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00:00Then, now, forever, together.
00:30Then, now, forever, together.
01:00I can't lose, I can't lose.
01:02I'm not falling in the rain, I can hear you.
01:05I can't lose.
01:07Welcome to WWE Main Event.
01:15The Broadway contest is scheduled for one fall.
01:34Introducing first, Romain Contente, Mexico, weighing in at 87 kilos, PENTA!
01:47And here is a superstar who is ready to wow the WWE Universe.
01:54You're looking at a man who is absolutely fearless in style and in spirit.
02:08And he's gonna need every, every possible ounce of energy from the WWE Universe here tonight.
02:17Listen to this place.
02:19And right now it's all about building momentum towards SummerSlam.
02:37I wanna welcome in ringside Vic Joseph alongside Raw reporter Byron Saxton.
02:42Byron, are you ready for the biggest party of the summer?
02:45Is that a trick question, Vic?
02:46Am I ready?
02:47We don't have to dream about it.
02:48We don't have to pitch ourselves.
02:49It's happening.
02:50The first ever two-night SummerSlam.
02:53I'm here for it.
02:55I wanna point out too, Blake Howard here ringside.
02:58He is getting a degree in snorkeling, so he's taking a week off.
03:02I heard about that.
03:03Good for Blake, man.
03:04That's awesome.
03:05Spreading his horizons.
03:06And his opponent, from Sydney, Australia,
03:27weighing in at 204 pounds, Grayson Waller.
03:35Didn't take long for Waller, the arrogant Ozzy, to get right to the face of
03:40members of the WWE Universe.
03:42Heard from Waller on Monday called it Clicks with Theory.
03:45He is solo now, arrived in the arena alone.
03:48And Byron, the hard truth is he has no one to blame but himself.
03:54I'm not the number one Grayson Waller fan by any stretch of the imagination,
03:58but why are you immediately putting blame on Grayson Waller for what happened?
04:03Maybe, to your point earlier about Blake, maybe Grayson Waller is expanding his own
04:08horizons in his career.
04:09Yeah, as he's openly mocking his former tag team partner, as he's been one to not
04:15tag into his former tag team partner, as he's one to walk away from his former
04:19partner.
04:20Yeah, I'm wrong.
04:21Waller's right.
04:22Is that what you wanted to hear about?
04:23What I'm saying is that when I look at Grayson Waller and I look at his career,
04:26I'm looking at a guy who's going through a mid-career crisis, if you will.
04:30He's at a crossroads.
04:31He's trying to figure out where he wants to be and what he has to do to get there.
04:35No, it's absolutely no doubt-
04:42I love this winner.
04:43The fans are in tonight.
04:45Penta is one of a kind.
04:54Listen, there's a reason why Penta-
04:56I was gonna say there's a reason why Penta has completely captivated the WWE Universe.
05:06Byron, when it comes to Penta, he has had some interesting conversations with some.
05:12He's had some interesting matches as well.
05:15Think about that gauntlet match two weeks ago on Monday Night Raw.
05:20I mean, there were confrontations aplenty for Penta.
05:23I think that's great for Penta's career.
05:25Penta's only been on Monday Night Raw for six months, and he's hung with the likes of
05:29your Seth Rollins and Fawn Breakers.
05:31He has proven that he belongs in the Main Event picture.
05:34On the topic of Monday Night Raw, how about the venom that came out of Roman Reigns?
05:39Roman Reigns was like a fire-breathing dragon with vengeance in his heart.
05:45Later on here on Main Event, you do not wanna miss what the head of the table had to say
05:48this past Monday as Grayson Waller seems to be in control.
05:52This matchup spoke too soon inside cradle center of the ring.
05:55And a near fall and boom!
05:57Big Lariat right to the face of Penta from the Aussie icon who drags Penta into a cover and
06:03another kick out.
06:04And be honest, can Grayson Waller succeed on his own?
06:09Seriously?
06:10Honestly, I don't know, but I think Grayson Waller is doing the right thing.
06:14If you're aligning yourself with one of the greatest tag teams in history in the New Day.
06:19Shooting the half into the cover, another near fall.
06:21You mean Big G when it comes to New Day.
06:24I was going to get to that.
06:25I'm glad you referred to him because he actually stopped me before we came out here.
06:28And he said, please Byron, tell Vic to refer to me as Big G.
06:32I don't buy that he ever even spoke to you, but nonetheless, how can Waller thrive then,
06:36Byron, when you talk about his friendships?
06:38How can he thrive in the current WWE environment?
06:41Look, contrary to popular belief, I think Grayson Waller's been humbled the last couple
06:45years here in WWE.
06:46Former tag team champion, former talk show host.
06:49Humbled?
06:50Yes, I said humbled, did I stutter?
06:52The way he speaks, you think he's humbled?
06:54Would you let me finish, please?
06:56Go ahead, I'm sorry.
06:57My whole point is humbled in the sense that he realized he needs guidance.
07:01He needs knowledge.
07:03Hence why- I think he's talking to you and theory.
07:06Hence why he's associated himself with Xavier Woods, with Kofi Kingston.
07:10He realizes he needs some veteran guidance to reach the next level.
07:14Yeah, he certainly looked humbled there moments ago.
07:16And yeah, the men you talk about in New Day, they are humbled as well, huh?
07:19Kenta turning things around.
07:21For Grayson Waller, really the biggest issue is a half inch under his nose.
