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⚡John Cena returns to SmackDown after his Raw confrontation with CM Punk
⚡King of the Ring 2025 First Round Fatal Four Way Match
Randy Orton vs. LA Knight vs. Aleister Black vs. Carmelo Hayes
⚡Jacob Fatu to address the WWE Universe after betraying Solo Sikoa at Money in the Bank
⚡Queen of the Ring 2025 First Round Fatal Four Way Match
Jade Cargill vs. Michin vs. Nia Jax vs. Piper Niven
⚡Naomi reemerges on SmackDown as the new Ms. Money in the Bank
⚡Tag Team Match
The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) vs. The Wyatt Sicks (Dexter Lumis & Joe Gacy)
⚡Queen of the Ring 2025 First Round Fatal Four Way Match
Alexa Bliss vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Chelsea Green vs. Candice LeRae
⚡John Cena returns to SmackDown after his Raw confrontation with CM Punk
⚡King of the Ring 2025 First Round Fatal Four Way Match
Randy Orton vs. LA Knight vs. Aleister Black vs. Carmelo Hayes
⚡Jacob Fatu to address the WWE Universe after betraying Solo Sikoa at Money in the Bank
⚡Queen of the Ring 2025 First Round Fatal Four Way Match
Jade Cargill vs. Michin vs. Nia Jax vs. Piper Niven
⚡Naomi reemerges on SmackDown as the new Ms. Money in the Bank
⚡Tag Team Match
The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) vs. The Wyatt Sicks (Dexter Lumis & Joe Gacy)
⚡Queen of the Ring 2025 First Round Fatal Four Way Match
Alexa Bliss vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Chelsea Green vs. Candice LeRae
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00:00:00Then, now, forever, together.
00:00:30Well, this is Titletown, Green Bay, Wisconsin, which will host WWE's flagship show for a 19th time.
00:00:39WWE fans have sold out the Rush Center just across the street from historic Lambeau Field, home of the NFL's Green Bay Packers.
00:00:48And tonight, Monday Night Raw is live on Netflix and presented by Stickers.
00:00:54And for a second time, this man is the World Heavyweight Champion.
00:01:00Guthrer won the title from Jey Uso last week.
00:01:03The Ring General is here, live, tonight.
00:01:07Well, Bayley made her shocking return last week after being out of action since prior to WrestleMania, thanks to a Becky Lynch attack.
00:01:16Bayley is here, live.
00:01:18La Primera Stephanie Baker has an opportunity to advance in the Queen of the Ring Tournament.
00:01:25The three other women stand in her way.
00:01:26Raquel Rodriguez, Ivy Nile, and the returning Asuka Fatal 4-Way live tonight.
00:01:32And the final men's spot in the first round of the King of the Ring Tournament was filled by this man.
00:01:40GM Pierce has given the former World Champion, Jey Uso, the opportunity to compete in a Fatal 4-Way versus Sheamus, Rusev, and Big Bronson Reed live tonight.
00:01:51Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the Intercontinental Champion, Turney Dominic Mysterio.
00:02:18And one half of the Women's Tag Team Champions, Liv Morgan!
00:02:31Liv Morgan with the cocky smile on her face, but she has had a rough time of it as of late over the past couple of weeks.
00:02:39Welcome to Monday Night Raw, everybody.
00:02:41Live and sold out today in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
00:02:44I'm Michael Cole. Pat McAfee is off tonight, but I am joined back in the saddle again with my own partner, Corey Graves.
00:02:51Welcome back, Corey.
00:02:51I couldn't be any more excited to be ringside for Monday Night Raw next to you on Netflix, especially on a night with royal implications.
00:02:59Well, ladies and gentlemen, last week on Monday Night Raw, the return of WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella, who was interrupted by one Liv Morgan.
00:03:08I have respect, I have a championship, and I have a man.
00:03:19Speaking of your man, I'm just trying to figure out who he belongs to.
00:03:24You or Roxanne Perez? I'm confused.
00:03:29Can you congratulate her for me for taking your title shot and your man?
00:03:35You can say whatever you want, because I'm still a champion.
00:03:38And all you'll ever be is a reality show diva.
00:03:44After exchanging incendiary comments, Morgan would nail Nikki Bella with oblivion.
00:03:50I'm not here anymore, Nikki. This is my division.
00:03:54And the trash-talking would continue.
00:03:57Liv Morgan, she'll be in action later tonight against Kyrie Sane, but she kicks off Raw here tonight.
00:04:10Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Monday Night, Morgan!
00:04:18And please make some noise for the most gorgeous man in WWE.
00:04:33He is the greatest intercontinental champion of all time, Dominic Mysterio!
00:04:48Thank you, Dominic!
00:04:50Thank you, my huerita, but...
00:04:55Tonight is not about me.
00:05:06Today is all about...
00:05:09It's all about you.
00:05:12Thank you, Dominic, because respect is the exact reason why I came out here to talk about tonight.
00:05:21You see, it seems like everyone needs reminding that this is my division.
00:05:27And when you talk about my division, you talk about me.
00:05:38You see, Nikki Bella, she had to learn the hard way last week.
00:05:43And now she's sitting at home, all beat up, watching me on her television, which is exactly where she should be.
00:05:51Do you guys want to know what was worse than Nikki Bella not mentioning me last week?
00:05:57It's the fact that E.O. Sky went up to her before she came out and said,
00:06:01You paved the way for us all!
00:06:03Well, what a joke, because no one paved the way for me, especially not Nikki Bella.
00:06:09I paved my own way, and then I became the history-making, record-breaking, first and only, four-time, women's tag team champion.
00:06:27And do you guys know what that makes me?
00:06:29Because I know you guys know what that makes me.
00:06:32That makes me the greatest women's tag team champion of all time!
00:06:47So I'm not asking for respect anymore.
00:06:52I'm demanding it.
00:06:54Just like I'm demanding the rematch that I never got for the Women's World Championship.
00:07:06So E.O., we can do things the easy way, or we can do things the hard way.
00:07:13The easy way would...
00:07:15Well, we'll see if E.O. Sky wants to do things the easy way, or the hard way, because here comes the Women's World Champion.
00:07:26E.O. Sky was one of those in the locker room area who greeted the great Nikki Bella, said that Nikki was a trailblazer.
00:07:48There's so many here.
00:07:49And listen, I am having a hard time understanding exactly why it ruffled so many feathers, particularly the feathers of one Liv Morgan.
00:07:57E.O. is simply being respectful about the traditions of this industry.
00:08:19E.O. and oh!
00:08:27Hey Liv!
00:08:30Do everyone a favor?
00:08:34Shut your mouth!
00:08:42All you do is whine and show disrespect.
00:08:46You disrespected, you disrespected Nikki Vera, and you disrespected me.
00:09:01If you want to fight me, I'm right here.
00:09:06I do want to fight you, EO, but I only want to fight you for this championship.
00:09:19But if you're scared, if you're scared to fight me because we know that I've beaten you more than any other woman in this division,
00:09:26then that's okay. We don't need a fight, and you can just hand me the title.
00:09:30I'm okay with just taking it. You can totally just give it to me, and I'll be cool with that.
00:09:36I'm not handing you anything. If you want it, you have to earn it.
00:09:48You cannot just steal it like you stole dirty Dom.
00:09:57Whoa, whoa, whoa. EO, make...
00:10:01Just make this easy for Liv, and give her what she wants.
00:10:13Just like I do every single day.
00:10:17EO, EO, you should listen to Dominic because he's a smart man.
00:10:21You can just give the title a little spit shine, and then hand it off to me.
00:10:24I'll take it right now.
00:10:26Thank you. Thank you so much.
00:10:30You want it? Yeah.
00:10:31EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO.
00:10:46EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO, EO
00:11:16Eoskye, the women's world champion.
00:11:19I think it's safe to say that was not the response Liv Morgan was expecting from the women's world champion.
00:11:24Well, what did she expect?
00:11:26Eoskye, a proud champion, was just going to hand over the championship to Liv Morgan?
00:11:31Eoskye will not give away that title without a fight.
00:11:34Well, listen, Liv Morgan made a lot of valid points tonight.
00:11:36She may, in the opinion of some, deserve an opportunity to become women's world champion once again.
00:11:42But Eoskye is going to make Liv fight.
00:11:43Well, speaking of opportunities, big opportunity tonight.
