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00:00Then, now, forever, together.
00:30Then, now, forever, together.
01:00Then, now, forever, together, together.
01:29From Tokyo, Japan, Julia!
01:37Getting the action started here tonight with a very special treat once again from Friday night SmackDown.
01:43For the very first time here on Main Event, she sets her eyes on championship gold coming up.
01:49Perhaps, the United States Women's Championship, but the beautiful madness making a detour right here for a huge matchup.
01:56As we welcome in right now, Blake Howard alongside the voice of NXT, Vic Joseph.
02:06Vic been a crazy couple of weeks here in the WWE.
02:09It certainly has.
02:10It's a woman who I'm very familiar with from her time in NXT.
02:14Julia has made a name for herself all over the world.
02:18And as you had mentioned, it's only a matter of time before championship gold is around her waist once again.
02:26Laser focus is the beautiful madness.
02:28Ah!
02:29Be fabulous!
02:33And her opponent from Hall of Fame City!
02:46B-Fab!
02:49As we get fabulous once again right here on Main Event.
02:53Back for more from Friday night SmackDown.
02:55As the competition level continues to soar for B-Fab.
02:59Right in the thick here of the Queen of the Ring tournament.
03:02This is what the best part about Main Event is.
03:05To sit here with you week in and week out.
03:07When you have a superstar like B-Fab who's getting to test their skills each and every week.
03:12Think about taking on Candice Lorette.
03:15Indeed.
03:16Getting to sharpen her skills, so to speak.
03:18And then you look at someone like Julia who also gets to test their skills because it's, in a way of putting it, iron sharpens iron, right?
03:28Indeed.
03:29And for B-Fab, if she's able to knock off someone like Julia, certainly helps her pace moving forward the rest of the year.
03:37But for Julia, if you slip, then you don't have championship gold dreams.
03:42You're starting to work your way back up that ladder.
03:44Certainly looking at two superstars here on different rungs of the ladder.
03:47Bell sounds were underway.
03:49Looking at B-Fab here.
03:50Second appearance in a couple of weeks on Main Event, Vic.
03:52We talked about that experience against Charlotte Flair.
03:55Miss Money in the Bank, Naomi.
03:57You mentioned Candice LeRae.
03:59But how does B-Fab learn from some of those losses?
04:01We always talk about B-Fab and the athleticism, right?
04:04And we talk about the moxie that she has.
04:06I mean, you saw her come out here, the way she walks, the way that all eyes are on her.
04:10Passes that airport test, as Booker T would say.
04:12Absolutely.
04:13But if you ask Booker T as well, it's about refining and ironing out some of those in-ring skills.
04:19And that also, by the way, I want to say something about B-Fab, which I hope she doesn't get upset with me for.
04:24She knows that, which is why she goes to the performance center.
04:27Oh, here we go, crucifix into the cover.
04:28Shoulders are down.
04:29Only two.
04:30In fact, the other way.
04:31Nice counter by B-Fab.
04:32Series of near falls right here.
04:34These two going back and forth, Vic.
04:36Which is why she goes down to the performance center and she gets in extra work each week.
04:40Because earlier in her career, I don't think she would have been able to have that tit for tat, that back and forth with anyone.
04:45Now she's in there doing it with one of the best in the world.
04:47Also been doing some training with the Hall of Famer Natalya as well.
04:50And looking at wins, Vic, is that simply what B-Fab needs to get out?
04:54Nick Aldis' radar for things like the Queen of the Ring Turner.
04:57I think every match matters, right?
04:58And I think that's for anybody.
04:59It doesn't matter what brand it is.
05:01If it's Raw, SmackDown, NXT, whether it's Evolve, one win can start.
05:08Julia back the other way, rolls up B-Fab, right on the cusp.
05:12An unpredicted journey because a win here for B-Fab, Nick Aldis would be crazy not to put her in championship contention.
05:20And this could be it right here, drops Julia face first, B-Fab into the cover.
05:24And the beautiful Madness able to press out.
05:26And B-Fab's wise enough to know she needs to work extra hard.
05:29So she can think about the Women's Royal Rumble because that's gonna be here before we even blink.
05:35So she can think about becoming a future Queen of the Ring.
05:38So she can think about becoming a future Women's United States Champion.
05:41Perhaps down the line going to Monday Night Raw and becoming a future Women's Intercontinental Champion.
05:46But she's got to put in the work, which is what she's been doing.
05:49But you gotta pick up the wins.
05:51Spoken about B-Fab with roughly 30 matches in her career thus far.
05:54Already had some accolades.
05:56But the beautiful Madness, the tested veteran in control and Vic from the apron all the way to the floor.
06:03No matter how much training you have, you cannot be prepared for the beautiful Madness.
06:09Look at B-Fab as perhaps an unknown commodity in the women's division.
