00:01And then we talked about this earlier, Corey, just a tremendous opportunity for these luchadores
00:07to make history.
00:09Three weeks from tonight, September 14, Mexico City, someone's going to face Roman Reigns
00:14for a world championship opportunity.
00:17On their own turf.
00:19For Penca, for Ray Phoenix, Mexico City is home.
00:23That's where they grew up.
00:25It's where they pulled themselves out of poverty.
00:27And it's where one of them could potentially challenge Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship.
00:32However, Penca must burst Gipop La Parca.
00:36One of the most highly skilled, wildly popular legioners of all time.
00:41We've got another good one on our hands in a matter of minutes.
00:44You know, despite what you think of Roman Reigns, whether you love him, whether you hate him,
00:49you've got to give the champ some credit, the fact that he's going to go into hostile territory in Mexico
00:54City.
00:54And wrestle a style that he's not used to, depending on his world title.
00:59Certainly speaks of the confidence and the bravado of the tribal chief.
01:03Roman could hypothetically head to Mexico City and defeat a luchador on their home turf,
01:08which only strengthens Roman's taste.
01:12And again, you've got to give the general manager of AAA one of a stereo credit for convincing Roman Reigns
01:18to take the challenge.
01:20But at the end of the day, for all of the luchadors in this tournament for AAA as a brand
01:24for the art and the cultural significance of Lucha Libre,
01:27this is nothing but win after win after win.
01:31To have Lucha Libre exposed on this scale, a global scale, is truly something to behold.
01:49Lucha Libre exposed on this scale, a global scale, is truly something to behold.
02:11Lucha Libre exposed on this scale, a global scale, is truly something to behold.
02:12And his opponent, from the regional city, we've been at £188, the podcast.
02:22His dancing skills around the world.
02:26Wait till you see his wrestling ability.
02:32One of the most iconic personas in the history of Lucha Libre.
02:39Well, Farka has been thrilling audiences in Mexico and now look to take over the world.
02:58Mr. T's incredible story, including his rise in WWE at the first ever WrestleMania.
03:05It's part of the Netflix's Untold series.
03:08It premieres two weeks from tomorrow.
03:10That's Tuesday, September 8th.
03:12Here's an exclusive look.
03:18I'm pretty cool.
03:20Imagine some phony, fake, celebrity, or fictitious hero.
03:26I'm real life.
03:28I'll never forget the moment I saw Mr. King.
03:32The earrings, the chains, the motor.
03:35Yeah.
03:36Love it when a plan comes together.
03:39This guy is a real life superhero.
03:43Everywhere he went.
03:45Say I pity the fool.
03:46You have to remain in character or they're going to turn you into a caricature.
03:49I pity the fool.
03:52Be strong.
03:52You have I not commended thee to be strong.
04:03That's two weeks from tomorrow, but here tonight, live on Monday Night Raw, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
04:08That man, Leparca, will take on the former Intercontinental Champion, Penta.
04:12The winner advances to Raw next week to take on Ray Phoenix to determine who meets Roman Reigns
04:17for the world title in three weeks in Mexico City.
04:20So first, tell us about Leparca, Cole.
04:22Leparca is one of the most iconic personas in the history of Lucha Libre.
04:27This is the third iteration of Leparca.
04:30This one is incredibly agile and athletic.
04:33Cover here.
04:34Golders down at Iorengo with the count.
04:36And wildly popular.
04:38Popular with kids, popular with families throughout Mexico.
04:41Truly an icon from the world of Lucha Libre.
04:44Leparca beat Psycho Clown to advance to the semifinals.
04:48And this Penta beat Laredo Kidd.
04:51Earlier tonight, of course, Ray Phoenix besting Dragon Lee to advance to the final.
04:56And judging from the opening moments, we have got a full-blown thriller on our hands.
05:01Let's see what you did there.
05:03Now Penta sent into the corner.
05:07Leparca incredibly athletic for a man of his size.
05:11Approximately 6'4".
