WWE Raw Results (9/22/25): Cody Rhodes Confronts Seth Rollins

WWE Raw Results 9/22/25
Ford Center
Evansville, Indiana

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Commentators: (Joe Tessitore & Wade Barrett)

Ring Announcer: Lilian Garcia

Transcription by Josh Lopez

Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins Segment 

Cody Rhodes: So, Evansville, Indiana, what do you want to talk about? Well, we could talk about this, right here, the inaugural Crown Jewel Championship Ring. And as much as I love it, I’ve got nine other digits, I would love to add more. Crown Jewel. Perth, Australia. The Undisputed WWE Champion against The World Heavyweight Champion.

Seth Rollins: You know, from the moment we both walked out of SummerSlam as champions, I had Crown Jewel circled on the calendar. We both had some hoops to jump through to get to this point, but here we are, Champion versus Champion, Seth Rollins versus Cody Rhodes, two of the best in the world, in their prime, one-on-one. May the best man win. And should be that simple, but it’s not that simple, because it’s and you me, and it’s deeper and bigger than that. Now, I’m pretty good at reading people, Cody. I know what all of these people here tonight think about me. I know what the locker room thinks about me, I know what the internet thinks about me, I know what everybody watching at home on Netflix thinks about me, and I don’t give a damn. Because these people, they don’t know what’s good for them, they don’t have the right to make decisions. Fortunately, it’s not about him, because he doesn’t have a championship. I know what that moron thinks of me. But what I need to know, I want to know from you, and I want the truth, Cody, what do you think of me? The truth, Cody, I want the truth, what do you think of me?

Cody Rhodes: Alright, you want the truth? What do I think of you? I guess it’s complicated, right, and it shouldn’t be complicated. You’ve certainly in recent memory made some questionable choices, one of them is standing right there. Hello, Mr. Heyman. But, Seth, what do I think of you? You changed my life. I came back at WrestleMania, maybe you did it indirectly, but you had the courage to stand across from an opponent that you didn’t know. You changed my life at Hell In A Cell, because without that low, without that injury, I wouldn’t know what I was capable of doing. And you changed my life again, and not just my life, you changed my career at WrestleMania 40 when you were my shield.

You changed my career when you helped validate the Rhodes name and finally get the WWE Championship in my family. Again, it shouldn’t be complicated, I just had your lovely wife on the podcast the other day. Hey, I know it’s Sports Entertainment, and it’s Wrestling 101 for me to stand out here and run you down before Crown Jewel, to exchange these barbs. But a better question, Seth, is what do you think of you, right? Because Seth Rollins on any given night, it’s not just one of the best, could be the absolute best. But that Seth Rollins that I am talking about is not hiding behind these three goons over here. So, I’m not gonna sling mud with you here, I’m just gonna go ahead and say it like it is. So, question for you, we know we have our match, we know you’re a champion, I’m a champion, and another ring is on the line, what could I do for you right now, Seth?

Seth Rollins: You want to talk about that ring? Before we talk about that ring, we need to talk about this watch. That’s right, this is the watch that you gave me at WrestleMania 40. I haven’t worn it a single time since then until tonight. And I need to know, Cody, was this real, was this a real gift or was it a token gesture? Because you are fantastic at saying all the right things about me, glowing praise you heap on me when it suits you, because in your next breath, you undermine every single thing that I stand for. You stand in this ring, you go on interviews, and you say, with a straight face, that you are the right person to lead this industry into the future. You say that you’re the Quarterback, you’re QB 1, and there’s nobody better suited for that job.

So, if you really believe that, Cody, if you believe that in your core, then what does that say about me? The way I see it, there’s only two possibilities, Cody. Either you don’t think I’m good enough or you just don’t think I’m as good as you. Those aren’t goons, understand that? The Vision isn’t just a group of people; The Vision is an idea about what the future of this industry looks like. Listen to me, it’s what the future of this industry looks like, and it runs through me. I, I, I am the tip of that sphere, not you. So, you can be the Quarterback, Cody, but you will be my Quarterback. And if you don’t agree with that, it doesn’t matter, because in three weeks, Crown Jewel, the truth will come out, by any means necessary. You will find out, I am the creator, I am the prime mover, Cody. This is not a two-man show, I’m the alpha.