00:11:46Final first round matchups of both the men's King of the Ring and the women's Queen of the Ring tournament.
00:11:51Let's take a look at the bracket and the men's side of things.
00:11:53Remember, general manager Adam Pearce added the former world champion Jey Uso to the mix tonight.
00:11:58The final spot will be decided in a fatal four-way match here on Monday Night Raw.
00:12:05Sheamus and Rusev and Big Bronson Reed and main event Jey Uso live tonight.
00:12:11And the Queen of the Ring tournament continues on the women's side.
00:12:17As we look at the brackets thus far, Roxanne Perez, Jade Cargill, and Alexa Bliss have all advanced.
00:12:22Tonight, the final fatal four-way.
00:12:25As Stephanie Bacare battles Raquel Rodriguez, Ivy Nile, and a returning empress of tomorrow, Asuka, next.
00:12:33And let's not waste any time.
00:12:42And let's not waste any time.
00:12:42No following.
00:13:12Fatal Four-Way is a first-round match in the Queen of the Ring tournament.
00:13:19Introducing first, from San Fernando, Chile, Stephanie Bacare.
00:13:28La Primera, and she is sensational, Graves.
00:13:33Arguably the hottest superstar in the entire game, be it male or female.
00:13:38Can Bacare continue her momentum into the next round of the Queen of the Ring?
00:13:42We're going to find out.
00:13:45We also have the return of Asuka live on Netflix.
00:13:55The Ticketmaster.
00:13:57Presale comes your way tomorrow, June 17th.
00:14:01Combo tickets are on sale right now.
00:14:03You go out there tonight, and you win.
00:14:18Then we'll take care of Kyrie.
00:14:20Got it.
00:14:24Things have not been going the way of Liv Morgan, so hopefully Raquel Rodriguez can put a smile on her face tonight.
00:14:33From Rio Grande Valley, Texas, representing the Judgment Day, she is one half of the Women's Tag Team Champions, Raquel Rodriguez.
00:14:52Well, Raquel made her presence felt last week here on Monday Night Raw.
00:14:58Fatal four-way match in a first-round Queen of the Ring tournament.
00:15:04And Rhea Ripley, rip-tied a little bit more.
00:15:06It looked like she's going to pick up the win, Corey.
00:15:08But Raquel would make her presence felt in an impactful way.
00:15:13Taking Rhea's eye off of the situation at hand, which opened the door for an insane elbow.
00:15:19But Roxanne Perez, who promised to help out Liv Morgan earlier in the night, did just that in her own sort of way.
00:15:27Well, she picked up the win, much as she ran up Liv Morgan, that she said to Liv later on.
00:15:33Well, hey, at least someone from Judgment Day picked up the win and didn't allow Kyrie Sane to advance.
00:15:38We heard Liv Morgan just a few moments ago deliver the mission statement to Raquel.
00:15:42It's crystal clear, because when everybody's winning, everybody gets along.
00:15:45Whether it be the Judgment Day or any other faction throughout the history of this industry,
00:15:49when everybody's winning, when everybody's making more money, everybody gets along a lot better.
00:15:56Look at the intensity etched on the face of Ivy Nile.
00:15:59Look at the intensity etched on the face of Ivy Nile.
00:16:29WWE Universe, you are not ready.
00:16:45WWE Universe, you are not ready.
00:16:53From Osaka, Japan, the imprint of tomorrow, OzKaz!
00:17:18Is the return of the four-time Women's World Champion.
00:17:24Corey, OzKaz has been out of action for a long 13 months.
00:17:2913 months for us has to have felt like multiple lifetimes to the Empress of Tomorrow,
00:17:35who is eager to re-establish her dominance in WWE.
00:17:40But with that said, the landscape is very different from that of which she left 13 months ago.
00:17:45Indeed, and Asuka has a knee brace on her left knee, underwent knee surgery.
00:17:50Cost her a year of her career, but she's back tonight.
00:17:53Fatal four-way rules.
00:17:54First woman again, pinball submission wins the matchup.
00:17:56No disqualifications, no countouts.
00:17:59The winner will head on to the semifinals Friday night on SmackDown to take on Alexa Bliss.
00:18:04Look at this, Bacare and Asuka working together.
00:18:08Oh!
00:18:08In the early moments of this one, you will see plenty of temporary alliances with the emphasis on temporary in these fatal four-way contests.
00:18:16You know, we mentioned Roxanne Perez a bit earlier on.
00:18:18Roxanne's in action Friday night on SmackDown as she takes on Jade Targill in the other semifinals of the Women's Division.
00:18:26I'm sorry, that'll be next week on Monday Night Raw.
00:18:28Friday night on SmackDown is Bliss and the winner of this match.
00:18:31Look at this, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't excited about the prospect of these two locking horns.
00:18:36Here we go, mid-ring for Kare and Asuka.
00:18:38Cover now, and Asuka kicks at one.
00:18:40Yeah, this is a dream match to many around the world.
00:18:43Both of these women are established stars in Japan.
00:18:47And now Ivy Nile taking the fight to Stephanie McCare.
00:18:51Ivy Nile is hungry, Corey, yet to win a singles championship in WWE.
00:18:55Nile trying to muscle what fell down, and you're right.
00:18:57Listen, there aren't too many women on the face of the earth you can compare to a pit bull
00:19:00who will take it as a compliment like Ivy Nile does.
00:19:03But look at the power of Raquel.
00:19:06Raquel Rodriguez, a ton of confidence as of late, dominating now.
00:19:15And again, this is a final first-round matchup in the Queen of the Ring tournament.
00:19:19Winner heads to SmackDown Friday night to take on Alexa Bliss in the semifinals.
00:19:23The other semifinal on Monday Night Raw next week.
00:19:25Roxanne Perez and Jade Cargill shoulders down and a kickout.
00:19:29And now Stephanie McCare starting to pick it up, Corey.
00:19:32Snapped suplex by the Chilean-born superstar.
00:19:36What is it that makes Stephanie so dangerous?
00:19:38Oh, that's a great question.
00:19:39I mean, Stephanie is an incredibly well-rounded competitor.
00:19:42She can handle her business on the mat.
00:19:44She can fly when necessary.
00:19:45She's incredibly tough.
00:19:46And above all, McCare is extremely confident.
00:19:49Stephanie understands just how good she is.
00:19:52Stephanie with a meteor in the corner now to Raquel Rodriguez.
00:19:54A dragon screw, and thank goodness for Asuka.
00:20:00It was the, well, the good knee.
00:20:01It might be time to call the doc back and look at getting the other knee done.
00:20:05Here comes Ivy Nile.
00:20:07But McCare.
00:20:07Back suplex by Stephanie McCare.
00:20:10The Dark Angel beginning to roll.
00:20:11You see that million-dollar smile on the face of the Dark Angel.
00:20:15I'm not sure if you can do this justice for Booker Teak for it.
00:20:17I wouldn't even try.
00:20:19McCare into the devil's kiss.
00:20:23And Raquel playing spoiler for the entire WWE Universe.
00:20:28And a five-time and current tag team champion, Raquel Rodriguez, taking over.
00:20:33She has won a fatal four-way in her career.
00:20:36We're going to do the show again tonight.
00:20:38Nice takedown by McCare.
00:20:40And maybe Rodriguez is going to suffer a devil's kiss.
00:20:47Look at this.
00:20:48Super-sized attempt, but Rodriguez just too strong.
00:20:52Yeah, the powerful Raquel with Raquel up on her shoulders.
00:20:59Asuka runs into a big kick by Rodriguez.
00:21:02Round we go.
00:21:04Raquel taking Rodriguez over the top rope.
00:21:06But Raquel still holding on.
00:21:08At least momentarily.
00:21:10And now the tear.
00:21:13On the apron.
00:21:14Oh, wait.
00:21:15We saw her do this on a ladder.
00:21:18And now on an apron.
00:21:193, 4, 5, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
00:21:25No count-outs of the squadifications.
00:21:28WWE fans get what they want.
00:21:32Raquel Rodriguez just had her face rearranged.
00:21:34Courtesy of the devil's kiss from the Dark Angel.
00:21:37La Primera lining up Rodriguez.
00:21:39And a springboard cross body.
00:21:42Keep your eyes on Asuka.
00:21:43Asuka back into the mix now.
