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00:00Then, now, forever, together.
00:30Then, now, forever, together.
01:00Then, now, forever, together.
01:29So, why waste any time?
01:33Let's kick things off in grand fashion.
01:36We start over 10,000 miles away in the land down under, Perth, Australia, where the brash,
01:42unapologetic, and always outspoken Aussie icon, Grayson Waller, stepped into the ring
01:47with one of the most dynamic luchadors on the planet, Ray Phoenix.
01:52And as you might expect, Waller was more than happy to show off in front of the hometown crowd.
02:27The following contest is scheduled for one call.
02:37Introducing first from E.J.P. Mexico, weighing in at 182 pounds, Ray Phoenix.
02:49Well, we're looking at an icon in his own right from south of the border here, getting the action started as Ray Phoenix looks to seize the moment and spoil the party this week here on Main Event.
03:01As we welcome you in, Blake Howard, alongside the voice of NXT, Vic Joseph.
03:05Vic, right in the middle of spooky season.
03:07I know you're gearing up for Halloween happy.
03:09It will certainly be the spookiest night of the year in Arizona.
03:13But right now, we're talking about a man who wants to spoil a party and Ray Phoenix.
03:17How about Ray Phoenix and his party?
03:18He wants to come out here.
03:19He wants to showcase to the world his true athleticism by beating a, I don't want to call him a hometown hero.
03:26I don't want to give him too much credit.
03:27But this could be a huge moment for someone like Ray Phoenix.
03:30You see the balance and speed right there.
03:32The athleticism on full display is Ray Phoenix looking to set it off here tonight.
03:37And his opponent, from Sydney, Australia!
04:03Well, it's like Bret Hart in Canada in the summer of 97 here, Vic.
04:12The one place.
04:13The Aussie icon is beloved like no other right here in Australia.
04:16What a career highlight this is.
04:18It certainly is.
04:19Look, take nothing away.
04:20But I don't necessarily know how Grayson Waller is going to internally react.
04:26I think from the get, yeah, he's excited.
04:29He's fired up.
04:30He's got family, he's got friends here, but he's not used to people liking him, not used to people cheering for him.
04:35His own mother doesn't like him.
04:37I have that on record.
04:38And look, the biggest issue of this guy is a half inch below his nose.
04:44But I'm really interested to see how he combats everything.
04:48Because we've never seen Grayson Waller like this.
04:51We've never seen Grayson Waller with this sort of look in his eyes.
04:53I mean, look, even the opposition giving him his credit.
04:55How will he adapt?
04:57Can he keep his own emotions in check?
05:00Because right now, he's playing with a home court advantage.
05:04Certainly a very motivating environment it is for both superstars here.
05:07But Vic, once again, back to Grayson Waller inside the ring.
05:10How special of a moment is this for me?
05:13I mean, that look says it all.
05:20I mean, telling Phoenix to let's go because he's soaking it in.
05:24He's looking around.
05:25He's hearing from a very vocal, a very lively WWE Universe.
05:29And look, those...
05:31Well, obviously he didn't leave his dribbling skills over in the States.
05:35But Perth's been amazing.
05:37You go back all the way to SmackDown.
05:39You go to Crown Jewel.
05:39You go to Monday Night Raw.
05:41Perth has shown up and shown out here this weekend.
05:44Indeed, been in a couple of amazing days here in Perth.
05:48And Vic, you talk about Friday night SmackDown.
05:50A couple of weeks back, Phoenix return to tag team action.
05:52Got a bit bouncy on Friday nights.
05:54He certainly did.
05:55What a tag team matchup that was.
05:57I mean, what a tag team partner Javon Evans is.
05:59But talking about getting bouncy, looking to get up and get Ariel with Waller,
06:02who was able to take down Phoenix for a moment.
06:04Trying to stay one step ahead of Ray Phoenix right here.
06:06Of course, we know the speed that Ray Phoenix likes to compete at.
06:10As Phoenix now going to run those ropes.
06:12That death-defying offense right here on full display.
06:16That balance you were talking about earlier, you were highlighting.
06:18And right now for Ray Phoenix, it's hard not to like the guy, right?
06:21Even in the hometown, the home country,
06:23who's really going to be on the bad side of Ray Phoenix?
06:26Everyone loves this guy.
06:28Certainly Ray Phoenix looking to set it off here.
06:31But Grayson Waller with a counter.
06:33Snaps off.
06:35A hurricane run of his own goes into the covers.
06:37These two exchanging some pinfalls right here.
06:39Back and forth.
06:40Death-defying pace here on main event.
06:42As we talk about what a big moment this is here for Grayson Waller, Vic.
06:54He's really looking to throw down and maybe show him some of the spooks here to Phoenix,
06:58but typical Grayson Waller.
07:00You talk about a guy who knows how to throw his hands as well as run his mouth from there.
07:04You see him talking right now.
07:05And again, I really think at the beginning, he was soaking it in.
07:09Childhood dream, whatever you want to call it, Blake.
07:11But right now, I truly don't believe he cares if his home country, his mom, his cousin,
07:18his ex-girlfriend's brother, is booing him right now.
07:20We're cheering for him because what he wants is what everyone else wants in the WWE.
07:25Gold around his waist.
07:28He's tasted it as a tag team superstar.
07:31He has yet to taste it as a singles competitor.
07:34And that includes his time in NXT.
07:37As you alluded to, Vic, former WWE tag team champion.
