What that means is the man to get the most falls in those 30 minutes
becomes Intercontinental Champion.
That can take place via pin fall, submission or a disqualification and
a count out.
McIntyre, if he wins here tonight could figure himself into some of those
decisions on Ziggler's behalf.
>> I guarantee you Seth Rollins knows that he needs to be 100%, if not better,
this coming Sunday.
Drew McIntyre is gonna make that very, very difficult for Rollins to achieve
>> And there's no question that the-
>> I dare you.
>> [NOISE]
>> The towering 6'5", 265pounds.
>> Wow.
>> Drew McIntyre from Ayr, Scotland >> Talking about getting inside your
opponent's head, McIntyre just manhandled Rollins and
then gave him a free pass back to the center of the ring.
I don't know if that was a wise move of your Drew McIntyre.
>> Look at the power.
>> Wow.
>> There's no doubt that come Sunday and Drew McIntyre is not at ringside.
It will allow Seth Rollins have a much better focus on his opponent cuz he won't
have to worry about what's going on outside of the ring.
So in that aspect, I agree with you guys.
>> Now, Seth Rollins measuring his man,
trying to figure out the conundrum known as a Drew McIntyre.
>> Sharp jab right to the chin of McIntyre, stick and move.
This might be the strategy that Rollins needs to apply.
>> [NOISE] >> But
we know he's not gonna out power him.
>> Absolutely not, but Rollins hanging on for dear life, the side headlock.
>> [NOISE] >> Wow, look at this,
this is a terrifying power from Drew McIntyre.
>> Rollins lands on his feet, runs right into a shoulder, tackle,
and McIntyre, with a headlock take down and neutralizing Rollins.
>> These guys call themselves the future, Drew and Dolph, and
if this is the future that we're watching right here, it's very, very dark for
the rest of the Raw locker room.
>> [NOISE] >> Dolph Ziggler is gotta be
enjoying every moment of this match-up since the bell rang.
McIntyre just imposing his will on Seth Rollins,
shut Rollins down every time Seth tried.
>> [NOISE] >> McIntyre warned everyone on
Monday Night Raw when he returned that it was a wake up call and a reality check.
>> Rollins. >> Nice leap frog by Seth and
a dropkick caught Drew ran on the jaw, but a shoulder tackle by McIntyre.
>> A picture perfect dropkick had little to no effect on Drew McIntyre.
That is a scary sight.
>> [NOISE] >> Now, look at this, wow.
>> Wow.
>> The power of McIntyre, cover on Rollins.
>> One, two.
>> Drew looking to make an easy time of it,
he's been dominating Seth in the early going.
>> I think Drew really wanted to show the entire world, show us and
most importantly, show Seth Rollins exactly what he has made of, and
he's doing just that.
>> [NOISE] >> McIntyre talks a lot about his first
run here in WWE when he was a tap the chosen one.
He admits he felt entitled.
He felt like he had to work quite as hard to get where he needed to be in WWE, and
when he was fired, he realized that I got to work hard.
And now he wants to set an example for
everyone here in WWE by picking them apart no matter how he does it.
>> This is a completely different Drew McIntyre than the chosen one.
I mean, not only physically but mentally, emotionally,
almost the fact to say that McIntyre is void of all emotions except for
anger right now, to test everybody in the locker room not named Dolph Ziggler.
>> He doesn't need to make friends, Drew doesn't need friends this time around.
Drew needs to have one friend,
and that's the man standing on the outside of the ring right now.
>> Rollins though, fighting back, the heart of The Architect.
>> Drew McIntyre sends Rollins flying, cover by Drew again.
>> One, two. >> Hooks the leg on Rollins and
a kick out.
What did Drew tell Rollins earlier?
This is a glimpse at the future of WWE.
>> [NOISE] >> Seated abdominal stretch now by
Drew McIntyre just wearing down The Architect.
>> [NOISE] >> The WWE Universe here
in Boston chanting burn it down trying to will Rollins on.
>> Drew is doing a great job because he knows that Seth loves the fast pace,
the high flying and
he's not allowing Seth- >> Man.
>> What a clothesline.
>> To do any of that.
>> Grounding Rollins, this has been a perfect attack by Drew McIntyre.
>> McIntyre has done a great job of dictating the pace every time Rollins
tries to accelerate.
He accelerates into a brick wall named McIntyre.
>> [NOISE] >> Such
an effective offensive style by Drew.
