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00:00:04Offset with the best view in the house.
00:00:06I assure you Atlanta is about to get bouncy.
00:00:12Javon Evans at just 21 years old.
00:00:16Will enter his first ever elimination chamber match this coming Saturday.
00:00:21Joining Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, LA Knight, Jey Uso and Trick Williams in that match.
00:00:29We talk about it quite a few times when it comes to Javon Evans.
00:00:33Sometimes what you don't know can benefit you.
00:00:37Evans, the youngest superstar in the elimination chamber.
00:00:40The least experienced of the field.
00:00:43Yet the young OG competes like he's playing with house money each and every night.
00:00:48And everything keeps coming up bouncy.
00:00:51You know what?
00:00:52Javon Evans wasn't even born when the elimination chamber debuted back in 2002.
00:00:58And now he's a part of it.
00:01:01I want the world.
00:01:02Now the money's about to kick down that door for you.
00:01:05I want the money.
00:01:06I want the money.
00:01:08I want the money.
00:01:12I want the money.
00:01:13I want the money.
00:01:14I want the money.
00:01:14I want the money.
00:01:17They say in Vegas.
00:01:22Everyone's got to tell.
00:01:26A blink.
00:01:28A breath.
00:01:31A moment that can't be controlled.
00:01:34But the great ones, they use it to their advantage.
00:01:40They own it.
00:01:42They've got them right where they want them.
00:01:54The rest just haven't figured it out yet.
00:02:03WrestleMania Vegas.
00:02:05WrestleMania Vegas.
00:02:08It's anyone's game.
00:02:15It's your boys.
00:02:18The New Day.
00:02:27When New Day dropped and New Day came and New Day built, the New Day name is New Day's time.
00:02:36The New Day's time is New Day's world.
00:02:39New Day's time.
00:02:40And his opponent, accompanied by Grayson Waller and Xavier Woods, representing the New Day.
00:02:51Weighed in at 200 pounds, Kofi Kingston.
00:03:01Ladies and gentlemen, what a week on the WWE Podcast Network.
00:03:06The Undertaker welcomes Atlanta's own Michael P.S. Hayes.
00:03:10Cody Rhodes has Rey Mysterio.
00:03:12Logan Paul with Brianna Chicken Fry.
00:03:15And newcomer Royce Keys on Stephanie's What's Your Story?
00:03:19What a story he has to tell.
00:03:24My brother was a big drug dealer.
00:03:27Lost his life.
00:03:28He lost his life saving you?
00:03:31Yeah.
00:03:31It's one of those things, like, you look, what he sacrificed was himself to save me.
00:03:42Like, I hear certain things, and it reminds me of him.
00:03:47I felt guilty for so many years.
00:03:53But I know that, I know none of it was my fault.
00:03:59But it still, it still, it still eats me up at times.
00:04:07I mean, you've got to watch that entire podcast.
00:04:10It is as emotional as it gets.
00:04:12Royce Keys ready to make his debut here in WWE.
00:04:17Meanwhile, an impromptu matchup that was born out of a confrontation backstage a bit earlier tonight.
00:04:23Javon Evans, accompanied by Offset in the ring, will take on Kofi Kingston.
00:04:28Xavier Woods out with a shoulder injury.
00:04:30And, of course, Brayson Waller out of ringside as well.
00:04:33Before the action gets too hot and heavy, allow me to say this once loud and proud.
00:04:38Thank God for the new day.
00:04:41You know, I spoke with Kofi Kingston a few weeks ago about this 21-year-old upstart Javon Evans.
00:04:46I said a lot of people have compared Javon to Kofi and what Kofi Kingston can do.
00:04:50Especially at the Royal Rumble, that people thought that Javon Evans could pull off some of those depth-defying moves
00:04:56that Kofi Kingston has done in the Rumble over the years.
00:04:58Kingston said he respects the talent this young man has.
00:05:00But he said he was offended over the fact that people would compare Evans to Kingston this early on in
00:05:06his career.
00:05:06Because Kofi Kingston has scratched and clawed for every opportunity he's ever received in this business.
00:05:12And Javon hasn't?
00:05:12I didn't say that.
00:05:14But Kofi is not about to have his own name be used to elevate somebody else,
00:05:19potentially looking to replace him down the line.
00:05:22Kofi Kingston is a former WWE champion.
00:05:25Kofi Kingston has competed at WrestleMania.
00:05:28Kofi has seen and done just about everything there is to do in this game.
00:05:31Well, Javon Evans has an opportunity to go to WrestleMania this year and battle for the WWE Championship.
00:05:36He beat Gunther and Dominic Mysterio in a triple threat match last week to qualify for the Elimination Chamber.
00:05:42And on Saturday, Evans will join Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, L.A. Knight, Jey Uso, and Trick Williams in that
00:05:52match.
00:05:52And listen, if somehow, someway, Javon Evans emerges victorious at Elimination Chamber,
00:05:57all the comparisons to Kofi Kingston will be right on.
00:06:00They will be absolutely worthy.
00:06:02It'll be Javon mania this year.
00:06:04Oh, my God.
00:06:05Oh, Kofi, who intends, I guess, to beat some respect into Javon Evans here tonight.
00:06:15You know, it's interesting.
00:06:16Evans is so young, Corey, that when the Elimination...
00:06:19Oh, here's the cover.
00:06:20Quick cover by Javon.
00:06:22Almost caught Kofi.
00:06:24Evans, when the first Elimination Chamber debuted back in 2002, hadn't even been born yet.
00:06:31Oh, look at this.
00:06:33Where's Javon going?
00:06:34Oh, and Grayson Waller trying to create a distraction over here on this side of the ring.
00:06:39Keep your eyes on the young OG.
00:06:43Where are we at?
00:06:44And Kofi Kingston running away from Javon Evans.
00:06:51He ran away, Xavier.
00:06:56He ran away.
00:06:59He might want to turn around here.
00:07:02And now Kofi Kingston looking to take advantage of the distraction.
00:07:05Oh, and Evans, what a knee!
00:07:07What a knee to the face of Kingston, and a kickout!
00:07:10Wow, what impact!
00:07:13Incredible shot landed by the young OG while you were busy over here being embarrassed
00:07:19mentally by Xavier Woods.
00:07:21You know, Woods was almost a doctor, Corey.
00:07:24What kind of medical doctor?
00:07:26What other kind of doctor is there?
00:07:28Come on, come on, come on!
00:07:30You're almost a doctor, by the way.
00:07:32You're a professor now.
00:07:33That's right.
00:07:37Don't fall for it, Javon.
