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00:01You're getting a sneak peek at some of the great footage of WWE 2K26, of course, the worldwide release coming
00:10this Friday.
00:14And that is Lyra Valkyria set for the Gauntlet Match.
00:21The following is the Women's Intercontinental Championship number one contenders, Gauntlet Match.
00:30Introducing first from Dublin, Ireland, Lyra Valkyria.
00:37Lyra finds herself in the unenviable position of having to begin the Gauntlet Match, truly stacking the odds against her
00:45and whoever her opponent will be.
00:47Lyra, the inaugural Intercontinental Champion in the Women's Division, would love another opportunity in that title.
00:54Remember, when she lost to Becky Lynch back at SummerSlam, she could never face Becky for the Intercontinental Championship again.
01:01But when Becky lost the title to AJ Lee back at Elimination Chamber, all bets were off.
01:07It does give a little credence to some of these conspiracy theories Becky's been spouting.
01:13Becky said she's really sick.
01:15I'm sorry to hear that.
01:16Get well soon.
01:19Next, from Tokyo, Japan,
01:24EO Sky!
01:28This is the first Women's Gauntlet Match on Monday Night Raw in over four years.
01:34And the winner will become the number one contender to AJ Lee's Intercontinental Championship.
01:38Let's briefly talk about the rules of a Gauntlet Match.
01:42Now, two women will start.
01:44That'll be Lyra and EO Sky.
01:45You're eliminated via pinfall submission, countout, or disqualification.
01:50Once one match ends, the next immediately begins.
01:54No rest for the weary in this one.
01:58And again, the last woman standing punches her ticket to an Intercontinental Championship match.
02:04Next week in San Antonio.
02:07Next week in San Antonio.
02:10The genius of the sky.
02:14EO Sky!
02:15EO Sky!
02:15EO Sky!
02:16Former tag team champion.
02:18Of course, her and Rhea losing the tag titles a couple of weeks ago.
02:22to the irresistible forces of Nia Jackson, last legend.
02:27Rhea Ripley would go on to win the Chamber.
02:29She faces Jade Cargill now for the WWE Women's Championship at WrestleMania.
02:34EO Sky trying to earn an opportunity at a title match.
02:41What type of strategy do you imply when it comes to the Gauntlet, especially starting things off?
02:46You're going to try to look for quick pinfalls.
02:48Any sort of opportunity to capitalize quickly and exert minimal energy.
02:53Much easier said than done, but you want to stay as fresh as possible as this match goes on.
02:58Lyra Valkyria has been in a Gauntlet match before.
03:00A tag team Gauntlet last year.
03:02EO Sky has never participated in this format here in WWE.
03:07And Lyra Valkyria, nice takedown of EO Sky.
03:09And EO switches things up pretty quickly.
03:15Big night here tonight on Monday Night Raw.
03:17World champ CM Punk is here.
03:20Jimmy Uso says that he has something to say to the world champ.
03:25Can you blame him?
03:31Two of the best technical grapplers in the women's division today.
03:35Going at it to kick off the Gauntlet match.
03:37Nice throw by Lyra.
03:39Now controls EO momentarily.
03:41And again, head scissors by Sky.
03:42And this is a smart strategy by both women in the early moments.
03:44Just trying to utilize mat games.
03:46Trying to not take any unnecessary risks.
03:48You want to keep yourself as fresh as possible.
03:51Mentioned before, Lyra the first ever Intercontinental Champion EO Sky.
03:56Would love to earn her first Intercontinental Championship opportunity.
03:59She's a two-time world champion.
04:02I guarantee you AJ Lee keeping a close eye on this one.
04:07This also provides an opportunity for AJ to study her potential opposition.
04:11You get to see somebody in this sort of format.
04:16You can strategize for the matchup next week.
04:19Beautiful kick.
04:20Takes down EO.
04:21Into the cover goes Lyra.
04:22And a hook of the leg.
04:23And a kick out AJ Lee posted on social media just a bit ago.
04:26Her thoughts on this matchup.
04:28Realizes that there's some danger.
04:30No matter who wins this thing.
04:32Could be a short reign for AJ.
04:36Now you know Sky sends Lyra into the ropes.
04:40And he'll look at his quickness here.
04:42And that athletic ability.
04:44Oh nice takedown.
04:46And EO now with a drop kick.
04:52Seattle showing their appreciation for the genius of the Sky.
04:56EO with that knack of being able to take her opponent out of the equation.
05:01And now Lyra Valkyria through the ropes to the floor.
05:04Luckily Lyra able to land on her feet.
05:06And EO Sky.
