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00:00Then, now, forever, together.
00:30Welcome to Tampa, where tonight's championship dreams,
00:36score to settle rivalries, and the retro feel of 80s nostalgia meets
00:41modern day momentum, Saturday Night's Main Event.
00:47Cena, Truth, the Saturday Night's Main Event.
00:54Cena went low.
00:58Wouldn't it be something if I take this championship home with me?
01:08That championship is around the waist of a YouTuber.
01:14That would almost ruin wrestling.
01:19Logan Paul, big right hand.
01:23J kicks it too.
01:26J from up top, broad splash connecting.
01:29See now, pulled the official out of the ring, and now he's assaulting Jey Uso.
01:35Cody Rhodes is back for the first time since WrestleMania.
01:45Moose over Cain.
01:51You got yourself a partner in Logan Paul.
01:54I got myself a brother in the world, heavyweight champion.
01:58We'll see you at Money in the Bank.
02:02In a matchup tonight that is extremely personal.
02:10This is going to be an all-out war.
02:16Tag made.
02:21Here's Punk.
02:25Punk makes Rollins out.
02:27The exploder into the corner by Sammy.
02:30Looking for the hallouba kick.
02:33Heyman grabs Zayn.
02:37Oh my God.
02:38Oh my God.
02:39Oh my God.
02:40Big.
02:41Bronson.
02:42Reed.
02:43And a win for Rollins and company.
02:48Seth Rollins had another play all along.
03:04Punk trying to get to Heyman.
03:07Suffering another assault by Reed.
03:12This dangerous coalition may have just become unstoppable.
03:34We came for the prize.
03:35We built this enterprise.
03:36We stay on the rise.
03:37We stay on the rise.
03:38On top of they lungs I'm in.
03:39I'm shouting.
03:40Moving they mouths.
03:41I'm moving these mountains.
03:42Stuck in the rain.
03:43But never was drowning.
03:44Feeling the pain.
03:45But never was dying.
03:46I can hear you.
03:49Ice fire in my face.
03:51I can feel you.
03:53I can't lose.
03:54I can't lose.
03:56I can't lose.
03:57I'm in the rain.
03:58I can hear you.
03:59As we officially complete the near week long Tampa Takeover.
04:06Next Saturday it's all about opportunity and money in the bank.
04:09Welcome to main event.
04:14The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
04:18Introducing first of the company by Maxine Dupree.
04:24From Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
04:28Natalia.
04:32As we're getting the action started here tonight.
04:34Right in the backyard of the low key legend alongside her understudy Maxine Dupree.
04:39And after failing to qualify for a money in the bank opportunity a week ago.
04:43The desire for victory as high as ever for the future Hall of Fame.
04:48I don't think it's low key legend.
04:50She is a legend.
04:51You're talking about Natalia right?
04:52Indeed.
04:53I know what she likes to talk about on social media but we gotta call it how we see it.
04:57She is a legend.
04:58She is the boat.
04:59She is Natalia.
05:00She is legacy.
05:01She is everything bundled in to one.
05:03Indeed as she's greeting the great fans of Tampa here ringside.
05:08Maybe even get a little greeting here from the Italian of our own as we welcome in ringside here Blake Howard.
05:13Alongside the voice of NXT Vic Joseph Vic.
05:15Massive week for NXT.
05:17See Booker 2 would be upset that you got the glasses.
05:20I got the glasses.
05:21You didn't get the glasses.
05:22Calm down.
05:23Oh yeah see Maxine is trying to give you tips.
05:25He needs all the help that he can get but yeah it was a massive week for NXT.
05:29Can you think about this?
05:30An NXT WWE Superstar is TNA World Champion.
05:35That being Trick Williams absolute monumental night it was this past Sunday at Battleground.
05:42Can't believe you got the glasses.
05:44I know you've been looking for them for months now.
05:47And all you do is take them off and throw them to the side.
05:49That's what you do.
05:50That's how you treat Natalia's glasses she gifted to you.
05:53It's probably Prada.
05:54Certainly didn't throw them to the side.
05:56Glasses are probably worth more than what your car is.
05:59That's certainly debatable.
06:02Natalia of course not a low key legend but very much a future Hall of Famer.
06:07And Vic should be matched up tonight against someone that's looking to rise to those ranks.
06:11The other thing about Natalia is she is a natural leader.
06:14And that is what I think is so impressive about her.
06:17She's so giving.
06:18She's so caring.
06:19And this is someone she tried to teach in NXT.
06:29And her opponent from Little Raider Texas.
06:34Roxanne Perez.
06:38And Vic something you know something very much about.
06:41They go from a current legend to a future great.
06:43In the former two time NXT Women's Champion.
06:45The Prodigy looking to establish herself on Monday nights.
06:48And next Saturday stake her claim at war.
06:51Well you also got an LFG mention in there as well.
06:53That was very slick on your part.
06:54But there is Roxanne Perez.
06:55This is a cool moment for me personally.
06:58Having called her entire NXT career to see everything she has done in NXT to get to this level.
07:05Officially a member of the Raw roster.
07:06We're going to talk about Money in the Bank a little bit later on in this matchup.
