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00:00Now, forever, together.
00:30Oh, it's that time of year again.
00:35Bells are ringing, shoppers are shopping, and there's a sense of camaraderie in the air.
00:40Welcome on in to the jolliest edition of This Week in WWE.
00:44I'm Megan Morant.
00:45One of my favorite things about this time of the year is the way people come together.
00:49There's something about the way people forgive and let bygones be bygones just brings so much
00:55joy to my heart.
00:56It was in that spirit that Nick Aldis headed to the currently suspended Drew McIntyre's
01:01house to work out a deal for the Scottish Warriors' return.
01:05But not everyone involved would have tidings of good cheer.
01:12Hi, sir.
01:12I brought you guys with me here today to document everything because, unfortunately, it's come
01:17to this.
01:18I have to make sure I catch everything on camera because there's no way of knowing what Drew
01:24will misrepresent if I don't.
01:26Okay, first things first.
01:29Thank you for inviting me into your home.
01:31You're welcome.
01:32It goes without saying that this could have happened at the office, but out of respect
01:36and in the interest of good faith, here I am.
01:39And given the stunt you pulled in DC, really questioning why I still came.
01:46But Cody wants you reinstated, we all want you reinstated.
01:50You're a top talent in WWE, obviously, an integral part of SmackDown.
01:56So, I have a proposal.
02:01I think that you're going to like the terms.
02:05You get a one-on-one match with WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.
02:10The title will be on the line.
02:11And, secondly, to show our officials and the WWE Universe that you've repented, I'd like
02:21a public apology to Dan Angler for that heinous attack.
02:25He's lucky he's not in intensive care.
02:30There's also a hefty fine.
02:33But, I think that your payday from Survivor Series War Games should just about cover that.
02:41So, those are the terms.
02:43Take it or leave it.
02:44I get my match for the WWE Championship.
02:49Yes.
02:52The thing I want more than anything.
02:56I've got no choice.
02:59No.
03:01Absolutely not.
03:02No.
03:03No.
03:03This is what Cody wants.
03:05This is what you want.
03:07You've created an unsafe working environment.
03:11I accept these terms.
03:12I'm just going to get screwed again.
03:14So, no.
03:16I don't accept your terms.
03:19Instead of another monologue about all the ways you've been screwed, why don't you just
03:22tell me what you want.
03:23Okay.
03:24What I want was fair.
03:25Fair.
03:26That's it.
03:27If I come back, if I come back, I get my WWE Championship match with Cody Rhodes.
03:32That's deserved.
03:34I'm learning how much you're willing to protect your golden boy.
03:36But, I want to pick the stipulation.
03:40I can live with that.
03:41Okay.
03:41And last, but no means least, I want you to fly back to Stamford, Connecticut after we
03:48finish here.
03:49I want you to get your little lawyers together.
03:52And I want you to draw up some documents that say, Cody Rhodes cannot lay one finger on me
04:00before that championship match, or he is stripped of the WWE Championship.
04:06You know, I really hate this, but get the match in the ring.
04:19Got a deal.
04:23Pleasure doing business with you, buddy.
04:25Come on, mate.
04:29How quick can I see those documents?
04:31How quick is it going to take to draw them up?
04:33Well, I have to tell Cody, and then I have to talk to legal, but maybe by the end of the
04:37day.
04:37End of the day.
04:38Fantastic.
04:40Fantastic.
04:40I'll never get out of here.
04:41What the hell is this?
04:42Oh, come on, man.
04:46You've got to be kidding me.
04:48You've seriously got to be kidding me.
04:51My house, my home, really all this.
04:53You set me up like this.
04:55You come to talk business.
04:57You bring him to my house when the family sleeps.
04:59Just stay there.
05:00I'll handle it.
05:00He's out there right now.
05:01I'll handle it.
05:02You can handle it.
05:03Handle it.
05:03I'll handle it.
05:04Why are we negotiating with that?
05:08What are you doing?
05:09What the diplomacy about?
05:10Why are you here?
05:10You're ruining everything.
05:12What am I ruining it?
05:13You're seriously going to show up and make that property?
05:27Come on.
05:28Let me on.
05:29Hey, you can't have it.