05:08Suicide dive.
05:09Down goes Valkyria.
05:11And EO is fired up.
05:18Now we crowned a brand new NXT.
05:21Women's North American Champion this past week.
05:24Congratulations to Tatum Paxley.
05:26At NXT.
05:28And look at Lyra Valkyria.
05:29Now up to the second rope.
05:30Oh and EO hung up.
05:32And the top rope and falls to the floor.
05:35And here comes Lyra.
05:38Dropping EO with a kick.
05:41Lyra Valkyria starting to control the early goings of this gauntlet match.
05:46Two.
05:47Two.
05:47Come on get in the ring.
05:55Hey is this the pace you expected between these two to start off this gauntlet match?
05:59Yes.
06:00I expect both of these women to operate in their wheelhouse.
06:03Cover.
06:04And a kick out by Sky.
06:06Both EO and Lyra incredibly comfortable pushing the pace of the matchup.
06:10The problem arises when you try to sustain that speed.
06:14When you try to stay full speed ahead for several minutes at a time in a match like this.
06:19You can burn yourself out.
06:20You can empty your own gas tank a little too early.
06:22Yeah the fact that there's still a number of women that still have to enter this matchup.
06:27Valkyria is so excited to be a part of this gauntlet match.
06:30Talked about how distraught she was over the fact that she lost to Becky back at Summerslam.
06:35And would never have another opportunity to gold until Becky lost the title.
06:41It's far from a foregone conclusion that Lyra Valkyria is going to survive the gauntlet.
06:45Earn the opportunity from behind.
06:46EO Sky rolls her up and a kick out at two.
06:52Back slide.
06:54Near fall for Lyra.
06:56That was close.
06:57That was two and a half.
06:58Referee Sean Bennett right there.
07:05Lyra with almost a modification of Becky Lynch's own disarmor.
07:10Trying to punish EO Sky here.
07:14And it's got to just be eaten at Becky Lynch that she's no longer the intercontinental champion.
07:19That AJ Lee once again beat Becky Lynch just a couple of weeks back.
07:24Well the reason it eats at Becky.
07:25Cover Lyra.
07:26And a kick out.
07:27The reason it eats at Becky is because people like you keep bringing it up ad nauseum.
07:31Rubbing salt in the wound.
07:32Wait a minute.
07:32She continues to bring it up every day ad nauseum on social media.
07:37Conspiracy theories.
07:39Blaming the official.
07:40Blaming the general manager.
07:41Cole I've known you for a long time and you usually avoid tweeting at all costs.
07:46You posted today to mock Becky.
07:48Well not really.
07:49I'm sending her best wishes for being ill.
07:52And Valkyria now starting to control EO Sky.
08:00Oh what a close line.
08:02Valkyria locked in tonight.
08:04Cover.
08:04Is it enough to win the first fall of the gauntlet match and a kick out by Sky.
08:08That's what we're going to need to see more of from all the women in this gauntlet.
08:11Some heavy artillery.
08:12Looking for a quick something to take your opponent down just for the count of three.
08:18And Lyra now focusing on the left knee, left leg of EO Sky.
08:24One way to take away the quickness and the high flying ability of the genius of the sky.
08:28Great strategy by Valkyria.
08:33Lyra now back to her feet.
08:39Ooh what a boot.
08:41Caught Lyra right under the chin.
08:43Oh!
08:47EO Sky so comfortable on the top rope.
08:51Went for the sunset flip.
08:54But Lyra Valkyria works out of it.
08:57Oh!
08:58Big step up Enziguri.
08:59Caught Sky in the ear.
09:01And now Lyra Valkyria slips on the ropes.
09:03But still delivers their tornado DDT.
09:06Hanging on for a little more insurance.
09:08And now, looking to put EO away.
09:10Oh!
09:11That fisherman suplexed by Lyra Valkyria.
09:13Cover now.
09:14Hook of the leg.
09:15Kick out!
09:16By Sky.
09:20And that can be disheartening if you're Lyra Valkyria just landing some of your best offense and still unable to
09:26put EO down for three.
09:29Both of these women expending a tremendous amount of energy with a number of women waiting in the wings.
09:36Well, a match could go on for a while.
09:39High stakes.
09:41Intercontinental title opportunity.
09:44I can assure you both Lyra and EO probably thought this match would be over by now.
09:49Or at least hoping that was the case.
09:50Lyra powering EO up on her shoulders.
09:53Went for the Nightwing.
09:54But EO Sky able to counter with a stomp.
10:00But EO Sky able to counter with a stomp.
10:03Buzzsaw kick.
10:04Drops Valkyria.
