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00:00Then, now, forever, together.
00:30Then, now, forever, together.
01:00I can't move, I can't move.
01:02I can't move, I can't move, I can hear you.
01:09The King and Queen of the Ring tournament finals are officially set, and we will see who wears the crowns tonight at Night of Champions.
01:15Welcome to Main Event.
01:17The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
01:21Introducing first, from Yamaguchi Japan, Kairi Sane.
01:30Getting the action started here tonight on the High Seas with the Pirate Princess, who's looking to make some real noise in the Raw Women's Division as she begins to carve her own path.
01:42A lot of excitement here to see Kairi Sane.
01:45Been over five years since she's had an appearance on Main Event.
01:49As she greets the fans of the WWE Universe, we welcome you in here, Blake Howard, alongside the voice of NXT, Mr. RBI single himself, Vic Joseph.
02:01That's right, I appreciate the love.
02:03Did the most athletic thing I've ever done in the last probably 25 years, so I appreciate the nod.
02:08Of course, you're coming off an RBI single as we see a couple of superstars looking to hit a home run here tonight at Night of Champions.
02:15Yeah, you're talking about a big day here in the WWE, and this really could be a big moment for Kairi Sane because she is back.
02:24You have to wonder how she feels about the return of Asuka, finals of the Queen of the Ring, the Empress of Tomorrow, Jade Cargill at Night of Champions.
02:33Kairi Sane will certainly have an opinion on that, we'll get to that one as this match wears on.
02:39We talk about her looking to carve her own singles path right here, we'll have a big test right in front of her.
02:44And her opponent representing American Maid from Knoxville, Tennessee, Ivy Nile.
03:07We go from pirate to pitbull as American Maid's own represents here tonight.
03:11As Ivy Nile continues a knock on the door of major success in the RAW Women's Division.
03:16Power personified when you talk about Ivy Nile who again, we almost say it every single week.
03:24And again, that's what's special about Maid of May.
03:26This is a woman who is now going to try to sharpen her skills against a former champion.
03:32And Kairi Sane, this could be a statement victory, this could be the next step in the career, this could be a big moment for Ivy Nile.
03:42Some recent opportunity of course in the Money in the Bank qualifying and of course the first round of the Queen of the Ring Tournament.
03:48Now she looks to face Kairi Sane right here.
03:52Bell sounds run her way.
03:53Vic, a couple of weeks away but how important is Evolution July 13th in Atlanta for both superstars in the ring right here?
04:00Kairi Sane and Ivy Nile.
04:01It's a huge moment for the women of the WWE and I'm glad you bring up Evolution because Kairi Sane actually defended
04:07the NXT Women's Championship seven years ago at the first Evolution.
04:13Of course the NXT Women's title will be defended once again at the event in Atlanta.
04:17But that is such a big night for all the women.
04:20That is a moment for someone like Ivy Nile to be on that card so to speak.
04:26To be under those lights, to be on Evolution as something no one could ever take away from you.
04:31As Kairi Sane, little stick and move right here.
04:34It's sent to the apron.
04:36Kairi trying to create some more separation right here, Vic.
04:38Uh-oh.
04:39And Kairi, we know at home she is right up top.
04:46Bit of a standoff right here.
04:48Kind of mocking the pit bull right now.
04:50Look, this is also a good test for Kairi Sane to see where she matches up in the deep, deep women's roster here in the WWE.
04:57And Vic, in recent weeks you've seen Kairi Sane pick up wins both of the likes of Liv Morgan as well as Raquel Rodriguez.
05:03Members of the Judgment Day.
05:05Has she even scratched the surface as a single star?
05:07I think she needs to refine what made her so successful as the NXT Women's Champion several years ago.
05:14You think about Monday Night Raw and SmackDown as the-
05:17Oh, passing out the prize.
05:18Of course the WWE Universe loves that.
05:20When you think about everything she's done, it's always been around Asuka.
05:23It's always been in a tag team.
05:24It's always been with a couple of people around her.
05:26Multiple time WWE Women's Tag Team Champion.
05:29I think she's trying to find herself a little bit.
05:32Yes, I think you're 100% correct.
05:33Ivy Nile getting very creative right there.
05:35Utilizing referee Jessica Carr to find an advantage right here.
05:39We talk about Asuka Vic.
05:40Ivy Nile ran into Asuka upon her return in the Queen of the Ring first round action.
05:44She missed the Money in the Bank opportunity.
05:46But how close is Ivy to breaking down that door?
05:48Ivy Nile had me wondering this past week on Raw.
05:51Will she start listening closer to Chad Gable?
05:56You know, if you really think about-
05:57Go in the cover.
05:58Hooks the outside leg.
05:59Oh!
06:00Right in the cusp.
06:01The aggression that she's shown.
06:02Not just here right now, but over the last several weeks.
06:04The opportunities she's had.
06:06If you ask Chad Gable, he had a lot of opportunities early on in his career.
06:10He wasn't able to make the most of them.
06:12That is something he's trying to teach Ivy now.
