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00:00Then, now, forever, together.
00:30Then, now, forever, together.
01:00We are inching closer to crowning at King and Queen of the Ring next Saturday in Riyadh at Night of Champions.
01:13Welcome to Main Event.
01:14The following contest is scheduled for one call.
01:29Introducing Fern, from Tokyo, Japan, Julia!
01:34Getting the action started here tonight with a very special treat once again from Friday Night Smackdown.
01:43For the very first time here on Main Event, she sets her eyes on championship gold coming up perhaps.
01:49The United States Women's Championship, but the beautiful madness making a detour right here for a huge matchup.
02:02As we welcome in right now, Blake Howard alongside the voice of NXT, Vic Joseph.
02:07Vic, been a crazy couple of weeks here in the WWE.
02:09It certainly has.
02:11It's a woman who I'm very familiar with from her time in NXT.
02:14Julia has made a name for herself all over the world.
02:20And as you had mentioned, it's only a matter of time before championship gold is around her waist once again.
02:26Laser focus is the beautiful madness.
02:28And her opponent, from Hall of Fame City, V-Fan!
02:50As we get fabulous once again right here on Main Event, back for more from Friday Night Smackdown.
02:55As the competition level continues to soar for V-Fab right in the thick here of the Queen of the Ring Tournament.
03:03This is what the best part about Main Event is, to sit here with you week in and week out.
03:07When you have a superstar like V-Fab who's getting to test their skills each and every week.
03:13Think about taking on Candice LeRat.
03:15Indeed.
03:16Getting to sharpen her skills, so to speak.
03:18And then you look at someone like Julia, who also gets to test their skills because it's, in a way of putting it, iron sharpens iron, right?
03:29Indeed.
03:29And for V-Fab, if she's able to knock off someone like Julia, certainly helps her pace moving forward the rest of the year.
03:37But for Julia, if you slip, then you don't have championship gold dreams.
03:42You're starting to work your way back up that ladder.
03:44Certainly looking at two superstars here on different rungs of the ladder.
03:47Bell sounds were underway.
03:49Looking at V-Fab here.
03:50Second appearance in a couple of weeks on Main Event, Vic.
03:52We talked about that experience against Charlotte Flair, Miss Money in the Bank, Naomi.
03:57You mentioned Candice LeRat.
03:59But how does V-Fab learn from some of those losses?
04:01We always talk about V-Fab and the athleticism, right?
04:04And we talk about the moxie that she has.
04:06I mean, you saw her come out here, the way she walks, the way that all eyes are on her.
04:10Passes that airport test, as Booker T would say.
04:13Absolutely.
04:14But if you ask Booker T as well, it's about refining and ironing out some of those in-ring skills.
04:20And that also, by the way, I want to say something about V-Fab, which I hope she doesn't get upset with me for.
04:25She knows that, which is why she goes to the Performance Center.
04:27Oh, here we go.
04:27Crucifix into the cover.
04:28Shoulders are down.
04:29Only two.
04:30Back the other way.
04:31Nice counter by V-Fab.
04:32Series of near falls right here.
04:34These two going back and forth, Vic.
04:36Which is why she goes down to the Performance Center, and she gets in extra work each week.
04:40Because earlier in her career, I don't think she would have been able to have that tit for tat, that back and forth with anyone.
04:45Now she's in there doing it with one of the best in the world.
04:47She's also been doing some training with the Hall of Famer Natalya as well.
04:51And looking at wins, Vic, is that simply what V-Fab needs to get on Nick Aldis' radar for things like the Queen of the Ring Tournament?
04:57I think every match matters, right?
04:59And I think that's for anybody.
05:00It doesn't matter what brand it is.
05:01If it's Raw, SmackDown, NXT, whether it's Evolve, one win can start.
05:09Julia back the other way.
05:10Rolls up V-Fab.
05:11Oh, right on the cusp.
05:12An unpredicted journey, because a win here for V-Fab, Nick Aldis would be crazy not to put her in championship contention.
05:20And this could be it right here.
05:21Drops Julia face first, V-Fab into the cover.
05:24And the beautiful Madness able to press out.
05:26And V-Fab's wise enough to know she needs to work extra hard.
05:29So she can think about the Women's Royal Rumble, because that's going to be here before we even blink.
05:35So she can think about becoming a future Queen of the Ring.
05:38So she can think about becoming a future Women's United States Champion.
05:41Perhaps down the line going to Monday Night Raw and becoming a future Women's Intercontinental Champion.
05:46But she's got to put in the work, which is what she's been doing.
05:49But you've got to pick up the wins.
05:51Spoken about V-Fab, roughly 30 matches in her career thus far.
05:54Already had some accolades.
05:55But the beautiful Madness, the tested veteran in control, and Vick from the apron, all the way to the floor.
06:03No matter how much training you have, you cannot be prepared for the beautiful Madness.
