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00:00Then, now, forever, together.
00:30Then, now, forever, together.
01:00I can't lose.
01:01I'm in the rain, I can hear you.
01:04Welcome to Main Event.
01:12The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
01:22Introducing first, from Knoxville, Tennessee, representing American made, Ivy Nile.
01:35This is someone who earlier today, as we were getting ready for Main Event tonight, Byron,
01:39you tried to get a few words with, and she told you to, I don't wanna repeat what she said,
01:43but it wasn't very nice.
01:44What did you do to Ivy Nile?
01:46It was a bad judgment call for me.
01:48Ivy Nile looked the same way backstage she looks now, which is perturbed and disturbed.
01:56Well, you can hear from the WWE Universe tonight just what they think of Ivy Nile.
02:06Don't you sing along, Vic.
02:07Don't you dance sing along.
02:08I almost.
02:09I saw your lips going there.
02:10I almost did.
02:11Of course, Clay Coward, not with you this week.
02:14I am Vic Joseph alongside Byron Saxton.
02:17And Byron, we've moved into the month of December, only a few more weeks left this year.
02:22Isn't it amazing right now, if you're a WWE superstar, and you're watching the days tick away as we
02:27inch towards 2026, you're thinking, how can I finish this year as strong as humanly possible?
02:32That's a great point, because before we know it, it will be the Royal Rumble,
02:35and then we will be on the road to WrestleMania.
02:38Isn't that wild?
02:39Every year, goes just by like that, Byron.
02:42Just like that.
02:43And this is a woman who really did have a big year, more on that in just a moment.
02:48From Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Thea Hale!
03:07Vic, can I get a Hale yeah?
03:10Hell yeah!
03:11That was horrible.
03:12I think I'm the one who coined that on NXT.
03:14Of course, I'm very familiar with Thea Hale, a superstar who's getting the opportunity here tonight.
03:20Also, someone who might need to actually think about decaf in the morning.
03:24I don't think so at all.
03:25You like the happiness, you like that.
03:27Energy level, the rambunctious nature, that's what makes Thea Hale who she is.
03:31I'm now not very impressed with Thea Hale, but Booker T tells me every Tuesday on NXT that Hale has been, and I don't like to use this term, but it's what he said.
03:41She has been misguided during her run in NXT.
03:45NQCC, Chase University, Joe Hendry, do you agree with Booker's assessment?
03:52To an extent, but isn't that part of the maturation of anybody's career?
03:55That's fair.
03:56You make some wrong turns, you make some mistakes, you learn from those humps in the road, and you become better, right?
04:00I mean, it's very fair, and you think about Thea Hale, someone who has competed for the NXT Women's Championship,
04:05someone who now at this level competing against Ivy now.
04:09We talk about being the end of the year, looking to make a banner.
04:12What do you mean?
04:13Okay, Thea.
04:14That's a New Year's dance.
04:16I like how you tie it.
04:17What do you know about Thea?
04:18I don't know much about it, I'll give you that.
04:19But could this be a launching point for Thea with a victory over someone like Ivy now?
04:23Without question.
04:24If you're Thea Hale, you've gone through such an adjustment from your days in Chase, you being taken more seriously, tweaking your style a little bit.
04:32And this is just part of that road.
04:34Pick up a win against Ivy Nile, now you're raising some eyebrows in the women's division,
04:37whether it's Monday Night Raw, Friday Night SmackDown, as well as NXT.
04:41Able to roll through almost a count there by the official, nice tilt-a-whirl arm drag by Thea Hale.
04:47And recently, Hale was under the bright lights in New York City at Cold Rush several weeks ago.
04:52How does an experience like that, though, being in the theater of Madison Square Garden, motivate someone?
04:57She described it to me as surreal, a moment she will never forget for the rest of her life.
05:02Things starting to slow down in this match, I think Ivy Nile is feeling that momentum start to slip away.
05:07As charging right back in is Thea Hale.
05:09And you gotta think Thea has to look to someone like Maxine Dupree and just know in her heart that hard work will pay off.
05:17I'll tell you, Maxine's win of the Women's Intercontinental Championship did so much for every single women's locker room.
05:23It gave hope to a lot of superstars that felt like, yeah, I'll never be in that position to actually contend for a championship.
05:29Well, the same can be said for someone like Ivy Nile.
05:32Take another look.
05:33First, you see the athleticism, and bam, that board is getting slammed shut by Ivy Nile.
05:39And I talked about the year Ivy Nile has had, the opportunity she has had.
05:43Have you seen the growth in ring from Ivy Nile?
05:46I think so, it starts with the appearance, as silly as that may sound.
05:50But if you look at yourself and you see a different competitor,
05:53that translates to your style inside the ring.
05:55You can hear the WWE Universe here.
05:58Look at the smile on Ivy's face, she enjoys it.
06:01She enjoys it.
06:02Face first goes Thea, bouncing off that top turnbuckle.
06:05And Ivy, who used to train in the Performance Center down in Orlando with Thea,
06:10called her an annoying gnat that just won't go away.
06:14And you know that has to fuel Thea Hale.
