[epic music playing]
[Triple H] Then.
Now.
Forever.
Together.
[music concludes]
[reporter 1] Wrestling fans get ready to rumble.
[reporter 2] First ever two-night SummerSlam takes place
this weekend at MetLife.
[reporter 3] The New York area is about to get bodyslammed this weekend.
["Outside" playing]
I'm sorry. I'm hyped. We're making history.
[Stephanie] Last night and tonight,
we get a total of 113, 722 people.
-Are you ready? -[crowd cheering]
["Up from the Bottom" playing]
[Michael] Naomi now from behind.
-I am the best of the best. -[bell ringing]
[Naomi] I am now at the top of this division.
♪ Inside it feels like I been barely breathing ♪
[Michael] Reigns shoving Jey out of the way.
♪ Feels like air is running out ♪
[Jey] It's a family thing. We running WWE.
[Charlotte] Sometimes the best things come out of nowhere.
♪ You put up to keep me down, down, down ♪
[Michael] Charlotte and Bliss are the champions!
Sami proves that sometimes good guys can finish first.
[crowd cheering]
♪ You keep me waiting… ♪
[Michael] Oh my God. Somebody get the damn doctor out here.
♪ Staring up from the bottom Up from the bottom ♪
♪ I try escaping But there's nowhere to go… ♪
[Michael] Bayley with a crucial error.
I'm the champion. You'll never hold me down again.
[Michael] Prettiest moonsault ever!
[Stratton] In New Jersey, I proved to everybody
why Tiffany Stratton is the future and the now.
♪ Hold my breath until I'm blue ♪
♪ Waking up without a name… ♪
[Michael] From the top of the steel cage!
Dominik unzipped his boot!
He forgot he was in there with a 20-year veteran.
♪ Everybody out, that devil is coming ♪
♪ Promise you the world But he's always bluffing ♪
♪ Before you even know It's a trap you're stuck in ♪
♪ He's gone like a ghost Already off running ♪
[Michael] And a splash through Jelly Roll!
[Jelly Roll] Literally the greatest show I've ever done.
It feels right up there with marrying my wife and having my child.
-Respect. -[Triple H] Respect.
[crowd cheering]
[host] We have to give it up for the GOAT, John Cena.
-[Michael] Cody Rhodes is champion! -[bell ringing]
♪ So far below Staring up from the bottom… ♪
[crowd cheering]
[Michael] Holy [bleep]!
[yelling indistinctly]
[Michael] It's the Beast!
An F5 to John Cena!
[Michael] Punk is the world champion! He is the Best in the World!
[crowd cheering]
♪ Burn it down! ♪
-[dramatic music playing] -Oh my God!
Oh, I'm sorry. Were some of my posts misleading?
[crowd cheering]
Seth "Freakin" Rollins!
[Alicia] Seth Rollins is cashing in.
[bell ringing]
[crowd counting]
-What just happened? -[bell ringing]
Rollins does it again!
[crowd cheering]
[Wade] Ruse of the century!
[music concludes]
["4X4" playing]
[Michael] Well, fresh off an historic, epic, shocking two-night SummerSlam.
We head from New Jersey to New York City tonight.
This is Brooklyn.
♪ Fill her tongue, yeah Make you numb, can you run?♪
[Michael] Where tonight, the brand-new Women's Tag Team Champions are here.
Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair,
Frenemies? Well, they're live here tonight.
Also here on Monday Night Raw live is the Women's World Champion.
Naomi survived a Triple Threat match at SummerSlam.
She's here to celebrate tonight.
♪ They too close ♪
♪ Ain't no watchin' me, no in the scope ♪
♪ Fix your energy, your inner soul… ♪
[Michael] And you are looking live at a jam-packed Barclays Center
-in the borough of Brooklyn, New York. -[crowd cheering]
[Michael] It's the Monday Night Raw after SummerSlam.
♪ Damn, lil' bro He did it one-and-done ♪
♪ Out my closet, none-of-none… ♪
[song fades]
-["The Vision" playing] -♪ Burn it down! ♪
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting "Oh whoa oh"]
♪ Burn it down! ♪
[crowd cheering]
[Alicia] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome WWE Hall of Famer,
"The Oracle" Paul Heyman,
"Big" Bronson Reed, Bron Breakker,
and the new World Heavyweight Champion,
Seth "Freakin" Rollins!
[crowd chanting "Oh whoa oh"]
♪ Burn it down! ♪
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting "Oh whoa oh"]
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting "Oh whoa oh"]
-♪ Burn it down! ♪ -[song fades]
[crowd cheering]
[crowd barking]
[crowd chanting "CM Punk"]
Ladies and gentlemen.
[crowd jeering]
-My name is Paul Heyman. -[crowd] Paul Heyman!
And let's be clear about the evidence that is before you.
I am the GOAT.
[crowd yelling]
I'm not just the greatest of all time.
I am your humble Oracle.
[crowd jeering]
Humbled by the fact that I stand here tonight
in the presence
of the future of WWE.
The big dog who patrols our yard,
Bron Breakker.
[crowd barking]
Humbled, humbled by the fact that I stand here tonight
in the same ring as "The Tribal Thief."
[crowd cheering]
The owner of the "Shoe-la Fala,"
"Big" Bronson Reed.
[crowd cheering]
Now at this point,
I would be introducing you to the champ, the OTC,
Roman Reigns.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting "OTC"]
But Roman Reigns hasn't been champion
for a year and a half now, has he?
I would be standing here and introducing you
to the champion of the world, The Best in the World,
CM Punk.
[crowd chanting "CM Punk"]
But CM Punk wasn't champion long enough
for them to put his side plates on the title belt.
You all were part of it on Saturday night.
Not only did CM Punk have one of the greatest title matches
in history with Gunther,
but there he was thanking you for chanting his name,
bringing him back to WWE after a decade.
And CM Punk thought he would be married
to that title forever.
But he wasn't,
because not only did Seth Rollins crash the wedding,
he stole the honeymoon with the title
and she was good.
[crowd jeering]
So let's do this properly.
Ladies and gentlemen, the reigning, defending,
Undisputed Heavyweight Champion
of the World,
Seth "Freakin" Rollins!
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting "Oh whoa oh"]
-Brooklyn! -[crowd cheering]
Shame on you.
[crowd booing]
Shame on every single one of you
who turned your back on me
after I won the main event of WrestleMania.
[crowd booing]
Shame on every single one of you
who for months taunted me
with chants of "CM Punk."
[crowd chanting "CM Punk"]
Shame on every single one of you
who for months have taunted me with chants of "OTC."
[crowd chanting "OTC"]
Here's a lesson.
Never ever doubt
Seth "Freakin" Rollins again!
[crowd cheering]
Is Roman Reigns the World Heavyweight Champion?
No.
Is CM Punk the World Heavyweight Champion?
No.
I am the World Heavyweight Champion.
[crowd cheering, applauding]
And shame on every single one of you
who turned your back on me.
I've been a marked man for months, Brooklyn.
Shame not just on those in this crowd
and those at home who've turned their back on me.
But shame on every single person in that locker room
who made it their mission to stop me
from successfully cashing in
my Money in the Bank contract.
Everyone back there…
-they think they're so smart, Paul. -[laughs]
They think they're so clever,
they're gonna stop me at every single turn.
Need I remind you…
I always have a plan B.
And this plan B…
was top secret.
I told two people in the entire world,
one was my beautiful, incredible,
Intercontinental Champion of a wife.
[crowd cheering]
And the other was my Oracle.
And together, we've achieved
-what we set out to achieve. -Indeed we did.
We have absolute power.
And there is nobody who can stop us.
This is the past, the present, and the future.
This is the way forward.
This is… The Vision.
[crowd cheering]
-["Welcome To LA" playing] -♪ LA Knight ♪
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting "LA Knight"]
[inaudible]
♪ Ooh, ooh, yeah, I wanna see you dance ♪
[inaudible]
[song fades]
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting "LA Knight"]
First of all…
congratulations, Visionary.
Congratulations, Oracle.
-Congratulations, morons. -[crowd cheering]
But let me talk to you.
[crowd] Yeah!
Right now, I'm not here for a fight.
I'm just here to answer some questions,
'cause you've left people with a lot of questions.
A lot of people are out there wondering right now,
they're thinking, "Man, Seth Rollins, he had the Money in the Bank briefcase,
so why would he have to fake an injury?"
"Why would he fake the injury when he already had the case?"
And I'll tell you why.
You weren't faking the injury to get that.
You were faking the injury to get out of something else.
Let's just go ahead and rewind our mind just a little bit.
Going into Saturday Night's Main Event,
I said I wanted your dignity and I wanted to hurt you.
[crowd cheering]
And what'd you do?
You faked an injury and I didn't get the chance
to hurt you the way I wanted to.
But I'll tell you this, to your credit…
you got up, you ate a BFT, and I got the three-count.
And that's where things get a little bit interesting.
[crowd cheering]
Because, um, at this point,
you pulled the wool so far over everybody's eyes,
I think you blinded yourself. You got a Visionary with no vision.
Even your Oracle didn't see this one coming,
'cause I'm off, enjoying a little bit of time off.
I'm just taking my time, little vacation.
I tune in to SummerSlam, I see what you did,
and I said, "I got to get to Brooklyn."
[crowd cheering]
So now I stand in Brooklyn, I'm looking at you
with one thing in mind, to remind you, I was the last one to beat you
and I'll damn sure be the next one to beat you.
[crowd cheering]
The only difference being,
only difference being, you have now given me the ammunition.
Because last time, I wanted to hurt you real bad,
and I still wanna hurt you.
But the only thing is, now I can hurt you way worse
than I ever could have.
Because when I beat you, I will take that World Heavyweight Championship
off of you, giving you another really short reign.
Because what I'm saying is there's no better place than here
and there's no better time than now.
[crowd cheering]
You got some guts, Knight.
You wanna come into my ring,
challenge me for my World Heavyweight Championship?
You don't think I got the guts?
You don't think I got the balls?
You wanna fight me right here tonight in Brooklyn live on Netflix
-for the World Heavyweight Championship? -[crowd cheering]
Seth "Freakin" Rollins versus LA Knight!
-No. -[crowd booing]
[Pearce] Gentlemen, gentlemen, gentlemen.
-[crowd cheering] -Hello, Brooklyn.
Pardon the interruption, Seth.
I just need to get a couple things off of my chest.
Normally, I would not make a World Championship match
with zero promotion. But normally, Seth,
normally a WWE superstar wouldn't have his medical team
lie to my medical team week after week after week.
Normally, Seth, a World Heavyweight Champion
wouldn't lie to his general manager
and certainly wouldn't lie to the WWE Universe.
[crowd cheering]
What I'm saying, Seth, is to hell with normal.
It will be Seth "Freakin" Rollins versus LA Knight.
[crowd cheering]
It will be for the World's Heavyweight Championship.
And listen closely, this is my favorite part.
