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Wwe Main Event - Season 15 Episode 10 -Main Event 701
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00:04Then.
00:12Now.
00:21Forever.
00:28Together.
01:10Off the heels of Elimination Chamber, major championship opportunities were gained as
01:15we hit the final leg on the road to WrestleMania.
01:18Welcome to Main Event.
01:32The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
01:36Introducing first, accompanied by Nathan Frazier.
01:39Here's one half of Praxium.
01:42From Madrid, Axiom!
01:46Getting the action started tonight on YouTube with the superstars who had singles and tag
01:51team success in the WWE, but still looking for his first WrestleMania moment.
01:57As we welcome in Blake Howard alongside the voice of NXT, Vic Joseph.
02:01Big week here for NXT.
02:03It was a huge week for NXT.
02:05It's been a huge week for a lot of superstars.
02:06As you alluded to, we are on the road to WrestleMania.
02:10Championship opportunities were gained.
02:13Huge championship match, though, tomorrow on SmackDown.
02:17It's a big week in the WWE.
02:33It's a big week in the WWE.
02:37It's a big week in the WWE.
02:47Now, Intercontinental and United States Champion.
02:49He's chiseled out of granite.
02:51He's looking for a spark on the road to WrestleMania.
02:53He is, and I know Apollo is gonna end up watching this at some point.
02:57And I don't mean this in a negative way, but I think Apollo Crews has finally woken up.
03:02I know he's had championship success.
03:04He's had his WrestleMania moments.
03:06But he doesn't come out here.
03:07He's not pandering.
03:08He's not smiling.
03:09He knows that at this juncture of his career, it's got to be about business inside the squared circle.
03:16And that is what I think the light switch has finally gone.
03:19The light bulb has finally turned on for Apollo Crews.
03:21Now it's about putting the right foot forward and starting to pick up some victories,
03:25which in turn, you'd be picking up momentum.
03:28Huge opportunity for both these superstars to pick up some momentum.
03:30And Vic, last Friday on SmackDown, we saw both of these men quite curious to find out what was in
03:35the box.
03:35Certainly did, and we all found out what was in the box in Chicago at Elimination Chamber.
03:40And unfortunately for Dirty Dominic Mysterio, he found out the hard way, so to speak, this past Monday on Raw.
03:48Certainly shaking things up in the Intercontinental Championship Division to start off the week.
03:53As Apollo Crews looks to control the pace right now.
03:55And Vic, you talk about Apollo being back.
03:57Does he seem all the way back since returning from injury?
03:59I think he's getting there.
04:00And again, I don't want to take away from what the man has done in his career,
04:03but this is someone who has started to have his eyes open, so to speak.
04:08You're seeing more of a physical style.
04:10You're seeing more of a...
04:11I don't want to say more action out of the man, but he's not looking to the crowd.
04:15He's not worried about his opponent.
04:17He's worried about punishing the opposition.
04:19He's worried about picking up the wing.
04:20And that is what I think is the biggest thing for Apollo Crews.
04:23See right there?
04:25Stepped out of the way.
04:26Going right back in right now.
04:27He's using his mind more than his muscle.
04:29Always seems to have that cool demeanor.
04:31Wonder how he always keeps that positive mental attitude in check.
04:35As Axiom right now maybe stumbles a bit.
04:37And there it is.
04:38Typically, if you go back to Apollo Crews' career, he would have done all that,
04:41and then he would have tried to hit a drop kick.
04:43He would have tried to get an ooh-and-ah moment.
04:45No, he ran Axiom over.
04:47He right now, what I call a de-cleater.
04:49Think about football.
04:50When a receiver comes over in the middle of the field, that linebacker smacks him right in the mouth.
04:53That is what Apollo Crews is changing since his return.
04:57Looking laser focused right here as Axiom.
04:59Trying to counter the offense.
05:00Nice kick.
05:01Right now of Apollo Crews.
05:03We talked about at the top, Axiom looking for his first WrestleMania moment.
05:06Of course, a part of stand and deliver last year.
05:08Didn't get the best result.
05:10As Apollo creates some separation right here.
05:13And again, you talk about Axiom wanting his moment.
05:16Apollo Crews wants another WrestleMania moment.
05:19Again, yes, he has won championships on the grandest stage of them all.
