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00:00Against the Aussie heroine, Rhea Ripley and her teammate Io Sky.
00:08Rhea and Io versus the Kabuki Warriors, live.
00:12Making an offer that you cannot do.
00:14This one is out of the sky.
00:16I need sleep, B. The demons in your dreams.
00:32I need sleep, B.
00:39Into my eyes, it's a different heart.
00:41Into my eyes, it's a different heart.
00:43Into my eyes, it's a different heart.
00:45And the drag team partner from Adelaide, South Australia, Rhea Ripley.
01:00It has been quite the return to Australia for Rhea Bloody Ripley.
01:06Remember the last time she was in Perth, February 2024 wave.
01:10She main evented Elimination Chamber against Nia Jax.
01:15Biggest wrestling star this country has ever produced a major crossover star.
01:24Everyone who is anyone knows exactly who Rhea Bloody Ripley is.
01:30And what a hero's evasion she's getting here.
01:33From the humble beginnings of Riott City Wrestling here in Australia.
01:38To becoming a three-time world champion.
01:41A Royal Rumble winner.
01:43An NXT champion.
01:45Rhea Ripley is on top of the world.
01:48And now she hopes to follow in the footsteps of what fellow Australian,
01:54Bronx and Reid accomplished earlier tonight.
01:58And that was a victory over the OTC Roman Reigns.
02:03A full victory at that.
02:05And this is not gonna be any easier for Rhea Ripley and her partner EO Sky.
02:09Now we talked about the break up in the relationship between EO Sky and the Kabuki Warriors.
02:15The catalyst for that was Rhea bloody Ripley.
02:19And Asuka was not impressed that EO was showing some loyalty to Rhea Ripley
02:24rather than staying with the original crew from Japan.
02:27That's where these issues really became a problem.
02:31Rhea Ripley and EO Sky go way back.
02:33They've been together a number of times in NXT.
02:35They've of course been competitors and rivals.
02:37Big a lot has been made over the fact that Rhea's never been able to beat EO Sky in one-on-one action.
02:44But tonight they find themselves teammates.
02:45And I ask, look out now.
02:47Kabuki Warriors wasting a little time going right after EO Sky and Rhea Ripley.
02:51And this is great strategy by the former tag champs.
02:54As well they should.
02:55I'll say right now, that shows a tag team in the Kabuki Warriors against two individuals,
03:00EO and Rhea Ripley, who are still having a powwow as the bell was ringing,
03:05trying to figure out who was starting the match.
03:07You know, I asked EO Sky yesterday if she could put all these feelings aside and
03:11actually fight her once former best friends and she unacquivocally said, of course I can.
03:16And now the fight is underway, Ripley back into the ring.
03:19I'll tell you right now, I don't care how good a friend you are with anyone in this
03:22industry, when that battle rings, you better be ready to fight or you're in serious
03:26jeopardy of going straight to the hospital.
03:28Rhea Ripley who knocked off Asuka in action a couple of weeks ago.
03:35My God.
03:36Driven head first into the post.
03:38Well a smart move by Asuka there, and Kyrie Saints taking a dip out of the ring in the meantime.
03:45And now here we go.
03:47Asuka and EO Sky grew up together in the Japanese system.
03:52Former tag team in a group called Triple Tails.
03:56Becoming the best of friends as they came to WWE NXT in the United States.
04:06And now opponents tonight.
04:08Loyalty and respect, a huge in Japanese wrestling culture.
04:12It's almost a maternal relationship between Asuka and her protege EO.
04:17Well that's all out the window here.
04:19Yeah, the high octane offensive, the genius of the sky, EO Sky.
04:24And I unabashedly say, Wade, I believe she's the greatest wrestler on the planet today.
04:28I'm certainly not gonna argue with her.
04:30However, the mentor Asuka probably knows a few tricks that she never taught EO.
04:36Yeah, the Empress of Tomorrow, Asuka, in that conversation as well.
04:40Greatest NXT Women's Champion of all time.
04:43EO really is a woman who was at the peak of her powers this year,
04:47not long removed from being World Champion.
04:51Lost it through Money in the Bank cash in.
04:54Yeah, between the two in the ring, five World Championships combined.
04:58Both have been NXT title holders as well.
