[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]
[KP] With championship gold on the line tonight,
we welcome you to this sold-out State Farm Arena
in Atlanta, Georgia, for Monday Night Raw.
["Greatness" playing]
[KP] And, Corey Graves, we have one massive show on our hands.
[Corey] Tonight, the Hellions from Hades face off
against the cantankerous Kevin Owens and his partner, the spirited Sami Zayn.
Will the friends-to-the-end hurt the pride of The Judgment Day with a victory?
Or will Señor Money in the Bank and "Dirty" Dom spoil the champs' night?
[KP] That's not all. "The Original Bro" Matt Riddle battles
"The Ring General" Gunther with Imperium banned from ringside.
So can Matt Riddle extract some revenge and vengeance
against the menacing Gunther?
Or will Gunther bounce The Original Bro back to the end of the line?
[Corey] And tonight, the cheeky Chelsea Green
and self-aggrandizing Sonya Deville
challenged the strong-willed Raquel Rodriguez
and the bubbly Liv Morgan.
The WWE Women's Tag Team Championship are on the line tonight.
[crowd cheering]
[Cody] Wrestling has more than one royal family.
["Kingdom" playing]
♪ 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 ♪
[Corey] The American Nightmare is home.
[Samantha] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome
"The American Nightmare"
Cody Rhodes!
[KP] What a deafening reception
for Cody Rhodes in Atlanta, Georgia, tonight!
Family and friends in attendance for Cody.
And one of the biggest questions of the night,
will Brock Lesnar show up and answer Cody Rhodes' challenge
for a match at SummerSlam?
♪ Ready for me to start the show ♪
♪ Out the curtain, lights go up ♪
♪ I'm home ♪
♪ Whoa ♪
♪ And my father said ♪
♪ "When I was younger Hard times breed better men" ♪
♪ You took it all away I give it all away ♪
♪ Can't take my freedom ♪
♪ Here to change the game A banner made of pain ♪
♪ I built my kingdom ♪
♪ Now you bow to me ♪
♪ You took my dreams but not my name ♪
♪ You'll follow me until 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 and right through ♪
♪ And you can never stop me now ♪
♪ Bow, now ♪
♪ I am the king and you're the crown ♪
♪ Now watch me as I take my throne ♪
♪ And rule my kingdom ♪
♪ You took it all away I give it all away ♪
♪ Can't take my freedom ♪
♪ Here to change the game A banner made of pain ♪
♪ I built my kingdom ♪
[crowd chanting] Cody! Cody! Cody!
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting] Welcome home! Welcome home! Welcome home!
So…
Atlanta…
[crowd cheering]
…my home.
What do you guys wanna talk about?
Well, we really don't have to talk.
Because there's this large shadow
that looms over this sold-out State Farm Arena tonight.
It's the same shadow that looms over every arena we go to.
We're talking, of course, about…
Brock Lesnar.
[crowd booing]
One thing's for sure.
When Brock Lesnar is called to this ring, when his card has been pulled in the past,
he indeed shows up, so again, we don't have to talk.
Brock Lesnar should come to this ring,
should accept my challenge for SummerSlam.
You heard 'em, Brock.
Get out here right now.
[Corey] Cody not in the mood to chat tonight.
[crowd booing]
[Corey] You know, Brock Lesnar is scheduled to be here tonight.
Come out!
Really?
Now, Brock Lesnar is apparently here tonight.
I haven't seen him, but this is the old MO, right?
Brock's going to be fashionably late.
Is that the plan?
Okay, Brock, if that's the plan,
if you're gonna be late, if you're gonna show up,
say, at nine o'clock, guess what?
I'll be in this ring waiting for you.
Oh, wait, wait.
Brock might show up at ten o'clock. He might wait till the end.
Guess what, Brock?
I'll be in this ring waiting for you.
Oh, Brock Lesnar, he may wait till the very end of the night.
Mark my words.
I'll still be in this ring waiting for you.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting] Cody! Cody! Cody!
But I didn't.
I'd be remiss.
If I didn't bring up, you already know this,
this is the house that built me.
But what you may not know…
the woman that built me is in the front row.
That's my mom.
[crowd cheering]
And here's the thing about my mother, right?
There's a reason that at the Nightmare Factory
or that in my personal use, my catchphrase isn't,
"Let's get funky like a monkey."
There's a reason.
I wish… I wish I could do that, and I wish I could do it like him.
But the other side of my family, the one that trained me,
the one that taught me to get up out of the mud,
the one that made me somebody who fights is a fighter himself, herself.
My mother, Michelle, please.
[crowd cheering]
I'll say one thing about Brock Lesnar.
Our relationship has been complex.
There's really only two words that could be used to describe it.
It's two words that I don't use that often because it's not my hit single.
It's not representative of my life.
But my relationship with Brock Lesnar,
the only two words I can think of are
hard times.
But that's okay, because tonight, Brock Lesnar, as I previously stated,
when you show up here, it will not be hard times for me.
Not in my home state.
Not in my hometown.
Not in front of my people.
It'll be hard times for you.
God bless you all.
Enjoy Monday Night Raw.
I love you very much. Thank you, guys.
["Kingdom" playing]
[Corey] Unfortunately, Cody Rhodes' challenge has not yet been accepted,
but Rhodes declaring he will stand his ground.
-Come here. -You're the man.
[Corey] The American Nightmare sharing a very special moment
with his family, his mother and sister--
Uh-oh.
[crowd cheering]
You can see the fire in the American Nightmare's eyes.
Cody is looking for a fight.
-Come on! -[Corey] And here comes The Beast.
[crowd booing]
[KP] Nothing.
Okay.
Thank you, guys, very much.
[Corey] Oh, no. Here we go.
[Cody] Come on!
Come on!
[KP] Cody's ready to go.
[Corey] Rhodes is looking for Lesnar.
[crowd gasping]
[KP] Of course it's Lesnar.
[Corey] Brock is here, and Cody Rhodes just walked into The Beast's trap.
[KP] This predator.
They say she will need to hunt for his prey.
[Corey] Many people over the years
have attempted the same thing as Cody Rhodes.
They have called out The Beast.
They have incited Brock Lesnar, and this is how it always turns out.
With Lesnar standing tall over a broken challenger.
[Cody groans]
[KP] No.
Cody's mother looks… F-5!
[crowd booing]
You suck! You suck! You suck!
[Cody groans]
-[Corey] Lesnar has the Kimura cinched in. -[Cody screaming]
[Corey] This is what broke Cody's arm.
Brock's gonna do it again.
In front of Cody's family.
-You suck! -You suck!
-Boo! -Boo!
[Corey] Cody Rhodes called out Brock Lesnar,
but we know Brock Lesnar does not fight fair.
[crowd chanting] You suck! You suck! You suck!
[KP] Cody's arm could be broken all over again.
[Corey] And again.
Lesnar is going to break Cody's arm again.
[crowd booing]
Challenge accepted!
I'll see you at SummerSlam, bitch.
[Corey] Brock Lesnar just accepted Cody's challenge
at SummerSlam.
[KP] We're still trying to process the stunning scenes
from moments ago to open Monday Night Raw.
Brock Lesnar "The Beast" setting a trap backstage
for the "American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes.
[Corey] Uncharacteristic mind games from Lesnar
who lured the American Nightmare
right into a trap and began to decimate
Cody Rhodes in front of his hometown, WWE Universe in Atlanta.
[KP] Mother, Michelle, watching on, family and friends here.
And this is downright hard to watch for all family and friends
and fans of Cody Rhodes.
[Corey] His defeat in front of his family.
Cody Rhodes suffers an F-5 from The Beast Incarnate,
and things continue to get worse for Rhodes.
The Kimura cinched in yet again,
the same maneuver that Lesnar used to break Cody's arm several months back.
[KP] And then back inside the ring, Lesnar would go a second time.
Looking to break the arm once again.
[Corey] May have done exactly that.
Watch the pop.
[KP] Lesnar would then accept the challenge for a match at SummerSlam,
but he was not done there.
This, during the commercial break, The Beast goes back for more.
[Corey] An emphatic exclamation point.
One final steel chair across the spine of a fallen Cody Rhodes.
Challenge accepted by The Beast.
[crowd booing]
I'm starting to think Rhodes may rue the day that he issued the challenge.
[KP] He's a predator. Brock Lesnar knows no limit.
[man] Bro!
["We up" playing]
[crowd chanting] Bro! Bro! Bro!
[bell dinging]
[Samantha] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, from Las Vegas, Nevada, weighing in at 216 pounds,
"The Original Bro" Matt Riddle!
[KP] Look at the love for The Original Bro
from the 13,498 packed house
here in Atlanta, Georgia, tonight.
-[Corey] Look out! -[KP laughs]
[Corey] Chubby unicorns.
[KP] Matt Riddle has been a persistent pest in the side of Imperium.
["Symphony No. 9 in E Minor" playing]
[Samantha] And his opponent accompanied to the ring by Ludwig Kaiser
and Giovanni Vinci representing Imperium!
He is the Intercontinental Champion,
"The Ring General" Gunther!
[KP] Will there be consequences on the way
for Matt Riddle in this one-on-one match?
Last week, it was Drew McIntyre on his return to the ring,
flexing in front of Gunther.
McIntyre, a showcase of his strength.
And when Gunter tried to intervene,
it was the flying knee of Matt Riddle that would help.
Look at this!
[Corey] Riddle would drop The Ring General before… Boom!
A Claymore by The Scottish Warrior,
Riddle would apply an ankle lock submission,
and the team of The Original Bro and Drew McIntyre pick up a victory
at the expense of Imperium.
[KP] Gunther not too pleased.
Gunther livid.
[Corey] As was Ludwig Kaiser.
It's gonna be extremely lonely right now for Giovanni Vinci.
But both Kaiser and Vinci have been barred from ringside
during this non-title contest.
One-on-one. "The Ring General" Gunther and Matt Riddle.
This is a rematch from just two weeks ago.
[KP] Money in the Bank, although on that occasion,
Riddle had an injured ankle.
Riddle told me earlier today his ankle is fully healed.
He's feeling great today, Corey.
[Corey] We know what a tough individual Matt Riddle is.
And what a successful superstar he's been in WWE.
We also have caught glimpses
of how Gunther deals with perceived disrespect.
You called Riddle a thorn in the side of Imperium, that's been accurate.
But there's only one way to solve that.
And that's to pluck the thorn from your own side,
which is what Gunther looks to do tonight.
[KP] You think Gunther is also going to send a message?
[Corey] All right. Now, lookit, Gunther was toying with the idea
of taking a nap in the center of the ring, courtesy of The Original Bro.
