Liv Morgan (c) Vs Zelina Vega
Women's World Championship Match
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00:00Zelina Vega and Zelina, last week Dominik Mysterio offered to help you during your match against Liv Morgan this evening.
00:06Have you considered his offer and have you maintained your focus on Liv Morgan considering all of the recent chaos she's caused?
00:13Well, just like I told that bootleg Rhea Liv Morgan last week, I'm not really interested in chasing Dirty D.
00:22No, I'm more interested in chasing the WWE Women's World Championship.
00:29Okay, Zelina Vega is a champion.
00:32So Liv Morgan and everybody who's ever doubted me is going to see what a real champion looks like.
00:44Well, you know, ironically, it was 14 months ago that Zelina Vega had her last championship opportunity against Rhea Ripley in Puerto Rico.
00:56Tonight, Zelina Vega looks to win her first singles championship in WWE.
01:02Vega, Morgan for the Women's World Title live next on Monday Night Raw.
01:17Security guards back here, thank goodness.
01:19Meanwhile, Zelina Vega in the ring.
01:21She's set to take on Liv Morgan, the Women's World Champion.
01:23It was busy yesterday, throwing up the first pitch over at Fenway Park for the Red Sox.
01:27Bringing a little Liv Morgan magic to the Red Sox.
01:30Leading the Sox to a 4-1 win as she threw out the ceremonial first pitch in the iconic confines of one of the greatest stadiums in baseball.
01:40Well, the Red Sox will go on to beat Dirty Dom's favorite team, the San Diego Padres.
01:45Sure, and I talked to my good friend, Jared, who's already petitioning the Red Sox to sign Liv Morgan full-time because she could be their good luck charm.
01:53And Liv couldn't help but take a shot at Rhea Ripley.
01:55Of course, Liv knocked out of action with a shoulder injury.
01:58She says, I throw better than Rhea Ripley does.
02:02I have a much better arm.
02:07So Liv Morgan won the championship.
02:09That could be king and queen of the ring in Saudi Arabia by knocking off Becky Lynch after a miscue
02:15by Dirty Dom set to defend tonight against Zelina Vega.
02:23And tonight, Monday Night Raw is presented by Medela, a reward for those with a fighting spirit.
02:29Medela, the mark of a fighter.
02:41The following contest is scheduled for one fall, and it is for the Women's World Championship!
02:49Introducing the challenger, representing the LWL, from Queens, New York, Zelina Vega!
03:07And her opponent, the champion of the Women's World Championship,
03:15and her opponent, from Elmwood Park, New Jersey,
03:21she is the Women's World Champion, Liv Morgan!
03:33I spoke with Zelina a bit earlier today, Corey.
03:35She said she has been training in Muay Thai.
03:37You can expect more kicks tonight, more shots, more use of the knees and the feet in this matchup against Morgan.
03:43So what does Zelina need to do to try to win her first singles championship here in WWE?
03:49Zelina's been around the game a long time.
03:51This is a world-traveled veteran.
03:53Zelina can pretty much do it all inside of the ring.
03:55Her biggest detriment has been her size.
03:57She's been at a perpetual size disadvantage.
03:59Case in point right there.
04:01If, somehow, Zelina can avoid the contact of Liv Morgan, stick and move, she may have a shot in this one.
04:07Morgan looking to outpower Vega.
04:09Vega with a nice arm drag takedown of the Women's World Champion.
04:12You're not often going to see Liv Morgan overpower a lot of her opponents.
04:16She does have the power advantage in this one.
04:18But look at the agility of Vega.
04:20Zelina, Vega, nice takedown of Morgan again.
04:22Vega in control early.
04:24Part of the LWO, Latino World Order.
04:28Rey Mysterio, an idol of Zelina's growing up, as was Lita, a Hall of Famer.
04:33Jumped into the corner by Morgan.
04:35What I've noticed from afar, watching Liv Morgan as Women's World Champion,
04:39is how, you know the old adage in this business that the title can make the person,
04:43or the person can make the title.
04:45I've seen both happen with Liv Morgan.
04:47Since becoming Women's World Champion, Liv has had this confidence that is just through the roof.
04:52And it's almost like some guys talk about putting a mask on,
04:55and you feel like you can be your true self.
04:57It frees you.
04:58It's like the Women's World Championship has had that effect on Liv Morgan,
05:01where she doesn't care who she offends, who she ticks off.
05:04She's out for number one right now, and it's serving her well.
05:07And each and every week she grows in confidence.
05:10Now let's not take anything away from Zelina Vega.
