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00:00:00So here is J.D. McDonough, Dirty Dom, right from the start tonight, found out that he's got a little bit of a Rusev problem.
00:00:13He's looking for some help among the Judgment Day brethren, and Dom offered up J.D.
00:00:19When it comes to Rusev, you never have a little bit of a problem.
00:00:23You have a mega-sized problem, and the AAA Mega Champ has put his best man ahead of him here, J.D. McDonough.
00:00:34And you know the old saying, you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours.
00:00:37I feel like Dom hasn't done enough back-scratching for other people in the Judgment Day of late.
00:00:43He's been looking elsewhere for his back to be scratched.
00:00:47Grande Americano has been at the aid of Dirty Dom recently.
00:00:51You saw what happened when Dom secured that AAA Mega Championship.
00:00:56Double champion now, look at how he wears the belts now.
00:00:59Champ, champ, and a half of the tag champs in the ring.
00:01:03A lot of gold in that clubhouse right now, and I think the threat of Rusev lurking around is causing some disturbance in the mind of Dirty Dom.
00:01:12Suddenly does not want to lose Intercontinental Championship gold anytime soon.
00:01:16Number one, Rusev.
00:01:21His opponent, from Bulgaria, weighing in at 270 pounds, Rusev.
00:01:23His opponent, from Bulgaria, weighing in at 270 pounds, Rusev.
00:01:26Rusev!
00:01:27Rusev!
00:01:28Rusev!
00:01:29Rusev!
00:01:30Rusev!
00:01:31He's opponent, from Bulgaria!
00:01:32He's opponent, from Bulgaria, weighing in at 270 pounds.
00:01:35Rusev!
00:01:45From Bulgaria, weighing in at 270 pounds, Rusev!
00:01:58Who the hell on earth would agree to fight this man?
00:02:04Especially, effectively, on behalf of somebody else.
00:02:08Well, J.D. McDonough is that man who has stepped up, perhaps a little unwisely,
00:02:14but I will say it, to his credit, J.D. McDonough never backs down to anyone.
00:02:20No, he doesn't. He is as tough as tough can be.
00:02:23The coming backer of the Judgment Day.
00:02:26Look at who he's targeting. Look at who Rusev is pointing at.
00:02:30He sees exactly what he wants, Wade.
00:02:33I've never seen Dirty Doll move so fast to get well out of the radius of Rusev.
00:02:44Ooh!
00:02:47Ooh!
00:02:48Two and a half weeks away from Brown!
00:02:54Two and a half weeks away
00:03:08from Brownsley.
00:03:16What up, Cody?
00:03:19How are you, sir?
00:03:20My man.
00:03:20Who?
00:03:21Yeah.
00:03:21Hey, I spoke to your brother.
00:03:25I spoke to Jimmy.
00:03:25He seemed a little worried about you.
00:03:27Are you okay?
00:03:29Don't even worry about that, man.
00:03:31Big Jim always tripping me.
00:03:32I'm good.
00:03:33I'm good.
00:03:34No problem.
00:03:35Well, I mean, if you weren't good, I've been there.
00:03:39I mean, it's highs and lows and wins and losses.
00:03:43And when that happens, sometimes people isolate themselves
00:03:46and lash out.
00:03:47I mean, I've been on the biggest stage of them all,
00:03:49and I've failed more than once.
00:03:51But the point is you have your family, you have your fans,
00:03:57you have your friends, and we believe in you.
00:04:03Appreciate that, Luce.
00:04:04Thank you for the words, man.
00:04:06But don't worry, man.
00:04:07I'm going to find my way back to the top, Cody.
00:04:10Eat, Luce.
00:04:11Eat.
00:04:11Remember, it's Jey Uso against L.A. Knight coming up here at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana.
00:04:25And also, it was just announced, Rhea Ripley against Asuka.
00:04:29Well, there is the double champion leaning back as that triple-A belt, of course, has the IC title.
00:04:36And he's looking at the man inside the ropes, who is the number one contender.
00:04:41J.D. McDonough's been staring daggers at Dirty Dom since we got out here.
00:04:46Clearly unhappy that Dom went to Adam Pearce and organized this match on J.D. McDonough's behalf
00:04:52without apparently speaking to J.D. McDonough first.
00:04:55And I would not for the life of me want to get in there with this brute that is Rusev.
00:05:00But also, Wade, your take on the circumstances, because, I mean, J.D., along with Finn, have
00:05:05been questioning Dirty Dom lately.
00:05:07Dom's been leaning on a Grande Americano, seemingly more so than his own Judgment Day brethren.
00:05:13And then tonight, he offers up J.D. as the solution to his Rusev problem.
00:05:18Well, that's certainly not going to help things, is it?
00:05:20It's split loyalties, perhaps, on behalf of Dirty Dom Mysterio.
00:05:24And Rusev bellowing to the Intercontinental Chairman.
00:05:29I'm going to get Dom with J.D. McDonough, and then I'm coming for you, Dom.
00:05:33And look at the power display he's putting on.
00:05:37And with every one of these big moves he puts forth on J.D., he stares over at Dominic.
00:05:45Such an intimidator is Rusev.
00:05:47Just a wall of a human being.
00:05:52Combination of size and aggression that is rarely matched.
00:05:57And it's been so effective in the early goings here against poor J.D. McDonough.
00:06:05I mean, if I was J.D. McDonough, I would have feigned some sort of injury.
00:06:19I'd have figured a way out of this match.
00:06:21I don't want to get in there with Rusev whatsoever.
00:06:25The Rams out here trying to defend Judgment Day pride.
00:06:28J.D.
00:06:31And that's the point, if you get that reaction from anyone, you take a free shot, run.
00:06:39And that's exactly what he's going to do.
00:06:42That is exactly what he's going to do.
00:06:44J.D. McDonough is fast, too.
00:06:46One of the fastest in the locker room.
00:06:48Look at the speed.
00:06:49Oh, man!
00:06:51His heels nearly scraped to the top of the forward center.
00:06:55Well, the mistake was he ran, and then he ran back in the ring.
00:06:58I'd have kept running all the way through to Gorilla, out to my car, and then straight to the airport.
00:07:02Because when you don't, you get launched skyward like that, and that was even worse.
00:07:08Just dumped to the outside, turned inside out, and immediately Rusev turns and stares daggers at the Intercontinental champ,
00:07:17who put J.D. McDonough in this predicament.
00:07:20And look at Dom, as if he was checking on J.D., but the next thing you know, he's got Rusev stalking.
00:07:27Stalking is the one.
00:07:28Stalking his prey.
00:07:29Stalking his victim.
00:07:31Sending an example here to Dirty Dom Mysterio.
00:07:35This is going to be you next, young man.
00:07:37J.D.
00:07:39Coming right back, and that was really smart to just blast those steel steps right to that midsection of Rusev.
00:07:48Whatever it takes to survive the beating he was taking.
00:07:53Boop to the spine simply wasn't enough to drop Rusev, but this...
00:07:57Oh, it's...
00:07:58Right to the post.
00:07:59Skull into steel.
00:08:01There's only ever going to be one winner.
00:08:02And that might have been the only thing that could stop Rusev in his tracks.
00:08:07I give J.D. some credit because Rusev came out like a bull here.
00:08:12And now, springboarding the moonsault to the outside.
00:08:16J.D. McDonough exactly what he needed.
00:08:20Oh, my God.
00:08:32J.D. was shocked to find out he was in this match earlier today when Dirty Dom was looking for help.
