[intro music playing]
[John Cena] Then.
-[Ric Flair] Woooo! -[glass shattering]
[The Rock] If you smell…
-[bell tolling] -[Cena] Now.
[Roman Reigns] Acknowledge me.
[Triple H] The king of kings…
[Cena] You can't see me.
[Cena] Forever.
Together.
As a master storyteller, I'm here to tell you all a story.
A once upon a time in Hollywood story.
[Cole] It is an event that has turned into a worldwide phenomenon.
Welcome to WrestleMania.
[crowd cheering]
We got star power. You're welcome.
[Cole] A two-night total
of 161,892.
["Hollywood Swinging" by Kool & The Gang playing]
[Corey Graves] Pat McAfee is here and he's gonna take out Miz.
Snoop just punched Miz in the mouth.
Snoop Dogg taking out Miz.
Two super heavyweight goliaths about to clash.
[Cole] Logan Paul against Seth Rollins.
[Corey] That's KSI.
[Cole] Logan's business partner, his buddy.
[Corey] Tonight belongs to Seth.
[Cole] Rey Mysterio will try to punish Dominik.
How do you treat your family that way?
Shut your mouth.
[Cole] Dominik deserves what he got tonight.
[man] I made John Cena believe.
[Corey] Trish Stratus, Lita and Becky Lynch
taking on Damage CTRL.
[Cole] Gunther retains the championship.
[Corey] What a title defense by Bianca Belair.
In the City of Angels, Edge has slayed the demon.
[Cole] Rhea Ripley is the SmackDown Women's Champion.
Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens,
the brand new Undisputed Tag Team Champions.
An incredible outpouring of emotion.
This is a moment generations in the making.
Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns for the undisputed title.
[rap music playing]
[Corey] Solo has been ejected.
[Cole] Cody's gonna do it.
Heyman with the official.
Who the…
-[Corey] Solo. -[Cole] With a samoan spike.
Spear.
As the 945-day reign continues.
[Kevin Patrick] It is a historic and groundbreaking day
for WWE that follows an epic
and record-shattering WrestleMania.
Welcome inside the jam-packed
Crypto.com Arena in LA for Raw after WrestleMania.
["The Game" playing]
[crowd cheering]
[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen,
please welcome WWE Hall of Famer
Triple H.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting] Triple H!
Welcome to Monday Night Raw.
I got to tell you if I wasn't already on a high before I walked out here tonight
from this weekend, I sure as hell am now.
That was unbelievable.
What a weekend it was, right?
WrestleMania.
A hundred and sixty-one thousand fans
jam-packed in the SoFi Stadium
for the ultimate spectacle
for an event that truly Lived up to its name.
The grandest stage of them all.
An event 40 years in the making
from one man's vision for WrestleMania
at Madison Square Garden
to four decades later,
LA, SoFi Stadium,
packed to the rafters beyond my wildest expectations.
So I came out here for just a moment
because I wanted to say thank you.
I wanted to say thank you to every superstar in the back,
to every performer that has ever stepped through these ropes
and graced this ring.
They lay their bodies on the line for all of us every single week.
And I just wanted to take that moment to say thank you.
[crowd cheering]
I wanted to take a moment to say thank you
to the staff and the crew that make a weekend like WrestleMania possible.
That make nights like tonight at a sold-out Crypto Arena
for Monday Night Raw possible.
Everyone in the back, every member of this crew,
even Stu on camera, I would like to thank all of them.
[crowd chanting] Stu.
[Triple H] Say hi, Stu.
[crowd cheering]
I got to tell you, the people behind the scenes make this possible.
I walked in to SoFi Stadium the other night
and no matter how many times I had seen the drawings,
no matter how many times I had seen the photos,
no matter how many times I had seen videos of it being built,
when I walked in that stadium and saw that set,
it took my breath away.
They truly made the spectacle of what we do possible.
And then I would like to take one more moment
to thank the most important people,
all of you.
[crowd cheering]
[Triple H] The WWE Universe.
The people that make it possible
to do what we love to do
day in and day out to entertain you.
Thank you.
[crowd chanting] Triple H.
[Triple H] No, no.
On a day when WWE
is dominating the news and social media,
the day after WrestleMania when we are water cooler talk,
when we are all anybody wants to talk about,
well, then WWE comes along today
and makes an announcement that is all anybody wants to talk about,
but I am here to assure you
we ain't going nowhere.
The same WWE that you love,
the same WWE that put 161,000 people
to the rafters in SoFi Stadium
is going nowhere.
The same WWE that you love,
the superstars, the action, the drama, all of it,
we are going nowhere.
We will be here week in and week out,
event after event, sold-out arena after sold-out arena,
packed stadium after packed stadium
because we are the WWE.
[crowd cheering]
And just like it says at the beginning,
then, now, forever, together.
With that said, I would like to ask you for one thing,
please help me acknowledge one more person…
Nine hundred and forty-six days.
Please rise and help me welcome
the Undisputed
WWE Universal Champion,
Roman Reigns.
[Roman Reigns' music plays]
[Kevin] As Triple H said, closing in now on 1,000 days
as champion in WWE.
Roman Reigns said last night after his victory over Cody Rhodes,
"I am the greatest of all time and this WrestleMania solidified it."
[Corey] It's tough to argue against that assessment from "The Tribal Chief."
I believe it is high time that we start adding
Roman's name to conversations about the greatest of all time.
Man of my word, baby.
[Corey] It was an epic, emotional battle in the main event of WrestleMania Sunday,
but at the Raw after WrestleMania,
the song remains the same.
It is Roman Reigns' universe,
we're just Living in it.
[Kevin] Cena, Edge, Brock Lesnar and now Cody Rhodes.
Just some of the names on a long list of superstars
that have tried and failed to dethrone Roman Reigns.
[Corey] You heard Triple H moments ago
talk about a record-smashing weekend at WrestleMania.
This man was on the marquee.
The name Roman Reigns alongside Cody Rhodes.
It adds a lot of credence to Roman's claims
of being the greatest of all time.
[crowd boos]
[crowd chanting] You suck!
[crowd chanting] Roman sucks!
I guess…
[crowd boos]
I guess after last night's performance
we should probably do it like this tonight.
[crowd boos]
Hollywood…
acknowledge me.
[crowd boos]
-[Cody Rhodes' music plays] -[crowd cheering]
[Corey] The man, 24 hours ago,
who stepped up to the plate,
took "The Tribal Chief"…
to his very limit,
but ultimately could not finish the story.
A risky decision by Cody Rhodes
to approach the ring currently populated by "The Tribal Chief."
[Kevin] All heroes get knocked down,
face adversity, even Cody Rhodes.
And now, will his final tale include a comeback story?
It's brave of Cody Rhodes to be here on Monday Night Raw
less than 24 hours after losing to Roman Reigns.
[Corey] You could see Cody favoring his ribs
as he made the walk down the ramp,
still feeling the effects of the thunderous
Roman Reigns' spear last night at WrestleMania.
No need to hang his head. It was an admirable effort.
But Rhodes met the same fate as so many before him.
[crowd chants] Cody.
I know what I want to talk about.
Today is turning out a lot differently for me than I anticipated,
than I think a lot of people might have anticipated.
I thought i would be standing here
Undisputed WWE Universal Champion.
Oh, I can see I don't have them. I felt it.
I'll acknowledge this.
Last night at WrestleMania 39, in the main event,
you were the better competitor.
[crowd boos]
Roman, I know we always have to do this with the world watching.
That's one part of the job, but this over here always being a factor,
I wish it wasn't, because I know that you know
you've won a lot of matches where you skated by,
narrowly defeated people, but you were the victor.
Last night wasn't the case. Last night, I had you.
[crowd cheers]
[crowd chants] Cody.
So I said I knew what I wanted to talk about.
It boils down to just one word.
[crowd chants] Rematch.
Rematch.
[crowd chanting] Yes!
I was thinking,
on behalf of "The Tribal Chief,"
when exactly would you like
this hypothetical rematch?
-Tonight. -[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting] Yes.
No rematch.
[crowd booing]
Not tonight, not in Puerto Rico,
not at SummerSlam, not at Survivor Series,
not at the Royal Rumble, not at Madison Square Garden,
not in San Francisco where life does exist in California.
No, no, no, no, no.
That's what you call calling the shots,
because you Live
on the island of relevancy.
You think I'm in a normal mood today, Mr. Heyman?
You think I'm in a normal mood for your games here?
This whole chicanery? You think I'm in a normal mood for that
after everything I went through my entire career to get to last night
and for last night to happen to me, and while he's standing in here
and while you're standing in here, let's just cut between it.
Let's read between the lines.
You don't want to do a rematch here tonight?
Is that the case? You don't want to give them what they want?
You don't want to do that rematch right here right now?
[crowd cheering]
I know exactly how tough you are.
