1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:03,000 [intro music playing] 2 00:00:04,399 --> 00:00:05,833 [John Cena] Then. 3 00:00:06,866 --> 00:00:07,800 [Ric Flair] Woooo! 4 00:00:07,866 --> 00:00:09,766 -[glass shattering] -[The Rock] If you smell… 5 00:00:10,533 --> 00:00:11,633 -[bell tolling] -[Cena] Now. 6 00:00:12,366 --> 00:00:14,200 [Roman Reigns] Acknowledge me. 7 00:00:14,766 --> 00:00:17,333 -[Triple H] The king of kings… -[Cena] You can't see me… 8 00:00:17,400 --> 00:00:18,533 [Cena] Forever. 9 00:00:22,966 --> 00:00:24,099 Together. 10 00:00:30,099 --> 00:00:31,099 ♪ Let's go ♪ 11 00:00:31,166 --> 00:00:33,199 ♪ I got a vision I see in my head ♪ 12 00:00:33,266 --> 00:00:35,400 ♪ A melody buried deep into my soul ♪ 13 00:00:35,466 --> 00:00:37,433 ♪ They call us crazy We cuttin' the Edge ♪ 14 00:00:37,500 --> 00:00:39,433 ♪ Decided our stories are gonna be told ♪ 15 00:00:39,500 --> 00:00:43,333 ♪ Break the rules, break the laws This is the moment we change it all ♪ 16 00:00:43,400 --> 00:00:45,400 ♪ Yeah, greatness ♪ 17 00:00:45,466 --> 00:00:47,500 ♪ Yeah, it feels like greatness ♪ 18 00:00:47,566 --> 00:00:49,766 ♪ Legendary in the makin' ♪ 19 00:00:49,833 --> 00:00:51,699 ♪ Reach out and we take it ♪ 20 00:00:51,766 --> 00:00:53,833 ♪ 'Bout to emerge, we on the verge ♪ 21 00:00:53,900 --> 00:00:55,800 ♪ And it feels like greatness ♪ 22 00:00:55,866 --> 00:00:58,000 ♪ Yeah, greatness ♪ 23 00:00:58,066 --> 00:00:59,966 ♪ Yeah, it feels like greatness ♪ 24 00:01:00,099 --> 00:01:01,966 ♪ Woo, greatness… ♪ 25 00:01:02,033 --> 00:01:03,699 [fireworks popping] 26 00:01:07,266 --> 00:01:08,966 [crowd cheering] 27 00:01:09,033 --> 00:01:10,666 ♪ 'Bout to emerge, we on the verge ♪ 28 00:01:10,733 --> 00:01:12,000 ♪ And it feels like greatness ♪ 29 00:01:13,266 --> 00:01:15,800 [Cole] It is a historic night here on Monday Night Raw. 30 00:01:15,866 --> 00:01:18,899 We are live at the Scope in Norfolk, Virginia. 31 00:01:18,966 --> 00:01:21,000 The capacity crowd is ready 32 00:01:21,066 --> 00:01:27,366 as we prepare for a Women's Championship match here live tonight. 33 00:01:27,433 --> 00:01:29,399 She's known as "The Eradicator." 34 00:01:29,466 --> 00:01:33,166 She is one of the most impressive women to ever step foot in WWE. 35 00:01:33,233 --> 00:01:35,766 And tonight, Rhea Ripley goes head-to-head 36 00:01:35,833 --> 00:01:38,766 with one woman who can match her power for power. 37 00:01:38,833 --> 00:01:40,300 That is Raquel Rodriguez. 38 00:01:40,366 --> 00:01:43,699 "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio banned from ringside tonight. 39 00:01:43,766 --> 00:01:47,533 Raquel versus Rhea for the World Title. 40 00:01:47,600 --> 00:01:50,566 [Wade] And not only that, the imposing Gunther 41 00:01:50,633 --> 00:01:54,199 has stamped his name into history with a record 42 00:01:54,266 --> 00:01:56,733 Intercontinental Championship reign 43 00:01:56,800 --> 00:02:01,133 of 458 days and counting. 44 00:02:01,199 --> 00:02:05,666 Imperium recognizes the greatness of The Ring General 45 00:02:05,733 --> 00:02:09,500 in a championship celebration later on tonight. 46 00:02:09,566 --> 00:02:12,333 [Cole] And The American Nightmare is here. 47 00:02:12,400 --> 00:02:17,000 Cody Rhodes, live on Monday Night Raw. 48 00:02:18,833 --> 00:02:21,333 ["Main Event Ish" playing] 49 00:02:21,400 --> 00:02:23,633 [crowd cheering] 50 00:02:52,733 --> 00:02:56,033 [Samantha] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome 51 00:02:56,100 --> 00:02:58,500 "Main Event" 52 00:02:58,566 --> 00:03:02,133 Jey Uso! 53 00:03:04,799 --> 00:03:06,900 [Cole] Well, the aforementioned Cody Rhodes 54 00:03:06,966 --> 00:03:10,966 had a big part to play in Jey Uso's return to WWE 55 00:03:11,033 --> 00:03:13,333 after he quit a month ago. 56 00:03:13,399 --> 00:03:17,899 But Jey Uso is back, but he's learning one valuable lesson, Wade. 57 00:03:17,966 --> 00:03:21,333 Life isn't always greener on the other side. 58 00:03:21,399 --> 00:03:23,833 [Wade] Jey Uso is a big-time player. 59 00:03:23,899 --> 00:03:26,500 No surprises that Raw management 60 00:03:26,566 --> 00:03:29,066 leapt at the chance to get him under contract. 61 00:03:29,133 --> 00:03:30,200 But I'll tell you this, 62 00:03:30,266 --> 00:03:33,833 I speak to a small circle of people in the locker room. 63 00:03:33,899 --> 00:03:35,333 They don't want him here. 64 00:03:35,399 --> 00:03:40,633 Jey Uso is currently a toxic element to the rest of the locker room. 65 00:03:40,700 --> 00:03:45,033 Aside from perhaps Cody Rhodes himself and maybe Sami Zayn. 66 00:03:45,100 --> 00:03:48,100 [Cole] Well, Jey Uso made a lot of enemies over the years 67 00:03:48,166 --> 00:03:50,233 as he was part of The Bloodline. 68 00:03:50,299 --> 00:03:52,266 People aren't going to forget. 69 00:03:52,333 --> 00:03:55,100 So, Jey Uso is going to have to prove himself here 70 00:03:55,166 --> 00:03:56,600 on Monday Night Raw. 71 00:03:56,666 --> 00:03:59,333 [Wade] A lot of bridges that Jey Uso burned 72 00:03:59,399 --> 00:04:02,033 and a lot of bridges that need rebuilding. 73 00:04:02,100 --> 00:04:04,299 That will not happen overnight. 74 00:04:12,733 --> 00:04:14,566 [crowd cheering] 75 00:04:25,066 --> 00:04:29,099 [Cole] So, The Judgment Day who has made it very clear 76 00:04:37,000 --> 00:04:40,566 [crowd chanting] Uso! Uso! Uso! 77 00:04:46,200 --> 00:04:47,433 [Jey] Hey! 78 00:04:53,633 --> 00:04:58,666 "Main Event" Jey Uso is now in your city. 79 00:04:58,733 --> 00:05:00,400 [crowd cheering] 80 00:05:04,466 --> 00:05:05,666 Yo. 81 00:05:07,599 --> 00:05:11,033 It feels good to be out The Bloodline, to be on my own. 82 00:05:12,966 --> 00:05:15,700 Hey. But most importantly, 83 00:05:15,766 --> 00:05:22,533 it feels real good to be right here on Monday Night Raw. 84 00:05:22,599 --> 00:05:24,800 [crowd cheering] 85 00:05:27,200 --> 00:05:30,200 ["Fight" playing] 86 00:05:54,533 --> 00:06:01,099 [Cole] Kevin Owens, clearly a man who has an issue with Jey Uso being here. 87 00:06:02,233 --> 00:06:07,533 If you think about the things that The Bloodline, including Jey Uso, 88 00:06:07,599 --> 00:06:10,433 did to Kevin Owens over the past three years, 89 00:06:11,433 --> 00:06:14,800 you can't blame KO for feeling that way. 90 00:06:14,866 --> 00:06:19,033 [Wade] Well, if looks could kill, who would want to be Jey Uso right now? 91 00:06:21,700 --> 00:06:26,933 [Cole] And it's been interesting because Kevin Owens' tag-team partner, Sami Zayn, 92 00:06:27,000 --> 00:06:29,766 obviously, was very pleased with the fact 93 00:06:29,833 --> 00:06:32,566 that Jey Uso returned to Monday Night Raw last week. 94 00:06:35,833 --> 00:06:38,933 [Wade] Safe to say KO and Zayn have a difference of opinion, 95 00:06:39,000 --> 00:06:40,966 not for the first time. 96 00:06:41,033 --> 00:06:45,000 [Cole] KO's had a week to think about it. Let's see what happens here. 97 00:07:04,833 --> 00:07:08,133 [crowd chanting] KO! KO! KO! 98 00:07:25,233 --> 00:07:29,666 I think what you meant to say at the beginning there is 99 00:07:30,966 --> 00:07:35,666 Jey Uso is now on The Kevin Owens Show. 100 00:07:36,233 --> 00:07:38,233 [crowd cheering] 101 00:07:44,599 --> 00:07:45,700 Look, man. 102 00:07:48,766 --> 00:07:52,099 I've been exactly where you are right now. 103 00:07:52,166 --> 00:07:55,299 Same situation, same place. I've been there. I know. 104 00:07:55,900 --> 00:07:57,433 I know what you're going through. 105 00:07:57,500 --> 00:08:00,900 See, because I'm man enough to admit it. 106 00:08:00,966 --> 00:08:04,966 I did a lot of really bad things to a lot of good people. 107 00:08:05,633 --> 00:08:10,566 And eventually I found myself feeling like I needed to make a change. 108 00:08:10,633 --> 00:08:14,533 And then, when I tried to make that change, I tried to make things right, 109 00:08:14,599 --> 00:08:19,966 I tried to make up for the mistakes that I committed in the past, it was hard. 110 00:08:20,533 --> 00:08:24,733 It was hard. It took a while for me to earn people's respect. 111 00:08:24,799 --> 00:08:27,066 It took a while for me to earn people's trust. 112 00:08:27,133 --> 00:08:31,033 In fact, some people in that locker room still don't respect me, 113 00:08:31,099 --> 00:08:33,066 still don't trust me. But that's fine. 114 00:08:33,133 --> 00:08:37,133 So I… I know, I know. I understand. 115 00:08:38,433 --> 00:08:42,100 Well, let me tell you this… McIntyre, Riddle. 116 00:08:42,166 --> 00:08:45,500 That's just two of a lot of guys in that locker room 117 00:08:45,566 --> 00:08:47,000 who don't want you here. 118 00:08:47,066 --> 00:08:51,333 I have people that I don't talk to ever coming up to me and saying, 119 00:08:51,400 --> 00:08:54,733 "Hey, Jey Uso does not belong in our locker room 120 00:08:54,800 --> 00:08:56,766 and we should do something about it." 121 00:08:56,833 --> 00:09:01,366 So let me tell you, Jey, this ain't going to be easy. It's not. 122 00:09:02,866 --> 00:09:05,733 Hey, but, look, it's great, right? 123 00:09:05,800 --> 00:09:09,600 Cody… Cody Rhodes seems to be willing to give you a chance. 124 00:09:09,666 --> 00:09:12,366 And last week… Last week, 125 00:09:12,433 --> 00:09:16,266 Sami welcomed you back with open arms. 126 00:09:21,800 --> 00:09:24,466 But, Jey, look at me. That's it. 127 00:09:25,500 --> 00:09:27,833 That's it. You want to earn people's trust, 128 00:09:27,900 --> 00:09:29,300 you want to earn people's respect? 129 00:09:30,366 --> 00:09:32,666 As far as I'm concerned, let me tell you this. 130 00:09:32,733 --> 00:09:36,600 You have a long way to go to earn my trust and my respect 131 00:09:36,666 --> 00:09:40,633 and prove to me that you're not just the same scumbag you were 132 00:09:40,699 --> 00:09:42,866 when you were running around with The Bloodline. 133 00:09:47,333 --> 00:09:50,366 -But-- -["The Other Side" playing] 134 00:09:57,633 --> 00:10:00,633 Whoa, whoa, whoa. 135 00:10:00,699 --> 00:10:02,433 Whoa, whoa, whoa. 136 00:10:02,500 --> 00:10:04,266 I don't believe what I'm hearing. 137 00:10:04,333 --> 00:10:07,633 Nobody speaks to "Main Event" Jey Uso like that. 138 00:10:09,699 --> 00:10:14,699 Jey why do you have to prove yourself to Kevin Owens? 139 00:10:17,066 --> 00:10:20,966 Because you don't have to prove yourself to me. You know why? 140 00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:25,033 Because "Grand Slam" Finn respects you. 141 00:10:25,833 --> 00:10:30,600 Just like the entire Judgment Day respect you. 142 00:10:34,266 --> 00:10:35,266 [Damian Priest] Kevin… 143 00:10:37,300 --> 00:10:39,466 You don't speak for the locker room, man. 144 00:10:42,333 --> 00:10:45,433 And you definitely don't speak for The Judgment Day, 145 00:10:45,500 --> 00:10:48,133 because we're the ones that run the show. 146 00:10:49,600 --> 00:10:51,133 [crowd booing] 147 00:10:54,933 --> 00:10:56,266 Now, Jey… 148 00:10:58,133 --> 00:11:03,000 I understand if you're going to need some time to make up your mind. 149 00:11:03,066 --> 00:11:08,933 Just know that The Judgment Day door is always open to you. 150 00:11:09,000 --> 00:11:10,566 You just got to walk through it. 151 00:11:11,800 --> 00:11:14,400 Hey, man, not for nothing. 152 00:11:15,066 --> 00:11:19,433 Look at "Dirty" Dom. He said no a thousand times. 153 00:11:19,500 --> 00:11:21,500 [crowd booing] 154 00:11:22,633 --> 00:11:25,600 They could react that way all they want, 155 00:11:25,666 --> 00:11:28,699 but at the end of the day, he's his best version. 156 00:11:28,766 --> 00:11:30,433 And look at him now as a champ. 157 00:11:31,166 --> 00:11:33,500 [crowd booing] 158 00:11:37,266 --> 00:11:39,833 [booing intensifies] 159 00:11:50,566 --> 00:11:53,100 -The Judgment Day-- -[booing intensifies] 160 00:12:00,533 --> 00:12:03,199 -They've always been there. -[booing intensifies] 161 00:12:06,400 --> 00:12:08,833 -Through my lowest of lows-- -[booing intensifies] 162 00:12:12,500 --> 00:12:15,333 -And highest of highs-- -[booing intensifies] 163 00:12:19,300 --> 00:12:22,166 -Jey… -[booing intensifies] 164 00:12:22,233 --> 00:12:24,033 [speaking indistinctly] 165 00:12:25,966 --> 00:12:27,500 ¡Cállense! 166 00:12:27,566 --> 00:12:30,433 [crowd booing] 167 00:12:30,500 --> 00:12:36,166 [in English] Especially when someone like Kevin Owens questions your character. 168 00:12:36,766 --> 00:12:39,233 You know what? Enough. 169 00:12:39,300 --> 00:12:45,900 Kevin, we came out here because we thought we had a match with you and Sami Zayn. 170 00:12:45,966 --> 00:12:49,233 What happened? Where is he? 171 00:12:50,400 --> 00:12:52,699 Yeah, you're right. That's why I'm dressed to fight. 172 00:12:52,766 --> 00:12:55,333 And look, Sami's not here. 173 00:12:56,666 --> 00:12:59,466 But you know what? It doesn't matter. 174 00:13:00,666 --> 00:13:03,800 I'll fight. One, two, three of you. I don't care. 175 00:13:03,866 --> 00:13:05,300 I'm here for a fight. 176 00:13:05,400 --> 00:13:07,166 [crowd cheering] 177 00:13:07,233 --> 00:13:11,433 Hey, hey, hey. KO, don't worry about Sami, 'cause I'm here too. 178 00:13:14,733 --> 00:13:19,633 You said you want my respect or my trust. What you say, man? 179 00:13:19,699 --> 00:13:23,833 "Main Event" Jey Uso and Kevin Owens versus Judgment Day. 180 00:13:23,900 --> 00:13:26,500 [crowd cheering] 181 00:13:28,766 --> 00:13:31,333 [indistinct protests] 182 00:13:35,300 --> 00:13:38,966 [crowd chanting] Uso! Uso! Uso! 183 00:13:48,833 --> 00:13:50,033 We're trying to help you! 184 00:13:50,099 --> 00:13:51,333 Let's do it. 185 00:13:52,266 --> 00:13:53,166 [Cole] Oh! 186 00:13:54,466 --> 00:13:58,533 Kevin Owens and Jey Uso taking down The Judgment Day 187 00:13:58,599 --> 00:14:02,033 and agreeing to, at least, a soft alliance here tonight. 188 00:14:02,933 --> 00:14:06,599 [Wade] What on earth-- Never saw that coming in a million years, Cole. 189 00:14:06,666 --> 00:14:10,099 [Cole] Let's make this match official. Can this alliance get along? 190 00:14:10,166 --> 00:14:12,166 Come on! Come on! 191 00:14:16,933 --> 00:14:18,533 [Cole] Yeah, the match is gonna happen. 192 00:14:18,599 --> 00:14:20,866 Jey Uso is teaming with Kevin Owens tonight, 193 00:14:20,933 --> 00:14:23,966 believe it or not, against Bálor and Damian Priest, 194 00:14:24,033 --> 00:14:26,566 the Tag Team Champions from The Judgment Day. 195 00:14:26,633 --> 00:14:28,266 -[bell ringing] -And here we go. 196 00:14:28,333 --> 00:14:32,033 [Wade] Hard to believe that that tag team has been formed in the blink of an eye. 197 00:14:32,099 --> 00:14:36,099 I would have thought that KO would rather tag with the invisible man, 198 00:14:36,166 --> 00:14:39,400 but perhaps he's too beat up after the beating Miz gave him last week. 199 00:14:39,466 --> 00:14:41,166 -Well, let's see how this. -One… two… 200 00:14:41,233 --> 00:14:44,166 It don't gotta be like that. Respect. It don't have to be that way. 201 00:14:44,233 --> 00:14:46,699 [crowd chanting] Ucey! Ucey! Ucey! 202 00:14:46,766 --> 00:14:49,566 [Cole] So, The Judgment Day, who has made it very clear 203 00:14:49,633 --> 00:14:53,199 that they'd love to recruit Jey Uso to their group, 204 00:14:54,466 --> 00:14:57,199 said they will show Jey Uso the respect that he deserves, 205 00:14:57,266 --> 00:14:58,699 that they will have his back. 206 00:14:58,766 --> 00:15:01,433 Meanwhile, Kevin Owens came out here tonight and told Jey Uso 207 00:15:01,500 --> 00:15:03,733 that there's only a couple of people in the locker room 208 00:15:03,800 --> 00:15:05,666 that actually want you here. 209 00:15:05,733 --> 00:15:07,666 You have to earn the respect of the others. 210 00:15:07,733 --> 00:15:10,233 And that's what Jey Uso is attempting to do tonight 211 00:15:10,300 --> 00:15:11,699 by teaming with Kevin Owens. 212 00:15:11,766 --> 00:15:16,300 [Wade] What an acquisition for The Judgment Day Jey Uso truly would be. 213 00:15:16,366 --> 00:15:20,199 "Main Event" Jey Uso, a man who can do it all in the ring. 214 00:15:20,266 --> 00:15:23,099 And, of course, The Judgment Day would love to augment 215 00:15:23,166 --> 00:15:25,833 their already massive power here on Raw. 216 00:15:25,900 --> 00:15:29,300 [Cole] While they continue to use Dominik Mysterio as an example, 217 00:15:29,366 --> 00:15:33,766 the current North American Champion, who turned his back on his father, 218 00:15:33,833 --> 00:15:35,666 stabbed his Hall of Fame father in the back 219 00:15:35,733 --> 00:15:37,900 to join The Judgment Day. 220 00:15:37,966 --> 00:15:40,833 Oh, and there's a big right hand. 221 00:15:40,900 --> 00:15:43,033 Some of what The Judgment Day has said is true. 222 00:15:43,099 --> 00:15:47,333 Dominik Mysterio's career has blossomed since joining The Judgment Day. 223 00:15:48,233 --> 00:15:51,066 [Wade] Virginia was for lovers, I haven't seen much love 224 00:15:51,133 --> 00:15:54,366 sent the way of Dominik Mysterio by this audience. 225 00:15:55,433 --> 00:15:57,266 [Cole] And Kevin Owens now. 226 00:15:57,333 --> 00:16:01,133 Notice how he was glancing back at Jey Uso with a wary eye. 227 00:16:01,199 --> 00:16:02,500 Of course, KO is… 228 00:16:02,566 --> 00:16:07,500 There's no way he's going to trust Jey Uso 100% in this tag-team match. 229 00:16:07,566 --> 00:16:10,566 [Wade] KO barely trusts his best friend, Sami Zayn. 230 00:16:10,633 --> 00:16:12,900 What chance does Jey Uso have? 231 00:16:12,966 --> 00:16:15,833 [Cole] Oh! Face-first to Finn. Here's the cover, hook of the leg 232 00:16:15,900 --> 00:16:19,400 on the self-proclaimed "Grand Slam" Finn. 233 00:16:19,466 --> 00:16:25,099 Finn Bálor, who's now won every championship afforded to you in WWE. 234 00:16:25,166 --> 00:16:30,666 [Wade] Simply brilliant, Finn Bálor has been since arriving here in WWE, 235 00:16:30,733 --> 00:16:33,900 and continues to strive for the great moments. 236 00:16:33,966 --> 00:16:36,533 [Cole] Kevin Owens favoring his knee, as Damian Priest, 237 00:16:36,599 --> 00:16:39,800 Señor Money in the Bank, comes in off the tag. 238 00:16:39,866 --> 00:16:42,599 This is how Judgment Day turned this match around. 239 00:16:42,666 --> 00:16:44,866 Bálor with a chop block from behind. 240 00:16:49,800 --> 00:16:52,233 Remember, it was Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn 241 00:16:52,300 --> 00:16:54,933 who knocked off The Usos back at WrestleMania, Wade, 242 00:16:55,000 --> 00:16:58,066 to stop the 622-day reign of The Usos 243 00:16:58,133 --> 00:17:00,933 as the longest reigning Tag Champs in WWE history. 244 00:17:01,000 --> 00:17:03,466 [Wade] One of the most incredible reigns you will ever see. 245 00:17:03,533 --> 00:17:06,233 [Cole] Oh! And that's just scratching the surface 246 00:17:06,300 --> 00:17:09,433 of the bad blood between KO and Jey Uso. 247 00:17:09,500 --> 00:17:12,933 Owens now finally makes a tag, and here comes "Main Event" Jey Uso. 248 00:17:13,000 --> 00:17:15,233 Jey from the top rope, crossbody. 249 00:17:15,300 --> 00:17:17,066 Lateral press now on Priest, 250 00:17:17,133 --> 00:17:18,599 and a kick-out at one. 251 00:17:20,166 --> 00:17:23,733 Remember what The Bloodline cost Kevin Owens over the years. 252 00:17:23,800 --> 00:17:26,700 A number of opportunities for Roman Reigns' Undisputed Title, 253 00:17:26,766 --> 00:17:29,899 as you take another look at the high-flying Jey Uso. 254 00:17:32,533 --> 00:17:34,100 [Wade] High-flying Jey Uso. 255 00:17:34,166 --> 00:17:38,133 How's about the strikes from The Punisher of The Judgment Day? 256 00:17:38,200 --> 00:17:41,966 [Cole] Oh, and a right hand by Uso driving Priest back. 257 00:17:42,033 --> 00:17:43,833 Jey sidestepping Damian Priest. 258 00:17:43,899 --> 00:17:45,600 Samoan drop. 259 00:17:46,533 --> 00:17:48,766 And Priest's going to roll out of harm's way. 260 00:17:48,833 --> 00:17:51,899 And here comes Finn Bálor, going to run into a kick by Jey Uso. 261 00:17:51,966 --> 00:17:54,200 Bálor sent outside the ring as well. 262 00:17:54,266 --> 00:17:56,066 And Jey Uso… 263 00:17:58,533 --> 00:18:01,633 is feeling it! Over the top, 264 00:18:01,700 --> 00:18:03,766 taking out Judgment Day. 265 00:18:04,733 --> 00:18:09,366 And Dominik Mysterio, a cheap shot on the bad knee of Kevin Owens. 