06:09Look at V-Fab as perhaps an unknown commodity in the Women's Division.
06:13Let's take another look right here, Vick.
06:14And Julia putting a lot of torque right on the neck.
06:17Julia's really amped up that intensity in recent weeks, ever since joining Friday Night SmackDown.
06:21Well, she's the reason that women like Jordan Grace went to NXT.
06:24She elevated the women's division for that entire brand.
06:29There's no one that can doubt Julia's ability, no matter what brand she's out, to not only elevate it, but to bring out the best in her opponents.
06:37As Julia putting V-Fab in a very compromising position right here in that trio.
06:41Whoa.
06:42And now-
06:42And Julia, oh, not showing much respect here to V-Fab.
06:47But Vick, you talk about the brands, looking at Friday Night SmackDown.
06:50It does seem, Julia, on quite the collision course with the U.S. Women's Champion, Salina Vega.
06:55Ooh!
06:56It certainly is.
06:57And again, there's no love lost there.
06:58And it's all about championships, right?
07:00It's what Booker T says every Tuesday.
07:01Chex championships.
07:02Speaking of which, huge Raw coming up for the women's division.
07:06Bayley Lynch for the Women's Intercontinental Championship on Monday.
07:09Not to mention, Roxanne Perez, Jade, semi-finals of the Queen of the Ring all go down Monday in Columbus.
07:17And we certainly know that final spot confirmed for the semi-finals of the Queen of the Ring Tournament.
07:21Into the cover!
07:22One, two!
07:24And V-Fab only getting two.
07:26This will be a huge win for V-Fab in her career.
07:29You said 30-some matches.
07:31This certainly will be a statement victory for her.
07:33She's had appearances in the Royal Rumble, even competed inside Madison Square Garden thus far,
07:37but would love to taste some championship gold.
07:39Oh!
07:41As Julia wants to do that!
07:43Oh!
07:44And look at that separation created.
07:47And the former NXT Women's Champion going right to the top.
07:55Measuring up V-Fab and Julia connects with the missile dropkick.
08:00Here we go into the cover.
08:01Hooks that outside leg.
08:03And V-Fab able to get out once again.
08:05Vic, we talked about that final spot up for grabs in the semi-finals of the Queen of the Ring Tournament.
08:09Featuring the return of Asuka.
08:11Yeah, no doubt what a moment that was to see her back after over a year.
08:16But right now, Julia trying to maybe lock in some sort of submission.
08:19Now going around the other way.
08:21And now looking for a Rings of Saturn.
08:23As V-Fab in a very compromising position.
08:26But shifts the weight.
08:27Shoulders are down!
08:29Oh!
08:29V-Fab on the cusp.
08:30But look at V-Fab, Vic.
08:32It's that training.
08:32You talked about being in the dungeon with Natalya.
08:35All the extra work.
08:36Shoulders are down here.
08:38Oh!
08:39As Julia shifts her weight, we mentioned Asuka.
08:41What a dream match you would be for the beautiful Madness and the Empress of Tomorrow.
08:44Well, let's just talk about the moment right here.
08:46Because V-Fab could be having her own magical moment against Julia.
08:50Not taking anything away.
08:51Yeah, I'd love to see that down the line.
08:53But man, what a win this would be!
08:54Could certainly be derailing the plans.
08:55For the fabulous one.
08:56Indeed, as V-Fab laser focused right now would love to find an opportunity at Championship
09:02Gold coming up.
09:03Maybe it's V-Fab and Zelina Vega if she could get by Julia right here.
09:07Referee, get out of the way.
09:09Could be a fabulous moment here on Main Event.
09:12It certainly was a glamorous one this past Tuesday on NXT.
09:16We saw the newest addition of the NXT Women's Roster.
09:19And V-Fab, who's come from NXT all the way to Friday Night SmackDown,
09:23looking to show that improvement right here!
09:25Floats over to the DDT!
09:27Julia's down!
09:28Shoulders are down!
09:29And B-Fab on the cusp yet again.
09:31And Vick, you're starting to see the frustration setting in here for B-Fab.
09:34Yeah, you are.
09:35But she also has to remember who she's in the ring with.
09:37She's in the ring with Julia, one of the best in the world right now.
09:40Someone who rewrote the record books in NXT.
09:43Who has come such a long way in a quick period of time.
09:47And she's able to be in there and go move for move.
09:50Uh-oh, wait a minute.
09:51Into the backslide.
09:53Nice job by the referee!
09:54Shoulders not down right away.
09:56And Julia!
09:57Oh, a Rivenci!
09:59Pulls that face right into the knee of B-Fab.
10:03And now into position right here, Vick.
10:04We've seen this many times on NXT.
10:07Up and down!
10:09B-Fab gets spiked down.
10:11And the beautiful Madness spreads wide.
