[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.
-[crowd cheering] -["Greatness" playing]
[Kevin Patrick] It is a raucous crowd here tonight
at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York,
where we are delighted you are with us for Monday Night Raw!
♪ We on the verge And it feels like greatness ♪
♪ Somethin' comin' I can feel it ♪
["I Am Danger" playing]
[crowd cheering]
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Finn Bálor!
[Kevin Patrick] Finn Bálor of The Judgment Day arriving alone,
as speculation is rampant about unrest within The Judgment Day,
especially after what played out last week on Raw.
[Rollins] How sweet was Money in the Bank, baby?
[Cole] That slight distraction may have cost his Judgment Day buddy!
[Rollins] I beat Finn Bálor! I'm still standing here
World Heavyweight Champion!
[crowd cheering]
I am very much looking forward to seeing who's going to be the next person in line!
["The Other Side" playing]
That's enough about you.
The only thing you need to concern yourself with is this.
[Rollins] But to cash that thing in,
you've gotta have the champion down and out.
"Dirty" Dom says he wants to fight Seth "Freakin" Rollins tonight!
This sounds like a very obvious and poor attempt at a trap.
But I would love nothing more
than to slap that 'stache off of Dom's face right here tonight.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] The longer Rollins is out here,
just feet away from Mr. Money in the Bank, Damian Priest,
Seth's World Heavyweight Championship is in more jeopardy
than he's ever experienced.
[dramatic music playing]
[crowd cheering]
-[bell rings] -[Corey] South of Heaven
from Señor Money in the Bank!
[Kevin Patrick] Superkick!
Gives Rollins a little bit of separation!
[Corey] Dom with the Money in the Bank briefcase!
[Kevin Patrick] Dominik just teeing it up for Damian Priest.
Go cash in! Go do your thing!
[Corey] Priest is gonna cash in the Money in the Bank contract!
[Corey] Finn Bálor!
-[Kevin Patrick] Out of nowhere! -[Corey] Where the hell'd Finn come from?
What are you doing?
What do you mean what am I doing?
Hey, if it wasn't for you, I'd be champion!
[indistinct shouting]
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Finn Bálor may have just screwed his own teammate!
[Finn] Oh, yeah? If it wasn't for you, I'd be champion right now!
["I Am Danger" playing]
[crowd booing]
The way things went down at Money in the Bank just…
still just doesn't sit right with me.
You see, as far as I'm concerned,
the issues between me and Seth have not been put to rest…
because of Damian Priest.
[crowd booing]
Damian, Señor Money in the Bank--
-["The Other Side" playing] -[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Ask and you shall receive.
-Oh. Almost. -[Rhea Ripley] Finn.
Finn, Finn.
[crowd booing]
What's going on, man?
Look, I know that you've got some unfinished business
that you would love to discuss.
But we're not gonna discuss it out here, okay?
Whatever you have to say,
we can talk about it back there, all right?
Listen, Rhea, Dom, my issue is not with you.
My issue is with Damian, and you both know it.
Damian cost me the World Heavyweight Championship
and Money in the Bank when he tried to hijack my moment--
[crowd exclaiming]
No, no, no! You need to calm down.
-I am calm! I am calm! -Finn, please just calm down, okay?
You're done. It's done.
Look, I promise that we'll talk about it later, okay?
I promise.
I'm gonna hold you to it. I'm gonna hold you to it, Rhea.
-[mic thumps on floor] -[crowd exclaiming]
[Corey] Seems as though, for the moment, Rhea was able to defuse the situation.
[crowd booing]
Finn Bálor is still not a happy man.
[crowd booing]
What you just saw is our business.
The only business that you guys need to be concerned about
is that The Judgment Day, we still run Monday Night Raw!
[crowd booing]
Don't believe me?
Then, I would love for anyone to come out here and question that fact,
because I am still the most dominant woman here in the WWE!
And tonight,
my Latino Heat finishes his business
when he puts down Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
[crowd booing]
Isn't that right, Dom-Dom?
-That's right-- -[booing intensifies]
-That's-- -[booing continues]
♪ Burn it down ♪
-[fireworks crackling] -[crowd cheering]
[Dominik] No! No! No! No! No!
Cut the music!
No! I got… No!
I will not be disrespected like this! No!
-[crowd booing] -No, no, no, no, no! Not today!
-[booing continues] -[Rollins] Hey!
Shut your mouth, Dom! Didn't nobody come here tonight
to hear you run your mouth!
[crowd cheering]
[crowd singing "Visionary"]
We came here to party!
To eat some Buffalo wings!
[crowd cheering]
And to watch The Judgment Day
implode right before our very eyes. [laughs]
The only thing imploding is your head when I beat you tonight, Seth!
[crowd booing]
Shut up!
Wait. Wait a minute, you think you're gonna beat me?
Yeah, I'm gonna beat you.
[crowd booing]
[laughs]
Oh, I got some bad news for you two.
You see, Mami, tonight,
I'm gonna be the only one of us whipping little Dom-Dom's ass. [laughs]
[crowd cheering]
["Visionary" playing]
[Corey] Rollins better enjoy those Buffalo wings
because his night is not gonna get any easier.
But what an energy, a vibe here tonight in the KeyBank Center!
Buffalo is on fire! I love it!
It really is. Welcome ringside, folks.
Kevin Patrick thrilled to be alongside Corey Graves.
And Seth "Freakin" Rollins was nearly cashed in on last week,
yet the workhorse champion wants to go again, Gravey.
[Corey] Well, Rollins is gonna have to watch his back tonight
as he goes one-on-one with "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio
of The Judgment Day in a must-see rematch
that could prove to be perilous!
[Kevin Patrick] And, Corey,
The Bloodline civil war, it spilled over into Friday Night SmackDown
when Roman Reigns was summoned to a tribal court by The Usos.
The trial of The Tribal Chief was explosive, and we'll revisit tonight.
[Corey] And, tonight, Buffalo will be in the presence of greatness
as the charismatic social media megastar, Logan Paul, returns to Raw
to face off with the one and only Ricochet.
I have a feeling the sparks will be flying tonight.
[Kevin Patrick] Oh, big time!
And how good must Cody Rhodes be feeling after last week.
Not only did The American Nightmare stand his ground against The Beast,
but Brock Lesnar retreated in a way that we hadn't seen before.
Cody Rhodes joins us live tonight!
[crowd chanting] Cody! Cody! Cody!
-["Gallantry" playing] -[crowd cheering]
-[explosion] -[crowd cheering]
[announcer] The following is a tag team match scheduled for one fall!
Introducing first, from Ayr, Scotland,
weighing in at 275 pounds,
-Drew McIntyre! -[crowd cheering]
[Corey] We are moments away from McIntyre's first match since WrestleMania!
And, KP, is it just me, or did Drew get bigger, badder, and even better
-than the last time we saw him? -[Kevin Patrick] He absolutely did!
Look at The Scottish Warrior, the coat on the man,
getting ready to roar here back inside the ring
on Monday Night Raw!
-[fireworks crackling] -[crowd cheering]
Last week, Drew McIntyre leapt to the defense of Matt Riddle.
♪ Bro ♪
And, now, The Scottish Warrior's gonna team up with The Original Bro.
[announcer] And his tag team partner, from Las Vegas, Nevada,
weighing in at 216 pounds,
The Original Bro,
Matt Riddle!
[Kevin Patrick] Seth "Freakin" Rollins was right.
Buffalo's having a party here tonight so far.
[crowd chanting] Bro! Bro! Bro!
[Corey] We know that Matt Riddle has had his hands full in recent weeks
with all three members of Imperium.
Luckily tonight, The Original Bro has Drew McIntyre to stand by his side
and watch his back in tag team action,
as Riddle and McIntyre join forces to battle Kaiser and Vinci,
two-thirds of Imperium, live, next!
["We Up" playing]
[crowd cheering]
Well, that went exactly like I said it was gonna go.
Look, it didn't go the way that I planned it,
but you and Finn,
you both need to grow up, and start acting like men, and squash it!
Rhea, this man already spoke to Finn, and he chose not to listen.
For you, I'll speak to him again.
[speaking Spanish]
Good.
♪ Let 'em know, bro ♪
[Corey] Turmoil within The Blood… I'm sorry, within The Judgment Day.
[Kevin Patrick] And The Bloodline, too.
[Corey] It's a recurring theme. It's a summer theme here.
[Kevin Patrick] It certainly is. Welcome back, folks.
McIntyre and "The Original Bro" Riddle.
["Sacred" playing]
[announcer] And their opponents,
accompanied by the Intercontinental Champion,
"The Ring General" Gunther,
Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci,
Imperium!
[Corey] No signs of turmoil, however, within Imperium.
A well-oiled machine in every sense of the word.
But, recently, it seems as though, perhaps,
Gunther's feeling a little bit of the heat of "The Scottish Warrior" Drew McIntyre.
[Kevin Patrick] Well, that's the case, certainly. But, also, Corey,
Gunther demands victories. He demands authority and respect.
And last week, on Monday Night Raw,
Riddle in action against the returning Giovanni Vinci,
who Riddle had put on the shelf for several weeks.
And The Original Bro would score a victory.
And under the orders of Gunther, and the vultures would feast.
Until "The Scottish Warrior"…
[Corey] McIntyre would make a beeline toward the ring, dispose of Ludwig Kaiser,
setting up Vinci for that flash knee.
And this is the staredown that had the entire WWE Universe buzzing…
[Kevin Patrick] Boom!
[Corey] …before the Claymore that turned Giovanni Vinci's lights out.
You're a big man.
Get in. Let's see what happens.
["Gallantry" playing]
[Corey] I'm not sure that Gunther knows what it's truly like to feel fear,
but we've certainly seen a measure of trepidation
from the Intercontinental Champion over the past several weeks
since the return of Drew McIntyre at Money in the Bank.
[Kevin Patrick] Well said. Something we really don't see
with "The Ring General" Gunther.
[Corey] See, Riddle's still nursing a damaged ankle,
suffered at the hands of Imperium.
But Riddle, medically cleared to compete tonight.
And he's got a fire-breathing dragon in his corner.
But when it comes to tag team continuity,
you've gotta give the edge to Kaiser and Vinci.
A full-time tag team, former NXT Tag Team Champions
and, potentially, future tag team champions
here on Monday Night Raw.
[Kevin Patrick] You can imagine the week that they had after last week
when McIntyre interrupted.
And all of a sudden, you see a retreating Imperium, something so rare.
[Corey] Kaiser with a vise-like grip on the skull of The Original Bro.
[Kevin Patrick] We're looking at the longest-reigning
Intercontinental Champion this century, Gunther.
So militant. And Ludwig Kaiser, Giovanni Vinci, lock step in motion.
[Corey] Riddle looked to…
has a bit of an armbar applied.
Vinci able to negate the pressure and escape.
What a right hand to Riddle's jaw,
much to the delight of The Ring General.
The same can't be said for Drew McIntyre, however.
[Kevin Patrick] Look at the strength on show rom The Original Bro!
And the agility, as well!
[Corey] They're all on lock.
Gutwrench suplexes from Riddle.
Kaiser realizing he is in imminent danger!
[Kevin Patrick] Come on, Drew McIntyre! In he comes!
The Scottish Warrior's in-ring return for the first time since WrestleMania!
[Corey] Ludwig Kaiser tagged out of there like he was on fire!
[Kevin Patrick] Giovanni Vinci now, in at pace.
[Corey] The self-proclaimed workhorse of Imperium.
Vinci looking to reverse into a hip toss of his own,
but McIntyre, just too powerful!
Former WWE Champion Drew McIntyre!
Tag made.
What have they got planned here?
[Corey] Nice teamwork!