>> You're gonna definitely see a very different style this Sunday in
Extreme Rules, almost a polar opposition in styles as Dolph Ziggler is gonna like
to pick up the pace.
Very, very different than the methodical style of Drew McIntyre.
>> Yeah, Dolph very quick, very agile.
>> It almost feels like Dolph had a conversation with Drew backstage and said,
listen, whatever you do, just go out there and wear Seth Rollins down.
That's exactly the game plan that Drew McIntyre is playing with right now.
>> I wouldn't bet money, you're absolutely right on that one, Coach.
I mean, it's a sound strategy if Dolph Ziggler as the champion,
he wants to protect his title.
>> But also if you Drew McIntyre, you wanna show the world what you're made of.
Well, he didn't like for a second.
>> McIntyre said over the top rope, Rollins buys himself a little bit of time.
>> Seth was basically calling Drew Dolph's errand boy earlier tonight.
>> Well isn't Seth calls himself The Architect for a reason, he knows
the mental game as well as the physical- >> Suicide Dive Mclntyre,
still on his feet though.
>> Man.
>> Spine first into the apron,
McIntyre in control as the match continues live on Raw.
>> [NOISE] >> Throughout the commercial break.
Drew McIntyre has been punishing Seth Rollins.
Welcome back to Monday Night Raw live tonight in Boston, Massachusetts.
Rollins with a victory will ensure that Drew McIntyre will be banned from ringside
for Rollins Ironman Match with Dolph Ziggler for
the Intercontinental Championship, Sunday at Extreme Rules on the WWE Network.
But things do not look good for Seth Rollins.
>> Things have looked downright bleak since the opening bell.
McIntyre- >> What a throw by Drew.
>> Just imposed his will on the King Slayer.
>> Corey, he has taken everything out of the arsenal, he's put it on Seth Rollins.
>> Cover again and a kick out by Rollins, who hangs in this.
>> [NOISE] >> Let's take another look at this.
>> That's halfway, three quarters away across the ring, Seth Rollins,
220 something pounds, I mean that is no small feat what McIntyre just did.
>> You see the smile on the face of the Intercontinental Champion,
Dolph Ziggler moments ago.
>> Dolph's got every reason,
look at him enjoying every second of what he's seeing right now.
>> Every move Dolph is making, everything he is doing to support his guy,
Drew, is exactly on point.
>> The funny thing as I remember talking to Drew McIntyre last week and
said that Seth Rollins is pretty much the antithesis of what they have a problem
with here in WWE, the apathy, the entitlement.
Seth Rollins is highly respected by both McIntyre and Ziggler for
his work ethic and what he brings to the fight every single night.
That said McIntyre made it clear he wants Seth Rollins' spot on the roster.
He wants that Main Event spotlight >> And
I think that's the problem Dolph has with Seth Rollins to your point, Corey,
is the fact that Rollins is not gonna stand idly by.
He's gonna work hard to get his championship back and
I think golf sees him as a threat.
>> No matter what company, no matter what sports franchise,
you're talking about sports league, everything is like a pyramid,
the higher you go, the less opportunities that there are.
And they can respect Seth Rollins all they want.
But to jump him to get to the top of the pyramid,
they've got to disrespect everybody.
>> Now, they do that very well, no doubt about it.
And again, the reason Dolph Ziggler is Intercontinental Champion today has a lot
to do with the man in the ring, Drew McIntyre
>> Drew McIntyre could be a very big
reason why Dolph retained this coming Sunday,
as he just continues to punish Seth Rollins.
McIntyre is not gonna win any style points but what he's done here in the match,
this is just brutality >> Corey, unless Seth can pull out a win
somehow, some way here and make sure that McIntyre is banned Sunday.
>> Again, it would certainly help Rollins' chances if McIntyre were to be banned this
coming Sunday.
But Seth Rollins has been on the receiving end of an old school beat down all night
tonight, there's no way he feels great going against Ziggler.
>> What would you say that maybe he got softened up.
>> And look at this.
>> One could say that.
>> Rollins- >> I have said it, that was my word for
the hour., >> Create some separation.
>> [LAUGH] >> McIntyre trying to fight back now.
And look at this.
>> Unreal power.
>> Rollins caught up with a knee, right at the side of the face.
And now Seth Rollins, face first off the second turnbuckle,
this buys Seth some time.
Looking to regroup here and climb back into this match.
