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00:16Magic Corey, what this man is going to be capable of in a ladder match.
00:20Not only a ladder match, a ladder match on the grandest stage of them all.
00:26Dragon Lee has worked his entire life to get to Wrestlemania.
00:32What a memory it would be if he leaves Las Vegas at the Intercontinental Championship.
00:37Dragon Lee, who put on a show against Penta for the Intercontinental title a few weeks
00:42back, looks to grab the goal.
01:03And their opponents, first from Bulgaria, weighing in at 270 pounds, Rusev.
01:15Rusev will step foot inside Wrestlemania for the first time in seven years this coming
01:23Sunday.
01:24It's his fifth match at Wrestlemania.
01:27And he's been in a ladder match before.
01:28Money in the bank.
01:35No one will ever forget this iconic entrance at Wrestlemania 32 for the game Triple H.
01:43And WWE fans, you have the opportunity to give in on this unique event-worn item from Triple
01:48H's iconic entrance.
01:49Worn by one of the extras, this item is signed by the game himself.
01:53Don't miss your chance to bring home this piece of WWE history, the Skull Mask.
02:03J.D. McDonough entering the ring.
02:06He will team with Rusev tonight against Javon Evans and Dragon Lee.
02:11Four of the six men who will be a part of that six-pack challenge ladder match.
02:17Along with Penta, the champion for the Intercontinental title and the legendary Rey Mysterio.
02:23And J.D. McDonough wasted little time going after both Javon Evans and Dragon Lee.
02:28J.D. with a history with Dragon Lee.
02:31And Dragon out.
02:33Hammering away on J.D. McDonough.
02:35J.D. enters his very first Wrestlemania this coming Sunday.
02:39In only his second ladder match.
02:41He had won at NXT a number of years back.
02:43What an opportunity, Corey, for these six men.
02:46They are going to be part of Wrestlemania Sunday during the first hour.
02:50Which will be broadcast live on ESPN proper.
02:54An opportunity for these six men to showcase their talents.
02:58Support.
02:59Cover here by McDonough.
03:00Kick out.
03:01Chance to make the world learn your name.
03:06And McDonough now.
03:09I believe the first time he's ever teamed with Rusev.
03:11And Rusev now in off the tag.
03:13I mentioned before, Rusev does have one ladder match under his belt.
03:18A money in the bank.
03:19But he really, you know, oh, such a different style competitor than all the other ones in this match.
03:26How does Rusev do in the ladder match, Corey?
03:29I'm curious to see how it unfolds.
03:31We know Rusev has the power advantage over the rest of the field in the matchup.
03:35He's going to have to utilize a different strategy than a Dragon Lee, than a Javon Evans.
03:39Rusev isn't as talented in the skies as those sorts of competitors.
03:43But Rusev could very well pull a big upset.
03:46Remember, no count outs, no disqualifications.
03:49No pinfalls or submissions in a ladder match.
03:52The Intercontinental Championship.
03:53God.
03:54Will hang high above the ring.
03:55You have to climb a ladder to grab the title.
03:59You will become champion.
04:02And McDonough, tag made to Rusev.
04:05McDonough and Rusev working fairly well together to this juncture.
04:09Of course, it will be every man for himself at WrestleMania.
04:13And you also got to figure J.D. McDonough is not going to be able to give Dominic Mysterio any
04:17backup
04:17when Dominic faces the Demon.
04:20Both of those matches on Sunday.
04:23That's a good thing, I think.
04:24That's it.
04:24Put him down.
04:25Unless you're down.
04:28Look at Dragon Lee now.
04:29Sends Rusev into the corner.
04:31Dragon trying to make a tag.
04:32It does to Javon Evans.
04:34And here comes the young OG.
04:36They're going to become the youngest Intercontinental Champion in history.
04:40In his very first WrestleMania.
04:41Down goes Rusev.
04:43And man, the pace is picked up.
04:46Uh-oh, where are we at?
04:47Evans.
04:48Oh, suicide dive.
04:50Driving J.D. McDonough toward the barricade.
04:53Catches Rusev with the right hand.
04:55And then a kick.
04:56And then a kick.
04:56And Rusev now stunned.
04:57Evans going to launch himself off the top rope clothesline now.
05:00Takes Rusev down.
05:02Javon Evans.
05:03Such a joy to watch.