05:12Swing blade driven face-first into the canvas.
05:19And you've got to give the edge to Penta.
05:21This is WWE where Penta has succeeded.
05:23A former Intercontinental Champion.
05:25Penta knows what it feels like.
05:27That's sad to see.
05:28Colossal opportunity for Leparca.
05:31But here comes Penta.
05:32Colby Conjilo from Penta.
05:34Down goes Leparca.
05:39Of course, this coming Sunday, AAA Ola de Calor.
05:43Penta will join forces with Ray Phoenix in Dragon Lee to battle Los Peros del Mall.
05:48Noon Eastern on WWE's YouTube channel.
05:50Here comes Penta.
05:51Oh, my.
05:52And Moe Salt takes out Penta.
05:56Again, this tournament started.
05:58Luchadores from Raw, SmackDown, and AAA competing for the opportunity.
06:02And you cannot understate, Corey, how much it means to battle for the world title in Mexico City.
06:07Oh, my goodness.
06:08Super kick by Penta into the cover.
06:10Is it enough?
06:12Leparca kicks out.
06:13You're absolutely right about that, Colby.
06:15But for these Luchadores, it's about more than just a championship opportunity.
06:18It's about representing Lucha Libre on a global scale.
06:21It's about representing their Mexican heritage for the entire world to see and appreciate.
06:25And we mentioned it earlier.
06:26No matter what you think of Roman Reigns, you've got to give him credit.
06:29The fact that he's going into enemy territory to defend the world.
06:33Oh, my goodness.
06:35And his style he's not comfortable with.
06:38Definitely a bold decision by the OTC.
06:40Backstabber.
06:42Penta quickly into the cover.
06:44Hooks the inside leg on Leparca who kicks out.
06:59Is this the pace you expected early on between these two?
07:01It's a little more methodical than I expected.
07:03But to me, that says that Penta has a great deal of respect for Leparca.
07:07And a bit of unfamiliarity.
07:09Again, for as iconic as Leparca, the persona, is in Mexico.
07:13This is a new competitor that Penta's not very familiar with.
07:17Penta also has the added pressure that a win means he faces his brother in the finals next week.
07:26Certainly a lot of weight to shoulder no matter who you are.
07:29But right now, Penta better have a singular focus.
07:31And that focus better be on Leparca.
07:33Leparca launched with a big back body drop.
07:37Penta into the cover.
07:39And a kick out by Leparca at two.
07:42Much like Ray Phoenix and Dragon Lee earlier tonight, this is the first time Penta and Leparca have ever competed
07:47one-on-one.
07:48Mistakes couldn't be much higher.
07:55You see a little bit more of a deliberate pace thus far from Penta compared to the match earlier tonight.
08:03And again, that speaks volumes to me for the respect that Penta has for Leparca as a competitor.
08:09Penta now, Penta into the face.
08:13Drags Leparca back out center.
08:14They're in cover now to advance.
08:16Kick out.
08:22And Penta trying to rally the WWE fans here tonight in Ottawa.
08:31Penta continuing his offensive onslaught.
08:37Leparca stands up.
08:38Penta!
08:39And it drops him.
08:41Drops him again.
08:44Penta, though, with a close line.
08:48And the former Intercontinental champion
08:53taking control.
08:57And Penta, again, intentionally slowing the pace of this matchup again.
09:02Penta fired off a few shots.
09:04Tried to push the pace a little bit.
09:06Penta shut it down and slowed it down.
09:09Ooh!
09:11Very deliberate performance from the former Intercontinental champion.
09:25Either Penta or Leparca
09:27will head to the finals of the World Heavyweight Championship
09:30number one contenders tournament next week
09:32here on Raw against Ray Phoenix.
09:35What a semi-final match earlier tonight.
09:38To this point, it's been a relatively one-sided contest
09:41with Penta dictating the pace.
09:43Yeah, the former Intercontinental champion
09:45has been in control most of the match,
09:47but Leparca looks to turn it around.
09:51Big kick from Leparca.