06:13Let's take another look right here, Vic.
06:14And Julia putting a lot of torque right on the neck.
06:17Julia's really amped up that intensity in recent weeks ever since joining Friday Night SmackDown.
06:21Well, she's the reason that women like Jordan Grace went to NXT.
06:25She elevated the women's division for that entire brand.
06:29There's no one that can doubt Julia's ability, no matter what brand she's out,
06:33to not only elevate it, but to bring out the best in her opponents.
06:37As Julia putting B-Fab in a very compromising position right here in that trio, whoa.
06:42And now- And Julia, oh, not showing much respect here to B-Fab.
06:47But Vic, you talk about the brands looking at Friday Night SmackDown.
06:50It does seem Julia on quite the collision course with the U.S. Women's Champion, Selena Vega.
06:55Oh!
06:56It certainly is.
06:57And again, there's no love lost there.
06:58And it's all about championships, right?
06:59It's what Booker T says every Tuesday.
07:01Chex championships.
07:02Speaking of which, huge Raw coming up for the women's division.
07:05Bayley Lynch for the Women's Intercontinental Championship on Monday.
07:09Not to mention Roxanne Perez, Jade.
07:13Semi-finals of the Queen of the Ring all go down Monday in Columbus.
07:17And we certainly know that final spot confirmed for the semi-finals of the Queen of the Ring tournament into the cover.
07:22One, two.
07:24And B-Fab only getting two.
07:26This will be a huge win for B-Fab in her career.
07:29You said 30-some matches.
07:31This certainly will be a statement victory for her.
07:33She's had appearances in the Royal Rumble, even competed inside Madison Square Garden thus far, but would love to taste some championship gold.
07:39Oh!
07:41As Julia wants to do that!
07:43Oh!
07:44And look at that separation created.
07:47And the former NXT Women's Champion going right to the top.
07:53Measuring up B-Fab and Julia connects with the missile dropkick.
07:59Here we go into the cover.
08:01Hooks that outside leg.
08:03And B-Fab able to get out once again.
08:05Vic, we talked about that final spot up for grabs in the semi-finals of the Queen of the Ring tournament featuring the return of Asuka.
08:11Yeah, no doubt what a moment that was to see her back after over a year.
08:16But right now, Julia trying to maybe lock in some sort of submission.
08:19Now going around the other way.
08:21And now looking for a Rings of Saturn.
08:23As B-Fab in a very compromising position.
08:26But shifts the weight.
08:27Shoulders are down.
08:28Oh!
08:29B-Fab on the cusp.
08:30But look at B-Fab, Vic.
08:32It's that training.
08:33You talked about being in the dungeon with Natalya.
08:35All the extra work.
08:36Shoulders are down here.
08:37Oh!
08:38As Julia shifts her weight, we mentioned Asuka.
08:41What a dream match it would be for the beautiful Madness and the Empress of Tomorrow.
08:44Well, let's just talk about the moment right here.
08:46Because B-Fab could be having her own magical moment against Julia.
08:50Not taking anything away.
08:51Yeah, I'd love to see that down the line.
08:52But man, what a win this would be!
08:54Could certainly be derailing the players.
08:55For the fabulous one.
08:56Indeed, as B-Fab laser focused right now.
08:59Would love to find an opportunity at Championship Gold coming up.
09:03Maybe it's B-Fab and Zelina Vega if she could get by Julia right here.
09:07Referee, get out of the way.
09:08Could be a fabulous moment here on Main Event.
09:11It certainly was a glamorous one this past Tuesday on NXT.
09:16We saw the newest addition of the NXT women's roster.
09:19And B-Fab, who's come from NXT all the way to Friday Night SmackDown.
09:23Looking to show that improvement right here!
09:25Floats over to the DDT.
09:26Julia's down.
09:27Shoulders are down.
09:28And B-Fab on the cusp yet again.
09:31And Vicky's starting to see the frustration setting in here for B-Fab.
09:34Yeah, you are.
09:35But she also has to remember who she's in the ring with.
09:37She's in the ring with Julia.
09:38One of the best in the world right now.
09:40Someone who rewrote the record books in NXT.
09:43Who has come such a long way in a quick period of time.
09:46And she's able to be in there and go move for move.
09:50Uh-oh, wait a minute.
09:51Into the backslide.
09:52Nice job by the referee.
09:54Shoulders not down right away.
09:56And Julia!
09:57Oh!
09:58Rivenci!
09:59Pulls that face right into the knee of B-Fab.
10:03And now into position right here, Vic.
10:05We've seen this many times on NXT.
10:07Up and down!
10:09B-Fab gets spiked down.
10:11And the beautiful madness spreads wide.
10:17Here is your winner.
10:19Julia!
10:22First ever appearance on main event.
10:24And Julia picks up a statement victory.
