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00:00Then, now, forever, together.
00:30Let me welcome you to ESPN.
00:37Let me welcome you to Wrestle Palooza.
00:43What should fans be most excited about?
00:45You can expect spectacle.
00:46You can expect an event that's larger than life.
00:49It's going to be must-watch.
00:51It's going to be show steam.
00:53That fight will be taking place at the top of the show.
00:56Kicking off the ESPN WWE era will be John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar.
01:04I'm going Never Seen 17.
01:07Give me John Cena.
01:09Brock Lesnar destroys, and I mean destroys, John Cena tonight.
01:15The biggest show of the year has a huge fight feel to it.
01:18I think people can expect one of the dopest shows on ESPN.
01:22Jey Usof questioning the captain.
01:25There's one down special guest left, LA Knight.
01:28Franker's very bold, Usof.
01:30The Vision does it again.
01:32I don't want to set too high an expectation, but I think we all know you guys are going to do something special.
01:37Punk women throwing everything at this.
01:42Stephanie McMahon wins the championship.
01:44You and your wife, Becky Lynch, taking on CM Punk and his wife, AJ Lee.
01:48There's no way we lose this match.
01:51It's been 10 years.
01:52I am unpredictable.
01:54I don't know what I'm going to do.
01:58AJ turns into a block widow.
02:00Tap out.
02:01Tap out.
02:02How can AJ win?
02:04You have never tuned in to WWE before.
02:06This is the time to do it.
02:07It is my esteemed honor to be able to induct you in the class of 2026, WWE Hall of Fame.
02:23You're at your best when you've got hostility and animosity towards somebody.
02:30I mean, when you've got a little edge behind you, Drew McIntyre can do the best shot, and I'm going to kick you out.
02:35Maybe because ego was bruised, I beat him up a little bit.
02:37I don't care.
02:37All that matters is I've got the title match.
02:39It's on ESPN, and now Drew McIntyre can finally take his place at the top of WWE.
02:45Not close to winning the world title.
02:50Cody fired up.
02:52Forth Rhodes.
02:53Cody retains.
02:56Cody Rhodes celebrates a new era.
02:59The ESPN era.
03:00This was history tonight, guys, and it happened here in Indianapolis.
03:09As we move forward, champion versus champion, to determine the crown jewel champion in Perth.
03:15We came for the prize.
03:28We built this enterprise.
03:30We stay on the rise.
03:31Top of their lungs, I'm hearing, I'm shouting.
03:33Moving their mouths, I'm moving these mountains.
03:35Stuck in the rain, but never was drowning.
03:36Feeling the pain, but never was drowning.
03:38Now I'm covering the rain, I can hear you.
03:42I can swivel in my face, I can feel you.
03:45I can't lose, I can't lose.
03:49I'm out of the rain, I can hear you.
03:53Off the heels of the historic Wrestlepalooza Premium Live event.
03:56The action never stops in the WWE.
03:59Welcome to Main Event.
04:09The following contest is scheduled for one call.
04:12Introducing first, from Queens, New York, Selena Vega!
04:22Getting the action started here with a superstar who certainly has a lot of heart and always
04:28ready to fight for her worth.
04:30As we welcome you in, Blake Howard alongside the voice of NXT, Vic Joseph.
04:34Busy weekend here for NXT.
04:36Huge weekend.
04:37You just talked about how busy of a time it is off the heels of Wrestlepalooza.
04:40How about NXT homecoming, how about NXT no mercy, happening in just a few hours as well.
04:52And this woman was close to a speed championship opportunity.
04:56We'll see you more on that in just a moment.
05:06And for a moment, from Riverside, California, Candice LeRae!
05:13Well, now on to the poison, Pixie and Vic, as you alluded to, a busy week.
05:19And after Tuesday at NXT, might have a bit of a chip on her shoulder.
05:22Certainly would have one.
05:23And I'm glad you're bringing that up because for Candice LeRae, it has to be obvious
05:26disappointment from this past Tuesday.
05:29Coming up short against Lainey Reed, it will be Lainey Reed, Sol Ruka,
05:33for the Women's Speed Championship match.
05:36That, of course, taking place at no mercy.
05:40As the Women's Speed title has made its way to NXT.
05:44But Vic, talking about Candice LeRae, the inaugural Women's Speed champion,
05:47what tone did she set in those 189 days?
05:50Well, look, she's the first one to ever do it, right?
05:53We have two women that are in the ring right now.
05:55And I want to give a lot of credit to Zelina Vega as well.
05:58We got two women that are in the ring right now that are first-time champions.
06:01Indeed.
06:02Queen of the ring.
06:02I mean, these are two women that are trailblazers.
06:04And I believe both haven't been given the credit that they deserve.
06:10Very well could be the case.
06:11Zelina Vega talked about her being the inaugural queen of the ring,
06:13the second-ever Women's United States champion.
06:17And Vic, with Zelina Vega, she always finds a way to defy the odds.
06:20She certainly does.
06:21She always has the ability to overcome anything.
06:25But is she going to be able to overcome someone like Candice LeRae?
06:29Oh, my word.
06:30As Zelina looking to control the pace right here.
06:34As Zelina perches herself up on that second turnbuck, a little shimmy right there.
06:38But Candice LeRae doesn't want any part of it.