05:12She is the first ever Queen of the Ring.
05:14Former Tag Team Champion as well.
05:16And Zelina Vega now taking control of the World Champ.
05:22Another example of a fantastic, spectacular offense that Zelina is capable of.
05:27Unfortunately, the setup for a lot of this offense takes an inordinate amount of time.
05:31Which allows Liv to recover, or in that case, turn the tables completely.
05:34The official on this matchup, Daphne Lashon, begins the count.
05:37Remember, champion's advantage tonight.
05:39Oh, baby!
05:41Dirty Dom is out here.
05:43Now remember, Zelina Vega told Dominic,
05:45I don't need your help.
05:46I don't want you out here.
05:47Dominic said he's going to correct things for Rhea.
05:49Make sure Liv Morgan loses the championship.
05:51Morgan with a big ol' smile on her face when Dom showed up.
05:55And Zelina now takes advantage.
05:57Zelina with another fantastic arm drag.
05:59Now from the apron, Meteora!
06:02Vega with a takedown of the champ.
06:07And Dirty Dom applauding the actions of Vega.
06:10And look who's here!
06:12Donny Mysterio!
06:14Who's got Dominic in a match later tonight.
06:16Rey coming out and helps Zelina.
06:18Trying to steal his kid's spotlight again.
06:20Title opportunity continues.
06:24778 in Boston tonight for Monday Night Raw.
06:27Liv Morgan defending the title.
06:29That you're looking over the shoulder of Dirty Dom.
06:31Dominic Mysterio, who claims he's out here
06:33to, well, make sure that Liv Morgan doesn't keep the championship.
06:36You saw Rey Mysterio from the LWO on the other side.
06:39Look at what's happening before our very eyes.
06:41Well, yeah, Liv Morgan, I would say paying homage,
06:44but I don't believe it.
06:45I think she's rubbing it in the face of Rey Mysterio.
06:47To, of course, Eddie Guerrero with the three amigos.
06:50And now playing up to Dirty Dom and Rey Mysterio.
06:53And now playing up to Dirty Dom and Rey Mysterio.
06:57And now playing up to Dirty Dom and Rey Mysterio.
06:59It's playing dumb, Michael Cole.
07:01You know exactly what's going down.
07:03Me playing dumb?
07:04What about Dominic?
07:05Do you really buy this whole act of Dominic
07:07that he's worried about Rhea,
07:08that he wants to take the championship away from Liv Morgan?
07:11Come on, he's here for a reason.
07:13Liv Morgan with the prism lock applied, Cole.
07:15Rhea Ripley's submission.
07:17That's Rhea's submission.
07:19Well, Liv did declare that she was going to take
07:22everything from Rhea Ripley,
07:24including her finishing maneuver.
07:26And also her boyfriend, Dirty Dom,
07:28as Dominic looks on.
07:30I mean, can you blame Dirty Dom?
07:31He's got it coming at him from all sides.
07:33I mean, the guy's less Eddie Guerrero these days
07:35and more like American love machine, Art Barr.
07:38Zelina Vega trying to drive herself
07:40to the bottom rope to force a break here.
07:42You wouldn't mess with a man
07:43with a mustache that strong, Michael Cole.
07:45I used to have one like that.
07:46And here's a roll up now and a roll through.
07:48Vega caught her with a kick to the face.
07:50Right in the grill.
07:51And now Zelina Vega looking to rally
07:53and try to win the Women's World Championship
07:55here tonight on Monday Night Raw.
07:59Step up kick by Zelina.
08:03And Vega kicked right to the spine of Morgan.
08:05That aforementioned training
08:07that Vega's been participating in.
08:12Down goes Morgan again.
08:16This is the pace that Vega wants?
08:19I'm honestly a little surprised
08:20that Vega's let it slow down to this extent.
08:22She usually excels when the pace is fast,
08:24but she's now up on the top turnbuckle.
08:26Moonsault on the money.
08:27For the championship. Hook of the leg.
08:29Morgan kicks it to Vega
08:31with a beautiful moonsault.
08:33And Rey's telling her,
08:35stay in this. You are a half second away.
08:37Rey Mysterio, the Hall of Famer,
08:39knows full well what it takes
08:40to hang in a title fight.
08:42He's reminding Zelina,
08:43you gotta keep your foot on the gas pedal.
08:45It doesn't get much better than this moonsault
08:47executed by the challenger
08:49right on the money,
08:50but not enough to win gold yet.
08:52Zelina, though, continuing to
08:54keep the pressure on Morgan.
08:56Zelina, looking for Code Red.
