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00:00Now, forever, together.
00:30Now, forever, together.
01:01What's going on, everyone?
01:02Welcome on in to part two of the Best of Main Event.
01:06I'm your host, Megan Morant.
01:07And last week, we set the bar sky high as 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.
01:21And 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.
01:40Last 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 that 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.
02:18And 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.
02:54Lyra Valkyria etched her name into WWE history when she became the inaugural Women's Intercontinental Champion.
03:03Holding the title for an impressive 144 days before losing the gold to her former friend and mentor, the man, Becky Lynch.
03:13But Lyra didn't spend long dwelling on the loss.
03:16Just two months removed from dropping the title, she was back on Main Event to test herself against another former champion, Kairi Sane.
03:33The following contest is scheduled for one call.
03:46Introducing first, from Dublin, Ireland, Lyra Valkyria!
03:54Getting the action started with the resilient and mystical warrior who'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 HeatWake.
04:09Certainly am excited to be here with you, ready to get the action underway.
04:13And 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, Vic, her opponent tonight, can certainly match one of those accolades.
04:29You certainly can, and you know what, I think a lot of people have been sleeping on Kairi Sane.
04:33And her opponent, accompanied by Asuka, representing the Kabuki Warriors, Kairi Sane!
05:01Well, from the battlefield to the high seas as the Pirate Princess set for action.
05:07Both superstars certainly looking to make some noise, get the attention of Raw General Manager Adam Pierce.
05:12But as we talked about, Vic, two 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, former WWE Women's Tag Team Champions.
05:25You're talking about someone in Lyra Valkyria, who is a former WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion.
05:32So there's a lot at stake here with these two women, because if you start to dig deeper, Blake,
05:36you start to think about championship pictures, you start thinking about championship contention moving on here through 2025.
05:43Of course, the situation around the Women's World Championship, a bit cloudy right now, so a lot at stake for both superstars.
05:50A lot at stake, too, for General Manager of Monday Night Raw, Adam Pierce.
05:53I mean, there's a lot on his plate. It 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, all the situation that's been thrown his way.
06:04But I am very interested to see what happens with the Women's World Championship Mondays on Raw.
06:10Talk about the jockeying for position in the tag team ranks that Adam Pierce has to deal with on a weekly basis.
06:15And now right here, as we're looking at two potential contenders for the Women's World Championship here,
06:23as the bell sounds are underway, Vic.
06:25But going back to some championship contention, how 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'd be frustration in going through your blood, too, right?
06:38It'd be boiling a little bit, so 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, pick up a victory, and restart building momentum.
06:48That was, of course, again.
06:49And also hope that Nikki Bella can capture the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship so 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 that she's just as good, if not better.
07:07If you look at the win-loss record between the two, it's pretty good for Lyra Valkyrie.
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, how do they currently sit as it relates to one day?
07:22I don't necessarily know that answer because, look, I 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 Valkyrie, she 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 Valkyrie.
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, would Lyra Valkyrie be the Women's Intercontinental Champion?
07:50Well, I would like to think she would be.
07:53But as Booker T would tell you, woulda, coulda, shoulda.
07:56Don't really know the answer to that one.
07:58So let's not play hypotheticals.
08:00Let'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.
08:07That here and the now is Kyrie Sane maintaining control, going 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, you return to the place that Kyrie Sane made it all happen at 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.
08:51Very dangerous part of the ring.
08:53As 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 gonna fly.
09:28Some 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.
09:44Tired and acquired.
09:45Just like Kyrie, very comfortable.
09:47Oh no.
09:48But a big miss and now Kyrie looking to capitalize here.
09:53Miscalculation 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.
10:06Hey, we know we've talked about it already when you get in championship contention.
10:09I think also when you're Kyrie Sane, when you're talking about Asuka as well, they're
10:14trying to send a message somewhat to Io 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 nice combination offense from Valkyria.
10:29We've certainly seen that tension between Asuka and Io Sky.
10:32You almost wonder is Kyrie Sane doing that damage control.
10:35Oh, damn.
10:35And there's a big spinning back fist.
10:37Into 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.
10:50She 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.
11:01It looks a little bit too much.
11:03I don't know how Lyra's back up.
11:04Sane is a genuine highlight reel here.
11:06Going for it all.
