[intro music playing]
[John Cena] Then.
[Ric Flair] Woooo!
-[glass shattering] -[The Rock] If you smell…
-[bell tolling] -[Cena] Now.
[Roman] Acknowledge me!
-[Triple H] The king of kings… -[Cena] You can't see me…
[Cena] Forever.
Together.
[Kevin Patrick] Are we looking at the next Tag Team Champions?
The icon, the WWE Hall of Famer Lita and "The Man" Becky Lynch
arriving to Raw to take on Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky.
Speaking of Tag Team Champions,
SmackDown left us with more uncertainty surrounding your undisputed champions.
[Jimmy Uso] Since Montreal, things been getting crazy.
My brother can meet in the middle of that ring,
whatever he need to get off his chest,
he can look me in my face and he can tell me.
From brother to brother, I know you're torn,
I know you're hurting, and when you're hurt, I hurt, Uce.
I will always, always be here for you, no matter what,
just like I need you to be here for me right now.
[Sami] Not here to fight.
I know you want to talk to Jey.
I need to talk to you.
Because every time I hear you use that word, "brother,"
that breaks my heart, man, because that's what you were to me.
You had my back in The Bloodline from day one,
but when things went south at the Royal Rumble,
you took me down with zero hesitation.
That hurt.
You want to put the blame on me?
It was you. You had that chair in your hand.
You're the one who pulled the trigger. You're the one who made that choice.
You stepped on me and you stepped on Jey. What was I supposed to do, huh?
You made the choice and I did what I had to do.
That's what family do. But you know what family don't do, Uce?
They don't betray you.
Let me tell you what else family doesn't do.
They don't make you test your loyalty every single week.
They don't manipulate you like Roman Reigns did to me,
the way Roman Reigns has done to your twin,
not for weeks, not for months, for years.
I know you know what I'm saying is true and I--
[Corey] Jey Uso is here.
[Kevin Patrick] Jimmy went after Sami Zayn.
Helluva kick by Sami.
[Corey] Just left with more questions.
[Kevin Patrick] Emotions are running high and you can understand why.
In just over four weeks,
the eyes of the world will be on Hollywood, California,
for the biggest WrestleMania of all time.
Tonight, we welcome you to the Van Andel Arena
in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for Monday Night Raw.
["Done With That" playing]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is a Tag Team Match scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Solo Sikoa
and one half of the undisputed
WWE Tag Team Champions,
Jimmy Uso.
[Kevin Patrick] Corey Graves, Jimmy Uso
has bound to be a conflicted man right now.
He says he will always stand by his brother,
but on Friday Night SmackDown,
Jimmy was instructed to handle the Jey Uso situation
or else The Tribal Chief says he'll do it himself on Friday night.
[Corey] The truth is, KP, from where we sit,
which is on the outside of The Bloodline,
all we can do is speculate.
Yes, there appear to be some fractures within The Bloodline,
then again, this is family, families fight,
families have disagreements
and most families don't have Sami Zayn sowing seeds of descent from within.
[Jimmy Uso] Grands Rapids,
The Bloodline is now in your city.
[crowd cheers]
I know what y'all are thinking. I saw the posts, I saw the tweets.
Y'all here are talking about that there's problems in The Bloodline,
like The Bloodline got cracks in it.
From outside looking in, I'm sure it do look that way.
But if you come from a family and you got family
and you love your family,
you already know that family fight all the time.
[crowd chants "Sami"]
[Jimmy Uso] Sami, huh?
Well, check this out.
If you come for one member of The Bloodline,
you come for all the members of The Bloodline.
Let's just see everybody who thought there was cracks in The Bloodline.
Kevin Owens at Royal Rumble, do you think he got one on The Bloodline?
No.
Sami Zayn at Elimination Chamber in his hometown, Montreal,
do you think he got one on The Bloodline?
No.
And your boy Cody Rhodes.
[crowd cheers]
[crowd chants "Cody"]
At WrestleMania,
do you think he will get one on your "Tribal Chief" Roman Reigns?
[crowd cheers]
Hell no. [chuckles]
Speaking of your Tribal Chief, he will be here this Friday
and to remind everybody who runs SmackDown,
but tonight me and my little brother, "The Enforcer" Solo Sikoa,
we are here to remind everybody who runs Raw,
so everybody in the locker room, SmackDown--
["Bring The Swag" playing]
[announcer] And their opponents, at a combined weight of 492 pounds,
Montez Fords and Angelo Dawkins, the Street Profits.
[Montez Ford] Grand Rapids.
-Oh my, God, look, Dawks. -I see them.
-It's The Bloodline. -Wow.
Oh, man, good golly, man.
-Right. -It's The Bloodline.
We got Solo.
He got no shoes on because he got to let the bunions breathe.
Right. Oh, and we got Jimmy hitting the shimmy.
[both] Who hotter than Jim Golla?
[Montez Ford] Nobody.
And we also got the one who got 90 in the new video game, Jey--
Oh, he's partying in the back. Yo, Jey.
No, bro, he be coming through the stairs. Hey, Jey!
-Jey, where you at? -[Angelo Dawkins] Jey!
[Montez Ford] Oh, Jey, yes.
Oh, you know what?
God dang, man. You know what?
I can't blame him either.
If I had to be the bridge, always keeping The Bloodline together,
I'll be tired of their ass too.
Ooh. Ooh. Ooh. [chuckles]
And now, you're walking up here boasting and bragging
like y'all hard to run Raw and SmackDown, y'all can't even run your own damn family.
Cracks in the armor.
And got some nerve showing up on our show Raw, Raw, Raw.
Trying to enforce your absent chief's orders.
-Tez, Tez, Tez. -[Montez Ford] That's my name.
[Jimmy Uso] You sure talk so much trash,
especially by somebody that already got bodied by The Bloodline.
Yeah. What are you doing out here, anyways?
Hey, look. Keep The Tribal Chief's name out of your mouth.
[Angelo Dawkins] Or what?
Exactly. Or what? Or what? Oh, you know what?
Forget all that, man.
We're in Grand Rapids for Monday Night Raw.
[crowd cheers]
[both] And we want the smoke.
-[Kevin Patrick] Here we go. -[crowd cheers]
[Kevin Patrick] Street Profits aren't hanging around.
[Corey] The Street Profits and The Bloodline throwing down.
We got to get an official out here. We got a match to get underway.
[Kevin Patrick] No sign of Jey Uso.
It'll be Solo Sikoa teaming up with his older brother, Jimmy.
[Corey] And the Street Profits off to a red-hot start
at the expense of The Bloodline.
[crowd cheers]
[Kevin Patrick] We got a red-hot Tag Match coming your way.
[Kevin Patrick] Welcome back to Monday Night Raw
from Grand Rapids, Michigan. The bell rings.
It's Jimmy Uso alongside his younger brother, Solo.
Jey Uso not here tonight, so we understand,
against the Street Profits.
[Corey] Angelo Dawkins just teeing off on Jimmy Uso in the corner.
Our official was able to restore a modicum of order
during the commercial break to get this match officially started,
and now Jimmy looking to rip control away from the Profits.
[Kevin Patrick] Tag made. Here comes "The Enforcer" Solo Sikoa.
Angelo Dawkins in a perilous situation in the corner.
[Corey] Solo Sikoa, the younger brother of Jimmy and Jey Uso,
the street champ, The Enforcer of The Bloodline.
This dude is a monster in the ring
like somebody installed a Ferrari engine in a bulldozer.
[Kevin Patrick] At pace now. Dawkins evades the danger.
Solo barely moves.
[Corey] Two big imposing athletes. Tremendous athleticism by Dawkins.
Dropkick puts Solo down to one knee.
[Kevin Patrick] Tag made. Here comes Montez Ford.
[Corey] Solo able to shrug off both Profits--
[Kevin Patrick] Not this time.
At his own peril, double dropkick on the money.
[Corey] Oh, Jimmy Uso can only watch on
as Montez Ford looks to put away Solo Sikoa.
[Kevin Patrick] Montez Ford now in control.
Side headlock applied to the enforcer of The Bloodline.
Montez Ford still riding high off of a memorable performance
albeit unsuccessful inside the Elimination Chamber
just nine nights ago.
[Corey] Montez "Spider-man" Ford, how impressive was he?
Had the world talking about him, and rightly so.
Now, Jimmy Uso looking to put away Montez early, who kicks out.
[Kevin Patrick] Here's the aforementioned Spider-man imitation by Montez Ford.
Scaling the Chamber before using himself as a weapon,
flattening the field.
Many have said that this night
was a star-making performance for Montez Ford
in the eyes of the WWE Universe.
Unfortunately, Montez also caught the attention of Seth Rollins
who delivered a vicious stomp
which forced Ford to be helped out of The Chamber by our medical personnel.
Obviously, no long-term damage
being sustained by Ford who tags in Dawkins.
[Corey] Penny for the thoughts, though, of Jimmy Uso
right now being taken to the ground.
No sign of his twin brother, Jey.
He says he'd do anything for his brother.
Yet, if he doesn't sort out the Jey problem,
Roman Reigns will on Friday Night SmackDown.
[Kevin Patrick] Enzuigiri rocks Jimmy Uso.
Dawkins with a double under hook.
[Corey] Jimmy escapes, breaks free, and a vicious right.
And listen, Kevin.
You heard Jimmy Uso himself say that all anybody knows
is the perspective of the outside looking in on The Bloodline.
The Bloodline, as far as they are concerned,
appear to be a very, very close-knit, fully functional unit right now.
There is no cause for concern.
[Kevin Patrick] Corey, Jimmy received a helluva kick to the face.
Jey Uso was just watching on.
He never leapt to the defense of his brother.
[Kevin Patrick] Well, Solo Sikoa certainly did,
and the Profits find their way back into this battle.
[Corey] What a crowd. What a sight it is.
33 days away from WrestleMania, we're headed to Hollywood.
Right now in Grand Rapids, Michigan,
it's Jimmy Uso tagging in his younger brother, Solo Sikoa,
against the Street Profits.
[Kevin Patrick] Samoan drop by Sikoa flattens Angelo Dawkins.
Graves, we mentioned the 33 days, the cohesiveness between Jimmy and Jey,
it has to be in question right now with no sign of Jey Uso.
[Corey] Listen, I don't think we need to sweat it.
Jimmy and Jey have been at odds before. Jimmy and Solo have been at odds before.
Jey and Solo have been at odds before. That's what brothers do. Brothers fight.
Brothers quarrel.
At the end of the day, it is about protecting the island of relevancy
and doing what The Tribal Chief commands.
[Kevin Patrick] Watch out. Here comes Solo Sikoa at pace.
-[Corey] Oh, man. -[Kevin Patrick] Good night, Dawkins.
[crowd cheers]
[Corey] Just devastating from the street champion.
