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The video is a recorded livestream of the creator, Ariel Junior Almonte, playing WWE 2K25 Universe Mode. Throughout the session the streamer provides in‑game commentary that mimics a broadcast, describing match action, wrestler back‑stories, and storyline stakes while reacting in real time with excitement, frustration, and profanity. The content covers several distinct matches: a tag‑team bout between the Headshrinkers and the Steiner Brothers, an Intercontinental Championship clash between Rocky Maivia (the young third‑generation talent) and Hunter Hearst Helmsley, a power‑house showdown featuring Karrion Kross, a gritty contest with Kevin Owens, an internal Bloodline conflict pitting Solo Sikoa against Jey Uso, and a dominant Tribal Chief showdown between Roman Reigns and Jey Uso. Interspersed are meta‑commentary about the game’s controls, the streamer’s attempts to execute combos, and promotional remarks about WWE legacy, moments, and the Bloodline storyline. The narrative weaves together in‑game action, historical WWE context, and the streamer’s personal experience, culminating in multiple match outcomes and the streamer’s emotional responses.
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WrestleMania 9 rolling on with a potential show-stealing match, guys. Two very hungry tag teams facing off.
Indeed, Michael, the head Headshrinkers and Steiner Brothers are both new to the tag division in WWE, but both teams are off to an amazing start so far.
You have to imagine whichever team wins this high-profile fight becomes an instant top contender for the Tag Team Championship. And with two teams this physical on such a big stage, it is indeed going to be a fight.
The Headshrinkers and Steiners are two of the brightest young teams in WWE. But they both come to this match with a few years of experience in WCW.
The Steiner Brothers earned many tag accolades in WCW, but Rick and Scott have their share of singles titles too. Meanwhile, Samu and Fatu were never quite able to break through, but Oh my goodness, Edge Breakers accompanied ringside by APA, but he's not the only tag team legend serving in a managerial role tonight.
That's right, Michael, just like APA, Mr. Fousey earned many WWE tag titles as a wrestler, but now he's hoping to lead Yokozuna to the WWE Championship.
And looking at all the top young talent in this—
No, nothing fancy here. Based in victory, turns it around, and the shoulders are down.
What was that?
He had him exactly where he wanted him.
Locked up in the corner.
Oh my goodness, boot right to the throat. Oh, Samu and Fatu already some success in the tag division. Tonight could really be their coming out party.
Well, they certainly have a tradition to uphold, Cole. The man in their corner, Afa, has held the WWE Tag Titles on 3 occasions, and he's primed to bring the Headshrinkers to the top as well. There may be an abundance of togas in the arena today, but you're not going to see a lot of Greco-Roman wrestling out of the Headshrinkers.
Headshrinkers.
They're just looking to hurt the Steiners, and that actually may help Samu and Fatu here. The Steiner Brothers have earned most of their wins by utilizing their amateur wrestling skill set. I can't imagine they'll get many grappling opportunities against dedicated brawlers like the Headshrinkers.
Draped into the deadly Tree of Woe position. Ah, he's got that boot right up against his face. Into the pin. Can he get him here?
Uh, that's an unusual decision.
Maybe looking to deal some more damage first.
He's quick to get out of the way there.
WrestleMania 9 rolling on with a potential show-stealing match, guys. Two very hungry tag teams facing off. Indeed, Michael. The head Big fight feel in Las Vegas as gladiators face off here at WrestleMania 9, and we are watching 4 men who would have been right at home. WrestleMania 9 rolling on with a potential show-stealing match, guys. Two very hungry tag teams facing off. Indeed, Michael.
The Headshrinkers and Steiner Brothers are both new to the tag division in WWE, but both teams are off to an amazing start so far.
And you have to imagine whichever team wins this high-profile fight becomes an instant top contender for the Tag Team Championship. And with two teams this physical on such a big stage, it is indeed going to be a fight.
Headshrinkers versus the Steiner Brothers here from WrestleMania Night 2. 2 hard-hitting up-and-coming teams at this epic event.
Just ruthless.
The whole world is focused on WrestleMania 9 tonight. The last thing you want to do is come out on the wrong side of a match like this.
That's right, a big win at WrestleMania means a big boost in the tag division and a substantial winner's purse.
I don't think the Headshrinkers concern themselves much with the financial matters, Saxton, but they are dead set on proving they're the toughest dudes around.
Gets the reversal! What a counter!
Oh, and he gets discarded out of the ring.
The reversal! He saw that coming. The Headshrinker's accompanied at ringside by APA, but he's not the only tag team legend serving in a managerial role tonight.
That's right, Michael, just like APA, Mr. Fuji earned many WWE tag titles as a wrestler, but now he's hoping to lead Yokozuna to the WWE Championship.
And looking at all the top young talent in this ring, I see many other main event stars of the future that could follow the lineage of Yoko.
And he stonewalls Samu.
I've seen Samu and Fatu headbutt each other during matches. If they do that to their own flesh and blood, who knows what they'll do to the Steiners.
It's just a byproduct of the brutal, take-no-prisoners offense of the Headshrinkers, Byron.
These guys will bite, scratch, and claw their way to a win.
Rulebook be damned.
And with Rick and Scott coming from an amateur collegiate background, they might be a bit more hesitant to bend the rules.
Hopefully the Steiners can adapt fast.
Got the tag just in time too! The Head Shrinkers and Steiners are two of the brightest young teams in WWE, but they both come to this match with a few years of experience in WCW.
The Steiner Brothers earned many tag accolades in WCW, but Rick and Scott have their share of singles titles too.
Meanwhile, Samu and Fatu were never quite able to break through before WWE. You know, that has to serve as motivation.
Double leg takedown, got the shoulders down. Hold on, trying to steal one. He cuts the pin attempt short.
In the corner, has to find a way out of there.
He's managing to find some of that needed breathing room.
Yes, that survival instincts are taking over.
Standing drop kick, great ups. Samu and Fatu already some success in the tag Division tonight could really be their coming out party.
Well, they certainly have a tradition to uphold, Cole. The man in their corner, APA, has held the WWE Tag Titles on 3 occasions, and he's primed to bring the Headshrinkers to the top as well.
Then a knee right to the throat, and there is no other term for that than just cheap— a cheap shot.
Headbutt!
Oh, what an back. Oh, and the reversal by Steiner!
Clothesline!
What impact!
Pass him to the corner, thinking of the next move.
Oh, what a chop! That'll light you up. Before this match began, you heard the Steiners speak backstage, Scott saying, quote, me and my brother are going to go out with a game plan and do what we do best, and that's wrestle.
