1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:04,433 [intro music playing] 2 00:00:04,500 --> 00:00:05,433 [John Cena] Then. 3 00:00:07,199 --> 00:00:08,233 [Rick Flair] Woooo! 4 00:00:08,366 --> 00:00:10,333 -[glass shattering] -[The Rock] If you smell… 5 00:00:10,400 --> 00:00:11,533 -[bell tolling] -[Cena] Now. 6 00:00:12,366 --> 00:00:13,600 [Roman Reigns] Acknowledge me. 7 00:00:15,000 --> 00:00:17,033 -[Triple H] The king of kings… -[Cena] You can't see me… 8 00:00:17,200 --> 00:00:18,200 [Cena] Forever. 9 00:00:22,800 --> 00:00:23,833 Together. 10 00:00:30,833 --> 00:00:33,866 [Patrick] Damian Priest and Finn Bálor 11 00:00:33,933 --> 00:00:38,433 determined to reclaim the Undisputed Tag Team Championships. 12 00:00:38,500 --> 00:00:42,233 [Finn] We're focused and prepared. We're gonna take care of Cody and Jey. 13 00:00:42,733 --> 00:00:45,866 [Cody] Judgment Day wants to own Monday Night Raw. 14 00:00:45,933 --> 00:00:50,766 They are indeed the utmost perfect challengers for tonight. 15 00:00:57,166 --> 00:00:58,500 [Patrick] Cross Rhodes! 16 00:01:00,800 --> 00:01:02,666 And look who it is. 17 00:01:02,733 --> 00:01:04,966 Dirty Dominik Mysterio. 18 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:07,800 And here comes Sami Zayn. 19 00:01:09,933 --> 00:01:11,766 From behind! 20 00:01:12,533 --> 00:01:15,800 [Graves] But watch out. Here comes "The American Nightmare!" 21 00:01:15,866 --> 00:01:18,000 [Wade] The referee has lost all control. 22 00:01:19,666 --> 00:01:21,899 Low blow from Damian Priest, 23 00:01:21,966 --> 00:01:24,233 referee completely unsighted. 24 00:01:24,300 --> 00:01:29,366 [Graves] Oh my God, Rhodes! Through the announce table! 25 00:01:29,433 --> 00:01:32,766 [Wade] Taking out one half of the tag team champions. 26 00:01:33,933 --> 00:01:37,100 Chaos and bedlam, the gold is up for grabs. 27 00:01:37,766 --> 00:01:39,533 Bálor looking for a coup de grâce. 28 00:01:40,033 --> 00:01:41,333 [Patrick] Uso spear. 29 00:01:44,266 --> 00:01:47,266 Jey Uso is on another level right now. 30 00:01:47,333 --> 00:01:50,800 [Wade] They don't call him "Main Event" Jey Uso for nothing. 31 00:01:55,766 --> 00:01:58,699 [Patrick] That's Jimmy Uso! What the hell? 32 00:01:59,333 --> 00:02:02,666 [Wade] Once again blasting his own twin brother. 33 00:02:04,066 --> 00:02:07,466 -[Graves] No. -[Wade] Jey Uso motionless. 34 00:02:08,966 --> 00:02:10,699 [Graves] Coup de grâce! 35 00:02:10,766 --> 00:02:13,799 -One… two… three! -[bell ringing] 36 00:02:14,900 --> 00:02:18,133 [Patrick] The Judgement Day wearing all the gold, 37 00:02:18,200 --> 00:02:23,666 as the ghosts of Jey Uso's past continue to haunt him. 38 00:02:30,733 --> 00:02:32,733 ["Greatness" playing] 39 00:02:56,833 --> 00:02:58,733 [crowd cheers] 40 00:02:58,799 --> 00:03:02,533 [Cole] With WWE Crown Jewel looming in less than two weeks, 41 00:03:02,600 --> 00:03:08,466 We welcome you to a jam-packed American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. 42 00:03:08,533 --> 00:03:12,299 This is Monday Night Raw. 43 00:03:14,700 --> 00:03:17,299 ["The Other Side" playing] 44 00:03:51,033 --> 00:03:53,866 [Samantha] Please welcome the new 45 00:03:53,933 --> 00:03:58,966 Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions, 46 00:03:59,033 --> 00:04:03,399 Finn Bálor and Señor Money in the Bank, 47 00:04:03,466 --> 00:04:06,133 Damian Priest. 48 00:04:06,200 --> 00:04:10,500 [Cole] Well all is right in the world of The Judgment Day. 49 00:04:10,566 --> 00:04:14,799 Thanks to a low blow and Jimmy Uso, 50 00:04:14,866 --> 00:04:19,899 Finn and Damian once again the Undisputed Tag Team Champions. 51 00:04:19,966 --> 00:04:24,800 [Wade] Monday Night Raw is the realm of The Judgment Day, 52 00:04:24,866 --> 00:04:30,300 their stranglehold on this brand grew further with their recapturing 53 00:04:30,366 --> 00:04:34,633 -of WWE tag gold. -[Graves] And let's not forget, 54 00:04:34,700 --> 00:04:39,266 Señor Money in the Bank, Damian Priest. 55 00:04:39,333 --> 00:04:43,433 Inside the briefcase, a contract that Priest can cash in 56 00:04:43,500 --> 00:04:48,400 any place, any time for a World Championship opportunity. 57 00:04:48,466 --> 00:04:52,200 [Wade] Talk about a concentration of power. 58 00:04:58,333 --> 00:05:03,166 [crowd boos] 59 00:05:03,233 --> 00:05:07,599 [Graves] And a chorus of boos from a capacity crowd here tonight 60 00:05:07,666 --> 00:05:12,433 at American Airlines Center in Dallas for Bálor and Priest 61 00:05:12,500 --> 00:05:14,366 of The Judgment day. 62 00:05:24,300 --> 00:05:26,633 Ladies and gentlemen, 63 00:05:26,700 --> 00:05:31,666 welcome to Monday Night Raw. 64 00:05:31,733 --> 00:05:36,599 [crowd boos] 65 00:05:36,666 --> 00:05:38,866 Oh, I'm feeling good tonight. 66 00:05:38,933 --> 00:05:41,333 I'm feeling so good, Damian. 67 00:05:41,400 --> 00:05:44,066 I'm going to do something special. 68 00:05:44,133 --> 00:05:46,700 Can I do it? Can I do it? 69 00:05:46,766 --> 00:05:48,733 -Go ahead. -All right. 70 00:05:50,500 --> 00:05:54,566 All rise for The Judgment Day. 71 00:05:56,133 --> 00:05:59,166 And all rise for the new 72 00:05:59,233 --> 00:06:05,933 and two-time Undisputed Tag Team Champions of the world. 73 00:06:11,466 --> 00:06:14,200 -Not bad dog. Not bad at all. -Thanks, mate. Thank you. 74 00:06:14,266 --> 00:06:19,466 Before everybody starts assuming, like, "Where's the rest of The Judgment Day?" 75 00:06:19,533 --> 00:06:24,033 Well, the crew is in our clubhouse handling Judgment Day business 76 00:06:24,099 --> 00:06:27,333 because we have a hell of a night planned for you guys tonight. 77 00:06:27,400 --> 00:06:30,700 -[Finn] Huge night -But we still had to come out here 78 00:06:30,766 --> 00:06:33,466 and celebrate because we're back to dripping gold. 79 00:06:33,533 --> 00:06:35,400 We're back to being on top, 80 00:06:35,466 --> 00:06:38,799 and the Judgment Day is back to running all-- 81 00:06:38,866 --> 00:06:41,466 ["Kingdom" playing] 82 00:06:41,533 --> 00:06:43,966 [crowd cheers] 83 00:07:03,799 --> 00:07:06,733 [Cole] A Texas-size welcome 84 00:07:06,799 --> 00:07:10,833 for "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. 85 00:07:41,000 --> 00:07:44,000 [Cole] Cody interrupting the celebration tonight 86 00:07:44,066 --> 00:07:46,433 by the new Tag Team Champions. 87 00:07:50,900 --> 00:07:52,599 [Wade] I get why he's coming out, 88 00:07:52,666 --> 00:07:57,799 but sometimes in life, you're best off just taking the L and moving on. 89 00:07:57,866 --> 00:08:00,933 [music continues] 90 00:08:04,533 --> 00:08:09,833 [crowd cheers] 91 00:08:29,733 --> 00:08:33,533 [crowd chants] 92 00:08:48,400 --> 00:08:49,933 How? 93 00:08:50,000 --> 00:08:51,666 How does that feel, guys? 94 00:08:51,733 --> 00:08:53,766 To get interrupted? 95 00:08:58,566 --> 00:09:03,100 If I may, I do have some choice words 96 00:09:03,166 --> 00:09:06,466 for the leader of The Judgment Day. 97 00:09:09,900 --> 00:09:13,966 But I can see Rhea Ripley is not out here. 98 00:09:16,966 --> 00:09:18,266 I know, I know, all right. 99 00:09:18,333 --> 00:09:24,433 I know what you're going to say. There is no leader in The Judgment Day. 100 00:09:24,500 --> 00:09:28,699 But it can't just be little Dom Dom 101 00:09:28,766 --> 00:09:30,400 I would say that… 102 00:09:34,300 --> 00:09:38,100 I would say that Rhea is your Mami too. 103 00:09:38,166 --> 00:09:41,466 -[crowd cheers] -Hey… 104 00:09:43,866 --> 00:09:47,133 Hear me out. Face it, right? She's pulling all the strings. 105 00:09:47,199 --> 00:09:52,500 She's calling all the shots. She is cutting all the deals, 106 00:09:52,566 --> 00:09:56,733 including one with The Bloodline. 107 00:10:00,766 --> 00:10:02,033 But if I may, 108 00:10:03,966 --> 00:10:07,833 I'd like to speak specifically to you, Damian Priest. 109 00:10:13,733 --> 00:10:19,333 I believe last week you were the one who went ahead and gave me a low blow. 110 00:10:20,333 --> 00:10:21,766 Let me make it clear. 111 00:10:21,833 --> 00:10:26,266 If you thought that was the final shot in this fight, 112 00:10:26,333 --> 00:10:29,133 you are wrong. 113 00:10:32,666 --> 00:10:34,800 Uh, it's kind of convenient that 114 00:10:34,866 --> 00:10:38,000 you forgot to mention that I put you through that table too. 115 00:10:38,766 --> 00:10:41,866 Oh, yeah, and that looked like it hurt. 116 00:10:41,933 --> 00:10:45,500 I'm glad you came out here and found me, though, 117 00:10:45,566 --> 00:10:50,000 because honestly, at some point, I would've just came and found you. 118 00:10:51,266 --> 00:10:53,933 I'm glad you mentioned The Bloodline. 119 00:10:55,366 --> 00:10:58,033 There's a lot of talk about this story of yours. 120 00:10:58,100 --> 00:11:00,566 Like, I don't even know what it is. 121 00:11:00,633 --> 00:11:01,800 Is it… 122 00:11:02,400 --> 00:11:04,800 There's people that are involved in your story 123 00:11:04,866 --> 00:11:06,633 that sent Jimmy Uso here last week. 124 00:11:06,699 --> 00:11:08,266 How did that work out for you? 125 00:11:09,333 --> 00:11:13,000 There's people involved in your story standing in this ring right now. 126 00:11:15,433 --> 00:11:17,800 At this point your story. 127 00:11:17,866 --> 00:11:21,699 It's got to be that you failed. 128 00:11:25,666 --> 00:11:29,933 I don't know. Why don't we, uh… Why don't we put that theory… 129 00:11:31,300 --> 00:11:34,166 Why don't we put that theory to the test right now? 130 00:11:35,366 --> 00:11:38,733 [laughs] Cody. Are we going to pretend like you don't know 131 00:11:38,800 --> 00:11:41,000 that I have a match tonight with Jey? 132 00:11:42,333 --> 00:11:45,633 But I do like this. I like this idea. 133 00:11:45,699 --> 00:11:48,133 We do have a big event coming up, 134 00:11:48,833 --> 00:11:51,300 so maybe… 135 00:11:52,066 --> 00:11:55,766 it's Cody Rhodes versus Damian Priest at Crown Jewel. 136 00:12:00,500 --> 00:12:03,266 I accept. 137 00:12:08,333 --> 00:12:10,166 But… 138 00:12:11,800 --> 00:12:13,433 what do we do now? 139 00:12:15,533 --> 00:12:19,233 You're standing there. You're standing there. I'm right here. 140 00:12:19,300 --> 00:12:24,866 Why don't we give everybody a preview of Crown Jewel right now? 141 00:12:24,933 --> 00:12:27,866 [crowd cheers] 142 00:12:29,800 --> 00:12:32,066 I like that idea. 143 00:12:37,099 --> 00:12:40,900 [Cole] Of course Priest does, because it's Priest and Bálor in the ring. 144 00:12:40,966 --> 00:12:45,000 Cody's cornered with Rhea and Dominik making their way out here as well. 145 00:12:45,066 --> 00:12:48,199 [Wade] Like I said, take the L and move off. 146 00:12:48,266 --> 00:12:50,199 [Cole] And wait a minute, from behind, 147 00:12:50,266 --> 00:12:53,066 "Main Event" Jey Uso going after Dominik Mysterio! 148 00:12:53,133 --> 00:12:55,766 Now, Priest and Rhodes going at it. 149 00:12:55,833 --> 00:12:57,900 Cody had a bit of back up as well, 150 00:12:57,966 --> 00:13:00,699 and now Cody Rhodes hammering away on Priest. 151 00:13:00,766 --> 00:13:03,500 Sends him outside the ring right onto the table, 152 00:13:03,566 --> 00:13:06,699 and Cody Rhodes banging Priest face-first off the announce table. 153 00:13:06,766 --> 00:13:09,599 [Wade] A little payback for last week, perhaps, Damian Priest. 154 00:13:09,666 --> 00:13:13,333 [Cole] Cody Rhodes clearing off the announce table here, 155 00:13:13,400 --> 00:13:16,033 looking to set up Damian Priest, 156 00:13:16,099 --> 00:13:21,433 and JD McDonagh clipping Rhodes' leg from behind, 157 00:13:21,500 --> 00:13:23,833 a chop block from behind. 158 00:13:23,900 --> 00:13:28,033 And now Priest driving Rhodes leg first into the steel steps. 159 00:13:28,099 --> 00:13:31,266 [Wade] I don't know if JD McDonagh is still in the doghouse, 160 00:13:31,333 --> 00:13:34,033 but this is one way to get yourself out of there. 161 00:13:34,099 --> 00:13:39,199 [Cole] McDonagh and Priest now, a double team on Cody Rhodes 162 00:13:39,266 --> 00:13:41,066 and the assault is on. 163 00:13:42,266 --> 00:13:44,500 [Wade] This could get really ugly. 164 00:13:44,566 --> 00:13:47,466 [Cole] And now McDonagh putting a steel chair around… 165 00:13:47,533 --> 00:13:51,766 Wrapping a steel chair around the left leg of Rhodes that was attacked earlier on. 166 00:13:51,833 --> 00:13:54,400 [Wade] Forget about Crown Jewel, Cody. 167 00:13:55,400 --> 00:13:58,466 [Cole] Cody Rhodes, they're going to try to break his leg. 168 00:13:59,966 --> 00:14:01,599 Oh, no! 169 00:14:04,033 --> 00:14:07,000 Officials out here, led by General Manager Adam Pearce, 170 00:14:07,066 --> 00:14:08,633 but a bit too late. 171 00:14:08,699 --> 00:14:10,366 The damage has been done. 172 00:14:10,433 --> 00:14:13,300 Cody Rhodes may have suffered a severe injury 173 00:14:13,366 --> 00:14:17,166 at the hands of Priest, McDonagh, and a steel chair. 174 00:14:17,866 --> 00:14:19,699 [Wade] We need the doctors out here. 175 00:14:20,300 --> 00:14:22,000 [Cole] Get him out of here, Adam. 176 00:14:23,599 --> 00:14:26,666 Cody is writhing in pain. 177 00:14:26,733 --> 00:14:29,500 [Wade] Well, that's job done for The Judgment Day. 178 00:14:29,566 --> 00:14:32,599 [crowd boos] 179 00:14:47,800 --> 00:14:49,966 [Cole] Moments ago on Monday Night Raw, 180 00:14:50,033 --> 00:14:52,566 a confrontation between Cody Rhodes and The Judgment Day. 181 00:14:52,633 --> 00:14:58,400 Why don't we give everybody a preview of Crown Jewel right now? 182 00:14:58,466 --> 00:15:03,166 [Cole] Damian Priest and Finn Bálor did not sweat this at all… 183 00:15:03,233 --> 00:15:05,333 I like that idea. 184 00:15:06,666 --> 00:15:09,233 [Cole] …because they obviously had a plan 185 00:15:09,300 --> 00:15:11,866 and that would be Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio, 186 00:15:11,933 --> 00:15:14,933 and Dominik was attacked from behind by "Main Event" Jey Uso, 187 00:15:15,000 --> 00:15:18,366 who would eventually be taken out of the equation, Wade, by Finn Bálor 188 00:15:18,433 --> 00:15:21,933 as the two-on-one assault would get underway on Cody Rhodes. 189 00:15:22,000 --> 00:15:24,233 [Wade] There's always a plan with The Judgment Day, 190 00:15:24,300 --> 00:15:25,866 but this was simply sickening. 191 00:15:25,933 --> 00:15:31,166 The left ankle of Cody Rhodes being obliterated before our eyes 192 00:15:31,233 --> 00:15:35,000 by a returning JD McDonagh and Damian Priest. 193 00:15:35,066 --> 00:15:39,633 [Cole] McDonagh continuing to audition for a role within The Judgment Day. 194 00:15:41,766 --> 00:15:43,699 -Hey… -Let's go to the trainer. 195 00:15:43,766 --> 00:15:45,400 -I'm fine. -It's my bad, come on. 196 00:15:45,466 --> 00:15:46,533 -Talk to him. -Trainers? 197 00:15:46,599 --> 00:15:48,099 Come on. Come on, man. 198 00:15:48,166 --> 00:15:51,000 Let's go. Let's go. Come on. I got you, I got you, I got you. 199 00:15:51,066 --> 00:15:53,000 -I got you -Let's go to the trainers seriously. 200 00:15:53,066 --> 00:15:56,333 -We got to slide. Come on. Watch out, Uce! -Move out of the way! 201 00:15:56,400 --> 00:15:59,433 Cody Rhodes, fingers crossed. Hoping for the best. 202 00:15:59,500 --> 00:16:04,099 Well, Cody, now we know it's official. A week from Saturday at Crown Jewel, 203 00:16:04,166 --> 00:16:05,566 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 204 00:16:05,633 --> 00:16:09,300 Cody Rhodes will go one-on-one versus Damian Priest. 205 00:16:09,366 --> 00:16:12,633 Wonder what condition Rhodes is going to be in for that match-up. 206 00:16:12,699 --> 00:16:15,099 But Priest will be in action a little bit later on tonight. 207 00:16:15,166 --> 00:16:17,300 [Wade] Yes indeed, Damian Priest. 208 00:16:17,366 --> 00:16:21,966 Well, after losing tag gold last week thanks to Jimmy Uso 209 00:16:22,033 --> 00:16:24,800 and seeing his partner attacked just now, tonight, 210 00:16:24,866 --> 00:16:27,533 Jey Uso gets a chance for some payback 211 00:16:27,599 --> 00:16:31,333 as he goes one-on-one with Señor Money in the Bank Damian Priest. 212 00:16:31,400 --> 00:16:33,733 [Cole] Becky Lynch continues to be a fighting champion 213 00:16:33,800 --> 00:16:35,266 as the NXT Women's Champion. 214 00:16:35,333 --> 00:16:36,766 She puts the title on the line 215 00:16:36,833 --> 00:16:40,566 against former NXT Women's Champ Indi Hartwell tonight. 216 00:16:40,633 --> 00:16:43,000 [Wade] Social media megastar Logan Paul 217 00:16:43,066 --> 00:16:45,833 to secure the United States Championship opportunity 218 00:16:45,900 --> 00:16:48,400 against Rey Mysterio at Crown Jewel. 219 00:16:48,466 --> 00:16:51,866 Ahead of that, the maverick will make his return to Raw tonight, 220 00:16:51,933 --> 00:16:54,500 in an appearance that's going to go viral. 221 00:16:54,566 --> 00:16:57,333 [Cole] And with his buddy Kevin Owens being traded to SmackDown, 222 00:16:57,400 --> 00:16:58,833 Sami Zayn says it's time to prove 223 00:16:58,900 --> 00:17:01,966 he belongs in the Main Event as a single superstar. 224 00:17:02,033 --> 00:17:04,033 Sami Zayn against the Number One Contender 225 00:17:04,099 --> 00:17:07,933 for the world title, Drew McIntyre, live tonight. 226 00:17:08,000 --> 00:17:12,966 Meanwhile, in the ring, the ever-expanding Alpha Academy set for action, 227 00:17:13,033 --> 00:17:18,766 including their newest recruit and apprentice per se, Akira Tozawa. 228 00:17:19,533 --> 00:17:23,933 [Wade] Junior member with some unique workout methodology 229 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:27,399 eerily similar to those of Richard Simmons. 230 00:17:27,466 --> 00:17:30,033 ["New Day, New Way" playing] 231 00:17:30,100 --> 00:17:31,833 -[Cole] How old are you? -[bell ringing] 232 00:17:31,899 --> 00:17:34,833 [Samantha] The following is a Tag Team match scheduled for one fall. 233 00:17:34,899 --> 00:17:36,933 Making their way to the ring, 234 00:17:37,000 --> 00:17:40,666 Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods… 235 00:17:44,233 --> 00:17:47,466 [Cole] Big tag team match-up, an important one here tonight 236 00:17:47,533 --> 00:17:51,000 on Monday Night Raw live from Dallas. 237 00:17:52,733 --> 00:17:57,566 Well, do you have what it takes to survive Five Nights at Freddy's? 238 00:17:57,633 --> 00:18:01,700 Don't miss the new movie in theaters and on Peacock, Friday. 239 00:18:02,800 --> 00:18:06,566 Well, we are in Dallas, Texas tonight, American Airlines Center, 240 00:18:06,633 --> 00:18:10,366 a very important building in the career of my broadcast colleague, Wade Barrett. 241 00:18:10,433 --> 00:18:12,466 [Wade] Oh, thank you very much. Yes, indeed. 242 00:18:12,533 --> 00:18:15,166 I won NXT Season One in this building. 243 00:18:15,233 --> 00:18:21,133 I also beat John Cena at Hell in a Cell, 2010, in this building. 244 00:18:21,200 --> 00:18:23,800 Thank you for saying something nice about me for once. 245 00:18:23,866 --> 00:18:25,733 -[Cole] And? -[Wade] What do you mean, "And"? 246 00:18:25,800 --> 00:18:27,866 [Cole] And what else happened in this building? 247 00:18:27,933 --> 00:18:29,133 [Wade] Nothing else happened. 248 00:18:29,200 --> 00:18:31,933 [Cole] The two gentlemen in the ring, The New Day, I believe, 249 00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:34,733 actually retired you in this building from in-ring action. 250 00:18:34,800 --> 00:18:37,066 [Wade] All right, 2016. You're absolutely right. 251 00:18:37,133 --> 00:18:40,033 I thought it was too good to be true, you saying something nice about me. 252 00:18:40,100 --> 00:18:42,700 [Cole] Xavier Woods will start things off against Chad Gable 253 00:18:42,766 --> 00:18:44,033 in this Tag Team match-up. 254 00:18:44,100 --> 00:18:47,233 Again, The Judgment Day, the new Undisputed Tag Team Champions, 255 00:18:47,300 --> 00:18:49,166 saw what they were capable of earlier tonight. 256 00:18:49,233 --> 00:18:52,866 Both of these teams jockeying for position to try to gain an opportunity 257 00:18:52,933 --> 00:18:54,366 at the tag titles down the road. 258 00:18:54,433 --> 00:18:57,933 [Wade] Both teams former Tag Champions in WWE 259 00:18:58,000 --> 00:19:01,066 looking to get to the top of the ladder. 260 00:19:01,133 --> 00:19:05,600 And what a competitive individual Chad Gable has been in recent weeks. 261 00:19:05,666 --> 00:19:08,399 [Cole] And Maxxine looking on, she was offering some advice 262 00:19:08,466 --> 00:19:11,300 to Akira Tozawa moments ago. 263 00:19:11,366 --> 00:19:15,966 Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston, along with Big E, 264 00:19:16,033 --> 00:19:21,399 all together in their careers, have held the Tag Titles 12 times here in WWE. 265 00:19:21,466 --> 00:19:22,966 Cover now by Woods. 266 00:19:23,033 --> 00:19:24,300 Kick-out by Gable. 267 00:19:24,366 --> 00:19:28,933 In fact, one of their reigns lasted 483 days. 268 00:19:29,000 --> 00:19:31,366 [Wade] That's second place now, though, isn't it, eh? 269 00:19:31,433 --> 00:19:32,766 [Cole] It is to The Usos. 270 00:19:32,833 --> 00:19:37,300 Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, now with a double team on Chad Gable. 271 00:19:37,366 --> 00:19:42,033 Kingston and Woods with the right hand. Kofi with a splash. 272 00:19:42,100 --> 00:19:43,566 Cover now for the win. 273 00:19:43,633 --> 00:19:44,933 Kick-out at two. 274 00:19:45,000 --> 00:19:47,500 [Wade] What a stunning volley of offense that was. 275 00:19:47,566 --> 00:19:49,666 That's what you've got to love about The New Day. 276 00:19:49,733 --> 00:19:51,433 They've been doing this for years, 277 00:19:51,500 --> 00:19:54,200 yet they're still pulling new stuff out of their arsenal. 278 00:19:54,266 --> 00:19:57,533 [Cole] Kofi Kingston so cool under pressure, 279 00:19:57,600 --> 00:19:59,399 and look at how he lands on his feet. 280 00:19:59,466 --> 00:20:01,300 Tremendous balance. So grounded. 281 00:20:01,366 --> 00:20:05,666 Gable, though, driving Kingston to the corner. 282 00:20:05,733 --> 00:20:09,466 Kofi now off the second rope. Nice takedown and into an ankle lock. 283 00:20:09,533 --> 00:20:12,933 What a move by Chad Gable. Kofi though with a counter. 