06:41I give a lot of credit, too, to Zelina Vega.
06:42She took all the lessons from Rey Mysterio.
06:45But Rey Mysterio might not have prepared her for the vile and viciousness of someone like Candice LeRae.
06:52As the Poison Pixie picks her spot.
06:56And a dangerous part of the ring right there.
06:58And Candice LeRae certainly finds an opening.
07:0023 years of experience.
07:03Certainly rearing its head right there.
07:07As the referee administering his count, Zelina Vega trying to get back to her feet.
07:11And because of that experience, Candice LeRae would be happy with a count-out victory.
07:15But she wants to punish her opponent.
07:18And Vic, we talked about Candice LeRae's busy week.
07:20How close was the Poison Pixie to securing that opportunity?
07:23At No Mercy.
07:24Covered.
07:25Against Sol Ruka.
07:26Only two.
07:27She was close, but she wasn't close enough because she didn't pick up the victory over Lainey Reed.
07:31And those speed matches are so unique.
07:33I mean, three-minute time limits.
07:35Good fun.
07:36So quick, as you mentioned.
07:37Five minutes, though, for that championship match coming up at No Mercy.
07:42As Candice LeRae looks to remain in control right here.
07:442-0 on main event this year.
07:47And at times, Vic, Candice LeRae, very well, that experience could be undervalued.
07:50And it can be.
07:51And the same thing goes to Zelina Vega.
07:53It's not like Zelina Vega is brand new.
07:54It's not like she just joined the industry and joined the Daphne Nui.
07:57She has a long, long history in this business.
08:01There's championships wherever she's gone as well.
08:03Here we go, LeRae into the cover.
08:04Hooks that outside leg right on the cusp.
08:06As Zelina able to power out right there.
08:09Vic, we have been talking some championships up next.
08:11The top two dogs on Raw and SmackDown, respectively, go face-to-face with the World Heavyweight Champion,
08:16Seth Freakin' Rollins, and the undisputed WWE Champion, the American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes.
08:24But right now, looking for a Boston Crab, is Candice LeRae.
08:28As Candice, looking to turn that corner right here.
08:31Oh, sitting down deep.
08:33Looks like the half-crab variety right in the center of the ring.
08:36Zelina Vega, nowhere to go.
08:38I don't know if Vega's gonna tap her out.
08:39There's not a bone in her body that will quit, but this goes back to that experience fact
08:43we talked about with Candice LeRae.
08:44She knew she couldn't hook both legs, so she just went, fell down for one, applied more pressure,
08:48but Vega able to create a little bit of separation.
08:51Indeed, she does as Zelina trying to come right back.
08:53Candice goes for the Enziguri.
08:54Nobody home.
08:56Candice LeRae been a part of three premium live events already in 2025.
09:00Looking to continue that pace right here, charging into the corner.
09:02And Zelina, able to move out of the way.
09:05This would be a massive victory for Zelina Vega to get some momentum back on her side of things.
09:11Only her third appearance ever on main event in her career.
09:14Looking for her first win.
09:16And Zelina, starting to roll right here, Vic.
09:18Feeling the love, feeling the energy from the WWE Universe, Meteora.
09:24A little bit of a twist.
09:25Indeed.
09:27As Zelina now, going to high-risk territory once again, we speculate whether Julia is still in her sights,
09:32or maybe her focus has shifted a bit.
09:34Oh!
09:35And the Meteora from the top!
09:37Into the cover!
09:39Oh!
09:39And Candice hangs on.
09:41Near fall, and you bring up championship every match on main event that we go through every single week.
09:47The general managers, whether it's Ava in NXT, whether it's Adam Pearce on Monday Night Raw,
09:52Nick Aldis on SmackDown, they're always watching.
09:55Oh!
09:55Going for that code red, perhaps.
09:57Homework done by Candice LeRae!
09:59Experience factor paying off once again.
10:02As Zelina eats the feet, Candice looking to capitalize right here.
10:05Could be going for La Cabrana!
10:06Oh!
10:07And again, well scouted here by Zelina.
10:10Into position.
10:11Code red!
10:13And Zelina perseveres!
10:18Here is your winner, Zelina Vega!
10:26You can see the emotion pouring out right there from our victor.
10:29As Zelina Vega takes out Candice LeRae.
10:32Victorsman was back and forth all throughout.
10:34Let's see.
10:35Going for Locke, brought it for Candice LeRae.
10:37Nobody home, and right into the code red!
10:40And that's enough for Zelina Vega, who's certainly looking to turn the corner for more championship aspirations.
10:45State mint victory here tonight for Zelina.
10:48As Zelina puts a button on this one with her first ever win on main event.
10:55Zelina Vega with an impressive win to get things started here on main event.
10:58And there's more high-octane action coming your way when the Electric Dragon League takes flight against the stamina monster Akira Tozawa tonight.
11:07Plus, WWE's most destructive faction is in the house.
11:11Find out what the Visions leader Seth Freakin' Rollins has in store for the American Nightmare Cody Rhodes
11:16when the World Heavyweight Champion comes face-to-face with the undisputed WWE Champion, next on Main Event.
11:23This October, John Cena lands in Perth for a full-scale WWE TakeOver.
11:34It all starts with SmackDown, ends with Raw, and in the center of it all, Cena takes the spotlight for one of WWE's most massive nights.
