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WWE Main Event Season 14 Episode 52
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01:01What's going on, everyone? Welcome on in to part two of the Best of Main Event.
01:06I'm your host, Megan Morant, and last week we set the bar sky high
01:10as we relive the most unforgettable moments from 2025.
01:14And believe it or not, we might just clear that bar today.
01:17This week's show is packed with even more incredible performances,
01:20and it all begins with a superstar who made Main Event her personal proving ground.
01:26Lyra Valkyria competed on Main Event four times in 2025,
01:30and every single time she stepped through those ropes, she was on a mission.
01:34But before we go any further, let's look back at Lyra's quest for championship gold.
01:44Last week, I walked into Raw ready to become a history maker.
01:49The following contest is for the WWE Women Intercontinental Championship!
02:00And that meant spreading my wings and shedding any dead feathers
02:03that made me doubt the heights I knew I was capable of reaching.
02:07I took fear, I took doubt, and I used them to become something more.
02:17And now that I have this, it's about what comes next.
02:26And what comes next is building a legacy as a valiant fighter.
02:32Women's Intercontinental Champion.
02:35And now that I have this, it's about what comes next.
02:39And what comes next is building a legacy as a valiant fighting women's Intercontinental Champion.
02:50Lyra Valkyria etched her name into WWE history
02:59when she became the inaugural Women's Intercontinental Champion,
03:03holding the title for an impressive 144 days
03:07before losing the gold to her former friend and mentor, the man, Becky Lynch.
03:12But Lyra didn't spend long dwelling on the loss.
03:16Just two months removed from dropping the title,
03:18she was back on Main Event to test herself against another former champion, Kairi Sane.
03:41The following contest is scheduled for one call.
03:45Introducing first, from Dublin, Ireland, Lyra Valkyria!
03:54Getting the action started with the resilient and mystical warrior.
03:57She's looking to add another feather of victory to her collection right here today.
04:02We welcome you in, Blake Howard, alongside the voice of NXT, Vic Joseph.
04:06Vic, I know you're still feeling the heat from last weekend at HeatWade.
04:09Certainly am excited to be here with you, ready to get the action underway.
04:12And these are two superstars I'm very familiar with.
04:16The first being Lyra Valkyria, a former NXT Women's Champion.
04:22As Lyra certainly had an incredible couple years here in the WWE,
04:26Vic, her opponent tonight can certainly match one of those accolades.
04:29Certainly can.
04:30And you know what?
04:30I think a lot of people have been sleeping on Kairi Sane.
04:33And her opponent, accompanied by Asuka,
04:54representing the Kabuki Warriors,
04:57Kairi Sane!
05:03Well, from the battlefield to the high seas as the Pirate Princess set for action.
05:07Both superstars certainly looking to make some noise,
05:09get the attention of Raw General Manager Adam Kearse.
05:12But as we talked about, Vic,
05:13two former NXT Women's Champions set for battle.
05:17They're two very decorated individuals throughout their time in WWE.
05:20I don't want to get it twisted.
05:21You're looking at Kairi Sane and Asuka,
05:23former WWE Women's Tag Team Champions.
05:25You're talking about someone in Lyra Valkyria,
05:28who is a former WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion.
05:31So there's a lot at stake here with these two women.
05:34Because if you start to dig deeper, Blake,
05:36you start to think about championship pictures.
05:39You start thinking about championship contention moving on here through 2025.
05:43Of course, the situation around the Women's World Championship,
05:46a bit cloudy right now.
05:47So a lot at stake for both superstars.
05:50A lot at stake, too, for General Manager of Monday Night Raw, Adam Kearse.
05:53I mean, there's a lot on his plate.
05:54It just seems that every week there's more thrown onto his back.
05:58He, though, has done a phenomenal job at handling all the superstars,
06:02all the situations that have been thrown his way.
06:04But I am very interested to see what happens
06:06with the Women's World Championship Mondays on Raw.
06:10Talk about the jockeying for position in the tag team ranks
06:13that Adam Kearse has to deal with on a weekly basis.
06:15And now right here as we're looking at two potential contenders
06:20for the Women's World Championship here as the bell sounds are underway, Vic.
06:25But going back to some championship contention,
06:27how much frustration is Lyra feeling after being unable to recapture
06:30that Women's Intercontinental title at SummerSlam for Becky Lee?
06:33Well, wouldn't you be frustrated?
06:34Of course.
06:35I mean, there would be frustration in going through your blood, too, right?
06:38It'd be boiling a little bit.
06:39So she's got to go out here and do what she's done her whole career.
06:42Stay calm, stay cool, stay collected, focus on the task at hand,
06:45pick up a victory, and restart building momentum.
06:48That was, of course.
06:49And also hope that Nikki Bella can capture
06:51the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship
06:54so she could have another opportunity.
06:56Indeed, as Lyra, of course, cannot get an opportunity at Becky Lynch.
06:59But in that matchup, Vic, what did she ultimately prove to her former mentor?
07:03I think she proved to her former mentor a long time ago
07:05that she's just as good, if not better.
07:07If you look at the win-loss record between the two,
07:10it's pretty good for Lyra Valkyria.
07:12As Lyra looking to stay one step ahead of Kyrie Sane right now.
07:15But, of course, in that matchup, we saw Lyra have her hands full.
07:18And seemingly now, Lyra's emotions,
07:20how do they currently sit as it relates to one vein?
07:23I don't necessarily know that answer because, look,
07:25I don't like to speak for other individuals.
07:27I don't like to speak for other people.
07:28But when it comes to Lyra Valkyria,
07:30she is someone who maybe wears her heart on her sleeve.
07:32She tells you how she feels.
07:34As right now, the WWE Universe reacting to Lyra Valkyria.
07:38As Lyra, again, staying one step ahead of Kyrie Sane.
07:42Big take down there.
07:43Here we go.
07:43Hooks the outside leg.
07:44Only gets one right now.
07:46But, Vic, flat out, if it wasn't for Bayley,
07:47would Lyra Valkyria be the women's Intercontinental champ?
07:50Well, I would like to think she would be.
07:53But as Booker T would tell you,
07:54woulda, coulda, shoulda.
