1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:04,399 [intro music playing] 2 00:00:04,466 --> 00:00:05,733 [Cena] Then. 3 00:00:07,000 --> 00:00:08,166 [Ric Flair] Woooo! 4 00:00:08,233 --> 00:00:10,433 -[glass shattering] -[The Rock] If you smell… 5 00:00:10,500 --> 00:00:11,733 -[bell tolling] -[Cena] Now. 6 00:00:14,866 --> 00:00:17,066 -[Triple H] The king of kings… -[Cena] You can't see me… 7 00:00:17,133 --> 00:00:18,400 [Cena] Forever. 8 00:00:22,933 --> 00:00:24,099 Together. 9 00:00:30,166 --> 00:00:31,133 ♪ Let's go ♪ 10 00:00:31,200 --> 00:00:33,199 ♪ I got a vision I see in my head ♪ 11 00:00:33,266 --> 00:00:35,466 ♪ A melody buried deep into my soul ♪ 12 00:00:35,533 --> 00:00:37,366 ♪ They call us crazy We cutting the edge ♪ 13 00:00:37,433 --> 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 law ♪ 15 00:00:41,466 --> 00:00:43,433 ♪ This is the moment we change it all ♪ 16 00:00:43,500 --> 00:00:44,566 ♪ Yeah ♪ 17 00:00:44,633 --> 00:00:47,066 ♪ Greatness Yeah, it feels like greatness ♪ 18 00:00:47,133 --> 00:00:49,300 -♪ Greatness ♪ -♪ Legendary in the making ♪ 19 00:00:49,366 --> 00:00:51,333 -♪ Yeah ♪ -♪ Reach out and we take it ♪ 20 00:00:51,400 --> 00:00:52,800 -♪ Yeah ♪ -♪ About to emerge ♪ 21 00:00:52,866 --> 00:00:55,800 ♪ We on the verge And it feels like greatness ♪ 22 00:00:55,866 --> 00:00:56,866 ♪ Yeah ♪ 23 00:00:56,933 --> 00:00:59,300 ♪ Greatness Yeah, it feels like greatness ♪ 24 00:00:59,366 --> 00:01:01,400 [crowd cheering] 25 00:01:01,466 --> 00:01:03,766 ♪ Greatness Yeah, it feels like greatness ♪ 26 00:01:08,433 --> 00:01:10,366 ♪ About to emerge We on the verge ♪ 27 00:01:10,433 --> 00:01:12,333 ♪ And it feels like greatness ♪ 28 00:01:12,399 --> 00:01:14,133 ♪ Whoo! Greatness ♪ 29 00:01:14,200 --> 00:01:17,633 [Kevin] We're live tonight from the Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, 30 00:01:17,700 --> 00:01:20,366 and with less than three weeks to the Royal Rumble 31 00:01:20,433 --> 00:01:23,066 which kickstarts the Road to WrestleMania, 32 00:01:23,133 --> 00:01:26,366 there's no better time to be a fan of WWE. 33 00:01:26,433 --> 00:01:29,399 Welcome, folks, to Monday Night Raw. 34 00:01:29,466 --> 00:01:31,033 ♪ It's a new day ♪ 35 00:01:32,133 --> 00:01:35,933 -["Fight" playing] -[crowd cheering] 36 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:37,600 [Kevin] We're kicking things off tonight 37 00:01:37,666 --> 00:01:40,899 with the problem on the Island of Relevancy, 38 00:01:40,966 --> 00:01:44,066 "The Prizefighter" KO. 39 00:01:45,800 --> 00:01:47,366 [announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, 40 00:01:47,433 --> 00:01:53,600 please welcome Kevin Owens. 41 00:01:53,666 --> 00:01:56,666 [Corey] KO has maintained a singular focus 42 00:01:56,733 --> 00:02:01,833 that has come at a detriment to both Raw and SmackDown's locker rooms. 43 00:02:01,899 --> 00:02:05,833 KO continues to make waves on the Island of Relevancy, 44 00:02:05,899 --> 00:02:11,733 and it all comes to a head in a few weeks in San Antonio. 45 00:02:11,799 --> 00:02:15,799 [Kevin] KO capitalizing on a rare emotionally-charged moment 46 00:02:15,866 --> 00:02:17,766 for Roman Reigns, 47 00:02:17,833 --> 00:02:21,633 and now in two weeks from Saturday streaming exclusively on Peacock, 48 00:02:21,700 --> 00:02:25,400 Kevin Owens will enter the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, Texas, 49 00:02:25,466 --> 00:02:28,066 for arguably the biggest match of his career. 50 00:02:28,133 --> 00:02:31,400 A chance to take down Roman Reigns and, in doing so, 51 00:02:31,466 --> 00:02:35,600 become the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. 52 00:02:36,666 --> 00:02:41,299 [Corey] Owens continues to live by his ethos, just keep fighting. 53 00:02:41,366 --> 00:02:42,933 [crowd cheering] 54 00:02:50,566 --> 00:02:54,366 [crowd chants] KO! KO! 55 00:03:04,333 --> 00:03:05,633 Thank you. 56 00:03:09,700 --> 00:03:14,333 In just three weeks at the Royal Rumble, 57 00:03:14,399 --> 00:03:18,399 I'm going to challenge Roman Reigns for the Undisputed-- 58 00:03:18,466 --> 00:03:20,266 ["Longhorn" playing] 59 00:03:20,333 --> 00:03:22,600 [Corey] Wait just a second. 60 00:03:26,266 --> 00:03:27,966 Is it him? 61 00:03:29,433 --> 00:03:31,566 It is. 62 00:03:31,633 --> 00:03:35,266 JBL is live in Birmingham. 63 00:03:40,466 --> 00:03:42,033 [JBL] Kevin Owens. 64 00:03:44,100 --> 00:03:46,733 Since you're not from the South, 65 00:03:46,799 --> 00:03:49,633 let me explain to you that the people of Alabama, 66 00:03:49,700 --> 00:03:54,200 most of them here are about one generation from walking on all fours. 67 00:03:54,266 --> 00:03:55,666 [crowd booing] 68 00:03:57,366 --> 00:04:00,933 And while they may believe in Bigfoot, 69 00:04:01,000 --> 00:04:05,066 the UFO and the Chupacabra, 70 00:04:05,133 --> 00:04:11,799 nobody, and I mean nobody, not even here in Redneckville, Alabama 71 00:04:11,866 --> 00:04:17,166 believes that you can beat Roman Reigns, 72 00:04:17,899 --> 00:04:22,766 but let me introduce you to the person 73 00:04:22,833 --> 00:04:27,866 that, in the last three years, has the only pinfall victory 74 00:04:27,933 --> 00:04:31,500 against The Tribal Chief, the head of the table. 75 00:04:31,566 --> 00:04:35,800 So, Alabama, I want you to get on your overweight hooves, 76 00:04:35,866 --> 00:04:38,933 put your little woke chubby hands together 77 00:04:39,000 --> 00:04:45,833 and help me welcome the modern-day wrestling god, Baron Corbin. 78 00:04:46,900 --> 00:04:49,033 -["The Good Life" playing] -[Corey] What a treat. 79 00:04:49,099 --> 00:04:50,599 Thank you, JBL. 80 00:04:50,666 --> 00:04:55,466 It's not every day you get to experience a wrestling god, 81 00:04:55,533 --> 00:04:58,800 we have a pair of them on Monday Night Raw, KP. 82 00:05:01,566 --> 00:05:04,166 [Kevin] The towering presence of Baron Corbin. 83 00:05:04,233 --> 00:05:06,300 Kevin Owens, 84 00:05:07,933 --> 00:05:09,933 JBL already said it. 85 00:05:10,000 --> 00:05:16,366 Let's face a fact here, there is no chance you can beat Roman Reigns. 86 00:05:16,433 --> 00:05:21,633 And here, look, I'll explain it in a way all of you can understand. 87 00:05:21,700 --> 00:05:24,733 Roman Reigns is Georgia, 88 00:05:25,633 --> 00:05:28,366 Kevin Owens is Alabama. 89 00:05:28,433 --> 00:05:31,099 He's a loser. 90 00:05:31,166 --> 00:05:33,666 [crowd boos] 91 00:05:33,733 --> 00:05:35,366 Hey, Baron. It's true. 92 00:05:35,433 --> 00:05:37,866 Bear Bryant is spinning in his grave right now. 93 00:05:37,933 --> 00:05:40,099 You guys are an embarrassment. 94 00:05:42,133 --> 00:05:46,333 At the Royal Rumble, Roman Reigns destroys you. 95 00:05:46,400 --> 00:05:50,166 Speaking of the Royal Rumble, if I am in that match, 96 00:05:50,233 --> 00:05:53,200 I will go on to win 97 00:05:53,266 --> 00:05:57,666 and I will go on to beat Roman Reigns again. 98 00:05:58,599 --> 00:06:01,233 Only this time, it will be 99 00:06:01,300 --> 00:06:05,800 in the main event of WrestleMania 100 00:06:05,866 --> 00:06:08,933 and Baron Corbin walks out 101 00:06:09,000 --> 00:06:15,533 Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. 102 00:06:15,599 --> 00:06:21,133 [crowd boos] 103 00:06:21,200 --> 00:06:22,900 -[Corey] KO's gone catatonic. -[JBL] Hey. 104 00:06:22,966 --> 00:06:27,033 Hey, snowflake. 105 00:06:28,000 --> 00:06:30,933 You in a food coma or what? 106 00:06:31,000 --> 00:06:36,599 When the wrestling god is talking, you show respect, you goofy Canadian. 107 00:06:37,833 --> 00:06:39,700 Kevin, if you want to take a nap, 108 00:06:39,766 --> 00:06:44,433 I'm happy to come in there and put you to sleep right now. 109 00:06:44,500 --> 00:06:47,133 Look, to answer your question, 110 00:06:47,200 --> 00:06:49,400 I was actually in a "JBL and Corbin 111 00:06:49,466 --> 00:06:52,000 have been talking for three minutes and have managed to say 112 00:06:52,066 --> 00:06:54,200 nothing of interest whatsoever" coma. 113 00:06:54,266 --> 00:06:56,733 -That's what happened. -[crowd cheers] 114 00:06:56,799 --> 00:07:03,799 And look, I missed most of that, but judging by their faces, 115 00:07:03,866 --> 00:07:05,666 it wasn't very good. 116 00:07:07,033 --> 00:07:10,099 But I think have good idea. 117 00:07:10,166 --> 00:07:14,666 See, I'm dressed for a fight right now because I figured The Bloodline 118 00:07:14,733 --> 00:07:17,400 would probably come out and pick a fight, 119 00:07:17,466 --> 00:07:20,033 but you two blowhards will do just fine. 120 00:07:20,099 --> 00:07:22,700 Yeah. So, Corbin, you want to-- 121 00:07:22,766 --> 00:07:25,000 You just said something about putting me to sleep. 122 00:07:25,066 --> 00:07:28,566 I assume that was a veiled threat that you're going to punch me in the face. 123 00:07:28,633 --> 00:07:30,700 I think that's a great idea. Come on in, 124 00:07:30,766 --> 00:07:34,166 and there's two ways we can do it. You come in, I hit you with a stunner, 125 00:07:34,233 --> 00:07:38,333 or we ring the bell, we have a match and then I hit you with a stunner. 126 00:07:38,400 --> 00:07:39,900 The choice is yours. 127 00:07:39,966 --> 00:07:41,766 [crowd cheers] 128 00:07:41,833 --> 00:07:46,733 You have the audacity to challenge the wrestling god? 129 00:07:46,799 --> 00:07:51,133 You have the temerity to challenge Baron Corbin? 130 00:07:51,200 --> 00:07:54,166 You want to fight this fighting machine? 131 00:07:54,233 --> 00:07:56,066 Is that what you're saying? 132 00:08:01,366 --> 00:08:04,133 Yeah. I think my way was more concise and direct, 133 00:08:04,200 --> 00:08:05,700 but yeah, that's what I'm saying. 134 00:08:05,766 --> 00:08:09,866 I want a match with Baron Corbin right here, right now in Birmingham. 135 00:08:09,933 --> 00:08:12,266 -You got it. -[KO] Hell, yes. 136 00:08:12,333 --> 00:08:13,766 Let's ring that bell. 137 00:08:13,833 --> 00:08:17,000 [Kevin] Is this a match that's going to be made official? 138 00:08:18,099 --> 00:08:20,866 [Corey] Corbin's ready to fight. We've got an official in the ring. 139 00:08:20,933 --> 00:08:24,133 It seems as though it has been made official. 140 00:08:24,200 --> 00:08:27,266 Baron Corbin, Kevin Owens to kick off Monday Night Raw. 141 00:08:27,333 --> 00:08:28,466 [bell rings] 142 00:08:28,533 --> 00:08:31,866 [Kevin] What a start to Monday Night Raw. This is Kevin Owens' idea, 143 00:08:31,933 --> 00:08:33,733 a match with Baron Corbin. 144 00:08:33,799 --> 00:08:38,733 Is it a good idea knowing what's at the Royal Rumble against Roman Reigns? 145 00:08:38,799 --> 00:08:41,766 Knowing what's on Friday Night SmackDown against Sami Zayn? 146 00:08:41,833 --> 00:08:44,199 [Corey] Look at what's happening before your eyes, KP. 147 00:08:44,266 --> 00:08:47,066 This is a terrible idea from Kevin Owens. 148 00:08:47,133 --> 00:08:50,133 Yes, I respect KO's ethos of just keep fighting. 149 00:08:50,199 --> 00:08:52,166 Owens is clearly focused, 150 00:08:52,233 --> 00:08:54,666 borderline obsessed with Roman Reigns, 151 00:08:54,733 --> 00:08:57,466 but right now, stepping into the ring voluntarily 152 00:08:57,533 --> 00:08:59,133 with the modern-day wrestling god 153 00:08:59,199 --> 00:09:02,000 will not bode well for Owens in his mission. 154 00:09:03,000 --> 00:09:05,800 [Kevin] Kevin Owens feeling the effects early here 155 00:09:05,866 --> 00:09:09,500 as no one's home for Baron Corbin, and a big right from Owens. 156 00:09:12,833 --> 00:09:14,666 Owens, now, at pace. 157 00:09:14,733 --> 00:09:15,966 Back crumbling. 158 00:09:16,033 --> 00:09:19,033 [Corey] Great display of power by Baron Corbin. 159 00:09:19,100 --> 00:09:22,466 Much to the delight of the WWE Hall of Famer. 160 00:09:22,533 --> 00:09:26,766 The original wrestling god on the outside, JBL, 161 00:09:26,833 --> 00:09:31,366 as Corbin starts dropping heavy hands on Kevin Owens. 162 00:09:31,433 --> 00:09:35,533 There's a lot to be said for staying fit and match-ready, Corey Graves, 163 00:09:35,600 --> 00:09:38,066 but you can be sure Roman Reigns is watching on right now 164 00:09:38,133 --> 00:09:42,833 with a wry smile on his face, seeing Baron Corbin pummel KO. 165 00:09:42,900 --> 00:09:45,600 [Corey] Roman Reigns realizes that Kevin Owens 166 00:09:45,666 --> 00:09:48,133 is Kevin Owens' greatest enemy right now. 167 00:09:48,199 --> 00:09:53,433 Reigns is just waiting for KO to unravel if he's not destroyed by The Bloodline 168 00:09:53,500 --> 00:09:57,266 before Royal Rumble or Baron Corbin before the end of the night, 169 00:09:57,333 --> 00:09:58,699 but here comes Owens. 170 00:09:58,766 --> 00:10:02,433 [Kevin] Oh! Taking down Corbin. 171 00:10:03,333 --> 00:10:04,966 [Corey] Owens might have rocked Corbin. 172 00:10:05,033 --> 00:10:07,333 Baron a little slow to get up after that one. 173 00:10:07,400 --> 00:10:10,333 -And a second short clothesline. -[Kevin] Senton. 174 00:10:11,366 --> 00:10:15,633 The man that JBL calls a modern-day wrestling god. 175 00:10:18,500 --> 00:10:20,500 [Corey] A little disrespect from Owens. 176 00:10:20,566 --> 00:10:23,100 Corbin getting out of harm's way 177 00:10:26,133 --> 00:10:28,633 [Kevin] Face first into the announce desk. 178 00:10:31,933 --> 00:10:33,133 [Corey] Oh, no. 179 00:10:33,199 --> 00:10:35,966 We've seen Owens do this before. Can he get Corbin up? 180 00:10:36,033 --> 00:10:37,833 -Two! -[Kevin] Oh. 181 00:10:38,733 --> 00:10:40,033 -Corbin. -[Corey] Oh, my. 182 00:10:40,100 --> 00:10:41,866 [Kevin] Chokeslam on the apron. 183 00:10:41,933 --> 00:10:45,566 KO will always keep fighting, but will he have enough tonight? 184 00:10:50,966 --> 00:10:52,533 [Corey] Cannonball. 185 00:10:52,600 --> 00:10:54,800 [Kevin] Kevin Owens all over Baron Corbin 186 00:10:54,866 --> 00:10:56,733 as we welcome you back to Monday Night Raw. 187 00:10:56,800 --> 00:10:58,400 The Prizefighter is feeling it. 188 00:10:59,733 --> 00:11:04,100 He asked for this match when Baron Corbin and JBL 189 00:11:04,166 --> 00:11:07,000 interrupted the beginning of what Kevin Owens had to say. 190 00:11:07,600 --> 00:11:09,533 Corbin quickly up on his feet. 191 00:11:09,600 --> 00:11:13,000 [Corey] Owens apparently feeling the lingering effects of the onslaught 192 00:11:13,066 --> 00:11:15,933 he endured courtesy of Corbin earlier in the match, 193 00:11:16,000 --> 00:11:19,233 and now, Baron looking to hit a home run of his own. 194 00:11:21,433 --> 00:11:23,133 Baron Corbin wants the superplex. 195 00:11:24,699 --> 00:11:27,933 Owens with short jabs to Corbin's ribs. 196 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:30,933 [Kevin] A headbutt as well from Kevin Owens, it rocks Baron Corbin. 197 00:11:31,000 --> 00:11:33,699 [crowd cheers] 198 00:11:33,766 --> 00:11:37,433 X is the spot for KO. Swanton bomb. 199 00:11:37,500 --> 00:11:39,600 -[Corey] That could do it. -[Kevin] Hook of the leg, 200 00:11:39,666 --> 00:11:42,400 KO for the victory, kick out by Corbin. 201 00:11:43,933 --> 00:11:46,933 [Corey] Great display of toughness and tenacity from Corbin 202 00:11:47,000 --> 00:11:51,166 as we look once again at the picture-perfect swanton bomb 203 00:11:51,233 --> 00:11:53,066 executed by Owens. 204 00:11:53,133 --> 00:11:58,199 That's nearly 260 pounds crashing down across the core of Baron Corbin. 205 00:11:59,733 --> 00:12:02,000 [Kevin] Just four days removed. Hang on a second, 206 00:12:02,066 --> 00:12:04,633 KO looking for the stunner, pushed away by Corbin. 207 00:12:05,333 --> 00:12:06,533 Superkick to the jaw. 208 00:12:08,666 --> 00:12:10,933 [Corey] Owens trying to maneuver the much larger Corbin. 209 00:12:11,000 --> 00:12:14,133 Thinking about a pop-up powerbomb. Corbin puts on the brakes. 210 00:12:15,566 --> 00:12:18,100 [Kevin] Four days removed from a match against Sami Zayn, 211 00:12:18,166 --> 00:12:20,500 as Corbin heads outside the ring. 212 00:12:20,566 --> 00:12:24,100 Spectacular agility from the modern-day wrestling god. 213 00:12:24,166 --> 00:12:25,699 What a DDT. 214 00:12:25,766 --> 00:12:29,100 [Kevin] This could end it for Baron Corbin to get the win over KO. 215 00:12:29,166 --> 00:12:33,166 Shoulders up at two-and-a-half. KO is still alive. 216 00:12:33,233 --> 00:12:34,233 [yells] 217 00:12:38,099 --> 00:12:42,300 [Corey] This is frustrating Baron Corbin. the longer this match progresses 218 00:12:42,366 --> 00:12:45,300 the longer Owens refuses to stay down, 219 00:12:45,366 --> 00:12:50,199 the more incensed Corbin becomes, but Owens connecting with several rights. 220 00:12:53,300 --> 00:12:56,699 -[Kevin] Corbin. Oh. Deep six. -[Corey] Deep six. 221 00:12:56,766 --> 00:12:59,166 [Kevin] That may very well end this. KO's out. 222 00:12:59,233 --> 00:13:00,733 Oh, he kicks out. 223 00:13:00,800 --> 00:13:01,966 He kicks out, 224 00:13:03,800 --> 00:13:05,966 and not many do from deep six. 225 00:13:07,800 --> 00:13:10,599 [Corey] Take a look at this, Corbin digging down deep, 226 00:13:10,666 --> 00:13:15,833 powering up Owens, disorienting Kevin, and driving him down spine first, 227 00:13:15,900 --> 00:13:18,866 but Owens continues to hang in there. 228 00:13:19,533 --> 00:13:21,133 [Kevin] Is that any surprise? 229 00:13:21,199 --> 00:13:23,466 Just keep fighting. 230 00:13:23,533 --> 00:13:27,433 [Corey] Well, Birmingham right now is rumbling in support of Kevin Owens, 231 00:13:27,500 --> 00:13:31,800 trying to will KO back into this fight, but Corbin having none of it. 232 00:13:32,833 --> 00:13:35,466 [Kevin] Speed of the blows from Baron Corbin. 233 00:13:35,533 --> 00:13:36,900 [Corey] Precision. 234 00:13:37,533 --> 00:13:39,400 I don't hear you now. 235 00:13:39,466 --> 00:13:41,833 -[crowd boos] -Huh?! 236 00:13:41,900 --> 00:13:46,000 [Corey] JBL has proven to be invaluable in Baron Corbin's game plan. 237 00:13:46,066 --> 00:13:47,766 -No. -[Kevin] Stunner. 238 00:13:49,166 --> 00:13:51,966 -KO, hook of the leg. -One, two, three. 239 00:13:52,033 --> 00:13:53,933 -KO with the victory. -[bell rings] 240 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:56,366 ["Fight" playing] 241 00:13:56,433 --> 00:14:01,599 [announcer] Here is your winner, Kevin Owens. 242 00:14:02,266 --> 00:14:05,066 [Corey] It didn't seem likely, but K-- Wait a second. 243 00:14:05,133 --> 00:14:11,400 Jey Uso is at ringside, and where Jey is The Bloodline is sure to follow. 244 00:14:11,466 --> 00:14:13,233 [Kevin] Jey Uso is not alone. 245 00:14:13,300 --> 00:14:14,766 Jimmy Uso is there as well. 246 00:14:14,833 --> 00:14:17,033 KO's dealing with both for now. 247 00:14:18,466 --> 00:14:20,300 Owens fighting desperately. 248 00:14:20,366 --> 00:14:23,800 Here comes Solo Sikoa "The Enforcer." 249 00:14:24,900 --> 00:14:26,199 [Kevin] It's three against one. 250 00:14:26,266 --> 00:14:28,866 Owens is just being mugged right now. 251 00:14:28,933 --> 00:14:30,866 [Kevin] Coming through the crowd. 252 00:14:30,933 --> 00:14:35,500 The Bloodline yet again doing the bidding of their Tribal Chief, 253 00:14:35,566 --> 00:14:39,000 the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. 254 00:14:40,433 --> 00:14:43,766 Roman doesn't want to wait until Royal Rumble 255 00:14:43,833 --> 00:14:47,099 -to destroy Kevin Owens once and for all. -Hey, back off, Uce! 256 00:14:47,166 --> 00:14:50,300 [Kevin] A message from The Tribal Chief, 257 00:14:50,366 --> 00:14:54,800 instructions to destroy KO who continues to fight. 258 00:14:55,366 --> 00:14:57,766 -[Corey] The Bloodline was plotting. -[Kevin] Oh! 259 00:14:58,366 --> 00:15:01,233 [Corey] Owens continued to fight, 260 00:15:01,300 --> 00:15:04,466 but Solo might have just put KO to sleep. 261 00:15:06,366 --> 00:15:09,699 What a dangerous position Kevin Owens is in right now. 262 00:15:12,066 --> 00:15:13,533 [Kevin] Oh! 263 00:15:13,599 --> 00:15:15,699 [Corey] I don't know what Owens is swinging in there. 264 00:15:15,766 --> 00:15:17,800 [Kevin] Taking Mike Rome's shoe, Graves. 265 00:15:19,033 --> 00:15:22,599 A chair to the midsection, and across the back of Solo Sikoa. 266 00:15:22,666 --> 00:15:24,566 [Corey] Owens is like a man possessed, 267 00:15:24,633 --> 00:15:28,500 with The Equalizer taking out The Bloodline. 268 00:15:29,500 --> 00:15:32,099 [Kevin] A man possessed, you can say that again. 269 00:15:33,500 --> 00:15:37,966 [Corey] Owens is bold enough to storm the shores of the Island of Relevancy, 270 00:15:38,033 --> 00:15:40,366 and this round goes to Kevin Owens. 271 00:15:46,366 --> 00:15:49,166 Oh, Solo's not finished, someone get him under control. 272 00:15:50,699 --> 00:15:53,666 Enough. Again? Enough. 273 00:15:55,300 --> 00:15:56,599 Enough. 274 00:15:56,666 --> 00:15:58,066 Again? 275 00:15:58,133 --> 00:16:01,333 Again, here we are. Stay back. Stay in front of him. 276 00:16:01,400 --> 00:16:04,033 ["Fight" playing] 277 00:16:04,099 --> 00:16:06,266 [Corey] WWE official Adam Pearce doing his best 278 00:16:06,333 --> 00:16:11,866 to restore some semblance of order after the chaos wreaked by The Bloodline 279 00:16:11,933 --> 00:16:13,433 in the past several weeks. 280 00:16:17,766 --> 00:16:21,199 [Kevin] It hasn't been an easy few weeks for WWE official Adam Pearce, 281 00:16:21,266 --> 00:16:25,266 but Kevin Owens hopes it will be a memorable few weeks for him 282 00:16:25,333 --> 00:16:28,599 with the Royal Rumble less than three weeks away. 283 00:16:28,666 --> 00:16:31,533 In the midst of last Monday's Raw Women's Championship match, 284 00:16:31,599 --> 00:16:35,466 a corrupted side of Alexa Bliss emerged. 