07:25Right now, with a reverse sling blade, Penta has taken this matchup back over.
07:30Big E didn't hear you refer to him as Big G.
07:32Whoa, look out!
07:33And look at Penta, wiping out Waller.
07:36Penta is feeling the moment.
07:40That was to you, cuz he's heard what you've said.
07:44You've been talking negatively, you've been more pro Waller in this matchup than Penta.
07:48I said nothing derogatory about Penta.
07:51Well, then put into words how exciting Penta is then, Byron, as he flies off the top into a cover,
07:56hooks the leg, and Waller again getting that right shoulder off the mat.
07:59Listen, Penta, like I said, I think it's only a matter of time.
08:02It's not a if, it's a when.
08:03Penta has gold around his waist here in WWE.
08:06And ooh, throat first.
08:08And here comes Waller looking for that stunner, and a flat liner.
08:13Modified version there.
08:15Rolling right in, and Waller's gonna pretend as if he's playing for the Houston Rockets.
08:24Through the legs, connects with the elbow, into the cover, and another near fall.
08:30Now would you change your tune on Grayson Waller if he defeats Penta here?
08:34Absolutely not, cuz it's hard for me to say anything nice about him.
08:36But look at this, going through the legs like Kevin Durant, and then picture perfect landing.
08:43For Waller, who tries right back in, gets caught, and Penta again, able to sidestep him.
08:48Quick strike, and sudden offense of Penta, so effective, no matter who you are.
08:54Penta certainly is excitement personified.
08:57And now charging in, got caught.
08:59Wait a minute, counter, Mexican Destroyer.
09:02Good grief.
09:06And now center of the ring, hoisting up for the Penta driver.
09:09One, two, three.
09:11Penta picks up another victory here in the WWE on Main Event.
09:16Here is your winner, Penta.
09:21What a victory for Penta.
09:25Byron, let's take a closer look at some of the action here as we kicked off Main Event.
09:30It is absolutely impossible not to be impressed with Penta.
09:36And coming up with that picture perfect Penta driver.
09:46And a statement made by Penta.
09:49What's Penta looking for?
09:51Looking out amongst the WWE Universe.
09:56Everyone loves Penta.
10:00Again, I told you he is getting ready to wow the WWE Universe.
10:05Yeah, mission accomplished for Penta.
10:08A true favorite of the WWE Universe.
10:10This man continues to pick up and ride the wave of momentum.
10:15As we are closing in on the biggest party of the summer.
10:19Summerslam.
10:20Penta with an impressive victory over the struggling Grayson Waller to kick things off on Main Event.
10:31And there's plenty more of action still to come.
10:33Meechan looks to turn her fortune around with a much needed win against the returning Kiana James tonight.
10:39But first, here's a look at last week's gauntlet match to determine who would go on to face Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship at Summerslam.
10:47It is time for our main event, the gauntlet match to determine who faces Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship at Summerslam.
11:00Tonight, Ron Breaker runs the gauntlet.
11:05Tonight, Ron Breaker goes through everything and everyone in his way.
11:10Tonight, Ron Breaker emerges as the number one contender.
11:16Tonight, Ron Breaker punches his stamp to Summerslam.
11:24Ron Breaker goes on to Summerslam.
11:27Ron Breaker defeats Gunther at Summerslam.
11:30Fade of NJ making the climb.
11:34Oh, no!
11:36Big Bronson Reed.
11:38There are no disqualifications.
11:40Reed can do whatever the hell he wants.
11:46Ron Breaker has been in this match for over 35 minutes.
11:51Now he's got the best in the world.
11:53Anaconda Vice looking to squeeze the breath out of Ron Breaker.
12:00And Reed now with an elbow to Punk.
12:03Punk's got some backup.
12:06Jay Uso getting to him son of Big Bronson.
12:11Braker went for the spear.
12:13Punk intercepted him.
12:15Going to sleep.
12:16Punk into the cover.
12:19One, two, three.
12:21Punk's going to Summerslam.
12:23Oh, goodness.
12:24Ronson Reed and company looking for the last laugh.
12:37Jay Uso trying to come to his aid.
12:40And Breaker with a spear.
12:43Double teaming Punk.
12:45If it continues to go this way, CM Punk isn't going to make it to Summerslam.
12:50Neither is Jay Uso.
13:04The OTC is back!
13:08Superman Punch!
13:11Look at the power!
13:15This place has come unglued!
13:20Spear!
13:25The sins of Paul Heyman are about to haunt him.
13:33Holy Spirit!
13:36Holy Spirit!
13:37Holy Spirit!
13:41CM Punk narrowly escapes with a win, albeit with some help from an unlikely ally.
13:46Coming up, we'll hear from the best in the world for the first time since earning a world heavyweight title match against Gunther at Summerslam.
13:54This August, WWE brings the vibes to MetLife Stadium.
14:04You know what time it is!
14:14Two nights.
14:15Unbelievable!
14:16Too many stars to count.
14:18The women's jerseys just built different.
14:21SummerSlam.
14:23On a whole nother level.
14:28WWE SummerSlam.
14:29August 2nd and 3rd.
14:31Individual and combo tickets on sale now.
14:35WWE SummerSlam, August 2nd and 3rd.
14:39Third, individual and combo tickets on sale now.
14:51Welcome back to Main Event.