05:04That youthful exuberance.
05:07And now McDonough.
05:09Wow!
05:11J.D.
05:13The wrong part of town right now.
05:16Rusev sent over the top rope to the floor.
05:19Javon Evans.
05:21Now going to launch himself.
05:23Evans now.
05:24Rusev caught him with a right.
05:26I think Evans was able to put the brakes on just in time.
05:29Caught him with that one.
05:32Dragon Lee begging for a tag in the corner.
05:34Javon Evans no idea where he's at right now.
05:36Javon might have a busted nose.
05:38And J.D. McDonough drags Dragon Lee to the floor.
05:41Not allowing Evans to make a tag.
05:43And McDonough with a springboard.
05:45No salt.
05:51Here comes Evans who just dropped McDonough with a right.
05:59Now Evans now.
06:00He sees Rusev who's right here in front of us at the announce table.
06:03Javon Evans now caught by Rusev.
06:05Rusev just picked Evans out of the air.
06:07And now Rusev with a fallaway slam over the announce table.
06:13Rusev, McDonough have taken control.
06:25Corey, the inherent dangers of having a match this close to WrestleMania.
06:29I mean, you're putting quite literally the biggest opportunity of your career at risk.
06:34I understand that a lot of talent wants to keep their game sharp.
06:38They want to keep themselves as game-ready as possible.
06:41But with that comes a great deal of risk.
06:44If you're Javon Evans and you've got something wrong with your back,
06:47if you suffer a cracked rib, which Rusev is certainly capable of,
06:50that changes the complexion of your entire matchup this weekend.
06:53Oh, bouncing Evans face first off the announce table.
06:59Javon Evans being punished by Rusev.
07:04And now J.D. McDonough, and again, can only imagine what he's going to do in a ladder match.
07:10This man is as tough as nails.
07:13J.D. McDonough has never met a risk he didn't want to take.
07:16And an opportunity for J.D. to win his first singles championship here at WWE on the Monday Night Raw.
07:25I think McDonough could be something of a dark horse at WrestleMania.
07:29I think J.D. has been looked at as a sidekick, as a tag-along for the Judgment Day for
07:33so long.
07:34People tend to forget how dangerous, how talented, how skilled J.D. McDonough is.
07:40And McDonough, cover here on Evans, hook of the leg, and a kick out.
07:47I mean, I agree, you know, I've been singing, I don't agree with the way he conducts himself sometimes,
07:52but I've been singing the praises of J.D. McDonough for some time now.
07:57I just wish he'd get himself away from Dominic Mysterio.
08:02You just hate when other people have friends, don't you?
08:05You want Kyrie to get away from Asuka, you want J.D. to get away from Dominic.
08:12I struggle to find friends, I guess.
08:14That's probably why.
08:18Look at Evans trying to get the Dragon Lee.
08:21McDonough brings it back to his feet.
08:24Evans whipped into the corner.
08:26And I just imagine what these six men are going to be capable of in a ladder match.
08:31What about Penta?
08:33Intercontinental champion for a little over a month now, and what does he do?
08:36He says, I want to defend the title in a ladder match.
08:38Just a week after making history, Penta this past Saturday night defending the WWE Intercontinental Championship in AAA, Mexico City.
08:49An unbelievable battle with Ali Hotel v. Kingo.
08:52If you've got the time, I suggest you search it up.
08:55It's on WWE's YouTube channel.
08:57I love watching that show.
08:59Fun at AAA.
09:02Jam-packed action as Rusev sent spilling down to the canvas.
09:07Javon Evans in his wheelhouse.
09:11Top rope for Evans!
09:12Wow!
09:13What a splash!
09:20Javon Evans pulling out all the stops with an unbelievable splash.
09:25Second to go to Rusev.
09:26And now finally makes a tag.
09:27Here's Dragon Lee.
09:29I believe Rusev made the tag to McDonough as well!
09:32Whoa!
09:36Dragon Lee scorching the earth tonight in Sacramento.
09:40And he follow up at Mania!
09:42Beautiful Snapdragon suplex!
09:46Dragon Lee picking up the pace!
09:50Oh!
09:51Spanish fly by McDonough!
09:53And Evans breaks things up!
09:54What a standing Spanish fly by Dragon Lee!
10:01Oh!
10:02Big kick!
10:03Red dot from Evans between the eyes of Rusev.