10:05Lyra.
10:07Knocked Loopy off that kick.
10:09And now EO Sky going to head up top.
10:12Making it look effortless.
10:14To the over the moon salt.
10:17One, two, three.
10:19EO Sky advances.
10:23Lyra Valkyria has been eliminated.
10:27Another heartbreaker for Lyra.
10:31Yeah.
10:32And Corey, guess what?
10:33Puffs have gotten from bad to worse.
10:35You can say that again.
10:36The powerhouse of the Judgment Day.
10:39Raquel Rodriguez.
10:41We heard what she had to say last week.
10:42She's been focused on this match.
10:44Liv Morgan, of course, with an opportunity.
10:46And the world champ Stephanie Becker at WrestleMania.
10:48Raquel Rodriguez would love to be Intercontinental Champion come WrestleMania.
10:54That was great defense there by Sky.
10:56You're absolutely right.
10:56And here comes the genius of the Sky.
10:59EO Sky caught by Raquel.
11:03Game changing power.
11:06EO though able to land on her feet.
11:09EO taking the fight to Raquel.
11:12Oh, but a back elbow.
11:14And now Rodriguez with a clothesline.
11:18Corey, this woman has been red hot in recent months.
11:21I agree with you.
11:23Raquel doing some of the best work of her career.
11:26Raquel improves week after week.
11:29And there's a corkscrew Vader elbow.
11:32And here's the cover now by Raquel.
11:35EO able to grab the bottom rope.
11:37I love the urgency with which Raquel's competing.
11:41Realizing you want to inflict as much damage as quickly as possible and get onto the next one.
11:46And now lifting EO up.
11:48Maybe going for the Dahana bomb.
11:49And you see EO Sky fighting out of this.
11:51Raquel has come so close to winning championships a number of times over the past couple of months.
11:56She can taste it.
11:57She's almost there.
12:01And now EO Sky.
12:04From the top rope.
12:05Raquel moves out of harm's way.
12:07And now Rodriguez.
12:08Oh!
12:09What a shoulder tackle!
12:10Wow!
12:11And Raquel has won a gauntlet match in her career.
12:15Looking to double that count here tonight.
12:17Bang!
12:18What impact!
12:19By Rodriguez.
12:27You know Corey, I hate to keep harping on this.
12:30But Raquel Rodriguez has been damn near unstoppable as of late.
12:33And I think she should be the world champ today.
12:35If it wasn't for a screw up a couple of weeks back in that match with Stephanie Becker when Liv
12:39got involved.
12:39You know, I don't know that I can disagree with your assessment of the situation Cole.
12:43Look at this power!
12:45Raquel now.
12:46Don't be EO face first on our announce table.
12:49There's just a malice in everything Raquel does.
12:52We looked right in her eyes there moments ago.
12:54She's just an angry individual with a chip on her shoulder.
12:59I think Raquel's finally starting to believe in herself.
13:02Believe in her own abilities.
13:04Well listen, she's a five-time tag team champion.
13:07She knows what it means to wear goals.
13:09She once won an NXT championship as well.
13:11And she, I believe, finally starting to come into her own here on Monday Night Raw.
13:17This is a what have you done for me lately industry.
13:20Raquel would love some new gold.
13:21Cover.
13:23EO just manages to kick out as Raquel just continues to wear Sky down.
13:28Think of what the Judgment Day clubhouse could look like on the other side of WrestleMania.
13:32You could have potentially Raquel as intercontinental champion.
13:36Potentially Liv Morgan as women's world champion.
13:38Well, Dom's no longer the intercontinental champion.
13:40There's still time, Cole.
13:42He's still the mega champion.
13:44Triple A, right?
13:45Yes, sir.
13:48Going to defend that title this coming Saturday against Vikingo.
13:53Can't wait to hear you and JBL call all the action.
13:56Cannot wait.
13:57It's going to be a big night in Puebla.
13:58Raquel Rodriguez speaking to JBL.
14:01Talks about the influence JBL and his style has had on her career.
14:05We'll see her use the number of JBL's moves as her offense.
14:10Raquel getting right in the face of the official Sean Bennett.
14:17EO just absorbing a tremendous amount of punishment because the first match against Lyra Valkyrie went for a while.
14:25Exactly.
14:25EO's already running at an energy deficit.
14:28Then to have a powerhouse like Rodriguez just inflict her will upon you.
14:32It's tough to deal with.
14:33EO's in a lot of trouble right now.
14:35There's one issue with Raquel.
14:36Instead of arguing with the official, turn all of that frustration toward your opponent.
