[WWE intro music]
[John Cena] Then.
[Ric Flair] Woooo!
-[glass shattering] -[The Rock] If you smell…
-[bell tolling] -[Cena] Now.
[Roman Reigns] Acknowledge me.
[Triple H] The King of Kings…
[Cena] You can't see me…
[Cena] Forever.
Together.
[crowd cheers]
["Kingdom" music plays]
♪ Adrenaline in my soul ♪
♪ Every fight out of control ♪
♪ Do it all to get them off their feet ♪
♪ Crowd is here, about to blow ♪
♪ Waitin' for me to start the show ♪
♪ Out the curtain Lights go up, I'm home ♪
[crowd singing] ♪ Whoa! ♪
[Samantha] Ladies and gentlemen,
please welcome the "American Nightmare"
Cody Rhodes!
[Cole] Ladies and gentlemen, there is not a seat to be had.
We're standing room only and sold out tonight at the Toyota Arena,
just outside of Los Angeles, California,
live with Monday Night Raw.
Cody Rhodes still looking to explain why it was so important for him
to bring back "Main Event" Jey Uso to WWE.
Let's take you back to last week in the main event of Monday Night Raw.
[Cole] Here's the problem if you're Jey Uso.
Not only do you got to worry about an angry Scottish Warrior coming your way,
but you also have to make a decision.
I want "Main Event" Jey Uso in The Judgment Day. Yes or no?
Give us an answer by the end of the night.
I think you're with Judgment Day. I don't trust you either way.
So you know what? Makes no difference to me?
Do whatever you got to.
[Cole] "Main Event" Jey Uso, will he join The Judgment Day?
Can he knock off Drew McIntyre?
All those questions to be answered right now.
[Cole] Drew McIntyre clearly does not trust Jey Uso.
I'm sure there are many others in the locker room that don't.
[Wade] Jey Uso's body is covered in bullseyes right now
as far as the entire Raw locker room is concerned.
[Cole] Oh, look who's here.
The Judgment Day has wandered down to ringside.
Waiting for a decision to be made by "Main Event" Jey Uso.
[Wade] McIntyre pulling out all the stops,
punishing the man who has made his life hell over and over again.
[Cole] McIntyre measuring Jey Uso,
and now Damian Priest grabbing McIntyre.
-[Cole] Jey Uso takes advantage -[Wade] Yeah, the fix is in.
Doing it for The Judgment Day.
Hey, it's our time. It's our time, Uce.
[Cole] Oh! Super kick to Damian Priest.
And now to Finn Bálor!
And another one to Dominik!
Claymore from McIntyre!
Uso made his decision.
-McIntyre capitalized with a win. -[bell rings]
Jey Uso with an emphatic no to The Judgment Day.
But Drew McIntyre with a claymore.
[Wade] The recruiting tactics of The Judgment Day simply did not work out.
[Cole] Yeah, and I believe things are going to get very bad now for Jey Uso.
Now a three-on-one attack.
McIntyre looking on.
Uso getting assaulted now by The Judgment Day.
[Wade] Do you really feel bad for Jey Uso?
How many of these beatdowns has he perpetrated?
[Cole] Well, McIntyre walking away.
Listen he could help Uso if he wanted.
[Wade] Why should he? He doesn't owe Jey Uso anything.
[Cole] And here's the man who brought Jey Uso back in the first place,
Cody Rhodes "The American Nightmare" going after The Judgment Day,
coming to the aid of Jey Uso.
[Wade] Jey Uso's one friend on planet Earth.
[Cole] Not sure if it's friend but at least an ally.
And Judgment Day in retreat.
Uso said no.
Judgment Day embarrassed here tonight on Monday Night Raw.
[mouthing indistinctly]
["Kingdom" plays]
[crowd chants] Cody! Cody!
Welcome to Monday Night Raw.
For those watching at home, if you'll indulge me for just one moment,
I'm going to turn my back on the camera,
because I want to see everybody here
in a very sold out Ontario, California!
[crowd cheers]
[crowd chants] Cody! Cody!
I have been interrupted two weeks in a row trying to broach this subject,
so I'm going to cut to the chase,
the subject being "Main Event" Jey Uso.
Jey Uso coming to Monday Night Raw
means that somebody is going to be drafted over to Friday Night SmackDown.
It also means a very disgruntled locker room.
A bunch of folks who thought that I should just let Jey sink.
That's not me. That is not me.
And no, Jey Uso and I are not best friends.
And perhaps…
Perhaps there are other reasons that I would want Jey Uso here.
I don't know. Something tells me
we're not in the third inning anymore, boys.
And regardless, I wasn't going to stand by and watch a man get jumped
by three others for making the right decision.
And the right decision was turning down The Judgment Day.
The Judgment Day,
undoubtedly the most toxic faction in the history--
["The Other Side" plays]
Cody, Cody, Cody, Cody…
why you always got to stick your nose in Judgment Day's business?
Yeah. Cody…
last week we gave Jey the opportunity to join a real family.
But you just can't help yourself.
He turned us down. He got dealt with,
but you had to come out and save the day
because everything is always about Cody, right?
Hey, Dom… [continues in Spanish]
[crowd boos]
-Cody… -[crowd boos]
-[shouts in Spanish] -[crowd boos]
-Cody… -[crowd boos]
-[in English] Jey is going to pay… -[deafening booing]
Jey is going to pay for disrespecting us.
[shouts in Spanish]
[in English] It's all your fault.
[Cody] Okay, okay, okay.
Let, let me just…
You know what? That's rude of me. I'm sorry, Dom.
Keep going, keep going. I'm sorry.
[crowd boos]
-It's your fault… -[Cody interrupts indistinctly]
You know what? Señor Money in the Bank mentioned real family.
The Judgment Day being a real family.
Dom, you've got a real family,
and they can't stand you.
[crowd cheers]
And the bigger question,
because this is Monday Night Raw,
if the three of you want to come in this ring and get it, I'm absolutely game.
But before, before, let me ask you a question.
All of you defending your championships tonight.
So what happens
when Mami comes back?
What happens when Rhea Ripley returns
and you guys are empty-handed?
You keep Mami's name out of your mouth.
[crowd jeers]
[Cole] I believe The Judgment Day is done talking.
The bravado of Cody Rhodes,
but I'm not sure how smart this was, Wade, it's three on one.
[Wade] One of the dumbest moves of Cody Rhodes career.
[crowd cheers]
[Cole] And Cody's got back up! "Main Event" Jey Uso is here.
The man who turned down the invitation to join The Judgment Day last week.
[crowd chants] Uso! Uso!
Let's go.
Still with the numbers in their favor.
Maybe not!
Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens,
forcing The Judgment Day to retreat.
[crowd boos]
Judgment Day doesn't like when the numbers aren't in their favor.
[Wade] They came down for one man and one man only, Cody Rhodes.
We'll get ours later. Don't worry, we got you.
[Cole] That is most ridiculous thing you ever said.
[Wade] It is literally what happened.
We ain't stupid, you know. We ain't stupid.
There's four of you and there's three of us.
[Cole] Actually the numbers may be even again, that is a JD McDonagh,
who for weeks and weeks has been trying to prove himself to The Judgment Day.
Long time friends with Finn Bálor.
Damian Priest has questioned JD McDonagh,
but McDonagh has brought some steel chairs.
[Wade] That makes it six on four, Michael Cole.
Where you going? Don't do this.
[Cole] Damian Priest questioning McDonagh's involvement
but it doesn't matter, because the brawl is underway.
[Damian Priest] Damnit!
[Cole] Kevin Owens, Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, Sami Zayn
going up to The Judgment Day.
Priest is back in the mix.
[Wade] Judgment Day had the numbers there. They did not have the cohesion.
Oh, dear.
[Cole] Señor Money in the Bank.
They need to cash in some luck here.
Because he's getting mauled.
[Wade] Going down swinging, though, Cole.
[Cole] And a superkick
followed by a steel chair.
[Wade] Hastily-thrown-together plan of Judgment Day simply backfired.
[Cole] Things not going quite the way that JD McDonagh planned
when he wandered out here with steel chairs.
Cody and company send the Judgment Day reeling
as we kick off Monday Night Raw.
But it is a huge night when it comes to The Judgment Day,
because later on, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn
want their tag team titles back.
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn
against Priest and Bálor of The Judgment Day
for the Undisputed Tag Team Titles.
[Wade] And it could be a really rough night for Judgment Day
as "Dirty" Dom Mysterio puts his NXT North American Championship on the line
against NXT's high-octane, high-flying luchador Dragon Lee tonight on Raw.
[Cole] And we just saw at the top of the program
Drew McIntyre, and how he walked out on Jey Uso last week
when Uso was getting beaten down by The Judgment Day.
Why did McIntyre do that?
Miz tries to get to the bottom of it.
Miz TV with Drew McIntyre live tonight.
["Shoooosh" plays]
Well, ladies and gentlemen, that man Otis
is set to take on "Big" Bronson Reed one on one.
And, Wade, you need to batten down the hatches here tonight.
[Wade] Reinforce the ring.
Combined almost 700 pounds.
Catering's already been decimated
because big meaty men
are about to start slapping meat tonight here on Raw.
Big E is losing his mind
because it's Otis against big Bronson Reed.
And ladies and gentlemen, it's coming up next.
[Cole] The battle of the behemoths on Monday Night Raw.
[bell ringing]
[Samantha] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Making his way to the ring from Black Forest, South Australia,
weighing in at 330 pounds,
Bronson Reed!
[Cole] Last week, "Big" Bronson Reed
knocked off Chad Gable of The Alpha Academy.
Tonight, Otis hoped to right the wrong as he takes on Mr. Reed.
[Wade] Look at the humanity in that ring.
This is what we call a curtain sell-out in this game.
The locker room have down tours
because everyone has eyes on this spectacle.
[Cole] Each man weighs 330 pounds.
Big Bronson Reed says, "I want a championship."
He believes he's WWE's personal kaiju,
a monster or a strange beast, as he likes to refer to himself.
[Wade] Godzilla against King Kong in that ring right now.
[Cole] Shoulder tackle did not budge Otis.
And Otis now with a side headlock on Bronson Reed.
It is so crazy
how eerily similar these two men are, Wade.
-[Wade] Almost twins. -[Cole] Not quite.
[Cole] Oh, and each man went for a clothesline.
[Wade] Two planets colliding in the ring, Cole,
like a champagne supernova.
[Cole] Somebody's been on Wikipedia today.
[Wade] No, I was listening to Oasis.
[Cole] Look at this. Oh, and a collision again!
Both men knocked out and knocked out of the ring.
[Wade] I do not want a double count-out.
[Cole] Again. Watch this collision. Boom!
[Wade] Just ridiculous levels of brute force colliding.
Neither man giving an inch.
[Cole] Oh, now Otis running through Bronson Reed!
[Wade] I guarantee you Bronson Reed has never experienced that in his life.
-Oh, no! -[Cole] Into the steel post goes Otis,
and now knocked down by Reed
like two big, old male buffalo.
It's rutting season out here Wade,
[Wade laughs] Buffalo?
-Oh! Look at this. -[Cole] Trying to establish dominance.
Who's the alpha male?
[Wade] I mean, the early goings, you've got to go with--
Oh! Look at the power of Reed.
And the Samoan drop to the 330-pound Otis.
[Wade] This might be over, Cole.
[Cole] Cover by Reed.
[Wade] Take a look at this.
Nobody else can throw Otis, with that girth, around
like "Big" Bronson Reed who is here to do damage tonight, Cole.
And you know, Bronson Reed must be fired up.
The Elimination Chamber 2024 just been announced.
It's going to be held in his native, Australia.
You know, he wants to be on that card in a marquee match.
[Cole] More on that a little bit later on here tonight
on Monday Night Raw, as Reed misses wildly.