284 00:20:13,000 --> 00:20:15,533 [Wade] Just superb reflexes from the Olympian, 285 00:20:15,600 --> 00:20:17,200 but if anyone can match him, 286 00:20:17,266 --> 00:20:19,266 it's perhaps Kofi Kingston. 287 00:20:19,333 --> 00:20:21,633 [Cole] It looked like Gable was going for chaos theory. 288 00:20:21,700 --> 00:20:23,600 Kingston able to block, lands on his feet. 289 00:20:23,666 --> 00:20:25,533 Missed with trouble in paradise 290 00:20:25,600 --> 00:20:29,600 and Gable and Kingston both spill out over the top rope to the floor. 291 00:20:29,666 --> 00:20:31,333 Gable, however, on his feet. 292 00:20:31,399 --> 00:20:33,000 And Xavier Woods… 293 00:20:35,266 --> 00:20:36,733 caught by Gable… 294 00:20:39,133 --> 00:20:42,600 And Woods runs into a shoulder tackle. 295 00:20:42,666 --> 00:20:44,966 The Alpha Academy's rolling. 296 00:20:46,700 --> 00:20:48,366 Wow, what a back body drop. 297 00:20:48,433 --> 00:20:51,000 Can The New Day somehow get back in this? 298 00:20:51,066 --> 00:20:55,000 Oh, yeah, sorry, gentlemen, but that's how you get the head going! 299 00:20:56,533 --> 00:20:58,933 [Cole] Oh, my God! Otis off the second rope! 300 00:20:59,000 --> 00:21:04,033 And Kofi Kingston rolled out of harm's way, averting disaster. 301 00:21:04,100 --> 00:21:06,500 New Day versus Alpha Academy, 302 00:21:06,566 --> 00:21:08,899 tag team action here tonight on Monday Night Raw. 303 00:21:08,966 --> 00:21:12,300 [Wade] Kofi Kingston almost turned into a pancake by Otis. 304 00:21:12,366 --> 00:21:15,066 But right now the two freshest men in the match-up. 305 00:21:15,133 --> 00:21:18,433 [Cole] Xavier Woods and Chad Gable. 306 00:21:21,899 --> 00:21:23,899 Gable misses wildly. 307 00:21:25,166 --> 00:21:27,166 Xavier Woods slides underneath. 308 00:21:28,399 --> 00:21:32,633 [Wade] Think about the speed of Xavier Woods outfoxing the Olympian. 309 00:21:33,533 --> 00:21:37,000 [Cole] Woods. Always the power of positivity. 310 00:21:37,066 --> 00:21:41,633 Really a jack of all trades, Chad Gable though, the former Olympian. 311 00:21:44,899 --> 00:21:47,966 Nice side Russian leg sweep. Great counter by Woods. Kip up. 312 00:21:48,833 --> 00:21:51,100 Doesn't let it stop him. Senton. 313 00:21:51,933 --> 00:21:54,233 [Wade] Absolutely taking it to Chad Gable, 314 00:21:54,300 --> 00:21:56,766 but you simply cannot give Gable… 315 00:21:56,833 --> 00:21:59,566 [Cole] Gable able to block now. Rolls him up for a count of two. 316 00:21:59,633 --> 00:22:02,066 -Kick-out by Woods. -[Wade] Cannot give Gable an inch 317 00:22:02,133 --> 00:22:04,800 because he's immediately back on top, but that might do it. 318 00:22:04,866 --> 00:22:06,633 [Cole] Whoa. Woods, what a move. Cover. Now. 319 00:22:06,700 --> 00:22:08,800 Is it enough to put Chad Gable away? 320 00:22:08,866 --> 00:22:11,766 Spinning slam, and Gable able to kick. 321 00:22:11,833 --> 00:22:15,466 [Wade] Xavier Woods really stepping his game up lately too. 322 00:22:15,533 --> 00:22:18,566 Competition is fierce in the Tag Division. 323 00:22:20,399 --> 00:22:22,966 [Cole] Gable, slow to get to his feet. 324 00:22:23,033 --> 00:22:24,800 [Wade] And you blame him after that? 325 00:22:24,866 --> 00:22:29,000 [Cole] Of course, the coach, the head coach of The Alpha Academy. 326 00:22:29,066 --> 00:22:32,566 Went for the honor roll. Gable, able to pick Woods out of the air 327 00:22:32,633 --> 00:22:34,766 and deliver a German suplex, 328 00:22:34,833 --> 00:22:36,466 still hasn't released. 329 00:22:36,533 --> 00:22:39,266 A second German suplex. 330 00:22:39,333 --> 00:22:43,166 [Wade] The endurance and durability. That is the-- 331 00:22:43,233 --> 00:22:45,533 [Cole] And a third into a cover. 332 00:22:45,600 --> 00:22:47,399 Shoulders down off the bridge 333 00:22:47,466 --> 00:22:49,366 and a kick-out by Woods at two. 334 00:22:49,433 --> 00:22:52,733 [Wade] Just incredible ability to recover faster than most. 335 00:22:52,800 --> 00:22:54,800 That really sums up Chad Gable. 336 00:22:54,866 --> 00:22:57,066 [Cole] And you see Maxxine 337 00:22:57,133 --> 00:23:00,600 and Akira Tozawa with an interesting outfit on, Looking on. 338 00:23:00,666 --> 00:23:03,733 [Wade] That's called getting dressed in the dark, not Maxxine. 339 00:23:03,800 --> 00:23:05,233 To be clear, Akira. 340 00:23:05,300 --> 00:23:07,500 [Cole] And now a double team by The Alpha Academy, 341 00:23:07,566 --> 00:23:09,333 Otis with Woods up on his shoulders. 342 00:23:09,399 --> 00:23:12,066 Chad Gable now going to the top rope. 343 00:23:12,133 --> 00:23:15,000 And Gable, bulldog! 344 00:23:15,066 --> 00:23:17,466 Cover by Otis, for the win, 345 00:23:17,533 --> 00:23:19,866 and Kofi Kingston saves the match-up. 346 00:23:19,933 --> 00:23:23,899 [Wade] A nice combination move there from The Alpha Academy, 347 00:23:23,966 --> 00:23:27,833 this one breaking down though. Referee starting to lose control. 348 00:23:27,899 --> 00:23:31,566 [Cole] 330-pound splash in the corner by Otis. 349 00:23:31,633 --> 00:23:34,566 [Wade] Oh, no. Oh, no. 350 00:23:34,633 --> 00:23:36,766 [Cole] They teach that in The Alpha Academy? 351 00:23:39,399 --> 00:23:40,933 The caterpillar. 352 00:23:42,466 --> 00:23:43,800 Big elbow. 353 00:23:45,666 --> 00:23:47,366 Kicked by Woods. 354 00:23:47,433 --> 00:23:49,600 [Wade] It's Woods, who still legal in this one. 355 00:23:49,666 --> 00:23:51,066 That's the problem, Otis. 356 00:23:51,133 --> 00:23:54,766 [Cole] Yeah, that kick. And there's a headbutt driving Woods into the corner. 357 00:23:55,633 --> 00:23:59,566 -Shoulder first goes Otis. -[Wade] Gotta use Otis' momentum 358 00:23:59,633 --> 00:24:01,166 -against him. -[Cole] Tag by Chad. 359 00:24:01,233 --> 00:24:05,166 Gable is the legal man. Woods has no one to tag. 360 00:24:05,233 --> 00:24:08,566 And I don't think Xavier Woods realizes that Gable made the tag, Wade. 361 00:24:09,133 --> 00:24:13,333 [Wade] That is sneaky maneuvering from The Alpha Academy. 362 00:24:15,066 --> 00:24:19,800 -Chicanery at its finest. -[Cole] And now a reverse caterpillar. 363 00:24:19,866 --> 00:24:23,066 Gable though, the legal man, grabs the ankle lock on Woods! 364 00:24:23,133 --> 00:24:26,933 [Wade] Which is exactly what a reverse caterpillar deserves. 365 00:24:28,100 --> 00:24:31,633 [Cole] And now Gable now with the ankle lock, 366 00:24:31,700 --> 00:24:33,966 dragging Woods back to the center of the ring. 367 00:24:34,033 --> 00:24:37,333 Is Woods going to tap to the ankle lock of Chad Gable? 368 00:24:37,399 --> 00:24:40,633 [Wade] Well, Kofi Kingston got completely flattened earlier. 369 00:24:40,700 --> 00:24:42,133 You're on your own now Woods. 370 00:24:42,200 --> 00:24:45,533 [Cole] Woods now roll-up. Shoulders down. Is it enough? 371 00:24:45,600 --> 00:24:47,333 Kick at two. Tag, Otis is legal. 372 00:24:47,399 --> 00:24:49,100 [Wade] Two-on-one at this point. 373 00:24:49,166 --> 00:24:50,700 Make that one-on-one. 374 00:24:50,766 --> 00:24:55,233 [Cole] Gable sent over the top rope. Now the 330-pound Otis scooping Woods up. 375 00:24:56,500 --> 00:24:59,066 Again, Woods into the corner. Kick, 376 00:24:59,133 --> 00:25:02,300 Kofi Kingston makes his way back to the steps to make a tag. 377 00:25:03,500 --> 00:25:06,466 Kofi, top rope. Otis still on his feet. 378 00:25:06,533 --> 00:25:09,133 [Wade] Slowly softening the big man up. 379 00:25:09,199 --> 00:25:11,033 [Cole] Now down to one knee. 380 00:25:11,100 --> 00:25:12,266 Tag. 381 00:25:14,133 --> 00:25:16,033 Trouble in paradise. 382 00:25:19,300 --> 00:25:21,100 Down goes Gable. 383 00:25:25,433 --> 00:25:29,733 -Woods off the elbow. -One… two… three! 384 00:25:29,800 --> 00:25:31,666 [bell ringing] 385 00:25:31,733 --> 00:25:33,066 ["New Day, New Way" playing] 386 00:25:33,133 --> 00:25:35,033 [Samantha] Here are your winners, 387 00:25:35,100 --> 00:25:38,433 The New Day! 388 00:25:38,500 --> 00:25:42,699 [Cole] New Day with some daybreak picking up the victory tonight 389 00:25:42,766 --> 00:25:45,233 in a big win in the Tag Team Division. 390 00:25:45,300 --> 00:25:47,899 [Wade] All about climbing up those rankings 391 00:25:47,966 --> 00:25:49,899 and The New Day have managed it. 392 00:25:58,566 --> 00:26:01,333 Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome 393 00:26:01,399 --> 00:26:05,966 the NXT Women's Champion "The Man," Becky Lynch. 394 00:26:09,766 --> 00:26:13,633 Becky, I got to say, you are the definition of a fighting champion. 395 00:26:13,699 --> 00:26:17,166 Not only will you defend this title tomorrow night at NXT, 396 00:26:17,233 --> 00:26:21,699 but you'll also defend your championship here tonight against Indi Hartwell. 397 00:26:21,766 --> 00:26:23,666 Why put yourself in the position to have 398 00:26:23,733 --> 00:26:26,466 to defend your title on back-to-back nights? 399 00:26:26,533 --> 00:26:31,366 Well, "The Man" has come around to Dallas, 400 00:26:34,399 --> 00:26:37,966 and when I come around to Dallas, I come here looking for a fight. 401 00:26:39,633 --> 00:26:43,333 And Indi never did lose her NXT Women's Championship, 402 00:26:43,399 --> 00:26:47,133 but she never got a chance either. And that is what this title is about. 403 00:26:47,199 --> 00:26:50,899 This is for the ones who want to show how impressive they are, 404 00:26:50,966 --> 00:26:53,966 the ones who have the mettle to take on "The Man." 405 00:26:54,033 --> 00:26:59,166 And if I have to defend my title every night of the week, then so be it. 406 00:26:59,233 --> 00:27:02,500 Which brings me to tomorrow night. Halloween Havoc. 407 00:27:02,566 --> 00:27:04,633 And I know Lyra is here tonight 408 00:27:04,699 --> 00:27:09,333 trying to poke holes in my game, but I can't look past Indi. 409 00:27:09,399 --> 00:27:11,600 Indi, you wanted this opportunity? 410 00:27:11,666 --> 00:27:13,866 Well, welcome to the big time. 411 00:27:20,866 --> 00:27:23,533 ["Vicious" playing] 412 00:27:31,866 --> 00:27:33,933 [woman] The gods smile upon a great warrior. 413 00:27:37,333 --> 00:27:39,399 A warrior that feasts on pain. 414 00:27:42,133 --> 00:27:44,699 And makes the chaos serve him. 415 00:27:47,699 --> 00:27:50,033 When the warrior has proven his worth, 416 00:27:53,133 --> 00:27:55,866 he becomes a god walking amongst men. 417 00:27:58,533 --> 00:28:01,666 With the wisdom of Odin and the power of Thor, 418 00:28:03,533 --> 00:28:05,899 now is your time to lead us into the future. 419 00:28:10,166 --> 00:28:11,600 All will fear you. 420 00:28:12,633 --> 00:28:16,100 All will tremble at the feet of the one true warrior. 421 00:28:17,100 --> 00:28:20,066 [yelling] 422 00:28:20,133 --> 00:28:21,666 Ivar. 423 00:28:27,233 --> 00:28:32,533 350 pounds of bloodthirsty savagery on the warpath. 424 00:28:32,600 --> 00:28:34,166 Beware, Raw locker room. 425 00:28:34,233 --> 00:28:36,899 You know, Ivar showing his true colors as of late. 426 00:28:36,966 --> 00:28:40,366 As is Drew McIntyre, who last week on Monday Night Raw 427 00:28:40,433 --> 00:28:43,733 confronted the World Heavyweight Champion, Seth Rollins. 428 00:28:45,399 --> 00:28:48,366 The question I have for you is, 429 00:28:48,433 --> 00:28:52,433 are you handling your business on your own? 430 00:28:52,500 --> 00:28:55,366 Roll the video footage. 431 00:28:55,433 --> 00:28:57,566 If you zoom in in the background. 432 00:28:57,633 --> 00:29:01,366 Oh, oh, that's the leader of The Judgment Day, Rhea Ripley. 433 00:29:01,433 --> 00:29:04,666 You need to stop worrying about The Judgment Day, 434 00:29:04,733 --> 00:29:08,066 worrying about anything in the world except Drew McIntyre 435 00:29:08,133 --> 00:29:10,433 and me taking that damn title from you. 436 00:29:10,500 --> 00:29:12,566 You need to think long and hard 437 00:29:12,633 --> 00:29:16,000 how you're going to reinvent yourself for the 53rd time, 438 00:29:16,066 --> 00:29:19,633 when I beat you and take that title from you at Crown Jewel. 439 00:29:19,699 --> 00:29:21,066 I am going to beat you, 440 00:29:21,133 --> 00:29:23,966 and I promise you it will be the best thing that ever happened to you. 441 00:29:24,033 --> 00:29:27,199 You will have no one to blame but yourself. 442 00:29:34,066 --> 00:29:36,233 [crowd cheers] 443 00:29:36,300 --> 00:29:38,699 [laughing] 444 00:29:38,766 --> 00:29:40,366 Ah! 445 00:29:53,733 --> 00:29:56,366 Well, I uh… 446 00:29:56,433 --> 00:29:59,199 I don't see your crew anywhere, so I know I'm not getting jumped. 447 00:29:59,266 --> 00:30:03,166 But if you're looking for your boy Drew Mac, sorry to tell you, 448 00:30:03,233 --> 00:30:05,899 I got style, and a title. 449 00:30:05,966 --> 00:30:07,666 So you're in the wrong place. 450 00:30:10,766 --> 00:30:13,566 Look, this won't take long. All right? 451 00:30:15,800 --> 00:30:18,500 I know that The Judgment day and yourself, 452 00:30:19,066 --> 00:30:20,666 there's been a bit of a history there. 453 00:30:21,500 --> 00:30:24,466 But it was all built on respect from our end. 454 00:30:24,533 --> 00:30:26,199 I mean, we did everything that we could 455 00:30:26,266 --> 00:30:29,966 to take that championship off of you, and you held on to it. 456 00:30:31,300 --> 00:30:33,100 But now you're dealing with Drew, 457 00:30:33,166 --> 00:30:34,699 and to be quite honest, 458 00:30:35,566 --> 00:30:37,566 we're a little bit concerned. 459 00:30:38,466 --> 00:30:40,733 Because at the pace that you've been running at, 460 00:30:40,800 --> 00:30:42,766 we think that you need a little bit of insurance. 461 00:30:43,600 --> 00:30:45,866 You need The Judgment Day, 462 00:30:48,933 --> 00:30:51,100 [chuckles smugly] 463 00:30:52,333 --> 00:30:54,666 You lost faith in your boy, haven't you? 464 00:30:55,966 --> 00:31:00,699 You don't think Damian Priest is going to be able to successfully cash this 465 00:31:01,433 --> 00:31:04,566 contract in on my title, do ya? 466 00:31:04,633 --> 00:31:06,866 Ah! That's why you're out there wheeling and dealing. 467 00:31:06,933 --> 00:31:09,166 You're making deals with The Bloodline. 468 00:31:09,233 --> 00:31:12,633 You're flirting with Drew McIntyre, and now you're coming for the world champ. 469 00:31:12,699 --> 00:31:13,533 And look, I get it. 470 00:31:13,600 --> 00:31:15,366 I understand what The Judgment Day 471 00:31:15,433 --> 00:31:17,466 would want with the World Heavyweight Champion, 472 00:31:17,533 --> 00:31:20,600 But, uh, let me ask you. 473 00:31:20,666 --> 00:31:22,100 What would I want… 474 00:31:24,100 --> 00:31:25,000 with you? 475 00:31:26,066 --> 00:31:27,000 Yuck. 476 00:31:28,966 --> 00:31:30,133 You need me 477 00:31:31,133 --> 00:31:32,833 because right now, 478 00:31:32,899 --> 00:31:35,233 you're just a world champion. 479 00:31:36,300 --> 00:31:40,800 But you could be "The" world champion. 480 00:31:42,066 --> 00:31:43,433 And I know that The Judgment Day, 481 00:31:43,500 --> 00:31:45,866 we've made our deals with The Bloodline in the past, 482 00:31:45,933 --> 00:31:48,333 but alliances can change. 483 00:31:49,066 --> 00:31:50,899 And if you decided to join us, 484 00:31:51,866 --> 00:31:53,399 Damian Priest, 485 00:31:53,466 --> 00:31:56,633 he could always cash in his championship on someone else, 486 00:31:56,699 --> 00:31:58,766 and then we'd all hold the gold. 487 00:32:00,233 --> 00:32:04,633 But without us… 488 00:32:05,800 --> 00:32:09,033 I don't really know how you're going to accomplish 489 00:32:09,100 --> 00:32:12,733 having a title reign like Roman Reigns. 490 00:32:15,166 --> 00:32:16,333 You know, 491 00:32:17,399 --> 00:32:20,199 over a thousand days is a long time 492 00:32:21,666 --> 00:32:24,633 and with the way that your back is, how it's so fragile 493 00:32:24,699 --> 00:32:26,633 and working, 494 00:32:28,100 --> 00:32:29,233 The Judgment Day, 495 00:32:30,566 --> 00:32:31,866 we could have your back. 496 00:32:33,366 --> 00:32:37,500 We could make people acknowledge you. 497 00:32:42,266 --> 00:32:43,766 Let me make this clear. 498 00:32:45,500 --> 00:32:47,266 If there's one thing I don't want, 499 00:32:48,033 --> 00:32:51,366 it's to be anything like Roman Reigns. 500 00:32:52,600 --> 00:32:54,566 [crowd cheers] 501 00:32:55,833 --> 00:32:56,966 No one's gonna know. 502 00:32:58,433 --> 00:32:59,366 Think about it. 503 00:33:03,966 --> 00:33:05,699 -Tonight is the night. -You got this. 504 00:33:05,766 --> 00:33:08,199 -I'm winning back what I never lost. -I know. It's amazing. 505 00:33:08,266 --> 00:33:10,533 -What do you think my chances are? -Amazing-- 506 00:33:10,600 --> 00:33:11,833 Sorry to interrupt you guys. 507 00:33:11,899 --> 00:33:13,566 I wanted to wish you the best. 508 00:33:13,633 --> 00:33:16,133 I'm so excited for you. I want you to knock it out of the park. 509 00:33:16,199 --> 00:33:17,766 -It'll be amazing. -How are you doing? 510 00:33:17,833 --> 00:33:20,633 I mean, are you looking for a replacement for Tegan, still? 511 00:33:20,699 --> 00:33:22,733 -How is she? -Well, Tegan got hurt at NXT. 512 00:33:22,800 --> 00:33:23,866 -Yeah. -So she's fine. 513 00:33:23,933 --> 00:33:25,233 -She's gonna be back soon. -Okay. 514 00:33:25,300 --> 00:33:27,433 I'm still trying to weigh out some options for tonight 515 00:33:27,500 --> 00:33:28,833 and see where a few things stand. 516 00:33:28,899 --> 00:33:30,333 So-- But tonight isn't about me. 517 00:33:30,399 --> 00:33:31,399 It's about you, Indi. 518 00:33:31,466 --> 00:33:33,199 -This is-- This is about you. -[both] Aw! 519 00:33:33,266 --> 00:33:35,399 This is the biggest match of your professional career. 520 00:33:35,466 --> 00:33:38,899 You're gonna make history tonight when you go toe to toe with Becky Lynch. 521 00:33:38,966 --> 00:33:41,133 And, honestly, take back the title that you never lost. 522 00:33:41,199 --> 00:33:42,800 -The NXT women's championship. -Exactly! 523 00:33:42,866 --> 00:33:44,233 So I'm excited. 524 00:33:44,300 --> 00:33:47,466 Uh, remember what brought you to the dance and knock it out of the park. 525 00:33:47,533 --> 00:33:48,566 -I'm here all night. -Aw. 526 00:33:48,633 --> 00:33:50,399 If you need any advice, I'm here. [laughs] 527 00:33:50,466 --> 00:33:52,133 -Oh, that's so sweet. -Thank you, Naty. 528 00:33:52,199 --> 00:33:53,533 -Love you. -Love you. 529 00:33:53,600 --> 00:33:55,199 -See? -I know, I've got it. 530 00:33:55,266 --> 00:33:57,233 -Okay, you got this. -This is it. I know, I know. 531 00:33:57,966 --> 00:34:01,733 ["Celtic Invasion" playing] 532 00:34:05,500 --> 00:34:09,133 [crowd cheering] 533 00:34:10,866 --> 00:34:15,333 [Cole] Indi Hartwell appears a bit nervous yet confident at the same time. 534 00:34:15,400 --> 00:34:19,133 But, Wade, this is the woman who stands in her way. 535 00:34:21,666 --> 00:34:23,566 It is Becky Lynch, 536 00:34:23,633 --> 00:34:26,799 the current NXT women's champion, 537 00:34:26,866 --> 00:34:29,299 and coming up next on Monday Night Raw, 538 00:34:29,366 --> 00:34:34,299 she puts the title on the line against former champion Indi Hartwell. 539 00:34:34,366 --> 00:34:37,733 "The Man" is here to defend her title, 540 00:34:37,799 --> 00:34:40,533 live on Monday Night Raw. 541 00:34:46,799 --> 00:34:49,000 -[upbeat music playing] -[crowd cheering] 542 00:34:58,700 --> 00:35:00,066 [Cole] Back on Monday Night Raw, 543 00:35:00,133 --> 00:35:01,900 There's the NXT women's champion Becky Lynch, 544 00:35:01,966 --> 00:35:03,000 set to defend her title. 545 00:35:03,066 --> 00:35:06,166 Also here tonight, live, is Lyra Valkyria. 546 00:35:06,233 --> 00:35:09,266 She's the number-one contender for the NXT women's championship, 547 00:35:09,333 --> 00:35:11,500 Tomorrow night, Night 1, 548 00:35:11,566 --> 00:35:15,033 Halloween Havoc at NXT, right here on USA. 549 00:35:15,100 --> 00:35:17,500 Lyra will take on the winner of this match, 550 00:35:17,566 --> 00:35:20,833 either Becky Lynch, or Indi Hartwell. 551 00:35:20,900 --> 00:35:22,799 And what a competitor she is. 552 00:35:22,866 --> 00:35:26,200 [Wade] That is a woman whose career is soaring in NXT, 553 00:35:26,266 --> 00:35:28,566 and could go to new heights tomorrow night. 554 00:35:28,633 --> 00:35:30,700 ["Impressive" playing] 555 00:35:33,299 --> 00:35:35,033 [Cole] And what an opportunity tonight, 556 00:35:35,100 --> 00:35:39,100 Candice LeRae wishes Indi Hartwell all the best. 557 00:35:39,166 --> 00:35:42,666 Indi, Wade, a former NXT women's champion. 558 00:35:42,733 --> 00:35:44,500 [Wade] Yeah, I've got to make a point here. 559 00:35:44,566 --> 00:35:47,133 Everyone has been looking past this match, 560 00:35:47,200 --> 00:35:49,066 assuming that Becky Lynch is going to be 561 00:35:49,133 --> 00:35:54,066 the one going on to NXT Halloween Havoc, and Lyra Valkyria tomorrow night. 562 00:35:54,133 --> 00:35:55,200 Trust me. 563 00:35:55,266 --> 00:35:58,266 Indi Hartwell has won this championship once before. 564 00:35:58,333 --> 00:36:00,900 She technically never lost it. 565 00:36:00,966 --> 00:36:02,366 This is a major threat. 566 00:36:02,433 --> 00:36:04,400 Even the interviewer earlier seemed to think 567 00:36:04,466 --> 00:36:07,766 it was a foregone conclusion that Becky Lynch was winning. 568 00:36:07,833 --> 00:36:09,033 -I'm not so sure. -[bell rings] 569 00:36:09,100 --> 00:36:11,566 [Samantha] The following contest is scheduled for one fall, 570 00:36:11,633 --> 00:36:17,566 and it is for the NXT women's championship! 571 00:36:17,633 --> 00:36:20,233 [crowd cheers] 572 00:36:21,033 --> 00:36:22,900 Introducing the challenger. 573 00:36:22,966 --> 00:36:25,533 From Melbourne, Australia, 574 00:36:25,600 --> 00:36:29,733 Indi Hartwell! 575 00:36:33,299 --> 00:36:36,900 And her opponent, from Dublin, Ireland, 576 00:36:36,966 --> 00:36:41,700 she is the NXT women's champion, 577 00:36:41,766 --> 00:36:46,633 "The Man" Becky Lynch! 578 00:36:46,700 --> 00:36:48,600 [Cole] We heard from Becky earlier tonight. 579 00:36:48,666 --> 00:36:51,333 She talked about the opportunity to defend this championship 580 00:36:51,400 --> 00:36:53,333 against women from all over the world. 