00:07:40Well, Kofi Kingston trying to take advantage of when their cheap shot poked to the eye,
00:07:45and Javon Evans sent out to the floor!
00:07:47Oh, my God!
00:07:47Nasty landing for Evans.
00:07:49Face first.
00:07:49Doesn't want to be out there with Woods and Grayson Waller.
00:07:56Watch Kingston from behind!
00:07:58Kofi with a kick, taking advantage.
00:08:05Here's Offset to Javon's aid.
00:08:19Well, Javon Evans clearly outnumbered tonight.
00:08:21The matches against Kofi Kingston, but he's got Waller and Woods.
00:08:24How do you figure clearly outnumbered?
00:08:26Xavier Woods is not medically cleared.
00:08:28In fact, he's injured.
00:08:29He's won a valid arm.
00:08:32This is, at worst, even, we intellectuals have to stick together.
00:08:38Cole, it's all about academia.
00:08:40That's one for yourself.
00:08:42Uh-oh!
00:08:44Bounce his head!
00:08:45Bounce his head off the table!
00:08:47What has happened to Kingston?
00:08:48Your boy's head is bouncy!
00:08:52And Javonick, again, not bouncy, but bounced.
00:08:56I think the New Day off the announce table.
00:08:58Might make great additions to the Atlanta Hawks.
00:09:01Well, they do need help.
00:09:07And now Kofi Kingston just stomping away at Javon Evans in the corner.
00:09:14And we talk about the inexperience of Javon Evans, and rarely has it come back to bite him.
00:09:20In this instance, Kofi Kingston does have the experience advantage.
00:09:23And I agree, but I don't think inexperience had anything to do with this.
00:09:26The fact that he was outnumbered had something to do with it for Javon Evans.
00:09:29Turning this match in the favor of Kingston.
00:09:40Boom!
00:09:41Dropkick right in the chin.
00:09:43Going to drag Evans now toward the center of the ring.
00:09:45Into the cover.
00:09:46Hooks the leg on Javon Evans.
00:09:48And Evans has to kick out at two.
00:09:53Smart strategy by Kingston.
00:09:55Slowing down the pace.
00:09:57We know Kofi can go when it calls for it.
00:10:00But right now, he's throwing Evans off his game by bringing the match to a creep.
00:10:06Offset his song Bodies with JD, Drowney Pool, and Benny X.
00:10:10An official theme song of Elimination Chamber this Saturday.
00:10:13Looking on.
00:10:14Do you get paid every time you play that?
00:10:16Because I feel like every time I walk past you today, you had that song on your phone.
00:10:19I did.
00:10:20Because I knew he was going to be here.
00:10:22I was hanging with Little Yachty before the show.
00:10:25Beautiful take down by Kingston.
00:10:26Little Yachty's actually my guy.
00:10:28But me and Offset hit it off earlier.
00:10:33I don't even want to know.
00:10:35And Kofi now climbing up to the top rope.
00:10:38Kingston.
00:10:39Oh, and down goes Javon Evans.
00:10:41Kofi into the cover.
00:10:43Teaching a lesson to the young OG here tonight.
00:10:49That's what this is all about.
00:10:51Kofi feels disrespected that everyone and their brother is comparing Javon Evans to him this early in Javon's career.
00:10:58I understand a lot of people.
00:10:59I've done it myself.
00:11:00Your heart's in the right place.
00:11:01You're talking about physically speaking, capabilities, potential for the future.
00:11:05But right now, Kofi's still the guy.
00:11:16And Kingston in complete control of a young OG Javon Evans.
00:11:20Well, let's talk about how he got control.
00:11:22Thanks to Grayson Waller and Xavier Woods causing a distraction here at ringside.
00:11:27Offset in Javon Evans' corner as well.
00:11:29Are you implying that Offset is not a distraction?
00:11:32He's one of the biggest stars in the music industry.
00:11:34He has caused no distraction whatsoever in this match.
00:11:41Now Javon Evans trying to fight back.
00:11:43Of course, Javon, one of the six men inside Elimination Chamber this Saturday,
00:11:47where the winner will go to WrestleMania to face Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship.
00:11:52And Evans fighting back.
00:11:59Kofi has it hooked.
00:12:00Looking for the SOS and Kofi Kingston standing switch now into a waist lock.
00:12:04Sends Evans into the ropes.
00:12:06Went for a knee.
00:12:07That time caught Kofi with a kick.
00:12:13Another kick drops Kingston.
00:12:15And can you believe the audacity that Offset had saying New Day sucks backstage?
00:12:19Come on now.
00:12:20A lot of people say that for him.
00:12:22And Javon Evans, oh my goodness.
00:12:24There's that tornado splash kick.
00:12:26Cover now.
00:12:27By Evans and a kick out at two.
00:12:29That did not suck in any way, shape, or form.
00:12:33Mind-blowing athleticism from the young OG.
00:12:36Yeah, Javon Evans just a uber-athletic, lightning fast, so dynamic.
00:12:42Imagine what he will do inside the chamber structure.
00:12:46Might have to protect Javon Evans from himself.
00:12:48But now, perched on the top turnbuckle.
00:12:52Evans!
00:12:52Oh, nobody home.
00:12:53Kofi rolled out of harm's way.
00:12:55And Evans may hurt his ankle or his knee.
00:12:57Ankle or a knee.
00:12:58And that could be bad news heading into the chamber on Saturday.
00:13:02And Kofi Kingston now finally delivers an SOS.
00:13:05Stacks him up.
00:13:06Cover.
00:13:07Shoulders down.
00:13:08Evans kicks it, too.
00:13:11Forget this Saturday.
00:13:12Let's make it through this match first.
00:13:14Evans taking a high risk that does not pay off.
00:13:19Kingston out of the way just in time.
00:13:21Javon, as we've seen many times in the past, attempted to land on his feet.
00:13:24But may have tweaked his knee.
00:13:26Perhaps his ankle in the process.
00:13:28And this is an opportunity for the veteran Kofi Kingston, the former WWE champion,
00:13:33to put away Javon Evans, who caught Kofi.
00:13:36Rolls him up.
00:13:37Shoulders down near fall.
00:13:40Evans still hobbled.
00:13:42Here it comes.
00:13:43And it doesn't stop him, however.
00:13:45Looking for the red dot kick.
00:13:47I think the knee might have actually connected with Kofi's forehead.
00:13:50Yeah, it dropped Kofi up through the ropes and outside the ring.
00:13:54And now the adrenaline starting to pump.
00:13:56Where are we?
00:13:56We outside!
00:13:59Javon Evans wiping out Kofi Kingston.
00:14:07Man, this young man, a joy to watch.
00:14:09No doubt about it.