14:46Raquel dragging EO to her feet.
14:50Rodriguez.
14:51Oh!
14:52What a slam!
14:53Cover now.
14:55And Skye kicks out.
14:58And now Raquel again appears to be becoming frustrated.
15:03Unfortunately for EO, that's what's causing the frustration.
15:06Every time EO kicks out, everything EO survives just makes Raquel more and more angry.
15:11She's raining all that fury down on the Genius.
15:24Raquel Rodriguez doing everything in her power to beat down EO Skye.
15:29It has been physical dominance by Rodriguez.
15:33And that shoté by EO Skye stuns Raquel who's up on the top rope now.
15:37And now the Genius to the Skye who's already won one match in this gauntlet.
15:42With a hurricanirana.
15:44Taking down Raquel.
15:49EO somehow able to tap into those energy reserves.
15:52She's found something else.
15:54From the top.
15:56Skye with a missile drop kick.
15:58Mike Rodriguez is off her feet.
16:02And the adrenaline is pumping through the genius of the sky.
16:08And she's got the fans in Seattle coming out of their seats.
16:13Oh!
16:14A train attack!
16:16Now it's Raquel on her heels.
16:19And EO once again going to her bread and butter.
16:22Up to the top rope.
16:24Looking for the over the moon salt.
16:26And there's Judgment Day's Liv Morgan.
16:29And that distraction allows Raquel Rodriguez to take advantage.
16:38That's right Liv.
16:40Here comes the world champ.
16:43Stephanie McCare.
16:44And Liv Morgan.
16:45They beat in 40 nights at WrestleMania.
16:48Put the brawls on.
16:49And a little WrestleMania preview.
16:52And appetizer if you will.
16:54La Primera.
16:55Bringing the fight to Liv Morgan.
16:57And now EO Skye perched on the top rope as those two continue to fight.
17:01EO Skye now.
17:02Inside cradle.
17:03Roll up of Raquel.
17:05EO got it!
17:08Unbelievable!
17:09Raquel Rodriguez has been eliminated!
17:12Raquel was distracted by the Liv Morgan situation.
17:15And EO Skye took advantage.
17:17And now Raquel is ticked off.
17:20Well Raquel can be as ticked off as she wants.
17:23The fact is she was just bounced from the gauntlet match.
17:27I told you about the chip on her shoulder.
17:32Raquel Rodriguez.
17:34Oh no no no no no no no!
17:36Driving EO into the ring post.
17:38And EO still has to compete in another match.
17:40Or a number of them.
17:41Good luck with that.
17:49Rodriguez muscling up EO and a Tejana bomb.
17:52On the apron.
17:55And finally some officials rushing down to the ring to get this out of control.
18:01And upset Raquel Rodriguez out of harm's way.
18:05And EO Skye now is in another match.
18:07That immediately begins.
18:08And it's Ivy Nile.
18:09And Raquel essentially just handed Ivy Nile a victory on a silver platter.
18:14Smart decision Ivy.
18:16Rolling her to cover.
18:18Puts both legs.
18:20Ivy Nile's eliminated EO Skye.
18:23Thanks to Raquel Rodriguez.
18:25EO Skye has been eliminated.
18:27How smart was that by Ivy Nile?
18:29It was brilliant.
18:30It was brilliant.
18:35But the road to the top.
18:37Not gonna get any easier for Ivy Nile.
18:40Bayley's buddy.
18:41Bayley's buddy.
18:42Lyra Valkyria.
18:43Not successful in this gauntlet match.
18:45But Bayley.
18:47Would love an opportunity in the Intercontinental Championship.
18:50She said last week Corey.
18:51You win the Intercontinental title.
18:53You punch your ticket to WrestleMania.
18:55Bayley says she's missed out on WrestleMania.
18:58Of course last year after the attack by Becky Lynch.
19:00And now Bayley looking at her one time friend.
19:03Perhaps feeling sorry for EO Skye.
19:05And Ivy Nile takes advantage.
19:07If we learn nothing from Raquel.
19:08Is that you can't take your eye off the ball at any point in this matchup.
19:12Bayley paid too much attention to EO.
19:14And is now paying for it.
19:16And it's Ivy Nile in control as this gauntlet match continues.
19:28And again Corey.
19:29Bayley and EO Skye.
19:30Once part of the group known as Damage Control.
19:32They obviously had a falling out.
19:34But Bayley seems to still care about EO.
19:37And that may cost her.
19:38You're absolutely right.
19:39That's become something of a recurring theme in the career of Bayley.
19:42She is a little too empathetic.
19:44Maybe if Bayley looked out for number one more frequently.