06:15And you got to really think about what it's going to take for her to take that next step.
06:21Might just be a little bit more tutelage from the former Olympian.
06:24She looks to isolate the left arm there of Kairi Sane.
06:27If you go back to that fatal four-way matchup in the Queen of the Ring tournament.
06:31What did Ivy Nile ultimately show right there?
06:33Hold on a second.
06:34Here we go.
06:35The cover.
06:36Oh!
06:37I don't know if it's so much what she showed in real time, but it's what she's showing sense.
06:41You can feel the frustration.
06:43You can sense the anger.
06:45And the fact is, is she still feels that she needs to prove herself.
06:50Every single time she goes out there and competes.
06:53Great, it's nice to have an opportunity.
06:55But you got to win.
06:56Then you got to take the next opportunity.
06:58You got to continue to build.
06:59She claims she's in a league of her own.
07:01Certainly looking to separate herself from the rest.
07:03And we talked about her missing that money in the bank opportunity.
07:05Nice bridge out by Kairi Sane.
07:14And I wanna add this, as I mentioned earlier about Sane, it's a great test also for Ivy Nile.
07:18She's facing a woman who has won gold, not just on the different levels here in the WWE,
07:23but a woman who has won gold all over the world.
07:26And they're back to the eyes.
07:27Look at the eyes of Ivy Nile.
07:28Look at the torque on the body of Kairi Sane.
07:31This is that aggressive side of Ivy Nile that she really needs to hone in on.
07:36And that is what's gonna help her get to the next level.
07:39And we'll see right here if Kairi Sane can get right back on track in singles action.
07:43Of course, we mentioned her former two-time Women's Tag Team Champion.
07:46We'll certainly have her eyes locked in on that Queen of the Ring Finals.
07:50You mentioned Asuka, we talked about Jade Cargill.
07:54That one coming up right now.
07:57This is a pivotal point of the matchup for both these women.
08:00And for Kairi Sane, she could obviously use a victory to get that momentum going.
08:05But for Ivy Nile right now, correct me if I'm wrong,
08:08this to me would be her biggest singles victory in recent memory.
08:13Indeed, Ivy looking for a third win in 2025 on main event.
08:16She's defeated Maxine Dufresne as well as Natalya.
08:19But Vic, to your point, this would certainly be that cherry on top.
08:22But Kairi Sane's starting to cook right here.
08:24Andy Nott, the WWE Universe rallying behind Kairi Sane.
08:33As Kairi dialing it in right here.
08:36Big strike in the corner.
08:39We talk about how comfortable she is right on top.
08:42Looking to fly.
08:43And Kairi, she's up there.
08:45And another big strike.
08:47Drops Nile.
08:48Picks that inside leg into the cover.
08:51And Kairi Sane, right on the cusp of victory right there,
08:57is Ivy Nile trying to get back into this one.
08:59Something's gotta give right here.
09:02We certainly talk about a showdown this past Monday
09:06for the Women's Intercontinental Championship
09:08between Bayley and Becky Lynch.
09:10You have to imagine both of these superstars
09:12have their eyes right on that one.
09:13Kairi coming back the other way.
09:14Backslide into the cover.
09:16Only gets two yet again.
09:19As Ivy, big strike right there.
09:21German suplex.
09:22Holds the bridge.
09:23Saints shoulders are down.
09:25And the Pirate Princess able to press out.
09:28Ivy Nile certainly thought she was on the cusp of victory right there.
09:31And as we're entering the summer months right here,
09:33we wonder the state of American made.
09:35This will certainly get up started.
09:37Here comes Kairi the other way.
09:38Inside cradle, hooks the leg.
09:40I'd be able to kick out yet again as Nile,
09:43keeping her foot right on the gas, going right back to it.
09:46And a spinning back fist.
09:48Nile might be knocked out on her feet.
09:51And now Kairi Sane, who's looking to really carve her own path
09:55in the singles division.
09:56What a counter.
10:00As Nile stunned right here.
10:02She's put in a position.
10:04Sane lets out a roar.
10:07We've seen her climb multiple times in this matchup.
10:10Will it finally pay off here for the Pirate Princess?
10:13She's up top.
10:18There's the big salute.
10:19And it's an insane elbow.
10:24One, two, three.
10:25And the Pirate Princess sails to victory.
10:30Here is your winner, Kairi Sane.
10:36First opportunity on main event since April of 2020.
10:40And Kairi Sane seizes the moment and defeats Ivy Nile.
10:46Let's take another look right here.
10:48The Pirate Princess soaring right through the air, doing what she does best.
10:52We talk about how Ivy Nile looks to separate herself from the competition.
10:55That high flying aerial ability is exactly what put Kairi Sane on the map.
11:00From NXT Women's Champion to two runs with the WWE Women's Tag Titles.
11:05But now she's back on track as a singles competitor.
11:07And look at a breakthrough with that win right here on main event.
11:11Still to come, the War Raiders look to secure their third consecutive victory here on main event.
11:17As they collide with the pairing of Austin Theory and Grayson Waller.