14:53We are coming to you from Space City, Houston, Texas,
14:56home of the NFL's Houston, Texas, NBA's Houston Rockets,
15:00and the two-time World Series champion, Houston Astros,
15:03inside the jam-packed Toyota Center.
15:06CM Punk addressed the sold-out crowd as Punk talked about becoming
15:10the number one contender to the World Heavyweight Championship
15:13and his upcoming title bout with Gunther at SummerSlam.
15:19When I came back, I had a couple of goals.
15:22Main Event WrestleMania, become WWE Heavyweight Champion.
15:27One of those things I've done, the other one I've been working on.
15:31It's a little hard around here.
15:33Sometimes you get sidetracked.
15:34Sometimes people take things personally, but
15:37all the distractions are now on the back burner,
15:40and I can now focus on that goal of being world champion.
15:45Last week, I won a gauntlet match.
15:50Made me number one contender to Gunther's World Heavyweight Championship.
15:56Now, all nicknames aside, Gunther is one of the best wrestlers in the world.
16:08I'm looking very, very forward to lacing him up and locking up with Gunther.
16:17And I can't promise a win, ladies and gentlemen, but with you all cheering me like you do.
16:28And hand to the screen, anybody sitting at home watching on Netflix,
16:33if you're gonna be there live in New Jersey for SummerSlam, I can promise you that I will leave it all in the ring.
16:40I will not quit.
16:42I will give you everything I have.
16:46I look at Gunther and I see one of the best wrestlers in the world,
16:54intercontinental champion for 666 days on his second run with the world heavyweight title.
17:03And now you only got two weeks to prepare for this beast.
17:10But Houston, then I remembered, oh, wait a second.
17:13You've been training for this your entire life.
17:16You are prepared.
17:18You are CM Punk.
17:26So to Gunther and whatever fans he has, understand I am not just any other wrestler.
17:32I am the best in the world.
17:49Well, here is a man who could very well prove that is not the case.
17:54The man who retired Bill Goldberg a couple of weeks back at Saturday night's main event.
18:00One of the most dominant champions we've ever seen, Corey.
18:04He's held a title around his waist over 80% of his time here at WWE.
18:10His name is Gunther.
18:12Perhaps the best professional wrestler in the world,
18:16as indicated by the gold strapped around his waist.
18:20Gunther would love to add CM Punk to the growing list of names that he has taken out.
18:26Also for Gunther's success at SummerSlam.
18:31Remember last year, Gunther won his first world heavyweight title at SummerSlam.
18:37Can he retain the championship this year?
18:40Gunther's success at SummerSlam.
18:56Well, first of all.
18:58Gunther's success at SummerSlam.
19:01Gunther's success at SummerSlam.
19:03Gunther's success at SummerSlam.
19:06First of all, I'm very excited to hear.
19:09.
19:16.
19:21Well, let's cut to the chase then, Punk, huh?
19:32I did not come out here to throw insults at you.
19:39I did not come out here to create any drama.
19:45But let me point out some similarities here.
19:49We're both here for the same reason.
19:52Not to make friends, but to make money and win championships.
19:57You consider yourself the best in the world.
20:00I consider myself the best in the world.
20:02You got a massive ego.
20:07And you've been away 10 years, every week they chanted your name.
20:12So don't blame you for it.
20:14I got a massive ego.
20:17But Punk, the thing is my ego is justified.
20:23Because unlike yours, it's not based on what they think, that's worthless.
20:31My ego, my ego is based on results.
20:38And you just listed all my accolades.
20:42It's very simple, the best in the world is the man that holds the World Heavyweight Championship.
20:50I only focus on what happens after the bell rings, Punk.
20:58And at SummerSlam, that bell will ring.
21:02And when it does, I'm gonna make you regret that you ever stepped foot into a professional wrestling ring.
21:09I'm gonna maul you, I'm gonna push you around, I'm gonna choke you out.
21:16I'm gonna drop you like a wet towel.
21:19And you're gonna wake up, staring at the lights, and realizing I was right.
21:26You will never be a World Heavyweight Champion.
21:29You will never be the best in the world.
21:32But you know what?
21:39It seems to mean a lot to you.
21:43At least you got those degenerates chanting for you for the rest of your life.
21:48Short and
21:55sweet from the World Heavyweight Champion.
21:59It's the ring general versus the best in the world in a matchup that's tailor-made for the biggest party of the summer.
22:11Gunther and CM Punk are both generational superstars, and while they look vastly different on the surface,
22:17they do have one thing in common.
22:19Gunther and Punk are two of the most skilled competitors inside the squared circle.
22:24However, only one of them will leave MetLife Stadium with the gold.
22:28Tune in to SummerSlam next weekend to find out who is the best in the world.
22:35That's not the only title on the line at the biggest party of the summer.
22:38Raw General Manager Adam Pearce announced Naomi will make her first title defense against Rhea Ripley and Io Sky
22:45in a massive triple threat match for the Women's World Championship at SummerSlam next weekend.
22:52Becky Lynch is also scheduled to defend her title at the biggest event of the summer.
22:56And last Monday on Raw, the Women's Intercontinental Champion had a proposal for her challenger, Lyra Valkyria,
23:03ahead of their championship showdown.
23:06Lyra, we are one for one in singles competition.
23:10I have brought out the best of you.
23:12I have made you a star.
23:15But that free ride ends, the trilogy ends at SummerSlam.
23:22Now, the last time we went one on one, I said that if I lost to you, I would never challenge you for this title ever again.