266 00:18:09,433 --> 00:18:13,266 That could turn the complexion of this match-up around, live on Raw. 267 00:18:17,333 --> 00:18:19,333 [Cole] Kevin Owens, bad knee and all, fighting back 268 00:18:19,399 --> 00:18:21,966 against Damian Priest in this tag-team match-up. 269 00:18:22,033 --> 00:18:24,766 It's The Judgment Day against KO and Jey Uso, 270 00:18:24,833 --> 00:18:26,866 cover, kick-out by Owens at two. 271 00:18:26,933 --> 00:18:29,333 [Wade] KO looking in real trouble here. 272 00:18:29,399 --> 00:18:33,233 We're not long removed from that Steel City Street Fight at Payback. 273 00:18:33,300 --> 00:18:37,666 Put through the ringer once again is the body of Kevin Owens, 274 00:18:37,733 --> 00:18:39,899 and it looks like it's starting to give out. 275 00:18:39,966 --> 00:18:42,800 [Cole] You know, Judgment Day really knows how to play the game. 276 00:18:42,866 --> 00:18:46,766 We saw them out here trying to convince Jey Uso to join the group earlier on, 277 00:18:46,833 --> 00:18:48,466 Friday night on SmackDown, 278 00:18:48,533 --> 00:18:51,666 as the Jimmy Uso saga with The Bloodline continues. 279 00:18:51,733 --> 00:18:54,033 Judgment Day involved in that as well. 280 00:18:54,100 --> 00:18:58,966 Sending AJ Styles to Solo Sikoa. Almost a sacrificial lamb was Styles 281 00:18:59,033 --> 00:19:00,633 at the hands of Judgment Day. 282 00:19:00,700 --> 00:19:03,033 No one can figure out what they were doing there. 283 00:19:03,100 --> 00:19:06,133 [Wade] I'll tell you right now, a ticket to The Judgment Day clubhouse 284 00:19:06,200 --> 00:19:08,933 is the hottest ticket in WWE. 285 00:19:09,000 --> 00:19:10,399 You're in. You're golden. 286 00:19:10,466 --> 00:19:12,600 [Cole] Nobody home as Owens slipped out of harm's way. 287 00:19:12,666 --> 00:19:14,399 Tag made, and here's Jey Uso. 288 00:19:16,166 --> 00:19:18,100 And Jey Uso picking up the pace. 289 00:19:18,166 --> 00:19:19,766 Stops Finn in his tracks. 290 00:19:22,833 --> 00:19:25,166 And Uso with a big right. Knocks Finn down. 291 00:19:31,633 --> 00:19:33,300 And Finn… 292 00:19:33,800 --> 00:19:36,399 Rakes the eyes, as Jey went for the Samoan drop. 293 00:19:36,466 --> 00:19:40,366 [Wade] No other way to stop the momentum. Uso is on fire. 294 00:19:40,433 --> 00:19:41,666 [Cole] Kick to the face. 295 00:19:41,733 --> 00:19:43,233 Bálor in the corner in trouble. 296 00:19:43,300 --> 00:19:45,966 [crowd cheering] 297 00:19:49,066 --> 00:19:53,833 -U… -[crowd] …so! 298 00:19:55,399 --> 00:19:58,366 [Cole] And Jey, as Finn moves out of harm's way. 299 00:19:58,899 --> 00:20:03,100 Bálor back to his feet. Double-leg takedown, and a stomp to the chest. 300 00:20:03,166 --> 00:20:08,899 [Wade] Jey Uso simply not going to have it that easy against "Grand Slam" Finn. 301 00:20:08,966 --> 00:20:10,633 The man who's won it all. 302 00:20:10,700 --> 00:20:13,866 [Cole] And Judgment Day, the current Tag Team Champions. 303 00:20:16,500 --> 00:20:19,666 And Uso planting Bálor off that wicked neckbreaker. 304 00:20:20,366 --> 00:20:23,700 And now, Damian on the apron, kick by Uso, 305 00:20:23,766 --> 00:20:26,899 Bálor now, rolls up Jey, two-count kick-out. 306 00:20:28,033 --> 00:20:29,966 Think Bálor had a handful of tights as well. 307 00:20:30,033 --> 00:20:34,166 Kick now by Uso to Finn Bálor, and now, Bálor is in the drop zone. 308 00:20:40,000 --> 00:20:44,866 [Wade] Perfect timing from Finn Bálor. Just in the nick of time. 309 00:20:44,933 --> 00:20:48,566 Saving the match for Judgment Day. Watch once again. 310 00:20:48,633 --> 00:20:51,600 At the last millisecond, knees up. 311 00:20:51,666 --> 00:20:54,333 May well have injured his own knee in the process, 312 00:20:54,399 --> 00:20:56,700 but for now, Judgment Day lives on. 313 00:20:59,500 --> 00:21:05,433 [Cole] And as WWE Universe trying to rally Uso and Kevin Owens. 314 00:21:05,500 --> 00:21:07,500 [Wade] KO back from the dead. 315 00:21:09,066 --> 00:21:12,233 [Cole] KO pounding away on Damian Priest. 316 00:21:12,300 --> 00:21:14,533 [Wade] Pugnacious as they come. 317 00:21:14,600 --> 00:21:16,966 Who'd want to be Damian Priest right now? 318 00:21:17,033 --> 00:21:20,033 [crowd cheering] 319 00:21:25,466 --> 00:21:27,766 [Cole] Looking for the South of Heaven Chokeslam. 320 00:21:27,833 --> 00:21:29,833 KO still favoring the knee. 321 00:21:29,899 --> 00:21:31,266 Kevin Owens, second rope. 322 00:21:31,333 --> 00:21:33,333 Now, what's he going to do with Priest here? 323 00:21:33,399 --> 00:21:35,300 Tornado DDT! 324 00:21:37,033 --> 00:21:39,933 -Cover by Owens. -One, two… 325 00:21:40,000 --> 00:21:41,933 [Cole] Priest at two! 326 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:46,200 [Wade] KO with one of the deepest playbooks in the entire locker room. 327 00:21:46,266 --> 00:21:48,566 Digging deep tonight, 328 00:21:48,633 --> 00:21:53,166 trying to work around that wounded knee, and he almost got the victory. 329 00:21:56,966 --> 00:22:01,766 [crowd chanting] Let's go, KO! Let's go, KO! Let's go, KO! 330 00:22:04,633 --> 00:22:06,766 And the "Let's go, KO" chants now, 331 00:22:06,833 --> 00:22:08,966 ringing throughout the Scope here in Norfolk. 332 00:22:09,033 --> 00:22:13,066 [Wade] Last few weeks really starting to catch up with Kevin Owens 333 00:22:13,133 --> 00:22:15,133 at the worst possible moment. 334 00:22:19,000 --> 00:22:21,266 [Cole] KO with a shot to the kidney. 335 00:22:22,766 --> 00:22:25,266 High above the ring here on Monday Night Raw. 336 00:22:25,333 --> 00:22:26,766 Head-butts from Owens. 337 00:22:28,500 --> 00:22:30,466 Tag. Here comes Bálor. 338 00:22:30,533 --> 00:22:33,266 And again, Kevin Owens has absorbed so much punishment 339 00:22:33,333 --> 00:22:35,933 not only tonight, but as Wade mentioned, 340 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:39,633 the Steel City Street Fight a week and a half ago. 341 00:22:40,633 --> 00:22:44,066 Showing it tonight. But wait a minute! From the top rope! 342 00:22:44,133 --> 00:22:46,566 Brainbuster by Owens! 343 00:22:46,633 --> 00:22:48,333 [Wade] Can Owens make the cover, though? 344 00:22:49,866 --> 00:22:53,500 [Cole] Kevin Owens dragging himself into the cover, 345 00:22:53,566 --> 00:22:54,533 hook of the leg, 346 00:22:54,600 --> 00:22:56,366 Damian Priest breaks things up. 347 00:22:56,433 --> 00:22:59,766 [Wade] Well, the match was won by Kevin Owens right there 348 00:22:59,833 --> 00:23:02,899 had he been able to make that cover soon enough. 349 00:23:07,766 --> 00:23:08,966 [Cole] And now, Priest… 350 00:23:09,700 --> 00:23:12,000 and Kevin Owens look for the Stunner. 351 00:23:12,066 --> 00:23:17,000 Wait a minute, Jey Uso inadvertently took out Kevin Owens! 352 00:23:17,066 --> 00:23:19,500 [Wade] Choose your friends wisely. 353 00:23:21,366 --> 00:23:24,933 [Cole] Come on, Wade. That was clearly an accident. 354 00:23:25,000 --> 00:23:27,700 Uso with a superkick to Kevin Owens. 355 00:23:27,766 --> 00:23:31,133 Finn Bálor. Tope rope, Coup de Grace. 356 00:23:31,200 --> 00:23:34,133 -Cover by Bálor… -[crowd] One, two, three! 357 00:23:34,200 --> 00:23:36,766 -And The Judgment day secures the win. -[bell ringing] 358 00:23:36,833 --> 00:23:38,800 ["The Other Side" playing] 359 00:23:38,866 --> 00:23:44,966 [Samantha] Here are your your winners, the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions, 360 00:23:45,033 --> 00:23:48,399 The Judgment Day! 361 00:23:48,466 --> 00:23:51,233 [Cole] That looked innocent enough. It looked inadvertent. 362 00:23:51,300 --> 00:23:54,899 But here's the problem when you have the past that the Jey Uso has. 363 00:23:54,966 --> 00:23:59,266 No one trusts you. Every accident looks like it was meant to be. 364 00:23:59,333 --> 00:24:01,733 And that's the problem facing Jey Uso now. 365 00:24:01,800 --> 00:24:04,800 [Wade] Jey Uso can say whatever he wants, 366 00:24:04,866 --> 00:24:08,899 I promise you, right now, KO sees nothing but a snake. 367 00:24:11,366 --> 00:24:14,300 [Cole] And it was a shame because Owens and Jey Uso 368 00:24:14,366 --> 00:24:17,233 were getting along so well in this match. 369 00:24:17,300 --> 00:24:18,266 Until this happened. 370 00:24:18,333 --> 00:24:22,033 Now, the right hand clearly blinded Jey Uso momentarily. 371 00:24:22,100 --> 00:24:26,366 Priest moved out of harm's way. The superkick was delivered. 372 00:24:27,366 --> 00:24:29,333 [Wade] It's almost like Jey Uso 373 00:24:29,399 --> 00:24:32,433 was doing Judgment Day's dirty work for them. 374 00:24:32,500 --> 00:24:36,100 Perhaps, by chance, as you mentioned, Michael Cole. 375 00:24:36,166 --> 00:24:38,966 But ultimately, you're sitting in the drop zone, 376 00:24:39,033 --> 00:24:41,200 Coup de Grace and it's over. 377 00:24:41,266 --> 00:24:42,266 Yeah. 378 00:24:42,333 --> 00:24:44,399 [Cole] Judgment Day victorious here tonight. 379 00:24:44,466 --> 00:24:46,633 [Finn] Undisputed Tag Team Champions of the world! 380 00:25:03,899 --> 00:25:05,033 My bad. 381 00:25:10,066 --> 00:25:13,600 [Cole] Well, to be honest, Wade, I was sort of surprised that the relationship 382 00:25:13,666 --> 00:25:17,633 actually lasted as long as it did in that match against The Judgment Day 383 00:25:17,699 --> 00:25:19,366 between Kevin Owens and Jey Uso. 384 00:25:19,433 --> 00:25:23,666 [Wade] Well, trust takes years and years to earn, 385 00:25:23,733 --> 00:25:25,666 and it's lost in seconds. 386 00:25:25,733 --> 00:25:28,566 And right now, it's going to take a long, long time 387 00:25:28,633 --> 00:25:31,266 for Jey Uso to rebuild his reputation. 388 00:25:31,333 --> 00:25:33,333 Yeah, his reputation not only with Kevin Owens, 389 00:25:33,399 --> 00:25:35,933 but with the rest of the locker room here on Monday Night Raw. 390 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:38,766 Judgment Day victorious. You didn't see Rhea Ripley out here. 391 00:25:38,833 --> 00:25:42,566 The Women's World Champion's getting ready for her title match later tonight. 392 00:25:42,633 --> 00:25:45,800 I want to take you back to a week and a half ago at WWE Payback. 393 00:25:45,866 --> 00:25:48,566 Raquel Rodriguez, perhaps the only woman in WWE 394 00:25:48,633 --> 00:25:50,966 who can match Rhea Ripley power for power, 395 00:25:51,033 --> 00:25:52,300 did just that at Payback, 396 00:25:52,366 --> 00:25:54,766 until Dominik Mysterio got involved. 397 00:25:54,833 --> 00:25:58,699 [Wade] Absolutely. Raquel on a wave of momentum in this match-up. 398 00:25:58,766 --> 00:26:02,033 That distraction, though, from Dominik Mysterio, 399 00:26:02,100 --> 00:26:03,833 who ate some offense for his trouble, 400 00:26:03,899 --> 00:26:09,633 opened a brief window for Rhea Ripley to counter, capitalize, hit Riptide, 401 00:26:09,699 --> 00:26:14,733 and it's good night. Mami once again victorious, retaining the gold. 402 00:26:14,800 --> 00:26:16,766 ["Demon in Your Dreams" playing] 403 00:26:16,833 --> 00:26:20,366 [Cole] Rhea Ripley was successful defending the title at Payback. 404 00:26:20,433 --> 00:26:21,899 But will she be tonight? 405 00:26:21,966 --> 00:26:25,899 There is the number-one contender for the Women's Title, Raquel Rodriguez. 406 00:26:25,966 --> 00:26:27,733 I spoke with her earlier today. 407 00:26:27,800 --> 00:26:29,933 She's actually been talking a lot to Natalya, 408 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:32,833 a former Women's Champion, about how to approach this match. 409 00:26:32,899 --> 00:26:35,699 Natalya, of course, with a history with Rhea Ripley as well. 410 00:26:35,766 --> 00:26:39,233 "The Eradicator" Rhea Ripley will defend the championship tonight 411 00:26:39,300 --> 00:26:40,800 against Raquel Rodriguez. 412 00:26:40,866 --> 00:26:44,600 However, "Dirty" Dom is barred from ringside. 413 00:26:44,666 --> 00:26:47,366 Rhea, Raquel for the title tonight. 414 00:26:54,066 --> 00:26:55,800 [groaning] 415 00:26:55,866 --> 00:26:59,066 -KO, KO. Hey, man-- -Are you kidding me? 416 00:26:59,133 --> 00:27:00,566 -My bad out there. -Your bad? 417 00:27:00,633 --> 00:27:01,866 Miscue, man. 418 00:27:01,933 --> 00:27:03,766 I apologize. It was an accident. 419 00:27:03,833 --> 00:27:06,133 No, no. I don't need-- I've heard-- 420 00:27:06,199 --> 00:27:08,100 I know everything I have to know right now. 421 00:27:08,166 --> 00:27:09,666 -No, you don't, man. -No, no, I do. 422 00:27:09,733 --> 00:27:12,199 You know what? Why don't you go find your new Bloodline, huh? 423 00:27:12,266 --> 00:27:13,833 They're in Judgment Day's locker room. 424 00:27:13,899 --> 00:27:17,399 Why don't you dye your hair purple while you're at it, huh? Uce! 425 00:27:18,366 --> 00:27:19,633 Get the hell out here! 426 00:27:21,600 --> 00:27:27,633 The relatively harmonious Raw locker room has been nuked by Cody Rhodes' decision 427 00:27:27,699 --> 00:27:29,866 to bring Jey Uso into the fold. 428 00:27:29,933 --> 00:27:31,333 Have to see how this plays out. 429 00:27:31,399 --> 00:27:33,633 It's not going to be an easy road for Jey Uso. 430 00:27:33,699 --> 00:27:35,300 Switching gears, ladies and gentlemen. 431 00:27:35,366 --> 00:27:38,833 Later tonight, there will be a celebration honoring the longest-reigning 432 00:27:38,899 --> 00:27:43,199 Intercontinental Champion of all time, Gunther, who defended the title last week 433 00:27:43,266 --> 00:27:45,600 in a classic match here on Raw. 434 00:27:48,633 --> 00:27:50,933 [Samantha] The following contest is for 435 00:27:51,000 --> 00:27:55,933 the Intercontinental Championship! 436 00:27:56,000 --> 00:27:58,199 [Cole] Chad Gable looks to win 437 00:27:58,266 --> 00:28:02,233 his first-ever singles championship here in WWE. 438 00:28:02,966 --> 00:28:08,199 But in order to do that, he has to knock off the dominating Gunther. 439 00:28:08,833 --> 00:28:13,333 For 451 days, he has ruled as the champion. 440 00:28:13,399 --> 00:28:18,133 If he wins tonight, he is the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion 441 00:28:18,199 --> 00:28:22,033 in history, shattering that 35-year-old record. 442 00:28:22,100 --> 00:28:27,566 [Gunther] Chad Gable thinks he can stand in the way of me and my legacy. 443 00:28:27,633 --> 00:28:31,000 Your little fairy-tale story is temporary. 444 00:28:31,500 --> 00:28:34,566 My legacy will be forever. 445 00:28:35,100 --> 00:28:37,766 [Cole] And down goes Gable, stacks him up, 446 00:28:37,833 --> 00:28:40,600 as Gunther to retain, and a kick-out. 447 00:28:41,433 --> 00:28:43,300 And Chad Gable still in the fight. 448 00:28:43,366 --> 00:28:46,733 Now he's fired up and he's going right after the Intercontinental Champion. 449 00:28:46,800 --> 00:28:49,000 [Gable] I get to add to my legacy. 450 00:28:49,966 --> 00:28:54,033 I'm going to prove to you, to my crew, to the world and to my family 451 00:28:54,100 --> 00:28:55,366 sitting in the front row 452 00:28:55,433 --> 00:28:58,166 that I'm more than just a tag-team specialist. 453 00:28:58,233 --> 00:29:01,699 [Cole] Gable for the win, and a kick-out by Gunther at two. 454 00:29:01,766 --> 00:29:04,100 [Gable] Your desire to hang on to that championship… 455 00:29:04,166 --> 00:29:06,566 [Cole] Gunther creates some separation. 456 00:29:06,633 --> 00:29:10,300 [Gable] …doesn't even compare to my desire to take it from you. 457 00:29:10,366 --> 00:29:12,500 [Cole] Bridge, cover, win, 458 00:29:12,566 --> 00:29:14,199 No! Two and a half 459 00:29:16,766 --> 00:29:18,699 -[Wade] Oh, my God! -[Cole] Oh, goodness! 460 00:29:18,766 --> 00:29:21,833 Gable dropped right on the top of his head, 461 00:29:21,899 --> 00:29:24,399 and just like that, powerbomb, 462 00:29:24,466 --> 00:29:26,933 and a lariat clothesline. 463 00:29:28,033 --> 00:29:31,333 -[crowd] One, two, three! -[bell ringing] 464 00:29:31,399 --> 00:29:36,366 [Cole] Gunther continues his dominant march into the history books. 465 00:29:36,433 --> 00:29:41,266 Congratulations to "The Ring General" Gunther. 466 00:30:02,800 --> 00:30:05,100 [crowd exclaiming] 467 00:30:08,233 --> 00:30:10,933 [speaking German] 468 00:30:15,033 --> 00:30:16,899 [Wade in English] Arriving in style, 469 00:30:16,966 --> 00:30:21,566 Imperium lead the WWE Universe in honoring the accomplishments 470 00:30:21,633 --> 00:30:27,066 of the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion in WWE history, 471 00:30:27,133 --> 00:30:30,666 The Ring General. The celebration tonight. 472 00:30:30,733 --> 00:30:33,133 ["I Came to Play" playing] 473 00:30:33,199 --> 00:30:36,466 [Cole] There's no celebrating for this man as of late. 474 00:30:41,033 --> 00:30:42,100 [bell ringing] 475 00:30:42,166 --> 00:30:44,533 [Samantha] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 476 00:30:44,600 --> 00:30:47,933 Introducing first, residing in Hollywood, California, 477 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:50,899 weighing in at 222 lbs, 478 00:30:50,966 --> 00:30:54,266 The Miz! 479 00:30:54,333 --> 00:30:56,600 [Cole] The Miz is obsessed with LA Knight, 480 00:30:56,666 --> 00:31:01,033 and that obsession cost Miz a match against Akira Tozawa 481 00:31:01,100 --> 00:31:02,433 a couple of weeks ago. 482 00:31:02,500 --> 00:31:06,699 Well, tonight, an opportunity for Μiz to right that wrong, in his word, 483 00:31:06,766 --> 00:31:08,466 as he takes on Τozawa 484 00:31:08,533 --> 00:31:10,566 coming up here on Monday Night Raw. 485 00:31:16,600 --> 00:31:19,300 Ladies and gentlemen, 22 years ago today, 486 00:31:19,366 --> 00:31:21,899 the United States of America was reeling 487 00:31:21,966 --> 00:31:24,833 because of terrorist attacks on our own soil 488 00:31:25,500 --> 00:31:28,833 in New York City, Western Pennsylvania and Washington DC. 489 00:31:29,399 --> 00:31:32,300 9/11 is a day we must always remember. 490 00:31:32,866 --> 00:31:35,733 Because we can never, ever forget. 491 00:31:39,466 --> 00:31:41,633 [melancholic piano music playing] 492 00:32:06,733 --> 00:32:09,533 [patriotic music playing] 493 00:32:32,033 --> 00:32:36,833 [Cole] WWE Fastlane is presented by Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. 494 00:32:36,899 --> 00:32:39,366 The new expansion will be available September 26th 495 00:32:39,433 --> 00:32:42,600 on Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5 and PC. 496 00:32:42,666 --> 00:32:46,600 Buy the bundle and you can play Cyberpunk 2077 today. 497 00:32:46,666 --> 00:32:48,066 Rated "M" for mature. 498 00:32:50,133 --> 00:32:53,500 Akira Tozawa fresh off the biggest upset of his career 499 00:32:53,566 --> 00:32:54,866 over Miz a couple of weeks ago, 500 00:32:54,933 --> 00:32:56,266 set for a rematch tonight. 501 00:32:56,899 --> 00:32:59,899 Miz said he would defeat someone on a much higher level 502 00:32:59,966 --> 00:33:01,966 than anyone LA Knight ever beat. 503 00:33:02,033 --> 00:33:03,266 That would be Τozawa. 504 00:33:03,333 --> 00:33:04,866 LA Knight was on commentary, 505 00:33:04,933 --> 00:33:06,699 and the distraction, Wade, would cost… 506 00:33:06,800 --> 00:33:08,233 [Miz yelling indistinctly] 507 00:33:08,300 --> 00:33:10,866 -[Cole] …The Miz. -[Wade] Yeah, Miz was in complete control 508 00:33:10,933 --> 00:33:14,733 of the match-up, but despite the fact, LA Knight did nothing wrong. 509 00:33:14,800 --> 00:33:18,233 Miz was so preoccupied with LA Knight, 510 00:33:18,300 --> 00:33:20,366 it cost himself the match-up. 511 00:33:20,899 --> 00:33:23,066 And from despair for The Miz 512 00:33:23,133 --> 00:33:27,633 straight to a BFT just to make his night complete. 513 00:33:30,266 --> 00:33:31,833 [Cole] And ever since this point, 514 00:33:31,899 --> 00:33:34,500 The Miz has been obsessed with LA Knight. 515 00:33:34,566 --> 00:33:37,466 In fact, Miz has a match this coming Friday night on SmackDown, 516 00:33:37,533 --> 00:33:40,533 live in Denver, Colorado, against LA Knight, 517 00:33:40,600 --> 00:33:43,699 and Miz is looking to make an example tonight of Akira Tozawa. 518 00:33:44,133 --> 00:33:47,866 [Wade] Look, as entertaining as Miz has been playing the joker, 519 00:33:47,933 --> 00:33:51,266 acting the fool over the past few weeks, make no mistake. 520 00:33:51,333 --> 00:33:56,500 Miz is a guy who has won it all in WWE for a reason. 521 00:33:56,566 --> 00:33:58,533 -On his days, as good as is-- -[Cole] Oh! 522 00:33:58,600 --> 00:33:59,899 [Wade] Good as it gets. 523 00:33:59,966 --> 00:34:02,833 But this once again might not be his day. 524 00:34:02,899 --> 00:34:04,000 [Cole] Oh, my goodness. 525 00:34:04,066 --> 00:34:06,500 Well, Miz has been miserable 526 00:34:06,566 --> 00:34:09,566 since LA Knight arrived on the scene here in WWE. 527 00:34:09,633 --> 00:34:12,600 And now, just taking all of that pent-up frustration out 528 00:34:12,666 --> 00:34:14,633 on Akira Tozawa. 