But now Gunther has the sleeper applied.
[KP] Somehow Riddle-- There's that little bit of separation.
[Corey] Riddle looking for the arm bar.
Gunther defending, shoulders down.
[KP] Just about out at two.
And there, look at Ludwig Kaiser, Giovanni Vinci watching on backstage.
[Corey] Flying triangle by Riddle.
The Intercontinental Champion down to his knees.
[KP] Riddle showing Gunther a few different looks
than the last time they competed against one another.
The stress in the face of Gunther.
[Corey] Riddle relying thus far on his submission skills.
But look at the power of the Intercontinental Champion.
The leg strength of Riddle.
[KP] This could be an opening for Matt Riddle.
[Corey] Soccer style kick.
Right between the pecs of the Intercontinental Champion.
And here comes Riddle again.
[KP] Watch out, we saw this last week, but caught by Gunther.
Caught midair.
And now here comes the consequences.
How does Riddle find a way back in this match?
[Corey] I don't know if he can.
[KP] Packed house tonight in Atlanta, Georgia.
One-on-one action. The longest reigning Intercontinental Champion this century.
Gunther, The Ring General, taking on "The Original Bro" Matt Riddle.
[Corey] And the action continued throughout the break.
And take a look at the length or heights, I should say,
Riddle willing to go to to topple The Ring General.
And there are those battle ax chops of Gunther,
and Riddle answers.
[KP] Oh, man!
Ribble standing toe-to-toe, blow-for-blow with Gunther so far.
[Corey laughs] Oh, my God!
Another overhead kick by Riddle rocks Gunther.
[KP] Feeding off the energy in the WWE Universe.
[Corey] This sold out State Farm Arena is rocking tonight.
[KP] Ludwig Kaiser, Giovanni Vinci barred from ringside,
not by the side of Gunther tonight.
[Corey] Gunther came out here on a mission.
Beat some respect into The Original Bro,
which is a task much easier said than done.
What an Exploder by Matt Riddle!
[KP] Big kick to the back. Is this your moment, Riddle?
The Original Bro has ideas but caught.
-[crowd gasping] -[Corey] Oh, my God.
And Riddle answered.
[KP] Somehow, The Original Bro keeps going.
Drew McIntyre warned Riddle against this match last week.
And that Gunther…
Big time clothesline. Now for the victory.
Cover to put away. Riddle, he kicks out.
[Corey] The Original Bro must be a glutton for punishment.
You can see a look of almost surprise on the face
of The Ring General after delivering a release German suplex
and nearly decapitating Riddle with a clothesline.
[KP] Turning him inside and out.
[Corey] The WWE Universe rallying behind The Original Bro.
Ripcord, knee right on the jaw.
-Gunther down to one knee. -[KP] Another knee connects.
[Corey] Hopping down a champion…
[KP] Riddle now… Is this going to do it?
Riddle for the victory.
Kick-out by Gunther. Riddle can barely believe it.
[Corey] Riddle not wasting any time making the climb all the way to the top.
[KP] Matt Riddle, the flying… The knees are up.
The knee's raised.
[Corey] And that Tyrannosaurus dropkick of Gunther's
is the beginning of the end.
-Power bomb. -[KP] Cover.
-The Ring General with the ring. -[bell dinging]
[Samantha] Here is your winner!
The Intercontinental Champion
"The Ring General" Gunther!
[Corey] It was a hell of an effort from The Original Bro.
You can see the battle wounds.
You can see the battle wounds already forming on the Intercontinental Champion
as we look back at The "Floating" Bro from Matt Riddle.
Gunther had the wherewithal to put the knees up.
And look at the impact on a dropkick from Gunther,
and the same fate that has befallen many before.
A powerbomb by The Ring General.
Big win for Gunther.
Yeah.
[crowd booing]
Yes.
You can boo me as much as you want.
That will not change the fact that tonight is the greatest night of your sad lives.
Because you came here.
Because you come here tonight
to see the greatest Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion
of all time.
[crowd booing]
Matt Riddle is done.
I am building a legacy.
Drew McIntyre,
if you wanna ride on my coattail, be my guest.
But just like everybody else,
you will fall victim to Der Ringgeneral.
[KP] That is one imposing and frightening leader of Imperium.
And, Corey, still to come tonight.
Absolute carnage here on Monday Night Raw.
We have a Vikings Rules Match.
Weeks of cantankerous clashes between these two teams.
And, of course, the disruption of the graduation ceremony on Maxxine.
Alpha Academy--
-[Corey] No rules, falls count anywhere? -[KP] I know.
[Corey] There are rules in this one with the Women's Tag Team
titles are on the line.
As Rodriguez and Morgan defend against Chelsea Green and Sonya Deville tonight.
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome
the Women's Tag Team Champions Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez.
Hi, ladies.
Later tonight, you have a huge match against Chelsea Green and Sonya Deville.
What do you think will be the deciding factor
in successfully defending these titles tonight?
You know, Jackie, I don't think it's as simple as one deciding factor.
I mean, as much as Chelsea and Sonya love to complain about the rules,
they don't really like to play by them, which I find super ironic.
But you don't get to become the champs without being prepared for anything.
I think we know better than anyone
that the tougher the battle, the sweeter the victory.
Exactly. And that's why we're not gonna back down from anyone.
Nope. Not Chelsea and Sonya.
Not Trish and Zoey, not Kayden and--
Not even Rhea Ripley?
[crowd cheering]
Leave.
Not even you.
Rhea, I really don't know how many times we have to tell you that we're just not--
[Liv groaning]
[man yelling] Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!
Stop it! Stop it!
[clamoring]
Stop! Let's go! Get out of here.
-That's enough! -[Rhea] Yeah.
How bad is it? How bad is it? [groans]
Okay. Hold on. How bad is it?
Are you okay?
Hey, we need a doctor. We need a doctor.
["The Other Side" playing]
[Corey] The Women's World Champion imposing her will
on the Women's Tag Team Champions.
They've got a match tonight.
[KP] Yeah. How exactly is Raquel going to compete tonight?
The mood here in Atlanta has taken a sinister turn
with the arrival of this villainous quartet.
The Judgment Day.
[Corey] The Hellions from Hades are here, live, next…
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[Corey] There you see the mysterious Valhalla
flanked by Erik and Ivar,
The Viking Raiders, who have made the lives of the Alpha Academy
absolutely miserable over the last several weeks,
and tonight they face off in a Viking Rules Match.
In this match, there are no rules
and falls count anywhere.
Still to come. We're joined now by The Judgment Day.
The Judgment Day, we're stronger than ever.
I mean, did anyone ever really think that we were just gonna break up, huh?
I mean, anyone with half a brain cell could tell that
we're just better than everyone, huh?
We're just built differently.
We're not fragile.
We're not going to shatter because someone's ego got bruised.
Nah, nah.
And now that no one can stop us,
we don't only run Monday Night Raw, but we absolutely dominate it.
I mean, Raquel Rodriguez sort of just found that out, didn't she?
Because I am the most dominant woman here
in this entire industry.
[crowd cheering]
I am unbeatable
as the Women's World Champion.
And Finn and Damian,
they will become world champions.
But tomorrow night,
my Latino heat…
my "Dirty" Dom,
he will become the NXT North American Champion.
[crowd booing]
Tomorrow…
[crowd booing]
…at NXT
I'm gonna beat…
Wes Lee.
All right, all right.
We get it, we get it.
But get this.
All those boos won't change the fact
that, tomorrow night, Dominik
becomes the NXT North American Champion.
And all those boos won't change the fact that I am guaranteed to be world champion.
[crowd booing]
Take it easy. Easy.
We already agreed.
You get first crack at Seth Rollins.
Te quiero mucho, carnal.
[in English] I love you, bro.
Seth Rollins,
whatever you have to say later, I'll be listening.
But just remember,
that the issues that we have
will never be over until my arm is raised as the new World Heavyweight Champion.
[crowd booing]
That's because The Judgment Day…
¡Cállense el hocico!
["World Apart" playing]
[Corey] The disrespect just keeps getting worse for "Dirty" Dom.
All right, Hold on. Hold on just one sec.
Hold on just one sec.
[crowd chanting] Sami! Sami! Sami!
Thank you. Thank you.
You know, this is actually what I was going to say, guys,
I feel like I have a pretty good relationship with the WWE Universe.
-Yeah? -[crowd cheering]
I feel like generally speaking,
I know what they like, and I know what they dislike.
But just to make sure we're all on the same page here, let me just ask.
Let me just ask, fine people of Atlanta…
did you pay your hard earned money
to come here tonight and listen to Dominik Mysterio talk?
[crowd booing]
Atlanta's a dump!
See, that's what I'm saying.
Or… or did you pay your hard earned money
to see somebody shut Dominik Mysterio's mouth for him?
[crowd cheering]
Perfect. You're all in luck, then.
Actually, no, no, no.
We're the ones that are in luck.
Because tonight we get to do it.
Tonight, Damian Priest and Dominik Mysterio
take on the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions,
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.
[Damian Priest] Right, right.
You know, we've been focused on individual championships.
But, Dom,
I see a pair of championships right there
that would look great in The Judgment Day.
You two are so confident, right?
That you're gonna beat us up tonight?
Well, how about you put your championships on the line tonight?
[crowd cheering]
[Sami] You know what? Not a bad idea.
But I feel like…
[crowd chanting] Yes! Yes! Yes!
I feel like I should let my partner weigh in on this
because he's been listening
to The Judgment Day talk for over five minutes
and he seems pretty agitated.
So, Kev, take it away.
[crowd cheering]
-Me? -Let her rip!
[crowd chanting] KO! KO! KO!
Whatever…
-Whatever I feel? -Whatever you feel.
-Just let it out. -Lead with my heart?
Lead with your heart.
You want the tag titles on the line?
Guess what? I don't care.
As long as I get to stun Damian Priest
and put my fist through Dominik Mysterio's stupid face.
You want the titles on the line? You're on. Let's go!
[Corey] Oh, my goodness, it's happened again.
KO's temper might have just cost them their tag team titles.
[KP] But Atlanta, Georgia, is loving it.
They're gonna see a tag title match tonight.
Thanks to that hothead KO.
Nobody cares about your briefcase!
[Corey] Owens needs to keep his temper in check. No doubt about it.
But we've got a lot more coming your way.
[KP] Yeah, Corey, just in.
We hear that, Seth "Freakin" Rollins, the World Heavyweight Champion,
plans to respond to what Finn Bálor had to say here tonight.