Otis now full head of steam, and both men flying through the air.
And then just colliding and collapsing to the mat.
[Wade] Maxxine Dupri, feeling the vibrations of this ring
as it bounced about a foot in the air.
[Cole] Maxxine trying to will Otis on.
Otis driving Reed back with a couple of blows to the stomach,
and now going to the upper body.
Oh, and a back elbow.
[Wade] Some of those bear paws to the face.
How does that feel, "Big" Bronson?
Otis out here with some lucha moves, Cole.
[Cole] And Maxxine believes it could be close to the end here for Bronson Reed.
[Wade] Well, "Big" Bronson is wobbled in the worst way.
[Cole] Otis splash in the corner.
Down goes Reed.
[crowd cheers]
The caterpillar
and a big elbow to the heart.
Oh, my goodness. I hope they reinforced the ring.
Otis may drive Bronson Reed through the entire damn ring here.
-Nobody home. -[Wade] Nah, nah!
[Cole] Reed with a running senton.
[Wade] And how quickly the tables have turned, Michael Cole,
you know what's coming here.
Turn the bass up to 11, ladies and gentlemen.
Tsunami!
One… two… three!
[bell ringing]
["Batlle Tested" plays]
[Samantha] Here is your winner,
Bronson Reed!
[Cole] Wade, both men were so impressive here tonight.
But Bronson Reed with a statement victory.
He said he wants championships.
Well, he may be closing in on one.
[Wade] While the Aussies got humbled by Wales in the Rugby World Cup.
But with this tsunami, big boy Bronson Reed
just reclaimed a little pride for his native Australia.
-What a matchup. -[Cole] Bronson Reed…
[mouthing indistinctly]
…making a massive statement.
[mouthing indistinctly]
-Hey, Becky. -Tegan Nox.
There she is.
You know where she wasn't last week? Out in the ring.
Look, when I made that open challenge, I had somebody like you in mind,
And I actually, I saw you at the curtain.
I saw you at the curtain, waiting with the look in your eyes.
So what happened?
You know, Nattie was there as well,
and being the veteran she is, I just let her jump in front.
Man, you can't do that.
You got to step on some toes. You got to claim your worth.
Look, I have a big match on Saturday at No Mercy.
I want you to be next in line, after I win.
No bother.
["No One Will Survive" plays]
[Cole] Encouraging words from Becky Lynch to Tegan Nox.
-[bell ringing] -[Samantha] The following contest
is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first from Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
weighing in at 201 pounds,
Tommaso Ciampa!
[Cole] Well, Tommaso Ciampa is about to go one on one with Ludwig Kaiser of Imperium.
This matchup came about after a confrontation a bit earlier today.
We will get that… We will get into that story on the other side.
But coming up next, Tommaso Ciampa
with his eyes set on the Intercontinental Champion, Gunther,
looks to knock off Kaiser of Imperium live next on Raw.
No no, as of right now, we have not finalized
who's going to be traded to SmackDown. So we're still evaluating that.
Can I call you right back?
Okay, thanks.
-Hey, Adam, I'm so sorry to interrupt. -No, not at all.
I know Becky has the NXT Women's Championship match this Saturday,
and I'm wondering, can I get a winner of that?
Now, that's an interesting--
Hi. We're having a conversation.
Hey, Adam, I'm so sorry to interrupt.
It's great to see you standing up for yourself.
And while you're in here asking Adam Pearce for opportunities,
would you mind asking him for my rematch against Becky?
You know what, Nattie? I have a lot of respect for you,
but you had your opportunity and you lost last week,
so maybe step aside and let someone new have a chance.
So clearly, somebody's been whispering in your ear,
and I'd be wary of that because the greatest trick
of a champion is to distract her hungry challengers.
And if you're saying that I don't have passion,
-I'd like you to say it to my face. -Passion? You're not the only one
with passion, Nattie. I never got the chances that you got.
Becky said, if I need to step on some toes to get there--
[overlapping chatter]
Ladies, ladies, please.
Please, can we just calm it down a little bit?
Look, the last thing I want to do is hand out a championship opportunity.
How about you two go to the ring tonight and we find out who earns one.
That sounds like a great idea.
And I hope Tegan gets hungry and forgets her manners tonight.
I'm starving.
[Cole] Hey, good for Tegan Nox, finally standing up for herself
as this man has done in recent weeks, Tommaso Ciampa.
[Wade] Yeah, and it's been paying dividends for Tommaso Ciampa.
He is on a reign of terror at the moment. Long may it continue.
["Prepare To Fight" plays]
[Samantha] And his opponent
accompanied to the ring by Giovanni Vinci,
representing Imperium,
Ludwig Kaiser.
[Cole] Ludwig Kaiser takes on Tommaso Ciampa tonight.
This all happened earlier today with a confrontation backstage.
…that you believe that you are worthy, challenging, The Ring General, Ciampa.
But if you are really looking for a fight,
you are welcome to step on that mat against me tonight.
If I got to beat him tonight, I beat him.
Then…
it's about time I get a new gold.
[conversing in German]
[Cole] An interesting situation developing within Imperium, Wade.
You know, Gunther, of course, is the current Intercontinental Champion,
the longest reigning of all time.
-However… -[bell ringing]
his Imperium cohorts have not had as much success.
Vinci, the past couple of weeks, actually tapped out to Tommaso Ciampa.
[Wade] Well, you could say the past couple of months,
Gunther has been growing increasingly frustrated with his best man
here in Imperium.
Imperium's job is to snuff out all challengers
before they get anywhere near Gunther and that is Kaiser's job tonight,
as The Ring General and Intercontinental Champion looks on.
[Cole] Well, Gunther basically told Vinci to get his head on straight.
Now he looks to Kaiser to try to put away Ciampa tonight.
[Wade] Well, when Kaiser's head is on straight,
-he's as good as they get -[Cole] And so is Ciampa.
Thesz presses it out, hammering away
with piston-like right hands to Ludwig Kaiser.
[Wade] You got to respect anyone who steps through all three men of Imperium
and says, "Tell me the rules and I'll play by them.
"I've got to go through one and two to get to three, I will do it."
[Cole] Well, Ciampa is cold-hearted. He's compassionless.
He's got that never-say-die attitude. He'll fight anybody.
[Wade] He's verging on a competitive psychosis,
a man at war at times with himself.
[Cole] Well, he is obsessed with being a champion
and he's made that pretty clear, the way he feels about holding gold,
as he bounces Kaiser off the top turnbuckle and delivers a chop.
[Wade] Anyone who witnessed Tommaso Ciampa over his many years in NXT
basically running that entire show,
knows this man has an obsession with going nuclear in the ring.
[Cole] Hey, those chops being delivered to Kaiser?
You think that's a message being sent to the Intercontinental Champion
Gunther, who likes to employ the same type of offense?
[Wade] Yeah, I don't know if Tommaso Ciampa
is playing too many games in there right now.
Simply throwing everything he can at Kaiser as well.
He should, because one slap from Kaiser right there
can change everything in a hurry.
[Cole] Well, Kaiser is dangerous as they come.
Oh, an unbelievable technical wrestler, but also has a vicious streak.
[Wade] And a sour-faced perfectionist to boot.
[Cole] Oh, and now Ciampa driven face-first off the steps.
Ciampa wants to try to get Intercontinental Championship opportunity.
Well, he better get back in this match.
We are back live on Monday Night Raw.
More of the same here after the commercial break.
Ludwig Kaiser still dominating Tommaso Ciampa.
[Wade] And it has just been an exhibition of European efficiency
at its militant merciless best.
[Cole] And we talked about during the commercial break, Wade,
how and these guys delivering some physical punishment to each other.
But Kaiser has just taken control of the match.
Kaiser is a proud and disdainful man.
Count of five, Ciampa back to the apron.
[Wade] Ciampa refusing to go down lightly as you would expect.
[Cole] Ciampa now buys himself some time as he backdrops Kaiser over the top rope.
[Wade] Simply cannot count Tommaso Ciampa out!
[Cole] And now Ciampa trying to fight back into this matchup.
Building some momentum.
Kaiser dropping to the apron and out to the floor.
[Tommaso yelling]
[Wade] This one did a 180 in a hurry.
[Cole] Ciampa measuring his man, clothesline sends Kaiser…
Did you hear the thud off that clothesline?
As Gunther, the Intercontinental Champion,
continues to watch this match up as Ciampa turns things around.
[Wade] I do not care.
[Cole] Oh, Kaiser.
Head over heels off the steps.
[Wade] I don't care about the credentials of anyone else in the locker room.
There is no bigger cardio machine in there than Tommaso Ciampa.
[Cole] Ciampa has all the tools to be a champion once again here in WWE.
[Wade] But will he get the opportunity?
[Cole] There it is, the willow's bell dropping Kaiser on the top of his head.
Cover by Ciampa, hooks the leg, Kaiser has to kick at two.
[Wade] It takes someone very special to kick out of that Willow's bell.
[Cole] And now, Ciampa looking for the fairy tale ending.
Trying to put Kaiser away, but Kaiser able to counter
and now both men exchanging blows, and things are picking up here.
[Wade] Slugfest. Who will step back first?
[Cole] Kaiser picking Ciampa out of the air.
Ciampa, though able to slide underneath.
Oh. Back of the neck hits hard off that reverse DDT.
[Wade] Ciampa's feeling it now. And so is this audience, Cole.
[Cole] And now Vinci, up on the apron.
Ciampa catches it with a knee right to the face.
He may have broken his nose. Vinci may be out cold.
Ciampa may have broken his nose.
Cover by Kaiser.
The official dealing with Vinci.
[imperceptible]
[Cole] And Ciampa able to kick out.
And Kaiser, just upset!
He just shoved his own partner out of the ring,
believes that Vinci's injury may have cost him the match!
-[Wade] Well, it was inad-- -Oh! And there's that…
That running knee!
-[crowd] One! Two! Three! -That Flash Knee by Ciampa for the win!
-[crowd cheering] -[bell dinging]
["No One Will Survive" plays]
[Samantha] Here is your winner!
Tommaso Ciampa!
[Cole] Watch this Ripcord Knee by Tommaso Ciampa.
-[crowd exclaims] -Bang! Just like that!
-Puts Ludwig Kaiser away. -[crowd] One! Two…
[Wade] What a shocking turn of events for Imperium.
-But Ciampa… -I know you hear me, Gunther!
[yelling] I want you! And I want everything you have!
-I'm taking it off you! -[yells in German]
I'm taking it all!
[Cole] Gunther upset over the entire situation.
…Intercontinental Champion!
Sign the damn contract!
And obviously, problems within Imperium. But does Ciampa now deserve
an Intercontinental Championship opportunity?
Gunther set the rules. "Go through my best men, you get me."
That's exactly what Ciampa has done. For my money,
I want to see Ciampa taking on The Ring General.
And speaking of championship opportunities,
coming up next, Dominik Mysterio defends the NXT North American Championship
against one Dragon Lee.
It's his Raw debut tonight of the sensational Dragon Lee.
[hip-hop music playing]
[Dragon Lee] I want to show the world that Dragon Lee is especial.
♪ Catch me in the pit ♪
♪ I'm breaking necks And I'm wilding out, wilding out ♪
[Dragon Lee] I love the chaos!
-[music continuously plays] -[wrestler grunts]
[Vic] Cameras are out, spotlight on him.
A highly-touted international Superstar.
[Samantha] Dragon Lee! [growls]
[Vic] Dragon Lee showing you what all the hype
-has been about! -[all exclaiming]
[Dragon Lee] Dragon Lee is leaving Raw,
the new NXT North American Champion.
[music ends]
[Cole] If you have not witnessed this man in action,
you are in for a treat tonight.
Dragon Lee looks to win his first championship in WWE.
He meets Dominik Mysterio for the NXT North American Title,
later on, tonight.