00:14:11But Grayson Waller from behind.
00:14:13And Waller gets involved with a cheap shot to Evans.
00:14:19And now Kofi Kingston with an opportunity.
00:14:22And Kofi, big leg drop to the back of the neck.
00:14:25And thanks to Grayson Waller, Kingston is going to put this one away.
00:14:30No!
00:14:32Evans kicks out at two!
00:14:35Kofi can't believe it!
00:14:38Javon Evans showing Kofi Kingston and the entire world just how much grit he has.
00:14:43Uh-oh, Grayson Waller getting into it with Offset here at ringside.
00:14:47Hey, he don't belong here!
00:14:49He don't!
00:14:50And Offset just sent Waller over our table!
00:14:53Let's go, let's go, let's go, let's go!
00:14:56Let's go, let's go, let's go!
00:14:58Let's go, let's go, let's go!
00:15:16Here is your winner, Javon Evans!
00:15:23I shudder to think, Javon Evans hitting that OG cutter from a top of a pod inside the chamber!
00:15:30Cole, don't be giving the young man any ideas, but how on earth can you bet against the young OG,
00:15:37who somehow continues to find a way night after night to survive while throwing caution to the wind,
00:15:46putting his own body at risk, but it keeps paying off.
00:15:51Evans taking a trip to the outside, taking out Kofi Kingston,
00:15:57and here we see the closing moments, OG Cutter soared through the skies of ATL!
00:16:07What a win over one of the all-time greats!
00:16:10And now, Javon Evans marches into the biggest night of his career,
00:16:15joining five other men inside the elimination chamber for an opportunity to battle for the WWE title at WrestleMania!
00:16:25Mania!
00:16:39AJ Styles, the phenomenal one, Uncle Alan, we love you.
00:16:43You are one of a kind in our industry, man, and feel truly honored to have shared the ring with
00:16:48you.
00:16:49Ten years ago, you came to WWE, and you raised the bar.
00:16:52You did everything there is to do, and not just WWE.
00:16:57You and I came back 25 years.
00:17:00I think you're one of the best.
00:17:01Tell me to do it.
00:17:02Thank you for everything that you did for this business.
00:17:07No one did it as phenomenal as the one and only AJ Styles.
00:17:12Love you, buddy, and thanks for the good times inside the ring and out.
00:17:17I miss him already.
00:17:19It has been a privilege to call you a friend.
00:17:22It's an honor to share the ring with you.
00:17:24I love you, brother.
00:17:30And ladies and gentlemen, it is a night to celebrate AJ Styles.
00:17:35Of course, that man, Frankie Kazarian, who's had so many battles with AJ at TNA.
00:17:40And then Abyss is here, won the tag titles with AJ Styles.
00:17:45I get that money on my flex.
00:17:47I get that money on my flex.
00:18:10Hey, come on, let's go, let's go.
00:18:15Let's go.
00:18:24Let's go.
00:18:30Let's go.
00:18:35Let's go.
00:18:37I can't believe I don't like the person I see
00:18:44Because the person I see
00:18:46Because the person I see
00:18:52And...
00:18:55Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome
00:18:58The World MMA Champion
00:19:02C.M. Spongebob
00:19:08You and T.M. Spongebob
00:19:14Only you
00:19:14Elimination Chamber is presented by DoorDash,
00:19:18the official on-demand delivery platform of WWE.
00:19:23The World Heavyweight Champion, C.M. Punk,
00:19:26joins us live on RAW next.
00:19:51The World Heavyweight Champion, C.M. Spongebob
00:19:57And a night that could alter what could be one of the greatest main events in WrestleMania history,
00:20:03that would be Punk and Reigns.
00:20:04And that's front of mind for Finn Balor.
00:20:06I mentioned it to you earlier.
00:20:08I spoke to Balor backstage earlier today.
00:20:10I have never seen Finn as locked in and ready as he is ahead of this matchup in Chicago this
00:20:16coming Saturday.
00:20:17That said, he's stepping into the ring with a man who calls himself the best in the world with good
00:20:23reason.
00:20:23And C.M. Punk wakes up every morning just to prove it.
00:20:38You mentioned it earlier, Finn Balor has looked more focused the past couple of weeks than I've seen in many
00:20:45years.
00:20:49It's almost something resembling clarity out of Finn Balor.
00:20:53No longer bogged down with drama in the Judgment Day Clubhouse.
00:20:57No longer worried about anything that happens outside of the ring.
00:21:00Finn Balor looks to return to form as the same man who was the first ever Universal Champion in WWE.
00:21:08Balor has proven he can make it to the top of the mountain.
00:21:11It may have been a while, but he wants to show the world that he's still got it.
00:21:16I mean, you gotta admire C.M. Punk. He loves to take on all challenges.
00:21:19He wants to represent the world heavyweight title the right way.
00:21:23We're really gonna stop. I'm letting you know now.
00:21:25Alright?
00:21:26Alright.
00:21:26The difficulty of 10 and execution aside.
00:21:30Okay.
00:21:37A.J. Styles versus John Cena. A dream rivalry. The WWE Universe didn't think they'd ever see.
00:21:58Phenomenal form and he nailed it.
00:22:01He just beat John Cena at SummerSlam.
00:22:16CM Punk is not the only person with people mad at him.
00:22:22I got people mad at me too.
00:22:24But I need them to understand.
00:22:27Why I need to do this.
00:22:29I need to prove to the doubters.
00:22:31I need to prove to the critics.
00:22:34And I even need to prove to the judgement day.
00:22:37That I can be champion.
00:22:38It's been 10 years.
00:22:4110 years of what ifs.
00:22:43What if he was champion.
00:22:44You can learn.
00:22:46You can learn.
00:22:47A lot from a win.
00:22:48You can learn a lot more.
00:22:50From a defeat.
00:22:53And when I lost.
00:22:55To CM Punk in Belfast.
00:22:57I learned.
00:22:59To stop asking myself.
00:23:01What if.
00:23:02And start telling myself.
00:23:05When.
00:23:07When you beat.
00:23:08CM Punk.
00:23:10When you become.
00:23:12World Heavyweight Champion.
00:23:13When.
00:23:14When.
00:23:15You go on.
00:23:15To main event.
00:23:17WrestleMania.
00:23:18There will be no more.
00:23:20What is.
00:23:22Because everyone will know.
00:23:24Who's the real.
00:23:26Best in the world.
00:23:33Ladies and gentlemen.
00:23:35Tune in to Elimination Chamber this Saturday.
00:23:45If a superstar jumps from the top rope.
00:23:48The DoorDash Smash Pass triggers.