I know exactly but it doesn't change what I'm about to say.
If you don't want to do the rematch,
last night, I essentially fought both of you anyways.
Why don't we at least do a tag match?
He's ready. You're ready.
Let's do something here and do something now.
[crowd chants] Roman's scared!
Momentito, por favor.
May I for a moment, my Tribal Chief?
Mr. Rhodes,
ladies and gentlemen of Los Angeles, California,
Solo, I have been authorized by "The Tribal Chief" to inform you,
item number one, your challenge is accepted.
[crowd cheers]
Two parameters, though.
Number one,
if someone in that locker room
is so stupid as to be willing to team with you,
it has to be someone that wrestled
this past weekend at WrestleMania.
Now, you're gonna realize how alone you are
because anyone who walks down that aisle
and agrees to team with you tonight against Roman Reigns and Solo
will never get another title match
against Roman Reigns as long as Roman Reigns
is the Undisputed WWE Universal Heavyweight Champion.
So, uh,
who you want to talk about now, Cody?
-[Brock Lesnar's music plays] -[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Oh God.
"The Beast Incarnate" is here on Monday Night Raw.
Is Lesnar here to be Cody's partner?
[Kevin] Lesnar stepping up alongside the American Nightmare.
[Corey] KP, do you realize what this means?
That stipulation doesn't apply to Brock Lesnar.
Brock Lesnar is already forbidden for challenging Reigns for the title.
Brock lost that right at SummerSlam last year.
The rules don't apply.
The stipulation does not apply to Brock Lesnar.
[Kevin] And man, "The Beast" didn't hang around, did he?
What are we witnessing here tonight?
[Corey] Lesnar's circling the ring like a great white.
Grinning ear to ear.
It appears it's gonna happen.
[Kevin] Look at this, this is unreal.
[Corey] I don't think even Roman Reigns was prepared for this.
For the arrival of "The Beast" on the Raw after WrestleMania.
"The Tribal Chief" and "The Enforcer" in retreat.
-[Brock Lesnar's music plays] -[Corey] But what a development this is.
Brock Lesnar will join forces
with the "American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes
in a WrestleMania-caliber tag team match.
Wow.
[Kevin] How often do you see advice from "The Wise Man" Paul Heyman
backfire in spectacular fashion?
[Corey] I think it's safe to say the special counsel
may have stepped in it tonight.
[Kevin] Corey, I can barely hear you.
The atmosphere here in Los Angeles is something else, folks.
It always is. The Raw after WrestleMania
one of the most unique nights on the calendar.
It is a thrill to be here,
and a WrestleMania-caliber tag team match
has just been agreed to Live tonight on Raw.
Lesnar and Rhodes versus Solo and the head of the table.
My God, do not move a muscle.
This is gonna be a night for the ages.
[Kevin] What a night to look forward to,
and we will be back in 30 seconds.
[upbeat music playing]
[Omos' music plays]
[Kevin] You're watching the Raw after WrestleMania.
[Corey] And a night that was already huge is about to get colossal.
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by MVP,
standing in at 7'3", weighing 410 pounds,
"The Nigerian Giant" Omos.
[Corey] The man who at WrestleMania Sunday,
less than 24 hours ago,
stood toe-to-toe with "The Beast" Brock Lesnar.
Omos came up short
and is eager to shrug that defeat off and right the ship.
[Kevin] A match that, you rightly said,
no doubt registered on the richter scale between Lesnar and "The Nigerian Giant."
[Corey] Even in defeat, what we saw Omos accomplish
was dominance of Brock Lesnar.
Lesnar was manhandled in a way
that Brock had never experience before
and we, as the WWE Universe, had never witnessed.
All at the massive hands of "The Nigerian Giant" Omos.
[Kevin] Think about the future for this man with MVP by his side.
A frightening proposition for anybody.
[screams]
[Corey] You have to wonder how effective
Lesnar's going to be later tonight
after suffering the beating at the hands of Omos.
-[Elias' music plays] -[Kevin] You can understand Omos
wanting to get straight back in the ring. What does this mean for Elias?
[announcer] And his opponent, Elias.
[Kevin] Raw after WrestleMania presented by the next generation
xfinity 10G network.
[Corey] Listen, I appreciate Elias looking to make an impact here
on the Raw after WrestleMania,
but I spoke to MVP earlier today who told me it was his idea.
It was MVP's decision to have Omos compete tonight
as quickly as possible to leave Lesnar in the rearview mirror
and let "The Nigerian Giant"
-proceed to dominate as only he can. -[bell rings]
[Kevin] Elias now looking for a hot start.
Halted by Omos.
-Oh, man. -[Corey] Lord.
Clearly, Elias learned nothing
from watching Lesnar and Omos at WrestleMania.
[Kevin] How much confidence do you think
Omos is gonna take
from what he did early on at that match
against Brock Lesnar, of all people?
[Corey] Again, I spoke to MVP earlier in the day.
MVP said Omos got simply a little too overconfident.
Omos had the match in the bag.
We saw Omos slam Brock Lesnar
just like that multiple times at WrestleMania.
Nearly put "The Beast" through the ring,
and now Omos learning from his past mistakes
and evolving into an even more dangerous Nigerian Giant.
[man] There you go.
[Kevin] 7'3", 410 pounds. He is toying with Elias.
[Corey] A true sight to behold
and even more motivated tonight than he was at WrestleMania,
believe it or not.
[Kevin] There's a swagger about him.
There's a confidence about him
as he takes Elias to the ground here with ease.
[Corey] Elias is a big, big individual.
Elias walks around about 6'3",
240, 250, in phenomenal physical condition,
and Elias is just being destroyed right now by Omos.
[Kevin] Omos looking to make an example of Elias.
[Corey] Way up high and way down hard.
-You can count to 25 if you want. -One, two, three.
-[referee] Ring the bell. -[bell rings]
[Omos' music plays]
[announcer] Here is your winner, Omos.
[Corey] There is only one thing scarier than a giant,
and that is a mean, angry, vicious giant like Omos.
[Kevin] This man is hungry.
He's hungry for more. Taking it out on Elias.
The big boot to the jaw of Elias.
[Corey] This was a warning to the entire WWE roster.
Proceed at your own risk.
[Kevin] Standing tall in Los Angeles.
What sort of a year ahead will we see for "The Nigerian Giant" Omos?
[Corey] The Usos can't be happy.
-Oh. -O.G.
-The Usos. -What's up, baby?
The greatest tag team of all time.
We've come to see big Rico real quick.
Oh. The Tribal Chief just stepped outside with Solo,
to have a Tribal Chief to Enforcer talk with him about…
Have you seen this thing tonight with Brock Lesnar?
I saw it.
So they're outside getting the strategy together,
and "The Tribal Chief" wanted me to let you know
what a wonderful WrestleMania this was for some.
With all due respect.
He wanted you to know your contributions this weekend are greatly appreciated.
He wants you to know the jet is fired up
as soon as "The Tribal Chief" and Solo
mop the floor with Cody Rhodes
and Brock Lesnar,
we'll be on the jet with you.
But he says, get a head start,
plenty of fresh seafood there for his favorite cousins.
Yeet.
We the ones, baby.
We the ones.
I took care of it, my Tribal Chief.
It seems as though perhaps The Usos' services tonight not needed.
It doesn't take a big stretch of the imagination
to think that this might have to be consequences
-for coming up short at WrestleMania. -Yeah, strange.
I'm intrigued to see where this goes. 17,243 members of the WWE Universe
here tonight. It was a similar number as well
on Friday night for the WWE Hall of Fame.
[upbeat music playing]
Welcome to the 2023 WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
[Corey] We'll celebrate superstars of our past
who continue to shape our future.
[Torrie Wilson] To the coolest, classiest,
boldly unapologetic gal you'll ever meet.
She is one of a kind and no one turned the channel
when Stacy was on.
My ride-or-die, Stacy Keibler.
[Stacy] I am so grateful for everyone
who has been a part of my WWE journey,
most importantly the greatest fans in the world.
[crowd cheering]
I love you all.
It's me, Jerry The King Lawler,
inducting Andy Kaufman into the WWE Hall of Fame.
Tonight would have been the biggest night of his life.
Jerry, thank you so much.
He got into wrestling because he was a lifelong fan.
Andy saw the beauty in this world, just like all of you love it.
[man] Tim White was a great friend of everybody's.
Speaking of Timmy's bar.
He would go to the writers,
"Hey, how about using the APA to come to my bar, you know?
I could use a new wall."
We looked at each other and said, "Hey, you know what? He's using us, man."
[all laughing]
[man] If my brother was here today, he would say thank you
to everyone in the WWE and the fans.
Thank you very much.
[crowd cheering]
[Ric Flair] This is the best way to put it from my heart and it's the truth.
He is the greatest Japanese wrestler
I've ever been in the ring with.