07:40Into the cover.
07:40Hooks the outside leg.
07:41Only two.
07:42There was not a lot on that kickout.
07:43I don't mean to cut you off, but even Waller right now realizes he has Ray Phoenix rocked.
07:48Not only from that forearm, but also that right hand.
07:51Signature Grayson Waller offense here.
07:53As Waller soaking in the moment.
07:55Look it out to the crowd.
07:57Drops the elbow into the cover.
07:59Could this be a Hopetown victory?
08:01Right on the cusp there.
08:02And Vic, the last time we were here in Perth,
08:04it was a bit more of an American nightmare for the Aussie icon.
08:07You can say that again because I think he's also thinking about it.
08:11He's thinking about every moment that has made him into the man that he is.
08:15He always talks about those viral moments.
08:17He always talks about going viral.
08:19Well, you see out there amongst the WWE Universe,
08:22people taking out their phones.
08:23He's pointing people out in the crowd.
08:25The biggest moment for him, though, would be to silence Phoenix,
08:28pick up a victory.
08:30But right now, that's easier said than done.
08:32Counter offense here by Ray Phoenix.
08:34The clothesline takes down Grayson Waller, of course.
08:37Vic, you were recently front and center.
08:38An absolute banger by Phoenix.
08:40Phoenix answering the Open Challenge for the U.S. champion, Sami Zayn.
08:43That was an amazing matchup.
08:45Oh, there we go.
08:45Perth, into the cover.
08:47Hooks the leg.
08:48Only two.
08:49Ray Phoenix is just that good.
08:50You know, that matchup, you go back, he was so close.
08:53He was on the cusp of victory, on the cusp of putting gold around his waist.
08:57But sometimes you just got to keep your foot on the gas.
09:00That's Phoenix.
09:02And here it is again.
09:02He took too much time, right?
09:04He'll be looking to go to the inside out.
09:05But Waller creates that separation here.
09:08I've seen this in the past.
09:09Vintage Grayson Waller going for it.
09:12And drops Phoenix face first in the flatliner.
09:16Will that be all?
09:18Phoenix somehow holds on.
09:20Grayson showing a bit of frustration right here, of course.
09:22Look, the smile is no longer on the face of the arrogant Aussie.
09:26The Aussie icon, whatever you want to call him.
09:28And he might be going for broke.
09:30Looks like he's going right back to the offensive attack.
09:34But meets the boot of Phoenix right there.
09:35Big super kick.
09:36Now Phoenix starting to roll.
09:39And Vic, we talk about Phoenix here.
09:40Only his fifth match in the WWE at WrestleMania.
09:44Yeah, that's an absolute highlight for anybody.
09:46But right now, wait a minute.
09:47Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
09:48Setting him up here.
09:49Could be looking for that Mexican muscle buster.
09:50Oh, we saw Axiom's mask get ripped off a couple of weeks ago.
09:54Grayson going for Ray Phoenix right here.
09:56Now has control.
09:57Innovative offense from the top.
10:01Into the cover.
10:02And Waller gets the hometown win.
10:05Wow.
10:06Here is your winner.
10:09Grayson Waller.
10:16And Vic digging deep into the playbook right here.
10:18Grayson Waller busting out some new offense.
10:20Let's take another look.
10:22Ray Phoenix pushing the absolute limit.
10:23But you see that flipping leg drop there driving Phoenix's face right into the canvas.
10:29And Grayson Waller pulling out a career hit.
10:32Quite the homecoming for Grayson Waller here on Main Event.
10:41Grayson Waller definitely gave Australia something to cheer about with that impressive win over Ray Phoenix.
10:47And speaking of impressive, the tag team division is about to take center stage as Alpha Academy clashes with OTM in a high-energy showdown.
10:55That's coming your way next on the Best of Main Event.
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12:04Ah, the Royal Rumble.
12:06It has always been one of my personal favorite events.
12:09Because I mean, what better way to ring in the new year and officially start the road to WrestleMania
12:14than with 30 superstars launching themselves and each other over the top rope.
12:18I'm sure the four superstars we're about to see would love nothing more than to punch their ticket to Riyadh this January
12:24for a chance to win the Men's Royal Rumble.
12:27But in this matchup, OTM was chasing a different kind of first.
12:31Their first win right here on Main Event.
12:33Standing in their way, everyone's favorite odd couple.
12:36The Alpha Academy's powerhouse, Otis.
12:38And the always unpredictable, Asira Tozawa.
12:42The following is a tag team match.
12:55It's a schedule for one fall.
12:57Introducing the company by Maxine Dupain.
13:03And a combined weight of 486 pounds.
13:07Otis and a cure to Zawa.
13:11Alpha.
13:13The Academy.
13:16That's all right, Blake.
13:17Another big tag team matchup.
13:18And maybe, just maybe, Alpha Academy with the future women's intercontinental champion in Maxine Dupree.
13:30She has a lot of unfinished business with the current champion, that being the man, Becky Lynch.
13:36Certainly quite the proclamation right there.
14:08How do you mind?
14:10How do you mind?
14:12How do you mind?
14:14How do you mind?
14:16Here's your opponents.
14:23At a combined weight of 545 pounds.
14:28Lucian Rice and Bronco Nemar.
14:33Who's OTM?
14:35Blake, if you don't know these two, you better learn their names.
14:39Well, of course, we're talking about the boys from the left coast.
14:42They're back for more right in their backyards here, Vic.