11:44WWE Crown Jewel in Perth, all at RSC Arena.
11:49WWE TakeOver, Perth, this October.
11:53Combo tickets on sale now.
11:58Welcome back to Main Event.
12:00We are here in Evansville, Indiana, along the banks of the Ohio River.
12:04The third largest city in the Hoosier State, and the proud home of the Ford Center.
12:08Inside the arena, the atmosphere was electric, and the crowd was rocking, as the undisputed WWE Champion,
12:17the American Nightmare Cody Rhodes, made his way to the ring to confront his contemporary.
12:21The World Heavyweight Champion, Seth Freakin' Rollins, ahead of their upcoming title bout, at WWE Crown Jewel.
12:28You changed my life.
12:34I came back at WrestleMania, and maybe you did it indirectly, but you had the courage to stand across from an opponent you didn't know.
12:44You changed my life at Hell in a Cell, because without that low, without that injury, I would not know what I was capable of doing.
12:52And you changed my life again, and not just my life.
12:55You changed my career at WrestleMania 40, when you were my shield.
13:00You changed my career, when you helped validate the Rhodes' name, and finally get the WWE Championship in my family.
13:09Again, it shouldn't be complicated.
13:17I just had your lovely wife on the podcast just the other day.
13:20Hey, I know it's sports entertainment, and it's Wrestling 101 for me to stand out here and run you.
13:30You down before Crown Jewel to exchange these barbs, but a better question, Seth, is what do you think of you, right?
13:40Because Seth Rollins, on any given night, is not just one of the best, could be the absolute best.
13:50But that Seth Rollins that I am talking about is not hiding behind these three goons right here.
14:00So I'm not gonna sling mud with you here, I'm just gonna go ahead and say it like it is.
14:13So question for you, we know we have our match, we know you're champion,
14:18I'm champion, and another ring is on the line, what can I do for you right now, Seth?
14:24You wanna talk about that ring?
14:31Before we talk about that ring, we need to talk about this watch.
14:37That's right, this is the watch that you gave me at WrestleMania 40.
14:50Cody, I haven't worn it a single time since then until tonight.
15:03And I need to know, Cody, was this real?
15:11Was this a real gift, or was this a token gesture?
15:15Because you are fantastic at saying all the right things about me.
15:23Glowing praise you heap on me when it suits you.
15:29Because in your next breath,
15:35you undermine every single thing that I stand for.
15:41You stand here in this ring, you go on interviews, and
15:45you say with a straight face that you are the right person
15:51to lead this industry into the future.
15:56You say that you're the quarterback,
16:02you're QB1, and there's nobody better suited for that job.
16:07So if you really believe that, Cody, if you believe that in your core,
16:11then what does that say about me?
16:14The way I see it, there's only two possibilities, Cody.
16:22Either you don't think I'm good enough, or
16:26you just don't think I'm as good as you.
16:28Those aren't goons, understand that?
16:37I'm sure.
16:38The vision isn't just a group of people.
16:43The vision is an idea about what the future of this industry looks like.
16:48Listen to me.
16:50It's what the future of this industry looks like, and it runs through me.
16:55Cody, I, I, I am the tip of that spear, not you.
17:00So you can be the quarterback, Cody, but
17:11you will be my quarterback.
17:15And if you don't agree with that, it doesn't matter.
17:28Because in three weeks, crown jewel, the truth will come out.
17:35By any means necessary, you will find out.
17:40I am the creator, I am the prime mover, Cody.
17:46This is not a two man show.
17:49I'm the alpha.
17:53You're the alpha.
18:01A lot of questions here for me.
18:06I've just got two questions for you.
18:09In the three matches that we've had, they have all been one on one.
18:15At crown jewel, will that be the case?
18:18And more importantly, in the three matches that we've had, Seth Rollins,
18:25how many of those have you won?
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19:22Oh, and Seth waving them to clear the path.
19:26Come on, come on, Cody.
19:29That's it on the alpha wave.
19:36Cody reminded him, hey, we've danced this dance three times, my friend.
19:41Put that record right out there.
19:43After everything that's gone down between these two rival superstars,
19:50the WWE Universe can expect nothing less than an all-out war.
19:54When the American Nightmare collides with Seth Freakin' Rollins for
19:57the Men's Crown Jewel Championship on Saturday, October 11th in Perth,
20:01Western Australia.
20:03But it turns out, Cody isn't the only one looking to get a piece of the vision.
20:07Yo, what's up, man?
20:13You all right?
20:16Hey, listen, what happened at Russell Palooza?
20:19Me and you losing to them fools?
20:21Trash.
20:22Trash, dog.
20:23I know we can beat the Bronies.
20:25Matter of fact, I went to go talk to Adam Pearce to get a rematch.
20:29And guess what he told me?
20:31You made your own match.
20:32You versus LA Knight tonight.
20:35I did it.
20:39And you honestly think that's a good idea?
20:42I mean, come on, man.
20:44You over here busted up, hurting, whatever y'all got going on.
20:49Y'all got a squash that-
20:50Look, I said I did.
20:53I ain't even had the time to wipe the blood off my air forces.
20:58Want to know what I think?
21:00I think me and you would have won at Wrestle Palooza if LA Knight won no referee.
21:06Hey, want to know what else I think?