581 00:36:53,400 --> 00:36:55,366 She said it's about taking chances, 582 00:36:55,433 --> 00:36:58,100 showing how impressive they are. 583 00:36:58,166 --> 00:37:00,566 And Indi Hartwell, from Melbourne, Australia, 584 00:37:00,633 --> 00:37:03,400 has the opportunity to do just that here tonight. 585 00:37:03,466 --> 00:37:04,466 on Monday Night Raw. 586 00:37:04,566 --> 00:37:07,433 Witty, ambitious, impressive. 587 00:37:07,500 --> 00:37:10,400 Will tonight be Indi Hartwell's night? 588 00:37:10,466 --> 00:37:14,466 -[Wade] I spoke to Indi Hartwell earlier-- -[Cole] Oh! Came out of the box quickly. 589 00:37:14,533 --> 00:37:15,933 [Barrett exclaims] 590 00:37:16,000 --> 00:37:18,466 With that Manhandle Slam right off the bat. 591 00:37:18,533 --> 00:37:20,400 [Cole] And a clothesline by Hartwell. 592 00:37:20,466 --> 00:37:21,733 And Becky gonna regroup. 593 00:37:21,799 --> 00:37:23,933 [Wade] I spoke to Indi Hartwell earlier today. 594 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:27,733 I asked how the hell she was going to beat somebody as good as Becky Lynch. 595 00:37:27,799 --> 00:37:30,733 She said, "Listen, I've been studying Becky Lynch for the last ten years. 596 00:37:30,799 --> 00:37:33,166 I've seen every single one of her matches. 597 00:37:33,233 --> 00:37:35,900 I know more about Lynch than Lynch knows about me. 598 00:37:35,966 --> 00:37:37,133 That's my edge. 599 00:37:37,200 --> 00:37:38,666 [Cole] Kick to the back of the neck. 600 00:37:38,733 --> 00:37:40,700 Becky Lynch is gonna head up top now, top rope. 601 00:37:40,766 --> 00:37:42,100 Indi Hartwell in trouble. 602 00:37:42,166 --> 00:37:44,366 Becky has to leap over her, roll through, 603 00:37:44,433 --> 00:37:47,299 and now Hartwell and Becky 604 00:37:48,200 --> 00:37:49,933 exchanging blows, center of the ring. 605 00:37:50,000 --> 00:37:51,299 Backslide by the champion. 606 00:37:51,366 --> 00:37:54,700 -Shoulders down, kick-out at two. -[Wade] A slightly nervy start there 607 00:37:54,766 --> 00:37:57,566 from Indi Hartwell, sometimes takes a couple of minutes 608 00:37:57,633 --> 00:38:00,266 to get going in a match, which can be a massive danger 609 00:38:00,333 --> 00:38:02,566 against someone as good as Becky Lynch. 610 00:38:02,633 --> 00:38:05,433 [Cole] Candice LeRae, the longtime friend of Indi Hartwell, looking on. 611 00:38:05,500 --> 00:38:08,133 And now Becky Lynch dropped to the mat 612 00:38:08,200 --> 00:38:11,033 and Hartwell looking to out-power Becky here in this match tonight, 613 00:38:11,100 --> 00:38:13,466 dropping Becky on the top rope. 614 00:38:13,533 --> 00:38:15,566 -[Wade] Fireman's snake eyes. -[Cole] Oh! 615 00:38:15,633 --> 00:38:17,333 -This is much better. -[Cole] Side slam. 616 00:38:17,400 --> 00:38:19,466 For the championship, hooking the leg! 617 00:38:19,533 --> 00:38:20,900 And a kick-out! 618 00:38:20,966 --> 00:38:23,966 [Wade] Yeah, Indi is something of a powerhouse at times. 619 00:38:24,033 --> 00:38:27,633 Needs to use that power to her advantage against "The Man" Becky Lynch, 620 00:38:27,700 --> 00:38:29,566 [Cole] Indi has a chip on her shoulder as well. 621 00:38:29,633 --> 00:38:32,833 You mentioned before, she never lost the NXT women's championship. 622 00:38:32,933 --> 00:38:35,466 Becky knocks Indi down. 623 00:38:35,533 --> 00:38:37,533 Hartwell willing to take risks. 624 00:38:38,366 --> 00:38:40,133 She has that 'No BS' attitude. 625 00:38:40,733 --> 00:38:43,299 Now looking to regroup as Becky Lynch, 626 00:38:43,366 --> 00:38:45,100 the champion with the baseball slide. 627 00:38:45,166 --> 00:38:48,166 Indi rolling out of harm's way momentarily, 628 00:38:49,100 --> 00:38:50,166 and now, 629 00:38:50,933 --> 00:38:53,400 whipping Lynch into the barricade! 630 00:38:53,466 --> 00:38:56,833 Can Hartwell win the championship, or can Becky hang on? 631 00:38:57,966 --> 00:38:59,166 [referee] One! 632 00:39:01,666 --> 00:39:03,133 [Cole] We're back live on Raw. 633 00:39:03,200 --> 00:39:06,200 Becky Lynch trying to again regain control of this match-up. 634 00:39:06,266 --> 00:39:10,666 Indi Hartwell has been giving the NXT women's champion all she can handle. 635 00:39:10,733 --> 00:39:12,966 [Wade] Yeah, undoubtedly. It's been real back and forth. 636 00:39:13,033 --> 00:39:16,566 And once again, Indi Hartwell growing into this match-up, 637 00:39:16,633 --> 00:39:18,000 hitting a rhythm, 638 00:39:18,066 --> 00:39:20,666 looking to recapture the gold she never lost. 639 00:39:20,733 --> 00:39:24,066 [Cole] Hartwell going to the top rope. An opportunity here to take out Lynch. 640 00:39:24,133 --> 00:39:27,133 There's the elbow right to the spine. Cover by Hartwell! 641 00:39:27,200 --> 00:39:30,100 To win the championship! And a kick-out. 642 00:39:30,166 --> 00:39:32,900 And looking on, that is Lyra Valkyria from NXT. 643 00:39:32,966 --> 00:39:36,033 She will face the winner of this match up tomorrow night, 644 00:39:36,100 --> 00:39:39,799 right here on USA, part of NXT Halloween Havoc, 645 00:39:39,866 --> 00:39:41,900 Night Number 1. 646 00:39:41,966 --> 00:39:44,100 [Wade] Valkyria has gotta be loving these two ladies 647 00:39:44,166 --> 00:39:48,233 tearing strips off one another, making her job easier tomorrow! 648 00:39:48,299 --> 00:39:50,366 [Cole] Roll-up here and a kick-out. 649 00:39:52,466 --> 00:39:55,000 And now Becky trying to wrestle Hartwell down to the mat 650 00:39:55,066 --> 00:39:57,400 to try to perhaps set up the Disarm-Her. 651 00:39:57,466 --> 00:39:58,666 [Wade] Easier said than done 652 00:39:58,733 --> 00:40:01,166 against a bigger, stronger superstar like Hartwell. 653 00:40:01,233 --> 00:40:02,299 But that was nice! 654 00:40:02,366 --> 00:40:03,799 -[Cole] Cover, to retain! -One! Two! 655 00:40:03,866 --> 00:40:05,833 [Cole] Hartwell kicks at two. 656 00:40:05,900 --> 00:40:09,900 And Candice LeRae again, longtime friend of Indi Hartwell, 657 00:40:09,966 --> 00:40:10,799 looking on. 658 00:40:10,866 --> 00:40:14,600 long relationship with these two back at NXT. 659 00:40:14,666 --> 00:40:16,533 [Wade] Candice LeRae is the most nervous person 660 00:40:16,600 --> 00:40:17,933 in the building right now, 661 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:21,200 watching her mentee Indi Hartwell. 662 00:40:21,266 --> 00:40:24,200 -Biggest opportunity of Indy's career. -[crowd cheering] 663 00:40:24,266 --> 00:40:26,500 But it's going south in a hurry, thanks to "The Man." 664 00:40:26,566 --> 00:40:29,933 [Cole] Becky Lynch looking to rally, looking for the Manhandle Slam. 665 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:32,866 Hartwell, full nelson, reverse into a waist lock. 666 00:40:35,266 --> 00:40:36,500 Hartwell with a boot! 667 00:40:36,566 --> 00:40:38,633 Down goes Becky! Collapses into the cover 668 00:40:38,700 --> 00:40:42,333 to win the NXT women's title, and a kick-out by Becky at two! 669 00:40:42,400 --> 00:40:45,600 [Wade] And that is the kind of kick-out that will knock the confidence 670 00:40:45,666 --> 00:40:48,000 of Indi Hartwell! Right to the kisser. 671 00:40:48,066 --> 00:40:50,033 -Thought she had the gold won. -[crowd] One! Two! 672 00:40:50,100 --> 00:40:51,933 [Wade] And so heartbreaking 673 00:40:52,000 --> 00:40:53,433 when your opponent kicks out. 674 00:40:53,500 --> 00:40:58,100 But you've got to bet when you're in there with someone as good as Becky Lynch, 675 00:40:58,166 --> 00:41:00,566 you need something very special to put her away. 676 00:41:00,633 --> 00:41:01,799 And this could be it. No! 677 00:41:01,866 --> 00:41:04,633 [Cole] Took a little bit too much time getting up to the second rope, 678 00:41:04,700 --> 00:41:06,566 and the veteran Becky Lynch capitalized. 679 00:41:06,633 --> 00:41:10,366 [Wade] Indi Hartwell has been beaten from pillar to post by the champ so far, 680 00:41:10,433 --> 00:41:13,933 Who can blame her for running out of gas at this point? 681 00:41:14,600 --> 00:41:17,433 [Cole] Becky looking Indy Hartwell here. 682 00:41:18,733 --> 00:41:20,366 What does Becky have in mind? 683 00:41:20,433 --> 00:41:22,900 Indy is up to the top rope. Superplex! 684 00:41:23,433 --> 00:41:25,833 Cover! I thought Becky went for the cover, no! 685 00:41:25,900 --> 00:41:26,799 For the Disarm-her! 686 00:41:26,866 --> 00:41:28,533 And now Indi trying to block. 687 00:41:28,600 --> 00:41:30,866 [Wade] Indi's got that one well-scouted. 688 00:41:30,933 --> 00:41:34,166 Watched every match of Becky's career, knew it was coming. 689 00:41:34,266 --> 00:41:35,466 Just a matter of when. 690 00:41:35,533 --> 00:41:37,900 [Cole] And again, Hartwell can keep her hands together. 691 00:41:37,966 --> 00:41:40,433 And now, Becky trying to turn this into a triangle. 692 00:41:40,500 --> 00:41:42,900 And Indi Hartwell now with the champ's shoulders. 693 00:41:42,966 --> 00:41:45,533 Now down on the mat, there's a two count! 694 00:41:45,600 --> 00:41:47,933 Becky gets her shoulder up at the last minute. 695 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:50,433 And now Hartwell powering out of this! 696 00:41:50,500 --> 00:41:53,533 -Look at the power of Indi Hartwell! -[crowd gasping] 697 00:41:53,600 --> 00:41:55,766 Cover! Stacks up the champion! 698 00:41:55,833 --> 00:41:58,100 -For the win! And a kick-out by Becky. -[roars] 699 00:41:58,166 --> 00:42:02,833 [Wade] Indi Hartwell digging deeper than she's ever dug before. 700 00:42:02,900 --> 00:42:07,166 So resourceful, so close to capturing the gold. 701 00:42:07,233 --> 00:42:10,033 [Cole] Yeah, but Indi Hartwell has got to get back on the attack here. 702 00:42:11,166 --> 00:42:13,200 [Wade] No point in feeling sorry for yourself. 703 00:42:13,266 --> 00:42:16,299 Everything is hurting in the body of Hartwell right now, 704 00:42:16,366 --> 00:42:17,366 and it just got worse. 705 00:42:17,433 --> 00:42:20,633 [Cole] Yeah, Becky Lynch took advantage of that momentary lapse. 706 00:42:20,700 --> 00:42:23,133 No! Spinebuster by Hartwell! 707 00:42:23,200 --> 00:42:25,533 -Stacks up the champ again for the win. -[crowd] One! Two! 708 00:42:25,600 --> 00:42:26,933 [Cole] Becky kicks at two! 709 00:42:27,000 --> 00:42:31,833 [Wade] When you are continually catching The Man Becky Lynch by surprise 710 00:42:31,900 --> 00:42:36,766 this deep in a match-up, you've got something very special, Indi Hartwell. 711 00:42:36,833 --> 00:42:39,733 [Cole] But again, Indi has to get back on the attack, Wade. 712 00:42:39,799 --> 00:42:41,133 Cannot waste any motion. 713 00:42:41,200 --> 00:42:43,200 Has to go right back at the champion. 714 00:42:43,266 --> 00:42:44,799 Becky is on the ropes here. 715 00:42:45,600 --> 00:42:48,433 [Wade] Becky Lynch completely rock body, but no! 716 00:42:48,500 --> 00:42:51,200 [Cole] And Becky, roll through now. Shoulders down. 717 00:42:51,266 --> 00:42:53,299 -Indi able to reverse. -[crowd] One! Two! 718 00:42:53,366 --> 00:42:55,266 [Cole] And Becky just kicks. 719 00:42:55,333 --> 00:42:57,466 [Wade] Count out Becky Lynch at your peril. 720 00:42:57,533 --> 00:42:58,799 [Cole] Went for the boot again. 721 00:42:58,866 --> 00:43:00,666 Becky Lynch trying to wrestle Hartwell down, 722 00:43:00,733 --> 00:43:02,266 and now Disarm-her locked in! 723 00:43:02,333 --> 00:43:04,133 Disarm-her locked in on Hartwell! 724 00:43:04,200 --> 00:43:06,900 [Wade] Impossible to block from that angle. 725 00:43:06,966 --> 00:43:09,533 Indi Hartwell nowhere near the ropes! This is it. 726 00:43:09,600 --> 00:43:11,966 -[Cole] Hartwell taps, Becky retains. -[bell rings] 727 00:43:13,233 --> 00:43:16,200 [Samantha] Here is your winner by submission, 728 00:43:16,266 --> 00:43:21,933 and still the NXT women's champion, 729 00:43:22,000 --> 00:43:25,166 "The Man" Becky Lynch! 730 00:43:25,233 --> 00:43:27,066 [Cole] Wade, earlier on in the match, 731 00:43:27,133 --> 00:43:28,533 Becky went for the Disarm-her. 732 00:43:28,600 --> 00:43:31,866 Then went for the armbar, trying to weaken Indi Hartwell, who blocked. 733 00:43:31,933 --> 00:43:35,033 But in the end, it was the Disarm-her for Becky 734 00:43:35,100 --> 00:43:36,900 that helped her retain the championship. 735 00:43:36,966 --> 00:43:39,799 [Wade] That is a championship-level mentality, 736 00:43:39,866 --> 00:43:41,933 a championship-level strategy. 737 00:43:42,000 --> 00:43:44,966 What an effort from Indi Hartwell. 738 00:43:45,033 --> 00:43:47,400 But the champ, "The Man" Becky Lynch, retains. 739 00:43:47,466 --> 00:43:51,766 [Cole] Yeah, but no rest for the weary, because in 24 hours, 740 00:43:51,833 --> 00:43:55,900 Becky Lynch will put the championship on the line yet again. 741 00:43:56,500 --> 00:44:01,266 But tonight, Indi Hartwell very game in this championship match 742 00:44:01,333 --> 00:44:04,566 and really impressed "The Man" Becky Lynch. 743 00:44:09,233 --> 00:44:13,166 But again now, Becky Lynch will turn her attention to tomorrow night. 744 00:44:13,233 --> 00:44:15,466 Night Number 1, Halloween Havoc, 745 00:44:15,533 --> 00:44:17,799 on NXT right here on USA. 746 00:44:19,466 --> 00:44:22,833 Becky Lynch will take on that woman, Lyra Valkyria. 747 00:44:22,900 --> 00:44:25,233 [indistinct conversation] 748 00:44:26,000 --> 00:44:30,533 And if you have not seen Lyra in action, you are in for a treat. 749 00:44:30,600 --> 00:44:34,166 And it could be the toughest test of Becky Lynch's 750 00:44:34,233 --> 00:44:36,900 NXT women's title reign, to date. 751 00:44:36,966 --> 00:44:38,400 [Wade] Get the ice packs ready. 752 00:44:38,466 --> 00:44:39,833 Get a good night's sleep, Lynch. 753 00:44:39,900 --> 00:44:41,633 You're in for a war tomorrow night. 754 00:44:44,066 --> 00:44:46,733 -[crowd cheering] -[Becky speaking inaudibly] 755 00:44:47,866 --> 00:44:50,299 [Cole] Candice LeRae, obviously disappointed over the-- 756 00:44:50,366 --> 00:44:52,033 -[shrieking] -Oh, wait a minute! 757 00:44:52,100 --> 00:44:53,333 [coughing] 758 00:44:54,200 --> 00:44:57,066 That was a message for Indi too. 759 00:45:01,366 --> 00:45:02,666 [Cole] Xia Li! 760 00:45:03,966 --> 00:45:05,466 Yeah, this looks good. 761 00:45:06,633 --> 00:45:08,433 Do me a favor. Be on your toes, though, right? 762 00:45:08,500 --> 00:45:10,866 These contract sightings will get crazy, as you're aware. 763 00:45:10,933 --> 00:45:12,700 And with the women lately, it's been chaotic. 764 00:45:12,766 --> 00:45:13,700 [man clears throat] 765 00:45:18,400 --> 00:45:19,566 Mind if we have a word? 766 00:45:24,500 --> 00:45:25,500 Give me a minute. 767 00:45:26,799 --> 00:45:27,900 Make it quick. 768 00:45:27,966 --> 00:45:28,900 That's fair. 769 00:45:28,966 --> 00:45:31,100 Listen, we got off on the wrong foot on Friday night. 770 00:45:31,166 --> 00:45:33,266 -Mm-hmm. -And that was totally on me. 771 00:45:33,333 --> 00:45:34,799 I take full responsibility for that. 772 00:45:34,866 --> 00:45:37,166 There was no need to have you escorted out of the building 773 00:45:37,233 --> 00:45:38,466 on SmackDown on Friday night. 774 00:45:38,533 --> 00:45:40,766 I just want you to know that I take full responsibility. 775 00:45:41,700 --> 00:45:42,900 Let's put it up to… 776 00:45:43,666 --> 00:45:44,966 rookie errors. 777 00:45:45,033 --> 00:45:46,833 All right? I'm just trying 778 00:45:46,900 --> 00:45:49,533 to establish my authority as the general manager of SmackDown. 779 00:45:49,600 --> 00:45:51,799 And look, like I said on my first night here, 780 00:45:51,866 --> 00:45:53,000 I just want to have 781 00:45:53,700 --> 00:45:55,900 healthy competition between our two brands. 782 00:45:55,966 --> 00:45:57,833 And do everything I can to prove that SmackDown 783 00:45:57,900 --> 00:46:00,566 is the number-one show in all of sports entertainment. 784 00:46:01,133 --> 00:46:03,766 But I don't want it to tarnish our professional relationship. 785 00:46:03,833 --> 00:46:06,733 So, I'm here, hat in hand, 786 00:46:06,799 --> 00:46:11,466 and, uh, hopefully you'll accept my sincere apologies. 787 00:46:11,533 --> 00:46:12,766 -Apologies? -Yes, sir. 788 00:46:12,833 --> 00:46:13,666 Hm. 789 00:46:15,400 --> 00:46:18,766 Look, I know what it's like to be the new guy, okay? 790 00:46:18,833 --> 00:46:20,533 And I understand having to set your agenda, 791 00:46:20,600 --> 00:46:22,666 and you want to put your stamp on things right away. 792 00:46:22,733 --> 00:46:24,566 Did I think it was out of line? Absolutely. 793 00:46:25,666 --> 00:46:28,633 Be that as it may, water under the bridge. 794 00:46:29,733 --> 00:46:31,700 -Okay. -Matter of fact, gesture of goodwill. 795 00:46:32,633 --> 00:46:33,833 You had me thrown out. 796 00:46:33,900 --> 00:46:37,100 Why don't you stay and see how the flagship operates on Mondays. 797 00:46:38,166 --> 00:46:40,000 Sounds good to me. I appreciate that. 798 00:46:40,066 --> 00:46:41,233 Thank you, sir. 799 00:46:41,299 --> 00:46:43,200 -Thank you. -Have a great show. Knock them down. 800 00:46:46,799 --> 00:46:48,666 How many security guards do we have tonight? 801 00:46:48,733 --> 00:46:50,766 You know what? No matter the number. Double it. 802 00:46:50,833 --> 00:46:52,033 -Yes, sir. -Thank you. 803 00:46:52,766 --> 00:46:55,100 [Cole] Well, general manager Adam Pearce is going to need 804 00:46:55,200 --> 00:46:59,066 all the security he can muster because coming up next, 805 00:46:59,133 --> 00:47:02,833 five of the world's best will sign the contract 806 00:47:02,900 --> 00:47:07,233 to meet in a Fatal 5-Way at Crown Jewel for the Women's World Championship. 807 00:47:07,299 --> 00:47:10,066 The contract signing live, and it's next. 808 00:47:13,400 --> 00:47:16,600 -[crowd] Three! Two! One! -[buzzer sounds] 809 00:47:16,666 --> 00:47:20,500 [Cole] The Road to WrestleMania begins the final Saturday of January 810 00:47:20,566 --> 00:47:23,033 at Tropicana Field in Tampa, St. Pete, Florida, 811 00:47:23,100 --> 00:47:25,566 with the 37th Royal Rumble. 812 00:47:25,633 --> 00:47:26,766 Tickets are now on sale. 813 00:47:26,833 --> 00:47:30,633 The Royal Rumble's become the fastest-selling in history. 814 00:47:30,700 --> 00:47:33,933 And the fastest selling special event in the history of Tropicana Field. 815 00:47:34,000 --> 00:47:35,766 Be a part of one of the most exciting 816 00:47:35,833 --> 00:47:37,400 and important events of the year, 817 00:47:37,466 --> 00:47:41,266 the 2024 Royal Rumble. 818 00:47:41,333 --> 00:47:43,766 But before we get there, a week from Saturday, 819 00:47:43,833 --> 00:47:47,033 we're in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for WWE Crown Jewel. 820 00:47:47,100 --> 00:47:49,866 And it is going to be nearly impossible 821 00:47:49,933 --> 00:47:53,066 for the world champion Rhea Ripley to keep her title. 822 00:47:53,133 --> 00:47:57,933 She only has a 20% chance in this Fatal 5-Way match 823 00:47:58,000 --> 00:47:59,666 to retain her championship. 824 00:47:59,733 --> 00:48:04,766 Because the first woman to gain pinfall or submission will be the world champion. 825 00:48:07,700 --> 00:48:10,933 Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the contract signing 826 00:48:11,000 --> 00:48:14,766 in order to make official our Fatal 5-Way match 827 00:48:14,833 --> 00:48:17,299 for the Women's World Championship 828 00:48:17,366 --> 00:48:19,633 at Crown Jewel. 829 00:48:21,100 --> 00:48:23,333 Now, as you've all noticed, the women's division, 830 00:48:23,400 --> 00:48:25,566 as of late, has been filled with chaos. 831 00:48:25,633 --> 00:48:29,700 And ordinarily, I would not reward that behavior with a championship match. 832 00:48:29,766 --> 00:48:34,500 But as you're all aware, the only place we settle things in WWE 833 00:48:34,566 --> 00:48:36,933 is right here in the ring. 834 00:48:37,000 --> 00:48:39,633 So I'm gonna get these signatures on the contract 835 00:48:39,700 --> 00:48:43,100 as fast as I can before it all goes to hell. 836 00:48:43,166 --> 00:48:47,633 But in order to do that, I need my challengers. 837 00:48:47,700 --> 00:48:50,133 ["Trap Queen" playing] 838 00:48:50,200 --> 00:48:52,299 Introducing first, 839 00:48:52,366 --> 00:48:54,900 Raquel Rodriguez! 840 00:48:54,966 --> 00:48:58,400 [Cole] In an interview with The Dallas Morning News over the weekend, 841 00:48:58,466 --> 00:49:00,433 Raquel Rodriguez talked about 842 00:49:00,500 --> 00:49:03,100 the importance of being in this match in Riyadh 843 00:49:03,166 --> 00:49:07,566 and about the powerhouses who have now taken over the women's division. 844 00:49:07,633 --> 00:49:09,966 ["Limb by Limb" playing] 845 00:49:10,033 --> 00:49:13,200 [Pearce] Shayna Baszler! 846 00:49:13,266 --> 00:49:15,966 [Cole] Perhaps the baddest woman in all of WWE. 847 00:49:16,033 --> 00:49:19,066 [Wade] Yeah, no doubt about it. As mean as they come. 848 00:49:19,133 --> 00:49:21,266 A terrifying human being 849 00:49:21,333 --> 00:49:24,400 who knows how to tear opponents limb from limb. 850 00:49:24,466 --> 00:49:26,500 [Cole] You saw Raquel signing the contract already. 851 00:49:26,566 --> 00:49:29,533 -[Pearce] Introducing next Zoey Stark! -["Cut Above the Rest" playing] 852 00:49:29,600 --> 00:49:31,666 [Cole] Listen, Zoey could be the dark horse. 853 00:49:31,733 --> 00:49:34,600 She said she's been dreaming about this for a long time, 854 00:49:34,666 --> 00:49:37,066 and finally that dream's come true. 855 00:49:37,133 --> 00:49:39,500 Shayna now inking her name 856 00:49:39,566 --> 00:49:41,233 to the Fatal 5-Way contract. 857 00:49:41,333 --> 00:49:44,233 [Wade] This is smart of Pearce. We're doing a quick-fire signing. 858 00:49:44,299 --> 00:49:45,833 Get them inked, get them out. 859 00:49:45,900 --> 00:49:47,033 Let's keep it clean. 860 00:49:48,433 --> 00:49:50,299 ["Not Like Most Girls" playing] 861 00:49:50,366 --> 00:49:54,933 -[Pearce] And finally, Nia Jax! -[crowd boos] 862 00:49:55,000 --> 00:49:57,166 [Cole] A former women's champion. 863 00:49:57,233 --> 00:49:59,200 The irresistible force. 864 00:49:59,266 --> 00:50:01,866 As Zoey Stark now signs the contract. 865 00:50:01,933 --> 00:50:03,233 Nia Jax has turned 866 00:50:03,299 --> 00:50:06,500 the entire women's division upside down 867 00:50:06,566 --> 00:50:08,033 here in WWE. 868 00:50:08,100 --> 00:50:12,633 [Wade] Undoubtedly. She's put a bull's eye on every woman in the division, 869 00:50:12,700 --> 00:50:16,533 and she's hit that bull's eye every time she's aimed. 