19:47She would be a champion more often.
19:49Ivy Nile who's had a couple of Intercontinental Championship matches in the past.
19:53In her first gauntlet match here tonight.
19:55Bayley is in her fifth gauntlet match.
19:57She's actually won one in her career.
19:59We talked so much about the improvement recently of Raquel Rodriguez.
20:03The same has to be mentioned for Ivy Nile.
20:05Despite failing to become Intercontinental Champion in recent months.
20:10She continues to improve.
20:12Everything she does in the ring is a little bit better than the week before.
20:15She's going to be a force.
20:16I completely agree.
20:18She's going to be a champion at one point in her career.
20:20As Bayley now delivers forearms to the face of Ivy Nile.
20:24Whipped across the ring.
20:25Bayley telegraphed that.
20:26And Ivy took advantage.
20:29Ripping Bayley down by her hair.
20:31Love the intensity.
20:33The viciousness of Ivy Nile of American made.
20:38And now Bayley into the corner.
20:40Bounced head first off the turnbuckle.
20:46Again, I got to give Ivy credit for the way that she took out Io Sky.
20:51I mean, the rules of the match.
20:52The next match begins as soon as the match before it ends.
20:55And Ivy took advantage of it.
20:59Ivy now just punishing Bayley.
21:03I'm sent across the ring.
21:07Big forearm rocks Bayley.
21:09Yeah, Bayley hasn't been able to get back into this matchup since Ivy took advantage early on.
21:15Cover now by Nile.
21:18Bayley kicks out.
21:22Ivy Nile's offense is so explosive.
21:25So impactful.
21:30And of course, Becky Lynch still mouthing off on social media.
21:35She just sent a note moments ago.
21:37Bye-bye, Looney Lyra.
21:39And of course after the elimination of Lyra Valkyria.
21:42Looney Lyra.
21:43I think that one might have some legs to it.
21:44I wonder how Becky's sick at home.
21:47I think she's in bad thermometer in her mouth.
21:49I certainly hope she's taking care of herself.
21:51I mean, I would hope there were people there to take care of her.
21:54Probably as a whole team.
21:57Deservedly so.
21:58Bantley trying to fight back into this.
22:00Lyra, I should say Ivy.
22:02Now Becky's got me all messed up.
22:04There you go.
22:05Blaming Becky again for everything.
22:07All your shortcomings, Cole.
22:08Blame Becky Lynch.
22:09Oh!
22:11And Ivy again in control.
22:14What do you say?
22:17Well done.
22:18Well done.
22:24And Ivy Niall has been impressive in this gauntlet match so far.
22:28She picked up a quick victory over Io Sky, who was decimated by Raquel Rodriguez.
22:33And now taking the fight to Bayley.
22:35I really like the strategy being employed by Ivy now to this juncture.
22:39She's not spending too much energy.
22:42She's utilizing her strength.
22:44Case in point into the cover.
22:45Is it enough?
22:46Kick out by Bayley.
22:48You can tell Ivy's in no hurry.
22:50She's not rushing around.
22:51She's powerful enough that her rear chin lock is going to drain Bayley's energy as this match goes on without
22:56forcing Ivy to spend a lot of her own.
22:58And again, the winner of the gauntlet match will face AJ Lee next week for the Intercontinental Championship.
23:02The former Intercontinental Champion, Becky Lynch, who's home sick, is talking about this match on social media as we speak.
23:09She basically said bye-bye, Looney Lyra moments ago.
23:13Lyra Valkyrie, of course, a big rivalry with Valkyrie over the years.
23:17Bayley able to escape the rear chin lock.
23:19And Ivy continuing to soldier forward into an elbow.
23:22Bayley has a gauntlet win in her career.
23:24Oh, nice neckbreaker by Bayley who looks to rally here.
23:27The four-time world champion.
23:30Bayley is starving for a championship, Corey.
23:33She hasn't held gold since she lost the WWE title at SummerSlam a couple of years ago.
23:38It's very common knowledge how highly Bayley thinks of the Intercontinental Champion, AJ Lee.
23:44Oh, nice back suplex by Bayley.
23:46And Bayley firing up.
23:47Bayley would love to test herself and compete for the Intercontinental Championship
23:50against someone she's looked up to for most of her career.
23:52Ah, so many women on the roster today who's looked up to AJ Lee.
23:56Oh, runny knee by Bayley.
23:59Ivy might be out.
24:04Bayley now, second rope.
24:05Elbow to the spine!
24:07Is it enough?
24:10And a kick out by Ivy who again has been very impressive here tonight.