[crowd cheering]
[Kevin Patrick] Riddle hooking the legs with a cover,
and an early kick-out, a rapid kick-out from Giovanni Vinci.
[Corey] Let's take another look at this tag team maneuver
by McIntyre and Riddle. Extremely effective for the moment.
But just that quickly, Imperium turns the tide.
[speaking German]
[Kevin Patrick] Instructing his troops from the outside.
[Corey] You've gotta imagine that both Vinci and Kaiser
feel an elevated level of pressure when competing in tag team action
just feet away from The Ring General.
We know Gunther accepts nothing short of excellence.
Kaiser and Vinci do not wanna disappoint their leader.
[screaming]
Riddle with a triangle upside down over the ropes!
The official's gotta get in there and break the hold, but…
Riddle frees Kaiser.
-[Kevin Patrick] Oh! -[Corey] And a dropkick on the outside.
[Kevin Patrick] Giovanni Vinci and Ludwig Kaiser
doing damage to The Original Bro.
[Corey] Imperium in complete control!
[crowd booing]
[Kevin Patrick] Welcome back to Monday Night Raw
from Buffalo, New York!
Tag team action! Imperium's Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci
against "The Original Bro" Matt Riddle
and the returning Drew McIntyre.
[Corey] We see the Intercontinental Champion, Gunther, looking on
with the expression, I imagine, he wears when he's happy.
He's gotta be enjoying the situation at the moment.
[Kevin Patrick] Matt Riddle here! Can he get the victory?
-Wow! -[Corey] That quickly,
Riddle can turn the tides!
And what a boot by Vinci, my goodness!
[Kevin Patrick] Ludwig Kaiser now, in to feast early.
Looking for the cover. Matt Riddle kicking out.
You touched on it already, Corey, the pressure
on both Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci
to deliver for their "Ring General" Gunther.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] McIntyre pacing on the outside like a caged animal.
You know Drew would love to get back in the ring
and throw hands with Ludwig Kaiser.
[Kevin Patrick] Trading blows now, is Kaiser and Riddle.
[Corey] A bold move by Ludwig Kaiser
with a world-class striker like Matt Riddle!
[Kevin Patrick] Oh!
[Corey] And Kaiser gaining the upper hand with an uppercut,
and drives Riddle down face first.
Confidence just oozing from Kaiser,
who just kicked McIntyre right upside the head.
[Kevin Patrick] And unsuspecting McIntyre. Kaiser going back for more!
Can Riddle turn it around?
[Corey] Riddle with the overhead kick, buys himself some time to recover!
And, uh-oh!
[crowd cheering]
[Kevin Patrick] We've got an angry Scottish Warrior that wants in!
Can Matt Riddle get across for the tag?
Ludwig Kaiser sensibly dragging Matt Riddle into the corner.
Tag made, and this could spell trouble for The Original Bro.
[Corey] Look at this!
-[Kevin Patrick] Oh! -[Corey] Terrifying power by Vinci.
[Kevin Patrick] And cover, for the victory for Imperium!
Riddle still alive.
[Corey] Expert-level teamwork by Giovanni Vinci and Ludwig Kaiser.
But The Ring General believes this match should be over.
Gunther growing increasingly frustrated as the match progresses,
and Vinci and Kaiser unable to seal the deal.
[Kevin Patrick] Tag is made. Ludwig Kaiser now tagged in.
[Corey] Looking for the Imperium Bomb, and Riddle escapes!
[Kevin Patrick] Oh, Matt Riddle!
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Riddle desperately crawling towards Drew McIntyre!
[Kevin Patrick] Pesky Imperium.
And Giovanni Vinci… Now, the tag is made!
And here comes McIntyre!
[Corey] The Scottish Warrior unleashing hell on Imperium!
[crowd cheering]
Bouncing Vinci and Kaiser around the ring like a couple of pinballs!
[Kevin Patrick] Wow! McIntyre!
Is there any stopping The Scottish Warrior right now?
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] McIntyre making absolutely sure Gunther is paying attention!
-Oh! -[Kevin Patrick laughs]
That wasn't just a powerbomb, KP.
That was a message!
McIntyre utilizing Gunther's favorite maneuver!
And the countdown's on!
[Kevin Patrick] Oh, the lucky Ludwig Kaiser! And McIntyre!
Making easy work of Kaiser.
But Gunther now, with the official looking away.
[Corey] Gunther just ripped Drew McIntyre out of the ring!
[Kevin Patrick] Riddle from behind!
[Corey] Riddle drops the champion!
[Kevin Patrick] Meanwhile, back inside we go! McIntyre with the Claymore!
[Corey] Riddle looking for the submission ankle lock. Applied!
-[crowd cheering] -[bell rings]
-McIntyre making a mockery of Imperium! -[announcer] Here are your winners,
the team of Matt Riddle and Drew McIntyre!
What a fight!
What a battle!
["Gallantry" playing]
And Gunther cannot feel comfortable
about what he just experienced.
[Kevin Patrick] Check out Matt Riddle, off the top of the step.
Boom!
[Corey] Flattens Gunther.
Vinci tries to bring it with a clothesline,
and experiences a Claymore for his troubles.
A submission expert, Matt Riddle, with the ankle lock.
And look at McIntyre staring across, almost mocking Ludwig Kaiser,
as he pins Giovanni Vinci.
[speaking German]
["Gallantry" continues playing]
[Corey] I would not wanna be in Giovanni Vinci's boots tonight.
What a win by Riddle and Drew McIntyre.
[crowd cheering]
Even if it's Señor Money in the Bank,
everybody knows that if it wasn't for you, Damian,
I'd be World Heavyweight Champion right now! Right, Dom?
Enough!
Stop acting like children! I am sick of this!
If you guys start talking over each other, it's not gonna happen, okay?
One at a time!
Damian, you go first.
Fine.
At Money in the Bank,
It was never my intentions to cost you the match.
I wanted you to win! I wanted you to be the champion!
I would've never cashed in on you.
This is not my fault, man.
Now, we could go back to the way things were,
Judgment Day business,
handling everyone, running this place!
Or…
Ooh! Or… Or…
we could clean the slate, have a fresh start,
but under one condition.
I've still got issues with Seth.
So, I get Seth first.
I have no issue with that. Have at him.
Are we cool?
We're cool.
We are coola boola.
All right.
I know you can beat Seth.
I know you're gonna be champion.
Either way…
it's covered.
[Kevin Patrick] Or is everything coola boola?
Corey, Friday night on SmackDown,
in front of a sold-out Madison Square Garden,
Roman Reigns ventured into turbulent and uncharted waters.
We're gonna revisit the Tribal Court,
The Trial of The Tribal Chief, next.
[Kevin Patrick] Folks, don't miss out on the action on Saturday, October 7th,
when WWE Fastlane will be live from Gainbridge Fieldhouse
in Indianapolis, Indiana.
It will mark the first premium live event to emanate from Indianapolis
in seven years.
Tickets are available this Friday at 10:00 a.m. Eastern on Ticketmaster.
Not gonna want to miss Fastlane, no doubt about it.
I like what we saw a few moments ago.
Cooler heads appear to have prevailed within The Judgment Day,
which is important because they have a big night tonight on Monday Night Raw,
and then, again, tomorrow night,
as The Judgment Day invades NXT, right here on USA.
Yeah, the same can't be said, though, of The Bloodline.
Roman Reigns pinned for the first time since 2019
by The Usos in The Bloodline civil war that continues to roll on.
[Cole] It is the moment of truth time for "The Tribal Chief" Roman Reigns!
The Usos take him to Tribal Court!
[crowd cheering]
[Jimmy Uso] They said that he couldn't be beat.
And guess what happened at Money in the Bank, baby.
[Corey] Do you believe in miracles?
[crowd] One! Two! Three!
-[crowd cheering] -[Corey] Jey did it!
Jey has beat Roman Reigns!
[Roman] I got pinned.
But last time I checked,
I'm still The Tribal Chief!
So, I'm having trouble understanding why I'm here tonight.
If The Tribal Chief didn't call for Tribal Court,
then this isn't official.
Why are you wasting my time, huh?
No, Roman, not this time.
See, what you're not gonna do is manipulate us
-like you always do, right? -No! No!
This is my ring!
Go, baby.
I didn't tell you to come out here!
I'm that guy! I make these choices!
[dramatic music playing]
That's not who I am.
That's who I was forced to be.
You think I wanted to do all that?
I did it for you.
And I did it for you.
I didn't need The Bloodline, The Bloodline needed me!
This is what this is all about.
I don't want it.
I don't need it!
I'm done.
I'm done with all of it.
I don't want it anymore, so if you want it, it's yours.
[tense music playing]
-[dramatic music playing] -[crowd cheering]
[Cole] And Jimmy Uso, now, taking up for his brother, Jey,
as he goes after Roman Reigns!
Now, Solo Sikoa gets involved!
[tense music playing]
-[crowd cheering] -Jey Uso, again, goes after Roman!
Sikoa, now, plants Jey Uso!
Jey is trapped!
You thought you were gonna be The Tribal Chief?
It won't ever happen while I'm around!
[dramatic music playing]
[crowd cheering]
[Cole] Jimmy Uso stretchered out of Madison Square Garden.
-[siren wails] -He'll be taken to a hospital.
Roman Reigns is at a different level tonight.
[tense music playing]
[Roman] Madison Square Garden!
I didn't really like how this went the first time, so…
Acknowledge me!
♪ Uso! ♪
[crowd cheering]
[Cole] Jey marching through Madison Square Garden,
down the steps toward the ring!
[Wade] After what we witnessed earlier,
this might be a very bad idea.
[Cole] Jey now, up over the top, attacking Solo Sikoa!
[Wade] Guttural rage and animosity is boiling over!
Go! You don't have your brother anymore!
[Cole] Roman Reigns runs into the chair by Jey!
Uso unloading on The Tribal Chief!
Jey Uso taking out all the frustration and anger and pain!
[Jey] Tribal to Tribal Chief!
You're looking at the judge, the jury, and the executioner right now!
Now, I gots to get you!
Just me and you,
one-on-one!
Accept my challenge,
so I can whoop your ass one more time!
[dramatic music playing]
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions,
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.
[crowd cheering]
Hello.
-Hi! -Hi.
Listen, you guys have successfully defended these titles
on numerous occasions since WrestleMania.
So, the WWE Universe wants to know, what's next?
Uh, you know, I don't really know. I guess more of the same, honestly.
We're just gonna keep taking on on whoever steps our way, you know?
We're riding a pretty good streak. I think we just beat Pretty Deadly in London.
We've been dealing with Imperium for what felt like months,
and we've come out on top in that one.
And so, really, whoever wants to step to us,
we'll face that challenge, whether it's, you know, whoever.
-The Street Profits, LWO… -Viking Raiders.
Viking… Alpha Academy. Whoever. We're… Yeah.
-That's a long list. -Yeah. Oh.
[crowd booing]
-Kevin… -Again, nobody follows the rules!
-Easy. -The unwritten rule!
No, you can't just show up! Nobody called you! Nobody said your name!
You just showed up! That's not how it works!
That's the problem.
You didn't say The Judgment Day.
-Oh, she's upset we ignored them. -Yeah.
That's kind of justified.
Any version of us
could take those two titles off you guys whenever we want it.
-[chuckles] -And maybe we do.
-Oh, yeah? -Yeah.
We're gonna take all the titles.
The World Title. The Tag Team Titles.
All of them.
It doesn't matter.
And it starts tonight
when my Dom-Dom smashes Seth "Freakin" Rollins' head in
over and over and over again!
Because Dom was working on cardio in prison, he never gets tired.
What… What do you think she meant by that?
He probably ran around the yard a bunch, you know?
Oh, okay.
-Why? What did you think she meant? -I thought something else.