00:08:41When Rusev has been targeting that IC title.
00:08:45Shocked to find himself in the match, and then shocked and gawed by a sustained assault from Rusev.
00:08:51You see the wounds and the welts all over the body of J.D. McDonough.
00:08:54What's the most surprising part is somehow, McDonough has navigated his way back into contention in this one.
00:09:02And is now tearing this brute Rusev apart.
00:09:05How the hell do you absorb that much punishment and still stay as effective as J.D. McDonough is?
00:09:12That is just how he has been wired.
00:09:16We've seen it throughout his career.
00:09:17We've seen it this year alone of able to fight back from injuries.
00:09:22Right now, it is that left leg of Rusev that has become the sole target for J.D. McDonough.
00:09:32And now, Dirty Dom talks a little smack back.
00:09:35He had to absorb a lot in the early goings of this one with Rusev roaring at him.
00:09:39Trying to intimidate the IC champion.
00:09:42Succeeding for the most part.
00:09:43But now, Dom's feeling a little more cocky.
00:09:46Yeah, it's amazing how brave he gets when Rusev is laying on his back and in pain.
00:09:51Well, I'll tell you this, Joe Test.
00:09:52There's two ways to operate as a champion in this game.
00:09:55You can take the Cody Rhodes approach.
00:09:57And you accept all challenges.
00:09:59No matter how scary.
00:10:02Or you take the dirty, dumb approach.
00:10:04And you avoid all challenges, no matter how scary.
00:10:07I'll be honest with you.
00:10:08Whenever I held gold, I took the dirty, dumb approach myself.
00:10:12So I can't blame him.
00:10:13Well, I know you have great love and admiration and respect for Dirty Dom.
00:10:17That's well documented.
00:10:19You have good ways to get to the top in this game.
00:10:22And Dirty Dom is the master of his own unique way of doing it.
00:10:26But right now, even the attack with that left leg, he's in pain.
00:10:29And now he switches to the right leg.
00:10:31But it's worth it, if you're Rusev, to attack another man, even if you've got a grit and bear it.
00:10:37Get through the pain yourself to launch another assault on poor J.D. McDonough.
00:10:42Get through the pain.
00:11:12it has been an ultra physical match between rusev and jd mcdonough as dirty dom looks on remember
00:11:35rusev the number one contender for that intercontinental title we want to remind you
00:11:39what took place within the last half an hour here as rhea ripley and oscar exchange words back exchange
00:11:46rhea says back off oscar oscar says you're not ready for me well guess what they're ready for
00:11:53each other it is official they will be going at it tonight rhea ripley and oscar is coming up in
00:11:59our main event wade what a dream matchup main event we're getting there no one expected that tonight
00:12:04but what we did expect was this to be an absolute nightmare for jd mcdonough but somehow despite the
00:12:11beating rusev has given him mcdonough's back up top wow and mainly because he was chopping at the left
00:12:18leg of rusev and with that he's been able to mount a comeback can mcdonough see it through
00:12:26against rusev that big running knee mcdonough so durable i don't know how he's managed this
00:12:33just rids him after just a count of one throwing him on tell you this right now jd mcdonough can
00:12:42absorb punishment like no other and when he gets the upper hand he is like a tiger he's been brilliant
00:12:47so far but brilliant might not get it done against this big bulgarian you see him standing up to the
00:12:53striking attack is rusev before power oh jd able to counter the attack mcdonough so cunning so wily
00:13:02knows exactly how to use his opponent's strength against him and then his big weapon that head
00:13:10as jd mcdonough goes up top welts all over the body but still an aerial master is he ever hooking the
00:13:21leg for the win and rusev with a kick out jd mcdonough absolutely absolutely rolling in this
00:13:29one look at this corkscrew plancher to the inside and he flushed on the sternum of rusev and that
00:13:35damage exacerbated by this picture perfect moonsault add to the fact we are deep into this match
00:13:42and jd mcdonough's body has been put through the ringer yet he can still operate at such a high
00:13:49level that is stunning there are few who go higher or arch better on that moonsault than jd mcdonough but
00:13:55now he needs to keep the momentum against the big man intercontinental champ dirty dom getting a
00:14:03worm's eye view of what surely awaits him from rusev when they eventually collide tom has been very
00:14:10very cautious around rusev rusev is right in the space as the night star that we got on the air
00:14:16letting him know what he's in store for this kind of power just rag-dolling mcdonough and slamming him
00:14:24down and glaring now is rusev getting that second win which may be more terrifying than the first because
00:14:32while lining up for something deadly here don't turn around jd it will not be good
00:14:39nope you know it match jacket and that match good kick now puts it in position
00:14:47for the accolade way back from here joe test cranked up middle of the ring sheer agony
00:14:55extra right up oh dom is is dom considering he's backing off as the accolade is locked in and dom is
00:15:07is paralyzed on the apron well you have an oath in the judgment day he's not releasing it wade
00:15:14he's not releasing it oh ben balor ben balor comes in to help out drops the elbow
00:15:25well if balor hadn't done it i'm pretty sure dirty dog was not going to so jd mcdonough might want to
00:15:31thank his lucky stars with his tag bomb and all of a sudden dom's now helping out dom was frozen in fear
00:15:39who was paralyzed and it took a damn bower to come down hey when you're out here you're supposed to
00:15:44help
00:15:44i did help
00:15:53i need to teach ria respect i don't want the advice from someone who
00:16:23lost
00:16:27so i will
00:16:33kairi please talk to asuka
00:16:37asuka is why we are here we must listen to
00:16:43i'm
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00:17:00backstage with l.a night uh l.a this past weekend at wrestle paluta you were the special guest referee
00:17:06usos and the visions braun breaker and bronson reed i was curious if you think that your
00:17:14unique referee style maybe played a role in the seemingly lingering tension between you
00:17:21my god are you wordy will you let me talk to you yeah here's the thing whatever happened on saturday jay
00:17:29comes in here all hot and i just got to think to myself should this guy be worrying about being so hot
00:17:35at me or should he maybe worry about his health a little bit i gotta be honest the only reason things
00:17:40went down the way they did on saturday i was trying to make sure jay was okay you saw what happened to
00:17:44him i'm over here making sure are you good are you good to go he shoves me out of the way eats a
00:17:49spear through the table and the rest is history so i'll tell you what now he comes in here all hot at
00:17:54me and my man i do not want to hurt you i'm not trying to hurt you but if you make me i damn sure
00:18:00will because you talk about body and me but you might got to make sure you don't brain yourself
00:18:05because that's exactly what you did on the weekend and if you don't do it tonight that's okay because
00:18:09i'll do it for you a little bft for your troubles with everybody saying l a night yeah
00:18:27a half weeks to crown jewel and push australia of what loaded action still to go here at the
00:18:39court center
00:19:09This next match is scheduled for one song.
00:19:35Introducing first, from San Francisco, California.
00:19:39Weighing in at 242 pounds, main event, Jey Uso.
00:19:53They are Yeet in Evansville.
00:19:56You've got two options in life, Joe Tess, whether Yeet or Retreat, and I think we know exactly
00:20:02which one Jey Uso is going to choose every single week.
00:20:07What an interesting night for Jey.
00:20:09A night that has his own school brother questioning where Jey's head is at.
00:20:13Had Cody Rhodes talk to him about it all.
00:20:15But in the end, he will have this in front of him.
00:20:19Dealing with a very angry L.A. night.