00:21:45A winner for the Asuka lock.
00:21:46This could spell trouble for McCare.
00:21:48Got a wrestler down to the mat.
00:21:49Wrap the legs.
00:21:51McCare fighting back, though.
00:21:54Again, it speaks to the high level of technical ability and grappling game of Stephanie McCare.
00:21:59Able to ward off the Asuka lock.
00:22:01At least for the moment until Niall delivers a kick right in the grill.
00:22:05And again, you mentioned this earlier.
00:22:06The maturity and the growth now of Ivy Niall coming in there and taking advantage when the other two grapplers were in trouble.
00:22:13Every little window of opportunity, Niall has done her best to capitalize upon.
00:22:17Asuka just caught her.
00:22:18Didn't get all of it, however.
00:22:20Drives Ivy back to the ropes.
00:22:22Asuka now.
00:22:22Oh!
00:22:23A little hip attack that timed around.
00:22:25Wait.
00:22:25Inside cradle by Niall.
00:22:27Niall for the win and a kick out at two.
00:22:30Almost had a textbook example.
00:22:32Bridging German suplex.
00:22:33For the win.
00:22:34Asuka kicks it, too.
00:22:37Ivy Niall can't let herself get frustrated right now.
00:22:39Ivy understands just how close she was to advancing in this tournament.
00:22:43She needs to keep her foot on the gas pedal.
00:22:45Yeah, Ivy Niall with a huge opportunity here.
00:22:52Final first round matchup of the Queen of the Ring tournament.
00:22:55We're sold out tonight in Green Bay.
00:22:57The winner will advance to battle Alexa Bliss in the next round.
00:23:02Power being stacked.
00:23:04Raquel Rodriguez with Niall and Vicar on her shoulders.
00:23:07Asuka now from the top rope.
00:23:09Wow!
00:23:10Drop kick.
00:23:12Incredible.
00:23:13All four women down.
00:23:17But can the Empress of Tomorrow capitalize?
00:23:20Massive matchup for Asuka.
00:23:22First one in 13 months as she delivers this missile drop kick.
00:23:25And that first matchup of an injury career, you know better than anyone,
00:23:28is so important for your psyche.
00:23:30And a lot of superstars come back.
00:23:32They return from an injury.
00:23:32And they're a little bit tentative between the ropes.
00:23:34We haven't seen any of that from Asuka thus far.
00:23:37Asuka with well-placed kicks.
00:23:39This is vintage Asuka here.
00:23:43A striking machine.
00:23:45The former Royal Lumber winner, money-in-the-bank contract winner, four-time world champion, four-time tag team champion.
00:23:55Asuka taking the fight to Raquel Rodriguez.
00:23:57Expert level striking from the Empress of Tomorrow.
00:24:07And Asuka starting to roll.
00:24:08Raquel felt the coat breaker.
00:24:10Backs into the corner now.
00:24:11And Asuka with a kick right to the midsection.
00:24:13I mean, Nile suffers one as well.
00:24:15And Asuka's rolling.
00:24:18Waist lock.
00:24:18Nile missed wildly.
00:24:20Boom!
00:24:20Oh, big knee!
00:24:22Cover by Asuka.
00:24:24To advance to the semifinals.
00:24:26And Bakker makes sure it doesn't happen.
00:24:27And the talent in the ring right now is incredible.
00:24:33And what we're seeing out of Stephanie Bakker is so difficult.
00:24:35Her ability to remain calm in the heat of battle.
00:24:39Asuka now measuring Stephanie Bakker yet again.
00:24:43Two international superstars.
00:24:46Asuka one of the greatest of all time.
00:24:49No doubt.
00:24:49Stephanie Bakker showing absolutely no fear.
00:24:52Certainly a professional respect.
00:24:54But this is what it's all about.
00:24:58Reversal.
00:24:58Bakker sent into the ropes.
00:25:00Shoulder tackle Asuka.
00:25:02Just fires her up even more.
00:25:07And for all of her experience,
00:25:09I don't know if the Dark Angels ever experienced anything quite like Asuka.
00:25:14Number of head puts to Asuka.
00:25:15Asuka still on her feet.
00:25:16Oh, no fear.
00:25:22Asuka caught her.
00:25:23What a collision.
00:25:27Now Bakker to the other side with a knee.
00:25:32Man, what a matchup to kick off Monday Night Raw tonight.
00:25:35So much on the line.
00:25:37Not to mention, we've got a king of the ring.
00:25:39Fatal four-way still to come later in the evening.
00:25:41My suplex by Bakker.
00:25:49And Stephanie taking her time.
00:25:51Measuring Asuka.
00:25:52Back to her feet.
00:25:53Asuka to the corner.
00:25:54Bakker up over the top.
00:25:55Rolls through.
00:25:57Drop kick.
00:25:58Drops Asuka.
00:26:00And again, favoring the right knee that she tweaked earlier, Corey.
00:26:03Good come into play as this match progresses.
00:26:05Double underhook by Bakker.
00:26:06Has Asuka straight up.
00:26:08Oh!
00:26:08Down goes Asuka.
00:26:09And again, the knee given out.
00:26:12And Stephanie Bakker.
00:26:13That slight hesitation there may have cost her.
00:26:15Well, Ivy Nile looking to capitalize off of Bakker's hard work.
00:26:18Hoisting up Asuka.
00:26:19Here we go!
00:26:20Down goes Asuka.
00:26:21Ivy Nile to advance.
00:26:22In the tournament.
00:26:23Bakker breaks things up.
00:26:27You can still see Stephanie heavily favoring the right knee.
00:26:30Looking to muscle up Ivy Nile.
00:26:32Perhaps for the SVB backbreaker.
00:26:34That's how she won last week.
00:26:35And Bakker now.
00:26:36Ooh!
00:26:37Kip right to the face.
00:26:39And Raquel Rodriguez with a big boot.
00:26:41Raquel not out here for style points.
00:26:47And now Rodriguez looking for a Tejano ball.
00:26:51There it is!
00:26:51Now goes Bakker.
00:26:52Stacks her up for the win.
00:26:54Meanwhile.
00:26:55Uh-oh!
00:26:56Ha-ha-ha!
00:26:57Bobby's back!
00:27:02Rhea Ripley just crossed Raquel Rodriguez.
00:27:06Turnabout is fair play.
00:27:09Rhea didn't forget and she sure as hell.
00:27:11The tie!
00:27:12Doesn't forgive!
00:27:18Ripley sends Rodriguez into the ring.
00:27:22Rhea's revenge tonight in Green Bay.
00:27:25But watch Asuka.
00:27:27Asuka's calling that.
00:27:28The Empress Impact.
00:27:31Asuka's in the semi-finals.
00:27:32Here is your winner, Asuka!
00:27:41Raquel cost Rhea last week.
00:27:43Rhea cost Raquel this week.
00:27:46Asuka's heading to the semi-finals.
00:27:48Friday night on SmackDown to take on Alexa Bliss.
00:27:52Alexa Bliss, you better say your prayers that you are in fact ready for Asuka.
00:27:58Take a look at this epic Tejana bomb delivered by Rodriguez which may have earned her entry into the next round.
00:28:06But Rhea Ripley would rear her head and exact revenge on Raquel Rodriguez.
00:28:15Riptide on the floor which allowed Asuka to capitalize with the Empress Impact.
00:28:22Hip attack lights out Raquel.
00:28:25Thank you, Rhea.
00:28:30Let's get up to the ring and our own Cassie Kelly.
00:28:37Asuka, congratulations.
00:28:39First match back in over a year and you won at Advance in this Queen of the Ring tournament.
00:28:44How you feel and tell me what's the plan from here?
00:28:46The fire didn't die!
00:28:58It's still alive!
00:29:03I'll be the Queen of the Ring!
00:29:07No one is ready for Asuka!
00:29:22Well, it's coming Friday night on SmackDown.
00:29:25The first of the semi-finals in the Queen of the Ring tournament.
00:29:28And it's interesting, Corey.
00:29:29Alexa Bliss and Asuka were once tag team champions together.
00:29:34And now they have to battle it out for a berth in the finals of the Queen of the Ring.
00:29:39You've got something as coveted as the Queen of the Ring and the guaranteed title opportunity that comes with it.
00:29:44The past may as well be a million years ago.