11:07Into 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.
11:31That win doesn't just build momentum.
11:33It also lets Adam Pearce know,
11:35when the opportunity rises,
11:37I will soar, I will flourish.
11:40What 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.
11:55And 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,
12:06demolishing anyone who dared 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.
12:19And they were looking to shock the world.
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13:12Ah, the Royal Rumble has always held a special place in my heart because there's just nothing quite 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 in the Men's Royal Rumble match.
13:40Eric and Ivar entered their showdown with Los Americanos riding an impressive 9-match win streak on main event.
13:48But even the strongest runs meet resistance as Los Americanos came in looking to shock the world
13:54while 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 Royal Rumble is a tag team match kid of the one call.
14:31Introducing first, at a combined weight of 597 pounds,
14:37Herring Hicks Ivar, the War Raiders!
14:45Blake, we're ready for war tonight, but we certainly had a showdown earlier this week between 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
15:07as they look to keep making their championship case to Raw GM Adam Pearce.
15:11Speaking of GMs, gotta give a lot of credit to the NXT general manager,
15:14that being Ava and those that work for her, such as the Prime Minister of Evolve, C.B. Turner,
15:19and the one and only Mr. Rob Stone, to work so well with TNA Directive Authority, Santino Morello.
15:26And our opponents, accompanied by a grande americano,
15:41at a combined weight of 380 pounds,
15:45Los Americanos!
15:48Well, for the first time here on main event...
15:51So what are you going to say now, Blake? There's three of them.
15:54What crazy conspiracy do you have now?
15:58Is that Chad Gable? Are you telling me Chad Gable's one of these three?
16:01He could be.
16:02Is he? I don't know for a fact.
16:03But earlier, every time we saw him before, he always, oh, that shit,
16:06yet you spoke with so much authority and conviction.
16:10Listen, the 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. These are all three, our legendary luchadors.
16:23The more that I've learned about them by talking to Corey Graves,
16:26who, of course, is the voice of AAA,
16:28he has talked about how these three men have battled the likes of Mil Mascaris,
16:33Blue Demon, Super Porky, as a matter of fact.
16:36All three of these men have statues being built of them,
16:39just outside of Mexico City, by the way.
16:41I don't think you've ever been to those cities,
16:42but that is what I have been told from Corey Graves.
16:45So how long have they been around?
16:47Oh, well over a decade.
16:48I mean, they've made their name throughout Mexico.
16:51You 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.
17:05They're not the Los Conquistadors.
17:06You know what? Keep it up.
17:08I guess I'm already calling Braun Breaker after,
17:10and after this, we're going to have a conversation with these three.
17:13As Ivar shuts down on the offense right here from Los Americanos.
17:16But, Vic, talking about the War Raiders,
17:18how 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
17:29being renowned in Mexico,
17:30the War Raiders are well-known in Japan.
17:32And Booker tells me all the time how helpful going over 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 impressive.
17:47But when the bell rings, it is all business for these two.
17:51As they look to control the pace right here against Ivar.
17:53Of course, El Grande Americano has 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.
18:11I 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 whatever 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.
18:25And, of course, Eric.
18:26My word.
18:26We'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.
18:51And 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 him back.
18:59But right now the War Raiders in control here on Main Event.
19:02It's almost time to celebrate the new year.
19:25And evil has risen by Jax.
19:32Big 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 DOS.
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.
20:08But this time from Los Americanos.
20:10And driving Eric face first.
20:13Here we go.
20:14Los Americanos into the cover.
20:16Shoulders 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.
20:26Well, 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 Dose 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 from Monday Night Raw.
21:20Nice double suplex.
21:23Listen, Vic, can't take it away from them.
21:24These guys really working well together.
21:26They've been working together for well over a decade.
21:28I've now told you that three times, Blake.
21:30What do you not, do you just not accept the fact of the grandeur, the lineage, the history
21:34that we're witnessing right now on main event?
21:37Well, the 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 and 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, and you look at NXT as well.
21:55How about that showdown this past Tuesday?
21:56That showdown was absolutely amazing, and that's what I'm talking about.
22:00Everybody's so hungry right now in the WWE no matter what the brand is.
22:05Everyone wants their name in the marquee.
22:07And for the War Raiders, they know that every victory is so important to get their name back
22:12into championship contention.