-It will be tonight in Brooklyn. -[crowd cheering]
[Pearce] Oh! And wait, I almost forgot one more thing.
Since you stole… you stole a great moment
from the people at SummerSlam,
it's only fitting that I steal something from you.
Hey, Bron, Bronson,
-you boys are banned from ringside! -[crowd cheering]
[Pearce] And all of that is official.
[mic thuds]
["Welcome To LA" playing]
[Michael] You gotta give our general manager credit.
Adam Pearce giving us an impromptu world title match tonight.
[Corey] It doesn't get much bigger than this.
LA Knight will challenge Seth "Freakin" Rollins
for the World Heavyweight title tonight in Barclays Center.
This place is rocking with good reason, Cole.
It's done!
-…last night. -Come on now.
Did you see how I handled AJ Styles?
I mean, no better way to celebrate a 20-year anniversary. Are you kidding me?
Hey, we never doubted you for a second, mate.
Hey ladies, how are you guys holding up?
You know, Finn, we're fine. Rox, let's go regroup.
-Bye, Dom. -Hey!
What are you guys doing in my hallway?
-Muchachos. -[Del Toro] What? Your hallway?
Yeah, my hallway. Why don't you show some respect
because I am the king of the luchadores.
-[chuckles] You? -Really? Respect?
He talking about respect. If you wanna earn my respect…
[speaks Spanish]
-Let's have a match tonight. -[crowd cheering]
-You're on. -Well, see you then.
-[indistinct chatter] -Jog on.
[Styles] Hey, Dom!
[crowd cheering]
You know-- Whoa, whoa, hold on, boys. Toof-toof a little bit.
I'm not gonna slap him around. Not yet.
What you did last night…
It was clever, I admit that.
The way you got the boot off and then hit me with it,
I mean, I gotta give it to you.
But here's the thing, I'm still coming after that IC title.
And as long as you have it, I'm coming after you.
You're gonna run out of tricks.
Just know, pound for pound, move for move, hold for hold, I'm one of the best.
-[crowd cheering] -Time's running out.
Just a friendly reminder, just wanted you to know, Dom-Dom.
Yeah, time's running out 'cause you're getting old.
I think he's got a boot mark on his face.
-["I Am The Tempest" playing] -[Michael] Fair warning from AJ Styles.
[bell ringing]
[Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, from Bulgaria,
weighing in at 270 pounds,
Rusev!
[Michael] Corey, you ready for what Sheamus will call a banger?
[Corey] No doubt about it.
Two of the heaviest hitters in the game ready to run it back one more time.
Consider this your official banger warning next.
[Rusev] Come on!
[music concludes]
-["10 Beats Of The Bodhrán" playing] -[crowd cheering]
[Michael yelling] It's fight night,
baby!
[Alicia] His opponent from Dublin, Ireland,
Sheamus!
[Michael] And Sheamus wasted little time heading to the ring…
-[bell ringing] -…and we're underway.
[Michael] This one is gonna be an all-out war.
Remember what happened last week, Corey?
Sheamus knocking off Grayson Waller, Rusev would again get involved.
[Corey] Rusev viciously attacking The Celtic Warrior
with Sheamus's own shillelagh.
Sheamus very eager, as is Rusev, to mix it up once again.
-No absence of malice in this one tonight. -[Michael] And now,
Rusev just mounting Sheamus and hammering away with the right hands.
Again, this is such a deep, personal, intense rivalry.
We've talked about it a number of times, Corey.
It dates back to Rusev leaving WWE back in 2019.
[Corey] Rusev believed that he did what he had to do in his career
and Sheamus abandoned him as a result.
Whereas Sheamus believes
every man is good enough to stand on their own two feet,
-Rusev no exception. -[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Tonight Sheamus looking to settle this score once and for all.
[Michael] And now Sheamus sending Rusev up over the top rope to the floor.
[Corey] Well, through their last several encounters,
these two have redefined the term "brutality"
as pertains to WWE action.
[Michael] Oh! And Rusev with a kick right to the midsection,
dropping Sheamus to a knee.
[Corey] Celtic Warrior got a little overeager
and nearly sent through the barricade by the Bulgarian.
[Michael] Rusev, just an intense look on his face,
driving Sheamus back into the ring.
[crowd yelling]
[Michael] It's odd that this relationship became so sour, Corey.
These men were very, very close a decade ago.
[Corey] I think it all boils down to Rusev's unique worldview
in that he believes he returned to WWE
so that the rest of the roster could learn from his mistakes.
Rusev believes he returned to WWE for the betterment of the industry.
Whether or not anybody else views that to be the case.
[Michael] Sheamus doesn't. As Rusev bowls his way into Sheamus
and drives him toward the corner.
We're at the Barclays Center tonight, Brooklyn, Monday Night Raw,
the Raw after SummerSlam. And what a kick by Rusev again, dropping Sheamus.
[crowd yelling]
[Corey] You can hear the WWE Universe tonight in Brooklyn,
obviously not feeling any hangover from SummerSlam.
What a weekend it was.
[Michael] Barclays Center here. Speaking of SummerSlam, back in 2015,
Sheamus with a great matchup
and a win over the Apex Predator, Randy Orton,
-on that night. -[referee] Get off the rope. One!
[Corey] And look at this, just blatant disrespect
from Rusev stomping on the face of a fallen Celtic warrior.
[Michael] Rusev's hungry, Corey.
It's been six years since he's held a championship here in WWE
that'd be the United States title.
Ooh! What an uppercut by Rusev.
[Corey] Well, you'd have to imagine-- It's safe to say that Rusev has designs
on holding gold again here in WWE.
But right now, priority one is disposing of Sheamus.
[Michael] Yeah, Sheamus, a four-time World Champion.
[crowd cheering]
[Michael] Rusev again dropping Sheamus, this time with a knee to the midsection.
[Corey] Well, one thing's for sure, since returning to WWE,
Rusev's gotten himself perhaps in the best physical condition of his career.
He's a little lighter than he was his first run.
-[Michael] Sheamus looks great as well. -[Corey] No doubt about it.
[Michael] The Celtic Warrior now trying to lift Rusev up on his shoulders.
[Corey] Oh no! Oh no! Not a White Noise from here.
This will end Rusev once and for all.
[Michael] From the second rope, White Noise to Rusev.
[Corey] Sheamus might have taken a little out of himself in the process.
[crowd chanting "This is awesome"]
[Michael] And we are back at Barclays Center in Brooklyn,
Monday Night Raw on Netflix live.
Tonight, this has been a physical battle as we expected.
Rusev and Sheamus, recent matchups tied at a win apiece.
And Sheamus, well,
a smile on his face as he continues to absorb this punishment.
[Corey] I was gonna make sure you saw the same thing I did, Cole.
Sheamus is asking for more.
[Michael] And Rusev saying, what is wrong with this guy?
Kick right to the chest, and another one.
And Sheamus is feeding off the pain.
Come on! Kick me, fella! Hit me!
[crowd cheering]
[Michael] Got caught.
And Sheamus with a body shot. And here comes The Celtic Warrior.
Oh! And an Irish Curse Backbreaker.
[Corey] And once again, a smile washing over the face of Sheamus,
who is in his element right now.
There is nowhere The Celtic Warrior would rather be
than in this moment, engaged in combat with someone as dangerous as Rusev.
[Michael] Just bulldozes through Rusev.
And now Sheamus has Rusev where he wants him.
Uh-oh, went for the 10 Beats Of The Bodhrán
and Rusev hung Sheamus up on the top rope.
[Corey] Rusev's an intelligent competitor,
obviously learning from past experience against Sheamus.
[Michael] And he ducks underneath the Brogue Kick by Sheamus.
[Corey] Sheamus tried to catch himself, but to no avail.
Still beat Rusev to the punch.
[Michael] Will he get what he wants this time around?
Powering Rusev. Rusev trying to power out.
Sheamus trying to hook the arms on the ropes.
Rusev won't allow it to happen.
And now spine first off the post goes Sheamus.
[Corey] Sheamus is hurt.
Right here beside our commentary table,
The Celtic Warrior slowly making his way back to his feet,
but Rusev now stalking Sheamus.
[Michael] Well, look out, Graves. Look out, Graves!
Sheamus now slamming Rusev right on our table.
[crowd cheering]
[Michael] And into the ring now to break the count.
[Corey] Our official understanding how personal this rivalry has become.
Exercising a little leeway,
but Sheamus sent into the steel ring stairs.
[Michael] Yeah, Sheamus shoulder first into the stairs here at ringside.
[referee] Four!
[Michael] The official now at a count of four.
[Corey] Rusev just dumped out into the WWE Universe,
but now the Bulgarian Brute from behind.
[grunts]
[Michael] Now Rusev delivering his own version of the 10 Beats Of The Bodhrán
to Sheamus.
[crowd booing]
[Corey] A little insult with injury from Rusev.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd] One, two, three, four, five, six,
-seven, eight, nine, ten. -[bell ringing]
[Michael] Well, both of these men are gonna be counted out,
I believe, as Sheamus continues to pound away on Rusev.
[Corey] Be careful, Rod.
[referee yelling]
[Corey] Sheamus turned around in a fury
and realized it was Rod Zapata, our referee.
Who had no choice but to throw this one out.
[Michael] Now we got officials and agents coming down here.
[Corey] It is chaos out here, Cole.
[Michael] Trying to separate these men.
Sheamus is throwing people all over the place.
And now Rusev, steel steps off the face of Sheamus.
[overlapping clamor]
[Michael] Chaos at ringside.
[Corey] Oh no, Rusev has the shillelagh once again.
[Michael] Imagine the damage he can do with the shillelagh!
Sheamus drops Rusev and now mounts Rusev and the fight continues!
[Corey] Let him fight!
[Michael] I don't think we're gonna have any choice.
[indistinct clamor]
[Corey] It is an absolute melee at ringside.
Look at Rusev's eyes, Cole.
[Michael] He looks crazed, rabid.
-Sheamus… Sheamus breaks free. -[Corey] Uh-oh! Rusev's free again!
[Michael] So does Rusev! And the fight continues.
[Corey] Get in between these two at your own peril, guys.
[Michael] You're gonna need a whole NYPD precinct down here.
[Corey] These two have lost it.
[crowd chanting "Let them fight"]
Hey, Kofi, Woods, Big G versus Sheamus, where were you guys last week, huh?
I know exactly where you were.
You were backstage watching, letting me learn the lesson on my own.
And that's what real veterans do.
That's what family does. I appreciate you guys.
Look, we know that you're on cloud nine right now,
and you should be happy because you dropped Theory.
-But us, we're still mourning, man. -I'm sorry.
I know we look like the epitome of perfect chocolate decadence.
But in our hearts, our souls, our minds, we're still hurting.
And we're just not in the state of mind to fight anybody.
-Especially not Sheamus. -Especially not Sheamus.
Not Sheamus.
We're just not gonna be in the right state of mind
until we get back our…
[voice breaking] …tag team championships.
And it's all his fault.
That bald-headed tyrant refuses to give us what we deserve.
