[intro music playing]
[John Cena] Then.
[Ric Flair] Woooo!
-[glass shattering] -[The Rock] If you smell…
-[bell tolling] -[Cena] Now.
[Roman] Acknowledge me…
-[Triple H] The king of kings… -[Cena] You can't see me…
[Cena] Forever.
Together.
[crowd cheering]
[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome The Judgment Day.
[crowd booing]
Welcome
to all rise for The Judgment Day.
[speaking in Spanish]
[in English] And The Judgment Day,
we don't only run Monday Night Raw,
we now run all of the WWE.
[crowd booing]
We got the unbeatable Women's World Champion, Rhea Ripley.
We got my man, Señor Money in the Bank, Damian Priest.
[crowd booing]
We've got yours truly, the next World Heavyweight Champion.
[crowd booing]
But before we get to the man of the moment,
how about we take a look at what he achieved last week?
[Man] Dominik Mysterio setting his sights.
Can he capture singles gold?
Wes Lee, Mysterio, for the North American Title.
Does Lee ever face someone with the pedigree of Dominik Mysterio?
Wes Lee, the most title defenses
in the history of the North American Title.
Dominik Mysterio is rolling. 619. Now hoisted up, Michinoku Driver.
Showing that resiliency of a champion.
Mami doesn't like when she sees her Latino heat getting beat.
[man 1] Who the-- It's Finn Bálor.
No, no, no. Damian Priest.
Oh, yeah. Rocks Priest.
What the hell?
[crowd] One, two, three.
[man 1] "Dirty" Dom just committed grand theft.
[man 2] On a mission.
[crowd booing]
But it is now my honor to introduce to all of you here tonight
the new NXT North American Champion,
the hottest man I know,
my Latino Heat,
"Dirty" Dominik Mysterio!
-[crowd booing] -Whoo!
["It Is My Time" playing]
[Corey] Listen to the disrespect raining down from the WWE Universe
for the brand-new NXT North American Champion.
[Kevin Patrick] The most hated man in all of Tampa Bay.
[Corey] They hate him 'cause they ain't him.
[Kevin Patrick] This man, a fighting champion now, holding gold in WWE.
[Corey] Dom has been guarding that beautiful championship
like the last honey bun in the commissary for the last week.
He is the first person in history
to main event Raw, NXT, and SmackDown in the same week.
Dom making history all over the place.
And Mami like.
[crowd booing]
I am your new
fighting NXT North American Champion.
[crowd booing]
And to celebrate my greatness--
[booing intensifies]
Roll the package.
[man] Rise and show respect for the greatest luchador in history,
Dominik Mysterio.
[Dominik] I'm not afraid of anyone in the world.
[man 1] Sheer dominance from "Dirty" Dom.
[Corey] Oh, can you feel the heat?
[Rhea Ripley] Shut up and show some respect to my Latino Heat.
[crowd booing]
[crowd chanting] You suck!
I am your new NXT North American Champion,
-whether you-- -["Fight" playing]
[crowd cheering]
[Kevin Patrick] And listen to the roar for the Undisputed Tag Team Champions.
[Corey] I don't know why they're here, but I'd be willing to bet
it's not to congratulate "Dirty" Dom.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting] KO!
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm almost sure we…
we did this last week.
-They came out, they stood in the ring. -Yeah.
They try to look all menacing and scary, and then they talked for a while
and then… and then, the one with the mullet,
Dom, I think's his name.
He… he tried to talk, and nobody wanted to listen to him.
Right? That happened, right?
I didn't dream that.
[crowd cheering]
But--
You know-- [clears throat]
I'm trying'-- Yeah, I know.
You know what really upsets me, though?
You know, what really gets to me is when people don't learn.
You know, when people you teach them a lesson, they don't learn.
[crowd] What?
You guys didn't learn a lesson last week! Dominik Mysterio, let me tell you
so you understand real good,
nobody cares what you have to say, ever!
[crowd cheering]
You're so-- You're so desperate for people to respect you.
You're so passionate about this industry.
You show these video packages trying to convince people that you're good.
You're so passionate for this industry? You want to help this business?
The best thing you could ever do is shut your mouth forever!
[crowd cheering]
I can't-- They don't learn. He won't shut up.
I will-- I will not be disrespected. I am a champion now.
[crowd booing]
No, no. Wait a minute. He's got a point.
He's got a point. Dom, you're right about one thing.
You are being disrespected. You are.
But that's only because nobody here respects you.
[crowd cheering]
It's a very easy concept to grasp.
But here's the thing. I have an idea for a way
where you could actually win some respect.
Just shut up, right?
What if you-- Just hear me out?
What if you went one-on-one
with one half of the Undisputed Tag Team Champions tonight?
[crowd cheering]
What if we did Dominik Mysterio versus Sami Zayn in Tampa tonight!
[crowd cheering]
Yeah? You want some of "Dirty" Dom?
[crowd booing]
Why don't you come get some, huh? Pelirocco.
Okay. Okay.
I just want to remind you of one thing, though.
Last week, when we had a tag team match, you guys made a whole stink
about how our titles weren't on the line.
So if you are a fighting champion, the way you say you are,
you will put your championship on the line tonight.
-[Kevin Owens] Only fair. -Sami, Dom accepts.
[Corey] Wow, what guts from Dom Mysterio.
[Kevin Patrick] Well played, Sami Zayn.
[Corey] A fighting champion, Dom vowed to be a fighting champion.
He is thus far. And Sami Zayn had better be careful.
Dominik Mysterio is so dangerous, he's afraid of himself.
We could be on the precipice of yet another landmark night,
-The Judgment Day. -It certainly is indeed
because later on tonight, Finn Bálor will be involved
when the World Heavyweight Champion, The Visionary,
the eclectic, and flamboyant, Seth "Freakin" Rollins steps into the ring
with a contract signing for a match at SummerSlam.
[Corey] Not just that, but the social media megastar,
the sports and entertainment sensation, Logan Paul returns to Raw.
What does the Influencer have in store
for the tantalizing Ricochet when he makes his return tonight?
[Kevin Patrick] Last week on Raw
we saw a vicious attack by The Eradicator, Rhea Ripley,
on Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez.
Will Raquel, out now, and Liv Morgan
overcome the odds and take the fight to Rhea Ripley all by herself?
Or will Liv's attempt at avenging her partner
only lead to becoming Rhea Ripley's latest conquest?
[Corey] And two gladiators will stand face-to-face
as The Scottish Warrior, Drew McIntyre, and The Ring General,
the Intercontinental Champion, Gunther,
stand face-to-face in the ring tonight on Raw.
[Kevin Patrick] But last week, we saw a sickening attack
by The Beast, Brock Lesnar, in front of Cody Rhodes's own mother.
Cody Rhodes, unbroken, is here tonight.
As resilient as ever, showing up here on Monday Night Raw.
["Celtic Invasion" playing]
[Kevin Patrick] And now, The Man of the People is arriving in Tampa Bay.
-[bell dings] -[announcer] The following contest
is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, from Dublin, Ireland,
The Man, Becky Lynch!
[Corey] You can see the fire in the eyes of Becky Lynch already,
but she could rue the night she accepted this match.
If Becky wins, she gets a rematch with Trish Stratus.
But if Lynch comes up short, my goodness, she will regret it forever.
She'll have to tattoo "Thank you, Trish" on her body.
Are you kidding me?
This is nuts, and it's next.
[Kevin Patrick] Absolutely buzzing for SummerSlam.
And we're excited for this, main official during the commercial break,
that smooth talking and spirited,
Sami Zayn may have just maneuvered his way
into becoming a double champion. Dominik Mysterio has put
his NXT North American Championship on the line against Sami Zayn.
Later tonight on Raw.
[Corey] There, you see The Irish Lass Kicker herself,
The Man, Becky Lynch, with fury in her eyes.
-She is ready for battle. -["Cut Above The Rest" playing]
[announcer] And her opponent,
accompanied to the ring by WWE Hall of Famer, Trish Stratus,
Zoey Stark!
[Kevin Patrick] There's a swagger about Zoey Stark, and rightly so.
Two weeks ago, on Monday Night Raw,
we all witnessed the biggest victory of Zoey Stark's career.
One-on-one against one of the greatest of all time, Becky Lynch,
in front of Zoey's Hall of Fame mentor, Trish Stratus.
Becky here, Corey, maybe taken her eye off the ball
and Zoey capitalized.
[Corey] Absolutely. Great ring awareness by Zoey Stark.
With the assist from the Hall of Famer, Trish Stratus. And Trish and Zoey
would leave with grins on their faces
at the expense of Becky Lynch.
[Kevin Patrick] Mistakes here, absolutely massive.
If Becky Lynch wins the match here tonight,
she gets a rematch against Trish Stratus.
[Corey] Zoey Stark, out of the gate, full speed ahead.
Lynch sensed it coming. And look at The Man go.
[Kevin Patrick] Becky Lynch has been emotional, though.
Corey, you wonder would a decision like this,
will Becky Lynch live to regret it? If she loses tonight,
she misses out on the chance of a rematch and also has to get "Thank you, Trish"
tattooed across her chest.
[Corey] Trust me. Becky will regret it each and every day
when she looks in the mirror and sees the words "Thank you, Trish"
emblazoned on her very own body.
[Kevin Patrick] This would be her first tattoo.
[Corey] I'm not shocked that you, of all people, know that.
[Kevin Patrick] No, she said it on Raw Talk.
[Corey] Big right hand by Lynch.
[Kevin Patrick] Becky now getting a bit of momentum.
-[Corey] Look out! -[Kevin Patrick] Pace now.
-Well scattered by Zoey -[grunts]
[Corey] And listen, Zoey Stark isn't content with the victory
she that earned several weeks back. Zoey wants a definitive, decisive victory
over one of the most decorated superstars in WWE, Becky Lynch.
That would propel Stark's career to even bigger heights.
[Kevin Patrick] Zoey on After the Bell podcast, Corey, talked about
how Hall of Famer, Trish Stratus, has helped propel her forward,
saying, "If no Trish, there's no Becky."
[Corey] It's hard to argue with that assessment from Zoey Stark.
-[Kevin Patrick] Look at Zoey Stark! -[Corey] Wow.
