1 00:00:01,468 --> 00:00:04,104 [WWE intro music plays] 2 00:00:07,874 --> 00:00:10,377 -[glass shatters] -[The Rock] If ya smell… 3 00:00:10,443 --> 00:00:11,411 [bell tolls] 4 00:00:15,181 --> 00:00:17,417 -♪ The King of Kings ♪ -♪ You can't see me ♪ 5 00:00:17,484 --> 00:00:19,219 [crowd cheering] 6 00:00:26,659 --> 00:00:28,061 [music fades] 7 00:00:30,630 --> 00:00:35,535 Becky informed me Ronda Rousey has chosen Becky Lynch 8 00:00:35,602 --> 00:00:38,538 as her opponent for the main event at WrestleMania. 9 00:00:39,406 --> 00:00:42,575 I'm not surprised that Ronda chose Becky. 10 00:00:42,642 --> 00:00:47,380 You want to know why? Because I have been on top since 2015. 11 00:00:47,447 --> 00:00:48,548 I have been here, 12 00:00:48,615 --> 00:00:52,919 becoming the most dominant champion in the WWE. 13 00:00:52,986 --> 00:00:58,291 What has Ronda been doing? Oh, she had a baby. 14 00:00:58,358 --> 00:01:02,195 I would be worried for Ronda if she didn't choose Becky, 15 00:01:02,262 --> 00:01:05,632 because mom vs. mom is an easier route. 16 00:01:05,698 --> 00:01:07,100 ["Bad Reputation" playing] 17 00:01:07,167 --> 00:01:10,603 [Cole] "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey on SmackDown. 18 00:01:10,670 --> 00:01:14,040 [Ronda] Becky told Sonya told Charlotte. She said, she said. 19 00:01:14,107 --> 00:01:16,776 Guys, last time I checked, 20 00:01:16,843 --> 00:01:21,548 I won the Royal Rumble and I get to pick who I main event WrestleMania with. 21 00:01:22,949 --> 00:01:25,452 I'll see you at WrestleMania, bitch. 22 00:01:27,921 --> 00:01:30,457 This title is my baby, 23 00:01:30,523 --> 00:01:34,727 and she's prettier than yours. 24 00:01:38,731 --> 00:01:40,133 Hang on. Hang on. 25 00:01:40,200 --> 00:01:46,172 I tell you what to do, not the other way around, so back off! 26 00:01:48,274 --> 00:01:50,076 [Cole] Now Sonya Deville gets involved. 27 00:01:51,578 --> 00:01:53,947 Could that be the fate of Charlotte Flair? 28 00:01:54,781 --> 00:01:56,916 Ronda made her choice. 29 00:01:56,983 --> 00:01:58,318 Ronda and Charlotte 30 00:01:58,384 --> 00:02:00,854 for the SmackDown Women's Title at WrestleMania. 31 00:02:05,225 --> 00:02:06,759 [dramatic music fades] 32 00:02:08,895 --> 00:02:13,166 [crowd cheers] 33 00:02:13,233 --> 00:02:16,169 [Cole] For the mass Elimination Chamber only a week from tomorrow, 34 00:02:16,236 --> 00:02:17,770 we welcome you to The Big Easy. 35 00:02:17,837 --> 00:02:23,042 We're a stone's throw from Bourbon Street with Friday Night SmackDown on Fox. 36 00:02:23,109 --> 00:02:26,813 We are live tonight and sponsored by Progressive. 37 00:02:26,880 --> 00:02:31,484 A triple threat of protection with home, auto and more. 38 00:02:31,551 --> 00:02:32,819 Hello again, everybody, at ringside, 39 00:02:32,886 --> 00:02:35,688 I'm Michael Cole, my normal partner, Pat McAfee's at the Super Bowl. 40 00:02:35,755 --> 00:02:38,491 Filling in, my old buddy from Monday Night Raw, Corey Graves. 41 00:02:38,558 --> 00:02:39,893 Did you just call McAfee normal? 42 00:02:39,959 --> 00:02:41,661 There is absolutely nothing about that dude, 43 00:02:41,728 --> 00:02:45,131 but I am excited to be back here on a huge Friday Night SmackDown. 44 00:02:45,198 --> 00:02:46,533 I've been practicing this. Watch. 45 00:02:47,200 --> 00:02:53,640 [announcer] Please welcome WWE official, Sonya Deville! 46 00:02:53,706 --> 00:02:57,043 [crowd boos] 47 00:02:57,110 --> 00:03:00,280 Hello and welcome to Friday Night SmackDown. 