07:56Don't really know the answer to that one.
07:58So let's not play hypotheticals.
07:59Let's just talk about the here and the now.
08:01There's no championship gold around her waist.
08:03And her opponent is also looking to get championship gold back around hers.
08:07And here in the now is Kyrie Sane maintaining control,
08:09going to the top rope.
08:11We know how comfortable she is up there.
08:13Lyra charges in.
08:15You know, it's something else that we need to talk about with both these women.
08:18They have their eye on what's going on in NXT and the NXT women's division.
08:22You talk about a plethora of talent down there.
08:25We talk about two former NXT women's champions right here, Vic.
08:28Of course, in a couple of weeks, we return to the place that Kyrie Sane made it all happen
08:33at full sail for a major homecoming.
08:35Big shot there to Lyra.
08:36Hooks the outside leg.
08:38And look, there's a lot going on with Kyrie Sane too, Blake.
08:40I mean, all the drama surrounding EOS Sky, as we saw this past week on Raw,
08:44where is she?
08:45Where is her head at?
08:46Is right now, what's she trying to do?
08:48As Kyrie Sane bringing Lyra Valkyria to the apron here,
08:51a very dangerous part of the ring.
08:52As Kyrie, tying Lyra up here, Vic.
08:59Oh!
09:01Yikes.
09:01That's certainly a shot that rings throughout the arena.
09:03I wish she'd come over here and do that to you.
09:05Why do you say that?
09:07Eh, just one of those days.
09:10As Lyra in a tough spot right now, and Kyrie Sane, you see Asuka on the outside.
09:14Vic, they could be looking at a third women's tag title run.
09:16They could be, but right now Lyra Valkyria trying to block, trying to shift the momentum of momentum in this matchup.
09:23Able to create a little bit of separation, and let's see if Lyra's going to fly.
09:27Some dangerous waters here!
09:30And Lyra dropping Kyrie Sane.
09:34You see Asuka starting to cheer on her tag team partner.
09:35Gotta keep your eye on Asuka, though.
09:37She's starting to get a little too close.
09:39And now Lyra looking to add another feather to that collection right here, Vic.
09:43She's going all the way upstairs.
09:44Target acquired.
09:45Just like Kyrie, very comfortable.
09:47Oh, no.
09:48But a big miss, and now Kyrie looking to capitalize here.
09:52This calculation by Valkyria.
09:54And we know Sane looking to go to the top of the stacked Raw women's division.
09:58Alabama slam.
09:59Into the jet knife cover.
10:01And Lyra able to escape, Vic.
10:03This one back and forth right here.
10:04A lot to prove for both superstars.
10:06We know we've talked about it already.
10:07When again in championship contention, I think also when you're Kyrie Sane,
10:11when you're talking about Asuka as well,
10:13they're trying to send a message somewhat to EO Sky.
10:17They laid it down.
10:18Do not talk to.
10:20Do not befriend.
10:21Do not help Rhea Ripley.
10:23Maybe Kyrie Sane let out a little extra aggression as this matchup goes on.
10:27But a nice combination offense from Valkyria.
10:29We've certainly seen that tension between Asuka and EO Sky.
10:32You almost wonder, is Kyrie Sane doing that damage control?
10:35Damn.
10:35And there's a big spinning back fist into the cover.
10:38Will that do it?
10:39I don't know how Lyra Valkyria was able to kick out.
10:44I mean, that was flush.
10:47Talk about a stunner right there.
10:48But now Kyrie, she might be looking to end things right here.
10:52Asuka echoing that sentiment.
10:54And now Kyrie Sane looks to fly, Vic.
10:58Didn't work earlier for Lyra Valkyria.
11:00We'll see.
11:01And looked a little bit too much.
11:02I don't know how Lyra's back up.
11:04Sane is a genuine highlight reel here.
11:06Going for it all into the crossbody.
11:08But Lyra rolls through.
11:09Oh, nice change of momentum.
11:11Look at the power.
11:13Look at the strength.
11:14Channeling the spear of the Morgan here.
11:17Knight wing.
11:18And add another feather to Lyra's collection.
11:24Here is your winner, Lyra Valkyria.
11:30That win doesn't just build momentum.
11:32It also lets Adam Pearce know, when the opportunity rises, I will soar, I will flourish.
11:41What a victory for Lyra Valkyria.
11:44Lyra Valkyria proved exactly why she carries herself like a champion.
11:48Gunning out a big win over Kyrie Sane on her way to four straight victories on main event in 2025.
11:54And speaking of streaks, the War Raiders were on an absolute rampage this year.
12:00Eric and Ivar entered their matchup against Los Americanos with a perfect 9-0 record, demolishing anyone who dares stand in their way.
12:09But Los Americanos, they weren't intimidated.
12:11They were hungry.
12:12And they were looking to shock the world.
12:15That tag team clash is headed your way next on the best of main event.
12:19Is that after Dallas?
12:20Spool.
12:43I don't know.
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13:13Ah, the Royal Rumble has always held a special place in my heart because there's just nothing
13:20quite like it.
13:2130 superstars, one ring, and a ticket to WrestleMania hanging in the balance.
13:25It's chaotic, unpredictable, and the perfect way to launch the road to WrestleMania.
13:30I would bet these four superstars have that same dream in mind.
13:34And with the way the War Raiders competed this year, you can't blame them for eyeing a spot
13:38in the men's Royal Rumble match.
13:40Eric and Ivar entered their showdown with Los Americanos riding an impressive nine-match
13:46win streak on Main Event.
13:47But even the strongest runs meet resistance as Los Americanos came in looking to shock
13:53the world while the War Raiders pushed toward a milestone 10th straight victory.
13:58Oh, Vic, you ready for war once again?
14:04I'm wondering how many meat analogies you're going to make during this matchup.
14:08But to answer your question, I'm always ready for war.
14:12The following is a tag team match.
14:29He's kidding for one call.
14:31He's introducing Kurtz at a combined weight of 597 pounds.
14:38Eric and Ivar, the War Raiders!
14:44Blake, we're ready for war tonight, but we certainly had a showdown earlier this week
14:49between NXT and TNA.
14:52What a week it has been, and it continues today in Perth with Crown Jewel.