10:14Here is your winner, Julia!
10:22First ever appearance on Main Event, and Julia picks up a statement victory.
10:27She can't take anything away from B-Fab in this matchup.
10:32She brought out the best she could against Julia.
10:35In the end, though, the beautiful Madness able to overcome the fabulous one.
10:40Julia looked impressive in her Main Event debut.
10:46And coming up, Karrion Kross attempts to follow suit when he goes for his third straight win
10:51against the LWO's Cruz Del Toro tonight on Main Event.
10:55But first, we want to take you back to Raw from last week.
10:58As Jey Uso defended the World Heavyweight Championship against the Ring General Gupta
11:02in a highly anticipated WrestleMania rematch.
11:13At WrestleMania, Jey Uso tapped out Gupta tonight.
11:18The rematch the world has been salivating for.
11:22Jey Uso with his son supporting him here tonight.
11:26I'm gonna choke you out.
11:28I'm gonna take my World Heavyweight Championship.
11:31We're gonna run it back, the same way I want that WrestleMania.
11:37World Heavyweight Champion.
11:41The punishment he's taken over the past couple of weeks,
11:43there's no way Jey is 100% tonight.
11:47Gonna kill him now, Jey.
11:50Jey Uso now, Uso's flash.
11:56Nuffer kicks out.
11:57You see Jey Uso favoring his midsection.
12:02Gumpner, though, realizes, Uso's wounded.
12:06And he's waiting to take out his prey.
12:09No, not the powerball.
12:12Gumpner with a spear of his own.
12:15Jey's still in it.
12:17Digging down deep.
12:18But Gumpner drags him back down to the mat again.
12:23This audience willing Jey back into this.
12:25Do something, please.
12:28Now Uso into the sleeper.
12:30Chains to WrestleMania.
12:32Is Gumpner gonna come out again?
12:35And now Gumpner again wraps it in.
12:38He's out, Cole.
12:47He is out.
12:48Gumpner becomes the new World Champion.
12:52It is once again the dawning of the Ring Generals era.
12:57Gunther is once again World Heavyweight Champion.
13:02Coming up, we're gonna hear from the new World Heavyweight Champion.
13:10For the first time since Gunther reclaimed the title that he held for more than 250 days.
13:15The Ring General is next.
13:20Get out your cameras.
13:22You're gonna want to remember this moment.
13:24On June 28th in Riyadh, the last great champion returns.
13:32This will be a historic event.
13:35John Cena.
13:36One final time in Saudi Arabia.
13:39Tonight, we celebrate.
13:42The last time is now.
13:45WWE Night of Champions.
13:54Atlanta's the place to be this July 12th and 13th.
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14:19What an amazing weekend that's going to be.
14:22And while we look forward to those events next month in Atlanta,
14:24let's head out to Green Bay, Wisconsin.
14:27Where Gunther once again proved to all of his doubters to never bet against him.
14:31After regaining the World Heavyweight Championship in dominating fashion,
14:34the Ring General returned to Raw to talk about what comes next.
14:42No, no, guys.
14:43I'm mad enough to admit that at WrestleMania,
14:46Jey Uso was the better man.
14:55He was the better man for one night.
15:05Because on every other single night,
15:07I am untouchable.
15:10And I know I heard all the rumors,
15:22I heard all that chatter about what's next for me.
15:25Jey Uso, Jey Uso, Jey Uso, Jey Uso, Jey Uso, Jey Uso.
15:29No, no, no, no, no, no, definitely not that guy.
15:37I cast him out in front of his family.
15:39He learned his lesson.
15:41I don't care about rumors.
15:47I care about the reality, and the reality is that Seth Rollins holds the Money in
15:53the Bank contract, and I got what he wants.
15:56So Seth, let me talk directly to you.
16:02A few weeks ago, you said to me,
16:08when I win your World Heavyweight Championship Bank, I'm a target.
16:14So well, since I'm a target,
16:19I wanna make it very easy for you.
16:23I am right here.
16:26So don't waste no more time.
16:44So don't waste no more time.
16:58So don't waste no more time.
17:01So don't waste no more time.
17:07KONIEC!
17:37THANK YOU!
17:41DON'T BE CONFUSED, GUNTHER, IT'S ALL GOOD!
17:52IT'S ALL GOOD!
17:54BECAUSE TONIGHT IS YOUR NIGHT!
17:57TONIGHT, I'M HERE TO CELEBRATE YOU WINNING THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP, BECAUSE I'VE BEEN THERE BEFORE!
18:06I understand how proud you must feel, so congratulations.
18:12Just wanted to put a little note on tonight and tell you how proud I was of you.
18:18You know what though?
18:22One thing, before I go, a few months ago,
18:28you started something with me and my family in Atlanta, Georgia.
18:32And I am going to make sure that I end it in Atlanta, Georgia.