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00:30:04Well, ladies and gentlemen, our main event last week was a classic.
00:30:08Gunther vs. Jey Uso.
00:30:10The World Heavyweight Championship.
00:30:20At WrestleMania, Jey Uso tapped out Gunther tonight.
00:30:25The rematch the world has been salivating for.
00:30:30Jey Uso with his son supporting him here tonight.
00:30:33I'm going to choke you out.
00:30:35I'm going to take my North Heavyweight Championship.
00:30:39We're going to win it back.
00:30:40The same way I walk out of WrestleMania.
00:30:45World Heavyweight Champion.
00:30:47The punishment he's taken over the past couple of weeks.
00:30:51There's no way Jey is 100% tonight.
00:30:54Going to kill him now, Jey.
00:30:57Jey Uso now.
00:30:59Uso's flash.
00:31:03Gunther kicks out.
00:31:05You see Jey Uso favoring his midsection.
00:31:09Gunther, though, realizes Uso's wounded.
00:31:12And he's waiting to take out his strength.
00:31:16No, not the powerball.
00:31:19Gunther with a spear of his own.
00:31:22Jey's still in it.
00:31:24Digging down deep.
00:31:27But Gunther drags him back down on the mat again.
00:31:30This audience willing Jey back into this.
00:31:32Do something, please.
00:31:35Now Uso into the sweeper.
00:31:37Jey's in WrestleMania.
00:31:39It's Gunther going to come out again.
00:31:40And now Gunther again wraps it in.
00:31:53He's out, Cole.
00:31:54He is out.
00:31:55Gunther becomes the new World Champion.
00:31:59It is once again the dawning of the Ring Generals era.
00:32:04Gunther is once again World Heavyweight Champion.
00:32:08He is the new World Heavyweight Champion.
00:32:20The Ring General.
00:32:22Gunther is here live on Netflix.
00:32:24Gunther is here live on Netflix.
00:32:24Hey.
00:32:41Let's go talk strategy back.
00:32:43Sis, medical hasn't exactly cleared me for any more
00:32:46What I can do today.
00:32:48I guess I'll go handle it myself then
00:32:52Wait, what do you think?
00:32:54Oh, Dom, just before you go
00:32:55Remind me again why I've got to match your AJ Styles
00:32:58Because I thought you knew that me and Finn were going after the tag titles
00:33:01Yeah, but, you know, AJ's been breathing down my neck
00:33:04It's coming after my title
00:33:05And, you know, just take care of him
00:33:07And then next week you can go back to the tag titles
00:33:09Promise?
00:33:10Yeah, I'm sure anyway, don't worry
00:33:11I'll be out there tonight to get your back
00:33:13To make sure everything goes smooth, alright?
00:33:15Actually, Finn
00:33:16You were supposed to take care of AJ Styles a couple weeks ago
00:33:21So, I think it's best if you stay back and hold down the fort
00:33:24I think you're right
00:33:31I think I should stay back here and hold down the fort
00:33:33But I think you should be out there watching JB's back
00:33:37And you make sure everything goes smooth
00:33:39Alright, and if you're in, let's go
00:33:43Best of eating
00:33:45Hey, uh
00:33:49Raquel
00:33:50Don't worry about what Liv was saying
00:33:52I think you're doing great, okay?
00:33:54Thanks, Finn
00:33:55And, you know, speaking about great
00:34:00Roxanne
00:34:01I know Liv said
00:34:03She wants to handle things herself
00:34:05But hear me out
00:34:06I've got my deal
00:34:07Come with me, alright?
00:34:08Five, two, four in live
00:34:10Once in, let's go
00:34:27High, three, three, four in the world
00:34:27Yes, love
00:34:29Thank you
00:34:30Yea Jet
00:34:31To go
00:34:31вже
00:34:32I hope you're doing great
00:34:33Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the World Heavyweight Champion, the Ring General, Gunter!
00:34:55Corey Gunter tapped out to Jey Uso at WrestleMania.
00:34:59He was embarrassed and humiliated by that, and it stuck in his claw for two straight months.
00:35:06And he did what he promised he was going to do last week with back the world title.
00:35:11I'm going to recommend you don't bring those facts up any longer, because unlike your other partner, I'm not going to cover your ass.
00:35:16I didn't think you would.
00:35:18Gunter has vowed to restore the World Heavyweight Championship to its sacred status.
00:35:24We are seeing the Ring General at his finest.
00:35:27He's sure there was a few-month rough patch, but Gunter endured and is now back at the top of the mountain where he so belongs.
00:35:35He did say on social media that it was clear to him that Jey Uso doesn't have what it takes.
00:35:41He said, I am on top of the world.
00:35:44As long as I lace up my boots, that's where you can find me.
00:35:48I won't argue with you there, Corey.
00:36:02I'm impressed each and every time this man's in the ring.
00:36:06Gunter is one, gunter.
00:36:10Gary Benira, gunter.
00:36:13It just looks right, doesn't it?
00:36:25It just looks right, doesn't it?
00:36:37Celebration befit of the new World Heavyweight Champion.
00:36:41Go, go, go, go!
00:36:43Go, go, go!
00:36:43Go, go!
00:36:46Go, go!
00:36:47Come, soprattutto!
00:36:48Gary Benira, gunter, gunter!
00:37:04I'm sorry, this is wrong.
00:37:07This is burn!
00:37:08at Wrestlemania
00:37:38no no guys, I'm mad enough to admit that at Wrestlemania
00:37:52Jey Uso was the better man
00:38:00he was the better man for one night
00:38:05because on every other single night, I am untouchable
00:38:19and I know, I heard all the rumors, I heard all the chatter about what's next for me
00:38:33no no no no no, definitely not that guy
00:38:37I cast him out in front of his family, he learned his lesson
00:38:45I don't care about rumors
00:38:47I care about the reality
00:38:49and the reality is that Seth Rollins holds the money in the bank contract
00:38:54and I got what he wants
00:38:58so Seth, let me talk directly to you
00:39:04a few weeks ago
00:39:06you said to me
00:39:08when I win your World Dayweight Championship bag
00:39:12I'm a target
00:39:14so well
00:39:16since I'm a target
00:39:18I wanna make it very easy for you
00:39:22I am right here
00:39:26so don't waste no more time
00:39:32I am a target
00:39:36I am a target
00:39:38so do it
00:39:52you really don't matter
00:39:54or get out of your face
00:39:56somewhere
00:39:59BANG!
00:40:00BANG!
00:40:48Don't be confused, Gunther.
00:40:50It's all good.
00:40:52It's all good.
00:40:54Because tonight is your night.
00:40:58Tonight.
00:40:59I'm here to celebrate you winning the World Heavyweight Championship.
00:41:04Because I've been there before.
00:41:06I understand how proud you must feel.
00:41:09So, congratulations.
00:41:12Just wanted to put a little note on tonight.
00:41:16And tell you how proud I was of you.
00:41:20You know what, though?
00:41:22One thing.
00:41:23Before I go.
00:41:24A few months ago.
00:41:28You started something with me and my family in Atlanta, Georgia.
00:41:32And I am going to make sure that I end it in Atlanta, Georgia.
00:41:46July the 12th, Saturday night, main event.
00:41:56You're mine.
00:41:58Because you're next.
00:42:04You're next.
00:42:10Oh, yeah.
00:42:13Champ.
00:42:14Bring it back.
00:42:16In Atlanta, Walter.
00:42:18The rumors are true.
00:42:19July 12th is three weeks from Saturday.
00:42:37Saturday night's main event.
00:42:40And it's only appropriate.
00:42:42It's in Atlanta.
00:42:56Well, ladies and gentlemen, as we digest all of this, we want to tell you that up next,
00:43:01AJ Styles, J.D. McDonough, in a match presented by Cash App.
00:43:11July the 12th, Saturday night, main event.
00:43:18You're mine.
00:43:20Because you're next.
00:43:33Well, we can now confirm it has been made official.
00:43:38July 12th, Atlanta, Georgia.
00:43:40Saturday night's main event.
00:43:42The ring general, the world heavyweight champion, Gunther, will defend his title against the WWE Hall of Famer,
00:43:50the one and only, Goldberg.
00:43:53And ladies and gentlemen, you have an opportunity to experience the nonstop excitement in Atlanta
00:44:00at both Saturday night's main event and Evolution.