00:20:22On a night where it is Yeet versus Yeah.
00:20:28And that is part of your way next.
00:20:31You've got the rhythm now, Joe.
00:20:32One, two, three, two, one, two, three.
00:20:39Oh yeah.
00:20:40Oh yeah.
00:20:41Oh yeah.
00:20:42Oh ya.
00:20:51Oh yeah.
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00:21:25It's so good.
00:21:26No, no.
00:21:27Oh, okay.
00:21:28Yeah.
00:21:29Yeah.
00:21:30Yeah.
00:21:31Oh, yeah.
00:21:32I'm about to get him, huh?
00:21:34Oh, yeah.
00:21:35Hold on.
00:21:36Let's go.
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00:24:24Wade, the megastar is back to doing what he does best.
00:24:28His usefulness as a referee was, let's just say, questionable at best.
00:24:35I think I'd be generous if I described it as applying weak enforcement of the rules the other night in Indy.
00:24:43Well, he was self-affected.
00:24:45He was going to be flimsy with the rule book, and I don't think the rule book existed.
00:24:51I don't think there was one.
00:24:52Aside from the pin right at the end, I mean, it wasn't supposed to be a no disqualification match, but L.A. Night felt it.
00:24:58Oh, I mean, this is exactly what you would expect based on everything we have seen.
00:25:08Of course, Jay describing the fact that he had issues with L.A. Night on Saturday.
00:25:12Now, I mean, these two have had issues for a bit.
00:25:15Remember September 8th, when you so speared L.A. Night on September 15th, a BFT receipt retaliation from L.A.
00:25:23Well, I don't believe they were tagging just a few weeks ago.
00:25:26Oh!
00:25:28It's not like they're going to be tagging again any time soon.
00:25:30There's some real bad blood between these two that was toxic at Wrestle Palooza.
00:25:37Listen, we have broadcast a lot of Jay Uso matches.
00:25:41Is it me, or is there a different edge to him early on?
00:25:45Yeah, there's definitely a different side.
00:25:47I think it's been coming out over the past few weeks for Jay Uso.
00:25:50And you've got to remember...
00:25:53Oh!
00:25:55Earlier this year, Jay Uso was a guy chasing and trying to get to the World Heavyweight Championship.
00:26:01He got there...
00:26:02Oh, man, oh, man, that didn't take long.
00:26:05Once you get to the top of the mountain, and you like it up there,
00:26:09you're really irritated when you're no longer there.
00:26:12I think that's part of trying to BFT right on the back there.
00:26:15Yeah, that jumping neckbreaker really changed things.
00:26:17Part of his attitude change for Jay Uso is exactly that.
00:26:21He's going to watch out here.
00:26:25He just got out of the way.
00:26:27Oh, the clothesline right on the floor.
00:26:35Both men down.
00:26:36Jumping neckbreaker turned things around from L.A. Knight.
00:26:49And then Jay Uso, moments ago, with a big clothesline that roared the megastar.
00:26:56You're going to see L.A. Knight trying to gather himself along our reinforced announce table.
00:27:09It's a big volume for the popularity of these two.
00:27:13We've got dueling chaps right now, both 50-50 split in this audience.
00:27:23Just draping him across our announce desk.
00:27:27That's a great thing about Jay Uso.
00:27:29He's simply not going to win a power game against a superstar belt like L.A. Knight.
00:27:33You've got to rely on your other assets.
00:27:38Oh, how hard did he just go into that barrier, Wade?
00:27:43Completely pole-axed him.
00:27:45Both men now down.
00:27:46They came out of the block's heart.
00:27:49Two balls attacking one another.
00:27:52For now at least, Jay Uso getting the better of it.
00:27:56And L.A. Knight receiving the referee's count on the outside.
00:28:02What a treat for these fans here in Evansville.
00:28:07Two days removed from that epic tag team match in Indy.
00:28:13Where L.A. Knight was, as we described, the Lindsay guest referee.
00:28:19Love the rules.
00:28:20A guest is in such a mess right here.
00:28:22We're trying to get fixed up as we speak.
00:28:24And that mess was caused by the skull of Jay Uso,
00:28:27who somehow has bounced back and taken control of the match.
00:28:34L.A. Knight able to counter it, get out the back door, and again!
00:28:43The success he's had with the neckbreaker early on here is paying off.
00:28:47One, two, three, four, nine, two!
00:28:54Oh, he went to go crashing with that knee in the corner,
00:28:57and just at the last second, Uso able to get out of the way.
00:29:00Both superstars are here in a banger.
00:29:04This crowd is loving it.
00:29:05Here we are, Jay Uso and L.A. Knight, as Jay goes into the cover.
00:29:17Jay's brother, Jimmy, has had such concern with Jay lately.
00:29:21He thought perhaps they were on their way to prioritizing a rematch with the Vision,
00:29:25with the bronze, but it was Jay who said,
00:29:28no, L.A. Knight is what I'm asking for, is what I want tonight,
00:29:33and that's what he gets, and L.A. Knight has been fired up for this one
00:29:36as he delivers a right hand to Jay.
00:29:40It's so difficult to focus on the Vision
00:29:42when you have the specter of L.A. Knight lurking everywhere you go.
00:29:45You've got to deal with one problem before you face the next one,
00:29:49and tonight is the night that Jay Uso needs to deal with the L.A. Knight problem.
00:29:53And look at Knight, that quickness to get up to the top from the Superplex.
00:30:03It's a heavy landing for Jay Uso, but also a heavy one from the top
00:30:07for the guy who executed the move.
00:30:10L.A. Knight unable to make the cover after sustaining that attack
00:30:15on main event Jay Uso.
00:30:17You see the medical tape on that forehead near the hairline of Jay Uso.
00:30:24The brutality, what he went through on Saturday night,
00:30:28the war scars of this business.
00:30:34Yeah, and Yeet, back and forth,
00:30:37toeing the line, center of the ring.
00:30:44Carries the punch, delivers right, hands on his own.
00:30:47What's looking for a little extra something?
00:30:54Oh, BFT attempt by the Megastar.
00:30:56Old Superstars tapping into the roar of this crowd.
00:31:00Look at L.A. Knight!
00:31:03Into the cover to put Jay away.
00:31:06Man, Burning Hammer connecting with Jay Uso,
00:31:10and Jay Uso just about enough to kick out.
00:31:13This is a move rarely seen from L.A. Knight,
00:31:16but executed spot on there.
00:31:19And Jay Uso right on the top of his head.
00:31:24Two times he's attempted the BFT.
00:31:26Couldn't connect for that Burning Hammer.
00:31:28Has done damage here.
00:31:30He's looking for it again.
00:31:31Oh, there's a roll-up by Uso.
00:31:32Handful of tights, too.
00:31:34Trying everything he can to put away the Megastar,
00:31:37but it's not working.
00:31:38Oh!
00:31:39But this time hanging on to the top rope
00:31:42and able to deny the jumping neckbreaker.
00:31:45Great reflexes there from Jay Uso.
00:31:47Had the move well scouted.
00:31:49Oh, out and to the floor!
00:31:50Man, these guys have not slowed down since the word go,
00:31:56and these are two big athletes.
00:31:58And it mirrors the intensity,
00:32:00and it mirrors the emotions
00:32:02of everything they have had for each other in recent weeks.
00:32:06Super kick by Uso.
00:32:08Straight into the cover-up of that.
00:32:10And it's not going to be enough.
00:32:12Somebody has to run out of gas soon.
