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00:00Coming up next on Main Event, New Catch Republic's Tyler Bate collides with the German powerhouse Ludwig Kaiser in one-on-one action.
00:08Find out who is going to leave Sacramento with a much-needed win on the final stop before WrestleMania.
00:18New Catch Republic!
00:21Welcome back to Main Event!
00:23New Catch Republic!
00:30The following contest is scheduled for one of four.
00:37Introducing first, accompanied by the lose-erate Pete Dunn, representing new Catch Republic, Tyler Bate!
00:52Well, the big strong boy is back after recently returning on Monday Night Raw after a tough shoulder injury.
00:57Knocked him out of action for over seven months, one of the most decorated stars in UK history, looking for a win here tonight.
01:05The big strong boy is back at 100%, but can he pick up a victory here tonight?
01:12Tyler Bate had a huge WrestleMania moment last year, looking maybe for another one.
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01:39He's still the world champion.
01:41I don't think I'm ever going to lose that.
01:43I don't think I'm ever going to lose that.
01:54And his opponent, from Hamburg, Germany, swinging at 220 pounds, Looping Kaiser!
02:07Well, it's time for a posture check with European elegance, and A-plus everything is certainly looking to see.
02:14Set the pace here for the weekend, and Vic, lead by example for his friend, the world heavyweight champion, Cooper.
02:21While you take a look at these two specifically, I've had the pleasure of calling many of their matches and moments from NXT UK and NXT.
02:29These two have gone to battle many times over the last few years.
02:34This is going to be impactful.
02:36This is going to be intense, and it's going to be very interesting.
02:40You bring up Gunther.
02:41Is he watching this matchup with Gunther Kaiser?
02:44Is he going to be there to help Kaiser out when he gets to the back?
02:47Or is Gunther solely focused on WrestleMania, the world heavyweight title, Jey Uso?
02:54Well, Vic, with the events we saw this past Monday on Raw, I'd imagine the ring general very much locked in on main event Jey Uso.
03:00I would hope so.
03:01As Ludwig Kaiser, Tyler Bate locking horns right here.
03:05Vic, you talk about their history.
03:06A lot of that in tag team competition.
03:08But right here in the singles ranks, both looking for a huge win here during WrestleMania weekend.
03:12And we saw Tyler Bate make his big return at the end of the Road to WrestleMania European Tour in London, England nonetheless.
03:19Certainly an emotional opportunity step into the ring there.
03:22It certainly was.
03:23It is good to see him back to 100% all, joking aside.
03:26And that's some of that unique offense that Bate has.
03:28And when you take a look at Tyler Bate and you take a look at Ludwig Kaiser, you think about all those battles over the year.
03:33Not necessarily it was about championships.
03:35It was about the purity of the sport.
03:37That is something that Ludwig Kaiser is always talking about.
03:40The mat is sacred.
03:41When it comes to Tyler Bate, Bate's going to have a good time.
03:44He's going to make you laugh.
03:45He's going to make you smile.
03:46But at the end of the day, you're looking at a man in Tyler Bate as the only two-time NXT United Kingdom champion.
03:53And of course, the final one before that title was unified.
03:57And right now, Tyler Bate looking to overcome.
03:59Of course, Tyler Bate also a former NXT Tag Team Champion, Heritage Cup champion as well.
04:04Certainly looking to get back into that title contention right here.
04:07And last year, Vic, right on the cusp during WrestleMania 40.
04:10Very close.
04:11You talk about having that special moment at WrestleMania in Philadelphia.
04:14Oh, man.
04:16What a king.
04:18We said it would be intense.
04:20We talk about the battles these two have had.
04:22What a kick to the face from Kaiser.
04:24And Tyler Bate trying to counter.
04:26Nice head scissors takeover.
04:28As A-plus everything taken right down.
04:30And the big strong boy back at singles competition.
04:33Vic, it's been many months since he's been in this realm.