14:44And over the last couple of weeks, they've officially put the NXT tag team division on notice.
14:49They're putting everybody on notice.
14:50And they are here tonight.
14:52I know we talked about statement wins earlier when it came to our opening contest.
14:59Los Garza and Street Profits.
15:01The mood just changed when these two came out because everyone is in awe of what they're looking at in OTM.
15:07And this certainly would be a statement win out the gates for Lucian and Bronco.
15:13As Bronco Nemar going to get things started here with the powerful porterhouse in the form of Otis.
15:18And, of course, we saw OTM a couple of weeks back against the War Raiders here on main event.
15:21But it looks like OTM has already shifted gears a bit.
15:24A little bit.
15:25You know, it's something that Booker T actually brought up on Tuesday on NXT recently.
15:29That these guys have learned.
15:34These guys have learned what it takes to be superstars.
15:37You can't care about someone in the locker room.
15:39You can't care about what other people think.
15:41You certainly can't care about what the fans think.
15:44Now, I don't necessarily agree with that.
15:46But who am I really to argue with a two-time Hall of Famer, Booker T?
15:48As we're looking at a power struggle right here, of course, this is the first action on main event for Alpha Academy in a little over a month.
15:54But, of course, both jumping in the mix for the number one contenders battle royal on Raw last Monday.
15:59And, you know, OTM can pick up a win here.
16:00They might find themselves number one contenders on any division that they want when it comes to tag team tells them.
16:05How many times can you say a team has beaten Otis down the way they have that easily?
16:10Taking short work of Otis right here is right now.
16:13Bryson Nima manhandling Otis over 300 pounds.
16:16Otis charges right through.
16:17Oh, and look at that retaliation.
16:19That might have scored a little bit too soon because a tag's made.
16:21And we're about to feel the power of Tozawa.
16:24And Tozawa up top with a bit of an assist from Otis.
16:29And Tozawa into the cover.
16:32Only gets one right there.
16:33And, of course, taking a look at the Raw Tag Team Division, Vic.
16:37Brand new champions.
16:38Maybe this is the time for Alpha Academy to strike for that tag title opportunity.
16:41OTM as well.
16:42Any team on Raw.
16:43Right.
16:43And you're 100% right.
16:44I mean, new champions come new challengers.
16:46When one door closes, another door opens.
16:48There's going to be a lot of questions for Adam Pearson.
16:51Wait a minute.
16:52Tozawa just got yoked.
16:54As Bryce looking out towards Otis.
16:56Oh, well.
16:57Lucian just got scrambled.
16:58But the stamina monster right there.
17:00Oh, goes for Otis.
17:01But Bronco Nima heads up.
17:03Pulling Otis right off the apron.
17:04Booker, man.
17:05How smart.
17:05Everything Otis has learned over the last year.
17:08Otis looking very intense.
17:10Get out by the academy.
17:11Get back in this one.
17:13As Otis dominates on main event.
17:15In Vegas, everything's a game.
17:29Some nights, it's played without cards or dice.
17:34Just tension.
17:37Every move measured.
17:39Every look.
17:40A strategy sharpened.
17:44Always watching your back.
17:52Prepared for anything.
17:58Never knowing who the real threat is.
18:02Or who might show up at the table.
18:21WrestleMania Vegas.
18:26It's anyone's game.
18:32Back here on main event.
18:37Lucian Price, Bronco Nima absolutely annihilating Akira Tozawa right now.
18:42And taking a look at the NXT Tag Team landscape right now.
18:45Vic, imagine OTM stepping up to the now two-time NXT Tag Team Champions Dark Souls.
18:50Now that would be a fight.
18:52There would be some men throwing some hands.
18:55And I mean, that would be great.
18:56I think you should go talk to Ava.
18:57Maybe see if you can get that one made official.
19:00No pun intended from Adam Pearce.
19:02Certainly could earmark that one maybe coming up soon.
19:04OTM certainly could be looking at some more wins.
19:06And of course, we saw what they've done to the likes of Hank and Tank.
19:09Could be the most dominant unit in the NXT Tag Team Division.
19:11Otis, I don't even think, has moved yet.
19:15Maxine has been very concerned over on the far side of the ring.
19:19As OTM has really isolated and is destroying Tozawa.
19:25And Lucian Price here.
19:26The intensity and a big stomp from Bronco Nima.
19:29These two feeling very comfortable right now.
19:32As Price, the legal man, into the cover hooks the outside leg.
19:35Earlier this year, he would have went back to February.
19:38That would have happened.
19:38These two men would have been looking around.
19:40Now you fast forward to the here and the now and you see Lucian go right into the cover
19:44because they know they need to win matches.
19:46They're blocking out the noise.
19:48And they're trying to do what they have said they would do since their arrival in the WWE.
19:53Dominate and win and put gold around their waist.
19:57We'll talk about what a different vibe this is for OTM as you see Maxine Dupree looking on.
20:01Vic, you earmarked her as the potential future Women's Intercontinental Champion.
20:05No words in my mouth.
20:06You said it right at the top of the match.
20:07No, no, no, no.
20:08I said potentially.
20:09I didn't say it would happen.
20:11Wordsmith over here.
20:11Open-ended.
20:12But nonetheless, Maxine certainly something that Tozawa and Otis can learn from here.
20:16But nice counter by Tozawa to the DDT.
20:19There's one thing they've learned from Maxine.
20:21It's about how to persevere.