[Kevin Patrick] The Enforcer of The Bloodline living up to the monicker.
A dominant performance, thus far, and a super kick to Montez on the outside.
[Corey] He's feeling it. Solo Sikoa wants more.
Dawkins is back on his feet.
[Kevin Patrick] Dawkins, with one last gasp,
able to deliver a flying back elbow to rock Sikoa.
Jimmy Uso now wants to tag in. Montez Ford is stirring on the outside.
[Corey] What a win this would be
for the triple crown Tag Team Champions of the Street Profits.
Tag made. Here comes Jimmy Uso and Montez Ford.
[crowd cheers]
[Kevin Patrick] Montez with rapid-fire rights
coming unglued on Jimmy Uso.
[Corey] Caught by Jimmy. Montez lands on his feet.
[Kevin Patrick] Belly-to-back suplex, and Tez is on a roll.
[crowd cheers]
[Corey] Can he put away Jimmy Uso and get the victory?
Kick out by Jimmy.
[Kevin Patrick] It doesn't get any closer than that without the bell ringing.
Montez Ford with a picture-perfect standing moonsault,
crashing all of his body weight across the core of Jimmy Uso,
but Uso able to survive.
[Corey] How impressive is Montez Ford?
Sure, the Elimination Chamber,
but it's week in, week out on Monday Night Raw.
[Kevin Patrick] You see the intensity in the eyes of Ford.
Sent up and over. Great balance.
[Corey] Rocks Jimmy Uso. Taking down Solo on the outside.
[crowd cheers]
[Kevin Patrick] Montez beat Jimmy with a kick.
Ford now making the climb to the high-rent district.
From the top.
[Corey] Jimmy back on his feet, though, read the danger.
[Kevin Patrick] A momentary hesitation by Ford made all the difference.
Jimmy Uso able to stop Montez's plan.
And Jimmy now looking to make The Tribal Chief proud.
[Corey] Tez looks dazed. He looked rocked.
Precarious spot now.
[Kevin Patrick] Jimmy raising the stakes, looking to join Ford on the very top rope.
[crowd cheers]
[Kevin Patrick] A headbutt.
[Corey] Montez Ford out of nowhere. He's alive and well, taking down Jimmy.
My goodness.
For the victory, Tez.
Kick out by Jimmy at two and a half.
[Kevin Patrick] A fraction of a second away from a Street Profits victory
as we look again at Montez Ford soaring through the skies
here in Grand Rapids, taking down Jimmy Uso,
and nearly picking up the W for the Street Profits.
[Corey] What a match to kick off Monday Night Raw
just over four weeks to WrestleMania.
Kick to the midsection.
Ford full of energy and endeavor…
now rocked by Jimmy.
[Kevin Patrick] Montez answers with a kick of his own.
[Corey] Tag made.
[Kevin Patrick] Great wherewithal by Sikoa from the outside.
Remember, Solo is going to be the legal competitor for The Bloodline.
[crowd cheers]
[Kevin Patrick] Big spinebuster by Montez Ford.
[Corey] Dawkins wants in. Tag made.
[Kevin Patrick] The Street Profits want to make their travel plans for Hollywood
to WrestleMania.
[Corey] There is the legal man, Solo Sikoa.
Back inside he goes. Superkick to Dawkins.
[Kevin Patrick] Samoan spike by Solo.
-[Corey] Hooks the leg, Solo Sikoa. -[crowd cheers]
[bell rings]
["Done With That" playing]
[announcer] Here are your winners, Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa.
[Corey] You keep badgering me, Kevin Patrick. Let me ask you.
Does The Bloodline look in disarray tonight?
[Kevin Patrick] I can't argue with what we've seen from Jimmy Uso
and his younger brother, Solo, and they continue to fight.
[Corey] It's a next-man-up mentality within The Bloodline.
When one falters, the next steps up.
Solo looking to deliver a message to the Street Profits
and the entire WWE locker room.
[Kevin Patrick] The referee screaming saying the match is over.
I don't think Solo Sikoa gives a damn right now.
[Corey] Oh, no.
Montez Ford could be on the verge of catastrophic injury.
[crowd cheers]
[Corey] The street champ backing up slowly.
[Kevin Patrick] There's no need for this. Wait.
Kevin Owens.
[Corey] Out of nowhere, "The Prize Fighter" Kevin Owens.
Stunner.
[Kevin Patrick] Kevin Owens with a hit and run.
["Fight" playing]
[Kevin Patrick] He swore he will take down The Bloodline.
[Corey] One by one all on his own.
Kevin Owens is a man of his word tonight on Monday Night Raw.
This ain't over yet, not by a long shot.
[Kevin Patrick] Gravy, what a start to Monday Night Raw
as we get so close to WrestleMania.
I for one, I'll say this, I'm excited to find out
if Brock Lesnar will accept the challenge from Omos for a match at WrestleMania.
Is Lesnar even here?
The Beast Incarnate has never been one to back down from a fight.
Hopefully, we get a few answers tonight in the VIP Lounge with MVP.
There is a lot of questions that need answered.
The last time we saw Brock Lesnar was at the Elimination Chamber.
It looks like he was going to be put to sleep in the Hurt Lock
by Bobby Lashley, a last resort and a low blow from Lesnar.
-[bell rings] -["All Mighty" playing]
[Corey] A rare desperate sight from Brock Lesnar.
Brock Lesnar, you, sir, are a coward.
You realized that you couldn't escape Bobby Lashley's Hurt Lock,
so you got yourself disqualified at the Elimination Chamber.
[crowd cheers]
The 7'3", 416-pound "Nigerian Giant" Omos
is issuing a challenge to face you at WrestleMania.
Show up next week to accept the challenge in person,
if you have the intestinal fortitude.
[Kevin Patrick] Well, the challenge has been issued.
Will we witness a true clash of titans at WrestleMania?
Will Brock Lesnar accept the challenge of "The Nigerian Giant" Omos?
We find out tonight in the VIP Lounge next.
[Corey] Don't miss Creed III, starring Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors
only in theaters and IMAX Friday.
Welcome back, folks. We are getting set here for the MVP VIP--
["Next Big Thing" playing]
[Corey] This is not MVP's music, KP.
[Kevin Patrick] The Beast is here.
[Corey] And Brock Lesnar is not hanging around for any introduction.
[fireworks crackle]
[Kevin Patrick] All Brock Lesnar does
is whatever the hell Brock Lesnar wants to do.
And tonight, Lesnar didn't feel like waiting for the VIP Lounge.
The Beast Incarnate here amongst the WWE Universe in Grand Rapids.
[Corey] I was about to ask what sort of frame of mind is Brock Lesnar in,
but look at the smile on his face.
Last time we saw Lesnar,
he obliterated everything in sight at the Elimination Chamber
after he went for a low blow on Bobby Lashley.
[Kevin Patrick] Uncharacteristically desperate scene from The Beast Incarnate.
["Next Big Thing" playing]
[Kevin Patrick] Brock, make yourself comfortable. I doubt MVP will mind.
["I'm Comin'" playing]
[Corey] Such a rare sight, the guest out before the host, but here comes MVP.
[Kevin Patrick] MVP walking a little more tentatively than usual
minus the overabundance of swag we're used to seeing.
[Corey] Can you blame him?
Mr. Lesnar, when I invited you to accept the challenge,
this isn't exactly how I envisioned it.
[crowd cheers]
Good evening, Michigan.
[crowd cheers]
Pardon me for being a little early, my apologies.
But please join me if you wish.
No, I'm good, we can talk from here. I'm all right right here.
MVP, I got no beef with you. All right?
Brock Lesnar is all about business.
[MVP] Shut up, man, don't tell him that, man.
[crowd chants "suplex city"]
Brock, don't listen to them, please. You said something about business.
I'm here on business.
I'm here to listen to you
in this beautiful VIP Lounge that you have set up.
I'm here to listen to you, MVP, to sell these people,
the people at home and Brock Lesnar a fight.
[crowd cheers]
So we're talking business.
I can come in there and I don't have to worry about going to suplex city?
No suplexes tonight.
[MVP] Oh, well then.
I know Brock Lesnar is a man of his word, and since there'll be no suplexes tonight,
then I'll make my way in.
[Brock] Come on in, have a seat.
Have a seat.
I got to hear this firsthand since I'm a coward.
So you'd like me--
Listen, I'm just kidding. All right? Listen, I'm just kidding. Okay.
You didn't insult me by what you said last week,
nor can you insult me any further tonight.
Sell me and these people this fight.
Do what you do best.
I came here tonight to possibly do some business with you.
So, the hype.
Hype the fight.
Okay, Brock Lesnar.
Brock Lesnar is The Beast Incarnate.
And when Brock Lesnar put his hands on a man,
that man has absolutely no chance.
If Brock Lesnar takes somebody to suplex city,
they are literally in a world of hurt.
And if Brock Lesnar hits a man with the F5,
that man is done for.
However, Brock Lesnar,
you had your hands full with "The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley,
and I wasn't even in his corner.
So you couldn't have your way with Bobby Lashley,
yet for some reason, you think that you, The Beast Incarnate,
can have his way with the 7'3" tall,
416-pound Nigerian Giant?
You see, you put your hands on a man
and you can do whatever you want to that man,
but you put your hands on a giant, that giant puts his hands back on you.
[crowd boos]
So the issue we have here, Brock Lesnar,
the beast can destroy any man,
but a giant will subdue and conquer a beast.
So the bottom line here, Brock Lesnar,
you can suplex and you can F5 virtually any man who want to,
but you cannot do that to a 7'3" tall,
416-pound Nigerian Giant named Omos.
Oh, that was good. I got goosebumps.
Good job, high fives on that one.
Woohoo. Man. You know what, MVP?
That was damn good. That was damn good.
You know what?
I accept your challenge.
[crowd cheers]
So we have some business?
We've got big business.
Yes, we do.
Not only I accept your challenge,
but I think we should shake on it…
and we should drink on it.
[crowd cheers]
Oh. A handshake and a toast.
A toast to Brock Lesnar versus Omos at WrestleMania.
[Brock] I couldn't have said it any better, but I will.
Ladies and gentlemen. Fighting at WrestleMania.
Brock Lesnar versus Omos,
and MVP in his corner.
[MVP] Very nice. You know what? Okay.
Handshake?
All right, on this occasion, I will pop a bottle of champagne,
and we can raise a toast. I got…
No, no, no. Get over here, get over here.
Get over here. You see, you're a bawler and a hypester.
You see, I'm just a farmer, and I grow the goods.
The good stuff.
If we're going to have a toast…
then we're going to drink the good stuff.
[crowd cheers]
You see, here's to, once again,
Brock Lesnar versus Omos at WrestleMania.
Whoo.
Brock, if it's just the same to you,
I'll toast with the champagne if that's all right.