06:16But right now for Thea, she's gotta get back into the matchup, off the suplex,
06:19into the cover, and another kick out.
06:21The thing about, there's pressure on Ivy Nile as well.
06:23Remember when Chad Gable went off into the sunset for a little bit and told Ivy Nile,
06:28listen, you're in charge now.
06:29You gotta run the show.
06:30That's still an internal motivation for Ivy Nile.
06:33You've actually seen that a little bit, Byron.
06:35It's a great point.
06:36Let's go Thea!
06:37Great point that you bring up, because Ivy really at that juncture, I think,
06:40maybe that's when she started to change her perception about how she viewed things.
06:44Let's not forget, she was contending for championships.
06:47She was in championship conversation.
06:49And I think that was really the jumping point.
06:52For every great superstar that's done amazing things in our industry,
06:55they can always pinpoint one moment.
06:57Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, up, over, shoulders down, out of the corner,
07:00looking for the upset.
07:02It could have been a win, it could have been a pep talk.
07:04Change out.
07:08Derrick Sanders checking on Thea Ivy, seeing her opportunity into the cover.
07:13And another kick out, and Ivy might have just taken a little extra second.
07:16But you saw the striking ability right there from Ivy Nile.
07:19How impressed are you with just the natural strength of Nile?
07:23Ivy's always had the tools.
07:25There's no question about that.
07:26There's no argument to be made there.
07:28Ivy Nile has always brought something extremely unique inside the ring.
07:31But as we always say, how do you put it all together?
07:34How do you fill that toolbox to create a successfully sustained career?
07:38Let's go Thea Chance ringing out.
07:42Hale trying to rally here in this matchup.
07:45And that's one way to create a little separation, Byron.
07:49Trying to get back into this matchup.
07:51Hale's gotta dig deep now, firing up a couple shots.
07:54Big forearm under the jaw, firing back with his second one.
07:57Ivy Nile now, a little bit rocked.
07:59Now with the reverse.
08:00Thea Hale holding on.
08:01Big kick right to the chest.
08:03Rocked herself backwards, charges in.
08:06And now, two knees right to the elbow.
08:09Trying to hyperextend.
08:10Could be setting up for that Camorra lock that we've seen Thea use on NXT time and
08:15time again.
08:16Certainly rallying right now.
08:18You can feel Thea Hale's confidence growing by the second.
08:22This is the pace at which she thrives.
08:25And that's a great point you bring up because it is the pace that she thrives.
08:29Full throttle.
08:30Boom.
08:31Explode her out of the corner.
08:33Right back up.
08:34Big kick right to the face.
08:36Into the cover.
08:37Both shoulders down.
08:38I think we need to be on upset alert, Vic.
08:41So close to that upset.
08:43And I'm glad we agree on that because this would be an upset for Thea Hale.
08:47Who just got countered.
08:49Almost like a dragon sleeper right now.
08:50I thought that's what exactly Ivan I was looking for.
08:52Transitioning right back in.
08:54Looking for a suplex.
08:55Inside cradle.
08:56Inside cradle.
08:57Kick out.
08:58Angela momentum swinging back and forth.
09:01Oh, now.
09:02Genoku driver.
09:03Will it be enough?
09:05And another near fall.
09:07What a matchup between these two women here on main event.
09:11I love what we just saw there.
09:12A moment of shock there for Thea Hale.
09:14Then kind of smacking her head, smacking her temple.
09:16Stay in the game.
09:18Refocused.
09:19High cross body.
09:20Wow.
09:21Got caught.
09:22That was like a mini power slam almost.
09:24Great display of strength by Ivy Nile.
09:26Nice adjustment at the last second.
09:29And strength on display.
09:31One more time.
09:32Power personified as Nile victorious.
09:37Here is your winner, Ivy Nile.
09:45You said we're on upset alert.
09:47You had to think deep down.
09:49Ivy Nile thought the same thing was not going to be a stepping stone.
09:53Thea Hale brought in every sense of the word here.
09:56But credit the experience, credit the determination, credit that perturbed and
10:00disturbed aura of Ivy Nile that projected her to a win.
10:05Take nothing away from Thea Hale tonight.
10:08But main event belonged to Ivy Nile.
10:15Still to come the powerful porterhouse of Alpha Academy.
10:18Otis steps into the ring for singles competition as he goes one-on-one with the dominant force
10:23of Rusev.
10:24But before we continue with the action here on main event, we look back at an electric
10:27weekend at Petco Park as WWE touchdown in San Diego for Survivor Series War Games.
10:34Tonight, over 45,000 fans will pack this joint as we welcome you for the 39th Survivor Series.
10:45People from all 50 states, people from 36 countries here tonight.
10:49Thank you to San Diego and for inviting us into your house.
10:52Let the war, Kane begin!
11:12The Miss Delivered a legend!
11:14The Black Widow!
11:21The Black Widow!
11:22The Miss Delivered a legend!
11:23The Miss Delivered a legend!
11:24It was such a memorable time for wrestling fans who filled the ballpark.
11:38Ooh, that's rock.
11:39Wait, wait, wait!
11:40Tohara ball!