23:31But now I extend that same challenge to you when you lose at SummerSlam.
23:38You can never challenge for this title ever again.
23:42You know what I'm learning, Becky?
23:51Every time I think I've dealt with a problem, it seems to come back to haunt me.
23:58Maybe, maybe, my problem is I never take it quite far enough.
24:06So I accept your terms, here's mine.
24:10No count outs, no disqualification, there must be a winner.
24:17Fine, fine.
24:33See you at SummerSlam.
24:37It doesn't get any bigger than this.
24:39The only two superstars to hold the Women's Intercontinental Championship will square off in the highly anticipated rematch.
24:46When Becky Lynch defends the title against the woman she defeated to become champion, her former protege Lyra Valkyria at SummerSlam.
24:55Only this time, there will be no count outs and no disqualifications.
25:00Before Lyra Valkyria steps into the squared circle for her rematch against Becky Lynch at SummerSlam,
25:07Valkyria teams up with Bayley against Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez for the WWE Women's Tag Team titles.
25:14That championship bout is next on Main Event.
25:17Like a dream.
25:24You walked into my life just like a dream.
25:29Feel your heart feel like a dream.
25:43Welcome back to Main Event.
25:57Just one week after being defeated by Lyra Valkyria to become the number one contender for the Women's Intercontinental Championship.
26:03Bayley joined forces with Lyra to challenge Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships.
26:10In a match that was supposed to take place at WrestleMania.
26:15Bayley now with a running leg.
26:20Cover now.
26:21Can they win the tag titles?
26:22Almost kick out.
26:23Are you okay?
26:24I'll live.
26:25Yeah, wait for the doctor to medically clear Dom.
26:29Have to take a look at me too.
26:30Feel like something happening inside.
26:33I still look fine though.
26:34Tag made.
26:35Here's Lyra.
26:36Lyra fired up now.
26:38From the top rope, Valkyria with a leg drop.
26:42Across the back of Perez's neck.
26:45Now Raquel and Bayley fighting outside the ring.
26:48Official down for the count and a kick out at two.
26:51Man, it's chaotic moments in this Tag Team Championship match.
26:56Raquel bounced off the post out there.
26:59Lyra going for the Nightwing and Roxanne able to drill her into the corner.
27:03Perez now just teeing off on Valkyria in the corner.
27:10Vicarious position for both women.
27:12Lyra answers with a heavy right of her own.
27:17Lyra had a tremendous amount of resilience in her career.
27:21And now Roxanne trying to hook her.
27:24Lyra able to slip underneath.
27:25And now with Roxanne up top, Lyra going to sit out powerbomb.
27:29Not quite sure why she didn't go for the cover there.
27:33But she makes the tag to Bayley.
27:35And I guess perhaps she's gonna try to give Bayley the victory.
27:38And Bayley now with the elbow from the top rope.
27:41Cover for Bayley.
27:42Raquel Rodriguez breaks up the near fall.
27:46I'm baffled, Cole.
27:48As many matches as you and I have called, I have never seen anything break down quite
27:52like this.
27:53Well- It just doesn't make sense.
27:54Well, I think Lyra's still trying to figure out what the hell Bayley's all about
27:57as they work now together as a double team.
27:59Well, I'm gonna tell you a secret.
28:01If you're still trying to figure out how to get along with your tag team partner,
28:04your odds of becoming tag team champions go from-
28:07Now there's that idiot Dom up on the apron.
28:09Bayley just scared him.
28:11Bayley yelled to Dom.
28:12Now a roll up.
28:14Roxanne's got the tights.
28:16Did Bayley kick out?
28:17Yes, at two.
28:18Bayley now with a knee.
28:21Roxanne right in the nose.
28:23Hit him, hit him.
28:25Hit him.
28:26Not cleared.
28:28No.
28:29And Dominic may not be cleared now inadvertently kicking the face of Mysterio.
28:37Raquel going for Lyra.
28:39Dom, are you okay?
28:41We need a doctor out here.
28:44Get medical.
28:45Get medical.
28:46An internist for sure.
28:48Yeah, Raquel asking for medical.
28:50Meanwhile, Lyra Valkyrie and Raquel.
28:53Drop kick right on the money.
28:56Bayley in the ring.
28:58Get somebody out here to help Dom.
29:00Something may have ruptured.
29:01And a collision.
29:02No.
29:03Both women are down.
29:05Critical moment and finally medical personnel rushing out here to check on Dirty Dom.
29:10Dirty Dom.
29:11Hold his C-spine.
29:12No.
29:20No.
29:21No.
29:22C.P.O.
29:23Dr. AJ.
29:26Dominic.
29:27Running for the hills.
29:28AJ.
29:29Look at her.
29:30And Becky Lynch, where the hell did she come from?
29:34Dragging Lyra off the apron.
29:37Into the steps.
29:39Becky Lynch from out of nowhere, Bayley with no one to tag.
29:44Roxanne from behind.
29:46One, two.
29:47And Bayley kicks in two.
29:48Reversal, kick out by Roxanne.
29:52Tag.
29:53I don't think Bayley realizes that Raquel's legal for the judgment day.
30:05Bayley to Bayley.
30:06Doesn't matter.
30:07Roxanne not legal.
30:08But Raquel is.
30:09Tejada bomb with authority.
30:12Stock her up.
30:13Raquel and Roxanne will defend at SummerSlam.
30:18Here are your winners and still the women's tag team champions.
