[intro theme music]
[Cole] It will be a night forever etched in history!
Welcome...
to WrestleMania!
[narrator] But first, The Chamber.
These men...
and these women...
will enter...
[Cole] It is by far the harshest of detours on the Road to WrestleMania.
[narrator] All here for one definitive purpose.
[Cole] For the first time ever, seven men compete.
[Heyman] The winner of this match
gets Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania!
[narrator] For one game-changing night...
[Stephanie] Alexa Bliss will be defending her championship
in the first ever all-women's Elimination Chamber Match.
[narrator] ...plus...
[Cole] Ronda Rousey is here!
...as the questions mount...
[commentator 1] Ronda Rousey will be signing her Monday Night RAW contract.
-[Cole] What does this mean? -[narrator] ...the answer...
-[man] You ready? -[narrator] ...will be found inside.
-[man] You feel it? -[narrator] Tonight...
the Chamber determines who will be worthy.
♪ This is your moment You gotta go for the glory ♪
♪ I hustled to make it ♪
[narrator] The Road...
♪ I'm doing the work I'm spending the time ♪
...to WrestleMania
continues...
now.
♪ Man on a mission, that's me To be what I'm destined to be ♪
[announcer] And now, Rocket League presents WWE Elimination Chamber.
♪ Alright, now action for real Be the star of the show ♪
[Cole] If you want a clear path for WrestleMania,
you must win tonight.
You are looking live at the T-Mobile Arena in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada.
It is the final pay-per-view stop for the Monday Night RAW team
on The Road to WrestleMania.
This is Elimination Chamber.
And that structure there is what much of tonight is all about.
The Elimination Chamber, the final stop on The Road to WrestleMania.
Only 20 other times in WWE history
have Superstars entered this dangerous structure.
Hello again, everybody, and I'm Michael Cole
joined of course by The Coach and Corey Graves.
And, gentlemen, tonight, inside the Elimination Chamber
we take the next step in the women's Evolution
because Alexa Bliss will defend her RAW Women's Championship
against five other women.
Because for the first time ever, we will kick things off
with the first-ever Women's Elimination Chamber Match.
[Stephanie] There is a revolution with women in sports.
What do you say, ladies, you make history once again.
Alexa Bliss will be defending her championship
in the first-ever...
[man] The first time ever
[Stephanie] ...revolution...
[Cole] Six Women will step inside of the intimidating Elimination Chamber...
[woman] ...into an evolution.
This Chamber will ruin other friendships.
In the Chamber Match, I intend to walk out as Champion
The Elimination Chamber Match is every woman for herself.
[Cole] Bayley-to-Belly. Hooks the leg up. Bayley with a huge win!
[bell rings]
Which makes it much easier for one of us
to become the next RAW Women's Champion.
[Cole] Absolution on the attack of Mickie James!
Bliss dragging Mickie out of harm's way.
If Absolution works together in the Elimination Chamber,
-we're all screwed. -You can play nice all you want,
but come Elimination Chamber,
I am coming after that RAW Women's Championship.
[Cole] We know Sasha and Bayley are friends.
Mandy and Sonya are friends.
Can Alexa rely on Mickie inside the Chamber?
Mickie James coming to the aid of Alexa Bliss.
Double team on Deville.
[Cole] The question is, will it be every woman for herself inside the Chamber?
["Rise" playing]
[Bayley] I need to remind people that I am still the boss around here.
I'm gonna come up on top.
I am gonna reclaim my RAW Women's Championship.
♪ Falling is no longer acceptable now ♪
[Corey] Bayley doesn't look like she's out here for a hug.
She's not gonna back down.
I will give her all the credit in the world.
She is tough. There's no quit in Bayley.
[song continues]
[woman] Absolution is a symphony of carnage.
We demand the spotlight.
♪ Rise if you haven't forsaken Everything inside of you ♪
[Mickie] The only six-time Women's Champion.
♪ Rise if you get the feeling That the world's against you ♪
[Bliss] I'll face whatever woman put in the Elimination Chamber Match.
But the fact is, I'm walking in and walking out of WrestleMania
RAW Women's Champion.
♪ Rise if you get the feeling That the world's against you ♪
♪ Rise if you have a voice Buried deep inside of you ♪
[Cole] One of these six women
will win the title and then defend that championship at WrestleMania.
[bell rings]
[JoJo] The following is the first-ever Women's Elimination Chamber match.
[crowd cheering]
And it is for the RAW Women's Championship.
This match begins with two Superstars in the ring
and four other competitors enclosed in their respective pods.
Every five minutes, a pod door will open at random,
allowing another competitor to join the match.
This process will continue until all pods are empty.
If at any time a Superstar is pinned or submits,
she is eliminated and must exit the Chamber.
The last Superstar remaining will be declared the RAW Women's Champion.
["Blissful" playing]
Introducing first, from Columbus, Ohio,
she is the RAW Women's Champion, Alexa Bliss.
[Cole] Alexa Bliss not happy at all tonight.
She made those feelings known a couple of weeks ago
to General Manager Kurt Angle. Corey, Alexa says,
"Why should I be forced to defend my championship inside the Chamber tonight
when Brock Lesnar, the Universal Champion, does not have to?"
[Corey] I think Alexa has a very valid argument.
I understand her feelings completely.
Alexa's got to feel like she just walked into the lion's den right now.
And that championship she cherishes so much is in big time jeopardy.
[Coach] Yeah, but those feelings need to end
because she needs to now focus on the matter at hand.
[Cole] And if there's any good news for Alexa,
she won't be starting this match.
She'll be locked in a pod to begin this match tonight.
[Cole] 181 days as RAW Women's Champion.
Will that end tonight on Elimination Chamber?
[Coach] It's about a game plan.
It's about understanding when you're in your pod,
looking at how the action is breaking down,
and understanding what you need to do
once you get into this incredibly difficult match.
["Sky's the Limit" playing]
[Cole] It's Boss Time!
[JoJo] Next from Boston, Massachusetts, Sasha Banks!
[Cole] You know, earlier today I talked to Sasha Banks in the locker room area.
And she looked at me and she said, "I'm really nervous."
And I say, Sasha, you're nervous. I mean, you've made history.
You've been involved in so many historic matches over the past three years.
And she looked at me again and she said, "Michael, it doesn't get any easier."
"There is pressure every time we go out
and take the next step in the women's Evolution."
[Coach] Well, let's keep it real.
The last month hasn't exactly been great for Sasha Banks.
And now, in order to get that confidence back,
what does she have to do?
She has to try to make history, as you say, Michael, again,
but this time in a match that none of these women
have ever been a part of before.
[Corey] Well, lucky for Sasha Banks, she won't be forced to start the match.
She'll be locked in a pod as well, giving her a bit of an advantage.
[Cole] You know, Corey, if Sasha wins tonight,
she would become only the fourth five-time champion,
women's champion in history.
Trish Stratus, Mickie James, Melina, the only three women's Superstars
who have held the title more than four times.
[Corey] What better place to do it than Las Vegas?
There's finally enough spotlights in one city for Sasha Banks.
[Cole] While Sasha did say the spotlight is on, it's always on me.
[“Obsession” playing]
[JoJo] From Richmond, Virginia,
Mickie James!
[Cole] A six-time women's champion.
If she wins tonight,
she would join Trish Stratus
with the most title reigns in WWE history for a women's champion.
[Corey] You can see the smile on Alexa Bliss' face
as Mickie James makes her way to the ring.
We've seen the on-again, off-again friendship, if you want to call it that,
between Alexa and Mickie play out over the last few weeks.
[Cole] I asked Mickie about that today and she looked at me and she said,
"Cole, do you think I'm a fool?"
"This isn't my first rodeo."
"Nobody is using me."
[Coach] But you do agree that this is about friendships
and it's all gonna be a matter of which one of these friendships
-falls by the wayside first. -[Corey] It can be about that.
It's more of a strategic alliance than anything right now.
You need all the allies you can get, if you can get any, in a match like this.
But in the end, it's every woman for herself.
[Coach] No doubt.
[Cole] Three women already locked in their pods for this matchup.
["Stars In the Night" playing]
[JoJo] Making their way to the ring, representing Absolution,
Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville.
[Cole] What's interesting about this
is one of the members of Absolution will be locked in the pod.
The other member will end up starting this match.
[Corey] Oh, here you see Paige. The brains behind the brawn
of this operation. And it definitely gives Absolution an advantage.
In fact, Absolution is my pick to win this.
I'm not going to specify if it's Mandy Rose or Sonya Deville,
but big things are coming for Absolution tonight.
[Coach] I thought it was interesting that Sonya Deville made it very clear
that she thinks the other friendships will fall apart.
But she says her and Mandy Rose, that absolutely will not happen.
[Cole] That's what Paige said on the Elimination Chamber Kickoff Show
when she was a guest to the panel earlier tonight.
She said that Mandy and Sonya have the advantage tonight.
Because she's explained to them that all that matters
is that the title comes to the group, Absolution.
It's not about the individual.
[Coach] Working as a cohesive unit gives Absolution a big-time advantage.
But the question is, which one of these ladies is gonna step into the ring
and which one is gonna start in the pod?
[Coach] I think it's interesting. You look at all of the guys,
and they're all looking up at the structure
and looking up at the Chamber
and trying to figure out exactly what they should expect.
And the bottom line is, they don't know what they should expect.
And that nervous energy you're seeing on the faces, I think it's pretty cool.
[Cole] I know all of these women have gone back, Corey,
watch the past Elimination Chamber Matches.
It's one thing to watch, it's another thing to compete.
[Corey] Absolutely. But you've got to respect the amount of confidence
oozing Deville and Mandy Rose right now
as they walk around taunting the other competitors.
[Coach] Every great athlete in history had to have their first step, right?
They had to have their first big moment.
And you wonder if tonight is that first big moment for Mandy Rose or Sonya.
[Corey] One of these two women could very well be champion tonight.
[Cole] And Mandy Rose is gonna actually enter the pod,
which means Sonya Deville will start this match.
And we know who will start it with her.
["Turn It Up" playing]
[Cole] The former Women's Champion in her own right.
[JoJo] From San Jose, California, Bayley!
[Cole] And Bayley said earlier today that dreams keep me awake.
This is my dream.
To compete in Elimination Chamber and headline WrestleMania.
[Coach] Well, I'm all about the hugs.
But we can put the hugs to the side.
Because Bayley tonight, needs to put her A-game front and center.
Because if she's gonna survive this match,
it's gonna be, what, 25, 30 minutes minimum.
[Cole] The thing is that the world watching this first ever Women's...
Elimination Chamber Match tonight.
In fact, the women from SmackDown LIVE have been tweeting throughout the day,
including SmackDown's Champion Charlotte Flair,
who said, "So many feelings for the women in this match.
Excitement, pride, hope.
The women of RAW going to make history for all of us."
[Corey] A few moments ago, you saw Sasha Banks smiling on Bayley's arrival.
If this does come down to strategic alliances, you know Sasha and Bayley
better get on the same page.
[Cole] Yeah, let's not forget what happened at the Royal Rumble.
Sasha Banks eliminated her friend Bayley, much the same tonight, Coach.
Because it's every woman for herself.
[Coach] And I think it's also gonna be a really big deal on who comes in when.
And if they're smart, they get out
and they team up before the next pod opens.
[Cole] Well, in the end, it's every woman for themself.
But you have to make it to the end.
[Coach] It's gonna be Bayley and Sonya Deville starting things off.
Every five minutes, a pod will open.
Another Superstar will enter this match.
The only way you're sent back to the locker room
is via pinfall or submission inside the ring.
The last woman standing
will defend the RAW Women's Championship at WrestleMania.
[Cole] And the door will be... locked.
The Chamber is closed. The match is underway.
History in the making in Las Vegas.
And Sonya Deville, her expression, as she looks around the Chamber.
Bayley looking around as well.
And, Corey, I'd imagine the first few minutes of this match,
get the nerves under control.
[Corey] I can tell you what, the nerves better be under control
before this match gets a few minutes deep.
That could be detrimental to any one of these competitors.
[Coach] Michael, you mentioned that all the ladies went back and watched
the Elimination Chamber Matches earlier today, earlier this week.
I wonder how much they took away
and what kind of a game plan that they have strategized
and they will use coming up here tonight.
[Cole] Time will tell, match under way.
Sonya Deville with the takedown of Bayley.
Deville, of course, the striker, with the MMA background, cover.
Bayley kicks at one.
Bayley, a former NXT and RAW Women's Champion.
Bayley has made history in her career here involved in the first-ever Iron Man Match
with Sasha Banks a few years ago.
[Coach] Sonya Deville with that MMA background.
And this is a city famous, guys, for making MMA stars.
As we know, we'll see one later on tonight signing her big contract.
[Cole] Yeah, Ronda Rousey here in Las Vegas.
That was a view from just outside the pod
looking over the shoulder of one of our women's Superstars.
Bayley with the Running Bulldog.
For Deville and Bayley,
starting this match is gonna be very important,
the pacing.
[Corey] Beyond pacing,
if I'm a Superstar in either of these Elimination Chamber Matches tonight,
I am trying to inflict as much punishment in a one-on-one scenario.
Try to pick up the victory.
Beat your opponent up alone
before you start adding other Superstars to the fray.
The more people you have in the ring at the same time,
the less chance you have of becoming victorious.
[Coach] Certainly the chances less than a great, great deal.
But also, it matters which women Superstar comes in at which time.
[Corey] If you dispatch of your opponent in short order,
you can use the rest of the five minutes to compose yourself.
-Replan your game. -[Cole] What a shot!
And Deville with a shot to the midsection.
Over the past 20 Elimination Chamber Matches,
those entering number one have actually won the Chamber four separate times.
[Corey] I think Sonya is wasting some valuable time.
You knock the wind clean out of Bayley with that shot to the midsection.
[Cole] So Bayley does have an opportunity
if history shows us anything and now Deville
going to use the Chamber as a weapon for the first time in this match up.
-Worry about the bottom rope first. -Oh, no.
Whoa. Bayley scaling the Chamber.
[Coach] Where's she goin'?
[Cole] Spider-Man-like is Deville tries to rip Bayley down.
[Corey] Look at the power from Sonya.
And now it's Sonya bounced off the Cham--
-Oh, blocked it. -Her hands up just in time.
[Cole] Now Bayley again blocks.
Now Deville looking to just wrestle Bayley down.
We've seen so many times in the past,
the Elimination Chamber itself being used as a very effective weapon
as Sonya Deville just found out.
[Coach] You saw both ladies right there doing whatever they could
not to be tossed into the structure.
[Cole] See the look on Mickie's face and Sasha, "What have we got into?"
Cover! And a kick-out by Deville at two!
Almost saw Sasha take a big gulp as Bayley delivers a knee
right in a shoulder of Deville.
Nobody home as Bayley misses with the elbow.
[Coach] You know, Sonya Deville takes that saying she likes to use.
"Put your hair up and square up."
It's a sense of mentality. It's a mindset.
And clearly, she was ready to go here tonight.
But this is a different Bayley that we are seeing as well.
[Cole] We've made so much so far about every women for herself.
But let's not forget the team of Sonya and Mandy
also Bayley and Sasha best friends.
And this alliance that seems to have been formed with Alexa and Mickie,
how will they play out tonight?
Cover by Bayley again and Deville stays in it.
[Corey] I think in the case of Absolution right now,
Sonya Deville should be very, very worried that there's a big target on her back.
Because Absolution as a unit, if you eliminate one,
it takes a lot of their power away in this situation.
[Coach] That's a good point because Sonya was very, very vocal
about the fact that her and Mandy Rose
would not separate, that they would be a team.
[Corey] Bayley looking to finish things off here.
[Cole] And Sonya Deville trying to crawl out of harm's way.
But I don't know if that's necessarily the case.
It's gonna make things worse.
Bayley top rope.
[Cole] Oh, Sonya.
-[Coach] And this is the problem, guys-- -[Cole] Wait a minute, Coach,
realize Bayley now rolling her in the ring.
You have to get a pinball inside the ring.
-Hook of the leg, kick-out at two. -[Coach] Good point.
What I was gonna say was this is the downfall
and the negative part of starting to match first
because you start to beat each other up.
And then here comes the first Superstar out of the pod.
[Corey] Yeah, who will it be?
[buzzer]
[Cole] And it's Mandy Rose.
So Mandy and Deville, Absolution will be at full strike.
And Bayley realizing that goes right after the fresh Mandy Rose.
[Corey] It was rather rude of Bayley not to allow Mandy
to at least get in the ring first.
[Cole] And Bayley realizes that Absolution is going to try to work together.
And she's trying to make sure that that does not happen.
[Coach] I think Bayley realizes her time is up.
This could be the longest five minutes of her career.
[crowd chanting] Bayley!
But the WWE Universe firmly behind Bayley here in Las Vegas.
And Bayley...
burying her shoulder both in the rows
and now the midsection of Sonya Deville.
Different level of killer instinct from Bayley in recent weeks.
-She's gonna need all of it right now. -It's about WrestleMania.
It's about the road to New Orleans.
And Bayley now, both women stacked up in the corner.
Bayley looking great so far, but that mistake could cost her.
[Coach] I think it's a nice idea to think that she can hang with these two
for an extended period of time. But let's be honest, guys.
This is two of the brightest young women Superstars in the game today.
What were you saying, Coach? Look at Bayley.
Coach, I gotta disagree with you at the moment.
Bayley former RAW Women's Champion of her own right.
handling Absolution rather well for the moment.
And Mandy-- Deville.
Double Leg Take Down, good night, Bayley.
Bayley landed with a thud.
[Coach] Now here's the interesting thing, guys.
Are we going to see, and we're not so far...
Mandy and Sonya?
[Corey] Big right hand from Mandy Rose and Sonya.
Just driving Bayley nearly through the Chamber floor.
[Corey] Well, if I was running strategy for Absolution, Coach,
I'd say work together to eliminate everybody else.
-And they go one-on-one with each other. -[Cole] Bayley driven into the Chamber.
-Seems unique. -[Cole] And again.
[Corey] Michael, like Absolution may be employing that exact strategy.