14:58And that showdown certainly was heavy in the tag team division this past Tuesday.
15:02As for the second consecutive week here, the War Raiders on Main Event this year as they
15:07look to keep making their championship case to Raw GM Adam Pearce.
15:10Speaking of GMs, I've got to give a lot of credit to the NXT general manager, that being
15:15Ava and those that work for her, such as the Prime Minister of Evolve, Stevie Turner,
15:20and the one and only Mr. Rob Stone, to work so well with TNA Director of Authority,
15:25Santino Morello.
15:28And our opponents, accompanied by a grande Americano, at a combined weight of 380 pounds,
15:45Los Americanos!
15:50Well, for the first time here on Main Event...
15:51So what are you going to say now, Blake?
15:53There's three of them.
15:53What crazy conspiracy do you have now?
15:58Is that Chad Gable?
15:59Are you telling me Chad Gable is one of these three?
16:01He could be.
16:01Is he?
16:02I don't know for a fact.
16:03But earlier, every time we saw him before, he always, oh, that shit, yet you spoke with
16:07so much authority and conviction.
16:10Listen, the...
16:11Is he out there now?
16:11The rumor mills run wild right there, but...
16:14Listen, Vic, I know you're getting your Crown Jewel party started early here for Los Americanos.
16:18Show some respect.
16:19These are all three, our legendary luchadors.
16:23The more that I've learned about them by talking to Corey Graves, who, of course, is the voice
16:27of AAA, he has talked about how these three men have battled the likes of Milmascaris,
16:33Blue Demon, Super Porky, as a matter of fact.
16:36All three of these men have statues being built of them just outside of Mexico City, by the
16:41way.
16:41I don't think you've ever been to those cities, but that is what I have been told from Corey
16:44Graves.
16:45So how long have they been around?
16:47Oh, well over a decade.
16:48I mean, it made their name throughout Mexico.
16:50You see what they're doing right now in this matchup.
16:53I mean, this is a huge, huge matchup for main event.
16:56We are all a part of history in the making.
16:59So I guess we can call this Uno in here right now?
17:02See, this is what you think you're funny.
17:04They're not the Los Conquistadors.
17:06You know what?
17:07Keep it up.
17:08I'm already calling Braun Breaker after, and after this, we have a conversation with
17:12these three.
17:13As Ivar shuts down any offense right here from Los Americanos, but talking about the War
17:17Raiders, how many times do they need to defeat the New Day to prove a point?
17:21Look, that's a great question.
17:22That's one that I cannot answer.
17:24That is for the general manager of Monday Night Raw.
17:26But look, as much as we want to talk about the opponents in here being renowned in Mexico,
17:30the War Raiders are well known in Japan.
17:32And Booker tells me all the time how helpful going over to Japan was early in his career.
17:37Look at these double teams right here by Los Americanos.
17:40And a big pose.
17:42Oh, and so now you like them?
17:43Don't let that entrance fool you.
17:45I mean, it was grand.
17:46It was impressible.
17:47When the bell rings, it is all business for these two.
17:51As they look to control the pace right here against Ivar, of course, El Grande Americano
17:55has had his issues with AJ Styles.
17:57And tonight, Vic, the phenomenal one.
17:58And John Cena, one final time.
18:00One final time.
18:01It's going to be absolutely amazing as another quick tag was made.
18:05I guess, is this Dose now?
18:07You called him Uno at the start of the matchup.
18:10I'm sorry.
18:10I got confused.
18:12One's wearing blue.
18:13One's wearing red.
18:14Like, how hard is it to figure out?
18:16So Uno and blue, Dose and red.
18:18You call him whenever you want.
18:19Because after this, you're going to have some words with all three of these men as a tag was made.
18:22Some high elevation right there.
18:24Here comes Eric.
18:24And, of course, Eric.
18:26My word.
18:26They're going to continue this pace right now.
18:28War Raiders, by the way, so well-rounded.
18:31And I do think at times it's forgotten how unique they are.
18:34The blend of power and athleticism.
18:36Not to mention the uncanny ability to know where the other one is at.
18:39Like we're seeing on display with the power right now for these two.
18:43And, of course, that tag team cohesion.
18:45And it looks like Eric going to pick up Ivar.
18:47That's a whole lot of meat right there, Vic.
18:49Here's your first meat reference.
18:50And also, I forgot to mention the combination offense.
18:53They are truly the total package.
18:55Sending Los Americanos to the outside.
18:57El Grande Americano trying to get them back.
18:59But right now, the War Raiders in control here on Main Event.
19:02It's almost time to celebrate the new year.
19:25Fear and evil has risen against.
19:36Big tag team match here on Main Event.
19:38Eric and Ivar controlling things right now against Los Americanos.
19:42And look at Eric right now with this high elevation.
19:46All the blood rushing to the head here of Dose.
19:48As much as we talked about in the opening matchup with the tag team division in SmackDown.
19:51And you already brought up the new day.
19:55War Raiders don't care who they face.
19:57They don't care what show it's on, what brand, what day of the week.
20:00They are out here to punish and pick up victories.
20:02But the referee was distracted.
20:04And look at what's going on now.
20:06Combination offense indeed.
20:07But this time from Los Americanos.
20:11And driving Eric face first.
20:13Here we go.
20:14Los Americanos into the cover.
20:15Shoulders are down.
20:17I got to give a lot of credit to El Grande Americano here on the outside.
20:20Recruiting two of his friends to help guide them, build them up.
20:23And now they are here in the WWE.
20:25Well, Vic, you certainly can't discount quite the skill set inside the ring here for Los Americanos.
20:30You know, and when you talk to, you know, Corey Graves, who obviously knows these guys so very well with everything going on in AAA.
20:35I think something is forgotten is when these three men started their careers over a decade ago in Mexico.
20:41They had to fight to survive.
20:43They had to fight to eat.
20:45The winner's purse, so to speak, that Booker always talks about on Tuesday.
20:48Go into the pay window.
20:49So that's why I'm saying now you're seeing a more aggressive style from these two.
20:53And what did you call it?
20:54This is Dos in your words?
20:56I believe it is.
20:57Those are your words, not mine.
