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00:00And it has been interesting over the past month, the moments of doubt and pause with Lyra Valkyria with Bayley's enthusiasm for all of this and their relationship, but here they are fighting for gold.
00:20The WWE Women's Tag Team Championship match. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss looking to defend against Bayley and Lyra Valkyria. That's coming next.
00:50This will be the first time that Bayley and Lyra have it in against Alexa and Charlotte.
01:01Well, they've both been Tag Team Champions here in WWE previously, albeit not with each other.
01:10They had that opportunity taken away from them before WrestleMania this year, a slot that ended up being filled by Becky Lynch, who ended up winning gold alongside Lyra Valkyria.
01:22But now these two friends seem to be back in cahoots, back on the same side.
01:29And if Lyra Valkyria can control the multiple sides of the Bayley persona, then that could augur well on their trip towards claiming gold together, finally, tonight.
01:52Oh, it's hugging time, Joe!
02:15I'm going to get my puppy dog eyes on, see if I can tempt one over this way.
02:19We need you! Okay, are you ready to go, Tash? We're ready to go, Tash? We're ready to go, Tash!
02:24The top cell coming up on the way far out when there's a bunch of kids in the audience who also want to hug.
02:28I'm not a lie. I don't know how I beat the kids out on that one.
02:31I think that's fair perspective, finally, out of you tonight.
02:34I feel like you're cramping my style, Joe Tash.
02:36Do you think so? Yeah.
02:37Am I the wet blanket?
02:38You're a bit like Michael Cole.
02:39That's denying the fire of your hug?
02:41I feel like I could be the cool kid at the desk, if not for you and Cole.
02:44Ah, Bailey, Bailey's not even lucky in this row.
02:50So disappointed.
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04:18Well, the long and winding road of Bayley and Lyra.
04:25This August of SummerSlam, Bayley had that costly interference in Lyra's last chance match against Becky Lynch.
04:31Then the recent erratic behavior of Bayley had Lyra questioning so much.
04:36But now you get this, the trust in the title shot.
04:39And Monday Night Raw is headed to New Mexico Wade next week.
04:44And the action will heat up.
04:46And you know what you saw earlier tonight?
04:47And now we will have Stephanie Bacare and Nikki Bella teaming up against Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez.
04:55The tag match hits do not stop there because as we just heard, the new tag champs, AJ Styles and Dragon Lee will take on the team they defeated for the gold last week.
05:09The judgment day and, of course, J.D. McDonough, who we just saw victorious against Sheamus.
05:16He's in a rich vein of form.
05:18We're going to grab back the gold next week on Raw.
05:21Speaking of tag team champs, here they come.
05:31All in clean.
05:33One of the greatest of all time.
05:40One of the greatest of all time.
06:03Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair, the champs.
06:10And they've gone from the most unlikely pairing earlier this year to now friends beyond the ring.
06:16Blowing up on social media.
06:18I mean, they were at a recent Halloween party that had them crushing it.
06:21Bliss dressed as a vampire.
06:23Charlotte sporting the iridescent fairy wings and face gems dressed as a fairy.
06:29They're loving hanging out together.
06:30Well, they are an odd couple tag team that somehow persevered, made it work and climbed right to the very top of the mountain, grabbing gold in the process.
06:41And when you look across the ring from them tonight, can another odd couple tag team who've had a very shaky start together,
06:49but somehow found some common ground and made it work, Lyra Valkyria and Bayley dethrone the tag champs?
07:00For the official introductions of our championship main event, here's Alicia Taylor.
07:08The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
07:28And it's for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship.
07:42Introducing first the challengers, the team of Lyra Valkyria and Bayley.
07:55And their opponents, they are the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Blair.
08:19The fifth defense in this current reign for Bliss and Flair.
08:36Gold is on the line.
08:3813,812 here, a sold-out Honda Center.
08:44It has been a spectacular evening of action.
08:48And it culminates right here with the Women's Tag Team Championship match, Wade, as we are underway.
08:55And Bayley and Bliss will get us started.
08:58Still blows my mind looking at Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair as a tag team.
09:03Oh, trying to score a quick one here with Bliss.
09:06That's perhaps the greatest resumes of any tag team in history.
09:10Combine 19 World Championships between them.
09:14That's something when you think about it.
09:16And you just know if they can click, as they have done over the past couple of months, they may well be unstoppable.
09:22And you sit there and you say, we've got a 14-time world champion and a five-time world champion.