-What? -I'd rather not say.
Come on, just tell me. What?
I… She made it sound like, you know…
[chuckles]
["It Is My Time" playing]
[Kevin Patrick] What do you think he said?
[Corey] I've known Sami a long time. I know exactly what he said.
♪ Este es el tiempo ahora ♪
♪ Now I'm coming for ya ♪
♪ Ya no pueden conmigo ♪
♪ That's why I'm coming for ya ♪
Once again, darkness descends over Monday Night Raw
with the arrival of "Dirty" Dom.
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall!
Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by the Women's World Champion,
Rhea Ripley,
representing The Judgment Day,
Dominik Mysterio!
[Kevin Patrick] As if The Judgment Day don't have enough going on right now,
stepping to the tag champions.
Dominik Mysterio getting set for action here on Monday Night Raw.
And we are gonna run it back.
The main event of Monday Night Raw last week
that ended in a disqualification.
The World Heavyweight Champion, Seth "Freakin" Rollins
set to go again against "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio.
[Corey] Potential for peril is high for the World Heavyweight Champion.
["It Is My Time" continues playing]
[tense music playing]
[Jinder] They say victory at all costs,
in spite of all terror.
They believe, with victory comes survival.
[thunderclap]
But victory…
is an illusion of fools.
[Corey] Sanga and Veer, under the guidance of Jinder Mahal.
[speaking Hindi]
Believe you can survive!
Your hope bursts despair!
[speaking Hindi]
[Jinder] Your war cry is the noise beneath our feet.
[speaking Hindi]
[thunderclap]
[Corey] Indus Sher striking fear into the entire tag team division,
much like "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and Mami.
[Kevin Patrick] Yeah, we'll see about that.
Dom's about to take on the World Heavyweight Champion!
["Visionary" playing]
[announcer] And his opponent, from Davenport, Iowa,
weighing in at 225 pounds,
he is the World Heavyweight Champion,
Seth "Freakin" Rollins!
[crowd singing "Visionary"]
♪ Burn it down! ♪
[Kevin Patrick] Before the end of Monday Night Raw last week,
Seth "Freakin" Rollins was nearly cashed in on by Damian Priest.
Meant he would have lost his World Heavyweight Championship.
But Seth told me earlier, "If there's anyone who understands
what Mr. Money in the Bank is all about, it's me."
[Corey] Rollins realizes he has a massive target
painted on his back at all times.
And look at "Dirty" Dom taking advantage of the situation!
Rollins couldn't take his eyes off of Mami,
and now he's paying for it!
[Kevin Patrick] Rollins isn't hanging around.
Quick response from The Visionary.
[Corey] Rollins looks to finish what he started last week on Raw,
that's disposing of Dominik Mysterio.
[Kevin Patrick] Where are they going? Into the crowd!
[Corey] I don't know if it's safe for Dom to be that close to the general public.
Rollins giving chase!
And wait, Bálor from behind! And Damian Priest!
[Kevin Patrick] Dominik set a trap!
[Corey] That's exactly what happened! The Judgment Day set a trap!
Does that clarify all the rumors, all the speculation?
It's all water under the bridge! The Judgment Day, a cohesive unit!
And Señor Money in the Bank
is laying a beatdown for the World Heavyweight Champion!
["Fight" playing]
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Hold on a second!
Owens and Zayn are here!
[Kevin Patrick] The Tag Team Champions!
[Corey] Kevin and Sami looking to even the numbers,
bringing the fight to The Judgment Day!
[Kevin Patrick] Absolutely chaos now!
Siding with Seth "Freakin" Rollins!
[Corey] But the advantage will be short-lived.
But Rollins has the equalizer!
[crowd cheering]
[Kevin Patrick] Meanwhile--
[Corey] The Judgment Day have dispersed with the exception of "Dirty" Dom!
[Kevin Patrick] They were just reintroduced to the steel,
courtesy of Seth "Freakin" Rollins!
[Finn] Don't you do that to him!
[crowd singing "Visionary"]
[Kevin Patrick] The Judgment Day set a trap, but it backfired
[Corey] It backfired in spectacular fashion.
This issue, far from resolved, no doubt about that.
And speaking of spectacular,
we knew Logan Paul and Ricochet would be in the same ring
at Money in the Bank.
It was always going to be spectacular in that Ladder Match.
[Corey] I can barely hear you, I'm sorry, KP!
It is loud in here, but this is the aforementioned crash and burn.
Ricochet and Logan Paul in an extremely dangerous situation.
[Kevin Patrick] And The Maverick took this personally.
It seemed everybody was out for Logan Paul
in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
But Ricochet eliminated Logan Paul's chances
of becoming Mr. Money in the Bank.
And here he is!
[Corey] The Maverick took that personally.
The social media megastar, "The Maverick" Logan Paul is here,
and about to go face-to-face with Ricochet, next!
♪ We on the verge And it feels like greatness ♪
[Kevin Patrick] Man, we are having fun here tonight.
WWE proud to be in Buffalo, New York,
home of the Bills, and the NFL, and the Buffalo Sabres, and the NHL.
And some breaking news, absolutely massive news!
We're gonna get fireworks here tonight, Gravey.
[Corey] That might be the understatement of the year, KP.
It has just been made official,
tonight, in our main event,
Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens,
and the World Heavyweight Champion, Seth "Freakin" Rollins,
will join forces to battle The Judgment Day,
Finn Bálor, Damian Priest, and "Dirty" Dom.
And, of course, you cannot discount the presence that is Mami,
the Women's World Champion, Rhea Ripley.
This is gonna be massive!
[Kevin Patrick] Champions combine to take on, what seems to be,
a united front now with The Judgment Day.
["It's About To Go Down" playing]
♪ It's about to go down ♪
[fireworks crackling]
[crowd cheering]
[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome
Ricochet!
[Kevin Patrick] Last week, we saw an impassioned Ricochet
calling out Logan Paul,
wanting to get the social media megastar face-to-face.
During the week, Corey, Logan Paul's been dragging Ricochet's name
through the mud on Impaulsive, calling him unprofessional.
Paul thinks that Ricochet really targeted him,
taking him out of Money in the Bank.
[Corey] Listen, if you're Ricochet…
[Corey] Logan Paul truly is a megastar.
If you want to raise your own star,
you do it at the expense of someone the caliber of Logan Paul.
It's a smart move if you're Ricochet.
With that said, I don't necessarily know
that I agree with Logan's assessment of the entire situation.
Either way, tension's running extremely high tonight here in The Float.
I don't know if they call it that. That's what I decided to call it.
[Kevin Patrick] Let's do it. They do now.
-Buffalo, New York, let's go. -[crowd cheering]
Feels good.
Listen, everybody knows why I'm here.
But before I get into it, before I get into it,
I just wanted to come out here
and say something to you guys from the heart.
[indistinct chatter]
That is, if you guys don't mind…
[crowd cheering]
Look…
I just wanted to say that if you know me…
from the moment that I step through that curtain,
every risk that I take,
I do it for each and every one of you guys
so you can go home and say that you saw Ricochet
and Ricochet was the highlight of your night.
[crowd cheering]
It's true.
But… but tonight,
tonight, I'm here for one individual person.
That's Logan Paul.
[crowd booing]
Hey, listen. I-- I feel the same way. I feel the same way.
But, uh, Logan, listen, I… I saw the Instagram video.
I know that you're here.
I saw you get out of your nice car.
I know you can hear every word that I'm saying.
So, Logan, let me be the first to just give credit where credit is due
because you've accomplished a lot here in the WWE.
And, uh, in your short amount of time here, for some reason,
you and I have crossed paths on multiple occasions.
And one of those occasions
is when… is when you decided to jump me after Money in the Bank
because little Logan didn't get his way.
[crowd booing]
Hey, that's okay. That's fine. That's what happens here in the WWE.
That's what happens. I'm cool with that.
I'm all right with that,
but what I'm not cool with…
is you going on your podcast,
using your platform to talk to your fans about me being unprofessional
when you admitted that you had no clue
what you was even doing in the first place.
[crowd cheering]
So, Logan, like I said last week, we do it big here.
We do not go on social media.
So, if you've got something to say to me,
why don't you come out here and say it face-to-face?
[crowd cheering]
["Take Flight" playing]
[Corey] Logan Paul, never a hard man to find.
The maverick is here on Monday Night Raw.
[laughs]
Oh, Ricochet
talking about coming out here face-to-face, man-to-man.
-Yeah, you lookin' like a little boy. -[crowd booing]
Short joke.
Wait, wait, wait, Buffalo, I'll make this quick
'cause I don't want to be in this crap city
any longer than I need to be.
[crowd booing]
Ricochet, you are a human highlight reel.
Brother, I mean that you're incredible.
You're one of the most spectacular superstars that I have ever seen.
And you're right.
Whenever we get in the ring together, my God, it's fireworks.
But I stand by what I said on my podcast
because at Money in the Bank,
all of you and the cronies cared more about me losing than you winning,
-and you blew the match for both of us. -[indistinct chatter]
And that, Ricochet,
makes you a reckless amateur.
So if you want to talk unprofessional, I can talk unprofessional.
Wait. Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
Of course, I was.
Listen, like I said before, I am a man of the people
and I can promise you, Logan,
look, homie, I can promise you that none of these people
wanted you near that Money in the Bank briefcase.
None of them?
-None of them? -[Ricochet] That kid is not with you.
But, Logan, you…
you keep throwing around this word,
you keep throwing around this word "unprofessional."
You keep throwing around this word "unprofessional".
Listen, homie, I wouldn't be standing in the center of this ring
after 20 years of people look at me in my face
and telling me that I would never be anything in this business
if I was unprofessional.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chants "Logan sucks"]
You hear that?
Look, look. You're in the middle of your promo
and the chant is still about me. [laughs]
[Ricochet] Hold on. Wait, wait, wait, Logan. Look…
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.
I was going to do the professional thing
and I was going to come out here and simply challenge you to a match…
but now that you're out here
and I'm looking at you and your stupid face,
all I really want to do is hurt you,
and… and I will.
Believe me, I will.
But before I do, a little advice to the rookie…
don't you ever run your damn mouth about Ricochet again.
[crowd cheering]
Or what?
I certainly will not stand here
and be intimidated by a dude in an extra medium button-up
who's 90% forehead.
But yo, yo, yo, I see what you're doing, Ricochet.
You're clever.
I like it and I respect it.
See, this guy, he wants a match with me so he can go viral.
But you see, Ricochet, I don't care about going viral.
Logan Paul is a WWE superstar.
[crowd booing]
I have a legendary knockout punch.
And this dude is about replays and clips.
So no offense, buddy, I don't think this is going to work out between us.
[indistinct chatter]
[man] Oh, my God.
See, that's what I'm talking about, brother.
That was cool… for a TikTok.
But I'm not a TikToker, bro,
and I'm not about attempting to make moments.
I am the moment, Buddy.
So like I said, this ain't gonna work out.
[Corey] Oh! Logan Paul attempting to sucker punch Ricochet,
and Ricochet just took down the maverick.
[speaking indistinctly]
Let me know when you want that fight, huh?
[crowd chanting "Ricochet"]
[Kevin Patrick] Ricochet, too quick for Logan Paul.
[Corey] We know Logan Paul has lightning in his hands,
and Ricochet just evaded every shot thrown at him.
[Corey] Logan Paul may not want to give Ricochet the platform
to make himself a star
but listen, Logan's a prideful guy.
Ricochet knows exactly what he is doing.
Look at this.
The slice right off of the apron,
taking down Logan Paul.
Logan Paul's not laughing anymore.
I think Ricochet's message was received loud and clear.
Quite impressive from "the highlight of the night" himself.
Know who was the highlight of the night last week on Raw?
No, not you, Gravy.