[crowd boos]
You ain't going to make me drink alone, are you?
Absolutely not, Mr. Lesnar. I would never dream of such a thing.
What exactly is this that we're drinking?
Where I come from, they call that white lightning.
[crowd cheers]
All right. Here's to Brock Lesnar versus Omos at WrestleMania.
[crowd gasps]
[Kevin Patrick] Oh, no.
[crowd chanting indistinctly]
[Kevin Patrick] That is the good stuff. We can smell it all the way over here.
MVP just dodged a bullet there.
Uh-oh.
Oh. F5 in the VIP Lounge.
[crowd cheers]
["Next Big Thing" playing]
[Corey] Lesnar promised no suplexes, but we got an F5.
Even more importantly, we have a challenge accepted.
A clash of titans at the showcase of immortals.
Brock Lesnar versus Omos at WrestleMania.
[music]
Please welcome my guest at this time, WWE Hall of Famer Lita and Becky Lynch.
[crowd cheers]
Now, later tonight, you two are set to face Damage CTRL
for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships.
How have you been preparing and what's going through your mind?
Cathy, as you know, some of my most favorite career highlights
have been alongside of the most legendary tag teams
this industry has ever seen,
so to walk out tonight as Tag Champs, true bucket list check.
I've been making history for over two decades,
and I'm not done yet.
And it's been a secret bucket list item of mine
to win those Tag titles for a long time.
It's secret because it's well-documented that I don't play too well with others,
but there is no other woman that I would rather fight side by side with.
There is no woman that I respect and admire more in this business
than this woman right here.
So one way or another,
we're walking out with those Tag Team titles.
And Bayley, well, she can get involved if she wants,
but we'll take care of her too.
Because come hell or high water, you are looking
at the future most ground-breaking Tag Team Champions of all time.
[crowd cheers]
["Greatness" playing]
[Kevin Patrick] Wow. What a main event we have in store tonight.
What about this man?
Cody Rhodes is 33 days away from WrestleMania
and the biggest night of his life.
Up next, a one-on-one match with Chad Gable.
We are buzzing for Boston and the 16-time World Champion John Cena.
["Kingdom" playing]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, from Atlanta, Georgia,
weighing in at 222 pounds,
"The American Nightmare"
Cody Rhodes.
[crowd cheers]
[Kevin Patrick] Can Cody Rhodes finish the story?
To do so, he'll have to dismantle
one of the most dominant reigns ever seen in WWE
and take down "The Tribal Chief" Roman Reigns,
who's closing in on 1,000 days running WWE.
[Kevin Patrick] Cody's entire career has led to that point.
To the showcase of the immortals,
the main event of WrestleMania,
where Cody Rhodes, after winning the Royal Rumble Match,
earned the opportunity to challenge The Tribal Chief.
The undisputed WWE Universal Title will be on the line.
Can Cody do the unthinkable and knock off The Tribal Chief?
Or will Roman's historic reign continue post-WrestleMania?
[Corey] Electric crowd here in Grand Rapids saluting Cody Rhodes.
Undeniable is right yet uncrowned.
All right, Chad Gable.
["Shoooosh" playing]
[announcer] And his opponent, accompanied to the ring by Otis,
representing Alpha Academy, Chad Gable.
[Corey] I appreciate Cody Rhodes looking to keep his skill set strong
on the road to WrestleMania
just weeks before the biggest match of his life,
but Chad Gable is not a superstar you can overlook.
Not a superstar you can sleep on.
-An Olympic competitor-- -[bell rings]
[Kevin Patrick] Gable can prove to be a trap match any night of the week.
[Corey] I asked Chad Gable. "Why would you want to go one-on-one with Cody Rhodes
who's undefeated since returning to WWE?"
He goes, "This guy's main eventing WrestleMania,
why would I not want to take him down here
as we close in on the showcase of the immortals?"
[Corey] You hear the strong chants of Cody from the WWE Universe
here in Grand Rapids.
Certainly a sentimental favorite as we approach Hollywood, California,
but a big right hand from Gable.
Chad Gable so cagey, beyond his impressive skill set, the technical ability--
[Kevin Patrick] Look at Cody looking to put away Chad.
[Corey] Look at this. Case in point.
Gable seamlessly transitioning into the ankle lock.
Gable eats the turnbuckle.
[Kevin Patrick] Vicious boot connects with Cody Rhodes.
Cody quickly back up on his feet.
[Corey] Precarious position for both men.
Gable attempted to anchor himself under the turnbuckle strut.
-[Kevin Patrick] Oh, my God. -[Corey] Oh, my.
[Kevin Patrick] Inverted superplex.
[Corey] Gable rolls out. Cody Rhodes on top.
[Kevin Patrick] Graves, you were spot on earlier.
You talked about the strengths of Chad Gable in this one-on-one match
against Cody Rhodes, and during the commercial break,
it's been all the Olympian.
Gable in a dominant position against the man
who's headed to WrestleMania to main event against Roman Reigns.
[Corey] You can see Cody Rhodes' left leg still giving him all types of trouble,
and Gable's going to make it even worse.
Nasty dragon screw out of the corner.
This transpired during the commercial break.
Cody took his eye off of Gable for just a moment
thanks to the number one guy, the massive Otis on the outside.
Gable capitalized and has not looked back.
Imagine the damage that could be done to Cody's leg as we approach WrestleMania.
Cody needs to be at 100%.
[Corey] Chad Gable now has ideas from distance.
[Kevin Patrick] Oh, nobody home.
Diving headbutt, and Gable's brains are scrambled for the moment.
[Corey] Think about the journey that Cody had to make to get back to full fitness.
Taking down Chad Gable now, still clutching that knee.
[Kevin Patrick] Cody trying to fight through the pain hobbled as he may be.
Powerslam.
[Corey] Takes down Gable. Again, clutching that knee.
That is a concern for Cody Rhodes.
[Kevin Patrick] The adrenaline is pulsing
through the veins of The American Nightmare.
Disaster kick on the mark. Cover by Rhodes.
[Corey] To put away Chad Gable now and a victory for Cody,
but Gable kicks out.
You have to wonder if the leg was a factor in executing
the pinfall attempt for Cody Rhodes. Just a brief delay.
Not able to post up on his toes
to apply maximum pressure to Gable's shoulders.
[Kevin Patrick] Cody told me earlier he wants to be in matches
each and every week in the buildup to WrestleMania,
saying there's no preparation for wrestling like wrestling.
[Corey] Cody's a true believer in the iron sharpens iron mentality,
but a figure-four leg lock could spell lights out for Gable.
[Kevin Patrick] Gable is in agony. Gable is in agony. Will he tap?
[Corey] Center of the ring, nowhere to go.
Cody elevating his hips off the canvas,
applying even more pressure to the shin bone,
to the ankle of Chad Gable.
An agonizing position for Gable to be stuck in.
[Kevin Patrick] He continues to fight. Gable now gets his hands on the rope.
[Corey] Great display of toughness and grit from Chad Gable,
refusing to relent, refusing to submit.
[Otis] Come on, coach.
[Kevin Patrick] Otis full of talk on the outside.
Once more, maybe, distracted Cody Rhodes looking over at him.
[Corey] Otis certainly been in a loquacious mood recently.
Short jab right to the eyebrow,
and Rhodes again looking for the disaster kick.
[Kevin Patrick] Gable turns it around. Would you believe it?
Cody somehow escapes.
[Corey] Wow.
What an adjustment by "The Master" Chad Gable
picking Rhodes out of mid air
into a textbook bridging German suplex that nearly ended this.
[Kevin Patrick] You've been doing your homework.
[Corey] Could you imagine what it would do to the confidence of Rhodes
on the Road to WrestleMania?
[Corey] Cody now caught by Gable.
[Kevin Patrick] Gable looking for a backslide.
Great power by the Olympian.
-Cliffhanger DDT. That's going to do it. -[Corey] That could be it.
-[Kevin Patrick] Gable wants to climb. -[Corey] It's all over.
[Kevin Patrick] From the top. Moonsault connects.
[Corey] Hooks the leg. Chad Gable over.
Somehow thought it was a done deal.
[Kevin Patrick] My goodness.
Chad Gable thought the deal was done as well.
Take a look at this. Great power by Gable. Cliffhanger DDT spikes Rhodes.
Followed up immediately by a beautiful moonsault.
Deep hook of the leg, wrist clutched, but Cody Rhode survives.
[Corey] Cody Rhodes continues to fight.
Still down on his knees.
Chad Gable, what a performance from the Olympian.
[Kevin Patrick] Chad Gable realizing the stakes of this matchup.
It is an opportunity.
If you knock off Cody Rhodes on Cody's road to WrestleMania,
what does that do for your career, for your value, for your worth?
Gable knows that.
[Corey] Look at this, they are fired up. Cody Rhodes is fired up.
Laughing in the face of Chad Gable.
[Kevin Patrick] Rhodes and Gable blocking one another with their hip toss attempts.
Gable to the outside.
The American Nightmare with a look in his eye.
-Gable summoning Otis. Watch out. -[Kevin Patrick] Where's Otis?
[Corey] Rhodes taking out Gable.
[Kevin Patrick] Chad Gable just ricocheted off our announce desk.
The number one guy Otis was nowhere to be found.
[Corey] What the hell is he looking at?
[crowd chants "Cody"]
[Corey] Back inside they go. Cody Rhodes now has his eyes.
-She's right over there. -She's over there?
-She is there. -She's got to be.
-There she is. -She's very pretty.
Yeah, she is.
[Kevin Patrick] We saw this last week.
-There she is. -I know she's over there.
What are you doing here?
-[Kevin Patrick] Oh, no. -[Corey] Oh, watch out.
[Corey] Otis in amongst the WWE Universe. Meanwhile, back inside the ring we go.
Cody.
-Cody cutter. -[Kevin Patrick] Cody cutter.
[Corey] That is going to do it. The American Nightmare is feeling it.
[Kevin Patrick] Has Gable where he wants him.
[Corey] See you at the Cross Rhodes.
[Kevin Patrick] Hooks the leg, Cody Rhodes.
[doorbell rings]
["Kingdom" playing]
[announcer] Here is your winner, "The American Nightmare"
Cody Rhodes.
[Kevin Patrick] Cody Rhodes took this matchup tonight to test himself.
The American Nightmare passed with flying colors,
but it was not easy.
Here are the closing moments.
Cody launching himself to mid ring,
catching Chad Gable in a spectacular Cody cutter.
Let's look at it again.
[Corey] One of the best sights in WWE. Cody with the Cody cutter.
Cross Rhodes to Gable, spiking Chad Gable puts him away.
Momentum continues to build for WrestleMania.
[Kevin Patrick] It was not easy, and Cody doesn't want it to be.
The American Nightmare happy to work for everything.
I think we are 33 days away from WrestleMania.