24:14Great display of grit, will and toughness from Ivy Nile.
24:21Bayley now stalking it down to Ivy.
24:25Looking for Bayley to Belly.
24:27And Ivy Nile with a nice standing switch.
24:29Roll up now by Bayley.
24:30The shoulders are down.
24:32Ivy's got a kick out.
24:36Here comes Nile.
24:38Big time kick in the corner.
24:40Now a German suplex to Bayley.
24:43Off the release.
24:44Floats into the cover.
24:45Hooks the leg.
24:46Bayley kicks it too.
24:49Nile's so powerful for her size.
24:52Watch the hair, Ivy.
24:54Watch the hair, Ivy.
24:54The referee admonishing Ivy for grabbing the hair of Bayley.
24:58Sean Bennett working this matchup tonight.
25:03Ivy can't allow herself to get too overconfident.
25:05Especially when you're dealing with a veteran like Bayley.
25:08Case in point.
25:11Bayley elbow to the back of the neck.
25:16And Bayley now.
25:18What on earth is Bayley looking to do here?
25:21Oh!
25:21Sunset flip.
25:22Release.
25:23Stacks up Ivy.
25:25Ivy Nile kicks out again.
25:27Man, the resilience of Nile tonight.
25:38Bayley taking a moment to survey the scene.
25:40Trying to figure out what's next.
25:41Could be the rose plant.
25:43Ivy Nile able to counter that though.
25:45Sending Bayley to the corner.
25:47Ivy with a kick to Bayley.
25:50Stopped Bayley dead in her tracks.
25:52Ivy with another chance to make something big happen.
25:55European uppercut.
25:58They're going to show off her power yet again.
26:05Vertical suplex applied to Bayley.
26:07Look at the strength from Ivy Nile.
26:09Ivy Nile a freak of nature.
26:12Look at this.
26:14All the blood rushing to the head of Bayley.
26:22This is incredible.
26:24He could be here all night.
26:26That delayed vertical suplex could hand.
26:29Ivy Nile winning this gauntlet match.
26:31Bayley manages to get the shoulder up.
26:33Trust me when I tell you that was probably the most agonizing suplex Bayley's ever experienced.
26:38All that blood constantly rushing to your head before impact.
26:42Feels like your skull is going to shoot out of your head.
26:44That's why Ivy's got to stay on the attack here like she's doing now.
26:48Remember you can't be disqualified so she's got to break before five and she does.
26:53I like this ruthlessness we're seeing from Nile.
26:57But again.
27:00Now Bayley trying to fight to the second rope.
27:04Ivy Nile with a kick to the face.
27:06And Bayley in deep, deep trouble up there.
27:07What does Ivy do now?
27:09We're about to find out.
27:12Ivy trying to place Bayley in a more favorable position.
27:17Could have a superplex on tap.
27:22Superplex delivered.
27:23Weird.
27:23Weird landing.
27:24And Ivy Nile now.
27:27Ivy fighting through the pain.
27:29Oh!
27:30Swinging Uranagi.
27:31Did you see the way Bayley's head bounced?
27:33And then just a...
27:35I mean the momentum carrying Bayley outside the ring.
27:39But what a move by Ivy Nile.
27:41We've said this before.
27:43One of the most underrated women in WWE today.
27:47And Ivy realizes that's what it's going to take to become rated.
27:50Oh!
27:50Great move by the veteran Bayley.
27:53It's a championship goal.
27:55Driving.
27:56Ivy hit first into the steel steps.
28:00Bayley trying to drag herself back into the ring.
28:07Bayley now from the second rope.
28:08Went for the elbow.
28:09Ivy got her feet up.
28:10Driving.
28:11Bayley to the bottom rope.
28:12Landed awkwardly.
28:13And again falls out of the ring.
28:14Ivy utilizing those powerful legs of hers to...
28:17shrug Bayley off.
28:19What a hard hitting affair.
28:24And Bayley elbow on the apron and Ivy just collapses.
28:31Bayley not allowing Ivy to roll out of the ring.
28:33The veteran looking for the cover perhaps.
28:35A little more insurance.
28:37Bayley to Bayley.
28:40One, two, three.
28:42Bayley advances in the gauntlet.
28:45Ivy Nile has been eliminated.
28:50What a fight by Ivy Nile tonight.
28:52The word's right out of my mouth.
28:53But now Corey it comes down to these two women.
28:56Bayley and the Empress of Tomorrow, Asuka.
28:59AJ Lee, we know she's watching this matchup.
29:02Good luck.
29:03You're gonna face one of these two for the intercontinental title on the line.
