1 00:00:00,833 --> 00:00:02,833 [intro music playing] 2 00:00:04,600 --> 00:00:05,533 [John Cena] Then. 3 00:00:07,199 --> 00:00:08,066 [Ric Flair] Woooo! 4 00:00:08,133 --> 00:00:10,266 -[glass shattering] -[The Rock] If you smell… 5 00:00:10,333 --> 00:00:11,366 -[bell tolling] -[Cena] Now. 6 00:00:12,666 --> 00:00:14,166 [Roman] Acknowledge me! 7 00:00:14,833 --> 00:00:16,966 -[Triple H] The king of kings… -[Cena] You can't see me… 8 00:00:17,033 --> 00:00:18,166 [Cena] Forever. 9 00:00:23,099 --> 00:00:24,000 Together. 10 00:00:29,466 --> 00:00:31,366 ♪ Wanna be the greatest of all time ♪ 11 00:00:31,433 --> 00:00:34,100 [Michael Cole] And you are looking live at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, 12 00:00:34,166 --> 00:00:35,633 and the "American Nightmare," Cody Rhodes, 13 00:00:35,699 --> 00:00:38,633 who two weeks from Saturday will look to become the first person 14 00:00:38,699 --> 00:00:42,000 since WWE Hall of Famer "Stone Cold" Steve Austin 15 00:00:42,066 --> 00:00:45,233 26 years ago to win back-to-back Royal Rumble matches. 16 00:00:45,300 --> 00:00:46,966 But tonight he's in the main event. 17 00:00:47,033 --> 00:00:48,566 [Wade Barrett] And a rivalry that has become 18 00:00:48,633 --> 00:00:50,800 increasingly bitter and personal. 19 00:00:50,866 --> 00:00:53,300 The poisonous Shinsuke Nakamura 20 00:00:53,366 --> 00:00:57,400 looks to put a close to Cody Rhodes story as he goes one-on-one-- 21 00:00:57,466 --> 00:01:00,199 [Drew McIntyre] All right, that's enough of that. I've got something to say. 22 00:01:00,933 --> 00:01:02,333 [Michael Cole] That'll teach you. 23 00:01:03,133 --> 00:01:04,066 [Wade Barrett] I'm not arguing. 24 00:01:09,766 --> 00:01:11,966 [Drew] Last week's match with Seth 25 00:01:12,033 --> 00:01:14,700 was all or nothing for Drew McIntyre. 26 00:01:14,766 --> 00:01:16,633 I didn't want that title. 27 00:01:16,700 --> 00:01:18,266 I needed that title. 28 00:01:18,333 --> 00:01:19,733 And as you can see… 29 00:01:19,800 --> 00:01:21,666 I don't have the title. 30 00:01:26,800 --> 00:01:29,800 I've been replaying the match over in my head. 31 00:01:30,399 --> 00:01:33,533 I remember I had the match won when a clamored Seth, 32 00:01:33,600 --> 00:01:36,100 I pinned him. I was so overzealous 33 00:01:36,166 --> 00:01:37,800 I put his foot on the rope 34 00:01:37,866 --> 00:01:39,933 and I cost myself the damn match. 35 00:01:45,266 --> 00:01:47,766 I've been really thinking about this all week. 36 00:01:47,833 --> 00:01:51,066 And maybe, maybe Seth has been right. 37 00:01:51,133 --> 00:01:52,800 Maybe Sami has been right. 38 00:01:52,866 --> 00:01:58,066 Maybe the one person holding Drew McIntyre back is Drew McIntyre. 39 00:02:03,199 --> 00:02:04,466 And if that's the case… 40 00:02:05,666 --> 00:02:07,300 I need to get myself right, 41 00:02:07,366 --> 00:02:09,333 I need to get my head screwed on right. 42 00:02:09,400 --> 00:02:11,066 I need to get my priorities right. 43 00:02:11,133 --> 00:02:14,333 I need to step away from WWE for a while. 44 00:02:14,400 --> 00:02:15,933 [crowd reacting] 45 00:02:27,966 --> 00:02:29,933 I've been playing this over in my head, trust me, 46 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:31,833 it wasn't easy to start feeling this way. 47 00:02:31,900 --> 00:02:33,200 This has been a lifelong dream. 48 00:02:34,366 --> 00:02:36,600 But up to two days ago, I really felt that way 49 00:02:36,666 --> 00:02:39,000 and I kept replaying the match over and over. 50 00:02:39,066 --> 00:02:40,600 But then it occurred to me… 51 00:02:40,666 --> 00:02:42,233 Wait, Drew. 52 00:02:42,299 --> 00:02:44,200 That's not true whatsoever. 53 00:02:44,266 --> 00:02:46,299 You didn't lose straight up. 54 00:02:46,366 --> 00:02:48,900 No, no, no, the better man didn't win. 55 00:02:48,966 --> 00:02:52,100 Damian Priest cashed in during the match 56 00:02:52,166 --> 00:02:54,100 and cost you the match. 57 00:02:57,733 --> 00:02:58,666 Priest. 58 00:02:59,400 --> 00:03:02,833 Why would you have cashed in during the match? 59 00:03:02,900 --> 00:03:05,700 Why didn't you wait till the match was over? 60 00:03:05,766 --> 00:03:08,200 And I was champion and I had won, 61 00:03:08,266 --> 00:03:09,600 and I was weakened 62 00:03:09,666 --> 00:03:11,200 and I was an easy target. 63 00:03:11,266 --> 00:03:12,933 You didn't just screw yourself. 64 00:03:13,000 --> 00:03:15,433 You screwed me too, you idiot. 65 00:03:15,500 --> 00:03:16,866 [crowd cheering] 66 00:03:19,200 --> 00:03:21,233 Between Priest and Seth 67 00:03:21,299 --> 00:03:23,766 and Sami and Jey Uso being moved to Raw 68 00:03:23,866 --> 00:03:26,399 'cause Cody has magical political powers, 69 00:03:26,466 --> 00:03:29,066 and CM Punk making his return 70 00:03:29,133 --> 00:03:30,966 to wide open arms. 71 00:03:31,033 --> 00:03:32,233 [crowd cheering] 72 00:03:35,833 --> 00:03:37,566 Actually… 73 00:03:37,633 --> 00:03:40,799 maybe I need to revisit this "leaving the company thing." 74 00:03:40,866 --> 00:03:43,766 Maybe I should leave for nine years. 75 00:03:43,833 --> 00:03:46,866 Then I'll get a hero's reception when I return. 76 00:03:46,933 --> 00:03:49,133 [crowd cheering] 77 00:03:49,200 --> 00:03:51,600 Oh, yeah, we can chant my name during the matches-- 78 00:03:51,666 --> 00:03:54,799 -["Cult Of Personality" playing] -[crowd cheers] 79 00:04:38,900 --> 00:04:39,966 [imperceptible] 80 00:04:41,833 --> 00:04:42,766 [imperceptible] 81 00:05:19,599 --> 00:05:22,400 [crowd chants "CM Punk"] 82 00:05:32,333 --> 00:05:35,133 [CM Punk] We are in Piper country. 83 00:05:35,200 --> 00:05:36,800 [crowd cheers] 84 00:05:38,333 --> 00:05:40,766 I'm a little disappointed you didn't wear the kilt, 85 00:05:40,866 --> 00:05:42,700 but I guess that would've been too easy. 86 00:05:42,766 --> 00:05:45,466 They might actually like you and cheer for you 87 00:05:45,533 --> 00:05:48,133 because 'rowdy roddy' Piper is a legend. 88 00:05:48,233 --> 00:05:49,466 [crowd cheering] 89 00:05:50,666 --> 00:05:52,700 Piper was known for talking. 90 00:05:53,466 --> 00:05:56,366 CM Punk was known for talking, 91 00:05:56,433 --> 00:05:58,900 is Drew McIntyre known for talking? 92 00:05:59,466 --> 00:06:00,566 [crowd shouting "no"] 93 00:06:02,766 --> 00:06:04,833 But since I've been back, Drew, 94 00:06:04,900 --> 00:06:07,633 it seems like that's all you've done. 95 00:06:07,700 --> 00:06:09,566 And it might seem a little weird 96 00:06:09,633 --> 00:06:12,066 coming from a guy who just talks… 97 00:06:12,133 --> 00:06:13,933 probably too much, 98 00:06:15,900 --> 00:06:19,200 but I thought since I heard my name, I would come out… 99 00:06:20,366 --> 00:06:22,333 and if you had anything to say, 100 00:06:22,400 --> 00:06:23,533 you could say it to my face. 101 00:06:23,599 --> 00:06:25,033 I'll just stand right over here. 102 00:06:36,933 --> 00:06:39,799 [crowd chants "CM Punk"] 103 00:06:45,433 --> 00:06:48,566 [Drew] All right. The floor is mine. 104 00:06:49,799 --> 00:06:51,700 I guess first of all, I want to say… 105 00:06:52,533 --> 00:06:54,066 Congratulations. 106 00:06:55,366 --> 00:06:59,599 We're going on just over a month now, and you're still here. 107 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:05,066 See some of the guys and I have got a bet going in the back 108 00:07:05,599 --> 00:07:08,533 that you're going to crash and burn, you're going to self-destruct, 109 00:07:08,599 --> 00:07:12,099 and you're costing a lot of people a lot of money the longer you stick around. 110 00:07:12,166 --> 00:07:13,000 [CM Punk] That's good. 111 00:07:15,933 --> 00:07:19,099 I guess my big bad words have offended you. They've upset you 112 00:07:19,166 --> 00:07:22,799 Maybe you and Seth have more in common than you actually realize. 113 00:07:22,866 --> 00:07:25,299 I don't care what you said outside the company. 114 00:07:25,366 --> 00:07:27,833 That's irrelevant. You wanted some headlines. 115 00:07:27,900 --> 00:07:31,166 You're bitter. You want some attention because you weren't getting enough. 116 00:07:31,233 --> 00:07:32,633 I get it. 117 00:07:32,700 --> 00:07:34,166 What I care about 118 00:07:34,233 --> 00:07:36,233 is what you do to me personally. 119 00:07:37,166 --> 00:07:39,400 And I'm one of the few people on this roster 120 00:07:39,466 --> 00:07:42,433 still that traveled the world with you 121 00:07:42,500 --> 00:07:43,700 for years. 122 00:07:45,000 --> 00:07:47,200 I know the real CM Punk. 123 00:07:47,266 --> 00:07:48,733 I've seen what you're truly like, 124 00:07:48,799 --> 00:07:51,133 and I've had so many things happen to me 125 00:07:51,200 --> 00:07:52,566 caused by you. 126 00:07:52,633 --> 00:07:55,066 I could go on for all night, actually, 127 00:07:55,133 --> 00:07:56,633 we've only got a three hour show, 128 00:07:56,700 --> 00:07:59,433 so maybe I'll go with the first thing that comes to my head. 129 00:07:59,500 --> 00:08:01,299 Remember, you were champion? 130 00:08:02,433 --> 00:08:04,900 And you used to refer to yourself as the "leader." 131 00:08:04,966 --> 00:08:07,333 You would actually walk in the locker room and say, 132 00:08:07,400 --> 00:08:09,066 "As the locker room leader," 133 00:08:09,666 --> 00:08:12,366 because the leader has to announce he's the bloody leader. 134 00:08:14,166 --> 00:08:16,900 Back then, I actually needed a leader. 135 00:08:16,966 --> 00:08:18,633 I needed somebody to help me out. 136 00:08:18,700 --> 00:08:20,566 I was in a real dark place. 137 00:08:20,633 --> 00:08:22,266 Right now, I'm not in a dark place. 138 00:08:22,333 --> 00:08:24,099 I've got some obstacles in my way. 139 00:08:24,166 --> 00:08:25,500 I'll kick them down. 140 00:08:25,566 --> 00:08:26,866 I'm Drew McIntyre. 141 00:08:26,933 --> 00:08:28,900 I got it these days. 142 00:08:28,966 --> 00:08:30,000 [crowd cheering] 143 00:08:32,366 --> 00:08:34,066 But I didn't have it back then. 144 00:08:34,733 --> 00:08:36,199 I was just a kid. 145 00:08:36,266 --> 00:08:38,266 I had personal issues going on 146 00:08:38,333 --> 00:08:41,100 I'd lost the person who was closest to me in the world. 147 00:08:41,166 --> 00:08:43,533 My career was in a tailspin, 148 00:08:43,600 --> 00:08:45,199 and I could have done with a real leader 149 00:08:45,300 --> 00:08:47,533 to tell me it was going to be okay 150 00:08:47,600 --> 00:08:49,400 to help me navigate this place. 151 00:08:49,466 --> 00:08:51,000 But you saw me as a threat, 152 00:08:51,066 --> 00:08:52,966 and that was never going to happen. 153 00:08:55,533 --> 00:08:57,666 I've spoken to Randy Orton about this before, 154 00:08:57,733 --> 00:09:00,466 and I understand that Randy couldn't have helped me 155 00:09:00,533 --> 00:09:02,533 because he had his own demons. 156 00:09:03,233 --> 00:09:04,699 You're Straight Edge. 157 00:09:04,766 --> 00:09:06,433 You don't have any demons. 158 00:09:06,500 --> 00:09:08,199 You are a demon. 159 00:09:10,666 --> 00:09:14,733 A self-serving, narcissistic succubus, 160 00:09:14,800 --> 00:09:18,366 and I didn't need anybody to help me become a leader. 161 00:09:18,433 --> 00:09:20,800 Once I got fired, I figured it out. 162 00:09:20,866 --> 00:09:22,466 I stepped up myself, 163 00:09:22,533 --> 00:09:24,400 and I became the man I am today. 164 00:09:24,466 --> 00:09:26,699 So after being gone for nine years. 165 00:09:27,266 --> 00:09:29,433 I'm your leader now, kid. 166 00:09:29,500 --> 00:09:30,466 [crowd cheering] 167 00:09:42,666 --> 00:09:43,833 [crowd cheering] 168 00:09:49,600 --> 00:09:53,199 Called myself a lot of things in life. 169 00:09:53,266 --> 00:09:56,533 I've called myself a lot of things in my WWE career. 170 00:09:56,600 --> 00:09:59,066 A leader was never one of 'em, 171 00:09:59,133 --> 00:10:01,733 because I always led by example. 172 00:10:01,800 --> 00:10:04,633 Called myself a savior, and kid, 173 00:10:04,699 --> 00:10:06,566 if you want your hand held… 174 00:10:06,633 --> 00:10:09,633 you can pledge allegiance to the "Straight Edge Society" right now. 175 00:10:09,699 --> 00:10:11,266 We can shave your head 176 00:10:13,933 --> 00:10:15,833 and you can live this clean life. 177 00:10:15,900 --> 00:10:18,000 Talk about demons? Listen, man. 178 00:10:20,133 --> 00:10:21,566 If I'm not a leader, 179 00:10:22,133 --> 00:10:25,000 who did you watch walk out of this company? 180 00:10:26,133 --> 00:10:27,133 It was me. 181 00:10:28,000 --> 00:10:30,133 And who did I watch walk back in 182 00:10:30,199 --> 00:10:32,566 and become bigger, faster, stronger? 183 00:10:32,633 --> 00:10:34,866 You went on, you won the Royal Rumble, 184 00:10:34,933 --> 00:10:36,666 and your main event at WrestleMania. 185 00:10:39,233 --> 00:10:41,100 You followed my lead on the way out. 186 00:10:41,166 --> 00:10:45,466 I got no problem saying that I'm following my, your way 187 00:10:45,533 --> 00:10:47,066 on the way back in. 188 00:10:47,133 --> 00:10:49,300 And just because I want to do what you did, 189 00:10:49,366 --> 00:10:51,800 I'm back. Bigger, faster, stronger. 190 00:10:51,866 --> 00:10:55,000 And I'm going to win the Royal Rumble and main event at WrestleMania. 191 00:10:55,066 --> 00:10:57,333 And you're upset about it, just like Seth. 192 00:10:59,233 --> 00:11:00,600 Yeah. 193 00:11:01,133 --> 00:11:02,699 And as far as being a demon, 194 00:11:02,766 --> 00:11:04,100 I'm not a demon. 195 00:11:05,066 --> 00:11:07,900 When pushed I'm Satan himself. 196 00:11:08,566 --> 00:11:09,666 [crowd cheering] 197 00:11:10,266 --> 00:11:14,033 And if you were one of the people that saw that side of CM Punk, 198 00:11:14,100 --> 00:11:17,300 that says way more about you and where you are 199 00:11:17,366 --> 00:11:18,966 and your little dark places 200 00:11:19,033 --> 00:11:20,533 than it does about me, 201 00:11:20,600 --> 00:11:24,233 because I'm a real, real nice guy… 202 00:11:24,833 --> 00:11:26,500 until it's time not to be. 203 00:11:30,466 --> 00:11:32,900 And it looks like it's getting to be that time. 204 00:11:32,966 --> 00:11:35,900 I am not here to be a nice guy. 205 00:11:35,966 --> 00:11:37,900 I am not here to make friends. 206 00:11:37,966 --> 00:11:39,433 I'm here to win the Royal Rumble 207 00:11:39,500 --> 00:11:41,366 and main event WrestleMania. 208 00:11:42,366 --> 00:11:43,566 [crowd cheering] 209 00:11:46,966 --> 00:11:49,233 So we got ourselves a little problem there. 210 00:11:49,300 --> 00:11:50,466 As you said, 211 00:11:50,533 --> 00:11:51,766 I've won the Royal Rumble. 212 00:11:51,833 --> 00:11:53,433 I've main evented WrestleMania. 213 00:11:53,500 --> 00:11:55,466 Something you've never done. 214 00:11:56,666 --> 00:11:57,766 [imperceptible] 215 00:11:59,666 --> 00:12:01,333 But that wasn't for me. 216 00:12:01,400 --> 00:12:02,699 Those title wins. No. 217 00:12:02,766 --> 00:12:04,033 If you remember right, 218 00:12:04,100 --> 00:12:05,466 the world shut down. 219 00:12:05,533 --> 00:12:08,733 This place needed somebody to step up. 220 00:12:09,300 --> 00:12:11,500 Those title wins were for the entire world, 221 00:12:11,566 --> 00:12:12,966 where they were for this roster 222 00:12:13,033 --> 00:12:14,966 when some of our superstars stepped away. 223 00:12:15,033 --> 00:12:16,266 Because if you were still here, 224 00:12:16,333 --> 00:12:17,900 you'd probably step away, too. 225 00:12:17,966 --> 00:12:20,766 Because when the going gets tough, Punk gets going. 226 00:12:24,133 --> 00:12:26,000 This time I'm entering the Royal Rumble. 227 00:12:26,066 --> 00:12:27,666 If it's not clear, I'll be in the Royal Rumble. 228 00:12:27,733 --> 00:12:29,766 And if you're in there, you want to talk about being Satan? 229 00:12:29,833 --> 00:12:31,233 I will exorcise you. 230 00:12:31,333 --> 00:12:33,600 I will eliminate you from that Royal Rumble. 231 00:12:33,666 --> 00:12:36,033 I'll go back to the main event of WrestleMania 232 00:12:36,099 --> 00:12:38,066 and win the title with live fans. 233 00:12:38,133 --> 00:12:39,866 And for this time, 234 00:12:39,933 --> 00:12:41,533 it's going to be for me. 235 00:12:42,233 --> 00:12:43,766 [crowd cheering and clapping] 236 00:12:52,099 --> 00:12:54,699 [crowd chants "CM Punk"] 237 00:12:55,833 --> 00:12:58,599 It's getting a little spicy in here, Drew. 238 00:13:01,466 --> 00:13:02,900 So I'm going to lead by example 239 00:13:02,966 --> 00:13:06,099 and I'm going to walk away before I knock your teeth down your throat. 240 00:13:10,199 --> 00:13:12,466 There's one person 241 00:13:12,566 --> 00:13:16,033 that can stop me from accomplishing my goals, and it's me. 242 00:13:16,099 --> 00:13:18,933 And I got out of my own way a long time ago. 243 00:13:20,566 --> 00:13:23,199 You can't stop me from winning the Royal Rumble. 244 00:13:23,900 --> 00:13:26,733 Seth can't stop me from winning the Royal Rumble. 245 00:13:28,433 --> 00:13:32,433 Cody can't stop me from winning the Royal Rumble. 246 00:13:35,366 --> 00:13:38,266 And Drew, leader to leader, 247 00:13:38,333 --> 00:13:41,566 because I'm such a nice guy in the Royal Rumble, 248 00:13:42,699 --> 00:13:45,066 I'm going to throw you out last. 249 00:13:45,133 --> 00:13:46,866 -[microphone drops] -[crowd cheers] 250 00:13:49,000 --> 00:13:50,000 [upbeat music playing] 251 00:13:50,066 --> 00:13:51,866 [Michael Cole] Well, CM Punk's journey starts 252 00:13:51,933 --> 00:13:54,800 two weeks from Saturday. 253 00:13:55,333 --> 00:13:57,033 St. Petersburg, Florida. 254 00:13:57,099 --> 00:13:59,900 The Royal Rumble match. 255 00:13:59,966 --> 00:14:03,166 And he hopes it ends with him punching his ticket 256 00:14:03,900 --> 00:14:06,266 to the main event at WrestleMania. 257 00:14:06,333 --> 00:14:07,466 [Wade Barrett] Oh my word. 258 00:14:07,533 --> 00:14:12,699 Alpha male egos with big plans all flexing their muscles, 259 00:14:12,766 --> 00:14:15,366 ahead of the Royal Rumble match I cannot wait! 260 00:14:15,466 --> 00:14:17,000 Well, it is rumble season. 261 00:14:17,066 --> 00:14:18,133 Then we head to elimination chamber 262 00:14:18,199 --> 00:14:20,000 and of course then WrestleMania. 263 00:14:20,066 --> 00:14:23,833 That means the stars are out here in WWE, 264 00:14:23,900 --> 00:14:25,233 including the return last week 265 00:14:25,300 --> 00:14:28,500 of one of the biggest stars on the planet, 266 00:14:28,566 --> 00:14:31,366 shattering social media records in WWE. 267 00:14:31,433 --> 00:14:33,033 We'll look back at the return 268 00:14:33,099 --> 00:14:34,566 of "The Rock" at Monday Night Raw 269 00:14:34,633 --> 00:14:37,133 day one last week. 270 00:14:37,199 --> 00:14:38,366 That's later tonight. 271 00:14:38,433 --> 00:14:40,300 [Wade Barrett] Still to come, newly crowned 272 00:14:40,366 --> 00:14:43,699 Women's Tag champs Carter and Chance. 273 00:14:43,766 --> 00:14:45,733 Look to bring the party to Portland 274 00:14:45,800 --> 00:14:47,933 as they defend against the former champs, 275 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:51,000 the obnoxious Chelsea Green and Piper Niven 276 00:14:51,066 --> 00:14:52,666 that is later on this evening. 277 00:14:54,233 --> 00:14:57,633 ["The Other Side" playing] 278 00:15:22,366 --> 00:15:23,433 -[gunshot] -[crowd cheering] 279 00:15:25,099 --> 00:15:25,966 [bell rings] 280 00:15:26,033 --> 00:15:28,633 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 281 00:15:28,699 --> 00:15:33,066 Introducing first, accompanied by Señor Money in the Bank, 282 00:15:33,133 --> 00:15:35,866 representing The Judgment Day. 283 00:15:35,933 --> 00:15:42,333 He is one half of the undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions. 284 00:15:42,866 --> 00:15:45,566 Finn Bálor! 285 00:15:45,633 --> 00:15:47,533 [Michael Cole] It's important to clear up 286 00:15:47,599 --> 00:15:49,400 a few things that Drew McIntyre said earlier on. 287 00:15:49,466 --> 00:15:51,433 Damian Priest would've liked 288 00:15:51,500 --> 00:15:53,833 to have cashed in the money in the bank contract last week, 289 00:15:53,900 --> 00:15:54,866 but he didn't do it. 290 00:15:54,933 --> 00:15:56,833 He is still Mr. Money in the bank. 291 00:15:56,933 --> 00:15:59,933 However, coming up next on Monday Night Raw, Finn Bálor 292 00:16:00,099 --> 00:16:04,500 goes one-on-one with a gritty Tommaso Ciampa of DIY. 293 00:16:04,566 --> 00:16:05,933 Live on Raw. 294 00:16:12,599 --> 00:16:14,733 The Royal Rumble is presented by Cricket 295 00:16:14,833 --> 00:16:17,366 with fast and powerful nationwide 5G coverage. 296 00:16:17,433 --> 00:16:20,033 You can stress less and smile more. 297 00:16:20,099 --> 00:16:22,533 And by Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. 298 00:16:22,599 --> 00:16:26,366 Available February 2nd on PlayStation 5. 299 00:16:27,500 --> 00:16:29,533 [Michael Cole] In the ring, Finn Bálor of Judgment Day, 300 00:16:29,599 --> 00:16:31,933 set to go one-on-one with this man. 301 00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:34,633 DIY blackheart Tommaso Ciampa. 302 00:16:36,033 --> 00:16:39,533 Tonight marks exactly 19 years since my first match. 303 00:16:39,599 --> 00:16:41,933 It's a long road for guys like us. 304 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:44,666 Heart, perseverance, we've got it in spades. 305 00:16:44,733 --> 00:16:46,633 When we want something we fight for it. 306 00:16:46,699 --> 00:16:49,900 And what we want are those WWE Tag Team titles. 307 00:16:50,500 --> 00:16:52,599 Tonight, Finn Bálor, Tommaso Ciampa. 