["Celtic Invasion" playing] ♪ Whoa ♪
-♪ Whoa ♪ -[crowd cheering]
["Celtic Invasion" continues] ♪ Whoa ♪
[Cole] Speaking of NXT Champions.
[Samantha] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome
the NXT Women's Champion!
-[boisterously] "The Man," Becky Lynch! -[Cole] Well, we've got a treat for you,
ladies and gentlemen, because Becky Lynch
will be joining Wade Barrett and myself on commentary
during the upcoming match-up,
which will feature Tegan Nox and Natalya.
Both of these women, looking to earn an opportunity at Becky Lynch
in the NXT Women's Championship.
Becky's here! She'll be on commentary for the upcoming match,
live, next, on Monday Night Raw!
-["Celtic Invasion" continues] -[crowd cheering]
Tegan Nox, standing up for herself tonight,
perhaps earning an opportunity against Becky Lynch
in the NXT Women's Championship, uh, sometime down the road,
if she can knock off Natalya.
Becky Lynch joining us now on commentary.
-Welcome, Becky. -Thank you very much, Michael.
[Cole] And you've got a big match-up coming this Saturday.
-We'll get into that at No Mercy for NXT. -["New Foundation" playing]
[Wade] Grand Slam "Man" at the desk.
-This is awesome! -[Becky Lynch] That…
-It is awesome. -[bell dings]
[Samantha] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Making her way to the ring from Calgary, Alberta, Canada,
-Natalya! -["New Foundation" continues]
[Cole] So, Becky, before we get into No Mercy in the Extreme Rules Match,
Natalya claimed that your little pep talk that you gave Tegan Nox earlier tonight,
uh, was you trying to distract hungry challengers. Your thoughts on that?
[Becky Lynch] Oh, man! I want everybody hungry.
I want everybody chomping at the bit to get this title.
That's how I get better. That's how everybody gets better.
[Cole] So, Saturday night, No Mercy,
in NXT Premium Live Event on Peacock
at eight o'clock, 5:00 Pacific, Becky, you will defend
your championship in an Extreme Rules Match
where anything goes against Tiffany Stratton.
-[bell dinging] -[Becky Lynch] That is where I shine.
-Give me anything extreme. -[Natalya grunts]
[Cole] And now, Natalya, nice side headlock takedown on Tegan Nox.
What is it of Tegan Nox, Becky, that sparks your interest?
[Becky Lynch] Well, look, she hasn't had much
of an opportunity, but she's hungry. She loves this. She left home to do this.
I know a little something about that, and I know that it just takes
-one opportunity to change the game. -[Natalya grunting]
[Wade] Absolutely right. It is about damn time
that Tegan Nox got an opportunity around here.
So, thank you, "Big Time Becks." But I've got to ask you.
Some people are chirping, it's not coming from me.
People are saying you want to offer the under-loved, the undercard stars
an opportunity, because you're scared of defending that championship
against the veterans. What do you say to that?
[Becky Lynch] I've already beaten all the veterans!
I've already beat everybody at the top.
We're forgetting that I used to be in that undercard.
And if it wasn't anybody giving me a chance,
if it wasn't for me taking a chance, then I wouldn't be where I am today.
So, I want to bring out the best in everybody.
-I want to fight-- -[Wade] Oh, wow!
[Cole] What an elbow by Natalya, who Becky believes she deserves
a rematch against you,
-despite the fact you beat her last week. -[yelling indistinctly]
[Becky Lynch] I'll beat her again, and I'll beat her again.
[Cole] Tegan, showing a little bit of attitude here.
Nice double-leg takedown, on Natalya. Now Tegan, hammering away!
[Wade] My… Something has riled Tegan Nox
and she has now found a different gear.
-This might be… Ooh, yes! -[Cole] Oh!
[Wade] This might be what Tegan Nox has been missing.
[Cole] Becky told… Becky told Tegan earlier tonight,
"You need to be aggressive in the ring," and that's what Tegan is doing.
-[grunts] -[Wade] Welsh firecracker getting
the job done right now against the highly-experienced Natalya.
[Cole] And Tegan fired up tonight.
-Into the corner! -[Natalya groans]
[Cole] Tegan looking for a massive win. Cover,
on Natalya. Hook of the leg, and a kick-out.
-Got to be-- -This… This is the fire I wanted to see.
I want to see that from all the women in the back.
[Cole] You're going to get it from Tiffany Stratton,
Saturday, at No Mercy in Extreme Rules, no doubt.
-[Becky Lynch] Bring it on. -And a cover now by Natalya.
Tegan went for the…
World's Shiniest Wizard, and Natalya was able to counter.
[Wade] Yeah, you know Natalya had that well-scouted.
[Cole] And, oh! Natalya with a sit-out powerbomb,
-looking to put Tegan away! -[Wade] Ooh!
Hats off to Tegan kicking out of that one!
Well, let me tell you, Natalya, she really is a unicorn around here.
Just the experience of a veteran--
-[Cole] Looking for the Sharpshooter. -…with a hunger of a rookie.
[Cole] And Tegan! Great move By Tegan!
-Dragging Natalya into the ropes. -[Tegan grunts]
[Cole] Oh! There's the World's Shiniest Wizard!
-[Wade] Game over! -One! Two!
-[Cole] And Tegan with the win! -[bell dinging]
-["Chicane Boys" playing] -[Cole] Impressive!
-That's what I'm talking about. -[Samantha] Here is your winner!
Tegan Nox!
[Wade] Well, Becky Lynch has apparently awoken something
-inside Tegan Nox. -[Cole] So, the question now is,
if Becky survives Saturday at No Mercy in Extreme Rules on Peacock
against Tiffany Stratton,
would Tegan Nox get a future championship opportunity?
[indistinct talking]
…ever happen again. Nobody should get the better
-of The Ju-- -[object thuds]
Priest, it was four-on-three, man.
-[Finn] Whoa… -I was trying to even the…
[chair clatters]
[yelling] Shut up!
-Enough, buddy! No, no, no, no! -Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa…
I don't care who you're friends with! You're not in The Judgment Day!
You're not gonna be in The Judgment Day! I just took a beating because of you.
[in Spanish] If that happens again, I'll break your head.
I'm sorry.
-[in English] Get out! -[softly] Okay.
-Now! -[louder] Okay.
[faint cheers and applause from crowd]
[boos and cheers from crowd]
[Cole] JD McDonagh…
-["Visionary" playing] -…done messed up.
-[crowd cheering] -[loud bang from pyro]
["Visionary" continues]
[continuous cheering]
[crowd singing] ♪ Oh, oh, oh ♪
♪ Oh, oh ♪
[crowd singing to tune of "Visionary"] ♪ Whoa ♪
♪ Whoa-oh-oh ♪
["Visionary"] ♪ Burn it down! ♪
-["Visionary" plays continuously] -[crowd cheering]
Yes-ah!
[crowd continues cheering]
[crowd singing along] ♪ Whoa ♪
♪ Whoa-oh-oh ♪
♪ Oh, oh, oh ♪
♪ Oh, oh ♪
["Visionary" continues] ♪ Burn it down! ♪
-[song stops] -[crowd cheering]
[cheering continues]
[crowd resumes singing] ♪ Oh, oh, oh ♪
♪ Oh, oh… ♪
[Cole] Rollins is awaiting an answer from Shinsuke Nakamura.
Will we get it? We'll find out live, next!
[crowd continues singing] ♪ …Oh, oh ♪
♪ Oh, oh… ♪
-["Visionary" playing] -[crowd] ♪ …oh, Whoa-oh-oh ♪
♪ Oh, oh, oh ♪
♪ Oh, oh ♪
["Visionary" plays] ♪ Burn it down! ♪
["Visionary" fades]
[crowd cheering continuously]
[yelling] Ontario!
[loud cheering]
Oh, welcome…
to Monday Night…
-[crowd chanting] Rollins! -…Rollins!
[cackles whimsically]
What do you say we play a little game, Ontario?
[crowd cheering]
I think you guys are gonna like this one. So…
If you guys are as sick and tired as I am
of Shinsuke Nakamura ducking and dodging me,
then do me a favor.
Sing my song.
[crowd singing "Visionary"] ♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪
♪ Oh, oh, oh ♪
♪ Oh, oh… ♪
All right, all right, all right, all right.
-[singing stops] -Question number two!
If you guys think it's about time
I defended my World Heavyweight Championship,
do me a favor and sing it louder.
[crowd singing louder] ♪ Oh ♪
♪ Oh, oh, oh ♪
Aw. You're beautiful, you're beautiful. I love ya.
[crowd cheering]
And since we are… all in agreements here,
I think there's only one thing left to do.
Shinsuke Nakamura!
[faint cheers and boos from crowd]
For weeks, I've been calling you out.
I've been asking for a rematch.
You've been ducking, you've been dodging.
You've been playing games.
But the time for games is over.
Right here, right now,
we are getting an answer.
If you do not accept my challenge for a rematch,
I'm pulling…
the opportunity.
-[faint boos from crowd] -We're moving on.
There are a million, capable and willing talents in that locker room,
and I want to fight, baby!
[crowd cheering]
So, Shinsuke Nakamura,
this is your last chance.
The floor is yours.
[crowd exclaiming]
[crowd yelling faintly]
[tense instrumental music playing in video]
Seth Rollins…
[speaking in Japanese]
Name the time.
[in Japanese]
Name the place.
[in Japanese]
[continuing in Japanese]
[narrating in Japanese]
[crowd exclaims]
[instrumental music gradually intensifies]
-[intense music playing continuously] -[crowd groans]
[crowd exclaiming]
[crowd singing "Visionary"] ♪ …oh, oh ♪
[crowd boos]
[in English]
[crowd cheering]
[cheering and applause]
[cheering and applause gradually fades]
-[indistinct yelling from crowd] -[crowd singing faintly] ♪ Oh, oh, oh ♪
[crowd singing louder] ♪ Oh, oh, oh ♪
♪ Whoa-oh-oh ♪
♪ Oh, oh ♪
Last Man Standing, huh?
-[singing stops] -[faint cheers from crowd]
No pins, no submissions,
just a straight up fight
until one of us cannot answer the ten counts.
[crowd cheers faintly]
Two men walk in.
Only one of us walk out.
[faint cheers and applause]
[clamoring, indistinct yelling from crowd]
[chuckles, cackles]
You guys, I got to admit,
I think Shinsuke Nakamura played this one perfectly. He really did.
[crowd murmuring]
[scattered yelling from crowd]
He got the match he wanted.
He got it on his terms.
He played it perfectly.
But he has made…
one… critical… mistake.
You see, Shinsuke Nakamura,
he thinks that my broken back
is a weakness.
He thinks he's going to exploit that weakness,
he's going to beat me so bad
that my daughter is going to be ashamed
to look at me.
[faint boos from crowd]
But this broken back is not a weakness, Shinsuke.
No, no, no. For me…
it's a strength.
[faint cheers from crowd]
And the only way my family is going to be ashamed of me,
is if I don't give it every… single… thing… I've… got!
[crowd cheering]
They know I love them, man.
They know I love them.
But they also know that I… love… this.
[crowd cheering]
-[cheering fades] -[scattered yelling in crowd]
You think, Shinsuke,
you think I don't know
that every single time I step into this ring,
it might be the last time I do?
Do you think I'm gonna go out here and give it less than 100%?
[yelling] Knowing this might be my last match?
[crowd cheers]
If you think that, you're crazy.
And it just so happens that my 100% makes me
the best in the world.
My 100% makes me the World Heavyweight Champion!
[crowd cheering]
[cackling whimsically]
So, you want to get crazy?
Shinsuke Nakamura versus Seth "Freakin" Rollins
at Fastlane,
Last Man Standing!
[crowd cheering]
Yeah.