Pearcy? Hey, I got this.
-Go ahead, go. -Hey, Pearce.
-[Pearce] Yeah. -We need to talk now.
[crowd cheering]
Did Sheamus scramble your brain?
I'm talking to Penta. I'll be with you in a minute.
I don't care who you're talking to, Baldy.
I'm representing The New Day, the greatest tag team of all time.
Combined, we are 14-time Tag Team Champions.
-Really? -So show some respect
to the grieving process
and give us our tag team title rematch.
And stop worrying about this little lucha loser.
Whoa, no, cero problema. Listen, Waller, do me a favor.
You tell New Day
that "Baldy" said they can have a match when they earn it.
As a matter of fact, Penta and I were talking about a match.
And I think you just officially earned it.
Tonight.
Esta bien?
[Penta] Esta bien.
Es oficial.
-Hey, no understando-- -Hey!
Listen.
-Cero! -[crowd] Miedo!
See you in the ring.
Okay, no stress. See you there.
-How'd it go? -Uh, he was saying he…
-Maybe next week? I don't know. -Did he give a date?
No, he didn't give a date. He's bald. He doesn't understand dates.
No, it's soon, I…
[Michael] I like this version of Adam Pearce, our general manager.
["Zero Miedo" playing]
[Michael] That was earlier today, the matchup is now.
-Cero miedo! -[crowd] Cero miedo!
[bell ringing]
[Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, from Ecatepec, Mexico,
weighing in at 87 kilos, Penta!
[Michael] So once again,
Grayson Waller stuck his shoey in his mouth.
[Corey] I think you're referring to Big G, Cole.
[Michael] Sorry, Big G.
[Corey] It's a very difficult time for all of The New Day.
[Michael] He's not a part of The New Day, I don't believe, at least not yet.
Waller, Penta, live, Monday Night Raw on Netflix.
[music concludes]
["Outside" playing]
[Michael] Here on Monday Night Raw, live on Netflix,
we celebrate this past weekend's SummerSlam.
♪ I been cuffed up too long, side Let me remind… ♪
♪ Oh, I think he sexy Oh, he look good as… ♪
♪ Ain't that your homegirl friend? Tell her to hook me up ♪
♪ Ain't y'all havin' fun? Let's have fun together ♪
♪ Baby, I'm with the… You know I'm with whatever, look ♪
♪ I know I'm cute and funny I know somebody want me ♪
♪ I might go celibate I know I'll make some money ♪
♪ Outside… love a outside… ♪
♪ But be sick when they girls Get some outside ♪
♪ I mean, bathing suit, body suit… ♪
[Michael] And this is the Monday Night Raw after SummerSlam live.
Barclays Center jam-packed here tonight, Brooklyn, New York,
Penta and Grayson Waller.
This matchup made by our general manager Adam Pearce
earlier today after Grayson Waller not only disrespected the GM
but also, Penta.
[Corey] Big G is man enough to stand on his own and back it up.
[Michael] Okay, explain to everyone why he's being called Big G.
[Corey] I mean, have you seen Grayson Waller?
He's in the greatest physical condition of his career.
He's been running around with New Day, who used to have a big…
-What was the Big-- Oh. -[Michael] Big E.
-[Michael] I worked with him this weekend. -[Corey] Oh, I'm sorry.
But yeah, so there's obviously a void.
The New Day are going through an incredibly tough time,
a long period of grieving.
They're mourning the death of the tag team division,
the loss of their Tag Team Championships.
There's a lot on the minds of both Kingston and Woods.
And Big G has just been here to be a shoulder to cry on, if you will.
[Michael] Well, Xavier said that the group is still in mourning,
that they are in no state of mind to fight.
So they asked Grayson Waller to go over to Adam Pearce,
and perhaps get them a future tag title opportunity.
[Corey] I think, unfortunately,
Big G wasn't prepared for operations as smooth as delivered by Penta.
[Michael] And Penta now with a rana sends Grayson Waller outside the ring.
[Corey] I think Big G is just doing his best to be a good friend to Woods and--
-["New Day's World" playing] -[Corey chuckles]
Look at this.
[Michael] Big smile on Waller's face.
[Corey] Thank God for The New Day.
♪ The New Day name It's New Day's time ♪
♪ Will New Day stop? It's New Day's world… ♪
[Corey] How does your heart not hurt a little bit for these guys, Cole?
-Have you no empathy? -[Michael] I do.
But at some point, the grieving period has to end, right?
You gotta get over yourself, you gotta move on.
[Corey] Who are you to tell anybody when the grieving process is complete?
-[Michael] What the heck is Woods wearing? -[Corey] He's incredibly sad.
-[Michael] Is that a hat? -[Corey] Yes, it's a hat.
[Michael] And Waller now caught by Penta, out there celebrating with The New Day
and forgot he had a matchup here against this top luchador, Penta.
[Corey] Big kick in the corner rocks…
[Michael] Kofi's for some reason angry at me, I don't quite understand why…
[Corey] He's not angry, Cole, he's hurt.
[Michael] Uh-oh. Look out now.
Penta sent right into our announce table.
[Corey] Almost had to mourn the loss of us.
-Here comes Big G again. -[Michael] Oh!
[Corey] Uncorked a clothesline and down goes Penta.
You know, Cole, I think I'm gonna see
if The New Day want a little help grieving.
[crowd chanting "New Day sucks"]
[Michael] Well, the grieving process continues at ringside for The New Day
as they watch Grayson Waller take on Penta here tonight one-on-one.
[Kingston] Kiss my hand, Michael, as a sign of respect.
[Michael] Why would I kiss your hand?
[Kingston] Kiss my hand as a sign of respect.
-[Corey] Can I do it on his behalf? -[Kingston] Thank you so much, Corey.
[Kingston] You see that? Your turn, Michael.
[Corey] Cole, come on, it's right here.
[Michael] I'm calling the action, guys. Look at Penta now with a backbreaker knee
-right to the spine. -[Kingston] Unempathetic.
[Woods] It's part of your job, Michael, to understand the talent,
and you refuse to understand us.
[Kingston] You have no heart. You have a cold heart.
-[Woods] Michael Cold. -[Kingston] Michael Cold.
-[Kingston] Michael Cold, no heart. -[Michael] I had tremendous emotion when--
-[Corey] Known sociopath. -[Michael] I had tremendous emotion--
-[Kingston] Like the Tin Man and Dorothy. -[Corey] Cover here by Penta.
-[crowd counting] -[Michael] And a kick-out by Waller.
I had great emotion, guys,
when I called your loss in the tag team title match.
-You see what I'm talking about? -Wow.
We are suffering, we are grieving.
I would like to apologize personally on behalf of Michael Cole,
-our entire commentary team. -[Kingston] Thank you for the apology.
-[Corey] You do not deserve this. -[Kingston] But he's the one who is sorry.
About the sorriest man out here, man, with no empathy, no sympathy.
[Michael] Oh! What a right hand by Waller.
[Kingston] The kid has got talent, man.
[Michael] I'm telling you, maybe if he was in your group,
you'd win the tag titles back. Sit-out powerbomb, shoulders down now,
Penta's got a kick-out.
Michael Cole, to be someone who doesn't wrestle regularly,
you have a lot of opinions
on what we should do to be successful in the ring.
-That's crazy. -[Michael] No, listen, hear me out.
You guys were at the most successful point
in your career when you had three men in The New Day.
So maybe you should bring Grayson Waller in,
make it three men again, and you'll be successful again.
[Woods] How were we at the most successful point
when we weren't 13-time champions at that point, Michael?
-Tell me that. -[Kingston] You see, Michael?
[Michael] You won once. You won once without Big E.
And here we go, Waller now down.
-[crowd counting] -[Michael] Shoulders, kick-out!
[Woods] Our only win at WrestleMania was sans Big E,
and you think that's not impressive?
How long have you been watching wrestling, Michael,
with your arms crossed, not even excited about this…
[commentators exclaim]
[Michael] What a kick by Penta, I'm excited about Penta,
I'll tell you that.
[Corey] Maybe it's time to start getting excited about Big G.
[Kingston] Come on, Grayson. The kid has got talent,
the man is in phenomenal shape.
-[Michael] What a knee by Waller. -[Kingston] He's dumped the dead weight.
-[Michael] Ooh! And both men are down. -[Kingston] And now his career
is going to the top.
[Corey] He's down 230-something pounds. I mean, that's gotta feel good.
Left Austin Theory in the dust.
Look at this guy, former Tag Team Champion.
What is he, Golden Gloves in Australia?
[Kingston] Yeah, the Iron Survivor, he won the Iron Survivor match in NXT.
[Woods] And he was on Survivor.
[Kingston] You see? So it shouldn't be a surprise
that he survived the dead weight that was Austin Theory.
-You know, look at him. -[Michael] Have you offered him a job yet?
-[Woods] He's got a job. -[Kingston] He's got a job right here.
[Woods] Doing it right now. His job is putting his foot in Penta's behind.
[Kingston] Look, look. Athlete.
-[Michael] Oh, and Penta. -[Corey chuckles] Oh no.
-[crowd cheering] -[Michael] My goodness.
-Unbelievable. Penta cover for the win. -[crowd counting]
-[Michael] Oh! How incredible was that? -[bell ringing]
["Zero Miedo" playing]
-All right, all right, that was nasty. -[Alicia] Here is your winner!
Penta!
[Michael] So, did Waller pass the test?
[Woods] There was no test. Waller's out here doing his job.
[Kingston] He's out here trying to climb the ranks,
as he should be.
[Michael] Well, again, thanks to The New Day
for joining us here tonight,
taking time out of their bereavement process.
As Grayson Waller delivered a great knee to Penta.
Both men were down. Critical point of the matchup here.
Watch this kick by Penta, bang, right in the face,
-and, Corey, this is incredible. -[Corey] The closing moments,
a breathtaking Mexican Destroyer delivered by Penta,
spiking Big G on top of his skull, and a big win for Penta.
[Michael] Penta's so impressive here tonight on Monday Night Raw
as he continues to soar in WWE.
[inaudible]
-[indistinct chatter] -[music fades]
-You stay out my business. -Stay out your business?
-Stay out my business. -I'll drop you right now.
-This is my business. -[overlapping chatter]
…with your little "ciero miedo," huh? Wouldn't you want to see some real--
-[Michael] Oh! -[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Penta taking advantage of a mourning New Day.
Sending Kingston and Woods to the outside.
[crowd cheering]
-[Corey] Oh! No, no, no, no. -[Michael laughs]
Looks much better on Penta.
[laughs] Oh no!
-Penta flies! -[crowd cheering]
[Woods groaning]
["Zero Miedo" playing]
Cero!
[Michael] What a win, what a night for Penta.
Well, they got something else to mourn about.
Whoo!
-[music fades] -[indistinct chatter]
-[crowd cheering] -I'm excited. Can you believe it?
It looks so good. Look at my title.
-I see it. -You see my title? You see it?
[screaming]
[official] Sheamus, stop! Stop! Stop!