308 00:16:52,666 --> 00:16:54,800 This isn't just about "can't lose." 309 00:16:54,866 --> 00:16:56,433 This is must win. 310 00:16:56,966 --> 00:16:59,800 2024, you want a New Year's resolution? 311 00:17:00,633 --> 00:17:04,066 Your new tag champs, DIY. 312 00:17:04,133 --> 00:17:06,533 ["It's Our Moment" playing] 313 00:17:08,300 --> 00:17:09,333 [imperceptible] 314 00:17:09,399 --> 00:17:10,766 We're the Tag Team Champions. 315 00:17:10,833 --> 00:17:13,200 We're the undisputed Tag Team Champions. 316 00:17:16,233 --> 00:17:17,733 [announcer] And his opponent… 317 00:17:17,800 --> 00:17:21,000 accompanied to the ring by Johnny Gargano, 318 00:17:21,066 --> 00:17:24,300 representing DIY. 319 00:17:24,366 --> 00:17:29,333 Tommaso Ciampa! 320 00:17:30,166 --> 00:17:32,766 [Michael Cole] It's interesting how this match came about tonight. 321 00:17:32,833 --> 00:17:37,200 Ciampa versus Finn Bálor of The Judgment Day. 322 00:17:37,266 --> 00:17:38,833 It was thanks to Judgment Day, 323 00:17:38,899 --> 00:17:40,633 quote unquote, member, 324 00:17:40,700 --> 00:17:43,533 R-Truth getting with general manager Adam Pearce. 325 00:17:45,366 --> 00:17:48,399 I heard DIY talking about our Tag Team titles. 326 00:17:48,466 --> 00:17:49,300 Don't touch that. 327 00:17:49,366 --> 00:17:50,700 We can't have nobody walking around 328 00:17:50,766 --> 00:17:52,533 talking about our Tag Team titles. 329 00:17:52,600 --> 00:17:53,733 We gotta nip it in the bud. 330 00:17:53,800 --> 00:17:54,633 True. 331 00:17:54,700 --> 00:17:55,933 It was just a simple match, 332 00:17:56,000 --> 00:17:57,166 Ciampa versus Finn. 333 00:17:57,700 --> 00:17:58,533 Oh. 334 00:17:59,300 --> 00:18:01,633 Finn? Me? 335 00:18:01,700 --> 00:18:03,533 -Why me? -Oh, my bad. 336 00:18:03,600 --> 00:18:05,300 I know you're afraid of Ciampa. 337 00:18:05,366 --> 00:18:07,000 Adam, squash that. 338 00:18:07,066 --> 00:18:08,200 Finn is a scaredy cat. 339 00:18:08,266 --> 00:18:10,233 -We're not gonna-- -Scaredy cat? 340 00:18:10,300 --> 00:18:11,266 Book it. 341 00:18:11,333 --> 00:18:14,233 And next week, we'll find out who the real scaredy cat is. 342 00:18:14,300 --> 00:18:15,133 Okay. 343 00:18:15,800 --> 00:18:18,300 [Michael Cole] Again thank R-Truth for this matchup tonight. 344 00:18:18,366 --> 00:18:20,833 Calling Finn Bálor a scaredy cat. 345 00:18:20,899 --> 00:18:23,166 [Wade Barrett] Yeah let's be clear. This match should never be happening. 346 00:18:23,233 --> 00:18:25,033 The mentally deranged R-Truth 347 00:18:25,100 --> 00:18:29,266 apparently has general manager Adam Pierce wrapped around his little finger. 348 00:18:29,333 --> 00:18:33,233 [Michael Cole] R-truth also believes he's a member of The Judgment Day. 349 00:18:33,300 --> 00:18:35,433 Nonetheless, Ciampa starts things off against Finn Bálor. 350 00:18:35,500 --> 00:18:37,333 Of course, both these men… 351 00:18:37,399 --> 00:18:40,833 former two time NXT champions, 352 00:18:40,899 --> 00:18:42,966 former tag champions as well, 353 00:18:43,033 --> 00:18:44,833 and Ciampa made it pretty clear, Wade, 354 00:18:44,899 --> 00:18:46,833 that DIY want another opportunity 355 00:18:46,899 --> 00:18:49,966 at the undisputed Tag Team titles. 356 00:18:51,466 --> 00:18:53,933 [Wade Barrett] Yeah, well, DIY have been on a real hot streak 357 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:55,333 these past couple of months, 358 00:18:55,399 --> 00:18:57,633 beating the likes of Imperium several times. 359 00:18:57,700 --> 00:19:01,666 And I'll tell you, as a competitor, if you get on a run like that, 360 00:19:01,733 --> 00:19:04,633 it isn't long before you start thinking about gold. 361 00:19:04,700 --> 00:19:06,966 [Wade Barrett] Yeah. Tommaso Ciampa, Johnny Gargano 362 00:19:07,033 --> 00:19:10,866 are best friends, also bitter rivals from their days in NXT. 363 00:19:10,933 --> 00:19:13,666 A great Tag Team, but Priest and Bálor 364 00:19:13,733 --> 00:19:15,666 showing that they are one of the best as well. 365 00:19:15,733 --> 00:19:17,833 The current undisputed tag team champions. 366 00:19:17,899 --> 00:19:19,466 [Wade Barrett] Grand Slam. Finn in the ring. 367 00:19:19,533 --> 00:19:23,333 That is the difference between these two competitors' resumes. 368 00:19:23,399 --> 00:19:25,666 [Michael Cole] Cover by Bálor, hooking the leg on Ciampa, 369 00:19:25,733 --> 00:19:28,166 -kick out at two. -It has to be said, The Judgment Day 370 00:19:28,233 --> 00:19:32,399 really have a growing band of enemies circling them at the moment, 371 00:19:32,466 --> 00:19:35,533 and to close ranks and have each other's backs at all times. 372 00:19:35,600 --> 00:19:38,066 [Michael Cole] Finn Bálor, you mentioned Grand Slam, 373 00:19:38,133 --> 00:19:40,700 Bálor, a former Universal Champion. 374 00:19:40,766 --> 00:19:42,566 Two time NXT Champion, 375 00:19:42,633 --> 00:19:44,066 Finn, an Intercontinental Champion, 376 00:19:44,133 --> 00:19:45,433 US champion, of course, the tag champ. 377 00:19:45,500 --> 00:19:46,500 There's this press. 378 00:19:46,566 --> 00:19:49,333 And now hammering away with the right hands is Tommaso Ciampa. 379 00:19:50,633 --> 00:19:52,633 Ciampa is the real deal. 380 00:19:52,700 --> 00:19:54,866 He's cold hearted, compassionless, 381 00:19:54,933 --> 00:19:56,733 and a ton of stamina. 382 00:19:56,800 --> 00:20:00,233 [Wade Barrett] Yeah, most importantly, he is cut throat competitive, 383 00:20:00,300 --> 00:20:03,333 but a huge Damian Priest 384 00:20:03,399 --> 00:20:05,200 like a human wall. 385 00:20:05,766 --> 00:20:07,733 [Michael Cole] Ciampa not intimidated at all. 386 00:20:07,800 --> 00:20:09,766 Finn Bálor tried to take advantage. 387 00:20:09,833 --> 00:20:12,566 Nobody home as Ciampa ducked out of harm's way. 388 00:20:12,633 --> 00:20:15,100 [Wade Barrett] Tommaso Ciampa, as cerebral as they come, 389 00:20:15,166 --> 00:20:17,766 has multiple strategies at all times. 390 00:20:17,833 --> 00:20:19,899 [Michael Cole] And Priest to cause a distraction. 391 00:20:19,966 --> 00:20:21,366 Bálor taking advantage. 392 00:20:22,500 --> 00:20:25,266 And just like that, Finn Bálor is taking over 393 00:20:25,366 --> 00:20:26,600 here live on Raw. 394 00:20:31,100 --> 00:20:33,399 And Tommaso Ciampa has crawled back into this matchup 395 00:20:33,466 --> 00:20:34,899 during the commercial break. 396 00:20:34,966 --> 00:20:36,700 We are live from Portland, Oregon tonight 397 00:20:36,766 --> 00:20:38,166 with Monday Night Raw. 398 00:20:38,233 --> 00:20:42,000 Ciampa and Finn Bálor, one half of the undisputed tag champs 399 00:20:42,066 --> 00:20:43,433 from Judgment Day. 400 00:20:44,266 --> 00:20:45,300 And Ciampa. 401 00:20:45,366 --> 00:20:47,633 That running clothesline takes Bálor down. 402 00:20:47,700 --> 00:20:49,333 DIY… 403 00:20:49,399 --> 00:20:50,533 Made no bones about it. 404 00:20:50,600 --> 00:20:52,033 They want an opportunity down the road 405 00:20:52,100 --> 00:20:54,700 at the undisputed Tag Team Championship 406 00:20:54,766 --> 00:20:56,566 held by Judgment Day. 407 00:20:57,333 --> 00:21:00,166 [Wade Barrett] A victory here would certainly aid that quest. 408 00:21:00,833 --> 00:21:02,433 [Michael Cole] And reverse DDT. 409 00:21:02,500 --> 00:21:04,200 Cover now and a kick out… 410 00:21:05,600 --> 00:21:07,000 by Bálor. 411 00:21:07,066 --> 00:21:09,733 And Priest realized it was so close here. 412 00:21:09,800 --> 00:21:11,733 [Wade Barrett] Finn Bálor thought he had Ciampa 413 00:21:11,800 --> 00:21:15,166 right where he wanted him, but the quick thinking skills 414 00:21:15,233 --> 00:21:16,733 on Tomasso Ciampa 415 00:21:16,800 --> 00:21:19,500 almost put him one half of the tag champs away. 416 00:21:19,566 --> 00:21:21,500 [Michael Cole] And now Ciampa beginning to focus 417 00:21:21,566 --> 00:21:23,966 on Finn Bálor, lifting Bálor up. 418 00:21:24,033 --> 00:21:25,566 Bálor though, lands on his feet. 419 00:21:25,633 --> 00:21:27,566 A takedown and now a stomp right in the chest 420 00:21:28,200 --> 00:21:29,433 of Tommaso Ciampa. 421 00:21:29,500 --> 00:21:32,066 [Wade Barrett] It's a point in the match where both men normally 422 00:21:32,133 --> 00:21:33,600 come into their own cardio machines, 423 00:21:33,666 --> 00:21:35,833 but they kinda cancel each other out. 424 00:21:35,899 --> 00:21:37,733 [Michael Cole] The running knee by Ciampa 425 00:21:37,800 --> 00:21:39,866 caught Bálor on the jaw 426 00:21:39,933 --> 00:21:41,666 and now Ciampa with Bálor up. 427 00:21:41,733 --> 00:21:43,033 looking to put him away-- 428 00:21:43,100 --> 00:21:44,800 Planted by Ciampa. Cover. 429 00:21:44,866 --> 00:21:46,300 For the win. Hook of the leg now on Bálor. 430 00:21:46,366 --> 00:21:48,466 Kick out at two. 431 00:21:48,533 --> 00:21:53,000 [Wade Barrett] Nice spine-smashing move there from Ciampa, but this Finn Bálor 432 00:21:53,066 --> 00:21:55,800 is made of stern stuff. Take another look at this. 433 00:21:55,866 --> 00:21:57,500 -Bang! -[crowd cheering] 434 00:21:57,566 --> 00:22:00,266 [Michael Cole] Watch that by Tomasso Ciampa, 435 00:22:00,333 --> 00:22:02,300 almost put Finn Bálor away. 436 00:22:02,366 --> 00:22:04,700 [Wade Barrett] Bálor has barely moved since. 437 00:22:04,766 --> 00:22:08,100 Ciampa smells blood and is ready to go in for the kill. 438 00:22:10,000 --> 00:22:11,666 [Michael Cole] now Ciampa measuring his man. 439 00:22:12,300 --> 00:22:15,833 And now Bálor with a slingblade, great counter by Bálor. 440 00:22:15,899 --> 00:22:17,433 [Wade Barrett] Not sure he quite got all of it, 441 00:22:17,500 --> 00:22:18,899 but it might have enough. 442 00:22:18,966 --> 00:22:20,700 [Michael Cole] And kick driving Ciampa into the corner. 443 00:22:20,766 --> 00:22:22,600 And now Finn Bálor has Ciampa where he wants him. 444 00:22:22,666 --> 00:22:24,899 Going to go up top looking for the Coup de Grace. 445 00:22:24,966 --> 00:22:28,466 [Wade Barrett] Ciampa completely in the drop zone, defenseless. 446 00:22:28,533 --> 00:22:30,500 [Michael Cole] Nobody home as Ciampa rolls out of harm's way. 447 00:22:30,566 --> 00:22:32,633 And now Tomasso Ciampa rolls up. 448 00:22:32,700 --> 00:22:34,533 Bálor, shoulders down. 449 00:22:35,466 --> 00:22:36,533 Kick out at two. 450 00:22:39,300 --> 00:22:40,399 Big right hand. 451 00:22:40,933 --> 00:22:42,066 Stunning Bálor. 452 00:22:42,800 --> 00:22:46,133 [Wade Barrett] Both men sucking on oxygen this point. 453 00:22:46,200 --> 00:22:48,933 [Michael Cole] Now, perhaps looking for the fairytale ending, 454 00:22:49,000 --> 00:22:51,566 but Damian Priest caused the distraction. 455 00:22:51,633 --> 00:22:53,066 [Wade Barrett] Just ate that punch! 456 00:22:53,133 --> 00:22:55,433 [Michael Cole] And now Johnny Gargano gets involved. 457 00:22:58,533 --> 00:23:00,500 Oh, Johnny. Gonna pay for it. 458 00:23:01,033 --> 00:23:02,500 Maybe not. Ciampa! 459 00:23:03,399 --> 00:23:04,899 Priest right on our table. 460 00:23:06,066 --> 00:23:09,166 [Wade Barrett] Johnny Gargano almost taking that razor's edge. 461 00:23:09,233 --> 00:23:11,066 [Michael Cole] And now Bálor miss-- oh, 462 00:23:11,133 --> 00:23:12,500 kicked the second rope, 463 00:23:13,233 --> 00:23:15,233 and it paid off for Finn Bálor. 464 00:23:15,300 --> 00:23:17,399 [Wade Barrett] It's always tactical with The Judgment Day. 465 00:23:17,466 --> 00:23:18,800 Expect the worst. 466 00:23:18,866 --> 00:23:21,066 [Michael Cole] And now, Johnny Gargano grabbed the foot of Bálor. 467 00:23:21,166 --> 00:23:22,866 Ciampa takes advantage for the win. 468 00:23:22,933 --> 00:23:24,266 [bell rings] 469 00:23:24,333 --> 00:23:25,833 ["It's Our Moment" playing] 470 00:23:25,899 --> 00:23:27,666 [announcer] Here is your winner! 471 00:23:28,300 --> 00:23:31,766 Tomasso Ciampa! 472 00:23:33,166 --> 00:23:34,433 [Michael Cole] Priest is not happy. 473 00:23:34,533 --> 00:23:37,366 Ciampa picks up the win and may be inching closer 474 00:23:37,433 --> 00:23:39,466 to a Tag Team title opportunity 475 00:23:39,533 --> 00:23:42,066 down the road against Judgment Day. 476 00:23:42,133 --> 00:23:44,133 [Wade Barrett] Judgment Day just got beaten 477 00:23:44,200 --> 00:23:46,766 at their own game, and you're correct Cole. 478 00:23:46,833 --> 00:23:49,266 Surely now the DIY team 479 00:23:49,333 --> 00:23:51,966 are getting closer and closer to an opportunity 480 00:23:52,033 --> 00:23:53,800 at Judgment Day's tag gold. 481 00:23:53,866 --> 00:23:54,766 You know, switching gears now, 482 00:23:54,833 --> 00:23:57,866 Nia Jax returned to WWE late last year 483 00:23:57,933 --> 00:24:00,500 and has been destroying everyone in her path, 484 00:24:00,566 --> 00:24:03,333 but she was still lacking that signature win 485 00:24:03,399 --> 00:24:05,833 last week against Becky Lynch here on Raw. 486 00:24:05,899 --> 00:24:07,833 [Wade Barrett] And just as Becky Lynch began 487 00:24:07,899 --> 00:24:09,966 to build up a head of steam, 488 00:24:10,033 --> 00:24:12,000 it was Nia Jax who pulled out 489 00:24:12,066 --> 00:24:14,566 a picture perfect, boom, uppercut 490 00:24:14,633 --> 00:24:15,800 straight to the kisser, 491 00:24:15,866 --> 00:24:17,866 of "The Man" Becky Lynch, 492 00:24:17,933 --> 00:24:19,866 and then followed it up, as she always does, 493 00:24:19,933 --> 00:24:21,766 of course, with the Annihilator, 494 00:24:21,833 --> 00:24:24,333 continuing her path of destruction 495 00:24:24,433 --> 00:24:28,633 and leaving a pile of squashed bodies in her wake. 496 00:24:29,200 --> 00:24:31,533 Who can stop Nia Jax? 497 00:24:37,633 --> 00:24:40,200 Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome 498 00:24:40,266 --> 00:24:42,300 "The Man," Becky Lynch. 499 00:24:44,433 --> 00:24:47,533 Becky, last week obviously didn't go the way you wanted it to, 500 00:24:47,600 --> 00:24:50,200 but now that you've had a few days to process it, 501 00:24:50,266 --> 00:24:52,533 how are you feeling about your loss to Nia Jax? 502 00:24:53,933 --> 00:24:57,833 Well, before the match, Nia told me 503 00:24:57,899 --> 00:25:01,233 to imagine what would happen if she put her full weight 504 00:25:01,300 --> 00:25:02,733 behind that punch. And so I did. 505 00:25:02,800 --> 00:25:04,933 I tried to picture what she was envisioning, 506 00:25:05,000 --> 00:25:07,000 and I imagined maybe, maybe she would 507 00:25:07,066 --> 00:25:10,199 break my orbital socket, or maybe she would 508 00:25:10,300 --> 00:25:12,600 bust my nose into a million different pieces. 509 00:25:12,666 --> 00:25:14,633 Maybe fragments would go into my cheek. 510 00:25:14,699 --> 00:25:17,899 Maybe she'd put me in the hospital again. 511 00:25:18,933 --> 00:25:22,066 But then she did put her full weight behind that punch. 512 00:25:22,166 --> 00:25:24,233 And yes, she busted my mouth open 513 00:25:24,300 --> 00:25:26,933 and I fell and I lost. 514 00:25:27,000 --> 00:25:29,699 But after that, I got up 515 00:25:29,766 --> 00:25:31,933 and I walked myself to the back 516 00:25:32,000 --> 00:25:35,800 and I declared myself for the Royal Rumble. 517 00:25:35,866 --> 00:25:38,133 And I didn't end up in the hospital. 518 00:25:38,199 --> 00:25:40,366 So I'm already way ahead of the last time. 519 00:25:40,433 --> 00:25:42,199 And the last time I came back 520 00:25:42,266 --> 00:25:44,766 and I won the entire Royal Rumble 521 00:25:44,833 --> 00:25:47,566 and went on to win the main event of WrestleMania. 522 00:25:47,633 --> 00:25:50,100 So either Nia is getting weaker 523 00:25:50,166 --> 00:25:52,233 or I'm getting stronger. 524 00:25:52,300 --> 00:25:55,733 And no, no, I didn't end her like I wanted to, 525 00:25:55,800 --> 00:25:57,600 but she didn't end me either. 526 00:25:58,566 --> 00:26:00,833 So then maybe this isn't the end. 527 00:26:00,899 --> 00:26:03,233 Maybe this is just the beginning. 528 00:26:05,066 --> 00:26:07,566 [Michael Cole] As Becky Lynch gets ready for the Royal Rumble match. 529 00:26:07,633 --> 00:26:09,100 Our own Jackie Redmond hosts 530 00:26:09,166 --> 00:26:10,266 a brand new program 531 00:26:10,333 --> 00:26:12,600 on National Hockey League's YouTube channel. 532 00:26:12,666 --> 00:26:14,300 The Jackie Redmond Show 533 00:26:14,366 --> 00:26:15,766 airs later this week, and her guest, 534 00:26:15,833 --> 00:26:18,666 massive Chicago Blackhawks fan 535 00:26:18,733 --> 00:26:21,966 CM Punk this Thursday 536 00:26:22,033 --> 00:26:25,866 ["New Day, New Way" playing] 537 00:26:29,699 --> 00:26:30,566 [bell rings] 538 00:26:30,633 --> 00:26:33,300 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 539 00:26:33,366 --> 00:26:37,633 Introducing first, representing the New Day, 540 00:26:37,699 --> 00:26:39,166 from Ghana, West Africa, 541 00:26:39,233 --> 00:26:41,866 weighing in at 212 pounds. 542 00:26:41,933 --> 00:26:45,033 Kofi Kingston! 543 00:26:47,000 --> 00:26:48,733 [Michael Cole] Wade this is going to be an interesting matchup 544 00:26:48,833 --> 00:26:51,866 after what happened to Giovanni Vinci of Imperium last week. 545 00:26:51,933 --> 00:26:53,300 It's Kingston and Kaiser. 546 00:26:53,366 --> 00:26:54,500 [Wade Barrett] Yes, indeed. 547 00:26:54,566 --> 00:26:57,933 The power of positivity has arrived in Portland. 548 00:26:58,000 --> 00:27:01,366 Kofi Kingston takes on European elegance himself. 549 00:27:01,433 --> 00:27:03,600 Imperium's Ludwig Kaiser. 550 00:27:03,666 --> 00:27:05,266 And it's coming up next. 551 00:27:09,533 --> 00:27:12,433 [Michael Cole] The big news coming late last week is that WWE 552 00:27:12,500 --> 00:27:15,199 is heading to the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto in July 553 00:27:15,266 --> 00:27:17,266 for a massive three event weekend. 554 00:27:17,333 --> 00:27:19,600 Now it all kicks off Friday night, July 5th, 555 00:27:19,666 --> 00:27:21,199 with a live Friday night SmackDown, 556 00:27:21,266 --> 00:27:23,800 followed on Saturday night by one of the biggest events of the year 557 00:27:23,866 --> 00:27:25,533 when careers will be changed forever 558 00:27:25,600 --> 00:27:28,533 with the Money in the Bank premium live event. 559 00:27:28,600 --> 00:27:31,000 Then on Sunday, July 7th, 560 00:27:31,066 --> 00:27:33,333 it's NXT Heatwave. 561 00:27:33,399 --> 00:27:35,633 Stay tuned for all the ticket information 562 00:27:35,699 --> 00:27:40,866 as WWE prepares to take over Toronto the first weekend of July. 563 00:27:40,933 --> 00:27:43,466 This is yet another step in making 2024 564 00:27:43,533 --> 00:27:45,800 the most globally focused schedule 565 00:27:45,866 --> 00:27:48,566 in company history. 566 00:27:49,366 --> 00:27:52,066 And wondering how long the reign of the Tag Team Champions will be. 567 00:27:52,133 --> 00:27:54,800 Will they make it to Toronto in July? 568 00:27:54,866 --> 00:27:56,866 Carter and chance defend tonight 569 00:27:56,933 --> 00:28:00,066 against the former Tag Team Champions, of course. 570 00:28:00,133 --> 00:28:02,966 Well, someone that many people can't stand, 571 00:28:03,033 --> 00:28:04,966 that would be Chelsea Green and Piper Niven. 572 00:28:05,033 --> 00:28:07,899 The former champs look to win back the gold here tonight 573 00:28:07,966 --> 00:28:09,533 on Monday Night Raw. 574 00:28:09,600 --> 00:28:12,000 [Wade Barrett] Yes, indeed. The party rolls on. 575 00:28:12,066 --> 00:28:16,066 The fun-loving duo of Kayden Carter and Katana Chance 576 00:28:16,600 --> 00:28:18,633 take on the former champs, the powerhouse, 577 00:28:18,699 --> 00:28:21,533 Piper Niven and the grating Chelsea Green. 578 00:28:21,600 --> 00:28:24,766 Women's WWE Tag Team Championships 579 00:28:24,833 --> 00:28:27,633 are on the line. That is later on tonight. 580 00:28:27,699 --> 00:28:29,966 [Michael Cole] And Kofi Kingston set for one-on-one action 581 00:28:30,033 --> 00:28:33,100 with Ludwig Kaiser of Imperium. 582 00:28:33,166 --> 00:28:34,166 Nice catch! 583 00:28:34,233 --> 00:28:36,600 ["Symphony No. 9 In E Minor" playing] 584 00:28:45,899 --> 00:28:47,233 [announcer] And his opponent, 585 00:28:47,333 --> 00:28:52,300 representing Imperium, from Hamburg, Germany, 586 00:28:52,366 --> 00:28:54,399 weighing in at 220 pounds, 587 00:28:55,166 --> 00:28:57,333 Ludwig Kaiser. 588 00:28:57,399 --> 00:28:59,366 [Michael Cole] You know, I spoke with Kaiser earlier today 589 00:28:59,433 --> 00:29:02,500 and he said this matchup is all about revenge 590 00:29:02,566 --> 00:29:04,500 for what happened last week on Monday Night Raw, 591 00:29:04,566 --> 00:29:06,600 Kofi Kingston, Jey Uso against Imperium. 592 00:29:06,699 --> 00:29:09,566 And watch this dropkick by Kofi Kingston 593 00:29:09,633 --> 00:29:11,300 Bang! With such force, 594 00:29:11,366 --> 00:29:13,500 that he could not finish the matchup. 595 00:29:13,566 --> 00:29:17,533 [Wade Barrett] Taking another look as Vinci's head bounces off the mat, 596 00:29:17,600 --> 00:29:20,233 rendering Vinci unable to continue. 597 00:29:20,300 --> 00:29:22,933 Thankfully, medical staff and officials were on hand, 598 00:29:23,000 --> 00:29:24,433 immediately stopping the match. 599 00:29:24,500 --> 00:29:26,899 Protecting the well-being of Vinci, 600 00:29:26,966 --> 00:29:28,899 -who we send our best wishes to. -[bell rings] 601 00:29:28,966 --> 00:29:31,066 [Michael Cole] Vinci going to be out of action for a number of weeks. 