[intro music playing]
[John Cena] Then.
[Ric Flair] Woooo!
-[glass shattering] -[The Rock] If you smell…
-[bell tolling] -[Cena] Now.
[Triple H] The king of kings…
[John Cena] You can't see me…
[Cena] Forever.
Together.
[Patrick] WrestleMania goes Hollywood one week from Saturday.
Tonight we welcome you to a blockbuster show
from the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, for Monday Night Raw.
["Fight" playing]
[crowd cheering]
["Worlds Apart" playing]
[crowd cheering]
[indistinct]
[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen,
please welcome Kevin Owens
and Sami Zayn.
[crowd cheering]
[Patrick] Back together again and isn't it a beautiful sight?
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn, a change of heart
that warmed the hearts of the watching world.
It was an emotional night on Friday between KO,
but it wasn't easy for Sami Zayn to win KO back.
We're not just friends, man, we're brothers.
You understand that? We're brothers.
And if you never want to talk to me ever again, that's fine.
I just want to let you know I love you, okay?
That's it.
[Patrick] KO would drive away.
The Usos would attack Sami Zayn, but KO later on in the night,
would have a change of heart.
[Corey] The unlikely savior of Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens, "The Prizefighter,"
would hit the ring.
Deliver a ring-shaking, pop-up powerbomb to Jey Uso,
for a sight we never knew we'd see again.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] The question remains, can Kevin Owens truly be trusted?
We would be remiss if we did not acknowledge
the past between Owens and Zayn.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chants "Sami"]
You know, I think they like you.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chants "KO"]
Sounds like they like you too, pal.
[crowd cheering]
I think it's just I said they liked you
and then they did it for me which I really appreciate.
Thank you very much.
Look, I have to say, it feels really, really, really good
to come out here on the same page again.
[crowd cheering]
And look, I didn't get a chance to tell you this last week
with everything that's going on, but I just wanted to say, I get it.
I totally get it why after Elimination Chamber for weeks,
I kept coming up to you and saying
we need to work together to take down The Bloodline.
We don't need to be friends,
we just need to work together, work together.
I was approaching the whole thing wrong.
I was approaching it like it was a business transaction
and that's not how we've ever done anything.
Okay, we've needed each other our whole careers,
whether it's as friends, whether it's as enemies,
we have always used each other to get to the next level
and we did it as brothers.
[crowd cheering]
Well, yeah.
You're right about all that, but I don't know if you understand.
See, for 20 years, I've been your biggest fan, man.
Whether we're fighting each other or fighting alongside each other,
I've been your biggest fan.
I told anybody who'd listen when they'd ask me,
"Who's the best you've ever been in the ring with?"
The answer was always Sami Zayn.
So for the last six months, let me tell you how frustrating it was
to see you in The Bloodline
being held under Roman Reigns' thumb.
When the truth was you were better than any of them.
You outgrew The Bloodline almost right away.
You know it, I knew it, they knew it,
and all of these people knew it.
[crowd cheering]
I just couldn't take seeing you stay under Roman's thumb by choice,
but last week you got through to me and I finally realized
it was time to get over everything.
And you were right, it was time to take down The Bloodline together.
[crowd cheering]
[Zayn] Well, Kev.
I think we both know what comes next.
["Done With That (Day One Remix)" playing]
[Corey] The Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions,
the Usos are in the house.
[crowd booing]
[Corey] The intensity, the vitriol in the eyes of Jimmy and Jey
as they march toward the ring.
[crowd booing]
Hey, look at him.
You see what I see?
I see him, Uce.
There right there, is what a backstabber look like.
[crowd booing]
[Jey] Yeah, Sami.
What you talking? What you whispering about, KO?
"I'm your biggest fan, they like me too."
You're just going to backstab each other
because you're the kind of family that cut at each other's throats.
-[crowd booing] -[Jey] That's true.
You're going to talk about a family that cut each other's throats.
You going to talk about backstabbing?
That's so funny Jey 'cause everyone here knows
that it's your biggest dream to backstab Roman Reigns.
[crowd exclaims]
Stop!
Dreaming?
You the only one in dream world, Sami. Wake up.
We've just seen you two out here staring at that WrestleMania sign
like something's going to happen at WrestleMania.
Ain't nothing going to happen at WrestleMania, Uce.
-[Jey] Nothing! -[Jimmy] Nothing.
All right, guys, you know what?
Let's cut to the chase 'cause we all know where this is going.
You know exactly what we're thinking when we looked at that sign.
And by the sound of it, all these people are thinking the exact same thing.
[crowd cheering]
There's only one way we can settle this.
And there's only one place to do it.
The grandest stage of them, Jimmy, you and your brother
against me and my brother
for The Undisputed Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chants "yes"]
We the greatest tag-team in the world.
You don't deserve a shot at our Tag Team Championships.
You two been on the page what?
Three minutes now?
Me and Uce been on the same page since day one.
Ain't going to be no title shot at WrestleMania, sir.
Nothing. No.
What you think this is? You ain't--
[Jey] Yo, to be honest,
to be honest though…
this might be our one shot
to put this Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens problem in the dirt.
So yeah, brother versus brother at WrestleMania, we accept.
[crowd cheering]
As a matter of fact, we ain't going to wait until 'Mania.
We're going to see you right now.
-[Patrick] Oh-uh. -[Corey] Here we go.
[Patrick] It's about to kick off at Monday Night Raw.
[Corey] Challenge issued, challenge accepted
and fists are flying tonight in St. Louis.
[Patrick] KO back on Sami Zayn's side.
-Called him his brother. -[Corey] From behind.
The action spilling out here under the floor.
Sami outnumbered at the moment by Jimmy and Jey Uso.
[Patrick] Sami's fighting, but the Usos are all over
the former honorary Uce, but here comes KO
dumping Jimmy into our timekeepers area.
[Corey] The tables have turned and now it's Jey Uso
being overwhelmed two-on-one.
[Patrick] KO and Sami… Oh, superkick.
Sami Zayn has ideas.
[Corey] Jimmy Uso coming to his brother's aid just in time.
[crowd booing]
[Patrick] What have the Usos got in store?
They've got weapons.
[crowd cheering]
[indistinct]
Well, the Tribal Chief is here at the Enterprise Center.
What is Roman Reigns going to have to say
about what we just witnessed unfold to kick off Raw?
[Patrick] Did you see the look of trepidation on the Usos' face
when they saw the Tribal Chief arrive here on Monday Night Raw?
[Corey] A chaotic start to Monday Night Raw tonight in the lieu.
WrestleMania is on the horizon.
We heard the challenge issued by Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens.
It appeared to be accepted by the Usos.
Will it be made official?
And I still can't help but wonder what Roman's going to say about all this.
Big time, man.
You know what was made official last week by the host of WrestleMania?
Logan Paul in the house tonight in St. Louis, Missouri,
for a special edition of Impaulsive TV.
It's going to be right here in the Enterprise Center in St. Louis.
What's Seth Rollins going to think about this?
["A-Town Down" playing]
[Corey] Yes. No doubt the Visionary will have an opinion,
but we are about to be graced with a trip, A-Town Down.
[crowd booing]
[inaudible]
[bell dings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first from Atlanta, Georgia,
weighing in at 220 pounds.
He is the United States Champion,
Austin Theory.
[Patrick] Will Austin Theory be United States Champion
in two weeks from now?
It will be the biggest match of his life
when he takes on The Goat, John Cena.
But first, to Austin Theory, in his way tonight,
can he deal the double over The Street Profits
by defeating Montez Ford?
It's one-on-one action.
Austin Theory against Ford and it's next on Monday Night Raw.
You are looking at the youngest United States Champion
in WWE history, Austin Theory.
It's a dream match for Theory against the 16-time World Champion, John Cena.
Theory told us on after the bell, our WWE podcast,
that Cena says his time is now, forget about it.
It was ten years ago. I'll prove that Cena is past it.
[Corey] Austin Theory certainly has the hunger, has the ability.
Will it take him to the top of the mountain?
That remains to be seen,
but tonight will be no walk in the park for the US Champ.
["Bring The Swag" playing]
[announcer] And his opponent, accompanied by Angelo Dawkins,
representing The Street Profits, Montez Ford.
[Patrick] Last week it was a war of words between Theory and The Street Profits.
Calling him Baby Cena, mocking Theory,
but Theory had an awful lot to say.
The result in a one-on-one match between Theory and Angelo Dawkins,
and what a match it was.
We'll see The Street Profits here tonight on Monday Night Raw.
[Corey] Montez Ford looking for a measure of vengeance tonight
on behalf of his tag partner, Angelo Dawkins.
As you mentioned, last week, Austin Theory one-on-one
with Dawkins and Theory would uncork a left hand
before delivering A-Town Down to earn the victory.
It was in the aftermath that Theory really ruffled some feathers.
[Patrick] This is what everybody was speaking about.
The rage in the eyes of Theory, STF all over Angelo Dawkins.
Message sent to John Cena.1
Montez Ford would help out, but Theory would have the last laugh.
[Theory] You can't see me.
[Corey] Tonight is an opportunity for Montez Ford,
who is always capable any night of the year.
A walking highlight reel.
But Kevin, after we spoke to Austin Theory on After the Bell this week,
I have a whole new level of respect for the confidence
in the United States Champion.
[bell dings]
[Corey] Austin Theory keeps using the word "inevitable."
Saying it's not just possible that he defeats John Cena at WrestleMania.
It is, in fact, inevitable.
[Patrick] He says he's been dreaming about it since he was eight years of age.
Being a WWE Superstar, Austin Theory.
[crowd chants "we want smoke"]
[Corey] WWE Universe here in St. Louis requesting the smoke from Montez Ford.
[Patrick] We talked about Theory's confidence.
He said, "When I beat John Cena, he can go back to wearing mini skirts
and high heels in Hollywood."
That's some smack talk from Austin Theory to The Goat.
[Corey] Listen, Theory is brash, Theory is brazen,
but nobody believes what Austin Theory is saying
quite as much as Austin Theory himself.
It's the laws of nature, the young lion
doesn't just get gifted control of the pride.
The young lion has to take control of the pride.
Right now, this is still John Cena's pride.
[Patrick] Can he really beat John Cena?