00:23:50Order on DoorDash.
00:23:51And use code SMASHPAT.
00:23:52For a chance to win a fly away trip.
00:23:54For four.
00:23:55To WrestleMania in Las Vegas.
00:23:57Terms apply.
00:24:00But tonight we are in Atlanta, Georgia.
00:24:03And the stars are out.
00:24:04With that my friends.
00:24:06Is hall of fame.
00:24:07NBA center.
00:24:09Dwight.
00:24:10Howard.
00:24:10From right here.
00:24:11In Atlanta.
00:24:14And Jermaine Dupree.
00:24:16A Grammy award winning.
00:24:17Songwriter rapper.
00:24:18Believe it or not.
00:24:19Called life in 1472.
00:24:21One of my favorite albums.
00:24:22In high school.
00:24:24And there he is.
00:24:26Funny Marco.
00:24:27The comedian and social media personality.
00:24:29He is sporting the brand new WrestleMania title.
00:24:32Special edition.
00:24:34Featuring iconic Las Vegas landmarks and graffiti style.
00:24:37One of a kind championship.
00:24:41And we met this young man back when he was little.
00:24:44He's grown now.
00:24:45Bow Wow.
00:24:46My guy.
00:24:47In the house.
00:24:48At Monday Night Raw.
00:24:50Meanwhile in the ring.
00:24:52None other than the world.
00:24:54Heavyweight champion.
00:24:55The best in the world.
00:24:57CM Punk.
00:25:16Hold on.
00:25:17Hold on.
00:25:17Tonight is not about me.
00:25:20I am here to celebrate the phenomenal AJ Styles.
00:25:26You can go ahead and chant his name.
00:25:29AJ Styles.
00:25:32AJ Styles.
00:25:35AJ Styles.
00:25:37AJ Styles.
00:25:37AJ Styles.
00:25:37I want to try to save as much time as I possibly can for AJ to speak to you.
00:25:42His people.
00:25:43I got a big day coming up next week in front of my people in Chicago.
00:25:47But there are a few things going on that I need to address.
00:25:52First things first.
00:25:55Is it great to be alive on a Monday night in Atlanta or what?
00:26:04What if.
00:26:06What if.
00:26:07What if.
00:26:07What if.
00:26:07That was the last time.
00:26:09I got to say that.
00:26:19What if.
00:26:22What if.
00:26:22What if.
00:26:23What if he was the champion.
00:26:25What if he never lost.
00:26:25Well Finn.
00:26:26What if you didn't jump me in Toronto.
00:26:29Bring it back to AJ for a minute.
00:26:31Finn.
00:26:32What if.
00:26:32You didn't ruin.
00:26:34What was ultimately.
00:26:36Unfortunately.
00:26:37The last time I was going to share a ring.
00:26:39With AJ Styles.
00:26:40The answer to that is very, very simple.
00:26:43You wouldn't be getting a title shot at Elimination Chamber.
00:26:47But it's risky.
00:26:49Being a fighting champion.
00:26:50People in the back ask me, man, what are you doing?
00:26:52Punk, what are you doing?
00:26:53And my humble answer.
00:26:55Is.
00:26:57The best I can.
00:26:58I'm doing the best I can.
00:26:59I'm giving you people the fighting champion you deserve.
00:27:03I'm following in the footsteps of the greats that I grew up watching.
00:27:07The contemporaries I shared a locker room with.
00:27:10Terry Funk.
00:27:11Harley Race.
00:27:13Bret Hart.
00:27:13Shawn Michaels.
00:27:14The Undertaker.
00:27:15Triple H.
00:27:16It goes on and on.
00:27:19I'm just trying to do the best I can.
00:27:21And I don't like dealing in what ifs.
00:27:24For one specific reason.
00:27:28I'll give you an example.
00:27:29Atlanta.
00:27:30Are you ready?
00:27:32What if.
00:27:34What if.
00:27:36If.
00:27:37Roman Reigns was here tonight.
00:27:59This is why I don't like dealing in what ifs.
00:28:01Because they're not rude in reality.
00:28:03Because he's not here.
00:28:06Well, you're not booing me.
00:28:08I'm here.
00:28:09I'm here.
00:28:09Boots on the ground.
00:28:11Every Monday night.
00:28:12I'm in every city.
00:28:13I make every town.
00:28:14I do every tour.
00:28:16In every country.
00:28:19Yeah, but what if.
00:28:21Finn Balor beats me.
00:28:22What if I lose?
00:28:24Well, hell.
00:28:25No risk.
00:28:26No reward.
00:28:27Ladies and gentlemen.
00:28:29The reality is Roman Reigns is gonna be here next week in Indianapolis.
00:28:38What if.
00:28:40I don't wait until WrestleMania.
00:28:42And I punch him in his stupid face next week on Monday.
00:29:04I don't deal in what ifs.
00:29:06They're not rooted in reality.
00:29:07Ladies and gentlemen.
00:29:08I deal in facts.
00:29:09I will let Finn Balor ask himself what if.
00:29:12I will let Roman Reigns ask himself what if.
00:29:18I don't have to.
00:29:19I don't have to say what if I was the champion.
00:29:22Because I am the champion.
00:29:24I don't have to say what if.
00:29:26Man, what if I was good.
00:29:28Because I am the best in the world.
00:29:33I don't have to ask myself what if.
00:29:37I was the main event of WrestleMania.
00:29:40Because I am the main event of WrestleMania.
00:29:46I am the champ.
00:29:48I am the best in the world.
00:29:50My name is.
00:29:53CM Punk.
00:29:57CM Punk putting it all on the line in his hometown of Chicago.
00:30:01Chicago on Saturday.
00:30:04We often ask if Punk is maybe burning the candle at both ends.
00:30:08If it could come back to fight the world heavyweight champion.
00:30:11But based on what we just saw and heard.
00:30:13It sounds like CM Punk is just as locked in as Finn Balor for Saturday in Chicago.
00:30:24And tonight's WWE Raw is brought to you by Cricket 5G Smile.
00:30:30You're on Cricket as we celebrate the legendary career of the phenomenal AJ Styles.
00:30:36Who will join us in just a little bit here on Monday Night Raw.
00:30:39There's Petey Williams and Jeremy Borash.
00:30:41Of course a part of AJ Styles history at TNA.
00:30:44And Omos who was a tag team champion here in WWE with AJ Styles.
00:30:53Well you know Las Vegas will host SmackDown and Raw during WrestleMania weekend.
00:30:58Friday April 17th, Monday April 20th at the T-Mobile Arena.
00:31:01Combo tickets on sale now via Axis.com.