[Kevin Patrick] Incredible athleticism.
Stark for the victory over Becky,
-and Lynch kicks out. -[Trish] Come on, ref.
[Kevin Patrick] How impressive is Zoey Stark?
[Corey] When it comes to raw athleticism, Zoey may be unmatched.
She is a powerhouse. She is a heavy hitter.
Technically, as sound as they come.
Trust me, Trish Stratus isn't gonna waste
her time on somebody that she doesn't believe
-can be a future champion. -[Kevin Patrick] Lynch, now, for the win.
Can she get it? Shoulders are up.
[Corey] Trish realizes that Zoey possesses all of the tools
to be a major player here in WWE for years to come.
[Kevin Patrick] Mutually beneficial relationship, Corey, that's for sure.
Zoey Stark, again that athleticism.
Unbelievable from Stark to put away Becky, who kicks out.
What an electric start to this match.
Come on.
[Kevin Patrick] Becky Lynch just hammering Zoey Stark's body off the barricade.
What a match we are witnessing here to kick off Monday Night Raw.
[Corey] If Becky Lynch emerges victorious,
she will earn a future matchup against the Hall of Famer, Trish Stratus,
Thus far, Zoey Stark has provided a hell of a fight for The Man,
but Lynch continues the rally all the way to the top rope.
[Kevin Patrick] Looking for that leg drop.
Hooks the leg for the victory. Can she get it?
And a kick out by Zoey.
[Corey] Understandably concerned is the Hall of Famer Trish Stratus.
[Kevin Patrick] You see the shirt that Trish Stratus is wearing?
Becky Lynch being devoured by a great white shark.
-She's a real shark. -[crowd chanting] Becky!
[Corey] I'm all about that, KP.
Lynch has survived the Stark attack thus far.
[both grunting]
[Kevin Patrick] A right by Becky. Big boot to Zoey Stark.
[both grunting]
[Kevin Patrick] Becky Lynch, so fired up here tonight.
The stake's enormous.
Scouted by Zoey.
Zoey Stark has the bragging rights
from their only other one-on-one match, with victory
for the newly drafted star. There's venom in the eyes of Becky Lynch tonight.
[Corey] Oh, look at-- Trish Stratus with a headbutt.
And the assist.
And Lynch's dreams of a rematch with Stratus--
[Kevin Patrick] Oh, this is devastating for--
[indistinct shouting]
[Kevin Patrick] Becky kicks out.
Becky kicks out.
Stratus thought she got away with one there.
Look at Trish Stratus.
And Zoey Stark.
The boot connects, and Becky Lynch is still alive.
[Corey] WWE Hall of Famer, Trish Stratus, growing more concerned
with each passing moment. But this could change it.
-C360! -[Kevin Patrick] Block by Becky.
[Kevin Patrick] It's not often we see that.
[both grunting]
Swing and a miss from The Man.
Big boot connects.
Will this be another famous victory for Zoey Stark over Becky Lynch?
A grueling battle here to kick off Monday Night Raw.
Becky, superplex!
[Corey] Arm out. Almost applied.
Stark trying to fight. There it is. The arm hyperextended.
[Kevin Patrick] Can Zoey turn it around now?
Oh, my goodness, look at the strength of Zoey Star.
Ferocious and in for the cover to put away Becky Lynch.
Raises that arm somehow.
[Kevin Patrick grunts]
An electric crowd here tonight.
Fourteen thousand four hundred and nine
jam-packed here at the Amalie Arena in Tampa Bay.
Stark, showcase of that athleticism.
Read by Becky.
Turn around by Zoey Stark to put away Becky.
But Lynch turned it around now.
[both grunting]
[referee] Hey, what are you doing? That's not cool.
Hey, get this out of here! Come on.
[Kevin Patrick] Trish Stratus. Once more, Becky taking her eye
off of Zoey's Stark for a moment.
Will it cost Becky Lynch?
[referee] One, two--
[Kevin Patrick] Becky, still alive.
[both grunting]
You can tell the stake is enormous in this one, Corey.
Stark, using the ropes to take flight.
Lynch manhandles Stark.
Cover for Becky Lynch to put away Zoey Stark!
-[crowd cheering] -[bell dings]
["Celtic Invasion" playing]
[announcer] Here is your winner,
The Man!
Becky Lynch!
[Kevin Patrick] A look to the future.
As Becky Lynch secures a match with Trish Stratus.
The mask goes in. The distraction to the official.
[all exclaiming]
[referee] One, two--
[Kevin Patrick] Zoey thought she may have had a victory here, not the case.
And Becky catches Stark. Manhandles her.
[crowd] One, two, three.
[Kevin Patrick] To grab that future date with the Hall of Famer, Trish Status.
You're mine, bitch.
Get her, Becky!
[crowd cheering]
But to the dismay of the Hall of Famer, Trish Stratus, she has a future date
against a very fired up and motivated, The Man, Becky Lynch.
And that's certainly the case as well for Cody Rhodes.
Last week, on Monday Night Raw,
it certainly wasn't the homecoming that Cody wanted in Atlanta, Georgia.
[Corey] The American Nightmare is home.
[Kevin Patrick] What a deafening reception
for Cody Rhodes in Atlanta, Georgia, tonight.
[Cody] This is the house that built me.
But what you may not know, the woman that built me
is in the front row.
[crowd cheering]
The one that taught me to get up out of the mud.
That's my mom.
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.
Hard times.
But that's okay.
Because tonight, Brock Lesnar, as I've 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.
[Corey] Rhodes declaring he will stand his ground.
You can see the fire
in the American Nightmare's eyes. Cody is looking for a fight.
["Next Big Thing" playing]
Rhodes is looking for Lesnar.
-[chair slams] -[crowd gasping]
[Kevin Patrick] Oh, no.
[Corey] Brock is here.
[crowd booing]
And Cody Rhodes just walked into the beast's trap.
[Kevin Patrick] Cody's mother watching.
[crowd booing]
[Corey] Oh, no, Lesnar has the Kimura synched in.
This is what broke Cody's arm.
Brock's gonna do it again in front of Cody's family.
Challenge accepted!
I'll see you at SummerSlam, [bleep]
[Kevin Patrick] A sickening attack and a challenge accepted one week from Saturday.
Detroit, Michigan, and Ford Field, the venue and the collision.
The rubber match between The Beast, Brock Lesnar
and the courageous Cody Rhodes.
[Corey] In one of the main events of SummerSlam.
[Kevin Patrick] Unbroken and resilient.
Cody Rhodes will never shy away from Brock Lesnar,
and the American Nightmare is here live next.
["Greatness" playing]
[Kevin Patrick] It is a tune we all know and love.
The official theme song
of Monday Night Raw since 2021, "Greatness."
And we'd like to extend a special thank you
and welcome to Monday Night Raw
to Vo Williams, recording artist in the house tonight.
[crowd cheering]
Let's go. Come on!
Whoo!
["Kingdom" playing]
[crowd cheering]
[fireworks explode]
♪ 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 ♪
[crowd] Whoa! Oh!
[Corey] The legacy of the Rhodes family runs deep here in Tampa,
and The American Nightmare is no exception.
[Kevin Patrick] And at SummerSlam,
The American Nightmare will head roaring into Detroit, Michigan
for one of the main events of the party of the summer,
and will hope to get some revenge against The Beast, Brock Lesnar.
[Corey] Last week, Lesnar answered Cody's challenge,
but only after after humiliating Rhodes
in front of his own family in his hometown.
The psychological warfare very strong from The Beast Incarnate.
But Rhodes will not be denied.
[crowd] Whoa!
[Kevin Patrick] Corey was at the premiere
for American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes
last week. Premieres on Peacock on July 31,
and the big message you take away is "You never bet against Cody Rhodes."
[Corey] Do you bet against Brock Lesnar?
I didn't think so.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting] Cody!
So…
Tampa Bay.
[crowd cheering]
What do you want to talk about?
[crowd cheering]
My friends at home, forgive me for the briefest moment.
I'm going to turn my back on you
because I want to see everybody here tonight.
[crowd cheering]
So, we've all seen the clip of Brock Lesnar beating me up.
Brock Lesnar beating me up with a chair.
Brock Lesnar beating me up with a chair in front of my mother.
[crowd booing]
I admittedly didn't have that on my bucket list for 2023.
But am I surprised?
No.
Color me impressed.
I stand impressed.
Remember, we're talking about Brock Lesnar.
Brock Lesnar, who hadn't even had five professional fights
and won the UFC Heavyweight Championship.
Brock Lesnar, who had never played football before
and somehow made it onto an NFL team.
Brock Lesnar, who, if you look at the list,
is synonymous with and might as well be called Mr. SummerSlam.
So, surprised?
No.
Impressed?
Yes.
You want to know who wasn't impressed?
My mother, Michelle Runnels.
She wasn't impressed.
But you got to remember, this is the same lady
who watched Terry Funk throw fireballs at my dad's face.
The same lady, who, down the street in Ybor City,
was drinking with Gordon Solie at the Columbia.
[crowd cheering]
If anything, Brock Lesnar knew--
My mother, she knew what I'm about to tell you
and that's "Brock, you made a mistake."
[crowd cheering]
And the mistake wasn't beating me up
in front of my loved ones. Taunting me in front of my family.
The mistake was you left me breathing.
[crowd cheering]
[exhales]
So, now, Brock Lesnar,
I don't want to go to SummerSlam just to win the rubber match.
I want to go to SummerSlam to embarrass you, Brock Lesnar.
And I know there's a whole bunch of people
backstage freaking out because I just said,
"I'm going to embarrass Brock Lesnar.
Oh, here he is, Cody's poking the bear. He's poking the bear."
I am not poking the bear.
I'm slapping the bear across the face and saying, "Come and get it!"
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting] Cody!
Brock Lesnar, I don't want to just beat you at SummerSlam
because of the the positive ramifications
it would have on my career and my livelihood.
I don't want to just beat you at SummerSlam
because you made it personal when you broke my my arm.
I want to beat you at SummerSlam
because it's what you deserve.
[crowd cheering]
And when I'm old, and I'm gray,
and I'm sitting back smoking a Fuente 8-5-8,
and I look at the chapter
that says, "Brock Lesnar, I will know it wasn't pretty,
but I pinned the final paragraph to that chapter at SummerSlam, Brock."