11:21Can A-Town Down Under get on the same page and pick up a big win?
11:25Will Eric and Ivar continue to gain momentum in the highly competitive tag team division?
11:30We'll find out later tonight.
11:32But first, we turn our attention to last Friday.
11:35As the semifinals for the King of the Ring tournament commenced with Randy Orton and Sami Zayn
11:40in a showdown for the right to advance to the finals at Night of Champions.
11:44While the underdog from the underground, Sami Zayn fought hard for a shot at his first world championship.
11:50It was the experience and poise of the Viper that allowed him to pull out the RKO out of nowhere and the one, two, three.
11:59Haluva backfires, three letters of glory.
12:04Here is your winner, the Viper, Randy.
12:13Randy Orton!
12:19And with that gutsy victory, Randy Orton advances to the King of the Ring finals for the second year in a row.
12:25While Orton may have come up short last year against Cooper, the Viper has made it clear that he will stop at nothing to earn another shot at the WWE Championship that he nearly defeated John Cena for.
12:35However, standing on the other side of the bracket will be one of these two decorated superstars.
12:41as longtime friends American Nightmare Cody Rhodes and Main Event Jeyuso meet in the semi-final for the King of the Ring tournament.
12:49He will punch their ticket to face the Viper at Night of Champions.
12:52We will find out tonight.
12:54Coming up on Main Event, the undisputed WWE Champion John Cena once again made shockwaves throughout the WWE Universe with a heated confrontation with his longtime rival and opponent at Night of Champions, CM Punk.
13:09We'll take an in-depth look at this intense showdown next.
13:16Get out your cameras.
13:18You're gonna wanna remember this moment.
13:21On June 28th in Riyadh, the last great champion returns.
13:27This will be a historic event.
13:30John Cena, one final time in Saudi Arabia.
13:35Tonight, we celebrate.
13:37The last time is now, WWE Night of Champions.
13:43On the eve of this year's highly anticipated Night of Champions Premium Live Event, the WWE Universe is also in store for an action-packed installment of Friday Night SmackDown.
14:02With a shocking return a few weeks ago, the Wyatt Six have made it their mission to take over the SmackDown Tag Team Division and take over the SmackDown Tag Team division.
14:12And take what they are owed.
14:14And now this Friday, they will have their shot at total domination as they take on the Street Profits for the coveted WWE Tag Team Championship.
14:21The Wyatt Six are not the only ones making a big impact, as the SmackDown standout newcomer, Julia, has her sights set on Zelina Vega's Women's United States Championship.
14:31Can Zelina get a retribution after being blindsided by the beautiful madness?
14:35Or will Julia capture her first title since arriving on the Blue Brain?
14:40The WWE Universe is also in for a high-stakes showdown as the WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stretch puts her title on the line against her rival Nia Jax in a last woman standing match.
14:51Can Tiffany keep the irresistible force down for a ten count?
14:55Or will Jax finally reclaim the gold from the woman who cashed in on her?
14:59But speaking of high-stakes showdowns, the long-standing rivalry between CM Punk and the record-setting 17-time champ John Cena once again takes center stage for a highly anticipated match for the gold.
15:11Yin and Yang.
15:17Two seemingly opposite forces that, in truth, complement and interconnect with the other.
15:24Two entities in constant flux and transformation.
15:29Totally interdependent to exist.
15:32John Cena and CM Punk.
15:37Yin and Yang.
15:42From Whitstewberry, Massachusetts.
15:46John Cena.
15:47The clean-cut, untouchable chosen one.
15:50If you want some, come get some!
15:55A decorated champion.
15:57A valiant in-ring competitor and above all else, a man of the people.
16:03And after more than two decades in the spotlight, an icon who once set the standard of hustle, loyalty, and respect.
16:16From Chicago, Illinois!
16:20CM Punk.
16:22The loud, defiant voice of the voiceless.
16:26The rebel who was never meant to be king.
16:29I've been the best ever since day one.
16:31There's one thing you're better at than I am, John, and that's kissing ass.
16:37Raging against the system brought imagination.
16:41But never enough to fill the hole deep within.
16:44His desire to sit alone atop the summit would lead to bitterness and resentment.
16:49Self-destruction and banishment.
16:52But time.
16:54Time changes everything.
16:58Yin becomes Yang.
17:02Yang becomes Yin.
17:07In an infinite dance, struggling to find harmony.
17:11Contrasting dualities destined to be bound.
17:16And the battle in which these two have been endlessly engaged finds itself with new motivation.
17:21That title has corrupted you.
17:26I've been the victim of an abusive relationship.
17:30Because all you've ever done there for 25 years is sit on your ass and watch me be great.
17:41Instead of a graceful exit, John Cena detached and disillusioned has vowed to ruin wrestling for everyone.
17:50While CM Punk has returned from exile, a beacon of hope and change.
17:55A new face for the company he once vowed to burn down.
17:59The balance has shifted.
18:04Light becomes shadow.
18:07Shadow now stands in the sun.