How do you like that, huh?
[Cole] And Bayley left in a heap.
[Coach] Well, Corey, you said a minute ago that it was a mistake for them to yell
-and scream and waste time. -[Corey] It absolutely is.
Because remember, the clock is ticking.
I agree. I think if Mandy and Sonya right now
focus on submitting Bayley, or pinning Bayley,
it changes the entire complexion for them.
[Cole] But I can also understand taking your time in this match as well.
I mean, this is a marathon. Not a sprint. Cover...
by Deville. And Bayley fights out of it at two.
Absolutely is. But wouldn't it be nice to take a--
Rose again and Bayley this time kicks out.
Take a breather during a marathon?
If they get rid of Bayley now,
Sonya and Mandy are free to spend the next few moments composing themselves.
Indeed.
[Cole] Bayley's in a lot of trouble right now.
-[Corey] Oh, goodness. -[Cole] Running knee, Bayley.
Taken out.
And again, if you're Bayley, this is the one thing you were afraid of.
Absolution being able to team up.
You know, Mandy and Sonya were given explicit instructions by Paige.
Oh, man.
Rose! Is it enough to eliminate Bayley in this match?
And Bayley again fights to stay alive.
[Coach] We talked about how these two can
really start to make a name for themselves.
if they had an impressive performance.
I would say so far... this is very, very impressive.
[Corey] Oh! Wicked knees.
Take another look at this, Mandy Rose.
From the second rope, driving her knee right into the shoulder of Bayley.
We know historically has had shoulder problems.
-Oh, no. -[Cole] And again, great teamwork
by Rose and Deville continuing to punish Bayley,
who's hung up in the Chamber.
[Coach] It's clear that these two had a game plan
that if this was the scenario--
-You wanna hug her now? -What are you gonna do in there, huh?
...then this is exactly what they would do.
-[Corey] It's working right now. -[Cole] Thing about Absolution.
They're never...
-never at a loss for words... -[crowd counting down]
...as we now await the fourth entry into this match, who will it be?
[buzzer]
[Cole] Sasha Banks! And now Bayley's got an ally.
[Corey] You're kidding me. Sasha Banks doesn't care about Bayley.
Sasha Banks only cares about Sasha Banks.
And The Boss going right after Absolution.
First Deville and now, Rose, bounced off the pod.
And Sasha Banks...
taking it to Mandy Rose.
She's had all kinds of problems with Absolution
since they arrived on the scene.
[Coach] We wondered which lady would be the one
that would use the Chamber with the most.
First, she used the pod. Now she's using the chain.
[Cole] And now Deville trying to drag The Boss off.
Mandy Rose, Sasha.
Deville almost got hung up. Sasha Banks now delivering the forearm.
-Look at her go. -[Corey] The rapid fire rights from Banks.
Oh, no. Double knees.
[Coach] And what this is also doing
is allowing Bayley to get the breather that she desperately needs.
[Cole] And now with Deville in trouble, Sasha Banks...
with a double knees... cover on Deville.
Will there be elimination? And a kick-out!
[Corey] To that point though, Coach,
I think that's an ill-conceived strategy by Sasha Banks.
Why let Bayley recover?
Sasha should go out and pin Bayley right now.
Take a look at this.
Sasha full head of steam, double knees right down on Sonya Deville.
[Cole] But it wouldn't keep Sonya down.
[Coach] You're saying Sasha should go out and pin Bayley
and roll her into the ring and pin Bayley?
And then it would be two-on-one against Sasha again.
Great strategy, Corey.
[Cole] Yeah, but you do have an elimination...
as Deville delivers an elbow to the face of Sasha Banks and The Boss...
And Deville felt that one.
-And Sasha with... -[Corey] Oh, no.
[Cole] Bounced off the second turnbuckle.
[Corey] Deville's in trouble.
[Cole] And Sasha Banks looking to eliminate Sonya Deville.
Double leg hook and a kick-out at two.
[Coach] I can't help but think about just a couple minutes ago,
when we were saying that Sonya and Mandy should be hurrying up.
Getting rid of Bayley. They didn't do that. Now, look who's down.
[Corey] Take a look at this impressive maneuver by Sasha Banks.
Launching Mandy right into the turnbuckle.
And oh-- before taking out Deville.
[Cole] And now, Deville gonna roll up Sasha.
She owns a victory over Sasha already, and a kick-out by Banks.
But one thing that's been very impressive, Corey, for young Superstars like Deville
and Rose is their staying power.
How they continue to get better week in and week out.
You pick up a victory over a champion like Sasha Banks,
I mean, it's going to give you a lot of swagger.
[Cole] Look of concern on the face of The Champion,
Alexa Bliss defending their title tonight.
Realizes her odds are not particularly great to retain tonight,
and get to WrestleMania.
[Coach] She also understands that her time is coming
because it's gonna be either her or Mickie James, the next woman in.
[Corey] Well, right now, Alexa is just hoping somebody gets eliminated
before The Goddess has to step into the ring.
[Cole] And now, Bayley and Sasha working together.
So Absolution getting a bit of their own medicine.
And again, Deville bounced off the Chamber.
Extremely physical!
[commentators exclaiming]
Double the impact. First, the cage wall
then the Chamber floor.
Sonya Deville's in a bad way right now.
[Cole] You've gotta get her back in the ring.
That's where the pinfall has to occur.
-[Corey] Sasha Banks right now is just-- -[Cole] Mandy Rose back in it.
[Corey] Look at the--
-[Cole] Impact! -Double impact.
Mandy Rose now,
coming to the aid of Deville momentarily.
Just launched Sasha by three quarters of the way across the ring.
Don't ever underestimate the power Mandy Rose possesses.
[Coach] Really impressed with the power.
Really impressed with the athletic ability.
[Cole] And Rose looking to Sasha away.
Face first. Will there be elimination here?
-[Coach] Cover. -[random man] That was dope!
Yeah, baby!
[Corey] Got a question. Maybe this is inexperience on the part of Mandy Rose.
[Cole] Or perhaps Mandy Rose realized she couldn't put Sasha away with that.
and wanted one more big move.
And went to the running knee!
-Uh-oh! -Back--
Backstabber. Bank Statement! Middle of the ring.
Bayley!
Tap out. Rose is eliminated.
[Corey groans]
[JoJo] Mandy Rose has been eliminated.
[Corey] Mandy Rose has the dubious distinction
of being the first woman eliminated from the first-ever Women's Royal Rumble.
And now the first woman eliminated from the Elimination Chamber.
[Coach] It absolutely was a mistake.
The arrogance, the confidence way too much.
And she had Sasha Banks exactly where she wants her.
Or wanted her.
[Cole] Alexa happy because now we are down to five.
Rose being forced to leave the Chamber.
Not only does this impact Mandy Rose, but it also impacts that woman.
Sonya Deville. No more allies for the Deville.
[Corey] A look at concern on Sonya Deville's face.
[Cole] Who's gonna enter number five in the Chamber?
[buzzer]
[Cole] A reprieve for The Champion
as Mickie James enters number five,
meaning Alexa comes into this matchup last.
[Corey] Alexa Bliss was able to breathe somewhat of a sigh of relief.
And look at Mickie James go.
[Cole] Mickie James realizes
this could be her last opportunity at the RAW Women's Championship.
And Mickie, kick to the mid-section.
Mickie, one of the all-time grades.
A trailblazer when it comes to the women's evolution.
And now Mickie, kick to Deville.
[Coach] Absolute advantage for Alexa Bliss to be able to sit over there,
stand over there rather, And watch this entire match thus far.
[Cole] And Mickie, looking to put Bayley away.
Sasha rolls her up, shoulders down. Mickie kicks at too.
Shoulders down again. And now Bayley in trouble.
Neckbreaker by Mickie.
[Corey] Mickie is taking out everything that moves right now.
[Coach] You can see how much fresher she is than the other ladies right now.
[Cole] And if you're Alexa Bliss,
you are begging for at least one, maybe two eliminations...
in this five-minute period.
-Look at that! -Kip-up by Mickie.
If you're here, Alexa Bliss,
you've gotta be concerned about getting anywhere near Mickie James.
Mickie's on fire.
Oh.
[Corey] Big-time knee from Deville.
[Cole] And now Sonya Deville who has been so impressive here tonight.
Very dangerous individual.
Oh!
And Mickie caught her, now Deville bounces off the Chamber.
[Coach] Do you remember she started this match with Bayley, Michael?
[Deville screaming]
[Cole] Bayley and Deville, still in this.
One elimination so far that being Mandy Rose,
who entered it number three.
Power of Sonya Deville.
Just wearing out Mickie on the cage.
A hurricanrana sent Deville.
[Corey] Great athleticism from the veteran Mickie James.
[Cole] Got to the mat with a thud.
[Coach] Can't help but wonder if the other eliminations are going to be by mistake?
[Corey] Wait, wait, wait, wait a minute. What is Mickie thinking?
[Cole] No idea, but Sasha Banks didn't want any part of it,
but she ran into a superkick.
And Mickie determined to climb the Chamber.
[Corey] I think Mickie just freaked out.
I think she realizes she's in an unwinnable situation.
[Cole] Well, Bayley is climbing as well.
Bayley and Mickie climbing the Chamber.
And where are you gonna go? There's no escape from the Chamber.
Not in the rules of this match.
This is a precarious situation for both these women.
[Cole] And Bayley just barely hanging on.
Mickie James continues to climb the Chamber.
-Bayley knocked off the Chamber. -[Corey] Long way down.
[Cole] And now, Mickie, what is Mickie doing?
Working her way to the top of her pod.
-[Coach] Clearly part of her game plan. -[Cole] I don't know about this.
[Corey] She's gotta be 15 feet in the air.
Mickie James! Takes down Deville!
There's the cover. Hooks the leg. Deville eliminated.
[Coach] Absolution's done.
[JoJo] Sonya Deville has been eliminated.
[Corey] There goes your picks, Cole.
[Coach] Alexa's like, "Yeah, you go, girl."
[Cole] And now it's Bayley,
Mickie, Sasha, left in this match.
Two women have been eliminated.
Backstabber to Mickie.
Bayley follows it up with a--
Bayley-to-Belly. Here's the cover.
Hook of the leg on James. James is eliminated.
[JoJo] Mickie James has been eliminated.
[Corey] Oh, no. That is not good news for Alexa Bliss.
-[Coach] Why not? -Because she's gonna step into the ring
with Bayley and Sasha Banks simultaneously.
I understand that, but three women have been eliminated helping Alexa's chances.
[Coach] Well, I think it just dawned on Alexa Bliss by the look on her face.
She understands now that when her pod door opens,
exactly what's going to be facing her when she steps inside the Chamber.
[Cole] And now the moment of truth, Will Sasha and Bayley work together
to eliminate Alexa and bring it down to those two,
or will it truly be every woman for herself?
[Coach] We've seen the past few weeks, guys, that Bayley has said to Sasha,
I know I can beat you. Well, I'd love to see it right here.
I'd love to see if that can happen right here inside the Elimination Chamber.
[Cole] Sasha Banks, simply lulling Bayley into a false sense of security.
Pretend we're working together, just get close enough
so Sasha can plunge that knife right into Bayley's back.
[Cole] Great strategy here, Corey. I guess if you're Sasha and Bayley
because you take this time to regroup, to get your breath back,
get your head back in the game before Alexa enters this matchup.
[Corey] You see what she said right there?
She said me and you against her.
They are more than willing to wait...
for that pod door to open.
They'll have to wait six more seconds.
[crowd counting down]
[buzzer]
-[Cole] And Alexa Bliss-- -She just closed the pod!
That's a smart strategy, you can't lose in there.
[Cole] She has no interest in getting into this match.
And now she's gonna try to get away. Try to climb up the other side.
Alexa trying to get up to the top of the pod and hide up there.
[Corey] How brave is The Goddess putting herself at risk?
-[Cole] And Sasha in pursuit. -Oh, no.
-[Coach] I don't know if I... -[Corey] Alexa is cornered.
Alexa is trying to find a bit of safety,
but you can't be safe anywhere in the Elimination Chamber.
[Cole] And she better try to climb down and that's what Alexa is looking to do.
The RAW Women's Champion in trouble.
Sasha, Bayley in pursuit.
[Coach] I would love to see Alexa Bliss come down
and fight like a champion.
-[Corey] Go back up! -Well, there she goes.
[Cole] Bayley and Sasha again...
Can't quite get their hands on Alexa.
[Corey] Alexa is simply counting on Sasha turning on Bayley.
Alexa knows it's gonna happen.
[Cole] Now she has no way to go now. Now she's in trouble.
As Bayley and Sasha-- Now Sasha is on the pod
and finally gets her hands on Bliss.
[Coach] Sasha, Bayley, both look incredibly comfortable.
[Corey] Oh! I told you, I told you so.
Man, I'm tired of being right.
[Cole] Every woman for herself, when is Bayley gonna learn?
It happened at the Royal Rumble.
It happened again tonight?
[Coach] Well, what does Sasha say? I'm gonna regain my throne.
I'm gonna regain my championship. Look at this heinous act.
Hey, I just thought you'd be applauding it.
[Coach] I don't know that it's heinous. I think it was necessary.
[Corey] I don't deny that it was necessary.
I've just been telling people for months what kind of person Sasha Banks truly is.
[Cole] And now as Sasha is stalking Bliss,
Bayley drives Sasha into the turnbuckle.
And now Alexa goes after Bayley.
And if you're Alexa Bliss, Corey,
this Bayley-Sasha implosion has gotta be great for her.
Here's the cover Hook of the leg, Bayley kicks out.
[Corey] Of course, it's great for Alexa Bliss.
Nobody in this arena could be happier than The Goddess right now.
[Cole] And there's the mean streak that Alexa Bliss possesses.
Look at her hammer away on Bayley.
[Coach] There's no question that her chances and the percentages
of her winning this match just went up dramatically
with that move by Sasha on her "good friend", I guess, Bayley.
[Cole] Now Sasha, she hit the second turnbuckle hard.
She's down and out.
And it allows Alexa Bliss to turn her focus to Bayley in a one-on-one situation.
At least, for the time being.
Bliss, cover. Will she eliminate Bayley here? Kick-out.
[Coach] Despite all the running around,
despite all the trying to avoid Sasha and Bayley,
you knew at some point, she would get in the middle of the ring and fight
-like The Champion as she is. -[Corey] Uh-oh, Bayley, Bayley!
Big time suplex.
Bayley bought herself a few extra moments. Hopefully, get her wits about her.
[Cole] Bayley and Alexa.
Remember it was Alexa who took the RAW Women's Championship from Bayley
in Bayley's hometown of San Jose last spring.
And here's Sasha, picking up Bayley, driving her to the corner.
So much for that alliance.
Sasha unloading on Bayley.
[Corey] Sasha's been waiting for this forever and a day.
[Cole] And Bayley now, realizing what's happening.
[Corey] Banks is in a Tree of Woe.
[Cole] And look at Bayley go.
[Coach] This is the kind of the intensity from Bayley
that I was hoping to see tonight. I love this.
[Cole] She was forced into that intensity after her friend stabbed her in the back.
And now Alexa Bliss right back in it.
[Cole] What has Bliss got in mind right now?
This won't end well for anybody.
Look at Sasha, still in the Tree of Woe.
Bayley top rope, Bliss second rope.
Alexa superplex, Bayley's down.
-But can Bliss capitalize? -If Bliss can cover.
It's as good as eliminating Bayley. I mean, Sasha Banks was all tied up there.
-Yeah, but Sasha... -What great core strength.
[Cole] Yeah, regrouping as she heads up to the top rope.
The Boss looking to fly.
Paying homage to her hero, Eddie Guerrero!
Frog splash to Bayley, cover! Bayley kicks at two!
It's about WrestleMania...
and defending the RAW Women's Championship there.
Take a look at this. Great height. Even more impressive impact.
Sasha got all of this frog splash, but it wouldn't keep Bayley down.
[Coach] Great reminder, Michael, that unlike the men later tonight,
whoever walks out of here, in this match, will be the Women's Champion.
[Cole] And Alexa showing what she's been through already in the Chamber.
Bayley as well. Sasha Banks has the upper hand.
Can she capitalize?
[Corey] This match has certainly lived up to its reputation.
So grueling on all these competitors.
[Coach] I give all these ladies a lot of credit.
They figured out how to use the Chamber to their advantage.
Use all the different areas, the pod.
[Cole] Right for the double knees. Bayley knows Sasha so well.
And now Sasha-- Oh, Bayley into the turnbuckle.
The Boss with a great counter.
[Corey] Bayley thought she had the answer, and Sasha changed the question.
[Coach] Great strategy here by Alexa Bliss.
Just spending some time--
-[Cole] Wait a minute! Bayley! -[Coach] There it is!
[Corey] That's it. Banks is done.
-Cover, Bayley. -[Cole] Alexa Bliss, though.
Rolling Bayley up, shoulders down. Bliss steals it there.
And we're down to two!
[JoJo] Bayley has been eliminated.
[Cole] Alexa Bliss, right place, right time.
And now we are down to two.
[Coach] Alexa needs to capitalize on the Bayley-to-Belly.
[Cole] Here we go. Cover by The Champion.
Banks, shoulders down. And a kick-out by Sasha!
[Alexa] Come on!
[Corey] Alexa can't let the frustration become too much of an obstacle right now.
[Cole] One of these two women heading to WrestleMania as the RAW Women's Champion.
Will it be Bliss? Will it be Banks?
[Coach] Remember, Sasha came in, what,
ten minutes before Alexa Bliss came into this match.
So you got to give the advantage as far as being fresh to the Women's Champion.
[Corey] Uh-oh, Bliss headed up top.
[Cole] As a very disappointed Bayley leaves the Chamber.
Alexa Bliss, top rope.
There it is! Twisted Bliss! But Banks, with the knees!
To the mid-section! Counters!
[Coach] That smile quickly went to agony!
[Corey] Well, the wind was just driven from the body of The Goddess.
Take a look at this.
Picture perfect Twisted Bliss right on target, but Banks...
at the very last moment able to get the knees up
and preserve her opportunity to become champion.