11:41Mysterio!
11:42How impressive!
11:44The Miss Delivered, baby!
11:45It's been a long time for wrestling fans who won't be playing single-иг L.
11:47The Miss Delivered in the atmosphere.
11:48We've got a lot of fun fans who has to pick up the game.
11:49The Miss Delivered a legend!
11:50They won it the only way Dirty Dom knows how to win.
11:51As clean as possible.
11:52Dominate Fisteria is the greatest!
11:53This is all my way.
11:54The Miss Delivered a legend.
11:55Oh no!
11:56I won it the only way Dirty Dom knows how to win.
12:00As clean as possible.
12:02Dominic Mysterio is the greatest!
12:10It is the end of an era because there's one more match
12:14remaining in the GOAT's legendary career.
12:22Generals gathered in their mercy
12:24just like witches at Black Massive.
12:34The most star-studded war games I can ever recall.
12:39Time will tell the name of our hands
12:44I'll be making war just for fun.
12:48Who is this?
12:57Who is this?
13:13Carl Parker has won it for his team!
13:16This is the last time we have a team here.
13:26Next up we turn over to last Monday as Rhea Ripley and Eoskai made their claim for the tag team gold.
13:36following their victory at war games.
13:41The fight isn't over, nah nah nah.
13:44Because you see, the Kabuki warriors, they decided that they wanted to betray my best friend right here, Eoskai.
13:52So I do not care how sore I am, I do not care how banged up I am, I don't care how broken my nose still is.
14:01We want revenge!
14:04So Asuka and Kairi, why don't you make your way to our ring so we can finish this once and twice.
14:12If anyone understands wanting to stand up for your best friend, we do.
14:21But you see, me and my best friend were the former tag team women's champions, and we never got a rematch.
14:30And if you want to stand there and act like you're better than us, prove it.
14:35And you know what Charlotte, I was thinking the exact same thing.
14:42I know you were.
14:43So how about you two take on us two tonight?
14:48You are on!
14:59The match was made official.
15:01It will be the dynamic duo of Rhea Ripley and Eoskai going up against the former champion Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss.
15:07Who will come out victorious in a high stakes matchup with potential tag team title implications?
15:12We'll find out tonight.
15:15Coming up next, off the heels of a shocking return and victory over the greatest of all time at Survivor Series.
15:20The self-proclaimed greatest couple of all time have finally reunited on Raw.
15:25What will Liv Morgan and Dirty Dominic Mysterio and the rest of judgment they have in store for the WWE Universe?
15:31We'll find out when we return on WWE's main event.
15:34We'll find out when we return on WWE's main event.
15:39My name is John Cena.
15:41I'm a kid who grew up in a small town in West Newbury.
15:43And I'm living the dream.
15:46The champ is here!
15:52My time is there!
15:56You can't see me.
15:58My time is there!
16:10The end of an era is almost here.
16:13After more than two decades shaping the very fabric of this industry,
16:17John Cena will enter the ring one final time for his last match ever.
16:21Saturday night's main event, Saturday, December 13th in Washington, D.C.
16:25Don't miss your chance to witness WWE history live.
16:27Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com.
16:33With the leader of the C Nation's final match on the horizon, we turn to last Monday,
16:37where two superstars forged their path to a chance at making history.
16:40And the last time is now a tournament.
16:42In the first spot of the semifinals, L.A. Knight was able to pick up a victory over main event Jey Uso
16:47in a physical battle.
16:49And punching his ticket to join him in the finals of the tournament
16:51was none other than the ring general himself,
16:54Kunther defeated Solo Sako to take one step closer to an opportunity of a lifetime.
17:01As the date with destiny quickly approaches, the winner of the last time is now a tournament
17:06will be in the building next week on Raw.
17:08Out of a pool of 16 competitors across all WWE, including a few surprise appearances,
17:14one superstar will stand before the WWE Universe with an opportunity of a lifetime.
17:18You are not going to want to miss this one.
17:21But before we get to next week, we turn back to last Monday, as the new Intercontinental Champion,
17:28Dominic Mysterio, reunited with his partner in crime, Liv Morgan, following her shocking return
17:32to assist Dirty Dom in recapturing the Intercontinental title from John Cena at Survivor Series.
17:38Here's what the Judgment Day had to say.
17:43I'm back!
17:47I bet you guys didn't see me coming, did you?
17:53No, no, no, I know you guys didn't.
17:56But guess what?
17:58Guess who else didn't see me coming?
18:01John Cena, ha, ha, ha, ha, I'm confident.
18:10You see, we knew that John Cena was, no, no, no, we're not doing that anymore.
18:17We're not doing that anymore.
18:23We knew that John Cena was gonna figure out the Judgment Day's plan, but once that failed,
18:30and we decided to play the ace up our sleeve, I got back my two favorite things in the world.
18:38My Intercontinental Championship, and my amor, my guarita, Liv Morgan.
18:48Oh, Dominic, I miss this face so much, and I miss you guys so much.
18:55Raquel, it's been way, way, way too long, and JD, Finn, and Roxanne,
18:59I am so happy to be with y'all again, I really am.