[Corey] And the most must-see talk show in WWE,
Miz TV returns with very special guest,
the fiery Irish lass Becky Lynch,
who's looking to grieve some of her frustrations
she's been dealing with, you know, Trish Stratus, Zoey Stark related.
-I imagine that could be quite explosive. -You're welcome, folks.
And there is real concern from moments ago
to the health of Raquel Rodriguez when backstage attacked by Rhea Ripley.
We've seen Raquel and Rhea confront each other in recent weeks.
And look at this from The Eradicator.
[Corey] An unprovoked attack by Rhea Ripley.
Raquel would come to the aid of her tag partner, Liv Morgan.
But watch the kick that Ripley's about to deliver in the patella region
of Rodriguez's knee right here.
We're still waiting on an update from the champions.
Stop. Let's go. Let out of here.
[man] Yes or no? Can she go?
Technically, yes. She is cleared.
Just to be cautious,
I would feel a lot better if we performed some scans.
No, no, no. Look, we've done that before when she was hurt
and we had to let go of these titles and I had to find a new partner.
We're not doing that this time. I'm fine. I can compete.
-I can-- -Listen to me.
You heard the man. He wants to get the scans.
But if you're telling me that you can go, and you're saying you're okay with this…
[Liv Morgan] I want you to think.
…then I will sanction the match. It is still official for tonight.
-Let's do it. -Okay.
[KP] And that women's tag team championship match is next.
[KP] We're in the proud sports town of Atlanta, Georgia, tonight.
Corey, the last five years was the most dominant era
in Atlanta and Georgia sports history.
Champions galore for the Braves.
Atlanta United and AJ Styles, of course.
Don't let us forget about those Georgia Bulldogs.
[Corey] The WWE Universe is certainly rowdy and proud tonight.
[KP] Speaking of rowdy,
it will be rowdy when a Vikings Rules Match…
-How many rules are involved, Corey? -[Corey] Zero.
-[KP] No rules. -[Corey] No rules. Falls Count Anywhere.
Viking Raiders.
Alpha Academy.
Still to come tonight.
[woman] It's Chelsea.
[KP] Welcome back. In a packed house tonight!
With championship gold now on the line.
[bell dinging]
[Samantha] The following contest scheduled for one fall
is for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship!
Introducing first the team of
Sonya Deville and Chelsea Green!
[Corey] This is the first of two tag team championship matches
here on Monday Night Raw.
We just found out moments ago,
Owens and Zayn will defend their titles against The Judgment Day later tonight.
[KP] That to come later in our main event, but, Corey,
look, there's no denying that Chelsea and Sonya have been on a roll.
But can you imagine how insufferable they will be
if they become Tag Team Champs?
[Corey] I'm kind of curious what WWE would look like.
I guarantee you the mimosas will be flowing,
there will be "live, laugh, love" signs all over the backstage area.
I mean, it would, you know, it would be different.
[KP] I can't see them celebrating at a Waffle House, that's for sure.
["Trap Queen" playing]
[Corey] You can see the pain on the face of Raquel Rodriguez.
Kudos to her for attempting to power through
and defend her titles alongside her partner.
They don't want to see this movie again. They've experienced it before.
["Liv Gone Mad" playing]
[woman] Watch me.
[Samantha] And their opponents,
they are the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions,
the team of Raquel Rodriguez
and Liv Morgan!
[KP] Corey, you're alluding to an injury sustained by Liv Morgan
when Liv and Raquel were forced to relinquish
their Tag Team championships.
Is this wise knowing that Raquel Rodriguez
was just attacked moments ago by The Eradicator of all people, Rhea Ripley?
[Corey] Both members of the team were eradicated by Rhea Ripley.
You can see Liv Morgan favoring her jaw,
seems like she's gonna be on an applesauce diet
for the next few days.
But the champions do not want to lose their titles as they have once before.
Rodriguez and Morgan defend against Chelsea Green
and Sonya Deville.
It is live and it's next.
[KP] Welcome back, folks, to sold-out crowd of 13,500
of the WWE Universe in attendance tonight,
getting set to witness a Women's Tag Team Championship match.
[Corey] But the opening bell has yet to ring,
and the champions are already fighting an uphill battle
after suffering an attack at the hands of Rhea Ripley of The Judgment Day.
Both Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez were attacked prior to this matchup.
And Deville, right out of the gate, flattens Morgan.
[KP] A vicious start from Sonya Deville.
And this is a tag team that has been gaining momentum,
winning a tag turmoil to get this opportunity here tonight.
[Corey] And while Green and Deville may be considered abrasive by some,
you cannot deny how they've gelled as a team.
Their tag team work has become exemplary here on Monday Night Raw.
Case in point.
[KP] They're crafty, conniving, cocky.
Chelsea Green now cover.
[Corey] Why do you insist on using such negative terms
to describe Chelsea Green and Sonya Deville, KP?
I happen to find them both quite charming.
-[KP] Seriously? -[Corey] Yes. They just don't like you.
-[KP] I'm not sure anyone agrees. -[Corey groans]
[KP] Liv Morgan taking punishment here in the corner.
[Corey] Sonya Deville teeing off on Morgan in the corner.
[KP] What is it about Chelsea Green and Sonya Deville?
They're so different. Yet they complement each other quite well.
[crowd booing]
[Corey] When you're a tag team, sometimes you recognize
that your partner can compensate for maybe some areas
you're not the strongest.
That's what makes a great team, you pick up where the others leave off.
[KP] Certainly has been the case with Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez.
Two different superstars that combined so beautifully. Tag made.
Here comes the powerhouse, Raquel Rodriguez.
[Corey] On one good leg, Rodriguez wrecking shop.
[KP] Maybe that's all Raquel Rodriguez will need.
-Face first! -Snake eyes.
[KP] Swing and a miss, not this time.
You see walking gingerly, Raquel Rodriguez.
[Corey] Having adrenaline can make you do amazing things.
[KP] Fall-away slam.
Deville feeling the effects. Chelsea Green booted to the outside.
[Corey] Nobody home.
Rodriguez now with a potentially injured shoulder.
-[KP] Deville may capitalize. -[Corey] Takedown.
Bulldozing now the much larger Rodriguez
and a Half Crab applied.
In the middle of the ring. Rodriguez in trouble!
Are we going to see new champions?
[KP] The injured knee of Raquel Rodriguez.
[Corey] Deville wisely targeting the injury.
Raquel doing her best to fight through the agony.
[KP] Liv Morgan nowhere to be seen.
[Corey] Morgan's been neutralized, at least for the moment.
And Deville just wrenching on the injured knee.
[KP] Cranking back. We could be about to see new champions here.
Raquel doing all she can to gain that little bit of separation.
But she cannot break free.
[Corey] Raquel trying to drag herself and Sonya Deville to the bottom rope
to force the official to break the hold.
And my God, look at the torque on the knee.
[KP] Excruciating!
Oh, Liv Morgan!
[Corey] Liv with just a glancing blow,
but it was enough to break up the submission
and preserve the title reign, at least for the moment.
[KP] Checks in on her tag partner.
The damage may already be done to Raquel Rodriguez.
[Corey] Raquel's hurt, that's for sure. But tags made on both sides.
And this firecracker Liv Morgan
thrives when the chips are stacked against her.
[KP] You can say that again.
Chaotic is always the approach of Liv Morgan.
Oh!
[Corey] Step-up knee rocks the jaw of Miss Green.
The motivation. The drive!
Double knees to the face.
Chelsea Green all out of sorts right now.
[KP] Looking for Oblivion.
-[Corey] There it is! -[KP] Is this it?
To retain the championship for Morgan and Rodriguez!
[Corey] Oh, wow.
It doesn't get any closer than that without the bell ringing.
But Deville kept this match alive.
Let's take a look at this oblivion by Morgan.
-One, two… -[KP] Oh!
[Corey] And within a fraction of a second remaining
Deville keeps the matchup alive.
[KP] Taking away the leg.
And there's the pain in the knee once more.
[Corey] Chop block from Deville,
neutralizing the powerhouse Raquel Rodriguez.
Keep your eyes on Green from behind looking for the Unpretty Her.
[KP] Liv Morgan reversing it.
Can Liv finish off Chelsea Green and retain--
A kick up on Chelsea.
[Corey] Big right hand from Deville on the outside.
The second attempt! Unpretty Her!
[KP] And that may do it! New champions! Will we see--
Liv kicks out!
Liv kicks out.
Look at this from the outside.
-Boom! -[Corey] Right hand between the eyes
of the champion.
Chelsea Green with the Unpretty Her, face first goes Morgan.
We thought we had new champions. But Morgan had other plans.
Tag has made Sonya Deville now legal.
[KP] Chelsea was already celebrating, thought the deed done.
Not the case at all as Liv Morgan continues to fight.
Liv now to retain the championships.
Sonya out at two, but here comes Chelsea from behind.
[Corey] Another Unpretty Her.
[KP] And that may tee up Sonya Deville, to become new champions here in WWE!
-[bell dinging] -[KP] And they've done it!
[crowd cheering]
[Samantha] Here are your winners,
our new WWE Women's Tag Team Champions,
Chelsea Green and Sonya Deville!
[Corey] I'll tell you what, Samantha Irvin better start,
Kevin Patrick better start
putting a lot of respect on the names of Chelsea Green
and Sonya Deville because your eyes do not deceive you.
We've got new Women's Tag Team Champions.
[KP] Let's look back at this,
Raquel Rodriguez, legs taken from her here,
targeting the injured leg and knee of Raquel Rodriguez.
[Corey] Deville and Green quite simply strategized very well.
[KP] Liv Morgan, so close to finishing it off
but then Chelsea Green Unpretty Her
teeing it up for Sonya Deville.
[Corey] And the exclamation point
and knee right under the chin of Liv Morgan
and new…
[KP] The city of Atlanta, watch out.
[Corey] Who the hell cares about Atlanta, KP?
They're partying around the globe.
[KP] There you go.
Congratulations, Sonya and Chelsea.
Great disappointment for Liv and Raquel.
It was certainly… It was devastating.
I should say disappointing for Cody Rhodes earlier on tonight
to begin Monday Night Raw in front of his loved ones.
In front of his own watching mother.
We didn't think we'd see Brock Lesnar, but we certainly did.
Lesnar setting a trap for the American Nightmare.
[Cody] Come on!
[Corey] Cody Rhodes has been calling out Lesnar,
issuing a challenge for a fight at SummerSlam.
Rhodes took his eye off the ball for just a moment,
and The Beast Incarnate made Rhodes pay.
Absolute decimation by Brock Lesnar.
Wearing out a steel chair across the spine of the American Nightmare.
