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00:00:07Then, now, forever, together.
00:00:32This is Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
00:00:35In 40 days, five weeks from Saturday, it will host Wrestlemania.
00:00:41And tonight, the road to Wrestlemania winds through Seattle.
00:00:45Home to the Super Bowl champion, Seahawks.
00:00:49And tonight, home to WWE's brand new Intercontinental Champion.
00:00:54The spectacular Penta.
00:00:56Tonight, the first Mexican-born Intercontinental Champion
00:00:59has his first title defense versus the original El Grande Americano.
00:01:06Asuka and Kairi Sane arriving.
00:01:08Asuka appears to be in rare form here in Seattle.
00:01:12Tonight, Io Sky looking on at her former friends.
00:01:15They'll be a part of the Women's Intercontinental Championship
00:01:18number one contender's gauntlet match tonight.
00:01:20The hot free agent, the ruler, Oma Femi, with his toughest test to date.
00:01:26The 6'6", 310-pounder, does battle with the Lion of Bulgaria.
00:01:31The dangerous Rusev.
00:01:34What a clash tonight.
00:01:35And the world champion is here.
00:01:3840 days from his main event match with Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania.
00:01:42CM Punk is here live.
00:01:44As we also recap, what was a disastrous week on Raw last Monday for The Vision.
00:01:53We are here tonight to talk about Seth Freakin' Rollins.
00:02:02Seth Rollins stole the elimination shaker and therefore stole the main event of Wrestlemania
00:02:12Korea from Logan Paul.
00:02:16The next time, we are going to stomp Seth Rollins' ass out.
00:02:23All right, all right, all right.
00:02:26The Vision's upset.
00:02:27We get it.
00:02:29Seth Rollins should be left to me because he is not medically cleared to compete.
00:02:35So if you please leave the ring and let me carry on with my broadcast.
00:02:41Hey, look out!
00:02:42That hooded dude just jumped over the barricade.
00:02:45Wait, that's another!
00:02:47Logan Paul now in pursuit.
00:02:50And a third one!
00:02:51Austin Theory chasing him through the arena.
00:02:55They're coming from all angles.
00:02:57Heyman has nowhere to go!
00:03:20Paul Heyman just got his ass thumped out!
00:03:35You are looking live at the home of the NHL's Kraken.
00:03:40This is Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.
00:03:46We'll kick things off tonight with our general manager, Adam Pearce, in the ring.
00:04:00Good evening, Seattle.
00:04:05Normally, I'd be out here to enthusiastically welcome everybody to Monday Night Raw.
00:04:09But tonight, I have some unfortunate business to attend to.
00:04:17Unfortunate in the sense that it's time to have a conversation with somebody that's made himself well-known over the
00:04:24last month or so.
00:04:25Somebody that I happen to know is in the building tonight.
00:04:32So, Seth freaking Rollins.
00:04:41Seth, I know you're in the building tonight because the vision is in the building tonight.
00:04:45And it's time for you and I to have a talk face-to-face, eye-to-eye.
00:04:49So, please join me in the ring.
00:05:00Seth, I know you're here.
00:05:06You can take the...
00:05:10Oh, Corey, the arena's being flooded with a masked hooded...
00:05:15There's dozens of these guys.
00:05:20Holy shit! Holy shit! Holy shit! Holy shit! Holy shit! Holy shit! Holy shit!
00:05:27There's one of them, Seth.
00:05:38There's one of them, Seth.
00:05:38Well, good luck figuring it out, Corey.
00:05:40This is like an uber shell game.
00:06:05seth you and i have known each other for a long time i didn't need any of that but i
00:06:09do need to
00:06:10talk to you listen we see eye to eye i do not like the vision
00:06:28i don't like them but it's not my job to like or dislike people it is my job to be
00:06:35the general
00:06:36manager of monday night raw so i want you to hear it directly from me what you've been doing for
00:06:44the
00:06:45last month with all the black masks it's unacceptable hear me out
00:06:56not because i don't think the vision deserves it yeah i think they deserve it but because seth
00:07:03you had surgery less than five months ago so i know you know how dangerous it is what you've
00:07:10been doing week in and week out and you have the drive-by attack and the escape it's worked every
00:07:14time but let me ask you this what happens when it doesn't
00:07:20because you get away or you have other guys in mass i understand it i understand it but i don't
00:07:26like it because there's going to come a time when you don't get away
00:07:31and when the vision gets their hands on you then what happens and have you thought about that because
00:07:37you're not medically clear so the way i look at it best case scenario you and i come to an
00:07:42agreement
00:07:43we nip it in the bud we stop it now because i'm telling you as a man the worst case
00:07:49scenario
00:07:50the worst case scenario is that they get their hands on you and when they do get their hands on
00:07:56you
00:07:56that worst case scenario means it's the end of seth freaking rollins
00:08:20the end of seth freaking rollins not a matter of if it's a matter of when and that when is
00:08:30now
00:08:30because we are about to beat the brakes out of all of your masked minions and the biggest moron
00:08:38out of all of you seth freaking rollins seth there's a bullet with your name on it and we don't
00:08:48give a
00:08:48damn how many masked idiots you got they ain't gonna take it for you so i guess consider this worst
00:08:57case
00:09:11well this is unique cory uh rollins has got some camouflage now absolute chaos in the ring where's
00:09:18rollins well apparently the the visionary had a plan he thought the vision would be out here tonight
00:09:39well the vision tonight's about to go from bad to worse yeah the man who drove hayman away in an
00:09:45ambulance last week a man who has uh many many months of animosity toward the vision none other
00:09:52than la night but he's heading into a dangerous situation here omegastar walking with purpose
00:09:58making a beeline for logan paul paul turning into the barricade and la la night singling out austin theory
00:10:07remember it was the vision who put him through a car a couple of months back and now logan paul
00:10:13from
00:10:14behind and this of course the mo of the vision the numbers game
00:10:21this ought to even the odds
00:10:26the tag team champions
00:10:30another couple of guys who've got bad blood with the vision
00:10:39take down by jay jimmy usso going after logan paul and now the vision find themselves outnumbered
00:10:51double superkick
00:10:55clothesline by night
00:10:59logan paul's been left all alone
00:11:09and austin theory saving his partner
00:11:27the vision driven back again it has been a horrible couple of weeks
00:11:34for that group
00:11:38and now time to celebrate
00:11:42man between the hayman situation division
00:11:46it's not often they're outnumbered
00:11:49tonight their downfall came courtesy of the world tag team champions and the megastars
00:12:10the
00:12:11hey
00:12:13it's just me
00:12:21okay
00:12:35And what has been a chaotic start to Monday Night Raw on the road to
00:12:39WrestleMania, LA Knight and the Usos celebrating after dismantling the vision.
00:12:50And what about the plan by Seth Rollins tonight?
00:12:55We've never known the architect, the visionary Seth Rollins could not have a plan.
00:13:00We saw it unfold before our very eyes tonight.
00:13:12I have a feeling it's gonna be one of those nights.