10:28Can't take anything away from B-Fab in this matchup.
10:32She brought out the best she could against Julia.
10:35In the end though, the beautiful madness able to overcome the fabulous one.
10:40Julia looked impressive in her main event debut.
10:46And coming up, Karrion Kross attempts to follow suit when he goes for his third straight win
10:51against the LWO's Cruz Del Toro tonight on main event.
10:55But first, we want to take you back to RAW from last week.
10:58Has Jey Uso defended the World Heavyweight Championship against the Ring General Gupta
11:02in a highly anticipated WrestleMania rematch.
11:14At WrestleMania, Jey Uso tapped out Gupta tonight.
11:18The rematch the world has been salivating for.
11:22Jey Uso with his son supporting him here tonight.
11:26I'm gonna choke you out.
11:28I'm gonna take my World Heavyweight Championship.
11:31We're gonna run it back the same way I want that WrestleMania.
11:36World Heavyweight Champion.
11:40The punishment he's taken over the past couple of weeks,
11:43there's no way Jey is 100% tonight.
11:46Gonna kill it now, Jey.
11:48Jey Uso now!
11:51Jey Uso splash!
11:55Kicks out!
11:57You see Jey Uso favoring his midsection.
12:02Guthner though realizes, Uso's wounded.
12:06And he's waiting to take out his prey.
12:09No, not the powerbomb!
12:12Guthner with a spear of his own!
12:14Jey still in it!
12:16Digging down deep.
12:18But Guthner drags him back down on the mat again.
12:22This audience willing Jey back into this.
12:25Do something please!
12:26Now Uso into the sweeper.
12:29Chain to WrestleMania.
12:31Is Guthner gonna turn that again?
12:33How about again?
12:36And now Guthner again wraps it in.
12:46He's out cold.
12:47He is out.
12:48Guthner becomes the new World Champion.
12:51It is once again the dawning of the Ring Generals era.
12:56Guthner is once again World Heavyweight Champion.
13:07Coming up we're gonna hear from the new World Heavyweight Champion.
13:10For the first time since Guthner reclaimed the title that he held for more than 250 days.
13:15The Ring General is next.
13:20Get out your cameras.
13:22You're gonna wanna remember this moment.
13:25On June 28th in Riyadh, the last great champion returns.
13:32This will be a historic event.
13:35John Cena.
13:37One final time in Saudi Arabia.
13:40Tonight, we celebrate!
13:42The last time is now.
13:45WWE Night of Champions.
13:56Atlanta's the place to be this July 12th and 13th.
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14:19What an amazing weekend that's going to be!
14:22While we look forward to those events next month in Atlanta, let's head out to Green Bay, Wisconsin.
14:27Where Gunther once again proved to all of his doubters to never bet against him.
14:31After regaining the World Heavyweight Championship in dominating fashion,
14:33the ring general return to RAW to talk about what comes next.
14:42No, no guys, I'm mad enough to admit that at WrestleMania,
14:46WrestleMania.
14:53Jey Uso was the better man.
14:56He was the better man for one night!
15:04The end of the night!
15:05The end of the night!
15:06Because on every other single night, I am untouchable!
15:10And I know, I heard all the rumors, I heard all that chatter about what's next for me.
15:25No, no, no, no, no, definitely not that guy.
15:37I cast him out in front of his family, he learned his lesson.
15:41I don't care about rumors.
15:47I care about the reality, and the reality is that Seth Rollins
15:52holds the money in the bank contract.
15:54And I got what he wants.
15:57So Seth, let me talk directly to you.
16:02A few weeks ago, you said to me,
16:08when I win your World Heavyweight Championship bag, I'm a target.
16:14So well, since I'm a target,
16:19I wanna make it very easy for you.
16:24I am right here.
16:30So don't waste no more time.
16:32I wanna make it very easy for you.
16:49Over! Over! Over! Over!
17:48Don't be confused, Gunther.
17:51It's all good, it's all good.
17:54Because tonight is your night.
17:56Tonight,
17:59I'm here to celebrate you winning the World Heavyweight Championship.
18:04Because I've been there before.
18:06I understand how proud you must feel.
18:09So congratulations.
18:13Just wanted to put a little note on tonight and
18:16tell you how proud I was of you.
18:18You know what though?
18:22One thing, before I go,
18:26a few months ago,
18:28you started something with me and my family in Atlanta, Georgia.
18:32And I am going to make sure that I end it in Atlanta, Georgia.
18:46July the 12th, Saturday night, main event.
18:55You're mine.
19:02Because you're next.
19:06The rumors are true.
19:19Goldberg, Goldberg, Goldberg, Goldberg.
19:31Goldberg, Goldberg, Goldberg.
19:37It is official.
19:38The iconic Goldberg will challenge the Ring General Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship at Saturday night's main event.