18:49July the 12th, Saturday night, main event, you're mine.
18:58Because you're next.
19:05Oh, yeah.
19:10Will you take that?
19:13Bring it back in Atlanta.
19:16The rumors are true.
19:18The rumors are true.
19:20Goldberg!
19:21Goldberg!
19:23Goldberg!
19:25Goldberg!
19:27Goldberg!
19:28Goldberg!
19:29Goldberg!
19:31Goldberg!
19:33It is official.
19:38The iconic Goldberg will challenge the Ring General Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship at Saturday night's main event.
19:45The question is, does the WWE Hall of Famer have one more title run in him?
19:50Tune in to Saturday night's main event on July 12th to find out who leaves Atlanta as the World Heavyweight Champion.
19:56Speaking of big time title bouts, Becky Lynch took Bayley's WrestleMania spot, then took her Friends Championship, and next week, Becky will defend that title when the returning Bayley looks to reclaim everything the man took from her.
20:09For the first time in over two years, it's Becky Lynch versus Bayley one-on-one, only this time, it will be for the Women's Intercontinental Championship.
20:17And that's not the only rivalry that will be renewed, as John Cena prepares to go to war with CM Punk for the undisputed WWE Championship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
20:26You are all spineless keyboard warriors.
20:33I have limited time.
20:36I told you when we started. 36 dates.
20:40And if you want to accomplish something, use your voice and send me competition.
20:47Because the way I see it, everyone you have cheered for.
20:53I have shut your mouth and beaten your best.
21:01I have a lot of things I want to get off my chest.
21:08You mad because the establishment picked you but the people never did?
21:13That title has corrupted you.
21:16By my count, you've got 18 dates left.
21:21Of what little respect I had for you.
21:24I'll leave it up to you as to which one of those dates I take this off your shoulder.
21:30You'll say that date is tonight, right here, right now.
21:35Let's do it.
21:38Now tonight, we're gonna do it at Night of Champions.
21:47Ball's in your court, hero.
21:49That's what you say.
21:51I use CM Punk's rebellious nature and sociopathic self-confidence to back him into a corner.
22:02Where now, if CM Punk really wants to take this, he has to admit to himself that he's a hypocrite.
22:12Here's the truth.
22:14You can't beat me.
22:16When I'm at my best, you never could.
22:19I'm gonna ruin wrestling.
22:20I'm gonna take the strap and leave.
22:22Man, you sound like CM Punk.
22:25I won the title.
22:28I left with the title.
22:30You're trying to follow in my footsteps.
22:33You couldn't stop me.
22:34You think challenging me at Night of Champions is gonna stop me?
22:38I will follow you to hell to prove that I am better than you.
22:44You are a goat, but so am I.
22:47You are the goat that I will spit roast and sacrifice to the gods of wrestling.
22:53You can't see me.
22:55I see through you.
22:57And I always have.
22:59And that's the truth.
23:01John Cena will defend the undisputed WWE Championship against the best in the world, CM Punk.
23:11But no matter who wins, the victor will have to deal with the looming threat of Seth Freakin' Rollins cashing in his Money in the Bank contract.
23:18Be sure to tune in to Night of Champions next Saturday, June 28th, to find out who leaves Saudi Arabia with the gold.
23:25Coming up on Main Event, The Judgment Day's JD McDonough.
23:30J.D. McDonough has to contend with a bonafide future WWE Hall of Famer in AJ Styles.
23:36The Phenomenal One clashes with the Irish ace next on Main Event.
23:40On July 12th, a classic returns.
23:48Louder, tougher, and hitting harder than ever.
23:53Oh, here we go!
23:55Let's get this thing fired up!
23:57The Great American Badge.
24:07Six Feet Under with The Undertaker is now available under the WWE Podcast Network in partnership with Fanatics.
24:13The latest episode dropped on Thursday with new co-host Michelle McCool.
24:17Download Six Feet Under with The Undertaker on all audio platforms and watch on WWE YouTube.
24:27From Six Feet Under to Titletown, let's head back to Green Bay.
24:31The Phenomenal AJ Styles continued his crusade against The Judgment Day.
24:35And AJ faced off against JD McDonough last Monday on Raw.
24:39And you compete next.
24:41Oh, wow!
24:47What a clothesline by Styles.
24:49And now AJ with that sliding, running forearm.
24:51And AJ Styles starting to take over.
24:53And this is what I talk about when I say AJ Styles is timeless.
24:56The man seems immune to aging.
24:58He's moving forward at the same speed, the same pace as always.
25:02Ushiguroshi across the neck.
25:04Here's the cover.
25:05Hook of the leg.
25:06And a kick out.
25:07I haven't heard that in years.
25:09Here's a deep cut for you.
25:13Styles thought he had JD McDonough.
25:20AJ taking his time, surveying the situation.