00:13:18You and me both, we are in for a wild one tonight in Seattle.
00:13:41Welcome to ringside ladies and gentlemen, I'm Michael Cole, he's Corey Graves.
00:13:45You heard Austin Theory and Logan Paul talk about Paul Heyman.
00:13:47We saw what happened to him last week at the hands of Seth Rollins.
00:13:50We have an injury update now on the Oracle Division.
00:13:53Paul Heyman suffered a cervical spinal contusion.
00:13:57Also facial lacerations and a deviated septum.
00:14:01No timetable on his return.
00:14:03Rough night for the Oracle Division.
00:14:05Things continue to get worse for that group.
00:14:07Yeah, what a night it's gonna be tonight here on Monday Night Raw.
00:14:10We have a new Intercontinental Champion in AJ Lee.
00:14:12Tonight we will determine the number one contender for her gold in a gauntlet match.
00:14:18Lyra Valkyria, Bayley, Io Sky, Raquel Rodriguez, Asuka, and Ivy Nile will compete next.
00:14:27Yeah, you have to run the gauntlet for an opportunity at AJ Lee.
00:14:31Also tonight is the first title defense for the brand new Intercontinental Champion.
00:14:36Penta will defend the gold against the original El Grande Americano here tonight.
00:14:43And I certainly hope that they reinforce the ring for this one.
00:14:48Two super heavyweights will collide as the hottest free agent in the game.
00:14:54Obafemi collides with the Lion of Bulgaria, Rusev.
00:14:58And let's take a look at what happened between these two last week right here on Monday Night Raw.
00:15:11Rusev was bold enough to step up to the plate and attempt to bring the fight to the ruler.
00:15:18And despite a flurry of offense, Obafemi was the last man standing.
00:15:23Also CM Punk and the world champs here tonight.
00:15:29WWE 2K Universe is already tearing it up in early access and season one of the ringside pass is officially
00:15:34underway.
00:15:35With new superstars from AAA entering the fray.
00:15:38With the largest roster in franchise history, brand new match types, and a revamped universe mode.
00:15:43It's time to call every shot.
00:15:45WWE 2K26, the show never stops.
00:15:49WWE 2K26 goes on sale this Friday.
00:15:52Pre-order WWE 2K26 today to get early access.
00:15:59All right, dude.
00:16:00Excuse me, Jimmy.
00:16:01Jay, Jimmy.
00:16:02I know you're trying to leave.
00:16:03Can I just have two seconds?
00:16:04Listen, it looks like you guys find yourselves on the same side as Seth Rollins and L.A. Knight against
00:16:10the Vision.
00:16:11I was just curious if you could...
00:16:12I don't give a damn about no Seth Rollins, Logan Paul, Austin Theory.
00:16:17They are all the same to me.
00:16:18They got to get got though.
00:16:20You feel me?
00:16:20Let's go.
00:16:20We got receipts to hand out.
00:16:22You feel me?
00:16:22Come on, man.
00:16:24Listen, just one more thing.
00:16:26You know, Jay, I remember a time that you and CM Punk were actually friends.
00:16:30Do you have anything to say about his comments to your cousin Roman Reigns last week regarding your family?
00:16:36I ain't got nothing to say to CM Punk.
00:16:39Forget him.
00:16:39Let's go along.
00:16:40Hold on.
00:16:41Maybe we do got something to say.
00:16:51Well, Punk did you have some inflammatory remarks to Roman Reigns and the Reigns family last week.
00:16:57Yeah, that's an understatement.
00:16:59You're getting a sneak peek at some of the great footage of WWE 2K26, of course, the worldwide release coming
00:17:07this Friday.
00:17:12And that is Lyra Valkyria set for the gauntlet match.
00:17:18The following is the Women's Intercontinental Championship number one contender's gauntlet match.
00:17:28Introducing first from Dublin, Ireland, Lyra Valkyria.
00:17:34And Lyra finds herself in the unenviable position of having to begin the gauntlet match.
00:17:41Truly stacking the odds against her and whoever her opponent will be.
00:17:45Lyra, the inaugural Intercontinental Champion in the women's division.
00:17:50Would love another opportunity in that title.
00:17:52Remember, when she lost to Becky Lynch back at SummerSlam,
00:17:55she could never face Becky for the Intercontinental Championship again.
00:17:59But when Becky lost the title to AJ Lee back at Elimination Chamber, all bets were off.
00:18:05Now, that does give a little credence to some of these conspiracy theories Becky's been spouting.
00:18:11Becky said she's really sick.
00:18:13I'm sorry to hear that. Get well soon.
00:18:18Next, from Tokyo, Japan, Io Sky!
00:18:25This is the first women's gauntlet match on Monday Night Raw in over four years.
00:18:31And the winner will become the number one contender to AJ Lee's Intercontinental Championship.
00:18:36Let's briefly talk about the rules of a gauntlet match.
00:18:40Now, two women will start. That'll be Lyra and Io Sky.
00:18:43You're eliminated via pinfall submission, count out, or disqualification.
00:18:48Once one match ends, the next immediately begins.
00:18:51No rest for the weary in this one.
00:18:55And again, the last woman standing punches her ticket to an Intercontinental Championship match next week in San Antonio.
00:19:08The genius of the sky, Io Sky, former tag team champion.
00:19:15Of course, her and Rhea losing the tag titles a couple of weeks ago to the irresistible forces of Nia
00:19:22Jackson, last legend.
00:19:25Rhea Ripley would go on to win the chamber.
00:19:27She faces Jade Cargill now for the WWE Women's Championship at WrestleMania.
00:19:32Io Sky trying to earn an opportunity at a title match.
00:19:39What type of strategy do you imply when it comes to the gauntlet, especially starting things off?
00:19:43You're gonna try to look for quick pinfalls.
00:19:46Any sort of opportunity to capitalize quickly and exert minimal energy.
00:19:50Much easier said than done, but you want to stay as fresh as possible as this match goes on.
00:19:55Lyra Valkyria has been in a gauntlet match before, a tag team gauntlet last year.
00:19:59Io Sky has never participated in this format here in WWE.
00:20:04And Lyra Valkyria, nice takedown of Io Sky.
00:20:07And Io switches things up pretty quickly.
00:20:12Big night here tonight on Monday Night Raw.
00:20:15World champ CM Punk is here.
00:20:18Kim Uso says that he has something to say to the world champ.
00:20:22Can you blame him?
00:20:28Two of the best technical grapplers in the women's division today.
00:20:33Going at it to kick off the gauntlet match.
00:20:35Nice throw by Lyra and now controls Io momentarily.
00:20:38And again, head scissors by Sky.
00:20:40And this is a smart strategy by both women in the early moments.
00:20:42Trying to utilize match games.
00:20:43Trying to not take any unnecessary risks.
00:20:45You want to keep yourself as fresh as possible.
00:20:48Mentioned before, Lyra the first ever Intercontinental Champion Io Sky.
00:20:54Would love to earn her first Intercontinental Championship opportunity.