05:30Come down.
05:34Come on.
05:35Come on.
05:36He has to have a house.
05:39He asked for it.
05:40He asked for it.
05:41He asked for it.
05:42Merry Christmas, ass .
05:45I'm not going to be kidding.
05:47I'm not going to be kidding.
05:48I'm not going to be kidding.
05:49I'm not going to be kidding.
05:50I'm not going to be kidding.
05:51I'm not going to be kidding.
05:54Following Cody's unexpected visit, the WWE world champion headed somewhere where he was expected.
06:02Smackdown last Friday.
06:03Cody chided Drew on his statements about WWE being an unsafe working environment.
06:09But it was Nick Aldis who was forced to be the voice of reason when it comes to the situation between Cody and Drew.
06:16Cody, you should have trusted me to get this thing over the finish line.
06:24But you didn't.
06:26So now, when Drew comes back, if he pays the fine and makes that public apology to Dan Engler, Cody, you can't lay a finger on Drew McIntyre.
06:43Or what?
06:48Nick, or what?
06:51Or I have to strip you of the WWE Championship.
06:57You want me to acquiesce to that demand and your demand?
07:08I, okay, I can guarantee you that I will not touch Drew McIntyre.
07:16But in the spirit of all these demands, I should ask you something.
07:24I feel like Nick, I feel like you've forgotten who you're talking to.
07:31Right?
07:34Ask our mutual friend Wade Barrett right there who you're talking to.
07:40Ask Marty on the camera who you're talking to.
07:43You should say my name because you know it.
07:46I'm the one who sent the tweet that changed the game.
07:49I'm the one who came back here and run the Royal Rumble not once, but twice.
07:52I am the reigning king of the ring.
07:55I unseated the tribal chief Roman Reigns.
07:58And I even defeated the greatest of all time, John Cena, for this title.
08:04I'm QB1, damn it.
08:06And here you are saying that I'm not above the law as long as I have this title.
08:16I am the law.
08:21Mr. Aldis, my friend, your demand, his demand.
08:25Remember one thing, while I am holding this, I don't work for you.
08:30I work for them.
08:37And you, my friend, you work for me.
08:41A fired up Cody Rhodes isn't happy with the terms of Aldis' deal.
08:52But it's very unlikely that the WWE World Champion will do anything to jeopardize the title.
08:58Though anything is possible if Cody is pushed hard enough.
09:01The question is, how far will Drew McIntyre go?
09:05We'll find out when Drew returns Friday on SmackDown.
09:08There is a shot to the jaw that changes the night of the Kabuki Warriors perhaps.
09:23Certainly Kairi Sane, I think Asuka might have to do it on a right now.
09:26Right into the post.
09:28Asuka trying to rally here as best she can.
09:32Well, effectively be two on one.
09:34There's only one Kabuki Warrior left standing.
09:37Although in the drop zone now is Nia Jax.
09:41Sensing it is Lash Legend.
09:43Lash Legend getting pulled back down to the floor by Kairi Sane.
09:47And now Nia Jax is going up top.
09:51Oh, this is going to be ugly for Asuka.
09:55Or is it?
09:57Would you look at Asuka?
10:00There's the tag.
10:03Delivering and what a thud it was.
10:06Oh, what a scramble.
10:08These two are not legal, but the fight continues.
10:11It's now down to Kairi Sane to try and win this for her team.
10:15Off the apron, does damage.
10:17I think Asuka caught a piece of that corner and steel steps away.
10:20Recklessly right onto Lash Legend, but it did the job.
10:25And now can Kairi Sane score the dub?
10:28He's looking for that insane elbow.
10:30Oh, but instead Nia meets her.
10:35Devastating chokeslam.
10:37And now dragging the carcass of Kairi Sane into what may well be the end.
10:43Looking for the annihilator and delivering.
10:45One, two, three.
10:47And just like that.
10:49Here are your winners, the team of Lash Legend and Nia Chex.
11:00While the tag champs, the Kabuki Warriors have a date with Desi.
11:06Oh, wait a minute.
11:08Got the celebrations.
11:11Charlotte and Alexa heading straight to them.