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00:44:13Saturday night's main event, Saturday, July 12th, the 13th on Sunday's Evolution.
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00:44:22And I'll tell you what, I am still buzzing, Corey.
00:44:26I cannot wait for the opportunity to be involved in calling the matchup between Gunther and Goldberg
00:44:32three weeks from Saturday.
00:44:33I'm still buzzing just from being ringside out of the roof was going to come off the rest center.
00:44:38Unbelievable.
00:44:39Goldberg returns, and he's gunning for the ring general.
00:44:47Goldberg, a current Hall of Famer.
00:44:49No doubt this man is a future Hall of Famer.
00:44:53And his opponent, from Jamesville, Georgia, winged at 220 pounds, the phenomenal A.J. Stiles!
00:45:12There's so much to talk about in this matchup tonight.
00:45:16First, let's talk about A.J. Stiles.
00:45:19He'd love to win a second Intercontinental Championship in his career.
00:45:22And Dominic Mysterio got himself in trouble here, Corey.
00:45:26He ran his mouth to Stiles a number of times, and now A.J. Stiles is gunning for him.
00:45:31So what does Dominic do?
00:45:32He asked the Judgment Day to do his dirty work for him.
00:45:36First been Balor, and now tonight, J.D. McDonough.
00:45:38Why run with a crew at all if they won't watch your back for you?
00:45:42Dom, as the Intercontinental Champion, simply doing what's expected of any group.
00:45:45Yeah, but since Dominic Mysterio won the Intercontinental Championship,
00:45:49he has rarely, if ever, helped out the members of the Judgment Day.
00:45:54But as soon as he needs help, oh boy, he's out here to help J.D. McDonough tonight.
00:46:00Oh, would you listen to yourself?
00:46:01Do you have any idea how physically demanding the life of Dominic Mysterio is?
00:46:05Competing and defending the Intercontinental Championship against the best in the world.
00:46:10Making sure that Liv Morgan is content and satisfied all the time.
00:46:14It's a full-time gig for Dirty Dom.
00:46:16I saw him in the barber chair today.
00:46:18I don't understand what Josh was doing, because Dominic still has a full head of hair.
00:46:21It's all getting lined up, keeping that mustache tight, Michael Cole.
00:46:26A.J. Stiles, J.D. McDonough.
00:46:28First time these two men have ever met one-on-one in the ring.
00:46:31Nice takedown by Stiles, the former two-time WWE Champion.
00:46:34These are two world-class mat technicians.
00:46:37A.J. Stiles with the experience advantage.
00:46:39But J.D. McDonough, despite all of your incessant jokes about the size of his cranium,
00:46:43is a threat, a true force to be reckoned with in this game,
00:46:47an unbelievably skilled wrestler.
00:46:49Yeah, no doubt about that.
00:46:50And just a tremendous heart and resilience as well.
00:46:54Back in December, nasty crash onto our announce table.
00:46:57And we thought his career was over.
00:46:59He was able to come back and still compete at a high level here.
00:47:03McDonough, former World Tag Team Champion,
00:47:06and mentioned that he and Finn Balor would love to win back the gold,
00:47:10currently held by the New Day.
00:47:12I think the future is extremely bright for J.D. McDonough,
00:47:15despite the fact that he was dealt a rough hand of cards by life.
00:47:18Shoulders down.
00:47:18And now J.D. McDonough going to stack up A.J.
00:47:24Back and forth to go here.
00:47:26Not J.D.'s fault.
00:47:27He was born with the skull of a Minecraft character.
00:47:30And look at this.
00:47:31Head scissor escape by McDonough.
00:47:33And McDonough now in control.
00:47:37A.J.
00:47:37Styles beat Chad Gable last week in a classic matchup on Monday Night Raw.
00:47:41Oh, nice bridge out of this by McDonough, at least momentarily.
00:47:45And now using that oversized cranium to balance himself and, well,
00:47:49helped him get out of that predicament into a backslide.
00:47:52A.J.
00:47:52turns things around.
00:47:53Oh, I think it looks like A.J.
00:47:54was thinking about a Styles flash.
00:47:55J.D.
00:47:56sensed it coming and got out of Dodge in a hurry.
00:47:58I want to talk about A.J.
00:47:59Styles.
00:48:00As the WWE Universe begins to sing along,
00:48:03Styles truly is a timeless competitor.
00:48:05A.J.
00:48:06has been very open and honest recently that there might not be a lot of time left in his career.
00:48:10So Styles wants to make absolutely certain that his last few years,
00:48:13however long that run may be, is at the top of the game.
00:48:16Well, that's one of the things that Dominic is, well, preying on as well.
00:48:20The age of A.J.
00:48:21Styles.
00:48:21He's poked fun at it.
00:48:22Called him an old man.
00:48:25J.D.
00:48:26McDonough may be prematurely celebrated.
00:48:28Yeah, and that's the class act that Dominic is still doing.
00:48:31What is wrong with Dirty Dom applauding his Judgment Day stablemate?
00:48:36He was simply cheering on J.D.
00:48:37McDonough for a job well done.
00:48:39That is what he said about A.J.
00:48:40Styles.
00:48:40It's also the way that he's treated his father.
00:48:42Oh, look at this.
00:48:43Uh-oh.
00:48:44Styles trying to wrestle him down the mat.
00:48:45Maybe into a calf crusher here.
00:48:47Styles turns it around and now tries to lock it in.
00:48:49It does.
00:48:50A.D. McDonough in a world of trouble.
00:48:52Scrambling, trying to reach the bottom rope.
00:48:54And A.J.
00:48:54pulls him back to the center of the ring.
00:48:56Styles now.
00:48:56What a move by A.J.
00:48:58Styles.
00:48:59Fantastic reversal by Styles.
00:49:00Maintaining the pressure on this calf crusher submission.
00:49:03And look at Dominic forcing the rope toward his partner.
00:49:07And, uh, it looked to me like Dom might have just been a little off balance.
00:49:11He's trying to sturdy himself.
00:49:12Oh, that's what it is.
00:49:13Yeah.
00:49:13That way Sean Pettit catching him in the act.
00:49:15And can I just say what a great guy Dirty Dom happens to be?
00:49:17I saw him at the airport last night.
00:49:19And the first thing he did was come up and wished me a Happy Father's Day.
00:49:21He said he'd been jealous his entire life.
00:49:24He'd never been able to celebrate.
00:49:25Well, I know that he didn't wish his dad a Happy Father's Day, so at least he wished some of that.
00:49:29I don't think there's an Eddie's grave already, mate.
00:49:31Uh-oh, uh-oh.
00:49:32A.J. Styles now.
00:49:34This is a mistake by Styles taking his eye off the globe.
00:49:37Maybe not.
00:49:37He's grabbing Dominic.
00:49:38Oh!
00:49:40Takes out A.J. Styles.
00:49:42Told ya.
00:49:43Now you're going to tell me Dominic sacrificed himself, too.
00:49:49That's a great point.
00:49:50I have to give Dominic Mysterio credit.
00:49:53It was because of his actions moments ago that turned this match around for J.D. McDonough,
00:49:58his Judgment Day stablemate.
00:50:00What's today?
00:50:01June 15th.
00:50:01I'm going to write this down because you just gave Dom credit.
00:50:04So I also have a question about the Judgment Day.
00:50:07And you've been watching, Corey.
00:50:08This whole Finn Balor situation, is he trying to do good by the Judgment Day?
00:50:12Or is he trying to drive a wedge in the group?
00:50:14Listen, I think there's a lot of turmoil within the Judgment Day because you've got a lot of
00:50:18people trying to do their own things individually, which sometimes can come at the cost of the
00:50:22unit.
00:50:23You've got Dirty Dom, the reigning Intercontinental Champion.
00:50:25Everybody should be stoked about that.
00:50:27Unfortunately for a superstar the caliber of Finn Balor, that may mean less opportunity.
00:50:32That's why it's of the utmost importance for J.D. McDonough to come out here, get the job
00:50:35done against A.J. Styles, and then the Judgment Day as a unit can move forward.
00:50:39Well, Roxanne Perez has not been welcomed with open arms by some members of Judgment Day,
00:50:45Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez.
00:50:49Although Finn continues to bring her around.
00:50:52Well, Roxanne Perez is a world-class competitor.
00:50:55She's a great addition to any faction.