22:13That's Eric on the comeback trail right here.
22:16And 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's just me.
22:28Al Grande Americano, now Al 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, over 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.
22:57Is Dos.
22:59And now Uno in here.
23:01It's not Uno and Dos, 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 powerbomb.
23:11Sits out with it.
23:12Shoulders are down.
23:13Oh!
23:14And 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.
23:33You can say it again.
23:35This, that speed.
23:36This, that quickness.
23:37This is, what, 10 years of high-level Lucha Libre action.
23:43Oh!
23:43Oh, 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 trucks?
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.
24:05Just his knees buckled.
24:06And now the double team in place right here.
24:09Divide and conquer.
24:11She can destroy in that loaded mask.
24:13Indeed, the mask connects into the cover.
24:16Do you believe in miracles?
24:18That is an upset.
24:20Here are your winners.
24:22Los Americanos!
24:24As much as I want to talk about over a decade of experience, coming here to the WWE, taking
24:30on a team like the War Raiders, you'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 another 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, ending the War Raiders'
24:57undefeated streak here on main event in stunning fashion.
25:00And the intensity only builds from there, as Natalya and Maxine Dupree step into the ring
25:05to face Carmen Petrovic and Lainey Reed in a high-stakes tag team clash that promises
25:10plenty of fireworks next on the Best of Maine event.
25:30The women's intercontinental champ, Becky Lynch, defending in the world's most famous arena.
25:51Maxine, Becky, and Madison Square Garden.
25:56Oh, what a hot start for Maxine!
26:00Becky Lynch is writhing in pain!
26:04Wow!
26:04Oh, what a reversal!
26:09What's on the road?
26:11Now Lynch is right in the face of referee Jessica Carden.
26:15Oh, come on now!
26:24AJ Lee!
26:26High-flying cross-party!
26:36As massive, a title-changing upset as you will see!
26:42Maxine Dupree, this night is yours for women's intercontinental champ!
26:472025 was a breakout year for Maxine Dupree, a year defined by growth, grit, and a whole
27:03lot of guidance from one of the best to ever do it.
27:06Under the watchful eye of the self-proclaimed best of all time, Maxine has been pushed, challenged,
27:11and molded into a superstar with real championship pedigree.
27:16And that hard work paid off in spectacular fashion when Maxine Dupree stunned the entire
27:21WWE universe by defeating the man, Becky Lynch, to become just the third women's intercontinental
27:27champion in WWE history.
27:29A career-defining moment, no doubt, but before the gold and the history-making victory, Maxine
27:35teamed up with her mentor, Natalia, in a tag-team showdown against Carmen Petrovich and Lainey
27:41Reid right here on Main Event.
27:43The following contest is a tag-team match!
28:05The team of Maxine Dupree and Natalia!
28:18Getting the action started here, going straight to the Heart Dungeon.
28:22This brand-new tag team looking for some momentum to kick-start a massive weekend.
28:27As we welcome you in here, Blake Howard alongside the voice of NXT, Vic Joseph, great to be back
28:33here on Main Event.
28:34Well, I'm, I'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 coming up in a couple months.
28:42Well, you know what, I know what you're trying to do, you're trying to get me all fired up
28:47here early on.
28:48I'm ready for an exciting tag-team contest.
28:50Look at the color coordination amongst these three, Natalia out here taking selfies among
28:55the WWE Universe, Tozawa's sitting right there, center of the ring.
28:59How can you not smile when you see this trio?
29:03Look at the stamina monster there.
29:05Now that's a hat that he could really wear.
29:07You know what?
29:08That is a hat.
29:09That is something.
29:10I will say that.
29:11That is something.
29:12Well, there is a woman that I am very familiar with from NXT.
29:34And her opponents, the team of Lainey Reed and Carmen Petrovic.
29:41Well, we know we have one future Hall of Famer on the first team to perhaps appear a future
29:54greats right here as NXT represented once again here on main event.
29:58A relative newcomer in Lainey Reed alongside a superstar who was once in Maxine Dupree's
30:01current position.
30:02Yeah, you take a look at this matchup and I've been thinking about this all day.
30:06I know these two women very well.
30:07You do as well down in Orlando at the Performance Center.
30:10This is such a huge opportunity for Reed and Petrovic.