00:20:57She's a two-time world champion.
00:21:00I guarantee you AJ Lee keeping a close eye on this one.
00:21:05This also provides an opportunity for AJ to study her potential opposition.
00:21:09You get to see somebody in this sort of format.
00:21:11You can strategize for the matchup next week.
00:21:17Beautiful kick.
00:21:18Takes down Io.
00:21:19Into the cover goes Lyra.
00:21:20And a hook of the leg and a kick out AJ Lee posted on social media just a bit ago.
00:21:24Her thoughts on this matchup.
00:21:25Realizes that there's some danger.
00:21:27No matter who wins this thing.
00:21:29Could be a short reign for AJ.
00:21:33Now Io Sky sends Lyra into the ropes.
00:21:37Io looking to use quickness here.
00:21:40And that athletic ability.
00:21:41Oh, nice takedown.
00:21:43And Io now with a drop kick.
00:21:50Seattle showing their appreciation for the genius of the sky.
00:21:54Io with that knack of being able to take her opponent out of the equation.
00:21:58And now Lyra Valkyria through the ropes to the floor.
00:22:02Luckily Lyra able to land on her feet.
00:22:04And Io Sky.
00:22:06Suicide dive.
00:22:07Down goes Valkyria.
00:22:09And Io is fired up.
00:22:15Now we crowned a brand new NXT.
00:22:18Women's North American Champion this past week.
00:22:21Congratulations to Tatum Paxley.
00:22:24At NXT.
00:22:25And look at Lyra Valkyria now up to the second rope.
00:22:29Oh, and Io hung up on the top rope and falls to the floor.
00:22:32And here comes Lyra.
00:22:35Dropping Io with a kick.
00:22:38Lyra Valkyria starting to control the early days.
00:22:41Going to this gauntlet match.
00:22:43Dude.
00:22:45Come on, get in the ring.
00:22:53Hey, is this the pace you expected between these two to start off this gauntlet match?
00:22:57Yes, I expect both of these women to operate in their wheelhouse.
00:23:01Cover.
00:23:02And that kick out by Sky.
00:23:04Both Io and Lyra incredibly comfortable pushing the pace of the matchup.
00:23:07But the problem arises when you try to sustain that speed.
00:23:12When you try to stay full speed ahead for several minutes at a time in a match like this.
00:23:16You can burn yourself out.
00:23:18You can empty your own gas tank a little too early.
00:23:20Yeah, the fact that there's still a number of women that still have to enter this matchup.
00:23:25Valkyria is so excited to be a part of this gauntlet match.
00:23:28Talked about how distraught she was over the fact that she lost to Becky back at SummerSlam.
00:23:33And would never have another opportunity for gold until Becky lost the title.
00:23:38It's far from a foregone conclusion that Lyra Valkyrie is going to survive the gauntlet.
00:23:42Earn the opportunity from behind.
00:23:44Io Sky rolls her up and a kick out at two.
00:23:50Backslide.
00:23:52Near fall for Lyra.
00:23:54That was close.
00:23:54That was two and a half.
00:23:56Referee Sean Bennett right there.
00:24:03Lyra with almost a modification of Becky Lynch's own disarmor.
00:24:07Yeah, trying to punish Io Sky here.
00:24:11And it's got to just be eaten at Becky Lynch that she's no longer the Intercontinental Champion.
00:24:16That AJ Lee once again beat Becky Lynch just a couple of weeks back.
00:24:21Well, the reason it eats at Becky.
00:24:23Cover Lyra.
00:24:23And a kick out.
00:24:25The reason it eats at Becky is because people like you keep bringing it up.
00:24:28Ad Nauseam.
00:24:28Rubbing salt in the room.
00:24:29Wait a minute.
00:24:30She continues to bring it up every day.
00:24:32Ad Nauseam.
00:24:33On social media.
00:24:35Conspiracy theories.
00:24:36Blaming the official.
00:24:37Blaming the general manager.
00:24:39Cole, I've known you for a long time.
00:24:40And you usually avoid tweeting at all costs.
00:24:43You posted today to mock Becky.
00:24:46No, not really.
00:24:47I'm sending her best wishes for being ill.
00:24:50And Valkyria now starting to control Io Sky.
00:24:57Oh, what a close line.
00:24:59Valkyria locked in tonight.
00:25:01Cover.
00:25:02Is it enough to win the first fall of the gauntlet match and a kick out by Sky?
00:25:05And that's what we're going to need to see more of from all the women in this gauntlet.
00:25:09Some heavy artillery.
00:25:10Looking for a quick, something to take your opponent down just for the count of three.
00:25:15And Lyra now focusing on the left knee, left leg of Io Sky.
00:25:21One way to take away the quickness and the high flying ability of the genius of the Sky.
00:25:26Great strategy by Valkyria.
00:25:31Lyra now back to her feet.
00:25:36Ooh, what a boot.
00:25:38Caught Lyra right under the chin.
00:25:40Yeah!
00:25:41Oh!
00:25:45Io Sky so comfortable on the top rope.
00:25:49Went for the sunset flip.
00:25:51But Lyra Valkyria works out of it.
00:25:55Oh!
00:25:55A big step up in Seguri.
00:25:56Caught Sky in the ear.
00:25:58And now Lyra Valkyria slips on the ropes.
00:26:01But still delivers their Tornado DDT.
00:26:04Hanging on for a little more insurance.
00:26:06And now, looking to put Io away.
00:26:08Oh!
00:26:08That fisherman suplexed by Lyra Valkyria.
00:26:11Cover now.
00:26:12Hook to the leg.
00:26:12Kick out!
00:26:14By Sky.
00:26:18And that can be disheartening if you're Lyra Valkyria just landing some of your best offense
00:26:22and still unable to put Io down for three.
00:26:26Both of these women expending a tremendous amount of energy with a number of women waiting in the wings.
00:26:34Well, a match could go on for a while.
00:26:37High stakes.
00:26:38Intercontinental title opportunity.
00:26:41I can assure you, both Lyra and Io probably thought this match would be over by now.
00:26:46Or at least hoping that was the case.
00:26:47Lyra powering Io up on her shoulders.
00:26:51Went for the Nightwing.
00:26:52But Io Sky able to counter with a stomp.
00:27:00Buzzsaw kick.
00:27:01Drops Valkyria.
00:27:03Lyra knocked Loopy off that kick.
00:27:06And now Io Sky gonna head up top.
00:27:10Making it look effortless.
00:27:12To the over-the-moon salt.
00:27:15One, two, three.
00:27:17Io Sky advances.
00:27:21Lyra Valkyria has been eliminated.
00:27:25Another heartbreaker for Lyra.
00:27:28Yeah, Corey, guess what?
00:27:30Pumps have gotten from bad to worse.
00:27:32You can say that again.
00:27:34The powerhouse of the Judgment Day.
00:27:37Raquel Rodriguez.
00:27:38We heard what she had to say last week.
00:27:40She's been focused on this match.
00:27:42Liv Morgan, of course, with an opportunity.
