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00:00:00full rematch the usos have arrived for what is a dangerous assignment jimmy and jay reunited for
00:00:08tag team action at wrestlepalooza now the return engagement a tornado tag team match against the
00:00:14pigeon braun and bronson and judgment day has a busy night ahead raquel meets bailey dirty dom
00:00:25looks to defend his title oh los americanos here tonight as he gives the nod a friend is through
00:00:32with an ing ring match debut tonight as for what dom mysterio is dealing with well he better be ready
00:00:41the intercontinental championship number one contender is rusev the powerful veteran determined
00:00:47to rip through the self-proclaimed king of the lucha doors
00:01:07we are thrilled you are with us joe tessitore and wade barrett we are just 12 days away now wade from
00:01:13what is that incredible card that'll happen crown jewel in perth australia you get the sense
00:01:19anything could happen between now and then yes indeed especially here in north carolina a professional
00:01:25wrestling state and joe i'm in a professional wrestling state of mine so let's cut the chat
00:01:30and get this show started i love when you're like that my man now let's remind everybody what happened
00:01:35a week ago the shocking end to raw tonight oscar pushed too hard too far and there's no turning
00:01:46back rhea ripley is ready two women at the very top of this industry
00:01:54it has been pure empress of tomorrow from the word go in this woman
00:02:05oh my rhea just when she needed it
00:02:11rhea catches it oh the empress impact backfires roll up by rhea rhea wins it
00:02:17points are missed in the eyes sometimes when you win really you lose
00:02:29a spinning strike as oscar turns on eo
00:02:48kairi is attacking eo sky this is horrible to see
00:02:53the kabuki warriors take him whatever they want tonight
00:03:03rip the band-aid off asuka got her wish
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00:03:59Wade, she's gonna have something to say about what we just saw about last week. Yes a massive win, but that attack afterwards
00:04:07It just changes everything we thought we knew about the dynamic with Asuka and Kyrie and Io
00:04:15Yeah, we're about to hear Rhea Ripley's thoughts on the matter, but you don't need to beat Nostradamus to guess
00:04:23Zero Clemency, Zero Forgiveness
00:04:27One thing on her mind, and that is Vengeance
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00:04:55This is her brutality is gonna have an extra something on the target for
00:05:01the Kabuki Warriors for sure.
00:05:04The entire locker room has been giving Rhea Ripley a very wide berth so
00:05:09far today, going full well the kind of mood that Mami must be in.
00:05:25Asuka, Kairi, look, I always knew that it would come to this.
00:05:49But there was a little part of me that hoped that we could settle
00:05:54things in the ring.
00:05:55Settle our problems here in the ring like the warriors that I thought you were.
00:06:01But, but no, but no.
00:06:08Because what you did to Io, that, that crossed the line.
00:06:14I mean, aren't you the ones that claim that she is your family?
00:06:21Family.
00:06:23So look, this is, this is what we're gonna do here tonight, huh?
00:06:28We're gonna settle things in this ring.
00:06:32So Kabuki warriors, come and get me.
00:06:43Well, the respect between Io Sky and Rhea was well-earned this year as the fiercest of competitors, battling for the Women's World Championship, but now Wade, of course, a different kind of shared experience.
00:07:02Well, this is not what Rhea Ripley asked for, but this might well be what Rhea Ripley needs because had the Kabuki warriors come out here in a two-on-one situation, Mami might have ended up even worse than she did last week.
00:07:12And Io Sky clearly torn up about the fact that she was beaten down by her mentor, Asuka and good friend Kairi Sane in the aftermath of last week's main event.
00:07:21See it on Io's face.
00:07:34Well, it breaks my heart to say this, but you are right about Asuka and what Rhea Ripley is saying in the aftermath of last week's main event.
00:07:38See it on Io's face.
00:07:39It breaks my heart to say this, but you are right about Asuka and Kairi.
00:08:09It breaks my heart to say this, but they are my family, but they are my family, and, and I, I still love them.
00:08:27Io, it's up to you what happened next.
00:08:39I taught you everything you know.
00:08:41わしはおまえを導いたったんやろ。おまえのために道を切り開いたったんやろだ。それやのに、わしがしてあげたことをすべてなかったことみたいにふらまってなおい。
00:08:57わしはおまえをかぞくにしたったんやろ。おまえはわしのおかげでチャンピオンになったし、わしのもとで戦うことをほこりに思えや、ボケ。
00:09:13But because I love you, I'm willing to forgive you. Just apologize to me like you should.
00:09:25ただ、あやまればうるしたうわ。
00:09:29Be like Kyrie. You can both still be my students.
00:09:36Yosa, we can be a family again.
00:09:43But for you, it's too late.
00:09:56No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. Asuka, Asuka, you can go to hell.
00:10:02Io, look, Io, you have to trust me.
00:10:15Please, please, you have to trust me.
00:10:17Look, I've been burned by my family before.
00:10:22Look, I'm not trying to tell you what to do, but there's no way that you can go back to them.
00:10:27Not after what they've done.
00:10:30I'm sorry, Rhea, I need time, I need time.
00:10:46See how conflicted and what a struggle it is for Io.
00:10:53It's a lot easier to tell someone to walk away from their family.
00:10:59Oh, no!
00:11:00It's too late, it's right now.
00:11:03The Kabuki Warriors attacking Rhea Wade.
00:11:07Right before Io Sky, who once again is torn, and the beatdown commences.
00:11:13What a sinister victory lap.
00:11:15Kyrie and Asuka attack, and here comes Io.
00:11:19Here comes Io.
00:11:21Able to throw Asuka off, as Rhea's beaten down in the corner, and Kyrie.
00:11:29In the corner, and Kyrie.
00:11:32Rhea, Rhea.
00:11:33Megan on her turn, not to go any further.
00:11:34Rhea, Rhea, Rhea, Rhea, Rhea, Rhea, Rhea.
00:11:41Io holds off.
00:11:43A struggle continues.
00:11:46She missed in her!
00:11:47Poison mist in the eyes of Io Sky.
00:11:50Asuka sprays the mist right into the eyes of Io.
00:11:56And now here's Rhea, back up and on the attack.
00:12:02Big right hand from Kyrie.
00:12:06Rhea comes right back, big headbutt.
00:12:09And now going for Riptide.
00:12:12Kick to the back of the neck, they're just about connected with Ripley.
00:12:18Posted into the corner.
00:12:22Simply a two on one situation, what chance did Ripley have here?
00:12:27In the other corner, meanwhile, Io is down and sprayed with the mist in the eyes.
00:12:34She cannot help at all, a spinning backhand.
00:12:38And another.
00:12:39Goes unpunished in WWE and Ripley who came here to save the day.
00:12:45Rhea Skye now being punished.
00:12:47Just put her in that lock, and up top, Kyrie Sane.
00:12:52And Sane elbow drops down on Rhea from up high.
00:12:57And look at Io as Rhea was beaten down.
00:13:05Took the elbow, Io missed it as Kyrie and Asuka attack again.
00:13:12About two minutes too late, guys.
00:13:15Let's take another look at us.
00:13:16Io Skye blasted with that poison mist out of nowhere from her now former mentor Asuka.
00:13:23And this Kyrie Sane insane elbow connecting to Rhea bloody Ripley.
00:13:30Doubling down on last week's statement beatdown of the Kabuki Warriors.
00:13:36And you can see Io writhing in pain, trying to clear the mist from her eyes as the support staff is there.
00:13:44Referees tending to Io.
00:13:46Well, this is the aftermath that we're dealing with here at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.
00:14:05As Io Skye came out to join Rhea Ripley, was discussing the struggle that she's having and dealing with the Kabuki Warriors and how conflicted she was, saying they are still my family.
00:14:18I still have love for them.
00:14:20And then Asuka and Kyrie entered from behind to attack Rhea Ripley.
00:14:26Wait, by the time Io made her way there, the attack was well underway.
00:14:31The next thing you know, Asuka sprayed the poison mist into the eyes of Io Skye.
00:14:36It was a painful lesson to Io Skye after Io decided to show loyalty to Rhea Ripley instead of her mentor Asuka,
00:14:46who really has helped Io Skye carve out this top-level career that she's had already.