20:58He's the aggressor of the group.
21:00He's the one that's going to ground, pound, and tear your ligaments apart.
21:03Trying to do that to Eric right here.
21:05Eric trying to get up and make a tag, but shuts him right down yet again.
21:08Of course, we've got a big tag team clash right here, tag made.
21:11But, of course, another big one on the horizon.
21:13L.A. Knight now has CM Punk by his side in a battle with the Megastars' new rivals, the Usos.
21:18Huge match still to come.
21:19Monday Night Raw, nice double suplex.
21:23Listen, Vic, can't take it away from them.
21:24These guys really working well together.
21:25They've been working together for well over a decade.
21:27I've now told you that three times, Blake.
21:29Do you just not accept the fact of the grandeur, the lineage, the history that we're witnessing right now on main event?
21:37The War Raiders have been on quite a roll on Monday Night Raw as well as main event right now.
21:41But Los Americanos looking to throw a wrench in the plans, of course.
21:44Everyone looking at the Judgment Day in those World Tag Team Championships.
21:47We talked earlier about that SmackDown tag team division really getting clouded.
21:51Raw is getting pretty stacked as well.
21:52It is.
21:52And you look at NXT as well.
21:55How about that showdown this past Tuesday?
21:56That showdown was absolutely amazing.
21:58And that's what I'm talking about.
21:59Everybody's so hungry right now in the WWE no matter what the brand is.
22:05Everyone wants their name in the marquee.
22:06And for the War Raiders, they know that every victory is so important to get their name back in the championship contention.
22:14As Eric on the comeback trail right here.
22:15And Vic, ultimately, what has that roadblock been for the War Raiders in the tag team division?
22:19I don't like to throw the New Day under the bus, but I think it's because the New Day is scared.
22:24I mean, that just means...
22:26El Grande Americano now El Grande, a manager right there on the outside.
22:31You didn't even know the word to use, but I'll let you slide on that one.
22:34But whatever he's managing didn't work out because the advice is not very good whenever someone's running in to someone like Ivar.
22:42Ooh!
22:43Over 300 pounds coming crashing down right there.
22:46Maybe a stick and move strategy, but it's not going to work right here.
22:55Flattened.
22:56That was a rump roast.
22:57It's Dose.
22:59And now Uno in here.
23:01It's not Uno and Dose, Blake.
23:03Show some respect.
23:05As Eric and Ivar are starting to cook right now.
23:08Ivar hasn't been positioned.
23:09Double underhook.
23:10Into the power bomb.
23:11Nice.
23:11Sits out with it.
23:12Shoulders are down.
23:13And a big save right there.
23:16This one's starting to break down a bit.
23:17All four superstars are in.
23:20As Los Americanos looking to pull off a major upset.
23:23Oh!
23:24And a gut buster there by Eric.
23:27And a big knee right underneath the jaw.
23:30Oh!
23:31And the action flying right here, Vic.
23:34You can say it again.
23:35This is that speed.
23:36This is that quickness.
23:37This is, what, ten years of high-level Lucha Libre action.
23:43Oh!
23:43Well, I spoke a little bit too soon.
23:46As Ivar showing off this.
23:47Wait a minute.
23:48Vic, what did he just take out of his trunks?
23:50I think we've seen it in the past.
23:52And he handed it over.
23:54And the referee loading it up in his mask right now.
23:58The referee didn't see it.
23:59Referee checking on one of the Americanos.
24:01Ivar trying to take advantage.
24:02He gets clipped from behind.
24:04He can say that again.
24:04And just his knees buckled.
24:06And now the double team in place right here.
24:09Divide and conquer.
24:11Oh!
24:11He can destroy in that loaded mask.
24:13Indeed, the mask connects into the cover.
24:16Do you believe in miracles?
24:17That is an upset.
24:20Here are your winners.
24:22Los Americanos!
24:25As much as I want to talk about over a decade of experience,
24:29coming here to the WWE, taking on a team like the War Raiders,
24:32you've got to consider that an upset.
24:33It's a massive upset for the first time in 2025.
24:36The War Raiders lose here on Main Event.
24:38Let's take a look.
24:39The double team with that loaded mask comes into play.
24:42And Los Americanos come away with a huge win.
24:52Los Americanos delivered one of the biggest shocks of the year,
24:56ending the War Raiders' undefeated streak here on Main Event in stunning fashion.
25:00And the intensity only builds from there,
25:03as Natalya and Maxine Dupree step into the ring
25:05to face Carmen Petrovic and Lainey Reed
25:08in a high-stakes tag team clash that promises plenty of fireworks
25:12next on the Best of Main Event.
25:13We stay on the rise.
25:23Yeah!
25:27Give me the glory.
25:28Give me the glory.
25:30I got the world in the palm of my hand.
25:32I've been a story.
25:33I cannot be sorry.
25:34I gave them the glory.
25:35It's all in the plans.
25:37That was just part of the plan.
25:40Give me the glory.
25:41the women's intercontinental champ
25:47Becky Lynch defending
25:49in the world's most famous arena
25:51Maxine, Becky
25:53at Madison Square Garden
25:55oh what a hot start for Maxine
25:58Becky Lynch is writhing in pain
26:03wow
26:04what a reversal
26:06what's on the road
26:10now Lynch is right in the face
26:13of referee Jessica Card
26:14oh come on now
26:24AJ Lee
26:26high flying cross body
26:31as massive a title chasing upset as you will see
26:41Maxine Dupree this night is yours for women's intercontinental champ
26:562025 was a breakout year for Maxine Dupree
26:59a year defined by growth, grit, and a lot of guidance
27:03from one of the best to ever do it
27:05under the watchful eye of the self-proclaimed best of all time
27:09Maxine has been pushed, challenged, and molded into a superstar
27:14with real championship pedigree
27:15and that hard work paid off in spectacular fashion
27:19when Maxine Dupree stunned the entire WWE universe
27:22by defeating the man Becky Lynch
27:24to become just the third women's intercontinental champion
27:28in WWE history
27:29a career defining moment no doubt
27:32but before the gold and the history making victory
27:35Maxine teamed up with her mentor Natalia
27:37in a tag team showdown
27:39against Carmen Petrovich
27:41and Lainey Reed
27:42right here on Main Event
27:43the following contest
28:02is a tag team match
28:05to do for one fall
28:06introducing first
28:08accompanied by Akira Tozawa
28:11the team of
28:13Maxine Dupree
28:15and Natalia
28:18getting the action started here
28:20going straight to the Heart Dungeon
28:22this brand new tag team
28:23looking for some momentum
28:24to kickstart a massive weekend
28:27as we welcome you in here
28:29Blake Howard alongside the voice of NXT
28:32Vic Joseph
28:32great to be back here on Main Event
28:34well I'm
28:34I'm glad you're back
28:37are you though?