[crowd cheers]
I have yet to stand in the same ring as my opponent,
our Undisputed Champion, Roman Reigns.
[crowd boos]
But he is on SmackDown this Friday,
and I am ecstatic that Roman Reigns is on SmackDown this Friday
because I'll be there too.
["Kingdom" playing]
[Kevin Patrick] How exciting will this be?
Friday Night SmackDown, a face-to-face, Corey,
between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns.
[Kevin Patrick] On the road to WrestleMania
the two biggest guns in the game will head
to our nation's capital, Washington, DC.
Both Roman Reigns, the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion
and his WrestleMania challenger, Cody Rhodes,
will be in the house live this Friday night.
A lot of anticipation over what The Tribal Chief
will have to say this Friday on SmackDown.
Switching gears, joining me at this time, Baron Corbin.
Corbin, I understand you've requested this time
to deliver a message to the WWE Universe.
Yeah. Look, it's no secret. Things have been not going my way.
And I'm hearing what everybody's saying. And one of those things…
They're saying all those things that JBL said to me are--
Uh, Corbin, I'm sorry. I've been told to cut this interview short.
Again? You're cutting it short again? This is ridiculous. Are you kidding me?
Kevin, can I ask you about what you did to Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa earlier on?
Are you concerned about any possible consequences?
Consequences? You know who should be worried about consequences?
It's Jimmy Uso. It's Solo. It's The Bloodline.
This is what's happened, they're suffering from the consequences of their actions.
Other people are suffering from the consequences of their actions,
but as far as I'm concerned, I've said it for months.
All I want is to see The Bloodline fall,
and I'm not going to stop until I get what I want,
and I don't need or want any help doing that.
You get where I'm going?
[Kevin Patrick] KO going it alone.
How eventful was Friday Night SmackDown for The Judgment Day?
Rhea Ripley standing in the face of Charlotte Flair
before they meet at WrestleMania for the SmackDown Women's Championship,
and father and son,
I have no idea how Rey Mysterio showed the restraint that he did
as Dominik continued to push him and goad him into punching him.
[Corey] I cannot wait to get to WrestleMania,
but this year, like last time we went Hollywood,
we've been reimagining some iconic Hollywood movie scenes
with our WWE Superstars flexing their acting chops,
and this week, we think you'll enjoy it.
Near, far or wherever you are.
Want to do it?
Dawkins said you might be up here.
Ah. Sweetheart, you look radiant.
Give me your hand.
-Which one? -It doesn't matter which one.
Just give me your hand, sweetheart, okay? But first, close your eyes.
-I'm not falling for that again. -It's not like last time. Do you trust me?
-Yeah. -Okay, there you go.
Close your eye-- No peeking.
Step up. There you go. Okay, ready?
Open your eyes.
I'm flying, Tez.
You fly, tell me.
Oh. Wait a minute. You know what they say, pic or it didn't happen.
[chuckles] You ready?
-Three, two-- -[ship horn blaring]
You backed up on the Cloud, though, right?
No.
[ship horn blaring]
You know what time it is.
All rise for The Judgment Day.
[speaking in Spanish] Hi, Dad.
We had ourselves a little Mysterio family reunion on Friday.
Do something about it.
Come on, you're going to hit me?
What a joke.
I showed the whole world exactly what you are.
The same a competitor as you are a father, a loser who does nothing.
Don't worry, Mami has a match this Friday against Liv Morgan
and I'll be by Mamacita's side
and we can have that little heart-to-heart,
and I'll show the world what a coward you really are.
Because at the end of the day, you're not going to do anything about it,
and you're in ex con Dom's prison now.
Man, let him know.
You know, I didn't have to say a single word to Charlotte Flair.
[Corey] The number one contender
for Charlotte Flair's SmackDown Women's Championship,
marching her way to the ring.
Because just being in the same building as me,
I could tell, had her shook.
When I stepped into that ring and I looked into her eyes,
I saw something.
It wasn't fear. It was something much worse.
Acceptance.
Because no amount of confidence or anything that she had to say Friday
could change the fact that she can't escape her and fate,
and her fate is that at WrestleMania,
Rhea Ripley is walking out the new SmackDown Women's Champion.
-Hell yeah. -That's right, Rhea.
Edge, my old friend, you thought this was over at Elimination Chamber?
[Corey] Edge and Beth Phoenix, the last couple standing.
[Finn] You don't get to decide when this is over.
This is over when I say it's over.
[Corey] The Judgment Day isn't fading into the rearview mirror.
[Finn] You see, Edge, you are playing checkers.
The prince, he's playing chess.
[Corey] Balor with a third Coup de Grace.
[Finn] And there's still one more move,
so if you accept my challenge, I end this at WrestleMania.
Checkmate.
-Yeah. -I like it.
-Ciao, Otis. -Hey.
Have you had a chance to consider my offer?
I-- Uh…
Otis is right.
He doesn't need words to be professionally good looking.
In fact, if you were to have a match tonight…
Tonight?
I think we would love to be in his corner to observe this raw and natural talents,
wouldn't we, boys?
-Yeah, totally. -[Otis] A match. A one-on-one contest.
I can make that happen, baby. Yeah, Pearce. Adam.
Adam Pearce, I need a match. Yes, I do. A match right now.
[Corey] Balor and Edge at WrestleMania. Will The Rated-R Superstar accept?
[Kevin Patrick] Let's see. Let's see what Edge thinks of that.
Meanwhile…
["You Can't Hide" playing]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, from Osaka, Japan, Asuka.
[Corey] She is hypnotic, she is chaotic,
and she is the challenger
for the Raw Women's Championship at WrestleMania.
[Kevin Patrick] Asuka, yes, she is zainy, she's off the wall as well.
She's done it all in WWE,
recently becoming the first female superstar
to win the Elimination Chamber Match, the Royal Rumble Match
and Money in the Bank.
Asuka making her way inside the squared circle
where she will go one-on-one, Corey, with--
I mean, how are you feeling right now?
[Corey] I think there's going to be a Staten Island sized roadblock
on Asuka's Road to WrestleMania in Carmella next.
[Kevin Patrick] Don't miss Creed III
starring Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors.
Only in theaters and IMAX Friday.
Welcome back to Monday Night Raw, "The Empress" Asuka inside the ring,
and we are getting closer and closer, just over four weeks away
where Bianca Belair will defend the Raw Women's Championship
against Asuka, who is flying right now and looking back to her best.
[Corey] Asuka able to emerge victorious from the Elimination Chamber
and earn the opportunity,
but I'm a little partial to our opponent tonight.
["Fabulous" playing]
[announcer] And her opponent, from Staten Island, Carmella.
-[Kevin Patrick] There's that moonwalking. -[Corey] God dang it, Kevin Patrick.
For once in your life, let me talk about my wife when she walks to the ring.
She's hotter than hell. She's sweeter than honey.
Kevin Patrick, you fool, Mela is money.
[Kevin Patrick] Well played. You adjusted well, though, Gravy.
I'll give you that.
[Corey] I'm going to adjust your damn teeth in your jaw.
[Kevin Patrick] Carmella was our guest on the "After the Bell" podcast this week
and it was a wonderful chat. Go and check it out.
All about the last eight months of Carmella's life
when she went on to say,
"Keep underestimating me. I love proving people wrong."
And Mela's been at the top,
and she will love this opportunity to go up against Asuka.
My apologies, Gravy.
[Corey] No, go ahead do my job now too. Come on, KP.
[Kevin Patrick] Here we go, one-on-one action, then.
Carmella former SmackDown Women's Champion
taking on a woman that's won it all in Asuka.
-You've been able to sleep this week? -[Corey] A woman who's won it all,
but has never defeated Carmella, Kevin Patrick.
[Kevin Patrick] Well said.
[Corey] No. Of course it's well said because it's true,
but you're as bad as everybody in the back.
You're as bad as all these mouth breathers and incels in the crowd
that don't give Carmella credit.
She's a former SmackDown Women's Champion. She's a history maker.
She's won the Money in the Bank Ladder Match twice.
She's beaten Asuka twice. Has Asuka beaten Carmella? No.
But is Carmella booked at WrestleMania yet? No.
She's going to hopefully beat Asuka and earn her way into an opportunity.
[Kevin Patrick] That's exactly it. Carmella back up on her feet.
Asuka, we saw that blue mist from Asuka last week in the face of Bianca Belair,
when they had a meeting inside the ring.
After Asuka beat Nikki Cross.
Asuka goes to ground now as Carmella continues to fight.
[Carmella] I'm smarter than Asuka.
[Corey] Carmella is feeling extremely confident
headed into this matchup seeing as how it was her and Asuka,
the final two in the Elimination Chamber.
Carmella is eager to prove to Asuka and the entire WWE Universe
that she's not an afterthought.
She is a legitimate contender to any championship, any night of the week
and she can prove that tonight by knocking off Asuka who, yes,
has earned her opportunity for WrestleMania.
[Kevin Patrick] There's many out there that will say to you, Corey,
Carmella doesn't need to prove anything given all she's won in WWE.
She has Asuka me where she wants her now.
Carmella now--
Have you been able to sleep all week with the blue mist?
[Corey] Hang on a second, cover. Carmella for the win.
[Kevin Patrick] Asuka kicks out.
[Corey] What does blue mist have to do with my sleep?
[Kevin Patrick] You've been worried given what we've seen from Asuka.
[Corey] No, I've been gassing up my wife, Kevin Patrick,
because that's what supportive partners do.
This is what I was afraid.
[Kevin Patrick] Cover. Asuka now to put away Carmella who's
still alive in this match.
[Corey] Trust me, Carmella hasn't spent the last week
moonwalking around the house.
Carmella has been studying.
She has been strategizing, she has been training.
Yes, Carmella has defeated Asuka in the past,
but Carmella's fully aware that this may be
the most dangerous version of The Empress we've ever seen in WWE.
I don't think it's the wisest decision Carmella has ever made,
but if you want to make it to the top,
you got to knock off the contenders in front of you.
[Kevin Patrick] Well led by Carmella, as Asuka heads to the outside.
Oh. Vicious super kick.
As the Princess of Staten Island on top here.
Asuka is not ready for Carmella.
[Kevin Patrick] Welcome back to Monday Night Raw
from Grand Rapids, Michigan.
I'll tell you, all during the commercial break,
Carmella in complete control over "The Empress" Asuka.
[Corey] Say that again, Kevin Patrick.
[Kevin Patrick] Carmella in complete control
over "The Empress" Asuka.
[Corey] Louder for the people in the back.
Carmella masterfully engineering this matchup thus far
and The Empress of tomorrow hasn't had an answer for the princess.
[Kevin Patrick] Bianca Belair watching on here, her opponent at WrestleMania,
Asuka for the Raw Women's Championship.
You think I'm scared of you, Asuka? You think I'm scared of you?