00:14:51And of course, Io's friend Kyrie Sane getting involved for good measure.
00:14:57And this relationship has broken down beyond all repair now.
00:15:02You see Rhea Ripley reaching for her ribs after suffering that insane elbow from Kyrie,
00:15:08and she's consoling Io, obviously knowing that feeling from a week ago.
00:15:14And the physical pain that Io Skye must be in right now,
00:15:21it's the emotional pain that is gonna sting even worse than those eyeballs once vision has been restored.
00:15:28Maybe some time looking at this aftermath.
00:15:35Kabuki Warriors proving to be two dangerous individuals with poisonous mindsets.
00:15:46The lines have now been drawn, Joe.
00:15:48Have they ever?
00:15:50Asuka said, I made you, I'm willing to forgive you, but it's too late for Rhea Ripley.
00:16:03Now, she didn't forgive after Io came into the ring to try to help Rhea.
00:16:16Rob, what happened?!
00:16:17How was it?
00:16:18That's it!?
00:16:19I've been doing too late for Rhea, too.
00:16:20I've been doing too late for now.
00:16:21How was it?
00:16:22I was going to meet you!
00:16:22How was it?!
00:16:23I was going to be here for him.
00:16:24Pairman!
00:16:25I've been in my car.
00:16:25He had to actually, like, remember what I just did today?
00:16:26I'm going to have to stay.
00:16:27You should be ready for this video.
00:16:27Everything went to the movie.
00:16:27I was going to be here for the end of the movie.
00:16:29I've been eating for the time.
00:16:29I was ready for this video.
00:16:30I was just waiting for the film too.
00:16:31What kind of thing?
00:16:32I was going to have to be the one of the different movies.
00:16:32What kind of things?
00:16:33You should be here?
00:16:34You have to go back to 2019 to mark the last time Rusev has held a title in WWE.
00:17:04He's moments away from trying to claim one here.
00:17:07Wait, last week there was no doubt that Don Mysterio didn't want to get near him.
00:17:15What are you doing tonight?
00:17:16I'm busy.
00:17:18I know he isn't going to help me, but I know I can count on you. Come on.
00:17:22Well, hang on. You said you didn't need any help last week.
00:17:24You need to help Don.
00:17:25Yeah, you need to help Don.
00:17:26Why?
00:17:26Because we're a team. We're the Judgment Day, and he's asking you for help, so you need to help him.
00:17:30Well, J.D. McDonough did indeed put his neck on the line, facing off with Rusev eventually succumbing to the accolade.
00:17:40Don, however, was like a deer in the headlights, offering no help at all until Finn Balor arrived to bail McDonough out.
00:17:48Now, the Judgment Day in the aftermath, far from happy with the actions of Dirty Dom.
00:17:58Far from happy with the actions of Dirty Dom lately, and the challenger tonight, Rusev,
00:18:04who has been aiming for the Intercontinental Championship for some time.
00:18:09Tonight is the night, Rusev.
00:18:11Dirty Dom's resume, of course, has grown, and you see it right there.
00:18:33Now, a double champion, back on September 12th, playing the AAA Mega Championship.
00:18:39That came with the help of a grande americano.
00:18:41You see J.D. and Finn by his side here, as he comes down to defend the IC title.
00:18:48The talent team champions, by his side, the Judgment Day.
00:18:53Gold just looks right on the Judgment Day, doesn't it?
00:18:56Three championships now shared between them.
00:19:01Perhaps one could be lost tonight if Rusev has his way.
00:19:09I think you saw Finn just say, all right, let's head out.
00:19:12Dom's got it on his own.
00:19:13Remember what happened last week?
00:19:15While Dom arguably has not been backing up the likes of Finn Balor and J.D. McDonough of late,
00:19:21so it looks like they've said to the Intercontinental champ,
00:19:26you're not going alone tonight, pal, let's see what you can do.
00:19:31I visibly saw some confidence leaving the soul of Dirty Dom when Finn and J.D. walked off.
00:19:38He took that look back, like, you're really going that way?
00:19:40I could use you this way.
00:19:43For the official introductions, here's Alicia Taylor.
00:19:46The following contest is scheduled for one fall, and is for the Intercontinental Championship.
00:20:04Introducing first, the challenger, from Bulgaria,
00:20:11weighing in at 270 pounds, Rusev.
00:20:25And his opponent, from San Diego, California, weighing in at 200 pounds.
00:20:45Representing the Judgment Day, he is the Triple A Mega Champion,
00:20:54and the WWE Intercontinental Champion, Dirty Dominic Mysterio.
00:21:08So, Joe, we've got a European against an American here.
00:21:13Is this going to end up like the Ryder Cup with the Europeans whooping the Americans?
00:21:18Quick question for you.
00:21:18Yeah, we're going to pass on that.
00:21:23I got a question for you, though, when we just size up what we're about to see.
00:21:27With this Intercontinental Championship on the line, a title that Dom has held for 161 days.
00:21:35This is the sixth defense.
00:21:37A lot of times you've seen in recent weeks, you even saw it right there in the ring introduction.
00:21:40It's almost like Dom's got one foot out the back door when it comes to being with Rusev.
00:21:46So, what's the strategy for Dom to deal with him?
00:21:49Is this the kind of thing where he actually needs to smother him
00:21:51and take the approach where the best defense is actually consistent, steady offense?
00:21:55Well, only one person is going to do any smothering here,
00:21:58and that is Rusev smothering the champ once he gets his hands on him.
00:22:01Let me be clear now.
00:22:02Rusev is a straight-line guy.
00:22:05Smash mouth.
00:22:05That's how he wins.
00:22:07Dom cannot do that tonight against somebody as big and powerful as this Bulgarian.
00:22:14Somehow, Dirty Dom has to navigate his way in a circuitous route to victory,
00:22:20and how the hell he pulls that off right now, I have no clue whatsoever.
00:22:23Did you see the distance of the fallaway, and then the suplex, and the violence that just
00:22:28keeps coming from Rusev here early on in this IC title match?
00:22:33Come on, can you continue?
00:22:34Come on, boys.
00:22:34I mean, we saw just last week Rusev bullying Dirty Dom behind the scenes,
00:22:40demanding this opportunity.
00:22:41Dom has had wanted no part of this whatsoever, quite understandably,
00:22:46given the scene before our eyes.
00:22:48That's about as close to a right-hand knockout punch as you're gonna see.
00:22:51As Rusev, and Dom pulls down that top rope.
00:22:54That's kind of what we were talking about now, Dom has to duck and weave.
00:22:58Keep moving.
00:23:00Comes with a drop kick.
00:23:01And now, over the top rope, and Rusev able to just catch him.
00:23:06No, it's right over the announce desk.
00:23:11Effortless fallaway slap, complete power and control from Rusev.
00:23:16And as Rusev looks over that desired prize.
00:23:29Rusev's already trashed our desk, Joe Tess.
00:23:32Imagine how the body, the frame of the champ, who may be about off guard is back over it too.
00:23:39I mean, the fallaway slam, and the thud that he took on top of the reinforced announced
00:23:46desk, and then to exit the same way, Wade, it's one thing to go over, and oh, right into
00:23:50the cover, trying to take the title.
00:23:52But then that's how he also ridded him of the situation.
00:23:56It's just a statement, it's letting Dom know, only one man has control of this matchup, and
00:24:02it ain't you, champ, soon to be former champ, perhaps.
00:24:07A big kick by Rusev.
00:24:09He has been dominating since this match began.
00:24:15Now conducting the chorus, doing two things at once.
00:24:21And things really are looking bleak for Dirty Dom here.
00:24:24Yeah.
00:24:25Look to creatively take control of someone as big and strong as this, but the shots are
00:24:30just bouncing off.
00:24:31Dom trying to paddle back in the center of the ring with a series of right hands.
00:24:38Big kick.
00:24:39Look, five of the shots of Dom are just bouncing off Rusev, and
00:24:47one big clubbing blow in return completely flattened the Intercontinental check.
00:24:54BB gun against Howlitzel.