19:04But since I've been gone, I've been hearing some things about the Judgment Day.
19:18I've been hearing that the Judgment Day is weak.
19:26I've been hearing that the Judgment Day has lost some of its gold.
19:34I've been hearing that the Judgment Day is falling apart.
19:43But all of that changes now, because Liv Morgan is back.
19:51And the Judgment Day is back, and we are coming for everything that is ours.
19:59So as of right now, the Judgment Day once again officially runs Monday Night Raw.
20:18Oh, and Dominic, one more thing.
20:21Just about.
20:33Wow.
20:34A very clear and direct vision statement from Liv Morgan.
20:38From one Raw faction to another, when we return on Main Event,
20:44we will hear from the dominant force of the Vision.
20:47What will Paul Heyman and his associates have to say,
20:49fresh off their statement victory at Survivor Series War Games?
20:53We'll find out next.
20:55I haven't seen the video.
21:17I'm sorry.
21:17I'm sorry.
21:20Welcome back to Main Event.
21:31We are coming to you from Glendale, Arizona this week,
21:34where the WWE Universe was treated to an action-packed bout
21:37for the highly coveted World Tag Team Championships.
21:42After promising to be fighting champions for the Raw Tag Team Division,
21:46AJ Styles and Dragon Lee were put to the test
21:48as they went toe-to-toe with the New Day this past Monday.
21:51Despite the odds, the dynamic duo of Styles and Lee
21:54were able to pull off an impressive victory
21:56against one of the most decorated tag teams of all time.
21:59But the night wasn't over for the champs
22:01as they would later run into Raw General Manager Adam Pearce,
22:04whose ongoing investigation into a mystery assailant
22:07would reveal some new information.
22:10Adam, everyone I spoke to said they didn't see anything out of the ordinary.
22:14Ordinary.
22:15Except for seeing Seth Rollins.
22:16Yeah, everybody's saying the same thing.
22:18All right, man, do me a favor, keep me posted.
22:20I appreciate it, thanks.
22:22Speaking about Seth Rollins.
22:24Gentlemen.
22:25Word around town is they saw him walking without his little sling.
22:28Yeah, I heard the same thing.
22:30Medical's saying something else, but I'm guessing you're not here to talk about Seth.
22:33Nope.
22:33We defended these championships tonight.
22:35Yes, you did.
22:36We want to do it again.
22:37When?
22:37Next week.
22:38I love it.
22:39I guess the deserving team.
22:40Okay, I'm all ears.
22:42Maybe one that didn't get a rematch.
22:43No, no, no, no.
22:44I know what you're talking about.
22:45Okay.
22:46We won War Raiders.
22:48War Raiders.
22:49The War Raiders.
22:50They didn't get a rematch.
22:51You're absolutely right.
22:52Next week, you like it?
22:53How the fuck is this?
22:54Yeah, that's a good idea.
22:54I love it.
22:55World Tag Team titles on the line.
22:57AJ Dragon Lee versus the War Raiders next week.
23:00You're the best.
23:01Yeah.
23:01You're the best.
23:02Is that a white or pink shirt?
23:03Well, this would be a, I think, lavender.
23:05I like it.
23:06I like it too.
23:06I like having fighting champions.
23:07That's what I like.
23:09We now turn to the ring as the Vision took center stage, following a massive victory at Survivor Series War Games.
23:20I'm a little bit upset tonight, and it's not because of where we are.
23:27It's not because of the hooded guy, Batman, or whoever the hell that was that jumped the cage on Saturday
23:33and tried to ruin my moment.
23:35I'm upset, almost disappointed, really, how easy it was to pin CM Punk.
23:44Because I thought I was going to have to reach into my bag and find this courage,
23:55this different level of athleticism, this different level,
23:58go to a place that I've never been before to face the guy that I grew up watching,
24:04that I heard about, that I heard all the stories of the greatness of CM Punk,
24:08only for me to stand across from him and realize that CM Punk is nothing but a soft ass.
24:14CM Punk is no different than any other veteran that has lived off of past glory.
24:32He's no different than Seth Rollins being a narcissistic piece of garbage at the top of the mountain,
24:38holding everyone else down,
24:39when really, he should be worried about the war going on inside of his own home,
24:44that his wife is a bigger star than he is.
24:47CM Punk is in the face.
24:57CM Punk is in the face of the game.
25:02CM Punk is in the face of the game.
25:08CM Punk is in the face of the game.
25:09On January 5th, it's gonna be a fight, but it's gonna be a different kind of fight.
25:16CM Punk, I promise you, because on Saturday, you tried to break my neck.
25:23You tried to ruin my life.
25:27You tried to ruin my dream.
25:29Everything that I've ever worked for in my entire life.
25:33You tried to take that away from me, so I'm-
25:35Listen to me, Punk.
25:42I'm gonna ruin your life.
25:44I'm coming for your career.
25:46I'm coming for every good memory that these people remember you for.
25:52I'm coming for it all.
25:53And I didn't forget, this is for you, by the way.
25:57I hope you're watching at home.