Maxxine Dupri in her Monday Night Raw in-ring debut.
It was six-person mixed tag action.
The Alpha Academy.
But check out Maxxine.
[Corey] Maxxine, who has been working tirelessly
under the tutelage of "The Master" Chad Gable
and "The Number One Guy" Otis.
And Maxxine did not disappoint,
applying all of the knowledge she's acquired-ish.
[Kevin Patrick laughs]
Vicious knee, though, from Valhalla.
Viking Raiders looking to pounce and feast on the Academy,
and Chad Gable would do his thing,
followed by this moment of sheer genius from Maxxine Dupri.
-[crowd] …three! -[bell rings]
[Kevin Patrick] Like a seasoned vet.
-Thank you. -Thank you.
[Kevin Patrick] This is going to be an emotional night.
[Corey] I got my tissues ready.
[Kevin Patrick] Maxxine Dupri and Alpha Academy's Graduation Ceremony.
I mean, if ever there was must-see television, it's this.
Congratulations, Maxxine.
All the feels right now here on Monday Night Raw.
[Corey] Oh, of course.
I don't even want to know what you're feeling now.
[Kevin Patrick laughs]
[Corey] Go ahead. Go ahead. It's your fanboy time of the night.
[Kevin Patrick laughs]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, from Dublin, Ireland,
"The Man" Becky Lynch.
[Kevin Patrick] We grew up five minutes down the road from each other.
Becky Lynch "The Man" here on Monday Night Raw.
And "The Man" has her work cut out tonight
against the superstar she calls a Pitbull,
the protégé of the Hall of Famer Trish Stratus,
Zoey Stark.
Are you going to buy a pair of those?
[Corey] Negative, Ghost Rider.
But Becky Lynch knows all too well,
when you exist on top of the mountain,
the journey is full of people looking to knock you off.
That's exactly what Zoey Stark aims to do under the tutelage of a Hall of Famer,
live next.
["Celtic Invasion" playing]
["Cut Above The Rest" playing]
[announcer] And her opponent,
accompanied to the ring by WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus,
Zoey Stark.
[Kevin Patrick] This is a match that represents such a challenge
for the curt superstar that is Becky Lynch.
Zoey Stark is set to hit Becky Lynch with a stark attack tonight,
according to Trish Stratus.
[Corey] I don't know what you're yammering about over there, KP.
I just still feel bad about the tragedy
that is what happened to Trish Stratus' face at Money in the Bank,
at the hands of "The Man" Becky Lynch.
Which is why we, as an… as an entire universe,
are being deprived of the beauty of Trish Stratus.
And allow me, on behalf of everyone at this time, to say thank you, Trish,
for your bravery in joining us out here and offering your tutelage to Zoey Stark,
and teaching Zoey Stark how to usher in the next era of--
-[bell rings] -[Kevin Patrick] Yeah, yeah, yeah.
[Corey] Cut me off at any time, KP. I was running out of breath.
[Kevin Patrick laughs]
Thank you, Trish, for giving us this match-up.
9:30 p.m. doctor's appointment last week.
Match couldn't happen.
Becky Lynch gets her wish now with Zoey Stark, the Pitbull,
the protégé of the Hall of Famer Trish Stratus, in the ring.
-[thuds] -Ooh.
[Corey] Power advantage definitely on the side of Zoey Stark tonight.
Lynch is going to have to get cagey.
Becky's going to have to rely on her experience.
Perhaps take a shortcut or two,
because physically speaking, this is almost a mismatch.
Zoey Stark is a next-level athlete.
[Kevin Patrick] You've got to think Trish Stratus
could have picked anybody to stand by her side.
Why do you think she hand-selected Zoey Stark?
[Corey] Because I think Trish Stratus believes
in all of the potential she sees in Zoey Stark.
She sees Zoey Stark as someone who could, in the very near future,
be a women's world champion here in WWE.
[Kevin Patrick] Becky attempted some dissension
between the duo last week saying,
"Zoey's already better than you, Trish Stratus."
[Corey] Listen, Zoey Stark has wasted no time
in making a massive impact on Monday Night Raw
since she was drafted.
It's obvious Stark is taking a lot of Trish's advice to heart
and applying it.
Think of how many times Zoey nearly won
the Money in the Bank contract at Money in the Bank in London.
[Kevin Patrick] Zoey Stark playing a crucial role
in Becky Lynch not winning the Money in the Bank contract.
-The handcuffs she brought to the ring. -[thuds]
-[Corey] Those deep arm drags by Lynch.
We know Becky loves to utilize the disarm her submission.
That may be one area of expertise
where Becky has a strong advantage over Zoey Stark
that being the submission game,
but when it comes to explosivity and pure impact-- Oh, rolled out.
[Kevin Patrick] And experience of Becky Lynch. Can she get it?
[Corey] Zoey was able to shift the momentum at the last second.
[Kevin Patrick] Zoey's so powerful.
Going for power. Look at that from Becky Lynch.
[Corey] Taking a page out of Trish Stratus' book.
-[Kevin Patrick] Speaking of Trish-- -[Corey] And Trish returned the favor.
And now Zoey Stark going to work.
[Kevin Patrick] If Zoey's as good as Trish says she is,
why does Trish Stratus feel she needs to do that?
[Corey] It's insurance, KP. You want to protect your investment.
You have a nice house, you don't expect it to catch on fire.
You make sure it doesn't.
[Kevin Patrick] Becky now, kick to the midsection.
Oh, this could spell trouble for Zoey. Well scouted.
[both grunting]
[Corey] Zoey Stark does her homework.
-And look at that athleticism. -[Kevin Patrick] Oh!
[Corey] That was unreal.
Zoey Stark taking control of this match.
-Lynch is in trouble. -[shouting indistinctly]
[crowd booing]
Thank you, Trish. We'll be back.
[Kevin Patrick] Becky Lynch at pace now.
What a match we are witnessing here on Monday Night Raw.
[Corey] Crossbody rolled through by Stark.
This is the game-changing power she possesses.
One of the many attributes that caught the eye
of the Hall of Famer Trish Stratus, in Zoey Stark.
[Kevin Patrick] There's the athleticism once more from Stark.
The wisdom of Becky Lynch.
-Oh! -[Corey] What has kicking someone
in the guts have to do with wisdom?
[Kevin Patrick] She had her scouted, Gravy.
Becky now off the ropes with ideas.
[Corey] Dropkick flattens Stark.
[crowd chanting "Becky"]
[Kevin Patrick] Becky now feeling the energy of the WWE Universe
here in Buffalo.
We've seen this before and recently from Becky Lynch.
Just battering her opponents into the barricade.
[indistinct chatter]
[Kevin Patrick] Lynch gets Zoey Stark back inside the ring.
Trish Stratus watching on from the outside.
-[Corey] If you look, it's essentially… -[exclaims]
…a pumphandle slam instead of modified exploder.
[Kevin Patrick] Becky Lynch for the victory. Can she get it?
Zoey out just in time.
This was earlier on.
Trish Stratus getting involved from the outside!
[Corey] Zoey Stark would waste no time taking advantage.
Look at the breathtaking athleticism…
-[Kevin Patrick] Boom. -[Corey] …of Zoey Stark.
Missile dropkick right on point.
But Lynch was able to survive the onslaught from Stark,
and now "The Man" in control yet again.
Much to the dismay of the Hall of Famer Trish Stratus on the outside.
[Kevin Patrick] Zoey Stark in the drop zone.
Had it read from Becky Lynch.
-Zoey at pace now. -[Corey] Oh.
[Kevin Patrick] Oh, my God, devastating from Stark.
[Corey] Zoey Stark just continues to pour on the punishment.
Up and over to the outside, and hangs Lynch out to dry.
[screaming]
[Kevin Patrick] How impressive is Zoey Stark?
[Corey] Oh!
-Count it! -Cover here.
[Kevin Patrick] Stark to put away Becky Lynch who's out just in time.
[Corey] Now you can see the frustration being felt by Stark
as we look again at more mind-blowing athleticism.
-Crashing down across the core of Lynch… -[crowd chanting "Becky"]
[Corey] …but "The Man"'s heart will not be denied tonight.
-Not yet. -[crowd chanting "Becky"]
Zoey wants Z-360.
Countered by Lynch.
Now Becky looking to make something happen.
[Kevin Patrick] This is Becky's moment.
Grabs that leg for the cover. Can she get it?
Zoey out at two-and-a-half.
Zoey, come on.
[Kevin Patrick] Becky, one of the greatest to ever do it,
but Zoey Stark is standing toe to toe with "The Man" here tonight.
Becky…
[Corey] At times, Stark has looked downright dominant.
If it weren't for the iron will of "The Man" Becky Lynch,
who wants to disarm her.
Great counter by Stark, shoulders down.
[Kevin Patrick] Becky out at two. Looking to disarm her again, perhaps. No.
Oh.
[Corey] Goodnight, Becks.
-Zoey Stark. -[Corey] That's got to do it.
[Kevin Patrick] That's got to do it is right. No, Becky Lynch kicking out.
[Corey] Now this is where the inexperience could play a factor.
Trish needs to get Zoey back on top of her game.
-Lynch is down, maybe out. -[speaking indistinctly]
[Corey] Zoey needs to keep her foot on the gas pedal,
not let frustration play a part.
-This is good. -[screaming]
[Corey] Raining down rights.
[crowd chants "Let's go, Becky"]
[Kevin Patrick] You can hear Zoey Stark screaming, "quit."
-You can see the emotion pouring through. -[crowd continues chanting]
Doesn't want to let down Trish Stratus.
Becky Lynch now.
Roll up Zoey Stark with a quick one.
Zoey can turn it around now.
Hands all over the ropes.
[Corey] Oh. Great job by the official.
[Kevin Patrick] Becky Lynch is turning. Can she get there?`
[indistinct conversation]
[Corey] Stark from behind.
Here it is. Boom. No.
-[Kevin Patrick] Caught by Becky. -[Corey] Lynch countered Z-360.
[Kevin Patrick] Becky had her scouted. Taking out Trish, but hang on a second.
Zoey Stark with a quick one.
-Can Zoey put away Becky? -[bell rings]
["Cut Above The Rest" playing]
-[Corey] Yes, she did. -[announcer] Here is your winner,
Zoey Stark.
[Corey] Becky Lynch took her eye off the ball for just a moment
to focus on Trish Stratus on the outside
and Zoey Stark made "The Man" pay.
[Kevin Patrick] This has got to be the biggest victory
in Zoey Stark's career.
Capitalizing on the distraction.
-[Corey] Great situational awareness. -[bell rings]
Obviously the time spent under Stratus' learning tree
-is paying off for Zoey Stark. -We won.
We won. We got it. We got it.
[Kevin Patrick] "The Man," an awful lot to ponder from Becky Lynch.
Boys, imagine my surprise to see your two beautiful faces out there tonight.
I didn't expect it, but I appreciate it.
-It's nothing. -You know what else I didn't expect?
Judgment Day, all on the same page.
If that's the case, we got a problem.
We need to come up with a plan. What do you got?
Look, man. Hey, we're in the same boat as you, okay?
We've been dealing with The Judgment Day for months,
-but we can beat them. -Mm-hmm.
You see these? Look at this.
-You see these? -Uh-huh.
You see that hanging right there?
We are the three champions.
So we are going to go out there and beat them
because we can beat them,
-but we've got to be smart. -We do have to be smart.
-How about this? Is this smart?
Because I think I have a plan.
I've been trying to control my temper like you told me all the time.
-I've been calm. -He's been calm.
Cool, collected. Here's the thing.
I just saw them jump my friend four-on-one
and that I-- That I can't take.
So how about this for a plan, okay?
-We go out there, we punch faces? -Yes.
