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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:01,450 --> 00:00:03,950 What was once an unheard of scenario. 2 00:00:04,470 --> 00:00:09,350 Few of pro wrestling's biggest powerhouses coming together to give you 3 00:00:09,350 --> 00:00:11,670 like you've never seen before. 4 00:00:12,070 --> 00:00:14,290 Became an inevitable reality. 5 00:00:15,010 --> 00:00:19,030 AEW and New Japan Pro Wrestling present The Forbidden Door. 6 00:00:19,490 --> 00:00:23,110 And now has grown into something more. 7 00:00:23,470 --> 00:00:28,450 Adding in the partnership with CMLL and Stardom, it takes the event to a 8 00:00:28,450 --> 00:00:29,450 completely new level. 9 00:00:31,500 --> 00:00:34,420 A massive event with global implications. 10 00:00:34,720 --> 00:00:40,980 We are featuring absolute legends from New Japan Pro Wrestling, CMLL, Stardom, 11 00:00:40,980 --> 00:00:47,000 all here tonight. The best professional wrestlers in the world in dream matches 12 00:00:47,000 --> 00:00:48,320 you can only imagine. 13 00:00:49,449 --> 00:00:53,810 CMLL is looked at as the gold standard of lucha libre. New Japan Pro Wrestling 14 00:00:53,810 --> 00:00:57,150 is seen as the gold standard of Japanese professional wrestling. For a major 15 00:00:57,150 --> 00:01:02,270 American wrestling promotion like AEW to have a global partner in New Japan Pro 16 00:01:02,270 --> 00:01:07,450 Wrestling, in CMLL, that is something that has really not been done on the 17 00:01:07,450 --> 00:01:11,730 of what AEW is doing and what Forbidden Door has become. 18 00:01:13,930 --> 00:01:14,930 Hope is back! 19 00:01:15,710 --> 00:01:18,090 Hope, find yourself. 20 00:01:22,410 --> 00:01:23,930 You get your friends. 21 00:01:24,730 --> 00:01:26,430 I'll get my friends. 22 00:01:27,390 --> 00:01:28,390 Right now. 23 00:01:28,910 --> 00:01:32,370 From every corner of the world. 24 00:01:33,030 --> 00:01:34,690 To the O2 arena. 25 00:01:35,950 --> 00:01:37,470 Welcome to London, Bob. 26 00:01:37,690 --> 00:01:42,050 As long as you want to keep saving a new championship around my face, I'm going 27 00:01:42,050 --> 00:01:43,050 to want that. 28 00:01:43,410 --> 00:01:44,550 Nigel McGuinness. 29 00:01:45,070 --> 00:01:46,250 That's David Jr. 30 00:01:46,490 --> 00:01:49,010 For the IWGP heavyweight title. 31 00:01:49,350 --> 00:01:50,350 In London. 32 00:01:50,440 --> 00:01:54,800 At the O2 arena, no door is forbidden to me, Tony. 33 00:01:55,000 --> 00:01:59,540 The main character and the main antagonist. 34 00:02:01,580 --> 00:02:07,600 The professional wrestling world together like never before in history. 35 00:02:08,740 --> 00:02:14,320 Global stars on a global stage. 36 00:02:16,860 --> 00:02:17,860 This. 37 00:02:18,620 --> 00:02:20,140 It's Forbidden Door. 38 00:02:27,620 --> 00:02:34,560 And now, live from London's O2 Arena, AEW and New Japan Pro 39 00:02:34,560 --> 00:02:37,280 Wrestling presented Forbidden Door. 40 00:02:39,580 --> 00:02:40,980 It's Sunday! 41 00:02:41,260 --> 00:02:42,820 You know what that means! 42 00:02:43,160 --> 00:02:47,080 All Elite Wrestling and New Japan Pro Wrestling present for... 43 00:02:47,980 --> 00:02:51,340 from a sold -out all -two arena in London, England. 44 00:02:51,580 --> 00:02:57,240 I'm Excalibur, joined by Tony Schiavone, the American Dragon, Brian Danielson, 45 00:02:57,260 --> 00:03:01,440 and we are off to a rocket start here tonight. 46 00:03:32,080 --> 00:03:38,220 First of all, Ontario, Canada, weighing 241 pounds, the rated R 47 00:03:38,220 --> 00:03:39,820 superstar. 48 00:05:56,450 --> 00:05:59,650 From the moment Adam Copeland 49 00:06:00,760 --> 00:06:07,260 put in all elite wrestling tony he had one mission one goal and that was to 50 00:06:07,260 --> 00:06:12,060 with christian cage once again before the end of their respective careers 51 00:06:12,060 --> 00:06:17,060 christian in so many words said no but now 52 00:06:17,060 --> 00:06:24,020 they find themselves teaming together for the first time in more than a 53 00:06:24,020 --> 00:06:26,960 decade and christian just did a u -turn right there but 54 00:06:27,690 --> 00:06:32,570 Seeing them together for more than 14 years being apart, this is quite a 55 00:06:32,570 --> 00:06:34,810 for all of us. Wouldn't you say, Brian Daniels? 56 00:06:35,830 --> 00:06:42,290 Yeah, I mean, this is so much fun to see. What an atmosphere here at the O2. 57 00:06:42,790 --> 00:06:43,790 Amazing. 58 00:07:01,450 --> 00:07:06,850 And their opponents, being accompanied by Mother Wayne, the team of Kip Fabian 59 00:07:06,850 --> 00:07:10,410 and Kill Switch. 60 00:07:11,670 --> 00:07:16,510 Brian, it was the surprise return of Kill Switch this past Wednesday night. 61 00:07:16,590 --> 00:07:22,030 Dynamite and Glasgow Scotland. We learned that Nick Wayne, out injured, 62 00:07:22,030 --> 00:07:23,910 not compete in this match. 63 00:07:24,190 --> 00:07:29,290 But Kip Fabian had a backup plan. Boy, did he ever. Yeah, and I mean, Kill 64 00:07:29,290 --> 00:07:30,350 Switch, you have to think. 65 00:07:30,620 --> 00:07:33,700 of everything that Kiltwitch has been through with Christian. 66 00:07:33,920 --> 00:07:40,180 I mean, he put him down at every single turn, including Kiltwitch winning the 67 00:07:40,180 --> 00:07:43,160 TNT championship, and Christian just taking it from him. 68 00:07:44,220 --> 00:07:47,940 Yeah, very conflicted with Kiltwitch on Wednesday night. 69 00:07:48,960 --> 00:07:55,640 That may have been feigned conflict for Kiltwitch, I think. He was, because of 70 00:07:55,640 --> 00:07:59,640 the abuse, he suffered at the hands of Christian Cage time and time again. 71 00:08:00,600 --> 00:08:01,680 He saw his opportunity. 72 00:08:02,060 --> 00:08:05,260 Well, he would almost have to, one would think, but he looks in phenomenal 73 00:08:05,260 --> 00:08:09,520 shape, does kilt switch, and he's going to be a force in this match. 74 00:08:09,900 --> 00:08:14,420 Let's see how Cope and Cage work together. 75 00:08:14,800 --> 00:08:18,360 I mean, it should be easy, right, you would think, but it's been a long time. 76 00:08:18,520 --> 00:08:22,720 Well, I don't know. I don't know. If I'm Adam Copeland, I don't know if I trust 77 00:08:22,720 --> 00:08:23,900 Christian in this match. 78 00:08:24,400 --> 00:08:28,180 I mean, I would let, see, Adam is starting the match. I would have let 79 00:08:28,180 --> 00:08:32,270 Christian. Start the match. And I'd almost force him to kind of prove 80 00:08:32,270 --> 00:08:34,350 just to show that he's truck -worthy. 81 00:08:35,169 --> 00:08:38,850 Because there's not a man in this match that Christian hasn't burned at some 82 00:08:38,850 --> 00:08:39,850 point. 83 00:08:42,250 --> 00:08:46,170 The first match of Forbidden Door underway. 84 00:08:47,090 --> 00:08:53,370 Adam Copeland, Kip Sabian starting things off. And Sabian introduced to the 85 00:08:53,370 --> 00:08:54,370 logo. 86 00:08:55,190 --> 00:08:56,370 Embellished on the center of the ring. 87 00:09:00,479 --> 00:09:05,100 Sabian now throwing right hands, backing the Rated -R superstar into the corner. 88 00:09:08,080 --> 00:09:14,180 18 ,000 -plus joining us here at the O2 Arena, the largest pro wrestling crowd 89 00:09:14,180 --> 00:09:16,460 this arena has ever seen is Copeland. 90 00:09:18,400 --> 00:09:22,760 Copeland hanging tight with Sabian. He's faked, and Sabian paid the price. 91 00:09:26,150 --> 00:09:32,730 There's just some things you can't count for if you don't have the experience of 92 00:09:32,730 --> 00:09:33,730 Adam Copeland. 93 00:09:33,770 --> 00:09:38,170 Yeah, not many people do. Kip Sabian, though, certainly had his success at 94 00:09:38,330 --> 00:09:43,010 And we think about him winning the very first singles match ever at AEW. And so 95 00:09:43,010 --> 00:09:43,949 there's the teamwork. 96 00:09:43,950 --> 00:09:48,310 And now Christian Cage. He can go for a pin. Now throwing right hands down on 97 00:09:48,310 --> 00:09:49,630 the head of his former protege. 98 00:09:49,870 --> 00:09:53,170 Or his former son, shall we say, Kip Sabian. 99 00:09:56,330 --> 00:09:59,970 Now look at this crowd like you were talking about Excalibur and Kip Sabian, 100 00:09:59,970 --> 00:10:02,970 local product from Norfolk. It's about 120 miles from here. 101 00:10:03,330 --> 00:10:08,370 Now just up the coast, along the east coast of England. But right now, 102 00:10:08,430 --> 00:10:11,230 Killswitch tagging in. 103 00:10:11,910 --> 00:10:17,770 Killswitch, he's had a lot of time to think, to plot his revenge on 104 00:10:17,770 --> 00:10:19,610 Christian Cage. 105 00:10:27,000 --> 00:10:30,560 Oochasaurus ringing out through the O2. That feels almost like a lifetime ago, 106 00:10:30,620 --> 00:10:32,740 Tony. It was a lifetime. Oh, wow. 107 00:10:32,980 --> 00:10:35,840 It was a lifetime. Look at the face of Cope on this. 108 00:10:37,180 --> 00:10:40,540 See, this is what I'm talking about with Christian. If I'm Adam Copeland, I 109 00:10:40,540 --> 00:10:41,880 don't know if I can even trust him yet. 110 00:10:42,200 --> 00:10:47,840 Clearly, Christian is afraid of Killswitch after everything he's done to 111 00:10:49,640 --> 00:10:55,020 Yeah, is this the same Christian Cage that Adam Copeland found? 112 00:10:56,330 --> 00:11:00,030 record -setting success with as a tag team? 113 00:11:00,310 --> 00:11:04,770 I don't know. I mean, does that still dwell with inside Christian Cage? I 114 00:11:04,770 --> 00:11:05,810 we're about to find out. 115 00:11:08,830 --> 00:11:10,330 Oh, my goodness. 116 00:11:10,590 --> 00:11:15,730 Thrust kick. Oh, got rocked by that one. Not only a thrust kick, a thrust kick 117 00:11:15,730 --> 00:11:20,230 with great timing. He timed that perfectly off the rope. And perfect 118 00:11:20,230 --> 00:11:21,770 right under the jaw. 119 00:11:22,300 --> 00:11:25,180 You know, that's one of the places where it's easiest to get knocked out. 120 00:11:25,660 --> 00:11:26,660 Take a listen. 121 00:11:26,960 --> 00:11:30,760 I think that was the teeth of Adam Copeland flapping together. That was the 122 00:11:30,760 --> 00:11:32,400 sound you heard. Oh, my goodness. 123 00:11:32,620 --> 00:11:36,360 Slow motion is even worse. That says it all, Brian, doesn't it? 124 00:11:38,360 --> 00:11:44,560 And Adam Copeland, like Christian Cage, both men at one point thought their 125 00:11:44,560 --> 00:11:45,820 careers were over with. 126 00:11:47,080 --> 00:11:50,600 Though they've found this second act, and they've found success in this second 127 00:11:50,600 --> 00:11:56,900 act. Both men, former TNT champions, as Killswitch bending the barricade. 128 00:11:58,040 --> 00:12:03,600 Isn't it amazing we have not seen Killswitch since All In, which was last 129 00:12:03,600 --> 00:12:07,140 here in London at Wembley? Oh, now Shane and Wayne. 130 00:12:07,620 --> 00:12:08,900 Not ever again. 131 00:12:09,300 --> 00:12:10,300 Not ever again. 132 00:12:12,120 --> 00:12:13,120 Oh, wait. 133 00:12:14,760 --> 00:12:15,760 Oh, by God. 134 00:12:17,070 --> 00:12:20,770 Kip Sabian over, Killswitch caught him and then just powerbombed his own 135 00:12:20,770 --> 00:12:21,770 into Cope. 136 00:12:22,510 --> 00:12:28,050 Of course, the injury to Nick Wayne. Oh, wait a second. Tough slam on the apron 137 00:12:28,050 --> 00:12:29,050 by Killswitch. 138 00:12:29,870 --> 00:12:35,710 The injury to Nick Wayne was caused by when Christian Cage hit the ring. 139 00:12:35,930 --> 00:12:40,610 It was Nick Wayne, Kip Sabian attacking Cope. Christian Cage intervened. He had 140 00:12:40,610 --> 00:12:44,230 Spike in his hand, that terrifying Spike bat. 141 00:12:45,280 --> 00:12:50,520 Wing at Nick Wayne. Wayne thought he avoided it. His foot clipped the spikes 142 00:12:50,520 --> 00:12:54,220 the bottom of the back. It was a puncture, a fracture of the foot. Nick 143 00:12:54,220 --> 00:12:57,180 out of action, but kill switch into this match. 144 00:12:57,620 --> 00:13:03,480 Brian, take nothing away from Nick Wayne, but the ferocity of kill switch, 145 00:13:03,480 --> 00:13:04,480 something of an upgrade. 146 00:13:04,960 --> 00:13:09,000 I don't know if that was a smart idea by Kip Sabian. 147 00:13:10,090 --> 00:13:14,490 And I agree with that. Kip's fired up, though. I mean, look at this, looking at 148 00:13:14,490 --> 00:13:16,030 his former father. 149 00:13:16,310 --> 00:13:19,450 But he's home, so to speak, so he wants to make the best joint he can. 150 00:13:19,710 --> 00:13:24,230 Yeah, but the way he tagged in Killswitch, it was almost like he 151 00:13:24,230 --> 00:13:27,150 with the same disrespect that Christian used to treat him with. Great point. 152 00:13:28,890 --> 00:13:35,630 Now elbow strikes, rocking the jaw of Adam Copeland. Copeland driven headfirst 153 00:13:35,630 --> 00:13:37,050 into that top turnbuckle pad. 154 00:13:39,020 --> 00:13:42,420 Savion the hammer throw and typically follows this up to cannonball in the 155 00:13:42,420 --> 00:13:49,400 corner Cope had it scouted Cope you can see still moving maybe a step 156 00:13:49,400 --> 00:13:54,560 slow from that thrust kick earlier Yeah, when you get rocked like that, I mean 157 00:13:54,560 --> 00:13:59,720 it's hard to recover from that Also slammed on the apron, it's not going to 158 00:13:59,720 --> 00:14:02,960 anything, especially when you have spinal problems like he said throughout 159 00:14:02,960 --> 00:14:03,960 career 160 00:14:06,060 --> 00:14:09,560 Cope able to kick out, immediately reaching for the tag to Christian Cage, 161 00:14:09,560 --> 00:14:14,680 Kip Sabian doing everything he can to prevent that. 162 00:14:16,960 --> 00:14:20,920 And look at the tag Kip Sabian just did to Killswitch again. 163 00:14:21,200 --> 00:14:25,540 Yeah, very aggressive tag, and I guess the bullying continues for Killswitch. 164 00:14:26,080 --> 00:14:30,300 I think what we're seeing is Kip wants to take charge of this crew now, now 165 00:14:30,300 --> 00:14:32,840 Christian Cage is no longer the Patriot. 166 00:14:36,670 --> 00:14:37,670 Kill switch. 167 00:14:37,990 --> 00:14:41,970 The assisted cannonball. Kip didn't seem ready for it. That's a great move, 168 00:14:42,090 --> 00:14:43,990 right? Don't talk about it. Go ahead and make it. 169 00:14:44,330 --> 00:14:47,350 And now kill switch. The cover. The leg is hooked. 170 00:14:48,490 --> 00:14:49,750 Cope able to kick out. 171 00:14:52,110 --> 00:14:54,410 He's running the mother there at the bottom of your screen. 172 00:14:55,710 --> 00:14:56,730 It's Kip Sabian. 173 00:14:57,410 --> 00:14:58,309 I know. 174 00:14:58,310 --> 00:14:59,289 I know. 175 00:14:59,290 --> 00:15:00,470 Mother Wayne hurt her. 176 00:15:00,910 --> 00:15:02,070 What a mother she is. 177 00:15:02,840 --> 00:15:07,220 Big boys at home with a broken foot, and here she is in London at Forbidden 178 00:15:07,220 --> 00:15:11,800 Door. Exactly. I agree with that. Okay, guys, look at this. Look at Christian on 179 00:15:11,800 --> 00:15:12,479 the apron. 180 00:15:12,480 --> 00:15:15,320 He's got his hands just resting on the ropes. 181 00:15:15,740 --> 00:15:18,620 You know, his partner's in trouble. He's not reaching out for a tag. 182 00:15:18,820 --> 00:15:21,500 That's a great point, Brian. I think because he doesn't want to get into the 183 00:15:21,500 --> 00:15:23,460 ring with a pissed -off kill switch. 184 00:15:25,140 --> 00:15:29,780 I don't know what you guys think. I mean, Kill Switch has always been a 185 00:15:29,820 --> 00:15:34,440 strong man, but when he came back on Wednesday, He looks in phenomenal shape. 186 00:15:35,620 --> 00:15:37,080 He certainly does, Brian. 187 00:15:38,340 --> 00:15:43,760 As Christian Cage and Copeland found out firsthand the strength that Killswitch 188 00:15:43,760 --> 00:15:46,960 possesses. It was a pair of choke slams, one for each man. 189 00:15:48,100 --> 00:15:52,160 Killswitch made it known that he was ready to return. 190 00:15:52,440 --> 00:15:55,920 And right before Killswitch ran into that corner, he looked towards Christian 191 00:15:55,920 --> 00:15:56,920 Cage. 192 00:15:56,960 --> 00:15:58,360 I don't know what that meant. 193 00:15:58,780 --> 00:16:00,620 Oh, he comes so close. 194 00:16:01,310 --> 00:16:02,610 We'll reach further. Come on, man. 195 00:16:03,850 --> 00:16:08,110 I shouldn't try to do any coaching, I know. But it seemed like, I don't know, 196 00:16:08,110 --> 00:16:11,410 looked like he was short -arming him. I mean, it did look like he was short 197 00:16:11,410 --> 00:16:15,390 -arming him, and he wasn't using the full reach of the tag rope. Right, 198 00:16:16,050 --> 00:16:17,050 Now, kill switch. 199 00:16:17,490 --> 00:16:22,910 Side slam. Looks like Kip Sabian may have been left open by something over 200 00:16:22,910 --> 00:16:23,910 left eye. 201 00:16:24,010 --> 00:16:25,010 Oh! 202 00:16:25,930 --> 00:16:27,950 You wanted a tag. You got it, Kip. 203 00:16:28,610 --> 00:16:30,250 Yeah, don't bully that big man. 204 00:16:30,760 --> 00:16:32,720 Oh, my goodness. Look at this. Oh, my goodness. 205 00:16:34,320 --> 00:16:35,560 I'm not sure what it was. 206 00:16:35,820 --> 00:16:38,660 It opened up his eye, it looks like. Yeah, that caught Sabian, but... What 207 00:16:38,660 --> 00:16:39,660 you doing? 208 00:16:39,680 --> 00:16:44,500 They got his tag, and while Kip and Killswitch are arguing, Adam Copeland is 209 00:16:44,500 --> 00:16:48,180 coming closer and closer to tagging in Christian Cajun. Oh, Mother Wayne 210 00:16:48,180 --> 00:16:51,740 grabbing the boot of Christian Cajun. No! 211 00:16:59,310 --> 00:17:03,130 Kip Sabian well aware of the neck issues, not just Adam Copeland has had 212 00:17:03,130 --> 00:17:06,430 throughout his career, but the neck issues that his former father figure, 213 00:17:06,510 --> 00:17:09,130 Christian Cage, has endured as well. 214 00:17:14,230 --> 00:17:15,230 Well, 215 00:17:16,589 --> 00:17:21,730 they stand here and run a very uncomplimentary song for Kip Sabian. 216 00:17:25,990 --> 00:17:27,030 What's going on here? 217 00:17:27,310 --> 00:17:28,310 Kill switch now. 218 00:17:30,169 --> 00:17:31,710 What? Kip on his shoulder. 219 00:17:34,050 --> 00:17:35,050 He'll quit. 220 00:17:36,770 --> 00:17:39,030 I'm not sure if that was intentional or not, Tony. 221 00:17:39,250 --> 00:17:40,750 Well, he's rolling out of the ring right now. 222 00:17:43,390 --> 00:17:47,210 But Christian Cage trying to make his way back up to the corners. We take 223 00:17:47,210 --> 00:17:48,210 another look. 224 00:17:48,830 --> 00:17:53,990 Cope the spear for Kip Sabian as he was seated on the shoulders of his tag team 225 00:17:53,990 --> 00:17:57,770 partner. Ryan, I call that intentional, don't you? I mean, he was just standing 226 00:17:57,770 --> 00:18:00,630 there waiting for Cope to come off the top. 227 00:18:00,970 --> 00:18:02,650 Yeah, I mean, I would think so. 228 00:18:03,030 --> 00:18:06,770 I'll be interested to see if Christian's more willing to tag in with Kip Sabian 229 00:18:06,770 --> 00:18:07,770 in the ring. 230 00:18:08,950 --> 00:18:13,810 A bloodied Kip Sabian trying to prevent Cope from making the tag. Kip sent back. 231 00:18:14,570 --> 00:18:16,510 Oh, Kip, this is what he wanted. 232 00:18:17,310 --> 00:18:19,810 And it sounds like it's what the fans wanted as well. 233 00:18:22,450 --> 00:18:23,450 Cheap shot. 234 00:18:23,640 --> 00:18:25,700 I'm saving on the outside from Christian Cage. 235 00:18:29,160 --> 00:18:33,220 Watch right into the hand of Killswitch with Christian. 236 00:18:34,280 --> 00:18:35,720 He is laying those in. 237 00:18:36,760 --> 00:18:38,220 Discipline from the father, I guess. 238 00:18:40,920 --> 00:18:44,520 Killswitch just lowered the head and cracked Christian Cage in the butt. 239 00:18:46,860 --> 00:18:50,340 Yeah, if I'm Killswitch, I probably have a lot of pent -up aggression that I 240 00:18:50,340 --> 00:18:52,480 want to let out on Christian Cage. 241 00:18:55,850 --> 00:19:00,250 May have been thinking that long dart into the corner, but... Christian Cage 242 00:19:00,250 --> 00:19:01,249 the sidestep. 243 00:19:01,250 --> 00:19:05,290 And the added momentum sending Killswitch shoulder -first into the 244 00:19:05,290 --> 00:19:06,290 post. 245 00:19:12,430 --> 00:19:14,990 Okay, Sabian trying to sneak in. 246 00:19:27,500 --> 00:19:30,560 Sending tips, Sabian crashing to the floor. Christian Cage with the 247 00:19:34,200 --> 00:19:40,100 And Bryan for seeing Christian Cage, Adam Copeland, compete as a tag team for 248 00:19:40,100 --> 00:19:42,340 the first time in more than a decade. How would you say things are going for 249 00:19:42,340 --> 00:19:45,120 them right now? I mean, I think things are going well. 250 00:19:48,740 --> 00:19:51,420 You definitely say that Christian Cage is fired up. 251 00:19:52,220 --> 00:19:54,000 Yeah, taking a huge risk there. 252 00:19:54,220 --> 00:19:56,340 I'm not kidding. That's something else to take that risk. 253 00:19:56,720 --> 00:19:59,980 Jumping over top of the ring post for crying out loud. 254 00:20:02,260 --> 00:20:06,360 Yeah, I would say things are going well for Adam Copeland and Christian Cage. 255 00:20:06,620 --> 00:20:10,820 But also, there seems to be a lot of dissension with Killswitch and Kip 256 00:20:32,040 --> 00:20:33,040 This is Christian Cage. 257 00:20:34,420 --> 00:20:35,580 Diving headbutt. 258 00:20:37,120 --> 00:20:40,580 Now, cover, lateral press, kill switch out. 259 00:20:41,500 --> 00:20:42,520 Barely a one count. 260 00:20:42,800 --> 00:20:47,020 It's going to take a lot more than that to keep kill switch down. You're right 261 00:20:47,020 --> 00:20:48,580 about it being deafening here. 262 00:20:49,040 --> 00:20:51,740 These crowds in the U .K. are just absolutely wonderful. 263 00:20:52,060 --> 00:20:56,680 Oh, my God, he's got both of them. 264 00:20:58,520 --> 00:21:01,340 Kip Sabian tagging himself in. 265 00:21:03,310 --> 00:21:04,690 Did the referee see it? 266 00:21:06,710 --> 00:21:09,950 Double impaler by Koch and Christian. 267 00:21:14,070 --> 00:21:19,530 Oh, he did see the tag. He did see the tag. And now Kip Sabian on the roll. Oh, 268 00:21:21,090 --> 00:21:24,490 so close. That was a great move by Kip Sabian. 269 00:21:28,150 --> 00:21:32,090 The reverse DDT. 270 00:21:33,000 --> 00:21:38,300 Christian Cage now primed to deliver the spear. 271 00:21:40,780 --> 00:21:43,580 He ran the wrong way. 272 00:21:44,600 --> 00:21:46,380 Saw a kill switch up on the apron. 273 00:21:47,220 --> 00:21:47,740 No 274 00:21:47,740 --> 00:21:56,280 matter 275 00:21:56,280 --> 00:21:58,400 how strong you are, you can't prepare for that. 276 00:21:59,050 --> 00:22:02,530 And Christian Cage just saw his life flash before his eyes when he was in the 277 00:22:02,530 --> 00:22:06,910 grip of Killswitch. But now the spear to Sabian counters it, though. 278 00:22:09,070 --> 00:22:12,170 Sabian with Boyce to deliver a Killswitch of his own. 279 00:22:12,530 --> 00:22:14,210 Christian reverses. 280 00:22:31,210 --> 00:22:32,210 Teamwork, wasn't it? 281 00:22:33,010 --> 00:22:34,330 For Colton Cage. 282 00:22:37,850 --> 00:22:42,830 Adam Copeland, Christian Cage for the first time in more than a decade. 283 00:22:44,370 --> 00:22:50,870 Victorious as a tag team to kick off Forbidden Door tonight 284 00:22:50,870 --> 00:22:51,870 in London. 285 00:22:56,010 --> 00:22:58,330 And Brian, I think the dissension. 286 00:22:58,860 --> 00:23:03,320 Between Kip Fabian and Killswitch played a large part in this victory. 287 00:23:03,660 --> 00:23:06,020 Christian and Cope, they weren't always on the same page either. 288 00:23:12,380 --> 00:23:18,320 Yeah, but trust is something that's easily broken and hard to put back 289 00:23:18,320 --> 00:23:19,520 once it breaks. 290 00:23:47,120 --> 00:23:50,380 Many thought we would never see Tony. A little bit too much for Christian. 291 00:23:50,500 --> 00:23:51,500 Didn't want to hug. 292 00:23:51,660 --> 00:23:55,680 But, yes, it is a great sight, Nick Scalabert, Brian Danielson. 293 00:24:20,430 --> 00:24:25,710 Coming up next, Kyle Fletcher representing the Don Callis family puts 294 00:24:25,710 --> 00:24:31,010 championship on the line against the Taiba Hiromu Takahaki of New Japan Pro 295 00:24:31,010 --> 00:24:32,010 Wrestling. 296 00:24:35,070 --> 00:24:41,210 Kyle Fletcher, when you've got the gold, you control destiny. 297 00:24:56,520 --> 00:25:03,380 New Japan, I want you to send your pound for pound back to face 298 00:25:03,380 --> 00:25:05,700 me for the TNT Championship. 299 00:25:06,260 --> 00:25:11,700 Oromo Takahashi answering the challenge. One of the most decorated athletes of 300 00:25:11,700 --> 00:25:14,580 his generation making a statement here. 301 00:25:15,200 --> 00:25:18,100 He is a risk taker. He is the wild card. 302 00:25:18,420 --> 00:25:22,120 This TNT Championship reign is only just getting started. 303 00:25:23,150 --> 00:25:28,710 And it will not be over for a very long time to come. So Horomu, you are just 304 00:25:28,710 --> 00:25:34,410 another name to be added to the list of legends that I have mopped the floor 305 00:25:34,410 --> 00:25:35,410 with. 306 00:25:54,459 --> 00:26:00,980 Introducing the challenger from Tokyo, Japan, 2194 pounds, time 307 00:26:00,980 --> 00:26:02,680 bomb, Harold 308 00:26:02,680 --> 00:26:08,080 Takahashi! 309 00:26:24,480 --> 00:26:29,140 Not the only member of the New Japan Pro Wrestling Broadcast team to join us. 310 00:26:29,420 --> 00:26:34,800 Also immediately to the right of our English announced desk, we have Haruo 311 00:26:34,800 --> 00:26:40,100 Murata, Miki Matoi in the middle, and El Desperado on the right -hand side. 312 00:26:45,340 --> 00:26:51,500 And we want to thank the fans for joining us. 313 00:26:51,880 --> 00:26:57,980 in Japan for Forbidden Dwarf as a first member of the New Japan Pro Wrestling 314 00:26:57,980 --> 00:27:03,980 contingent. A challenge for an AEW title here tonight on the main card. 315 00:27:19,100 --> 00:27:26,060 From Sydney, Australia, weighing 249 pounds, he is the N3 champion, 316 00:27:26,320 --> 00:27:33,160 the brutal star, Kyle Fletcher! 317 00:27:36,720 --> 00:27:37,720 Kyle! 318 00:27:47,560 --> 00:27:52,760 Kyle Fletcher, the TNT champion, won that title 319 00:27:52,760 --> 00:27:59,320 via the brutal, brutal Texas death match 320 00:27:59,320 --> 00:28:01,560 with the natural Dustin Rhodes. 321 00:28:03,920 --> 00:28:05,660 I'm not sure how you pulled this off, Walker. 322 00:28:06,720 --> 00:28:09,100 But we are joined here at the English in that set. 323 00:28:10,320 --> 00:28:13,100 Fly like a fox, very stealthily by Walker Stewart. 324 00:28:13,360 --> 00:28:15,920 I didn't even know this. Well, hello, hello. 325 00:28:16,280 --> 00:28:19,160 It is the honor of my career to represent both New Japan Pro Wrestling 326 00:28:19,160 --> 00:28:22,960 up here at the Forbidden Door. We're live tonight, TNT Final Acts. I'm 327 00:28:23,120 --> 00:28:24,120 Excalibur. 328 00:28:26,000 --> 00:28:29,860 Walker joining us here alongside myself, Excalibur, the American Dragon, Brian 329 00:28:29,860 --> 00:28:35,200 Danielson, and the odious Don Callis, who seems poised to take his position to 330 00:28:35,200 --> 00:28:36,200 our left. 331 00:28:36,880 --> 00:28:42,500 We await the commencement of this TNT Championship match. 332 00:28:44,620 --> 00:28:50,560 Like Lance Archer passing from medicine glass and glances at Walker and myself, 333 00:28:50,700 --> 00:28:51,700 Brian. 334 00:28:56,540 --> 00:28:59,620 He avoided the ire of Lance Archer. 335 00:29:01,220 --> 00:29:03,200 Yeah, I'm fortunate for that. 336 00:29:03,740 --> 00:29:07,460 Don, I'm surprised you didn't bring the oil painting of you and Kyle. I wanted 337 00:29:07,460 --> 00:29:11,520 to see it in person. I'm working on one with you, but it's your headstone. 338 00:29:11,940 --> 00:29:14,600 Oh. Well, that's not very kind. That's nasty. 339 00:29:15,260 --> 00:29:17,960 Working with Don Callis in a nutshell, Brian. Welcome to the show. 340 00:29:20,580 --> 00:29:24,220 It's actually a great pleasure to be out here with Brian Danielson, one of my 341 00:29:24,220 --> 00:29:27,040 favorites. You would have been a great member of the Don Callis family. 342 00:29:27,720 --> 00:29:28,720 Yeah. Do you know what? 343 00:29:29,420 --> 00:29:34,740 As much as I disapprove of some of your methods, I will have to say since Kyle 344 00:29:34,740 --> 00:29:38,940 Fletcher has joined the Don Callis family, he has been something else. I 345 00:29:38,980 --> 00:29:39,980 in my opinion. 346 00:29:40,080 --> 00:29:45,580 He's the fastest rising star in AEW and without a doubt a future AEW World 347 00:29:45,580 --> 00:29:46,580 Heavyweight Champion. 348 00:29:47,280 --> 00:29:48,600 Shouldn't have said it better myself. 349 00:29:49,160 --> 00:29:53,020 Walker, you are very well acquainted with Hiromu Takahashi, the self -styled 350 00:29:53,020 --> 00:29:54,020 time bomb. 351 00:29:55,340 --> 00:29:59,880 Unpredictable, I think is the word that best encompasses him. Well, if there is 352 00:29:59,880 --> 00:30:03,400 any word whatsoever to describe Hiromu Takahashi, it's going to be that one. 353 00:30:03,400 --> 00:30:06,200 know, there's a little bit of Forbidden Door history between these two and 354 00:30:06,200 --> 00:30:09,060 Hiromu and Kyle Fletcher. That's Forbidden Door 2023. 355 00:30:10,080 --> 00:30:14,420 United Empire taking on Los Ingobernables de JapĂ³n in multi -man tag 356 00:30:14,420 --> 00:30:18,960 action. Now two years down the line, Hiromu Takahashi is not in LIJ. There is 357 00:30:18,960 --> 00:30:23,060 LIJ. Well, Kyle Fletcher has reinvented himself under you, Don Callis. 358 00:30:24,320 --> 00:30:25,520 If I had a son, 359 00:30:26,240 --> 00:30:29,860 and I never wanted a son because family disappoints you, but I'd want him to be 360 00:30:29,860 --> 00:30:30,860 just like me. 361 00:30:32,860 --> 00:30:35,600 Takahashi. That's true, too. Finding himself in the grips of Kyle Fletcher. 362 00:30:37,000 --> 00:30:41,840 Now Hork and Rana attempted by Hiromu, but Fletcher showing off that size, that 363 00:30:41,840 --> 00:30:43,240 power that he has put on recently. 364 00:30:43,500 --> 00:30:45,360 Oh, now he's stomping on a boot. 365 00:30:46,640 --> 00:30:51,580 And that's the unpredictability of Hiromu Takahashi. 366 00:30:52,840 --> 00:30:57,980 Hiromu is a dynamic athlete. I called many of his matches in New Japan, and he 367 00:30:57,980 --> 00:31:00,440 is a shockingly agile individual. 368 00:31:01,280 --> 00:31:03,800 Oh, Fletcher, the high boot. 369 00:31:04,350 --> 00:31:08,290 delivered by the TNT champion, the Australian Kyle Fletcher. And fans, as 370 00:31:08,290 --> 00:31:12,070 announced by the Daily Telegraph in Sydney and the Courier Mail in Brisbane, 371 00:31:12,070 --> 00:31:14,670 returning down under in 2026 for the first time ever. 372 00:31:15,470 --> 00:31:20,430 AEW heads to the Kudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia for AEW Grand Slam 373 00:31:20,430 --> 00:31:23,650 Australia on Saturday, February 14th. And we'll return to the Brisbane 374 00:31:23,650 --> 00:31:28,330 Entertainment Center for AEW House Rules Brisbane on Sunday, February 15th. You 375 00:31:28,330 --> 00:31:31,250 can scan the QR code on your screen to sign up for... 376 00:31:31,530 --> 00:31:33,930 Early access tickets right now. 377 00:31:35,050 --> 00:31:39,210 Looking forward to returning to Australia. And you know that Kyle 378 00:31:39,210 --> 00:31:43,930 like nothing more than to carry that TNT championship. I mean, not just through 379 00:31:43,930 --> 00:31:47,870 the rest of the year, but into February. Well on, well beyond as we return to 380 00:31:47,870 --> 00:31:48,870 Australia. 381 00:31:50,070 --> 00:31:55,050 Yeah, I'm really impressed by Kyle Fletcher. He's put on a lot of size and 382 00:31:55,050 --> 00:31:58,410 strength, but doesn't seem to have lost any of his quickness or speed. 383 00:31:59,080 --> 00:32:02,780 I mean, he must have changed his training regimen, you know, relatively 384 00:32:02,780 --> 00:32:07,360 since joining the Don Callis family. We have a team of specialists that work 385 00:32:07,360 --> 00:32:10,000 with Kyle at all times, and I supervise all of it. 386 00:32:11,240 --> 00:32:14,560 I would say this, he's still fast, but he's not as fast as Hiromu. 387 00:32:15,440 --> 00:32:19,240 Back elbow shutting down. Hiromu Takahashi is Kyle Fletcher. 388 00:32:20,220 --> 00:32:25,340 Walker, wait a second, cover here. Lateral press, and Hiromu able to kick 389 00:32:25,380 --> 00:32:27,220 Two count only from referee Paul Turner -Walker. 390 00:32:27,770 --> 00:32:32,090 Kyle Fletcher asked for the pound -for -pound best New Japan Pro Wrestling has 391 00:32:32,090 --> 00:32:36,530 to offer. Hiromu typically competes in the junior heavyweight division, though 392 00:32:36,530 --> 00:32:41,070 he has made tremendous accountings of himself with New Japan's heavyweights. 393 00:32:41,150 --> 00:32:43,610 Yeah, you're absolutely right about that. Recent challenges for the Never 394 00:32:43,610 --> 00:32:47,910 Openweight Championship currently are once held by a heavyweight talent. Back 395 00:32:47,910 --> 00:32:51,750 February of 2024, Hiromu Takahashi has a lot of recent history with 396 00:32:51,750 --> 00:32:55,050 heavyweights, including winning New Japan's heavyweight world tag league 397 00:32:55,050 --> 00:32:56,650 late last year with one Tetsuya Naito. 398 00:32:57,160 --> 00:33:03,240 I just want to point out the tremendous power that Kyle Fletcher just got on 399 00:33:03,240 --> 00:33:04,480 that body slam. 400 00:33:04,900 --> 00:33:08,560 I think Kyle Fletcher has actually one of the best body slams in all of AEW. 401 00:33:08,580 --> 00:33:12,820 It's a very basic move, but the way Kyle Fletcher does it. Look at this. 402 00:33:13,140 --> 00:33:18,560 The impact of every single body slam. Now, near leg is hooked, and Takahashi 403 00:33:18,560 --> 00:33:23,200 able to kick out. But, yeah, it's that emphatic finish on the body slam that 404 00:33:23,200 --> 00:33:25,480 makes it so impressive. Such a simple move. 405 00:33:25,880 --> 00:33:26,880 So effective. 406 00:33:27,240 --> 00:33:30,480 I like my men to be bred to win. 407 00:33:30,980 --> 00:33:32,720 I like my men to be tall. 408 00:33:33,020 --> 00:33:36,380 I like my men to be lean. I like my men to be athletic. 409 00:33:36,700 --> 00:33:39,720 And Kyle Fletcher is all of that plus. 410 00:33:40,160 --> 00:33:41,520 Talk about marketability. 411 00:33:42,240 --> 00:33:44,120 Handsome man as well, Brian Danielson. 412 00:33:44,520 --> 00:33:49,240 I mean, I can't deny it. You know, I heard rumors that there was interest in 413 00:33:49,240 --> 00:33:50,640 Kyle Fletcher from Taylor Swift. 414 00:33:53,480 --> 00:33:54,480 Where'd you hear that one? 415 00:33:54,660 --> 00:33:55,419 I don't know. 416 00:33:55,420 --> 00:33:56,420 From Don. 417 00:33:56,680 --> 00:33:58,700 Watch what you get when you listen to Don. 418 00:33:59,560 --> 00:34:01,000 Takahashi driven down. 419 00:34:01,480 --> 00:34:06,320 And Fletcher making the cover. Far leg is hooked this time. Hiromu able to kick 420 00:34:06,320 --> 00:34:09,460 out. Yeah, I got to tell you, Excalibur, Hiromu's not looking too great right 421 00:34:09,460 --> 00:34:13,000 now. But truth be told, it's been a heavy, heavy schedule for Hiromu 422 00:34:13,000 --> 00:34:14,000 the past few weeks. 423 00:34:14,280 --> 00:34:19,179 AEW back to Japan for the G1 Climax 35 final. Now back to London again. And 424 00:34:19,179 --> 00:34:21,400 going to be going back to Japan in just a few more minutes. 425 00:34:23,000 --> 00:34:24,480 This is professional wrestling. 426 00:34:24,980 --> 00:34:28,820 Danielson here, laid it on the line everywhere in the world. He didn't care 427 00:34:28,820 --> 00:34:32,639 about busy schedules. Come on, Walker. All right. Quit working the people. 428 00:34:32,900 --> 00:34:37,560 Give me a break. So, Walker, in your opinion, what does Hiromu need to do 429 00:34:37,560 --> 00:34:42,000 to counter the strength of Kyle Fletcher? It's always speed. It's always 430 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:46,260 agility. And as we said before, it's unpredictability with Hiromu Takahashi. 