18:10I have shut your mouth and beaten your best.
18:15You can't beat me.
18:16When I'm at my best, you never could.
18:21I won the title.
18:23I left with the title.
18:25You're trying to follow in my footsteps.
18:27I hate this idea that you're the best in the world.
18:32You're not.
18:33I'm the greatest of all time.
18:36The truth is, Punk, I'm jealous of you.
18:41I am jealous that you have conned these people into believing the myth that you're the best in the world.
18:48Remember who gave you the stage for your pipe bomb, pal?
18:56What have you done with it since then, huh?
18:59Because you change your values as much as I change my t-shirts.
19:07You're just a loud mouth opportunist who will step on the necks of people who actually work hard if it gets you ahead.
19:15The greatest of all time.
19:17Knight of champions.
19:18Balls in your court, hero.
19:20The best in the world.
19:23You can't see me.
19:25I see through you.
19:27Yin and Yang.
19:29Positioned once again upon opposing shores.
19:36For a final reckoning.
19:41After a decade long rivalry and a complete reversal of their roles.
19:45The potential final chapter in one of the WWE's greatest rivalries will be written.
19:50When undisputed WWE Champion John Cena defends the title against CM Punk at Knight of Champions.
19:56Can Punk finally prove once and for all that he is still the best in the world?
20:00Will the self-proclaimed last real champion John Cena continue his march towards the finish line with the gold?
20:06You will find out this Saturday in Riyadh.
20:09And while the WWE Universe and most likely Mr. Money in the Bank, Seth Rollins,
20:14prepares for one of the most anticipated matches in recent history.
20:17The fallout from last Friday's SmackDown is still being felt.
20:21LA Knight's recent transgression against Rollins and his associates resulted in the megastar being blindsided by Bronson Reed and brutalized with multiple tsunamis.
20:32As a result of the vicious attack, Knight had been ruled out indefinitely with a bruised sternum and separated rib cartilage.
20:39We wish LA Knight a speedy recovery.
20:42They now turn over to Raw last Monday, where the Judgment Day found themselves weighing their options amidst a recent string of injuries.
20:49We all miss Liv.
20:50I miss Liv too.
20:51But we all know Liv.
20:53And we all know she wouldn't want us sitting around here sulking all day, okay?
20:58So come on, let's fire her up.
21:00Dom, you're still Intercontinental Champion, okay?
21:03And once you get cleared by medical, you're gonna show AJ Styles exactly why they call you Dirty Dom.
21:09Roxy, you face Jade Cargill tonight.
21:12And when you beat her, you're gonna go on to become the queen of the ring.
21:16Yes, we will.
21:17JD, me and you next week, we're gonna bring the tag team titles home to the clubhouse, all right?
21:23And speaking of tag team titles, Raquel, you are the women's tag team champions, okay?
21:29So chin up, everyone, we're good.
21:31Yeah, but what about Pierce and Nick?
21:33They still haven't made a decision on Liv and I or these women's tag team championships.
21:36Well, we'll cross that bridge when it comes, okay?
21:38But sitting around here complaining all day is not gonna help.
21:41Gini Hista?
21:42What did you just say?
21:43No, what did you just say?
21:44Say it to my face.
21:45Yes, that's it.
21:46Exactly, that's what we need.
21:47Get fired up.
21:48That's the enforcer I know.
21:50You can't just let Rhea Ripley walk all over you like she did last week.
21:55We need you as the enforcer.
21:57And the enforcer we know would go out there and make her pay.
22:01Yeah.
22:02For what she done last week.
22:03You're right, yeah.
22:04Yeah.
22:05I'll take care of Rhea.
22:06Yeah, go on, get it.
22:07Smash it, sis.
22:08Look, I still miss my .
22:10I know you did, Dom.
22:11Dom, everything's gonna be okay.
22:14Hey, Dom, Moxie's got a match tonight.
22:16Tonight?
22:17Tonight.
22:18Good luck.
22:20Thank you.
22:21The Queen of the Ring Tournament Final will be set as Roxanne Perez and Jade Cargill collide for an opportunity to compete at Night of Champions for the Crown and a championship opportunity.
22:37It all goes down next on Main Event.
22:44On July 12th, a classic returns.
22:49Louder, tougher, and hitting harder than ever.
22:53Oh, here we go.
22:55Let's get this thing fired up.
22:57The Great American Badge.
23:02Bill, you made it very clear that you would seek revenge against Gunther after what he said about you and your family at Bad Blood last year.
23:14It appears that revenge is going to come two weeks from Saturday in Atlanta on NBC as part of Saturday Night's Main Event.
23:21Mm-hmm.
23:22What is it about Gunther that puts you in this type of mood?
23:26First and foremost, did you expect anything less of me?
23:29Did you think there was any way I was gonna let that slide?
23:32Zero.
23:33Exactly.
23:34I take my family to a WWE event as a bystander, as a fan, trying to relax, no stress, don't have to worry about who I'm wrestling that night, don't have to worry about anything.
23:52Just gotta go have fun.