30:25Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Brez retain the gold but there's no rest for the weary.
30:41The judgment day will defend the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship against the all-star duo of Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss.
30:49Next weekend at SummerSlam.
30:52But right now, let's look back at the wicked betrayal that shook the WWE Universe to its core at WrestleMania.
31:04The three horses of a generation will battle tonight.
31:08In a triple threat match for pride and glory.
31:13Paul Heyman is here in Punk's corner.
31:15The question guys though is, where does his allegiance really lie?
31:21No surrender in any of these three great warriors.
31:26Broken bodies everywhere you look.
31:28Who can summon something special?
31:31TTS to Ryland.
31:34Speared out by Rae.
31:36Stucked by Seth.
31:37Everybody is down.
31:39Paul, what the hell are you doing?
31:42Paul Heyman has aligned himself with Seth freakin' Rollins!
32:06Coming up on Main Event, the OTC is back and he hasn't forgotten what Paul Heyman did.
32:17We'll hear from the original Tribal Chief Roman Reigns later tonight.
32:21Coming up, Kiana James returns to action for the first time in over a year.
32:27But her first match won't be an easy one when Kiana goes one-on-one with the old, dangerous Meechan.
32:33Next on Main Event.
32:34This November.
32:39It is quite the feeling here.
32:42It is electric.
32:43The Padres' home field.
32:44It's a whole new lineup.
32:47When WWE.
32:49An absolutely incredible scene.
32:53It's Petco Park.
32:55A slugfest for the ages.
32:59Oh my goodness.
33:04The epic performance that no one will ever, ever forget.
33:10WWE Survivor Series San Diego.
33:13Tickets on sale now.
33:20I think the magic is out there under the lights.
33:23This is uncharted water.
33:26This is a calculated, coordinated production.
33:29A lot can go wrong.
33:30Tell them to go now.
33:31It can get bloody, it can get messy.
33:35No!
33:36That's show business, baby.
33:37I wanna make sure it makes a noise.
33:39It's the side of me that would get arrested.
33:41This is insanity!
33:42We're gonna show you how the story unfolded before your eyes.
33:46Just getting started.
33:47It wouldn't be the biggest party of the summer without a WrestleMania rematch for the biggest prize in WWE.
33:59King of the ring winner Cody Rhodes is more determined than ever to reclaim the title John Cena took from him when the American nightmare goes to war with the self-proclaimed last real world champion.
34:11John Cena in a street fight for the undisputed WWE Championship.
34:16After successfully defending her WWE Women's Championship against the Hall of Famer Trish Stratus at Evolution, Tiffany Stratton will face another tough test when she puts the title on the line against the Queen of the Ring, Jade Cargill at the biggest party of the summer.
34:32Don't miss the first ever two-night Summer Slam next week in August 2nd and 3rd from MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
34:45Welcome back to Main Event.
34:47The following contestants scheduled for one fall.
35:00Introducing Kurt from Montana, California.
35:05Meechan!
35:10Well, Myra, when it comes to Meechan, she is someone who always, always has the backing of the WWE Universe.
35:17And that is something Meechan loves.
35:19She appreciates.
35:20She feeds off each and every week that she is blessed with the opportunity to step inside a WWE ring.
35:35Meechan's got a game face on right now, Vic.
35:37She's ready to go.
35:38No, she better.
35:39Oh-ho-ho!
35:44And her opponent from Soon City, Iowa, Kiana James!
36:02Well, look, like her, hate her, it's good to see Kiana James back, healthy, heading into a WWE ring.
36:15I second that, Vic.
36:17Over a year on the shelf with a bad knee injury, Kiana James has dreamed of this day, dreamed of this opportunity to grace the WWE Universe with her presence again.
36:29Well, look, when it comes to Kiana James, someone whose career I followed in NXT, there's one thing I'll tell you about her.
36:35She is conniving.
36:37That's why we dubbed her the conniving Kiana James.
36:40You know that she's been sitting at home, thinking of different ways, mustering up ideas for what she would do to whoever she faced in her comeback.
36:48I agree, Vic, but that's a process to get to, because when you first get injured, especially with a long-term injury like Kiana James, you go through a lot of different machinations of emotions.
36:57You're a little humbled, you're a little sad, you have some regret, but then you reach that point where your mind gets back on track and you realize you gotta bring it when you step inside that ring.
37:06Well, you also know this when it comes to Meechan, she is no stepping stone for anyone.
37:12Look, I love the strides Meechan has made, especially over the last year here in WWE, several times coming within an inch, it feels like, of winning the Women's United States title.
37:22So Meechan, after all these years, really finding her stride and she can only build on it.
37:27Well, I'm glad you bring up championships, because Byron, I'd love to get your thoughts on the Women's Division as a whole in the WWE.
37:34It's stacked.
37:35It's absolutely stacked.
37:37If you look at Raw, if you look at SmackDown, you got Naomi leading the charge on Monday Night Raw, Tiffany Stratton on Friday Night SmackDown.
37:44And if you're a superstar like Kiana James and you've experienced watching the growth of the Women's Division on the sideline, it's gotta get you feeling a certain way.
37:51It's gotta get you pumped to get back in the mix.
37:53Oh, Meechan right now in control of Kiana James.
37:56And look, Kiana's got a bullseye on her body.
37:58You see the knee brace.
37:59I wonder if Meechan will go after that target.