529 00:34:17,366 --> 00:34:20,866 You know, what if Μiz doesn't beat LA Knight 530 00:34:20,933 --> 00:34:21,900 on Friday night? 531 00:34:21,966 --> 00:34:26,666 [Wade] Miz is already in the throes of, apparently, a manic episode 532 00:34:26,733 --> 00:34:29,466 losing to LA Knight once again. 533 00:34:29,533 --> 00:34:32,366 This Friday on SmackDown, there may be no depths 534 00:34:33,199 --> 00:34:35,866 to the low that Miz is going to hit. 535 00:34:35,933 --> 00:34:37,533 His ego would implode. 536 00:34:37,600 --> 00:34:40,799 [Cole] Last week, Miz was actually fighting an invisible man in the ring. 537 00:34:40,866 --> 00:34:44,799 That is where LA Kight has sent the Miz, almost off the deep end. 538 00:34:44,866 --> 00:34:47,266 And tonight, a much more focused Miz 539 00:34:47,333 --> 00:34:50,466 taking out his aggression here tonight on Akira Tozawa. 540 00:34:50,533 --> 00:34:52,299 [Wade] The invisible man is the only person 541 00:34:52,366 --> 00:34:54,299 he's beat over the past few weeks. 542 00:34:54,366 --> 00:34:58,233 Pretty much a highlight of the past month for The Miz. 543 00:35:01,133 --> 00:35:04,133 [Cole] And Tozawa had a quick flurry at the beginning of the match-up, 544 00:35:04,200 --> 00:35:07,200 but The Miz has made Tozawa pay. 545 00:35:07,266 --> 00:35:09,366 -[Wade] Oh! -[Cole] To Your point earlier, 546 00:35:09,433 --> 00:35:12,433 Wade, to put the jokes aside, Miz is a high-level competitor, 547 00:35:12,500 --> 00:35:15,566 a former WWE Champion, main-eventer from WrestleMania. 548 00:35:16,466 --> 00:35:18,500 Grand Slam Champion as well. 549 00:35:18,566 --> 00:35:23,299 [Wade] This is the thing. This is not your usual self-absorbed Miz 550 00:35:23,366 --> 00:35:24,733 before our eyes right now. 551 00:35:24,799 --> 00:35:28,233 Don't get me wrong, still self-absorbed, 552 00:35:28,299 --> 00:35:32,299 but he's got a fire lit underneath him and that's what makes him dangerous. 553 00:35:32,366 --> 00:35:34,700 [Cole] Why is he so obsessed with LA Knight? 554 00:35:34,766 --> 00:35:37,866 [Wade] Because LA Knight is getting the kind of reactions 555 00:35:37,933 --> 00:35:41,533 that the WWE Universe has always denied The Miz 556 00:35:41,600 --> 00:35:44,666 despite The Miz's long list of achievements. 557 00:35:45,633 --> 00:35:48,299 [Cole] Oh, and Tozawa catches Miz 558 00:35:49,466 --> 00:35:50,766 with a boot to the face. 559 00:35:52,033 --> 00:35:53,633 Went for the shoulder to the guts. 560 00:35:53,700 --> 00:35:56,100 -Miz sidestepped and now-- -[Wade] Oh! 561 00:35:56,166 --> 00:35:57,799 [Cole] Knees to the face of Tozawa. 562 00:35:57,866 --> 00:36:00,333 [Wade] Not something you see too often from The Miz. 563 00:36:00,400 --> 00:36:02,733 This is Miz hitting top gear once again. 564 00:36:02,799 --> 00:36:04,333 It's been too long. 565 00:36:05,966 --> 00:36:08,066 [Cole] And now, Miz, intensity in his eyes. 566 00:36:09,033 --> 00:36:10,866 [crowd booing] 567 00:36:11,933 --> 00:36:14,299 [yelling indistinctly] 568 00:36:14,366 --> 00:36:17,133 [Cole] Because it is time to put Tozawa away, 569 00:36:17,200 --> 00:36:20,700 and Miz with a Skull-Crushing Finale and that'll do it. 570 00:36:23,700 --> 00:36:24,833 Well, maybe not. 571 00:36:24,900 --> 00:36:28,066 It appears Miz wants to set an example with Mr. Tozawa, 572 00:36:28,133 --> 00:36:30,066 and another Skull-Crushing Finale. 573 00:36:30,900 --> 00:36:32,799 [Wade] The referee could throw this out now. 574 00:36:32,866 --> 00:36:34,500 Tozawa is done. 575 00:36:40,100 --> 00:36:42,900 M-I-Z! 576 00:36:43,766 --> 00:36:46,266 [Cole] Stealing LA Knight's catchphrase, 577 00:36:47,100 --> 00:36:49,166 and a third Skull-Crushing Finale. 578 00:36:49,233 --> 00:36:52,100 Cover on Tozawa and the win for The Miz. 579 00:36:52,166 --> 00:36:53,733 ["I Came to Play" playing] 580 00:36:54,533 --> 00:36:59,433 [Samantha] Here is your winner, The Miz! 581 00:36:59,500 --> 00:37:02,666 [Cole] So Wade, the question is, can Miz bring this aggression 582 00:37:02,733 --> 00:37:06,066 Friday night on SmackDown Live into his match with LA Knight? 583 00:37:06,133 --> 00:37:08,133 [Wade] It's going to take something very special 584 00:37:08,200 --> 00:37:10,166 to put a stop to the Yeah Movement. 585 00:37:10,233 --> 00:37:13,466 But I'll be tuning in. Cannot wait for SmackDown. 586 00:37:14,200 --> 00:37:18,566 [Cole] Miz makes an example of Tozawa here tonight on Raw. 587 00:37:24,333 --> 00:37:26,533 Well, The Miz gets his revenge on Akira Tozawa, 588 00:37:26,600 --> 00:37:31,000 which means now he can focus all of his attention on LA Knight 589 00:37:31,066 --> 00:37:33,866 this Friday on SmackDown. 590 00:37:33,933 --> 00:37:35,866 Well, at this time, we focus all of our attention 591 00:37:35,933 --> 00:37:39,133 on my guest at this time, Raquel Rodriguez. 592 00:37:40,333 --> 00:37:41,966 [crowd cheering] 593 00:37:42,033 --> 00:37:46,333 Raquel, at Payback, we saw you nearly dethrone The Eradicator. 594 00:37:46,400 --> 00:37:49,233 But now, Dirty Dom is banned from ringside. 595 00:37:49,299 --> 00:37:51,466 So what kind of thoughts are flowing through your mind 596 00:37:51,533 --> 00:37:54,299 as you prepare for this highly anticipated rematch 597 00:37:54,366 --> 00:37:59,100 against The Nightmare for the Women's World Championship? 598 00:38:00,433 --> 00:38:02,466 Well, Byron, let's just be honest. 599 00:38:03,400 --> 00:38:07,866 Rhea might be the most dominant woman to ever step into that ring. 600 00:38:07,933 --> 00:38:12,000 Her raw strength and brutality are unlike anything we've ever seen. 601 00:38:12,600 --> 00:38:14,866 Rhea has taken over the entire Women's Division, 602 00:38:14,933 --> 00:38:18,299 and it's because people lose to fear before the bell even rings. 603 00:38:18,799 --> 00:38:20,233 [speaking Spanish] 604 00:38:20,299 --> 00:38:22,600 [in English] I'm not like most people. 605 00:38:22,666 --> 00:38:24,833 Ella sabe. She knows that. 606 00:38:24,900 --> 00:38:28,700 And Dirty Dom, well, Dom won't be there to help her tonight. 607 00:38:28,766 --> 00:38:31,133 No, tonight, Rhea is going to get a lesson 608 00:38:31,200 --> 00:38:34,533 that reality is worse than a nightmare. 609 00:38:34,600 --> 00:38:37,666 Because tonight, Rhea won't be the tallest. 610 00:38:37,733 --> 00:38:39,533 Rhea won't be the strongest. 611 00:38:39,600 --> 00:38:41,966 And Rhea damn sure as hell won't be the angriest woman 612 00:38:42,033 --> 00:38:43,466 to step into that ring. 613 00:38:44,833 --> 00:38:47,066 Rhea is gonna get a taste of her own medicine. 614 00:38:48,833 --> 00:38:51,299 And we'll see who walks out the Women's World Champion. 615 00:38:55,266 --> 00:38:57,066 [Wade] Two powerhouses go at it 616 00:38:57,133 --> 00:39:00,200 with the Women's World Championship on the line. 617 00:39:00,266 --> 00:39:04,200 Can the powerful Raquel Rodriguez take down Rhea Ripley 618 00:39:04,266 --> 00:39:06,766 with Dirty Dom banned from ringside? 619 00:39:06,833 --> 00:39:11,000 We will find out later on in tonight's main event. 620 00:39:13,366 --> 00:39:16,366 ["Symphony No. 9 in E Minor" playing] 621 00:39:26,433 --> 00:39:27,600 [Samantha] Please welcome 622 00:39:28,066 --> 00:39:32,166 Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci. 623 00:39:32,233 --> 00:39:35,133 Imperium! 624 00:39:35,200 --> 00:39:38,500 [Cole] Last week, the imposing leader of Imperium, Gunther, 625 00:39:38,566 --> 00:39:39,700 made history, 626 00:39:39,766 --> 00:39:43,600 becoming the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion of all time. 627 00:39:44,033 --> 00:39:47,366 Tonight, his Imperium brethren plan a celebration. 628 00:39:47,433 --> 00:39:50,200 It's Gunther's championship celebration, 629 00:39:50,266 --> 00:39:52,633 and it's live next, on Raw. 630 00:39:57,233 --> 00:40:00,666 Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time. 631 00:40:01,233 --> 00:40:03,866 "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. 632 00:40:07,166 --> 00:40:11,100 Shayna, last week, you beat a very formidable opponent 633 00:40:11,166 --> 00:40:12,000 in Zoey Stark… 634 00:40:12,066 --> 00:40:13,566 Let me stop you, okay? 635 00:40:13,633 --> 00:40:17,133 I'll be the first to admit, Zoey surprised me. 636 00:40:17,200 --> 00:40:18,200 All right? 637 00:40:18,266 --> 00:40:20,833 Look, nine out of ten times, I put the Kirifuda on someone 638 00:40:20,900 --> 00:40:22,299 and people are tapping immediately. 639 00:40:22,366 --> 00:40:23,533 But, Zoey-- 640 00:40:23,600 --> 00:40:25,100 I know, right? 641 00:40:25,166 --> 00:40:26,766 Honestly, the way you beat Zoey was 642 00:40:26,833 --> 00:40:30,366 just like the way you beat Ronda Rousey and sent her packing at SummerSlam. 643 00:40:30,433 --> 00:40:31,700 Amazing! 644 00:40:31,766 --> 00:40:33,299 Speaking of amazing, I was thinking. 645 00:40:33,366 --> 00:40:35,299 I'm sure you probably heard. 646 00:40:35,366 --> 00:40:38,166 My tag partner is "not medically cleared," 647 00:40:38,233 --> 00:40:41,833 so I'm looking for another amazing partner. 648 00:40:41,900 --> 00:40:44,500 I was thinking champion, champion? 649 00:40:45,900 --> 00:40:47,266 We're basically peers. 650 00:40:47,333 --> 00:40:48,200 Peers! 651 00:40:48,266 --> 00:40:49,766 Do you want to be my co-partner? 652 00:40:49,833 --> 00:40:53,299 Peers. You think… You think you and I are peers? 653 00:40:54,200 --> 00:40:55,433 [scoffs] 654 00:40:55,500 --> 00:40:58,799 How about this? How about I meet you out there 655 00:40:59,633 --> 00:41:03,033 and I can show you, limb by limb, 656 00:41:03,500 --> 00:41:06,366 exactly how large the gap is 657 00:41:06,433 --> 00:41:08,966 between you and I being "peers"? 658 00:41:11,900 --> 00:41:14,166 Fine. You're going to regret this. 659 00:41:14,233 --> 00:41:15,966 I'll find someone to be my co-par-- 660 00:41:17,233 --> 00:41:18,666 Piper! 661 00:41:18,733 --> 00:41:22,299 Oh, my Gosh. I'm so excited you're back. Totally knew you were coming tonight. 662 00:41:22,366 --> 00:41:24,933 Does that mean that you-- 663 00:41:25,000 --> 00:41:25,933 [gasps] 664 00:41:27,000 --> 00:41:28,000 Medically cleared. 665 00:41:31,799 --> 00:41:32,799 Okay. 666 00:41:39,700 --> 00:41:45,933 Ladies and gentlemen, 667 00:41:48,799 --> 00:41:52,266 I demand 668 00:41:52,333 --> 00:41:57,733 all your gratitude 669 00:41:57,799 --> 00:42:01,700 for the longest-reigning 670 00:42:01,766 --> 00:42:08,700 Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion in history. 671 00:42:13,799 --> 00:42:19,733 "The Ring General" 672 00:42:22,200 --> 00:42:26,000 Gunther! 673 00:42:26,600 --> 00:42:29,333 ["Symphony No. 9 in E Minor" playing] 674 00:42:33,533 --> 00:42:35,933 [crowd cheering] 675 00:42:41,799 --> 00:42:44,966 [Cole] He has been nothing short of phenomenal. 676 00:42:46,533 --> 00:42:51,400 Since winning the championship in June of 2022, 677 00:42:51,966 --> 00:42:54,600 Gunther has been unstoppable. 678 00:42:55,200 --> 00:42:58,666 Not only the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion of all time, 679 00:42:58,733 --> 00:43:00,566 but people are starting to say, Wade, 680 00:43:01,066 --> 00:43:05,866 perhaps the most dominant Intercontinental Champion of all time. 681 00:43:06,600 --> 00:43:08,733 [Wade] There's no doubt about that in my mind. 682 00:43:08,799 --> 00:43:11,100 This guy is number one 683 00:43:11,166 --> 00:43:14,366 against the entirety of history. 684 00:43:14,433 --> 00:43:16,400 And this is a shocker in itself. 685 00:43:16,466 --> 00:43:20,133 Gunther is a man who historically has not tended 686 00:43:20,200 --> 00:43:23,233 to celebrate his massive successes. 687 00:43:23,299 --> 00:43:27,166 Celebration, pleasure leads to laziness and demise. 688 00:43:27,233 --> 00:43:30,600 But for once, even the big Austrian 689 00:43:31,233 --> 00:43:33,966 is making a change, so significant… 690 00:43:34,033 --> 00:43:37,033 [fireworks popping] 691 00:43:40,000 --> 00:43:44,700 …has this reign been, and it continues. 692 00:43:44,766 --> 00:43:48,566 [Cole] You know, when you break a 35-year record here in WWE, 693 00:43:48,633 --> 00:43:50,033 there's a reason to smile. 694 00:43:51,033 --> 00:43:55,433 And I guess that's as close as a smile as you're going to get from Gunther. 695 00:43:59,433 --> 00:44:01,933 [crowd cheering] 696 00:44:20,533 --> 00:44:22,299 [speaking German] 697 00:44:37,299 --> 00:44:40,466 [in English] To the surprise of absolutely nobody, 698 00:44:41,233 --> 00:44:46,166 The Ring General has rewritten history. 699 00:44:46,233 --> 00:44:48,233 [crowd cheering] 700 00:44:54,033 --> 00:44:56,133 I am now, officially, 701 00:44:57,600 --> 00:44:59,299 the longest-reigning 702 00:44:59,366 --> 00:45:03,733 and greatest Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion 703 00:45:03,799 --> 00:45:05,033 in history. 704 00:45:05,766 --> 00:45:07,733 [crowd cheering] 705 00:45:12,400 --> 00:45:13,533 But first… 706 00:45:16,000 --> 00:45:20,333 No, seriously, that means a lot to me. 707 00:45:21,200 --> 00:45:23,733 First, I want to share some words 708 00:45:23,799 --> 00:45:27,733 about all the legends that held this great title before. 709 00:45:29,600 --> 00:45:31,733 You contributed… 710 00:45:32,299 --> 00:45:34,500 absolutely nothing. 711 00:45:36,133 --> 00:45:42,166 I elevated this championship to heights never seen before. 712 00:45:44,500 --> 00:45:46,466 And as far as I understand, 713 00:45:46,533 --> 00:45:48,966 I'm running a little bit out of competition here. 714 00:45:51,133 --> 00:45:56,533 From now on, it seems like I'm only competing against myself. 715 00:45:57,766 --> 00:45:59,200 [speaking German] 716 00:45:59,266 --> 00:46:03,033 ["Shoooosh" playing] 717 00:46:09,000 --> 00:46:11,866 [Cole] The man who Gunther beat last week, Chad Gable. 718 00:46:11,933 --> 00:46:13,166 Gunther. 719 00:46:15,733 --> 00:46:17,866 Last week, man, we, uh… 720 00:46:18,666 --> 00:46:21,100 we had a main event for the ages. 721 00:46:22,366 --> 00:46:24,266 The world won't stop talking about it. 722 00:46:24,333 --> 00:46:26,933 What a championship fight that was. 723 00:46:27,866 --> 00:46:30,500 I woke up this morning and I was still feeling it. 724 00:46:32,666 --> 00:46:37,766 But here we are a week later and you're the one celebrating. 725 00:46:37,833 --> 00:46:41,333 You're the one that walked your way into the history books. 726 00:46:41,400 --> 00:46:43,633 So, congratulations. 727 00:46:45,100 --> 00:46:46,833 [speaking German] 728 00:46:47,466 --> 00:46:49,333 [in English] Chad, come in the ring. 729 00:46:49,400 --> 00:46:51,900 Say what you want to say to me and say it right to my face. 730 00:46:53,933 --> 00:46:55,266 [Gable laughs] 731 00:46:56,433 --> 00:46:59,299 But, Gunther, last week, 732 00:47:00,200 --> 00:47:01,933 I saw the look in your eyes. 733 00:47:03,100 --> 00:47:06,200 The look on your face after that match. 734 00:47:07,299 --> 00:47:09,200 And it told me everything I needed to know. 735 00:47:10,566 --> 00:47:15,200 It said, out of all the great Superstars you beat during this historic reign, 736 00:47:15,266 --> 00:47:17,033 nobody pushed you to your limit, 737 00:47:17,100 --> 00:47:19,533 nobody came as close to beating you 738 00:47:20,266 --> 00:47:21,100 as I did. 739 00:47:22,133 --> 00:47:24,299 [crowd cheering] 740 00:47:27,433 --> 00:47:28,466 But… 741 00:47:29,066 --> 00:47:32,033 the look on your face wasn't the only one I saw last week. 742 00:47:33,100 --> 00:47:34,000 I saw the look 743 00:47:34,633 --> 00:47:38,566 on my entire family's face sitting in the front row. 744 00:47:39,166 --> 00:47:44,166 I saw the tears rolling down my oldest daughter Briella's face, 745 00:47:44,233 --> 00:47:45,566 sitting in the front row. 746 00:47:45,633 --> 00:47:47,966 Tears that you caused. 747 00:47:52,299 --> 00:47:56,233 Now, Gunther, I wouldn't expect you to understand 748 00:47:56,299 --> 00:47:57,799 what that does to a person. 749 00:47:57,866 --> 00:48:01,133 You'd have to be a mother or a father to know what it feels like to watch 750 00:48:01,200 --> 00:48:04,666 your own children weeping right before your eyes. 751 00:48:08,533 --> 00:48:12,366 But what you have done is light a fire in me. 752 00:48:12,433 --> 00:48:15,533 A fire that I can tell ain't going to burn out 753 00:48:15,600 --> 00:48:18,000 until I make this whole thing right. 754 00:48:23,666 --> 00:48:25,100 So, understand this. 755 00:48:25,799 --> 00:48:27,166 I beat you once… 756 00:48:28,600 --> 00:48:30,233 and I'm going to beat you again. 757 00:48:30,299 --> 00:48:32,600 [crowd cheering] 758 00:48:36,299 --> 00:48:39,600 I don't know when, where or how, 759 00:48:39,666 --> 00:48:44,466 but I'm getting another opportunity at that championship, and this time… 760 00:48:46,433 --> 00:48:47,533 for myself, 761 00:48:48,366 --> 00:48:50,799 for my career and for my family. 762 00:48:50,866 --> 00:48:54,433 I swear to God, I'm winning that championship. 763 00:48:55,033 --> 00:48:57,633 [crowd cheering] 764 00:49:00,966 --> 00:49:02,600 And I swear to God, 765 00:49:02,666 --> 00:49:06,733 my daughter is walking out with a smile on her face. 766 00:49:07,333 --> 00:49:10,033 [crowd cheering] 767 00:49:14,933 --> 00:49:17,033 You want another opportunity? 768 00:49:20,200 --> 00:49:22,066 Another opportunity for what? 769 00:49:23,033 --> 00:49:25,966 To drag your family all the way from home in the first row 770 00:49:26,033 --> 00:49:29,700 and see them again to receive the biggest beating of your life? 771 00:49:31,299 --> 00:49:33,066 Is that what you want? 772 00:49:34,666 --> 00:49:38,466 Using your children as bait to get a little bit of spotlight? 773 00:49:40,966 --> 00:49:43,066 Yes, you pushed me to my limit. 774 00:49:43,766 --> 00:49:45,366 And you're a fantastic athlete… 775 00:49:46,366 --> 00:49:50,433 but you're a disgusting, terrible father. 776 00:49:50,500 --> 00:49:52,666 [crowd booing] 777 00:49:53,866 --> 00:49:56,500 [Cole] Oh! Chad Gable's not going to take that. 778 00:49:56,566 --> 00:49:57,833 Gable went after Gunther, 779 00:49:57,900 --> 00:50:02,033 but the numbers game is just going to overwhelm Chad Gable. 780 00:50:02,100 --> 00:50:04,233 [Wade] Well, Chad Gable is going to have to take that 781 00:50:04,299 --> 00:50:06,866 and a hell of a lot more. 782 00:50:07,733 --> 00:50:10,100 Not a smart move at all. 783 00:50:10,166 --> 00:50:12,066 Some things you just have to let go. 784 00:50:12,133 --> 00:50:13,466 [Cole] And here comes Otis, 785 00:50:13,533 --> 00:50:16,266 Chad Gable's tag-team partner in The Alpha Academy, 786 00:50:16,333 --> 00:50:18,899 coming to his coach's aid. 787 00:50:18,966 --> 00:50:20,866 And now, dumping Imperium over the top rope 788 00:50:20,933 --> 00:50:22,266 and it leaves Gunther alone. 789 00:50:22,333 --> 00:50:23,600 Now, Gunther going after Otis, 790 00:50:23,666 --> 00:50:26,799 and Otis with clubbing blows now to the Intercontinental Champion. 791 00:50:26,866 --> 00:50:28,200 But down goes Otis. 792 00:50:28,266 --> 00:50:30,433 And now, Gable again from behind. 793 00:50:30,500 --> 00:50:33,533 [Wade] The champion is certainly not dressed to fight, 794 00:50:34,333 --> 00:50:36,066 but fight he will. 795 00:50:37,399 --> 00:50:39,166 [Cole] And now Kaiser back into the mix, 796 00:50:39,233 --> 00:50:44,666 along with Giovanni Vinci, and Imperium having their way with Alpha Academy. 797 00:50:44,733 --> 00:50:46,700 [Wade] You might get a couple of shots in-- 798 00:50:46,766 --> 00:50:48,866 -Oh, here we go. -[Cole] Tommaso Ciampa, 799 00:50:48,933 --> 00:50:50,700 with a steel chair in hand, 800 00:50:51,366 --> 00:50:53,866 sends Imperium into retreat. 801 00:50:54,333 --> 00:50:56,600 [Wade] The hell has this got to do with Ciampa? 802 00:50:57,700 --> 00:51:00,200 [crowd cheering] 803 00:51:00,266 --> 00:51:01,899 ["No One Will Survive" playing] 804 00:51:01,966 --> 00:51:04,033 [Cole] Ciampa saving The Alpha Academy 805 00:51:04,100 --> 00:51:06,799 from what would have been clear destruction 806 00:51:06,866 --> 00:51:09,066 here tonight on Monday Night Raw. 807 00:51:09,133 --> 00:51:10,566 [indistinct arguing] 808 00:51:12,633 --> 00:51:14,166 [Wade] Chaos out here, 809 00:51:14,233 --> 00:51:19,399 but what is abundantly clear is, championship reign or not, 810 00:51:19,466 --> 00:51:22,433 the threats are going to keep on coming for Imperium. 