-The Great Muta. -[crowd chanting] Muta!
I'm so honored to be in the WWE Hall of Fame.
When you have the type of talent that revolutionizes a sport worldwide
and breaks the blueprint and paradigm
for what a superstar is supposed to look like,
you know why we're honoring him tonight.
Rey, you are the pride of the Latinos.
Your 2023 Hall of Famer, Rey Mysterio.
[Rey Mysterio's music plays]
[Rey] Just know that I never wanted to bring out the sensitive side of me.
I wanted you to see the tough Rey Mysterio.
I'm crying right now. Come on.
I started in this business in Tijuana, Mexico.
The capes, the masks
made superheroes come to life
and I wanted to be a part of that world.
I didn't look like a typical WWE superstar.
Thank you, WWE, for letting me break the mold
of what a superstar should look like.
I truly believe that none of this would be possible without all of you,
the WWE Universe.
You guys have made the name Rey Mysterio immortal.
[crowd chanting] Rey!
["Less Than Zero" playing]
[Kevin] What an unforgettable weekend.
Let's head across now to our broadcast colleague Cathy Kelley.
WWE Universe, please welcome my guest at this time,
the host of WrestleMania Backlash,
Bad Bunny.
[crowd cheering]
So, how excited are you to be bringing WWE back to Puerto Rico?
[speaking Spanish]
I'm very happy to be the host of Backlash in my island, Puerto Rico.
Finally, WWE is back to Puerto Rico.
I'm very happy. Today, I'm just enjoying Raw like a friend.
So, I'm grateful.
Ready for everything.
[crowd cheers]
See you in Puerto Rico. See you in Puerto Rico.
[Rey Mysterio's music plays]
[Corey] The biggest recording artist in the world just hanging out
enjoying the show here at Monday Night Raw.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] What a weekend it was for this man.
[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen,
please welcome WWE Hall of Famer,
Rey Mysterio.
[Kevin] Rey Mysterio a man who had a little help from Bad Bunny.
How cool is it? Rey Mysterio
getting the hugs in with Bad Bunny ringside.
[Corey] What a weekend it was.
Rey Mysterio being inducted
into the WWE Hall of Fame on Friday evening.
Then Saturday evening
teaching his disrespectful son, Dominik, a lesson
on the grandest stage of them all at WrestleMania.
A well-deserved honor
for the greatest mask of all time, Rey Mysterio.
[Kevin] Between all that, Corey,
entering the Showcase of the Immortals
in a low-rider with Snoop Dogg. An unforgettable site at WrestleMania.
[Corey] A truly timeless superstar.
[crowd cheering]
[Kevin] One of the greatest entrances of all time,
[Corey] One of the greatest superstars of all time, KP.
LA giving Rey his flowers. Deservedly so.
[Kevin] Love him. Rey Mysterio on Raw tonight.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting] 619!
What an emotional week.
I just got inducted into the Hall of Fame.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting] You deserve it!
Thank y'all. If it wasn't for y'all,
I would not be here. So, thank you very much.
[speaking Spanish]
[crowd cheering]
I want to take this time really to thank you,
the WWE Universe,
because you have welcomed me with open arms.
Thank you.
[speaking Spanish]
Bunny…
I want to take the time to thank you.
[speaking Spanish]
[Austin Theory's music plays]
[Corey] The man who defeated John Cena
on WrestleMania Saturday,
the United States Champion,
Austin Theory, is here.
[crowd booing]
Rey, Rey.
Hey, hey, hear me out.
Me and you deserve a little bit of respect.
I mean, me and you were the only two that did exactly
what we said we were gonna do at WrestleMania.
You beat the product of your own bad parenting,
and I beat a legend.
I beat the greatest of all time,
John Cena.
You see, the difference here is
you're too busy trying to correct the past.
[crowd chanting] You tapped out!
No, no, no. All of you tapped out
because you didn't believe in me.
I'm the damn champ.
Just like that,
your son didn't believe in you,
and all of these tontos didn't believe in me.
Wait, listen, listen, that's it.
[crowd chanting]
That's it. You hear that?
That is exactly what John Cena had to be talking about.
The Raw after WrestleMania
where all of you were gonna eat me alive.
Where's it at? Huh?
Where's it at? Because I'm on top of the world,
and I can't be touched.
[crowd chanting] You still suck!
I don't suck because I beat John Cena.
And they all love to scream him to the top of their lungs,
"Cena, Cena," but guess what?
-[crowd chanting] Cena! -No, no, no, we're not doing that.
Yes, that's right, cheer for him because he ain't here.
He's a part-timer.
But what about you? You're just like Big John.
They should chant your name to the top of their lungs.
Go ahead.
[crowd chanting] Rey!
All that's gonna happen is I'm gonna beat you too
and add your ass to the collection.
Collection? Collection?
The only thing you'll be collecting is your teeth…
-after I hit you with the 619. -[crowd] 619!
[Corey] Here comes an official to ringside.
[Kevin] Oh, please make this match official.
[Corey] This is going to be a hell of a night.
-It already has been. -[bell rings]
[Corey] It'll continue to be.
Austin Theory and Rey Mysterio
one-on-one on the Raw after WrestleMania.
Both of these superstars have to be riding emotional highs,
but Austin Theory, if you thought he was brash,
perhaps overconfident before, you ain't seen nothing yet.
[Kevin] Many called it a passing of the torch moment
as theory beat Cena.
One-on-one action here. What a match.
[Corey] It wasn't a passing of the torch,
theory took the torch
and he might add Rey to the collection tonight.
[Kevin] Austin Theory in complete control here, one-on-one action.
The United States Champion, Theory,
fresh off defeating the 16-time World Champion, John Cena,
at WrestleMania, in action against the Hall of Famer, Rey Mysterio.
[Corey] Theory continuing to ride the wave of momentum
after the biggest victory of his young career.
Mysterio connected with the pole.
[Kevin] Theory showcased just how ruthless he can be,
whether it's biting the ear or the hand of John Cena.
The low blow to Cena.
[Corey] Listen, you need to stop with these poor examples.
You're like the fans.
Trying to poke holes in Austin Theory's game.
The fact remains, Austin Theory beat John Cena at WrestleMania.
[Kevin] Theory also tapped out at WrestleMania.
[Corey] You sound like Twitter. You disgust me.
[Kevin] I'm echoing the thoughts of over 17,000 fans here in Los Angeles.
[Corey] You should have a YouTube show, too.
Call yourself an expert. The facts are the facts.
Rey Mysterio with an elbow to the jaw of Austin Theory.
Rey now from the top.
[Kevin] Taking down Theory.
Cover for the win. Theory kicking out.
The fact is, Rey Mysterio also had a victory at WrestleMania.
[Corey] That may have been Rey's last,
because it seems as though the prophecy…
Oh, cover here by the champ.
The prophecy according to Theory
about to come true.
Rey Mysterio about to be added to Theory's collection.
[Kevin] Oh, man.
[Corey] Tremendous impact from the elbow
right on the jaw of the luchador.
And look at the confidence of the champ.
[Kevin] You say confidence,
some folks backstage are calling it arrogance
that they're now starting to see from Austin Theory.
You saw it there with that cover on Rey Mysterio.
[Corey] And guess what? Let somebody backstage come out
and shut Austin Theory up.
[Kevin] What an atmosphere. What a crowd here tonight.
Crypto.com arena in Los Angeles,
over 17,000 members of the WWE Universe
Raw after WrestleMania.
[Corey] We're barreling toward tonight's main event,
a WrestleMania caliber tag team match,
Brock Lesnar and Cody Rhodes
-against Solo and Roman Reigns. -[Kevin] Oh, man.
Theory spiked by Rey Mysterio.
[crowd chanting] Let's go, Rey.
[Kevin] Has Rey got it within him? Get up and get that cover. Look at this.
[Corey] Never question the will of Rey Mysterio.
Rey's got the biggest heart
of perhaps any competitor to ever don a pair of boots,
but that doesn't mean Theory won't put it to the test.
[Kevin] Oh, man.
Savvy maneuver from Rey Mysterio. Face first from Theory.
What an emotionally charged weekend for Rey Mysterio.
[Corey] Rey looking to make the climb to the top rope.
The champion is down for the moment.
Left hand right between the eyes of Rey.
This is the ruthlessness of the United States Champion.
Theory lands this, it's gonna be night-night, Rey.
[Kevin] Can you imagine defeating John Cena
and following it up with Rey Mysterio
just two days later?
[Corey] I can't imagine it because I'm not Austin Theory.
[Kevin] Crossbody. Into the cover, Rey, and a kick out by Theory.
[Corey] Theory beginning to amass a collection,
some of the greatest of all time to fall before him.
Could Rey join that list as we look yet again
at Mysterio doing everything in his power?