30:16Win, lose, or draw.
30:17Win, lose, or draw.
30:18Just to have the opportunity to step in this ring, in this environment, on this show is
30:23a massive, massive chance for them.
30:25And of course with the women's tag team titles on the line kicking off Summer Slam Saturday
30:31of course here this weekend.
30:33in New Jersey going to be an incredible weekend of action.
30:49Vic, here the first women's tag team match on main event since mid-January.
30:52A lot at stake right here for both teams.
30:54That's a great stat and I'm glad you brought up Maxine and Carmen Petrovic and this is the
30:57spot and under this tutelage and all that.
31:00Look, Maxine has really found the right mentor and I believe she is going to have bigger and
31:06better things come her way if she stays under the wing of Natalya.
31:09Vic, last year on NXC we did see Carmen Petrovic sitting under the learning tree of Natalya.
31:14Looks like things have done a bit of a 180.
31:16Look for Petrovic, she's gold blooded.
31:18She's been close to becoming the WWE Evolve Women's Champion a few weeks back.
31:23But when it comes to Carmen Petrovic, she's trying to do things on her own and again to each
31:27their own on their journey here in the WWE.
31:29Natalya, another superstar who almost recently secured Evolve Women's Championship gold.
31:33And it looks like she's going right for that sharpshooter here.
31:36Carmen, of course, spent some time in the dungeon.
31:38Look at the counter.
31:39And crawls right to the corner and now Lady Reid.
31:42We're going to feel the southern sets for the very first time here on main event.
31:45Yeah, Reid certainly has some southern charm but has no southern hospitality.
31:50But how will she fare stepping into the ring against Natalya?
31:54That's her big shot right there.
31:55It is Lady Reid!
31:57And she's sent for a ride.
31:59As the boot connects with Natty by nature.
32:02Natalya looking to go right back to that sharpshooter.
32:05And Vic, we've seen Natalya from RAW to evolve to the reality of wrestling.
32:08Last weekend in AAA.
32:10What is Natalya proving to the world right now?
32:12What amazes me about Natalya is for as long as she has been in the WWE, for all the records,
32:18for all the championships, she is still reinventing herself.
32:22Evolving for the love of the game.
32:23Bringing along someone like Maxine.
32:26Bringing along someone like Tozawa.
32:28Bloodsport.
32:29Reality of Wrestling, which you mentioned.
32:31Oh!
32:32What a kick behind the official.
32:34You mentioned Bloodsport.
32:35Carmen Petrovic bringing a big shot in there.
32:39Right on Natalya.
32:40Now, Lady Reid unloading.
32:42And this tag team Vic coming together for the first time, really looking to turn some heads.
32:46Yeah, look at Lady Reid.
32:47Someone who will smile to you face to face and then stab you right in the back.
32:54We see Lady Reid.
32:55We saw her first match in NXT a couple of months back.
32:57Impeded for the NXT Women's Championship against J.C. Jane.
33:01Defeated Thea Hale.
33:02Certainly made a big impact thus far in NXT.
33:05Well, I'm glad you brought that up because she took on double champion J.C. Jane.
33:08Put a little respect on her name.
33:09I get yelled at every Tuesday for that.
33:11She pushed J.C. Jane to her limit.
33:13Was credited, by the way, by Charlotte Flair for helping her get back for SmackDown
33:18and obviously get her ready for SummerSlam.
33:21Lainey Reid certainly turning some heads as she's looking to move up the charts right now.
33:25Oh!
33:27And no lack of confidence in Lainey.
33:29Another quick tag here to Carmen Petrovic.
33:31And Vic, this chemistry starting to come along!
33:33Oh!
33:34And look at that one-two!
33:35And there's that Shing Blade into the cover.
33:38Looks the outside leg.
33:39Carmen looking for an upset.
33:41It's hard to argue that Carmen Petrovic isn't one of the best pure strikers in NXT.
33:48And now you're seeing the evolution of her game getting to the mat, getting to the ground, and trying to wear down Natalya.
33:54If you talk about evolution tonight, we're gonna see the friendship evolution of Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair.
33:59They're challenging the Judgment Day for the gold here at SummerSlam Saturday.
34:03It's gonna be an amazing weekend, first-ever two-night SummerSlam, but right now I'm looking at Carmen Petrovic.