09:30And as we've called them so many times, the unlikely pairing.
09:33And yet, week after week, you see them growing with their friendship and their admiration and constantly together.
09:41You know, we were talking to Charlotte earlier today.
09:42She said, listen, I'm finding myself hanging out with her friends and family and developing this Twisted Queens mindset.
09:50You always talk about what it takes in time, tag team action, the chemistry.
09:55They've got it.
09:56They have got it.
09:57And it looked like at one point it was never going to happen.
10:00But then one day, it absurdly clicked.
10:03And they haven't looked back.
10:05And the same seems to be true over the past couple of weeks for Lyra and Bayley.
10:10But this is really the acid test for this newer duo.
10:14To see if they can match the level of Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss.
10:18Who now have a taste for gold and are not ready to give it up.
10:22Of course, it was Bayley always pushing ahead when it came to teaming up and getting opportunities like this.
10:29You saw what she did on social media to get this tag team challenge.
10:33It was quickly accepted by Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss.
10:41Flair and Bliss are clearly fighting champions.
10:43Anyone who wants an opportunity will grant them to you.
10:46Kabuki Warriors a little upset, of course, that Lyra Valkyria and Bayley jumped the line, in their words.
10:55And got this opportunity ahead of them.
10:56They may well be waiting in the wings for whoever the victim may be down the line.
11:01But right now, championships up four grabs.
11:06Charlotte able to get out of the way.
11:08But then eats that elbow from Lyra Valkyria before coming up with the kick.
11:12Fireflies are out in force and they are loving what they are seeing from the tag champs here.
11:18Big Flair chop.
11:19Just been Flair dominating the early goings here.
11:31Controlling the pace of the match against the less experienced Lyra Valkyria.
11:36Everybody's getting a boot from Charlotte.
11:41Spinning kick right to the midsection.
11:43Now a striking combination from Valkyria.
11:47Sometimes newer superstars like a Valkyria can be eaten up in the moment against someone with the kind of resume
11:53that Charlotte Flair has, but not this Lyra Valkyria.
11:59Oh, and the drop kick through the ropes for Lyra Valkyria.
12:05And she says, yeah, we want the titles.
12:13So Lyra Valkyria, able to drop kick through the ropes, out onto the floor against Charlotte Flair.
12:24And now the press and the hook of the leg, but barely a count of one.
12:29That was impressive from Lyra Valkyria because Charlotte Flair was just having it way too easy in the early goings of this one.
12:35And as she has a tendency to do, such is her caliber.
12:39It was a really nice effort by Lyra Valkyria to finally stem the tide and get a little bit of offense going back the opposite direction.
12:49But even getting the upper hand against Charlotte Flair sometimes feels like the first step
12:54in a journey of a thousand miles beating Charlotte Flair is a whole other matter.
12:59The crowd here in Southern California chanting, we want bliss, we want bliss.
13:04And you can see Charlotte Flair does as well, reaching out for that tag attempt.
13:10Charlotte Flair really needs this tag.
13:13It's not looked the same since Lyra got the upper hand.
13:16Slowly getting ground down here.
13:19Looking for gold, and Charlotte quickly gets rid of Lyra.
13:23And how much has the confidence of Lyra Valkyria grown in this calendar year?
13:27You go back to the beginning of 2025, she had all the potential in the world,
13:31but I didn't think she was too close to realizing it anytime soon.
13:35To be honest with you, I think it was that run to become the inaugural, excuse me,
13:41intercontinental champion that really changed the game of our career.
13:46A women's tag team champion, the first intercontinental champion.
13:51I completely agree with you as now Alexa Bliss gets to work against Bayley.
13:57I think Lyra's on that shortlist when you reflect on the year as to who's had the most growth.
14:04And now Bayley with the clothesline against Alexa Bliss.
14:08Yeah, Lyra's right up there, as is Raquel Rodriguez, for my money,
14:12who has been absolutely incredible in 2025.
14:14Roxanne Perez as well, who we saw earlier tonight with the victory against Nikki Bella.
14:19And of course, Stephanie Valkyria, we can't quite leave her out, what a year she's had.
14:25A rocket ride of an ascent for the champion.
14:30Women's tag team championship match.
14:45You see the gold they are battling for.
14:48Bayley and Lyra Valkyrie, the unique relationship that has been developed in recent months.
14:54They wanted it, they're getting it.