48 00:03:00,346 --> 00:03:04,450 We have an incredible show here tonight in New Orleans. 49 00:03:11,291 --> 00:03:12,191 But first… 50 00:03:13,526 --> 00:03:19,132 [sighs] I have to acknowledge the unprovoked, unprofessional, 51 00:03:19,198 --> 00:03:22,802 egregious attack on me last week by Ronda Rousey. 52 00:03:24,304 --> 00:03:25,939 [Graves] Sonya Deville's kind of holding back. 53 00:03:29,909 --> 00:03:34,414 People like Ronda Rousey and Naomi think that they can do whatever they want 54 00:03:35,081 --> 00:03:36,549 and there'll be no consequences 55 00:03:36,616 --> 00:03:40,153 because they have no respect or regard for authority. 56 00:03:40,753 --> 00:03:42,055 But I'm here tonight… 57 00:03:43,623 --> 00:03:47,327 to say I don't care if you're Ronda Rousey, 58 00:03:47,961 --> 00:03:52,966 I don't care if you're Naomi, or any other Superstar on the roster. 59 00:03:54,701 --> 00:03:58,004 There will be consequences for your actions. 60 00:03:59,772 --> 00:04:01,841 [crowd boos] 61 00:04:01,908 --> 00:04:03,109 There has to be. 62 00:04:05,278 --> 00:04:07,447 With that being said, earlier today, 63 00:04:07,513 --> 00:04:09,782 I petitioned to upper management 64 00:04:09,849 --> 00:04:14,520 that Ronda Rousey be fined $100,000… 65 00:04:15,355 --> 00:04:17,624 -[crowd boos] -Gosh. 66 00:04:20,093 --> 00:04:21,060 And… 67 00:04:22,328 --> 00:04:27,200 effective immediately, she be suspended indefinitely. 68 00:04:27,267 --> 00:04:30,069 [crowd screams and boos] 69 00:04:30,136 --> 00:04:31,537 Sonya, hold on. Sonya. 70 00:04:31,604 --> 00:04:33,873 [Adam] Sonya, hold on just a second. 71 00:04:34,841 --> 00:04:35,875 Excuse me? 72 00:04:35,942 --> 00:04:39,078 I realize you're not checking your email as you're in the ring, 73 00:04:39,145 --> 00:04:43,783 but upper management has responded to your petition. 74 00:04:44,717 --> 00:04:50,289 And this email comes from the chairman of the board himself, 75 00:04:51,090 --> 00:04:52,558 Mr. McMahon. 76 00:04:52,625 --> 00:04:54,761 [crowd roars] 77 00:04:54,827 --> 00:04:56,329 And it reads… 78 00:04:57,163 --> 00:04:59,198 "Sonya, it has come to my attention 79 00:04:59,265 --> 00:05:03,002 that you've been taking matters into your own hands 80 00:05:03,069 --> 00:05:05,838 and abusing your power." 81 00:05:08,207 --> 00:05:10,076 "If there is one thing I can't stand, 82 00:05:10,143 --> 00:05:13,746 it is a WWE official who abuses their power." 83 00:05:13,813 --> 00:05:17,517 "So now, I will exercise some of mine." 84 00:05:18,251 --> 00:05:20,620 "Your petition to fine 85 00:05:20,687 --> 00:05:25,758 and suspend Ronda Rousey is declined." 86 00:05:25,825 --> 00:05:28,995 -[crowd cheers] -[Adam] There's more. 87 00:05:30,663 --> 00:05:34,133 "As for your inappropriate treatment of Naomi, 88 00:05:34,200 --> 00:05:38,037 you must face the consequences of your actions." 89 00:05:38,638 --> 00:05:42,375 "You are not to lay a hand on Naomi in any way tonight, 90 00:05:42,442 --> 00:05:43,976 especially as it pertains 91 00:05:44,043 --> 00:05:47,780 to the championship match with Charlotte Flair." 92 00:05:50,416 --> 00:05:51,851 And it concludes… 93 00:05:52,985 --> 00:05:55,688 "If you disobey me… 94 00:05:57,423 --> 00:06:04,430 your job will be in serious jeopardy." 95 00:06:08,968 --> 00:06:10,837 ♪ Bring it to the floor ♪ 96 00:06:10,903 --> 00:06:13,973 [Cole] Certainly not a great start to the night for Sonya Deville. 