-Yeah? We smash heads… -Yes. Yes.
-and then we break noses… -Yeah!
…and we do whatever we can to make sure that at the end of it,
we walk out and they don't.
-Yes? That's the strategy. -Perfect.
That's what we're doing. Let's go.
-It's that way. -Let's go.
-That's what we're doing. -I'll see you tonight.
["Shoooosh" playing]
[Kevin Patrick] That's a team we all have to see,
but, Gravy, I'm starting to get emotional already.
I've never been to a graduation in America.
[Corey] Only reason I graduated
is so I could walk out to "Macho Man"'s theme song.
[Kevin Patrick laughs]
Maxxine Dupri's Alpha Academy Graduation is next.
[announcer] Ladies and gentleman, please welcome Otis and Chad Gable,
Alpha Academy.
[crowd cheering]
Shoosh.
[sighs]
-And thank you! -[crowd cheering]
Ooh, yeah.
Yeah, baby.
Thank you. Thank you, Buffalo, for coming out.
Tonight, we're here to honor achievement.
Now, not my achievements, of course,
because we'd be here all night
-talking about that. -Yeah.
And all my list of accomplishments, it's, uh, uh…
-[laughs] Yeah, it's long. No. -Yeah. Yes, it is.
No, tonight we're here to discuss the achievements
of the first-ever female graduate of the Alpha Academy.
-[crowd cheering] -[Gable] Yeah.
This particular female showed what is possible
through hard work, dedication,
and commitment to a master coach's plan.
[indistinct chatter]
She showed us this last week
when she helped us defeat the disgusting Viking Raiders
with the sickest freakin' arm drag suplex combination
you've ever seen, baby.
[crowd cheering]
So tonight,
it is my esteemed honor,
it is my great pleasure to present this official Alpha Academy diploma
to my new prized pupil,
the model student, Maxxine Dupri.
["Rock It Like Me" playing]
[Corey] I have personally seen Gable's list of accomplishments,
and trust me, it is long.
But for him to say what he just said about Maxxine Dupri,
she is incredibly impressive.
[Kevin Patrick] This is an emotional night for the Academy.
This is like a modern-day Elle Woods.
[Corey] I wanted to insult you for a Legally Blonde reference,
but I'll give you respect instead.
Nicely played there, KP.
Don't know if there's any truth to the rumors swirling around the Academy,
that Maxxine can actually dribble a bowling ball now,
thanks to "The Master" Chad Gable.
Maxxine… the floor is yours.
Wow.
Thank you so much, Coach Gable.
You know, when I first met you,
I thought you were nothing more than a hideous, disgusting little troll,
but then, I realized that I was wrong about you.
-You are so much more than that. -[indistinct chatter]
You're a great mentor, a good teacher,
and dare I say, a wonderful friend.
Thank you.
-[crowd chants "You deserve it"] -Hold on, hold on.
[Gable] Oh, yeah. You work here for a minute.
You deserve every little bit you got.
This is your night. This is your night.
Well, thanks to your training,
I was able to defeat that little witch, Valhalla,
and win my very first match ever,
right here on Monday Night Raw.
[crowd cheering]
But I also have to give thanks
to this beautiful hunk of beef, Otis.
-[Gable] My number one guy. -[crowd cheering]
You are my twin flame,
my muse, my rock.
And if it wasn't for this sexy little bod catching my eye,
none of this would've been possible.
[crowd cheering]
[screaming]
And lastly, to the WWE Universe,
thank you so much for accepting me.
[crowd cheering]
[Otis exclaims]
Thank you for helping me become a star.
And us three, oh, we're just getting started,
and this star is going to sparkle.
-Oh, thank you. -[crowd cheering]
Maxxine, uh, that was great,
but Otis and I, we got a little tradition around here.
So… to make this official…
[crowd cheering]
…we got something special for you.
-So… -[exclaims]
…Maxxine, please, do me a favor.
Take your rightful spot, front and center, on your big night…
because, uh, what I'm going to need you to do right now is take off that cap.
[crowd cheering]
I'm going to need you to, uh, take off that gown…
[crowd cheering]
…and get ready put on…
the last jacket you're ever gonna wear, baby.
I'm so proud of you.
["Shoooosh" playing]
[Corey] What a moment.
[Kevin Patrick] Well deserved.
[Corey] Keep an eye on Otis' blood pressure.
Feeling some kind of way in there.
["Vicious" playing]
-What? -[crowd booing]
[Kevin Patrick] Oh, no.
[Gable] What the hell are you doing?
[Corey] Ivar and Erik, the Viking Raiders,
who have been massive thorns in the side of the Academy recently…
playing spoiler.
-Oh, look out behind you, Maxxine. -[Kevin Patrick] Turn around. Turn around.
[Corey] It's Valhalla.
[Gable] Hey. Hey. What the hell are you doing?
[Corey] Valhalla, who is something of a muse in her own way
for Erik and Ivar.
[Kevin Patrick] Maxxine Dupri has had her way with Valhalla of late,
but Valhalla may have the last laugh.
[crowd booing]
[Kevin Patrick] She's taking the jacket.
[Corey] That's what Vikings do.
The Viking Raiders have pillaged
the Alpha Academy's Graduation Ceremony.
[Kevin Patrick] Maxxine Dupri.
That's got to be disappointing for Maxxine on her big night.
-Yeah. -The jacket, those things are invaluable.
Could be the last one she's ever worn.
Unsuspecting victim,
as was Ronda Rousey of all people, would you believe it,
back at Money in the Bank
as Shayna Baszler and Ronda Rousey
were defending their Women's Tag Team Championships.
Rousey going in to complete the deal, retain their championships
when Shayna Baszler would commit this betrayal on Rousey.
[Corey] A downright atrocity.
Stabbed in the back by her former best friend and tag team partner
would open the door for Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez
to pin Rousey and become
-new Women's Tag Team Champions. -[bell rings]
Shayna, get in this ring and give me an explanation,
you at least owe me that.
I owe you the sobering reality
that there is someone here that can finally shut you up.
[crowd cheering]
[Kevin Patrick] A passionate Shayna Baszler
speaking maybe years of thoughts last week on Monday Night Raw.
When Ronda Rousey looked in complete control,
Shayna Baszler would turn it around against the baddest woman on the planet.
[Corey] As-as Rousey was able to escape the ankle lock, look at this.
[both] Boom!
[Corey] A running knee to the jaw of the baddest woman on the planet.
[Kevin Patrick] There's a look at a motivated and fired-up Shayna Baszler.
Saw a different side of Baszler last week,
and now we're getting to see "The Submission Magician"
in the ring next.
["Loyalty Is Everything" playing]
[Kevin Patrick] Welcome back to Monday Night Raw
-and welcome to "The Queen of Spades." -[announcer] Her opponent,
from Sioux Falls, South Dakota,
Shayna Baszler.
[Kevin Patrick] Look at the determination in the face of Shayna Baszler.
[Corey] Determination? Baszler looks absolutely miserable.
[Kevin Patrick] Here's how this match came about earlier on today.
Shayna, love to see it. [chuckles]
You know, you taking it to Ronda finally,
it was just like I did in my return match against her last year.
-Is that so? -Yeah, totally.
And tonight, I think you should finish the job that we started.
-Just get her out of here for good. -Oh, that we started?
Yeah.
I've got an idea.
You want to see exactly what I'm going to do to Ronda?
Yeah, you, uh, meet me in the ring
and I will give you a hands-on demonstration.
[Corey] Hey, Emma's heart was in the right place.
-[bell rings] -Uh, perhaps better executed in theory.
[Kevin Patrick] What has Emma landed herself in?
Emma, Shayna Baszler, here we go.
[Corey] Baszler just flexing her striking abilities to start.
We know that submissions are Baszler's wheelhouse.
She calls herself "The Submission Magician"
because it is magical how quickly she can make you tap out.
-[Kevin Patrick] Emma making her return. -[Corey] Oh, wow.
Emma had some fire behind that kick. My gosh.
[Kevin Patrick] Here we go again. Emma now.
[Corey] Emma realizing this is a big opportunity. Cover here.
[Kevin Patrick] What an upset this'd be, a victory,
but Shayna Baszler kicking out early.
[Corey] Emma's no rookie.
She has been in the ring with the best of them,
Ronda Rousey included.
I think the offense from Emma might have just fired up Baszler.
Raining down rights and lefts,
and… this is where Baszler thrives,
savoring the suffering of her opponents.
[Kevin Patrick] Godspeed, Emma.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Oh!
We've seen it a million times and it never gets any easier to watch.
-Just unbridled brutality. -Who wants a souvenir?
[crowd booing]
[Corey] Shayna just asked the front row who wants a souvenir,
-and I think she was offering a limb. -[grunting]
-[groans] -[Kevin Patrick] Shayna, so lethal,
so deadly.
-[Corey] Only a matter of time. -[bell rings]
[Kevin Patrick] …Kirifuda Clutch, forget about it.
[Corey] Case of self-preservation.
[announcer] Here's your winner by submission,
Shayna Baszler.
["Bad Reputation" playing]
-[Corey] Hang on. -[Kevin Patrick] Oh!
[Corey] It's the baddest woman on the planet.
"Rowdy" Ronda Rousey is here,
but Shayna Baszler is standing her ground.
[inaudible]
[singer] ♪ And that's what I'm gonna do ♪
♪ And I don't give a damn 'Bout my bad reputation… ♪
[Kevin Patrick] We saw fireworks between the duo last week.
-Here we go. -[Corey] Oh.
That straight right from Rousey, it just dumped Baszler on her head.
[Kevin Patrick] A reminder why Ronda is the baddest woman on the planet.
[Corey] But Baszler again with the Kirifuda Clutch.
[thuds]
-[Kevin Patrick] Rousey turned it around. -[Corey] Rousey was able to escape.
Now looking for an armbar.
[Kevin Patrick] Former best friends,
Rowdy feels betrayed by Shayna Baszler.
[groans]
[Kevin Patrick] Some harsh truths last week.
[Corey] Just think about this, these two became friends
because they trained together.
Now these two all the feelings inside,
all of the… the vitriol
that has been bubbling inside both of these women
will come to a head as opponents.
["Bad Reputation" playing]
[Corey] I don't know when, I don't know where,
but Baszler and Rousey may very well tear one another apart.
[Kevin Patrick] Signed deal.
Yeah, that possibility exciting for everyone on the outside
who can watch the carnage.
Last week here on Monday Night Raw, we were all scratching our heads
when Cody Rhodes interrupted Seth "Freakin'" Rollins,
but, Corey, we didn't even get to hear what Cody wanted to say
because this happened.
So--
["Next Big Thing" playing]
[Kevin Patrick] The arrival of "The Beast" Brock Lesnar.
Cody issued an open challenge
and all hell would break loose.
[Corey] A great deal of unfinished business
between these two superstars,
and Lesnar would initially gain the upper hand,
but Cody Rhodes simply would not quit,
escaping an F-5
and delivering a Cody Cutter
to drop "The Beast Incarnate" in the center of the ring.
I want another shot at Brock Lesnar.
I'll fight Brock Lesnar any night,
I'll fight Brock Lesnar every night.
-[crowd cheering] -Thank you very much.
[Kevin Patrick] Emphatic from "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes.
You can understand the smile on the face of "The American Nightmare."
Cody Rhodes is here tonight in Buffalo, New York.
And he'll be here on Raw next.
What a blockbuster main event
we've got coming your way here on Monday Night Raw,
the undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions of KO and Sami Zayn…
coming together with Seth "Freakin'" Rollins,
the World Heavyweight Champion,
to take on The Judgment Day.
Though Damian Priest and Finn Bálor seem to have put their differences aside,
how united will The Judgment Day be?