34:08This would be the biggest win of the career of Petrovic and Reid if they're able to topple Maxine and the low-key legend Natalya shifts weight.
34:16You see Maxine chomping at the bit, wanting to get inside this matchup.
34:19Lainey Reid gets the tag, Natalya scratching and clawing.
34:21And this goes to Petrovic and Reid.
34:23They have cut that ring in half.
34:24Maxine has not even officially, I don't think, has gotten into this matchup.
34:27It's been quite some time since Maxine's made any sort of impact.
34:31But Natalya...
34:32Oh!
34:33Reid never got hit that hard on the track at Jacksonville State.
34:36Bringing that force.
34:37Whoa, whoa, whoa!
34:38And here she comes!
34:40Maxine Dupree, Vic.
34:41We've seen that confidence continue to grow.
34:43As Maxine looking more and more comfortable inside that ring.
34:46Maxine has put in the time and now she's putting it all together on full display here on Main Event.
34:53Connection on the side of the head of Lainey Reid here.
34:55And now Maxine Dupree.
34:57You know, something else we've talked about is all the action this weekend.
35:00Here we go!
35:01Release Fisherman Suplex.
35:02A win here certainly would show that Maxine Natalya could be worthy of a tag team title opportunity down the line.
35:10The straps are down.
35:11Tozawa on the outside.
35:15Trying to get this one started.
35:18The hips are starting to swivel, Vic.
35:24And Maxine looking to start this weekend off right!
35:27Whoop, whoop!
35:28A whoop, whoop indeed!
35:31Hooks the outside leg into the cover!
35:33Oh!
35:34And the Dungeon Dolls right on the cusp.
35:35That whoop, whoop almost brought him a win.
35:36But there's still a lot of fight.
35:38And Lainey Reid, who's trying to find her partner a long way away from Petrovic.
35:42Both these teams looking to establish themselves a legitimate...
35:45From behind, from behind!
35:46Lainey Reid, she got a handful of tights!
35:47Certainly dead and almost able to steal one.
35:49Right on the cusp there, Vic.
35:51But look at Maxine staying right on top of things.
35:53Oh!
35:54Ankle lock!
35:55Ankle lock!
35:56And Natalya!
35:57One of the moves that she's brought to Maxine Dupree's arsenal!
36:01That ankle lock connecting in the center of the ring!
36:04Nowhere for Lainey to go!
36:05And the boop!
36:06And the boop!
36:07Intercepts Petrovic!
36:08And here we go!
36:09Could be double submissions in the ring right here!
36:13Sharp shooter!
36:14Ankle lock!
36:15Sharp shooter!
36:16And slam!
36:17The Dungeon Door!
36:18Here are your winners!
36:25By submission, the team of Maxine Dupree and Natalya!
36:34The teacher and student duo of Natalya and Maxine Dupree proved to be far too much for
36:40Carmen Petrovic and Lainey Reid to overcome.
36:43And if you thought that was a lot to handle, things are about to get downright seismic.
36:48Up next, two of WWE's most powerful forces collide as Otis goes toe-to-toe with the Bulgarian
36:55brute, Rusev, in a heavyweight showdown that you do not wanna miss.
37:00That's coming your way next on the best of the event.
37:03Montreal!
37:08It's fight weekend!
37:11I'm automatically indicated because of havoc!
37:14Friday night's SmackDown throws the first punch!
37:16You won it, you got it!
37:18Then, welcome to Saturday night's main event!
37:20Saturday night's main event goes for the knockout!
37:23Unbelievable!
37:24WWE hits back-to-back nights at the Bell Center!
37:28All action!
37:30All weekend!
37:32Tickets on sale now.
37:39Friday night SmackDown and Saturday night's main event are coming to the Bell Center in Montreal on Friday, January 23rd and Saturday, January 24th.
37:50Combo and individual event tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.
37:54Montreal is in for an incredible weekend of WWE action and speaking of big time events, we've saved one of our most hard-hitting matches for last here on Best of Main Event.
38:08So without further ado, let's close things out with one of the most physical bouts of the year.
38:14Otis, who spent 20-25 reminding everyone just how dangerous he can be, stepped into the ring with a man who has built his entire career on overpowering anyone who dares stand across from him.