97 00:06:14,040 --> 00:06:16,075 Now, Sonya completely embarrassed, 98 00:06:16,142 --> 00:06:20,480 but here comes the aforementioned Naomi 99 00:06:20,546 --> 00:06:24,083 who has been harassed for months by Sonya Deville. 100 00:06:24,150 --> 00:06:26,586 And tonight, Naomi finally gets an opportunity 101 00:06:26,652 --> 00:06:28,821 at the SmackDown Women's Championship 102 00:06:28,888 --> 00:06:31,724 against Charlotte Flair right here live on SmackDown. 103 00:06:31,791 --> 00:06:33,226 I don't think I'm out of line in saying 104 00:06:33,292 --> 00:06:36,429 that Charlotte Flair's championship is in major jeopardy tonight 105 00:06:36,496 --> 00:06:40,066 much like Sonya Deville's job if she interferes. 106 00:06:45,538 --> 00:06:47,039 [theme music fades] 107 00:06:51,077 --> 00:06:53,246 What's the matter, Sonya? 108 00:06:53,312 --> 00:06:56,349 You never got ripped a new one by your boss before? 109 00:07:01,087 --> 00:07:02,722 You know, the funny thing is, 110 00:07:02,789 --> 00:07:06,359 Mr. McMahon said you can't lay a hand on me… 111 00:07:11,998 --> 00:07:15,201 but he never said I can't lay a hand on you. 112 00:07:15,802 --> 00:07:16,636 [Cole] Whoa! 113 00:07:20,373 --> 00:07:24,110 -You got real confused. -My arm is hurt! Back off! 114 00:07:24,877 --> 00:07:25,912 Back off. 115 00:07:25,978 --> 00:07:27,647 Security, get her out of here! 116 00:07:28,181 --> 00:07:31,818 That had to feel good for Naomi who has an opportunity 117 00:07:31,884 --> 00:07:36,022 at the SmackDown Women's Championship later tonight. 118 00:07:37,156 --> 00:07:38,558 Hurts like a mother, ain't it? 119 00:07:38,624 --> 00:07:42,061 [Cole] What a humiliating start to the evening for Sonya Deville 120 00:07:42,128 --> 00:07:44,464 as if the injured arm wasn't bad enough. 121 00:07:44,530 --> 00:07:48,167 -[Graves] This. Boom! -[Cole] Hurts exponentially worse. 122 00:07:48,234 --> 00:07:51,471 A shot directly to your pride, to your ego. 123 00:07:52,705 --> 00:07:55,675 And you have to wonder what the champion, Charlotte Flair, is thinking. 124 00:07:55,741 --> 00:07:59,345 Sonya Deville cannot lay a hand on Naomi in any way tonight 125 00:07:59,412 --> 00:08:01,314 or her job is in serious jeopardy, 126 00:08:01,380 --> 00:08:04,350 which means Naomi truly goes one-on-one with the champ. 127 00:08:04,417 --> 00:08:05,585 But we learned from history 128 00:08:05,651 --> 00:08:07,987 that when Charlotte Flair is in a championship match, 129 00:08:08,054 --> 00:08:09,622 a championship situation, 130 00:08:09,689 --> 00:08:12,291 no one shines brighter than The Opportunity herself. 131 00:08:12,358 --> 00:08:13,259 I can't wait. 132 00:08:13,326 --> 00:08:16,329 Ladies and gentlemen, let's show you what's on the menu tonight 133 00:08:16,395 --> 00:08:20,132 delivered by Papa John's here on Friday Night SmackDown. 134 00:08:20,199 --> 00:08:23,402 New York's style pizza is here. Order one today. 135 00:08:23,469 --> 00:08:26,239 [Graves] As we just found out by order of the chairman, 136 00:08:26,305 --> 00:08:29,141 Sonya Deville cannot lay a hand on Naomi 137 00:08:29,208 --> 00:08:31,978 as Naomi faces off against "The Opportunity" 138 00:08:32,044 --> 00:08:35,948 Charlotte Flair in a SmackDown Women's Championship match tonight. 139 00:08:36,015 --> 00:08:38,084 [Cole] And The Master Strategist has finally obtained 140 00:08:38,150 --> 00:08:41,187 his long awaited Intercontinental Championship match next week. 141 00:08:41,254 --> 00:08:43,923 Sami Zayn sits down with his opponent, Shinsuke Nakamura, 142 00:08:43,990 --> 00:08:45,625 and his headbanging herald, Rick Boogs, 143 00:08:45,691 --> 00:08:49,795 on Sami's own personal talk show In-Zayn later on tonight. 