38:03Look, that would be the smart thing to do, and I don't mean that in a malicious way, but if you come out there and you properly scout your opponent and you realize there's some susceptibility there, you might as well take advantage of it.
38:14Nice takedown by Meechan.
38:15Meechan who has been seen on SmackDown going through.
38:19Oh, shoulders down for a moment.
38:21Kick out.
38:22You talk about hardcore matches with Chelsea Green.
38:25Talk about her time.
38:26Even shoulders down one more time.
38:27Another knee fall coming down to NXT and more street fights.
38:30She's someone who is certainly battle-tested.
38:33She is someone who has embraced her inner baddie.
38:36She's rediscovered her inner baddie, Vic.
38:39What does that mean?
38:40That means she's fearless.
38:41She's bold.
38:42She's willing to do whatever it takes to advance her career.
38:45You just like saying the word baddie over and over again.
38:47I love saying baddie.
38:48That's why I said it twice and now three times.
38:50Yeah, you made the trifecta of it.
38:51Keanu James controlling the baddie here for a moment.
38:54Put more oomph in it, Vic, when you say baddie.
38:56Come on now.
38:57I'm trying to be right down the middle calling this one as I should.
39:00You obviously tipping your hand towards the baddie, Meechan.
39:04Hey, I'm just excited about this match.
39:06I mean, two great stories here.
39:07You want to see if Meechan's going to continue on the momentum she's had.
39:10And for Keanu James, this match is crucial for her.
39:13If you come out in your return match after being out for almost a year, over a year,
39:17and you lose that match, what does that do to her mentally?
39:19Well, also, if you think about it the other side,
39:21if Keanu James able to make her comeback here tonight and be victorious over Meechan,
39:25what would that do to the psyche of Meechan?
39:28And Keanu James pointing out she's one step ahead of her opponent tonight.
39:32Well, it just means Keanu James is one more threat in the women's division
39:35that Meechan has got to be well aware of.
39:39Nice misdirection there.
39:40Oh, Meechan in control of this matchup.
39:43And right now, it looks like things going to spill to the outside.
39:46And Meechan's someone who knows how to use her environment,
39:49but the same can be said for Keanu James.
39:52And Keanu turning this matchup right around into her favor.
39:57Can Meechan bounce back here on Main Event?
39:59Let's go, Keanu.
40:02An absolutely incredible scene.
40:19This is what World Wrestling Entertainment is all about.
40:24WWE Clash in Paris, Sunday, August 31st.
40:29Tickets on sale now.
40:36Back on Main Event, it has been all Keanu James over the last few moments.
40:40Certainly seems to, Byron, have no ring rust whatsoever.
40:45And I'm admittedly kind of surprised about that, Vic.
40:48We talk about it all the time.
40:50There's a difference between being in great shape outside the ring
40:53and then being in shape in the ring.
40:55Considering this is her first match back in over a year,
40:58I expect at this point in the match, Keanu's going to be breathing heavy,
41:01maybe slowing down a little bit.
41:03But to your point, no size of ring rust, full control by James.
41:07Drafted to Monday Night Raw back during the 2024 draft for Keanu James.
41:12Certainly thought there was a lot of momentum being picked up at the time.
41:15And that goes back to the mental aspect of the game you alluded to before the commercial break.
41:20That also has to play a factor in her head.
41:22How do I get back to what I once was?
41:24Well, think about this.
41:25Keanu James had, what, two matches?
41:27If, yeah.
41:28Two matches on Raw, and then she gets hurt.
41:30So that could completely derail you mentally.
41:33So for Keanu James to have to go through whatever she went through
41:35and come back and look this good, this dominant right now against Meechan,
41:39says a lot about her work ethic.
41:41Certainly does.
41:42And now Meechan trying to fight back, creating a little bit of separation.
41:45Big kick.
41:46And now take a look at the combination offense from Meechan.
41:49Setting her sights.
41:50Target acquired and just got caught by Keanu James.
41:53And look at Keanu.
41:54This is that aggression getting cranked up, which we have seen in the past
41:58with that conniving attitude.
42:00And I think Keanu just showing right there, my knee is 110%.
42:05Don't worry about any vulnerabilities with me.
42:07Also right over there talking to the official.
42:09The attitude on full display in her return.
42:12Never one to be afraid to cut corners, i.e. that purse she likes to bring down to the ring,
42:18or bag, should I say.
42:20Hey, listen, Keanu's done nothing unruly in this match.
42:22Oh, this far.
42:23She's played by the rules.
42:24Talking about the past and everything she has done that has led to this return, to this
42:29moment.
42:30And again, I say, you like her, you hate her.
42:31She is here back in the ring.
42:32She has not missed a step.
42:34Nice suplex.
42:35Going right into the cover.
42:36Hook of the leg.
42:37And oof.
42:38A near fall.
42:39Do you think that may be a half-second, Byron, to kind of soak in what she had just accomplished
42:44with that suplex?
42:45Played a factor in her not getting the victory?
42:46Well, look, maybe we could all be armchair quarterbacks, Vic.
42:49But the bigger story of this match is what continues to happen right before our very eyes.
42:53Keanu James has the number of Meechan desperately.
42:56She's trying to fight back.
42:57But Keanu James has controlled the tempo, case and point, for the last few minutes.
43:02June 17, 2024, that was the date Keanu James was sidelined with a devastating knee injury.
43:08She has circled the date for her return.