[Cole] Corey, you're up, your estimation right now.
Who has the upper hand?
[Corey] I still got to go with Alexa Bliss right now.
[Cole] There are, of course, left-hand part of your screen,
the agony of defeat is Bayley heads back to the locker room.
[Corey] You've got to feel a little bad for Bayley.
Her best friend turned on her.
Look at Banks now. Relentless knees.
-[Coach] It's every woman for herself. -[Cole] Sasha caught up in the Chamber.
Bliss got to take advantage of the situation.
Knee right to the back of the neck.
[Corey] That's it. If Bliss can get Sasha inside the ring,
-Bliss is going to WrestleMania. -Bliss showing that that aggressiveness,
the mean streak that has made her a four-time champion.
[Corey] Look at Sasha's leg all entangled in the Chamber itself.
Could tear a tendon.
Could break a bone.
[Cole] Oh, my God. What is Alexa have in mind,
as she taking the look? Sasha gets hung up there.
And watch Bliss.
-This is nasty. -Boom!
[Corey] Oh, just right across her own knee.
Alexa Bliss driving Banks down.
But where is The Goddess going now?
[Cole] Alexa Bliss up to the top of a pod.
Sasha Banks trying to make it back to her feet.
What does The Champion have in mind?
High above the ring.
We know Bliss has WrestleMania as RAW Women's Champion in mind.
What risks is she willing to take?
-Oh, my God. -Twisted Bliss from the top of the pod.
But she's gotta get Sasha back in the ring.
And Sasha with a Bank Statement! A Bank Statement now.
[Coach] But it's on the outside of the Chamber.
[Corey] Indeed, she's got to get her back in the ring.
Under Chamber rules. Sasha realizes that. Bliss back into the ring now.
Alexa Bliss with nowhere to go. Bank Statement is in!
-Sasha Banks. -Bliss able to get her feet beneath her.
Great, great maneuvering by my Alexa Bliss.
[Corey] Finally, create separation.
What a sequence. The Twisted Bliss from the top of the pod.
Banks turned it into a Bank Statement.
[Coach] There was a desperate moment there where Alexa Bliss saw that Women's Title
slipping through her fingers.
[Corey] But she survived, at least, momentarily.
[Cole] These women have pulled out all the stops tonight.
And now you've gotta wonder what Banks is thinking.
[Corey] I think we know exactly what Banks is thinking.
She was willing to stab her best friend in the heart to get through this matchup.
Banks will stop at nothing.
[Cole] Oh, no! Sasha face first off the pod.
And that may allow Alexa Bliss to take over this match.
Oh, face first! Cover by Bliss on Banks.
-Bliss is going to WrestleMania. -[bell rings]
[JoJo] Here's your winner, and still the RAW Women's Champion.
-Alexa Bliss. -[Corey] Let's all take a moment
to pay respect to The Goddess who overcame insurmountable odds
to retain her RAW Women's Title.
[Coach] You gotta give her a lot of credit.
She utilized being the last one in the Elimination Chamber Match.
She also utilized the fact that it came down to just those two.
And she was the freshest at the end of the day.
[Corey] Look at this. There were three Superstars left at this point.
Bayley would connect with a Bayley-to-Belly suplex off the rope.
But it was The Goddess who would benefit.
[Cole] Yeah, right place, right time for the Champ.
Great ring awareness to eliminate Bayley after Bayley was,
as you said, Corey, stabbed in the heart by her best friend Sasha.
[Corey] The Goddess looking to take things high-risk.
Desperate times, desperate measures.
But somehow Sasha reverses into the Bank Statement.
But it wouldn't be enough to dethrone The Goddess tonight.
[Cole] Yeah, Sasha Banks would try to go high-risk one more time.
This time she paid for it.
Bliss with the counter. And then a massive DDT from the top rope.
Alexa Bliss will be defending the RAW Women's Championship
-at WrestleMania. -[bell rings]
Alexa Bliss, congratulations.
The first winner of the first-ever Women's Elimination Chamber.
What does this historic moment mean to you?
This victory means everything to me.
[crowd chanting] You deserve it!
Thank you.
But, you know, this victory isn't just about me.
This is about every little girl and woman at home, in the audience...
who have ever dreamed big.
This victory is for all of you.
And this...
This just proves that you can be whatever you wanna be.
So dare to dream and dream big.
And... Sorry.
I'm looking out here at every one of you.
And the reality is that...
none of you will ever accomplish any of your dreams.
[crowd cheering]
I came out here tonight
and I proved to you and the entire world that there is no one better than me.
And you know what?
The odds were clearly stacked up against me and I still won.
Even though every one of you,
not a single person in this entire arena believed that I could win.
And guess what, guys? I did.
And tonight, I just proved in this Elimination Chamber Match that there is
only one true goddess in WWE.
[Corey] Well, did you guys really expect anything different?
[Coach] Well, I gotta be honest with you. It surprised me a little bit.
But I was thinking of the three E's as she was talking so eloquently.
It's about emotion, execution and effort. Take away the...
the words at the end of the match and talk about what she did to win.
And that's exactly what she pulled off.
[Corey] Well, that's really, really unfortunate for Sasha Banks.
My heart's bleed for her.
Congratulations, Alexa!
[Cole] She'll be defending The Championship at WrestleMania.
["You Just Made My Day" by Skeewiff & Bam playing]
♪ You made my day ♪
♪ Just made my day Just made my day ♪
[Elias] This is the Unplugged Storytelling Experience with Elias.
-Finn pooped his pants. -[laughter]
♪ Straight out the jungle From the front side ♪
I remember you.
He was literally ripping my hair out. I was pretty pissed off.
[man] This is NXT!
Let the Cruiserweight Championship Tournament begin!
[Cole] This is WWE Fastlane!
[commentator] There is nothing like WrestleMania!
♪ You just made my day ♪
[Cole] Ladies and gentlemen, a big night for RAW and for WWE
because tonight, "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey is here live.
And our General Manager Kurt Angle will have the contract in hand.
Ronda Rousey, she signs the contract live tonight.
I'm chomping at the bit to get inside the Elimination Chamber.
Tonight, these hands are the only thing I'm gonna need to win.
And then I'm stomping down the Road to WrestleMania.
And I'm gonna make Brock Lesnar my pet Beastie Boy,
and become Universal Champion.
The Monster Among Men completely focused.
He gets sent ahead into the Men's Elimination Chamber later on tonight.
You ever think in our lifetime you would see somebody
talk to Brock Lesnar that way? The way Braun Strowman does?
If there was ever a match made for Braun Strowman
or a man made for a match,
it would be what we're gonna see later on here tonight.
Well, ladies and gentlemen, coming up next here at
the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view event,
the Tag Team Championship up for grabs, The Bar versus Titus Worldwide.
What an opportunity for Titus and Apollo, next.
["Making Moves" playing]
[bell rings]
[JoJo] The following contest is scheduled for a one fall.
And it is for the RAW Tag Team Championship!
Introducing first The Challengers, accompanied by Dana Brooke,
the team of Apollo and Titus O'Neil!
[Cole] With a victory over The Bar this past Monday night,
Titus Worldwide earned this opportunity tonight.
In fact, gentlemen, over the past couple of months,
Titus Worldwide owns three victories over Sheamus and Cesaro.
[Coach] Well, I compare tonight to like a playoff game, Michael,
and you can win a game in the regular season,
but it's winning touts that it's most important,
and tonight, it's very, very important for Titus Worldwide.
[Cole] Tonight, WWE Elimination Chamber is brought to you by Rocket League.
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["Hellfire" by CFO$ playing]
[JoJo] Their opponents, here's the RAW Tag Team Champions,
Sheamus and Cesaro!
[Cole] Sheamus from Ireland, Cesaro from Switzerland.
They are The Bar, the Tag Team Champions
and down at ringside, our Spanish colleagues,
Carlos Cabrera and Marcelo Rodriguez.
[speaking Spanish]
[Cole] Our German team here as well,
Calvin Knie, Carsten Schaefer and Tim Haber!
[speaking German]
[Cole] Tag Team Championship The Bar versus Titus Worldwide,
as the Road to WrestleMania
continues here tonight at Elimination Chamber.
[Corey] How deeply it bothers Cesaro and Sheamus
that Titus Worldwide seem to have their number in recent months.
Tag team as highly skilled, proud as Sheamus and Cesaro
do not like that fact at all.
[Cole] You know, guys, the WWE Network celebrating its fourth anniversary,
the first match ever on the WWE Network,
Cesaro involved in that match versus Sami Zayn at NXT.
And Cesaro now defending the Tag Team Titles on the WWE Network.
[Coach] But I know, Corey, you've said that it bothers The Bar
that they have been less than successful against Titus Worldwide.
They got to put that behind them.
It doesn't matter here tonight, it's about defending the Tag titles,
-and as long as they walk out-- -[Cole] Wait a minute!
Sheamus and Cesaro wasting little time going after Titus and Apollo,
this match hasn't even started!
[Corey] I agree with you, Coach.
It seems to me that The Bar laser-focused on retaining their championship.
[Coach] Take out Apollo and Titus, now wait a minute!
Titus Worldwide going right after The Champions!
[Corey] Guys, the bell hasn't rung yet, has it?
[Cole] And Cesaro was launched over the top rope.
[Corey] Uh-oh, what's Apollo thinking here?
[Cole] Hey, Sheamus and Cesaro started this!
Worldwide!
[Corey] You see the height
from which Apollo crashed down onto both members of The Bar.
The bell hasn't rung, but this one could be as good as over.
[Coach] I'm always amazed at the athleticism of Apollo, but--
[Cole] Now the match is official,
and it looks like Cesaro was favoring his right leg.
-[Corey] I noticed that. -[Cole] Tag.
[Corey] Could be bad for the Swiss Cyborg.
Apollo once again from the top!
[Cole] What a splash, cover by Apollo, is it enough for the Tag Titles?
And Sheamus breaking things up.
[Corey] Celtic Warrior realized he was dangerously close to loosing
the Tag Titles.
[Coach] And the game plan that they implemented
"the get to it first" certainly has backfired on The Bar.
[Cole] Yeah, but was classic Bar right there,
Sheamus with the distraction on Apollo, Cesaro took over,
Sheamus attacks them outside the ring, and again the Tag Champs are in control.
[Corey] See the frustration already from Titus and Dana Brooke on the other side,
realizing they're beaten to the punch by Tag Team experts.
Two! Three!
[Cole] And unlike the Elimination Chamber Match,
Sheamus and Cesaro would gladly take a countout victory. Tag.
Sheamus legal.
[Coach] That they would have no problem taking to countout, leaving Vegas,
heading to Anaheim, Tag Titles, really very little effort.
Yeah, Anaheim, Monday Night RAW tomorrow night
as Sheamus puts Apollo back in the ring.
[Corey] This is what Apollo's gonna have to try to avoid,
The Bar cutting the ring in half, they do so very well.
[Cole] And the frequent tags, the frequent double teams.
[Corey] Titus O'Neil on the other side of the ring, practically helpless right now.
[Coach] So impressed with how many different quality tag teams
there are right now here on Monday Night RAW brand.
Right hand from Apollo.
Cesaro answers with an uppercut.
[Cole] And this is the pace that The Bar wants.
Wear 'em down, cover kick-out. Punch 'em in the face, take 'em out.
That is the style of Cesaro and Sheamus.
[Corey] Cesaro right now putting all of his weight on Apollo.
Apollo, such an explosive athlete. Cesaro realizes that.
Trying to keep him in close quarters.
[Coach] We talked about the non-title win by Titus Worldwide over the Bar,
but there's only so many opportunities that you get at the Tag Titles
and any title, really.
And you never know if you're Titus Worldwide
if another's gonna come anytime soon
Tag to Sheamus Apollo desperately needs to make a tag to his partner Titus,
but again double team by The Champs.
-We don't set the bar, -[both] We are The Bar.
This right here is the pace that The Bar loves, Corey.
You're right. What you see right there was Sheamus
attempting to goad Titus O'Neal into--
another cover, wraps the arm, hooks the leg,
kick-out at two, and right back into the armbar.
Sheamus knows that if Titus steps in the ring as an illegal competitor,
that's an opportunity for Cesaro and Sheamus to do what they do.
[Coach] You mentioned pace, Michael, and you're exactly right,
they also utilize their power and just how devastating the different moves
that they have make and eventually, it wears down their opponent.
Especially if they keep Apollo in this match
and leave Titus on the outside.
[Corey] Apollo doing his best to fight off from this submission.
Big rights from Apollo.
[Cole] Apollo trying to fight back.
Wouldn't wanna be there. Tag. Cesaro, legal.
The Bar, four-time Tag Team Champions.
-They had an incredible run for a team... -[Cesaro mocking]
...that's been together for just a bit over a year.
[Corey] Once again Cesaro employing the strategy Sheamus attempted.
[Cole] Yeah, but, perhaps that...
backfired on Cesaro as Apollo, again, trying to make it to the corner.
But the very powerful Cesaro not allowing Apollo to get there.
[Corey] Cesaro up on his tiptoes.
[Cole] And, Corey, Apollo is a really, really strong man.
Cesaro of being able to hold them at a stalemate like this
Cesaro, arguably, pound-for-pound, the strongest competitor in WWE.
Guy's an absolute animal.
[Cole] Apollo looking to drive Cesaro back toward his corner.
There is a backdrop.
That gives Apollo perhaps the space he needs,
but Sheamus in off the tag,
and again, Sheamus stomping on the arm of Apollo,
not allowing the tag to be made.
[Coach] Right now there's just been way too much damage on Apollo.
And you saw there, desperate to get to backdrop but then not enough energy.
to get over to Titus.
[Corey] Sheamus, once again, right back to that same submission.
Look at the uncomfortable position of Apollo's neck right now.
Sheamus putting pressure on not only the elbow, the forearm,
but also Apollo's neck.
Apollo is nowhere near his partner.
[Sheamus speaking indistinctly]
[Coach] If I had one word to describe tonight,
it would be "game plan".
Because certain nights call for different game plans.
If you leave tonight, you know where you are headed.
[Corey] You do know that "game plan" is two words, right?
-No, it's one word. -Yeah, but, it is.
We gotta give a lot of credit to Dana Brooke, the statistician
of Titus Worldwide.
You sure she had a lot to do with the game plan heading into tonight.
[referee] Break it up. That's enough.
[Cole] And here's Cesaro.
Cesaro and Sheamus just continue to keep pounding away
as Dana Brooke, the statistician for Titus Worldwide looks on.
[Corey] Dana Brooke told me when it comes to competing
in the home arena of NHL Expansion teams
during their first year, Titus O'Neil is undefeated.
Come on, Apollo.
[Corey] By the way game plan is two words, Coach.
Just looked it up.
[Cole] As Dana Brooke continues to put statistics down on her statistic notebook,
[Corey] Dana Brooke also told me that Cesaro and Sheamus
lost their tag team titles two times in the past
when lemongrass soup was being served in catering.
Invaluable, Cole!
[Cole] That's amazing.
As Cesaro sent through the second rope.
How much time is spent?
-Incredible journalist, Corey. -[Corey] Really, really tremendous.
[Cole] And here's Sheamus the Celtic Warrior again,
not allowing Apollo to get to his partner.
This has been classic tag-team wrestling for The Bar.
[Coach] And my other word tonight would be "frustration".
Because there is a lot of that going on right now
-in the corner of Titus and Dana. -[Cesaro] Come on.
[Cole] And look at Sheamus down trying to fight back to Cesaro.
Apollo still in this, showing some guts and heart here.
[Dana] Grab the forceps, grab the forceps.
[Cole] Apollo, an arm's length away.
[Titus] Come on! Come on!
[Corey] Might as well be a football field away.
[Coach] Look at how much power Sheamus has.
Shouldn't surprise any of you who watch his Celtic Workouts on social media.
Almost there.
Fingertip away. Cheap shot by Sheamus.
Drops Titus off the apron. And no one to tag.
[Corey] That was the best planned cheap shot
in the history of tag team wrestling as far as Sheamus is concerned right now.
Sheamus trying to make a tag.
Apollo rolls him over. Sheamus kicks out.
Shoulder first. Apollo's got an opening.
But can Apollo get there? Can Apollo make it to the corner?
Can the big guy, Titus, get in this matchup?
[Coach] So this is where the damage,
this is where everything Sheamus and Cesaro have done...
-Tag. -...paying dividends until now.
[Cole] And there's Titus with a shoulder tackle.
Down goes Cesaro.
Titus waited a long time to get into this matchup.
Talk about throwing hands.
You gotta get him out of there.
And a Mass Appeal.
[Corey] Titus is all fired up right now.
This doesn't bode well for the Swiss Cyborg.
[Cole] Can you imagine Titus Worldwide with the Tag Team titles?
[Corey] Talk about printing money.
[Coach] I think they'd be very, very popular champions.
[Cole] Sheamus knocked off the apron. Big boot to Cesaro!
Titus, cover. For the Tag Team Gold!
Almost had him, and a near-fall.
[Corey] Titus needs to keep his foot on the gas right now.
Got the Tag Champs reeling.
Caught by Titus.
[Corey] Almost looks effortless. Titus so powerful.
[Cole] But Cesaro, though, slipped down from behind
and a well-planted boot to the knee.
And Titus, though. Cesaro leap frogs, tags, Sheamus legal.
I don't think Titus realizes that Sheamus made the tag.
Now he does.
And Sheamus...
-[Corey] ...mis-step gonna cost Sheamus. -[Cole] It did!
And, Titus, Clash of the Titus!
To win the tag team gold. Cesaro breaking it up!
[Coach] One mistake by Sheamus,
getting to the top and then playing to the crowd
instead of focusing on Titus.
[Corey] It was obviously, had a sense of urgency,
realized the stakes at the moment he's got a little overexcited.
That misstep cost them big. Here comes Apollo.
-[Cole] And Apollo! -[Corey] Taking out The Bar once again.
[Cole] A moonsault over the top rope.
[Coach] Well, it's spectacular, it looks great, but is it necessary?
[Cole] Well, it gave Apollo the upper hand
and an opportunity to perhaps win the Tag Team Titles.