431 00:34:46,260 --> 00:34:50,000 that is something Fletcher has faced before, albeit just a few years ago. 432 00:34:50,699 --> 00:34:52,320 Now Fletcher with a series of knee strikes. 433 00:34:52,560 --> 00:34:56,159 Hiromu getting a bit battered, but Hiromu, nice quick step behind. Steps up 434 00:34:56,159 --> 00:34:56,879 a camarada. 435 00:34:56,880 --> 00:34:59,060 See, that's exactly what I was talking about right there. 436 00:34:59,460 --> 00:35:02,780 Fletcher didn't have it scouted. Hiromu is going to start that roll sometime 437 00:35:02,780 --> 00:35:06,580 sooner rather than later. And for AEW, fans are seeing Hiromu Takahashi compete 438 00:35:06,580 --> 00:35:11,440 for the first time here tonight. Walker, I'd say a close analog would be AEW's 439 00:35:11,440 --> 00:35:18,440 own Darby Allin to Hiromu Takahashi in terms 440 00:35:18,440 --> 00:35:19,480 of the toughness. 441 00:35:20,010 --> 00:35:24,990 The ability to endure punishment, to dish out some dangerous shots of their 442 00:35:25,070 --> 00:35:28,790 Yeah, there's certainly no other comparison more apt than Hiromu and 443 00:35:28,790 --> 00:35:30,090 in this context for certain. 444 00:35:30,690 --> 00:35:35,770 Hiromu turning on afterburners, the dropkick, and Hiromu covers. 445 00:35:36,550 --> 00:35:38,170 Not a great cover, Brian. 446 00:35:39,050 --> 00:35:42,650 Yeah, but I think he's still worn down from the beating. Kyle Fletcher gave him 447 00:35:42,650 --> 00:35:43,650 a little bit earlier. 448 00:35:44,910 --> 00:35:49,150 But I've always been impressed when I watch how resilient Hiromu is. 449 00:35:52,140 --> 00:35:57,920 Now Takahashi hoping to press his advantage on Kyle Fletcher. Fletcher 450 00:35:57,920 --> 00:35:59,920 using the assistance of the ropes to steady himself. 451 00:36:00,680 --> 00:36:02,340 Zero chance he gets him up. 452 00:36:03,680 --> 00:36:09,440 Hiromu, his favored finishing technique, the time bomb, though he's modified it, 453 00:36:09,460 --> 00:36:13,560 Walker, I understand, for heavyweights. That time bomb cue as in heavy cue in 454 00:36:13,560 --> 00:36:14,960 Japanese, meaning heavyweight. 455 00:36:17,230 --> 00:36:20,450 For those familiar with the weight class divisions in New Japan Pro Wrestling, 456 00:36:20,610 --> 00:36:24,630 100 kilograms, 220 pounds, indeed, separates the junior heavyweight and 457 00:36:24,630 --> 00:36:25,630 heavyweight class. 458 00:36:26,450 --> 00:36:31,030 Hiromu, it's not about heavyweight, junior heavyweight. It's about no 459 00:36:31,150 --> 00:36:35,010 And Hiromu Takahashi has never known a single limit in his career that he could 460 00:36:35,010 --> 00:36:38,250 not defy, but Kyle Fletcher could be the one to stand in the way tonight. 461 00:36:38,470 --> 00:36:42,610 See, I think that's a really smart game plan, going after Kyle Fletcher's leg. 462 00:36:44,460 --> 00:36:49,040 And specifically his knee, it was like an arm trap dragon screw. 463 00:36:49,960 --> 00:36:56,660 Now Hiromu able to, looking to get Fletcher. Watch out now. Just 464 00:36:56,920 --> 00:36:59,000 but now Hiromu moving with speed and purpose. 465 00:37:01,000 --> 00:37:02,220 Oh, yeah. 466 00:37:02,660 --> 00:37:05,740 The half and half with the resilience of Hiromu on display. 467 00:37:06,760 --> 00:37:09,340 Do not count this man out for a moment. 468 00:37:10,120 --> 00:37:11,820 Kyle trying to get his feet under him. 469 00:37:14,570 --> 00:37:17,130 Oh, Don, you're a play -by -play guy now, too. I can do it all. 470 00:37:18,370 --> 00:37:21,830 Never thought I'd say this, but I missed Metric Jones himself, the human suplex 471 00:37:21,830 --> 00:37:22,589 machine tag. 472 00:37:22,590 --> 00:37:23,590 Come on, Kyle. Get up. 473 00:37:23,750 --> 00:37:24,830 Get up. Come on, Kyle. 474 00:37:25,070 --> 00:37:26,070 Walk us through this, Don. 475 00:37:26,930 --> 00:37:31,130 Kyle Fletcher has got snap in everything he does. 476 00:37:31,490 --> 00:37:33,310 That's not just a Michinoku driver. 477 00:37:33,670 --> 00:37:34,970 That's a Protostar driver. 478 00:37:36,110 --> 00:37:39,610 The Protostar driver, very effective there is referee Paul Turner. 479 00:37:39,970 --> 00:37:40,970 Up to five. 480 00:37:41,550 --> 00:37:43,950 On the 10 count, Fletcher, first to make it to his feet. 481 00:37:44,150 --> 00:37:47,370 Yeah, if I'm Hiromu, I don't want to trade bombs with Kyle Fletcher. 482 00:37:47,850 --> 00:37:49,730 I think that's a battle you're going to lose. 483 00:37:52,770 --> 00:37:54,210 Fletcher, maybe think another. No. 484 00:37:55,330 --> 00:38:00,470 Scoop and the slam by Fletcher. And Fletcher, this could be an error, Brian. 485 00:38:01,230 --> 00:38:02,230 Heading to the top. 486 00:38:02,730 --> 00:38:06,050 Definitely got the strength advantage on Hiromu. Doesn't he need to test himself 487 00:38:06,050 --> 00:38:06,749 with a flying? 488 00:38:06,750 --> 00:38:07,750 No! 489 00:38:09,470 --> 00:38:12,290 Yeah, sometimes things are just ego. 490 00:38:13,070 --> 00:38:18,670 I kind of wonder if Kyle Fletcher just wanted to prove he could do the high 491 00:38:18,670 --> 00:38:20,250 flying stuff just as well as Hiromu. 492 00:38:20,510 --> 00:38:23,010 Well, absolutely. That's psychology, right, Brian? 493 00:38:24,010 --> 00:38:25,770 Uh -oh. Uh -oh. 494 00:38:26,190 --> 00:38:27,430 Hiromu's in a bad way here. 495 00:38:29,170 --> 00:38:33,070 Kazudora from the ropes, but instead Fletcher. Oh, no. 496 00:38:33,290 --> 00:38:34,570 Wait a second. Fletcher. 497 00:38:39,790 --> 00:38:41,850 Suplex from the rope. The cover is made. 498 00:38:42,050 --> 00:38:43,330 Two. Whoa. 499 00:38:44,230 --> 00:38:47,770 Hiromu. The referee is incompetent. Hey, watch Fletcher now, though. 500 00:38:49,790 --> 00:38:50,790 Fletcher. 501 00:38:51,570 --> 00:38:52,730 Emphatic Liger bomb. 502 00:38:53,050 --> 00:38:54,570 Two. Whoa. 503 00:38:55,310 --> 00:38:56,310 Hiromu. 504 00:38:56,590 --> 00:39:00,170 Still not enough to put down the ticking time bomb. 505 00:39:01,190 --> 00:39:07,990 A pair of late kickouts for Hiromu Takahashi as the TNT champion pulling 506 00:39:07,990 --> 00:39:08,939 the stops. 507 00:39:08,940 --> 00:39:14,460 The avalanche back suplex. But not just a regular avalanche back suplex. I did 508 00:39:14,460 --> 00:39:17,140 an avalanche back suplex. I could have never done that. 509 00:39:18,060 --> 00:39:20,200 And then the Liger bomb. 510 00:39:20,440 --> 00:39:21,460 But Hiromu. 511 00:39:21,980 --> 00:39:24,100 2 .99 deep. 512 00:39:25,840 --> 00:39:29,900 Every time I see him, I am so impressed with Kyle Fletcher. 513 00:39:30,900 --> 00:39:33,920 He's the greatest TNT champion of all time. 514 00:39:34,300 --> 00:39:36,300 Oh, come on now. 24 days in. 515 00:39:37,070 --> 00:39:39,010 It's been 24 great days. 516 00:39:45,390 --> 00:39:49,790 Sending a message all the way to Tokyo right now, toying with Hiromu. 517 00:39:53,790 --> 00:39:58,430 Kyle Fletcher can't be concerned with what's going on in Tokyo. He needs to be 518 00:39:58,430 --> 00:40:02,370 concerned about this man who is standing across the ring from him in London, 519 00:40:02,450 --> 00:40:03,450 England. 520 00:40:04,000 --> 00:40:07,320 Hiromu's just laughing it off. Yeah, and this is one of the reasons he's one of 521 00:40:07,320 --> 00:40:10,320 the greatest ever IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champions. 522 00:40:10,960 --> 00:40:12,540 Oh, he didn't laugh that one off. 523 00:40:12,760 --> 00:40:13,940 Yeah, not going to be able to do so. 524 00:40:17,200 --> 00:40:19,400 Fletcher is battering Hiromu. 525 00:40:21,440 --> 00:40:25,480 But Hiromu still, that wry smile on his face. 526 00:40:28,300 --> 00:40:29,660 Hiromu accelerates. 527 00:40:30,080 --> 00:40:31,200 Grit your teeth, kid. 528 00:40:31,440 --> 00:40:32,440 Cover. 529 00:40:40,670 --> 00:40:47,290 The resilience, the toughness, that's why he draws so many comparisons to 530 00:40:47,290 --> 00:40:48,290 Darby Allin. 531 00:40:49,070 --> 00:40:55,890 But Fletcher, a chorus of boos, greeting 532 00:40:55,890 --> 00:40:57,810 the TNT champion here in London. 533 00:41:05,450 --> 00:41:07,530 Yeah, he still kind of got that smile on his face. 534 00:41:09,150 --> 00:41:10,470 He's out of his mind, Brian. 535 00:41:10,890 --> 00:41:11,890 That's what it is. 536 00:41:12,610 --> 00:41:15,990 Yeah, there are some of us who just kind of enjoy the pain, I guess. 537 00:41:16,270 --> 00:41:18,610 Well, we're going to get one. 538 00:41:18,990 --> 00:41:19,990 Oh, no. 539 00:41:20,870 --> 00:41:24,750 Never count out the Robo Takahashi. 540 00:41:25,370 --> 00:41:29,390 The Robo reversing Kyle Fletcher, and now it's Takahashi. 541 00:41:30,570 --> 00:41:31,570 Looking for the. 542 00:41:43,950 --> 00:41:49,410 anything tonight to become TNT champion, Hiromu Takahashi. 543 00:41:49,810 --> 00:41:55,030 Now Hiromu, the far leg is hooked and Fletcher's turn to beat the count. 544 00:41:59,910 --> 00:42:06,010 Look at how Hiromu was able to turn the table on Kyle Fletcher and then... 545 00:42:15,920 --> 00:42:19,480 breaking the floor. Yeah, right on his neck. And then to follow it up with that 546 00:42:19,480 --> 00:42:20,480 clothesline. 547 00:42:21,220 --> 00:42:25,120 Oh, and look at Kyle grabbing his shoulder. I think his neck is really 548 00:42:25,120 --> 00:42:26,420 him. Yeah, maybe a stinger. 549 00:42:27,460 --> 00:42:29,620 Could this be the time bomb cue? 550 00:42:29,880 --> 00:42:30,880 He's looking for it. 551 00:42:31,460 --> 00:42:32,460 But instead, no. 552 00:42:33,080 --> 00:42:35,640 Fletcher counters with a boot thrust, kicked by Hiromu. 553 00:42:38,080 --> 00:42:41,620 Fletcher really reared back and delivered that one with a plumb. 554 00:42:42,200 --> 00:42:43,200 Hiromu. 555 00:42:45,710 --> 00:42:47,350 In the grip of the TNT champion. 556 00:42:48,330 --> 00:42:50,350 Fletcher could be thinking another legger bomb, but no. 557 00:42:51,130 --> 00:42:55,810 A nail 558 00:42:55,810 --> 00:43:02,730 biter here for Kyle Fletcher. You 559 00:43:02,730 --> 00:43:04,990 gotta worry about Kyle Fletcher's neck at this point. 560 00:43:05,690 --> 00:43:07,790 Hiromu Takahashi's wondering about himself. 561 00:43:08,110 --> 00:43:10,430 Draped in gold here tonight. It could be... 562 00:43:26,600 --> 00:43:29,580 And taste his lunch again all at the same time. 563 00:43:31,000 --> 00:43:35,480 We're going to go from tasting lunch to tasting gold here tonight. It's the goal 564 00:43:35,480 --> 00:43:39,700 for one, Hiromu Takahashi. They become the first New Japan pro wrestler to win 565 00:43:39,700 --> 00:43:40,800 TNT gold tonight. 566 00:43:42,240 --> 00:43:47,760 Hiromu trying to set up Fletcher. But instead, oh, well, Fletcher, that's the 567 00:43:47,760 --> 00:43:48,780 strength difference. 568 00:43:49,820 --> 00:43:56,260 But Hiromu turns the tables. Fletcher desperately trying to win. 569 00:43:57,230 --> 00:43:58,530 Kick those legs in now. 570 00:43:58,950 --> 00:43:59,950 Fletcher! 571 00:44:00,150 --> 00:44:01,150 Jumping Poopstone! 572 00:44:01,590 --> 00:44:03,750 One, two, straddle! 573 00:44:04,510 --> 00:44:05,510 Come on! 574 00:44:09,130 --> 00:44:10,130 That was three. 575 00:44:10,350 --> 00:44:15,610 Don, if I were you, I would instruct Kyle Fletcher to put more weight on 576 00:44:15,610 --> 00:44:19,110 shoulders. He left a little bit too much space on that left shoulder. 577 00:44:19,750 --> 00:44:23,450 And Hiromu, you can't give him that kind of space. He's too resilient. 578 00:44:24,150 --> 00:44:28,060 What are you angling to be brought in for a... Session or something? A 579 00:44:28,060 --> 00:44:31,620 session? Hey, hey. I charge a pretty hefty fee, but I'll do it. 580 00:44:31,900 --> 00:44:32,698 I can imagine. 581 00:44:32,700 --> 00:44:34,460 Right now, Kyle Fletcher charging. 582 00:44:34,680 --> 00:44:35,900 To the back! 583 00:44:36,300 --> 00:44:37,780 To the back of the head! 584 00:44:38,780 --> 00:44:40,320 Romo is dazed. 585 00:44:40,700 --> 00:44:42,760 Almost certainly is Kyle Fletcher. 586 00:44:44,760 --> 00:44:46,900 Creates distance and then closes it. 587 00:44:47,740 --> 00:44:48,740 Here we go. 588 00:44:49,200 --> 00:44:50,260 And Fletcher. 589 00:44:50,920 --> 00:44:53,320 Looks like sheer drop. Brain buster for Romo. 590 00:45:12,710 --> 00:45:16,970 champion, the Brillo star, Kyle Fletcher. 591 00:45:20,350 --> 00:45:27,230 Well, Kyle Fletcher remains TNT champion, 592 00:45:27,330 --> 00:45:31,990 but Walker, Fletcher asked for the best pound -for -pound wrestler that New 593 00:45:31,990 --> 00:45:35,930 Japan has to offer, and boy, did he get his wish tonight. Yeah, certainly so. It 594 00:45:35,930 --> 00:45:39,110 was a tough, tough loss. Hiromu Takahashi is going to suffer in victory. 595 00:45:39,900 --> 00:45:43,640 of championship matches coming up on the docket for Horobo Takahashi, not just 596 00:45:43,640 --> 00:45:47,180 in New Japan, but also all over the wrestling sphere from NOAH to other 597 00:45:47,180 --> 00:45:51,380 independents as well. Horobo in an unaffiliated status with NJPW wrestling 598 00:45:51,520 --> 00:45:52,800 This has been incredible. 599 00:45:53,140 --> 00:45:54,180 What a matchup. 600 00:45:55,060 --> 00:45:59,400 Kyle Fletcher remains TNT champion. 601 00:46:03,940 --> 00:46:09,340 But from the home of collision, we turn our attention to the home of... 602 00:46:09,550 --> 00:46:16,030 dynamite as the tbs championship is on the line next in a four -way but 603 00:46:16,030 --> 00:46:19,650 -bonnet will have to contend with persephone as gml alec quinzer 604 00:46:19,650 --> 00:46:24,590 aew and bozilla representing japan's stardom promotion 605 00:46:24,590 --> 00:46:30,930 in an unprecedented clash 606 00:46:30,930 --> 00:46:36,960 forbidden door is even more chaotic for the tbs champion mercedes -bonnet Nine 607 00:46:36,960 --> 00:46:41,540 Belts ManĂ© is looking to shape off her all -in loss by taking on three women 608 00:46:41,540 --> 00:46:47,920 from three different companies. On the AEW side is England's Alex Windsor. The 609 00:46:47,920 --> 00:46:53,320 O2 is just 115 miles from her hometown, and she was Reds Pro's longest reigning 610 00:46:53,320 --> 00:46:55,080 undisputed women's champion. 611 00:46:55,320 --> 00:47:00,080 Only two British women have held AEW gold. Alex would become the third. 612 00:47:02,080 --> 00:47:05,580 DMLL's Persephone is no stranger to our map. 613 00:47:06,030 --> 00:47:11,170 She has a 2 -0 Ring of Honor tag team record, teaming with Thunder Rosa to 614 00:47:11,170 --> 00:47:14,110 Athena and Red Velvet at Global Wars Mexico. 615 00:47:14,470 --> 00:47:19,870 Last year, Perception became the fifth winner of CMLL's Universal de Amazonas 616 00:47:19,870 --> 00:47:20,870 tournament. 617 00:47:21,050 --> 00:47:23,770 Finally, from stardom, Bozilla. 618 00:47:24,130 --> 00:47:29,790 Six feet tall, 201 pounds, and only 21 years old. 619 00:47:30,070 --> 00:47:34,310 She is the biggest, but also the youngest competitor in this match. 620 00:47:34,860 --> 00:47:39,660 She is a second -generation wrestler, daughter of German football hermit. She 621 00:47:39,660 --> 00:47:44,160 has only been in Stardom for two months, but has deployed everyone in her path. 622 00:47:44,500 --> 00:47:50,540 At the O2 Arena, Mercedes' title reign has never been in more jeopardy. 623 00:48:26,160 --> 00:48:29,760 I hate to kick a man while he's down, but Justin Roberts, you know, coming off 624 00:48:29,760 --> 00:48:31,860 those two superkicks from Matt and Nick Jackson, even... 625 00:48:32,080 --> 00:48:35,460 Get the pronunciation right. Takara Shibata really nailed the Windsor. 626 00:48:36,220 --> 00:48:37,280 Ah, the Windsor. 627 00:48:37,740 --> 00:48:41,900 Hey, so glad I missed Don Callis. But great to be back with you. And Walker 628 00:48:41,900 --> 00:48:43,260 a great job. What an announcer. 629 00:48:43,840 --> 00:48:49,480 Great to have him with us. And let's see what Mercedes can do with three other 630 00:48:49,480 --> 00:48:51,580 ladies. This will be a challenge, right? 631 00:48:53,520 --> 00:48:54,379 Yep, it is. 632 00:48:54,380 --> 00:48:55,880 Don't nod at me. I need to hear you talk. 633 00:48:56,100 --> 00:48:57,100 Okay. 634 00:49:00,560 --> 00:49:06,860 Next. From Hanover, Texas, Bozilla! 635 00:49:12,040 --> 00:49:13,040 Bozilla! 636 00:49:15,060 --> 00:49:20,240 Bozilla making her AEW debut here tonight, representing Stardom. As you 637 00:49:20,240 --> 00:49:23,380 Renee Paquette lay out, a second -generation wrestler. 638 00:49:23,980 --> 00:49:28,820 Though the youngest competitor in this match, Brian, but she has all the tools 639 00:49:28,820 --> 00:49:30,140 to make the most of this opportunity. 640 00:49:30,650 --> 00:49:36,090 Yeah, and I mean, she had an incredible five -star Grand Prix over in Stardom in 641 00:49:36,090 --> 00:49:38,250 Japan. She made it to the quarterfinals. 642 00:49:39,070 --> 00:49:45,090 And I can't tell you how impressed I am with this woman at such a young age. 643 00:49:45,430 --> 00:49:47,570 She's obviously learned a lot from her father. 644 00:49:48,050 --> 00:49:51,750 Yeah, her father, Al Kerman, great German professional wrestler in his own 645 00:49:51,750 --> 00:49:55,710 right. That's where she began her training, then going to almost a 646 00:49:55,710 --> 00:49:57,670 training with the Don Kells family. 647 00:49:58,320 --> 00:49:59,740 Josh Alexander. 648 00:50:00,340 --> 00:50:07,100 From Mexico City, Mexico, Persephone! 649 00:50:11,020 --> 00:50:12,020 Persephone! 650 00:50:14,200 --> 00:50:20,240 Tony, you can see the poise, the confidence of Persephone as she stepped 651 00:50:20,240 --> 00:50:25,440 this four -way match. But Persephone, not all that unfamiliar with the 652 00:50:25,440 --> 00:50:27,880 competitors here in AEW as we saw her. 653 00:50:28,300 --> 00:50:31,360 take part in that Ring of Honor Global Awards event just a couple months ago. 654 00:50:31,580 --> 00:50:38,520 2 -0 in Ring of Honor, and, of course, that includes a win over two current 655 00:50:38,520 --> 00:50:40,980 Ring of Honor champions, Athena and Red Velvet. 656 00:50:41,860 --> 00:50:46,420 Yeah, I'll be interested to see Persephone's strategy here because 657 00:50:46,420 --> 00:50:51,240 Mexico, she's the strongest woman in the ring. But in this match with Bozilla 658 00:50:51,240 --> 00:50:52,820 out here, I don't think she will be. 659 00:50:53,780 --> 00:50:55,520 Now, Bozilla's only been in the... 660 00:50:55,850 --> 00:50:59,410 In this sport for three years, Brian, that may be a disadvantage for her. 661 00:51:00,850 --> 00:51:01,890 Listen to the chant. 662 00:51:56,940 --> 00:52:03,180 And from Boston, Massachusetts, C -E -V -T 663 00:52:03,180 --> 00:52:09,600 -P -S champion, the CEO, Mercedes 664 00:52:09,600 --> 00:52:12,920 Money! 665 00:52:14,380 --> 00:52:20,080 C -E -V -T -P -S champion, the CEO, Mercedes! 666 00:52:24,380 --> 00:52:29,460 Mercedes -Benz needs a royal guard to carry all the hardware that she has 667 00:52:29,460 --> 00:52:35,380 accumulated, but there is only one title that is the focus of this match, that 668 00:52:35,380 --> 00:52:41,200 is the focus of her three opponents, and that is the DCS Championship. 669 00:52:43,340 --> 00:52:47,540 That was an intro of a star. 670 00:52:48,120 --> 00:52:49,380 My goodness. 671 00:52:50,380 --> 00:52:51,380 Fanfare. 672 00:52:59,960 --> 00:53:06,920 Mercedes Benet, truly a worldwide sensation. But, Brian, she's going to 673 00:53:06,920 --> 00:53:09,940 contend with worldwide opposition here tonight. 674 00:53:10,800 --> 00:53:16,640 And if I had my guess, I would say that Alex Windsor, and from Norwich, just 100 675 00:53:16,640 --> 00:53:20,300 -some miles from here, could definitely be the hometown favorite. 676 00:53:21,040 --> 00:53:22,040 Yeah. 677 00:53:22,340 --> 00:53:26,360 Yeah, I mean, she definitely has the home field advantage here. 678 00:53:28,780 --> 00:53:34,600 And I think the negative for Mercedes, the real problem that Mercedes has 679 00:53:34,600 --> 00:53:38,860 herself into is that she doesn't have to be pinned to lose her TBS championship. 680 00:53:39,680 --> 00:53:44,120 The champion does not need to be pinned or submitted. A title can change hands 681 00:53:44,120 --> 00:53:48,240 at the first successful pinfall or submission. 682 00:53:48,540 --> 00:53:52,020 And the other three ladies did a great job getting rid of Mercedes. 683 00:53:52,920 --> 00:53:55,840 And get in the ring, and maybe they can win it without her being here. Already 684 00:53:55,840 --> 00:53:58,040 the strength of Bozilla coming into play. 685 00:53:59,040 --> 00:54:00,180 Look at the power. 686 00:54:02,380 --> 00:54:03,138 Oh, wait. 687 00:54:03,140 --> 00:54:05,660 Mercedes looking to roll up Bozilla. 688 00:54:07,520 --> 00:54:11,460 Not going to be taken down that easily. Brought up to her feet is Mercedes 689 00:54:11,460 --> 00:54:16,040 Bozilla, whipping Mercedes into the corner. Tony, you mentioned only three 690 00:54:16,040 --> 00:54:18,580 of experience for Bozilla, but she is somebody that is. 691 00:54:18,860 --> 00:54:22,680 spent her entire life around the sport of professional wrestling. And that 692 00:54:22,680 --> 00:54:26,140 a lot, Excalibur. You are right. That means a lot that you spend your life 693 00:54:26,140 --> 00:54:28,620 around it. You know all about it. You know the ins and outs. 694 00:54:28,880 --> 00:54:29,880 Look at this. 695 00:54:30,260 --> 00:54:34,320 Bozilla very easily with the TBS champion. 696 00:54:35,260 --> 00:54:36,260 Fireman's carry position. 697 00:54:37,900 --> 00:54:39,120 Oh, is she going to press her? 698 00:54:40,000 --> 00:54:41,880 That's Bozilla. Oh, my God. 699 00:54:42,780 --> 00:54:45,700 Delivers the press and delivers the TBS champion. 700 00:54:46,190 --> 00:54:48,230 To Persephone, and now it's wins on the floor. 701 00:54:49,590 --> 00:54:54,930 See, Mercedes, she's wrestled the last two nights. She actually won another 702 00:54:54,930 --> 00:54:59,770 championship on Friday, which puts her at nine. I kind of question that when 703 00:54:59,770 --> 00:55:02,490 have such a big match today here at Forbidden Door. 704 00:55:03,430 --> 00:55:04,950 She's overworking herself. 705 00:55:05,210 --> 00:55:09,450 Maybe that's overconfidence on the part of the TBS champion. But right now, 706 00:55:09,510 --> 00:55:13,810 Persephone finding herself in the grip of Bozilla. Bozilla. 707 00:55:14,460 --> 00:55:16,380 There's strength, and now Alex Windsor. 708 00:55:17,960 --> 00:55:21,080 Everyone here is struggling with the power of Bozilla. 709 00:55:22,420 --> 00:55:23,420 Windsor. 710 00:55:24,300 --> 00:55:27,380 She bounced off. 711 00:55:27,700 --> 00:55:34,660 The champ bounced off. And now Mercedes getting sandwiched by 712 00:55:34,660 --> 00:55:36,520 Alex Windsor and Bozilla in the corner. 713 00:55:40,560 --> 00:55:41,560 Bozilla. 714 00:55:47,140 --> 00:55:48,580 Overcommitted and paid the price there. 715 00:55:49,300 --> 00:55:52,040 See, I think that's just inexperience coming into play. 716 00:55:53,120 --> 00:55:55,780 In four years, she won't make that same mistake. 717 00:55:56,200 --> 00:56:00,860 A double Irish whip attempt by Mercedes -Benz. I'm not sure what the champion is 718 00:56:00,860 --> 00:56:04,460 thinking. And neither does Persephone and Windsor. 719 00:56:06,700 --> 00:56:11,160 Double flapjack, Windsor and Persephone. Both women up to her feet. Windsor 720 00:56:11,160 --> 00:56:12,160 heads up, move there. 721 00:56:12,240 --> 00:56:13,540 Going for the pinfall. 722 00:56:14,170 --> 00:56:18,150 You're right Excalibur heads up make the pinfall get it over with and now 723 00:56:18,150 --> 00:56:22,650 they're gonna go at it First Stephanie step up work on Rana takes down Alex 724 00:56:22,650 --> 00:56:28,150 Windsor for seven he can move so can Alex Windsor Japanese arm drag their 725 00:56:28,150 --> 00:56:32,710 haponesa as Peddlers and CMLL would call it. 726 00:56:33,050 --> 00:56:36,750 Yeah, I'm impressed with both of these women. They're both very strong very 727 00:56:36,750 --> 00:56:41,230 agile Already back 728 00:56:42,750 --> 00:56:44,890 With both Persephone and Windsor. 729 00:56:45,910 --> 00:56:49,210 Double back suplex by the German native. 730 00:56:50,470 --> 00:56:55,190 Big smile on their face. I agree. I think the strategy is get Mozilla down 731 00:56:55,190 --> 00:56:57,710 her feet. Or do something to her to get her out of this match. 732 00:56:57,990 --> 00:56:59,710 She's the dominant figure right now. 733 00:56:59,970 --> 00:57:00,970 Now Mercedes. 734 00:57:01,490 --> 00:57:02,910 Rethinking her life choices. 735 00:57:03,230 --> 00:57:05,730 As Mozilla drives Mercedes into the corner. 736 00:57:06,130 --> 00:57:07,130 Persephone. 737 00:57:07,710 --> 00:57:08,710 Leapfrog over. 738 00:57:09,310 --> 00:57:10,310 Back elbow. 739 00:57:10,330 --> 00:57:11,330 Persephone. 740 00:57:12,330 --> 00:57:19,170 Now, monkey flip into the waiting grip of Bozilla. Bozilla brings Mercedes up. 741 00:57:19,790 --> 00:57:23,490 And Mercedes, though, hammering Bozilla with those right hands. 742 00:57:24,990 --> 00:57:30,390 The powerbomb was delivered, but now Bozilla being dragged to the outside. 743 00:57:31,810 --> 00:57:35,550 Attempted drag to the outside by Windsor and Persephone. So I don't know if you 744 00:57:35,550 --> 00:57:36,710 guys know this, but... 745 00:57:37,780 --> 00:57:41,820 Persephone and Alice Windsor have actually teamed together before. You can 746 00:57:41,820 --> 00:57:44,840 it in something like that. I think they teamed together in Mexico. 747 00:57:46,460 --> 00:57:50,040 Now Persephone drags Bozilla to the outside. 748 00:57:50,400 --> 00:57:54,180 Hit very hard. Looked like on the base of her spine that time on the floor. 749 00:57:54,400 --> 00:57:57,500 Did Bozilla. The cross body. 750 00:57:58,380 --> 00:58:02,440 But Bozilla. Wait a second. Now Windsor to Sinton. 751 00:58:04,590 --> 00:58:06,930 Taking out both Mercedes and Bozilla. 752 00:58:07,210 --> 00:58:12,330 And needless to say, Alex Windsor is the favorite here. Of course, being not too 753 00:58:12,330 --> 00:58:13,930 far away, her hometown. 754 00:58:15,050 --> 00:58:16,050 Persephone! 755 00:58:16,550 --> 00:58:21,190 Got caught up on the ropes, but her momentum was such that it carried her 756 00:58:21,190 --> 00:58:23,330 through to take down Windsor and Bozilla. 757 00:58:26,490 --> 00:58:28,430 Persephone throws the Lariat attempt. 758 00:58:29,130 --> 00:58:30,490 Could be the moneymaker, no. 759 00:58:32,830 --> 00:58:36,390 Persephone changes the grip, the overhook, and now Persephone, the 760 00:58:36,390 --> 00:58:37,390 over the top. 761 00:58:37,730 --> 00:58:39,290 Mercedes able to kick out. 762 00:58:42,970 --> 00:58:47,930 Both women looking for a strike, but it was Mercedes that struck first. Now 763 00:58:47,930 --> 00:58:48,930 Mercedes arm drag. 764 00:58:51,010 --> 00:58:52,170 Persephone up in the corner, though. 765 00:58:52,710 --> 00:58:53,710 Mercedes. 766 00:58:54,030 --> 00:58:55,470 It'll be burning daylight there, Brian. 767 00:58:55,670 --> 00:58:57,550 Yeah, I'm not sure now is the time to dance. 768 00:58:59,760 --> 00:59:01,580 Mercedes comes through. T. Harris attempted. 769 00:59:01,880 --> 00:59:03,260 No. Rolls through. 770 00:59:03,540 --> 00:59:07,480 The roll up. And Windsor comes in. One, two. 771 00:59:08,380 --> 00:59:11,120 Persephone. A crucifix. Two. No. 772 00:59:13,700 --> 00:59:15,360 Back and forth pinfall attempts. 773 00:59:15,600 --> 00:59:19,740 Windsor. We've seen her use that sharpshooter to great effect. But 774 00:59:19,740 --> 00:59:23,920 looking for the moneymaker. But instead, Mercedes sits down. 775 00:59:24,220 --> 00:59:25,800 Pinfall. Two. No. 776 00:59:26,380 --> 00:59:29,640 Oh, my God. They both have it. To Bozilla there. 777 00:59:30,500 --> 00:59:32,000 Waking up the pinfall. 778 00:59:32,600 --> 00:59:33,940 That was almost it. 779 00:59:34,320 --> 00:59:37,160 And now bear hug by Bozilla. 780 00:59:38,900 --> 00:59:40,900 Compressing the spine of Persephone. 781 00:59:42,580 --> 00:59:48,900 Mercedes right now and Windsor need to take Bozilla off her feet. Never mind. 782 00:59:49,120 --> 00:59:50,780 Yeah, easier said than done. 783 00:59:54,280 --> 01:00:00,100 I mean, everybody in this match has had a real problem getting Bozilla down and 784 01:00:00,100 --> 01:00:01,800 keeping her down. That's the key. 785 01:00:02,660 --> 01:00:09,500 And you hear the crowd in London, 18 ,000 plus. We are sold out 786 01:00:09,500 --> 01:00:10,500 here on the O2. 787 01:00:11,060 --> 01:00:16,260 Cheering on Bozilla just three and a half years into her pro wrestling 788 01:00:16,420 --> 01:00:19,960 Already turning heads on this massive stage. 789 01:00:21,980 --> 01:00:27,200 Yeah, and turning heads, I know, but right now, someone needs to get her 790 01:00:27,300 --> 01:00:30,820 Brian, just like you said, and she's dominating this match. Yeah, I mean, 791 01:00:30,820 --> 01:00:34,480 taking them apart one by one. That's a smart strategy for Bozella, especially 792 01:00:34,480 --> 01:00:37,460 given that all three women were teaming up on her early. 793 01:00:38,640 --> 01:00:40,680 Yeah, that time Alex Windsor got her. 794 01:00:41,310 --> 01:00:44,550 Oh, and got her down. Yeah, the Larian. Oh, but she doesn't stay down. Look, 795 01:00:44,630 --> 01:00:46,270 she's getting right back up. Exactly. 796 01:00:46,770 --> 01:00:51,590 Stephanie delivers the drop kick, but Bozilla again back to her feet. Refuses 797 01:00:51,590 --> 01:00:52,590 stay down. 798 01:00:53,690 --> 01:00:54,850 Here comes the champ. 799 01:00:55,510 --> 01:00:58,890 And... Meteora from the TVS champion. 800 01:00:59,290 --> 01:01:00,290 Two, no. 801 01:01:02,050 --> 01:01:06,910 See it so many times in a four -way match like this. You try to make a pin, 802 01:01:06,910 --> 01:01:07,910 you cannot. 803 01:01:08,380 --> 01:01:12,520 Get it done because others are in the ring. Many saves. Look, we see 804 01:01:12,520 --> 01:01:13,980 and Alex Windsor teaming again. 805 01:01:15,420 --> 01:01:20,680 I don't know if that was a wise strategy by Persephone knocking Alex Windsor 806 01:01:20,680 --> 01:01:21,638 down. 807 01:01:21,640 --> 01:01:24,820 They could have taken out Mercedes and Bozella together. 808 01:01:27,200 --> 01:01:28,520 But it's Windsor. 809 01:01:28,820 --> 01:01:31,560 She's got a great opportunity here, Excalibur. Get it done. 810 01:01:32,860 --> 01:01:34,320 Windsor finding her footing on the ropes. No. 811 01:01:34,840 --> 01:01:38,280 Just as I said, that commentator's purse kicks in. Mercedes sweeps out the legs. 812 01:01:39,420 --> 01:01:44,140 And Windsor, inverted position for her as Persephone now climbs the ropes. 813 01:01:45,580 --> 01:01:47,320 Oh, no, but so does Bozilla. 814 01:01:47,540 --> 01:01:52,180 What in the world? Bozilla climbing the ropes. This is dangerous for all four 815 01:01:52,180 --> 01:01:53,840 ladies. Look at Alex Windsor down below. 816 01:01:54,120 --> 01:01:55,120 She won! 817 01:02:03,980 --> 01:02:06,300 the worst of it. Alex Windsor drank. 818 01:02:11,660 --> 01:02:16,000 You know, I kind of wonder if in doing that, look at Alex Windsor. 819 01:02:16,520 --> 01:02:18,980 Her knee got caught up there. 820 01:02:19,720 --> 01:02:22,780 She's had knee injuries in the past. 821 01:02:23,000 --> 01:02:28,960 I think a torn meniscus in ACL and then a dislocation on the other side. 822 01:02:29,300 --> 01:02:32,300 How important is this moment for Alex Windsor? 823 01:02:32,940 --> 01:02:36,620 Just weeks into her AEW career. 824 01:02:36,920 --> 01:02:42,920 She could be on the verge of claiming the TBS championship for Mercedes -Benz. 825 01:02:43,000 --> 01:02:44,360 But Persephone, the roll -up. 826 01:02:44,600 --> 01:02:49,440 Mercedes has only suffered one singles loss in her AEW career. 827 01:02:49,660 --> 01:02:55,020 That was the hands of timeless Toni Storm last month at All In Texas. But 828 01:02:55,140 --> 01:02:57,100 crucifix. 829 01:02:58,040 --> 01:03:00,200 Now, Windsor. 830 01:03:00,820 --> 01:03:02,200 Double submission by Mercedes. 831 01:03:02,560 --> 01:03:04,120 Double statement maker. 832 01:03:04,520 --> 01:03:06,960 Only obviously only one has to tap here. 833 01:03:08,100 --> 01:03:13,740 As Persephone and Alex Windsor finding themselves in jeopardy. You see Windsor 834 01:03:13,740 --> 01:03:15,120 trying to engage in some hand fighting. 835 01:03:15,440 --> 01:03:18,900 Breaks the grip of the TBS champion. But Mercedes now. 836 01:03:19,280 --> 01:03:20,280 The cover. 837 01:03:20,860 --> 01:03:21,860 Reversal. 838 01:03:22,320 --> 01:03:24,560 Persephone able to kick out. Statement maker. No. 839 01:03:24,900 --> 01:03:25,900 Windsor charges. 840 01:03:26,880 --> 01:03:31,380 Two for one for Windsor. Bozilla is still on the floor thanks to Alex 841 01:03:32,180 --> 01:03:33,260 She took her out. 842 01:03:35,340 --> 01:03:38,080 Yeah, I think that's what everybody's been trying to do from the beginning. 843 01:03:40,660 --> 01:03:45,860 And Windsor could be thinking double sharpshooter, double scorpion death 844 01:03:48,560 --> 01:03:50,480 She tried it. Oh, she's got it on. 845 01:03:50,700 --> 01:03:51,700 Stay with it. 846 01:03:52,060 --> 01:03:53,300 Windsor undaunted. 847 01:03:54,660 --> 01:03:57,740 As champion and fellow challenger, a light trap. 848 01:03:58,080 --> 01:04:00,080 Oh, Bozilla's back, guys. 849 01:04:00,300 --> 01:04:02,880 Yeah, you can see him walking into the camera shot. 850 01:04:04,200 --> 01:04:07,820 Bozilla quite literally looming large. Just stepping on Mercedes' hands. 851 01:04:08,300 --> 01:04:11,260 Trying to prevent the tap out by Mercedes and Persephone. 852 01:04:11,480 --> 01:04:13,160 Well, that's sadistic is what that is. 853 01:04:13,720 --> 01:04:15,700 But it's also smart, Tony. Of course. 854 01:04:16,920 --> 01:04:18,420 As Bozilla. 855 01:04:24,590 --> 01:04:27,010 Bozilla unconcerned with her reception here in London. 856 01:04:27,230 --> 01:04:30,630 And that's after this crowd was chanting for her earlier in the match. 857 01:04:31,670 --> 01:04:34,410 She doesn't care. She just wants to be TBS champion. 858 01:04:34,910 --> 01:04:36,870 Bozilla singles out Alex Windsor. 859 01:04:37,370 --> 01:04:38,650 And now close. 860 01:04:39,590 --> 01:04:44,290 Wow. I mean, Bozilla is just laying it in here. Those remind me of Vader. 861 01:04:44,630 --> 01:04:48,010 Wow. Holy cow. 862 01:04:48,630 --> 01:04:49,910 Bozilla charges in. 863 01:04:50,430 --> 01:04:52,370 Persephone finds the spear. 864 01:04:52,850 --> 01:04:53,850 Don't get up. 865 01:04:55,150 --> 01:04:56,150 And watch out. 866 01:04:56,910 --> 01:04:59,970 Bozilla. Hand around the throat of Persephone. 867 01:05:01,550 --> 01:05:07,590 Bozilla. Plants Persephone. And now Windsor and Persephone stacked up next 868 01:05:07,590 --> 01:05:08,408 one another. 869 01:05:08,410 --> 01:05:10,390 What's Bozilla going for here? 870 01:05:10,930 --> 01:05:13,130 I'm shocked seeing her up there. 871 01:05:13,490 --> 01:05:14,870 Is she going to moonsault? 872 01:05:15,350 --> 01:05:16,350 Moonsault. 873 01:05:17,730 --> 01:05:18,730 Bozilla won. 874 01:05:19,150 --> 01:05:22,670 Two Mercedes in time to save her title. 875 01:05:25,640 --> 01:05:31,000 time to save her title she was a fraction of a second away from losing 876 01:05:31,000 --> 01:05:37,460 championship and look at bozilla stare down mercedes monet she is not 877 01:05:37,460 --> 01:05:43,940 intimidated at all 21 years old and a look of fear in the eyes of the tbs 878 01:05:43,940 --> 01:05:49,760 champion the ceo mercedes monet bozilla she likes that big liger bomb 879 01:05:49,760 --> 01:05:53,760 mercedes may be about to experience it for herself no mercedes 880 01:06:03,440 --> 01:06:08,720 able to kick out. Barely. That was an incredible counter move by the champ. 881 01:06:12,460 --> 01:06:13,860 And Mercedes joined. 882 01:06:15,220 --> 01:06:16,240 Digimon Buster. 883 01:06:17,880 --> 01:06:19,380 Alex Windsor, two. 884 01:06:19,740 --> 01:06:22,220 And Mercedes able to kick out. 885 01:06:23,960 --> 01:06:26,560 Oh, Mercedes has proven a lot tonight, guys. 886 01:06:26,880 --> 01:06:28,320 She's overcome Bozilla. 