Cody Rhodes: You’re the alpha? A lot of questions here for me, I’ve just got two questions for you. In the three matches that we’ve had, they all have been one-on-one. At Crown Jewel, will that be the case? And more importantly, in the three matches that we’ve had, Seth Rollins, how many of those have you won?

– Rusev ambushed Dominik Mysterio in the back as the show went on the air. Rusev wants his crack at the Intercontinental Championship.

– We see The Usos talking in the back. Jimmy says that what happened at Wrestlepalooza was trash, he knows that The Usos can beat The Brons. Jimmy had a conversation with Adam Pearce about getting them a rematch, but then he was informed that Jey got himself a match with LA Knight for later on tonight. Does Jey really think that’s a smart idea? Jimmy says that Jey needs to squash this beef he has with LA Knight. Jey admits to going behind Jimmy’s back. He feels that they would’ve beaten The Vision if LA Knight wasn’t the special guest referee. He didn’t have the time to wipe the blood off his air forces. Jey also feels like The Vision would’ve taken care of LA Knight if Jimmy never tagged with him. Jimmy asks Jey if he’s going to start flipping the script on him. They have a lot to handle, but he needs to body LA Knight tonight.

First Match: PENTA & The War Raiders vs. The New Day In A No Disqualification Match 

Pier six brawl ensues after the bell rings. The New Day pulls Erik and Penta out of the ring. Ivar goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Woods lands back on his feet. Woods is throwing haymakers at Ivar. Ivar shoves Woods. Ivar with The Seated Senton out of the corner. Ivar cartwheels around Kofi. Kofi dodges The Spinning Heel Kick. Kofi with a Spinning Heel Kick of his own. Erik goes for a Full Nelson Slam, but Kofi counters with a deep arm-drag. Erik dodges The Trouble In Paradise. Erik with a sharp knee strike. Waller attacks Erik with the kendo stick. Penta rips the kendo stick out of Waller’s hands. Penta repeatedly whips Waller with the kendo stick. Waller with a Rising Knee Strike. Erik rocks Waller with a forearm smash. Woods slaps Erik in the back of the head.

Kofi attacks Erik from behind. New Day gangs up on Erik. Ivar with a double shoulder tackle. Ivar with a Running Crossbody Splash against the LED Board. Penta follows that with The SomerSault Plancha. New Day regains control of the match during the commercial break. New Day are putting the boots to Penta. There’s a table placed in the corner. Double Irish Whip. Penta holds onto the ropes. Penta sends Waller crashing to the outside. Penta with a Hurricanrana to Kofi. Woods blocks The SuperKick. Woods sweeps out the legs of Penta. Woods lays Penta flat on a table. Woods is raining down haymakers. Kofi with a Diving Leg Drop through the table on the floor. Waller hooks the outside leg for a two count.

War Raiders with a pair knee lifts. New Day interference. Ivar blocks The Double SuperPlex. Erik HeadButts Waller. Erik with The Double PowerBomb. Waller clotheslines Erik to the floor. Ivar goes for The DoomSault, but New Day ducks out of the way. Kofi with a Running Senton Splash on the ring apron. Waller goes for a Roll Through Hurricanrana, but Ivar counters with a SitOut PowerBomb on the apron. Woods clocks Ivar with the kendo stick. Erik drops Woods with a Uranage Slam on the apron. Kofi with The High Fly Flow off the steel ring steps. Kofi dives over Penta. Penta with an Overhead Belly to Belly Suplex through the table in the corner. Penta ascends to the top turnbuckle. Waller attacks Penta with the kendo sticks. Waller talks smack to Penta. Waller with forearm shivers. Penta hammers down on the back of Waller’s neck. Penta connects with The Avalanche Mexican Destroyer to pickup the victory.