Land a cross body, lateral press,
-hooks the leg, -One, two,
Sheamus at two.
Standing moonsault, but he got caught with the knees.
He's wrapped up, shoulders down,
Apollo at two again. near fall for the Champ.
Titus and Cesaro fighting outside the ring.
Titus thrown into the post!
[Corey] Apollo with a jumping enzuigiri.
Cesaro made the tag.
Apollo doesn't realize it. Now he does.
Chop block to the back of the knee.
Springboard.
-Down goes Apollo. -Cover!
One! Two! Three!
-Sheamus and Cesaro retain -[bell rings]
[JoJo] Here are your winners, and still the RAW Tag Team Champions,
Sheamus and Cesaro.
[Coach] Well, I said, it's all about when you get the job done.
And The Bar got it done tonight,
so now they've got a very clear cut Road to WrestleMania
in five, six weeks' time.
[Corey] Great effort by Apollo who continues to raise his stock here at WWE.
But tonight The Bar showed why they are The RAW Tag Team Champions.
[Cole] But when push comes to shove, money is on the line, The Bar...
retain the tag team gold.
[Coach] You have to wonder, after that performance tonight,
will Titus Worldwide have another shot at the title any time soon.
[Corey] I'll tell you one thing.
Sheamus and Cesaro will wake up tomorrow and know that they were in a fight.
But the pain isn't quite nearly as bad
when you wake up next to the RAW Tag Team Titles.
♪ Man on a mission, that's me ♪
♪ To be what I'm destined to be ♪
[Cole] We are live tonight on the Strip in Las Vegas at the T-Mobile Arena.
Hello again, everybody.
From Monday Night RAW, Michael Cole, Corey Graves and the Coach.
Coach, question for you.
Is Asuka's two and a half year undefeated streak in jeopardy?
Well, I think if there was ever a time, if there was ever a nine for a ten,
it would be right here, right now.
Nia Jax understands where she's at in her career
and it's time for her to take that next step.
We're gonna give you an example of what Nia Jax is capable of.
Take you back to Monday Night RAW from this past week.
Asuka was in the ring in the midst of an interview.
Nia likes to talk.
But on Sunday, she will tap out!
[Cole] Like the Kraken emerging from the sea,
Nia Jax would attempt to take out Asuka.
Asuka was ready to bring the fight back, but the power of The Irresistible Force
was just too much for the Empress to take.
[Corey] Yeah, this is what Asuka will face in a matter of moments.
The strength, the power of "The Irresistible Force" Nia Jax.
Nia, with a win, goes to WrestleMania.
Everything going for Nia tonight.
[Cole] The Irresistible Force
making a very visible statement because coming up next,
an undefeated streak in jeopardy, a trip to WrestleMania is on the line.
Asuka versus Nia Jax.
[woman] October 7th, 2015.
An undefeated campaign was born.
And now 873 days later, that empire lives on.
246 wins,
zero losses.
[Corey] How do you defeat the undefeated?
Asuka is like no one you've seen before.
[woman] Asuka is the seventh Superstar
and first woman to be both a Survivor Series Sole Survivor
and a Royal Rumble Match winner, putting her in similar company
as The Rock, Ric Flair, Randy Orton, and Roman Reigns.
And in the Women's Royal Rumble Match, Asuka would continue building her legacy
as she punched her ticket to WrestleMania, going through 29 women,
15 of whom were former WWE Women's Champions.
[Cole] Asuka is a history maker!
There was never any doubt Asuka is going to WrestleMania!
[woman] 873 days and counting, with no end in sight.
[Cole] Nobody's had the answer for knocking off Asuka.
Two and a half years undefeated!
If you think anybody is ready, you must be insane!
[woman] When it comes to the Empress of Tomorrow,
the numbers speak for themselves.
In a vast field of numbers,
the only number that may matter tonight
is the number one.
[Nia] There's only one woman in WWE you can't beat.
[Cole] The story of Nia Jax's career, utter and complete domination.
[Nia] Asuka, I'm the only woman that does not fear you.
[Cole] The Irresistible Force imposing her will.
[Nia] And there's only one woman in WWE who can break Asuka's streak.
And you're looking at her.
[woman] Tonight, Nia Jax has set her sights on ending the Empress' rule...
[Cole] Asuka's incredible undefeated streak is in serious jeopardy.
[woman] ...and forging her own Road to WrestleMania.
[Cole] If Nia Jax beats Asuka in a Triple Threat Match
for one of the women's championships at WrestleMania...
[woman] ...873 days of dominance could vanish in an instant.
I'm going to mess your pretty little face up so bad...
-[Asuka] I will fight. -...you're gonna be wearing that mask
-permanently. -And she will tap out.
-[Nia] When I'm done with you... -Because...
You're not gonna be the Empress of Tomorrow...
-...nobody is ready... -You're gonna be the Empress...
...for Asuka.
...of yesterday.
[Cole] You know, moments ago, Nia posted a selfie to WWE's Instagram accounts.
She said, congratulations, Alexa.
You're going to WrestleMania.
But so am I.
["Force of Greatness" playing]
[bell rings]
[JoJo] The following contest is a Women's Division Match
scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, from San Diego, California,
weighing in at 272 pounds,
Nia Jax.
[Cole] Nia Jax with a victory tonight
will join Asuka and a champion of her choice
in the Women's Championship Match at WrestleMania.
We mentioned, ladies and gentlemen,
that this is the fourth anniversary of the WWE Network.
Can be seen in 180 countries worldwide. Some of them represented tonight
including with our Portuguese announce team
of Marco Alvaro and Roberto Figueroa.
[speaking Portuguese]
[Cole] Our Russian announce team of Moti Margolin and Zhan Pomerantsev.
[speaking Russian]
[Cole] The Japanese team of Shun Yamaguchi and Funaki.
[speaking Japanese]
[Cole] Our Hindi team of Obaid Kadwani and Shez Sardar.
[speaking Hindi]
[Cole] Our French team of Ray Rougeau and Jean Brassard.
[speaking French]
And our Mandarin team of Meng Ai and Sean Deng.
[speaking Mandarin]
[Corey] I think Meng AI just invited us to get crazy on Fremont Street tonight.
[laughter]
[Corey] Yeah, Old Town.
[crowd cheering]
["The Future" (V2) playing]
[JoJo] Her opponent, from Osaka, Japan,
she is the winner of the first ever Women's Royal Rumble match,
the Empress of Tomorrow, Asuka!
[Coach] I think what we heard in all those wonderful different languages,
guys, is that Nia Jax is a dominant force in no matter what language you're talking.
But tonight, you saw the look on Nia's face.
She knows the task in front of her. A winning streak.
A dominant performer right now who's on a roll of a lifetime.
[Corey] I'm going to put you on the spot. Does Asuka's winning streak end tonight?
[Coach] I don't know. I don't know.
I don't like to call it because I don't like to be wrong.
But I think from what I've seen from Nia the last month,
if there was ever gonna be a night to get it done,
tonight would be the night.
[Corey] Well, unlike you, Coach, I'm not a habitual fence-sitter.
I'm gonna come out and say it.
Nia Jax has been living up to the name of The Irresistible Force recently.
And as much respect and admiration as I have for Asuka,
I think the fabled streak of the Empress of Tomorrow
ends tonight in Vegas.
[Cole] Because there's a couple of things that are in the favor of Nia.
Number one, the opportunity to make history and end Asuka's streak.
But beside that, a chance to go to WrestleMania.
Asuka's already going. She won the Women's Rumble match.
She can pick the champion of her choice.
But for Nia, she has to win tonight to get a championship opportunity
-Triple Threat style at WrestleMania. -That's what concerns me about Asuka.
There's a chance outside as it maybe,
that Asuka is gonna compete not to lose tonight.
Not necessarily to win. Nia Jax is motivated
and determined to head to WrestleMania.
[Cole] And Asuka trying to take the fight to Nia.
-Look at this. -But there's some power,
just shoving Asuka away, and Asuka.
[Corey] Asuka was looking, I think, for the jumping armbar,
and Jax is way too powerful.
[Cole] Asuka started with a flurry, Nia Jax, though, with a head butt,
drives Asuka back to the corner.
[Coach] Let me ask you guys this. Don't you love the fact, though,
that Asuka was willing to take this match with the winning streak on the line
knowing that if you wanna be considered one of the greats,
you gotta go up against the greats.
[Corey] Now general manager Kurt Angle did make this match up.
I don't know if Asuka had any alternative,
I don't think Asuka is necessarily excited about this fight.
[Cole] Another bump on the road, and what a ??? by Nia!
Driving Asuka to the mat spine first,
and that's the power, and the domination of The Irresistible Force.
[Cole] And Nia Jax roll over the top rope,
Asuka ducks out of the way and Nia lands on her feet.
What does Asuka do now?
[Corey] Gonna rely on her quickness, maybe take a high risk or two.
[Cole] Nia side-stepped, caught Asuka.
-[Corey] Oh, man. -[Cole] Knee to the spine.
[Coach] You don't think of quickness being
a strength of Nia Jax but I would say right there that was very quick.
[Cole] Nia has all the tools as Alexa Bliss,
the RAW Women's Champion
successful earlier tonight in the Elimination Chamber Match looks on.
[Corey] Yeah, I agree with you, Coach,
a lot of people are so caught up on the power of Nia Jax,
you don't necessarily, good Lord, respect the quickness, the agility.
-Asuka may have a broken nose for it. -Like I said down right malice.
[Coach] Nia Jax is enjoying this maybe a little bit too much,
this might to me a calculated mistake
to not continuously stay on top of Asuka.
[Cole] I think Nia is doing the right thing,
just pacing herself,
not underestimating... Asuka, good lord.
If Nia lands this leg-- Thinking about the leg drops,
she delivered three of to Asuka on Monday night.
Look at the smile. It's been domination so far.
Hooks the inside leg.
Asuka forced to kick-out at two, but again, the brutality from Jax.
[Corey] Look at this. Face first.
Asuka's face just bouncing off the ring canvas.
[Coach] It's really incredible to watch Nia come into her own,
the confidence, understanding,
just exactly what she can accomplish with the talent and the power that she has.
Asuka caught Nia-- Look at this, she put Nia away,
submission move here.
[Corey] Asuka is looking for a kneebar, but Nia's Just too powerful.
[Cole[ Way too powerful. Asuka could get nothing,
no torque at all on the leg of Nia,
who just pick Asuka up like nothing and drives her into the turnbuckle.
[Corey] Sternum first. Asuka streak
is in a great deal of Jeopardy right now, gentlemen.
[Coach] Everything she's trying just isn't working.
[Cole] This is Asuka's fourth pay-per-view since arriving on the scene in WWE.
She's won her first three.
Only one woman in history has won their first four pay-per-view events in WWE.
That woman? The Fabulous Moolah.
So if Asuka wins tonight, imagine the company she joins
as Nia continues to torture Asuka.
[Corey] Literally a torture rack right now,
Asuka bending the wrong way, it's incredibly painful,
able to free herself momentarily.
[Cole] And Asuka, again, trying to put Nia away.
[Corey] Looking for a guillotine.
I don't know if Asuka's got it locked in completely.
[Cole] You gotta give Asuka credit.
She's pulling out all the stops against Nia.
Nia may be in trouble now. Asuka looking to lock it in.
Nia trying to counter. And again with the power.
Vertical suplex.
And falls on Asuka as well.
[Corey] Almost a version of the jackhammer from Nia Jax.
Just squashed Asuka.
But you can see that Asuka has done a little bit of damage...
to Nia Jax, she was unable to roll over and get the pin there.
[Corey] Certainly, I don't think anyone was expecting
Nia to escape this match unscathed,
but you can't not be impressed with Nia Jax tonight.
I said Asuka's streak is in jeopardy but,
then again, anytime anyone steps in the ring with Nia Jax,
they're in jeopardy.
[Cole] Asuka creating some separation, looks to rally now.
A couple of kicks and here come the strikes of Asuka.
And this is what Asuka is gonna need to do to have any chance
to knock down the big tree of Nia Jax.
But Nia catches Asuka again.
Samoan Drop, crushing the rib cage of the Empress of Tomorrow.
[Corey] Jax looking finish things off.
[Cole] Nia drops Asuka, though, quickly back to her feet now.
Asuka look to use her quickness, first into The Shiny Wizard, cover,
hooks the leg or tries to anyway, and Nia powers out.
[Coach] All anybody ever wants is an opportunity.
[Corey] Look at this right here.
Massive Samoan dropped delivered by The Irresistible Force.
-Asuka is in so much trouble now. -[Cole] You know, later on tonight,
Ronda Rousey will sign her contract to join Monday Night RAW,
you have to wonder what she thinks as she looks
and sees the dominance of Nia so far in this match.
[Coach] Well she understand that she'll have to bring her
A-Game every single night that she's here,
compete with the likes of Asuka and Nia Jax.
[Corey] You don't jump into the ocean
-and not expect to encounter a few sharks. -[Cole] And Asuka.
Kick right to the side of the face. And again, Nia's down.
Asuka cover, grabs the legs, shoulders,
kick-out at two and half, Asuka almost took her out.
[Corey] Nia is absolutely rocked after that series of ticks from Asuka.
[Cole] But again Asuka has gotta be wondering
what do I have to do to keep this woman down?
And if you're Alexa Bliss looking on,
you're wondering, "My God, I've got Asuka, maybe, I've got Nia, maybe.
-This is insane." -[Coach] Well, I'm Alexa Bliss.
I am rooting very, very hard for Asuka right now.
I do not wanna see both of these women at WrestleMania.
[Cole] And now under the top rope, Nia delivers a right hand. Asuka...
is trying to do all she can to survive.
Nia goes up to the second rope.
[Corey] Oh, no, look at this.
-[Cole] This is not gonna be pretty. -[Corey] Good bye, Asuka.
Asuka trying to fight out, slips down. Can Asuka somehow do this?
-[Cole] Nia's too powerful. -[Corey] Just way too big way too strong.
-[Cole] Asuka does not wanna be there. -[Corey] Well, you don't think...
[commentators exclaiming]
[Cole] Asuka just moved out of the way of disaster.
[Coach] She took too much time.
[Cole] Nia was simply trying to build a little momentum, get some height,
-before crashing down. -[Corey] Oh, man!
Jax able to recover...
And Asuka like running headfirst into a brick wall.
Right across the back of Asuka`s legs.
I don't think that's what Jax intended, but it had to hurt a little bit.
[Coach] You see her favoring her right leg, guys.
Nia back to her feet,
shoulder first end of the post as Asuka rolls out of harm's way.
[Corey] It's impressive how Jax been able to counteract the quickness...
of Asuka to this point, even then you saw Asuka
not able to get out of the way in time.
The Empress of Tomorrow feeling the effects of The Irresistible Force.
-Asuka taking Nia down with the armbar. -It's locked in in the center of the ring.
Nia's got nowhere to go. Asuka's got it locked in good, the armbar.
Will Nia tap here? Is Nia gonna tap to Asuka?
Nia trying to reverse the pressure
and try to somehow power out of this.
-Asuka tried to hang on -Nia has Asuka by her hair.
[Cole] Nia back on her feet.
Nia Jax drives Asuka to the corner, forcing the break.
At what point does doubt begin to creep into the mind of Asuka?
[Coach] What about doubt in the mind of Nia Jax?
Asuka's doing everything that she possibly can.
[Corey] I don't think there's any doubt night Nia Jax.
I'm going to WrestleMania. I'm going.
[Cole] T-Mobile Arena is rumbling.
Asuka ??? reversal. Shoulders down, shoulders down.
Asuka... Asuka, Asuka got her!
-[bell dings] -Asuka beat Nia.
[JoJo] Here is your winner, Asuka.
[Corey] I don't that we have ever witnessed
Asuka in as much turmoil as we saw tonight.
But speaking of turmoil, you have to wonder
what is going through the mind of Alexa Bliss right now.
[Cole] What a performance by both these women tonight.
But the Empress of Tomorrow, Asuka,
remains undefeated on the Road to WrestleMania.
[Coach] If I'm Alexa Bliss, I'm ecstatic, Corey,
because I now only have to face one of these two women, not both.
And that's a huge win for Alexa Bliss
-even though it is-- -Oh, from right behind, Nia.
This is not gonna be pretty.
[Corey] Obviously, Nia Jax not pleased with the outcome.
It definitely got to be considered an upset,
Asuka escaping by the skin of her teeth.
[Cole] Of course Nia isn't pleased, Corey, she's not going to WrestleMania
for the Women's Championship now.
[Coach] Yeah you wonder if there's even gonna be a spot for her at WrestleMania.
-What possibly-- -[Corey] Oh, my God.
There was absolutely nothing behind the strikes that Asuka just delivered.
[random man] It wasn't over!
[Cole] I mean Nia had victory-- Oh, my God!
Nia blasting Asuka through the barricade.
[Coach] I gotta be honest.
This is as sore a loser as I've ever seen.
[Corey] Well, listen, when you're that dominant of a human being,
you got to be. Look at Alexa Bliss right now smiling satisfied.
She wants Asuka all banged up on the Road to WrestleMania.
Has nothing to do with being a sore loser, Coach,
It's making a statement, an exclamation point.
[Coach] Well, I can't wait to hear what Nia Jax has to say
after, in my opinion,
blowing an opportunity for the opportunity of a lifetime.
[Cole] I don't think Nia blew anything.
I thought she had an absolutely incredible match tonight.
[Coach] But she looked great. But at the end she took too much time.
The Goddess now smiling.
Title defense is coming into clear focus here.
It looks like you're gonna be facing the Empress of Tomorrow.
Look, I know Nia is disappointed in the outcome of the match.
But I'm not disappointed in what Nia just did to Asuka after the match.
Look, we are six short weeks away from WrestleMania.
And just like Asuka says, no one, not even Asuka,
no one is ready for Alexa.
[Cole] And there's Asuka being attended to after...
being viciously driven through the barricade at ringside.
-That barricade just exploded. -Disintegrated.
Take another look at this.
Nia Jax seemingly seconds away from victory.
But Asuka so dangerous, Able to adjust mid-maneuver.