You got it right, Shinsuke.
Only one of us is walking out of there.
But it ain't gonna be you.
It's gonna be… a visionary.
[shouting] It's going to be a revolutionary!
It's going to be Seth…
-[crowd] "Freakin" Rollins! -[microphone thudding]
-["Visionary" playing] -[crowd cheering]
[Cole] If it's made official, it will take place a week from Saturday
at WWE Fastlane in Indianapolis.
-[crowd sings to tune of theme song] -Will Shinsuke Nakamura be the final straw
to… to break Seth Rollins' back,
in one of the most brutal matches in WWE history?
Last… Man… Standing!
[crowd singing] ♪ Whoa-oh… ♪
[music over speakers] ♪ Burn it down! ♪
[laughs maliciously]
And with that, please welcome my guest at this time,
another superstar that's crossed paths with Shinsuke Nakamura in recent weeks.
The "Highlight of the Night,"
Ricochet.
-[crowd cheering] -[wincing softly]
Ricochet, after last week's attack, can we get some sort of update
on when the WWE Universe can expect you back in the ring?
[chuckles] Jackie, I… [scoffs] I don't really know what to say.
I'm… I'm here. I'm… I'm on crutches. I…
I can speak to my fans and my followers, and the people who support me,
and I can guarantee that I absolutely will return.
I can tell you that it's going to take a lot more than this
to keep the "Highlight of the Night" down.
However, let me make one thing abundantly clear,
that it doesn't matter who wins this Last Man Standing Match at Fastlane.
Because whether he walks out as the World Heavyweight Champion or not,
[sighs softly]
I have unfinished business with Shinsuke Nakamura.
[rap music plays] ♪ Yeah… ♪
[Cole] Can't blame Ricochet for everything he's been through.
But nonetheless, there is the NXT North American Champion.
Big night for Judgment Day.
First of two title matches up next. Dominik against Dragon Lee,
-live, on Raw. -[crowd booing continuously]
In our main event tonight on Monday Night Raw,
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn look to retain the…
Or regain, I should say, the Undisputed Tag Team Titles,
the titles they lost earlier this month at Payback.
[crowd cheering]
[intense rap song playing]
[Samantha] The following is a Pittsburgh Steel City Street Fight!
-[groans in pain] -[Kevin Owens groans]
[rapper] ♪ About to kick it up a notch like ♪
♪ You done wrong and this is gonna be your hard fight… ♪
[Corey] This is nuts.
[rap music continues playing]
[muted crowd groans]
[booing]
[muffled yelp]
[muted crowd cheering]
♪ You've got to turn it up ♪
[music stops]
[crowd exclaiming]
[Cole yelling] Through Dominik through the table with a Swanton!
[rap music continues playing]
[Cole] To retain the Championship!
Wait a minute!
JD McDonagh!
[muted crowd exclamations]
Rhea Ripley with a Spear!
Through the barricade!
[Finn grunts]
Dominik Mysterio with the Money in the Bank briefcase!
[crowd and referee, muffled] One! Two! Three!
-[bell dings] -[crowd booing]
[music ends]
[Cole] Tonight, for the dynamic duo of Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens,
it is an opportunity
to win back the tag team gold they won at WrestleMania.
But Finn Bálor
and Damian Priest of The Judgment Day stand in their way.
It is our main event
for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles tonight!
["Control The Empire" playing]
-And there is the Dragon Lee. -[crowd cheering]
He is from NXT.
And tonight, he challenges Dominik Mysterio
for the North American Championship.
You are about to be wowed, ladies and gentlemen,
if you haven't seen this lucha libre star.
He is known as El Nino Maravilla,
which means "Boy Wonder."
And Lee looks to knock off Mysterio tonight, Wade.
[Wade] This is one of the most-hyped signings
in the history of NXT.
I spoke to NXT commentator and WWE Hall of Famer,
Booker T, about this guy.
And apparently, he's lived up to the billing, and some.
This guy is the real deal, pedal-to-the-metal, high-octane,
high-flying lucha star.
["It Is My Time" playing]
[crowd booing loudly]
-[music continues] -[crowd continues booing loudly]
[Cole] We mentioned before, it is a big night for Judgment Day.
The first of their two title defenses tonight,
Dominik Mysterio. Now, remember,
"Mami," Rhea Ripley, the Women's Champion, is not here.
She is still out of action because of the bruised ribs suffered
at the hands of Nia Jax a couple of weeks ago.
For Dominik Mysterio, who goes after a man who Dominik is,
-well, concerned with, Wade-- -[yelling in Spanish]
…because Dragon Lee has knocked off Dominik in the past,
at least in a mixed tag-team match.
[Wade] You're right. But you know what? These two have had
a singles match-up on NXT before.
Dominik Mysterio was the victor.
But pivotal in the ending of that match-up
was Rhea Ripley,
who, as you mentioned, is not here tonight.
Question being, can Dominik Mysterio get the job done
without "Mami" by his side?
-[music stops] -[bell dinging]
[Samantha] The following contest is scheduled for one fall,
and it is for the NXT [boisterously] North American Championship!
Introducing the challenger,
from Tala, Jalisco, Mexico,
weighing in at 165 pounds,
-Dragon Lee! -[crowd cheering]
[cheering fades]
And his opponent, representing The Judgment Day.
-[crowd booing] -He is the NXT North American Champion!
-Dominik Mysterio! -[crowd booing loudly]
[Cole] This is an interesting match-up tonight.
Of course, Dominik Mysterio, a third-generation Superstar.
His father, the Hall of Famer,
the current United States Champion, Rey Mysterio.
On the other side of the ring, Dragon Lee, a second-generation Superstar.
His dad in Mexico, known as La Bestia Del Ring.
And Dragon Lee looks to make his family proud,
trying to win the North American Championship tonight.
This is a very prestigious title in NXT, Wade.
-[bell dings] -It's been held by the likes of Ricochet,
Damian Priest, Bronson Reed,
Carmelo Hayes, who's the current NXT Champion,
Solo Sikoa, Wes Lee, among others
-during the history of that title. -[Wade] Yeah, no doubt about it.
Fantastic legacy for the NXT North American Championship.
The winners almost always go on
to huge, huge things on RAW…
-[Cole] Ooh! -…and SmackDown.
And its current holder, Dominik Mysterio, is as good as any.
[Cole] Dragon Lee, with a shoulder tackle.
Now Dominik, with a leapfrog, and Dragon Lee able to fly through.
Dominik, a bit surprised
by the agility there of [shouts] Lee,
who delivers the Headscissors to Dominik outside the ring.
And now you're going to see the high-flying lucha star,
-Dragon Lee! -[Wade exclaims]
[Wade] Building up an early head of steam here.
Trust me, Dominik Mysterio knows all about this guy.
But there's simply nothing you can do
-with this-- -[Cole] Cover! Cover by Lee!
For the title! And a kick-out by Dominik Mysterio. Now,
what's got to irk Dominik in this match-up as well,
is the fact that Dominik's dad, Rey Mysterio, called Dragon Lee
"the future of lucha libre."
And look at Dominik, now, half-crab.
[Wade] Yeah, you know what? That would normally be a compliment, Cole,
but we all know it's a veiled shot at his own flesh and blood, his own son,
who is the true future of lucha libre, Dominik Mysterio.
[Cole] Mysterio was a… Rey Mysterio, that is, was, uh…
an idol of Dragon Lee, when Dragon Lee first got into the business.
In fact, Dragon Lee carries a Rey Mysterio mask
in his [shouts] bag! Oh, my!
DDT by Dominik, who has taken over!
Can Lee get back into this match for the North American Title?
-[crowd booing] -[arguing indistinctly]
[crowd continues booing]
I can't believe I'm gonna say this, but I have been extremely impressed
with the North American Champion,
Dominik Mysterio, in this match tonight against Dragon Lee.
Lee's in trouble. Dominik Mysterio gonna head up to the top rope
-and try to put Dragon Lee away. -[crowd boos]
[Wade] Yeah, the modern-day Eddie Guerrero.
[Cole] That's what he likes to think of himself as.
But you can hear the response from the sold-out crowd here tonight.
-[Wade] Rhea's Latino Heat! -[Cole] And a Frog Splash,
but Dragon Lee got the knees up, and now an opportunity.
And this is what happened before the commercial break.
Dominik Mysterio delivering this wicked DDT.
Boom! And then how about the wise and shrewd Mysterio,
and what he does to Lee here?
[Wade] Yeah, tying up Dragon Lee's mask, lucha mask, to the bottom rope.
And then stomping the hell out of the young Mexican Superstar.
There's a reason Dominik Mysterio is smart enough to not wear a lucha mask.
Not just because he doesn't want to represent his own father,
-"deadbeat dad." -[Cole] Well, he also doesn't respect
the tradition of the lucha mask, but that's a story for another day.
[Wade] The guy who makes his own traditions.
[Cole] Dragon Lee, now starting to build some momentum. Dominik…
From behind, into the corner, sent up over the…
Oh! Kick right to the midsection by Dragon Lee.
Dominik is stunned now.
[Wade] Dominik trying his best to block that, simply didn't work.
-[Cole] Oh! -This luchador is too damn quick!
-[crowd cheering] -[Cole] That was wild,
a video-game-like maneuver of Dragon Lee.
You can see that in 2K. And here comes Lee now.
Oh! Right in the face of Dominik, that running dropkick!
We may have a new North American Champion.
Lee, cover! Hook of the leg! Is it enough?
Oh! And a two-and-a-half! Dominik got his shoulder up!
[Wade] So close, the young man from the small town
of Tala, Jalisco, Mexico,
was about to put that small town on the map right there,
if he could have prized the NXT North American Championship
-away from the holder, Dom. -[Cole] Yeah. Almost a look of fear
in the face of Dominik Mysterio, realizing his title reign
could be close to ending here.
Dominik, though, able to switch gears and able to pop out of that.
-[crowd exclaims] -And now, Dragon Lee,
that reverse German neck-- Kick! Superkick by Mysterio,
Lee follows it up with a Flash Knee.
Dominik! Wow! Michinoku Driver!
For the win! And to retain!
-And a kickout by Dragon Lee! -[crowd exclaims]
Incredible match,
for the North American Championship of NXT!
[Wade] And Dominik Mysterio continues to prove the doubters wrong,
and the haters like Michael Cole.
This must grind your gears,
that this kid is everything that he said he ever was.
Well, I'll admit it, Dominik putting on a hell of a performance tonight.
-[crowd boos] -But now,
about to steal one out of his dad's playbook.
-Looking for the 619! -[crowd cheers]
Dragon Lee able to duck underneath.
And now Lee with a running knee.
Cover to win the championship, here on Raw.
Mysterio survives.
[Wade] This Dragon Lee is just so well rounded,
high flying moves and brawling.
This kid has got it all.
[Cole] This is just some of the action you'll see on NXT
Tuesday nights right here on USA.
Of course NXT with no mercy.
Their premium live event, this coming Saturday night
on Peacock at 8:00, 5:00 Pacific.
Where Carmelo Hayes defends
the NXT Championship against Ilja Dragunov.
That's going to be one hell of a match.
As this one is, here tonight.
Oh, and Dominik.
And now Dominik set out to the apron.
Fast-paced matchup. Dragon Lee.
Oh, my goodness! Hurricanrana!
Sends Dominik flying to the floor.
[Wade] With all the momentum now.
Dragon Lee, this is your moment.
[Cole] Dragon Lee looking to put Dominik away.
Powerbomb! Cover for the win.
Almost had him.
[Wade] Just a millisecond away
from a new NXT North American Champion here.
Incredible high-flying maneuvers here.
And watch the head of Dominik Mysterio
bounce off the mat from this dragonbomb.
How the hell Dominik Mysterio kicked out of that,
I will never know.