285 00:16:35,533 --> 00:16:37,366 What followed was frightening, 286 00:16:37,433 --> 00:16:40,699 and the condition of Bianca Belair a real concern. 287 00:16:40,766 --> 00:16:45,300 We're going to have an update on the champ, the EST, next on Raw. 288 00:16:49,699 --> 00:16:52,866 Kevin Owens victorious over Baron Corbin here on Monday Night Raw, 289 00:16:52,933 --> 00:16:56,166 but it's what followed afterward is what has everybody talking. 290 00:16:56,233 --> 00:16:59,800 The Bloodline sent again by "The Tribal Chief" Roman Reigns 291 00:16:59,866 --> 00:17:02,566 to take out the KO problem here on Raw. 292 00:17:02,633 --> 00:17:05,766 [Corey] Initially, the numbers game got the upper hand on Kevin Owens. 293 00:17:05,833 --> 00:17:09,700 Solo Sikoa "The Enforcer" of The Bloodline would join the chaos 294 00:17:09,766 --> 00:17:13,300 and proceed to beat down Roman's Royal Rumble challenger. 295 00:17:13,366 --> 00:17:16,300 [Kevin] This four days out from when KO will take on 296 00:17:16,366 --> 00:17:18,899 his former best friend, "The Honorary Uce" Sami Zayn 297 00:17:18,966 --> 00:17:20,500 in less than three weeks away 298 00:17:20,566 --> 00:17:23,800 from the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship match 299 00:17:23,866 --> 00:17:26,399 with Reigns at Royal Rumble. 300 00:17:26,466 --> 00:17:29,399 [Corey] Kevin Owens is lucky he was able to survive tonight, 301 00:17:29,466 --> 00:17:33,266 and Solo Sikoa was not done just yet. 302 00:17:33,333 --> 00:17:36,366 Solo had to be restrained by officials and The Bloodline. 303 00:17:36,433 --> 00:17:38,633 I have a feeling this thing is far from over. 304 00:17:39,899 --> 00:17:42,033 Get him. We're going to get him. 305 00:17:42,100 --> 00:17:43,866 Another day, another time, man. 306 00:17:43,933 --> 00:17:44,866 Where are we going? 307 00:17:44,933 --> 00:17:46,399 We out of here, AP. 308 00:17:46,466 --> 00:17:49,533 AP, that's a message sent from The Tribal Chief, Uce. 309 00:17:49,600 --> 00:17:51,966 You know what? You are out of here, but before you go, 310 00:17:52,033 --> 00:17:54,466 I want you to know tonight, there is a Tag Team Turmoil match 311 00:17:54,533 --> 00:17:57,899 and the winners will be the first ones to get their hands on you tonight. 312 00:17:57,966 --> 00:18:00,600 Maybe, just maybe take those Raw Tag Team Championships. 313 00:18:00,666 --> 00:18:03,433 Yes, the Tag Division and anybody that's been victimized by The Usos. 314 00:18:03,500 --> 00:18:05,600 Now, I will see you two at SmackDown. 315 00:18:05,666 --> 00:18:07,433 -Cool. Let's roll, Uce. -Whatever, man. 316 00:18:07,500 --> 00:18:11,700 Solo, they're leaving, you're staying. 317 00:18:13,366 --> 00:18:15,466 You're not going to be in his corner tonight. 318 00:18:15,533 --> 00:18:17,933 You're going one-on-one with someone that you victimized, 319 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:19,366 Dolph Ziggler. 320 00:18:19,433 --> 00:18:21,800 No, no, if Solo don't go, we don't go. 321 00:18:21,866 --> 00:18:24,000 Besides Kevin Owens is still walking around here. 322 00:18:24,066 --> 00:18:26,466 Don't worry about Kevin Owens. I already took care of KO. 323 00:18:26,533 --> 00:18:29,700 He is out of here, he understands the ramifications if he sticks his nose in it. 324 00:18:29,766 --> 00:18:31,766 Thank you for visiting Monday Night Raw. 325 00:18:31,833 --> 00:18:35,333 Gentlemen, please escort The Usos to the exit if you please. 326 00:18:37,066 --> 00:18:38,766 You got it. 327 00:18:38,833 --> 00:18:39,800 Yeet. 328 00:18:39,866 --> 00:18:40,866 Thank you. 329 00:18:46,866 --> 00:18:50,033 Well, if nothing else, Kevin Owens receiving a little bit of breathing room 330 00:18:50,100 --> 00:18:52,700 courtesy of Adam Pearce with The Usos barred from the building. 331 00:18:52,766 --> 00:18:54,966 We still have Solo Sikoa versus Dolph Ziggler tonight, 332 00:18:55,033 --> 00:18:57,866 and Owens not going to have much time to recover because Kevin Owens 333 00:18:57,933 --> 00:19:00,966 one-on-one with Sami Zayn this Friday night on SmackDown. 334 00:19:01,033 --> 00:19:03,899 Speaking of recovering, Bianca Belair, she's been a fighting Champion 335 00:19:03,966 --> 00:19:05,500 since WrestleMania of last year. 336 00:19:05,566 --> 00:19:09,500 She defended her Raw Women's Championship against Alexa Bliss last Monday, 337 00:19:09,566 --> 00:19:13,833 and there's no way the EST could have prepared for what played out. 338 00:19:16,766 --> 00:19:21,833 [Corey] A proud fighting Champion who has shied away from no challenge, 339 00:19:21,899 --> 00:19:24,566 but Belair certainly has her hands full tonight 340 00:19:24,633 --> 00:19:27,033 with a motivated, wicked Miss Bliss. 341 00:19:27,800 --> 00:19:30,966 There are no holes in the game in the Raw Women's Champion. 342 00:19:31,033 --> 00:19:33,700 Bianca's going to come out of the gate fast, hit Bliss hard, 343 00:19:33,766 --> 00:19:35,266 and try to end this thing quickly. 344 00:19:35,966 --> 00:19:37,233 [Kevin] Oh, man. 345 00:19:37,300 --> 00:19:39,399 [Corey] Swinging Bliss like a Louisville slugger. 346 00:19:39,466 --> 00:19:41,733 EST is feeling it tonight. 347 00:19:41,800 --> 00:19:44,466 Bliss has been unable to get out of the gates. 348 00:19:44,533 --> 00:19:47,100 -Oh, wait. -[Kevin] Look at this, oh. 349 00:19:47,166 --> 00:19:51,866 [Corey] Very clever maneuver by Bliss, and that could turn the tides in this one. 350 00:19:57,333 --> 00:19:59,133 Bliss obviously distracted. 351 00:19:59,200 --> 00:20:00,766 Perched up top. 352 00:20:00,833 --> 00:20:01,800 Bliss could be-- 353 00:20:05,666 --> 00:20:08,133 Alexa Bliss needs to keep her focus on the task at hand, 354 00:20:08,200 --> 00:20:10,233 not on the WWE Universe. 355 00:20:19,033 --> 00:20:22,300 What the hell? Alexa Bliss is attacking the official. 356 00:20:23,200 --> 00:20:25,700 Now Bliss turning her attention to Belair. 357 00:20:25,766 --> 00:20:28,466 This is going to cause a disqualification to the challenger. 358 00:20:29,433 --> 00:20:31,533 What the hell has gotten into Bliss? 359 00:20:33,200 --> 00:20:36,766 Alexa Bliss has come unglued before our very eyes. 360 00:20:48,933 --> 00:20:53,500 Alexa Bliss has just decimated the Raw Women's Champion. 361 00:21:05,899 --> 00:21:08,399 Now the good news after those horrifying scenes 362 00:21:08,466 --> 00:21:12,100 is our medical team tell us Bianca Belair simply has multiple stitches 363 00:21:12,166 --> 00:21:15,433 and will be okay after that horrific attack by Alexa Bliss. 364 00:21:15,500 --> 00:21:18,466 We also understand Alexa Bliss was fined an undisclosed amount of money 365 00:21:18,533 --> 00:21:22,066 by WWE officials for putting her hand on an official. 366 00:21:25,566 --> 00:21:28,633 Bianca Belair might be the Raw Women's Champion, 367 00:21:28,700 --> 00:21:31,933 but I'm the only one here 368 00:21:32,000 --> 00:21:34,233 because when I busted her face open a week ago, 369 00:21:34,300 --> 00:21:36,733 Bianca decided to go run and hide. 370 00:21:37,566 --> 00:21:40,766 Smart on her end because she knows she doesn't need to be afraid 371 00:21:40,833 --> 00:21:42,833 of Bray Wyatt or Uncle Howdy. 372 00:21:42,899 --> 00:21:44,666 She's afraid of me… 373 00:21:48,666 --> 00:21:51,833 because I am the face of evil. 374 00:21:52,899 --> 00:21:54,600 [crowd whooping] 375 00:21:56,500 --> 00:22:00,733 And I don't feel bad for what I did because, honestly, 376 00:22:02,133 --> 00:22:05,433 I haven't felt this good in a really, 377 00:22:05,500 --> 00:22:08,133 really long time. 378 00:22:11,766 --> 00:22:17,466 Because I have finally taken control and I am the one in charge. 379 00:22:18,633 --> 00:22:22,566 I have the whole world in my hands and I'm not afraid to use these hands 380 00:22:22,633 --> 00:22:28,800 to tear more scars into Bianca's face and take that Raw Women's Championship. 381 00:22:30,600 --> 00:22:33,100 -And when I d-- -[eerie music playing] 382 00:22:45,966 --> 00:22:49,233 [laughter] 383 00:22:55,966 --> 00:22:58,166 [Uncle Howdy] Do you feel in charge? 384 00:22:58,233 --> 00:23:03,399 Do you feel like you're in charge? 385 00:23:03,933 --> 00:23:07,533 Do you feel in charge? 386 00:23:12,899 --> 00:23:15,899 ["Feared" playing] 387 00:24:08,233 --> 00:24:10,200 ["We Got the Rage" playing] 388 00:24:10,266 --> 00:24:13,300 [Kevin] Welcome back to Monday Night Raw. 389 00:24:16,300 --> 00:24:19,666 Damage CTRL have arrived in Birmingham, Alabama. 390 00:24:21,766 --> 00:24:22,800 [bell rings] 391 00:24:22,866 --> 00:24:26,666 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 392 00:24:26,733 --> 00:24:28,200 Making her way to the ring, 393 00:24:28,266 --> 00:24:32,300 accompanied by the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, 394 00:24:32,366 --> 00:24:34,733 Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky, 395 00:24:34,800 --> 00:24:37,633 representing Damage CTRL, 396 00:24:37,700 --> 00:24:40,866 Bayley. 397 00:24:40,933 --> 00:24:46,733 [Corey] This trio aspires to build off of the momentum they generated in 2022, 398 00:24:46,800 --> 00:24:51,633 and last week, Damage CTRL started the new year on the right foot. 399 00:24:51,700 --> 00:24:54,800 [Kevin] Yes, you can understand the smiles on the faces of Damage CTRL. 400 00:24:54,866 --> 00:24:58,033 Here we go. Back to last Monday, it looked like a two-on-one 401 00:24:58,100 --> 00:25:00,200 with Becky Lynch against the Tag Team Champions. 402 00:25:00,266 --> 00:25:03,800 Michin would then help out to even the odds. 403 00:25:03,866 --> 00:25:07,666 [Corey] The momentary hesitation and distraction caused by Bayley 404 00:25:07,733 --> 00:25:10,666 would cause The Man to come unglued. 405 00:25:10,733 --> 00:25:14,766 As though Mia Yim had things under control, 406 00:25:14,833 --> 00:25:17,533 Iyo Sky delivered the over the moonsault, 407 00:25:17,600 --> 00:25:21,699 the numbers game too much for Lynch and Michin last week. 408 00:25:21,766 --> 00:25:27,333 [Kevin] Becky Lynch absolutely furious as Damage CTRL walk away victorious. 409 00:25:34,733 --> 00:25:37,666 ["I Am" playing] 410 00:25:37,733 --> 00:25:40,633 In Bayley's way tonight… 411 00:25:40,699 --> 00:25:43,100 ♪ I am, I am, I am the one… ♪ 412 00:25:43,166 --> 00:25:46,399 [announcer] And her opponent, from Fontana, California, 413 00:25:46,466 --> 00:25:49,699 "Michin" Mia Yim 414 00:25:50,533 --> 00:25:53,300 [Kevin] Michin really did rile up Bayley. 415 00:25:53,366 --> 00:25:56,666 Bayley and Damage CTRL thought they were going have it all their own way, 416 00:25:56,733 --> 00:26:00,933 until Michin decided to help out "The Man" Becky Lynch. 417 00:26:01,000 --> 00:26:04,866 Tonight, Bayley will hope to get her hands one-on-one with Michin. 418 00:26:04,933 --> 00:26:07,366 [Corey] Ultimately Mia Yim has no one to blame 419 00:26:07,433 --> 00:26:09,533 for her current circumstance but herself. 420 00:26:09,600 --> 00:26:12,866 You don't put your nose in Damage CTRL's business 421 00:26:12,933 --> 00:26:16,066 and expect it not to get slapped off your face. 422 00:26:17,300 --> 00:26:19,666 I understand wanting to make a mark for yourself, 423 00:26:19,733 --> 00:26:23,666 carving out your own niche here in WWE. 424 00:26:23,733 --> 00:26:27,899 Mia Yim's on the right path, but I think she picked the wrong target. 425 00:26:32,100 --> 00:26:33,933 Wait, wait, wait. Can I get a mic, please? 426 00:26:34,000 --> 00:26:37,800 Wait, wait, wait, wait. 427 00:26:37,866 --> 00:26:39,866 Hold on. 428 00:26:39,933 --> 00:26:43,699 Uh, ding-dong. Hello, Michin, but first, before we start this match, 429 00:26:43,766 --> 00:26:46,699 I just wanted to send a message to Becky Lynch 430 00:26:46,766 --> 00:26:48,666 because I know you're watching. 431 00:26:48,733 --> 00:26:52,133 I know you got this weird obsession with us going on right now, 432 00:26:52,199 --> 00:26:54,666 so this is for you. 433 00:26:57,366 --> 00:27:00,199 Uh, first of all, I don't know 434 00:27:00,266 --> 00:27:03,166 if she's jealous of the bond that we have together, 435 00:27:03,233 --> 00:27:05,733 because she doesn't have any friends. 436 00:27:05,800 --> 00:27:07,433 Not even counting you. 437 00:27:07,500 --> 00:27:12,766 I don't know what it is, but, um, Becky, 438 00:27:12,833 --> 00:27:18,233 you're either here tonight because you can't stand what we have, 439 00:27:18,300 --> 00:27:24,266 or you're not here tonight because you can't stand that you lost to me. 440 00:27:24,333 --> 00:27:25,766 [laughs] 441 00:27:25,833 --> 00:27:31,666 But, honestly, I couldn't care less what your excuse is tonight 442 00:27:31,733 --> 00:27:35,600 because tonight is your guys' night. That's right. 443 00:27:35,666 --> 00:27:39,899 Iyo and Dakota, you guys have worked so damn hard, 444 00:27:39,966 --> 00:27:42,266 I'm giving you the night off. 445 00:27:42,333 --> 00:27:44,633 So please go relax. 446 00:27:44,699 --> 00:27:48,333 Head out to the back, go relax, get the best seat, 447 00:27:48,399 --> 00:27:51,966 tonight is for you guys, but most importantly for Becky Lynch. 448 00:27:52,033 --> 00:27:56,966 You watch what I do to your friend, Michin. 449 00:27:59,833 --> 00:28:01,133 [Corey] Rather kind of Bayley 450 00:28:01,199 --> 00:28:03,666 -to dedicate this match to Becky Lynch. -[bell rings] 451 00:28:03,733 --> 00:28:06,300 [Kevin] As the bell rings, but is Bayley overlooking Michin, 452 00:28:06,366 --> 00:28:08,566 focusing so much on Becky Lynch? 453 00:28:08,633 --> 00:28:11,266 [Corey] Perhaps. This is a great opportunity 454 00:28:11,333 --> 00:28:14,533 for Mia Yim to really make a great accounting for herself, 455 00:28:14,600 --> 00:28:18,899 to really show that she belongs in here with the other members of Damage CTRL, 456 00:28:18,966 --> 00:28:20,466 as a member of The O.C. 457 00:28:20,533 --> 00:28:23,133 The onus is on Mia to prove herself tonight. 458 00:28:23,199 --> 00:28:26,233 Bayley, she's just kind of in cruise control. 459 00:28:26,300 --> 00:28:29,466 [Kevin] Oh, look at Michin go, as the Tag Team Champions 460 00:28:29,533 --> 00:28:31,466 make their way out of the arena. 461 00:28:31,533 --> 00:28:34,600 It's Michin all over Bayley right now. 462 00:28:34,666 --> 00:28:38,500 You wonder, has Becky Lynch really gotten inside the mind of Bayley, 463 00:28:38,566 --> 00:28:43,166 planting the seeds saying, "You can't do it without your lackeys, Iyo and Dakota"? 464 00:28:43,233 --> 00:28:46,199 [Corey] Bayley's simply trying to get under the skin of Becky Lynch. 465 00:28:46,266 --> 00:28:48,866 Becky has proven time and time again 466 00:28:48,933 --> 00:28:54,633 she is very capable of becoming a megastar in her own way, on her own. 467 00:28:56,966 --> 00:28:59,766 [Kevin] Little flaunting there, a little confidence from Michin 468 00:28:59,833 --> 00:29:01,899 as Bayley goes to the outside. 469 00:29:01,966 --> 00:29:03,533 Michin now at pace. 470 00:29:05,100 --> 00:29:07,366 [Corey] Bayley out of the way, just in time. 471 00:29:10,199 --> 00:29:12,066 [Kevin] Feeling the effects of the challenge. 472 00:29:12,133 --> 00:29:13,600 Now being stalked by Michin. 473 00:29:13,666 --> 00:29:15,533 [Corey] Big soccer-style kick to the shoulder. 474 00:29:15,600 --> 00:29:18,966 [Kevin] What a statement victory this could be for Michin. 475 00:29:22,766 --> 00:29:24,933 Welcome back. You're watching Monday Night Raw 476 00:29:25,000 --> 00:29:26,733 here from Birmingham, Alabama. 477 00:29:26,800 --> 00:29:30,833 Bayley using all her experience here in one-on-one action against Michin. 478 00:29:30,899 --> 00:29:32,666 You guys look stupid. 479 00:29:34,066 --> 00:29:35,933 Bayley tweeting this week, Corey Graves, 480 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:40,266 she's surpassed ten years here in WWE, a Grand Slam Champion. 481 00:29:40,333 --> 00:29:44,033 [Corey] I remember the day Bayley walked in the doors with Pre-NXT 482 00:29:44,100 --> 00:29:45,300 back in FCW. 483 00:29:45,366 --> 00:29:49,533 The evolution of Bayley as a superstar, as a competitor, and a person 484 00:29:49,600 --> 00:29:51,833 has truly been something special to witness. 485 00:29:51,899 --> 00:29:56,066 Watching Bayley from a starry-eyed dreamer to becoming one of, 486 00:29:56,133 --> 00:29:59,000 if not the most, successful women on the roster right now 487 00:29:59,066 --> 00:30:01,699 is truly something to behold. 488 00:30:01,766 --> 00:30:05,766 [Kevin] No doubt Bayley will be keeping her focus firmly fixed 489 00:30:05,833 --> 00:30:09,266 on the Royal Rumble here in less than three weeks' time as well, 490 00:30:10,699 --> 00:30:12,399 as she has Michin where she wants her. 491 00:30:12,466 --> 00:30:14,699 -[Corey] This won't end well. -[Kevin] Oh, man. 492 00:30:14,766 --> 00:30:19,733 [Corey] Oh, wow, vicious suplex on the outside of the floor. 493 00:30:21,966 --> 00:30:24,233 [Kevin] Bayley's loving life right now. 494 00:30:24,300 --> 00:30:26,600 -She's not here! -[Corey] Listen, Bayley came out, 495 00:30:26,666 --> 00:30:31,833 called her shot, dedicated this matchup, this beatdown, I should say, 496 00:30:31,899 --> 00:30:36,466 of Michin to "The Man" Becky Lynch who's definitely watching right now. 497 00:30:36,533 --> 00:30:38,233 -Cover by Bayley. -[Kevin] Hook of the leg. 498 00:30:38,300 --> 00:30:40,433 For the victory now for Bayley. Kick out by Michin. 499 00:30:42,800 --> 00:30:46,100 This would be massive if Michin could pull off the upset here 500 00:30:46,166 --> 00:30:48,233 and shock Bayley with a victory. 501 00:30:48,300 --> 00:30:51,966 No doubt would please Becky Lynch watching on as well. 502 00:30:52,033 --> 00:30:53,766 [Corey] Sure, but the Raw Women's Division 503 00:30:53,833 --> 00:30:57,199 just continues to improve and get hotter and hotter week after week. 504 00:30:57,266 --> 00:30:59,366 Yes, Bianca Belair sits atop the mountain, 505 00:30:59,433 --> 00:31:01,366 but now she's got to worry about Alexa Bliss. 506 00:31:01,433 --> 00:31:03,966 You've got "The Man" Becky Lynch always in the mix. 507 00:31:04,033 --> 00:31:05,533 The same thing about Bayley. 508 00:31:05,600 --> 00:31:10,733 You've got the women's Tag Team Champions who continue to dominate week after week. 509 00:31:10,800 --> 00:31:13,633 That's why I said it is so important for Michin tonight 510 00:31:13,699 --> 00:31:15,300 to really have a strong showing. 511 00:31:15,366 --> 00:31:16,800 [Kevin] This may be her moment. 512 00:31:16,866 --> 00:31:19,133 Michin taking out Bayley. 513 00:31:20,966 --> 00:31:22,300 Bayley is rattled. 514 00:31:23,766 --> 00:31:25,833 [Corey] Michin needs to show a sense of urgency, 515 00:31:25,899 --> 00:31:29,666 realizing she's got Bayley down, at least for the moment. 516 00:31:30,966 --> 00:31:32,566 [Kevin] You'd imagine winded as well 517 00:31:32,633 --> 00:31:34,800 as she works on the legs of Bayley and the midsection. 518 00:31:34,866 --> 00:31:38,966 [Corey] Overhead kick, à la AJ Styles. 519 00:31:39,033 --> 00:31:44,033 Oh, nice German suplex, high across the top of Bayley's shoulders. 520 00:31:44,100 --> 00:31:47,899 [Kevin] Can Michin use this momentum and put away The Role Model? 521 00:31:47,966 --> 00:31:49,266 In the ring. Let's go. 522 00:31:50,899 --> 00:31:53,833 [Corey] Michin hesitated and Bayley made her pay. 523 00:31:53,899 --> 00:31:56,533 -[Kevin] Oh! -[crowd cheers] 524 00:31:56,600 --> 00:31:58,366 [Kevin] Back inside Bayley comes. 525 00:31:58,433 --> 00:32:00,966 Michin hook of the leg for the win. 526 00:32:01,033 --> 00:32:02,699 Bayley kicks out. 527 00:32:02,766 --> 00:32:06,699 [Corey] I got to say, it appeared at least that Michin probably took more of the wind 528 00:32:06,766 --> 00:32:09,500 out of her own sails with that maneuver than Bayley. 529 00:32:09,566 --> 00:32:13,300 But amidst the chaos, able to procure a two-count. 530 00:32:13,366 --> 00:32:15,466 -[crowd cheers] -Now, Mia Yim with a chance 531 00:32:15,533 --> 00:32:17,199 to make something happen. 532 00:32:17,266 --> 00:32:19,633 -Bayley out of the way. -[Kevin] Scouted by The Role Model. 533 00:32:19,699 --> 00:32:21,033 Well-read. 534 00:32:21,100 --> 00:32:24,766 Looking for Bayley to belly. Turnaround by Michin. 535 00:32:24,833 --> 00:32:26,699 [Corey] Bayley rolls through, avoids a kick. 536 00:32:26,766 --> 00:32:28,366 [Kevin] Swing and a miss. 537 00:32:29,633 --> 00:32:32,500 Michin lands on her feet, rocks Bayley. 538 00:32:35,966 --> 00:32:37,433 This could go either way. 539 00:32:37,500 --> 00:32:40,266 It's been end-to-end throughout here as Bayley hangs onto the ropes. 540 00:32:40,333 --> 00:32:42,699 [Corey] Bayley with a vise-like grip on both. 541 00:32:45,166 --> 00:32:47,500 Great escape by the veteran, Bayley. 542 00:32:47,566 --> 00:32:49,566 [Kevin] Face first into the turnbuckle. 543 00:32:49,633 --> 00:32:51,833 -[Corey] Backslide. -[Kevin] Are the shoulders down? 544 00:32:51,899 --> 00:32:54,266 Yes, they are. Bayley gets the victory. 545 00:32:54,333 --> 00:32:57,666 -[bell rings] -["Role Model" playing] 546 00:32:57,733 --> 00:33:01,566 [announcer] Here is your winner, Bayley. 547 00:33:01,633 --> 00:33:04,766 [Kevin] Clearly feet on the ropes, Corey Graves. 