28:37I am glad that you're back
28:39how did snorkeling go?
28:40listen I gotta prepare for Perth
28:41coming up in a couple months
28:42well you know what
28:43I know what you're trying to do
28:45you're trying to get me all fired up here early on
28:48I'm ready for an exciting tag team contest
28:50look at the color coordination amongst these three
28:53Natalia out here taking selfies
28:55among the WWE Universe
28:57Tozawa sitting right there
28:59center of the ring
28:59how can you not smile
29:01when you see this trio?
29:03look at the stamina monster there
29:04now that's a hat
29:05that he could really run
29:06you know what that is a hat
29:07that is something
29:09I will say that
29:10that is something
29:11well there is a woman that I am
29:31very familiar with
29:33from NXT
29:34and our opponents
29:55the team of
29:56Laney Reed
29:58well we know we have one future hall of famer
30:04on the first team
30:05to perhaps a pair of future greats right here
30:07as NXT represented once again here on main event
30:10a relative newcomer in Laney Reed
30:12alongside a superstar
30:13who was once
30:14in Maxine Dupree's current position
30:16you take a look at this matchup
30:18and I've been thinking about this all day
30:19I know these two women very well
30:20you do as well down
30:21in Orlando
30:22at the performance center
30:24this is such a huge opportunity
30:27for Reed and Petrovic
30:29win, lose, or draw
30:30just to have the opportunity
30:32to step in this ring
30:34in this environment
30:35on this show
30:36is a massive
30:37massive chance for them
30:39and of course
30:40with the women's tag team titles
30:41on the line
30:42kicking off SummerSlam
30:43Saturday of course here
30:44this weekend in New Jersey
30:46going to be an incredible weekend
30:48of action
30:48Vic here
30:49the first women's tag team match
30:50on main event since mid-January
30:52a lot at stake right here
30:53for both teams
30:53that's a great stat
30:54and I'm glad you brought up
30:55Maxine and Carmen Petrovic
30:56and this is the spot
30:58and under this tutelage
30:59and all that
30:59because look
31:00Maxine has really found
31:01the right mentor
31:02and I believe she is
31:04she is going to have
31:05bigger and better things
31:06come her way
31:06if she stays under the wing
31:08of Natalya
31:08and Vic
31:09last year on NXT
31:10we did see Carmen Petrovic
31:11sitting under the learning tree
31:12of Natalya
31:13looks like things have done
31:14a bit of a 180
31:15we'll look for Petrovic
31:16she's gold-blooded
31:17she's been close to becoming
31:18the WWE Evolve
31:20Women's Champion
31:21a few weeks back
31:22but when it comes to Carmen Petrovic
31:24she's trying to do things
31:25on her own
31:25and again
31:26to each their own
31:27on their journey
31:27here in the WWE
31:28Natalya
31:29another superstar
31:30who almost recently secured
31:31Evolve Women's Championship gold
31:32as looks like
31:34she's going right for
31:34that sharpshooter here
31:35Carmen of course
31:36spent some time
31:37in the dungeon
31:38look at a counter
31:39and crawls right to the corner
31:40and now Lady Reed
31:41we're going to feel
31:42the southern sets
31:43for the very first time
31:44here on main event
31:45yeah Reed certainly has
31:46some southern charm
31:47but has no southern hospitality
31:49but how will she fare
31:51stepping into the ring
31:52against Natalya
31:54this is her big shot
31:55right there
31:55it is Lady Reed
31:56and she's sent for a ride
31:58as the boom
31:59oh
32:00connects with Natty by nature
32:01Natalya looking to go
32:02right back to that
32:03sharpshooter
32:04and Vic
32:05we've seen Natalya
32:06from Raw to evolve
32:07to the reality of wrestling
32:08last weekend in AAA
32:09what is Natalya proving
32:11to the world right now
32:12what amazes me about Natalya
32:13is for as long as she has been
32:15in the WWE
32:16for all the records
32:17for all the championships
32:19she is still reinventing herself
32:21evolving for the love of the game
32:23bringing along someone
32:24like Maxine
32:25bringing along someone
32:27like Tozawa
32:28Bloodsport
32:29Reality of Wrestling
32:30which you mentioned
32:30oh
32:31what a kick
32:33behind the official
32:34you mentioned Bloodsport
32:35Carmen Petrovic
32:36bringing a big shot in there
32:38right on Natalya
32:40now Lainey Reed unloading
32:41and this tag team Vic
32:43coming together
32:44for the first time
32:44really looking to turn some heads
32:46yeah look at Lainey Reed
32:47someone who will
32:48smile to you
32:50face to face
32:51and then stab you
32:52right in the back
32:53we see Lainey Reed
32:55we saw her first match
32:56in NXT
32:57a couple of months back
32:58competing for the
32:58NXT Women's Championship
33:00against JC Jane
33:01defeated Fia Hale
33:02certainly made a big impact
33:04thus far in NXT
33:05well I'm glad you brought that up
33:06because she took on
33:07double champion
33:08JC Jane
33:08put a little respect
33:09on her name
33:10I get yelled at
33:10every Tuesday for that
33:11she pushed JC Jane
33:12to her limit
33:13was credited by the way
33:15by Charlotte Flair
33:15for helping her
33:16get back for Smackdown
33:18and obviously get her ready
33:19for SummerSlam
33:21Lainey Reed
33:22certainly turning some heads
33:23as she's looking to move up
33:24the charts right now
33:25oh
33:25and no lack of confidence
33:28in Lainey
33:28another quick tag here
33:29to Carmen Petrovic
33:30and Vic
33:31this chemistry
33:31starting to come along
33:32and look at that