That is a true champion, Michael Cole.
[Cole] But if Dragon Lee hits this,
Dominik Mysterio may not kick out of anything, but Dominik Mysterio…
[crowd chants "this is awesome"]
[Cole] …drops Dragon Lee now on the top rope,
as the "this is awesome" chants fill the arena here tonight
at the Toyota Arena just outside of Los Angeles.
Sold out, Dragon Lee's got Mysterio where he wants him.
[crowd exclaims]
[Cole] Down goes Mysterio.
Dragon Lee could be closing in on his first championship in WWE.
Dominik sends Lee.
Caught him up on the top rope
[Wade] Attempt in that reverse spinning DDT.
He's put everyone away in NXT with that--
[Cole] And now Dominik with a frog splash.
Here's the cover.
-Mysterio retains in a hell of a match. -[bell dings]
["It Is My Time" playing]
[Samantha] Here is your winner
and still
the NXT North American Champion,
Dominik Mysterio!
[Cole] Dragon Lee came to play tonight,
but Dominik Mysterio just had a little bit more in the end.
[Wade] Wow, what a matchup this double stomp
is where everything started going the way of the challenger.
But in the blink of an eye Dirty Dominik Mysterio
turned this matchup on its head.
Ending this with style, five-star frog splash
and still, Michael Cole still,
NXT North American Champion after an absolute barn burner.
[Cole] I'll tell you one thing, Wade.
-I can't stand that kid… -[Dominik] I hope you're watching, Mami.
[Cole] I think he completely disrespected his father.
-He completely disrespected his family. -[Dominik] Because The Judgment Day
runs all of WWE.
[speaking in Spanish]
[crowd cheers]
[Cole] He leaves a bad taste in your mouth
but I have to admit, Dominik Mysterio
with a hell of a title defense here tonight.
That may well have been the greatest single performance
of Dominik Mysterio's career,
but Dragon Lee, I want more of you on this show ASAP.
Dominik Mysterio, well, dedicated this match up tonight to Mami,
the Women's Champion, Rhea Ripley,
who is out of action because of the destruction
of The Irresistible Force, Nia Jax,
who reappeared a couple of weeks ago on Monday Night Raw.
Here's Raquel versus Rhea for the Women's Championship
when Nia Jax came out of nowhere
and Wade, this was complete and utter dominance
[Wade] Just completely decimated two of the biggest,
strongest, scariest women on the entire roster.
And laying out Rhea Ripley
for the foreseeable future.
Who the hell is capable of that other than Nia Jax?
[Cole] And then last Monday,
it was Chelsea Green,
Piper Niven
Zoey Stark and Shayna Baszler
in a tag-team match when Nia Jax would come out again.
Same result, destruction and annihilation.
[Wade] And every single woman out there
got completely destroyed, squashed,
whatever you want to call it.
But the best was saved for Baszler.
Baszler, another one now,
out of action.
[crowd cheers]
[Cole] Well, Nia Jax has said, "Actions speak louder than words."
Well, I'm going to attempt to get some words and some answers
out of The Irresistible Force, Nia Jax,
live, next on Monday Night Raw.
[Wade] Good luck, Cole.
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guests
at this time,
Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens.
[crowd cheers]
Gentlemen, earlier tonight you came to the aid
of Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso.
I know you've got a big match coming up,
but is there anything you want to say about what's transpired tonight?
Jackie, earlier, certainly was about…
Wasn't about helping Jey Uso.
Look, all Jey Uso did last week was prove to me
that he wasn't with Judgment Day last week.
Tonight, all I care about
is getting my hands on Judgment Day.
Well, he's totally right.
This has nothing to do with Jey Uso, has nothing to do with Cody Rhodes.
This actually has nothing to do with Judgment Day either.
To me, what this is about is two guys who started doing this as kids together.
Two guys who started at the bottom and worked their way up together.
Working day in, day out, year in, year out, together
to make it to the highest point possible
to win the WWE tag team championships together
in the main event of WrestleMania, no less, together.
This isn't about anybody else.
This is about us.
And this is about taking back what is ours!
[crowd cheers]
Got anything to add?
I'm so sick of talking.
Let's go punch them in their stupid faces.
[crowd cheers]
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome
The Irresistible Force, Nia Jax.
["Not Like Most Girls" playing]
[Wade] Nia Jax,
the woman who has flattened everything in her path
and will continue to do so.
And, Michael Cole, I am thrilled that I'm sat at the desk,
and you're in the ring, facing the line of fire.
[chuckles]
[crowd cheers]
Nia, since you've returned to WWE,
you have laid waste to everyone who has crossed your path.
So my question to you is this,
why have you targeted everybody in the women's locker room?
[chuckles]
I'm sorry, I wasn't paying attention to you.
Ah! Relax. Relax.
[crowd boos]
I am
Nia Jax.
[crowd cheers]
The baddest human
in all of WWE.
[crowd cheers]
See, Michael,
they thought it was going to be Rhea Ripley,
the most dominant champion, male or female.
I squashed her.
[crowd chants "you suck"]
They thought it was going to be Shayna Baszler.
Guess what?
I squashed her, too.
[crowd boos]
Zoey Stark, squashed.
Raquel Rodriguez, squashed.
Chelsea Green, squashed.
Piper Niven, squashed.
You put anybody in this ring with me
and I will squash them.
[crowd chants "what?"]
You want to know why, Michael?
[crowd chants "what?"]
Because I am Nia Jax,
the baddest human in--
["Cut Above The Rest" playing]
[Wade] Here we go.
One of Nia Jax's victims last week, Zoey Stark.
A woman who does not take a sneak attack lying down.
Yeah, Nia. You got me.
You squashed me. Congratulations.
But you did it when my back was turned.
I dare you to do something right here, right now.
Face to face.
Come on, Nia, do it.
[crowd cheers]
[both grunting]
[crowd cheers]
[Wade] Brawl on the way from the front, from the back.
It makes no difference.
Nia Jax is here to fight.
Going to need some more referees and security out here.
We going to break. This is absolute pandemonium here on Raw.
[Cole] You got to give Zoey Stark credit, Wade.
She stood up to Nia Jax.
But was it a smart move?
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Ladies and gentlemen, John Cena signed the contract
Friday night on SmackDown.
So did Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso.
However, AJ Styles was taken out with injury before he could sign,
so now it looks like John's going to go at it alone
in a two-on-one handicap match
against Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa a week from Saturday, at WWE Fastlane.
So, Wade, what did Zoey Stark get herself into?
-[bell dings] -[Wade] She got herself
into a real mess, but she got you out of a mess.
If she hadn't have shown up, you'd be squashed by now.
[Cole] Oh, and Nia Jax looking to squash Zoey Stark here tonight.
You've got to give Zoey Stark credit coming out here,
getting in Nia Jax's face,
understanding the damage that Jax has done
over the past couple of weeks.
[Wade] Well, especially to her own tag partner, Shayna Baszler,
who is currently on the shelf, thanks to Nia Jax.
[Cole] And Jax with a big elbow.
[Wade] Zoey Stark may be following shortly.
[Cole] And Stark gets the shoulder up.
Gutsy move by Zoey Stark,
to come out here and challenge Nia Jax tonight.
[Wade] No doubt about it.
Zoey Stark is one of the most ambitious women in the locker room.
Fierce aggression, remorseless attitude.
But that can get you in a world of hurt.
And it seems to be going that way now, Cole.
[Cole] But, Wade how do you stop Nia Jax?
[Wade] I don't know. What do you want me to do?
Rhea Ripley couldn't stop it.
Raquel Gonzalez couldn't stop it.
[Cole] I was just asking for some advice.
[Wade] I'm not going to stop it. Would you get in there again?
[Cole] Nia Jax again dominating here tonight.
Rhea Ripley out with bruised ribs the past couple of weeks
Raquel out of course. Raquel Rodriguez with injuries as well.
[Wade] Rodriguez you're correct, Cole. I'm never correct on that.
But right, the game completely changed in the blink of an eye
when Nia Jax showed up in the women's division.
-It's all-- -[Cole] Oh,
and Zoey's got an opportunity, Wade.
Nia Jax into the post, shoulder first.
[Wade] Well, smartly using Jax momentum against her.
That might be the only way to stop this powerhouse.
[Cole] Zoey with a kick to the face trying to build momentum again.
Nia still on her feet.
A third kick drives Jax back to the corner.
[Wade] Ride out that storm from Nia Jax.
You have to make this momentum count.
Do not give Nia Jax an inch.
Pepper her with shots.
It's your only hope.
[Cole] Zoey now going to launch herself off the top rope.
There's that missile dropkick
but Nia Jax is still on her feet.
Oh, no, no, no.
-[Wade] No way! That's crazy. -[Cole] There's no way.
Just collapsing under the weight of Nia Jax is Zoey Stark.
[Wade] While you admire the heart and the effort from Stark,
but that just was not smart.
That was a bone-crushing landing
with this behemoth, Nia Jax on her back.
[Cole] And I think all it did was tick off Jax,
because now she's about to punish Zoey Stark
with a leg dropped to the back of the neck.
[Wade] This is an ugly position to be in
if you're in a ring
with The Irresistible Force, Nia Jax.
[Cole] Jax now, from the second rope.
To the jeers of the crowd.
The Annihilator crushing Zoey Stark.
[bell dings]
["Not Like Most Girls" playing]
[Samantha] Here is your winner,
Nia Jax!
[Cole] The entire women's division has been put on notice, Wade.
Especially the Women's World Champion, Rhea Ripley.
[Wade] Line them up.
Nia Jax will squash them all
and this is how impressive Zoey Stark was but it backfired.
And it was the beginning of a very nasty ending for Zoey Stark.
-Another one, squashed. -[bell dings]
[Cole] Nia Jax has been unstoppable.
Main event Jey Uso right over my shoulder here.
I'm going to try to get a comment from him.
Excuse me, Jey.
-Hey, Sax. -How you doing?
-Yeet. -Real quick.
Can you tell me why you chose not to join The Judgment Day?
Man, no group, Saxton.
No groups. I ain't joining no emo bands,
I ain't joining no groups.
Especially no Judgment Day, man.
Cody Rhodes took a chance on your boy, so I ain't going to do him like that.
And besides, uce,
seeing how Judgment Day roll every single week, man,
that ain't my kind of people, Sax. You know what time it is?
Well, we also know that tonight,
Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens
are going to have a chance to take down The Judgment Day.
And we know that you've had a strange relationship with KO and Sami.
So where do things stand right now?
Hey hey hey, uce. Me and KO got beef.
It is what it is, uce.
As far as Sami Zayn, he's still my dawg.
And if Judgment Day try little moves that they do,
or get a little funny and want to act up, uce,
I'm gonna keep my eye on him real close tonight, uce.
Yeet.
["I Came To Play" playing]
[Cole] Tag Team Championship match still to come tonight.
You know, last week on Monday Night Raw,
Drew McIntyre knocked off Jey Uso
after Uso decided not to turn The Judgment Day.
And then as Uso was getting outnumbered and beaten up by the Judgment Day,
Drew McIntyre looked away and walked away.
It was one of the most talked about items on Monday Night Raw last week.
Why did Drew do what he did?
Well, we'll find out.
The Miz hosts Drew McIntyre on Miz TV, live, next, on Monday Night Raw.
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This time up to a stadium in Perth will be the home
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[indistinct]
[crowd boos]
I had it worse in the yard.
By the way, where's Damian?
Hey, let's just say he needed to go cool off.
But don't worry, he'll be fine.
But remember, tonight, we still got a lot of work to do.
-All right? -Got you.
Take care of that head, put some ice on it.
[Cole] Wade, Dominik Mysterio,
he held up his end of the bargain
and the rest of The Judgment Day do the same.
[Wade] Kevin Owens Sami Zayn finally get their rematch
for the gold they lost at Payback.