07:10But this is a woman who is a headliner.
07:13She is the Prodigy.
07:15She is Roxanne Perez.
07:18And as Roxanne soaks in the cheers here from the WWE Universe.
07:22Roxanne her second ever appearance on Main Event.
07:24That was two years ago.
07:26And Vic the progress she's made has been accepted.
07:29She certainly isn't the same superstar that she was two years ago.
07:32She grows every single week.
07:33And this is yet another tough test.
07:35These are two women who yes, do know each other very well.
07:38Natalya though has a lot to prove I think to herself.
07:41And look at Roxanne.
07:42Right out of the gates.
07:43Roxanne Perez laying it into Natalya.
07:44Vic you talk about them being very familiar with each other.
07:47Of course Roxanne qualifying for the Money in the Bank opportunity a week ago.
07:51Natalya in that matchup.
07:52And in this one, how does Natalya overcome that loss?
07:55Well look, she is used to the ups and the downs.
07:57She's been through a number of hurdles throughout her illustrious career.
08:01That's what I think works in Natalya's favor here tonight.
08:03She's been in the rough waters before.
08:06As Roxanne laying into Natalya here.
08:08Of course we see Maxine Dupree on the outside.
08:10Who insisted on being out here tonight to support Natalya.
08:13Especially after that loss last week.
08:14Well I think it's very important for Maxine to be out here.
08:17I mean these women.
08:19Maxine, Natalya.
08:20Natalya has taken Maxine under her wing so to speak.
08:22She is showing support.
08:23I think this is huge too for Maxine to get first hand knowledge about.
08:27Some of the other women that are in the WWE on Monday Night Raw such as Roxanne Perez.
08:31As Roxanne re-enters the ring here looking to take control.
08:34Of course had an opportunity to speak to Natalya earlier today.
08:37She said she's in Natalya mode.
08:39But right now Roxanne certainly in that prodigy state of mind.
08:42It's been a banner year for Roxanne Perez.
08:44You go back to the Women's Royal Rumble match.
08:47She's the Rumble record holder.
08:49You talk about all the other accomplishments that she has had this year.
08:53And now you look ahead to Los Angeles.
08:56You look ahead to Money in the Bank and that Women's Money in the Bank ladder match.
09:00Vic, you mentioned calling Roxanne's NXT.
09:02Oh, man.
09:03Seen that transformation from NXT to potential cover.
09:06Cover.
09:07To the cocky one.
09:08Only getting two but to next weekend potentially miss Money in the Bank.
09:12You know that's my pick to win it but right now looking for the win.
09:14Oh, Natalya.
09:15Trying to throw a wrench in those plans only gets two.
09:18Roxanne Perez is my pick to win the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match.
09:22I think it is her time.
09:23I think it is her destiny.
09:24I think 2025 is a banner year for her.
09:27But here right now she is taking control.
09:29Side steps right there and Roxanne right back in the driver's seat here.
09:33Trying to pull Natalya away from the ropes.
09:36Dragging her away.
09:37And look at Roxanne.
09:38Innovative offense.
09:39Acai Moonsault into the cover.
09:41Hooks the legs here.
09:43And Natalya able to press out.
09:45Vic, we talk about Roxanne being in that Money in the Bank ladder match.
09:48Has she faced some early adversity on Monday nights?
09:51She has it.
09:52She goes for another cover.
09:53Here we go.
09:54Two.
09:55Natalya kicks out.
09:56And I think for so long Roxanne Perez has been so dominant in NXT.
10:00Whether it was winning the breakout tournament.
10:02Whether it was winning the first ever Women's Iron Survivor match.
10:05Women's Tag Team titles at the time.
10:07Winning the NXT Women's Championship at the time.
10:10That everything just came easy so to speak to Roxanne Perez.
10:14This is a new world.
10:15These are new opponents she's facing.
10:17And I think there was a little bit of a rough period for her.
10:20And she has navigated those waters quite well.
10:22That's Roxanne here.
10:23Look at the counter.
10:24Nice.
10:25Bringing a new level of intensity right here.
10:26Looking almost choke out Natalya.
10:28And Vic, you talked about Roxanne qualifying for the Elimination Chamber earlier this year.
10:33Bringing it back to Money in the Bank.
10:34Is Roxanne the ultimate wild card in that matchup?
10:36I don't think she is.
10:37I think maybe the WWE Universe might think that.
10:40But again, she is my pick to win in Los Angeles.
10:44But right now, the momentum has swung over to Natalya.
10:49Both superstars down here.
10:50The boat looking to get back to a vertical base.
10:52Remain in control potentially.
10:54And Vic, we've seen Natalya over the last couple of months really expand her horizons.
10:58What does that show about the fire that still burns inside the future Hall of Fame?
11:01Tachi wants to continue to grow her legacy.
11:04You know, everyone always talks about growing the brand, so to speak.
11:07She wants to continue to build her legacy match by match all over the world.
11:12You know, and it goes to branching out again.
11:14As I said moments ago, TNA World Champion is a WWE superstar in Trick Williams.
11:19It's wild to think the time that we're in.