I beat you before, I will do it again, baby.
I'm Carmella. Say it.
Mella is money.
Say it, Asuka. Mella is money.
Say it, Asuka. Come on, I want to hear you say it. Mella--
[Corey] Oh, my God, that backhand of Asuka
nearly took Mella's head clean off.
[Kevin Patrick] There's that rapid offensive Asuka.
[Corey] Just a blitz of brutal strikes.
You know wherever Bianca Belair is watching right now,
she cannot be enjoying the sights of what Asuka is capable of.
[Kevin Patrick] The speed that Asuka can go to work is frightening.
Now on the outside. Oh, my God.
[Corey] Sliding knee right on the mark.
[Kevin Patrick] As you mentioned, Carmella
undefeated against Asuka in previous meetings.
[Corey] Mella's out on her feet.
[Kevin Patrick] Asuka climbing. Has ideas.
[Corey] Out of the way. Super kick. Cover.
[Kevin Patrick] Carmella to beat Asuka once more, and a kick out by The Empress.
[Corey] Take a look at this great wherewithal by Carmella
out of the way just in time.
Deep poker the leg, but Asuka able to escape before three.
Mella has not been moving right since that first backfist connected.
wouldn't be surprised if we spent a couple hours in the dental office this week.
Oh, my God what a backhand.
-Oh, inside cradle. -[Kevin Patrick] Hang on.
Asuka now. Carmella kicks out. Carmella continues to fight.
[Corey] Double leg jackknife cover.
Oh, great counter. Code of silence.
Asuka out of the way just in time.
-Shoulders down. -[Kevin Patrick] Mella once more.
Asuka quick to try and turn it around, oh.
-[Corey] Oh, no. -[Kevin Patrick] Looking for the armbar.
Look at the satisfaction on the face of Asuka.
[bell rings]
["You Can't Hide" playing]
[announcer] Here is your winner by submission, Asuka.
[Corey] What a win for The Empress of tomorrow.
[Kevin Patrick] We're closing in on the showcase of immortals.
[speaks in Japanese]
Bianca, come on right now.
["Watch Me Shine" playing]
[Corey] Ask and you shall receive.
It's the Raw Women's Champion.
[Kevin Patrick] The EST stays ready.
She's walking with purpose to the ring right now
Are you calling for me, Asuka, huh?
I don't know what you said. I don't know if I really like your tone.
I hope you called me out here to tell everybody
how are we going to tear the house down at WrestleMania.
Because if you said anything else,
I am here to remind you that I am the EST at WWE
and you can't spell WrestleMania without EST.
-[Kevin Patrick] Oh. -[Corey] Carmella from behind.
Carmella is not going to take this defeat in graceful fashion.
[Kevin Patrick] Taking out the champion and the contender.
I don't care if you're the EST. I'm the best, not you.
[Corey] Carmella is money and tonight she from last woman standing,
and we are on the Road to WrestleMania
which means we have a must-see WrestleMania goes Hollywood edition
of Miz TV tonight on Raw.
I hope we find out what was in the envelope.
[Kevin Patrick] We better find out.
I'll tell you. This is a dream for teenager Becky Lynch
who idolized Lita, the Hall of Famer throughout her life.
They're going to team up and try and become Tag Team Champions
against Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky.
["Taste The Jealousy" playing]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, from Kilbirnie, Ayrshire Scotland,
Piper Niven.
[Kevin Patrick] Piper Niven is still furious.
She says Candice Lerae cost her her place inside the Elimination Chamber Match
and she's not willing to let it go.
The plucky poison pixie has her work cut out next on Monday Night Raw.
It's Candice Lerae and Piper Niven in one-on-one action.
Man, Bronson Reed is one powerful superstar as is Piper Niven.
The angry look on the face of Piper
as she gets ready to go against the poison pixie.
["Wickeder Ways" playing]
[announcer] And her opponent, from Riverside, California,
Candice Lerae.
[Kevin Patrick] Corey, I asked Candice Lerae about--
[Corey] Wait. What is Nikki Cross doing here?
[Kevin Patrick] That was definitely Nikki, was it?
[Corey] She does tend to stand out, KP.
[Kevin Patrick] I can't make head nor tails of what's going on
with Nikki Cross right now.
She did tell Candice, we heard her on Monday Night Raw tell Candice
that she was lonely last week.
[Corey] Maybe she should get on plenty of fish or one of those things.
I don't think Candice Lerae is equipped to solve Nikki's loneliness issues.
Candice is spoken for.
[Kevin Patrick] Candice is a warm, friendly person and mother.
Maybe Nikki sees some warmth in trying to become friendly with Candice.
[Corey] Warm and friendly based on what, KP?
[Kevin Patrick] You ever chat with Candice?
She's a beautiful human being.
But she may be mangled after Piper Niven gets through with her.
Looking to get back on her--
What has gotten into Piper Niven?
[Corey] I don't know. Piper Niven possesses all the tools
to be a major player here in the women's division.
We've seen Piper look extremely impressive recently
and the change in attitude has certainly brought the best out of Piper.
[Kevin Patrick] Candice now trying to power Piper down.
-[Corey] Uh-oh. -[Kevin Patrick] Nobody home.
Candice now.
Can she put away Piper early here?
Candice looking for the win.
At pace toward the corner. Just collected with ease by Piper.
[Corey] Wow.
[Kevin Patrick] Unceremoniously slammed to the mat.
Crushing shot from Piper.
[Corey] Calls that the low road
and looking to put away Candice who kicks out.
It's the high road and the low road, it's a Scottish song.
You know it?
[Kevin Patrick] No, I sure don't.
[Corey] There's a big world out there outside of America.
[Kevin Patrick] I'll take the low road, meet me at the bottom.
Mickey Avalon, there's a great American songwriter for you.
[Kevin Patrick] Squeezing the air out of Candice Lerae is Piper Niven.
[Corey] We both know Candice is double tough,
but I don't know if the poison pixie is any match for the power of Piper Niven.
Candice is starting to fade.
[Kevin Patrick] Is there anything left for Candice Lerae here?
Face first.
The joy and satisfaction that Piper takes out of hurting people.
Big elbow from Candice.
Oh.
[Corey] Again, Lerae able to avoid contact from Piper Niven.
Candice now perched on the middle rope.
[Kevin Patrick] Oh, man.
[Corey] Nasty landing on the outside.
[Kevin Patrick] Candice looking pretty lifeless
as Piper continues to stalk her prey.
[Corey] Listen, if you're Candice Lerae,
the longer this matchup goes while you may be suffering--
Oh, my goodness gracious.
[Kevin Patrick] Is Nikki trying to help out Candice?
[Corey] Maybe Nikki was looking for a friend.
She's not going to find it in Piper, that's for sure.
[Kevin Patrick] Candice Lerae may get the victory here.
-She's done it. -[Corey] Wow.
-[bell rings] -["Wickeder Ways" playing]
[announcer] Here is your winner, Candice Lerae.
[Corey] Candice was certainly overmatched in the power department,
but due to I think an unintentional assist on the outside from Nikki Cross.
[Kevin Patrick] That's one way to make friends, right?
[Corey] Or really dangerous enemies like Piper.
A huge win for Candice Lerae here tonight.
Speaking of which, someone who knows Candice pretty well.
Please welcome Johnny Gargano.
I do know her very well, Mary. Yeah.
You do and congratulations to Candice, but we've also learned
that you have a match of your own later on tonight.
Incredibly proud of Candice.
She did fantastic against Piper and you are right.
I do have a match on my own tonight because it's Monday Night Raw.
You have to be prepared for anything.
I came in the locker room, put my bags down, and Otis ran up to me,
and I'm paraphrasing here,
but he said he wants some hot action tonight.
I was immediately alarmed.
Then I realized he was just talking about having a match,
which I gladly accepted.
He beat me a few months back, and I remember that.
Now, I'm still not 100% after Elimination Chamber,
-but I'm trying to gain my momentum-- -Is this for real?
[speaks in Spanish]
Who did he ever beat?
Byron, is this the type of superstar you're trying to interview now?
I think Byron's just tired of interviewing a bunch of adults
who are going through a goth phase
who can't fight their own battles one on one.
-Wow. He said God. -Wow.
Wow, yeah, you're corny, man, but you got a pair of stones.
The last time I saw you, I laid you out inside The Chamber.
I'm getting this urge, guys,
that I want to lay you out again right now.
Whoa, whoa, whoa. [speaks in Spanish] I got this. Let me talk to Johnny here.
Johnny.
Otis is going to flatten you like a pancake tonight
and if by some miracle he doesn't cover you in maple syrup
and gobble you all up, trust me, next week I'll finish the job myself.
Sounds delicious. I'll see you next week.
-The guy's weird. -Just leave him to it.
[Kevin Patrick] Graves, I'm getting hungry hearing that.
["I Came To Play" playing]
[Corey] It's time to feast on star power, the A-lister is here.
[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the host of Miz TV,
The Miz.
[Kevin Patrick] We have been waiting since last Monday
for this special edition of Miz TV.
A WrestleMania edition of Miz TV. What's in the envelope?
That's the question, what is in the envelope?
Bring it on, Gravy. I cannot wait to find out.
[Corey] The wait is almost over. It's must see and it's next.
[Corey] It is finally time for Miz TV WrestleMania edition.
Welcome to the most must-see WWE talk show in history.
Welcome to Miz TV.
We are on the Road to WrestleMania.
Before I bring out my celebrity guests,
I want to talk about my beautiful gorgeous sexy wife Maryse.
Oh, yes, in the anniversary she gave me last week,
I said I would reveal what it said tonight.
We have been married for nine years.
She is the gift that keeps on giving.
She has given me two beautiful daughters,
unconditional love and support and this gift.
This gift is life-changing,
and to help me announce this highlight worthy news,
I want to bring out my special guest.
He is also the host of WrestleMania.
Drumroll, please.
[drumroll plays]
-[Corey] Yes. -[Kevin Patrick] Oh, come on.
[Corey] I love it.
[Miz] It's me. Hi. I'm tonight's guest.
It's me, but not only am I tonight's guests,
not only am I the host of Miz TV,
but I am the host of WrestleMania
and this will be bigger than the Golden Globes.
It will be bigger than the Oscars.
You thought Chris Rock getting slapped by Will Smith was a big moment?
Wait to you see what I have in store for WrestleMania.
But the thing that irks me is the fact that my wife had to ask.
Who else could host this monumental event?
What, Logan Paul?
It's WrestleMania goes Hollywood, not WrestleMania goes YouTube.
But nonetheless, this WrestleMania will go viral.
it will be buzzworthy with me as the host
and matches like Charlotte Flair…
versus Rhea Ripley…
Asuka versus Bianca Belair.
Cody Rhodes versus Roman Reigns.