They take on Bálor and Priest of The Judgment Day.
Undisputed WWE tag championships on the line in tonight's main event.
["I Came To Play" playing]
[Samantha] Please welcome the host of Miz TV,
The Miz.
One of the most must-see WWE talk show in history.
-Welcome to… -[crowd] Miz TV.
…Miz TV.
My guest tonight will speak for the first time
since he walked away as Jey Uso was beaten down
by the Judgment Day.
Is he a coward?
Or a conflicted hero?
We'll find out.
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time,
The Scottish Warrior,
Drew McIntyre.
["Gallantry" playing]
[crowd cheers]
[Cole] Hopefully Miz asks the hard-hitting questions tonight, Wade.
Because Drew McIntyre, in my mind,
has some explaining to do after what happened last week
with Jey Uso getting beaten down by The Judgment Day
and McIntyre just walking away.
[Wade] Well, the mood McIntyre has been in of late,
I'm not sure that Miz implying he may be a coward
or indeed doing an absolutely dreadful Scottish accent
was the best way to introduce The Scottish Warrior.
But here we are and we're about to get the answers we've all been waiting for.
[Cole] I don't think I'd be a smart ass to anybody carrying a sword.
Drew McIntyre, ladies and gentlemen.
[crowd cheers]
I see you got a lot of pent up frustration,
and I want you to take all that frustration out on Kofi
in your match tonight.
But I want you to know this is an open, judgment-free zone
for you to speak freely.
Do you actually have any questions?
This… Let me explain something.
I'm on your side.
I commend you for throwing Jey Uso to the wolves.
I would have done the same thing.
I repeat, I would have done the same thing.
[crowd boos]
So you want a question? Okay.
Why would bold Scottish Warrior leave Jey Uso
to be beaten down by The Judgment Day?
I want to make one thing really clear.
I am absolutely nothing like you, Miz.
[crowd cheers]
Actually, we're a lot alike.
No one expected you to abandon a helpless Jey Uso.
That is a very-Miz move.
Also, we both know what it's like
to be the backbone of this company,
to take it to new heights,
to be the hardest worker inside and outside of this ring
and become champion.
[crowd boos]
Only to lose it.
You were the unwavering, unbeatable
WWE champion, Drew McIntyre.
[crowd cheers]
[Miz] Until you weren't.
And then you received an opportunity of a lifetime.
An opportunity at Clash at the Castle,
in your own backyard, in front of your own people
to win it all again, and what happens?
The Bloodline happens.
And who was front and center
to give you beatdown after beatdown after beatdown?
The Tribal Chief's right-hand man, Jey Uso.
So,
I think it's safe to say you don't trust Jey Uso
and rightfully so, 'cause Jey always does what's best for Jey.
So when Judgment Day put the boots to him--
[McIntyre] Karma's a bitch!
[crowd cheers]
Exactly.
Jey made his bed
and last week he finally had to sleep in it.
You know what?
You are the Batman of WWE.
And I guess that makes the American Nightmare,
Cody Rhodes, Superman.
Speaking of which,
how did it feel to be upstaged by Cody last week?
[crowd boos]
["New Day, New Way" playing]
[Cole] Miz really pushing buttons tonight.
And here's a couple of guys who had some issues with Drew lately.
Drusy.
Big D, Drew McIntyre.
Man, we didn't know you were cold-blooded like that, Drew.
Because the Drew McIntyre that we know
is not a coward,
like you showed us last week.
[crowd boos]
I mean, for real.
For the past few years, we've been calling you, Big D.
[crowd boos]
But as of last week,
it looks like there's been a little bit of shrinkage on your end.
I mean, what's wrong, Drew?
What's wrong? Are you scared?
Or were you just worried that that big old sword you got
was just a little too limp to get the job done?
[Miz] Hey, Hey! Big D and Massive Miz,
-we're having a conversation-- -Shut up, Miz.
[crowd laughs]
You just expect Drew McIntyre to save the day like always.
I know you two were back there.
Did you come out and do something? No.
Multiple superstars did nothing.
The one guy that came out, Cody,
he wasn't doing it out of the goodness of his heart.
It's his mess.
Jey's here and he's trying to clean it up.
And what I seen tonight was the actions of a hypocrite.
The actions of a hypocrite, Drew,
You didn't do what you were supposed to do, Drew.
You should have helped Jey out.
-Oh, save it-- -Shut up, Miz.
[crowd cheers, boos]
Don't you remember all those beatings from the Usos?
All those opportunities taken away by The Bloodline.
What Roman did to you, Woods,
you just forgive and forget.
It doesn't have to earn that trust back. No.
No, no, we remember it. We remember it as clear as day.
If anyone remembers it, we remember it.
But that was not the time, Drew.
Jey Uso is here, and he's trying to make it right.
Oh, make it right. Are you kidding me with that--
Shut up, Miz!
[crowd cheers]
You want to call me a coward?
After everything Jey has done to you guys,
you haven't stepped to him one time.
Because Drew.
Drew, we are watching you all the time.
We watch you from the back.
We look up to you, man, because we know
As sure as the sun rises in the east and sets in the west,
Drew McIntyre is always going to do what is right.
And we respect you for it.
Do you know what this means?
Shut up, Miz.
[crowd cheers]
[crowd chants "shut up, Miz"]
Hey, when my hand goes up,
your mouth goes--
[Cole] Oh!
[Wade] Well, add Miz to the growing list of people Drew attacks.
I think the time for talking is over.
Kofi get in this ring and you'll find out
what hard times is all about
[Kofi] Okay.
[speaking indistinctly]
[Cole] We're going to have this. McIntyre and Kofi?
[speaking indistinctly]
Otis, I'm going to make you feel better.
Thunder and lightning. I just can't believe it.
Otis. You're my number one.
You got nothing to be ashamed of, okay?
-Bronson, he's a load, just like you. -Massive load.
Okay? You guys had a great match.
We'll get the tape.
We'll study it. We'll see what went wrong.
Muah, muah, muah, muah.
Maxxine.
That is exactly what I've been talking about.
I mean, take a look at your guys.
And take a look at us.
We hold ourselves to a higher standard
while your boys are celebrating losses.
What an embarrassment.
Um,
for a man who speaks so many languages,
how can you not comprehend what "go away" means?
-Yeah. -[chuckles]
-Well, you know-- -Shoosh!
Okay?
You lost.
So I assume you're on your way back to boss man Gunther
to get browbeat like you always do.
But before you go,
why don't you give him a message for me, will you?
Tell him I still got my eyes locked
-on that Intercontinental Championship. -[Otis] Oh, yeah.
And I'm going to suplex my way right back into a title match
and take it from him.
And remember when you tell him, it's coming from Master Gable.
So put a little bass in your voice, all right?
Now run along
back to [in German accent] vater.
Dankeschön.
[laughing]
[speaking German]
[Cole] Nonetheless, we're back here,
live, on Monday Night Raw.
Sold out of the Toyota Arena outside of Los Angeles,
and this match made official during the commercial break.
-Drew McIntyre… -[bell dings]
…one-on-one with Kofi Kingston a couple of weeks ago,
McIntyre knocked off Kingston's partner, Xavier Woods, who's at ringside.
An interesting Miz TV, Wade,
because, you know, the arguments that were being made
by both The New Day and McIntyre all made sense.
[Wade] Yeah, they did, but here's my problem.
You come out tonight, you throw phallus jokes at Big D,
there's going to be consequences.
And Kofi is going to learn that real fast.
[Cole] McIntyre just about decapitated Kingston.
No fooling around tonight for Drew McIntyre.
[Wade] Simply not in a laughing mood.
Miz found that out the hard way with the old Glaswegian kiss.
And now it's Kofi Kingston's turn.
[Cole] Well, McIntyre, he can't understand, Wade,
how anybody here on Monday Night Raw or in WWE for that matter,
would ever forgive Jey Uso for being a part of The Bloodline
and everything he did to so many Superstars,
including The New Day here at WWE.
[Wade] And I understand what Jey Uso is apparently trying to do,
but one week of good behavior, two weeks of good behavior
does not atone for three years of sins.
And that is the point McIntyre has been making.
[Cole] And I understand that point.
The power now of McIntyre as he just picks Kingston out of the air.
And now look at this, vertical suplex delivered to Kofi Kingston.
I get that point.
But what people like Cody Rhodes and The New Day are saying, Wade,
is that you got to give him a chance.
They're all willing to believe that maybe Jey Uso can change.
[Cole] …that he does have, you know, the right things in mind right now,
that he wants to put The Bloodline behind him,
and he took a big step in that direction by not joining The Judgment Day last week.
[Wade] But as KO said, last week, he didn't join The Judgment Day,
next week is a different week entirely.
And does a leopard ever really change its spots?
That is the perspective of someone like McIntyre.
[Cole] Oh, and Kingston knocking McIntyre over the top rope to the floor!
[Wade] Claymore of his own there. He's stealing Drew's moves.
Highly effective, though.
[Cole] Kofi Kingston, a former WWE Champion in his own right,
as is Drew McIntyre,
which, I believe, a lot of his angst and anger stems from!
There's the Trust Fall!
As you hear Xavier playing Francesca Number 88, I guess,
-in the background. -[Wade] It's the damn trumpet
-distracting Drew. -[Cole] It was a trombone.
[Wade] Different instruments, same farty sound, same effect!
And, now, McIntyre is laid out. How is that legal, Michael Cole?
-[Cole] He didn't touch him, did he? -[Wade] Distracted him, though.
Out here being a menace and a nuisance.
[Cole] What about all the fans here, the WWE fans, that are chanting for--
[Wade] They can do whatever… We expect that!
None of them are out here playing trombones, though, are they?
[Cole] Now, Kofi off the apron,
and Kingston trying to take out Drew McIntyre
in this impromptu match up here on Monday Night Raw.
And McIntyre rolling back into the ring.
Kingston, now, heading up to the top rope. Crossbody lateral press!
McIntyre's got a kick-out.
[Cole] We are back live on Monday Night Raw.
Drew McIntyre has been dominating Kofi Kingston,
wrestling this match, Wade, like he's got a massive chip on his shoulder.
[Wade] Yeah, Drew is back in the red zone.
This is something we haven't seen for quite some time from McIntyre,
the last guy I'd wanna be in the ring with right now.
[Cole] Yeah, completely focused, as he sends Kingston across the ring.
But Kofi Kingston, though.
There's that the legendary quickness of Kofi Kingston
[Wade] Yeah, slippery as they come.
Trust me, I've lost enough matches to Kingston in my career.
[Cole] Not just him. And McIntyre, now,
with a big catch, as he sends Kingston across the ring into the corner!
And, now, McIntyre with another belly-to-belly throw!
And McIntyre is working on all cylinders now!
[Wade] Little extra power on that throw right there.
[Cole] Neckbreaker. And McIntyre…
[crowd cheering]
[Wade] Taking a little breather, like a tightly coiled spring.
[Cole] Into the kip-up, and McIntyre is in firm control.
[Wade] This is just the brilliance of McIntyre,
technique and power mixed with agility and aggression.
[Cole] For McIntyre, it's about climbing to the top of the mountain again,
putting himself back up at the head of WWE.
Went for the Future Shock DDT!
And Kofi Kingston, jackknife! Cover! And kick at two by McIntyre.
-[Wade] Now, these two know each other-- -[Cole] Oh! Famouser by Kingston!
A new wrinkle in the playbook of the veteran.
Cover now! Hook of the leg! And a kick-out by McIntyre.
[Wade] That was smart from Kingston. Pull out something new
against the guy who knows all of your moves.
He wasn't expecting that one, and it almost got the job done.
[Cole] Yeah, one of the reasons Kingston has survived for so long here in WWE,
continues to evolve.