11:21And Natalya right now is trying to seize the moment.
11:24Certainly can find some motivation from Trick Williams.
11:27Winning championships across the entire professional wrestling world.
11:30And right now, Natalya trying to throw a wrench once again in those plans of Roxanne for next Saturday in LA.
11:36And Natalya puts Roxanne in the corner trying to-
11:40Nice counter.
11:41Let's play some offense of her own right now.
11:42And Nati-
11:43Got caught.
11:44Nati by nature.
11:45That discus clothesline.
11:46Hooks the outside leg.
11:47Will this do it, Vic?
11:49And Roxanne pushes out yet again.
11:51But look at Natalya.
11:52Again, we talk about those hurdles, those choppy water started career trying to lock in the sharpshooter.
11:57We've seen Maxine Dupree the last couple of times on main event attempt that Roxanne Perez comes back the other way.
12:02Counter.
12:03Nati, into the cover.
12:05Only gets two, these two going back and forth here, Vic.
12:07You know, and you also gotta think for Roxanne Perez, this is not a match she wants to fall short in and lose some momentum on her way to Money in the Bank.
12:14STO by Nati, into the cover, right in the center of the ring.
12:18And Roxanne able to press out.
12:20And Vic, we've talked about the alliance with Maxine Dupree and Natalya and how that really brings a lot of benefit to Maxine.
12:26How does it ultimately benefit the vote?
12:28That benefits her as well because, you know, just like when you start to teach a new craft, it reminds you, you can still do it.
12:34Is she again trying to lock in the sharpshooter?
12:36And for the second time she couldn't, though, to Roxanne Perez, who really is trying to crawl away.
12:40As Roxanne certainly knows this could be the end.
12:43If she's locked it out.
12:44Wait a minute.
12:45Referee's back is turned.
12:46Roxanne finds an opening.
12:48And just like that, Perez is on top.
12:52Here is your winner, Roxanne Perez.
12:59Vic, by any means necessary here on Main Event.
13:05I'm stunned at what we just witnessed.
13:07Roxanne Perez trying to get him out of the sharpshooter.
13:11Take another look.
13:13The referee was, he wasn't even distracted.
13:15He was trying to put the ring skirt back down.
13:17Roxanne Perez takes full advantage and then steals this matchup.
13:22But more importantly, she picks up momentum on her way to Los Angeles.
13:26By hook or by crook, Roxanne Perez finds a way to get a victory.
13:30And one week from today in Los Angeles will look to become Miss Money in the Bank.
13:36Roxanne Perez picks up an impressive win in her opening match here on Main Event.
13:43And we are just getting started.
13:45There's plenty more action still to come as New Catch Republic takes on A-Town Down Under in a tag team showdown.
13:51Later tonight.
13:52Speaking of tag team action, after repeatedly claiming to be the world's greatest tag team,
13:59Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods will get the opportunity to prove it when they put the world tag team championships on the line
14:05against the War Raiders and American May in a massive triple threat match next.
14:11On June 28th.
14:24From Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
14:30Champions.
14:33Live.
14:36Here.
14:40WWE Night of Champions.
14:43For the first time ever in Kingdom Arena.
14:45Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
14:47Tickets available soon on WeBook.
14:56Welcome back to Main Event.
14:57Here coming to you from beautiful Tampa, Florida this week.
15:00Home of the three-time Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning.
15:03As well as Major League Baseball's Tampa Bay Rays.
15:06But right now, let's head back to the ring for some championship action of our own.
15:10As the New Day defended their world tag team titles against the War Raiders and American May.
15:15In front of a packed house inside the Yingling Center last Monday on Raw.
15:19Ivar stacking them.
15:25And what a cross body.
15:27And taking them.
15:28Fire!
15:29That's like getting hit by a bus.
15:32Nobody home is Julius.
15:34Great athlete moves out.
15:36Sit down!
15:37Splat!
15:38Two cheeks!
15:39Over the top goes Woods.
15:42Ivar out flicking everybody.
15:44Here it is.
15:45Outpowering everybody.
15:46Then over the top as well.
15:47Colby Kingston lost in everyone!
15:50Ivar.
15:55Wait.
15:56What's he thinking about?
15:59Ben weighs 330 pounds.
16:03Up to the top rope.
16:06Colby meets him there with a kick dropping Ivar to the floor.
16:10Meanwhile, Eric with the right hand.
16:13And now Brutus.
16:15It's all about who can get back to their feet the quickest.
16:19Right now, Brutus in full control.
16:21Big smack in the face.
16:26And a retaliation by Brutus there.
16:28Big right.
16:33Wait a minute, Julius Kree.
16:37What an athlete.
16:38Lead me to the top rope.
16:40Three, two.
16:41So athletic.
16:42Superplex.
16:43Xavier White.
16:45With a limit break elbow.
16:48Ivar going up top.
16:51What a frog splash.
16:54Cover for the titles.
16:56Three men break it up.
16:58Thought the Richter scale might go.
17:01All six men are down in this matchup.
17:05Right here, potential registered earthquake as Ivar crashes from the sky.