00:50:57Just so happens to be the Judgment Day right now.
00:50:59What a clothesline by Styles.
00:51:01And now A.J. with that sliding, running forearm.
00:51:03And A.J. Styles starting to take over.
00:51:05And this is what I talk about when I say A.J. Styles is timeless.
00:51:09The man seems immune to aging.
00:51:11Just moving forward at the same speed, the same pace as always.
00:51:15Ushiguroshi across the neck.
00:51:17Here's the cover.
00:51:18Hook of the leg.
00:51:19And a kick out.
00:51:20I haven't heard that in years.
00:51:22It's a deep cut for you.
00:51:25Styles thought he had J.D. McDonough.
00:51:29A.J. taking his time, surveying the situation.
00:51:39There are very few situations, if any, left in this game that A.J. Styles hasn't experienced and excelled at.
00:51:45And here's the problem.
00:51:46Oh, Dominic.
00:51:47Oh, he was in the big cranium to his advantage.
00:51:49Like a cinder block.
00:51:50Here's the problem Dominic has.
00:51:52If J.D.
00:51:53Oh, wow.
00:51:54Brain buster.
00:51:55Cover for the win.
00:51:56On Styles.
00:51:57Isn't it enough?
00:51:57Kick out at two.
00:51:58I'm going to cut you off because we're about a half a second away from Dominic not having any problems.
00:52:03Thanks to J.D. McDonough and this hellacious brain buster that nearly put Styles down for three.
00:52:09And Dominic needs J.D. to win here.
00:52:10He can't keep running from Styles.
00:52:14We talk at great length about the pit bull mentality of A.J. Styles.
00:52:18It's why A.J. has made it to the pinnacle of this industry on multiple occasions.
00:52:22You know, McDonough is one of those guys, Corey, that you just feel is on the cusp of a breakout at some point.
00:52:29I completely agree with you.
00:52:30And I think coming back after the injury that McDonough sustained is a clean slate, a fresh opportunity.
00:52:35You can see physically he's in perhaps the best shape of his career.
00:52:39J.D. just needs the chips to fall his way once.
00:52:42And if he capitalizes, it could be a very, very bright future.
00:52:45Yeah.
00:52:45A win over Styles would propel him to big heights if he can pull that off tonight.
00:52:49It's a very big if, however.
00:52:51J.D. going for Brogue, looking for a superplex off the top turnbuckle.
00:52:55This could end it for Styles, but A.J. going to keep fighting.
00:52:58McDonough trying to balance himself and, oh, knocked down to the mat.
00:53:03And Styles been through a lot in this matchup.
00:53:08Quite sure what A.J.'s...
00:53:10I don't know if A.J. got hung up.
00:53:12Perhaps he could have pulled something that had caught himself on the top rope.
00:53:18A.J. taking a second to reposition.
00:53:19Well, and Dominic looking to take advantage of Styles and the distraction there once again by the Intercontinental Champion.
00:53:26It speaks to how cagey and crafty Dom can be.
00:53:29And J.D. McDonough looking to take advantage.
00:53:32Nice takedown by Styles.
00:53:35And quickly.
00:53:36Uh-oh, uh-oh.
00:53:37The Styles clasher, as Wade Barrett said last week, the Styles flash.
00:53:42The flash clasher.
00:53:43Kick out.
00:53:44No win for Styles.
00:53:46A.J. Styles with the victory.
00:53:48The winner, the phenomenal A.J. Styles.
00:53:55A.J. Styles is able to win the Dominic.
00:53:58Oh, no.
00:53:58A cheap shot.
00:53:59Pele kicked by Styles.
00:54:00A.J. sent up and over to the outside floor.
00:54:06Oh!
00:54:06Blocks the Intercontinental Champion.
00:54:08And now Finn Balor coming to the aid of Dominic Mysterio.
00:54:13Thank goodness.
00:54:14And A.J. Styles making his intentions known.
00:54:30Dominic Mysterio cannot run forever.
00:54:34A.J. would love to get another crack at being a two-time Intercontinental Champion.
00:54:39Could be looking into a crystal ball for the Judgment Day.
00:54:46But look, Finn and Dom looking to hatch some sort of attack here.
00:54:50And J.D. as well.
00:54:51Styles is surrounded.
00:54:52Here they come!
00:54:53And A.J. Styles outwitting the Judgment Day.
00:55:02He's not the Intercontinental Champion, but Corey.
00:55:05He may well be sometime down the road.
00:55:07Styles remembers that feeling well.
00:55:09Would love to experience the Intercontinental Gold yet again.
00:55:13Take it back to the closing moments of this.
00:55:16A.J. Styles ripping McDonough off the canvas.
00:55:19Styles clashed, shoulders down.
00:55:22And A.J. staring a hole through Dirty Dom on the outside.
00:55:27And then Dom would join for a little extracurricular activity.
00:55:30Four on from Styles and Finn Balor to the rescue
00:55:33of the Intercontinental Champion.
00:55:36A.J. Styles on a roll.
00:55:47Maxine, Natty, Sauer, what's the crack?
00:55:51Tell me.
00:55:52Let me bulldoze our buddy.
00:55:53How are we still doing?
00:55:54He's doing good.
00:55:55He'll be back soon.
00:55:55But big match tonight.
00:55:57How are you feeling?
00:55:57And from one bet to another, take care of Rusev for us.
00:56:00No.
00:56:00No problem, Natty.
00:56:02You just need some tough love, you know?
00:56:04Time to bully the bully.
00:56:07Sheamus!
00:56:10Kick his ass!
00:56:12Sheamus looking to become a repeat King of the Ring winner.
00:56:23First matchup tonight.
00:56:24Meanwhile, Bayley returned last week for the first time since being taken out before WrestleMania.
00:56:30Well, those two continue to argue.
00:56:36Bayley's here live on Netflix.
00:56:42Well, WrestleMania is headed back to Las Vegas.
00:56:45It's experienced a non-stop excitement.
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00:57:04Monday Night Raw sold out tonight in Titletown, Green Bay, Wisconsin.
00:57:12Live on Netflix and presented by Snickers.
00:57:17We are live from the rest center, which just so happens to be next door to the legendary Lambeau Field.
00:57:23And here representing the Green Bay Packers, safety Evan Williams.
00:57:28In this beautiful championship rep in Green Bay and Titletown, here on Monday Night Raw.
00:57:36Good night, baby.
00:57:47No matter.
00:57:55Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome...
00:57:58Bayley!
00:58:02Well, Corey, speaking of titles, this woman was supposed to have a tag team championship match at WrestleMania.
00:58:09But it never happened.
00:58:10Because just before the show of shows, Becky Lynch attacked her, took her spot.
00:58:16Bayley would be out of action for two months.
00:58:18I think it's safe to say that Bayley has spent the last few weeks seething about what happened during WrestleMania season.
00:58:25But this unfortunately isn't my story to tell.
00:58:28Bayley is here.
00:58:29She is live.
00:58:30And I have a feeling we are about to hear exactly what's on the role model's mind.
00:58:35We returned last week with an attack on Becky Lynch.
00:58:38She spoke to Bayley a bit earlier today.
00:58:44She said, you ain't seen nothing yet.
00:58:47I can't believe she actually spoke to you.
00:58:49She did.
00:58:50And then she realized it wasn't you, and she stopped.
00:58:52She said, you ain't seen nothing yet.
00:59:03It feels so amazing to be back, I miss you guys so much, but we do have, I hear you guys
00:59:18trying to sing.
00:59:23All right, we'll get there, we'll get there.
00:59:33All right, you guys all know the classic quote, you don't know what you have till it's gone.
00:59:55But in this case, every time I step into this ring, I know exactly what I have.
01:00:05I know exactly what it feels like to step in here, and I don't take it for granted, I don't
01:00:09take those chants for granted, I don't take you guys singing my song for granted, because
01:00:14every single time I get an opportunity to be in front of you guys, I revel in it.
01:00:21It's what I was born to do.
01:00:25This is what's most important to me, this is what I put my heart and my soul into every
01:00:34single night.
01:00:41And two months ago, I was stripped of an opportunity.
01:00:48I was robbed of a WrestleMania match.
01:00:55I was robbed of an opportunity to go after the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships, a division
01:01:03that I hold near and dear to my heart.