I mentioned the 16-time World Champion
who verbally undressed Austin Theory two weeks ago in Boston.
[Corey] It may be unlikely, but it is not impossible.
Austin Theory has proven that he is what he says he is.
[Patrick] Flattened by Ford.
[Corey] Night after night.
Such explosive offense from Montez Ford,
mocking the United States Champion.
[Patrick] You can be sure that Montez Ford
is still annoyed and frustrated after Theory's comments last week.
He said the biggest joke of all
is when you're handed opportunity after opportunity
and you fall flat on your face.
Don't know how true that is with Montez Ford
shone at the Elimination Chamber recently.
Grabbing the face of Montez Ford, off the turnbuckle.
[Corey] Theory now viciously stomping Ford in the bottom turnbuckle.
That's the sort of ruthless aggression
Austin Theory's going to need to bring to WrestleMania.
To the single biggest matchup of his life.
[Patrick] Corey, what does the landscape look like
if Theory does beat John Cena at WrestleMania?
[Corey] To be perfectly honest, it's almost unimaginable,
but right now Montez Ford turning the tables on the champion.
Listen, it's hard to fathom, it's hard to accept it.
The reality could be Austin Theory is the guy who defeats John Cena
at the Showcase of the Immortals.
It is possible if unlikely.
[Patrick] Theory dumped to the outside.
Montez Ford is hunting.
[Corey] Oh-oh.
Theory chucked over the barricade into the WWE Universe.
[Patrick] This is mayhem.
[Corey] Can Theory fight back into this?
We'll be back after these messages.
[Patrick] Theory, Montez Ford on the top rope here,
in a perilous position as we welcome you back
to Monday Night Raw.
[Corey] What a battle it has been
since the opening bell, back and forth.
The United States Champion,
Austin Theory versus one-half of The Street Profits.
[Patrick] How impressive has Montez Ford been in this match so far?
A vicious right to Theory.
[Corey] You can ask that question
each and every time Montez steps in the ring
because he is always on another level.
What a crossbody, down goes the Theory.
We are sold out tonight in St. Louis, Missouri,
over 15,000 members of the WWE Universe
on hand to witness the spectacular athleticism of Montez Ford.
Not to mention, Roman Reigns is in the house,
Logan Paul will host the Impaulsive TV.
Oh, yeah, and by the way, WrestleMania right around the corner.
[Patrick] Epic atmosphere at the Enterprise Center
here in St. Louis as Montez Ford is rolling.
[Corey] Oh, under his uppercut has the Champion reeling.
Belly-to-back suplex by Ford.
[Patrick] Is this his moment?
Montez mocking Theory.
Moonsault, hooks the leg for the win, and a kick out by Austin Theory.
[Corey] Think of what a loss tonight
could do to the confidence of Austin Theory.
You and I have been talking all night
about how confident Theory is right now,
but Montez Ford could play spoiler in a massive way.
[Patrick] A victory for Ford will be huge, alongside Angelo Dawkins,
a WrestleMania showcase matchup,
Fatal 4-Way at the Showcase of the Immortals, tag-team action.
But tonight, it's one-on-one for Ford
fighting valiantly against Austin Theory.
[Corey] Theory answers with a boot of his own.
Enziguri rocks the Champion.
[Patrick] The wobbly legs of Theory collects Montez Ford somehow.
[Corey] DDT spikes Theory.
A smart move, brilliant decision by the young United States Champion.
[Patrick] Montez Ford now taking flight and taking out Austin Theory.
[Corey] Maybe it wasn't as smart as we thought.
[Patrick] It opened the door for the athleticism from Montez Ford.
[Corey] Ford always has a little more in store for you.
Montez making the climb to the high rent district.
[Patrick] Crack open the roof.
Missing out on Austin Theory, well scouted.
Theory now, dropkicking Montez.
[Theory] A-Town Down.
[Patrick] You heard the man.
[Graves exclaims]
This could be the fate that awaits John Cena.
[referee] One, two, three.
[Patrick] For the victory, and he gets it.
-[bell dings] -["A-Town Down" playing]
[announcer] Here's your winner, the United States Champion,
Austin Theory.
[Corey] Every single win for Austin Theory
equals more confidence
in spite of the tremendous athleticism of Montez Ford,
but the United States Champion was able to turn it around
with an expertly-placed dropkick.
It was all semantics after that.
[Patrick] A-Town Down.
[referee] One, two, three.
[Patrick] Austin Theory, so impressive,
as he battles towards the biggest match of his life at WrestleMania.
[crowd booing]
He didn't believe in me, and now he does.
And, John,
you don't believe in me,
but at WrestleMania, you will.
[crowd chants "Cena"]
[Patrick] Impassioned Austin Theory makes a statement tonight.
Cena, he's coming for you at WrestleMania.
[Corey] Austin Theory is making people believe.
Will he make John Cena believe?
Could that be inevitable?
This is about me and it's always been about me.
[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy] Number two.
-[Jey] Solo. -[Jimmy] OG.
Not the best start of the night.
Nah. Nah.
-You good? -We good.
We good.
It looked like you took a beating out there.
We took a few shots, Uce,
but you know what?
Nothing can hurt me or hit me harder
than being torn
away from my brother.
Nothing.
And then sit here and then have their answer to it
like it's my fault.
I will never forgive Sami Zayn for this.
At WrestleMania, we got him.
I hope so.
I really do.
Wiseman.
Yes, my Tribal Chief.
Everyone, leave us.
Yes, my Tribal Chief.
Jey,
you stay.
[crowd cheering]
It's been a minute.
I haven't seen you, haven't heard from you.
I got to beg your brother to get some answers,
and now you're back making decisions.
In order to make decisions,
you got to be a part of The Bloodline.
Are you with us?
Are you Bloodline?
Are you still my family?
I'm with you.
I'm Bloodline, Uce.
I hope so.
That's all I needed to hear.
I'll see you later.
I love you.
My Tribal Chief.
Yes, Wiseman.
Did you find out the answers you were looking for?
Yes, Wiseman.
It seems as though the head of the table
got the answers he was looking for.
Perhaps, Roman will shed a little more light
when he joins us live later tonight on Raw.
Absolutely. WrestleMania is so close now.
Folks, we had some huge WrestleMania news earlier on today.
On Friday night SmackDown, the news was broken
that there will be a Fatal 4-Way match
coming your way at WrestleMania.
It's absolutely huge, guys.
Showcase, a Fatal 4-Way Tag Team match.
The odd couple of Braun Strowman and Ricochet,
the Triple Crown Tag Team Champions
of The Street Profits, how about the Alpha Academy
if Chad Gable can get Otis on side,
and also, don't discount The Viking Raiders.
[Corey] WrestleMania Showcase that will no doubt deliver the goods
at the Showcase of the Immortals.
I have the pleasure of being joined by WWE official Adam Pearce.
And, Adam, can you provide some insight into the WrestleMania Showcase matches
that we learned about on Friday Night SmackDown?
I sure can.
What a great opportunity by earning to showcase
the best men's and women's tag teams in WWE.
Excuse me. Can I please talk to a manager?
Hi, again, Chelsea.
Yeah. Me, Adam Pearce.
Okay. Well then,
I would like you to know that I made matching gear
for my tag partner Carmella, who is not available tonight.
Yeah, I'm aware of that, but as you can see,
I'm kind of in the middle of something--
So you will have no problem then agreeing to
the new tag partner that I found?
Someone who has absolutely no love loss for Asuka and Bianca.
Come on, girl.
[chuckles]
This here is Piper Niven.
Piper is going to help me destroy the competition tonight.
So talk to whoever you have to talk to to make this official.
Chelsea, for what feels like the thousandth time,
it's me, Adam Pearce.
I'm the one that generally manages to make things official around here,
and I am in the--
Okay, well, if you're so official, then I'd like you to go ahead
and make it official that I am in the Women's Showcase at WrestleMania.
How about that?
Well, funny enough,
that's what I was trying to talk to Byron about.
-I'm still finalizing those teams. -[gasps]
-I'm sorry, "finalizing"? -Yeah.
Do you know who I am?
I am Chelsea Green, I am the star.
I need to be put in this match immediately.
And you do not want to make me angry.
Don't make me go onto social media at WWE
and put you on blast, or worse, block you.
Put me in the match, Adam.
Goodbye.
[Corey] Pearce, it would be smart to just give Chelsea what she wants.
[Patrick] Sure. He's quivering in his boots.
Speaking of trembling with fear,
Brock Lesnar's WrestleMania opponent Omos is here.
Who's daring enough to step up to "The Nigerian Giant"?
We'll find out, next.
Packed house of over 15,000 of the WWE Universe tonight in St. Louis, Missouri.
Hollywood, California though in less than two weeks,
beware, the City of Stars will be shaking
when "The Nigerian Giant" and "The Beast Incarnate" clash
in a seismic match on the grandest stage of them all.
[commentator] WrestleMania has played host
to some of the biggest collisions in WWE history.
And this year,
two titans are set for a colossal showdown.
[Corey] Get ready for war because here comes "The Conqueror."
[commentator 1] Over his 20-year career,
Brock Lesnar has used his natural physical gifts
to conquer the competition
Standing at 6 foot 3 inches tall
and weighing 286 pounds,
"The Beast" has the perfect build
to send anyone to Suplex City.
With a wingspan of 81 inches,
Brock Lesnar has the ultimate tool to deliver the F5.
So, it's no surprise that with these weapons,
Lesnar has achieved so many impressive accolades.
Seven-time WWE Champion.
Three-time Universal Champion.
Two-time Royal Rumble winner.
"The Beast" even took his talents from the squared circle to the octagon,
becoming UFC Heavyweight Champion,
perhaps thanks to the massive fist and his quadruple XL gloves,
the largest in UFC history.
[Corey] The perfect fighting machine,
"The Beast" reigns supreme.
[commentator 1] It's clear that Brock Lesnar is capable of decimating
any person who stands in front of him,
but he's never faced anyone quite like Omos.
[Omos] There is only one giant in the WWE.
[commentator 1] The sheer size of "The Nigerian Giant"
made him a spectacle upon arrival.
Seven foot three, 416 pounds,
dwarfing some of WWE's most infamous giants
like The Great Khali,
Kane, and The Undertaker.