870 00:50:18,433 --> 00:50:20,799 [Cole] And every one of the women in the ring right now 871 00:50:22,033 --> 00:50:25,133 have suffered the wrath of Nia Jax 872 00:50:25,200 --> 00:50:28,399 since she reappeared here in WWE. 873 00:50:29,100 --> 00:50:32,899 [Wade] Pearce didn't even bother getting a table for this contract signing. 874 00:50:32,966 --> 00:50:34,600 And that's how efficient we're being. 875 00:50:41,399 --> 00:50:43,833 [crowd boos] 876 00:50:45,299 --> 00:50:46,966 -Nia. -Where's… Where's Rhea? 877 00:50:49,033 --> 00:50:53,366 So you might have noticed that Rhea has kind of been the cause of all the chaos. 878 00:50:53,433 --> 00:50:55,433 So I'm gonna get Rhea's signature later. 879 00:50:55,500 --> 00:50:58,033 I'm trying to get everybody in here to sign it now, 880 00:50:58,100 --> 00:51:00,066 [crowd booing] 881 00:51:01,866 --> 00:51:04,299 If you want Rhea, all you gotta do is sign the contract. 882 00:51:04,366 --> 00:51:05,799 You'll have her at Crown Jewel. 883 00:51:09,333 --> 00:51:10,600 [crowd booing] 884 00:51:10,666 --> 00:51:12,766 [Cole] And Nia makes it official as well. 885 00:51:13,966 --> 00:51:16,500 With that, I have the signatures of our challengers-- 886 00:51:16,566 --> 00:51:19,433 ["Demon in Your Dreams" playing] 887 00:51:23,833 --> 00:51:26,700 [Cole] The world champion Rhea Ripley, 888 00:51:26,766 --> 00:51:29,333 who has been wheeling and dealing as of late. 889 00:51:29,399 --> 00:51:30,799 Now coming into the arena. 890 00:51:30,866 --> 00:51:32,333 Adam! 891 00:51:34,700 --> 00:51:38,066 I'm not sorry that I came out here prematurely… 892 00:51:38,133 --> 00:51:39,733 -[inaudible] -[crowd chanting] 893 00:51:39,799 --> 00:51:41,466 …because I got a little bit impatient. 894 00:51:41,533 --> 00:51:44,700 I got something that I need to get off of my chest. 895 00:51:44,766 --> 00:51:46,399 Yeah. You can chant my name. 896 00:51:47,633 --> 00:51:49,366 I got something. I need to get off my chest. 897 00:51:49,433 --> 00:51:52,333 Starting with you, Adam. 898 00:51:53,100 --> 00:51:56,100 I could beat every single one of these women 899 00:51:56,166 --> 00:51:58,399 in this ring individually. 900 00:51:58,466 --> 00:52:02,000 But this? This is a conspiracy. 901 00:52:02,066 --> 00:52:04,633 You did this to set me up. 902 00:52:05,333 --> 00:52:08,766 And look, the more that you try and control me, 903 00:52:10,366 --> 00:52:13,466 the more I'm gonna make your life a living hell. 904 00:52:13,533 --> 00:52:16,000 [crowd cheers] 905 00:52:16,633 --> 00:52:18,466 You're smart, though. You're smart. 906 00:52:18,533 --> 00:52:21,433 Making this a Fatal 5-Way match at Crown Jewel. 907 00:52:22,433 --> 00:52:23,633 And I see what you're doing. 908 00:52:23,700 --> 00:52:26,433 But the only thing that's gonna actually happen 909 00:52:27,066 --> 00:52:31,866 is you're going to have four less women in my division by the end of it. 910 00:52:32,799 --> 00:52:34,733 [crowd cheers] 911 00:52:34,799 --> 00:52:40,333 Because none of these women are gonna take this championship from me, 912 00:52:40,399 --> 00:52:42,266 whether you like it or not. 913 00:52:42,333 --> 00:52:44,299 Because at the end of the day, I will prove that 914 00:52:44,366 --> 00:52:47,366 I am the most dominant woman here in the WWE. 915 00:52:47,433 --> 00:52:49,233 You know why, Adam? 916 00:52:49,299 --> 00:52:52,633 Because Mommy is always on top! 917 00:52:52,700 --> 00:52:55,700 [crowd cheering] 918 00:52:57,566 --> 00:52:59,566 Oh, you're good. 919 00:53:00,399 --> 00:53:02,466 You are good. 920 00:53:02,533 --> 00:53:04,399 [crowd booing] 921 00:53:05,033 --> 00:53:06,933 Do you see what she's doing here? 922 00:53:07,733 --> 00:53:09,700 You're not going to step in the ring. 923 00:53:10,866 --> 00:53:11,799 You're smart. 924 00:53:11,866 --> 00:53:13,566 I see what you're doing. 925 00:53:15,133 --> 00:53:19,166 You want me to squash all of them for you? 926 00:53:21,600 --> 00:53:24,033 Which still leaves you with me. 927 00:53:24,100 --> 00:53:26,566 But this… this is smart. 928 00:53:26,633 --> 00:53:28,266 I love the way you're using your head. 929 00:53:28,333 --> 00:53:30,133 Shayna, you're smart. You get it. 930 00:53:31,200 --> 00:53:37,433 She wants me to squash you for her, right? 931 00:53:39,566 --> 00:53:42,500 Zoey, you're a smart cookie. 932 00:53:42,566 --> 00:53:48,366 -She wants me to squash you for her. -[crowd chanting] Nia sucks! 933 00:53:49,633 --> 00:53:51,233 I love this. 934 00:53:51,299 --> 00:53:52,600 Raquel, you're… 935 00:53:56,833 --> 00:53:59,633 I mean, you're from Texas, so… 936 00:53:59,700 --> 00:54:01,966 -Yeah, I am! Yeah, I am! -[crowd cheering] 937 00:54:02,033 --> 00:54:04,233 [inaudible] 938 00:54:06,033 --> 00:54:09,100 Let me break it down for you. 939 00:54:09,766 --> 00:54:11,866 [crowd booing] 940 00:54:11,933 --> 00:54:17,333 She wants me to s-- 941 00:54:18,133 --> 00:54:20,566 [Cole] Oh, Raquel with the right hand, has had enough! 942 00:54:20,633 --> 00:54:22,033 And things have broken down. 943 00:54:22,100 --> 00:54:25,333 And things not going the way the general manager, Adam Pearce, wanted. 944 00:54:25,399 --> 00:54:28,200 [Wade] Well, it was a nice try from Pearce, 945 00:54:28,266 --> 00:54:30,200 but that was inevitable. 946 00:54:30,266 --> 00:54:33,533 [Cole] And the security now in the ring trying to separate these women. 947 00:54:33,600 --> 00:54:34,700 Good luck with that. 948 00:54:34,766 --> 00:54:36,799 But just like Adam Pearce predicted, 949 00:54:36,866 --> 00:54:40,299 Rhea Ripley walked out here, Wade, and all hell broke loose. 950 00:54:40,366 --> 00:54:43,766 [Wade] Yeah, the second Ripley walked out, the fuse was lit. 951 00:54:44,733 --> 00:54:47,233 And now things are about ready to explode 952 00:54:47,299 --> 00:54:49,299 [Cole] I dunno where they got these security guys. 953 00:54:49,366 --> 00:54:51,366 But Raquel just tossed two of them outta the ring. 954 00:54:51,433 --> 00:54:54,200 -[Wade] With ease. -[Cole] Now Nia Jax does the, the same. 955 00:54:55,633 --> 00:54:58,200 -[Wade] So Pearce doubled security. -[all exclaiming] 956 00:54:58,266 --> 00:55:00,299 [Cole] Shayna, with a knee! 957 00:55:00,366 --> 00:55:01,966 And now Zoey and Nia! 958 00:55:03,733 --> 00:55:05,100 And the brawl is under way, 959 00:55:05,166 --> 00:55:08,566 and this is what the chaos is going to look like a week from Saturday, 960 00:55:08,633 --> 00:55:12,166 in the Fatal 5-Way for the women's championship! 961 00:55:12,233 --> 00:55:15,433 [Wade] Four of the most dominant women in WWE 962 00:55:15,500 --> 00:55:17,533 duking it out with the champ, 963 00:55:17,600 --> 00:55:19,766 keeping her hands clean for now. 964 00:55:19,833 --> 00:55:22,633 [Cole] And enjoying the chaos. 965 00:55:27,633 --> 00:55:29,666 [Rhea chanting] Fight! Fight! Fight! 966 00:55:29,733 --> 00:55:34,666 [Cole] And two of the most powerful women in WWE squaring off, 967 00:55:34,733 --> 00:55:37,133 and here we go! Jax and Rodriguez! 968 00:55:38,733 --> 00:55:40,733 [Wade] Everything's bigger in Texas, 969 00:55:40,799 --> 00:55:42,766 including the punches. 970 00:55:42,833 --> 00:55:46,299 [Cole] And finally, security in to separate. 971 00:55:46,366 --> 00:55:47,733 -[crowd booing] -But Rhea Ripley, 972 00:55:47,799 --> 00:55:49,366 she gets to laugh tonight. 973 00:55:50,533 --> 00:55:53,666 But a week from Saturday, there will be no laughing for the champion 974 00:55:53,733 --> 00:55:55,866 because no disqualifications, no count-outs. 975 00:55:56,433 --> 00:55:58,700 The champ doesn't even have to be involved… 976 00:55:58,766 --> 00:56:01,133 -[crowd] Let them fight! -[Cole] …in the decision. 977 00:56:01,200 --> 00:56:03,799 Nia and Raquel wiping out security guards, 978 00:56:03,866 --> 00:56:05,266 and they're going at it again! 979 00:56:05,333 --> 00:56:06,833 [Wade] Security needs to give up. 980 00:56:06,899 --> 00:56:08,866 You've got no chance with these women. 981 00:56:08,933 --> 00:56:11,233 [Cole] Samoan drop by Nia Jax! 982 00:56:13,233 --> 00:56:14,799 [crowd booing] 983 00:56:14,866 --> 00:56:16,766 And like Nia predicted, 984 00:56:17,500 --> 00:56:21,166 "I will squash everyone until it comes down 985 00:56:21,233 --> 00:56:24,366 to me and you, Rhea Ripley." 986 00:56:26,399 --> 00:56:28,100 Fatal 5-Way 987 00:56:28,166 --> 00:56:32,166 for the women's world championship a week from Saturday. 988 00:56:32,233 --> 00:56:35,000 Now, remember, a special start time 989 00:56:35,066 --> 00:56:37,966 of one o'clock in the afternoon, Eastern. 990 00:56:38,033 --> 00:56:40,233 Ten o'clock in the morning on the West Coast. 991 00:56:40,299 --> 00:56:43,666 A week from Saturday at Crown Jewel. 992 00:56:50,366 --> 00:56:51,899 [speaking indistinctly] 993 00:56:51,966 --> 00:56:54,166 I need you to deliver tonight. 994 00:56:54,233 --> 00:56:55,266 You want to listen to me? 995 00:56:55,333 --> 00:56:57,133 I need you to get the job done. 996 00:56:57,200 --> 00:57:01,466 And I need you to take Johnny Gargano out tonight. You hear me? 997 00:57:02,466 --> 00:57:05,533 Yeah. I remember. Take out Gargano. 998 00:57:05,600 --> 00:57:07,133 -Well-- -I got it. 999 00:57:07,200 --> 00:57:11,100 You better, because your performance reflects on me now. 1000 00:57:11,166 --> 00:57:13,500 You are my responsibility, so you better-- 1001 00:57:13,566 --> 00:57:15,500 Hey! Mate! 1002 00:57:15,566 --> 00:57:19,266 You know, your boss gave me a hell of a fight last week. 1003 00:57:19,333 --> 00:57:21,566 And let him know, if he wants round two, 1004 00:57:21,633 --> 00:57:23,466 whenever he's ready, I'm ready. 1005 00:57:24,899 --> 00:57:25,766 My boss. 1006 00:57:25,833 --> 00:57:27,200 -Yeah. -Hmm. 1007 00:57:28,399 --> 00:57:31,500 How about you go and tell him yourself? 1008 00:57:32,466 --> 00:57:33,866 Huh? Gio. 1009 00:57:39,533 --> 00:57:41,633 -Hey. -What do you want? 1010 00:57:41,700 --> 00:57:42,966 I want a match tonight. 1011 00:57:43,933 --> 00:57:48,000 Look, I'm feeling merciful, Tozawa, so the answer is no. 1012 00:57:50,033 --> 00:57:52,433 [roars] 1013 00:57:52,500 --> 00:57:55,399 I said, I want a match tonight! 1014 00:57:55,466 --> 00:57:56,366 You want a match? 1015 00:57:57,266 --> 00:57:58,833 It's your funeral. 1016 00:58:00,299 --> 00:58:02,166 What? What is going on here? 1017 00:58:02,233 --> 00:58:03,500 Not him. What are you thinking? 1018 00:58:03,566 --> 00:58:05,333 Put that thing away before you hurt yourself. 1019 00:58:05,399 --> 00:58:07,533 Coach Cable is not gonna be happy about this. 1020 00:58:07,600 --> 00:58:09,333 I'm supposed to be watching you. 1021 00:58:09,399 --> 00:58:12,200 [Cole] Well, Wade, earlier tonight on social media… 1022 00:58:12,266 --> 00:58:13,166 ["Rebel Heart" playing] 1023 00:58:13,233 --> 00:58:16,766 …Tozawa said that he was ready to try out the [stutters] curri-- 1024 00:58:16,833 --> 00:58:18,700 -I'll say it right. -[Wade] I beg your pardon? 1025 00:58:18,766 --> 00:58:20,799 [Cole laughs] He's ready to try out the lessons 1026 00:58:20,866 --> 00:58:23,033 that he's learned within the Alpha Academy. 1027 00:58:23,100 --> 00:58:24,466 So he picked Bronson Reed. 1028 00:58:24,533 --> 00:58:27,799 [Wade] Yeah, I mean, you're supposed to aim a little lower on day one, 1029 00:58:27,866 --> 00:58:30,000 but, uh, yeah, good luck with that, Tozawa. 1030 00:58:30,066 --> 00:58:31,233 It's your funeral. 1031 00:58:31,299 --> 00:58:33,666 [Cole] Meanwhile, Johnny Gargano may need some luck as well, 1032 00:58:33,733 --> 00:58:35,299 because he's heading into this match-up 1033 00:58:35,366 --> 00:58:40,100 with Giovanni Vinci, and Ludwig Kaiser will be along… along as well. 1034 00:58:40,166 --> 00:58:45,799 It's Gargano taking on Vinci, live next on Monday Night Raw. 1035 00:58:45,866 --> 00:58:47,799 Curriculum! I said it! See? 1036 00:58:50,000 --> 00:58:54,299 [Cole] Well, WWE Crown Jewel takes place a week from Saturday 1037 00:58:54,366 --> 00:58:57,299 at Mohammed Abdu Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 1038 00:58:57,366 --> 00:58:59,266 Tickets went on sale and sold out 1039 00:58:59,333 --> 00:59:01,600 in an incredible two hours. 1040 00:59:01,666 --> 00:59:02,866 However, great news. 1041 00:59:02,933 --> 00:59:05,333 Our production team is working feverishly 1042 00:59:05,399 --> 00:59:07,700 to open even more seats throughout the stadium. 1043 00:59:07,766 --> 00:59:10,399 Keep checking in at webook.com 1044 00:59:10,466 --> 00:59:13,500 to see when more seats will become available. 1045 00:59:14,799 --> 00:59:18,233 Johnny Gargano set for action here tonight on Monday Night Raw. 1046 00:59:19,000 --> 00:59:22,100 [Wade] Nice to see you put your dentures back in and can speak properly again, 1047 00:59:22,166 --> 00:59:23,566 -Michael Cole. -[Cole] Nice. 1048 00:59:24,233 --> 00:59:25,433 Age joke. 1049 00:59:25,500 --> 00:59:27,500 ["Symphony No. 9 in E Minor" playing] 1050 00:59:31,333 --> 00:59:32,399 [bell rings] 1051 00:59:32,466 --> 00:59:35,100 [Samantha] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 1052 00:59:35,166 --> 00:59:39,866 Making his way to the ring, accompanied by Ludwig Kaiser, 1053 00:59:39,933 --> 00:59:42,733 representing Imperium, 1054 00:59:42,799 --> 00:59:45,933 Giovanni Vinci! 1055 00:59:48,266 --> 00:59:50,533 [Cole] Vinci versus Gargano here tonight 1056 00:59:50,600 --> 00:59:52,000 on Monday Night Raw. 1057 00:59:53,066 --> 00:59:57,500 Do you have what it takes to survive Five Nights at Freddy's? 1058 00:59:57,566 --> 00:59:59,799 Don't miss the new movie. 1059 01:00:00,066 --> 01:00:02,200 and on Peacock, Friday. 1060 01:00:05,933 --> 01:00:08,066 You heard Kaiser tell Vinci, 1061 01:00:08,133 --> 01:00:09,899 "You need to deliver tonight." 1062 01:00:09,966 --> 01:00:14,766 "Your performance reflects on me in the eyes of Imperium Leader, Gunther." 1063 01:00:14,833 --> 01:00:17,299 And remember what Gunther told Vinci about Gargano… 1064 01:00:17,366 --> 01:00:19,333 -[bell dings] -[Cole] in this match last week. 1065 01:00:20,166 --> 01:00:22,866 [Wade] The orders from Gunther were clear last week. 1066 01:00:22,933 --> 01:00:25,233 This isn't just about victory. 1067 01:00:25,299 --> 01:00:26,433 I demand victory. 1068 01:00:26,500 --> 01:00:31,733 But I want Johnny Gargano put on the shelf just like Tommaso Ciampa. 1069 01:00:31,799 --> 01:00:34,100 -[Cole] That's… -[Wade] Stretch it or bust tonight. 1070 01:00:34,166 --> 01:00:37,666 [Cole] And Vinci a couple of uppercuts and Gargano fighting back as well. 1071 01:00:37,733 --> 01:00:42,566 The heart and soul of WWE in many ways, Johnny Gargano. 1072 01:00:42,633 --> 01:00:44,100 And look at Vinci. Oh! 1073 01:00:45,399 --> 01:00:48,399 Knee to the spine. As Kaiser likes what he sees. 1074 01:00:49,066 --> 01:00:51,100 Well, WWE Universe, do you have what it takes 1075 01:00:51,166 --> 01:00:52,600 to survive Five Nights at Freddy's? 1076 01:00:52,666 --> 01:00:55,733 Here's a quick look at the new movie in theaters and on Peacock, Friday. 1077 01:00:57,966 --> 01:01:00,200 [girl in movie] I just want to play. 1078 01:01:00,266 --> 01:01:01,666 [knives sharpening] 1079 01:01:01,733 --> 01:01:03,399 [girl laughing eerily] 1080 01:01:06,899 --> 01:01:08,733 I want you to meet the others. 1081 01:01:08,799 --> 01:01:10,866 -[monstrously eerie laughter] -[man screams] 1082 01:01:10,933 --> 01:01:11,966 [narrator] Rated PG-13. 1083 01:01:12,033 --> 01:01:14,566 -[Vinci grunts] -[Gargano grunting] Oh! 1084 01:01:14,633 --> 01:01:15,933 [Cole] Johnny Gargano may… 1085 01:01:16,000 --> 01:01:19,433 may not survive one night with Giovanni Vinci here tonight, 1086 01:01:19,500 --> 01:01:22,166 but he's getting manhandled by the Imperium member. 1087 01:01:22,233 --> 01:01:25,799 [Wade] Vinci has hit an 11 right off the bat tonight, 1088 01:01:25,866 --> 01:01:27,766 clearly making a beeline 1089 01:01:27,833 --> 01:01:31,500 for that spine of Johnny Gargano trying to put him on the shelf, 1090 01:01:31,566 --> 01:01:33,933 just as the Ring General demanded. 1091 01:01:34,000 --> 01:01:36,899 [Cole] Last week, Kaiser knocked off Gargano, thanks to Vinci. 1092 01:01:38,500 --> 01:01:41,399 Oh! What a kick right to the face of Gargano! 1093 01:01:41,466 --> 01:01:43,633 That is stunned so-called Johnny Wrestling. 1094 01:01:43,700 --> 01:01:45,133 -[Wade] Oh! -[Cole] My goodness! 1095 01:01:45,200 --> 01:01:47,533 And Gargano launching himself into Vinci. 1096 01:01:47,600 --> 01:01:48,966 And what a collision. 1097 01:01:49,466 --> 01:01:51,566 This is a hard-hitting affair here tonight. 1098 01:01:51,633 --> 01:01:53,966 [Wade] That slingshot spear of Gargano 1099 01:01:54,033 --> 01:01:56,933 is about the only offense he got from the word go. 1100 01:01:57,000 --> 01:01:59,399 But immediately swinging back is Vinci. 1101 01:02:00,733 --> 01:02:02,966 [Cole] And Gargano now taking the fight. 1102 01:02:05,433 --> 01:02:08,133 Giovanni Vinci, Gargano and Kaiser. Oh! 1103 01:02:08,200 --> 01:02:09,033 [Wade] Oh! 1104 01:02:09,100 --> 01:02:13,333 No distraction there from Kaiser, perhaps repaying Vinci from last week. 1105 01:02:13,399 --> 01:02:15,133 [Cole] Stop Gargano in his tracks. 1106 01:02:15,200 --> 01:02:17,266 And Vinci took advantage from behind. 1107 01:02:18,133 --> 01:02:20,766 And now Giovanni Vinci a powerhouse. 1108 01:02:21,433 --> 01:02:23,066 Gargano, though, lands on his feet. 1109 01:02:23,566 --> 01:02:25,833 And Johnny Gargano with a super kick to the face. 1110 01:02:25,899 --> 01:02:27,799 And now both men are down. 1111 01:02:28,700 --> 01:02:30,233 [Wade] Your breaking kick 1112 01:02:30,299 --> 01:02:33,333 to the point of the chin of Vinci's belly 1113 01:02:33,399 --> 01:02:34,566 but wait a second. 1114 01:02:34,633 --> 01:02:35,966 [Cole] Tomasso Ciampa. 1115 01:02:36,033 --> 01:02:39,200 Ciampa is back, driving Kaiser into the ring post 1116 01:02:39,266 --> 01:02:42,500 and now sending Kaiser into the timekeepers area. 1117 01:02:42,566 --> 01:02:44,600 Ciampa, returning from injury, 1118 01:02:44,666 --> 01:02:46,633 sending Kaiser out of the arena, 1119 01:02:47,133 --> 01:02:48,600 [Wade] Out of commission last week, 1120 01:02:48,666 --> 01:02:52,633 after being flattened in that sit down interview two weeks ago 1121 01:02:52,700 --> 01:02:54,299 by Imperial… wait a second! 1122 01:02:54,366 --> 01:02:55,333 [Cole] Gargano! 1123 01:02:55,399 --> 01:02:57,033 [Wade] One final beat. 1124 01:02:57,100 --> 01:02:58,833 [Cole] The one final beat, 1125 01:02:58,899 --> 01:03:01,066 DDT puts Vinci away. 1126 01:03:01,666 --> 01:03:02,666 ["Rebel Heart" playing] 1127 01:03:02,733 --> 01:03:04,633 [Samantha] Here is your winner. 1128 01:03:04,700 --> 01:03:08,266 Johnny Gargano. 1129 01:03:08,333 --> 01:03:11,899 [Cole] DIY in full force, Ciampa is back. 1130 01:03:11,966 --> 01:03:14,866 Gargano with the win over Vinci tonight. 1131 01:03:14,966 --> 01:03:18,933 [Wade] Well, Imperium tried their best to utilize the numbers game. 1132 01:03:19,000 --> 01:03:21,566 They'd taken out Ciampa a couple of weeks ago. 1133 01:03:21,633 --> 01:03:24,033 They didn't finish the job, however. 1134 01:03:24,100 --> 01:03:26,466 All is even and the Gunther 1135 01:03:26,533 --> 01:03:30,766 will be far from impressed with the performance of Vinci tonight. 1136 01:03:36,399 --> 01:03:39,799 [in Japanese] 1137 01:04:38,200 --> 01:04:40,133 ["Take Flight" playing] 1138 01:04:49,533 --> 01:04:51,933 [Samantha in English] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome 1139 01:04:52,633 --> 01:04:56,333 Logan Paul! 1140 01:04:56,966 --> 01:04:59,033 [Cole] Social media megastar, 1141 01:05:00,533 --> 01:05:03,100 free agent, WWE superstar, 1142 01:05:03,166 --> 01:05:06,066 Logan Paul was on SmackDown Friday night, where he found out 1143 01:05:06,133 --> 01:05:08,566 he's got a United States Championship match 1144 01:05:08,633 --> 01:05:11,466 with Rey Mysterio a week from Saturday 1145 01:05:11,533 --> 01:05:14,166 at Crown Jewel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 1146 01:05:14,233 --> 01:05:17,799 But what brings Logan Paul to Monday Night Raw tonight? 1147 01:05:17,866 --> 01:05:21,766 We find out live next from Dallas. 1148 01:05:27,600 --> 01:05:29,200 Back live on Monday Night Raw. 1149 01:05:29,266 --> 01:05:31,399 There is Logan Paul, who is here on Raw tonight. 1150 01:05:31,466 --> 01:05:34,366 But a week from Saturday, he'll be in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1151 01:05:34,433 --> 01:05:38,233 an opportunity to win the United States Championship 1152 01:05:38,299 --> 01:05:41,666 from the legendary Hall of Famer, Rey Mysterio. 1153 01:05:41,733 --> 01:05:44,566 Remember the special start time a week from Saturday. 1154 01:05:44,633 --> 01:05:47,500 For Crown Jewel, it's 1:00 in the afternoon Eastern, 1155 01:05:47,566 --> 01:05:51,466 10 a.m. in the morning on the West Coast on Peacock. 1156 01:05:54,600 --> 01:05:56,433 Dallas, Texas, wow. 1157 01:05:57,000 --> 01:05:59,133 [crowd cheering] 1158 01:05:59,200 --> 01:06:00,399 So much love. 1159 01:06:01,600 --> 01:06:03,533 Listen, y'all. You know what I just found out? 1160 01:06:04,700 --> 01:06:08,799 That fool that I beat in my boxing fight last weekend, 1161 01:06:10,299 --> 01:06:13,166 embarrassed himself so badly 1162 01:06:13,233 --> 01:06:16,200 that he got dropped by his fight league. 1163 01:06:18,266 --> 01:06:19,100 Dropped. 1164 01:06:19,733 --> 01:06:22,700 So, that means not only did I make him lose the fight, 1165 01:06:23,500 --> 01:06:26,566 -I made him lose his job. -[crowd gasps] 1166 01:06:26,633 --> 01:06:29,000 -[gasping] Unemployed. -[crowd gasps] 1167 01:06:29,066 --> 01:06:30,833 -Unhappy. -[crowd gasps] 1168 01:06:30,899 --> 01:06:33,000 -Unfulfilled. -[crowd gasps] 1169 01:06:33,066 --> 01:06:35,666 -It sucks to be that guy. -[crowd gasps] 1170 01:06:36,633 --> 01:06:39,899 But, Dallas, I guess because he's a free agent now, 1171 01:06:39,966 --> 01:06:42,833 I might be being a little harsh on him because, technically, 1172 01:06:42,899 --> 01:06:45,666 technically, I'm a free agent now too. 1173 01:06:46,899 --> 01:06:49,500 So all of you little Logan Paul haters, 1174 01:06:49,566 --> 01:06:51,299 back at home watching this, 1175 01:06:51,366 --> 01:06:54,299 quickly go! Run to your keyboards. 