And, now, Kofi Kingston, with a Boom Drop to McIntyre,
A loss would not sit well with Drew McIntyre tonight.
[Wade] I don't think a win would sit well with him.
-He hasn't smiled in a long time. -[trombone playing]
[crowd cheering]
[Cole] Again, Francesca and Xavier looking to rally Kingston.
[crowd chanting]
[Cole] Kofi measuring his man, went for Trouble in Paradise.
Drew able to duck out of harm's way. Future Shock DDT!
-[Wade] Kofi planted. -[Cole] Cover!
Kofi manages to stay alive!
[Wade] But for how much longer? That has rocked Kofi Kingston to his core.
[Cole] The only thing I noticed today, too, during the day, is how short…
As we take another look.
Missed the Trouble in Paradise into the Future Shock DDT.
…is how short Drew McIntyre was with you, Wade.
You guys go a long way back, always very friendly,
but he was very short today in a conversation with you.
[Wade] Yeah, I tried texting him during the week,
got no response whatsoever.
Even his best friends can't get through to him right now.
You know, McIntyre is in a dark place mentally.
[Cole] Every single shot
delivered with malice to Kofi Kingston tonight.
[Wade] There was a look of regret on the face of McIntyre
with what he's about to do to Kingston.
[Cole] And again!
Thunderous chop echoing through the arena!
[Wade] Yeah. "You pulled me to this, Kingston. This is your own damn fault."
[Cole] That's what McIntyre's story is. I'm not sure I buy into that.
But, nonetheless, it's motivating McIntyre.
[crowd cheering]
Kingston, though, able to land on his feet.
McIntyre sent over the top rope, right here in front of us.
Kofi Kingston, now, driving McIntyre to the announce table.
[Wade] Little extra durabilities of Kofi Kingston…
[Cole] And Kingston flies!
[Wade] …most do not have.
And McIntyre bounced hard against the announce desk.
[Cole] Kofi Kingston rallying here in this match-up against McIntyre!
It has been a classic on Monday Night Raw.
Reversal! Kingston, though, able to jump up over the steps.
Now, used the steps to his advantage.
-[Wade] Two men out-nimbling each other! -[Cole] Oh, my goodness!
Forearm to the jaw!
[Wade] Setting up for the Alabama Slam, perhaps!
[Cole] This is not gonna be pretty. Not on the apron, Drew!
Oh, my goodness! Face first!
[Wade] Referee, take a close look at Kingston!
[Cole] Drew McIntyre doesn't give a damn who you are at this point.
He's taking names and kicking ass here,
and McIntyre has been doing it for weeks!
[Wade] No more highly effective ass-kicker when he's in this kind of mood!
[crowd cheering]
[Cole] I don't know how Kofi Kingston even has teeth left in his mouth.
[Wade] I mean, this could be over if McIntyre just pins Kofi now.
[Cole] McIntyre has Kingston right where he wants him.
[crowd] Three! Two! One!
[Cole] Went for Claymore kick, Kofi ducked out of harm's way!
And, now, Kingston with an opportunity!
Kofi with an SOS!
Stacks up McIntyre for the win! And a kick-out by Drew!
[screaming]
[Wade] Just when McIntyre thought he had this one in the bag,
the former WWE Champ, Kofi Kingston,
proves he's every inch as good as he's ever been!
[Cole] What a classic match, and we've had a number of them here tonight
on Monday Night Raw.
[crowd chanting] This is awesome!
[Cole] And it has been an awesome crowd at the Toyota Arena
here in California tonight, as well. Electric all night long.
[Wade] These two leaving it all out on the mat.
It is anyone's game from here.
[Cole] Oh, and Ivar!
Led by Valhalla,
Ivar of The Viking Raiders assaulting Xavier Woods!
[Wade] He's had enough trouble from The New Day in recent weeks.
[Cole] Ivar had a massive battle with Kingston last week.
And, now, he's destroying Xavier Woods.
The Viking Raiders have big problems with The New Day.
And crushing… crushing Woods!
[Woods coughing]
And Kofi finally realizing that his partner is in trouble,
and McIntyre makes him pay!
Claymore kick from McIntyre!
Absolutely no remorse from The Scottish Warrior.
[Samantha] Here is your winner,
Drew McIntyre!
[Cole] For the second straight week, Drew McIntyre could have given a damn
about any of the circumstances going on around him.
His one focus was winning the match.
Kingston was distracted by this all-out assault by Ivar,
and Kingston paid for it!
[Wade] When that bell rings, your only focus, Michael,
should be winning the damn match.
And I commend McIntyre for not being distracted
by any shenanigans at ringside,
and focusing on getting the job.
["Gallantry" playing]
[Cole] Kingston is helpless. Woods is helpless.
And, now, Ivar mauling Kofi Kingston!
Valhalla screaming out instructions.
Ivar, the huge 300-plus-pounder,
now destroying Kofi Kingston, who's defenseless!
Again, McIntyre looks on!
Again, the cold, callous stare
in action for the second straight week by Drew McIntyre!
[crowd booing]
[Wade] Well, I'm surprised McIntyre has been so callous about it,
but he really has no obligation to The New Day.
[Cole] Kofi Kingston hasn't moved! He's defenseless!
Ivar with a moonsault from the top rope, crushing Kingston!
[Wade] Kingston might have a broken pelvis from that.
[Cole] A path of destruction from Ivar of The Viking Raiders!
And all McIntyre did was look on.
["Vicious" playing]
[speaking German]
-Gunther, Gunther, Gunther! Hey-- -[shouting in German]
I just ran into Chad Gable and The Alpha Academy--
[speaking German]
[in English] I did not expect much today,
but it was ridiculous what happened out there.
I… I would have got the job done if it wasn't for Giovanni.
-He messed it up. -[speaking German]
[in English] And since you know exactly how Gio messed up,
from now on,
he's your responsibility.
If you mess up,
we have an issue.
If he messes up,
we have an issue, as well.
And in the meantime, I will take care of my responsibility,
being the greatest and longest reigning Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion
of all time.
[crowd cheering]
And I will do so
by beating Tommaso Ciampa myself.
[Cole] Gunther has had enough.
Well, ladies and gentlemen, coming up next, it is our main event.
Here is what happened to Tag Team Champions Finn Bálor
and his partner, Damian Priest of Judgment Day.
They defend against Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn,
next on Raw!
[crowd booing]
Um, Ivar, we just witnessed you brutally maul
both Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston.
Do you care to explain your actions?
New Day took Erik out of the fight.
Eye for an eye.
[Cole] I'll tell you, that is far from over.
But, ladies and gentlemen, coming up this Saturday at 8:00,
5:00 Pacific, on Peacock,
it is NXT No Mercy.
And the NXT Women's Championship will be battled out
in an Extreme Rules match where anything goes!
Becky Lynch defends the title against Tiffany Stratton, Saturday night.
[Wade] And there's no rest for the winner of that match,
regardless if it's Lynch or Stratton.
"The Welsh Firecracker" Tegan Nox lies in wait.
She gets a championship opportunity against the winner next week,
right here on Raw.
[Cole] And also next week, in San Jose, California, on Monday Night Raw,
it's gonna happen. We're gonna have a contract signing.
Gunther will eventually defend the Intercontinental Championship
against Tommaso Ciampa.
They make it official next week,
live on Monday Night Raw.
["The Other Side" playing]
[fireworks exploding]
[Cole] So, Wade, The Judgment Day admitted that this was a massive night.
Two championship matches.
Dominik Mysterio upheld his end of the bargain, defeating Dragon Lee,
with the NXT North American Championship on the line earlier on.
Now, Damian Priest and Finn Bálor look to successfully defend the gold
against Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.
And the question when we get to San Jose, California, for Monday Night Raw next week
is who will be the undisputed
WWE Tag Team Champions?
[Wade] Yeah, I'm gonna take nothing away from Dragon Lee.
He was spectacular.
He was everything he was billed as.
But you're right, Dominik Mysterio got the job for me.
The task tonight for Priest and Bálor is an even bigger one,
'cause they are facing the former champions themselves,
incredibly dominant tag team of Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn,
not Sami Owens, as you like to call him.
-Sami Zayn. -[Cole] Been a long night.
[Wade] Yeah, you're telling me. We all have.
Señor Money in the Bank.
Remember, inside the briefcase, a contract Damian Priest can cash in
anytime, anyplace, for a World Championship opportunity.
-["Fight" playing] -[crowd cheering]
[screams]
-["Worlds Apart" playing] -[crowd cheering]
[crowd] Let's go!
[Cole] When Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens defended their titles,
and eventually lost them in Payback earlier this month
against The Judgment Day,
it was under the Extreme Rules stipulation
where anything went on in that match-up.
But, tonight, for Judgment Day, Wade,
they have champion's advantage,
because Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn must pin or submit
the Tag Team Champs to win the titles.
[Wade] Yeah, absolutely. I'd have thought that a Falls Count Anywhere Match,
No Holds Barred at Payback, the Street Fight,
that would have played right into the wheelhouse of Kevin Owens.
But that night simply didn't work out,
as it perhaps should have for the former champs.
And it was Judgment Day's crowning glory.
[Cole] It was an interesting Pittsburgh Street Fight,
Steel City Street Fight back at Payback.
[Samantha] The following contest is scheduled for one fall, and it is for
the undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship!
[crowd cheering]
Introducing the challengers,
the team of Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn!
[crowd cheering]
[Cole] Kevin fired up!
[Wade] And this is the big question for me coming into this match-up,
it's the temperament of KO.
Short fuse at the best of times.
It's only got shorter since losing tag gold,
and the arrival of Jey Uso here on Raw.
[Cole] Samantha Irvin, our ring announcer,
thought twice about delivering the announcement.
Got out of the ring. And, now, we're underway.
Bell rings. Tag Team Championship Match.
Judgment Day defending against Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn here tonight.
Referee Chad Patton, the veteran referee here in WWE,
is gonna have his hands full with these two men
going at one another outside the ring.
And then, inside the ring, Finn Bálor and Sami Zayn!
Couple of deep arm drags by Sami Zayn now.
Went for another one. Finn Bálor's gonna take a break.
Who's gonna win tag team gold on Monday Night Raw?
[crowd cheering]
[Cole] We are back live on Monday Night Raw.
Sold out tonight at the Toyota Arena in Southern California.
It is Damian Priest and Finn Bálor of The Judgment Day
defending their Tag Team Titles against Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens,
the former champions.
Judgment Day dominating through the break,
but Sami Zayn starting to come back now!
Cover to try to regain the gold! And a kick-out.
[Wade] Yeah, the past few minutes, Zayn has been completely under the cosh
of The Judgment Day.
Looked like he was about to turn things around,
but it's so easy for The Judgment Day to retake control.
They just have this game down to a fine science.
[Cole] Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens who, of course, won the Tag Team Titles
in the main event the first night of WrestleMania, WrestleMania Saturday.
Held the gold earlier this month at Payback,
where they lost a Pittsburgh Steel City Street Fight to The Judgment Day.
And they find themselves in their rematch tonight.
[Wade] Yeah, high times of the WrestleMania main event
feel like a long, long time ago to Zayn and KO right now.
[Cole] Would love to, at least, slow down
the reign of The Judgment Day if they can tonight.
Sami Zayn exploding out of the corner.
Now, Finn Bálor.
Doesn't wanna be there, as the tag is made to Kevin Owens.
Kevin Owens was raring to go as this match-up kicked off tonight.
And, now…
Oh, the senton, as Zayn held Finn Bálor down.
And, now, Kevin Owens…
playing some mind games with Damian Priest.
[Wade] Kevin Owens wearing his heart on his sleeve.
Does not suffer fools gladly, and he came to fight tonight.
[Cole] Kevin Owens, who, of course, questioned Jey Uso
coming to the Monday Night Raw roster.
Sami Zayn and Jey, of course, have been close for a number of months.