00:31:04Individual event tickets on sale tomorrow via Axis.com.
00:31:30The following is a Women's Elimination Chamber qualifying match.
00:31:37Introducing Chris from Tokyo, Japan.
00:31:42She is one half of the Women's Tag Team Champions, Io Sky.
00:31:52We learned earlier tonight that Liv Morgan has chosen her WrestleMania opponent.
00:31:58There's one stop between now and Las Vegas.
00:32:01Which of these three women will enter the chamber in hopes of making it to WrestleMania?
00:32:22One spot remains in the Women's Elimination Chamber match this Saturday in Chicago.
00:32:29Already qualifying Asuka, Rhea Ripley, Tiffany Stratton, Alexa Bliss and Kiana James in a major upset this past Friday on
00:32:38SmackDown.
00:32:39Who will join that field tonight?
00:32:42And again, we found out Liv Morgan wants Stephanie Vaquer at the Showcase of the Immortals, which leaves only one
00:32:49option.
00:32:50Jade Cargill, the WWE Women's Champion.
00:32:54That's not much of a reward if you ask me.
00:32:56That's a big time problem for whoever leaves Chicago the winner.
00:32:59You see Io Sky sporting the Women's Tag Team Championship that she holds with Rhea Ripley.
00:33:06If Io qualifies tonight, her and Rhea will both be in the chamber.
00:33:28Next, from Yamaguchi Japan, Kairi Sane!
00:33:40Well, this is interesting.
00:33:41Obviously, there's this rivalry.
00:33:45It used to be friendship, now a rivalry with Kairi Sane and Io Sky.
00:33:50Kairi's partner in the Kabuki Warriors, Asuka, has already qualified for the chamber match.
00:33:55And Kairi's the one who eliminated Asuka from the Royal Rumble.
00:33:58Well, we know that Kairi's mission tonight, per Asuka, is not to let Io Sky advance into the Elimination Chamber.
00:34:07Is Kairi up to the task?
00:34:09We know Kairi herself would love to punch a ticket to Chicago.
00:34:13But that's gonna be a lot easier said than done with the opposition she's facing this evening.
00:34:20She would like nothing better than to make sure that Io Sky does not advance to the chamber on Saturday.
00:34:28I could see Io and Rhea working together to eliminate the four other competitors and then leave it to Io
00:34:34and Rhea to fight it out for WrestleMania.
00:34:48From Rio Grande, Texas, representing the Judgment Day, Rachel Rodriguez!
00:34:58What an opportunity, Corey, for Judgment Day.
00:35:01Liv, of course, taking on Stephanie Bacare for the World Championship at WrestleMania.
00:35:06Raquel wins, she's gonna battle for the WWE title.
00:35:09That's if she can qualify for the chamber.
00:35:20The show never stops in WWE 2K26.
00:35:24And last week, 2K revealed details of this year's showcase mode centered on CM Punk's career.
00:35:30Spending multiple decades of WWE history, you can relive CM Punk's rivalries and explore a world where Punk never left,
00:35:37including fantasy historical scenarios, pre-order WWE 2K26 today.
00:35:42Early access starts March 6th, and you can also play with Big Mommy Cool, La Ruda Raquel Rodriguez,
00:35:49who would love to earn her entry into the Elimination Chamber tonight.
00:35:55Meanwhile, Raquel Rodriguez in this triple threat match against Io Sky and Kyrie Sane.
00:36:02Already, Asuka, Rhea Ripley, Tiffany Stratton, Alexa Bliss, and Kiana James in a massive upset this past Friday on SmackDown
00:36:11have qualified for the chamber, the final spot on the line now.
00:36:16First woman to gain, pinfall or submission.
00:36:17Will win, no disqualifications, no count outs, triple threat rules.
00:36:21And here we go.
00:36:25Io Sky, who holds the tag titles with Rhea Ripley.
00:36:29They'll defend those titles Friday night on SmackDown against the irresistible forces of Black Legend and Nia Jax.
00:36:35How is that for an irresistible force?
00:36:37A big boot that nearly took Kyrie's head off.
00:36:40Io Sky was at a rivalry with Raquel and company in the Judgment Day.
00:36:45Io looking to take a larger woman off her feet.
00:36:49But Raquel just a bit too powerful.
00:36:50No easy task.
00:36:53Raquel continues to improve week by week.
00:36:56For my money, 2025 was a truly career altering year for Rodriguez.
00:37:01She's finally found her level of comfort.
00:37:03She's becoming more dominant than ever.
00:37:05And I think it's just a matter of time before she's got gold around her waist.
00:37:08Well, we know Liv Morgan is going to challenge Stephanie Vicar at WrestleMania for the World Championship.
00:37:13The winner of the Chamber will face Jade Cargill for the WWE title.
00:37:17Imagine if Raquel Rodriguez qualifies and could win the Chamber.
00:37:20If there's anyone who could hope to match physical power with Jade Cargill, it would be Raquel.
00:37:25That was a bit interesting there that Io Sky and Kyrie Sane have had their differences as of late.
00:37:30Working together as a team to try to eliminate the larger Raquel.
00:37:34And now Kyrie with a cheap shot.
00:37:36Of course, Asuka, Kyrie's teammate in the Kabuki Warriors is already qualified.
00:37:41And you have to believe that Kyrie Sane just wants to eliminate Io tonight so she doesn't have to be
00:37:46in that match.
00:37:47It was a bit of an arrogant cover for somebody who's looking to make the most of a potentially career
00:37:52altering opportunity.
00:37:54Kyrie Sane, I understand wanting to insult Io Sky, but now is not the time.
00:37:58Cover by Sky.
00:37:59Oscar doesn't care if Kyrie gets into the chamber or not.
00:38:02Oh, but Kyrie should care.
00:38:04Well, you know how Oscar and Kyrie, how that relationship is.
00:38:08Backdrop delivered by Io Sky, the genius of the sky.
00:38:12My Japanese isn't as sharp as it used to be, so all I can really tell is by reading body
00:38:17language.
00:38:17I don't really know what the relationship entails.
00:38:19And now Raquel Rodriguez looking to qualify for her third chamber match.
00:38:25She was involved in 2023-2024.
00:38:28Io Sky and Kyrie Sane have never been in a chamber.
00:38:31Oh, my goodness.
00:38:32Look at this.
00:38:33And look at Raquel now.
00:38:34The power of Big Mommy Cool.
00:38:36And there's the double fall away slam.
00:38:39Incredible strength.
00:38:46Smart strategy by Rodriguez.
00:38:48Trying to dump Kyrie to the outside, make this as close to one-on-one as possible.