811 00:51:22,500 --> 00:51:24,033 And here's the situation with Ciampa. 812 00:51:24,100 --> 00:51:28,299 Remember last week, he said he had to speak with WWE official Adam Pearce? 813 00:51:28,366 --> 00:51:30,100 Perhaps it was about creating opportunities, 814 00:51:30,166 --> 00:51:32,600 which Ciampa may have tried to do here tonight. 815 00:51:32,666 --> 00:51:34,366 Speaking about creating opportunities, 816 00:51:34,433 --> 00:51:37,166 Drew McIntyre tried to create one and got himself in some hot water. 817 00:51:37,233 --> 00:51:39,033 Let's take you back to couple of weeks ago. 818 00:51:39,100 --> 00:51:42,100 Viking Raiders versus New Day. McIntyre and Riddle at ringside. 819 00:51:42,166 --> 00:51:44,533 Ivar drives Kofi into Riddle and McIntyre, 820 00:51:44,600 --> 00:51:46,799 and McIntyre takes a chair 821 00:51:46,866 --> 00:51:50,500 and inadvertently fires it into Xavier Woods, 822 00:51:50,566 --> 00:51:53,533 which leads to Ragnarok on Kofi Kingston. 823 00:51:53,600 --> 00:51:54,733 [bell ringing] 824 00:51:54,799 --> 00:51:57,866 -You know it was an accident. -Big D, don't even trip, man. 825 00:51:57,933 --> 00:51:59,899 It's all good. We know you ain't do it on purpose. 826 00:52:00,933 --> 00:52:03,299 [Cole] And then last week, this was a Tornado Tag Match. 827 00:52:03,366 --> 00:52:04,633 No disqualification. 828 00:52:05,033 --> 00:52:06,899 Wade, Kofi Kingston got involved 829 00:52:06,966 --> 00:52:09,100 but he took out Riddle with Trouble in Paradise. 830 00:52:09,700 --> 00:52:11,600 McIntyre was incensed. 831 00:52:11,666 --> 00:52:14,399 [Wade] Quite the coincidence if you ask me. 832 00:52:14,466 --> 00:52:16,100 Drew McIntyre furious, 833 00:52:16,166 --> 00:52:18,299 and, of course, Riddle left to the wolves, 834 00:52:18,366 --> 00:52:20,899 victory once again for The Viking Raiders. 835 00:52:22,000 --> 00:52:26,233 I am so sorry for what happened out there. I feel terrible. It was a total accident. 836 00:52:26,299 --> 00:52:28,766 -I just want to apologize, man, like… -Kofi… 837 00:52:28,833 --> 00:52:31,933 -It's cool, I understand. -it's it? 838 00:52:32,000 --> 00:52:33,200 I'm going to keep my eyes open 839 00:52:33,266 --> 00:52:36,033 in case any more, you know, accidents happen around here. 840 00:52:41,066 --> 00:52:42,333 [crowd cheering] 841 00:52:42,399 --> 00:52:44,866 So, man, what's going on? I'm just curious, 842 00:52:44,933 --> 00:52:46,899 what's up with last week, man? 843 00:52:46,966 --> 00:52:48,033 Which part? 844 00:52:48,100 --> 00:52:50,700 -The part which… -Oh, the accidental chair hit. 845 00:52:50,766 --> 00:52:53,533 I thought we're past this. I apologized, you accepted. We moved on. 846 00:52:53,600 --> 00:52:55,100 Yeah, no, we're good with that, man. 847 00:52:55,166 --> 00:52:58,433 I'm more confused as to why you were talking trash about Kofi. 848 00:52:59,433 --> 00:53:01,933 Listen, man, I said what I said. 849 00:53:02,000 --> 00:53:04,200 I meant it. I've got a lot in my mind right now. 850 00:53:04,266 --> 00:53:05,733 If Kofi has an issue with me, 851 00:53:05,799 --> 00:53:09,299 maybe mans up, he grows a set, and, you know, talks to me himself. 852 00:53:11,566 --> 00:53:12,600 Hold on, man. 853 00:53:13,633 --> 00:53:16,700 I came to you, man-to-man, face-to-face. 854 00:53:16,766 --> 00:53:18,266 You're going to turn your back on me? 855 00:53:18,333 --> 00:53:20,533 You're going to disrespect me, going to disrespect Kofi? 856 00:53:21,566 --> 00:53:24,500 Oh, I get it. It's… it's jealousy. 857 00:53:25,100 --> 00:53:28,299 You're jealous that Kofi won his World Heavyweight Championship 858 00:53:28,366 --> 00:53:32,399 at WrestleMania, in front of 82,000 screaming bodies. 859 00:53:32,466 --> 00:53:33,466 And you… 860 00:53:33,533 --> 00:53:38,666 You had the biggest moment of your career inside of an empty Performance Center. 861 00:53:39,766 --> 00:53:41,666 It keeps you up at night, doesn't it, Drew? 862 00:53:46,899 --> 00:53:48,433 I know what you're trying to do. 863 00:53:49,733 --> 00:53:52,933 You obviously want to fight, but, buddy, I don't want to hurt you. 864 00:53:53,000 --> 00:53:54,799 Mm. What? 865 00:53:54,866 --> 00:53:57,966 Big bad Drew McIntyre going to run straight through Xavier Woods? 866 00:53:58,899 --> 00:54:01,399 You said it, not me. 867 00:54:01,466 --> 00:54:03,600 Tell you what, if you're so anxious to get beat up… 868 00:54:05,133 --> 00:54:06,133 you got your match. 869 00:54:06,633 --> 00:54:08,566 Tell you what. Whatever happens to you tonight, 870 00:54:08,633 --> 00:54:10,899 I promise you, will not be an accident… 871 00:54:11,433 --> 00:54:12,433 mate. 872 00:54:14,966 --> 00:54:17,266 [Big E] ♪ It's a new day, yes, it is ♪ 873 00:54:17,333 --> 00:54:18,666 ["New Day, New Way" playing] 874 00:54:18,733 --> 00:54:20,733 [Cole] So it has come to this. 875 00:54:27,266 --> 00:54:28,100 [bell ringing] 876 00:54:28,166 --> 00:54:30,766 [Samantha] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 877 00:54:30,833 --> 00:54:34,866 Introducing first, representing The New Day, 878 00:54:34,933 --> 00:54:38,866 from Atlanta, Georgia, weighing in at 215 lbs, 879 00:54:38,933 --> 00:54:42,933 Xavier Woods! 880 00:54:43,000 --> 00:54:45,200 [Cole] Wade, can you believe that we're going to have 881 00:54:45,266 --> 00:54:48,066 an Xavier Woods versus Drew McIntyre match 882 00:54:48,133 --> 00:54:49,466 coming up right now on Raw? 883 00:54:49,533 --> 00:54:50,600 [Wade] I can believe it. 884 00:54:50,666 --> 00:54:54,366 Drew McIntyre is burning with fury right now. 885 00:54:55,266 --> 00:54:57,433 [Cole] McIntyre and Woods. 886 00:54:57,500 --> 00:55:00,366 It's about respect in Xavier Woods' mind, 887 00:55:00,433 --> 00:55:02,666 Drew McIntyre says "What I'm going to do to you, 888 00:55:02,733 --> 00:55:04,833 it's not going to be an accident." It's next. 889 00:55:08,266 --> 00:55:09,366 [Cole] It's real cool. 890 00:55:09,433 --> 00:55:11,566 If you haven't had the opportunity yet, check it out. 891 00:55:11,633 --> 00:55:13,666 Last week, Cody Rhodes, "The American Nightmare," 892 00:55:13,733 --> 00:55:17,299 had the opportunity to sit down with NASCAR legend Dale Jr. 893 00:55:17,366 --> 00:55:18,766 on his Speedcast. 894 00:55:18,833 --> 00:55:21,166 It is available right now on Peacock. 895 00:55:21,233 --> 00:55:24,533 Cody Rhodes sits down with Dale Jr. 896 00:55:24,600 --> 00:55:27,266 on Dale Jr.'s Speedcast on Peacock. 897 00:55:32,200 --> 00:55:34,366 Excuse me, Alpha Academy, Tommaso Ciampa. 898 00:55:34,433 --> 00:55:36,899 We all just witnessed what transpired 899 00:55:36,966 --> 00:55:39,566 during the Intercontinental Championship celebration, 900 00:55:40,166 --> 00:55:42,700 and I don't think any of us expected to see you, Chad, 901 00:55:42,766 --> 00:55:44,133 let alone you, Tommaso. 902 00:55:44,200 --> 00:55:47,200 Can you… Can you comment on what we just saw happen out there? 903 00:55:47,266 --> 00:55:51,566 Listen, last week, Adam Pearce advised me to seize my moment. 904 00:55:52,133 --> 00:55:54,033 Gunther celebrating in that ring 905 00:55:54,100 --> 00:55:57,566 as the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion of all time? 906 00:55:58,333 --> 00:56:00,200 There ain't no bigger moment than that. 907 00:56:01,033 --> 00:56:02,833 At least, Chad seemed to think the same thing. 908 00:56:03,633 --> 00:56:04,766 I hate Imperium. 909 00:56:04,833 --> 00:56:07,000 This ain't over. Not by a long shot! 910 00:56:07,066 --> 00:56:08,066 No! 911 00:56:08,133 --> 00:56:09,133 Wait a minute. 912 00:56:09,799 --> 00:56:11,299 I have an idea, Coach. 913 00:56:11,766 --> 00:56:12,899 How about tonight… 914 00:56:12,966 --> 00:56:13,966 No. 915 00:56:14,833 --> 00:56:17,433 …the three of us versus Imperium, 916 00:56:17,500 --> 00:56:21,066 live tonight, in a Six-Man Carnage Match. 917 00:56:22,200 --> 00:56:24,366 I was worried, but that's actually a pretty good idea. 918 00:56:24,433 --> 00:56:27,233 Carnage Match just means Six-Man Tag Match. What do you think? 919 00:56:30,033 --> 00:56:30,866 I think he's in. 920 00:56:31,299 --> 00:56:32,766 Oh, yeah! 921 00:56:33,700 --> 00:56:34,700 Let's do it! 922 00:56:36,333 --> 00:56:39,399 [Cole] I like that. That is going to be hard-hitting if it happens. 923 00:56:39,466 --> 00:56:42,200 Xavier Woods now, set for action. 924 00:56:46,100 --> 00:56:48,433 ["Gallantry" playing] 925 00:56:56,866 --> 00:57:00,100 [Samantha] And his opponent, from Ayr, Scotland, 926 00:57:00,166 --> 00:57:07,100 weighing in at 275 lbs, Drew McIntyre! 927 00:57:07,166 --> 00:57:08,366 [fireworks pop] 928 00:57:11,233 --> 00:57:14,633 [Cole] Listen, I understand that there is a lot of pressure right now 929 00:57:15,133 --> 00:57:16,700 in WWE, 930 00:57:16,766 --> 00:57:18,733 especially when it comes to tag teams. 931 00:57:18,799 --> 00:57:21,233 Everybody jockeying to get an opportunity 932 00:57:21,299 --> 00:57:25,266 at the Undisputed Tag Team Champions who, right now, are The Judgment Day. 933 00:57:25,333 --> 00:57:27,833 But this thing has really reached a boiling point 934 00:57:27,899 --> 00:57:30,133 between McIntyre and Xavier Woods. 935 00:57:30,200 --> 00:57:32,933 [Wade] Yeah, I'm going to personally take umbrage with the shot 936 00:57:33,000 --> 00:57:35,366 that Xavier Woods took at Drew a few minutes ago, 937 00:57:35,433 --> 00:57:39,466 saying that Drew's career highlight was in front of a crowd of zero, 938 00:57:39,533 --> 00:57:41,799 like somehow that was Drew's fault. 939 00:57:41,866 --> 00:57:43,733 It was a cheap shot in my book. 940 00:57:43,799 --> 00:57:48,133 Drew kept the lights on in WWE when nobody could. 941 00:57:50,533 --> 00:57:54,600 The WWE Champion in the crowd-less era 942 00:57:54,666 --> 00:57:56,066 that we never want to go back to, 943 00:57:56,133 --> 00:57:58,666 but we should be thanking Drew for what he did there. 944 00:57:58,733 --> 00:58:02,566 That was an unnecessary way of ruffling the feathers 945 00:58:02,633 --> 00:58:04,200 of The Scottish Warrior. 946 00:58:04,266 --> 00:58:06,600 And now, I think Xavier Woods is going to pay. 947 00:58:06,666 --> 00:58:08,733 [Cole] I understand your point I agree with you. 948 00:58:08,799 --> 00:58:12,766 Drew McIntyre, in many ways, carried WWE through that dark time, 949 00:58:12,833 --> 00:58:14,966 and Xavier Woods bringing it up tonight. 950 00:58:15,033 --> 00:58:16,766 But maybe it does bother Drew McIntyre. 951 00:58:16,833 --> 00:58:19,466 Kofi Kingston was involved in one of the… 952 00:58:19,533 --> 00:58:22,500 one of the brightest moments of the last decade in WWE. 953 00:58:22,566 --> 00:58:26,600 KofiMania, culminating in Kofi winning the WWE Championship 954 00:58:26,666 --> 00:58:28,066 at WrestleMania. 955 00:58:28,133 --> 00:58:30,466 And, of course, Xavier Woods is always going to defend 956 00:58:30,533 --> 00:58:33,299 his best friend and tag-team partner, Kingston. 957 00:58:33,366 --> 00:58:35,600 And now, McIntyre looking to manhandle Woods. 958 00:58:35,666 --> 00:58:38,799 Woods looking to out-quick Drew in this match-up. 959 00:58:38,866 --> 00:58:40,833 [Wade] He's certainly not going to outpower him, 960 00:58:40,899 --> 00:58:42,799 but I will credit Woods for the start he's made, 961 00:58:42,866 --> 00:58:45,299 smothering The Scottish Warrior. 962 00:58:46,133 --> 00:58:48,466 [Cole] Xavier Woods with a lot to prove tonight. 963 00:58:48,533 --> 00:58:52,033 Drew McIntyre really saying a moment ago, 964 00:58:52,633 --> 00:58:54,966 earlier today, I should say. Oh, Glasgow Kiss. 965 00:58:55,033 --> 00:58:58,633 That Xavier Woods didn't belong in the same ring with him. 966 00:58:58,700 --> 00:59:01,899 [Wade] I don't agree with that either. That is just a little smack talk. 967 00:59:01,966 --> 00:59:06,133 Now, the problem is, as we take another look at the Glasgow Kiss, 968 00:59:06,200 --> 00:59:07,466 perfectly executed, 969 00:59:07,533 --> 00:59:09,799 that has changed the game in this match-up, 970 00:59:09,866 --> 00:59:12,566 Drew has always been a massive hothead. 971 00:59:12,633 --> 00:59:14,100 His entire life. 972 00:59:14,166 --> 00:59:18,066 Woods and Kofi have known Drew for ten to 15 years themselves. 973 00:59:18,133 --> 00:59:22,466 It's not a surprise that sometimes, Drew overreacts to things, 974 00:59:22,533 --> 00:59:25,533 like he may have done last week when he spoke to Kofi. 975 00:59:26,966 --> 00:59:29,133 [Cole] Xavier Woods didn't help matters any, though. 976 00:59:29,200 --> 00:59:31,933 throwing some fuel on the fire, so to speak, 977 00:59:32,000 --> 00:59:34,333 and now we've got this very competitive match tonight 978 00:59:34,399 --> 00:59:37,066 between McIntyre and Xavier Woods. 979 00:59:37,133 --> 00:59:39,733 And let's talk also about the current situation 980 00:59:39,799 --> 00:59:42,200 with the World Heavyweight Championship, Wade. 981 00:59:42,266 --> 00:59:45,299 I mean, of course, Rollins and Nakamura embroiled in a battle, 982 00:59:45,366 --> 00:59:48,200 but everyone also looking to position themselves 983 00:59:48,266 --> 00:59:50,666 for perhaps a future title opportunity. 984 00:59:50,733 --> 00:59:54,200 And the way to do that is to pick up wins in big matches like this. 985 00:59:54,266 --> 00:59:56,266 -[Wade] Yeah, no doubt. -[Cole] Oh, goodness! 986 00:59:56,333 --> 00:59:59,966 [Wade] Once you have been to the top of that mountain like McIntyre has, 987 01:00:00,466 --> 01:00:02,933 you want to get back up there immediately. 988 01:00:03,000 --> 01:00:05,399 [Cole] Xavier Woods, he's never had the opportunity 989 01:00:05,466 --> 01:00:08,399 to hold a big singles championship here in WWE. 990 01:00:08,466 --> 01:00:12,033 Xavier Woods now driving McIntyre right into our announce table. 991 01:00:13,066 --> 01:00:15,966 And Woods has McIntyre reeling a bit. 992 01:00:16,033 --> 01:00:17,966 Drew, though, using his power. 993 01:00:21,966 --> 01:00:26,266 McIntyre, slinging Xavier Woods over the announce table. 994 01:00:27,133 --> 01:00:29,533 Xavier Woods is in trouble. 995 01:00:33,033 --> 01:00:34,766 [Cole] We're back live on Monday Night Raw. 996 01:00:34,833 --> 01:00:37,133 Drew McIntyre taking it to Xavier Woods. 997 01:00:37,200 --> 01:00:40,766 He's been dominating since before the commercial break. 998 01:00:40,833 --> 01:00:44,333 McIntyre told Xavier Woods earlier tonight, 999 01:00:44,399 --> 01:00:45,833 "I don't want to hurt you." 1000 01:00:46,466 --> 01:00:48,133 But he's going to if he has to. 1001 01:00:48,766 --> 01:00:52,899 [Wade] No believe me, at this point, Drew really wants to hurt Xavier Woods. 1002 01:00:52,966 --> 01:00:55,866 I know the mindset of McIntyre when that bell rings. 1003 01:00:55,933 --> 01:00:57,466 Nice guy goes out the window. 1004 01:00:57,533 --> 01:00:59,899 [Cole] Woods now up on McIntyre's shoulders, 1005 01:00:59,966 --> 01:01:01,933 trying to slip down here. 1006 01:01:02,666 --> 01:01:04,466 Perilous situation. Oh! 1007 01:01:05,299 --> 01:01:07,233 Powerbomb by Woods. 1008 01:01:07,299 --> 01:01:09,566 [Wade] What a smart move from Xavier Woods, 1009 01:01:09,633 --> 01:01:13,600 using Drew's 280 lbs against him. 1010 01:01:13,666 --> 01:01:15,333 This is your moment, Woods. 1011 01:01:15,399 --> 01:01:18,233 [Cole] Now, Woods from the top rope, McIntyre in trouble. 1012 01:01:18,299 --> 01:01:20,033 What a win this one be. Oh! 1013 01:01:20,100 --> 01:01:23,866 Woods, leg drop by Xavier. Cover for the win. 1014 01:01:23,933 --> 01:01:26,466 Near fall, as McIntyre kicks out. 1015 01:01:26,533 --> 01:01:31,000 [Wade] Milliseconds away from knocking out a former World Champion, 1016 01:01:31,066 --> 01:01:36,133 Xavier Woods, perhaps, would have been the biggest victory of his career so far, 1017 01:01:36,200 --> 01:01:39,500 thanks to this textbook leaping leg drop 1018 01:01:39,566 --> 01:01:42,633 landing perfectly across the throat of McIntyre. 1019 01:01:42,700 --> 01:01:45,766 But McIntyre digs deep enough to keep going. 1020 01:01:45,833 --> 01:01:47,500 [Cole] Xavier Woods said, 1021 01:01:47,566 --> 01:01:51,166 "You've been disrespecting Kofi and disrespecting me." 1022 01:01:52,866 --> 01:01:54,133 "Gonna take you out tonight." 1023 01:01:54,200 --> 01:01:58,533 Honor roll for Woods, intercepted into a belly-to-belly by McIntyre. 1024 01:01:58,600 --> 01:02:02,566 What a throw by Drew McIntyre. 1025 01:02:02,633 --> 01:02:05,433 And another one to Woods sends him across the ring. 1026 01:02:05,500 --> 01:02:08,233 [Wade] It's like a kid throwing his toys out of the pram. 1027 01:02:08,299 --> 01:02:10,566 It's that easy for McIntyre. 1028 01:02:10,633 --> 01:02:14,133 [Cole] And now, the neckbreaker by Drew McIntyre. Into the kip-up. 1029 01:02:14,200 --> 01:02:18,399 And did you notice the intense look on the face of McIntyre moments ago? 1030 01:02:18,466 --> 01:02:22,866 Almost stalking mode for Drew McIntyre, "The Scottish Warrior." 1031 01:02:22,933 --> 01:02:27,733 [Wade] Shade has been thrown and now, it's time to face the consequences. 1032 01:02:27,799 --> 01:02:30,633 [crowd] Three! Two! One! 1033 01:02:31,600 --> 01:02:33,533 [Cole] Oh, and a big kick! 1034 01:02:34,433 --> 01:02:38,566 Cover by Woods for the win, and a kick-out! 1035 01:02:38,633 --> 01:02:42,299 [Wade] A career tag specialist, Xavier Woods, 1036 01:02:42,366 --> 01:02:46,466 starting to hit the highs in the singles division 1037 01:02:46,533 --> 01:02:50,133 thanks to in-ring awareness like that. 1038 01:02:56,100 --> 01:02:57,299 McIntyre's in trouble here. 1039 01:02:57,366 --> 01:03:00,233 This is not the time to take a deep breath, Woods. 1040 01:03:00,299 --> 01:03:02,366 It's the time to finish the job. 1041 01:03:07,566 --> 01:03:11,133 [Cole] Oh, McIntyre. What a chop! 1042 01:03:11,200 --> 01:03:16,033 [Wade] Everything McIntyre throws at you just hurts, it's that simple. 1043 01:03:18,733 --> 01:03:20,433 [Cole] McIntyre… 1044 01:03:20,500 --> 01:03:21,933 [roars] 1045 01:03:22,000 --> 01:03:23,633 -Went for the Alabama Slam. -[Wade] Oh! 1046 01:03:23,700 --> 01:03:25,666 [Cole] Xavier Woods, though, able to roll through. 1047 01:03:25,733 --> 01:03:27,933 Looking for the upset win. Kick-out by McIntyre. 1048 01:03:28,000 --> 01:03:30,500 -[Wade] Victory roll there from Woods. -[Cole] Kick. 1049 01:03:30,566 --> 01:03:33,000 -[Wade] Following up with a mule kick. -[Cole] Senton! 1050 01:03:36,566 --> 01:03:39,399 -And Woods, cover! -[crowd] One, two… 1051 01:03:39,466 --> 01:03:41,433 [Cole] McIntyre kicks out again at two. 1052 01:03:41,500 --> 01:03:44,299 [Wade] I don't think Woods got all of the knee to the face, 1053 01:03:44,366 --> 01:03:49,299 but he certainly got all of this kick right to the jaw of McIntyre. 1054 01:03:49,366 --> 01:03:53,333 McIntyre wobbled by this volley of offense, 1055 01:03:53,399 --> 01:03:56,966 but nicely moving out of the way at the crucial moment, 1056 01:03:57,033 --> 01:03:59,466 just catching a glancing blow from that knee. 1057 01:03:59,533 --> 01:04:04,166 And that is why McIntyre still lives in this match-up, but only just. 1058 01:04:09,766 --> 01:04:14,166 [crowd chanting] This is awesome! This is awesome! 1059 01:04:14,233 --> 01:04:18,333 [Cole] The WWE fans here at the Scope love it. It's been a great match 1060 01:04:18,399 --> 01:04:20,266 between McIntyre and Woods. 1061 01:04:21,566 --> 01:04:24,166 [Wade] Both running on the fumes of anger. 1062 01:04:25,233 --> 01:04:28,466 And what a war it has been, and continues to be. 1063 01:04:30,266 --> 01:04:32,566 [Cole] McIntyre misses wildly. 1064 01:04:33,899 --> 01:04:35,899 Oh, Claymore! 1065 01:04:36,866 --> 01:04:39,799 -From out of nowhere! -[crowd] One, two, three! 1066 01:04:39,866 --> 01:04:41,566 [bell ringing] 1067 01:04:41,633 --> 01:04:43,600 ["Gallantry" playing] 1068 01:04:43,666 --> 01:04:45,666 [Samantha] Here is your winner, 1069 01:04:45,733 --> 01:04:49,399 Drew McIntyre! 1070 01:04:49,466 --> 01:04:53,233 [Cole] What a match between McIntyre and Woods. But in the end, 1071 01:04:53,299 --> 01:04:57,733 a Claymore by Drew McIntyre takes out Xavier Woods. 1072 01:04:57,799 --> 01:05:00,366 [Wade] Man, that was absolutely superb. 1073 01:05:00,433 --> 01:05:05,033 These two men just beat some respect into one another. But you're right, 1074 01:05:05,100 --> 01:05:10,066 the winner, the former WWE Champion, The Scottish Warrior. 