Winner: PENTA & The War Raiders via Pinfall 

– We head back to The Judgment Day’s Clubhouse. Dominik Mysterio tells Finn Balor that this situation with Rusev is getting out of control. What happened to Mr. I got everything handled by myself? Dom says that they all say things that they regret, but at the end of the day, The Judgment Day needs to stick together, and Rusev is coming for his Intercontinental Championship. Finn tells Dom that he should reach out to his buddy, El Grande Americano. Dom says that El Grande is in Mexico this week. Finn says that he’s too busy tonight. Dom asks JD McDonagh for help. JD says that he’s busy as well. Roxanne tells JD that he needs to help Dom. JD reluctantly agrees, however, he’s not doing it for Dom, it’s for The Judgment Day. Dom already had a conversation with Adam Pearce, so JD will have to face Rusev later on tonight.

– Bayley gleefully runs into Lyra Valkyria in the backstage area. Lyra wants to make something clear from last week. She shouldn’t have barged into Bayley’s locker room. Bayley was actually pumped about last week, because Lyra got a big victory over Roxanne Perez, and it was really good to see her. Bayley asks Lyra if she would be in her corner tonight. Lyra wants to know if Bayley is joking, because she was screaming at her and calling her names last week. Bayley says that Lyra is weird, but she likes it. Bayley was hoping that Lyra would return the favor tonight. Lyra agrees to be in Bayley’s corner, if it would help her become the best version of Bayley. Bayley tells Lyra that she’ll see her out there.

Stephanie Vaquer & Adam Pearce Segment 

Adam Pearce: Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in welcoming the brand-new Women’s World Champion, “La Primera” Stephanie Vaquer. You do deserve it. Stephanie, I think I can speak on behalf everybody here in Evansville, when I say, congratulations.

Stephanie Vaquer: Gracias, thank you so much. This is the dream of my life. And many times, I felt impossible, but I work for it, I sacrifice for it, and I made it. I beat one of the best on the planet, Iyo Sky. And I learn to be as strong and never give up, because I had the best example, my hero, my dad. This championship represents the motivation and support you have all given me. And every single one of you celebrate with me at Wrestlepalooza. And for every single one that was crying with me, I need to say, thank you. My fire will continue to make history, and nobody, I say nobody can stop me, because I’m La Primera, The WWE Women’s World Champion.

Adam Pearce: And your road as champion starts hot this Friday, because at SmackDown, Tiffany Stratton defends her WWE Women’s Championship in a Triple Threat versus Nia Jax and Jade Cargill, which means, Stephanie, at Crown Jewel, the winner of that match will face you for the Crown Jewel Championship.

Stephanie Vaquer: I will be there.

Adam Pearce: I know you will. Ladies and gentlemen, one more time, for the brand-new Women’s World Champion, “La Primera” Stephanie Vaquer.

– We got a video recap of Brock Lesnar demolishing John Cena at Wrestlepalooza.

– Stephanie Vaquer had a nice embrace backstage with Rhea Ripley and Nikki Bella. Rhea says that she’s still coming for that Women’s World Championship. Vaquer is ready for Mami. Asuka interrupts the conversation. Asuka says that Iyo should be the champion, Vaquer doesn’t deserve it. Nikki says that she does, and she’s going to be an amazing champion. Vaquer tells Asuka that she’s willing to fight Asuka at any time to prove her wrong. Out of respect for Iyo, Rhea has tried to her best to stay out of the way, but she’s getting sick and tired of Asuka’s attitude. Asuka says that she’s sick and tired of Rhea, and she better stay away from Iyo or she’ll Rhea why she’s not ready for Asuka. Rhea says that she is ready for Asuka and proceeds to challenge her to a match for later on tonight. Asuka accepts Rhea’s challenge. Kairi apologizes for Asuka’s behavior. Asuka yells at Kairi.