He's even a full two-inches taller than NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal.
In the boxing ring, Omos says 87-inch reach
would give him nearly a foot-long advantage
over the average heavyweight fighter,
and anchoring these gigantic arms are two gargantuan fists.
At 14.5 inches they're roughly double the size of the average man's hands.
[commentator 2] You are blessed to be in the age of "The Nigerian Giant," Omos.
[commentator 1] Utilizing all his impressive attributes,
Omos has cemented himself as a true force in the WWE.
Both Brock Lesnar and Omos have all the components
necessary to overwhelm the ordinary competitor,
but "The Beast" and "The Nigerian Giant" are far from ordinary.
When these two monsters clash in Hollywood,
it's sure to be a battle like no other.
It's Brock Lesnar versus Omos
on the only stage big enough to contain these goliaths, WrestleMania.
[Corey] We will witness a true super heavyweight showdown
in Hollywood as "The Beast Incarnate,"
the ultimate combat machine, Brock Lesnar
goes one-on-one with a true force of nature, "The Nigerian Giant," Omos.
[Patrick] Man, if that tale of the tape did not get you pumped
for this match at WrestleMania, I don't know what's wrong with you.
[announcer] And his opponent, accompanied to the ring by MVP
standing in at 7 feet 3 inches,
weighing in at 416 pounds,
"The Nigerian Giant," Omos.
[Patrick] That is one scary proposition
even for "The Beast Incarnate," Brock Lesnar.
Last week on Monday Night Raw,
Omos dumping Lesnar out of the ring
was viewed over 10 million times, Corey,
across WWE social platforms.
[Corey] It was viewed over 10 million times
because it had to be seen to be believed.
And even then it was a little bit much to believe.
First, the size comparison of Omos' massive fist
in comparison to "The Beast Incarnate" cranium.
And after what appeared to be a show of respect,
Omos would prove to possess the ability to impose his will
on Brock Lesnar, dumping "The Beast" over the top rope
and reminding the WWE Universe that Omos is not afraid of Brock Lesnar.
[Patrick] Lesnar looked shook.
Something I'm not sure we've ever said before.
[Corey] Right now, Mustafa Ali,
tasked with the unfortunate goal of toppling "The Nigerian Giant."
I admire Ali's recent positivity he's been attempting to live by.
Ali released a music video earlier today on social media.
-[bell dings] -[Patrick] Good for him.
Is this positivity or stupidity?
[Corey] Well, I mean, he covered the band Hoobastank
which in the year 2023 is never necessary.
I believe nothing is impossible.
In fact, I will meet you with a smile on my face.
[Corey] Tying to preach his positivity to Omos,
but "The Nigerian Giant" not exactly interested.
[speaking indistinctly]
-[Patrick] Uh-oh. -[Corey] Oh, my goodness.
-Turning Ali inside out. -[Omos] Brock, where you at?
He's going to get an ass-whopping at WrestleMania.
[Patrick] Watching on, the two-time World Champion Dolph Ziggler.
We asked Ali to be a little positive
but he didn't really expect that he'd go this route.
[Corey] I think what makes Omos even more terrifying recently
is his increased confidence.
Oh, my God.
Oh, he doesn't get paid by the hour, folks.
[Patrick] Omos. This could be over. It is.
-[referee] Ring the bell. -[bell dings]
["Shake the Ground" playing]
[announcer] Here is your winner, "The Nigerian Giant", Omos.
[Corey] Can you imagine what would happen
if Omos is able to do this to Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania?
One-sided dominance nearly put Ali through the ring.
Brock Lesnar may meet a similar fate.
[Patrick] Yeah, but no disrespect to Mustafa Ali, he is not Brock Lesnar.
The Nigerian Giant fears no man, animal, or beast.
But Brock Lesnar will learn to fear The Nigerian Giant
at WrestleMania.
You baby, you.
You! You!
[yelling]
[Patrick] With MVP by his side, the sky is the limit
for Omos, "The Nigerian Giant."
Man, I can't wait to see him tackle The Beast Incarnate.
I say if he loses his next fight--
-He's got to win it. -He changes his last name.
Oh, 100%.
He can't have another fall losing a fight.
No, there's no way, he's got to win the fight.
-The last time you guys-- -Logan, Logan.
[laughs]
Hey.
Yeah, my publicist has been trying to get a hold of you.
I thought we could go over some questions you can ask me tonight.
Assuming that you want the host of WrestleMania
in the most must-see WWE Superstar of all time
as your first guest on Impaulsive TV.
Am I right?
No, man, that's going to be a hard pass.
[laughs]
Logan, who's that?
[Patrick] Logan Paul is on the way to the ring, Impaulsive TV on Raw.
[Patrick] Folks, you heard the news, it dropped last week,
Bad Bunny is set to host Backlash coming to you
from Puerto Rico and you can get combo tickets
for both Friday Night SmackDown and WWE Backlash.
It's May 5th and 6th, live, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
-I know you're excited, Graves. -[Corey] Absolutely.
The first WWE premium live event to emanate from Puerto Rico in 18 years.
Hosted by one of the hottest recording artists on Earth
and we get the party started a full day early with Friday Night SmackDown.
[Patrick] Go and get your tickets tomorrow at noon, eastern, ticketera.com.
["Take Flight" playing]
[Corey] Here comes Puerto Rico's favorite son.
[announcer] Ladies and gentleman, please welcome
the host of Impaulsive TV,
Logan Paul.
[Corey] One of the most polarizing figures
on the planet Earth right now.
A social media megastar.
A world-class boxer and as we've come to learn,
one hell of a WWE Superstar.
[Patrick] You're spot on, Corey Graves.
You can boo this man all you want
as they're doing right now in St. Louis.
We've seen this man come so close.
Floyd Mayweather couldn't beat him in a boxing match,
one of the greatest of all time.
We've seen him amazed at Crown Jewel against Roman Reigns.
Now at WrestleMania, on the grandest stage of them all,
the Maverick Logan Paul--
[Paul] Ayo, St. Louis.
[Corey] I like this. Him better than you anyway.
Ladies and gentlemen, let's get a little Impaulsive, shall we?
[crowd booing]
["Basketball" playing]
Look, look, look. Last week
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins
said that y'all don't want me in your house.
[crowd booing]
Well, that's too freaking bad because tonight y'all are in my house.
It's Impaulsive TV, baby.
[crowd booing]
Yeah, yeah, yeah, boo all you want.
[crowd booing]
Here's the reality, y'all.
I don't got to be here.
I don't.
I've made my millions off my name and my brands,
but I do this. I'm in the WWE because I love it,
but I hear you and sadly, y'all don't love me.
[crowd booing]
There's probably two people in this whole arena that love me.
It's my dad, my father who I dragged to St. Louis
and that kid in front with the "Drink Prime" sign.
I love you too, kid.
I love you, but the rest of y'all,
no matter how many times I get on this mic for your entertainment,
no matter how many of your Superstars I beat up,
let's be honest, you're never going to respect me.
Well, guess what, y'all?
I don't care because it's not my fault
that you dorks refuse to see
the amount of talent standing in front of you.
[crowd booing]
I am a 360-degree entertainer.
There is nothing I can't do.
There is no seat I cannot fill.
There is no person on this roster that I cannot compete with.
And whether y'all like it or not,
Yes, I am that good.
[crowd jeering]
In fact,
that's why I didn't invite anyone to be my guest on Impaulsive TV tonight,
because quite frankly, I can do it all.
And besides, did you really think any of my celebrity friends
would come to a place like St. Louis?
[crowd booing]
Two words,
get real.
They'd be out of here quicker than the St. Louis Rams.
[laughs]
Oh, I'm sorry.
The Los Angeles Rams.
In fact,
I'm looking forward to joining the Rams back in LA
where I challenged your hero, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins,
to a match of WrestleMania,
April 1st, on my 28th birthday.
[crowd exclaims]
Happy birthday to me. I get to kick some ass.
Jokes aside, though.
The match is going to be great.
As y'all know, Seth is one of the top three in this business
and I'm honored to share the ring with him,
but I was talking to my brother, Jake and he brought up a good point.
It's just hard to be afraid of a guy named Seth.
Seths are nice guys.
Seth Rogen.
Seth Curry.
Not as good as Steph Curry, but still nice guy.
You know, maybe if Seth hadn't started this beef with me,
we could be friends.
We could have had a conversation.
But now, I just want to see me knock him out again.
[crowd] What?
Actually, yeah.
Yeah, can we get a replay of me knocking Seth out, please?
[chuckles]
That's your guy, right?
You guys like that guy?
Hey, hey. Can we get that one more time?
One more time, please? Come on.
[laughs]
Oh, my God.
Look how stupid he looks. Look at his nose.
Oh, he looks so dumb.
One more time. Come on. One more time.
Put some animation on it. Let's get a little production value.
Oh!
[laughs]
It's beautiful.
It's like watching Picasso paint.
It's one of the prettiest things I've ever seen.
I can do this all day, y'all.
Watching Seth to get knocked out…
[mic fades out]
[imperceptible]
[crowd cheering]
[mic fades in] Um…
[mic fades in and out]
[crowd cheering]
St. Louis--
[Rollins] Mr. Paul, Mr. Paul, Mr. Paul.
I'm so sorry.
It's your producer in the truck. I don't know what's wrong.
Your audio's not working.
Your video's not working.
I don't know what the problem could be.
[laughs]
Now the real question, Logan,
is how on earth are we going to save
this terribly awful episode of Impaulsive TV?
Does anybody have any ideas? Anybody got an idea?
Anybody got an idea? [gasps]
[whispers] I've got an idea.
[laughs]
["Visionary" playing]
Ooh, yes, sir.
It's me, Logan.
Logan. I'll see you soon.
[laughs]
[crowd singing "Visionary"]
Shut up.
Y'all are tone deaf.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] "The Visionary" has arrived on Impaulsive TV.
[crowd singing "Visionary"]
[Paul] Shut up.
You can't keep a football team.
You can't sing.
No one told me St. Louis is tone deaf.
[Paul booing]
You ruined my segment.
Your outfit is stupid.
[crowd singing "Visionary"]
[Corey] Whoa, Rollins with a double leg.
Rollins is all over Logan Paul.