11:15The former tag champs have got major issues with all four of the women who are out here.
11:20Now focusing on the winners, Jax and Lash Legend.
11:25Look at Alexa taking it right to Lash Legend.
11:28A week ago, you know exactly what happened when they met up.
11:31And of course, the reason Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair no longer have the gold is in large part,
11:40because of this duo they're now beating out of the ring.
11:42Look at the teamwork.
11:43The 14-time world champion putting Lash Legend right into that drop zone.
11:53Oh, but Nia Jax clears her.
11:56Saving Lash Legend from certain devastation.
12:00Issues between these four clearly not concluded.
12:07They want those in their hands for good again.
12:12Ambushed mid-celebration after a win over the Kabuki Warriors,
12:16Nia Jax and Lash Legend got a not-so-friendly reminder from Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss
12:22that all hell has broken loose in the women's tag team division.
12:26With the Kabuki Warriors in the center of all of the chaos,
12:29just about everyone wants a piece of the current tag team champs,
12:33with Rhea Ripley next in line for a shot against Asuka.
12:37Despite being a one-on-one match, Kairi Sane is a guaranteed to be in Asuka's corner.
12:42But with Io Sky not medically cleared for in-ring competition,
12:46Ripley insisted her besties stay behind as she took on Asuka in one hell of an uphill battle.
12:52And now Ripley with Asuka up top.
12:58Down goes Asuka.
13:00Ripley into the cover.
13:02And a kick out at two.
13:05Nasty landing for Asuka.
13:09Let's take another look moments ago at this super kick to a trapped Empress of Tomorrow.
13:15And then Asuka driven face first into the mat.
13:18We need a little dental checkup after that impact.
13:27We hear the appreciation of the WWE fans in attendance.
13:30This is awesome.
13:31Two of the best in the game.
13:33And Riz says this one's over.
13:35Rhea able to muscle up Asuka.
13:42Razor's edge position.
13:46Able to roll through.
13:47Shoulders down.
13:47Isn't it enough?
13:48Kick out at two by Ripley.
13:53Again, these two know each other so well as Rhea gets hung up on the top rope
13:56and now dumped out to the apron.
14:01And Asuka drives.
14:02Uh-oh, Ripley catching Asuka.
14:08Asuka ripped out to the apron.
14:09Now German suplex position.
14:11Oh, goodbye.
14:12Landon hit the back of her head on the apron.
14:16I don't see how Rhea's getting up from that.
14:21A vicious German suplex on the ring apron.
14:27And now Asuka taking her time, climbing to the top turnbuckle.
14:33Asuka's gonna fly.
14:34But he got, she got caught by Ripley.
14:36And Rhea now with a running knee.
14:39And Asuka driven out of the ring.
14:41Veteran instinct from Asuka.
14:45Ripley looking to give chase.
14:47Here comes Rhea.
14:48Pulls her way off the apron and through Asuka.
14:51And that cannonball.
14:52And now Rhea Ripley regaining control this match.
15:02Still see the effects of Asuka's offense on the face of Rhea Ripley fighting through the pain.
15:07Yeah, but look out.
15:08Uh-oh, uh-oh.
15:09Uh-oh.
15:10Kyrie's saying.
15:10Kyrie!
15:12Again!
15:14A difference maker in this match.
15:19EO Sky is here!
15:21EO Sky, who's not medically cleared to compete, is out here to try to even the odds!
15:29Down goes Kyrie!
15:31And EO is hurting.
15:35You have to understand EO's mindset, but this is not a wise decision.
15:39And Kyrie from behind, dropping EO right on her back, the injured back.
15:43EO victimized by an insane elbow from Kyrie.
15:50And now Rhea Ripley checking on her friend.
15:52And from behind, Asuka rolls up Ripley for the win!
15:56Have the price as well!
15:59Here is your winner, Asuka!
16:03Well, Corey obviously the concern for her friend who probably shouldn't,
16:08should have never came out here.
16:09That was EO Sky.
16:11Rhea trying to help her friend and it cost her.
16:16With all eyes locking in on this collision course, two weeks from now,
16:20Rhea Ripley and EO Sky will be fighting to win the tag team titles,
16:24rewrite the chain of commands, and leave a trail of broken Kabuki Warriors egos.