Second Match: Bayley w/Lyra Valkyria vs. Roxanne Perez w/Raquel Rodriguez 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Bayley with a deep arm-drag. Bayley with a waist lock go-behind. Perez crawls under Bayley’s legs. Perez shoves Bayley to the corner. Bayley decks Perez with a back elbow smash. Bayley with a side headlock takeover. Perez backs Bayley into the turnbuckles. The referee calls for a clean break. Quick shoving contest. Perez blocks The Bayley to Belly. Perez ducks under two clotheslines from Bayley. Bayley blocks The Side Russian Leg Sweep. Perez ducks another clothesline from Bayley. Bayley leapfrogs over Perez. Bayley trips Perez on the drop down. Bayley with a Sliding Elbow across the back of Perez’s neck. Bayley with The Sliding Lariat for a two count. Perez retreats to the outside. Bayley rocks Perez with a forearm smash. Perez avoids The Ring Post Dropkick. Perez drives Bayley back first into the ringside barricade.

Perez rolls Bayley back into the ring. Bayley with The Saito Suplex. Bayley with a Corner Spear. Perez kicks Bayley in the face. Bayley answers with a leaping forearm smash. Perez blocks The SuperPlex. Bayley with a straight right hand. Bayley gets distracted by Rodriguez. Perez gets Bayley tied up in the tree of woe. Perez repeatedly stomps on the left knee of Bayley. Bayley regains control of the match during the commercial break. Bayley kicks Perez in the gut. Bayley with The Gourdbuster. Bayley with The Flying Elbow Drop for a two count. Perez has Bayley perched on the top turnbuckle. Perez with The Springboard FrankenSteiner. Perez with The Cartwheel Knee Drop for a two count. Perez talks smack to Bayley. Perez tugs on Bayley’s hair. Perez with a Spinning Back Kick. Bayley blocks The Pop Rocks. Bayley escapes The Sunset Flip. Perez dodges a Running Knee Strike.

Perez rolls Bayley over for a two count. Bayley with a forearm smash. Perez reverses out of the irish whip from Bayley. Perez with The Avalanche Side Russian Leg Sweep. Bayley wisely exits the ring. Perez goes for a Suicide Dive, but Bayley counters with a leaping forearm smash. Perez with a Spinning Back Kick. Perez hits The Pop Rocks on the floor. Bayley gets back in the ring at the count of nine. Perez argues with the referee. Rodriguez drops Bayley with The Big Boot behind the referee’s back. Valkyria with forearm shivers. Valkyria drives Rodriguez face first into the steel ring post. Perez lands The Suicide Dive. Perez tees off on Valkyria. Bayley gets into a deep trance. Bayley pulls Perez back into the ring. Bayley is listening to the voices in her head. Bayley connects with The Bayley to Belly. Bayley with a Running Knee Strike. Bayley plants Perez with The Rose Plant to pickup the victory. After the match, Bayley shoves Perez out of the ring. Valkyria hugs Bayley. Bayley shoves Valkyria into the canvas. Bayley asks Valkyria if she thinks she can touch her with that stupid ass outfit. Bayley calls Valkyria an idiot as she walks out of the ring.

Winner: Bayley via Pinfall 

– Cody Rhodes runs into Jimmy Uso in the backstage area. Jimmy gives Cody a big hug. Cody asks Jimmy how he’s doing. Jimmy says that he’s feeling good despite the lost at Wrestlepalooza. Cody wants to know what’s going on with Jey. Jimmy says that Jey’s in his head, he’s not even listening to his own brother, so maybe he would listen to Cody. Cody says that he’ll talk to Jey.

– Coming out of the commercial break, Cody Rhodes walks up to Jey Uso in the locker room. Cody had a conversation with Jimmy; he sounded worried about Jey. Cody asks Jey if he’s good? Jey says that Cody doesn’t need to worry about anything, he’s good. If he weren’t good, Cody has been there. There’s been ups and downs, and when that happens, sometimes people isolate themselves and lash out. Hell, Cody failed on the biggest stage of them all before. The point is, Jey has his family, friends, and fans, and they believe in him. Jey appreciates the kind words, and he’s looking forward to getting back on top of the mountain.