1176 01:06:54,866 --> 01:06:58,266 Because when I defeat Rey Mysterio at Crown Jewel, 1177 01:06:59,799 --> 01:07:03,033 and become the United States champion, 1178 01:07:03,100 --> 01:07:05,200 I'm gonna give y'all something to talk about. 1179 01:07:06,333 --> 01:07:07,700 [crowd boos] 1180 01:07:08,733 --> 01:07:10,833 And once I am champion, 1181 01:07:11,433 --> 01:07:14,633 I might even have to come back to Raw and defend my title. 1182 01:07:16,733 --> 01:07:17,566 And then… 1183 01:07:18,166 --> 01:07:19,766 ["Booyaka 619" playing] 1184 01:07:28,399 --> 01:07:30,733 Logan. 1185 01:07:30,799 --> 01:07:33,399 [crowd boos] 1186 01:07:47,233 --> 01:07:48,766 Logan. 1187 01:07:48,833 --> 01:07:50,600 [crowd boos ecstatically] 1188 01:07:51,433 --> 01:07:52,733 [Logan] Hey! 1189 01:07:52,799 --> 01:07:54,600 Hey, y'all shut your mouth. 1190 01:07:54,666 --> 01:07:56,833 And you show Dirty Dom some respect. 1191 01:07:57,433 --> 01:07:59,366 [crowd boos] 1192 01:08:04,166 --> 01:08:05,233 Logan. 1193 01:08:08,466 --> 01:08:10,566 This is so good. 1194 01:08:12,533 --> 01:08:16,399 The Champion to future Champion 1195 01:08:20,166 --> 01:08:24,033 I can't wait for you to be there and I can't beat that. 1196 01:08:28,333 --> 01:08:29,800 I appreciate that, Dom. 1197 01:08:30,500 --> 01:08:32,933 Well, you know, your dad was right about us. 1198 01:08:34,300 --> 01:08:35,800 You and I, amazing natural ability. 1199 01:08:36,899 --> 01:08:38,300 Dripping with passion. 1200 01:08:39,700 --> 01:08:41,099 But Rey left out one thing. 1201 01:08:41,166 --> 01:08:43,266 Rey left out what we've had to overcome. 1202 01:08:43,866 --> 01:08:47,899 Dominik, this man right here, grew up with a deadbeat dad. 1203 01:08:47,966 --> 01:08:53,566 And still somehow managed to become the Champion of an entire continent. 1204 01:08:54,266 --> 01:08:55,533 [crowd boos] 1205 01:08:55,599 --> 01:08:56,766 Wow! 1206 01:08:56,833 --> 01:08:59,766 Me, a kid from Ohio, 1207 01:08:59,833 --> 01:09:01,666 overcame the odds, 1208 01:09:01,733 --> 01:09:04,399 followed his passions, blazed his own trail, 1209 01:09:05,000 --> 01:09:07,800 changed the landscape of sports and entertainment. 1210 01:09:08,333 --> 01:09:10,700 So truthfully, the only person around here 1211 01:09:10,766 --> 01:09:14,266 who needs a humbling is Dominik's father, Rey. 1212 01:09:18,266 --> 01:09:19,166 I… 1213 01:09:19,233 --> 01:09:21,633 [crowd boos very loudly] 1214 01:09:24,633 --> 01:09:26,333 After Crown Jewel 1215 01:09:28,166 --> 01:09:29,066 [Logan] Dominik… 1216 01:09:29,133 --> 01:09:31,399 -[Dominik] Second from last! -…every single one of them. 1217 01:09:33,966 --> 01:09:36,800 At the Crown Jewel, you'll be the Champion, 1218 01:09:36,866 --> 01:09:40,099 and I'll be the only Mysterio with a title. 1219 01:09:41,899 --> 01:09:44,866 That's absolutely right, Dom. I can see it so vividly. 1220 01:09:44,933 --> 01:09:51,666 Logan Paul, WWE's United States Champion. 1221 01:09:52,800 --> 01:09:53,666 Oh, my gosh. 1222 01:09:54,233 --> 01:09:57,066 Oh, my gosh, I cannot wait for that ring announcement. 1223 01:09:57,900 --> 01:10:01,300 Which reminds me, actually, since I'm back on Monday Night Raw, 1224 01:10:01,900 --> 01:10:05,633 that means my favorite ring announcer is here. 1225 01:10:06,766 --> 01:10:08,333 Samantha Irvin. 1226 01:10:09,633 --> 01:10:12,599 Sammy, Samantha, how are you doing? 1227 01:10:13,500 --> 01:10:16,666 Listen, Sam, would you do me the honor 1228 01:10:17,466 --> 01:10:19,366 of joining me in this here ring? 1229 01:10:21,066 --> 01:10:21,966 [Dominik] Come on. 1230 01:10:23,333 --> 01:10:25,033 -Come on. -Come on, Sam. 1231 01:10:26,933 --> 01:10:28,666 I'm being, I'm being serious right now. 1232 01:10:30,099 --> 01:10:31,833 It's been a while since I've seen you. 1233 01:10:32,766 --> 01:10:35,966 Samantha, I owe you a genuine, heartfelt thank you. 1234 01:10:36,766 --> 01:10:38,166 I'm serious. Thank you, Samantha. 1235 01:10:39,033 --> 01:10:42,900 You deserve to be given your flowers, right here in this ring, 1236 01:10:42,966 --> 01:10:46,233 and to be recognized for everything that you do for this organization. 1237 01:10:46,300 --> 01:10:48,166 We all agree, guys, come on. 1238 01:10:48,233 --> 01:10:50,466 Give it up for Samantha. 1239 01:10:50,533 --> 01:10:52,700 [crowd clapping] 1240 01:10:53,566 --> 01:10:55,466 Samantha Irvin, ladies and gentlemen. 1241 01:10:55,533 --> 01:10:56,633 Come on. 1242 01:10:57,700 --> 01:10:59,033 Superstar. 1243 01:10:59,099 --> 01:11:01,666 Voice of the WWE. No one's doing it like her. 1244 01:11:12,099 --> 01:11:12,966 [Logan] Hi, Samantha. 1245 01:11:15,033 --> 01:11:16,300 Thank you. 1246 01:11:16,366 --> 01:11:18,099 Listen, I just wanted to say 1247 01:11:19,266 --> 01:11:20,666 I know it was hard for you 1248 01:11:21,500 --> 01:11:25,200 and I made it hard for you when you had to announce me 1249 01:11:25,766 --> 01:11:27,300 as the winner at Summer Slam 1250 01:11:27,366 --> 01:11:30,099 when I beat your fiancé, Ricochet, 1251 01:11:30,166 --> 01:11:31,233 which I did. 1252 01:11:33,333 --> 01:11:34,433 I did that. 1253 01:11:35,433 --> 01:11:37,066 But, Samantha, you kept it professional 1254 01:11:37,900 --> 01:11:40,166 and you did such an incredible job. 1255 01:11:41,500 --> 01:11:43,000 And I guess since we're all here, 1256 01:11:43,800 --> 01:11:46,833 would you do these people of Dallas a favor? 1257 01:11:46,900 --> 01:11:49,733 Give them a little preview of Crown Jewel 1258 01:11:49,800 --> 01:11:51,466 and announce me 1259 01:11:51,533 --> 01:11:55,966 as the new United States Champion right now. 1260 01:11:56,566 --> 01:11:58,466 [Dominik] Come on. You got it. 1261 01:11:59,800 --> 01:12:01,400 Right now, Samantha. 1262 01:12:01,466 --> 01:12:04,433 -[Dominik] And new… -And new… 1263 01:12:05,933 --> 01:12:07,166 And… 1264 01:12:07,233 --> 01:12:08,533 [Cole] Ricochet. 1265 01:12:09,066 --> 01:12:11,466 Ricochet taking out Logan Paul. 1266 01:12:12,300 --> 01:12:15,466 They have unfinished business from back at Summer Slam 1267 01:12:16,133 --> 01:12:18,566 which Logan Paul would cheat his way to a victory 1268 01:12:18,633 --> 01:12:19,533 over Ricochet. 1269 01:12:19,599 --> 01:12:20,733 Ricochet hasn't forgotten. 1270 01:12:21,533 --> 01:12:25,733 [Wade] You can't stand in a WWE ring and insult a guy's fiancée, 1271 01:12:25,800 --> 01:12:27,733 not expect a little payback. 1272 01:12:27,800 --> 01:12:30,233 [Cole] And Ricochet with a running knee to Dominik 1273 01:12:30,300 --> 01:12:32,066 and Dominik now in the drop zone. 1274 01:12:33,933 --> 01:12:37,200 And Ricochet is gonna make that punk Dominik pay. 1275 01:12:37,933 --> 01:12:39,900 [crowd cheering] 1276 01:12:44,333 --> 01:12:48,800 Logan Paul pulling Dominik out of harm's way. 1277 01:12:49,433 --> 01:12:51,266 Talk about two peas in a pod. 1278 01:12:52,566 --> 01:12:53,700 Maybe next time. 1279 01:12:54,500 --> 01:12:55,966 [Logan] I'll beat you. 1280 01:12:59,833 --> 01:13:01,266 [Cole] Look at those two. 1281 01:13:01,766 --> 01:13:03,900 [Wade] Logan Paul can't risk an injury. 1282 01:13:04,766 --> 01:13:07,166 And a Crown Jewel, Cole. I got to understand. 1283 01:13:07,233 --> 01:13:09,566 [Cole] They may be the most despised duo 1284 01:13:09,633 --> 01:13:11,400 on the entire planet. 1285 01:13:14,566 --> 01:13:15,900 [Logan] I'll beat you again, bro. 1286 01:13:16,466 --> 01:13:18,266 [Cole] And Ricochet, check in on his fiancée, 1287 01:13:18,333 --> 01:13:20,433 our ring announcer Samantha Irvin, 1288 01:13:20,500 --> 01:13:25,099 as Logan Paul was taken down by Ricochet and then got out of harm's way. 1289 01:13:26,300 --> 01:13:27,500 And the question is. 1290 01:13:28,400 --> 01:13:31,666 Will the ring announcement at Crown Jewel actually be 1291 01:13:31,733 --> 01:13:35,099 your new United States Champion, Logan Paul? 1292 01:13:35,166 --> 01:13:37,700 Because Logan Paul with an opportunity to knock off Rey Mysterio 1293 01:13:37,766 --> 01:13:39,066 a week from Saturday. 1294 01:13:39,133 --> 01:13:44,066 Dominik and Logan Paul may be the most despised duo in Texas right now. 1295 01:13:44,133 --> 01:13:46,800 They will be despised even more, 1296 01:13:46,866 --> 01:13:49,800 if Logan Paul is also holding Championship Gold 1297 01:13:49,866 --> 01:13:50,866 back to Crown Jewel. 1298 01:13:50,933 --> 01:13:52,466 [Cole] And speaking of champions. 1299 01:13:52,533 --> 01:13:54,233 ["Hot Mess" playing] 1300 01:13:57,966 --> 01:13:59,766 Chelsea Green, Piper Niven 1301 01:13:59,833 --> 01:14:03,933 the women's tag-team champions, here in WWE. 1302 01:14:04,000 --> 01:14:06,766 Now, they have a match-up coming up against Natalya. 1303 01:14:06,833 --> 01:14:09,166 And someone, Natalya's partner, Tegan Nox 1304 01:14:09,233 --> 01:14:11,900 out with an injury she suffered in NXT last week. 1305 01:14:11,966 --> 01:14:15,166 Who has Natalya picked to team with her tonight 1306 01:14:15,233 --> 01:14:16,800 against the tag-team champs? 1307 01:14:16,866 --> 01:14:20,933 We're going to find out live next, right here on Monday Night Raw. 1308 01:14:21,800 --> 01:14:23,066 ♪ I'm sweet and I'm savage ♪ 1309 01:14:23,133 --> 01:14:24,066 Hi, Dallas! 1310 01:14:26,400 --> 01:14:28,900 [Cole] There's Natalya set to take on the women's tag champs 1311 01:14:28,966 --> 01:14:30,166 Piper Niven and Chelsea Green. 1312 01:14:30,233 --> 01:14:34,166 But who is Natalya's partner going to be for this match-up tonight? 1313 01:14:34,233 --> 01:14:37,866 Tegan Nox, out of action, injured in NXT last week. 1314 01:14:39,266 --> 01:14:40,866 ♪ Pay attention, pay attention ♪ 1315 01:14:40,933 --> 01:14:43,000 ["The Strangeling" playing] 1316 01:14:46,400 --> 01:14:50,233 [Cole] Well, a former women's champion in her own right, Nikki Cross. 1317 01:14:50,933 --> 01:14:54,400 Normally, screwbally and flaky. 1318 01:14:54,466 --> 01:14:56,833 Obviously, uh, very intense 1319 01:14:56,900 --> 01:15:00,133 as she heads into this match-up against the tag champs tonight. 1320 01:15:00,200 --> 01:15:04,099 [Wade] Wow, it's rare to see Nikki Cross as focused as this, you're right. 1321 01:15:04,200 --> 01:15:07,833 She's normally oscillating wildly around the ringside area, 1322 01:15:07,900 --> 01:15:09,366 about 100 miles an hour. 1323 01:15:09,433 --> 01:15:14,033 But, perhaps, focused on defeating the tag champions tonight 1324 01:15:14,099 --> 01:15:16,400 has put her into this zone? 1325 01:15:17,533 --> 01:15:18,866 [Cole] Zone describes it. 1326 01:15:18,933 --> 01:15:22,300 Normally, she's barney or out to lunch, some would say, and… 1327 01:15:22,366 --> 01:15:24,533 tonight she is just slowly making her way to the ring. 1328 01:15:24,599 --> 01:15:27,133 Natalya is already in the ring. The match is underway. 1329 01:15:27,200 --> 01:15:28,866 Starting things off with Chelsea Green. 1330 01:15:28,933 --> 01:15:32,633 [Wade] You question the kind of chemistry that Cross and Natalya are gonna have 1331 01:15:32,700 --> 01:15:34,633 having never really tagged together before. 1332 01:15:34,700 --> 01:15:37,233 I don't know what kind of strategy they would have come up with. 1333 01:15:37,300 --> 01:15:39,466 [Cole] Both veterans, both former women's champions. 1334 01:15:39,533 --> 01:15:42,733 -[Chelsea] Oh, my God! -[Cole] Natalya rolling up Green. 1335 01:15:42,800 --> 01:15:45,733 Win here tonight would gain Natalya and Nikki 1336 01:15:45,800 --> 01:15:48,166 perhaps a future tag-team championship opportunity. 1337 01:15:48,233 --> 01:15:51,333 Dragging Chelsea, nice jack-knife cover by Natalya. 1338 01:15:51,400 --> 01:15:53,533 Chelsea turns it into a cover and a kick-out. 1339 01:15:53,599 --> 01:15:56,000 [Wade] I'm getting freaked out by Nikki Cross on the edge. 1340 01:15:56,066 --> 01:15:57,333 What the hell she doing? 1341 01:15:57,400 --> 01:16:00,466 [Cole] She hasn't blinked since she walked out here. I can tell you that. 1342 01:16:00,533 --> 01:16:01,633 [Wade] Trance or something? 1343 01:16:01,700 --> 01:16:04,700 [Cole] A roll-up by Natalya looking for the victory and a kick-out. 1344 01:16:04,766 --> 01:16:06,200 [Wade] I'm trying my best to watch. 1345 01:16:06,266 --> 01:16:08,233 How can you take your eyes off Cross? 1346 01:16:08,300 --> 01:16:10,200 [Cole] Well, maybe she's focused, Wade. 1347 01:16:10,266 --> 01:16:12,866 -Ah! -[Wade] She's not watching the match. 1348 01:16:12,933 --> 01:16:14,166 I'll tell you that for free. 1349 01:16:14,233 --> 01:16:16,433 [Cole] Now, Piper Niven causing a distraction. 1350 01:16:16,500 --> 01:16:19,200 Chelsea Green from behind, a blow to the back of Natalya 1351 01:16:19,266 --> 01:16:21,233 and a big kick and down goes Natalya. 1352 01:16:21,300 --> 01:16:22,133 And again, 1353 01:16:22,200 --> 01:16:25,933 in this weird state, Nikki Cross is staring straight ahead, 1354 01:16:26,866 --> 01:16:28,466 standing on the apron, 1355 01:16:28,533 --> 01:16:29,366 has not moved. 1356 01:16:29,433 --> 01:16:32,266 [Wade] No words of encouragement, no reaching for a tag. 1357 01:16:34,000 --> 01:16:37,533 [Cole] And Piper Niven, now, splashing Natalya in the corner. 1358 01:16:38,266 --> 01:16:40,333 At this point, Natalya should've just gotten… 1359 01:16:40,400 --> 01:16:42,166 [Wade] Give her the benefit of the doubt. 1360 01:16:42,233 --> 01:16:44,900 Perhaps Nikki Cross is just waiting for Natalya 1361 01:16:44,966 --> 01:16:46,333 to crawl over and reach… 1362 01:16:46,400 --> 01:16:48,900 [Cole] Like playing possum or something like that? 1363 01:16:48,966 --> 01:16:51,400 [Wade] I mean, she looks disinterested? 1364 01:16:52,433 --> 01:16:54,166 -Catatonic? -Knock it off! 1365 01:16:54,233 --> 01:16:56,400 [Cole] Maybe she's playing possum, like I said. 1366 01:16:56,466 --> 01:16:59,700 [Wade] It's not been a particularly effective strategy so far 1367 01:16:59,766 --> 01:17:01,733 because Natalya is getting battered. 1368 01:17:02,766 --> 01:17:04,466 [Cole] Green blow to the back of the neck, 1369 01:17:04,533 --> 01:17:06,466 Piper Niven with a clothesline 1370 01:17:06,533 --> 01:17:07,766 cover, now, by Chelsea. 1371 01:17:07,833 --> 01:17:10,200 Hook of the leg. Natalya kicks out at two. 1372 01:17:10,266 --> 01:17:11,099 Come on! 1373 01:17:11,166 --> 01:17:14,766 [Cole] And reaching back for a tag. And Nikki Cross yet to make a move. 1374 01:17:14,833 --> 01:17:17,233 -[Wade] Did someone get Nikki Cross… -[Cole] She did move. 1375 01:17:17,300 --> 01:17:19,166 Nikki just fell off the apron 1376 01:17:19,233 --> 01:17:22,133 and now is wandering aimlessly at ringside. 1377 01:17:22,200 --> 01:17:25,800 Captain Lou Albano once did this in Raw back in '98 at the garden. 1378 01:17:25,866 --> 01:17:28,033 But it's different when Cross wanders back now 1379 01:17:28,099 --> 01:17:29,833 towards the locker room. 1380 01:17:29,900 --> 01:17:32,133 -[Wade] The undertaker following… -[Cole] Oh! 1381 01:17:32,200 --> 01:17:34,466 Natalya with a released German suplex to Chelsea Green. 1382 01:17:36,700 --> 01:17:39,366 Nikki Cross continues to just wander away from ringside. 1383 01:17:39,433 --> 01:17:42,333 So, Natalya, really in a two-on-one situation here. 1384 01:17:42,400 --> 01:17:44,566 But can you imagine if Natalya could pick up the win 1385 01:17:44,633 --> 01:17:45,566 by herself 1386 01:17:45,633 --> 01:17:47,099 against the tag-team champions? 1387 01:17:47,166 --> 01:17:48,766 [Wade] She's going to have to, 1388 01:17:48,833 --> 01:17:51,633 because that was the worst tag partner in history. 1389 01:17:51,700 --> 01:17:53,466 [Cole] And a big clothesline 1390 01:17:53,966 --> 01:17:55,300 by Natalya. 1391 01:17:55,366 --> 01:17:57,400 She may pin the tag champs. 1392 01:17:57,466 --> 01:18:00,266 Almost had her kick-out by Chelsea at two. 1393 01:18:00,333 --> 01:18:05,233 [Wade] Split second away from victory in an almost impossible effort here 1394 01:18:05,300 --> 01:18:06,566 from Natalya. 1395 01:18:08,200 --> 01:18:11,400 [Cole] Outstanding switch for Green. 1396 01:18:11,466 --> 01:18:13,366 -Ping! -[Cole] Natalya. 1397 01:18:13,866 --> 01:18:15,633 Tag made by Piper Niven. 1398 01:18:17,033 --> 01:18:18,866 Not sure Natalya realizes the tag was made. 1399 01:18:18,933 --> 01:18:20,266 She's about to. 1400 01:18:20,333 --> 01:18:22,066 Because Piper Niven… 1401 01:18:23,966 --> 01:18:26,099 [Cole] Oh, Natalya. And now Chelsea Green. 1402 01:18:26,166 --> 01:18:28,800 [Wade] Well, it's two on one. What chance have you got? 1403 01:18:28,866 --> 01:18:30,333 Unpretty her. 1404 01:18:30,400 --> 01:18:32,033 [Cole] And Piper Niven. 1405 01:18:32,099 --> 01:18:33,866 Nothing pretty about that. 1406 01:18:33,933 --> 01:18:38,166 Just flat-out power on the big Cross body. 1407 01:18:38,233 --> 01:18:39,466 Niven and Chelsea win. 1408 01:18:39,533 --> 01:18:40,966 [Samantha] Here are your winners. 1409 01:18:41,033 --> 01:18:45,200 The WWE women's tag-team champion, 1410 01:18:45,266 --> 01:18:47,066 Chelsea Green 1411 01:18:47,133 --> 01:18:49,200 and Piper Niven. 1412 01:18:49,266 --> 01:18:52,000 [Cole] I've got a great idea. You should take leave right now 1413 01:18:52,066 --> 01:18:54,766 and go to the back and do an exclusive interview with Nikki Cross 1414 01:18:54,833 --> 01:18:55,900 and find out. 1415 01:18:55,966 --> 01:18:59,366 Wait a second, Michael Cole. You're the journalist, not me. 1416 01:18:59,433 --> 01:19:01,033 Nonetheless, we kicked off Raw tonight 1417 01:19:01,099 --> 01:19:04,066 with a confrontation between Cody Rhodes and the Judgment Day. 1418 01:19:06,233 --> 01:19:11,599 Why don't we give everybody a preview of Crown Jewel right now? 1419 01:19:14,800 --> 01:19:16,599 [Cole] Priest and Finn didn't look concerned. 1420 01:19:16,666 --> 01:19:18,733 I like that idea. 1421 01:19:19,566 --> 01:19:22,200 [Cole] It seemed like they almost had their own plan in mind. 1422 01:19:22,266 --> 01:19:25,033 Because Rhea Ripley and Dominik would come down to the ring. 1423 01:19:25,099 --> 01:19:27,333 Now, Uso would attack Dominik from behind, 1424 01:19:27,400 --> 01:19:28,700 helping out Cody Rhodes. 1425 01:19:28,766 --> 01:19:31,200 Finn Bálor would battle Jey Uso, 1426 01:19:31,266 --> 01:19:34,000 which left Priest and Bálor against Cody Rhodes 1427 01:19:34,066 --> 01:19:35,533 in a two-on-one situation. 1428 01:19:36,300 --> 01:19:37,833 Yeah, Bálor now fighting Uso 1429 01:19:37,900 --> 01:19:39,466 as Priest was dumped out of the ring. 1430 01:19:39,533 --> 01:19:40,500 Rhodes, 1431 01:19:41,800 --> 01:19:42,800 would be attacked 1432 01:19:43,599 --> 01:19:44,466 from behind. 1433 01:19:44,533 --> 01:19:46,099 Watch the bottom of your screen 1434 01:19:46,166 --> 01:19:48,666 as Cody Rhodes clears out the announce table here. 1435 01:19:48,733 --> 01:19:51,900 [Wade] Yeah, well, the plan is always the numbers game for Judgment Day. 1436 01:19:51,966 --> 01:19:53,133 Jey Uso can… 1437 01:19:53,200 --> 01:19:54,599 [Cole] JD McDonagh! 1438 01:19:54,666 --> 01:19:57,400 [Wade] I'll tell the return of JD McDonagh 1439 01:19:57,466 --> 01:19:59,666 who's been at odds with Priest of late 1440 01:19:59,733 --> 01:20:02,233 but back out of the doghouse, after this, 1441 01:20:02,966 --> 01:20:04,766 flattening Cody Rhodes. 1442 01:20:04,833 --> 01:20:06,533 [Cole] And again, the focus of the attack 1443 01:20:06,599 --> 01:20:11,133 the left leg of Cody Rhodes and officials not quite making it in time. 1444 01:20:11,200 --> 01:20:14,966 Damian Priest crushing the ankle of Cody Rhodes. 1445 01:20:15,900 --> 01:20:18,400 [Wade] Absolutely sickening moment. 1446 01:20:19,166 --> 01:20:20,433 Steel on bone. 1447 01:20:20,500 --> 01:20:22,800 There's only ever going to be one winner. 1448 01:20:22,866 --> 01:20:26,033 [Cole] And the only medical update we have on Cody Rhodes right now 1449 01:20:26,099 --> 01:20:29,166 is that Cody has suffered an ankle injury. 1450 01:20:32,666 --> 01:20:34,766 [crowd cheering] 1451 01:20:39,733 --> 01:20:41,133 What do you want, Drew? 1452 01:20:42,066 --> 01:20:43,300 Man, I just want to say, 1453 01:20:43,933 --> 01:20:45,366 I'm sorry what happened last week. 1454 01:20:45,433 --> 01:20:48,266 I can't possibly imagine how it feels 1455 01:20:48,333 --> 01:20:50,833 to have the bloodline cost you a championship. 1456 01:20:52,000 --> 01:20:53,800 On the plus side, I gained some great advice. 1457 01:20:53,866 --> 01:20:55,166 It's really been helping me out. 1458 01:20:55,800 --> 01:20:56,733 It's real simple. 1459 01:20:58,033 --> 01:20:58,933 Just get over it. 1460 01:21:01,800 --> 01:21:02,766 Oh, Jey, 1461 01:21:04,066 --> 01:21:05,000 you in on Raw? 1462 01:21:05,666 --> 01:21:07,200 This match with Sami doesn't happen. 1463 01:21:08,166 --> 01:21:09,166 Because whatever happens, 1464 01:21:10,300 --> 01:21:11,599 is on you. 1465 01:21:13,366 --> 01:21:14,833 [crowd cheering] 1466 01:21:15,366 --> 01:21:18,566 ["World's Apart" playing] 1467 01:21:18,633 --> 01:21:20,500 [Cole] Drew does have a point. 1468 01:21:25,266 --> 01:21:26,933 [crowd chanting] Let's go! 1469 01:21:29,033 --> 01:21:31,866 [Cole] For Sami Zayn, this is a big opportunity tonight 1470 01:21:31,933 --> 01:21:33,666 here on Monday Night Raw 1471 01:21:33,733 --> 01:21:36,933 to establish himself as a player in the Main Event scene. 1472 01:21:37,000 --> 01:21:39,033 We'll talk all about that when we return 1473 01:21:39,099 --> 01:21:40,833 because coming up next, 1474 01:21:40,900 --> 01:21:42,966 Sami Zayn goes one-on-one 1475 01:21:43,033 --> 01:21:44,200 with the number one contender 1476 01:21:44,266 --> 01:21:46,233 for the World Heavyweight Championship. 1477 01:21:46,300 --> 01:21:49,300 It's Zayn and McIntyre, live next. 1478 01:21:58,033 --> 01:21:58,900 [Miz] Adam Pearce. 