19:46The question is, does the WWE Hall of Famer have one more title run in him?
19:51Tune in to Saturday night's main event on July 12th to find out who leaves Atlanta as the World Heavyweight Champion.
19:57Speaking of big time title bouts, Becky Lynch took Bayley's WrestleMania spot, then took her friend's championship and next week,
20:04Becky will defend that title when the returning Bayley looks to reclaim everything the man took from her.
20:09For the first time in over two years, it's Becky Lynch vs. Bayley one-on-one, only this time it will be for the Women's Intercontinental Championship.
20:18And that's not the only rivalry that will be renewed as John Cena prepares to go to war with CM Punk for the undisputed WWE Championship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
20:30You are all spineless keyboard warriors.
20:34I have limited time.
20:38I told you when we started.
20:4036 dates.
20:42And if you want to accomplish something, use your voice and send me competition.
20:49Because the way I see it, everyone you have cheered for...
20:57I have shut your mouth and beaten your best.
21:02I have a lot of things I want to get off my chest.
21:10You mad because the establishment picked you, but the people never did?
21:14That title has corrupted you.
21:19By my count, you've got 18 dates left.
21:22Of what little respect I had for you.
21:25I'll leave it up to you as to which one of those dates I take this off your shoulder.
21:31You'll say that date is tonight, right here, right now.
21:36Let's do it.
21:42Not tonight.
21:44We're going to do it at Night of Champions.
21:47Ball is in your court, hero.
21:50That's what you say.
21:51I use CM Punk's rebellious nature and sociopathic self-confidence to back him into a corner where now, if CM Punk really wants to take this, he has to admit to himself that he's a hypocrite.
22:11Here's the truth.
22:15You can't beat me.
22:17When I'm at my best, you never could.
22:20I'm going to ruin wrestling.
22:21I'm going to take the strap and leave.
22:23Man, you sound like CM Punk.
22:27I won the title.
22:29I left with the title.
22:31You're trying to follow in my footsteps.
22:33You couldn't stop me.
22:35You think challenging me at Night of Champions is going to stop me?
22:39I will follow you to hell to prove that I am better than you.
22:45You are a goat, but so am I.
22:48You are the goat that I will spit, roast, and sacrifice to the gods of wrestling.
22:54You can't see me.
22:56I see through you.
22:58And I always have.
23:00And that's the truth.
23:03John Cena will defend the undisputed WWE Championship against the best in the world, CM Punk.
23:12But no matter who wins, the victor will have to deal with the looming threat of Seth freaking Rollins cashing in his money in the bank contract.
23:20Be sure to tune in to Night of Champions next Saturday, June 28th, to find out who leaves Saudi Arabia with the gold.
23:26Coming up on Main Event, the Judgment Day's J.D. McDonough has to contend with a bona fide future WWE Hall of Famer in AJ Styles.
23:37The Phenomenal One flashes with the Irish Ace next on Main Event.
23:40On July 12th, a classic returns.
23:50Louder, tougher, and hitting harder than ever.
23:54Oh, here we go.
23:56Let's get this thing fired up.
23:58The Great American Badge.
24:00Six Feet Under with The Undertaker is now available under the WWE Podcast Network in partnership with Fanatics.
24:13The latest episode dropped on Thursday with new co-host Michelle McCool.
24:18Download Six Feet Under with The Undertaker on all audio platforms and watch on WWE YouTube.
24:24From Six Feet Under to Titletown, let's head back to Green Bay.
24:31The Phenomenal AJ Styles continued his crusade against the Judgment Day.
24:36AJ faced off against J.D. McDonough last Monday on Raw.
24:39And you'll compete next.
24:46Oh, wow!
24:48What a clothesline by Styles.
24:50And now AJ with that sliding, running forearm.
24:52And AJ Styles starting to take over.
24:54And this is what I talk about when I say AJ Styles is timeless.
24:57The man seems immune to aging.
25:00Just moving forward at the same speed, the same pace as always.
25:03Ushiguroshi across the neck.
25:05Here's the cover.
25:06Hook of the leg.
25:08And a kick out.
25:08I haven't heard that in years.
25:11That's a deep cut for you.
25:14Styles thought he had J.D. McDonough.
25:18AJ taking his time, surveying the situation.
25:24There are very few situations, if any, left in this game that AJ Styles hasn't experienced and excelled at.
25:34And here's the problem.
25:35Dominic using the big cranium to his advantage.
25:38Like a cinder block.
25:38Here's the problem Dominic has.
25:41If J.D.
25:42Oh, wow!
25:43Brain buster cover for the win on Styles.
25:46Isn't it an off kick out of two?
25:47I'm gonna cut you off because we're about a half a second away from Dominic not having any problems.
25:52Thanks to J.D. McDonough and this hellacious brain buster that nearly put Styles down for three.