00:32:14The way these two have been going,
00:32:16100 miles an hour from the second the bell rang,
00:32:20both tanks have to be running dry now.
00:32:25Neither of them are able to even stand at present.
00:32:29Completely spent.
00:32:32Motivated by hatred for their opponent.
00:32:36You see L.A. Knight trying to get to his feet.
00:32:38Jay came charging in, was denied.
00:32:41And again, L.A. Knight, he delivers that DDT.
00:32:46And he finds the energy off of that offensive weapon.
00:32:50If you're a betting man, all your money is on.
00:32:56His signature, jump-up elbow.
00:32:59The leaping elbow from L.A. Knight.
00:33:02He's feeling it, Wayne.
00:33:03Shrugged it all off.
00:33:04Turned himself back into that perpetual motion machine.
00:33:07Line up for the pit.
00:33:08Oh, the vision is here.
00:33:10The vision is here to be dealt with.
00:33:13The vision who hate both men in this matchup.
00:33:17They've had numerous issues over the past few weeks.
00:33:19And L.A. Knight just beating them both to the punch.
00:33:22Keep your eyes open, L.A. Knight.
00:33:24Spear!
00:33:25He was fighting off Braun Breaker and Bronson Reed.
00:33:29Turns around.
00:33:31Eats the spear.
00:33:32And now...
00:33:33Uso Splash!
00:33:38Shoulders down!
00:33:40Jay capitalizes on it!
00:33:42Well, that was one hell of a battle, Joe Tez, but inadvertently assisting J.Uso with that victory
00:33:58with a vision who completely distracted L.A. Knight.
00:34:02And L.A. Knight paid the price there.
00:34:04And J.Uso has nothing to do with L.A. Knight from here on.
00:34:09You're on your own now, pal.
00:34:12Breaker and Dick Bronson Reed came on the attack.
00:34:17L.A. Knight fought them off.
00:34:20Hey, come help me here.
00:34:22Everybody's doing it.
00:34:24Come.
00:34:25Help me.
00:34:32Jimmy's saying we've got to do something about this, and J.Uso walks off with him.
00:34:35Yeah, he's made it quite clear he wants nothing to do with L.A. Knight or anyone who's...
00:34:39He's got to do something about that, but Jimmy Uso clearly still has a heart and is out here to try and protect his fallen friend, L.A. Knight.
00:34:49And Jimmy comes in with the chair to fend off.
00:34:52No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:35:05Marker commands of Brom Breaker and finally gets through.
00:35:10I'll say this.
00:35:12Jimmy Uso is one brave, selfless man, but that's not going to help the relationship with three brother J.
00:35:21He's been adamant they've got to have each other's backs and nobody else's.
00:35:25Brom Breaker, the badass as the Oracle pulls him down.
00:35:31It took a while to tame Brom Breaker.
00:35:35Let's find a vision, of course, in a rematch with the Uso's.
00:35:39Next week, a rematch from their match at Wrestlepalooza.
00:35:43This is just going into disarray by special guest ref L.A. Knight.
00:35:47OTC, OTC, OTC, OTC.
00:35:51You know what?
00:35:51I think it's fake.
00:35:52I don't think he even got you a real one because that's what Cody Rhodes is like.
00:35:55Fake.
00:35:56He's fake.
00:35:57He's foamy.
00:35:58He's trying to curry favor with everybody, especially you.
00:36:01Because he knows how dangerous you are.
00:36:03Just like them Uso's out there with their stupid little four letters, one word, one syllable, one brain cell.
00:36:12And they're disrespecting our voice.
00:36:14We've got Cody Rhodes out there talking about me.
00:36:16You're a lovely wife.
00:36:18You're lovely.
00:36:18There's lots of things you can say about me, okay?
00:36:21You can say that I'm dangerous.
00:36:22You can say that I'm intelligent.
00:36:23You can say that I'm the greatest female wrestler of all time because I am.
00:36:27And it's not just me saying it, okay?
00:36:29Yeah?
00:36:29Other people say it.
00:36:30Sports Illustrated says it.
00:36:31The Bleacher Report says it.
00:36:33ESPN says it.
00:36:35And this crowd, this crowd are just there along with every word.
00:36:39They're not fans.
00:36:40They are thieves.
00:36:42They are thieves and they are trying to steal everything that we have done.
00:36:46Everything that we have built.
00:36:47And if we allow them, they will do that.
00:36:50We've been too lenient, okay?
00:36:52Because there's important people that haven't been here, that haven't done what we have done.
00:36:56Like CM Punk, like AJ Lee, like Cody frickin Rhodes.
00:36:59So you know what I'm going to do?
00:37:01I'm going to make an example.
00:37:06Yep.
00:37:07That's what I'm going to do.
00:37:18Ria?
00:37:21Are we even allowed to be around each other?
00:37:26Ria.
00:37:26This is important.
00:37:29Look, okay.
00:37:30I'm really sorry about wrestling palooza.
00:37:34Ria, I need you to call off the match.
00:37:39Ria, I'm sick of Oscar being disrespectful.
00:37:43Look, I'm really sorry about the match.
00:37:44It has to happen.
00:37:47Look, think of it this way.
00:37:48Maybe Oscar and I, we can beat the respect into each other.
00:37:51Kind of like what we did.
00:37:52Fine.
00:37:58Ria, just please be careful around Oscar.
00:38:05Wait.
00:38:06What do you mean?
00:38:08Oscar is family.
00:38:10I get it.
00:38:11Oscar is family.
00:38:12And that's why it hurts even more when you can't trust your own family.
00:38:16Ria, please, believe me.
00:38:18I know all about it.
00:38:19Then, you know I wouldn't be here without Oscar.
00:38:24I can trust her.
00:38:25Can I trust you?
00:38:29Yo, that's not what I meant.
00:38:32Right now, I want to welcome three men who enjoyed some time in the winner's circle tonight here on Raw.
00:38:53The team of the War Raiders and their partner, Penta.
00:39:03Eric Ivar, I want to start with you guys.
00:39:09You were in an Anything Goes match earlier on tonight and everything went.
00:39:13I see some bruises on the arms.
00:39:14I know probably physically you're not feeling too great, but how good does it feel to put the New Day behind you?
00:39:22New Day could have chose to move on.
00:39:25They could have chose peace.
00:39:26But they chose to complain.
00:39:30They chose to cry.
00:39:33They chose war.
00:39:34And when it comes to war, the War Raiders have no mercy.
00:39:39We feel no remorse.
00:39:41And there's just one thing left on our minds.
00:39:46Gold.
00:39:48And there's not a soul on the planet that can keep us from recapturing the World Tag Team Championships.
00:39:55Because Raw is war.
00:40:02Penta.
00:40:03Penta.
00:40:04You're my loco amigo.
00:40:08It was an honor to fight by your side.
00:40:12Me too.
00:40:13Me too.
00:40:14And you know what?
00:40:16Everybody loves Penta.
00:40:18New Day.
00:40:19When you don't like Penta.
00:40:21You think Penta is dangerous?
00:40:22You think Penta is dangerous?
00:40:25You're right.
00:40:26Penta is the most dangerous man in WWE.
00:40:32I will destroy al pendejo de Dominic Mysterio.
00:40:39And become Intercontinental Champion.
00:40:45Dominic Mysterio, este mensaje es para ti.
00:40:49Deme a los ojos, cabrón.
00:40:51Deme a los ojos.