05:22But that just is what every superstar in the locker room, every superstar in NXT, they drive.
05:28It drives them to have that moment.
05:30That is what they feed off of this time of the year.
05:33And of course, win that U.S. championship back at WrestleMania 37.
05:37As Apollo sends Axiom there right to the turnbuckle.
05:40See Axiom grab his left shoulder, by the way.
05:42I don't know if he came down awkwardly or bouncing off that turnbuckle.
05:46That's something to watch for the rest of this matchup.
05:47As Axiom now in a very prone position.
05:50Look at the power and strength here of Apollo.
05:54As Crews, that blood rushing right to the head of Axiom.
05:57You see the WrestleMania side in the background here.
06:00Oh.
06:01Whoa.
06:02And the deadlift up and over.
06:04And here we go into the cover, hooks the outside leg.
06:07And Apollo right on the doorstep.
06:08And again, for Apollo Crews, at that moment he would have smiled.
06:11He would have looked around.
06:12He went right for the cover.
06:14That killer instinct.
06:15Maybe that's a better way of putting it for Apollo Crews at this stage of the game.
06:19Seventeen years as a professional.
06:22This hit his ten year mark here in the WWE.
06:24Looking locked in right now as Apollo Crews.
06:27Someone else from Stone Mountain, Georgia.
06:29Used to throw a short arm clothesline like that.
06:31Apollo Crews are now is rocking.
06:32Nathan Frazier on the outside.
06:33Look a whirl on his face.
06:37And of course these two were talking about looking for some opportunities.
06:39But Vic, you mentioned it.
06:40Huge opportunity to come back in just 24 hours for the WWE Undisputed Championship.
06:45Certainly Drew McIntyre, Cody Rhodes, everything that Drew McIntyre did at Elimination Chamber.
06:50Drew to the ire, the general manager, Nick Aldis.
06:52You gotta also start to believe what is Randy Orton thinking the man who won the Men's Elimination Chamber.
06:59Going to cover, hooks the outside leg, Apollo.
07:01Again, only two stays right on the attack.
07:03But again, Vic, that begs the question, who's ready for the Viper come Las Vegas?
07:08That's a great question.
07:10Time will tell, right?
07:11Indeed it will.
07:12Who is the Viper ready for?
07:14I mean, right now it's, you think about Vegas, you can use all the analogies of pushing your chips in
07:19the middle.
07:19Randy Orton is gonna be laser focused on what happens this Friday.
07:23We know the voices in this head might be saying things about Aleister Black.
07:26They might be talking about Drew McIntyre, Cody Rhodes.
07:29We shall find out what unfolds on the road to WrestleMania as Axiom right now.
07:33Nice counter now trying to guillotine choke.
07:36Let's see if Apollo can count. Look at the power and strength here.
07:40Axiom slips out the back and connects with a drop kick.
07:44Both superstars down right now.
07:47Of course, Axiom finally got his mask back after being disrespected by Candice LeRae and Johnny Gargano.
07:52He certainly did. Now he's able to put that into the rear view mirror and now maybe focus a little
07:57bit more.
07:57Obviously distractions, nobody wants to.
07:59Now it's the mission.
08:01Apollo Crews, nice block.
08:02Going forward right in the center of the ring here.
08:03Apollo trying to run Axiom into the ropes.
08:05Create some separation.
08:06Axiom pops right back up.
08:08And the half and half.
08:10And now Axiom looking for a big strike.
08:13Center of the ring.
08:14Shoulders are down.
08:15Again, only two.
08:16Now trying the Jujigatami.
08:18Axiom's offensive repertoire rolling right here.
08:20Nice shot by Apollo Crews.
08:21Keeping the hands locked.
08:22Shifts his weight.
08:23Axiom getting his shoulder off the mat.
08:25But there it comes back to the power you talked about, Blake.
08:27From a deadlift position, Axiom goes for the Insiguri right back into a fireman's carry position.
08:32And Apollo, center of the ring.
08:34Oh, he's got a gut buster.
08:36But it went a counter by Axiom into Hurricane Rana.
08:39Here we go with a cover.
08:41As this pace continues to flicken.
08:45Apollo Crews going to the outside.
08:47Look at Nathan Frazier.
08:47Frazier saying go, go, go.
08:49And Axiom looking to strike.