23:54And I step into a verbal assault from Gunther.
23:59The lack of respect from him that I saw that night was pretty unbelievable.
24:08It was astonishing to me.
24:10Did he embarrass me in front of my wife?
24:13Absolutely.
24:14Did he embarrass me in front of my son?
24:17No question.
24:18Did he embarrass me in front of my fans and my adopted hometown of Atlanta?
24:26100%.
24:28So there was absolutely no way I was gonna let him get away with that.
24:33I didn't know when.
24:34I didn't know where.
24:35I was gonna seek my revenge and introduce him to who Goldberg really is, whether it's a 58-year-old man or a 28-year-old man.
24:43I don't care if I've got one foot in the grave.
24:45Nobody's ever gonna talk to me like that and get away with it.
24:48So yeah, he embarrassed me in front of my family.
24:53And so as I'm vying for my retirement match and wondering who my opponent's gonna be, I thought it was quite serendipitous that he stepped up and pretty much put himself into that spot.
25:11I think it was a logical choice because he ain't getting away with it.
25:18As long as I'm breathing and as long as I can step foot into that ring, I am going to make him pay.
25:27Michael, I am gonna beat the out of Gunther Saturday night's main event.
25:34WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg is ready to go to war with the World Heavyweight Champion Gunther.
25:44And Atlanta is the place to be on July 12th and 13th.
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26:06Over on Monday Night Raw, the Queen of the Ring tournament semifinals continue as Jade Cargill and Roxanne Perez went toe-to-toe for a chance to punch their ticket to Riyadh for championship aspirations.
26:17Cargill with a right hand, I think that just ticked Cargill off.
26:20Kicked by Perez now, looking for Pop Rocks, and not able to connect.
26:25Boop, oh, just barely got her.
26:27I don't think she got enough of her, but maybe just enough.
26:30And Cargill now, lifting Perez up.
26:34Boom.
26:35Now goes Perez.
26:36Cargill, no.
26:39No, no.
26:40Again, trying to put Perez in position.
26:42She does now.
26:43Face first, Perez off a jaded cover now for the win by Cargill.
26:48She's gonna face Asuka and Knight of Champions.
26:51Here is your winner, Jade Cargill.
27:01Boy, that was a test for Cargill tonight.
27:04And she passed against the very game Roxanne Perez here on Monday Night Raw.
27:09No doubt about it.
27:10Credit to Perez.
27:11She made Jade Cargill earn this victory.
27:14But Jade escaped with a W and entry into the Queen of the Ring Final,
27:20where the Empress of Tomorrow awaits.
27:24That could be a career defining test for the storm of WWE.
27:28Take another look at this.
27:30The power of Cargill delivering a power bomb and then realizing she needed a little insurance.
27:35Roxanne Perez, congratulations.
27:38You have been jaded.
27:43So now the mask is set for a night of champions.
27:46Eight o'clock local, one o'clock on the east coast, ten o'clock on the west coast,
27:50this coming Saturday.
27:52Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
27:54Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
27:56And another test awaits as Cargill comes Saturday.
28:12The Empress of Tomorrow, Asuka.
28:17There is history between these two in the tag team ranks.
28:24Now they go one on one in the Queen of the Ring Tournament Finals.
28:31Coming up, the War Raiders are set to take on A-Town Down Under in tag team action.
28:35Can the explosive Eric and Ivar keep up their win streak on main event?
28:39Or will A-Town Down Under pull out a victory against the former tag team champs?
28:43We will find out next.
28:45This August, WWE brings the vibes to MetLife Stadium.
28:55Chill.
28:56You know what time it is?
28:57Go time, go time.
28:58I run it, I run it, I run it, I run it.
28:59Two nights.
29:00Unbelievable!
29:01Too many stars to count.
29:02The women!
29:03Jersey's just built different.
29:04Yeah, yeah, yeah.
29:05Go time, go time.
29:06Summerslam.
29:07Run it, run it, run it, run it, run it.
29:09On a whole nother level.
29:10Oh, see, with me, it's show time.
29:12Dzień dobry!
29:14Dzień dobry!
29:15Jerzy's just built different.
29:17Yeah, yeah!
29:18Go time!
29:19Go time!
29:20Summerslam
29:22On a whole'nother level.
29:24Dzień dobry!
29:25It's show time!
29:27WWE Summerslam.
29:29August 2nd and 3rd.
29:32Individual and combo tickets on sale now.
29:42Vick, your boys are back.
29:46No, don't start throwing those rooms out there.
29:49No matter what you see in the end you put it down, and that's all.
30:03The following is a tag team match.
30:15Pinnacle one ball, introducing first at a combined weight of 424 pounds.
30:23Austin Fury and Grayson Waller in Town Down Hunter.
30:32Well, Vick, let's see how this duo coexists this week,
30:35as it's been quite a tumultuous few months for these former WWE tag team champs.
30:40Did you not just see how they made their entrance?
30:43The look on Grayson Waller, the fake smile.
30:47Almost seems like he doesn't care that he's out here.