05:00Now EO and Asuka, which classic match up no matter how you look at it.
05:09Asuka, there's the quickness.
05:12These two know each of the strengths and weaknesses so well.
05:16EO Sky with a drop kick to Asuka.
05:18The ability to second guess what their opponent is gonna do.
05:22Don't forget this is a tag match as much as it seems to have turned into all one on one for
05:26the time being.
05:30EO Sky looking to teach Asuka perhaps a lesson in respect.
05:35And Asuka rolls out of harm's way.
05:42Great move by the veteran.
05:43Bayley now in the ring, she had to.
05:45She was under a flurry of the towel.
05:46EO Suicide dive.
05:49It's never felt more suicidal than when EO Sky does it so reckless with her own body.
05:55And Kairi Sane tried to help Asuka out, ran into her right hand.
05:59And that distraction allows Asuka to take over.
06:02And that kick, did you hear that?
06:03Well, that head straight into the steel was exactly what took down Rhea Ripley.
06:08And we've not seen her six.
06:10And now it looks like it's flatline EO Sky.
06:14Look at this dive from EO, always looks completely reckless.
06:18But it's always so effective.
06:20And now finally, Rhea Ripley has been stirring.
06:23Battle was rung a few moments ago.
06:26Her battle was rung, I should say, not the match battle.
06:29But now it's EO Sky who is the legal one for that team.
06:32And she's in trouble.
06:34She hit the postcard.
06:35In a real mess.
06:36And a big kick by Asuka.
06:37Three, two, one.
06:43EO trying to drag herself back into the ring.
06:45Count of five now by the official Jessica Carr.
06:48Fast count Carr, as she's known.
06:51That's actually the nickname you gave her.
06:53It's true, she is a fast count.
06:54Wait till she's getting-
06:55EO's in trouble, EO you're at eight now.
06:57EO you're at eight, and she just beats the count back into the ring.
07:00May have wanted to stay down there, EO, and just take the loss.
07:10And this is the pace you want now, if you're the Kabuki Warriors.
07:13Well, you've got a wounded EO Sky who has had the stuff and knocked out of her,
07:16is not moving well at all, is looking defenseless.
07:19Yeah, you can slow this down to whatever pace you want.
07:22EO simply isn't capable of fighting back.
07:25One, two, three.
07:28Torturous hold here from Kairi Sane.
07:31Just pick your shot right now.
07:34All the time in the world to abuse the body of EO Sky.
07:38And Kairi off the top rope, and there's that flying forearm.
07:41Cover now, stacks up EO for the win, and a kick out by EO Sky.
07:45Kairi might have hit EO a little too hard out there.
07:48Almost bounced all the way across the ring, and within the range of Rhea Ripley.
07:53The one thing that I will give Oscar credit for when it comes to Kairi Sane,
07:56she's brought out the aggression in Kairi.
07:59Well, it took long enough.
08:01Kairi Sane was almost hesitant to strike EO Sky a couple of weeks ago.
08:07And I guess she's bought into the propaganda.
08:09I guess she's been brainwashed by Asuka.
08:12You see the way that she's assaulting EO Sky in this matchup tonight.
08:15Well, Kairi's not an ingrate like EO Sky.
08:17Kairi appreciates what Asuka has done for her career.
08:21She shows loyalty to Asuka, to her mentor, to the woman who brought her all the way to
08:26the top here in WWE.
08:27Well, if I'm EO Sky, I'd go it alone.
08:29She's had a lot of success that way.
08:31As Asuka now, just having her way with Sky continues to punish EO.
08:37How's that success going for you now, EO Sky?
08:40And now Asuka just mouthing off to Rhea Ripley.
08:43Her attitude is incredible.
08:45Respect to me.
08:48Respect to me.
08:50Respect to me.
08:51Respect to me.
08:56You can't say that about a woman.
09:01Please.
09:02I understood what they were saying tonight.
09:05I know.
09:06Unlike last night.
09:07And a kick by Asuka to the spine.
09:09Don't give me the mic, I'm not repeating that one.
09:11And Asuka again.
09:12And look at Asuka go.
09:14One, two, three.
09:17Well precision strikes by the Empress of Tomorrow.