00:25:00What will Dom come up with for an answer?
00:25:03Try to turn things around and defend his Intercontinental Championship.
00:25:09Well, you'd have to think part of the game plan was having JD McDonough and Finn Balor
00:25:14by his side to try and combat the power differential in this one.
00:25:19Well, that's fallen by the wayside before the bell even rang.
00:25:22Boy, he could have used them with what happened near our desk as he just eats another vicious
00:25:27knee to the gut.
00:25:28And I'll tell you this, Joe.
00:25:29As a veteran of several groups in this industry, it's always quid pro quo.
00:25:34You scratch my back, I will scratch yours.
00:25:37But at some point, you do have to do the scratching yourself in order to get it back.
00:25:41And I fear that Dom simply has not done enough of that for the Judgment Day of late.
00:25:47Come on, Dom, Dom.
00:25:49You got my title.
00:25:50You got my title, baby boy.
00:25:52Baby boy, he's been called that in the middle of a match.
00:25:59.
00:26:20First time Dirty Dom and Rusev have ever gone one on one.
00:26:24That is what is on the line, the Intercontinental Championship.
00:26:28The sixth title defense for Dirty Dom, and it is not going his way at all.
00:26:33As Rusev has been putting forth a beat down.
00:26:35Dom looks to turn things around.
00:26:37He had Rusev screaming at him, you've got my title, you've got my title.
00:26:41Dom looking for the runner as Rusev goes across the ring.
00:26:48Finally, has the big Bulgarian wobble here and needs to make it stick, because you might not get a second bite of this, Dom.
00:26:55After splashing into the corner, getting out of the way from Rusev, just what he needs.
00:27:01And finally, with the wind in his sails, starting to get some of that confidence back, and looking like a true champ.
00:27:10This to defend and retain, and barely a one count.
00:27:15That's it, you put together a volley of offense, you start to think that you are now fully in control of the match.
00:27:20You can barely get a one count from this challenger.
00:27:22And it just really shows how smart Dom is, wanting to avoid Rusev at all costs until now.
00:27:31Did everything he could to avoid this challenger, and here's the reason why.
00:27:36Three Amigos may not even get off the ground.
00:27:41Instead, he'll be able to escape out the back door.
00:27:44And trip him up and put him in position, Wade.
00:27:48Reflexes of Gertie, Dom, what, boy.
00:27:54Try to duck his way out of that massive line, but got turned inside out anyway.
00:27:59How quickly Rusev can attack Dom, eyes bulging out of the back.
00:28:05Could be good night here, Dirty Dom.
00:28:10All move once again.
00:28:12I don't know how much he knew about it, but instincts kicked in, get out of danger.
00:28:16Self-preservation is a very important evolutionary trait, nice.
00:28:21As he just rams Rusev right into the steel steps and tosses him back into the ring.
00:28:26Well, Rusev completely dropped his guard there, thinking Dom was a beaten man, beaten, he was not.
00:28:30Oh, on to the midsection, 619.
00:28:33Completely winding the challenger.
00:28:36And now on the other second rope, what momentum for Dirty Dom.
00:28:41Right to the bridge of the nose, Rusev has no clue where he's at.
00:28:45And he's going up top.
00:28:47The Intercontinental Champion, oh, and Rusev gets on the way.
00:28:52Simply too much left in the tank, too much durability for the Bulgarian.
00:28:57And a second bite of the cherry, Jotess.
00:29:00Matchka.
00:29:05Oh, and to and change or else Rusev will be the IC champ.
00:29:11That has just pissed Rusev off.
00:29:14He tasted gold there with that Matchka kick.
00:29:17Dom equal to it, but Dom now defenseless.
00:29:20And you can see how fired up Rusev is, the frustration boiling over.
00:29:27How flexible.
00:29:28He says, I'm gonna put it out of touch right now.
00:29:32He's going for the accolade right now.
00:29:34Dom wiggles out the back door.
00:29:36Scurrying out of there at the precise moment.
00:29:40Smart move once again from Dirty Dom.
00:29:44He's had enough.
00:29:44He's grabbing his two titles.
00:29:47Do you blame him?
00:29:47He's got the mega championship and he's got the IC title.
00:29:51Rusev said, where are you going?
00:29:52Well, Rusev knows full well.
00:29:53A count out may win him the match, but it will not win in the Intercontinental Championship.
00:29:58Not so easy, is it, Dom?
00:30:01You know, Eddie Arango takes the title.
00:30:02Oh, he just cracked him with the title.
00:30:05What?
00:30:06I was trying to do an Eddie Guerrero.
00:30:09Referee Eddie Arango says, no, you're not getting away with that tonight, Dom.
00:30:15Maybe he saw him toss it.
00:30:20He wants to see that trick once before from Dirty Dom.
00:30:24That was a mule kick right to the man parts.
00:30:27One, two, three, and that's how he defends it.
00:30:31Here is your winner, and still, the Intercontinental Champion,
00:30:40Dirty Dominic Mysterio.
00:30:46Well, say what you want about Dirty Dom Mysterio.
00:30:49He was never gonna out fight Rusev tonight, but
00:30:52he did succeed in outsmarting Rusev instead.
00:30:56Once again, Dirty Dom showing his range, escaping to victory.
00:31:02This was a shot behind the referee's back.
00:31:04Referee did not buy any of that, completely caught Dom red-handed.
00:31:09However, at this moment, when clearing out the championship,
00:31:13it was the low blow direct to the man parts, as Joe Test called it.
00:31:18The roll up, and hey, a win's a win.
00:31:21Whatever it takes to retain the goal.
00:31:26I'm a little mad at you, but don't get hot because I'm hot on myself.
00:31:38Yeah, a little bit, because making you the referee at Russell Palooza, horrible idea.
00:31:42No, I think that was the best.
00:31:43I've heard a lot of people say I was the best referee all the time.
00:31:44Terrible idea.
00:31:45Are you kidding me?
00:31:46Are you serious?
00:31:46I had a bad situation worse.
00:31:47Got you what you wanted.
00:31:48Yeah, I get that.
00:31:49But tonight, it's about the Usos, and it's about Braun and Bronson.
00:31:51Tonight, is it about LA night?
00:31:53Yeah.
00:31:54No, it's not.
00:31:55It's always about me.
00:31:56Stay out of it, please.
00:31:56You want me to stay out of that?
00:31:57For me.
00:31:58I'll tell you what, I'll stay out of that, and I don't care about that.
00:32:00What I care about is I'm the last guy who beat Seth Rollins.
00:32:03I want my world title shot.
00:32:06It's funny, you're not the only one earlier on.
00:32:07I'm not.
00:32:10Since you're a little mercenary penta, sideline Grayson Waller this week,
00:32:15and you refused to ban the Mexican Destroyer, that means that you owe us.
00:32:19And you owe us a shot at the tag team championship.
00:32:22You owe us, man.
00:32:23How many times are we gonna go through this?
00:32:24Number one, earn a tag team title shot.
00:32:26Number two, I'm in the middle of a meeting.
00:32:28Should I leave?
00:32:29Is this important?
00:32:30Yeah. Yeah, I'm not gonna leave.
00:32:31I'll tell you why, because I'm in here talking about the world championships.
00:32:33So whatever you guys are talking about- Excuse me.
00:32:34There's somebody in here who actually has been a world champion.
00:32:37So why don't you step to the side while grown men talk to Pierce?
00:32:41I will.
00:32:41I'll tell you what I'll do.
00:32:42I'll step to the side.
00:32:43I'll step right outside of that ring, because I tell you what, Mr.
00:32:46Used to be a world champion, ain't gonna be a world champion again.
00:32:49This guy's gonna be a world champion real soon.
00:32:50So I'll tell you what, put my name next to Seth Rollins on the contract.
00:32:53And while we're at it, go ahead and put Mr.
00:32:55World Champ out in that ring, and I'll drop his ass with a BFT.
00:32:58Yeah.
00:32:59Nah, bro, cuz you don't make matches, bro.
00:33:01Yeah.
00:33:01You don't make matches?
00:33:02I do.
00:33:04It is official.
00:33:05Why would you do that?
00:33:05Why?