16:29But Asuka and Kyrie are confident that they will continue to hold the tag team division hostage
16:35and prove that there are absolutely no equals in sight.
16:41After weeks of targeted attacks from Aleister Black and Zelina against Damian Priest,
16:50the Archer of Infamy finally leveled the playing field in the form of Rhea Ripley.
16:55Two weeks ago on SmackDown, the Terra Twins reunited in what can only be described as a bad tempered
17:01mixed tag team match, Rhea and Damian reminding the world of how much of a devastating duo they make
17:08with Tandem Razor's Edge, followed by a riptide putting away their most vicious rivals.
17:13Damian Priest would make an appearance last Friday, hoping to put Aleister and Zelina in the rear view
17:19and look towards 2026. Unfortunately for Priest, it turns out 2025 still has horrors for meaning.
17:27Now, let's talk about some good times.
17:32Good times like last Friday Night SmackDown when Zelina and Aleister got their asses dropped by the Terror Twins.
17:43Yeah, that business has been handled. So now, we can look to 2026. And in 2026-
17:53Damian, you are such a hypocrite.
18:06You really think that getting your mommy to fight your battles for you makes you a real man?
18:17Newsflash, you didn't even get the pin. And you call that salvation?
18:25You just can't stand the fact that Aleister broke you.
18:30You made your decision. And now, you have to live with ours. Or more importantly, his.
18:42Oh, Aleister Black was behind Damian Priest and he's beating him down.
18:57What a sneak attack. Aided and abetted by Zelina by the Punisher, Damian Priest, fighting back,
19:05fighting for his life at this point. Massive right hand delivered by Priest.
19:11Just when Damian Priest thought he put this to bed with Aleister Black and Zelina,
19:15they are back with a vengeance, but things have backfired. Just like last week. No,
19:19he's able to reverse onto the attempt for the Razor's Edge. Oh, big knee from Black.
19:24There's Muay Thai strikes of Aleister Black coming to the fort once again. This is one dangerous
19:31man, but caught in mid-air and driven south of heaven. On to the apron, south of heaven.
19:45Oh, Priest.
19:48Reaching under the ring.
19:49This crowd's going to explode.
19:55Nothing more they want to see than that.
19:58Damian Priest apparently looking to finish the Aleister Black problem off for good.
20:04Well, this might be one way to do it.
20:06Zelina looks hopelessly on.
20:09Yes, but Black is back to his feet with the steel chair.
20:13Right across the back.
20:17The table just not cooperating with Damian Priest and
20:21taking advantage briefly was Aleister Black.
20:25But here we go. No.
20:27Right into the post.
20:30Desperate struggle. Oh.
20:31These big kicks by Aleister Black. You know the damage they can do, Wade.
20:36Groundhouse right to the temple of Damian Priest.
20:40Who still fights up from the death.
20:43Spinning back elbow from Black, able to get out of that south of heaven attempt again.
20:48Now up on the apron.
20:49Absolute scramble this is.
20:51Oh my.
20:56The double knees off the apron right through the table.
21:04The damage done.
21:06Black himself reaching for his leg as Damian Priest through the table.
21:14Think of that left.
21:14Aleister Black in pain.
21:16Just imagine what it did to Damian Priest.
21:19Who got jumped tonight by Aleister Black and Zelina.
21:37Hayes.
21:38Out of the way is Johnny.
21:41Oh, they got him in a compromised position in that corner.
21:44And a super kick.
21:45And now DIY gains some momentum.
21:49Do they ever.
21:49A mistake there from Carmelo Hayes.
21:53Ow.
21:54Nasty, nasty landing there.
21:57Project Champa.
21:58Off the Project Champa right into the cover.
21:59And meanwhile the Mad Dragon saves it.
22:02That powerbomb onto the knees is something that Project Champa.
22:06Time and again we've seen the success he has with it.
22:08It's a match winner if not really a dragon off.
22:11And now this one's spilling out all over the place.
22:13Oh right into the post.
22:14It's Champa and Hayes who are legal.
22:17And Champa now going in for the kill.
22:19He takes down that knee pad.