144 00:08:49,862 --> 00:08:53,099 And ahead of their epic Universal Championship showdown 145 00:08:53,165 --> 00:08:54,867 at the Elimination Chamber, 146 00:08:54,934 --> 00:08:59,572 WWE Hall of Famer and Roman Reigns' challenger, Goldberg, 147 00:08:59,639 --> 00:09:02,375 is back on SmackDown tonight. 148 00:09:02,441 --> 00:09:05,278 I want to take you back to last week on Friday Night SmackDown, 149 00:09:05,344 --> 00:09:07,480 it was an incredible tag match with Kofi and Big E 150 00:09:07,547 --> 00:09:08,714 versus Los Lotharios, 151 00:09:08,781 --> 00:09:13,019 but it all started when Angel and Humberto were in the middle of a photoshoot. 152 00:09:13,085 --> 00:09:15,788 [indistinct chatter] 153 00:09:20,126 --> 00:09:24,263 And after that photobomb, Corey, the two teams would head to the ring. 154 00:09:24,330 --> 00:09:27,233 [Graves] Very impressive outing by Los Lotharios. 155 00:09:27,300 --> 00:09:31,270 Angel and Humberto bringing the fight to Kofi and Big E. 156 00:09:31,337 --> 00:09:34,440 Kofi was able to escape the Wind Clipper in the moment, 157 00:09:34,507 --> 00:09:39,011 which opened the door for Big E and Kofi to do what they do best. 158 00:09:39,078 --> 00:09:43,115 Big time tandem offense, and a win for E and Kingston. 159 00:09:44,083 --> 00:09:46,018 [Cole] It was an incredible matchup 160 00:09:46,085 --> 00:09:49,221 between Big E, Kofi Kingston and Los Lotharios. 161 00:09:49,288 --> 00:09:51,691 ♪ It's a new day, yes it is! ♪ 162 00:09:51,757 --> 00:09:54,527 -[upbeat theme music plays] -[crowd cheers] 163 00:10:00,366 --> 00:10:01,400 [bell rings] 164 00:10:01,467 --> 00:10:05,771 [announcer] The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall. 165 00:10:05,838 --> 00:10:11,944 Introducing first, the team of Big E and Kofi Kingston! 166 00:10:12,011 --> 00:10:16,248 Of course their buddy King Woods is still recuperating from an injury. 167 00:10:16,315 --> 00:10:18,017 Expect him to be back soon. 168 00:10:21,787 --> 00:10:25,291 Hey, Corey, what a match last week, and we expect it to live up 169 00:10:25,358 --> 00:10:28,260 to its expectations again here tonight. 170 00:10:28,327 --> 00:10:33,199 Big E and Kofi Kingston will take on the red hot tag team of Los Lotharios. 171 00:10:33,899 --> 00:10:38,337 [Graves] Humberto and Angel, Los Lotharios, God's gift to women, 172 00:10:38,404 --> 00:10:43,275 versus two-thirds of the greatest trio in WWE history, next. 173 00:10:48,514 --> 00:10:50,983 [Cole] It happens only one time a year. 174 00:10:51,050 --> 00:10:53,119 That structure, 16 feet high, 175 00:10:53,185 --> 00:10:56,389 weighing 20,000 pounds, with two miles of steel 176 00:10:56,455 --> 00:10:57,556 will surround the ring. 177 00:10:57,623 --> 00:10:59,325 [Graves] Two Superstars begin the match 178 00:10:59,392 --> 00:11:01,727 while the other four are locked in pods 179 00:11:01,794 --> 00:11:04,830 to be released at regularly scheduled intervals. 180 00:11:04,897 --> 00:11:08,734 Quite simply, the last Superstar standing is your winner. 181 00:11:08,801 --> 00:11:13,472 [Cole] Elimination Chamber, a week from tomorrow, live on Peacock. 182 00:11:15,574 --> 00:11:18,277 Big E, Kofi Kingston set for action. 