33:33one two
33:34and there's that
33:36Shingblade
33:37into the cover
33:38hooks the outside
33:39like Carver
33:39looking for an upset
33:40Blake it's hard to argue
33:43that Carmen Petrovic
33:44isn't one of the best
33:45pure strikers
33:46in NXT
33:47and now you're seeing
33:48the evolution
33:49of her game
33:50getting to the mat
33:51getting to the ground
33:52and trying to wear down
33:53Natalya
33:54Vic
33:54to talk about evolution
33:55tonight
33:56we're going to see
33:56the friendship evolution
33:57of Alexa Bliss
33:59and Charlotte Flair
33:59they're challenging
34:00the judgment day
34:01for the gold
34:02here at SummerSlam
34:02Saturday
34:03it's going to be
34:03an amazing weekend
34:05first ever two night
34:05SummerSlam
34:06but right now
34:07I'm looking at
34:07Carmen Petrovic
34:08this would be
34:08the biggest win
34:09of the career
34:10of Petrovic and Reed
34:11if they're able
34:12to topple Maxine
34:13and the low-key legend
34:14Natalya shifts weight
34:16you see Maxine
34:16chomping at the bit
34:17wanting to get
34:17inside this matchup
34:19Lainey Reed gets the tag
34:20Natalya scratching
34:21and clawing
34:21and this goes to
34:22Petrovic and Reed
34:23they have cut that ring
34:24in half
34:24Maxine is not even
34:25officially I don't think
34:26has gotten into this matchup
34:27it's been quite some time
34:28since Maxine's made
34:29any sort of impact
34:30but Natalya
34:31oh
34:32Reed never got hit
34:33that hard
34:34on the track
34:35at Jacksonville State
34:36bringing that force
34:37looking for the tag
34:38and here she comes
34:40Maxine Dupree
34:41Vic
34:41we've seen that confidence
34:42continue to grow
34:43as Maxine looking
34:44more and more comfortable
34:45inside that ring
34:46Maxine has put in the time
34:47and now she's putting
34:48it all together
34:49on full display
34:51here on Main Event
34:53connection on the side
34:54of the head
34:54of Lainey Reed here
34:55and now Maxine Dupree
34:57something else we've
34:58talked about
34:58is all the action
34:59this weekend
34:59here we go
35:00release fisherman suplex
35:02a win here
35:03certainly would show
35:04that Maxine Natalya
35:06could be worthy
35:07of a tag team title
35:08opportunity
35:09down the line
35:10the straps are down
35:11Tozawa on the outside
35:13trying to get
35:15this one started
35:16the hips are starting
35:19to swivel Vic
35:19and Maxine
35:24looking to start
35:26this weekend off
35:26right
35:27a whoop whoop
35:29indeed
35:29hooks the outside
35:31leg into the cover
35:32oh and the dungeon
35:34dolls right on the cusp
35:34that whoop whoop
35:35almost brought him
35:36a win but there's
35:37still a lot of fight
35:38in Lainey Reed
35:39who's trying to find
35:40her partner
35:40a long way away
35:41from Petrovic
35:42both these teams
35:43looking to establish
35:43themselves a legitimate
35:44behind from behind
35:45Lainey Reed
35:46she got a handful
35:46of tights
35:47Burnley dead
35:47and almost able
35:48to steal one
35:49right on the cusp
35:50there Vic
35:50but look at Maxine
35:51staying right on top
35:52of things
35:53oh
35:53ankle lock
35:55and Natalya
35:56one of the moves
35:58that she's brought
35:59to Maxine Dupree's
36:00arsenal
36:00that ankle lock
36:02connecting in the
36:03center of the ring
36:03nowhere for Lainey
36:04to go
36:05Natalya
36:05intercepts Petrovic
36:07and here we go
36:08could be double
36:09submissions in the ring
36:10right here
36:10sharp shooter
36:13ankle lock
36:14sharp shooter
36:15and slam
36:16the dungeon door
36:18here are your
36:24winners
36:25by submission
36:27the team of
36:28Maxine Dupree
36:30and Natalya
36:32the teacher
36:35and student
36:35duo of Natalya
36:36and Maxine Dupree
36:37proved to be
36:38far too much
36:40for Carmen Petrovic
36:41and Lainey Reed
36:42to overcome
36:42and if you thought
36:44that was a lot
36:45to handle
36:45things are about
36:46to get downright
36:47seismic
36:48up next
36:49two of WWE's
36:51most powerful
36:51forces collide
36:52as Otis goes toe-to-toe
36:54with the Bulgarian
36:55brute Rusev
36:56in a heavyweight
36:57showdown
36:58that you do not
36:59want to miss
36:59that's coming
37:00your way next
37:01on the best of
37:02main events
37:03Montreal
37:08it's fight weekend
37:10Friday night
37:14Smackdown
37:15throws the first
37:16punch
37:16you want it
37:17you got it
37:18then
37:18welcome to
37:19Saturday night's
37:20main event
37:20Saturday night's
37:21main event
37:21goes for the
37:22knockout
37:22unbelievable
37:23WWE
37:24hits back-to-back
37:26nights at the
37:27Bell Center
37:27all action
37:29all weekend
37:32tickets on sale
37:34now
37:34Friday night
37:40Smackdown
37:41and Saturday
37:41night's
37:42main event
37:42are coming
37:43to the
37:44Bell Center
37:44in Montreal
37:45on Friday
37:46January 23rd
37:47and Saturday
37:48January 24th
37:49combo and
37:50individual event
37:51tickets are on
37:52sale now
37:53via Ticketmaster
37:54Montreal
37:58is in for
37:59an incredible
38:00weekend of
38:00WWE action
38:02and speaking
38:02of big time
38:03events
38:03we've saved
38:04one of our
38:04most heart
38:05hitting matches
38:06for last
38:07here on
38:07best of main
38:08event
38:08so without
38:09further ado
38:09let's close
38:10things out
38:11with one of
38:11the most
38:11physical bouts
38:12of the year
38:13Otis
38:14who spent
38:1520-25
38:15reminding everyone
38:17just how
38:17dangerous he
38:18can be
38:18stepped into
38:19the ring
38:19with a man
38:20who has built
38:21his entire
38:21career on
38:23overpowering