25:57And Dominic needs J.D. to win here.
25:59He can't keep running from Styles.
26:01We talk at great length about the pit bull mentality of AJ Styles.
26:07It's why AJ has made it to the pinnacle of this industry on multiple occasions.
26:12You know, McDonough's one of those guys, Corey, that you just feel is on the cusp of a breakout at some point.
26:18I completely agree with you.
26:19And I think coming back after the injury that McDonough sustained is a clean slate, a fresh opportunity.
26:23You can see physically he's in perhaps the best shape of his career.
26:27J.D. just needs the chips to fall his way once.
26:31And if he capitalizes, it could be a very, very bright future.
26:33Yeah, win over Styles would propel him to big heights if he could pull that off tonight.
26:37It's a very big if, however.
26:40J.D. going for Brogue, looking for a superplex off the top turnbuckle.
26:43This could end it for Styles, but AJ gonna keep fighting.
26:47McDonough trying to balance himself and knock down to the mat.
26:51And Styles been through a lot in this matchup.
26:57I'm not quite sure what AJ's.
27:00I don't know if AJ got hung up.
27:01Perhaps if he pulled something, he might have caught himself on the top rope.
27:06AJ taking a second to reposition.
27:08Well, and Dominic looking to take advantage of Styles and the distraction there once again by the Intercontinental Champion.
27:15This speaks to how cagey and crafty Dom can be.
27:17And J.D. McDonough looking to take advantage.
27:21Nice takedown by Styles.
27:22And quickly, uh-oh, uh-oh, the Styles clashes, as Wade Barrett said last week.
27:29The Styles flash, a flash, a flash, a flash, a flash, a kick out, no, win for Styles.
27:35AJ Styles with the victory.
27:37Here is your winner, the phenomenal AJ Styles.
27:43AJ Styles with over to Dominic, with a cheap shot, Pele kicked by Styles.
27:49AJ sent up and over to the outside floor, blocks the Intercontinental Champion.
27:57And now Finn Balor coming to the aid of Dominic Mysterio.
28:00Thank goodness.
28:13And AJ Styles making his intentions known.
28:19Dominic Mysterio cannot run forever.
28:23AJ would love to get another crack at being a two-time Intercontinental Champion.
28:28This could be looking into a crystal ball for the Judgment Day.
28:35But look, Finn and Dom looking to hatch some sort of attack here.
28:38And J.D. as well.
28:40Styles is surrounded.
28:41Here they come!
28:42And AJ Styles outwitting the Judgment Day.
28:51He's not the Intercontinental Champion, but Corey, he may well be sometime down the road.
28:56AJ Styles has the Intercontinental Championship in his sights.
29:06And the phenomenal one will get his shot at the gold when he takes aim at Dominic Mysterio at Night of Champions.
29:12Be sure to tune in next Saturday, June 28th, to find out if Styles will take down Dirty Dom and Riyadh to become a two-time Intercontinental Champion.
29:20And coming up, Cruz Del Toro steps into the squared circle, looking for his first singles victory here on Main Event.
29:28But it won't be easy for Del Toro when the LWO's high flyer takes on the always dangerous Karrion Kross.
29:35Next!
29:36WrestleMania 41 was the most successful WrestleMania in history.
29:48We shattered every record from attendance to viewership.
29:52So we're running it back to the sports and entertainment capital of the world.
29:56I had a dream, I had a vision, I had to work for this and you did it.
30:05It's time to double down, Las Vegas.
30:09WrestleMania returns in 2026.
30:12Are you ready?
30:14Yeah, you can't stop this.
30:18Yeah, you can't stop this.
30:21Now get me off of this thing.
30:23WrestleMania is headed back to Vegas.
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30:49Welcome back to Main Event.
30:53The following contest is scheduled for one more.
31:06Introducing first, representing the LWO.
31:12We get at 190 pounds, Cruz Del Toro.
31:18Well, it's time to fly high here with Lucha Libre's finest as the LWO will represent for back-to-back weeks
31:25and a rare singles outing for the treasure of Cordova as he faces a major obstacle.
31:30Take a look at Cruz Del Toro.
31:35I mean, this is someone who's got to be riding high after being part of Worlds Collide in Los Angeles, Money in the Bank Weekend.
31:43But you're right, there's got to be something inside him that has to be a little fearful of the man he's about to go one-on-one with here on Main Event.
31:53Cruz Del Toro certainly showed up and showed out a couple of weeks ago in L.A.
31:56Of course, a part of Trio's action, but Vic, a very rare singles appearance here, and certainly a tall task to find.
32:03It's going to be interesting to see how he adapts to solo competition here tonight.
32:06Oh, you can feel this mood start to change.
32:31Listen to that response.
32:32Is it out of admiration or is it out of fear for what this man and that woman can do?