That's all well and good for the Steiner brothers, but APA has gone on record saying that his men are looking to tear Rick and Scott's heads off.
Oh, toss to ringside. Oh, strong impact!
Oh my gosh, with one hand!
He looking a little worn down now.
Rick Steiner wielding his power with expert know-how.
Oh, that can flatten you!
Oh, stiff punch!
And we are really seeing the amazing skill sets of all 4 men in this tag team showcase.
Oh, we already—
and there goes Steiner sent outside the ring.
Fatu like a one-man wrecking machine right now, cleaning house.
Oh, look at this, the power! By Scott Steiner, but the tag was made and Scott not aware. Big kick!
Scott Steiner did not see the blind tag made by Samu. Oh, this is not looking good for Steiner, and this is what the Headshrinkers do. Top-tier tag team wrestling. Steiner didn't see the tag, decided to hot dog around, and got a foot in the face for it.
Boom!
As we find ourselves surrounded by—
from the top!
Whoa, what a landing!
Adrenaline can make you do crazy things. Exhibit A right there.
Brought back into the ring from the floor now.
Oh, lifting him completely helpless here. Running powerslam!
Not a good spot to be in. Thunderous powerslam! He managed to get one over on the ferry and Steiner there.
Samu's offensive wherewithal was on point. Deadlift German suplex produced double leg takedown.
Going to stack that up here. Look at that pin! Beautiful! Might sneak one. He decides this isn't the moment.
Hope he doesn't miss his chance because of this choice.
And just when he needed it most, he got the tag.
Ah, stop right to the gut!
Samu dishing it out now, seeing some high-impact offense from—
nice takedown, stacked for the pin, reverses the pin attempt, releasing the pin.
He's adding insult to injury, to the arm. Hard landing.
Uh-oh, no, don't do this, don't do this!
Ah, stomp to the belly and taking aim right at the midsection with this offense and gets sent right into the corner.
Using the cranium, and he's busted open.
We need to get the doctors out here quick.
Turning the tables, connects the fist to the face. Great counter. Power slam!
And now the tag. Big knee to stop the maneuver.
Turns it around. Dominating shoulder tackle. Fatu getting out of harm's way, and Fatu gets stopped in his tracks. Uh-oh!
Fends off the attack with an elbow.
He's getting fired up now, really feeding off this crowd. Heave to side! Jeez, hold on a second, he might be finding his—
trying to keep the hold on, but no, couldn't keep it locked in. Any longer.
Fatu finds the advantage. Nice takedown.
Stack that up. Oh, turning the pin around.
Uh, definitely an unorthodox strategy. He must have something else planned.
Vicious headbutt.
Power slam! Jarring impact! Ripped in the hard way!
Looks like that really got him there, and he is Directed into the corner. Got to hurt.
Turns it around. Ooh, caught with a knee to the mush.
Escapes with a knee to the gut. Oh God, what a shot to the face!
And he's ready to switch things up, tagging out.
The Edgebreakers and the Steiners are engaged in an epic battle, both teams making the Roman Gladiators Try it. Step ahead there.
Roundhouse connects.
Good night. Sure, sent right into the corner.
Boom! Show splash!
We're starting to see the effect of those continued attacks to the core.
Yeah, I think this is going to take more than ice to recover from.
There's the tag!
There's the tag! Tandem offense on the horizon here. They have their opponent driven down face first.
That's it, no way the Steiners come back now.
Looking for the pin, and the Headshakers get the win!
Here are your winners, Samu and Fatu. Let's go!
Making their family proud and proving themselves as top contenders in the tag division.
Hey, let's put this in the simplest of all terms. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is the biggest celebrity on the face of the planet today. Now, whether he's a blue chipper, the People's Champion, or as we know him right now, the Final Boss, The Rock has always commanded all of the attention in the arena since the very first moment he made his WWE debut at the 1996 Survivor Series. Born into this business, The Rock would become WWE's first-ever third-generation superstar, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather who had competed in WWE rings before him.
Dwayne had the huge responsibility. There's a legacy and you have to take it so seriously.
Even with incredibly high expectations, the Great One surpassed them all, along with the usual achievements if your name is The Rock. 2 Intercontinental Championships, 5 Tag Team Championships, 8 WWE Heavyweight Championships, a Royal Rumble victory. Not even to forget the fact that The Rock once led an entire nation. The Rock has one of the more noteworthy feats in WWE history, earning WrestleMania victories over Hulk Hogan, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and John Cena. Each of these men are known as the faces of their respective era. Each of these men found out what happens when you go one On one! Oh, you know the rest. Of course, The Rock rivaled Stone Cold Steve Austin's popularity during the vaunted Attitude Era, tearing opponents down with Rock Bottoms and People's Elbows while tearing them apart on the mic with cutting one-liners and catchphrases phrases that are still recited to this day.
If you're smart, know your role and shut your mouth.
He ended CM Punk's 434-day title reign as WWE Champion at the 2013 Royal Rumble as well, after having only competed twice over the previous 9 years, displaying the always-ready mentality and physical conditioning on which he has built his global brand. But you don't need me to rattle off The Rock's resume to you now, do you? Of course not. The man is an occasion unto himself. He has headlined the biggest events against WWE's most iconic superstars and has always found a way to, um, how does he put it, layeth the smackdown on some jabroni's candy ass. I couldn't have said it better myself, although I think I may have just done that. But indeed he has, on a Thursday night in February of 1997, The Rock, still known as Rocky Maivia, would find himself challenging for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Only a few months into his tenure, he would be matched up against a face that would ultimately become one of his most familiar and hated rivals: Triple H, Hunter Hearst Helmsley. Seemingly overmatched by a more seasoned opponent, a youthful Rock would demonstrate all the traits that have come to define him in the years since— tenacity, high IQ, and that legendary Samoan strength— to ultimately surprise Helmsley and kick off the first championship reign for Rocky Maivia. It would be the first step of a journey that has ultimately led The Rock into the pantheon of WWE Elite. So now it's all in your hands. It's up to you to showcase the undying drive that makes The Rock the hardest worker in the room, to deliver a shocking upset against the Greenwich snob himself. Guide The Rock to victory over Triple H at a very special Thursday Raw Thursday to give the first jolt to what would become the most electrifying career in sports entertainment.
And here comes the number one contender, at least for tonight, Rocky.
Okay, so I'm playing as Rocky Mavia. Okay, it's not bad, that's not bad. Okay, okay, okay.