[Michael] The fight continuing for Sheamus and Rusev.
Hey, you just saw Charlotte Flair moments ago.
Well, there she is. In fact, Charlotte is featured
in one of the episodes of the new documentary series WWE: Unreal on Netflix.
Here's a sneak peek.
[indistinct chatter]
[Charlotte] I missed this.
There's nothing like this that you do in your everyday life
when you walk out into a stadium
and know that there's going to be 65,000 people cheering.
I missed the anticipation. I missed the adrenaline.
I missed, you know, seeing the crew set up
and what it all takes for this to come alive when it's showtime.
[pensive music playing]
Let's do this.
Knowing that it could be taken away like it was.
You always want to leave everything you have out there.
When I walk through that curtain tonight,
I feel the pressure of having to reintroduce myself.
I'm Charlotte Flair. I'm the 14-time women's champion.
I'm gonna remind them tonight when 65,000 people
are whoo-ing when I come out.
I have done it all,
but I want to come back and I want to do it all over again.
I'm Ric Flair's daughter.
Hell yeah, I am the top girl.
Having that perspective, I just feel unbreakable.
[music concludes]
[Michael] Well, ladies and gentlemen, Monday Night Raw is live on Netflix
-at Barclays Center in Brooklyn tonight. -["4X4" playing]
[Michael] Twenty-four hours removed from the return that shocked the WWE.
[suspenseful music playing]
[Michael] Ladies and gentlemen, enjoy this while you can.
We have four months left to enjoy the greatness that is John Cena.
["Next Big Thing" playing]
[thrilling music playing]
[Michael] It's the Beast!
[crowd cheering]
[Spanish commentator] ¡Oh, La Bestia! ¡Llegó La Bestia!
Brock Lesnar!
[screams] Brock Lesnar!
Brock Lesnar is at SummerSlam!
And now Lesnar into the ring!
And Brock Lesnar with John Cena on his shoulders!
Brock Lesnar with an F-5 to John Cena!
The Beast is back!
[music concludes]
Well, ladies and gentlemen, we are still buzzing over the return
and one of the most shocking conclusions in SummerSlam history,
the return of Brock Lesnar.
Earlier today, I had the opportunity to sit down
with WWE President Nick Khan
and WWE's Chief Content Officer, Paul "Triple H" Levesque.
And I asked him a simple question.
When was it determined that Brock Lesnar would return to WWE?
They told me they reached out to Brock a number of weeks ago
and said, "We believe it's time for you to come home."
Brock Lesnar said, "Let's do it." And here we are.
Now, John Cena may have different thoughts on what transpired last night.
We're gonna find out exactly what John Cena thought about all of this.
Friday night on SmackDown,
John Cena will be live from Montreal, Quebec, Canada,
to discuss the situation that went down at SummerSlam.
[Corey] I can't wait to hear what Cena has to say, but that's Friday.
-Let's talk about tonight first. -[rock music playing]
[Corey] Just 48 hours ago, The Vision became a reality.
But tonight, it's already under fire
as Adam Pearce has forced Seth "Freakin" Rollins
to defend his World Heavyweight Championship
against LA Knight.
And Bron Breakker and "Big" Bronson Reed have been barred from ringside.
[Michael] Could be a short title reign for Mr. Rollins.
-["All Hail The Queen" playing] -[crowd cheering]
♪ Bow down ♪
♪ All hail the queen ♪
-["The Fury" playing] -[crowd cheering]
[speaks indistinctly]
[Alicia] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome
the new Women's Tag Team Champions,
Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss!
[Michael] Corey, honestly, did you expect this team to ever work?
[Corey] I didn't give it a chance in hell if I'm being totally honest.
Look, we are dealing with two of the best individual competitors
the women's division have ever known.
But that and being a successful tag team, two entirely different scenarios.
I had all of the doubts, but I was proven wrong this past Saturday.
[Michael] And especially for weeks and weeks,
they kept telling each other, "We're not friends."
And now, they find themselves as tag team champions,
but are they friends?
[Corey] I don't think being friends at the end of the day really matters.
I think, if anything, it just shortens the shelf life of tag team success.
But we've seen some very effective teams over the years
who weren't necessarily fans of one another,
but they figured out the chemistry, they were on the same page,
and they reached the top of the mountain, as these two just did.
[Michael] And it's about holding the gold and making the money.
[Corey] "Checks and championships," as Booker likes to say.
[inaudible]
-[music fades] -[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting "You deserve it"]
That might be my first "you deserve it" chant.
Thank you, Brooklyn.
-[crowd cheering] -No, no, no, but… [chuckles]
After SummerSlam, it feels amazing to be champion again.
No, it feels amazing to be champ.
I think you mean we are champions again.
Okay, okay, okay.
It does feel nice to do something as "we" as a change
instead of just me.
And if you stop hitting me in the head, maybe we could be…
You know, we could be whatever.
Like, whatever. Like, let's not put a label on it.
What were you gonna say?
[crowd chanting "Hug it out"]
-You can say it. -I wasn't gonna say anything.
I think you were gonna say the F word.
[sighs] You are such a pain in my A word.
That's right, I am.
As long as we have these titles, you are stuck with me.
And you know what? I think we're gonna have these forever
because I'm the now 14-time plus the two-time tag
plus the two-time NXT. How many…
-How many times have you been champion? -Are you serious right now?
No, yeah, it's like Flair math. How many times have you been champion?
-So, I've held the Raw, SmackDown… -Actually, no, it doesn't matter.
Because no one… [laughs] No, it does matter.
-["Rulers Of The World" playing] -[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Time to pause the celebration.
The former champs are in the house.
♪ It don't matter who's against us Put 'em in, we strike them out ♪
♪ People woof for clout If they talk again, we shut they mouths ♪
♪ Judgment goin' down… ♪
Ah, come on, puh-lease.
Who would wanna be friends with Charlotte, Alexa?
-I know I wouldn't. Roxanne? -Nope, nope, no.
And nobody cares that you guys wanna be friends.
I don't care. They don't care. Raquel doesn't care.
Because the only thing that actually matters
is bringing all the gold back to The Judgment Day.
I understand that we're not, you know, maybe not gonna get a rematch.
But Roxanne and I didn't come out here to not take those titles back tonight.
Well, that was quick. Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
Oh, yeah, I mean, if we agree on one thing,
it's that we never back down from a…
-Loser. -Challenge.
Oh.
Challenge, Lexi.
'Cause that's why we're gonna put the tag titles on the line tonight
-and kick your A words. -[crowd cheering]
-[Charlotte] Right here. -Right now.
In Brooklyn.
[mic thuds]
[Adam] Ladies, ladies, ladies, ladies, ladies, ladies, ladies, ladies, ladies.
-Ladies, just take a breath. -[crowd jeering]
What? Listen, I get it. It's the Raw after SummerSlam,
and I get it, we are in Brooklyn, New York.
But as I explained earlier, normally a title match,
especially a title rematch, takes some time to put together.
I guess what I'm saying is…
What the hell? Tonight's not normal.
The match is official and it starts right now!
[Michael] Graves, what has gotten into Pearce tonight?
[Corey] I'm guessing he started his day with the Irish coffee.
I love it though.
[Michael] Okay, we're underway now with this women's tag team title match.
Alexa Bliss, Raquel Rodriguez starting things off
for their respective teams.
Corey, how do the former champions win the gold back tonight?
[Corey] Listen, I think The Judgment Day are perhaps more on the same page
than the current champions.
Of course, I'm talking about Perez and Rodriguez. Tag made.
This is what they need to do, stick to their guns,
stick to their game plan.
Cut the ring in half, quick tags in and out.
It served them extremely well up until SummerSlam.
And I know for a fact that Roxanne and Raquel wanna prove
that SummerSlam was just a fluke.
[Michael] The Prodigy, Roxanne Perez, now going right after Alexa Bliss.
Raquel Rodriguez,
five-time Tag Team Champion, more than any woman in history.
Alexa Bliss, however, Corey, now a four-time tag team champion.
[Corey] We know again that Alexa has had success
in the tag team division in the past, but tag team chemistry is a tricky thing.
It's funny, sometimes it comes out of nowhere,
sometimes it's unconscious.
Sometimes you can work and work and work
and you just can't find the same chemistry.
[Michael] And again, we've got another championship match
coming your way tonight.
It's for the world heavyweight title, Seth Rollins…
-[Corey] Look at this. -…versus LA Knight, live here on Raw.
[Corey] And I don't know if it would be that particular instance,
but you get a few of those mistakes, a few incidents of miscommunication
that can fracture a team worse than anything.
[Michael] Tag made to Raquel.
[Corey] And The Queen does not like not being in control.
[Michael] Charlotte, the 13-time World Champion.
Waistlock on Raquel who delivers an elbow to the bridge of the nose.
Charlotte with a shoulder tackle, Raquel still on her feet,
and now floors Charlotte with one of her own.
[Corey] It might be something of an unpopular opinion,
but I think Raquel Rodriguez is doing the best work we've seen from her
in her WWE tenure recently.
And I think a lot of that credit is due to Roxanne Perez.
A level of comfort we're seeing out of Raquel,
a confidence that maybe she was lacking in the past.
[Michael] I also think the fact
that her former partner Liv Morgan left with injury,
that shoulder injury that's kept Liv out for a number for months,
has forced Raquel to step up as well.
[Corey] I would agree with that. Now, Flair.
[Michael] Oh, Charlotte sends Raquel across the ring.
[Michael] Charlotte Flair's first match on Monday Night Raw tonight in four years.
Alexa Bliss hasn't competed on this show in two and a half,
so, a rare treat for Monday nights.
[Corey] Raquel able to put the brakes on using her power
to thwart Charlotte's plan.
-[crowd chanting "Let's go, Charlotte"] -[Corey] Tag made.
[Michael] And here comes Roxanne Perez,
had a incredible 2025, which started out at the Royal Rumble,
lasted longer than any woman in history in that matchup.
-Oh. Out to the apron… -[Corey] Oh.
…caught Raquel with a boot, and now one to Roxanne.
[Corey] Well, look at Raquel on the outside,
-tying up Charlotte. -[Michael] Oh!
[Corey] And the champ goes down. Here comes The Prodigy.
[Michael] And Roxanne with a suicide dive, taking Charlotte out.
Well, the ex-champs looking great so far.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] The Judgment Day wants that gold,
those championships back inside of their clubhouse.
And this is a great way to start things off for the former champs,
Perez and Rodriguez.
[Michael] Yeah, Dominik's still the Intercontinental Champion
within The Judgment Day. Finn and JD still the men's tag champs.
-[crowd chanting "Let's go, Charlotte"] -[crowd clapping rhythmically]
[Michael] Roxanne, just so wise beyond her years, Corey.
[Corey] Well, "The Prodigy" is the most appropriate nickname
anybody could think of.
as Perez moves like a veteran, she thinks like a veteran.
She's been in high pressure situations,
and shown over and over again that she thrives in those situations.