00:40:52Te voy a enseñar a respetar la lucha libre.
00:40:58Y te voy a enseñar a respetar a todas las personas, cabrón.
00:41:03Te voy a decir algo.
00:41:05Te voy a ser mi hijo.
00:41:10Dominic Mysterio, prepárate.
00:41:13Porque te voy a corralar.
00:41:14No me importa donde estés.
00:41:16¿Y sabes por qué?
00:41:17Porque yo soy Penta.
00:41:21El cero.
00:41:26War Raiders, Penta, thank you guys so much.
00:41:29Enjoy your victory.
00:41:29And of course, enjoy your goals on Championship Aspirations.
00:41:33It's almost made of that time.
00:41:34Let's send you back to Monday Night Raw.
00:41:35Awesome lineup of bests on WWE podcast this week.
00:41:51Stephanie McMahon has an amazing conversation with Tyrese Halliburton.
00:41:55Meanwhile, Steph's a newsmaker herself, as she received a well-deserved surprise.
00:42:00Live on ESPN, Saturday night.
00:42:10Steph, is that seat open?
00:42:11We have known each other for quite a long time.
00:42:16Are you ready?
00:42:22It is my esteemed honor to be able to induct you as the first member in the class of 2026,
00:42:37WWE Hall of Fame.
00:42:41Everything that she has done for all of us here at WWE over the years.
00:42:49The leadership she's provided, hidden in the ring, putting her body on the line.
00:42:53Such a powerful role model for young women around the world.
00:42:56So well-deserved.
00:42:57I'm so happy and proud of her.
00:43:00Always there for everybody.
00:43:01Stephanie McMahon deservedly.
00:43:03Be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
00:43:05Ladies and gentlemen, give it up for Stephanie McMahon.
00:43:18We extend our congratulations to Stephanie.
00:43:20It'll be a great celebration in 2026.
00:43:23Triple H summed it up well the other night on the post show when he recognized her for the role that she played with young women.
00:43:29And listen, keep in mind, as a performer and as an executive wing.
00:43:34Yeah, I mean, Stephanie McMahon has a long history of being an incredible entertainer on camera.
00:43:41But more importantly, too, guys like me and indeed you, Joe Tez, I know you agree.
00:43:44Behind the scenes, always a beloved figure.
00:43:48Congratulations, Stephanie McMahon, on your 2026 WWE Hall of Fame.
00:43:54Hey, I want to remind you, we will have a special start time again next week for Raw on Netflix.
00:44:01We'll be in Raleigh, North Carolina.
00:44:027 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. Pacific.
00:44:06And let's remind you what is coming your way.
00:44:10We just saw Rusev and Dirty Dom ringside.
00:44:14There's no more running.
00:44:16There's no more avoiding Rusev for Dirty Dom.
00:44:18The number one contender, Rusev, who took care of J.D. McDonough tonight.
00:44:24Now the Intercontinental Championship match that he wants and happens in North Carolina.
00:44:30Well, Dirty Dom might need another doctor's note next week.
00:44:33We'll see where he can pull off.
00:44:34But there's also the temperamental Bayley, who pulled out a major job versus Roxanne Perez earlier tonight.
00:44:42Now she gets to compete against Roxanne's powerhouse tag partner, Raquel, next week on Raw from Raleigh, North Carolina.
00:44:50And we get the WrestlePeruza rematch.
00:44:54And it is official that it is a tag team tornado match with the Usos against the Visions Bronze.
00:45:04What a showdown coming your way.
00:45:06Raw on Netflix next Monday.
00:45:09Raw on Netflix next Monday.
00:45:39The trio are poised for a reign of supremacy unlike the world has ever witnessed.
00:45:46Many believed they were gone forever.
00:45:51Relics of old, like Guadalupe Caracara.
00:45:56But they have been restored, rejuvenated, stronger than ever.
00:46:04Cunning.
00:46:06Unmilded.
00:46:07Enigmatic.
00:46:09Enigmatic.
00:46:10Nature itself is healing as the dynasty of El Grande Americano grows in power and takes its rightful place on the throne of WWE.
00:46:22Long live Lucha Libre.
00:46:26Long live the dominion of El Grande Americano.
00:46:31Training harder than ever.
00:46:35I see it.
00:46:35Two sessions a day.
00:46:36Blood, sweat, tears.
00:46:38Crazy bruising.
00:46:39I know that whoever you give me, I can handle my own out there.
00:46:42I'm confident.
00:46:43Listen, I believe you.
00:46:44I believe that you believe what you're saying.
00:46:46The tenacity is off the charts.
00:46:47But you know this women's division right now is the most competitive it's ever been.
00:46:51How about this?
00:46:52You keep doing what you're doing.
00:46:54Give me some time.
00:46:54Let me find the right opportunity for you.
00:46:56And then I'll let you handle the rest.
00:46:59All right.
00:46:59You won't regret this.
00:47:00I know I won't.
00:47:02I don't regret it.
00:47:09These Americanos are starting to piss me off.
00:47:12And you know how petty I am.
00:47:14I will go to Great Leeds to hurt somebody.
00:47:17I know you will.
00:47:18En realidad, eso es basura.
00:47:21And it's a disgrace for me and for all the luchadores in this business.
00:47:26Okay.
00:47:26That's right.
00:47:27Every time we go to the ring, there's another freaking Americano down there.
00:47:29I know.
00:47:30How many are there?
00:47:30Do you know what, Pierce?
00:47:33We want those pendejos in the ring next week.
00:47:38Which two?
00:47:38Which two?
00:47:39You signed them.
00:47:40You pick them.
00:47:40Whichever.
00:47:41I'll tell you what.
00:47:42I'll talk to the Americanos.
00:47:44But consider the tag match official.
00:47:47Awesome.
00:47:47Take care.
00:47:48Got it, baby.
00:47:49Uh-oh.
00:47:50Maybe we don't sign any more Americanos.
00:47:52At least for a week or two.
00:47:55Right.
00:47:56On next week, just got even better.
00:48:03Styles and Dragon lead the Americanos.
00:48:05The following contest is scheduled for once fall.
00:48:24Introducing first, being accompanied by Kari Zane, from Osaka, Japan, representing the Kabuki Warriors, Asuka!
00:48:37Asuka, who has been displaying overwhelming controlling behavior lately.
00:48:45Now she has to try to control mommy, Rhea Ripley, after what went down backstage earlier tonight.
00:48:55This is our incredible main event that has developed.
00:48:59Yeah, I'm still blown away we're getting this.
00:49:01We came here tonight, Joe Test.
00:49:02Didn't quite know what we were going to get in for a main event.
00:49:05But we're getting this?
00:49:06Asuka, Rhea Ripley?
00:49:08For free tonight?
00:49:10Wow!
00:49:11ELE level action.
00:49:13And a match-up.
00:49:14Right in front of us here at Evansville, Indiana.
00:49:17And I'll say this for Asuka.
00:49:18You say it's a domineering personality.
00:49:21Usually, Asuka is right.
00:49:22Asuka offered to help EOSky defeat Stephanie Vaker at Wrestlepalooza.
00:49:28An offer that was turned down by Sky.
00:49:30And EO, how did that work out for you?
00:49:33It was a thrilling match.
00:49:35It was highly competitive.
00:49:37EO wanted to do it on her own.
00:49:38EO then had a conversation earlier with Rhea asking her that this match doesn't happen.
00:49:44Of course, EO, with great respect for Asuka, for everything she has done in her career.