04:35But Tyler Bate looking right at home here.
04:37Has a nice counter.
04:39And Ludwig Kaiser, none too pleased.
04:41Well, Kaiser seems to be a little bit angry right now.
04:44Because look, Kaiser has the size.
04:45He has the height.
04:46He has the weight.
04:47Maybe not necessarily the strength.
04:48But Tyler Bate right now is used to being the quote-unquote underdog in any matchup he is in.
04:53Yep.
04:54As Kaiser looking to keep the foot on the gas.
04:56We talk about him setting the pace here for the weekend.
04:58And Kaiser.
05:00A big strike there.
05:03And taking full advantage here against Tyler Bate.
05:06As Kaiser in control right here, Vic, we talk about Kaiser not being a part of officially WrestleMania as of right now.
05:13But certainly a big motivator for Gunther moving forward this weekend.
05:17Certainly was.
05:18And you've got to imagine that he will have his nose very close to that world title match.
05:22As Kaiser in control, can the big strong boy get back into this one here on Main Event?
05:31Back here on Main Event, Ludwig Kaiser continues to stay in the driver's seat here against Tyler Bate.
05:36Right up against WrestleMania weekend.
05:38And Vic, we talk about the World Heavyweight Champion, the Ring General Gunther.
05:42How ultimately has Ludwig Kaiser helped prepare Gunther for Main Event Jeyusa?
05:46Well, they've been helping prepare each other over a number of years being around one another.
05:51You've seen the rise of Gunther on Monday Night Raw.
05:54Kaiser standing by his side.
05:56But as he's looking at that WrestleMania sign, you know Kaiser is going to have a keen eye on the four-way Intercontinental Championship match over WrestleMania weekend.
06:04A title he has been very close to holding in the past.
06:07In the past.
06:08Oh!
06:09Is it a bop and a bing there from Tyler Bate?
06:11Of course, Ludwig Kaiser towards the end of 2024.
06:13Right on the cusp of securing Intercontinental Championship gold.
06:17But Tyler Bate back in action here, Vic.
06:19And he has championship designs of his own.
06:21He certainly does.
06:22And you know, I want to go back to how Tyler Bate was when he was coming out to the ring.
06:25You saw Dunn with him.
06:27He went for the high five.
06:28Dunn kind of gave him a shove and said, you know, kind of focus yourself.
06:31It's not about just being back.
06:32Go out there and prove it.
06:33And I don't know if you noticed this.
06:34You talk about the shoulder injury that sidelined Bate.
06:37He just looked like he was trying to wiggle some feeling back into his arm.
06:40Certainly has to get that muscle memory back right here as Tyler Bate.
06:44Starting to fire away against Ludwig Kaiser.
06:46Of course, Pete Dunn certainly changed a bit in the time Tyler Bate was out due to injury.
06:51As the new catch Republic looks to be reunited once again.
06:55And Bate.
06:57Starting to feel it right here, Vic.
06:59That could spell doom for the Raw Tag Team Division.
07:01Of course, World Tag Team titles on the line.
07:04WrestleMania weekend.
07:05Can the War Raiders even survive the new New Day?
07:08As the New Day certainly looking to secure gold once again.
07:12There's a T-Bone out of the corner.
07:14And the big strong boys starting to feel it.
07:17And Bate.
07:18Uh oh.
07:19Vic, we've seen this many times.
07:20And so is Ludwig Kaiser.
07:22He certainly has.
07:23He has felt the wrath.
07:24And wait a minute.
07:25Bam!
07:26Nice counter there by Tyler Bate.
07:29And these two know each other so very well.
07:31Dating back to all the battles all throughout Europe.
07:35And of course, Tyler Bate now.
07:38Back in control.
07:40Has Kaiser up.
07:41Fireman's carry.
07:43Round and round they go.
07:45Where does it end?
07:46Only Tyler Bate knows.
07:48Time for a spin around Sacramento here.