25:27There are very few situations, if any, left in this game
25:30that AJ Styles hasn't experienced and excelled at.
25:33And here's the problem.
25:34Oh!
25:35Oh!
25:36Oh!
25:37Oh!
25:38Wow!
25:39Brain Buster cover for the win on Styles.
25:40Is it an off kick out of two?
25:41I'm gonna cut you off because we were about a half a second away from Dominic not having
25:42any problems.
25:43Thanks to JD McDonough and this hellacious Brain Buster that nearly put Styles down for three.
25:56And Dominic needs JD to win here.
25:57He can't keep running from Styles.
25:59We're talking at great length about the pit bull mentality of AJ Styles.
26:06It's why AJ has made it to the pinnacle of this industry on multiple occasions.
26:10You know, McDonough is one of those guys, Corey, that you just feel is on the cusp of a breakout at some point.
26:17I completely agree with you.
26:18And I think coming back after the injury that McDonough sustained is a clean slate, a fresh
26:22opportunity.
26:23You can see physically he's in perhaps the best shape of his career.
26:27JD just needs the chips to fall his way once.
26:30And if he capitalizes, it could be a very, very bright future.
26:33Yeah, win over Styles would propel him to big heights if he can pull that off tonight.
26:37It's a very big if, however.
26:39JD going for Brogue, looking for a superplex off the top turnbuckle.
26:43This could end it for Styles, but AJ gonna keep fighting.
26:46McDonough trying to balance himself and knocked down to the mat.
26:51And Styles been through a lot in this matchup and quite sure what AJ's.
26:59If AJ got hung up, perhaps pulled something that had caught himself on the top rope.
27:06AJ taking a second to reposition.
27:08Dominic looking to take advantage of Styles and the distraction there once again by the
27:13Intercontinental Champion.
27:14This speaks to how cagey and crafty Dom can be.
27:17And JD McDonough looking to take advantage.
27:20Nice take down by Styles.
27:23And quickly.
27:24Uh-oh, uh-oh.
27:25The Styles clasher as Wade Barrett said last week.
27:28The Styles flash.
27:29The flash clash.
27:31Kick out.
27:32No win for Styles.
27:34AJ Styles with the victory.
27:36The Phenomenal AJ Styles with the victory.
27:37The Phenomenal AJ Styles.
27:43AJ Styles was able to admit Dominic.
27:45No.
27:46A cheap shot.
27:47Pele kicked by Styles.
27:48AJ sent up and over to the outside.
27:53Flocks the Intercontinental Champion.
27:56And now Finn Balor coming to the aid of Dominic Mysterio.
27:59And AJ Styles making his intentions known.
28:14Dominic Mysterio cannot run forever.
28:20AJ would love to get another crack at being a two-time Intercontinental Champion.
28:27This could be looking into a crystal ball for the Judgment Day.
28:34But look.
28:35Finn and Dom looking to hatch some sort of attack here.
28:37And JD as well.
28:38Styles is surrounded.
28:39Here they come!
28:40And AJ Styles outwitting the Judgment Day.
28:45He's not the Intercontinental Champion, but Corey, he may well be sometime down the road.
28:55AJ Styles has the Intercontinental Championship in his sights.
29:05And the Phenomenal One will get his shot at the gold when he takes aim at Dominic Mysterio at Night of Champions.
29:11Be sure to tune in next Saturday, June 28th, to find out if Styles will take down Dirty Dom and Riyadh to become a two-time Intercontinental Champion.
29:20And coming up, Cruz Del Toro steps into the squared circle, looking for his first singles victory here on Main Event.
29:27But it won't be easy for Del Toro when the LWO's High Flyer takes on the always dangerous Karrion Kross.
29:34Next!
29:35WrestleMania 41 was the most successful WrestleMania in history.
29:47We shattered every record from attendance to viewership.
29:51So we're running it back to the sports and entertainment capital of the world.
29:55I had a dream, I had a vision, I had to work for this and you did it.
30:05It's time to double down, Las Vegas.
30:08WrestleMania returns in 2026.
30:11Are you ready?
30:21Now get me off of this thing.
30:26WrestleMania is headed back to Vegas.
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30:49Welcome back to Main Event.
30:51The following contest is scheduled for one more.
31:05Introducing first, representing the LWO.
31:11We get a 190 pounds, Cruz Del Toro.
31:18Well, it's time to fly high here with Lucha Libre's finest
31:21as the LWO will represent for back-to-back weeks
31:24and a rare singles outing for the treasure of Cordova
31:27as he faces a major obstacle.
31:33Take a look at Cruz Del Toro.
31:34I mean, this is someone who's got to be riding high
31:37after being part of Worlds Collide in Los Angeles, Money in the Bank Weekend.
31:42But you're right, there's got to be something inside him
31:45that has to be a little fearful of the man he's about to go one-on-one with
31:50here on Main Event.
