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00:10Then, now, forever,
00:28Together.
01:08The action is heating up.
01:10Rivalries are getting even more intense as we're on the road to WrestleMania.
01:15Welcome to Main Event.
01:22...
02:52This year didn't work out the way he wanted, but this year, if he can get back to WrestleMania, he
02:57certainly will look to steal the show.
03:05He's, of course, ready for some action today, but you know he's going to be tested tonight on YouTube.
03:10He certainly will be, and this will be a very tough test for Phoenix, but also it's a tough test
03:16for this man.
03:33And his opponent from Stone Mountain, Georgia, weighing in at 225 pounds, Apollo Crews!
03:45The highly skilled and ultra-athletic opponent of Phoenix on his way here.
03:50Fresh off of a huge tag team victory a week ago here on Main Event, Apollo Crews looks to keep
03:54the momentum rolling.
03:55I think Apollo Crews just looked up.
03:57He sees that massive WrestleMania sign, and at the same time, we talked about Ray Phoenix last year at WrestleMania.
04:04Apollo Crews is an individual who's had a lot of success at WrestleMania as well, won championships on the showcase
04:11of the Immortals.
04:12And I sit here and I go, this is a big match for both these men because time is running
04:18out to punch your ticket to Las Vegas.
04:20Time is running out to impress the decision makers.
04:23On SmackDown, it's Nick Aldis.
04:25On Raw, it's Adam Pearce.
04:27Every victory is so important this part of the year because we are all on the road to WrestleMania.
04:33Nice sign of sportsmanship.
04:34I know you and Byron Saxon touched on it last week.
04:36About five years ago, Apollo Crews won the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania.
04:40We talked about Ray Phoenix making his WrestleMania debut within three weeks of his WWE debut just a year ago.
04:46How much pressure on Phoenix to return to that position this year?
04:49I think there's a little bit more personal pressure for Ray Phoenix.
04:52And I say personal because he sees the success of Penta, the Intercontinental Champion,
04:57who successfully defended that championship against Dirty Dominic Mysterio this past Monday on Raw.
05:02He wants to wear gold as relative as Phoenix.
05:05He's been close in the past to the NXT North American Championship, to the Tag Team Championships as well.
05:11I think it's a personal pressure he puts on himself.
05:15And Apollo!
05:15Nice.
05:16With a moonsault from the apron of the floor.
05:19We talked about that athleticism from Apollo Crews riding high right here.
05:23And big win last week alongside Matt Cardona right here on Main Event.
05:28Well, yeah, you know, he teamed with Matt Cardona last week,
05:30but we saw on SmackDown this past Friday, the Voices had Randy Orton strike Cardona into a cover.
05:36From the outside in, only two right there.
05:38But the Viper certainly has a sight set on Cody Rhodes.
05:41But Matt Cardona making an example out of him last Friday.
05:44He did.
05:45And you start to wonder, is that going to bother Apollo Crews?
05:47This far, I don't think Crews is bothered that he's back to singles competition this week here on Main Event.
05:52That was Apollo's first standard tag team matchup in over a year and a half is Ray Phoenix.
05:57Showing off that athleticism right there.
05:59Ray, one of the top luchadors in the entire world.
06:02Oh, Ray Phoenix makes everything look so fast.
06:04Whiskey, almost unreal.
06:06He's explosive.
06:07He's unpredictable.
06:08And he's looking to fly once more.
06:10And the pop-up with the moonsault into the cover.
06:13Hooks the outside leg.
06:14Only two right there.
06:16And of course, Vic, we talk about Phoenix making his WrestleMania debut a year ago.
06:19But how about his first year in the WWE?
06:22Worlds Collide, SummerSlam tag team title opportunity.
06:25The Royal Rumble in his debut.
06:27Of course, WrestleMania.
06:28A big year for Ray Phoenix.
06:30Yeah, but a big opportunity here.
06:31A big mistake by Phoenix as Crews turning this matchup around.
06:35The fall-away slam there in that standing moonsault.
06:38Here we go into the cover once again.
06:39Oh, right on the cusp.
06:42You know, Apollo Crews has got smooth aerial moves, as you just saw there with that standing moonsault.
06:49But he also has an intense, aggressive nature about himself since returning.
06:54We'll see if he keeps sort of that mindset in this matchup.
06:58Because I've talked about it before and in the past.
07:00He's looked for admiration from the WWE Universe.