WWE Intercontinental Championship. Making his way to the ring is the challenger from the South Pacific, weighing in at 275 lbs, Rocky Maivia. A blue chip talent with a bright future. On his way to defend the Intercontinental Championship, Hunter Hearst Helmsley. His opponent, from Greenwich, Connecticut, weighing in at 246 lbs, the WWE Intercontinental Champion, Hunter Helsley! Helsley is scheduled to face another challenger at an upcoming show this Sunday. He's taking the risk, stepping in here against a newcomer, Rocky Maivia.
Well, you can consider it risky, you can consider it overconfident, but any way you look at it, it's a dangerous move by Helsley to take on an athlete who has been on a real roll. Rocky Maivia has been successful respectful thus far in WWE, and Rocky is focused. Rocky is only thinking about tonight.
Saxton, just curious, have you ever exercised your right to remain silent? I am tired of all this talk about Rocky Maivia. Yeah, he's been on a roll, but it could all come to a screeching halt tonight at the hands of Hunter Hearst Helmsley.
The challenger not taking their eyes off the championship, and the champ is staring daggers right back at the opposition.
The Intercontinental title hangs in the balance tonight in a match between our refined champion Hunter Hearst Helmsley and the young challenger Rocky Maivia.
Rocky Maivia has a lot to prove here, the third generation up-and-comer with Nothing more than to grab his first championship tonight and send a message to the WWE that Rocky Maivia Maya Villa has arrived, but Hunter Hearst Helmsley will do everything in his considerable power to stop that from happening.
As far as Helmsley is concerned, Maya Villa is barely even worth his time. Up high, senton from the apron! More offense like that and we could be looking at a new champ. And we know Rocky doesn't have the same experience as Helmsley, and that could be a developing story as this match match progresses.
And this is where an experienced wrestler like Helmsley can take a young wrestler and pick him apart, take advantage, capitalize, and win.
And Rocky is delivering solid damage but needs to remember to get Helmsley in the ring. The title can't be won outside of the squared circle.
And Rocky just taunting his opponent.
Now time for him to get back to the ring. No one wants a counter here. DDT! Oh, hold Is he thinking of the submission here? Okada, clutch locked in, trying to get out of the submission. And does Turns that in his favor.
Before this match, I was talking to Helmsley and he said he can beat the snot out of this Maivia kid in less than 10 minutes. In fact, he was showing me on his watch. Did you know he has a timepiece that cost $20,000?
Confident words from Hunter Hearst Helmsley. Not sure how relevant his timepiece is to this. The Intercontinental title hangs in the balance tonight in a match between our refined champion Hunter Hearst Helmsley and the young challenger Rocky Maivia.
Rocky Maivia has a lot to prove here. The third-generation up-and-comer would love nothing more more than to grab his first championship tonight and send a message to the WWE that Rocky Maivia has arrived.
But Hunter Hearst Helmsley will do everything in his considerable power to stop that. The Intercontinental Championship is on the line here between two superstars who don't have anything nice to say about one another. The challenger, Rocky Maivia, and our current champion Punter Hurst Helmsley.
Well, Helmsley is our champion for a reason. He's a cut above the rest.
Quick pin, championship on the line, and kicks out before the count.
Trying to catch him off guard with that attempt.
Oh, submission move for—
solid grip on this hold, not letting go anytime soon. Trying to find a way out.
And he's out and delivers a knee.
What grace, float over to the DDT. Fight! Boom! Read that one. God, what a knee strike. Oh man, Cobra Clutch cinched in. The Cobra— he lets his opponent out of the submission.
Yeah, but who knows what damage has been done. Over the top and lands awkwardly outside.
Lift off!
Oh my, apron senton!
Someone knows that if they want to hold gold at the end of the night, they have to pull out all the stops. If Rocky Maivia is going to take down the more polished and experienced Hunter Hearst Helmsley, he's going to have to do it with unrelenting energy. Rocky has to keep coming at the champion with big attacks until Helmuth collapses under the onslaught.
It's a bold strategy that will take everything the young Miami has got, but you're right, it could be his best path to his first championship win.
And even before the bell rang tonight, I think Hunter Hearst Helmsley has been trying to frustrate Rocky. He's tried to say, hey young fella, we're going to do things at my pace, not yours.
Rocky, the 6'5", around 270 lb stud, just has to keep his cool. Don't take any unnecessary chances against a cagey competitor the caliber of our Intercontinental Champion.
I see something real quick. I just gotta see something real quick. Hold up. Combos, heavy combos. Let me see. Heavy combo, heavy combo, uh, yeah, heavy combo, heavy combo.
Championship is on the line here between two superstars who don't have anything nice to say about one another. The challenger, Rocky Maivia, and our current champion, Hunter Hearst Helmsley.
Well, Helmsley is our champion for a reason. He's a cut above the rest, a higher class of in-ring competitor. This Rocky Maivia guy should learn his place and respect his better.
And now he's looking to lock in this submission.
So much for the submission hold, he just lets go. His grip strength might have run out.
Oh, environment up high.
Oh my, apron senton! Shows you how committed this competitor is to winning the title. Oh, not to the belly!
1, 2, whip back into the ring. Bam! Drops the hammer right on the lower back. Smothering offense now from Rocky.
The power of Rocky Maivia is too much for Helmsley right now.
What's it going to take for Hunter Hearst Helmsley to retain his Intercontinental title here? How can he get the better of Rocky Maivia?
Well, the champ needs to put this upstart Maivia in his place with unrelenting offense. No time for graceful bows and upper-class taunting, just beat Rocky down. And even before the bell rang tonight, I think Hunter Hearst Helmsley has been trying to frustrate Rocky. He's tried to say, hey young fella, we're going to do things at my pace, not yours.
Rocky, the 6'5", around 270 lb stud, just has to keep his Cool. Don't take any unnecessary chances against a cagey competitor the caliber of our Now that you got some momentum, take this—
take to the sky and hit Hunter in the ring with a big top rope dive.
Intercontinental Champion.
6!
And now headed to the outside. And he gets delivered back into the ring.
Oh, low fly!
Deeper into this match now, and I think it's Helmsley who's reaching peak frustration.
Can't quite put Rocky Maivia away, a testament to the never-say-die attitude of this young superstar.
And he gets it from his dad, he gets it from his grandfather.
Maivia trading back in fourth blows now.
Oh, ouch! Giving up now is not an option.
They have to finish this and give credit where it's due. Rocky Miami is leaving nothing in the ring in pursuit of the inner— costume setting in, and neither one of them is letting up.
Both Superstars just unloading, putting it all into line. That's giant things.
Just like that, sent out of the ring. Maya way up high, first up top, through the air and connects.
Soar through the sky and crashing onto their opponent.
He's heading back to the ring.