887 01:06:30,560 --> 01:06:32,580 I mean, she has thus far, Brian. 888 01:06:33,260 --> 01:06:36,060 But it's still anyone's match, I think, as wins her. 889 01:06:37,620 --> 01:06:39,020 The waist lock. Oh, my gosh. 890 01:06:39,320 --> 01:06:40,320 Use your hips. 891 01:06:40,600 --> 01:06:42,360 The German suplex. It's Bozilla. 892 01:06:43,180 --> 01:06:47,420 Bozilla. The German suplex. Too much power. Too much power. As she would call 893 01:06:47,420 --> 01:06:48,700 it, just a suplex. 894 01:06:51,360 --> 01:06:56,600 Oh, that's just a suplex by a 6 '1 woman with unbelievable strength. 895 01:06:56,880 --> 01:06:57,960 I meant because she was German, but. 896 01:06:59,220 --> 01:07:01,500 Yeah, I got the reference. That was very cool. Thanks, Tim. 897 01:07:02,370 --> 01:07:03,370 Bozilla, though. 898 01:07:03,790 --> 01:07:06,150 Is she the one that's burning daylight? 899 01:07:06,750 --> 01:07:09,050 Just ran Windsor over with the lariat. 900 01:07:09,990 --> 01:07:14,150 And the more you burn daylight, the more you give the champion a chance. See, I 901 01:07:14,150 --> 01:07:18,430 think it was a mistake by Bozilla there to not cover after that clothesline. 902 01:07:19,370 --> 01:07:23,830 Look and take every opportunity you have to try to pin an opponent. 903 01:07:25,450 --> 01:07:31,720 It's just three seconds away from claiming the TBS championship from... 904 01:07:31,720 --> 01:07:36,020 who, quite frankly, has been dominant in AEW since she first set foot in this 905 01:07:36,020 --> 01:07:37,020 company in Mercedes -Benz. 906 01:07:37,760 --> 01:07:39,460 Yeah, and she had the ring cleared. 907 01:07:39,920 --> 01:07:43,880 She had the ring cleared there, and now she's antagonizing Persephone. 908 01:07:44,500 --> 01:07:48,380 Perhaps a tactical error by the young competitor, Bozilla. 909 01:07:50,540 --> 01:07:51,540 Persephone. 910 01:07:52,440 --> 01:07:54,020 Oh, wait. Oh, my goodness. 911 01:07:55,120 --> 01:07:57,740 Look at how strong Persephone is. Wow! 912 01:07:59,880 --> 01:08:02,580 That's the move of the match, but she needs to try to get a win. 913 01:08:03,400 --> 01:08:06,140 But, yeah, it was a little too close to the rope anyway. 914 01:08:06,880 --> 01:08:08,080 Oh, wait a second, Alex. 915 01:08:08,280 --> 01:08:09,280 Windsor! 916 01:08:11,660 --> 01:08:13,600 One, two, no! 917 01:08:14,100 --> 01:08:15,120 Persephone kicks out. 918 01:08:15,780 --> 01:08:17,319 Now Windsor steps through. 919 01:08:19,720 --> 01:08:23,319 The sharpshooter cinched in. It is in tight. It is in deep. 920 01:08:23,600 --> 01:08:24,600 Here comes the kick. 921 01:08:25,939 --> 01:08:26,939 But Mercedes. 922 01:08:28,700 --> 01:08:31,840 The lung blower breaks up the submission hold. 923 01:08:32,460 --> 01:08:35,399 And now the pinfall, the high stack. 924 01:08:36,520 --> 01:08:37,520 Persephone. 925 01:08:38,240 --> 01:08:40,859 Maybe think a moneymaker of her own. 926 01:08:41,680 --> 01:08:42,680 Nope. 927 01:08:43,700 --> 01:08:45,680 Instead. Incredible power. 928 01:08:46,040 --> 01:08:47,479 No, Mercedes the reversal. 929 01:08:47,779 --> 01:08:49,680 One, two, three. 930 01:08:56,810 --> 01:09:03,689 champion, the CEO, Mercedes Mone! An amazing 931 01:09:03,689 --> 01:09:04,689 performance. 932 01:09:07,050 --> 01:09:13,930 Well, Persephone distraught Bozilla, 933 01:09:14,109 --> 01:09:20,649 and Alex Windsor, likewise frustrated, as Mercedes Mone 934 01:09:20,649 --> 01:09:24,870 remains TBM champion. 935 01:09:29,450 --> 01:09:35,029 But now the biggest prize that New Japan Pro Wrestling has to offer is on the 936 01:09:35,029 --> 01:09:41,069 line in our next contest as Nigel McGuinness challenges champion Zack 937 01:09:41,189 --> 01:09:42,890 for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. 938 01:09:44,950 --> 01:09:47,750 Zack Sabre Jr. and me, one -on -one in the ring. 939 01:09:49,910 --> 01:09:53,950 You often don't get these dream matches, different generations. 940 01:09:54,410 --> 01:09:55,610 Nigel McGuinness. 941 01:09:56,060 --> 01:09:59,820 Sabre Jr., a who's who, a professional wrestler. I always remember him saying 942 01:09:59,820 --> 01:10:02,920 me, if you ever fancy lacing up the boots, I would love to wrestle you 943 01:10:03,220 --> 01:10:06,760 I just remember saying, Zach, that ship has well and truly sailed. 944 01:10:07,580 --> 01:10:11,940 That moment, face to face, unrisked look. 945 01:10:12,760 --> 01:10:18,420 Never would I have dreamt that a decade later, that ship has come back to port. 946 01:10:33,940 --> 01:10:34,740 It would 947 01:10:34,740 --> 01:10:43,360 be 948 01:10:43,360 --> 01:10:46,400 my honor. You would stand in my corner. 949 01:10:47,860 --> 01:10:48,860 Two men. 950 01:10:49,230 --> 01:10:52,550 find what it means to call yourself a British wrestler in two different 951 01:10:52,550 --> 01:10:54,250 generations now swearing off. 952 01:10:54,670 --> 01:10:55,830 That's Sabre Jr. 953 01:10:56,210 --> 01:11:03,110 and Nigel McGuinness faithful for the IWGP heavyweight title at the O2 Arena 954 01:11:03,110 --> 01:11:04,870 London. What dreams may come. 955 01:11:11,330 --> 01:11:15,650 Yeah, I thought Nigel McGuinness receiving counsel from British wrestling 956 01:11:15,650 --> 01:11:16,568 Johnny St. 957 01:11:16,570 --> 01:11:17,570 earlier today. 958 01:11:18,030 --> 01:11:22,850 on how to deal with Zack Sabre Jr. It'll be interesting to see how this match 959 01:11:22,850 --> 01:11:23,850 goes. 960 01:11:47,950 --> 01:11:50,430 Technical wrestling is a lot like chess. 961 01:11:51,850 --> 01:11:54,810 You have to think three moves ahead. 962 01:11:58,010 --> 01:12:04,950 You have to give up a hole to get 963 01:12:04,950 --> 01:12:05,950 a better one. 964 01:12:06,590 --> 01:12:11,470 You know, Johnny, when you were world champion, you were untouchable. 965 01:12:14,550 --> 01:12:16,270 Yeah, but everyone... 966 01:12:16,620 --> 01:12:17,620 is vulnerable. 967 01:12:20,600 --> 01:12:21,240 Now 968 01:12:21,240 --> 01:12:29,540 you're 969 01:12:29,540 --> 01:12:30,239 getting it. 970 01:12:30,240 --> 01:12:31,640 The forbidden door. 971 01:12:32,080 --> 01:12:33,160 Do it again. 972 01:13:03,560 --> 01:13:09,460 The second ball is for the IWGP, the world heavyweight 973 01:13:09,460 --> 01:13:11,340 setback. 974 01:13:12,740 --> 01:13:18,060 Introducing the challenger, being accompanied by Daniel Garcia from 975 01:13:35,090 --> 01:13:36,770 Nigel McGinnis! 976 01:13:39,550 --> 01:13:40,550 Well, 977 01:13:41,450 --> 01:13:47,570 much like the greatest rock and roll band of all time, Oasis is enjoying a 978 01:13:47,570 --> 01:13:54,170 resurgence around the world. Is this the second act that Nigel McGinnis has been 979 01:13:54,170 --> 01:13:55,170 looking for? 980 01:13:55,990 --> 01:14:00,350 His biggest opportunity to date. 981 01:14:02,220 --> 01:14:03,940 in his hometown of London, England. 982 01:14:04,940 --> 01:14:10,180 As there we see the embrace 983 01:14:10,180 --> 01:14:16,820 with Johnny Saint and Marty Jones at ringside. 984 01:14:19,260 --> 01:14:21,280 Yeah, two British wrestling legends. 985 01:14:21,860 --> 01:14:26,240 If you aren't familiar with either Marty Jones or Johnny Saint, I invite you to 986 01:14:26,240 --> 01:14:28,740 go to YouTube and just check them out. 987 01:14:29,450 --> 01:14:33,670 I mean, the stuff that they did revolutionized professional wrestling. 988 01:14:33,890 --> 01:14:38,390 And a whole generation of wrestlers, Nigel McGinnis, myself included, have 989 01:14:38,390 --> 01:14:41,030 studied them, have learned from them. 990 01:14:41,250 --> 01:14:46,790 They've just been an incredible aspect of professional wrestling that not a lot 991 01:14:46,790 --> 01:14:47,790 of Americans have seen. 992 01:14:48,010 --> 01:14:51,250 Yeah, just like we heard in that video package. Nigel McGinnis, Zack Sabre Jr. 993 01:14:51,390 --> 01:14:54,350 defining two different generations of what it meant to be a professional 994 01:14:54,350 --> 01:14:58,130 wrestler. Johnny Saint and Marty Jones did exactly that. 995 01:15:20,110 --> 01:15:26,890 From the Isle of Shipping, Texas, England, weighing 95 kilograms, it is 996 01:15:26,890 --> 01:15:32,310 IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, 997 01:15:32,950 --> 01:15:36,150 Zack Sabre! 998 01:15:40,190 --> 01:15:45,232 IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, Zack Sabre! 999 01:15:51,210 --> 01:15:54,630 joined at the announced by the English -language voice of New Japan Pro 1000 01:15:54,630 --> 01:15:58,230 Wrestling, Walker Stewart. Walker, you're here for a big one, man. 1001 01:15:58,430 --> 01:16:02,850 It's going to be an incredible night. It already has been thus far. The two best 1002 01:16:02,850 --> 01:16:07,870 technical wrestlers in the world active today in the sport go one -on -one for 1003 01:16:07,870 --> 01:16:10,470 the richest prize in professional wrestling overall. 1004 01:16:10,790 --> 01:16:15,130 Well, we'll see about that, Walker. I like a little friendly competition, huh? 1005 01:16:16,470 --> 01:16:20,630 Zach Sabre Jr., Nigel McGinnis. But the importance of this match, Walker, is 1006 01:16:20,630 --> 01:16:26,390 that shots at that title, the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, do not come 1007 01:16:26,390 --> 01:16:27,510 easily. They do not grow on trees. 1008 01:16:27,790 --> 01:16:31,350 Yeah, you're right about that. I mean, it was last year around this time we 1009 01:16:31,350 --> 01:16:36,010 talking about what Zach Sabre Jr.'s plans would be as a U1 Climax winner. 1010 01:16:36,010 --> 01:16:41,670 of G134 last year. Now in 2025, Zach Woodsoper is back in a loss of the G1 1011 01:16:41,670 --> 01:16:44,690 semifinal and to a first defense here tonight. 1012 01:16:45,120 --> 01:16:49,560 against Nigel McGuinness, a match 14 years plus in the making. 1013 01:16:50,800 --> 01:16:55,560 Of course, winner of this year's G1 Climax 35 tournament, want to send our 1014 01:16:55,560 --> 01:16:56,560 congratulations. 1015 01:16:57,620 --> 01:17:01,800 Even though I question his choice in representation, joining the Don Callis 1016 01:17:01,800 --> 01:17:05,860 family, Konosuke Takeshita, the alpha, defeating evil. 1017 01:17:06,690 --> 01:17:09,830 Literally and figuratively, we win the tournament. Sure, and there's a big 1018 01:17:09,830 --> 01:17:13,790 conversation to have about that regarding AEW, New Japan, and DDT. 1019 01:17:13,790 --> 01:17:18,050 Takeshita contracted between those three organizations. Zack Sabre Jr., if he 1020 01:17:18,050 --> 01:17:21,830 makes it past Nigel McGinnis, has to look toward a man like Kunosuke 1021 01:17:21,830 --> 01:17:26,610 as a potential next challenger in New Japan pro wrestling's landscape. But the 1022 01:17:26,610 --> 01:17:30,890 landscape of New Japan will change substantially if Nigel McGinnis pulls 1023 01:17:30,890 --> 01:17:31,849 one off tonight. 1024 01:17:31,850 --> 01:17:33,110 Absolutely, Nigel McGinnis. 1025 01:17:34,120 --> 01:17:38,280 Each of these men rolling through the snapnaires to lessen the effect. 1026 01:17:38,620 --> 01:17:40,200 You know, it's really crazy. 1027 01:17:41,000 --> 01:17:44,580 Life has a way of coming full circle. I'm going to commentary while Nigel 1028 01:17:44,580 --> 01:17:47,600 McGuinness competes for a major championship on pay -per -view. 1029 01:17:48,060 --> 01:17:53,320 I think I'll try something a little different for Nigel and not bury him for 1030 01:17:53,320 --> 01:17:54,320 entire match. 1031 01:17:55,400 --> 01:17:59,160 But Nigel is in tremendous shape. 1032 01:17:59,440 --> 01:18:03,360 He sees the opportunity in this. And he knows this is his chance. 1033 01:18:03,800 --> 01:18:08,680 To be a major world champion. To be the IWGP heavyweight champion. 1034 01:18:08,940 --> 01:18:15,020 And I don't think he's going to do anything here that's going to jeopardize 1035 01:18:15,020 --> 01:18:16,020 that. 1036 01:18:16,240 --> 01:18:17,540 Zach Tabor Jr. 1037 01:18:18,140 --> 01:18:22,880 To me, the greatest scientific wrestler in the world today. 1038 01:18:23,340 --> 01:18:27,360 And I've been in the ring with both these guys. Sorry to cut you off. 1039 01:18:27,360 --> 01:18:30,800 conversation to have there regarding the way that Nigel McGinnis approaches 1040 01:18:30,800 --> 01:18:35,480 technical wrestling as chess, where Zack Sabre Jr. looks at it as classical jazz 1041 01:18:35,480 --> 01:18:39,420 music. Do you have a way to respond to that, Brian? Yeah. I mean, you can tell 1042 01:18:39,420 --> 01:18:40,239 the difference. 1043 01:18:40,240 --> 01:18:41,700 Nigel is very tactical. 1044 01:18:42,560 --> 01:18:45,320 Everything he does. You see him when he comes on commentary. 1045 01:18:45,640 --> 01:18:52,380 He has a list of jokes. He has the things. When he comes to the ring, 1046 01:18:52,520 --> 01:18:56,440 he has a game plan, a very specific game plan. 1047 01:18:56,640 --> 01:19:00,840 When you wrestle Zack Sabre Jr., look at him wrestle now. Look at this. He's 1048 01:19:00,840 --> 01:19:03,500 just riffing. This is when he's in his element. 1049 01:19:03,780 --> 01:19:07,440 He will surprise you. And look at that wrist lock takedown. Yeah, that's 1050 01:19:07,440 --> 01:19:10,620 beautiful, Brian. You're seeing it right here live in living color at Forbidden 1051 01:19:10,620 --> 01:19:11,620 Door in London. 1052 01:19:11,690 --> 01:19:16,210 Vicious wrench of the arm by the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, Zack Sabre 1053 01:19:16,210 --> 01:19:21,470 Jr., the IWGP International Wrestling Grand Prix, the governing body of the 1054 01:19:21,470 --> 01:19:24,010 prize in New Japan Pro Wrestling. 1055 01:19:24,630 --> 01:19:29,830 Zack Sabre Jr., the 13th champion overall of that title, but it was just a 1056 01:19:29,830 --> 01:19:35,990 years ago that the IWGP Heavyweight Championship and the 1057 01:19:35,990 --> 01:19:39,010 IWGP Intercontinental Championship were unified. 1058 01:19:40,530 --> 01:19:44,390 The lineage of this title goes back more than four decades, Walker. You're 1059 01:19:44,390 --> 01:19:48,130 right. New Japan Pro Wrestling kicking off in 1972. How about it, Brian? Do you 1060 01:19:48,130 --> 01:19:51,630 see what Zack Sabre Jr. is doing here? I think it's very important for Zack 1061 01:19:51,630 --> 01:19:54,390 Sabre Jr. to keep Nigel McGuinness grounded in this match. 1062 01:19:55,350 --> 01:19:58,810 Nigel McGuinness is not just good at technical wrestling. He also has an 1063 01:19:58,810 --> 01:19:59,810 incredible lariat. 1064 01:20:00,070 --> 01:20:04,410 And so that's one of the things that if I'm Zack Sabre Jr., I want to keep Nigel 1065 01:20:04,410 --> 01:20:07,090 McGuinness on the ground like he is right here. 1066 01:20:07,710 --> 01:20:10,250 This is where Zach Sabre Jr. has the advantage. 1067 01:20:10,490 --> 01:20:16,110 Zach taking the high ground, keeping Nigel on the mat. You mentioned the roll 1068 01:20:16,110 --> 01:20:20,290 through on the snap. We also saw it on the arm as well because Nigel knows he 1069 01:20:20,290 --> 01:20:25,070 does not want to have his palm pinned to the mat like Zach Sabre Jr. 1070 01:20:25,450 --> 01:20:27,990 is attempting to do because Zach likes to. 1071 01:20:28,880 --> 01:20:32,500 deliver that stomp to the tricep, which not only just affects the tricep, but 1072 01:20:32,500 --> 01:20:35,640 the bicep, the shoulder as well. And that is a stomp, of course, that injured 1073 01:20:35,640 --> 01:20:39,120 the previous IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, Hiroki Goto. It's how Zaber 1074 01:20:39,300 --> 01:20:43,500 won the title 56 days ago. May look for a first defense with it. Now he's in the 1075 01:20:43,500 --> 01:20:49,500 rematch with Goto. Of course, Zack defeated earlier this year by Hiroki 1076 01:20:49,500 --> 01:20:54,580 lose that title. But Zack once again on top of New Japan Pole Wrestling. But 1077 01:20:54,580 --> 01:20:55,580 Nigel McGinnis. 1078 01:20:55,790 --> 01:20:59,210 Right now is most certainly in the conversation as you saw Daniel Garcia at 1079 01:20:59,210 --> 01:21:02,050 bottom of your screen trying to urge on this crowd here in London. 1080 01:21:08,130 --> 01:21:09,610 Oh. Zach. 1081 01:21:10,350 --> 01:21:11,770 Wants to throw a right hand. Nigel. 1082 01:21:12,410 --> 01:21:13,410 Counter. And. 1083 01:21:14,610 --> 01:21:18,170 Now attacking the arm. You know, those little acts of indecency from Nigel 1084 01:21:18,170 --> 01:21:21,250 McGinnis. Zach Sabre Jr. is not one who's going to take lightly to it. 1085 01:21:21,350 --> 01:21:23,590 you found that out back in Osaka last year in your career. 1086 01:21:23,930 --> 01:21:25,110 Yeah, and I mean, sometimes. 1087 01:21:25,710 --> 01:21:30,290 I think it's good to get Zack Sabre Jr. a little riled up because with his 1088 01:21:30,290 --> 01:21:34,810 riffing style of pro wrestling, I think you can take him off balance a little 1089 01:21:34,810 --> 01:21:37,790 bit by getting him angry. He does better when he's calm, cool, and collected. 1090 01:21:38,890 --> 01:21:40,470 Nigel with the arm. 1091 01:21:40,930 --> 01:21:45,190 Both arms of Zack captured. And Nigel looking to bridge backwards perhaps. 1092 01:21:46,570 --> 01:21:48,490 Trying to put pressure on the shoulders. 1093 01:21:49,510 --> 01:21:51,910 So I know Nigel McGinnis has said. 1094 01:21:52,150 --> 01:21:55,210 Into a pinning predicament here. And Zack. 1095 01:21:55,690 --> 01:21:56,690 Able to kick out. 1096 01:21:56,990 --> 01:22:01,670 I know Nigel McGinnis has said a lot of negative things about me on commentary 1097 01:22:01,670 --> 01:22:02,670 over the years. 1098 01:22:02,790 --> 01:22:07,470 One of the things I'm going to say about Nigel is that I am very impressed. 1099 01:22:07,870 --> 01:22:14,610 You know, he stopped wrestling in 2011 and didn't wrestle for 13 years. And 1100 01:22:14,610 --> 01:22:18,690 he is just a year later in an IWGP championship match. 1101 01:22:19,790 --> 01:22:21,110 He's definitely. 1102 01:22:22,160 --> 01:22:25,480 In the ring against somebody who's scientifically superior to him. 1103 01:22:25,840 --> 01:22:31,640 But he's holding his own right now. Yeah, Brian, in the last 18 months or 1104 01:22:31,680 --> 01:22:35,560 you've been in the ring with both of these men. You've felt what they have to 1105 01:22:35,560 --> 01:22:36,720 offer in 2025. 1106 01:22:38,120 --> 01:22:40,520 And right now, Zack Sabre Jr. 1107 01:22:41,080 --> 01:22:45,540 appears to be a step ahead of Nigel McGinnis. Yeah, I mean, I just think he 1108 01:22:45,540 --> 01:22:48,740 the advantage of having been in the ring so often. 1109 01:22:49,639 --> 01:22:51,420 with high -level competitors. 1110 01:22:51,940 --> 01:22:55,800 And I know Nigel McGinnis won the technical spectacle, and he did a 1111 01:22:55,800 --> 01:22:57,040 job in that match. 1112 01:22:57,300 --> 01:22:59,060 Wait a second, here's that stomp! 1113 01:23:00,660 --> 01:23:03,780 See, and he's attacked the neck, now he's attacking the arm. 1114 01:23:04,360 --> 01:23:08,900 This is one of the things I love about watching Zack Sabre Jr., is he'll attack 1115 01:23:08,900 --> 01:23:13,380 a bunch of different body parts and see what opens up to him, see what's the 1116 01:23:13,380 --> 01:23:15,040 best course of action. 1117 01:23:16,190 --> 01:23:19,810 You see Nigel McGinnis coming into this match with the tape on both shoulders. 1118 01:23:20,610 --> 01:23:22,350 Walker, I would have to imagine Zack Sabre Jr. 1119 01:23:22,770 --> 01:23:26,690 was licking his lips the second he saw Nigel coming into this match. There are 1120 01:23:26,690 --> 01:23:30,250 no worse athletes to step in the ring against when you have a visible injury 1121 01:23:30,250 --> 01:23:34,650 than the technical masterpiece that is Zack Sabre Jr. Prove it exactly why he 1122 01:23:34,650 --> 01:23:38,510 is. IWGP World Heavyweight Champion. And gentlemen, let's not forget, this is 1123 01:23:38,510 --> 01:23:42,330 not just a match about the IWGP gold. This match goes all the way back to 2011 1124 01:23:42,330 --> 01:23:46,530 where Zach first met Nigel McGinnis on his retirement tour all those years ago. 1125 01:23:46,590 --> 01:23:50,090 Knew that he'd never be able to step in the ring with McGinnis up until we were 1126 01:23:50,090 --> 01:23:54,570 in London last year. And they collided in that gauntlet matchup. Yeah, the 1127 01:23:54,570 --> 01:23:58,130 casino gauntlet match one year ago at Wembley Stadium. 1128 01:23:58,410 --> 01:24:04,230 We'll be making our return to Wembley one year from now with AEW all in 1129 01:24:04,920 --> 01:24:10,200 Right now, Nigel McGuinness just walking, backing Sabre into the ropes to 1130 01:24:10,200 --> 01:24:11,660 the break from referee Stephon Smith. 1131 01:24:12,140 --> 01:24:16,700 I mean, it really is incredible, gentlemen, how, you know, Zach Sabre Jr. 1132 01:24:16,700 --> 01:24:20,040 inspiration in Nigel McGuinness. He found inspiration from Johnny St. 1133 01:24:20,260 --> 01:24:23,540 and Marty Jones. That through line of technical wrestling going all the way 1134 01:24:23,540 --> 01:24:27,100 through to Billy Robinson, of all people. I mean, this is a match for 1135 01:24:27,100 --> 01:24:28,640 wrestling fans tried and true. 1136 01:24:29,360 --> 01:24:33,800 I think there's an opening for Nigel McGuinness with that spin out. 1137 01:24:34,960 --> 01:24:38,740 You know, when you don't roll through when somebody spins out on the front 1138 01:24:38,740 --> 01:24:42,540 block like that, you jam your shoulder really bad. Oh, Nigel, the combo. 1139 01:24:42,880 --> 01:24:47,160 See, and that's why Zach has to keep Nigel off of his feet. 1140 01:24:48,360 --> 01:24:53,920 Yeah, Nigel McGinnis, a very potent striker in addition to being a 1141 01:24:53,920 --> 01:24:57,540 technical wrestler. And Walker, great reference there by Billy Robinson, the 1142 01:24:57,540 --> 01:24:59,860 snake pit up in Wigan, really the birthplace. 1143 01:25:00,380 --> 01:25:03,600 of the catch -as -catch -can style of professional wrestling that has 1144 01:25:03,600 --> 01:25:07,580 so many wrestlers. Nigel McGuinness, Zack Sabre Jr. alike, but also Bryan 1145 01:25:07,580 --> 01:25:08,580 Danielson as well. 1146 01:25:09,060 --> 01:25:10,460 I mean, Zack Sabre Jr. 1147 01:25:10,720 --> 01:25:14,180 has not only kept that style alive in Nigel McGuinness' absence, but he has 1148 01:25:14,180 --> 01:25:18,060 brought it to the front a four -fold of New Japan Pro Wrestling, the biggest 1149 01:25:18,060 --> 01:25:20,180 wrestling organization in the country of Japan. 1150 01:25:20,400 --> 01:25:21,400 Oh! 1151 01:25:21,820 --> 01:25:22,940 What anticipation! 1152 01:25:23,420 --> 01:25:25,020 Incredible beheading! 1153 01:25:25,370 --> 01:25:26,610 of Zach Saberg Jr. 1154 01:25:26,990 --> 01:25:32,330 Now the near leg is hooked. The cover was in deep, but Zach able to kick out. 1155 01:25:32,330 --> 01:25:35,810 thought it was a mistake for Nigel McGinnis to play to the crowd, but he 1156 01:25:35,810 --> 01:25:39,630 just playing possum. I think that's what the tactics he planned for this match. 1157 01:25:39,830 --> 01:25:42,990 Yeah, did you notice that his head was cocked a bit to the side? I think he was 1158 01:25:42,990 --> 01:25:47,590 looking out of the corner of his eye, his peripheral vision, and he caught 1159 01:25:47,590 --> 01:25:51,070 coming in. Now he'll lock in that London Dungeon, but... 1160 01:25:53,040 --> 01:25:56,920 Sabre, the boot on the bottom rope, the clean break, but a stomp, a parting gift 1161 01:25:56,920 --> 01:25:57,980 for Zack Sabre Jr. 1162 01:26:00,140 --> 01:26:03,640 Ryan taking a page out of your book. He does have till five. 1163 01:26:04,320 --> 01:26:09,020 Yeah, he sure does. You know, I know there's a lot of animosity between me 1164 01:26:09,020 --> 01:26:11,880 Nigel, but I've got to be honest, I'm rooting for him in this match. 1165 01:26:12,440 --> 01:26:14,140 Apparently not a two -way street then. 1166 01:26:17,340 --> 01:26:18,920 Could be thinking Tower of London here. 1167 01:26:19,340 --> 01:26:21,380 But instead. 1168 01:26:22,360 --> 01:26:24,020 Zach finds his feet. 1169 01:26:26,400 --> 01:26:32,460 Lays in at the... Anticipation there by Zach. 1170 01:26:33,260 --> 01:26:37,020 Jujigatame locked in. Cross arm breaker. But Nigel doing a good job trying to 1171 01:26:37,020 --> 01:26:42,920 defend. Zach attacking the grip of Nigel. A slight misstep. An inch turning 1172 01:26:42,920 --> 01:26:47,020 mile. That is what has made Sabre Jr. a two -time world heavyweight champion in 1173 01:26:47,020 --> 01:26:47,999 New Japan. 1174 01:26:48,000 --> 01:26:49,460 The leg captured now. 1175 01:26:50,380 --> 01:26:56,200 Yeah, he's got a toehold here on top of also having an arm bar. 1176 01:26:56,500 --> 01:26:57,459 This is incredible. 1177 01:26:57,460 --> 01:27:01,980 This is why I'm talking about him being the best scientific wrestler in the 1178 01:27:01,980 --> 01:27:06,420 world. Look at Garcia pushing the rope forward, trying to help Nigel. Garcia 1179 01:27:06,420 --> 01:27:07,540 needs to be careful, though. 1180 01:27:08,780 --> 01:27:12,900 Referee Stephon Smith is watching this one closely, but Zack Sabre Jr. 1181 01:27:13,480 --> 01:27:17,920 Talk about that. He's still trying to help him. The difference of what we talk 1182 01:27:17,920 --> 01:27:22,180 about between... Chess, technical wrestling, and freelance jazz artistry. 1183 01:27:22,180 --> 01:27:23,180 way Zack Sabre Jr. 1184 01:27:23,320 --> 01:27:25,660 has long described technical wrestling and his style. 1185 01:27:25,880 --> 01:27:27,620 Yeah, the improvised jazz on display. 1186 01:27:28,920 --> 01:27:29,920 Garcia. 1187 01:27:31,260 --> 01:27:33,700 Garcia getting an earful from Stephon Smith. 1188 01:27:34,060 --> 01:27:38,320 Oh, how upset would Nigel be if he got disqualified because of Daniel Garcia? 1189 01:27:39,860 --> 01:27:46,260 Daniel Garcia, himself, Lee Moriarty, Mexico's Hechesero. 1190 01:27:46,910 --> 01:27:51,670 were the other three competitors in that technical spectacle. That was won by 1191 01:27:51,670 --> 01:27:52,670 Nigel McGinnis. 1192 01:27:53,630 --> 01:27:54,630 See, 1193 01:27:55,250 --> 01:27:57,610 this will be an interesting challenge. 1194 01:27:57,950 --> 01:28:03,250 I'll be interested to see who has the better uppercut between Zack Sabre Jr. 1195 01:28:03,250 --> 01:28:06,650 Nigel McGinnis. It is a question 15 years to making. 1196 01:28:08,730 --> 01:28:11,470 I will have to say my uppercut is better than both of theirs. 1197 01:28:12,030 --> 01:28:13,030 Of course you would. 1198 01:28:15,150 --> 01:28:16,330 And Walker. 1199 01:28:16,830 --> 01:28:19,650 You've seen the growth of Zack Sabre Jr. 1200 01:28:19,850 --> 01:28:21,690 as a striker firsthand, of course. 1201 01:28:21,950 --> 01:28:27,090 He's very comfortable throwing those kicks, but the uppercuts, the upper body 1202 01:28:27,090 --> 01:28:30,190 strikes beyond the uppercut, not something that Zack likes to do, but 1203 01:28:30,190 --> 01:28:34,130 he's been forced to embrace in New Japan Pro Wrestling. And that goes all the 1204 01:28:34,130 --> 01:28:36,670 way back to his days in Pro Wrestling NOAH and the dojo underneath. 1205 01:28:37,110 --> 01:28:40,590 Well, a litany of incredible talents in that regard, but Sabre Jr. 1206 01:28:40,870 --> 01:28:43,570 in New Japan Pro Wrestling stands at the top for a reason. 1207 01:28:44,090 --> 01:28:48,170 and is not going to be looking to fall to anyone, let alone Nigel McGinnis 1208 01:28:48,170 --> 01:28:49,170 tonight. 1209 01:28:50,210 --> 01:28:53,030 Both men very unsteady on their feet. 1210 01:28:53,950 --> 01:28:56,170 But sometimes you see Zack Sabre Jr. 1211 01:28:56,550 --> 01:29:00,470 doing this, and he's goading his opponent into something. Yeah, your rope 1212 01:29:00,470 --> 01:29:01,530 -dope situation, if you will. 1213 01:29:04,270 --> 01:29:05,270 Sabre. 1214 01:29:06,950 --> 01:29:09,770 Sabre, who's bleeding from the nose. Is he bleeding from the nose? 1215 01:29:09,990 --> 01:29:10,990 I believe so. 1216 01:29:12,520 --> 01:29:17,060 One of those uppercuts may have caught him flush on the face. 1217 01:29:18,220 --> 01:29:19,220 But nonetheless. 1218 01:29:24,380 --> 01:29:28,300 Both men undaunted. Both men continue on. But for how long? 1219 01:29:28,840 --> 01:29:33,120 Yeah, I don't think this is a great strategy for Zach Staber Jr. 1220 01:29:33,360 --> 01:29:36,720 Like I said, he's going to do better if he takes Nigel down to the mat. 1221 01:29:42,060 --> 01:29:43,260 Beautiful from Sabre Jr. 1222 01:29:43,520 --> 01:29:44,700 into the bridge. No. 1223 01:29:49,720 --> 01:29:50,720 Oh, now. 1224 01:29:51,260 --> 01:29:53,060 Backslide is attempted. 1225 01:29:53,300 --> 01:29:55,440 Whoa. Very close there. 1226 01:29:56,520 --> 01:30:01,340 Zach escaping the pinfall and escaping with his championship, at least for the 1227 01:30:01,340 --> 01:30:02,380 moment. Oh, both men. 1228 01:30:02,640 --> 01:30:04,180 A similar idea. Both men. 1229 01:30:09,770 --> 01:30:10,970 It could be over here. 1230 01:30:11,190 --> 01:30:12,190 The cover made. 1231 01:30:12,490 --> 01:30:14,890 And Zach again with the escape. 1232 01:30:17,590 --> 01:30:22,250 Nigel McGinnis has not won a career singles matchup since the year of 2011. 1233 01:30:22,750 --> 01:30:28,270 Talk about a career ascension, a resurgence unlike any other if he wins 1234 01:30:28,270 --> 01:30:32,330 gold tonight. I don't like the way Zach Sabre Jr.'s head hit the mat after that. 1235 01:30:33,330 --> 01:30:35,030 You're going to like that even less. 1236 01:30:35,390 --> 01:30:37,390 Nigel swinging for the fences too. 1237 01:30:42,320 --> 01:30:44,860 But see, this is one of the areas Zach Sabre Jr. 1238 01:30:45,060 --> 01:30:51,820 has really improved upon since the first time I met him in 2008, is that he has 1239 01:30:51,820 --> 01:30:53,360 become much more resilient. 1240 01:30:53,860 --> 01:30:57,560 And also, Brian, Zach has been competing regularly. I mean, he's just coming 1241 01:30:57,560 --> 01:31:02,540 off. Wait a second. The crucifix is in tight, and Nigel, able to escape, has 1242 01:31:02,540 --> 01:31:06,160 been competing regularly. So he has those reps inside the ring. I mean, not 1243 01:31:06,160 --> 01:31:10,100 as... A competitor in New Japan Pro Wrestling, but in the G1 Climax, that 1244 01:31:10,100 --> 01:31:14,600 punishing month -long tournament that he just completed. 1245 01:31:15,700 --> 01:31:19,200 Yeah, keep in mind, we are right off the back of that tournament. Zach has to be 1246 01:31:19,200 --> 01:31:22,340 feeling every single bit of that pressure. 1247 01:31:22,920 --> 01:31:27,420 Certainly applied on the lower spine here by Nigel McGinnis. The lower spine 1248 01:31:27,420 --> 01:31:31,960 the arm. I would say one thing that's saving Zach Scaper Jr. right now is his 1249 01:31:31,960 --> 01:31:35,310 mobility. Zack Sabre Jr. has incredible mobility. 1250 01:31:35,650 --> 01:31:37,470 Oh, and into the triangle choke. 1251 01:31:37,830 --> 01:31:44,270 The triangle as Zack Sabre Jr. was able to extricate himself 1252 01:31:44,270 --> 01:31:46,870 from that hold. Now Daniel Garcia. 1253 01:31:47,310 --> 01:31:49,050 What is Daniel Garcia doing? 1254 01:31:49,370 --> 01:31:52,630 Garcia's pushing too many buttons here tonight. He's chirping with referee 1255 01:31:52,630 --> 01:31:57,010 Stephon Smith, but meanwhile. Oh, did Nigel just break Zack's finger? 1256 01:31:57,230 --> 01:31:59,550 He very well could have, and Zack. 1257 01:32:00,450 --> 01:32:03,610 Oh, if he could move his finger, I don't think it's broken. 1258 01:32:03,850 --> 01:32:08,470 Two men who are akin to digit manipulation are Nigel McGinnis and Zack 1259 01:32:08,970 --> 01:32:12,530 Zack maneuvering himself to the bottom rope to force the break. It was that 1260 01:32:12,530 --> 01:32:13,750 London Dungeon. 1261 01:32:14,430 --> 01:32:20,330 It was how Nigel McGinnis won that four -way match to earn the right to kill for 1262 01:32:20,330 --> 01:32:22,030 this. But now Zack Sabre Jr. 1263 01:32:24,370 --> 01:32:26,850 The four count from referee Stephon Smith. 1264 01:32:36,990 --> 01:32:43,990 Now Nigel up on his feet and Sabre to the ropes wait 1265 01:32:43,990 --> 01:32:44,990 a second 1266 01:32:57,610 --> 01:32:58,750 by Zach Sabre Jr. 1267 01:32:59,330 --> 01:33:02,790 Tremendous ring awareness to get the boot on the bottom rope. 1268 01:33:03,470 --> 01:33:08,870 With the up kick from Zach and now into a pinning predicament. 1269 01:33:09,090 --> 01:33:12,490 Oh, no, no, no. Wait a minute. Zach reverses. European clutch to Poole. 1270 01:33:15,110 --> 01:33:17,230 Zach could be so trippy with those pins. 1271 01:33:17,630 --> 01:33:21,790 No matter how much you think he's out, he can catch you at any moment. 1272 01:33:22,210 --> 01:33:25,510 Not quite the European clutch, Walker. I think had he sent it, that might have 1273 01:33:25,510 --> 01:33:26,510 been it. 1274 01:33:33,100 --> 01:33:35,980 Zach reverses. It's quick. It's over. 1275 01:33:36,200 --> 01:33:37,200 It's over. 1276 01:33:39,440 --> 01:33:42,380 That was a beautiful pinfall. 1277 01:33:42,760 --> 01:33:49,760 And this is IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, Zach Tabor Jr. 1278 01:33:50,800 --> 01:33:54,340 Well, the situation is not getting any lighter for Zach Tabor Jr. tonight. 1279 01:33:54,760 --> 01:33:56,040 Zach Tabor Jr. 1280 01:33:57,920 --> 01:34:00,940 remains IWGP World Heavyweight Champion. 1281 01:34:03,150 --> 01:34:09,030 took was a lapse of a fraction of a second for Nigel McGinnis, and Zack 1282 01:34:09,030 --> 01:34:13,170 Jr. was able to leave London as still champion. Yeah, I wouldn't even call 1283 01:34:13,170 --> 01:34:17,930 a lapse. I would call that a beautiful pinfall, because you see a lot of people 1284 01:34:17,930 --> 01:34:22,870 in that sunset flip position, and watch Zack Sabre Jr., the difference to what 1285 01:34:22,870 --> 01:34:28,390 he did. He arched up, put all the pressure of his feet on the arms, on the 1286 01:34:28,390 --> 01:34:29,358 shoulder blades. 1287 01:34:29,360 --> 01:34:33,340 That's a nearly impossible situation to kick out of. And also Glockner with the 1288 01:34:33,340 --> 01:34:39,200 arm through the leg to almost anchor Nigel McGinnis to the championship and 1289 01:34:39,200 --> 01:34:44,200 the canvas and make a defense of his championship here tonight. The better 1290 01:34:44,200 --> 01:34:46,700 won here tonight. There is no disputing that. 1291 01:34:47,080 --> 01:34:51,640 And even Nigel McGinnis showcased that here on the evening. 1292 01:34:52,380 --> 01:34:53,960 Great show of sportsmanship, respect. 1293 01:34:54,760 --> 01:34:56,720 from champion and challenger alike. 1294 01:34:57,360 --> 01:35:00,720 Well, Zack Sabre Jr. is going to be getting ready very soon in New Japan Pro 1295 01:35:00,720 --> 01:35:03,440 Wrestling on the Road to Destruction. Gets it off in September. 1296 01:35:04,180 --> 01:35:09,700 But for tonight, and still IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, the frontman, 1297 01:35:09,960 --> 01:35:10,960 Dennis J. 1298 01:35:12,000 --> 01:35:13,000 Zack Sabre Jr. 1299 01:35:13,420 --> 01:35:17,580 most likely in the future going to have to contend with Kanosuke Takeshi, the 1300 01:35:17,580 --> 01:35:22,580 winner of the G1 Climax Tournament. But as Sabre pays his respects to... 1301 01:35:23,240 --> 01:35:25,180 The great of British professional wrestling. 1302 01:35:25,580 --> 01:35:30,340 Wait a second. Tony Schiavone was about to deliver a special announcement. 1303 01:35:35,440 --> 01:35:36,440 Daniel Garcia. 1304 01:35:40,240 --> 01:35:43,780 Consolation prize there for Nigel McGinnis. But right now, let's go to the 1305 01:35:43,840 --> 01:35:45,100 Tony Schiavone for the special announcement. 1306 01:35:46,100 --> 01:35:52,000 Ladies and gentlemen, tonight here at the O2, we thank you for being... 1307 01:35:52,250 --> 01:35:54,350 Being a part of Forbidden Door. 1308 01:35:54,570 --> 01:36:01,570 And tonight, you are part of the largest pro wrestling crowd ever in 1309 01:36:01,570 --> 01:36:02,570 the O2. 