21:09What else?
21:10I think the vision would have took care of LA Knight last week if you ain't never tag with them,
21:15Moose.
21:16What?
21:16You trying to flip this on me now, Moose?
21:18Huh?
21:19What, you trying to blame me?
21:20No, no, all right, look, all I'm saying is we got a lot to handle.
21:31We're gonna handle all that soon as I'll body LA Knight.
21:37Man, yeah.
21:47Jey Uso certainly hasn't forgotten what happened at Wrestle Palooza.
21:50And coming up, Main Event Jey looks to settle the score when he goes one-on-one with the
21:54megastar LA Knight.
21:56Don't go anywhere.
21:57That epic showdown is next on Main Event.
22:20Hold on tight because a storm is brewing when Monday Night Raw comes to Raleigh, North Carolina next week.
22:43The Usos will go head-to-head with the badass Braun Breaker and big Bronson Reed in a Tornado tag team match.
22:50More men, no tags, all chaos next Monday on Raw.
22:55And speaking of total destruction, after weeks of not seeing eye-to-eye and often going blow-for-blow,
23:00Main Event Jey Uso is looking to settle the score with LA Knight once and for all when they faced off last Monday on Raw.
23:07Yeah, and Yi, back and forth, toeing the line, center of the ring.
23:17Yeah!
23:17Yeah!
23:18Yeah!
23:19Yeah!
23:20Yeah!
23:21Parries the punch, delivers right hands on his own.
23:24Yeah!
23:25Yeah!
23:26Yeah!
23:27Yeah!
23:28Yeah!
23:29Yeah!
23:30Yeah!
23:31Yeah!
23:32Yeah!
23:33Yeah!
23:34I'm tapping into the roar of this crowd.
23:37Look at LA Knight into the cover to put Jay away.
23:43Oh, man!
23:44Burning Hammer connected with Jey Uso and Jey Uso just about enough to kick out.
23:50This is a move rarely seen from LA Knight that I executed spot on there.
23:55He with Jey Uso right on the top of his head.
23:59two times he's attempted to bft couldn't connect for that burning hammer has done damage here
24:07he's looking for it again oh there's a roll up by uso handful of tights too trying everything
24:12he can to put away the megastar but it's not working oh but this time hanging on to the top
24:19rope and able to deny the jumping neck breaker great reflexes there from jay uso had the move
24:25well scouted all out up to the floor man these guys have not slowed down since the word go and
24:33these are two big athletes and it mirrors the intensity and it mirrors the emotions of
24:39everything they have had for each other in recent weeks superkick by uso straight into the cover off
24:46of that and it's not going to be enough somebody has to run out of gas soon the way these two have
24:52been going 100 miles an hour from the second the bell rang both tanks have to be running dry now
25:03neither man able to even stand at present completely spent motivated by hatred for their opponent
25:13you see la knight trying to get to his feet jay came charging in was denied
25:17and again la nice he delivers that ddt and he finds the energy off of that offensive weaponry if
25:28you're a betting man all your money is on
25:33his signature jump up elbow the leaping elbow from la knight he's feeling it waves
25:40shrugged it all off turned himself back into that perpetual motion machine oh the vision is here
25:48the vision is here to be dealt with the vision who hate both men in this matchup there were numerous
25:55issues over the past few weeks and la knight just beating them both to the punch keep your eyes open
26:00la knight spear he was fighting off brawn breaker and bronson reed turns around eats the spear and now
26:11uso splash
26:16shoulders down jay capitalizes on it
26:19well that was one hell of a battle joe test but inadvertently assisting jay uso with that victory
26:35with a vision who completely distracted la knight and la knight paid the price there
26:41jay uso has nothing to do with la knight from here on you're on your own now pal
26:49breaker and big bronson reed game on the attack la knight fought them off
26:58hey come help me everybody kill him help me help me
27:09jimmy's saying we got to do something about this and jay walks off with jay's made it quite clear
27:13he wants nothing to do with la knight or anyone who's not sure but jimmy uso clearly still
27:19has a heart and is out here to try and protect his fallen friend la knight jimmy comes in with the chair
27:27no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no
27:57He's been adamant they've got to have each other's backs and nobody else's.
28:03The badass as the Oracle pulls him down.
28:08It took a while to tame Ron Breaker.
28:12Trying the vision of course, in a rematch with the Usos.
28:16Next week, a rematch from their match at Wrestle Palooza.
28:20This is just a star.
28:22Hey, Mamacita, congratulations.
28:26But like I said, I'm still coming for that championship.
28:37Mamie, I'm ready.
28:38Good.
28:39Hey, this is the champion!
28:46You don't deserve to be a champion.
28:49Actually, she does and she's gonna be an amazing champion.
28:53Anytime you want to fight, I will prove to you why I am the champion.
29:03Hey, come on, come on, come on!
29:06This is my champion!
29:08Do you want to ask her?
29:10Out of respect for Io, I've been trying my best to say out of your way.
29:13But I'm so sick and tired of your attitude.
29:18I'm sick of you, Ria.
29:21And you better stay away from Io.
29:24Or I will show you why you are not ready for Asuka.
29:30No, I'm not ready.
29:32See, the funny thing is I am ready, Asuka.
29:35So why don't we settle this in the ring, tonight?
29:40Yeah, I am.