548 00:33:04,833 --> 00:33:09,166 Bayley will smile. Bayley will be satisfied with victory in her corner. 549 00:33:09,233 --> 00:33:13,000 [Corey] Win if you can, lose if you must, but always cheat. 550 00:33:15,333 --> 00:33:20,300 Another fantastic victory as predicted 551 00:33:20,366 --> 00:33:24,000 by the face of Damage CTRL, Bayley. 552 00:33:24,066 --> 00:33:27,100 Another rough night for Michin and The O.C. 553 00:33:27,166 --> 00:33:31,600 Yes, rough night, but what a start to 2023 for Bayley and Damage CTRL. 554 00:33:31,666 --> 00:33:35,000 There's some unfortunate news. Johnny Gargano won't be in action tonight. 555 00:33:35,066 --> 00:33:37,966 We've received news that he has a grade-two AC sprain. 556 00:33:38,033 --> 00:33:41,100 We hope to see Johnny Gargano back in action very soon. 557 00:33:41,166 --> 00:33:42,933 We'll head backstage now and check in 558 00:33:43,000 --> 00:33:44,833 with our broadcast colleague, Cathy Kelley. 559 00:33:47,000 --> 00:33:50,766 My guest at this time, "The Poison Pixie" Candice LeRae. 560 00:33:51,699 --> 00:33:53,433 [crowd cheers] 561 00:33:53,500 --> 00:33:56,533 Well, Candice, I was hoping that you could provide an injury update 562 00:33:56,600 --> 00:33:58,266 on your husband, Johnny Gargano. 563 00:33:58,333 --> 00:34:01,300 Well, Johnny's really bummed that he couldn't participate 564 00:34:01,366 --> 00:34:05,266 in Tag Team turmoil, but doctors advised him get back to 100%. 565 00:34:05,333 --> 00:34:08,033 That's our goal right now, get him back to 100%. 566 00:34:08,100 --> 00:34:11,366 You also recently battled back from a shoulder injury yourself. 567 00:34:11,433 --> 00:34:14,100 -So, what is up next for you? -Gosh. 568 00:34:14,166 --> 00:34:16,666 I mean… What's next? I mean… 569 00:34:16,733 --> 00:34:18,466 Royal Rumble is on the horizon. 570 00:34:18,533 --> 00:34:22,733 And what superstar doesn't dream of punching their ticket to WrestleMania 571 00:34:22,799 --> 00:34:24,533 and winning Royal Rumble? So-- 572 00:34:24,600 --> 00:34:27,799 Whoa, whoa, whoa. 573 00:34:27,866 --> 00:34:33,033 Candice, I'm going to go check on my Latino heat 574 00:34:33,100 --> 00:34:35,900 before his exclusive Miz TV interview. 575 00:34:35,966 --> 00:34:38,533 And I could hear your excitement from over there. 576 00:34:38,600 --> 00:34:39,900 It's infuriating. 577 00:34:39,966 --> 00:34:42,400 You're excited to go to the Royal Rumble 578 00:34:42,466 --> 00:34:46,233 because you think that you've got a chance of winning and going to WrestleMania? 579 00:34:46,299 --> 00:34:48,299 Mate, you're delusional. 580 00:34:48,366 --> 00:34:52,500 No, Rhea, I think I have just as good a chance as you do 581 00:34:52,566 --> 00:34:54,633 in winning the Royal Rumble. 582 00:34:54,699 --> 00:34:58,299 Mate, the only chance that you have is having your stupid 583 00:34:58,366 --> 00:35:02,266 little pixie wings plucked and absolutely ripped apart. 584 00:35:03,666 --> 00:35:05,466 Why wait till Royal Rumble? 585 00:35:05,533 --> 00:35:07,166 We can do this tonight. 586 00:35:07,233 --> 00:35:08,799 [crowd cheers] 587 00:35:08,866 --> 00:35:12,866 You know, it's going to be a great homecoming gift for Dominik, 588 00:35:12,933 --> 00:35:15,733 watching Mami squash you like a bug. 589 00:35:15,799 --> 00:35:17,400 I'll see you in the ring. 590 00:35:20,833 --> 00:35:22,733 ♪ Yeah, the greatest… ♪ 591 00:35:22,799 --> 00:35:25,833 [Kevin] Wow. We could see the Poison Pixie and Rhea Ripley. 592 00:35:25,900 --> 00:35:29,766 Look who it is. Many folks are saying that last week's Championship defense 593 00:35:29,833 --> 00:35:32,366 against Seth Rollins was the most impressive victory 594 00:35:32,433 --> 00:35:34,333 of Austin Theory's young career. 595 00:35:34,400 --> 00:35:36,966 The United States Champion is here, next. 596 00:35:40,833 --> 00:35:42,133 [cheering] 597 00:35:42,200 --> 00:35:45,299 [Kevin] You're very welcome back. We're delighted to have you with us. 598 00:35:45,366 --> 00:35:49,000 We are at the Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, tonight. 599 00:35:49,066 --> 00:35:51,033 [Corey] We got a main event on tap 600 00:35:51,100 --> 00:35:53,600 that'll have the whole state screaming "Roll Tide," KP. 601 00:35:53,666 --> 00:35:55,533 [Kevin laughs] Cannot wait. 602 00:35:55,600 --> 00:35:58,600 The new year, Corey Graves, it comes with new opportunity. 603 00:35:58,666 --> 00:36:02,566 Five Tag Teams here know that victory in the Tag Team Turmoil 604 00:36:02,633 --> 00:36:05,700 will catapult them to be Number One Contender 605 00:36:05,766 --> 00:36:08,166 for the Raw Tag Team Championships. 606 00:36:10,066 --> 00:36:14,166 Shelton Benjamin and Cedric Alexander, The O.C., The Street Profits, 607 00:36:14,233 --> 00:36:18,566 -The Judgment Day. -[Corey] Don't forget The Alpha Academy. 608 00:36:18,633 --> 00:36:23,900 WWE Universe, live it, breathe it, taste it. 609 00:36:23,966 --> 00:36:27,933 You are living in the now. 610 00:36:28,000 --> 00:36:30,000 ["Remember the Name" playing] 611 00:36:30,066 --> 00:36:31,600 [announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, 612 00:36:31,666 --> 00:36:35,966 please Welcome the United States Champion, 613 00:36:36,033 --> 00:36:40,466 Austin Theory. 614 00:36:40,533 --> 00:36:42,733 [Kevin] Corey, you are one of those people that say 615 00:36:42,799 --> 00:36:46,233 that was the biggest and greatest victory of his young career 616 00:36:46,299 --> 00:36:49,299 against Seth "Freakin" Rollins last week. 617 00:36:49,366 --> 00:36:53,633 [Corey] For many, many moons, people have pegged Austin Theory 618 00:36:53,700 --> 00:36:55,633 to be the future of WWE. 619 00:36:55,700 --> 00:36:59,066 And last week, what Theory did in his Championship defense 620 00:36:59,133 --> 00:37:00,933 removed all doubt. 621 00:37:01,000 --> 00:37:04,833 As you can see, the initial official was incapacitated 622 00:37:04,900 --> 00:37:07,633 earlier in the matchup which opened the door 623 00:37:07,700 --> 00:37:12,466 for Theory to take a few shortcuts directly to the winner's circle. 624 00:37:12,533 --> 00:37:18,100 A-Town Down, and Austin Theory defeats Seth "Freakin" Rollins 625 00:37:18,166 --> 00:37:20,433 to kick off 2023. 626 00:37:20,500 --> 00:37:23,900 [Kevin] Seth Rollins with a hurt knee, clutching the knee there later on. 627 00:37:23,966 --> 00:37:28,766 But "The Now" Austin Theory starting 2023 in style. 628 00:37:29,600 --> 00:37:32,133 ♪ Step up before you get dropped ♪ 629 00:37:33,966 --> 00:37:36,299 [crowd boos] 630 00:37:47,366 --> 00:37:51,633 The champ is here! 631 00:37:51,700 --> 00:37:54,533 [crowd boos] 632 00:38:02,333 --> 00:38:06,799 And all of you now have to accept the truth. 633 00:38:06,866 --> 00:38:13,000 And the truth is that "The Now" is forever. 634 00:38:13,066 --> 00:38:15,500 [crowd boos] 635 00:38:18,533 --> 00:38:19,866 What? 636 00:38:19,933 --> 00:38:22,500 Wait, where's your guy? 637 00:38:22,566 --> 00:38:24,966 Where's The Visionary? 638 00:38:25,033 --> 00:38:27,666 Where's Seth "Freakin" Rollins? 639 00:38:29,166 --> 00:38:33,333 I thought he was going to outshine me. 640 00:38:33,400 --> 00:38:36,400 I thought he was going to outclass me. 641 00:38:36,466 --> 00:38:38,966 I thought he was going to beat me. 642 00:38:39,033 --> 00:38:40,033 [crowd yells] What? 643 00:38:40,100 --> 00:38:42,866 But all he-- You better shut your mouths. 644 00:38:42,933 --> 00:38:44,966 [crowd yells] What? 645 00:38:46,833 --> 00:38:50,100 What? You know what happened to Seth "Freakin" Rollins? 646 00:38:50,166 --> 00:38:54,433 [crowd chants] We want Rollins! We want Rollins! 647 00:39:01,500 --> 00:39:03,533 Is that who you want? 648 00:39:03,600 --> 00:39:05,733 Well, too bad, 649 00:39:05,799 --> 00:39:10,400 because Seth "Freakin" Rollins limped away from this ring 650 00:39:10,466 --> 00:39:15,433 because his old knee just couldn't hold up with good old me. 651 00:39:15,500 --> 00:39:17,133 [crowd boos] 652 00:39:17,200 --> 00:39:19,100 So what happened? 653 00:39:19,166 --> 00:39:20,433 Don't you boo me. 654 00:39:20,500 --> 00:39:22,266 You know what happened last week. 655 00:39:22,333 --> 00:39:25,133 [crowd boos] 656 00:39:26,633 --> 00:39:30,366 Seth "Freakin" Rollins was outclassed. 657 00:39:30,433 --> 00:39:34,333 Seth "Freakin" Rollins was outshined. 658 00:39:34,400 --> 00:39:37,700 And Seth "Freakin" Rollins was taken to school 659 00:39:37,766 --> 00:39:41,233 by the United States Champion, 660 00:39:41,299 --> 00:39:44,200 Austin "Freakin" Theory. 661 00:39:44,266 --> 00:39:48,033 [crowd boos] 662 00:39:48,100 --> 00:39:50,100 ♪ Burn it down! ♪ 663 00:39:50,166 --> 00:39:52,799 ["Visionary" playing] 664 00:39:52,866 --> 00:39:56,700 [Corey] And the WWE Universe just erupted 665 00:39:56,766 --> 00:40:01,333 for the arrival of The Visionary. 666 00:40:01,400 --> 00:40:05,100 And Rollins utilizing crutches. 667 00:40:05,166 --> 00:40:08,566 We've been asking questions all week, speculating, 668 00:40:08,633 --> 00:40:10,833 haven't been able to get a clear answer. 669 00:40:10,900 --> 00:40:14,600 ♪ Whoa, oh, oh! ♪ 670 00:40:14,666 --> 00:40:17,299 ♪ Whoa, oh, oh! ♪ 671 00:40:17,366 --> 00:40:19,566 ♪ Burn it down! ♪ 672 00:40:21,133 --> 00:40:22,500 [Kevin] It's a miracle! 673 00:40:28,166 --> 00:40:30,166 Seth Rollins has had enough. 674 00:40:30,233 --> 00:40:35,333 Outclassed, outshined, and taken to school is what Austin Theory had to say. 675 00:40:37,100 --> 00:40:43,133 ♪ Whoa, oh, oh, oh! ♪ 676 00:40:43,200 --> 00:40:45,466 ♪ Whoa, oh! ♪ 677 00:40:45,533 --> 00:40:48,100 [Corey] It is deafening in here. 678 00:40:48,166 --> 00:40:51,866 ♪ Whoa, oh, oh! ♪ 679 00:40:54,333 --> 00:40:56,500 ♪ Burn it down! ♪ 680 00:40:56,566 --> 00:40:59,000 [crowd cheering] 681 00:41:16,633 --> 00:41:20,333 [crowd singing "Visionary"] 682 00:41:28,266 --> 00:41:33,433 They might be singing that stupid song and that might be real, 683 00:41:33,500 --> 00:41:35,566 but you know what isn't real? 684 00:41:35,633 --> 00:41:38,066 You acting like your knee hurts, 685 00:41:38,133 --> 00:41:40,533 because, Seth, let's face it, 686 00:41:40,600 --> 00:41:44,299 you come out here and you act like you're a hundred percent, you're not. 687 00:41:44,366 --> 00:41:46,833 Because as much as they want to sing that song, 688 00:41:46,900 --> 00:41:49,966 they know that I beat you last week. 689 00:41:50,033 --> 00:41:52,033 [crowd booing] 690 00:41:54,100 --> 00:41:56,433 You didn't like the sound of that, huh? 691 00:41:56,500 --> 00:41:58,799 You were the one that said-- 692 00:41:58,866 --> 00:42:02,900 Seth "Freakin" Rollins was the one that said he is the mountaintop. 693 00:42:02,966 --> 00:42:04,733 Well, Seth, if you're the mountaintop, 694 00:42:04,799 --> 00:42:08,666 then I am the pinnacle of this entire damn industry. 695 00:42:08,733 --> 00:42:10,766 [crowd booing] 696 00:42:16,866 --> 00:42:18,133 But you know what? 697 00:42:18,866 --> 00:42:20,533 You are one of the best. 698 00:42:20,600 --> 00:42:21,466 You are. 699 00:42:21,533 --> 00:42:23,166 You truly are. 700 00:42:23,233 --> 00:42:26,299 But me, I've surpassed your ass. 701 00:42:26,366 --> 00:42:28,866 -[crowd exclaims] -[Seth laughs] 702 00:42:28,933 --> 00:42:33,633 And I'm on to bigger and better things 703 00:42:33,700 --> 00:42:40,566 like when I go on and win the 2023 Royal Rumble. 704 00:42:40,633 --> 00:42:42,766 [crowd boos] 705 00:42:43,833 --> 00:42:46,533 But wait, there's more. 706 00:42:47,166 --> 00:42:49,733 After I win the Royal Rumble, 707 00:42:49,799 --> 00:42:52,466 I, me, Austin Theory 708 00:42:52,533 --> 00:42:55,666 is going to go on to headline WrestleMania. 709 00:42:56,433 --> 00:43:01,833 And I am not only going to walk out the United States Champion, 710 00:43:01,900 --> 00:43:07,133 but I'm going to walk out the new Undisputed 711 00:43:07,200 --> 00:43:11,600 WWE Universal Champion. 712 00:43:12,299 --> 00:43:13,900 [crowd booing] 713 00:43:23,333 --> 00:43:24,799 Are you done? 714 00:43:24,866 --> 00:43:26,700 [speaks indistinctly] 715 00:43:31,600 --> 00:43:32,900 Look, Theory. 716 00:43:34,366 --> 00:43:36,400 [crowd singing "Visionary"] 717 00:43:48,933 --> 00:43:50,066 We'll get to that part, 718 00:43:50,133 --> 00:43:53,299 but I got to give you guys an update on my knee. 719 00:43:56,333 --> 00:44:00,299 The truth is my knee is not 100%… 720 00:44:05,033 --> 00:44:09,666 but my knee will be 100% 721 00:44:09,733 --> 00:44:13,433 just in time for me 722 00:44:13,500 --> 00:44:17,466 to win the Royal Rumble. 723 00:44:17,533 --> 00:44:20,566 [crowd cheers] 724 00:44:20,633 --> 00:44:24,799 And it will be 100% in plenty of time 725 00:44:24,866 --> 00:44:27,633 for Seth "Freakin" Rollins 726 00:44:27,700 --> 00:44:33,400 to main event WrestleMania. 727 00:44:33,466 --> 00:44:34,733 [crowd cheers] 728 00:44:36,500 --> 00:44:38,766 And truth be told, 729 00:44:39,533 --> 00:44:41,600 I just came out here 730 00:44:41,666 --> 00:44:45,366 so I could hear you fine folks of Birmingham… 731 00:44:45,433 --> 00:44:46,666 [crowd cheers] 732 00:44:47,666 --> 00:44:52,433 …sing my song. 733 00:44:52,500 --> 00:44:55,733 [crowd singing "Visionary"] 734 00:45:00,766 --> 00:45:03,233 I'll see you at the Rumble… 735 00:45:05,066 --> 00:45:05,900 Don't say it. 736 00:45:05,966 --> 00:45:06,900 …kid. 737 00:45:13,066 --> 00:45:14,500 ["All Mighty" playing] 738 00:45:15,266 --> 00:45:16,466 [Corey] Wait a second. 739 00:45:16,533 --> 00:45:17,733 [Kevin] No. 740 00:45:24,333 --> 00:45:26,700 [Corey] Oh my God. 741 00:45:26,766 --> 00:45:31,866 The All Mighty is back on Monday Night Raw. 742 00:45:37,600 --> 00:45:42,233 [Kevin] We have not seen Bobby Lashley on Monday Night Raw in four weeks. 743 00:45:42,299 --> 00:45:46,166 The last time we saw him, he attacked a WWE official. 744 00:45:46,233 --> 00:45:48,400 [Corey] Look at the size of Lashley. 745 00:45:48,466 --> 00:45:50,266 -The All Mighty's bigger. -[Theory] Hey, hey. 746 00:45:50,333 --> 00:45:52,066 Don't you come in here. 747 00:45:52,133 --> 00:45:53,766 Don't you come in here. 748 00:45:53,833 --> 00:45:55,200 You are the past. 749 00:45:55,266 --> 00:45:56,500 Don't you come in here. 750 00:45:56,566 --> 00:45:58,200 This is my ring. 751 00:45:58,266 --> 00:45:59,933 This is my ring, Bobby. 752 00:46:01,333 --> 00:46:02,733 [Corey] Get out of there, champ. 753 00:46:06,133 --> 00:46:07,200 Spear. 754 00:46:11,900 --> 00:46:14,333 Well, it's obvious The All Mighty 755 00:46:14,400 --> 00:46:16,333 has some unfinished business 756 00:46:16,400 --> 00:46:19,299 with the United States Champion, Austin Theory. 757 00:46:19,366 --> 00:46:24,433 [crowd chanting] Bobby! Bobby! Bobby! 758 00:46:26,266 --> 00:46:29,133 [Kevin] What an impact from The All Mighty. 759 00:46:34,100 --> 00:46:36,600 [Corey] Theory chucked over the top rope 760 00:46:37,900 --> 00:46:40,033 courtesy of Bobby Lashley. 761 00:46:45,233 --> 00:46:48,566 Look, it doesn't matter who's in the Royal Rumble 762 00:46:48,633 --> 00:46:50,799 because I'm back. 763 00:46:50,866 --> 00:46:52,799 [crowd cheers] 764 00:46:54,299 --> 00:46:58,166 My suspension's over and I can't wait to manhandle 765 00:46:58,233 --> 00:47:02,200 every superstar in the Rumble. 766 00:47:05,333 --> 00:47:11,233 [Corey] Precise to the point, easy to understand to everybody listening. 767 00:47:11,900 --> 00:47:15,666 [Kevin] Look at the way he tossed the United States Champion out, 768 00:47:15,733 --> 00:47:19,866 that would've eliminated Austin Theory in a Royal Rumble match. 769 00:47:19,933 --> 00:47:21,766 Bobby Lashley is back on Raw. 770 00:47:23,733 --> 00:47:29,566 [Corey] A true powerhouse ready to wreak havoc in San Antonio 771 00:47:29,633 --> 00:47:31,433 at the Royal Rumble. 772 00:47:32,466 --> 00:47:33,966 [Kevin] Cannot wait for it. 773 00:47:34,500 --> 00:47:37,833 Well, folks, Candice LeRae has called one hell of a shot tonight 774 00:47:37,900 --> 00:47:41,500 by challenging "The Eradicator" Rhea Ripley. 775 00:47:41,566 --> 00:47:45,133 We're in Royal Rumble season and the bubbly Poison Pixie 776 00:47:45,200 --> 00:47:47,233 feels now is the time to challenge 777 00:47:47,299 --> 00:47:51,166 one of the most dominant forces in all of WWE. 778 00:47:51,233 --> 00:47:54,299 It's LeRae-Ripley, and it's next on Raw. 779 00:47:57,833 --> 00:47:59,266 ["Demon In Your Dreams" playing] 780 00:47:59,333 --> 00:48:01,933 [Kevin] An electric atmosphere inside the Legacy Arena 781 00:48:02,000 --> 00:48:03,566 in Birmingham, Alabama, 782 00:48:04,299 --> 00:48:07,100 where "The Eradicator" is ready to feast. 783 00:48:12,233 --> 00:48:14,400 ♪ I eat, sleep, bleed ♪ 784 00:48:14,466 --> 00:48:16,666 ♪ The demons in your dreams ♪ 785 00:48:16,733 --> 00:48:18,966 ♪ I eat, sleep, bleed ♪ 786 00:48:24,833 --> 00:48:26,133 [bell rings] 787 00:48:26,200 --> 00:48:29,633 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 788 00:48:29,700 --> 00:48:34,133 Introducing first, representing The Judgment Day, 789 00:48:34,200 --> 00:48:38,000 Rhea Ripley. 790 00:48:38,566 --> 00:48:45,266 [Corey] The confident smirk on the face of The Judgment Day's resident Eradicator, 791 00:48:45,333 --> 00:48:47,033 Rhea Ripley. 792 00:48:48,233 --> 00:48:50,766 [Kevin] There certainly is a swagger about Rhea Ripley 793 00:48:50,833 --> 00:48:53,400 as she makes her way to the squared circle. 794 00:48:54,200 --> 00:48:55,700 [Corey] Her man just got out, 795 00:48:55,766 --> 00:49:00,166 she's about to throw down for the WWE Universe to enjoy. 796 00:49:00,700 --> 00:49:03,733 What's not to be smiling about if you're Rhea Ripley? 797 00:49:04,600 --> 00:49:06,566 ♪ Demon in your dreams ♪ 798 00:49:06,633 --> 00:49:09,233 ♪ You'll hear me in your screams ♪ 799 00:49:09,299 --> 00:49:10,766 ♪ Insanity ♪ 800 00:49:10,833 --> 00:49:12,533 ♪ I am the deadly disease… ♪ 801 00:49:12,600 --> 00:49:15,700 [Kevin] Well, folks, Royal Rumble is presented by Cricket, 802 00:49:15,766 --> 00:49:18,233 the fast and powerful nationwide 5G coverage, 803 00:49:18,299 --> 00:49:20,633 you can stress less and smile more. 804 00:49:20,700 --> 00:49:23,833 And by the official WWE CreditOne Visa card. 805 00:49:23,900 --> 00:49:27,233 If you want to show off your WWE pride every time you pay, 806 00:49:27,299 --> 00:49:31,799 visit UltimateWWECard.com to see a if you prequalify now. 807 00:49:31,866 --> 00:49:33,166 Terms apply. 808 00:49:33,233 --> 00:49:36,266 ♪ Look in my eyes This is do or die, die ♪ 809 00:49:36,333 --> 00:49:37,866 ♪ Die ♪ 810 00:49:41,333 --> 00:49:43,100 ["Wicked Ways" playing] 811 00:49:44,299 --> 00:49:47,533 [Kevin] Standing in Ripley's way, the Poison Pixie. 812 00:49:51,400 --> 00:49:54,866 [announcer] Her opponent, from the Riverside, California, 813 00:49:54,933 --> 00:49:58,100 Candice LeRae. 814 00:50:00,299 --> 00:50:03,700 [Kevin] Candice LeRae realizes it is Royal Rumble season 815 00:50:03,766 --> 00:50:06,066 which kickstarts the road to WrestleMania. 816 00:50:06,133 --> 00:50:09,466 It's time to shine, and what a statement victory this would be 817 00:50:09,533 --> 00:50:12,133 for Candice LeRae here on Raw against Rhea Ripley. 818 00:50:12,200 --> 00:50:14,700 [Corey] Well, listen, I understand Candice hasn't necessarily 819 00:50:14,766 --> 00:50:18,000 tasted a great deal of success yet here in WWE. 820 00:50:18,066 --> 00:50:22,166 I understand Johnny Gargano's at home treating an injured shoulder, 821 00:50:22,233 --> 00:50:25,066 but that's no reason to throw your whole career away. 822 00:50:25,133 --> 00:50:28,133 Why in the hell would the Poison Pixie 823 00:50:28,200 --> 00:50:30,766 accept the challenge from The Eradicator? 824 00:50:32,100 --> 00:50:33,766 I got a question for you, KP. 825 00:50:33,833 --> 00:50:36,866 What's got purple hair and injured husband and goes splat? 826 00:50:36,933 --> 00:50:38,233 Candice LeRae. 827 00:50:38,299 --> 00:50:40,000 That's my bold prediction. 828 00:50:40,700 --> 00:50:44,566 [Kevin] Candice LeRae will tell you the people watch Rhea Ripley. 829 00:50:44,633 --> 00:50:46,866 Irresistible on your television screen, 830 00:50:46,933 --> 00:50:50,466 and a statement victory over Rhea tonight would do wonders for Candice LeRae 831 00:50:50,533 --> 00:50:53,966 as the bell rings, and a daunting prospect for LeRae. 832 00:50:55,666 --> 00:50:56,966 Where's that excitement now? 833 00:50:57,033 --> 00:50:59,633 You think you're gonna win the Rumble? You're pathetic. 834 00:51:00,333 --> 00:51:01,666 [Kevin] Oh! 835 00:51:01,733 --> 00:51:04,466 LeRae responds to the smack talk from Rhea Ripley. 836 00:51:04,533 --> 00:51:06,299 [Corey] Could Rhea be overlooking Candice? 837 00:51:06,366 --> 00:51:08,000 [Candice screaming] 838 00:51:08,066 --> 00:51:11,133 [Kevin] Early energy and enthusiasm from Candice LeRae. 839 00:51:11,666 --> 00:51:14,533 [Corey] Listen, maybe Rhea is just a little more concerned about… 840 00:51:14,600 --> 00:51:15,433 Wait, wait, wait. 841 00:51:15,500 --> 00:51:18,600 [Kevin] Candice LeRae, hang on a second, stacking up Ripley, who kicks out. 842 00:51:18,666 --> 00:51:21,966 [Graves] Rhea's probably very concerned about helping Dominik readjust to society. 843 00:51:23,066 --> 00:51:25,866 [Kevin] That's right. Dominik Mysterio, released convict now. 844 00:51:25,933 --> 00:51:27,666 [Corey] Rhea's like a human halfway house. 