[Patrick] He's heard enough. He's not hanging around Seth Rollins.
[Corey] Seth eager to remind Logan that this is Rollins' world.
Logan Paul just exists in it.
[Patrick] Rollins calls Logan Paul a tourist in this industry.
[Corey] Oh, we got officials out here by the dozen.
We're going to need them.
Rollins had heard enough of the insults.
-[Patrick] Logan's breaking free. -[Corey] Here we go again.
[Patrick] Watch out.
Right across the announce desk.
[Corey] Rollins just bulldozing Paul over the announce table.
[Patrick] This has turned ugly and fast.
[Corey] These two don't want to wait to SoFi Stadium.
Rollins is all over Logan Paul.
[Patrick] Some order being restored.
[Corey] Logan Paul's security creating a little separation
for the moment, but wait…
Wait a second. What the hell is Rollins doing?
Look out Joe
[Patrick] Oh, my God.
[Corey] Seth Rollins just… Oh!
And Logan Paul with a right hand.
That titanium-reinforced right hand to the jaw of Rollins yet again.
[Patrick] Just like two weeks ago in Boston.
[Corey] Just that quick.
[crowd booing]
[Paul] One more time.
Third time is the charm. Come on.
[Patrick] Got to get medics out to Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[Corey] Rollins was handling his business in his ring.
Rollins looked like he was about to put an end to Logan Paul,
and from the top rope, The Visionary would launch, but watch this.
Watch how sudden… Boom.
Right on the chin of Seth Rollins for a second time.
Logan Paul turns his lights out.
[Patrick] There is nothing lucky about the right hand of Logan Paul.
[Paul] Seth "Freakin" Rollins, more like Seth "no chin" Rollins.
[Patrick] Well, if you think Logan Paul is a hated man,
wait until you hear the boos for Dominik Mysterio.
Continues to deride and insult his soon-to-be Hall of Fame father.
Dominik has one-on-one action, next on Raw.
♪ WrestleMania is coming ♪
♪ it's coming, It's coming ♪
♪ WrestleMania is coming ♪
♪ To Hollywood ♪
♪ Do you feel yourself succumbing? ♪
♪ Succumbing, it's coming ♪
♪ I hope you all are coming ♪
♪ It's going to be good ♪
♪ The biggest of all ♪
♪ Bigger than stupendous ♪
♪ Bigger than my balls ♪
[Corey] That big? Can you imagine?
Is that even possible? Stop what you're doing.
Make sure you do not miss WrestleMania, the Musical,
starring the host of this year's WrestleMania extravaganza,
the A-Lister himself, The Miz.
It's available right now on all of WWE's social media platforms.
I personally watched on Miz's Twitter page today.
It was must-see.
[Patrick] Michael Bublé has got nothing on the A-Lister.
["It Is My Time" playing]
[bell dings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Damian Priest,
representing The Judgment Day,
Dominik Mysterio.
[Corey] Let's be perfectly honest, KP.
These days Dominik Mysterio is so dangerous, he's afraid of himself.
[Patrick] The boos are in now, Corey, around St. Louis.
Now, after months of being taunted and insulted by his son, Dominik Mysterio,
we saw an impassioned Rey Mysterio on Friday Night SmackDown.
For someone like you,
pathetic,
punk-ass kid,
called me out at WrestleMania,
I would gladly whoop their ass.
[crowd cheering]
Unfortunately,
you're my son,
and fighting you
would be the biggest disgrace as a father.
I'm not going to fight you now
and I won't fight you at WrestleMania either.
[Dominik] It's exactly what I thought.
A scared, scared little man.
[Corey] A deeply conflicted father in Rey Mysterio,
and Dominik is incredibly proud of himself,
trying his best to goad his legendary father,
his Hall-of-Fame father, into a match at WrestleMania.
["Rebel Heart" playing]
[Patrick] In Dominik's way tonight, Johnny "Wrestling."
[announcer] And his opponent, accompanied to the ring by Dexter Lumis,
weighs 199 pounds,
Johnny Gargano.
[Patrick] Johnny Gargano is set to tackle the cocky Grayson Waller
at Stand & Deliver on April 1st, before WrestleMania,
at the Crypto.com Arena.
Well, Johnny was at NXT, Tuesday, addressing that match
when it was made clear to him that Grayson Waller
was livestreaming from outside Johnny's house.
Unbelievable scenes.
Gargano immediately left NXT, went straight home
and this confrontation ensued.
[Corey] Grayson Waller would arrive at Johnny Gargano's home
and the two would do battle on Johnny's property
as his wife and child
unfortunately looked on. This was absolutely brutal.
Such a deeply personal rivalry
comes to a head
at NXT Stand & Deliver.
He ain't the same no more.
Come on. Careful. Careful. Careful.
Stop. Be careful.
[Corey] Let's be honest, Grayson Waller beat the fire
out of Gargano on Johnny's own property.
I heard Johnny's thinking about changing his nickname
from Johnny "Wrestling" to Johnny "Garden Gnome."
-[bell dings] -[Patrick] Might want to change
the address while he's at it. Disgusting behavior from Grayson Waller.
A match to come at Stand & Deliver, but the match…
The here and now, as you see Johnny Gargano's ribs totally taped up
after that fight with Grayson Waller on Tuesday evening.
How does that affect this match, Corey?
[Corey] Well, any time you have damage to your ribs,
it affects your ability to execute offense.
When you suffer your opponent's offense, it hurts a little bit worse.
It's tough to catch your breath and keep your wind
no matter how long the match goes.
Gargano just flattened down with a running back elbow.
How about Johnny "Landscape"? How does that sound?
-[Patrick] Not too shabby. -[crowd cheering]
The crowd have loved to see this,
as Gargano starts to pummel Dominik Mysterio.
It was an emotional Friday Night SmackDown,
to see that impassioned Rey Mysterio
telling Dominik, "I've made sacrifices so you, your mom, your sister,
could have the life I could only have dreamed of."
[Corey] You got to feel for Dominik.
I remember all of his friends were driving Mercedes
and Dom had to putt around town in a disgusting BMW.
Poor kid.
[Patrick] Your kids watching Monday Night Raw tonight?
[Corey] Absolutely not. They're in bed--
-[Patrick] Hang on a second. -[Corey] I'm a good father. Boom.
[Patrick] Gargano connects with Dominik.
[referee] Protect yourself, Johnny. Protect yourself.
[Patrick] Dominik rocked a little bit here,
and now Dominik maybe wisely heads to the outside,
but that might give Johnny Gargano ideas.
Taking flight now, ribs stitched up and all.
[Corey] Well, see?
Johnny got a little overzealous and paid for it.
He executed the suicide dive to the outside.
Took Dominik out but at a very serious cost to himself.
[Patrick] See your best friend watching on from the outside, Dexter Lumis?
[Corey] I was talking about Grayson Waller.
I'm a big Grayson Waller fan.
I cannot wait to watch him finish the job at Stand & Deliver.
[Patrick] Speaking of finishing the job, last week was The Judgment Day.
Tag-team victory over Gargano and Lumis.
Who's going to take the bragging rights tonight?
Dominik Mysterio on top right now.
[Corey] Maybe Johnny should reconsider kissing up to Shawn Michaels.
You're going to pay for it at Stand & Deliver,
if he makes it to Stand & Deliver after Dirty Dom is done with him.
-[Patrick] Oh, watch out. -[Corey] Oh, man.
[Patrick] How can Gargano and his ribs get back in this match?
[Corey] Dom about to send Gargano to the infirmary.
[Priest] Hey, Dom.
[Patrick] Packed house tonight at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis.
Over 15,000 of the WWE Universe watching on as Dominik Mysterio
is in control against Johnny Gargano.
[Corey] Dominik Mysterio very wisely
removing the protective bandage from Gargano's ribcage,
-and now an homage to Uncle Eddie. -[crowd booing]
[Corey] The Three Amigos from Dominik.
[Patrick] As the boos continue to ring out,
Johnny Gargano trying to fight back.
[Corey] Oh, wow.
Vicious suplex into the turnbuckle by Gargano.
Can Johnny turn the tables?
[Patrick] Johnny Gargano continues to be in agony.
That wrapping around his ribs has been ripped off.
Make no mistake.
[Corey] Listen, pride can be the downfall of great Superstars.
Johnny Gargano needs to be focused on Stand & Deliver.
Johnny needs to be worried about Grayson Waller,
not out here trying to show off
with one of the toughest in the game, "Dirty" Dom.
[Patrick] Caught by Johnny.
What has he got planned now? Flattens Dominik.
Gargano too quick for Dominik Mysterio right now.
[Corey] The adrenaline clearly pulsing through Johnny Gargano's body.
Fighting through the pain.
But can Johnny finish the job?
[Patrick] Oh, man.
[Corey] Smart move by Dom,
hanging Johnny out to dry over the top rope.
Nobody home.
[Patrick] Through the ropes, spearing Dominik Mysterio.
Hooks the leg, now Johnny Gargano to put this one away,
and Dominik still alive.
Penny for the thoughts of Rey Mysterio right now, Corey,
Soon-to-be Hall of Famer.
I just wonder, with the Hall of Fame approaching,
how he's feeling with Dominik completely and utterly against him,
wanting that match at WrestleMania.
[crowd booing]
[Gargano] Are you kidding me?
[Corey] Gargano lured in by Dom.
Smart move, stack up Johnny.
[Patrick] Chance for the win now. Feet are on the ropes though.
Spotted by the referee.
[referee] Two. Foot on the rope.
-Hey, what are you doing? -[Dominik] What are you doing?
[referee] Two count. Foot on the rope.
[Corey] I think this official is just biased against Dominik
because of Dominik's criminal past.
-[Patrick] Oh! -[Corey] Oh, no.
[Patrick] Wow. Gargano now, to put away Mysterio, who kicks at two.
[Corey] Take a look at this. Boom.
Superkick by Gargano, and nearly put Dom away.
[Patrick] What a brilliant match, Gargano and Mysterio.
Blow to the midsection, Dominik continues to target the ribs.
[Corey] Dom fighting back.
Trading explosive forearms, both of these athletes.
A smart decision by Dom, go to the body.
We know that Johnny Gargano's body and rib cage are compromised.