1310 01:36:05,590 --> 01:36:10,910 18 ,992 fans. 1311 01:36:12,230 --> 01:36:15,510 Thank you very much for tonight. 1312 01:36:15,790 --> 01:36:18,090 Many great matches still to come. 1313 01:36:18,910 --> 01:36:20,670 A great record. 1314 01:36:26,349 --> 01:36:30,570 We certainly would have in pursuit of that round number, but there is nothing 1315 01:36:30,570 --> 01:36:35,770 like being a part of all elite wrestling, whether we're in North 1316 01:36:35,930 --> 01:36:39,330 whether we're here in the UK, or we're heading back to Australia. 1317 01:36:40,570 --> 01:36:45,010 AEW is truly a worldwide sensation, and we thank you for joining us. But right 1318 01:36:45,010 --> 01:36:51,010 now, Tecla and Queen Aminata, we saw them battling out of that match on the 1319 01:36:51,010 --> 01:36:54,630 Forbidden Door Zero Hour, and I guess the battle has continued. 1320 01:36:55,390 --> 01:36:59,830 All this while is Tecla and Aminata. Now, look at this, coming through that 1321 01:36:59,830 --> 01:37:00,830 curtain. 1322 01:37:01,390 --> 01:37:06,450 The physicality between these two women, the animosity between these two women 1323 01:37:06,450 --> 01:37:08,370 just cannot be contained. 1324 01:37:10,030 --> 01:37:12,270 The intensity of these two's rivalry. 1325 01:37:15,810 --> 01:37:18,950 Now, Tecla clubbing Aminata. 1326 01:37:20,930 --> 01:37:22,590 How long have they been fighting? 1327 01:37:23,340 --> 01:37:24,600 They've got to be exhausted. 1328 01:37:26,620 --> 01:37:29,820 But they are pulling all the way to the ring. 1329 01:37:31,820 --> 01:37:34,960 Amanata and Tecla has the chance to fight forever. 1330 01:37:35,180 --> 01:37:38,220 Oh, Amanata delivers the headbutt. 1331 01:37:38,680 --> 01:37:42,880 Guys, this is no doubt one of the most explosive rivalries that we've had in 1332 01:37:42,880 --> 01:37:45,720 women's division in over a month. Now, watch out. 1333 01:37:46,400 --> 01:37:48,500 Sky Blue, Julia Hart trying to look madness. 1334 01:37:50,120 --> 01:37:53,540 Having the back of the third. Third point on that triangle. 1335 01:37:54,820 --> 01:38:01,780 Tekla and... Man, now perhaps a three -on -one situation for Queen Aminata. 1336 01:38:01,780 --> 01:38:02,780 could be trouble. 1337 01:38:03,560 --> 01:38:05,660 That's Tekla. 1338 01:38:23,720 --> 01:38:27,560 She's been out of action with injury for the last few months. 1339 01:38:31,380 --> 01:38:37,900 But now is back in explosive fashion. The former women's world 1340 01:38:37,900 --> 01:38:42,040 champion challenging all three guys. How about that? 1341 01:38:42,880 --> 01:38:44,940 And the triangle of that is... 1342 01:38:59,280 --> 01:39:00,280 How does it contend? 1343 01:39:01,220 --> 01:39:04,700 With a fresh and fired up J .D. Hayter. 1344 01:39:07,260 --> 01:39:08,260 Return. 1345 01:39:11,720 --> 01:39:13,660 Wow, J .D. Hayter. 1346 01:39:21,000 --> 01:39:25,900 My fans, coming up next, the three -way match for the AEW World Tag Team 1347 01:39:25,900 --> 01:39:26,900 Championship. 1348 01:39:27,180 --> 01:39:28,460 Bandito and Brody King. 1349 01:39:41,990 --> 01:39:47,150 In this tournament, we took out the monsters that are Gates of Agony. We 1350 01:39:47,150 --> 01:39:48,290 the Young Bucks. 1351 01:39:58,600 --> 01:40:02,760 You're nothing, okay? You're a stepping stone to the hurt for me. But look at me 1352 01:40:02,760 --> 01:40:06,680 now. The almighty Bobby Lashley, the standard of excellence Shelton Benjamin. 1353 01:40:06,680 --> 01:40:09,080 we look like we care who wins? 1354 01:40:09,480 --> 01:40:12,260 These are four incredible wrestlers. 1355 01:40:12,580 --> 01:40:13,580 Gato Frog! 1356 01:40:14,160 --> 01:40:15,660 Flash! But no. 1357 01:40:15,920 --> 01:40:17,400 Shatter! Machine! 1358 01:40:18,080 --> 01:40:19,560 No running! 1359 01:40:20,020 --> 01:40:21,180 30 seconds remaining. 1360 01:40:21,560 --> 01:40:22,940 Dash over the top, Bandito. 1361 01:40:26,960 --> 01:40:29,180 Ladies and gentlemen, the time limit has expired. 1362 01:40:29,520 --> 01:40:34,980 Therefore, both teams will be facing the Hurt Syndicate for the AEW World Tag 1363 01:40:34,980 --> 01:40:37,140 Team titles at Forbidden Door. 1364 01:40:37,380 --> 01:40:42,920 The reason I wake up every single day is to become the AEW World Tag Team 1365 01:40:42,920 --> 01:40:47,780 champion. This is only the beginning of Bravito. We're better than we've ever 1366 01:40:47,780 --> 01:40:48,779 been. 1367 01:40:48,780 --> 01:40:51,140 We are champions. 1368 01:40:51,500 --> 01:40:52,720 And we'll stay that way. 1369 01:41:09,580 --> 01:41:13,820 in the Challengers first, being accompanied by Stokely from Asheville, 1370 01:41:13,820 --> 01:41:17,280 Carolina, at a combined weight of 443 pounds. 1371 01:41:17,760 --> 01:41:19,660 Catch the Axe Horror. 1372 01:41:20,040 --> 01:41:23,420 Catch Booyah FTR. 1373 01:41:26,040 --> 01:41:32,880 Well, FTR, Stokely Hathaway, heading into this match as you saw by 1374 01:41:32,880 --> 01:41:37,800 virtue of the time limit draw with Brody King and Bandito in the finals of the 1375 01:41:37,800 --> 01:41:44,060 AEW. World Tag Team Championship Eliminator Tournament, and these men, 1376 01:41:44,320 --> 01:41:50,520 Dax and Cash, could be on the verge of capturing their third 1377 01:41:50,520 --> 01:41:57,020 AEW World Tag Team Championship, a record currently held 1378 01:41:57,020 --> 01:41:59,700 by Matt and Nick Jackson, the Young Bucks. 1379 01:42:00,320 --> 01:42:04,960 You know, I take a look at these two guys who we all respect as professional 1380 01:42:04,960 --> 01:42:10,560 wrestlers. And it just, it's beyond me, Ryan, why they have turned the way they 1381 01:42:10,560 --> 01:42:15,060 turned. And only two other wrestlers, but to the fans, we saw what that just 1382 01:42:15,060 --> 01:42:16,060 did. 1383 01:42:18,100 --> 01:42:21,840 Yeah, I would argue this, though. Since they've joined with Stokewood, they 1384 01:42:21,840 --> 01:42:24,500 haven't lost a match yet. Yeah, there you go. 1385 01:42:28,240 --> 01:42:30,000 Nick, hurry, baby. 1386 01:42:41,320 --> 01:42:45,800 Yeah, the amount of success these men have had in a very short time just 1387 01:42:45,800 --> 01:42:52,620 speaks to their ability to adapt, to improvise. 1388 01:42:52,800 --> 01:42:56,580 Yeah, and I think you're dead on, Tony, is how well they complement each other. 1389 01:42:56,660 --> 01:43:00,720 They wrestle completely different styles, but between the two of them, 1390 01:43:00,720 --> 01:43:05,320 cover so much ground, it's really hard to prepare for. Brian, I don't argue 1391 01:43:05,320 --> 01:43:08,940 that, but the Venn diagram overlaps a little bit more than you're willing to 1392 01:43:08,940 --> 01:43:09,940 on because... 1393 01:43:10,500 --> 01:43:14,320 Bandito, we've seen him use that power much like Brody King does, but we've 1394 01:43:14,320 --> 01:43:15,880 Brody King take some incredible risks. 1395 01:43:16,120 --> 01:43:17,120 Yeah, he sure does. 1396 01:43:17,400 --> 01:43:19,760 If I was that big, I would just ball people. 1397 01:43:20,440 --> 01:43:22,580 Luke Libre includes a Brody King career. 1398 01:43:25,160 --> 01:43:27,800 Speaking of balling people. 1399 01:43:57,870 --> 01:44:01,310 The mission statement is simple and clear. 1400 01:44:01,810 --> 01:44:03,830 We hurt people. 1401 01:44:04,690 --> 01:44:09,090 And since Shelton Benjamin and Bobby Lashley have come together as a duo, 1402 01:44:09,090 --> 01:44:10,150 have been unstoppable. 1403 01:44:10,670 --> 01:44:12,410 I think they also intimidate people. 1404 01:44:13,790 --> 01:44:15,390 Yeah, these are two scary dudes. 1405 01:44:15,610 --> 01:44:16,610 Yes, they are. 1406 01:44:16,830 --> 01:44:19,370 And, you know, I think they're almost invincible. 1407 01:44:19,590 --> 01:44:23,710 And sometimes it may take two teams to beat them. We're taking a look at two 1408 01:44:23,710 --> 01:44:26,890 teams going against them. Well, but, Tony, in this three -way match, 1409 01:44:28,040 --> 01:44:34,900 The Hurt Syndicate may not even play a role in defending their AEW World Tag 1410 01:44:34,900 --> 01:44:35,900 Team Championship. 1411 01:44:36,040 --> 01:44:40,760 FTR, Bandido, and Brody King, they can end this match without the champions 1412 01:44:40,760 --> 01:44:41,499 being involved. 1413 01:44:41,500 --> 01:44:46,240 Just like we saw earlier, Mercedes Monet took it on her shoulders, made the pin, 1414 01:44:46,260 --> 01:44:47,260 and got the win. 1415 01:44:53,300 --> 01:44:54,920 Felton Benjamin, Bobby Lassley. 1416 01:44:56,080 --> 01:44:57,340 Dominant as champions. 1417 01:44:59,800 --> 01:45:04,880 Yeah, they also have an advantage because FTR and Bandito and Brody King 1418 01:45:04,880 --> 01:45:07,100 wrestled to a 30 -minute draw on Wednesday. 1419 01:45:07,500 --> 01:45:11,820 Put their body through a lot. We saw how much blood Brody King had on Wednesday. 1420 01:45:12,880 --> 01:45:16,600 Yeah, that laceration that opened up on the top of his forehead. 1421 01:45:17,520 --> 01:45:22,040 This is a three -way match. There is no disqualifications, no tags required, and 1422 01:45:22,040 --> 01:45:26,840 now FPR singling out Bobby Lashley. Likewise, Bandito and Brody singling out 1423 01:45:26,840 --> 01:45:28,100 Shelton Benjamin across the ring. 1424 01:45:28,460 --> 01:45:31,020 Yeah, I think that's a smart strategy for both teams. 1425 01:45:31,640 --> 01:45:36,320 You isolate each member of the Hurt Syndicate, and that's your best shot. 1426 01:45:38,400 --> 01:45:45,040 We talked about the newness of the team of Brody King and Bandito. How far have 1427 01:45:45,040 --> 01:45:46,320 they come in a very short time? 1428 01:45:47,210 --> 01:45:53,910 As Shelton Benjamin just fending off the combined attack by 1429 01:45:53,910 --> 01:45:54,910 Bandito and Brody. 1430 01:45:55,630 --> 01:46:00,710 FTR, of course, their tag team history is no secret. 1431 01:46:01,230 --> 01:46:06,790 But Bobby Lashley, this AEW World Tag Team Championship alongside Shelton 1432 01:46:06,790 --> 01:46:13,350 Benjamin, that is the first tag team championship of Bobby Lashley's two 1433 01:46:13,350 --> 01:46:14,350 -long career. 1434 01:46:15,500 --> 01:46:17,860 Oh, FTR just taking out Bobby Lashley on the steps. 1435 01:46:18,600 --> 01:46:21,420 And just to our right, Bandito. 1436 01:46:22,900 --> 01:46:26,940 Seems to have neutralized Shelton Benjamin. 1437 01:46:28,040 --> 01:46:32,080 As we take another look at this, the Hork on the run of Benjamin. Taking down 1438 01:46:32,080 --> 01:46:36,220 now back into the ring, Bandito. Dax Harwood picking up right where they left 1439 01:46:36,220 --> 01:46:39,700 off Wednesday night. And that just happened right after Brody King took 1440 01:46:39,700 --> 01:46:41,160 out by missing that chair. 1441 01:46:42,550 --> 01:46:46,910 I think he caught the chair. He missed something, Benjamin. Right. That's a 1442 01:46:46,910 --> 01:46:47,910 call. 1443 01:46:48,690 --> 01:46:51,730 Bandito. Great body control there by Bandito, Brian. 1444 01:46:52,710 --> 01:46:54,770 And now the backslide. One, two. 1445 01:46:56,410 --> 01:47:02,690 We've seen in the past, Brian, how FTR, they like to be able to shut down 1446 01:47:02,690 --> 01:47:06,450 luchadors to prevent the high -flying offense, but that may be their Achilles 1447 01:47:06,450 --> 01:47:10,470 heel. Yeah, I think it is, and that's one of the reasons they always try to 1448 01:47:10,470 --> 01:47:11,470 it down. 1449 01:47:11,950 --> 01:47:15,810 The FTR, Dax, and Cash, they're better when they've got you grounded, when 1450 01:47:15,810 --> 01:47:17,870 they're in control, when they can put you in a corner. 1451 01:47:18,850 --> 01:47:22,890 But when it's open, and especially when somebody has athletic as Bandito. Look 1452 01:47:22,890 --> 01:47:24,190 at Bobby Lashley. 1453 01:47:24,830 --> 01:47:26,710 Smart move by Lashley, getting the blind tag. 1454 01:47:27,730 --> 01:47:29,230 Yeah, that's when they tend to struggle. 1455 01:47:32,390 --> 01:47:36,530 I don't need to say that, tell you that Lashley is an incredible athletic 1456 01:47:36,530 --> 01:47:40,870 specimen. And look at this. How hard is it to take him down? My God. 1457 01:47:41,290 --> 01:47:43,430 Not only take him down, but keep him down. 1458 01:47:45,870 --> 01:47:48,750 Not only is he strong, he's got incredible conditioning. 1459 01:47:49,110 --> 01:47:50,110 Yep. 1460 01:47:50,230 --> 01:47:51,770 Lashley's vertical suplex. 1461 01:47:54,290 --> 01:47:55,890 Dax. One arm. 1462 01:47:56,210 --> 01:47:58,090 Oh, boy. That's showing Bandito. 1463 01:47:58,630 --> 01:47:59,850 And he can do it, too. 1464 01:48:00,690 --> 01:48:05,350 It is not a position Dax Harwood finds himself very often. Staring right at 1465 01:48:05,350 --> 01:48:06,670 Bandito Excalibur. 1466 01:48:08,970 --> 01:48:10,490 Quick tag out. Shelton Benjamin. 1467 01:48:14,090 --> 01:48:15,570 We have to offer a correction. 1468 01:48:15,810 --> 01:48:18,870 Their tags are part of this match. However, it is still no disqualification 1469 01:48:18,870 --> 01:48:19,870 because it's three -way. 1470 01:48:21,210 --> 01:48:24,810 Yeah, that kind of makes you wonder why you don't just get in the ring and jump 1471 01:48:24,810 --> 01:48:28,510 everybody, right? Right. I was thinking the same thing. Just jump in there. 1472 01:48:29,990 --> 01:48:31,470 Shelton Benjamin now. 1473 01:48:34,070 --> 01:48:36,150 Sending Dax Harwood across the ring. And Dax. 1474 01:48:37,070 --> 01:48:41,550 Clinging on to the ropes, tags out to Bandido. I'm not sure Dax wanted to, but 1475 01:48:41,550 --> 01:48:45,510 it was self -preservation there. But Bandido, Gamadiri, staggers Shelton back 1476 01:48:45,510 --> 01:48:46,510 towards center. 1477 01:48:47,410 --> 01:48:51,410 Talked about how Bobby Lashley captured his first championship, tag team 1478 01:48:51,410 --> 01:48:56,070 championship of his career. Shelton Benjamin, perhaps one of the greatest 1479 01:48:56,070 --> 01:48:57,470 team wrestlers of his generation. 1480 01:49:00,830 --> 01:49:03,990 And now, Bandido with Shelton on the outside. 1481 01:49:04,230 --> 01:49:06,210 And Dito, the top ace with Dito. 1482 01:49:07,030 --> 01:49:12,650 Vandito caught him just at the right time. Had Shelton Benjamin got a firm 1483 01:49:12,650 --> 01:49:14,410 with his feet, I don't think that would have happened. 1484 01:49:15,850 --> 01:49:17,530 Shelton back into the ring. 1485 01:49:18,230 --> 01:49:19,710 Vandito, Vandito crashes down. 1486 01:49:20,010 --> 01:49:22,950 Yeah, and Shelton certainly wasn't going to let him hit him with that twice. 1487 01:49:23,790 --> 01:49:25,810 Now Bobby Lashley in. 1488 01:49:28,350 --> 01:49:31,750 Lashley drives Vandito down. Cover is made. 1489 01:49:31,970 --> 01:49:34,430 Cash Wheeler there to break up the pinning predicament. 1490 01:49:36,190 --> 01:49:43,070 Likewise, for the champions to maybe not play a role in the decision of this 1491 01:49:43,070 --> 01:49:46,610 match, FTR had Bobby Lashley pinned Bandito there. That would have been it. 1492 01:49:46,790 --> 01:49:49,170 FTR's chances go up in smoke. 1493 01:49:49,510 --> 01:49:54,290 Yeah, I think one of the keys for FTR here is going to be to prolong this 1494 01:49:54,290 --> 01:49:55,530 as long as possible. 1495 01:49:56,990 --> 01:50:00,290 When it comes to conditioning, I think they have the best conditioning in the 1496 01:50:00,290 --> 01:50:01,730 ring of all three of these teams. 1497 01:50:04,400 --> 01:50:08,140 And Dito certainly being tested here, bounced off the barricade multiple 1498 01:50:08,180 --> 01:50:10,500 and the apron as well by Shelton Benjamin. 1499 01:50:11,660 --> 01:50:15,500 This is at a point when you're FTR, you want them to get close to your corner so 1500 01:50:15,500 --> 01:50:19,680 you can do a blind tag and tag yourself in so you can get involved in this. My 1501 01:50:19,680 --> 01:50:22,360 goodness. He's just two and Dito. 1502 01:50:23,260 --> 01:50:28,040 I guess ragdolling. Yeah, I mean, I've been in the ring with a lot of strong, 1503 01:50:28,120 --> 01:50:29,120 powerful men. 1504 01:50:29,180 --> 01:50:32,580 I've never been in the ring with anybody as strong as Shelton Benjamin. I've 1505 01:50:32,580 --> 01:50:37,520 heard many people say that. Yeah, I mean, the way that he just lifts you up 1506 01:50:37,520 --> 01:50:40,860 makes it feel like you're weightless. He just tosses you. 1507 01:50:45,220 --> 01:50:47,520 That said, I've never been in the ring with Bobby Lashley. 1508 01:50:48,780 --> 01:50:50,100 He might be even stronger. 1509 01:50:52,600 --> 01:50:53,920 Look at the force there, Excalibur. 1510 01:50:54,400 --> 01:50:57,260 Driving his shoulder into the midsection of Bandito. 1511 01:50:58,740 --> 01:51:02,180 And Lashley just hammering him with those right hands. 1512 01:51:05,800 --> 01:51:08,800 Now stepping on the back of the neck of Brody King. 1513 01:51:16,260 --> 01:51:18,520 Brody on the exit from the ring got caught by Lashley. 1514 01:51:19,370 --> 01:51:22,110 It's a great move by Lashley. Knew he had his man down. 1515 01:51:22,630 --> 01:51:25,630 Just hammer Brody in time to go back and make a tag. 1516 01:51:28,490 --> 01:51:32,490 You know, we talk so much about the power and intimidation, but they are a 1517 01:51:32,490 --> 01:51:36,990 that is seamless tagging in and out. Yeah, you're dead on, Tony. 1518 01:51:38,410 --> 01:51:41,410 The way they tag in and out, their communication. 1519 01:51:42,930 --> 01:51:47,250 Brody King very frustrated watching this match from the outside, but you have to 1520 01:51:47,250 --> 01:51:48,470 imagine, as are FTR. 1521 01:51:49,040 --> 01:51:52,980 Trying to look for an opportunity to tag themselves back in. 1522 01:51:53,280 --> 01:51:54,280 Try to play a role. 1523 01:51:54,560 --> 01:51:55,539 Oh, now. 1524 01:51:55,540 --> 01:51:56,499 Maybe not. 1525 01:51:56,500 --> 01:51:59,820 Yeah. I don't think they want to get in the ring with Hertz Indicate. You know, 1526 01:51:59,840 --> 01:52:03,860 the Hertz Indicate has said this about a lot of the top teams in AEW. They have 1527 01:52:03,860 --> 01:52:07,460 said that the top teams of AEW don't want to get in the ring with them. Well, 1528 01:52:07,540 --> 01:52:11,820 there's an illustration right there, if you will. I think it's a big mistake, 1529 01:52:11,960 --> 01:52:13,600 Ryan. I don't think there's any question. 1530 01:52:14,600 --> 01:52:16,780 I guess Spear Trump's wanting to win the title. 1531 01:52:18,330 --> 01:52:21,890 Yeah, but I think they think if they can stay on the apron, they can break up 1532 01:52:21,890 --> 01:52:26,150 any pin that happens in the ring. There you go. And like I said, I think one of 1533 01:52:26,150 --> 01:52:31,090 their things is to try to take this as long as possible. They have deep trust 1534 01:52:31,090 --> 01:52:32,090 their conditioning. 1535 01:52:34,790 --> 01:52:39,590 Nearly 19 ,000 fans here in London. The record -setting crowd at the O2 saying, 1536 01:52:39,590 --> 01:52:43,630 we want Brody, but the Hertz Syndicate denying them. 1537 01:52:44,300 --> 01:52:48,620 The smart, if unpopular move, Tony. Yeah, and not only that, we just saw 1538 01:52:48,620 --> 01:52:53,220 Lashley taunt Brody looking at him as he tried to elevate his partner. 1539 01:52:53,480 --> 01:52:54,459 Whoa! 1540 01:52:54,460 --> 01:52:55,460 Bandito! 1541 01:52:56,100 --> 01:53:00,060 Oh, and Lashley, looking for that hurt lock, but instead Bandito gets the boot 1542 01:53:00,060 --> 01:53:03,960 into the face, and now making the crawl. 1543 01:53:04,520 --> 01:53:06,200 Lashley tags in Benjamin, and... 1544 01:53:06,829 --> 01:53:10,910 Bandito couldn't make it that final foot to tag in Brody King. 1545 01:53:11,150 --> 01:53:14,690 There's that seamless tag team wrestling we were talking about from the Hurd 1546 01:53:14,690 --> 01:53:15,690 Syndicate. Yes! 1547 01:53:18,550 --> 01:53:20,630 A thrust kick awaited Shelton Benjamin. 1548 01:53:21,370 --> 01:53:22,370 Whoa! 1549 01:53:24,270 --> 01:53:29,050 Torneo caught Shelton high. I think the knee of Bandito may have hit Shelton in 1550 01:53:29,050 --> 01:53:30,050 the face. 1551 01:53:33,370 --> 01:53:36,370 Here at the O2, these people are excited to see Brody King. 1552 01:53:38,469 --> 01:53:42,290 Outside it is Dax. And Cash going to be to see Brody King. 1553 01:53:43,410 --> 01:53:45,550 Not very as Brody. 1554 01:53:46,450 --> 01:53:48,530 Throwing some heavy shots here, Cash. 1555 01:53:48,810 --> 01:53:49,810 Stripping down. 1556 01:53:54,070 --> 01:53:57,150 Benjamin and Lashley go down Brody. King. 1557 01:53:58,170 --> 01:53:59,170 The cover. 1558 01:53:59,390 --> 01:54:00,390 Two. 1559 01:54:01,070 --> 01:54:05,030 Dax able to kick out. No finesse in Brody King. Just raw power. 1560 01:54:05,840 --> 01:54:07,620 Taking care of both members of FTR. 1561 01:54:08,780 --> 01:54:11,200 Hacks of cash stacked up in that corner. Brody. 1562 01:54:11,740 --> 01:54:12,740 The splash. 1563 01:54:17,780 --> 01:54:23,780 Oh, Brody. About to line up that cannonball. Shelton Benjamin intervenes. 1564 01:54:23,780 --> 01:54:26,820 now Shelton in that corner. Brody. The splash. 1565 01:54:31,240 --> 01:54:32,980 Brody. Cannonball. 1566 01:54:39,530 --> 01:54:42,630 He's got Shelton Benjamin lined up, but he also has Bobby Lashley standing in 1567 01:54:42,630 --> 01:54:43,630 his path. 1568 01:54:44,230 --> 01:54:45,230 Whoa! 1569 01:54:46,030 --> 01:54:49,430 I wanted to see this matchup! Bring some on their feet! 1570 01:54:55,190 --> 01:54:56,710 Bobby Lashley, the first. 1571 01:55:07,900 --> 01:55:09,820 First to change levels, the knee to the midsection. 1572 01:55:11,480 --> 01:55:13,340 Brody sent into the corner. 1573 01:55:14,480 --> 01:55:18,600 Shoulder tackle. Oh, Lashley again changes levels. That's time to chop 1574 01:55:18,600 --> 01:55:19,600 the throat. 1575 01:55:23,260 --> 01:55:27,200 Lashley, the hammer throw sends Brody into the corner, but the elbow staggers 1576 01:55:27,200 --> 01:55:28,240 Lashley towards center. 1577 01:55:43,980 --> 01:55:45,540 that we've just witnessed by both men. 1578 01:55:46,160 --> 01:55:51,180 Brody King sends Lashley out to the floor, but Shelton Benjamin strikes with 1579 01:55:51,180 --> 01:55:52,139 thrust kick. 1580 01:55:52,140 --> 01:55:53,780 Shelton, driven suplex. 1581 01:55:55,980 --> 01:55:58,020 One for Dak, one for Cash. 1582 01:55:59,540 --> 01:56:04,820 Bandito, the boot lands on his feet. Backs himself, oh, Paul Curtis very 1583 01:56:04,820 --> 01:56:09,560 got caught, but Shelton Benjamin caught Bandito flush with a damn Brody King. 1584 01:56:10,040 --> 01:56:12,120 What an athlete Shelton Benjamin is. 1585 01:56:12,600 --> 01:56:13,600 Is he unbelievable? 1586 01:56:17,760 --> 01:56:18,760 Maintains control. 1587 01:56:23,320 --> 01:56:25,700 The collegiate wrestling standout now. 1588 01:56:26,140 --> 01:56:28,640 One half of the A .W. World Tag Team Championship. 1589 01:56:29,060 --> 01:56:33,460 Suplex Brody King. A monumental task in its own right, Brian. Absolutely. 1590 01:56:34,740 --> 01:56:38,340 And you can see Brody King, especially after that 30 -minute match from 1591 01:56:38,340 --> 01:56:41,440 Wednesday. Oh, I thought he was worn down. He's still ticking. 1592 01:56:42,480 --> 01:56:43,800 A shatter machine! 1593 01:56:49,080 --> 01:56:53,780 Inadvertent shatter machine by Brody King and Cash Wheeler. 1594 01:56:55,220 --> 01:56:57,120 Do we know who's legal here? 1595 01:56:59,580 --> 01:57:02,860 Is it Cash and Brody? No, we don't. 1596 01:57:03,280 --> 01:57:05,700 I lost track. 1597 01:57:06,960 --> 01:57:10,760 Bobby Lashley sent crashing back down to the floor. 1598 01:57:11,660 --> 01:57:14,160 Brody sends Cash Wheeler in. Cash. 1599 01:57:14,480 --> 01:57:17,000 Topes to his seat of it. The Hurts Syndicate. 1600 01:57:17,560 --> 01:57:24,320 Well, not to Cash, but... For a big 1601 01:57:24,320 --> 01:57:27,020 man like Brody to move like that is unbelievable. 1602 01:57:30,240 --> 01:57:33,340 Like a 747 touching down at Heathrow. 1603 01:57:33,840 --> 01:57:34,840 Brody King. Oh! 1604 01:57:35,240 --> 01:57:38,480 As Bandito was on the ascent, Dax cut him off. 1605 01:57:41,020 --> 01:57:43,660 goodness. Wait, Bandito and Dax. 1606 01:57:43,980 --> 01:57:46,500 This is Bandito's territory, not Dax's. 1607 01:57:47,120 --> 01:57:49,160 Oh, no. Very precarious position. 1608 01:58:09,480 --> 01:58:14,440 Well, referee Paul Turner, the first man out to the floor to check on all six 1609 01:58:14,440 --> 01:58:15,440 competitors. 1610 01:58:21,180 --> 01:58:27,860 And it seems like the Hertz Syndicate, who were on the outside of the pile, the 1611 01:58:27,860 --> 01:58:29,260 first to their feet, but... Oh! 1612 01:58:29,880 --> 01:58:31,320 Beer by Lashley! 1613 01:58:32,160 --> 01:58:34,060 Super kick by Shelton! 1614 01:58:36,280 --> 01:58:39,200 Who looks like Hurst Syndicate is just going to start taking over here. You 1615 01:58:39,200 --> 01:58:43,820 right. They were on the outside of the pile. They took less of the brunt of 1616 01:58:43,820 --> 01:58:44,920 than anybody else. 1617 01:58:50,500 --> 01:58:53,780 Yeah, and now both of them against Brody here. 1618 01:58:54,160 --> 01:58:58,020 Brody's in big trouble. He has no recourse. Nobody to tag out. 1619 01:58:58,240 --> 01:59:02,980 The step -up knee strike has Brody King rocked. And so does the spear from 1620 01:59:02,980 --> 01:59:03,980 Laxley. 1621 01:59:05,420 --> 01:59:08,280 What is this? 1622 01:59:08,640 --> 01:59:12,520 Two guys in New Japan pro wrestling tracksuits. 1623 01:59:13,420 --> 01:59:18,540 Who is two guys from New Japan attacking the Hurts? They're all masked up. 1624 01:59:19,020 --> 01:59:25,960 Inside the ring, Brody King was able to just kick out a Dash Horowitz 1625 01:59:25,960 --> 01:59:26,960 pinfall attempt. 1626 01:59:28,060 --> 01:59:29,320 What's going on? 1627 01:59:29,560 --> 01:59:35,040 I don't know, but there's a champion in the news here by Stokely. Big Stoke. 1628 01:59:35,470 --> 01:59:37,350 Giving the chair to Dax Harwood and... Oh! 1629 01:59:38,410 --> 01:59:39,410 Bandito! 1630 01:59:39,850 --> 01:59:45,330 Catches Dax as Cash sending Bandito out to the apron and... Gommagirian. Oh! 1631 01:59:46,030 --> 01:59:47,470 Oh, did somebody have a pipe? 1632 01:59:47,850 --> 01:59:52,950 Oh, what a counter there by Cash Wheeler as they hurt Seneca trying to contend 1633 01:59:52,950 --> 01:59:54,090 with these masked assailants. 1634 02:00:23,230 --> 02:00:28,510 Ricochet. Yeah, months ago. No, but the Gates of Agony, they were with MJF this 1635 02:00:28,510 --> 02:00:29,510 Wednesday. 1636 02:00:29,990 --> 02:00:34,510 Bobby Lashley said if MJF won the world title, he was going to come after them. 1637 02:00:34,550 --> 02:00:36,310 I wonder if that's why they're here. 1638 02:00:36,610 --> 02:00:41,070 That's a great point. I was thinking even back to when Ricochet offered his 1639 02:00:41,070 --> 02:00:43,730 service to the Hurts Syndicate, and he was rejected. 1640 02:00:43,970 --> 02:00:49,850 Maybe an axe to grind going back all the way that far, but... Oh, Brody King's 1641 02:00:49,850 --> 02:00:50,850 in a bad way. 1642 02:01:55,150 --> 02:01:57,590 An amazing story here, Brian. It really is. 1643 02:01:57,950 --> 02:02:02,550 Just to show you athletic ability. Sometimes trumps being together for 1644 02:02:02,550 --> 02:02:03,550 while. 1645 02:02:07,050 --> 02:02:12,710 Yeah, I'm shocked. I mean, how resilient is Brody King after taking that tear 1646 02:02:12,710 --> 02:02:13,710 shot to the head? 1647 02:02:15,770 --> 02:02:21,010 Well, with the gates of agony and Ricochet attacking the hurt syndicate 1648 02:02:21,010 --> 02:02:23,470 tonight, playing an outsized role in the proceedings. 1649 02:02:24,800 --> 02:02:30,320 Congratulations to Brody King and Bandito as now we turn our attention to 1650 02:02:30,320 --> 02:02:33,260 AEW Unified Championship title match. 1651 02:02:37,760 --> 02:02:42,400 The best big match wrestler in the history of the business. 1652 02:02:42,640 --> 02:02:45,320 The type of match that he's had, the type of battles that we've seen, him and 1653 02:02:45,320 --> 02:02:46,780 Tanahashi, him and Naito. 1654 02:02:47,020 --> 02:02:48,020 Ask Ospreay. 1655 02:02:48,040 --> 02:02:49,780 Ask Kenny. Ask him all. 1656 02:02:50,000 --> 02:02:54,300 Okada is a once -in -a -generation wrestler. But he's facing off against 1657 02:02:54,700 --> 02:02:57,140 never been seen before, and he'd never be seen again. 1658 02:02:57,620 --> 02:03:02,820 And that is me, the most dangerous man in all of the wrestling sports, Jekyll. 1659 02:03:04,120 --> 02:03:10,920 The balance of power had shifted. 1660 02:03:11,300 --> 02:03:16,340 The Young Bucks getting involved in my championship opportunities had paid the 1661 02:03:16,340 --> 02:03:17,340 cost to pay the lesson. 1662 02:03:17,630 --> 02:03:19,710 This is another one of those lessons I'm going to have to teach. 1663 02:03:19,990 --> 02:03:24,150 Now we'll stand in the middle of the O2 arena over the defeated body that is 1664 02:03:24,150 --> 02:03:25,770 Kazuchika Okada. 1665 02:03:26,070 --> 02:03:27,070 Who's house? 1666 02:03:28,250 --> 02:03:29,250 It's my house. 1667 02:03:29,770 --> 02:03:30,770 Bitch! 1668 02:03:32,630 --> 02:03:35,630 This match is big because of me. 1669 02:03:36,170 --> 02:03:38,370 I am the big match. 1670 02:03:38,690 --> 02:03:42,350 It's a big match for you because you are facing off against the most dangerous 1671 02:03:42,350 --> 02:03:44,230 man in all of the league, Wesley. 1672 02:03:44,470 --> 02:03:46,230 You have been witness to history. 1673 02:03:51,950 --> 02:03:53,570 The most dangerous man in A .W. 1674 02:03:53,910 --> 02:03:56,490 Swirstrickland is only afraid of one thing, and that is myself. 1675 02:03:59,610 --> 02:04:00,610 Whose house? 1676 02:04:55,320 --> 02:04:56,320 Well, 1677 02:04:57,680 --> 02:05:01,240 Swerve Strickland drawn inspiration from Mr. Terrific here tonight. 1678 02:05:01,600 --> 02:05:08,560 He cannot afford to be anything less than terrific as he challenges 1679 02:05:08,560 --> 02:05:13,340 the Rainmaker Kazuchika Okada for the AEW Unified Championship, and right now 1680 02:05:13,340 --> 02:05:14,340 is my honor. 1681 02:05:14,350 --> 02:05:18,090 to welcome the Hall of Fame voice of professional wrestling, good old J .R. 1682 02:05:18,090 --> 02:05:21,050 Ross, to the announce desk here at Forbidden Door. Thank you. 1683 02:05:21,710 --> 02:05:23,870 Thanks very much. And, boy, what a crowd. 1684 02:05:24,150 --> 02:05:29,570 What a night for AEW and for all the fans around the world. And this match is 1685 02:05:29,570 --> 02:05:31,690 going to be a classic, in my opinion. 1686 02:05:31,910 --> 02:05:35,390 I know you hear us say that a lot. This is not pontification. 1687 02:05:35,850 --> 02:05:36,850 It's fact. 1688 02:05:38,470 --> 02:05:42,390 Swerve Strickland, Brian, as we've seen over the last few weeks, coming into 1689 02:05:42,390 --> 02:05:43,390 this match. 1690 02:05:43,760 --> 02:05:48,600 with what we can only assume is an injury to his knee, something that 1691 02:05:48,600 --> 02:05:51,300 Okada has seized upon numerous times. 1692 02:05:51,740 --> 02:05:56,900 Yeah, and, you know, Okada's not one to let somebody pass with an injury. 1693 02:05:57,220 --> 02:06:01,260 He's going to attack it. I know that for certain. I had to wrestle Okada with a 1694 02:06:01,260 --> 02:06:05,540 broken arm. He broke my arm, and he also fractured my arm a little bit. 1695 02:06:16,400 --> 02:06:22,720 From Aichi, Japan, weighing 236 pounds, he is the 1696 02:06:22,720 --> 02:06:28,220 AEW Unified Champion, The Real! 1697 02:06:50,460 --> 02:06:57,240 Just a few 1698 02:06:57,240 --> 02:07:02,560 years ago at Forbidden Door that Kazuchika Okada was defending his then 1699 02:07:02,560 --> 02:07:08,520 World Heavyweight Championship representing New Japan Pro Wrestling. 1700 02:07:08,520 --> 02:07:09,900 crossed the Pacific. 1701 02:07:10,100 --> 02:07:15,680 He has joined AEW. He is the first ever AEW Unified Champion. 1702 02:07:16,680 --> 02:07:23,640 And he is a part of the Don Callis family. The thought still to this day 1703 02:07:23,640 --> 02:07:25,380 my stomach, J .R. Yeah, I'm with you. 1704 02:07:26,040 --> 02:07:28,100 Don Callis hurts a lot of stomachs. 1705 02:07:29,020 --> 02:07:33,860 Well, he's about to hurt the three of ours and everybody listening at home if 1706 02:07:33,860 --> 02:07:37,500 joins us at the desk. He's sat down by me. What did I do to deserve this, 1707 02:07:37,560 --> 02:07:38,560 Excalibur? 1708 02:07:39,420 --> 02:07:42,300 Well, he did draw straws backstage and pulled the short ones. 1709 02:07:42,540 --> 02:07:45,360 It's all right, kid. I got you. Oh, thanks, Don. 1710 02:07:47,370 --> 02:07:49,450 You see the AEW Unified Championship. 1711 02:07:50,490 --> 02:07:56,570 It was the match at All In Texas, Brian, between Kenny Omega and Kazuchika Okada 1712 02:07:56,570 --> 02:08:00,110 to crown the first ever Unified Champion. And this match contested under 1713 02:08:00,110 --> 02:08:03,570 continental rules. There can be absolutely no interference from the 1714 02:08:03,890 --> 02:08:05,770 I love that. What are you looking at me for? 1715 02:08:06,470 --> 02:08:10,010 Taking advantage of the technicalities. Joining us here at the broadcast desk. 1716 02:08:10,270 --> 02:08:12,210 I'm a broadcast journalist in this moment. 1717 02:08:14,250 --> 02:08:16,590 We're glad you confirmed that. Right, Dan? 1718 02:08:17,790 --> 02:08:18,790 There you go. 1719 02:08:19,170 --> 02:08:20,170 What's that? 1720 02:08:20,410 --> 02:08:24,050 Fantastic. We were wondering why Callis is going to be here. Now we know. 1721 02:08:24,330 --> 02:08:25,730 He's a broadcast journalist. 1722 02:08:26,970 --> 02:08:28,450 Got my credentials and everything. 1723 02:08:29,630 --> 02:08:31,450 Oh, big right hand. 1724 02:08:31,670 --> 02:08:32,670 You can hear that one. 1725 02:08:33,450 --> 02:08:36,550 And, Brian, much like the match with Zack Sabre Jr. 1726 02:08:36,770 --> 02:08:40,530 and Nigel McGinnis, you've also been in the ring with both Kazuchika Okada and 1727 02:08:40,530 --> 02:08:42,570 Swerve Strickland within the last 18 or so months. 1728 02:08:42,990 --> 02:08:46,070 Yeah, these are two of the toughest opponents I've ever had, like I said. 1729 02:08:46,710 --> 02:08:50,690 Okada broke my arm the first time I wrestled him. And then he fractured my 1730 02:08:50,690 --> 02:08:53,230 orbital bone in a tag team match on Dynamite. 1731 02:08:55,270 --> 02:08:58,210 And then Swerve. I can't say enough about Swerve Strickland. 1732 02:09:00,750 --> 02:09:02,130 Swerve. Drop kick. Okada. 1733 02:09:02,350 --> 02:09:05,490 Put on the brakes. Okada going for a drop kick of his own. Swerve. 1734 02:09:05,770 --> 02:09:07,150 A step quicker. Hip toss. 1735 02:09:07,670 --> 02:09:10,990 Executed center of the ring. Swerve. Maintains control of the wrist. Rolls 1736 02:09:10,990 --> 02:09:12,930 into suplex position. Okada though. 1737 02:09:13,770 --> 02:09:15,450 Finding his feet. Reversing out. 1738 02:09:21,569 --> 02:09:28,230 Drop kick delivered by Swerve Strickland. His 18 ,992 fans 1739 02:09:28,230 --> 02:09:33,850 here in the O2 in London. The record -setting crowd offers their opinion of 1740 02:09:33,850 --> 02:09:34,850 Callis. 1741 02:09:37,070 --> 02:09:38,090 People are ignorant. 1742 02:09:39,510 --> 02:09:41,730 No, they're not, Don. They just have good taste. 1743 02:09:44,050 --> 02:09:48,550 Swerve. Driving Okada into the ring apron. That kick. 1744 02:09:48,930 --> 02:09:50,530 Catching the champion on the jaw. 1745 02:09:52,270 --> 02:09:53,410 And Swerve. 1746 02:09:54,890 --> 02:09:57,170 Swerve Strickland is a phenomenal athlete. 1747 02:09:57,470 --> 02:10:00,230 The problem he has is for some reason. 1748 02:10:06,930 --> 02:10:10,710 What's his problem, Don? He doesn't look like he has many problems right now to 1749 02:10:10,710 --> 02:10:11,709 me. Actually. 1750 02:10:11,710 --> 02:10:12,790 Hold on, Brian. 