845 00:51:27,733 --> 00:51:30,266 [Kevin] He is on MizTV later tonight on Raw. 846 00:51:30,333 --> 00:51:32,399 [Corey] Oh, look at this power. 847 00:51:32,933 --> 00:51:35,866 This is what Rhea Ripley is all about. 848 00:51:36,466 --> 00:51:37,899 [Kevin] Incredible strength. 849 00:51:38,533 --> 00:51:41,166 [Corey] No amount of passion or experience 850 00:51:41,233 --> 00:51:42,233 can put Rhea Ripley-- 851 00:51:42,299 --> 00:51:44,866 [Kevin] Ripley may end this already. kick out by Candice LeRae. 852 00:51:44,933 --> 00:51:46,899 Referee, it's one, two, three. 853 00:51:46,966 --> 00:51:48,333 [Corey] Take a look at this. 854 00:51:48,399 --> 00:51:52,433 Rhea Ripley just woman handling Candice LeRae. 855 00:51:52,500 --> 00:51:55,233 The Pixie driven face-first into the mat. 856 00:51:55,299 --> 00:51:57,633 [Kevin] You have to wonder if Rhea Ripley is involved 857 00:51:57,700 --> 00:52:00,866 in the Royal Rumble match, what kind of damage she could cause. 858 00:52:00,933 --> 00:52:02,899 [Corey] What I wonder is after this match, 859 00:52:02,966 --> 00:52:05,433 who's going to take care of Candice and Johnny's kid 860 00:52:05,500 --> 00:52:07,966 if they're both laid up? Johnny's only got one good arm. 861 00:52:08,033 --> 00:52:11,200 Who knows what condition Candice is going to be after that? 862 00:52:11,266 --> 00:52:12,833 Babysitters are expensive. 863 00:52:12,899 --> 00:52:14,500 [Kevin] Baby wrestling. 864 00:52:14,566 --> 00:52:16,033 They need a babysitter. 865 00:52:17,133 --> 00:52:19,433 Rhea Ripley now standing over Candice. 866 00:52:22,066 --> 00:52:23,733 Something in the face of Rhea Ripley 867 00:52:23,799 --> 00:52:26,799 takes great pleasure out of brutalizing her opponents. 868 00:52:26,866 --> 00:52:29,799 [Corey] What gives you that idea, KP? Your eyes work. 869 00:52:29,866 --> 00:52:31,566 [Kevin] Face first into the turnbuckle. 870 00:52:31,633 --> 00:52:34,299 [Corey] Rhea is grinning ear to ear, like a Cheshire Cat 871 00:52:34,366 --> 00:52:38,200 because this is why Rhea wakes up in the morning, to hurt people. 872 00:52:45,966 --> 00:52:49,433 [Kevin] Slap to the face of Rhea Ripley has angered The Eradicator. 873 00:52:52,200 --> 00:52:54,633 [Corey] I think rather than challenging Rhea to a fight, 874 00:52:54,700 --> 00:52:56,766 Candice should have maybe asked for some advice 875 00:52:56,833 --> 00:52:59,700 how to be a real ride or die like Rhea Ripley. 876 00:53:01,433 --> 00:53:03,533 [Kevin] No doubt Rhea Ripley will be watching on 877 00:53:03,600 --> 00:53:06,466 as The Judgment Day's Damian Priest and Finn Bálor 878 00:53:06,533 --> 00:53:09,500 are in action later tonight in Tag Team Turmoil, 879 00:53:10,633 --> 00:53:11,966 our main event here on Raw. 880 00:53:13,399 --> 00:53:16,366 Come on out of the corner. One, two… 881 00:53:16,433 --> 00:53:19,733 [Corey] Ripley just dominating Candice LeRae right now. 882 00:53:19,799 --> 00:53:20,933 Listen to me. 883 00:53:23,799 --> 00:53:26,266 [Kevin] Candice LeRae looked a little winded there 884 00:53:26,333 --> 00:53:27,733 as Rhea Ripley puts her on top. 885 00:53:27,799 --> 00:53:29,133 [Corey] A little winded? 886 00:53:29,200 --> 00:53:32,166 I don't know if Candice realizes what planet she's on right now. 887 00:53:33,366 --> 00:53:36,666 This has been one-sided decimation. 888 00:53:36,733 --> 00:53:40,299 [Kevin] It was Candice LeRae who wanted this match against Ripley. 889 00:53:40,366 --> 00:53:43,200 All of a sudden this has turned into a nightmare. 890 00:53:43,266 --> 00:53:44,366 [Corey] Oh, my good Lord. 891 00:53:44,433 --> 00:53:48,466 LeRae able to slide out of the grasp of Ripley for the moment 892 00:53:48,533 --> 00:53:50,333 and Rhea connected with the turnbuckle. 893 00:53:50,399 --> 00:53:52,700 [Kevin] Is this Candice LeRae's opportunity? 894 00:53:53,600 --> 00:53:54,566 Can she pounce? 895 00:53:54,633 --> 00:53:56,166 Can she put away Rhea Ripley? 896 00:53:56,233 --> 00:53:58,000 [Corey] It's not supposed to be like this. 897 00:53:59,399 --> 00:54:00,966 Rhea should be concerned about 898 00:54:01,033 --> 00:54:04,399 going and celebrating Dominik's freedom after the match. 899 00:54:04,466 --> 00:54:06,566 I know there's not much to do in Birmingham, 900 00:54:06,633 --> 00:54:08,566 but Candice is spoiling everything. 901 00:54:09,633 --> 00:54:12,000 [Kevin] Over the top rope, two feet down. 902 00:54:12,066 --> 00:54:15,266 That again will be an elimination in the Royal Rumble match 903 00:54:15,333 --> 00:54:17,066 to come two weeks from Saturday. 904 00:54:18,700 --> 00:54:21,166 LeRae now taking flight, caught by Ripley. 905 00:54:21,233 --> 00:54:23,466 [Corey] Oh, wow. Just picked out of mid-air. 906 00:54:25,066 --> 00:54:26,366 [crowd exclaims] 907 00:54:29,200 --> 00:54:32,500 [Kevin] Zero consideration for the body of Candice LeRae. 908 00:54:32,566 --> 00:54:37,166 [Corey] Caught in that prism trap applied on the outside. 909 00:54:37,233 --> 00:54:39,566 No submission's going to count out here, 910 00:54:39,633 --> 00:54:42,966 but I don't think Rhea's concerned with wins and losses right now. 911 00:54:43,033 --> 00:54:44,600 Rhea's making a statement. 912 00:54:46,200 --> 00:54:49,000 Maybe Rhea's having a bit of a rough patch-- 913 00:54:49,066 --> 00:54:50,566 I can hear you, ref. 914 00:54:50,633 --> 00:54:52,700 [Corey] She's maybe not in the best mood. 915 00:54:54,833 --> 00:54:56,433 [Kevin] Back inside the ring they go. 916 00:54:56,500 --> 00:54:59,500 [Corey] They don't do conjugal visits. That's a thing from the movies. 917 00:55:02,166 --> 00:55:04,233 -[Kevin] Ripley. -[Corey] Oh, baby. 918 00:55:04,299 --> 00:55:07,399 -[Kevin] Yes. -[Corey] Riptide, and scene. 919 00:55:08,799 --> 00:55:10,100 [bell rings] 920 00:55:10,166 --> 00:55:11,799 ["Demon In Your Dreams" playing] 921 00:55:12,899 --> 00:55:17,266 [announcer] Here is your winner, Rhea Ripley. 922 00:55:18,466 --> 00:55:19,600 [Kevin] Emphatic victory. 923 00:55:21,233 --> 00:55:23,899 Rhea Ripley brutalizing Candice LeRae. 924 00:55:23,966 --> 00:55:25,299 Riptide to end it. 925 00:55:26,266 --> 00:55:30,399 [Corey] If you happen to be or know any reliable caregivers, 926 00:55:30,466 --> 00:55:34,033 please send your address and résumé to the Gargano-LeRae household 927 00:55:34,100 --> 00:55:36,399 because someone's got to take care of that kid. 928 00:55:37,166 --> 00:55:39,966 [Kevin] Ripley just standing over her prey. 929 00:55:40,033 --> 00:55:43,666 So unbelievably dominant with the big victory tonight 930 00:55:43,733 --> 00:55:45,500 over Candice LeRae. 931 00:55:46,166 --> 00:55:47,299 [Kevin] Oh, my. 932 00:55:48,933 --> 00:55:50,066 Stick with me, guys. 933 00:55:50,133 --> 00:55:52,500 I'm going to try to get a word with Lashley right now. 934 00:55:52,566 --> 00:55:54,100 Bobby. Bobby, excuse me. 935 00:55:54,166 --> 00:55:57,166 Earlier on tonight, you announced that your suspension has been lifted 936 00:55:57,233 --> 00:56:01,299 and that you plan to enter the Royal Rumble match. 937 00:56:01,366 --> 00:56:04,366 Mr. Saxton, please excuse yourself. 938 00:56:04,433 --> 00:56:08,500 Me and The All Mighty have some business to discuss. 939 00:56:14,799 --> 00:56:17,033 Okay. I see tensions are still a little high, 940 00:56:17,100 --> 00:56:19,600 but I thought maybe you might have something to say to me like, 941 00:56:19,666 --> 00:56:23,066 "Thank you, MVP, for getting me reinstated on Monday Night Raw." 942 00:56:24,266 --> 00:56:26,466 All right, P, I appreciate you. 943 00:56:27,833 --> 00:56:29,033 So we're good? 944 00:56:29,799 --> 00:56:31,799 I haven't punched you in your face yet, have I? 945 00:56:32,333 --> 00:56:33,600 Okay. That's a start. 946 00:56:34,566 --> 00:56:37,399 Look, Roberto, I'm trying to mend fences here, man. 947 00:56:37,466 --> 00:56:38,866 Mistakes were made. 948 00:56:39,433 --> 00:56:41,033 But you know how well this thing works 949 00:56:41,100 --> 00:56:43,566 when we're all on the same page and I'm trying to get us back 950 00:56:43,633 --> 00:56:45,799 to doing what we do best. 951 00:56:46,733 --> 00:56:50,266 And your mistake wasn't so easy to smooth over either, 952 00:56:50,333 --> 00:56:54,166 but I was able to get Pearce to realize that Monday nights need Bobby Lashley. 953 00:56:54,766 --> 00:56:57,433 Hell, I was even able to get Shelton and Cedric 954 00:56:57,500 --> 00:56:59,666 to realize the mistakes that they made. 955 00:57:00,333 --> 00:57:03,399 Tonight you'll get an opportunity to put some hurt 956 00:57:03,466 --> 00:57:06,200 on The Bloodline depending on how well they do in the tag team-- 957 00:57:06,266 --> 00:57:09,899 P, I'm not going to forget about what went down between us. 958 00:57:11,500 --> 00:57:12,600 We're good, 959 00:57:13,766 --> 00:57:14,966 but not right now, man. 960 00:57:18,766 --> 00:57:20,733 All right, Roberto. I respect that. 961 00:57:20,799 --> 00:57:24,433 You handle your business as you see fit, 962 00:57:25,100 --> 00:57:27,000 but if at some point you should decide 963 00:57:27,566 --> 00:57:29,166 to expand that business, 964 00:57:30,700 --> 00:57:31,966 my number's the same. 965 00:57:37,500 --> 00:57:41,366 [Kevin] MVP trying to mend fences according to the great one. 966 00:57:41,433 --> 00:57:44,600 [Corey] Well, last week we took a look at the journey 967 00:57:44,666 --> 00:57:48,233 of Cody Rhodes' recovery and return to WWE. 968 00:57:48,299 --> 00:57:50,966 We've got a further update and the next step 969 00:57:51,033 --> 00:57:53,066 for the American Nightmare, next. 970 00:57:56,799 --> 00:57:58,866 [Flair] Ric Flair was never a character. 971 00:58:00,933 --> 00:58:02,133 It's been my life. 972 00:58:03,399 --> 00:58:06,366 The good and the bad. 973 00:58:07,933 --> 00:58:10,666 It's fair to say I'm a complicated man. 974 00:58:12,233 --> 00:58:14,799 He was ahead of his time. He was very colorful. 975 00:58:16,000 --> 00:58:17,600 Just unbelievably captivating. 976 00:58:17,666 --> 00:58:20,100 The most prolific [bleep] talker. 977 00:58:20,166 --> 00:58:21,833 The greatest world champion of all time. 978 00:58:21,899 --> 00:58:25,966 Willing to do it his way no matter what the consequences. 979 00:58:26,500 --> 00:58:28,200 People were starting to worry about him. 980 00:58:28,266 --> 00:58:29,766 You're Ric Flair. Are you kidding me? 981 00:58:29,833 --> 00:58:30,799 My dad has to slow down. 982 00:58:30,866 --> 00:58:32,666 How in the hell is he doing this? 983 00:58:32,733 --> 00:58:34,433 It was almost like he wanted to die. 984 00:58:34,500 --> 00:58:36,333 I don't know how he survived. 985 00:58:36,399 --> 00:58:38,933 [Flair] People keep reminding me that I should be dead. 986 00:58:39,000 --> 00:58:40,366 [laughing] 987 00:58:41,433 --> 00:58:43,299 [Flair] Woooo! 988 00:58:48,200 --> 00:58:51,866 [Kevin] It was the big news on Thursday as first reported by the Daily Mail. 989 00:58:51,933 --> 00:58:54,333 WWE is London bound. 990 00:58:54,399 --> 00:58:58,566 The first WWE premium live event to be held in London in over two decades. 991 00:58:58,633 --> 00:59:00,666 Money in the Bank to The O2 arena. 992 00:59:00,733 --> 00:59:02,266 Corey Graves, get excited. 993 00:59:02,333 --> 00:59:05,166 [Corey] One of my favorite arenas around the world 994 00:59:05,233 --> 00:59:07,866 bringing the excitement of Money in the Bank 995 00:59:07,933 --> 00:59:10,666 to the UK for the first time ever. 996 00:59:10,733 --> 00:59:12,733 Someone will climb the ladder. 997 00:59:12,799 --> 00:59:15,033 Someone will retrieve the briefcases 998 00:59:15,100 --> 00:59:18,366 and someone has the potential to change their lives. 999 00:59:18,433 --> 00:59:20,733 [Kevin] Yeah, your chance at premium experiences 1000 00:59:20,799 --> 00:59:23,333 and unrivaled access to Money in the Bank in London 1001 00:59:23,399 --> 00:59:27,666 is here with a WWE priority pass powered by On Location. 1002 00:59:27,733 --> 00:59:31,666 Go to onlocationexp.com/wwe 1003 00:59:31,733 --> 00:59:34,399 to see if packages and offerings interest you. 1004 00:59:34,466 --> 00:59:36,233 Go and secure yours today. 1005 00:59:38,200 --> 00:59:39,799 [Corey] Don't waste any time. 1006 00:59:39,866 --> 00:59:42,833 Trust me, you are not going to miss Money in the Bank in London, England. 1007 00:59:42,899 --> 00:59:44,066 Man, let's get there already. 1008 00:59:44,133 --> 00:59:45,899 -You know what else I'm excited about? -What? 1009 00:59:45,966 --> 00:59:48,700 The return of Cody Rhodes in 2023. 1010 00:59:48,766 --> 00:59:51,399 Cody Rhodes must be dreaming daily about that return 1011 00:59:51,466 --> 00:59:56,233 after the monumental impact that Cody had in WWE last year. 1012 01:00:00,133 --> 01:00:01,200 [Rhodes] Six full years. 1013 01:00:02,133 --> 01:00:03,899 I didn't think I was coming back. 1014 01:00:05,299 --> 01:00:07,233 I'm going to do it for you. 1015 01:00:07,299 --> 01:00:11,233 I'm going to do it for me, and I am going to do it 1016 01:00:11,299 --> 01:00:13,600 for "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes. 1017 01:00:13,666 --> 01:00:16,799 It is a perfect alignment of all the stars. 1018 01:00:21,033 --> 01:00:24,799 [Smith] Cody Rhodes suffered a partial pectoral tear, 1019 01:00:24,866 --> 01:00:27,733 then working out, he tore the pectoral muscle 1020 01:00:27,799 --> 01:00:29,299 right off the bone. 1021 01:00:29,366 --> 01:00:31,600 Having gone this long I almost felt bulletproof. 1022 01:00:32,766 --> 01:00:35,200 I had been doing this since I was 20 years old. 1023 01:00:35,266 --> 01:00:36,766 No major injuries. 1024 01:00:37,366 --> 01:00:41,966 I was adamant that I perform, that I could compete. 1025 01:00:42,033 --> 01:00:43,933 These people paid their money, you know. 1026 01:00:44,000 --> 01:00:46,399 And I get the chance to do that, so I can't complain. 1027 01:00:46,466 --> 01:00:49,266 No human being could've kept me from getting in the ring. 1028 01:00:52,200 --> 01:00:53,633 It's like oxygen. 1029 01:00:53,700 --> 01:00:55,266 I needed to be in the ring that night. 1030 01:01:05,066 --> 01:01:06,399 [Saxton] Oh, my gosh. 1031 01:01:10,100 --> 01:01:11,766 [Corey] I can't even fathom. 1032 01:01:16,700 --> 01:01:17,866 -Ring the bell. -[bell rings] 1033 01:01:21,299 --> 01:01:23,566 [Rhodes] My chest was heavily damaged. 1034 01:01:23,633 --> 01:01:26,633 I had a full tear. It wasn't a matter of sympathy. 1035 01:01:26,700 --> 01:01:29,933 It was more a matter of, is this safe? 1036 01:01:31,566 --> 01:01:33,733 Is this cool? 1037 01:01:34,966 --> 01:01:37,600 The only thing I really vividly remember 1038 01:01:37,666 --> 01:01:41,066 from the match was I hit a springboard cutter 1039 01:01:43,833 --> 01:01:45,833 and I thought I was about to vomit 1040 01:01:46,666 --> 01:01:49,733 because I had cramped up the attachment 1041 01:01:49,799 --> 01:01:52,233 that's on my collarbone that my pec was still attached to. 1042 01:01:55,000 --> 01:01:57,100 You don't want to see it, but you can't look away. 1043 01:01:58,000 --> 01:01:58,933 I was the car wreck. 1044 01:02:07,766 --> 01:02:10,533 [crowd yells] One, two, three! 1045 01:02:10,600 --> 01:02:12,166 -[crowd cheers] -[bell rings] 1046 01:02:12,233 --> 01:02:14,533 [dramatic music playing] 1047 01:02:17,566 --> 01:02:19,700 I have not watched that match back. 1048 01:02:20,566 --> 01:02:23,433 It resonates with people, and, man, I've very proud of that, 1049 01:02:23,500 --> 01:02:25,466 but I don't think I can ever watch it back 1050 01:02:25,533 --> 01:02:27,333 because it's a little scary. 1051 01:02:27,399 --> 01:02:30,000 I clearly am willing to sacrifice a lot. 1052 01:02:32,733 --> 01:02:34,333 The reception was really somber 1053 01:02:34,399 --> 01:02:37,133 because you knew I needed to go get surgery. 1054 01:02:52,799 --> 01:02:59,033 Cody sustained a complete rupture of his pectoralis major on the right side. 1055 01:03:00,899 --> 01:03:03,066 I think that there are some nerves on his end. 1056 01:03:03,133 --> 01:03:04,666 He's never had a major surgery before. 1057 01:03:04,733 --> 01:03:07,166 I hope that this is the worst of it. 1058 01:03:08,566 --> 01:03:10,733 [Dr. Dugas] Things went better than planned, 1059 01:03:10,799 --> 01:03:13,533 in that we thought it was a muscular injury, 1060 01:03:13,600 --> 01:03:16,066 not a tendon injury, and that's better. 1061 01:03:18,066 --> 01:03:21,200 The real meat of this is it has to heal. 1062 01:03:26,700 --> 01:03:28,533 [Rhodes] So I'm lying in a hospital bed, 1063 01:03:29,566 --> 01:03:31,666 and the questions start creeping in. 1064 01:03:32,633 --> 01:03:34,666 Was the surgery a success? 1065 01:03:35,466 --> 01:03:37,233 How long until I'm back? 1066 01:03:38,200 --> 01:03:40,066 Will I be as good as I was? 1067 01:03:42,700 --> 01:03:44,566 I'm almost ashamed to admit it, 1068 01:03:44,633 --> 01:03:48,533 but am I willing to go down the road that's in front of me 1069 01:03:48,600 --> 01:03:51,766 to get back to the level that I was at? 1070 01:03:53,600 --> 01:03:56,233 I know the work begins now. 1071 01:04:02,200 --> 01:04:04,700 I'm standing by backstage hoping to get word in 1072 01:04:04,766 --> 01:04:06,566 with Dolph Ziggler before his match. 1073 01:04:06,633 --> 01:04:09,200 Now, Dolph, it has been a chaotic couple of weeks for you, 1074 01:04:09,266 --> 01:04:12,799 but where is your head at heading into tonight's match against Solo Sikoa? 1075 01:04:13,399 --> 01:04:15,799 My head is where it always is, 1076 01:04:15,866 --> 01:04:18,133 focused on being the best. 1077 01:04:18,200 --> 01:04:21,166 Now, a few weeks ago The Bloodline kicked down that door over there, 1078 01:04:21,233 --> 01:04:23,600 busted through here and did what they do, 1079 01:04:24,433 --> 01:04:25,933 but they went too far. 1080 01:04:26,000 --> 01:04:27,700 So that is why I am here tonight 1081 01:04:27,766 --> 01:04:30,066 for revenge, for some payback-- 1082 01:04:30,133 --> 01:04:31,466 Dolph. Hey Dolph, 1083 01:04:32,266 --> 01:04:34,299 I just came from Adam Pearce's office 1084 01:04:34,366 --> 01:04:37,500 and he said that he offered you and me an opportunity 1085 01:04:37,566 --> 01:04:39,766 in tonight's Tag Team Turmoil match, 1086 01:04:39,833 --> 01:04:41,633 but you declined it 1087 01:04:41,700 --> 01:04:44,533 because you want to face Solo one-on-one? 1088 01:04:44,600 --> 01:04:46,333 Listen, that's not personal, all right? 1089 01:04:46,399 --> 01:04:47,733 Dolph, are you kidding me? 1090 01:04:47,799 --> 01:04:49,399 Hey, you owe me. 1091 01:04:49,466 --> 01:04:52,899 Dolph, last month you cost me the United States Championship, 1092 01:04:52,966 --> 01:04:56,466 and now tonight, you're costing me an opportunity at the tag titles. 1093 01:04:57,033 --> 01:04:59,266 What exactly is your problem with me? 1094 01:05:00,200 --> 01:05:03,100 Last month I interfered in your match, and I owned up to it. 1095 01:05:03,166 --> 01:05:05,500 That was on me. I thought I was doing the right thing. 1096 01:05:05,566 --> 01:05:09,066 And yeah, the two of us could probably do pretty good as a tag team, 1097 01:05:09,133 --> 01:05:11,100 but tonight it's not about tag teams, 1098 01:05:11,166 --> 01:05:13,000 it's not about championships, 1099 01:05:14,066 --> 01:05:15,500 and it's not about you. 1100 01:05:17,266 --> 01:05:18,899 I hope you can understand that. 1101 01:05:21,700 --> 01:05:23,033 ["Greatness" playing] 1102 01:05:23,100 --> 01:05:24,533 ♪ Greatness… ♪ 1103 01:05:24,600 --> 01:05:27,566 [Kevin] Can a determined Dolph Ziggler 1104 01:05:27,633 --> 01:05:30,899 do what nobody has managed to do on Raw or SmackDown, 1105 01:05:30,966 --> 01:05:32,433 and that's defeat this man, 1106 01:05:32,500 --> 01:05:35,466 The Enforcer of The Bloodline in one-on-one action? 1107 01:05:35,533 --> 01:05:37,866 It's Ziggler-Sikoa, next on Raw. 1108 01:05:42,666 --> 01:05:45,033 [commentator] Not many built like Bronson Reed. 1109 01:05:46,866 --> 01:05:48,866 [announcer] Three hundred and thirty pound monster. 1110 01:05:50,399 --> 01:05:52,266 [commentator] The colossal Bronson Reed. 1111 01:05:54,200 --> 01:05:57,799 [Corey] Like a wrecking ball, he is the real deal. 1112 01:05:59,533 --> 01:06:01,133 Moves like a man half his size. 1113 01:06:03,466 --> 01:06:06,500 [commentator] How on earth do you stop a man like Bronson Reed? 1114 01:06:09,733 --> 01:06:11,366 [Corey] Now with the tsunami. 1115 01:06:20,733 --> 01:06:23,633 I'm here with the superstar who made a big splash 1116 01:06:23,700 --> 01:06:25,533 in his WWE return 1117 01:06:25,600 --> 01:06:27,899 during the Winner Takes All ladder match, 1118 01:06:28,500 --> 01:06:29,799 Bronson Reed. 1119 01:06:29,866 --> 01:06:31,000 [crowd cheers] 1120 01:06:31,066 --> 01:06:35,200 Bronson, can you tell us why you decided to help The Miz? 1121 01:06:36,033 --> 01:06:37,433 [The Miz] Byron. 1122 01:06:37,500 --> 01:06:39,233 Byron. [laughs] 1123 01:06:39,299 --> 01:06:40,933 I'll field this one. 1124 01:06:41,000 --> 01:06:43,000 It's because we have each other's backs, 1125 01:06:43,066 --> 01:06:45,700 and he saw that I was outnumbered. 