00:49:49But Rhea has lost patience.
00:49:51This is what you tell us!
00:49:58And her opponent, from Amelie Dells, Australia!
00:50:24Rhea, Rhea, Ripley!
00:50:30Joe, I thought we peaked the Wrestlepalooza.
00:50:32I really did.
00:50:33The first guy doesn't get any better than that, does it?
00:50:36But, two days later, the hits just keep coming.
00:50:40Yeah, you see all those bones out for a moment like this.
00:50:44Rhea Ripley and all the intensity she brings.
00:50:48We've seen it time and again.
00:50:51We're fighting for the Women's World title in that thrilling triple-threaded SummerSlam when Naomi retained.
00:50:58Showing admiration and support for EO Sky.
00:51:01But things took a turn tonight.
00:51:04Asuka pushed too hard, too far.
00:51:07And there's no turning back.
00:51:10Rhea Ripley is ready.
00:51:12The unadulterated face of women's wrestling in 2025, with or without the gold.
00:51:22Arguably, the face of wrestling itself.
00:51:26Rhea Ripley, the three-time world champion.
00:51:31First time these two have gone one-on-one since December of 22.
00:52:00And it is on.
00:52:02The unexpected main event that has this place thrown.
00:52:07We are underway with Rhea Ripley and Asuka.
00:52:11Big mammy chance.
00:52:12Not a seat was used for an entire entrance.
00:52:15Boy, does the world love Rhea bloody Ripley.
00:52:18Asuka right on the attack.
00:52:23And striking combination from Asuka.
00:52:25She's immediately going to the back of the left leg.
00:52:28And my stats guy pulled something up.
00:52:32These two have competed several times in the past.
00:52:34But to be clear, one-on-one.
00:52:36The pinning combination from Asuka.
00:52:38Asuka has never defeated Rhea Ripley.
00:52:41So he did a hot start from Asuka.
00:52:44But it didn't work.
00:52:46And immediately, mommy's on top.
00:52:48Yeah, two times they met for the WWE women's.
00:52:52Excuse me, three times they've met Ripley 2-0.
00:52:55One of those was a no contest.
00:52:57But to your point, Ripley has gotten the best of her with those title matches.
00:53:01And far be it from me to criticize Asuka in any way.
00:53:25She's clearly a far better competitor than I ever was.
00:53:28However, if you get Rhea Ripley down and you stand in the ring celebrating, not capitalizing,
00:53:36then I would argue that is a major error.
00:53:39We'll get away from Rhea's effort there.
00:53:42Come on, come on back in.
00:53:46She wants her in the center of the ring.
00:53:47Well, the mind games of Asuka, you're not quite sure what you're getting with Asuka.
00:53:51Certainly over the past two or three months, there's been a seismic shift in the mindset of Asuka.
00:53:58You don't really know what you're dealing with.
00:54:00Asuka, you're playing.
00:54:01Asuka.
00:54:01Asuka, push it correct.
00:54:03All right, all right.
00:54:04All right.
00:54:04Baiting in the Australian was Asuka.
00:54:07Two, three, four, come on.
00:54:11All right, come on.
00:54:11All right, come on.
00:54:12All right.
00:54:12All right.
00:54:13All right.
00:54:13All right.
00:54:13New playing to this crowd here, feeling very confident with what she's been able to
00:54:18accomplish early on against Rhea Ripley.
00:54:21sending her up to the floor near us right in front of our announce desk
00:54:28not feel comfortable in close proximity to Asuka
00:54:32nope never know what she's going to do with the varied attack and now she's holding her up
00:54:37Kairi saying I can't I can't well that's smart by Kairi saying because the referee's looking
00:54:44straight at her I don't know if that was Kairi saying not wanting to take a cheap shot or just
00:54:48wanting to protect Asuka on the chances of winning this match because that would have
00:54:52been an instant disqualification Rhea coming right back up to the apron
00:55:08statuesque physique of Rhea Ripley just built for combat she really is all the physical gifts you
00:55:15could want but of course the skill and bettering experience of Asuka is opposite her tonight Wade
00:55:22I'll tell you right now it's almost impossible to enjoy competing against some of the level of Rhea
00:55:28Ripley because you're constantly up against it you're constantly in a war to try and survive but
00:55:34Asuka is simply having fun tonight and that speaks volumes to the caliber of competitor that she is she
00:55:41has completely neutralized Rhea Ripley from the work job as you see Rhea is trying to power
00:55:48out of this position
00:55:55as you see how effective she was the beating she took moments ago welcome to the Asuka show it has been pure
00:56:09empress of tomorrow from the work go in this one and struggling to really get a foothold in it has been Rhea Ripley and when was the
00:56:16last time you could say that oh that dragon screw right through the ropes way and that right leg taking damage what a smart move there by
00:56:25Asuka the bigger more powerful superstar take her off her feet shred some ligaments suddenly she ain't so big and scary
00:56:31and that right leg
00:56:35what a smart move there by Asuka the bigger more powerful superstar take her off her feet shred some ligaments suddenly she ain't so big and scary
00:56:41and that right leg taking damage but what a smart move there by Asuka the bigger more powerful superstar take her off her feet shred some ligaments suddenly she ain't so big and scary
00:56:46look at her just talking right to her face a reminder of what is coming your way on Friday night SmackDown so much to be determined with Tiffany Shretton Jade Cardor and Nia Jax who will face Stephanie Bacare at Crown Jewel for the Women's Championship that's only two and a half weeks away but Friday night
00:56:50SmackDown so much to be determined with Tiffany Shretton Jade Cardor and Nia Jax who will face Stephanie Bacare at Crown Jewel for the Women's Championship that's only two and a half weeks away but Friday is going to determine so much
00:57:03Stephanie Bacare has said she will be in attendance this Friday at SmackDown for that massive triple threat matchup we're talking about massive we've got a massive match on our hands right now and Rhea Ripley is suddenly moving through the gears
00:57:18look at the speed look at the speed look at the power look at the brutality as she would say
00:57:24the technique
00:57:25Ripcord kick to the jaw
00:57:27oh and that drop kick
00:57:29Rhea Ripley's awoken and so has this audience
00:57:35Rhea Ripley bridging arching and that right shoulder getting up by Asuka
00:57:43Rhea Ripley is so well round it used to be in everyone's estimation
00:57:47a power wrestler now she has it all the technique too
00:57:52and of course durability for days
00:57:55some wrath living inside her body that takes her to places most women will never reach
00:58:04trying to set up the racial's edge there
00:58:06oh and right back to that leg is Asuka
00:58:10such a veteran move of awareness by Asuka