Now, the look of concern on the face of the champion.
>> Yeah, it buys Seth some time.
But what in the world can he do, to not just get on the offensive but
to get control?
>> Do what he does best, pick up the pace >> Maybe Seth needs to get on his feet
before he can pick up the pace >> And there's the chop to McIntyre, and
here comes the fire of the King Slayer, The Architect, Seth Rollins trying to
knock the big Drew McIntyre down >> It's like hitting a big oak.
>> Hit right to the midsection.
Rollins though, there's the quickness of
Seth- >> Yeah.
>> Sling Blade.
>> I'm entirely sure McIntyre wasn't thinking about that wicked Claymore kick
and Seth just beat him to the punch that time.
Quickness advantage of the former Intercontinental Champion, Seth Rollins.
>> And McIntyre stunned momentarily, Rollins gonna look for
the Suicide Dive again, this time it's effective as he knocks Drew down.
>> [NOISE] >> He's gonna do it again.
>> A second time and McIntyre goes down again.
>> Whatever it takes, all heart,
Seth Rollins wants to make sure that McIntyre is not a factor this Sunday.
>> Monday Night Raw is live tonight at the TD Garden in Boston Massachusetts.
Critical match for Seth Rollins versus Drew McIntyre.
A Rollins victory ensures McIntyre is banned from ringside for Seth and
Dolph Ziggler's Intercontinental Championship-
>> Iron Man match, Sunday and
Extreme Rules.
Cover for Rollins.
>> One, two.
>> Hooks the leg, kick out by McIntyre.
And it's been quite the night here tonight, we kicked off the show with
a massive brawl, a chaotic scene between Roman Reigns and Bobby Lashley,
who will clash one-on-one come Sunday.
>> Absolute pandemonium earlier in the night.
And what you're seeing right now is why Seth Rollins is such a dangerous
competitor.
After everything Rollins has endured, he is still back in this fight.
>> The card on Sunday is gonna be amazing, one final piece of the puzzle,
we're gonna find out here in a matter of moments if Drew McIntyre
will be allowed at ringside when these two go 30 minutes in an Iron Man matchup.
>> Seth Rollins still trying to wear McIntyre down,
maybe thinking about a buckle bomb.
But the agility of Seth on display.
>> Landed on his feet.
>> Caught Drew McIntyre in the face with a boot.
Rollins now second rope Blockbuster to McIntyre.
Rollins to make sure McIntyre is not at ringside on Sunday, Drew kicks out.
>> And Michael, you talked about that pace, certainly the pace has picked up and
that's advantage Seth Rollins.
>> And again, I wanna remind everyone about this Iron Man match,
it's 30 minutes.
Within those 30 minutes the man who picks up the most falls, the pin fall,
submission, count out or disqualification will become Intercontinental Champion.
>> [NOISE] >> You can see it sets Seth's eyes.
The fire started burning once again,
The Architect now trying to scheme up something to knock off Drew McIntyre.
>> Corey, earlier tonight, Dog Ziggler was out here saying it's gonna be a clean
sweep on Sunday, that Rollins won't even pick up fall.
>> It's entirely possible,
Dolph Ziggler is feeling incredibly confident with good reason.
>> Right now, Seth has to dig deep and execute
>> Kick right in the midsection.
McIntyre is in, well, he was in place for the Stomp,
sidestep, Seth who caught him with an elbow.
>> [NOISE] >> McIntyre, though quickly.
>> Wow, uh-oh, uh-oh.
>> My God.
>> Face first goes Rollins.
>> Goodnight.
>> It's over. >> Cover by McIntyre.
>> One, two.
>> And a kick out by Seth on two.
>> Unbelievable,
how did Rollins survive that? >> And now I think we're starting to see
it get to Dolph Ziggler just a little bit. >> Let's take another look at this
incredible power from Drew McIntyre. >> [NOISE]
>> Face first goes Rollins and
somehow, The King Slayer escape before the ref's count of three.
>> And then there were the look
of disbelief in the eyes of Drew McIntyre that he didn't put Seth Rollins away
there. >> [NOISE]
>> The burn it down chants again through
the garden here in Boston. Rollins scooped him up from behind.
>> One, two.
>> Almost had him kick out a two by Drew,
and a wicked shot. >> [NOISE]
>> I think once again, McIntyre might have
been thinking about the Claymore, whoa. >> A Power Bomb.