We shall see in the main event of Monday Night Raw tonight.
-["Kingdom" playing] -[crowd cheering]
[voice over PA] Wrestling has more than one loyal friend.
[fireworks crackling]
[singer] ♪ Adrenaline in my soul ♪
♪ Every fight out of control ♪
♪ Do it all to get them off their feet ♪
♪ Crowd is here, about to blow ♪
♪ Waitin' for me to start the show ♪
♪ Out the curtain Lights go up, I'm home ♪
-♪ Whoa! ♪ -[all] ♪ Whoa! ♪
♪ And my father said, when I was younger ♪
♪ Hard times breed better men… ♪
[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen,
please welcome "The American Nightmare"
Cody Rhodes.
[Kevin Patrick] You're looking at a man that not only stood his ground last week
against "The Beast" Brock Lesnar.
We saw Lesnar retreat in a way that we really hadn't seen before.
How satisfying must that be for Cody Rhodes?
[Corey] I'm sure it's slightly satisfying,
but Cody Rhodes knows that the job is not complete.
As long as Brock Lesnar is roaming the Earth,
Cody realizes there is unfinished business.
But yeah, you can consider last week a moral victory for sure.
♪ On their toes ♪
♪ Ready for me to start the show ♪
♪ Out the curtain Lights go up, I'm home ♪
-♪ Whoa! ♪ -[all] ♪ Whoa! ♪
-[fireworks crackling] -[Corey] Got it right that time.
That's what happens when you hire the local pyro guys.
[Kevin Patrick laughs]
As dapper as ever.
Life is good for "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes.
[crowd cheering]
♪ I built my kingdom ♪
♪ Now you bow to me ♪
♪ You took my dreams but not my name ♪
♪ You'll follow me into the end ♪
♪ I am my kingdom ♪
♪ You tried to tell me what to do ♪
♪ I saw the door and kicked it down ♪
♪ I stepped right over… ♪
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting "Cody"]
So… Buffalo…
[crowd cheering]
-What do you guys want to talk about? -[crowd cheering]
I know on the other side of that lens, there's millions of people.
If you're sitting at home watching, forgive me. Indulge me.
I'm going to turn my back ever so briefly
because I want to see everybody here tonight.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting "Cody"]
I see you.
Hopefully, you see me.
Sometimes it can feel like there's this invisible wall between the seats
and where I stand in the ring, this divide,
but for me, it doesn't feel that way.
It feels like you are in this ring with me and I know that's a dangerous place.
So thank you very much.
[crowd cheering]
But the reason it feels like that…
and it doesn't feel performative…
is because what I am telling you
and what I have been telling you since I returned
is real.
We're not just talking career goals,
we're talking life goals.
You know, the other day, I was in the United Kingdom
and a man asked me at a press event,
he said, "How do you feel about your momentum?"
[girl speaking indistinctly]
This question has haunted me as my answer has as well.
I answered honestly, politely, a bit cagey.
I cited all of you.
I cited WWE Universe.
I cited the fans.
I said, "Hey, look, every city, it sold out."
"Every crowd, louder and louder."
[crowd cheering]
Every metric that you could judge me by, I'm right there.
Well, I'm doing okay.
But Eddie persisted, and why my answer bothered me so much,
I would have told him. I said, "Okay, my momentum in the ring…
it's a little bit shaky.
And the reason it's shaky…
is because of the mountain that stands in front of me,
a mountain that I cannot go over.
I cannot go under. I cannot go around.
You either go through it or you don't go at all."
I think you know what I'm referring to…
who I'm referring to,
[audience cheering]
Brock Lesnar
[audience cheering loudly]
Brock Lesnar is not here tonight.
He didn't think Buffalo was worth the trip.
[audience exclaiming]
It surprised me last week, and I've been told
that Brock will be here next week, but here is my discovery…
about Mister Lesnar.
Everybody has a Brock Lesnar, everybody!
You name it, fear of heights, Brock Lesnar.
Crippling anxiety, Brock Lesnar. Student debt, Brock Lesnar.
You're terrible boss, Brock Lesnar. I watched a woman in the Georgia Marathon
ten feet away from the finish line took a wrong turn. Brock Lesnar.
We all have a Brock Lesnar.
That thing that is impeding us from the most important step we can take.
I'll be at my Brock Lesnar, 6'3", 285 pounds,
a walking billboard for Darwinism and Natural Selection
But what's that quote, right?
Some men see the things the way they are, and they say, "Why?"
And other… others dream things they've never seen and say, " Why not?"
I want to be the latter because what I dream…
is a rubber match with Brock Lesnar…
at SummerSlam.
[audience cheering]
Brock Lesnar, nothing would make me happier
than next week, if you came to this ring, if you shook my hand,
if you knew that this wasn't personal…
if you honored me by being my opponent at SummerSlam.
And even if you don't shake my hand,
we're gonna play the same game. I'm gonna pop you in the side of the ear,
I'm gonna hit you with chairs, I'm gonna pick up steps.
I'm gonna finish the chapter that you started for no damn reason.
[audience cheering]
The reason is simple.
Why would anyone want another match with Brock Lesnar?
Why do I have to have another match with Brock Lesnar?
It's because what comes from that fight,
what emerges from that cloud of dust is simple.
That guy is next in line
and the prince doesn't want to be the prince forever.
I… want to be
I will be "next in line"!
[audience cheering]
[punk music playing]
[Corey] You can see the fire in the eyes of the American Nightmare,
you can hear the fire…
in Cody's voice, and the gauntlet has been thrown down.
The American Nightmare wants a rubber match with The Beast Incarnate,
Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam.
Whether or not Cody will get what he wants remains to be seen.
We say it all the time,
"All Brock Lesnar does is whatever the hell Brock Lesnar wants to do".
I hope for our sake, I hope for the WWE universe's sake
that Lesnar obliges because we can run it back one more time.
In Detroit, "Rock City" the American Nightmare,
The Beast Incarnate, I hope it happens.
Everybody in this arena believes in Cody Rhodes right now.
Every arena you go to, they believe in Cody Rhodes right now.
Listen at one stage, Ciampa, he believed in The Miz.
He believed that The Miz was a pal of his.
Not the case anymore.
Ciampa came roaring back weeks ago. The second punch on The Miz.
And two weeks ago,
-The Miz wanted his revenge. -[Corey] Let's call it what it is.
It was retribution for The Miz
after being betrayed, by somebody he considered a student.
[Kevin Patrick] Nine months Ciampa never received a phone call or a text,
any communication with the man he thought was his friend.
[Corey] For his betrayal, Ciampa would receive
a skull crushing finale…
-courtesy of the A-Lister. -["I Came To Play" playing]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest, scheduled for one fall
is a no-disqualification match!
Introducing first residing in Hollywood, California,
weighing in at 221 pounds, The Miz!
[Kevin Patrick] The vitriol between Ciampa and The Miz there for all to see.
We are about to witness a no-disqualification match,
between the A-Lister and his former protege.
What could go wrong in a no DQ match?
Don't go anywhere, folks. This could get ugly
between Ciampa and the Hollywood A-Lister. It's next on Raw.
[upbeat music playing]
[Kevin Patrick] SummerSlam is presented by Rocket Mortgage.
Buy, Sell, Finance, Save!
The A-Lister, The Miz, raring to go against his former protege,
Tommaso Ciampa.
["No One Will Survive" playing]
[announcer] And his opponent, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
weighing in at 201 pounds, Tommaso Ciampa!
[Corey] I fear for Miz that he unlocked whatever part of…
of Tommaso Ciampa's brain.
That he contained his ruthlessness in.
Ciampa has the ability to be downright sadistic when needed,
and tonight calls for it.
-[Kevin Patrick] Here we go. -[Corey] Opening bell.
This is no-disqualification.
[Kevin Patrick] You can see Ciampa had a plan,
went straight for a chair he had stored away already.
[Corey] No-disqualification means you cannot be counted out on the outside,
You cannot lose, be a pinfall, oh I'm sorry.
You cannot be…
help me out here KP, I'm dying.
[Kevin Patrick] Everything goes between the two.
Here we go.
It's one of the most dangerous matches ever, and Ciampa told me earlier.
"This is my playground."
As he thrives in this sort of an environment,
[both grunting]
The Miz thing.
And they cross towards our announce desk!
Ciampa stopping him, and a chop to the midsection.
[Corey] Ciampa now dribbling the Moneymaker off of the announce desk,
and Miz not going to take too kindly to that.
Now the A-Lister's sent over.
[audience jeering]
Ciampa grabbing Miz by the head.
[audience exclaiming]
Using Gravey's seat to his advantage for now.
Oh, my!
[audience applauding]
[audience cheering]
The Blackheart's looking like he's in his playground now.
Boom!
[Corey] The referee trying his best to gain control of the situation.
He can count all day long, all night long. It doesn't matter.
The only way to win is to force your opponent to submit
or pin them in the center of the ring.
Ciampa again with the intentions on rearranging the face of The Miz.
Looking for the fairy-tale ending perhaps. Miz sensed it coming.
Skull crushing finale incoming, countered by Ciampa.
Ciampa quickly… Oh, no! Take it down!
[Kevin Patrick] The Miz with an emphatic blow.
What a start to this no-disqualification match.
[Corey] This is all perfectly legal.
The Miz ripping and tearing at the face of Tommaso Ciampa.
Ciampa in jeopardy now,
realizing perhaps he shouldn't have been training Miz.
Perhaps, Ciampa should have leaned into the teachings of the A-Lister
of a Grand Slam champion here in WWE.
[Kevin Patrick] Ciampa's so emotional on his return.
Felt betrayed by the A-Lister.
Oh!
No contact during his nine months spell out with a hip injury.
The Mizz taking… Oh, my!
[Corey] Ciampa with the steel chair to the rib cage of The Miz.
That's gonna drive all the wind out of Miz's lungs,
potentially crack a rib.
And the Blackheart is not finished just yet.
[Kevin Patrick] Oh, my God.
-[Corey] Oh, my God, oh, God! -[Kevin Patrick] Into The Miz
Aw!
Ciampa's proud of himself, but there's still work to be done.
This no-disqualification match continues.
[audience cheering]
[Kevin Patrick] The vitriol between these two, extraordinarily evident.
A no-disqualification match.
Tomasso Ciampa in control here against the A-Lister, The Miz.
[Corey] The only way to win by pinfall or forcing your opponent to submit.
This is all practically legal.
All the madness on the outside.
The A-Lister, The Miz in complete control now,
after drop kicking Ciampa over our announced desk.
And The Miz is eager to teach Ciampa a lesson,
a very painful lesson.
And Miz is not here to give the WWE universe what they want.
[Kevin Patrick] Oh… my!
[Corey] The Miz's tooth might just hit me in the jaw.
[Kevin Patrick] Oh, this smells trouble for the A-Lister,
[board cracks]
[Corey] If Ciampa wants to make a statement
at Miz's expense, make a name for himself
this is one way to do it.
Miz, launched off of the announce desk into the barricade
and yet again…
Ciampa finds himself perched on the desk, assessing the situation,
trying to figure out which damage he wants to dole out next.
[audience chanting] Ciampa, Ciampa!
[Kevin Patrick] Ciampa… chairs, tables. The WWE universe wants it all.
[audience cheering]
In his playground.
[Corey] Ciampa introducing tables to the chat.
This is all perfectly legal.
And even celebrating by the sanguinis Buffalo fans.
[Kevin Patrick] No count-outs, no disqualifications,
Ciampa is thriving in this environment.
[Corey] It was Ciampa, who turned his back, the ingrate Ciampa
and just paid for by the veteran Miz.
A boot right to the bridge of Ciampa's nose.
[Kevin Patrick] Felt betrayed by someone he considered a friend.