Okay, so it's telling me perform a top rope dive. Okay. Top rope dive. I think, I think I have to—
I think he's making his way to ringside now. What grace!
Float over the Super nice DDT!
Oh, a face punch! Caught him!
Uh-oh, uh-oh! No way, no way!
Perfect execution!
Impression from the champ and into the COVID Only 2!
It was almost just lights out on their championship dreams.
Let's see if that kickout was a spark or is it the challenger's last gasp.
It must be demoralizing knowing you've unleashed your—
I messed up so bad.
Come on! Fuck! No, no, no, bro!
You know what, I'm definitely fucking him up next time, bro.
Like, yo, what title hangs in the balance tonight in a match between our refined champion Hunter Hearst Helmsley and the young challenger Rocky? And what he's looking for here looks like a potential submission. Mission. He had it locked in. I didn't expect him to just let go.
I don't know what he's thinking, but he needs to focus on the task at hand.
Thursday Raw, Thursday getting kicked off with a title match for the Intercontinental Championship.
Nope, launching. Oh my, apron senton!
This is what it's going to take. You have to go all out if you want that title. And watching from home is Rocky Johnson. Johnson, the father of Rocky Maivia, former WWE Tag Team Champion.
I must admit, I do see a bright future for Maivia. Those that have been privileged enough to see Rocky Johnson in action will appreciate Rocky Maivia because he's a chip off the old block, notwithstanding as well the genes of his grandfather, the incomparable Peter Maivia.
Chief—
fuck, get up, get up, get up, get up! Rocky has to keep coming at the champion with big attacks until Helen collapses under the onslaught.
It's a bold strategy that will take everything the young Miami has got, but you're right.
No, no, no, don't get 9, bro! I needed to do the other objectives.
No!
Oh my God, I need to— yo, I didn't mean to knock him out. I didn't mean to knock him out.
Looking at the champion, I guarantee there is The Intercontinental title hangs in the balance tonight in a match between our refined champion Hunter Hurt. Uh-oh, he could be looking for a submission here, and he breaks his own submission. Maybe his plan was just to soften his opponent with that hold. Thursday Raw, Thursday getting kicked off with a title match for the Intercontinental World Championship. Number 1 contender Rocky Maivia.
Here we go, sent on from the apron, throwing all costs into the wind in pursuit of the title.
And Byron, Rocky has tremendous exuberance, tremendous youth. He's going to be a star for a long time.
I think Rocky Maivia shows more promise than any other wrestlers I've seen come into WWE. You talk about second-generation wrestlers Rocky, you're talking about 3 generations. This guy is going to be phenomenal.
What's it going to take for Hunter Hearst Helmsley to retain his Intercontinental title here?
How can he get the better—
fuck, come on, he's gonna have to make me make this again.
No, no, what the fuck, bro?
The Intercontinental Championship is on the line here between 2 superstars who don't have anything nice to say about one another. The challenger, Rocky Rocky Maivia and our current champion, Hunter Hearst Helmsley.
Well, Helmsley is our champion for a reason. He's a cut above the rest, a higher class of in-ring competitor. This Rocky Maivia guy should learn his place and respect his betters.
Well, that attitude is exactly why Maivia is so eager to go after Helmsley and his title. He wants to prove Helmsley is just a snide and arrogant blowhard who doesn't deserve to—
on the edge What a counter! Intercontinental Championship at stake right here in Lowell, Massachusetts. We're expecting an emotional night for all of us considering that Shawn Michaels will forfeit the WWE Championship live tonight.
Yeah, I saw a very dejected HBK earlier today. I couldn't even get him to crack a smile at all.
Well, that's just because no one's ever happy to see you, Saxton.
And Rocky is delivering solid damage but needs to remember to get Helmsley in the ring. The title can't be won outside of the squared circle. What a reversal by Hunter! Vicious use of the name. Uh-oh, Hunter on the receiving end.
Get over here, big Get over here, bitch! Okay, 1, 2, no, no, no, no, no, I think it's 1, no, no, no, no, no, no, 1, 2, 3, oh No, come on, this is stupid. Come on, bro, get off. 1, 2, bro, why does he keep on reversing it, bro? This shit getting me fucked up, bro.
—in the balance tonight in a match between our refined champion Hunter Hearst Helmsley and the young challenger Rocky Maivia.
Rocky Maivia has a lot to prove here. The third-generation up-and-comer would love nothing more than to grab his first championship tonight and send a message to the WWE that Rocky Maivia has arrived.
But Hunter Hearst Helmsley will do everything in his considerable power to stop that from happening. As far as Helmsley is concerned, Maivia is barely even worth his time. And that was a brutal impact on that DDT. And we know Rocky doesn't have the same experience as Helmsley, and that could be a developing story as this match progresses.
And this is where an experienced wrestler like Helmsley can take a young wrestler and pick him apart, take advantage, capitalize, and win.
He gets sent straight down to the floor.
Oh, look out! Senton from the apron, throwing all costs into the wind in pursuit of the title.
Clothesline! Well, that'll leave a mark. And Rocky is delivering solid damage but needs to remember to get Helmsley in the ring. The title can't be won outside of the squared circle.
If Rocky Maivia is going to take down the more polished and experienced Hunter Helsley. He's going to have to do it with unrelenting energy. Rocky has to keep coming.
Oh, and he just decides to end the hold. Wonder what he's thinking here.
Now bringing the fight back into the ring. Ooh, a bullseye!
And look at this Now, yes, applying the submission!
And wait a second, interesting turn of events here.
Now he just released the hold, and I'm racking my brain wondering why.
Counter right when it was needed.
This is quickly turning into a slugfest.
Rocky beats him to the punch.
Just teeing off with that fight forever vibe.
Back and forth, neither one giving up any ground.
Come on, bro, this is wasting my time. Hurry up, bro. Come on, come on.
These two, oh man, this is a war of attrition with neither superstar looking to get the last impressive fire shot. No, bro, come on!
Now I got to restart this thing again, bro, because this nigga likes reversing shit.
The Intercontinental Championship is on the line here.
I was I hate fucking reverses. Fuck you, fucking motherfucker.
I don't give a fuck. Fuck you, fuck you, fuck Oh no, he just got busted wide open.
The official needs to take a look at that. Over and over.
Environment— Rocky has tremendous exuberance, tremendous youth. He's going to be a star for a long time. I think Rocky Maivia shows more promise than any other wrestlers I've— oh, look out, senton from the apron! This is what it's going to take. You have to go all out if you want that title. Maivia dishing it out now.
Maivia keeps bringing the energy and Helmsley has no answer.
What's it going to take for Hunter Hearst Helmsley to retain his Intercontinental title here? How can he get the better of Rocky Maivia?