1075 01:05:12,433 --> 01:05:14,799 And this is the magic of McIntyre. 1076 01:05:14,866 --> 01:05:18,833 Out of nowhere, just when the dips and dives are hit, 1077 01:05:18,899 --> 01:05:20,733 the Claymore connects. 1078 01:05:22,033 --> 01:05:26,433 And, of course, any opponent eats a boot like that, they stay down. 1079 01:05:26,500 --> 01:05:27,966 [bell ringing] 1080 01:05:29,066 --> 01:05:31,033 ["Gallantry" continues playing] 1081 01:05:31,100 --> 01:05:33,033 [Cole] The Scottish Warrior 1082 01:05:35,066 --> 01:05:39,833 with a big win over a game Xavier Woods here tonight on Monday Night Raw. 1083 01:05:39,899 --> 01:05:41,399 It didn't have to be this way. 1084 01:05:44,766 --> 01:05:48,633 [Cole] Rarely have we seen a World Champion as dominant 1085 01:05:48,700 --> 01:05:51,933 as that woman, "The Eradicator" Rhea Ripley. 1086 01:05:52,000 --> 01:05:54,966 Ripley is getting to the zone because later on tonight, 1087 01:05:55,033 --> 01:05:58,433 she will defend the WWE Women's Championship 1088 01:05:58,500 --> 01:06:03,433 against the number-one contender, Raquel Rodriguez. 1089 01:06:03,500 --> 01:06:06,399 Dominik Mysterio will be barred from ringside. 1090 01:06:06,466 --> 01:06:09,166 Rhea Ripley, Raquel Rodriguez. 1091 01:06:09,233 --> 01:06:13,066 It is our main event, for the Women's World Championship, 1092 01:06:13,133 --> 01:06:16,166 live tonight on Monday Night Raw. 1093 01:06:16,233 --> 01:06:19,566 [Wade] And up next, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes 1094 01:06:19,633 --> 01:06:20,866 is here on Raw. 1095 01:06:20,933 --> 01:06:23,366 When he speaks, it's usually big. 1096 01:06:23,433 --> 01:06:24,899 What's he got to say? 1097 01:06:24,966 --> 01:06:27,433 We're gonna find out next. 1098 01:06:30,733 --> 01:06:33,933 [Belair] For nearly ten years, we have asked the WWE Universe 1099 01:06:34,000 --> 01:06:38,066 to join us in fighting pediatric cancer and support the Superstars of tomorrow. 1100 01:06:38,133 --> 01:06:40,666 And you didn't disappoint. You found creative ways 1101 01:06:40,733 --> 01:06:42,766 to raise money to fund research. 1102 01:06:42,833 --> 01:06:45,833 Running. Baking. Tailgating. 1103 01:06:45,899 --> 01:06:48,533 Making art. Playing video games. 1104 01:06:48,600 --> 01:06:51,100 And this year, we are spotlighting the top fundraisers 1105 01:06:51,166 --> 01:06:52,299 with a chance to meet me… 1106 01:06:52,366 --> 01:06:55,533 Or me, as a thank you for raising funds for critical research. 1107 01:06:55,600 --> 01:07:01,000 [Cody] Go to V.org/ConnorsCureUniverse to find out more, and get started today. 1108 01:07:03,766 --> 01:07:06,700 [Cole] September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, 1109 01:07:06,766 --> 01:07:10,233 and we're proud to support Connor's Cure and the V Foundation, 1110 01:07:10,299 --> 01:07:13,100 raising money for critical research. 1111 01:07:13,166 --> 01:07:14,799 Tag in to take action, 1112 01:07:14,866 --> 01:07:18,600 and visit ConnorTheCrusher.org today. 1113 01:07:18,666 --> 01:07:21,666 [upbeat music playing] 1114 01:07:24,399 --> 01:07:26,833 -["Kingdom" playing] -[crowd cheering] 1115 01:07:26,899 --> 01:07:30,899 ♪ Wrestling has more than one Royal family ♪ 1116 01:07:46,000 --> 01:07:48,833 ♪ Adrenaline in my soul ♪ 1117 01:07:48,899 --> 01:07:51,899 ♪ Every fight out of control ♪ 1118 01:07:51,966 --> 01:07:56,600 ♪ Do it all to get them off their feet ♪ 1119 01:07:57,766 --> 01:08:00,933 ♪ Crowd is here, about to blow ♪ 1120 01:08:01,000 --> 01:08:03,966 ♪ Waitin' for me to start the show ♪ 1121 01:08:04,033 --> 01:08:08,466 ♪ Out the curtain, lights go up I'm home ♪ 1122 01:08:08,533 --> 01:08:12,299 -[crowd] Whoa! -[fireworks popping] 1123 01:08:12,366 --> 01:08:14,366 [crowd cheering] 1124 01:08:19,800 --> 01:08:22,766 [Samantha] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome 1125 01:08:22,833 --> 01:08:26,700 "The American Nightmare" 1126 01:08:26,766 --> 01:08:32,099 Cody Rhodes! 1127 01:08:32,166 --> 01:08:34,000 ♪ I built my kingdom ♪ 1128 01:08:34,066 --> 01:08:36,733 ♪ Now you bow to me ♪ 1129 01:08:36,800 --> 01:08:40,666 ♪ You took my dreams But not my name ♪ 1130 01:08:40,733 --> 01:08:44,066 ♪ You'll follow me into the end ♪ 1131 01:08:44,133 --> 01:08:45,966 ♪ I am my kingdom ♪ 1132 01:08:46,033 --> 01:08:49,366 ♪ Lights go down, I'm ready now ♪ 1133 01:08:49,433 --> 01:08:51,933 ♪ Tear this roof off for the town ♪ 1134 01:08:52,000 --> 01:08:56,066 ♪ Gonna give 'em what they came to see ♪ 1135 01:08:58,066 --> 01:09:00,933 ♪ Hear the crowd, on their toes ♪ 1136 01:09:01,000 --> 01:09:04,033 ♪ Ready for me to start the show ♪ 1137 01:09:04,099 --> 01:09:08,200 ♪ Out the curtain, lights go up I'm home ♪ 1138 01:09:08,266 --> 01:09:10,666 [crowd] Whoa! 1139 01:09:10,733 --> 01:09:14,399 ♪ And my father said ♪ 1140 01:09:14,466 --> 01:09:17,033 ♪ When I was younger ♪ 1141 01:09:17,099 --> 01:09:21,099 ♪ Hard times breed better men ♪ 1142 01:09:22,300 --> 01:09:24,833 [music fades out] 1143 01:09:24,899 --> 01:09:27,466 [crowd cheering] 1144 01:09:31,533 --> 01:09:34,266 [crowd chanting] Cody! Cody! Cody! 1145 01:09:44,099 --> 01:09:45,633 So… 1146 01:09:45,700 --> 01:09:48,700 -[crowd cheering] -[chuckles] 1147 01:09:50,433 --> 01:09:52,300 Norfolk, Virginia! 1148 01:09:52,366 --> 01:09:54,366 [crowd cheering] 1149 01:09:56,266 --> 01:09:58,599 What do we wanna talk about? 1150 01:10:03,033 --> 01:10:04,833 Let's talk about… 1151 01:10:06,766 --> 01:10:09,833 "Main Event" Jey Uso. 1152 01:10:09,900 --> 01:10:11,666 ["It Is My Time" playing] 1153 01:10:11,733 --> 01:10:14,733 [crowd booing] 1154 01:10:18,599 --> 01:10:21,033 [Cole] What on earth could this fool want? 1155 01:10:21,733 --> 01:10:22,966 Cody… 1156 01:10:23,866 --> 01:10:26,599 I'll tell you what I wanna talk about. 1157 01:10:26,666 --> 01:10:27,833 [crowd booing] 1158 01:10:31,333 --> 01:10:32,933 Cállense. 1159 01:10:34,800 --> 01:10:38,933 I wanna talk about how happy I am… 1160 01:10:39,000 --> 01:10:42,000 [booing continues] 1161 01:10:43,533 --> 01:10:50,400 …that you brought "Main Event" Jey Uso to Monday Night Raw. 1162 01:10:54,266 --> 01:10:55,500 ¡Que callen! 1163 01:10:55,566 --> 01:10:57,566 [booing intensifies] 1164 01:11:01,033 --> 01:11:04,866 Because Jey is gonna join The Judgment Day… 1165 01:11:04,933 --> 01:11:06,933 [booing continues] 1166 01:11:10,599 --> 01:11:12,066 …and when he does, 1167 01:11:12,133 --> 01:11:15,866 it'll make you look like a fool. 1168 01:11:21,400 --> 01:11:22,800 And once-- 1169 01:11:22,866 --> 01:11:25,733 [booing intensifies] 1170 01:11:28,833 --> 01:11:30,099 Once-- 1171 01:11:32,366 --> 01:11:35,666 Once Jey Uso is in The Judgment Day, 1172 01:11:35,733 --> 01:11:38,433 it's gonna be amazing, 1173 01:11:38,500 --> 01:11:41,099 and there's not a thing 1174 01:11:41,166 --> 01:11:45,066 that you… can do about it. 1175 01:11:45,133 --> 01:11:47,133 [crowd booing] 1176 01:11:48,766 --> 01:11:52,033 [Cole] Oh! Well, of course he can. Right hand to Dominik. 1177 01:11:52,099 --> 01:11:55,733 Now, JD McDonagh, who's still trying to get himself into The Judgment Day, 1178 01:11:55,800 --> 01:11:58,066 gonna attack Cody Rhodes, as well. 1179 01:11:58,133 --> 01:12:01,066 Double team by JD and Dominik. 1180 01:12:01,900 --> 01:12:05,800 [Wade] JD McDonagh has been as effective as they come, 1181 01:12:05,866 --> 01:12:07,000 but not here tonight. 1182 01:12:07,066 --> 01:12:09,266 [Cole] Oh, Cody Cutter! 1183 01:12:13,933 --> 01:12:16,933 -Cross Rhodes! -[crowd cheering] 1184 01:12:18,766 --> 01:12:20,666 [Cole] Come on, Dom, get up. 1185 01:12:20,733 --> 01:12:22,833 One more for good measure, Cody. 1186 01:12:26,833 --> 01:12:28,166 Cross Rhodes! 1187 01:12:33,033 --> 01:12:35,500 Might think twice about interrupting Cody Rhodes. 1188 01:12:35,566 --> 01:12:38,566 [Wade] Whatever plan The Judgment Day had tonight, 1189 01:12:38,633 --> 01:12:41,200 that backfired in a big way. 1190 01:12:41,266 --> 01:12:44,066 -["Kingdom" playing] -[crowd cheering] 1191 01:12:45,066 --> 01:12:47,566 [Cody] "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes 1192 01:12:47,633 --> 01:12:51,033 sending Dominik and JD McDonagh packing. 1193 01:12:51,099 --> 01:12:53,533 [Wade] I wanna know what Cody was gonna say. 1194 01:12:55,099 --> 01:12:56,933 [Cole] Well, he wanted to talk about Jey Uso, 1195 01:12:57,000 --> 01:12:59,766 the man he helped bring back to WWE. 1196 01:12:59,833 --> 01:13:02,433 [Wade] Maybe he was gonna apologize for that. 1197 01:13:07,066 --> 01:13:10,066 [crowd cheering] 1198 01:13:10,933 --> 01:13:12,133 [McIntyre] Hey, Jey. 1199 01:13:16,633 --> 01:13:18,933 Now that we've both finished our business tonight, 1200 01:13:19,000 --> 01:13:21,233 I've got one last piece of business with you. 1201 01:13:21,300 --> 01:13:23,300 I wanna look you in the eye and tell you right now, 1202 01:13:23,366 --> 01:13:25,800 -I do not trust you one bit. -[chuckles] 1203 01:13:29,099 --> 01:13:30,233 Cool. 1204 01:13:30,300 --> 01:13:32,400 Cool? Yeah, it is cool. Mate, here's the thing. 1205 01:13:32,466 --> 01:13:34,633 I don't think you can stand on your own two feet. 1206 01:13:34,700 --> 01:13:37,333 You were with your brother for your whole life, your whole career. 1207 01:13:37,400 --> 01:13:38,933 Then you move into The Bloodline. 1208 01:13:39,000 --> 01:13:41,599 Bet Judgment Day is probably looking pretty good to you right now. 1209 01:13:41,666 --> 01:13:44,599 Hey, Drew, it sounds like you wanna right some wrongs, Uce. 1210 01:13:44,666 --> 01:13:45,700 So, how about this? 1211 01:13:45,766 --> 01:13:48,533 Go ahead and pull up next week, Uce! 1212 01:13:49,566 --> 01:13:51,033 -Next week? -Yeah. 1213 01:13:51,099 --> 01:13:52,700 McIntyre, Jey Uso? 1214 01:13:54,566 --> 01:13:56,800 -You're on. -Yeet. 1215 01:14:02,566 --> 01:14:04,166 [Cole] I'll sign up for that. 1216 01:14:04,233 --> 01:14:06,033 ["Hot Mess" playing] 1217 01:14:06,099 --> 01:14:10,533 Jey's not making many friends. Neither is this young lady, 1218 01:14:10,599 --> 01:14:12,266 Chelsea Green. 1219 01:14:13,366 --> 01:14:14,266 [bell ringing] 1220 01:14:14,333 --> 01:14:17,099 [Samantha] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 1221 01:14:17,166 --> 01:14:21,566 Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Piper Niven, 1222 01:14:21,633 --> 01:14:27,233 she is one half of the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, 1223 01:14:27,300 --> 01:14:29,866 Chelsea Green! 1224 01:14:29,933 --> 01:14:32,800 [Cole] And, yes, Piper's back. She's now medically cleared. 1225 01:14:32,866 --> 01:14:33,800 Well, coming up next, 1226 01:14:33,866 --> 01:14:38,366 Shayna Baszler said that she is going to Chelsea Green, 1227 01:14:38,433 --> 01:14:43,900 limb by limb, how large the gap is for us as peers. 1228 01:14:43,966 --> 01:14:47,366 Chelsea Green and "The Submission Magician" Shayna Baszler, 1229 01:14:47,433 --> 01:14:49,166 live next. 1230 01:14:52,033 --> 01:14:55,733 [Cole] Chelsea Green hoping Piper Niven has her back tonight 1231 01:14:55,800 --> 01:14:58,266 for Chelsea's match with Shayna Baszler. 1232 01:14:58,333 --> 01:15:00,766 [Wade] Sounded like Chelsea was trying to dump Piper Niven 1233 01:15:00,833 --> 01:15:03,766 -as a tag partner not so long ago. -[Cole] Sounded like it? 1234 01:15:03,833 --> 01:15:05,833 ["Limb by Limb" playing] 1235 01:15:08,566 --> 01:15:10,166 [Samantha] And her opponent, 1236 01:15:10,233 --> 01:15:13,033 from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 1237 01:15:13,099 --> 01:15:16,800 Shayna Baszler! 1238 01:15:16,866 --> 01:15:20,666 [Cole] Wanna take you back to what was an extremely physical battle last week 1239 01:15:20,733 --> 01:15:23,900 between the third-degree black belt, Shayna Baszler, 1240 01:15:23,966 --> 01:15:26,266 and Zoey Stark right here on Monday Night Raw. 1241 01:15:26,333 --> 01:15:29,433 [Wade] Undoubtedly, two of the baddest women in the division 1242 01:15:29,500 --> 01:15:31,733 battling it out for the rights to that moniker. 1243 01:15:31,800 --> 01:15:34,833 Both women bringing their A-game, 1244 01:15:34,900 --> 01:15:36,633 digging deep into the playbook. 1245 01:15:36,700 --> 01:15:41,166 But it was The Submission Magician who locked in that Kirifuda Clutch. 1246 01:15:41,233 --> 01:15:45,433 And slowly but surely, Zoey Stark's eyes went dark. 1247 01:15:45,500 --> 01:15:49,133 -[bell ringing] -And the victory was claimed by Baszler. 1248 01:15:49,200 --> 01:15:54,200 [Cole] Yeah, but then, Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark with a nice show of respect 1249 01:15:54,266 --> 01:15:55,633 after this match-up. 1250 01:15:55,700 --> 01:16:00,533 Shayna Baszler would go on to say that, "Zoey is much tougher than I expected." 1251 01:16:00,599 --> 01:16:02,833 "She earned my respect last week." 1252 01:16:02,900 --> 01:16:07,033 This coming from the woman, Shayna Baszler, who sent Ronda Rousey 1253 01:16:07,099 --> 01:16:09,133 -packing back at SummerSlam. -[bell ringing] 1254 01:16:09,200 --> 01:16:11,000 [Wade] Let me tell you how impressive that is. 1255 01:16:11,066 --> 01:16:13,533 Baszler respects almost nobody in that ring 1256 01:16:13,599 --> 01:16:16,700 because she knows she's levels above the competition. 1257 01:16:18,300 --> 01:16:21,766 [Cole] Now, Baszler, who loves to make her opponents suffer… 1258 01:16:21,833 --> 01:16:23,966 A back suplex to start things off. 1259 01:16:24,033 --> 01:16:25,300 …with Chelsea Green. 1260 01:16:25,366 --> 01:16:28,466 [Wade] You ever get the feeling Chelsea's life would be so much easier 1261 01:16:28,533 --> 01:16:31,466 if she just figured out a way to close her mouth? 1262 01:16:32,066 --> 01:16:33,933 [Chelsea] No! No! 1263 01:16:35,066 --> 01:16:36,866 [Cole] Oh, right to the elbow. 1264 01:16:39,833 --> 01:16:42,800 Chelsea Green claimed to be peers with Shayna Baszler. 1265 01:16:42,866 --> 01:16:44,666 Shayna laughed that off. 1266 01:16:44,733 --> 01:16:47,533 Chelsea was sort of trying to recruit Shayna to be her tag-team partner 1267 01:16:47,599 --> 01:16:50,033 until she realized Piper Niven was back in the fold. 1268 01:16:50,099 --> 01:16:54,133 [Wade] I mean, Chelsea and Baszler are complete opposites in this game. 1269 01:16:55,400 --> 01:17:00,933 And right now, it is one-way traffic in favor of The Submission Magician. 1270 01:17:01,000 --> 01:17:03,133 [Cole] The armbar. Green doing a nice job blocking it, 1271 01:17:03,200 --> 01:17:05,466 trying to use her long legs to make it to the bottom rope 1272 01:17:05,533 --> 01:17:07,166 to force a break here. 1273 01:17:07,233 --> 01:17:09,633 And she just scrambles out of harm's way. 1274 01:17:10,599 --> 01:17:13,133 [Wade] Chelsea in complete panic, though. Not surprisingly, 1275 01:17:13,200 --> 01:17:14,666 considering the opposition. 1276 01:17:15,933 --> 01:17:17,933 Come on. Hey, Shayna, you gotta stay in too. 1277 01:17:18,000 --> 01:17:20,133 Let's go! One! 1278 01:17:20,200 --> 01:17:22,166 Back off! 1279 01:17:22,233 --> 01:17:24,733 Two! Come on, that's enough! Stay back! Come on! 1280 01:17:24,800 --> 01:17:26,833 Keep out of my business! 1281 01:17:26,900 --> 01:17:29,500 Come on! Get back! Bring it in, let's go! 1282 01:17:29,566 --> 01:17:30,766 Four! 1283 01:17:31,666 --> 01:17:34,400 [Cole] And Shayna Baszler just shoving Piper Niven out of the way. 1284 01:17:34,466 --> 01:17:37,233 [Wade] Two women who take a step back from nobody. 1285 01:17:39,633 --> 01:17:42,400 [Cole] And then, roll-up by Green, looking for the win on Baszler, 1286 01:17:42,466 --> 01:17:44,666 -who kicks out at two. -[Wade] And I'll credit Green. 1287 01:17:44,733 --> 01:17:47,700 She's obviously a Tag Champion here in WWE. 1288 01:17:47,766 --> 01:17:51,500 She is an A-plus competitor when she stops-- 1289 01:17:51,566 --> 01:17:55,166 [Cole] And look at that! Shayna Baszler calls that the Exterminatus, 1290 01:17:55,233 --> 01:17:57,000 as she takes out Chelsea Green. 1291 01:17:57,066 --> 01:18:00,433 I'll explain that move in a moment, 'cause I spoke to her about it earlier today. 1292 01:18:00,500 --> 01:18:01,766 [Samantha] Here is… 1293 01:18:01,833 --> 01:18:04,200 [Cole] And now, Baszler going right after Piper Niven. 1294 01:18:04,266 --> 01:18:07,033 And Baszler and Niven exchanging blows. 1295 01:18:07,099 --> 01:18:09,466 Green trying to get a cheap shot in from behind. 1296 01:18:10,400 --> 01:18:13,033 [Wade] Niven as big a powerhouse as they come. 1297 01:18:13,099 --> 01:18:16,833 I don't know if Baszler has any answers to this onslaught, 1298 01:18:16,900 --> 01:18:17,933 but she may not need one! 1299 01:18:18,000 --> 01:18:22,700 [Cole] And Zoey Stark comes in, and a kick to the face drops Piper Niven. 1300 01:18:23,666 --> 01:18:29,200 And again, this alliance that seemed to be fostered last week, 1301 01:18:29,266 --> 01:18:32,099 continues now with Zoey Stark and Shayna Baszler. 1302 01:18:32,166 --> 01:18:37,400 [Wade] If this is a permanent alliance, Women's Division beware. 1303 01:18:44,266 --> 01:18:46,800 [speaking indistinctly] 1304 01:18:46,866 --> 01:18:49,800 [Cole] And Piper Niven gonna think twice about it, and… 1305 01:18:51,266 --> 01:18:52,333 waits for another day. 1306 01:18:52,400 --> 01:18:54,533 [Wade] Smart move by Piper Niven. 1307 01:18:54,599 --> 01:18:55,833 You're not gonna win that one. 1308 01:18:55,900 --> 01:18:59,333 [Cole] You know, Shayna's finishing move she used there, the Exterminatus, 1309 01:18:59,400 --> 01:19:02,000 that used to be Ronda Rousey's Piper's Pit. 1310 01:19:02,066 --> 01:19:05,033 She said, "I'm now The Baddest Woman on the Planet." 1311 01:19:05,099 --> 01:19:06,766 [Wade] I'm not gonna argue with her. 1312 01:19:06,833 --> 01:19:09,066 ["Limb by Limb" playing] 1313 01:19:09,133 --> 01:19:11,133 [crowd cheering] 1314 01:19:12,266 --> 01:19:15,133 [tense instrumental music] 1315 01:19:18,133 --> 01:19:20,133 [speaking Japanese] 1316 01:19:33,599 --> 01:19:35,933 [crowd vocalizing] 1317 01:19:55,433 --> 01:19:58,133 [cackling] 1318 01:20:47,433 --> 01:20:49,200 ♪ Burn it down! ♪ 1319 01:20:49,266 --> 01:20:52,266 -[fireworks popping] -[crowd cheering] 1320 01:20:52,333 --> 01:20:54,400 ["Visionary" playing] 1321 01:21:00,933 --> 01:21:03,466 [crowd vocalizing] 1322 01:21:15,733 --> 01:21:17,866 ♪ Burn it down! ♪ 1323 01:21:20,599 --> 01:21:25,800 [Samantha] Please welcome the World Heavyweight Champion, 1324 01:21:25,866 --> 01:21:32,700 Seth "Freakin" Rollins! 1325 01:21:35,800 --> 01:21:37,900 [crowd vocalizing] 1326 01:21:52,866 --> 01:21:55,266 ♪ Burn it down! ♪ 1327 01:22:00,800 --> 01:22:06,700 [Cole] Shinsuke Nakamura's sadistic side continues to taunt Seth Rollins. 1328 01:22:06,766 --> 01:22:09,833 What will the World Heavyweight Champion's response be? 1329 01:22:09,900 --> 01:22:13,033 Seth's here, live next. 1330 01:22:13,099 --> 01:22:16,066 [crowd vocalizing] 1331 01:22:24,000 --> 01:22:27,000 -["Visionary" playing] -[crowd vocalizing] 1332 01:22:30,033 --> 01:22:32,533 [Wade] They're still singing, Cole. 1333 01:22:32,599 --> 01:22:34,400 Four minutes and counting. 1334 01:22:38,733 --> 01:22:42,133 [Cole] Our World Heavyweight Champion, Seth Rollins. 1335 01:22:46,466 --> 01:22:50,000 [Wade] I need some sunglasses like that to deal with these flashing lights. 1336 01:22:52,166 --> 01:22:55,900 -[music ends] -[crowd continues vocalizing] 1337 01:23:09,800 --> 01:23:12,200 [vocalizing continues] 1338 01:23:12,266 --> 01:23:15,133 Virginia! 1339 01:23:15,200 --> 01:23:16,700 [crowd cheering] 1340 01:23:16,766 --> 01:23:22,833 Welcome to Monday Night Rollins! 1341 01:23:28,400 --> 01:23:31,133 And I am a visionary. 1342 01:23:32,400 --> 01:23:35,300 I am a revolutionary! 1343 01:23:35,366 --> 01:23:37,166 I am Seth… 1344 01:23:37,233 --> 01:23:40,566 [crowd] "Freakin" Rollins! 1345 01:23:44,233 --> 01:23:45,933 And I am… 1346 01:23:47,433 --> 01:23:49,033 a manipulator. 1347 01:23:50,133 --> 01:23:52,000 I am a deceiver. 1348 01:23:52,666 --> 01:23:55,333 I am a liar. 1349 01:23:55,400 --> 01:24:01,166 I am all the things that Shinsuke Nakamura claims that I am. 1350 01:24:03,766 --> 01:24:04,866 But… 1351 01:24:06,900 --> 01:24:09,966 I am also a father. 1352 01:24:12,866 --> 01:24:15,900 I am a fighter. 1353 01:24:15,966 --> 01:24:20,099 I am your World Heavyweight Champion! 