Third Match: Rusev vs. JD McDonagh w/Dominik Mysterio 

Rusev talks smack to Mysterio after the bell rings. Rusev kicks McDonagh in the gut. Rusev punches McDonagh in the back. Rusev uppercuts McDonagh. Rusev with rapid fire haymakers in the corner. The referee argues with Rusev. McDonagh with a throat thrust. McDonagh unloads two knife edge chops. Rusev drives his knee into the midsection of McDonagh. Rusev with a Vertical Suplex. Rusev continues to bark at Mysterio. Rusev with another Vertical Suplex. Rusev drops his weight on McDonagh’s back. Rusev with a snap elbow drop. Rusev uses the middle rope to choke McDonagh. Rusev kicks McDonagh in the back. Rusev toys around with McDonagh. Rusev with a straight right hand. Rusev goes for a Vertical Suplex, but McDonagh lands back on his feet. McDonagh slaps Rusev in the chest. Rusev is pissed. Rusev runs after McDonagh. McDonagh ducks a clothesline from Rusev. Rusev with a Back Body Drop. Rusev dumps McDonagh out of the ring.

Rusev stares at Mysterio. Rusev dumps McDonagh face first on the ringside barricade. Rusev launches McDonagh over the steel ring steps. McDonagh dropkicks the steel ring steps into Rusev’s knees. McDonagh kicks Rusev in the back. Rusev denies The PK. Rusev rips McDonagh off the ring apron. McDonagh drives Rusev face first into the steel ring post. McDonagh slams Rusev’s head on the apron. McDonagh with The Asai MoonSault. Rusev regains control of the match during the commercial break. Rusev has McDonagh perched on the top turnbuckle. Rusev punches McDonagh. McDonagh blocks The SuperPlex. McDonagh dumps Rusev face first on the top turnbuckle pad. McDonagh decks Rusev with a SitOut JawBreaker.

McDonagh side steps Rusev into the turnbuckles. McDonagh sweeps out the legs of Rusev. McDonagh with The Slingshot Tornillo. McDonagh with The Running Knee for a one count. Rusev stops McDonagh in his tracks. McDonagh delivers his combination offense. McDonagh drops Rusev with The Spinning DDT. McDonagh HeadButts Rusev. McDonagh hits The MoonSault for a two count. McDonagh with forearm shivers. Rusev shrugs off three running lariats. Rusev with The Pop Up Uranage Slam. Rusev connects with The Macha Kick. Mysterio was hesitant to get in the ring. Rusev makes McDonagh tap out to The Accolade. After the match, Finn Balor clocks Rusev with The Slop Drop. Balor yells at Mysterio. Balor clotheslines Rusev over the top rope. Balor and Mysterio continue to bicker with each other on the outside.

Winner: Rusev via Submission 

– Iyo Sky walks up to Asuka in the backstage area. Iyo says that Asuka doesn’t have to do this tonight. Asuka says that she needs to teach Rhea Ripley a lesson about respect. Iyo tells Kairi to make Asuka change her mind. Kairi says that Asuka is the reason why they’re here in the WWE, so they need to listen to her.

– Jackie Redmond had a backstage interview with LA Knight. Did LA’s unique referee style play a role to the lingering tension he has brewing with Jey Uso? LA says that Jackie is way too wordy, will she let him talk to her? Here’s the thing, whatever happened at Wrestlepalooza, Jey’s here all hot, and he had to think to himself, should Jey be so worried about being hot at LA Knight or he should he be worrying about his health? To be honest, the only reason why things played out the way they did at Wrestlepalooza was because Knight was looking out for Jey’s health. Knight doesn’t want to hurt Jey Uso, but he’ll have no problem doing so if provoked. Knight has no problem giving Jey more head trauma with a little BFT, with everybody saying, LA Knight. YEAH!