[Michael] And there's never any panic in Roxanne Perez.
[Corey] And that's a game changer.
It's one of the toughest things to do in the heat of battle,
whether it be in a WWE ring, boxing, any sort of combat sport,
to maintain your composure.
[Michael] Oh! And Charlotte right to the back of the knee.
And Roxanne Perez runs into a boot. Roxanne goes down as well.
And Charlotte will make the tag, and here comes Bliss.
[crowd cheering, applauding]
[Michael] And Alexa and Charlotte now…
[crowd cheering]
-[Michael] Cover, to retain! -[crowd counting]
[Michael] And a kick-out. Now, they were on the same page there.
[Corey] Definitely, but one successful tandem maneuver
does not a successful duo make. Dropkick, down goes Raquel.
-[crowd chanting "Let's go, Bliss"] -[Michael] Alexa firing up now.
Drives Raquel out to the apron, and out to the floor.
-[crowd chanting "Let's go, Bliss"] -[crowd clapping rhythmically]
[Michael] Now, Bliss-- Cannonball. Caught by Raquel.
-[Corey laughs] -[Michael] The power now of Rodriguez.
And driving Alexa into the barricade, and into the timekeeper's area.
And a big boot will floor Bliss.
[Corey] The challengers are in control, and looking good.
-Cheer for The Judgment Day! -[crowd cheering]
[Michael] Moments ago, Raquel missed with an elbow.
Alexa Bliss found an opening, but can she get to her corner?
Can she make a tag to her partner, Charlotte Flair?
[Corey] Bliss was only fingertips away.
Unfortunately, she wasn't exactly aware of her placement in the ring.
May have missed the only opportunity she'll get.
[Michael] And Bliss going up, and dropping Raquel with a DDT.
-And now, Alexa has an opportunity. -[crowd cheering, applauding]
[Corey] That is a lot of ground to cover to make it to Charlotte Flair.
-Here goes Bliss. Tag! -[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Here comes Perez.
[Michael] Perez trying to save Raquel, and she's gonna pay for it as well.
-Come on! -[crowd cheering]
[Michael] The crossbody from The Queen, and now, the chops.
-[crowd chanting "Whoo"] -[Michael] Lighting up Rodriguez.
[crowd cheering]
[Michael] And Charlotte with a cartwheel clothesline.
[Corey] That was a front walkover, Cole.
My daughter would crucify me if I got that wrong.
[Michael laughs] Gymnastic dad.
[Corey laughs] Look at the power of Charlotte Flair.
[Michael] And gonna use Roxanne with a fallaway slam.
[crowd cheering, applauding]
[Michael] And Charlotte walking over her opponents.
[Corey] Well, we know tigers can never change their stripes, Cole.
From the top!
-[crowd cheering] -[Michael] Moonsault by Charlotte!
-Cover on Raquel… -[crowd counting]
…and a kick-out by Rodriguez at two.
[Corey] Charlotte Flair was on a roll. Look at this next level athleticism,
but most importantly, the impact on the clothesline.
And a two-for-one special,
The Queen with a moonsault onto both challengers.
[Michael] And now, Raquel Rodriguez with a waistlock,
standing switch by Charlotte, tag made.
Roxanne's legal, not sure if Charlotte realizes that
as she delivers a boot to Raquel. Well, she knows now.
[Corey] Up and around goes The Prodigy.
[Michael] And great double team!
That kick into the side Russian leg sweep.
-And the cover for the titles… -[crowd counting]
…kick-out by Flair.
[yells indistinctly]
[Michael] Man, they're really coming together as a team,
The Judgment Day.
[Perez shrieking]
[Corey] Now, it seems to be Perez losing her temper at the moment.
[Michael] Gotta be careful, gotta keep it under control,
can't afford a disqualification here.
-This is your Queen, huh? -[referee] Watch the hair.
-[crowd chanting "Queen Charlotte"] -[Rodriguez] She's no queen of mine!
[Corey] Ooh! Kick to the body by Perez…
-Looking for Pop Rox. -[Michael] Uh-oh!
Charlotte able to counter, and a right hand by Roxanne.
[Rodriguez] Let's go, Rox! Let's go!
[Michael] Oh! Face first off the second turnbuckle.
And now, a clothesline sends Raquel to the floor.
[crowd cheering, applauding]
[Corey] Charlotte looking to muscle Perez all the way up and over.
[Michael] Oh! But what a move by Roxanne.
[Corey] I think it was an ill-advised decision by the champion,
and the challenger, Perez, made Flair pay.
[Michael] And Roxanne now gonna go up to the top rope,
and delivers a hurricanrana that time to Charlotte Flair.
Tag made. Here comes Raquel.
[Corey] I like the urgency we're seeing from the challengers,
understanding this may be your only shot!
[Michael] And there's that corkscrew elbow by Raquel.
-Cover for the win. -[crowd counting]
[Michael] And Alexa Bliss just breaks up the three-count.
[Corey] Bliss had a lot of ground to cover to break up that fall.
Alexa sent back to the outside, courtesy of Roxanne Perez.
-[crowd chanting "Let's go, Charlotte"] -[Michael] Now, tag made, Roxanne legal.
Charlotte with no one to tag right now because Alexa Bliss was--
Now, she's on the apron.
[Corey] Here comes Perez, sent up and over.
-[crowd cheering] -[Michael] Oh, and landed hard.
Raquel sent out to the apron.
-Big boot by Flair. -[crowd cheering]
[Michael] Tag to Bliss.
Roxanne dragging Alexa face first off the apron.
[Corey] That could prove to be a misfire for the champions.
Bliss is already banged up, not 100%.
I don't know if that was the smartest time to make a tag,
but here comes Perez, the challenger.
-[Michael] Intercepted by Bliss. -[Corey] Oh!
[crowd cheering]
[Michael] Sister Abigail.
[crowd counting]
[Michael] Champs retain.
-[bell ringing] -[crowd cheering]
["The Fury" playing]
[Alicia] Here are your winners, and still the Women's Tag Team Champions,
Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss!
[Corey] What a win for the Women's Tag Team Champions.
It was not easy, but in the closing moments,
Alexa Bliss, right place, right time, face first.
"Thanks for coming, Roxanne."
[bell ringing]
[Michael] Bliss, Flair, still the Women's Tag Team Champions.
[speaks Japanese]
[both speaking Japanese]
Iyo-chan, we can help you.
[chuckles] Arigato gozaimasu.
-Thanks, but no thanks. -Aw!
Hmm, okay. [speaks Japanese]
-[speaks Japanese] -Mm.
[crowd screaming]
Iyo, can I talk to you for a minute?
Iyo, you talk to your friend. [scoffs]
Rhea, what do you want?
Look, I heard that you went and talked to Pearce
and you asked for a one-on-one match for the Women's World Championship.
I didn't get pinned at SummerSlam.
Iyo, I respect you as the former champ.
So, beat Naomi, 'cause there's nothing that I want more
than to finally beat you and win back the Women's World Championship.
[chuckles]
Rhea, you are never going to beat me.
[Michael] Well, Rhea has never beat Iyo Sky.
["4X4" playing]
♪ Damn, lil' bro, he did it One and done, yeah ♪
♪ Out my closet That… none-of-none, yeah ♪
♪ That's a vibe That's a one-of-one, yeah ♪
♪ Pillow talk, yeah Make you numb, can you run? ♪
-["It Is My Time" playing] -[crowd cheering, applauding]
♪ Mysterio! ♪
♪ Este es el tiempo ahora Now I'm coming for ya ♪
♪ Ya no pueden conmigo That's why I'm coming for ya ♪
♪ Yo no paro, yo sigo Now I'm coming for ya ♪
♪ El estilo peligro That's why I'm coming for ya ♪
♪ Yo soy el hombre ahora ♪
[bell ringing]
[Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, representing The Judgment Day,
from San Diego, California, weighing in at 200 pounds,
he is the Intercontinental Champion,
"Dirty" Dominik Mysterio!
[Michael] The self-proclaimed King of the Luchadors,
Dominik Mysterio versus Dragon Lee, live on Netflix.
♪ Mysterio! ♪
["Outside" playing]
♪ 'Cause clearly you don't give a… So I don't give one either ♪
♪ I like my… Black and country That's just what it is ♪
♪ I can tell that he excited 'Cause he go from small to big ♪
♪ Girl! ♪
♪ When I tell you these… ain't… Please believe me ♪
♪ They gonna… on anything These… way too easy ♪
♪ Low-down, dirty, good-for-nothing dogs I'm convinced ♪
♪ Can't wait to see your mama Tell her how she raised a… ♪
-♪ I'm goin' out on the pop-out ♪ -♪ Side ♪
♪ 'Cause it's hot out, I'm goin' out ♪
♪ You was playin' games Now you on timeout ♪
♪ Where the fine…? I'm tryna find… ♪
♪ I've been cuffed up too long Let me remind… ♪
What an event this past weekend at SummerSlam.
Is there any truth to the rumor I read online
that you had a bit of an interaction with Cardi B's security team?
[scoffs] None at all, none at all. I was not stalking her.
-I started that rumor. -[chuckles]
Hey, also at SummerSlam, Intercontinental Championship,
the no Disqualification, No Count-Outs match
between Becky Lynch and Lyra Valkyria.
[song fades]
[Corey] Here we see as The Man was about to deliver
a shot with a crowbar. It would be Bayley who hit the scene.
[Lynch] Do it! Hit her!
[Michael] And Bayley coming out here to make sure that Becky didn't do
any more damage to Lyra Valkyria.
Bayley had been a teammate with Lyra for a couple of weeks.
They've had issues as well.
[Corey] Bayley was taken out of the equation momentarily,
and just when it appeared that Valkyria was ready
to take advantage of the situation, a great counter to a Manhandle Slam,
Bayley would reappear.
But unfortunately, deck Lyra Valkyria with a chain wrapped fist,
-which opened the door for The Man… -[crowd counting]
-[bell ringing] -…to steal the win.
[Michael] And remember, no more Intercontinental title chances
for Lyra now.
-Hey, have you seen Lyra? -No, sorry.
Bayley, I've been looking for you.
Oh, dude, I've been looking everywhere for you, I'm so sorry--
No, don't. I don't care. I don't wanna hear it.
-I don't wanna hear it. I-- -Dude, I'm so sorry.
I'm not listening to this.
I don't care what you were trying to do out there.
I can never challenge Becky again for that title.
-I know, but you-- You have-- -You don't understand that.
-I do understand. I was there for you-- -No, you don't! No, you don't!
Look at us!
I need to get out of this Bayley vortex. Neither of us are champion right now.
I screwed things up for you, you screwed things up for me.
We're not good for each other.
I'm not your friend. I'm not your enemy.
Just stay the hell out of my life.
[sighs]
[Michael] Well, I can't really, I mean, fault Lyra Valkyria there.
["Control the Empire" playing]
[Corey] Well, we're talking about all things Triplemanía.
It's going down one week from Saturday.