22:21But Carmelo Hayes smart enough to see it coming.
22:25Oh, Candice LeRae.
22:31Again LeRae in full behind the referee's back.
22:35And there's a KO blow to the temple.
22:37This could be over because of that.
22:38One, two, one, two, one.
22:40Hayes able to get the shoulder up and Champa's in complete disbelief.
22:46With Dragunov down, Dragunov may be out.
22:49And now the double whammy.
22:52Fairy Tail ending right here.
22:57He survives it again.
22:59Talk about the toughness of Carmelo Hayes.
23:01That move has put so many away.
23:04But now I've got a feeling.
23:05You know where they're going to meet.
23:06This might be the ending.
23:07You know where they're going to meet.
23:08Right in the middle.
23:09This will be over right here from DIY Wave.
23:14Slow down.
23:15Oh, no, Dragunov.
23:17How about at first 48?
23:20This one twisting back and forth.
23:23Such movement.
23:24So many swings.
23:26H-Bomb delivered the Mad Dragon.
23:30But they're not done yet.
23:38Nothing but net as big as he could go.
23:45Here are your winners.
23:49The team of Carmelo Hayes.
23:53And the United States Champion, Ihea Dragunov.
24:01Well, instant chemistry from these two victors against a veteran tag team.
24:06We've been together over 10 years.
24:09It needed a mind-blowing performance.
24:11And we got it.
24:13And glorious victory for Ilya Dragunov and Carmelo Hayes.
24:20After a brief side quest to put DIY in their place,
24:23the United States Open Challenge returns.
24:25Ilya Dragunov will continue to prove himself a fearless champion Friday night on SmackDown.
24:33While Dragunov isn't the only fearless champion in WWE, Maxine Dupree has proven herself to be
24:39incredibly tenacious since becoming the women's Intercontinental Champion, even if not everyone agrees.
24:45Last Monday, Becky Lynch returned to Raw for the first time since losing the Intercontinental title to Maxine back in November.
24:52And of course, the self-proclaimed greatest female wrestler of all time had a lot to say.
24:58In addition to that unquestionable self-evaluation, Becky claimed to be the real Intercontinental Champion.
25:05But really, the real champ had heard enough and quickly confronted her adversary.
25:11Listen, I will admit, Sports Illustrated was right.
25:18You are the greatest of all time.
25:21And I am just a rookie.
25:22And we know that, okay?
25:24I get it.
25:25But let's not forget that this rookie beat the greatest of all time!
25:31And if I'm not mistaken, did I only beat her one time?
25:39Did I only beat her two times?
25:42Yeah, that's right, Becky, I beat you three times.
25:47I know, I know that you want your shot at this again.
25:51And to tell you the truth, you can have it anytime, anyplace.
25:55But I gotta warn you, Bex, I will stop at nothing to beat you again, okay?
26:02Because you know what?
26:03I will train until my blood, sweat, and tears are on this mat.
26:07Because now, not only am I their Intercontinental Champion,
26:11I am your Intercontinental Champion!
26:19And all I want is for you to admit that.
26:22Please just take it on the chin like the man you say you are.
26:27But you won't, will you?
26:28She won't.
26:29No, she's too busy complaining.
26:30You complain about the referee.
26:32You complain about everything under the sun.
26:34And hey, I gotta tell you, in the moment,
26:38you really don't look like the greatest of all time.
26:43I'll tell you what you look like.
26:46You look like someone who's afraid her best years are behind her.
26:50Oh, sucker punch by Becky Lynch, who's now patting away on the champion.
26:57Well, Maxine stuck a cord, she's paying for it.
27:00Maxine certainly crossed the line.
27:01The man not about to stand for that disrespect.
27:04Now parading around with Maxine's Intercontinental Championship.
27:16Now,
27:17Becky's not done yet.
27:19I mean, I think she made her point.
27:21Maxine's disrespect has drawn the ire of the man.
27:35Wait a minute.
27:36Pick the leg.
27:37And Maxine looking for an ankle lock on Becky.
27:40Maxine's got it locked in.
27:46And Becky Lynch trying to scramble away.
27:48And Maxine has got the ankle locked in.