602 00:29:31,166 --> 00:29:33,466 So here we go. Kaiser, Kingston, one on one, 603 00:29:34,133 --> 00:29:35,800 here on Monday Night Raw. 604 00:29:35,866 --> 00:29:38,366 Kicked off the show tonight with Drew McIntyre, 605 00:29:38,966 --> 00:29:41,333 saying he will be in the Royal Rumble match 606 00:29:41,399 --> 00:29:42,766 two weeks from Saturday. 607 00:29:44,100 --> 00:29:45,933 CM Punk in that matchup as well. 608 00:29:46,000 --> 00:29:47,566 Cody Rhodes, Bobby Lashley, 609 00:29:47,633 --> 00:29:49,199 the field continuing to grow, 610 00:29:49,266 --> 00:29:52,733 and Kofi Kingston, as you take another look at this… 611 00:29:52,800 --> 00:29:53,800 Bang! 612 00:29:53,866 --> 00:29:56,699 Kofi Kingston, and I'm sure he'll be in the Royal Rumble match as well. 613 00:29:56,800 --> 00:30:00,000 One of the all-time greats when it comes to that matchup. 614 00:30:00,066 --> 00:30:03,100 [Wade Barrett] Well, extra hot sauce on some of these clotheslines 615 00:30:04,000 --> 00:30:05,633 from Ludwig Kaiser. 616 00:30:06,766 --> 00:30:08,266 Perhaps seeking a little vengeance 617 00:30:08,333 --> 00:30:10,199 on behalf of his Tag Team partner. 618 00:30:10,266 --> 00:30:12,033 [Michael Cole] What's interesting for me though, Wade, 619 00:30:12,100 --> 00:30:14,666 is that, you know, I don't believe Kofi Kingston intentionally 620 00:30:15,433 --> 00:30:18,733 tried to cause the damage he did 621 00:30:18,800 --> 00:30:20,033 -to Vinci. -[Wade Barrett] No, not at all. 622 00:30:20,100 --> 00:30:22,166 That is a move you will see guys absorb 623 00:30:22,233 --> 00:30:23,433 a million times, but sometimes, 624 00:30:23,500 --> 00:30:26,533 you just catch one on the wrong angle and it's goodnight. 625 00:30:26,600 --> 00:30:27,833 Such are the dangers in that ring. 626 00:30:27,899 --> 00:30:29,600 [Michael Cole] And Kaiser, though, took it personally 627 00:30:29,666 --> 00:30:32,800 and blaming Kofi Kingston for his buddy being on the shelf. 628 00:30:32,866 --> 00:30:36,000 Now, Kaiser also looking to impress the Intercontinental Champion, 629 00:30:36,066 --> 00:30:38,466 the longest reigning Intercontinental Champion of all time, 630 00:30:38,533 --> 00:30:41,233 Gunther, at 577 days tonight. 631 00:30:42,333 --> 00:30:44,600 He will return to Monday Night Raw next week. 632 00:30:45,633 --> 00:30:47,366 [Wade Barrett] Even more motivation 633 00:30:47,433 --> 00:30:49,233 for Ludwig Kaiser to get the job done 634 00:30:49,300 --> 00:30:51,533 this evening against Kofi Kingston. 635 00:30:51,600 --> 00:30:53,533 [Michael Cole] Gunther has been very outspoken 636 00:30:53,600 --> 00:30:55,266 about the way that Imperium has been… 637 00:30:56,433 --> 00:30:59,066 involved in matches over the past couple of weeks, 638 00:30:59,133 --> 00:31:01,000 says Kaiser needs to get on a winning streak. 639 00:31:01,066 --> 00:31:03,300 Now, Kofi Kingston unloading on Ludwig Kaiser. 640 00:31:03,366 --> 00:31:05,333 Kofi Kingston taking the fight. 641 00:31:06,566 --> 00:31:09,166 Oh, face first off the top turnbuckle. 642 00:31:09,233 --> 00:31:11,233 [Wade Barrett] Ludwig Kaiser came out of the blocks hot. 643 00:31:11,300 --> 00:31:13,166 He was a little too over-aggressive 644 00:31:13,233 --> 00:31:15,366 and that gave a window for Kofi Kingston 645 00:31:15,433 --> 00:31:17,566 to get himself back in the matchup, 646 00:31:17,633 --> 00:31:20,433 but immediately shutting it back down 647 00:31:20,500 --> 00:31:22,733 was a very game Ludwig Kaiser. 648 00:31:23,366 --> 00:31:26,600 [Michael Cole] WWE fans here at the Moda Center in Portland 649 00:31:26,666 --> 00:31:28,899 trying to rally Kingston, but Kaiser 650 00:31:29,433 --> 00:31:32,666 sending Kingston shoulder first into the ring post. 651 00:31:32,733 --> 00:31:34,899 And Kaiser looks a bit more focused 652 00:31:34,966 --> 00:31:37,000 and intense than usual tonight. 653 00:31:37,066 --> 00:31:41,066 [Wade Barrett] Added motivation, and perhaps finding a new gear, 654 00:31:41,166 --> 00:31:45,433 looking extra vicious this evening thus far is Ludwig Kaiser 655 00:31:46,566 --> 00:31:49,033 [Michael Cole] Again, Kaiser driven by revenge, 656 00:31:49,100 --> 00:31:51,000 -as he told us earlier tonight. -You took Vinci's head! 657 00:31:51,066 --> 00:31:52,666 I'll take your head. 658 00:31:54,533 --> 00:31:57,199 [crowd chants "New Day rocks"] 659 00:31:58,166 --> 00:31:59,966 [Michael Cole] And again looking to rally Kingston, 660 00:32:00,100 --> 00:32:01,866 the WWE fans in Portland 661 00:32:01,933 --> 00:32:03,233 and Kofi trying to fight back. 662 00:32:05,033 --> 00:32:07,433 [Wade Barrett] Kaiser getting frustrated by this audience 663 00:32:07,500 --> 00:32:09,300 and that's allowed Kingston back in. 664 00:32:09,366 --> 00:32:10,600 [Michael Cole] What a cross body, 665 00:32:10,666 --> 00:32:12,633 and now hammering away on Kaiser, 666 00:32:12,699 --> 00:32:15,000 and Kofi Kingston, the former WWE champion. 667 00:32:15,066 --> 00:32:17,399 The veteran will not be disrespected, 668 00:32:17,466 --> 00:32:19,000 will not back down. 669 00:32:19,066 --> 00:32:20,966 [Wade Barrett] He's taking a lot of abuse in this one, 670 00:32:21,033 --> 00:32:23,066 speaks volumes to his durability 671 00:32:23,133 --> 00:32:24,000 for pulling through. 672 00:32:24,066 --> 00:32:25,466 [Michael Cole] Went for Trouble in Paradise. 673 00:32:25,533 --> 00:32:27,733 Kaiser able to duck underneath. 674 00:32:27,800 --> 00:32:30,500 Kofi hanging on. Kaiser sent over the top rope to the floor. 675 00:32:30,566 --> 00:32:31,766 [Wade Barrett] Heavy landing. 676 00:32:31,833 --> 00:32:33,366 And this is not where you want to be. 677 00:32:33,433 --> 00:32:35,933 When Kofi Kingston has a head of steam 678 00:32:37,033 --> 00:32:40,000 [Michael Cole] And Kofi runs into a right hand by Kaiser. 679 00:32:40,066 --> 00:32:43,366 [Wade Barrett] Such perfect timing and precision there from Kaiser. 680 00:32:43,433 --> 00:32:48,399 [Michael Cole] And just like that, Kaiser has stopped the momentum of Kofi Kingston. 681 00:32:48,933 --> 00:32:51,466 [Wade Barrett] Spine bouncing off a security barrier. 682 00:32:52,366 --> 00:32:54,733 -[Kofi groans] -[Wade Barrett] Oh! 683 00:32:54,800 --> 00:32:56,199 [Michael Cole] Wow! 684 00:32:56,266 --> 00:32:59,600 [Ludwig Kaiser speaking in German] 685 00:33:07,333 --> 00:33:08,699 [Michael Cole] We are back live on Monday Night Raw. 686 00:33:08,766 --> 00:33:12,000 Ludwig Kaiser continues to dominate Kofi Kingston 687 00:33:12,066 --> 00:33:15,366 in what has been a ruthless, relentless assault. 688 00:33:15,433 --> 00:33:18,166 [Wade Barrett] Yeah, Kingston has been getting absolutely pummeled 689 00:33:18,233 --> 00:33:19,366 for the past few minutes 690 00:33:19,433 --> 00:33:21,500 and it's become apparent as this match goes on. 691 00:33:22,699 --> 00:33:25,399 Kaiser isn't just here for victory. 692 00:33:25,466 --> 00:33:27,633 He is here to hurt Kofi Kingston. 693 00:33:28,800 --> 00:33:31,366 [Michael Cole] And again Kofi Kingston with a dropkick last week 694 00:33:31,433 --> 00:33:34,433 that knocked Giovanni Vinci out of action, 695 00:33:34,500 --> 00:33:35,699 cost him the matchup. 696 00:33:35,766 --> 00:33:37,666 Vinci will miss a number of weeks due to injury. 697 00:33:37,733 --> 00:33:41,633 And Kaiser now taking that out on Kingston, who's able to counter. 698 00:33:41,699 --> 00:33:44,733 [Wade Barrett] Yeah, brief respite perhaps for Kofi Kingston. 699 00:33:44,800 --> 00:33:47,233 But has the damage already been done? 700 00:33:48,566 --> 00:33:50,399 [Michael Cole] Kofi lookin' to shake out the cobwebs 701 00:33:50,466 --> 00:33:52,066 and climb back into this matchup. 702 00:33:52,133 --> 00:33:55,233 He's got an opportunity now with Kaiser in trouble. 703 00:33:56,199 --> 00:33:58,133 [Wade Barrett] He made a career of defying the odds. 704 00:33:58,199 --> 00:33:59,366 He may well have to at this point, 705 00:33:59,433 --> 00:34:01,333 after the beating he's already taken. 706 00:34:01,933 --> 00:34:03,733 [Michael Cole] Kingston out top rope and down 707 00:34:03,800 --> 00:34:06,466 goes Kaiser. The trust fall by Kofi. 708 00:34:06,533 --> 00:34:09,500 And can Kofi capitalize to get Kaiser back in the ring here? 709 00:34:09,566 --> 00:34:12,266 [Wade Barrett] Yeah. Kofi Kingston going high risk 710 00:34:12,333 --> 00:34:14,633 after the amount of abuse he's already taken. 711 00:34:14,699 --> 00:34:17,266 Luckily for him, it did pay off. 712 00:34:17,799 --> 00:34:19,400 -[referee] Three! -[Kofi groans] 713 00:34:19,466 --> 00:34:21,299 [Michael Cole] Yeah and a reversal now as Kaiser sends 714 00:34:21,366 --> 00:34:23,199 Kingston up over the steps. 715 00:34:23,266 --> 00:34:24,699 Great balance by Kofi. 716 00:34:24,766 --> 00:34:26,433 Off the steel steps. 717 00:34:26,500 --> 00:34:27,833 Down goes Kaiser. 718 00:34:27,900 --> 00:34:30,366 [Wade Barrett] Yeah, I don't care what you do to Kofi Kingston. 719 00:34:30,433 --> 00:34:33,699 The last thing he ever loses is his agility. 720 00:34:34,333 --> 00:34:37,933 [Michael Cole] Oh! Driven into the ring post is Kofi Kingston. 721 00:34:38,000 --> 00:34:39,033 [man in crowd] Come on! 722 00:34:39,866 --> 00:34:43,799 [Wade Barrett] New Day may well rock, but Kofi Kingston, who is rocked now. 723 00:34:44,366 --> 00:34:46,000 [Michael Cole] And Kingston ducks out of harm's way 724 00:34:46,066 --> 00:34:47,933 on that running uppercut attempt by Kaiser. 725 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:49,699 Count of eight now by the official. 726 00:34:49,766 --> 00:34:51,233 Kingston gonna try to make it 727 00:34:51,299 --> 00:34:52,433 back into the ring by a count of ten. 728 00:34:52,500 --> 00:34:53,666 That's a count of nine. 729 00:34:53,733 --> 00:34:54,566 And Kaiser… 730 00:34:54,633 --> 00:34:55,966 not going to allow it to happen. 731 00:34:56,033 --> 00:34:56,933 [bell rings] 732 00:34:57,000 --> 00:34:58,666 And that's going to be a double count out. 733 00:35:01,066 --> 00:35:02,500 Neither man could make it back 734 00:35:02,566 --> 00:35:03,733 into the ring by the count of ten. 735 00:35:03,799 --> 00:35:06,200 Kingston not quite realizing it, but… 736 00:35:06,733 --> 00:35:08,400 he's being told by the official now 737 00:35:08,466 --> 00:35:10,133 he was counted out of this match up. 738 00:35:13,166 --> 00:35:14,333 [Wade Barrett] Took such a beating 739 00:35:14,433 --> 00:35:16,533 I think those cobwebs may still be there for him. 740 00:35:17,466 --> 00:35:19,100 Running on fumes at this point. 741 00:35:19,166 --> 00:35:20,233 [Michael Cole] And Kofi not done yet. 742 00:35:20,299 --> 00:35:22,566 He drives Kaiser right over the announce table. 743 00:35:22,633 --> 00:35:24,033 And now Kofi Kingston 744 00:35:24,100 --> 00:35:25,866 hammering away on Ludwig Kaiser. 745 00:35:27,933 --> 00:35:29,033 [Wade Barrett] Kofi is completely-- 746 00:35:29,100 --> 00:35:30,200 oh, thumbs in the eye! 747 00:35:30,266 --> 00:35:31,533 [Michael Cole] Kaiser sticking a thumb 748 00:35:31,600 --> 00:35:33,500 right in the eye socket of Kofi Kingston 749 00:35:33,566 --> 00:35:35,799 and continuing to punish Kingston. 750 00:35:35,866 --> 00:35:37,533 Trying to blind Kingston here. 751 00:35:38,533 --> 00:35:41,166 [Wade Barrett] This is a savage attempt by Ludwig Kaiser 752 00:35:41,233 --> 00:35:42,633 against some vengeance-- Oh! 753 00:35:42,700 --> 00:35:45,100 [Michael Cole] And Kaiser sent right over the announce table. 754 00:35:45,166 --> 00:35:49,333 And finally, some officials are out here to try to separate these two men, 755 00:35:49,400 --> 00:35:51,000 in what has turned into a brawl. 756 00:35:51,066 --> 00:35:53,600 [Wade Barrett] Kofi's operating with one eyeball at the moment. 757 00:35:54,133 --> 00:35:55,266 [crowd clamoring] 758 00:35:56,200 --> 00:35:58,833 [Michael Cole] Kaiser blinding Kingston momentarily now-- 759 00:35:58,900 --> 00:36:00,799 Oh, my god! 760 00:36:01,366 --> 00:36:02,333 Holy… 761 00:36:03,233 --> 00:36:05,200 Kofi may be out cold. 762 00:36:16,333 --> 00:36:18,533 We need medical attention out here. 763 00:36:19,733 --> 00:36:23,933 Kaiser launching that chair like a spear into Kofi Kingston's face. 764 00:36:24,933 --> 00:36:27,766 [Wade Barrett] And that connected flush with the forehead of Kingston. 765 00:36:27,833 --> 00:36:30,100 And still Kaiser isn't satiated! 766 00:36:30,166 --> 00:36:32,333 [Michael Cole] Someone's got to get this guy off Kofi. 767 00:36:36,966 --> 00:36:38,733 Kaiser. Not done yet. 768 00:36:40,633 --> 00:36:42,000 Oh, my goodness. 769 00:36:42,900 --> 00:36:44,366 Do something! 770 00:36:44,433 --> 00:36:46,166 [crowd chants "Kofi"] 771 00:36:51,500 --> 00:36:53,966 Kaiser trying to maim Kofi Kingston. 772 00:36:56,700 --> 00:36:59,500 [Wade Barrett] Kaiser is completely out of control. 773 00:37:01,633 --> 00:37:02,900 [Michael Cole] Kaiser has lost it. 774 00:37:03,666 --> 00:37:05,700 Finally, some separation here. 775 00:37:05,766 --> 00:37:07,666 Getting Kaiser away from Kofi Kingston, 776 00:37:07,733 --> 00:37:09,366 who's just defenseless, 777 00:37:09,433 --> 00:37:10,666 out here at ringside. 778 00:37:11,233 --> 00:37:14,333 [Wade Barrett] Blood lust in eyes of Ludwig Kaiser. 779 00:37:14,400 --> 00:37:16,333 What a disgraceful act. 780 00:37:18,200 --> 00:37:20,500 [Michael Cole] Well, in his mind, it's revenge for Vinci. 781 00:37:20,566 --> 00:37:22,633 [Wade Barrett] In his mind is job done now? 782 00:37:23,366 --> 00:37:24,966 -Well, maybe not. -[crowd clamoring] 783 00:37:25,033 --> 00:37:27,733 [Michael Cole] Oh, my god! No, no, no! 784 00:37:27,799 --> 00:37:29,233 -[crowd clamoring] -[referee yelling] 785 00:37:33,933 --> 00:37:35,766 [all shouting indistinctly] 786 00:37:45,500 --> 00:37:48,366 [crowd boos] 787 00:37:58,433 --> 00:37:59,966 -[official] No. -[crowd boos] 788 00:38:10,433 --> 00:38:11,466 [rap rock music playing] 789 00:38:11,533 --> 00:38:12,966 [Wade Barrett] Tonight, Monday Night Raw 790 00:38:13,033 --> 00:38:15,700 is at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. 791 00:38:15,766 --> 00:38:18,299 Where still to come in our main event, 792 00:38:18,366 --> 00:38:21,833 Cody Rhodes squares off against his bitter nemesis, 793 00:38:21,900 --> 00:38:24,466 the poisonous Shinsuke Nakamura. 794 00:38:24,533 --> 00:38:26,066 That's in our main event later on. 795 00:38:26,700 --> 00:38:28,900 But let's take you back to what just happened 796 00:38:28,966 --> 00:38:30,266 prior to the break. 797 00:38:30,333 --> 00:38:33,166 It was a matchup, Ludwig Kaiser versus Kofi Kingston, 798 00:38:33,233 --> 00:38:36,433 which ended in a double count out. 799 00:38:36,500 --> 00:38:39,633 But things got increasingly ugly from there. 800 00:38:39,700 --> 00:38:42,033 Kofi Kingston launching Ludwig Kaiser 801 00:38:42,100 --> 00:38:43,799 onto our announce desk. 802 00:38:44,366 --> 00:38:46,600 Things did not end after that, however. 803 00:38:46,666 --> 00:38:49,566 Kaiser launching one of our announcer chairs 804 00:38:49,633 --> 00:38:52,166 straight to the forehead of Kofi Kingston. 805 00:38:52,233 --> 00:38:56,500 Followed by this sickening kick to Kofi Kingston's head, 806 00:38:56,600 --> 00:38:59,000 which was pinned against the steel steps. 807 00:38:59,066 --> 00:39:00,799 Things looking bleak for Kofi. 808 00:39:00,866 --> 00:39:04,500 Now let's head over to our backstage correspondent, 809 00:39:04,566 --> 00:39:08,133 Jackie Redmond who hopefully has an update for us. 810 00:39:12,600 --> 00:39:13,633 Thank you so much Wade. 811 00:39:13,700 --> 00:39:16,233 Yes, I am working to get an update on Kofi Kingston. 812 00:39:16,299 --> 00:39:19,033 In the meantime, I have tracked down Ludwig Kaiser. 813 00:39:19,100 --> 00:39:20,400 Ludwig, excuse me. 814 00:39:20,466 --> 00:39:22,200 What happened out there? 815 00:39:22,266 --> 00:39:24,033 I mean, it was like a switch flipped. 816 00:39:24,100 --> 00:39:25,233 You turned into a different person. 817 00:39:25,299 --> 00:39:26,900 I mean, why would you-- 818 00:39:26,966 --> 00:39:28,366 Why, what?! 819 00:39:28,433 --> 00:39:29,666 Why what?! 820 00:39:30,333 --> 00:39:32,200 What do you want from me, huh? 821 00:39:32,266 --> 00:39:35,000 That's not my fault! It's Kofi's fault! 822 00:39:35,066 --> 00:39:36,299 He had it coming. 823 00:39:36,366 --> 00:39:40,866 Because of him, I am the only one here. 824 00:39:40,933 --> 00:39:44,299 I am carrying the whole weight of Imperium 825 00:39:44,400 --> 00:39:47,166 because of Kofi Kingston. 826 00:39:49,000 --> 00:39:51,966 You know, he took Vinci's head. 827 00:39:53,433 --> 00:39:54,900 So tonight… 828 00:39:54,966 --> 00:39:56,266 I took his. 829 00:40:02,033 --> 00:40:06,100 [Wade Barrett] Thank you, Jackie. Well, let's go over to the voice of WWE, 830 00:40:06,166 --> 00:40:07,299 Michael Cole. 831 00:40:07,366 --> 00:40:08,466 Ladies and gentlemen, 832 00:40:08,533 --> 00:40:10,033 last week on Monday Night Raw, 833 00:40:10,100 --> 00:40:12,200 she defeated Becky Lynch. 834 00:40:12,266 --> 00:40:16,200 She is now considered one of the odds on favorites to win 835 00:40:16,266 --> 00:40:18,966 the Women's Royal Rumble match. 836 00:40:19,033 --> 00:40:22,266 Please welcome the irresistible force, 837 00:40:22,333 --> 00:40:23,966 Nia Jax. 838 00:40:26,133 --> 00:40:29,700 -[crowd cheering] -["Greatness" playing] 839 00:40:41,866 --> 00:40:45,266 [Wade Barrett] This is a woman who has been unstoppable 840 00:40:45,900 --> 00:40:48,700 since returning to Raw several months ago. 841 00:40:48,766 --> 00:40:51,833 She has left a pile of bodies in her wake, 842 00:40:51,900 --> 00:40:57,233 culminating in once again smashing the face of "The Man," Becky Lynch, 843 00:40:57,333 --> 00:40:58,866 last week on Raw. 844 00:40:59,533 --> 00:41:02,500 Just one more in a long line of victims, 845 00:41:03,100 --> 00:41:07,200 that the irresistible force Nia Jax has squashed. 846 00:41:14,233 --> 00:41:15,966 Nia, last week, 847 00:41:16,033 --> 00:41:20,299 you shocked the world when you dominated Becky Lynch 848 00:41:20,366 --> 00:41:22,966 to pick up the victory here on Monday Night Raw. 849 00:41:25,233 --> 00:41:26,166 [crowd booing] 850 00:41:26,900 --> 00:41:27,733 Shocked? 851 00:41:28,366 --> 00:41:30,100 Why was it so shocking? 852 00:41:30,733 --> 00:41:32,033 I wasn't shocked. 853 00:41:32,600 --> 00:41:35,266 I told you, I'm a different Nia Jax. 854 00:41:35,333 --> 00:41:36,700 I'm more focused. 855 00:41:37,566 --> 00:41:39,500 What, are you like these people here, 856 00:41:39,566 --> 00:41:43,200 who didn't think I would break Becky Lynch's face again? 857 00:41:43,733 --> 00:41:44,966 [crowd booing] 858 00:41:47,900 --> 00:41:49,466 You know what would be shocking? 859 00:41:50,633 --> 00:41:52,766 Is if I broke your face, Cole. 860 00:41:53,333 --> 00:41:54,799 [crowd booing] 861 00:41:54,866 --> 00:41:56,900 I think everybody would love to see that. 862 00:41:59,700 --> 00:42:01,000 But you know what? 863 00:42:01,066 --> 00:42:03,233 I'm more focused on the Royal Rumble, 864 00:42:03,299 --> 00:42:07,233 Because soon I'm going to run through 29 other women, 865 00:42:08,299 --> 00:42:11,233 earn my main event spot at WrestleMania. 866 00:42:11,866 --> 00:42:15,000 And whether it be Rhea Ripley or Iyo Sky, 867 00:42:15,066 --> 00:42:17,166 there is not a man or woman 868 00:42:17,233 --> 00:42:18,700 -who can stop me. -["Demon In Your Dreams" playing] 869 00:42:18,766 --> 00:42:20,266 [crowd cheering] 870 00:42:48,600 --> 00:42:51,233 [Wade Barrett] There is perhaps one woman 871 00:42:51,299 --> 00:42:53,866 who would disagree with that statement, Nia. 872 00:42:54,500 --> 00:42:57,366 That would be Women's World Championship. 873 00:42:58,533 --> 00:43:00,466 Rhea bloody Ripley. 874 00:43:00,533 --> 00:43:02,299 [Michael Cole] Yeah. "The Eradicator." 875 00:43:03,700 --> 00:43:05,366 [crowd cheers] 876 00:43:31,533 --> 00:43:32,766 Please. 877 00:43:34,966 --> 00:43:36,466 [crowd chants "mami"] 878 00:43:42,133 --> 00:43:43,700 [Rhea] These people know. 879 00:43:43,766 --> 00:43:45,533 These people know what's up. 880 00:43:46,966 --> 00:43:49,233 These people also know 881 00:43:49,933 --> 00:43:53,466 that you like to talk a big game, Nia. 882 00:43:55,533 --> 00:43:58,533 Because you're walking around out here 883 00:43:58,600 --> 00:44:01,366 acting like you've already won the Royal Rumble. 884 00:44:03,066 --> 00:44:06,133 But you remember what happened last year? Because I sure do. 885 00:44:07,533 --> 00:44:08,766 I threw you out. 886 00:44:13,433 --> 00:44:16,933 And yeah, last week you might have beaten Becky Lynch. 887 00:44:17,000 --> 00:44:21,933 That's quite an accomplishment, I must say, but the fact is, Nia… 888 00:44:23,933 --> 00:44:26,299 that Becky Lynch isn't Rhea bloody Ripley. 889 00:44:26,366 --> 00:44:27,566 [crowd cheering] 890 00:44:29,966 --> 00:44:33,666 So, until you want to actually step to me, 891 00:44:33,733 --> 00:44:37,666 I advise you to stop walking around like you own this division, 892 00:44:37,733 --> 00:44:39,366 because you don't. 893 00:44:39,966 --> 00:44:41,433 [crowd cheering] 894 00:44:42,500 --> 00:44:44,366 And take this as a warning. 895 00:44:45,100 --> 00:44:48,966 If you manage to win the Royal Rumble, 896 00:44:49,566 --> 00:44:53,733 it's best to keep my name out of your mouth. 897 00:44:53,799 --> 00:44:55,333 [crowd cheering] 898 00:45:00,799 --> 00:45:01,933 Rhea. 899 00:45:02,866 --> 00:45:06,000 I give you all the credit. 