30:51Certainly not up to a great start.
30:52A little bit of a handshake, walking behind his partner.
30:55Now they look all well and good, but there's got to be, you know.
31:01Waller didn't really like that reaction.
31:03He certainly did not.
31:07We'll see how this one plays out.
31:09See, this is what we're talking about right there.
31:11Grayson Waller.
31:13Grayson Waller can't be in the shadow of anyone.
31:17Well, not off to the best start right here.
31:20But, Vick, they're gonna have to straighten up very quickly
31:22because they have two powerhouses right in front of them.
31:26I've actually come to a conclusion about A-Town Down Under
31:30that I wanna get to during the matchup.
31:32And her opponents, at a combined weight of 590 pounds,
31:39Eric and Ivar, the War Raiders.
32:03Well, main event is war.
32:05As the former two-time World Tag Team Champions,
32:08who are looking to reassert their dominance after their own post-WrestleMania hiccups.
32:12Look, a win here could really help their argument.
32:14I even hate to use the word argument.
32:17With Adam Pearce, the general manager of Monday Night Raw.
32:20And to be frank, you beat a team that's a pair of former champions,
32:25and you continue to pick up wins that only builds your credibility,
32:29that builds your case for a championship opportunity against a duo in the New Day.
32:36And seem to me, are scared of Eric and Ivar.
32:41Well, certainly gonna bring that up, Vick.
32:43That's a great point, because you almost have to wonder the nightmare
32:46that could be the War Raiders appear to intimidate with Xavier Woods and Cliff Kingston.
32:51Well, you got intimidation, then you got argumentative between these two.
32:56It looked like Theory was gonna start this match, and I'm assuming that after the bell sounded,
33:02Waller tagged himself in.
33:03And that's not the first time we've seen this, Vick, here on Main Event,
33:05as it seems like the problems for Theory and Waller are continuing.
33:09But Waller and Theory just need to prove they're on the same page.
33:13We said this in the opening matchup.
33:18WWE Universe is speaking.
33:20That's certainly gonna get under the skin of Grayson Waller.
33:23We said it in the first matchup, a proving ground of sorts.
33:27Open the cover.
33:28That is what Main Event is.
33:30In deeper meaning for the former Tag Team Champions, A-Town Down Under,
33:33they gotta show all of us that they're on the same page.
33:39And right now they're not.
33:40Look at, they didn't even tag them out.
33:41Not even close to on the same page.
33:43We talk about that intimidation factor of both Eric and Ivar.
33:47And look at Eric just bodying Grayson Waller right now.
33:50Both these teams very, very familiar with the other.
33:54And you hear Eric say, no, you had your chance to make a tag.
33:57You're gonna pay.
33:58Pop-up headbutt right there.
34:00I think we talked about the War Raiders, some recent opportunities.
34:03They could not capitalize.
34:04Those chips on their shoulders continue to grow.
34:07The duo has overcome career-ending injuries.
34:09I think that's something that gets overlooked sometimes.
34:11They are battle-tested.
34:12Yet, Blake, they still wanna prove themselves to the management, to the locker room.
34:17Most importantly, to the WWE Universe that's rising to their feet.
34:22And unlike Theory and Waller, these two consistently working in unison.
34:25You see it right here, over 300 pounds of Ivar.
34:29Dropping right on Waller.
34:31Ooh.
34:32Nearly gets the cover as the War Raiders are rolling.
34:34An absolutely incredible scene.
34:47This is what World Wrestling Entertainment is all about.
34:53WWE Clash in Paris, Sunday, August 31st.
35:00Tickets on sale now.
35:02Back here on Main Event, Vic throughout the break, all Eric and Ivar.
35:12It certainly has been.
35:13Look, truth be told, War Raiders need another opportunity at the Tag Team Gold on Monday Night Raw.
35:21124 days in their second reign as World Tag Team Champions.
35:25And you have to wonder, is it simply just those wins to get them back to that point for a third time?
35:30You gotta wonder if Austin Theory truly wants to even kid in this match-up with the way.
35:34Oh my gosh.
35:35Grayson Waller has treated him over the last several weeks.
35:38This might be some, what's it called, tough love?
35:41Well, he's certainly not jumping and helping him, that's for certain.
35:45As Ivar feels the back elbow of Grayson Waller right here, Vic.
35:49Of course, we talk about, look at the high elevation.
35:53You know, it's a shame because A-Town Down Under, they could not just be good, they could be great.
35:58They've already been Tag Team Champions, much like a certain champion in NXT.
36:03They let Ego get in the way.
36:05And right now they're getting steamrolled by the War Raiders.
36:09Eric and Ivar looking to move to 3-0 here on Main Event 2025.
36:13Vic, we've seen the past how dominant this team can be.
36:15Wait a minute.
36:16As Waller throws Ivar right to Theory.
36:19Did he?
36:20Was he aiming for the corner and he accidentally threw him into his partner?
36:25Just like that, Grayson Waller back in control, in the cover.
36:29Only gets two, but now Grayson Waller gets his time to shot.