10:07And where we at, Cole?
10:09We'll die!
10:15Man, that ladder match is going to be so much fun on WrestleMania Sunday.
10:21Dragon Lee got McDonough stacked up looking for the win.
10:24And going to pay homage to his former tag team champion partner,
10:29the Hall of Fame inductee, AJ Styles.
10:32Styles' class win for Dragon Lee!
10:36Here are your winners, the team of Javon Evans and Dragon Lee!
10:45And Rusev back into the fray.
10:48Very sore loser, Rusev.
10:51And now just another fallaway slam to Evans.
10:54Well, Rusev realizes this is an opportunity to gain some semblance of an upper hand
10:58prior to WrestleMania.
11:00Inflict as much damage as possible.
11:03Now the accolade.
11:09The Hall of Famer.
11:12The legend.
11:14Rey Mysterio.
11:25Rusev in position.
11:28Let's go to SoCal.
11:30Oh, and Rusev now with a wicked clothesline.
11:33The Lion of Bulgaria reminding the field what he is capable of.
11:38And here comes the champion.
11:40The spectacular Penta.
11:48Penta with a chop to Rusev.
11:50And another one.
11:53Oh, a Moscow kick!
11:56Rusev has laid out everyone.
11:59Here comes Evans back into the fray.
12:01Looking for the OG, Conor, but Rusev caught him.
12:05How is that for a statement?
12:15Well, so much for your tag team partner.
12:18Because Sunday, it's every man for himself.
12:24Majka kicks for everyone.
12:31And one to Dragon Lee.
12:36And now going to punish Dragon Lee with the accolade.
12:45And nobody to come to Dragon Lee's aid.
12:51Rusev spectacularly finaling tonight.
12:56And again, we want to remind everyone that this match will be a part of the first hour on WrestleMania
13:00Sunday.
13:01Of course, it'll kick off with Brock Lesnar, Obafemi.
13:04Followed by this match.
13:05The six-pack ladder match for the Intercontinental Championship.
13:08It is live on ESPN proper.
13:12The first hour of WrestleMania Sunday.
13:17What a statement made by the Lion of Bulgaria tonight.
13:22Rusev ready for WrestleMania.
13:24Let's take a look at WrestleMania weekend and what is on tap in Las Vegas.
13:29Of course, it'll all start Friday with the kickoff show, SmackDown, and of course, the WWE Hall of Fame.
13:35And then we get into the thick of things on WrestleMania Saturday.
13:39It gets underway with a countdown show.
13:41And that'll be followed, of course, by WrestleMania.
13:46The first hour of WrestleMania Saturday will be on ESPN 2, of course, followed by the post show.
13:52And then on WrestleMania Sunday, again, the countdown show kicks us off.
13:55Then we head to WrestleMania the first hour.
13:576 Eastern, 3 Pacific on ESPN proper.
14:00Followed by the post show.
14:02I want to go back to what just happened moments ago.
14:04Can you imagine what Rusev is going to be able to do in this six-pack challenge when he has
14:08ladders at his disposal that he can use as weapons?
14:12The destruction may know no bounds.
14:15Let's take a look at WrestleMania.
14:17Now, night number one.
14:18It will, of course, kick off with that six-man tag team match.
14:21Live on ESPN 2, followed by Fatou and McIntyre.
14:24Plus, you've got the Women's World Championship on the line.
14:27And in the main event, the American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes, defend the undisputed title against the Viper, Randy Orton.
14:34And they get over on WrestleMania Sunday, the first hour.
14:376 Eastern, 3 Pacific going to be live on ESPN proper.
14:40Kicking things off, Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi.
14:44I hope we reinforce the ring for that one.
14:47And the World Heavyweight Championship being defended.
14:50CM Punk one-on-one with the Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns.
14:56And it's going to be great to see an old friend at WrestleMania.
14:59The greatest of all time.
15:01The 17-time world champion.
15:04John Cena returns as the host of WrestleMania.
15:10And not just WrestleMania this weekend in Las Vegas.
15:12Vegas, of course, it's SmackDown Friday night.
15:15The night before WrestleMania.
15:16And then, of course, the always exciting Raw after WrestleMania.
15:21Both Friday and Monday in Las Vegas.
15:23Tickets are still available.
15:28It doesn't get any bigger.
15:29We are talking about the greatest of all time host in WrestleMania.