00:27:44And the world champ, Stephanie Bacare at WrestleMania.
00:27:46Raquel Rodriguez would love to be Intercontinental Champion come WrestleMania.
00:27:51That was great defense there by Sky.
00:27:53You're absolutely right.
00:27:54Here comes the genius of the Sky.
00:27:56Io Sky caught by Raquel.
00:28:01Game-changing power.
00:28:02Neo, though, able to land on her feet.
00:28:07Neo taking the fight to Raquel.
00:28:09Oh, but a back elbow.
00:28:12And now Rodriguez with a clothesline.
00:28:16Corey, this woman has been red hot in recent months.
00:28:19I agree with you.
00:28:20Raquel doing some of the best work of her career.
00:28:24Improves week after week.
00:28:27And there's a corkscrew Vader elbow.
00:28:29And here's the cover now by Raquel.
00:28:33Io able to grab the bottom rope.
00:28:35I love the urgency with which Raquel's competing.
00:28:39Realizing you want to inflict as much damage as quickly as possible and get on to the next one.
00:28:44And now lifting Io up.
00:28:45Maybe going for the Dahana bomb.
00:28:46And you see Io Sky fighting out of this.
00:28:48Raquel has come so close to winning championships a number of times over the past couple of months.
00:28:53She can taste it.
00:28:55She's almost there.
00:28:58And now Io Sky.
00:29:02From the top rope.
00:29:03Raquel moves out of harm's way.
00:29:05And now Rodriguez.
00:29:06Oh!
00:29:06What a shoulder tackle!
00:29:08Wow!
00:29:09And Raquel has won a gauntlet match in her career.
00:29:13Looking to double that count here tonight.
00:29:15Bang!
00:29:15What impact!
00:29:16By Rodriguez.
00:29:25You know Corey, I hate to keep harping on this.
00:29:27But Raquel Rodriguez has been damn near unstoppable as of late.
00:29:31And I think she should be the world champ today.
00:29:32If it wasn't for a screw up a couple of weeks back in that match with Stephanie Becker when Liv
00:29:36got involved.
00:29:37You know, I don't know that I can disagree with your assessment of the situation Cole.
00:29:41Look at this power!
00:29:43Raquel now.
00:29:44Don't be Io face first on our announce table.
00:29:46There's just a malice in everything Raquel does.
00:29:49We looked right in her eyes there moments ago.
00:29:52She's just an angry individual with a chip on her shoulder.
00:29:56I think Raquel's finally starting to believe in herself.
00:30:00Believe in her own abilities.
00:30:02Well listen, she's a five time tag team champion.
00:30:04She knows what it means to wear gold.
00:30:07She once won an NXT championship as well.
00:30:09And she, I believe, finally starting to come into her own here on Monday Night Raw.
00:30:14This is a what have you done for me lately industry.
00:30:17Raquel would love some new gold.
00:30:19Cover!
00:30:21Io just manages to kick out as Raquel just continues to wear Sky down.
00:30:26Think of what the Judgment Day Clubhouse could look like on the other side of WrestleMania.
00:30:29You could have potentially Raquel as Intercontinental Champion.
00:30:33Potentially Liv Morgan as Women's World Champion.
00:30:36Well Dom's no longer the Intercontinental Champion.
00:30:37There's still time, Cole.
00:30:40He's still the Mega Champion.
00:30:42Triple A, right?
00:30:43Yes, sir.
00:30:46Going to defend that title this coming Saturday against Dikingo.
00:30:50Can't wait to hear you and JBL call all the action.
00:30:54Cannot wait.
00:30:54It's going to be a big night in Puebla.
00:30:56Raquel Rodriguez speaking to JBL.
00:30:58Talks about the influence JBL and his style has had on her career.
00:31:03You'll see her use the number of JBL's moves as her offense.
00:31:08Raquel getting right in the face of the official Sean Bennett.
00:31:15Io just absorbing a tremendous amount of punishment because the first match against Lyra Valkyrie went for a while.
00:31:22Exactly.
00:31:23Io's already running at an energy deficit.
00:31:25And then to have a powerhouse like Rodriguez just inflict her will upon you.
00:31:29It's tough to deal with.
00:31:31Io's in a lot of trouble right now.
00:31:32There's one issue with Raquel.
00:31:34Instead of arguing with the official, turn all of that frustration toward your opponent.
00:31:44Raquel dragging Io to her feet.
00:31:47Rodriguez.
00:31:49Oh, what a slam.
00:31:51Cover now.
00:31:53And Sky kicks out.
00:31:55And now Raquel, again, appears to be becoming frustrated.
00:32:00Well, unfortunately for Io, that's what's causing the frustration.
00:32:04Every time Io kicks out, everything Io survives just makes Raquel more and more angry.
00:32:09She's raining all that fury down on the Genius.
00:32:22Raquel Rodriguez doing everything in her power to beat down Io Sky.
00:32:27It has been physical dominance by Rodriguez.
00:32:30And that shoté by Io Sky stuns Raquel, who's up on the top rope now.
00:32:35And now the Genius of the Sky, who's already won one match in this gauntlet.
00:32:39With a hurricanirana, taking down Raquel.
00:32:46Io somehow able to tap into those energy reserves.
00:32:50She's found something else from the top.
00:32:53Sky with a Mitchell dropkick.
00:32:55Rodriguez is off her feet.
00:32:59And the adrenaline is pumping through the Genius of the Sky.
00:33:05And she's got the fans in Seattle coming out of their seats.
00:33:11Bullet train attack.
00:33:14Now it's Raquel on her heels.
00:33:16And Io, once again, going to her bread and butter.
00:33:19Up to the top rope.
00:33:21Looking for the over-the-moon salt.
00:33:24And there's Judgment Day's Liv Morgan.
00:33:26And that distraction allows Raquel Rodriguez to take advantage.
00:33:36That's right, Liv.
00:33:38Here comes the world champ.
00:33:40Stephanie McCare and Liv Morgan.
00:33:43They beat in 40 nights at WrestleMania.
00:33:45Put the balls on.
00:33:47In a little WrestleMania preview and appetizer, if you will.
00:33:51La Primera.
00:33:53Bringing the fight to Liv Morgan.
00:33:55And now Io Sky perched on the top rope as those two continue to fight.
00:33:58Io Sky now.
00:34:00Inside Cradle.
00:34:00Roll up of Raquel.
00:34:02Io got it!
00:34:06Unbelievable!
00:34:07Raquel Rodriguez has been eliminated!
00:34:09Raquel was distracted by the Liv Morgan situation.
00:34:13And Io Sky took advantage.
00:34:15And now Raquel is ticked off.
00:34:18Well, Raquel can be as ticked off as she was.
00:34:20The fact is, she was just bounced from the gauntlet match.
00:34:25I told you about the chip on her shoulder.
00:34:30Raquel Rodriguez.
00:34:31Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no!
00:34:33Driving Io into the ring post.
00:34:35And Io still has to compete in another match.
00:34:38Or a number of them.