07:03He's taken time to pause, to smile.
07:05He's got to get down to get gritty and determined and pick up victory.
07:09He says, whoa!
07:11Phoenix picking up some steam!
07:13And the back of the heel connects with Apollo Crews right there.
07:16That's one way to slow down the momentum of the former Intercontinental United States champion.
07:20You're talking about Ray Phoenix.
07:21This is a man you're talking about his first year.
07:23This is what I've learned about Phoenix.
07:24Here we go into the cover.
07:25As he blends Lucha Libre tradition with high-speed edge, with high-speed, high-octane offense, he totally feels like
07:34he's controlled chaos every time he steps into the ring.
07:37And even has that rock-solid confidence.
07:39They can see him stand up to the lemon-pepper steppers of Trick Williams.
07:42And it worked out very well for him on that night.
07:44But yeah, he's not going to back down from anyone.
07:47Look at this combination.
07:48Goes for the Enziguri.
07:49Apollo looking to take full control.
07:51There's that power.
07:52And from a deadlift position into the German suplex.
07:54But he's going to roll with him.
07:55Didn't break the grip.
07:56And Apollo hits two.
07:58Then he hit the trifecta.
08:00And let's see.
08:02Can the third time be a charm here for Crews?
08:04But look at Ray Phoenix fight.
08:06Phoenix almost out of desperation.
08:07Rolls through.
08:08Will there a position in the cover?
08:09Again, only two.
08:11Oh!
08:12And Apollo with a big boot wiping out.
08:16Ray Phoenix here now.
08:17Apollo looking to put his foot on the gas here, Vic.
08:19Crews right now just muscling up Ray Phoenix.
08:25In a very precarious position right here.
08:29As Apollo.
08:30Oh!
08:30Phoenix slips out the back!
08:33And Crews' face connects to that top turnbuckle.
08:35Oh!
08:36My!
08:37Innovative kick right there by Ray Phoenix.
08:39Phoenix putting Apollo in position.
08:41Vic, we've seen this many, many times.
08:43Take a look at this, Blake.
08:44Right on the shoulders of Phoenix.
08:46In the position for that Mexican muscle buster.
08:51And Phoenix gets to the finish line.
08:55Here is your winner, Ray Phoenix!
09:00Statement victory for Ray Phoenix here on the road to WrestleMania.
09:08Well, let's take a look at some of this action, Vic.
09:10Here you see that Mexican muscle buster Apollo Crews pushing Ray Phoenix all throughout the matchup.
09:15But right here, the luchador able to persevere.
09:18We're talking about his speed, his agility, but maybe we should talk about the pure power of Ray Phoenix.
09:23Big win for Phoenix once again, right on the road to WrestleMania.
09:29The action continues right here on YouTube.
09:32Coming up, NXT's Brooks Jensen is on the hunt for his first singles victory on main event.
09:37But standing in his way is the electrifying, high-flying sensation of the LWO, Dragon League.
09:43Power meets precision.
09:44Strength clashes with speed.
09:45Who's going to leave Boston with a much-needed win when these two superstars collide on the road to WrestleMania?
09:52Find out next.
10:04Welcome to my show.
10:11This way.
10:13Let's really get this show started.
10:19Rematch?
10:24Make it T for Team.
10:29Walk in like you own the air.
10:32Because confidence, that's your superpower.
10:36Acknowledge me.
10:37You don't dodge the noise.
10:40You flip it.
10:42Own it.
10:43Make it yours.
10:44Walk in loud.
10:47Walk out legendary.
10:57In Vegas, everything's a game.
11:00Some nights, it's played without cards or dice.
11:06Just attention.
11:08Never knowing who might show up at the table.
11:21WrestleMania Vegas, it's anyone's game.
11:28WrestleMania 42, the two-night extravaganza live from Las Vegas on April 18th and 19th, starting at 6 p.m.
11:35Eastern, 3 p.m. Pacific both nights.
11:37On Saturday night one.
11:38The first hour will be live on ESPN2, with night two's first hour airing live on ESPN.
11:45Full coverage on both nights will be on the ESPN app with ESPN Unlimited.
11:49WrestleMania for the first time ever on ESPN.
11:56Welcome back to Main Event.
11:58Welcome back to Main Event.
12:22All suis cooler in class but�.
12:26The Ransom, Alabama, weighing in 3,250 pounds, Brooksнибудь.
12:35Schlosser!