15:33Yeah, it's huge.
15:35I can't wait.
15:36That's why he's the GOAT, right?
15:38Hey, is that him?
15:39Hold on, please.
15:41Is that who?
15:43John Cena.
15:44Speaking of which, Dan has his new demand housing.
15:46Of course he does.
15:47Since he's undefeated and a future Hall of Famer.
15:51And most are saying the new greatest of all time.
15:53Most?
15:54I demand to speak to him.
15:55Give me the phone.
15:56Okay, listen.
15:56If you want to talk to John, I just said he's going to be the host of WrestleMania.
15:59I'm sure he would be delighted to speak with you.
16:01So if you could excuse me, I'm actually on a phone call.
16:03Okay, well, hopefully I can see him because you can't see me.
16:09I need a drink.
16:11Let me call you back.
16:13Okay, thanks.
16:14Dan House.
16:20I just can't see you either.
16:23If you are a game event, raise your hand.
16:26If I'm about to set a trip, vacation plans.
16:29I'm on board with my indexes.
16:31Or you will ever get this.
16:32I'm going to look at your finger, finger.
16:34My thing is there.
16:35I'm going to have all these bands.
16:36I'm going to fly in like a lion's kiss.
16:37I'm going to fly.
16:39I'm going to fly in like a lion's kiss.
17:33Ladies and gentlemen,
17:35welcome to the OTC,
17:43Roman Reigns.
17:47The man who has dominated WrestleMania for the past decade plus,
17:54Roman Reigns is here live on Monday Night Raw.
18:19Yeah, Corey, I had an interesting sit-down interview we recorded with Roman Reigns that'll air this coming Sunday on
18:26the countdown show before WrestleMania.
18:28One of the things I did say to him is when Roman Reigns is around, there is a different horror
18:34here in WWE.
18:37Just his presence alone is incredible.
18:41And I asked him about really being the man at WrestleMania for over the past decade plus.
18:47Do you know what this year will be Roman Reigns' 11th main event?
18:51No one's close. Hulk Hogan at eight.
18:54And he's in second place.
18:55Roman just continues to headline the show after show after show at WrestleMania.
19:03Breathing the rarefied air fit only for the tribal chief.
19:08But trust me when I tell you that the man who will oppose Roman Reigns this Sunday at WrestleMania wants
19:18to make a legacy that will leave Roman in the dust.
19:23You know, Roman said that if he can't beat Punk on Sunday, he doesn't belong here in WWE.
19:28He said when he wins the world championship, he will bring relevancy back to WWE.
19:59It's been a long time since this man has held world championship goals.
20:07He had that historic 1300 day plus rain is undisputed WWE champion.
20:16That was still a few years ago Roman looking to climb back to the top of the mountain.
21:02It's been a long time since this man has held world championship goals.
21:13The OTC set to main event WrestleMania Sunday.
21:19Roman Reigns is live.
21:50It's been a long time since this man has held world championship goals.
22:18It's been a long time since this man has held world championship goals.
22:23It's been a long time since this man has held world championship goals.
22:23It's been a long time since this man has held world championship goals.
22:37It's been a long time since this man has held world championship goals.
22:43It's been a long time since this man has held world championship goals.
23:40It's been a long time since this man has held world championship goals.
23:50Look in my eyes, what do you see?
23:56You're the personality
24:00I know your anger, I know your dreams
24:06I feel the thing you want to be
24:10Oh, I love the personality
24:14Life moves to me, I can't be
24:20I love the personality
24:25I love the personality
24:27I love the personality
24:39Realize, verify when I'm here
24:44Since the reflection lies
24:48You won't have to follow me
24:53Only you can set me free
25:08I love the personality
25:11I know your dreams
25:11I know your dreams
25:11You need me
25:13I'm a smiling face on your teeth
25:23Can't be
25:24I love
25:28I know my words
25:29You don't have to follow me
25:34I know you
25:40I know you
25:42You know you
25:44I know you
25:46I know you
25:47I know you
25:47G-L-P-G-P-L-P-G-P-G-P-G-P-G-P-G-P-G-P-G
25:52-P-G-P-G-P-G-P-G-P-G-P-G-P-G-P-G-P-G-PG-PG
26:00-PG-PG-PG-PG!
26:01We arise, you have left, but here's six.