900 00:45:06,066 --> 00:45:07,566 [crowd booing] 901 00:45:10,666 --> 00:45:12,933 You might be the most 902 00:45:13,000 --> 00:45:17,066 dominant champion in our division's history. 903 00:45:18,866 --> 00:45:20,366 But don't you forget 904 00:45:20,433 --> 00:45:24,133 that I put you on your ass when I came back. 905 00:45:24,200 --> 00:45:26,000 [crowd booing] 906 00:45:26,066 --> 00:45:29,666 And the only reason I'm not holding this title 907 00:45:29,733 --> 00:45:33,866 is because you're too scared to face me one on one. 908 00:45:33,933 --> 00:45:35,333 [crowd booing] 909 00:45:37,900 --> 00:45:39,266 So at the Royal Rumble, 910 00:45:39,333 --> 00:45:42,799 when I squash 29 other women and win, 911 00:45:44,000 --> 00:45:47,333 I'm gonna choose you. 912 00:45:49,333 --> 00:45:51,700 And you will have no excuse 913 00:45:51,766 --> 00:45:55,000 and no choice but to face me. 914 00:45:56,400 --> 00:45:57,799 [imperceptible] 915 00:45:57,866 --> 00:45:59,000 [crowd chants "Rhea"] 916 00:45:59,066 --> 00:46:02,133 See you soon, "unstoppable champ." 917 00:46:05,533 --> 00:46:06,900 [imperceptible] 918 00:46:10,000 --> 00:46:12,333 [Michael Cole] Bold words from Nia Jax. 919 00:46:12,933 --> 00:46:15,466 As she becomes an odds on favorite 920 00:46:15,533 --> 00:46:17,666 for the Royal Rumble match, 921 00:46:17,733 --> 00:46:19,633 two weeks from Saturday. 922 00:46:19,700 --> 00:46:23,133 [Wade Barrett] Well, these two seem to be on a collision course. 923 00:46:23,200 --> 00:46:24,866 And if they do one day meet, 924 00:46:24,933 --> 00:46:27,566 count me in for buying a ticket. 925 00:46:27,633 --> 00:46:30,833 Well, we are on our way to the Royal Rumble prime season 926 00:46:30,900 --> 00:46:35,033 in WWE, where all the stars come out. 927 00:46:38,233 --> 00:46:40,566 [announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome. 928 00:46:40,633 --> 00:46:45,633 The return of a former WWE Champion. 929 00:46:47,933 --> 00:46:52,500 Jinder Mahal! 930 00:46:52,566 --> 00:46:54,500 -[crowd boos] -[Mahal] You have the audacity 931 00:46:54,566 --> 00:46:57,266 to be disappointed at the return of the modern day maharaja? 932 00:46:58,100 --> 00:47:03,266 [speaking Punjabi] 933 00:47:03,333 --> 00:47:06,533 -["Electrifying" playing] -[crowd cheers] 934 00:47:09,600 --> 00:47:11,866 [crowd chants "Rocky"] 935 00:47:14,633 --> 00:47:18,333 [The Rock] Finally The Rock has come back 936 00:47:18,400 --> 00:47:20,833 to San Diego. 937 00:47:20,900 --> 00:47:22,933 [crowd cheers] 938 00:47:23,000 --> 00:47:25,266 [Michael Cole] Mahal went right after The Rock. 939 00:47:29,433 --> 00:47:30,766 Spinebuster! 940 00:47:30,833 --> 00:47:35,333 The most electrifying move in all of entertainment. 941 00:47:35,400 --> 00:47:37,200 The people's elbow! 942 00:47:37,266 --> 00:47:38,666 [crowd cheering] 943 00:47:40,333 --> 00:47:41,233 [The Rock] One more thing, 944 00:47:42,166 --> 00:47:44,799 tonight, after all this ass kickin', 945 00:47:45,366 --> 00:47:47,066 I'm gonna go get something to eat. 946 00:47:48,366 --> 00:47:50,233 Should The Rock sit… 947 00:47:50,299 --> 00:47:51,500 in a booth? 948 00:47:52,233 --> 00:47:54,799 Should The Rock sit at the bar? 949 00:47:55,666 --> 00:47:59,233 Or should The Rock sit… 950 00:48:01,566 --> 00:48:03,033 at the head of the table? 951 00:48:03,100 --> 00:48:05,133 [crowd cheers] 952 00:48:05,200 --> 00:48:08,033 If you smell… 953 00:48:10,333 --> 00:48:13,266 what The Rock is cooking! 954 00:48:13,333 --> 00:48:15,100 [crowd chants "Rocky"] 955 00:48:18,366 --> 00:48:20,566 [Michael Cole] You know, Wade, The Rock shattering 956 00:48:20,633 --> 00:48:23,000 WWE social media records. 957 00:48:23,533 --> 00:48:25,633 171 million plus views 958 00:48:25,700 --> 00:48:28,533 and counting over all the social media channels. 959 00:48:28,600 --> 00:48:31,266 Chelsea Green would love for that type of attention. 960 00:48:31,333 --> 00:48:32,366 ["Hot Mess" playing] 961 00:48:32,433 --> 00:48:34,299 [Wade Barrett] Really takes something special. 962 00:48:34,366 --> 00:48:36,500 The Rock doing what he does best, 963 00:48:36,566 --> 00:48:39,166 and that is electrifying planet Earth. 964 00:48:39,233 --> 00:48:41,100 Chelsea Green, on the other hand, 965 00:48:41,166 --> 00:48:43,133 says she is out this evening 966 00:48:43,200 --> 00:48:46,000 to crush a couple of party pipsqueaks. 967 00:48:46,066 --> 00:48:48,566 [Michael Cole] How upset has Chelsea Green been since 968 00:48:49,233 --> 00:48:52,200 she and Piper lost the Women's Tag Team gold? 969 00:48:52,266 --> 00:48:56,066 They have an opportunity to win the Tag Team titles back. 970 00:48:56,133 --> 00:48:58,966 But they have to beat Carter and Chance. 971 00:48:59,033 --> 00:49:01,500 Because coming up next live on Monday Night Raw 972 00:49:01,566 --> 00:49:02,500 from Portland, Oregon, 973 00:49:02,566 --> 00:49:06,100 the Women's Tag Team Championship rematch. 974 00:49:06,166 --> 00:49:07,933 Live on Raw. 975 00:49:13,700 --> 00:49:17,133 Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to Monday Night Raw. 976 00:49:17,200 --> 00:49:19,200 Please join me in welcoming 977 00:49:19,266 --> 00:49:21,700 the "American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. 978 00:49:21,766 --> 00:49:22,600 [crowd cheering] 979 00:49:23,700 --> 00:49:25,766 Cody, Shinsuke Nakamura has been doing 980 00:49:25,833 --> 00:49:29,600 everything in his power to keep you from finishing your story. 981 00:49:29,666 --> 00:49:32,500 Is there anything you'd like to say before tonight's main event? 982 00:49:33,299 --> 00:49:37,299 Oh, what I said last week was this should be over. 983 00:49:37,866 --> 00:49:40,700 -And tonight-- -[Nakamura yelling] 984 00:49:40,766 --> 00:49:41,866 [Michael Cole] Nakamura! 985 00:49:41,933 --> 00:49:43,166 [Cody grunting] 986 00:49:43,966 --> 00:49:46,933 -[Nakamura grunting] -[Cody yelling] 987 00:49:49,166 --> 00:49:51,766 [official] Cody, no! Cody, no! Let him go. 988 00:49:51,833 --> 00:49:54,000 [all shouting indistinctly] 989 00:49:58,833 --> 00:50:00,200 [Michael Cole] A brawl already underway, and Cody 990 00:50:00,266 --> 00:50:02,466 and Shinsuke supposed to meet in our main event 991 00:50:03,166 --> 00:50:04,700 later on tonight. 992 00:50:04,766 --> 00:50:06,233 But for the first time ever, bid for a chance 993 00:50:06,333 --> 00:50:08,733 to win Triple H's personal seats at Royal Rumble, 994 00:50:08,799 --> 00:50:10,799 with proceeds benefiting Connor's Cure 995 00:50:10,866 --> 00:50:12,766 on behalf of the V Foundation. 996 00:50:12,833 --> 00:50:14,466 This bundle includes two ringside seats, 997 00:50:14,533 --> 00:50:16,666 a meet greet with a WWE superstar, 998 00:50:16,733 --> 00:50:18,033 food, beverages and more. 999 00:50:18,100 --> 00:50:19,866 Visit wweshop.com 1000 00:50:19,933 --> 00:50:22,566 or scan the QR code for more information 1001 00:50:22,633 --> 00:50:24,366 and to bid today. 1002 00:50:26,966 --> 00:50:30,966 Chelsea and Piper looking to win the Women's Tag Team gold once again. 1003 00:50:31,033 --> 00:50:33,966 [Carter and Chance's music] 1004 00:50:42,100 --> 00:50:44,799 [Michael Cole] Well, the spunky Tag Team Champions. 1005 00:50:45,633 --> 00:50:46,799 [Wade Barrett] Spunky, I like that. 1006 00:50:47,566 --> 00:50:50,266 What do you know about EDM festivals Michael Cole? 1007 00:50:50,333 --> 00:50:51,566 -[Michael Cole] Nothing. -[Wade Barrett] Nothing? 1008 00:50:51,633 --> 00:50:53,166 [Wade Barrett] Okay, well, let me clue you in. 1009 00:50:53,233 --> 00:50:55,866 They're very colorful places. Lot of energy, a lot of fun. 1010 00:50:55,933 --> 00:50:58,633 Hence the colorful hair of this duo. 1011 00:50:58,700 --> 00:51:01,233 Now, I spoke to them about you. 1012 00:51:01,299 --> 00:51:03,533 -[Michael Cole] You did? -[Wade Barrett] They said they'd like you 1013 00:51:03,600 --> 00:51:06,000 to go to an EDM festival with them. 1014 00:51:06,066 --> 00:51:08,600 And they told me that if he wore your orange 1015 00:51:08,666 --> 00:51:10,600 WrestleMania singlet on the dance floor, 1016 00:51:10,666 --> 00:51:12,000 you would be a big hit. 1017 00:51:13,000 --> 00:51:14,299 [Michael Cole] Can I wear the headgear? 1018 00:51:14,366 --> 00:51:15,966 [Wade Barrett] Wear whatever you want. 1019 00:51:16,033 --> 00:51:17,266 Bust out the foxtrot. 1020 00:51:17,333 --> 00:51:19,333 I don't know what dance moves Michael Cole has, 1021 00:51:19,399 --> 00:51:21,433 but you know, you'd have a lot of fun there. 1022 00:51:21,500 --> 00:51:23,633 Well, these two have been enjoying the good life 1023 00:51:23,700 --> 00:51:26,500 since winning Tag Gold three weeks ago. 1024 00:51:26,566 --> 00:51:28,200 What a holiday season it was for them. 1025 00:51:28,266 --> 00:51:31,500 But it could come to an abrupt end tonight 1026 00:51:31,566 --> 00:51:33,966 if Chelsea Green and Piper Niven have their way. 1027 00:51:34,033 --> 00:51:36,666 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 1028 00:51:36,733 --> 00:51:37,933 And it is for… 1029 00:51:38,000 --> 00:51:43,866 the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. 1030 00:51:46,899 --> 00:51:49,066 Introducing the challengers, 1031 00:51:49,133 --> 00:51:54,799 the team of Chelsea Green and Piper Niven! 1032 00:51:55,766 --> 00:51:57,433 [crowd shouting indistinctly] 1033 00:52:00,566 --> 00:52:02,466 -[Chelsea] Right here. -[Piper Niven] Yeah! 1034 00:52:02,533 --> 00:52:04,333 And their opponents. 1035 00:52:04,399 --> 00:52:10,066 They are the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions. 1036 00:52:10,133 --> 00:52:15,666 Kayden Carter and Katana Chance. 1037 00:52:16,333 --> 00:52:18,433 [Michael Cole] So Wade, what do the challengers have to do 1038 00:52:18,500 --> 00:52:20,666 to win the Tag Team Titles back? 1039 00:52:20,733 --> 00:52:23,100 [Wade Barrett] Well, it still feels like a seismic shock 1040 00:52:23,799 --> 00:52:26,000 that Carter and Chance won the gold 1041 00:52:26,066 --> 00:52:28,000 in the first place. And I don't mean that insultingly. 1042 00:52:28,066 --> 00:52:31,833 What I mean by that is they quite simply have been career underdogs, 1043 00:52:31,899 --> 00:52:34,100 and even with the gold around their waist, 1044 00:52:34,166 --> 00:52:37,533 they still come into this match in many ways as underdogs. 1045 00:52:37,600 --> 00:52:39,100 And you can see the women's locker room 1046 00:52:39,166 --> 00:52:41,133 locking on, keeping a close eye on this 1047 00:52:41,200 --> 00:52:43,666 because they all smell blood in the water. 1048 00:52:43,733 --> 00:52:46,466 They see these two champions, as underdogs, 1049 00:52:46,533 --> 00:52:48,666 and perhaps the gold is there for the taking. 1050 00:52:48,733 --> 00:52:50,000 [Michael Cole] Chelsea Green starts things off 1051 00:52:50,066 --> 00:52:53,399 with Kayden Carter in this Tag Team Championship match. 1052 00:52:53,466 --> 00:52:56,033 You mentioned Carter and Chance always being underdogs. 1053 00:52:56,100 --> 00:52:58,466 Remember, they were the longest reigning 1054 00:52:58,533 --> 00:53:01,200 NXT Women's Tag Team Champions of all time. 1055 00:53:02,033 --> 00:53:04,100 And now-- Carter. Nice drop kick. 1056 00:53:04,166 --> 00:53:06,200 Chelsea Green sends her back to the other corner. 1057 00:53:07,100 --> 00:53:08,933 [Wade Barrett] Diminutive. Elusive. 1058 00:53:09,000 --> 00:53:13,333 That is the story of Chance and Carter, but certainly hard hitting 1059 00:53:13,399 --> 00:53:14,966 when it comes to the in-ring action. 1060 00:53:15,033 --> 00:53:16,600 [Michael Cole] And what do they have to do to retain the gold? 1061 00:53:16,666 --> 00:53:17,933 Here's the cover now by Katana 1062 00:53:18,000 --> 00:53:20,066 and a kick out by Chelsea Green. 1063 00:53:20,133 --> 00:53:23,033 [Wade Barrett] The story of their success has been the innovative offense of theirs. 1064 00:53:23,100 --> 00:53:24,700 It's so hard to scout them. 1065 00:53:24,766 --> 00:53:26,100 It's so hard to plan for them, 1066 00:53:26,166 --> 00:53:27,766 to counter against what they can do. 1067 00:53:27,833 --> 00:53:28,733 Because quite simply-- 1068 00:53:28,799 --> 00:53:30,399 [Michael Cole] Roll up by Carter, kick out by Green. 1069 00:53:30,466 --> 00:53:33,466 [Wade Barrett] Carter and Chance have a level of acrobatic ability 1070 00:53:33,533 --> 00:53:36,133 that we haven't seen in the women's division before. 1071 00:53:36,200 --> 00:53:37,500 [Michael Cole] Carter and Chance, 1072 00:53:37,566 --> 00:53:39,366 Piper Niven now comes in, nice drop toehold. 1073 00:53:39,433 --> 00:53:40,966 Niven off the second rope. 1074 00:53:41,033 --> 00:53:43,100 Carter and Chance say the greater the challenge, 1075 00:53:43,166 --> 00:53:45,266 the better the story in their minds. 1076 00:53:45,333 --> 00:53:46,866 Tag. Here's Katana Chance. 1077 00:53:46,933 --> 00:53:49,600 Up to the top rope, double team coming. 1078 00:53:49,666 --> 00:53:50,633 [Wade Barrett] Could be over quick. 1079 00:53:50,700 --> 00:53:52,299 [Michael Cole] And Piper Niven up to the apron, 1080 00:53:52,366 --> 00:53:55,033 pulling Carter out forces Chance to roll through. 1081 00:53:55,100 --> 00:53:56,433 Green missed with the kick. 1082 00:53:57,033 --> 00:53:57,966 [Chance] What the-- 1083 00:53:58,633 --> 00:54:01,799 -[Michael Cole] Sends Chance into the… -[Green] Piper! 1084 00:54:01,866 --> 00:54:05,533 …middle turnbuckle, and the tag made of the powerhouse Piper Niven. 1085 00:54:05,600 --> 00:54:07,533 [Wade Barrett] The wrong side of the tracks. 1086 00:54:07,600 --> 00:54:09,733 -The barely five foot tall-- -[Michael Cole] And a cannonball. 1087 00:54:09,799 --> 00:54:11,833 -[Piper yelling] -[Wade Barrett] Katana Chance. 1088 00:54:13,600 --> 00:54:16,500 [Michael Cole] Piper Niven and Chelsea Green taking over. 1089 00:54:16,566 --> 00:54:18,100 Cover, hook of the leg now. 1090 00:54:18,166 --> 00:54:19,566 Chance has got to kick at two. 1091 00:54:20,666 --> 00:54:22,799 Chance and Carter keep the tag titles 1092 00:54:22,866 --> 00:54:24,966 as the women's locker room looks on. 1093 00:54:25,033 --> 00:54:26,000 [Green yells] 1094 00:54:28,933 --> 00:54:30,700 [Michael Cole] And we are back live on Monday Night Raw 1095 00:54:30,766 --> 00:54:31,899 This is for the Women's Tag Team titles. 1096 00:54:31,966 --> 00:54:34,933 Piper Niven and Chelsea Green looking to win the gold back 1097 00:54:35,000 --> 00:54:37,366 from Katana Chance and Kayden Carter. 1098 00:54:37,433 --> 00:54:40,200 [Wade Barrett] Well, things were starting to look bleak for Katana Chance, 1099 00:54:40,266 --> 00:54:41,666 who has been at the boot 1100 00:54:41,733 --> 00:54:43,600 of Chelsea Green and Piper Niven 1101 00:54:43,666 --> 00:54:44,899 for the past few minutes, 1102 00:54:44,966 --> 00:54:47,066 but she may have just averted disaster. 1103 00:54:47,666 --> 00:54:49,700 [Michael Cole] Yeah, Green, now the legal competitor 1104 00:54:49,766 --> 00:54:51,466 after making the tag, trying to keep Chance 1105 00:54:51,533 --> 00:54:52,766 from making the tag to Carter. 1106 00:54:52,833 --> 00:54:54,500 Chance creates space, tag made. 1107 00:54:54,566 --> 00:54:55,600 Here's Kayden Carter. 1108 00:54:55,666 --> 00:54:58,566 [Wade Barrett] The spitfire of Raw, Kayden Carter, 1109 00:54:58,633 --> 00:55:00,866 one of the fastest moving women in the locker room. 1110 00:55:00,933 --> 00:55:03,799 [Michael Cole] And Kayden Carter taking the fight to both of her opponents. 1111 00:55:03,866 --> 00:55:04,899 [Kayden yelling] 1112 00:55:05,733 --> 00:55:08,233 High flying attack. Smash mouth attitude. 1113 00:55:08,299 --> 00:55:09,399 Cover to retain. 1114 00:55:09,466 --> 00:55:11,633 -Kick out by Green at two. -[Kayden yelling] 1115 00:55:15,033 --> 00:55:16,733 Very proud champions. 1116 00:55:17,399 --> 00:55:18,433 Carter and Chance. 1117 00:55:19,033 --> 00:55:21,266 Kick to the face of Chelsea Green, who's in trouble. 1118 00:55:21,333 --> 00:55:22,299 [crowd cheers] 1119 00:55:22,366 --> 00:55:25,000 Carter getting the WWE fans fired up. 1120 00:55:26,466 --> 00:55:28,700 -Nice leg drop cover to retain. -[referee counting down] 1121 00:55:28,766 --> 00:55:30,000 Green at two. 1122 00:55:30,566 --> 00:55:33,633 [Wade Barrett] Kayden Carter, well schooled in the art of lucha libre 1123 00:55:33,700 --> 00:55:36,866 after training in Mexico earlier in her career. 1124 00:55:36,933 --> 00:55:40,933 She knows the elusive nature of that game is a key to success. 1125 00:55:41,000 --> 00:55:42,633 It's proving pretty good right now. 1126 00:55:42,700 --> 00:55:44,966 [Michael Cole] Chelsea Green is nicknamed the Tag Team Champions 1127 00:55:45,033 --> 00:55:46,233 the "Twinkle Twins." 1128 00:55:47,500 --> 00:55:49,399 [Wade Barrett] Yeah, and here's a prediction for you. 1129 00:55:49,466 --> 00:55:51,433 If Green and Niven don't win tonight 1130 00:55:52,133 --> 00:55:54,033 that Tag Team is going to explode. 1131 00:55:54,100 --> 00:55:56,399 The only thing that sweetens the deal for Niven 1132 00:55:56,466 --> 00:55:57,899 is the taste of gold. 1133 00:55:57,966 --> 00:56:00,466 [Michael Cole] And Chance back up to the apron now. 1134 00:56:02,233 --> 00:56:05,366 And Piper Niven knocked down by Chance. 1135 00:56:05,433 --> 00:56:07,366 Headbutt by Chelsea Green. 1136 00:56:07,433 --> 00:56:11,600 [Wade Barrett] And this chaos is exactly where Green and Niven tend to thrive. 1137 00:56:11,666 --> 00:56:14,600 [Michael Cole] And right now it's Chance and Carter controlling the pace. 1138 00:56:16,333 --> 00:56:17,500 Tag made by Chance. 1139 00:56:19,399 --> 00:56:21,500 [Wade Barrett] This could get ugly for Chelsea Green. 1140 00:56:22,066 --> 00:56:23,466 [Michael Cole] What's Chance gonna do? 1141 00:56:23,533 --> 00:56:25,066 Wow, what a huricanrana! 1142 00:56:25,633 --> 00:56:27,766 Cover by Chance to retain. 1143 00:56:28,366 --> 00:56:30,866 Kick out at two by Green. 1144 00:56:30,933 --> 00:56:32,233 [crowd cheering] 1145 00:56:32,299 --> 00:56:33,666 [all speaking indistinctly] 1146 00:56:35,299 --> 00:56:36,600 [Michael Cole] The other women Tag Teams 1147 00:56:36,666 --> 00:56:38,366 are impressed with what they see 1148 00:56:38,433 --> 00:56:39,899 looking on back in the locker room. 1149 00:56:39,966 --> 00:56:40,799 This is awesome. 1150 00:56:40,866 --> 00:56:43,333 [Wade Barrett] Ludicrous acrobatic display 1151 00:56:43,399 --> 00:56:45,866 from the tag champs, almost gaining themselves 1152 00:56:45,933 --> 00:56:48,533 a successful first defense of the gold. 1153 00:56:49,233 --> 00:56:52,133 Chelsea Green in real trouble now. 1154 00:56:52,200 --> 00:56:54,200 [Michael Cole] Now double team coming from the Tag Team Champions, 1155 00:56:54,266 --> 00:56:57,366 Green able to get her, her knees up, however-- 1156 00:56:57,433 --> 00:57:01,500 [Wade Barrett] Just about having enough wits about her to turn things around. 1157 00:57:01,566 --> 00:57:02,600 [Michael Cole] Face first into the knee… 1158 00:57:02,666 --> 00:57:04,200 -[Wade Barrett] Here we go. -[Michael Cole] …Chelsea Green 1159 00:57:04,266 --> 00:57:07,166 looking for the unprettier. Carter able to counter. 1160 00:57:07,233 --> 00:57:08,066 And Green! 1161 00:57:08,133 --> 00:57:09,600 Little Rough Ryder. 1162 00:57:09,666 --> 00:57:14,799 Down goes Carter, cover now to win the championship, and a kick at two. 1163 00:57:14,866 --> 00:57:16,100 [Wade Barrett] I'll tell you right now, 1164 00:57:16,166 --> 00:57:19,399 I've got some sympathy for Chelsea Green on that. 1165 00:57:19,466 --> 00:57:22,200 The referee was just a bit too slow on that pinfall, 1166 00:57:22,266 --> 00:57:25,600 distracted trying to get Katana Chance out of the ring. 1167 00:57:25,666 --> 00:57:28,233 [Michael Cole] Chelsea Green thought she had the Tag Team titles won there, 1168 00:57:28,299 --> 00:57:30,000 and she may well have. 1169 00:57:31,100 --> 00:57:32,399 [Wade Barrett] Now Green perhaps-- 1170 00:57:32,466 --> 00:57:33,866 [Michael Cole] Looking for the unprettier again. 1171 00:57:33,933 --> 00:57:36,533 Roll up by Kayden Carter. Kick out at two. 1172 00:57:36,600 --> 00:57:37,666 Tag made by Niven. 1173 00:57:37,733 --> 00:57:39,566 Piper Niven now legal. 1174 00:57:41,500 --> 00:57:44,566 And now Piper Niven with a senton to the spine, 1175 00:57:45,433 --> 00:57:46,966 -cover by Niven. -[referee counting down] 1176 00:57:48,666 --> 00:57:50,399 And Katana Chance breaking things up. 1177 00:57:50,466 --> 00:57:52,733 [Wade Barrett] Well, that was bone crushing offense 1178 00:57:52,799 --> 00:57:54,533 once again from Piper Niven, 1179 00:57:54,600 --> 00:57:56,500 and it would have been enough 1180 00:57:56,566 --> 00:58:00,700 had Katana Chance not been so speedy on her feet. 1181 00:58:00,766 --> 00:58:02,966 And this one's breaking down in a hurry. 1182 00:58:05,200 --> 00:58:06,766 [Michael Cole] And now Piper Niven, she's legal 1183 00:58:06,866 --> 00:58:08,766 and against Kayden Carter now. 1184 00:58:08,833 --> 00:58:10,633 Carter, though, slips underneath, kicked out, 1185 00:58:10,733 --> 00:58:12,899 and Niven drives her back to the corner. 1186 00:58:12,966 --> 00:58:15,433 [Wade Barrett] Niven looking for a tag, but there's no one home. 1187 00:58:15,500 --> 00:58:18,033 [Michael Cole] Carter wanted a tag too and Chance was not-- 1188 00:58:18,100 --> 00:58:20,333 Oh! Planted by Niven. 1189 00:58:20,399 --> 00:58:22,600 [Wade Barrett] Big uranage in the corner. 