The AAA Mega Championship will be on the line in a Fatal 4-Way
as current champion, El Hijo del Vikingo,
defends against El Grande Americano, Dragon Lee, and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio.
-[music fades] -[bell ringing]
-[Corey] Can't wait for that. -[Michael] Oh! And Dominik with a slap.
Remember, Dragon Lee said he was gonna teach Dominik some respect.
Not a respectful way to start the match-up by the Intercontinental Champion.
[Corey] Listen, I understand why Dominik feels
personally offended by Dragon Lee.
Dragon Lee is the Superstar who Dominik's own father,
-Rey Mysterio, christened… -[Michael] Whoa!
…as the future of lucha libre.
[Michael] This is the fifth time these two men have met one-on-one,
first time in almost a year.
Remember, they had that rivalry
over the NXT North American Championship a couple of years ago.
Dominik's got a lot on his plate, Corey. He's the Intercontinental Champion.
Of course, you just mentioned Triplemanía in a couple of weeks.
He's got AJ Styles that still wants to get a piece of him,
and now he's fighting Dragon Lee tonight.
He's calling himself The King of the Luchadors.
A lot going on.
[Corey] Listen, it ain't easy being "Dirty" Dom,
The Dirtiest of the Dirty.
And "Dirty" Dom could be a double champion when we come back
from Mexico City after Triplemanía.
[Michael] Yeah, an incredible way that he knocked off AJ Styles
at SummerSlam last night.
Pulling a page out of the old playbook of the late great, Eddie Guerrero.
[Corey] A lot of Eddie Guerrero history took place in AAA.
Of course, the infamous When Worlds Collide event.
And congratulations to "Dirty" Dom for his 20-year celebration here in WWE.
[Michael laughs] Let's not get carried away.
Dominik Mysterio was part of the Ladder match
at SummerSlam 20 years ago
when his dad, Rey Mysterio, battled Eddie for custody of Dominik.
[crowd cheering]
[Michael] But he wasn't a competitor at that point, Corey.
-[Corey] I think-- -[Michael] He was, like, five.
[Corey] You ever hear the saying, "You're born into this business," Cole?
Dominik's been fighting since the day he first breathed oxygen.
-[Michael] Oh! -[Corey] He's a fighter, he's a warrior.
[Michael] Dominik won the Intercontinental Championship
back at WrestleMania,
the Fatal 4-Way in which he pinned his Judgment Day…
-[crowd cheering] -…brethren, Finn Bálor.
-Cover, speaking of Eddie… -[crowd counting]
…and a kick-out by Dragon Lee.
Dragon Lee, great opportunity to win the championship
-in Triplemanía as well. -[Corey] You're absolutely right.
Listen, Dragon Lee is a competitor who simply…
It could be said, he's been lost in the shuffle.
WWE is so red hot right now, opportunities come at a premium.
And Dragon Lee, for many moons, was a top star here.
Now he has a chance to not only
gain the attention of the WWE Universe once again,
but remind the lucha world of just how great he can be.
[Michael] Been a fun few weeks for the LWO.
Remember, they challenged for the tag titles.
Dragon Lee now with an opportunity against Dominik tonight,
and then Triplemanía in a couple of weeks.
[Corey] Dominik fighting out of harm's way.
-[Michael] And-- Oh! Dominik with a DDT… -[Corey chuckles] Oh!
…planting Dragon Lee on the apron, and Dominik has taken control.
[crowd cheering, applauding]
[Michael] And we are back here. Live on Monday Night Raw.
Dominik Mysterio has been taking control of Dragon Lee,
who's now trying to fight back in this matchup.
[Corey] Dragon Lee has a gas tank on him, he can surprise you, lightning speed.
Case in point, up and over, sweeps the leg of Dominik.
-Here comes the Dragon. -[Michael exclaims]
And what a kick by Lee, and now "Dirty" Dom's in trouble.
And Dragon Lee starting to show off a bit.
[crowd cheering, applauding]
[Michael] Again, two of the four men who will battle
for the AAA Mega Championship in two weeks at Triplemanía.
[Corey] To join El Grande Americano, and the current Mega Champion.
-Cover here by Dragon Lee. -[Michael] Hook to the leg!
[Michael] Almost had him.
That would have been a massive win for Dragon Lee tonight.
[Corey] Take another look at Dragon hoisting himself up and over the top,
connecting right on the chin of "Dirty" Dom.
As I was mentioning, the reigning AAA Mega Champion,
El Hijo del Vikingo.
And if you saw the first Worlds Collide event,
you understand what that man brings to the table night after night.
But look at "Dirty" Dom, walking the ropes, making it look easy.
[Michael] Yeah, but Dragon Lee able to counter.
Oh! Down goes "Dirty" Dom off the sit-out powerbomb.
Cover by Lee and a kick-out.
Now, what a match between Lee and Dominik.
[crowd chanting "'Dirty' Dom"]
[Corey] Remember, less than 24 hours ago,
"Dirty" Dom put it all on the line in the ring
against "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles.
You have to imagine Dom's a little banged up.
-[crowd cheering, applauding] -[Michael] I agree with that point.
As Dragon Lee now heads up to the top rope.
Dom's gonna meet him there.
[crowd cheering]
[Michael] From high above the ring. Oh no!
And Dominik paid for that.
[Corey] Oh no, this is not where Dom wants to be.
[Michael] And Dragon, right to the chest of Mysterio.
-[Corey] Can Lee capitalize? -[Michael] Dragon Lee, uh…
[Corey] May have tweaked his knee in the process.
-[Michael] Yeah. -[Corey] Oh, wait a minute!
El Grande Americano está aquí!
[Michael] Americano is here.
-[Corey] What? -[Michael] Well, there's…
there's another El Grande Americano.
And Dragon Lee blasts him off the apron.
-[Corey] Wait! There-- -[Michael] Wait a minute, a third…
a third El Grande Americano!
[Corey] They're spontaneously reproducing!
"Dirty" Dom with a boot from behind!
-[Michael] And "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio… -[crowd counting]
…is gonna steal the win, he even use the ropes.
["It Is My Time" playing]
[Alicia] Here is your winner, the Intercontinental Champion,
"Dirty" Dominik Mysterio!
[Michael] I… I told you it's been a long week.
-I'm seeing triple. -[Corey sighs]
I think… I hope my eyes are deceiving me.
[Michael] Was that uno, dos, tres El Grande Americano?
-[Corey] Perhaps… tall, grande, venti? -["Phenomenal" playing]
♪ No, they don't want none No, they don't want none ♪
♪ They looking scared No they don't really want none… ♪
[Michael] AJ Styles promised Dominik Mysterio
-he was coming after him. -[music fades]
[Michael] Dom tried to use the boot again, just like last night.
And AJ Styles misses wildly,
as Dominik Mysterio is sent retreating.
-[speaks indistinctly] -[crowd chanting "AJ Styles"]
["Phenomenal" playing]
[Michael] Well, Dominik's got a lot on his mind,
and AJ Styles relentless in his pursuit of Dominik and the Intercontinental title.
[Corey] It ain't easy being dirty.
[Michael] Let's go out to Jackie Redmond.
♪ You better give respect ♪
♪ 'Cause ain't nobody Breaking this red neck… ♪
Cole, thank you so much. I'm here with Sami Zayn.
Sami, congratulations on your victory this weekend
over Karrion Kross at SummerSlam.
You know, Karrion talked a lot, not just about defeating you,
but trying to expose you.
How good does it feel to prove him wrong?
Uh, look, it's really not about proving people wrong for me.
I… I just don't look at things that way.
Uh, but the part of the match that I honestly just keep replaying,
uh, is this part where I had the steel pipe in my hand.
And I think…
I know, I think Scarlett and Kross would've really liked it if I had used it.
And I think there are people in the crowd that would've really liked it
if I used it.
And I'm not gonna sit here and say, "Oh, that's just not who I am."
Because the truth is, I… I wanted to use it.
No, I…
I mean, it would have felt really, really good to hit him
and just pay him back for everything he'd done.
I know this is hard to explain for some people.
It… it's not about who I am, it's about who I want to be.
And I've said it before, I… I wanna be a World Champion,
and I will be a World Champion.
But it's just something that I want to do right.
And so, yes, Karrion Kross is in my rear view now,
and… and it's just all eyes on the prize.
-I'm moving forward. -[indistinct clamor]
[official] Break it off! That's enough! Break it off!
[Michael] That Sheamus and Rusev brawl is still going on.
Now, Sami's in the middle of it!
[Corey] Sami caught a stray intended for Sheamus.
-[official] Sami, stop! -Sami, hey!
-Not now, Sami, not now. Hey! -What was that?
-Hey, listen to me! -[upbeat music playing]
[Michael] And now, in a calmer part of the building,
"The Man" is here.
The Intercontinental Champion, Becky Lynch, live on Netflix.
♪ I be on the job, I get paper low ♪
-♪ Watch your mouth, seen the way you… ♪ -[song fades]
[energetic pop-punk music playing]
♪ The Man has come around! ♪
[crowd cheering]
♪ These places don't protect me from me anymore ♪
♪ Raise my flag and… ♪
[Alicia] Ladies and gentlemen,
please welcome the Women's Intercontinental Champion,
"The Man" Becky Lynch!
[Corey] Can I say how much I love this new entrance music for Becky Lynch?
Shout out to "Soupy" and the boys in The Wonder Years.
Job well done. A theme befitting a star,
the caliber of our Intercontinental Champion.
[Michael] Becky Lynch surviving at SummerSlam versus Lyra Valkyria
in the No Count-Out, No Disqualification match.
♪ I ain't with you, please fulfill me ♪
[crowd cheering]
[Michael] And an ovation befitting a star.
♪ I'm burning down the wreckage of this very fall ♪
♪ Breaking… ♪
-[song fades] -[crowd cheering]
Ding dong, Lyra is gone.
She will no longer be getting any opportunities at the opportunity title
as long as I am the gatekeeper of opportunities,
which is as long as I am the Champion,
which will be for a very, very, very long time.
[crowd cheering]
Now… now, it is time to open the floor to new competitors.
Competitors who understand what it is to step in the ring with me,
to understand that they are stepping in the ring
with the greatest female wrestler of all time.
And it's not just me saying it, other people are saying it,
Sports Illustrated says it.
[crowd cheering]
But that will not be tonight. We will not be opening the floor tonight,
because physically… physically I'm fine.
Uh, I'm fine.
["You Can Look (But You Can't Touch)" playing]
-[crowd cheering] -♪ You keep dreaming on the stars above ♪
[Michael] The Hall of Famer Nikki Bella is here!
♪ There's no mystery What's on your mind ♪
♪ Something in the way I always make you crazy ♪
♪ It's a mystery, I don't know why ♪
♪ Get out your best line ♪
♪ Take your best shot, baby You can bet I've heard 'em all before ♪
♪ Don't take it hard When you fall flat on your face ♪
♪ You won't be all alone Down there on the floor ♪
-[song fades] -[Bella] What up, Brooklyn?
[crowd cheering]
Hey, Becky.