32:55Because there is a chill in the air.
33:03Because there is a chill in the air.
33:03The end is here.
33:07The end is here.
33:12Fall and free.
33:15Fall and free.
33:19Fall and free.
33:23Fall and free.
33:25As things continue to shift right here, Vic, the dangerous reality is realized once again on Main Event.
33:38And the response from the WWE Universe is growing with each passing week.
33:44This is a man who on Monday Night Raw was poking the bear.
33:52That is Sami Zayn.
33:54Called Sami Zayn a coward.
33:56Says he talks a big game.
33:56Says he talks a big game.
33:59Well, Karrion Kross has an opportunity to back up his words here against Cruz del Toro on Main Event.
34:07Vic, to that point, do you believe Karrion Kross was trying to psych up Sami Zayn regarding his King of the Ring semifinal matchup with the Viper Randy Orton?
34:13I don't know anything with Karrion Kross anymore because you take a look at is what he's saying truthful?
34:18Is he trying to manipulate you?
34:20Look at the power here.
34:21Is he trying to pick you apart psychologically?
34:25There's too many questions and not enough answers when it comes to Karrion Kross, Scarlett, and their motives.
34:31As Cruz del Toro doing his best to try to escape right here, that stick-and-move-like strategy, Vic.
34:36You talked about AAA, you talked about Worlds Collide, as what did del Toro show the WWE Universe at that event in LA?
34:42Well, I hope that he was able to showcase his abilities, which we know of, to remind people just what he can do.
34:50But I also am very hopeful that he watched the match of Karrion Kross and Tozawa from a few weeks ago
34:55because speed can catch Kross.
34:59Problem is, is speed doesn't help you once Kross catches you.
35:03Kross closes that gap very quickly here.
35:05Cruz del Toro trying to do his best to stay in the driver's seat.
35:08Of course, del Toro got a stick-and-move at this point.
35:10And that rare singles outing, Vic, we talked about.
35:12Karrion Kross.
35:13Whoa!
35:14Oh!
35:15As del Toro slides to the apron, now creates even more separation.
35:18Del Toro up comfortable in that top rope position.
35:21We're talking about with that speed.
35:23Hittin' and move.
35:25Head scissors take over.
35:26Del Toro gonna feel right at home, very comfortable right here.
35:29Cruz del Toro!
35:30Oh!
35:31And slowed down by Karrion Kross.
35:35Kross in control.
35:36Can the LWO crawl back into this one?
35:39On main event.
35:40Back in the ring.
35:41Back in the ring.
35:42This August, WWE brings the vibes to MetLife Stadium.
35:47You know what time it is?
35:50Two nights.
35:59Unbelievable!
36:00Too many stars to count.
36:02I got five, boy.
36:03I'm cutting out so I'm standing tall and something for nothing.
36:06Keep with me.
36:07Jerseys just built different.
36:09Yeah, yeah.
36:10Go time.
36:11Go time.
36:12Go time.
36:13SummerSlam.
36:14Run it, run it, run it, run it.
36:15On a whole nother level.
36:16The whole team with me, it's showtime.
36:19WWE SummerSlam, August 2nd and 3rd.
36:25Individual and combo tickets on sale now.
36:36Back here on main event, Karrion Kross in complete control.
36:40Vic, we talked a couple of weeks ago about Kross being slighted in Money in the Bank.
36:43What about being left out of the King of the Ring Tournament?
36:45I think it all goes hand in hand.
36:47And to go back to what you were asking me at the beginning of this matchup,
36:51when it comes to Sami Zayn, that's why I say what are the motives?
36:55Are the motives actually there to help Sami Zayn?
36:58Are they there to motivate him?
37:00Are they there to drive him?
37:02Or are they there to question him?
37:04Because here's the thing about Karrion Kross.
37:06Kross is a master at manipulation.
37:09And, and Blake, at making an opponent have to fight two battles.
37:13A battle within themselves, and then there's the battle with him.
37:17That is where the line gets drawn with Karrion Kross.
37:20That's where it's kind of a gray area sometimes.
37:23Is he actually being helpful?
37:25I would say probably not.
37:27And Vic, to that point, does Kross ultimately hold anyone particularly responsible for keeping him back?
37:32I think anybody he was in the ring with.
37:33I think he looks at Cruz del Toro here tonight as an obstacle.
37:36If that's Sami Zayn, boom!
37:38If that's AJ Styles, put whoever you want in there.
37:42Whoever is in the ring with him is the obstacle.
37:45That's the problem.
37:46That's the issue.
37:47As Kross here to the cover, hooks the outside leg, only gets two.
37:50You see that chip continue to grow on his shoulder right here.
37:53As Karrion Kross back in the driver's seat.
37:56Two straight wins here on main event.