31:51Cruz Del Toro certainly showed up and showed out a couple of weeks ago in L.A.
31:55Of course, a part of Trio's action, but Vic, a very rare singles appearance here
31:59and certainly a tall task to climb.
32:01It's going to be interesting to see how he adapts to solo competition here tonight.
32:05Oh, you can feel this mood start to change.
32:10Listen to that response.
32:31Is it out of admiration or is it out of fear for what this man and that woman can do?
32:54Because there is a chill in the air.
33:03The end is here.
33:07The end is here.
33:11Fall and free.
33:14Fall and free.
33:17Fall and free.
33:22Fall and free.
33:32As things continue to shift right here, Vic, the dangerous reality is realized once again on Main Event.
33:38And the response from the WWE Universe is growing with each passing week.
33:47This is a man who on Monday Night Raw was poking the bear.
33:51That is Sami Zayn.
33:53Called Sami Zayn a coward.
33:56Says he talks a big game.
33:58Well, Karrion Kross has an opportunity to back up his words here against Cruz Del Toro on Main Event.
34:06Vic, to that point, do you believe Karrion Kross was trying to psych up Sami Zayn regarding his King of the Ring semifinal matchup?
34:11I don't know anything with Karrion Kross anymore because you take a look at is what he's saying truthful?
34:17Is he trying to manipulate you?
34:19Look at the power here.
34:20Is he trying to pick you apart psychologically?
34:24There's too many questions and not enough answers when it comes to Karrion Kross, Scarlett and their motives.
34:30As Cruz Del Toro doing his best to try to escape right here, that stick and move like strategy, Vic.
34:35You talked about AAA, you talked about Worlds Collide.
34:38As what did Del Toro show the WWE Universe at that event in LA?
34:42Well, I hope that he was able to showcase his abilities, which we know of.
34:47To remind people just what he can do.
34:50But I also am very hopeful that he watched the match of Karrion Kross and Tozawa from a few weeks ago.
34:55Because Speed can catch Kross.
34:58Problem is, is Speed doesn't help you once Kross catches you.
35:02Kross closes that gap very quickly here.
35:04Cruz Del Toro trying to do his best to stay in the driver's seat.
35:07Of course, Del Toro.
35:08Got to stick and move at this point.
35:10And that rare singles outing, Vic, we talked about.
35:12Karrion Kross.
35:13Whoa.
35:14As Del Toro slides to the apron, now creates even more separation.
35:17Del Toro up comfortable in that top row position.
35:20We're talking about with that Speed hitting and move.
35:24Head scissors take over Del Toro.
35:27Gonna feel right at home, very comfortable right here.
35:29Cruz Del Toro.
35:30And slowed down by Karrion Kross.
35:34Kross in control, can the LWO crawl back into this one?
35:38On main event.
35:39This August, WWE brings the vibes to MetLife Stadium.
35:47You know what time it is?
35:49Go time.
35:50Go time.
35:51Go time.
35:52Run it, I run it, I run it, I run it.
35:54Cold sleep with me in Showtime.
35:56Cold sleep with me in Showtime.
35:57Cold sleep with me in Showtime.
35:58Two nights.
35:59Unbelievable!
36:00Too many stars to count.
36:02The women.
36:07Jerseys just built different.
36:09Yeah, yeah.
36:10Go time.
36:11Go time.
36:12SummerSlam.
36:13Run it, running, running, running.
36:14On a whole nother level.
36:20WWE SummerSlam, August 2nd and 3rd.
36:25Individual and combo tickets on sale now.
36:36Back here on Main Event, Karrion Kross in complete control.
36:40Vic, we talked a couple of weeks ago about Kross being slighted in Money in the Bank.
36:43What about being left out of the King of the Ring Tournament?
36:46I think it all goes hand in hand.
36:47And to go back to what you were asking me at the beginning of this matchup,
36:51when it comes to Sami Zayn, that's why I say, what are the motives?
36:55Are the motives actually there to help Sami Zayn?
36:59Are they there to motivate him?
37:00Are they there to drive him?
37:02Or are they there to question him?
37:04Because here's the thing about Karrion Kross.
37:06Kross is a master at manipulation.
37:09And, and Blake, at making an opponent have to fight two battles.
37:13A battle within themselves, and then there's the battle with him.
37:17That is where the line gets drawn with Karrion Kross.
37:21That's where it's kind of a gray area sometimes.
37:24Is he actually being helpful?
37:25I would say probably not.
37:28And, Vic, to that point, does Kross ultimately hold anyone particularly responsible for keeping him down?
37:32I think anybody who's in the ring with, I think he looks at Cruz del Toro here tonight as an obstacle.
37:36If that's Sami Zayn, if that's AJ Styles, put whoever you want in there.
37:43Whoever is in the ring with him is the obstacle.