1190 00:58:23,533 --> 00:58:27,033 My, the tide has turned in a hurry in this one. 1191 00:58:27,100 --> 00:58:29,000 [Michael Cole] Chelsea Green makes the tag 1192 00:58:29,066 --> 00:58:31,766 and telling Piper Niven now to go up for the second rope. 1193 00:58:31,833 --> 00:58:35,166 Katana Chance pulls Carter out of harm's way. 1194 00:58:35,233 --> 00:58:36,866 Piper doesn't realize it's Chelsea! 1195 00:58:36,933 --> 00:58:37,766 [Michael Cole grunts] 1196 00:58:38,866 --> 00:58:40,000 Epic vader bomb! 1197 00:58:40,600 --> 00:58:41,933 To her own partner. 1198 00:58:42,000 --> 00:58:44,166 [Wade Barrett] An absolute disaster 1199 00:58:44,233 --> 00:58:46,866 for the former Women's Tag Team Champions. 1200 00:58:46,933 --> 00:58:48,866 [Michael Cole] Piper Niven can't believe it. 1201 00:58:48,933 --> 00:58:51,766 Katana Chance now top rope-- Oh! 1202 00:58:53,166 --> 00:58:55,933 [Wade Barrett] Elevated lungblower connects to Niven, 1203 00:58:57,333 --> 00:58:59,866 leaving Chelsea Green all alone in the ring. 1204 00:58:59,933 --> 00:59:02,899 [Michael Cole] And now the tag made Chance gonna go up to the top rope. 1205 00:59:02,966 --> 00:59:04,566 Aided by Kayden Carter. 1206 00:59:05,433 --> 00:59:07,266 The keg stand! 1207 00:59:08,700 --> 00:59:10,299 Carter and Chance retain. 1208 00:59:10,366 --> 00:59:11,899 -[crowd counting] -[bell rings] 1209 00:59:11,966 --> 00:59:14,000 [Carter and Chance's music] 1210 00:59:14,066 --> 00:59:16,133 [announcer] Here are your winners! 1211 00:59:16,200 --> 00:59:18,700 And still… 1212 00:59:18,766 --> 00:59:23,333 the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, 1213 00:59:23,399 --> 00:59:27,733 Kayden Carter and Katana Chance! 1214 00:59:28,299 --> 00:59:30,033 [Michael Cole] Wade, a little miscommunication 1215 00:59:30,100 --> 00:59:32,500 with Niven and Chelsea Green here, 1216 00:59:32,566 --> 00:59:34,833 and it allowed Chance and Carter retained. 1217 00:59:34,899 --> 00:59:37,899 [Wade Barrett] Green and Niven tried to take a page out of the playbook 1218 00:59:37,966 --> 00:59:39,433 of Carter and Chance, 1219 00:59:39,500 --> 00:59:41,799 and it could not have gone worse for them, 1220 00:59:41,866 --> 00:59:47,399 crushing vader bomb to Chelsea Green. And in the shock of all that chaos 1221 00:59:48,166 --> 00:59:52,666 Piper Niven was completely taken out by a flying Katana Chance, 1222 00:59:52,733 --> 00:59:56,133 leading to this, the keg stand. Knees to the ribcage 1223 00:59:56,200 --> 01:00:00,399 of Chelsea Green, and the first successful defense 1224 01:00:00,466 --> 01:00:04,033 for Carter and Chance of the Women's Tag Team Championships. 1225 01:00:04,866 --> 01:00:06,600 [Michael Cole] Carter and Chance claim they're going to be 1226 01:00:06,666 --> 01:00:08,266 the Tag Team champs for a long time, 1227 01:00:08,333 --> 01:00:10,133 and they keep this up, 1228 01:00:10,200 --> 01:00:12,433 they may make that prediction come true. 1229 01:00:12,500 --> 01:00:14,366 Ladies and gentlemen, can tell you right now 1230 01:00:14,433 --> 01:00:15,933 we have breaking news at this moment 1231 01:00:16,000 --> 01:00:17,866 because of the brawl just a bit ago 1232 01:00:17,933 --> 01:00:20,433 between Shinsuke Nakamura and Cody Rhodes, 1233 01:00:20,500 --> 01:00:22,766 the main event match tonight has now become 1234 01:00:22,833 --> 01:00:26,000 a Street Fight between Rhodes and Nakamura. 1235 01:00:26,066 --> 01:00:28,366 Anything goes. There are no rules. 1236 01:00:28,433 --> 01:00:30,833 You only win via pinfall or submission. 1237 01:00:30,899 --> 01:00:32,899 This is gonna be a good one, later on tonight 1238 01:00:32,966 --> 01:00:35,733 [Wade Barrett] That may well be a video nasty. 1239 01:00:35,799 --> 01:00:37,466 There is some poison. 1240 01:00:37,533 --> 01:00:39,500 There is some toxicity between these two, 1241 01:00:39,566 --> 01:00:40,666 and it's all coming to a head 1242 01:00:40,733 --> 01:00:42,766 in our main event later on tonight. 1243 01:00:42,833 --> 01:00:44,633 [Michael Cole] So we're going to switch gears now. 1244 01:00:45,399 --> 01:00:48,399 And I think we finally have some video footage 1245 01:00:48,466 --> 01:00:51,933 of why R-Truth believes he is actually a member 1246 01:00:52,766 --> 01:00:54,066 of The Judgment Day. 1247 01:00:54,133 --> 01:00:55,366 Just check this out. 1248 01:00:55,433 --> 01:00:57,266 ♪ Call me the greatest ♪ 1249 01:01:00,700 --> 01:01:02,700 [R-Truth] I was born in Charlotte, North Carolina. 1250 01:01:04,299 --> 01:01:06,133 On a cold January morning. 1251 01:01:08,500 --> 01:01:09,733 I never forget. 1252 01:01:11,366 --> 01:01:12,966 The doctor held me in his arms 1253 01:01:13,966 --> 01:01:16,333 and I looked him in the eyes, 1254 01:01:17,533 --> 01:01:19,066 and I told him, 1255 01:01:19,133 --> 01:01:20,200 one day… 1256 01:01:22,366 --> 01:01:23,799 I will be in Judgment Day. 1257 01:01:25,233 --> 01:01:26,299 And wouldn't you know it, 1258 01:01:27,133 --> 01:01:29,066 that dream came true. 1259 01:01:30,200 --> 01:01:31,033 Uh-huh. 1260 01:01:32,066 --> 01:01:33,899 [R-Truth] We've been through a lot together. 1261 01:01:35,433 --> 01:01:36,533 Money in the Bank. 1262 01:01:37,799 --> 01:01:39,133 The Women's Royal Rumble. 1263 01:01:40,833 --> 01:01:42,533 The Judgment Day in your house. 1264 01:01:44,399 --> 01:01:47,633 The Judgment Day is an unbreakable bond. 1265 01:01:48,433 --> 01:01:52,733 For the last time, you are not in The Judgment Day. 1266 01:01:54,666 --> 01:01:58,333 [R-Truth] Sure, we may argue from time to time. 1267 01:01:58,399 --> 01:02:02,166 I'm not in The Judgment Day if I lose this match tonight. 1268 01:02:02,233 --> 01:02:04,633 But you're not in it if you lose either. 1269 01:02:05,600 --> 01:02:07,466 -[crowd roars] -[Michael Cole] JD McDonagh 1270 01:02:07,533 --> 01:02:08,966 is out of Judgment Day. 1271 01:02:11,333 --> 01:02:13,066 [R-Truth] But now that JD is gone, 1272 01:02:14,000 --> 01:02:15,966 we a real, real family now. 1273 01:02:16,766 --> 01:02:18,799 Rhea, Finn, 1274 01:02:18,866 --> 01:02:21,833 Priest, Tom and Nick Mysterio. 1275 01:02:22,533 --> 01:02:23,933 Even though I never met Nick, 1276 01:02:25,366 --> 01:02:26,533 he's still my brother. 1277 01:02:27,700 --> 01:02:30,133 Finally, I want to send a message 1278 01:02:31,133 --> 01:02:33,366 to every WWE superstar, 1279 01:02:33,433 --> 01:02:35,466 on behalf of The Judgment Day. 1280 01:02:36,866 --> 01:02:38,333 Listen closely. 1281 01:02:39,799 --> 01:02:41,433 We are always here. 1282 01:02:42,133 --> 01:02:43,200 If you want to talk. 1283 01:02:44,833 --> 01:02:46,299 If you need a shoulder to cry on. 1284 01:02:47,299 --> 01:02:49,033 As we always say in The Judgment Day, 1285 01:02:50,299 --> 01:02:51,600 live, 1286 01:02:51,666 --> 01:02:52,666 laugh, 1287 01:02:55,966 --> 01:02:56,966 and love. 1288 01:03:01,933 --> 01:03:03,600 [rap rock music playing] 1289 01:03:05,233 --> 01:03:06,533 [Michael Cole] Well, ladies and gentlemen, 1290 01:03:06,600 --> 01:03:07,666 still to come tonight. 1291 01:03:07,766 --> 01:03:09,200 Speaking of The Judgment Day 1292 01:03:09,266 --> 01:03:10,633 and Tom and Nick. 1293 01:03:10,700 --> 01:03:12,166 Anyway, it's JD McDonagh 1294 01:03:12,233 --> 01:03:14,133 versus The Miz one-on-one tonight. 1295 01:03:14,200 --> 01:03:16,133 Dominik Mysterio… [sputters] 1296 01:03:16,200 --> 01:03:17,966 I still can't figure out what we just saw. 1297 01:03:23,500 --> 01:03:26,000 [JD McDonagh] Live, laugh, love. We don't even say that. 1298 01:03:26,100 --> 01:03:28,100 When are we going to stop letting him talk for us? 1299 01:03:28,166 --> 01:03:31,700 Take it easy, JD. All right, look, he doesn't speak for us, I get it. 1300 01:03:32,333 --> 01:03:33,500 But even on this, 1301 01:03:34,066 --> 01:03:35,966 that quality was pretty good. That was funny. 1302 01:03:36,833 --> 01:03:39,200 [Rhea] All right, guys. Enough, enough. 1303 01:03:39,266 --> 01:03:41,066 When are we going to stop this R-Truth joke? 1304 01:03:41,133 --> 01:03:43,200 -Look, when the time comes. -[JD] Exactly. 1305 01:03:43,266 --> 01:03:44,733 Take it easy. When the time comes, 1306 01:03:44,799 --> 01:03:45,899 I'll handle R-Truth. 1307 01:03:47,633 --> 01:03:49,066 [Rhea] On a serious note though, 1308 01:03:50,233 --> 01:03:52,133 you guys have your hands full with DIY 1309 01:03:52,200 --> 01:03:53,833 coming up for the Tag Team Championships. 1310 01:03:53,899 --> 01:03:56,066 [Finn] DIY? DIY. 1311 01:03:56,133 --> 01:03:57,600 I'll tell you, them fellas are gonna need 1312 01:03:57,666 --> 01:04:00,133 CPR. They're going to need MRIs. 1313 01:04:00,200 --> 01:04:01,399 They're going to need EMTs-- 1314 01:04:01,466 --> 01:04:03,600 Easy, brother. 1315 01:04:03,666 --> 01:04:05,033 You want to talk serious? 1316 01:04:05,100 --> 01:04:06,666 Cool. I want to talk about why 1317 01:04:06,733 --> 01:04:08,833 we're not talking about handling Drew McIntyre. 1318 01:04:08,899 --> 01:04:10,733 Okay? [speaking Spanish] 1319 01:04:10,799 --> 01:04:12,600 We don't need Drew as an enemy, okay? 1320 01:04:12,666 --> 01:04:13,500 Enemy? 1321 01:04:14,033 --> 01:04:15,833 Rhea, I'm gonna explain something to you. 1322 01:04:15,899 --> 01:04:17,100 Drew is not my enemy. 1323 01:04:17,166 --> 01:04:20,133 Drew can't be my enemy because he's too much of a joke 1324 01:04:20,200 --> 01:04:21,666 to be my enemy. 1325 01:04:21,733 --> 01:04:23,366 Now, speaking of enemies. 1326 01:04:24,133 --> 01:04:26,766 Think it was smart to make an enemy out of Nia Jax? 1327 01:04:28,433 --> 01:04:29,633 I'll take care of it. 1328 01:04:30,466 --> 01:04:32,100 Let's talk about tonight, 1329 01:04:32,766 --> 01:04:34,433 -JD… -[JD] Yes, yes. 1330 01:04:34,500 --> 01:04:38,466 -I need you to handle The Miz. -He's not gonna know what hit him. 1331 01:04:38,533 --> 01:04:40,000 -Saddle up. -[Rhea] good. 1332 01:04:40,066 --> 01:04:42,000 Let's go. 1333 01:04:44,166 --> 01:04:45,899 [imperceptible] 1334 01:04:48,633 --> 01:04:52,266 [Michael Cole] Pretty confident JD McDonagh here tonight. 1335 01:04:56,333 --> 01:04:57,233 [bell rings] 1336 01:04:57,299 --> 01:05:00,133 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 1337 01:05:00,200 --> 01:05:03,799 Introducing first, residing in Hollywood, California, 1338 01:05:03,866 --> 01:05:10,466 weighing in at 221 pounds, The Miz! 1339 01:05:11,733 --> 01:05:17,066 [Michael Cole] Well, the A-lister looks to keep his winning ways going in 2024 1340 01:05:17,133 --> 01:05:20,833 because coming up next, Wade, he takes on JD McDonagh 1341 01:05:20,899 --> 01:05:25,766 -of the Judgment Day. -JD McDonagh is in no mood to have fun 1342 01:05:25,833 --> 01:05:26,799 with the Miz now. 1343 01:05:26,866 --> 01:05:30,700 Things may be bleak for the A-lister. One-on-one with JD McDonagh, 1344 01:05:30,766 --> 01:05:32,233 and it's coming up next. 1345 01:05:38,500 --> 01:05:42,133 And don't miss the first streaming-only NFL playoff game in history. 1346 01:05:42,200 --> 01:05:45,733 The Miami Dolphins take on the defending champions, the Kansas City Chiefs. 1347 01:05:45,799 --> 01:05:50,933 Find out who reigns on Wild Card Saturday, live January 13th at 8:00 Eastern, 1348 01:05:51,000 --> 01:05:52,866 exclusively on Peacock. 1349 01:05:52,933 --> 01:05:54,866 ♪ Came to play ♪ 1350 01:05:54,933 --> 01:05:58,333 And there's the Miz, set for one-on-one action tonight. 1351 01:05:59,700 --> 01:06:01,333 ["The End" playing] 1352 01:06:28,700 --> 01:06:29,866 [fireworks exploding] 1353 01:06:33,066 --> 01:06:34,566 [announcer] And his opponent, 1354 01:06:34,633 --> 01:06:38,500 accompanied to the ring by Dominik Mysterio, 1355 01:06:38,566 --> 01:06:41,933 representing the Judgment Day, 1356 01:06:42,000 --> 01:06:45,766 JD McDonagh! 1357 01:06:45,833 --> 01:06:50,600 Yes, Wade, it's Dominik Mysterio, not Tom and Nick, 1358 01:06:50,666 --> 01:06:55,133 who R-Truth seems to believe is in Judgment Day. 1359 01:06:55,200 --> 01:06:58,166 I thought Rey Mysterio had a couple more sons 1360 01:06:58,233 --> 01:07:01,233 he could be a deadbeat dad to, but perhaps I was wrong. 1361 01:07:02,000 --> 01:07:04,399 So JD McDonagh versus The Miz here tonight. 1362 01:07:04,466 --> 01:07:06,266 Remember the tag team matchup last week? 1363 01:07:06,333 --> 01:07:11,100 The awesome Truth, Miz and Truth took down Dominik and JD McDonagh 1364 01:07:11,166 --> 01:07:14,700 after McDonagh told Truth, "prove yourself to Judgment Day." 1365 01:07:14,766 --> 01:07:16,000 Knock out your own partner. 1366 01:07:16,066 --> 01:07:18,299 Instead, Truth knocked out McDonagh, 1367 01:07:18,366 --> 01:07:21,200 allowing Miz to hit the skull-crushing finale. 1368 01:07:21,266 --> 01:07:25,166 [Wade Barrett] It's been a disastrous few weeks in general for The Judgment Day. 1369 01:07:25,233 --> 01:07:28,399 Of course, Finn Balor lost to Ciampa earlier this evening. 1370 01:07:28,466 --> 01:07:32,833 Last week, Damian Priest botched another attempted cash-in 1371 01:07:32,899 --> 01:07:34,666 of the Money in the Bank contract, 1372 01:07:34,733 --> 01:07:37,166 -thanks to Drew McIntyre. -[bell rings] 1373 01:07:37,233 --> 01:07:41,200 Dominik Mysterio, who several weeks ago lost the NXT North American Championship. 1374 01:07:41,266 --> 01:07:44,833 And not to mention that Rhea Ripley now has an issue with Nia Jax. 1375 01:07:44,899 --> 01:07:47,866 -Just never, oh, no. -Well, look who's arrived. 1376 01:07:47,933 --> 01:07:53,533 -What are you doing? -Somewhere, R-Truth has somehow showed up. 1377 01:07:53,600 --> 01:07:55,799 [all shouting indistinctly] 1378 01:07:55,866 --> 01:07:58,533 Look it, he added his name to the Judgment Day T-shirt. 1379 01:07:58,600 --> 01:08:00,299 [indistinct shouting continues] 1380 01:08:00,366 --> 01:08:03,066 And now Miz trying to take advantage. 1381 01:08:03,133 --> 01:08:07,633 For those keeping score at home, R-Truth is absolutely not a part 1382 01:08:07,700 --> 01:08:09,533 -of the Judgment Day. -How would you know that? 1383 01:08:09,600 --> 01:08:11,700 He has never been a part of the Judgment Day 1384 01:08:11,766 --> 01:08:13,633 and he never will be a part of the Judgment Day. 1385 01:08:13,700 --> 01:08:15,166 -But how do you know that? -[crowd booing] 1386 01:08:15,233 --> 01:08:19,533 'Cause I don't live in the bizarro world that exists solely in the brain 1387 01:08:19,599 --> 01:08:21,333 of R-Truth. That's if he has a brain. 1388 01:08:21,399 --> 01:08:23,833 Well, that has been the bone of contention between McDonagh and Truth. 1389 01:08:23,899 --> 01:08:26,966 Now, Truth believes he's in the group. McDonagh says Truth isn't. 1390 01:08:27,033 --> 01:08:29,533 Truth says McDonagh shouldn't be in the group because he beat McDonagh 1391 01:08:29,599 --> 01:08:30,866 in a matchup a couple of weeks ago. 1392 01:08:30,933 --> 01:08:33,966 Hence the reason for all this confusion here on Monday Night Raw. 1393 01:08:34,033 --> 01:08:36,966 Well, R-Truth should have won a Golden Globe for his performances 1394 01:08:37,033 --> 01:08:40,566 over the past few weeks because he makes Barbie look like a documentary. 1395 01:08:41,800 --> 01:08:43,833 Couldn't be worse than the host last night. 1396 01:08:43,899 --> 01:08:45,266 [crowd cheering] 1397 01:08:46,633 --> 01:08:50,700 [Wade Barrett] Talking of hosts, you know who debuted in this arena 1398 01:08:50,766 --> 01:08:53,966 -as a host 18 years ago? -This man, Miz. 1399 01:08:54,033 --> 01:08:55,266 -The Miz. -Yep. 1400 01:08:55,333 --> 01:08:56,733 And 18 years later, look at him, 1401 01:08:56,800 --> 01:08:59,166 from a host to a multiple time world champion, 1402 01:08:59,233 --> 01:09:00,466 he's won it all. 1403 01:09:00,533 --> 01:09:01,966 Hoorah to that. 1404 01:09:02,033 --> 01:09:06,933 And now, believe it or not, has the WWE fans backing him. 1405 01:09:07,633 --> 01:09:10,566 -Never thought I'd see the day. -Really is bizarro world, isn't it? 1406 01:09:10,633 --> 01:09:13,200 It's catchy. That's what happens when our truth is around. 1407 01:09:14,099 --> 01:09:17,566 And Miz now with the kicks to JD McDonagh. 1408 01:09:17,633 --> 01:09:19,766 R-Truth playing cheerleader at ringside. 1409 01:09:22,466 --> 01:09:23,366 Ah, nobody home. 1410 01:09:24,099 --> 01:09:27,533 And now the relentless JD McDonagh looks to go on the attack. 1411 01:09:28,066 --> 01:09:31,300 Yeah, and this is the moment the fun and games stop because 1412 01:09:31,366 --> 01:09:35,966 JD McDonagh is an absolute tiger in that ring once he has the upper hand. 1413 01:09:36,033 --> 01:09:38,466 And all jokes aside, 'cause you touched on this earlier, Wade, 1414 01:09:38,533 --> 01:09:39,899 the important matchup for the Judgment Day, 1415 01:09:39,966 --> 01:09:42,566 they have had some rough times as of late. 1416 01:09:44,633 --> 01:09:47,666 And Miz takes down McDonagh. 1417 01:09:47,733 --> 01:09:50,033 And now looking perhaps for the figure for a leg lock. 1418 01:09:50,099 --> 01:09:52,599 McDonagh, however, sends Miz away. 1419 01:09:54,166 --> 01:09:56,500 Miz… Oh! With a neck breaker. 1420 01:09:57,866 --> 01:10:00,833 Floats into the cover. Is it enough to knock off McDonagh here? 1421 01:10:00,900 --> 01:10:02,800 And a kick out by the A-lister. 1422 01:10:02,866 --> 01:10:05,833 Got to be careful in this game because you make too much, 1423 01:10:05,900 --> 01:10:07,833 too many enemies, excuse me. 1424 01:10:07,900 --> 01:10:11,000 Eventually, they all come back and bite you at the same time. 1425 01:10:11,066 --> 01:10:13,166 And Judgment Day are kind of suffering from that right now. 1426 01:10:14,733 --> 01:10:18,800 Miz with a chop, unloading on McDonagh, 1427 01:10:19,666 --> 01:10:21,833 right in front of Dominik Mysterio. 1428 01:10:23,000 --> 01:10:26,866 Last few weeks we've really seen a reawakening of The Miz, 1429 01:10:26,933 --> 01:10:30,733 back to that main event level competitor that he was once upon a time. 1430 01:10:30,800 --> 01:10:34,333 Yeah, I was thinking earlier that maybe Dominik should take a bath. 1431 01:10:35,166 --> 01:10:36,066 Take a bath? 1432 01:10:37,133 --> 01:10:40,300 Stop thinking about Dominik Mysterio in the back, 1433 01:10:40,366 --> 01:10:42,533 you absolute creep, Michael Cole. 1434 01:10:43,166 --> 01:10:45,533 And Miz now looking for the skull-crushing finale 1435 01:10:45,599 --> 01:10:48,666 on McDonagh, who sends Miz across the ring. 1436 01:10:51,066 --> 01:10:53,466 And Dominik now, up by the apron with a distraction, 1437 01:10:53,533 --> 01:10:55,300 a blow to the back of the neck of the Miz. 1438 01:10:55,866 --> 01:10:58,200 Efficient lever saw, and McDonagh took advantage. 1439 01:10:59,500 --> 01:11:01,233 There you go, Jamie. 1440 01:11:01,300 --> 01:11:04,266 [Wade Barrett] Such efficient use of skullduggery. 1441 01:11:04,333 --> 01:11:06,700 Judgment Day with the upper hand. 1442 01:11:06,766 --> 01:11:09,766 [Michael Cole] See, he just looks sloppy. He needs a haircut or something. 1443 01:11:09,833 --> 01:11:11,866 [Wade Barrett] Looks like a winner to me. 1444 01:11:15,700 --> 01:11:19,233 So we're back live on Monday Night Raw. JD McDonagh of the Judgment Day 1445 01:11:19,300 --> 01:11:23,066 has successfully grounded Miz during the commercial break, 1446 01:11:23,133 --> 01:11:26,033 thanks to some shenanigans by Dominik Mysterio 1447 01:11:26,099 --> 01:11:28,566 before we went to break. Now, R-Truth is cheering the Miz on. 1448 01:11:28,633 --> 01:11:31,500 However, he believes he's part of Judgment Day. 1449 01:11:31,566 --> 01:11:33,066 I can't figure all this out. 1450 01:11:33,133 --> 01:11:35,800 I think he was starting a Judgment Day jam, 1451 01:11:35,866 --> 01:11:39,733 but whatever adrenaline that pumped up in the arena, it helped Miz out. 1452 01:11:41,000 --> 01:11:43,533 R-Truth is the ultimate Trojan horse. 1453 01:11:43,599 --> 01:11:46,800 But isn't R-Truth out here to support Miz, right? 1454 01:11:46,866 --> 01:11:50,133 I don't think he knows what he's doing. I think that's where R-Truth's head at. 1455 01:11:50,200 --> 01:11:52,466 Anyway, he's added his name to the Judgment Day t-shirt, 1456 01:11:52,533 --> 01:11:53,433 that is for sure. 1457 01:11:53,500 --> 01:11:56,900 Now McDonagh with a sweeper and Miz able to cause the separation. 1458 01:11:56,966 --> 01:11:58,233 You can't just add yourself to a group. 1459 01:11:58,300 --> 01:12:00,433 If you could do that, I'd add myself to The Bloodline. 1460 01:12:03,099 --> 01:12:04,933 Don't get any ideas, R3. 1461 01:12:05,000 --> 01:12:08,433 [Michael Cole] And look at this, McDonagh with that corkscrew over the top rope. 1462 01:12:08,500 --> 01:12:12,000 Cover now, hook with the leg, on Miz, and a kick out. 1463 01:12:12,066 --> 01:12:14,633 You tried a number of groups in your career, didn't quite work out. 1464 01:12:15,200 --> 01:12:17,400 [Wade Barrett] But one of them was good, the rest were rubbish. 1465 01:12:17,466 --> 01:12:21,766 Have a look at this, speaking of a guy who isn't rubbish. 1466 01:12:23,766 --> 01:12:25,300 That was a bad segue. 1467 01:12:26,033 --> 01:12:28,633 Terrible segue. But we get the point, right? 1468 01:12:28,700 --> 01:12:30,133 Yeah, you get the point. 1469 01:12:30,200 --> 01:12:35,099 All right, but that was the incredible, otherworldly athleticism of JD McDonagh. 1470 01:12:35,166 --> 01:12:37,833 Yeah, McDonagh now very competent and commanding. 