07:51And Bate.
07:52How many revolutions is this?
07:57Bate can't stand on his feet any longer.
07:59Both these superstars are down.
08:02As Bate inflicts some damage here.
08:04And the big strong boy looking for his first singles victory.
08:06Uh oh.
08:07In well over six months.
08:09Oh.
08:10Look at the strength.
08:11We know he's got the power.
08:12We know he's got the strength.
08:13But Kaiser.
08:14That's a lot to get up and over.
08:16Almost like a Michinoku driver from Tyler Bate.
08:19Indeed.
08:20Into the cover.
08:21Hooks the outside leg.
08:22Oh.
08:23And Kaiser presses out.
08:25Vic, we talk about Kaiser looking at 20-25 as a huge year of opportunity.
08:29He has to feel like he's coming up a bit short here.
08:31Not on the WrestleMania card.
08:32Well, I think Kaiser will wear gold this year.
08:35I think he has champion written all over him.
08:38So does Tyler Bate.
08:39This is a very much a treat for us here on Main Event.
08:42Because these two can headline a premium live event anywhere in the world.
08:46That four-way Intercontinental Championship match, Vic, as you mentioned,
08:49certainly will have their eyes on it by both of these superstars.
08:52And Kaiser.
08:53Uh oh.
08:54Look at a light up Bate like a lamp.
08:56Oh.
08:57Vic, he was going for that conniving corkscrew.
09:00Oh.
09:01Innovative offense.
09:02Nice counter.
09:03Nice.
09:04Bate.
09:05Another near fall.
09:06Had Kaiser in a pinning predicament here.
09:07These two going back and forth.
09:09Another bop-a-da-bing.
09:12And Bate.
09:14Saito suplex.
09:16Shoulders are down.
09:17Ooh.
09:18And Kaiser somehow able to escape Vic.
09:20It's WrestleMania weekend.
09:21Both of these superstars bringing it to their highest level.
09:24And you're starting to see Tyler Bate use some new tactics in this matchup
09:28because he's got to go deep into his playbook here against someone like Ludwig Kaiser.
09:34But he still hasn't pulled out the ace up his sleeve.
09:38Pun was intended.
09:39And Tyler might be looking for that ace right here.
09:43Oh.
09:44And Kaiser slips out the back door.
09:46Oh.
09:47And Kaiser.
09:48Big connection with the European uppercut.
09:50Oh.
09:51And Vic, those strikes are really starting to connect.
09:53A nice combination offense from Kaiser.
09:55Charging in.
09:56We talk about Kaiser really looking to set the pace for Gunther here this weekend.
10:03And A plus everything.
10:04This is an act of desperation obviously.
10:06And oh.
10:07As the referee gets it between both superstars.
10:10Nice advantage taken by Ludwig Kaiser.
10:13Line him up.
10:14Bam.
10:15Big connection there.
10:16And Vic, he's going right back to it.
10:19The conniving screwdriver from Kaiser.
10:23Into position.
10:24And it's A plus everything.
10:26For the victory.
10:29Here is your winner.
10:31Ludwig Kaiser.
10:35European elegance overcomes here.
10:37As Ludwig Kaiser gets his hand raised.
10:40Vic, let's go back and take a look.
10:42As Kaiser with a big counter.
10:44Overcoming all the odds.
10:46And just driving Tyler Bate face first into the canvas.
10:49And we talk about a huge weekend potentially for Imperium.
10:52It all starts right here with this victory.
10:54By Ludwig Kaiser.
10:55Let's turn our attention to the ongoing feud between three men.
10:59That will battle in the main event of WrestleMania.
11:02Roman Reigns.
11:03Seth Freakin' Rollins.
11:04And the best in the world.
11:06CM Punk.
11:07CM Punk.
11:08Early fans.
11:09Closed Captioningell Arabs reading the movie missing semanas from attend wow.
11:14C.M. Punk.