Well, the champ needs to put this young upstart Maivia in his place with unrelenting offense. No time for graceful bows and upper-class taunting, just beat Rocky down from behind.
Chop block! Now that could be a first step towards Gaining control.
Now's a chance for Maivia to get back into this match. Come on, what, bro? Come on, yo, yo, bro, like, this shit is stupid, bro.
This shit is really stupid, bro. I'm gonna take him out, bro. That's it, bro. Like, I'm not— I'm not—
I'm doing this shit first.
Get the fuck out the ring, bro.
Forget about this shit.
Hurry the fuck up and get up, bro. I'm done.
Shit got me so pissed off, bro.
Get the fuck over here.
Cobra Clutch! And would you look at that, he just let go of the submission.
Maybe he did the damage he meant to do and has something else in mind now.
What's it going to take for Undertaker to retain his Intercontinental title here? How can he get the better of Rocky Maivia?
Well, the champ needs to put this young upstart Maivia in his place with unrelenting relenting offense. No time for graceful bows and upper-class taunting. Just beat Rocky down.
Oh, what? Right. And conspicuous by his absence is the butler of Hunter I don't get why you're not working, bro.
He's a cut above the rest, a higher-class mid-ring competitor. This Rocky Maivia guy should learn his place and respect his betters.
That attitude is exactly why Maivia finds the bottom rope, gets to the rope, and the rest is history.
Getting out of harm's way.
The environment— Rocky has tremendous exuberance, tremendous youth. He's going to be a star for a long time.
I think Rocky Maivia shows more promise than any of the wrestlers I've seen come into WWE. You talk about second generation wrestlers, but with Rocky, you're talking about 3 generations. This guy is going to be phenomenal.
Thunderous headbutt producing a trampling.
1, 2, and Rocky is delivering solid damage but needs to remember to get help The title can be won outside of the squared circle. What's it going to take for Hunter Hearst Helmsley to retain his Intercontinental title here? How can he get the better of Rocky Maivia? The champ needs to put this over a clutch— wait a second, interesting turn of events here.
Now he just released the hold and I'm—
Rocky Maivia 2, bro! 1, 2!
There's an old adage in the locker room. It's a favorite amongst us legends. WWE is all about moments. Moments that create memories. Moments that create legacies. Moments that create legends. Stories that are passed down for generations. In Universe Mode, you're in control of those moments. Play as a WWE superstar to cement your place as the greatest of all time, or experience I'm wondering, what is this?
And here comes one of my favorites.
Making his way to the ring, from New York, weighing in at 100—
this superstar loves a challenge, and he finds himself facing one here tonight.
Yeah, he's not afraid to stand up to anyone in this locker room, which sometimes gets him into trouble. But it's definitely one of his more admirable traits as a competitor, never backing down from any challenger no matter what. And then there's Karrion Kross, who just has total disregard for anyone he steps in the ring with.
He'll throw them around, he'll choke the life out of them, and then after the fact, he'll make sure to blow some cryptic message down. There's nothing cryptic about the beating Kross plans to provide here, Saxton.
There's absolutely no smoke and mirrors.
And Kross is finally changing the tempo with that attack.
Could be what Karrion needed to ignite a rally.
And he had Karrion's number there in an overbearing amount of offense against Kross here.
Kross on the wrong side of every exchange. He's ready to show his opponent and the world what he's made of. Okay, he should really focus on the match now. We get the point. All the way up, driven down with a sidewalk slam, and right into the pin.
Oh, loose cover leads to a strong kick out.
Rapid-fire Samoan dropkick.
Corey, in your mind, what's the best strategy for going toe-to-toe with Karrion Kross? Sticking moves, Corey.
Do your best to stay out of harm's way so Kross can't drop you on your head or put you to sleep.
Trust me, eventually Kross—
Shoulders down, this could be it.
Only a 1 count before the kickout.
Channeling his energy to stay in this match. That.
Good grief, man, this is vicious! Every strike more devastating than the last.
Oh, look at this aggression, just pure brutality. Not easy. Prime example of working smarter, not harder. That's what I say.
Look at this assault, showing Showing absolutely no mercy at all. What an onslaught!
Step aside, avoiding damage.
Connected with a sharp elbow.
These two are clearly fired up, ready to go for more. So much pride, so much resiliency on display. Each exchange is sapping the energy from these two.
WWE Universe appreciating these athletes. They're going over the line.
Jerry Cryer, Tony Blair, Mandel, and Zod Auto Company right now.
You can feel the contact, and so does the WWE Universe.
Oh no, holding back. Going all out now. She's looking Absolutely wrong.
He is getting rid of the turf off the pad.
Don't say that too loud, Zach, you might get caught. He gets out of the way, being carried around there, is able to paddle out of the grasp of safety. Yeah, no, he doesn't get the 3. Getting that sound right now is huge.
Did the official not see him removing the turnbuckle pad?
Keep your voice down.
Adrenaline in the— and Cross is being taken apart here.
This is what you have to do against Cross.
Exhaust him.
Get him to the point where he can't even attempt to catch you.
Spear!
Karrion looks out of it.
Uh-oh, has to find a way out of this. He might have him here. Is this it?
An exhausting match, but a victory he'll savor forever.
Here is your winner, Karrion Kross!
Karrion Kross has to be—
Kross will rebuild and return stronger to fight again. Time stopped. Karrion Kross overestimated his chances and goes down in painful defeat.
He is in the zone and he wants everyone to know it.
I'mma go and let us go and kick your ass and everything.
I'm gonna kick Take care. Of course, because I'm the main event dancer. Of course you love me. Day one, it's just me.
Day one, it's just me. Day one.
Already reaching a fever pitch upon their arrival, and we are just seconds away from a highly anticipated match.
This man's got to make the most of his opportunities before Kevin Owens creates chaos. Now, once Owens takes control, this match is over.
Ah, you know what? Fuck you, Kevin Owens, you fucking traitor. And Sami's in. You know what? That's crazy. That's crazy.
Owens!
Kevin Owens is walking with a purpose. He looks fired up tonight.
I don't know if there's anyone in WWE who feeds—
oh, look out!
Looks like somebody's ready to get this match underway. Clearly wasn't expecting this and now has the advantage.
Underhanded tactics, but will they pay off? The referee issuing a warning here. I'm looking to see this match hope the ref doesn't call her off. I actually agree with you, Saxton. Thrown out of ringside and back to the mat. What grace! Float over— there we go! Superstar finally entered the ring and we are officially underway.
I'll just leave it at this: nobody comes into a match hoping to get chucked around like that.