1471 01:12:37,900 --> 01:12:41,733 He's methodical in his approaches. Miz now tries to fight back the southpaw. 1472 01:12:43,033 --> 01:12:46,466 Down goes McDonagh, and now Miz was trying to build momentum, 1473 01:12:46,533 --> 01:12:49,000 and McDonagh caught him with that step-up enziguri. 1474 01:12:49,066 --> 01:12:55,700 What a blink of an eye counter that was from the reflex master, JD McDonagh. 1475 01:12:55,766 --> 01:12:59,266 A suplex floats into the cover, forces Miz to kick out at two. 1476 01:13:00,633 --> 01:13:03,833 There's always a step ahead in that ring once he gets 1477 01:13:03,900 --> 01:13:06,433 -the upper hand of JD McDonagh. -No, I'm cheering for you. 1478 01:13:07,266 --> 01:13:09,866 -I'm cheering for you. -You better be cheering. 1479 01:13:09,933 --> 01:13:12,566 -You gotta do something. -[Michael Cole] I'm so confused. 1480 01:13:12,633 --> 01:13:14,766 R-Truth just said he was cheering for McDonagh, 1481 01:13:14,833 --> 01:13:16,533 but I thought they didn't like each other. 1482 01:13:16,599 --> 01:13:19,866 Well, I thought R-Truth thought JD McDonagh was no longer 1483 01:13:19,933 --> 01:13:24,066 in the Judgment Day, because he lost the Loser Leaves the Judgment Day match. 1484 01:13:24,133 --> 01:13:27,066 But now he's cheering for McDonagh, at least Truth claims he is. 1485 01:13:27,133 --> 01:13:27,966 You know what? 1486 01:13:28,033 --> 01:13:32,800 Sometimes in life, you just gotta live, laugh, and love, Michael Cole. 1487 01:13:33,700 --> 01:13:35,466 I think that's the motto of the group, is that right? 1488 01:13:35,533 --> 01:13:38,433 According to R-Truth, anyway, with his deranged reality. 1489 01:13:39,166 --> 01:13:41,533 Now McDonagh and Miz exchanging blows middle of the ring. 1490 01:13:41,599 --> 01:13:43,900 Miz now trying to gain the upper hand. 1491 01:13:48,099 --> 01:13:49,266 And here comes Miz. 1492 01:13:49,333 --> 01:13:53,099 Miz with the size advantage over JD McDonagh, 1493 01:13:53,166 --> 01:13:55,566 throwing the heavy leather in the corner. 1494 01:13:57,866 --> 01:14:02,266 And now Miz with that running clothesline, vintage Miz there. 1495 01:14:03,000 --> 01:14:07,066 JD McDonagh knows he's in there with a former world champion now. 1496 01:14:07,866 --> 01:14:09,666 Miz slides underneath. 1497 01:14:09,733 --> 01:14:12,599 -One, two… -Stacking McDonagh up, kick out at two. 1498 01:14:14,900 --> 01:14:17,166 [R-Truth speaking indistinctly] 1499 01:14:20,966 --> 01:14:24,933 [Michael Cole] Now the WWE fans trying to will Miz on. 1500 01:14:32,066 --> 01:14:35,800 -[crowd chanting] Yes! Yes! Yes! -Miz calls him the in kicks. 1501 01:14:39,099 --> 01:14:41,866 [Wade Barrett] He's kicking the itch out of JD McDonagh. 1502 01:14:41,933 --> 01:14:44,000 McDonagh able to duck underneath the big one though. 1503 01:14:44,066 --> 01:14:47,566 Miz into the corner. McDonagh rolls through, shoulders down. 1504 01:14:48,300 --> 01:14:49,500 Miz kicks it too. 1505 01:14:51,533 --> 01:14:55,133 Incredible conditioning. Oh! Right to the back of the knee. 1506 01:14:55,200 --> 01:14:57,500 What a nicely executed leverage move there. 1507 01:14:57,566 --> 01:15:00,733 And a great move by Miz right to the back of the leg. 1508 01:15:00,800 --> 01:15:04,866 And now targets the left knee of JD McDonagh. 1509 01:15:06,466 --> 01:15:08,533 Sickening landings for McDonagh. 1510 01:15:12,366 --> 01:15:14,933 And Miz once again going to go for the figure four leg lock 1511 01:15:15,000 --> 01:15:17,466 submission move here. Center of the ring. 1512 01:15:20,833 --> 01:15:22,433 Will McDonagh tap out? 1513 01:15:22,500 --> 01:15:26,166 McDonagh's eyeballs bulging out of his massive head. 1514 01:15:26,866 --> 01:15:30,566 And McDonagh going to try to drag himself to the rope to force a break. 1515 01:15:30,633 --> 01:15:33,233 Not quite there. Mez not allowing him to get there. 1516 01:15:33,766 --> 01:15:38,366 Scrambling as best he can. Miz just has this hooked in too tightly. 1517 01:15:39,033 --> 01:15:41,200 McDonagh, fingertip away and makes it 1518 01:15:41,266 --> 01:15:43,300 to the bottom rope and that'll force a break. 1519 01:15:45,166 --> 01:15:48,266 Hey… Get back in the ring, baby. 1520 01:15:48,333 --> 01:15:51,300 I ain't touch him. Get that… 1521 01:15:51,366 --> 01:15:55,300 [Michael Cole] McDonagh hanging Miz up on the top rope and left Miz in agony, 1522 01:15:55,366 --> 01:15:57,466 however, for those kicks from The Miz. 1523 01:15:57,533 --> 01:16:00,966 [indistinct conversation] 1524 01:16:01,033 --> 01:16:03,866 -I'm not doing anything, relax. -It's okay. 1525 01:16:04,933 --> 01:16:08,966 [Michael Cole] And Miz ran into McDonagh and into Dominik. 1526 01:16:09,900 --> 01:16:13,233 Barfruit serving as a distraction on the outside, that's why. 1527 01:16:15,599 --> 01:16:17,700 Skull crushing finale. 1528 01:16:18,633 --> 01:16:22,833 -[all] One, two, three. -[bell rings] 1529 01:16:22,900 --> 01:16:25,133 ["I Came To Play" playing] 1530 01:16:25,200 --> 01:16:30,133 [announcer] Here is your winner! The Miz! 1531 01:16:30,200 --> 01:16:34,033 [Michael Cole] So I'm not quite sure how you can blame R-Truth for that. 1532 01:16:34,900 --> 01:16:36,766 [Wade Barrett] Loitering with intent, 1533 01:16:36,833 --> 01:16:40,200 I think is the crime that R-Truth just committed. 1534 01:16:42,633 --> 01:16:44,566 -[indistinct] -Oh! 1535 01:16:44,633 --> 01:16:48,599 [Wade Barrett] Once again, JD McDonagh attempting to recover on the outside. 1536 01:16:48,666 --> 01:16:53,933 R-Truth looming large in the background, allowing Miz to capitalize 1537 01:16:54,000 --> 01:16:56,666 -and hit the skull-crushing finale. -One, two, three! 1538 01:16:56,733 --> 01:16:58,000 At which point, it's done, Matt. 1539 01:16:58,066 --> 01:17:03,099 And again, I'm so confused because R-Truth is now in the ring celebrating with Miz 1540 01:17:03,166 --> 01:17:07,599 when he was talking to Dominik earlier, cheering McDonagh on. 1541 01:17:07,666 --> 01:17:09,733 I don't think Truth has any clue what he's up to. 1542 01:17:09,800 --> 01:17:11,200 Is Miz in Judgment Day now? 1543 01:17:12,633 --> 01:17:14,766 ♪ Every day that I've been… ♪ 1544 01:17:14,833 --> 01:17:16,666 -No, no, no. -This can't keep happening. 1545 01:17:16,733 --> 01:17:18,466 No, you're right, sis, it can't keep happening. 1546 01:17:18,533 --> 01:17:20,966 I'm gonna go talk to Pearce about our plans for next week. 1547 01:17:21,599 --> 01:17:24,333 Good idea, good idea. We'll let the boys know when they get back here. 1548 01:17:24,400 --> 01:17:25,333 -Good. -Good. 1549 01:17:26,466 --> 01:17:27,800 -It's gotta end. -It's gotta end. 1550 01:17:28,766 --> 01:17:31,000 [Michael Cole] Bad days for the Judgment Day, 1551 01:17:31,066 --> 01:17:34,200 where there is the Fighting World Heavyweight Champion. 1552 01:17:34,266 --> 01:17:37,933 Last week, he took out Drew McIntyre. One step for Seth Rollins. 1553 01:17:38,000 --> 01:17:42,433 -He's here, live, next on Raw. -♪ Watch me do what I got to do ♪ 1554 01:17:42,500 --> 01:17:43,900 ♪ I'm too hot for you I'm not about… ♪ 1555 01:17:45,733 --> 01:17:48,766 The most electrifying man in all of entertainment returned 1556 01:17:48,833 --> 01:17:50,766 to Monday Night Raw day one last week 1557 01:17:50,833 --> 01:17:53,166 and sent not only the sold-out crowd in attendance, 1558 01:17:53,233 --> 01:17:56,066 but WWE fans around the world into a frenzy. 1559 01:17:56,133 --> 01:17:58,300 The Rock's surprise appearance garnered headlines 1560 01:17:58,366 --> 01:18:02,066 around the world, indeed a goosebumps-inducing moment 1561 01:18:02,133 --> 01:18:03,333 that shocked everyone. 1562 01:18:03,400 --> 01:18:08,233 The WWE Universe indeed smelled what The Rock was cooking. 1563 01:18:08,300 --> 01:18:12,866 And the People's Champion also set a WWE social media record. 1564 01:18:12,933 --> 01:18:17,900 Over 171 million views and counting across all social media platforms. 1565 01:18:17,966 --> 01:18:22,700 What a moment for the Brahma Bull and the WWE fans. 1566 01:18:22,766 --> 01:18:26,366 [crowd chanting "Rocky!"] 1567 01:18:28,066 --> 01:18:30,300 ♪ Burn it down ♪ 1568 01:18:30,366 --> 01:18:31,866 ["Visionary" playing] 1569 01:18:48,733 --> 01:18:50,700 [crowd vocalizing to "Visionary"] 1570 01:18:57,000 --> 01:18:59,500 ♪ Burn it down ♪ 1571 01:18:59,566 --> 01:19:02,700 [announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome 1572 01:19:02,766 --> 01:19:06,800 the world heavyweight champion, 1573 01:19:06,866 --> 01:19:13,200 Seth Freakin' Rollins! 1574 01:19:18,833 --> 01:19:21,000 [crowd vocalizing] 1575 01:19:34,000 --> 01:19:36,400 ♪ Burn it down ♪ 1576 01:19:56,366 --> 01:20:00,366 [crowd vocalizing] 1577 01:20:07,733 --> 01:20:11,700 -Portland, Oregon! -[crowd cheering] 1578 01:20:12,933 --> 01:20:16,233 Welcome to 1579 01:20:16,300 --> 01:20:21,633 Monday Night Raw! 1580 01:20:25,400 --> 01:20:27,500 [laughs] 1581 01:20:27,566 --> 01:20:29,000 Yeah! 1582 01:20:29,566 --> 01:20:34,733 I am a visionary. I am a revolutionary. 1583 01:20:34,800 --> 01:20:39,233 I am your world heavyweight champion, Seth. 1584 01:20:39,300 --> 01:20:41,966 [crowd] Freakin' Rollins! 1585 01:20:42,033 --> 01:20:46,333 [laughs] Rip City, you have done it again, man. 1586 01:20:46,866 --> 01:20:48,300 [crowd cheering] 1587 01:20:51,000 --> 01:20:52,099 Uh… 1588 01:20:53,766 --> 01:20:59,366 But Portland, we are in the home stretch now 1589 01:20:59,433 --> 01:21:04,066 with the Royal Rumble just a few weeks away. 1590 01:21:04,133 --> 01:21:07,099 After that, we are on 1591 01:21:07,166 --> 01:21:13,466 the Road to WrestleMania. 1592 01:21:15,300 --> 01:21:16,433 Now, 1593 01:21:17,366 --> 01:21:22,833 now my WrestleMania track record, pretty good, pretty good. 1594 01:21:22,900 --> 01:21:27,300 I've won a couple of titles. I had a little cash in. 1595 01:21:27,366 --> 01:21:32,933 But Portland, there is actually one thing that I have never done 1596 01:21:33,000 --> 01:21:34,733 when it comes to WrestleMania. 1597 01:21:36,400 --> 01:21:43,033 I have never taken a world title in to WrestleMania. 1598 01:21:44,000 --> 01:21:46,099 [crowd cheering] 1599 01:21:46,166 --> 01:21:50,866 I've never been the headline. I've never been on the marquee. 1600 01:21:50,933 --> 01:21:54,400 But that all changes this year because 1601 01:21:54,466 --> 01:21:59,033 this is the year of Seth Freakin' Rollins. 1602 01:21:59,833 --> 01:22:01,833 [crowd cheering] 1603 01:22:06,766 --> 01:22:11,366 I worked too hard, I worked too long. 1604 01:22:11,433 --> 01:22:16,133 I took a title that a year ago did not even exist 1605 01:22:16,200 --> 01:22:22,733 and I turned it into the most important prize in this industry. 1606 01:22:23,533 --> 01:22:24,966 [crowd cheering] 1607 01:22:27,000 --> 01:22:29,733 And I did it the way I said I was gonna do it. 1608 01:22:29,800 --> 01:22:35,900 I was gonna be a fighting champion and I was gonna be a workhorse champion. 1609 01:22:38,866 --> 01:22:43,066 But Portland, the work is not done. 1610 01:22:44,733 --> 01:22:49,566 No, no, no, no, no, 'cause I've got one little question. 1611 01:22:50,500 --> 01:22:54,966 Who am I going to beat at 1612 01:22:55,033 --> 01:22:58,233 the grandest stage of them all? 1613 01:23:03,599 --> 01:23:08,300 [crowd chanting indistinctly] 1614 01:23:13,333 --> 01:23:15,333 In his dreams, maybe. 1615 01:23:16,200 --> 01:23:17,599 [laughs] 1616 01:23:18,599 --> 01:23:23,433 Because that Raw roster is so loaded from top to bottom, 1617 01:23:23,500 --> 01:23:26,966 -and there are so many super stu-- -Yes! 1618 01:23:27,033 --> 01:23:29,300 ["Sher The Lion Maharaja" playing] 1619 01:23:38,433 --> 01:23:43,566 [Michael Cole] Well, that is Jinder Mahal, a former WWE champion who, of course, 1620 01:23:43,633 --> 01:23:46,333 was here on Monday Night Raw day one last week, 1621 01:23:46,400 --> 01:23:49,166 had a run in with The Rock. 1622 01:23:50,400 --> 01:23:54,833 Seth Rollins is in stunned disbelief at the fact that Jinder Mahal 1623 01:23:54,900 --> 01:23:56,333 is making his way out to the ring here. 1624 01:23:56,400 --> 01:23:59,500 He was just questioning us about if we knew about this wave. 1625 01:23:59,566 --> 01:24:01,599 Well, I didn't know about it. I wish I did. 1626 01:24:01,666 --> 01:24:07,233 I'd have brought a celebratory confetti cannon or something because this is a guy. 1627 01:24:07,300 --> 01:24:08,766 I think Seth Rollins is just tilted. 1628 01:24:08,833 --> 01:24:12,333 He's been outdressed by Jinder Mahal. 1629 01:24:13,633 --> 01:24:16,000 Looking every inch the superstar. 1630 01:24:17,366 --> 01:24:18,833 [crowd cheering] 1631 01:24:23,466 --> 01:24:26,099 Of course you're out here singing your own praises. 1632 01:24:26,166 --> 01:24:29,500 Ladies and gentlemen, the revolutionary, the visionary. 1633 01:24:30,266 --> 01:24:34,433 How is it that last week within five minutes, 1634 01:24:34,500 --> 01:24:38,166 I was more of a revolutionary than you've been in the past five years 1635 01:24:38,233 --> 01:24:39,400 you've been calling yourself that? 1636 01:24:40,066 --> 01:24:41,700 [crowd booing] 1637 01:24:43,400 --> 01:24:48,166 Your only purpose is to entertain these clowns 1638 01:24:48,233 --> 01:24:51,833 and further push this agenda of degeneracy. 1639 01:24:52,766 --> 01:24:56,866 You think I'm lying, Portland? Take a look around. 1640 01:24:56,933 --> 01:25:00,266 Take a look around. Take a look at your city. 1641 01:25:00,900 --> 01:25:03,066 Degeneracy at every street corner. 1642 01:25:03,900 --> 01:25:05,200 [crowd booing] 1643 01:25:08,500 --> 01:25:09,633 Am I lying? 1644 01:25:13,066 --> 01:25:18,066 The world heavyweight champion, the man with the platform. 1645 01:25:19,633 --> 01:25:23,000 Yet you instill no change, you speak no truth. 1646 01:25:24,099 --> 01:25:26,866 You sing, you dance, you dress up. 1647 01:25:29,366 --> 01:25:31,233 You bring no value. 1648 01:25:32,066 --> 01:25:37,000 You throw childish temper tantrums when things don't go your way, 1649 01:25:37,066 --> 01:25:41,766 when the show goes off the air. But I digress, I digress. 1650 01:25:44,400 --> 01:25:49,033 You pride yourself as a workhorse, a man who provides opportunities, 1651 01:25:49,099 --> 01:25:53,700 except to a tenured, decorated, 1652 01:25:53,766 --> 01:25:57,333 deserving former WWE champion. 1653 01:25:57,400 --> 01:25:59,200 [crowd exclaiming] 1654 01:26:02,366 --> 01:26:06,633 You have the audacity to overlook the modern day Maharaja. 1655 01:26:06,700 --> 01:26:09,966 You have the audacity to overlook me. 1656 01:26:10,033 --> 01:26:11,533 [crowd booing] 1657 01:26:12,800 --> 01:26:18,366 Let me remind you, I beat Randy Orton, the greatest of all time, 1658 01:26:18,433 --> 01:26:19,599 and I did it with ease. 1659 01:26:21,666 --> 01:26:25,166 Yet you disrespect me, you overlook me. 1660 01:26:27,233 --> 01:26:30,400 This disrespect will not be tolerated. 1661 01:26:32,133 --> 01:26:32,966 And Seth, 1662 01:26:33,733 --> 01:26:38,466 I've known you for a long time. I see through this facade, this charade. 1663 01:26:39,033 --> 01:26:40,233 I see through it all. 1664 01:26:40,766 --> 01:26:44,300 But for the first time, Seth, look me in my eyes. 1665 01:26:46,166 --> 01:26:50,566 For the first time in a long time, I have your attention. 1666 01:26:51,099 --> 01:26:52,066 [crowd exclaiming] 1667 01:27:04,633 --> 01:27:11,599 Jinder, I may say something that might surprise you right now, but you're right. 1668 01:27:12,700 --> 01:27:15,533 You're right, we have been overlooking you. 1669 01:27:15,599 --> 01:27:22,433 We have been overlooking Jinder Mahal, but Jinder, that wasn't an accident. 1670 01:27:22,500 --> 01:27:24,133 We've actually been doing it on purpose. 1671 01:27:25,533 --> 01:27:29,733 Yeah, for years, man, we've been trying to forget you until last week 1672 01:27:29,800 --> 01:27:32,099 when you showed up and The Rock put your balls in a vice. 1673 01:27:32,833 --> 01:27:35,566 [crowd cheering] 1674 01:27:37,566 --> 01:27:42,133 But here's the thing, Jinder, I gotta admit, guys, 1675 01:27:42,200 --> 01:27:48,500 I admire the fact that after The Rock fried him last week, he showed back up. 1676 01:27:49,200 --> 01:27:53,566 He stood back up, he got back up. I appreciate that, I respect that. 1677 01:27:53,633 --> 01:27:58,666 What I don't respect is you coming out here and ruining our party 1678 01:27:58,733 --> 01:28:00,400 and getting in my face. 1679 01:28:01,266 --> 01:28:03,099 [crowd cheering] 1680 01:28:07,533 --> 01:28:10,266 So yeah, you got my attention, Jinder. 1681 01:28:12,200 --> 01:28:14,066 You're sick of being overlooked. 1682 01:28:16,666 --> 01:28:21,500 You wanna do something that these people are gonna remember you forever for? 1683 01:28:22,200 --> 01:28:24,266 [crowd exclaiming] 1684 01:28:26,599 --> 01:28:28,533 Take a swing, Jinder. 1685 01:28:30,700 --> 01:28:32,900 Take a swing, Jinder. 1686 01:28:34,066 --> 01:28:38,099 Come on, Jinder, take a swing. Come on, I'm right here. 1687 01:28:38,166 --> 01:28:40,633 Do it, swing on me, Jinder, swing. 1688 01:28:46,766 --> 01:28:48,333 [laughs] 1689 01:28:50,500 --> 01:28:51,566 That's what I thought. 1690 01:28:53,266 --> 01:28:54,500 Same old Jinder. 1691 01:28:56,833 --> 01:29:01,700 Got a cheap shot from behind. And Jinder Mahal and Seth's down. 1692 01:29:01,766 --> 01:29:05,333 -Beat the hell out of the world champion. -Well, Jinder Mahal came down here 1693 01:29:05,400 --> 01:29:07,900 with class and style to speak as a gentleman. 1694 01:29:07,966 --> 01:29:10,500 -Oh, here we go. -Seth Rollins won't be disrespected. 1695 01:29:10,566 --> 01:29:12,566 Taking the fight now to Mahal. 1696 01:29:12,633 --> 01:29:17,166 Oh, and down goes Rollins. Mahal a former WWE champion, 1697 01:29:17,233 --> 01:29:19,833 -let's not forget that. -Sick of being… 1698 01:29:19,900 --> 01:29:21,099 looking for the class. 1699 01:29:23,033 --> 01:29:27,233 -Rollins though with a kick to Mahal. -Take a swing at Seth Rollins, 1700 01:29:27,300 --> 01:29:30,266 you better know what's coming, straight back goes for the stomp. 1701 01:29:30,333 --> 01:29:33,666 Jinder Mahal wisely moving the hell out of dodge. 1702 01:29:34,300 --> 01:29:37,733 Now Mahal came down here to ruin Rollins party and Seth Rollins 1703 01:29:37,800 --> 01:29:39,099 would have none of it. 1704 01:29:39,800 --> 01:29:43,433 The world heavyweight champion standing tall here tonight 1705 01:29:43,500 --> 01:29:44,533 on Monday Night Raw. 1706 01:29:44,599 --> 01:29:46,466 -["Visionary" playing] -You ain't got… 1707 01:29:46,533 --> 01:29:49,066 [Michael Cole] Well, someone that Seth Rollins knows very well, 1708 01:29:49,133 --> 01:29:52,633 none other than the king of strong style, Shinsuke Nakamura, 1709 01:29:52,700 --> 01:29:55,133 who can take you out mentally as well as physically, 1710 01:29:55,200 --> 01:29:57,599 one of the best strikers ever tonight. No rules. 1711 01:29:57,666 --> 01:30:02,000 He's in a Street Fight with the American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes. 1712 01:30:02,066 --> 01:30:04,766 ["The Rising Sun" playing] 1713 01:30:05,400 --> 01:30:09,066 Vicious personal rivalry and it's entering its next chapter. 1714 01:30:09,133 --> 01:30:15,066 The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes and The Toxic Shinsuke Nakamura. 1715 01:30:15,133 --> 01:30:18,900 They locked horns for the first time after their last heated battle 1716 01:30:18,966 --> 01:30:24,266 ended with Rhodes on the receiving end of an excruciating missed assault. 1717 01:30:24,333 --> 01:30:28,333 Will it be the same result this evening in tonight's main event? 1718 01:30:28,400 --> 01:30:30,166 It is a Street Fight on Raw. 1719 01:30:30,233 --> 01:30:32,066 ♪ Shoooosh ♪ 1720 01:30:40,700 --> 01:30:41,733 [bell rings] 1721 01:30:41,800 --> 01:30:44,566 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 1722 01:30:44,633 --> 01:30:51,166 Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Akira Tozawa and Maxine Dupree, 1723 01:30:51,233 --> 01:30:57,000 representing Alpha Academy, Odin! 1724 01:30:57,066 --> 01:31:02,099 Wade, I know you've been excited for this matchup all night long. 1725 01:31:02,166 --> 01:31:04,766 Oh, you know me, Cole. I love a little spectacle. 1726 01:31:04,833 --> 01:31:08,633 And if you at home like your men, big and meaty, 1727 01:31:08,700 --> 01:31:14,666 we got you because 635 pounds of meat is about to collide when Otis 1728 01:31:14,733 --> 01:31:18,833 of the Alba Academy takes on Ivar of the Viking Raiders. 1729 01:31:18,900 --> 01:31:20,133 And it's coming up next. 1730 01:31:23,866 --> 01:31:26,766 You know, for the first time ever, a premium live event is coming to France. 1731 01:31:26,833 --> 01:31:30,266 Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 4th, when Backlash is live 1732 01:31:30,333 --> 01:31:33,200 from the LDLC Arena in Lyon-Decines and that's not all. 1733 01:31:33,266 --> 01:31:38,000 Friday night SmackDown will emanate from the LDLC the night before Backlash. 1734 01:31:38,066 --> 01:31:41,833 The first time SmackDown will ever be broadcast from France. 1735 01:31:41,900 --> 01:31:45,599 Tickets for these events are on sale Friday. 1736 01:31:49,099 --> 01:31:54,033 Meanwhile, Otis set for action against Ivar of the Viking Raiders. 