25:58You remember last year at WrestleMania backstage when you came up to me in the
26:02back in the hallway, and you said, well, congratulations on all the success, kid.
26:07Let's see if you can cut a promo with the big dogs now.
26:09Well, consider the promo cut, because on January 5th,
26:15when you're on your ass looking up at the lights, and I'm standing over you, and they
26:21announce me as the new heavyweight champion of the world, you will look into my eyes with
26:29your beady, stupid face, and realize you are not even close to the bad-ass broad-breaker, the real best in the world.
26:42Coming up, Otis will face off with Russo.
26:50It all goes down next, right here on Main Event.
26:53In Vegas, everything's a game.
27:06Some nights, it's played without cards or dice, just tension.
27:14Every move measured, every look, a strategy sharpened.
27:23Always watching your back, prepared for anything.
27:37Never knowing who the real threat is.
27:48Or who might show up at the table.
27:59WrestleMania Vegas.
28:00It's anyone's game.
28:09It's anyone's game.
28:13Again.
28:22I can't.
28:31Again.
28:33Again.
28:35Again.
28:38Again.
28:43Again.
28:48Again.
29:03Now, try it on me.
29:09Come on!
29:19No!
29:23No!
29:26No!
29:27No!
29:28No!
29:29No!
29:30No!
29:32No!
29:35No!
29:36No!
29:37Get out of my ring.
29:56Again!
30:05Welcome back.
30:07It's a WWE main event, and there's a reason I'm chuckling, by the way,
30:13because I finally got my gift from Byron.
30:15The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
30:19Introducing first, accompanied by Akira Kozawa,
30:24who he needs at 330 pounds, representing Alpha Akira Bay, Ho-Hey!
30:35Byron Saxton got up, walked away and said,
30:37I got you an early holiday present, Vicster.
30:40And in walked Blake Howard.
30:43What the heck have you been all day?
30:45Listen, catering's been fantastic throughout the holiday season.
30:48And Vic, sometimes the best presents, they come early.
30:51So for a while, I'm happy to have you back as the voice of this show.
30:55The keys to the car are all yours.
30:57And listen, Thanksgiving, I had myself a porterhouse, and now we've got the powerful porterhouse
31:02kicking things off right now in this matchup.
31:04And Vic, it's going to be great capping off things.
31:06And of course, we're just one week away from John Cena's last time.
31:10That's right, Saturday night's main event, what a night it will be.
31:14What a spectacular it will be in our nation's capital.
31:20As the Royal Rumble is presented by Cricket.
31:22Join Cricket Nation and get reliable nationwide 5G.
31:25Smile, you're on Cricket.
31:26And by Ram Trucks, nothing stops Ram.
31:29And by Intuit TurboTax, now this is Texas.
31:33Talk about a mood changer here, Vic.
31:50You ain't kidding, because I actually was happy to see you.
31:53I'm for once in the holiday spirit.
31:55But when this man comes around, the mood does shift.
32:03And here's O'Connor, from Bulgaria,
32:15we get that 270 pounds, Rusev!
32:23Well, it's certainly time to crush once again here on main event.
32:25And after getting the quarterfinals of the last time is now tournament,
32:29the Bulgarian Brute, looking to blow off some more steam here tonight.
32:33Rusev, of course, laser-focused.
32:46And Vic, a couple of weeks back, Madison Square Garden,
32:49these two hooked up one more time here on main event.
32:51But today, what has to be different this time around?
32:54Obviously, Otis would love to pick up a victory, right?
32:58Indeed.
32:58Tozawa would love to stay out of the way.
33:01For Rusev, he wants to run it back the same way.
33:03And when we talk about Rusev's aggression, you see it coming out.
33:06I start to think about the Royal Rumble.
33:08It wasn't long ago that that man was the runner-up in the Royal Rumble.
33:12Could this year be the year for Rusev to go on and headline WrestleMania?
33:16You go back just over a decade, that initial appearance in the Royal Rumble
33:20really turning a lot of heads.
33:21And now Rusev back in the WWE.
33:23And, of course, now the third time in the ring here for Otis with Rusev since his return.
33:28And really, Vic, how does Otis psych himself up for this type of encounter?
33:31I don't know. I'm just looking at Otis right now, and something seems a little bit different.
33:33There's not an Alpha Babes shirt on.
33:36I don't know. Maybe he didn't do laundry, or maybe catering was so good.
33:40Things look a little bit darker here this evening.
33:43But right now, these two behemoths locking it up right now.
33:46Almost 600 pounds inside the ring right here.
33:49And, of course, right now we're talking about new Intercontinental Champions.
33:52Maxine Dupree still riding high after an amazing win a couple of weeks back.
33:55Yeah, and I've been very interested to see how Otis and Tozawa, for that matter,
33:59would take some of that energy from Maxine Dupree and translate it into their own success.
34:05It hasn't quite happened the way that maybe they would want,
34:08and it's certainly not happening right now as Rusev is starting to smash.
34:12As Rusev in control right now, Irish Ripper Versal here by Otis.
34:16That's one way to shift things. Otis starting to pick up a little bit of steam right here.