1126 01:06:45,766 --> 01:06:47,533 Bronson isn't just a bruiser, 1127 01:06:48,133 --> 01:06:50,200 he's a highly ethical man. 1128 01:06:53,266 --> 01:06:55,600 And I just want everyone to know 1129 01:06:55,666 --> 01:06:58,899 that if you mess with me, you mess with us. 1130 01:06:58,966 --> 01:07:02,100 And, I wanted to extend an invitation to you 1131 01:07:02,166 --> 01:07:04,000 from MizTV tonight, 1132 01:07:05,033 --> 01:07:06,000 VIP. 1133 01:07:06,066 --> 01:07:07,500 Anything for a friend. 1134 01:07:08,833 --> 01:07:10,299 Friend? 1135 01:07:10,366 --> 01:07:12,966 Look, there is no us. 1136 01:07:13,766 --> 01:07:15,299 If you want something, 1137 01:07:16,399 --> 01:07:17,333 pay me. 1138 01:07:24,466 --> 01:07:26,133 Classic Bronson. 1139 01:07:26,200 --> 01:07:27,700 It's part of our rapport. 1140 01:07:27,766 --> 01:07:28,833 It's French. 1141 01:07:30,500 --> 01:07:32,033 Oh, shut up, Byron. 1142 01:07:34,966 --> 01:07:36,433 [Corey] I echo his sentiments. 1143 01:07:36,500 --> 01:07:38,533 [Kevin] Starting to sound like you, Corey Graves. 1144 01:07:38,600 --> 01:07:40,166 Bronson Reed is all business. 1145 01:07:40,233 --> 01:07:41,700 [Corey] Speaking of all business. 1146 01:07:41,766 --> 01:07:43,833 ["Taking It All" playing] 1147 01:07:45,533 --> 01:07:47,100 ♪ We're taking it all ♪ 1148 01:07:47,166 --> 01:07:49,166 ♪ Settle the score The one who will not… ♪ 1149 01:07:49,233 --> 01:07:50,466 [bell rings] 1150 01:07:50,533 --> 01:07:54,100 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 1151 01:07:54,166 --> 01:07:56,966 Introducing first, from Las Vegas, Nevada, 1152 01:07:57,033 --> 01:08:00,733 weighing in at 250 pounds, 1153 01:08:00,799 --> 01:08:04,433 Solo Sikoa. 1154 01:08:04,500 --> 01:08:06,466 [Kevin] You'll notice, Corey, that Solo Sikoa 1155 01:08:06,533 --> 01:08:08,899 does not have The Usos by his side. 1156 01:08:08,966 --> 01:08:13,000 Solo and The Usos with an attack on Kevin Owens earlier tonight, 1157 01:08:13,066 --> 01:08:17,433 after KO's victory over Baron Corbin Adam Pearce, WWE official, 1158 01:08:17,500 --> 01:08:20,599 had had enough ordering The Usos out of the building 1159 01:08:20,666 --> 01:08:22,433 with security escorting them. 1160 01:08:22,500 --> 01:08:25,733 Solo Sikoa ordered to stay and take on Dolph Ziggler. 1161 01:08:25,800 --> 01:08:28,033 [Corey] Let me ask you this, Kevin Patrick. 1162 01:08:28,099 --> 01:08:32,266 Do you see anything resembling fear, or disappointment, 1163 01:08:32,333 --> 01:08:35,899 or concern in the eyes of the Street Champ? 1164 01:08:35,966 --> 01:08:37,599 No. The heavy hitter. 1165 01:08:37,666 --> 01:08:42,599 The Enforcer of The Bloodline is here to do what he does best, 1166 01:08:42,666 --> 01:08:44,099 hurt people. 1167 01:08:46,233 --> 01:08:50,633 A heavily taped right thumb used to deliver the Samoan Spike. 1168 01:08:50,700 --> 01:08:52,399 ["I Am Perfection" playing] 1169 01:08:52,466 --> 01:08:55,333 [Corey] Quickly becoming a trademark of Solo, 1170 01:08:55,399 --> 01:08:57,333 an homage to the great Umaga. 1171 01:08:57,399 --> 01:08:59,800 [announcer] His opponent, residing in Hollywood, Florida, 1172 01:08:59,866 --> 01:09:04,633 weighing 218 pounds, Dolph Ziggler. 1173 01:09:05,633 --> 01:09:07,533 [Kevin] He's a motivated man, Dolph Ziggler. 1174 01:09:07,599 --> 01:09:09,599 He certainly is attacked, he was victimized. 1175 01:09:09,666 --> 01:09:12,500 One of the victims of Solo Sikoa and The Bloodline 1176 01:09:12,566 --> 01:09:15,533 a couple of weeks ago on Monday Night Raw. 1177 01:09:16,200 --> 01:09:17,399 Speaking of Raw, folks. 1178 01:09:17,466 --> 01:09:20,566 Cincinnati, Ohio, we're coming for you next Monday night. 1179 01:09:20,633 --> 01:09:23,433 Make sure you're there with us in Cincinnati. 1180 01:09:23,500 --> 01:09:25,166 [yells indistinctly] 1181 01:09:25,233 --> 01:09:29,233 [Corey] Look at the intensity of the face of the show-off Dolph Ziggler 1182 01:09:29,300 --> 01:09:35,200 who said earlier tonight, he is here in this match for revenge. 1183 01:09:35,266 --> 01:09:38,466 Ziggler still has not forgiven, nor forgotten 1184 01:09:38,533 --> 01:09:42,800 what The Bloodline, Solo in particular, did to him several weeks back 1185 01:09:42,866 --> 01:09:44,599 -as chaos reigned supreme… -[bell rings] 1186 01:09:44,666 --> 01:09:46,066 …on Monday Night Raw. 1187 01:09:46,133 --> 01:09:48,366 [Kevin] Look at the pace early on here of Dolph Ziggler. 1188 01:09:48,433 --> 01:09:50,066 A hot start from the veteran. 1189 01:09:50,133 --> 01:09:53,599 [Corey] Dolph Ziggler a world-class amateur wrestler, former world champion. 1190 01:09:54,099 --> 01:09:56,800 Dolph has a hall of fame résumé. 1191 01:09:56,866 --> 01:09:59,533 [Kevin] He's held 15 championships in WWE. 1192 01:09:59,599 --> 01:10:01,000 -[Corey] Oh, man. -[Kevin] Wow. 1193 01:10:01,066 --> 01:10:03,766 [Corey] It's a what-have-you-done-for-me-lately business. 1194 01:10:04,400 --> 01:10:06,700 And Solo Sikoa right now 1195 01:10:07,266 --> 01:10:10,500 looking to dominate and carve his own path 1196 01:10:10,566 --> 01:10:12,266 to the top of the mountain. 1197 01:10:12,933 --> 01:10:15,300 [Kevin] We mentioned the hot start from Dolph Ziggler, 1198 01:10:15,366 --> 01:10:17,200 he was flattened by Solo Sikoa. 1199 01:10:18,866 --> 01:10:21,466 [Corey] Ziggler going to have to rely on his experience, 1200 01:10:21,533 --> 01:10:23,333 his speed, his grappling ability. 1201 01:10:23,400 --> 01:10:26,800 But Solo the heavy-handed super athlete 1202 01:10:27,466 --> 01:10:30,833 moves incredibly well for a man of his size. 1203 01:10:30,900 --> 01:10:32,666 Hits twice as hard as most. 1204 01:10:33,366 --> 01:10:36,566 Solo is the genuine article, which is why he's been tasked 1205 01:10:36,633 --> 01:10:39,133 with doing the dirty work of much of The Bloodline. 1206 01:10:39,200 --> 01:10:41,133 [Kevin] Well, you've been in the ring, Corey. 1207 01:10:41,200 --> 01:10:44,533 How do you use your experience against someone so brutal, so volatile? 1208 01:10:44,599 --> 01:10:47,533 [Corey] Listen, for all Dolph Ziggler has accomplished in his career, 1209 01:10:48,066 --> 01:10:52,500 I don't know that he's ever competed against someone quite as dynamic 1210 01:10:52,566 --> 01:10:55,866 as Solo Sikoa, with the ruthlessness. 1211 01:10:56,633 --> 01:11:00,700 A menacing look on the face of Sikoa, 1212 01:11:00,766 --> 01:11:03,933 who seems merely inconvenienced 1213 01:11:04,000 --> 01:11:06,166 to this point by Dolph Ziggler. 1214 01:11:07,266 --> 01:11:09,800 [Kevin] Now going to work on Dolph Ziggler. 1215 01:11:10,366 --> 01:11:12,433 Solo Sikoa, we call him The Enforcer, 1216 01:11:12,500 --> 01:11:16,133 the insurance policy for Roman Reigns is how he sees it. 1217 01:11:17,400 --> 01:11:20,700 [Corey] Solo has gone by many names since we first laid eyes on him 1218 01:11:20,766 --> 01:11:22,200 at Clash at the Castle. 1219 01:11:23,433 --> 01:11:24,933 All of them ring true. 1220 01:11:25,000 --> 01:11:26,466 [Ziggler exclaims in pain] 1221 01:11:26,533 --> 01:11:29,266 [Kevin] Yet to be beaten in one-on-one competition 1222 01:11:29,333 --> 01:11:30,833 on Raw or SmackDown. 1223 01:11:32,700 --> 01:11:35,666 No doubt Roman Reigns looking on at Solo Sikoa here. 1224 01:11:36,433 --> 01:11:38,000 Just decimating Dolph Ziggler. 1225 01:11:38,066 --> 01:11:39,200 [yells] 1226 01:11:41,633 --> 01:11:44,533 [Kevin] Hooking the leg now to put away Ziggler early, who kicks out. 1227 01:11:44,599 --> 01:11:47,533 [Corey] There's just something different in the eyes of Solo. 1228 01:11:47,599 --> 01:11:49,733 I know Jimmy and Jey Uso extremely well, 1229 01:11:49,800 --> 01:11:51,733 I spent a lot of time with those guys, 1230 01:11:51,800 --> 01:11:56,200 but to see them, the brothers of Solo Sikoa 1231 01:11:56,266 --> 01:12:00,566 interact with Solo, it's as though even they're a little unsure of him. 1232 01:12:00,633 --> 01:12:03,566 They don't know what he's thinking at all times. 1233 01:12:03,633 --> 01:12:05,200 The guy's a wildcard, 1234 01:12:05,266 --> 01:12:09,066 and it has paid off extremely well for The Bloodline. 1235 01:12:09,133 --> 01:12:12,000 [Kevin] You say wildcard, can you imagine if Solo Sikoa 1236 01:12:12,066 --> 01:12:15,200 is part of the Royal Rumble match two weeks from Saturday? 1237 01:12:15,266 --> 01:12:18,433 [Corey] I think Solo would certainly fair extremely well 1238 01:12:18,500 --> 01:12:21,766 in an environment where it is every man for himself. 1239 01:12:22,500 --> 01:12:26,166 Jawbreaker by Dolph creating a little separation. 1240 01:12:26,233 --> 01:12:28,599 Again, you can never count the show off. 1241 01:12:28,666 --> 01:12:31,400 Ziggler fighting with everything he's got. 1242 01:12:34,933 --> 01:12:36,666 [Kevin] Ziggler looking to turn it around. 1243 01:12:37,500 --> 01:12:39,166 Caught by Solo Sikoa. 1244 01:12:40,866 --> 01:12:44,733 Oh! Big right from Ziggler, and again, and a dropkick. 1245 01:12:44,800 --> 01:12:49,366 I mentioned the Royal Rumble, Ziggler, 15 appearances in Royal Rumble matches. 1246 01:12:51,133 --> 01:12:52,700 [Corey] Oh my God. 1247 01:12:53,466 --> 01:12:55,500 Fifteen may be the limit. 1248 01:12:55,566 --> 01:12:58,333 [Kevin] Is there any way back for Ziggler here against Sikoa? 1249 01:13:02,666 --> 01:13:04,000 You're watching Monday Night Raw. 1250 01:13:04,066 --> 01:13:06,066 Solo Sikoa here eyeing the prize. 1251 01:13:06,133 --> 01:13:09,966 Dolph Ziggler in a perilous position as Solo gathers momentum. 1252 01:13:10,033 --> 01:13:11,333 Oh my word! 1253 01:13:11,400 --> 01:13:13,266 [Corey] Goodnight. 1254 01:13:17,700 --> 01:13:21,666 The look of disgust on the face of the Street Champ. 1255 01:13:21,733 --> 01:13:23,099 It's almost as though Solo-- 1256 01:13:23,166 --> 01:13:26,033 [Kevin] Grabs the leg cover now for the victory, Dolph Ziggler. 1257 01:13:26,099 --> 01:13:29,633 [Corey] As we look once again at the old family tradition, 1258 01:13:29,700 --> 01:13:32,433 backing it up in painful fashion. 1259 01:13:32,500 --> 01:13:35,800 It's as though Solo is asking Dolph Ziggler, "Is that all you got?" 1260 01:13:35,866 --> 01:13:38,800 "Is that all you brought to feed me tonight?" 1261 01:13:39,566 --> 01:13:41,966 [Kevin] Ziggler one of the victims a couple of weeks ago 1262 01:13:42,033 --> 01:13:44,166 when The Bloodline were wreaking havoc, 1263 01:13:44,233 --> 01:13:46,133 decimating the Monday Night Raw roster. 1264 01:13:46,200 --> 01:13:48,366 Says he wants payback, revenge tonight. 1265 01:13:48,433 --> 01:13:49,666 They went too far. 1266 01:13:50,833 --> 01:13:52,566 Maybe regretting his decision. 1267 01:13:53,500 --> 01:13:56,900 [Corey] Let's be honest, this has been a completely one-sided affair. 1268 01:13:56,966 --> 01:14:01,466 Solo Sikoa has dominated Dolph Ziggler since the opening bell. 1269 01:14:01,533 --> 01:14:03,700 Obviously, Ziggler's shown glimpses of offense. 1270 01:14:03,766 --> 01:14:09,666 A little bit of hope, but Dolph Ziggler has been overwhelmed by Solo Sikoa. 1271 01:14:09,733 --> 01:14:12,666 [Kevin] It was a hot start for Dolph Ziggler, but if anything, 1272 01:14:12,733 --> 01:14:14,300 that seemed to anger Solo Sikoa. 1273 01:14:14,366 --> 01:14:16,633 [Corey] This is a former World Heavyweight Champion 1274 01:14:16,700 --> 01:14:19,633 in Dolph Ziggler, that Solo is dominating. 1275 01:14:19,700 --> 01:14:20,833 [Kevin] Oh, man. 1276 01:14:20,900 --> 01:14:23,700 [Corey] Destroying, decimating. 1277 01:14:28,200 --> 01:14:31,633 [Kevin] Lifeless body of Dolph Ziggler now, 1278 01:14:31,700 --> 01:14:34,566 as Solo Sikoa may be ready to feast. 1279 01:14:34,633 --> 01:14:36,200 [Corey] Look at the impact. 1280 01:14:36,266 --> 01:14:38,900 Look at the height and the distance. 1281 01:14:38,966 --> 01:14:42,900 Solo launching Dolph Ziggler with a Samoan drop. 1282 01:14:48,533 --> 01:14:51,933 Solo now looking to end this. 1283 01:14:52,000 --> 01:14:55,599 Ready to hop on a plane back to the Island of Relevancy. 1284 01:14:55,666 --> 01:14:57,133 [Kevin] Here we go again. 1285 01:14:57,633 --> 01:14:59,066 Ziggler up on his feet. 1286 01:14:59,133 --> 01:15:00,599 Rocked Solo Sikoa. 1287 01:15:01,766 --> 01:15:04,066 Is there an opening here for Dolph Ziggler? 1288 01:15:04,633 --> 01:15:06,966 [Corey] If there is, the veteran will exploit it. 1289 01:15:07,033 --> 01:15:09,966 A big kick to the ear of Solo. 1290 01:15:10,033 --> 01:15:12,633 The Enforcer seems to be taken off balance slightly. 1291 01:15:12,700 --> 01:15:13,833 Oh my God. 1292 01:15:14,433 --> 01:15:16,666 Forehead first into the ring post. 1293 01:15:16,733 --> 01:15:19,400 [Kevin] There's the experience of Dolph Ziggler. 1294 01:15:19,466 --> 01:15:20,599 [Corey] Dolph may do it. 1295 01:15:20,666 --> 01:15:21,933 Dolph's going to do it. 1296 01:15:22,000 --> 01:15:23,666 [Kevin] He may do it. His right-- Oh no. 1297 01:15:23,733 --> 01:15:25,633 Shoulder's up from Solo Sikoa. 1298 01:15:26,466 --> 01:15:28,166 Dolph Ziggler so close. 1299 01:15:30,200 --> 01:15:34,200 [Corey] The look of confusion in the eyes of Solo Sikoa, 1300 01:15:34,933 --> 01:15:38,000 who was caught off guard by the veteran Ziggler. 1301 01:15:38,733 --> 01:15:43,966 Delivering a beautiful DDT, spiking the Street Champ, 1302 01:15:44,033 --> 01:15:48,033 and now at the top of your screen, Ziggler feeling it. 1303 01:15:49,666 --> 01:15:53,466 [Kevin] Some may say it was the look of disbelief on the face of Solo Sikoa. 1304 01:15:53,533 --> 01:15:56,133 I'm not sure anyone's come that close to beating The Enforcer 1305 01:15:56,200 --> 01:15:58,000 in one-on-one action. 1306 01:15:59,500 --> 01:16:02,266 [Corey] You know when almost counts, KP. 1307 01:16:02,333 --> 01:16:04,766 Horseshoes and hand grenades. 1308 01:16:04,833 --> 01:16:05,833 Not in WWE. 1309 01:16:05,900 --> 01:16:08,000 -[Kevin] Ziggler wiggles free. -[Corey] He did it. 1310 01:16:08,066 --> 01:16:10,833 -[Kevin] He turns it around. -[Corey] Dolph's going to do it again. 1311 01:16:10,900 --> 01:16:13,833 [Kevin] Ziggler for the win. No. Sikoa still alive. 1312 01:16:15,033 --> 01:16:16,533 [Corey] Wow. 1313 01:16:16,599 --> 01:16:18,300 That is twice now. 1314 01:16:19,633 --> 01:16:23,133 Twice Dolph Ziggler has come within an eyelash 1315 01:16:23,200 --> 01:16:26,599 of beating The Enforcer of The Bloodline. 1316 01:16:26,666 --> 01:16:28,166 Zigzag connects. 1317 01:16:28,766 --> 01:16:33,133 Dolph unable to hook the leg, chalk it up to exhaustion. 1318 01:16:33,200 --> 01:16:34,866 Chalk it up to agony. 1319 01:16:34,933 --> 01:16:37,933 Dolph couldn't fully execute a pinfall. 1320 01:16:39,133 --> 01:16:40,933 And this one continues. 1321 01:16:41,000 --> 01:16:43,000 What an effort from both men. 1322 01:16:43,066 --> 01:16:45,766 [Kevin] Now Dolph's turn to express that disbelief. 1323 01:16:46,933 --> 01:16:50,066 Zigzag, the DDT, neither have worked so far 1324 01:16:50,133 --> 01:16:53,000 as he goes blows here to Solo Sikoa. 1325 01:16:54,599 --> 01:16:56,733 [Corey] Dolph now with a headbutt of his own. 1326 01:16:56,800 --> 01:17:00,766 I think that's an ill-advised strategy considering Solo's heritage. 1327 01:17:02,000 --> 01:17:04,133 [Kevin] Look for the super kick, caught by Solo. 1328 01:17:04,200 --> 01:17:05,500 [Corey] Just shrugged off. 1329 01:17:07,666 --> 01:17:10,333 Dolph with the kick to the knee looking for the famouser. 1330 01:17:11,566 --> 01:17:13,666 Solo ain't having it. 1331 01:17:14,866 --> 01:17:18,666 -[Kevin] Dolph an a dangerous-- Oh! -[Corey] Samoan Spike. 1332 01:17:18,733 --> 01:17:19,966 That is it. 1333 01:17:20,033 --> 01:17:21,433 You can count to 20. 1334 01:17:21,500 --> 01:17:23,300 [Kevin] Goodnight, Dolph Ziggler. 1335 01:17:23,366 --> 01:17:24,733 [bell rings] 1336 01:17:24,800 --> 01:17:26,166 ["Taking It All" playing] 1337 01:17:27,566 --> 01:17:32,099 [announcer] Here is your winner, Solo Sikoa. 1338 01:17:32,166 --> 01:17:34,099 [Corey] Solo wins. 1339 01:17:34,166 --> 01:17:36,366 Flawless victory. 1340 01:17:37,733 --> 01:17:39,966 Keep stacking the bodies 1341 01:17:41,300 --> 01:17:44,333 at the feet of The Enforcer. 1342 01:17:44,966 --> 01:17:48,333 The Street Champ reigns supreme yet again. 1343 01:17:48,400 --> 01:17:50,900 And look who's here to celebrate. 1344 01:17:50,966 --> 01:17:53,633 [Kevin] Oh, wow. They're back. Back in the building. 1345 01:17:53,700 --> 01:17:54,833 [yelling indistinctly] 1346 01:17:54,900 --> 01:17:59,666 [Corey] Thumbing their noses at Adam Pearce and all of his authority. 1347 01:18:02,466 --> 01:18:08,533 We thought for a moment Dolph Ziggler had solved Solo Sikoa. 1348 01:18:08,599 --> 01:18:12,700 The zigzag, but at two and seven-eighths 1349 01:18:12,766 --> 01:18:14,833 the Street Champ woke up 1350 01:18:15,700 --> 01:18:17,733 and changed the game. 1351 01:18:18,466 --> 01:18:20,333 [Kevin] Put Dolph Ziggler down 1352 01:18:20,400 --> 01:18:24,233 on the long list of victims of Solo Sikoa. 1353 01:18:24,300 --> 01:18:28,466 Samoan Spike, and a vicious one at that. 1354 01:18:28,533 --> 01:18:30,633 Check this out again. Man! 1355 01:18:32,566 --> 01:18:34,433 [Corey] Unbelievable impact. 1356 01:18:35,366 --> 01:18:39,666 Carrying on the tradition of brutality, of savagery. 1357 01:18:39,733 --> 01:18:42,366 [yelling] 1358 01:18:42,433 --> 01:18:47,599 What a night for The Usos and the entire Bloodline. 1359 01:18:49,133 --> 01:18:51,066 It's a frightening sight, it really is. 1360 01:18:51,133 --> 01:18:53,833 He's one mean and frightening superstar, Solo Sikoa. 1361 01:18:53,900 --> 01:18:56,500 And I'm sure you, Corey Graves, would say the same 1362 01:18:56,566 --> 01:18:59,533 about ex-convict now, Dominik Mysterio. 1363 01:19:01,333 --> 01:19:03,666 We go back to Christmas Eve. 1364 01:19:03,733 --> 01:19:06,300 I know you want to. Come on, hit me. 1365 01:19:06,933 --> 01:19:08,266 No. 1366 01:19:08,333 --> 01:19:10,066 What? What the hell? 1367 01:19:10,133 --> 01:19:11,400 This is abuse. 1368 01:19:11,466 --> 01:19:13,599 All right, I need you to turn around for me. 1369 01:19:13,666 --> 01:19:15,033 [Rhea] Wait, what? What? 1370 01:19:15,099 --> 01:19:16,433 -Relax. -[Rhea] You're kidding. 1371 01:19:16,500 --> 01:19:18,099 -No. -We're the ones that got abused. 1372 01:19:18,166 --> 01:19:20,266 -I need you to-- -Do not start this car. 1373 01:19:20,333 --> 01:19:22,433 Hey, I won't make it in jail. Don't let them take me. 1374 01:19:22,500 --> 01:19:24,099 -[Rhea] No. -Call Finn and Priest. 1375 01:19:24,166 --> 01:19:25,633 [officer] I need you to step away. 1376 01:19:25,700 --> 01:19:27,733 [Dominik] Don't let them take me. I won't make it. 1377 01:19:27,800 --> 01:19:29,000 I won't make it. 1378 01:19:29,766 --> 01:19:32,266 Prison changes a man. 1379 01:19:32,866 --> 01:19:34,833 And you guys might think 1380 01:19:34,900 --> 01:19:36,366 that it's over for me, 1381 01:19:37,033 --> 01:19:38,166 but no. 1382 01:19:39,166 --> 01:19:41,000 I'm just getting started. 1383 01:19:41,966 --> 01:19:45,266 And, Mami, I'll see you soon. 1384 01:19:45,333 --> 01:19:49,266 [speaking in Spanish] 1385 01:19:52,666 --> 01:19:55,599 [Corey] Rhea called Priest, Rhea called Bálor. 1386 01:19:55,666 --> 01:19:58,533 Hell, I think Rhea may have called Camille Vasquez, 1387 01:19:58,599 --> 01:20:03,733 but the most dangerous man in WWE is free. 1388 01:20:03,800 --> 01:20:09,400 Dominik Mysterio is here live on MizTV, next. 1389 01:20:14,633 --> 01:20:16,900 We want to send a special thanks to HARDY, 1390 01:20:16,966 --> 01:20:20,833 who may be in witness protection after angering Solo Sikoa last week 1391 01:20:20,900 --> 01:20:24,866 for Sold Out, an official theme song of WWE Royal Rumble 1392 01:20:24,933 --> 01:20:27,666 from the album the mockingbird & THE CROW, 1393 01:20:27,733 --> 01:20:31,900 available January 20th on Apple Music and Spotify. 1394 01:20:31,966 --> 01:20:34,400 And don't miss HARDY at the Royal Rumble. 1395 01:20:38,200 --> 01:20:39,933 Welcome back to Monday Night Raw. 1396 01:20:40,000 --> 01:20:42,900 Now I am standing by hoping to get in a word with Bayley 1397 01:20:42,966 --> 01:20:44,666 before she packs up and leaves the arena. 1398 01:20:44,733 --> 01:20:47,333 Bayley. Hi. Well, I was just wondering 1399 01:20:47,400 --> 01:20:51,966 if you feel like tonight's statement win over Michin sent a message to Becky Lynch? 1400 01:20:52,033 --> 01:20:54,866 Well, I think I sent a message to Becky Lynch when I beat her, 1401 01:20:54,933 --> 01:20:57,866 just like I sent a message to Michin when I beat her. 1402 01:20:57,933 --> 01:21:00,466 Just like we sent a message to the entire locker room 1403 01:21:00,533 --> 01:21:02,933 that Damage CTRL is the most dominant force 1404 01:21:03,000 --> 01:21:05,566 in the whole division, if you haven't told-- 1405 01:21:05,633 --> 01:21:07,300 The only thing that you've proven 1406 01:21:07,366 --> 01:21:10,200 was that you're nothing but a fraud and a cheat. 1407 01:21:10,266 --> 01:21:13,966 [scoffs] Michin. Nobody likes a sore loser. 1408 01:21:14,033 --> 01:21:18,000 But as a role model, I'm all about bringing my fellow superstars up. 1409 01:21:18,066 --> 01:21:20,933 So look, I'm proud of you for stepping up to me tonight 1410 01:21:21,000 --> 01:21:22,633 in Becky's honor or something, 1411 01:21:22,700 --> 01:21:25,700 but you want to know the difference between me and Becky, 1412 01:21:25,766 --> 01:21:28,900 is that I'm not afraid to accept some help. 1413 01:21:28,966 --> 01:21:33,266 Just like I'm not afraid to accept some help to kick your ass right now. 1414 01:21:33,333 --> 01:21:35,966 [all yelling and grunting] 1415 01:21:36,033 --> 01:21:38,666 [Kevin] Damage CTRL here teeing off on Michin. 