1479 01:21:59,966 --> 01:22:00,866 Yeah. 1480 01:22:00,933 --> 01:22:02,233 -Hi. -Hi. 1481 01:22:02,300 --> 01:22:05,766 I'm the most must-see WWE superstar of all time, The Miz. 1482 01:22:05,833 --> 01:22:06,700 Yeah, I know that. 1483 01:22:06,766 --> 01:22:08,500 -Do you? -I think so, yeah. 1484 01:22:08,566 --> 01:22:12,866 Wow, because it's been weeks since I've had something worthy, 1485 01:22:12,933 --> 01:22:15,400 something worthy of my stature on this show. 1486 01:22:15,466 --> 01:22:17,633 I find it amazing that I need to remind you 1487 01:22:17,866 --> 01:22:20,733 that I am the first-ever, two-time Grand Slam champion in history. 1488 01:22:20,833 --> 01:22:23,766 I beat John Cena in the Main Event of WrestleMania. 1489 01:22:23,833 --> 01:22:25,833 I made the Intercontinental Championship 1490 01:22:25,900 --> 01:22:29,200 the most prestigious and relevant title in all of WWE, 1491 01:22:29,266 --> 01:22:32,200 making me the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all time. 1492 01:22:32,266 --> 01:22:33,400 You know who knows that? 1493 01:22:33,466 --> 01:22:35,400 Nick Aldis knows that. 1494 01:22:35,466 --> 01:22:38,700 He understands the talents that I possess. 1495 01:22:38,766 --> 01:22:40,933 And what are you doing? 1496 01:22:42,766 --> 01:22:44,400 -Signed it. -Thank you. 1497 01:22:45,166 --> 01:22:46,066 I'm keeping the pen. 1498 01:22:46,733 --> 01:22:47,733 -What… did… -Enough. 1499 01:22:49,533 --> 01:22:50,666 Where's the camera going? 1500 01:22:51,566 --> 01:22:52,400 [Miz] What? 1501 01:22:56,766 --> 01:22:57,933 See what happened out there? 1502 01:22:58,333 --> 01:22:59,233 Yeah, I did. 1503 01:22:59,833 --> 01:23:01,333 You deal with Ricochet next week. 1504 01:23:02,133 --> 01:23:03,500 Let's get some ice on your chin. 1505 01:23:04,400 --> 01:23:05,700 Gorgeous face. 1506 01:23:06,433 --> 01:23:07,500 I know. 1507 01:23:08,033 --> 01:23:08,966 You okay? 1508 01:23:09,033 --> 01:23:10,300 -Yeah. You good? -Yeah. 1509 01:23:15,300 --> 01:23:16,233 Let's get some ice. 1510 01:23:19,633 --> 01:23:20,666 [Cole] So strange. 1511 01:23:20,733 --> 01:23:24,333 Nonetheless, Sami Zayn set for one-on-one action tonight. 1512 01:23:24,400 --> 01:23:26,433 Big match against Τhe Scottish Warrior 1513 01:23:26,500 --> 01:23:27,333 here on Raw. 1514 01:23:34,566 --> 01:23:35,766 [crowd chanting] Let's go! 1515 01:23:39,500 --> 01:23:40,900 [knives sharpening] 1516 01:23:41,666 --> 01:23:42,933 ["Gallantry" playing] 1517 01:23:52,800 --> 01:23:54,566 [crowd cheering ecstatically] 1518 01:24:12,300 --> 01:24:13,133 [bell dinging] 1519 01:24:13,200 --> 01:24:16,099 [Samantha] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 1520 01:24:16,166 --> 01:24:17,900 Making his way to the ring, 1521 01:24:17,966 --> 01:24:22,500 from Ayr, Scotland, weighing in at 275 pounds, 1522 01:24:23,233 --> 01:24:26,233 Drew McIntyre. 1523 01:24:27,566 --> 01:24:28,700 [Cole] Drew McIntyre said, 1524 01:24:28,766 --> 01:24:31,733 "The only way I get over this bloodline thing 1525 01:24:32,300 --> 01:24:37,200 is by beating Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship." 1526 01:24:37,266 --> 01:24:38,633 And he has the opportunity 1527 01:24:38,700 --> 01:24:41,166 a week from Saturday on Peacock 1528 01:24:41,233 --> 01:24:44,566 at WWE Crown Jewel. 1529 01:24:45,599 --> 01:24:46,800 Massive night. 1530 01:24:46,866 --> 01:24:50,733 Massive amount of pressure on Mr. McIntyre, Wade, at Crown Jewel. 1531 01:24:50,800 --> 01:24:51,933 [Wade] Yeah, you know what? 1532 01:24:52,000 --> 01:24:55,166 A lot of people have been upset with McIntyre's attitude of late. 1533 01:24:55,233 --> 01:24:56,266 Yes, 1534 01:24:57,166 --> 01:24:59,599 he's been blunt at times. 1535 01:24:59,666 --> 01:25:01,166 He's been a bit aggressive. 1536 01:25:01,233 --> 01:25:05,300 He's been a bit off with people, but there has been an element of truth 1537 01:25:05,366 --> 01:25:08,333 with every single one of his grievances. 1538 01:25:08,400 --> 01:25:11,000 And right now he's staring across for the ring 1539 01:25:11,066 --> 01:25:12,033 at a guy 1540 01:25:12,766 --> 01:25:15,500 regardless of what's happened over the past six months. 1541 01:25:15,566 --> 01:25:17,666 Drew sees bloodline 1542 01:25:17,733 --> 01:25:19,099 in Sami Zayn. 1543 01:25:19,166 --> 01:25:22,466 Of course, go back 2022 survival series war games. 1544 01:25:22,533 --> 01:25:23,966 they fought each other, 1545 01:25:24,033 --> 01:25:25,866 Sami Zayn was on the side of the bloodline. 1546 01:25:25,933 --> 01:25:28,166 [Cole] Yeah, Sami was once a part of the bloodline. 1547 01:25:28,233 --> 01:25:31,800 Obviously, he realized the error of his ways and moved on. 1548 01:25:31,866 --> 01:25:33,933 Now this is a big match for Sami Zayn as well. 1549 01:25:34,000 --> 01:25:37,566 Remember, Zayn's best friend is tag team partner Kevin Owens, 1550 01:25:37,633 --> 01:25:39,933 was traded over to Friday Night's SmackDown 1551 01:25:40,000 --> 01:25:41,066 a couple of weeks ago. 1552 01:25:41,133 --> 01:25:44,800 The compensation for the trade that brought Jey Uso to Monday Night Raw. 1553 01:25:45,633 --> 01:25:48,233 Sami said he's trying to take a positive out of this. 1554 01:25:48,300 --> 01:25:51,099 He said that, "The dismantling of our team 1555 01:25:51,166 --> 01:25:52,700 is going to give me the opportunity 1556 01:25:52,766 --> 01:25:56,400 to prove that I am a Main Event-level superstar 1557 01:25:56,466 --> 01:25:58,766 to the powers that be here in WWE." 1558 01:26:00,200 --> 01:26:02,566 [Wade] Wanna prove you're a Main Event-level superstar, 1559 01:26:02,633 --> 01:26:06,533 beat a former World Champion in the former Drew McIntyre. 1560 01:26:09,633 --> 01:26:11,599 [Cole] McIntyre with a smile on his face 1561 01:26:11,666 --> 01:26:14,133 as he shoves Sami Zayn away. 1562 01:26:14,200 --> 01:26:18,300 McIntyre, of course, a former two-time WWE Champion, 1563 01:26:18,366 --> 01:26:20,233 would love to win the World Heavyweight gold. 1564 01:26:20,966 --> 01:26:22,966 Seth Rollins came out here last week. 1565 01:26:23,033 --> 01:26:24,733 The current world champion. 1566 01:26:24,800 --> 01:26:28,966 He told Drew McIntyre he needs to stop blaming everybody but himself. 1567 01:26:29,033 --> 01:26:30,366 [Wade] Things were really cordial 1568 01:26:30,433 --> 01:26:33,633 a couple of weeks ago between McIntyre and Seth Rollins 1569 01:26:33,700 --> 01:26:35,933 when they agreed to the match up at Crown Jewel. 1570 01:26:36,000 --> 01:26:38,099 But they were trading barbs last week. 1571 01:26:38,666 --> 01:26:40,200 Gloves came off in a hurry. 1572 01:26:40,266 --> 01:26:43,633 [Cole] Sami Zayn, you're not gonna win a power game with McIntyre. 1573 01:26:43,700 --> 01:26:46,700 He's going to have to try to outwit The Scottish Warrior. 1574 01:26:46,766 --> 01:26:49,366 [Wade] Sometimes, Sami Zayn doesn't listen to logic. 1575 01:26:49,433 --> 01:26:51,033 KO will tell you all about that. 1576 01:26:51,099 --> 01:26:52,933 [Cole] Sami Zayn never listen. 1577 01:26:56,500 --> 01:26:58,099 Third time, a charm, perhaps? 1578 01:26:58,933 --> 01:27:01,200 And Zayn, yes, is going to try this again and… 1579 01:27:01,266 --> 01:27:02,666 thought twice about it. 1580 01:27:02,733 --> 01:27:04,266 Delivered a chop to McIntyre. 1581 01:27:04,333 --> 01:27:07,066 And Drew made him pay with a shoulder tackle of his own. 1582 01:27:07,133 --> 01:27:09,733 [Wade] Well, now all you've done is wake up McIntyre 1583 01:27:09,800 --> 01:27:13,300 and fire up whatever rage he has inside of him. 1584 01:27:13,366 --> 01:27:15,033 [Cole] And McIntyre, with that, 1585 01:27:15,099 --> 01:27:17,933 just powerful methodical approach 1586 01:27:18,000 --> 01:27:21,766 of punishing his opponent, Terminator-like, in the ring. 1587 01:27:22,533 --> 01:27:25,766 [Wade] I mean, Drew is like a tightly coiled spring currently. 1588 01:27:25,833 --> 01:27:29,266 The last couple of months, he's not been his normal, jovial self. 1589 01:27:29,333 --> 01:27:30,333 Oh! 1590 01:27:30,400 --> 01:27:33,599 [Wade] And I don't know if Sami Zayn really thought that through. 1591 01:27:33,666 --> 01:27:35,400 [Cole] That chop buckles Zayn. 1592 01:27:36,333 --> 01:27:37,733 Wade, it was interesting 1593 01:27:37,800 --> 01:27:39,700 the comment you made a couple of weeks ago to me 1594 01:27:39,766 --> 01:27:42,666 when you said that you and Drew really don't talk that much anymore 1595 01:27:42,733 --> 01:27:44,800 over the past couple of months. 1596 01:27:44,866 --> 01:27:46,233 -Oh! -[Cole] You guys've been close 1597 01:27:46,300 --> 01:27:47,466 through much of your career. 1598 01:27:47,533 --> 01:27:50,033 [Wade] Yeah, I talk, he doesn't reply. That's the problem. 1599 01:27:50,099 --> 01:27:51,800 I'd love to get some answers from him, 1600 01:27:51,866 --> 01:27:55,133 but he is very much not trusting anybody at the moment 1601 01:27:55,200 --> 01:27:56,533 that includes people like myself. 1602 01:27:56,599 --> 01:27:59,466 [Cole] And Sami Zayn now trying to drag McIntyre out of the ring 1603 01:27:59,533 --> 01:28:02,599 and Sami Zayn now taking the fight to Drew. 1604 01:28:02,666 --> 01:28:03,933 Sami can be aggressive. 1605 01:28:05,266 --> 01:28:07,500 We all know his track record reversal. 1606 01:28:07,566 --> 01:28:11,133 Zayn now up off the barricade, turns it into a moonsault. 1607 01:28:11,200 --> 01:28:13,700 And down goes McIntyre and Zayn now fired up. 1608 01:28:14,233 --> 01:28:16,566 [Wade] That was ridiculous from Zayn. 1609 01:28:16,633 --> 01:28:19,400 Incredible athleticism, and that's the only way 1610 01:28:19,466 --> 01:28:22,833 you're going to outmaneuver someone as big and powerful as McIntyre. 1611 01:28:22,900 --> 01:28:25,800 [Cole] We mentioned earlier Sami wanted to be in the Main Event scene. 1612 01:28:25,866 --> 01:28:27,900 He proved to the world that he can go toe-to-toe 1613 01:28:27,966 --> 01:28:29,533 with the world champ, remember, 1614 01:28:29,599 --> 01:28:33,200 back at elimination chamber in February, the match with Roman Reigns 1615 01:28:33,266 --> 01:28:36,133 where he almost shocked the world and knocked off the undisputed champ. 1616 01:28:36,733 --> 01:28:39,866 [Wade] The Cauldron of Montreal. How could you ever forget? 1617 01:28:39,933 --> 01:28:41,733 [Cole] And McIntyre now. 1618 01:28:41,800 --> 01:28:44,866 The power into a vertical suplex on Zayn. 1619 01:28:44,933 --> 01:28:50,099 And look at the scowl from McIntyre, just looking back at his victim. 1620 01:28:51,133 --> 01:28:52,700 [Wade] Methodically pacing 1621 01:28:54,166 --> 01:28:55,099 Oh! 1622 01:28:55,166 --> 01:28:57,466 Ridiculous power body control. 1623 01:28:58,033 --> 01:29:01,633 And with a bad attitude. Like McIntyre has right now. 1624 01:29:01,700 --> 01:29:02,666 He may be unstoppable. 1625 01:29:02,733 --> 01:29:06,033 [Cole] So, heading into Crown Jewel. Seth Rollins could be in trouble. 1626 01:29:07,333 --> 01:29:08,300 [Wade] Of course! 1627 01:29:08,366 --> 01:29:12,099 This is Drew McIntyre, the guy who slayed the beast Brock Lesnar 1628 01:29:12,166 --> 01:29:13,599 for the World Championship. 1629 01:29:14,966 --> 01:29:16,533 [Cole] Massive chip on his shoulder, 1630 01:29:17,033 --> 01:29:21,866 carried WWE through the pandemic era, one of the darkest times and… 1631 01:29:22,900 --> 01:29:26,099 Really felt like he was never appreciated for that. 1632 01:29:26,166 --> 01:29:28,500 [Wade] Of course, you get to the very top in this industry. 1633 01:29:28,566 --> 01:29:30,166 You achieve the childhood dream. 1634 01:29:30,233 --> 01:29:32,900 You expect a packed-out WrestleMania 1635 01:29:32,966 --> 01:29:37,033 100,000 fans chanting your name, the Pyro crew didn't get any of that. 1636 01:29:37,666 --> 01:29:40,566 [Cole] Sami Zayn, with a clothesline who had his WrestleMania moment 1637 01:29:40,633 --> 01:29:44,133 earlier this year in the Main Event, winning the undisputed tag titles 1638 01:29:44,200 --> 01:29:45,800 with his friend Kevin Owens. 1639 01:29:46,366 --> 01:29:48,833 Now Zayn, bringing the fight to McIntyre. 1640 01:29:50,200 --> 01:29:51,933 Sami Zayn will not back down. 1641 01:29:52,000 --> 01:29:53,900 He's not afraid to get in your face. 1642 01:29:57,099 --> 01:29:58,500 As tough as they come, 1643 01:30:00,300 --> 01:30:02,300 [Cole] And McIntyre now, sent over the top rope. 1644 01:30:02,366 --> 01:30:05,133 Zayn has got Drew a bit out of whack here. 1645 01:30:05,200 --> 01:30:07,666 [Wade] Yeah, no doubt about it. I don't think Drew has got out 1646 01:30:07,733 --> 01:30:09,400 of third gear so far in this match-up, 1647 01:30:09,466 --> 01:30:11,599 and that's thanks to Sami Zayn's abilities. 1648 01:30:12,700 --> 01:30:15,833 [Cole] And Zayn, now measuring his man, gonna launch himself over the top rope. 1649 01:30:15,900 --> 01:30:19,066 -[Wade] Oh! -[Cole] McIntyre, catching Sami Zayn! 1650 01:30:19,700 --> 01:30:20,800 And look out. 1651 01:30:20,866 --> 01:30:23,366 -[crowd shouting indistinctly] -[Drew grunts in effort] 1652 01:30:23,433 --> 01:30:26,366 Zayn, just flung over the announce table! 1653 01:30:26,433 --> 01:30:30,099 McIntyre has turned this into a dominant performance! 1654 01:30:33,166 --> 01:30:36,633 It has been a trick or treat for Drew McIntyre 1655 01:30:36,700 --> 01:30:38,766 against Sami Zayn in this match-up here tonight, 1656 01:30:38,833 --> 01:30:42,433 live from Dallas, capacity crowd at the American Airlines Center. 1657 01:30:42,500 --> 01:30:46,966 McIntyre, right now, dominating Sami Zayn, but it hasn't been easy, Wade. 1658 01:30:47,033 --> 01:30:49,500 -[Wade] No, he's had to earn every ounce-- -[Drew grunts] 1659 01:30:49,566 --> 01:30:51,500 …of this lead that he's got over Zayn. 1660 01:30:51,566 --> 01:30:54,233 And once again, Zayn, the scrappy underdog, 1661 01:30:54,300 --> 01:30:56,099 refusing to go down without a fight. 1662 01:30:56,166 --> 01:30:58,433 [Cole] And Zayn, now, able to block the suplex, 1663 01:30:58,500 --> 01:31:00,466 not be able to block that chop, however. 1664 01:31:01,933 --> 01:31:04,900 And now McIntyre, looking to hoist Sami Zayn up again, 1665 01:31:04,966 --> 01:31:06,000 lands on his feet. 1666 01:31:06,066 --> 01:31:08,800 Zayn, giving McIntyre--Oh!-- all he can handle! 1667 01:31:08,866 --> 01:31:10,733 Shoulder first to the post! 1668 01:31:10,800 --> 01:31:13,500 [Wade] Well, that was a game-changing moment for Zayn. 1669 01:31:13,566 --> 01:31:15,166 [Cole] And now Sami Zayn-- 1670 01:31:15,233 --> 01:31:17,200 -[Wade] Whoa! -[Cole] …hoisting up McIntyre! 1671 01:31:17,266 --> 01:31:21,033 [crowd cheering] 1672 01:31:21,800 --> 01:31:24,066 [section of crowd chanting] Sami! Sami! 1673 01:31:25,366 --> 01:31:28,000 [Wade] Really nice from Zayn. 1674 01:31:28,066 --> 01:31:31,900 Two hundred and eighty pounds of Scottish beef, 1675 01:31:31,966 --> 01:31:34,599 -launched by the Montreal native. -[crowd chanting] Sami! 1676 01:31:34,666 --> 01:31:37,766 -Sami! -[Cole] "Sami" chants here in Dallas. 1677 01:31:37,833 --> 01:31:40,800 McIntyre, dropped over the top rope yet again. 1678 01:31:40,866 --> 01:31:43,933 Sami Zayn now realizes Drew's at the drop zone. 1679 01:31:45,800 --> 01:31:50,099 Here comes Sami! Launching himself over the top rope! Down goes McIntyre! 1680 01:31:50,166 --> 01:31:52,166 -And Zayn, with an opportunity! -[crowd cheering] 1681 01:31:52,233 --> 01:31:55,933 A loss tonight does not bode well for McIntyre's momentum, 1682 01:31:56,000 --> 01:31:57,800 heading to the Crown Jewel. 1683 01:31:57,866 --> 01:32:01,900 [Wade] Zayn, doing exactly what he said he would do, 1684 01:32:01,966 --> 01:32:04,700 trying to put away a former world champion, 1685 01:32:04,766 --> 01:32:08,133 proving he can get it done against the the very best, 1686 01:32:08,200 --> 01:32:10,633 putting his own body on the line. 1687 01:32:10,700 --> 01:32:14,966 [Cole] And again, Zayn, just a tremendous, uh, resilient athlete. 1688 01:32:15,033 --> 01:32:17,366 -[crowd booing] -Still in this fight after being abused 1689 01:32:17,433 --> 01:32:19,566 by McIntyre at times throughout. 1690 01:32:20,599 --> 01:32:24,566 [Wade] He's got that infectious zest for life, has Zayn. 1691 01:32:24,633 --> 01:32:27,933 And this is where he really comes into his own. 1692 01:32:28,000 --> 01:32:31,300 If he gets that momentum, he's very difficult to derail. 1693 01:32:31,366 --> 01:32:33,833 But McIntyre, doing his best to do exactly that. 1694 01:32:33,900 --> 01:32:37,533 [Cole] Well, McIntyre is such a big man, 6'5", 275 pounds. 1695 01:32:37,599 --> 01:32:39,266 So hard to keep him down. 1696 01:32:39,333 --> 01:32:41,433 And now McIntyre, bringing the fight. 1697 01:32:41,500 --> 01:32:42,700 [crowd murmuring] 1698 01:32:42,766 --> 01:32:45,166 Zayn, on McIntyre's shoulders. 1699 01:32:45,233 --> 01:32:48,099 -Dangerous situation here. -[crowd noise intensifies] 1700 01:32:48,166 --> 01:32:51,866 Sami Zayn, trying to fight out and block, able to swift-- Out! 1701 01:32:51,933 --> 01:32:54,066 -[crowd cheering] -Sunset Flip Powerbomb! Cover! 1702 01:32:54,133 --> 01:32:56,766 -For the win! McIntyre, at two! -[crowd exclaims] 1703 01:32:57,900 --> 01:33:00,066 [Wade] McIntyre, trying to steal a page 1704 01:33:00,133 --> 01:33:02,733 out of Sheamus's book with a White Noise. 1705 01:33:04,066 --> 01:33:08,466 Zayn, though, just too quick reflexively, 1706 01:33:08,533 --> 01:33:11,366 turning that into a powerbomb, almost scoring the win. 1707 01:33:11,433 --> 01:33:13,800 [Cole] And both men are down. 1708 01:33:13,866 --> 01:33:16,033 Sami Zayn stirring. 1709 01:33:16,099 --> 01:33:18,266 Can't believe it was just a two-count. 1710 01:33:18,366 --> 01:33:20,900 And now, Zayn has to dig down deep again. 1711 01:33:21,000 --> 01:33:23,700 [crowd chanting] This is awesome! [clapping rhythmically] 1712 01:33:23,766 --> 01:33:26,099 This is awesome! [rhythmic hand claps] 1713 01:33:26,166 --> 01:33:28,033 -[Cole] Indeed it is. -[crowd] This is awesome! 1714 01:33:28,099 --> 01:33:29,300 [rhythmic hand claps] 1715 01:33:29,366 --> 01:33:31,000 This is awesome! 1716 01:33:31,066 --> 01:33:32,000 [rhythmic hand claps] 1717 01:33:32,066 --> 01:33:33,700 -This is awesome! -[Cole] Sami… 1718 01:33:34,200 --> 01:33:37,266 trying to hoist McIntyre up. It looked like he was going 1719 01:33:37,333 --> 01:33:38,966 for the Blue Thunder Bomb. 1720 01:33:39,033 --> 01:33:41,033 [Wade] And Drew, just too big and heavy for that. 1721 01:33:41,099 --> 01:33:43,800 Soften him up a little more, you might get it done. 1722 01:33:43,866 --> 01:33:47,000 [Cole] Zayn almost had him up yet again. McIntyre, with a Glasgow Kiss. 1723 01:33:47,933 --> 01:33:49,400 [Wade] Zayn might be out cold there. 1724 01:33:53,533 --> 01:33:56,033 [Cole] And now, McIntyre has Zayn. 1725 01:33:56,099 --> 01:33:59,166 -And again, just doubling over. -[crowd] Three! Two! One! 1726 01:33:59,233 --> 01:34:01,566 [Cole] Calling for the Claymore. Zayn met him with a boot 1727 01:34:01,633 --> 01:34:03,466 of his own to the face. And now, Sami Zayn, 1728 01:34:03,533 --> 01:34:04,700 Blue Thunder Bomb! 1729 01:34:04,766 --> 01:34:06,966 -Zayn, for the win! -[crowd] One! Two! 1730 01:34:07,033 --> 01:34:09,200 -[Cole] Kick-out by McIntyre! -[crowd exclaiming] 1731 01:34:09,266 --> 01:34:14,000 [Wade] Wow! The vast majority of opponents are done there. 1732 01:34:14,066 --> 01:34:17,033 You want to get to the very, very top level, 1733 01:34:17,099 --> 01:34:19,066 McIntyre will test you. 1734 01:34:19,133 --> 01:34:21,366 [referee speaking indistinctly] 1735 01:34:21,433 --> 01:34:25,166 [Cole] Zayn hit McIntyre with a Sunset Flip Powerbomb, 1736 01:34:25,233 --> 01:34:26,900 and the Blue Thunder Bomb. 1737 01:34:26,966 --> 01:34:28,866 [crowd] This is awesome! [clapping rhythmically] 1738 01:34:28,933 --> 01:34:31,099 [Cole] But the match continues, much to the delight 1739 01:34:31,166 --> 01:34:33,000 of this capacity crowd in Dallas. 1740 01:34:33,066 --> 01:34:36,933 [Wade] Just when Drew had victory in sight with the Claymore, 1741 01:34:37,000 --> 01:34:41,166 Zayn, with the instincts to slap on that Blue Thunder Bomb, 1742 01:34:41,233 --> 01:34:44,033 -almost scoring the win. -[crowd] This is awesome! 1743 01:34:44,099 --> 01:34:46,833 [Cole] The World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins is here tonight, 1744 01:34:46,900 --> 01:34:49,333 guarantee you he is looking on at this match, 1745 01:34:49,400 --> 01:34:52,000 because he faces McIntyre a week from Saturday. 1746 01:34:52,066 --> 01:34:54,433 -[McIntyre grunts] -[Wade] McIntyre is getting beat up here, 1747 01:34:54,500 --> 01:34:57,466 but that back of Seth Rollins is much worse, believe me. 1748 01:34:57,533 --> 01:35:00,133 [Cole] Zayn looking for the exploder suplex. Not able 1749 01:35:00,200 --> 01:35:02,333 to lift McIntyre up! And a belly-to-belly throw 1750 01:35:02,400 --> 01:35:03,966 by The Scottish Warrior. 1751 01:35:04,033 --> 01:35:06,766 [Wade] McIntyre recovering in a… in a hurry-- 1752 01:35:06,833 --> 01:35:10,000 -[Cole] And another one! -[Wade] …after that flurry of abuse. 1753 01:35:10,066 --> 01:35:12,566 [Cole] Sending Zayn across the ring. 1754 01:35:12,633 --> 01:35:15,366 -And there's the neckbreaker by McIntyre. -[crowd exclaims] 1755 01:35:15,433 --> 01:35:20,066 [faint applause and cheers from crowd] 1756 01:35:20,133 --> 01:35:22,099 [referee speaks indistinctly] 1757 01:35:22,166 --> 01:35:25,133 [Cole] Both men down, and after a bit of a respite, 1758 01:35:25,200 --> 01:35:27,733 -a kip-up by Drew. -[crowd cheering] 1759 01:35:27,800 --> 01:35:29,566 [Wade] What a daunting sight 1760 01:35:29,633 --> 01:35:31,933 that must be if you are Sami Zayn. 1761 01:35:32,000 --> 01:35:35,066 -[crowd continues cheering] -"Everything I've thrown at this guy, 1762 01:35:35,133 --> 01:35:38,200 he can still kip-up at this point in the match-up." 1763 01:35:38,266 --> 01:35:41,366 [Cole] Again, we said it earlier, McIntyre is a machine. 