38:26Yes, I am talking about the Bulgarian brute Rusev.
38:30This was a heavyweight showdown in every sense.
38:33It was strength, grit, and a test of who could hit harder and stand taller.
38:38A big-time collision between two men built to dominate.
38:43The following contest is scheduled for one call.
39:02Introducing first, accompanied by Akira Tozawa, weighing in at 330 pounds,
39:11representing the Alpha Academy, Foodhead!
39:23As we get set for this matchup, featuring a powerful porterhouse alongside his flying fillet.
39:31Now, those aren't my words, those are words of Blake Howard, of course.
39:34That's what I was going to say. That's not the kind of lingo I expect from you, Vic Joseph. What do you mean by that?
39:38I'm just saying. Like, Howard's, uh...
39:41You can dig yourself out of this later. We'll get back into the matchup as we're getting set.
39:45But, look, we've got to talk about what we just witnessed.
39:49Otis, Tozawa, how are they going to respond after the effort that Maxine Dupree put in this past weekend?
39:57Well, I think Otis and Tozawa should be motivated. I think they should be focused. I think they should have some mental momentum heading into tonight.
40:04Well, speaking about tonight, I know you're excited for what's coming up. It is the Survivor Series.
40:09You know what I'm ready for? Not just Survivor Series. You know what we're talking about, Vic. We're talking about the disarray, the lawlessness.
40:15In the words of William Briegel, we're ready for War Games!
40:45Looper Series.
40:54Woob of War Games!
41:07You're coming!
41:09From Bulgaria!
41:12We need...
41:13For 270 pounds, Rusev!
41:20But all joking aside, you have known Rusev for a very, very long time.
41:25Is this, in your opinion, Byron, the most dangerous he's ever been?
41:30Without question.
41:32As you said, I've had the pleasure of watching the maturation of Rusev over the years.
41:36The maturation in WWE.
41:38The maturation away from WWE.
41:40But this man right here wakes up intense.
41:43He functions intense.
41:45He only knows one mode that is intense.
41:48And that makes him one of the most dangerous superstars in WWE, period.
41:56One person who will not back down from the intensity in Rusev is that man, Otis.
42:03Look at the showdown here in this matchup.
42:05I mean, take a look at the size of these two individuals.
42:09Rusev hovering around 310 pounds.
42:12Otis around 330.
42:14I hope the ropes are reinforced for this match.
42:16I hope the steel beams are reinforced.
42:17I hope the entire ring was reinforced for this super heavyweight clash.
42:21That's 330 pounds for breakfast and lunch as they're getting ready to go.
42:25And we talk about the effort put forth by Maxine in Monday Night Raw this past Monday in New York City.
42:32You know, these guys really thrive off success.
42:36They thrive off each other's energy as well.
42:38And that's what's going to be interesting to me when it comes to Otis in this matchup.
42:42Will he be knocked off so to speak?
42:43Oh, and right to the throat.
42:45Couldn't even finish my sentence.
42:46Because there we see that destructive nature of Rusev.
42:49There's a reason why Rusev has been known as the super athlete.
42:53Do you think he's going to use his power?
42:55Do you think he's going to use his strength?
42:56No, he shows you he's got some agility in that playbook as well.
43:00Well, I'll ask you this too.
43:01I mean, is there anyone in this match that actually has a true strength advantage?
43:06Well, you're seeing right now the answer to your question, Vic.
43:09Not at all.
43:10Right now, Otis with the slight edge.
43:12But two men who are very equally matched in the power department.
43:17Well, Otis getting the better right now.
43:18And this would be a massive win for Otis if he's able to knock off a man like Rusev here in New York City.
43:25Think about Rusev.
43:26Think about what's going on in his career.
43:29One of the competitors.
43:29Hold on.
43:30Hook of the leg into the cover in a near fall.
43:32One of the competitors in the last time is now tournament.
43:35Obviously a lot on his mind.
43:36But he's got to compartmentalize those thoughts.
43:38He's got to focus full-heartedly on Otis right now.
43:40What an emotional night it was.
43:41Inside Madison Square Garden.
43:44John Cena's final raw.
43:45But right now, Otis is down.
43:47Can he bounce back against Rusev?
43:49Turn here a little bit.
43:50Yeah.