38:24anyone who
38:25dares stand
38:25across from
38:26him
38:26yes I am
38:27talking about
38:28the Bulgarian
38:29brute Rusev
38:30this was a
38:31heavyweight showdown
38:32in every sense
38:33it was strength
38:34grit and a test
38:35of who could
38:36hit harder
38:36and stand
38:37taller
38:37a big time
38:38collision
38:39between two
38:40men built
38:41to dominate
38:51the following
39:00contest is
39:01scheduled for
39:01one call
39:02introducing
39:04first
39:04accompanied
39:05by Akira
39:07Tozawa
39:07weighing in
39:09at 330 pounds
39:11representing
39:13the alpha
39:13academy
39:15food
39:17heads
39:18as we get
39:24set
39:25for this
39:25matchup
39:26featuring
39:27a powerful
39:28porterhouse
39:28alongside
39:29his
39:30flying
39:30filet
39:31now those
39:31aren't my
39:32words
39:32those are
39:32words of
39:33Blake Howard
39:33of course
39:34I was going to
39:34say
39:34that's not
39:35the kind
39:35of lingo
39:35I expect
39:36from you
39:36Vic Joseph
39:37what do you
39:37mean by that
39:38I'm just
39:38saying
39:39Blake Howard's
39:40uh
39:40you can dig
39:41yourself out
39:42of this
39:42later
39:42we'll get
39:43back into
39:43the matchup
39:44as we're
39:44getting set
39:44we've got
39:45to talk about
39:46what we just
39:46witnessed
39:47Otis
39:49Tozawa
39:51how are they
39:52going to
39:52respond after
39:53the effort
39:54that Maxine
39:55Dupree put
39:56in this
39:56past week
39:57I think
39:58Otis and
39:58Tozawa
39:59should be
39:59motivated
40:00I think
40:00they should
40:01be focused
40:01I think
40:01they should
40:02have some
40:02mental
40:02momentum
40:03heading into
40:04tonight
40:04well speaking
40:05about tonight
40:06I know
40:06you're excited
40:07for what's
40:07coming up
40:08it is
40:08the Survivor
40:09Series
40:10you know
40:10what I'm
40:10ready for
40:11not just
40:12Survivor Series
40:12you know
40:13what we're
40:13talking about
40:13we're talking
40:14about the
40:14disarray
40:15the lawlessness
40:16and in the
40:16words of
40:17William Briegel
40:17we're ready
40:18for war games
40:44from God's
40:52we're ready
40:53to
40:53look at the
40:54way
40:55from God's
40:57area
40:58we did
40:59hurt to
41:00Rusev!
41:02Rusev!
41:04Rusev!
41:06Rusev!
41:08Here's a coming from Kogaria!
41:12We need 270 pounds!
41:16Rusev!
41:20But all joking aside,
41:22you have known Rusev for a very,
41:24very long time.
41:26Is this, in your opinion, Byron,
41:28the most dangerous
41:30he's ever been, without question.
41:32As you said, I've had the pleasure of watching
41:34the maturation of Rusev
41:36over the years, the maturation in WWE,
41:38the maturation away from WWE,
41:40but this man right here
41:42wakes up intense.
41:44He functions intense. He only knows
41:46one mode that is intense,
41:48and that makes him one of the most
41:50dangerous superstars in WWE,
41:52period.
41:54One person who will not back down
41:58from the intensity, and Rusev is
42:00Batman, Otis.
42:02What if the showdown
42:04here in this matchup?
42:06I mean, take a look at the size
42:08of these two individuals.
42:10Rusev hovering around 310 pounds,
42:12Otis around 330,
42:14I hope the ropes are reinforced for this
42:16match, I hope the steel beams are reinforced,
42:18I hope the entire ring was reinforced for this
42:20super heavyweight clash.
42:22That's 330 pounds for breakfast and lunch
42:24as they're getting ready to go,
42:26and we talk about the effort put forth
42:28by Maxine in Monday Night Raw
42:30this past Monday in New York City.
42:34You know, these guys really thrive off
42:36success, they thrive off each other's energy
42:38as well, and that's what's gonna be interesting
42:40to me when it comes to Otis in this matchup.
42:42Will he be knocked off?
42:44Oh, and right to the throat!
42:46Couldn't even finish my sentence,
42:48the destructive nature of Rusev.
42:50There's a reason why Rusev has been known
42:52as the super athlete.
42:54Do you think he's gonna use his power?
42:56Do you think he's gonna use his strength?
42:58No, he's got some agility in that playbook as well.
43:00Well, I'll ask you this too, I mean,
43:02is there anyone in this match that
43:04actually has a true strength advantage?
43:06Well, you're seeing right now
43:08the answer to your question, Vic,
43:10not at all. Right now, Otis with the slight edge,
43:12but two men who are very equally matched
43:14in the power department.
43:16Well, Otis getting the better right now,
43:18and this would be a massive win
43:20for Otis if he's able to knock off
43:22a man like Rusev
43:24here in New York City.
43:26Think about Rusev, think about what's going on in his career.
43:28One of the competitors, hold on.
43:30Hook of the leg, into the cover, and a near fall.
43:32One of the competitors in the last time
43:34is now a tournament. Obviously a lot on his mind,
43:36but he's gotta compartmentalize those thoughts.
43:38He's gotta focus full-heartedly on Otis right now.
43:40What an emotional night it was.
43:42Inside Madison Square Garden,
43:44John Cena's final raw, but right now,
43:46Otis is down. Can he bounce back
43:48against Rusev?
43:50Yeah.
44:00Y'all talk too much.
44:02I got a bone to pick with Jade Cargill!
44:04With your big egos,
44:06and your big expectations.
44:12How strong is Jade Cargill?
44:16Putting everybody on notice.
44:18At this table,
44:20I'm that bitch.
44:22WrestleMania,
44:24Vegas,
44:26it's anyone's game.
44:28I'll make you settle again.
44:40Back on Main Event,
44:41and this is exactly what we thought it would be, Byron.