36:32Here's what my conclusion is.
36:34Over the last month, Grayson Waller is jealous of Austin Theory.
36:39Here's my Theory, pun intended on that.
36:42He has never worn singles gold, Austin Theory has.
36:45He's never beaten John Cena.
36:47Granted, there's time to do so, but those dates of John Cena are certainly running low.
36:52He's had a WrestleMania moment, has Grayson Waller, but it's tied to Theory,
36:57and that's a point he can't argue and he can't shake.
37:01Well, that's certainly a conspiracy theory.
37:03Grayson Waller might get behind as Ivar controlling the pace yet again.
37:09Nice counter in the Flatliner.
37:12Will this do it?
37:14As Grayson Waller only able to get two, Vic, you mentioned it a couple of weeks back,
37:18but why was Grayson Waller hanging around the World Tag Team Champs, the new girl?
37:22See, now I was gonna bring this up because I was gonna ask you actually, am I wrong or have we seen on Monday Night Raw some conversations that maybe shouldn't have been picked up by our camera crew?
37:37It's very interesting, we'll see how that one plays out, and you almost have to wonder are the World Tag Team titles still the primary focus of V-Town down?
37:44I don't know what it is.
37:46Is it maybe just trying to get a championship opportunity?
37:49Is maybe that what Grayson Waller needs?
37:51But look, this arguing between these two, it's not good for a team, flat out.
37:57One thing he's looking for is that spotlight, which is now getting ready to shine on the Warriors.
38:02And no matter what, Austin Theory is still there for his partner.
38:05He's still reaching out.
38:06He's still trying to rally Waller.
38:07I mean, listen to him.
38:08You gotta tag me now.
38:09You gotta tag me now.
38:10And as we saw at the top of the match, Vic, you have to wonder,
38:13Waller very well could be jealous of Theory's growing response to the WWE Universe as we can hear it right here.
38:19Austin Theory in, Austin Theory rolling, pent up aggression on the outside.
38:24WWE Universe wanted it, they got it.
38:26Last time we saw Austin Theory, he succumbed to Dragon Lee.
38:30Almost wondered, did he need Grayson Waller there?
38:32But he's cooking on his own right now.
38:34Here we go.
38:35As Eric, his back is gotten by Ivar.
38:42Look at the power of Theory.
38:44Got to be kidding me.
38:47Looking to take him eight-town down.
38:49Listen to this place.
38:51As Austin Theory ready to explode, but
38:55Vic, where's Grayson Waller?
38:57By the looks of it, just pulling himself back up.
39:02Hey!
39:03As Theory was getting ready to turn that corner, perhaps shut the door.
39:07And again, the miscommunication comes about, and Eric gets the tag into Ivar here.
39:17And Vic, we talked about the War Raiders perhaps eating this victory, but
39:21Grayson Waller trying to get it done all on his own here.
39:23Rolls in.
39:25Here we go.
39:26The pass off.
39:28No, no, no.
39:30In the position, War Machine.
39:35And A-Town Down Under has a Viking experience.
39:40Here are your winners, the War Raiders.
39:47Vic, at various points throughout this matchup, it looked like Theory and
39:50Waller were on the cusp of victory, but they could not coexist.
39:53Go back and really, that's the turning point.
39:56Austin Theory had this matchup in control.
39:59Grayson Waller wanted the spotlight.
40:01Grayson Waller wanted everything to be about him.
40:04And in the end, it lost not only him, but his team here tonight on Bang!
40:11Main Event.
40:12Big connection right there, the War Raiders, their third win here in 2025 on Main Event.
40:17We talk about the stacked tag team divisions on Monday Night Raw.
40:20We saw last night on Friday Night SmackDown with the Lions 6, how things continue to get amped up.
40:2514-3 on you.
40:27The arguments continuing between Theory and Waller.
40:31We now turn to last Monday as the highly competitive King of the Ring Tournament
40:35sees allies and former tag team champions going head-to-head for a chance at redemption.
40:45Cody is a man on a mission, desperate to win the crown.
40:53And the other semi-finalist has arrived, Jey Uso.
41:01You don't even have to say nothing, Noose.
41:04Cuz me and you, been in the trenches.
41:08From fighting my family, to winning tag team gold, to finishing our stories at WrestleMania.
41:20We've both been to the mountain top.
41:25But Cody, this Monday, Oose, there's only room for one of us.
41:33I gotta get mine, Cody, just like you gotta get yours.
41:38I know it ain't personal, it's strictly business.
41:41On Monday night, please believe, there's gonna be four letters, one word,
41:48The former undisputed WWE Champion and former WWE World Heavyweight Champion have been long allies.
42:00They will stand tall as each superstar battles for a chance to crown themselves as King of the Ring at Night of Champions.
42:07It's the American Nightmare Cody Rhodes versus Main Event Jey Uso and it's coming up next on Main Event.
42:14WrestleMania 41 was the most successful WrestleMania in history.
42:25We shattered every record from attendance to viewership.
42:28So we're running it back to the sports and entertainment capital of the world.