17:13Again, first team to gain pinfall or submission becomes the world tag team champions.
17:22Don't have to pin the champs to win the title.
17:25Another team kind of regathering, resetting.
17:28Kofi looking for trouble in paradise as Eric ducks out of harm's way.
17:32Catches him with the right hand.
17:33And now the Creed brothers blast through Eric.
17:36Oh, Ivar blast through the Creed brothers.
17:39Yeah, didn't get all of it though, but he did that time.
17:47Now spin kick, wipes out Woods.
17:50Clean.
17:51Ivar's been putting on a clinic.
17:53Wake up Eric, he says it's time to go up.
17:56Eric now.
18:01Here's Woods.
18:03Tag made, Julius is now legal.
18:05Won't be coming in anytime soon.
18:07Woods now.
18:08Base first goes Eric.
18:09Kick right to the midsection by Kingston.
18:12Now again, New Day and American made working together again.
18:17Whoa.
18:20And the top rope with a Brutus ball.
18:25Kofi saying, I'm gonna fly as well.
18:27And Kofi Kingston, uh-oh, caught by Ivar.
18:30Into the apron goes Kofi.
18:37Ivar.
18:38Oh!
18:40Short circuiting the LED boards around the ring.
18:45And Kofi Kingston.
18:47And now Ivar.
18:48What?
18:49My God!
18:50My God!
18:51Julius Creed coming off Xavier, who rolls up Creed.
18:54He's got the tights.
18:55And the-
18:56New Day got him.
18:57New Day got him.
18:58New Day got him.
18:59Here are your winners.
19:01And still, the World Tag Team champion.
19:07And New Day built for New Day.
19:12Listen, you gotta give New Day credit.
19:14They fooled American made into thinking they were working together.
19:19And then what does Xavier Woods do at the last moment?
19:22Stabs him in the back to retain the World Tag Team titles.
19:27Switching gears from the World Tag Team champions to the World Heavyweight Champion.
19:32Coming up, we're going to hear from main event Jey Uso.
19:35Find out what the champ has to say in the wake of his chaotic victory over Logan Paul at Saturday night's main event.
19:41This summer, WWE and Paris join forces for two unstoppable nights.
19:54With the first ever clash in Paris, followed by a massive Monday Night Raw.
20:06Witness Paris light up the world.
20:09WWE Clash in Paris and Monday Night Raw.
20:13Combo tickets on sale now.
20:19On June 7th, Los Angeles hosts two epic events.
20:24WWE Worlds Collide featuring AAA Lucha Libre.
20:30My oh my, how good is this?
20:33And WWE Money in the Bank.
20:35The opportunity of a lifetime.
20:37Rise above the rest.
20:43WWE Worlds Collide and Money in the Bank in Los Angeles.
20:47June 7th.
20:48Individual event tickets on sale now.
20:50Mark your calendar.
21:00What an unbelievable event this is going to be on Saturday, June 7th.
21:02Starting with Worlds Collide at Kia Forum at 3pm.
21:04Followed by Money in the Bank at Intuit Dome at 7pm.
21:08Individual tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.
21:12In light of what took place at Saturday night's main event, we have just learned that Jey Uso will join forces with Cody Rhodes against the last real champion John Cena and his tag team partner Logan Paul at Money in the Bank.
21:26But those aren't the opponents Jey Uso has to worry about.
21:30Last Monday on Raw, Jey came face to face with the man he defeated at WrestleMania to become the World Heavyweight Champion, Gunter.
21:40Congratulations on your first successful defense against Logan Paul on Saturday.
21:47You are holding on to this title way longer than I expected.
21:57But I can appreciate that you do everything in your power to fulfill your position.
22:08I can see that you try your hardest to really want to be the captain of the ship here on Monday Night Raw.
22:13And you got your hands full to be honest.
22:16There's that long term plan going around.
22:19Some of your friends are in trouble.
22:21And when they need you, you are right there, no questions asked.
22:27And those are great qualities for a human being.
22:35But there are terrible qualities for a great champion.
22:42And you know what, Jey?
22:51I don't blame you.
22:53You don't know better.
22:55Why?
22:57Because unlike me, this position, being the World Heavyweight Champion, doesn't come natural to you.
23:05Why?
23:07Being a great champion, Jey, doesn't mean you're there for everybody else.
23:12It doesn't mean you sort out everybody else's problems.
23:15Just guess how I was able to be a champion for almost a year.
23:21Because the only person I care about is myself.
23:27If I'm fully honest Jey, I don't think you have the intellect to understand how to carry yourself as a great champion.
23:42And in two weeks, when you and I step into this ring together for one more time, I'm gonna relieve you from your position.
23:52I'm gonna make things right.
23:54I'm gonna choke you out.
23:56I'm gonna take my World Heavyweight Champion back where it belongs, around my waist.
24:03I'm gonna choke you out.
24:05I'm gonna choke you out.
24:06You done?
24:10I'm gonna choke you out.
24:11Are you done?
24:15Are you done?
24:19I'm done.
24:36I'm done.
24:38I'm done with everybody saying my days as champ are numbered.