43:51Y'all talk too much.
44:01I got a bone to pick with Jay Carter.
44:04With your big egos and your big expectations.
44:08How strong is Jay Cargill?
44:15Putting everybody on notice.
44:18At this table, I'm that bitch.
44:23WrestleMania, Vegas, is anyone's game.
44:27Back 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 will hold us to maintain.
44:47Oh, nice spinning kick from Rusev.
44:51Into the cover.
44:52Dropping Otis.
44:53And Otis getting that right tree trunk of an arm up.
44:56I was going to say, it's been hard for either one of these men to have a sustained advantage
44:59in this match.
44:59Because 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, saltwater baths, and perhaps for psychological therapy
45:19as well.
45:19They listen to the WWE Universe trying to rally Otis here 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, that aggression coming out of Rusev.
45:37The thing about those two, if 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 for 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?
45:53Saying, you know what?
45:55I need to stay sharp.
45:56I don't need to go home.
45:57I need to stay focused on the task at hand.
46:00And that's the difference of Rusev today compared to Rusev of five years ago.
46:04Understanding the work ethic in and out of the ring it takes to make it to the top.
46:09It 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.
46:25How you try to encourage Otis right now.
46:27Otis is in some serious trouble right now.
46:29And at the mercy of Rusev.
46:35It would have been Universe really not showing any sort of love and support to Rusev.
46:39But Rusev right now is slow.
46:41He doesn't care.
46:41He doesn't care about the Universe.
46:42He doesn't care what the people have to say.
46:44Rusev is in his own world right now, Vic.
46:47The only voice he wants to hear is his own.
46:48But wait a minute.
46:49He just got distracted by Tozawa on the far side.
46:52Trying to rub 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.
47:02Charging right in.
47:02And now Otis, this might be rally time.
47:06Oh, well, that's unusual athleticism for a big man.
47:11Otis desperately needed something.
47:14Because Rusev was completely controlling this match.
47:17Here's a valuable opening, a critical opening for Otis.
47:19But what can he do with it now?
47:22Think about the lower back.
47:24How much strength can Otis have after everything that's gone down in this matchup?
47:29But Otis right now, picking up steam like a runner-rate train.
47:34Bulldozing his way through the body of Rusev.
47:37Looking at the deep rail of the train of Rusev now.
47:40If he's able to defeat him.
47:45Target acquired.
47:48And Otis right.
47:49Oh, here we go.
47:53Are we going to see it, Vic?
47:55Are we going to feel it?
47:56What are we going to feel, Byron?
47:59I'm going to feel the vibration.
48:01Guess I'm not.
48:03Down on set.
48:04Get back!
48:05Get back right now!
48:07Get 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.
48:22Otis getting right back in.
48:23And Otis now, you talked about being angry earlier.
48:26Otis is going to be extra fired up, extra motivated, because Rusev just took out Tozawa.
48:31Stand by!
48:32Second time's a turn!
48:34It is a war to fight!
48:36It is the caterpillar!
48:38Splat!
48:39Cover!
48:40Count!
48:40A kick out from Rusev.
48:47I'm not going to lie.
48:47Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
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 going to like this!
48:57Break of the face!
48:59One-arm power bomb in the jam!
49:01The Matska kick!
49:02Under the jaw!
49:05Rusev!
49:06Victorious!
49:08Here is your winner!
49:11Rusev!
49:13Otis had everything, Byron.
49:16Everything going for him.
49:17They got a little dicey there for Rusev in the end.
49:21But the intensity we talked about, that this man maintains throughout the duration of a match,
49:27paid off once again.
49:28Here you're talking about all the vibrations you want.
49:31And 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.
49:43And then, bam!
49:43That Matska kick, putting an end to Otis' night here on Main Events.
49:50In many ways, Rusev got what he wanted.
49:52He wanted to be pushed.
49:53He wanted to be sharpened.
49:54Carpent, as he continues to compete in the last-time-is-out tournament.
49:59And there is the message.
50:00Is that the man that will face John Cena at Saturday night's main event?
50:04Here tonight, Rusev reigns supreme.
50:11The 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
50:26that made 2025 such a remarkable year on Main Events.
50:30Thanks so much for watching.
50:31I'm Megan Morant, wishing you all a happy, healthy, and safe 2026.
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