09:21And right now it looks like a- And a cheap shot by Kyrie.
09:24It looks like a mentor against a rookie in there.
09:27And that is how easy it has been for the Kabuki Warriors since they took the upper
09:32hand against EO Sky, and it really was that headshot against the steel post of Sky that
09:37has completely taken the wind out of the sail.
09:39Asuka is so smug.
09:41And EO trying to fight back, trying to get the, make a tag to Rhea Ripley.
09:47If that tag's made, this place is gonna explode.
09:50How badly does Rhea Ripley need to get into this match?
09:52How badly does EO Sky need to get out of this match?
09:55What a blow to the back of the head.
09:58And now just, look at, just mocking Ripley.
10:01I know you don't like Asuka, but I find it incredibly entertaining.
10:05Brilliant competitor, of course, we both agree on that.
10:08I said earlier, I had a very unique perspective when it came to Asuka and
10:11Kyrie yesterday at the kickoff show.
10:12And Asuka missed wildly with a kick, EO trying to make it across the ring.
10:16Tag made, Kyrie's legal, can Kyrie prevent EO Sky from making the tag?
10:20And she does.
10:21Nice job, Kyrie.
10:22And Kyrie following orders 2-18.
10:25Rhea, let me know you're not.
10:27Now, Kyrie knocking off to Rhea, a little bit of that attitude.
10:30We are family, and that's what Kyrie is saying to Rhea Ripley.
10:33And you know full well if Kyrie would re-embrace EO Sky at a moment's notice,
10:38but EO has to make that decision for herself.
10:41Kyrie went for a cheap shot, Rhea Ripley drawn into the ring.
10:44Why is he beat by Kyrie saying, cuz it's gonna allow the double take.
10:50Rhea Ripley is causing this beat down of EO Sky.
10:55She's becoming completely unhinged in the corner.
10:57I told you, Rhea felt guilty last week when EO got misted on Raw, and
11:01she wasn't there because she was in Australia, taking care of her personal and business issues.
11:06And again, you heard the We Are A Family before Wade,
11:13that Asuka and Kyrie blame Rhea Ripley for EO Sky, leaving the nest, so to speak.
11:20And EO trying to fight back now.
11:22Look at EO go, as tough as they come.
11:24Harder shots you will not see in a wrestling ring.
11:28My God.
11:29Backhand, what a backhand, and a kick by Asuka.
11:32How is EO still standing?
11:34No idea.
11:36They were like four KO blows in a row.
11:39EO's ate them all, I don't think she knows where the hell she's at.
11:42And that's probably a good thing.
11:44She's gonna find out real quickly that Kairi Sane's legal.
11:51Goodness, EO Sky's done.
11:55Cover by Sane, hooks the leg, and a kick out.
11:58But that was a great cover by Kairi to grab the leg closest to the rope,
12:03forcing Sky to expend energy by kicking out.
12:05So ridiculous in every single shot that the Kabuki Warriors are throwing at the body
12:12of EO Sky.
12:14What an absolute mugging this has turned into.
12:16And Rhea Ripley in the corner, probably feeling fresh as a daisy, cannot get in there.
12:21The anxiety setting in for Rhea.
12:23She understands this is a critical moment that her friend EO's in trouble.
12:28And this audience here came here expecting the Rhea Ripley show.
12:35She's not gone that way at all.
12:38Far from it.
12:39It has been all the empress of tomorrow and her tag team partner, Kairi Sane.
12:44Showing you why they've been multiple time world tag champions.
12:49Got so much hatred here.
12:50But somehow weathering the storm as EO Sky, my God.
12:54EO, EO switching gears.
12:57I think that's hot, just made it more angry.
13:06I'm so glad I'm retired.
13:11EO with Asuka, face down goes Asuka, EO with an opportunity.
13:18That was a right move from EO Sky, it was a strike fest.
13:23Knocking lumps out of each other, pull out a flapjack unexpectedly.
13:28And brought yourself a chance to crawl and escape from this.
13:33And blow the roof off this place.
13:35Here comes Rhea Ripley, the eradicator.
13:41Bang, down goes Kairi, Asuka runs into a dropkick.
13:52The most physically dominant woman this industry has ever seen.
13:55What about the power?