1416 01:21:38,733 --> 01:21:40,200 -Get her! -[grunting] 1417 01:21:40,266 --> 01:21:41,599 [Kevin] Three against one. 1418 01:21:42,233 --> 01:21:43,266 [grunts] 1419 01:21:44,566 --> 01:21:48,366 -[Bayley] Hold her. Hey! -[yelling] 1420 01:21:48,433 --> 01:21:51,500 -Just let me give you some advice, okay? -[groaning] 1421 01:21:51,566 --> 01:21:56,266 Don't step up for someone who won't be here for you, all right? 1422 01:21:56,333 --> 01:21:59,233 Becky Lynch is an idiot and so are you. 1423 01:21:59,300 --> 01:22:01,800 -Get her. -[grunting] 1424 01:22:01,866 --> 01:22:03,400 [Damage CTRL laughing] 1425 01:22:04,633 --> 01:22:05,733 [crowd boos] 1426 01:22:06,566 --> 01:22:07,866 [Bayley] Good job guys. 1427 01:22:13,633 --> 01:22:15,833 ["I Came To Play" playing] 1428 01:22:15,900 --> 01:22:19,166 [Corey] I suggest Michin take Damage CTRL's advice. 1429 01:22:19,866 --> 01:22:23,700 [Kevin] I know you've been looking forward to this all day, Corey. 1430 01:22:23,766 --> 01:22:25,566 [Corey] No doubt about it. 1431 01:22:25,633 --> 01:22:28,366 You can see it plastered across your screen. 1432 01:22:28,433 --> 01:22:32,833 It will live up to its billing. It will be absolutely awesome. 1433 01:22:34,666 --> 01:22:39,033 [announcer] Please welcome the host of MizTV, 1434 01:22:39,099 --> 01:22:42,700 The Miz. 1435 01:22:42,766 --> 01:22:46,533 [Corey] Styled impeccably, we know we can count on Miz 1436 01:22:46,599 --> 01:22:48,800 to ask the hard-hitting questions. 1437 01:22:48,866 --> 01:22:52,066 This is not something you are going to want to miss. 1438 01:22:52,133 --> 01:22:55,133 Miz gets down to the bottom of all the issues. 1439 01:22:55,200 --> 01:23:00,066 [Kevin] Dominik Mysterio tweeting earlier, saying he's ready to tell his story. 1440 01:23:00,133 --> 01:23:02,033 Miz getting the scoop of the year. 1441 01:23:02,099 --> 01:23:04,333 Getting it on MizTV here tonight. 1442 01:23:05,433 --> 01:23:08,300 Welcome to the most must-see WWE talk show in history. 1443 01:23:08,366 --> 01:23:09,766 Welcome to… 1444 01:23:09,833 --> 01:23:11,400 [crowd] MizTV. 1445 01:23:11,466 --> 01:23:14,933 MizTV, and tonight I outdid myself. 1446 01:23:15,533 --> 01:23:17,700 Tonight, you know, 1447 01:23:17,766 --> 01:23:21,599 I realized that I have a lot of notable guests on MizTV. 1448 01:23:21,666 --> 01:23:24,300 Guests like John Cena. 1449 01:23:24,366 --> 01:23:26,400 [crowd cheers] 1450 01:23:26,466 --> 01:23:29,866 Like our "Tribal Chief" Roman Reigns. 1451 01:23:29,933 --> 01:23:31,300 [crowd cheers] 1452 01:23:31,366 --> 01:23:37,400 But tonight, on the first MizTV of 2023… 1453 01:23:37,466 --> 01:23:38,733 [crowd cheers] 1454 01:23:38,800 --> 01:23:40,133 Oh, yeah. 1455 01:23:40,200 --> 01:23:45,400 I am going to give an exclusive look into our justice system. 1456 01:23:45,466 --> 01:23:47,000 Ladies and gentlemen, 1457 01:23:47,066 --> 01:23:49,500 please give it up for Judgment Day's 1458 01:23:49,566 --> 01:23:51,733 very own bad boy, 1459 01:23:51,800 --> 01:23:54,433 Dominik Mysterio. 1460 01:23:54,500 --> 01:23:56,066 ["It Is My Time" playing] 1461 01:23:58,566 --> 01:24:02,166 ♪ Mysterio! ♪ 1462 01:24:05,233 --> 01:24:06,833 ♪ Now I'm coming for ya… ♪ 1463 01:24:08,266 --> 01:24:13,466 [Corey] Out on bail, fresh out of jail, Alabama dreaming. 1464 01:24:13,533 --> 01:24:16,833 Soon as he stepped on the scene, we heard Rhea screaming. 1465 01:24:17,833 --> 01:24:20,166 What do you know about that life, KP? 1466 01:24:20,233 --> 01:24:23,666 [Kevin] I just want to know, what is Dominik Mysterio wearing? 1467 01:24:23,733 --> 01:24:28,066 [Corey] Dominik Mysterio has seen some things that makes it hard to smile. 1468 01:24:28,133 --> 01:24:30,133 He may never smile again. 1469 01:24:30,200 --> 01:24:33,500 [Kevin] You're making him sound like Andy Dufresne here, Graves. 1470 01:24:33,566 --> 01:24:34,933 That's not the case. 1471 01:24:35,733 --> 01:24:38,666 It's not like he spent a year in Ad Seg or at the SHU. 1472 01:24:38,733 --> 01:24:42,633 [Corey] Keep it up. Keep it up, KP. You wouldn't survive a day in the joint. 1473 01:24:44,366 --> 01:24:46,900 Dominik was forced to live off of gruel 1474 01:24:46,966 --> 01:24:50,200 and gruel sandwiches, and you can eat your own hair. 1475 01:24:51,500 --> 01:24:54,599 [Kevin] I'm not sure if Dominik was there for that long. 1476 01:24:54,666 --> 01:24:56,200 [Corey] I talked to Dominik earlier, 1477 01:24:56,266 --> 01:24:59,233 and he said he's so dangerous he's afraid of himself. 1478 01:25:03,766 --> 01:25:06,966 [Kevin] That is a cold blooded man, right there. 1479 01:25:09,233 --> 01:25:10,599 ♪ Now I'm coming for ya… ♪ 1480 01:25:11,366 --> 01:25:15,400 [Byron] We're about to hear the story of Dominik Mysterio in prison. 1481 01:25:15,466 --> 01:25:18,666 [Corey] Don't talk too loud. Dom was-- 1482 01:25:18,733 --> 01:25:20,233 They even let Dom out in the yard. 1483 01:25:21,233 --> 01:25:25,133 He knows what kind of mood he's in. He needs some fresh air and some sunshine. 1484 01:25:25,866 --> 01:25:27,233 Three hots and a cot. 1485 01:25:28,900 --> 01:25:31,300 [Kevin] Crowd here on the edge of their seats. 1486 01:25:31,933 --> 01:25:34,466 Thank you for being here, Dominik. 1487 01:25:35,500 --> 01:25:37,466 And I see you brought your whole crew. 1488 01:25:37,533 --> 01:25:38,866 Sorry, there aren't more chairs. 1489 01:25:38,933 --> 01:25:43,533 I was expecting Dominik and his mami. But, hey, more the merrier. 1490 01:25:46,533 --> 01:25:50,866 The one thing I learned in prison, is you always roll with your crew. 1491 01:25:52,966 --> 01:25:56,833 And speaking of that, I gotta ask, what's it like? 1492 01:25:56,900 --> 01:25:58,900 You know, on the inside? 1493 01:26:01,866 --> 01:26:03,766 Snitches get stitches. 1494 01:26:05,566 --> 01:26:07,966 It's okay, Dom. Mami's here. 1495 01:26:09,066 --> 01:26:11,466 Hey, Dom, it's okay. You're safe now. You're a free man. 1496 01:26:11,533 --> 01:26:13,200 You can share your experience. 1497 01:26:13,266 --> 01:26:16,966 Dom, I think I speak for everyone in the arena 1498 01:26:17,033 --> 01:26:20,933 when I say we all want to know what happened, don't we? 1499 01:26:21,000 --> 01:26:23,933 [crowd roars] 1500 01:26:24,866 --> 01:26:26,733 Yeah, you want to know? 1501 01:26:26,800 --> 01:26:32,033 Imagine being locked up with the world's most dangerous people. 1502 01:26:33,666 --> 01:26:38,200 And not knowing when your next meal is going to be, 1503 01:26:38,266 --> 01:26:41,033 and it's either push or be pushed. 1504 01:26:41,900 --> 01:26:43,233 So what did you decide? 1505 01:26:45,133 --> 01:26:52,099 You know, I did a lot of thinking, and I thought If I am ever gonna see Mami, 1506 01:26:53,233 --> 01:26:56,733 on the other side again, I had to do what I had to do. 1507 01:26:57,766 --> 01:26:59,000 [Rhea] Yeah, he did. 1508 01:27:01,099 --> 01:27:04,966 And when life comes at you with crazy changes, 1509 01:27:05,033 --> 01:27:09,200 you just gotta grab it by the balls, you know, 1510 01:27:09,266 --> 01:27:11,566 kind of like what Maryse does to you. 1511 01:27:12,300 --> 01:27:14,800 [crowd exclaims] 1512 01:27:14,866 --> 01:27:17,933 Okay, okay, look, look. This is not about me. 1513 01:27:18,000 --> 01:27:20,333 You know what? You're right. It's not about you. 1514 01:27:20,400 --> 01:27:23,200 Hey, Dom. Why don't you tell him that wild story? 1515 01:27:23,266 --> 01:27:25,133 About how you got to scare that guy straight. 1516 01:27:26,333 --> 01:27:28,566 That's actually a good story. 1517 01:27:28,633 --> 01:27:31,433 So I was in my cell, right, with my cellmate. 1518 01:27:32,099 --> 01:27:36,933 Top bunk, where I was sleeping, and I overheard him saying 1519 01:27:37,000 --> 01:27:39,733 that he wanted to punch a hole in my face. 1520 01:27:40,933 --> 01:27:42,366 So what did I do? 1521 01:27:43,433 --> 01:27:44,500 What did you do, Dom? 1522 01:27:45,700 --> 01:27:48,966 I hopped down, I slapped him awake 1523 01:27:49,033 --> 01:27:51,500 and I asked him, "We got a problem here?" 1524 01:27:52,133 --> 01:27:53,066 And that was that. 1525 01:27:54,266 --> 01:27:57,033 That must have been a traumatic experience. 1526 01:27:57,099 --> 01:28:01,599 I think this entire arena needs to give you a round of applause 1527 01:28:01,666 --> 01:28:04,866 for sharing this perseverance of the human spirit. 1528 01:28:04,933 --> 01:28:06,733 [crowd booing] 1529 01:28:10,766 --> 01:28:16,066 And now I really truly know how Martha Stewart feels. 1530 01:28:18,366 --> 01:28:21,566 I'm sure you do. But, look, I have to ask. 1531 01:28:21,633 --> 01:28:23,333 We've been talking a lot about prison, 1532 01:28:23,400 --> 01:28:28,599 and my sources tell me that you were only held 1533 01:28:28,666 --> 01:28:31,599 in county jail for a few hours. 1534 01:28:31,666 --> 01:28:32,800 What did you just say? 1535 01:28:34,333 --> 01:28:36,133 Whoa. Look, look. 1536 01:28:36,200 --> 01:28:39,533 He's wearing a $500 off-white flannel. 1537 01:28:39,599 --> 01:28:43,000 Like, look, it's just a question. I mean, what are you gonna tell me next, 1538 01:28:43,066 --> 01:28:47,633 you were eating gruel omelets in the clink and getting chased by Dementors? 1539 01:28:48,333 --> 01:28:51,133 -[Kevin] Told ya. -Say that again. 1540 01:28:52,266 --> 01:28:57,233 [stammering] Well, look, look. Maybe I was misinformed. 1541 01:28:57,300 --> 01:28:59,233 Yeah, that's more like it. 1542 01:28:59,300 --> 01:29:02,366 Now, Dom, he's going to be here 1543 01:29:02,433 --> 01:29:08,066 to witness Finn Bálor and I win Tag Team Turmoil tonight. 1544 01:29:09,066 --> 01:29:10,766 And, Usos, 1545 01:29:11,800 --> 01:29:13,700 we're coming for the tag titles. 1546 01:29:16,133 --> 01:29:18,400 And as far as you go, Miz-- 1547 01:29:18,466 --> 01:29:20,466 ["Emergence" playing] 1548 01:29:20,866 --> 01:29:22,066 [Corey] Get out of there, Miz. 1549 01:29:24,200 --> 01:29:26,700 [Kevin] Impeccable journalism from The Miz. 1550 01:29:28,000 --> 01:29:29,933 [Corey] Told you about the gruel in there. 1551 01:29:33,033 --> 01:29:36,533 There's a couple of guys who spent a few nights in the tank. 1552 01:29:36,599 --> 01:29:40,000 [Kevin] Here we go, then, folks. Raw Tag Team Championship. 1553 01:29:40,066 --> 01:29:42,266 Who will be the number one contender? 1554 01:29:42,333 --> 01:29:46,633 We've got a Tag Team Turmoil, and Gallows and Anderson are out first. 1555 01:29:48,133 --> 01:29:49,933 [Corey] Well, if you're Gallows or Anderson 1556 01:29:50,000 --> 01:29:53,633 or The Judgment Day, this is an unenviable position, 1557 01:29:53,700 --> 01:29:56,166 being tasked with starting the match off, 1558 01:29:56,233 --> 01:29:59,366 because there is a lot of work to be done tonight. 1559 01:29:59,433 --> 01:30:01,766 [Kevin] It's our main event here on Monday Night Raw. 1560 01:30:01,833 --> 01:30:04,433 Tag Team Turmoil for the number one contender, 1561 01:30:04,500 --> 01:30:08,900 the Usos, the Raw Tag Team Championship, and it kicks off, next. 1562 01:30:13,533 --> 01:30:15,633 [Kevin] Welcome back to Monday Night Raw. 1563 01:30:15,700 --> 01:30:20,533 Who will be the number one contender for Raw Tag Team Championship? 1564 01:30:20,599 --> 01:30:25,099 We're all set to go here with The O.C., Gallows and Anderson in the ring. 1565 01:30:25,166 --> 01:30:26,800 Against The Judgment Day's 1566 01:30:26,866 --> 01:30:30,166 Finn Bálor and Damian Priest, Tag Team Turmoil. 1567 01:30:30,233 --> 01:30:34,300 In an elimination tag team match, two teams start in our ring right now, 1568 01:30:34,366 --> 01:30:35,500 when one is eliminated, 1569 01:30:35,566 --> 01:30:38,866 via pinfall submission, disqualification or count out, 1570 01:30:38,933 --> 01:30:42,633 another team enters until all teams have competed. 1571 01:30:42,700 --> 01:30:45,366 The last team standing is deemed the winner. 1572 01:30:45,433 --> 01:30:47,333 And they'll have their sights firmly fixed 1573 01:30:47,400 --> 01:30:50,433 on the Usos and the Raw Tag Team Championship. 1574 01:30:50,500 --> 01:30:53,500 [Corey] Moments ago, before the break, Damian Priest called out the Usos, 1575 01:30:53,566 --> 01:30:56,133 making sure that Jimmy and Jey are paying attention 1576 01:30:56,200 --> 01:31:00,266 because The Judgment Day has designs on becoming Tag Team Champions. 1577 01:31:00,333 --> 01:31:04,266 But the same can be said for every duo in this match-up. 1578 01:31:04,333 --> 01:31:06,900 But you have to pay attention to the X-factors 1579 01:31:06,966 --> 01:31:10,566 that The Judgment Day have, which other teams do not. 1580 01:31:10,633 --> 01:31:16,233 That being Rhea Ripley, The Eradicator, that being Dominik Mysterio. Oh! 1581 01:31:16,300 --> 01:31:18,800 Dom's got that 1000-yard stare in his eyes. 1582 01:31:18,866 --> 01:31:22,566 [Kevin] Karl Anderson, now hooking the leg to put away Finn Bálor, who kicks out. 1583 01:31:24,233 --> 01:31:28,133 You mentioned the Dominik and Rhea factor. What about the chemistry? Tag made here. 1584 01:31:28,200 --> 01:31:30,300 With the Good Brothers, Gallows and Anderson. 1585 01:31:30,366 --> 01:31:34,333 [Corey] The Good Brothers have held tag team gold literally all over the globe. 1586 01:31:34,400 --> 01:31:39,166 Everywhere they competed as a tag team, they succeeded at an extremely high level. 1587 01:31:39,233 --> 01:31:43,166 Big LG putting in the work on The Prince. 1588 01:31:43,700 --> 01:31:46,766 [Kevin] Two time Raw Tag Team champions, Gallows and Anderson. 1589 01:31:48,400 --> 01:31:51,500 They won their first at the Royal Rumble back in 2017. 1590 01:31:52,666 --> 01:31:54,633 Kick to the midsection of Bálor. 1591 01:31:58,033 --> 01:32:00,900 Anderson and Bálor, they know each other so well. 1592 01:32:01,733 --> 01:32:02,766 Tag made. 1593 01:32:03,300 --> 01:32:05,333 [Corey] Listen, I admire and understand 1594 01:32:05,400 --> 01:32:08,099 the goal of this match-up for all the teams involved. 1595 01:32:08,166 --> 01:32:12,233 But the Usos are functioning on a level that has never been seen before 1596 01:32:12,300 --> 01:32:13,966 in WWE's tag team division. 1597 01:32:14,033 --> 01:32:17,066 How about the victory this past Friday night on SmackDown 1598 01:32:17,133 --> 01:32:20,666 over Drew McIntyre and the Celtic warrior, Sheamus. A banger. 1599 01:32:21,366 --> 01:32:24,066 But in the end, all that matters is who still holds the gold. 1600 01:32:24,133 --> 01:32:25,900 [Kevin] Records are there to be broken. 1601 01:32:25,966 --> 01:32:29,599 This represents a massive opportunity for all five tag teams. 1602 01:32:29,666 --> 01:32:31,966 Tag made. In comes Damian Priest. 1603 01:32:32,800 --> 01:32:35,300 Look at these two behemoths. 1604 01:32:38,533 --> 01:32:42,200 [Corey] Big boot to the gut from the well-educated feet 1605 01:32:43,000 --> 01:32:45,566 of this monster of a human. 1606 01:32:46,900 --> 01:32:50,099 Gallows squashing Priest in the corner. 1607 01:32:50,166 --> 01:32:54,633 -[Kevin] Oh! -[Corey] Priest uncorked a right hand. 1608 01:32:57,233 --> 01:33:00,666 [Kevin] Ruthless display from Priest, but he's rocked by Gallows. 1609 01:33:04,466 --> 01:33:07,666 Would chemistry be an issue at all here for Damian Priest and Finn Bálor? 1610 01:33:07,733 --> 01:33:08,800 [Corey] Absolutely not. 1611 01:33:08,866 --> 01:33:10,933 They may not have the same duration 1612 01:33:12,033 --> 01:33:14,366 as a team that Gallows and Anderson have. 1613 01:33:14,433 --> 01:33:17,800 But Priest and Bálor are like a well-oiled machine these days. 1614 01:33:17,866 --> 01:33:20,800 The Judgment Day, a legitimate force to be reckoned with. 1615 01:33:22,300 --> 01:33:27,099 Tag made in behind Gallows. It's Finn Bálor now working on the legs. 1616 01:33:27,166 --> 01:33:30,666 [Corey] It's a brilliant strategy by the veteran Finn Bálor. 1617 01:33:30,733 --> 01:33:33,200 And Finn knows Gallows and Anderson as well as anybody. 1618 01:33:33,266 --> 01:33:36,700 There's a great deal of history between the three of them 1619 01:33:36,766 --> 01:33:39,500 spanning all the way back to their days in Japan. 1620 01:33:39,566 --> 01:33:44,200 If anyone can figure out how to solve Gallows and Anderson, it's Finn Bálor. 1621 01:33:44,266 --> 01:33:46,233 And ordinarily if you're Gallows and Anderson, 1622 01:33:46,300 --> 01:33:48,900 you'd have AJ Styles watching your back. 1623 01:33:48,966 --> 01:33:53,800 Instead, you don't have Styles to be neutralized by Dominik Mysterio out here. 1624 01:33:53,866 --> 01:33:56,833 [Kevin] Ankle injury to AJ Styles. We certainly wish him the best. 1625 01:33:56,900 --> 01:34:00,833 Tag made here as Priest rolls into the match here. 1626 01:34:00,900 --> 01:34:04,633 Hammering away at Luke Gallows again, going after the legs of Gallows. 1627 01:34:06,933 --> 01:34:09,633 [Corey] Priest just picking up where Bálor left off. 1628 01:34:10,500 --> 01:34:15,133 Leading by example, knowing that Dom may not be the same competitor he was 1629 01:34:15,200 --> 01:34:17,666 last time we saw him in a WWE ring. 1630 01:34:17,733 --> 01:34:22,333 Prison changes a man. When you're an ex-con like Dominik, 1631 01:34:22,400 --> 01:34:25,233 there's a lot of mental work he's got to do to himself. 1632 01:34:25,300 --> 01:34:27,466 [Kevin] Is that a teardrop under the eye? 1633 01:34:27,533 --> 01:34:31,833 [Corey] Don't ask questions you don't want the answers to, KP. 1634 01:34:31,900 --> 01:34:33,733 [Kevin] Fair enough. Gallows down. 1635 01:34:35,433 --> 01:34:37,766 Going to work on Damian Priest. 1636 01:34:37,833 --> 01:34:40,233 Looking to make a tag here with Karl Anderson. 1637 01:34:41,133 --> 01:34:42,700 Here comes Karl Anderson. 1638 01:34:43,800 --> 01:34:45,866 [Corey] Anderson able to avoid contact from Priest 1639 01:34:45,933 --> 01:34:49,533 and now Anderson teeing off, flattening Bálor. 1640 01:34:50,766 --> 01:34:54,366 But you can't take your eyes off of one without worrying about the other. 1641 01:34:55,633 --> 01:34:59,533 [Kevin] Something about the uppercuts of Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows. 1642 01:34:59,599 --> 01:35:04,400 Damian Priest is feeling that one. Anderson at pace and into the corner. 1643 01:35:05,566 --> 01:35:06,766 Oh! 1644 01:35:06,833 --> 01:35:12,466 [Corey] Martial arts kick drops Priest. Bálor joined the fray and got caught. 1645 01:35:14,633 --> 01:35:16,933 Nice move by the veteran Anderson. 1646 01:35:18,800 --> 01:35:20,666 It's going to backfire, though. 1647 01:35:20,733 --> 01:35:22,733 [Kevin] While the referee is looking the other way, 1648 01:35:22,800 --> 01:35:27,433 Damian Priest hammering Anderson into the steel steps. 1649 01:35:27,500 --> 01:35:29,733 It's all The Judgment Day right now. 1650 01:35:29,800 --> 01:35:31,733 [crowd booing] 1651 01:35:34,833 --> 01:35:36,633 [Kevin] Cannot wait for New Year's Eve 1652 01:35:36,700 --> 01:35:40,566 but we're witnessing a blockbuster main event to Monday Night Raw 1653 01:35:40,633 --> 01:35:43,366 with enormous implications. 1654 01:35:43,433 --> 01:35:46,966 [Corey] These are the first two of many teams in this Tag Team Turmoil match. 1655 01:35:47,033 --> 01:35:51,133 Someone will advance to challenge the Usos for the Raw Tag Team titles. 1656 01:35:51,200 --> 01:35:55,333 It could go any which way right now. Anderson makes the move. 1657 01:35:55,400 --> 01:35:57,000 The Big LG. 1658 01:35:58,300 --> 01:36:04,233 [Kevin] LG taking down Finn Bálor. Huge upper cut to the Irishman. 1659 01:36:06,866 --> 01:36:10,433 [Corey] Gallow squashing the Prince in the corner. 1660 01:36:11,466 --> 01:36:12,966 Like a human torpedo. 1661 01:36:13,599 --> 01:36:15,033 But here comes Priest. 1662 01:36:16,666 --> 01:36:20,300 [Kevin] Luke Gallow is gaining momentum. Down goes Damian Priest. 1663 01:36:20,366 --> 01:36:22,666 What a victory this would be for The O.C. 1664 01:36:22,733 --> 01:36:27,000 Its winner stays on here in the Tag Team Turmoil match. 1665 01:36:27,066 --> 01:36:29,566 Hook of the leg for the victory. 1666 01:36:29,633 --> 01:36:31,533 And a kick out by Bálor. 1667 01:36:32,466 --> 01:36:38,200 [Corey] It looked like Mami was ready to aid of her stable mate, Finn Bálor. 1668 01:36:40,033 --> 01:36:42,166 He's in all types of jeopardy right now. 1669 01:36:44,200 --> 01:36:46,800 The O.C. looking good, and-- Oh no! 1670 01:36:47,466 --> 01:36:51,966 Dominik ever present, ever dangerous. 1671 01:36:52,033 --> 01:36:53,500 And Bálor from behind. 1672 01:36:53,566 --> 01:36:56,333 Finn Bálor now, may get the one, two, three. 1673 01:36:56,400 --> 01:36:57,900 -[bell rings] -He's got it. 1674 01:36:58,800 --> 01:37:02,200 [announcer] Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson have been eliminated. 1675 01:37:04,566 --> 01:37:07,166 [Kevin] The O.C. are furious with the way that played out. 1676 01:37:07,233 --> 01:37:10,733 [Corey] The O.C. got treated like Dominik treated the COs. 1677 01:37:11,700 --> 01:37:15,300 [announcer] Welcome to the ring, the team of Shelton Benjamin 1678 01:37:15,366 --> 01:37:19,133 and Cedric Alexander! 1679 01:37:19,200 --> 01:37:22,166 [Kevin] This is Tag Team Turmoil. 