24:45I'm done with everybody using an excuse for this title to turn their back on the people who bought them up.
25:02I do have friends.
25:04I do have family.
25:05I'm a real one of those.
25:07I fight for them.
25:08They fight for me.
25:09I'm gonna run your mouth all my life.
25:26You wanna judge me?
25:28Go ahead.
25:47What you fighting for is less than what I'm fighting for.
25:53I'm not overlooking you.
25:55Gunther, I know what you're capable of.
25:58I'm not overlooking you.
26:00I know you in and out, man.
26:03Okay?
26:04I'm gonna see you in Phoenix.
26:06But Gunther, at the end of the day, at the end of the day, I'm fighting for their support.
26:17Now look.
26:18Now look.
26:19Now look.
26:20Cause in Phoenix, I'm gonna make you tap out again.
26:24Hey.
26:25Four letters.
26:26One word.
26:27A fired up Jey Uso determined to retain the World Heavyweight Championship, but Jey has a very long and hard road.
26:32Before he gets to Phoenix two weeks from tonight, because Pat, two weeks from Saturday, at Money in the Bank, Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes team up against John Cena and Logan Paul.
26:53Still to come, Seth Freak and Rollins battle Sami Zayn and Finn Balor in a triple threat Money in the Bank qualifying match.
27:03Find out who will secure one of the remaining spots in the men's Money in the Bank ladder match tonight.
27:08But first, New Cat Republic squares off against A-Town Down Under in tag team action.
27:15Can Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne silence the smack talking duo?
27:18Or will Austin Theory and Grayson Waller back up their trash talk with a win here in Tampa?
27:23Stick around.
27:24We're going to find out next.
27:38Yeah!
27:39Woo!
27:40Give me the glory.
27:41Give me the glory.
27:42What?
27:43Hey!
27:44Woo!
27:45That was just part of the plan.
27:47Yeah!
27:48Give me the glory.
27:49Yeah!
27:50Woo!
27:51Woo!
27:52Woo!
27:53Just announced John Cena, Logan Paul, Becky Lynch, and Tiffany Stratton will compete in Fanatics games at Fanatics Fest NYC June 20th to 22nd.
28:06For the first time ever, the world's biggest athletes, celebs, and 50 lucky fans will take part in Fanatics games.
28:13Decathlon style across eight fast-paced, referee-led challenges, each testing a different skill.
28:19At stake, $2 million in prizes, leaderboard glory, and bragging rights that will last forever.
28:26Emanating from the Jacob Javits Center, don't miss the chance to see your favorite WWE superstars Cody Rhodes,
28:32John Cena, Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, Seth Rollins, Logan Paul, Becky Lynch, and Tiffany Stratton compete alongside a stacked lineup of athletes and celebrities,
28:40including Tom Brady, Alex Rodriguez, Jayden Daniels, Gronk, Kevin Durant, and many more.
28:46No!
28:49Under!
28:50Let's go!
28:52Daytime down, screaming out loud!
28:54Daytime down, do just run down!
28:57Daytime down, down the brush now!
28:59Daytime down, down the brush now!
29:01Daytime down, like the next time!
29:04Oh yeah, let's get it!
29:06Ooh!
29:07This is the future right in front of your eyes!
29:09The following contest is a tag team match picker for one fall.
29:16Introducing Puffs at a combined weight of 424 pounds,
29:22Austin Berry and Grayson Waller, eight-town dad Hunter.
29:31Well, off the heels of a massive world tag team title match this past Monday on Raw.
29:34Vic, we're talking tension, we're talking cohesion with Theory and Waller.
29:38They've had some ups and downs as of late as they continue to try and establish themselves in the Raw tag team division.
29:43That's one way to put it, but I'll put it out this way.
29:47These two are not on the same page.
30:00And Money in the Bank is presented by Cash App.
30:03Your financial tag team partner Cash App is always in your corner.
30:08And I think they're not on the same page because of jealousy from one man.
30:13New Cat Republic!
30:16New Cat Republic!
30:27And your opponents at a combined weight of 380 pounds.
30:33And the rules at a weight pace done.
30:38New Cat Republic!
30:43Well Vic, this is two superstars of a long history as opponents and tag team partners.
30:48As they come together once again and motivated as ever to become world tag team champions.
30:53These are two men that certainly do know each other, have been through a lot of the wars, so to speak.
30:58And battled through the trenches across Europe, through here in the United States, NXT UK, NXT.
31:05And the one thing that's different about them opposing their opponents, there is no jealousy.
31:16We've certainly seen a friendly rivalry over the years, but now they've come together.
31:22Almost had a huge WrestleMania moment last year, which was of course usurped by A-Town Down Under.
31:28And don't get me wrong, yeah, there was a rivalry.
31:30They were at each other's necks, so to speak, over plenty of championships throughout Europe.
31:34But at the end of the day, they always seem to come back to one another.
31:38And I think a quick tag was just made.
31:41Looks like Austin Theory was gonna start the matchup.
31:44And this is what I'm talking about.
31:46And Grayson Waller.
31:47Jealousy.
31:47Grayson Waller needs a spotlight.