[crowd cheering]
I end this.
["Kingdom" playing]
[crowd cheering]
[Kevin Patrick] An impassioned American Nightmare. Roll on SummerSlam.
One week from Saturday.
It will not be easy,
but Cody Rhodes finally received what he asked for.
One more showdown with The Beast Incarnate.
It's going down in Detroit.
One of the main events of SummerSlam. It's gonna be good.
Cody Rhodes fired up, as is Ricochet right now,
especially after Logan Paul, that global megastar,
dragged his name through the mud to his millions of followers
on 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.
A little advice to the rookie,
don't you ever run your damn mouth about Ricochet again.
You see, this guy,
he wants a match with me so he can go viral.
[all exclaiming]
That was cool
for a TikTok, but I'm not a TikToker, bro.
So, like I said, this ain't gonna work out.
[Kevin Patrick] Swing and a miss. Ricochets athleticism, supernatural.
Tell me when you want the fight, punk.
[crowd chanting] Ricochet!
I'm backstage, hoping to get a word with Ricochet.
Hey, Ricochet. Do you have a second?
I just-- I was hoping to get your thoughts
on Logan Paul coming to Monday Night Raw tonight.
Honestly, I'm happy.
I'm thrilled that he actually accepted my invitation to come tonight. But I--
I just don't get this dude, man.
He can show up late, come and go as he pleases,
all because, what? He's a YouTube star?
That's hilarious.
When he actually does show up,
there is some business that we're gonna take care of.
But until then, respectfully, Jackie, everything that I want to say to Logan…
I'm gonna say it to his face.
[Corey] And there could be a showdown looming between Ricochet and The Maverick.
But it is NXT North American Title time.
["Worlds Apart" playing]
[Kevin Patrick] Sami Zayn has an opportunity
to become a double champion tonight in WWE.
[Corey] But Sami had better be careful not to underestimate "Dirty" Dom
because Dom has proven to be resourceful, if nothing else.
When it comes to a life of crime,
Sami Zayn's more of the "Throw a can of soup at a famous painting."
That's about the most dangerous thing Sami's ever done.
[Kevin Patrick] Oh, real tough-guy talk just 'cause you caught a shark this week.
[crowd cheering]
[Kevin Patrick] What a match we've got coming up.
Sami Zayn. Will that be the answer?
Who will beat Dominik Mysterio
or will Dominik retain tonight?
With The Judgment Day standing by his side.
[Corey] Dom does not need The Judgment day.
He's got them just in case.
But Dirty Dom can handle business all on his own.
Like he used to do in the yard. Time after time.
Sami's about to learn all about that life.
Well, folks over on SmackDown,
the unhinged Jey Uso has been on a warpath,
and seemingly, he'll stop at nothing on his quest to dismantle Roman Reigns
to be the most dominant champion of the modern era.
Roman Reigns accepts Jey's SummerSlam challenge.
We're gonna find out. We're gonna take a look back.
And when Roman sets the Rules of Engagement.
[announcer] The following contest scheduled for one fall
is for the NXT North American Championship!
Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Kevin Owens,
he is one-half of the undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions,
Sami Zayn!
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Sami Zayn with an opportunity to become a double champion
here tonight in Tampa. But it will be no easy task.
["It Is My Time" playing]
[announcer] And his opponent,
accompanied to the ring by Mr. Money in the Bank, Damian Priest,
and the Women's World Champion, Rhea Ripley.
Representing The Judgment Day,
he is the NXT North American Champion,
Dominik Mysterio!
[crowd booing]
[Kevin Patrick] Millions around the world watching right now,
hoping that Sami Zayn will wipe that smug look
off the face of Dominik Mysterio.
[Corey] There are millions around the globe
watching right now, wishing they could be Dirty Dom,
surrounded by Mami,
the Women's World Champion, with Señor Money in the Bank
watching your back. It's good to be "Dirty" Dom.
[Kevin Patrick] How powerful The Judgment Day are right now?
[Corey] Check out those beautiful, new sharkskin boots Dom is wearing
that were gifted to him by Mami
after his NXT North American Title victory.
Sharkskin, KP. Actual shark. Megalodon skin.
[crowd booing]
[Kevin Patrick] Look at that.
Dominik Mysterio. I think millions would love to see Dominik
going along without Mami helping him out all the time.
[Corey] Stop projecting your personal opinions on the WWE Universe, KP.
If you've got an issue with "Dirty" Dom, stand up and hit him in the mouth.
-Otherwise, shut it! -[Kevin Patrick laughs]
[Kevin Patrick] NXT North American Championship,
the prize tonight.
Dominik Mysterio victorious over Wes Lee in a phenomenal showing from Wes Lee
on NXT last Tuesday.
Defending it on SmackDown, here now again on Monday Night Raw
against Sami Zayn.
You just see it in the eyes of Sami Zayn.
He loves nothing more than antagonizing The Judgment Day.
And especially Dominik Mysterio.
[Corey] Sami Zayn is a world-class competitor.
But to truly hang with "Dirty" Dom, you've gotta bend, if not break the rules.
And Sami Zayn is afraid to take the tags off of his mattress.
He doesn't have what it takes to hang with a thug like "Dirty" Dom.
[Kevin Patrick] Zayn-- Oh, my--
Massive clothesline sending Dom to the outside.
[Corey] Sami looking to take it high risk. Look out!
-[all exclaiming] -[Corey] Wow! "Dirty" Dom is in trouble.
The NXT North American Title is on the line.
[Kevin Patrick] Welcome back, folks.
NXT North American Championship on the line.
Dominik Mysterio of The Judgment Day defending against Sami Zayn.
Kevin Owens watching on,
as are Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest of The Judgment Day.
[crowd] Five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten.
[Kevin Patrick] During the commercial break, Rhea Ripley with a cheap shot.
[Corey] I would say it was an opportunistic strike
from the Women's World Champion that paid dividends for "Dirty" Dom.
But now, Sami Zayn, from the top, and Señor Money in the Bank.
[Kevin Patrick] Kevin Owens with his own answer to Priest.
[indistinct yelling]
[Corey] Oh, no. Wow.
KO got caught red-handed.
[crowd booing]
[Kevin Patrick] Outplayed
by The Judgment Day,
[Kevin Patrick laughs]
[Corey] This official is drunk with power.
This is completely unnecessary.
I don't know who he thinks he is tonight, kicking Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest
out of ringside.
[Kevin Patrick] Is Dom feeling it slipping away now
as a Priest and Rhea Ripley exit?
-Look at Sami Zayn go. -[Corey] Michinoku Driver!
[Kevin Patrick] For the victory of the NXT North American Championship--
-Dom kicking out. -[Corey] What a display of toughness
from "Dirty" Dom, the newly crowned NXT North American Champion.
Don't forget, this coming Sunday, streaming live on Peacock,
the NXT Great American Bash in Austin, Texas.
You know, "Dirty" Dom would love to strut into Texas
with his gold proudly around his waist.
[Kevin Patrick] You can say that again.
Mysterio, now. Sami had him scouted.
Quickly back up on his feet and quickly in for the cover.
-For Sami Zayn! -[crowd counting]
Kick out by Dominik again.
[Corey] Take a look at this.
Sami turning Dom inside out. Deep hook of the leg,
just not quite enough to keep the champion down.
[Kevin Patrick] The credit, though,
it speaks to the maturation of Dominik Mysterio.
The North American Champion, back up on his feet now.
Sami Zayn, one-half of the Undisputed Tag Team Champions.
[Corey] Number one trend in the United States on X, KP.
I love it.
I heard Elon Musk's a big "Dirty" Dom guy.
[Kevin Patrick] I'm not surprised by that at all.
Looking for a superplex. Sami, now, blows to the midsection.
[groans]
[Corey] Headbutt between the eyes of "Dirty" Dom. Sami knows how to fly.
[Kevin Patrick] Take him--
[Corey] And so does Dom.
Caught mid-air, to retain the NXT North American--
No, Sami Zayn is still alive.
[Corey] This is why you have to be careful not to overlook "Dirty" Dom.
Sami's comfortable in the skies, but Dominik grew up in the sky.
I don't know if you know who his dad is, but, you know, Dom knows a thing or two.
And nearly knocked off Zayn. Look at this ruthlessness.
[crowd booing]
I'm the man around here.
[Kevin Patrick] Deafening boos here in Tampa Bay.
And everywhere WWE heads to.
[Corey] No, we're in Tampa. It's a proper city.
The Bay includes multiple areas.
A little geography for you.
[Kevin Patrick] We need it, man. We need it.
[Corey] Dropkick right on the shoulder of Sami Zayn.
Great strategy by Dom, targeting Sami, who has a history of injuries.
[Kevin Patrick] And no turn wasted, and look at this.
[Corey] And the Amalie Arena about to feel the heat.
-[Kevin Patrick] Not quite. Sami, now. -[Corey] And he wanted
the Blue Thunder Bomb, but Dom had it scouted.
How about this evolution of Dominik Mysterio as a competitor?
-[Kevin Patrick] Keep talking, Corey. -[Corey] I will. I'm gonna talk.
I'm gonna laugh. I'm gonna say, "I told you so."
Do you accept the charges from county? No.
[Kevin Patrick] Swing and a miss from your boy, "Dirty" Dom.
Here we go.
Sami Zayn! Blue Thunder Bomb!
Take it home! Sami Zayn, for the NXT--
[all exclaiming]
Dominik kicking out.
What a crowd! What a night here for Monday Night Raw!
Four thousand four hundred and nine of the WWE Universe.
A jammers crowd here enjoying the action.
[Corey] At stake, the NXT North American Championship,
currently held by "Dirty" Dom.
[Kevin Patrick] A little bit of trepidation
in the face of Dominik Mysterio. Begging.
Trying to make his way out of the ring.
Dragged back inside by a hungry Sami Zayn.
[Corey] And the sharkskin boots upside the head of Sami Zayn.
Dropkick to the spine. And here we go. Maybe this time.
[Kevin Patrick] Dominik-- Sami Zayn, this time!
619 to the face of Zayn to retain the NXT-- No.
Sami kicking out again.