Fourth Match: Jey Uso vs. LA Knight 

Jey is throwing haymakers at Knight before the bell rings. Jey uppercuts Knight. Knight fires back with a series of haymakers. Jey reverses out of the irish whip from Knight. Knight ducks a clothesline from Jey. Jey scores the elbow knockdown. Jey transitions into a ground and pound attack. Jey stomps on Knight’s chest. Jey whips Knight back first into the turnbuckles. Knight side steps Jey into the turnbuckles. Knight with a Leaping NeckBreaker. Knight kicks Jey in the gut. Jey blocks The BFT. Knight sends Jey tumbling to the floor. Jey avoids The Wrecking Ball Dropkick.Jey clotheslines Knight on the floor. Jey has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Jey hooks the outside leg for a two count. Jey ascends to the top turnbuckle. Knight with a straight right hand. Jey blocks The SuperPlex. Jey shoves Knight off the turnbuckles. Knight with The Box Jump SuperPlex. Jey and Knight are trading back and forth shots.

Knight dodges The Rock Punch. Jey denies The BFT. Knight avoids The SuperKick. Knight drops Jey with The Burning Hammer for a two count. Jey dodges The Running Boot. Jey rolls Knight over for a two count. Knight side steps Jey into the turnbuckles. Knight goes for a Leaping NeckBreaker, but Jey holds onto the ropes. Jey lands The Suicide Dive. Jey rolls Knight back into the ring. Jey SuperKicks Knight for a two count. Knight blocks The Spear. Knight kicks Jey in the gut. Knight drops Jey with The DDT. Knight delivers The Megastar Elbow. Knight prepares for The BFT. Knight knocks The Vision off the ring apron. Knight with a Wrecking Ball Dropkick to Breakker. Jey Spears Knight. Jey connects with The Spear to pickup the victory. After the match, Jimmy Uso tells Jey to help Knight, he’s about to get beat up The Vision. Jey heads to the backstage area instead. Jimmy grabs a steel chair and runs into the ring to make the save. Paul Heyman is trying to calm down The Vision.

Winner: Jey Uso via Pinfall 

– We head back to The Vision’s Locker Room as Seth Rollins is staring at the watch Cody Rhodes got him for WrestleMania 40. Becky Lynch starts calling Cody a phony, and he’s trying to curry favor with everybody, including her husband. Becky pokes fun at The Usos. Becky takes exception with Cody calling her lovely earlier tonight. You can call her a lot of things, she’s dangerous, she’s intelligent, she’s the greatest female wrestler of all-time, and it’s not just her saying it, other people say it, Sports Illustrated says it, Bleacher Report says it, ESPN says it. Becky calls the WWE Universe thieves. Becky says that she’s gonna go out and make an example and storms out of the locker room.

– Iyo Sky tells Rhea Ripley that she needs to call off the match with Asuka. Rhea says that she’s sick and tired of Asuka being disrespectful. The match has to happen. Maybe they can beat the respect into each other, just like she did with Iyo Sky. Rhea tells Iyo to be careful around Asuka. Iyo says that Asuka is family. Rhea says that sometimes it’s hard to be by family members that you can’t trust. Rhea knows all about that. Iyo trusts Asuka, but can she trust Rhea? Iyo storms off very angerly.

– Congratulations to Stephanie McMahon who will be inducted in the 2026 WWE Hall Of Fame.

– Raw will be airing at 7pm ET next week. The show will emanate from Raleigh, North Carolina.

– Next week on Raw, Dominik Mysterio will put his WWE Intercontinental Championship on the line against Rusev. Bayley collides with Raquel Rodriguez. Plus, The Usos will battle The Vision in a Tornado Tag Team Match.

– Los Americanos Vignette.

– Adam Pearce tells Maxxine Dupri that he’s gonna find her a worthy competitor in the coming weeks, it’s a very crowded field. AJ Styles and Dragon Lee joins the conversation. El Grande Americano is starting to piss him off, and Pearce knows how petty AJ Styles can get. Dragon Lee calls Los Americanos a disgrace to the tradition of Lucha Libre. Next week on Raw, AJ Styles & Dragon Lee will have a match with Los Americanos. Styles tells Pearce that he shouldn’t sign anymore Americanos going forward.