20:22It's about how to never give up.
20:24And Tozawa, you can see him, the pain.
20:25But look who's up.
20:26And speaking of that perseverance, Otis back up.
20:29He's on the apron.
20:30And the powerful porterhouse ready to unleash.
20:33And there's the tag.
20:35And over 300 pounds of Otis connects with Lucian Price.
20:39What do you call him?
20:39The powerful what?
20:41Porterhouse.
20:41Well, right now, he is tenderizing OTA.
20:43Big back elbow.
20:45And Otis starting to feel it right now.
20:46Look at the smooth moves of the big man.
20:48Bam!
20:49Big clothesline.
20:50Down goes Bronco Nima.
20:51This place became unglued when Otis tagged back into the match.
20:55The eighth main event tag team match of the year here for the Alpha Academy.
20:59The workhorses of main event.
21:01Looking to get the jump done right now.
21:04Uh-oh.
21:07Starting to feel it, Vic.
21:08Well, Bronco might want to get out the mud right now.
21:11Because if not, he's about to get squashed.
21:13And Otis.
21:15Stop wiggling your hips.
21:16Here we go.
21:18It's caterpillar time on main event.
21:20Boom!
21:22There's the cover.
21:24Referee Jessica Carr.
21:25Only two as Lucian Price breaks it up.
21:29He saw the desperation.
21:30There's Tozawa, though.
21:31And the stamina monster sends Price to the outside.
21:34Tozawa picking up steam.
21:36Open up the cockpit door.
21:39As Tozawa flies right through.
21:41Right back up on the apron.
21:43And there's the tag.
21:45And Otis drops Bronco Nima.
21:48Tozawa in position.
21:50And take a look at the flying filet.
21:53Put a little seasoning on this victory.
21:59Here are your winners.
22:01Elpa!
22:03The Chilipi!
22:04How many more meat puns can you get into this match?
22:07What a victory, though, it was for these two.
22:10Is all sizzle right here for these two.
22:13As Maxine Dupree picking up some momentum of her own the last couple of weeks.
22:17And Otis and Tozawa looking to feed off.
22:19And look at Tozawa soaring right through the air.
22:22That's Senton connects with Bronco Nima.
22:25And, Vic, we talked about it.
22:26The eighth main event tag team match of the year.
22:29Otis and Tozawa, they're back on track.
22:31New champions in the Raw Tag Team division.
22:34And now Alpha Academy throwing their hat in the ring for a tag team title shot on Monday night.
22:39Akira Tozawa picks up the win for Alpha Academy.
22:43And, unfortunately, for OTM, that means they slide to 0-3 here on main event.
22:48But, hey, OTM weren't the only ones chasing that first victory.
22:51Before she captured the Women's World Championship, La Primera Stephanie Vaquer had her main event debut
22:57against one of the toughest competitors in WWE, Ivy Niles.
23:01Don't move.
23:02That match is next.
23:09Give me the glory.
23:18Give me the glory.
23:20I got the world in the palm of my hand.
23:22I've been a story.
23:23I cannot be sorry.
23:24I gave them the glory of selling the plans.
23:26That was just part of the plan.
23:29Give me the glory.
23:30The dream of my life.
23:51Ser campeona mundial de WWE.
23:53Tuve que caminar a través del infierno, pero convertí ese infierno en mi hogar.
24:02Cada lágrima valió la pena para llegar a la cima.
24:07But this is not a swan's hand.
24:11This is a coronation.
24:13The best female superstar on the planet.
24:20Enfrentaré cada batalla con honor y respeto, pero en cada una demostraré por qué yo soy
24:27la mejor del mundo.
24:30Yo soy la primera y este es solamente el comienzo, porque mi fuego seguirá arrasando con todo
24:37por siempre.
24:43Welcome back to the best of main event.
24:46When you look at the women's division, it's tough to find anyone who had a better year
24:51than Stephanie Vaquer.
24:52La primera is on fire.
24:54After defeating EO Sky at Wrestlepalooza to capture the vacant Women's World Championship,
24:59Vaquer went on a tear, successfully defending her title against Raquel Rodriguez and even
25:05WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella.
25:07But before she was wearing championship gold and racking up title defenses,
25:11Stephanie Vaquer stepped onto the main event stage for the very first time, and she didn't
25:17exactly pick a cupcake of an opponent.
25:20Her debut came against the always fierce, always focused, tough as nails, Ivy Nile.
25:41The following contest is take of the one fall.
25:56Introducing first, from San Fernando, Chile, Stephanie Vaquer.
26:05Getting the action started here amidst a very busy weekend for all brands of the WWE, La Primera star continues to shine in her main event debut just one day before evolution.
26:19As Stephanie Vaquer looks to set it off here on main event.
26:27We welcome you in, Blake Howard, alongside the voice of NXT, Vic Joseph.
26:30Very busy weekend and week for you.
26:33It certainly was.
26:34I know Booker T is very jealous right now, but run through the list of what's happening this week.
26:39We've got Great American Bash.
26:40Did you say that a second ago?
26:42I was leaving that for the voice of NXT.
26:43No, Steve, Stephanie Vaquer would be very upset with you, a former NXT women's champion, a women's North American champion.
26:49The Great American Bash kicks things off in Atlanta.
26:53And for opponent, representing American-made, from Knoxville, Tennessee, I.P. Nile!
27:12Before I let you do your job, I'm going to ask you a question.
27:15Okay.