1751 02:10:16,550 --> 02:10:19,430 That knee that has been... 1752 02:10:19,430 --> 02:10:25,390 But 1753 02:10:25,390 --> 02:10:32,210 it looks like he shook off his 1754 02:10:32,210 --> 02:10:34,210 knee a little bit. It seems to be doing better now. 1755 02:10:36,250 --> 02:10:41,710 Swerve returning the champion to the ring. And Don, I know you are loathe to 1756 02:10:41,710 --> 02:10:42,950 divulge any plans. 1757 02:10:43,550 --> 02:10:48,830 the Don Cal's family may have formulated, but I think it would be 1758 02:10:48,830 --> 02:10:52,810 guess that maybe a big part of the game plan for this match was to attack the 1759 02:10:52,810 --> 02:10:54,230 knee of Stuart Strickland. 1760 02:10:54,470 --> 02:10:58,610 Well, I would be remiss, and I would be respecting people like the great Brian 1761 02:10:58,610 --> 02:11:02,630 Danielson if we didn't go after a knee. Brian, would you agree? I mean, is it 1762 02:11:02,630 --> 02:11:05,330 off limits? I mean, what is this? This is professional wrestling, isn't it? 1763 02:11:05,410 --> 02:11:09,470 Yeah, I would definitely not. It's definitely not off limits, and I think 1764 02:11:09,470 --> 02:11:12,270 smart tactical decision to go after the knee. 1765 02:11:12,640 --> 02:11:17,220 And to test it a little bit, part of what makes Swerve so good is his 1766 02:11:17,220 --> 02:11:21,560 ability, his ability to jump from just about anywhere and kick you right in the 1767 02:11:21,560 --> 02:11:23,100 head like he's about to do right now. 1768 02:11:23,680 --> 02:11:27,080 Swerve to the middle. Copper cut in between the shoulder blade. 1769 02:11:27,880 --> 02:11:31,420 I think Swerve is a lot better out here without Nana. Would you agree, 1770 02:11:31,560 --> 02:11:32,560 Excalibur? 1771 02:11:34,100 --> 02:11:36,880 He's a classic nepotism hire, in my opinion. 1772 02:11:37,220 --> 02:11:39,000 I would have to say that Swerve is. 1773 02:11:39,780 --> 02:11:41,300 Wrestling a little more focused, though. 1774 02:11:41,520 --> 02:11:46,060 That could be due to the magnitude of the task at hand. You better be focused 1775 02:11:46,060 --> 02:11:47,380 against Okada, Jim Ross. 1776 02:11:47,600 --> 02:11:48,600 Do you agree with that? 1777 02:11:48,880 --> 02:11:49,880 Yeah, of course, Don. 1778 02:11:51,060 --> 02:11:52,080 I'll agree with you. 1779 02:11:54,320 --> 02:11:56,160 Now Swerve, fireman's carry. 1780 02:11:56,500 --> 02:11:58,380 Has the champion up on the shoulders. 1781 02:11:59,440 --> 02:12:03,000 And Okada, face first. That top turnbuckle pad. 1782 02:12:04,220 --> 02:12:05,660 Swerve accelerates. 1783 02:12:06,420 --> 02:12:08,680 The boot caught. Okada sweeps with the leg. 1784 02:12:09,520 --> 02:12:13,200 And now Okada, the cannon bolts. 1785 02:12:14,820 --> 02:12:16,240 Okada pulls, excuse me. 1786 02:12:17,140 --> 02:12:20,480 Swerve twisted his knee coming over the top rope. Did he ever. 1787 02:12:20,900 --> 02:12:24,560 Man, he's in trouble. Oh, my goodness. Away from me. And Okada is the kind of 1788 02:12:24,560 --> 02:12:28,880 guy that will exploit it. And who can blame him? Okada. Oh, my God. 1789 02:12:29,180 --> 02:12:30,540 Just about took his head off. 1790 02:12:30,760 --> 02:12:31,760 Yeah, strikes. 1791 02:12:32,080 --> 02:12:33,760 The sliding drop kick. 1792 02:12:34,680 --> 02:12:37,680 As Swerve, we saw him. 1793 02:12:38,240 --> 02:12:41,140 Brian, both of you and I caught a good look at Swerve's face. He was grimacing. 1794 02:12:41,160 --> 02:12:42,300 He was gritting those teeth. 1795 02:12:43,600 --> 02:12:45,380 Jamming his knee. Look at his knee here. 1796 02:12:46,680 --> 02:12:52,300 Normally that's an easy landing for Swerve. He's very athletic, but... Yeah, 1797 02:12:52,320 --> 02:12:57,220 that vault over the top rope is something that has been reliably part of 1798 02:12:57,220 --> 02:12:58,220 Swerve's repertoire. 1799 02:12:59,200 --> 02:13:03,700 And something that I think maybe was second nature to him, Brian, to try to 1800 02:13:03,700 --> 02:13:06,700 that, but the damage to his knee just couldn't support the body weight. Yeah, 1801 02:13:06,720 --> 02:13:07,720 absolutely. 1802 02:13:08,060 --> 02:13:12,040 And I think you see him moving slowly right now, even though he's turned it 1803 02:13:12,040 --> 02:13:13,040 around. 1804 02:13:13,120 --> 02:13:17,860 Oh, but even that strike, he's a great striker. Even his strike isn't having as 1805 02:13:17,860 --> 02:13:19,220 much power as it normally does. 1806 02:13:21,020 --> 02:13:24,340 Those will show you how important your legs are when striking. 1807 02:13:24,660 --> 02:13:28,520 Yeah, absolutely. Even when you're punching, all your power is coming from 1808 02:13:28,520 --> 02:13:29,520 feet. 1809 02:13:29,630 --> 02:13:31,170 From your hips, from your legs. 1810 02:13:31,430 --> 02:13:35,710 This is what makes Swerve so special is he can change gears and go into more of 1811 02:13:35,710 --> 02:13:38,030 a brawling style as we're seeing here. 1812 02:13:38,410 --> 02:13:45,270 That's how he earned that reputation as the most dangerous man in AEW, if not 1813 02:13:45,270 --> 02:13:48,390 all of professional wrestling. Oh, my goodness. What is he going to do here? 1814 02:13:49,170 --> 02:13:51,350 I don't know, but it's not going to be a good landing. 1815 02:13:52,370 --> 02:13:55,330 Swerve thinking potentially pile driver on the step. 1816 02:13:57,519 --> 02:13:59,500 Smartly going to the inside of that right knee. 1817 02:14:00,420 --> 02:14:05,580 Good God almighty. How much damage was just done? 1818 02:14:07,600 --> 02:14:12,620 Well, now, if the knee issue was not enough for Swerve Strickland to contend 1819 02:14:12,620 --> 02:14:14,860 with, now a potential neck injury as well. 1820 02:14:16,520 --> 02:14:18,720 I've always admired Swerve's toughness. 1821 02:14:19,440 --> 02:14:23,160 And that proves just how tough he is if this match continues. 1822 02:14:23,380 --> 02:14:26,740 Swerve took a risk by trying to use the steps. 1823 02:14:27,120 --> 02:14:31,460 And I think that knee just wasn't where it needed to be allowed Okada to do what 1824 02:14:31,460 --> 02:14:32,179 he did. 1825 02:14:32,180 --> 02:14:37,100 Yeah, you could see Okada attacking the knee to transition out of that pile 1826 02:14:37,100 --> 02:14:38,900 driver attempt by Swerve. 1827 02:14:39,540 --> 02:14:40,900 See, and that's one of the things. 1828 02:14:41,340 --> 02:14:46,040 Okada's very patient. And that's why I think he's become the best big match 1829 02:14:46,040 --> 02:14:47,440 wrestler in professional wrestling. 1830 02:14:47,960 --> 02:14:52,020 is because he's so patient. A lot of people, they want to get to the finish 1831 02:14:52,020 --> 02:14:54,540 quickly. They want to pin their opponent as quick as possible. 1832 02:14:54,840 --> 02:14:57,580 That's not Okada. Okada is very patient. 1833 02:14:57,800 --> 02:14:59,220 He will take his time. 1834 02:14:59,440 --> 02:15:03,420 He will make sure an opportunity is completely open before taking advantage. 1835 02:15:04,760 --> 02:15:11,660 Okada, we saw at the end of last year, becoming, without 1836 02:15:11,660 --> 02:15:15,060 a doubt, Don, the greatest tournament wrestler of all time. 1837 02:15:16,170 --> 02:15:18,250 No question, Excalibur. No question. 1838 02:15:18,630 --> 02:15:23,570 And now the first ever AEW Unified Champion looking to fend off Swerve 1839 02:15:23,570 --> 02:15:26,250 Strickland, a former AEW World Champion in his own right. 1840 02:15:27,070 --> 02:15:33,350 Very formidable opposition, but Swerve, the elbow, and now Okada. 1841 02:15:33,670 --> 02:15:34,670 Great anticipation. 1842 02:15:34,910 --> 02:15:36,630 Great counter by the Rainmaker. 1843 02:15:36,850 --> 02:15:37,930 Could be over right here. 1844 02:15:38,190 --> 02:15:41,150 Now the leg hook. Cover is made. Swerve able to kick out. 1845 02:15:41,390 --> 02:15:43,070 Phenomenal counter by Okada. 1846 02:15:43,480 --> 02:15:47,580 Yeah, and Swerve is just a little bit slower than he normally is when he does 1847 02:15:47,580 --> 02:15:48,580 that move. 1848 02:15:50,220 --> 02:15:53,040 Smart strategic plan by Okada. 1849 02:15:53,360 --> 02:15:56,320 And I would have to assume you're a part of that, Don. 1850 02:15:56,920 --> 02:16:00,980 Well, you know, we've talked for weeks about just such an occasion. 1851 02:16:01,560 --> 02:16:05,600 And Okada knows what to do. He's been in big matches almost since he got into 1852 02:16:05,600 --> 02:16:06,600 wrestling. 1853 02:16:07,340 --> 02:16:11,160 I had the privilege of calling many of those matches in his early part of his 1854 02:16:11,160 --> 02:16:12,160 career. 1855 02:16:12,460 --> 02:16:18,920 He hasn't slowed down. He is an amazing athlete. And as Excalibur said just a 1856 02:16:18,920 --> 02:16:23,580 few moments ago, he may be the best big match wrestler of all time. 1857 02:16:24,480 --> 02:16:25,540 Swerve Strickland. 1858 02:16:27,220 --> 02:16:28,460 The elbow strike. 1859 02:16:28,940 --> 02:16:31,800 Changing shots with Kazuchika Okada center of the ring. 1860 02:16:32,500 --> 02:16:35,299 Yeah, this isn't a battle I'd want to get in if I were Okada. 1861 02:16:36,660 --> 02:16:41,600 Yeah, the viciousness of Swerve Strickland is unparalleled. 1862 02:16:42,940 --> 02:16:46,920 Swerve to the midsection. A series of shots now. Swerve rolls through. 1863 02:16:47,120 --> 02:16:48,120 Black liner. 1864 02:16:49,700 --> 02:16:53,459 Here we go. Well, no. I thought Swerve was going to go for the cover. 1865 02:16:53,799 --> 02:16:54,799 Float silver. 1866 02:16:54,860 --> 02:16:58,700 Suplex. And now the whole momentum has changed again. 1867 02:16:59,120 --> 02:17:03,059 Sometimes you can get overconfident thinking, I can always go back to the 1868 02:17:03,160 --> 02:17:06,680 I can always go back to the knee. But you don't want to give Swerve momentum, 1869 02:17:06,860 --> 02:17:08,260 which is what he has right now. 1870 02:17:09,580 --> 02:17:10,860 Well, JR, in addition. 1871 02:17:11,790 --> 02:17:16,430 to swerve, being able to attack the knee, or Okada being able to attack the 1872 02:17:16,430 --> 02:17:22,690 of swerve. Okada also has that rainmaker, that ripcord lariat that can 1873 02:17:22,690 --> 02:17:25,990 the match seemingly within the blink of an eye. And all the fans sitting at this 1874 02:17:25,990 --> 02:17:28,389 desk now have seen that happen on more than one occasion. 1875 02:17:28,790 --> 02:17:32,010 It's explosive, and it wins for him. 1876 02:17:33,129 --> 02:17:36,990 Now, Brian, would you agree that if you're having knee issues, getting up on 1877 02:17:36,990 --> 02:17:41,850 those very unstable ropes is not a good situation for your knee? Yeah, I think 1878 02:17:41,850 --> 02:17:44,070 this is poor decision -making by Swerve. 1879 02:17:44,430 --> 02:17:49,250 You know, I know part of him being the most dangerous man in AEW is his 1880 02:17:49,250 --> 02:17:53,610 willingness to take risks and to go to dark places in his mind and to not back 1881 02:17:53,610 --> 02:17:57,490 away from pain. But then there's one thing about being tough, and then 1882 02:17:57,490 --> 02:17:58,490 another thing being stupid. 1883 02:17:58,750 --> 02:18:02,230 But this looks like it's going to pay off for him if he can hit this. Swerve. 1884 02:18:02,750 --> 02:18:07,150 Strickland takes Okada down, but you see Swerve. 1885 02:18:07,850 --> 02:18:12,030 He came up clutching his neck. Here we go. The cover's been made, too. 1886 02:18:12,670 --> 02:18:16,650 So we've now established it's not only the knee, it's also the neck, which 1887 02:18:16,650 --> 02:18:19,670 started, Brian, with those stares earlier tonight. 1888 02:18:20,570 --> 02:18:21,570 Absolutely. 1889 02:18:22,950 --> 02:18:27,209 Just watch the impact when both men's bodies hit the mat. But Swerve. 1890 02:18:28,790 --> 02:18:30,650 Oh, you can see Swerve bracing. 1891 02:18:31,250 --> 02:18:32,610 Bracing after the impact. 1892 02:18:33,820 --> 02:18:36,260 Okada smartly stepping out of bounds here. 1893 02:18:36,480 --> 02:18:37,900 He was embracing Bryan. 1894 02:18:38,879 --> 02:18:42,660 Uh -oh, uh -oh. Looking for the swerve stop on the outside, but instead. 1895 02:18:43,100 --> 02:18:44,760 Oh, tombstone! 1896 02:18:46,360 --> 02:18:49,520 And just like that, momentum has shifted. 1897 02:18:51,440 --> 02:18:56,700 Okada, there is no delay on that tombstone. No time for swerve to think 1898 02:18:56,700 --> 02:18:57,799 it. Just impact. 1899 02:18:59,080 --> 02:19:00,080 Swerve's head. 1900 02:19:00,420 --> 02:19:05,639 driven into the floor. You know, I'm seeing this, and I know I've called 1901 02:19:05,639 --> 02:19:07,260 the most dangerous man in AEW. 1902 02:19:07,740 --> 02:19:10,459 He's called himself the most dangerous man in AEW. 1903 02:19:10,780 --> 02:19:15,080 But I kind of wonder if Okada isn't actually one of the most dangerous men 1904 02:19:15,080 --> 02:19:20,600 AEW. He's hurt me, he's hurt Kenny, and now it looks like he's hurting Swerve. I 1905 02:19:20,600 --> 02:19:23,780 mean, look at what he's done to not only Swerve's knee, but Swerve's neck. 1906 02:19:24,040 --> 02:19:27,520 We're taking a lot of pieces, Brian, off the chessboard, if you know what I 1907 02:19:27,520 --> 02:19:28,520 mean. 1908 02:19:28,830 --> 02:19:34,730 Swerve Strickland now flat on his back as Kazuchika Okada decides to drop the 1909 02:19:34,730 --> 02:19:37,150 elbow. Big risk, high reward. 1910 02:19:37,830 --> 02:19:41,410 You have the same moves that caused Kenny Omega to spit up blood. 1911 02:19:46,770 --> 02:19:53,150 Now the wrist 1912 02:19:53,150 --> 02:19:54,890 clutch, the Rainmaker. 1913 02:19:56,740 --> 02:19:59,960 Rainmaker at least avoided by Swerve. The back elbows backslide. 1914 02:20:00,760 --> 02:20:01,980 Nope. Swerve. 1915 02:20:03,300 --> 02:20:06,400 Rolled through, but Okada was ready for him, J .R. He sure was. 1916 02:20:06,600 --> 02:20:12,960 It was good strategy, but it was not looking good right now for Swerve 1917 02:20:12,960 --> 02:20:17,160 Strickland. Okada's got great grip strength, J .R., and allows him to 1918 02:20:17,160 --> 02:20:18,160 wrist control. 1919 02:20:18,200 --> 02:20:19,900 And that wrist control is so important. 1920 02:20:21,840 --> 02:20:23,800 There was the beginnings of the rainmaker. 1921 02:20:26,760 --> 02:20:28,760 That was a great counter. Even I could say that. 1922 02:20:31,020 --> 02:20:35,560 Swerve's ability to fight through pain, I would say, is second to none. 1923 02:20:35,960 --> 02:20:39,820 But, Brian, the thing I question is, oh, wait a second, Swerve maintains control 1924 02:20:39,820 --> 02:20:41,040 of the wrist of Okada. He switched. 1925 02:20:41,340 --> 02:20:42,720 He actually switched grips. 1926 02:20:43,040 --> 02:20:46,180 Okada had the wrist, and then he switched the grip. 1927 02:20:48,800 --> 02:20:54,520 Now Swerve with a dazed Kazuchika Okada, and it's his turn, Swerve, to deliver 1928 02:20:54,520 --> 02:20:55,520 the lariat. 1929 02:20:55,580 --> 02:20:56,980 Needs to go back to that knee. 1930 02:20:58,780 --> 02:21:02,760 I think Swerve has to be careful stepping around like that with all of 1931 02:21:02,760 --> 02:21:03,760 different pivots. 1932 02:21:05,440 --> 02:21:07,860 Wants Lyle to catch up with him at any time, Brian. 1933 02:21:10,700 --> 02:21:14,240 You have to wonder how effective those Larrys with the left arm are because 1934 02:21:14,240 --> 02:21:17,900 Swerve is an orthodox striker, JR. Yes, he is, and he is so tough. 1935 02:21:18,160 --> 02:21:22,340 He doesn't know how tough he really is, but we all may find out tonight. 1936 02:21:22,860 --> 02:21:26,640 Because it's going to take amazing toughness to beat Okada. 1937 02:21:26,840 --> 02:21:29,500 As good as you'll ever see. 1938 02:21:29,800 --> 02:21:33,580 Okada could feel the impending house call. Countess with the dropkick, 1939 02:21:33,640 --> 02:21:37,080 Avoids the Rainmaker, but doesn't avoid the second dropkick. Right in the jaw, 1940 02:21:37,200 --> 02:21:38,200 or maybe the throat. 1941 02:21:38,640 --> 02:21:40,920 Great vertical leaping ability by Okada. 1942 02:21:41,600 --> 02:21:44,840 Rainmaker avoided once again. Swerve pops Okada up. 1943 02:21:46,740 --> 02:21:47,740 Swerve, tremendous. 1944 02:21:48,780 --> 02:21:49,780 Good one. 1945 02:21:49,980 --> 02:21:51,360 The door is open. 1946 02:21:51,840 --> 02:21:53,900 And pops right back up to his feet. 1947 02:21:55,160 --> 02:21:59,380 Are we looking at the next AEW Unified Champion? 1948 02:22:00,920 --> 02:22:02,200 Swerve Strickland. 1949 02:22:03,240 --> 02:22:04,620 To the top. 1950 02:22:07,020 --> 02:22:08,980 And the Swerve. 1951 02:22:10,460 --> 02:22:11,460 Delivered. 1952 02:22:12,340 --> 02:22:14,440 His knee got delivered as well. 1953 02:22:15,220 --> 02:22:17,140 Swerve makes the cover too. 1954 02:22:18,020 --> 02:22:21,340 That extra hesitation may have cost him. 1955 02:22:21,600 --> 02:22:24,400 the championship, Brian Daniels, without a doubt. Yeah, absolutely. 1956 02:22:24,800 --> 02:22:27,980 Absolutely. I was thinking that the moment he landed. 1957 02:22:31,180 --> 02:22:32,300 Okada, look how smart. 1958 02:22:32,680 --> 02:22:34,080 Rolling out to the apron. 1959 02:22:34,300 --> 02:22:36,380 JR like a quarterback stepping out of bounds. 1960 02:22:36,620 --> 02:22:37,579 Yes, he was. 1961 02:22:37,580 --> 02:22:40,520 One of the highest IQ wrestlers I've ever been in the ring with. 1962 02:22:42,440 --> 02:22:45,560 There is no out of bounds with Swerve Strickland is the problem. 1963 02:22:46,810 --> 02:22:50,370 Yeah, but at the very least, outside, you can't get pinned or submitted. 1964 02:22:50,650 --> 02:22:51,650 Great point. 1965 02:22:51,830 --> 02:22:56,350 Okada interrupting the ascent of Swerve Strickland. Now catching the eyes. 1966 02:22:58,330 --> 02:23:02,950 Oh, oh, oh, no. That's a horrible position for Swerve Strickland right 1967 02:23:02,950 --> 02:23:06,530 it ever. Worst place that Swerve could be in. The worst place. 1968 02:23:07,230 --> 02:23:10,990 Swerve with that ankle pinned underneath the middle turnbuckle. All of his body 1969 02:23:10,990 --> 02:23:11,990 weight. 1970 02:23:12,380 --> 02:23:16,460 causing the torque to come down, concentrate on his right knee, and now 1971 02:23:16,460 --> 02:23:20,080 weight on his leg. Now we're going to find out just how injured that knee is. 1972 02:23:21,440 --> 02:23:23,340 Okada's got a hold of that leg. 1973 02:23:23,540 --> 02:23:27,480 Watch out. Oh, the knee breaker on the top turnbuckle. 1974 02:23:28,680 --> 02:23:33,880 The last thing that Swerve wanted to see or feel was the knee breaker. Swerve 1975 02:23:33,880 --> 02:23:40,220 has now had his knee torqued by Okada, and he's had an impact blow on the top 1976 02:23:40,220 --> 02:23:43,640 turnbuckle. That was a really smart move by Okada. 1977 02:23:46,260 --> 02:23:52,700 But Okada offering Swerve an opportunity to rise to his feet under his own 1978 02:23:52,700 --> 02:23:53,700 power. 1979 02:23:54,460 --> 02:23:56,220 But now the rain. No. 1980 02:23:56,740 --> 02:23:57,800 It didn't rain. 1981 02:23:58,500 --> 02:24:01,480 Reversal by Swerve. Another house call. This time missed. 1982 02:24:02,220 --> 02:24:03,260 Rolling out. No. 1983 02:24:04,400 --> 02:24:09,140 Swerve. Great counter. Guess we're looking for big pressure there, but 1984 02:24:09,140 --> 02:24:10,140 dropkick again. 1985 02:24:11,600 --> 02:24:17,780 You can hear that all over this part of England. 1986 02:24:18,020 --> 02:24:19,160 Okada can't see him. 1987 02:24:53,760 --> 02:24:56,400 Oh, now Okada. Wait a second. Okada. 1988 02:24:59,100 --> 02:25:00,440 Referee calling for the bell. 1989 02:25:00,680 --> 02:25:03,420 I mean, the match is over. This is completely unnecessary, Don. 1990 02:25:03,640 --> 02:25:04,920 What's the point of this, Don? 1991 02:25:05,200 --> 02:25:07,520 Why didn't you go after Okada, Brian? 1992 02:25:09,520 --> 02:25:15,240 And the point would be taking chess pieces off the chessboard. 1993 02:25:18,730 --> 02:25:23,190 brutalizing the knee of Swerve Strickland after the match was over, 1994 02:25:23,190 --> 02:25:25,390 successfully defended the unified championship. 1995 02:25:25,690 --> 02:25:29,950 You can tell the guy had a successful amateur baseball career as he swings 1996 02:25:29,950 --> 02:25:30,950 back, back. 1997 02:25:53,040 --> 02:25:57,540 And now trying to prevent any further harm coming to Swerve Strickland. But, 1998 02:25:57,640 --> 02:26:00,600 I have to believe the damage was already done. I think you're right about that. 1999 02:26:00,640 --> 02:26:06,320 It's a smart strategy to exploit what you assume is a very injured knee. 2000 02:26:06,640 --> 02:26:11,800 And I think we can safely say that Swerve has a very injured knee. To what 2001 02:26:11,800 --> 02:26:12,880 extent, we don't know. 2002 02:26:14,600 --> 02:26:21,200 Swerve Strickland most certainly going to require some medical attention. 2003 02:26:23,240 --> 02:26:27,540 If he's injured so many people, and if he's injured, the most dangerous man in 2004 02:26:27,540 --> 02:26:34,540 AEW, does that not transfer the title to Okada as the most dangerous man in AEW? 2005 02:26:34,600 --> 02:26:35,600 Oh my! 2006 02:27:23,280 --> 02:27:27,720 raining down on Nana and Swerve, powerless to do anything about it. There 2007 02:27:27,720 --> 02:27:30,720 the security, but they're outnumbered, even though they got a man advantage. 2008 02:27:32,520 --> 02:27:37,780 Security trying to restrain Wardlow. Look at the smile on the face of that 2009 02:27:37,940 --> 02:27:41,220 staring directly at Swerve Strickland. 2010 02:27:45,280 --> 02:27:47,040 Man, this is chaos out here. 2011 02:27:54,380 --> 02:27:56,280 Look at the grip of the security. 2012 02:27:57,880 --> 02:27:59,140 Wardlow is a monster. 2013 02:27:59,360 --> 02:28:05,940 And after Swerve had his knee brutalized by Kazuchika Okada, Wardlow, the 2014 02:28:05,940 --> 02:28:07,020 shocking appearance. 2015 02:28:08,100 --> 02:28:12,840 This is just a demonstration in front of Swerve Strickland, who doesn't appear 2016 02:28:12,840 --> 02:28:14,400 to be able to move out of that corner. 2017 02:28:18,040 --> 02:28:22,540 You have Swerve with all the damage that's been done, forced to be. 2018 02:28:22,810 --> 02:28:25,510 Nothing more than a spectator to the spectacle. 2019 02:28:26,390 --> 02:28:29,670 Ward -Lobos made everyone here a spectator. 2020 02:28:31,210 --> 02:28:32,710 I pray for them. 2021 02:28:32,910 --> 02:28:34,570 A spectator it is. 2022 02:28:35,950 --> 02:28:42,010 As Doc Stanton, our ringside physician, attending to Swerve Strickland. 2023 02:28:43,830 --> 02:28:48,150 Can you imagine Ward -Lobos and Doc Stanton? 2024 02:28:53,200 --> 02:28:54,360 That's an incurable disease. 2025 02:28:56,440 --> 02:28:58,980 I think that's all the confirmation we need, Brian. 2026 02:28:59,440 --> 02:29:05,180 Don's accumulated so much gold, he's had to buy an insurance policy in Wardlow. 2027 02:29:05,820 --> 02:29:12,520 The Don Cowell family continues to grow, but in very dangerous 2028 02:29:12,520 --> 02:29:17,320 ways, J .R. And Strickland looks perplexed, as if, I don't have an answer 2029 02:29:17,320 --> 02:29:21,380 this. And the rest of the family out to welcome the newest member, Wardlow. 2030 02:29:23,980 --> 02:29:29,300 Kyle Fletcher still a TNT champion. This is a group, a family, that has a 2031 02:29:29,300 --> 02:29:31,480 unified championship, the TNT championship. 2032 02:29:31,820 --> 02:29:35,460 The Murderhawk Monster, Lance Archer, and now Wardlow. 2033 02:29:36,160 --> 02:29:40,540 Yeah, and after this coming Friday, Hector Tell might be Ring of Honor World 2034 02:29:40,540 --> 02:29:43,580 Champion. As long as they come out, the worst it gets. 2035 02:29:45,360 --> 02:29:46,940 Oh, wait a second. 2036 02:29:47,160 --> 02:29:52,860 And the G1 winner, Takeshita. The Alpha Canoete Takeshita. 2037 02:29:54,120 --> 02:29:59,300 The man who just a week ago won the G1 Climax Tournament. 2038 02:29:59,580 --> 02:30:04,320 Now their teammates earned the right to challenge for the IWGP World Heavyweight 2039 02:30:04,320 --> 02:30:07,860 Championship at Wrestle Kingdom in January. He said he didn't want to wait 2040 02:30:07,860 --> 02:30:14,180 January. And now family members with Wardlow. 2041 02:30:16,000 --> 02:30:19,020 Man, what a unit this is. 2042 02:30:20,300 --> 02:30:26,320 From the AEW Unified Championship to the AEW Women's World Championship, Athena 2043 02:30:26,320 --> 02:30:28,900 challenges Silas 24 next. 2044 02:30:35,020 --> 02:30:38,700 I am the fallen goddess, the minion overlord, the American Joshi. I am the 2045 02:30:38,700 --> 02:30:44,040 symbol of fear, prestige, and unapologetic power. I am the forever ROH 2046 02:30:44,240 --> 02:30:48,320 Athena. Athena, by virtue of winning the Women's Casino Gauntlet Match at All In 2047 02:30:48,320 --> 02:30:51,800 Texas, she has that contract which she can execute at any time. 2048 02:30:52,020 --> 02:30:57,620 Why don't you sign that contract and come to this ring and fight me right 2049 02:30:57,620 --> 02:30:58,700 now, darling? 2050 02:30:59,400 --> 02:31:03,960 Live on pay -per -view, baby, it is going to be the forever ROH champion 2051 02:31:03,960 --> 02:31:06,730 defeating... Toni Storm in London. 2052 02:31:07,610 --> 02:31:12,690 Since winning the Ring of Honor Women's Championship in 2022, Athena has had the 2053 02:31:12,690 --> 02:31:15,250 longest title reign in Ring of Honor history. 2054 02:31:15,770 --> 02:31:20,710 Athena, you are a history -making, record -breaking woman. 2055 02:31:21,050 --> 02:31:23,590 But holy, you are annoying. 2056 02:31:24,070 --> 02:31:25,890 Athena, you're the good enough. 2057 02:31:26,230 --> 02:31:31,390 Pick All Elite Wrestling is where the best wrestle. Why is this bitch sitting 2058 02:31:31,390 --> 02:31:32,390 the top? 2059 02:31:44,840 --> 02:31:46,820 world champion. Two world champions. 2060 02:31:47,240 --> 02:31:50,360 But between you and I, I don't think you've got the ovaries. 2061 02:31:50,660 --> 02:31:53,960 No door is forbidden to me, Tony. 2062 02:31:54,280 --> 02:31:55,280 Athena. 2063 02:32:39,370 --> 02:32:45,670 Big company by Billy Storks. From Dallas, Texas, he is the ring of honor. 2064 02:32:45,870 --> 02:32:47,630 Who is his world champion? 2065 02:32:47,930 --> 02:32:51,530 The Fallen Giant, Athena! 2066 02:32:55,770 --> 02:33:00,090 Well, JR tagging out. Tony Schiavone tagging back in for this one. 2067 02:33:01,550 --> 02:33:05,570 Athena, exercising that contract. 2068 02:33:06,640 --> 02:33:10,100 The open contract first shot at the AEW Women's World Championship. 2069 02:33:10,580 --> 02:33:16,120 That's she won in the Convino Gauntlet match last month at All -In Texas. 2070 02:33:16,640 --> 02:33:23,360 And now, one victory away from adding the AEW Women's World 2071 02:33:23,360 --> 02:33:28,840 Championship to her already impressive resume. She is so confident. She is so 2072 02:33:28,840 --> 02:33:30,420 cocky. And I guess she has the right to be. 2073 02:33:30,940 --> 02:33:35,300 988 days to win about a Women's World Championship. Here she comes. 2074 02:33:36,200 --> 02:33:37,200 She's timeless. 2075 02:33:42,100 --> 02:33:48,380 And for awarding, from Stage 7 at Warner Brothers Studios, she 2076 02:33:48,380 --> 02:33:53,940 is the AEW Women's World Champion, 2077 02:33:54,520 --> 02:33:59,400 Timeless Toni Doerr. 2078 02:34:00,920 --> 02:34:04,900 The 14th AEW Women's World Champion. 2079 02:34:05,930 --> 02:34:11,470 Winning the title for the fourth time earlier this year at Grand Slam 2080 02:34:13,390 --> 02:34:19,890 Has made four successful defenses in this reign, most recently against 2081 02:34:19,890 --> 02:34:26,430 Mercedes Monet. Handing Mercedes her first AEW career single block at all in 2082 02:34:26,430 --> 02:34:27,430 Texas. 2083 02:34:29,250 --> 02:34:34,290 But now a very different type of opponent, Brian, than Mercedes Monet. 2084 02:34:34,940 --> 02:34:41,020 Athena is a much more powerful and perhaps much more vicious 2085 02:34:41,020 --> 02:34:46,320 challenger. Yeah, I mean, I'm really excited for this match because I think 2086 02:34:46,320 --> 02:34:51,000 it's, to me, this was the hardest match to call of the entire show because 2087 02:34:51,000 --> 02:34:56,080 you've got, Toni Storm has had a long, successful championship run, but Athena 2088 02:34:56,080 --> 02:35:01,960 has had an even longer, more successful championship run with the ROH World 2089 02:35:01,960 --> 02:35:02,960 Championship. 2090 02:35:03,850 --> 02:35:08,590 She just had 30 Ring of Honor Women's World Title defenses against 25 2091 02:35:08,590 --> 02:35:09,590 opponents. 2092 02:35:10,130 --> 02:35:14,510 67 -0 in Ring of Honor, but that doesn't matter to Toni Storm right now. As you 2093 02:35:14,510 --> 02:35:18,690 mentioned, almost a 1 ,000 -day title reign. It's amazing, isn't it? Yeah, 2094 02:35:18,690 --> 02:35:21,750 unbelievable. Less than two weeks, just 12 days away. 2095 02:35:23,480 --> 02:35:27,420 Now Tony Storm avoids the dropkick from Athena and now hammering her. And Amazon 2096 02:35:27,420 --> 02:35:30,180 is now making it easier to connect with your favorite AEW merchandise. 2097 02:35:30,440 --> 02:35:35,240 Sure, shop the show in your Amazon shopping app for access to the AEW 2098 02:35:35,240 --> 02:35:36,340 merchandise store. 2099 02:35:36,640 --> 02:35:40,180 This title match has started off much faster than I would have expected. 2100 02:35:42,960 --> 02:35:46,600 Tony Storm, hip attack, sends Athena crashing out to the floor. 2101 02:35:49,440 --> 02:35:51,080 Billy Starks, irate. 2102 02:35:51,420 --> 02:35:56,640 at how this match has begun and tony heard the footsteps wait a second that 2103 02:35:56,640 --> 02:36:02,340 may be it for starks that may be it for her 2104 02:36:02,340 --> 02:36:09,320 that was a great move by athena incredible drop kick while 2105 02:36:09,320 --> 02:36:12,800 tony storm's attention was diverted and you could see the impact from tony 2106 02:36:12,800 --> 02:36:17,440 storm's body striking that monitor that led board completely shorted it out that 2107 02:36:17,440 --> 02:36:18,440 was the force 2108 02:36:19,440 --> 02:36:21,720 With which Athena hit Timeless Tony Storm? 2109 02:36:23,120 --> 02:36:27,620 Yeah, Athena's a very compact, powerful wrestler. 2110 02:36:29,340 --> 02:36:30,680 Look at that! 2111 02:36:32,900 --> 02:36:37,360 Athena delivers the dropkick, and that's the viciousness. 2112 02:36:39,280 --> 02:36:44,660 You know, I was in the medical room earlier today talking to Doc Sampson, 2113 02:36:44,660 --> 02:36:46,220 was worried about Tony Storm. 2114 02:36:46,590 --> 02:36:50,210 After that pile driver, she took on the steps on Dynamite. 2115 02:36:51,310 --> 02:36:55,850 And she's still recovering after a drop kick like that into the barricade. 2116 02:36:56,270 --> 02:36:58,210 And there you see Athena still working on the head. 2117 02:36:58,910 --> 02:37:03,310 Yeah, a grazing blow, but still you could see Toni Storm feeling the effects 2118 02:37:03,310 --> 02:37:04,310 from it. 2119 02:37:05,450 --> 02:37:06,450 Athena. 2120 02:37:09,330 --> 02:37:12,430 Athena's going to have to stay focused on Toni Storm. Can't turn her attention 2121 02:37:12,430 --> 02:37:15,690 to referee Aubrey Edwards. But look at her directing the attention on the net. 2122 02:37:16,620 --> 02:37:21,400 You know, I think Athena knows that Toni Storm's neck is not doing good after 2123 02:37:21,400 --> 02:37:24,820 what happened on Dynamite. That pile driver on the steps. Athena shoots the 2124 02:37:24,820 --> 02:37:29,240 for the cover. I mean, I think the pile driver on the steps, that may be the 2125 02:37:29,240 --> 02:37:33,400 cherry on top. I think it's the accumulation of punishment over this 2126 02:37:33,400 --> 02:37:37,060 reign as AEW Women's World Champion that Toni Storm has endured. I mean, she's 2127 02:37:37,060 --> 02:37:43,500 wrestling at an incredibly brisk pace in terms of not just title defenses but 2128 02:37:43,500 --> 02:37:45,000 tag team matches as well. Yeah. 2129 02:37:45,640 --> 02:37:47,780 Yeah, it seems like she's never taken a week off. 2130 02:37:48,340 --> 02:37:53,080 Brian, you know all about that. I can tell you, you obviously wrestled many, 2131 02:37:53,180 --> 02:37:56,700 many times on all of our television shows and our pay -per -views, so you 2132 02:37:56,700 --> 02:38:01,640 how the cumulative effect can have an impact on you. Yeah, but, I mean, 2133 02:38:01,640 --> 02:38:04,080 pluses and minuses to it, too. 2134 02:38:04,360 --> 02:38:07,640 The more that you're in the ring, the more comfortable you feel in the ring. 2135 02:38:08,120 --> 02:38:11,960 You know, that's why, you know, that's why I think Toni Storm does it. 2136 02:38:12,680 --> 02:38:15,460 Backheel trip there by Athena and Fenton. No. 2137 02:38:15,980 --> 02:38:17,280 Toni Storm rolls out of the way. 2138 02:38:19,600 --> 02:38:25,480 Nice jawbreaker there, but still Toni Storm putting her own neck and head on 2139 02:38:25,480 --> 02:38:26,480 line with that one. 2140 02:38:27,460 --> 02:38:28,960 Hammer throw to the corner. 2141 02:38:30,340 --> 02:38:32,180 Athena! There's the power. 2142 02:38:33,070 --> 02:38:34,090 From the fallen goddess. 2143 02:38:34,350 --> 02:38:38,310 Anyone that's wrestled her will tell you. She may be the hardest hitting 2144 02:38:38,370 --> 02:38:41,390 That we have seen in a long long time. Look Billy Stark still down. 2145 02:38:42,770 --> 02:38:44,490 Oh my goodness. 2146 02:38:45,050 --> 02:38:49,170 I'm not sure I've ever seen that. Where Athena driving the head. 2147 02:38:49,390 --> 02:38:50,450 Of Toni Storm. 2148 02:38:50,790 --> 02:38:51,790 And now. 2149 02:38:52,930 --> 02:38:54,130 Storm repeatedly. 2150 02:38:56,030 --> 02:38:58,290 Being driven into the steel ring post. 2151 02:38:59,390 --> 02:39:00,390 Athena. 2152 02:39:03,330 --> 02:39:04,370 Already celebrating. 2153 02:39:06,110 --> 02:39:10,130 She knows she can celebrate. She knows she can take her time. Repeated shots on 2154 02:39:10,130 --> 02:39:12,970 the ring post will keep your opponent down for quite a while. 2155 02:39:15,050 --> 02:39:20,710 We talked about the frequency of wrestling and how that can be a benefit 2156 02:39:20,710 --> 02:39:24,070 Nigel McGuinness was challenging Zack Sabre Jr. earlier in this broadcast. 2157 02:39:26,510 --> 02:39:32,050 Nigel not competing quite as regularly and it really seemed to catch him to 2158 02:39:32,050 --> 02:39:36,390 him. Tony Storm and Athena both on very equal footing in terms of the frequency 2159 02:39:36,390 --> 02:39:37,610 in which they compete. Yeah. 2160 02:39:38,270 --> 02:39:44,110 Yeah, but one of the things that I think is that when you're the world champion, 2161 02:39:44,330 --> 02:39:45,790 everybody's gunning for you. 2162 02:39:46,090 --> 02:39:50,510 Every single week in every tag match, every singles match, Tony Storm has done 2163 02:39:50,510 --> 02:39:54,430 how many eliminator matches, and all of those women are gunning for it. They 2164 02:39:54,430 --> 02:39:58,230 want to beat Tony Storm because they want a shot at the AEW Women's World 2165 02:39:58,230 --> 02:39:59,230 Championship. 2166 02:39:59,580 --> 02:40:03,760 You know, one of the things Athena has mentioned is that she's borderline 2167 02:40:03,760 --> 02:40:08,100 insulted by Toni Storm, just her very persona. 2168 02:40:08,440 --> 02:40:13,240 The whole idea that she thinks that Toni Storm is a joke, and she wants to 2169 02:40:13,240 --> 02:40:17,360 introduce some more violence into the AEW women's division, and we're seeing 2170 02:40:17,360 --> 02:40:20,040 that here with the way that she's attacking Toni Storm's neck. 2171 02:40:23,160 --> 02:40:25,960 A lot of posturing, a lot of celebrating here. 2172 02:40:27,260 --> 02:40:29,020 Tony Storm, the roll -up. Shoot. 2173 02:40:29,940 --> 02:40:34,980 Athena able to kick out, but Tony Storm telegraphing that or maybe not trying to 2174 02:40:34,980 --> 02:40:36,980 get Athena into the position to hammer down with those elbows. 2175 02:40:37,640 --> 02:40:41,700 Athena off the ropes. Oh, Tony Storm face first in the middle turnbuckle. 2176 02:40:42,040 --> 02:40:45,940 Great move that time by Athena when it looked like Tony Storm was mounting 2177 02:40:45,940 --> 02:40:46,940 somewhat of a comeback. 