37:46That's the problem.
37:47That's the issue.
37:48As Kross here to the cover, hooks the outside leg, only gets two.
37:51You see that chip continue to grow on his shoulder right here.
37:54As Karrion Kross back in the driver's seat.
37:56Two straight wins here on main event.
37:58Is Kross perhaps accepting the idea of having to climb the proverbial ladder and continue to prove himself?
38:03I think deep down, Karrion Kross believes he has already proved himself.
38:09Massive strike right there, Vic.
38:10That could do it.
38:11Del Toro down.
38:13But the treasure of Cordoba able to press out.
38:15I think the issue is he doesn't believe that the general manager, Adam Pearce, has given him maybe some opportunities that he thinks he deserves.
38:23But much like I said with Cruz del Toro, nothing in the WWE is just handed to you.
38:29Scarlett adding insult to injury here.
38:32Adding another layer to the offensive attack of Karrion Kross.
38:36As Kross and Scarlett have really paved their path of intellectual warfare.
38:41Back to manipulation.
38:43Scarlett's just as guilty of it and just as good at it as Kross is.
38:48Oh.
38:49As Kross looking to continue the punishment right here.
38:52Cruz del Toro.
38:52Sturdampa!
38:53There's that speed.
38:54And that's one way to chop down the tree.
38:57Takes Kross off of his feet here.
38:58There's a lot here for Cruz del Toro because this is a man along with the LWO that wants to represent this company when WWE returns to Mexico at the end of July.
39:08He, just like Karrion Kross, just like we talked about with B-Fab at the Stardom main event.
39:13Every win is so important.
39:14Every time you step into the ring, it's an opportunity to prove yourself.
39:18As we could be looking at a situation here where Cruz del Toro's single skills are a bit underrated by Karrion Kross.
39:24And del Toro throwing everything he's got at Kross right now.
39:28Trying to pull off a huge upset.
39:29Is it underrated or is it forgotten because he is such a tag team specialist that he's in there right now reminding the world just how good he is.
39:37Remember, his tag team partner and LWO mate Dragon Lee picked up a big win over Karrion Kross several weeks back.
39:43Look at a follow in those footsteps right here.
39:45He's got the blueprint to get it done, right?
39:47And del Toro.
39:49Quebrada!
39:50Beautifully connected!
39:52Goodness, do it!
39:53Kross's shoulders are down!
39:55And Karrion able to kick out, but, oh!
39:58Almost welcoming the punishment here as del Toro not letting his foot off the gas.
40:02Talk about the King of the Ring Tournament, that last ticket is punched at the semifinals.
40:09Looking for some sliced bread.
40:11We'll see that later on here on main event.
40:14Oh!
40:14Oh, that momentary hesitation just cost del Toro.
40:18Ooh!
40:18Doomsday Saito and Kross getting right into the zone here, Vic.
40:22Sands of time running out in the dial.
40:26Tick tock.
40:28Starting to put Cruz del Toro right in a position.
40:31And it might be time to say one final prayer and add another victim to the list of Cerebral Destruction.
40:43Here is your winner, Karrion Kross!
40:49The third straight win here on main event, Vic, as Karrion Kross really starting to make a statement.
40:54We always talk about momentum.
40:57And this is a man who has been picking up momentum week after week.
41:02Match after match.
41:04And I've said it once.
41:06I'll say it again.
41:08We just looked into the eyes of the most dangerous man in the WWE.
41:14And you see the salute right there looking right through the screen.
41:18Could be looking at Sami Zayn perhaps.
41:20As he sends a message to Zayn and all of the WWE Universe with this big win.
41:27Coming up, the King of the Ring Tournament continues with another massive Fatal 4-Way match.
41:31As main event, Jey Uso takes the first step in his quest to regain the world title.
41:36When he collides with Sheamus, Rusev, and Big Bronson Reed in this first round matchup.
41:41Next!
41:41An absolutely incredible scene!
42:00This is what World Wrestling Entertainment is all about!
42:06WWE Clash in Paris, Sunday, August 31st.
42:10Tickets on sale now.
42:17The chase for gold continues into the next round of the Queen of the Ring Tournament
42:21with Roxanne Perez, Jade Cargill, Alexa Bliss, and Asuka all advancing into the semifinals.
42:28The bracket will dwindle in size once again when the prodigy Roxanne Perez goes head-to-head with Jade Cargill
42:34in a cross-promotional showdown.
42:36Can Perez keep the pace of her dominant 2025?
42:38Or will Cargill look to stay sharp on her storm through the field?
42:43Only one woman will advance to their first Queen of the Ring finale next Monday on Raw.
42:47Over on the men's side, first-round action in the King of the Ring Tournament is nearly complete
42:53with the American Nightmare Cody Rhodes punching his ticket in the semifinals
42:57where he joins Sami Zayn and Randy Orton.