34:20Of course, the Alpha Academy has had some recent success here on Main Event.
34:26As Otis in the driver's seat right now, spoke to Otis earlier today,
34:30very motivated by the action last weekend inside Survivor Series War Games.
34:34Well, could you imagine seeing this inside of War Games? Look at this fella. Otis is...
34:43Well, just like we saw before, Tozawa wrong place, wrong time.
34:48Rusev looking to take full advantage. We talked about him trying to blow off some steam!
34:52And Otis gets the back of his partner right there.
34:55In control right now is Otis, as he wants to stay in the driver's seat right here against Rusev on Main Event.
35:04This holiday season, go big, and then go home.
35:25It's not a safe trip home.
35:30Got it!
35:34Back in action here on Main Event. Otis still in control right now, and Vicky keeps putting in the work,
35:44keeps showing up, now looking for that big-time success.
35:46Well, Rusev now just countering here for a moment. That's the danger of Rusev,
35:49because he's so strong, he's so powerful, he's so accurate with his kicks and his strikes,
35:53so he can turn things around just like that.
35:55Of course, that Machka kick did in Otis a couple of weeks back, and Rusev did come up short against
35:59Jey Uso in the last-time-is-now tournament, but the Bulgarian Brute looked very impressive
36:04throughout multiple rounds in that tournament.
36:05They certainly did.
36:06How about Jey Uso and sort of the attitude and what's going through that man's mind,
36:11as we saw that this past week on Monday Night Raw?
36:14Certainly a lot of turmoil right now inside Main Event Jey Uso's head,
36:18as Rusev looks laser-focused. We talked about him in that tournament, did get by Damian Priest.
36:22Let's take another look right here, as 330 pounds of Otis colliding with the steel.
36:27You know, we're seeing all the impact, the official right now doing his job,
36:31checking on Otis. I mean, that was nasty, the way he just bounced right into that pole,
36:36right into that steel.
36:37Starting to get fired up right here, and of course, Rusev's been in and around the
36:40Intercontinental title picture in recent months. Is he still a top contender for that gold?
36:44100%. I think everybody's a contender right now. We're getting ready to have a new year.
36:47What's the saying? A new year, new me.
36:49Indeed.
36:49You know, so anything could happen, and look at Rusev just soaking it in right now.
36:54And I want to take an opportunity. We've talked about the Royal Rumble.
36:56We talked about Saturday night's main event later today.
36:59It will be WWE's deadline.
37:02NXT superstars trying to beat the clock, the Women's Iron Survivor Challenge,
37:05the Men's Iron Survivor Challenge.
37:07Who will beat the clock?
37:08It's the most strategic match in the WWE, in my opinion.
37:12And one woman and one man will then get a championship opportunity in the new year,
37:18at New Year's Evil.
37:19And Vic, you talk about new year, new me.
37:20Certainly a great way to kick off 2026 for one superstar in the men's and women's side in NXT.
37:25As Rusev unloading right here.
37:28And of course, Vic, I know you've discussed with Byron in the past here on main event.
37:32How has Rusev evolved since his return to the WWE earlier this year?
37:35He's just more angry.
37:36He's more focused.
37:37He's not worried about, you know, anybody else but himself.
37:41And I think he's hit Otis so hard a few times.
37:44I think Otis right now may be a little worse for wear if we get a shot of his face.
37:49Because Rusev right now is unleashing on the powerful Porterhouse.
37:54As the referee checking in right here.
37:56Rusev doing the damage on Otis.
37:58Referee might need to utilize his discretion right here.
38:00As Otis wants to stay involved in this matchup.
38:03As Rusev looking to wear him down right here.
38:05And Otis would love to get a big victory for the new year.
38:09And I mean, that's so important right now with everybody in WWE.
38:12You know, we could be talking about Sol Ruka as the women's Iron Survivor.
38:15We could be talking about Joe Hendry as the men's Iron Survivor.
38:18The list goes on and on.
38:20But right now in this moment for Rusev, he's got to finish the match.
38:24He's got to pick up another victory.
38:25And we talk about Rusev being a top contender for that Intercontinental Championship.
38:28Dirty Dom is champ once again.
38:30And Vic this time around will have even more eyes on him.
38:32After knocking off the GOAT John Cena.
38:34Not only that, he's also got Liv Morgan back in the corner.
38:38It was Liv Morgan really who was the deciding factor in that matchup.
38:41If we want to call it what it is.
38:42That's again, new year, new me, so to speak.
38:45And we heard earlier here on main event from the Judgment Day at Raw.
38:48They're certainly riding high as Rusev in the unstretched arms of Otis.
38:53And now Otis Mania running wild here on main event.
38:55I said being worse for wear, you can see the wounds of this match being worn by Otis.
39:01But it's not stopping.
39:02It's motivating the powerful quarter house as you coined.
39:06And here we go, time for a little caterpillar action.
39:09Otis, the smooth moves up and down, drops the elbow.
39:14Not enough right now for Otis.
39:15Sixth week in a row here on main event.
39:17I was surprised he didn't go for the victory because this is what happened in New York City
39:20and it didn't pay off.