2178 02:40:47,460 --> 02:40:51,000 That would not be the case here. You can tell just by the facial expression, the 2179 02:40:51,000 --> 02:40:54,900 body language of Tony Storm that she is in a world of trouble. Athena. 2180 02:40:56,360 --> 02:41:02,180 With the AEW Women's World Champion at a disadvantage, and now mocking the 2181 02:41:02,180 --> 02:41:07,080 champion, Athena may be looking to deliver a hip attack of her own, but 2182 02:41:07,080 --> 02:41:10,340 Storm coming out, countering out of the corner. 2183 02:41:12,800 --> 02:41:16,740 Toni Storm, Richmond Suplex, the bridge, two. 2184 02:41:17,900 --> 02:41:22,480 Yeah, Athena is wrestling this match like she doesn't respect Toni Storm, and 2185 02:41:22,480 --> 02:41:26,160 think that's a mistake. I think one of the things that Toni Storm does so well 2186 02:41:26,160 --> 02:41:31,480 is that she's got this peculiar side for sure, but I think it disarms her 2187 02:41:31,480 --> 02:41:34,100 opponents to not taking her as seriously as they should. 2188 02:41:34,660 --> 02:41:38,540 Now, Athena said going into this match she thought Toni Storm was so overrated, 2189 02:41:38,620 --> 02:41:44,420 which obviously is not the case. I mean, you can't... Nice trip by Athena as 2190 02:41:44,420 --> 02:41:47,140 Toni Storm getting turned around. 2191 02:41:47,740 --> 02:41:48,740 Neck breaker. 2192 02:41:49,040 --> 02:41:51,120 And butterfly suplex. 2193 02:41:54,540 --> 02:42:00,820 Delivered by Athena. Yes, he is just full, brimming with confidence here. 2194 02:42:01,020 --> 02:42:04,940 Yeah, but I think she's not taking Toni Storm seriously enough. 2195 02:42:06,740 --> 02:42:10,040 Yeah, full was right there, Excalibur. Full of. 2196 02:42:10,420 --> 02:42:11,960 Athena to the top. 2197 02:42:12,430 --> 02:42:16,350 Could be poised to deliver the O -face to that already compromised neck. Uptime 2198 02:42:16,350 --> 02:42:18,890 with Toney. Scores, but Toney turns it around. 2199 02:42:19,130 --> 02:42:20,130 One, two. 2200 02:42:20,530 --> 02:42:21,530 No. 2201 02:42:24,430 --> 02:42:25,490 Here she comes. 2202 02:42:25,710 --> 02:42:26,910 Oh, there she went. 2203 02:42:27,290 --> 02:42:30,450 Slamming the mat. Got to her feet, but went right back down quickly. 2204 02:42:30,690 --> 02:42:35,290 Yeah, I have to think her neck is really bothering her. 2205 02:42:36,990 --> 02:42:41,190 The accumulative damage of all the matches that she's done. The pile driver 2206 02:42:41,190 --> 02:42:45,440 Wednesday. All the attacks Athena's done on her neck thus far in this match. 2207 02:42:46,280 --> 02:42:48,060 Oh, but the cross -faced chicken wing. 2208 02:42:48,320 --> 02:42:53,900 Yeah, that TCM chicken wing, as Tony likes to call it, Athena rolling 2209 02:42:53,980 --> 02:42:54,980 But, oh, wait, Storm. 2210 02:42:56,040 --> 02:42:57,540 Searching for Storm. Zero Athena. 2211 02:42:57,840 --> 02:42:59,600 And stand back suplex. 2212 02:42:59,840 --> 02:43:01,920 Right on the back of the neck again. 2213 02:43:03,920 --> 02:43:07,860 Yeah, Tony Storm holding the back of her neck, and she got up. But look at her 2214 02:43:07,860 --> 02:43:09,080 get up. Tony counters. 2215 02:43:10,050 --> 02:43:11,050 DDT Athena. 2216 02:43:11,990 --> 02:43:16,130 Almost cartwheeling off the top of her head. And now Tiger Driver. One. 2217 02:43:16,650 --> 02:43:17,650 Two. 2218 02:43:18,990 --> 02:43:23,670 And Toni Storm moving with some urgency. Dare I say desperation, Brian. 2219 02:43:23,910 --> 02:43:25,570 Yeah, I definitely think it's desperation. 2220 02:43:25,890 --> 02:43:29,890 Look at how long it's taking her to get up. Even after she was just on offense. 2221 02:43:30,070 --> 02:43:31,630 And she's clutching at her neck. 2222 02:43:36,099 --> 02:43:39,760 Yeah, she's in a lot of pain. And you can tell. So as somebody who's had a 2223 02:43:39,760 --> 02:43:44,440 history of neck issues, you can tell when somebody, she's not using her right 2224 02:43:44,440 --> 02:43:46,300 arm as much as she normally does. 2225 02:43:47,060 --> 02:43:51,100 And I wonder if she's getting that pain shooting down her right arm. So, Brian, 2226 02:43:51,200 --> 02:43:55,920 when you have this neck pain and you're wrestling for a big, big match in a big 2227 02:43:55,920 --> 02:43:58,600 arena, what do you do to get yourself back into it? Is there anything you can 2228 02:43:58,600 --> 02:44:01,320 do? I mean, you just hope the adrenaline comes through. 2229 02:44:02,030 --> 02:44:05,450 And then you've just got to tough it out. I mean, you have to become one with 2230 02:44:05,450 --> 02:44:09,230 the pain. And I think Toni Storm has been very good at that. Becoming one 2231 02:44:09,230 --> 02:44:13,050 the pain. We've seen it in the matches that she's had this year. 2232 02:44:13,710 --> 02:44:18,150 Where she's been beaten bloody and bruised. And she still comes out to win. 2233 02:44:18,890 --> 02:44:23,290 Athena changing levels with the attacks. Toni Storm changing tact with the 2234 02:44:23,290 --> 02:44:26,590 Mongolian chop. Athena tried to escape between the legs of Toni Storm. Does so, 2235 02:44:26,670 --> 02:44:30,010 but finds herself on the receiving end of yet another Mongolian chop. 2236 02:44:31,530 --> 02:44:38,410 And Storm went for the boot. Athena avoids. Oh, thrust kick on target. Storm 2237 02:44:38,410 --> 02:44:42,150 dazed. And now, perhaps the knockout below. Two. 2238 02:44:42,390 --> 02:44:43,390 And whoo. 2239 02:44:44,590 --> 02:44:50,250 Athena was maneuvering over along the left side of Tony's body. And Tony got 2240 02:44:50,250 --> 02:44:56,450 right side up. The power in that elbow. And that landed flush on the jaw of Tony 2241 02:44:56,450 --> 02:44:57,450 Storm. 2242 02:44:57,590 --> 02:44:59,690 Billy Starks back up to her feet. 2243 02:45:01,210 --> 02:45:05,870 Storm Zero Piledriver in the early moments. This was an incredibly 2244 02:45:05,870 --> 02:45:07,170 combination by Athena. 2245 02:45:11,310 --> 02:45:15,930 Back into live action. We saw Toni Storm clutching that neck. 2246 02:45:24,190 --> 02:45:27,010 See, you don't see Athena playing around now. 2247 02:45:27,410 --> 02:45:29,790 She knows how serious this match is. 2248 02:45:30,490 --> 02:45:36,170 oh tony storm anticipation up to the apron 2249 02:45:36,170 --> 02:45:42,550 flying in almost like a rider kick into the teeth 2250 02:45:42,550 --> 02:45:48,350 of tony storm athena 2251 02:45:48,350 --> 02:45:54,970 from the ropes but athena landed on her feet and now pinning for dickerman 2252 02:45:54,970 --> 02:45:57,630 athena not done yet showing her power 2253 02:46:00,520 --> 02:46:03,160 Storm able to break free. Strong legs did that. 2254 02:46:04,400 --> 02:46:05,400 Now. 2255 02:46:05,840 --> 02:46:08,060 Whoa. Oh, my God. 2256 02:46:08,280 --> 02:46:11,880 And look at this. Directly into the submission, Athena. 2257 02:46:13,080 --> 02:46:18,640 There's a reason why Athena has been the ROH Women's Champion for almost 1 ,000 2258 02:46:18,640 --> 02:46:21,480 days. Yeah, we're seeing it. We're seeing it right here. 2259 02:46:22,680 --> 02:46:28,780 She's taking Toni Storm to school. A version of the Koji Clutch cinched in 2260 02:46:28,780 --> 02:46:33,790 tight. Toni Storm, she's got her eye on the bottom rope, but can't she make it? 2261 02:46:33,830 --> 02:46:36,330 Can't she make the desperate crawl to force the break? 2262 02:46:36,990 --> 02:46:40,610 Oh, she did. Just rotated her hips to the left. 2263 02:46:41,490 --> 02:46:47,070 And now Toni Storm was able to get Athena into a pinning predicament, but 2264 02:46:47,070 --> 02:46:50,030 ultimately that's what forced Athena to break the hold. 2265 02:46:50,270 --> 02:46:54,210 It's been a great women's match, and needless to say, I think right now 2266 02:46:54,210 --> 02:46:57,630 has been mostly in the driver's seat here. Wouldn't you guys agree? Oh, yeah. 2267 02:46:58,070 --> 02:47:00,660 She's taking... control of 70 % of this match. 2268 02:47:00,920 --> 02:47:01,920 Uppercut avoided. 2269 02:47:02,020 --> 02:47:03,220 Chicken wing cinched in. 2270 02:47:04,620 --> 02:47:07,140 Now Athena, though. 2271 02:47:08,200 --> 02:47:11,880 Yeah, you can tell, though, there wasn't much strength behind that chicken wing. 2272 02:47:12,460 --> 02:47:16,920 You know, that's what happens sometimes when your neck gets attacked for so long 2273 02:47:16,920 --> 02:47:18,760 is you start losing strength in your arms. 2274 02:47:19,020 --> 02:47:20,160 And now Athena. 2275 02:47:20,700 --> 02:47:26,420 To a seat of full extension by the fallen goddess. 2276 02:47:28,430 --> 02:47:32,270 Oh, is she going for another pile driver on the steps? Exactly. Great call. This 2277 02:47:32,270 --> 02:47:33,730 is what hurt Toni Storm. 2278 02:47:35,450 --> 02:47:39,650 I mean, that pile driver on the steps on Dynamite, that was brutal. 2279 02:47:39,990 --> 02:47:40,990 Less than a week ago. 2280 02:47:42,050 --> 02:47:44,490 Oh, biting. There you go. Biting that knee. 2281 02:47:45,650 --> 02:47:46,650 Toni Storm. 2282 02:47:46,790 --> 02:47:52,030 Athena had the boot caught in the face of Athena going down into the steps. 2283 02:47:52,350 --> 02:47:55,270 And now Athena's turn to meet the parent. And that fixed everything. 2284 02:47:56,520 --> 02:47:57,620 Huge save by Toni. 2285 02:47:57,920 --> 02:48:01,160 She needed that. She needed that to turn things around. 2286 02:48:03,520 --> 02:48:05,920 And Athena returned to the ring. Toni Storm. 2287 02:48:07,320 --> 02:48:12,420 She needs to move fast to try to press this advantage on Athena. Athena so 2288 02:48:12,420 --> 02:48:15,160 nimble. Finds her feet. Toni Storm though. 2289 02:48:15,560 --> 02:48:18,160 Headbutt. Athena's dagger. Storm zero. 2290 02:48:18,480 --> 02:48:19,560 That's got to do it. 2291 02:48:24,430 --> 02:48:27,990 That was a monumental kick out. Tony can't believe it. 2292 02:48:28,630 --> 02:48:33,590 Yeah, but she needed that Storm Zero to equalize the playing field here. 2293 02:48:36,850 --> 02:48:40,150 If I were her, I'd go right after Athena's neck right now. 2294 02:48:40,570 --> 02:48:44,410 Don't waste your time. Go right back to that cross -faced chicken wing and 2295 02:48:44,410 --> 02:48:45,410 attack the neck. 2296 02:48:45,430 --> 02:48:49,590 Yeah, she went to the other ropes, did Tony, and that enabled Athena to go 2297 02:48:49,590 --> 02:48:53,310 outside. Yeah, she might not be thinking straight, to be honest. 2298 02:48:53,930 --> 02:48:58,750 Athena trying to prevent herself from being pulled to the center of the ring. 2299 02:48:58,830 --> 02:48:59,830 But Toni Storm. 2300 02:49:01,050 --> 02:49:04,470 Now Toni Storm dragging Athena out. And, Brian, this may be the continued 2301 02:49:04,470 --> 02:49:05,670 assault on the neck of Athena. 2302 02:49:06,530 --> 02:49:09,270 As Billie starts. Look at that. Disrupts the footing. 2303 02:49:09,530 --> 02:49:13,190 Oh, come on. I didn't touch you. I didn't do anything. 2304 02:49:13,570 --> 02:49:14,750 You did this yourself. 2305 02:49:15,610 --> 02:49:17,250 She said she didn't touch Toni Storm. 2306 02:49:19,110 --> 02:49:21,550 Oh, look at Athena. What's Athena going to do? 2307 02:49:21,930 --> 02:49:22,930 Athena. 2308 02:49:27,690 --> 02:49:30,190 Tony needs to try to stay on the outside if she can. 2309 02:49:30,790 --> 02:49:37,070 It's all coming over. Athena coming down like a guillotine across the neck 2310 02:49:37,070 --> 02:49:39,170 of timeless Tony Storm. 2311 02:49:39,630 --> 02:49:41,090 Tony Storm looks out. 2312 02:49:41,830 --> 02:49:43,550 Athena's hurt as well, apparently. 2313 02:49:44,810 --> 02:49:49,990 Mina Shirakawa, as soon as Billy Stark brought the chair from underneath the 2314 02:49:49,990 --> 02:49:52,290 ring, Shirakawa intervened. 2315 02:49:58,830 --> 02:50:04,510 Foot race for Billy Sarks to try to get free from Mina Shirakawa. Right now, 2316 02:50:04,570 --> 02:50:06,250 Athena, the challenger with the advantage. 2317 02:50:06,530 --> 02:50:08,970 Yeah, Mina might have just saved Tony from permanent injury. 2318 02:50:13,110 --> 02:50:14,110 Reverse. Two. 2319 02:50:15,370 --> 02:50:17,210 And. Oh, uppercut. 2320 02:50:19,530 --> 02:50:22,150 Underneath the jaw. Time was Tony Storm, but the hammer throw reversed. 2321 02:50:22,370 --> 02:50:26,470 Athena coming in looking for her old face. No. Oh, she caught it. Look at 2322 02:50:26,570 --> 02:50:27,570 Chicken wing. 2323 02:50:27,690 --> 02:50:28,690 Oh. 2324 02:50:50,030 --> 02:50:54,910 Storm! What an incredible performance by Toni Storm! 2325 02:50:55,310 --> 02:50:57,490 Got him through the neck injury! 2326 02:51:01,350 --> 02:51:07,810 Tremendous poise, perseverance shown by the four -time and 2327 02:51:07,810 --> 02:51:14,670 still AEW Women's World Champion, timeless Toni Storm! 2328 02:51:15,310 --> 02:51:18,530 Her 18th win here in this calendar year. 2329 02:51:19,600 --> 02:51:22,720 Great effort. You have to agree, Brian Danielson. Bye, Athena. 2330 02:51:26,600 --> 02:51:33,420 Well, from the AEW Women's World Championship to the AEW Men's World 2331 02:51:33,420 --> 02:51:34,420 Championship. 2332 02:51:35,280 --> 02:51:41,960 Coming up next, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, MJF, will 2333 02:51:41,960 --> 02:51:47,100 challenge Hagman Adam Page for the richest prize in our sport. 2334 02:51:52,080 --> 02:51:53,520 of the world. 2335 02:51:53,980 --> 02:51:55,260 A changing landscape. 2336 02:51:55,560 --> 02:51:59,020 The most hated man in professional wrestling has his contract. 2337 02:51:59,360 --> 02:52:03,560 There are a line of men in front of you for a chapter four championship. One of 2338 02:52:03,560 --> 02:52:07,820 them, someone named Mark Briscoe. You would have to look me in the eye and 2339 02:52:07,820 --> 02:52:11,880 me you were executing your casino gauntlet contract. 2340 02:52:12,280 --> 02:52:18,340 I'd rather be looked at as the devil than be paraded around and be a false 2341 02:52:18,340 --> 02:52:25,270 like you. Because unlike you, I am real. He's trying to goad Hangman into giving 2342 02:52:25,270 --> 02:52:28,630 him that shot, keeping that contract as an insurance policy. Sign your contract, 2343 02:52:28,730 --> 02:52:33,110 but you won't take your shot because you are afraid. 2344 02:52:33,610 --> 02:52:37,010 Forbidden door, I execute that contract. 2345 02:52:37,330 --> 02:52:43,110 I have always looked up to the Briscoes. You are at your most vulnerable when 2346 02:52:43,110 --> 02:52:45,610 you're angry. Say hello to your vulnerability. 2347 02:52:46,630 --> 02:52:48,030 So here are the three demands. 2348 02:52:49,050 --> 02:52:53,330 Number one, the title can change hands via disqualification. Number two, the 2349 02:52:53,330 --> 02:52:59,070 title can change hands via count -out. And number three, I do not have to use 2350 02:52:59,070 --> 02:53:03,510 contract in order to get my match at Forbidden Door. 2351 02:53:03,930 --> 02:53:08,130 We're going to find out if the people like it when MJF lights things on fire 2352 02:53:08,130 --> 02:53:11,550 much as they do when their hero hangman goes. Fine, you got it! 2353 02:53:12,010 --> 02:53:16,730 MJF! You know that you don't have what it takes to take... 2354 02:53:17,000 --> 02:53:22,280 This championship away from me. You insecure, gutless pal. 2355 02:54:11,720 --> 02:54:18,580 the former AEW world champion, the man who owned the longest 2356 02:54:18,580 --> 02:54:24,340 reign in the history of that title, Maxwell Jacob Freeman, MJF, 2357 02:54:24,500 --> 02:54:30,360 using very, very underhanded tactics 2358 02:54:30,360 --> 02:54:36,560 to get this match with Hangman Adam Page. 2359 02:54:42,380 --> 02:54:48,240 a match where MJF was able to accept the stipulations himself. 2360 02:54:58,700 --> 02:55:02,440 The AEW World Championship typically can't change hands on count -under 2361 02:55:02,440 --> 02:55:03,440 disqualification. 2362 02:55:04,140 --> 02:55:07,700 But Hagman had a page. He was forced to agree to that stipulation and also the 2363 02:55:07,700 --> 02:55:11,440 stipulation that MJF didn't have to do that open contract. 2364 02:55:13,160 --> 02:55:19,360 to challenge for the AEW World Championship, all because of the 2365 02:55:19,360 --> 02:55:23,540 MJF, ricocheting in the gates of agony, had Mark Briscoe in. 2366 02:55:27,980 --> 02:55:30,020 What a great champion Hangman has been. 2367 02:55:32,700 --> 02:55:37,220 But right now, to make it official, let's head to the ring, and the Dapper 2368 02:55:37,220 --> 02:55:39,160 Yapper, Justin Roberts. 2369 02:56:02,800 --> 02:56:07,000 the title can change hands on a count -out or disqualification. 2370 02:56:08,140 --> 02:56:12,660 Introducing at this time, the challenger from Plainview, Long Island, New York, 2371 02:56:12,800 --> 02:56:19,160 weighing 226 pounds, he is the CMLL World Champion, 2372 02:56:19,500 --> 02:56:23,500 next with Jacob Friedman, MJ! 2373 02:56:58,380 --> 02:57:05,220 The man that finally broke the grip of Jon Moxley from 2374 02:57:05,220 --> 02:57:11,860 around the neck of all elite wrestling just over a month ago now 2375 02:57:11,860 --> 02:57:18,540 could be on the precipice of losing the AEW World Championship to one of the 2376 02:57:18,540 --> 02:57:21,380 most odious individuals to ever walk the earth. 2377 02:57:21,640 --> 02:57:26,520 MJF told Vice recently, he said, I feel like this is the reason God put me on 2378 02:57:26,520 --> 02:57:27,520 this earth. 2379 02:57:27,580 --> 02:57:28,539 To be a champion. 2380 02:57:28,540 --> 02:57:31,140 Well, you get a chance here to prove it. 2381 02:57:33,400 --> 02:57:36,600 Yeah, he wants to be champion, but without actually having to earn it. 2382 02:57:38,980 --> 02:57:42,220 That's one of the things that I'm most disgusted by about MJF. 2383 02:57:44,800 --> 02:57:45,800 Yeah, one of them. 2384 02:57:46,560 --> 02:57:48,280 There's a lot of things to be disgusted of. 2385 02:57:49,380 --> 02:57:53,840 Yeah, I mean, that's why, you know, I sought out Hangman Adam Page earlier 2386 02:57:53,840 --> 02:57:56,400 today, and I leveled with him, and I said, hey. 2387 02:57:56,720 --> 02:57:58,900 You're a great champion, but here's where you're vulnerable. 2388 02:57:59,180 --> 02:58:03,460 And this match is designed to hit all those points where you're vulnerable. 2389 02:58:03,800 --> 02:58:04,820 Don't lose your temper. 2390 02:58:05,100 --> 02:58:08,540 Don't let him get under your skin. That's all he's going to be trying to do 2391 02:58:08,540 --> 02:58:15,060 here. That's right, because Hangman Page, I mean, his temper is very widely 2392 02:58:15,060 --> 02:58:20,220 known, Tommy, that Hangman possesses a very formidable temper. But if his 2393 02:58:20,220 --> 02:58:23,580 gets the better of him in this match, Hangman gets disqualified. 2394 02:58:24,200 --> 02:58:27,400 The title will change hands. MJF will be the next AEW world champion. Likewise, 2395 02:58:27,540 --> 02:58:29,000 if he gets counted out as well. 2396 02:58:29,420 --> 02:58:33,060 Yeah, and that's a great point. And once again, Hangman's temper. We've seen 2397 02:58:33,060 --> 02:58:34,059 what it's done. 2398 02:58:34,060 --> 02:58:38,240 We've seen in the battles with Swerve what it'll do to him. 2399 02:58:38,760 --> 02:58:42,140 And, oh, just stay in there, Hangman. 2400 02:58:42,520 --> 02:58:48,640 Hangman Adam Page and 18 ,992 looking on this record -setting crowd for 2401 02:58:48,640 --> 02:58:49,900 professional wrestling in the O2. 2402 02:58:51,119 --> 02:58:57,360 were at least for a few moments frustrated by the antics of MJF. And now 2403 02:58:57,360 --> 02:59:01,860 Hangman pouring it on, but he has to be careful as we covered, Brian. 2404 02:59:04,840 --> 02:59:10,320 If I'm Bryce Remsburg, I'm a little bit lenient with Hangman here. 2405 02:59:11,040 --> 02:59:12,400 If I'm Bryce Remsburg. 2406 02:59:12,820 --> 02:59:17,560 You know, one thing MJF will do, he will hook himself in that corner. He'll take 2407 02:59:17,560 --> 02:59:19,160 punishment, hoping that... 2408 02:59:19,400 --> 02:59:20,980 Hangman will disqualify himself. 2409 02:59:21,220 --> 02:59:25,420 Yeah, and I think Hangman has to be very careful out here on the floor because 2410 02:59:25,420 --> 02:59:29,860 he can be on top. And as soon as it starts getting close to 10, you might 2411 02:59:29,860 --> 02:59:33,760 MJF switch it around and then just try to slide in the ring and get a count 2412 02:59:33,760 --> 02:59:40,200 victory. Well, MJF sent chest first into those steel ringside barricades. Now a 2413 02:59:40,200 --> 02:59:41,240 second time. 2414 02:59:43,100 --> 02:59:47,860 MJF driven down hard as Hangman rolled. 2415 02:59:48,270 --> 02:59:52,890 underneath the bottom rope to reset the count from referee Bryce Remsburg. 2416 02:59:56,410 --> 02:59:59,310 Yeah, that was smart of Hangman to go in there and break the count. 2417 03:00:00,750 --> 03:00:06,350 He has to be very diligent about watching the count during this entire 2418 03:00:08,410 --> 03:00:13,250 Brian, we know how powerful that buckshot lariat can be. You know 2419 03:00:13,250 --> 03:00:16,810 powerful that can be if MJF suffers any damage. 2420 03:00:17,240 --> 03:00:20,520 To his upper chest from those tosses into the barricade. 2421 03:00:23,360 --> 03:00:26,900 Hey, if I'm Hangman here, I wouldn't be opposed to go in the ring and get MJF 2422 03:00:26,900 --> 03:00:29,120 counted out right now. I agree. Get in the ring. 2423 03:00:29,680 --> 03:00:30,880 It would serve him right. 2424 03:00:31,320 --> 03:00:33,320 MJF sent over the barricade. 2425 03:00:35,180 --> 03:00:39,400 Fans at ringside with a potential souvenir to take home, but I can't 2426 03:00:39,400 --> 03:00:40,880 anybody would want to bring MJF home with them. 2427 03:00:47,930 --> 03:00:49,650 Hangman returning to challenger. 2428 03:00:50,810 --> 03:00:55,050 Into the rink and suplex. 2429 03:00:57,150 --> 03:01:01,450 MJF rolls out to the floor. See, MJF, this is part of MJF's strategy. 2430 03:01:01,830 --> 03:01:03,430 He's taking it to the floor. 2431 03:01:03,970 --> 03:01:08,230 Hope he can get Hangman in a vulnerable position so that he can go in and get a 2432 03:01:08,230 --> 03:01:09,229 count -out victory. 2433 03:01:09,230 --> 03:01:13,310 Or anger him enough so that Hangman gets disqualified. 2434 03:01:13,810 --> 03:01:16,530 Hangman went outside, which kind of surprises me. 2435 03:01:17,130 --> 03:01:19,030 I guess he doesn't want to take the count out victory. 2436 03:01:19,270 --> 03:01:21,770 Hangman charging at MJF. 2437 03:01:23,530 --> 03:01:29,490 And delivering a forceful boot to the jaw of the challenger. 2438 03:01:36,290 --> 03:01:37,290 See, 2439 03:01:38,390 --> 03:01:42,990 and I think one of the reasons why MJF wanted these stipulations is because 2440 03:01:42,990 --> 03:01:45,050 is Hangman's type of match right here. 2441 03:01:45,530 --> 03:01:49,350 You know, brawling on the floor. He's such an incredible brawler. He can take 2442 03:01:49,350 --> 03:01:50,249 much punishment. 2443 03:01:50,250 --> 03:01:51,650 Oh, see, this is what I'm talking about. 2444 03:01:52,130 --> 03:01:55,130 Bryce Remsburg was in the ring and closer to 10. 2445 03:01:55,610 --> 03:01:59,630 MJF could have gotten the victory right there. Well, yeah, but now MJF, after 2446 03:01:59,630 --> 03:02:06,610 driving Hangman face first into that steel ring post, repeated shots to the 2447 03:02:06,610 --> 03:02:07,610 head. 2448 03:02:09,290 --> 03:02:12,770 It all started when MJF grabbed the belt of Hangman. 2449 03:02:14,190 --> 03:02:16,330 Of course, Hangman's head to collide with the steel. 2450 03:02:17,030 --> 03:02:21,130 Think about how different these stipulations are between this match and 2451 03:02:21,130 --> 03:02:24,090 Hangman won the title at All In at Globe Life Field. 2452 03:02:24,370 --> 03:02:29,310 Yeah, completely 100 % opposite styles of matches. 2453 03:02:29,790 --> 03:02:34,670 You've got to really not think about how you won it back in Texas. 2454 03:02:38,170 --> 03:02:41,850 See, that's one of the things. You know, he's such a talented and capable 2455 03:02:41,850 --> 03:02:46,590 wrestler. But MJF might be the most insecure person I've ever encountered in 2456 03:02:46,590 --> 03:02:48,490 walk of life. And think of the ground that that covers. 2457 03:02:48,730 --> 03:02:49,730 Wow. 2458 03:02:49,750 --> 03:02:50,750 Yeah. 2459 03:02:50,950 --> 03:02:51,950 That's staggering. 2460 03:02:52,170 --> 03:02:56,290 Pac -Man got to his feet, but MJF, a handful of hair, drags the champion 2461 03:02:56,930 --> 03:03:03,290 Insecure, cowardly, these are all words that describe MJF. But also a tactician, 2462 03:03:03,370 --> 03:03:07,830 an incredible professional wrestler. That can also describe MJF. I hate to 2463 03:03:07,830 --> 03:03:10,470 it, but it's true. No one is denying MJF's ability. 2464 03:03:10,830 --> 03:03:12,270 No one has ever done that. 2465 03:03:12,970 --> 03:03:16,310 Brian, you battled MJF for more than one hour. 2466 03:03:17,430 --> 03:03:24,070 And it was, shall we say, MJF ingenuity that proved to be a difference maker. I 2467 03:03:24,070 --> 03:03:27,810 think you probably have a different word for it. Yeah, and I wrestled each of 2468 03:03:27,810 --> 03:03:28,830 these men for an hour. 2469 03:03:30,750 --> 03:03:31,890 MJF reversing. 2470 03:03:33,410 --> 03:03:36,930 And the difference is, when Hangman beat me, he beat me. 2471 03:03:37,770 --> 03:03:43,410 And when MJF beat me, he used whatever tricks he could to pull out the victory. 2472 03:03:43,630 --> 03:03:47,350 Oh, stop, pile driver. This is the thing that's frustrating. One, two. 2473 03:03:48,070 --> 03:03:54,750 He can do things like that and yet tries to take as many shortcuts as 2474 03:03:54,750 --> 03:03:55,750 possible. 2475 03:03:56,050 --> 03:04:01,310 It's infuriating. Yeah, you see feigning the left knee injury, stepping over, 2476 03:04:01,470 --> 03:04:06,030 and just a quick, swift, forceful pile driver. 2477 03:04:07,370 --> 03:04:11,950 Yeah, Brian, you were exactly right. That was just a tremendous move by MJF. 2478 03:04:12,570 --> 03:04:14,250 Look at that big hammer throw, would you? 2479 03:04:14,930 --> 03:04:19,630 And then when he gets advantage like this, he's so good at taking control, 2480 03:04:19,630 --> 03:04:22,110 being very deliberate, being very tactical. 2481 03:04:24,370 --> 03:04:30,490 You and I were on the call in 2019 when Hangman Page and MJF met in the match 2482 03:04:30,490 --> 03:04:31,490 that would determine. 2483 03:04:31,630 --> 03:04:35,990 The first ever winner of the Dynamite Diamond Ring. It was MJF that got the 2484 03:04:35,990 --> 03:04:39,590 better of Hangman that night. And that Dynamite Diamond Ring has played a 2485 03:04:39,590 --> 03:04:46,010 pivotal role in so many of MJF's victories over the last nearly six 2486 03:04:46,010 --> 03:04:52,470 Dynamite Diamond Ring, which only he has held through all these years. 2487 03:04:53,590 --> 03:04:57,130 And that makes you think that, well, would he use it tonight? Of course he 2488 03:04:57,130 --> 03:04:59,430 would. Should the opportunity present itself. 2489 03:05:00,160 --> 03:05:04,720 I'm sure MJF would show no hesitation as the back elbow waiting for Hangman. And 2490 03:05:04,720 --> 03:05:10,940 that stomps on the arm. And MJF, that salt of the earth arm bar. 2491 03:05:11,160 --> 03:05:12,520 The Fujiwara arm bar. 2492 03:05:16,700 --> 03:05:18,560 Has proven vital as now. 2493 03:05:19,140 --> 03:05:21,220 Taking over the top. 2494 03:05:24,200 --> 03:05:28,220 Yeah, he's such a gifted wrestler. That's what's so infuriating. 2495 03:05:29,390 --> 03:05:34,590 is that if MJF would put in a little bit more work and not take as many 2496 03:05:34,590 --> 03:05:40,050 shortcuts, he could be one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all 2497 03:05:40,290 --> 03:05:43,610 I think he is what he is, Brian. I don't think that's ever going to change with 2498 03:05:43,610 --> 03:05:45,830 him. It's his makeup. 2499 03:05:46,270 --> 03:05:52,170 Whether it comes from upbringing or what, he's just not a good person. Some 2500 03:05:52,170 --> 03:05:53,190 people like that. 2501 03:05:54,410 --> 03:05:56,390 MJF, fighting handman. 2502 03:05:58,010 --> 03:06:02,830 And Hangman has to be very careful right here to not get angered by this in a 2503 03:06:02,830 --> 03:06:04,050 way that would get him disqualified. 2504 03:06:06,610 --> 03:06:10,930 MJF is looking to continue to attack the left arm of Hangman Page. But now 2505 03:06:10,930 --> 03:06:11,930 Hangman. 2506 03:06:14,370 --> 03:06:15,370 Okay. 2507 03:06:15,730 --> 03:06:16,730 Turnabout was fair play. 2508 03:06:18,690 --> 03:06:20,370 That's the best you can say about that, buddy. 2509 03:06:21,550 --> 03:06:25,330 The headbutt sends MJF back. Do you know what I say about it? I say I like it. 2510 03:06:25,450 --> 03:06:27,090 There you go, Brian. I like it. 2511 03:06:36,259 --> 03:06:38,400 MJF. Who was begging off moments ago. 2512 03:06:39,720 --> 03:06:41,560 Hammer throw. Reversed. Hangman. 2513 03:06:43,080 --> 03:06:45,100 Picks up MJF. Always slam. 2514 03:06:46,580 --> 03:06:48,420 Awkward landing for MJF that time. 2515 03:06:54,940 --> 03:06:56,300 Hangman feeling it here. 2516 03:07:01,840 --> 03:07:03,900 Del Clariat sends MJF over the top. 2517 03:07:05,770 --> 03:07:11,310 Hangman's got to be careful. He likes that Orihara moonsault, but it is 2518 03:07:11,310 --> 03:07:15,330 of a very, very high risk. 2519 03:07:17,570 --> 03:07:18,570 Here it comes. 2520 03:07:19,470 --> 03:07:22,310 Orihara moonsault. It pays off for the champion. 2521 03:07:23,850 --> 03:07:26,950 Yeah, perfect placement of the moonsault right there. 2522 03:07:28,150 --> 03:07:33,550 I mean, Hangman Adam Page right now is showing you why he is the AEW world 2523 03:07:33,550 --> 03:07:34,550 champion. 2524 03:07:35,140 --> 03:07:39,340 MJF hit very hard. Hangman could roll in, get a 10 -count win, maybe. 2525 03:07:40,660 --> 03:07:44,300 Yeah, but that's not how Hangman Adam Page wants to beat MJF. You're right. 2526 03:07:44,460 --> 03:07:47,720 Yeah, and that's not the kind of AEW champion that I want either. 2527 03:07:48,640 --> 03:07:50,560 MJF, swing, the miss. 2528 03:07:56,380 --> 03:08:00,140 MJF kicking out. We mentioned, Tony, their first encounter back in 2019. 2529 03:08:00,340 --> 03:08:03,180 MJF came away with the victory. It was earlier this year at Revolution. 2530 03:08:03,420 --> 03:08:05,280 Hangman Adam Page defeating MJF. 2531 03:08:05,740 --> 03:08:10,880 This match, the rubber match, and it seems to be going the way of the 2532 03:08:10,880 --> 03:08:11,880 the way of the Eagle World Champion. 2533 03:08:12,140 --> 03:08:14,260 Yeah, Hangman is right now, I don't know. 2534 03:08:15,440 --> 03:08:19,320 He's up in a position for the buckshot lariat, but his opponent is not in 2535 03:08:19,320 --> 03:08:20,880 position. But he's waiting. Look at this. 2536 03:08:21,500 --> 03:08:22,500 Oh, 2537 03:08:24,560 --> 03:08:27,990 MJF. Smart move by MJF there, getting too close. 2538 03:08:28,450 --> 03:08:31,750 Closing the distance so Hangman can't hit the buckshot. 2539 03:08:32,470 --> 03:08:34,330 That's a smart move by MJF. 2540 03:08:34,750 --> 03:08:38,330 An even smarter move by MJF, targeting that left arm. 2541 03:08:39,230 --> 03:08:44,630 Now MJF, maybe thinking the heat seeker, but no. 2542 03:08:45,390 --> 03:08:46,389 Once again. 2543 03:08:46,390 --> 03:08:47,390 Oh, buckshot here. 2544 03:08:47,990 --> 03:08:48,909 Buckshot, no. 2545 03:08:48,910 --> 03:08:51,630 Oh, good counter. Sold to the earth, center of the ring. 2546 03:08:53,320 --> 03:08:56,080 That may be the best counter I've ever seen for that buckshot, Larry. 2547 03:08:57,420 --> 03:09:02,620 Yeah, MJF was waiting for it. I think he once again feigned a knee injury to 2548 03:09:02,620 --> 03:09:09,500 lure Hangman in, and now MJF, a Fujiwara armbar center of the ring, 2549 03:09:09,500 --> 03:09:12,060 Hangman. But Hangman's so tough. 2550 03:09:12,500 --> 03:09:17,320 I mean, when you look at the matches that he had with Jon Moxley, the things 2551 03:09:17,320 --> 03:09:20,400 that he survived, the things that he got through, smart move by MJF. 2552 03:09:20,700 --> 03:09:22,060 Hangman here, the roll -up. 2553 03:09:23,180 --> 03:09:28,920 And MJF now finds himself in a crossface courtesy of the AEW world champion. 2554 03:09:31,440 --> 03:09:32,440 MJF now. 2555 03:09:32,560 --> 03:09:34,400 Another great counter by MJF. 2556 03:09:36,760 --> 03:09:38,080 He's back into a chin lock. 2557 03:09:40,860 --> 03:09:42,320 MJF has the champion. 2558 03:09:43,460 --> 03:09:45,540 Yeah, that was more of a sleeper. I'm not sure. 2559 03:09:46,340 --> 03:09:48,380 I'm not sure he had it on completely tight. 2560 03:09:48,600 --> 03:09:49,600 Whoa. 2561 03:09:50,120 --> 03:09:51,120 Beautiful knee. 2562 03:09:51,760 --> 03:09:53,300 Great anticipation by MJF. 2563 03:09:53,860 --> 03:09:56,300 The heat seeker once again avoided. 2564 03:09:56,840 --> 03:10:03,220 But now MJF launching Handman in. Catch him in the cutter. The hammer lock. And 2565 03:10:03,220 --> 03:10:04,680 a DDP. 2566 03:10:05,680 --> 03:10:08,200 MJF lateral press. No. 2567 03:10:12,260 --> 03:10:16,320 Yeah, when he gave me that DDP, it sent shivers down my spine. 2568 03:10:23,180 --> 03:10:27,960 That momentum shift from the top rope and then the DDT. 2569 03:10:29,640 --> 03:10:32,780 Yeah, he drives your head straight into the mat with that. 2570 03:10:33,380 --> 03:10:37,860 Him having one of the arms hammerlocked makes you unable to protect yourself. 2571 03:10:38,760 --> 03:10:43,500 That entire sequence we just saw in replay shows you what type of athlete 2572 03:10:43,500 --> 03:10:49,760 Hangman Adam Page is. Now, MJF putting in the contract. 2573 03:10:50,890 --> 03:10:56,710 And what he calls the CMLL World Championship on the floor, clearing the 2574 03:10:56,710 --> 03:10:57,710 timekeeper's table. 2575 03:11:00,950 --> 03:11:01,950 MJF. 2576 03:11:03,030 --> 03:11:06,310 I mean, I don't understand the thought process here. 2577 03:11:07,470 --> 03:11:08,770 He's on top. 2578 03:11:09,230 --> 03:11:13,070 If he gets disqualified, the match is over. 2579 03:11:13,530 --> 03:11:14,810 No championship. 2580 03:11:16,170 --> 03:11:20,770 Yeah, those are all great points, but it is hard to even fathom what goes 2581 03:11:20,770 --> 03:11:22,670 through MJF's mind on a regular day. 2582 03:11:24,050 --> 03:11:28,910 Much less in this situation, but you're right. Yeah, good point, Tony. I would 2583 03:11:28,910 --> 03:11:32,190 never be able to think like MJF. 2584 03:11:32,570 --> 03:11:39,550 We've seen MJF take some crazy risks when he has an opponent on the table on 2585 03:11:39,550 --> 03:11:40,550 outside. 2586 03:11:41,380 --> 03:11:45,480 Yeah, he hit me when we wrestled in our Ironman match He hit me with an elbow 2587 03:11:45,480 --> 03:11:49,280 drop off the top rope through the time keepers table, right? 2588 03:11:49,940 --> 03:11:55,200 And now hangman. Oh, no hangman up to his feet And Jay up there raking the 2589 03:11:55,200 --> 03:11:57,020 trying to back hangman off 2590 03:11:57,020 --> 03:12:03,680 Hangman making MJ up eat those words 2591 03:12:03,680 --> 03:12:07,780 and eat a boot at the same time Hangman 2592 03:12:15,080 --> 03:12:16,080 That could do it. 2593 03:12:18,460 --> 03:12:22,820 Great sequence of events for Hangman Adam Page, but you could see the damage, 2594 03:12:22,880 --> 03:12:26,720 the fatigue preventing him from taking full advantage of the opening. 2595 03:12:27,460 --> 03:12:30,420 And, O 'Brien, you said you wouldn't want a champion to win it by a countout, 2596 03:12:30,460 --> 03:12:33,560 but I think the time is right now for Hangman. I really do. 2597 03:12:33,780 --> 03:12:38,900 Yeah, yeah. I mean, this is an opportunity, but that's not who Hangman 2598 03:12:38,900 --> 03:12:40,440 person or as a champion. 2599 03:12:43,280 --> 03:12:45,220 Hangman. Broke the count. Look at this. 2600 03:12:50,000 --> 03:12:51,300 Hangman having some second thoughts. 2601 03:12:52,560 --> 03:12:53,560 Oh, come on. 2602 03:12:53,740 --> 03:12:56,520 You're the champ, Hangman. Make him wrestle your match. 