00:34:39Good luck with that.
00:34:47Rodriguez muscling up Io and a Tejana bomb.
00:34:50On the apron.
00:34:53And finally, some officials rushing down to the ring to get this out of control.
00:34:59And upset Raquel Rodriguez out of harm's way.
00:35:02And Io Sky now is in another match that immediately begins.
00:35:06And it's Ivy Nile.
00:35:07And Raquel essentially just handed Ivy Nile a victory on a silver platter.
00:35:12Smart decision, Ivy.
00:35:14Rolling her to cover.
00:35:16Puts both legs.
00:35:17Ivy Nile's eliminated Io Sky thanks to Raquel Rodriguez.
00:35:22Io Sky has been eliminated.
00:35:24How smart was that by Ivy Nile?
00:35:27It was brilliant.
00:35:28It was brilliant.
00:35:33With the road to the top, not going to get any easier for Ivy Nile.
00:35:37Bayley's buddy, Lyra Valkyria, not successful in this gauntlet match.
00:35:43But Bayley would love an opportunity in the Intercontinental Championship.
00:35:47She said last week, Corey, you win the Intercontinental title, you punch your ticket to WrestleMania.
00:35:52Bayley says she's missed out on WrestleMania, of course, last year after the attack by Becky Lynch.
00:35:57And now Bayley looking at her one-time friend, perhaps feeling sorry for Io Sky.
00:36:03And Ivy Nile takes advantage.
00:36:04We learn nothing from Raquel is that you can't take your eye off the ball at any point in this
00:36:09matchup.
00:36:09Bayley paid too much attention to Io and is now paying for it.
00:36:13And it's Ivy Nile in control as this gauntlet match continues.
00:36:25And again, Corey, Bayley and Io Sky, once part of the group known as Damage Control.
00:36:30They obviously had a falling out.
00:36:32But Bayley seems to still care about Io and that may cost her.
00:36:36You're absolutely right.
00:36:37That's become something of a recurring theme in the career of Bayley.
00:36:40She is a little too empathetic.
00:36:41Maybe if Bayley looked out for number one more frequently, she would be champion more often.
00:36:47Ivy Nile, who's had a couple of Intercontinental Championship matches in the past in her first gauntlet match here tonight.
00:36:53Bayley is in her fifth gauntlet match.
00:36:54She's actually won one in her career.
00:36:57Well, we talked so much about the improvement recently of Raquel Rodriguez.
00:37:01The same has to be mentioned for Ivy Nile.
00:37:03Despite failing to become Intercontinental Champion in recent months, she continues to improve.
00:37:09Everything she does in the ring is a little bit better than the week before.
00:37:13She's going to be a force.
00:37:14I completely agree.
00:37:15She's going to be a champion at one point in her career as Bayley now delivers forearms to the face
00:37:21of Ivy Nile.
00:37:21Whipped across the ring.
00:37:22Bayley telegraphed that and Ivy took advantage.
00:37:26Ripping Bayley down by her hair.
00:37:29Love the intensity.
00:37:30Yeah, the viciousness of Ivy Nile of American made.
00:37:36And now Bayley into the corner, bounced head first off the turnbuckle.
00:37:43And again, I gotta give Ivy credit for the way that she took out Io Sky.
00:37:49I mean, the rules of the match, the next match begins as soon as the match before it ends and
00:37:52Ivy took advantage of it.
00:37:56Ivy now just punishing Bayley.
00:38:01I'm sent across the ring.
00:38:05Big forearm rocks Bayley.
00:38:07Yeah, Bayley hasn't been able to get back into this matchup since Ivy took advantage early on.
00:38:13Cover now by Nile.
00:38:14One, two.
00:38:16Bayley kicks out.
00:38:20Ivy Nile's offense is so explosive, so impactful.
00:38:28And of course, Becky Lynch still mouthing off on social media.
00:38:33She just sent a note moments ago, bye-bye, Looney Lyra.
00:38:37And of course, after the elimination of Lyra Valkyria.
00:38:40Looney Lyra, I think that one might have some legs to it.
00:38:42I wonder how Becky's sick at home.
00:38:44I think she's in bed, thermometer in her mouth.
00:38:46I certainly hope she's taking care of herself.
00:38:49I mean, I would hope there were people there to take care of her.
00:38:52Probably as a whole team.
00:38:54Deservedly so.
00:38:56And Bayley trying to fight back into this.
00:38:58Lyra, I should say Ivy.
00:39:00Now Becky's got me all messed up.
00:39:02All right, there you go.
00:39:03Blaming Becky again for everything.
00:39:04All your shortcomings, Cole.
00:39:06Blame Becky Lynch.
00:39:07Oh!
00:39:09And Ivy again in control.
00:39:12What did he say?
00:39:14All right.
00:39:15All right.
00:39:16All right.
00:39:16All right.
00:39:21All right.
00:39:22And Ivy Nile has been impressive in this gauntlet match so far.
00:39:26She picked up a quick victory over Io Sky who was decimated by Raquel Rodriguez and now
00:39:31taking the fight to Bayley.
00:39:32I really like the strategy being employed by Ivy now to this juncture.
00:39:37She's not spending too much energy.
00:39:40She's utilizing her strength.
00:39:41Case in point into the cover.
00:39:43Is it enough?
00:39:44Kick out by Bayley.
00:39:45You can tell Ivy's in no hurry.
00:39:47She's not rushing around.
00:39:48She's powerful enough that a rear chin lock is gonna drain Bayley's energy as this match goes on
00:39:53without forcing Ivy to spend a lot of her own.
00:39:55And again, the winner of the gauntlet match will face AJ Lee next week for the Intercontinental Championship.
00:40:00The former Intercontinental Champion, Becky Lynch, who's home sick, is talking about this match on social media as we speak.
00:40:07She basically said bye-bye, Looney Lyra moments ago.
00:40:11Lyra Valkyrie, of course, a big rivalry with Valkyrie over the years.
00:40:15Bayley able to escape the rear chin lock and Ivy continuing to soldier forward into an elbow.
00:40:20Bayley has a gauntlet win in her career.
00:40:22Oh, nice neck breaker by Bayley who looks to rally here.
00:40:24The four-time world champion.
00:40:28Bayley is starving for a championship, Corey.
00:40:31She hasn't held gold since she lost the WWE title at SummerSlam a couple of years ago.
00:40:35It's very common knowledge how highly Bayley thinks of the Intercontinental Champion, AJ Lee.
00:40:41Ah, nice back suplex by Bayley.
00:40:43And Bayley firing up.
00:40:45Bayley would love to test herself and compete for the Intercontinental Championship
00:40:48against someone she's looked up to for most of her career.
00:40:50Ah, so many women on the roster today has looked up to AJ Lee.
00:40:54Oh, runny knee by Bayley.
00:40:56Ivy might be out.
00:41:01Bayley now, second rope, elbow to the spine.
00:41:05Is it enough?
00:41:06One, two, three.
00:41:07And a kick out by Ivy who again has been very impressive here tonight.