Hung across the middle rope. We're going to dial it up.
[Patrick] Dominik Mysterio has his plans.
Can he execute?
Evaded by Johnny Gargano.
Taking down Dominik.
Is this his moment?
[Corey] Johnny hoisting up Dom.
[Patrick] Oh, my!
[Corey] Now, lawn dart into the middle turnbuckle.
Dominik in trouble, Johnny lining him up.
[Patrick] Superkick to the jaw.
That should be it.
Gargano to beat Mysterio, and no.
He kicks out at two.
[Corey] Dexter Lumis looking on,
Johnny trying his best to fight through the pain.
Frustration on the face of Damian Priest,
Dom's ally in The Judgment Day.
[Patrick] Lumis emotionless on the far side.
No surprise there.
[Corey] Johnny muscling Dominik up to the top turnbuckle,
looking for something spectacular.
Lefts and rights from Johnny "Wrestling," who's making the climb.
Dominik in trouble.
[Patrick] Tell you what, a victory for Gargano
would really damage the ego of Dominik Mysterio right now.
[Priest] Give him in body. The body!
[Patrick] Precarious position for both Superstars.
From the top. Oh, man.
[Corey] Face first, all the way to the canvas.
-Here comes Dom. -[Patrick] Frog splash.
[Corey] To the back of Gargano, the injured ribs.
-[Patrick] Cover, and Dominik gets it. -[bell dings]
["It Is My Time" playing]
[announcer] Here's your winner, Dominik Mysterio.
[Corey] What an effort by Dominik.
Standing strong against the odds.
Gargano fought his heart out as Johnny always does,
but in the end, double impact to the body,
to the injured ribs of Gargano.
The frog splash puts it away in favor of Dominik Mysterio.
What a win.
[Patrick] Victorious on Friday night, victorious on Monday night.
Dominik Mysterio standing tall here on Raw.
You know,
last Friday night--
[crowd booing]
Last Friday night on SmackDown
my good-for-nothing father…
[crowd booing]
denied my challenge once again
to a match at WrestleMania.
But you know what, jefe?
I'm not going to stop until I get what I want.
At the end of the day, I know
that this Friday night
on SmackDown in Las Vegas,
the entire Mysterio family will be there, live.
So, that I believe
that's the same family that blocked my number,
kicked me out of the group chat
and wanted nothing to do with me.
[crowd cheering]
But that's okay because The Judgment Day group chat is much better.
But,
I think I figured out a way to get you to accept my match,
and that's going to be when I say hi to mom
and ask for her permission for you to face me at WrestleMania.
That's an in, and if you have the balls
to get them out of her purse.
[crowd booing]
["It Is My Time" playing]
[Corey] Incendiary comments directed at his father,
from Dominik Mysterio.
[Patrick] Dominik Mysterio will be on SmackDown in Las Vegas on Friday.
He might be hooking on you, man.
Well, at WrestleMania he ain't going to be hooking on me.
-Same thing. -Me though, I tell you…
Are you waiting on the Tribal Chief?
Yes, Wiseman.
Because your Tribal Chief is waiting on you
to go to the jet because the seafood has been delivered.
-We got shrimp. -Yes, sir.
-We got lobster. -All me.
-We got mahimahi. -I like that.
The Tribal Chief is so proud of all of you,
he wants you to take the rest of the night off and indulge.
-Neat. -Let's go eat.
-Ain't got to tell me twice.
-Okay, let's go. -Solo, not you.
He wants to talk to you. Now.
One of those nights.
All right, Solo.
Well, no mahimahi for him then.
[Patrick] Less than two weeks before Roman Reigns
defends his Undisputed title against Cody Rhodes.
He's got many problems to solve,
both, within his family and beyond.
Roman Reigns is here in St. Louis tonight.
[Corey] What do you think he wanted with Solo?
[Corey] We are approaching WrestleMania weekend.
A weekend where several greats will enter the WWE Hall of Fame,
but one particular Hall of Famer will enter hell.
As WWE Hall of Famer, The Rated R Superstar, Edge,
steps inside Hell in a Cell, in hopes of conquering
the face of The Judgment Day, Finn Bálor.
If you push me, I will not just resist,
I will throw you through a wall.
Finn, I am a hostile man.
I keep it caged,
so I can be the man that I've become,
so I can function in society.
But inside the cage,
well, that's caged no more.
I won't apologize for it, I won't fight it.
I will lean into it. I will revel in it, I will savor it.
Finn, you have no idea what I'm capable of inside Hell in a Cell.
You have no idea what goes through your soul
when that steel door slams shut behind you,
but I do.
I've been baptized inside the cell by the dead man himself.
The cell had become my hard-won friend, my partner, my cathedral of pain.
It rewards me for the streak that runs through me.
You cannot become what you need to become by remaining what you are, Finn.
You and I are two men who clearly understand that,
so I grasped what you meant
when you said that hell couldn't handle your demons.
[laughs]
Those scriptures,
they say, "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil."
Well, I never have
because I'm the evil in the valley.
So, leave Finn at home,
bring your demon
to meet the Devil.
You'd like to meet him.
[Patrick] What has Finn Bálor triggered in the Hall of Famer, Edge?
"Bring your demon to meet the Devil,"
the words of the Rated R Superstar.
Edge's blood has been boiling, going back to October
at Extreme Rules when Finn Bálor made him say "I quit"
and The Judgment Day put a chair across his wife, Beth Phoenix.
Edge hopes to end Finn Bálor at WrestleMania.
["Demon In Your Dreams" playing]
[Corey] There's another Judgment Day member with big WrestleMania plans.
Mami is home.
[crowd cheering]
[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome
the winner of the 2023
women's Royal Rumble match,
representing The Judgment Day,
Rhea Ripley.
[Patrick] The swag, the confidence on Rhea Ripley.
Let's go back to Friday Night SmackDown.
Mami is going to beat you at WrestleMania.
[Corey] A declaration by Dominik and a right by Rhea.
[Patrick] And it kicked off one hell of a brawl.
In Kansas City, the folks got to witness this.
Can you imagine what it's going to be like at WrestleMania
between Rhea Ripley and the SmackDown Women's Champion,
Charlotte Flair?
[Corey] Well, this was just a preview. It's going to be downright explosive.
A position Rhea has found herself in before,
going toe-to-toe with the queen at WrestleMania,
but this is a very different, very dangerous,
Rhea Ripley compared to who Charlotte faced in the past.
Two elite level competitors doing battle
for the SmackDown Women's Championship.
[Patrick] Charlotte Flair says, "It's going to take a lot more
than three years for Rhea Ripley to get to my level."
It's The Eradicator, and man, has she changed in the last three years.
Rhea Ripley against the SmackDown Women's Champion,
the 14-time World Champion, Charlotte Flair.
Look. Cut the music.
It's gone on for too long. Come on.
[crowd booing]
-You know-- -[crowd booing]
[crowd chanting "Mami"]
[chuckles]
Last Friday,
Charlotte, she said that I needed to be a champion.
She said that I needed to be a star.
And, you know, I actually agree with those statements,
but the one thing that I don't agree with
is living in the past.
Charlotte doesn't want to accept her future,
and that is why she keeps talking about
what happened three years ago at my first WrestleMania
when we stepped into the ring one-on-one for the first time.
Back when I was trying to make a name for myself and earn respect.
Now, Charlotte, she thinks that she's the leader
of the women's division,
but leaders, they actually respect others.
And, Charlotte, after that match, I knew that you didn't respect anyone.
I knew that you didn't respect me,
and to be honest, I don't think that you ever will
because I make you question the respect you have for yourself.
When you hear the name Rhea Ripley,
you question everything.
[crowd] What?
Don't "what" me. You're all pathetic.
[crowd exclaims]
When you hear the name Rhea Ripley, you question everything.
I bring out all your deepest insecurities
that you try to mask as confidence.
[chuckles]
Because Charlotte,
you know that every single time
that we have gone to war,
I've gotten up
and I've kept going because that is what I do.
I know what you do is try to keep people down,
but not me.
Charlotte, you have to admit, it's time.
You're done.
You're washed.
It's over.
It's over, and you have to go home,
where you mean absolutely nothing
because without the WWE, you are nothing.
[crowd booing]
But I don't care about your insecurities
and I don't care if you respect me,
because at WrestleMania,
I will become a champion
and I will be the biggest star here in the WWE.
[crowd cheering]
And, Charlotte…
[chuckles]
My little Charlotte, when you see me
holding your crown above your head,
you're going to know
that all your insecurities are true.
I don't need you to respect me,
but you will fear me.
[crowd cheering]
["Still The Baddest" playing]
[Corey] Hang on, just a second.
Strong words from a sharp tongue Eradicator.
[Bayley] Rhea, Rhea, Rhea, Rhea.
You know, earlier when you were talking about leaders,
I was waiting for you to mention my name
because, Rhea,
I do respect you.
We all respect you.
Anyone that puts Charlotte Flair in her place
has the utmost respect from Damage CTRL.
But, um,
if you needed any tips on how to beat Charlotte,
you could have just asked your role model,
because I did pin Charlotte in my first WrestleMania.
[chuckles]
I'm pretty sure you saw what we did last week to Trish Stratus.
The three of us--
Bayley, Bayley, Bayley.
I don't need any help from you three.
All right.
Well, I thought you would say that
because you have gotten so cocky.
Rhea Ripley this, Rhea Ripley that.
Everybody is talking about how Rhea Ripley
is dominating the women's roster. Well, guess what?
Raw is our show and I think it's about time
that Damage CTRL shows you just what I mean.
[laughs]
This is your show?
Mate, I'm not really ring ready,
but if one of you guys want to come in this ring
and try and get me out off my ring,
go ahead.
[crowd cheering]
Well, ding dong, it looks like I'm the only one in my gear.
So, guess what? [chuckles]
Looks like it'll be me.
[Ripley] Bring it.
Hey, come here.
Listen, I'm going to make this match official right now.
I want you in the ropes, okay?
-Yes, sir. -Get it. Thank you.
[Corey] Well, looks like it's going to be an official match.
Ripley's drawn the line in the sand.
Here's the official, Bayley versus Ripley.
[bell dings]
[Patrick] A match made official moments ago by WWE official, Adam Pearce.