08:51Oh, Axiom got caught a little bit.
08:52Wasn't able to get the full effect.
08:54His foot caught that middle rope.
08:55Was just able to reach out and connect to Apollo.
08:59Axiom right now may be a little dazed and confused.
09:01He might need to refocus.
09:03He's taking a little bit too much time trying to climb to the top.
09:05He's got the ultimate cheerleader on the outside.
09:07And Nathan Frazier.
09:08That might have just been enough.
09:09Axiom all the way upstairs.
09:11Goes for the crossbody.
09:12With that power once again.
09:14Into the fall away.
09:15And Apollo.
09:17Oh.
09:18Right on the doorstep.
09:21As Crews.
09:23Talk about him being a former Intercontinental United States champion.
09:26Might be looking for a favor from Carmelo Hayes.
09:29And an opportunity coming up for the US title again sometime soon.
09:32But Axiom now.
09:33Going to the dangerous waters here, Vic.
09:35Oh my.
09:37Picarious position for both these men.
09:40Setting him up as Axiom.
09:42Spinners fly.
09:43From the tippy top.
09:45As Axiom.
09:47In position.
09:48Bam.
09:49Golden.
09:49Ratio.
09:51And that.
09:52Equates to victory.
09:55Here is your winner.
09:58Axiom.
10:00Impressive victory for a kid from Madrid.
10:04Getting the job done here against Apollo Crews on the road to WrestleMania.
10:09Big win for Axiom.
10:11And right here.
10:11I got to see it first hand.
10:13Week in.
10:14And week out.
10:15Bam.
10:15On NXT.
10:17Axiom getting it done.
10:18Here tonight.
10:20Big singles victory as you mentioned against Apollo Crews.
10:23Risked it all with the Spanish fly.
10:25But Axiom comes out on top and picks up a win at the perfect time.
10:29On the road to WrestleMania.
10:34Axiom kicks things off in style.
10:36Earning his first singles victory here on main event.
10:38And setting the tone for the rest of the night.
10:41Because the action is just getting started.
10:43Coming up.
10:44The women's division takes center stage.
10:46As third degree black belt Carmen Petrovic.
10:48Puts her striking precision on display.
10:50Inside the squared circle.
10:52And across from her stands.
10:53One of the most intense competitors.
10:54In WWE.
10:56The relentless pit bull.
10:57Ivy Nile.
10:58Something has to give.
10:59And we're going to find out next.
11:01On main event.
11:28And we're going to find out next.
11:38Walk in like you own the air.
11:41Because confidence, that's your superpower.
11:45Acknowledge me.
11:46You don't dodge the noise.
11:49You flip it.
11:51Own it.
11:52Make it yours.
11:54Walk in loud.
11:56Walk out legendary.
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13:27The pre-sale starts on Monday.
13:29And earlier this week, The Undertaker broke the news to demolition that they will join former WWE chairwoman and co
13:36-CEO Stephanie McMahon
13:37and the phenomenal AJ Styles as the newest inductees in the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2026.
13:47Big Smackdown tomorrow, Vengeance Day Saturday.
13:49What a week we still have going on here in the WWE.
13:52That's one thing that we can agree on tonight is it is the best time of the year on the
13:57road to WrestleMania.
13:59The following contest is scheduled for one call.
14:03Introducing first from Knoxville, Tennessee, representing American-made, Ivy Nile.
14:15Well, the pit bull is back for more once again on main event.
14:18As hungry as ever and ready to assert her dominance once again.
14:22You can say that again.
14:23And right now is a big time for Ivy Nile.
14:25You take a look at what happened this past Monday on Raw with the new women's intercontinental champion AJ Lee
14:33and what Ivy Nile has on the horizon this upcoming Monday on Raw.
14:38You have to be careful.
14:39Tonight's not a proverbial trap game.
14:41That's a heck of a point, actually.
14:43You don't want to look too far ahead, right?
14:45Indeed.
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15:18And her opponent from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Carmen Petrovic.
15:27Well, it's another NXT superstar set to test the best of American made and looks to test Lyle's power with
15:33her strikes of precision.
15:34Carmen Petrovic we've seen on NXT.
15:36We've also seen on Evolve Wednesdays on Tubi, 8 o'clock Eastern.
15:42Carmen Petrovic brings precision striking.