00:41:11Great display of grit, will, and toughness from Ivy Nile.
00:41:19Bayley now stalking it down to Ivy.
00:41:22Looking for Bayley to belly.
00:41:24And Ivy Nile with a nice standing switch.
00:41:27Roll up now by Bayley.
00:41:28Shoulders are down.
00:41:29Ivy's got a kick out.
00:41:34Here comes Nile.
00:41:35Big time kick in the corner.
00:41:38Now a German suplex to Bayley.
00:41:41Off the release.
00:41:41Floats into the cover.
00:41:42Hooks the leg.
00:41:43Bayley kicks it too.
00:41:46Nile so powerful for her size.
00:41:50Watch the hair, Ivy.
00:41:51Watch the hair, Ivy.
00:41:52Here the referee admonishing Ivy for grabbing the hair of Bayley.
00:41:56Sean Bennett working this matchup tonight.
00:42:00Ivy can't allow herself to get too overconfident.
00:42:03Especially when you're dealing with a veteran like Bayley.
00:42:06Now case in point.
00:42:08Bayley elbow to the back of the neck.
00:42:13And Bayley now.
00:42:15What on earth is Bayley looking to do here?
00:42:18Oh!
00:42:19Sunset flip.
00:42:20Release.
00:42:21Stacks up Ivy.
00:42:23Ivy Nile kicks out again.
00:42:25Man, the resilience of Nile tonight.
00:42:35Bayley taking a moment to survey the scene.
00:42:37Trying to figure out what's next.
00:42:39Could be the rose plant.
00:42:41Ivy Nile able to counter that though.
00:42:43Sending Bayley to the corner.
00:42:45Ivy with a kick to Bayley.
00:42:48Stopped Bayley dead in her tracks.
00:42:50Ivy with another chance to make something big happen.
00:42:52European uppercut.
00:42:56Looking to show off her power yet again.
00:43:02Vertical suplex applied to Bayley.
00:43:04Look at the strength from Ivy Nile.
00:43:07Ivy Nile a freak of nature.
00:43:10Look at this.
00:43:11All the blood rushing to the head of Bayley.
00:43:20This is incredible.
00:43:22He could be here all night.
00:43:23That delayed vertical suplex could hand.
00:43:27Ivy Nile winning this gauntlet match.
00:43:29Bayley manages to get the shoulder up.
00:43:31Trust me when I tell you that was probably the most agonizing suplex Bayley's ever experienced.
00:43:36All that blood constantly rushing to your head before impact.
00:43:40Feels like your skull is going to shoot out of your head.
00:43:42That's why Ivy's got to stay on the attack here like she's doing now.
00:43:45Remember you can't be disqualified so she's got to break before five and she does.
00:43:51I like this ruthlessness we're seeing from Nile.
00:43:55But again, now Bayley trying to fight to the second rope.
00:44:01Ivy Nile with a kick to the face and Bayley in deep, deep trouble up there.
00:44:05What does Ivy do now?
00:44:07We're about to find out.
00:44:09Ivy trying to place Bayley in a more favorable position.
00:44:14Could have a superplex on tap.
00:44:19Superplex delivered!
00:44:21Weird landing and Ivy Nile now.
00:44:25Ivy fighting through the pain.
00:44:27Oh!
00:44:27Swinging Uranagi.
00:44:29Did you see the way Bayley's head bounced?
00:44:31And then just a...
00:44:33I mean the momentum carrying Bayley outside the ring.
00:44:36But what a move by Ivy Nile.
00:44:39We've said this before.
00:44:40One of the most underrated women in WWE today.
00:44:44And Ivy realizes that's what it's going to take to become rated.
00:44:48Great move by the veteran Bayley.
00:44:50It's a championship goal.
00:44:53Driving Ivy hip first into the steel steps.
00:44:58Bayley trying to drag herself back into the ring.
00:45:04Bayley now from the second rope.
00:45:06Went for the elbow.
00:45:07Ivy got her feet up.
00:45:08Driving Bayley to the bottom rope.
00:45:10Landed awkwardly and again falls out of the ring.
00:45:12Ivy utilizing those powerful legs of hers to shrug Bayley off.
00:45:17What a hard hitting affair.
00:45:22And Bayley elbow on the apron and Ivy just collapses.
00:45:28Bayley not allowing Ivy to roll out of the ring.
00:45:31The veteran looking for the cover perhaps.
00:45:32Now a little more insurance.
00:45:35Bayley to Bayley.
00:45:37Bayley to Bayley.
00:45:39Bayley advances in the gauntlet.
00:45:43Ivy Nile has been eliminated.
00:45:47What a fight by Ivy Nile tonight.
00:45:49The words right out of my mouth.
00:45:51But now Corey it comes down to these two women.
00:45:54Bayley and the Empress of Tomorrow, Asuka.
00:45:57A.J. Lee, we know she's watching this matchup.
00:46:00Good luck.
00:46:01You're gonna face one of these two.
00:46:02For the intercontinental title on the line.
00:46:05And here comes the Empress of Tomorrow, fresh as a daisy.
00:46:12Bayley just survived a grueling battle with Ivy Nile.
00:46:15And things about to get much harder.
00:46:17Oh my God.
00:46:18What a forearm to Asuka.
00:46:20May have broken her jaw.
00:46:22You ain't kidding.
00:46:23Quite the history with Bayley and Asuka as well.
00:46:26And Kyrie saying.
00:46:28Kyrie trying to come to the aid of Asuka.
00:46:32Oh.
00:46:33And look at Asuka taking advantage.
00:46:34Kyrie running interference.
00:46:36And Asuka's taking over.
00:46:38Asuka, Bayley, who's going for an intercontinental title match?
00:46:42Look at this.
00:46:43Bang.
00:46:57Again, the Kyrie saying factor of the Kabuki Warriors.
00:47:00Allowing Asuka to take control of Bayley here.
00:47:03Two of the most decorated women in the history of the division.
00:47:07In this matchup, winner will face A.J. Lee for the intercontinental title.
00:47:14You know, Asuka in her career has never competed for the intercontinental title.
00:47:17And she's never been in a gauntlet match here in WWE.
00:47:22And Kyrie now with a cheap shot.
00:47:24For more than one.
00:47:29Kyrie taking advantage of the situation.
00:47:32I still don't understand why Kyrie is so loyal to the Empress of Tomorrow Asuka.
00:47:37Especially the way she is treated by her.
00:47:40You don't need to cast aspersions.
00:47:42I mean, for all we know, Asuka takes great care of Kyrie Sane.
00:47:46When the cameras aren't rolling.
00:47:47Behind closed doors.
00:47:49What would you do if I just constantly screamed at you?
00:47:52Corey!
00:47:53Corey!
00:47:53Corey!
00:47:54I try to ignore you.
00:47:57And a kick by Asuka.
00:47:59Bayley's trying to somehow fight back.
00:48:03It's almost like that elbow at the beginning of the matchup woke up Asuka.
00:48:08Look at this.