27:51Uh-oh, we know Maxine's been putting in the work.
27:54One, two, one.
27:55Becky's screaming, trying to somehow get out of harm's way here.
28:02Dupree trying to prove to Becky and the world that this is no fluke.
28:06That Maxine herself is a worthy Intercontinental Champion.
28:10We have certainly seen a new side of Maxine Dupree ever since she became the Intercontinental Champion.
28:29But can the rookie champ carry the confidence all the way to another victory against the man?
28:35On January 5th, Maxine puts her Intercontinental title on the line against Becky Lynch on Croft.
28:54Bailey.
28:54Oh, no.
28:55Yeah, Morgan again.
28:57You need three officials out here.
28:59Liv Morgan from behind.
29:01The official dealing with Roxanne.
29:04Morgan now trying to get into the ring.
29:06And Liv has the attention of our official.
29:09And Dallas Irving trying to...
29:12Perez.
29:13And now Roxanne Perez taking off the protective covering to the middle turnbuckle.
29:18And Bailey first off the turnbuckle.
29:22Here's the cover.
29:23Meanwhile, Raquel on the other side.
29:25Roxanne had this match won.
29:27Raquel Rodriguez though.
29:28And now getting into it with Liv Morgan.
29:30Look out.
29:42Lyra taking out Liv.
29:44And Raquel.
29:47Talk about an implosion.
29:50And Bailey now.
29:52Bailey in a back suplex.
29:53I need you.
29:55This isn't the guy that I need.
29:56Where's the grasshop, Jackie Rock?
29:58Where's the grasshop, Jackie Rock?
30:00Where's the grasshop, Jackie Rock?
30:01Oh!
30:01What the?
30:02Come on, James!
30:04Come on, James!
30:05Come on, James!
30:06Come on, James!
30:07Oh, my God!
30:08Oh, the light bulb just switched on.
30:10Buddy knee by Bailey.
30:12It's like Lyra found the key to unlock whatever the hell's happening in Bailey's head.
30:17Come on, James!
30:18Come on, baby!
30:18Let's go!
30:19Look at this!
30:21Double knees by Bailey.
30:23Talk about a change.
30:24You ain't kidding.
30:26Bailey now looking to make a climb to the top turnbuckle.
30:30Perez is down.
30:31And Bailey delivers the elbow to Roxanne Perez.
30:36The cover!
30:37One, two, three!
30:39Bailey with the win!
30:43Here is your winner, Bailey!
30:47Well, Corey, Bailey with a big win, but what a mess for the Judgment Day.
30:51I mean, Liv Morgan accompanied Roxanne Perez out to the ring.
30:54Everything was going fine for Roxanne and company.
30:58What's all this?
31:02Well, me and Liv had everything handled until Raquel decided to come out.
31:05What was that?
31:06Hey, I was just trying to help.
31:07You know, something you guys should have done last week when Nikki interrupted my match?
31:12We were just doing what you asked us to do.
31:15But do you know what?
31:16Do you know what?
31:16You're right.
31:17You're right.
31:17She was just trying to help.
31:18That's what we're all trying to do.
31:19We're all just trying to help each other because that's what family do.
31:22And the Judgment Day is a family.
31:24Yeah.
31:24Okay?
31:25It's Christmas, guys.
31:26We all just got to get back on the same page.
31:27Well, I'd love to be on the same page, but first we need to know what everybody is doing.
31:31You know what?
31:32You're right.
31:33And I don't need this.
31:33I have a championship match that I need to prepare for.
31:36Good luck.
31:40Well, as always, things were calm, cool, and collected in the Judgment Day clubhouse last
31:46Monday.
31:47All right.
31:47Maybe they were a little bit more confrontational, contemptuous, and chaotic.
31:51But hey, I'm sure they'll work it out eventually like they always managed to do.
31:55But Raquel Rodriguez wasn't the only superstar fuming over the Women's World Championship.
32:00Nikki Bella wants her shot at Stephanie Vaquer and was determined to make the world aware,
32:05no matter how disruptive the moment.
32:07Um, excuse me, hello, if y'all could shut up for a second.
32:13The most famous person just walked into the building.
32:16Yeah, and I have something to say.