00:33:06What do you mean, why?
00:33:07Come on.
00:33:08You're not gonna ban the story, but you'll make it.
00:33:10Kofi in LA's official.
00:33:12Oh, and that's the American Nightmares bus.
00:33:15The undisputed champ here tonight, Cody Rhodes in Raleigh, North Carolina.
00:33:20Tonight, right here on Netflix.
00:33:40Ladies and gentlemen, I'm standing by with the World Tag Team Champions representing
00:33:50the Judgment Day, JD McDonough and Finn Balor.
00:33:55Guys, we just saw Dominic Mysterio successfully defend his
00:33:59Intercontinental title against Rusev.
00:34:02But how do you both feel about Dom's win?
00:34:05Well, what are you trying to get at here, Byron?
00:34:07Of course, we're happy for Dirty Dom to retain the Intercontinental Championship tonight against
00:34:12Rusev.
00:34:13What are you implying?
00:34:14This microphone here might as well be a big wooden spoon for all the stirring up you're
00:34:19trying to do.
00:34:20Well, what I'm implying is that we saw you walk down the aisle with Dirty Dom, but then
00:34:25you elected not to remain at ringside during his match.
00:34:29Yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:34:31That's because Dirty Dominic Mysterio, the king of the luchadors, assured me that he would
00:34:39be able to handle Rusev all by himself.
00:34:44Now, Byron, you need to stop standing up here peddling all these conspiracy theories that
00:34:51you're on.
00:34:51What are you going to ask me next about how aliens built the pyramids?
00:34:55Come on, mate, get a grip.
00:34:57We can certainly arrange that for a different interview, I suppose.
00:35:01Byron, what we want to talk about is Judgment Day business, if that's all right with you,
00:35:05all right?
00:35:07Raquel's going to go out there and she's about to batter Bailey.
00:35:09After that, her and Roxanne are shaping up to bring more gold back to the Judgment Day clubhouse.
00:35:15Well, good luck to Raquel Rodriguez later on tonight.
00:35:18But speaking of gold, when do you guys actually plan on defending your world tag team titles again?
00:35:23Oh, hang on a second, listen.
00:35:25Don't get too hot.
00:35:27Is this another one of these conspiracy theories that you're on?
00:35:30Well, let me hit you with some truth, okay?
00:35:32We are the WWE Tag Team Champions.
00:35:39And until somebody can beat us, that is a fact of life.
00:35:52Now, I'm pretty sure I've seen a tinfoil hat downstairs.
00:35:57So let me run along, get that for you, and I'll be right back.
00:36:01Or not.
00:36:04Thanks for that, and thank you for your time.
00:36:05The World Tag Team Champions, Finn Balor and JD McDonough.
00:36:09As I mentioned, Raquel Rodriguez will go one-on-one with Bayley later on tonight on
00:36:13Monday Night Raw.
00:36:14But for now, let's send you back to ringside with Joe and Wade.
00:36:35WWE Podcasts continue to have amazing guests.
00:36:41Stephanie McMahon with Kylie Juszczyk this weekend at The Life of Fashion Design.
00:36:46Logan Paul with Charlie Sheen.
00:36:48By the way, the Charlie Sheen doc on Netflix is a must-watch.
00:36:51And Big E will be the Raw recap guest.
00:36:53All the great action on the WWE Podcast.
00:36:56Wade, are you excited to head to Australia for Crown Jewel next week, my man?
00:37:00Oh, man, it is always a blast hanging out with the Aussies.
00:37:04And I'll tell you this, I cannot wait to find out who is the superlative best wrestler on
00:37:10planet Earth at Crown Jewel.
00:37:11I'm glad you brought that up, because that's what sports really should be, right?
00:37:15Best versus best.
00:37:16Champ versus champ.
00:37:17And at this moment in time, that means we get a very intriguing matchup,
00:37:21because it's Cody Rhodes against Seth Rollins.
00:37:24Here's a look at their shared history.
00:37:34Better think twice about what you don't know.
00:37:37I wouldn't cross me if I was you.
00:37:40If I was you, I wouldn't cross me.
00:37:47When I left WWE, I did so because I had to.
00:38:02It was a necessity.
00:38:04If I was going to become the person I wanted to be, the wrestler I wanted to be,
00:38:09the champion I had dreamed of being, I had to go out and do it on my own terms.
00:38:13And so I did.
00:38:18And all credit to you, Cody.
00:38:20You saw sickness eating you from within.
00:38:23And you did what needed to be done to cut it out.
00:38:28And that is to be commended.
00:38:30But in your absence, WWE moved right along, and I was at the forefront.
00:38:36I was its architect, its messiah, its champion, a visionary, a revolutionary.
00:38:45I put this company on my back and carried it into a golden age.
00:38:50And what was my reward?
00:38:52For all of my sacrifice, I was literally begging to be given a match on WrestleMania.
00:39:00I can understand that resentment, Seth, that bitterness.
00:39:05I remember once feeling that way myself.
00:39:08But that night in Dallas, for me, that night was a revelation.
00:39:14I got to come home and in front of 65,000 screaming fans,
00:39:18step into the ring with a generational talent.
00:39:22I got to immediately put my hand to the flame and see if I could take the heat.
00:39:26If I could measure up with the best WWE and the world had to offer.
00:39:39I was baptized by that fire.
00:39:41And I walked away knowing I could now write my story.
00:39:48I'm happy I was able to provide you with inspiration with which to write your story, Cody.
00:39:54But the fact is, our story wasn't over.
00:39:58It wasn't over at WrestleMania when you had the element of surprise on your side.
00:40:03It wasn't over at Backlash either when you held my tights to steal a victory.
00:40:09Now, our story needed to go to hell and back.
00:40:16Hell in a Cell.
00:40:17It's the most painful night of my career.
00:40:25Looking back at it, probably not the wisest decision I've ever made.
00:40:28There are no words to describe what we did to each other, the limits that were pushed and the lines that were crossed.
00:40:36And yet, somehow, amidst all that, I somehow found respect.
00:40:48Respect for the singular competitor that you are.
00:40:52Someone who forces you to raise your game to levels you didn't know you had within you.
00:40:56Respect for your resilience in the face of immeasurable pain.
00:41:02Your refusal to just stay down.
00:41:07That will forever be a defining victory of my career.
00:41:10And you will forever be a defining rival of mine.
00:41:20Which is why what happened next is so tragic.
00:41:24Defining rivals, the perfect rings for what we will get when the undisputed WWE Champion meets the World Heavyweight Champion in 12 days.
00:41:40Ground Jewel Live, Saturday, October 11th, 8 a.m. Eastern Time from Perth, Western Australia.
00:41:47For now, let's take you back to last week with Bayley.
00:41:52Let me clear the air after last week, okay?
00:41:54I should not have walked into your room.
00:41:56I should have just waited for you to say come in instead of I walked straight in.
00:41:59I wanted to find you because I want to talk to you about last week.
00:42:02I mean, that was awesome.
00:42:04I was wondering if you would like to be in my corner tonight.
00:42:09With the air cleared, Valkyria indeed was in Bayley's corner against Roxanne Perez.
00:42:14Neutralizing interference from Raquel and assisting Bayley who took Mazza into her own hands.
00:42:23And one Rose Plant later scored a big win against Perez.
00:42:27However, once again in the aftermath, Bayley snapped inexplicably shoving Valkyria over.
00:42:36What are questions about the temperament of Bayley in the aftermath?
00:42:45Hey, dude.
00:42:48What's up?
00:42:48Oh, you're in my t-shirt this week.
00:42:50Of course you are.
00:42:51Why wouldn't you be?
00:42:52Are you still playing mind games?
00:42:53Don't you have a match?
00:42:54Like, next?
00:42:55Yeah, that's- What's wrong with you?
00:42:56That's why I was here.
00:42:57I wanted to see if you want to come out with me.
00:42:59I mean, last week was so great.
00:43:01You helped me win and it was like old times.
00:43:03It was so much fun.
00:43:04Let's just do exactly what we did last week and I'll go help you win.
00:43:08And then you can shoot me on my ass in front of the entire world.