Grand Slam Champion, Bayley, and Rhea Ripley
who is headed to WrestleMania
for the SmackDown Women's Championship
against Charlotte Flair in less than two weeks.
[Corey] Oh, Rhea Ripley was not out here to compete initially.
This was a matchup that was issued by Bayley
and made official by WWE official, Adam Pearce.
You think you're so strong and cool, huh?
[Corey] Obviously, Ripley never afraid to back down from a challenge.
Rhea looked to keep her skills razor sharp
before the massive opportunity at WrestleMania,
where she will challenge "The Queen," Charlotte Flair,
for the SmackDown Women's Championship.
Bayley and Damage CTRL also have big time WrestleMania plans.
[Patrick] They do indeed.
Becky Lynch and a pair of Hall of Famers,
Lita and Trish Stratus.
[Corey] While we're on the subject of Hall of Famers,
I still cannot believe the fact that Edge,
the Rated R Superstar, called out "the demon" from Finn Bálor
in Hell in a Cell at WrestleMania.
That could be truly massive mistake, even for Edge.
Right now, Bayley looking to take control using her experience.
That's going to be the difference in this matchup.
Bayley fully aware--
[Patrick] Pace-dropping Rhea to the outside.
[Corey] Bayley is fully aware that Rhea Ripley
is going to have the power advantage in every scenario,
so Bayley's going to want to rely on her experience.
As a matter of fact, today marks the 10-year anniversary
of Bayley's debut on NXT television.
The Role Model truly has been there, done that, in this business,
and Bayley eager to flex some of her knowledge.
[Patrick] Did she sound jealous in any way?
"Rhea this, Rhea that," she was saying.
A bit of jealousy from Bayley, no?
[Corey] It's not jealousy.
-Look at this. -[Patrick] Watch out.
[Corey] Ripley showing blatant disregard for Damage CTRL,
taking out the leader, Bayley.
Dakota and Iyo better mind their manners.
[Patrick] Trepidation on the faces of Dakota and Iyo.
Rhea Ripley tossing Bayley back inside the ring.
Hooks the leg now.
Cover to put away Bayley early, who kicks out.
[Corey] What we're seeing, whether it be out of necessity or choice,
is a few different wrinkles in the game of Rhea Ripley.
For example, a high-risk maneuver she doesn't use all that frequently.
Ripley could be gearing up for WrestleMania.
Well, maybe Rhea just realizes
that she is outnumbered tonight, which is unfamiliar territory.
[Patrick] High-risk maneuver, something we're accustomed to seeing
from Charlotte Flair, her WrestleMania opponent.
[Corey] Oh, wow. That's got to do it. Bayley is out.
[Patrick] Ripley now for the victory, and Bayley is still alive.
[Corey] How? How on earth did Bayley survive this?
Take another look at the knee. Boom.
Right on the jaw of The Role Model.
It's nothing short of miraculous that Bayley was able to recover.
Look at Rhea Ripley, the confidence
that she's just oozing right now.
[Patrick] Bayley with so much to be concerned about herself
with WrestleMania on the horizon.
Rhea Ripley just slowly making her way around the ring,
making light work of Bayley for now, but Bayley responding.
[Corey] Bayley trying her best to fight back into this matchup.
[Patrick] The reason Bayley is a Grand Slam Champion
in WWE… Watch out.
[Corey] And there is the reason that Rhea Ripley may some day
be Grand Slam Champion in her own right.
Game-changing power.
When it comes to Raw power and athleticism,
"The Queen" Charlotte Flair
has proven to be relatively unmatched in WWE.
Save for, perhaps, Bianca Belair.
[Patrick] Dakota Kai from behind.
Did she just rake the eyes of Rhea Ripley?
-[Corey] Yes, Kevin. -The rope, now Bayley for the win.
Legs are on the ropes.
[Ripley exclaims]
[Corey] Smart strategy by the veteran, Bayley.
Realizing that she can bend the rules.
She knows how to obscure the ref's vision.
Cover here by--
[Patrick] Bayley again, once more for the win.
["Celtic Invasion" playing]
[Corey] And wait just a second.
[Patrick] Damage CTRL's WrestleMania opponents.
[Corey] The Man of the Masses and a pair of Hall of Famers,
Trish, Lita, Becky are here.
What does this mean?
[Patrick] What a battle we're witnessing between "The Role Model," Bayley
and "The Eradicator," Rhea Ripley.
Bayley's got company ringside.
[Corey] Before the break, we saw the arrival of…
Wait a second, Bayley-to-belly. That might do it.
[Patrick] Cover.
[Corey] A kick out at one?
Wow!
Wow on many, many accounts.
It seems as though the arrival of Becky Lynch and Lita,
the WWE Women's Tag Champs--
Wait, another Bayley-to-belly?
[Patrick] Dragging Ripley by the hair, looking at Becky Lynch, Lita.
[Corey] Ripley countered Bayley wonderfully.
The Role Model out of the way just in time.
[Patrick] Oh, my-
[Corey] A running knee rocks the jaw of Ripley.
[Patrick] We haven't seen Rhea Ripley
in this perilous situation in quite some time.
[Corey] Take another look at this.
Bayley with a full head of steam, pow, right on the cheekbone of The Eradicator.
This matchup could go either way.
Bayley relying on her experience.
Remember, Bayley proudly acknowledged
that she has defeated Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania,
something Rhea has not been able to do thus far in her career.
[Patrick] Can you imagine what a victory would do for Bayley
in front of Lita, Trish, and Becky?
[Corey] Certainly would be a confidence booster for Bayley,
as well as all of Damage CTRL.
An the inverse could also be true.
Could really shake the confidence of Damage CTRL
if Bayley fails to dispatch Ripley here tonight.
Sunset flip by The Role Model.
[Patrick] Can she get Rhea down? The answer is no.
[Corey] Rhea just too strong for Bayley.
Oh, good God, man.
[Patrick] The power of "The Eradicator," Rhea Ripley.
[Corey] Two boots to the soul of Bayley from The Eradicator,
and now Rhea Ripley looking like a woman
who is ready to become champion.
The prism lock submission is in.
Bayley in trouble.
[Patrick] Bayley's got nowhere to go.
[Corey] Look at the power of Ripley.
Her traps flexed,
squeezing with all of her might,
and Bayley, the veteran, finding the bottom rope.
[referee] Hey, what are you doing? Let's go. Knock it off.
[Corey] Iyo and Dakota lending some assistance to Bayley.
[Patrick] Rhea is willing to take on all three.
[Corey] Oh, my. Bayley just took advantage.
Rhea's skull into the ring post, and here comes trouble.
[Patrick] A preview of what's to come at WrestleMania.
[Corey] Trish, Lita, and Lynch,
engaging with Damage CTRL.
[Patrick] Bayley scampering back inside the ring.
-[Corey] Look out. -[Patrick] Oh.
Headbutt from Rhea Ripley, wants riptide.
Stacking up Bayley for the win.
[bell dings]
["Demon In Your Dreams" playing]
[announcer] Here is your winner, Rhea Ripley.
[Corey] Rhea Ripley can feel it in her soul.
Rhea can feel it in her bones.
Rhea Ripley believes
that SmackDown Women's Championship belongs to her.
And at WrestleMania,
Ripley looks to dethrone the Queen herself.
[Patrick] Are you watching, Charlotte Flair?
Otis?
Hey, have you seen my number one guy?
Otis, where… Hey.
Otis, what am I looking at?
Have you been here all day?
Coach master, giving myself a handicure.
Okay. Look,
I know you've been busy with your modeling stuff,
but I've got something better for us.
Master Gable got us in the Fatal 4-Way WrestleMania Showcase match, baby.
-Are you kidding me? -Yes.
Tonight I got a match against Ricochet, one of our opponents.
-Ricky? -Yup.
And you know he's going to have Braun Strowman in his corner,
so what do I need?
I need my number one guy.
I need my prized pupil in mine, baby. Let's go. Come on.
-Let's get rolling. -Come on.
Otis, your mani looks impeccable.
I've scheduled you a session with one of the world's premiere
hand model photographers.
I sent him some of your samples and he said he must work with you.
Okay, now this is a stellar opportunity and a pivotal moment in your career.
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Don't your models have a match with Gallows and Anderson?
-Why don't you just-- -Actually,
it's been postponed again.
Unfortunately, ma.çé overexposed his cheekbones
during a Givenchy shoot in Mykonos.
Those words make no sense.
When you're beautiful, you don't have to make sense.
You understand that if you weren't so horrifically middle-class.
Now, Otise, come along.
We're late for the photog.
No, come on, Otis.
[Otis] I just…
This way.
-Come on. -Come on.
We have to go.
Coach, let's ride.
That's my guy.
["It's About To Go Down" playing]
[Corey] Otis, have you no sense?
[Patrick] You can understand Otis though, can't you?
[Corey] No. No, I can't.
[Patrick] We're getting set to go with the highlight of the night.
Alongside the monster of all monsters.
[Corey] At WrestleMania, this duo will take part
in the WrestleMania Showcase Fatal 4-Way.
Tonight, it's one-on-one.
Ricochet will take to the skies and do battle
with Chad Gable of the Alpha Academy.
[Patrick] Less than two weeks before WrestleMania goes Hollywood.
Huge news announced by Variety earlier on today,
Hollywood star, Andy Kaufman,
has been announced as the third inductee
into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2022.
[Corey] A true genius of his time.
I wonder if this means Tony Clifton gets inducted as well.
Either way, hats off, kudos to Andy Kaufman.
Who could forget one of the most infamous rivalries in the history of our business?
There you see, on the David Letterman show,
with none other than our "King," Jerry Lawler.
Congratulations.
[Patrick] Back inside the ring, Ricochet and Braun Strowman.
["Shooosh" playing]
[Patrick] Two Superstars set to compete
in the WrestleMania Showcase Fatal 4-Way Tag Team match.
But tonight, it's singles action, for Ricochet against Chad Gable,
-who's-- -[bell dings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Making his way to the ring, accompanied by Otis,
representing Alpha Academy,
Chad Gable.
[Corey] Gable's got to feel good having Otis back by his side tonight.
[Patrick] A little bit surprised to see him.
Now, folks gear up for the biggest event in sports entertainment
at the WrestleMania Superstore.