31:50Certainly appears to have one, as right now, Tyler Bate looking to stay right in control out of the gates.
31:55As Grayson Waller putting A-Town Down Under behind the eight ball right off the bell.
32:02I certainly hear those chants, Vic.
32:04You know who else is hearing them?
32:06Oh, Grayson Waller.
32:07But to answer your question when you go about the tag team titles, we had a huge championship matchup this past week on Monday Night Raw.
32:13Yes, I do think that Newcats Republic can get back to the top of the summit.
32:17They've proven it time and time again.
32:19And maybe, just maybe, bam!
32:22Well, that climb starts here tonight.
32:24Grayson Waller shutting down the offensive attack of Newcats Republic.
32:26Whoa, whoa, whoa.
32:27Did you notice that Grayson Waller could have went for the tag to Austin Theory, but he didn't make the tag.
32:32Looked like a clear opening for Austin Theory to get involved in this matchup.
32:36And Vic, to your point, Grayson Waller clearly yearning that spotlight.
32:39I want to take this step further.
32:42The tag into Tyler Bate.
32:43I think Grayson Waller wants the singles spotlight.
32:46He wants the single glory.
32:48Money in the Bank's coming up, right?
32:50Out of Grayson Waller and Austin Theory, who's won the Money in the Bank briefcase?
32:55Certainly we know the answer to that a few years back, as look at the cohesion right here.
32:59Who's won the United States Champion?
33:01On two occasions.
33:02Was the youngest one, correct?
33:03Indeed, as right now, Tyler Bate in firm control.
33:05And of course, the last time we saw it, Newcats Republic on Main Event.
33:09They picked up a win over American Main, but Vic, finally, it's Austin Theory time.
33:13And there was the tag, and Theory might not pick this spot at the right moment.
33:18Grayson Waller can't stop getting involved here.
33:21Whoa.
33:22That's one way to wipe them out.
33:23Talk about a wipe out.
33:25And a big shot there by Austin Theory.
33:28Can Newcats Republic get back in this one here on Main Event?
33:33What's up WWE Universe?
33:35Guess what?
33:36SummerSlam, MetLife, two nights, and I will finally be hoping.
33:41Me first doing, you know what they picking.
33:43Cheap and expensive, you know what the difference.
33:45You know that it's here, you know what it's giving.
33:47I do not see no competitor.
33:50And nobody better try me.
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34:02We're gonna turn up.
34:07Back here on Main Event, Vic, of course, Tampa a few hours south of Atlanta,
34:10but it seems like it's certainly Austin Theory country.
34:12You know, and we've been talking about Waller in theory.
34:14I think just Grayson Waller is always upset.
34:16I think back to how Rudy was at the Slammys.
34:19He's in theory from time to time as he just made a tag.
34:22You know, remember when he was in NXT, he was in the way, right?
34:24He was in NXT.
34:25He's won the tag team titles with Grayson Waller.
34:28But he's always worn his heart on his sleeve.
34:30Double team working right there.
34:31There's a cover.
34:32You always know what you get out of Austin Theory.
34:34When it comes to Grayson Waller, who, yes, is in control right now and
34:37is going right at that scar on the left shoulder.
34:40Waller is deceitful.
34:44You take a look at Austin Theory and Grayson Waller.
34:46They've lost their last seven combined singles matchups, Vic.
34:50But the last time they were in tag team competition, they picked up a win.
34:53Are they ultimately better together?
34:57I think you put the, you put a question out there, but really there's only two men
35:01that know the answer to that.
35:02And we can't really say that per se.
35:04Because you look at how one man treats the situation.
35:07Then you look at how the other man treats the situation.
35:09And that was a cheap shot.
35:11As Tyler Bate was looking towards Pete Dunne and Grayson Waller once again.
35:14Oh, inserting himself.
35:16We gotta remember for Tyler Bate, they've been looking at the shoulder.
35:19There is a scar on the left shoulder of Tyler Bate that they have zoned out and
35:23picked apart right now.
35:24That is from the torn pectoral.
35:25He tore the muscle off the bone.
35:27And he's still trying to get back to 100%.
35:29That was of course last summer, but Austin Theory in control right now hooks that outside leg.
35:34Only gets two right there.
35:36And Vic, you talk about that single success
35:39that Grayson Waller might be looking for.
35:41But what was going on last week against Sheamus?
35:43Well, not a lot of success.
35:45I guess that's how you could throw it out there.
35:46And there was one man who seemed to have a smile on his face, so to speak.
35:50Oh, and that man.
35:51Oh no, crash and burn.
35:53Sent right into Grayson Waller.
35:54Nice counter there by Tyler Bate.
35:56Tyler Bate desperately's got to make a tag at this juncture of the matchup.
35:59And the big strong boy looking to make a move.
36:01Nice. Has an opening.
36:02And here comes the Bruiserweight.
36:04All right to the much as Booker T would say on NXT, big pump kick.
36:10As we know for weeks now, Tyler Bate has been trying to get Pete Dunne to crack a smile.
36:14This will certainly get the Bruiserweight excited.
36:15Well, he started that movement only 11 days ago.