Cody Rhodes's night would continue to devolve.
[KP] And now for the first time between this deal.
This got really ugly in front of Cody's watching mother, Michelle,
how devastating for a mother to have to watch her own son
be put through this sort of assault by a predator like Brock Lesnar.
[Corey] Unfortunately, Cody Rhodes got what he asked for.
Lesnar, never known to fight fair, applies the Kimura for the first time,
the same maneuver that he utilized to snap Cody Rhodes's arm
several weeks back.
And Lesnar would look to finish the job
in the center of the ring that Kimura once again cinched in,
causing incredible agony for the American Nightmare.
But Cody would eventually get the answer he sought.
[KP] Lesnar accepting the challenge at SummerSlam and coming back for more!
In front of Cody's fans and loved ones.
Downright hard to witness.
But, Corey Graves, it is official at SummerSlam.
[Corey] Cody Rhodes has begged.
He has pleaded with Brock Lesnar
to meet him at the biggest party of the summer.
Detroit Rock City, SummerSlam.
It's official.
It is going down one-on-one.
"The Beast Incarnate" Brock Lesnar
versus the "American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes,
at SummerSlam.
[KP] Two weeks from Saturday. Cannot wait.
Folks, so much more to get to here on Monday Night Raw
including hearing from this man,
the WWE World Heavyweight Champion,
the eclectic visionary, Seth "Freakin" Rollins,
as he's gonna respond to the devious Finn Bálor
from earlier tonight and give some insight into who he might be facing at SummerSlam.
And how about the unhinged Jey Uso?
He remains on the warpath,
and we're going to look back at what happened from Friday Night SmackDown,
that's coming your way next on Raw.
[KP] Welcome back to Monday Night Raw.
Moments ago, we witnessed a Women's Tag Team Championship match
and a little bit of history.
Sonya Deville and Chelsea Green.
Sonya wiping out the knee of the already injured Raquel Rodriguez
from a backstage attack from Rhea Ripley earlier tonight.
Liv Morgan fought, they may have retained,
but Unpretty Her from Chelsea Green.
Team of Sonya Deville and, Corey, we have new champions.
[referee] One, two, three.
-[bell dings] -[screams]
[Corey] The look of disbelief, even on the face of the new champions.
I think we were all shocked,
and we're all equally as excited for the future
of the Women's Tag Team Division.
And it's new.
[indistinct chatter]
[Saxton] Sonya Deville, Chelsea Green,`
congratulations on becoming the new Women's Tag Team Champions,
but essentially, you had a two-on-one advantage
-over… -Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Nobody here wants to hear about her fake injury.
Raquel's fake injury.
We are champions.
We've been champions from the moment we stepped foot in this ring together.
Do you understand that?
-Do you get that? -Right, right, right.
It's hard for you, right?
I have so many people I have to thank. Of course, my fans.
Every single person that believed in me.
-My mom, my dad, my sister-- -What she's trying to say
-is that it's a very exciting moment and-- -Also Janine from the tanning salon.
Jess from Franzine Palace.
-Everyone, I've got so many… -We gotta go.
Anyway, we're going to run this division.
You better know that. And everybody out there better respect us.
We also have to thank many more…
I told you, KP, everybody better put some respect
on the names of the new Women's Tag Team Champs,
-including you, or I'll call your manager. -All right.
So, from the new tag champions,
two former record-setting tag team champions, the Usos,
who continue to be embroiled in a ferocious Bloodline Civil War.
Let's revisit the events of Friday Night SmackDown.
[Corey] Jey Uso is here.
He's on the warpath.
He wants to finally get his hands on his cousin, Roman Reigns.
Right. Having brothers is a great thing, man,
but there's something about being twins that makes us special.
Just never in a million years
would I think he'd be hurt by my own family member.
[Corey] Jey is trapped.
You thought you was gonna be The Tribal Chief.
It won't ever happen when I'm alive.
No!
[Corey] Jimmy Uso taken to a hospital, Roman Reigns is at a different level.
All that stops right here.
Because you're looking at the real Head of the Table.
The real chief.
And his name is "Main Event" Jey Uso now.
[Heyman] Ladies and gentlemen…
Jey, next week,
you and Roman Reigns will go face-to-face
and you will discuss the rules of engagement.
And I understand you're angry.
You want it to manifest in some sort of revenge
for your twin brother, Jimmy,
and that anger on behalf of your family, Jey,
you're sounding more and more like a tribal chief every single day.
Jimmy, Jim! Do you know why you're in the hospital, Jimmy?
It's all because of your twin brother,
Jey Uso.
I don't know how you can ever forgive yourself.
I don't know
how Jimmy will ever forgive you.
I'll never forgive you either.
[Corey] And now the brothers slugging it out in the middle of the ring.
Solo from behind.
Measuring Jey for the Samoan Spike. Jey, though… The fight's on.
[crowd cheering]
You don't wanna do this.
I love you.
It's your fault.
No!
[Corey] And Solo Sikoa taking the shot
for the Wiseman.
The Family Civil War has just been taken up a notch.
You have to wonder what Roman Reigns is thinking right now.
We've all been wondering what Roman Reigns is thinking.
We will find out this coming Friday night on SmackDown!
Live on FS1 8 p.m. Eastern 5 p.m. Pacific.
Roman Reigns is in the house. Jey Uso is in the house.
They will determine the rules of engagement.
I cannot wait to witness what unfolds.
From one world champion to another.
Corey, the wait is over.
Our sit-down interview with the World Heavyweight Champion
conducted by our Byron Saxton right now.
Seth, I appreciate you sitting down with me.
Absolutely, anything for you, Saxman. [laughs]
So by now, we've heard what Finn Bálor wants,
but I want to know what are your plans as it pertains
to defending the World Heavyweight Championship?
Saxton, I've got big plans
for the World Heavyweight Championship, my man.
SummerSlam right around the corner.
Biggest party of the summer.
And the World Heavyweight Championship deserves a marquee matchup.
Now, as for possible challengers,
it's a very short list, but I got to be honest with you.
Finn Bálor has earned a place on that list.
But so have guys like Damian Priest, Drew McIntyre,
Intercontinental Champion Gunther, Kevin--
I can take it from here, Byron.
I'm sorry, Sax.
It's all right.
You know why I'm here.
I want my rematch.
And I don't care how many other contenders there are.
The line starts with me.
You know and I know that the issues between us…
are far from over.
So do what you gotta do.
Talk to Pearce,
and make the match.
[sighs]
Look,
I understand
where you're coming from.
But you gotta stop living in the past.
-Time moves forward. -No, no, no, no, no.
I'm not living in the past.
I'm living in chaos.
And that chaos is where I'm gonna take the time.
I'm gonna do to you
what you've done to me.
I'm gonna hurt you.
I'm gonna laugh in your face.
And I'm gonna take your career.
And I'm gonna alter it forever.
I'm gonna say this once.
The World Heavyweight Championship…
it's about more than your personal vendetta.
It's bigger than you,
hell, it's bigger than me.
And if you just want to settle a score…
we don't need a match for that.
We can do that right here.
Right now.
So take your shot.
Or get out of my face.
-Cool. -Yeah, cool.
[chair clatters]
Sorry about that, guys.
Are we done?
Yeah?
[Seth groans]
How did that shot feel, huh?
Make the match.
[Rollins winces]
Finn Bálor trying to make absolutely certain
he remains in front of mind for Seth "Freakin" Rollins
and his World Heavyweight Championship.
A heinous attack,
but Finn isn't gonna stop until he gets what he wants.
We wonder, will Finn force the hand of Seth "Freakin" Rollins?
We're coming up next here on Monday Night Raw,
a match with no rules.
Viking Rules.
The longship awaits here at the sold-out State Farm Arena
in Atlanta, Georgia.
[Corey] And when you say Viking Rules, KP, let's be honest,
there are no rules and the falls count anywhere.
This is gonna be wild.
[man] Shoooosh.
[KP] We're playing on the terms of The Viking Raiders.
But first out tonight, the Alpha Academy.
Led by their master, Chad Gable, Otis,
and the graduate without the Letterman jacket,
Maxxine Dupri.
How will Maxxine fare in a Viking Rules Match?
[Corey] That remains to be seen. I have my doubts.
We know that Maxxine's just sort of getting her feet underneath her
when it comes to competing inside the squared circle.
I have no earthly idea what to expect Maxxine to be capable of on a longboat.
[KP] We've got carnage on the way here
in the form of a no rules, Viking Rules Match.
That's next.
[KP] SummerSlam is presented by Rocket Mortgage.
Buy, sell, finance, save.
And by C4 Energy,
the main event energy drink that supercharges
your performance to the ultimate level.
Go for that ultimate undisputed performance with C4.
Welcome in, folks.
We are thrilled to be joined by WWE Global ambassador
and, of course, Warrior Award recipient Titus O'Neil
to join us here on commentary.
-How are you? -Oh, we in Atlanta, baby.
I am very happy to be here.
[Corey] Titus, I know that you consider yourself
a bit of an expert when it comes to Viking Rules matchups.
Having competed against The Viking Raiders.
What are you looking forward to?
I wouldn't say I was an expert. We never did a Viking Rules.
It was all a normal match.
-[Corey] Oh, okay. -[bell dinging]
[Samantha] The following is a Viking Rules Match!
Introducing first, accompanied by Maxxine Dupri,
Otis, and Chad Gable.
Alpha Academy!
[Corey] Titus, you've seen 'em come and go here in your tenure in WWE.
How impressed have you been with Maxxine's development lately?
[Titus] Oh, winning right out of the gate? Man. She's already made a statement.
Moment taken away from her last week.
Tonight, I guarantee she's going to come out on fire.
["Mystique" playing]
[woman] Valhalla is here.
[Samantha] And their opponent accompanied to the ring by Valhalla
at a combined weight of 590 pounds.
Erik and Ivar, The Viking Raiders!
[KP] Valhalla and The Viking Raiders.
And Valhalla, of course,
holding the Letterman jacket that was stolen last week
from the graduate, Maxxine Dupri.
[Corey] Unsettling sight, Valhalla tends to be, Titus.
What's your opinion on Valhalla
and the gods from which she alleges she receives messages?
[Titus] I mean, this woman has about 107 gods that she serves.
Today y'all heard her talking to Otis.
I only know one, Jesus Christ. That's all I got.
And maybe she serves him, too.
I don't know. But whatever she's serving, she got these guys ready for tonight,
and I hope that the Alpha Academy brings their A game
'cause these guys look scary, they stink and they're musty…
-[Corey] Oh, my God. -[Titus] And they're ready.