Rolled Nia up. Just barely for a three count.
But then things became very ugly for the Empress.
[Cole] And Nia Jax realizing her dreams of having a championship match
at WrestleMania just went up in smoke.
And she took her frustration out on Asuka...
Driving the Empress of tomorrow through the barricade.
And you have to wonder the damage that Asuka has sustained tonight.
[Coach] You'd think that Asuka would be able to look back on this night
as one of the biggest nights and victories of her career.
But when she looks back on it,
this may be the only thing that she remembers.
Because I hope Asuka is gonna be ready for WrestleMania.
Take the shot. Take the shot.
[grunts]
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[Corey] I want to send a special thanks to Will Roush for "M.O.M.,"
the official theme of WWE Elimination Chamber.
It's available right now on iTunes and Spotify.
[Cole] Meanwhile, our broadcast colleague, Charlie Caruso,
is back in the locker room area with one of the seven participants
in tonight's Elimination Chamber Match.
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest, Roman Reigns.
Roman, what's your response to Paul Heyman's claims
that regardless of who wins the Elimination Chamber Match tonight,
Brock Lesnar is still going to walk away from WrestleMania Universal Champion?
Charlie, do I look like the type of guy who cares what Paul Heyman has to say?
Paul Heyman is a guy who shows up to work, what, ten days a year?
And when he does, he waddles down to the ring and he runs his mouth about stuff
that he physically can't do in that ring.
Me, I'm the opposite type of guy.
Everything I say back here, I go out there and I do it.
And what I'm gonna do tonight, Paul Heyman better listen up,
is win the Elimination Chamber.
And this next part, it's not a prediction, it's a spoiler alert.
I'm going to WrestleMania.
I'm beating Brock Lesnar.
And I'm taking the Universal Championship.
But, Coach, there's six other men that have something to say about that.
Certainly. But Roman Reigns is a guy that we know can back it up.
He's done it before. And he's got a lot in front of him tonight.
But I think he is certainly a guy that can get it done.
The Big Dog's not concerned about Paul Heyman, but I assure you,
he should be worried about the Beast, Brock Lesnar.
Coming up next at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view event, one of the most...
bizarre rivalries in WWE history, Matt Hardy versus Bray Wyatt.
And this all began when Bray Wyatt pushed
and pushed and pushed until Matt Hardy finally became broken.
[Cole] Sister Abigail, good night, Matt Hardy.
[screaming]
Delete! Delete!
[Cole] Are we witnessing the beginning of a Matt Hardy breakdown?
[warbling] Yes.
For millennia, my soul has wandered through space and time.
But not all who wander are lost.
Who is Matt Hardy?
Matt Hardy is a fool.
That's right. Yeah.
Due to my condition, I have laid dormant inside this vessel called Matthew Hardy.
But now, thanks to the consumer of terrestrial entities, I have been...
Woken!
Ramblings of a madman can be very, very dangerous.
Especially for those of you who listen.
I will devour all of the darkness you regurgitate and convert it into light.
His words mean nothing.
Just empty promises from a deeply disturbed and twisted man.
Now that the new battlefield has been set,
I will stand side-by-side with all of my Woken Warriors...
as we prepare for the Great War!
[Bray] I am a god.
And a god can never die.
[Matt] Bray Wyatt must be rendered...
OBSOLETE!
[Bray] At Elimination Chamber,
Matthew Hardy... will... burn.
At Elimination Chamber,
Bray Wyatt shall be...
DELETED!
[maniacal laughter]
[warbling] Yeah!
["The Deletion Anthem" playing]
I will delete you!
[Corey] Arise Woken Warriors,
Woken Matt Hardy,
ready to throw down with the Eater of Worlds.
[bell rings]
[JoJo] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first from Cameron, North Carolina, weighing 236 pounds,
Matt Hardy!
[Corey] I spoke to Matt earlier today,
he said Las Vegas holds a very special place in his heart.
In a past vessel, he used to dine with Frank Sinatra and Mr. Samuel Davis
right here. He was part of the Rat Pack.
[Coach] I'm not sure if my mind just doesn't work this way
or if it doesn't want to work this way.
But I have no idea what you just said, Corey,
and I have no idea what Matt Hardy ever talked about.
[Corey] Coach, I wouldn't expect you to stay on my level.
I happen to be Woken.
Matt Hardy said something about change is coming, bodies shall be broken.
[Coach] He can't even write a full sentence with all the words.
[Corey] You can taste the darkness. He has a condition.
What the--
[Cole] Well, there's Bray, but where's Matt?
[Corey] What in the world?
It's not often that Bray Wyatt is taken aback when it comes to mind games.
[Matt] [warbling] Yeah!
Bray Wyatt!
♪ You'll fade away And classify yourself as obsolete ♪
Obsolete!
♪ You'll fade away And classify yourself as obsolete ♪
[crowd] Obsolete!
♪ You'll fade away And classify yourself as obsolete ♪
[crowd] Obsolete!
♪ You'll fade away And classify yourself as obsolete ♪
[crowd] Obsolete!
[Matt] Tonight we delete, delete, delete.
[crowd chanting] Delete, delete!
[Matt] [warbling] Yeah...
[Cole] Oh, my God, heads up, Bray!
-[Coach] Where did he come from? -[Corey] I have no earthly idea.
[Cole] Matt Hardy taking the fight to Bray Wyatt,
and it's not often that Bray Wyatt is taken out of his game
like he has been so far tonight.
And the matchup official.
Guys, I think both of these men have
reached their respective psychological tipping points.
[Coach] The big problem with Bray.
He's not really learning at all. He's not learning.
Yes! Delete!
[Cole] And look at this. Matt Hardy now saying he's going to delete Bray Wyatt.
And Matt, oh, with a right hand to Bray.
[Corey] Hardy uncorked that one.
One!
Two!
Bray with a reversed Hardy.
Oh, and Bray Wyatt now bounced off the top turnbuckle.
And now Matt Hardy in a position to perhaps put Bray Wyatt away.
[Cole] Matt Hardy just applauded Bray Wyatt.
He's a whack job, Corey.
-He's woken, Cole. -I don't care what he is. He's nuts.
[Coach] And look at Bray. He doesn't know what to do.
And now this crowd is standing clapping with Matt Hardy.
[Cole] Matt Hardy right to the midsection. And look at...
Oh, went for Twist of Fate. And then he planted Bray face first.
Matt Hardy for the win. Hook of the leg and Wyatt kicks out.
Bray Wyatt all out of sorts, completely out of his game
here tonight at the hands of Matt Hardy.
[Coach] You talk all the time about any competition.
It's about the physical, but also the mental.
And the mental right now, Matt Hardy is winning.
You know, the very eloquent Booker T.
Oh, good God.
Told us on the Kickoff Show that he believed Matt Hardy was going through--
And this is a quote from Booker, "A midlife crisis."
Because he does all those screaming karate moves.
[commentators chuckling]
[Cole] As we take another look at...
[Corey] Look at the impact. Bray Wyatt almost cutting Matt Hardy
-Clean in half. -But I get what Booker's saying.
Because Matt Hardy is completely out there.
And now Bray Wyatt looking to try to take advantage of the man
Bray really broke.
[Coach] Are you implying that Bray Wyatt is not out there?
I mean, the guy claims to be a God.
Bray Wyatt is certifiable.
He's maniacal.
[Coach] I think as we see the more physical match
start to develop, we will see Bray Wyatt start to take charge and take over.
[Corey] Coach, you fancy yourself a journalist, right?
-[Coach] No. -[Corey] Oh, okay.
Well, what the hell does it mean to be the Eater of Worlds?
[Cole] Coach, time out. Rewind me for a second.
-You're not a journalist? -[Coach] No.
[Cole] Here's the cover by Bray Wyatt and a kick-out.
[Coach] When I'm working with you guys, I'm not.
I'm trying to bring some legitimacy to this announce table.
[Cole] Then the answer would be, "Yes, I'm a journalist,"
if you were trying to bring legitimacy to the announce table.
[Coach] Oh, okay. Corey, go ahead.
[Corey] Matt Hardy's in a lot of trouble right now. I got this, Coach.
Bray Wyatt just leaning all of his weight on the Woken Warrior himself.
[Cole] WWE Universe really backs Matt Hardy.
I guess they're part of, what do you call them, the "Woken Warriors"?
[Corey] Matt Hardy is captivating.
I mean, but Bray Wyatt right now is doing the right thing.
He's wearing down Matt Hardy slowly, using his body weight,
and Bray Wyatt now able to formulate some sort of game plan,
figure out his next step.
Because, obviously, the mind games haven't worked.
[Coach] We've seen over the years the hardest thing to do
is to get the crowd to go with you.
And you never know what's gonna get it done,
but Matt Hardy is certainly getting it done.
Look at Bray delivering the rights to Hardy.
Oh, what a collision.
Headbutt right to the sternum of Hardy.
Bray Wyatt not smiling right now.
And an angry Bray Wyatt is an incredibly dangerous Bray Wyatt.
[Cole] And look at Matt Hardy just fighting back Bray,
trying to do everything he can.
And maybe that will finally do it.
[Coach] I like to put Bray Wyatt in the "big-man category that can go."
But he also can be very methodical when he needs to be.
[Corey] Bray Wyatt has no shortage of tools in his arsenal,
as evidenced right here.
Driving Matt Hardy face first into the apron.
[crowd chanting] "We want ??? "
[Corey] WWE Universe here in Vegas inciting Bray Wyatt.
This is not gonna benefit Matt Hardy.
[Cole] And Bray Wyatt now stalking Matt Hardy outside the ring.
Big time uppercut from Bray.
[Coach] Do you get the feeling that Bray Wyatt is kind of at his--
-[Corey] Oh, wait, wait, wait, wait. -[Cole] Hold on now.
[Corey] I got a feeling Bray Wyatt's at the end of his rope.
[Cole] The steps, and Matt Hardy.
Matt Hardy would have been at the end of his career.
-Oh, what a clothesline. -Wow.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] I know that the...
Woken Warriors were chanting to get behind Matt Hardy, but it did not pay off.
Bray Wyatt is angry, miserable, and more sadistic.
[Cole] And Bray Wyatt, is this enough to put Hardy away?
He kicks at two.
[Coach] This crowd thinks they're helping their guy,
and they're doing just the opposite,
because the more mad you make Bray Wyatt,
the more sadistic and physical he's going to become.
[Corey] I think Bray was mad when this match started,
when Matt Hardy started playing games with him.
-One. -And continuing to punish Hardy.
Not enough air supply to Matt Hardy.
Bray Wyatt never short on malice for his opponent.
No!
[Cole] Another example right there.
A sadistic smile crossing the face of Wyatt.
Mesmerizing to many.
Bray certainly possesses a dark charisma.
[Coach] It's a great description.
-Uh-oh!
[Cole] Matt Hardy caught him, though, as...
Bray got a bit out of control there, and now Matt Hardy from the second rope.
Tornado DDT plants Wyatt.
And now Matt trying to fight back into this.
[Corey] I think the WWE Universe, the Woken Universe,
realized that last time they got loud for Matt Hardy,
it didn't benefit him at all.
Silence is the better part of valor right now for Las Vegas.
Matt Hardy trying to will himself back into this fight.
[Cole] Here comes Matt.
[Matt] Delete! Delete! Delete!
[Cole] Delete ringing through the T-Mobile Arena.
Wyatt needs to figure out something fast.
Use that 285-pound frame to his advantage.
-Uh-oh! -[Cole] Side Effect!
-Cover! -One! Two!
[Cole] Bray kicks out.
UP!
-[commentators laughing] -[Cole] What is wrong with him?
[Coach] It's almost like he realizes what he's doing after he does it.
[Corey] It's as though Matt Hardy's controlling the crowd here.
[Cole] Elbow to the back of the neck of Bray Wyatt.
-[crowd chanting] Delete! -[Corey] He is.
Now he's looking for the...
-Uh-oh! -[Cole] What a Ura-nage!
Senton!
Bray! Is it enough to put Hardy away?
And it's a kick-out by Matt.
[Corey] Absolutely crushing combination by the Eater of Worlds.
Still not enough to keep the Woken One down.
[Coach] And look at the eyes. You wonder what goes on behind them.
What goes on in the mind of a Bray Wyatt-- So powerful. Every counter...
devastating.
Look at Matt shaking the cobwebs out.
[Corey] Matt right now is functioning on instinct alone.
I think Bray Wyatt's just getting frustrated.
If Bray's able to channel that frustration,
it's not gonna work out well for Matt.
[crowd chanting]
[Cole] Bray Wyatt with that sick smile again
crossing his face as he just looks to continue to punish Matt Hardy.
[Coach] It's almost like the crowd is playing
into the craziness of these two individuals.
[Corey] This is Sin City, Coach. You can't be surprised.
-Things aren't always what they seem. -That's very true.
[Cole] Bray Wyatt, if he lands this, it is over for Matt Hardy.
Oh, and Matt rolled out of the way.
Matt gets to his feet.
Hardy suffered a great deal of punishment at the hands of Wyatt.
Playing field is neutral at the moment. Hardy, the first one up.
[commentators] Oh!
[Cole] Looking for Sister Abigail to finally put Matt away in this match.
Matt fought out of it, kick to the face.
Hardy still in it,
Twist of Fate!
Cover.
-One! Two! Three! -[Cole] Hardy wins!
[bell rings]
I will delete you!
[JoJo] Here is your winner, Matt Hardy.
[Coach] I don't know if it's amazement, I don't know if the smile is,
"Hey, everybody, we got it done.
We give Matt Hardy a lot of credit, he's woke the Warriors.
He had the crowd behind him, and I think he used that to his advantage.
[Corey] I find it astonishing, Coachman, that you have not understood what it means
to be Woken just yet.
[Coach] It's not that I don't understand, I don't think I want to understand.
[Cole] Well, it's worked out well for Matt Hardy.
Bray Wyatt looking for Sister Abigail.
But Matt stayed the course, boom, Twist of Fate.
And Las Vegas and the entire WWE Universe just got Woken.
Matt Hardy deleting...
Bray Wyatt tonight.
My journey to get here hasn't been easy.
Long hours training, traveling the world, barely sleeping...
all for this.
But at WWE Fastlane, my championship is on the line
and the odds are stacked against me.
[man] A Fatal 5-Way Match for the WWE Championship.
The race to WrestleMania is on.
[man] WWE Fastlane.
[Cole] The next time we're on pay-per-view on the WWE Network,
two weeks from tonight for the SmackDown exclusive pay-per-view event,
WWE Fastlane.
But we are here tonight with Elimination Chamber pay-per-view event
on the Strip in Las Vegas.
Cole, Corey and Coach.
Guys, last month at the Royal Rumble,
when Asuka won the first ever women's Royal Rumble match,
her moment was interrupted by the arrival of "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey.
And, Coach, it is a moment that will set media outlets around the world on fire.
[Coach] Yeah, she's one of the biggest female stars in the history
of any sports business, certainly MMA.
And the fact that she showed up and really took Asuka's spotlight.
But that's what stars do.
Everybody that night and for the last month
have been talking about Ronda Rousey.
[Cole] Undeniable, Ronda Rousey's arrival changed the entire complexion
of WWE's Women's Division.
That said, it remains to be seen. Will Ronda dominate
the WWE World like she did MMA?
And tonight, is the official arrival of the Baddest Woman on the Planet.
Asuka wins the Rumble.
Asuka's going to WrestleMania.
Now the question is, which championship will Asuka choose
to challenge for in New Orleans?
Oh, my God.
The rumors are true.
One of the baddest women on the planet Earth,
Ronda Rousey is here!
What makes Ronda Rousey so special is she's an attraction.
She's a star.
Please welcome my friend, Ronda Rousey.
They call you the Arm Collector.
My mom calls me and berates me about armbar practice.
Kids, you have to do your armbars.
I've had someone dislocate my elbow.
I popped it back in myself and still won the match.
-Right. -It's just her toughness.
She's just, she oozes confidence.
To me, she's one of the baddest women on the planet.
She is who she is and she makes no apologies for it.
[Stephanie] She's an Olympic Champion.
She was the first ever Women's UFC Bantamweight Champion.
And because of the level of athleticism,
the level of professional athlete that we have on our roster right now,
Ronda Rousey wants to be a part of that.
And I can't wait to see what she does.
["Medal" playing]
♪ You suck! ♪
[JoJo] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome
the General Manager of Monday Night RAW,
Kurt Angle!
"The King of Kings" playing]
♪ Behold The King ♪
♪ The King of Kings ♪
♪ On your knees, dog ♪
[crowd cheering]
♪ Bow down to the, bow down to the King ♪
[JoJo] Please welcome the Commissioner of Monday Night RAW,
Stephanie McMahon,
and the COO of WWE,
Triple H!
[Cole] Well, what a defining moment for Monday Night RAW tonight,
which brings our General Manager Kurt Angle,
the COO Triple H,
and the Commissioner of Monday Night RAW, Stephanie McMahon,
to Las Vegas for this very important moment,
the signing of Ronda Rousey.
[Corey] This is a monumental acquisition for WWE.
All three of these individuals should be extremely proud
to add someone the caliber of Ronda Rousey to the Monday Night RAW roster.
[Cole] Yeah, the anticipation has been building for a month.
This is the city where Ronda Rousey became famous,
so it just makes sense that she signs her contract tonight.
You heard Stephanie say it in the package.
She can't wait to see what she does,
and we're about to get it started here tonight.
[Corey] This is exciting!
[music stops]
[crowd chanting] Triple H!
Ladies and gentlemen, tonight,
we are all about to be a part of history
as we sign one of the greatest athletes in the world today.
We scour the Earth
looking for the greatest athletes,
the elite to come here
and take the WWE to that next level.
Men and women that can do amazing things in this ring,
men and women that are worthy of your passion,
so there might be no greater signing
than what we are about to witness tonight, an athlete of this caliber,
I cannot recall walking through the doors since, well...
since an Olympic gold medalist named Kurt Angle.
[cheering]
This athlete has broken down every barrier put in front of her.
She was a judo champion, an Olympic medalist.
[crowd] What?
In MMA, they had created entire divisions
solely for her.