29:08And here comes the Empress of Tomorrow fresh as a daisy.
29:14Bayley just survived a grueling battle with Ivy Nile.
29:18And things about to get much harder.
29:20Oh my God.
29:21What a forearm to Asuka.
29:23May have broken her jaw.
29:24You ain't kidding.
29:26Quite the history with Bayley and Asuka as well.
29:28And Kyrie saying.
29:31Kyrie trying to come to the aid of Asuka.
29:34Oh!
29:35And look at Asuka taking advantage.
29:37Kyrie running interference.
29:38And Asuka's taking over.
29:40Asuka.
29:41Bayley.
29:41Who's going for an intercontinental title match?
29:44Look at this.
29:45Bam!
29:59Again, the Kyrie saying factor of the Kabuki Warriors
30:02is allowing Asuka to take control of Bayley here.
30:05Two of the most decorated women in the history of the division.
30:09In this matchup.
30:11Winner will face AJ Lee for the intercontinental title.
30:16You know, Asuka in her career has never competed
30:19for the intercontinental championship.
30:20And she's never been in a gauntlet match here in WWE.
30:24And Kyrie now with a cheap shot.
30:27For more than one.
30:31Kyrie taking advantage of the situation.
30:34I still don't understand why Kyrie is so loyal to the
30:38Empress of tomorrow, Asuka.
30:39Especially the way she is treated by her.
30:42You don't need to cast aspersions.
30:45I mean, for all we know, Asuka takes great care of Kyrie saying.
30:48When the cameras aren't rolling.
30:50Behind closed doors.
30:51What would you, what would you do if I just constantly screamed at you?
30:55Kyrie, Kyrie, Kyrie.
30:57I try to ignore you.
30:59And a kick by Asuka.
31:01And Bayley's trying somehow to fight back.
31:05It's almost like that elbow at the beginning of the matchup woke up.
31:09Asuka, look at this.
31:11Well, now vicious.
31:12Yeah, give some credit to Asuka.
31:13But how about giving credit to Kyrie who ran interference
31:15and allowed Asuka to take control of the match.
31:17Cover now by Asuka.
31:19And a kick out at two.
31:23This is a smart strategy.
31:24Just utilizing lateral presses.
31:27Forcing Bayley to kick out.
31:29Which is forcing Bayley to exert energy unnecessarily.
31:33And again, to your point.
31:34Now into an arm bar.
31:37Bayley needs to block here.
31:38Remember, Bayley taps out.
31:40It's all over.
31:41Asuka goes for the intercontinental title.
31:48Asuka, four-time world champion.
31:51Five-time tag team champion.
31:52Look at Bayley.
31:53Trying to put this into a pinning combination.
31:56And Asuka kicks it too.
32:00I think the elbow from Bayley might have busted open the lip of Asuka.
32:04See a little blood coming from the Empress's mouth.
32:07Which explains why she's competing with such fury right now.
32:11Well, she does that all the time, I think.
32:12Of course.
32:13Never in a good mood.
32:15I think she just doesn't like you.
32:17And Kyrie.
32:18I happen to find Asuka Bayley.
32:19And Rebel Pleasant.
32:20Two.
32:21Three.
32:22And look at Bayley just firing away on Asuka.
32:30Bayley placing Asuka into position.
32:34Oh!
32:35Oh!
32:46Jam-packed crowd in Seattle, Washington tonight at the Climate Pledge Arena.
32:50The winner of this matchup here between Asuka and Bayley.
32:54will take on A.J. Lee for the Intercontinental Championship next week on Raw in San Antonio.
32:58Cover by Bayley. Hook of the leg on Asuka. Is it enough? And Asuka able to get the shoulder up.
33:03And what an incredible gauntlet match this has been ever since the first two competitors,
33:08V.O. Sky and Lyra Valkyria, kicked things off.
33:16Bayley understands. Win this. Get an opportunity at the Intercontinental title. Maybe punch your
33:20ticket to WrestleMania. Look at this. Counter by Asuka. Bayley was looking for the rose plant.
33:25Asuka counters in almost a stretch muffler type submission into the ankle lock. And now
33:29Bayley with nowhere to go. Center of the ring. She taps out. It's over. It's good spell. Doom for
33:34the role model. Asuka really got it locked in. Bayley able to turn around. Asuka will not break
33:43the hold. Even if this doesn't particularly end the match, this is going to weaken Bayley.