00:43:13Lyra, you are, you have a right to be mad.
00:43:16And I've just been going through a lot lately, since WrestleMania.
00:43:20And you somehow always end up in the middle of it.
00:43:23And it's not your fault or your responsibility.
00:43:27And I know you said you wanted to keep your distance.
00:43:30But I just don't think that I can do this without you.
00:43:33I don't know what this is.
00:43:37I don't know what we're doing.
00:43:38I don't know if you're being genuine.
00:43:41I don't know if you're going through something.
00:43:43All I know is, I can't give you any more second chances.
00:43:48You're on your own.
00:43:57You can see that reality sinking in with Bayley as she
00:44:01makes her way here out to the Lenovo Center.
00:44:07That was quite a contrite apology, I thought, from Bayley.
00:44:10I thought so, too.
00:44:10A little disappointed at Lyra Valkyria.
00:44:13I mean, you can understand.
00:44:14I mean, Lyra experienced the other side of it last week, Wade.
00:44:17The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
00:44:26Introducing first, from San Jose, California, Bayley.
00:44:36While the downcast looking Bayley here, better get Chipshape ASAP.
00:44:40Massive matchup coming up here for Bayley, gotta get to the races.
00:44:44She's headed into battle without Lyra's support.
00:44:48Tough plan when you're going up against the Judgment Day.
00:44:50Bayley and Raquel Rodriguez, right here on Netflix, next.
00:44:53Next.
00:45:23What about you, Joe? I was hoping for a hug like last week, but looking at Bayley, I don't think she's going to be throwing any of those out before this matchup starts.
00:45:34That went like wildfire on social media, Kelly hugging you.
00:45:38Well, people like wholesome moments, don't they? I'm actually getting a smile now from Bayley. Look, she's turning the corner.
00:45:47I still feel the warmth from that.
00:45:50The tingly. I don't get hugged often enough. Wait up! Wait up!
00:45:54No. Is it coming your way again?
00:45:56Oh, I don't know. I'm going to throw it out there. I'm going to throw it out there. I'm going to throw it out there.
00:46:00I don't think you can still go searching. Here we go. Here we go.
00:46:03Please, please.
00:46:07That Lyra's no good. You're the best. Yes. Yes. Never let me go, please.
00:46:14An encore performance and a hug.
00:46:16All right. I feel like Bayley's the one who needs the hug right now.
00:46:20Well, I gave that to her.
00:46:23May have made things actually even worse.
00:46:27All right, shake it off, Bayley.
00:46:29Let's get back in championship mode.
00:46:35I'm a hugger now, Jotess.
00:46:37I'm going to get one of those t-shirts.
00:46:39It's a whole new, new way.
00:46:42Bad news to big hugs.
00:46:43I noticed you did not get a hug, however, Jotess.
00:46:49I got a hug one before you did.
00:46:50Isn't that interesting?
00:46:51Not this week, though.
00:46:53You were off on vacation.
00:46:54Apparently, I give better hugs than Jotess.
00:46:57You think that's what it says?
00:46:58That's what it says, 100%.
00:47:02Here's Cora Pogas, accompanied by Roxanne Murray.
00:47:08From Rio Grande Valley, Texas, representing the Judgment Day,
00:47:14Raquel Rodriguez.
00:47:19So this is a woman you do not want a hug from, because she will break your ribs.
00:47:27Powerhouse of the women's locker room.
00:47:29And Bayley, she doesn't get in game mode quickly.
00:47:33She's going to be in big trouble tonight, especially with no backup from Lyra Valkyria.
00:47:38She's going to be in big trouble tonight, she's going to be in big trouble tonight.
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00:48:37A 41 million just watched Crawford Canelo.
00:48:40Raquel Rodriguez has been in with Bayley two times in singles action prior to this.
00:48:46The last time back at March, able to find a way to the finish line
00:48:49in a Women's Intercontinental Championship number one contender match.
00:48:52What are we in store for here, Wade?
00:48:54Well, Raquel Rodriguez looks supremely confident and with good reason.
00:48:58Bigger and stronger than Bayley and indeed probably every woman in the locker room.
00:49:03She also has on the outside Roxanne Perez backing her up, whereas Bayley does not have anyone after
00:49:09that little tete-a-tete with Lyra Valkyria.
00:49:13I will also say we have Slammy Awards for superstar of the year.
00:49:18If we had one for most improved superstar, Raquel Rodriguez would have already won that.
00:49:24This is a woman in top form once again and looking at times unstoppable.
00:49:29Raquel Rodriguez, a five-time Women's Tag Team Champion.
00:49:34Of course, a former NXT Champion.
00:49:35Simply hadn't seen the best of Raquel on the main roster until the last few months.
00:49:43Really, it's been a different woman ever since.
00:49:46There is the strength that shows up time and again as Bayley had to fight her way out
00:49:51of that compromised position with a series of elbows.
00:49:54Bayley also had to fight her way out of the mental disappointment of that issue with Lyra
00:50:01Valkyria really knocked Bayley's mental state for a loop, but rejection.
00:50:06And that immediately off the bat was a big advantage to Big Mammy Cool who was making it count.
00:50:11But you can understand if you're Lyra, why Lyra would make that decision, can't you Wade?
00:50:17You can to an extent, but why don't we focus on positives to once?
00:50:22Bayley beating down Raquel in that corner.
00:50:27So much support here from this crowd in Robbie North Carolina,
00:50:30but look at Raquel looking to power her way out of that situation until Bayley counters.
00:50:36Well, Bayley now fighting from underneath as well.
00:50:38You would have to against such a powerful opponent as Raquel Rodriguez and
00:50:42Bayley doing a hell of a job of it until then, spoke too soon.
00:50:46Just gets tossed halfway across the ring.
00:50:48That is called the commentator's curse right there.
00:50:51I apologize, Bayley, completely my fault.
00:50:53This is a Raquel who is highly irate,
00:50:58tried to get involved in last week's matchup between Bayley and Roxanne and was thwarted
00:51:04by Lyra Valkyria on the outside, shoving her into the steel ring post.
00:51:08And now perhaps it's Bayley who's gonna pay the price for that.
00:51:11Smashing her into that top
00:51:13turnbuckle is Rodriguez and driving down a big boot right to the midsection of Bayley.
00:51:20Taunting Bayley, where's your friend, where's your friend this week?
00:51:26Adding insult to injury.
00:51:27Now just adding more injury.
00:51:30I mean, did you just hear that as Bayley's back smashed into the corner?
00:51:35Yeah, Raquel really is a cheat code at this level.
00:51:39Just unfeasible levels of strength that most of the women haven't had to combat too
00:51:43often in their careers.
00:51:44And even someone as experienced as Bayley is really out of sorts in this matchup.
00:51:50Back elbows by Raquel.
00:51:52She has been in complete control.
00:51:54And now Bayley locks her up, Wade.
00:51:56Bayley clinging on for dear life at one point there, but got herself a window.
00:51:59And has to make it count here.
00:52:01One shot just completely wiping Bayley out, or did it?
00:52:05Yeah, play Matador for a moment, and it pays off.
00:52:09Tying Raquel up in the ropes and using leverage to her advantage there.
00:52:14And a suicide dive that drapes her over the barrier.
00:52:18This is exactly what Bayley has to do against a bigger, stronger athlete.
00:52:22Pick up the pace like this.
00:52:24Keep peppering Raquel with shots.
00:52:26Yeah!
00:52:27And the vet.
00:52:29That she is, she's doing exactly that.
00:52:31This is the kind of form that has taken.
00:52:33Oh, she went for the Rana off the apron, but instead, Rodriguez in complete control.
00:52:41Whoa!
00:52:42Just spinning her and smashing her into the barrier.
00:52:46What power from Raquel Rodriguez.
00:52:49Get up, Bayley!
00:52:57Wade, the strength that it takes to stand up to a Rana attempt off the apron.
00:53:03Yeah, and that is, in a nutshell, the problem that Raquel gives every competitor.
00:53:08You're not quite sure what offense you have that will work against Raquel.
00:53:15Because that move from Bayley, that leap would have taken down literally every other woman on
00:53:20the roster, except for Raquel.