27:16Whom stepped into the ring this week on Monday?
27:21That word's red, white, and blue.
27:23I can only assume you're talking about El Grande Americano.
27:26Whom, over the last week or so, has shown on social media the successful surgery he had.
27:34What's about Chad Gable?
27:35So there's obviously, Chad Gable is not El Grande Americano, nor has he ever been.
27:39I did find it very interesting, Monday on Raw.
27:42No tattoo on the back of the neck of El Grande Americano.
27:45See, you always love to stir the pot.
27:47Why don't you do your job and talk about the pit bull?
27:48Well, we certainly go from premier to pit bull.
27:52And talking about great Americans, Vic, a big American-made July 4th weekend, Ivy Nile.
27:57Laser focus on her opportunity tomorrow night in Atlanta.
28:00Well, look, this women's battle royal.
28:05Talk about, hold on a second.
28:08Feel the tension rising.
28:10These two have become rivals over the last couple of months on the Monday Night Raw brand, of course, as you're pointing out there, Vic.
28:15A part of that battle royal tomorrow night at Evolution for an opportunity and a title shot at Clash in Paris coming up.
28:22Vic, who needs it more?
28:23Well, that's what I was getting ready to talk about, is this is a huge opportunity for all the women.
28:26Not only women of Monday Night Raw, women of SmackDown, including the women on NXT as well.
28:33It's a big statement-making night.
28:36Evolution, second all-women show, first one in seven years.
28:40And for someone like Ivy Nile, this could be a statement made, right?
28:44Someone like Stephanie Viqueira, this could be a coming-out party of sorts outside of NXT.
28:48Stephanie Viqueira is my pick to win that battle royal.
28:52That's certainly a big statement right there.
28:54La Primera certainly showed out in the Money in the Bank ladder match and now looking to turn the corner right here on the Monday Night Raw brand.
29:00As this rivalry continues here with Ivy Niles, both of these two amping things up in recent weeks.
29:05And look at La Primera here.
29:07Stacks are up.
29:09Only gets two, but Vic, we go back.
29:11Talking about NXT, look at Ivy Nile.
29:12Oh, and a steal one here from La Primera.
29:15But you go back over the last six months.
29:17What mark did La Primera leave in just that short time in NXT?
29:22I think she really re-energized, set a refocus of sorts, and really showed the women in NXT and those that are on Evolve,
29:31those who may be under a WWE ID talent contract, show them that you can do anything you want.
29:37You can come in in a short amount of time and rewrite the history.
29:40Boom!
29:42As Vaquer has her eyes set right there on Ivy Nile.
29:46Rolls her right out into the center of the ring.
29:48Puts the outside leg.
29:49Only gets one.
29:50One thing I've noticed about Stephanie Vaquer.
29:52Well, here we go.
29:53Crucifix.
29:54Shoulders are down.
29:55Is that unlike when she arrived in NXT, she now has almost more of a killer instinct.
30:00She's not waiting around.
30:00She's going right for a pin.
30:02She's looking to win, but look at the strength of Ivy Nile.
30:05Certainly know about the power and strength on full display right here at the Pit Bull.
30:09Stephanie Vaquer said she will dominate on Monday nights, and she's certainly done a great job thus far.
30:14Uh-oh.
30:15Ivy puts on the brakes and right into the backbreaker.
30:19As Ivy Nile here has big opportunity right in front of her, Vic.
30:23And what could a win tomorrow mean for Ivy's future?
30:26It could mean a lot.
30:27Obviously a championship opportunity.
30:29But this moment right here we're seeing out of Ivy Nile is something Stephanie Vaquer learned about.
30:34She could have went for a cover.
30:35She could have went to try to win the matchup off of that devastating clothesline.
30:38Instead, she's trying to get under the skin of her opponent.
30:41She's trying to almost manipulate those that are in the WWE universe to try to get the jeers.
30:47This is a different side of Ivy Nile than when she first arrived in NXT,
30:51when she first stepped in to the WWE Performance Center down in Orlando.
30:55And a lot of that credit, Vic, could be given to Chad Gade.
30:58And very well, it could be.
31:00And I think you're 100% right.
31:01Oh, not only Ivy, but also the Brothers Creed as well.
31:05All are looking for championship gold.
31:07And with a win at Evolution in Atlanta, in that Battle Royal,
31:12she's three seconds away from putting gold around her waist.
31:16Vic, of course, we know these are two of the participants in the Battle Royal.
31:19But that lineup continuing to get stacked,
31:21as we saw this past Tuesday with Ava making some big announcements.
31:25Ava, and I've said this before about the general manager of NXT,
31:27as this is a great show of strength from Ivy Nile.
31:30Here we go, Ivy into the cover off the delayed vertical suplex.
31:33Swords are down to Bacare, but only two.
31:36Ava at such a young age, Ava's ability to make these matches,
31:41to have that maturity to keep her emotions in check,
31:44the things she has done, the matches she has made down at NXT,
31:48she is well ahead of her time.
31:51I think, for my money, the best general manager in the WWE.
31:54She's certainly making a statement each and every Tuesday night.
31:57Ivy Nile right here has been making a statement on main event throughout 2025.
32:00Her seventh matchup already here on main event.
32:03Looking to turn that corner with what would be a huge win over Stephanie Vaquer.
32:07This would be the biggest win, by the way.
32:08This would be the biggest win of Ivy Nile's career.