-[KP] Wow! -[Corey] Out of the gates.
Gable not waiting for the Vikings to even enter the ring.
Now, remember, there are no rules in this matchup,
and a pinfall can take place literally anywhere.
[KP] Right here on top of the announce desk, perhaps.
It is carnage already.
[Corey] Oh, my God,
Titus, you've been in the ring with Erik and Ivar,
what do you think the Alpha Academy have to do to gain an upper hand here?
[Titus] Well, they definitely got to be quicker than them
'cause these guys are physical and strong and innovative.
Look at this. Oh, no!
Otis.
[Corey] That was a lot of beef colliding on the outside.
I think Erik just went low on Chad Gable on the longboat.
[Titus] These guys are brutal, man.
-[KP] Remember, falls count anywhere. -[Titus] There he is.
There we go. It might be over right here.
[Corey] Gable calls an audible at the last second.
[KP] Cover for the Academy.
And out gets Ivar, just in time.
[Corey] Got a good old Viking fight here at the ATL, Titus.
Look at Erik just teeing off on Chad Gable.
[Titus] And Chad Gable with the reversal, right into a shield.
[KP] You ever been hit in the face with a shield before?
[Titus] Absolutely not.
I've fought the shield before,
but never been hit in the face with a shield.
-Oh, my goodness. -Get the table!
[Titus] Oh!
The Dudley Boyz.
[Corey] What on earth will Gable… Oh, yeah! There it is.
[KP] There are no rules.
And Maxxine Dupri is loving this side of Gable.
Whipping out the tables here. Watch out!
No nonsense from Erik, but a big boot connects with Otis.
[Corey] I'm pretty sure every time Otis and Ivar interact,
it registers on the Richter scale.
My Lord.
Incredible impact.
And now Gable outnumbered.
[KP] These Nordic pillagers just going to work here.
But here comes Otis back inside the ring.
Ivar take it from--
[Titus] Oh!
Boom, fire up, Otis! Fire up, baby!
-[Corey] Viking Rules Match continues! -[Titus] That is impressive.
[Corey] It is a Viking Rules Match,
which means there are no rules, falls count anywhere.
[KP] There we go-- Oh!
[Corey] Erik just about in the way.
It has been absolutely chaotic since the opening bell.
And that might be the end of it.
[KP] Cover Erik for the Viking Raiders and Otis.
Just in time. Welcome in, folks. We're delighted.
Titus O'Neil, WWE global ambassador taking in this match with us.
[Corey] This has been carnage personified.
[Titus] Physical, physical, physical, fast and furious also.
What else could you expect?
[Corey] Ivar, a deceptively agile athlete, Ivar making a climb to the top rope.
[KP] Watch out, Otis!
-Get out of the way, Otis! -[Titus] Oh!
[Corey] That's got to do it. Cover by Ivar.
For the Viking Raiders…
[Titus] Save! Oh! Thank you. He's not gonna do this.
There's no way.
Oh, my… Oh!
[crowd cheering]
[Titus] You've got to be kidding me.
[Corey] Wow. Wow. Wow.
[Titus] How can you not want to be a part of Alpha Academy
when things like this are happening?
[Corey] I don't want anything to do with any of these guys.
This is like carnage.
A human car crash.
I don't know where it belongs more.
In the circus or on Animal Planet?
This is like National Geographic.
This is insane.
Look at that strength from Chad Gable.
Raw power from the master.
And a big right uncorked by Erik.
[KP] Trading gloves now.
[Corey] Titus, it seems like every time one of these teams
gains the upper hand, the other negates it.
[Titus] It's been a back and forth matchup.
But physical and fun to watch, man. Two guys, two teams just going at it.
Let's not forget about the extractors on the outside.
And Maxxine.
[Corey] My God, Erik, with a right hand
that just sent Gable into the next ZIP code.
-[Titus] This guy's unbelievable. -[Corey] This is unreal.
[KP] Olympian Chad Gable, straight back up on his feet.
What's he thinking?
[Titus] Thank you. Here we go.
[KP] Oh, we've seen this before.
-Gable to the top rope. -[Corey] Come on, Titus.
-Gable… -[Titus] Oh!
[Corey] There we go.
[KP] Diving head-butt for the win for the Academy.
Oh, look who it is.
[Corey] Here's what you were waiting for, Titus.
[Titus] Hello, Maxxine. Come on, Maxxine.
Come on. Give it to me, girl.
Yes!
[Corey] Maxxine enhancing her skills week after week.
Titus, you're impressed now.
[Titus] Oh, she went and did it! She's about to graduate, guys!
Here we go.
-Take your flowers now, baby. -[Corey] And she graduated.
But that's just… This is the technicality.
[crowd cheering]
Thank you!
[Corey] Oh!
Straight through the table!
Maxxine Dupri straight into the table.
Gable obviously understandably concerned for Maxxine's well-being.
This does not bode well for Gable.
Sent through a pair of shields.
[KP] But look who's got the blind side.
[Corey] Titus, what's going through Otis's mind right now?
[Titus] Oh, destruction.
And here it comes.
[Corey] Okay, Otis! Go!
[Titus] He is an athletic freak!
[Corey] He is a freak like a pinball bouncing around…
[Titus] Otis on fire, baby!
[crowd cheering]
[KP] Otis making light work of the Vikings.
Oh, yeah!
[Corey] Big headbutt from Otis and a left jab.
This is one of the wildest scenes I can ever remember seeing on Raw,
there are Vikings flags everywhere.
There is Otis wreaking havoc.
Titus, worldwide is in full effect.
-Come on! -[KP] Oh! Here we go.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] If ever there was a time I needed you to bark, that was it.
[Titus laughs] I love Caterpillar's bark.
-He's too big to be a worm. -[KP] Oh, it's Valhalla out of nowhere.
[Corey] Ivar with a double ax handle.
-[Titus] Oh, no. This spells trouble. -[Corey] Oh, no.
Oh, no, this spells the end.
[KP] Oh, look!
The Viking Raiders to put away the Academy, and they've done it.
[bell dinging]
[Samantha] Here are your winners.
The Viking Raiders!
[Corey] I know my buddy Lars is smiling from ear-to-ear,
and some people are locked down and some are free.
You're married to the sea as a Viking Raider.
What a display of destruction.
[KP] Titus, the celebrations were cut short.
[Corey] He was caught off guard, as was Maxxine Dupri,
who was driven through a table, courtesy of Valhalla.
And Otis looking to take a risk.
Cue the distraction from Valhalla.
And Ragnarok.
[KP] The Viking Raiders play on their terms.
Get the bragging rights over the Alpha Academy.
Carnage throughout.
It was carnage last week in a no disqualification match
between Ciampa and The Miz,
once affable pals, Ciampa and The Miz,
the relationship now fueled by distrust and bitterness.
This one-on-one match looked to be Ciampa's
but Bronson Reed, this braggadocious bully, out of nowhere…
[Corey] We were still awaiting an explanation.
We've seen an alliance in the past.
We know that "Big" Bronson Reed is a big gun for hire.
And The Miz has deep pockets.
But regardless of the reasoning, the result remained the same.
The A-lister victorious over that turncoat champ.
[KP] And we will see Bronson Reed in action
tonight here on Monday Night Raw.
Taking on the scintillating and sensational king of strong style,
Shinsuke Nakamura, who has a score to settle with "Big" Bronson Reed.
And in our main event on Monday Night Raw,
it really doesn't get much bigger than this, Corey.
[Corey] We've already seen one set of Tag Team Champions crowned tonight on Raw.
Could The Judgment Day follow suit?
The tag team titles are on the line
as Zayn and Owens defend against The Judgment Day.
["Loyalty Is Everything" playing]
[Corey] There's someone who knows
how valuable the Women's Tag Team titles can be,
but that may as well be ancient history.
[KP] The Queen of Spades, Shayna Baszler in action.
Very shortly.
Stick with us on Monday Night Raw.
[KP] I can't wait for NXT tomorrow, but look at this.
The little bundle of chaos Nikki Cross tearing into the ring.
Set for one-on-one action
against The Queen of Spades, Shayna Baszler.
[Samantha] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Making her way to the ring from Glasgow, Scotland,
Nikki Cross!
[Corey] A stark contrast in styles between these two competitors.
Nikki Cross, chaotic,
smash mouth in your face,
Baszler, a technician, a master at joint manipulation.
That's why they call her The Submission Magician.
And it could be night-night time for Nikki.
[KP] This could be over already. Kirifuda Clutch.
But the intensity in the eyes of Shayna Baszler.
-[bell dinging] -It's done.
[Corey] Shayna doesn't get paid by the hour.
[Samantha] Here is your winner by submission.
Shayna Baszler!
[Corey] And just that quickly.
[Ronda] And the crowd goes mild!
Shayna, up here, above you.
Literally, figuratively, every way possible.
Hey. Yeah.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Ronda Rousey's in the house.
You know, I've been thinking a lot about your complaint that I-- What was it?
Waltz through the back door straight into WWE?
Do you know what's on the other side of that door?
[man] I love you, Ronda!
I do. You tell me which is easier, okay?
The front door, which is a steady progression of steps
from the indies to developmental, where the greatest minds of industry
cultivate your talent until you're ready for the big stage.
Or the back door.
Winning a historic Olympic medal in judo,
followed by an earth-shattering MMA career,
only to be thrown to the wolves in WWE with no experience or training.
Just to emerge a future Hall of Famer in a year.
See, Shayna, I wasn't given my opportunity here.
I took it.
And just like MMA, it took me a fraction of the time you invested
before I eclipsed you yet again.
And you can't blame privilege or circumstance on the fact
that I am the greatest combat sport athlete of all time.
And you are just a knockoff version of me.
Knockoff version of you?
Oh, it's easy to talk that talk from all the way up there, isn't it, huh?
[crowd cheering]
I think you know just as well as everybody here
that when it comes to being in this ring,
doing what we do,
I'm a better Ronda Rousey than you.
[crowd cheering]
So why don't you waltz your happy ass down to this ring?
And let's settle this right here, right now, tonight!
[crowd cheering]
Uh, yeah. No. No, I'm not.
[crowd booing]
Unless they want to make me.
[Corey] Baszler's heard about it enough.
Now Shayna's heading out into the WWE Universe.
Baszler is headed for the press box!
Got security in her way, thankfully.
[Ronda] You know what, Shayna?
I'm actually gonna do you a favor like I have your entire career.
All right, I'm finally gonna get you booked on SummerSlam.
You, me, I'll see you in Motor City, bitch.
[Corey laughs]
[KP] Wow.