Fifth Match: Rhea Ripley vs. Asuka w/Kairi Sane

Ripley avoids The Roundhouse Kick. Asuka ducks a clothesline from Ripley. Ripley blocks The Asuka Lock. Asuka repeatedly kicks the left hamstring of Ripley. Ripley catches Asuka in mid-air. Asuka rolls Ripley over for a two count. Ripley ducks a clothesline from Asuka. Ripley with a Release German Suplex. Asuka dodges The Running Boot. Asuka blasts Ripley off the ring apron with a Running Hip Attack. Asuka repeatedly stomps on Ripley’s chest. Ripley reverses out of the irish whip from Asuka. Asuka launches Ripley over the top rope. Asuka with a straight right hand. Ripley avoids hitting the top turnbuckle pad. Asuka drops Ripley with a Dragon Screw Leg Whip in the ropes. Asuka tugs on Ripley’s hair. Asuka toys around with Ripley. Ripley slaps Asuka in the face. Ripley tells Asuka to bring it. Ripley ducks a clothesline from Asuka. Ripley with two short-arm clotheslines. Ripley with The Hook Kick. Ripley follows that with a Face Plant. Ripley with a Sliding Dropkick. Ripley with The Bridging Northern Lights Suplex for a two count.

Ripley goes for The Razor’s Edge, but Asuka lands back on her feet. Asuka dropkicks the left knee of Ripley. Asuka drops Ripley with The Shining Wizard for a two count. Asuka stands on the left hamstring of Ripley. Ripley thrust kicks the midsection of Asuka. Asuka with a forearm smash. Asuka continues to kick the left hamstring of Ripley. Standing Switch Exchange. Asuka goes for The O’Connor Roll, but Ripley holds onto the ropes. Ripley drops Asuka with The Big Boot. Ripley with a Flying Cannonball Senton off the ring apron. Asuka regains control of the match during the commercial break. Asuka applies The Asuka Lock. Ripley with a straight right hand. Ripley punches Asuka in the back. Ripley sends Asuka face first into the top turnbuckle pad. Ripley with a knife edge chop. Ripley puts Asuka on the top turnbuckle. Ripley with a knife edge chop. Ripley with The SuperPlex. Ripley and Asuka are trading back and forth shots. Asuka with the backslide cover for a two count. Ripley avoids The Roundhouse Kick. Asuka dodges The Big Boot. Ripley with a Discus Back Elbow Smash. Ripley SuperKicks Asuka. Ripley delivers The Razor’s Edge. Ripley with The Shining Wizard for a two count.

Asuka blocks The RipTide. Asuka applies The Cross-Arm-Breaker. Ripley escapes the hold. Asuka sends Ripley shoulder first into the steel ring post. Asuka with The Roundhouse Kick for a two count. Asuka with Kawada Kicks. Ripley blocks a boot from Asuka. Ripley with a forearm smash. Asuka delivers her combination offense. Asuka scores another Roundhouse Kick. Ripley wisely exits the ring. Asuka tells Sane to hit Ripley behind the referee’s back. Asuka slms Ripley’s head on the announce table. Asuka yells at Sane. Asuka with a running back elbow smash. Ripley answers with a running forearm smash. Ripley ducks a clothesline from Asuka. Ripley goes for The Roundhouse Kick, but Asuka counters with a Knee Bar. Asuka transitions into The Ankle Lock. Asuka with a Release German Suplex. Ripley dropkicks Asuka in mid-air. Ripley blocks The Spinning Back Fist from Sane. Asuka inadvertently clocks Sane with The Empress Impact. Ripley connects with The Inside Cradle to pickup the victory. After the match, Asuka blinds Ripley with the poison mist. The Kabuki Warriors gangs up on Ripley. Iyo Sky storms into the ring to make the save. Asuka starts crying. Asuka hugs Sky. Asuka drops Sky with The Spinning Back Fist. Asuka tells Sane to hit Sky. Sane transitions into a ground and pound attack. Asuka nails Sky with The Roundhouse Kick. Asuka with a Spin Kick to Ripley. The Kabuki Warriors plants Sky with The Assisted Insane Elbow. The KabukI Warriors stands tall over Ripley and Sky as the show goes off the air.

Winner: Rhea Ripley via Pinfall 

strong>Total Run-Time: 2 Hours, 33 Minutes, 4 Seconds

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