[Ciampa groaning in pain]
Ciampa wants retribution.
[Corey] What does Ciampa have retribution for?
Ciampa turned his back on The Miz.
Miz is the one who needs retribution.
Ciampa needs to prove that he didn't make the dumbest mistake of his career.
[Kevin Patrick] You saw the cheap shot by the Miz on Ciampa
a couple of weeks ago.
[Corey] After Ciampa stabbed Miz in the back
Am I losing my mind?
[Kevin Patrick] Ciampa's reason's very clear, Corey.
[Corey] Because Miz didn't call him?
[Kevin Patrick] Miz now with ideas.
[Corey] Oh, my!
The A-Lister caught mid-air.
[Kevin Patrick] Ciampa surveying the situation again.
And now, stomping the trash can into the Miz's solar plexus.
[Kevin Patrick] Hits to the cranium of The Miz!
[Corey] Next level Brutality of the Blackheart.
Tomasso Ciampa, reminding the Miz
exactly what sort of destruction he's capable of.
[audience cheering loudly]
And this is the catharsis, that Ciampa has sought.
To put the Miz permanently into his rearview mirror
and move on with his WWE career.
This could do it.
[Kevin Patrick] And make a statement. At the expense of the A-Lister.
This no-disqualification match is about to get extreme.
[Corey] This could end The Miz Career.
Hollywood's gonna need a new leading man after this.
-[Kevin Patrick] Oh, my God! -[Corey] No! Oh, God!
Through the table
[Kevin Patrick] Ciampa, completely dominant for the victory now.
What? It's Big Bronson Reed!
[Corey] Reed just flung Ciampa.
[Kevin Patrick] Where the hell did he come from?
[Corey] From what we've seen, Oh, God! Oh, m God!
We know The Miz has deep pockets.
We've seen Miz utilize the services of Big Bronson Reed in the past.
Is that what this is?
Is this another plan? Another plot by the A-Lister?
-Either way. -[Kevin Patrick] We know what's coming.
[Corey] Buffalo, batten down the hatches.
Tsunami!
[Kevin Patrick] The meaning of this, we don't know.
He's been that hard assassin before.
[Corey] The heavy Big Bronson Reed making his presence known
and the A -Lister sliding in to a cover.
Can Miz pull this off?
[referee] One, two three.
[Corey] Yes, he can.
[announcer] Here's your winner. The Miz!
[Corey] With the massive assist from Big Bronson Reed,
the destructive Aussie, The Miz is the last man standing…
[Kevin Patrick] Because of this.
Through the table they go!
[Corey] This was Ciampa's match until Big Bronson Reed came into play.
Reed flattening Ciampa, delivering an epic tsunami splash
from the top, and there was nothing left…
for Miz to do but roll the credits.
What a win for the A-Lister.
For The Miz, who continues to make history with an assist,
from Big Bronson Reed.
Sometimes in WWE you just need someone you can count on when the chips are down,
when your back's against the wall, you need a partner,
someone who you know you can trust.
[Kevin Patrick] Sadistic Bronson Reed, the look of satisfaction.
Meanwhile, Corey, last week we had a Tag Turmoil tournament
to determine the number one contenders for the women's Tag Team championship.
And Chelsea Green and Sonya DeVille would start out at the beginning
and continue to roll all the way through to a final match
against Katana Chance and Kayden Carter.
[Corey] Call it what it was a Herculean effort
from Chelsea Green and Sonya DeVille, the unpretty her,
would finish things off at the expense of Carter and Chance
as the reigning WWE Women's tag team champions looked on.
The momentum on the side of the number one contenders, DeVille and Chelsea Green.
[Liv] … Chelsea next week, but I think it's good we gonna keep it…
Yeah, we can do this…
[clears throat]
Very interesting, you guys are gonna be ringside for our match, we heard.
-Why? -I'm sorry, who allowed this?
I don't see a manager around to say that you could do that
Whose idea was it?
Relax, please!
Look, we're just going to get a close up look of next week's competition.
But don't worry.
We are more than ready to defend these titles next week.
No, girl we're more than ready to win them.
Oh, really? [scoffs]
Oh.
[audience cheering]
[Rhea] You guys need to focus on your tag team division
and stay out of my business.
You got in my business for the second time last week.
Do it again, that's strike three.
That's right, three strikes you're out. Basketball!
And guess what? When Sonya and I win the women's tag team champions,
we are gonna run this division. Right Rhea?
[Rhea] Who said "We"?
I don't think she exactly meant it like that.
You didn't mean it like that. We have somewhere to be, actually.
Chelsea, go, now.
[clears throat] Um, hey.
It's pretty clear that you're unaware that we're just not scared of you.
No! So, the reason why we got in your business last week
is because the way you disrespected Nattie after your match.
So, if you want to keep on being a bully, then…
We're gonna stop you. Deal with it.
[Liv chuckles]
See ya. [chuckles]
[Corey] Mami's warnings are never meant to be taken lightly,
but no fear in the eyes of Raquel Rodriguez tonight.
[Kevin Patrick] Yeah, you've got to admire the bravery of the tag champions.
[announcer] Please welcome the WWE women's Tag Team champions,
Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez.
[Corey] Back to business at hand.
The WWE Women's Tag Team championship picture.
There are your queen pins Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez
to recaptured the titles,
add Money in the Bank.
We know as of last week that Sonya DeVille and Chelsea Green
are the designated number one contenders, for these Women's Tag Team Championships.
But they are highly coveted, up and down in the roster.
[Kevin Patrick] How about the momentum of this duo from that Tag Turmoil match?
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following is a tag team match scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, the team of Sonya DeVille and Chelsea Green!
[Kevin Patrick] A little warm up there from the number one contender,
Chelsea Green and Sonya DeVille.
They've been defeated by Caden Carter and Katana Chance before.
Will they continue their bragging rights from last week?
You've got tag match coming your way here on Raw.
[Chelsea] It's too good tonight. I love!
You're very welcome back to Monday Night Raw.
Tag Team action on the way.
Chelsea Green and Sonya DeVille
awaiting their opponents.
We've got Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez
the tag team champions here at ringside.
[announcer] And their opponents, the team of…
Kayden Carter and Katana Chance.
[Corey] Kayden and Katana have been extremely impressive
since being drafted from NXT to here on Monday Night Raw.
They've had multiple strong showings
early going here in their Raw careers, but the goal remains the same.
The WWE Women's Tag Team championships, currently held, as you can see
by Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez.
But standing in Carter and Chance's way
tonight are the current number one contenders,
Sonya DeVille and Chelsea Green.
[Kevin Patrick] You said it, Corey.
How outstanding have Katana and Caden been.
The life of the party they call themselves since arriving on Raw,
but they won't forget last week.
When Sonya and Chelsea won the number one contender's
Tag Turmoil match and beat Katana and Caden in doing so.
Off we go then. Tag made out here for Katana Chance.
-[Corey] Oh! -[Kevin Patrick] How about that throw?
In sync, Tag Team action.
They seem telepathic, Corey and everything they do is a tag team.
[Corey] Tag Team chemistry, Carter and Chance are almost unmatched.
They've had a long tenure as a team, full time.
They travel together. They train together. Truly best friends in and out of the ring.
That gives them an advantage here on Monday Night Raw where
not a lot of the teams have had a long duration as a team.
Good God, man!
[Kevin Patrick] We saw the tag made there behind the back of Caden Carter.
-Oh my! -[Corey] That's gotta do it.
My God, Sonya DeVille just kneed Caden Carter
all the way to whatever the eastern city is in New York.
[Kevin Patrick] All the way across Detroit, Lake Erie. Look at this again.
[Chelsea] Watch this…
[Kevin Patrick] Chelsea Green gloating. Receives a slap to the face.
[Corey] That was a closed fist slap, KP Five across the eyes
from Caden Carter.
Chelsea Green able to weather the storm.
[Kevin Patrick] There's no denying what Chelsea Green and Sonya Deville
did last week at the Tag Turmoil match.
[Corey] You just denied it, like the last segment.
You were talking about how they need to build momentum.
They outlasted all of the other teams
with the most dominant displays we've ever seen.
[Kevin Patrick] I'm not disagreeing with you, man. Not at all.
And a formidable tag team,
coming the way of Liv Morgan and Raquel next week.
[Corey] A re-run of last week, that same high risk maneuver.
The double team of the very tip-top.
Katana Chance wasn't able to execute this week but…
let's call an audible.
How about some more fireworks?
[Kevin Patrick] We would love to see it.
Big splash cover by Chance.
Hooking the legs for the win. And Sonya DeVille, on the way,
just like last week in the Tag Turmoil match.
[Corey] Let's talk about the momentum of the Deville and Green,
which has been on their side recently,
but could be spoiled tonight if they're not careful.
When you're number one contender's left shoulder's down
[Kevin Patrick] Look at this for the victory.
When you're the number one contenders, you wanna maintain momentum.
Great play-with-all, Double team off the ropes.
-You're kidding me. -[bell rings]
[announcer] Here are your winners.
The team of Sonya DeVille and Chelsea Green.
[Corey] Momentum is the name of the game.
A loss tonight could have been catastrophic for the confidence
of the number one contenders.
The official point of view was obscured.
Let's take a look from her perspective,
if we can.
Feet on the ropes, Sonya DeVille on the outside.
Katana Chance didn't have a chance to kick out.
on heavily intended.
[Kevin Patrick] Well played! Excellent view from our crew there,
you can see the official couldn't see it. But look at this
For next week in Atlanta, Georgia. A women's tag team championship match.
Morgan and Rodriguez,
will defend against Chelsea Green and Sonya DeVille.
[Byron] Drew, Riddle.
-HI, Saxton. How are you doing? -Hey.
Good, Good. Congratulations on your victory earlier on tonight,
How'd it feel to stick it to Imperium?
I mean, it felt good for us. Probably not so good for those guys.
You know, Byron. I have been watching the show these past few months,
and when did all these groups pop up?
Using the numbers game to their advantage.
Quite frankly, I'm sick of, I've experienced it in the past,
and old Riddle and I have decided to eradicate it,
starting with Imperium.
Yeah bro. Those Imperium dudes have been running wild,
sticking their fingers in people's faces, worshipping the ring.
I'm sick and tired of it.
And it feels so good to beat them tonight.
And it's gonna feel even better when I beat The Ring General Gunther
next week, bro.
-We need to talk to you about that, buddy. -Mm-hm.
Maybe a hold off on the match one week.
I'm not here next week.
I'm away in company business.
I know you can handle Gunther one on one, but we embarrassed these guys tonight,
really embarrassed these guys tonight.
[Riddle] I know we did, but I'm one step ahead of you. I talked to my dog,
Adam Pearce and I got Ludwig, Giovanni Vinci barred from ringside, bro.
I mean, I think technically it's Giovanni, but cool.
So, sort it out. Take his head off.
I guess that's our night done.
So we should be checking out Buffalo. See what it's got to offer.
Yeah, dude, let's do it.
Let's do it, lads.
Here we go. Here we go.
Not you.
Oh.
[Corey] You're not the only one that feels that way about Saxton.
["Visionary" playing]
[Kevin Patrick] Here we go.
The main events of Monday Night Raw.
Rollins going to look to pick up right where he left off
at the beginning of the night on Monday Night Raw
and what began is a one on one match, against Dirty Dominik Mysterio.
[announcer] The following is a six man Tag Team match
scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first from Davenport, Iowa, weighing a 225 pounds
he is the world heavyweight champion!
Seth "Freakin" Rollins!
[Kevin Patrick] Seth "Freakin" Rollins, alongside KO and Sami Zayn,
vowed to break some faces and smash some heads.
That's a trio we didn't know, we needed to see.