37:58Is Kross perhaps accepting the idea of having to climb the proverbial ladder and continue to prove himself?
38:03I think deep down Karrion Kross believes he has already proved himself.
38:08Massive strike right there, Vic.
38:09That could do it.
38:10Del Toro down.
38:12But the treasure of Cordoba able to press out.
38:14I think the issue is he doesn't believe that the general manager Adam Pearce has given him maybe some opportunities that he thinks he deserves.
38:22But much like I said with Cruz Del Toro, nothing in the WWE is just handed to you.
38:29Scarlett adding insult to injury here.
38:32Adding another layer to the offensive attack of Karrion Kross as Kross and Scarlett have really paved their path of intellectual warfare.
38:41Back to manipulation.
38:42Scarlett's just as guilty of it and just as good at it as Kross is.
38:47As Kross looking to continue the punishment right here.
38:51Cruz del Toro, Sturdampa!
38:52There's that speed.
38:54And that's one way to chop down the tree.
38:56Takes Kross off of his feet here.
38:58There's a lot here for Cruz del Toro because this is a man along with the LWO that wants to represent this company when WWE returns to Mexico at the end of July.
39:07He, just like Karrion Kross, just like we talked about with BFAB at the start of main event.
39:12Every win is so important. Every time you step into the ring, it's an opportunity to prove yourself.
39:18As we could be looking at a situation here where Cruz del Toro's single skills are a bit underrated by Karrion Kross.
39:24And del Toro, throwing everything he's got at Kross right now, trying to pull off a huge upset.
39:29Is it underrated or is it forgotten because he is such a tag team specialist that he's in there right now reminding the world just how good he is.
39:37Remember, his tag team partner and LWO mate Dragon Lee picked up a big win over Karrion Kross several weeks back.
39:42Looking to follow in those footsteps right here.
39:44He's got the blueprint to get it done, right?
39:46And del Toro.
39:48Quebrada!
39:50Beautifully connected!
39:51Goodness, do it!
39:52Kross's shoulders are down!
39:54And Karrion able to kick out, but, oh!
39:57Almost welcoming the punishment here as del Toro not letting his foot off the gas.
40:02Talk about the King of the Ring tournament, that last ticket is punched at the semifinals.
40:08Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!
40:09Looking for some sliced bread.
40:11We'll see that later on here on Main Event.
40:13Oh!
40:14Oh, that momentary hesitation just cost del Toro.
40:17Ooh!
40:18Doomsday Saito!
40:19And Kross getting right into the zone here, Vic.
40:22Sands of time running out in the dial.
40:25Tick, tock.
40:27Starting to put Cruz del Toro right in a position.
40:31And it might be time to say one final prayer and add another victim to the list of Cerebral Destruction.
40:40Here is your winner, Karrion Kross!
40:48The third straight win here on Main Event, Vic, as Karrion Kross really starting to make a statement.
40:54We always talk about momentum.
40:56And this is a man who has been picking up momentum week after week.
41:01Match after match.
41:03And I've said it once, I'll say it again.
41:07We just looked into the eyes of the most dangerous man in the WWE.
41:14And you see the salute right there looking right through the screen.
41:17Could be looking at Sami Zayn perhaps as he sends a message to Zayn and all of the WWE Universe with this big win.
41:24Coming up, the King of the Ring Tournament continues with another massive Fatal 4-Way match.
41:30As Main Event, Jey Uso takes the first step in his quest to regain the world title.
41:35When he collides with Sheamus, Rusev, and Big Bronson Reed in this first round matchup.
41:40Next!
41:53An absolutely incredible scene!
42:00This is what World Wrestling Entertainment is all about!
42:05WWE Clash in Paris, Sunday, August 31st.
42:10Tickets on sale now.
42:12The chase for gold continues into the next round of the Queen of the Ring Tournament with Roxanne Perez, Jade Cargill, Alexa Bliss, and Asuka all advancing into the semifinals.
42:27The bracket will dwindle in size once again when the prodigy Roxanne Perez goes head-to-head with Jade Cargill in a cross-promotional showdown.
42:35Can Perez keep the pace of her dominant 20-25?
42:38Or will Cargill look to stay sharp on her storm through the field?
42:42Only one woman will advance to their first Queen of the Ring finale next Monday on RAW.
42:47Over on the men's side, first round action in the King of the Ring Tournament is nearly complete with the American Nightmare Cody Rhodes punching his ticket in the semifinals where he joins Sami Zayn and Randy Orton.
42:59That means there is just one spot up for grabs in the semifinal round.
43:03Last Monday on RAW, main event Jey Uso joined an already stacked field that included Rusev, Sheamus, and Big Bronson Reed as these four former champions battled it out for the right to face the American Nightmare Cody Rhodes next Monday.
43:22Kick!
43:23Man, how physical is this?