00:53:22One, two, three!
00:53:23From a moment of complete dominance, it got turned on its head in a heartbeat.
00:53:27And now, with the referee's back turned, Roxanne Perez getting a little shot in with payback from last week.
00:53:34And remember, Bayley without the support of Lyra here.
00:53:37Get up, one, two!
00:53:41I mean, you just knew Roxanne was gonna interfere at some point,
00:53:51which is exactly what Raquel did last week.
00:53:53The difference being, Lyra was here last week to take Raquel out and make it a fair fight.
00:53:58And a spinning slam into the cover to put her away, and the kick out by Bayley.
00:54:03Raquel's not even breathing heavily at this point.
00:54:06We're about six minutes deep into this one, one-on-one.
00:54:09Normally, at this point, exhaustion, especially for a powerhouse competitor,
00:54:14is starting to kick in.
00:54:15But it shows you the kind of conditioning Raquel has.
00:54:21She can now slow down the pace and make this a stroll in the park.
00:54:25Nothing, nothing coming back the other way from Bayley at all.
00:54:34And now just toying with her, just taking a lot of joy and beating her down.
00:54:39Graeping her over that bottom rope as you see Roxanne Perez looking out.
00:54:45And looking for a quick one here is Bayley.
00:54:48But able to survive it is Raquel as she has been total control and
00:54:53back to her physical dominance.
00:54:56Take your eye off Bayley for a second.
00:54:58Doesn't matter how much of a beat down you have given her, as long as there is oxygen in the lungs,
00:55:03Bayley is always gonna be a threat.
00:55:05But that threat, is starting to fade.
00:55:08The frustration now starting to build for Raquel, who has been so dominant,
00:55:13.
00:55:24Frustration now starting to build for Raquel who has been so dominant.
00:55:28She feels perhaps like she should have had this one put away already.
00:55:43Glad you're with us here, great scene at the home of the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes.
00:55:58Lenovo Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, great action between Bayley and Raquel Rodriguez.
00:56:03Raquel Rodriguez has been in control for most of the match.
00:56:07But Bayley trying to mount a comeback against the powerhouse.
00:56:13And able to do damage outside on the floor.
00:56:19And this is about the first sustained series of offense that Bayley has been able to put together.
00:56:26She's ridden out a heavy storm throughout this one.
00:56:29Oh, drops the elbow!
00:56:31And this is the Bayley that got to the top of the mountain.
00:56:34World Championship after World Championship.
00:56:37We're getting glimpses of this. Haven't seen enough of this so far in 25.
00:56:41She has created offensive momentum now as Bayley looking to put her away.
00:56:48And a kick out by Rodriguez who dominated most of this match.
00:56:54Look at this, Ron Bayley from the top row.
00:56:59Little shout-out to some former chaps from this exact part of the world.
00:57:05The Hardy Boys.
00:57:06Not quite enough to put that one away, however.
00:57:08Barely charging into that corner against Rodriguez.
00:57:16She's going up top again.
00:57:18Use whatever momentum you can against the big, strong athlete Raquel, but that wasn't enough.
00:57:23Hallway slam second time Raquel Rodriguez has done just that.
00:57:28And now she herself steps right over and gets into the corner with the splash and turns her over into the cover.
00:57:35One, two, no!
00:57:36And Raquel has been so dominant in this matchup.
00:57:40She's losing it now because she cannot understand how anyone is still kicking out.
00:57:45Sometimes you can be too dominant in a matchup without grabbing victory.
00:57:50So the question, can I actually beat this person?
00:57:54The reversal there from Bayley, not quite sure what she pulled off, but it worked.
00:57:58And we asked for the help of Lyra Velcro, and that was denied.
00:58:07And now Raquel Rodriguez hooks the leg again.
00:58:10And that left shoulder getting up by Bayley.
00:58:13Baseball back to the jaw of Bayley.
00:58:16I don't know how Bayley is still moving.
00:58:19Legs must feel like jelly at this point, but still trying to grab victory.
00:58:23She's trying to line up the figure four.
00:58:25Well, we are.
00:58:26She's looking to lock it in.
00:58:27We are in North Carolina.
00:58:29This is flair country.
00:58:30What a way to grab a victory this would be.
00:58:34Bigger four is locked in by Bayley as Raquel.
00:58:38Able to turn it over, but Bayley gets right back on top of it.
00:58:43Raquel desperately trying to reverse the pressure there.
00:58:45Perez desperately trying to assist, risking a disqualification.
00:58:49Referee having none of that.
00:58:51Can she withstand it?
00:58:53Oh, would you look at this?
00:58:55Raking the eyes is Roxanne Perez.
00:58:58Roxanne Perez, as the ref was looking at Raquel Rodriguez.
00:59:03Instead, she rakes the eyes as a way for Rodriguez to escape it.
00:59:09And Bayley completely blinded by that defenseless and now there's only one way down.
00:59:14To Hannibal Rodriguez.
00:59:21Here is your winner, Raquel Rodriguez.
00:59:27And let me ask you this, Joe Tess, an impressive victory for Raquel.
00:59:31But how badly did Bayley need Lyra Valkyria at ringside tonight?
00:59:36But when you're moments away from a submission win with a figure four.
00:59:40And now Roxanne Perez cannot hold back.
00:59:43Well, Roxanne Perez lost to Bayley last week.
00:59:46A little payback from that.
00:59:47And Lyra has given it a second thought.
00:59:55And she says, you know what?
00:59:58I've got to do it.
00:59:59It's the right thing to do.
01:00:00So here comes Lyra Valkyria, Wade.
01:00:03Well, Bayley saved Lyra a couple of weeks ago.
01:00:05Now returning the favor, avoiding this beatdown.
01:00:09How gutsy is this by Lyra Valkyria.
01:00:12Two on one.
01:00:13And she's getting the best of them for a moment.
01:00:16Just a step ahead of the Judgment Day here.
01:00:18But watch out, Raquel swinging for the fences.
01:00:22I mean, it really was only a matter of time before two on one.
01:00:26Tucked over here.
01:00:28Just driving the knees down to the back of Lyra.
01:00:33And would you look at the face of Bayley.
01:00:37She is enraged.
01:00:41And now she's on the attack with a massive knee and a beatdown.
01:00:46A complete transformation in the personality of Bayley before our eyes.
01:00:51Now coming completely undrew by major mental shift Bayley just experienced.
01:00:59And she clears them out.
01:01:01Took one look at Lyra getting beaten down by the Judgment Day and
01:01:05knew she needed to do something fast.
01:01:09And now she's turned her attention to Lyra.
01:01:11You got him!
01:01:20Get him, you idiot!
01:01:29Come on, you idiot!
01:01:30Let's get him!
01:01:31Good job!
01:01:33Let's go!
01:01:34What do you make of that, Judges?
01:01:36I don't know what to make of that.
01:01:37And just like, I don't think Lyra knows what to make of that.
01:01:41As this is what's been going on.
01:01:43And now, I wish you a little apprehensive and Bayley convincing her.
01:01:47It's all good.
01:01:48It's all good.
01:01:49But again with Bayley.
01:01:50As erratic as they come.
01:01:53I'm gonna need some explanations at some point.
01:01:55But at least I got my hug.
01:01:56Hey, a reminder tonight.
01:01:57We get the rematch of that thrilling Wrestle Palooza tag team between the Vision and the Usos.
01:02:03Last week, the bronze showed up.
01:02:05But it was disrupt LA Knight Jey Uso match wave.
01:02:09Yes, indeed.
01:02:10Fell apart at the seams when things were going so well for LA Knight.
01:02:15A complete momentum.
01:02:16Then the Vision showed up.
01:02:18Jey Uso, as this was going down, kept his wits about him.
01:02:22One spear, one splash, and a big controversial win for Jey Uso.
01:02:29And in the aftermath, Jey Uso quick to make an exit.
01:02:34Leaving LA Knight to be beaten down.
01:02:39However, twin brother Jimmy Uso didn't like the thought of that.
01:02:43Grabbed a steel chair.
01:02:44Saved the day.
01:02:45But clearly some tensions between the two Usos.