13:58This is Rhea Ripley- Cover.
14:00Three, one, two.
14:03And Kairi able to kick out.
14:05Remembering being misted and beaten down by the Kabuki Warriors a couple of weeks ago.
14:09Check this kick out.
14:11Boom! Ouch!
14:12One of the Matildas players putting that ball in the back of the net.
14:18However, it was the skull of Kairi Sane.
14:22It's football or soccer over here.
14:24Now, looking for the Razor's Edge and Kairi Sane.
14:27It will be a workout of that maneuver.
14:30Kairi Sane has been absolutely vicious tonight, and I'm loving it.
14:34Yeah, it's been a new look Kairi Sane tonight.
14:36I think Asuka finally, I think Kairi Sane basically said,
14:40I just gotta deal with Asuka and do what she tells me.
14:44And it's been effective.
14:46Try and match the kind of abuse that Asuka regularly throws at her opponents.
14:50And Kairi has done a sterling job this evening.
14:53They've now neutralized Rhea Ripley.
14:56Cover now by Asuka, a shining wizard and a kick out by Rhea Ripley.
15:01It's Kinshasa-esque, Shinsuke Nakamura type shot there to the jaw of Ripley.
15:09Yeah, we saw the return of Shinsuke on Friday night's SmackDown last night.
15:14And now, Kairi Sane up to the top rope, Rhea with a clothesline.
15:18And now, Kairi, nobody home, went for that flying forearm, and Rhea, what a kick.
15:23She about decapitated Kairi.
15:25Now, these women are going bananas in this ring tonight.
15:30Just the heaviness of hitters, and now Io Sky back in the fight.
15:37Rhea with a razor's edge.
15:39What a high landing on the back of the neck of Kairi Sane.
15:43And Io Sky, the genius of the sky, missile dropkick.
15:48Cover for Io.
15:53One, two.
15:55Somehow, Kairi survives.
15:58Yeah, I've no idea how Kairi saved Kingdown in this.
16:01A little tribute to the Terror Twins, Damian Priest, followed up by this shot from Kairi, from, excuse me, Io Sky.
16:10I mean, how tough are these four women, how hard wearing have they had to be?
16:16As physical as it comes, Io Sky not going to allow Kairi to make the tag as she shook her head.
16:25And Asuka, Kairi able to counter.
16:29And now Sane with an Alabama slam.
16:34Come on.
16:35And Kairi with a cheap shot to Ripley.
16:41There's a lot of smarter things you can do, you might not like it, but get Ripley down now.
16:45Io Sky, even if she gets to the corner, there's no one there to save you, Io.
16:50Io back to her feet.
16:51It looked like that Kairi was setting up for the insane elbow.
16:54It's a deep arm drag from off the ropes for Sky.
17:00And Io gonna go up top.
17:05She was looking for over the moonsault before Asuka provided the distraction,
17:10and Kairi Sane takes control.
17:12Head of Io just bounced off the top of that ring post.
17:16Nothing the referee can do, Asuka did not touch Io, ducked out of the way.
17:20Now goading Rhea Ripley.
17:23On a baseball slide, drops Rhea to the floor.
17:26Again, what a master plan by the Kabuki Warriors.
17:28Just baiting Rhea Ripley in and pouncing, disabling powerhouse Australian.
17:35And again, the Kabuki Warriors, Wade, have had an answer for everything.
17:39They have dominated this match since the get-go.
17:41Well, that's how you win tag team matchups.
17:43You get on the same page, you build chemistry.
17:46And yeah, you're pretty damn good individuals too.
17:48But that's the difference, Io, Sky, here we go.
17:51A springboard moonsault from Io.
17:54I was gonna say, Sky and Rhea Ripley just don't have that same telepathy that
18:00the Kabuki Warriors do, but Sky might win this on her own now.
18:04Io sending Kairi back into the ring.
18:06Kairi rolls toward the corner.
18:08Being serenaded by the sold out crowd here tonight.
18:13Io, Io!
18:15And there's Io's bullet train attack.
18:21As Kairi where she wants her, Io up to the top rope.
18:26Sky with over the moonsault, here's the cover.
18:33One, two, four.
18:35Asuka just saving the match.
18:37A millisecond away there, superb timing from Asuka.