1354 01:24:20,166 --> 01:24:22,800 [crowd cheering] 1355 01:24:26,066 --> 01:24:29,766 And I'll be honest with you guys, for a long time, 1356 01:24:30,599 --> 01:24:32,233 I didn't know who I was. 1357 01:24:33,500 --> 01:24:35,966 And so, I was trying to figure it out. 1358 01:24:36,033 --> 01:24:38,533 So I tried everything. In The Authority, 1359 01:24:38,599 --> 01:24:42,933 I surrounded myself with people who would lie right to my face. 1360 01:24:44,300 --> 01:24:47,633 And that didn't work, so I tried to be what I thought 1361 01:24:47,700 --> 01:24:50,766 everyone wanted me to be. 1362 01:24:52,033 --> 01:24:54,266 But that didn't work. 1363 01:24:54,333 --> 01:24:58,599 So I became a messiah. 1364 01:24:58,666 --> 01:25:00,700 [crowd cheering] 1365 01:25:02,566 --> 01:25:06,266 And that didn't work either, so I built this facade, 1366 01:25:06,333 --> 01:25:09,266 thinking I could hide from myself, 1367 01:25:09,333 --> 01:25:12,800 when the truth was, what I finally figured out, 1368 01:25:12,866 --> 01:25:16,733 what you guys have always wanted me to be… 1369 01:25:20,966 --> 01:25:22,466 Myself. 1370 01:25:22,533 --> 01:25:24,233 [crowd cheering] 1371 01:25:30,633 --> 01:25:33,066 That's why you guys love me. 1372 01:25:33,133 --> 01:25:36,700 Not 'cause I'm a good guy, not 'cause I'm a bad guy, 1373 01:25:36,766 --> 01:25:40,233 but because I'm Seth "Freakin" Rollins! 1374 01:25:40,300 --> 01:25:42,133 [crowd cheering] 1375 01:25:43,666 --> 01:25:48,900 And that's why you sing my song. 1376 01:25:49,566 --> 01:25:52,900 [crowd vocalizing] 1377 01:26:03,466 --> 01:26:06,800 That's beautiful, Virginia. That's beautiful. 1378 01:26:06,866 --> 01:26:10,200 And for the first time in my life, that is the reason 1379 01:26:10,266 --> 01:26:12,599 I can go home and look in the mirror. 1380 01:26:12,666 --> 01:26:17,333 You guys are the reason I can look my daughter in the eyes, 1381 01:26:17,400 --> 01:26:19,900 and I can be at peace with my past, 1382 01:26:19,966 --> 01:26:22,866 and I can be proud of my future! 1383 01:26:22,933 --> 01:26:25,933 [crowd cheering] 1384 01:26:31,566 --> 01:26:36,033 But, Virginia, you didn't come here to see me talk, did you? 1385 01:26:36,099 --> 01:26:37,233 [chuckles softly] 1386 01:26:37,300 --> 01:26:39,466 No, I didn't come here to talk. 1387 01:26:39,533 --> 01:26:41,733 I came here to fight! 1388 01:26:41,800 --> 01:26:44,633 [crowd cheering] 1389 01:26:44,700 --> 01:26:47,300 And I know that's not what management wants to hear. 1390 01:26:47,366 --> 01:26:49,066 They want me to slow down. 1391 01:26:49,133 --> 01:26:52,633 They say, "Seth, you're going too hard. You're going too fast." 1392 01:26:52,700 --> 01:26:55,366 "You're gonna burn yourself out." But, Virginia, 1393 01:26:55,433 --> 01:26:59,633 I'm just not built that way, baby! 1394 01:26:59,700 --> 01:27:01,500 [crowd cheering] 1395 01:27:01,566 --> 01:27:07,900 I'm a workhorse! I was born that way! And I need to run free! 1396 01:27:07,966 --> 01:27:10,099 [crowd cheering] 1397 01:27:10,166 --> 01:27:13,533 So, last week, I called Shinsuke Nakamura out. 1398 01:27:13,599 --> 01:27:16,566 I said, "Come on out here. Let's have ourselves 1399 01:27:16,633 --> 01:27:19,833 a World Heavyweight Championship rematch." 1400 01:27:19,900 --> 01:27:23,533 And Shinsuke said, "No." 1401 01:27:24,599 --> 01:27:26,433 [crowd booing] 1402 01:27:27,633 --> 01:27:30,033 [laughing] 1403 01:27:30,099 --> 01:27:33,833 He said he wanted to do it on his own time. 1404 01:27:33,900 --> 01:27:39,733 But even though Shinsuke was able to walk out of Payback, and I was not, 1405 01:27:39,800 --> 01:27:42,233 I have a feeling that match 1406 01:27:42,300 --> 01:27:46,466 took a little more out of Shinsuke than he was letting on. 1407 01:27:46,533 --> 01:27:50,533 So, Shinsuke, you wanna play games? 1408 01:27:50,599 --> 01:27:53,500 Let's play games. 1409 01:27:53,566 --> 01:27:55,300 You want it? 1410 01:27:55,366 --> 01:27:58,266 You want the World Heavyweight Championship? 1411 01:27:58,333 --> 01:27:59,800 Come and get it! 1412 01:27:59,866 --> 01:28:02,433 You wanna do this on your time? 1413 01:28:02,500 --> 01:28:06,200 Well, there's no better time than right now! 1414 01:28:06,266 --> 01:28:09,700 There's no better place than Norfolk, Virginia! 1415 01:28:09,766 --> 01:28:14,066 Let's have ourselves a World Title Match! 1416 01:28:14,133 --> 01:28:16,933 -[crowd cheering] -[Cole] Seth is fired up! 1417 01:28:17,000 --> 01:28:20,366 Let's go! Come on! 1418 01:28:20,433 --> 01:28:22,666 ["The Rising Sun" playing] 1419 01:28:22,733 --> 01:28:24,599 [crowd cheering] 1420 01:28:30,766 --> 01:28:35,033 [Cole] Rollins is ready for the appearance of Shinsuke Nakamura. 1421 01:28:42,566 --> 01:28:44,666 [crowd vocalizing] 1422 01:28:51,500 --> 01:28:53,700 -[music stops] -[vocalizing continues] 1423 01:28:53,766 --> 01:28:56,200 [Nakamura grunting] 1424 01:29:01,066 --> 01:29:03,433 [Cole] That's Ricochet Nakamura is beating up. 1425 01:29:03,500 --> 01:29:07,033 [Wade] Ricochet got in the face of Nakamura last week. 1426 01:29:07,099 --> 01:29:08,533 Seth! 1427 01:29:10,033 --> 01:29:11,766 You have bad timing. 1428 01:29:13,033 --> 01:29:14,933 I would fight you, 1429 01:29:15,800 --> 01:29:19,533 but I thought you are not medically cleared. 1430 01:29:19,599 --> 01:29:23,566 So, I fight already. 1431 01:29:23,633 --> 01:29:25,733 -Right, Ricochet? -[coughing] 1432 01:29:25,800 --> 01:29:26,933 [grunting] 1433 01:29:28,099 --> 01:29:31,066 -[Nakamura grunting] -[coughing] 1434 01:29:34,099 --> 01:29:36,800 [chuckles] So sorry. 1435 01:29:37,466 --> 01:29:39,700 I will take your title, 1436 01:29:40,599 --> 01:29:43,900 but not tonight. 1437 01:29:43,966 --> 01:29:45,533 [speaking Japanese] 1438 01:29:49,466 --> 01:29:50,766 [laughs] 1439 01:29:55,366 --> 01:29:57,300 [crowd booing] 1440 01:30:00,433 --> 01:30:02,166 [crowd cheering] 1441 01:30:03,300 --> 01:30:05,900 [in English] Jey, Jey, Jey! Whoa, whoa. 1442 01:30:05,966 --> 01:30:07,766 Easy, tiger, I come in peace. 1443 01:30:07,833 --> 01:30:11,433 Listen, things got a little bit crazy out there earlier, huh? 1444 01:30:11,500 --> 01:30:14,099 Well, listen, as far as I'm concerned, me and you, 1445 01:30:14,166 --> 01:30:15,333 we're both professionals. 1446 01:30:15,400 --> 01:30:17,966 What happens in the ring stays in the ring. 1447 01:30:18,766 --> 01:30:20,966 What happened with you and KO, huh? 1448 01:30:21,033 --> 01:30:23,733 I saw what you done there. Very, very nice. 1449 01:30:25,966 --> 01:30:28,500 Doesn't seem like Drew McIntyre is a fan, huh? 1450 01:30:28,566 --> 01:30:29,966 He's not a fan at all. 1451 01:30:30,866 --> 01:30:33,266 You know who is a fan? I'm a fan. 1452 01:30:33,333 --> 01:30:36,099 I'm a big fan of "Main Event" Jey Uso. 1453 01:30:36,166 --> 01:30:37,900 Know who else is a fan? 1454 01:30:37,966 --> 01:30:39,766 Damian's a fan. 1455 01:30:39,833 --> 01:30:41,333 Dom's a fan. 1456 01:30:41,400 --> 01:30:43,133 -Rhea's a fan. -For real? 1457 01:30:43,200 --> 01:30:44,133 For real. 1458 01:30:45,433 --> 01:30:47,766 So, like we were saying earlier, 1459 01:30:47,833 --> 01:30:50,500 for you, the doors to The Judgment Day… 1460 01:30:52,366 --> 01:30:53,666 are always open. 1461 01:30:59,200 --> 01:31:00,566 [Gable] ♪ Shoooosh! ♪ 1462 01:31:00,633 --> 01:31:03,400 [Cole] Full-court press by The Judgment Day, and… 1463 01:31:03,466 --> 01:31:05,800 ["Shoooosh" playing] 1464 01:31:05,866 --> 01:31:07,866 Interesting to see where that goes. 1465 01:31:07,933 --> 01:31:10,000 [Wade] Jey Uso is a man on an island 1466 01:31:10,066 --> 01:31:12,599 and needs all the friends he can get right now. 1467 01:31:13,433 --> 01:31:14,266 [bell ringing] 1468 01:31:14,333 --> 01:31:17,066 [Samantha] The following is a Six-Man Tag Team Match 1469 01:31:17,133 --> 01:31:18,800 scheduled for one fall. 1470 01:31:18,866 --> 01:31:20,366 Introducing first, 1471 01:31:20,433 --> 01:31:23,466 accompanied to the ring by Maxxine Dupri, 1472 01:31:23,533 --> 01:31:26,533 Otis and Chad Gable, 1473 01:31:26,599 --> 01:31:30,733 Alpha Academy! 1474 01:31:30,800 --> 01:31:34,099 [Cole] Earlier tonight, Chad Gable interrupted Gunther's celebration 1475 01:31:34,166 --> 01:31:36,400 as the Intercontinental Champion. 1476 01:31:36,466 --> 01:31:38,033 There was a melee that ensued. 1477 01:31:38,099 --> 01:31:41,200 And it has led now to this Six-Man Tag Team match-up. 1478 01:31:41,266 --> 01:31:44,900 Ciampa teams with The Alpha Academy against Imperium, 1479 01:31:44,966 --> 01:31:46,966 live next on Raw! 1480 01:31:51,433 --> 01:31:56,166 [Cole] Congratulations to teen tennis sensation Coco Gauff, 1481 01:31:56,233 --> 01:31:59,099 who won the US Open, her first Grand Slam title, 1482 01:31:59,166 --> 01:32:00,733 in New York this past weekend. 1483 01:32:00,800 --> 01:32:03,133 And not only did she celebrate with a trophy, 1484 01:32:03,200 --> 01:32:06,900 she celebrated with a WWE Championship Title. 1485 01:32:06,966 --> 01:32:09,966 Congratulations to Coco Gauff. 1486 01:32:12,333 --> 01:32:15,333 ["No One Will Survive" playing] 1487 01:32:20,266 --> 01:32:22,466 [Samantha] And their tag-team partner, 1488 01:32:22,533 --> 01:32:26,733 from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, weighing in at 201 lbs, 1489 01:32:26,800 --> 01:32:31,166 Tommaso Ciampa! 1490 01:32:31,233 --> 01:32:33,300 [Cole] So, again, I touched on this earlier tonight, 1491 01:32:33,366 --> 01:32:35,099 but remember last week on Monday Night Raw, 1492 01:32:35,166 --> 01:32:37,733 Tommaso Ciampa asked WWE official Adam Pearce, 1493 01:32:37,800 --> 01:32:39,433 "Is this a good time to talk?" 1494 01:32:40,633 --> 01:32:45,500 Perhaps, looking to create some opportunities for himself here tonight. 1495 01:32:45,566 --> 01:32:47,500 [Wade] No doubt about it. We saw three weeks ago, 1496 01:32:47,566 --> 01:32:50,066 a fired-up Ciampa in the locker room area, 1497 01:32:50,133 --> 01:32:52,966 saying he's sick of missing out on opportunities. 1498 01:32:53,033 --> 01:32:56,300 When Ciampa speaks, he doesn't waste his words. 1499 01:32:56,366 --> 01:32:58,833 Those opportunities may start tonight. 1500 01:32:59,966 --> 01:33:04,400 ["Symphony No. 9 in E Minor" playing] 1501 01:33:04,900 --> 01:33:10,500 [Samantha] And their opponents, Ludwig Kaiser, Giovanni Vinci 1502 01:33:10,566 --> 01:33:13,766 and the Intercontinental Champion, 1503 01:33:13,833 --> 01:33:16,533 "The Ring General" Gunther, 1504 01:33:16,966 --> 01:33:21,066 Imperium! 1505 01:33:21,133 --> 01:33:23,033 [Cole] And Gunther is not in a good mood. 1506 01:33:23,099 --> 01:33:26,566 He had his championship celebration, celebrating… 1507 01:33:27,266 --> 01:33:31,300 Gunther becoming the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion of all time, 1508 01:33:31,366 --> 01:33:35,266 interrupted by Chad Gable, who demanded a rematch. 1509 01:33:35,333 --> 01:33:37,533 Gunther said, "Get to the back of the line." 1510 01:33:37,599 --> 01:33:41,833 A fight ensued, Otis and Ciampa got involved, and here we are. 1511 01:33:41,900 --> 01:33:44,066 [Wade] Yeah, we were just talking about opportunities 1512 01:33:44,133 --> 01:33:45,866 that Ciampa has been looking for. 1513 01:33:45,933 --> 01:33:49,133 Not all opportunities are created equal. 1514 01:33:49,200 --> 01:33:51,933 And an opportunity against Imperium 1515 01:33:52,000 --> 01:33:55,200 is a pretty bad opportunity, if you're asking me, 1516 01:33:55,266 --> 01:33:58,166 -because your chances of winning are slim. -[bell ringing] 1517 01:33:58,233 --> 01:34:00,700 [Cole] Gable was talking about the fact that his daughter 1518 01:34:00,766 --> 01:34:04,599 was crying in the front row after the loss to Gunther last week. 1519 01:34:05,200 --> 01:34:08,266 As Ciampa starts things off with Vinci here in this match-up. 1520 01:34:08,333 --> 01:34:11,533 And then, Gunther would call Gable "a disgusting father." 1521 01:34:11,599 --> 01:34:14,400 [Wade] I agree with that. You make your kid sit in the front row 1522 01:34:14,466 --> 01:34:16,366 to watch you get beat up by Gunther, 1523 01:34:16,433 --> 01:34:19,800 then you're from the Rey Mysterio school of dreadful parenting. 1524 01:34:19,866 --> 01:34:21,433 [Cole] My God, you are ridiculous. 1525 01:34:21,500 --> 01:34:26,000 The kid showed up to see Gable win his first singles championship in WWE. 1526 01:34:26,066 --> 01:34:29,700 [Wade] If you invite your kid, make sure you're fighting someone who's rubbish. 1527 01:34:29,766 --> 01:34:32,166 Who you're going to beat easy, not Gunther. 1528 01:34:32,233 --> 01:34:34,966 The man who's, perhaps, unbeatable. 1529 01:34:35,033 --> 01:34:38,366 [Cole] Gable looking on, as Ciampa with a side headlock applied to Vinci. 1530 01:34:39,000 --> 01:34:41,366 Ciampa, who's… 1531 01:34:41,433 --> 01:34:44,833 been cold-hearted and compassionless. 1532 01:34:46,033 --> 01:34:48,633 All about moving up in WWE. 1533 01:34:48,700 --> 01:34:51,333 [Wade] He was told by Adam Pearce to seize his moment. 1534 01:34:51,400 --> 01:34:54,133 -Well, this is the time to seize a moment. -[Cole] Oh, nice. 1535 01:34:54,566 --> 01:34:56,300 Takedown by… 1536 01:34:57,366 --> 01:35:00,599 Ciampa, the Thesz press, and then, the piston-like right hands 1537 01:35:00,666 --> 01:35:02,133 by Tommaso Ciampa. 1538 01:35:02,200 --> 01:35:05,266 Now, Ciampa with a big right, driving Vinci to the corner. 1539 01:35:05,333 --> 01:35:10,800 [Wade] Ciampa knows the trio of Imperium very well from his time in NXT with them. 1540 01:35:11,300 --> 01:35:13,933 Knows exactly how dangers they are. 1541 01:35:14,000 --> 01:35:18,700 [Cole] There's the former Olympian, Chad Gable, who came so close 1542 01:35:18,766 --> 01:35:20,966 to winning the Intercontinental Championship. 1543 01:35:21,033 --> 01:35:24,066 As Kaiser who makes the tag, and now the legal man. 1544 01:35:24,133 --> 01:35:26,733 What a match last week between Gable and Gunther. 1545 01:35:26,800 --> 01:35:30,200 [Wade] Well, Gable stole the hearts of the WWE Universe 1546 01:35:30,266 --> 01:35:32,733 with that performance, a Rocky-like effort… 1547 01:35:32,800 --> 01:35:34,566 -Nein! -[Wade] …against Gunther. 1548 01:35:35,033 --> 01:35:38,833 I think Chad has finally realized, there is a time to be entertaining, 1549 01:35:38,900 --> 01:35:41,833 and there's a time to be the in-ring machine. 1550 01:35:41,900 --> 01:35:44,900 And if he keeps that in mind, his trajectory and his career 1551 01:35:44,966 --> 01:35:46,233 is gonna skyrocket. 1552 01:35:46,300 --> 01:35:48,233 [Cole] Does Gable deserve another opportunity 1553 01:35:48,300 --> 01:35:49,833 at the Intercontinental Title? 1554 01:35:49,900 --> 01:35:53,133 [Wade] If you're asking me, I would personally love to see it. 1555 01:35:53,200 --> 01:35:56,266 But the truth is, he has now had two opportunities 1556 01:35:56,333 --> 01:35:57,866 at the championship. 1557 01:35:57,933 --> 01:36:00,566 He didn't win the championship on either occasion, 1558 01:36:00,633 --> 01:36:03,099 albeit, he won one match via countout. 1559 01:36:03,700 --> 01:36:06,833 So, for me, yeah, one day, maybe. But not right now. 1560 01:36:06,900 --> 01:36:10,599 [Cole] Gotta earn that opportunity, as Gable puts on a clinic. 1561 01:36:10,666 --> 01:36:12,466 Now in control of Kaiser. 1562 01:36:13,066 --> 01:36:14,700 [Otis] How's that feel, pretty boy? 1563 01:36:14,766 --> 01:36:16,966 -How's that feel? -[Wade] Technician versus technician, 1564 01:36:17,033 --> 01:36:19,133 and Kaiser will not be taking it well. 1565 01:36:19,200 --> 01:36:21,300 Coming off second-best in that exchange, 1566 01:36:21,366 --> 01:36:24,166 even though he's in there with an Olympian. 1567 01:36:24,766 --> 01:36:27,300 [Cole] What about Gunther, earlier tonight? 1568 01:36:27,933 --> 01:36:31,900 Saying that the legends who have held this Intercontinental Championship, 1569 01:36:31,966 --> 01:36:34,200 more than a dozen Hall of Famers, 1570 01:36:34,266 --> 01:36:36,599 contributed nothing to the title. 1571 01:36:36,666 --> 01:36:40,200 It took Gunther to elevate it to the place it is today. 1572 01:36:40,833 --> 01:36:42,900 [Wade] I mean, there's an element of truth to that. 1573 01:36:42,966 --> 01:36:45,700 I won't take it personally, as you mentioned a couple of times. 1574 01:36:45,766 --> 01:36:48,633 [Cole] You had the championship five times in your career. 1575 01:36:48,700 --> 01:36:51,900 [Wade] I don't think Gunther considers anybody a legend. 1576 01:36:51,966 --> 01:36:54,166 -People far greater than I… -[Cole] Oh, look at this, 1577 01:36:54,233 --> 01:36:57,166 over the top rope goes Gable. Swift move by Kaiser. 1578 01:36:57,233 --> 01:37:00,466 [Wade] And that is what you have to expect against a unit 1579 01:37:00,533 --> 01:37:04,033 -so well drilled as Imperium. -[Cole laughs] 1580 01:37:04,099 --> 01:37:06,800 [Wade] It was only a matter of time before something like that 1581 01:37:06,866 --> 01:37:09,766 was going to happen. Chad Gable knows that as well as anybody. 1582 01:37:09,833 --> 01:37:13,533 [Cole] I like how you put that. It's right, well drilled. 1583 01:37:13,599 --> 01:37:15,366 This is what Imperium is. 1584 01:37:15,433 --> 01:37:17,733 [Wade] Just a militant, rapacious unit. 1585 01:37:19,266 --> 01:37:21,900 And now, the beating truly commences. 1586 01:37:21,966 --> 01:37:25,166 [Cole] Yeah, they've got Gable isolated from Ciampa and Otis. 1587 01:37:25,233 --> 01:37:27,300 [crowd chanting] Otis! Otis! Otis! 1588 01:37:27,366 --> 01:37:29,933 [Cole] "Otis" chants ringing though the Scope here in Norfolk 1589 01:37:30,000 --> 01:37:32,233 as Gable tries to crawl across the ring. 1590 01:37:32,300 --> 01:37:34,033 Kaiser will not let it happen. 1591 01:37:34,099 --> 01:37:35,900 In control now of Chad Gable. 1592 01:37:35,966 --> 01:37:37,933 [Tommaso] Come on, baby, let's go. 1593 01:37:38,000 --> 01:37:42,933 [Cole] Saw the look on the face, the concern from Maxxine earlier on. 1594 01:37:43,000 --> 01:37:45,333 She'll be the first to tell you what Chad Gable has meant 1595 01:37:45,400 --> 01:37:47,433 to her career here in WWE. 1596 01:37:48,099 --> 01:37:50,233 Gable now, trying to somehow make a tag. 1597 01:37:50,300 --> 01:37:52,833 Fingertips away from his partner, Otis. 1598 01:37:53,400 --> 01:37:55,333 [Wade] Otis want in, in a big way. 1599 01:37:55,400 --> 01:37:57,000 May get the opportunity here. 1600 01:37:57,066 --> 01:37:59,200 -[Cole] Nice takedown by Kaiser. -[Maxxine] Come on! 1601 01:37:59,266 --> 01:38:00,466 [Cole] Now, it's… 1602 01:38:00,533 --> 01:38:03,433 Trying to get Kaiser over for a German suplex, wouldn't happen. 1603 01:38:03,500 --> 01:38:05,533 And Kaiser with a clothesline. 1604 01:38:05,599 --> 01:38:08,666 [Wade] They dry out at Gunther's, but we saw that last week. 1605 01:38:08,733 --> 01:38:10,766 [Cole] That was the way Gunther knocked off Gable 1606 01:38:10,833 --> 01:38:12,466 to retain the championship. 1607 01:38:12,533 --> 01:38:13,933 Now, Gunther's legal. 1608 01:38:14,000 --> 01:38:15,099 [Wade] Everything's moving. 1609 01:38:15,166 --> 01:38:17,466 -[Cole] But a triple team now. -[Wade laughs] 1610 01:38:17,533 --> 01:38:20,000 [Cole] And the Intercontinental Champion your legal man. 1611 01:38:20,066 --> 01:38:22,366 -[crowd booing] -[Vinci shouting indistinctly] 1612 01:38:22,433 --> 01:38:24,333 [Cole] And Imperium dominating. 1613 01:38:24,400 --> 01:38:26,833 [crowd booing] 1614 01:38:28,566 --> 01:38:31,200 [Cole] We're back live on Monday Night Raw. This is Imperium, 1615 01:38:31,266 --> 01:38:34,200 in a Six-Man Tag Team match-up against Alpha Academy 1616 01:38:34,266 --> 01:38:35,933 and Tommaso Ciampa. 1617 01:38:36,000 --> 01:38:38,099 And Chad Gable trying to fight out of the corner. 1618 01:38:38,166 --> 01:38:40,099 Imperium has been dominating Gable. 1619 01:38:40,166 --> 01:38:44,166 [Wade] Gable has been fighting valiantly for the past five or six minutes 1620 01:38:44,233 --> 01:38:46,566 -just to get to that tag. -[Cole exclaims] 1621 01:38:46,633 --> 01:38:49,000 [Wade] But it isn't coming. Not tonight. 1622 01:38:49,066 --> 01:38:51,033 [Cole] A boot to Otis knocks him off the apron 1623 01:38:51,099 --> 01:38:54,333 after a thunderous chop to Gable. 1624 01:38:54,400 --> 01:38:58,000 [Wade] We've not seen anything of Otis in this match whatsoever. 