36:17Operation Young and Bitter to try to get Pete Dunne to smile.
36:22As Pete Dunne rocking and rolling right here.
36:25I think Pete is happy that, you know, Bate's back.
36:28He just wouldn't know it.
36:29And Pete.
36:32Going for all risk.
36:34No reward right there.
36:35There's a tag in to Tyler Bate.
36:36Oh.
36:37A bop and a bing.
36:38And Tyler Bate starting to cook a little bit here, Vic.
36:41And it's time for some revolutions.
36:43As the big strong boy, former two-time NXT UK champion, one of the most decorated-
36:51Wait a minute, from behind.
36:52In history.
36:53And here comes Grayson Waller looking for it all.
36:55And once again, Waller trying to find that spotlight.
36:58Oh, nice.
36:59And Tyler Bate off the springboard, and Bate starting to roll.
37:04Feel the energy, Blake.
37:07Tag was made.
37:08This is certainly one B-word that Pete Dunne can get behind.
37:11And Tyler Bate wiping out Austin Theory here.
37:14I don't know if Waller threw Theory in, but nonetheless, Grayson Waller is standing tall at this moment.
37:21Not even checking on his tag team partner.
37:24And Waller in.
37:25And gets caught by Pete Dunne.
37:28Tyler Bate's now legal.
37:32And Vic, we talk about Bate being one of the most decorated stars in UK history.
37:36Pete Dunne is right there.
37:37And Bate and Dunne make a statement.
37:43Here are your winners, New Catch Republic.
37:49Shunned out of the tag team title opportunity this past Monday by New Catch Republic.
37:54They're back with a big win right here.
37:56Huge victory in here.
37:58Pete Dunne is happy Tyler Bate's back.
38:00He's happy they picked up a victory, but there is still a lot of questions surrounding their opponents.
38:05Austin Theory and Grayson Waller.
38:07But this moment right now is all about the New Catch Republic.
38:12No smile there for Pete Dunne.
38:14But Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne, New Catch Republic, pick up the huge dub right here on Main Event.
38:19Right now, let's head back to Raw as Seth Freakin' Rollins addresses the shocking turn of events that took place at Saturday night's Main Event.
38:28You people, you morons, don't even know right from left, you don't know what's good for you, but you telling me that I'm the bad guy here.
38:48That I don't deserve the power.
38:50You deserve it.
38:54I'm the only person who does.
38:56I'm the only person capable of leading this company into the future.
39:02I'm the only person capable of wielding that power.
39:06And that power comes through championships.
39:12And I tell you, I would be standing here before you right now,
39:17World Heavyweight Champion, if it wasn't for Sami Zayn and C.M.
39:36CMM Punk found out on Saturday exactly what happens when you underestimate me.
40:00And Sami Zayn is gonna figure that out tonight because ladies and
40:08gentlemen, I have found something more powerful than championships.
40:15I have found an object that allows me to control
40:21the fates of those championships.
40:30I'm going to qualify for Money in the Bank.
40:44I am going to win the Money in the Bank contract.
40:51And
40:55I am going to cash in the Money in the Bank contract.
41:00But here's the beauty of it.
41:03I can do it whenever I want.
41:05I will do it however I want.
41:08I will cash in on whomever I want.
41:11And there is nobody who can stop me.
41:15And that is complete domination.
41:19That is total power, and that is why I am a visionary.
41:25I am a revolutionary.
41:28I am Seth Freakin Rollins.
41:33Seth Freakin Rollins is determined to change the landscape of WWE once again.
41:45As he collides with Sami Zayn and Finn Balor in a triple threat Money in the Bank qualifying match.
41:50Stick around to find out if Rollins will get one step closer to achieving his vision with a win in this high stakes matchup.
41:57That is next on Main Event.
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42:45Welcome back as we look towards Money in the Bank on June 7th in Los Angeles.
42:50This is one of the most highly anticipated premium live events of the year.
42:54And the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match is shaping up to be one for the ages with Rhea Ripley, Alexa Bliss, Roxanne Perez, and Julia having already qualified.
43:03Last Monday on Raw, Mami issued a warning to her fellow ladder match participants.
43:08Mami's always on top.
43:14It wasn't just a saying to me, but it was a way of life.
43:19But lately, that just hasn't been a reality now, has it?
43:23But at Money in the Bank, that all changes.
43:27Because for the first time in my career, I'm in a ladder match, which means no one is ready for the amount of brutality that I am going to unleash.
43:38I would do absolutely anything to climb that ladder, retrieve that briefcase, to once again cement myself at the top of the women's division.
43:50Rhea Ripley is going to L.A. for Money in the Bank.
43:57So, Eoskye, Tiffany Stratton, I advise you to hold your titles really tightly.
44:04Because absolutely no one is safe from Mami in the Bank.
44:10Rhea Ripley isn't the only one with her sights on the goal.
44:20Over on the men's side, six superstars will chase destiny as they try to capture the coveted Money in the Bank contract in this career-defining matchup.
44:28Solo Sokoa, L.A. Knight, and Penta have already qualified, which means there are just three spots remaining in the men's Money in the Bank ladder match.