We'll see in Motor City!
[crowd cheering]
The opportunity for Shayna Baszler should get made official.
Rousey and Baszler at SummerSlam. That is going to be big.
Shayna not fazed with a global sensation that is Ronda Rousey.
Certainly Ricochet not fazed by Logan Paul.
Even after Logan was dragging Ricochet's name
through the mud on his show Impaulsive.
I stand by what I said on my podcast because at Money in the Bank,
all of you cared more about me losing than you winning.
And you blew the match for both of us.
For a little advice to the rookie.
Don't you ever run your damn mouth about Ricochet again.
See, this guy,
he wants a match with me so he can go viral.
That was cool.
For a TikTok.
But I'm not a TikToker, bro.
So like I said, this ain't gonna work out.
[Corey] Ricochet's elusive athleticism allow him to avoid the right hand.
Let me know when you want that fight, bro.
-[Corey] And leave Logan Paul laying. -[crowd chanting] Ricochet! Ricochet!
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest,
the one and only Ricochet.
[crowd cheering]
Ricochet, I just wanted to get your thoughts on your interaction
with Logan Paul last week,
and the fact that he denied you a match
because he wants what he called "a real fight"
and not just another viral moment.
Jackie, he doesn't get it.
He doesn't understand.
I mean, he thinks that I am a joke.
I mean, obviously, he lives in his own little world.
So of course, in the social media world,
everybody is a joke compared to Logan Paul.
But we're here in Atlanta, Georgia, sold-out State Farm Arena.
What do you think these people are here for?
They're not here because we post on Instagram.
They're here for the WWE.
And in this world, Jackie, in this world,
Logan's the joke.
And last week I showed everybody when he said that he wanted a real fight.
But I brought the real fight, and what happened?
He was the one laid out.
So, Logan, I'm challenging you.
If you want to keep that same energy, how about you meet me next week
on Monday Night Raw in Tampa, Florida?
Because I'm going to do what I did last week
and hurt you where it really hurts.
Your ego.
[KP] Passionate Ricochet, and look who it is.
The Man, Becky Lynch,
getting set to make an appearance
on the most must-see talk show in WWE history.
The Man's on Miz TV.
Next…
We now know the Tribal Chief Roman Reigns will be at SmackDown this Friday.
Special start time 8 p.m. Eastern, 5 p.m. Pacific, live on FS1,
you're not gonna want to miss a moment of this,
it's gonna be a massive night.
[Samantha] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the host of Miz TV,
The Miz!
One of the most must-see WWE talk show in history.
-Welcome to… -[crowd] Miz TV.
Miz TV.
Ladies and gentlemen, I am back.
[crowd cheering]
I'm surprised I don't get you still got a chance.
Last week, in this very ring. I beat Tommaso Ciampa.
I am a winner.
I don't think you heard me correctly.
I beat Tommaso Ciampa.
I am a winner.
Not only am I a winner, I am the biggest star in all of WWE.
Just this past weekend,
I played in the American Century Championship golf tournament,
which is an…
A-plus event,
next to the biggest stars in all of entertainment.
I'm talking Charles Barkley, Miles Teller, Patrick Mahomes,
Travis Kelce, and, uh, Pat McAfee,
who is the most overpaid loser
in all of sports…
besides Trae Young.
[crowd booing]
Speaking of losing waves,
my guest has been on a downward spiral as of late.
She is the first woman to Main Event and win at WrestleMania.
Ladies and gentlemen, get up out of your seats for The Man,
Becky Lynch!
["Celtic Invasion" playing]
[KP] The Miz says Becky Lynch has been on a downward spiral of late.
Look, as much as that will frustrate Becky Lynch,
there's some truth to it.
After last week on Monday Night Raw, reoccurring theme,
the Hall of Famer, Trish Stratus and Zoey Stark,
the pugnacious protégé getting the better of Becky Lynch.
Corey, this was a back-and-forth affair, but the newly drafted Zoey Stark,
to Monday Night Raw thought she may have had it.
Using the ropes here.
Becky just about survives.
But Becky Lynch didn't take her eye off the ball.
With Trish Stratus watching on the outside.
[Corey] Trish obviously providing a distraction
and forcing Lynch to take her eye off of the task at hand,
that being, Zoey Stark, and for her troubles…
Bang! The Man would almost eat a Z-360.
But again, Lynch took her eyes off the prize.
Which was the victory Zoey Stark capitalized.
And I believe the proper response is, "Thank you, Trish."
Ladies and gentlemen, Becky Lynch!
[crowd cheering]
Must be nice to sit next to a winner.
Which brings me to my first question.
You lost to Trish Stratus.
Then you lost at Money in the Bank.
Then last week you lost to Zoey Stark.
Has The Man lost a step?
[crowd chanting] Becky! Becky! Becky!
[Corey] Easy there, Becks. What is happening?
I have lost a lot of things in the last year.
I have lost titles, I have lost friends. I might have lost my damn mind.
But one thing I haven't lost, Miz, is a step.
Now, I know how your stupid little show works.
I know I'm not the only guest coming out here,
so why don't you bring Trish Stratus out
before you lose your tiny testicles?
-[crowd cheering] -[Corey laughs]
[Corey] I don't know how I feel about Lynch dropping spoilers.
[KP] The Man said the thing.
That was a bit much.
And thank you for ruining the surprise.
Because, yes, I do have surprise guests.
So why don't I bring them out?
Okay, okay, okay.
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Zoey Stark.
And WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus.
["Time to Rock & Roll" playing]
[woman] I don't care what y'all say.
♪ It's time to rock and roll ♪
♪ This time I'm in control ♪
Give me my rematch, Trish, give me my rematch!
-[Trish] Why don't… -You want to talk about being the GOAT?
Well, then fight me one-on-one without your girl.
Hey, why don't you settle down?
-You are acting like a bratty toddler. -Calm down.
In fact, for a moment, I thought, "Hmm, is that Roux in the ring?"
Hey, hey, hey. Keep my daughter's name out your damn mouth.
What is your problem?
Why are you so obsessed with me?
I am not gonna fight you.
As The Miz eloquently pointed out…
Good job.
…I already fought you and I won.
Um, I won too.
Just a reminder.
So, no, I'm not gonna fight you, you understand?
I gotta say there's also…
Since I've been back, I have to tell you a few things.
I beat you.
You didn't win Money in the Bank.
Zoey beat you. So you know what?
We're actually done here. I'm done with you.
Zoey and I are moving on, baby.
Oh, uh…
There's just there's just one thing.
There's just this one thing
that I kind of really, really, really need,
and since we have this must-see TV platform,
I thought, this is the perfect place
for you to finally say "Thank you, Trish."
That's your whole thing, Trish.
That's your whole thing. You want to feel so high above everybody.
This isn't about paving the way.
This is about you being a self-centered psychopath.
You came back, you came back. I let you in.
I let you know I was struggling when nobody else did.
And you hit me when I was at my weakest.
Because you knew you couldn't handle me at my strongest.
So I don't act like I owe you anything.
Don't act like you did anything for me or anybody else.
I have spent more time in this company than you have.
I have accomplished more in this company than you have.
You are not better than me.
If you wanna talk about being the GOAT, you wanna talk about being the best,
well, then fight me one-on-one.
Give me my rematch.
And prove that you are as good as you say you are.
Or are you only good at talking?
Or are you only good at running away?
Or are you only good at hiding behind Zoey?
Or are you only good at your hair flips
and posting on social media with your wise--
All right. I'll fight you. I'll fight you.
[crowd cheering]
Hey, hey. Calm down. Calm down.
Under a few conditions.
First of all, shut up.
First of all…
[crowd booing]
…you need to go through her first.
You didn't beat her yet.
Done.
Oh, yeah? You're gonna beat the fastest-rising star in WWE.
Just like that? Really? [laughs]
Done.
I'm also gonna need you to do something else.
When she beats you,
I'm gonna need you to get on your knees,
and I'm gonna need you to say, "Thank you, Trish."
Done.
And… and… and there's one more thing.
There's one more thing that I'm gonna need.
As a reminder to you and to everyone here,
I'm gonna need you to tattoo
"Thank you, Trish" across your chest.
Done.
Oh, yes--
[KP] They're all kicking off now.
Two-on-one.
[Corey] Tattoo was too far.
[KP] Trish Stratus instructing Zoey Stark.
Oh, a big kick from Becks.
The Man's not messing around here.
[Corey] Oh, no, not in the first face.
No, no, no, no. Please!
[Corey] Oh, no!
Becky Lynch too quick, too strong.
That is a medically prescribed protective piece of apparatus
custom fitted to Trish's face,
and Becky just headbutted Zoey with it.
Someone should file a complaint.
[KP] Trish Stratus feeling disrespected.
[Corey] I-- Would you not feel disrespected?
[KP] Well, Becky Lynch standing her ground, Corey.
I want my rematch.
[KP] In emphatic fashion.
[Corey] Well, you're talking about standing your ground.
That's the same way we kicked off Monday Night Raw
here in the ATL.
The Man standing his ground.
The "American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes,
who had been calling out Brock Lesnar.
And when Rhodes went to retrieve The Beast…
Oh, he found him.
[KP] The predator that is Brock Lesnar would set the trap
and then proceeded to feast on the "American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes.
And here's the thing.
We are in Atlanta, Georgia, the home of Cody Rhodes.
And in attendance tonight Cody Rhodes' mother, Michelle, and family.
Here inches away, watching Brock Lesnar devour her son.
[Corey] The emotion was written all over Cody's face
when he started speaking long before Lesnar arrived
and wreaked havoc in front of Cody's nearest, dearest family.
And things will continue to get worse for Rhodes
as once again, Cody would find himself locked
in the Kimura, courtesy of Brock Lesnar,
the most decorated combat sports athlete in history.
Utilizing the same move he used to break Cody's arm
several months ago.
And yet again in the middle of the ring,
Cody suffering a submission, courtesy of Lesnar.
[KP] The sadistic satisfaction in the face of Lesnar.
Lesnar would accept the challenge for a match at SummerSlam
and then go back for more during the commercial break. Boom!
[Corey] This is moments after Lesnar had accepted Cody Rhodes' Challenge.
The exclamation point from The Beast, a steel chair to the spine.
But now we know all roads lead to Detroit, Rock City.
In one of the main events for SummerSlam,
it is now official, streaming live three weeks from Saturday,
WWE on Peacock.
The Beast Incarnate,
the most decorated combat sports athlete in history,
Brock Lesnar, one-on-one
with the "American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam.
[KP] Bring it on.
And now a match worthy of one of the main events of SummerSlam is tonight
on Monday Night Raw.