[Corey] The predicament does not prove any less dangerous
for the world heavy weight champion,
because where The Judgment Day goes, Señor Money in the Bank goes.
So, Rollins better watch his back,
and at least he's got Zayn and Owens to watch it for him.
[Kevin Patrick] It's about to get crowded in here, the champions combining
and teaming up KO Seth and Sami against The Judgment Day,
and it's coming up next here on Monday Night Raw.
Monday Night Raw is headed to Atlanta, Georgia, next week, and so is the beast,
Brock Lesnar will answer, Lesnar answer Cody Rhodes' challenge,
for a match at SummerSlam,
[Corey] Earlier tonight on Monday Night Raw.
The Alpha Academy graduation celebration
was pillaged by the Viking Raiders and Valhalla.
Well, next week they look to settle the score
as the Academy and the Raiders do battle in a Viking Rules match.
[Kevin Patrick] We've got a championship match on the horizon in Atlanta.
Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez will defend against Chelsea Green
-and Sonya DeVille. -We know the Original Bro's excited.
He was talking about it moments ago.
Matt Riddle goes one-on-one with the Intercontinental champion,
the ring general Gunther and the rest of the Imperium,
barred from ringside. Total game changer for the Original Bro
You're looking at the workhorse champion,
the world heavyweight champion Seth "Freaking" Rollins.
[Corey] Rollins began the night in a one-on-one contest
with Dirty Dom of The Judgment Day
Chaos would ensue to the surprise of, maybe six or seven people.
And this is how we have arrived here.
Rollins needed a little back up.
And who better than the champs.
["Fight" playing]
[audience cheering]
Hey, we're thinking about you buddy.
["World's Apart" playing]
[announcer] And his tag team partners
They are the undisputed WWE Tag Team champions,
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn!
[Kevin Patrick] A duo that happily injected themselves into this scenario.
Happy to stand alongside Seth "Freakin" Rollins,
in the face of The Judgment Day.
[Corey] Next week, will Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn Finnd themselves remaining
in the crosshairs of The Judgment Day when Raw rolls through Atlanta, GA?
Right off the bad streets, we heard at the beginning of the night.
The Judgment Day, Rhea in particular,
was offended that The Judgment Day were not top of mind
for Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn for a future championship opportunity.
["The Other Side" playing]
[audience cheering]
[announcer] And their opponents, accompanied to the ring
by the women's world champion, Rhea Ripley.
Dominik Mysterio, Finn Bálor and mister Money in the Bank,
Damian Priest, The Judgment Day!
[Kevin Patrick] That's the look of a united group.
There were certainly questions surrounding tensions
within The Judgment Day earlier on tonight,
but it seems that The Eradicator Rhea Ridley has played her role.
Everything seems in sync for The Judgment Day.
[Corey] No problem is that big to overcome when you are running Monday Night Raw,
which is exactly what The Judgment Day have been doing,
for months now. And what they look to do tomorrow night
when the entire crew arrives at NXT.
And, by the way, something just struck me.
As Señor Money in the Bank, Damian Priest can cash in his contracts
for a title match anytime, anyplace.
So, if I were Carmelo Hayes, NXT champion.
I'd be watching my back tomorrow night.
[Kevin Patrick] Just like Seth "Freakin" Rollins will be well aware
right now here in the main event of Monday Night Raw.
[Corey] Both Priest and Bálor have been red hot recently.
In fact, all of The Judgment Day, week after week, just stacking up wins.
If they come up short, it's just barely The Judgment Day
have evolved into a true force to be reckoned with on Monday nights.
On the other side of the ring, you've got the world heavyweight champion
Seth "Freakin" Rollins, teaming with several guys
he's known most of his career and Owens and Zayn.
As we see Dominik Mysterio playing a trap, tagged in Finn Bálor,
the prince straight in.
[Kevin Patrick] Dominik Mysterio, not for the first time tonight.
Intelligent move.
Member of The Judgment Day.
Seth "Freakin" Rollins and Finn Bálor.
Incredible history between the two.
[Corey] As much history as there is between Rollins, Zayn and Owens.
But The Judgment Day continue to turn
the tides, tag is made.
and here comes Señor Money in the Bank.
When Damian Priest tells you he'd like to be referred to
as Señor Money in the bank, you refer to Damian Priest as Señor Money in the Bank.
[Kevin Patrick] Señor Money in the Bank will be well aware.
78 percent have cashed in successfully
when holding the Money in the Bank contract.
[Corey] And Priest is fully aware of those statistics,
which is why Priest has been strutting around WWE
with a sinister amount of confidence.
[Kevin Patrick] That is true.
Damian Priest on WWE's The Bump this week
saying he will wait until the champion is down and out,
ready to feast, to cash in.
[Corey] True strategy.
Which is why the number sits at 78% for the men's side of things,
and the women to this point having 100% cash in success rate.
You know, that stat not lost on Iyo Sky
[Kevin Patrick] KO hooking the leg. Damian Priest down out early.
We got a telepathic relationship there a moment ago with KO and Sami Zayn,
[both groaning]
Kick to the back of Kevin Owens
and Sami Zayn's irate.
Rollins now, chasing Bálor to the outside,
raining down blows on The Prince.
It's all kicking off here in our main event.
Priest…
The vitriol, the venom, there for all to see.
Kevin Owens, wiping out The Judgment Day!
[Kevin Patrick yells]
Can The Judgment Day respond tonight?
Your boys are nothing.
[audience cheering]
The crowd here, absolutely electric.
In the main event of Monday night, Raw, six man tag team action,
the world heavyweight champion, Seth Rollins, teaming up
with the undisputed tag team champions KO and Sami Zayn.
But it's The Judgment Day and the punishment within The Judgment Day.
Damian Priest, in complete control.
[Corey] Señor Money in the Bank
having his way with Kevin Owens after The Judgment Day
withstood the onslaught of offense from the trio of Owens, Zayn and Rollins.
But Priest again just firing on all cylinders professionally,
just dropped Sami Zayn.
And a stage dive in the corner,
tag is made for The Prince.
[Kevin Patrick] Here comes Finn Bálor, the stomp.
[Corey] And Dirty Dom follows suit.
Quick tags by The Judgment Day, functioning as a cohesive unit.
[Kevin Patrick] Unity, name of the game right now for The Judgment Day,
quelling all questions.
[Rhea laughs]
Look at this from Damian Priest and kick out by Owens
KO landed in trouble.
Gotta imagine the confidence of Señor Money in the Bank,
Damian Priest is sky high.
[Corey] You want me to imagine, Priest himself has told us
Damian Priest carries the Money in the Bank briefcase around
like a briefcase full of gold because it essentially is.
I saw a Priest in the airport this weekend and the guy was on top of the world.
Priest is proud to be Señor Money in the Bank
as he knows what it means
that he has a guaranteed title opportunity at the time and place of his choosing.
That could be tonight at the expense of Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
It could be tomorrow night. at the expense of Carmelo Hayes in NXT.
It could be Friday night, in two weeks or whatever
the next time Roman Reigns shows up on SmackDown.
The tag is made Dirty Dom back in the play.
[Kevin Patrick] Here comes Seth "Freakin" Rollins,
He wanted to get his hands on Dominik Mysterio earlier on tonight.
Well, now's your chance, Seth.
[Corey] Plenty of history between Rollins and Dirty Dom.
It was long before the reality of the the world
toughened Dom up to the level we see today.
But Rollins knows Dominik very well.
Looking for the pedigree a repeat of last week.
Here comes Priest. There goes Priest.
[Kevin Patrick] Hang on, Dominik Mysterio looking for the roll up on Seth Rollins.
Big kick!
Rollins now and he goes for the cover and the victory.
Dominik kicking out.
[Corey] Too close for Mami's comfort.
She looks on.
Rollins powering up Mysterio,
I think Dom went through the eyes of Rollins.
[Kevin Patrick] Smart move by Dom. Tag made to Damian Priest.
Rollins still feeling the effects of his eyes.
[Corey] Priest now… Oh, man, that might do it. Cover…
One, two…
[Kevin Patrick] El Señor Money in the Bank for the win, but Rollins kicks out.
[Corey] El Señor? Just "Señor."
Let's take another look at this.
-[Kevin Patrick] Oh! -[Corey] Digging down deep
and nearly taking Seth's hand clean off his shoulders.
Priest now making travel plans for the champ.
Does Seth even know where Damian Priest is?
He does now.
[Kevin Patrick] Taking a trip… No!
Rollins escapes this trip South of Heaven, and nearly incidental contact.
Super kick to Priest, taking out Finn Bálor on the outside.
Rollins wants some Pedigree.
And for the win now for Rollins,
and it's Finn Bálor.
[Corey] Keeping the match up alive for all of The Judgment Day.
Taking out all of his internal anguish, on Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
Bálor wants the tag from Priest.
Give me the tag.
[Corey] Tag is made. Bálor legal.
Finn Bálor, Finn wanted to Sling Blade,
Seth tried to avoid it.
Bálor able to muscle the champion over.
Rollins turns the tide.
Base first, rolling elbow.
[Kevin Patrick] Seth "Freakin" Rollins, still in the center of the ring,
[Corey] Both Rollins allies have been disposed of,
at least for the moment.
This is a worst case scenario for the world heavyweight champion.
-[Kevin Patrick] Tag made. -[Corey] The Judgment Day
in full effect, down goes Seth.
Dirty Dom from the top.
Frog Splash all over Rollins.
Dominik's gonna get the win.
Dominik's gonna get it.
[Kevin Patrick] And Sami Zayn, keeping this match up alive.
[Rhea yelling]
Rhea Ripley's furious.
[Corey] Another quick tag by The Judgment Day.
[Kevin Patrick] Here goes Bálor with the Sling Blade.
[audience cheering]
Eyes on the prize, from Rolins Super Kick connects.
Sami's desperate for the tag.
[Corey] Sami Zayn has recovered enough to where he's excited to join the fray.
Can Seth make the tag? He does.
[Kevin Patrick] Zayn now from the top rope,
cross body taking Finn, hooks the leg for the win.
Bálor getting out in time.
Sami looking for the Blue Thunder Bomb
[Corey] Modification of it still effective,
Bálor able to kick Sami back.
Sling Blade by Finn.
[Kevin Patrick] Finn Bálor is as motivated as you can imagine.
Drop kicking Sami into the corner
[Corey] What The Judgment Day is all about, when your brothers are down,
you pick up the slack.
Coup de grace, Nobody home.
[Kevin Patrick] Will Sami get it this time?
Yes, Blue Thunder Bomb for the win for Sami.
[Corey] Dirty Dom keeps it alive.
[audience booing]
[Kevin Patrick] The boo's ringing out, but here comes Kevin Owens.
[Corey] Stunner by Owens. Priest takes care of KO.
Sami sends Señor Money in the Bank to the outside.
It's Bálor in the Turnbuckle.
[Kevin Patrick] And the trio of champs are rolling.
[audience cheering loudly]
Watch Mami. Oh! Ride or die.
[indistinct arguing]
And that could have been done… Watch out.
[groans]
Damian Priest devastating, teeing it up for Finn Bálor
Coup de grace on Zayn.
[referee] One, two, three.
The Judgment Day take it.
[announcer] Here are your winners, The Judgment Day!
Corey, any question of unity?
You can squash that right now.
An emphatic team performance from The Judgment Day.
[Rhea laughs]
[Corey] Giving it time just to make sure you were right.
Nothing eases tension like a victory.
[Kevin Patrick] Sami Zayn getting ready for the Helluva Kick,
instead he takes a trip South of Heaven and Finn Bálor, with the Coup de Grace.
One, two, three.
[Corey] NXT, be prepared.
The Judgment Day is coming.
A rough night for the trio of champions. nd Finn Bálor, with the Coup de Grace.