[Corey] A look of disbelief on the face of "Dirty" Dom.
Sami kicking out on instinct alone.
[Kevin Patrick] Kevin Owens,
and also Damian Priest, and Rhea Ripley ejected.
Removed from ringside.
It's one-on-one here for the NXT North American Championship.
[Corey] The malice in the eyes of "Dirty" Dom.
[crowd booing]
Come on, Sami.
I'm the champion.
[Kevin Patrick] Block by Sami. Resilient.
Spirited Sami Zayn.
With the strength on show from Dominik Mysterio.
Wait for the boos here now.
[crowd booing]
[Kevin Patrick] Will there be a third?
[Corey] Oh, there will be.
[Kevin Patrick] Three Amigos to Zayn.
[Corey] "Dirty" Dom making the climb.
They're going to be partying Ybor tonight.
[Kevin Patrick] Dominik Looking for the Frog-- Knees are up.
[Corey] Oh, no.
Sami trying to rally.
[Kevin Patrick] Can Sami Zayn become a double champion
and take home the NXT North American Championship?
-[all exclaiming] -[Kevin Patrick] Thrown to the corner.
[crowd cheering]
[Kevin Patrick] Eyes on the prize now for Sami.
The circuit.
[Corey] From behind.
[Kevin Patrick] Dominik Mysterio may stick this one.
[bell dings]
["It Is My Time" playing]
[announcer] Here is your winner, and still the NXT North American Champion,
Dominik Mysterio!
[Corey] Against all odds,
perhaps the greatest win of "Dirty" Dom's career.
[Kevin Patrick] Sami had him in sight.
Sami Zayn looked like he had Dominik Mysterio beat,
but only for Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest.
[Corey] Sami took his eye off the ball. You can blame Ripley.
You can blame Priest. You don't know what happened in the back.
KO might have tripped on his way out here.
You have no evidence.
[Kevin Patrick] KO looks to be bad.
[Corey] KO might have tried to attack Dominik or Damian.
Maybe he was looking at Mami.
You know what they say about Karma, KP?
[Kevin Patrick] Moments ago, here on Monday Night Raw,
a match for the NXT North American Championship,
Sami Zayn looked certain to take down Dominik Mysterio and win the title.
Only for the intervention
of The Judgment Day's Priest and Rhea Ripley.
[bell dings]
[Kevin Patrick] Sami Zayn took his eyes off the prize,
and the resourceful "Dirty" Dom made Zayn pay.
[announcer] The NXT North American Champion, Dominik Mysterio!
[Kevin Patrick] The position of Kevin Owens now, a real concern.
[Corey] What a win by a fighting champion.
-I have a broken-- -Just relax.
-I'm just gonna raise your arm. -[groaning]
-I'm gonna raise your arm. -No, no.
-They broke my-- [coughs] -It's broken for sure?
It's not looking good.
It's a possibility. All right, take a deep breath.
Unfortunately for Kevin Owens, he learned the hard way,
you don't mess with The Judgment Day.
Switching gears now, on Friday Night SmackDown,
the Bloodline Civil War continues to rage on.
And on Friday night, it was pulsating, it was blockbuster, it was everything,
as Roman Reigns heads towards SummerSlam. This is what happened.
[man] Once Roman Reigns right-hand man, his cousin, main event,
Jey Uso, who has now challenged The Tribal Chief at SummerSlam.
You still want to do this, son?
You're making me do this.
You called the shot?
Jimmy's in the hospital.
So, now, Roman, I gotta get you.
You ain't gonna get me because you just don't get it.
You're just a soldier, man. A pawn in this game.
We don't need no contract, the contract is in the blood.
This is Tribal Combat now.
That means anything goes.
Do the Elders know about this?
It was their ideals.
You think this is my first rodeo?
You think I ran this business for almost a decade now?
It'll mean nothing to me.
Let's go.
I said…
it's Tribal Combat now.
[crowd cheering]
[man] Roman Reigns has put the undisputed championship on the line at SummerSlam,
and it also appears it could be the Tribal Chief on the line as well.
-["Born to be Wild" playing] -[Kevin Patrick] Are we set to see the end
of the most dominant champion of the modern era?
This is far more, though,
than Roman's undisputed championship on the line, one week from Saturday,
at SummerSlam.
[Corey] It is Tribal Combat
for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.
Reigns versus Jey Uso.
[Ricochet] Hey, Shin.
Have you seen Logan anywhere?
No, I haven't.
Of course, this dude, man. Let me know if you do. All right.
Listen, your loss last week, that was on me.
So that kick to the face, I'm gonna let it slide.
This ain't charity. You only get one free one.
But tonight, I gotta settle things with big Bronson Reed.
So I don't expect to see you out there.
And if I do, then I know that we we have a problem.
Understood?
Good talk.
[Corey] Ciampa had better be careful not to set more fires than he can put out.
["Battle Tested" playing]
[bell dings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, from Black Forest, South Australia,
weighing in at 330 pounds, Bronson Reed!
[Kevin Patrick] You're looking at the braggadocious bully,
Big Bronson Reed, furious about the intervention from Ciampa.
In his match last week. Reed wants revenge.
We've got a one-on-one match you simply cannot miss.
That's next on Monday Night Raw.
["Battle Tested" playing]
I put a whooping
on one-half of the Undisputed Tag Team Champion, Sami Zayn,
-You did that. -[laughs]
-Hey, man. -Excuse me. A little respect
for the NXT North American Champion, please.
You're gonna act like I'm not standing here?
Yes, that's exactly how he's gonna act.
Is that a problem?
We got a problem?
Nope.
This is what I'm talking about. You guys walk around here
all day picking on people. You know what I'd love to see?
I'd love to see you try that with me.
[chuckles]
You're really stepping to the most dangerous man in the entire WWE?
All right.
[speaking in Spanish]
Tonight,
you'll receive your punishment.
[laughs]
Tell 'em.
Pendejo.
You got this. Okay?
[Corey] Ominous warning for Apollo Crews from Damian Priest.
But speaking of ominous, look at the size of this behemoth.
Big Bronson Reed, as mean and nasty as he is large.
["No One Will Survive" playing]
[announcer] And his opponent, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
weighing in at 201 pounds,
Tommaso Ciampa!
[Kevin Patrick] Tommaso Ciampa is still living.
A couple of weeks ago, Ciampa returns. He's got a match against The Miz.
Ciampa was set to defeat The Miz. Going through the table here.
It's all to marshal Ciampa at this point.
That is until Big Bronson Reed, potentially a hired assassin by The Miz,
wiping out The Blackheart, Ciampa.
[Corey] A tsunami from Big Bronson Reed. Flattens Tommaso Ciampa.
And in the opinion of Bronson Reed, it was strictly business.
[bell dings]
But I assure you, Tommaso Ciampa took this very, very personally,
which is how we ended up here last Monday.
[Kevin Patrick] Shinsuke Nakamura and Bronson Reed.
And look at this.
A little receipt from Ciampa. Bronson Reed looking to end Nakamura.
-And out of nowhere. -[bell dings]
This would go smack in the face of Ciampa. The victory handed to Bronson Reed.
But I don't think Ciampa gives a damn about wins or losses
when it comes to his intervention last week.
[Corey] Shinsuke Nakamura certainly had an opinion
about Ciampa's intervention, interference.
[yelling]
[Corey] And The King of Strong Style none too pleased.
Wait a minute.
Come on!
[Corey] I got--
-[bell dings] -[Corey] There we go.
Ciampa throwing his jacket at Reed before the opening bell.
Questionable strategy from the veteran.
But it seems like maybe Ciampa is trying to get under the skin of Big Bronson Reed.
[Kevin Patrick] Bronson Reed, though.
As tall as he is wide, Bronson Reed, a man that has inflicted so much damage
since arriving on Monday Night Raw.
[grunts]
We wonder, is Ciampa, who was out for nine months,
aware of who he's stepping into the ring with.
[Corey] Ciampa knows exactly who he's dealing with in Big Bronson Reed.
Ciampa, at one point, referred to himself as The Blackheart of NXT,
the same stomping grounds where Bronson Reed ran roughshod.
[groans]
[Corey] Now, here we are on Monday Night Raw,
certainly plenty of history between these two, but it's about the here.
It's about the now. And Ciampa teeing off.
[Kevin Patrick] Trading blows now.
Perilous position for both superstars.
[Corey] No way. No way.
As cerebral as Ciampa has the ability to be,
this is an ill-advised attempt. You're not gonna overpower
Big Bronson Reed. No matter how malicious your soul is,
which we know, Ciampa likes to get down and dirty.
[both grunting]
[Corey] Ciampa has a ruthless side, second to none
and is bringing the fight to the Aussie powerhouse.
[Kevin Patrick] He told me earlier his mind has become a broken record,
just replaying what Bronson Reed did to him
in that match with The Miz.
[Corey] There must be something in the water in Milwaukee.
That explains a lot about why Champ is the way he is.
[Kevin Patrick] Nice smile on Ciampa.
But Reed back on his feet.
[both grunting]
[Corey] And look at this Oklahoma Stampede-style powerslam.
Bronson Reed channeling his inner Dr. Death.
Cover here by Reed. This could do it.
[Kevin Patrick] Bronson to put away Ciampa. Early kick out.
The Blackheart knocked on with the Aussie powerhouse.
[Corey] After being crushed into the turnbuckle,
relieving his own feet, achieving additional impact
in that crushing powerslam, and Ciampa is in a bad way right now.
[grunts]
[Kevin Patrick] Pulverizing the ribs of Tommaso Ciampa.
[Corey] And notice how almost stoic Bronson Reed has been.
He's cool under pressure.
He's not taking this personally.
This is just another night at the office for Big Bronson Reed.
[Kevin Patrick] He calls himself Mr. Nice Guy.
Not sure anyone else calls him that.
[grunting]
[Kevin Patrick] Hang on a second. Is Bronson Reed fading here?
Look at the strength of Ciampa.
[Corey] Ciampa was able to slip his forearm under the chin of Reed,
and Big Bronson was fading, at least for the moment.
With this, it could spell disaster for Ciampa.
[Kevin Patrick] Three hundred plus pounds here, and look at Bronson Reed.
[grunts]
[Corey] Driving all of the wind out of the lungs of Tommaso Ciampa.