The Hellions from Hades
talked their way into getting a Tag Team Championship match
against the cantankerous and hotheaded Kevin Owens,
and that smooth-talking Sami Zayn
in an Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship match.
["The Rising Sun" playing]
[crowd vocalizing]
[bell dinging]
[Samantha] The following contest is scheduled for one fall,
introducing first from Kyoto, Japan, weighing in at 220 pounds,
Shinsuke Nakamura!
[KP] The sold-out, raucous crowd here in Atlanta,
loving The King of Strong Style,
who's out for retribution against "Big" Bronson Reed.
Next…
[KP] Monday Night Raw proud to be in ATL, Georgia, here tonight.
And what a night we're experiencing
in front of a sold-out crowd at the State Farm Arena.
[Corey] I'm gonna keep it going,
I'm gonna head to Sister Louisa's after this.
-You know about that place, KP? -[KP] I don't.
[Corey] They won't let you in there.
-I promise. -[KP] Oh.
I'm going to Waffle House.
[Corey] The King of Strong Style ready for battle.
And here comes a kaiju.
["Battle Tested" playing]
[Samantha] And his opponent,
from Black Forest, South Australia, weighing in at 330 pounds,
Bronson Reed!
[KP] Corey, what is it about this braggadocious bully?
"Big" Bronson Reed, he seems so content making enemies here on Monday Night Raw.
[Corey] Because quite obviously, Bronson Reed is as advertised,
and Bronson Reed believes every word that slips past his own lips.
He believes his own hype.
And trust me, you should, too.
[KP] Last week, we still don't know the exact details of what happened
with dragging Ciampa from the ring, interfering in that match,
much to the delight of The Miz.
[Corey] Listen, I don't think this is rocket science.
It hasn't been confirmed.
I don't know if it's gonna hold up in a court of law,
but, yeah, Bronson Reed likes to accept money
to do bad things to other people.
-Enough said. -[KP] Hired assassin.
"Big" Bronson Reed one-on-one here with Shinsuke Nakamura.
Now we believe and we're told that Shinsuke Nakamura
canvassed upper management here in WWE for this match.
Bronson Reed had zero issue
just toying with Nakamura's matches in recent weeks.
[Corey] Well, if you needed any evidence that Nakamura's got a screw loose,
look no further than what just happened.
Shinsuke requested this match-up and just ran into the brick wall
that is "Big" Bronson Reed.
And Reed now mocking The King of Strong Style.
It's usually an ill-advised decision.
[KP] We know how talented and how decorated Shinsuke is.
But how do you approach a match against a behemoth like Bronson Reed?
[Corey] Well, right now Nakamura's sticking with what works.
His striking game, any one of Shinsuke's lethal strikes
can turn a person's lights out,
whether it be an elbow, a knee, a foot, a fist.
[KP] Nakamura, two-time Intercontinental Champion,
two-time United States Champion.
[Corey] Winner of the Royal Rumble match.
Nakamura still not content with his resume,
as impressive as it may be.
And nobody home for the knee from Shinsuke.
[KP] Oh, this spell's trouble.
-[Corey] Look out! -[KP] From the apron.
Just pulverizing The King of Strong Style.
Yeah!
[Corey] Reed now basking in the disdain of the WWE Universe.
[KP] That's a recipe for success here in WWE.
Bronson Reed isn't worried about who's wearing his T-shirt.
[Corey] Bronson Reed is about hurting people.
Just ask Nakamura,
who was just steamrolled by the Big Aussie.
[KP] This walking natural disaster in control.
Shinsuke, you ain't got enough…
[KP] A sold-out crowd tonight in Atlanta, Georgia.
13,498 of the WWE Universe watching Bronson Reed
and Shinsuke Nakamura.
And is this a response to fight back from Shinsuke?
Because during the commercial break, Corey, it's been all "Big" Bronson Reed.
[Corey] King of Strong Style refusing to stay down,
in fact, calling on the onslaught of "Big" Bronson Reed.
And here's where Nakamura… Is that his best?
Highly educated feat.
[KP] Rapid offensive arsenal of Shinsuke Nakamura,
swing-and-a-miss from Bronson.
The kick connects.
[Corey] Shinsuke relying on his quickest advantage.
Dragon Screw takes down the powerhouse Reed.
[KP] Ripping the ligaments and tendons apart.
And Shinsuke goes in now for the cover and the win.
Bronson just shoved Shinsuke to the side.
[Corey] Shinsuke continuing to deliver vicious strikes to the body
of the much larger Bronson Reed.
Now a Sleeper Hold applied.
Reed able to find an escape route, and this will not end well for Shinsuke.
The Death Valley Driver, that has got to do it.
[KP] "Big" Bronson-- Kick-out!
Shinsuke's kicked out!
No way. Look at this from the Aussie destroyer.
Boom!
[Corey] High across the neck and shoulders of Nakamura.
Deep hook of the leg and somehow,
almost miraculously, Nakamura survives the count of three.
[KP] But, Corey…
[Corey] We are about to witness an act of God.
[KP] All right! Shinsuke's back up on his feet.
Rocking Bronson.
Nakamura had Reed read.
[Corey] See what you did there. From the second rope…
-[KP] Boom! -[Corey] He connects.
[KP] In for the cover! Shinsuke might do it.
Nakamura for the win-- No! Bronson Reed kicking out.
[Corey] But as this match progresses,
it seems as though Shinsuke gaining more and more energy.
Bronson Reed could be in trouble.
Here it comes.
Oh!
[KP] "Big" Bronson Reed.
-[Corey] It's Tommaso Ciampa. -[bell dinging]
[Corey] Ciampa's here to spoil the party for Bronson Reed.
[KP] Vengeance, perhaps, on the mind.
[Corey] There's no perhaps about it.
[Samantha] Here is your winner as a result of a disqualification,
Bronson Reed!
[Corey] Oh, inadvertently, Ciampa is going to actually
earn the W for Bronson Reed via disqualification.
Shinsuke understandably upset.
Oh, man!
[yelling indistinctively]
[KP] Frustration boiling over for Shinsuke Nakamura.
[Corey] Now we've got to understand Nakamura's feelings, his frustrations.
Shinsuke thought he had this match won.
Instead, the win goes to "Big" Bronson Reed,
with an unintentional assist from Ciampa.
There you see the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions
Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens as they prepare to defend
against Priest and Mysterio of The Judgment Day, next…
Come on. Brilliant.
[KP] The FIFA Women's World Cup starts this week.
Live from Australia and New Zealand this Friday.
Watch your very own US Women's National Team
take on Vietnam
in the first group stage match of the tournament.
Moments ago here on Monday Night Raw…
"Big" Bronson Reed looked to be finished.
Shinsuke Nakamura wanted Kinshasa.
Reed's response emphatic, but then, out of nowhere…
Ciampa.
[Corey] Tommaso Ciampa, who suffered a beating
at the hands of Reed last week,
obviously thirsty for vengeance,
delivering a knee,
sending Reed to the outside.
[Samantha] Here's your winner as a result of a disqualification,
Bronson Reed!
[Corey] But as you can hear this lead to a disqualification
of Shinsuke Nakamura,
and The King of Strong Style would not stand for it.
[yelling indistinctly]
[Saxton] Excuse me, Shinsuke.
What's your reaction to what took place in your match against Bronson Reed?
I'm tired.
Everybody getting involved in my business.
Well, what about what you did to Tommaso Ciampa?
Byron, I said, I'm tired of everyone
getting involved in my business.
Ah!
Nakamura is tired of everyone getting involved in his business.
I'm curious to see what that means for Shinsuke Nakamura next week.
In the weeks to come.
Yeah, the big main event here. Massive main event here tonight on Raw.
For the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships,
but next week is already lining up to be an absolutely blockbuster show.
Becky Lynch, and that fiery temper gets an opportunity against Zoey Stark.
If Becky beats Zoey,
she's gonna get her paws all over the Hall of Famer Trish Stratus.
[Corey] And how about this,
the Scottish warrior Drew McIntyre returns to stand face-to-face
with The Ring General, the Intercontinental Champion, Gunther.
Will McIntyre answer the challenge and respond?
We'll find out next week.
But while we're talking about challenges laid out,
how about what we heard earlier tonight from Ricochet,
who issued a challenge to none other than social media megastar Logan Paul.
Well, lucky for us.
Just moments ago, Logan did what he does best.
He took to social media and responded, "Challenge accepted."
The Maverick will be in Tampa next week
to stand face-to-face with Ricochet and answer his challenge.
I cannot wait, and guess what?
It's Tag Team title time.
[KP] Champions since WrestleMania,
KO has a way of, well, losing his mind, losing his head.
And tonight, willing to put their Undisputed Tag Team titles on the line.
[Corey] I don't know that I agree with the "losing his mind."
Perhaps his temper.
But when it comes to calculated superstars,
KO is second-to-none.
And his longtime best-friend turned-bitter-enemy-turned-friend-again.
There are many chapters waiting to be written
between Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn,
but the one we're reading now reads Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions.
[KP] And they will be defending
for many throughout the locker room as well, Corey,
because can you imagine
if The Judgment Day got their hands on these titles?
The Undisputed Tag Team title, as they say, they run Monday Night Raw.
Well, it could very well be the case if they're victorious.
[Corey] Maybe a self-fulfilling prophecy.
I mean, we've already got Señor Money in the Bank,
Damian Priest.
In a matter of a few moments, we can have new Undisputed Tag Team Champions.
And then tomorrow night on NXT,
"Dirty" Dom is gonna head down to Orlando
and challenge for the North American Championship
held by Wes Lee.
A guy whose parents
didn't think enough of him to give him two names.
They just took one and split it in half.
-I hope "Dirty" Dom wins. -[KP] Oh, my…
["The Other Side" playing]
[Corey] But we can keep going, KP.
You can think about it.
Again we've got Señor Money in the Bank on your left.
Finn Bálor demands to be at the front of the line.
To be the next challenge for Seth.
The World Heavyweight Championship.
You've got the Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley,
and let's be honest,
there's nobody who comes close to stepping to her.
[KP] And tomorrow night,
Dominik Mysterio could be holding two titles in WWE.
[Corey] But how about this?
Finn Bálor's wish has become a reality
because at SummerSlam,
Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan,
Seth "Freakin" Rollins will defend
his World Heavyweight Championship
against Finn Bálor of The Judgment Day.
[KP] That is enormous news filtering through here.
You can see the delight in the face of The Prince,
forcing Rollins's hand.
[Corey] Forcing Rollins's hand, forcing management's hand.