1764 01:35:41,433 --> 01:35:43,433 ["Demon in Your Dreams" playing] 1765 01:35:43,500 --> 01:35:45,900 ♪ Look at my eyes Do they look alive? Alive… ♪ 1766 01:35:45,966 --> 01:35:49,533 [Cole] Wait a minute, the Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley. 1767 01:35:49,599 --> 01:35:51,066 We talked about this earlier. 1768 01:35:51,133 --> 01:35:53,766 She's been trying to recruit everybody under the sun. 1769 01:35:53,833 --> 01:35:56,500 We saw her talking to McIntyre last week, 1770 01:35:56,566 --> 01:35:59,766 Seth Rollins earlier tonight, Jey Uso a couple of weeks ago. 1771 01:35:59,833 --> 01:36:03,466 Sami Zayn, looking to take advantage! And get a kick-out by McIntyre at two. 1772 01:36:03,533 --> 01:36:06,000 [Wade] Well, there's strength in numbers in this game… 1773 01:36:06,066 --> 01:36:08,333 -[Cole] Exploder! -[crowd cheers] 1774 01:36:10,300 --> 01:36:11,966 [crowd cheering louder] 1775 01:36:12,033 --> 01:36:13,766 [Cole] And now, Zayn… 1776 01:36:14,966 --> 01:36:17,166 -And Rhea, up on the apron. -[Rhea talking indistinctly] 1777 01:36:17,233 --> 01:36:19,166 [Cole] Zayn was going for the Helluva Kick. 1778 01:36:19,233 --> 01:36:20,966 [Wade] Is she trying to recruit Zayn now? 1779 01:36:21,033 --> 01:36:23,933 -[Cole] McIntyre, with a Claymore! -[crowd exclaims] 1780 01:36:25,200 --> 01:36:27,733 -One! Two! Three! -[Cole] And now, McIntyre, into the cover. 1781 01:36:27,800 --> 01:36:29,866 -And picks up the win! -[bell dings] 1782 01:36:29,933 --> 01:36:31,599 -["Gallantry" playing] -[crowd booing] 1783 01:36:31,666 --> 01:36:33,533 [Samantha] Here is your winner! 1784 01:36:33,633 --> 01:36:37,400 [boisterously] Drew McIntyre! 1785 01:36:37,466 --> 01:36:41,200 [Cole] So, Rhea Ripley, I guess, Wade… 1786 01:36:41,266 --> 01:36:42,233 ["Gallantry" continues] 1787 01:36:42,300 --> 01:36:45,300 …showing Drew McIntyre what she would bring to the table? 1788 01:36:45,366 --> 01:36:47,733 [Wade] She sold herself to Seth Rollins pretty well earlier. 1789 01:36:47,800 --> 01:36:49,833 It got turned down, on the face of it. 1790 01:36:49,900 --> 01:36:53,300 -McIntyre, apparently not so interested. -[crowd cheers] 1791 01:36:53,366 --> 01:36:58,000 But that is what Judgment Day and Rhea Ripley can do for you. 1792 01:36:58,066 --> 01:37:01,200 Make things just a little easier. 1793 01:37:01,266 --> 01:37:05,966 [Cole] Rhea Ripley has a… knack… at persuasion. 1794 01:37:06,033 --> 01:37:09,500 ["Gallantry" continues playing] 1795 01:37:14,599 --> 01:37:16,433 -From the cannons, everything. -…Keep it up. 1796 01:37:16,500 --> 01:37:18,700 Your whole energy, it's just fantastic. And listen, 1797 01:37:18,766 --> 01:37:21,000 -the blue is really working on you two-- -[Pearce] Ahem. 1798 01:37:21,066 --> 01:37:22,700 -Ahem. -…okay? I mean, I think you guys 1799 01:37:22,766 --> 01:37:24,400 -will be big box office-- -Hi. 1800 01:37:24,466 --> 01:37:26,133 Sorry. Would you excuse us? 1801 01:37:26,933 --> 01:37:28,599 Thank you. Appreciate that. 1802 01:37:28,666 --> 01:37:30,466 You know, Nick, I appreciate you coming on Raw 1803 01:37:30,533 --> 01:37:32,099 and smoothing things over. I really do. 1804 01:37:32,166 --> 01:37:34,033 But when I asked you to stay and watch, 1805 01:37:34,099 --> 01:37:35,800 it was so you maybe learn something, 1806 01:37:35,866 --> 01:37:38,233 not so you could go around chatting with all my Superstars. 1807 01:37:39,166 --> 01:37:40,099 Your Superstars? 1808 01:37:40,166 --> 01:37:41,599 -Uh-huh. -Okay. 1809 01:37:41,666 --> 01:37:43,833 Listen, Adam, that was just a friendly conversation. 1810 01:37:44,466 --> 01:37:46,300 -Nothing sinister. -Hmm… 1811 01:37:46,366 --> 01:37:48,166 And… And… You know what? 1812 01:37:48,233 --> 01:37:51,333 -It seems like you've had a tough night. -Oh, just a little. 1813 01:37:51,400 --> 01:37:53,900 I can see where this is going, so I'll make it easy for you. 1814 01:37:54,800 --> 01:37:56,166 I'm gonna take off. 1815 01:37:56,233 --> 01:37:58,366 Oh? Sounds like a great idea. 1816 01:37:59,366 --> 01:38:01,666 -Thanks for coming. -My pleasure. 1817 01:38:13,566 --> 01:38:14,700 I need a drink. 1818 01:38:18,400 --> 01:38:19,300 [Cole] So do I. 1819 01:38:19,366 --> 01:38:21,099 ["Battle Tested" playing] 1820 01:38:26,766 --> 01:38:29,700 [Cole] "Big" Bronson Reed! 1821 01:38:29,766 --> 01:38:32,533 He gave Akira Tozawa an out. 1822 01:38:32,599 --> 01:38:33,533 [theme song continues] 1823 01:38:33,599 --> 01:38:34,800 Tozawa didn't take it. 1824 01:38:34,866 --> 01:38:37,466 ♪ …be left broken and bruised Just me and my crew… ♪ 1825 01:38:37,566 --> 01:38:38,466 [Cole] Coming up next, 1826 01:38:38,533 --> 01:38:41,433 What does Tozawa learn from the Alpha Academy? 1827 01:38:42,333 --> 01:38:47,833 He puts it to the test against "Big" Bronson Reed live, next. 1828 01:38:49,099 --> 01:38:50,733 [theme song continues] 1829 01:38:50,800 --> 01:38:51,800 [inaudible] 1830 01:38:51,866 --> 01:38:55,066 -["Eyes of a Warrior" playing] -♪ Stare into the eyes of a warrior ♪ 1831 01:38:55,133 --> 01:38:57,099 ♪ Has the blood rushed through my veins ♪ 1832 01:38:57,166 --> 01:39:00,633 ♪ This is a call to the warriors They will remember your name ♪ 1833 01:39:00,700 --> 01:39:04,533 ♪ This is the time and the moment is now You see the light, you hear the crowd… ♪ 1834 01:39:04,599 --> 01:39:07,933 [Cole, menacingly] "Big" Bronson Reed. What a match last week 1835 01:39:08,000 --> 01:39:09,733 with the Intercontinental Champion, Gunther. 1836 01:39:09,800 --> 01:39:11,400 -…Let's do it. -[Wade] Grueling… 1837 01:39:11,466 --> 01:39:14,066 -["To the Death" playing] -…And Bronson Reed reached new levels, 1838 01:39:14,133 --> 01:39:16,633 but how good is Gunther? For he's still 1839 01:39:16,700 --> 01:39:18,466 -the Intercontinental Champion. -[bell dings] 1840 01:39:18,533 --> 01:39:21,633 [Samantha] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. Making his way 1841 01:39:21,700 --> 01:39:25,566 to the ring, accompanied by Maxxine Dupri, 1842 01:39:25,633 --> 01:39:30,300 Akira Tozawa! 1843 01:39:30,366 --> 01:39:32,566 -[Cole] All I can say is… -[faint cheers from crowd] 1844 01:39:32,633 --> 01:39:33,800 …good luck. 1845 01:39:35,466 --> 01:39:39,099 Do you have what it takes to survive Five Nights at Freddy's? 1846 01:39:39,166 --> 01:39:43,066 Don't miss the new movie in theaters, and on Peacock, Friday. 1847 01:39:43,133 --> 01:39:44,200 ["To the Death" continues] 1848 01:39:44,266 --> 01:39:46,733 So, Akira Tozawa wants to find out 1849 01:39:46,800 --> 01:39:48,666 if what he's been learning in the Alpha Academy 1850 01:39:48,733 --> 01:39:52,099 is, uh, well, going to make him championship-material. 1851 01:39:52,166 --> 01:39:54,033 His first test, Bronson Reed. 1852 01:39:54,099 --> 01:39:56,866 [Wade] Do me a favor, say "Alpha Academy curriculum" again. 1853 01:39:56,933 --> 01:39:59,566 -You did it so well earlier. -[Cole] Alpha Academy curriculum. 1854 01:39:59,633 --> 01:40:02,133 -[Wade] Practicing in the break? -[Cole] Every break. 1855 01:40:02,200 --> 01:40:03,333 [Wade] Nice. 1856 01:40:03,400 --> 01:40:05,900 [Cole] So, what is Tozawa trying to prove here 1857 01:40:05,966 --> 01:40:07,700 by picking a fight with "Big" Bronson Reed? 1858 01:40:07,766 --> 01:40:10,666 [Wade] Well, I'll be honest with you. Chad Gable tried to dissuade him-- 1859 01:40:10,733 --> 01:40:12,866 -[bell dings] -…from this. Tozawa is like those guys 1860 01:40:12,933 --> 01:40:15,566 in college who take module one of something, 1861 01:40:15,633 --> 01:40:17,433 and then act like they're experts. 1862 01:40:17,500 --> 01:40:18,833 -[Cole laughs] -[Tozawa yells] 1863 01:40:18,900 --> 01:40:22,200 [Cole] The big point is, Tozawa delivers a chop to "Big" Bronson Reed, 1864 01:40:22,266 --> 01:40:23,599 now looking to out-quick Reed. 1865 01:40:23,666 --> 01:40:25,900 Now remember, Tozawa, an accomplished competitor. 1866 01:40:25,966 --> 01:40:28,566 He knocked off The Miz a few weeks back. 1867 01:40:28,633 --> 01:40:29,933 [Wade] Yes, he did. 1868 01:40:30,000 --> 01:40:32,766 -[Tozawa yelling] -[Cole] Miz can't seem to catch a break. 1869 01:40:32,833 --> 01:40:34,700 [Wade] There's a big difference between those-- 1870 01:40:34,766 --> 01:40:38,599 -[Cole] Oh! Goodness! -[Wade] …Tozawa chops we just saw, 1871 01:40:38,666 --> 01:40:41,333 and the chops we saw from Gunther last week. 1872 01:40:41,400 --> 01:40:43,233 -[crowd exclaims] -[Cole] Ooh! And that elbow. 1873 01:40:45,366 --> 01:40:48,933 [chuckling] Tozawa… Well, that expression says it all, folks. 1874 01:40:49,000 --> 01:40:50,233 [Maxxine] Stay focused. 1875 01:40:50,299 --> 01:40:51,433 [Tozawa whimpering] 1876 01:40:51,500 --> 01:40:55,766 [Wade] I mean, he scratched the surface of the syllabus in the Alpha Academy. 1877 01:40:55,833 --> 01:40:58,833 You cannot expect to defeat someone as big and as mean, 1878 01:40:58,900 --> 01:41:02,200 and as fast-moving as Bronson Reed. 1879 01:41:02,266 --> 01:41:04,966 -[Tozawa yelps] -[Cole] Tozawa, whipped across the ring. 1880 01:41:05,033 --> 01:41:09,433 The power of Bronson Reed, 300-plus-pound man. 1881 01:41:09,500 --> 01:41:12,799 There's no way a man this size should be able to move how Reed does. 1882 01:41:12,866 --> 01:41:14,266 [Wade] No, it's ridiculous. 1883 01:41:14,333 --> 01:41:18,233 The body control, his ability to climb up the top ropes… 1884 01:41:18,299 --> 01:41:20,733 -[Cole] Oh! -[Wade] …Avalanche of humanity, 1885 01:41:20,799 --> 01:41:24,799 -just crushing… Akira Tozawa. -[crowd chanting indistinctly] 1886 01:41:24,866 --> 01:41:26,066 [chanting continues] 1887 01:41:26,133 --> 01:41:27,599 [Cole] Well, Bronson Reed, 1888 01:41:28,433 --> 01:41:30,000 called Imperium earlier tonight, 1889 01:41:30,066 --> 01:41:32,400 "Tell your boss, the Intercontinental Champion Gunther, 1890 01:41:32,466 --> 01:41:33,933 I'm ready for another match." 1891 01:41:34,000 --> 01:41:38,633 Oh, and a military press slam to Tozawa. And then the running senton, 1892 01:41:38,700 --> 01:41:40,500 but Tozawa rolled out of harm's way. 1893 01:41:40,566 --> 01:41:43,500 Maxxine, now offering some advice to Tozawa. 1894 01:41:44,033 --> 01:41:47,599 [Wade] He's got that determined look in his eye, if that counts for anything. 1895 01:41:47,666 --> 01:41:50,099 [Cole] Oh, here comes the power of Tozawa. 1896 01:41:51,099 --> 01:41:52,000 Maybe not. 1897 01:41:52,066 --> 01:41:55,400 Maybe the quickness of Tozawa, though. Caught Reed with a kick. 1898 01:41:56,200 --> 01:41:59,733 And Bronson Reed now, I'm not quite sure what Tozawa's trying to do here. 1899 01:42:00,299 --> 01:42:03,900 [Wade] Barely get his arms around the girth of Bronson Reed. 1900 01:42:05,433 --> 01:42:07,200 [Cole] Tozawa, off the ropes, and… 1901 01:42:07,266 --> 01:42:09,233 [crowd exclaims] 1902 01:42:09,299 --> 01:42:10,933 …sending Reed into the ropes. 1903 01:42:11,000 --> 01:42:12,533 A bit awkward, but effective. 1904 01:42:12,599 --> 01:42:14,633 [Wade] Tozawa's getting some momentum here. 1905 01:42:14,700 --> 01:42:19,066 Scrappy, high-flying daredevil. What a shock this would be. 1906 01:42:19,133 --> 01:42:21,366 [Cole] Tozawa, top rope. Bronson Reed caught him. 1907 01:42:21,433 --> 01:42:23,033 [Wade] No chance. Was never gonna work. 1908 01:42:23,099 --> 01:42:24,500 -[Bronson grunts] -[Cole] And now, 1909 01:42:24,566 --> 01:42:27,900 the… Oh! Just driving Tozawa into the mat. 1910 01:42:27,966 --> 01:42:30,566 [Wade] Tozawa's spine might not work after that. 1911 01:42:30,633 --> 01:42:32,866 -[Cole] Running senton. -[Wade] Here we go. 1912 01:42:32,933 --> 01:42:36,266 Everyone in the arena is about to get soaked! 1913 01:42:36,333 --> 01:42:40,666 -[boisterously] Tsunami! -[crowd exclaiming] 1914 01:42:40,733 --> 01:42:42,666 -[Maxxine] Kick-out! -[crowd] One, two, three! 1915 01:42:42,733 --> 01:42:43,666 [bell dings] 1916 01:42:43,733 --> 01:42:45,533 -["Battle Tested" playing] -♪ I'm war-ready… ♪ 1917 01:42:45,599 --> 01:42:47,700 [Samantha] Here is your winner, 1918 01:42:47,766 --> 01:42:51,966 "Big" Bronson Reed! 1919 01:42:52,033 --> 01:42:54,700 [Cole] Well, the Alpha Academy preaches confidence, 1920 01:42:54,766 --> 01:42:57,900 but this is just ridiculous to challenge this man. 1921 01:42:57,966 --> 01:43:01,900 [Wade] Just complete destruction from Bronson Reed, 1922 01:43:01,966 --> 01:43:04,066 a man best avoided. 1923 01:43:04,599 --> 01:43:05,933 [crowd exclaiming] 1924 01:43:06,000 --> 01:43:10,466 The carcass of Tozawa being scraped off the mat 1925 01:43:10,533 --> 01:43:14,066 -after, once again, another epic Tsunami. -[crowd exclaiming loudly] 1926 01:43:14,133 --> 01:43:16,366 -[Maxxine] Kick-out! -[crowd] One, two, three! 1927 01:43:16,433 --> 01:43:17,966 -[referee] Ring the bell! -[bell dings] 1928 01:43:18,700 --> 01:43:22,466 -[Cole] Bronson Reed victorious tonight. -[mouthing indistinctly] 1929 01:43:22,533 --> 01:43:24,500 [Cole] Well, ladies and gentlemen, coming up next. 1930 01:43:24,566 --> 01:43:27,133 We saw the damage Damian Priest and JD McDonagh did 1931 01:43:27,200 --> 01:43:28,900 to Cody Rhodes earlier tonight. 1932 01:43:28,966 --> 01:43:32,766 Priest is in our Main Event against "Main Event" Jey Uso. 1933 01:43:32,833 --> 01:43:34,500 It's live, and it's next. 1934 01:43:34,566 --> 01:43:35,866 ["Battle Tested" playing] 1935 01:43:35,933 --> 01:43:37,066 ♪ I'm ready for war… ♪ 1936 01:43:38,533 --> 01:43:40,400 -[Otis] Fine. -[Kofi] It looks kind of nice. 1937 01:43:40,466 --> 01:43:42,099 -[Otis] Yeah. -[Kofi] It is pretty nice. 1938 01:43:42,166 --> 01:43:45,033 [Woods] You're bonding over this, even though with that match… It's… 1939 01:43:45,099 --> 01:43:46,400 [Tozawa crying in pain] 1940 01:43:46,466 --> 01:43:48,533 -[Gable] Oh, look who it is. -Oh, for goodness sake. 1941 01:43:48,599 --> 01:43:50,799 Are you happy, buddy? You should have listened to coach. 1942 01:43:50,866 --> 01:43:53,900 But don't worry, I got confidence in you. You've got potential. 1943 01:43:53,966 --> 01:43:56,833 I'll turn you into a great tag team wrestler. 1944 01:43:56,900 --> 01:43:59,200 -Okay? -[Johnny] Speaking of tag team wrestlers, 1945 01:43:59,266 --> 01:44:01,133 look at this tag team division. 1946 01:44:01,200 --> 01:44:03,366 -[Woods] Hey. -[Tommaso] Last week, 1947 01:44:03,433 --> 01:44:06,066 -we tagged versus Imperium… -Wow. 1948 01:44:06,133 --> 01:44:08,133 For the first time in over three years. We're back. 1949 01:44:08,200 --> 01:44:09,866 -[high-pitched] Oh, my! -We're back, baby! 1950 01:44:09,933 --> 01:44:11,799 -DIY! -[Otis yelling] DIY! 1951 01:44:11,866 --> 01:44:13,266 [Kofi] Thanks for letting us know! 1952 01:44:13,333 --> 01:44:14,566 -[Tommaso] Yes! -Wow! 1953 01:44:14,633 --> 01:44:16,599 Well, tag team locker room, we all talk like this. 1954 01:44:16,666 --> 01:44:18,799 -Yeah, yeah, yeah. Cool. -[Tommaso] That's what we do. 1955 01:44:18,866 --> 01:44:20,333 -[Woods laughing] -[Kofi] Wow… 1956 01:44:20,400 --> 01:44:23,266 Hey, you know what? Even though you lost, you're still a champion to us. 1957 01:44:23,333 --> 01:44:24,433 -[Kofi] Yeah. -[Johnny] Hmm. 1958 01:44:24,500 --> 01:44:26,799 -[indistinct talking] -[Woods] So, you know what? Yeah. 1959 01:44:26,866 --> 01:44:28,700 -[Kofi] Upside down! -[Woods] There. 1960 01:44:28,766 --> 01:44:31,200 Do your training, though. Don't… Don't neglect your training. 1961 01:44:31,266 --> 01:44:33,700 -[other exclaiming] -[Kofi] Oh, yeah! 1962 01:44:33,766 --> 01:44:35,266 -[Woods] Ooh! -[other exclaiming] 1963 01:44:35,333 --> 01:44:39,400 -Tozawa, that's nasty! -[others exclaiming in disgust] 1964 01:44:41,066 --> 01:44:42,099 [exhales] 1965 01:44:43,299 --> 01:44:45,633 [Rollins clapping, cackling exultantly] 1966 01:44:45,700 --> 01:44:47,266 Yeah! 1967 01:44:47,333 --> 01:44:50,366 Yeah! Congratulations, Drew! 1968 01:44:50,466 --> 01:44:52,166 -Thank you. -Your first win 1969 01:44:52,233 --> 01:44:56,500 as the newest member of The Judgment Day. 1970 01:44:56,566 --> 01:44:59,033 Oh, here we go again, mate. You're so paranoid. 1971 01:44:59,099 --> 01:45:01,966 You see when Rhea came out there, almost cost me the match. 1972 01:45:02,033 --> 01:45:04,266 Maybe Sami got himself into this mess. 1973 01:45:04,333 --> 01:45:06,133 Doesn't have KO to back him up anymore. 1974 01:45:06,200 --> 01:45:09,900 Besides that, "Mr. Paranoid pot calling the kettle black," 1975 01:45:09,966 --> 01:45:12,133 I saw you talking to Rhea earlier tonight, 1976 01:45:12,200 --> 01:45:14,400 and I didn't hear you say "no" 1977 01:45:14,466 --> 01:45:15,966 -to her little offer. -[sighs softly] 1978 01:45:16,833 --> 01:45:18,366 -[sunglasses clatter] -Drew… 1979 01:45:19,266 --> 01:45:21,400 You know how I feel about The Judgment Day. 1980 01:45:22,333 --> 01:45:23,333 I don't need them. 1981 01:45:24,033 --> 01:45:25,299 Not now. 1982 01:45:25,366 --> 01:45:26,666 Not ever. 1983 01:45:26,733 --> 01:45:29,700 And I especially don't need them to beat you at Crown Jewel. 1984 01:45:30,833 --> 01:45:32,099 I don't need them either. 1985 01:45:32,799 --> 01:45:33,933 No Judgment Day? 1986 01:45:35,266 --> 01:45:36,666 No Judgment Day. 1987 01:45:37,933 --> 01:45:39,366 May the best man win. 1988 01:45:42,266 --> 01:45:43,500 He will. 1989 01:45:47,166 --> 01:45:50,099 Rollins, McIntyre, for the World Heavyweight Championship 1990 01:45:50,166 --> 01:45:52,900 a week from Saturday at Crown Jewel. But before we get there, 1991 01:45:52,966 --> 01:45:57,066 the final Raw before Crown Jewel, Greenville, South Carolina, next week, 1992 01:45:57,133 --> 01:45:58,566 Seth Rollins is in action. 1993 01:45:58,633 --> 01:46:01,933 [Wade] Yes, indeed. JD McDonagh is trying to earn his way 1994 01:46:02,000 --> 01:46:04,766 into The Judgment Day by turning up the heat 1995 01:46:04,833 --> 01:46:07,400 on World Heavyweight Champ, Seth "Freakin" Rollins. 1996 01:46:07,466 --> 01:46:10,033 These two go one-on-one next week on Raw. 1997 01:46:10,099 --> 01:46:12,466 [Cole] Xia Li wants to make her own opportunity. 1998 01:46:12,533 --> 01:46:14,400 She jumped Candice LeRae earlier tonight. 1999 01:46:14,466 --> 01:46:18,299 Next week, they have a match. Xia Li, Candice LeRae, on Raw. 2000 01:46:18,366 --> 01:46:20,166 [Wade] DIY is back, 2001 01:46:20,233 --> 01:46:22,766 when Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa team up 2002 01:46:22,833 --> 01:46:24,833 for the first time in more than three years, 2003 01:46:24,900 --> 01:46:28,299 to take on Imperium next week, right here on Raw. 2004 01:46:28,366 --> 01:46:30,866 [Cole] "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio was in the thick of it 2005 01:46:30,933 --> 01:46:33,366 with Logan Paul and Ricochet earlier tonight. 2006 01:46:33,433 --> 01:46:35,266 Next week on Monday Night Raw, 2007 01:46:35,333 --> 01:46:40,066 Ricochet, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, one-on-one. 2008 01:46:43,099 --> 01:46:44,966 -["Day One Ish" playing] -♪ Uso! ♪ 2009 01:46:45,033 --> 01:46:47,066 [crowd cheering] 2010 01:46:47,133 --> 01:46:50,933 ♪ Aye, aye Main Event Jey Uso is now in your city! ♪ 2011 01:46:51,000 --> 01:46:53,933 ♪ Yah hoo! It's just me, Uce, okay ♪ 2012 01:46:54,000 --> 01:46:55,566 ♪ Day one ish It's just… ♪ 2013 01:46:55,633 --> 01:46:58,500 [Samantha] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 2014 01:46:59,066 --> 01:47:02,666 Introducing first, from San Francisco, California, 2015 01:47:02,733 --> 01:47:08,433 weighing in at 242 pounds! [boisterously] "Main Event" 2016 01:47:08,500 --> 01:47:13,133 Jey Uso! 2017 01:47:13,200 --> 01:47:17,766 [Cole] And on cue, Jey Uso in our Main Event tonight, 2018 01:47:17,833 --> 01:47:19,799 on Monday Night Raw. 2019 01:47:19,866 --> 01:47:20,866 [crowd cheering] 2020 01:47:21,566 --> 01:47:22,633 [Jey] Yeet! 2021 01:47:22,700 --> 01:47:24,666 -Yeah! -[cheering continues] 2022 01:47:24,733 --> 01:47:28,266 -Let's go! -[Cole] And a score for Jey Uso to settle. 2023 01:47:29,099 --> 01:47:32,033 It was one week ago that The Judgment Day, 2024 01:47:32,099 --> 01:47:35,033 thanks to a low blow from Damian Priest to Cody Rhodes, 2025 01:47:35,099 --> 01:47:38,866 and the appearance of Jey Uso's brother, Jimmy, 2026 01:47:38,933 --> 01:47:43,200 The Judgment Day knocked off Jey and Cody for the tag team titles. 2027 01:47:43,266 --> 01:47:44,333 ♪ …Day one ish ♪ 2028 01:47:44,400 --> 01:47:47,966 ♪ It's Jey, I line 'em all up and knock 'em down like this, I did ♪ 2029 01:47:48,033 --> 01:47:51,566 ♪ Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey ♪ 2030 01:47:51,633 --> 01:47:53,400 [Cole] They're pumping here in Dallas. 2031 01:47:53,466 --> 01:47:57,299 [crowd singing along to song] ♪ Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey ♪ 2032 01:47:57,366 --> 01:48:01,166 ♪ Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey ♪ 2033 01:48:01,233 --> 01:48:04,000 -["Day One Ish" continues playing] -[crowd cheering] 2034 01:48:04,066 --> 01:48:07,133 [Cole] It is our Main Event coming up next. 2035 01:48:07,200 --> 01:48:10,599 Jey Uso against "Señor Money in the Bank," 2036 01:48:10,666 --> 01:48:14,033 from The Judgment Day, Damian Priest, live, 2037 01:48:14,766 --> 01:48:17,233 one-on-one, here on Monday Night Raw. 2038 01:48:17,299 --> 01:48:19,133 -["Day One Ish" playing] -♪ Let's go ♪ 2039 01:48:19,200 --> 01:48:21,500 ♪ Uso! It's just me, Uce ♪ 2040 01:48:21,566 --> 01:48:24,466 ♪ Day one ish It's just me, Uce ♪ 2041 01:48:24,533 --> 01:48:26,333 ♪ Day one ish It's just me… ♪ 2042 01:48:28,700 --> 01:48:31,000 They're still celebrating in Dallas here tonight. 2043 01:48:31,066 --> 01:48:32,500 "Main Event" Jey Uso set… 2044 01:48:33,099 --> 01:48:36,066 for our Main Event on Monday Night Raw. 2045 01:48:36,133 --> 01:48:40,133 -[crowd cheering continuously] -[theme song fades] 2046 01:48:40,900 --> 01:48:43,533 ["Punishment" playing] 2047 01:48:43,599 --> 01:48:46,366 [crowd booing continuously] 2048 01:49:00,299 --> 01:49:01,799 [pyro bursts] 2049 01:49:01,866 --> 01:49:06,333 [Samantha] And his opponent, representing The Judgment Day. 2050 01:49:06,866 --> 01:49:13,200 He is one half of the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions! 2051 01:49:13,299 --> 01:49:19,400 "Señor Money in the Bank" Damian Priest! 