Gut wrench! And on the building showing of authority. No two ways about it, Kevin Owens does not lack confidence. Is there a way you could perhaps break that confidence as the match goes on?
I can confidently say you will never break KO's confidence, but you can beat him in a fight. He's going to stand toe-to-toe with you and throw hands.
You hit him right back and don't stop hitting him.
If you're standing at the end, congratulations, you did your job.
Owens running into some trouble.
Rowan's confidence is still intact, but he's losing this fight right now. Wicked kick to the face!
Oh man, schoolboy— no, rolls through! Super kick!
He's looking to make a moment here. Saw it coming, counters it. Look at this snap suplex, and he retaliates.
We'll take things into the ring.
What grace, float over to the DDT. Forearm smash!
Being set up in the corner for something, and Owens able to reverse it.
Uh-oh, beautiful chop block!
Just how desperate do you have to be? Why not a fair fight, huh? Stops the incoming attack with a knee to the face.
Returning back to the ring, he saw it coming for Owens. Manages to reverse it. Lights out DDT connects.
Taking a moment to get pumped off of this crowd's incredible energy. Oh, he cuts it off!
Elbow drop!
He could be starting to really struggle in this match. We're reaching that point where one more big maneuver could change the whole match. Impressive counter by KO. Cut off and takes the boot. Effective counter.
Vicious right forearm. Went for the springboard and missed.
Got him in the corner now.
No escape from these punches.
Cut off with a kick to the gut.
Nice clothesline. Got him Right where he wants him. Kick out at 1. Not yet.
Owens lifts it, and Owens might just have this.
Oh my God, that's, that's impossible! I can't believe what we just saw. And you got to wonder what else Kevin Owens— take off, quick roll-up, but gets nothing. Ooh, kick to the face! What grace, float over to the DDT! Fight! Got them right in the corner.
Spin! Nothing Owens can do now.
Into the COVID and they're still in this!
Kevin Owens tapping deep into his reserves to remain in this matchup, throwing everything and the kitchen sink in there, but to no avail.
Oh, super kick!
It could be all over here, and he fights it off.
Getting dangerously close to ending it all there.
Oh, and he manages to reverse. Back and forth, counter after counter. Owens intercepts it.
Ooh, elbow strike misses the target.
Able to slip out of that one. It knew what was coming there. These two are finding an answer for everything. Owens at the— Kevin Owens is down! Could it be over?
An exhausting victory! Look at that!
Let's go, let's go, superstar! Facebuster plants it! Spaceman dropkick!
Set crashing into our desk. Yeah, we might want to think about moving out of here.
Belly to back suplex, back suplex into the neckbreaker.
We are about to see—
sign the contract, big boy! Sign the soundtrack! I get to sign Solo Sikoa!
Let's go!
The following contest is scheduled for one fall. Making his way to the ring, from New York, weighing in at 163 pounds. Superstar! And guys, this looks to be a match with major implications here in WWE. Could change the entire landscape here.
Does this man have the answer for the unrestrained aggression that comes when facing Solo Sikoa?
The so-called—
and you are looking at one of the most unshakable superstars on the roster.
Absolutely a picture of resilience. He's been through ups and downs but has never given up the fight.
Bitter perseverance is what will make him such a threat in this matchup.
And fighting out of the opposite corner is the self-appointed Tribal Chief, Solo Sikoa, a man who launches every attack with the sole purpose of benefiting The Bloodline.
You can see the look in Solo's eyes. This is a cold-blooded individual individual who demands to wear the eagle collar and will do anything to keep it.
All the way up for a suplex. No, no, no, no!
Wiggles free, escapes, and a chop block takes him down. Float over. Oh, DDT! Like— oh, the elbow connects! Talk about dismantling your opponent. And the punishing streak of Sikoa just got a bit halted. Nothing unexpected, he knows he has a huge chance. And shoulders down, this might do it. No, he pops the shoulder before 3, just barely, but it counts. He quickly slides into the ring. Facebuster plants him! What a vicious shot. Oh man, that definitely opened him up.
Look out, there is blood in the water.
Corey, any advice for handling Solo Sikoa here? What do you have to do to take down the self-proclaimed tribal chief?
The key here, Cole, is to do whatever you can to disorient Solo.
Get them all out. Sort. Double leg takedown, got the shoulders down. Kicks out of the pinfall attempt. Still in it. Oh my God, his constant attack has him floundering.
Yeah, Solo's really out of sorts here. The pace of this match has maybe sped up too much for him.
Kick!
Oh, what a response!
And Sikoa needed that badly.
Now's a chance for Sikoa to get back into this match, and he's being somewhat backed into a corner right now. Yeah, but you got to expect that at this point in the match. It's a good— right on the mark! Oh, Sakoa holding him at bay. Caught with a punch. Neither superstar giving an inch here.
Ooh, nothing pretty here, just good old-fashioned fisticuffs.
Big shots being fired right now. Neither competitor letting up. Looks like a hockey fight just broken out.
Come on, man, my hands are sweet!
Come on, man, my hands are sweet! Come on, my hands are sweet, boy! My hands are sweet! My hands are sweet! Let's go, let's go! My hands are sweet!
My hands A sweet— let's go, let's go! Mine's a sweet—
let's go, let's go! Whoa!
Oh man, he is fired up now. Oh shit, nice job. Oh, that was vicious. Feeling like it's over. Going for the COVID Finally, it's over.
Here's your winner! Consider this an unexpected loss for Solo Sikoa.
Sikoa falling like this, this has to be considered an upset.
Well, consider what you want, Saxton. Solo Sikoa is going to consider this reasonable cause for whatever he does next.
I get to fight Jey Uso? Like, bro, come on, how is that even fair, bro? I get to fight one of my favorite wrestlers? That's, that's wild.
Are you guys ready?
The following is scheduled for one fall.
Making his way to the ring Am I fighting Roman Reigns or Jey Uso? What the fuck? Oh, it's his cousin just using his cousin's music. Hold up, what? It's more— hey yo, Roman, where you at? Roman is there too. Ah, we are looking at a history-making faction. True dominance.
Dominance personified in one single family.
And his opponent, from San Francisco, California, weighing in at 242 lbs, main event, Jey Uso!
Best believe the head The table demands total victory tonight.
It's the only result The Bloodline accepts.
That's how you build a record-shattering—
I'm so sorry for this.
Each and every time out, true, no small matches with The Bloodline.
I'm sorry, Jey Uso, you're about to get knocked out. My hands are sweet. I'm sorry.
Oh, wait a minute!
A cleverly laid— this is completely uncalled for. That doesn't matter now, we got a fight on our hands.