00:48:08Wow, how vicious.
00:48:10Yeah, give some credit to Asuka.
00:48:11But how about giving credit to Kyrie who ran interference and allowed Asuka to take control of the match.
00:48:15Cover now by Asuka.
00:48:16And a kick out at two.
00:48:21This is a smart strategy.
00:48:22Just utilizing lateral presses, forcing Bayley to kick out.
00:48:27Which is forcing Bayley to exert energy unnecessarily.
00:48:30And again, to your point, now into an arm bar.
00:48:34Bayley needs to block here.
00:48:36Remember, Bayley taps out.
00:48:38It's all over.
00:48:38Asuka goes for the Intercontinental title.
00:48:45Asuka, four-time world champion.
00:48:48Five-time tag team champion.
00:48:50Look at Bayley.
00:48:51Trying to put this into a pinning combination.
00:48:54And Asuka kicks it too.
00:48:57I think the elbow from Bayley might have busted open the lip of Asuka.
00:49:02See a little blood coming from the Empress's mouth.
00:49:05Which explains why she's competing with such fury right now.
00:49:08Well, she does that all the time, I think.
00:49:10Of course.
00:49:11Never in a good mood.
00:49:12I think she just doesn't like you.
00:49:15And Kyrie.
00:49:16I happen to find Asuka.
00:49:17And Bayley Pleasant.
00:49:18I'm sure.
00:49:19And look at Bayley just firing away on Asuka.
00:49:28Bayley placing Asuka into position.
00:49:32Oh!
00:49:33Please!
00:49:38Let's go!
00:49:39Let's go!
00:49:41Let's go!
00:49:41Let's go!
00:49:42Let's go!
00:49:42Let's go!
00:49:43Jam-packed crowd in Seattle, Washington tonight at the Climate Pledge Arena.
00:49:47The winner of this matchup here between Asuka and Bayley.
00:49:51We'll take on AJ Lee for the Intercontinental Championship next week on Raw in San Antonio.
00:49:56Cover by Bayley.
00:49:57Hook of the leg on Asuka.
00:49:58Is it enough?
00:49:59And Asuka able to get the shoulder up.
00:50:01Man, what an incredible gauntlet match this has been ever since the first two competitors,
00:50:06Veo Sky and Lyra Valkyria kick things off.
00:50:13Bayley understands.
00:50:14Win this.
00:50:15Get an opportunity at the Intercontinental title.
00:50:17Maybe punch your ticket to WrestleMania.
00:50:19Look at this counter by Asuka.
00:50:20Bayley was looking for the rose plant.
00:50:22And Asuka counters in almost a stretch muffler type submission.
00:50:25Into the ankle lock.
00:50:26And now Bayley with nowhere to go.
00:50:28Center of the ring.
00:50:28She taps out.
00:50:29It's over.
00:50:29There's good spell doom for the role model.
00:50:36Asuka really got it locked in.
00:50:38Bayley able to turn around.
00:50:39Asuka will not break the hole.
00:50:42Even if this doesn't particularly end the match.
00:50:44This is going to weaken Bayley.
00:50:46Shoulders down.
00:50:48Bayley's got a kick out at two.
00:50:49Bayley spent a significant amount of time in that ankle lock.
00:50:52That was great improvisation by Asuka there.
00:50:56Kicks again to Bayley.
00:50:58Bayley now takes Asuka down.
00:51:00Looking for a knee bar.
00:51:02And now Asuka's got nowhere to go.
00:51:04Center of the ring.
00:51:04Bayley looking for the tap out win here.
00:51:08Asuka trying to roll toward the bottom rope.
00:51:10And for some sort of break.
00:51:14And now Bayley's going to have to break as they roll out to the apron.
00:51:17And Asuka grabs the rope.
00:51:18I always stress the importance of ring awareness.
00:51:21Asuka recognizing she was a few feet away.
00:51:23But was able to get to the safety of the bottom rope.
00:51:26And preserve our opportunity to challenge AJ Lee.
00:51:31Here comes Bayley.
00:51:33And Bayley.
00:51:34That's vintage Bayley there.
00:51:35As she delivers that drop kick underneath the bottom rope to Asuka.
00:51:44Notice Bayley hobbling a little bit.
00:51:47Based on the ankle lock of earlier on.
00:51:51Big knee.
00:51:52What a knee.
00:51:53Oh man.
00:51:56And Bayley though able to fire off the ropes into a clotheslock.
00:52:00And now Bayley with a running knee.
00:52:02Cover.
00:52:03And is it enough to advance and win this gauntlet match.
00:52:06And a kick out at two.
00:52:09And Bayley showing some frustration.
00:52:11Again we talked earlier Corey.
00:52:13The importance of being a part of Wrestlemania this year.
00:52:15You win the intercontinental title.
00:52:16You're going to be a part of Wrestlemania.
00:52:18No doubt about it.
00:52:19Bayley didn't have the opportunity last year.
00:52:21Remember Becky Lynch took her out.
00:52:23So she wasn't able to compete.
00:52:25Wants to get back to Las Vegas this year.
00:52:27That has motivated Bayley all year long.
00:52:30A heartbreak she won't soon forget if ever.
00:52:36And Bayley and Asuka exchanging blows.
00:52:43Big heavy forearms and a back fist.
00:52:47Now Asuka unloading.
00:52:50What a flurry of offense by Asuka.
00:52:53And a near fall as Bayley gets the shoulder out.
00:52:57I don't care who you are.
00:52:58It's a risky decision to engage in a striking battle with Asuka.
00:53:01That kick caught her right in the side of the head.
00:53:02Asuka again into the cover on Bayley.
00:53:04Who still has enough to kick out.
00:53:08Been a great performance by Bayley here tonight.
00:53:13Great interpretive dance performance by Kyrie Sane on the outside of the ring.
00:53:20And here's Asuka now.
00:53:22Over a shining wizard.
00:53:23Bayley able to pick her out into a cover.
00:53:25And a kick out at two.
00:53:28And Bayley.
00:53:29Looking for a back slide.
00:53:30Asuka.
00:53:32Counters.
00:53:32But Bayley.
00:53:33Into a Bayley to Bayley.
00:53:34Cover on Asuka.
00:53:35To advance to a title match.
00:53:37And a kick out by Asuka at two.
00:53:44Bayley needs to find a way to keep her foot on the gas pedal.
00:53:48Tap into whatever she's got left in the tank.
00:53:50And she's a vet.
00:53:51She can.
00:53:52She understands Corey.
00:53:53She can't get frustrated.
00:53:55Especially against someone as decorated as Asuka.
00:54:00Dealing with one of the greatest of all time in the Empress of tomorrow.
00:54:03Asuka back to her feet.
00:54:05Bayley looked like she was going to deliver an elbow again.
00:54:07And she lands hard outside the ring.
00:54:10And now she's got to be wary of.
00:54:12Kyrie Sane.
00:54:14And look at Asuka.
00:54:15Drawing the official Sean Bennett.
00:54:18Masterful teamwork.