00:38:53And now Raquel Rodriguez sent over the top rope and to the floor as Kyrie Sane pulled the ropes down.
00:39:01And Kyrie now went for the insane elbow and Raquel just picked her out of the air.
00:39:05And now the genius of the sky, moonsault by Io Sky, taking everybody out.
00:39:22Io Sky taking a risk and it paid off major dividends.
00:39:26Io now in control of this matchup.
00:39:29Rodriguez on the outside.
00:39:30Well, for the moment.
00:39:32And it's sent back down to the floor.
00:39:34And that bit of an abstraction allowed Kyrie Sane to get back in the fight.
00:39:39Oh!
00:39:39Lands right on the back of her head.
00:39:41Gnarly landing for the genius of the sky.
00:39:45Sean Bennett, the official, checking on Io Sky.
00:39:47Got an update coming up in a little bit on a big Bronson Reed.
00:39:52He was injured in the men's qualifying match earlier tonight.
00:39:56Eventually won by main event Jey Uso.
00:40:00Kyrie taking a moment to walk the plank here in Atlanta.
00:40:04Sliding deep.
00:40:07Is this enough to put Io away?
00:40:08Cover by Kyrie.
00:40:10And Sky able to get the shoulder up.
00:40:17Again, winner of this match heads to the chamber on Saturday.
00:40:21Such high stakes at Elimination Chamber in Chicago.
00:40:27Whoever wins the men's chamber will advance to WrestleMania to battle Drew McIntyre.
00:40:33And now cover here by Kyrie.
00:40:35And a kick out.
00:40:37We found out earlier tonight.
00:40:39Jade Cargill will be the prize for the winner of the Women's Elimination Chamber.
00:40:47Look at the torque on the lower back of Io Sky.
00:40:51And is Io going to tap out here?
00:40:52And Raquel Rodriguez saving the match up for herself.
00:40:57God!
00:41:04Kyrie once again dumped to the outside courtesy of La Ruda.
00:41:10Yeah.
00:41:12Big elbow drop flattens Io.
00:41:17And you've got to take notice and pay attention to the confidence of Raquel Rodriguez.
00:41:21That's something that Raquel admittedly struggled with early in her career.
00:41:24A level of imposter syndrome.
00:41:26She's finally really grown into her talents.
00:41:29And we're seeing the best version of Raquel that we've seen.
00:41:31I think she believes in herself finally.
00:41:36And Raquel just having her way with Kyrie and Io here tonight.
00:41:42Come on, Io.
00:41:44These people want to see you win, right?
00:41:49Raquel finally realized it's not about pleasing everyone around you.
00:41:52It's about taking control of your own destiny, your own career.
00:41:55And with that mindset, Raquel's begun to do great things.
00:42:02One of these three women going to the chamber.
00:42:17One spot remains in the women's elimination chamber match.
00:42:21Will it be filled by Kyrie Sane, Raquel Rodriguez, or Io Sky?
00:42:26They're battling it out in a triple threat match here tonight.
00:42:31And Io Sky.
00:42:33Big Shota rocking the jaw of Kyrie Sane.
00:42:38And face first goes Kyrie.
00:42:42Io beginning to roll in this one.
00:42:48Reversal by Kyrie Sane.
00:42:50Walking the ropes all the way to the outside goes Io.
00:42:56Just tattooed Kyrie with a kick right under the chin.
00:43:02And now off the top rope with a missile drop kick.
00:43:06Kip up by Io and Io's rolling.
00:43:20Oh, he's going for the bullet train attack.
00:43:23Oh!
00:43:23Intercepted by Rodriguez.
00:43:26Oh, what a clothesline of Kyrie Sane.
00:43:28The dominant Rodriguez into the cover.
00:43:30Kyrie's got a kick out.
00:43:33As physical as they come.
00:43:36We're going to have a Tejana bomb on our hands.
00:43:39And Io Sky, not saving Kyrie, but saving the matchup for herself.
00:43:44Remember, first woman to gain pin floor submission wins.
00:43:47Driving Raquel into the steel post.
00:43:49And now they can turn it into a one-on-one affair.
00:43:51At least momentarily.
00:43:54Here comes Io.
00:43:56Io now.
00:43:57Driving Raquel to the floor.
00:44:01Kyrie.
00:44:02We're going to take things to the extreme.
00:44:05From the top rope.
00:44:09Everybody down.
00:44:14And now Io sending Raquel into the timekeeper's area.
00:44:19Rodriguez neutralized for the moment.
00:44:21Oh, what a backhand.
00:44:24Wow.
00:44:27Kyrie Sane connects with a cutlass backfist.
00:44:30And now she's got Io where she wants her.
00:44:34Going up top.
00:44:34Looking for the insane elbow to put Io Sky away.
00:44:39Nobody home.
00:44:42Kyrie looking for a backslide.
00:44:45Back to the shoulders of Io.
00:44:46Oh, a two and a half.
00:44:48Sean Bennett was right there.
00:44:50Best view in the house, but it was mighty close.
00:44:56Io Sky showing off her power.
00:44:58Delivering indeed to the spine.
00:45:00And now Io.
00:45:02Opportunity here.
00:45:03Top rope.
00:45:06Io Sky.
00:45:07Sky connects.
00:45:08Over the moonsault.
00:45:13Cover.
00:45:14Raquel Rodriguez.
00:45:16From the outside.
00:45:18Utilizing that reach of hers.
00:45:21Ripping Sane clean out of the ring.
00:45:25And now that clothesline.
00:45:27About decapitating Kyrie.
00:45:30Now Io with a kick to Raquel.
00:45:32Physical matchup.
00:45:35Io Sky drives Raquel to the corner.
00:45:40Io launched now out to the apron.
00:45:43Raquel misses wildly.
00:45:45Io takes advantage.
00:45:47Sky has been incredibly elusive for the past several moments.
00:45:51It's frustrating.
00:45:52Raquel Rodriguez.
00:45:53Now Io from the top.
00:45:56Massive missile drop kick dropping Raquel Rodriguez into the corner.
00:46:00Io Sky looking for the bullet train attack.
00:46:04Nails it in the bottom turnbuckle.
00:46:06Will it be enough?
00:46:08Io wants the insurance.
00:46:09Can we have another over the moon salt on tap?
00:46:13Up to the top rope.
00:46:14Raquel Rodriguez is going to meet her there though.
00:46:16And Raquel from way up top.
00:46:18Raquel Rodriguez.
00:46:19Positioning Io Sky.
00:46:22Io still fighting back though.
00:46:29The resilience of Io Sky on display tonight.
00:46:33Sky.
00:46:34Oh, what a DDT.
00:46:36My goodness.