43:00That means there is just one spot up for grabs in the semifinal round.
43:04Last Monday on Raw, main event Jey Uso joined an already stacked field that included Rusev, Sheamus,
43:10and Big Bronson Reed, as these four former champions battled it out for the right to face the American Nightmare Cody Rhodes next Monday.
43:22Kick!
43:23Man, how physical is this?
43:25Oh!
43:26Into the cover for the win!
43:28Bronson Reed with a set on saves the match!
43:31When you are dealing with four of WWE's heaviest hitters, this is exactly what you came to expect!
43:38No, no, no!
43:39Reed, top rope, Tsunami!
43:42That one registered on the Richter scale!
43:45And somehow Jey Uso saves the matchup just barely.
43:49Broke kick, Tsunami's, the matchup continues.
43:57What a sequence of offense from the field in this one.
44:02Here comes the main event, Jey picking up.
44:04Man, he got him!
44:07Jey Uso with Bronson Reed down.
44:11Can Jey get to the top rope?
44:12Can he feed off the WWE fans?
44:17And look who's here!
44:19Broke break him!
44:20And the official can't do anything about it, there's no disqualification.
44:24Brawn Breaker proudly playing, spoiler alert.
44:30Wait a minute, Sami Zayn!
44:31Where did Sami come from?
44:33Sami Zayn, who's had massive issues with Breaker and Rollins and company, attacking.
44:38And now Breaker into the steel post.
44:42Sami Zayn, who's got Orton in the semifinals Friday night, is fired up.
44:47Look at her luma kick, broad Breaker.
44:51Oh no, oh no.
44:52Oh my goodness, with Sami Zayn.
44:53Oh my God, look out!
44:54And he just pressed it through Sami Zayn, over the announce table to the floor.
44:59Yes!
45:00Sami's hurt back, Cole.
45:03Hey there, Penta!
45:05Salomero!
45:07Penta, who was taken out by Breaker and company before Money in the Bank.
45:14There's carnage all over the place, Bronson Reed has Jey Uso, Death Valley driver.
45:20And now he's gonna go up top and put Uso away, off the D-D-D.
45:25Bronson perched up to L.A. Knight!
45:29L.A. Knight!
45:31And Defiant Megastar gets his lick back.
45:36He cost Breaker last week.
45:38Is he gonna cost Reed tonight?
45:41Big Bronson Reed is down.
45:43Jey making the climb to the top turnbuckle.
45:46Off the spear.
45:47Uso splash!
45:50Across the back of Reed.
45:52Can Jey Uso do it again?
45:54Bronson Reed's in trouble.
45:56Center of the ring.
45:58Uso splash again!
46:01Cover by Uso!
46:03Jey Uso with the win!
46:05What a win by Money in the Bank Jey Uso!
46:08Here is your winner!
46:11Main event Jey Uso!
46:18Clawbreaker did everything he could to hand Bronson Reed the victory.
46:23With a little payback from Sammy and L.A. Knight and Penta.
46:28What an insane sequence of events for the right to advance in the King of the Ring Tournament.
46:38Hats off, kudos, congratulations to main event Jey Uso for surviving.
46:46Uh-oh.
46:49Well, Jey Uso may have survived the battle, but I'm not quite sure about the rule.
46:55Here comes a ticked off Seth Rollins, because for the second straight week, his plan was thwarted.
47:03Breaker out last week, Reed out this week, and Rollins is pissed off!
47:09Rollins reading Breaker, wasting no time in making the entire roster enemies.
47:16Meanwhile, Jey Uso is a sitting duck.
47:19Jey Uso gave everything he had in that matchup to somehow pull off a miracle win,
47:25and now Jey Uso can't even defend himself.
47:28And Rollins, wait! Wait! Wait a minute!
47:36Come on, Seth knows very well!
47:39Cody Rhodes is here!
47:43Jey Uso!
47:45Jey Uso!
47:46Jey Uso!
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48:24Jey Uso!
48:25Czyka
48:39Seth Rollins
48:42waiting to fight another day
48:47As Cody Rhodes comes to the aid
48:50as longtime friend, former tag team partner, former tag champs together
48:5515
49:18Wollenski i co
49:24created many enemies.
49:26And it's a great question Corey,
49:29who knows something's coming down the pipe.
49:31But now we focus on next Monday night in Columbus.
49:36Friends are gonna have to put it aside.
49:40Former WWE Champion versus a former World Heavyweight Champion,
49:45former tag team championship partners, a matchup laden with gold.
49:49One of these two men will advance to
49:55Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and night of champions.
49:59To battle it out for the opportunity to be crowned king of the ring.
50:04Next week, massive semifinal matchup.
50:08Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, live on Monday Night Raw.
50:15We'll have a second week.
50:18We will have the second week.
50:28.
50:33.