00:54:20Oh!
00:54:21And Bayley's friend.
00:54:23Lyra Valkyria.
00:54:27Who is very adamant that Bayley.
00:54:29Tries to earn an intercontinental title opportunity.
00:54:34Bayley once again on the middle turnbuckle.
00:54:36Asuka caught it.
00:54:37Looking for an Asuka lock.
00:54:39Bayley trying to fight out of this.
00:54:41It's in.
00:54:43Bayley with nowhere to go.
00:54:44Is she going to tap out?
00:54:46Lyra Valkyria did what she could to take out Kyrie Sane.
00:54:50But it may not matter.
00:54:52Bayley rolls through.
00:54:53Pinning combination.
00:54:55Asuka able to get the shoulder up.
00:54:57And Bayley now with a rose plant.
00:55:01Cover.
00:55:01One, two, three.
00:55:03Bayley's the number one contender for the Intercontinental title.
00:55:07Here is your winner.
00:55:10Bayley.
00:55:12What a gauntlet match.
00:55:15Absolutely incredible.
00:55:18Thank goodness for Lyra Valkyria.
00:55:21Who came out to help her friend.
00:55:22And even the odds.
00:55:23And I said it earlier Corey.
00:55:25Lyra was so instrumental.
00:55:26In telling Bayley last week.
00:55:28Take your shot.
00:55:29Take a chance.
00:55:30Here is Lyra Valkyria neutralizing Kyrie Sane with a drop kick.
00:55:36And then back inside the ring.
00:55:37Bayley looking for an elbow drop.
00:55:39Picked out of mid air.
00:55:41Caught by Asuka with an Asuka lock.
00:55:44But the role model able to escape just in time to deliver the rose plant.
00:55:51Good night Asuka.
00:55:52Hello number one contendership.
00:55:55Next week on Monday Night Raw from San Antonio.
00:55:59Bayley has an opportunity to win the Intercontinental Championship.
00:56:04As he takes on the champion AJ Lee.
00:56:08And look at how Asuka was treating Kyrie out there.
00:56:11Well ladies and gentlemen.
00:56:12We're gonna switch gears now and talk about the situation for the main event at WrestleMania.
00:56:16The World Heavyweight Championship.
00:56:18And the confrontation last week between the champion CM Punk and Roman Reigns.
00:56:27Indianapolis.
00:56:31Acknowledge me.
00:56:37Why you look so angry? I'm giving you what you want.
00:56:41I'm acknowledging Roman Reigns.
00:56:44We are on the road to WrestleMania and the first stop is Indianapolis.
00:56:49And we got history here.
00:56:51This is where The Shield debuted.
00:56:55This is where I brought you to the dance.
00:57:00Correction.
00:57:01You brought the other two.
00:57:03Not me.
00:57:06Maybe I didn't pick you.
00:57:07But you certainly picked me, didn't you?
00:57:10The main event of WrestleMania in Las Vegas.
00:57:14And if you ask me, I've already won.
00:57:18You hate me?
00:57:19I'm in your head.
00:57:21I'm under your skin.
00:57:23And I'm here to tell you, I can see right through you.
00:57:30You're right.
00:57:31I do hate you.
00:57:32But this is what you're missing, Phil.
00:57:35If you didn't have that title, you wouldn't even be on my radar.
00:57:43Phil, let's remind you real quick.
00:57:45We brought you back here to entertain the 30 to 40-year-old virgins that live with their mom and
00:57:50dad.
00:57:51We brought you back to sell a few t-shirts here and there.
00:57:54We brought you back to maybe draw a house in Chicago.
00:57:59But we didn't bring you back to be champion.
00:58:01I mean, no.
00:58:03That's too much responsibility for you.
00:58:05That's too much power.
00:58:06That's above your pay grade.
00:58:09And at Mania, this backup plan, it ends.
00:58:12And when I win that championship, the first thing I'm gonna do
00:58:18is I'm gonna put your punk ass on one of them John Cena retirement tours.
00:58:24You think you could just walk away from me?
00:58:26Were you done?
00:58:27First things first, we?
00:58:30You're all alone.
00:58:31Your cousins aren't with you anymore.
00:58:33There's no more shield to help you do anything.
00:58:37Hell, you don't even have a wise man anymore.
00:58:39And you can't get things done when you're by yourself, can you?
00:58:44You can hate me all you want.
00:58:47One thing I won't let you do is disrespect me.
00:58:53You're gonna retire me?
00:58:55Well, brother, you went from getting beat at WrestleMania.
00:59:01Now I'm gonna bury you.
00:59:04And then you won't be all alone anymore.
00:59:07Because I'm gonna bury you next to your father.
00:59:18On the heels of those incendiary comments in just 40 days from WrestleMania,
00:59:25the World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk is live tonight in the Emerald City.
00:59:31And let's not forget, because of those comments last week, Jimmy and J.U. still appear to want to say
00:59:36something to the world champion live on Raw tonight.
00:59:38...
00:59:39I'm back.
00:59:43I'm back in the sun again.
00:59:47I'm back.
00:59:51I'm back in the sun again.
00:59:56I'm back in the sun again.
00:59:58By the night of the moon.
01:00:03I'm looking forward to get you in the game.
01:00:06Brandy winner, continental champion.
01:00:10Penta's here.
01:00:11He defends the title next against the original El Grande Americano Live.
01:00:52Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Natty.
01:00:56Natty.
01:01:11Natty, the last couple weeks we've seen you embrace the colder, more combative side of your personality.
01:01:17We've also seen you go from being a mentor to Maxine Dupree to leaving her knocked out cold.
01:01:22But conspicuously tonight, you were absent from the gauntlet match.
01:01:27So, what's next for Natty?
01:01:36First, I want to talk about Maxine.
01:01:38Maxine, I hope that you had a very nice, comfortable, relaxing hospital stay.
01:01:46I hope they were able to diagnose why you're so feeble.
01:01:53Maxine, do you want to know why I attacked you?
01:01:57Because you don't belong in my business, Maxine.
01:02:02You keep listening to them, and I did the same thing.
01:02:06I made the same mistake, Maxine.
01:02:08I let them tell me that I was good.
01:02:11I spent years shaking my ass instead of making this division.
01:02:15Kiss it.
01:02:18I was born as Natty.
01:02:21I grew up as Natty.
01:02:22I left the dungeon as Natty.
01:02:25But I got lost as Natalya.
01:02:30They keep trying to starve me of opportunities.
01:02:33Like tonight, I should have been part of that gauntlet match.
01:02:36It has been 10 long years since I've been a champion here in a division that I built.
01:02:44So, Maxine, I'm here to tell you that the truth hurts.
01:02:48And that hearts don't lie.
01:02:58Look at Maxine now, attacking Natty from behind.
01:03:03And you can't blame her after everything Natty's put this woman through.
01:03:09Nothing feeble about this attack by Maxine.
01:03:12This thing has gotten deeply personal in a hurry.
01:03:16Far, far from over.
01:03:19Oh!
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