32:11And certainly a great way to get some momentum going into the weekend.
32:14Here we go, roll up by Vaquer, only getting one.
32:16Oh, and of course, taking a look at tomorrow night, American Maid perhaps could use that win by Ivy Nile.
32:23Certainly could do it for one Chad Gable.
32:25Well, look, they could do it for Chad Gable.
32:27And also, you've got to think, how does it set the tone for those I just talked about in Julius and Brutus?
32:33And of course, Vic, we talk about the big tests in front of us right now.
32:36But up next, Sami Zayn tests his will against a certifiable badass in Braun Breaker from this past Monday.
32:42Another man who really redefined NXT, defined an era of that brand, Braun Breaker, former Intercontinental Champion.
32:51Here we go, Vaquer in the cover, hooks the outside leg, only getting one.
32:54Of course, Stephanie Vaquer, very familiar with being a double champion, former NXT Women's North American and NXT Women's Champion.
33:01Trying to turn the corner right here, Vic.
33:02She wants to go to Clash in Paris and get that title opportunity.
33:05100%.
33:05We have to remember, too, she relinquished the Women's North American Championship.
33:09She was never defeated for that title, but the woman that did defeat her, bam, was J.C. Jane for the NXT Women's Championship.
33:17And Evolution, she is going to go one-on-one with Jordan Grace.
33:21Major test for Fatal Influence coming up.
33:24Nice.
33:25At Evolution, and of course, right now, Stephanie Vaquer.
33:28Ivy Nile is staying with it.
33:30Trying to get back in this one.
33:31Oh, Nile goes for it all.
33:32And Vaquer, oh, you see that smile in the corner and a big dragon screw leg whip.
33:40And now Vaquer getting right in the position here.
33:44Has Nile up.
33:45Oh!
33:46S-V-B!
33:49And La Primera prevails.
33:51Here is your winner, Stephanie Vaquer!
34:01And Vic, that's a way to make a statement heading into the weekend.
34:05Certainly is one way to build some momentum heading to Evolution.
34:09You see the snap there in that dragon screw leg whip as Stephanie Vaquer, laser focused.
34:13Boom!
34:14And then, bam, the back of the neck, right on that knee.
34:16No devil's kiss tonight, Vic, but Stephanie Vaquer picks up the dunk.
34:21La Primera makes a statement in her main event debut as Stephanie Vaquer grinds out a hard-fought victory
34:28to earn her first win here on the show.
34:30But right now, it's time to shift gears.
34:32So buckle up, because the next one is going to be fast, furious, and explosive.
34:37Praxium came in hungry and determined to prove they belong on the big stage.
34:41But standing across the ring, the masters of timing, teamwork, and tag team wizardry,
34:47Motor City Machine Gun.
34:48This high-octane showdown is headed your way next on the Best of Main Event.
34:54But before we turn the page, let's pause to honor the closing chapter of a legendary career.
35:00We look back at the GOAT, John Cena's final match last weekend at Saturday night's main event.
35:06You can start to feel the emotion bubbling up.
35:15We're all here tonight, praying tribute to John Cena.
35:20It feels like for many of us, we're saying goodbye to their talent.
35:24With a miss tonight, for the world, it's going to be a hell of a night.
35:27John Cena is a once-in-a-generation superstar.
35:29But John Cena is the hardest-working guy anybody will ever meet.
35:33And that's when he passes on to the next generation.
35:36I don't know, he just has this incredible connection, not only with fans, but just with people.
35:41And that's what makes him such a wonderful human being.
35:43Ladies and gentlemen, John Cena's 23-year journey now reaches the finish line.
35:52I'm going to break your spirit.
36:01I'm going to force you to give up.
36:06It's like a vision, intuition.
36:09It's a feeling deep inside and everything looks different from what you have behind.
36:17Is it the light?
36:19Is it the fight?
36:20Something has changed, but it's alright.
36:23A new sensation that couldn't be tried.
36:28Because when the outsider takes control of the game to play it's tough, there's nowhere else to hurt any longer.
36:37Any longer.
36:40Because what you're feeling is bad, just what I play.
36:44It's bad, but there's so much game at the end.
36:47You're a hero.
36:50What you've got to cause you never last at the end.
36:52It's bad, but it's terrible.
36:55What you've got to cause you never last at the end.
37:07How much does Cena have left?
37:15What you've got to cause you never last at the end.
37:23I'm in the ground, so I'm out of time
37:25And I'm here with the universe
37:27Because I'm looking for my me
37:30I'm in the ground
38:00Tonight, professional wrestling destroyed sports entertainment
38:30I'm in the ground, so I'm in the ground
39:00I'm in the ground, so I'm in the ground
39:04I'm gonna play this over you all, what's this?
39:07Thank you
39:08Friday night SmackDown and Saturday night's main event
39:27are coming to the Bell Center in Montreal on Friday, January 23rd and Saturday, January 24th.
39:35Combo and individual event tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.
39:42Well, from the Paris of North America, beautiful Montreal,
39:46we're hopping across the Atlantic to the actual city of life, Paris, France.
39:51And trust me, our final match shines just as bright.
39:54Fraxium and the Motor City machine guns tore the house down
39:57in what many are calling the main event match of the year.
40:01A high-flying, high-speed offensive showcase that had fans in Paris on their feet from bell to bell.
40:09Oh, Vic, we're in for a bigger right here.
40:12We will not be able to blink in this tag team match here on Main Events.