42:33I had a dream, I had a vision, I had to work for this and you did it.
42:42It's time to double down, Las Vegas.
42:45WrestleMania returns in 2026.
42:48Are you ready?
42:50Yeah, you can't stop this.
42:54Yeah, you can't stop this.
42:58Now get me off of this thing.
43:03The WWE Universe is in for an unforgettable night as Night of Champions takes center stage.
43:09With coveted gold up for grabs and superstars looking to be crowned.
43:13The stakes couldn't be high.
43:15Since securing the United States Championship, it has been nothing but turmoil between Jacob Fatu and his former tribal chief, Solo Saccone.
43:24And after weeks of turmoil, the Samoan werewolf has thrown down the gauntlet and put his United States Championship on the line against his former brother.
43:33Can Saccone capture his first singles title off the man he claims he took to the top?
43:38Or will Fatu put Solo in his place once and for all?
43:41We'll find out when these two go head to head.
43:44Night of Champions will showcase a clash between two of the most powerful forces in WWE's women's division.
43:52As Rhea Ripley and the Judgment Day's Raquel Rodriguez collide in a brutal street fight in Rhea.
43:59And it is official.
44:01After weeks of mind games and backstage trash talk from the unhinged Karrion Kross, Sami Zayn has had enough.
44:07The two will finally collide at Night of Champions where Kross looks to pick up a statement victory while the underdog from the underground is ready to shut him up and settle the score once and for all.
44:21With one final ticket needing to be punched for the King of the Ring finals.
44:24Returned to last Monday as the American Nightmare Cody Rhodes battled his long time friend main event Jey Uso for a chance to face Randy Orton for the crown.
44:37And somehow Jey's still alive.
44:41Cody survived a spear.
44:44Now Cody firing up and measuring his man.
44:57Cody just said I'm sorry Jey.
45:03This ends now.
45:04Looking for Crossroads.
45:06Covered by Jey.
45:08Crossroads of his own.
45:10Cover on Cody.
45:11Jey Uso.
45:12And I thought it was gonna be Uso and Orton and Cody Rhodes staying alive.
45:16You, me and 14,000 plus Cole.
45:19Everybody in this arena was on their feet.
45:22But nobody's as shocked as that man, Jey Uso.
45:26And Jey's gotta be saying, what the hell do I have to do?
45:29Countered the Crossroads into a Crossroads of his own.
45:32Right on the money, hook of the leg.
45:37And Cody kicks out.
45:49The emotion both of these men, stir within the WWE fans is incredible.
45:54Jey kick to the face of Cody, Cody's down.
46:00Jey telling Cody to get up, get up.
46:10And another kick.
46:15And this is just insurance, Jey Uso just wants to make damn sure.
46:22That's gotta do it.
46:25Jey Uso with a spear to Cody Rhodes.
46:28And Jey says that's it.
46:30Cody doesn't appear to have anything left.
46:33And Jey gonna position him for the finishing move.
46:38The Uso splash.
46:40Cody Rhodes, though, back to his feet.
46:44Up to the top rope.
46:45Struggling on the turnbuckle.
46:49My goodness.
46:50Cody Rhodes from the top.
46:56As the third massive cutter sustained by Jey Uso.
47:04Hope Randy Orton was looking.
47:06And now, Cody Rhodes, Crossroads.
47:11Cover.
47:12One, two.
47:13Cody Rhodes is in the finals of the King of the Ring.
47:18Here is your winner, the American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes.
47:30Ladies and gentlemen, Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso in a battle for the ages.
47:37That Cody wins to advance tonight of champions.
47:42Crowd is here, about to blow.
47:45Waiting for me to start the show.
47:48What a match.
47:50It was certainly not easy for Cody Rhodes or Jey Uso.
47:59Check out this super kick.
48:02Bang!
48:03Right on the jaw, the American Nightmare.
48:06Surely, that would put Cody down, right?
48:09No, just for insurance, a spear from Jey Uso.
48:12This would keep Cody down for sure, right?
48:15Jey Uso, just to make absolutely certain, went up top.
48:19Paid for it in spectacular fashion.
48:22A cutter by Rhodes.
48:25And a trip to the crossroads sends Cody to the finals of King of the Ring.
48:32Saturday at Night of Champions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
48:45Cody Rhodes versus Randy Orton in the King of the Ring tournament finals.
48:52Former mentor versus former protege.
48:57Another chapter in the legacies of both superstars.
49:04And a show of respect by Cody Rhodes to a very game Jey Uso tonight.
49:15A hell of a matchup.
49:34But Cody Rhodes is the man going to the finals of the King of the Ring.
49:42Rhodes, Orton, someone will define their legacy Saturday at Night of Champions.
49:57Do it all to get them off the beat.
50:02Crowd is here, about to blow.
50:06Waiting for me to start the show.
50:09Out the curtain lights, go on from home.
50:13Whoa!
50:16It's totally worth it.
50:33I would like to drag a country pro.
50:38It's not much a book or want to get seen today.