14:56Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss quick to accept the challenges.
15:00Now Bliss is being stretched out by Lyra Valkyrie.
15:03What a torturous hold by this incredibly inventive Dubliner.
15:09It's been the Ireland show here tonight, and what a victory it would be for Lyra Valkyrie and Bayley
15:14if they can grab gold here.
15:16Completely getting the upper hand in this one against the champ.
15:19Oh, she turns it into a potential pin there as Alexa is able to get free,
15:26but right now in a compromised position in that corner against the challengers,
15:30trying to fight her way free.
15:32Bliss fighting for dear life at this point.
15:34She's been under the cush from Valkyrie and Bayley.
15:38And now if Lyra Valkyrie can drag her back to the wrong side of the tracks,
15:42get the tag to Bayley, and that is just classic tag team strategy.
15:47He is desperate to get to Charlotte, and now the teamwork from Bayley and Valkyrie.
15:55Late, late kick out there from Alexa Bliss,
15:59and you get the sense that Bayley and Lyra Valkyrie are inching closer to the goal there.
16:05Mag team championship match that Bayley desperately wanted.
16:10Put forth a challenge on social media and gets it right here at the Honda Center.
16:15Would you look at Alexa Bliss, but instead...
16:18Oh, she does land it!
16:20The double DDT!
16:23And now Charlotte on that apron.
16:26She wants a piece of it.
16:27Low glimpse into the otherworldly abilities of Alexa Bliss,
16:31and there's the tag!
16:32Here comes Flair!
16:37High flying cross body wipes them both out!
16:41And when you are a challenger for gold!
16:47There are few that do it better than this!
16:50Flair chop after Flair chop!
16:53The last thing you want is a fresh Charlotte Flair running at you!
16:59Walkover clothesline!
17:02The queen has arrived for this championship moment, hasn't she?
17:07Now taking full control of the match,
17:10guarding those tag championships on her own.
17:14Alexa Bliss is down.
17:15Alexa Bliss may be out.
17:17And Charlotte might have to win this one solo.
17:21Something she is more than capable of doing.
17:24The offense that Charlotte Flair has been able to string together.
17:29It could put away this tag team championship match.
17:34Looking to win this one in style, perhaps.
17:38Flair's got that potential moonsault lined up, Wade!
17:42From the top!
17:44And into the cover!
17:48Hook and a leg to retain!
17:51But Lyra able to get that left shoulder up.
17:54The game-changing queen of this entire industry.
17:59Looking as good as ever.
18:03Connected perfectly on both opponents with that one.
18:07And somehow, Vankyria with just about enough left in the tank
18:11to kick out, but for how much longer?
18:13Big boot to deal with Bailey on the apron.
18:21Keep your eye on the...
18:21Oh, that game, Lyra!
18:23Just enough time to recover!
18:25Just enough, Wade!
18:27Valkyria really needs this tag, and something has snapped inside Bailey!
18:31Oh, we've seen this before.
18:33Ding-dong, you idiots!
18:35Bailey demanding a tag now!
18:37The intensity of Bailey.
18:41This is the Bailey that at times has confused Lyra,
18:45but has helped her out as well!
18:47The big knee from Bailey!
18:49Control this side of Bailey.
18:51You have a great pathway to the gold!
18:54And Charlotte draped over that second rope as Bailey continues with her assault.
19:00Oh, God!
19:01Oh!
19:01Absolutely berserk here!
19:04Driving the elbow!
19:05Drop-kicking Alexa Bliss off the apron!
19:09Well, Bailey finding that top gear just when it was needed!
19:13But finding a knee just when it was needed was Charlotte Flair!
19:16Whoa!
19:17Belly to belly!
19:19To have the gold right here!
19:21And Charlotte survives it!
19:23Such a late kick out there from Charlotte Flair!
19:26Oh, man!
19:2895% of the locker room, and that was gonna be new tag team champions!
19:35But Charlotte Flair just has that extra ability most don't have!
19:39Will the reign of Bliss and Flair continue?
19:44Or will Bailey and Valkyria grab those championships?
19:49So Bliss has tagged herself in!
19:51And Bailey did not see it, I don't think, but taking a shot for good measure.
19:54Bailey, I think, thinks Charlotte Flair is still legal here!
19:59No doubt about it, as Charlotte kicks free for a moment!
20:04And now, look-
20:06Oh!
20:06Would you look at the leg drop by Valkyria!