He gets back into the ring, and we can't overlook how devastating that DDT was. And we're getting dangerously close to the referee calling this match off. These superstars need to come to their senses.
I hate to say Nah, yeah, acknowledge me, nigga. Yeah, I took your cousin and stuff like that. Let's go! I took your cousin, bro. Hold up, hold up, hold up. Whoa!
Oh, oh no!
Way up there. James still has an impressive competitive fire in the ring. Could that help him out in this match? Well, James knows what success is.
He knows what it feels like, and we know he's hungry to achieve more. I expect he's going to use this match as his next stepping stone.
Talk about— was that a glitch?
Was he running on the air? Facebuster plants him!
Oh, he wastes no time launching the attack. Oh God, he finds a counter for Jey. Nasty kick to the face, and I'm sure he goes for the quick pin attempt.
And you got to hear—
not going to allow things to end this early.
Clothesline connects!
Saw it coming. Oh man, kick to the face! J puts a stop to that. Schoolboy, uh-oh! Super kick!
Hard punch! Okay, get loose, have some fun!
And another one!
Kick to the abdomen, then kick and uppercut.
Uh-oh, look at this, he just tossed the leg!
I've seen Saxon thrown out of a few local bars like that before.
Uh, please don't remind me, Corey. And Jey Uso on the wrong end of some ruthless offense there.
Been holding strong thus far in the match. What in the world? Shoulders down!
Able to turn it into a cover of their own. Reversed the leverage and into a pin. Counted into a new cover. Well, this is unexpected, Byron. Yeah, I'm guessing he wasn't fully in position. What grace, float over to the DDT.
Looking for a belly-to-back suplex into the neckbreaker.
Beautiful. Turns it into a pin attempt and easily kicks out of the count. Not even close. Boom! Good defense from him.
Targets the gut to end the offense.
Pumped right in the face. DDT! Shoulders are down.
Reverses the pin. He could have had this wrapped up.
Not Not sure why he let up.
A quick reversal by Jey. Slam!
What an impact!
Telegraphed that one and delivers a blow to the gut. Jumping clothesline! What agility! Looking for a belly-to-back suplex. Back suplex into the neckbreaker! This could be the end of the night for Jey Uso. Kicks out! He still has life! That is just pure instinct at this point.
Spare! Man, earth-shattering!
Jey is down and out! Makes the COVID He found a way! He picks up the win! Here is your winner, Drew McIntyre! And it's Jey Uso taking the L here tonight.
This is not how Jey I walk out of there untouched. Exactly, because my hands is sweet. They don't understand. All of tonight's matches are finished. Would you like to proceed to the next event? Yes, let's go. I'm ready to take you out, Roman. Let's go. I'm ready to take you out, Roman.
Now this is a superstar coming into this one with a major chip on his shoulder. Feels like he's not gotten the respect from the division that he's deserved lately.
Yeah, but respect has to be earned in matches like this, not just handed out. If he can prove himself here, maybe he will get the respect he believes.
Reigns has been anointed the Tribal Chief by his family's elders, and he is absolutely merciless when it comes to his defense of that mantle.
Honestly, merciless doesn't even begin to cut it. For Reigns, everything is about maintaining the dynasty, and he's shown he's even willing to brutalize his own family to do so.
Non-stop blows, a relentless attack being brought to Roman. Roman keeps getting cut off at the pass.
No respect being shown whatsoever with those stomps.
Arm ringer. Oh, what?
Wasn't expecting that. Back and forth, trading reversals.
Each superstar trying to counter and gain an advantage. Reigns comes up short on that attack. Oh geez, nasty kick to the face. Corey, any insight into what it must feel like stepping up to the OT?
No, nothing fancy here.
Tasting victory. And now it's been of their own. Immediately powers out.
He's nowhere near ready to stop fighting yet.
He's definitely taking advantage here. Yeah, showing absolutely no fear here, turning Roman Reigns into the hunted for a change. Back suplex into the neckbreaker.
Clothesline!
So effective!
Just pounding away right in the face.
My God!
Oh no! Oh, Stun Gun!
Oh my goodness, just punishing their opponent.
She's starting to feel the effects of this attack. Reigns making sure he acknowledges him after that.
He connects with a counter.
Ah, kick right in the face!
Look at that gash on the face of Reigns. Oh, Catches a kick to the face.
Incredible reversal into a DDT! Oh, Reigns hits it! Reigns put his stamp on this one, going for the win! Not letting up. He stays alive, he stays alive. I don't know how he did it, but he's hanging in there. Just how much pain is he willing to endure in this match? I don't believe it. Reigns has ended so many— flying! He fails to connect. What grace!
Float over to the DDT. Fight! Elbow drop!
God! Oh, stomp to the tummy!
Tummy knee to the spine!
Oh, what a boot to the face! Oh, scoop line!
No, rolls through! Super kick! Great! In! This could be it! He kicks out at 2!
There's some shock in the arena after that kick out.
Does the official not see him removing the turnbuckle pad? Keep your voice down. He's got him down. Here we go!
And a kick out at 2!
He just won't give up. You can see it in these superstars' faces, they're in serious pain at the moment.
A lot of punishment has been dished out, but no one is thinking about quitting.
Spear! And that took Reigns down!
Makes the COVID This is it! Instantly he has his shoulders up. How'd he do that?
The Head of the Table cinches it in, putting his opponent to sleep with the guillotine. The guillotine locked in.
This is all— no, it was an incredible counter.
Big punch finds its mark.
Slugging it out toe by toe now.
Ooh, the competitor is backing down.
Slugging away with everything they've got. Two titans trading strikes and refusing to back down.
It looks like we've got ourselves a brawl here. Exhaustion setting in, and neither one of them is letting up. Oh man, boom! Things have just gone nuclear. Warheads landing on the front lines now, ending this test of wills with a big exclamation point. Big counter from Reigns. What great— uh-oh, he retaliates with a counter. Oh, clothesline!
Float over, into it, float over.
Nice DDT! His adrenaline is pumping right now.
Oh man, landing awkwardly.
Oh, foot meet face!
Oh, spear!
That has to be the finishing blow he needs.
The cover!
No! A kick out and Reigns is still in this. Will that be the last opportunity? Is there still enough left in these men?
That shit was not going down at all. He was not going down.
The win ripped from Roman's grasp here tonight.
One thing's for sure, Roman is going to be stewing over this for the next few days at least.
Call Hunter's secretary, tell him we found the hammer.
Good God, what force! The Hammer dropped.
Literally, something might be broken.
Oh God!
Oh man, adding more injury to injury with that hammer.
Oh man! Oh man! Oh no, brought him down Good for Sledgehammer!