>> One, two.
The sit out power bomb, cover,
Seth got the shoulder up. >> Amazing kick out but at this point to
me, Drew McIntyre is a second away from beating Seth Rollins.
I don't think Seth has anything left in
the tank. >> Let's look at this again.
>> [NOISE]
>> Dolph Ziggler, you see the look on his
face, he's realizing what he's going face to face with Sunday, the heart and
soul, the guts of Seth Rollins. >> Well, heart and soul and
guts don't matter quite as much whenever your back's broken.
>> And now Drew McIntyre,
bouncing Rollins off the top turnbuckle continuing to punish
the former Intercontinental Champion. McIntyre the reason
Seth is still not the champ. >> This is nuts.
>> What is this?
>> Whatever Drew is planning right now is
not- >> What's he doing?
>> Rollins slips underneath and
Drew McIntyre caught on the top rope and Rollins buys himself critical time here,
as he tries to regroup against Drew McIntyre, step up enziguri to the face.
>> Uh-oh, Drew's hung up.
>> Yeah, I think his left foot is caught.
>> He's caught all right.
Seth Rollins is gonna capitalize before Drew can get out of this predicament.
The Architect heading up to the top rope.
>> [NOISE] >> Seth Rollins so innovative, wow.
>> My Lord.
>> How quick was that?
>> Drew McIntyre might not be human.
The power, the agility, the quickness we just saw.
What can't Drew McIntyre do tonight?
>> The things he is able to do in the ring are just astounding.
>> And McIntyre was setting up for the Claymore again.
Seth Rollins caught him, now Rollins, Falcon Arrow,
is it enough to beat McIntyre?
>> One, two.
>> Kick out by Drew at two.
>> That's impressive power of his own.
The Intercontinental Champion looks to be beside himself right now.
>> I'm getting a kick out of watching Dolph Ziggler and
seeing how much this situation means to him, and he understands,
it's not gonna be easy on Sunday.
>> I'm getting a kick out of watching Rollins and McIntyre,
this is a hell of a match.
>> [NOISE] >> A win for
Rollins means McIntyre is banned from ringside Sunday.
>> [NOISE] >> Dolph Ziggler's emotions
telling the entire story has concerned, as Rollins could be closing in on a victory.
>> Seth wants the Ripcord Knee Strike, no.
>> Headbutt.
>> Glasgow Kiss.
>> Cover, enough to beat him.
No, Rollins gets that shoulder up again.
>> He's barely, the big question for me is what can
Seth Rollins do to keep Drew McIntyre down for a three count?
>> I'm sure Seth is asking himself the very same question at this moment,
if he remembers his own name.
I can't believe McIntyre did knock himself out with a headbutt.
That was insane.
>> [NOISE] >> Learning a lot about McIntyre tonight.
>> We sure are.
>> McIntyre learning a lot about Seth Rollins and what he's all about.
>> I think McIntyre is learning a lot about McIntyre.
>> What the hell is Drew doing?
>> At this point whatever he wants.
>> You gotta be kidding me.
>> This is not gonna end well no matter what
>> Climbing to the second rope.
>> No.
>> Rollins trying to somehow slide down, his back lands on his feet.
Drew McIntyre up top, Rollins has him where he wants him, Buckle Bomb.
>> God.
>> [NOISE] >> Kick to the face.
McIntyre may be down and out.
Seth Rollins, looking to put McIntyre away, heading up to the top rope.
>> He's gotta keep the pace quick, quick, quick.
>> Ziggler on the apron.
>> Ziggler eats a boot from Rollins.
>> And that distraction, Rollins crossbody.
>> One, two.
>> Lateral press, hook the leg and a kick out by McIntyre.
>> I thought that was gonna be enough.
>> Yeah, but the distraction did not allow Seth to go for the Frog Splash.
Stomp on Dolph Ziggler.
>> Claymore.
>> Claymore by McIntyre to Rollins.
Here's the cover. >> One, two, three.
>> McIntyre beats Rollins.
[SOUND]
[MUSIC]
>> Here is your winner Drew McIntyre.
>> And things don't bode well for Seth Rollins now because Drew won't be banished
from ringside for Seth's match with Dolph Ziggler,
the Iron Man Match at Extreme Rules >> Well,
Seth Rollins came into this match looking to burn it down like he so often does,
but McIntyre was a step ahead and courtesy of the Claymore it blew it up
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