Launching himself through the air here in LA,
bringing the fight for the United States Champion.
[Kevin] To that point, Rey Mysterio saying,
"You'll be collecting your teeth when I'm through with you."
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Another homage to Eddie Guerrero.
Seen several of those this weekend, all very well-deserved.
[Kevin] Here we go again. Rey Mysterio's feeling it tonight.
[Corey] Theory to the back.
Powering up Rey.
Wow, what a rack bomb, that's got to do it.
[Kevin] Grabs a leg now. Theory to put away Mysterio.
Shoulders open, Rey is still alive.
[Corey] You can see the intensity in the eyes of Austin Theory.
Take another look at this.
A disorienting spin before being planted mid-ring by Theory,
but the heart of Mysterio shows for all to see.
[Kevin] Theory telling Rey Mysterio where he's headed,
but Rey will fight back. The resilience on show for Mysterio.
[Corey] Rey able to escape
the clutches of the United States Champion.
Connects with a kick.
Oh, no.
[Kevin] Dial it up, Rey.
[Corey] Oh, wow. Cover.
[Kevin] Theory now for the victory
and Rey kicks out once more.
[Corey] That was incredible closing speed
by the United States Champion.
From 619 position to…
massive clothesline, nearly knocked Rey out cold,
but this one rolls on.
[Kevin] Theory back inside. Rey has an answer.
[Corey] Rey, dial it up. Dominik.
Rey's son, Dominik, has hit the scene.
-[Kevin] 61… Oh. -[Corey] No.
[Kevin] Caught by Theory.
[Corey] Look at the power.
On the express route.
A-town down.
[Kevin] That's got to do it. Theory to put away Rey Mysterio.
-[bell rings] -[Austin Theory's music plays]
[announcer] Here is your winner,
the United States Champion,
Austin Theory.
[Kevin] Oh, no. This is disgusting.
[Corey] This jackal Dominik Mysterio picking the carcass of his father.
[Kevin] Disgusting behavior.
[Corey] Damian Priest of The Judgment Day in tow.
Standing side by side with Dominik.
Who's Dom looking at?
Dominik has his sights on Bad Bunny.
Don't do something you're gonna to regret, Dom.
[speaking Spanish]
[Corey] Bad Bunny just dropped Dom.
Oh, no. Priest. No!
Don't do this Priest.
[speaking Spanish]
You didn't need to get involved, bro.
You didn't need to get involved.
[Corey] Bunny left with no choice,
but dropped by Priest.
[Kevin] This is the hottest artist on planet Earth.
[Corey] Bad Bunny was tag team partners with Damian Priest at WrestleMania.
[Kevin] Look what they're doing.
[Corey] Priest, what are you doing?
Priest, this is gonna cost you a lot of money, man.
Don't do this, Priest.
Priest… Damian Priest,
don't do this, Priest. It's gonna cost you, man.
Oh, my God.
-[Kevin] Someone get help. -[Corey] Get some officials out here.
He's an artist, man.
Dominik now turning his attention to his father Rey in the ring.
Damian Priest just put Bad Bunny through the table.
[Kevin] Someone get security and fast.
[Corey] Get somebody out here.
He's hurt.
In the truck, can you guys hear me?
Get somebody out here. Bunny's hurt.
Get out here. Come on.
He shouldn't have gotten involved.
[Corey] Where's medical? Get medical out here.
Don't move him, don't move him.
On behalf of WWE,
I'm gonna apologize to everybody, all of Bad Bunny's fans.
[narrator] The WrestleMania Highlight of the Night
is presented by the next generation
xfinity 10G network.
[Cole] A match a year in the making,
The Usos defend the undisputed tag team titles
against Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.
[Corey] The Usos are like trained assassins.
They're not gonna stop until the job is done.
[Cole] Double team.
1D, 1D.
Sami Zayn kicked out of the 1D.
You should've never left The Bloodline, bro.
[Corey] Oh, my God. Exploder.
[Cole] That had to feel oh so good.
Stunner.
-The Bloodline be damned. -[bell rings]
Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens win their tag team titles.
[Kevin] One of the many truly incredible
and unforgettable moments from WrestleMania,
and the new Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions,
KO and Sami Zayn, are here next.
[upbeat music playing]
[Corey] Welcome back to the Raw after WrestleMania.
This happened moments ago.
Dominik Mysterio confronting recording artist Bad Bunny
who was here as a fan at front row.
Not as a competitor.
Dominik crossed the line and paid for it.
This is where Damian Priest would get involved,
Dominik's Judgment Day running mate, and we in no way, shape, or form
condone these actions by Damian Priest.
Priest crossed the line.
Bad Bunny was here as a spectator
and found himself in the line of fire, and for that we apologize.
[Kevin] Bad Bunny came to Rey Mysterio's aid at WrestleMania,
and man, did he pay for it.
Millions of Bad Bunny fans around the world
are pissed off watching this right now.
The most popular artist on planet Earth,
-the host of Backlash. -[Corey] He didn't deserve this.
-Bad Bunny did not deserve this. -[Kevin] No.
[Corey] Dominik and Priest have a lot to answer for.
The biggest star on the planet and you provoke him?
-He's here to support us. -What I did was the issue?
You provoked him. Yeah, it is an issue.
He's here to support us.
That same energy you have right now, was that the same energy you had with him
because of his actions at WrestleMania?
Is that the same energy you're gonna have with him after he knocked out Dom?
He took a swing at Dom tonight, man.
But no, no. Take it easy. I'll tell you what.
If he wasn't my friend, if he wasn't my boy,
if i didn't like the guy,
you really would have a reason to be angry.
-[Kevin Owens's music plays] -[Corey] What a failed threat that was.
[Kevin] Let's the turn the mood around here,
and welcome the new Tag Team Champions.
[Corey] They finally made it.
[Sami Zayn's music plays]
[Corey] For all of their accolades and accomplishments,
I think it's safe to say that WrestleMania Saturday
was definitely one of the greatest nights of their lives.
[Kevin] Man, do the WWE Universe
in Los Angeles appreciate Sami Zayn and KO.
[Corey] For all of the championships they've individually collected
throughout their careers, for the first time ever,
-Tag Team Champions. -[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen,
please welcome the new
Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions,
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.
[Kevin] The Usos' record 623-day reign
came crashing down,
and man, was it sweet for Sami Zayn and KO.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting] You deserve it!
Hey, you know what?
We do deserve it.
[crowd cheers]
But all of you guys deserve it too.
[crowd cheers]
[crowd singing]
[Corey] The Crypto.com Arena
serenading Sami and Kevin in their victory
with a chant that began long ago here in the Los Angeles area.
Look, um,
it's been a pretty crazy year for me.
That's no secret.
From last year's WrestleMania with Johnny Knoxville
all the way to the main event
of this year's WrestleMania in Los Angeles.
Look, I haven't had a chance to say this and I know it's corny,
so I'm gonna say it once and we're gonna move on,
but none of this would've been possible for me if it wasn't for you.
So, thank you.
[crowd cheering]
But all right. Enough mushy-gushy stuff
because I'm pretty sure I've been coming to LA for a minute now
and I know LA likes to celebrate.
[crowd cheering]
Yeah.
Yeah. That sounds pretty good.
But hopefully you and I have
the same kind of celebration in mind cause for me, nothing says celebration
like a good fight. You know?
There's something about being in Los Angeles
and fighting with your heart out and giving it your all.
There's something about that
that seems like the perfect celebration.
Hey, I'm sure there's a lot of people in that locker room
that wanna make a name for themselves
against the new Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions,
and I think the best place to do it is right here,
right now on the Raw after WrestleMania.
So, if anybody's back there wants some, we are right here.
[Corey] KO laying down the gauntlet. Who's gonna step up?
Come celebrate with us.
-[Street Profits' music plays] -[Corey] There we go.
[Kevin laughs]
Fresh off a WrestleMania victory of their own.
[Corey] Two superstars who know how to celebrate.
Montez Ford, Angelo Dawkins,
the Street Profits are up
and it seems like tonight like every night
they want the smoke.
[Kevin] They want the championships as well.
[Corey] I guarantee a win tonight
would certainly make a great case for the Profits.
LA, look who it is.
It's Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn,
your new WWE Undisputed
Tag Team Champions of the world.
What a marvelous day it is in the land of Los Angeles.
So, you know what, Kevin and Sami?
This toast…
is for you…
because like the crowd says it, you truly deserve it.
Don't they?
[crowd cheers]
Oh, don't they deserve it?
[crowd] Yeah!
Give it to me one more time. Say yeah.
[crowd] Yeah!
That sounds good as hell.
But…
But we also coming off of victory too at WrestleMania.
You know your boy did send Braun Strowman flying too, didn't he?
Yeah, you did.
But now, how about you guys versus the Street Profits?
Raw after Mania in LA, Tinseltown.