1625 01:38:58,733 --> 01:39:01,900 -Chad Gable completely isolated… -[speaking indistinctly] 1626 01:39:02,500 --> 01:39:04,099 …and alone. 1627 01:39:07,599 --> 01:39:09,300 [Cole] And another big chop 1628 01:39:10,233 --> 01:39:11,966 -by Gunther. -Hey! 1629 01:39:14,566 --> 01:39:16,466 [Cole] Such an intimidating champion. 1630 01:39:16,966 --> 01:39:19,566 -Fierce, vicious. -[Gunther] What now, huh? 1631 01:39:19,633 --> 01:39:21,266 Where's the family now, huh? 1632 01:39:21,333 --> 01:39:24,400 -Come on, fight for your family. -[referee] Better protect yourself. 1633 01:39:24,466 --> 01:39:26,533 [Cole] And Gable trying to fight back. 1634 01:39:26,599 --> 01:39:28,966 -Swinging Gunther over his shoulder. -[Maxxine] Come on! 1635 01:39:29,033 --> 01:39:31,733 [Cole] Speak of shoulders, Gunther's hurt. 1636 01:39:32,233 --> 01:39:33,833 [Wade] Ciampa desperately reaching. 1637 01:39:33,900 --> 01:39:36,433 This has to be it for Gable, now or never. 1638 01:39:36,500 --> 01:39:37,966 [Cole] Tag. 1639 01:39:38,766 --> 01:39:41,166 Ciampa is legal, as is Vinci. 1640 01:39:42,033 --> 01:39:45,233 And Tommaso Ciampa, unloading on Giovanni Vinci. 1641 01:39:49,733 --> 01:39:51,933 Ciampa into the corner with a running clothesline. 1642 01:39:54,133 --> 01:39:55,766 Gunther knocked off the apron. 1643 01:39:55,833 --> 01:39:57,566 Vinci looks to take advantage. 1644 01:39:58,800 --> 01:40:02,066 Oh! Cover by Ciampa. 1645 01:40:02,133 --> 01:40:04,200 [crowd] One, two… 1646 01:40:05,766 --> 01:40:10,866 [Wade] Nobody comes close to the grit and the drive of Tommaso Ciampa. 1647 01:40:10,933 --> 01:40:14,433 A one-man Mount Rushmore of NXT. 1648 01:40:15,099 --> 01:40:16,733 [Cole] Now Kaiser tries to get involved. 1649 01:40:16,800 --> 01:40:19,533 Vinci tries to take advantage of the distraction, and does, 1650 01:40:19,599 --> 01:40:21,466 with a clothesline to Ciampa. 1651 01:40:22,400 --> 01:40:24,300 [Wade] Is that the rule in Imperium? Gotta have 1652 01:40:24,366 --> 01:40:27,233 the greatest clotheslines in the history of the industry? 1653 01:40:28,433 --> 01:40:30,000 [Cole] Otis back up on the apron. 1654 01:40:32,466 --> 01:40:35,866 Kaiser… into the ring, trying to… 1655 01:40:36,799 --> 01:40:39,599 And does intercept Ciampa from making a tag. 1656 01:40:40,266 --> 01:40:43,833 [Wade] Keep the big man out of this match-up if you're Imperium. 1657 01:40:43,900 --> 01:40:45,666 [Cole] Ciampa, though, 1658 01:40:45,733 --> 01:40:47,633 -slinging Kaiser away. -[crowd roars] 1659 01:40:47,700 --> 01:40:49,266 [Cole] Otis makes the tag. 1660 01:40:49,333 --> 01:40:51,366 Here comes the 330-pounder. 1661 01:40:54,466 --> 01:40:57,299 -And the big man… Wow! -[Wade] Ooh! 1662 01:40:57,366 --> 01:40:59,633 [Wade] Spinning back elbow, nice moves. 1663 01:41:00,933 --> 01:41:03,500 Otis told me he was emotionally fired up, 1664 01:41:04,400 --> 01:41:08,000 watching Chad Gable's performances over the past month. 1665 01:41:08,066 --> 01:41:09,966 [Cole] Well, he's still fired up tonight. 1666 01:41:10,033 --> 01:41:11,799 [Wade] Has to climb to that level himself, 1667 01:41:11,866 --> 01:41:14,299 make sure he's not the weak link of this team. 1668 01:41:14,366 --> 01:41:16,266 Time to level up, Otis. 1669 01:41:17,933 --> 01:41:20,000 This is not what I had in mind. 1670 01:41:20,066 --> 01:41:22,299 [crowd cheering] 1671 01:41:22,366 --> 01:41:24,133 [Cole] The Caterpillar. 1672 01:41:26,666 --> 01:41:28,366 Elbow! 1673 01:41:30,099 --> 01:41:31,900 Maxxine loving it. 1674 01:41:35,766 --> 01:41:39,099 Otis with Kaiser up high, Kaiser lands on his feet. 1675 01:41:39,766 --> 01:41:43,133 Oh, into the post, shoulder-first goes Otis. 1676 01:41:43,200 --> 01:41:47,799 [Wade] A rush of blood to the head with that initial success for Otis. 1677 01:41:47,866 --> 01:41:50,633 And you're in the worst position possible. 1678 01:41:52,166 --> 01:41:53,666 [Cole] And Gunther telling Gable, 1679 01:41:53,733 --> 01:41:56,866 "Go ahead, tag in. Let's go. Let's do this." 1680 01:41:56,933 --> 01:41:58,533 "Show me what you got." 1681 01:41:58,599 --> 01:42:00,700 "Show me what you learned last week." 1682 01:42:00,766 --> 01:42:02,799 And Gable's going to do just that. 1683 01:42:02,866 --> 01:42:05,133 [Wade] Gable's been battered from pillar to post 1684 01:42:05,200 --> 01:42:07,099 so far in this match-up. 1685 01:42:07,166 --> 01:42:09,599 How he's still ticking, I've no idea. 1686 01:42:09,666 --> 01:42:13,266 [Cole] And Gunther says, "That is how you deliver a German suplex." 1687 01:42:16,599 --> 01:42:18,799 And a cheap shot knocks Ciampa off the apron. 1688 01:42:20,500 --> 01:42:23,533 Gunther again, lifting Gable up into a powerbomb. 1689 01:42:24,166 --> 01:42:27,400 And Gable slipped through, ankle lock time now 1690 01:42:27,466 --> 01:42:28,500 on Gunther. 1691 01:42:29,000 --> 01:42:32,766 Gable almost had Gunther tap last week for the championship. 1692 01:42:32,833 --> 01:42:34,766 Can he have him tap again tonight? 1693 01:42:34,833 --> 01:42:36,966 [Wade] Gunther, fighting through the agony. 1694 01:42:37,033 --> 01:42:37,966 [Cole] Tag. 1695 01:42:39,533 --> 01:42:41,299 Vinci legal, crossbody. 1696 01:42:41,366 --> 01:42:45,400 Gable rolls through, ankle lock time now on Vinci. 1697 01:42:45,466 --> 01:42:48,533 [Wade] Vinci has had ankle issues for the past couple of months. 1698 01:42:48,599 --> 01:42:50,733 Thankfully for him, getting out of there. 1699 01:42:53,566 --> 01:42:57,366 Gable! Chaos Theory! 1700 01:42:57,433 --> 01:42:59,099 [crowd] One, two, three-- 1701 01:42:59,166 --> 01:43:01,566 [Cole] Gunther breaks it up with a kick to the kidney. 1702 01:43:01,633 --> 01:43:04,166 [Wade] Milliseconds away from victory. 1703 01:43:05,166 --> 01:43:08,566 But now, at the boots of The Ring General. 1704 01:43:08,633 --> 01:43:10,866 [Cole] And now, Tommaso Ciampa with a running knee. 1705 01:43:10,933 --> 01:43:12,633 Driving Gunther outside the ring. 1706 01:43:13,133 --> 01:43:14,900 Kaiser with a right hand to Ciampa. 1707 01:43:14,966 --> 01:43:16,566 [Wade] Bedlam everywhere you look. 1708 01:43:16,633 --> 01:43:19,233 [Cole] Otis just ploughing through Kaiser. 1709 01:43:20,400 --> 01:43:22,233 Gunther with a boot to Otis. 1710 01:43:24,166 --> 01:43:26,299 Roll-up in the ring by Vinci. 1711 01:43:26,366 --> 01:43:28,333 Kick-out at two by Gable. 1712 01:43:28,400 --> 01:43:30,233 Gable picks the ankle. 1713 01:43:30,299 --> 01:43:32,166 Ankle lock now to Vinci. 1714 01:43:32,233 --> 01:43:35,466 [Wade] Back on that damaged ankle of Giovanni Vinci. 1715 01:43:35,533 --> 01:43:38,066 [Cole] Gunther trying to get into the ring, put an end to this. 1716 01:43:38,133 --> 01:43:39,299 Tommaso Ciampa. 1717 01:43:39,366 --> 01:43:42,766 Ciampa, though. Ciampa with a Sicilian Stretch locked in. 1718 01:43:43,299 --> 01:43:47,099 He's making Gunther watch Vinci suffer in the ankle lock. 1719 01:43:48,000 --> 01:43:50,433 He's going to make Gunther watch Vinci tap out. 1720 01:43:50,500 --> 01:43:52,033 [bell ringing] 1721 01:43:53,866 --> 01:43:57,099 [Samantha] Here are your winners by submission, 1722 01:43:57,166 --> 01:44:00,200 the team of Tommaso Ciampa 1723 01:44:00,266 --> 01:44:04,333 and Alpha Academy! 1724 01:44:04,400 --> 01:44:06,733 [Cole] Gunther is irate. 1725 01:44:06,799 --> 01:44:08,799 Gable tapped out Vinci 1726 01:44:08,866 --> 01:44:12,233 while Ciampa, with a Sicilian Stretch locked in, 1727 01:44:12,299 --> 01:44:14,633 made Gunther watch in awe. 1728 01:44:15,266 --> 01:44:18,566 [Wade] Imperium losses are as rare as hen's teeth. 1729 01:44:19,299 --> 01:44:22,533 But we saw one tonight. It's a collector's item. 1730 01:44:23,766 --> 01:44:25,500 [Cole softly] Hen's teeth. 1731 01:44:26,033 --> 01:44:27,400 [Wade] Rare. 1732 01:44:27,466 --> 01:44:29,766 [Cole] Ciampa wanted to prove something tonight. 1733 01:44:30,533 --> 01:44:32,833 And he and Alpha Academy did, 1734 01:44:32,900 --> 01:44:34,833 taking down Imperium. 1735 01:44:34,900 --> 01:44:38,700 This loss will not sit well with Gunther. 1736 01:44:40,566 --> 01:44:42,766 [shouting indistinctly] 1737 01:44:42,833 --> 01:44:44,466 -[Otis roars] -[Gable] Thank you! 1738 01:44:47,466 --> 01:44:49,933 I'm sorry for beating you guys over the head with this, 1739 01:44:50,000 --> 01:44:53,400 but we gotta keep the pressure on "Main event" Jey Uso. 1740 01:44:53,466 --> 01:44:55,366 I agree, man. Look… 1741 01:44:55,433 --> 01:44:58,466 The more he feels isolated, the more he'll need The Judgment Day. 1742 01:44:58,533 --> 01:44:59,599 -[Finn] Exactly. -Exactly. 1743 01:45:00,166 --> 01:45:03,566 And at the end of the day, they always come around to The Judgment Day. 1744 01:45:03,633 --> 01:45:04,866 Don't they, Dom? 1745 01:45:04,933 --> 01:45:06,133 That right, Mami. 1746 01:45:06,200 --> 01:45:08,733 I just… I wish I could be out there with you. 1747 01:45:08,799 --> 01:45:10,133 That's all right. 1748 01:45:10,200 --> 01:45:12,966 I wish you could be too, but at the end of the day, 1749 01:45:13,033 --> 01:45:15,500 just like you guys are going to handle this Jey business, 1750 01:45:15,566 --> 01:45:17,366 I'm going to handle my Raquel business. 1751 01:45:17,933 --> 01:45:19,000 And you know what? 1752 01:45:19,633 --> 01:45:22,099 -Mami's always on top. -[all laughing] 1753 01:45:22,533 --> 01:45:23,733 I'll see you guys later. 1754 01:45:23,799 --> 01:45:25,333 -[Finn] Good luck, sis. -Thanks, man. 1755 01:45:25,400 --> 01:45:26,933 [Damian Priest] Go do your thing. 1756 01:45:27,000 --> 01:45:30,033 [Cole] Well, Dominik is barred from ringside. 1757 01:45:30,099 --> 01:45:32,233 Rhea Ripley goes it alone. 1758 01:45:32,299 --> 01:45:37,400 The Eradicator defends the WWE Women's World Championship 1759 01:45:37,466 --> 01:45:39,566 against Raquel Rodriguez. 1760 01:45:39,633 --> 01:45:42,133 It's live and it's next. 1761 01:45:47,966 --> 01:45:50,833 [Cole] Well, every Monday night, immediately following Monday Night Raw, 1762 01:45:50,900 --> 01:45:53,366 it is live, Raw Talk on Peacock. 1763 01:45:53,433 --> 01:45:54,833 Tonight, your guest, The Miz, 1764 01:45:54,900 --> 01:45:57,866 as he prepares for LA Knight Friday night on SmackDown. 1765 01:45:57,933 --> 01:46:00,799 The Alpha Academy, victorious just a few moments ago, 1766 01:46:00,866 --> 01:46:04,266 and Drew McIntyre, with a big win over Xavier Woods earlier tonight. 1767 01:46:04,333 --> 01:46:08,599 I's Raw Talk, tonight, immediately following Raw, on Peacock. 1768 01:46:08,666 --> 01:46:10,900 Earlier tonight, Shinsuke Nakamura 1769 01:46:10,966 --> 01:46:13,833 continued to taunt the World Heavyweight Champion, 1770 01:46:13,900 --> 01:46:16,700 Seth Rollins, with an attack on Ricochet. 1771 01:46:16,766 --> 01:46:21,033 [Nakamura and Ricochet grunting] 1772 01:46:24,200 --> 01:46:26,066 So sorry. 1773 01:46:26,533 --> 01:46:28,833 -I will take your title. -[Ricochet coughing] 1774 01:46:30,566 --> 01:46:32,900 But not tonight. 1775 01:46:32,966 --> 01:46:34,633 [speaking Japanese] I told ya, huh? 1776 01:46:35,766 --> 01:46:38,533 Just shut up and wait, you idiot. 1777 01:46:41,433 --> 01:46:44,299 [Cole in English] So, Shinsuke Nakamura will now turn his attention 1778 01:46:44,366 --> 01:46:46,333 next week, here on Monday Night Raw, 1779 01:46:46,400 --> 01:46:48,533 live from Salt Lake City, 1780 01:46:48,599 --> 01:46:51,566 to Ricochet. Ricochet with a major score to settle 1781 01:46:51,633 --> 01:46:53,799 versus Shinsuke Nakamura next week. 1782 01:46:53,866 --> 01:46:57,433 Live on Monday Night Raw, right here on USA. 1783 01:47:00,566 --> 01:47:02,799 This is ridiculous, I can't believe this. 1784 01:47:02,866 --> 01:47:05,066 Can we make this quick? And where's Becky? 1785 01:47:05,133 --> 01:47:08,599 I am Tiffany Stratton, the NXT Women's Champion, 1786 01:47:08,666 --> 01:47:10,866 and with that comes responsibilities. 1787 01:47:10,933 --> 01:47:13,133 -You didn't even roll out the red carpet. -[knocking] 1788 01:47:13,200 --> 01:47:14,299 Please come in. 1789 01:47:15,799 --> 01:47:17,633 -'Sup? -[Pearce] What's up? 1790 01:47:17,700 --> 01:47:20,633 Tiffany, Becky, while I have you both under the same roof, 1791 01:47:20,700 --> 01:47:22,466 I spoke with Shawn Michaels earlier today 1792 01:47:22,533 --> 01:47:24,400 and we felt it appropriate to, hopefully, 1793 01:47:24,466 --> 01:47:27,299 get you to sign this contract for your NXT Women's Championship match 1794 01:47:27,366 --> 01:47:28,700 -tomorrow night. -Hold on. 1795 01:47:28,766 --> 01:47:31,366 Before we do this, Becky… [sighs] 1796 01:47:31,433 --> 01:47:33,466 I have been nothing but respectful to you. 1797 01:47:33,533 --> 01:47:37,766 Even apologized for calling you an NXT Women's Champion. 1798 01:47:37,833 --> 01:47:40,733 And I know last week, I may have let my emotions get the best of me, 1799 01:47:40,799 --> 01:47:42,833 but you can understand that, right? 1800 01:47:42,900 --> 01:47:44,000 You're The Man. 1801 01:47:44,066 --> 01:47:46,599 And now that we're face-to-face, I have to ask you this. 1802 01:47:46,666 --> 01:47:50,900 What did I do? Why are you coming after me and the NXT Women's Championship? 1803 01:47:51,633 --> 01:47:53,633 Well, Tiffany, I gotta be honest with you. 1804 01:47:53,700 --> 01:47:56,799 I wasn't really paying much attention to what you were doing before this. 1805 01:47:56,866 --> 01:47:58,900 But when you come to my show 1806 01:47:58,966 --> 01:48:02,500 to get eyes on your dead-end title reign and you use my name in vain 1807 01:48:02,566 --> 01:48:06,066 and you show up during my matches, then I have to pay attention to you. 1808 01:48:06,766 --> 01:48:10,299 Well, look at you. Here you are, the NXT Women's Champion. 1809 01:48:10,766 --> 01:48:12,566 Built like a goddess. 1810 01:48:12,633 --> 01:48:14,366 Athletic as an Olympian. 1811 01:48:16,033 --> 01:48:18,099 Dumb as a box of rocks. 1812 01:48:18,166 --> 01:48:22,099 But when I think about NXT, I think about hope, I think about passion, 1813 01:48:22,166 --> 01:48:26,099 I think about the future, and you, you could be all of those things. 1814 01:48:27,333 --> 01:48:31,666 But you're not, because you're just concerned with being famous. 1815 01:48:31,733 --> 01:48:33,733 And that's why you're stepping to The Man. 1816 01:48:34,433 --> 01:48:36,566 You want to be famous so bad, I'll make you famous, 1817 01:48:36,633 --> 01:48:39,566 tomorrow night, when I take your NXT Women's Championship. 1818 01:48:40,166 --> 01:48:42,066 Welcome to the big time. 1819 01:48:43,033 --> 01:48:46,299 Sweetheart, I don't need you to make me famous. 1820 01:48:46,366 --> 01:48:49,233 I have been doing just fine on my own. 1821 01:48:49,299 --> 01:48:52,033 But you want to stick your head in my business? 1822 01:48:52,099 --> 01:48:55,466 Okay, I have no problem beating you 1823 01:48:55,533 --> 01:48:58,299 and making my name at your expense. 1824 01:48:59,000 --> 01:49:01,766 And that name is Tiffany Stratton. 1825 01:49:01,833 --> 01:49:05,633 The greatest NXT Women's Champion, of all time. 1826 01:49:06,900 --> 01:49:07,933 Here, please. 1827 01:49:10,000 --> 01:49:11,233 Thank you. 1828 01:49:15,000 --> 01:49:18,733 [Cole] Tomorrow night, right here on USA as a part of NXT, 1829 01:49:18,799 --> 01:49:22,466 the biggest match in the career of NXT Women's Champion, 1830 01:49:22,533 --> 01:49:23,933 Tiffany Stratton, 1831 01:49:24,000 --> 01:49:26,099 as she puts that title on the line 1832 01:49:26,166 --> 01:49:29,166 against "The Man" Becky Lynch. 1833 01:49:29,233 --> 01:49:32,266 Live, tomorrow night on NXT. 1834 01:49:33,099 --> 01:49:36,400 Now, Tiffany Stratton called herself, the greatest NXT Women's Champion 1835 01:49:36,466 --> 01:49:37,833 of all time. 1836 01:49:37,900 --> 01:49:40,733 This woman here may beg to differ. 1837 01:49:40,799 --> 01:49:45,566 Raquel Rodriguez embodies everything that Becky Lynch is talking about 1838 01:49:46,099 --> 01:49:48,333 when it comes to NXT. 1839 01:49:49,233 --> 01:49:50,500 [Wade] You're absolutely right. 1840 01:49:50,566 --> 01:49:53,466 And I will say, it was a bitter disappointment 1841 01:49:53,533 --> 01:49:56,833 for Raquel Rodriguez a couple of weeks ago at Payback. 1842 01:49:56,900 --> 01:49:59,333 I don't think we saw the best of Raquel, 1843 01:49:59,400 --> 01:50:01,900 in what was the biggest match of her career. 1844 01:50:01,966 --> 01:50:05,866 Big moments like that, it can sometimes throw off young Superstars, 1845 01:50:05,933 --> 01:50:08,033 the first time they're in that major spotlight. 1846 01:50:08,099 --> 01:50:10,766 [Cole] I understand that, Wade. But I want to say something here. 1847 01:50:10,833 --> 01:50:13,900 Remember, Raquel Rodriguez suffered a knee injury 1848 01:50:13,966 --> 01:50:18,066 caused by Rhea Ripley about a month and a half ago. 1849 01:50:18,133 --> 01:50:20,866 Raquel was still struggling with that in that match-up. 1850 01:50:20,933 --> 01:50:23,333 Once Rhea Ripley targeted the knee… 1851 01:50:23,400 --> 01:50:26,166 Raquel says she's 100% coming into tonight. 1852 01:50:26,233 --> 01:50:29,766 [Wade] Here's the thing, Rhea Ripley knows Raquel 1853 01:50:29,833 --> 01:50:31,433 as well as anybody. 1854 01:50:31,500 --> 01:50:32,866 ["Demon in Your Dreams" playing] 1855 01:50:32,933 --> 01:50:35,966 [Wade] Rhea Ripley and Raquel are former best friends. 1856 01:50:36,033 --> 01:50:37,766 Former training partners. 1857 01:50:38,200 --> 01:50:41,133 It's rare that Rhea Ripley sizes up an opponent 1858 01:50:41,200 --> 01:50:45,466 and realizes this opponent is that big a threat, 1859 01:50:45,533 --> 01:50:47,866 I need to do everything in my power 1860 01:50:47,933 --> 01:50:51,033 to soften this person up before I get in the ring with her. 1861 01:50:51,099 --> 01:50:53,733 [Cole] Remember, Raquel Rodriguez is the one, Wade, 1862 01:50:54,166 --> 01:50:58,700 she was the one who sent Rhea Ripley packing, out of NXT. 1863 01:50:58,766 --> 01:51:00,966 That was Raquel Rodriguez. 1864 01:51:01,033 --> 01:51:04,633 [Wade] A lot of water under the bridge since then, Michael Cole. 1865 01:51:04,700 --> 01:51:08,533 I actually commentated on the match you're talking about. 1866 01:51:08,599 --> 01:51:10,200 It was about two years ago. 1867 01:51:10,266 --> 01:51:13,833 This Rhea Ripley does not resemble Rhea Ripley 1868 01:51:13,900 --> 01:51:17,266 from two years ago in any way whatsoever. 1869 01:51:17,333 --> 01:51:20,766 [Wade] Ripley has climbed up about ten levels 1870 01:51:20,833 --> 01:51:24,700 since that day. So I don't know how much you can read into that particular match. 1871 01:51:24,766 --> 01:51:26,666 [Cole] I don't think this Raquel Rodriguez 1872 01:51:27,533 --> 01:51:30,599 is the same Raquel Rodriguez of a couple of years ago either. 1873 01:51:30,666 --> 01:51:32,099 And we're going to find out. 1874 01:51:32,166 --> 01:51:35,233 Raquel Rodriguez with the opportunity of a lifetime. 1875 01:51:35,299 --> 01:51:39,533 She takes on Rhea Ripley for the Women's World Championship, 1876 01:51:39,599 --> 01:51:41,866 and it's live next 1877 01:51:41,933 --> 01:51:43,633 on Monday Night Raw. 1878 01:51:49,633 --> 01:51:51,200 [Cole] We are back on Monday Night Raw, 1879 01:51:51,266 --> 01:51:55,633 and who will be the Women's World Champion when we get to Salt Lake City 1880 01:51:55,700 --> 01:51:57,733 for Monday Night Raw next Monday? 1881 01:51:57,799 --> 01:51:59,799 We're going to find out right now. 1882 01:52:07,099 --> 01:52:08,333 [bell ringing] 1883 01:52:08,400 --> 01:52:11,000 [Samantha] The following contest is scheduled for one fall, 1884 01:52:11,066 --> 01:52:16,866 and it is for the Women's World Championship! 1885 01:52:16,933 --> 01:52:19,400 [crowd cheering] 1886 01:52:19,466 --> 01:52:21,400 Introducing the challenger. 1887 01:52:21,466 --> 01:52:24,266 From Rio Grande Valley, Texas, 1888 01:52:24,333 --> 01:52:29,700 -Raquel Rodriguez! -[crowd cheering] 1889 01:52:33,166 --> 01:52:34,799 And her opponent, 1890 01:52:34,866 --> 01:52:37,700 representing The Judgment Day, 1891 01:52:37,766 --> 01:52:40,333 from Adelaide, South Australia, 1892 01:52:40,400 --> 01:52:44,466 she is the Women's World Champion, 1893 01:52:44,533 --> 01:52:50,833 -Rhea Ripley! -[crowd cheering] 1894 01:52:53,299 --> 01:52:56,500 [Cole] And again, Dominik Mysterio of The Judgment Day 1895 01:52:56,566 --> 01:53:00,066 is banned from ringside for this match-up tonight. 