I got to say, I am so happy
there is nothing that can take me down off this pedestal.
["Visionary" playing]
[Corey] Are you sure about that, Miz?
At this point, Miz is pretty tired of being interrupted by Rollins.
[Kevin Patrick] The Miz continues to boast about bringing Logan Paul into the WWE
and that has irked Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[Corey] I don't understand.
You know I'm a big fan of Seth "Freakin" Rollins,
I rarely question Rollins' motivation, but why step on Miz's moment?
[Kevin Patrick] He stomped all over The Miz last week, Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[Miz] Do you know what this means?
Do you know what this means?
When my hand goes up, your mouth goes shut.
And what are you doing here?
This is my special moment. My announcement.
Shut up.
[crowd sings]
[Rollins laughs]
Miz, don't get your panties in a bunch, my friend.
I just came out here to congratulate you.
No, I don't want to rain on your parade.
Yeah, but see, that's just it.
You've been raining on my parade for the past three weeks.
Well, Miz, two weeks ago, I stomped you with my big red boots
because…
well, Miz, you were being a bit of a jerk.
Last week, I had to stomp you not once, not twice, but three times
because, let's face it, you were…
being a bit of a B hole.
Hey. I am not a B type of person. I am an A type of person.
-So you're saying you're an A-hole? -No, no, no, that is not what I meant.
-You know that's not what I meant. -Hey, I didn't say it. You said it. Relax.
That's not…
Mike, I promise I didn't mean to ruin your moment.
Look, I just had a favor to ask you. You see.
I've been trying to get a hold of Logan Paul.
It's been a little difficult,
but since you taught him everything he knows, you guys are friends,
you're the host of WrestleMania now, I'm sure you've got him on speed dial.
I was thinking, why don't we give him a call?
That's all you want?
You want me to just call Logan Paul for you?
Yes. Get the phone out, get him on FaceTime.
Let's do it.
Do you all want me to call Logan Paul right now for Seth Rollins?
[Rollins] Yes. What do you say?
What do you say, Grand Rapids? Let's do it, baby. Come on.
No.
I'm not going to do anything you want me to do
because Logan is your problem, not mine.
I'm going to WrestleMania, not you.
As a matter of fact, I'm going to WrestleMania two nights.
Two nights. You want to know why?
Because I'm the A-lister, I'm the celebrity.
You're just a goofball in a stupid jacket with--
[Kevin Patrick] Rollins has heard enough.
[crowd sings]
All right. How do we do this here? Let's see what we got.
[line ringing]
[phone chimes]
[Logan] Miz, stop calling.
-[crowd cheers] -[Rollins laughs]
[Rollins] Surprise.
Sorry, LP, the Miz, he's a little out of commission.
I just wanted to call you because I wanted to see
how your baby bro was doing, yeah.
How's Jake brew doing?
He had a tough day yesterday, but while I've got you,
I got a bit of a proposition for you.
You see, I think we're all pretty sick
of this game of cat and mouse you've been playing.
How about next week you grow a set, show up on Raw,
stand in this ring and go face-to-face with Seth Rollins, baby.
[Logan] I like the way that sounds. You got yourself a deal, pal, man-to-man.
And guess what?
I would love to see you try to run your mouth
while we are standing face-to-face, big man.
Oh, it's on, baby. [laughs]
Logan, Logan, one more thing. One more thing.
Bye-bye, bitch. [laughs]
["Visionary" playing]
[Kevin Patrick] Rollins with the invitation.
Logan Paul apparently going to make his way to Monday Night Raw next week.
-[Corey] Roll on, Boston Mass-- -[Kevin Patrick] No, Seth. No.
[Corey] He's going back for more.
[Kevin Patrick] Poor Miz.
[Kevin Patrick] Logan Paul, Seth Rollins, face-to-face on Raw in Boston next week.
[Corey] Miz is hosting WrestleMania, let's not forget the headline here.
Oh, yes, sir. Sing it, GR.
I'm standing by hoping to get in a word with Damage CTRL.
Actually, Bayley, IYO, Dakota,
earlier tonight I caught up with Becky Lynch and Lita,
and they were confident that they would be walking out of Raw
as the new Women's Tag Team Champions.
Would you care to respond?
That's awesome. I'm glad the two of them are confident
because the three of us have been all over Raw, SmackDown,
every premium live event, all over the world
proving to phony teams like them
that they don't stand a chance against Damage CTRL.
IYO and Dakota are the greatest champions in WWE.
This is about more than about championships to us, okay?
This is our story, this is our legacy, okay?
You go tell those idiots that.
Who will be walking out of Raw as the Women's Tag Team Champions?
We will find out later tonight. I'm going to send it back to--
You just interviewed the Women's Tag Team Champions.
They are great champions,
but everybody knows that Austin Theory is the greatest champion in WWE.
Speaking of that, I'm a little shocked that I'm not being talked about,
my achievements, everything that I've accomplished.
You know what everybody's talking about?
-John Cena. -[crowd cheers]
John Cena comes back next week. That's what he's going to do.
You see, the thing is, they just like the hustle,
the loyalty and the respect.
Look at me, my hustle, the Elimination Chamber,
I walked in there with five of the best in the WWE
and I hustled and I beat them all.
Ang loyalty, [chuckles] there ain't nobody more loyal to this championship than me.
I had less than 48 hours after that grueling Elimination Chamber,
and I defended this championship.
Who'd I beat? Who'd I beat?
A Hall of Famer, The Rated-R Superstar himself,
the man that's had multiple world championships, Edge.
I did that. That's the thing.
I'm hustling, I got the loyalty, but then, oh, respect.
Cathy, I got a lot of respect for John Cena. I really do.
That's why next week in Boston, his hometown,
I'm going to look him in his face
and I'm going to give him all the respect he deserves.
Only thing I asked is he gives me the same treatment.
["All Mighty" playing]
[Kevin Patrick] Theory waiting for Cena in Cena's hometown next week.
What could go wrong?
For now, WWE Universe, behold, The All Mighty.
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, from Denver, Colorado, weighing 273 pounds,
"The All Mighty"
Bobby Lashley.
[Kevin Patrick] This is a match that Elias wanted, that Elias asked for.
For whatever reason, he wants a chance to go one-on-one in the squared circle
with "The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley who has this newfound rage that we've seen
that's been triggered in Lashley since the Elimination Chamber
with Brock Lesner after that low blow.
[Corey] Elias may learn to rue this day,
the day he called down the thunder of "The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley.
Elias, one-on-one next.
[Kevin Patrick] You're very welcome back to Monday Night Raw.
All set to go one-on-one action, Bobby Lashley and Elias.
Going back to Friday Night SmackDown,
Bray Wyatt doing his best to get inside the head of The All Mighty.
Bobby Lashley, Brock Lesner.
[laughs] What?
Whichever one of you walks out alive, whichever one of you is the winner,
know you should run.
I will not be disrespected by nobody in this locker room.
Not Brock Lesnar, not Bray Wyatt.
If you disrespect me, I'm going to put you down.
[Kevin Patrick] A look at the tale of the tape for this one
presented by Creed III.
Lashley, Graves with the clear advantage in all categories.
[Corey] Listen, I understand that Elias is confident in his abilities
and Elias is a threat any night of the week.
Let's be honest, if there's one person you don't call out, it's The All Mighty.
Elias out of the gates strong, it's a smart strategy,
trying to overwhelm Lashley.
[Kevin Patrick] Don't miss Creed III starring Michael B. Jordan
and Jonathan Majors, only at theaters and IMAX Friday.
Look at Lashley. Oh, man.
[Corey] The power of The All Mighty.
Elias experiencing firsthand what Lashley's capable of.
[Kevin Patrick] Lashley told me he wants nothing to do
with want-to-be musicians or fantasy freaks
unless it's kicking their ass.
[Corey] Speaking of freaks, Rick Boogs backstage--
I hope he's studying The All Mighty. Boogs has a--
[Kevin Patrick] I don't know if that's the case.
[Corey] Boogs has potential. If he gets smarter, he'll be dumb.
Oh, my God. Across the barricade.
[Kevin Patrick] Chin first, and Elias has ideas now.
-Big knee to Lashley. -[Elias] Come on, Bobby.
[Corey] Maybe Elias is going to shock the world.
Boogs trying to figure out how to spell.
[Kevin Patrick] Lashley creates a bit of separation, back inside now.
[Corey] Uh-oh.
Flatliner. Face first goes Elias,
and this could be the beginning of the end…
-[Kevin Patrick] Oh, my God. Spear. -[Corey] …for the troubadour.
[Kevin Patrick] The pace of Bobby Lashley and the power that goes with it.
This spells danger for Elias.
Hurt lock applied.
-[Corey] Elias has to tap out. -[bell rings]
["All Mighty" playing]
[announcer] Here is your winner by submission, "The All Mighty"
Bobby Lashley.
[Kevin Patrick] An unsurprising display of dominance from The All Mighty
who clearly has more on his mind.
I'm not in a good mood right now
because I own Brock Lesnar at the Elimination Chamber.
Instead of Brock tapping out to the Hurt Lock,
he resorted to a low blow…
so I won the match, but I wanted more.
For proving my dominance over Brock Lesnar…
I get Bray Wyatt playing these little kid games.
Whose secret is it? Who knocks in the door?
I don't play little kid games…
because I'm "The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley.
Bray Wyatt, keep my name out of your mouth
or I will hurt you.
["All Mighty" playing]
[Kevin Patrick] The All Mighty not mincing words.
A warning to Bray Wyatt.
Keep my name out of your mouth.
[man] Hit it.
[upbeat music playing]
Now shake those hips.
And let your back go slip.
Pull up your pants and do the muscle man dance.
Just follow my voice.
You don't really have a choice. And pull up your pants.
And do the muscle man dance.
Now, wiggle your behind.
Erase your mind.
Pull up your pants and do the muscle man dance.
[laughs]
You should run.
[Kevin Patrick] Bobby Lashley says he doesn't play little kid games.
-[Corey] What the hell was that? -[Kevin Patrick] I don't know.
He may not have a choice now.
I'm assuming you've never been to Ottawa, Illinois,
or you would know the scum that is Ottawa, Illinois.
Adam, how was I to know that there was a Ottawa, Canada? Huh?
Chelsea, you're from Canada and that says "Ottawa, Ontario, Canada," not Illinois.
Mella is here, honey bunny. What did you want from me?
Yes, I saw what you did with Bianca out there.
-[Chelsea] Still here. -Did you see that? So good.
Still here. How are we going to deal with this?
-What do you want, Adam? -[Pearce] Guys--
Oh, I have a phone call to take. I'm sorry. You'll have to excuse me.
-Carmella, do you want to put your hand-- -No.
You want to put your hands on Bianca, do it next week on Raw.
Good day. Thank you.
-Did you just walk in front of me? -Rude.