01:01:06But luckily for me, I don't come in here day in and day out, raw, SmackDown, NXT, every
01:01:21single day losing sleep, putting my body on the line just for one night.
01:01:25I don't do it for the big moments, I don't do it for the championships, I don't do it only
01:01:33for WrestleMania, I do it for nights like tonight, for people like you.
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01:02:07If you think you taking me out for WrestleMania hurt me, if you think it broke me, I want
01:02:17you to know that you're wrong, that it healed me, Becky, that it made me better, Becky,
01:02:22that it made me stronger.
01:02:37Now, I may have said in the past, hell, even right up to WrestleMania, how much it bothers
01:02:46me, how much you've been a chip on my shoulder, that you've always just been two steps ahead.
01:02:51You've always been just two runs ahead right up there, but I could never quite make it
01:02:56there.
01:02:56Yeah, that ate at me, Becky.
01:03:00But you know what?
01:03:02I'm climbing that ladder, Becky, and I'm coming straight for you.
01:03:06And I'm knocking you down, and I'm taking everything that you took from me.
01:03:11So you better get your ass out here right now.
01:03:19Wow, and impassioned and fired up Bailey tonight.
01:03:24Bailey never short on passion, has it in over and abundance this evening.
01:03:29Here comes the man doing her best troll job, decked out in Bears gear.
01:03:36And she is indeed the women's intercontinental champion, albeit in controversial fashion.
01:03:49But she knocked off Lyra Valkyria during the championship.
01:03:53Look at the smug look on the face of Becky Lynch, holding the intercontinental championship
01:03:59high above her head for the world to see.
01:04:33They beat you last time.
01:04:55I've always been a chip on your shoulder.
01:04:57I've always been a chip on your shoulder.
01:04:59You and me, we're the same.
01:05:01We were never meant to be the top of this business, but you accept being second fiddle.
01:05:06I don't.
01:05:10Much, much like the Packers.
01:05:12You, you, you would always rather have your group of little friends than your legacy.
01:05:25I would always, always prefer to have my legacy than a group of fake-ass friends.
01:05:31Legacy.
01:05:32You want to talk about legacy, Becky?
01:05:34I've built a legacy.
01:05:35I'm a future Hall of Famer, if I do say so myself.
01:05:38Right, Michael Cole?
01:05:39That's right.
01:05:39I've built my legacy, and I'm so confident in my legacy that I don't mind help bringing
01:05:44along the locker room with me.
01:05:46I don't mind bringing people that need help.
01:05:49Oh, okay, yeah, the people, the people, you fight for the people, you fight for the people.
01:05:54I used to fight for the people, but the people stopped fighting for me, so I stopped fighting
01:06:00for the people.
01:06:01And hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, here's
01:06:07a secret, the people stopped fighting for you, too.
01:06:11You want to know the proof?
01:06:13When I took you out of WrestleMania and I walked out, down that route, nobody gave a damn about
01:06:20you.
01:06:24Nobody cared that you weren't there.
01:06:26They all cheered for me, didn't you?
01:06:29Did you hear yourself?
01:06:31You sound like an idiot.
01:06:32Everybody can see it here.
01:06:34These people can see it here.
01:06:36You're so insecure, Becky.
01:06:39You are so worried about what they think.
01:06:43You took a whole year off, and you were so worried whether they would boo you or whether
01:06:48they would cheer you that you had to take me out.
01:06:52You didn't know if they were going to care if you came back.
01:06:55You had to be a surprise.
01:06:56You took me out.
01:06:57And 24 hours later, it still didn't sit right with you.
01:07:01You probably couldn't sleep.
01:07:02And you had to take out Lyra, too, because you couldn't hack it if they were going to boo
01:07:09You are cheering.
01:07:10And they cheered for that, too, didn't they?
01:07:13Yeah.
01:07:14They cheered for that, too.
01:07:16Becky.
01:07:18Do you even remember what it feels like to have to fight for everything?
01:07:24To have to fight for opportunities like WrestleMania, to have to fight for opportunities for a championship.
01:07:30Do you remember that?
01:07:31Or is your head too far up your ass?
01:07:38That you just don't know what it's like anymore?
01:07:41No, actually, I don't.
01:07:43I don't remember what it's like.
01:07:45Do you remember what gold feels like?
01:07:54I don't, actually.
01:07:56Why don't you remind me, Becky?
01:07:58Huh?
01:07:59Why don't you remind me?
01:08:01Get over here.
01:08:02Step to me, huh?
01:08:03Step to me, huh?
01:08:04Oh, yeah, okay, okay.
01:08:06Sit against the ropes.
01:08:07I'm not going to turn my back to you.
01:08:09Why don't you remind me what gold feels like?
01:08:11I ain't going to turn my back to you, because you're sneaky.
01:08:15But, okay, you want a little match?
01:08:17You can have a little match, but not in Green Bay.
01:08:25And not for my title.
01:08:27See you in Columbus.
01:08:30Oh, and a cheap shot.
01:08:32Bailey made Becky pay.
01:08:37You know, Corey, from where I sit, Bailey made a lot of sense.
01:08:46Becky seems delusional.
01:08:50Perhaps she's losing confidence.
01:08:51Perhaps she's trying to prove to herself that she belongs where she was at at this point in her career.
01:08:57Yeah, this may surprise you, but I fully agree with you.
01:09:00The goal from what we just heard from Bailey, that is the woman who cares about this, who loves this, who will fight to the last breath for this.
01:09:08Becky used to be that.
01:09:09Bailey is now.
01:09:10Becky's taking things for granted.
01:09:13Let's head back to our own Kathy Kelly.
01:09:17Yeah, guys, I am here with Jay Uso.
01:09:19And Jay, minor setback for you last week.
01:09:22Ruger, now the World Heavyweight Champion.
01:09:24So tell me, how important is tonight's King of the Ring match for you?
01:09:27It's very important, Kathy.
01:09:29Very important.
01:09:30I won my first heavyweight championship from him.
01:09:33I got his respect.
01:09:35He won the championship back from me.
01:09:37He got my respect.
01:09:39So as far as I take it, Uso, it's one and one.
01:09:42He can look past Seth Rollins.
01:09:44He can look past Goldberg.
01:09:45But we're going to run it back, Kathy.
01:09:47You know what I'm saying?
01:09:47If that means going to King of the Ring Tournament to get back my World Heavyweight Championship, say less.
01:09:53Four letters.
01:09:55One word.
01:09:56U-U-E.
01:09:59Thanks so much, Jay.
01:10:01Jay Uso is focused tonight, but he needs to go through that man, Bronson Reed, and Sheamus.
01:10:09Rusev is ready.
01:10:11It's our main event.
01:10:12It's the final Mets matchup in the first round of the King of the Ring Tournament tonight.
01:10:17The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
01:10:35Introducing first from Yamaguchi, Japan, Kairi Sane!
01:10:43Kairi Sane missed a number of months earlier this year due to injury.
01:10:49She's returned in the best shape of her career, she said, and she's been on quite the hot streak.
01:10:54Kairi Sane's in action against Liv Morgan live on Netflix.
01:10:59AJ, thank you for returning this in a timely fashion.
01:11:13I'll make sure that it gets back to Dirty Dom eventually.
01:11:17But I have some good news.
01:11:19You have an opportunity to get this back permanently because it's been made official.
01:11:23At Night of Champions, it's AJ Styles versus Dominic Mysterio for the Intercontinental Championship.
01:11:33Hey Nick.
01:11:34Bailey, listen.
01:11:35I heard what Becky had to say out there.
01:11:38It's been made official.
01:11:39But I've added a little twist.
01:11:41See, the way I see it is that at WrestleMania, Becky took a title match from you.
01:11:48So, the way I see it, you're owed the title match.
01:11:51So, next week, it's Bailey versus Becky Lynch for the Women's Intercontinental Championship.
01:11:59I knew I liked you, Nick.
01:12:02Hey, Bailey.
01:12:08Hey.
01:12:10Welcome back.
01:12:11And congratulations, I guess.
01:12:13Yeah, thanks.
01:12:14Look, I'm just trying to do what's best for me.
01:12:16And I'm sorry I didn't get back to your text messages or your calls.
01:12:20Like, that was a really rough two months.
01:12:22I wasn't getting back to anybody.
01:12:23Like, it's nothing personal, I promise.