29:47Ria, I'm sorry.
29:49I am.
29:50Two of the most dangerous women in WWE collide when the eradicator Ria Ripley goes one-on-one with the empress of tomorrow, Asuka,
29:52in a highly-anticipated showdown tonight on Main Event.
30:08But first, it's a clash of styles you don't want to miss.
30:11The future of Lucha Libre Dragon League takes on the fearless striker who never backs down from a fight, Akira Tozawa.
30:18That is next on Main Event.
30:25This November, the Padres' home field gets a whole new lineup.
30:29When WWE-
30:31An absolutely incredible scene.
30:34It's Petco Park.
30:36A slugfest for the ages.
30:39Oh, my goodness.
30:42The epic performance that no one will ever forget.
30:48WWE Survivor Series San Diego.
30:50Tickets on sale now.
30:52Welcome back to Main Event.
30:56Last weekend was the beginning of a new era in sports entertainment.
31:01As Indianapolis played host to Wrestlepalooza.
31:04The first ever WWE Premium Live event on ESPN.
31:08It was an historic event that was full of surprising moments.
31:11But one moment in particular stood above them all.
31:15Is it party?
31:23Steph, is that seat open?
31:25We have known each other for quite a long time.
31:30Are you ready?
31:32It is my esteemed honor to be able to induct you as the first member in the class of 2026, WWE Hall of Fame.
31:54Everything that she has done for all of us here in WWE over the years.
32:02The leadership she's provided.
32:04Getting in the ring, putting her body on the line.
32:06Such a powerful role model for young women around the world.
32:09So well deserved.
32:10I'm so happy and proud of her.
32:12Always there for everybody.
32:14Stephanie McMahon deservedly being inducted into the Hall of Fame.
32:18Ladies and gentlemen, give it up for Stephanie McMahon!
32:34All ready for some Lucha Libre action.
32:48The following content is set for one fall.
33:10Introducing first from Sala Jalisco Mexico.
33:14We need a 165-time representing LWO Dragon League!
33:23Well the future of Lucha Libre is back in action and Vicky's repping the LWO and Mexico in this international clash.
33:30He certainly is.
33:31He was so close to becoming the AAA Latin American Champion at Worlds Collide in Las Vegas just a few weeks ago.
33:40So you gotta wonder what his mindset is.
33:43And when it comes to that championship,
33:45there's a lot of back and forth between the current champion and the North American Champion, Ethan Page on NXT.
33:55As Crown Jewel is presented by Riyadh Season.
33:57The ultimate entertainment festival with live shows, sports, food, fashion, and theme parks, October through March.
34:03Perfect for all agents.
34:05Can't wait to see who will be the Crown Jewel champions after what goes down in first.
34:13How do you even put odds on that?
34:16I will not talk about betting with you on a show that is being recorded.
34:20Were you trying to get me in trouble?
34:21Never.
34:22No.
34:23Well who would you bet on?
34:24Who you betting on in this match?
34:26This one's too tough to call.
34:27This one's too tough to call.
34:28This one's too tough to call.
34:29This one's too tough to call.
34:33Oh, thank you so much for that.
34:36Hey, here's one.
34:38I'm gonna get it on.
34:40Okay.
34:41You're not gonna...
34:42This is the one's too short.
34:43No.
34:44You can't take it on.
34:45No.
34:46Lights out.
34:47We're gonna get it on.
34:48Now let's see.
34:49You're talking.
34:50We're gonna get it on top three.
34:5256 pounds, representing Alpha Academy, Akira Tozawa!
35:00As the workforce of Main Event returns, a standout from Japan.
35:04He's ready for a fast-paced aerial battle.
35:07Big, fasten your seatbelt. Hold on tight. Are you ready for this one?
35:09We were talking about WWE speed.
35:12We're not under these speed rules in this matchup,
35:14but these two are going to be ultra quick.
35:16We're not going to be able to blink.
35:18I'm going to lose my breath just watching these two,
35:21and what will be a high-octane matchup here on Main Event.
35:25Indeed it will as Tozawa back in action here for the 15th match of the year on Main Event.
35:31How does Tozawa continue to handle whatever comes his way?
35:33I want to say a nice show of sportsmanship right there by Dragon Lee to Maxine and Otis.
35:40I see a handshake right there, right off the bell.
35:42Again, a lot of mutual respect between these two superstars,
35:44but the bell rings. Something has to give.
35:46Something does. I think this is going to be a good test for both these athletes in this matchup.
35:51I feel for Dragon Lee. He's got a little momentum behind him,
35:54but for Tozawa, this obviously could be a victory that could start to catapult him,
35:58and maybe even Otis in the championship contention.
36:02We start talking about the tag team title.
36:04We start talking about any other championship as well.
36:06This is, to me, a very big matchup for someone like Akira Tozawa.
36:10Alpha Academy could be looking right toward the judgment day for the tag team championship.
36:14As Tozawa trying to snap off the headscissors, Dragon Lee lands right on his feet.
36:19Look at this fast-paced affair.
36:22As Tozawa goes with the spinning headscissors once again, Dragon goes down.
36:26A little bit of a chess match early on between these two, and we have a stalemate.
36:32Indeed we do. We talked about some of Dragon's recent action the last time we saw Dragon on Raw.