15:45A fierce ability inside the squared circle and someone who has been waiting for her moment.
15:51That moment may be tonight.
15:53Succession 2 was incredible this past Wednesday on Tubi and now Carmen Petrovic.
15:58Whether it's on Tubi Wednesday nights, NXT Tuesdays, maybe even here on main event, let's really shake things up in
16:04the women's division.
16:05You know, she may look over at you and smile, but there's a little bit of a devil in those
16:08angel eyes.
16:09She will come quickly with a strike.
16:11You gotta watch her feet.
16:12You gotta watch her fists.
16:13You also have to watch her takedown ability.
16:16For Ivy Nile, as you said earlier, can't be looking ahead.
16:20She could get caught.
16:21That's a great point.
16:22Interestingly enough here, Vic, for Carmen Petrovic, your first ever matchup in the WWE was against Ivy Nile in NXT.
16:28I don't think she doesn't remember that moment, doesn't remember that night.
16:32All these great athletes that are in the WWE, Raw, SmackDown, NXT, some that have just arrived at the Performance
16:38Center.
16:38At the end of the day, it's about being competitive.
16:40It's that competitive nature.
16:42It's that alpha mentality, whether it's alpha male, alpha female.
16:45I'm sure Carmen Petrovic is right now lighting up Ivy Nile, has been thinking about that moment, remembered it as
16:51she was walking down the aisle.
16:52Talk about those precision-like strikes there.
16:55Three-time black belt, former member of the Canadian National Karate Team.
16:59And just like we saw with Skylar Ray a couple of weeks back, the major of an opportunity is tonight
17:04here on Main Event for Carmen Petrovic.
17:05Skylar Ray showed up, showed out.
17:07Carmen Petrovic looking to do the same thing, but right now on the ground with a body scissors locked in.
17:11Great strategy by Petrovic.
17:12Not allowing Ivy Nile to use that power, use that strength, and take a look at this submission.
17:18That's certainly one way to stretch out the pit bull right here.
17:20Carmen Petrovic has been expanding that playbook for quite some time.
17:24Looking to show it off right here against Ivy Nile.
17:28As Ivy in a very precarious position, shifts that weight back.
17:32Now Petrovic had to relinquish the hold to kick out.
17:34Sweeps the leg.
17:37As Carmen looking to remain in control right here.
17:39And of course, Vic, a couple of weeks back we saw Ivy knock off Skylar Ray.
17:42Does she have momentum after that recent win?
17:44She certainly does.
17:45And she's hoping to continue that momentum right here, right now against Petrovic.
17:50Wow, look at this.
17:51The side Salto.
17:52As Carmen shifts the weight.
17:53Only gets a near fall right there.
17:55But again, Ivy, we talked about maybe looking ahead to next Monday.
17:58Where she looks to get right back in the mix for the Women's Intercontinental Championship.
18:00Trying to become the number one contender to compete against AJ Lee for that championship.
18:05And for Petrovic in this matchup, you're able to win.
18:08Do you put yourself in the contention for a championship down the line?
18:12Maybe not on Raw or SmackDown, but maybe on NXT.
18:15Certainly could turn the heads of several of our general managers.
18:17Wow.
18:18There's a short arm clothesline there by Ivy Nile.
18:20Fun and games may be over now for Petrovic.
18:23You got to wonder here, Vic.
18:24Has Ivy Nile become somewhat of a gatekeeper for NXT superstars on the bigger stage?
18:28I wouldn't necessarily say that she's a gatekeeper.
18:31I would say that she is a good test.
18:34She is someone that the superstars from NXT can come up and compete against.
18:39Someone who has been through the NXT program.
18:41Has been in the Performance Center.
18:42Has found success on different levels.
18:45Bam!
18:46On Raw and SmackDown and at Premium Live Events.
18:48Someone who's competed in the Women's Royal Rumble.
18:51So yeah, I wouldn't say she's a gatekeeper.
18:53That being said, certainly one heck of a test.
18:56See the acceleration there from Ivy Nile.
18:58A nice counter by Carmen Petrovic with the strike.
19:01There's no way.
19:02We talk about the power and strength up overhead as Ivy Nile starting to roll right here.
19:12We talk about Ivy.
19:13Here we go into the cover.
19:14Hooks that outside leg.
