Unable to Verify Update - WatchOS 10.0.1

The watchOS update couldn't be verified because you are not connected to the internet.

Series 15 watch. Iphone 14 ProMax.

Both items are connected to a charger.

Tried resetting both. Watch is currently unpaired and will not "Set-Up" again without forcing the update to go through. Now I get the option to "set up" the watch and it stops on the cool Aluminum Case Designed by Apple Logo, waiting to complete the install / set-up process.

I could never delete the install file in the Watch app, as the app would only send me directly to the update screen. Deleting the file was never an option.

Currently cannot use the watch at all.

Oh... my internet connection is solid. No problems with any other apps, users, and any previous Watch or Iphone updates or installs. We currently do not have internet traffic in our house, so I don't think that is the issue.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!