43:10Okay, what do you make about that cover there, then, Byron?
43:13That is inserting herself into the mind of Meechan.
43:16That's what it is, Vic.
43:17Caust a little mental turbulence, okay?
43:20Well, Keanu James still in control of this match.
43:23You go back to what she has said on social media over the rehab schedule.
43:27No one's got you like you got you.
43:30That's been her mindset going into another cover.
43:33Another deep hook of the leg and another near fall.
43:36Well, people, if you've never gone through rehab,
43:38you don't really understand how much of a toll it does take on you mentally.
43:41Every single day is a fight.
43:43Every single day is a challenge to be motivated, to go through the discomfort,
43:47to go through the pain, and then to come back better.
43:49And so far, Keanu James looks better.
43:52Well, for Keanu James in her time down in NXT,
43:55it was the heartbreak kid Shawn Michaels who praised her for her work ethic,
43:59who praised her for what she could do inside the squared circle,
44:03the growth she had shown as a champion at one point in NXT.
44:07But back here tonight, squaring off against Meechan.
44:10And right now, Byron, we're at a pivotal point in this match.
44:14Both women are down.
44:16It is anyone's game.
44:18Meechan struggling to make it to her feet, as is Keanu James.
44:22The referee's count is on.
44:24Who can seize the moment?
44:30Meechan, who was rocked moments ago, was able to get back into this matchup.
44:34Maybe she has been able to refocus herself as now both women,
44:40center of the ring, slugging it out here on Main Event.
44:43Meechan knows.
44:44She is well aware at this juncture of the match,
44:46she is in a battle with Keanu James.
44:49And she has got to dig deep right now.
44:51Meechan right now does not care about the 398-day journey
44:55for Keanu James to get back here inside the squared circle.
44:59It's Meechan with a super kick.
45:01James popping right back up, gets dropped with a big drop kick.
45:04That time again for Meechan.
45:06And Meechan right now is feeling it, Saxton.
45:09Credit the resiliency, credit the grit of Meechan
45:12to absorb the attack of Keanu James and bounce back the way she is.
45:20We talk about how calculated Keanu is.
45:22Same could be said right now in this moment for Meechan.
45:25Meechan attacking from every corner.
45:28Second time around works.
45:30And Keanu James now in trouble.
45:32I don't know if Meechan was trying to adjust her gear
45:35or maybe she had some sort of cramp.
45:36Did you see her grabbing her foot?
45:38Her right foot after the last kick?
45:40She might have hurt her toe on that kick.
45:41Let's see if that plays into the center of the ring.
45:44Inside cradle by Keanu.
45:46Close call.
45:48Oh, right to the throat.
45:50And Keanu now hoisting up Meechan.
45:53Meechan doing her best.
45:55Trying to counter one more time.
45:57Able to hold on for a half second.
45:59Charging in.
46:00Swing and a miss.
46:01Meechan now eat.
46:02Defeat.
46:03Good night, Keanu James.
46:07Meechan victorious.
46:09Here is your winner.
46:14Meechan.
46:19Meechan picks up a win over the returning Keanu James.
46:22And with Roman Reigns return last week.
46:24Let's take a look back at the shocking events that occurred on the night after WrestleMania.
46:30There is a new number one top star in this industry.
46:45BROAD BREAKER!
47:10Oh, my God!
47:17Coming up, the original Tribal Chief confronts his former wise man Paul Heyman after one
47:43of the biggest betrayals in WWE history.
47:47This is Roman Reigns, next on Main Event.
47:49Canelo Alvarez, one of the greatest Mexican boxers of all time.
48:00All of Mexico is marching with him.
48:02Viva Mexico, Caron!
48:05Terence Budd Crawford is on a whole nother level.
48:10It doesn't get any bigger than this.
48:13This is truly a super fight.
48:16The sport of boxing will change forever.
48:19Tickets on sale now at Ticketmaster.com.
48:22Welcome back to Main Event.
48:26As we approach the first ever two-night SummerSlam next week in a MetLife Stadium, we want to
48:31remind you to experience all of the jaw-dropping moments at the biggest party of the summer
48:36with a SummerSlam priority pass package from WWE's official fan hospitality provider, On
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48:48Get your priority pass package today at OnLocationExB.com slash WWE.
48:54The biggest party this summer is already jam-packed with WWE's top stars and last Monday on Raw,
49:01Dominic Mysterio and his potential opponent and future Hall of Famer AJ Styles found out
49:07if Dirty Dom was cleared to compete at SummerSlam.
49:10Hey, hey, hey, hey.
49:10Here he is.
49:11He still burns when he plays?
49:13What is it?
49:14Listen, we finished the evaluation for Dom.
49:16Yep, and?
49:17But I still need to finish up some of this paperwork before I can give you an official answer.
49:20So what?
49:21We're waiting still?
49:22Just waiting a few more moments.
49:23How much longer?
49:23Get up.
49:25Look in here, look in here, Adam, AJ,
49:33I have cleared and I will see you at SummerSlam.
49:39AJ Styles prayers have been answered.
49:48With a sneak attack, the phenomenal one might have bit off more than he can chew.
49:52Will AJ fend off Dirty Dom in Judgment Day to become a two-time Intercontinental Champion
49:57when Styles challenges Dirty Dominic Mysterio for the title at SummerSlam?