09:52Now perched on the middle turnbuffer,
09:53climbing to the top.
09:54Here comes Parca!
09:55The spotty takes out Penta.
10:00This is Leparca's wheelhouse.
10:01This is where he wants to be.
10:02Push the pace.
10:03Use the ropes.
10:04Fly a little bit.
10:04Arm drags off the springboard.
10:07Wow, what a power slam!
10:08Cover now by Leparca.
10:09Hook to the leg.
10:10Is it enough?
10:11Kick out by Penta!
10:16Great flurry from Leparca
10:18as he tries to scratch and claw his way
10:21back into this contest.
10:23Hoping to advance to the finals
10:25and become number one contender
10:26for the OTC's World Heavyweight Championship
10:30when Raw arrives in Mexico City September 14th.
10:33Yeah, three weeks from tonight.
10:35Look at the athleticism.
10:37Oh, my God!
10:39Made him pay!
10:40Wicked dropkick!
10:42No way to the chest!
10:46Cover by Penta to advance!
10:49Kick out by Leparca!
10:52It appeared for the moment that Penta threw all the respect we were talking about
10:55that he had for Leparca out the window.
10:59Just delivering an onslaught.
11:01A very physical match between these two.
11:04Penta lining it up.
11:06He wants the Mexican Destroyer.
11:08Leparca back to his feet.
11:10Catches Penta up on his shoulders.
11:13Parga may have wanted the bone breaker.
11:15His finishing maneuver.
11:20Up and around we go!
11:22Oh!
11:23Leparca!
11:24Into the cover!
11:25Under Plenty!
11:27Penta and a kick out!
11:28What a counter!
11:30Beautiful satellite DDT executed by Leparca,
11:34but not enough to keep the former Intercontinental Champion down for three.
11:39Think about the mental difficulty for Leparca in this one.
11:42Competing in Canada, certainly not his native country,
11:45he's still relatively unknown to much of the WWE Universe.
11:49This is as much a premiere for Leparca,
11:52an opportunity, oh my goodness,
11:54to introduce himself to the world
11:56in what better way than by advancing to the finals.
11:59Look at this!
12:00Penta driver!
12:02Is it enough?
12:04Leparca kicks out!
12:06To do your point, he's in there against Penta.
12:08He's now a veteran of WWE,
12:09a former Intercontinental Champion.
12:11He's taken this company by storm.
12:13He's comfortable here.
12:14You can't have stars in your eyes
12:16when you want to become the star yourself.
12:19Penta,
12:20trying to get to the top rope.
12:22Leparca meets him there.
12:25The scariest position for both Vuchadors.
12:28A cat-like agility from Leparca.
12:30Oh my God!
12:32Spanish Fly!
12:33Leparca, can he take advantage?
12:35Into the cover!
12:36What a witness would be to go to the finals!
12:39And Penta kicks out!
12:40Spanish Fly delivered!
12:47Leparca recognizing the opening here.
12:49He comes looking for the bone breaker.
12:51Penta not allowing it to happen.
12:53I think he's going to break a bone here.
12:54Seven!
12:56The sacrifice!
13:00Here comes Penta!
13:05Wow!
13:07Mexican destroyer off the ropes!
13:10Penta with a win!
13:14Here's your winner!
13:17Penta!
13:18So Terry, brothers will collide next week!
13:24The highest of stakes one could conceive for Penta and Rey Fenix.
13:30And here are the closing moments.
13:32The springboard Mexican destroyer from Penta spelt the end of the journey for Leparca.
13:39And punches Penta's ticket to the finals.
13:43Will it now be the former WWE Intercontinental Champion Penta?
13:48Or his brother, the reigning AAA World Cruiserweight Champion Rey Fenix?
13:54Who advances to challenge Roman Reigns September 14th, Monday Night Raw Arena CDMX in Mexico City.
14:04The finals are next week.
14:06Penta!
14:08And that man, his brother, Rey Fenix.
14:30The Lucha Brothers are heading to the finals.
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