You said a tag team was out there ready to make a name for ourselves.
It seems like we've been putting a stamp after stamp after stamp,
but nobody seems to know our name.
So, why not tonight on the Raw after WrestleMania?
[crowd cheering]
Because it makes sense because I woke up this morning
and I live, breathe, and die by them four words, partner.
Tell them what it is.
The Street Profits are up
-and we want the smoke. -We want the smoke.
[Street Profits' music plays]
Let's be having you
and let's see if this is made official.
[Corey] Profits want the champs next.
[Kevin] If you are just joining us,
get set for arguably the biggest main event
in the history of Monday Night Raw.
It's Cody Rhodes teaming up with Brock Lesnar
to take on Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa
a day after they met at WrestleMania.
[Corey] And good news, folks. The wait is over.
Will and the banks family are back in a new season
of the hit Peacock original series, Bel-Air.
Stream it now with new episodes Thursdays only on Peacock.
We've got some cast members in the house.
You're looking at Jabari Banks who plays Will,
Olly Sholotan who is Carlton, and Jordan L. Jones who plays Jazz.
Welcome to the cast of Bel-Air.
[Kevin] Great to have you here, fellas.
Well, folks, Raw after WrestleMania
is presented by the next-generation
xfinity 10G network.
[Corey] And we are preparing
-for even more tag team action. -[bell rings]
[Corey] The newly minted
Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions,
Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens, squaring off against the Street Profits
who themselves were victorious in a WrestleMania showcase
fatal 4-way this past Saturday.
What a match that was.
But the opportunity is massive here. It's the Raw after WrestleMania.
It's essentially a new year here in WWE.
We like to call it opening day internally
because it's a clean slate.
It's a fresh start. It's new opportunities.
The Street Profits would love
to be the next to challenge the new champs.
[Kevin] Yeah. They want to get the attention
of KO and Sami on what was such an emotional main event
on WrestleMania Saturday
when Sami and KO back together again doing something they've never done
in their WWE career by becoming tag team champions.
[Corey] And the repercussions are still being felt.
We saw earlier that The Usos were sent home from Monday Night Raw
by "The Wise Man" at the request of "The Tribal Chief."
[Kevin] Interesting move from Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman.
[Corey] When you fail to accomplish the task,
the directive given to you by "The Tribal Chief,"
there are consequences.
Sami Zayn knows that full well.
He's got to be feeling some level of relief
that he and his long-time friend Kevin Owens have turned the page
to a new chapter in their careers.
[Kevin] Feeling the energy from the WWE Universe.
[Corey] A second senton by Owens.
-Cover here. -[Kevin] Hooking the leg,
KO now, and a kick out by Dawkins.
What a performance from Dawkins as well as another senton.
-[Corey] Cover. -[Kevin] KO again hooks the leg.
Dawkins kicking out early.
[Corey] We heard Dawkins make reference to it earlier.
His WrestleMania Saturday was emphasized
by one of the most severe human collisions
we have ever witnessed in WWE.
Dawkins versus Braun Strowman
was like two highspeed 18 wheelers colliding.
-[Kevin] It was unbelievable. -[Corey] Tag was made.
Montez Ford now legal.
[Kevin] He's taking flight, Montez, to devastating effect.
When the Street Profits get rolling, there's nothing like them.
Sami kicking out.
Triple Crown Tag Team Champions
in their own right, the Street Profits.
[Corey] Montez Ford in firm control of Sami Zayn.
Both men back to a neutral corner.
Montez Ford gonna have the power advantage in this scenario,
but you can never discount the experience of Sami Zayn.
[Kevin] What about the chemistry of the Street Profits
and all they've been through as a tandem.
We're looking at a fairly new tandem here in Sami Zayn and KO.
[Corey] See that's where you're wrong.
When it comes to knowing one another,
Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens may be as close
if not closer than most brothers.
-Cover. -[Kevin] For the victory now
for Sami Zayn and KO. Montez is still alive.
[Corey] Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins, yes, they are a full-time tag team.
They train together, they travel together,
but they've only became a unit back to their days in NXT.
Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens have been friends,
I believe, just short of two decades.
Their careers have paralleled each other.
They know each other in every sense of the word.
Sometimes at their own detriment.
[Kevin] They spoke about how special it was to be back here.
-[Corey] Cover here. -[Kevin] Cover for KO.
A kick out early by Tez.
What a match and what a night we are witnessing
here from the Crypto.com Arena in LA.
[Corey] We still have Lesnar and Rhodes,
one of the most unlikely tag teams in the history of the business,
squaring off against "The Tribal Chief" Roman Reigns
and "The Enforcer" of The Bloodline, Solo Sikoa.
A truly massive main event,
and I think Montez may have just avoided disaster.
It has been years I think since we had a match this massive.
I don't remember the last time Reigns competed
on Monday Night Raw as well as Lesnar.
It is truly an epic night.
[Kevin] Cover. Early kick out by KO.
You're spot on, Corey. It's going back sometime
that Roman Reigns was in action.
[Corey] I like right now what the Profits are attempting to do.
Looking to cut the ring in half. Beautiful dropkick by Ford.
[Kevin] Street Profits, can they put it away?
Kick out by KO and still alive.
[Corey] Can the Street Profits retain control
or will the champs take it back?
[Kevin] You're watching the Raw after WrestleMania.
Tag team action.
The new Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions,
KO and Sami Zayn, in action against the Street Profits.
[Corey] Right now Montez Ford in control of Owens, but nobody home.
That could prove to be catastrophic for the Street Profits.
Owens desperate to make a tag.
Here comes Sami Zayn.
[Kevin] Montez may be walking into trouble.
Crossbody from Zayn.
Hooks the leg for the victory, and a kick out by Montez.
Both teams riding off the euphoria of WrestleMania victory.
The Street Profits victorious in the fatal 4-way match.
What a performance it was for Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins.
[Corey] Great counter by Sami Zayn. Walking the rope.
Tremendous athleticism, DDT.
This could be the beginning of the end for the Profits.
[Kevin] Dawkins now sent the outside.
Watch out.
[Corey] Sami, you are cleared for take-off.
[Kevin] Taking down the Profits.
[Corey] Ford and Dawkins flattened on the outside.
Sami Zayn still feeling the adrenaline of WrestleMania Saturday,
as we look again at this beautiful dive to the outside taking out both opponents.
And yet again, Sami making the climb
toward the top turnbuckle.
Sights set on a fallen Montez Ford.
[Kevin] Well scouted by Montez, quickly back on his feet.
[Corey] Sami Zayn's a veteran.
Montez could've been a little bit too eager in that instance,
and Tez is now paying for it.
[Kevin] Sami from the top. Oh!
One, two…
[Kevin] For the win now. Can he get it? A kick out from Ford.
[Corey] A testament to the toughness of Montez Ford.
Sunset bomb from the top, as we take another look at it.
Watch the impact.
Montez bounced.
Sami Zayn tried to make the cover, but the Profits remain in this battle.
[Kevin] What a match it is too.
[Corey] Smart move by Montez Ford, lowering his center of gravity.
An enzuigiri rocks Zayn. Here comes AD.
[Kevin] Dawkins now at pace flattening KO.
[Corey] Dawkins uncorked, kept. Oh, my God.
Enzuigiri rocks Sami Zayn.
Dawkins on a mission right now.
Tag is made.
Montez climbing to the high-rent district.
[Kevin] We know how devastating they can be.
Oh, my goodness.
Montez ford now hooks the leg to put away Zayn,
but KO's in the way.
[Corey] That may have been the biggest blockbuster
Hollywood has seen in months. Let's take another look.
From the shoulders of Angelo Dawkins,
blockbuster by Ford. Had it not been for Kevin Owens,
this match would be over.
[Kevin] There is that resiliency and chemistry
-from the new Undisputed Tag Team-- -[Corey] That wasn't resilience.
That was Kevin Owens at the last possible second breaking up the pinfall.
Sami Zayn's done for.
Sami needs to make a tag in a bad, bad way.
And Montez instinctively trying to prevent that.
[Kevin] Has Sami Zayn got an answer?
[Corey] Exploder out of nowhere.
[Kevin] Looking for the tag now.
Can he get there? Tag made for KO.
Watch out. Cannonball.
Montez Ford in a bad way.
KO from a height, swanton bomb.
Is that it? Is that it for KO and Sami?
Dawkins in the way.
[Corey] Sami Zayn sent to the outside, and Dawkins gets a face full of boot.
Owens gets a matching pair.
Here we go. Montez is thinking.
Montez is feeling some kind of way.
My, God.
The man simply ain't human.
And Tez now.
Call an air traffic control at LAX
because we are headed to… No.
[Kevin] KO smartly evades the danger.
Wants the stunner.
Helluva kick from Sami.
-That's got to do it for Sami Zayn and KO. -One, two, three.