1737 01:31:54,800 --> 01:32:00,933 The first Monday night meat party of 2024. Keep them coming, I say. 1738 01:32:01,700 --> 01:32:05,333 -You're obsessed with meat parties. -The whole world is gold. 1739 01:32:05,866 --> 01:32:08,033 Search for it online if you don't believe me. 1740 01:32:08,099 --> 01:32:09,933 ["Mystique" playing] 1741 01:32:16,766 --> 01:32:19,666 [woman on speaker] Valhalla is here. 1742 01:32:23,000 --> 01:32:27,033 [announcer] And his opponent, accompanied to the ring by Valhalla, 1743 01:32:27,099 --> 01:32:33,233 representing the Viking Raiders, Ivar! 1744 01:32:33,300 --> 01:32:39,966 So you said earlier 635 pounds going against each other in this matchup. 1745 01:32:40,033 --> 01:32:42,900 This is how this match came about earlier today. 1746 01:32:47,599 --> 01:32:50,433 Did you really think you could take on Ivar? Huh? 1747 01:32:51,233 --> 01:32:52,400 Pathetic. 1748 01:32:52,466 --> 01:32:57,000 The fact that you're still standing means that my job isn't finished. 1749 01:32:57,066 --> 01:33:00,133 Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. 1750 01:33:00,900 --> 01:33:02,266 Is there a problem here, big man? 1751 01:33:02,333 --> 01:33:03,633 -Maybe. -All right. 1752 01:33:03,700 --> 01:33:06,133 -How about me and you in the ring tonight? -Oh, yeah. 1753 01:33:06,200 --> 01:33:10,599 -Nice and live, full of carnage. -It is official! 1754 01:33:16,066 --> 01:33:19,000 [Michael Cole] That was interesting. So Tozawa has a death wish. 1755 01:33:19,066 --> 01:33:22,599 We've learned that. And now Otis is going to take up for Tozawa 1756 01:33:22,666 --> 01:33:24,933 in this matchup against Ivar of the Viking Raiders. 1757 01:33:25,000 --> 01:33:29,500 Tozawa, for some reason, continues to get into Ivar's face. 1758 01:33:29,566 --> 01:33:31,233 Has he not learned his lesson? 1759 01:33:31,300 --> 01:33:34,133 [Wade Barrett] He's got a bit of the R-Truth syndrome about him 1760 01:33:34,200 --> 01:33:35,300 as Tozawa in… 1761 01:33:36,066 --> 01:33:39,433 In the case that he kind of is completely divorced from reality, 1762 01:33:39,500 --> 01:33:44,000 he can take on some of the biggest and baddest superstars, such as Ivar. 1763 01:33:44,066 --> 01:33:48,300 But Tozawa is actually in the Alpha Academy, not pretending to be. 1764 01:33:48,900 --> 01:33:52,700 That is true, although he's a pupil, I don't think he's a fully qualified 1765 01:33:52,766 --> 01:33:54,300 and accredited member as of yet. 1766 01:33:54,366 --> 01:34:01,266 Otis and Ivar now, a heavyweight battle here tonight on Monday Night Raw. 1767 01:34:01,333 --> 01:34:02,700 [crowd exclaiming] 1768 01:34:02,766 --> 01:34:05,800 Ivar has been so impressive in singles action. 1769 01:34:06,566 --> 01:34:07,533 Nice moves there. 1770 01:34:07,599 --> 01:34:11,566 Well, initially some nice moves with that spinning back elbow followed by 1771 01:34:11,633 --> 01:34:14,233 some sort of truffle shuffle that I did not appreciate. 1772 01:34:14,300 --> 01:34:17,099 And now Ivar sit down Otis. 1773 01:34:17,166 --> 01:34:21,599 This really is the evolution of this big man style here in WWE. 1774 01:34:21,666 --> 01:34:25,366 This incredible movement of guys as big as this. 1775 01:34:25,433 --> 01:34:30,433 Take another look at the ability of Ivar crushing the sternum of Otis. 1776 01:34:31,400 --> 01:34:33,200 Very distinct… 1777 01:34:34,366 --> 01:34:35,933 [grunts] 1778 01:34:36,000 --> 01:34:39,500 …physical styles between Ivar and Otis in this matchup. 1779 01:34:39,566 --> 01:34:43,066 Meanwhile, Ivar has Valhalla in his corner 1780 01:34:43,766 --> 01:34:46,300 and Maxine and Tozawa in the corner of Otis. 1781 01:34:47,200 --> 01:34:50,266 Interesting that Valhalla doesn't have the antlers tonight. 1782 01:34:50,333 --> 01:34:52,333 -The horns. -Horns, whatever. 1783 01:34:52,966 --> 01:34:57,266 And now Otis trying to fight back into this matchup and gain some momentum. 1784 01:34:57,333 --> 01:34:58,700 Ivar, though, with the knee in the midsection. 1785 01:34:58,766 --> 01:35:01,800 Ivar's been so impressive since his tag team partner, Eric, 1786 01:35:01,866 --> 01:35:04,000 went out with injury. Oh! 1787 01:35:04,066 --> 01:35:05,900 Oh, my God! 1788 01:35:05,966 --> 01:35:08,166 Look at that! Are you kidding me? 1789 01:35:08,233 --> 01:35:10,166 -One, two… -And a kick out. 1790 01:35:10,233 --> 01:35:13,533 [Wade Barrett] How the hell do you catch a flying Ivar? 1791 01:35:14,200 --> 01:35:15,866 Take another look at this. 1792 01:35:15,933 --> 01:35:18,700 In a million years, I didn't think that would be possible. 1793 01:35:18,766 --> 01:35:22,133 Wow. That actually caused you to lose your voice tonight. 1794 01:35:22,200 --> 01:35:23,266 [laughs] 1795 01:35:23,333 --> 01:35:26,366 I've been inhaling helium like Michael Cole in the advert break. 1796 01:35:26,433 --> 01:35:27,566 And Otis now second row. 1797 01:35:27,633 --> 01:35:30,933 Ivar quickly, yes, quickly made it back to his feet. 1798 01:35:31,000 --> 01:35:33,800 Now delivers the right hands to the spine. 1799 01:35:33,866 --> 01:35:36,533 Oh, anything you can do, I can do better, pal. 1800 01:35:36,599 --> 01:35:38,766 A 330-pounder up high. 1801 01:35:38,833 --> 01:35:42,166 Ivar now marching across the ring with a sit-out powerbomb. 1802 01:35:42,233 --> 01:35:43,566 -Cover now. -One, two… 1803 01:35:43,633 --> 01:35:45,766 [Michael Cole] And somehow Otis got the shoulder up. 1804 01:35:45,833 --> 01:35:48,800 [Wade Barrett] These two men are simply not used to being treated 1805 01:35:48,866 --> 01:35:51,933 like their opponent is treating them in this matchup. 1806 01:35:52,000 --> 01:35:55,033 Big guys, they like to feel special. 1807 01:35:55,666 --> 01:35:58,566 But you meet another big guy, suddenly you don't feel so special. 1808 01:35:58,633 --> 01:36:00,633 The only way to fix it is to flatten it. 1809 01:36:02,333 --> 01:36:03,166 Like that. 1810 01:36:03,233 --> 01:36:05,433 Hey, wait, these aren't like your grandfather's big guys. 1811 01:36:05,500 --> 01:36:07,599 These are agile big guys. 1812 01:36:08,166 --> 01:36:10,866 We only find the biggest, the best, and the baddest. 1813 01:36:10,933 --> 01:36:11,900 And now Otis. 1814 01:36:13,833 --> 01:36:14,666 Is he trying to do 1815 01:36:14,733 --> 01:36:16,599 -a honkey tonk man there? -I have no idea. 1816 01:36:16,666 --> 01:36:19,066 I hope we never see it again. Well, he is gonna do this though. 1817 01:36:19,133 --> 01:36:21,000 The Caterpillar. 1818 01:36:21,700 --> 01:36:24,033 Oh, my goodness. 1819 01:36:24,099 --> 01:36:25,500 Cover. 1820 01:36:25,566 --> 01:36:27,733 -One, two… -Kick out. 1821 01:36:27,800 --> 01:36:30,833 Well, they don't show you that in Viking Training School, 1822 01:36:30,900 --> 01:36:32,033 that much I can promise you. 1823 01:36:34,800 --> 01:36:36,866 How do you teach Otis to do The Caterpillar? 1824 01:36:37,466 --> 01:36:40,033 -Like, seriously. -I mean, personally, if I was his coach, 1825 01:36:40,099 --> 01:36:42,366 I would not have chosen that particular move 1826 01:36:42,433 --> 01:36:44,833 -for this particular individual. -Well, it's pretty effective, though. 1827 01:36:44,900 --> 01:36:46,833 Ivar barely kicking out. 1828 01:36:46,900 --> 01:36:48,533 And now Ivar blocking the… 1829 01:36:49,533 --> 01:36:53,733 And now a big haymaker thrown by Otis. Boot by Ivar. 1830 01:36:55,066 --> 01:36:57,233 Look at the agility of Ivar. 1831 01:36:57,300 --> 01:36:59,700 -And a big spinning heel kick. -Oh! 1832 01:36:59,766 --> 01:37:04,099 Suddenly the fun and games have all ground to a screeching halt. 1833 01:37:04,166 --> 01:37:06,700 So that's the 300-pound man that just delivered a cartwheel 1834 01:37:06,766 --> 01:37:09,333 into a spinning heel kick, and now he's gonna climb to the top rope. 1835 01:37:11,566 --> 01:37:13,166 We've seen this before, Cole. 1836 01:37:13,233 --> 01:37:15,433 Utter devastation if he connects with this. 1837 01:37:15,500 --> 01:37:16,466 Doomsault. 1838 01:37:18,200 --> 01:37:20,766 -From the top rope. Connectes. -Oh. 1839 01:37:20,833 --> 01:37:21,666 Cover. 1840 01:37:21,733 --> 01:37:24,200 -One, two, three! -Ivar impressive again. 1841 01:37:24,266 --> 01:37:25,233 [bell rings] 1842 01:37:28,733 --> 01:37:34,266 [announcer] Here is your winner, Ivar! 1843 01:37:36,633 --> 01:37:41,966 The Viking gods are satiated, and Akira Tozawa will be wisely advised 1844 01:37:42,033 --> 01:37:44,000 to get the hell out of that ring. 1845 01:37:44,066 --> 01:37:45,733 I am next! 1846 01:37:47,000 --> 01:37:49,666 You've got to appreciate the moxie of Tozawa, 1847 01:37:49,733 --> 01:37:52,599 -but I want to think twice about that. -I'm next. 1848 01:37:52,666 --> 01:37:54,466 -It's not moxie, it's insanity. -You think you're big? 1849 01:37:54,833 --> 01:37:57,233 I'm big, little boy! 1850 01:37:57,300 --> 01:38:01,766 -You are big, Ivar, real big. -[Wade Barrett] He's big, he's vicious. 1851 01:38:03,166 --> 01:38:07,466 There was a bloodthirsty matchup despite all the fun and games, 1852 01:38:07,533 --> 01:38:09,366 and this is what changed everything here. 1853 01:38:09,433 --> 01:38:12,599 -Bam! -This connection to the jaw of Otis, 1854 01:38:12,666 --> 01:38:18,300 and there was no answer for this huge 330-pound top rope, 1855 01:38:18,366 --> 01:38:22,833 Doomsault, that has flattened everything in its path thus far. 1856 01:38:22,900 --> 01:38:23,733 [bell rings] 1857 01:38:24,366 --> 01:38:27,833 And Ivar is climbing the ranks in a single division. 1858 01:38:28,666 --> 01:38:30,599 You see what I did to Otis? 1859 01:38:30,666 --> 01:38:34,966 You're just a little, little, little man. 1860 01:38:35,033 --> 01:38:36,233 [grunts] 1861 01:38:38,833 --> 01:38:42,300 Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time, 1862 01:38:42,366 --> 01:38:46,433 main event, Jey Uso. 1863 01:38:46,500 --> 01:38:48,599 -What it do, Jackie-O? -What's up, Jey? 1864 01:38:48,666 --> 01:38:50,966 -Happy New Year. -Happy New Year, Happy New Year, 1865 01:38:51,033 --> 01:38:51,866 Happy New Year. 1866 01:38:51,933 --> 01:38:54,766 Listen, 2024, it's kind of a different vibe for you, right? 1867 01:38:54,833 --> 01:38:59,633 It's the first time in a long time that you're going into a new year solo, 1868 01:38:59,700 --> 01:39:01,200 -Yeah. -no Bloodline. 1869 01:39:01,266 --> 01:39:03,933 -Yeah. -Do you have any resolutions? 1870 01:39:04,000 --> 01:39:08,166 Uh, yeah, uh, New year, yeah, I got a resolution right here. 1871 01:39:08,233 --> 01:39:11,533 Jackie-O, your boy's about to get his first ever 1872 01:39:11,599 --> 01:39:16,333 WWE singles championship this year in 2024. 1873 01:39:16,400 --> 01:39:18,900 Year of the new year, you know what I'm saying? 1874 01:39:18,966 --> 01:39:20,200 You're mastering the game. 1875 01:39:20,266 --> 01:39:21,933 I'm getting it, I'm getting it this year, Jackie. 1876 01:39:22,000 --> 01:39:23,200 -I don't know what you're talking about. -Yeah! 1877 01:39:24,000 --> 01:39:24,833 Uso, 1878 01:39:26,733 --> 01:39:28,700 Jimmy Uso's little brother. 1879 01:39:28,766 --> 01:39:30,000 -[laughs] -Tch. 1880 01:39:30,066 --> 01:39:35,966 Look, you're not the only one with plans to become a champion in 2024. 1881 01:39:36,833 --> 01:39:41,400 So my advice, Us, don't get in the way. 1882 01:39:47,333 --> 01:39:48,900 ♪ Going to be the greatest Of all time ♪ 1883 01:39:48,966 --> 01:39:54,033 Well, after weeks and weeks of torturing the American Nightmare Cody Rhodes 1884 01:39:54,099 --> 01:39:58,366 with sadistic mind games, the sinister Shinsuke Nakamura puts 1885 01:39:58,433 --> 01:40:02,733 his money where his mouth is in a brutal Street Fight. 1886 01:40:02,800 --> 01:40:07,733 It is our main event this evening on Raw and it's coming up next. 1887 01:40:07,800 --> 01:40:10,400 ♪ Big boy famous Mr. Amazing ♪ 1888 01:40:12,333 --> 01:40:15,466 [Michael Cole] After what happened earlier tonight, it will take place next week. 1889 01:40:15,533 --> 01:40:16,933 World Heavyweight Championship match. 1890 01:40:17,000 --> 01:40:20,066 Jinder Mahal with an opportunity to win another world title, 1891 01:40:20,133 --> 01:40:23,500 but he has to go after the workhorse champion Seth Rollins. 1892 01:40:23,566 --> 01:40:27,500 Rollins-Mahal live next week on Raw in Little Rock. 1893 01:40:27,566 --> 01:40:31,066 Judgment Day are having a rough time a bit of late and they are now 1894 01:40:31,133 --> 01:40:33,833 sick and tired of the antics from R-Truth. 1895 01:40:33,900 --> 01:40:38,766 The undisputed WWE tag team champs Finn Balor and Damian Priest 1896 01:40:38,833 --> 01:40:43,433 look to deliver a beatdown and send a painful message to the newly reunited 1897 01:40:43,500 --> 01:40:46,066 and rejuvenated R-Truth fans next week. 1898 01:40:46,133 --> 01:40:48,833 You know, DIY said they want a Tag Team Championship match. 1899 01:40:48,900 --> 01:40:51,700 Well, to earn that, they're going to have to at least get through 1900 01:40:51,766 --> 01:40:55,433 "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh of the Judgment Day. 1901 01:40:55,500 --> 01:40:58,966 Tag Team Action, live next week on Monday Night Raw. 1902 01:40:59,033 --> 01:41:01,366 [Wade Barrett] And he is the longest reigning 1903 01:41:01,433 --> 01:41:04,966 Intercontinental Champion in WWE history. 1904 01:41:05,033 --> 01:41:05,966 This is big. 1905 01:41:06,033 --> 01:41:11,733 The Ring General Gunther makes his heavily anticipated return to Monday Night Raw. 1906 01:41:11,799 --> 01:41:15,866 What's next in his historic reign? We are going to find out right here 1907 01:41:15,933 --> 01:41:17,799 -next week. -Well, coming up next, 1908 01:41:17,866 --> 01:41:20,466 our main event here on Monday Night Raw live in Portland, Oregon, 1909 01:41:20,533 --> 01:41:24,133 it is now a Street Fight between the American Nightmare Cody Rhodes 1910 01:41:24,200 --> 01:41:26,233 and Shinsuke Nakamura. 1911 01:41:26,299 --> 01:41:28,533 This is how we got to this point tonight. 1912 01:41:28,599 --> 01:41:30,566 ♪ Watch me do the impossible ♪ 1913 01:41:35,333 --> 01:41:37,466 [Shinsuke] Cody… 1914 01:41:38,099 --> 01:41:40,333 Cody… 1915 01:41:40,400 --> 01:41:43,466 Cody… 1916 01:41:43,533 --> 01:41:49,233 [speaking Japanese] 1917 01:42:15,700 --> 01:42:18,666 -Shinsuke Nakamura. -The American Nightmare. 1918 01:42:18,733 --> 01:42:21,366 is going to WrestleMania. 1919 01:42:47,099 --> 01:42:48,966 [Cody] Folks like to talk about their goals, 1920 01:42:49,033 --> 01:42:51,866 where they'd like to be in 2024, 1921 01:42:51,933 --> 01:42:54,866 but what I've gotten stuck on… 1922 01:42:55,433 --> 01:42:57,700 is Shinsuke Nakamura. 1923 01:42:59,766 --> 01:43:03,566 See, I'm not stuck on Shinsuke Nakamura because of the things 1924 01:43:03,633 --> 01:43:05,166 he said about my family. 1925 01:43:05,233 --> 01:43:09,099 [speaking English] 1926 01:43:09,866 --> 01:43:15,333 I'm not stuck on Shinsuke Nakamura because he tried to blind me with poison mist. 1927 01:43:15,900 --> 01:43:18,633 [Michael Cole] Oh! Cody was going to put Nakamura away. 1928 01:43:19,333 --> 01:43:23,866 [Cody] I am stuck because this should be over. 1929 01:43:23,933 --> 01:43:26,966 [Wade Barrett] Just when Cody had victory in sight, 1930 01:43:27,033 --> 01:43:31,433 Cody just isn't going to get to write his own story. 1931 01:43:32,299 --> 01:43:35,133 You think our stories are the same? 1932 01:43:36,166 --> 01:43:39,700 It has never been part of my story to run from a fight. 1933 01:43:40,266 --> 01:43:42,933 You keep saying that we're the same. 1934 01:43:44,566 --> 01:43:45,400 Prove it. 1935 01:43:46,766 --> 01:43:49,833 Cody Rhodes has simply come for fun. 1936 01:43:49,900 --> 01:43:51,599 [Shinsuke speaking Japanese] 1937 01:43:54,233 --> 01:43:58,266 Nakamura has brought out the wild side of Cody Rhodes. 1938 01:43:58,333 --> 01:44:01,966 We're not done! Until you stand in this ring with me, 1939 01:44:02,033 --> 01:44:05,033 I don't rate you, I don't respect you. 1940 01:44:05,099 --> 01:44:08,900 [speaking Japanese] 1941 01:44:13,266 --> 01:44:15,900 [speaking English] 1942 01:44:25,233 --> 01:44:27,533 ["The Rising Sun" playing] 1943 01:44:53,866 --> 01:44:54,833 [bell rings] 1944 01:44:54,900 --> 01:45:00,666 [announcer] The following contest is a Street Fight! 1945 01:45:01,433 --> 01:45:04,266 Introducing first, from Kyoto, Japan, 1946 01:45:04,333 --> 01:45:06,766 weighing in at 220 pounds, 1947 01:45:06,833 --> 01:45:12,566 Shinsuke Nakamura! 1948 01:45:15,299 --> 01:45:21,299 [Michael Cole] Tensions have boiled over, resulting in an epic rivalry 1949 01:45:21,366 --> 01:45:23,433 that has delved into sheer chaos. 1950 01:45:24,566 --> 01:45:28,033 Nakamura and Cody brawled in the back earlier tonight. 1951 01:45:31,599 --> 01:45:32,599 [fireworks exploding] 1952 01:45:33,233 --> 01:45:37,233 Making this match a Street Fight. 1953 01:45:37,299 --> 01:45:41,166 One of the most highly anticipated rematches in recent history. 1954 01:45:41,233 --> 01:45:45,733 The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes versus Shinsuke Nakamura. 1955 01:45:45,799 --> 01:45:50,799 Anything goes in a Street Fight next live on Raw. 1956 01:45:59,400 --> 01:46:02,066 It is now our main event on Monday Night Raw. 1957 01:46:02,133 --> 01:46:06,099 Shinsuke Nakamura in a Street Fight. 1958 01:46:13,299 --> 01:46:17,500 [man on speaker] Wrestling has more than one royal family. 1959 01:46:17,566 --> 01:46:19,099 ["Kingdom" playing] 1960 01:46:32,166 --> 01:46:38,200 ♪ Adrenaline, in my soul Every thought out of control ♪ 1961 01:46:38,266 --> 01:46:42,700 ♪ Do it all to get them off their feet ♪ 1962 01:46:42,766 --> 01:46:44,466 [imperceptible] 1963 01:46:44,533 --> 01:46:50,166 ♪ Crowd is here, about to blow Waitin' for me to start the show ♪ 1964 01:46:50,233 --> 01:46:54,900 ♪ Out the curtain, lights go up I'm home ♪ 1965 01:46:54,966 --> 01:46:57,166 ♪ Whoa ♪ 1966 01:46:57,233 --> 01:47:03,033 ♪ And my father said, when I was younger ♪ 1967 01:47:03,099 --> 01:47:06,533 [announcer] And his opponent from Atlanta, Georgia, 1968 01:47:06,599 --> 01:47:09,266 weighing in at 222 pounds, 1969 01:47:09,333 --> 01:47:13,000 the American Nightmare, 1970 01:47:13,066 --> 01:47:18,833 Cody Rhodes! 1971 01:47:18,900 --> 01:47:20,733 ♪ I built my kingdom ♪ 1972 01:47:20,799 --> 01:47:26,466 ♪ Now you bow to me You took my dreams but not my name ♪ 1973 01:47:26,533 --> 01:47:28,333 ♪ You'll follow me until the end ♪ 1974 01:47:28,400 --> 01:47:31,866 [Michael Cole] Cody Rhodes made that young man's night here tonight. 1975 01:47:33,266 --> 01:47:36,900 And when we get to Monday Night Raw next week in Little Rock, Arkansas, 1976 01:47:36,966 --> 01:47:42,200 we will be less than two weeks away from the Royal Rumble match. 1977 01:47:42,266 --> 01:47:46,866 A match that that man, Shinsuke Nakamura, won back in 2018. 1978 01:47:47,500 --> 01:47:51,833 In a match Cody Rhodes looks to win again this year. 1979 01:47:51,900 --> 01:47:54,833 ♪ Out the curtain, lights go up I'm home ♪ 1980 01:47:54,900 --> 01:47:57,200 ♪ Whoa ♪ 1981 01:47:57,266 --> 01:48:03,200 ♪ And my father said, when I was younger ♪ 1982 01:48:03,266 --> 01:48:08,799 ♪ Hard times breed better men Better men ♪ 1983 01:48:08,866 --> 01:48:12,466 ♪ You took it all away I give it all away ♪ 1984 01:48:12,533 --> 01:48:14,733 ♪ Can't take my freedom ♪ 1985 01:48:14,799 --> 01:48:18,400 ♪ Here to change the game A banner made of pain ♪ 1986 01:48:18,466 --> 01:48:20,933 ♪ I built my kingdom ♪ 1987 01:48:21,000 --> 01:48:25,133 [Michael Cole] This rivalry has become extremely personal between these two men. 1988 01:48:25,799 --> 01:48:30,033 Cody Rhodes has talked a lot about finishing the story in 2024. 1989 01:48:30,099 --> 01:48:35,099 Shinsuke Nakamura says he wants to finish Rhodes' story for him. 1990 01:48:35,166 --> 01:48:38,033 [crowd chanting] Cody! Cody! Cody! 1991 01:48:38,099 --> 01:48:43,400 This is a Street Fight. Anything goes. You must win via pinfall or submission. 1992 01:48:45,166 --> 01:48:49,133 Nakamura, the master of not only physical striking, 1993 01:48:49,200 --> 01:48:53,666 but mind games, and he's going to make Cody Rhodes wait. 1994 01:49:05,400 --> 01:49:08,266 And Cody will have none of it dropped down, big right hand. 1995 01:49:08,333 --> 01:49:11,933 And the American Nightmare goes right to work on Shinsuke Nakamura. 1996 01:49:13,466 --> 01:49:16,700 And I think the Street Fight rules may benefit Cody Rhodes, Wade, 1997 01:49:16,766 --> 01:49:19,433 because he doesn't have to keep his emotions in check. 1998 01:49:21,633 --> 01:49:26,266 Yeah, emotions can be a cruel mistress if you lose control of them, 1999 01:49:26,333 --> 01:49:31,066 and if you lose control in a Street Fight, it can really come back to hurt you. 2000 01:49:31,133 --> 01:49:35,099 And now Cody Rhodes and Shinsuke Nakamura fighting out on the ramp area, 2001 01:49:35,166 --> 01:49:37,799 and now out toward the WWE fans. 2002 01:49:37,866 --> 01:49:42,200 And nothing at all is off limits. It's all legal in Street Fight rules. 2003 01:49:42,266 --> 01:49:45,166 Cody Rhodes said it earlier tonight, this should have been over already. 2004 01:49:45,233 --> 01:49:47,466 Cody Rhodes should be focusing on the Royal Rumble match, 2005 01:49:47,533 --> 01:49:50,500 but no, Shinsuke Nakamura still stands in his way. 2006 01:49:53,133 --> 01:49:55,466 And Nakamura driven into the barricade. 2007 01:49:57,766 --> 01:50:00,299 [Wade Barrett] Cody is an emotional guy, you're right. 