36:37Did you notice that time there was no more handshakes?
36:39Dragon Lee realizes he's in for a fight.
36:41Dragon Lee realizes that this isn't going to be all fun and games in the spirit of competition.
36:46Tozawa's here to win it.
36:48Dragon's a veteran. He's certainly going to pick his spots
36:50as Tozawa with the dropkick sends Dragon to the outside.
36:54Now Tozawa's starting to feel it here.
36:58Open up the floodgates!
37:00Topesu has seen it to the outside.
37:02Tozawa's starting to roll right here.
37:04Looking for a big win on main event.
37:06Can Dragon get back in this one.
37:08AT's an animal, baby!
37:10Alpha B!
37:11Don't pull theودha!
37:17You know what?
37:18What?
37:19What?
37:27Amazon
37:39Anyone who's king?
37:40Back here on main event, Akira Tozawa, Dragon League going one on one.
37:49Tozawa in control right now, Vic.
37:51I gotta bring this up from what we talked about in the break, and
37:53you're right, he is in control.
37:54But the return of Otis really has lit a new fire underneath Tozawa.
37:59He right now is going for it, he's not hesitating.
38:02He's putting his foot on the gas pedal and applying the pressure.
38:05Alpha Academy at full strength, and
38:06you're certainly seeing that inside the ring.
38:09To the throat.
38:10But Dragon with a big strike, now turns Tozawa inside out.
38:15Those were two big strikes right to the throat of Tozawa.
38:19Nick, we were talking about the last time we saw Dragon League on Monday Night Raw against
38:22maybe Trace Americana.
38:25I'm done talking to you about El Grande, you just can't get over it.
38:29You told me it was Chad Gable, now you're telling me, what do you want?
38:32Well, there's clearly more than one.
38:34I'm not denying that there's more than one.
38:35You have a weird infatuation with this.
38:38Can you just let it go?
38:40As Dragon in control right now, getting the WWE Universe behind him right here.
38:44Dragon from one corner to the other.
38:47Pulls Tozawa out, pulls that outside leg, will that do it?
38:53As Tozawa able to hang on.
38:55One thing about Tozawa that I've learned through the years is the amount of resiliency,
39:00tenacity that this man has, and we're seeing it on display right here, right now.
39:08I know we were also speaking about that incredible fatal four-way matchup at Worlds Collide.
39:14Dragon Lee also a former Triple-A Tag Team Champion.
39:17How important would a Triple-A singles title be to Dragon?
39:20I think it'd be huge, but I also think he's looking at the WWE, and he's thinking, man,
39:25I'd love to be the Intercontinental Champion.
39:27I'd love to take on Dirty, Dominic Mysterio, or whomever would be the Intercontinental Champion at the time.
39:33I'd love to win the Royal Rumble.
39:34I'd love to be on WrestleMania, which is coming along Vegas.
39:37Oh!
39:38Of course, a former North American Champion, but a nice counterweight there by Tozawa!
39:43Goes for the Shining Wizard, don't know if he got all of it, but Tozawa Mania running wild here on Main Event.
39:48Maxine likes what she sees.
39:50Vic, we talked about the Alpha Academy being at full strength, is that what Tozawa needs?
39:54It absolutely is, big missile dropkick.
39:56Into the cover, will this do it for Tozawa!
39:59And the Stamina Monster thought that was it.
40:03You see it in his eyes, he certainly thought he may have a victory.
40:08Take another look, I mean, you talk about pinpoint precision.
40:12That was Tozawa, high-impact offense, as Tozawa looking for a suplex, belly-to-back style, countered.
40:18Looking to put Dragon in position, and Dragon with a big connection right under the jaw of Akira Tozawa.
40:24Now Dragon going right back to it, and Tozawa, going for it all, slips underneath, but catches a knee.
40:31Got caught.
40:33And Dragon, trying to build some steam!
40:35Oh my!
40:36Right into position!
40:37And Dragon, into the powerbomb!
40:40And Dragon out!
40:41Style wasn't enough, Tozawa.
40:44And I mean, that was close.
40:46We have seen Dragon win several matchups that way before.
40:50Look at this, counter here by Dragon.
40:52Dropped Tozawa right in the center of the ring.
40:54Look how close this is, Blake.
40:55I mean, that was close.
40:58You can slide a piece of paper under the referee's hand there.
41:01Very, very tight.
41:02Now Dragon trying to keep his foot on the gas.
41:05You can hear the approval of the WWE Universe.
41:12That elbow pad goes flying.
41:14Dragon ready to make a big connection.
41:16Come on, let's go!
41:18The leader of the LWO, Rey Mysterio, dub Dragon, the future of Lucha Libre.
41:22Got caught though.
41:23Tozawa, with a big counter!
41:25Whoa!
41:26And feels that back elbow without that pad.
41:28Dragon Lee just de-cleated Tozawa.
41:31And Dragon, right back to it!
41:33Got him!
41:34Dragon Driver!
41:35One, two, three, four!
41:37Here is your winner, Dragon Lee!
41:42And what was so impressive about that victory is Dragon Lee out of nowhere hit what you call the Dragon Driver to drop Tozawa in the center of the ring.
41:58And again, great show of sportsmanship among all four of these superstars.
42:03We see it come full circle right here.
42:05We saw a bit of a hiccup during the matchup.