[bell rings]
-[Sami Zayn's music plays] -[announcer] Here are your winners,
the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions,
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.
[Corey] What a match in their first night on Raw
after becoming Undisputed Tag Team Champions.
The action was fast, it was furious, it was impactful.
A swanton from the top.
Montez Ford said I'll see your swanton and raise you
whatever the hell you want to call that.
It was amazing, it was spectacular.
But in the end, a stunner by Owens
capped off by a helluva kick from Sami Zayn.
Boom, right on the money.
An emphatic victory for the newly crowned champs
on the Raw after WrestleMania.
[Kevin] So impressive,
and the WWE Universe
loving what they're seeing from the new champions.
[Corey] But we are not done yet.
In fact, we're just getting started as we barrel toward a massive,
monumental tag team main event,
WrestleMania caliber.
"The Beast" and the "American Nightmare"
battle "The Tribal Chief"
and "The Enforcer" of The Bloodline tonight.
My God. My vocal cords are fried.
I haven't slept in four days,
but KP, give me more.
Give me more is right.
A dream match for all of us here tonight,
and it was a dream match at WrestleMania,
so eagerly anticipated between The Maverick Logan Paul
and The Visionary Seth Rollins.
Man, did we know that we were going to get a viral moment.
City of Angels, I'm back.
Take me up, baby.
[Corey] Logan Paul never misses an opportunity to create viral moments.
[Cole] There is a prime energy mascot here to cheer him on tonight.
Over 75,000 singing along with Seth Rollins
and they're not done yet.
[Corey] You can't not be impressed by the raw athleticism of Logan Paul.
The adrenaline pulsing through the body of Seth Rollins.
-[Cole] Wait a minute. -[Corey] It's KSI.
[Cole] That's Logan's business partner, his buddy.
[Corey] Did Logan Paul just outsmart the architect?
[Cole] Paul is just… oh my goodness,
it's bye-bye KSI.
Stomp.
-[bell rings] -[Corey] Chew it up, maestro.
[Cole] You can't take anything away from Logan Paul, Corey.
[Corey] Hell of an effort by The Maverick,
but tonight belongs to Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
What an incredible WrestleMania.
What a night one for my guest at this time, Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[laughs]
Well, Seth, night one, you defeated
Logan Paul with the curb stop.
-How are you feeling? -Ooh. Cathy Kelley,
I am feeling good, baby.
I am on cloud nine.
It's WrestleMania weekend.
It's the Raw after Mania.
This past Saturday,
I hit the stomp heard around the world,
and i sent Logan Paul
and his little buddy KSI back to the Wasteland of social media.
[laughs]
But, uh…
Cathy, something's not right.
Something about tonight is missing.
I can't quite put my finger on it.
Wait a minute.
I've got it.
The party isn't back here.
The party is out there.
Hey, Mr. DJ,
play my song.
[Seth Rollins' music plays]
We're coming to Los Angeles.
[Kevin] Gravy, it's gonna get loud in here, man.
[crowd singing]
[Kevin] We're in "La-La Land"
and the Seth "Freakin" Rollins musical continues next.
[Corey] This is the Raw after WrestleMania.
And boy, have we got a WrestleMania-caliber main event
coming your way.
"The Beast" Brock Lesnar joins forces
with Cody Rhodes to battle Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa.
They're still serenading Rollins.
[crowd singing]
[Corey] A sold out Crypto.com Arena in LA
serenading Rollins with his battle hymn.
Just imagine if you were dumb enough
or unlucky enough to miss it.
Imagine 75,000-plus doing the same thing.
That's what we saw on WrestleMania Saturday.
What incredible energy out there for Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
Joining me at this time, my guest, Bobby Lashley.
How you doing?
So, Bobby, just a few days removed from Friday Night SmackDown,
where you won the Andre the Giant Battle Royal,
how are you feeling?
Well, it was a huge honor and everything,
but I got a lot of pent-up frustration.
Having to go stand in front of that WrestleMania crowd
and not compete
-has burned me up. -Bobby.
-Can I call your Uncle Bobby? -No, you can't call me Uncle Bobby.
Hey, hey, hey, hear me out. Hear me out.
You're like my uncle. I'm like your nephew.
You teach me things.
You know, in fact, maybe I could be your pupil
because you taught me
how to lose because you won the Andre Battle Royal,
but eventually,
the pupil can school the teacher.
-Oh, you want some? -Hey.
You want some? You want to go fight me right now?
-Is that what you think you can do? -Ease up, tiger. I can't do tonight.
School's out, but eventually,
you'll learn your lesson.
[exclaiming smugly] That's a whole lot of no's
coming your way lately, Bobby.
I mean, a match against Bronson Reed.
That's a no.
A match at WrestleMania.
That's a no.
Whoa, Bobby, I'm just trying to help.
Listen, if you want to change all this negative energy,
you need to change the way you think.
You need to start thinking more positive-Ali.
Bobby, you need to make sure
that you never ever take no for an answer.
You understand what I'm saying?
Okay. Yeah. So, I need to be more positive?
-Yes. -And not accept no for an answer, right?
Yes.
So, I should just take somebody down to that ring right now and maul them.
Yeah.
Since there's nobody else, I should just take you, right?
Yeah. No.
[commentators exclaim]
Bobby, no. I was just trying to help.
[grunts]
Bobby, I was just trying to help. Hear me out.
[yells, grunts]
[Corey] It seems as though "The All Mighty"
is taking Ali's advice quite literally.
They're making their way to the ring.
An incensed Bobby Lashley
looking to Maul Mustafa Ali
on the Raw after WrestleMania.
It's gonna be hard putting a positive spin on this scenario,
even if you're Ali.
[Kevin] Nothing positive for most of Ali about this situation at all, Corey.
-It's stupidity. -[Corey] Dynamized inside.
I just said that, Kevin Patrick.
-[bell rings] -[Corey] Here we go.
It is official and it's about to get worse. Wow.
Great job by Ali to evade "The All Mighty" but…
I was just trying to help, Bobby.
[Corey] Is Mustafa just delaying the inevitable?
[Kevin] A kick to Lashley that will just anger "The All Mighty."
He used the word maul for Mustafa Ali who evades danger yet again. Watch out.
Ducking Ali.
[Corey] Oh, wow.
Ali turned upside down by the massive arms of Bobby Lashley.
The hurt lock is in,
-and this is positively the end. -[bell rings]
[Bobby Lashley's music plays]
[Kevin] Post-WrestleMania frustration
-taken out on Mustafa Ali. -[announcer] Here is the winner,
"The All Mighty"
Bobby Lashley.
[Corey] What a display by "The All Mighty."
Coming up next in the wake of WrestleMania
and still Belair is here live on Monday Night Raw.
[upbeat music playing]
Wise Man.
Yes, my Tribal Chief?
Are my cousins gone?
Yes, my Tribal Chief. They went to the jet.
Wise Man.
Yes, my Tribal Chief?
Did you know Brock would be here?
My Tribal Chief, it's the day after WrestleMania.
This is when Brock Lesnar usually takes six to nine months off
and leaves everybody else hanging,
which is a life that you rescued me from, my Tribal Chief,
which is why I love you, my Tribal Chief.
How did this happen?
Well, my Tribal Chief,
if you remember, SummerSlam was the last match
between Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar ever.
So, Brock Lesnar will never get another championship match against you.
Who could figure that
he would answer the challenge because he has nothing to lose?
He's got nothing to lose?
Good. Great. It doesn't matter.
It's one of my greatest accolades of all time, smashing Brock Lesnar.
Let's do it again. Perfect.
And when I'm done with him,
I'm gonna smash Cody
just like I did last night at WrestleMania.
Hell, when I'm done,
I'm gonna tag you in,
and then we can see who is ready now.
You understand?
Show Cody who's ready.
[Corey] Tribal Chief strategizing alongside "The Wise Man" and Solo,
as we prepare for a colossal clash in our main event,
a WrestleMania-caliber tag team encounter,
Rhodes and Lesnar versus Reigns and Solo Sikoa.
-[Bianca Belair's music plays] -[crowd cheers]
[Kevin] And now, what about Bianca Belair, and still.
[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen,
please welcome the Raw Women's Champion,
Bianca Belair.
[Corey] Bianca Belair proved on WrestleMania Sunday
that she was in fact ready for Asuka.
What a hard-hitting back-and-forth high-impact affair.
But in the end, as you can plainly see,
the EST still runs things here on Monday nights.
[Kevin] Now 366 days,
surpassing a full year as Raw Women's Champion.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting] EST!
That's right.
The EST of WWE is still your Raw Women's Champion.
[crowd cheering]
But you know what, like I always say,
I cannot be the EST without stepping in the ring with the best.
And Asuka.
Come on, I said Asuka.
[crowd cheers]
Asuka is definitely one of the best.