He might have cracked a rib or two.
This is all in a day's work for Big Bronson Reed.
This is where Reed thrives.
He has the ability to impose his will on an opponent.
[all exclaiming]
[Corey] Reed is savoring the suffering of Tommaso Ciampa right now.
[groaning]
[Kevin Patrick] This is sadistic.
Here's another look at the big body.
[Corey] It's about to go from bad to worse.
[all exclaiming]
[Corey] Ciampa got the knee up.
Reed is rocked.
Can Ciampa fight his way back into this?
[breathing heavily]
[Kevin Patrick] Welcome back to Monday Night Raw.
Jammers crowd here tonight. There were 14,000 in Tampa Bay.
One-on-one action.
Bronson Reed and Ciampa. And look a Big Bronson.
This before the commercial break. But Ciampa, boom!
[all exclaiming]
[groans]
[Kevin Patrick] How impressive from The Blackheart, Ciampa?
[all exclaiming]
[Corey] That was impressive.
[Kevin Patrick] Reed now, to put away Ciampa, who kicks out.
Bronson Reed calls that a Cyclone Slam.
This walking natural disaster.
A big boot from Ciampa.
Ciampa with ideas for the height, just caught by Bronson Reed.
[both grunting]
[all exclaiming]
[Kevin Patrick] Is this an opening for Ciampa?
Both men out on their feet.
[Corey] Neither man is on their feet, KP. They're both down.
They've been beating the holy hell out of one another.
Reed looked-- Once again an Oklahoma Stampede.
Great counter by Ciampa into the inverted DDT.
It is truly anyone's match at this point, and now it's time for the heavy artillery.
[crowd exclaiming]
[Kevin Patrick] Trading shots now. A big right.
Reed responding to Ciampa.
Looking to make a statement here tonight on Monday Night Raw.
-Both superstars. -[Corey] Oh!
Ciampa looking to chop down The Big Man, strike after strike.
Now, with a full head of steam.
[Kevin Patrick] Ciampa once more, but Reed is still standing.
[Corey] Great agility by The Big Man, Bronson Reed.
Rolling elbow by Ciampa.
[Kevin Patrick] And eventually, Bronson Reed taken off his feet.
Ciampa, in for the cover.
And Reed, kicking out at two.
[Corey] If you've got a superstar as big as Bronson Reed,
it's very difficult to position yourself with maximum weight on Reed's shoulders.
As we see, a modified Famouser from Ciampa.
And there is no earthly way I can think of
for Ciampa to lock in the fairy-tale ending
on a man the size of Big Bronson Reed.
Reid reversing. Looking to turn it around here.
[all exclaiming]
[Corey] Good night, Ciampa.
[Kevin Patrick] Ciampa kicks out!
Somehow.
[Corey] Ciampa would attempt a sunset flip
and a simple but extremely effective counter from Big Bronson Reed.
And we all know how this ends. It's a--
Well, Ciampa still has some fight left in him.
[groans]
[Corey] Desperate up-kicks.
[all exclaiming]
[Kevin Patrick] Man, Reed again, just flattening Ciampa.
Bronson Reed never got to hit the Tsunami last week
because of Ciampa, and his arrival on the scene.
[Corey] Let's take a look at this.
An epic-sized cell from Big Bronson Reed.
And Reed, now powering up Ciampa, who finds an escape.
[Kevin Patrick] Wonderful agility and reflexes from Ciampa.
[grunts]
[Kevin Patrick] Rocking the right.
[groans]
[Corey laughs] God!
[all exclaiming]
[Corey] Reed-- I'm sorry, Ciampa exposing his knee.
What has gotten into Tommaso Ciampa?
[Kevin Patrick] Reed turned him inside out.
Ciampa jumps straight back on his feet.
[Corey] These two just trying to knock the features off one another's face.
Reed may be out of gas.
-[all exclaiming] -[Corey] Step-up knee.
[Kevin Patrick] A massive knee from Ciampa. And look at Bronson.
Look at this.
[Corey] Forget about it.
[Kevin Patrick] No way.
No way!
[Corey] A heavy crash on Reed.
[crowd counting]
[Kevin Patrick] Oh! Reed's out at two.
What more does Ciampa have to do?
[Corey] Ciampa's asking himself that same question right now.
After a superhuman show of strength.
Here comes The King of Strong Style.
We know Nakamura has had run-ins
with both of these superstars over the past several weeks.
[Kevin Patrick] We heard Ciampa earlier on tonight say,
"Stay out of my business or else."
[indistinct conversation]
Go back to your business, Ciampa.
Go back. Go.
[Corey] Ciampa, to be honest, is wasting a great deal of valuable time.
And just got shoulder-blocked out of his boots by Reed for his troubles.
Now is the time to start loading up the sandbags on Bay Shore
-because here comes a Tsunami! -[crowd cheering]
[bell dings]
["Battle Tested" playing]
[announcer] Here's your winner, Bronson Reed!
[Corey] What a win tonight for Big Bronson Reed,
and Ciampa only has himself to blame.
I'm curious to see what the future holds for Nakamura. But let's be honest,
Ciampa took his eye off the ball and got squashed for doing that.
Yeah, Ciampa not the type of fella to let that slide.
And the same could be said about Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez
after they suffered the wrath of The Eradicator, Rhea Ripley last week.
Rhea, I really don't know how many times
-we have to tell you that we're just not-- -[groans]
[both grunting]
[objects clattering]
[indistinct yelling]
Are you okay? Hey, we need a doctor. We need a doctor.
[Kevin Patrick] And then inside the ring,
that injured leg of Raquel Rodriguez would play a part.
Liv Morgan hurt as well.
As Chelsea Green and Sonya Deville, would capitalize on the injured duo
becoming Tag Team Champions for the very first time.
Right now, I'd like to welcome my guest, Liv Morgan.
[crowd cheering]
I wanted to get your reaction to the events that transpired last week.
From what I understand, Raquel Rodriguez suffered a serious knee injury
after she was viciously attacked by Rhea Ripley.
Yes, um, Raquel is hurting, but luckily, she's a big, strong girl,
and I know she'll be back soon to take care of Rhea.
But as far as tonight is concerned, Rhea is all mine.
Not only did she take out Raquel, but she's the exact reason
why Raquel and I lost our tag team titles.
Rhea just walks around here like she can do whatever she wants.
She doesn't think that there's someone that could stop her.
And I don't really know if you remember this, Byron,
but I am the very last person to defeat Rhea Ripley.
And tonight, we go toe-to-toe.
Maybe I'll get beat up, but maybe I won't.
There's no way I'm backing down.
[laughs] Watch me.
Thank you so much, Liv. Uh, Corey, Kevin--
No, no, no.
-[crowd booing] -Byron, please explain something to me.
Why and how are you so stupid that you would interview
someone like Liv Morgan
instead of your new Women's Tag Team Champs?
Champ Sonya and Champ Chelsea, huh?
Well, Sonya, Chelsea,
respectfully, I did interview you both last week,
but Liv does have a match tonight with Rhea Ripley.
Oh, classic, if it's not about Liv, it's about Rhea.
If it's not about Rhea, it's about Liv.
The whole Raw revolves around Rhea Ripley.
Rhea.
We were just saying how everything revolves around you as it should.
Champ, Champ, Champ!
Champ things, right?
Only we understand.
Actually, we have champ duties to attend to right now, don't we?
I love what you did with the leather, though.
I warned Liv and Raquel to stay out of my way,
but they decided not to listen.
So I took Raquel out. And Liv is next.
You see the pattern forming here?
Byron?
[Kevin Patrick] Well, the Women's World Champion,
Rhea Ripley, is looking pretty unstoppable right now.
But the bright-eyed Liv Morgan wants to fight tonight.
Wants to go one-on-one with The Eradicator, Rhea Ripley.
It's coming your way next, here on Monday Night Raw.
[Kevin Patrick] There's a look at your World Heavyweight Champion,
The Visionary, Seth "Freakin" Rollins. And what a night it is for Rollins.
Getting set to step into the ring
to make his SummerSlam match official with the devious Finn Bálor.
["Liv Gone Mad" playing]
[bell dings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, from Elmwood Park, New Jersey, Liv Morgan!
[Kevin Patrick] Corey, we heard from a very confident Liv Morgan
before the commercial break.
But stepping into the ring against The Eradicator--
[all exclaiming]
[Corey] A blindside attack by Rhea Ripley.
How's that feel?
Huh? How's that feel?
[Corey] The Women's World Champion laying waste to Liv Morgan.
[grunting]
[Kevin Patrick] Rhea Ripley, a savage predator.
[Liv Morgan crying]
[Corey] This is what would happen if Oppenheimer took place in Barbie Land.
And this is just carnage and destruction.
Ripley may have just separated Morgan's shoulder.
And Mami's not done yet.
[Kevin Patrick] Get out of here, Liv.
[Corey] Morgan had designs on it, giving Ripley her comeuppance.
But instead, Morgan…
a victim of Rhea Ripley.
What is Mami gonna do here?
Oh, no.
[gasps]
[screaming]
You're gonna pay for getting in my business.
-[screams] -[grunts]
[crowd booing]
You're dead to me.
Done. Finished.
-Bye-bye, Liv. -[crying]
Get out of my business.
I warned you!
You mean nothing to me.
Nothing! Shut up!
[Liv Morgan crying]
Have fun in rehab.
[indistinct conversations]
[Corey] The damage has been done.
Rhea Ripley warned Liv Morgan.
[indistinct yelling]
[Corey] Someone try to get Ripley under control.
Move!
[Kevin Patrick] Oh, no.
[Corey] Rhea, enough is enough.
She's gonna end Morgan's career!
[screaming]
Suck that!
This is my division!
Mine!
[groaning]
Oh, my God.
Welcome to The Rhea Ripley Show.
[crowd booing]
This is my division.
You're lucky you're living in it.
Stay out of my business next time, chiquita.
Stupid. You should know me better, Liv.
You should know me better than that. You idiot.
I can't move it. I can't move it.
[man] It's okay.
Oh, my God.
[Kevin Patrick] WWE Raw are proud to be at the Amalie Arena tonight,
home of the Tampa Bay Lightning. of the NHL.