Taking over the Las Vegas Convention Center,
West Hall from Thursday, March 30th through Monday, April 3rd.
Come shop the largest selection of WWE merchandise under one roof.
Go to wwe.com for details.
[Corey] See, what we saw before the commercial break
was a big mistake by Otis, who could have all types of merchandise
in the WrestleMania Superstore.
[Patrick] We mentioned the Showcase, the Fatal 4-Way Tag Team match.
And man, oh, man.
Is this company, The Street Profits, got Braun Strowman
and Ricochet, as Otis going to be by Chad Gable's side,
-and of course, The Viking Raiders. -[bell dings]
[Corey] Whoa, why are you trying to drive a wedge, Kevin Patrick?
[Patrick] Maxxine Dupri has the potential to drive a wedge for anybody really.
[Corey] Listen, Otis made his choice tonight.
Otis is out here with Master Gable as the number one guy.
There's nothing wrong with that.
Obviously, Otis does have his priorities in line.
I look at the big picture.
I'm a big-picture guy, Kevin.
I look at this and I see missed opportunity
and revenue for Otise.
That doesn't mean that Otis is making the wrong decision,
just maybe not the most financially responsible decision.
[Patrick] Chad Gable did have flyers everywhere,
all over the country this past week looking for Otis.
[Corey] 'Cause obviously, Otis is a beloved member
of the Academy, the number one guy for Master Gable.
That in and of itself holds a lot of water.
Maybe Otis is focused on winning at WrestleMania,
winning in the the Showcase Fatal 4-Way, advancing Alpha Academy standings
in the tag team ranks.
Me, personally, I would've taken the hand modeling gig.
[Patrick] Look at him, check it out. What, did he get a manicure today?
[Corey] That's what they call when you do your nails. Yeah.
[Patrick] It's a regular thing for you.
-They don't have those in Ireland? -No, they don't. No.
What a match we're witnessing so far.
The Highflyer" Ricochet, "The Olympian" Chad Gable.
[Corey] Two world-class technicians doing what they do best
here on Monday Night Raw.
Don't forget "The Tribal Chief" Roman Reigns is in the house
still to come tonight.
-Nice roll-up. -[Patrick] Nice job Chad Gable.
Roman, over 15,000 people in attendance here in St. Louis
eagerly awaiting "The Tribal Chief".
[Corey] Oh, we are sold out.
It is a red-hot night in the Lou
and Ricochet trying to make something big happen.
Wow, Gable beat him to the punch.
Smart move.
Oh, wow.
Palm strike by Ricochet rocks Gable,
who is precariously positioned on the top turnbuckle.
And Ricochet is a little too comfortable up there.
Ricochet thrives in the sky,
but great power by Gable.
Unbelievable strength.
[Patrick] And balance as well from Chad Gable. Oh, no.
[Corey] Oh, rough landing for Ricochet.
-[Strowman] Come on, Rico. -[Corey] Landing hard on his hip.
Gable, now with a golden opportunity to capitalize.
[Patrick] The face of determination and satisfaction on Chad Gable,
who takes flight.
[Corey] Flying clothesline. That could do it.
-Shoulders down. -[Patrick] Cover.
Kick out by Ricochet.
[Corey] Can Ricochet get back into this?
From the top.
[Patrick] Chad Gable, moonsault looking to connect with Ricochet.
One-on-one action here on Monday night Raw.
Ricochet drop kicking Gable.
[Otis] Coach. Come on.
[Corey] Expect to blink and you'll miss the action in this match
certainly has delivered.
Two superior athletes doing battle on the mat, in the air.
Neither man able to sustain much of an advantage.
A seesaw battle and Ricochet in control at the moment.
[Patrick] The two Superstars will be competing against each other
at WrestleMania in a Fatal 4-Way Tag Team match.
[Corey] We see the respective partners on the outside.
Otis for The Alpha Academy.
Braun Strowman, "The Monster of all Monsters"
representing Ricochet.
The one and only…
Starting to roll here.
[Patrick] From a distance.
[Corey] Down goes Gable.
[Patrick] Ricochet is rolling here.
[Corey] Running shooting star. Cover.
[Patrick] For the victory and a kick out by Gable.
What a match we are witnessing.
[Strowman] Come on, Rico. You got this.
You got this. Let's go.
[Corey] Look at this beautiful running shooting star press by Ricochet.
Yes, it defies the laws of gravity and physics,
but that's just what Ricochet does.
[Patrick] Braun Strowman encouraging Ricochet on the outside.
The odd couple, but a very effective tag team so far over on SmackDown.
[Corey] You're absolutely right.
Shoulders down, backslide by Gable.
Fantastic into the La Magistral cradle modified.
[Patrick] Just an incredible technician,
Chad Gable as is Ricochet.
[Corey] Gable now looking for the backslide.
Wow, hoisting Ricochet way up cliff hanger DDT.
[Patrick] For the cover and the victory for Gable.
[Corey] Ricochet just barely escaped.
You could see concern on the face of Strowman
on the outside and surprise by Otis…
[Strowman] Come on, you got to dig deep now.
[Corey] …this match is still in progress.
Look at this power by Gable
driving Ricochet face-first into the mat.
But the iron will of Ricochet, still intact.
[Patrick] Momentum means so much as we barrel toward WrestleMania.
One week from Saturday,
WrestleMania weekend kicks off in Hollywood.
[Corey] Picked out of mid-air by Gable.
[Patrick] Incredible. Has he got the ankle lock?
[Corey] Ricochet flailing wildly trying to reach the bottom rope
to force the official to break the hold.
Super kick on the money.
[Patrick] Oh! A running knee.
Chad Gable turning it around.
[Corey] Dragon suplex.
[Patrick] For the win for Gable and somehow Ricochet is still alive.
[Corey] Gable reaching deep into his arsenal here.
The double underhook… Wait, wait, wait.
Keep your eyes on the entryway.
It's hard not to.
Maxxine Dupri.
Otis?
[Corey] Gable needs to stay focused on Ricochet.
Otis is being swept away
by Maxxine Dupri.
[Patrick] What sort of tag-team partner is Otis right now,
but Chad Gable may win it anyway.
[Corey] Gable wanted the chaos theory.
Ricochet a step ahead.
[Patrick] He is feeling it right now.
[Corey] Strowman cheering on his WrestleMania tag team-partner
as Ricochet makes the climb.
[Patrick] From a height.
[Corey] Shooting star press connects.
-[Patrick] To the cover for Ricochet. -[bell dings]
["It's About To Go Down" playing]
[announcer] Here is your winner,
Ricochet.
[Corey] You mentioned the importance of momentum
during WrestleMania season,
Ricochet able to deposit a little in the bank
for his team tonight
as we look back at this breathtaking shooting star press
right on point.
Ricochet and Strowman with big plans
as a tag team in the WrestleMania Fatal 4-Way Showcase.
It's one of the more beautiful sights, isn't it in WWE?
Just like the beautiful sight we saw
when Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens made up on Friday night.
Earlier tonight here on Monday Night Raw,
a challenge was made by KO and Sami,
and then, Corey, it was accepted
by the reigning tag-team champions,
the record-setting tag-team champions, the Usos.
[Corey] Well, we know "The Tribal Chief" is in the house tonight
on Raw before his focus shifts to SoFi Stadium,
where The Undisputed WWE Universal Championship
will be on the line
as Roman Reigns defense against the man
who won the 2023 Royal Rumble match,
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes.
[Patrick] Reigns now 932 day running WWE.
He's asked the Usos to leave, get on the private jet,
but for Solo Sikoa to stick around.
What is the meaning of that?
We're set to find out shortly as Roman Reigns is on Monday Night Raw.
["Watch Me Shine" playing]
[Patrick] For now, it's the Raw Women's Champion, "The EST."
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[Corey] Well, "The EST" has big plans for WrestleMania
when she will face off against her tag-team partner tonight.
Asuka and Belair versus Chelsea Green
and Piper Niven, next on Monday Night Raw.
[commentator] The time has come for "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair
to put his career on the line against Shawn Michaels.
Flair wanted to be in the ring with the best
on wrestling's grandest stage.
Shawn Michaels, pulling out all the stops.
Flair has survived this amazing effort,
but the look on Shawn Michael's face tells another story.
I'm sorry. I love you.
[commentator] Oh, my God.
What a shot.
Over 70,000 fans paid their respects
to the greatest to ever lace a pair of boots.
[Patrick] What an incredible WrestleMania moment that was.
Here we see the competitors tonight.
Chelsea Green alongside Piper Niven.
"The EST" raring to go last week on Monday Night Raw,
this was Bianca Belair in action against Chelsea Green.
-KOD to seal the victory. -[bell dings]
[Patrick] Chelsea and Carmella weren't done there.
[Corey] The moment that followed, Carmella and Chelsea
would attempt to obtain the upper hand on "The EST."
Would do so momentarily until the arrival of "The Empress."
Asuka would hit the ring, turn Chelsea's lights clean out.
A spinebuster for good measure,
and then this uncomfortable interaction
between two women who will face off at WrestleMania
for the Raw Women's Championship.
If that doesn't get under your skin, I don't know what will.
Tonight, Asuka and Belair must co-exist
if they want to emerge victorious.
["You Can't Hide" playing]
[Patrick] And now, to "The Empress of Tomorrow."
[announcer] Her tag-team partner, from Osaka, Japan,
Asuka.
[Patrick] Corey, Bianca Belair told me earlier
that she wants it to feel like it's business time
as we approach WrestleMania, but she says
she finds that very, very difficult
with the way Asuka is approaching this match
at the Showcase of the Immortals.
[Corey] The focus of both of these women must be on SoFi Stadium
at WrestleMania with the Raw Women's Championship on the line
as "The EST," Bianca Belair,
defends against "The Empress of Tomorrow," Asuka.
That might as well be a million years from tonight,
however, because this has potential for disaster.
If Asuka and Belair cannot work together,
it will be at both to their detriment
because you are dealing with a powerhouse
in Piper Niven and an extremely cagey competitor in Chelsea Green.
[Patrick] We shall see very quickly whether Bianca and Asuka can co-exist.
-[bell dings] -The bell rings.
From behind now, Chelsea Green, attacking early.