00:46:39Io could be closing in on the Elimination Chamber match.
00:46:44Kyrie Sane though.
00:46:46Kyrie playing spoiler.
00:46:49From the top rope.
00:46:51Went with the insane elbow.
00:46:53Raquel got her boots up.
00:46:56And now Rodriguez.
00:47:00To Hanabob.
00:47:02Cover.
00:47:04Head to Chicago.
00:47:06Here's Raquel.
00:47:09Here is your winner.
00:47:11Raquel Rodriguez.
00:47:16We talked about the confidence of Raquel Rodriguez and how it has made so much difference in the trajectory of
00:47:24her career.
00:47:25Illustrated perfectly in this triple threat match tonight.
00:47:30Io Sky taking it at high risk.
00:47:33A diving tornado DDT.
00:47:35Took down Rodriguez.
00:47:37But Kyrie Sane attempted to steal the win.
00:47:40Thwarted by a pair of boots.
00:47:43And a Tejana bomb in the center of the ring.
00:47:47Congratulations Raquel.
00:47:48Good luck.
00:47:50Inside of the chamber.
00:47:52Yeah, the field is now set for the women's Elimination Chamber match in Chicago this Saturday.
00:47:59But ladies and gentlemen, before we get to things in Chicago, I want to give you an injury update on
00:48:03what happened to the Osceola Big Bronson Reed from the division earlier tonight in that triple threat match to qualify
00:48:08for the men's chamber.
00:48:09Bronson Reed has suffered a distal biceps tear and Bronson will be out indefinitely.
00:48:16Switching gears now to Saturday in Chicago.
00:48:20Elimination Chamber start time of 7 Eastern 4 on the West Coast.
00:48:23Someone will earn the opportunity to head to WrestleMania and challenge Jade Cargill in the women's Elimination Chamber match.
00:48:31Rhea Ripley, Tiffany Stratton, Alexa Bliss, Asuka, Kiana James, and now Raquel Rodriguez.
00:48:38I really hope that CM Punk knows what he's doing in his hometown of Chicago defending the World Heavyweight Championship
00:48:44against Finn Balor,
00:48:46who looks to alter the entire landscape of WrestleMania and mess up perhaps one of the great WrestleMania-made events
00:48:53in history.
00:48:54Punk and Reigns. Can Balor knock off Punk for the title?
00:48:57Well, Punk not the only one in his household with high stakes at Elimination Chamber.
00:49:02The Intercontinental Championship is on the line as big-time Becks.
00:49:08Becky Lynch goes one-on-one with AJ Lee.
00:49:12And who's going to head to WrestleMania to face Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship?
00:49:17Six men involved.
00:49:20Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, L.A. Knight, Javon Evans, Jey Uso, and Trick Williams.
00:49:26One of these men, gonna go to WrestleMania.
00:49:30Let's talk about what the schedule looks like for this coming Saturday in Chicago.
00:49:35The Countdown Show gets underway at 5 Eastern.
00:49:38That is 2 o'clock on the West Coast.
00:49:40Now, Elimination Chamber starts at 6 o'clock in Chicago.
00:49:42So that means 7 Eastern, 4 p.m. Pacific in the post-show immediately following the main event.
00:49:47Of course, in the state's ESPN app internationally, you can catch all the action on Netflix.
00:49:56And coming up next, a tribute to the phenomenal AJ Styles.
00:50:08Well, ladies and gentlemen, Monday Night Raw next week will be an Indianapolis, Indiana, Intercontinental title on the line.
00:50:17Dirty Dominic Mysterio will defend his Intercontinental Championship against someone he's very familiar with, none other than Penta.
00:50:26And then, how personal has this one gotten?
00:50:29Dragon Lee, who on multiple occasions has attempted to defend the honor of his former tag team partner, AJ Styles.
00:50:36Dragon has an opportunity to go one-on-one with the career killer, the ring general, Gunther.
00:50:43And it is the return of the OTC, the men's Royal Rumble winner.
00:50:48Roman Reigns returns live to Monday Night Raw.
00:50:50Will he confront?
00:50:52Well, which champion will he confront?
00:50:54Will it be world champion CM Punk?
00:50:56Will it be world champion Finn Balor?
00:50:58We find out with the return of Reigns Monday night.
00:51:01Send over to Kathy Kelly.
00:51:06While the field is set for the Women's Elimination Chamber match,
00:51:09and someone who will be keeping a very close eye on that match,
00:51:12please welcome my guest,
00:51:15WWE Women's Champion, Jade Cargill.
00:51:19What's up, what's up?
00:51:21Can you say that again for the crowd?
00:51:24Please welcome WWE Women's Champion, Jade Cargill.
00:51:30Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
00:51:32And what else?
00:51:34Two-time WWE Women's Tag Team Champion.
00:51:37And what else?
00:51:392025 Queen of the Ring.
00:51:41Exactly.
00:51:42So, go ahead with that question.
00:51:44Okay.
00:51:44Well, Jade, earlier tonight we saw Liv Morgan declare for WrestleMania.
00:51:48She will be facing Stephanie Vacker.
00:51:51What is your response to that?
00:51:53I think she made one of the smartest choices tonight, if you ask me.
00:51:57She knew I was gonna mop her behind, up and down that floor.
00:52:00She chose me.
00:52:03Well, I know you'll be keeping a close eye on the Women's Elimination Chamber match.
00:52:06We have an incredible match coming up.
00:52:10The card is stacked.
00:52:11So, tell me, how are you feeling heading into that?
00:52:14Cassie, do you know me?
00:52:15Have I ever cared about any of these women?
00:52:18You need to understand, I'm the...
00:52:27Made in Georgia.
00:52:35And tonight's WWE Raw is brought to you by DoorDash.
00:52:39Your door tomorrow.
00:52:41Let's pay tribute to AJ Styles.
00:52:49I wanted to be in that ring more than anybody.
00:52:52That's who I am.
00:52:54I just want to enjoy the moment, because I don't know how long that moment's gonna last.
00:53:01AJ Styles from Gainesville, Georgia, is just unbelievable.
00:53:06Purely phenomenal.
00:53:07In my opinion, AJ Styles is the best wrestler on two feet.
00:53:10When dreaming, got it to all the world, time and time again.
00:53:24It's alright if I'd stay asleep.
00:53:29Cause I don't wanna leave the comfort of this place.
00:53:36It's alright if I'd stay asleep.
00:53:40I'm just proud of them now.
00:53:43I'm just proud of them now.
00:53:44Let's go there.
00:53:46Let's ask if we stay.
00:53:50Can you take me higher?
00:53:55I've got to miss when I'm 19.