00:58:13and able to kick out is Rhea
00:58:18I mean this has been 90% Asuka dominating this matchup
00:58:23and that literally never happens to Rhea Ripley and at this point in a match with a damaged wheel
00:58:31starting to question her own abilities must be Rhea Ripley
00:58:35by the way you see that headline across the bottom of your screen moments ago that Jey Uso
00:58:39getting the best of LA night and then the vision coming in to attack it was Jimmy Uso
00:58:44who came to their defense we will have a rematch at that Wrestle Palooza tag team match
00:58:49next week on Raw on Netflix and it's tornado tag team match
00:58:53Ripley's having a fight for her life here and it's a fight she appears to be losing
00:58:57Asuka just has all the answers
00:58:59that kick right to the midsection and now working that leg again
00:59:04best striker in the women's division is Asuka
00:59:08getting switched by Rhea trying to get the best in position herself back and forth they go who will get
00:59:14the leverage they need Ripley holds on to that rope and comes in with the big boot
00:59:20just on time is Rhea Ripley when she needed it
00:59:25the limb length
00:59:26shortcut to success
00:59:29to the floor she goes and Asuka took all that damage
00:59:35turning point for Rhea Ripley
00:59:44you can see Rhea
00:59:50trying to work out that left leg
00:59:53right leg took damage early and then it's the left leg in the midst of this match that has been a concern
01:00:00yeah and this is what Rhea Ripley now has to figure out with that busted leg
01:00:04what parts of your offense should you stay away from and when you get this deep into a matchup
01:00:10the problem is you're not thinking you're working on instincts and that can be a bad thing when you're trying to avoid aggravating a previous injury
01:00:19trying to shake it off but clearly with a bit of a limp is Ripley but Ripley now in command
01:00:29and pains her up on that second rope and then tosses her to the floor
01:00:36I was saying desperately trying to assist Asuka here trying to
01:00:41barf instructions are all in timid fashion but it's not helping
01:00:45I mean just waving her arms hoping for the best
01:00:48good luck with that being a strategy and stopping Rhea Ripley
01:00:51pleading I don't think so
01:00:54pleading to the front row to this
01:00:57baby moment
01:00:58hugging the audience what are you doing Kyrie
01:01:00I mean when Asuka reflects on this match if she sees that there's going to be something that's said
01:01:05I mean you mentioned it earlier clearly Asuka is the domineering personality of the two
01:01:12Kyrie can be something of a wallflower
01:01:15see Rhea Ripley friendly reset that left leg
01:01:26Brown wants more of it and they're getting it
01:01:28well Ripley's problem here is she's just not able to pick up the pace
01:01:32she has command here and this is a good move here from Rhea Ripley
01:01:37allow yourself a little recovery time while still turning up the pressure on your opponent
01:01:42and Wade that can take so much out of a rifle
01:01:47yeah especially this oh oh the shoulders are down for a moment
01:01:50especially this deep into a matchup you're desperately sucking on oxygen
01:01:54trying to get some oxygen back in your lungs
01:01:58and it's not easy to do that with that vice-like grip with the legs of Rhea Ripley
01:02:05reversed into an ankle lock in the blink of an eye
01:02:12she's a back and forth they go who will get the leverage they need
01:02:17Ripley holds on to that rope and comes in with the big boot
01:02:21just on time is Rhea Ripley when she needed it
01:02:25limb length
01:02:27short cut to success
01:02:29to the floor she goes
01:02:32and Asuka took all that damage
01:02:35turning point for Rhea Ripley
01:02:38you can see Rhea Wade trying to work out that left leg
01:02:54right leg took damage early and then it's the left leg in the midst of this match that has been a concern
01:03:01yeah and this is what Rhea Ripley now has to figure out with that busted leg
01:03:05what parts of your offense should you stay away from
01:03:08and when you get this deep into a matchup the problem is you're not thinking
01:03:12you're working on instincts
01:03:14and that can be a bad thing when you're trying to avoid aggravating a previous injury
01:03:19trying to shake it off but clearly with a bit of a limp is Ripley but Ripley now in command
01:03:29he hangs her up on that second rope and then tosses her to the floor
01:03:36to the floor
01:03:37Kyrie saying desperately trying to assist Asuka here trying to
01:03:42bark in stretches they're all in timid fashion but it's not helping
01:03:46I mean just waving her arms hoping for the best
01:03:49good luck with that being a strategy and stopping Rhea Ripley
01:03:53pleading? I don't think so
01:03:55pleading to the front row to do something
01:03:57in a baby moment
01:03:59hugging the audience what are you doing Kyrie?
01:04:02I mean when Asuka reflects on this match if she sees that there's going to be something that's said
01:04:09I mean you mentioned it earlier clearly Asuka is the domineering personality of the two
01:04:14Kyrie can be something of a wallflower
01:04:18she's Rhea Ripley friendly he set that left leg
01:04:26Brown wants more of it and they're getting it
01:04:29well Ripley's problem here is she's just not able to pick up the pace she has command here
01:04:34and this is a good move here from Rhea Ripley
01:04:37allow yourself a little recovery time while still turning up the pressure on your opponent
01:04:44and Wade that can take so much out of a rival
01:04:47yeah especially this oh oh those shoulders are down for a moment
01:04:50especially this deep into a matchup you're desperately sucking on oxygen
01:04:54trying to get some oxygen back in your lungs
01:04:58and it's not easy to do that with that vice-like grip with the legs of Rhea Ripley
01:05:05you burst into an ankle lock in the blink of an eye
01:05:08Asuka has just countered moments ago against Rhea Ripley with that ankle lock wave
01:05:19well that is how dangerous Asuka really is a technical wizard
01:05:23and when it looked like it was turning into the Rhea Ripley show
01:05:27just like that Asuka grabbed control
01:05:30back and forth they have gone
01:05:34swinging all over the place two women at the very top of this industry
01:05:39two women who knows
01:05:41you know what it's like to hold that goal
01:05:43four times the world champion is Asuka
01:05:45three times Rhea Ripley
01:05:48they have gone back and forth in recent weeks
01:05:51and Rhea's patience was tested
01:05:53with the way Asuka was managing and handling things with Io Sky
01:05:58tonight it went too far
01:06:00Asuka may well have burnt herself out in the early going to this one
01:06:03almost a rope-a-dope strategy from Rhea Ripley
01:06:07Rhea's up top superplexed
01:06:09did you hear and see the impact that both took?