19:16And that's only two right there.
19:18I mean, we've seen it in the ring on her social media.
19:20Ivy Nile is more disciplined and drive when it comes to preparation than almost any other superstar.
19:25You know, on Main Event, I've told stories about what she would do in the Performance Center when she first
19:28arrived in 100 degree weather with a 200 pound sandbag.
19:32It would run around the Performance Center, you know, a couple of miles as an extra workout.
19:36I mean, she is disciplined.
19:37I think she's still trying to translate that into success here in the WWE.
19:42She's been close to championships in the past.
19:44Come Monday, she could be one victory away from finally crowning herself a champion here in the WWE.
19:49She'll look to ramp up that training yet again.
19:52Coming up in just a few days, and of course, we're talking Women's Intercontinental Championship.
19:55Have to give a big shout-out to AJ Lee.
19:57First WWE Championship in over a decade.
19:59Certainly was.
20:00Huge moment at Elimination Chamber.
20:02And, you know, you talk about all these women, and specifically these two at NXT.
20:05Who knows what's going to happen this Saturday at Vengeance Day, the next premium live event for NXT.
20:11The final stop on the road to stand and deliver for NXT, but Carmen Petrovic right now starting to roll.
20:17She might be seeing light at the end of the tunnel, Vic.
20:19Petrovic right now picking up some momentum in this matchup.
20:21Rocking Ivy now.
20:22Goes up, goes under.
20:23Ooh, big offense.
20:25Each defeat, and Carmen starting to feel it a bit.
20:29Target acquired.
20:31As Carmen.
20:32Another big strike.
20:34And now Petrovic from the outside looks to come back in.
20:38Told you to watch out for the striking ability of Petrovic.
20:41Shing, Shing!
20:42And some Shing Blade there.
20:44Some Shing Shing action.
20:46Oof.
20:47And that won't be enough as Carmen Petrovic really showing out here tonight on main event.
20:50Certainly is, and this is the opportunity, right?
20:52You've got to make the most of it, and that is what Carmen Petrovic is trying to do here on
20:56main event.
20:57Center of the ring.
20:58Carmen.
20:59This might be a mistake, Vic.
20:59Trying to match the power of Ivy Nile.
21:02And Ivy!
21:02Oh!
21:03With a big European uppercut.
21:05You hear that?
21:06And that one reverberating all throughout the arena right now, and Nile looking out to the WWE Universe.
21:13And Ivy looks to show off that power yet again.
21:17We saw it earlier on here on main event, Vic.
21:19We certainly did with Apollo Crews.
21:21Ivy Nile right now making Carmen Petrovic think about it.
21:25As Ivy has her own designs for a WrestleMania moment.
21:30And Nile just continuing to clock this one here.
21:35Oh!
21:36Almost looked like she added a deep squat.
21:38Cover.
21:39As only Nile can do.
21:40There's a cover.
21:41And maybe mistake not hooking the leg right there.
21:44Could be the difference between a victory.
21:46Could be.
21:46It's a great point that, you know, you bring out.
21:48But for Ivy Nile right now, I give credit to both these women.
21:50This has been a great matchup here on main event.
21:52And credit both for, you know, weathering the storms of the other's offensive flurries.
21:57Wait a minute.
21:57Here we go.
21:58Crucifix.
21:58Nile might have been trying to teach Petrovic a lesson.
22:01Almost backfired in the pit bull's face.
22:03Oh, big kick under the jaw.
22:04And that's going to stun Nile.
22:06And Carmen.
22:07Bam!
22:08There's the Petrifier.
22:10It connects.
22:11Center of the ring.
22:13Wow!
22:13What an upset!
22:17Here is your winner, Carmen Petrovic!
22:22Doesn't matter if it's Evolve on a Wednesday.
22:25NXT on a Tuesday.
22:27Main event on a Thursday.
22:29Carmen Petrovic will not be denied.
22:33Connects right there, right in the lower lumbar region.
22:36And Ivy Nile stunned.
22:38Carmen Petrovic picks up a huge win.
22:40Huge.
22:40That's an understatement.
22:41That is a statement victory for that woman right there.
22:44And just a few days after championship opportunities were acquired for WrestleMania,
22:49Carmen Petrovic turned some heads with a big win here on Main Event.
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