-He's so rude. Are you kidding me? -Jeez, that was rude.
-That was rude. -Okay, but I'm loving this.
-Do you love my outfit? -I'm Chelsea.
-Enchante. Carmella, honey. -Wow, you are cute.
We are so much better than that.
This is so much better without him in here.
It feels like it smells better, it's a little bit lighter in here.
["Shoooosh" playing]
[Kevin Patrick] You might have Chelsea Green coming around for play dates
at the Gravy household.
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Maximum Male Models,
weighing 330 pounds, Otis.
[Kevin Patrick] I don't know if Mike Rome said it right.
Otis accompanied by Maximum Male Models.
Johnny Gargano said Otis told him he wants some hot action tonight.
They got one-on-one next on Raw.
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[Corey] Back here on Monday Night Raw.
The number one guy, the Alpha Academy, Otis.
Notice Maximum Male Models here keeping an eye on things from ringside.
[Kevin Patrick] In his way tonight, Johnny Wrestling.
["Rebel Heart" playing]
[announcer] And his opponent, from Cleveland, Ohio,
weighing in at 199 pounds, Johnny Gargano.
[Corey] The one thing we know for certain is that Maximum Male Models
are not out here to watch Johnny Gargano in any way, shape, or form.
Let's be honest, Gargano goes to the barber shop
and still asks for the boy's regular.
Who wears a haircut like that past fourth grade?
[Kevin Patrick] Johnny Gargano is still buzzing after the Elimination Chamber.
A phenomenal showing from Johnny Wrestling.
Didn't go his way in the end, but man, did he turn heads.
[Corey] It's been Otis recently
who's been turning the heads of the Maximum Male Models.
[Kevin Patrick] I can see the potential in Otis.
Think of it as like abstract art, like something out of
-Salvador Dali's imagination. -[bell rings]
[Kevin Patrick] It messes with time and space and it shouldn't be beautiful,
but it can be.
[Corey] Man, I wonder what the folks in Superior, Wisconsin, Otis's hometown,
are thinking right now.
I'd say the bars on tower avenue are packed watching this guy.
-[Kevin Patrick] What is tower-- -[Corey] It's in Superior, Wisconsin?
[Kevin Patrick] Where the hell is Superior, Wisconsin?
[Corey] It's the great town where Otis hails from.
-[Kevin Patrick] You're ridiculous. -[Corey] It's a wonderful place.
[Corey] You got Maxxine Dupri six inches in front of you, KP,
and you're talking about Superior, Wisconsin?
[Kevin Patrick] Reckon Maxxine Dupri go to Superior, Wisconsin?
[Corey] Hell, no, they don't.
[Kevin Patrick] 330 pounds of Wisconsin beef
coming away at Johnny Gargano.
[Corey] What the hell is your fascination with Wisconsin?
You've got Maximum Male Models out here.
You've got ma.çé and mån.sôör bringing levels of handsome to ringside
we've never seen before and you're worried about Wisconsin?
-[Kevin Patrick] I'm a cheese head. -[Corey] You're sick.
[Kevin Patrick] Gargano now with a vicious left.
[Corey] I don't know how vicious it was, it was an attempt, and look at this.
-Look at the power of Otis. -[Kevin Patrick] How about that one?
[Corey] Just making it look like child's play.
Gargano certainly overmatched in the size and power department,
but certainly not the heart.
No quit whatsoever in Johnny Wrestling.
[Kevin Patrick] Otis down on one knee. Super kick to the jaw.
Otis rolls out of harm's way.
-Easy, big fella. Turn around. Uh-oh. -[Corey] Uh-oh.
[Kevin Patrick] Watch out.
[Corey] Gargano deposited on our announce table.
Did you see that little flex form Otis? This is Raw potential, KP.
We are witnessing before our very eyes-- Uh-oh.
ma.çé and mån.Sôör getting involved.
-[Kevin Patrick] Wait. -[Corey] What the--? Oh, no.
They're kidnapping ma.çé.
What are we, in the performance center parking lot?
[Kevin Patrick] That's Dexter Lumis.
Gargano, quit flirting. Get in the ring, you pervert.
[Corey] Otis is having none of this. Otis is having none of this.
I wouldn't be-- I agree.
Otis was protecting the sanctity of marriage.
Gargano's spoken for. We saw Candice win earlier tonight.
He's out here flirting with Maxxine.
I don't blame him.
Just because you're on a diet doesn't mean you can't look at the menu but--
[Kevin Patrick] Gargano spiking Otis to devastating effect.
This could be Otis done.
-[Corey] No. -[bell rings]
-["Rebel Heart" playing] -[Kevin Patrick] In front of Maxxine.
[announcer] Here is your winner, Johnny Gargano.
[Kevin Patrick] Johnny philanderer over here
picking up a shocking win over Otis.
Look at this.
A modification of one final beat on the apron,
and then just for good luck, for insurance purposes,
a second and a massive upset
for Johnny Gargano over Otis with the assist.
[Kevin Patrick] And weirdo Lumis.
[Corey] Got to wonder how this will affect Maxxine Dupri and her assessment of Otis.
Well, ladies and gentlemen, let's go back to earlier on tonight
when Cody Rhodes dropped a bombshell.
I am ecstatic that Roman Reigns is on SmackDown this Friday
because I'll be there too.
-[crowd cheers] -["Kingdom" playing]
[Kevin Patrick] Bring on Friday Night SmackDown.
I'm standing by ready to get in a word with special counsel
to "The Tribal Chief" Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman.
-Your move. -Oh.
Paul, I was hoping to get your comment on Cody Rhodes' announcement
that he will be at SmackDown this Friday.
I love it.
This is my favorite time of year, WrestleMania season,
where every single television show, the ante gets upped, and upped, and upped,
and upped, and upped like this Friday night on SmackDown,
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes showing up to confront Roman--
Mr. Heyman, I don't mean to be disrespectful,
but Cody didn't explicitly say that he's there to confront Roman Reigns,
he said, and I quote, "I'll be there too."
Why would I feel disrespected just being chastized and corrected
on worldwide television?
Let's really read between the lines what this really means.
"Oh, I'm going to show up." He's going to show up?
Cody Rhodes is a Raw talent, and he's going to show up? No.
Cody Rhodes is going to invade Friday Night SmackDown,
Cody Rhodes is going to crash the gates of the island or relevancy.
Let's up the ante.
This Friday night, live on SmackDown,
Cody Rhodes will confront Roman Reigns…
or this Friday night, live on SmackDown,
Cody Rhodes will be confronted by The Tribal Chief,
the head of the table, the undisputed WWE Universal Heavyweight Champion,
Roman Reigns.
[music plays]
[Corey] I cannot wait until Friday night, but we needn't wait much longer.
The WWE Women's Tag Team Championship will be defended,
as reigning champions Damage CTRL defend against WWE Hall of Famer Lita
and "The Man" Becky Lynch, and it's coming up next.
[Kevin Patrick] Cannot wait. Folks, first, WWE celebrates black history month
this February by working with local non-profit organizations
whose mission is to empower the next generation of community leaders.
This black history month, WWE celebrates the true community champions,
those whose mission it is to enrich the lives of kids
through academics and community service.
The men and women who have spent 25 years providing knowledge, skills, and courage
to make sure all individuals and identity groups
are valued and treated with respect,
and the people who provide academic support and college access to families.
This month, we celebrate those who work hard
to strengthen our communities.
The true community champions.
[upbeat music playing]
[Kevin Patrick] A look at what's to come.
Two icons in WWE, the Hall of Famer Lita alongside "The Man" Becky Lynch.
Can they do something that they've never done in their career
and become Tag Team Champions at the expense of Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky?
The Tag Team Championships on the line, in moments, here on Raw.
Big things headed our way in the Women's Tag Team division.
We are on the road to WrestleMania, and we've been wondering for weeks now
what is WrestleMania going to look like, two massive nights.
Well, earlier tonight, a massive piece of the WrestleMania puzzle revealed itself.
Here's to Brock Lesnar versus Omos at WrestleMania.
[Corey] Unfortunately for MVP, The Beast's homebrew white lightning
was a bit much for MVP's sophisticated palette.
Well, The Beast, once he cleaned himself up,
didn't take too kindly to the disrespect.
[Kevin Patrick] I am still stunned by what happened, the F5 would follow.
No surprises there,
as Brock Lesnar accepts and makes it official.
Bring it on at the showcase of the immortals.
These two goliaths will meet.
Brock Lesnar "The Beast Incarnate"
against The Nigerian Giant, 7'3",
416 pounds at WrestleMania.
[Corey] A colossal WrestleMania match for sure,
but how about a gargantuan Monday Night Raw
headed your way next week, from Boston, one-on-one,
Kevin Owens versus Solo Sikoa of The Bloodline?
We know KO's goal. Can he continue the dismantle?
[Kevin Patrick] How clever was Seth "Freakin" Rollins tonight,
laying out the Miz, using his phone, FaceTiming Logan Paul
and goading him into a face-to-face next week on Raw, in Boston.
[Corey] We saw Johnny Gargano emerge victorious a few moments ago.
Will Johnny keep his streak of luck alive,
as he goes one-on-one with Finn Bálor of The Judgment Day?
[Kevin Patrick] As we get closer to WrestleMania,
where Bianca Belair will defend against Asuka,
she has got a really tough match next week, on Raw,
against "The Princess of Staten Island" Carmella.
[Corey] There will be a GOAT sighting.
The 16-time World Heavyweight Champion John Cena
returns to Monday Night Raw, in Boston, Massachusetts.
You are not going to want to miss this.
[Corey] Who's is ready for the main event of Monday Night Raw?
-["Celtic Invasion" playing] -[crowd cheers]
[Corey] That's it, KP, bring that Atlanta united energy tonight.
It's main event time, baby.
[crowd cheers]
[Kevin Patrick] This is a dream for Becky Lynch
who grew up idolizing the WWE Hall of Famer Lita.
[Corey] What a wild and crazy…
["It Just Feels Right" playing]
[Corey] …turn of events it has been that led us to this match, to this moment,
to this partnership.
[Kevin Patrick] Becky Lynch and Lita,
they had a match last year against each other
and let bygones be bygones.
Now, they will walk up to the squared circle
to hope to do something they've never done in their career
and call themselves Tag Team Champions in WWE.
[Corey] Bound by mutual respect and unmatched passion for this business.
Lita, a trailblazer in every sense of the word,
the queen of extreme unites with The Man
to challenge the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions,
Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, Damage CTRL.
It is live, and it is next.
[Kevin Patrick] Goosebumps watching that.
We are so close to the grandest stage of them all.
First, folks, do not miss Creed III, starring Michael B. Jordan
and Jonathan Majors, only in theatres and IMAX Friday.
[Corey] We're about to witness a title fight of our own,
the Women's Tag Team Championships on the line.