18:42Will turn a pace right when she needed it.
18:44Ooh, what a kick by Rhea.
18:47Rhea's had enough.
18:48She's about to explode.
18:50Rhea ain't legal though, she may be in a second.
18:53But free giving both teams a ton of leeway in this tag team match.
18:58Tag made, Rhea now legal.
18:59Ripley now lifting Kairi Sane up.
19:05Asuka though, causes Io to lose her balance and fall in the top turnbuckle.
19:11Pulled through by Sane, for the win!
19:13Rhea kicks it two.
19:15So close there.
19:16What a headbutt.
19:22And Rhea looking for a little riptide, but Kairi tag made by Asuka.
19:29One move you wanna avoid it is that riptide, and Kairi did a great job of wriggling out of there.
19:35A drop with that spinning back fist.
19:37And then a big kick by Asuka.
19:41Asuka has re-impositioned, Kairi Sane from the top rope.
19:45This double team several times recently.
19:47And the insane elbow to Ripley.
19:51Asuka into the cover.
19:53And this time it's Io Sky saving the matchup.
19:56Well, both teams have been a millisecond away from victory here.
20:03Only for their partner to save the day.
20:07With all four women barely able to move at this point, fighting on fumes.
20:12Kairi with a step up in Zaguri, stuns Io Sky.
20:16Rhea back to her feet with a kick of her own.
20:18And now Asuka, Io Sky off the top rope.
20:23It's a kick, caught Asuka right in the jaw.
20:25Yeah, right to the face.
20:27You try and position yourself when someone's flying at you.
20:31Try and catch it on the chest at least.
20:33Asuka just did not get the chance to take another look at the impact here.
20:38Look where the feet go, right on the kisser.
20:41My goodness.
20:42There you go, mentor.
20:44Thanks for everything.
20:46Gotta say, Asuka had that coming.
20:55Asuka, Rhea Ripley, face to face.
20:59These four women are gonna need a month off after this match, so vicious.
21:04Two women in the ring that have dominated the women's division for many years here in WWE.
21:09Asuka, Rhea exchanging blows.
21:18And it's Asuka now with a backslide, shoulders down, Rhea able to kick out.
21:21This is wildly with a kick, Rhea caught her, went for the boot of her own.
21:24Asuka with a great block that time.
21:28Rhea with a kick to the face, drives Asuka to the corner.
21:32Durability of Asuka has taken a real beating in these last few minutes of this.
21:36Face first off the turn knuckle, and Rhea's feeling it.
21:42Shrugging off all that pain and exhaustion, tapping into that anger and looking for catharsis.
21:51And now Rhea Ripley gonna drag Asuka up, headbutt now delivered to the Empress of tomorrow.
21:56Rhea looking to hook Asuka, perhaps for a big avalanche riptide here, Wade.
22:01One way to finish things for Kairi.
22:04Kairi Sane just tagged herself in.
22:05Wise move by Kairi, Rhea was gonna hit the avalanche riptide.
22:10And Kairi Sane just ran into a big boot by Ripley.
22:14Well, what loyalty from Kairi Sane shoving Asuka out the way and
22:19eating the bullet herself.
22:21And God, Cole, she may live to regret that selfless act.
22:25Rhea Ripley with a riptide.
22:31Tag made by Io Sky.
22:35Top rope, Io, over the moonsault, cover.
22:40One, two.
22:42And the win.
22:43Here are your winners, the team of Rhea Ripley and Io Sky.
22:57Wade, you know what they say, blind faith in your leaders will get you killed.
23:02And Kairi Sane just got destroyed here tonight.
23:06Well, this is the save by Kairi Sane shoving Asuka out the way.
23:12Asuka's been down since.
23:13Asuka was about to be down and out.
23:15Kairi saved the day for her, but ended up eating this double whammy.
23:20The riptide, followed by the over the moonsault.
23:24And how good must that have felt for Io Sky delivering the death now
23:30to the Kabuki Warriors tonight.
23:32Tight hook pin, never in doubt.
23:36And Rhea Ripley celebrates the tag team victory.
23:40In front of her hometown, her home country, in Australia.
23:51Well, Wade, take a quick break now for a programming note.
23:54No, go.
24:01No.
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