01:12:25No, I get it.
01:12:26I get it.
01:12:26It's not personal.
01:12:27You're just doing what's best for you.
01:12:29And just know if you win that title, I'll do what's best for me.
01:12:34Well, two major news notes there, Corey.
01:12:43First, you heard Bailey and Becky Lynch next week, live in Columbus, Ohio, for the Women's
01:12:48Intercontinental Championship.
01:12:49Then a week from Saturday night, a champions, it will be AJ Styles, Dominic Mysterio, for
01:12:54the Intercontinental Championship.
01:12:56Job well done by Nick Aldis.
01:12:58But now we've got Kyrie Sane one-on-one with Liv Morgan.
01:13:01And you and I were talking earlier about how Liv Morgan doesn't necessarily seem to
01:13:04be herself recently.
01:13:06Liv has got a lot on her plate, perhaps a little too much.
01:13:09This is what...
01:13:10Did Liv injure herself?
01:13:12I think so.
01:13:13Referee Jessica Carr, as Kyrie Sane looks on, Liv may have injured her shoulder.
01:13:19And I believe our doctor is going to head over now and check on Liv Morgan.
01:13:24Well, listen, this could speak to the point I was about to make.
01:13:27I mean...
01:13:29Again, let's take a look at what happened here.
01:13:32Kyrie Sane...
01:13:33Takedown by Sane.
01:13:35Ooh.
01:13:36Is that the right...
01:13:37The right shoulder?
01:13:38I think Liv might have dislocated her shoulder.
01:13:41Yeah.
01:13:41Well, we're going to find out.
01:13:43Doctor's over there with her now.
01:13:50Well, ladies and gentlemen, we're back here live on Monday Night Raw.
01:13:53Unfortunate situation moments ago in the match between Liv Morgan and Kyrie Sane.
01:13:57It seemed to be, Corey, a normal takedown by Kyrie Sane.
01:14:00It's just the way that Liv Morgan landed.
01:14:02Yeah, certainly not something we would generally consider high risk.
01:14:05But here's another look in slow motion.
01:14:07Kyrie with the single leg takedown.
01:14:08And watch Liv Morgan's right arm, particularly her elbow and shoulder area upon...
01:14:14And all Liv was trying to do was protect herself.
01:14:17This is standard procedure for any sports entertainer.
01:14:21This is a normal reaction from Liv Morgan trying to protect herself.
01:14:25But unfortunately, her body just appears to have given out on her in this instance.
01:14:30Again, Kyrie Sane going to earn the victory due to Liv's inability to finish the match.
01:14:35We will do, as you mentioned moments ago, our best to keep you posted.
01:14:39Yeah, you saw medical personnel helping Liv to the back.
01:14:41She was favoring her right arm.
01:14:42Hopefully, we'll get an update on Liv here in the next couple of minutes on Monday Night Raw.
01:14:46We had talked about it as well.
01:14:47It's been a rough go for Liv over the past couple of months.
01:14:50Of course, you missed some time due to the movie.
01:14:52She came back, had some issues within the Judgment Day, and then tonight, obviously, an unfortunate injury for Liv.
01:14:58Yeah, the life of a WWE superstar is full-time.
01:15:00The travel, the training, the in-ring, the out-of-the-ring, the appearances.
01:15:04Liv Morgan has thrived and loves that lifestyle.
01:15:06Unfortunately, sometimes your body has other plans.
01:15:08Yeah, including traveling halfway across the world, which we're going to do a week from Saturday.
01:15:13And one of the feature matchups, of course, is John Cena versus CM Punk for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
01:15:19This thing really came to a head last week on Monday Night Raw.
01:15:26You are all spineless keyboard warriors.
01:15:31I have limited time.
01:15:34I told you when we started.
01:15:3636 days.
01:15:38And if you want to accomplish something, use your voice and send me competition.
01:15:45Because the way I see it, everyone you have cheered for.
01:15:54I have shut your mouth and beaten your best.
01:16:01I have a lot of things I want to get off my chest.
01:16:06You mad because the establishment picked you, but the people never did?
01:16:10That title has corrupted you.
01:16:15By my count, you've got 18 dates left.
01:16:19Of what little respect I had for you.
01:16:22I'll leave it up to you as to which one of those dates I take this off your shoulder.
01:16:28You'll say that date is tonight, right here, right now.
01:16:32Now, let's do it.
01:16:38Now tonight, we're going to do it at Night of Champions.
01:16:43Ball's in your court, hero.
01:16:46That's what you say.
01:16:47I use CM Punk's rebellious nature and sociopathic self-confidence to back him into a corner where now, if CM Punk really wants to take this, he has to admit to himself that he's a hypocrite.
01:17:08Here's the truth.
01:17:12You can't beat me.
01:17:14When I'm at my best, you never could.
01:17:16I'm going to ruin wrestling.
01:17:17I'm going to take the strap and leave.
01:17:19Man, you sound like CM Punk.
01:17:23I won the title.
01:17:26I left with the title.
01:17:28You're trying to follow in my footsteps.
01:17:30You couldn't stop me.
01:17:31You think challenging me at Night of Champions is going to stop me?
01:17:35I will follow you to hell.
01:17:38To prove that I am better than you.
01:17:41You are a goat.
01:17:42But so am I.
01:17:44You are the goat that I will spit, roast, and sacrifice to the gods of wrestling.
01:17:50You can't see me.
01:17:52I see through you.
01:17:54And I always have.
01:17:57And that's the truth.
01:18:02Well, ladies and gentlemen, a week from Saturday, 8 o'clock local time, 1 Eastern.
01:18:0710 a.m.
01:18:08On the West Coast.
01:18:09It has been 13 years since these two men have been involved in a matchup with a championship
01:18:16on the line.
01:18:17John Cena.
01:18:19In his words, the last great champion.
01:18:21Defends the undisputed WWE championship against the second city, St. CM Punk.
01:18:26The renewal of a great rivalry.
01:18:28A week from Saturday, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Night of Champions.
01:18:32But before we get to Riyadh, let's take a look at what goes down this coming Friday on SmackDown.
01:18:39Cena will once again have his hands full with the man who shocked the entire wrestling world
01:18:45at Money in the Bank by reappearing and attacking Cena.
01:18:49None other than R-Truth will go one-on-one with John Cena.
01:18:56That takes place this coming Friday night on SmackDown.
01:18:59Ladies and gentlemen, we mentioned moments ago, Liv Morgan was injured in her match with
01:19:03Kyrie Sane, helped to the back by medical personnel.
01:19:05We can tell you now that it appears that Liv has suffered a dislocated shoulder in that
01:19:10matchup.
01:19:11Unfortunate circumstance, Liv Morgan.
01:19:13We know this is a high-risk business.
01:19:15Every night, every competitor who steps in the ring puts their body at risk.
01:19:19Best wishes to Liv will keep you posted.
01:19:20Yeah, stay tuned to WWE's social media channels throughout the week for the latest on Liv Morgan.
01:19:25Meanwhile, let's head to the back and Kathy Kelly.
01:19:29Thanks so much, Cole.
01:19:30Yeah, everyone is talking about this King of the Ring tournament.
01:19:33And I am here with Sami Zayn.
01:19:35Sami, congratulations on your victory last week.
01:19:38You're moving forward in this tournament.
01:19:40But this Friday, you face Randy Orton.
01:19:42So talk to me.
01:19:43Tell me how you're feeling.
01:19:45I don't know, Kathy.
01:19:46I feel like I've talked about the World Championship so much lately and what it means to me.
01:19:50And now, somehow, the opportunity is here.
01:19:55You know?
01:19:55And look, I've had the chance a few times in my career to challenge for the World Championship.
01:20:00But I don't know, something about this time just feels different.
01:20:04Oh, this is so disturbing.
01:20:08It feels different.
01:20:11There's absolutely nothing different about this.
01:20:13You know, Sami, you know you're an insane person, right?
01:20:15You know what an insane person does?
01:20:17They do the exact same thing every day expecting a different result.
01:20:22Let me explain to you what's going to happen.
01:20:23Listen, you're going to go to Friday Night SmackDown, and you're going to compete against
01:20:27one of the most diabolical people this business has ever seen.
01:20:30A guy who knows how to win.
01:20:32The Viper.
01:20:33Randy Orton.
01:20:35And that...