2603 03:12:57,100 --> 03:13:04,060 Don't get... Hangman, I think this is a 2604 03:13:04,060 --> 03:13:05,500 tactical error. 2605 03:13:05,860 --> 03:13:07,820 You've got MJM hurt. 2606 03:13:08,020 --> 03:13:09,560 Get him in the ring and beat him. 2607 03:13:14,500 --> 03:13:19,480 AF has done, I mean, not just to Hangman, but to Mark Briscoe as well. 2608 03:13:19,480 --> 03:13:21,260 everybody loves Mark Briscoe. 2609 03:13:23,860 --> 03:13:24,860 Hangman. 2610 03:13:25,460 --> 03:13:26,460 Oh, my God. 2611 03:13:29,340 --> 03:13:30,340 Okay, 2612 03:13:31,060 --> 03:13:32,920 you did it. Now get him in the ring and pin him. 2613 03:13:33,920 --> 03:13:35,360 Get him in the ring and pin him. 2614 03:13:38,260 --> 03:13:40,940 Fans think so. Many are standing here at the O2. 2615 03:13:41,960 --> 03:13:43,600 They think the moment is now. 2616 03:13:44,620 --> 03:13:45,620 Yeah, it is. 2617 03:13:47,540 --> 03:13:49,080 Dragging dead weight here, though. 2618 03:13:50,460 --> 03:13:57,060 Hangman Adam Page could be just three seconds away from defending his title. 2619 03:13:58,100 --> 03:13:59,940 Got too close to the rope. 2620 03:14:01,260 --> 03:14:02,260 Yep. 2621 03:14:04,100 --> 03:14:08,240 The referee noticed the boot on the bottom rope. That was not the case just 2622 03:14:08,240 --> 03:14:11,040 few weeks ago when Mark Briscoe got his boot on the bottom rope. 2623 03:14:12,940 --> 03:14:16,340 Yeah, Bryce Rinsberg took a lot of heat for that, but he was right on top of 2624 03:14:16,340 --> 03:14:17,340 this one. 2625 03:14:18,200 --> 03:14:20,100 Mighty. Dead eye on the table. 2626 03:14:20,540 --> 03:14:23,780 Oh. Wait a second. Hangman lining up. 2627 03:14:24,780 --> 03:14:28,540 MJF for the buckshot lariat, but MJF. 2628 03:14:31,200 --> 03:14:33,240 Smart. Just fall down, man. Roll out. 2629 03:14:34,000 --> 03:14:37,140 Trying to put some distance between himself and the world champion, but. 2630 03:14:38,720 --> 03:14:41,900 Yeah, Hangman's got to close the distance here. Get it back in the ring. 2631 03:14:42,640 --> 03:14:48,260 Take advantage of the injury that MJF has right now. 2632 03:14:50,600 --> 03:14:52,640 Hangman. Oh, no. 2633 03:14:53,220 --> 03:14:58,700 Smart. It worked for Hangman once before, but now this time MJF was 2634 03:14:58,700 --> 03:15:03,080 him. The drop toe hold, and Hangman went face first in that step. Excuse me, in 2635 03:15:03,080 --> 03:15:04,080 that chair. 2636 03:15:08,580 --> 03:15:10,140 Take another look at this. 2637 03:15:13,520 --> 03:15:16,320 MJF just so savage. 2638 03:15:19,980 --> 03:15:23,060 And now MJF gets in the ring. He'll take a count -out win. 2639 03:15:23,280 --> 03:15:26,960 That's why he wants the count -out win. He wants the easy way out. It was an 2640 03:15:26,960 --> 03:15:27,960 accident. 2641 03:15:29,700 --> 03:15:30,700 Now, 2642 03:15:31,060 --> 03:15:34,060 this surprises me. He rolled in, then he rolled back out. 2643 03:15:34,820 --> 03:15:38,580 Maybe he thinks that he wants to make sure, right? 2644 03:15:39,080 --> 03:15:41,720 Yeah, but, you know, we talked about MJF being insecure. 2645 03:15:42,350 --> 03:15:47,730 I think one of the things that he's cautious about, I think he wants to beat 2646 03:15:47,730 --> 03:15:49,910 Adam Page to prove people wrong. 2647 03:15:50,770 --> 03:15:56,410 And he's using that as a backup plan in case he needs it, in case he can get 2648 03:15:56,410 --> 03:15:58,890 Hangman counted out, in case he can get him. 2649 03:15:59,230 --> 03:16:01,970 Just like you, he fucking sucks! 2650 03:16:03,590 --> 03:16:09,470 We apologize for the language of Maxwell Jacob Friedman. 2651 03:16:12,040 --> 03:16:17,760 Yeah, it's, you know, I would love to just go in there and punch him in the 2652 03:16:17,760 --> 03:16:18,739 right now. 2653 03:16:18,740 --> 03:16:21,120 Hangman. We'd love to see you do it, but I understand. 2654 03:16:21,460 --> 03:16:24,700 No, but I think that's what he wants. He wants somebody like me to go in and 2655 03:16:24,700 --> 03:16:25,700 punch him in the face. 2656 03:16:25,920 --> 03:16:29,180 Hangman the match. Yep, Koth Hangman the match, and all of a sudden he's the 2657 03:16:29,180 --> 03:16:29,919 world champion. 2658 03:16:29,920 --> 03:16:33,480 You see some blood pouring from the head of Hangman Adam Page. I'm not sure if 2659 03:16:33,480 --> 03:16:36,560 that was from the ring post earlier or if it was that. 2660 03:16:37,240 --> 03:16:41,440 driven into that steel chair at ringside, but either way, Hangman is 2661 03:16:41,440 --> 03:16:43,920 open. I think it was in that drop -toe hold on the chair. 2662 03:16:44,680 --> 03:16:48,440 Is he going to choke someone on that broken table? On the half of the table. 2663 03:16:55,000 --> 03:16:56,000 Well, 2664 03:16:56,800 --> 03:17:02,920 now, they need to check on Hangman 2665 03:17:02,920 --> 03:17:05,960 right now. The referee is. He's right there. 2666 03:17:06,620 --> 03:17:11,840 As MJF, though, Brian, that was not without its own cost to MJF's own needs. 2667 03:17:12,000 --> 03:17:18,920 Yeah, yeah, yeah. I don't, you know, it may have felt like a good idea at the 2668 03:17:18,920 --> 03:17:19,920 time. 2669 03:17:22,200 --> 03:17:26,860 Sickening thud as MJF rolls into the ring, instructs the referee to begin the 2670 03:17:26,860 --> 03:17:31,360 count. Yeah, I mean, Hangman's got to get up here. 2671 03:17:32,380 --> 03:17:34,220 Bryce Rebsburg's in a count of three. 2672 03:17:36,140 --> 03:17:38,820 Guys, I don't think he can get up. I would be very, very surprised. 2673 03:17:39,060 --> 03:17:40,060 Shot, actually. 2674 03:17:40,400 --> 03:17:42,980 If Hangman can get up. Come on, Hangman. 2675 03:17:43,200 --> 03:17:44,200 The count. 2676 03:17:44,720 --> 03:17:46,120 Come on, Hangman. 2677 03:17:47,520 --> 03:17:49,940 Already half the count. Has he left? Seven now. 2678 03:17:50,220 --> 03:17:52,120 Need a surge of energy right now. 2679 03:17:54,860 --> 03:17:56,860 He's getting there. Come on. Hangman finally starting to rise. 2680 03:17:57,140 --> 03:17:58,140 No. Oh, no. 2681 03:18:24,460 --> 03:18:27,260 He's insecure, he's cowardly, but he is devious. 2682 03:18:28,680 --> 03:18:30,580 Yep, look at what he's doing now. 2683 03:18:31,560 --> 03:18:33,560 Exposing the steel of the turnbuckle. 2684 03:18:38,960 --> 03:18:39,980 No, MJ. 2685 03:18:41,800 --> 03:18:43,360 Hoisted by his own petard. 2686 03:18:47,900 --> 03:18:50,900 Come on, hangman. Get up, now's your shot. 2687 03:18:55,720 --> 03:18:58,480 And that's hopefully easy to say, Brian, but you've been in this predicament 2688 03:18:58,480 --> 03:18:59,480 too, right? 2689 03:18:59,980 --> 03:19:03,060 Everything you can do just to pull yourself to will yourself to your feet. 2690 03:19:03,260 --> 03:19:05,300 Yeah, but I've got to say this. 2691 03:19:05,700 --> 03:19:09,220 I've been in the ring with a lot of tough men. I don't know if I've ever 2692 03:19:09,220 --> 03:19:13,820 the ring with anybody tougher than Hangman. Oh, MJF. Oh, brother, hit that 2693 03:19:13,820 --> 03:19:18,060 turn, steel turnbuckle. Yeah, the blood flowing freely in the face of the 2694 03:19:18,060 --> 03:19:19,060 challenger as well. 2695 03:19:19,540 --> 03:19:22,080 Almost like a reset here. 2696 03:19:23,600 --> 03:19:25,140 As well, champion and challenger. 2697 03:19:25,820 --> 03:19:32,540 You see the most hated man in professional wrestling. He's breathing 2698 03:19:33,060 --> 03:19:37,540 And that breath is only going to become harder to come by, Brian, the more the 2699 03:19:37,540 --> 03:19:38,299 blood flows. 2700 03:19:38,300 --> 03:19:39,300 Yeah, absolutely. 2701 03:19:39,680 --> 03:19:41,440 And now is Hangman's chance. 2702 03:19:43,200 --> 03:19:47,940 Hangman was busted open earlier, but I think his cut is starting to close up. 2703 03:19:51,600 --> 03:19:55,200 Look at these two giants just staring at each other. 2704 03:19:57,120 --> 03:20:03,980 These two men, over six years ago, were earmarked as 2705 03:20:03,980 --> 03:20:07,660 foundational pieces of all elite wrestling. 2706 03:20:08,260 --> 03:20:13,160 And now here setting records in London, England for professional wrestling at 2707 03:20:13,160 --> 03:20:14,160 the O2. 2708 03:20:14,320 --> 03:20:18,160 Battling it out for the AEW World Championship. 2709 03:20:24,520 --> 03:20:25,520 They're slowing down. 2710 03:20:26,780 --> 03:20:30,900 Both men looking for that rolling elbow strike. Both men connect. 2711 03:20:38,780 --> 03:20:40,720 They're just leaving it all in the ring. 2712 03:20:41,220 --> 03:20:47,760 If I'm Hangman, if I'm Hangman, this is the kind of fight I want. Because when 2713 03:20:47,760 --> 03:20:53,510 it comes to guts, if you're judging between Hangman and MJF, Hangman's going 2714 03:20:53,510 --> 03:20:55,810 win the guts battle every single time. 2715 03:20:59,510 --> 03:21:06,250 MJF, he loathes to be referred to as a coward, but 2716 03:21:06,250 --> 03:21:10,050 his actions show that he deserves that title. 2717 03:21:11,050 --> 03:21:15,890 Well, some of his actions, and then sometimes he gets up like he's getting 2718 03:21:15,890 --> 03:21:18,130 now after a war like this. 2719 03:21:18,830 --> 03:21:23,010 And you can't help but have a smidge, just a smidge of respect for him. 2720 03:21:23,690 --> 03:21:27,810 Yeah, but Hangman Adam Page, he had the moral fiber when he realized that he had 2721 03:21:27,810 --> 03:21:31,050 strayed from the righteous path, that he had done something wrong, that he 2722 03:21:31,050 --> 03:21:34,090 couldn't look himself in the mirror, he couldn't look his children in the eyes 2723 03:21:34,090 --> 03:21:35,590 if he kept walking that path. 2724 03:21:38,690 --> 03:21:43,010 It has been quite an effort, quite a journey for Hangman and A .W. Look at 2725 03:21:43,470 --> 03:21:46,030 O .M .J .F. reverse says, shoot! 2726 03:21:47,920 --> 03:21:48,920 Able to reverse. 2727 03:21:50,880 --> 03:21:54,020 Neither man able to get the advantage after that exchange. 2728 03:21:54,320 --> 03:21:55,320 Sunset flip. 2729 03:21:55,500 --> 03:21:56,500 Hangman. 2730 03:22:40,810 --> 03:22:45,130 Nearly 19 ,000 on their feet. 2731 03:22:51,250 --> 03:22:52,070 They 2732 03:22:52,070 --> 03:23:00,590 talk 2733 03:23:00,590 --> 03:23:02,550 about a battle of attrition. Holy smokes. 2734 03:23:15,760 --> 03:23:21,420 right understandably so after all the punishment he's sustained oh 2735 03:23:21,420 --> 03:23:30,100 look 2736 03:23:30,100 --> 03:23:35,000 at this he's inviting him to biting hangman to hit him in the head which 2737 03:23:35,000 --> 03:23:38,720 a disqualification that aforementioned dynamite diamond ring played a pivotal 2738 03:23:38,720 --> 03:23:45,640 role in so many of mjs victories over Over the years, Hangman. No, no, no, no, 2739 03:23:45,640 --> 03:23:47,200 no, no. No, just throw it away. 2740 03:23:47,440 --> 03:23:48,720 Don't do it. 2741 03:23:49,100 --> 03:23:52,280 Don't do it. It's going to cost you. Come on, Hangman. 2742 03:23:52,600 --> 03:23:53,600 Yes! 2743 03:24:04,520 --> 03:24:10,160 Hangman tossed the ring to the floor, and now MJL is once again looking for 2744 03:24:10,160 --> 03:24:12,320 heat seeker. Once again, Hangman able to counter. 2745 03:25:00,240 --> 03:25:07,020 the sky boy look at the face of mjf that one pistol coming 2746 03:25:07,020 --> 03:25:12,420 out to make sure i think he's coming out to make sure that hangman doesn't get 2747 03:25:12,420 --> 03:25:15,520 wrong but he did mjf the man 2748 03:25:35,280 --> 03:25:40,440 brother jay about what he did this past wednesday night briscoe obviously 2749 03:25:40,440 --> 03:25:47,360 instead at the injustice we may have witnessed yeah because he 2750 03:25:47,360 --> 03:25:53,980 was lost the exact same way but i don't know i mean i haven't oh wait a second i 2751 03:25:53,980 --> 03:25:56,460 just spotted the boot of hangman and now 2752 03:27:27,050 --> 03:27:32,630 dirty tricks that carried him to the AW World Championship and now throwing that 2753 03:27:32,630 --> 03:27:36,830 title that he calls the CMLL World Championship into the ring. He wanted 2754 03:27:36,830 --> 03:27:37,830 referee to grab it. 2755 03:28:24,750 --> 03:28:27,790 heard it hit our broadcast table and now that right hand 2756 03:29:37,930 --> 03:29:44,470 I hate to be the downer, Tony, but MJF still has that open contract to 2757 03:29:44,470 --> 03:29:49,090 to the AEW World Championship any time you want. Well, it's obvious we have not 2758 03:29:49,090 --> 03:29:52,710 seen the last of MJF when it comes to the World Championship. 2759 03:29:53,550 --> 03:29:58,690 But, man, Brian, what a struggle we saw tonight for the title. Yeah, and I think 2760 03:29:58,690 --> 03:30:04,530 MJF is going to really hesitate to sign that contract any time soon because 2761 03:30:04,530 --> 03:30:05,530 Hangman has it. 2762 03:30:08,330 --> 03:30:12,250 and that he is the deserving AEW world champion. 2763 03:30:15,770 --> 03:30:20,230 Yeah, well, the contract is still active, but it's got a big dent on the 2764 03:30:20,230 --> 03:30:21,230 side of it. 2765 03:30:22,430 --> 03:30:26,170 Yeah, hangman, just send me the message today to MJF. 2766 03:30:27,290 --> 03:30:31,950 Anytime you want it, buddy. Come at me. The result will be the same. Hangman 2767 03:30:31,950 --> 03:30:32,950 Adam. 2768 03:31:07,310 --> 03:31:11,070 match wrestlers that we've ever seen. When it's on the line, man, he can come 2769 03:31:11,070 --> 03:31:12,009 through. 2770 03:31:12,010 --> 03:31:13,010 Absolutely. 2771 03:31:13,350 --> 03:31:18,550 I am so proud to have Hank Van Adam Page as our AEW World Champion. 2772 03:31:20,170 --> 03:31:27,170 An incredible victory tonight for Aaron's Creek, Virginia's 2773 03:31:27,170 --> 03:31:32,070 own and all of our AEW World Champion. 2774 03:31:50,920 --> 03:31:56,500 This December, the best wrestlers in the world return to the United Kingdom when 2775 03:31:56,500 --> 03:32:02,260 AEW presents Dynamite and Collision. Feel the real just days before World's 2776 03:32:02,260 --> 03:32:05,260 and ring in the holidays with AEW in the UK. 2777 03:32:05,540 --> 03:32:10,620 First, AEW Collision from Utilia Arena in Cardiff, Wales. 2778 03:32:11,020 --> 03:32:13,560 Then, AEW Dynamite. 2779 03:32:13,850 --> 03:32:16,030 and co -op live in manchester england 2780 03:32:16,030 --> 03:32:23,430 well 2781 03:32:23,430 --> 03:32:27,070 we had such a great time in the uk this week we couldn't wait till next year to 2782 03:32:27,070 --> 03:32:32,670 come back a return to cardiff and then our debut in manchester coming up this 2783 03:32:32,670 --> 03:32:37,790 december but brian danielson thank you for joining us tonight here at the desk 2784 03:32:37,790 --> 03:32:41,620 but i understand that you Have some news about the next match. 2785 03:32:41,880 --> 03:32:46,040 Yeah, I'm going to have to recuse myself from commentary for this match because 2786 03:32:46,040 --> 03:32:51,060 of personal issues I have with people in the next match. And so I just hope 2787 03:32:51,060 --> 03:32:56,060 everybody stays safe here. I hope people don't get injured. And, yeah, I'll see 2788 03:32:56,060 --> 03:32:57,060 you guys on the flip side. 2789 03:32:57,260 --> 03:32:58,099 You're the man, Brian. 2790 03:32:58,100 --> 03:33:01,920 Yeah, Brian, we appreciate your commitment to professionalism. Due to 2791 03:33:01,920 --> 03:33:06,680 unsanctioned nature of this match, as you see the steel cage that's been... 2792 03:33:06,890 --> 03:33:10,650 looming large above the O2 all night long begins to scent. 2793 03:33:11,590 --> 03:33:15,290 Because of the unsanctioned nature of this match, it is anything goes. 2794 03:33:16,250 --> 03:33:21,550 There are no disqualifications, no count -ups, no rules, and all elite wrestling 2795 03:33:21,550 --> 03:33:25,630 takes no responsibility for what happens next. 2796 03:33:26,150 --> 03:33:29,150 It is the main event. It is wiped out. 2797 03:33:29,470 --> 03:33:36,110 It is ten men locked inside a solid steel cage at the O2. 2798 03:33:36,510 --> 03:33:37,510 In London. 2799 03:34:04,270 --> 03:34:05,270 messing with me. 2800 03:34:05,350 --> 03:34:12,130 It's all much for subtlety. Last week I got given the worst news and it's all 2801 03:34:12,130 --> 03:34:15,830 because of what a deaf writer said to me. You don't want to take Darby up. 2802 03:34:15,830 --> 03:34:16,830 got a better idea. 2803 03:34:16,930 --> 03:34:18,150 You get your friend. 2804 03:34:18,390 --> 03:34:19,810 I'll get my friend. 2805 03:34:20,510 --> 03:34:21,850 Meet me in London. 2806 03:34:22,310 --> 03:34:23,970 All hell is about to be won. 2807 03:34:24,770 --> 03:34:25,770 Let's go. 2808 03:34:25,950 --> 03:34:32,810 The match that AEW nor any commission on planet 2809 03:34:32,810 --> 03:34:36,140 earth. With sanctions, we find out who they are. 2810 03:34:36,760 --> 03:34:38,320 Casualties of harassing war. 2811 03:34:38,620 --> 03:34:42,980 Before they take a scalpel to me, I will take a pound of flesh. 2812 03:34:43,180 --> 03:34:45,700 We do not tolerate mercy. 2813 03:34:46,060 --> 03:34:51,080 We want revenge from Osprey. You and your boys tried to snap my neck, so in 2814 03:34:51,080 --> 03:34:56,020 return, I'm going to snap yours. If you want to get rid of me, do it yourself. 2815 03:34:56,560 --> 03:34:59,560 Garvey! Every single one you got right will have you dead. 2816 03:34:59,820 --> 03:35:00,820 The Bushi! 2817 03:35:06,600 --> 03:35:07,600 Well, 2818 03:35:27,500 --> 03:35:31,700 for one final time this evening, let's throw it down to the Dapper Yapper, 2819 03:35:31,860 --> 03:35:32,860 Justin Roberts. 2820 03:35:33,340 --> 03:35:37,120 Ladies and gentlemen, the lights are about to shut off, ending tonight's 2821 03:35:37,120 --> 03:35:43,320 sanctioned event. When they come back on, AEW will not be responsible for what 2822 03:35:43,320 --> 03:35:44,320 takes place. 2823 03:35:52,340 --> 03:35:58,960 Now, anything goes, and the only way to win is by pinfall or 2824 03:35:58,960 --> 03:36:02,020 submission. In this light, out! 2825 03:36:02,640 --> 03:36:03,640 See you. 2826 03:36:54,029 --> 03:37:00,790 After tonight final match they're joined back at the desk by Jim Ross and JR 2827 03:37:02,090 --> 03:37:04,650 I'm a little nervous about this one, if I say so. 2828 03:37:04,850 --> 03:37:05,749 You should be. 2829 03:37:05,750 --> 03:37:06,750 We all should be. 2830 03:37:07,970 --> 03:37:13,630 Lights out means they got a clear shot, a legitimate honest shot to do whatever 2831 03:37:13,630 --> 03:37:15,710 the hell they want. These men I'm talking about. 2832 03:37:17,630 --> 03:37:22,930 Yeah, when Justin said AEW gym would not be responsible for what happened, that 2833 03:37:22,930 --> 03:37:25,670 means you enter at your own peril here. That's right. 2834 03:37:26,270 --> 03:37:27,270 Exactly right. 2835 03:37:28,670 --> 03:37:29,730 Anything goes. 2836 03:37:29,990 --> 03:37:32,870 And by God. We mean anything goes. 2837 03:37:34,190 --> 03:37:39,190 Darby Allin, who at the end of December of last year was thrown down a flight of 2838 03:37:39,190 --> 03:37:42,310 stairs by the Death Ladders. He was taken out of action for a heart attack. 2839 03:37:43,270 --> 03:37:47,770 And then returned like a bat out of hell. That all infected him. I'd say 2840 03:37:47,770 --> 03:37:49,790 Allin is very, very resilient. 2841 03:37:51,470 --> 03:37:55,490 Next. Appearing in the UK's World Finals. Time to next. 2842 03:37:56,040 --> 03:38:02,080 From Ogati, Gifu, Japan, weighing 223 pounds, this 2843 03:38:02,080 --> 03:38:06,160 is Hiroshi 2844 03:38:06,160 --> 03:38:11,620 Tanahashi! 2845 03:38:25,880 --> 03:38:31,660 Final time, Hiroshi Tanahashi is out, but he will retire January 4th, 2026, at 2846 03:38:31,660 --> 03:38:36,180 the New Japan Pro Wrestling Wrestle Kingdom event at the Tokyo Dome. 2847 03:38:36,700 --> 03:38:41,240 Whoever imagined that the last time we would see Tanahashi compete in England 2848 03:38:41,240 --> 03:38:46,440 would be in a lights -out 10 -man steel cage match. 2849 03:38:51,200 --> 03:38:52,840 That's Kenny. Go, Ace. 2850 03:38:54,320 --> 03:38:55,320 Run a legend. 2851 03:38:55,600 --> 03:39:00,720 one of the most decorated wrestlers to ever step foot inside a kneecap 2852 03:39:00,720 --> 03:39:01,780 ring, JR. 2853 03:39:02,060 --> 03:39:04,980 This type of match, though, not exactly his forte. 2854 03:39:05,240 --> 03:39:10,660 No, it isn't. And I'll tell you, he didn't become an eight -time IWGP 2855 03:39:10,660 --> 03:39:15,640 for nothing. He's tough, he's resilient, and he's got all the experience in the 2856 03:39:15,640 --> 03:39:16,640 world. 2857 03:40:02,489 --> 03:40:09,090 One of the most inventive wrestlers to compete. 2858 03:40:09,710 --> 03:40:14,470 In the sport, over the last few years, or over the last few decades, I should 2859 03:40:14,470 --> 03:40:21,370 say, Kota Ibushi is someone that seems to take a mischievous delight in 2860 03:40:21,370 --> 03:40:27,910 coming up with new ways to risk his body in pursuit of competing inside a pro 2861 03:40:27,910 --> 03:40:28,910 wrestling ring. 2862 03:40:43,980 --> 03:40:49,400 From Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, weighing 224 pounds, 2863 03:40:50,160 --> 03:40:55,360 he is Jay O 2864 03:40:55,360 --> 03:41:02,120 'Neal! 2865 03:41:24,060 --> 03:41:29,000 wrestling. A man who, after the injury, he sustained at all instances at the 2866 03:41:29,000 --> 03:41:32,240 hands of Kazuchika Okada and the Don Talis family. 2867 03:41:33,180 --> 03:41:36,380 We questioned when we would see him again. 2868 03:41:38,040 --> 03:41:43,500 But, because of the unsanctioned nature of this match, because it's wiped out, 2869 03:41:43,720 --> 03:41:46,560 he did not have to be medically clear to compete. 2870 03:41:46,800 --> 03:41:47,800 Right. Good point. 2871 03:41:49,360 --> 03:41:51,120 He is here tonight. 2872 03:41:52,140 --> 03:41:57,680 because of what the Death Riders, of what the Young Bucks, and of what gay 2873 03:41:57,680 --> 03:42:01,160 are trying to do to all elite wrestling. 2874 03:42:06,860 --> 03:42:07,600 And 2875 03:42:07,600 --> 03:42:14,920 just 2876 03:42:14,920 --> 03:42:20,940 like Kota Ibushi is a creative and inventive risk taker, Kenny Omega, a 2877 03:42:21,470 --> 03:42:22,750 Cut from the very same clock. 2878 03:43:05,259 --> 03:43:07,380 Will, you are going to be great tonight. 2879 03:43:08,480 --> 03:43:10,020 Because that is who you are. 2880 03:43:15,960 --> 03:43:17,720 I've heard the crowd chant your name. 2881 03:43:22,740 --> 03:43:24,360 I've watched you win championships. 2882 03:43:29,300 --> 03:43:32,980 But to me, the biggest victories were the way you carried yourself. 2883 03:43:34,350 --> 03:43:38,330 Through pain, through setbacks, through nights you wandered, you could keep 2884 03:43:38,330 --> 03:43:44,010 going. You taught me that no mountain is too high, no opponent too strong, if 2885 03:43:44,010 --> 03:43:45,290 your heart refuses to fit. 2886 03:43:46,090 --> 03:43:53,030 When I look at you, I don't just see Willoughby the 2887 03:43:53,030 --> 03:43:54,030 wrestler. 2888 03:43:56,110 --> 03:43:58,750 I see the man who kept chasing the impossible. 2889 03:44:01,710 --> 03:44:03,310 You make England proud. 2890 03:44:06,800 --> 03:44:08,320 You make our family proud. 2891 03:44:10,840 --> 03:44:16,280 And if you're not afraid of what's next, then neither am I. 2892 03:44:18,760 --> 03:44:19,920 I love you, Billy. 2893 03:44:22,040 --> 03:44:23,040 Always. 2894 03:45:01,740 --> 03:45:03,540 225 pounds! 2895 03:45:04,000 --> 03:45:09,520 The Aerial Masked Captain... ...Will... 2896 03:45:09,520 --> 03:45:15,920 ...Are... ...Strengthening! 2897 03:45:19,300 --> 03:45:23,680 Thank you for the attention, alien officers. 2898 03:45:30,730 --> 03:45:35,970 And if the woman in that video seems familiar, that was a love letter 2899 03:45:35,970 --> 03:45:42,510 and written by Will Ospreay's partner, Alex Windsor, as he stepped into the 2900 03:45:42,510 --> 03:45:49,370 tonight in a match that could very well not just 2901 03:45:49,370 --> 03:45:52,630 be career -altering, but life -altering. 2902 03:45:53,050 --> 03:45:58,350 He told the Metro here in UK, Will Ospreay, and look at the face there, 2903 03:45:58,350 --> 03:45:59,830 told the Metro that, you know what? 2904 03:46:00,650 --> 03:46:03,150 I don't feel hurt, and I know he doesn't. 2905 03:46:03,430 --> 03:46:06,930 So, man, things could change in your life when you step out of that cage 2906 03:46:06,930 --> 03:46:11,550 tonight. I was raised on a lot of south answers. 2907 03:46:12,810 --> 03:46:17,650 Mid -south restaurants. Anything can happen. And here's the deal, folks. 2908 03:46:17,850 --> 03:46:18,850 It's all legal. 2909 03:46:20,390 --> 03:46:21,790 It's a dual sale. 2910 03:46:22,910 --> 03:46:25,770 Hold me accountable if you want, but it won't count. 2911 03:46:26,210 --> 03:46:29,430 As you can see, this cage takes up much of the ring. 2912 03:46:30,490 --> 03:46:31,490 side area 2913 03:47:04,490 --> 03:47:09,850 the motel crowd, Ospreay has lit everyone here on fire. 2914 03:47:10,390 --> 03:47:13,430 Jim, how about that talent on one side of the ring? Is that amazing? 2915 03:47:14,470 --> 03:47:19,790 It's amazing what Tony Khan is doing to acquire the greatest wrestling talent in 2916 03:47:19,790 --> 03:47:20,708 the world. 2917 03:47:20,710 --> 03:47:25,190 And that's just one half of the teams that we're talking about. Absolutely. 2918 03:48:43,170 --> 03:48:49,030 They made the demand earlier tonight that they wanted their own old music 2919 03:48:49,570 --> 03:48:53,470 Little did they know it was going to be their first ever music. First ever 2920 03:48:53,470 --> 03:48:56,880 music. Well, that takes you back, right, Excalibur? 2921 03:48:57,660 --> 03:49:02,860 I thought many, many matches for the Young Bucks. 2922 03:49:03,560 --> 03:49:07,340 This was the anthem that led them to the ring. 2923 03:49:07,860 --> 03:49:11,300 They do not seem too pleased about throwing back here tonight in London. 2924 03:49:51,590 --> 03:49:52,590 Well, 2925 03:49:54,090 --> 03:49:59,070 embarrassing theme music aside, JR, Matt and Nick Jackson, three -time former 2926 03:49:59,070 --> 03:50:04,110 AEW World Tag Team Champions, and met that up until just over a month ago, 2927 03:50:04,190 --> 03:50:05,430 called themselves... 2928 03:50:05,930 --> 03:50:09,810 Executive Vice Presidents of All Elite Wrestling. That was taken away by Swerve 2929 03:50:09,810 --> 03:50:11,150 Strickland and Will Ospreay. 2930 03:50:39,720 --> 03:50:45,780 Golda, the IWGP Global Wrestling Rating Champion Day 2, Claudio 2931 03:50:45,780 --> 03:50:48,480 Cassini -Uli and... 2932 03:50:48,480 --> 03:50:58,140 FIAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN 2933 03:51:12,990 --> 03:51:18,430 John Monsley coming into this match with a mercenary, the hired gun from New 2934 03:51:18,430 --> 03:51:20,210 Japan Pro Wrestling, gave in. 2935 03:51:21,030 --> 03:51:26,810 And his emissary of violence, Claudio Castagnoli, locked inside the cage with 2936 03:51:26,810 --> 03:51:33,390 him. But then also Marina Jafir and Wheeler Judah outside of the field cage, 2937 03:51:33,390 --> 03:51:39,890 still fully capable of playing a role in this match. Count on it. Next count, 2938 03:51:39,970 --> 03:51:41,370 Tony. Count on it. 2939 03:51:42,720 --> 03:51:46,580 Hey, this steel cage, we're taking a look at it right in front of our 2940 03:51:46,580 --> 03:51:51,120 position, is one solid piece of cage, I can tell you that. 2941 03:51:54,040 --> 03:51:55,560 Man, this could do some harm. 2942 03:52:05,060 --> 03:52:06,600 Take a look at this crowd, would you? 2943 03:52:06,900 --> 03:52:09,540 What a night this has been. What a night for AEW. 2944 03:52:09,780 --> 03:52:11,560 What a night for pro wrestling. 2945 03:52:13,980 --> 03:52:17,500 18 ,992. The record -setting crowd in the O2 here tonight. 2946 03:52:17,720 --> 03:52:22,120 And as we just announced a few moments ago, we'll be returning to the UK this 2947 03:52:22,120 --> 03:52:28,900 December. And then next August 26th for the return 2948 03:52:28,900 --> 03:52:34,340 to Wembley Stadium and all in London for all elite wrestling. 2949 03:52:35,200 --> 03:52:36,320 I wouldn't... 2950 03:52:37,120 --> 03:52:40,660 Wait too long to get my tickets for any of those big events. I can tell you that 2951 03:52:40,660 --> 03:52:45,400 right now. As you can look at this arena and see, AEW is red hot. 2952 03:52:46,580 --> 03:52:50,300 I got a big cheer from the fans when they found out that we were returning to 2953 03:52:50,300 --> 03:52:52,780 Cardiff and we were going to Manchester for the first time. 2954 03:52:53,180 --> 03:52:58,380 As you mentioned, here we go. Gabe Kenta first to breach the cage for the 2955 03:52:58,380 --> 03:53:02,640 opposition. And now we are off to the races. Remember, it's lights out. It's 2956 03:53:02,640 --> 03:53:05,520 unsectioned. Anything goes from here on out tonight. 2957 03:53:10,510 --> 03:53:13,230 No easy way out in this arrangement. 2958 03:53:13,670 --> 03:53:20,310 Oh my God, Darby starting things off. Darby had that vendetta against Jon 2959 03:53:20,310 --> 03:53:26,190 since last year. He said he was going to take everything from Jon Moxley 2960 03:53:26,190 --> 03:53:29,450 when he returned last month at All In Texas. 2961 03:53:30,910 --> 03:53:34,910 And now inside the ring, the president of New Japan Pro Wrestling, the ace, 2962 03:53:34,910 --> 03:53:39,250 Hiroshi Tanahashi, finds himself fighting off three attackers. 2963 03:53:40,040 --> 03:53:41,500 He was very emotional today. 2964 03:53:41,980 --> 03:53:42,980 Yes, 2965 03:53:43,440 --> 03:53:48,000 he was. And he realized it. Great drag and screw the leg rip that time. But, 2966 03:53:48,120 --> 03:53:49,840 man, Gabe Kidd. 2967 03:53:50,340 --> 03:53:51,920 What a mercenary he has been. 2968 03:53:52,680 --> 03:53:56,860 He's got a thorn in the side of Hiroshi Tanahashi as they've competed in New 2969 03:53:56,860 --> 03:53:57,860 Japan Pro Wrestling. 2970 03:53:58,800 --> 03:53:59,800 Whoa. 2971 03:54:00,460 --> 03:54:02,680 You can hear that flesh on flesh. 2972 03:54:03,300 --> 03:54:05,780 And now the two Englishmen doing battle. 2973 03:54:06,940 --> 03:54:09,320 The center of the ring, Gabe Kidd, changes levels. 2974 03:54:09,710 --> 03:54:15,110 And referee Rick Knox, he's the 11th man locked inside the steel cage. And he's 2975 03:54:15,110 --> 03:54:19,410 only there to count a pinfall or to decide a submission or to record a 2976 03:54:19,410 --> 03:54:20,389 submission. 2977 03:54:20,390 --> 03:54:25,390 Aside from that, he is just an innocent bystander. We saw Will Ospreay hit 2978 03:54:25,390 --> 03:54:27,990 himself in the neck as if to say, it's ready, it's ready to go. 2979 03:54:28,330 --> 03:54:30,250 We know about his neck problems. 2980 03:54:31,370 --> 03:54:33,070 Ospreay, it's a game special. 2981 03:54:33,310 --> 03:54:34,310 Man, what a chance. 2982 03:54:34,410 --> 03:54:40,650 Ospreay just took. That's what this match means to him and everybody 2983 03:54:40,650 --> 03:54:41,950 this death match. 2984 03:54:42,410 --> 03:54:46,750 Now Darby Allin returned to the ring by Claudio Castagnoli and Jon Moxley. Tony, 2985 03:54:46,850 --> 03:54:52,310 to your point, Will Ospreay, he very heavily implied this past Wednesday at 2986 03:54:52,310 --> 03:54:56,770 Dynamite that after this match, no matter the results, he may need neck 2987 03:54:57,050 --> 03:54:59,390 Absolutely. He's mentioned that. And... 2988 03:55:01,800 --> 03:55:04,100 He can do the steal from that. What a car crash. 2989 03:55:08,500 --> 03:55:13,040 Familiar faces meet in adversarial times. 2990 03:55:14,500 --> 03:55:19,780 The golden lovers, Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, the Young Bucks, Matt and Nick 2991 03:55:19,780 --> 03:55:25,060 Jackson. This is not their first rodeo. These two teams know one another 2992 03:55:25,060 --> 03:55:26,220 extremely well. 2993 03:55:26,460 --> 03:55:27,460 They've been teammates. 2994 03:55:27,620 --> 03:55:29,560 They know what's in each other's head. 2995 03:55:35,850 --> 03:55:40,710 Young Bucks at one time, one of the most popular duos ever in pro wrestling. 2996 03:55:41,090 --> 03:55:43,570 They're still popular with their legion of fans. 2997 03:55:44,590 --> 03:55:49,630 But now because of how they've conducted themselves as EVPs, abused their power 2998 03:55:49,630 --> 03:55:54,430 to the most reviled men inside the AEW locker room and by the fans as well. 2999 03:55:58,470 --> 03:56:02,130 Trouble outside for Darby, and you know that's exactly what... 3000 03:56:05,200 --> 03:56:09,620 Is Darby trying to anchor Moxley to try to prevent him from entering the ring? 3001 03:56:09,660 --> 03:56:16,440 But meanwhile, everybody will take every chance available to 3002 03:56:16,440 --> 03:56:17,440 them. 3003 03:56:17,920 --> 03:56:20,840 I think Darby has been handcuffed to Jon Moxley. 3004 03:56:21,580 --> 03:56:22,660 Oh, my God. 3005 03:56:23,840 --> 03:56:26,000 Yeah, but who handcuffed who? 3006 03:56:27,560 --> 03:56:30,380 That's Moxley hammering Darby with those right hands. 3007 03:56:31,700 --> 03:56:33,440 Moxley calling Claudio in. 3008 03:56:34,669 --> 03:56:37,450 Oh, he's already wide open for that kick to the ribs. 3009 03:56:38,490 --> 03:56:43,330 Is Claudio trying to break the handcuffs? 3010 03:56:43,550 --> 03:56:46,710 I mean, Claudio's tremendously strong, but is he that strong? Oh! 3011 03:56:47,810 --> 03:56:53,370 Come red on Claudio! Moxley goes down as well, and finally, the handcuffs, the 3012 03:56:53,370 --> 03:56:54,550 link has been broken. 3013 03:56:54,990 --> 03:56:56,610 And maybe a wrist as well. 3014 03:56:57,270 --> 03:56:58,270 Moxley is hurting. 3015 03:56:59,450 --> 03:57:01,570 There's going to be a lot of hurting going on. 3016 03:57:02,110 --> 03:57:04,010 Before this match is all said and done. 3017 03:57:04,590 --> 03:57:06,730 Remember, lights out, anything goes. 3018 03:57:06,950 --> 03:57:08,130 It's non -sanctioned. 3019 03:57:08,550 --> 03:57:12,250 And because it's unsanctioned, Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay, they didn't need 3020 03:57:12,250 --> 03:57:15,890 be cleared to compete tonight. They are taking this risk on their own accord. 3021 03:57:17,870 --> 03:57:22,590 It's a hell of a time to be hurt when you're sitting inside a giant steel 3022 03:57:23,670 --> 03:57:24,750 Bring in a trash can. 3023 03:57:25,090 --> 03:57:28,390 Omega wasted a little too much time. 3024 03:57:28,690 --> 03:57:31,090 You can't take much of that on the midsection, I can tell you that. 3025 03:57:33,520 --> 03:57:34,520 Face first. 3026 03:57:34,960 --> 03:57:36,060 Great counter there. 3027 03:57:36,400 --> 03:57:37,400 Great counter. 3028 03:57:38,120 --> 03:57:39,120 Ibushi. Nope. 3029 03:57:39,440 --> 03:57:41,240 Breaks the grip of Nick. 3030 03:57:41,540 --> 03:57:43,380 Jackson. Nick comes in with a knee strike. 3031 03:57:44,340 --> 03:57:49,620 And assisted sliced bread from the Bucs. Bucs looking good, fellas. That's their 3032 03:57:49,620 --> 03:57:50,620 best. 3033 03:57:50,780 --> 03:57:52,380 Absolutely. They've been at their best. 3034 03:57:52,660 --> 03:57:55,700 They've been at their best since what happened with their EVP status. 3035 03:57:57,440 --> 03:58:02,740 I think it took the combined efforts of Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland. 3036 03:58:04,169 --> 03:58:08,510 Two greats of their generation to defeat the Young Bucks back in Texas. This is 3037 03:58:08,510 --> 03:58:09,790 like calling an All -Star game. 3038 03:58:10,010 --> 03:58:11,050 Yes, it is. Good call. 3039 03:58:11,290 --> 03:58:12,290 Well, look at this. 3040 03:58:12,730 --> 03:58:15,850 An All -Star game with a whole lot of plunder involved. 3041 03:58:18,250 --> 03:58:19,250 Sounded like a dream. 3042 03:58:20,850 --> 03:58:22,550 He plundered a little bit of himself. 3043 03:58:22,770 --> 03:58:27,530 Boy, did he ever. And now... Nick Jackson, he demanded... 