Down the road from the Buccaneers home at Raymond James Stadium.
Hosted WrestleMania a couple of years ago.
Of course, always brilliant to be back in Tampa Bay.
[Corey] A hush has fallen over the WWE Universe here in Tampa.
After moments ago, a scheduled match
between Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley never officially began.
With Ripley attacking Morgan before the opening bell,
and this was just hard to watch.
[screams]
[Corey] Incredible brutality attacking the shoulder of Morgan.
Listen to this headbutt.
[all exclaiming]
[Corey] And things continue to get worse for Liv Morgan
at the hands of The Eradicator.
You're gonna pay for getting in my business.
-[screaming] -[grunting]
[screaming]
-[Corey] That was the first. -[crying]
[Corey] This, the second.
Suck that!
I can't move it. I can't move it.
[man] It's okay.
Oh, my God.
[indistinct conversations]
All right, Liv. All right, Liv. I'm gonna try to stabilize your arm, okay?
-Okay? -Okay.
No, no, no, it's not okay.
It's not okay. I can't move it.
Try to breathe, try to breathe.
A terrible situation for Liv Morgan. We'll do our best to keep you updated
on Liv's condition as that information becomes available to us.
Just a frightening scene all around.
It was certainly frightening last week. We had our Viking Rules Match,
and Maxxine Dupri,
well, she did well, but, I mean, not as well as she would have hoped.
The Vikings victorious here.
And Maxxine after getting the Letterman Jacket back
in this match would maybe take her eye off the ball here a little bit.
Valhalla, out of nowhere, steering Maxxine through a table.
The Vikings are home territory in this match.
[all exclaiming]
[Corey] Valhalla, again making her presence known.
And look at this display of power from Erik and Ivar.
Ragnarok to the big man, Otis.
An astounding victory for The Viking Raiders.
Viking Raiders, uh, congratulations.
You won your little Viking Rules match. There's just one little problem.
Nobody knows what Viking Rules actually are.
-Right, -But how about this?
How about we have an Academy Rules Match? You want to put my head through a shield?
How about I put your heads through a freaking chalkboard?
-Thank you. -Relax. I got this.
Listen, Val, I don't know what your deal is
or why you're so obsessed with me, but I have been embarrassing you
week after week. And then, you finally get one up on me
and you think I'm gonna fall off?
Sis, I hate to bring you bad news,
but no one puts the Alpha Queen through a table.
So we're gonna handle this my way. Okay? One-on-one.
Me and you in my first singles match ever.
See you next week, Val.
Oh, yeah!
[Corey] It's the first time I ever agreed with Otis.
[Kevin Patrick] I think everyone agrees with Otis. Bring it on next week.
[upbeat music playing]
[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Ricochet!
[Kevin Patrick] I caught up with Ricochet a little bit earlier,
and he said to me regarding Logan Paul, "You can call me anything
and I've been called many things, but you never call me unprofessional."
But still bothering Ricochet here tonight.
[Corey] That's what Logan Paul does better than anybody.
Get under your opponent's skin. We've learned that in the past.
And Ricochet, simply the most current victim of The Maverick.
Look no further than what we're seeing here.
Ricochet has been waiting all night for Logan Paul,
and Logan continues to make Ricochet wait.
The mental game is strong from Logan Paul.
Logan. Logan, where are you at, homeboy?
Where you at?
Look, I know that you're here, so it's time for you to come out here
and show your stupid face.
No?
Where are you at Logan? Look, look--
I know you're not back there hanging out because there's a locker room full of guys
who know that you don't belong here.
We're here in Tampa, Florida, in an arena full of people
who know that you don't belong here.
[crowd cheering]
And there's one man standing in the center of this ring, Logan,
who knows you don't belong here.
And look, it's not because you're not good.
It's not because you ain't put in the work
because if you ask me, I think you have.
And honestly, you are good, Logan,
and some would even-- Some would say "special".
Some.
But I am Ricochet, and I am special
every time I get into this ring, every damn week.
[crowd cheering]
So, Logan, no, it's not because of your ability
that we don't think you belong here.
Simply put…
it's because you are an arrogant little prick.
[crowd cheering]
You are a prick, and you don't even respect anything that we do.
I have given from my life to this.
We've dedicated our lives to this. Days, weeks, months,
we go without seeing our families for a chance, a small chance
that we actually get to fight for something bigger than ourselves.
So, no, Logan, you won't understand that. And you never will.
So, go ahead, Logan. Show up when you want.
Leave when you want. Do what you want.
That's okay, 'cause wherever you are, Logan, wherever you are in this arena,
I'm here to say one thing.
I'm here
to challenge you
for a match at SummerSlam.
[crowd cheering]
You go around running your mouth, Logan, talking about a fight.
Well, if it's a fight that you want, Logan,
then it's a fight that you're gonna--
[all exclaiming]
[Corey] From behind, Logan's here.
[Corey laughs]
Hey, hey, hey, Ricochet, buddy,
I accept your challenge for a match at SummerSlam.
Yeah, that's right, Tampa.
I'm gonna show all of you why I am the best in the WWE.
I'm talking to you up front. Yeah, guy with a moustache.
Hey, smile, bro. I'm gonna make you famous.
Yeah. You need to get laid, you stupid virgin.
Hey, for real, y'all look stupid as hell out here trying to challenge me.
Yo, I'm the best--
[all exclaiming]
[Corey] Shooting Star Press by Ricochet
How humiliating.
[crowd cheering]
[Kevin Patrick] You're live, Logan.
[Corey] Yet again,
Ricochet gets the upper hand on The Maverick.
And it's a fight that you're gonna--
[Corey] Logan Paul with a sneak attack flattening Ricochet.
[Kevin Patrick] Ricochet, saying--
Trying to challenge me? Yo, I'm the best--
[Kevin Patrick] Ricochet, quickly back up on his feet.
The unsuspecting Logan Paul.
Look at this, from the highlight of the night.
[all exclaiming]
[Kevin Patrick] Challenge accepted. SummerSlam, one week from Saturday.
Yeah. Safe to say there is no love lost between Logan Paul and Ricochet.
All right, with that, please welcome my guest at this time,
The Queen of Spades, Shayna Baszler.
Shayna, how are you feeling about everything
that has been going on between you and Ronda Rousey and--
I'm so sick and tired of hearing that name. I--
To have her name brought up in reference to everything I do.
I'm tired of it.
Talking hasn't settled it. A match isn't going to settle it.
I'm going to settle this in the only way it can be settled.
At SummerSlam,
I'm going to settle this in a language that only Ronda Rousey knows best.
At SummerSlam,
I am going to fight Ronda Rousey.
[Corey] Can only speculate as to what exactly Baszler means.
["Rise For The Night" playing]
[Kevin Patrick] Fighting, something
The Punishment of The Judgment Day knows all about.
[fireworks explode]
[bell dings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, representing The Judgment Day,
he is Mr. Money in the Bank, Damian Priest!
[Corey] She means Señor Money in the Bank.
[Kevin Patrick] Come on, Samantha.
Señor Money in the Bank, Damian Priest.
A bully to many people around WWE.
Stood in the face of Apollo Crews earlier tonight.
But Apollo Crews never backs down from anybody.
Recently drafted to Monday Night Raw, Crews has his work cut out tonight.
Who will prevail?
Apollo Crews returning to the ring here on Monday Night Raw,
against The Punishment within The Judgment Day,
Señor Money in the Bank.
One-on-one action coming your way from Tampa Bay.
[man] The City of Brotherly Love. It's got its own beat.
The birthplace of America, where you're always reminded,
"There's tough, and then there's Philly tough"
Next April, the knockout punch is coming.
[man 1] This is the greatest live event in entertainment.
[man] And that, that's a Philly thing.
WrestleMania, live from Philadelphia, April 2024.
Tickets available August 18th.
["Born to be Wild" playing]
[Corey] We want to send a special thank you to the legendary Steppenwolf
for Born to Be Wild, an official theme song of WWE SummerSlam
from the album Steppenwolf, available now on Apple Music and Spotify.
[exhales]
[groans]
[crowd booing]
[Saxton] Excuse me, Logan.
-Logan, do you care to comment? -Stop.
Do you see that?
That was unprofessional as hell.
All right? But you know what? I find it inappropriate.
Quite frankly, I feel victimized.
But none of that matters, okay? Because next Monday,
I'm coming to Houston on Raw, and I'm coming for Ricochet.
And I'm gonna pop his stupid bald head.
-No offense. -Thanks.
[Corey] I knew I love Logan Paul.
Next week, The Maverick returns, and now, Señor Money in the Bank.
[Kevin Patrick] Maybe the most powerful man in all of WWE
with that contract by his side.
["The Best Is Yet To Come" playing]
[announcer] And his opponent, weighing in at 220 pounds,
Apollo Crews!
[Corey] I think you mean "dangerous" as Señor Money in the Bank
because when it comes to raw power, Apollo Crews would like to enter the chat.
One of the most complete athletes
on the WWE roster. Crews with a massive opportunity
to make some big waves tonight on Monday Night Raw.
at the expense of Damian Priest.
[Kevin Patrick] Well said, Corey.
Since being drafted to Monday Night Raw,
he said, "I come back with motivation, but also clarity.
I've got kids", he said. "I want the kids to look at me as a winner.
I want to go out there and show them what they're dad is all about."
[Corey] If Damian Priest beats up Apollo Crews,
does that make him a bad father?
His kids need to be in therapy now 'cause Señor Money in the Bank
kicked Crews' teeth down his throat?
[Kevin Patrick] Can't blame the man for wanting to be a winner.
And what a scalp it would be
if Apollo Crews could take out Damian Priest.
-[Corey] It's a big "What if?" -[Kevin Patrick] Yeah.
[Corey] Take a look at this. Right off the opening,
Priest using his highly educated feet, a strong martial arts background.
And again, no disrespect to Apollo Crews.
Crews has been an Intercontinental Champion here,
been the United States Champion. Has a very successful tenure down in NXT.
But it's not about what have you done in the past,
it's about what have you done for me lately.
[Kevin Patrick] It certainly the case.
Apollo Crews knows the Tampa area well.
Became a champion at WrestleMania here two years ago.
Becoming the Intercontinental Champion.