01:02:54You ready?
01:02:57Ready.
01:02:58Stay ready, so we ain't gotta get ready.
01:03:00Come on.
01:03:01Come on.
01:03:02Hey, let me ask you something, man.
01:03:07Yeah.
01:03:08Last week, I needed your help.
01:03:12And you walked off from me, and you walked off from LA.
01:03:16Man, I don't get it, Uso.
01:03:19Straight up.
01:03:20You really gonna ask me that?
01:03:21Yeah.
01:03:22Helping LA Knight gets us nowhere else.
01:03:25Man made us lose at Wrestle Palooza.
01:03:28I guess you asking me a question.
01:03:31Let me ask you something.
01:03:34Why you helping?
01:03:37Why?
01:03:38Man, I helped the boy.
01:03:40I helped you.
01:03:41If you need help, I got you.
01:03:42I said, I said, no help.
01:03:45You know why?
01:03:49Cause no one give a damn.
01:03:51I did what I had to do.
01:03:54Man, I went out there, bodied LA Knight, got the W.
01:03:58That's it.
01:03:59Mission accomplished.
01:04:00Maybe if I did more of that, I'd be one heavyweight champ by now.
01:04:04But guess what?
01:04:06That's something you don't get.
01:04:11Man, look, look.
01:04:21Forget LA Knight, all right?
01:04:22We're gonna go out there, we're gonna handle business, man.
01:04:25Handling these brownies, all right?
01:04:27All right?
01:04:28Love you.
01:04:29We got some water for you right here.
01:04:38Here's a towel.
01:04:39Can you see at all?
01:04:40Can you see at all?
01:04:41Yeah.
01:04:42Kairi, get away from me.
01:04:46I just wanna talk.
01:04:48Kairi, we can still be a family.
01:04:55My family, it's not too late.
01:05:01Just follow me and apologize, Asuka.
01:05:07She will forgive you.
01:05:10Apologize?
01:05:12Get away from me, Kairi.
01:05:14Leave me alone.
01:05:18Leave me alone!
01:05:25Boy, tough to see Io like that.
01:05:42But it's always good to see the megastar like this.
01:05:52You're inhaling Kavorka, aren't you again?
01:05:54.
01:05:59No!
01:06:00The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
01:06:05Exeter's request from Los Angeles, California.
01:06:10We're getting at 240 pounds.
01:06:13Hell, hey, nice!
01:06:16Yeah!
01:06:17Listen, the megastar wants a title shot.
01:06:19But tonight, just like last week, he just wants a fight.
01:06:22And tonight's opponent may have stepped into the wrong place
01:06:25at the wrong time.
01:06:26Kofi Kingston.
01:06:27Wade, he's gonna get a very angry version of L.A. Knight.
01:06:32Yeah!
01:06:33Here we go!
01:06:36L.A. Knight!
01:06:38P Society!
01:06:40L.A. Knight!
01:06:41Yeah!
01:06:42P Society!
01:06:43P Society!
01:06:44And about it, yeah!
01:06:45P Society!
01:06:46Yeah!
01:06:47The C.A. Knight!
01:06:48P Society!
01:06:49P Society!
01:06:50P Society!
01:06:51The Caps!
01:06:52They've passed away!
01:06:53Yeah!
01:06:54They've passed away!
01:06:55He's passed away!
01:06:56The Caps!
01:06:57Caps!
01:06:58Caps!
01:06:59The Caps!
01:07:00The Caps!
01:08:32Just as he was backstage speaking to Adam Pearce.
01:08:36That's really how he got here.
01:08:38And his opponent, accompanied by Xavier Woods,
01:08:48working at 212 pounds, representing the new day,
01:08:54the new day,
01:08:56Kofi Kingston.
01:09:00Yeah, it's incredibly rude of this audience here in Rally, North Carolina,
01:09:08trying to distract the competitors before their big matchup.
01:09:12This is where they need to be in game mode.
01:09:14It reminds me of the American fans at the Ryder Cup, as a matter of fact,
01:09:18chanting obscenities at the European golfers.
01:09:20Absolutely disgraceful, Joe Test.
01:09:22Your people.
01:09:24My people.
01:09:26Single listed.
01:09:28I want to remind you that WrestleMania returns to Vegas,
01:09:30Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, April 18th, and Sunday, April 19th.
01:09:36And two day combo tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.com.
01:09:38That's the way to do it.
01:09:41The two day combo tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.com.
01:09:58and Sunday, April 19th.
01:10:01And two-day combo tickets are on sale now
01:10:04via Ticketmaster.com.
01:10:06That's the way to do it.
01:10:07The two-day combo tickets for WrestleMania 42.
01:10:15Next week, Monday Night Raw on Netflix
01:10:18will be in Dallas, Texas.
01:10:21And it will be an 8 p.m. Eastern start time
01:10:25on Netflix Raw in Dallas.
01:10:28It's going to be a great card.
01:10:29We'll tell you about that a little later on.
01:10:31But an 8 p.m. start time next week for Monday Night Raw.
01:10:36Now the new day, Kofi Kingston,
01:10:39a 15-time tag team champion.
01:10:41Of course, most recently overly grieving
01:10:44the loss of those titles.
01:10:47Well, we've got another reason to grieve this week,
01:10:49haven't we, Joe Tass?
01:10:50What is that?
01:10:51Well, the new good day is no more.
01:10:54Grayson Waller not here tonight.
01:10:57Took that Mexican destroyer from Penta last week
01:11:03in that six-man tag team on Monday Night Raw.
01:11:06I propose that we observe decorum
01:11:11and we commentate this one in silence
01:11:13in memorandum of the neck of Grayson Waller.
01:11:17It was one of the most spectacular moments we've seen
01:11:21on Monday Night Raw to see what Penta was able to pull off against Grayson Waller.
01:11:26Spectacular.
01:11:26It was an offensive attack that should be celebrated.
01:11:29No, no, no.
01:11:29Spectacular is how you describe the X-ray of Big G Grayson Waller's neck.
01:11:34Did you see the fan reaction?
01:11:36Did you see how viral the video went?
01:11:39That X-ray looked like a Jackson Pollock painting.
01:11:42Neck X-rays aren't supposed to look like that, Joe.
01:11:45It's a move that should be back.
01:11:47L.A. Night earlier tonight was having a conversation
01:11:51with Adam Pearce when he was interrupted by the New Day.
01:11:56And that is how we have arrived here.
01:11:58Now this hooks the leg.
01:12:00We're going to put him away, but just a count of one.
01:12:02A little early to get after it was L.A. Night.
01:12:05Be clear that the conversation you're referring to,
01:12:07L.A. Night made it clear to GM Adam Pearce post-crown jewel
01:12:11he wants the next crack at Seth Rollins' World Heavyweight Championship.
01:12:16Well, if L.A. Night does want that, he needs wins now.
01:12:19A losing streak does not a number one contender make,
01:12:22so it's imperative that the megastar gets a dub this evening.
01:12:27Of course, Kofi Kingston was quick to remind him,
01:12:29as he is often to remind everybody, that he is a former WWE champion.
01:12:33Well, you say that begrudgingly.
01:12:35Here's the issue with Kingston.
01:12:37He is a former Raw champ.
01:12:39The problem is nobody else ever brings it up for some reason.
01:12:42I just did.
01:12:42You don't pretend like he didn't.
01:12:44You only brought it up just claiming that he brought it up.
01:12:47You didn't bring it up of your own volition.
01:12:49It's a cheap shot again, Joe Tess.
01:12:51L.A. Night looking for an attack, but instead, Kingston with a knee.
01:12:57Yeah, this is more like it.
01:12:58Do it for Big G.
01:13:00Kingston into the cover and a two count.
01:13:04And as Night's able to survive and right back to working
01:13:06that left shoulder on L.A. Night is Kofi Kingston.
01:13:10Well, L.A. Night has had several opportunities at World Heavyweight Championships.
01:13:14Often not through his own fault, through skullduggery, he has missed out.
01:13:19But there is, at least on paper, a differential between these two competitors.
01:13:23One man who has been to the top, another man who has almost got to the top,
01:13:27but not quite made it there.