You're like John Henry swinging the hammer like that.
Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh, what impact!
Hey, let's put this in the simplest of all terms.
You can see it in the eyes of each—
The Intercontinental title hangs in the balance tonight in a match between our refined champion Hunter Hearst Helmsley and the young challenger Rocky Maivia.
Rocky Maivia has a lot to prove here. The third-generation up-and-comer would love—
On the apron Uh-oh. Oh, he flips that around. And we know Rocky doesn't have the same experience as Helmsley, and that could be a developing story as this match progresses.
And this is where an experienced wrestler like Helmsley can take a young wrestler and pick him apart, take advantage, capitalize, and win.
A facebuster knee smash!
That looks painful.
Elmsley looking to bait his opponent into a mistake. Here we go! And he goes crashing to the outside, and Rocky is delivering solid damage but needs to remember to get Helmsley— sorry!
Trying to do as much damage as humanly possible, but at what cost?
What's it going to take for Hunter Hearst Helmsley to retain his Intercontinental title here? How can he get the better of Rocky Maivia?
The champion needs to put this young upstart Maivia in his place with unrelenting offense. No time for graceful bows and upper-class taunting, just beat Rocky down.
Intercontinental Championship at stake right here. In Lowell, Massachusetts. We're expecting an emotion.
Uh-oh, Miami gets stonewalled. He puts him into the corner.
Brought in the hard way. Oh no, he can be caught here. Bad spot for him. He lets go to hold, but I don't see any reason for it.
No telling what's going on in his mind right now, Michael.
Oh, uncorked a big punch! Oh, he scattered that one! These two reaching a standstill with all these reversals.
The environment—
this could be it! The champ is pinned! We might have a new champion here. I don't know why he just called off the pin attempt.
Hopefully he has a strategy.
And a counter! A counter by Helmsley!
The Intercontinental title hangs in the balance tonight in a match between our refined champion Hunter Hearst Helmsley and the young challenger Rocky Maivia.
Rocky Maivia has a lot to prove here. The third-generation up-and-comer would love nothing more than to grab his first championship tonight and send a message to the WWE that Rocky Maivia has arrived.
But Hunter Hearst Helmsley will do everything in his considerable power to stop that from happening. As far as Helmsley is concerned, Maivia is barely even worth his time.
Boom!
And Byron, Rocky has tremendous exuberance, tremendous youth. He's going to be a star for a long time.
I think Rocky Maivia shows more promise than any other wrestlers I've seen come into WWE. You talk about second-generation wrestlers, but with Rocky, you're talking about three generations. This guy is going to be phenomenal.
Off the barricade, delivered into the barricade, and Rocky is delivering solid damage but needs to remember to get helmet leesely in the ring. The title can be won outside of the squared circle, and he slides him back to the mat. Cobra clutch cinched in, the Cobra, and he breaks his own submission.
Maybe his plan was just to soften his opponent with that hold.
Oh man, and conspicuous by his absence is the butler of Hunter Hearst Helmsley, who has been intervening in matches as of late. Who knows if he might—
look at this, seal the deal, guys!
He clearly wants to dish out more punishment. It.
Helmsley has no control here.
Might be a— keeps bringing the energy.
Helmsley has no answer.
Pull it off, kid! Wards that—
the Intercontinental title hangs in the balance tonight in a match between our refined champion Hunter Hearst Helmsley and the young challenger Rocky Maivia.
Rocky Maivia has a lot to prove here. The third-generation up-and-comer would love nothing more than to grab his first championship tonight and send a message to the WWE that Rocky Maivia has arrived.
But Hunter Hearst Helmsley will do everything in his considerable power to stop that from happening. And as far as Helmsley is concerned, Maivia is barely even worth his time.
If Rocky Maivia Maivia is going to take down the more polished and experienced Hunter. Lift off, senton from the apron!
Smothering offense now from Rocky. Maivia keeps incoming. Beautiful senton. Fortune favors the bold. These risks could be a winning strategy, and Rocky is delivering solid damage but needs to remember to get Helmsley in the ring. The title can be won outside of the squared circle.
Big forearm.
And watching from home is Rocky Johnson, the father of Rocky Maivia, former WWE Tag Team Champion.
I must admit, I do see a bright future for Maivia. Those that have been privileged enough to see Rocky Johnson in action will—
going head to head, putting each other to the test. Neither competitor is backing down. Big shots being fired right now. Neither competitor letting up. Drop kick hits the mark. You give credit where it's due. Rocky Maivia is leaving nothing in the ring in pursuit of the Intercontinental Championship. Bang! He finds a counter kick to the body, and now dragging their opponent in his face right across the top rope. Intercontinental Championship at stake right here in Lowell, Massachusetts. We're expecting an emotional night for all of us considering that Shawn Michaels will forfeit the WWE Championship live tonight.
Yeah, I saw a very dejected HBK earlier today. I, I couldn't even get him to crack a smile at all.
Oh, it's just because no one's ever happy to see you, Saxton.
What a reversal by Hunter!
Uh-oh, last second knee to the face there!
Drop kick counters right back on Rocky, and it inverted Atomic Drop! And conspicuous by his absence is the butler of Hunter Hearst Helmsley, who has been intervening in matches as of late. Who knows if he might show up.
Yeah, unfortunately that's just another thing Maivia needs to worry about.
Rocky has bigger problems in the ring, gentlemen. Biggest match he's ever had, live worldwide television. He's got to have a stomach full of butterflies.
Here he Here comes sliding back into the ring, brought in the hard way. Not the prettiest thing you'll ever see, but it sure looks effective from here. Oh, this capacity crowd certainly behind the youngster Rocky Maivia, thinking there could be an upset here tonight. Not looking in any condition to fight.
More like a sitting duck here.
Taking flight! Oh man, he landed rough there. And we know why he doesn't have the same experience as Helmsley, and that could be a developing story as this match progresses.
And this is where an experienced wrestler like—
title in the balance with the pin!
Shoulders up before 2. He's still got more left in the tank.
What grace! Float over to the DDT. Like absorbing the pain of another attack to the head. He could be dazed. Whipped into the corner with tremendous force. Cobra clutch! So much for the submission hold.
Okay, it wants me to apply pressure and connect some heavy combos. But the thing is, I'm doing that, but it's not letting me He just lets go.
His grip strength might have run out, and he's going to the outside, which will start a countout.
And even before the bell rang tonight, I think Honeyheart Helmsley has been trying to frustrate Rocky.
He's trying to say, hey young fella, we're going to do things at my pace, not yours.
Rocky, the 6'5", around 270 lb stud, just has the