43:25Oh!
43:26Into the cover for the win!
43:28Bronson Reed with a senton saves the match!
43:31When you are dealing with four of WWE's heaviest hitters, this is exactly what you came to expect!
43:37Oh no!
43:38Oh no!
43:39Reed!
43:40Top rope!
43:41Tsunami!
43:42That one registered on the Richter scale!
43:45And somehow Jey Uso saves the matchup just barely!
43:52Bro kick tsunamis, the matchup continues!
43:57What a sequence of offense from the field in this one.
44:02Here comes the main event, Jey picking up!
44:03He got him!
44:05Jey Uso with Bronson Reed down!
44:10Can Jey get to the top rope?
44:12Can he feed off the WWE fans?
44:14And look who's here!
44:18Broadbreaker!
44:19And the official can't do anything about it, there's no disqualification!
44:23Braun Breaker proudly playing, spoiling it!
44:29Wait a minute!
44:30Sami Zayn!
44:31Where else Sami come from?
44:32Sami Zayn who's had massive issues with Breaker and Rollins and company!
44:36Attacking!
44:37And now Breaker into the steel post!
44:41Sami Zayn who's got Orton in the semifinals Friday night is fired up!
44:46Blank!
44:49A luma kick!
44:50Braun Breaker!
44:51No, no!
44:52My goodness with Sami Zayn!
44:53Look out!
44:54And he just pressed it through Sami Zayn!
44:57Over the announce table to the floor!
44:59Yes!
45:00Sami's hurt back!
45:02Wait a minute!
45:03Penta!
45:05Who was taken out by Breaker and company before Money in the Bank!
45:15There's carnage all over the place!
45:17Bronson Reed has Jey Uso!
45:19Death Valley driver!
45:20And now he's gonna go up top!
45:22And put Uso away!
45:23Off the DDD!
45:24Bronson perched up to L.A. Knight!
45:28L.A. Knight!
45:30And defiant mega star gets his lick back!
45:35He cost Breaker last week!
45:38Is he gonna cost Reed tonight?
45:41Jey Bronson Reed is down!
45:43Jey making the climb to the top turnbuckle!
45:46Off the spear!
45:47Uso splash!
45:49Across the back of Reed!
45:52Can Jey Uso do it again?
45:54Bronson Reed's in trouble!
45:56Center of the ring!
45:58Uso splash again!
46:00Cover by Uso!
46:02Jey Uso with the win!
46:05What a win!
46:06That made it up Jey Uso!
46:08Here is your winner!
46:11Manny Benton!
46:14Jey Uso!
46:18Braun Breaker did everything he could to hand Bronson Reed the victory!
46:23With a little payback from Sammy and L.A. Knight and Penta!
46:28What an insane sequence of events for the right to advance in the king of the ring tournament!
46:38Hats off!
46:39Kudos!
46:40Congratulations to main event Jey Uso for surviving!
46:46Uh-oh!
46:47Well, Jey Uso may have survived the battle, but I'm not quite sure about the war!
46:56The Cubs have ticked off Seth Rollins because for the second straight week, his plan was thwarted!
47:03Breaker out last week, Reed out this week, and Rollins is pissed off!
47:08Rollins reading Breaker wasting no time and making the entire roster enemies!
47:16Meanwhile, Jey Uso is a sitting duck!
47:19Jey Uso gave everything he had in that matchup to somehow pull off the miracle win, and now Jey Uso can't even defend himself!
47:27And Rodan, wait! Wait! Wait a minute!
47:33A moment set those very well!
47:38Cody Rhodes is here!
47:40Cody Rhodes is here!
47:42.
47:43.
47:45.
47:51.
47:53.
47:55.
48:01.
48:33Well, Seth Rollins will wait to fight another day.
48:47As Cody Rhodes comes to the aid of his longtime friend, his former tag team partner,
48:53former tag champs together, main event Jey Uso, but Corey,
48:57now things get interesting for these two.
49:00The semifinals are set.
49:03Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso.
49:06Cody, Cody Rhodes, Cody, Cody Rhodes, Cody, Cody Rhodes.
49:17You can't have the move.
49:19That sort of scheme do you think Heyman's cooking up?
49:22Well, Rollins and company have created many enemies.
49:25And it's a great question, Corey, because you know something's coming down the pipe.
49:31But now we focus on next Monday night in Columbus.
49:34Friends are gonna have to put it aside.
49:38A former WWE Champion versus a former World Heavyweight Champion,
49:44former tag team championship partners, a matchup laden with gold.
49:49One of these two men will advance to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and night of champions.
49:58To battle it out for the opportunity to be crowned king of the ring.
50:03Next week, massive semifinal matchup.
50:07Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, live on Monday Night Raw.
50:13carpet.
50:18Come and see a lot later.
50:21That'll come home.
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