42:07But Dragon Lee paying his respects to the stamina monster here.
42:11Back and forth.
42:12This one was incredible.
42:13It absolutely was.
42:14Right there was a big super kick from Tozawa who was just starting to build some momentum.
42:18That ordo, bam!
42:20Was slammed shut by Dragon Lee who then saw an opening.
42:23And this is what I was talking about.
42:25So impressive.
42:26Out of nowhere hitting that Dragon Driver.
42:29It was counter after counter, back and forth.
42:31Lived up to the hype.
42:33This fast-paced excitement.
42:34Right now.
42:35Let's head back to Raw where the tension between Rhea Ripley and Asuka has finally reached its boiling point.
42:41And just as Mami was preparing for battle against her long-time rival.
42:45A familiar face trying to play peacemaker.
42:50Rhea.
42:53Rhea.
42:54Are we even allowed to be around each other?
42:57Rhea.
42:58This is important.
43:00Look, okay, I'm really sorry about Wrestle Palooza.
43:05Rhea, I need you to call off the match.
43:09Io, I'm sick of Oscar being disrespectful.
43:13Look, I'm really sorry about the match.
43:15It has to happen.
43:17Look, think of it this way.
43:19Maybe Oscar and I, we can beat the respect into each other.
43:22Kind of like what we did.
43:23Fine.
43:25Io, just please be careful around Oscar.
43:35Wait, what do you mean?
43:38Oscar is family.
43:40And that's why it hurts even more when you can't trust your own family.
43:46Io, please, believe me, I know all about it.
43:49Dan, you know I wouldn't be here without Oscar.
43:53I can trust her.
43:55Can I trust you?
43:56Coming up, it's a clash between two of WWE's most dominant athletes.
44:04The Empress of Tomorrow, Asuka, looks to use her striking and submission skills
44:08to take down the eradicator Rhea Ripley, whose power and presence have made her nearly unstoppable.
44:14It's Asuka versus Ripley, and it's next.
44:18WrestleMania 41 was the most successful WrestleMania in history.
44:30We shattered every record from attendance to viewership.
44:34So we're running it back to the sports and entertainment capital of the world.
44:39I had a dream, I had a vision, I had to work for this and you did it.
44:48It's time to double down, Las Vegas.
44:51WrestleMania returns in 2026.
44:54Are you ready?
44:56Yeah, you can't stop this.
45:00Yeah, you can't stop this.
45:04Now get me off of this thing.
45:07Welcome back to Main Event.
45:10You are looking at Raleigh, North Carolina, home of the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes,
45:15and next week the home of Monday Night Raw.
45:20The Intercontinental Championship will be up for grabs when WWE rolls into Raleigh.
45:24Rusev has etched a path of destruction since his return to WWE,
45:28and now the Bulgarian Brute has his sights set on the Intercontinental title.
45:32And with dissension in the Judgment Day's clubhouse, that could mean trouble for Dominic Mysterio.
45:37Can Dirty Dom find a way to stop Rusev from taking his gold?
45:41Or will a new champion be crowned next week on Raw?
45:45From one Judgment Day problem to another.
45:48The role model, Bayley, looks to prove she's still at the top of her game,
45:51but standing across the ring will be the powerhouse, Raquel Rodriguez,
45:55who is determined to avenge her friend Roxanne Perez's loss to Bayley.
45:59And it all goes down next Monday on Raw.
46:07The roots of Lucha Libre run far and wide.
46:12And while there are many influential families,
46:16none paved the way more for its global popularity,
46:21like Los Americanos.
46:27With these triumphant returns,
46:31the trio are poised for a reign of supremacy
46:35unlike the world has ever witnessed.
46:38Many believed they were gone forever.
46:42Relics of old, like Guadalupe Caracara.
46:46But they have been restored.
46:51Rejuvenated.
46:53Stronger than ever.
46:55Cunning.
46:57Unyielding.
46:59Enigmatic.
47:02Nature itself is healing
47:05as the dynasty of El Grande Americano grows in power
47:09and takes its rightful place on the throne of WWE.
47:15Long live Lucha Libre.
47:18Long live the dominion of El Grande Americano.
47:32Adam.
47:33Hey, Jake.
47:34These Americanos are starting to piss me off.
47:36And you know how petty I am.
47:38I will go to great lengths to hurt somebody.
47:41I know you will.
47:42In reality, this is a disgrace for me and for all the luchadores in this business.
47:50Okay.
47:51That's right.
47:52Every time we go to the ring, there's another freaking Americano down there.
47:54I know.
47:55How many are there?
47:56You know what, Pierce?
47:57We want those in the ring next week.
48:02Which two?
48:03Which two?
48:04You sign them, you pick them.
48:05Whichever.
48:06I'll tell you what, I'll talk to the Americanos, but consider the tag match official.
48:10Awesome.
48:11Yeah, yeah.
48:12Got it, baby.
48:13Uh-oh.
48:14Maybe we don't sign any more Americanos.
48:17At least for a week or two.
48:20Right.
48:21Well, we look forward to that match next week.
48:27Right now, we head back to the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana.
48:31Where after engaging in a war of words earlier in the night, the time for talking was over.
48:35As Rhea Ripley faced off against her long-time rival, Asuka.
48:42Two titans of this women's division giving everything they have here on RAW.