40:19The following tag team contest is scheduled for one fall.
40:34Introducing first, with a combined weight of 355 pounds, Fraxium!
40:44Well, Vic, we did see that hometown banger last week with Sheamus.
40:48Could certainly be in for another major confrontation right here in the tag team ranks
40:52with the loaded, smacked-down tag team division on full display.
40:56It is certainly loaded.
40:57You can say that again from these two teams, the Street Profits, Wyatt Six, DIY.
41:03We can keep going with all the tag teams, really, in the WWE,
41:07going back to what we talked about in the first matchup.
41:10But these two specifically, they move like a blur.
41:13They strike like a cobra.
41:15We better buckle up for this matchup.
41:18We saw those titles on display at Clash in Paris.
41:20Now a potential big-time contenders match right here on Main Event.
41:24And their opponents, with a combined weight of 400.
41:53312 pounds, Alex Kelly, Chris Haven, Motor City Machine Guns!
42:05Well, former WWE Tag Team Champions set for battle in their Main Event debut
42:09as the boys from Detroit look to get back to their winning ways.
42:13These are two guys I've known for a very long time.
42:15I've learned a lot from both these individuals.
42:17And Corey Graves said this to me one time.
42:21Motor City Machine Guns is your tag team's favorite tag team.
42:26I mean, these guys have done it all over the world.
42:29To see them here, to call this match, this is going to be a treat,
42:32not just for them in the WWE Universe, a treat for Fraxium,
42:35and a treat for us sitting here at Ringside College.
42:37Well, Vic, to that point for wrestling fans in the last 15, 20 years,
42:40how big of a dream match is this?
42:42It's huge. I mean, this is why I say we can't blink.
42:45We're going to see things done in this matchup that we can only dream about.
42:49I mean, they're going to be moving fast.
42:50It's going to be quick. It's going to be high impact.
42:53This is a match that truly is a tag team Main Event anywhere in the world.
42:58Indeed it is.
42:59And you can hear the incredible reaction from the WWE Universe.
43:07But Vic, the big question, who needs this win more?
43:09I think they both do.
43:10I think this is a must win for both these teams as, again, you hear the WWE Universe
43:15and you talk about the SmackDown Tag Team Division.
43:17You talk about everything going on.
43:19Every single match, it matters.
43:21It doesn't matter if it's on Main Event.
43:23It doesn't matter if it's a WWE Live Event anywhere in the world
43:26when we come to a city near you.
43:27It doesn't matter if it's on SmackDown for every single Friday.
43:30This is must win. Cover.
43:31But cover.
43:32Shelly trying to end it early.
43:34And Vic, as we saw last Sunday, the line for the WWE Tag Team Titles
43:37clearly starts with the Wyatt Six.
43:40It does, and that's the scary thing, right?
43:42I mean, it's Halloween Horror Nights come to life.
43:44Bam! Every single Friday on SmackDown.
43:46And that's what these two teams know.
43:47That's what these two teams are fighting for.
43:49And when it comes to Raw and SmackDown,
43:51Motor City and Machine Guns, they've been to the top of the mountain.
43:53Fraxium has not.
43:54Fraxium, in the eyes of many, is the greatest tag team ever.
43:57Fraxium, in NXT.
43:58Boom!
43:58There's the speed.
43:59That's why I say they move like a blur.
44:01They strike like a cobra.
44:02Look at that incredible double team right here.
44:04As Fraxium, dialing it up, sending Saban to the outside.
44:10And they took a look around here, Vic.
44:12Oh!
44:13Toe-Face, Suicida, one side.
44:15Fraxium is the definition of tag team specialist.
44:19They are excitement personified.
44:21The frenetic pace continues as Fraxium rockin' and rollin' here on main event.
44:38And Vic, we talk about the influence on the styles of all professional wrestling right now,
44:43the modern style that the Motor City Machine Guns bring.
44:45You can see right there the influence on Fraxium.
44:47A hundred percent, and that's why for Fraxium, you start to wonder how big the butterflies are.
44:52Oh!
44:52They're the size of the Eagles deep down within these two.
44:55As again, WWE Universe rallying both teams.
44:58Tag was made.
44:59Indeed, as Saban and Sally now look to continue this pace.
45:03Nice combo offense.
45:05Big DDT by Shelley.
45:07As Saban, the legal man, goes for the cover.
45:08Hooks the outside leg of Axiom.
45:10And again, a near fall.
45:12But Vic, one thing you can certainly say, a lot of mutual respect between these two teams.
45:20I don't buy any of this.
45:30They're fake smiles.
45:34Tired outfits.
45:36What a work.
45:37Tell me what time it is.
45:41Tipping time!
45:44I'm the reason the room goes silent.
45:46Fire.
45:49And soon, I will be again.
45:53WrestleMania Vegas.
45:54It's anyone's game.
45:56Oh!
45:58I'll make you silent again!
46:03Woo-hoo!
46:04Back here on Main Event.
46:07Motor City Machine Guns continuing to roll all throughout the break!
46:11And another double team.
46:13Shelley into the cover on Axiom.
46:14Hooks the outside leg.
46:16Only gets two.
46:18WWE Universe!
46:20WWE Universe!
46:22WWE Universe!
46:23WWE Universe!
46:23Electrically!
46:24That's what we said.
46:25It's a dream matchup.
46:26I mean, Nathan Frazier, eyes wide open right now.
46:29What a matchup.