39:21Indeed, we've seen representation for the Alpha Academy.
39:24And again the knees.
39:26Well scouted by the Bulgarian brute.
39:27That's going to stun Otis.
39:29Back up on his feet.
39:30Oh.
39:30And just like last time, it's the Machka kick does it again.
39:35But Rusev looking out a little bit more spice this time, Vic.
39:39Into position.
39:40Right in the center of the ring.
39:42Otis has nowhere to go.
39:44And this time, the accolade gets the job done.
39:47Here is your winner, Rusev.
39:56Very impressive once again from the Bulgarian brute here on main event.
40:00Well, Madison Square Garden, it was a rake of the face off the Vader bomb.
40:06Right here, you see the caterpillar perfectly executed.
40:09No doubt in my mind that this could have been the end of victory for Otis.
40:15The second time in a row.
40:17This time it was the double knees.
40:18It wasn't a rake of the face.
40:19Tozawa has wiped out the Machka kick, but adding insult to injury, proving a point even more.
40:24How many times have we ever seen Otis tap out to pain?
40:28It is very rare, but it happened here tonight.
40:32As we shift gears here on main event, let's take a look back at Survivor Series last weekend.
40:36Where Stephanie Bacare defended her Women's World Championship against WWE Hall of Famer, Nikki Bella.
40:45To WWE Hall of Famer, Nikki Bella versus Slaw Primera, Stephanie Bacare.
40:52And wasted little time, Nikki Bella pounced on the champion.
40:58Rack attack, 2.0, cover, hook of the leg, the champ who gets her foot under the bottom rope.
41:10And the devil's catch on the announce table.
41:16Stephanie, top rope, corpse through splash.
41:20The women's champion on top of the world.
41:33I'm backstage with our Women's World Champion, Stephanie Bacare.
41:37Stephanie, congratulations on a successful title defense against Nikki Bella this weekend.
41:42What message do you think that victory sends?
41:44Me siento increÃble.
41:47I go to show everyone that when you betray Stephanie Bacare, you get burned.
41:56And I'm ready for wherever my next challenger reigns.
42:00Well, it should be interesting to see how we determine who the next-
42:03I just wanted to say that I'm back.
42:13Congratulations, by the way.
42:15Coming up next, a tag team action with potential title implications.
42:25Last weekend at Survivor Series, they stood together, united by common enemies.
42:29On Raw, their alliance is set aside as Rhea Ripley and Io Sky face Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss to determine
42:35who will get the next shot at the women's tag team champions, the Kabuki Warriors.
42:40Will Rhea and Io desire for vengeance be enough to stop Charlotte and Alexa's quest for redemption?
42:45Find out next, right here on Main Event.
42:51Montreal, it's fight weekend.
42:55I'm automatic and innovative because I have it.
42:58Friday night SmackDown throws the first punch.
43:01You want it, you got it.
43:02Then, welcome to Saturday night's Main Event.
43:04Saturday night's Main Event goes for the knockout.
43:07Unbelievable.
43:08WWE hits back-to-back nights at the Bell Center.
43:13All action.
43:15All weekend.
43:17Combo tickets on sale now.
43:23Welcome back to Main Event.
43:24Next week, we are coming to you from the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri,
43:28deep in the heart of barbecue capital of the U.S. of A.
43:32Kansas City plays host to yet another action-packed Monday Night Raw.
43:38Next Monday, the winner of The Last Time Is Now tournament takes center stage before facing
43:41John Cena in the historic final match at Saturday night's Main Event.
43:45With the world watching ahead of the Monumental Flash, what will they have to say to the greatest of all time?
43:52From the greatest of all time to the greatest luchador of all time.
43:57The Judgement Day has been a long thorn in the side of Rey Mysterio.
44:01And now with his son, the newly crowned Intercontinental Champion Dominic Mysterio,
44:05standing at the faction's forefront, Rey is determined to tear the group apart piece by piece,
44:11starting with the Prince Finn Balor.
44:13It's the master of the 619 Rey Mysterio taking on Finn Balor next week on Raw.
44:20And that's not all, as the War Raiders, former champions who have yet to receive their rightful
44:25one-on-one rematch, will finally get their shot at the World Tag Team Championships.
44:30Will Styles and Lee notch another successful defense?
44:32Or will the Raiders' Path of Destruction prove to be more than the Tag Team Champs bargain for?
44:37Find out next week on Monday Night Raw.
44:42For now, we head back to Glendale, where the Arizona crowd plays host to a star-studded
44:47tag team match. From allies to opponents, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss square off
44:52against Rhea Ripley and Io Sky. Two pairings made up of four of the WWE's absolute best.
44:57With Asuka and Kairi Sane in their sights, which team will emerge victorious? Let's find out.
45:03From Women's War Games teammates with great respect for each other to now, fiery opponents here,
45:11Rhea Ripley, Io Sky against Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, as both teams have stated their mission,
45:18that they want to be in position to get the Kabuki Warriors to have gold. Of course, Charlotte
45:24and Alexa most recently were tag-team champions.