1896 01:53:00,133 --> 01:53:02,633 So it's Rhea, Raquel, one on one 1897 01:53:02,700 --> 01:53:04,966 for the Women's World Championship. 1898 01:53:05,033 --> 01:53:07,200 Wade, what does Raquel Rodriguez need to do 1899 01:53:07,266 --> 01:53:09,266 to take the title from the dominant Ripley? 1900 01:53:09,333 --> 01:53:12,333 [Wade] She needs to focus on her strengths, which is 1901 01:53:12,400 --> 01:53:14,500 her literal strength and power. 1902 01:53:14,566 --> 01:53:16,433 -That's the only way… -[bell ringing] 1903 01:53:16,500 --> 01:53:19,066 …she has an advantage over Rhea Ripley. 1904 01:53:19,133 --> 01:53:21,333 And right off the bat it's coming to a fall. 1905 01:53:21,400 --> 01:53:23,966 [Cole] Yes, and the… Set the tone early. 1906 01:53:24,033 --> 01:53:25,299 Deliver the clothesline. 1907 01:53:25,366 --> 01:53:28,099 Rhea Ripley, though, and Raquel Rodriguez just too big, too strong, 1908 01:53:28,166 --> 01:53:29,900 for Rhea to get over into the sunset flip. 1909 01:53:29,966 --> 01:53:32,566 And now back to her feet, another clothesline by Rodriguez. 1910 01:53:33,200 --> 01:53:34,533 And Raquel now, 1911 01:53:34,599 --> 01:53:36,466 trying to establish dominance early. 1912 01:53:36,533 --> 01:53:40,733 And show Rhea Ripley that, oh, you can't mess around with Raquel. 1913 01:53:40,799 --> 01:53:44,000 And we mentioned this at Payback. Rhea Ripley… 1914 01:53:44,066 --> 01:53:45,866 [referee] Out of the turnbuckle. Come on. 1915 01:53:45,933 --> 01:53:48,233 [Cole] …is in a match-up with a woman just as powerful, 1916 01:53:48,299 --> 01:53:50,233 maybe even more powerful than she is. 1917 01:53:50,299 --> 01:53:54,233 [Wade] Raquel is more powerful than Rhea Ripley. 1918 01:53:54,299 --> 01:53:55,700 There is no doubt about it. 1919 01:53:55,766 --> 01:53:57,733 -And it is a rare sight. -[Raquel yells] 1920 01:53:57,799 --> 01:53:59,333 [Cole] Oh! Powerslam. 1921 01:53:59,400 --> 01:54:02,966 Cover by Raquel for the title, and Rhea kicks at two. 1922 01:54:03,933 --> 01:54:06,166 [Wade] Take a look at how this match started. 1923 01:54:06,233 --> 01:54:07,633 Right off the bat. 1924 01:54:07,700 --> 01:54:10,566 Setting the scene, and then followed by this. 1925 01:54:11,433 --> 01:54:14,700 Raquel Rodriguez, a commanding start. 1926 01:54:15,566 --> 01:54:19,099 And Rhea Ripley, 95% of her victories 1927 01:54:19,166 --> 01:54:22,500 come by her physically dominating and bullying opponents. 1928 01:54:22,566 --> 01:54:24,833 She cannot get away with this tonight. 1929 01:54:24,900 --> 01:54:27,400 She has to hit that rare 5%. 1930 01:54:28,700 --> 01:54:32,099 [Cole] Now the bear hug locked into Rhea Ripley by Raquel. 1931 01:54:32,166 --> 01:54:35,533 Squeezing the abdomen, the lower back. 1932 01:54:35,599 --> 01:54:37,400 Don't pull her hair, Rhea. Get off her hair. 1933 01:54:37,466 --> 01:54:40,099 [Cole] And Rhea trying to create some sort of separation here. 1934 01:54:40,166 --> 01:54:42,466 [Wade] You heard Raquel talking earlier tonight 1935 01:54:42,533 --> 01:54:46,833 how most of Rhea's victories happen before the bell rings, 1936 01:54:46,900 --> 01:54:51,166 because her opponents are so intimidated and scared of The Eradicator. 1937 01:54:51,233 --> 01:54:53,866 That wasn't the case with Raquel tonight. 1938 01:54:53,933 --> 01:54:56,766 However, that head-butt has changed things. 1939 01:54:57,633 --> 01:55:00,533 [Cole] And Rhea, oh, nice dropkick off the top rope. 1940 01:55:00,599 --> 01:55:02,566 And now, Rhea Ripley looking to take over. 1941 01:55:02,633 --> 01:55:04,400 [Wade] Ripley, so well rounded. 1942 01:55:04,466 --> 01:55:07,400 "Take away my power game, no problem, I'll go airborne." 1943 01:55:07,466 --> 01:55:09,233 [referee] Come on, let's go. Come on. 1944 01:55:09,299 --> 01:55:11,666 [Cole] Rhea has all the tools. 1945 01:55:11,733 --> 01:55:14,299 As you mentioned, just such a well-rounded champion. 1946 01:55:14,366 --> 01:55:17,099 So much is made of her power, but there's so much more, 1947 01:55:17,166 --> 01:55:20,200 like the agility and the athletic ability 1948 01:55:20,266 --> 01:55:22,766 that is being displayed by Rhea in this match. 1949 01:55:22,833 --> 01:55:25,500 [Rhea Ripley] You want to hit me? Get up. 1950 01:55:25,566 --> 01:55:27,366 -[referee] Four! -[Wade] Rare we ever see 1951 01:55:27,433 --> 01:55:30,799 this side of Rhea Ripley, because she normally doesn't have to dig 1952 01:55:30,866 --> 01:55:32,266 this deep in the playbook. 1953 01:55:32,333 --> 01:55:34,333 [Cole] And Rhea now with that running knee. 1954 01:55:34,400 --> 01:55:37,299 Almost runs through Raquel, into the cover. 1955 01:55:37,366 --> 01:55:39,466 And a kick-out by Raquel at two and a half. 1956 01:55:39,533 --> 01:55:42,799 [Wade] Dismissive pinfall attempt too. Take a look at this. 1957 01:55:42,866 --> 01:55:46,166 Just something you don't really need to see too often 1958 01:55:46,233 --> 01:55:48,766 from Rhea Ripley, pulling out all the stops tonight 1959 01:55:48,833 --> 01:55:51,133 against a physically more powerful opponent. 1960 01:55:51,200 --> 01:55:53,566 [Cole] "Dismissive" is what you called that pinfall attempt. 1961 01:55:53,633 --> 01:55:56,966 I agree with you there, but it's also psychological for Rhea. 1962 01:55:57,033 --> 01:55:59,466 -Can you imagine being Raquel… -[referee] Watch the hair. 1963 01:55:59,533 --> 01:56:01,833 [Cole] …being pinned that way by the champion? 1964 01:56:01,900 --> 01:56:03,700 What Rhea's done nicely here, Wade, 1965 01:56:03,766 --> 01:56:07,599 is she knew there would be an emotional flurry at the beginning of the match-up. 1966 01:56:07,666 --> 01:56:10,099 She knew Raquel was going to come out on fire. 1967 01:56:10,166 --> 01:56:11,666 She was able to weather that storm, 1968 01:56:11,733 --> 01:56:14,700 and now, put the pace of the match where Rhea likes it. 1969 01:56:15,233 --> 01:56:18,700 [Wade] That the thing, if you're Raquel, who is less experienced than Rhea, 1970 01:56:18,766 --> 01:56:20,966 once you've given it your best shot, 1971 01:56:21,033 --> 01:56:23,633 once your opponent has ridden out that early storm, 1972 01:56:23,700 --> 01:56:24,966 which, let's face it, 1973 01:56:25,033 --> 01:56:28,466 Raquel throws that offense at pretty much anyone else in the division, 1974 01:56:28,533 --> 01:56:29,733 she's winning the match. 1975 01:56:29,799 --> 01:56:31,799 It didn't work tonight. What else have you got? 1976 01:56:31,866 --> 01:56:33,866 [Cole] Nice dropkick by Ripley. 1977 01:56:38,599 --> 01:56:40,566 And now, measuring Raquel Rodriguez. 1978 01:56:40,633 --> 01:56:44,133 Raquel, though, able to… Launched Rhea out of the ring, and she hit hard. 1979 01:56:44,200 --> 01:56:46,033 The champion hit hard, but remember, 1980 01:56:46,099 --> 01:56:47,799 champions advantage tonight. 1981 01:56:47,866 --> 01:56:50,166 Raquel must pin or submit Rhea. 1982 01:56:51,433 --> 01:56:53,466 Countouts, disqualifications don't matter. 1983 01:56:54,033 --> 01:56:57,433 And now, Raquel Rodriguez driving Ripley into the barricade. 1984 01:56:57,500 --> 01:57:00,700 Champ's in trouble. Raquel Rodriguez has got an opportunity. 1985 01:57:01,533 --> 01:57:03,099 [Rhea Ripley screaming] 1986 01:57:06,000 --> 01:57:07,666 [Cole] We're back on Monday Night Raw. 1987 01:57:07,733 --> 01:57:09,566 Rhea Ripley, the Women's Champion right now, 1988 01:57:09,633 --> 01:57:12,266 dominating Raquel Rodriguez. 1989 01:57:12,333 --> 01:57:14,733 Raquel had a flurry before the commercial break, 1990 01:57:14,799 --> 01:57:16,233 but Rhea's taken over now. 1991 01:57:16,299 --> 01:57:19,400 Working the leg of Raquel Rodriguez, we mentioned the injury earlier on, 1992 01:57:19,466 --> 01:57:23,500 as we take a look at Raquel Rodriguez and the power during the commercial break. 1993 01:57:23,566 --> 01:57:25,299 [crowd groaning] 1994 01:57:25,366 --> 01:57:28,299 [Wade] Just destroying our security barrier in the process 1995 01:57:28,366 --> 01:57:30,933 with the body of Rhea Ripley. 1996 01:57:31,000 --> 01:57:32,533 But Rhea bouncing back 1997 01:57:32,599 --> 01:57:35,866 and once again taking a commanding role in this match. 1998 01:57:38,533 --> 01:57:41,500 [Cole] Rhea Ripley now, controlling Raquel Rodriguez. 1999 01:57:41,566 --> 01:57:43,133 Will Raquel tap? 2000 01:57:44,766 --> 01:57:46,299 Rhea's got her locked up here. 2001 01:57:49,033 --> 01:57:49,866 [Raquel groans] 2002 01:57:54,066 --> 01:57:57,666 [Cole] And Ripley just pounding away on the number-one contender 2003 01:57:57,733 --> 01:57:59,000 for the Women's Championship. 2004 01:57:59,066 --> 01:58:01,633 And Raquel trying to fight out of it. 2005 01:58:05,533 --> 01:58:08,733 [Wade] Desperately trying to release the pressure on that knee. 2006 01:58:09,700 --> 01:58:10,933 Worked eventually. 2007 01:58:11,000 --> 01:58:13,433 How much damage has been done to Raquel, however? 2008 01:58:15,299 --> 01:58:17,433 [Cole] Raquel, hung up on the top rope. 2009 01:58:17,500 --> 01:58:18,533 Rhea Ripley… 2010 01:58:20,000 --> 01:58:23,433 makes her pay and now, Raquel up on Ripley's shoulders. 2011 01:58:23,500 --> 01:58:25,566 Face-first into the top turnbuckle. 2012 01:58:26,633 --> 01:58:29,333 [Wade] When you think of the amount of offense 2013 01:58:29,400 --> 01:58:31,933 that has been thrown the way of Rhea Ripley, 2014 01:58:32,433 --> 01:58:35,033 she looks fresh as a daisy already. 2015 01:58:35,099 --> 01:58:38,200 So much resilience, that is why she is so dominant. 2016 01:58:38,266 --> 01:58:39,866 [referee] Get off there. One, two… 2017 01:58:39,933 --> 01:58:42,833 And Rhea just continuing to punish Raquel. 2018 01:58:42,900 --> 01:58:45,066 Four, unhook her. Come on, stop. 2019 01:58:45,133 --> 01:58:47,933 [Wade] It really is the mind of Raquel that is taking a beating 2020 01:58:48,000 --> 01:58:50,799 as much as the body at this point. 2021 01:58:50,866 --> 01:58:53,000 "I've thrown everything at the champ, 2022 01:58:53,700 --> 01:58:54,966 and nothing has worked." 2023 01:58:56,599 --> 01:58:58,266 Again, I'm going to count now, one… 2024 01:58:58,333 --> 01:59:01,433 -[Cole] And again, Rhea continues… -…two, three! 2025 01:59:01,500 --> 01:59:03,766 [Cole] …to torture Raquel, though, back to her feet. 2026 01:59:03,833 --> 01:59:07,033 Raquel now, with Rhea Ripley up on her shoulders. 2027 01:59:07,099 --> 01:59:10,599 Rhea trying to somehow hang on, now she goes face-first 2028 01:59:10,666 --> 01:59:13,833 off the top turnbuckle and Raquel's got an opportunity. 2029 01:59:13,900 --> 01:59:15,599 [Wade] With that power once again. 2030 01:59:15,666 --> 01:59:19,266 That is the last asset that Raquel Rodriguez 2031 01:59:19,333 --> 01:59:23,500 is going to lose, and it is her key to victory tonight. 2032 01:59:23,566 --> 01:59:25,766 [Cole] Raquel trying to fight back to her feet. 2033 01:59:26,433 --> 01:59:28,066 Trying to take control of the match. 2034 01:59:28,133 --> 01:59:30,066 Couple of jabs now by Raquel. 2035 01:59:30,133 --> 01:59:33,133 Right hands now to Rhea Ripley. The champ now is stunned. 2036 01:59:33,666 --> 01:59:35,799 [Wade] The champ is rocked at this point. 2037 01:59:36,266 --> 01:59:38,033 [Cole] Really rocked after that forearm. 2038 01:59:38,099 --> 01:59:40,633 [Wade] And Raquel needs to stay on top of it. 2039 01:59:41,633 --> 01:59:43,366 What chance does anyone have? 2040 01:59:44,900 --> 01:59:46,166 [Cole] And Raquel… 2041 01:59:47,166 --> 01:59:48,666 misses wide with a clothesline. 2042 01:59:48,733 --> 01:59:50,900 Oh! Both women down, center of the ring. 2043 01:59:53,533 --> 01:59:56,933 What a collision between Ripley and Rodriguez. 2044 01:59:58,133 --> 02:00:02,266 [Wade] Absolutely appalling collision in the middle of the ring. 2045 02:00:02,700 --> 02:00:04,733 Boots to jaws. 2046 02:00:05,333 --> 02:00:06,599 [Cole] Boom! 2047 02:00:06,666 --> 02:00:10,000 [Wade] Both women taking an equally bad landing 2048 02:00:10,066 --> 02:00:11,633 and have barely stirred. 2049 02:00:12,466 --> 02:00:15,533 [Cole] Monday Night Raw is at the Scope in Norfolk, Virginia, tonight, 2050 02:00:15,599 --> 02:00:18,566 capacity crowd looking on for our main event. 2051 02:00:18,633 --> 02:00:22,666 It's for the Women's Championship, the World Championship. 2052 02:00:22,733 --> 02:00:26,666 Rhea Ripley defending the title against Raquel Rodriguez. 2053 02:00:26,733 --> 02:00:30,533 And, Wade, this is a critical moment in the match-up with both women down. 2054 02:00:30,599 --> 02:00:34,200 [Wade] The crowd's been chanting, "This is awesome." And I agree. 2055 02:00:38,166 --> 02:00:41,299 [Cole] Who has the will to survive in this match-up? 2056 02:00:42,099 --> 02:00:44,466 [Wade] We know all about the depths 2057 02:00:45,099 --> 02:00:48,333 to which Rhea Ripley can pull the magic from. 2058 02:00:49,099 --> 02:00:51,500 Can Raquel Rodriguez match her? 2059 02:00:52,233 --> 02:00:54,733 [Cole] Raquel and Rhea now, exchanging blows. 2060 02:00:55,233 --> 02:00:59,200 Who will get the upper hand in this Women's World Championship match? 2061 02:01:00,500 --> 02:01:03,233 [crowd exclaiming] 2062 02:01:05,799 --> 02:01:08,700 Rhea with a kick to the midsection. 2063 02:01:10,033 --> 02:01:10,866 [Raquel screams] 2064 02:01:10,933 --> 02:01:13,700 [Cole] And now Raquel… Rhea, though, lands on her feet. 2065 02:01:13,766 --> 02:01:14,833 [Wade] What a reversal. 2066 02:01:14,900 --> 02:01:17,599 [Cole] Another big kick and Rhea now, wow, great suplex. 2067 02:01:17,666 --> 02:01:20,766 Cover now to retain the championship, Raquel kicks out. 2068 02:01:22,400 --> 02:01:25,766 Exhaustion setting in for both of these women 2069 02:01:25,833 --> 02:01:28,966 in this World Championship Match on Monday Night Raw. 2070 02:01:29,033 --> 02:01:31,266 [Wade] Talking about the mind of Raquel earlier, 2071 02:01:31,333 --> 02:01:33,266 after that Northern Lights suplex. 2072 02:01:33,333 --> 02:01:34,366 We'll see that again. 2073 02:01:34,433 --> 02:01:35,666 Did not work. 2074 02:01:35,733 --> 02:01:40,066 It is perhaps the champ, Ripley, who is starting to despair. 2075 02:01:41,366 --> 02:01:43,466 [Cole] Frustration may be setting in 2076 02:01:43,533 --> 02:01:46,799 for Rhea Ripley, as she just continues to pound 2077 02:01:46,866 --> 02:01:48,633 the spine of Raquel Rodriguez. 2078 02:01:48,700 --> 02:01:52,299 [Wade] When does frustration turn to panic for Rhea Ripley? 2079 02:01:52,366 --> 02:01:56,633 "Can I get the job done without Dom-Dom at ringside?" 2080 02:01:58,366 --> 02:02:02,366 [Cole] Rhea, a clubbing blow right to the back of the neck. 2081 02:02:02,866 --> 02:02:04,333 [Wade] Just indefensible. 2082 02:02:06,833 --> 02:02:08,799 Going for Riptide, Cole. 2083 02:02:08,866 --> 02:02:11,000 [Cole] Raquel, though, able to block. 2084 02:02:11,066 --> 02:02:13,166 Rhea, though, hooked her. 2085 02:02:13,700 --> 02:02:14,533 One! 2086 02:02:14,599 --> 02:02:16,766 [Wade] Too big, too strong, denied. 2087 02:02:16,833 --> 02:02:20,133 [Cole] And now, it's Raquel… with Rhea up. 2088 02:02:21,400 --> 02:02:23,799 And in the corner, face-first off the turnbuckle. 2089 02:02:23,866 --> 02:02:26,166 Big back body drop, here come Rodriguez. 2090 02:02:26,233 --> 02:02:28,233 Raquel's starting to build momentum. 2091 02:02:28,299 --> 02:02:31,599 Boot now to Rhea Ripley. Cover, for the championship. 2092 02:02:31,666 --> 02:02:35,366 Grabs both legs this time. Ripley's gotta kick at two. 2093 02:02:35,433 --> 02:02:40,866 [Wade] Rhea Ripley simply is not used to receiving this kind of offense. 2094 02:02:41,333 --> 02:02:43,866 [Cole] Yeah, for this extended amount of time as well, Wade. 2095 02:02:43,933 --> 02:02:47,766 This has been a long, grueling match, between these two competitors. 2096 02:02:47,833 --> 02:02:52,900 [Wade] Rhea Ripley is not conditioned to take the kind of power moves 2097 02:02:52,966 --> 02:02:54,166 and being thrown around 2098 02:02:54,233 --> 02:02:57,533 that she's receiving tonight from the challenger. 2099 02:02:59,366 --> 02:03:01,366 Ripley's glassy-eyed. 2100 02:03:02,299 --> 02:03:05,033 [Cole] Raquel steps over her opponent, from the second rope. 2101 02:03:05,099 --> 02:03:07,533 She was going for that corkscrew elbow. 2102 02:03:07,599 --> 02:03:10,700 And Ripley had it well-scouted, was able to block. 2103 02:03:10,766 --> 02:03:13,233 [Wade] Ripley is dragging now. 2104 02:03:15,666 --> 02:03:18,033 [Cole] Rhea looking to dig down deep. 2105 02:03:18,099 --> 02:03:21,500 Drag herself up to the top rope, Raquel Rodriguez… 2106 02:03:22,033 --> 02:03:24,900 in trouble. Ripley measuring her opponent. 2107 02:03:29,333 --> 02:03:31,799 Rhea, Frog Splash. 2108 02:03:31,866 --> 02:03:34,500 Cover, hook to the leg on Rodriguez, 2109 02:03:34,566 --> 02:03:35,666 who kicks out. 2110 02:03:36,333 --> 02:03:39,900 [Wade] Little tribute to her Latino Heat, Dom-Dom. 2111 02:03:40,466 --> 02:03:43,500 So close to pulling out the victory. 2112 02:03:44,966 --> 02:03:48,099 [Cole] Rhea with a Frog Splash à la the late, great Eddie Guerrero, 2113 02:03:48,166 --> 02:03:52,133 but nonetheless, Raquel able to kick out at two. 2114 02:03:52,200 --> 02:03:54,833 [Wade] Raquel Rodriguez, just Texas tough. 2115 02:03:56,200 --> 02:03:59,266 [Cole] Now, Rhea with a baseball slide, 2116 02:03:59,333 --> 02:04:02,233 driving Raquel outside the ring. 2117 02:04:02,299 --> 02:04:06,433 [Wade] The look of disgust written on the face of Rhea Ripley. 2118 02:04:06,500 --> 02:04:07,733 She wants her night over. 2119 02:04:07,799 --> 02:04:09,799 [Cole] Ripley with a cannonball on the apron. 2120 02:04:09,866 --> 02:04:13,000 And now, Raquel Rodriguez grabbing Ripley, and now, 2121 02:04:13,066 --> 02:04:15,599 slinging her into the announce table. 2122 02:04:18,000 --> 02:04:21,166 Raquel looking to do more damage to Ripley. 2123 02:04:23,566 --> 02:04:25,500 A bomb onto the apron. 2124 02:04:25,566 --> 02:04:27,833 But Raquel's got to get the champ into the ring. 2125 02:04:28,500 --> 02:04:31,400 [Wade] All of the impact on the lower back 2126 02:04:31,466 --> 02:04:33,433 -of the champion. -[Cole] What the hell? 2127 02:04:33,500 --> 02:04:34,766 Who the hell? 2128 02:04:35,200 --> 02:04:36,666 Oh, my goodness! 2129 02:04:38,633 --> 02:04:40,166 The Annihilator. 2130 02:04:40,933 --> 02:04:43,066 The Irresistible Force. 2131 02:04:43,900 --> 02:04:46,733 Nia Jax is here! 2132 02:04:56,333 --> 02:04:57,900 Nia Jax… 2133 02:04:59,333 --> 02:05:01,333 from out of nowhere. 2134 02:05:02,500 --> 02:05:06,366 [Wade] Nia Jax has just changed the complexion of this match. 2135 02:05:08,033 --> 02:05:11,866 [Cole] Nia Jax taking out Raquel Rodriguez. 2136 02:05:12,333 --> 02:05:14,500 Riptide by Rhea Ripley. 2137 02:05:14,566 --> 02:05:17,133 -Stacks up Raquel. -[crowd] One, two, three! 2138 02:05:17,200 --> 02:05:18,366 [bell ringing] 2139 02:05:20,433 --> 02:05:22,566 [Samantha] Here is your winner, 2140 02:05:22,633 --> 02:05:28,733 and still the Women's World Champion, 2141 02:05:28,799 --> 02:05:34,566 Rhea Ripley! 2142 02:05:34,633 --> 02:05:36,400 ["Demon in Your Dreams" playing] 2143 02:05:36,466 --> 02:05:38,599 [Cole] I cannot believe… 2144 02:05:39,366 --> 02:05:40,566 what we just witnessed. 2145 02:05:40,633 --> 02:05:44,166 [Wade] Well, that was an epic battle for the ages, 2146 02:05:44,233 --> 02:05:47,233 but the victory ended up as a layup 2147 02:05:47,299 --> 02:05:50,233 for Rhea Ripley thanks to Nia Jax. 2148 02:05:50,299 --> 02:05:53,533 [Cole] Nia Jax isn't done yet. First, she went after Rodriguez. 2149 02:05:53,599 --> 02:05:56,266 And now a head-butt to the champion, Ripley. 2150 02:05:56,933 --> 02:05:59,066 And Jax is laughing about it. 2151 02:05:59,133 --> 02:06:02,099 [Wade] Jax is wrecking everything in sight. 2152 02:06:02,633 --> 02:06:04,599 [Cole] The former Women's Champion, 2153 02:06:04,666 --> 02:06:08,299 Nia Jax, with a massive leg drop 2154 02:06:08,366 --> 02:06:09,633 for Rhea Ripley. 2155 02:06:10,633 --> 02:06:13,333 [crowd booing] 2156 02:06:20,966 --> 02:06:24,733 [Cole] And now, Nia heads to the second rope. 2157 02:06:28,866 --> 02:06:31,266 Ripley goes splat. 2158 02:06:31,333 --> 02:06:35,200 Nia Jax makes it perfectly clear. 2159 02:06:36,133 --> 02:06:37,966 "I'm back." 2160 02:06:38,033 --> 02:06:40,400 "The champ's in my crosshairs." 2161 02:06:42,766 --> 02:06:45,200 [crowd clamoring] crosshairs."