1680 01:37:22,233 --> 01:37:24,633 -Here we go. Alexander! -[Corey] Oh my God! 1681 01:37:24,700 --> 01:37:26,400 [Kevin] With a hot start on Finn Bálor. 1682 01:37:26,466 --> 01:37:28,133 [Corey] No rest for the weary. 1683 01:37:28,200 --> 01:37:32,900 Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin, bringing the fight to The Judgment Day, 1684 01:37:32,966 --> 01:37:35,900 who've already competed once in a grueling matchup, 1685 01:37:35,966 --> 01:37:37,466 [bell ringing] 1686 01:37:37,533 --> 01:37:40,766 [Kevin] The bell rings, a vicious kick from Cedric Alexander on Bálor. 1687 01:37:42,433 --> 01:37:45,933 Shelton Benjamin and Cedric Alexander, former Raw Tag Team Champions, 1688 01:37:46,000 --> 01:37:47,400 Bálor now. 1689 01:37:47,466 --> 01:37:51,533 -[Corey] Finn nearly stole one. -[Kevin] Kick-out by Cedric Alexander. 1690 01:37:51,599 --> 01:37:55,033 Look at the pace and energy that they're bringing here for the win. 1691 01:37:55,099 --> 01:37:58,266 Bálor kicks-out now. How difficult is this 1692 01:37:58,333 --> 01:38:02,266 for The Judgment Day to get to the speed of the fresh Cedric and Shelton. 1693 01:38:02,333 --> 01:38:05,933 [Corey] It may be an impossible feat, and hopefully, Cedric and Shelton 1694 01:38:06,000 --> 01:38:08,266 were backstage keeping an eye on the developments 1695 01:38:08,333 --> 01:38:10,400 in the last part of tag team turmoil. 1696 01:38:10,466 --> 01:38:14,099 And Shelton and Cedric realized they need to keep an eye out 1697 01:38:14,166 --> 01:38:15,733 for Rhea Ripley and Dominik. 1698 01:38:15,800 --> 01:38:18,099 [Kevin] Hook of the leg after a suplex by Benjamin 1699 01:38:18,166 --> 01:38:19,966 and a kick out by Bálor once more. 1700 01:38:20,033 --> 01:38:21,433 [Corey] We saw moments ago. 1701 01:38:21,500 --> 01:38:25,233 We speak about it every week, the X-factors that Judgment Day possess. 1702 01:38:25,300 --> 01:38:28,700 Tonight it's Rhea Ripley, the ride or die, 1703 01:38:28,766 --> 01:38:33,066 who remarkably stood by her man through the toughest of times. 1704 01:38:33,133 --> 01:38:37,833 Dominik Mysterio lived through absolute hell and Rhea didn't leave. 1705 01:38:37,900 --> 01:38:41,233 Rhea made sure her man's commissary was full. 1706 01:38:41,300 --> 01:38:43,266 [Kevin] County jail for a few hours. 1707 01:38:43,333 --> 01:38:45,333 [Corey] You know what could happen in county jail? 1708 01:38:45,400 --> 01:38:47,266 Dominik could have been the belle of the ball. 1709 01:38:47,333 --> 01:38:49,000 -You shut your mouth. -I did my time. 1710 01:38:49,066 --> 01:38:50,933 -Exactly. -[Corey] Tell him. 1711 01:38:51,766 --> 01:38:54,733 Better be careful, KP, about to get yourself shanked. 1712 01:38:54,800 --> 01:38:57,033 [Kevin] I'll say no more. Back to the action we go. 1713 01:38:57,099 --> 01:38:59,066 [Corey] You don't know about that life, KP. 1714 01:39:00,700 --> 01:39:05,833 -Cedric dropping Bálor. You're shook up. -[Kevin] A little. 1715 01:39:05,900 --> 01:39:09,766 [Corey] You need new pants? We'll get somebody to send you some. 1716 01:39:09,833 --> 01:39:11,599 [Kevin] You see how Rhea looked at me? 1717 01:39:11,666 --> 01:39:14,166 [Corey] I couldn't take my eyes off of Dominik. 1718 01:39:14,233 --> 01:39:17,533 It was like you were living an episode of Scared Straight. 1719 01:39:17,599 --> 01:39:19,300 You won't make that mistake again? 1720 01:39:19,366 --> 01:39:22,933 -[Kevin] Focus on the action-- -[Corey] You got a good life, KP. 1721 01:39:25,300 --> 01:39:27,233 You've got to feel bad for Rhea. 1722 01:39:27,300 --> 01:39:30,733 Tonight has got to feel like such catharsis for both Rhea and Dom, 1723 01:39:30,800 --> 01:39:34,666 watching the first step in this Tag Team Turmoil match. 1724 01:39:34,733 --> 01:39:38,566 Seeing Finn Bálor and Damian Priest working together extremely well. 1725 01:39:38,633 --> 01:39:40,266 [Cedric] Come on, big boy. 1726 01:39:40,333 --> 01:39:42,733 [Kevin] "Come on, big boy," words of Alexander. 1727 01:39:42,800 --> 01:39:45,800 [Corey] But how about the fire shone from Cedric and Shelton 1728 01:39:45,866 --> 01:39:48,133 in the opening moments of this contest. 1729 01:39:48,200 --> 01:39:53,166 We heard MVP, and what he aspires to do, 1730 01:39:53,233 --> 01:39:55,433 getting everybody back on the same page. 1731 01:39:55,500 --> 01:39:58,599 And Shelton and Cedric, who've been Raw Tag Team Champions before, 1732 01:39:58,666 --> 01:40:02,099 eager to prove MVP right. 1733 01:40:02,166 --> 01:40:05,933 [Kevin] Bálor gets out. Finn tags in Damian Priest. 1734 01:40:06,833 --> 01:40:10,666 There's a powerful suplex from Shelton, and again on Bálor. 1735 01:40:12,433 --> 01:40:14,733 [Corey] Shelton just dominating right now. 1736 01:40:15,733 --> 01:40:18,700 Twenty years into his WWE tenure, 1737 01:40:18,766 --> 01:40:21,733 and it's like, boom! Shelton ages backwards. 1738 01:40:21,800 --> 01:40:24,766 [Kevin] He was celebrating last week. He's reeling in the years here. 1739 01:40:25,633 --> 01:40:30,200 Some of the greatest hits as he tags in Cedric Alexander. 1740 01:40:30,966 --> 01:40:33,400 [Corey] Oh! Fantastic double team. 1741 01:40:33,466 --> 01:40:37,700 [Kevin] Hook of the leg again. Shelton and Cedric to advance. 1742 01:40:37,766 --> 01:40:40,299 Just in time, Finn Bálor intervenes. 1743 01:40:45,099 --> 01:40:46,733 [Corey] Bálor sent to the outside, 1744 01:40:46,799 --> 01:40:51,099 Alexander and Benjamin now with an opportunity to capitalize. 1745 01:40:52,533 --> 01:40:55,933 [Kevin] The prize is enormous. Who's going to be the number one contender 1746 01:40:56,000 --> 01:40:57,866 for the Raw Tag Team Championship? 1747 01:41:02,000 --> 01:41:04,799 The Usos so involved in Monday Night Raw, here tonight, 1748 01:41:04,866 --> 01:41:07,566 but no doubt keeping a close eye on proceedings. 1749 01:41:07,633 --> 01:41:10,266 [Cedric] Help your boy! 1750 01:41:10,333 --> 01:41:14,299 [Rhea] You don't want me to. So help me, you're going to pay for it. 1751 01:41:14,366 --> 01:41:17,166 [Corey] I don't know if you can hear Rhea Ripley clearly enough, 1752 01:41:17,233 --> 01:41:20,066 Cedric Alexander said, "Come help your boy." 1753 01:41:20,133 --> 01:41:22,566 Rhea said, you don't want me to come help my boy. 1754 01:41:24,533 --> 01:41:26,433 Rhea has absolutely no fear, 1755 01:41:26,500 --> 01:41:29,833 especially when she's got a hardened ex-con standing by her side. 1756 01:41:31,766 --> 01:41:36,233 Dominik has seen and done some stuff. Boom. It's prime time. 1757 01:41:36,299 --> 01:41:38,366 [Corey] Neuralyzer by Alexander. 1758 01:41:38,433 --> 01:41:41,500 [Kevin] Alexander now, to put away Damian Priest, who kicks out. 1759 01:41:43,299 --> 01:41:45,833 We're seeing some serious resiliency 1760 01:41:45,900 --> 01:41:49,033 from both Damian Priest and Finn Bálor here in this match. 1761 01:41:54,000 --> 01:41:56,799 [Corey] A resilient Priest unleashes another right 1762 01:41:56,866 --> 01:41:58,933 and Cedric answers with a dropkick. 1763 01:41:59,000 --> 01:42:01,866 There's no Finn Bálor for Damian Priest to tag. 1764 01:42:01,933 --> 01:42:04,566 Bálor's been a nonfactor for the last several minutes. 1765 01:42:06,966 --> 01:42:09,433 -[Kevin] Tag made. -[Corey] Bálor tagging himself in. 1766 01:42:09,500 --> 01:42:14,366 But Cedric about to take a trip south of heaven. 1767 01:42:15,099 --> 01:42:17,166 [Kevin] Finn Bálor now to feast. 1768 01:42:18,966 --> 01:42:20,500 Coup de grâce! 1769 01:42:21,599 --> 01:42:24,833 Bálor now, his opportunity for victory. 1770 01:42:24,900 --> 01:42:27,366 -Got it. -[bell rings] 1771 01:42:27,433 --> 01:42:31,066 [announcer] Shelton Benjamin and Cedric Alexander have been eliminated. 1772 01:42:32,500 --> 01:42:34,200 [Corey] The Judgment Day continues 1773 01:42:34,266 --> 01:42:38,233 in this Tag Team Turmoil, but it won't get any easier. 1774 01:42:38,299 --> 01:42:40,599 ["For The Academy" playing] 1775 01:42:41,866 --> 01:42:45,966 The Judgment Day have already been competing for over 15 minutes. 1776 01:42:46,033 --> 01:42:48,733 And here comes The Academy. 1777 01:42:49,966 --> 01:42:56,366 [announcer] Making their way to the ring, Otis and Chad Gable, Alpha Academy! 1778 01:42:57,133 --> 01:42:59,799 [Kevin] So victories for The Judgment Day over The O.C., 1779 01:42:59,866 --> 01:43:02,599 and Shelton Benjamin and Cedric Alexander. 1780 01:43:02,666 --> 01:43:07,900 But the Alpha Academy awaits as the Tag Team Turmoil rolls on next! 1781 01:43:12,866 --> 01:43:15,566 [Kevin] Welcome back. Tonight's Tag Team Turmoil will-- 1782 01:43:15,633 --> 01:43:18,366 -[Corey] Sling Blade. -[Kevin] Sling blade from Bálor. 1783 01:43:18,433 --> 01:43:21,766 Will determine the number one contender for the Raw Tag Team Championship. 1784 01:43:22,266 --> 01:43:24,000 Currently held by the Usos. 1785 01:43:24,733 --> 01:43:29,033 [Corey] Judgment Day, one of the first two to begin this match-up, are still in it. 1786 01:43:29,099 --> 01:43:33,400 Approaching the 20-minute mark now. Broken arrow by Priest. 1787 01:43:33,466 --> 01:43:38,000 [Kevin] That may do it. Damian Priest hooks the leg of Gable, who kicks out. 1788 01:43:38,066 --> 01:43:43,099 Judgment Day already disposed of The O.C. and Shelton Benjamin and Cedric Alexander. 1789 01:43:43,166 --> 01:43:45,633 [Corey] Smart strategy by Priest slowing down the pace. 1790 01:43:45,700 --> 01:43:48,700 This allows Damian to maintain his composure, 1791 01:43:48,766 --> 01:43:51,700 allows Finn Bálor a few moments to recover on the outside, 1792 01:43:51,766 --> 01:43:54,833 and allows Dominik to use that devious brain of his 1793 01:43:54,900 --> 01:43:59,799 to figure out what may happen next, where his services are best rendered. 1794 01:44:01,099 --> 01:44:03,666 [Kevin] It's winner stays on, victory by pinfall, 1795 01:44:03,733 --> 01:44:06,733 submission, disqualification or count out. 1796 01:44:07,466 --> 01:44:12,633 [Corey] The Olympian Chad Gable, looking to make a tag to the tree trunk. 1797 01:44:12,700 --> 01:44:14,500 The number one guy, Otis. 1798 01:44:16,566 --> 01:44:21,666 -[Kevin] Priest now, at pace. Tag made. -[Corey] Stage dive by Priest. 1799 01:44:21,733 --> 01:44:23,666 [Kevin] Finn Bálor will come in. 1800 01:44:23,733 --> 01:44:26,333 [Corey] The dagger of The Judgement Day 1801 01:44:26,400 --> 01:44:29,666 stomping a hole in the heart of Chad Gable. 1802 01:44:29,733 --> 01:44:31,299 [Kevin] Priest in once more. 1803 01:44:32,366 --> 01:44:35,466 But to think that we questioned the chemistry of Damian Priest-- 1804 01:44:35,533 --> 01:44:38,633 [Corey] Who questioned it? You asked me and I said, no. 1805 01:44:38,700 --> 01:44:40,233 [Kevin] Competing against-- 1806 01:44:40,299 --> 01:44:43,299 And Damian Priest to put Gable away, who kicks out again. 1807 01:44:43,366 --> 01:44:47,366 [Corey] Almost time to celebrate. Take a look at this. 1808 01:44:47,433 --> 01:44:50,566 Priest, full extension on the leg drop, 1809 01:44:50,633 --> 01:44:55,566 his heel coming right across the trachea of Chad Gable, 1810 01:44:55,633 --> 01:44:58,633 and The Judgment Day have yet again cut the ring in half. 1811 01:44:58,700 --> 01:45:00,933 [Kevin] The Judgment Day, the only team competing 1812 01:45:01,000 --> 01:45:04,833 yet to call themselves a Tag Team Champion in WWE. 1813 01:45:06,133 --> 01:45:10,366 [Corey] Gable in extremely dangerous territory out here. 1814 01:45:11,233 --> 01:45:14,200 If he's not careful, he may end up holding Dominik's pocket. 1815 01:45:14,266 --> 01:45:16,799 [Kevin] The referee, Chad Patton, having a word with Otis, 1816 01:45:16,866 --> 01:45:18,933 not looking at what's going on here. 1817 01:45:20,066 --> 01:45:23,633 [Corey] I'm looking at Dominik and Rhea. That's all I can look at. 1818 01:45:24,433 --> 01:45:27,099 -[man] The Academy! -That was fantastic, wasn't it? 1819 01:45:27,866 --> 01:45:31,466 [Kevin] Rhea Ripley, all smiles now alongside Dominik Mysterio. 1820 01:45:31,533 --> 01:45:34,233 -Yeah, Finn. -Attaboy, Finn. 1821 01:45:35,033 --> 01:45:38,466 [Corey] Something about those ex-cons. They get all the chicks. 1822 01:45:38,533 --> 01:45:40,366 That bad boy persona. 1823 01:45:40,433 --> 01:45:42,133 Act like a bloody pit bull! 1824 01:45:43,299 --> 01:45:44,299 Attaboy, Finn. 1825 01:45:47,366 --> 01:45:49,233 [Kevin] It's approaching 22 minutes now. 1826 01:45:49,299 --> 01:45:53,166 [Corey] Dominik is like James Dean with street cred tonight. 1827 01:45:53,233 --> 01:45:54,500 If you think about it. 1828 01:45:55,500 --> 01:45:57,133 Look at the menacing glare. 1829 01:46:00,500 --> 01:46:05,000 Imagine seeing that on the yard, KP. What would you do? Run to the other side. 1830 01:46:05,066 --> 01:46:07,433 -[Kevin] You know it. -[Corey] You'd run to the shower. 1831 01:46:08,500 --> 01:46:11,766 [Kevin] Prison changes a man as Dominik has told us. Oh! 1832 01:46:13,466 --> 01:46:18,299 Chad Gable has his opportunity. 1833 01:46:18,366 --> 01:46:24,166 [Corey] And the number one guy, Otis, wants to be unleashed into this matchup. 1834 01:46:24,233 --> 01:46:28,099 [Kevin] And the WWE Universe in Birmingham, Alabama, just love Otis. 1835 01:46:28,166 --> 01:46:29,733 And here he comes. 1836 01:46:30,866 --> 01:46:32,933 [Corey] Oh my lord! 1837 01:46:36,933 --> 01:46:41,633 Like a force of nature, Otis just wrecking shop. 1838 01:46:42,900 --> 01:46:46,033 [Kevin] But can he put away Priest and Bálor? 1839 01:46:46,099 --> 01:46:47,500 He's motoring here, Otis. 1840 01:46:50,566 --> 01:46:52,166 It was this week last year, 1841 01:46:52,233 --> 01:46:55,233 when the Alpha Academy became Raw Tag Team Champions. 1842 01:46:55,866 --> 01:47:00,166 [Corey] Otis and Gable would love to challenge the Usos once again. 1843 01:47:00,233 --> 01:47:04,200 Oh, no. Priest, this does not bode well. 1844 01:47:04,266 --> 01:47:06,200 [crowd cheering] 1845 01:47:09,933 --> 01:47:11,466 [Kevin] Is this your moment, Otis? 1846 01:47:12,333 --> 01:47:14,566 Is it time to feast? 1847 01:47:14,633 --> 01:47:19,433 [Corey] No, no! No! No! No! No! 1848 01:47:21,366 --> 01:47:22,733 [Kevin] He's done it! 1849 01:47:22,799 --> 01:47:25,966 [Corey] The caterpillar. I thought we were done with that. 1850 01:47:27,000 --> 01:47:29,766 [Kevin] Never done with the caterpillar. Oh! 1851 01:47:31,033 --> 01:47:33,933 [Corey] Thunderous Powerslam by Otis. 1852 01:47:37,766 --> 01:47:40,566 -Bálor has Gable trapped. -[Kevin] Oh! 1853 01:47:40,633 --> 01:47:42,666 -[Corey] Oh my God! -[Kevin] My word! 1854 01:47:42,733 --> 01:47:44,066 What have we just seen? 1855 01:47:44,133 --> 01:47:51,000 [Corey] Otis didn't realize Finn Bálor had trapped Chad Gable on top of himself, 1856 01:47:51,066 --> 01:47:52,900 [Kevin and Corey] Priest! 1857 01:47:52,966 --> 01:47:54,366 [Kevin] Taking down Otis. 1858 01:47:54,433 --> 01:47:56,666 -One, two, three! -[Kevin] Bagging the victory. 1859 01:47:56,733 --> 01:47:58,133 [bell rings] 1860 01:47:58,200 --> 01:48:00,799 [announcer] Alpha Academy has been eliminated. 1861 01:48:02,133 --> 01:48:03,433 [Kevin] But at what cost? 1862 01:48:03,500 --> 01:48:05,933 [crowd booing] 1863 01:48:06,000 --> 01:48:10,299 [Corey] Bálor, understandably feeling the pain 1864 01:48:11,000 --> 01:48:14,433 of having not only Otis but also Gable on top. 1865 01:48:14,500 --> 01:48:17,700 -[Bálor] My ribs. -What are you squeezing him for? 1866 01:48:17,766 --> 01:48:19,733 Stop squeezing. Are you a doctor? 1867 01:48:19,799 --> 01:48:21,566 -[Priest] What's wrong? -I'm fine. 1868 01:48:21,633 --> 01:48:22,566 Withdraw him. 1869 01:48:22,633 --> 01:48:24,933 -Are you telling me-- -[Bálor] I'm not done. 1870 01:48:25,000 --> 01:48:27,233 [Corey] Take another look at what went down. 1871 01:48:27,299 --> 01:48:32,166 Otis delivering the mastodon-like bomb. 1872 01:48:32,233 --> 01:48:35,766 -Who is that? Don't listen to them. -[all yelling] 1873 01:48:35,833 --> 01:48:39,000 Listen, she's saying he cannot compete. 1874 01:48:39,700 --> 01:48:43,933 [Corey] Again, this is a lot of humanity crashing down on Finn Bálor. 1875 01:48:44,000 --> 01:48:48,099 All of Otis, from the second rope, on top of Gable. 1876 01:48:49,200 --> 01:48:51,200 I mean, that's damn near 500 pounds. 1877 01:48:51,266 --> 01:48:53,500 -Talk to me. It's his ribs? -He can't go. 1878 01:48:53,566 --> 01:48:54,500 [man] It's his ribs. 1879 01:48:54,566 --> 01:48:56,700 You're telling me he cannot go. 1880 01:48:56,766 --> 01:48:58,066 We get bruised all the time. 1881 01:48:58,133 --> 01:48:59,500 This is not a thing. Look. 1882 01:48:59,566 --> 01:49:01,666 -[Bálor screams] -Get up, Finn! 1883 01:49:01,733 --> 01:49:03,833 Look at me. They're saying he cannot compete. 1884 01:49:03,900 --> 01:49:06,299 If he's medically disqualified, we have to forfeit-- 1885 01:49:06,366 --> 01:49:08,766 -We're not forfeiting anything, man! -Yeah, Finn. 1886 01:49:08,833 --> 01:49:10,466 -You sure he can't? -Different solution. 1887 01:49:10,533 --> 01:49:12,500 -[man] Positive. -I'll do it by myself. 1888 01:49:12,566 --> 01:49:14,166 -Look at me. -Finn, get up. 1889 01:49:14,233 --> 01:49:17,266 If you can't, you're not medically good, we need to forfeit-- 1890 01:49:17,333 --> 01:49:18,533 [Priest] No shot! 1891 01:49:19,099 --> 01:49:21,766 You need to either forfeit or… 1892 01:49:21,833 --> 01:49:25,966 -Get up, Finn, you're good. Come on. -I can get up. 1893 01:49:26,900 --> 01:49:30,733 -You either forfeit or Dom's in the match. -Yeah? 1894 01:49:31,599 --> 01:49:32,900 Dominik can take Finn's place. 1895 01:49:33,700 --> 01:49:37,166 -Forfeit or Dominik replaces Finn. -I not ready. 1896 01:49:37,233 --> 01:49:38,799 Well, you want to forfeit? 1897 01:49:38,866 --> 01:49:40,700 [Priest] No, he's a good. He's okay. 1898 01:49:40,766 --> 01:49:42,866 They are saying he is medically disqualified. 1899 01:49:42,933 --> 01:49:46,633 Either forfeit this match or I will allow Dominik to take Finn's place. 1900 01:49:46,700 --> 01:49:49,266 That's the choice. It's forfeit or it's Dom. 1901 01:49:49,333 --> 01:49:52,133 [crowd yelling] 1902 01:49:52,200 --> 01:49:54,233 -Yeah, that'll work. It's good. -You'll be okay. 1903 01:49:54,299 --> 01:49:56,033 -Yeah, that'll work. -I know. 1904 01:49:56,099 --> 01:49:57,566 -Fine. -[Bálor] Don't forfeit. 1905 01:49:57,633 --> 01:50:00,700 Dominik, you replace Finn. It's official. 1906 01:50:00,766 --> 01:50:02,333 -Thank you. -Just don't be soft. 1907 01:50:02,933 --> 01:50:03,866 The match continues. 1908 01:50:03,933 --> 01:50:06,066 ["Bring the Swag" playing] 1909 01:50:06,133 --> 01:50:08,700 -[Corey] I think I heard correctly. -[crowd cheering] 1910 01:50:08,766 --> 01:50:10,733 Per WWE official Adam Pearce, 1911 01:50:10,799 --> 01:50:13,466 Bálor is not allowed to compete in this match-up, 1912 01:50:13,533 --> 01:50:16,500 so it'll be Damian Priest and Dominik. 1913 01:50:17,200 --> 01:50:21,500 [announcer] And their opponents, at a combined weight of 492 pounds, 1914 01:50:21,566 --> 01:50:27,599 Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins, the Street Profits! 1915 01:50:27,666 --> 01:50:32,599 [Kevin] And here comes the Street Profits. Tag Team Triple Crown Champions. 1916 01:50:32,666 --> 01:50:35,599 At a time when Finn Bálor cannot continue. 1917 01:50:35,666 --> 01:50:38,966 Judgment Day had been in the ring for 27 minutes, 1918 01:50:39,033 --> 01:50:42,033 and it's Dominik's time to step in for the team. 1919 01:50:42,099 --> 01:50:45,733 [Corey] Are Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins mentally prepared 1920 01:50:45,799 --> 01:50:51,000 for the havoc they are about to deal with in the form of Dominik Mysterio? 1921 01:50:51,466 --> 01:50:55,466 Dominik's barely been able to breathe fresh air for the last few weeks. 1922 01:50:55,533 --> 01:50:58,666 You think Dom's not ready to take out some aggression? 1923 01:50:58,733 --> 01:51:02,500 -Dominik wasn't allowed to see his mami. -[Kevin] He was screaming, "Get up, Finn." 1924 01:51:02,566 --> 01:51:05,099 Dominik didn't seem to want to play a role here tonight. 1925 01:51:05,166 --> 01:51:08,000 [Corey] I heard from one of my sources on the inside, 1926 01:51:08,066 --> 01:51:11,366 Dominik's got a back like you've never seen. 1927 01:51:11,433 --> 01:51:13,033 It's like an upside down Christmas tree, 1928 01:51:13,099 --> 01:51:18,466 the musculature that Dominik developed doing thousands of pull ups every day. 1929 01:51:18,533 --> 01:51:19,766 [Kevin] Fresh out of prison, 1930 01:51:19,833 --> 01:51:23,000 Dominik Mysterio must now step up for his team. 1931 01:51:23,066 --> 01:51:24,066 [Corey] Buckle up. 1932 01:51:24,133 --> 01:51:27,933 Contenders for the Raw Tag Team Championship is on the line. 1933 01:51:28,000 --> 01:51:30,033 [Corey] You've gone and done it now. 1934 01:51:30,099 --> 01:51:31,599 [crowd cheering] 1935 01:51:33,066 --> 01:51:34,400 Don't hurt him, Dom. 1936 01:51:36,066 --> 01:51:38,133 [Kevin] A hot start here from the Street Profits. 1937 01:51:38,200 --> 01:51:41,299 Dominik Mysterio getting pummeled here in the corner. 1938 01:51:41,366 --> 01:51:44,733 [Corey] A hot start? Angelo Dawkins jumped Dominik. 