45:28All four of these winners have been put through the meat grinder over the past 48 hours,
45:34after the hell that was World Game successful as it may have been for these four.
45:40Listen, the brutality that happened in San Diego, there's no denying what it has done.
45:47What it has done, raises edge. And then the missile dropkick.
45:53What a combination, this for the win. And Charlotte survives.
45:58It is so frustrating when you are feeling raggedy in there, your body isn't cooperating with you,
46:04but you finally stick a big move like that, the double whammy.
46:09And it still doesn't get you the victory.
46:11You can see that on the face of Rhea Ripley.
46:16She knows they just gave everything, looking for the Riptide right here.
46:20Can she deliver the Riptide on Charlotte Flair?
46:23What a turnaround counter DDT by Flair.
46:26Spiked right on the top of the head, and now a recovered Alexa Bliss can put this one to back.
46:32What a moment by Flair.
46:34And now delivering again is Bliss.
46:37The teamwork, and somehow Ripley survives.
46:42Well, Rhea Ripley has absolutely no clue where she's at, but this is why she was perhaps the number one on planet Earth.
46:49That ability to dig deeper than anybody else.
46:53But it may be for Nort now, because I think I know exactly what Bliss has in mind.
46:58Could it be Twisted Bliss right here, right now?
47:02Oh, knees up!
47:02Knees up!
47:03Knees up right into the gut of Bliss!
47:06Perfect timing there from Rhea Ripley, recovered just in the nick of time.
47:10Genius at the sky misses!
47:12Oh, what a boot by Charlotte!
47:14Well, Flair does not miss, and I think that was a tag two.
47:18Oh, Natural Selection coming in!
47:21Could it be Sister Abigail?
47:25Bliss lined up and delivered!
47:28Sister Abigail DDT at the Natural Selection!
47:31The save by Ripley!
47:33And it had to be a save, Joe Test.
47:35That was over.
47:36Io Sky's greatest year was never kicking out of those two.
47:40Oh, Charlotte hung up on the top rope.
47:42All the big clothesline drapes her over the apron and down to the floor.
47:45Bodies getting wrecked before our eyes.
47:48Competition fierce in the tag ranks.
47:51How about the pace and violence all of a sudden in the midst of this tag team match?
47:54Well, all four women now smell blood.
47:57We know we are close to an ending here.
47:59Something has to give.
48:01Somebody has to drop it.
48:02It looks like it could be Alexa Bliss!
48:05She escapes out the back door.
48:07This is looking to counter with a DDT instead.
48:14Oh, Ness has got Rhea lined up!
48:18But instead, the headbutt denies the Sister Abigail DDT looking for Riptide!
48:24Slams it down!
48:26Here comes the genius of the sky!
48:28Moves on lands!
48:33Charlotte just took Rhea Ripley and sent her flying into everybody for the save.
48:41That was just rugby scrum style there from Charlotte Flair who knew it was game over
48:48unless she dug deep enough to power Ripley into the pole that was that pin.
48:53Great stuff here in Glendale, Arizona.
48:57Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!
48:58The champs are on the Kabuki Warriors are interrupting the match and beating them!
49:03What?
49:04In the midst of a great match!
49:07Well, just as we were reaching a crescendo,
49:10four women who have major problems with the tag champs,
49:14the Kabuki Warriors over the past several months
49:17who have timed this to perfection.
49:19You wanna launch a beat down on the people who defeated you in war games?
49:25Wait till they're exhausted.
49:27Could Io Sky get enough left?
49:28No, she doesn't.
49:29Io Sky was so brave to try to stand up to them,
49:32but now Asuka and Kairi Sane in complete control here.
49:37The women's tag team champions interrupting what was heating up to be a thriller between
49:43Ripley, Sky, Flair, and Bliss.
49:46Oh, this is just...
49:47Oh, this is to Sky.
49:47Oh, they got the title in hand now as they're lining up to Io Sky.
49:51Wait a minute!
49:52Wait a minute, Wade!
49:55Lyra and Bayley!
49:58Two other women with designs on the goal, they've not been quiet about it!
50:04Here to save the day for the four who are competing in this match,
50:08wiped out by the champs, and they're tasting their own medicine now.
50:12Lyra on the attack!
50:15Up on her announce desk!
50:18Cutting the wood to the...
50:21Oh, hold on!
50:22Oh!
50:23Oh!
50:24Liz Morgan is here!
50:26The Judge McDowell in town!
50:28Raquel and Roxanne as well!
50:31For the tag champs in the row right here!
50:34And what a meltdown we are getting here in Glendale!
50:40Raquel Rodriguez to Hana Bomb on Asuka!
50:45Everybody in the locker room who's been talking...
50:52Oh, Pop Rocks!
50:53Pop Rocks on Bayley!
50:56The Judgement Day is cleaning up!
50:59Raquel with golden hands.
51:08Roxanne, Roxanne, and remember, Liv was injured back in June!
51:15She had the championship belt!
51:19She never lost it!
51:24All is right with the Judgement Day again!
51:29Liv Morgan is back!
51:31Is she ever!
51:33I'm so back!
51:34I'm so back!
51:36I'm so back!
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