50:03Jelly Roll is out to prove that he's more than just a Grammy-nominated country singer
50:07when he teams up with the Viper Randy Orton against the Maverick Logan Paul
50:11and his partner, the Scottish Warrior Drew McIntyre in a star-studded tag team match at SummerSlam.
50:19What was once love has now turned to bitter hatred within the bloodline
50:24as Jacob Fattu takes on Solo Sokoa inside a steel cage for the United States Championship.
50:30Will Solo escape MetLife Stadium as champion,
50:33or will the Samoan Werewolf get retribution over the MFTs and regain the gold?
50:39Find out next weekend at SummerSlam.
50:42And speaking of the bloodline, we head back to Monday Night Raw where the OTC Roman Reigns
50:46addressed his double-crossing former wise man, Paul Heyman.
50:51Easy now Junior, easy Junior.
51:01You might wanna listen up, sit under the learning tree and write this down because
51:09he's about to do the same thing to you as he did to me.
51:13Because in a few years when you're the man around here,
51:18he's gonna take all the credit.
51:21That's what you try to do with me, right?
51:25You see Houston, I've heard a lot of people try to take responsibility for
51:31creating the tribal chief.
51:34But I can tell you firmly, it wasn't him.
51:46The only reason I'm the tribal chief is because they still acknowledge me.
51:52The OTC, OTC, OTC, OTC, OTC, OTC, OTC, OTC, OTC, OTC, OTC.
52:06OTC, OTC, OTC.
52:09Oh you're damn right, the OTC was a champion too.
52:14The greatest champion to ever set foot in this ring.
52:20And I will say, this man had a part in that.
52:30But he didn't have any part in me keeping that title.
52:35No, I mean, look at him, how could he, honestly, come on now.
52:39No, the Usos did, Solo did.
52:43Sami even helped out.
52:57I knew he'd love that one.
53:01But yeah, I lost that title, I did.
53:09It only took four years, but I lost it.
53:12But then you told everybody that I took my tail, and I go off, and I do whatever.
53:17But no, I went home to continue to raise the future bloodline.
53:22Which brings me to family,
53:27you see, when we talk about the bloodline, that's all it is, is family.
53:32You see, the dumbass here,
53:34he thought we were just another faction or something, or
53:39we were just some wrestling group.
53:42No, you could create those, but
53:44you couldn't create the bloodline.
53:46No, that was God's work.
53:47But all that, I ain't gonna say it again.
54:04Back up, son.
54:05But you want to know something, none of that really bothers me.
54:17You want to know what really bothers me?
54:19You want to know what really gets under my skin?
54:22What?
54:23I want to hear it.
54:25You used to be just a friend to our family.
54:28Yeah.
54:29You were just a business partner.
54:31What?
54:34I made you a part of our family.
54:37What?
54:40You were chosen family to me.
54:42I gave you responsibility.
54:44And what'd you do?
54:47You're damn right, he threw it all away.
54:49He threw it all away.
54:51You want to know what he threw it away for?
54:53He threw it away for a best friend?
54:56Someone that he hadn't even talked to in over a decade.
55:02And you betrayed me and my family for him?
55:06No, don't ever come out here.
55:10This is what the history books need to understand.
55:13Don't ever come out here and say, I ruined the bloodline.
55:16I didn't ruin the bloodline, this dumbass did.
55:21Listen to me, Roman, get this through your thick skull.
55:33Look around.
55:36We don't want you here anymore.
55:44You're yesterday's news.
55:47You're the old dog.
55:49Hell, you were relevant five years ago.
55:52That was your prime.
55:55You're just taking up a spot standing in my ring.
55:59And I'm glad, I'm glad that you didn't take his offer,
56:02because I know that Paul won't stab me in the back.
56:07You want to know why?
56:08I hold value in this place.
56:13You're worthless.
56:20I'm the big dog now.
56:25I'm the top dog now.
56:28I'm the future of WWE.
56:31I'm the man around here now.
56:42So do what you do best, Roman.
56:46Turn around and leave.
56:50Go and die.
56:59Go.
57:02ĺ°Ť.
57:03Go.
57:03Go.
57:05Go.
57:05Go.
57:07Go.
57:08Go.
57:09Go.
57:10Go.
57:11Go.
57:12Go.
57:13Go.
57:15I got to be completely honest.
57:23I didn't hear any of that trash you just said.
57:27I honestly don't think your mic was working.
57:33If you need to say it again, please use mine.
57:35Silverman punch.
57:39Breaker goes down.
57:41And now Reigns goes after Big Bronson Reed,
57:44who's trying to attack him with a briefcase.
57:46And Breaker with a spear.
57:51Brons Breaker levels Roman Reigns with a spear.
57:57And Heyman wants more damage done.
58:02Reed and Breaker double teaming Roman.
58:07Come here.
58:09No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
58:12Bronson Reed had said that tsunamis destroyed islands.
58:19And that's what he was trying to do there before family came to help Roman out.
58:25Main event, Jey Uso's in the house.
58:29Jey with a kick to Reed, one to Breaker.
58:35And Breaker now trying to turn it around, Jey Uso taking the fight to Braun.
58:43Big right hand drops Breaker.
58:52And now a double spear from Roman and Jey.
59:04All right.
59:09It should be over, okay?
59:13Standard one, it should be over.
59:15Day one, it should be.
59:21Reader Breaker left repped by Roman Reigns and his cousin, main event, Jey Uso.
59:27And not so fast, young guns.
59:36The incumbent sheriff still rules this town for now.
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