44:43It's been nothing short of a slugfest.
44:45Yeah, it's hard for you,
44:46the Rusev, Otis to maintain.
44:47Oh, nice spinning kick from Rusev.
44:50Into the cover, dropping Otis,
44:52and Otis getting that right tree trunk of an arm up.
44:55I was gonna say,
44:56it's been hard for either one of these men
44:58to have a sustained advantage in this match,
45:00because they still are equally matched.
45:02Byron, you talk about knowing Rusev for a long time.
45:04Just how tough is Rusev?
45:07He's one of the toughest men I've ever been around.
45:09I've actually trained in the gym with Rusev.
45:11One training session with him, Vic,
45:13I had two weeks of deep tissue massages,
45:15salt water baths,
45:17and perhaps with psychological therapy as well.
45:19Hey, listen, the WWE Universe trying to rally Otis
45:22here in New York City.
45:23Rusev having absolutely none of it.
45:27And you see the look, the intensity in the eyes,
45:30and now I feel bad over Otis,
45:33because now that anger,
45:34that aggression coming out of Rusev.
45:37The thing about this too,
45:38if you're Rusev, you could have taken the week off, right?
45:40You could have waited for your next tournament match,
45:42but Rusev wants to stay sharp
45:44for arguably one of the biggest opportunities in his career.
45:47Do you think that's going through the longevity of his career?
45:50Someone who has competed at WrestleMania saying,
45:53you know what?
45:54I need to stay sharp.
45:56I don't need to go home.
45:57I need to stay focused on the task at hand.
45:59And that's the difference of Rusev today compared to Rusev of five years ago.
46:03Understanding the work ethic in and out of the ring it takes to make it to the top.
46:07It is right now, wearing down Otis,
46:11and oh, sharp kick to the spine.
46:15And it's not often you see Otis in this much pain,
46:18and Tozawa's got to do a lot on the outside to rally his tag team partner.
46:22Yeah, yeah, good luck Tozawa.
46:23I don't care what you say, how you try to encourage Otis right now.
46:26Otis is in some serious trouble right now,
46:29and at the mercy of Rusev.
46:31WWE Universe really not showing any sort of love and support to Rusev,
46:39but Rusev right now...
46:40He doesn't care.
46:41He doesn't care about the universe.
46:42He doesn't care what people have to say.
46:44Rusev is in his own world right now, Vic.
46:46The only voice he wants to hear is his own.
46:48But wait a minute, he just got distracted by Tozawa on the far side,
46:51trying to rev up, ramp up those here in New York City.
46:56I don't think he got distracted.
46:57I think he got motivated.
46:58Think he got madder just by that, Byron?
47:00Exactly.
47:01Charging right in, and now Otis.
47:04This might be rally time.
47:06Oh, well that's...
47:09It's unusual, and lettuce isn't for a big man.
47:11Otis desperately needed something.
47:13Because Rusev was completely controlling this match.
47:16There's a valuable opening, a critical opening for Otis,
47:19but what can he do with it now?
47:21Think about the lower back one.
47:24How much strength did Otis have after everything that's gone down in this matchup?
47:29But Otis right now, picking up steam like a runner-rate train.
47:33Bulldozing his way through the body of Rusev.
47:38The train of Rusev now, if he's able to defeat him.
47:41Target acquired!
47:46And Otis right...
47:47Uh-oh.
47:48Uh-oh.
47:49Uh-oh.
47:50Uh-oh.
47:51Uh-oh.
47:52Here we go.
47:53Are we gonna see it, Vic?
47:55Are we gonna feel it?
47:56What are you gonna feel, Byron?
47:59I'm gonna feel the vibration!
48:01Guess we're not.
48:02Now I'm upset.
48:03Get back!
48:04Get back right now!
48:06Get back with that report!
48:08I think Tozawa immediately regretting that decision.
48:11But there comes big Otis on the outside.
48:13And this is starting to break down at this juncture of the matchup.
48:17I guess the verbal distraction worked out for Otis that time, courtesy of Tozawa.
48:21Otis getting right back in.
48:23And Otis now, you talked about being angry earlier.
48:26Otis is gonna be extra fired up, extra motivated, because Rusev just took out Tozawa.
48:31Standby!
48:32Second time's a turn!
48:34It is a work of art!
48:36It is the Caterpillar!
48:38Splat!
48:39Cover!
48:40Count!
48:41Oh!
48:44A kick out from Rusev.
48:47I'm not gonna laugh.
48:48We don't see Otis leave his feet.
48:49I like it!
48:50I like it!
48:51Look at Rusev!
48:52Rusev!
48:53Oh, right to the eyes!
48:54Otis is not gonna like this!
48:57Break of the face!
48:59One-arm power bombing and bam!
49:01The Matska kick!
49:02Under the jaw!
49:05Rusev!
49:06Victorious!
49:08Here is your winner!
49:11Rusev!
49:13Otis had everything, Byron.
49:15Everything going for him.
49:17It got a little dicey there from Rusev in the end.
49:21But the intensity we talked about, that this man maintains throughout the duration of a match, paid off once again.
49:28Here you're talking about all the vibrations you want.
49:30And in this moment, Otis almost, almost had him, but this was the turning point.
49:37Break of the face!
49:38Official didn't see it!
49:39Rusev with a big power bomb!
49:41One-arm power bomb almost!
49:42And then bam!
49:43That Matska kick!
49:44Putting an end to Otis' night here on Main Events!
49:48In many ways, Rusev got what he wanted.
49:51He wanted to be pushed.
49:53He wanted to be sharpened.
49:55As he continues to compete in the last-time-is-now tournament.
49:59And there is the message.
50:00Is that the man that will face John Cena at Saturday night's Main Event?
50:05Here tonight, Rusev reigns supreme!
50:07The Bulgarian brute, Rusev, proved to be the bigger, stronger, and more dominant force on that night.
50:17And with that heavyweight showdown in the books, that's going to do it for us!
50:21I hope you enjoyed this trip down memory lane as we celebrated some of the most standout moments that made 2025 such a remarkable year on Main Event.
50:30Thanks so much for watching.
50:31I'm Megan Morant, wishing you all a happy, healthy, and safe 2026.
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