But the result is what Finn so desired.
Speaking of desire, keep these two on screen long enough,
your screen will melt.
Red hot.
[KP] Wouldn't everyone love to know?
We've got an Undisputed Tag Team Championship match
in our main event on Monday Night Raw.
And it's next.
Don't go anywhere.
♪ You're insane, have you gone too far? ♪
♪ Once you reach the other side ♪
[KP] Welcome back to the main event of Monday Night Raw.
The following contest is scheduled for one fall,
and it is for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship.
Introducing the challengers.
Accompanied to the ring by Finn Bálor,
and the Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley,
representing The Judgment Day,
the team of Dominik Mysterio
and Mr. Money in the Bank, Damien Priest.
And their opponents,
they are the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions,
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn!
[KP] A deafening roar here tonight.
A sold-out crowd in Atlanta, Georgia,
getting ready to witness an Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship match.
[Corey] Remember, when we began Monday Night Raw,
this was a non-title competi--
-Rollins is here! -[KP] Seth Rollins!
[Corey] Seth "Freakin" Rollins just took out Bálor.
It's an eye-for-an-eye.
Bálor attacked Rollins earlier tonight, and Seth has had enough of The Prince.
-[bell dinging] -[KP] The bell rings.
[Corey] Here we go.
Owens and Zayn now picking up where Rollins left off.
[KP] And that takes Finn Bálor out of the equation for now.
[Corey] And again, this was originally a match-up
where the titles were not on the line,
but Kevin Owens and his hot-headed temper
caved in to the request by The Judgment Day.
And here we are.
[KP] The thing is, Sami Zayn seemed perfectly fine
going along with it tonight,
taking on The Judgment Day, hoping to teach 'em a lesson.
[Corey] Sami's a proud champion.
Sami and Kevin have chemistry second-to-none.
Zayn believes in his abilities as champion,
and he believes in his best friend, Kevin Owens.
And that's the name of the game.
[KP] Lifetime friends.
Now we're gonna make that-- Oh, vicious right from Priest.
The Punishment within The Judgment Day.
Señor, el dinero en el banco.
Damian Priest arguably the most dangerous man in WWE,
as the holder of the Money in the Bank contract.
[KP] Which is the most dangerous group in WWE.
Perhaps The Judgment Day.
There is the Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley watching on.
[Corey] I know your excited to talk about Mommy, KP.
But what I was about to say is Damian Priest's Money in the Bank contract
affords him a guaranteed title opportunity at the time and place of his choosing.
That's what caused a little dissension between Priest and Finn Bálor recently.
But that's all water under the bridge.
[KP] Monday Night Raw ending last week, with The Judgment Day, a united group
and a force to be reckoned with. Tag made.
[Corey] A drop toe-hold executed by Zayn. And here comes Owens.
[KP] Kevin Owens with the senton all over Dominik.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Mommy no likey.
Suck it!
[Corey] Kevin Owens is on a roll.
Trying to get under the skin of Señor Money in the Bank, Damian Priest.
And now the entire WWE Universe living vicariously
through Kevin Owens
as he stomped the life out of "Dirty" Dom.
Cover by Owens.
[KP] KO now to retain, and a kick-out early by Dominik.
Battering Dominik before he takes to NXT tomorrow night
to take on Wes Lee
for the North American Championship.
Dominik, perilous position here in the corner.
[Corey] The North American Championship,
a title once held by none other than Damian Priest.
Dom just muscling Sami Zayn into the turnbuckle.
[KP] And there is Señor Money in the Bank.
Oh, man.
Audacious uppercut.
[crowd booing]
[KP] KO never seems perturbed.
[Corey] What the hell are you talking about?
KO is perpetually perturbed.
That's how they got themselves into this situation…
[KP] Dominik now…
[crowd chanting] Dom, you suck! Dom, you suck!
[Corey] Great reversal by Zayn.
-[KP] Oh! -[Corey] Back body drop.
[KP] Flying through the skies.
There's a confidence and a swagger about the Undisputed Tag Champions.
[Corey] If you're talking swagger, look no further than "Dirty" Dom,
because when you walk the earth with Mommy by your side,
it's hard not to have swag.
[KP] Dominik just rolled over the ring,
being dribbled here on an NBA court.
All over the announce disk.
Hey!
You think you can just smash Dom's head, huh?
You're gonna ignore me like that?
I didn't do anything. I…
[Corey] And a pair of cowman boots to the guts of Sami Zayn,
and things are about to get worse for the tag champs.
[KP] Oh, no.
[Corey] Chokeslam on the apron.
We're gonna have new champs. I can feel it.
[crowd booing]
[KP] Will there be new Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions tonight?
What a match to witness in the main event of Monday Night Raw.
[Corey] The Judgment Day have remained in control
through the duration of the break.
But the WWE Universe is alive and well.
Rallying behind Zayn and Owens.
You can see KO trying to rally the crowd.
[KP] A sold-out crowd here tonight, in Atlanta, Georgia.
We've already seen tag titles change hands tonight.
[Corey] Sami Zayn scrambling for Kevin.
And great quickness by Señor Money in the Bank.
Damian Priest putting his own body in between the tag champs,
preventing the tag from being made.
[KP] Rhea Ripley watches on.
Finn Bálor and Seth "Freakin" Rollins going backstage in an altercation,
so Bálor is not here.
Tag made!
And KO goes straight for "Dirty" Dom.
Now teeing off on Damian Priest.
[Corey] Priest sent to the outside.
[crowd cheering]
[KP] And the prize fighter is feeling it.
[Corey] There goes Dom.
[KP] Taking down The Punishment of The Judgment Day.
And a senton for good measure.
[Corey] Driving all the wind down to Damian Priest.
Always on a mission.
Like a man possessed. And a Frog Splash to "Dirty" Dom.
[KP] Eyes on Señor Money in the Bank now.
KO wants this done.
Pushed aside by Priest.
[Corey] Shoulder first goes Priest, then clear the deck.
Cannonball!
[KP] Just crushing Damian Priest.
Is there any stopping Kevin Owens?
KO! Swanton Bomb, but the knees were raised.
[Corey] Great wherewithal by Priest.
Tag is made.
"Dirty" Dom now legal.
Oh! Can you feel the heat?
[KP] We could have new champions. Mysterio-- Sami Zayn breaks it up.
Just in time.
[Corey] Mommy was ready to celebrate.
As was Damian Priest
who just blindsided Zayn.
[KP] What a pulsating championship match we're witnessing!
Dumped to the outsider is Priest.
Mysterio now from behind.
[Corey] Smart move by "Dirty" Dom.
[crowd chanting] Dom, you suck! Dom, you suck! Dom, you suck!
[KP] KO turning it around now. Kevin Owens wants to stir again.
Atlanta faithful here.
Letting Dom know what they think of him. Pop-Up Powerbomb!
To attain the championship, Damian Priest.
On a two count.
[Corey] Damian Priest for my money
has been the MVP of The Judgment Day tonight.
Keeping the opportunity alive in front of a sold-out State Farm Arena
who has been alive and well from start to finish tonight.
[KP] They certainly have.
13,500 in attendance here in Downtown Atlanta, Georgia.
[crowd chanting] This is awesome!
[Corey] Not far from Backstreet, living up to the reputation.
[KP] KO, Dominik Mysterio, looking to get back to their feet.
Will tags be made? Damien Priest tagged in.
And here comes Sami Zayn.
A vicious chop across the chest.
-Zayn… -[Corey] Tornado DDT! Cover.
[KP] Can he do it? To retain the championships,
can Sami Zayn and KO-- Kick-out.
Priest just about kicks out.
[Corey] Poor Mommy is beside herself.
Rhea Ripley, a bundle of nerves right now, understandably so.
Realizing the power that is at stake in this contest.
The pendulum of influence would certainly be on the side of The Judgment Day
if they manage to cap the titles here.
[KP] Damian Priest,
two thunderous blows that have rocked Sami and KO.
[crowd chanting]
[KP] The WWE Universe trying to ignite something inside.
[Corey] Priest was unable to make full contact
with the kick attempt, but a glancing blow stops Zayn.
Hurricanrana from the top.
[KP] New champions for The Judgment Day. They're--
A kick-out!
Sami Zayn and KO still alive in this match.
That was a three count!
-Come on! -[KP] We know what these championships,
what they fought so hard for in the main event of WrestleMania.
I want to relinquish from here tonight until The Judgment Day,
and relinquish all power on Monday Night Raw.
Speaking of Punishment,
Damian Priest, Sami now…
Tag made.
[Corey] Not entirely sure if Sami is aware
that "Dirty" Dom has been legal competitor for The Judgment Day.
Dropkick to the spine.
-And dialing up. -[crowd booing]
[KP] Dominik, the boos ring out. Sami helps him over!
KO now from the apron.
[Corey] Sacrificing his own wellbeing, as does Zayn.
The champions stopping at nothing to defend their gold.
[KP] KO and Sami instructed each other.
Oh, look at this.
The Eradicator, Rhea Ripley, behind the official's back.
Dominik Mysterio to become the champions with The Judgment Day…
And a kick-out at two.
Sami Zayn hanging on here.
[Rhea Ripley] That was a three!
[KP] In just about.
[crowd cheering]
Liv… Liv Morgan!
Liv Morgan, who was attacked earlier in the night by Rhea Ripley.
And Ripley could be blamed for Liv and Raquel Rodriguez
losing their Women's Tag Team title.
-[Corey] Whoa! -[KP] Yikes!
[Corey] Poor Dom…
[KP] In the corner.
[Corey] Dom was distracted by Mommy.
[KP] Sami there wants to Helluva Kick, caught by Priest.
KO, stunner!
Helluva Kick to Dom.
Sami Zayn to retain the Tag Team Championships!
[bell dinging]
[Samantha] Here are your winners!
And still
the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions,
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn!
[Corey] What a match! The action was non-stop.
As evidenced here, both Owens and Zayn,
sacrificing their own well-being.
[KP] And this is a crucial moment.
Liv Morgan with revenge on her mind from earlier on this evening.
And Dominik Mysterio would be distracted by Morgan's intervention,
wiping out The Eradicator, Rhea Ripley,
opening the door for The Judgment Day
to be stomped by Kevin Owens and Helluva Kick, the "Dirty" Dom.
-[crowd] One, two, three! -[bell dinging]
[Corey] I hope Dom has a short memory
because he's got a North American title opportunity
tomorrow night on NXT here on USA.
But as for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions,
the song remains the same, and still!
[KP] The Judgment Day want to run Monday Night Raw.
But tonight, you reap what you sow. nday Night Raw.