[Lynch] Hello.
I was just listening to you back there and I have to say,
everything you were saying, I mean, you are so right.
I mean, Becky Lynch really is one of the greatest of all times.
The greatest.
No, and I mean, I am so proud of all of your accomplishments.
I remember when I first met you, you had such great potential
and it was superstars like Becky Lynch.
I knew it was okay to take a step away
because the women's division was in such great hands.
Thank you.
-[Bella] You're welcome. -That means a lot.
-I've always respected you. -My God, thank you. But you know what?
You turned out to be such a disappointment.
-Yeah. -Excuse me?
Yeah, I mean, the same hands that I left the division
and has stabbed everyone in the back.
And I mean, Becky, you're supposed to be here raising a generation.
You literally are handcuffing them.
You know, I came back here
to test myself because this is the best the division has ever been.
Right?
Yes.
But you wanna know what I've been trying to figure out?
Why did you come back?
I mean, you could have stayed away.
I mean, were you really that jealous watching women like Lyra kill it?
Or let me guess, Hollywood just wasn't what you thought it would be.
No, no… [chuckles]
No, no, no, don't talk to me about Hollywood.
I am a featured player in the hottest movie of the summer,
Happy Gilmore 2, streaming on Netflix!
[Bella] She is, she is.
Wait a minute, wait a minute.
I remember seeing you on set there too. Weren't you supposed to be in it?
Oh, but your roll got cut. I wonder why that was.
It's because my reach extends far beyond these ropes.
I got you cut.
Because there's only room in that movie for one of us and it wasn't gonna be you.
You know what, Becky, listen up.
I am so sick of this.
I'm not buying this, the blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.
No, no, no, I'm not buying it. You are a liar just like your husband.
-[crowd gasping] -[Bella] But…
But you wanna know the difference?
Yeah, but you know what the big difference is?
We all bought Seth's lies, no one buys your BS, no one.
Because you know what, Becky? I see right through you.
You are that same insecure little scared girl
that came into this division.
Okay, do not talk about me and my hot husband.
Me and my hot husband are the greatest wrestling couple of all time.
But wait a minute, at one point that would have been you and your…
[crowd gasping]
Oh, wait. You can't see him anymore.
[crowd clamoring]
[crowd cheering]
But also remember this, that when I came up,
I came up to combat your era.
So, don't talk to me about how I handle my era.
Becky, this isn't your era, I hate to break it to you.
And guess what, in my era,
you were too damn scared to come take me on one-on-one.
So how about this, in this era, that isn't yours,
why don't you put your Intercontinental Championship on the line
and face me one-on-one, Nikki Bella versus Becky Lynch?
[crowd cheering]
Nikki.
[crowd cheering]
You know why we never went one-on-one?
We never went on one-on-one because…
-[commentators] Oh! -[crowd gasping]
[Michael] A cheap shot by Becky.
A number of cheap shots by Becky, but nonetheless,
fireworks here tonight
between the Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch
and the Hall of Famer Nikki Bella.
[Corey] She led with the cheap shot and finished the task with a sucker punch.
The Hall of Famer goes down and The Man stands tall.
-This is mine! -[energetic pop-punk music playing]
-[inaudible] -[music fades]
I'm standing by with the Women's World Champion, Naomi.
Naomi, credit where credit's due.
Last week, you called your shot. You said at SummerSlam,
you're going to beat two of the biggest names in WWE,
in Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley.
Well, last night, you pulled it off.
How do you feel about your win?
I feel great. I don't know about everybody else.
Because I warned them, I warned everybody, don't be shocked when I walk out
of SummerSlam with my Women's World Championship.
And now everybody looking stupid, that ain't my fault.
And I wanna clear up some other rumors
and confirm something I hear that's swirling around.
Next week on Raw,
I will be defending my championship against Iyo Sky,
'cause if she wanna get dragged again.
Cállate y escúchame.
Whether it's you or Iyo Sky, I have to beat
and the Women's World Championship will belong to La Primera
and Clash in Paris.
It's most definitely gonna be me.
And at Clash, I'm gonna take them horns
and I'm gonna shove them so far up your behind,
you're gonna be leaving Paris with a limp.
[cackles]
Man, what has gotten into the water on Monday Night Raw tonight?
I don't know, but I love everything that Naomi's doing right now.
Well, ladies and gentlemen, I wanna take you back.
We got some breaking news from this past Saturday night at SummerSlam.
It was Gunther versus CM Punk, of course, for the World Heavyweight Championship.
Gunther hit the announce table hard,
and we have an update now on the injury to Gunther.
He suffered a septal hematoma and orbital blowout fracture
and we understand
that The Ring General, Gunther, will be out of action indefinitely.
And now we turn our attention to what's going to happen
this coming Friday night on SmackDown from Montreal.
[Corey] The man who shut down SummerSlam Weekend in spectacular fashion,
the new Undisputed WWE Champion, The American Nightmare,
Cody Rhodes, will be live this Friday night.
[Michael] And our tour of Canada will continue next Monday night here on Raw,
live on Netflix from the gorgeous city of Quebec City.
And one of the big matchups on the card, it happens because of what
transpired moments ago, Rusev and Sheamus brawling in the back,
Sami Zayn got caught in the middle, Rusev with a cheap shot.
These two, Sami, Rusev, go live in Sami's home country next week.
[Corey] And Adam Pearce is on an absolute roll today
because it is official for next Monday night on Raw,
the Women's World Champion, Naomi, will defend her gold against Iyo Sky.
[Michael] Are you ready, Corey, for our main event.
Because here comes the number one contender for the championship.
LA Knight, Seth Rollins for the title live on Netflix.
Why don't you put your Intercontinental Championship
on the line and face me one-on-one, Nikki Bella versus Becky Lynch?
[crowd cheering]
We never went one-on-one because…
[Corey] Certainly not the answer Nikki Bella was hoping for.
Becky, Becky, what were you doing out there?
You and I used to be friends, but what you did to Nikki was wrong.
Wrong? Excuse me, you're coming at me, attacking me three-on-one.
Four if you count Nikki, like a bunch of cowards.
I didn't do anything wrong.
How about a match next week, one-on-one?
Okay. All right, challenge accepted.
-I'll see you next week. -No, no, no, no, not you. No.
-Her. -Wait, what?
[Lynch] Yeah.
See you next week, sweet cheeks.
It's okay.
-["Welcome to LA" playing] -[crowd cheers]
[Michael] A wonderful opportunity tonight for LA Knight.
A chance to knock off Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship.
But despite Rollins and the injury ruse,
LA Knight did remind us all that he did indeed beat Seth Rollins
at Saturday Night's Main Event last month.
[Corey] You're absolutely right,
and that has to give the challenger tonight
an added boost of confidence.
LA Knight has been extremely vocal. He wants to be at the top of the card.
He wants to live on top of the mountain.
LA Knight has scratched and clawed
for every opportunity he's received in WWE.
Is tonight his night?
[crowd] LA Knight, yeah!
[Michael] Brooklyn seems to think so.
[inaudible]
[Corey] And, of course, Seth Rollins may have feigned the injury
at Saturday Night's Main Event,
but Seth will tell you firsthand how bad it sucks to taste a BFT,
-courtesy of LA Knight. -[music concludes]
-["The Vision" playing] -[crowd cheers]
[crowd chanting "Oh whoa oh"]
[Michael] Remember, no Bronson Reed, no Bron Breakker,
because they are banned from ringside in this match.
♪ Burn it down! ♪
[Corey] Well, the Champion has got to feel like his back is against the wall.
Rollins came to Barclays Center tonight to celebrate, not compete.
Instead, Rollins finds his newly-minted championship reign
under great fire, thanks to Adam Pearce and LA Knight.
[crowd chanting "Oh whoa oh"]
[Corey] But, for now, Rollins' vision has become reality.
[Michael] Let's head up to the great Alicia Taylor.
[bell ringing]
The following contest is scheduled for one fall…
-[crowd] One fall! -…and is for
the World Heavyweight Championship!
Introducing first, the challenger.
From Los Angeles, California,
weighing in at 240 pounds,
-LA Knight! -[crowd] LA Knight, yeah!
[Alicia] And his opponent.
From Davenport, Iowa,
weighing in at 225 pounds,
he is the World Heavyweight Champion,
-Seth "Freakin" Rollins! -[crowd] Seth "Freakin" Rollins!
[Michael] Seth Rollins defends the World Heavyweight title
versus LA Knight tonight.
Senior official Chad Patton will work this matchup.
Rollins, of course, winning the title,
cashing in on CM Punk after the main event of SummerSlam Saturday.
[Corey] On more than one occasion,
Rollins has proven that he has earned the moniker "The Architect."
[bell ringing]
[Corey] An expertly executed plan came to fruition,
and Rollins once again finds himself as World Heavyweight Champion.
[Michael] He talked about his group that he has formed with Heyman,
-and Reed and Breakker. -[Corey] Oh!
[Michael] Called it The Vision earlier tonight,
the way forward, the past, the present, and the future.
And now LA Knight looking to stop Rollins in his tracks.
What does Knight have to do, Corey, to take the title tonight?
[Corey] LA Knight needs to do what he just did,
come out of the gates strong, come out of the gates fast.
Rollins likely a little banged up still from Saturday night.
-I say that dripping with sarcasm. -[Michael] I was gonna say, I mean…
-And now… -[Corey] But Knight needs to use the fury
that he's feeling inside, that internal turmoil,
channel it toward Seth Rollins.
[Michael] Now Rollins will send… Oh, reversal.
Rollins into the ropes, and LA Knight with a clothesline.
Again, no Reed, no Breakker,
banned from ringside by our general manager tonight.
Suplex, floats into the cover, and a kick-out.
[Corey] While Rollins was away, presumably injured,
we heard from Paul Heyman and company
that the goal was absolute power and total control.
I think it's safe to say, mission accomplished.
[Michael] Yeah, indeed, now that Seth's the World Heavyweight Champion.
-[Corey] Oh, and look! -[Michael] Nice neckbreaker.
And again, another cover.
And a kick-out at one.
[Corey] To further answer your question, LA Knight needs to be perfect tonight.
LA Knight cannot afford a misstep, a miscue, a mistimed maneuver,
because Rollins will capitalize and make the challenger pay.
[Michael] And Rollins has the advantage. LA Knight must pin or submit Rollins
to win the championship tonight.
For Seth Rollins, this a must-win as well.
-I mean… -[Corey] Oh, absolutely.
…ill-afford to lose the title after he came out here
bragging about The Vision and all that at the start of the night.
[Corey] Well, a loss tonight would turn the ruse of the century
into just a blip on the radar.
A completely forgettable turn of events,
and Rollins will have essentially squandered the Money in the Bank contract
to hold the title for two days.
[Michael] Knight now outside the ring in pursuit of Rollins,
who's trying to stay clear of LA Knight.
Looking to using Paul Heyman as a human shield.
[inaudible]
[Michael] Oh, and LA Knight saw it coming and was able to block.