00:54:01Can you take me higher?
00:54:07AJ Styles is the WWE champion.
00:54:14I couldn't think of a better person to have my last WrestleMania match with.
00:54:19Come on, it's going.
00:54:22From the tops, can we stay?
00:54:26AJ is one of those guys that you want to have around.
00:54:30He's someone that we all look up to.
00:54:33What I really respect about him is the kind of husband and the kind of father he is.
00:54:39As a wife, I'm so extremely proud of it.
00:54:42My kids, they love it.
00:54:44When you did your 450, you went sideways.
00:54:47Did I again?
00:54:48I guess about with a 450, I went a little crooked.
00:54:51Sail up high.
00:54:53I'm strong enough.
00:54:57To take these dreams and make it.
00:55:09It's almost one of those things you can't wait.
00:55:12So you can look back and see what you accomplished.
00:55:16Sail up high.
00:55:18I'm strong enough.
00:55:21To take these dreams and make it.
00:55:28The benchmark for what it is to be a professional both inside and outside of the ring.
00:55:34The man dude. Thank you, baby.
00:55:35He's a huge inspiration for me.
00:55:37Who am I going to text for my budget?
00:55:39What he's given to the business is amazing.
00:55:43And he's just a good person.
00:55:46On behalf of every single person,
00:55:49thank you very much, AJ Styles.
00:55:52For more in the clairc��is we'll be able to join in today's conference,
00:55:53Who are you playing?
00:55:53Can you take me more?
00:56:11We're playing.
00:56:14Maybe we're playing against this.
00:56:14Fall in place
00:56:49Oh, my God.
00:57:17Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the phenomenal H.J. Stiles!
00:57:57Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the H.J. Stiles!
00:58:37Please welcome the H.J. Stiles!
00:58:53Please welcome the H.J. Stiles!
00:58:55Thank you, President!
00:59:03Thank you, President!
00:59:10Thank you, President!
00:59:12Thank you, President!
00:59:18Thank you, President!
00:59:21Thank you, President!
00:59:34I was going to wear a suit tonight, but the last time I did, I beat the piss out of
00:59:38Cody
00:59:38Rhodes, so I thought maybe I don't wear a suit.
00:59:47Listen, I thought this was going to be easy, so if I get a little choked up, it's not because
00:59:54I'm sad, I just want you guys to know that.
01:00:08I am so grateful to be in Atlanta, Georgia.
01:00:23I mean, I grew up 45 minutes down the road in Gainesville, Georgia, and that is a lot
01:00:33of things.
01:00:33People don't get to have a celebration like this when they retire, so I am incredibly thankful
01:00:39for this night, and I understand, again, that this doesn't happen very often, so thank you.
01:00:52But at my core, I'm still that kid from Gainesville, Georgia who fell in love with professional
01:01:00wrestling, and I wrestled in Gainesville, Georgia, and I wrestled in the Asylum in TNA in Nashville,
01:01:11and I wrestled in the Tokyo Dome in Japan, and I wrestled on the bright lights of WrestleMania.
01:01:25And man, I wrestled some OGs in TNA, Daniels, Joe, Frankie Kazarian, we made a mark in wrestling,
01:01:37not just in TNA, but in professional wrestling.
01:01:40And then with some uncertainty, I left TNA and I went to Japan.
01:01:49And I met some good brothers over there.
01:01:56These guys, Gallows, Anderson, you showed me what it's like to have fun in pro wrestling.
01:02:03It's not serious all the time, and if I'm having fun, that means you're having fun, and that's
01:02:10what it's all about.
01:02:16I've literally done almost everything.
01:02:24Almost.
01:02:30I can tell you this.
01:02:32The one thing that I haven't done is be a full-time father.
01:02:46And you've heard this before.
01:02:49Missed birthdays.
01:02:51I've missed anniversaries.
01:02:53I've missed games.
01:02:55I've missed you name it.
01:02:57I've missed it all.
01:03:01And that's tough.
01:03:03That's tough.
01:03:06And my flex should be, at least most people think my flex should be, all the world championships
01:03:13that I've won all over the world.
01:03:17But I'll tell you my biggest flex.
01:03:19Right here in front of God and everybody in Atlanta, Jordan, my biggest flex is having
01:03:24the best wife in the world.
01:03:34You never slowed me down.
01:03:37You never told me to stop.
01:03:39You kept pushing me forward.
01:03:41You held the family together.
01:03:42Even though I watched them grow on FaceTime, you're the one.
01:03:52I love you.
01:03:56Now, I know.
01:03:58Hey, by the way, thank you guys for being here.
01:04:03Avery, Albie, Annie, I love you.
01:04:06AJ's at home with the flow.
01:04:07I love you, boy.
01:04:09But here's the thing.
01:04:11I know that things may have not went the way that you wanted to against Gunther at the Royal Rumble.
01:04:23Tell you the truth, it's not the way that I thought that it should have went.
01:04:28But here's the thing, when you think about it, it was kind of poetic.
01:04:37Hear me out.
01:04:40Not many people get to go out where they started.
01:04:47My debut was at the Royal Rumble in 2016.
01:04:54And my match, my last one against Gunther, was at the Royal Rumble in 2026.
01:05:07Now, I know there's some questions about I didn't leave my gloves in the ring.
01:05:13Well, here's the thing.
01:05:16I am a man of my word.
01:05:18And at the end of the day, all we have is our word.
01:05:40I didn't take off my gloves at the Royal Rumble.
01:05:45Because I wanted to take them with me to the house.
01:05:50And come here to Atlanta.
01:05:53And be in this ring.
01:05:57And leave my gloves at home.
01:06:20From the bottom of my heart, I would have been nothing without you.
01:06:28Thank you for your love.
01:06:30And I love you right back.
01:07:07Thank you, President.
01:07:33Thank you, President.
01:08:13Thank you, President.
01:08:43Thank you, President.
01:09:03Thank you, President.
01:09:37Thank you, President.
01:09:52Thank you, President.
01:09:55Hey!
01:10:02Thank you, President.
01:10:15so what you're just gonna leave your stuff here and leave
01:10:27but me and you we got unfinished business
01:10:40AJ did you ever hear the phrase if you see me coming you're already gone
01:10:53I changed that phrase a little bit because if you see me coming that means you're going
01:11:07AJ it is my esteemed honor to inform you that you are the newest inductee
01:11:40in the 2026 class of the WWE Hall of Fame
01:12:14you did one of that once
01:12:34oh my god
01:12:37oh my god
01:12:45oh my god
01:12:49oh my god
01:12:51oh my god
01:12:52oh my god
01:13:01oh my god
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