[Corey] I don't care how much time Apollo Crews spent on Dale Mabry,
that has nothing to do with being able to solve Señor Money in the Bank.
His athleticism might help, though.
[Kevin Patrick] Taking down Damian Priest now.
What's up?
Apollo Crews is feeling him.
[Corey] Listen, I like Apollo Crews. Personally, he's a great human being.
But the fact is, the strongest criticism
against Crews in the past is that he lacks killer instinct.
Maybe we're wrong now.
[Kevin Patrick] Maybe he heard you. Cover. Kick out by Priest.
[Corey] It's not just me.
Apollo crews, again, as a guy that we've talked about for years,
that has all the tools to be a major player here in WWE.
There's an instance of his athleticism,
and he nearly just picked Priest up over his head in a military press.
[Kevin Patrick] What about Damian Priest, Señor Money in the Bank?
Do you think he's keeping an eye
of what's going on with Roman Reigns and The Bloodline?
[Corey] Not at all.
I think Damian Priest, right now, is calling his own shots on his own terms.
Whenever he so chooses.
Such are the perks of being Señor Money in the Bank.
Broken Arrow. Cover. This could do it.
[Kevin Patrick] Apollo Crews is still here.
-Kicking out. -[Corey] I think the better question is,
is Roman Reigns keeping the quarter of his eye on Damian Priest?
I also think that answer is yes
because The Tribal Chief understands what it means
to be at the top of the mountain.
[Kevin Patrick] Damian Priest here, ready to feast.
[Corey] And while we're talking Roman Reigns,
you can't dismiss Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
As we look again at the athleticism of Apollo Crews. Making a comeback.
Rollins has to know that, yes, he's dealing with Finn Bálor.
They'll sign the contract later tonight.
But Priest always looms.
[Kevin Patrick] And The Judgment Day, so dominant.
The contract signing to come later tonight.
Finn Bálor will hope to be World Heavyweight Champion at SummerSlam.
[Corey] Damian Priest imposing his will on a very game Apollo Crews.
And I guarantee you that Seth Rollins is watching,
and perhaps, Finn Bálor is watching as well.
Because, yes, they may be stablemates-- South of Heaven.
[Kevin Patrick] Good night, Apollo Crews.
[bell dings]
["Rise For The Night" playing]
[announcer] Here is your winner,
Mr. Money in the Bank, Damian Priest!
[Kevin Patrick] The Judgment Day, yet again, proving their dominance.
Tonight here on Raw,
Dominik Mysterio retaining his North American Championship earlier.
Rhea Ripley with that savage attack on Liv Morgan.
Priest With the victory,
and Bálor to come later tonight with the contract signing.
This is the hot start from Damian Priest.
Apollo wanted to gain some momentum, flattened by the right of Priest.
The South of Heaven, and the one, two, three.
[bell dings]
[Corey] Señor Money in the Bank.
Dinero in el banco, should you so choose.
The most dangerous dude in WWE right now.
I did it. I told you I'd do it.
Becky, congratulations on your victory over Zoey Stark.
I mean, you must be ecstatic considering what was on the line.
Yeah, well, I was so focused on not getting tattooed.
I never got the chance to say, "The Man has come around to Tampa!"
[crowd cheering]
And now that I do have my rematch with Trish Status,
I've said it before, I'll say it again, it ain't over until I win.
[Corey] KP, how jealous are you of Jackie Redmond right now?
[Kevin Patrick laughs] Would you let it go?
You and your Trish Stratus posters.
["Prepare To Fight" playing]
[announcer] Please welcome Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci,
and the Intercontinental Champion, The Ring General,
Gunther, Imperium!
[Kevin Patrick] You're looking at the longest reigning
Intercontinental Champion this century, Gunther.
Two weeks away from surpassing Pedro Morales.
It's the second the longest of all time.
And tonight, The Ring General will stand face-to-face
with The Scottish Warrior, Drew McIntyre.
What could go wrong?
It is known throughout the nine realms
that no one loves to fight more than Vikings.
And the gods are pleased when we do battle in their name.
Maxxine, it is with a glad heart that I accept your foolish challenge.
Because after all, the gods do smile upon brave woman.
But let me offer you one piece of advice.
Consult those gods, Maxxine,
you're gonna need 'em.
[Corey] A warning from Valhalla. Challenge accepted, and we are joined
by the Intercontinental Champion, Gunther, and Imperium.
[Kevin Patrick] Lockstep in motion,
awaiting the arrival of The Scottish Warrior!
["Gallantry" playing]
[crowd cheering]
[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Drew McIntyre!
[Kevin Patrick] How good is it
to have The Scottish Warrior, Drew McIntyre, back on Raw?
And McIntyre, he does not seem fazed by what stands before him.
The frightening sight of Gunther and Imperium.
All right, Gunther.
I heard what you had to say last week when I wasn't here,
issuing challenges to Drew McIntyre.
I'm here.
I'm dressed.
I see the Intercontinental Championship.
Why don't we do this right now?
[crowd cheering]
So, after all that happened,
you want me to put the Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship
on the line right here tonight?
Did I stutter?
You want me to put the Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion on the line
here in Tampa, Florida?
-[crowd cheering] -I dare you.
I've put prestige back on this title,
and I've raised it to a level never seen before.
And you want me to defend it tonight in front of those degenerates?
[crowd cheering]
It's unacceptable.
But it makes a lot of sense to me now.
I can really see why all those people can really connect with you.
Because just like them, you don't get anything done in life.
[crowd exclaiming]
You failed at Clash at the Castle.
I humiliated you at WrestleMania.
[crowd] What?
Drew, if you want to ride on my coattail, I accept.
[crowd] What?
And I'm gonna humiliate you again at SummerSlam.
[crowd] What?
All right, if you wanna talk about WrestleMania,
let's talk about WrestleMania.
But I'm going to tell you a quick story first.
You know, when Sheamus and I first met,
I was about 19 years old, and Seamus was about 42 at the time.
And our dream was one day to the singles match at WrestleMania,
and this past year, we had that singles match.
Over ten minutes of Brogues and Claymores.
I dove over the top rope. The people were going crazy,
and at our weakest, you slid in,
you picked the bones, and you won the match, as you should have.
We let our personal wishes get to us.
It was a Triple Threat Match,
but at SummerSlam, it's going to be one-on-one.
And you're going to find out why they've called me The Chosen One,
The Psychopath, The Scottish Warrior who wants to beat your arse.
New Intercontinental Champion.
[crowd cheering]
No, no, no, no, nein.
[crowd booing]
A Scottish Psychopath, Chosen One, whatever you like to call yourself,
how dare you to speak to our Gunther like that?
I actually like you.
Yeah. Look at you. You've got moxie.
You've got charisma. You're more exciting than him.
He's like watching paint dry half the time.
I think you should be the leader of Imperium.
[crowd cheering]
[indistinct conversation]
I am not just gonna stand here
and let you disrespect Imperium.
Well, since he's not willing to do something about it,
we're both dressed to go. How about you and I fight right now?
[crowd cheering]
I think we need a referee.
["Gallantry" playing]
[Corey] Will it be made official? McIntyre and Kaiser?
[inaudible conversation]
[Kevin Patrick] 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.
Fourteen and a half thousand members
of the WWE Universe here tonight in Tampa, Florida.
-One-on-one action. -[bell dings]
The Scottish Warrior, Drew McIntyre, and Ludwig Kaiser of Imperium.
[Corey] Have to Ludwig Kaiser
stepping up to defend the honor of Imperium,
after McIntyre tried to make a mockery
of one of the most dominant groups in recent WWE history,
led by The Ring General, Gunther.
[Kevin Patrick] A mockery? I mean, Imperium's Gunther here
called Drew McIntyre a failure.
Saying he humiliated him at WrestleMania. Bit of a stretch, no?
[Corey] It's not when you repeat the results.
Look back in the history books, and it's going to read like Gunther said.
[Kevin Patrick] That's not what Drew said.
[Corey] The "W" is next to Gunther's name.
[Kevin Patrick] McIntyre wants Gunther 1v1. No Sheamus.
[Corey] McIntyre also thinks
that Ludwig Kaiser should be the leader of Imperium.
[Corey mimicking Kaiser's accent] I'm going to do commentary
as Ludwig Kaiser for the duration of this match.
Kevin Patrick, be at the top of your game,
as we witness a side headlock that will make The Ring General blush.
This is expert wrestling ability from Ludwig Kaiser.
The Ring General is impressed.
-[Corey in normal accent] McIntyre's not. -[Kevin Patrick] You are too good at that.
-[Corey] I know. I'm really great. -[Kevin Patrick laughs]
[Kevin Patrick] Kaiser now, looking for a bit of momentum.
It's Drew McIntyre's first one-on-one match since before WrestleMania. McIntyre!
[Corey] The Scottish Warrior in phenomenal physical condition.
Arguably bigger and better than he was at WrestleMania.
And now, much to the chagrin of the Intercontinental Champion,
The Scottish Warrior has his sights
set on Gunther, and the Intercontinental Championship.
But right now, the task at hand is Ludwig Kaiser.
It is extremely dangerous.
McIntyre looking to cave-in Kaiser's chest.
[Kevin Patrick] And who's watching on? The King of the Chops himself, Gunther.
[Corey mimicking Kaiser's accent] How dare you call him The King of the Chops?
He is The Ring General.
[Kevin Patrick] Gunther standing way too close for comfort here.
[Corey] For you, maybe. I happen to pay the proper respect
the Intercontinental Champion deserves, as does Giovanni Vinci.
As does Ludwig Kaiser.
[all exclaiming]
[Kevin Patrick] Kaiser, no idea where McIntyre was.
-But the German fighting back. -[all exclaiming]
A rare occasion where Scotland to be favored over the Germans.
[Corey] I can't take any more of your European Union.
[all exclaiming]
[Kevin Patrick] Crushing Kaiser into the barricade.
-[all exclaiming] -[Corey] Oh, God! Yikes!
[Corey mimicking Kaiser's accent] My heart has been chopped through my back,
courtesy of The Scottish Warrior.
[grunting]
[Corey in normal accent] Oh, my. McIntyre face first into the ring post.
That could be the game changer, because here comes Kaiser.
[Kevin Patrick] Just dragging McIntyre back inside.