["We Got The Rage" playing]
[Kevin Patrick] "The Man" Becky Lynch alongside the Hall of Famer Lita.
In their way, Damage CTRL.
Damage CTRL have been in control since Crown Jewel back in November.
What an impact they've made in WWE since arriving on the scene at SummerSlam.
[Corey] Oh, there's no doubt Dakota and IYO have certainly made their mark
on the Tag Team division, the women's division as a whole.
What remains to be seen is how they compete under pressure.
It is a widely-known fact that Lita was an inspiration
for both Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai to even step into this business.
Becky Lynch admitted to having goosebumps and butterflies
when she competed against Lita in the past.
Now is not the time to be starstruck if you're a champion defending your gold.
[Kevin Patrick] Bayley watching on by their side.
Bayley mentioning earlier, "This is more than a championship for us,
it's our story, it's our legacy."
[Corey] Lita knows full well she has inspired a generation of superstars.
The Hall of Famer still hungry to add a little more gold
to that Hall of Fame resume of hers.
As for "The Man" Becky Lynch, all she does is win.
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest scheduled for one fall
is for the WWE
Women's Tag Team Championship.
Introducing the challengers, the team of "The Man" Becky Lynch
and WWE Hall of Famer Lita.
Their opponents, accompanied to the ring by Bayley, representing Damage CTRL,
they are the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions,
Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky.
[Kevin Patrick] An extremely confident look on the faces of both champions.
I'm curious to see how Dakota Kai holds up tonight.
This is the first time she's competed on Raw since suffering an injury
back at the Royal Rumble.
[Corey] That is the prize.
We are so close to WrestleMania,
can you imagine what it would mean to go in as Tag Team Champions?
Becky Lynch and Lita look to claim that prize against the champions tonight.
It's Becky that starts off inside the ring with Iyo Sky.
[Kevin Patrick] Remember, this partnership of Becky Lynch and Lita
was formed out of almost necessity.
As Damage CTRL, the complete unit, was making The Man's life living hell,
and inside of a steel cage of all people to emerge as a savior,
the Hall of Famer Lita coming to the aid of Becky Lynch.
[crowd chants "Becky"]
[Corey] Lita recognizing Becky Lynch to the WWE Universe.
[Kevin Patrick] Lita eager to join the fray, but again,
Lita knows she can't rest on her past, on her resume.
The game has changed. The game has advanced.
The game has evolved.
Lita is as eager to test herself against today's crop of superstars
as she was back in the day.
[Corey] Lita saying she's looking forward to a fifth championship run.
That's exactly what she wants.
This is a bucket list for her, taking down Dakota early.
Lita looking to put away Dakota early with a twist of fate.
[Kevin Patrick] Pushed away by Dakota. Tag made for Iyo Sky.
[Corey] Dakota quickly tagging out to IYO
who gets caught and might meet a similar fate.
[Kevin Patrick] Tag.
"The Man" Becky Lynch now two on one.
Oh, how's that was not for chemistry?
Becky Lynch for the championship straight across,
and an early kick out by IYO.
[Corey] You could see Becky Lynch grinning while applying some offense,
and I like the quick tag strategy from Lynch and Lita,
trying their best to keep the fresher competitor in the ring at all times.
Classic timeless tag team strategy, and Dakota meets the same fate.
Divide and conquer in the corners.
Lynch and Lita beginning to roll.
[Kevin Patrick] Shoving IYO in on top of Dakota.
Oh, watch out.
[Corey] Little vintage Lita.
[Kevin Patrick] Becky Lynch to the outside.
[Corey] Lita mentioned earlier tonight having a front-row seat
and making history alongside some of the greatest Tag Teams in WWE history.
Now, this is Lita's chance to add her name to the list of Tag Team Champions,
and Lita making the climb.
This could do it.
Lita going for broke, but IYO wisely rolling out of the drop zone.
Tag.
Becky Lynch now perilous position. The man taking down Damage CTRL.
[Kevin Patrick] The challengers are rolling.
Can the champions retain?
[Kevin Patrick] "The Man" Becky Lynch is in control.
The Women's Tag Team titles are on the line.
Dakota Kai trying to fight her way back into this match.
[Kevin Patrick] What a hellacious battle it's been so far.
Cross-generational icons. Becky Lynch and the Hall of Famer Lita.
[Corey] Lynch didn't get all the leg drop,
but got enough to inflict damage on Dakota.
Here comes IYO.
[Kevin Patrick] Becky Lynch now dealing with both members of Damage CTRL.
Bayley on the outside watching on.
[Corey] Discount devastation. Two for one.
[Kevin Patrick] For the championship, Becky Lynch. Kick out by Dakota Kai.
[Corey] Take a look at this, "The Man" Becky Lynch doubling up on the offense
taking down both members of Damage CTRL.
Lynch is feeling it. The Man is in the moment.
[Kevin Patrick] With her icon, her idol Lita watching on.
Becky Lynch going to work. Big kick rocks Dakota Kai.
[Corey] Lynch could be setting it up. There it is.
Diamond dust connects, Kai is down.
[Kevin Patrick] That's got to be it. Cover for Becky Lynch and Lita,
and a kick out by Dakota.
[Corey] Nice transition, looking for the disarm-her.
Lynch seamlessly cinching into the submission,
but Dakota preventing her arm from being fully extended.
-Here comes IYO. -[Kevin Patrick] Uh-oh, watch out.
[Kevin Patrick] Iyo Sky dropkicking Becky Lynch, who rolls to the outside.
[Corey] Lynch now spilling to the floor at the feet of Bayley.
The shot caller of Damage CTRL. Look out from behind.
[Kevin Patrick] Iyo Sky. Lita face first.
Hammers off the announce desk.
[Corey] Tag is made. IYO now going to be legal for her team.
-Taking to the SKY. -[Kevin Patrick] Oh,
and taking out The Man.
[Corey] Lynch is down. The tables are turning.
[Kevin Patrick] Lita on the outside as well.
[Corey] The champions had to take it high risk, but it paid off.
They don't call IYO the genius of the SKY for nothing, folks.
Great precision. Into the cover. Shoulders down.
To retain the championships.
At two Becky Lynch kicking out.
[Corey] The look of frustration on the face of Iyo Sky
as she confers with the official Sean Bennett on the count.
Now a smart move, IYO looking to take the WWE Universe out of this matchup.
[Kevin Patrick] Fighting Tag Team Champions, IYO and Dakota,
incredible chemistry.
Champions since last November, their second reign as champions.
[Corey] Lynch trying to break the grip of IYO
who's sent into the opposition's corner.
Dropkick right in the grill of The Man.
Bayley's over here requesting a replay.
I'm not sure if we're going to be able to oblige, but…
[Kevin Patrick] The role model's also the director.
As Bayley watching right now as Becky Lynch in a perilous spot
as both Damage CTRL go after her.
[Corey] It's a fantastic combination offense by the champions. Cover by Kai.
[Kevin Patrick] Hooks the leg for the championship to retain,
and Lynch kicks out.
[Corey] I think you can actually put the blame
on the shoulders of IYO in that moment who wasn't able
to get out of the ring in time such that the official could begin the count.
[Kevin Patrick] Yeah, great spot, Corey.
[Corey] Here's the replay Bayley requested,
so nice we'll watch it twice, and check this out.
Right to the ribcage of The Man. Now the Hall of Famer Lita wants in.
[Kevin Patrick] What a match we are witnessing
in the main event of Monday Night Raw.
[Corey] Scorpion kick and Lynch goes down.
[Kevin Patrick] A little flex from Dakota Kai,
hooks the leg to retain the championship.
Becky Lynch is still alive.
[Corey] As this match progresses, it's as though Dakota Kai
is growing more and more confident.
You mentioned her recovery from an injury back at the Royal Rumble, but thus far,
Dakota looks in full form and Lynch desperately reaching for Lita.
[Kevin Patrick] Dakota under the tutelage of a Grand Slam Champion in Bayley
as Becky Lynch responds to Dakota and IYO.
Oh, man.
[Corey] Double clothesline. Both women are down.
[Kevin Patrick] The Hall of Famer wants in.
[Corey] Pivotal point in this matchup.
Keep your eyes on Bayley.
Bayley just slid one of the titles into the ring.
[Sean Bennet] Hey, come over here.
[Corey] Referee Sean Bennet having one of it.
[Kevin Patrick] Oh, on the outside. Bayley taking out Lita.
[Corey] Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. Shotei.
Lynch staggering around the ring.
Damage CTRL has Becky up.
[Kevin Patrick] Will they end it here? Iyo Sky across with the cover.
Becky's still alive. Becky kicks out.
[Corey] Frustration on the faces of the entire trio.
["Time To Rock & Roll" playing]
[Kevin Patrick] Are you serious?
Trish Stratus, another Hall of Famer. Lita's best friend.
[Corey] She's taking down Bayley.
[Kevin Patrick] The numbers game is no more.
[Corey] Wow.
[Kevin Patrick] Trish Stratus…
coming to the aid of Lita and Lynch.
Oh, no, Dakota Kai now legal.
[Corey] Can't believe what we've just seen. Tag made.
Lita makes her way inside the ring, taking down IYO.
[Kevin Patrick] A shocking appearance by another WWE Hall of Famer.
One some would call the greatest of all time, Trish Stratus.
Lita takes down IYO.
[Corey] What a stunner this would be if Damage CTRL can retain now.
Look at Lita go.
[Kevin Patrick] Lita was going for vertigo maneuver.
[Corey] Hooks the leg for the championships.
Iyo Sky is still alive.
There is the Hall of Famer, Trish Stratus.
[Kevin Patrick] Grand Rapids is in shock,
and Lita once again looking for the moonsault.
A move that helped her revolutionize the game,
but now IYO wants to steal the glory.
Lita out of the way just in time.
IYO wanted poetic justice to put Lita away with her own move.
-[Corey] Watch out. -[Kevin Patrick] Twist of fate.
Does Lita now have one more shot left?
[Corey] Bayley up rapidly trying to thwart the efforts.
Trish Stratus is helping out now.
[Kevin Patrick] Trish with a chick kick. Down goes Bayley.
[Corey] Dakota Kai.
Becky Lynch now to help out.
[Kevin Patrick] Kai neutralized by the man.
Make a little more history, Lita.
Lita-sault.
[Corey] Hooks the leg for the championships.
[Kevin Patrick] She did it.
-[bell rings] -["It Just Feels Right" playing]
[announcer] Here are you winners and the new WWE
Women's Tag Team Champions,
Becky Lynch and Lita.
[Kevin Patrick] A little more history for the history makers.
A shocking turn of events
as Trish Stratus would hit the ringside area,
neutralize the numbers game.
A classic Lita-sault
and we are taking a trip back to the future.
[fireworks crackle] trip back to the future.