12:36I see a bump into that tune, Vic, but say it with me.
12:39Here comes the man from Alabama, Alabama, Alabama.
12:47We can stay with him as well.
12:49Look at a true throwback, second generation competitor.
12:52Looking to finish his busy week on a high note.
12:54This is someone who has been seen on NXT.
12:56He's a former NXT UK Tag Team Champion.
12:59Last night was on Evolve.
13:00He's here tonight on Main Event.
13:02Wherever you are in the world, this man.
13:05He's ready for action.
13:07WrestleMania 42 is presented by Snickers.
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13:11And by WWE 2K26.
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13:18New match types like I quit and dumpster match.
13:20Endless fun with new ragdoll physics.
13:22Jump in today.
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13:24The show never stops.
13:28And here's a man who never stops.
13:31The future of Lucha Libre.
13:53And here's a buddy from Tala, Jumisco, Mexico.
13:58We need that 165 pounds.
14:05Dragon Lee.
14:08We're taking a look at one of the world's most elite luchadores who last week on Raw went toe-to
14:12-toe with another one to the Intercontinental Champion.
14:15He certainly did.
14:16And what a treat we've had here on Main Event.
14:19First, it was Ray Phoenix.
14:21Now, Dragon Lee.
14:22And Brooks Jensen is in for a tough test tonight.
14:25Dragon Lee.
14:26You may look at this man and say, oh, Lucha Libre.
14:28We just talked about it.
14:29But this is someone who has been toe-to-toe with the likes of Klufler.
14:33He has gone toe-to-toe with the likes of many other larger athletes in the WWE.
14:38He's held championship gold in WWE as well.
14:42For Brooks Jensen, this is going to be a make-or-break match, I do believe, in his career.
14:47If you go back to NXT, Dragon Lee, the time he lost the North American Championship against Overfit.
14:52That is very true, and Brooks Jensen right now locked in on this opportunity.
14:56He knows how much he's riding on this.
14:58If Brooks Jensen is able to pull off a victory tonight, he would have to consider that a massive upset
15:03for that individual.
15:05Brooks Jensen, a former NXT UK Tag Team Champion, but would love to get it done in the singles ranks.
15:10We're talking about a busy week for Brooks Jensen last week.
15:12A very personal issue last night on Evolve with Cappuccino Jones.
15:16Looking to finish this week on a high note.
15:18Well, you know, any time you have a bad taste in your mouth,
15:20the best thing to do is to get back in the ring and compete, try to get that out.
15:24And I thought we were going to get a clean break, but big right hand from Brooks.
15:28As the throwback from Ranburn, Alabama, looking to make this one personal against Dragon Lee.
15:33And we talked about getting back on track, of course, Dragon pushing Penta to the limit.
15:37Very impressive for the Intercontinental Championship last week on Raw.
15:39It certainly was, and Penta right now has all comers coming from every different angle,
15:44whether it's Dragon Lee, whether it's someone like Dominic Mysterio,
15:47and all the way to the outside, Lee is surprised.
15:49At what's going on.
15:51But as I mentioned, for Brooks Jensen,
15:53this could be that match that sends him into a new stratosphere.
15:57You've got to imagine, if he's able to knock off Dragon Lee,
15:59maybe he gets a phone call from Adam Pearce.
16:01Maybe he gets a phone call for someone like Nick Aldis.
16:04Because he's in there right now bringing it to Lee.
16:06Certainly an opportunity that Brooks Jensen wants to exploit right here.
16:10The bigger superstar against Dragon Lee.
16:13As Jensen goes for a big swipe.
16:15And look at the athleticism and quickness of the future of Lucha Libre.
16:19Now, Dragon Lee better not take too much time looking at the WWE Universe.
16:22He better keep his foot on the gas in this match.
16:24A nice combination offense from Lee.
16:28And a big connection there with Brooks Jensen, of course, Dragon Lee riding high
16:31at that incredible run with the World Tag Team Championships
16:34with soon-to-be Hall of Famer, the phenomenal AJ Styles.
16:37I can't wait to see AJ Styles get inducted into this year's Hall of Fame class
16:41along with Stephanie McMahon, Demolition, Dennis Rodman,
16:44and as we learned earlier this week, Sid.
16:48A star-studded class indeed as Brooks Jensen heads up,
16:50moving ahead to the outside.
16:52As Jensen might look to follow.
16:53Dragon back in!