2052 01:49:19,466 --> 01:49:23,733 [Cole] Well, earlier tonight, we found out that Damian Priest would go one-on-one 2053 01:49:23,799 --> 01:49:26,799 with the "American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, 2054 01:49:26,866 --> 01:49:30,433 a week from Saturday at WWE Crown Jewel, 2055 01:49:30,500 --> 01:49:34,333 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1:00 p.m. Eastern, 10:00 a.m. on the West Coast. 2056 01:49:34,400 --> 01:49:36,466 A special start time on Peacock. 2057 01:49:36,533 --> 01:49:39,000 And it didn't take Priest long, Wade, 2058 01:49:39,066 --> 01:49:43,333 to make sure that Cody Rhodes doesn't go into that match at 100%. 2059 01:49:43,400 --> 01:49:46,799 [Wade] Yeah, I don't think I've ever seen a superstar ooze confidence 2060 01:49:46,866 --> 01:49:49,633 -quite as much as Damian Priest. -[faint cheers from crowd] 2061 01:49:49,700 --> 01:49:53,166 But after that attack on Cody Rhodes, earlier tonight, 2062 01:49:53,233 --> 01:49:57,200 he must feel like he's already got his match-up at Crown Jewel won. 2063 01:49:57,266 --> 01:50:01,066 [Cole] Hey, do you think Priest is warming up a little bit to JD McDonagh, 2064 01:50:01,133 --> 01:50:05,433 who continues to audition his, uh, way into The Judgment Day? 2065 01:50:05,500 --> 01:50:06,966 [Wade] Well, I mean, two weeks ago, 2066 01:50:07,033 --> 01:50:10,533 Damian Priest was blowing up at JD McDonagh, 2067 01:50:10,599 --> 01:50:13,533 "You will never be a part of The Judgment Day." 2068 01:50:13,599 --> 01:50:15,400 But you know what? Earlier tonight, 2069 01:50:15,466 --> 01:50:20,733 JD McDonagh got himself perhaps one foot out of the doghouse 2070 01:50:20,799 --> 01:50:23,233 with that attack on Cody Rhodes, 2071 01:50:23,299 --> 01:50:27,500 proving how vital he could be to The Judgment Day. 2072 01:50:27,566 --> 01:50:30,799 [Cole] And we also know now that Damian Priest, of course, will be 2073 01:50:30,866 --> 01:50:33,166 in Saudi Arabia at Crown Jewel, 2074 01:50:33,233 --> 01:50:35,133 as he takes on Cody Rhodes. That means 2075 01:50:35,200 --> 01:50:39,000 that the Money in the Bank contract will be carried there by Priest-- 2076 01:50:39,066 --> 01:50:41,166 -[bell dings] -…who with McIntyre and Rollins, 2077 01:50:41,233 --> 01:50:44,000 expecting a war for the World Heavyweight Championship. 2078 01:50:44,066 --> 01:50:45,833 Who knows what happens? 2079 01:50:45,900 --> 01:50:47,833 [Wade] The most dangerous person 2080 01:50:47,900 --> 01:50:50,633 on the roster is the person who holds the briefcase. 2081 01:50:50,700 --> 01:50:53,433 [Cole] And let's not forget Roman Reigns, 2082 01:50:53,500 --> 01:50:59,233 also defends the Undisputed Championship at Crown Jewel against LA Knight. 2083 01:50:59,299 --> 01:51:02,133 So perhaps, some opportunity for Mr. Money in the Bank. 2084 01:51:02,200 --> 01:51:04,233 Here we go, Main Event tonight. McIntyre… 2085 01:51:05,233 --> 01:51:06,400 Earlier tonight, 2086 01:51:06,466 --> 01:51:09,866 knocked off Sami Zayn, as he prepared for Seth Rollins. 2087 01:51:09,933 --> 01:51:13,866 And now, in this match-up, Damian Priest prepares for Cody Rhodes 2088 01:51:13,933 --> 01:51:15,299 with a match against Jey Uso. 2089 01:51:16,233 --> 01:51:19,700 [Wade] Jey Uso is starting to regret not joining The Judgment Day, 2090 01:51:19,766 --> 01:51:25,099 realizing how difficult life can be without a unit like The Bloodline, 2091 01:51:25,166 --> 01:51:27,666 or The Judgment Day backing you up. 2092 01:51:27,733 --> 01:51:30,433 [Cole] Well, I don't think so. And let's… 2093 01:51:31,066 --> 01:51:32,666 make… make no mistake-- 2094 01:51:32,733 --> 01:51:36,333 [Wade] Let… Let me explain. With the Bloodline behind him, 2095 01:51:36,400 --> 01:51:39,000 record-breaking tag championship reign. 2096 01:51:39,066 --> 01:51:40,900 -With nobody helping him out… -[crowd booing] 2097 01:51:40,966 --> 01:51:43,066 …lost the tag championship in about a week. 2098 01:51:43,133 --> 01:51:45,133 -The difference backup makes-- -[Cole] But again, 2099 01:51:45,200 --> 01:51:49,200 you have to blame Jey's brother, Jimmy Uso, who came from out of nowhere 2100 01:51:49,266 --> 01:51:51,799 to cost Jey and Cody the championship last week. 2101 01:51:51,866 --> 01:51:55,900 And what a right hand by Damian Priest. Again, oozing confidence. 2102 01:51:55,966 --> 01:51:59,000 Priest, of course, the Money in the Bank contract holder. 2103 01:51:59,066 --> 01:52:02,466 whips Jey across the ring with authority. What do you think Priest's thinking about 2104 01:52:02,533 --> 01:52:05,500 what Rhea Ripley's been doing, trying to recruit a number of Superstars… 2105 01:52:05,566 --> 01:52:07,833 -[Wade] Uh… -[Cole] …to Judgment Day? Dropkick by Jey! 2106 01:52:07,900 --> 01:52:10,666 [Wade] I know a lot of people have been throwing out the word "leader" 2107 01:52:10,733 --> 01:52:13,599 when it comes to Rhea Ripley. I don't think anyone in Judgment Day 2108 01:52:13,666 --> 01:52:15,700 would quite go there, but certainly… Ooh! 2109 01:52:15,766 --> 01:52:21,200 [Cole] Jey Uso, leading tonight! Taking out Priest! Uso, on fire on Raw. 2110 01:52:21,266 --> 01:52:24,000 -[crowd yelling] -Where you at? Where you at? 2111 01:52:24,066 --> 01:52:25,333 -[man] Let's go! -Where you at? 2112 01:52:26,799 --> 01:52:30,500 [crowd cheering] 2113 01:52:30,566 --> 01:52:32,200 [Jey struggling] 2114 01:52:32,266 --> 01:52:35,599 [Cole] Capacity crowd, American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. 2115 01:52:35,666 --> 01:52:36,733 This is our Main Event. 2116 01:52:36,799 --> 01:52:41,000 Jey Uso against "Mr. Money in the Bank" Damian Priest, 2117 01:52:41,066 --> 01:52:42,500 of The Judgment Day, 2118 01:52:42,566 --> 01:52:46,433 [Wade] Priest has just been brutalizing "Main Event" Jey Uso 2119 01:52:46,500 --> 01:52:48,366 for the past five minutes or so, 2120 01:52:48,433 --> 01:52:50,233 really taking its toll 2121 01:52:50,299 --> 01:52:53,466 -on the former tag champ. -[Cole] You mentioned something earlier, 2122 01:52:53,533 --> 01:52:55,666 Wade, and I want to go back to it. Just the confidence 2123 01:52:55,733 --> 01:52:58,799 that seems to ooze out of Damian Priest lately. 2124 01:52:58,866 --> 01:53:01,333 [Wade] You know what? When you've got gold around your waist, 2125 01:53:01,400 --> 01:53:03,366 -when you've got Judgment Day-- Ooh. -[Cole] Oh! 2126 01:53:03,433 --> 01:53:06,533 -[Wade] Judgment Day backing you up-- -[Cole] That Broken Arrow from Priest. 2127 01:53:06,599 --> 01:53:08,400 -Cover! And a kick-out by Uso. -[referee] Two. 2128 01:53:08,466 --> 01:53:11,066 [Wade] And not only that, you're "Señor Money in the Bank," 2129 01:53:11,133 --> 01:53:14,200 you've got a lot of things to be confident about. 2130 01:53:14,266 --> 01:53:16,066 And when you can pull out moves like this… 2131 01:53:16,133 --> 01:53:18,466 [Cole] Watch the Broken Arrow by Damian Priest, 2132 01:53:18,533 --> 01:53:20,099 almost putting Uso away. 2133 01:53:20,166 --> 01:53:22,633 [Priest] You feel me? [continues indistinctly] 2134 01:53:22,700 --> 01:53:25,500 [Cole] And now the trash-talking by Damian Priest. 2135 01:53:26,099 --> 01:53:27,099 [Priest] Come on. 2136 01:53:27,166 --> 01:53:30,000 [Cole] And Judgment Day, with all the gold, the tag champs, 2137 01:53:30,066 --> 01:53:32,866 the North American Champ, the Women's World Champ, 2138 01:53:33,599 --> 01:53:36,066 -"Señor Money in the Bank…" -[Jey grunts] 2139 01:53:36,133 --> 01:53:38,666 -[Cole] Jey Uso trying to fire back. -[Jey groans] 2140 01:53:38,733 --> 01:53:40,666 [Wade] Trash talk might be a little too much 2141 01:53:40,733 --> 01:53:43,633 against someone the caliber of a Jey Uso. 2142 01:53:43,700 --> 01:53:45,366 -[Jey groans] -[Cole] And Jey, who's, 2143 01:53:45,433 --> 01:53:49,466 again, still trying to establish himself, Wade as a singles competitor, 2144 01:53:49,533 --> 01:53:52,400 who spent so many years, of course, as one of the greatest tag teams 2145 01:53:52,466 --> 01:53:54,366 of all time with his brother, Jimmy. 2146 01:53:54,433 --> 01:53:55,900 [crowd chanting] Ooh! Yeah! 2147 01:53:55,966 --> 01:53:57,433 Yeah! Yeah! 2148 01:53:57,500 --> 01:53:59,700 [Cole] And holding his own here against Damian Priest. 2149 01:53:59,766 --> 01:54:02,166 [Wade] Now, I don't know if I'd want to get in a slugfest 2150 01:54:02,233 --> 01:54:05,333 -with Jey Uso at any point. -[Cole] Yeah. Uso, 2151 01:54:05,400 --> 01:54:07,466 right hands, now driving Priest back to the corner. 2152 01:54:07,533 --> 01:54:09,599 Priest trying to keep his hands up, can't do it. 2153 01:54:09,666 --> 01:54:11,799 -And Jey Uso's feeling it. -[crowd exclaiming] 2154 01:54:11,866 --> 01:54:14,799 [Wade] Yeah, this is what has made Jey Uso so good 2155 01:54:14,866 --> 01:54:18,000 over the years, this second wind he's able to get. 2156 01:54:18,066 --> 01:54:22,200 [Cole] Yeah, one of the most well-conditioned athletes in all of WWE. 2157 01:54:22,700 --> 01:54:25,666 Priest got hung up on the top rope. He's caught. 2158 01:54:25,733 --> 01:54:27,299 -Uso makes him pay. -[crowd exclaims] 2159 01:54:28,000 --> 01:54:31,766 [Wade] The problem with those long limbs, get caught in the ropes very easy. 2160 01:54:33,700 --> 01:54:35,099 [Cole] Jey, now, launching himself. 2161 01:54:35,166 --> 01:54:37,133 Top rope, crossbody. Lateral press, 2162 01:54:37,200 --> 01:54:39,933 hooks the leg. Is it enough? Kick-out by Priest. 2163 01:54:41,400 --> 01:54:46,266 [Wade] And how quickly did the momentum in this match do a complete 180? 2164 01:54:46,333 --> 01:54:49,099 Just when you start to write off Jey Uso, 2165 01:54:49,166 --> 01:54:51,933 -back on top in a big way. -[Cole] And that's the problem. 2166 01:54:52,000 --> 01:54:54,466 As you mentioned before, you can't write off Jey Uso. 2167 01:54:54,533 --> 01:54:58,033 So many opponents believe they're in control, they relax a little bit. 2168 01:54:58,099 --> 01:54:59,900 It allows Jey back into the match. 2169 01:54:59,966 --> 01:55:02,666 [Wade] I mean, the guy just doesn't have an off day. 2170 01:55:05,433 --> 01:55:06,933 [crowd chants faintly] Uso! 2171 01:55:07,000 --> 01:55:09,033 [Cole] And Jey, measuring his man. 2172 01:55:09,099 --> 01:55:11,599 -[Jey yells] -And Priest, trying to put him in position 2173 01:55:11,666 --> 01:55:14,166 for the Samoan Drop. Priest, able to shift his weight. 2174 01:55:15,099 --> 01:55:16,933 -Oh! And a big right hand! -[crowd exclaims] 2175 01:55:17,000 --> 01:55:18,733 [Wade] Clean in the clock, and Jey-- 2176 01:55:18,799 --> 01:55:22,200 [Cole] Oh, and it turns Jey inside out. Cover now by Priest. 2177 01:55:22,266 --> 01:55:25,733 Hook of the leg, for the win! And a kick-out now by Jey. 2178 01:55:25,799 --> 01:55:29,233 [Wade] Yeah, Jey Uso completely rocked, with that combo. 2179 01:55:30,099 --> 01:55:32,833 Perhaps starting to get a little frustrated. 2180 01:55:32,900 --> 01:55:34,299 -[exclaims] -[crowd exclaims] 2181 01:55:35,700 --> 01:55:38,200 -[Jey groans in pain] -[Wade] Sound of those shots. 2182 01:55:38,833 --> 01:55:42,000 -[referee] One, two… -[Cole] You can just listen to the impact 2183 01:55:42,066 --> 01:55:43,200 by Priest. 2184 01:55:43,266 --> 01:55:46,433 [Wade] It's that limb length, gets such a swing on all of his shots, 2185 01:55:46,500 --> 01:55:48,200 using his physique. 2186 01:55:48,266 --> 01:55:50,299 [Cole] And Priest, setting up Jey Uso. 2187 01:55:50,366 --> 01:55:53,966 Perhaps with the South of Heaven chokeslam to put Jey away. 2188 01:55:54,033 --> 01:55:56,166 He's got where he wants him, 2189 01:55:56,233 --> 01:55:58,299 gonna hoist him up in the air. But Uso, though, 2190 01:55:58,366 --> 01:56:01,166 with a couple of well-placed elbows to the side of the head. 2191 01:56:01,233 --> 01:56:02,900 -Kick to the midsection. -[crowd exclaims] 2192 01:56:03,866 --> 01:56:05,500 [crowd cheering] 2193 01:56:05,566 --> 01:56:07,799 [Cole] And Jey Uso, feeling it! 2194 01:56:11,133 --> 01:56:13,599 [Wade] Jey Uso gasping for air a little here. 2195 01:56:13,666 --> 01:56:16,266 -[Cole] Samoan Drop! Cover! -[Wade] He can… 2196 01:56:16,333 --> 01:56:19,366 -[crowd and referee] One! Two! -[Cole] Near fall by Jey! 2197 01:56:23,133 --> 01:56:26,266 [Wade] Both men giving it all they've got, barely able to stand. 2198 01:56:26,333 --> 01:56:28,599 And this is Jey Uso at his best, 2199 01:56:28,666 --> 01:56:32,533 almost putting away Priest with the Samoan Drop. 2200 01:56:35,400 --> 01:56:37,500 [Cole] Priest, exhausted. 2201 01:56:38,433 --> 01:56:40,233 Jey Uso as well. 2202 01:56:40,299 --> 01:56:41,700 [crowd clapping rhythmically] 2203 01:56:41,766 --> 01:56:45,099 -[crowd chanting] We want tables! -[Cole] A battle of attrition here. 2204 01:56:45,166 --> 01:56:46,766 [crowd chants] We want tables! 2205 01:56:46,833 --> 01:56:48,966 [Wade] Two men with such deep arsenals. 2206 01:56:49,033 --> 01:56:51,066 You can never guess what's coming next. 2207 01:56:52,533 --> 01:56:54,299 [Cole] And Jey Uso, now gonna fly. 2208 01:56:54,366 --> 01:56:57,466 Suicide dive. Oh, Priest, though. 2209 01:56:57,533 --> 01:56:59,799 -Oh! Face first! -[crowd exclaims] 2210 01:56:59,866 --> 01:57:04,633 [Wade] The power of Damian Priest, catching Jey Uso. 2211 01:57:04,700 --> 01:57:07,000 [Cole] A flatliner right on the announce table. 2212 01:57:09,633 --> 01:57:12,299 And just like that, Priest has turned things around. 2213 01:57:12,366 --> 01:57:13,599 [men yelling indistinctly] 2214 01:57:13,666 --> 01:57:15,900 -[scattered yelling] -[faint boos from crowd] 2215 01:57:21,366 --> 01:57:25,166 [Cole] Well, boxing the ears of Jey, and a step up enzuigiri by the big man. 2216 01:57:25,233 --> 01:57:27,033 And Uso, with one of his own. 2217 01:57:27,099 --> 01:57:28,299 [Jey yelling] Guess what? 2218 01:57:30,266 --> 01:57:32,033 [Cole] Ah, face-first again. 2219 01:57:32,099 --> 01:57:35,900 -Cover by Priest, for the win, Kick-out! -[referee] One, two. Two! 2220 01:57:35,966 --> 01:57:40,200 [Wade] Two heavy-weight boxers slinging all they've got in the 12th round, 2221 01:57:41,900 --> 01:57:44,400 [Cole] Again, Priest looking to build some momentum 2222 01:57:44,466 --> 01:57:46,900 towards Crown Jewel in the battle with Cody, 2223 01:57:46,966 --> 01:57:48,566 a week from Saturday. 2224 01:57:48,633 --> 01:57:52,400 [Wade] That confidence is starting to slip on the face of Damian Priest. 2225 01:57:54,066 --> 01:57:56,466 "What have I got to do to put this guy away?" 2226 01:57:59,666 --> 01:58:01,566 [Cole] He's just such a physical, 2227 01:58:01,633 --> 01:58:03,066 -bruising competitor. -[crowd boos] 2228 01:58:03,133 --> 01:58:06,266 [Wade] This might work. This is what put Cody out last week. 2229 01:58:06,333 --> 01:58:08,533 [Cole] Yeah, through the announce table, a Razor's Edge. 2230 01:58:08,599 --> 01:58:11,299 And Priest has got Jey Uso in position. 2231 01:58:11,366 --> 01:58:13,033 Jey, though. able to slip out of it. 2232 01:58:14,133 --> 01:58:16,700 -And Jey, Spear! -[crowd cheering] 2233 01:58:17,733 --> 01:58:20,000 And Jey Uso, now going to go up top! 2234 01:58:21,266 --> 01:58:23,299 Priest had the wind knocked out of him. 2235 01:58:23,933 --> 01:58:25,633 -Uso Splash! -[crowd cheers loudly] 2236 01:58:26,766 --> 01:58:28,133 Jey! 2237 01:58:28,200 --> 01:58:30,933 -Hooks the leg! Meanwhile… Finn Bálor! -[crowd booing] 2238 01:58:31,000 --> 01:58:33,233 [Cole] The official never went down for the three-count 2239 01:58:33,299 --> 01:58:36,299 because Bálor came out and distracted him! 2240 01:58:36,366 --> 01:58:40,400 [Wade] Well, it's lucky for Damian Priest because this match was over right there. 2241 01:58:40,466 --> 01:58:41,566 [Cole] And now, Uso, 2242 01:58:41,633 --> 01:58:44,833 attacking Bálor with the dive. 2243 01:58:44,900 --> 01:58:46,766 [scattered applause and cheering in crowd] 2244 01:58:46,833 --> 01:58:48,366 [Wade] Jey had this match won. 2245 01:58:49,200 --> 01:58:51,799 Of course, Priest, just enough time to recover. 2246 01:58:51,866 --> 01:58:53,033 [referee] Hey, hey, hey, hey! 2247 01:58:53,099 --> 01:58:55,433 [Cole] And now Priest and Uso slugging it out. 2248 01:58:55,500 --> 01:58:57,700 The official, trying to separate the two. 2249 01:58:57,766 --> 01:59:01,466 And that allows Finn Bálor to grab the leg of Uso. 2250 01:59:01,533 --> 01:59:02,799 Priest! 2251 01:59:03,533 --> 01:59:04,866 South of Heaven! 2252 01:59:06,266 --> 01:59:08,099 [crowd and referee] One, two, three! 2253 01:59:08,166 --> 01:59:09,933 -[Cole] And Priest steals one. -[bell dings] 2254 01:59:10,000 --> 01:59:11,833 -["Punishment" playing] -[crowd booing] 2255 01:59:11,900 --> 01:59:13,933 [Samantha] Here is your winner! 2256 01:59:14,000 --> 01:59:17,966 "Señor Money in the Bank" Damian-- 2257 01:59:18,033 --> 01:59:20,333 -[Cole] Bálor's not done yet. -[crowd booing] 2258 01:59:20,400 --> 01:59:25,166 Finn Bálor, with his just intense, personal hatred 2259 01:59:25,233 --> 01:59:26,333 of Jey Uso. 2260 01:59:26,400 --> 01:59:29,299 [Wade] The strength in numbers in this game, 2261 01:59:29,366 --> 01:59:31,833 doesn't Jey Uso know that now? 2262 01:59:31,900 --> 01:59:34,133 [Cole] And now, off the South of Heaven chokeslam, 2263 01:59:34,200 --> 01:59:35,533 into a Coup de Grace! 2264 01:59:39,200 --> 01:59:41,566 You should've never left The Bloodline. 2265 01:59:42,166 --> 01:59:44,166 -[crowd booing] -[Cole] Judgment Day, 2266 01:59:44,233 --> 01:59:46,299 -laying waste… -[crowd booing continuously] 2267 01:59:46,366 --> 01:59:49,066 -…to Jey Uso. -[speaking indistinctly] 2268 01:59:49,133 --> 01:59:51,633 -The dominance continues… -Go get us some chairs. 2269 01:59:51,700 --> 01:59:53,200 [Cole] …here on Monday Night Raw. 2270 01:59:53,266 --> 01:59:57,000 [Wade] Judgment Day run WWE Raw. 2271 01:59:57,066 --> 01:59:59,599 [Cole] And I do not believe Judgment Day is done yet. 2272 01:59:59,666 --> 02:00:01,099 [Finn] …another chair. 2273 02:00:01,166 --> 02:00:04,200 -[Cole] Bálor, with a steel chair in hand. -[crowd jeering] 2274 02:00:04,266 --> 02:00:05,766 [crowd jeering continuously] 2275 02:00:05,833 --> 02:00:08,566 [Wade] What on earth are they cooking up here? 2276 02:00:08,633 --> 02:00:11,466 [Cole] Well, they're going to make sure Jey Uso never competes again. 2277 02:00:12,599 --> 02:00:14,299 -["Kingdom" playing] -Just like what they did 2278 02:00:14,366 --> 02:00:16,400 -to Rhodes earlier tonight. -[crowd cheering] 2279 02:00:16,466 --> 02:00:17,833 But speak of the devil. 2280 02:00:18,466 --> 02:00:22,533 Cody Rhodes is hobbling on his way out to the ring, 2281 02:00:22,599 --> 02:00:25,599 after the assault by Damian Priest earlier tonight! 2282 02:00:25,666 --> 02:00:27,700 And how wise is this from Cody Rhodes? 2283 02:00:27,766 --> 02:00:29,766 [Wade] He's fighting on one leg right now. 2284 02:00:29,833 --> 02:00:31,500 What are you thinking, Cody? 2285 02:00:31,566 --> 02:00:33,766 [Cole] Cody, dragging himself to the ring, 2286 02:00:33,833 --> 02:00:36,766 wants to get himself some of Damian Priest. 2287 02:00:36,833 --> 02:00:39,200 Payback for earlier tonight! Just like that! 2288 02:00:39,266 --> 02:00:43,700 The chop block, suffered at the hands of Cody by McDonagh earlier on! 2289 02:00:43,766 --> 02:00:45,733 And now, the chair to the midsection! 2290 02:00:45,799 --> 02:00:47,533 -Into the spine of Priest! -[crowd exclaims] 2291 02:00:47,599 --> 02:00:50,099 [Wade] An eye for an eye, Priest. 2292 02:00:50,166 --> 02:00:54,599 [Cole] And now, it's Cody Rhodes, hammering away on Damian Priest! 2293 02:00:57,700 --> 02:01:01,833 [Wade] A little equalizer ahead of their match-up at Crown Jewel. 2294 02:01:01,900 --> 02:01:03,400 [Cole] Eye for an eye! 2295 02:01:03,466 --> 02:01:05,533 [crowd cheering loudly] 2296 02:01:07,466 --> 02:01:09,099 [Cole] Priest is helpless, 2297 02:01:09,166 --> 02:01:12,099 -and now dragged out of the ring by Bálor. -[crowd booing] 2298 02:01:12,166 --> 02:01:13,766 [crowd continues booing] 2299 02:01:13,833 --> 02:01:18,133 [Cole] But Cody Rhodes came out here with vengeance on his mind. 2300 02:01:20,200 --> 02:01:22,000 ["Kingdom" playing] 2301 02:01:22,066 --> 02:01:25,633 [Wade] Cody Rhodes is nowhere near 100%, though. 2302 02:01:25,700 --> 02:01:27,666 -[referees talking indistinctly] -[Finn] Come on! 2303 02:01:27,733 --> 02:01:30,066 [Cole] But a valiant effort by Cody Rhodes, 2304 02:01:30,133 --> 02:01:34,266 who, a week from Saturday, will get his hands on Damian Priest 2305 02:01:34,333 --> 02:01:38,500 at WWE Crown Jewel. 2306 02:01:38,566 --> 02:01:41,500 And for Priest, there may be hell to pay, 2307 02:01:41,566 --> 02:01:44,966 after the assault on Cody Rhodes earlier tonight. 2308 02:01:45,033 --> 02:01:46,700 [referee] You got to go. Let's go! 2309 02:01:46,766 --> 02:01:50,566 [Cole] We want to remind everybody that this coming Friday night, 2310 02:01:50,633 --> 02:01:54,266 SmackDown will be on FS1. 2311 02:01:54,333 --> 02:01:59,633 Roman Reigns, the Undisputed Champion, will be there live to sign the contract 2312 02:01:59,700 --> 02:02:02,200 for his match with LA Knight. 2313 02:02:02,299 --> 02:02:04,799 And also next week, right here on Monday Night Raw, 2314 02:02:04,866 --> 02:02:06,766 the final Raw before Crown Jewel, 2315 02:02:06,833 --> 02:02:10,000 the World Heavyweight Champion, Seth "Freakin" Rollins, in action 2316 02:02:10,066 --> 02:02:14,066 against JD McDonagh, who's trying to earn an opportunity 2317 02:02:14,133 --> 02:02:16,133 to join Judgment Day. 2318 02:02:16,200 --> 02:02:17,633 ["Kingdom" continues playing] 2319 02:02:17,700 --> 02:02:19,466 -[crowd cheering] -Rhodes turns his attention 2320 02:02:19,533 --> 02:02:22,066 to Damian Priest at Crown Jewel. 2321 02:02:22,133 --> 02:02:23,733 Thanks for joining us, everybody. 2322 02:02:23,799 --> 02:02:26,733 Good night from Dallas and Monday Night Raw. 2323 02:02:26,799 --> 02:02:29,700 -["Kingdom" playing] -♪ You took my dreams but not my name ♪