Drew McIntyre with that powerful strength.
[Corey] Very cagey maneuver by Kaiser.
Breaking the eyes and launching McIntyre into the post yet again.
[Kevin Patrick] That's a brutal position for McIntyre.
-[all exclaiming] -[Corey] Dropkick right to the heart.
[groaning]
[Corey] Kaiser has ripped control of this matchup away from McIntyre.
Can The Scottish Warrior get back in?
[crowd booing]
[Kevin Patrick] Welcome back, folks.
Ludwig Kaiser of Imperium chopped during the commercial break by McIntyre.
Another vicious chop here.
[Corey] Kaiser learning you can never get too comfortable or overconfident
when you are dealing with Drew McIntyre. A physical specimen.
The Scottish Warrior, with the worst of intentions for Kaiser.
Oh, no. From way up high.
-[all exclaiming] -[Kevin Patrick] Oh, my God.
Just shattering Kaiser.
[Corey] Take another look at this.
An Air Raid Crash.
Call it whatever you want,
Ludwig Kaiser can call it the most agonizing experience in his life.
Boom. Here comes The Scottish Warrior.
[Kevin Patrick] McIntyre hasn't skipped a beat.
Look at this from The Scottish Warrior.
-[grunting] -[Corey] Yikes!
Terrifying power from McIntyre.
[Kevin Patrick] Gunther, Giovanni Vinci can only watch on.
[Corey] Drew is looking to make an example
of Ludwig Kaiser, just feet in front of the Intercontinental Champion, Gunther,
and Giovanni Vinci.
And we could be moments away from the countdown.
Nope. McIntyre looking for Future Shock.
[Kevin Patrick] Kaiser turned it around with a big-- Oh!
[Corey] Answered with a Glasgow Kiss.
[Kevin Patrick] Will it be?
[crowd] Three, two, one.
[Kevin Patrick] McIntyre-- Oh, no.
[Corey] Fantastic counter cover by Kaiser.
[Kevin Patrick] What a shock this would be, but McIntyre kicks out.
[Corey] You had to make Gunther proud
that Kaiser was able to thwart the Claymore attempt.
A little communication between the Imperium members as we--
[all exclaiming]
[Corey mimicking Kaiser's accent] And a well-timed counter
by Kaiser that nearly defeated McIntyre.
[Kevin Patrick] Well scouted… from Imperium's Ludwig Kaiser.
[grunting]
[Corey] Ludwig Kaiser looking to make The Ring General proud.
Step up into gear, McIntyre's rocked.
[all exclaiming]
[Corey] Claymore.
[crowd] One, two, three.
-[Kevin Patrick] Welcome back, McIntyre. -[bell dings]
["Gallantry" playing]
[announcer] Here is your winner,
Drew McIntyre!
[Kevin Patrick] Oh, no. From behind, The Ring General,
Gunther, has seen enough.
[crowd booing]
[Corey] And now, McIntyre will suffer the wrath of The Ring General.
[Kevin Patrick] This is where these vultures--
[Corey] It's Matt Riddle!
Matt Riddle is here!
[Kevin Patrick] The Original Bro leaping to the defense of Drew McIntyre,
[Corey] No love lost between Riddle and Imperium.
But a massive boot by Gunther.
And a powerbomb.
-[Kevin Patrick] Gunther's not done yet. -[Corey] Oh, good Lord.
[indistinct yelling]
[Corey] A right hand-- Uh-oh, look. Get out of the way, KP.
[crowd cheering]
I don't think Gunther has any intentions
of allowing McIntyre to make it to Detroit.
This could end McIntyre once and for all.
[all exclaiming]
[Corey] Countered by Drew.
[Kevin Patrick] McIntyre puts Gunther through the table!
The Ring General through the table!
[Corey] The Intercontinental Champion broken in half!
["Gallantry" playing]
[crowd cheering]
[Kevin Patrick] Look at the strength as McIntyre, turns it around.
[indistinct conversation]
Well, that was a heck of a statement from The Scottish Warrior, Drew McIntyre.
Speaking of which,
I'm hoping to get a statement from Ronda Rousey.
Hey, Ronda, earlier tonight, Shayna Baszler told me
she doesn't want a match with you at SummerSlam,
she wants a fight.
What's your response to that?
A fight? Shayna can't challenge me to "a" fight.
I don't get in a fight. Anytime I fight, it's the fight.
Challenge accepted.
[Corey] We've got a fight on our hands.
Ronda Rousey, accepting Baszler's challenge.
["Catch Your Breath" playing]
[Corey] And SummerSlam continues to take shape.
[announcer] Please welcome The Judgment Day's Finn Bálor!
[Kevin Patrick] Seven years of bitterness.
Finn Bálor hopes to make the SummerSlam match
with Seth "Freakin" Rollins official.
Where he'll hope for payback, one week from Saturday.
The eclectic and flamboyant Seth "Freakin" Rollins
will never shy away and sees the World Heavyweight Championship
as an opportunity for all. But first, there's business to be taken care of.
The contract signing is next, right here on Monday Night Raw.
[Kevin Patrick] Cody Rhodes, impassioned, and fired up earlier tonight,
has vowed to humiliate Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam.
So, how will Brock respond to these fighting words?
We're going to find out when The Beast shows up,
on Monday Night Raw next week under the same roof as Cody Rhodes.
[Corey] Speaking of responses, earlier tonight,
we saw the international sports media and entertainment…
Trying to challenge me? Yo, I'm the best--
[Corey] …phenomenon, Logan Paul, humiliated by Ricochet
so much so that Logan Paul has already vowed to return
to Monday Night Raw next week to return the favor.
[Kevin Patrick] Bring it on. We are speeding toward SummerSlam.
Motor City, Detroit, Michigan, Ford Field, one week from Saturday.
[Corey] And at SummerSlam,
in moments, we will witness it made official as The Visionary,
the revolutionary World Heavyweight Champion, Seth "Freakin" Rollins
defends his coveted championship
against the devious Finn Bálor of The Judgment Day.
["Catch Your Breath" playing]
We are joined by Bálor in the ring right now
to sign on the dotted line.
Ladies and gentlemen,
Adam Pearce was supposed to be here to oversee this contract signing,
but due to the chaos, The Judgment Day, of course,
tonight, he seems to somewhat have his hands full.
But, alas, I'm a professional.
[crowd chanting] Whoa! Oh!
Seth Rollins is a professional.
[Corey] This has gotta be making Bálor crazy.
[Finn] Seth wants this match.
I want this match.
So I think we can handle this like gentlemen.
So, Seth…
how about you come out here…
sign this contract…
and we can make this match at SummerSlam official?
["Visionary" playing]
[crowd cheering]
[Kevin Patrick] You're looking at the World Heavyweight Champion,
The Workhorse Champion, Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
Rollins felt this would be an opportunity for someone else,
but The Visionary backed into a corner by that beat-down by Bálor last week.
He wants to end this business at SummerSlam with Bálor.
[crowd chanting] Whoa! Oh!
♪ Burn it down ♪
[crowd chanting] Whoa! Oh!
[crowd chanting continues]
Oh!
Well, lookee here, Tampa.
[crowd cheering]
Finn Bálor finally figured out what we all have known
for a long, long time, and that's that
you have absolutely zero chance of walking out of SummerSlam
as a World Heavyweight Champion.
[crowd cheering]
Now, the most obvious scenario is I beat your ass,
you mope on out of there, and the entire world sings my song.
[crowd chanting] Whoa! Oh!
But miracles happen every day,
and if someway somehow, you are the better man,
well, your World Title reign, it's going to be even shorter
than your Universal Title reign was.
Because your boy, Damian Priest,
is gonna cash his Money in the Bank contract, in on you,
right then, right there.
I know it. And I know you know it,
because you would do the exact same thing to him.
So, you keep chasing that ghost, Finn Bálor,
because SummerSlam isn't going to be the coronation of The Judgment.
No, no, no.
It's not going to be the coronation of The Judgment Day.
SummerSlam is going to be the end of the Judgment Day.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting] Whoa! Oh!
You think you've got it all figured out, don't you, Seth?
You think you are so smart?
Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
The Architect.
You think you run this place.
[crowd] What?
-But you don't. -[crowd] What?
The Judgment Day run Monday Night Raw now.
[crowd] What?
You see, you said, "If I lose, I lose."
[crowd] What?
-And you also said, "If I win… -[Corey] Wait a second.
…I lose."
Well, you see, Seth, I've been losing for seven years,
and it's slowly been driving me insane.
And it's all because of you, Seth.
Do you know what that insanity feels like?
It feels like an itch.
It feels like an itch that you just can't scratch.
It feels like a--
[crowd chanting] Whoa! Oh!
Like a seven-year itch.
But at SummerSlam, I'm gonna make you my seven-year bitch.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Rollins realizing he's outnumbered.
Pick one and start swinging.
The World Heavyweight Champion teeing off, outnumbered as he may be.
[all exclaiming]
[Corey] Priest just took Rollins head off with the Money in the Bank briefcase.
["Worlds Apart" playing]
[Corey] And here come the cavalry in the form of Sami Zayn.
[Kevin Patrick] KO taken out earlier tonight by The Judgment Day.
Sami Zayn alone here.
[Corey] He didn't come totally alone, he's got a steel chair with him.
Oh, now, Ripley.
[grunting]
[crowd booing]
[Corey] Bálor, now, beating the lights out of Sami Zayn.
[all exclaiming]
[Kevin Patrick] Oh, my God.
[Corey] The Judgment Day just doing whatever the hell they want.
[Kevin Patrick] Sami Zayn.
South of Heaven.
[Corey] Finn Bálor has Seth Rollins dead to rights.
Rollins will never back down.
But maybe tonight, he should have.
[Kevin Patrick] And the vultures of The Judgment Day feast
on the World Heavyweight Champion.
[crowd booing]
[Corey] Priest hoisting Rollins high. Razor's Edge!
And the champion is absolutely being mauled.
Frog Splash by "Dirty" Dom.
And this could be the scene in Detroit.
[all exclaiming]
[Corey] Coup de Grâce through the heart of the World Heavyweight Champion.
Finn Bálor standing tall.
[indistinct conversation]
[crowd booing] versation]