08:58Oh!
08:59Right on the back of her neck!
09:01There you go!
09:02Able to counter and a kick out by Morgan.
09:05Now live with it.
09:06And running in Suguri.
09:08Live now.
09:09Shoots the half, hooks the leg.
09:11Is it enough to put Zelina away?
09:13Almost had her again at two pounds.
09:16And this is the first time
09:17in this matchup
09:18we've seen such a degree
09:19of frustration on the face
09:21of the champion, Liv Morgan.
09:23And now blowing a kiss
09:25out to Dirty Dom at ringside.
09:27Is that a smile?
09:28Is that a smile on Mysterio's face?
09:30I think he had a little smile
09:31on his face when Liv
09:33blew the kiss his way, Corey.
09:35Oh, you need to quit
09:36with your speculation, all right?
09:37This is a very complicated situation.
09:39Requires its own status on Facebook.
09:41I'm a journalist.
09:42I call what I see.
09:43I spend a lot of time on Twitter,
09:45so you should just listen to me.
09:47And Zelina and Morgan now
09:48fighting high above the ring.
09:52Scrappy exchange
09:54on the top turnbuckle.
09:55Zelina with the upper hand
09:56at the moment
09:57just pounding on the base
09:58of Morgan's neck.
09:59Morgan's just trying to hang on.
10:02Face first.
10:03This is a good strategy by Vega.
10:05Just exhaust all options
10:06before you take it high.
10:07You're going to have a lot
10:08of fun with it.
10:09You're going to have a lot
10:10of fun with it.
10:11You're going to have a lot
10:12of fun with it.
10:13You're going to have a lot
10:14of fun with it.
10:15You're going to have a lot
10:16of fun before you take it
10:17high risk because it
10:18just may pay off.
10:19Zelina top robe.
10:23My goodness!
10:24That's got to do it.
10:25Morgan ain't getting up
10:26from that.
10:27But Liv Morgan with
10:28the wherewithal to roll
10:29out of the ring
10:30and save perhaps
10:31her championship.
10:32Wow.
10:34That is brilliant, Cole.
10:38Zelina with a picture
10:39perfect sunset
10:40wind powerbomb.
10:41Almost took Morgan out.
10:43But Liv was able to
10:44roll out of the ring
10:45the ring and it forces Zelina now, Corey, to have to get Morgan back into the ring
10:49because it's champion's advantage.
10:50The title can only change hands via pinfall or submission.
10:54Zelina Vega fully aware of that, as is Liv Morgan, and just that momentary
10:58hesitation by Vega was all Liv needed to at least buy herself a few more moments.
11:03Now looking to the shoulder of the legendary Rey Mysterio.
11:07His son, Dominik, at ringside as well.
11:10They face later on tonight.
11:13Oh, look at this!
11:15This is pathetic.
11:16It's not pathetic.
11:17And now Morgan with a baseball slide to Mysterio.
11:22And Vega with a 619.
11:25Zelina's gonna capitalize.
11:30Down goes Morgan with a DDT.
11:32Here comes Zelina for the championship.
11:35Hook of the leg, and a kick out by Morgan.
11:39Dirty Dom has a steel chair.
11:42Vega looking for the cover again.
11:45And again, Morgan's got a kick out.
11:47But right now, shades of what happened in Saudi Arabia.
11:51The night that Morgan beat Lynch.
11:55Dominik just sending the chair into the ring.
11:58Use it.
11:59Couldn't tell Vega to use it, but Vega bouncing it off Dom's face.
12:05Look at the rage in Morgan's face.
12:07Oblivion.
12:08Morgan retains the championship.
12:14Dummy Dom screwed it up again.
12:17Here is your winner, and still the Women's World Champion, Liv Morgan.
12:30It backfired for Dominik Mysterio.
12:36At least, if that's the story you choose to believe.
12:40But nonetheless, Liv Morgan is still the Women's World Champion.
12:45Morgan has lived up to each and every one of her promises
12:49to take everything from Rhea Ripley.
12:53Congratulations on retaining your championship.
12:57Are you feeling like everything is going according to plan on your revenge tour?
13:03Kathy, I feel like the luckiest girl in the world.
13:10The Liv Morgan revenge tour is going exactly
13:14as I planned it.
13:16So I just want to take this opportunity to dedicate my victory tonight and
13:21all of my future victories to the most gorgeous man in WWE, my daddy, Dominik.
13:32I'm gonna get sick.
13:35Look at the trash can under the desk, Cole.
13:37This is life, this is love, this is the reality of the situation.