[crowd chants "Asuka"]
[Patrick] A packed house of over 15,000 here in St. Louis.
[Corey] We're sold out on the road to WrestleMania.
Roman Reigns, still to come.
Asuka just tagged herself in, I believe.
What do you want? You gotta pin to win.
These tag teams never work, Kevin Patrick.
Every year on the road to WrestleMania,
two people are going to collide,
have to team up, and it never bodes well.
This could be a huge night for Piper Niven and Chelsea Green.
[Patrick] The mind games have started,
but can Bianca and Asuka seal a win ahead of the WrestleMania match?
WrestleMania goes Hollywood, one week from Saturday.
Tonight, a packed house in St. Louis, Missouri
witnessing tag-team action WrestleMania opponents,
Asuka and Bianca Belair, somehow trying to co-exist in action
against Chelsea Green and Piper Niven.
[Corey] Thus far, have none a great deal of success.
I've personally been more impressed by the teamwork shown
by Chelsea and Piper.
But Asuka double-knees to the face,
stops Green in her tracks.
Here comes the powerhouse Piper Niven.
[Patrick] The rapid offense on show from Asuka,
but a head butt there from Piper.
[Corey] You could see Asuka's legs buckle upon impact.
Does Asuka have the strength to muscle over Piper?
Perhaps not.
Here comes "The EST" who is now legal.
[Patrick] Bianca tagging herself in there and she's teeing off now on Piper.
[Corey] This is a preview of what WrestleMania is going to look like.
Bianca has grown very comfortable
at the granddaddy of them all, at WrestleMania.
The young EST looks to make even more history this year.
[Patrick] Now, 352 days as the Raw Women's Champion, Bianca Belair,
looking to three-peat at WrestleMania.
[crowd counts down]
[Corey] Piper, able to escape between the legs of "The EST."
Bianca, with tremendous athleticism.
[Patrick] She's feeling confident here, Belair.
[Corey] I don't know. This is a little overconfident if you ask me.
Bianca is strong,
but Piper was stronger in that instance.
[Patrick] Big boot from Bianca rocking Piper for now.
-From a height. -[Corey] Crossbody from Belair.
-[Patrick] Hooks to the leg. -[Corey] For the cover.
[Patrick] For the victory. Chelsea Green in the way.
[Corey] Oh, Asuka puts a stop to the Chelsea problem.
[Patrick] Piper Niven now.
[Corey] Now, based mostly out of necessity,
Asuka and Belair working fairly well.
What are you doing?
[indistinct arguing]
[Corey] She better get on the same page.
Niven into the corner.
No way.
[Patrick] She's going to try it.
Bianca's going to try it.
-[crowd cheering] -[Corey] What?
KOD.
-[crowd cheering] -[Patrick] Wow.
[Corey] Cover.
[crowd] One, two, three!
[bell dings]
["Watch Me Shine" playing]
[announcer] Here are your winners, the team of Asuka
and the Raw Women's Champion,
Bianca Bel--
[Corey] Wait a minute. Oh, my God.
Asuka just flattened Belair.
Partners no more.
"The Empress of Tomorrow" with a declaration of war.
[crowd booing]
[Patrick] No more playing games.
Asuka, drawing those battle lines.
[Corey] Is "The EST" ready for Asuka?
Sliding knee to the Raw Women's Champion,
and the Empress is pleased with herself.
["You Can't Hide" playing]
[Patrick] Looking to do some damage to Bianca Belair
before they collide on the grandest stage of them all.
Message sent to "The EST."
[Corey] Tonight was a partnership of necessity.
At WrestleMania, it's about destiny.
Something this man knows very, very well.
Roman Reigns, "The Head of the Table."
"The Tribal Chief" is here, live, next.
[Patrick] This week on Monday Night Raw,
"The Beast Incarnate," "The Nigerian Giant,"
we're set to see a wave before a match at WrestleMania
that may register on the Richter scale.
Over 700 pounds between the two.
[Corey] It's the last stop on the road to WrestleMania for Monday Night Raw.
We're bringing the heat to the desert.
["Head Of The Table" playing]
[crowd cheering]
[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome
special counsel Paul Heyman, Solo Sikoa,
and The Undisputed
WWE Universal Champion,
Roman Reigns.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Once more on the road to WrestleMania,
Monday Night Raw becomes the island of relevancy.
The man who personifies this industry
sauntering to the ring,
dripping with confidence,
brimming with swagger,
it's Roman Reigns' Universe.
We're all just living in it.
[Patrick] A crowd of over 15,000
acknowledging Roman Reigns'
close to 1,000 days at the summit of WWE.
But at WrestleMania, it's Roman's legacy versus Cody's story.
Reigns versus Rhodes,
for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.
Folks, we are making our way west, next week.
The final Monday Night Raw before WrestleMania,
we will be in Phoenix, Arizona.
[Corey] Roman Reigns basking in the acknowledgment
of the WWE Universe because Roman knows
he is who they pay to see.
Roman Reigns is the name on the marquee
and Reigns would rather
die than wake up knowing
that's no longer the case after WrestleMania.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Remember earlier tonight,
Jimmy and Jey, the Usos of The Bloodline
sent back to the private jet
by "The Tribal Chief" but Solo Sikoa, "The Enforcer"
was asked to remain here with Roman Reigns.
[crowd cheering]
St. Louis…
[crowd cheering]
Acknowledge me.
[crowd cheering]
["Kingdom" playing]
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] The man who will challenge "The Tribal Chief"
at WrestleMania, Cody Rhodes
is live on Monday Night Raw.
And I can't imagine the Head of the Table
is very happy about being interrupted.
The man who is the solo threat
to Roman's historic title reign
at WrestleMania.
[Patrick] Played mediator, making sure
that Sami and KO are back side by side as well,
Cody Rhodes, continues to cause problems
for The Bloodline.
[crowd cheers, booing]
[crowd chants "Cody"]
Normally, I would say,
"So, St. Louis, what do you want to talk about?"
[crowd cheering]
But I think I know what you want to talk about
because I've heard you talk about it, the warning to me
about staying out of personal and Bloodline business.
I've heard you talk about that.
I've heard Mr. Heyman
say that you've got a problem, specifically
a Cody Rhodes problem.
And I would love it, love it if you could
define for me
what you mean by "problem."
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
I'm not talking to you.
[crowd cheering]
Mr. Heyman, sir,
take a step back,
I am talking
to "The Tribal Chief."
[Heyman] You ain't going to like the answer.
Well, let's get this straight.
You're not the problem.
What you represent,
now that's the problem.
You see, Wiseman, he's what we used to be.
He's like our fathers, he's a
"professional wrestler."
[crowd exclaims]
What we used to be.
You see, I'm a fighter,
which in turn has allowed me to be
the megastar around here.
[crowd cheering]
And you come in here and you say all these things that you're going to do
when we know you're not going to do them
because look at your track record.
Just look at it.
You didn't want to do the stardust thing. So what happened? You ran away.
And what happened? You ran away,
you started a company in a promotion
that you couldn't get over in.
[crowd booing]
And then you ran away.
And then you came here
and you actually… Yeah, exactly.
[crowd chants "Cody"]
And he got over
and his body quit on him
as your little pec went pop.
You're not cut out for this.
You keep talking about finishing the story,
"April 2nd, I'm going to finish the story."
No, you're not.
April 2nd is just a moment, it's an opportunity,
it's like a lotto ticket for you.
Your real moment is on April 3rd.
Because when you wake up,
you're going to have to look in the mirror.
And then you're going to have to confront that adversity again.
Not like you used to,
because when you look in the mirror, I want you to make a choice
and I want that choice to be something that your dad could be proud of.
[crowd exclaims]
Otherwise, you're just going to do what you always do
and run like a little bitch.
[crowd exclaims]
Okay.
Run. Run away.
So, for those out here, these little nightmares,
if you got the weight belts,
if you're somebody who likes the undesirable to undeniable tale,
you have to know that what Roman is saying right now
is true.
I did run away.
Business broke my heart. I met adversity and I ran away.
I don't hear a lot of people complaining though
because what I did while I ran away
made it so that 100% of every locker room
can make a lot more money.
So I'm not really worried about it.
[crowd cheering]
In addition to that,
you're calling me what our fathers were, a wrestler?
Man, I tried.
I started here at 20 years old, WWE born and bred.
I wanted to be a Superstar.
Sometimes I still want to be a Superstar.
But maybe that's the truth,
maybe inside I am.
Just a runaway, violent,
like the taste of blood in my mouth, professional wrestler.
[crowd cheering]
And I'll tell you what,
and we'll make it clear right here and right now.
nobody needs to bring up my father one more time
because if I hear it again,
I'm absolutely going to vomit.
He's not coming to this ring to hit a bionic elbow,
my brother works elsewhere,
the only thing that you're going to see at WrestleMania is me.
And you want to talk about family?
You want to talk about family?
Here, I'll bring up someone you don't know,
my mean ass Cuban mother, who in this moment,
you know what she would tell me?
She would say, "Knock that boy out.
And while he's laying there, hit him again for good measure."
tell everybody all this truth about April 3rd
and what it means for me.
Let's talk about what it could mean for you,
what it will mean for you.
April 3rd,
"Tribal Chief," you've got to wake up and remember what it's like to lose.
You've got to wake up without these titles
that mean the most in our world.
And when that happens, here's what else happens.
Jey
is going to leave you.
[crowd cheering]
And then Jimmy will leave you too.
[crowd cheering]
So, no Usos. Guess what happens then?
Solo, who you've been glaring at me all night,
let me tell you something that I had to find out
when I was a second generation flanked by the champion.
You think you're ready, you're not ready.
Solo leaves you too.
And when Solo leaves you,
this man,
well, he becomes an advocate again.
So, there you'll be, a man without a family,
a Roman with no more reigns,
a chief without a tribe.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chants "Cody"]
You want to go? Just say when.
Say when.
You don't have to wait, say when.
What's he doing?
I don't know.
It's like I said,
I knew you weren't ready.
[crowd exclaims]
[Corey] Rhodes stopped the Samoan spike.
[exclaims]
[crowd cheers, booing]
Next week.
You understand?
Next week you got him.
Not tonight.
[crowd chanting indistinctly]
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