2008 01:50:00,366 --> 01:50:05,000 And Shin is a guy who completely toys with opponent's emotions 2009 01:50:05,066 --> 01:50:06,833 like a master puppeteer. 2010 01:50:06,900 --> 01:50:10,166 Well, it's been an emotional year for Cody Rhodes ever since winning 2011 01:50:10,233 --> 01:50:12,299 the Rumble last year, heading to WrestleMania. 2012 01:50:12,366 --> 01:50:16,066 Not getting the job done on the grand stage against Roman Reigns. 2013 01:50:16,133 --> 01:50:19,266 And that is stuck in Cody Rhodes' craw. It's bothered him. 2014 01:50:20,566 --> 01:50:23,233 That's what he talks about finishing the story. 2015 01:50:23,299 --> 01:50:25,466 Well, how about that. American Nightmare before 2016 01:50:25,533 --> 01:50:29,333 Christmas performance a few weeks ago by Shinsuke Nakamura. 2017 01:50:29,400 --> 01:50:36,066 Taking pot shots at Cody Rhodes' father, the American Dream Dusty Rhodes. 2018 01:50:36,133 --> 01:50:40,799 Cody driving Nakamura ribs first into the side of the announce table 2019 01:50:41,466 --> 01:50:44,033 and now using the bottle up the face. 2020 01:50:45,900 --> 01:50:46,933 Completely legal. 2021 01:50:47,000 --> 01:50:50,266 Remember, no countouts under the Street Fight rules. 2022 01:50:50,333 --> 01:50:52,000 Yeah, look for something solid. 2023 01:50:52,066 --> 01:50:55,200 Look for something hard like steel and smash your opponent into it. 2024 01:50:56,833 --> 01:51:00,900 Cody Rhodes said he came back to WWE to make history. 2025 01:51:00,966 --> 01:51:04,366 [crowd chanting] We want table! 2026 01:51:04,433 --> 01:51:07,466 He climbs to the top rope and Nakamura is going to take a breather. 2027 01:51:08,233 --> 01:51:11,200 Nakamura's a smart guy. He got out of dodge while he still can. 2028 01:51:11,266 --> 01:51:14,799 And part of that history Rhodes wants to make is to become the first person 2029 01:51:14,866 --> 01:51:20,066 in 26 years to win back-to-back Royal Rumble matches. 2030 01:51:20,133 --> 01:51:22,933 The last person to do that, Stone Cold Steve Austin. 2031 01:51:23,000 --> 01:51:25,733 Oh, and a broom being used by Nakamura. 2032 01:51:31,833 --> 01:51:35,133 [Wade Barrett] Implemented destruction flying around the ringside now. 2033 01:51:36,133 --> 01:51:37,666 Keep your wits about you, Cody. 2034 01:51:37,733 --> 01:51:44,566 Now Nakamura unloading on Cody Rhodes and again with a kendo stick for Shinsuke. 2035 01:51:44,633 --> 01:51:48,466 [Wade Barrett] It can be crucial to soften up your opponent first. 2036 01:51:48,533 --> 01:51:52,799 The first man to grab and implement like a kendo stick can cause 2037 01:51:52,866 --> 01:51:55,566 some real damage and put himself 2038 01:51:55,633 --> 01:51:57,566 in the driving seat in this kind of matchup. 2039 01:51:59,666 --> 01:52:03,466 And Cody Rhodes now, trying to make his way out of harm's way. 2040 01:52:03,533 --> 01:52:05,766 Nakamura is in control of this Street Fight. 2041 01:52:05,833 --> 01:52:08,599 Can the American Nightmare get back in it? 2042 01:52:13,133 --> 01:52:16,733 The WWE fans here in Portland tonight trying to rally Cody Rhodes 2043 01:52:16,799 --> 01:52:18,700 in this Street Fight against Shinsuke Nakamura. 2044 01:52:18,766 --> 01:52:22,266 But, Wade, it has been all Nakamura, until now. 2045 01:52:22,333 --> 01:52:27,333 It's a one-way traffic, but Cody finally showing some semblance of life. 2046 01:52:28,599 --> 01:52:31,766 Anything goes, the official is in there, Chad Patton, for one reason, 2047 01:52:32,433 --> 01:52:34,299 without a pinfall or a submission. 2048 01:52:34,366 --> 01:52:36,599 And now Cody Rhodes with the kendo's second half, 2049 01:52:36,666 --> 01:52:38,900 and he's gonna tee off on Nakamura. 2050 01:52:40,333 --> 01:52:42,133 A well-earned beatdown. 2051 01:52:44,799 --> 01:52:47,733 Cody Rhodes fired up, Nakamura ducks out of harm's way, 2052 01:52:47,799 --> 01:52:49,966 and now shin with an A right to the midsection. 2053 01:52:50,033 --> 01:52:55,000 Speed of movement, speed of thought, intense aggression. 2054 01:52:55,866 --> 01:52:59,633 Made one mistake and Shinsuke Nakamura will be all over it. 2055 01:52:59,700 --> 01:53:01,700 Yeah, the running knee by Nakamura. 2056 01:53:01,766 --> 01:53:04,799 And just like that, Shinsuke has taken control. Cover. 2057 01:53:04,866 --> 01:53:06,666 -One, two… -Now on Rhodes, hook of the leg 2058 01:53:06,733 --> 01:53:07,700 and a kick out. 2059 01:53:07,766 --> 01:53:09,866 And I'll tell you this about Street Fights, Cole. 2060 01:53:09,933 --> 01:53:14,933 Very often it comes down to who has the fewest scruples. 2061 01:53:15,000 --> 01:53:17,566 Who is prepared to stoop the lowest? 2062 01:53:17,633 --> 01:53:21,233 Who is prepared to leave their humanity at the door? 2063 01:53:21,299 --> 01:53:23,566 Well, we know what Nakamura is capable of. 2064 01:53:23,633 --> 01:53:26,766 Just ask our world heavyweight champion Seth Rollins about that. 2065 01:53:29,233 --> 01:53:32,799 Nakamura, 2018, won the Royal Rumble match, 2066 01:53:32,866 --> 01:53:36,866 was not able to turn that into a world championship, 2067 01:53:36,933 --> 01:53:39,466 much like Cody Rhodes last year. 2068 01:53:40,366 --> 01:53:44,000 One of the reasons that Nakamura said Rhodes isn't the only one around here 2069 01:53:44,066 --> 01:53:45,966 that has to complete a story. 2070 01:53:46,033 --> 01:53:51,233 Yeah, and I get Cody Rhodes' motivations outlining what he plans to do. 2071 01:53:51,299 --> 01:53:54,133 But telling the world he's gonna win the Royal Rumble, 2072 01:53:54,200 --> 01:53:58,099 he's gonna go back to WrestleMania, and he's gonna win a championship. 2073 01:53:58,166 --> 01:54:01,533 That is just putting a huge bullseye on your back, 2074 01:54:01,599 --> 01:54:03,500 and Cody might be regretting that now. 2075 01:54:03,566 --> 01:54:05,566 Well, a lot of people standing in his way. 2076 01:54:05,633 --> 01:54:10,099 We already know The All Mighty Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre, 2077 01:54:10,166 --> 01:54:14,833 CM Punk, among those that have already entered the Royal Rumble fray. 2078 01:54:15,700 --> 01:54:18,933 Those are some heavy hitters and they're gonna keep coming over 2079 01:54:19,000 --> 01:54:20,700 the next couple of weeks, mark my words. 2080 01:54:21,533 --> 01:54:25,799 Cody back to his feet again, the WWE fans try to rally Cody, 2081 01:54:26,333 --> 01:54:28,000 create some separation there. 2082 01:54:31,666 --> 01:54:36,166 Just very little in the tank of Cody Rhodes at this point seemingly. 2083 01:54:36,233 --> 01:54:38,666 Kick right to the back of the neck by Nakamura. 2084 01:54:38,733 --> 01:54:42,066 You just don't know how your body is gonna react in a Street Fight 2085 01:54:42,133 --> 01:54:43,200 until you're in that ring. 2086 01:54:44,333 --> 01:54:47,566 And right now, Cody's body is letting him down. 2087 01:54:47,633 --> 01:54:51,033 Nakamura is trying to turn Cody to his belly 2088 01:54:51,099 --> 01:54:54,833 into a half crab and Cody just writhing in pain. 2089 01:54:56,000 --> 01:54:59,633 Nakamura continues to punish Rhodes. 2090 01:55:07,366 --> 01:55:09,966 Oh! And a kick by Shinsuke. 2091 01:55:11,200 --> 01:55:16,500 Nakamura completely unraveled the mind of Cody Rhodes leading up to this matchup. 2092 01:55:16,566 --> 01:55:19,566 And now Cody's body is slowly following suit. 2093 01:55:19,633 --> 01:55:22,166 [Coles] All these matches are just so important, 2094 01:55:22,233 --> 01:55:25,366 building momentum for the Rumble and beyond. 2095 01:55:28,033 --> 01:55:31,633 Cody, though, quickly meets Nakamura and down goes Shinsuke. 2096 01:55:31,700 --> 01:55:33,666 And now Cody Rhodes looking to build some momentum. 2097 01:55:36,200 --> 01:55:37,633 Power slam by Rhodes. 2098 01:55:39,366 --> 01:55:43,766 Unsurpassed heart and drive. That is the Cody Rhodes story. 2099 01:55:44,766 --> 01:55:47,933 And he needs everything in his soul right now. 2100 01:55:50,266 --> 01:55:52,833 Dig down deep. Fight back. 2101 01:55:53,500 --> 01:55:54,333 Cody. 2102 01:55:55,000 --> 01:55:56,133 Disaster kick. 2103 01:55:57,200 --> 01:56:00,500 Cover on Nakamura. Is it enough to put Shinsuke away? 2104 01:56:00,566 --> 01:56:03,233 And a kick out by Nakamura. 2105 01:56:03,766 --> 01:56:08,900 It's been a noticeable jump in energy since Cody reawakened in this matchup. 2106 01:56:09,566 --> 01:56:12,099 -Bang! -Connections like this to the temple 2107 01:56:12,166 --> 01:56:16,733 of Shinsuke Nakamura are slowly softening up the Japanese superstar. 2108 01:56:16,799 --> 01:56:18,866 Yeah, Cody connecting with the disaster kick 2109 01:56:18,933 --> 01:56:21,933 and now once again looking to feed off the WWE universe. 2110 01:56:22,000 --> 01:56:23,433 Cody Rhodes… 2111 01:56:25,333 --> 01:56:27,933 I believe is going to give them what they want. 2112 01:56:28,000 --> 01:56:29,200 [crowd cheering] 2113 01:56:37,900 --> 01:56:41,799 Ask and you shall receive. Street fight, anything goes. 2114 01:56:46,333 --> 01:56:48,900 And Nakamura. Oh, nunchucks. 2115 01:56:48,966 --> 01:56:51,066 Shinsuke Nakamura, a master. 2116 01:56:52,233 --> 01:56:54,666 And now using him. Striking at Rhodes. 2117 01:56:55,299 --> 01:56:56,666 [grunts] 2118 01:56:58,400 --> 01:57:01,933 And now Rhodes now driven into the timekeeper's area. 2119 01:57:03,533 --> 01:57:06,633 Now it's Shin who gets a second win. Much needed. 2120 01:57:08,766 --> 01:57:10,833 [Michael Cole] Nakamura with a grin on his face. 2121 01:57:11,799 --> 01:57:16,299 -Striking at Rhodes again. -Crunching the frame of Cody Rhodes. 2122 01:57:19,599 --> 01:57:22,866 A master of the nunchucks is Nakamura. 2123 01:57:23,566 --> 01:57:24,566 Rhodes over there. 2124 01:57:25,700 --> 01:57:26,900 Shot for the midsection. 2125 01:57:27,900 --> 01:57:29,833 [Wade Barrett] That's not the first sickening beatdown 2126 01:57:29,900 --> 01:57:31,833 Cody Rhodes has taken in his career. 2127 01:57:33,366 --> 01:57:36,099 -[crowd chanting] Cody! Cody! Cody! -Now Cody chants again. 2128 01:57:36,166 --> 01:57:38,533 The battle-hardened superstar. 2129 01:57:38,599 --> 01:57:41,000 Ringing through the arena here tonight in Portland. 2130 01:57:41,933 --> 01:57:43,799 Get out of my way. I got this. 2131 01:57:43,866 --> 01:57:46,766 [Michael Cole] Cody telling our timekeeper to get out of harm's way. 2132 01:57:46,833 --> 01:57:48,500 He wants the steel chair. 2133 01:57:53,400 --> 01:57:57,700 And Nakamura just blew the mist into our timekeeper, Barkley. 2134 01:57:59,533 --> 01:58:02,133 Cody Rhodes ducked out of harm's way. 2135 01:58:03,266 --> 01:58:07,900 Well, that was how Shinsuke Nakamura took out Cody Rhodes several weeks ago. 2136 01:58:07,966 --> 01:58:10,166 -Are you okay? Help, help, help. -And now… 2137 01:58:10,233 --> 01:58:11,799 Cody's asking for help again. 2138 01:58:11,866 --> 01:58:16,433 Berkley up and our timekeeper blasted with a poison mist by Nakamura. 2139 01:58:16,500 --> 01:58:18,066 And Cody Rhodes, 2140 01:58:19,233 --> 01:58:23,966 as Nakamura takes advantage with a steel chair. And the beatdown's on. 2141 01:58:30,333 --> 01:58:33,633 Well, before the commercial break, Shinsuke Nakamura used the steel chair 2142 01:58:33,700 --> 01:58:38,200 to take control of this Street Fight over Cody Rhodes, and he is now dominating. 2143 01:58:40,299 --> 01:58:43,299 Thunderous shots with the chair to the spine. 2144 01:58:44,066 --> 01:58:47,166 [Wade Barrett] Cody Rhodes is slowly crumbling before our eyes. 2145 01:58:47,233 --> 01:58:49,700 Well, this is how Shinsuke Nakamura really took over, 2146 01:58:49,766 --> 01:58:51,533 because first Cody ducked the mist. 2147 01:58:51,599 --> 01:58:55,166 The poison mist went into our timekeeper, Berkley Ottman's eyes. 2148 01:58:55,233 --> 01:58:58,200 It was Cody who was trying to get medical help for Berkley. 2149 01:58:58,266 --> 01:59:00,299 Nakamura took advantage with a steel chair. 2150 01:59:00,366 --> 01:59:04,433 And we talked earlier how the person who left his humanity at the door 2151 01:59:04,500 --> 01:59:06,966 was most likely to win in this kind of matchup. 2152 01:59:07,033 --> 01:59:09,000 Cody was incapable of doing that, 2153 01:59:09,066 --> 01:59:11,433 showing concern for someone else, and it's bitten him. 2154 01:59:12,500 --> 01:59:16,533 I can't blame Cody for actually showing concern for another human being. 2155 01:59:16,599 --> 01:59:19,466 It's Cody Rhodes now, looks to turn things around, 2156 01:59:19,533 --> 01:59:21,700 and here comes the American Nightmare. 2157 01:59:21,766 --> 01:59:26,133 Yeah, it's rare you get a second opportunity in this kind of matchup, 2158 01:59:26,200 --> 01:59:30,566 and Cody Rhodes has somehow navigated his way to exactly that. 2159 01:59:30,633 --> 01:59:33,966 And there's a rumbling tonight in the lotto center in Portland. 2160 01:59:35,766 --> 01:59:37,566 Cody is back in the ballgame. 2161 01:59:42,466 --> 01:59:43,500 [crowd exclaiming] 2162 01:59:53,500 --> 01:59:56,400 And now Nakamura with the strikes. Misses with the right hand. 2163 01:59:56,466 --> 01:59:58,633 Cody with a couple of left jabs. 2164 02:00:01,833 --> 02:00:04,866 Reliving the dream, but Nakamura with a kick to the midsection. 2165 02:00:04,933 --> 02:00:07,633 -Cody, though, with the elbow. -Bionic elbow. 2166 02:00:07,700 --> 02:00:08,700 That's for Dusty. 2167 02:00:09,299 --> 02:00:10,266 And another one. 2168 02:00:17,466 --> 02:00:21,900 Both men's bodies must be screaming in agony at this point. 2169 02:00:21,966 --> 02:00:27,200 They've been put through the wringer, but Cody just has an undeniable 2170 02:00:27,266 --> 02:00:30,733 human spirit inside of him that refuses to be denied. 2171 02:00:30,799 --> 02:00:34,166 Cody Rhodes has trying to figure out what he needs to do 2172 02:00:34,233 --> 02:00:39,133 to put Shinsuke Nakamura away in this Street Fight. 2173 02:00:39,200 --> 02:00:41,000 -[exclaims] -[crowd cheering] 2174 02:00:51,799 --> 02:00:54,766 What, is he trying to drag Nakamura back to his feet? 2175 02:00:54,833 --> 02:00:56,466 Oh, Shinsuke with a headbutt. 2176 02:00:57,599 --> 02:01:01,400 And now it's Nakamura's turn to use the table to his advantage. 2177 02:01:11,933 --> 02:01:14,266 Nakamura out of the second rope! 2178 02:01:16,233 --> 02:01:20,400 Shinsuke knees to the table to Cody Rhodes. 2179 02:01:21,033 --> 02:01:25,333 Cover for the win in the Street Fight. And a kick out by Cody. 2180 02:01:25,400 --> 02:01:28,799 [Wade Barrett] Nakamura filled with poisonous intent. 2181 02:01:28,866 --> 02:01:32,666 And that was almost enough to put away the American Nightmare. 2182 02:01:32,733 --> 02:01:36,033 But still the dream lives on inside of Cody Rhodes. 2183 02:01:36,099 --> 02:01:39,700 This is how this rivalry is broken down to come to this tonight. 2184 02:01:39,766 --> 02:01:42,566 A Street Fight in our main event on Monday Night Raw. 2185 02:01:43,366 --> 02:01:47,533 Dread to think what dark thoughts are now swirling inside 2186 02:01:47,599 --> 02:01:52,133 the mind of Shinsuke Nakamura, looking for an outlet, 2187 02:01:52,200 --> 02:01:54,799 a vicious, deadly outlet at that. 2188 02:01:54,866 --> 02:02:01,700 Yeah, sadistic as they come, that sickening, sinister grin on the face 2189 02:02:01,766 --> 02:02:06,200 of Nakamura as he wants to introduce another table in the matchup. 2190 02:02:14,633 --> 02:02:17,133 Look at Nakamura just smiling away. 2191 02:02:17,933 --> 02:02:19,599 Loves to inflict damage. 2192 02:02:29,333 --> 02:02:33,433 Cody struggling to make it back to his feet after being driven through 2193 02:02:33,500 --> 02:02:35,166 the table by Shinsuke. 2194 02:02:35,233 --> 02:02:38,400 -Maybe better not getting up. -Nakamura looking for a sleeper hold. 2195 02:02:38,466 --> 02:02:41,166 Cody Rhodes trying to fight out of it. Middle of the ring. 2196 02:02:42,466 --> 02:02:43,633 And now Nakamura. 2197 02:02:45,266 --> 02:02:46,533 Cody lands on his feet. 2198 02:02:48,099 --> 02:02:51,133 A waist lock. Nakamura drives Cody to the corner. 2199 02:02:51,200 --> 02:02:53,033 [Wade Barrett] Chair was caught up in the ropes. 2200 02:02:53,099 --> 02:02:55,733 Cody's back smashing against that steel. 2201 02:02:55,799 --> 02:02:58,500 And Nakamura took advantage with that step up inziguri. 2202 02:02:58,566 --> 02:03:01,433 Cody Rhodes, though, kicked to the spine. 2203 02:03:01,500 --> 02:03:06,033 Nakamura, this here Vincent Shinsuke, that sliding chairman. 2204 02:03:06,099 --> 02:03:10,000 Well, the target is set right on the spine of Cody Rhodes. 2205 02:03:10,066 --> 02:03:13,166 All the abuse directed point blank right there. 2206 02:03:13,233 --> 02:03:15,566 And now Nakamura from the second rope. 2207 02:03:15,633 --> 02:03:18,766 Oh! And down goes Cody, cover by Nakamura. 2208 02:03:18,833 --> 02:03:20,700 -Is it enough to put Cody away? -One, two… 2209 02:03:20,766 --> 02:03:22,266 And a kick-out by Rhodes. 2210 02:03:24,133 --> 02:03:27,333 Cody with barely anything left in the tag team. 2211 02:03:27,400 --> 02:03:30,500 Take another look at this movement from Shinsuke Nakamura. 2212 02:03:30,566 --> 02:03:33,633 This deep into this kind of Street Fight. 2213 02:03:34,700 --> 02:03:37,166 I have no idea where Shinsuke's pulling it from. 2214 02:03:37,233 --> 02:03:38,700 -One, two… -[screams] 2215 02:03:38,766 --> 02:03:42,200 Shows you what a dangerous, dangerous opponent he truly is. 2216 02:03:42,266 --> 02:03:45,266 [crowd chanting] Cody! Cody! Cody! 2217 02:03:48,266 --> 02:03:52,033 [Michael Cole] Cody struggling for breath, struggling to make it back to his feet. 2218 02:03:52,099 --> 02:03:54,666 Nakamura could be lined up for the Kinshasa. 2219 02:03:55,766 --> 02:03:58,233 Cody, though, catches it with a kick to the face. 2220 02:03:58,299 --> 02:04:02,933 -Well, it was game over if that connected. -And now Cody Rhodes! 2221 02:04:03,000 --> 02:04:07,733 Cover on Nakamura! Up a pedigree! And a kick out at two! 2222 02:04:13,966 --> 02:04:16,099 Rhodes pulling out all the stops. 2223 02:04:16,966 --> 02:04:18,933 Nakamura went for the Kinshasa. 2224 02:04:19,599 --> 02:04:20,799 Rhodes intercepted. 2225 02:04:22,400 --> 02:04:25,066 Pulling out something that Shinsuke Nakamura 2226 02:04:25,133 --> 02:04:27,233 could never have anticipated. 2227 02:04:27,299 --> 02:04:30,666 That pedigree almost getting the job done for Rhodes. 2228 02:04:30,733 --> 02:04:32,700 What on earth is it gonna take? 2229 02:04:34,166 --> 02:04:38,200 Rhodes looking to rally in the main event, the Street Fight 2230 02:04:38,266 --> 02:04:39,966 of Monday Night Raw here tonight. 2231 02:04:40,033 --> 02:04:44,066 Trying to summon up something extra 'cause that's what it's gonna take 2232 02:04:44,133 --> 02:04:45,799 to put away Shinsuke Nakamura. 2233 02:04:46,500 --> 02:04:48,833 Cody physically exhausted. 2234 02:04:49,400 --> 02:04:51,066 How much does he have left? 2235 02:04:51,599 --> 02:04:54,833 Both men's bodies are broken. Cody Conner! 2236 02:04:56,533 --> 02:04:58,033 Cover by Rhodes! 2237 02:04:58,099 --> 02:05:01,266 -One, two… -Nakamura kicked out! 2238 02:05:02,500 --> 02:05:07,433 just a torrent of abuse directed at Shinsuke Nakamura. 2239 02:05:07,500 --> 02:05:10,833 You don't have to like the man. You don't have to agree 2240 02:05:10,900 --> 02:05:14,099 with his methodology, but you do have to respect 2241 02:05:14,166 --> 02:05:16,599 that man's ability to endure. 2242 02:05:17,466 --> 02:05:20,000 No doubt, an incredible main event. 2243 02:05:21,533 --> 02:05:25,066 Two of the best in the world going at it tonight in a Street Fight. 2244 02:05:25,133 --> 02:05:26,299 Who wants it more? 2245 02:05:30,000 --> 02:05:34,566 -[crowd cheering] -[roaring] 2246 02:05:35,500 --> 02:05:36,833 [Michael Cole] I think Cody does. 2247 02:05:40,599 --> 02:05:43,633 Setting up Nakamura. Look at the crossroads. 2248 02:05:43,700 --> 02:05:47,466 Nakamura countered into a pinning combination in Rhodes kicks. 2249 02:05:47,533 --> 02:05:49,900 -Right up Nakamura. At your peril. -Oh! 2250 02:05:51,500 --> 02:05:56,333 And now Nakamura looking for a Kinshasa. Thrown into the table by Cody. 2251 02:06:01,433 --> 02:06:03,599 -Crossroads. -[crowd cheering] 2252 02:06:04,566 --> 02:06:06,900 One, two, three! 2253 02:06:06,966 --> 02:06:08,566 [bell rings] 2254 02:06:09,333 --> 02:06:10,633 ["Kingdom" playing] 2255 02:06:11,633 --> 02:06:13,733 [announcer] Here is your winner, 2256 02:06:13,799 --> 02:06:17,566 the American Nightmare, 2257 02:06:17,633 --> 02:06:22,633 Cody Rhodes! 2258 02:06:22,700 --> 02:06:27,266 [Michael Cole] And for Cody Rhodes, it is now on to the Royal Rumble match. 2259 02:06:27,799 --> 02:06:28,633 As he… 2260 02:06:29,366 --> 02:06:32,333 takes out Nakamura in a Street Fight. 2261 02:06:32,400 --> 02:06:36,566 Nakamura had Cody Rhodes lined up for that table. 2262 02:06:36,633 --> 02:06:41,266 Rhodes pounces. Connects with the crossroads 2263 02:06:41,333 --> 02:06:44,633 and once again, your victor Cody Rhodes, 2264 02:06:44,700 --> 02:06:46,866 -the American Nightmare. -[all vocalizing with theme] 2265 02:06:46,933 --> 02:06:52,433 Can Cody Rhodes become just the fourth person in history 2266 02:06:52,500 --> 02:06:55,200 to win back-to-back Royal Rumble matches? 2267 02:06:55,266 --> 02:06:58,900 We find out in just two weeks from Saturday. Good night, everybody. 2268 02:06:59,500 --> 02:07:00,766 ♪ You took it all away ♪