I mean, she is one of the most dangerous women
I have ever stepped in the ring with, so I have to give it to her.
I have to thank her for pushing me
to be the toughest that I can be.
Because now, I can proudly stand here
and say, y'all, we did it.
[crowd cheers]
-Three-peat-- -[Rhea Ripley's music plays]
[Corey] Hang on.
Here comes someone else
who did it this weekend in major fashion
on WrestleMania Saturday.
The new SmackDown Women's Champion, Rhea Ripley.
EST.
You walk around here
calling yourself the EST,
but you really are just the luckiest woman here in the WWE.
Because after my humongous
Royal Rumble victory,
I decided to challenge Charlotte Flair instead of you.
But I promise you, Bianca,
we will get back to this.
[crowd cheers]
And I will beat you
just like I beat Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania.
[crowd cheers]
[crowd chanting] Mami!
Hold up. Hold up. So, um,
so I'm the luckiest
because you decided not to choose me?
[scoffs] Girl, uh-uh. Rhea, look, you made your decision for a reason.
And you're SmackDown Women's Champion,
so stand on that and that alone.
Because like I said earlier,
I'm all about getting in the ring with the best,
and that includes you.
So, one day, when you're ready,
we'll really see
which one of us is the best of the best.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting] EST.
-[Corey] I'm not alone when I say… -[Liv Morgan's music plays]
…I hope one day occurs sooner rather than later.
[Kevin] And look who it is.
Tag team action on the horizon here on the Raw after WrestleMania.
Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez.
[Corey] Two of the most powerful women in the game.
[Kevin] And the winner will earn
a WWE Women's Tag Team Championship opportunity.
Tag team action coming your way,
a match presented by the next-generation
xfinity 10G network.
[upbeat music playing]
[Kevin] What an unforgettable weekend.
It did not go the way, though, of Cody Rhodes in the main event
of WrestleMania on Sunday night.
Can he get some sort of redemption?
He's teaming up with Brock Lesnar tonight
on Monday Night Raw to take on Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa.
[Corey] It's about to be the biggest tag team match
in the history of Monday Night Raw.
Brock Lesnar hasn't competed in tag action since 2004.
[Kevin] Folks, get ready for USA's new competitive reality series.
Eight teams will race against each other
in the Alaskan wilderness with the goal of winning $500,000.
The rules are simple, survival isn't.
USA's Race to Survive Alaska
premieres tonight, 11:00 p.m. eastern, on USA.
["We Got The Rage" playing]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest
is a tag team match scheduled for one fall.
Making their way to the ring,
representing Damage CTRL,
Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky.
[Kevin] Corey, the stakes are massive tonight.
The winner here earning a WWE women's tag team championship opportunity,
a match that is presented
by the next-generation xfinity 10G network.
[Corey] Dakota and Iyo know exactly what it means to be
WWE women's tag team champions.
All four of these women have held titles
at some point in their careers,
but it's a what have you done for me lately industry.
Could be Raquel and Liv who had a very strong showing together
as a tag team at yesterday's WrestleMania fatal 4-way.
Unfortunately coming up short to Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler.
This is why Raquel's such a prospect.
[Kevin] This match presented
by the next generation xfinity 10G network.
Corey, no doubt, the tag team champions of Becky Lynch and Lita watching on here.
This really does represent a massive opportunity.
Liv Morgan has been a champion in WWE.
[Corey] All four of these women have been champions in WWE.
Tag is made. Here comes Liv.
Off the ropes.
[Kevin] Strong right from Morgan.
Dakota Kai scouting the danger.
What a boot to the face of Liv.
Off the gear, off the gear.
Tag. Iyo.
[Corey] Dynamite dropping money.
Here comes Iyo Sky. Dropkick by Liv Morgan.
Iyo now in danger in the corner.
Oh, wow, Iyo answering with a dropkick.
Tremendous exchange.
[Kevin] Iyo Sky to the outside. So athletic, but Liv Morgan…
[Corey] Sending Dakota out to join her tag team partner.
Tag is made. Raquel going to be legal.
I think I know what's coming next.
We got a preview of this at WrestleMania.
One. Two.
[Corey] I love it when friends powerbomb one other.
Who will earn a tag title opportunity?
[Kevin] Damage CTRL in absolute control
here in tag team action.
A good right by Liv Morgan, but man, Iyo Sky flattens her.
An electric crowd here in Los Angeles tonight.
The winner of this match earning
a WWE women's tag team championship opportunity.
[Corey] The scrappy underdog Liv Morgan
trying to fight her way back into this battle,
earn herself and Raquel a tag team title opportunity.
Codebreaker takes down Iyo Sky.
But there's nobody for Liv to tag.
During the break, Raquel, the powerhouse of the team,
was neutralized. Here she is, back from the dead.
Can Raquel tag in?
There we go.
[Kevin] Tag made on both ends. Look at Raquel Rodriguez.
[Corey] Raquel bringing her power to the game,
changing it in the process.
Dakota Kai in all types of trouble.
Fallaway slam halfway across the ring, and Raquel digging in.
Twisting senton.
[Kevin] Tag made. Here comes Iyo Sky.
[Corey] Nobody home for Rodriguez.
Quick tags by the more experienced Damage CTRL,
working together.
[Kevin] The brute force of Raquel Rodriguez continues to fight.
Wow.
[Corey] They're now ramrodding partners into one another.
Look at Dakota, desperately grabbing Iyo on the outside.
Wow. Iyo sent out to the floor.
Dakota now all on her own in the middle of the ring.
-Tag made. -[Corey] Morgan makes the tag.
Texana bomb from way up high.
[Kevin] Liv Morgan.
Oblivion.
Will that do it?
Will they advance for a championship opportunity?
-Yes. -[bell rings]
[Liv Morgan's music plays]
[announcer] Here are your winners,
the team of Raquel Rodriguez
and Liv Morgan.
[Corey] What a win against the much more experienced team.
It seems as though perhaps
Raquel Rodriquez and Liv Morgan
are developing the bond necessary
to do great things in the tag team division.
A texana bomb, oblivion,
and Liv and Raquel have earned themselves
a tag team championship opportunity next week here on Monday Night Raw
against the Hall of Famer Lita and "The Man" Becky Lynch.
[Kevin] Look who it is.
24 hours after being laid out by Snoop Dogg at WrestleMania.
The Miz, the host of WrestleMania, is here next.
[Kevin] SoFi Stadium. 161,892 members
of the WWE Universe
witnessed the weekend that we will never forget at WrestleMania.
And did you know?
[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome
The Miz.
[Corey] What a fantastic host Miz was at WrestleMania.
Did you all enjoy WrestleMania?
[crowd cheers]
Yeah, I bet you did because it was full of surprises.
Little did I know that all the surprises were for me.
As the host of WrestleMania I thought I would sing, dance,
maybe roast a few people.
Not have three matches.
More matches than any other superstar.
I had to take on four people
because the doggfather of WrestleMania was like,
"Surprise, here's Pat McAfee."
"Surprise, here's George Kittle."
Who basically made it a two-on-one handicap match.
"Surprise, here's jumping Shane McMahon."
Yet, surprise, I beat him so badly
he couldn't finish the match.
And then, surprise,
Snoop Dogg sucker punches me.
Basically uses his rings as brass knuckles,
then proceeds to do the worst people's elbow
in the history of people's elbows.
But WrestleMania is over and tonight starts a new season.
I am done with surprises.
There will be no more surprises--
-[Matt Riddle's music plays] -[crowd cheering]
[Riddle] Surprise.
-[crowd chants] Bro! -[Corey laughs]
"The Original Bro" Matt Riddle
is back on Monday Night Raw.
[Kevin] I'm celebrating with the 17,000-plus here in Los Angeles.
[Corey] We haven't seen Riddle in months, nearly a year.
The Original Bro is here to spoil The Miz's afterparty.
-[Kevin] Oh. -[Corey] Look out.
Giraffes.
[Kevin] Welcome back, bro.
[crowd chanting] Bro!
Surprise.
Did you miss me?
[crowd] Yeah!
[Corey] Oh, Miz from behind. Miz has about had enough.
Three nights in a row. Repeated interruptions.
Constant humiliation.
Miz is standing up for himself and it's about time.
Riddle firing back.
Trying to spoil Miz's night for the third in a row.
-Ripcord knee. -[Kevin] Oh, man.
[Corey] Miz trying his best to get out the way.
Not like this.
Bro derek by Riddle.
[crowd cheers]
-[Matt Riddle's music plays] -[Corey] I know you're clearly in awe, KP.
Lift your jaw up off the table.
[Kevin] Even I'm starting to feel sorry for The Miz.
[Corey] Yeah, go for it.
No time to feel sorry for the Miz,
because the moment is nearly upon us.
The biggest tag team main event
in the history of Monday Night Raw
is right around the corner.