She has paved the way
for young women athletes all around the globe.
And she has earned the right, in my opinion,
to be called the Baddest Woman on the Planet.
Ladies and gentlemen,
please help me welcome to the WWE,
"Rowdy" Ronda Rousey!
["Bad Reputation" playing]
[Cole] A standing ovation in Las Vegas tonight,
and a big smile on the face of Ronda Rousey.
She's made it very clear over the past number of weeks that
being in WWE has been a lifelong dream of hers.
And, well, she will experience that dream beginning tonight.
And, guys, everything that Triple H just said is absolutely true.
So the big question now for us
and for the WWE Universe is "What will she do here?"
It remains to be seen, but I am excited to watch every minute of it.
I've been a fan of Ronda Rousey for many, many years.
I could not be any more excited about this.
[Stephanie laughs]
Ronda, allow me to be the first to officially welcome you to the WWE.
[crowd chanting]
I'm sorry, what are you saying? I can't hear you.
Well, they're making it perfectly clear, Ronda,
these people don't wanna hear from me.
They wanna hear from you.
Hey, guys.
Wow, I...
I'm really... it's hard to even know what to say.
I mean, I'm not often speechless, but to be in the ring with you guys and...
especially you, Kurt, I mean, an Olympic medalist,
Olympic medalist to Olympic champion,
I don't think anyone else can really appreciate
the magnitude of your accomplishment more than me.
So it really is an honor. And...
[crowd chanting] Ronda Rousey!
[Cole] A very touching moment here tonight.
-Ronda Rousey! -Ronda Rousey living her dream.
Ronda Rousey!
Well, you know, I wouldn't be here at all
if it wasn't for my hero, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. I...
[cheering]
He really is my inspiration for how I handled my MMA career
and for even coming here at all. And...
I just want to be able to make him and his family proud
and to do the name he entrusted to me proud.
And...
Most of all, I want to earn your respect in this ring.
Well, with that said...
Let's say we get down to business. But first, I want to be clear because...
You didn't... to your credit,
you didn't want anything special put in this contract.
And I just want to be sure of it before we...
sign this.
You didn't want... any perks.
You wanted no special travel. You wanted...
no private cars. You wanted... no...
I don't want to be treated any differently than anyone else here.
Well, that's... awesome. The only thing you asked for...
was an invite to WrestleMania.
And I'm telling you tonight that you not only have an invite to WrestleMania,
but when you sign this contract... you will be competing at WrestleMania.
Not... not in a championship match,
but you will be competing in a match at WrestleMania.
Like I said, I don't wanna be given a title match.
I want to... I wanna earn it. And...
I can't tell you how much I appreciate this opportunity. Thank you.
-Well, with that said... -All right.
-Steph, if you will do the honors. -Let's make this official.
[inaudible]
Uh, Kurt, you want to say something?
No, no, no. I'm...
I'm just in awe of Triple H and Stephanie. They're brilliant.
They really are.
I mean...
You know, they've been...
I've been listening to them talk about you ever since I came back to the WWE.
They couldn't wait to have you here.
They couldn't wait to have you here
because they wanted to manipulate you
for what you did to them at WrestleMania 21 or WrestleMania 31,
you know, when you flipped Triple H onto his back
and you almost broke Stephanie's arm...
they want to, they want to put their thumb on you and keep you down.
Hunter, Hunter, whoa, whoa. Didn't you say earlier,
you said three years in the making and now we own the big--
Hey, hey, hey!
Kurt, shut up.
It's not about us, Kurt.
It's not about Steph and I, not about you.
Tonight is about Ronda Rousey.
Tonight is about making dreams come true.
Tonight is about Ronda becoming a WWE Superstar.
That's what this is about. And Kurt is not feeling well.
A lot of people don't know it.
Kurt was in the hospital this week with the flu.
He's having a relapse.
And, Steph, if you wouldn't mind finalizing this
and I'm just gonna get Kurt out of here and get him to the doctor.
[Stephanie] Absolutely.
You know how bad the flu has been this year, Ronda.
I mean, he's delusional, but I'll tell you, Kurt, Kurt is right.
About one thing.
We have been talking about you since WrestleMania 31.
And you know what? You did embarrass us.
But more than embarrass us, you impressed us.
And ever since that moment, we have wanted you here.
Ronda, you are one of the greatest fighters in the world.
And we want you as a part of WWE. So come on.
Let's make this official. Let's make you a WWE Superstar.
Whoa, whoa, Stephanie. One last thing.
Didn't you tell me in your office
that Ronda was a has-been and that even you could take her?
Didn't you say that?
I did not say that,
[inaudible]
I didn't say anything. I didn't say anything.
-Whoa, whoa, whoa! -Whoa!
Thank you, honey. I didn't say anything.
I promise.
[cheering]
[inaudible]
[crowd booing]
[Cole] OH, MY GOD!
[Corey] Oh, my God.
??? my husband.
You put your arms on my husband.
Who do you think you are, Ronda? Who do you think you are?
[crowd chanting] You fucked up.
[booing]
[cheering]
["Bad Reputation" playing]
[Cole] Well, there's no going back now.
Ronda Rousey is officially a part of WWE.
And I hope that she knows what she did.
She just buried the COO in the rubble of a table.
[Coach] Well, you know what they say, Cole,
sometimes actions speak way louder than words.
And that's exactly what Ronda Rousey...
just did.
[Corey] Cole, what happens if Ronda shows up in RAW tomorrow night?
[Cole] I can only hope we find out.
But what was Stephanie McMahon thinking?
Did she realize what she just did?
Stephanie McMahon just slapped
The Baddest Woman on the Planet in the face?
[Coach] Look at what Ronda just did. She put Triple H through a table.
[Cole] And I got to say--
[commentators exclaim]
[Cole] Oh, my God!
I can understand the emotion of Stephanie.
She just watched her husband be put through a table by Ronda Rousey.
But I'm not sure you wanted to slap Rousey because Rousey made it official.
She is now a problem, an official problem
for Stephanie and Triple H.
[Coach] She signed that contract with authority and an attitude.
And when she dropped it on Triple H, she said to all of us, I'm here.
I'm ready. Let's go.
["New Orleans" by Kid Rock playing]
♪ I'm goin' down to New Orleans To see about a friend of mine ♪
♪ Burnin' through Mississippi With the Big Easy on my mind ♪
♪ When I get to New Orleans Someone gonna treat me right ♪
♪ I'm goin' down to New Orleans And leavin' all of this behind ♪
♪ Going down, down, down, down tonight ♪
♪ I said down in New Orleans Down in New Orleans ♪
♪ I'm going down to New Orleans ♪
♪ Down to New Orleans ♪
♪ Not giving it up ♪
[Cole] The most athletic and charismatic Superstars in WWE
compete in live Mixed Tag Team Action.
♪ I'm not giving it up This is my song ♪
What's in my arms?
So I'll take it now.
♪ I'm not giving it up ♪
♪ I made my bones I'd break my soul if I hit the ground ♪
♪ I'm not giving it up ♪
♪ Not giving it up ♪
[man] WWE Mixed Match Challenge.
Live Tuesday on Facebook Watch.
The quarterfinals begin this Tuesday night,
10 o'clock Eastern, Facebook Watch for Mixed Match Challenge.
But I still cannot get over what we just witnessed moments ago.
Ronda Rousey officially signing her contract to join Monday Night RAW.
She put Triple H through a table. She was slapped by Stephanie.
And now we gotta wonder if she's gonna show up tomorrow night, Monday Night RAW.
Well, I mean, if history's been any indicator,
Stephanie McMahon is ruthless when she needs to be.
I don't know that I wanna be Ronda Rousey right now.
[Coach] Well, I'll give Stephanie a lot of credit.
[Cole] Oh, and that's the slap by Stephanie to Ronda.
And, Coach, I'm not sure if Stephanie quite realized what she was doing.
I don't think she does either.
She's coming to the aid of her husband,
but in the process drawing a line in the sand with Ronda Rousey,
who wants to make a statement and wants to make her name known here.
Well, that's gonna happen maybe starting tomorrow night.
Let's face it.
Now, as of that signing, Ronda Rousey is technically property of WWE.
Yeah, but as I said before, Rousey is not only a problem,
but now an official problem for Stephanie and Triple H.
You know, I love WrestleMania season. And two weeks from tonight,
it's the final stop on the Road to WrestleMania
for the SmackDown LIVE pay-per-view crew.
That is at Fastlane.
And will AJ Styles head to WrestleMania still WWE Champion?
AJ is gonna have to be a little bit more than phenomenal on that night
because his WWE Championship is in severe jeopardy,
as he defends against not one, not two, not three other Superstars.
Baron Corbin, Dolph Ziggler, Kevin Owens, and Sami Zayn
-all attempt to dethrone AJ Styles. -[Cole] I know you're excited, Corey.
So much is going on, but it's a Fatal 5-Way in Columbus, Ohio,
two weeks from tonight, of course, on the WWE Network.
I got there and I had just a little bit of trouble counting.
Let me help you.
Much like Alexa Bliss tonight,
AJ Styles will have his work cut out for him
if he wants to leave Fastlane and head to WrestleMania.
And coming up next, it is the final possibility
to get a clear path to WrestleMania for the men,
seven men who will enter the Elimination Chamber Match.
One of them, John Cena, who after he was eliminated from the Gauntlet Match
this past Monday night on RAW, told us this.
This Sunday, It's not one man. It's every man in the Chamber.
It's a brutal structure that the Chamber is.
And I've said it. I need to win the Elimination Chamber.
But for the first time in a decade and a half,
I don't have a Road to WrestleMania. So...
So I got six days to sort myself out.
-I'm gonna get to work. -Best of luck on Sunday.
[Cole] Already tonight, the women have stepped into the Elimination Chamber.
Alexa Bliss retaining her Women's Championship.
Now, the men step inside this steel structure.
Win... you'll get Brock Lesnar
for the Universal Championship at WrestleMania.
You heard what John Cena just said.
There could be no Road to WrestleMania without winning tonight.
One of these seven men will be on the Road to WrestleMania.
[man] The reason the voyage begins.
The purpose they all share.
The chance to be immortalized
with their WrestleMania moment.
Glimmers in time...
[Gorilla] The Irresistible Force meeting The Immovable Object.
...that become part of WWE lore
validating what one has sacrificed...
[Vince] The boyhood dream has come true.
...thrusting one into stardom...
[J.R.] The Austin Era has begun.
Defining one's legacy.
[King] WrestleMania has just turned into Yes-o-Mania.
Artistry on display.
And for the 21-meter!
When no risk is too great.
[Cole] Shane!
Oh, my God!
Shared among millions.
Celebrated for generations.
Welcome to WrestleMania!
Opportunity awaits...
...to satisfy the desire
and fulfill a quest,
to achieve their calling,
and reach the pinnacle.
♪ I hustle to make it I gotta go shine ♪
♪ I'm doing the work I'm spending the time ♪
♪ Man on a mission, that's me ♪
♪ To be what I'm destined to be ♪
[Seth] I wanna turn this place back into Monday Night Rollins.
I wanna be the man one more time.
I will go on to give you the greatest performance of a lifetime
on the grandest stage of them all.
[Cena] I will win the Elimination Chamber Match.
I will go on to WrestleMania.
♪ Man on a mission, that's me That's me, that's me ♪
♪ To be what I'm destined to be ♪
♪ This is your life This is your story ♪
♪ This is your moment You gotta go for the glory ♪
[Finn] I will face Brock Lesnar for the championship that I never lost.
[Roman] The Elimination Chamber can't stop me.
And Brock Lesnar can't stop me from becoming Universal Champion.
[Miz] The first Intercontinental and Universal Champion...
me.
[Braun] Brock Lesnar! I'm not finished with you!
And at WrestleMania, you're gonna get these hands!
[man] Seven men.
One goal.
♪ To be what I'm destined to be ♪
Their WrestleMania moment.
♪ To be what I'm destined to be ♪
[bell rings]
[JoJo] The following is the biggest Elimination Chamber Match in WWE history!
This match begins with three Superstars in the ring
and four other competitors enclosed in their respective pods.
[JoJo reading]
The last Superstar remaining will be the winner
and will go on to face Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship
at WrestleMania!
And now, ladies and gentlemen, Elias!
[guitar strums]
Hello, I am Elias.
[guitar playing]
That went well.
And I have one question for everybody here tonight.
Who wants to walk with Elias?
You should, you should.
I gotta say, it's a little strange performing inside the Elimination Chamber.
Then again, we are in Vegas.
So I'm sure you're used to seeing someone you love behind bars.
[laughter]
But tonight is Elias' night.
Because it's the final stop on my way
to giving the greatest performance of a lifetime.
On the grandest stage of them all.
After I defeat Brock Lesnar
for the Universal Championship at WrestleMania.
And it is there that all things WWE will be mine.
Because the entire world will know what everyone here knows.
That WWE stands for...
[crowd] Walk with Elias!
WWE stands for...
[crowd] Walk with Elias!
I feel life.
Now I'm the last person to enter this Chamber.
So I'm gonna sit back and watch as these animals tear each other apart.
Then I'm gonna come in and feast on the scraps.
But I thought I'd kick things off with a song.
Now listen up, Vegas, this one's not for you.
See, uh...
I don't dedicate my song to anybody that lives in sin.
I hold myself to a higher standard.
So this one goes out to me, and I can't wait to hear it.
Right now I need you all to silence your cell phones, hold your applause,
and most importantly, shut your mouths.
♪ Seven men will enter ♪
♪ Only one will win ♪
♪ I can tell you for sure ♪
♪ It ain't gonna be Finn ♪
[booing]
After all I do for you, the least you could do is shut your mouths and listen.
Hey, I'll tell you what, how about I don't sing and I go sit in my pod?
[cheering]
It's just the thing is, I just hit the right pitch,
so I'm gonna keep this one going.
♪ Miz is delusional ♪
♪ He should stick to Miz TV ♪
♪ He's more like a D-list celeb Not a legend like me ♪
♪ Now, I've beat John Cena And Roman doesn't wanna face me again ♪
♪ I ain't afraid of nothing ♪
♪ Not even The Monster Among Men ♪
Oh, yeah! I said...
[vocalizing]]
["I Am Stronger" playing]
[Cole] Suddenly there is a darkness on the edge of town
because here comes the Monster Among Men.
[JoJo] Making his way to the ring,
weighing in at 385 pounds, Braun Strowman.
[Cole] I don't think Elias has ever been happier
to get inside of his pod than he is right now.
Let's go!
??? helping Elias' wholesome prison blues.
I don't think we have ever seen a man happier
to get inside the Chamber than Braun Strowman.
Can you imagine what Braun Strowman
is gonna be capable of inside this structure?
As Elias is quickly making his way into the pod.
The pod will be locked.
We know Elias will enter this match last.
[Cole] First time ever in the Chamber for both of these men.
Elias getting in that pod quick with good reason.
[Coach] Just what Strowman is capable of. Cole, when you were young,
did you ever have a Play-Doh thing where you put Play-Doh in the top
in one piece and it comes out like all spaghetti on the other side?
-[Cole] Yes. -Yeah, I feel like Braun could do that
with a human being.
[Cole] And Braun is going to be encased in a pod.
Boy, he is gonna be chomping at the bit
to get out of that.
["The Time Is Now" playing]
[JoJo] Next, from West Newbury, Massachusetts,
weighing 251 pounds,
John Cena!
It's a big day today.
IT'S A BIG DAY TODAY.
♪ You can't see me, my time is now! ♪
All night. Let's get to WrestleMania.
[Cole] For the seventh time in his career, John Cena enters the Chamber.
He's won three matches.
A victory tonight ties him with Triple H for most Chamber wins of all time.
But more importantly, a victory for Cena tonight
gets him a championship opportunity at WrestleMania where, Corey,
he can set the record for most World Championships ever at 17
breaking the record.
He's currently tied with the Nature Boy, Ric Flair,
who's celebrating a birthday today.
[Corey] It sounds great in theory,
but the fact is this is such a star-studded matchup.
It's impossible to pick.
You guys tell me, who is gonna win this thing?
[Coach] First of all, happy birthday, Naitch.
Second of all, John Cena just said it.
"Oh, it's a big night."
And this could be his biggest night because, as Michael just said,
with this opportunity comes greater opportunity in April.
Yeah, but a loss tonight for any of these six of these seven men,
means there's no clear path now to WrestleMania.
Cena will be locked in the pod.
The next man to come out will be locked in the fourth pod.
Remember, three men will start this match tonight.
Seven men participate.
[Corey] John Cena himself said if he doesn't win here tonight,
he has no idea what path he would take to get to WrestleMania.
Look at Strowman inside that pod. It looks like something prehistoric
-frozen in a block of ice. -[Coach] He barely fits in there.
["The Truth Begins" playing]
[Cole] The Big Dog is coming to go hunt.
From Pensacola, Florida, weighing in at 265 pounds,
Roman Reigns.
[Cole] Very confident Roman earlier tonight, Coach, in an interview...
He believes he's gonna win this.
[Coach] Well, he had some very putting words
for one Paul Heyman who is in the house here tonight
that we can only assume to scout all of these seven men.
But Roman said, "Listen, I back up what I'm gonna say."
"And I'm gonna back up what I'm gonna do."
[Cole] You heard Roman Reigns say first time for everything
because Roman's accomplished so much in his career,
but he's never stepped foot inside Elimination Chamber.
He's a three-time WWE Champion.
He's won the United States Championship, the Tag Team Championship,
the Intercontinental Title, and also the Royal Rumble match.
[Coach] It's almost like when they look at the structure,
then they look down and they have a moment and say, okay,
this is something more different than anything I've ever gone up against before.
Not just the men, but the structure itself.
Long storied history between Strowman and Roman.
Roman's battled Elias as well.
Roman Reigns has talked as well, like John Cena has,
about unfinished business with Brock Lesnar.
Remember the Reigns-Lesnar classic three years ago at WrestleMania?
Interrupted by Seth Rollins,
who cashed in his Money in the Bank contract that night
to win the championship.
[Corey] Called it the heist of the century,
I have to agree with you.