[Corey] What I'm seeing so far
is that the challenger is absolutely locked in.
LA Knight has a game plan he's executing to perfection.
He's gotta be careful not to get himself disqualified.
[Michael] Rollins was trying to get out of harm's way
and LA Knight caught him.
-And now Rollins… -[Corey] Hindsight.
[Michael] …into the apron, kidney first.
And again, LA Knight took a bit too much time there
against The Architect.
[Corey] And we've seen it bite LA Knight in the past.
He gets a little lost in the adulation of the crowd.
LA loves the people just as much as they love him.
[Michael] There's no doubt about it.
One of the reasons he's in this position is because of the WWE fans.
[Corey] Well, this position is about to be very, very bad.
[Michael] Oh! And a stomp right to the back of the neck
of LA Knight.
Rollins in complete and total control.
[Michael] Seth Rollins, the World Heavyweight Champion, in control.
LA Knight, the challenger, looking to somehow rally.
Paul Heyman, Rollins's Oracle at ringside.
Reed, Breakker, banned from ringside.
Oh! And what a chop by Rollins.
And LA Knight firing back.
Understands what an opportunity this is for his career.
Looking to win his first World Championship in WWE.
Rollins looking for a Pedigree.
And a backdrop counter by Knight.
Rollins caught him, face first, second turnbuckle.
Again, the veteran Rollins, always in control.
[Corey] The Visionary, The Revolutionary, The Architect.
When it comes to strategizing a matchup, for laying out all the possible outcomes,
-Rollins is that guy. He always has been. -[Michael] Uh-oh!
-[Corey] Oh no! -[Michael] LA Knight up to the top rope!
Tremendous athleticism, into a superplex!
[Corey] Rollins couldn't plan for that one.
[Michael] Crawls to the cover, flips his arm over the chest!
And a kick-out at two!
Paul Heyman's life flashing before his eyes there.
[Corey] Yeah, it was almost over before it began for Seth Rollins,
An epic superplex from the top from the challenger.
And the playing field once again, closer to even.
Can LA Knight capitalize?
Can the challenger do something with the opportunity he created?
[Michael] Well, he needs to now 'cause Rollins is smart.
And now LA Knight trying to drag himself to his feet,
Rollins to his feet as well. Now Rollins measuring the challenger.
Chop delivered to Knight.
[Corey] Knight answering back.
[Michael] Turning into a slugfest.
[Corey] I don't know if this is a situation Rollins wants to be caught in.
You don't wanna trade hands with LA Knight.
[Michael] And to your point, Corey, Knight now with the upper hand,
delivering the big rights to the Champion. Now a clothesline.
[Corey] Sometimes you just gotta plant your feet and start swinging.
Side Russian Leg Sweep by the challenger.
[Michael] Rollins into the corner, chest first, neckbreaker!
Cover by Knight.
[crowd counting]
[Michael] A near fall!
[Corey] Paul Heyman again feeling some discomfort on the outside
while inside the ring it's Rollins
who's experiencing it courtesy of a neckbreaker from LA Knight,
but not enough to do the trick yet.
[Michael] Knight back to his feet, confidence beginning to grow.
Trying to drag Rollins back up.
Seth Rollins, jawbreaker.
And Knight caught him! Wow, power slam by Knight!
And Seth got the knees up for the elbow.
[Corey] The champion muscling up LA Knight.
[Michael] Into a buckle bomb!
-[Corey] Here it comes! -[Michael] Went for the stomp,
Knight moved out of harm's way.
Down goes Rollins!
Is it enough for Knight to pick up the win and the title?
And a kick-out at two! A near fall!
Knight realizes that was a tremendous opportunity
right there, Corey.
[Corey] It was, but Rollins reminding the world
that just because you may not like him doesn't mean you shouldn't respect him.
-Rollins is the real deal. -[Michael] Capacity crowd.
[crowd chanting "This is awesome"]
[Michael] Barclays Center in Brooklyn tonight, our main event
of Monday Night Raw, Knight, Rollins, for the World Heavyweight Championship.
[Corey] LA Knight letting the world know where his vision is,
locked on the World Heavyweight Championship on the outside of the ring.
And LA Knight can sense it, BFT incoming.
[Michael] Rollins struggling to his feet, Knight from behind.
Rollins scoops him up, rolls him down.
Kick-out at two!
Went for the stomp again, Knight…
[Corey] Seth wants a pedigree!
[Michael] Knight, again able to counter that, and a DDT!
[Corey] The champion down again, but Knight still in no condition
-to finish the fall. -[Michael] Yeah, but you gotta give
-LA Knight credit. -[Corey] Maybe I was wrong!
[Michael] LA Knight countering everything Rollins is throwing at him.
[crowd chanting "LA Knight, yeah"]
[Michael] From the top rope, delivers the elbow to the champion!
[Corey] Here it comes again. No!
LA Knight is getting so close, Cole, he can sense it, he can taste it.
[Michael] Almost connecting with the BFT there,
but Seth Rollins out tripping over our announce table!
Rollins hit hard.
Hit us hard too.
And Seth Rollins, now, trying to drag himself up
out of the wreckage, and LA Knight.
And this is smart move by Knight.
Stay on the attack, Corey, with Seth Rollins in trouble now.
[crowd chanting "Yeah"]
[Corey] I guess this would be an appropriate time
-to make a Jalen Brunson reference. -[Michael] Wrong arena.
-[Corey] Right city, wrong arena. -[Michael] Yeah. Wrong arena.
[Corey] That's why I don't talk basketball.
[Michael] And Rollins now sent over the announce table
and LA Knight could be closing in on his first ever
World Heavyweight title.
-[groans] -[Michael] Now, Rollins…
couldn't quite see if he went low there.
[crowd chanting "Let's go, Rollins, Rollins sucks"]
[Michael] And now, Seth Rollins sending LA Knight into the post.
Rollins was trying to get way to his feet.
It looked like he went low on Knight for momentarily,
and then he drove Knight into the ring post.
And now Rollins mounting Knight at ringside and hammering away.
[Corey] I finally got myself untangled from the wreckage over here.
-Can you hear me? -[Michael] Yeah, we got you, Corey.
[Corey] All right.
We lost all our monitors out here, but…
Now we've got Rollins breaking the count.
And he wants to punish, he wants to teach LA Knight a lesson here tonight.
[Corey] Again, this is about more than LA Knight to Seth Rollins.
This is for the entire roster.
Seth wants to establish dominance.
Remember, it's about absolute power and total control
for Rollins and his crew. And this will do it!
This is a hell of a way to send a message.
[Michael] Well, Rollins, of course, interrupted by LA Knight tonight.
On the night he was supposed to be celebrating
for the World Heavyweight Championship.
[Rollins] You wanna hurt me? You wanna hurt me?
I'll make sure you never walk again.
[Michael] Remember, LA Knight said back at Saturday Night's Main Event
that he wanted to hurt Seth Rollins, didn't have the opportunity to do that,
plan to do it again tonight. And now, with the exposed concrete floor,
Seth Rollins setting up perhaps for a stomp.
And oh my God!
-[Corey] Punk! CM Punk! -[bell ringing]
[Michael] Through the crowd!
CM Punk attacking Rollins through the crowd,
right before Rollins was gonna stomp LA Knight into the concrete.
[crowd clamoring]
[Corey] Well, I can assure you Punk didn't come here to help LA Knight.
He came to hurt Seth Rollins.
[Michael] After Rollins cashed in on Punk on Saturday,
and now Punk pounding away on Rollins.
No, no, no, no! What are you doing?
[Corey] I think reality just struck LA Knight.
CM Punk's interference just cost Knight his match.
-Oh! -[Michael] Oh!
Bron Breakker just speared Punk!
And now, Knight and Breakker getting into it!
And the Auszilla, "Big" Bronson Reed out here!
[Corey] Breakker and Reed mauling LA Knight on the outside.
[Michael] Punk was about cut in half by the spear by Breakker!
And things are about to go real bad for Knight and Punk here.
The 330-pound Reed
dropping an elbow on Knight!
Punk went through that war with Gunther on Saturday.
I'm surprised he's even able to walk tonight,
and then he was speared by Breakker.
And Bron, and a spear to Knight!
[Corey] If we know anything about CM Punk,
as long as there is breath in his lungs,
he will never forgive Seth Rollins for what happened at SummerSlam.
[Michael] He may not have any breath after tonight.
Rollins, now…
in position.
Rollins with a stomp to LA Knight.
[Corey] This is the message.
This is the warning to the roster from Seth "Freakin" Rollins,
the new World Heavyweight Champion.
Come at the king, you best not miss!
[Michael] And now Punk being held back by Reed,
and Rollins with a stomp to Punk again tonight.
[Corey] Absolute power and total control.
[Michael] Knight and Punk laid out…
by Rollins and Breakker and Reed.
[indistinct chatter]
[Michael] Well, The Visionary…
-[mockingly] CM Punk. CM Punk. -…Seth Rollins…
…had a clear vision coming into tonight for the future of WWE.
And that vision has been dominance.
[crowd jeering]
[Heyman] Oh, we're gonna do a pose.
-["I Am Greatness" playing] -[crowd screaming, cheering]
[Michael] Not so fast!
The OTC does not forget.
Roman Reigns is here!
-Superman Punch! -[music fades]
[Michael] And now goes after Breakker!
Reigns drives Breakker into the steps!
And now for the first time since the betrayal at WrestleMania!
Roman Reigns gonna get his hands on Rollins!
Come on! Come on!
-[Michael] Or maybe not. -[crowd booing]
[Rollins yelling indistinctly]
[Michael] Oh, Breakker! Breakker trying to get Roman from behind!
Roman with a double leg takedown and now the right hands!
And now "Big" Bronson Reed back into the fray.
Taken down by Reigns! And Reigns now mounting Reed!
[Corey] The OTC is a one man army right now!
[Michael] And a stomp! A stomp by Rollins!
Roman never saw it coming.
And now Rollins and Reed.
Laying waste to everything in their path.
And a spear by Breakker!
Reigns, Knight, Punk…
[Corey] Oh no!
-…laid out cold. -[Corey] Oh no, Cole.
[Michael] Tsunami!
[Corey] Reed's not done yet.
[Michael] Somebody gotta get help out here.
Somebody's gotta get Reigns out of the ring!
He's a sitting duck for another Tsunami!
[Corey] Who the hell's gonna stop Auszilla?
[Michael] And he's not done yet!
General Manager Pearce leading the troops out here
to the ring to prevent…
an unmitigated disaster, Tsunami again!
[Corey] To prevent what? To prevent what? The damage is done!
Reigns may have busted insides!
[Michael] Bronson Reed once said tsunamis destroy islands.
[overlapping clamor]
[crowd booing]
[Michael] The Tribal Thief has once again stolen the sneakers from Roman Reigns.
[crowd jeering]
[Corey] Absolute power and total control.
[Michael] Never doubt Seth "Freakin" Rollins again. sneakers from Roman Reigns.