[Wade] Yeah, I'll tell you, that's my biggest criticism of Sami Zayn.
Sometimes, way too nice for this industry.
[Cole] And Damian Priest missed wildly with a kick,
and Kevin Owens connected with one of his own!
Finn Bálor, though, with a double leg takedown and a stomp right to the chest.
[Wade] And that is what is so effective about Priest and Bálor.
They are both happy to take bullets for the team
as long as it benefits their partner.
And that's exactly what happened between Priest and KO there.
[Cole] Yeah, it's an interesting relationship.
Of course, Priest and Bálor have had their problems in the past,
all stemming over Priest being the Mr. Money in the Bank,
and Finn Bálor's opportunity
to try to gain the World Heavyweight Championship.
But things have simmered down a bit.
[Wade] Yeah, the addition of tag gold
really smoothed things over for those two parties.
[Cole] And Priest, now, punishing Kevin Owens!
[Wade] Punishing like only he can.
[Cole] And, then, a cheap shot by Bálor.
[Wade] That's just expert tag team cohesion.
The second the referee looks away, you have to pounce.
[Cole] Judgment Day understanding you have to take every advantage you can
against a team like Owens and Zayn.
[Wade] And if you don't, you're simply not gonna win.
-They're that good! -[Cole] Oh, my goodness!
[Wade] Yeah, those ears are gonna be ringing a little while now, KO.
[Cole] You talk about boxing the ears of Owens,
Damian Priest doing just that.
What's up? What's up, tough guy?
[Cole] Really been a…
Oh, wow!
Kevin Owens' Fight Owens Fight, lives by it.
And Damian Priest's gonna fight, as well! And, now, the fisticuffs!
[Wade] Hockey style on the big man.
Priest takes control.
[Cole] And Damian telegraphing it into a DDT by KO.
Both men down, critical point of the match-up, perhaps.
Owens has gotta get to his partner, Sami Zayn.
Finn Bálor needs to make a tag, as well.
Watch this by KO.
[Wade] Just dropped the head a little too early, did Priest.
And KO, the veteran, was always gonna capitalize.
[Cole] And Sami Zayn now the legal man in off the tag.
Zayn, springboard off the second rope into a leapfrog.
Turns into a clothesline!
[crowd] One! Two! Three! Four! Five!
Six! Seven! Eight! Nine! Ten!
[Cole] Zayn unloading on Damian Priest.
[Wade] Finn, with all his might, trying to get involved in the match-up.
The referee just too quick this time.
[Cole] A nice dropkick by Sami Zayn. Close quarters, too.
He did a nice job with the extension.
And, now, Bálor sent over the top rope to the floor.
[Wade] Zayn bringing his A-game tonight,
just a step ahead of everything The Judgment Day are attempting!
[Cole] Damian Priest here in Sami Zayn's drop zone!
Here comes Sami Zayn!
KO will help out!
Down goes Judgment Day!
Can Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn win the tag team gold?
[crowd cheering]
[Cole] These two teams showing absolutely no mercy
for each other here tonight for the WWE Tag Team Titles.
Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens, looking to regain the gold.
Judgment Day's Priest and Finn Bálor looking to defend.
And Sami Zayn now!
Classic Zayn, top rope DDT!
[Wade] Well, Sami Zayn has been trapped in the pincers of The Judgment Day
for the past three or four minutes.
And this moment right here has, perhaps, breathed new life into the challengers,
if Zayn can get to that tag.
[Cole] Zayn trying to drag his way to the corner. Kevin Owens now legal.
As is Finn Bálor.
And Kevin Owens now, exploding off the corner!
And KO bringing the fight to Bálor!
Owens stomping away at one half of the Tag Team Champions.
[Wade] As pugnacious as they come. You know KO's gonna keep swinging.
[Cole] Kevin Owens looking to take advantage of every situation.
Running through Bálor, running through Priest!
And now Kevin Owens, cannonball off the apron!
[crowd cheering]
[Wade] Heavy landing there for Damian Priest,
who is down and, perhaps, out.
And very shortly,
-the same will be true… -[Cole] Like a bowling ball!
[Wade] …about Bálor.
[crowd cheering]
[Cole] And Damian Priest launched right on our announce table
by Kevin Owens!
And, now, KO up to the top rope!
-[Wade] For the gold! -[Cole] Frog Splash!
Cover to win the championship!
Two! Got him! No!
Kick-out by Bálor at two!
[Wade] Well, Finn Bálor needed everything in his soul
to kick out of this Frog Splash after the beating he's already taken!
Precision landing! That should've got the job done!
But "Grand Slam" Finn lives on!
[crowd chanting] This is awesome! This is awesome!
[Cole] I'll tell you, this whole show tonight has been awesome.
So has the WWE Universe at Toyota Arena.
Who's gonna win the Tag Team Titles in our main event?
Kevin Owens, boot to the face.
Bálor caught him with a step-up enzuigiri, stunning Owens!
[Wade] Damian Priest has been writhing in agony
on our announce desk ever since that landing.
Bálor might have to do this on his own.
[Cole] And Bálor, now, with Kevin Owens in a prone position
on the top rope, delivering well-placed elbows to the top of the skull.
[crowd chanting] Fight Owens Fight! Fight Owens Fight!
[Cole] And, now, Kevin Owens with Bálor.
And look at how quick Bálor is, right back up to the fight.
[Wade] Otherworldly athleticism from Finn Bálor.
[Cole] And, now, high above the ring.
Finn Bálor… Oh, wait a minute.
Kevin Owens has turned it around.
Kevin Owens with a rolling senton from the top rope!
Cover now, for the win!
Kick-out by Bálor at two!
[Wade] Talk about otherworldly athleticism
and, then, KO just one-ups you,
putting his own body on the line in pursuit of recapturing tag gold!
[Cole] Absolutely incredible.
Kevin Owens almost had the gold won there,
before Bálor, somehow, was able to kick-out.
We're sold out tonight. We're at the Toyota Arena
just outside of Los Angeles for Monday Night Raw.
It has been a wild crowd all night long for a wild Monday Night Raw.
And this is our main event,
Owens and Zayn against Judgment Day for the tag gold!
Kevin Owens, top rope!
Oh, my goodness! Swanton!
But Bálor got his knees up!
[Wade] Slingblade! Absolutely not!
[Cole] Bálor into the corner!
Bálor driving Owens! Owens in trouble!
Bálor!
Coup de Grace right to the ribs!
To retain the Tag Team Titles!
Sami Zayn breaking it up!
[Wade] Just in the nick of time,
because that Coup de Grace landed right on the solar plexus of KO!
He was not kicking out!
[Cole] Damian Priest sends Zayn packing. Owens and Bálor are the legal men.
Hey, wake up! Come tag me.
And Priest giving Bálor some instructions.
[Wade] I mean, they knew, coming into this match-up,
they had to do something very special to knock off the former tag champs.
It's always that way with KO and Zayn.
[Cole] And, now, Damian Priest the legal man
looking to put the finishing touches
on a successful Tag Team Championship defense.
Looking for the South of Heaven chokeslam to put Owens away.
KO makes the tag. Sami Zayn, legal!
And Sami Zayn with an exploder suplex to Priest into the corner!
He's got Priest where he wants him!
[Wade] Sami Zayn's hitting that groove!
[crowd cheering]
[crowd booing]
[Cole] Dominik Mysterio!
[Wade] They hunt in a pack, Cole.
[Cole] And that thwarted Zayn from delivering the Helluva Kick.
Zayn, though, avoids disaster!
Priest off the ring post!
Blue Thunder Bomb!
For the Tag Team Titles!
Bálor saves the day!
[Wade] Absolute one-hundredth of a second away from victory, was Zayn there.
Finn Bálor had to have that perfect!
[Cole] And, now, a tackle by Kevin Owens.
And, now, Bálor and Owens in a fight.
A flat-out brawl. Mysterio gets involved!
The official never saw it as Bálor was sent onto the announce table!
Face first, Priest to Zayn!
Cover, to retain the championship!
And Sami Zayn's in it!
-Zayn is still in it! -[crowd cheering]
[Wade] Well, it was the numbers game that won The Judgment Day
those championships are Payback.
And it may be the numbers game again tonight
that gets the job done for the champs.
Mysterio can't believe it. He's arguing with the official.
There are bodies everywhere!
Priest, Zayn, Owens, Bálor!
-And look who's here! -[crowd cheering]
"Main Event" Jey Uso to even the odds!
Taking it to "Dirty" Dom Mysterio!
Uso trying to prove himself to Owens and Zayn, and the rest of the locker room!
And, now, JD McDonagh with a drive-by!
McDonagh trying to make amends for his screw up earlier tonight!
[Wade] Damian Priest told McDonagh earlier,
"You will never be in The Judgment Day."
-[crowd cheering] -[Cole] And look who's here now!
Cody Rhodes, The American Nightmare!
Rhodes launches himself at McDonagh and through the announce table!
McDonagh taken out through the announce table!
And the fight still goes on!
Bodies are everywhere!
[Wade] In the chaos, Michael Cole almost got taken out there!
WWE officials rushing down, trying to separate everybody,
-as this match continues! -[Wade] We've got a riot here at Raw!
-Gold still up for grabs! -[Cole] Stunner!
[crowd cheering]
Helluva Kick!
Sami and Kevin Owens are gonna do it!
And, now, McDonagh with the Championship off the face!
[Wade] Referee didn't see a thing!
[Cole] The official dealing with the other stuff going on!
[Wade] I mean, what chance does this referee have?
[Cole] JD McDonagh has helped The Judgment Day retain the gold!
-["The Other Side" playing] -[crowd booing]
[Samantha] Here are you winners,
and still
the undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions,
Finn Bálor and Señor Money in the Bank,
Damian Priest!
[Cole] What an absolute trainwreck!
[Wade] What a classic, chaotic main event, Cole!
[Cole] So, The Judgment Day realized this was a massive night.
Tag Titles on the line.
Jey Uso coming to take out Dominik Mysterio.
A drive-by by JD McDonagh, who, again, was trying to make amends
after a screw up earlier tonight.
And, then, Cody Rhodes coming to the aid of KO and Sami Zayn.
And, then, Kevin Owens would deliver a stunner.
And we thought this was the beginning of the end for The Judgment Day.
[Wade] But they were denied because, amidst the chaos,
Damian Priest started taking control.
And after this Helluva Kick,
Sami Zayn thought the gold was coming home to Montreal.
JD McDonagh, once again, having other ideas.
[Cole] And Damian Priest with the cover and the win.
The Judgment Day said tonight was a massive night
in order to make a statement without Rhea Ripley here,
and they did just that.
Dominik Mysterio successfully defended the NXT North American Championship.
And Finn Bálor and Damian Priest, once again, standing tall
as the WWE undisputed Tag Team Champions!
[Wade] Judgment Day wouldn't have won those championships at Payback
without JD McDonagh,
and they wouldn't have won tonight without JD McDonagh, too.
[Cole] Has JD McDonagh finally proved himself to Damian Priest,
to The Judgment Day?
[Wade] A question only one man can answer--
[Cole] Oh, wait a minute!
So much for the celebration!
Uso and Cody Rhodes back into the fight!
Chaos again here at the end of Monday Night Raw!
[Wade] Yeah, this ain't ending tonight, Cole!
[crowd cheering]
[Cole] We're getting out the way!
[Wade] Good luck separating these guys.
[Cole] Absolute insanity here!
Owens, now, driving McDonagh through the announce table again!
And, now, Damian Priest from behind!
Officials trying to somehow separate these men!
[Wade] There is nowhere to stay safe.
[Cole] And, now, Cody Rhodes!
Absolute chaos!
Somebody stop this mess!
Wade, get out of there!
[crowd cheering]
What a Raw! What a night! es!