01:06:12yeah that is not a common move for Rhea Ripley
01:06:14she landed very high in the neck and shoulders
01:06:16she's grabbing the spine up at the moment
01:06:18watch the landing of Ripley
01:06:20you don't want to land quite as high on the back
01:06:23as she did there
01:06:24but of course Asuka
01:06:25taking an even worse landing on that one
01:06:28just the way that rotation was
01:06:30and you saw the upper back of Rhea Ripley crashing down
01:06:35so both of the competitors are looking to rally up here
01:06:40that shot to the knee of Ripley earlier
01:06:43has clearly thrown her up again slightly
01:06:45and she's struggling to get back to a regular form ever since
01:06:49it is that left leg that Asuka was targeting throughout the middle of this match
01:06:54as they trade in the center of the ring
01:06:57strike after strike
01:06:59don't want to trade with a bigger stronger superstar like Ripley
01:07:03but you do
01:07:04oh look at this look at this by Asuka
01:07:06look as a flash pin
01:07:07able to miss with a kick just get away from it
01:07:10both of them trying to bring their best in that spinning elbow
01:07:13next to the skull of Asuka
01:07:15but Asuka shaking off
01:07:16maybe the glancing blow
01:07:18more than anything
01:07:19that one certainly was not
01:07:21this is good stuff here
01:07:23as Rhea Ripley has Asuka in position
01:07:27Razor's Edge
01:07:29every bit of it
01:07:30mommy on the attack Wade
01:07:32shouts out Damian Priest
01:07:34the Terror Twins
01:07:35to cut it away
01:07:36and Asuka survives
01:07:37and gets that left shoulder up
01:07:39there's a lot of offense now being absorbed by Asuka
01:07:43another look at this Razor's Edge
01:07:45straight from Damian Priest's playbook
01:07:47following up with that
01:07:48just a shining wizard right to the jaw
01:07:51but Asuka equal to it
01:07:53but for how much longer
01:07:55look at Rhea just dragging Asuka back up
01:07:59grab it while she's going for it
01:08:01here we go Joe Tex
01:08:03panic stations for Asuka understandably so
01:08:06she was thinking riptide
01:08:07but instead you got to be so careful
01:08:09when she locks it in
01:08:10Asuka in position
01:08:12talking that shoulder
01:08:14trying to snap the arm with the arm bar
01:08:16fully extended now the right arm
01:08:18of Rhea Ripley
01:08:20now trying to block just in time
01:08:22how can she power up
01:08:24out of this arm bar
01:08:25and she somehow
01:08:26is able to turn things around
01:08:27and roll through
01:08:28and escape out the side door
01:08:30with his arm almost
01:08:31down to the shoulder
01:08:33taking all the damage
01:08:34of that post
01:08:35and the KO kick
01:08:37right to the temple
01:08:38lateral press
01:08:39doesn't hook the leg
01:08:40and Rhea survives it
01:08:43these two women are absolutely spent
01:08:46they have thrown everything at each other
01:08:49asuka drapes over Rhea
01:08:53they are exhausted
01:08:55two titans of this women's division
01:08:57giving everything they have here on Raw
01:09:00completely partisan crowd
01:09:03totally in favor of Rhea Ripley
01:09:06but right now that is not helping at all
01:09:08as Asuka holds her head in place
01:09:10and delivers right kick after right kick
01:09:13and comes back for more
01:09:15but Rhea catches it
01:09:17and you take six kicks for the jaw
01:09:19and come back with this
01:09:20and that's spinning elbow
01:09:22and again in the spinning kick
01:09:23and now the striking attack
01:09:24of Asuka
01:09:25taking up the pace at the right moment
01:09:28with that
01:09:29oh
01:09:30terrible landing there for Asuka
01:09:33Rhea Ripley is down and out
01:09:36on the floor
01:09:37after absorbing
01:09:38so much punishment
01:09:40well Asuka clearly said
01:09:41to Karrie Sane take a shot
01:09:42behind the reference back
01:09:43she did not do it
01:09:44she wouldn't follow orders earlier either
01:09:49Karrie Sane suddenly seems petrified of violence
01:09:52we're in the wrong industry
01:09:55if that's you
01:09:56she's coming our way
01:10:01slamming her head in the front
01:10:02of this reinforced announced desk
01:10:04help me out here will you please
01:10:14I'm assuming that's what Asuka was saying
01:10:17that is the order
01:10:18and running elbow from Asuka
01:10:20Oh Rhea folded her
01:10:23she went straight back
01:10:25and a big right forearm came with it
01:10:29and now Rhea
01:10:31looking to find something
01:10:32but instead it's Asuka
01:10:33locking her up again
01:10:35going back to that ankle and knee
01:10:37he was attacking it a little earlier this evening
01:10:40straight back at it
01:10:42trying to hyperextend that knee
01:10:44snap it back the wrong way
01:10:45now transitioning
01:10:46into an ankle lock
01:10:48to pull it off
01:10:49she put this off earlier today
01:10:51she had worked on that knee
01:10:52much earlier in the match
01:10:54and now that ankle block is set in
01:10:59Rhea here Rhea Ripley
01:11:00screaming in agony
01:11:02certainly heard it there
01:11:05and the end could be nigh for Rhea Ripley
01:11:08this has turned into all Asuka now
01:11:11the empress of tomorrow
01:11:13lighting her up
01:11:14oh my
01:11:15oh my Rhea
01:11:17just when she needed it most
01:11:19Wade
01:11:20oh this is such incredible action
01:11:23take a look at this
01:11:24first of all
01:11:25Ripley beating Asuka to the punch
01:11:27then the ankle of the plug
01:11:29turned into a German suplex
01:11:30German suplex
01:11:31and when it looked like
01:11:32Ripley was toast
01:11:33never write Manny off
01:11:35with one good leg
01:11:37a pinpoint drop kick
01:11:39to a flying empress of tomorrow
01:11:42that drop kick by Rhea Ripley
01:11:45you see the orders being given out
01:11:46by Asuka again
01:11:47I don't think Kyrie Zane is capable
01:11:49of executing these orders
01:11:51that's the issue we've had thus far
01:11:52in the match
01:11:53Kyrie's thinking about it here though
01:11:54isn't she
01:11:55she's coming up onto the apron
01:12:00right next to Rhea
01:12:02just do it Kyrie
01:12:04oh
01:12:06Rhea catches it
01:12:07with a big two way
01:12:09oh the empress impact backfires
01:12:12roll up by Rhea
01:12:13Rhea wins it
01:12:15Rhea wins it
01:12:17here is your winner
01:12:21Rhea Ripley
01:12:24well a kabuki collision
01:12:26there
01:12:27oh the mist
01:12:28points of mist in the ice
01:12:29the mist is in the ice wave
01:12:31Rhea gets misted
01:12:33and sometimes when you win
01:12:37really you lose
01:12:38and losing her eyesight
01:12:43is Rhea Ripley
01:12:45now Asuka is pointing to Kyrie
01:12:48and saying
01:12:49now do it
01:12:51as Rhea's been blinded here
01:12:54and Kyrie's on the attack
01:12:57and now they both are just beating down
01:13:01on a helpless misted Rhea Ripley
01:13:04Rhea Ripley
01:13:12EO Sky
01:13:14long time friend of the kabuki warriors
01:13:17that are having tensions
01:13:18wait up
01:13:22pleading with Asuka not to do this
01:13:24and looks like potentially a resolution is met
01:13:42ah somebody
01:13:44yep
01:13:45hugging it now
01:13:46coming it over
01:13:47right back
01:13:48and finally
01:13:49someone was able to talk some sense
01:13:51into Asuka
01:13:52and indeed Kyrie saying
01:13:54the damage clearly done already
01:13:56oh
01:13:57a spinning strike
01:13:59as Asuka turns on EO
01:14:01oh
01:14:12no
01:14:13no she's ordering Kyrie as well
01:14:18to attack
01:14:19and she is
01:14:20Kyrie is attacking EO Sky
01:14:22well Asuka has been at loggerheads with EO Sky for weeks now
01:14:26came to a boil after that loss at Russell Palooza
01:14:30oh
01:14:31this is
01:14:32this is horrible to see
01:14:35the respect and the thrust is long gone
01:14:38as Rhea Ripley is blinded
01:14:40from the mist in the eye
01:14:42oh
01:14:43and now Kyrie
01:14:44his
01:14:45another liner up
01:14:46Rhea's trying to get back to a beat
01:14:47she can't see
01:14:48Rhea can't see a thing
01:14:49she can't see a thing
01:14:50Empress Impact
01:14:51as Rhea can't see
01:14:53and EO's being beaten down
01:14:55oh as vicious as you like
01:14:56the Kabuki Warriors
01:14:58taking whatever they want tonight
01:15:00oh
01:15:01EO is just so compromised
01:15:03being held up here
01:15:05as Kyrie
01:15:07is just delivering on these brutal orders
01:15:10an insane elbow
01:15:12right across
01:15:14the upper body of EO
01:15:17rip the band-aid off
01:15:19Asuka got her wish
01:15:21can you believe this
01:15:24in this scene we're witnessing
01:15:28oh
01:15:30no
01:15:31no
01:15:32let's go
01:15:34let's go
01:15:35let's go
01:15:37ahh
01:15:41let's go
01:15:42לש
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