46:30This tag was made.
46:32In comes Saban.
46:32And look, when it comes to Chris Saban, I couldn't even get a word with him earlier.
46:35As a former TNA World Champion, I was trying to get his thoughts on Trick Williams being
46:40the current TNA World Champion and what he's done on NXT.
46:44He was so focused on this matchup, and that's what I think adds to the gravity of this matchup
46:49here right now that we're calling.
46:51Both teams know how important this matchup is for the rankings, however you want to break
46:56it down in terms of being in championship contention.
46:59The Machine Guns also former three-time TNA World Tag Team Champions.
47:04As Axiom looking to fight back, of course, Axiom and Frazier dominated for over a year
47:09in the NXT Tag Team Division.
47:12The innovative offensive Saban!
47:15Dropping Axiom.
47:16Stomach first.
47:17Reverse Samoan drop and look for Axiom.
47:19No strangers to meeting their heroes and their idols.
47:23It was earlier this year on NXT.
47:24They faced the current TNA World Tag Team Champions, that being the Hardys.
47:29So Fraxium's used to this, but this atmosphere, as loud as this place is, you've got to give
47:34the edge to the Motor City Machine Guns.
47:36Tag made on either side.
47:37You saw a little bit of a slip there by Nathan Frazier.
47:39You start to wonder, are things getting to him right now?
47:42Because the pace is quickening.
47:44The magnitude of this match is starting to grow.
47:46We've seen Frazier at times.
47:47They move too quickly for his own body.
47:49As Shelly gets popped right in the mouth.
47:52And Frazier!
47:53One mistake could be the difference in this matchup.
47:56Standing shooting star.
47:57Indeed into the cover!
47:58Wow!
47:59So close!
48:00Right on the cusp there is Fraxium.
48:03As both teams back and forth right here.
48:07Of course, Fraxium, you've seen some amazing showings from them.
48:11You almost wonder, are they getting lost in that SmackDown Tag Team shuffle?
48:15Tag was made.
48:16Axiom now legal.
48:17And Shelly trying to combat them both one on two.
48:20You want to get out of that shuffle?
48:22You don't want to get lost?
48:23It's easy.
48:23You pick up wins.
48:25And it can start right here!
48:27As Axiom launches Frazier!
48:29And a big double team into the brain buster!
48:31Combination offense for Axiom's legal!
48:33Axiom into the cover!
48:34And Saban breaks it up.
48:36Victor, this one's starting to break down a bit.
48:37And if Nathan Frazier had a little bit more right there, I think he was trying to get back some breath after all the moving he's been doing.
48:43He couldn't break up the count as he flies over the top, wipes out Saban.
48:47Slingshot, plonch into the outside.
48:48And look, Shelly's looking around, there's no one to tag!
48:50Indeed, looking for his tag team partner of over a decade.
48:54And right now, Shelly inside the ring with Axiom.
48:58Of course, Axiom just a kid from Madrid looking to get it done right here.
49:04Back and forth they go.
49:06Whoa!
49:08Counter into a submission!
49:10And Shelly, nice counter yet again to create some separation.
49:13Goes for Saban again, but Vic, there's no crusade!
49:15But there is a Nathan Frazier and a tag was made on the far side of the ring.
49:19Axiom looking to capitalize right here.
49:20The Irish Ripper Versal!
49:22Step up in Zaguri.
49:23And now Nathan Frazier has Shelly in position.
49:27And there's Chris Saban!
49:28What a timely appearance!
49:31And Shelly connects in the corner.
49:34There's the tag to Saban.
49:36And the former WWE Tag Team Champions looking to dial it up right here!
49:40Boom!
49:42What a combination in the flatliner!
49:44And remember, it's Frazier who's legal.
49:46Axiom just got wiped out.
49:48And a big kick from Saban to Axiom.
49:51And now Shelly has Frazier in position.
49:54Frazier's in the crosshairs.
49:57Up top!
49:59And there's the missile dropkick!
50:01Right off the shoulders of Shelly!
50:03Into the cover!
50:04And Axiom breaks it up, Vic!
50:06I thought that was it!
50:07Unbelievable!
50:08Unbelievable!
50:08As the WWE Universe coming unglued for this one.
50:17Huge tag team showdown here.
50:18We got a huge blockbuster tag team main event coming up next.
50:21With Jey Uso and LA Knight taking on the Vision.
50:24But right now, vintage Motor City Machine Guns offense.
50:29Clicking on all cylinders right here.
50:33Saban looks out to Shelly.
50:34I think they might be turning the corner towards victory.
50:37Dial it up!
50:41And the double team right back into position.
50:44Frazier up!
50:45And Frazier right down!
50:47Will this be enough?
50:48There's a cover by Shelly!
50:50And the guns get it done!
50:54Here are your winners!
50:57Motor City Machine Guns!
51:01The Motor City Machine Guns escape Paris with a razor-thin, edge-of-your-seat victory over
51:11Fraxium.
51:12What an electric way to wrap up the first half of our two-part Best of Main Event showcase.
51:18I hope you enjoyed reliving these matches as much as we love bringing them to you.
51:21Hit us up on social media and tell us which moments stood out the most.
51:26We want to hear from you.
51:26That's all for this edition of Main Event.
51:29I'm Megan Morant and I'll see you right back here next week as we continue our journey through
51:34the very best that Main Event had to offer in 2025.
51:38Don't miss it!
51:39We're just getting warmed up!
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