01:13:29And that's why the favorite has to be Kingston.
01:13:31Still to come this evening, of course, that massive tornado tag team rematch.
01:13:38The Vision taking on the Usos, that will be sheer bedlam.
01:13:42Cannot wait later on this evening.
01:13:44Of course, Brock Raker and Big Bronson Reed defeated the Usos at Wrestlepalooza.
01:13:48The L.A. Night was the guest referee and was very challenged to stay the course
01:13:55with his duties that night.
01:13:56Smart for Kingston there, draping that top rope along the throat.
01:14:01Of a bigger, more powerful L.A. Night.
01:14:03But quick to bounce back is the megastar.
01:14:06As he sends Kofi out onto the floor, he sees Xavier Woods right at his back
01:14:11as he drives his head, slamming it to the top of that barrier time.
01:14:16And again, the crowd cannot get enough here in Robbie, North Carolina.
01:14:19Stop! Stop!
01:14:21Xavier Woods trying to act like a distraction.
01:14:25He's just antagonizing the megastar to up the ante against Kingston here.
01:14:28I was better at D.A. than you are!
01:14:31Clever Woods was trying simply did not work there.
01:14:33In fact, it has backfired for his tag partner, Kofi Kingston.
01:14:37Man, he's driving that elbow down.
01:14:39Hey, Woods, how do you like that?
01:14:41I am not in the match.
01:14:42I am not wrestling in this match.
01:14:45Little skin, the cat dropkick sends L.A. Night flying into the barrier.
01:14:49Took about 45 seconds, but that distracted indeed working.
01:14:53And the megastar has done a 180 in this match.
01:14:58With Woods right in his face after he just got smashed into the post.
01:15:03And now, Kofi Kingston in control!
01:15:06Thank God for the new day!
01:15:09Let's go!
01:15:10Total momentum for Kofi.
01:15:13There you go, baby!
01:15:14What a turn of events here in the midst of this match, Wade.
01:15:28Turn of events, one major distraction from Xavier Woods.
01:15:33And someone the caliber of Kofi Kingston is always gonna grab that opportunity with two hands.
01:15:38I mean, can you hear Xavier Woods, he is so loud every time we try to broadcast the match,
01:15:46basically hovers over us as if he's the third voice on commentary.
01:15:50He's simply singing the praises of his brother, his good friend, his tag partner, Kofi Kingston.
01:15:57Kofi Kingston, it's a good job, somebody's doing that around here, Joe.
01:15:59And he can do it from about 20 feet away.
01:16:00He can do it from about 20 feet away.
01:16:01He doesn't even need a microphone, save some money.
01:16:04Cheap to run, no electricity.
01:16:07You can't bleep him though, that's the problem.
01:16:12Look at Kofi Kingston applying that pressure across the neck of LA Knight.
01:16:19What a cheap shot from Woods.
01:16:22Absolute cheap shot from Xavier Woods.
01:16:27Kingston with all his experience, making a massive error there with LA Knight tied up in the ropes.
01:16:32Well, why not use the ropes to your advantage?
01:16:34That's more of the experience that I've come to know and love.
01:16:37I'll tell you right now, Kofi Kingston, one of the absolute best I personally ever got in the ropes.
01:16:42And I'd say he's added to that skill set in the years since and certainly added to the mindset.
01:16:48Far more brutal and vicious now than he ever has been historically.
01:16:53Again, trying to work on that left shoulder, that left arm, that has been a consistent.
01:17:02What are you doing?
01:17:04Putting on a little air guitar.
01:17:06Woods is a bassist, I've seen it on his Twitter.
01:17:09He analyzed the match in front of you.
01:17:11I'm focusing on that.
01:17:12Two things at once, Jotess, called multitasking.
01:17:15Woods is having a real good time tonight, which is more than can be said for the megastar,
01:17:22who is getting the beating of a lifetime, but trying to turn this around.
01:17:27And instead, it's an elbow by Kofi Kingston that drops him to his knees again.
01:17:32You're one of those people who turned their back on the new day, Jotess.
01:17:42I never did.
01:17:43I've been with them from the beginning.
01:17:45Take a picture of you boy right here.
01:17:46I think they turned their back on somebody very special and dear.
01:17:49A colleague of ours on WWE Broadcasting, as well as one of the most beloved superstars in the history of this industry.
01:17:57Turned their back on an albatross.
01:17:59I'm sorry?
01:18:00He was holding them down then, upgraded with Big Gene Langston.
01:18:04It's a huge crowd here at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.
01:18:23And for the last few minutes, they've been watching Kofi Kingston, Wade, get the best of LA Knight.
01:18:28Yeah, they are not impressed with what they're seeing.
01:18:30And the ultimate hype man, Xavier Woods on the outside, loving what he's seeing.
01:18:35But right now, the megastar trying to tap into the abundant Kvorka in this arena.
01:18:41He's drawn on that energy here with a series of great hands.
01:18:45Oh, and that was so smart of Kingston to follow him up and trip him up.
01:18:52One of the greatest movers in the history of this industry, Kofi Kingston.
01:18:57And it paid dividends there against the megastar.
01:18:59He's going up top.
01:19:00He thinks he's got him in position.
01:19:03Tomahawk chopped to the temple.
01:19:06And the kick out at two and change.
01:19:09Right now.
01:19:11Yeah.
01:19:12Yeah, I agree.
01:19:14New Day does indeed rock.
01:19:16And they will be rocking tonight if they pull out a victory here against the megastar.
01:19:21No!
01:19:22Who looks completely spent.
01:19:23And that cheap shot from Woods is not gonna help matters.
01:19:26Second time we've seen Xavier Woods do just that.
01:19:29There's a hook of the leg by Kofi Kingston.
01:19:31Looking to win this thing.
01:19:32And LA Knight able to push off with that right hand.
01:19:36Right hand to the body.
01:19:41And he goes with another body shot.
01:19:43And now comes upstairs against Kingston as the megastar.
01:19:47Looking to rally back.
01:19:49Remember it's the megastar who asked for this match.
01:19:51Kofi Kingston wanted no part of it.
01:19:53But that tyrant Adam Pearce forced Kingston into the match.
01:19:57And Kingston I think has been wobbled by something here.
01:20:00He can barely stand up straight.
01:20:01Oh!
01:20:02Kofi's in a bad way.
01:20:04He's summing up with Kofi.
01:20:08Not quite sure what he got wobbled on but clearly he got hit by something.
01:20:12New Day shot! New Day shot! New Day shot!
01:20:17And big shoulder tackle over the top rope by LA Knight.
01:20:20And this one turned around in a hurry.
01:20:25I think there might have been a bang of heads at one point.
01:20:27And Kofi Kingston now looking like a different human being.
01:20:30Looks like he's on a different planet in fact.
01:20:32Man, man, the jumping neck breaker.
01:20:35One question for you, Joe, whose game is it?
01:20:42You know, and this crowd's gonna say it right now.
01:20:46One, two, three, one, yeah!
01:20:49Oh, but instead of the leaping elbow,
01:20:52Woodsy comes up onto the apron, and now Kofi looking for the win.
01:20:57Feet on the ropes as well, but it's not enough to keep the megastar down.
01:21:00Referee missed all of that.
01:21:02And Kofi now with that second win badly needed,
01:21:06because he looked complete toast a few moments ago.
01:21:10This time, Knight gets out of the way.
01:21:13Going for trouble in paradise.
01:21:16Unable to deliver.
01:21:18Out the back door.
01:21:19Oh!
01:21:20He does it!
01:21:22One, two, three!
01:21:24A BFT on Kofi!
01:21:26Here is your winner, Head, Head Knight!
01:21:33Well, the megastar was a man on a mission this evening.
01:21:37Lay down the gauntlet to Adam Pearce a little earlier on.
01:21:41Needed a dub and got it in a big way.
01:21:43Kingston going for trouble in paradise.
01:21:46Managing to land on his feet, but out of nowhere.
01:21:48One of those BFTs with Xavier Woods already dropped.
01:21:53Unable to the end of Kofi.
01:21:55Big win for the back.
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