48:49Completely passes that crowd.
48:51Totally in favor of Rhea Ripley.
48:54But right now, that is not helping at all.
48:57As Asuka holds her head in place and delivers right kick after right kick.
49:02And comes back for more, but Rhea catches it.
49:05Rhea takes six kicks to the jaw and come back with this.
49:08And that spinning elbow.
49:10And again, and the spinning kick.
49:11And now the striking attack of Asuka.
49:14Taking up the pace at the right moment with that.
49:17Oh!
49:18Terrible landing there for Asuka.
49:21Rhea Ripley is down and out on the floor after absorbing so much punishment.
49:28Asuka clearly sent a carry saying take a shot behind the reference back.
49:31She did not do it.
49:32She wouldn't follow orders earlier either.
49:35Kauri saying suddenly seems petrified of violence.
49:40We're in the wrong industry if that's you.
49:43She's coming our way.
49:45Slamming her head in the front of this reinforced announce desk.
49:52Bellowing at her.
49:57Help me out here, will you please?
49:58I'm assuming that's what Asuka was saying.
49:59That is the order.
50:00And running elbow from Asuka.
50:02Oh, Rhea followed her!
50:03She went straight back.
50:04And a big right forearm came with it.
50:07elbow from Oscar she went straight back and a big right forearm came with it
50:17and now we're looking to find something but instead it's Oscar locking her up
50:22again going back to the ankle and knee attacking it a little earlier this
50:27evening straight back at it trying to hyper extend that knee snap it back the
50:33wrong way now transitioning into an ankle lock she put this on earlier today she
50:39hadn't worked on that knee much earlier in the match and now that ankle block is set
50:44in right here Rhea Ripley screaming in agony certainly heard it there and the
50:53end could be nigh for Rhea Ripley this is turned into all Oscar now the Empress of
51:01Tomorrow lining her up oh my oh my Rhea just when she needed it most Wade oh this is such incredible
51:11action take a look at this first of all Ripley beating Oscar to the punch then the ankle on the flag
51:17turned into a German suplex and when it looked like Ripley was toast never racked Mami off with one good leg
51:25a pinpoint drop kick to a flying Empress of Tomorrow
51:29that drop kick by Rhea Ripley you see the orders being given out by Oscar again
51:35I don't think Kairi Sale is capable of executing these orders that's the issue we've had thus far in the match
51:42Kairi's thinking about it here though isn't she
51:45she's climbing up onto the apron right next to Rhea
51:49just do it Kairi
51:52oh Rhea catches it
51:55look a bit too low
51:57oh the Empress impact backfires
52:00roll up by Rhea
52:01Rhea wins it
52:04Rhea wins it
52:05here is your winner
52:09Rhea Ripley
52:12well a kabuki collision there
52:15oh the mist
52:16points of mist in the eyes
52:17the mist is in the eyes Wade
52:19Rhea gets misted
52:22well sometimes when you win really you lose
52:27and losing her eyesight is Rhea Ripley
52:33now Oscar is pointing to Kairi and saying now do it
52:39as Rhea has been blinded here
52:42and Kairi is on the attack
52:46and now they both are just beating down on a helpless misted Rhea Ripley
52:54heo Skye
53:00your
53:02longtime friend of the kabuki warriors to the habit
53:05tensions
53:07pleading with Oscar
53:11not to hear us
53:12heo Skye
53:13heo Skye
53:14eo Skye
53:15heo Skye
53:16heo Skye
53:17heo Skye
53:17heo Skye
53:17heo Skye
53:18heo Skye
53:19heo Skye
53:20It looks like potentially a resolution is met.
53:32Somebody give me water.
53:33Hugging it out, in the middle of the ring.
53:36And finally, Simone was able to talk some sense into Asuka,
53:40and indeed Kairi Sane.
53:42The damage clearly done already.
53:44A spinning strike as Asuka turns on Io.
53:49No.
54:01No, she's ordering Kairi as well.
54:04To attack, and she is.
54:08Kairi is attacking Io Sky.
54:11Asuka has been at loggerheads with Io Sky for weeks now.
54:15Came to a boil after that loss at Russell Palooza.
54:18Oh, this is horrible to see.
54:23The respect and the trust is long gone.
54:26As Rhea Ripley is blinded from the mist in the eye.
54:30Oh, and now Kairi is another liner up.
54:34Rhea's trying to get back to her feet.
54:35She can't see.
54:36Rhea can't see a thing.
54:37She can't see a thing.
54:38Empress Impact as Rhea can't see.
54:41And Io's being beaten down.
54:43Oh, as vicious as you like.
54:44The Kabuki Warriors taking whatever they want tonight.
54:48Oh, and Io is just so compromised being held up here.
54:52As Kairi is just delivering on these brutal orders.
54:58An insane elbow right across the upper body of Io.
55:05Rip the bandaid off.
55:07Asuka got her wish.
55:11Can you believe this?
55:15In this scene we're witnessing.
55:18No!
55:20No!
55:22Let's go!
55:24No!
55:25No!
55:26No!
55:27No!
55:28No!
55:29No!
55:30No!
55:31No!
55:32No!
55:33No!
55:34No!
55:35No!
55:36No!
55:37No!
55:38No!
55:39No!
55:40No!
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55:42No!
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