3044 03:58:27,530 --> 03:58:31,190 Demanded from the production team the most... 3045 03:58:31,400 --> 03:58:33,020 Dangerous implements they could find. 3046 03:58:33,380 --> 03:58:36,080 Apparently all they could find were some gummy bears. That's some dangerous 3047 03:58:36,080 --> 03:58:37,080 gummy bears, apparently. 3048 03:58:37,780 --> 03:58:38,780 Oh, Moxley. 3049 03:58:39,720 --> 03:58:44,260 Oh, the Death Riders are angry. Look at Moxley. Goes right at Moxley. 3050 03:58:44,840 --> 03:58:45,880 Right in the face. 3051 03:58:47,140 --> 03:58:48,200 Got to make him blink. 3052 03:58:49,480 --> 03:58:50,480 Oh, boy. 3053 03:58:50,560 --> 03:58:54,400 Will took a hard shot that time, guys. Yeah, corkscrew kick by Nick Jackson. 3054 03:58:55,420 --> 03:58:59,000 Kenny Omega back into the fray. Drop to Holt. 3055 03:59:06,630 --> 03:59:07,630 Well, 3056 03:59:11,650 --> 03:59:13,990 that won't leave a mark, but they may be stuck on the floor. 3057 03:59:15,970 --> 03:59:17,770 This is wonderful. 3058 03:59:20,790 --> 03:59:21,790 And now Omega. 3059 03:59:22,470 --> 03:59:23,850 A handful of the gummy bears. 3060 03:59:25,570 --> 03:59:30,410 What is it? Anything goes. Yes, anything. 3061 03:59:30,710 --> 03:59:32,390 Just French earned flavor. 3062 03:59:32,830 --> 03:59:34,650 That was gummy bears, not teeth. 3063 03:59:35,020 --> 03:59:36,520 The next time it may be teeth. 3064 03:59:38,300 --> 03:59:42,880 Omega and Ibushi. The first pinfall attempt of the match. And Claudio 3065 03:59:42,880 --> 03:59:43,880 breaks it up. 3066 03:59:44,000 --> 03:59:49,140 Claudio is always Johnny on the spot. Or Claudio on the spot, if you will. 3067 03:59:51,060 --> 03:59:52,700 And Claudio. 3068 03:59:54,480 --> 03:59:57,420 Taking the fight to both Omega and Ibushi. 3069 04:00:01,060 --> 04:00:03,320 Ospreay. Elbow strike back. Claudio up. 3070 04:00:03,640 --> 04:00:05,540 See, the ladder's been put in by the Bucs. 3071 04:00:06,620 --> 04:00:08,980 They love the ladders. So do the fans. 3072 04:00:09,360 --> 04:00:10,360 Oh, my God. 3073 04:00:10,660 --> 04:00:13,600 Will cannot take much of that. I can tell you that with that bad neck. 3074 04:00:14,760 --> 04:00:16,380 Now the ladder again. 3075 04:00:16,600 --> 04:00:18,220 It's the face of Omega. 3076 04:00:19,780 --> 04:00:21,820 And Ibushi. 3077 04:00:24,060 --> 04:00:25,900 Ibushi driven down the Young Bucs. 3078 04:00:27,140 --> 04:00:30,540 They are very familiar with how to wield that ladder. 3079 04:00:31,070 --> 04:00:32,070 Implement of destruction. 3080 04:00:32,310 --> 04:00:36,030 They've taken out a couple of men already with the ladder. 3081 04:00:37,210 --> 04:00:38,250 And they're not done. 3082 04:00:38,530 --> 04:00:43,530 No, they've got designs on the back of Darby Allen. My God, here it comes. 3083 04:00:44,570 --> 04:00:45,570 Powered off. 3084 04:00:47,050 --> 04:00:51,410 It's fine first. It sounded bad. It looked bad. It is bad. 3085 04:00:52,050 --> 04:00:57,930 And Darby, he reached back. I think the back of his head may have, or his ear 3086 04:00:57,930 --> 04:01:00,390 may have hit that ladder and been lacerated. 3087 04:01:01,290 --> 04:01:04,550 No, you could, you know, with a shot like that, you could just bite through 3088 04:01:04,550 --> 04:01:05,550 tongue. 3089 04:01:09,630 --> 04:01:15,990 Oh, the senton, Darby. The midsection crushed. That's a massive chance 3090 04:01:15,990 --> 04:01:22,690 taken by the Bucs because if somebody would have moved, that could have ended 3091 04:01:22,690 --> 04:01:26,890 the match because how do you respond from that? How do you go spine first 3092 04:01:26,890 --> 04:01:29,270 ladder off the ropes and survive it? 3093 04:01:29,740 --> 04:01:34,920 No, Ospreay busted open, I think, either by the ladder, by how his head struck 3094 04:01:34,920 --> 04:01:35,920 the steel cage. 3095 04:01:38,520 --> 04:01:42,600 Well, Ospreay had told Sports Illustrated earlier this week, if it's 3096 04:01:42,600 --> 04:01:46,700 smallish chance that I'm not going to be the same afterwards, I'm going to go in 3097 04:01:46,700 --> 04:01:50,580 there and just be Will Ospreay, maybe for one last night. 3098 04:01:50,820 --> 04:01:53,860 You know, I saw his personality change during this very day. 3099 04:01:54,220 --> 04:01:55,840 We had a couple of conversations. 3100 04:01:56,840 --> 04:02:00,680 But you feel like after you've been in it so long, you know how far to go as 3101 04:02:00,680 --> 04:02:01,680 you're questioning. 3102 04:02:02,100 --> 04:02:03,200 I went far enough. 3103 04:02:03,480 --> 04:02:05,460 I saw what I needed to see. 3104 04:02:05,780 --> 04:02:07,380 I heard what I needed to hear. 3105 04:02:08,260 --> 04:02:12,320 And this is a very personal night for Will Ospreay. 3106 04:02:13,580 --> 04:02:16,660 As a kid growing up in the U .K. What 3107 04:02:16,660 --> 04:02:23,280 an incredible, 3108 04:02:23,680 --> 04:02:24,940 inventive move. 3109 04:02:25,390 --> 04:02:29,530 Ospreay, JR. Yeah, he is willing to take every chance that he can create. 3110 04:02:29,850 --> 04:02:32,930 Oh, wait a second. Moxley swinging for the fences with a chair. 3111 04:02:33,550 --> 04:02:34,730 Ospreay disarms him. 3112 04:02:35,310 --> 04:02:37,210 And now Ospreay. 3113 04:02:37,670 --> 04:02:40,190 You're right in that cage of the spine. 3114 04:02:41,590 --> 04:02:42,590 Even worse. 3115 04:02:44,250 --> 04:02:47,930 Yeah, it was John Moxley. It was the Death Riders. They were targeting the 3116 04:02:47,930 --> 04:02:50,110 of Ospreay. Ospreay has not forgotten about that. 3117 04:02:52,010 --> 04:02:53,330 Oh, but Gabe Kidd. 3118 04:02:54,180 --> 04:02:55,180 Oh, no. 3119 04:02:55,520 --> 04:02:56,980 Ospreay better fight out of this. 3120 04:02:58,580 --> 04:02:59,580 Kid, kid. 3121 04:03:00,220 --> 04:03:02,020 Stalling. Oh, pile driver. 3122 04:03:02,420 --> 04:03:03,159 Oh, no. 3123 04:03:03,160 --> 04:03:08,060 Blood drifting from the head of Will Ospreay. Now it's just a matter of time, 3124 04:03:08,060 --> 04:03:12,440 is it? But the blood, I think the least of Ospreay's problems, the pile driver 3125 04:03:12,440 --> 04:03:16,880 on that already compromised neck. He may be done, Excalibur. Ospreay, that is, 3126 04:03:16,900 --> 04:03:17,899 may be done. 3127 04:03:17,900 --> 04:03:20,220 He's holding his neck, his throat. 3128 04:03:22,350 --> 04:03:24,030 Kenny's not done, though. Look at this. 3129 04:03:24,330 --> 04:03:30,290 Kenny Omega, Gabe Kidd, battled earlier this year in New Japan Pro Wrestling. 3130 04:03:31,230 --> 04:03:37,350 He's setting the tone for 2025 and this rivalry between Kidd, the Bullet Club 3131 04:03:37,350 --> 04:03:41,090 War Dogs, Kenny Omega, and All Elite Wrestling. 3132 04:03:43,450 --> 04:03:44,450 Man, 3133 04:03:44,790 --> 04:03:45,569 what a night. 3134 04:03:45,570 --> 04:03:49,690 What a historic night we're, all of us are involved in. 3135 04:03:54,160 --> 04:03:55,019 It's sensational. 3136 04:03:55,020 --> 04:03:59,020 Tremendous offense by the Bucs, and Claudio Cacchioli there to deliver the 3137 04:03:59,020 --> 04:04:01,620 swing. All on Don Leo Jonathan. 3138 04:04:01,940 --> 04:04:03,660 That giant swing works every time. 3139 04:04:04,040 --> 04:04:06,660 And Nick Jackson leaps over, left over Omega. 3140 04:04:07,600 --> 04:04:11,440 And blasted Mabushi on the outside, gave Kidd the drop kick. 3141 04:04:13,060 --> 04:04:15,280 And... Let's go! 3142 04:04:15,880 --> 04:04:20,140 Now the catapult for Omega into the waiting thrust kick from Matt Jackson. 3143 04:04:21,120 --> 04:04:23,080 There's brotherly teamwork here. 3144 04:04:24,140 --> 04:04:28,380 A teamer between the Bucs, the Death Riders, the Bullet Club, War Dogs, all 3145 04:04:28,380 --> 04:04:29,680 the same match. The cover. 3146 04:04:32,080 --> 04:04:36,860 And Omega, referee's hand was coming down for the fatal three count. 3147 04:04:37,160 --> 04:04:41,760 You just got to wonder after the attack by Okada with that elbow on the 3148 04:04:41,760 --> 04:04:45,860 midsection. Remember that and the blood spewing out of Kenny's mouth. What does 3149 04:04:45,860 --> 04:04:47,040 Kenny have left? 3150 04:04:47,720 --> 04:04:50,780 I know he's an amazing athlete, one of the greatest of all time, but man. 3151 04:04:51,660 --> 04:04:56,060 I'm concerned about him. Yeah, Kenny, he fought through the pain, fought through 3152 04:04:56,060 --> 04:05:00,520 the injury in that AEW Unified Championship match at All -In Texas 3153 04:05:00,520 --> 04:05:01,520 Kazuchika Okada. 3154 04:05:02,380 --> 04:05:03,380 Oh! 3155 04:05:04,400 --> 04:05:08,820 Paris superkicks for Kota Ibushi. Now if the Bucks can follow up quickly, they 3156 04:05:08,820 --> 04:05:09,820 may have it won here. 3157 04:05:11,640 --> 04:05:12,640 No. 3158 04:05:13,000 --> 04:05:17,220 T .K. Driver, Ibushi, driven down. This match could be over right here. 3159 04:05:17,420 --> 04:05:19,680 Two, and now Darby breaks it up. 3160 04:05:21,580 --> 04:05:24,640 I think we can say the Bucs have been the dominant factor in this match so 3161 04:05:24,780 --> 04:05:25,780 They've been the difference. 3162 04:05:25,900 --> 04:05:30,900 You're right, Tony. And now the Death Riders and Gabe Kidd singling out Darby 3163 04:05:30,900 --> 04:05:31,900 Allin. 3164 04:05:32,520 --> 04:05:36,140 Kidd, who just a few moments ago was ranting like a madman just in front of 3165 04:05:36,140 --> 04:05:37,140 desk. 3166 04:05:38,960 --> 04:05:40,220 Look at this. 3167 04:05:42,060 --> 04:05:43,060 Oh, no, no. 3168 04:05:58,920 --> 04:06:00,580 Once again, J .R., look at this. 3169 04:06:01,260 --> 04:06:02,300 It's slow motion. 3170 04:06:05,880 --> 04:06:06,880 That's amazing. 3171 04:06:07,080 --> 04:06:09,460 It's amazing if Darby is able to continue. 3172 04:06:09,700 --> 04:06:10,800 He's being checked on. 3173 04:06:11,740 --> 04:06:12,740 Oh. 3174 04:06:13,240 --> 04:06:16,960 Now Hiroshi Tanahashi trying to stand his ground. 3175 04:06:22,720 --> 04:06:27,720 Gabe Kidd, he doesn't want to see Tanahashi make it to January 2026. 3176 04:06:28,570 --> 04:06:30,470 Uh -oh. You hear the impact of that. 3177 04:06:30,970 --> 04:06:32,750 Solid contact to the head. 3178 04:06:33,350 --> 04:06:34,350 Twist and shoot. 3179 04:06:37,050 --> 04:06:38,050 Up with Moxley. 3180 04:06:38,590 --> 04:06:39,590 Oh! 3181 04:06:42,130 --> 04:06:44,830 Not sure if it was a paradigm shift or it was a DDT. 3182 04:06:45,650 --> 04:06:48,410 But either way, it was extremely effective for Moxley. 3183 04:06:50,850 --> 04:06:54,590 Dragging a seamless, lifeless body into the ring. And that's Darby Allin, of 3184 04:06:54,590 --> 04:06:55,590 course. 3185 04:06:56,690 --> 04:06:57,730 Chairs and tables. 3186 04:06:58,360 --> 04:06:59,099 Oh, my. 3187 04:06:59,100 --> 04:07:00,100 Oh, man. 3188 04:07:00,440 --> 04:07:03,520 And Kendall sticks and ladders. Gee whiz. 3189 04:07:05,680 --> 04:07:10,520 Moxley battering Darby Allen with those right hands. Gabe Kidd is gouging at the 3190 04:07:10,520 --> 04:07:11,520 eyes of Darby. 3191 04:07:13,180 --> 04:07:15,020 That was a trash can on the spine. 3192 04:07:15,680 --> 04:07:20,160 Yeah. Dakota Ibushi, you can see at the bottom of your screen, that's Darby 3193 04:07:20,160 --> 04:07:22,520 Allen. The blood leaking from his ear. 3194 04:07:24,380 --> 04:07:25,400 Oh, look at this. 3195 04:07:26,480 --> 04:07:28,200 Claudio Castagnoli, the duct tape. 3196 04:07:30,340 --> 04:07:31,620 Restraining Darby to the chair. 3197 04:07:32,260 --> 04:07:36,100 It's a very embodiment of what it means to be lights out. Anything goes. 3198 04:07:37,400 --> 04:07:41,140 And Moxley with the fork. We saw this at all in, remember? 3199 04:07:41,420 --> 04:07:46,340 Yeah, Moxley, he was on the receiving end at all in. This time, perhaps ready 3200 04:07:46,340 --> 04:07:47,340 dish out the punishment. 3201 04:08:14,060 --> 04:08:16,900 There's no way to stop this, Tony. It's lights out. 3202 04:08:19,680 --> 04:08:21,860 He spit right in Moxley's face. 3203 04:08:22,180 --> 04:08:24,940 He spit in Moxley's face after what happened. 3204 04:08:26,240 --> 04:08:27,240 Oh, my God. 3205 04:08:28,800 --> 04:08:30,440 Straight to the chair. 3206 04:08:31,100 --> 04:08:33,940 Darby Allin could be done for. 3207 04:08:34,160 --> 04:08:35,860 Jim, we've seen a lot. I've never seen that. 3208 04:08:37,040 --> 04:08:42,020 That's just gruesome. And now Moxley, how do you respond? How do you come 3209 04:08:42,220 --> 04:08:43,220 Calling to troops. 3210 04:08:43,340 --> 04:08:44,340 Outside of the cage. 3211 04:08:45,660 --> 04:08:50,060 Well, they got, as you can see, Marina setting up a table. Wheeler Yuta. 3212 04:08:51,540 --> 04:08:57,280 And Moxley now turning his fury on the ace, the president of New Japan Pro 3213 04:08:57,280 --> 04:08:58,520 Wrestling, Hiroshi Tanahashi. 3214 04:08:59,160 --> 04:09:03,920 Well, since the cage is locked, Jim, it's pretty apparent what Moxley wants 3215 04:09:03,920 --> 04:09:07,700 do. He wants to take someone up to the top and throw them off the top of the 3216 04:09:07,700 --> 04:09:12,480 cage outside. And if given the opportunity, that's exactly what could 3217 04:09:13,260 --> 04:09:15,860 And if it does happen, good night, nurse. 3218 04:09:18,440 --> 04:09:20,420 Oh, the blood flowing freely. 3219 04:09:20,920 --> 04:09:23,200 That is from the ear of Darby Allen. 3220 04:09:23,540 --> 04:09:25,220 Yeah, there's some blood loss here. 3221 04:09:27,660 --> 04:09:29,200 Barbed wire table. 3222 04:09:29,480 --> 04:09:34,140 You kind of had to figure that somewhere along this treacherous journey, the 3223 04:09:34,140 --> 04:09:36,360 barbed wire would come into play. 3224 04:09:37,900 --> 04:09:39,460 Tables would come into play. 3225 04:09:39,760 --> 04:09:41,280 Look, they're going to stack it three. 3226 04:09:41,800 --> 04:09:46,240 It's Darby Allen that they want to put on. This is all retribution for what 3227 04:09:46,240 --> 04:09:51,540 Darby has been doing. To John Moxley. But Darby completely justified what the 3228 04:09:51,540 --> 04:09:55,480 Death Riders did to him last year. Of course he is. Look at Darby digging his 3229 04:09:55,480 --> 04:10:02,380 fingers into the flesh of Claudio Castagnoli. Darby trying to do anything, 3230 04:10:02,440 --> 04:10:07,660 everything in his power, not to be brought up to that cage. Darby is still 3231 04:10:07,660 --> 04:10:08,880 standing, which amazes me. 3232 04:10:09,920 --> 04:10:10,980 Oh, my God. 3233 04:10:12,010 --> 04:10:13,010 Oh, the kick. 3234 04:10:13,030 --> 04:10:17,010 Sends Darby down and right in front of our broadcast position, Omega was just 3235 04:10:17,010 --> 04:10:20,090 sent head first of the steel cage by Jon Moxley. 3236 04:10:22,390 --> 04:10:27,370 I just noticed Will Ospreay, the bottom of the screen, Ospreay has not moved 3237 04:10:27,370 --> 04:10:28,830 since that pile driver by Gabe Kidd. 3238 04:10:33,090 --> 04:10:35,790 Tanahashi trying to fight off Matt and Nick Jackson. 3239 04:10:36,950 --> 04:10:37,950 Tanahashi. 3240 04:10:38,570 --> 04:10:39,730 Oh, Tanahashi. 3241 04:10:42,320 --> 04:10:45,380 Moxley, face full of barbed wire for Mox. 3242 04:10:47,440 --> 04:10:53,000 Oh, Moxley fighting with everything left in him to prevent himself from being 3243 04:10:53,000 --> 04:10:54,780 driven further into that barbed wire. 3244 04:10:56,820 --> 04:11:03,440 And one for 3245 04:11:03,440 --> 04:11:04,440 Moxley as well. 3246 04:11:04,720 --> 04:11:07,440 Look at the blood all over the canvas for this match. 3247 04:11:07,760 --> 04:11:09,860 That's blood from Darby Allin's ear. 3248 04:11:12,170 --> 04:11:13,430 The ring looked like a crime scene. 3249 04:11:13,690 --> 04:11:18,890 But right now, Claudio Castagnoli, neutralizer on Tanahashi. 3250 04:11:22,750 --> 04:11:24,050 The P .T. 3251 04:11:25,890 --> 04:11:27,610 Springer for Tanahashi. 3252 04:11:28,550 --> 04:11:29,670 Now the cover. 3253 04:11:30,050 --> 04:11:33,010 One, two, a spray! 3254 04:11:33,470 --> 04:11:34,830 A long two. 3255 04:11:35,330 --> 04:11:38,750 How about that? Just calling in and headbutting the save. 3256 04:11:39,630 --> 04:11:41,530 Potentially a last -ditch effort. 3257 04:11:42,090 --> 04:11:43,450 By Will Ospreay. 3258 04:11:45,070 --> 04:11:47,630 To prevent the opposition from taking the match. 3259 04:11:47,970 --> 04:11:51,070 Yeah, and you see him holding the back of his head here, Excalibur. He just 3260 04:11:51,070 --> 04:11:52,070 sacrificed himself. 3261 04:11:52,450 --> 04:11:55,550 Because he realized that they are going to go after him now. 3262 04:11:58,250 --> 04:11:59,650 You do the math. 3263 04:11:59,850 --> 04:12:00,850 You look at the odds. 3264 04:12:01,390 --> 04:12:04,350 The odds right now are in favor of that man. 3265 04:12:07,950 --> 04:12:11,430 I just looked up off the monitor. I noticed Wheeler Yuta. 3266 04:12:12,210 --> 04:12:13,210 Prowling around the ring. 3267 04:12:14,890 --> 04:12:21,050 Which he's legal to do, unfortunately, for his acquisitions. His adversaries, I 3268 04:12:21,050 --> 04:12:22,050 should say. 3269 04:12:22,710 --> 04:12:23,710 Look at this. 3270 04:12:24,150 --> 04:12:25,670 Moxley gripping the neck. 3271 04:12:26,610 --> 04:12:29,370 Thumbs in the spine as he pulls him up on the neck. 3272 04:12:30,510 --> 04:12:31,970 He knows. We all know. 3273 04:12:42,090 --> 04:12:45,950 Spine first into this barbed wire laced table. 3274 04:12:46,350 --> 04:12:48,350 Will Ospreay is incredible. 3275 04:12:49,970 --> 04:12:51,750 Kinney, Kinney, Kinney. 3276 04:12:52,450 --> 04:12:54,410 Big snap drive in that time. 3277 04:13:11,800 --> 04:13:14,420 He did for a moment. Yes, he's still in this thing. 3278 04:13:15,320 --> 04:13:19,420 Omoxley and Omega, there are many, many battles. 3279 04:13:19,940 --> 04:13:21,360 But Kota Ibushi now. 3280 04:13:22,340 --> 04:13:23,880 A potent, powerful kick. 3281 04:13:25,460 --> 04:13:26,460 That snap. 3282 04:13:26,860 --> 04:13:27,860 Dragon. 3283 04:13:30,040 --> 04:13:31,400 Man, this is getting deadly. 3284 04:13:32,360 --> 04:13:33,460 It is deadly. 3285 04:13:36,900 --> 04:13:38,860 Ibushi throwing his body at the box. 3286 04:13:39,540 --> 04:13:43,810 It's amazing some of these men can still, function this deep into this 3287 04:13:43,810 --> 04:13:44,990 with all that's going on. 3288 04:13:46,110 --> 04:13:48,090 Adrenaline can do a lot. 3289 04:13:49,910 --> 04:13:51,330 Superhuman effort by everybody. 3290 04:13:52,990 --> 04:13:57,750 And Omega taking every chance in the book is Omega. 3291 04:13:59,310 --> 04:14:04,010 What the hell? They're saying, no caution to the wind. I know it's cliche, 3292 04:14:04,010 --> 04:14:05,010 that's what they're doing. 3293 04:14:09,640 --> 04:14:11,860 Just wonder about the blood loss for Darby. 3294 04:14:19,440 --> 04:14:21,580 Look at the body. Can you just look to his left? 3295 04:14:22,160 --> 04:14:23,160 Looked around. 3296 04:14:23,280 --> 04:14:24,280 Saw the body. 3297 04:14:25,740 --> 04:14:27,340 He's got blood all over him. 3298 04:14:27,660 --> 04:14:28,660 Uh -oh. 3299 04:14:29,820 --> 04:14:36,320 Oh, here we go, Jim. 3300 04:14:39,920 --> 04:14:42,900 Yeah, you got to admire his courage and his resilience. 3301 04:14:44,180 --> 04:14:45,680 After the punishment he endured. 3302 04:14:46,320 --> 04:14:47,320 He's still in it. 3303 04:14:47,880 --> 04:14:52,080 I was going to say, I mean, in Texas, to come back to a match like this is, wait 3304 04:14:52,080 --> 04:14:54,500 a second, Hiroshi Tanahashi, what is he? 3305 04:14:58,200 --> 04:14:59,540 Who's he at, Alfred? 3306 04:14:59,780 --> 04:15:00,780 Get down there. 3307 04:15:00,880 --> 04:15:07,660 Tanahashi is, he's living. He wants... Tanahashi realizes 3308 04:15:07,660 --> 04:15:08,720 that it's livelihood. 3309 04:15:09,340 --> 04:15:10,880 has been adversely affected. 3310 04:15:11,520 --> 04:15:14,200 He should have realized that when he signed the contract. Wait a second, 3311 04:15:14,300 --> 04:15:15,300 Ospreay. 3312 04:15:15,960 --> 04:15:16,958 My God. 3313 04:15:16,960 --> 04:15:18,280 Ospreay climbing up to the cage. 3314 04:15:20,060 --> 04:15:26,820 Wheeler, you to... Ospreay's going to risk the career once and for 3315 04:15:26,820 --> 04:15:27,820 all here. 3316 04:15:28,420 --> 04:15:29,420 Wow! 3317 04:15:30,400 --> 04:15:33,860 Ospreay! A muscle from the top of the steel cage! 3318 04:15:34,180 --> 04:15:37,920 It took out a bunch of men, as they say in Oklahoma, a bunch of them. 3319 04:15:50,000 --> 04:15:53,340 and every chance in the book, the little definition of self. 3320 04:15:57,060 --> 04:16:02,220 And let's also say, you can see Ospreay is down. He's got to use the ring, start 3321 04:16:02,220 --> 04:16:03,600 to pull himself up on the outside. 3322 04:16:03,900 --> 04:16:10,240 Oh, but look at Gabe Kidd, a man who can make himself a star here tonight. 3323 04:16:11,700 --> 04:16:16,620 I mean, he's had a tremendous battle with Omega to kick off 2025. 3324 04:16:17,160 --> 04:16:19,640 He's a man with so much violence. 3325 04:16:19,900 --> 04:16:21,800 He's vitriol towards Kenny Omega. 3326 04:16:26,220 --> 04:16:32,900 There's no doubt that this man is a little bit off balance. 3327 04:16:34,780 --> 04:16:36,860 The gay kid may be concussed. 3328 04:16:38,100 --> 04:16:40,300 He may be concussed or he may just be crazy. 3329 04:16:40,720 --> 04:16:41,760 You're right about that. 3330 04:16:42,160 --> 04:16:44,820 He feels that Omega bit straight. 3331 04:16:45,080 --> 04:16:47,060 New Japan Pro Wrestling. Right in the throat. 3332 04:16:47,500 --> 04:16:48,840 Uppercut to the throat. You're right. 3333 04:16:56,330 --> 04:17:01,030 Wildly behind Kenny Omega, as you can hear. Prepare super kicks to their 3334 04:17:01,030 --> 04:17:02,170 brother in the elite. 3335 04:17:04,630 --> 04:17:06,050 Tanahashi trying to get screwed. 3336 04:17:07,690 --> 04:17:11,110 Tanahashi is so proficient at the dragon screws. 3337 04:17:12,250 --> 04:17:16,830 Claudio counters the twist and shout from Tanahashi. 3338 04:17:18,670 --> 04:17:23,110 But Ibushi, the back flipping kick. 3339 04:17:33,470 --> 04:17:38,190 Darby using that scorpion death drop. The smallest dog in the fight. He's 3340 04:17:38,190 --> 04:17:41,290 fighting like he's a super, super heavyweight. 3341 04:17:42,770 --> 04:17:48,390 And one for Matt Jackson as well. 3342 04:17:48,710 --> 04:17:50,670 Oh, but he caught one from Gay Kid. 3343 04:17:52,370 --> 04:17:54,530 Gay Kid has been very opportunistic. 3344 04:18:17,680 --> 04:18:20,800 that make us say, man, you've got to keep everybody down, and that's so 3345 04:18:20,800 --> 04:18:21,800 difficult to do. 3346 04:18:24,580 --> 04:18:28,080 Look at this crowd, man, and the blood and the sweat. 3347 04:18:30,760 --> 04:18:33,580 These guys are putting their careers on the line. 3348 04:18:34,040 --> 04:18:37,500 Anybody that would argue that point is not looking at the fact I'm looking at. 3349 04:18:41,140 --> 04:18:46,980 Over 18 ,000 fans pinning this is awesome, and they're absolutely correct. 3350 04:18:49,070 --> 04:18:50,870 Now, Nick Jackson. 3351 04:18:51,690 --> 04:18:53,730 Bocchini to Ibushi. 3352 04:18:54,270 --> 04:18:56,950 Driven down, but will Ospreay. 3353 04:18:57,350 --> 04:18:58,350 Cutter. 3354 04:18:59,130 --> 04:19:03,630 These guys are going for the professional kill here. 3355 04:19:04,950 --> 04:19:11,590 What are we 3356 04:19:11,590 --> 04:19:12,590 witnessing here? 3357 04:19:12,650 --> 04:19:15,930 We are witnessing a spectacle that we have never seen before. 3358 04:19:16,190 --> 04:19:18,090 And we've seen some crazy stuff. 3359 04:19:18,490 --> 04:19:23,790 in aw maybe we're witnessing a slobber knocker tony yes now the two of the 3360 04:19:23,790 --> 04:19:29,970 original adversaries of all elite wrestling yeah john moxley the first 3361 04:19:29,970 --> 04:19:36,230 nothing 2019 emerged from the crowd and had one target in mind kenny oh my god 3362 04:19:36,230 --> 04:19:41,730 what impact right on the front of this mark great call on that if scaliber i 3363 04:19:41,730 --> 04:19:44,330 remember that from las vegas 3364 04:19:50,540 --> 04:19:54,440 how much more can moxley take omega 3365 04:19:54,440 --> 04:19:59,620 again 3366 04:19:59,620 --> 04:20:06,440 with so many men going at it at the 3367 04:20:06,440 --> 04:20:10,480 same time in so many bodies it's very difficult to get a one two three because 3368 04:20:10,480 --> 04:20:17,120 of the saves and everybody jumping back in the ring how's it going to end what's 3369 04:20:17,120 --> 04:20:21,620 it going to take do you think I shudder to think, Tony, I shudder to think what 3370 04:20:21,620 --> 04:20:24,720 it's going to take to end this contest. 3371 04:20:25,160 --> 04:20:26,520 See a beleaguered Moxley. 3372 04:20:27,080 --> 04:20:28,260 He's looking outside. 3373 04:20:28,520 --> 04:20:31,740 I don't know what he's... Moxley. 3374 04:20:32,360 --> 04:20:34,320 There's Wheeler Uta there you see on the outside. 3375 04:20:34,760 --> 04:20:37,380 Wheeler wants to get more involved than he deserves. 3376 04:20:39,520 --> 04:20:40,399 Wait a second. 3377 04:20:40,400 --> 04:20:43,240 Moxley and Uta climbing the cage on opposite sides. 3378 04:20:43,540 --> 04:20:44,960 He's trying to bring Wheeler in. 3379 04:20:45,780 --> 04:20:47,540 Remember, anything goes to Wheeler. 3380 04:20:51,080 --> 04:20:55,620 Moxley and Yuta battling right above the... 3381 04:20:55,620 --> 04:21:02,400 Darby. This is 3382 04:21:02,400 --> 04:21:03,400 dangerous. 3383 04:21:04,220 --> 04:21:05,920 Moxley on the outside now. 3384 04:21:08,220 --> 04:21:09,520 But wait a second, Yuta. 3385 04:21:21,740 --> 04:21:27,440 The Japanese team better watch out here because these two men are just... Crash 3386 04:21:27,440 --> 04:21:28,440 and burn. 3387 04:21:28,920 --> 04:21:29,920 Spine first. 3388 04:21:30,180 --> 04:21:31,180 Wood wins. 3389 04:21:32,320 --> 04:21:34,160 Taking out the Japanese announcer. 3390 04:21:34,460 --> 04:21:35,460 Darby's not done. 3391 04:21:36,760 --> 04:21:40,480 Now Darby, outside of the cage, he's spotted Moxley. 3392 04:21:41,780 --> 04:21:44,140 Remember, the only way to win is by pinfall. 3393 04:21:49,420 --> 04:21:53,160 We're in very close quarters here because the cage pressed against the 3394 04:21:54,140 --> 04:21:57,840 El Desperado for the Japanese announcing he had nowhere to go. No, he didn't. As 3395 04:21:57,840 --> 04:21:59,360 Yuta fell from the cage. 3396 04:22:02,680 --> 04:22:08,540 As ringside position attending to Desperado and Yuta alike. 3397 04:22:09,160 --> 04:22:13,980 But right now, Dr. Michael Sampson was Johnny on the spot. 3398 04:22:14,320 --> 04:22:16,880 Wait a second. Look at these kicks. Darby. 3399 04:22:18,350 --> 04:22:22,250 He's got Moxley sandwiched underneath the tables. 3400 04:22:22,450 --> 04:22:25,690 And he's going to go up the freaking top of the cage. 3401 04:22:26,310 --> 04:22:28,690 You talk about taking the ultimate risk. 3402 04:22:28,950 --> 04:22:30,150 The big challenge. 3403 04:22:30,410 --> 04:22:34,370 It's feast or famine. Marina Shafir just pulled Moxley out of harm's way. 3404 04:22:34,930 --> 04:22:38,170 And Gabe Kidd coming up from behind. And Darby doesn't realize it. 3405 04:22:38,650 --> 04:22:39,650 Oh, low blow. 3406 04:22:40,470 --> 04:22:42,290 Which is as legal as a headlock. 3407 04:22:43,690 --> 04:22:46,270 A low blow with Darby perched atop the cage. 3408 04:22:48,270 --> 04:22:49,530 As now Kidd. 3409 04:22:51,350 --> 04:22:54,410 Kidd ascending to the top of the cage with Darby Allin. 3410 04:22:55,230 --> 04:22:59,970 Nearly incapacitated. Oh, just a headbutt to the base of the neck. 3411 04:23:01,070 --> 04:23:02,790 Darby is addled. 3412 04:23:03,050 --> 04:23:05,670 His equilibrium is screwed. 3413 04:23:09,170 --> 04:23:12,830 Kidd with a grip around the neck. 3414 04:23:13,050 --> 04:23:15,190 Oh, but Darby. Rick in the eyes. 3415 04:23:16,390 --> 04:23:17,610 Wrenching at the face. 3416 04:23:21,789 --> 04:23:24,470 God almighty, you're talking about crash and burn. 3417 04:23:24,710 --> 04:23:25,870 Body's on the line. 3418 04:23:26,830 --> 04:23:32,310 Remember, it's one fall and only one fall in this matchup. I don't think 3419 04:23:32,310 --> 04:23:36,610 going to see Darby and Gabe Kidd anytime soon in this match. 3420 04:23:37,690 --> 04:23:43,210 And now it may come down to Kota Ibushi and Claudio Castagnoli deciding this 3421 04:23:43,210 --> 04:23:44,330 match for their teams. 3422 04:23:44,870 --> 04:23:46,010 Oh, look at those shots. 3423 04:23:49,550 --> 04:23:52,590 They're both giving it all they have. Who's going to weaken? 3424 04:23:54,230 --> 04:23:57,210 Claudio getting the better of Ibushi. He's bigger and he's stronger. 3425 04:23:57,850 --> 04:23:59,650 And he's laying him in, man. 3426 04:24:01,010 --> 04:24:02,490 Swarming Ibushi with those shots. 3427 04:24:04,990 --> 04:24:06,190 Ibushi, a half and half. 3428 04:24:06,490 --> 04:24:09,470 He ate every one of those shots and came with that half and half. 3429 04:24:10,110 --> 04:24:11,870 Kenny walking like Frankenstein. 3430 04:24:12,390 --> 04:24:13,390 Omega, the record. 3431 04:24:13,830 --> 04:24:15,510 The V -trigger, Ospreay. 3432 04:24:22,640 --> 04:24:27,040 make the difference or be the difference in this one fall encounter. 3433 04:24:28,700 --> 04:24:33,560 Golden Lovers avoiding the attack from Nick Jackson. 3434 04:25:01,390 --> 04:25:04,470 He was out of desperation, but it was seamless. 3435 04:25:06,790 --> 04:25:12,250 This crowd of over 18 ,000 just going crazy here tonight. 3436 04:25:12,490 --> 04:25:15,990 There's nobody to save Matt Jackson. Everybody else is outside. 3437 04:25:52,789 --> 04:25:55,870 Hiroshi Tanahashi scoring the pin. How about that? 3438 04:25:56,110 --> 04:26:02,530 In his final match ever in the United Kingdom. You know, after Australia 3439 04:26:02,530 --> 04:26:06,330 this year, I wasn't sure we'd ever see Osprey and Omega working together again. 3440 04:26:06,450 --> 04:26:09,150 But they did. To great effect. They changed. 3441 04:26:09,370 --> 04:26:10,490 They shifted the... 3442 04:26:11,310 --> 04:26:12,310 I love this match. 3443 04:26:12,910 --> 04:26:18,290 They shifted the tide, and it took the fact that divided conquered. 3444 04:26:18,570 --> 04:26:23,510 That's exactly what happened. Nobody could save Matt Jackson. Nick was down, 3445 04:26:23,510 --> 04:26:25,230 there are your winners. 3446 04:26:25,450 --> 04:26:26,610 Raise those hands high. 3447 04:26:27,150 --> 04:26:30,450 You earned it. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Kenny Omega. 3448 04:26:30,750 --> 04:26:32,790 What a hell of a man, ladies and gentlemen. 3449 04:26:33,030 --> 04:26:34,550 We all witnessed here together. 3450 04:26:35,290 --> 04:26:40,410 Kota Ibushi, Will Offray, their hands raised, and their partner, Darby Allen. 3451 04:26:40,800 --> 04:26:47,720 receiving medical attention outside of the cage well fans just nearly just 3452 04:26:47,720 --> 04:26:53,220 under 19 000 people joined us here tonight the o2 in london the 3453 04:26:53,220 --> 04:26:59,180 crowd for professional wrestling historic hundreds of thousands joining 3454 04:26:59,180 --> 04:27:04,620 around the world from your home and we thank you all for joining us 3455 04:27:09,680 --> 04:27:10,900 And what a great audience. 3456 04:27:11,440 --> 04:27:16,080 What great fans we have here in AEW. They stood and they roared. 3457 04:27:17,420 --> 04:27:19,800 Almost 19 ,000 in attendance. 3458 04:27:20,040 --> 04:27:21,060 There's Jon Motley. 3459 04:27:22,220 --> 04:27:25,460 And Darby, oh, Darby on his feet. What a great fight after that. 3460 04:27:25,960 --> 04:27:28,600 After that crack and burn. 3461 04:27:34,460 --> 04:27:38,480 Darby Allen, Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, Hiroshi Tanahashi. 3462 04:27:40,140 --> 04:27:41,500 For the final time in the United Kingdom. 3463 04:27:42,120 --> 04:27:46,840 For the final time in the United Kingdom. And Will Ospreay. 3464 04:27:49,700 --> 04:27:51,100 Two proud warriors. 3465 04:27:53,040 --> 04:27:57,660 Warriors, that's the right word, man. These gentlemen provided Will looking 3466 04:27:57,660 --> 04:27:58,660 those home crowds. 3467 04:28:01,880 --> 04:28:03,840 He's got a road ahead of him, doesn't he? 3468 04:28:04,280 --> 04:28:08,960 Absolutely. And this whole crowd recognizing the efforts and the 3469 04:28:10,380 --> 04:28:11,920 Of Will Ospreay here tonight. 3470 04:28:12,340 --> 04:28:16,760 Yeah, whatever comes next for Will Ospreay, we wish him all the best. 3471 04:28:17,820 --> 04:28:23,840 He was very candid on Wednesday night, this past Wednesday night, 3472 04:28:24,020 --> 04:28:27,900 about what could be waiting in his very near future. 3473 04:28:29,240 --> 04:28:32,540 That's the courage and commitment that you get from a star. 3474 04:28:32,960 --> 04:28:33,960 Commitment. 3475 04:28:34,240 --> 04:28:35,700 Willing to pay the price. 3476 04:28:47,530 --> 04:28:50,590 Well, Fancy, thank you for joining us tonight for Forbidden Tour. 3477 04:28:51,090 --> 04:28:57,070 Again, best wishes to Will Ospreay for whatever life throws at him next, man. 3478 04:28:57,410 --> 04:28:59,310 Oh, God almighty. 3479 04:28:59,510 --> 04:29:00,510 Are you kidding? 3480 04:29:00,610 --> 04:29:01,610 Wait. 3481 04:29:01,930 --> 04:29:03,830 And now they're locking him. 3482 04:29:06,810 --> 04:29:12,970 Ospreay's teammates have left the cage, which is customary when these matches 3483 04:29:12,970 --> 04:29:13,970 are over. 3484 04:29:14,510 --> 04:29:15,510 Darby Omega. 3485 04:29:16,780 --> 04:29:19,600 My God, they're going to try to end this man's career. Look at him holding the 3486 04:29:19,600 --> 04:29:20,960 back of his freaking head. 3487 04:29:21,240 --> 04:29:22,240 Come on. 3488 04:29:22,660 --> 04:29:23,660 Repeated. 3489 04:29:25,180 --> 04:29:26,580 Repeated shots from Moxley. 3490 04:29:26,940 --> 04:29:27,940 Paradigm shift. 3491 04:29:28,520 --> 04:29:32,880 Just one after another. This is unconscionable. 3492 04:29:33,580 --> 04:29:34,580 This is. 3493 04:29:37,240 --> 04:29:38,300 No, not again. 3494 04:29:39,160 --> 04:29:43,000 Landing solid on his head. And that is Will Ospreay. 3495 04:29:44,880 --> 04:29:46,920 He's out, guys. Right now, he's out. 3496 04:29:47,420 --> 04:29:48,420 And helpless. 3497 04:29:48,720 --> 04:29:50,940 And Marina's climbed in. Look at this. 3498 04:29:52,580 --> 04:29:53,920 What's the point of all this? 3499 04:29:54,440 --> 04:29:58,660 Osprey, they're evil people, Excalibur. They're just goddamn evil. 3500 04:30:00,200 --> 04:30:01,200 They don't care. 3501 04:30:02,740 --> 04:30:04,940 Enough is enough. We're crying out loud. 3502 04:30:05,220 --> 04:30:06,220 Enough! 3503 04:30:25,820 --> 04:30:27,020 We may 3504 04:30:27,020 --> 04:30:35,860 have 3505 04:30:35,860 --> 04:30:38,300 just witnessed the end of Will Ospreay's career. 3506 04:30:40,460 --> 04:30:42,940 I don't mean to be hyperbolic. 3507 04:30:50,000 --> 04:30:52,500 They're screaming, raise the freaking cage. 3508 04:30:57,860 --> 04:31:00,600 Samoa Joe demanding that the cage be raised. 3509 04:31:05,960 --> 04:31:08,000 Why? Why do this? 3510 04:31:12,440 --> 04:31:18,420 Look at him scurrying under the cage like rats. 3511 04:31:20,330 --> 04:31:21,330 Not those guys. 3512 04:31:21,590 --> 04:31:25,690 Talk about Death Riders. Death Riders, yeah, the Bucs. 3513 04:31:31,110 --> 04:31:34,270 This is a very delicate scene here. Yeah, it is. 3514 04:31:35,230 --> 04:31:41,130 I mean, any movement on Osprey at this point could end 3515 04:31:41,130 --> 04:31:42,910 his career. 3516 04:31:43,130 --> 04:31:46,470 Or it could be life -altering. Life -altering, you're right. 3517 04:31:48,810 --> 04:31:55,630 It's a sad ending to an amazing main event and an even more amazing tape 3518 04:31:55,630 --> 04:31:56,930 here in London. 3519 04:32:02,610 --> 04:32:09,190 Cage raises up. I'm sure that there's a stretcher, a backboard, a mobilizer for 3520 04:32:09,190 --> 04:32:10,590 the neck, and we're out to the ring. 3521 04:32:16,300 --> 04:32:18,260 Put a damper on the wonderful night, eh? 3522 04:33:09,750 --> 04:33:13,509 You got the head. There you go. Okay, now wrap it around. 3523 04:33:16,610 --> 04:33:17,610 There we go. 295180

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