44:37The question is, which superstar will be the next to punch their ticket to Money in the Bank?
44:42We didn't have to wait long to find out, as the answer came last Monday on Raw, as Seth Freakin' Rollins, Sami Zayn, and Finn Balor went to war in this Triple Threat Money in the Bank qualifying match.
44:56The Triple Threat rules of every man for himself.
44:59All three men trying to find it, trying to find a different gear, a deeper gear.
45:17Rollins back to his feet, Balor as well.
45:21Now looking for a pedigree on Finn Balor, who counters.
45:24Waist lock, roll through, Rollins hooks him again, Seth Rollins, pedigree to Finn, cover now, to advance to Los Angeles, Sami Zayn, pin him his own, shoulders down, another near fall.
45:41Seth gets a kick on Sami.
45:43Pedigree to Zayn, Seth with another opportunity, hooks both legs this time, and Sami kicks out.
45:50Yeah, the expression of Paul Heyman says it all.
46:02Exhausting matchup here in our main event.
46:07I mean, Rollins almost has to win.
46:09I mean, he came out here tonight saying that he was gonna be a world champ.
46:12He was gonna have all the power in the industry.
46:15Imagine if he loses tonight.
46:16That all goes down the drain pretty quickly.
46:18Yeah, the momentum of that new faction, the new family he's put together alongside Paul Heyman.
46:23Braun Breaker and Brunson Reed would certainly slow down to a screeching halt.
46:28This is it for you, Sami.
46:30This is it for you.
46:34This is it.
46:34Uh-oh, Rollins looking for a stop to put Sami Zayn away.
46:39Rollins, nobody home.
46:40Sami Zayn turns it around into a, well, what a blue thunderbomb.
46:44Rollins able to counter, went for a stop again, now the blue thunderbomb.
46:48Now the cover, to advance, Rollins in two.
46:52Just two.
47:00One, two, three.
47:06Slap Freak and Rollins able to wiggle out.
47:12Sami gotta be wondering, what do I have to do?
47:14Rollins in complete shock after Sami turned it around there.
47:27Sami understanding what's at stake.
47:29An opportunity to change everything in your career.
47:32Seth Freak and Rollins, Sami Zayn, tough check.
47:44Rollins with a slap and a chop, and now Seth Rollins bringing the fight to Sami.
47:49Looking to rake the eyes, would be legal, no DQs, and the Triple Threat Match.
47:53And now, name brushing Sami in the corner.
47:56Kind of snapped a little bit there, Seth Freak and Rollins.
47:59Now he's just taking his time.
48:05And Sami, exploded.
48:16And maybe it's Sami Zayn's opportunity.
48:22This is not good, not great.
48:26Sami looking for the hallouba kick, and Finn Balor with a sling blade intercepts.
48:33And now drives both men into the corner.
48:37Sami in the drop zone.
48:40Balor going up top.
48:44Went for the coup de grace, and he rolled out of harm's way.
48:46Stomp by Rollins.
48:48Hallouba kick by Zayn.
48:50Sami into the cover.
48:52One, two, three.
48:54And up.
48:57Braun Breaker and Bronson Reed.
49:00Breaker just saved Rollins.
49:02And now these two animals are beating the hell out of Sami.
49:09Meanwhile, that's Jey Uso.
49:11Jey Uso's here.
49:12The world champ.
49:15Coming to the aid of Sami.
49:16Jey Uso, Jey Uso.
49:19Super kicks all around.
49:20Jey Uso, Jey Uso.
49:24Rollins though, grabbing the world champ.
49:26Jey Uso, Jey Uso.
49:26A right hand.
49:27Jey Uso, Jey Uso, Jey Uso.
49:28And a massive spear by Breaker.
49:32Jey Uso, Jey Uso.
49:34Bronson Reed crushing Sami.
49:38And now Dirty Dom, the Intercontinental Champion.
49:41Well, I believe it's not a great throw by Dom.
49:46The steel chest.
49:49Stomp, stomp by Rollins into the chair that Dominic introduced.
49:55And it backfired for Dominic Setsko in L.A.
49:58Here is your winner, Seth Freakin' Rollins.
50:05Well, you know, Dominic hasn't showed up in weeks to help the Judgment Day.
50:11Tonight he shows up, and it backfires on Finn Balor.
50:16Seth Rollins reeks the benefits.
50:19Rollins will be going to Money in the Bank.
50:21Seth Freakin' Rollins, Braun Breaker, Bronson Reed, and Paul Heyman.
50:28Well, we're not done yet.
50:29Wait a minute, I was told he wasn't here.
50:31Breaker and Bronson Reed gonna head off Puck at the pass.
50:39Maybe not.
50:45Puck, gonna sleep Rollins.
50:52The head and run by CM Punk is successful, dropping Rollins.
51:06Seth Rollins qualifies for Money in the Bank, but CM Punk gets the last laugh tonight.
51:14Thank you, Tampa, for an unbelievable weekend.
51:19Thank you, folks, for joining us on this Memorial Day.
51:23Thank you to all the members of the Armed Services.
51:28Good night, everybody.
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