32:21So, first of all, Michigan, it seems like everyone has forgotten who I am.
32:28I am Nikki Bella, okay?
32:37I am a legend, I am a Hall of Famer, and I am a former champion.
32:44And this is what champions look like, do you got that?
32:49But you know what?
32:51I mean, how would you people know what champions look like?
32:54I mean, you root for the Lions.
33:00I mean, let's be honest.
33:02The Lions wish they were as good as the Philadelphia Eagles, am I right?
33:06Or wait, better yet, Ohio State.
33:17You are all looking at the star of this division.
33:22And there is a reason why I am back.
33:24Last week, I destroyed Raquel Rodriguez's face.
33:28Yeah, y'all saw that.
33:29And next week, I will destroy Stephanie Backhair's ring.
33:40Look, look, look, look, I get it.
33:43Stephanie is a big deal in the ring.
33:45But I am a big deal everywhere, you got that?
33:48And it's about time that that women's world title is around the waist of a true global
33:59superstar.
33:59And that is me, the legend, the one and only, and don't forget it, Nikki Bella.
34:08While Nikki Bella looks to prove that she is still a force to be reckoned with in WWE,
34:14Raquel Rodriguez wants both revenge on Nikki for costing her the championship,
34:18not to mention winning her very first singles title on Raw.
34:22And as for the champ, well, Stephanie Backhair will do whatever she can to stay on top.
34:28The women's world title is on the line Monday on Raw.
34:35Defeating John Cena at Saturday night's main event has made Gunter public enemy number one,
34:41especially after the ring general arrived to Raw two weeks ago to rub in the fact that he made
34:47the 17-time champion tap out.
34:49So it was no surprise when Gunter got booed out of the arena by fans and superstars.
34:55But it seems that Gunter wasn't finished with his celebration, as last Monday on Raw,
35:00the ring general made his way to the ring to restart his victory lap.
35:04...
35:12Now, you might want to run these over here.
35:13I need it then.
35:43I need it then.
36:13You really shouldn't be mad at me, but you should be mad at the guy that tapped out like a little.
36:43I need it then.
37:13I need it then.
37:50We'll take on Bronson Reed and Austin Theory in our main event next.
37:54It is the Visions Logan Paul against Rey Mysterio.
38:06We've got Rey Mysterio coming for you.
38:08And I bet the Masked Man shows up as well, huh?
38:11The Masked Hoodied Mystery Man shows up.
38:16Once again escaping.
38:19I mean, who is it?
38:20I don't know.
38:22At this point, I'll take the help.
38:25Logan Paul is out here looking to solve his, quote, Rey Mysterio problem.
38:30Oh, instead, Rey counters.
38:35Oh, no.
38:36Big Bronson Reed and Braun break him.
38:39Oh, they see a punch.
38:42Oh, the brass knuckles.
38:44Referee has no idea.
38:47Oh, Rey trips him up.
38:486-1-9.
38:52Rey's got the brass knuckles in hand.
38:55Whoa.
38:56The Masked Man is back for a stop.
38:59Who the hell is this guy?
39:01And now Logan Paul.
39:03Super Star Splash.
39:06Here comes Plunk.
39:22That's Austin Theory.
39:25What the hell?
39:28Ragnar shot him in half with a spear.
39:31The vision now seems more dangerous than ever.
39:47What the hell are you doing?
39:51I wanted you to know why I was wearing the mask.
39:56I wanted everybody to feel my actions before they saw my face.
40:01And I've made some bad decisions.
40:05I got comfortable.
40:07I got injured.
40:08But then I saw the vision.
40:11You didn't wait for anything.
40:13You took.
40:14And that's me now.
40:16I take.
40:19Really?
40:20Really.
40:22You take?
40:24Yeah.
40:25And I know the vision's got a match tonight.
40:27And I'd love to take that opportunity and help out.
40:32Really?
40:34Really.
40:38Interesting.
40:41Very interesting.
40:42Intrigued is the best way to describe Paul Heyman after speaking with Austin Theory and
40:50the Oracle is quick to put Theory's words to the test.