But Roman Reigns, hungry to reach that same spot
to headline WrestleMania once again with the Beast Incarnate.
[Coach] Great word, "hungry."
And you see, I don't think we get under-- over sell how much going to WrestleMania
means for each and every guy.
And that's why tonight means so much.
That's why they start this business. That's why they get to this point.
And there's only so many spots.
There's only so many spots.
[Cole] The four members
have now been put in their pods.
The next three men will start this match.
[woman] Quiet on the set. Can we please have quiet on the set?
[Miz] Awesome!
["I Came To Play" playing]
[JoJo] Next, residing in Hollywood, California,
weighing 221 pounds
he's the Intercontinental Champion, The Miz!
[Cole] Only two men in this match have experience inside the Chamber.
John Cena and this man.
For the third time in his career, Miz will enter the Elimination Chamber.
And ladies and gentlemen, we're now being told that immediately following
Elimination Chamber tonight on the WWE Network,
it is the RAW Talk and Stephanie McMahon
will be a special guest of Renee Young and Peter Rosenberg.
I cannot wait to hear what Stephanie has to say
about the incident with Ronda Rousey earlier tonight.
Also, the winner of this match will be a part of RAW Talk.
[Coach] That's gonna be an awesome show because I can't wait to hear
what the winner of this match
will be able to say after what they go through here
in just a matter of moments.
[Cole] The look in Miz's eyes tells the tale.
Usually, oozing with confidence, overconfidence,
Miz realizes this is a whole different situation.
[Corey] just a reminder that RAW Talk
can only be seen exclusively on the WWE Network.
[Coach] Look at the Miz.
Well, he loves this when there is, what is that, fiberglass in between him
and all the guys?
Well, for Miz, he was forced to begin this match
because of a loss to John Cena a few weeks ago.
With a very confident,
Intercontinental Champion and that scared him.
Well, normally I'd pick Miz as my dark horse to win this match,
but I think we all know how difficult it would be,
or it will be, to start one and go all the way through.
No more difficult than this, man,
and the path Rollins faces.
["The Second Coming (Burn It Down)" playing]
[JoJo] From Davenport, Iowa, weighing 217 pounds,
Seth Rollins.
[Cole] This past Monday night on RAW, Seth Rollins
had one of the greatest performances in the history,
the 25-year-history of Monday Night RAW.
Seth Rollins lasted one hour and five minutes in a Gauntlet Match.
And during that journey, he defeated Roman Reigns and John Cena.
What a night for Seth Rollins.
[Corey] There are Superstars who will have entire careers
and not accomplish exactly what Seth Rollins
did in one night on Monday Night Rollins.
You gotta talk about momentum.
Seth Rollins has plenty of it.
But the question is, how is Seth feeling physically
after that grueling performance on Monday Night?
[Coach] That's the thing. Did he put too much stock in being Monday Night Rollins
as opposed to coming here with a little bit more health than what he might have?
[Corey] I understand what you guys are saying,
but Seth Rollins has been a workhorse in his career.
Over the past five years, no Superstar in WWE
has had more pay-per-view matches than Seth Rollins.
["Catch Your Breath" by CFO$ playing]
Las Vegas, Nevada.
Welcome to Bálor Club.
[JoJo] And from Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland,
Finn Bálor.
[Cole] For Finn Bálor, It's about retribution in many ways.
Remember, he won the Universal Championship
and then relinquished it because of injuries.
[Coach] He has said on many occasions
that he wants nothing more than to get back and earn that title again.
He's got that quiet swagger,
that confident swagger that only he can bring
and I tell you what, if anybody can come in and start the match
and make it through, my money would be on this man.
[Corey] When it comes to endurance, few can match Finn Bálor.
That said, this is a completely different set of circumstances
than anything Finn has ever experienced.
[Coach] Look at Braun right behind Finn.
He would love to reach out with those hands and get his hands on Finn Bálor.
[Cole] He's gonna have to wait his turn,
but for the first time in Elimination Chamber history,
22 matches now, three people will begin the match.
Rollins, Bálor, Miz.
And, Corey, does that change the strategy at all as compared to a traditional start
in an Elimination Chamber Match,
much like we saw with the women earlier today?
I think the strategy would still be the same.
The goal would be the same to eliminate somebody as soon as possible.
Maybe make a temporary alliance.
Maybe you'll see Miz and Rollins working together to take out Finn Bálor.
Something you wouldn't expect, but could be necessary.
[Coach] Temporary is a great word because the one thing you don't have in this match
that you did have with the women, none of these guys are friends.
[Corey] You'd have to say Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins have
definitely a healthy level of respect for one another.
But in the end, it's every man for himself.
[Cole] Look at Miz, Miz trying to form
one of those temporary alliances with Seth Rollins.
[Seth] Come on, you know better than that.
[Cole] Rollins saying, you know better than that, Miz.
Remember the rules of the match up.
You can only win via... or eliminate an opponent
via pinfall of submission inside the ring.
[Coach] This is classic Miz.
First going after Seth, Seth says no.
He said, hey, Finn, how about you and me?
Come on, man!
-Do it! -No way!
-Come on! -There's no way.
[Corey] I think Miz is giving these two a pretty good opportunity.
I don't know why you wouldn't-- Wait a minute.
Leave it to The Architect to come over to the better plan.
[Cole] And Miz realizes he's in trouble, runs right into Bálor and Rollins.
Impressive double team maneuver.
[Cole] And seeing it, look at Seth Rollins from behind and Finn kicks out at two.
[Coach] Well, that temporary agreement, very, very temporary.
[Cole] Remember, Seth and Finn battled for the Universal Championship,
the inaugural title back of SummerSlam a few years ago.
Bálor won the match up.
Relinquished the next night due to injury.
Both those men hope to get back to the Universal opportunity at WrestleMania.
Seth Rollins knows what it's all about to
have to relinquish a championship due to injury.
Seth wants to climb to the top of the mountain,
the pinnacle of sports entertainment, WrestleMania once again.
[Cole] Finn also hasn't forgotten what Miz did to him.
Miz and Miztourage eliminating him from the Gauntlet Match this past Monday.
[Coach] We talk about it all the time,
what this means and having that spot at WrestleMania,
but Corey, let me ask you this.
As far as career-wise goes,
who do you think needs this victory here tonight, the absolute most?
[Corey] I mean, from self-admitted statements, John Cena.
John Cena does not see a future,
a Road to WrestleMania without a victory here tonight.
Well, he's outright flat telling you, that's the case,
-you have no choice but to believe him. -Bálor off the leapfrog.
Rollins caught him with an elbow and...
Seth Rollins...
Oh, what a dropkick by Finn.
[Coach] Cena's kind of like his favorite football team, the New England Patriots.
They've gotten to a point in their career where it's Super Bowl,
it's title or nothing.
Up over the top, sunset flip.
Bálor rolled through and delivered a basement dropkick to Miz.
Cover hooks the leg and Miz kicks out.
Finn said that, "I didn't come this far to only go this far."
He is hell-bent on making it to
the Championship match in six weeks at WrestleMania.
[Coach] It's always one of my favorite moments in the Chamber Matches
-to see who comes in next. -Oh! Nobody home!
It always impacts how it's gonna play out.
[Cole] Oh, what a kick by Bálor! Cover on Rollins, kick-out.
Is this the pace you expected, Corey, to start this?
[Corey] It's a little slower than I expected.
[Cole] Cover again by Seth. kick-out by Bálor.
[Corey] I understand that you don't wanna come out of the gate 100 miles an hour
and wear yourself out. But that said, you can accomplish a lot
while there's only three men in the ring as opposed to four or five.
[Coach] Yeah, and we're getting very, very close to having that fourth man
come into this match.
[Cole] Bálor scooping up Rollins. Shoulders down and a kick-out.
Now Miz from behind.
Looking to steal one on Bálor, near fall, two and a half.
Rollins from behind. Rollins off Miz kick-out.
And Rollins-- Oh, wow. Knee right to the spine.
You know, lots been made about John Cena being called Big Match John.
Over the past five years, nobody has more wins in pay-per-view events than that man
Seth Rollins, The Architect.
Knows how to get it done on a big stage.
Yeah.
That's suplex. Rollins is gonna roll through now.
Try to set up Miz for this.
Broken Arrow!
Miz landed hard on his shoulder.
Hook of the leg by Rollins, kick-out by the Intercontinental Champion.
[Coach] I hope that right shoulder is okay.
Miz, an eight-time Intercontinental Champion.
Rollins measuring Miz.
Uh-oh.
Rollins looking for the stomp,
but Miz looking for the Skull Crushing Finale.
Rollins able to counter him.
[Coach] You mentioned John Cena and he may not see a Road to WrestleMania,
and how many main events would...
Look at the double blockbuster by Rollins.
Cover on Bálor, is it enough? Will Bálor be eliminated?
Now to the Miz. Is it Miz's turn? Miz stays in it.
[Coach] Michael, you mentioned already Finn coming back from injury.
-Seth Rollins coming back from injury. -[crowd counting down]
[Cole] Who will enter the Chamber next?
Which pod will open?
[buzzer]
[Cole] John Cena.
[Coach] Confident.
[Cole] Great history between these two.
Remember Rollins Cena Monday night in the Gauntlet Match.
One point.
Busted Cena's nose a couple of years ago.
[Corey] Seth Rollins once defeated John Cena
for the United States Championship.
[inaudible]
Tonight's the one that gets us to WrestleMania.
You better step out of my face.
What am I gonna do about it?
You don't have anything in it. Push me again.
-Come on, John! -Come on!
[Cole] Tempers are flaring, everything's on the line.
Cena will start things off with his patented shoulder tackles.
-Rollins. -[Corey] Great agility by Rollins
-looking for the Revolution Knee. -[Cole] Almost had it.
Cena sidestepped, plants Rollins.
[Coach] Well, you mention that pace? Just picked up a little bit.
I agree with you, Coach, A little bit more when I was expecting.
With that said, John Cena can't maintain this pace for a long period of time.
[Cole] That's Rollins, caught Cena, Monday night.
Cena was ready tonight.
[cheering]
[Corey] See Braun Strowman overlooking...
[Cole] Vintage Cena.
...almost haunting the Elimination Chamber.
[Cole] And a double Five-Knuckle Shuffle.
And it's Bálor, though. And a stomp right to the midsection.
Cover. Is it enough to put Cena away?
-Kick-out of two. -Now, a few weeks back.
Finn Bálor came incredibly close to knocking off Cena
Miz went for his Skull Crushing Finale.
Bálor rolled him up. Shoulders down, Miz kicks out.
Near fall for Bálor. Sling blade.
[Coach] Corey, you mentioned it.
It's gonna be harder and harder the more men to come into this Chamber
to get a win and eliminate somebody.
[Cole, Corey] Oh!
[Corey] Good night, Bálor.
[Cole] No eliminations yet.
[Coach] Seth trying to figure out who do I go after.
[Corey] Oh, start swinging. Hit everybody, Seth.
Back and forth. Oh, here comes Cena.
No way.
-No way. Look at this. -[Cole] The power of Cena.
[Corey] Bálor able to escape.
[Cena] Looked like Cena was looking for a Double AA!
[Corey] Cena used Rollins as a weapon.
[Cole] Rollins lands in his feet. Enzuigiri.
And now Miz.
Off the neckbreaker, cover...
on Rollins. Is it enough to put Seth out of this match?
Did he get him? No, kick-out of two.
[Coach] I love the game plan from Miz. Just biding his time.
And then when he sees an opening, he jumps in.
-And then jumps out. -[Corey] That's a great strategy.
Something obviously Miz has picked up
in his past experience inside the Elimination Chamber.
[Cole] Roman, Braun, of course, Elias still waiting to enter this match.
[Corey] Of course, Elias is gonna be the final entry.
Ensuring he won that right several weeks ago...
to enter the Chamber last.
Elias should feel very, very confident behind this Plexiglas.
I mean, that's how he grew up talking to his father.
[Cole] You're not right. And look at...
Oh, Miz into the Chamber.
[Corey] Look at Bálor... Stomping away at Cena.
[Cole] Yeah, looking to take Cena out of the equation.
Finn out the ring a bit.
Finn very aggressive.
[Coach] It makes a lot of sense
going after such an accomplished champion who's been there so many times before.
[Cole] And now Cena back to his feet with the right hand to Bálor.
Inside the ring, it's Miz and Rollins.
[Corey] Oh, no, what's Cena got in mind for Bálor?
[Cole] Wait a minute, Rollins up in the far corner.
-Cena in the near corner. -[Corey] This is a treacherous situation.
Miz and Bálor in a great deal of trouble.
[Cole] Oh, my God. Double super plexus.
[Coach] But somebody's gotta go for a pin.
-[Corey] Only if they can. -[Coach] Well, true.
[Corey] All four men taking a beating after the super plexus.
[crowd counting down]
Who is in at number five?
[buzzer]
[Cole] Roman Reigns. Here comes The Big Dog!
Five men in, still. No one eliminated.
[Coach] Could you have a better situation for Roman Reigns
than this with all four men down?
[Corey] Reigns definitely has the advantage at the moment.
The Big Dog fresh.
[Cole] Another right hand drops Cena.
[Corey] At this point, Roman could just pick his poison.
Oh!
[Cole] Now, Roman Reigns is clearing out everybody in the ring.
Braun Strowman looking on, of course, in the pod in the back.
Now, Shield Brothers facing off.
Remember, Rollins beat Reigns in the Gauntlet Match Monday.
But tonight, it's every man for himself.
[Coach] And remember, both of these men understand what that--
Miz from behind to The Shield.
Reigns and Rollins face first into one another.
Oh, and a DDT planting 'em.
Miz looking to eliminate Rollins.
Hook of the leg here and a kick-out.
[Coach] You can't take that long. You can't stand and stare each other down.
There are four other men in the ring other than yourself.
[Corey] You're absolutely right. Miz showed exactly why that's the case.
The A-lister has out-strategized Rollins to this point.
[Coach] Well, now Miz is doing it.
Pick someone, go after him.
[Cole] Who does this slower pace favor, Corey?
[Corey] Braun Strowman.
-[Coach] Of all people. -But we know he's in no hurry.
It favors Braun Strowman.
Actually, I think that back could be the detriment of Strowman,
because he doesn't have to deal with five other Superstars.
[Coach] Trying to figure out why Miz has decided to have the crowd pick.
[Corey] It's like a scene setting there.
-It's like-- -Oh, the world famous It Kicks!
[Cole] Actually, the Yes Kicks
made famous by SmackDown general manager Daniel Bryan.
It's been successful inside the Chamber.
Miz fired up.
Misses wildly. Roman Reigns with a wicked clothesline.
[Corey] Man! Reigns getting all those.
[Cole] Down goes Miz again and The Big Dog's rolling.
[Corey] Bálor takes down Reigns from behind.
Rapid fire strikes from the leader of the Bálor club.
[Coach] That's the thing in this match. You can never turn your head.
-You can never not pay attention. -Well, it's hard. Reigns off the rope,
down goes Bálor.
Roman cover. Is it enough to eliminate the first man?
Bálor stays alive.
[Coach] You can really make a...
case for every single man in this Chamber Match...
to be victorious.
To main event WrestleMania against Brock Lesnar.
None of them would surprise me if they won.
[Cole] None of them have been eliminated yet.
A surprise at this point.
All the competitors are still in this match.
Many people believe this has been one of the most
evenly matched Chamber Matches ever.
[Coach] Well, we know who's coming in next.
[Cole] Bálor, shoulders down. Look at Roman.
[Corey] Look at this power.
[Cole] And a power bomb.
Samoan Drop to Cena.
Cover, is it enough to put John away?
And he just barely stays in it.
Miz does not wanna be in that position.
Sit-Down Power Bomb.
And Miz just stays alive.
Roman can't believe it.
[Corey] Can't count Miz out.
Miz is hell-bent on heading to WrestleMania.
as the Intercontinental Champion to challenge Brock Lesnar.
[Coach] I really thought we had our first elimination.
Look at Braun over there.
Stretching out the legs. Stretching out the knees.
He knows he's coming in next.
The crowd also knows who's next.
Roman saying get ready, Braun.
I think it's Roman that needs to get prepared.
[crowd counting down]
And Roman realizes the monster is now.
Reality just kicked Roman right in the teeth.
Here comes Braun.
[Corey laughing]
[Coach] This is the type of match and moment
Braun Strowman is made for.
[Cole] Rollins whipped into the Chamber.
And now Roman Reigns looks to take the fight and he runs into a right hand.
[Corey] Remember that temporary alliance we were talking about, Coach?
-Yes. -I think now is the time.
[Coach] If they're smart, all five will team up against.
Braun Strowman.
[Cole] Oh, Miz is just trying to keep his distance.
Cena now runs into a right hand. Strowman is clocking everybody.
[Coach] This is all well and good,
but at some point somebody's gonna have to be eliminated.
[Cole] Five men in the match. No one's out yet.
Elias, the last man in the pod.
Now Cena and Rollins working together to try to take out the monster.
No way. There's no way.
385 pounds of Strowman is gonna go for a ride.
Look at Strowman!
How wrong I was!
[Coach] And right back up to his feet.
Bálor caught and used as a weapon against Reigns.
Braun, what's your weapon of choice? Oh, human beings.
[Cole] Miz run, hide, bribe, do anything you can do.
Climb. Try to get out of harm's way.
-[Coach] Well, here's a problem. -[Cole] Look at Strowman.
-Strowman is scaling the Chamber! -That's the problem.
A 385-pounder that can climb.
That's like Kong and the Empire State Building.
[Coach] He's nearly touching the top of the Chamber.
[Cole] Oh, my lord and Miz face first being banged on the Chamber.
It's Strowman simply having fun with Miz.
[Corey] That's gonna be a long way down.
[Cole] Oh, my God. No!
[commentators laughing]
[crowd screaming]
[Coach] Did I mention he was made for this match?
[Cole] What a frightening, frightening scene.
[Coach] Look at that shot right there.
Strowman looking at all the damage he has done.
And the Miz playing the part of Fay Wray.
Good lord.
[Cole] This is an absolutely amazing sight.