20:08Barry Patea connects on Charlotte Flair!
20:15But of course, it's not Charlotte who's legal!
20:18Oh, Bliss!
20:20Putsche!
20:21Looking for the Sister Abigail!
20:23D-D-T!
20:24Connected flush!
20:26To retain!
20:28And the save by Bailey!
20:30Wow!
20:31Championship timing from the veteran Bailey, just when it was most needed!
20:37Incredible drama here in our Championship main event!
20:41Now with a boot to the temple from Charlotte Flair, they're bawling on the floor,
20:45which leads it to Alexa Bliss and Valkyria in the ring!
20:50The Sister Abigail DDT!
20:54Oh, she's going up top!
20:56She's going up top!
20:57Maybe looking for Twisted Bliss, but instead Lyra able to get to her feet!
21:00And catching the cross-body attempt, Lyra Valkyria, look at the dynamic power!
21:10Nightwing!
21:11The Nightwing is hit, and now the save by Charlotte!
21:14Well, just like Bailey, moments ago, Charlotte Flair saving her tag partner,
21:20and saving this match in the process,
21:24because there was no way Bliss was kicking out of that Nightwing!
21:27Oh, pick a winner from here, Joe Tess!
21:32Good luck with that!
21:33Just incredible!
21:36As Alexa Bliss, feeling the effects of the Nightwing,
21:40desperate to get to Charlotte Flair!
21:43The jaws are dropping all over this sold-out arena in Anaheim,
21:47and now it's Charlotte Flair and Bailey in there!
21:49Best press, Bailey jumps right on her!
21:52Ground and pound by Bailey, and now Charlotte turns it around!
21:55What an absolute slugfest!
21:58Nothing pretty here!
21:59This is all about grit, determination, and a desire for gold!
22:03Just toe the line in the center of the ring and determine this thing!
22:07Oh, we got a good one in the Tag Team Championship match!
22:12Boom!
22:13Oh, what a boot from Flair!
22:15Right to the kisser of Bailey!
22:17Bailey's down!
22:18Is she out?
22:19She might be imminently!
22:21Oh, this could be figure-eight time!
22:23She's locking it in!
22:24Oh, Charlotte could bridge this!
22:27Arch it!
22:28And put it in!
22:29And retain by submission!
22:31Would you look at this?
22:33Can Bailey survive it?
22:35The figure-oh!
22:36Oh!
22:37Lyra will not let that hand tap!
22:41Lyra's holding it up!
22:43Twisted Bliss!
22:44Bliss!
22:45A twisted Bliss breaks it up!
22:48Oh, just when Bailey was looking to tap, Lyra prevented that!
22:52A twisted Bliss!
22:55What more can we get?
22:57How much more can they give?
23:00In sync!
23:02Double natural selection!
23:04Twisted Bliss breaks it up!
23:05And a double natural selection!
23:09Here are your winners, and still, the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Blair!
23:26Figure-eight survived!
23:30Twisted Bliss breaks it up!
23:32And a double natural selection, Wade!
23:35Well, here's your figure-eight, and preventing the tap-out was Lyra Valkyria, and I think this is the moment Joe Tess lost his voice!
23:43A twisted Bliss of the very top one!
23:46Wait a second!
23:48Oh, hold on!
23:48Kabuki Warriors are out here!
23:50Asuka and Kairi Sane, the Kabuki Warriors have arrived, and they are attacking!
23:58Well, they've launched some verbal warning shots all night!
24:01We want the gold!
24:02We will not be jumped in the line!
24:05And they're sending a loud and clear message to our victors tonight!
24:10Kairi Sane's up top!
24:11Charlotte's lined up in St. Elbow!
24:14Oh, this is a devastating beatdown from the Kabuki Warriors!
24:19Kabuki Warriors have been more vicious than ever over the past couple of months, and Bayley now looking at defend Lyra!
24:29As Bayley stands opposite Asuka and Kairi Sane.
24:34Well, Asuka and Kairi Sane attacked everybody, and second thoughts about attacking Bayley for some reason.
24:40They pulled off against Bayley.
24:45Bayley's pretty intimidating, especially this version of Bayley, but...
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24:50Stop!
24:50Stop!
24:50I can't wait a second!
24:52Do you want some names?
24:52Stop!
24:53Stop!
24:54Stop!
24:56Stop!
24:56Stop!
24:58Stop!
24:58Do you want some names?
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