"The Beast" Brock Lesnar, the "American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes,
Roman Reigns. Solo Sikoa, tag team match.
Monday Night Raw. Next.
[Corey] This is the Raw after WrestleMania and this was the scene earlier tonight.
I did the right thing.
[Corey] As Bad Bunny was ringside as a spectator,
as a member of the WWE Universe.
And Dominik Mysterio with blatant disrespect
would catch a right hand from Bunny.
This would draw the ire
of Dominik's Judgment Day's stable mate, Damian Priest,
who has a long history with Bad Bunny,
but would proceed to despicably assault
the world-renowned recording artist in a humiliating and despicable display
from both Dominik and Priest, but it would get worse for Bad Bunny.
The massive Priest would launch Bunny
through our announce table, leaving Bad Bunny in a heap
before the WWE Universe here in Los Angles and around the globe,
much to the delight of Dominik Mysterio.
We now know that Bad Bunny was taken to a local medical facility.
While we've received varying reports,
we're hearing some that Bunny may have suffered
a separated shoulder during the incident.
Again, on behalf of WWE,
we'd like to apologize to all of Bunny's fans worldwide.
That was unacceptable, and I'd be willing to bet Damian Priest
is gonna have to pay for those actions.
Please welcome my guests who were victorious at WrestleMania
over Damage CTRL,
WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus
and the Women's Tag Team Champions,
Lita and Becky Lynch.
Ladies, how did it feel to earn such a monumental victory
on the grandest stage of WrestleMania?
To be involved in multigenerational face off like that,
not only for us, but for the fans, amazing.
Also to beat Damage CTRL, also amazing.
I don't know about you guys, but I am still riding that high
from Saturday night, and I think, Trish,
we're just getting started around here.
Yeah, yeah, yeah. I feel like my life has been on repeat
for the last nine months dealing with those Damage CTRL fools.
Now that that chapter has ended,
we can get back to our goal,
which is to raise the prestige of these titles.
I can't think of a better way to do it than beat Liv and Raquel
next week on Monday Night Raw.
[Kevin] Seattle, Washington, we are headed your way
for Monday Night Raw next week,
and with us some WWE royalty,
Hall of Famer Lita and the man of the people, Becky Lynch,
will defend their titles
against Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez.
[Corey] It has just been made official after what just transpired on Raw.
"The Original Bro" Matt Riddle will have his return to the ring
one-on-one against the A-lister
and WrestleMania host, The Miz,
Live on Raw.
-[Roman Reigns' music plays] -[Corey] The time is now.
[booing]
[Corey] We are moments away
from the biggest tag team main event
in Monday Night Raw history.
As the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion,
Roman Reigns, struts toward the ring.
[Kevin] Just 24 hours after successfully defending
his undisputed championship against Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania.
[Corey] At his side, "The Wise Man" Paul Heyman
and The Enforcer of The Bloodline, Solo Sikoa.
[Kevin] The Usos nowhere to be seen.
Sent to the jet by Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman.
[Corey] Jimmy and Jey told that their services are no longer required
this evening at the request of "The Tribal Chief."
Potentially consequences
from coming up short on WrestleMania Saturday,
but there is no rest for the weary.
Even in victory, Roman Reigns
preparing for battle yet again.
[Kevin] It doesn't get any bigger than this.
It's the main event of the Raw after WrestleMania.
Roman Reigns in action alongside Solo Sikoa,
and it's Cody Rhodes with Brock Lesnar,
and it's coming up on Monday Night Raw.
[Kevin] The entire arena are on their feet as Roman Reigns
and Solo Sikoa stand stoically inside the ring.
We're set for the biggest tag team match
in Monday Night Raw history.
[Cody Rhodes' music plays]
[Kevin] Backlash is presented by the xfinity 10G network.
Get a reliable connection
and the fastest internet on the next generation.
10G network only from xfinity,
the future starts now.
[Corey] Cody Rhodes started off Monday Night Raw
asking "The Tribal Chief" for a rematch
knowing full well that Solo Sikoa was the game changer.
Perhaps if not for Solo, Roman may not be champion anymore.
And now this.
[Brock Lesnar's music plays]
[Corey] If you had given the WWE Universe 30 chances,
I don't know that anybody would have chosen Brock Lesnar
as the man who would volunteer
to stand side by side with Rhodes tonight.
[Kevin] It was after the advice of Paul Heyman
that Roman Reigns agreed to this tag team match.
He had no idea that "The Beast Incarnate"
will be the man to emerge alongside Cody Rhodes.
[Corey] Now remember…
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is a tag team match
scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, weighing in at 250 pounds,
Solo Sikoa.
And his tag team partner,
accompanied to the ring by his special counsel,
"The Wise Man" Paul Heyman,
he is the Undisputed
WWE Universal Champion,
Roman Reigns.
And their opponents,
first from Minneapolis, Minnesota,
weighing in at 286 pounds,
Brock Lesnar.
And his tag team partner,
from Atlanta, Georgia,
weighing in at 222 pounds,
the "American Nightmare"
Cody Rhodes.
[Corey] Wait a second.
-What the hell? -[Kevin] What?
[Corey] Lesnar just F5'd Rhodes.
Roman Reigns has no idea what's going on.
[Kevin] What the hell are we witnessing here?
-Oh, man. -[Corey] Another thunderous F5, but why?
Why is Lesnar doing this to Cody Rhodes?
Lesnar standing over a fallen American Nightmare.
Rhodes has got to be more baffled than anybody.
The man who volunteered to be Cody's partner, Brock Lesnar,
just turned on Rhodes before the match even began.
[Kevin] This is hard to watch.
[Corey] Oh, my God. Lesnar just stepping on Cody's throat.
You can see the taped ribs.
Cody still battered from last night's main event at WrestleMania.
[Kevin] The match of a lifetime last night at WrestleMania,
and now this for the American Nightmare.
[Corey] Brock Lesnar opened WrestleMania Sunday
in the very first match last night against Omos.
Rhodes closed the evening.
I honestly have no idea what this is about.
Lesnar attacking the already damaged ribs of Cody Rhodes,
nearly putting Cody through the barricade.
Cody's just crumbling before our very eyes, but why?
[Kevin] There is no explanation.
Cody's lifeless as Lesnar…
[Corey] Cody was caught off guard,
never mind before the match started,
-by his own partner. -[Kevin] Oh, man.
[Corey] Oh, God.
Brock is just looking to destroy Cody Rhodes
and perhaps the only person who knows why
-is "The Beast" himself. -[bell rings]
[Corey] Ironically ringing the bell and just…
Brock, God, what is this about?
Brock Lesnar obviously knows what he's doing,
Brock knows why he's doing it,
but Lesnar's the only one.
-Oh, no. -[Kevin] No.
-[Corey] Brock. -[Kevin] No.
[Corey] Oh, my God, steel stairs to the face of Cody Rhodes
who's running on pure instinct right now and may be finished.
[Kevin] How much more can he take?
[Corey] Cody's not moving.
Cody Rhodes one night ago
competed in the matchup of his lifetime.
Rhodes can be nowhere near 100%
and "The Beast" is decimating the "American Nightmare."
But no one save for Lesnar knows why.
Brock, you don't need to do this.
[Kevin] F5 across the announce desk.
[Corey] Whatever happened in Lesnar's mind, he just snapped.
Jamie, watch out.
Adam Pearce is out here,
but he's going to need the LAPD,
he might need the damn National Guard at this point.
What is going through Lesnar's head right now?,
[Kevin] A beast untamed, unleashed
and feasting now on the American Nightmare.
[Corey] Occasionally, life is not fair,
but this is absolutely not fair to Cody Rhodes.
Cody left his heart in the ring last night at WrestleMania…
and is now just being destroyed by Brock Lesnar.
[Kevin] Oh, no.
-No. -[Corey] Oh, my God.
The ribs again.
Cody's got to be suffering
serious damage right now
in the clutches of "The Beast Incarnate."
Cody Rhodes is semi-conscious right now.
And how does anyone save Cody from "The Beast?"
It can't be done.
Brock has decided
that he is finished attacking Cody Rhodes.
[Kevin] We have no idea, what was his motive?
[Corey] No one does, Kevin.
Get some medical out here. We need somebody.
Cody Rhodes is…
-No. -[Kevin] Watch out.
[Corey] Get out of the way. Lesnar's…
Lesnar's on the warpath, but what the hell is the meaning of this?
He's got a steel chair again.
Cody, the damage has been done.
Enough. Why?
[Kevin] Nobody dared to help him.
I am your worst nightmare.
[Corey] With that…
Brock Lesnar has become the American Nightmare's
worst nightmare.
[background noises]
[Kevin] Oh, no.
[Corey] Everyone, get the hell out of the ring.
Get out of the ring. the hell out of the ring.