26:09That we arise, you arise in power with me.
26:17Only you can set me free
26:58After watching the cold open
27:02What amounts to a political smear campaign
27:05Put together by assumed by yourself
27:12I've come out here to tell the truth
27:15And I'm going to have the people of Sacramento be my witnesses
27:18And Roman, you can be the judge and the jury and the executioner
27:23So as I tell my story, as I tell my truth
27:29Tell me when I'm telling lies
27:42I'm coming in this ring
27:45We're not going to need these mics
27:47We're not going to need
27:50We're not going to need
28:19Here's the truth, I've thought a lot about it over the last couple of weeks, I hate you.
28:30I hate you because I envy you.
28:40This is all I ever wanted.
28:43This is the only dream I had in my heart since I was a little kid.
28:55And I envy the fact that it was handed to you.
29:02And I hate that you were champion for 1,316 days.
29:18Because after some self-reflection, I hate that I know how hard you worked your ass off to be that
29:27great.
29:35In the history books, in the future when they talk about legacy,
29:40they're not gonna ask how, they're gonna ask how many.
29:43And I hate that number, 1,316.
29:45I hate the amount of times you've main evented WrestleMania.
30:01Tell me when I'm telling lies, Roman.
30:05Have I lied?
30:11I hate that I envy, I hate that I feel this way.
30:30Sika was a great man.
30:33Sika was a great wrestler.
30:35Sika was a champion, Sika's a hall of famer.
30:39And I love and respect the old timers.
30:50And I hate the fact that I invoked your father's name in vain.
30:54And I sincerely apologize to you.
31:18I hate that there's more than one royal family in professional wrestling.
31:27And I hate that I envy the fact that I wasn't born into a dynasty.
31:34I don't know what having that kind of family is like.
31:42CM Punk was born in the backyards, avenues, and alleyways of Chicago.
31:47I was a misfit who had to find my own family.
31:52And I found my family in the streets of Sacramento.
31:59I found my family in the locker rooms of every VFW hall or Knights of Columbus.
32:07Or dilapidated, burnt-out Midwest barn, the fireside bowl, bowling alleys, abandoned churches.
32:16I found my family and my people on the Indies.
32:20And I conquered the Indies.
32:22And then I went to Japan.
32:27I went to England.
32:28I went to Puerto Rico.
32:29I went all around the world twice.
32:32I wasn't handed anything.
32:33I wasn't born on third base with a silver spoon.
32:37I busted my ass.
32:40And I made pro wrestling my home.
32:43And I made them my family.
32:51I hate the fact that I feel this way.
32:56I hate the fact that I have to share anything with you.
32:59Let alone my first singles match headlining WrestleMania.
33:07Tell me when I'm telling lies.
33:16On April 19th, just like tonight, I got gold on my shoes.
33:22I got gold around my waist.
33:27And late Sunday night, after the desert sun is set and that dry air gets cold and there's
33:34going to be steam rising off of my beat-up, blood-caked face, I'm going to have gold above
33:42my head.
33:44And the ring announcer is going to be saying, and still, heavyweight champion of the world,
33:53with Las Vegas chanting, CM Punk.
34:08Tell me when I'm telling lies.
34:11Tell me when I'm telling lies.
34:22Tell me when I'm telling lies.
34:22That's probably the truest stuff I've ever heard you say.
34:26Tell me when I'm telling lies.
34:29Up until the end.
34:35Let me tell you something true.
34:39I hate you, too.
34:43I've hated you for a long time.
34:46time. But the main reason is because of your relationship with all of them. You see, I hope
34:57one day I can get to the point that when I leave, they miss me as much as they missed
35:02you.
35:04I hope that one day when I leave, they chant for me for 10 years straight.
35:12All that's true. That's the truest thing you got is the connection that you've made
35:17with our fan base, and nobody can ever take that away from you.
35:23But on Sunday, that's your truth. That's not the reality. The reality is the time is up. I gave you
35:33two months to hold this relevancy, and you did nothing with it. On Sunday, it ain't Ann
35:40still. On Sunday, it's Ann new.
35:48And this little nostalgia act, this experiment's done. On Sunday, we fix this mess that you started.
35:58On Sunday, we make this place where we had it. At the very top, worth every single dollar. On Sunday,
36:09the tribal chief takes back over, and you, along with the whole world, will acknowledge me.
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