40:54While it might have taken some convincing from Paul to Brigger and Reed to allow Theory to
40:59sit with them, after a while the pair agreed, resulting with Bronson stepping up to team up
41:05with Theory in a tag team match against CM Punk and Rey Mysterio.
41:13Seems like it's just waking Bronson Reed up.
41:20Reed now sending Puck into the corner.
41:24Punk got the boot up just in time.
41:26Now the champ making the climb to the top turnbuckle.
41:30Punk top rope.
41:31Oh, and a flying clothesline by Punk takes Reed off his feet.
41:37Punk now into the cover.
41:39Isn't it enough to put Reed away?
41:40And a kick out of two by Reed.
41:46Take another look at this.
41:47CM Punk soaring through the sky with a clothesline right on the money.
41:51Takes down Ozzilla.
41:53And understandably, Punk wanted to knock Theory off to neutralize the threat.
41:57But that momentary hesitation may have been the only thing that let Bronson Reed kick out.
42:03And now Mysterio.
42:04Uh-oh.
42:05With Bronson Reed tied up.
42:10Mysterio sends Reed into position.
42:14Tag made.
42:15Theory's legal.
42:15Mysterio didn't see it.
42:16You're right.
42:17Now he does.
42:17Oh my God.
42:18What a collision.
42:19What a collision.
42:21The impact by Theory.
42:23What a wise move by Theory to make the tag.
42:25Saving Reed there.
42:27Great situational awareness by Austin Theory.
42:33Mysterio sends Theory into the second rope.
42:37Ray Mysterio with a 6-1-9.
42:40Gonna drop the dime.
42:42Cover.
42:44Bronson Reed pulling Mysterio off the cover.
42:47Oh, Zilla in the right place at the right time.
42:54Just flattened the Hall of Famer.
42:58And now here comes CM Punk.
43:01Driving Bronson Reed right into our announce table.
43:04And now the fight right here in front of us.
43:09Both men in the timekeeper's area.
43:13Austin Theory now all on his own inside the ring.
43:16And Ray slowly making his way back into the square circle.
43:21Ray and Theory are legal.
43:27Mysterio stops Theory for the moment.
43:29Another right hand connects.
43:31Austin Theory on spaghetti legs.
43:35Ray gonna go up top.
43:40Austin Theory.
43:42Again, great awareness by Austin Theory.
43:46Quickness.
43:49Oh!
43:50Stomp!
43:51A stomp by Theory.
43:53A cover on Ray.
43:55And a win by The Vision.
43:58And now CM Punk back into the mix.
44:01But the stomp delivered by Austin Theory.
44:05I can't say for certain.
44:06Only Paul Heyman knows.
44:08But I'd say Austin Theory nailed his audition.
44:11Well, I was gonna ask you the question.
44:17Did Austin Theory prove his worth tonight?
44:21Oh, look out!
44:22And brought Branker now!
44:24Branker going after CM Punk!
44:26These two meet in two weeks for the world title.
44:29And now Austin Theory runs into a right hand.
44:33CM Punk on fire right now.
44:35Swinging at anything that moves.
44:37Look out, Punk!
44:38Spare!
44:39And if Branker hits that two weeks from tonight, the Branker era will be here.
44:49If that sphere is a premonition into CM Punk's future on January 5th, then the best in the world
44:55will need to rethink his strategy if he wishes to retain the World Heavyweight Championship
45:00against The Vision's Mad Dog.
45:03With neither Stephanie Vaquer, Nikki Bella, nor Raquel Rodriguez satisfied with the outcome
45:08of the last championship match, the best way forward is a triple threat between Vaquer,
45:14Bella, and Rodriguez to discover who is truly the Women's World Champion.
45:20Jimmy and Jey Uso look to quickly climb back to the top of the tag team mountain by taking
45:25on AJ Childs and Dragon League for the championship gold this Monday on Raw.
45:32Oh, the action is packed in the upcoming weeks with more than five golden rings up for grabs,
45:39but we got to put one foot in front of the other if we want to discover which superstars
45:45will earn gold or coal.
45:47So while we wait for the jingle of the starting bell, I'm Megan Morant, and I'll be right here
45:53next time to recap the cause and effect of everything WWE this week in WWE.
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