16:55And turns him inside out with that big lariat.
16:58And Jensen looking to capitalize right here.
17:00Bit of a hesitation.
17:01Only gets one.
17:03And taking a look at Brooks Jensen over the last year or so
17:06has really become a big fixture on Wednesday nights on 2B for Evolve.
17:09Vic, how has he ultimately grown in that role?
17:11I think he just learns every time he gets into a match.
17:15This is definitely a student of the game.
17:17In the Performance Center, he's always watching and studying
17:20matches from every different era, every different genre,
17:23trying to be a fully-rounded superstar here in the WWE.
17:29And you bring up a great point.
17:30I mean, is there really a bigger student of the game in all of WWE
17:33than the second-generation star in Brooks Jensen?
17:35There may not be, and that was a textbook belly-to-back.
17:38Into the cover, right in the center of the ring!
17:39And referee Eddie Rango says it's only two.
17:43Jensen right back in.
17:44And I want to get into Brooks Jensen because he's also looking for an
17:47opportunity in this matchup to possibly be a late addition to Stand and
17:50Deliver, which will be April the 4th streaming live right here on YouTube.
17:56It's NXT's biggest night of the year.
17:58We'll be live in St. Louis.
17:59Great way to kick off the month of April, just a couple of weeks before
18:02WrestleMania weekend.
18:03And, of course, we look at Brooks Jensen having a bit of a chip on his shoulder
18:08right here against Dragon Lee.
18:09But how about Brock Lesnar back on Raw?
18:11None too pleased with the actions of Obafemi.
18:14Just a week ago.
18:15Probably not happy with what happened this past week on Raw either.
18:18Got knocked right out of the ring in a hurry by Obafemi.
18:21You talk about a collision course.
18:22Those two are on one in Las Vegas.
18:25Certainly going to be one of the biggest matchups we've seen in quite some time
18:28between Obafemi and Brock Lesnar.
18:30But right now, Dragon Lee slips out the back.
18:33Big connection with that super kick.
18:35And Jensen coming right back.
18:36Big strike exchange right here.
18:39Jensen going for it all.
18:41Well, that was a nasty, gnarly landing right into the rope, so to speak.
18:45And Brooks Jensen's hurt.
18:46Dragon Lee looking to take full advantage.
18:50To be caught, Hilo to the outside.
18:52As the former Speed Champion turning it up a few notches right here.
18:57Much of the delight of the WWE Universe.
19:01And now Dragon looking to capitalize on this offensive attack right now.
19:05Dragon certainly wants to find his way to Las Vegas in a few weeks.
19:08And Lee!
19:09Oh, my word.
19:13Maybe a mistake right there.
19:15As Jensen looking to capitalize right now.
19:17And I think that's an attribute that's not talked about with Brooks Jensen enough
19:20is his strength.
19:21He is sneaky strong, so to speak.
19:24With another big right hand.
19:26We've certainly seen a few iterations of Brooks Jensen throughout NXT and Evolve.
19:29This very well could be the best version of himself right here.
19:32Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
19:33Looking to turn the corner.
19:34Maybe for a superplex.
19:36Out of his comfort zone a little bit.
19:37Dragon has other designs right into the trio.
19:43Bam!
19:45And Dragon taking full advantage right here, Vic.
19:50And Operation Dragon connects.
19:53Shoots the half.
19:55Into the cover.
19:56And score another for the future of Lucha Libre.
20:00Here is your winner, Dragon Lee!
20:05Listen, Vic, you have to hand it to Brooks Jensen.
20:07Certainly pushed Dragon Lee to the limit.
20:09But after a loss to a pencil to the Intercontinental Championship, Dragon Lee back on track here
20:14on Main Event.
20:15Certainly was trying to go through the body of Brooks Jensen.
20:18And when it comes to Dragon Lee, he's so innovative.
20:21Able to pull Operation Dragon really out of anywhere.
20:23And he showed it here tonight.
20:25Picking up, as you call it, a big win on the road to WrestleMania.
20:29And I don't want to say the future of Lucha Libre.
20:31The future is now for Dragon Lee.
20:33Indeed, overcoming a near 75-pound weight advantage of this one.
20:37You see Brooks Jensen showing that frustration.
20:39But Dragon Lee back on track.
20:41Picking up a win at the right time just a few weeks
20:44before Las Vegas and WrestleMania weekend.
20:54Picking up a win at the right time just a few weeks
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