"The Monster Among Men" Braun Strowman, wiping out everything in his path.
[Corey] I know Braun's enjoying himself,
but I think it'd be wise to just pick a body and pin it.
[Coach] I think it's been a calculated mistake
for this entire match by several men.
Not going for pin falls instead of trying to take out of vendetta.
[Cole] Elias better hope that pod doesn't open quick.
[Coach] Can't lose sight of the...
pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
It's not a pot just tonight. It's about what tonight represents.
[Cole] Like a sledgehammer to the heart of the Miz.
Braun Strowman is feeling extremely hostile tonight.
And then to Roman Reigns. A clubbing blow by Strowman.
Just domination from The Monster Among Men.
[Cole] And now staring back again to Elias who,
for the moment, is protected by the pod.
But the pod is gonna open in a matter of moments.
[Corey] Seth Rollins just got those hands.
[Coach] Well, you can't fault him for trying.
-You can't fault any of these guys. -Oh, gosh.
[Cole] And now launching Rollins over the top rope and outside.
Just a path of destruction left by The Monster Among Men.
-Oh, if Braun lands this, say adios Miz. -[Cole] Off the slam. Cover.
Miz is eliminated.
[JoJo] The Miz has been eliminated.
[Coach] Well, that's one.
[Corey] At least the Miz is still Intercontinental Champion
and has a beautiful wife to go home to.
Just trying to find the light at the end of the tunnel here for Miz.
[Coach] There's a lot of pluses for the Miz.
[Cole] Elias entering this match.
The last entry here in the Elimination Chamber.
He earned the opportunity to come in this match last.
And if you're Elias, what do you do?
[Corey] I would just plug it back in the pod.
Try to close the door like Alexa did earlier.
Great strategy.
[Coach] Apparently, he does not wanna walk with Braun Strowman.
[Cole] Meanwhile, four men back at their feet.
Reigns, Cena, Bálor, Rollins attacking Strowman.
[Corey] Eight fists raining down on the monster.
Braun's down to a knee.
-[Cole] Strowman is down. -[Corey] I think this might work.
[Cole] It took four men, but Strowman is down.
[Corey] Four men on the same page.
Can they trust one another?
[Cole] You got to. You gotta trust until you eliminate Strowman.
[Coach] I think Roman Reigns is trying to tell them that he wants to do it.
[Cole] Are they talking about what I think they're talking about?
[Corey] I believe so.
[Cole] Oh, my God, we're looking for the...
-The Shield Bomb. -Plus one.
Strowman planted! Cover by all four men.
-And he kicked out. -Wow!
Strowman kicked out.
[Corey] Unbelievable.
Cena trying to get him up. This is incredible.
Cena has Strowman on his shoulders.
An AA to Strowman!
Cena is gonna eliminate The Monster and a kick-out at one!
-No, he's not. -[Coach] What a kick-out.
-At one! -With authority!
Spear!
Roman's gonna eliminate Strowman off the Spear
and a kick-out by Braun again.
[Corey] This is ridiculous.
Rollins.
With a Stomp to Strowman.
[Coach] Eventually, one of these is gonna work.
[Cole] And Strowman wisely rolled out of the ring.
But now Finn Bálor. Top rope.
With the Coup De Grâce!
To the Monster Among Men but you gotta get him back in the ring to eliminate him.
Uh-oh. Cena has Reigns up.
[Cole] AA to Reigns.
-Oh! -Kick by Rollins.
[Corey] Bálor's looking for a sling blade. Rollins counters.
[Cole] Oh, and both men down!
Meanwhile...
Strowman has yet to move.
With everyone down, Elias now, enters the match up.
[Corey] Gotta give Elias credit. This is a great strategy.
Covering Rollins. Looking to eliminate Seth Rollins and a kick-out by Seth.
[Coach] And this was so smart for Elias.
Cover to Bálor by Elias and a kick-out at two.
Now over to Reigns. Can he put Reigns away?
Almost had him. Now he'll try Cena.
Cover by Elias. Another near-fall.
-Great effort by Elias. -A great effort.
It was smart effort. That's exactly what you need to do.
[Cole] But now what?
That.
Elias gonna need to continue with this aggression.
We've seen it a lot lately.
More so after-- Oh, what a kick by Elias.
-[Coach] With so many guys in the ring... -[Cole] Oh, what a knee!
...there's very little room to operate.
[Cole] Elias all the way up top.
What's up a prayer...
crushes Rollins, cover.
[Cole] And The Architect escapes.
If I'm Elias, Coach, I'm gonna just keep attempting these pin falls.
And that's what it's gonna pay off.
You're wearing down your opponents at the same time.
[Coach] You're absolutely right.
At some point, he's gonna be able to keep them down.
Because they're all digging down deep. But there's only so far you can go.
[Cole] Only one man has been eliminated so far in the Chamber Match.
And with Reigns back, now he has Elias up on his shoulders.
Hey, Elias has been impressive so far.
Elbows to the nose of Roman.
-Uh-oh. -Uh-oh.
Oh!
That power bomb, is it enough? Reigns! He stays in it.
Not often The Big Dog finds himself on the receiving end of a sit-out power bomb.
Uh-oh.
[Cole] The Monster is back.
Put on Strowman Part Two, The Return.
[Cole] Oh, shoulder to the post.
[Coach] We knew it was gonna take a lot to eliminate each and every guy.
-But I didn't-- -What does Elias weigh?
-You can't. -What the hell is Elias thinking about?
Oh, my God.
I think he's gonna pay for that.
[Cole] Powerslam. Cover by Strowman.
Elias eliminated.
[JoJo] Elias has been eliminated.
[Coach] Well, it was a mistake on Elias' part,
trying to get Braun Strowman up on his shoulders.
It was too much weight, too strong, and he paid the price.
[Cole] Strowman has now eliminated...
the two men in this match so far.
[Coach] So now there are five.
[Corey] Well, the other Superstars had the right idea
of ganging up on Braun Strowman for a period of time.
But Braun is just unstoppable right now.
[Coach] Well, Corey, they better do it again.
[Corey] Okay. Who do you intend on teaming up with?
There's four other men flat on their backs right now, courtesy of The Monster.
Now Strowman and Reigns.
I think Strowman's on a mission to eliminate
every single person in this match.
[Coach] Well, there's winning, and then there are ways of winning.
[Corey] Add The Big Dog to the pile.
[Cole] Strowman looking for the running powerslam on Roman Reigns.
Oh, man.
Rollins drilled Roman with that knee.
[Cole] And Bálor just drilled Strowman.
Cena now perched top rope.
John Cena launching himself, caught by The Monster Among Men.
Shoulder planted by the powerslam.
Strowman eliminates Cena!
[JoJo] John Cena has been eliminated.
[Cole] Braun has now eliminated three men, and, guys, disappointment for Cena.
No clear path for John to WrestleMania.
[Coach] He thought that the move at the top rope was the calculated risk.
It wasn't and in the end, another man pays the price, courtesy,
Braun Strowman and those hands.
[Cole] And then there were four.
[Coach] Can't imagine the disappointment going through the head right now,
Guys, of John Cena.
That's dawned on John, like, "What's happening?"
Who wants these hands?
[Cole] Down to four men.
Reigns, Rollins, Bálor, Braun.
[Corey] Braun asking the other competitors who wants these hands.
[Coach] I didn't see anybody raised their hand.
Well, The Big Dog stepped up.
[Cole] And he paid for it all right.
And so did Rollins.
Come on, Finn Bálor
[Corey laughs]
[Coach] He loves to talk.
Really started to come into his own.
[Cole] We've got to get Bálor credit for standing up to Strowman face-to-face.
Look at Finn fight back. Look at Bálor go.
[Corey] Bálor definitely with a speed advantage, but...
Finn's gonna have to avoid the grip of Strowman.
[Cole] Yeah, try to neutralize Strowman. Use your speed.
Make Braun make the mistake.
Running kick caught him in the ear.
Bálor once again, headed up top.
-Uh-oh. -And he's coming down hard, I believe.
Going for the running powerslam again, Bálor, though...
drives Strowman in the corner.
[Corey] Braun still on his feet.
And a second drop kick takes The Monster to a knee.
[Coach] Love the pace, love the quickness. Love Finn Bálor's game win right now.
Bálor! Foot down on the back.
[Corey] Is that enough to eliminate Braun Strowman?
-What a-- -{Cole] Kick-out at two.
[Corey] No one has been able to solve Braun Strowman to this point.
We've seen Strowman kick-out of an AA, a Spear.
[Coach] And I would have considered that an upset at this point in the match.
[Corey] Bálor answers with an overhead kick.
Takes down Rollins.
Up goes Seth. 1916.
Got him. Is it enough?
Oh, Seth at two!
Bálor off the 1916
-driving Seth Rollins. -Uh -oh.
[Cole] And now Roman Reigns. This is wildly-- Sling Blade by Bálor.
-How impressive is Finn been? -Incredibly.
Roman, oh he hit hard. Roman hit the top turnbuckle hard.
Back of his neck. Roman may be out.
Roman may be stunned. Finn Bálor.
-Looking to take out The Big Dog. -There it is.
[Corey] The extraordinary man who does extraordinary things...
-Oh, no! -Braun Strowman.
...just got powerslammed.
[JoJo] Finn Bálor has been eliminated.
[Cole] Braun Strowman has eliminated Miz, Elias, Cena, and Finn.
[Coach] It's not often that Roman Reigns can thank Braun Strowman.
But right there, that's exactly what he should do.
[Coach] Now Braun is trying to figure out
what's the game plan now with just three men left.
[Cole] Watch the Coup De Grace here.
Right here, I believe that Bálor was gonna eliminate Roman, Corey.
Bálor got every bit of the Coup De Grace, but The Monster Among Men,
from behind, just scooped Bálor up
and dashed Finn's hopes of facing The Beast at WrestleMania.
I think this is the greatest performance in Elimination Chamber history
when it comes to eliminations.
Braun Strowman's eliminated four men tonight in the same match.
Miz, Elias, Cena, and Bálor.
And now The Shield Brothers of Reigns and Rollins
need to try to join forces to take out the big man.
To leave it to Reigns and Rollins to go to Mania.
[Coach] Yeah, I think they realize exactly what they have to do.
[Corey] You saw the fist bump between Rollins and Reigns.
Obviously, united front. Is it gonna be enough to topple Strowman?
Now, Rollins and Reigns
always been the mantra of The Shield, that pack mentality.
-Uh oh! -Strowman over the top.
Hit hard.
Braun came down on his knee
could be highly detrimental.
[Cole] And now the double team again by Rollins and Reigns.
Wear down Strowman, but then you've got to eliminate the big man.
[Coach] Yeah, that's gonna be the tough part.
[Corey] Oh, man.
Strowman almost put through the side of the cage.
[Cole] Oh, and again.
[Coach] Every time he goes down, he's getting up a little bit slo-- Oh!
[Cole] And Rollins now.
Turned on Reigns.
Every man for themselves.
-Rollins takes down The Big Dog. -I love it.
The Architect knows an opportunity when he sees it.
Here we go.
[Cole] Caught Roman with his guards out, went for the stop.
Reigns went for the Superman punch, got caught with a kick to the midsection.
And now gets Reigns up.
And a buckle bomb!
Superman Punch.
Using the momentum as he came off the turnbuckle to deliver the punch.
But now, both men are down,
and Strowman looks in.
[Coach] I don't think I like what these two decided to do now.
Because they're down.
Listen, I can tell you exactly what was going through Seth Rollins mind.
Is Braun Strowman is down.
I may not get any better opportunity than to take out Reigns right now.
That's exactly what Seth is thinking.
[Coach] Why won't you try to take out Braun Strowman
and then go one-on-one with Roman Reigns?
Because you can't pick and choose in a situation like this, Coach.
You know Strowman was not gonna stay down for long.
[Cole] And here to your point, Strowman's back up.
[Seth] Oh, no, no, no.
[Cole] Seth just trying to survive. Just trying to hang on.
Trying to climb out of harm's way.
[Coach] Well, he is gonna need a...
masseuse when this is all said and done, over an hour on Monday.
Six days later, he's putting it all on the line here in the Chamber.
[Cole] And Seth is a climbing.
Braun Strowman is in pursuit.
And now Roman Reigns gets into the mix.
Oh, Samoan Drop.
[Corey] Strowman dropped on the outside.
Rollins trying to compose himself on top of the pod.
Oh, no.
-[Cole] Seth Rollins up top. -[Corey] I know that look.
If this is what we think it is, we saw it in the women's match.
Frog splash on Strowman.
Rollins to eliminate The Monster.
And a kick-out again!
[Coach] If that can't do it, I don't know that anything can.
[Corey] There's an extra-large frog splash from The Architect.
Rollins, soaring off of the pod crashing down on the Strowman.
But Braun would not stay down.
[Cole] And look at the height of Seth Rollins.
But again, what a magnificent event for Strowman.
His survival tactics eliminating four men so far in this match.
[Corey] We saw Mickie James used a similar tactic with success earlier tonight.
Rollins unable to get the payoff he was looking for.
[Coach] Braun's not exactly what you would call eloquent,
but I would say by his performance,
we're seeing how much that main event in WrestleMania truly means to him.
[Cole] Well, to everyone, including Roman and Seth.
Who're giving everything they can. And Roman Reigns.
Oh, a drop kick by Strowman.
[Corey] Rollins right on point with a superkick.
[Cole] And another one, Strowman down to a knee.
Uh-oh.
Wait for the Stomp!
??? into a slam!
One! Two! Three!
[Cole] Braun Strowman has eliminated...
[JoJo] Seth Rollins has been eliminated.
[Coach] The Architect's WrestleMania designs have just been dashed,
courtesy of The Monster Among Men.
One of these two men are going to WrestleMania
to face Brock Lesnar for the Universal Title.
Will it be Braun Strowman or will it be Roman Reigns?
This has been a record-setting performance tonight by Braun Strowman.
He is eliminated five men in this match.
[Coach] I think it started to dawn on Roman Reigns...
...what stands between him and a date with destiny
and destiny's name is Brock Lesnar.
[Cole] Corey, you and I have had the privilege
of calling what has become a very storied rivalry
between Braun Strowman and Roman Reigns.
And it's interesting that it has come down to this tonight.
A trip to WrestleMania, between these two.
[Corey] It's almost poetic.
These two have elevated their games, elevated each other's games.
And now the pinnacle of sports entertainment awaits.
These two men have gone to the ends of the Earth to destroy one another.
Neither with great success.
[crowd chanting] Get These Hands.
But Braun Strowman just invited Roman to Get These Hands.
[Cole] Braun patiently waiting.
Confidence is through the roof.
For Roman Reigns...
how do you solve the Strowman puzzle?
Try to go toe-to-toe and the Monster made you pay.
The most dominating performance
in Elimination Chamber history tonight for Braun Strowman.
Roman may be hurt.
Took time getting back to his feet.
Strowman now.
Had Roman in powerslam position.
Looking to hangup Strowman on the top rope.
[Corey] Strowman almost launched into the cage.
Wait a minute.
Reigns.
Flying over the top rope driving Strowman back to the Chamber.
And now unloading with the right hands.
Oh, and Strowman through the pod.
-And The Monster is back to his feet... -[Coach] This is amazing.
...pulling himself up from the wreckage.
Superman Punch!
[Corey] Roman's got the target acquired.
Superman Punch again and Braun is down to one knee
[Coach] Look at him. He's like, "What does it take?"
That's everything I have.
[Cole] Not everything.
He's still got another weapon in his arsenal.
Ooh-aah!
Went for the Spear!
Roman building up steam.
Superman Punch caught Braun on the jaw.
Spear by Reigns!
-Strowman back to his feet! -[Corey] Immediately.
Spear again by Reigns!
-Cover. -[Crowd] One! Two! Three!
[Cole] Roman Reigns is going to WrestleMania.
[JoJo] Here is your winner.
Roman Reigns.
[Cole] Roman gets what he wanted.
He gets to finish what he started three years ago.
He gets Brock Lesnar
for the Universal Championship at WrestleMania!
[Corey] A return ticket to Suplex City.
[Cole] But what an incredible performance by Braun Strowman tonight.
As Strowman found himself going through the pod,
it was the beginning of the end for The Monster Among Men.
[Corey] Roman would deliver multiple Superman punches over and over.
jarring the jaw of Braun Strowman.
And then, not one,
but two incredible Spears from The Big Dog.
Finally, fells The Monster for three.
[Coach] We'll have plenty of time to sing the praises of Roman Reigns.
But I would like just for a second to talk about
how great Braun Strowman was tonight.
And he came up just short.
But, boy, was he amazing all the way to the very end.
[Cole] But at WrestleMania, Lesnar-Reigns
for the Universal Championship.
[Coach] It's got kind of a nice ring to it.
The Big Dog, The Beast Incarnate, throwing down in The Big Easy.
all for the right to be called Universal Champion.
Braun Strowman eliminated five men tonight.
A record-setting performance.
Wait a minute! Strowman! Strowman With Reigns!
And a running powerslam!
[crowd chanting] One more time!
Braun Strowman on an absolute rampage.
And Strowman looking for it again!
[Coach] Well, let's be honest,
there were six men that are leaving tonight disappointed.
-[Corey] Five men, Coach, and one monster. -[Coach] My bad.
And he's not stopping.
Uh-oh.
[Cole] And Strowman sending Reigns through the pod!
[Braun Strowman's theme song playing]
Incredible performance tonight by Braun Strowman.
But in the end, it's Roman Reigns who's got a date with Brock Lesnar.
Not only in six weeks at WrestleMania,
but tomorrow night on Monday Night Raw in Anaheim.
"The Beast" Brock Lesnar, the Universal Champion,
will be at Monday Night RAW.
[Corey] I was gonna say, "Will Roman Reigns make it?"
[Cole] Lesnar will go face-to-face with Roman.
[Coach] Well, I'll give these guys a lot of credit tonight.
Roman Reigns, Braun...
Cena, Finn,
all seven guys put it on the line.
But at the end of the day, it was Roman Reigns,
even though it doesn't look like it right now,
that was able to beat them all and come out victorious in the end.
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