1939 01:51:44,799 --> 01:51:46,966 Dominik couldn't even get his flannel off. 1940 01:51:47,033 --> 01:51:51,799 [Kevin] Finn Bálor medically disqualified, his ribs crushed by the impact of Otis. 1941 01:51:51,866 --> 01:51:56,299 Yes, The Judgment Day get the victory. But it may have come at a cost here. 1942 01:51:56,366 --> 01:51:59,766 Dominik Mysterio flattened by a dropkick. 1943 01:51:59,833 --> 01:52:03,366 [Corey] Well, Dominik didn't have-- Dominik wasn't ready to compete tonight. 1944 01:52:03,433 --> 01:52:05,833 Dominik thought he'd celebrate with The Judgment Day, 1945 01:52:05,900 --> 01:52:09,500 maybe take Mami out for a nice night on the town here in Birmingham. 1946 01:52:09,566 --> 01:52:10,833 Not compete. 1947 01:52:10,900 --> 01:52:14,933 [Kevin] It seemed that Damian Priest wasn't exactly too keen to team with Dom. 1948 01:52:15,000 --> 01:52:18,466 [Corey] Damian doesn't want to be an accessory to a crime. 1949 01:52:18,533 --> 01:52:22,666 Who knows what Dominik's capable of once he gets to his feet and throws hands. 1950 01:52:22,733 --> 01:52:25,233 Priest knows what a badass Dominik is. 1951 01:52:25,766 --> 01:52:27,766 [Kevin] It's Tag Team Turmoil. 1952 01:52:27,833 --> 01:52:30,833 Last team standing will be the number one contender 1953 01:52:30,900 --> 01:52:33,000 for the Raw Tag Team Championship. 1954 01:52:33,066 --> 01:52:36,766 [Corey] Damian Priest, now over 30 minutes in this match-up. 1955 01:52:37,400 --> 01:52:41,833 The Judgment Day continue to roll and may be even more dangerous than before 1956 01:52:41,900 --> 01:52:46,633 because we've got a fresh, angry, frustrated, mad dog in Dominik. 1957 01:52:46,700 --> 01:52:47,933 Well, maybe. 1958 01:52:48,000 --> 01:52:50,966 [Kevin] The Street Profits know exactly what's at stake here. 1959 01:52:51,033 --> 01:52:52,766 [Rhea shouting] Come on! 1960 01:52:52,833 --> 01:52:55,766 [Kevin] Taking out that energy that they have on Dominik Mysterio. 1961 01:52:55,833 --> 01:52:57,200 Get him into the corner. 1962 01:52:57,266 --> 01:52:59,833 [Corey] Bálor is doing his best to shout some instructions 1963 01:52:59,900 --> 01:53:01,900 and encouragement to Dominik 1964 01:53:02,733 --> 01:53:06,299 as he's being mugged by the Street Profits in the opposite corner. 1965 01:53:06,366 --> 01:53:09,166 Bálor is the ultimate team player, let's be honest, 1966 01:53:09,233 --> 01:53:11,866 and Finn realizes those are the Street Profits 1967 01:53:11,933 --> 01:53:14,733 on the other side of the ring, Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford, 1968 01:53:14,799 --> 01:53:19,233 one of the most decorated tag teams in WWE today, two freakish athletes, 1969 01:53:19,299 --> 01:53:23,099 who want nothing more than another crack at the Usos tag team goal. 1970 01:53:23,166 --> 01:53:25,833 [Kevin] So with that said, what's the strategy for Dominik Mysterio 1971 01:53:25,900 --> 01:53:27,266 as he starts to fight back? 1972 01:53:27,333 --> 01:53:29,233 [Corey] Survival. That's what it's all about. 1973 01:53:29,299 --> 01:53:33,400 This is how Dominik woke up every morning, in an 8 by 8 cell, 1974 01:53:33,466 --> 01:53:38,333 and realized, "This place won't break me. I'll show the world what I'm made of." 1975 01:53:38,400 --> 01:53:41,233 [Kevin] A few hours, Graves, in county jail. 1976 01:53:41,299 --> 01:53:45,666 [Corey] You're arguing minutia here, okay? Dominik's been through it. 1977 01:53:45,733 --> 01:53:48,966 -It changes a man. -[Kevin] Tag. Here comes Montez Ford. 1978 01:53:50,033 --> 01:53:53,700 [Corey] Well, you got a parking ticket and cried for three days, Patrick. 1979 01:53:54,400 --> 01:53:57,799 [Kevin] You talk chemistry, you cannot look beyond the Street Profits. Oh! 1980 01:53:59,366 --> 01:54:02,066 Rhea Ripley now starting to look nervous on the outside. 1981 01:54:02,133 --> 01:54:05,433 [Corey] Imagine the roller coaster of emotions Rhea Ripley's experienced. 1982 01:54:05,500 --> 01:54:08,666 [Kevin] Hooking the leg now, Montez Ford, kick out. 1983 01:54:08,733 --> 01:54:12,900 [Corey] A short period of time ago, Rhea thought her beloved was gone forever. 1984 01:54:12,966 --> 01:54:16,066 Locked down? It could've been the end of them. 1985 01:54:16,133 --> 01:54:19,599 But true love prevails, Kevin Patrick. That's what this is about. 1986 01:54:19,666 --> 01:54:21,700 [Kevin] Instagram stories have lasted longer 1987 01:54:21,766 --> 01:54:23,366 than Dominik Mysterio in county jail. 1988 01:54:24,366 --> 01:54:25,799 -[Corey] Wow! -[Kevin] Tag made. 1989 01:54:25,866 --> 01:54:29,366 -You better not let Rhea hear you. -[Rhea] What'd you say? 1990 01:54:29,433 --> 01:54:31,966 [Corey] It's tough to do commentary with no teeth, Kevin. 1991 01:54:32,033 --> 01:54:34,299 Are you talking more crap, Kevin? 1992 01:54:34,366 --> 01:54:37,599 [Corey] He was saying bad stuff, Rhea. I need him, though. Kind of. 1993 01:54:37,666 --> 01:54:40,500 Here comes Priest back into the fray. 1994 01:54:40,566 --> 01:54:43,000 You better mind your Ps and Qs, good sir. 1995 01:54:44,866 --> 01:54:49,066 And Rhea out here, the ultimate teammate, bringing ice to a fallen Bálor. 1996 01:54:49,733 --> 01:54:52,433 -And here we go. -[Kevin laughs] 1997 01:54:52,500 --> 01:54:56,633 [Corey] Two genuine badasses about to throw down. 1998 01:54:57,433 --> 01:55:02,933 Montez Ford staying loose. Oh. Priest cuts him off at the pass. 1999 01:55:03,599 --> 01:55:06,733 [Kevin] The resiliency, the energy from Damian Priest. 2000 01:55:06,799 --> 01:55:09,400 Almost 40 minutes now, inside the squared circle. 2001 01:55:09,466 --> 01:55:11,200 [Corey] Heavy body shots from Priest. 2002 01:55:11,266 --> 01:55:14,099 -Okay, no more. Get back. -[Priest] Let's go! 2003 01:55:14,166 --> 01:55:15,966 Let's go, bro. What you gonna do? 2004 01:55:17,866 --> 01:55:21,033 [Corey] Priest doing his best to incite Dawkins. Brilliant. 2005 01:55:21,099 --> 01:55:25,799 Damian Priest is using Angelo Dawkins' own frustration against him. 2006 01:55:25,866 --> 01:55:28,000 -Using AD's temper. -[Rhea] You okay? 2007 01:55:28,066 --> 01:55:31,000 -[Kevin] Rhea Ripley taunting Montez Ford. -Not so funny now, huh? 2008 01:55:32,200 --> 01:55:34,666 [Kevin] In a perilous position now in the corner. 2009 01:55:36,733 --> 01:55:38,666 -[Priest yells] -[Ford grunts] 2010 01:55:38,733 --> 01:55:41,799 -[Kevin] The stakes here absolutely huge. -Funny guy. 2011 01:55:42,299 --> 01:55:45,566 [Kevin] The number one contender for the Raw Tag Team Championship. 2012 01:55:45,633 --> 01:55:48,799 [Corey] Oh. Strong kick by Priest right to the chest of Ford. 2013 01:55:50,133 --> 01:55:54,866 Take a look at this tremendous impact. Spine first into the turnbuckle. 2014 01:55:55,533 --> 01:55:58,866 And Priest is stalking a fallen Montez Ford. 2015 01:56:01,566 --> 01:56:06,133 [Kevin] Can you imagine The Judgment Day and The Bloodline going head-to-head? 2016 01:56:06,200 --> 01:56:07,299 [Corey laughs] 2017 01:56:08,833 --> 01:56:11,033 [Kevin] Two dominant forces in WWE. 2018 01:56:11,099 --> 01:56:13,266 But the Street Profits may have their say here. 2019 01:56:14,633 --> 01:56:16,333 [Corey] The Street Profits are fresher. 2020 01:56:16,400 --> 01:56:19,900 They know what they're dealing with when it comes to the Usos. 2021 01:56:20,466 --> 01:56:23,366 Ford and Dawkins deserve this opportunity as much as anybody. 2022 01:56:23,433 --> 01:56:26,700 But it comes down to who has the most endurance. 2023 01:56:27,733 --> 01:56:30,400 Right now, Priest has been extremely impressive. 2024 01:56:31,500 --> 01:56:34,633 [Kevin] Montez off the ropes. Look at the athleticism on show. 2025 01:56:39,233 --> 01:56:40,799 [Corey] The quickness of Tez. 2026 01:56:41,766 --> 01:56:44,233 [Kevin] Nice combinations there. Oh! 2027 01:56:44,299 --> 01:56:46,533 [Corey] A little rope a dope from Montez 2028 01:56:46,599 --> 01:56:50,400 managed to avoid just about everything Priest threw, but… 2029 01:56:50,933 --> 01:56:55,233 [Kevin] For many the matches of the year last year against the Usos. 2030 01:56:56,333 --> 01:57:00,266 [Corey] What does that have to do with anything, KP? Yeah, last year. 2031 01:57:00,333 --> 01:57:03,233 -Damian Priest wants that chance too. -[Kevin scoffs] 2032 01:57:04,433 --> 01:57:07,000 [Kevin] Dominik Mysterio just scrambling. 2033 01:57:07,066 --> 01:57:10,433 [Corey] Dom, stand your ground, Dom. Stand your ground, Dom. You got this. 2034 01:57:11,066 --> 01:57:12,500 You got this! 2035 01:57:12,566 --> 01:57:14,266 [Kevin and Corey yell] Whoa! 2036 01:57:14,333 --> 01:57:16,299 [Kevin] Tez all over the announce desk. 2037 01:57:16,366 --> 01:57:19,299 -[crowd yelling] -[Corey] Here comes Dawkins! 2038 01:57:19,366 --> 01:57:21,733 -Whoa! -[Kevin] What the hell was that? 2039 01:57:22,366 --> 01:57:24,533 What was that? 2040 01:57:25,833 --> 01:57:27,299 What y'all think this is? 2041 01:57:27,366 --> 01:57:28,966 [Corey] That was ridiculous. 2042 01:57:31,766 --> 01:57:33,766 [Kevin] Endurance, the name of the game here. 2043 01:57:33,833 --> 01:57:37,566 Number one contender for the Raw Tag Team Championship is the prize. 2044 01:57:37,633 --> 01:57:41,166 The Street Profits-- And Damian Priest of The Judgment Day… 2045 01:57:41,233 --> 01:57:44,033 -[Corey] Covered by Priest. -[Kevin] Priest for the victory. 2046 01:57:44,099 --> 01:57:47,033 Priest has been in the ring for over 40 minutes. 2047 01:57:47,099 --> 01:57:48,833 [Corey] With two different partners. 2048 01:57:48,900 --> 01:57:50,033 But how about Dominik, 2049 01:57:50,099 --> 01:57:54,833 who stepped up bravely to fill the void left by Finn Bálor. 2050 01:57:54,900 --> 01:57:57,233 -Dominik is excelling. -That's it, Dominik. 2051 01:57:57,299 --> 01:58:02,299 [Corey] He weathered the early storm, and we see who Dominik Mysterio truly is. 2052 01:58:02,366 --> 01:58:04,833 He reminds me of, kind of like a young Adebisi. 2053 01:58:05,666 --> 01:58:09,900 [Kevin] The man you called Caliente, a dominant position here. 2054 01:58:09,966 --> 01:58:15,033 -One the face of Dawkins. -[Corey] He's been in over ten minutes. 2055 01:58:16,266 --> 01:58:18,666 [Kevin] That's about as long as he was in county jail. 2056 01:58:18,733 --> 01:58:20,833 [Corey] You watch your mouth, KP. 2057 01:58:20,900 --> 01:58:22,166 [referee] Come on, guys. 2058 01:58:23,833 --> 01:58:28,066 [Corey] You better not let Mami hear that. You're gonna be limping back to the hotel. 2059 01:58:29,833 --> 01:58:31,533 [Kevin] Who is going to take it? 2060 01:58:31,599 --> 01:58:35,700 Who is gonna be the number one contender? With the Usos watching on. 2061 01:58:35,766 --> 01:58:38,566 [Corey] Judgment Day certainly put in a great deal of work, 2062 01:58:38,633 --> 01:58:42,599 but the Street Profits know what it means to be the Tag Team Champions. 2063 01:58:42,666 --> 01:58:46,000 Ford and Dawkins would love another chance to challenge the Usos, 2064 01:58:46,066 --> 01:58:51,000 but right now, the most dangerous man in the state of Alabama 2065 01:58:51,066 --> 01:58:52,633 is putting it on Angelo Dawkins. 2066 01:58:52,700 --> 01:58:55,599 -[Kevin] Delight on the face of Rhea. -Yeah, Dom! 2067 01:58:55,666 --> 01:58:58,633 [Corey] Dom's rap sheet looks like my kid's Christmas list. 2068 01:58:58,700 --> 01:59:00,233 He's a dangerous human being. 2069 01:59:02,033 --> 01:59:06,233 [Kevin] Dawkins wants to make a tag. Montez Ford desperately wants it. 2070 01:59:08,366 --> 01:59:11,066 This is what happened before the commercial break. 2071 01:59:11,133 --> 01:59:14,766 [Corey] We talk a lot about the athleticism of Angelo Dawkins. 2072 01:59:14,833 --> 01:59:19,466 First Damian Priest would launch Montez, but watch Dawkins. 2073 01:59:19,533 --> 01:59:23,433 Takes out two superstars and landed on his feet. 2074 01:59:24,133 --> 01:59:25,633 I was almost speechless. 2075 01:59:26,700 --> 01:59:29,466 [Kevin] Back on their feet now. Angelo Dawkins. 2076 01:59:29,533 --> 01:59:31,333 Blow after blow to Dominik Mysterio. 2077 01:59:34,133 --> 01:59:37,266 The athleticism on show from Dawkins, who could end it here! 2078 01:59:38,099 --> 01:59:39,766 Dominik Mysterio at it too. 2079 01:59:39,833 --> 01:59:42,433 [crowd booing] 2080 01:59:42,500 --> 01:59:47,466 [laughs] Yes, Dom Dom. Show him that prison aggression. 2081 01:59:48,033 --> 01:59:49,533 [Corey] I hear Rhea, Mami, saying, 2082 01:59:49,599 --> 01:59:52,733 "Yes, Dom Dom. Show him that prison aggression." 2083 01:59:53,566 --> 01:59:55,933 Rhea is into that. Different-- Never mind. 2084 01:59:56,000 --> 01:59:59,266 Big slam, boom! 2085 01:59:59,333 --> 02:00:01,766 -Damian Priest, he's been so powerful. -Fabulous! [laughs] 2086 02:00:01,833 --> 02:00:03,966 [Corey] Look how happy Rhea is. 2087 02:00:04,033 --> 02:00:06,500 Priest is just a machine tonight. Cover here. 2088 02:00:06,566 --> 02:00:08,900 [Kevin] With the leg. Damian Priest to end it in a kickout! 2089 02:00:08,966 --> 02:00:10,033 [Rhea yelling] 2090 02:00:10,099 --> 02:00:12,433 [Kevin] Angelo Dawkins and the Street Profits still alive. 2091 02:00:12,500 --> 02:00:16,666 [Corey] You've still got Finn Bálor out here nursing his wounds, 2092 02:00:16,733 --> 02:00:20,866 able to shout strategies and advice to the other members of Judgment Day. 2093 02:00:20,933 --> 02:00:23,733 Damian, do it for Judgment Day. Come on, Dominik. 2094 02:00:23,799 --> 02:00:25,700 [groans] Come on, Dominik. 2095 02:00:26,233 --> 02:00:27,366 For The Judgement Day. 2096 02:00:29,233 --> 02:00:32,433 [Corey] Angelo Dawkins doing his best to create some separation. 2097 02:00:33,099 --> 02:00:35,166 Dawkins hung across the middle rope. 2098 02:00:35,233 --> 02:00:38,200 -[Kevin] Oh, wow. Wow. -[Corey] And we're gonna dial it up. 2099 02:00:38,266 --> 02:00:41,633 It's going to be a collect call. Do you accept the charges? 2100 02:00:41,700 --> 02:00:42,700 Dang it! 2101 02:00:42,766 --> 02:00:46,400 [Kevin] Angelo Dawkins! What an answer to Dominik Mysterio. 2102 02:00:46,466 --> 02:00:48,000 [crowd cheering] 2103 02:00:48,066 --> 02:00:50,966 And the crowd are on their feet in Birmingham, Alabama. 2104 02:00:53,266 --> 02:00:56,366 [Corey] Take a look at this. Dominik was looking to dial it up, 2105 02:00:56,433 --> 02:00:59,700 but Dawkins dug down deep, delivered a back elbow. 2106 02:00:59,766 --> 02:01:04,066 -And and the playing field is even. -[crowd chanting] We want smoke! 2107 02:01:04,133 --> 02:01:08,166 [Corey] Sounds like the WWE Universe in Birmingham wants the smoke. 2108 02:01:09,500 --> 02:01:11,333 [Kevin] They may get it. Tag made. 2109 02:01:11,400 --> 02:01:14,766 Montez Ford. He'll have to deal with Damian Priest as well. 2110 02:01:15,866 --> 02:01:17,466 Ford can climb. 2111 02:01:17,533 --> 02:01:19,666 Montez Ford! 2112 02:01:19,733 --> 02:01:21,599 [crowd cheering] 2113 02:01:21,666 --> 02:01:23,799 [Corey] Tez is on a roll. 2114 02:01:24,299 --> 02:01:28,266 Priest sent to the outside. One for Dominik in the corner. 2115 02:01:29,633 --> 02:01:33,299 [Kevin] Dominik lining it up. Misses. The side kick to the midsection. 2116 02:01:33,366 --> 02:01:34,700 Ford, now. 2117 02:01:36,633 --> 02:01:39,166 [Corey] God gifted ability on display. 2118 02:01:39,233 --> 02:01:40,966 Look at this athleticism. 2119 02:01:41,033 --> 02:01:42,666 [crowd cheering] 2120 02:01:42,733 --> 02:01:44,166 [yells] 2121 02:01:44,233 --> 02:01:46,200 [Kevin] A sight to behold. 2122 02:01:46,266 --> 02:01:49,099 Hooks the leg for the victory for the Street Profits. 2123 02:01:49,166 --> 02:01:50,366 Dominik kicks out. 2124 02:01:51,333 --> 02:01:53,299 [Corey] Look at this yet again. 2125 02:01:53,366 --> 02:01:54,766 Look at the height. 2126 02:01:54,833 --> 02:01:57,799 Most importantly, the impact on the landing. 2127 02:01:57,866 --> 02:02:01,433 Both Dom and Priest, taken out by Tez. 2128 02:02:01,500 --> 02:02:05,433 And a look of concern on Mami's face on the outside. 2129 02:02:05,500 --> 02:02:09,000 It's not fair! Priest, you need to help him. 2130 02:02:09,066 --> 02:02:11,433 [Kevin] What a night here on Monday Night Raw. 2131 02:02:11,500 --> 02:02:14,400 -[Corey] Yikes! Cover! -[Kevin] The Street Profits to end this. 2132 02:02:14,466 --> 02:02:16,433 And a kick out by Dominik again. 2133 02:02:16,500 --> 02:02:19,533 [Corey] And that prison grit on full display. 2134 02:02:20,133 --> 02:02:22,599 -Dominik survives. -[Rhea] You need to help him. 2135 02:02:22,666 --> 02:02:26,900 [Corey] Look at this fantastic double team from Ford and Dawkins. 2136 02:02:27,599 --> 02:02:30,733 That would have taken out lesser men, but not Dominic. 2137 02:02:30,799 --> 02:02:31,633 [Rhea] Get up! 2138 02:02:31,700 --> 02:02:34,366 [Kevin] Three tag teams have been eliminated. 2139 02:02:34,433 --> 02:02:38,633 It's the Street Profits and Judgment Day who were in it from the very beginning. 2140 02:02:40,066 --> 02:02:43,700 Looking to be the number one contender for the Raw Tag Team Championship. 2141 02:02:44,933 --> 02:02:47,566 [Corey] Dawkins hoisting up Dominik, tag is made. 2142 02:02:47,633 --> 02:02:50,133 -Priest is here. Priest is legal. -[Kevin] Oh! 2143 02:02:50,200 --> 02:02:51,866 [Corey] And Dawkins might be out. 2144 02:02:53,466 --> 02:02:56,666 [Kevin] Damian Priest now. Incredible. 2145 02:02:59,333 --> 02:03:01,799 Damian Priest is a one-man wrecking machine. 2146 02:03:01,866 --> 02:03:05,166 -[Corey] Just tattooed Dawkins. Cover. -[Kevin] Hooks the leg. 2147 02:03:05,233 --> 02:03:07,833 For The Judgment Day, the win-- And a kick out. 2148 02:03:07,900 --> 02:03:11,533 -A kick out. Priest can't believe it. -That was it! What are you doing? 2149 02:03:12,766 --> 02:03:17,900 [Corey] Damian Priest unleashing a thunderous clothesline 2150 02:03:18,700 --> 02:03:20,466 that nearly ended it. 2151 02:03:20,533 --> 02:03:22,333 But the Profits hang in. 2152 02:03:22,400 --> 02:03:27,333 [crowd chanting] We want smoke! 2153 02:03:27,400 --> 02:03:30,200 We're just getting word Damian Priest has been competing 2154 02:03:30,266 --> 02:03:34,166 in this matchup for over 50 minutes at this point. Oh! 2155 02:03:34,233 --> 02:03:38,166 [Kevin] Oh! Caught in mid-air! He's been caught in mid-air! 2156 02:03:38,233 --> 02:03:40,500 Tag made. Here comes Montez Ford. 2157 02:03:43,000 --> 02:03:46,066 -[Corey] But Priest caught Ford. -[Kevin] Wow. 2158 02:03:48,799 --> 02:03:50,366 [Kevin] Dawkins connects! 2159 02:03:50,433 --> 02:03:53,766 [Corey] Dominik is the legal competitor for the Judgment Day, however. 2160 02:03:55,733 --> 02:03:57,366 [Rhea] Priest! 2161 02:03:57,433 --> 02:03:59,366 [Kevin] Dawkins now, has Priest. 2162 02:03:59,433 --> 02:04:00,466 Priest turns it around. 2163 02:04:00,533 --> 02:04:03,033 [Corey] Hawkins sent over the barricade into the WWE Universe. 2164 02:04:03,099 --> 02:04:04,466 Keep your eyes on Ford. 2165 02:04:04,533 --> 02:04:06,833 -God almighty! -[Kevin] Oh! 2166 02:04:07,633 --> 02:04:09,933 Wow. What are we witnessing? 2167 02:04:11,000 --> 02:04:14,866 [Corey] We are witnessing a bad, bad man 2168 02:04:14,933 --> 02:04:18,633 who has made the climb to the top, from the heavens. 2169 02:04:19,333 --> 02:04:22,166 -450! Count it! -[Kevin] That's gotta to be it. 2170 02:04:22,233 --> 02:04:24,633 -[crowd] One, two, three! -[Kevin] What? 2171 02:04:25,333 --> 02:04:28,166 [Corey] And Priest keeps this alive. 2172 02:04:32,500 --> 02:04:35,000 -Wow. Oh! -[Kevin] Face first into the steps. 2173 02:04:35,066 --> 02:04:39,133 Dominik Mysterio now, sets him up. Mysterio's got it. 2174 02:04:39,200 --> 02:04:40,700 -[bell rings] -Judgement Day got it. 2175 02:04:40,766 --> 02:04:41,966 [Corey] Dom did it! 2176 02:04:43,700 --> 02:04:49,033 [announcer] Here are your winners, The Judgment Day. 2177 02:04:49,099 --> 02:04:53,166 [Corey] This is what redemption is all about. 2178 02:04:53,866 --> 02:04:55,700 Do it for your freedom. 2179 02:04:55,766 --> 02:04:57,566 Do it for your friends. 2180 02:04:57,633 --> 02:04:58,966 Do it for Mami. 2181 02:04:59,533 --> 02:05:05,200 The Judgment Day have earned the right to challenge The Bloodline. 2182 02:05:06,700 --> 02:05:08,433 [Kevin] Almost an hour in the ring. 2183 02:05:08,500 --> 02:05:11,599 It's The Judgment Day that reigned supreme 2184 02:05:12,166 --> 02:05:15,833 to become the number one contenders for the Raw Tag Team Championship. 2185 02:05:15,900 --> 02:05:19,599 [Corey] Montez Ford was a man on a mission, 2186 02:05:19,666 --> 02:05:24,466 sacrificing himself while Dawkins was taken out of the game. 2187 02:05:24,533 --> 02:05:29,133 A beautiful 450 splash connects. 2188 02:05:29,200 --> 02:05:35,066 Those Street Profits were a fraction of a second away from victory. 2189 02:05:35,133 --> 02:05:38,099 But Mami pays off yet again. 2190 02:05:41,266 --> 02:05:44,266 [Kevin] Damian Priest. What a battle from Priest tonight. 2191 02:05:44,333 --> 02:05:46,466 [Corey] Damian Priest certainly proved tonight 2192 02:05:46,533 --> 02:05:51,466 he is Royal Rumble Match ready should the urge arise. 2193 02:05:51,533 --> 02:05:53,433 A disappointing night for--- 2194 02:05:53,500 --> 02:05:56,466 -["Done With That" playing] -[Corey laughs] 2195 02:06:03,533 --> 02:06:07,900 [Kevin] No doubt the Usos were watching, keeping their eye on The Judgment Day.- 2196 02:06:09,066 --> 02:06:10,700 Let's go! 2197 02:06:10,766 --> 02:06:12,433 [Corey] Cometh the kings, 2198 02:06:12,500 --> 02:06:15,400 -You best not miss -Huh?! What you all want?! 2199 02:06:16,066 --> 02:06:19,200 -What you all want? -[roars]