33:48Oh, shoulders down. Bayley's got a kick out at two. Bayley spent a significant amount of time
33:53in that ankle lock. That was great improvisation by Asuka there. Kicks again to Bayley. Bayley
34:01now takes Asuka down. Looking for a knee bar. And now Asuka's got nowhere to go. Center of the
34:07ring. Bayley looking for the tap out win here. Asuka trying to roll toward the bottom rope
34:12and for some sort of break. And now Bayley's going to have to break as they roll out to the
34:19apron
34:20and Asuka grabs the rope. I always stress the importance of ring awareness. Asuka recognizing
34:24she was a few feet away but was able to get to the safety of the bottom rope. Preserve our
34:29opportunity to challenge A.J. Lee.
34:34Here comes Bayley. And Bayley, that's vintage Bayley there as he delivers that drop kick
34:39underneath the bottom rope to Asuka.
34:47Notice Bayley hobbling a little bit. Baseball ankle lock of earlier on. Big knee. Oh, man.
34:59And Bayley though able to fire off the ropes into a clothesline. And now Bayley with a running knee.
35:04Cover. Is it enough to advance and win this gauntlet match? And a kick out at two.
35:12And Bayley showing some frustration. Again, we talked earlier, Corey, the importance of being a
35:17part of WrestleMania this year. You win the Intercontinental title, you're going to be a part
35:20of WrestleMania. No doubt about it. Bayley didn't have the opportunity last year. Remember, Becky
35:24Lynch took her out so she wasn't able to compete. Wants to get back to Las Vegas this year.
35:30That has motivated Bayley all year long. A heartbreak she won't soon forget, if ever.
35:39And Bayley and Asuka exchanging blows.
35:46Big, heavy forearms and a back fist.
35:50Now on Asuka, unloading. What a flurry of offense by Asuka.
35:56And a near fall as Bayley gets the shoulder out. I don't care who you are, it's a risky decision
36:01to
36:01engage in a striking battle with Asuka. That kick caught her right in the side of the head.
36:04Asuka again, into the cover on Bayley, who still has enough to kick out.
36:10Been a great performance by Bayley here tonight.
36:16Great interpretive dance performance by Kyrie Sane on the outside of the ring.
36:23And here's Asuka now over a Shining Wizard. Bayley able to pick her out into a cover and a kick
36:28out at two.
36:31And Bayley, looking for a backslide. Asuka counters, but Bayley into a Bayley to Bayley!
36:36A cover on Asuka to advance to a title match and a kick out by Asuka too!
36:47Bayley needs to find a way to keep her foot on the gas pedal, tap into whatever she's got left
36:52in the tank. And she's a vet, she can, she understands, Corey, she can't get frustrated,
36:57especially against someone as decorated as Asuka.
37:02She's dealing with one of the greatest of all time in the Empress of tomorrow.
37:06Asuka back to her feet, Bayley looked like she was going to deliver an elbow again and she lands
37:10hard outside the ring. And now she's got to be wary of Kyrie Sane. And look at Asuka drawing the
37:18official Sean Bennett. Masterful teamwork. Oh! And Bayley's friend, Lyra Valkyria!
37:29Who is very adamant that Bayley tries to earn an intercontinental title opportunity.
37:36Bayley once again on the middle turnbuckle. Asuka caught it!
37:40Looking for an Asuka lock! Bayley trying to fight out of this! It's in!
37:46Bayley with nowhere to go, is she going to tap out? Lyra Valkyria did what she could to take out
37:52Kyrie Sane, but it may not matter! Bayley rolls through, any combination!
37:57Asuka able to get the shoulder up, and Bayley now with a rose plant!
38:03Cover!
38:06Bayley's the number one contender for the intercontinental title!
38:10Here is your winner, Bayley!
38:14What a gauntlet match! Absolutely incredible!
38:20Thank goodness for Lyra Valkyria, who came out to help her friend! And even the odds, and I said it
38:26earlier, Corey, Lyra was so instrumental in telling Bayley last week, take your shot! Take a chance!
38:32Here's Lyra Valkyria neutralizing Kyrie Sane with a dropkick! And then back inside the ring, Bayley
38:40looking for an elbow drop, picked out of midair! Caught by Asuka with an Asuka lock, but the role
38:48model able to escape just in time to deliver the rose plant! Good night, Asuka! Hello! Number one
38:57contendership! Next week, on Monday Night Raw from San Antonio, Bayley has an opportunity to win the
39:05Intercontinental Championship as he takes on the champion AJ Lee! And look at how Asuka was treating
39:11Kyrie out there! Well, ladies and gentlemen, we're going to switch gears now and talk about the situation
39:17for the main event at Wrestlemania, the World Heavyweight Championship, and the confrontation last
39:21week between the champion CM Punk and Roman Reigns!
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