183 00:11:21,414 --> 00:11:22,948 Ladies and gentlemen, 184 00:11:23,015 --> 00:11:26,218 please welcome two of the most handsome competitors 185 00:11:26,285 --> 00:11:28,354 you will ever see in WWE, 186 00:11:28,421 --> 00:11:32,058 Angel and Humberto, Los Lotharios. 187 00:11:32,124 --> 00:11:33,926 Thank you, Kayla, I really appreciate that. 188 00:11:33,993 --> 00:11:38,197 Thank you for telling all the WWE universe what they already know. 189 00:11:39,532 --> 00:11:44,336 We are not only the most sensual Latin lovers ever… 190 00:11:44,403 --> 00:11:46,739 But we are fierce competitors. 191 00:11:46,806 --> 00:11:50,843 Last week we almost defeat Kofi Kingston and Big E. 192 00:11:50,910 --> 00:11:54,113 Tonight, there won't be an almost. 193 00:11:54,180 --> 00:11:58,484 Because we are Lethal Lovers. 194 00:11:59,218 --> 00:12:02,088 [upbeat theme music plays] 195 00:12:02,955 --> 00:12:06,492 Could you imagine being that good-looking, Cole, to where it's lethal? 196 00:12:06,559 --> 00:12:09,228 [announcer] And their opponents, Angel and Humberto, 197 00:12:09,295 --> 00:12:13,599 "The Lethal Lovers" Los Lotharios! 198 00:12:13,666 --> 00:12:15,735 [Cole] I can honestly say I've never had that problem. 199 00:12:15,801 --> 00:12:18,671 [Graves] Listen, New Orleans has never been a great city for divorce rate, 200 00:12:18,738 --> 00:12:21,273 but it just went through the roof when these two made their entrance. 201 00:12:24,443 --> 00:12:26,679 [Cole] Big E and Kofi Kingston do not look impressed. 202 00:12:27,747 --> 00:12:29,081 [Graves] Because they're haters. 203 00:12:33,619 --> 00:12:38,457 [announcer] And now, the Los Lotharios kiss cam. 204 00:12:40,059 --> 00:12:41,961 [Graves] This is going to be amazing. 205 00:12:42,895 --> 00:12:45,131 I've heard about this, Cole. We get to see it? 206 00:12:46,365 --> 00:12:48,434 Don't know how you heard about it, this is the first time-- 207 00:12:48,501 --> 00:12:49,869 I didn't know it was gonna happen. 208 00:12:49,935 --> 00:12:51,737 [Graves] I've got better sources than you. 209 00:12:51,804 --> 00:12:53,506 -Is that why you're here tonight? -That's right. 210 00:12:53,572 --> 00:12:55,508 [Graves] I came here just for the kiss cam. 211 00:13:00,246 --> 00:13:01,814 Oh my goodness. 212 00:13:05,651 --> 00:13:07,019 Wow. 213 00:13:07,086 --> 00:13:09,755 The fact that that young lady was able to maintain her balance 214 00:13:09,822 --> 00:13:11,857 is nothing short of miraculous. 215 00:13:12,525 --> 00:13:16,695 Women around the world just passed out in envy. 216 00:13:16,762 --> 00:13:20,466 [Cole] Los Lotharios is indeed lethal. 217 00:13:22,134 --> 00:13:24,436 Let's see how lethal they are in in-ring action. 218 00:13:24,503 --> 00:13:28,007 Rematch from last week here tonight against Big E and Kofi Kingston. 219 00:13:28,073 --> 00:13:31,677 [Graves] Let's not kid ourselves, Los Lotharios gave Big E-- 220 00:13:31,744 --> 00:13:34,914 You know what? Let's not-- We can just put that on the full screen. 221 00:13:34,980 --> 00:13:36,382 Why do we even need to have a match? 222 00:13:36,448 --> 00:13:38,851 Let's just check out Los Lotharios and the kiss cam 223 00:13:38,918 --> 00:13:40,719 and that beautiful lucky young woman. 224 00:13:40,786 --> 00:13:42,621 Let's just stay here for two hours. 225 00:13:43,556 --> 00:13:44,890 -[bell rings] -And stare at that? 226 00:13:44,957 --> 00:13:46,091 Sure, why not? 227 00:13:46,158 --> 00:13:49,695 [Cole] Nonetheless, Big E will start things off against Angel. 228 00:13:49,762 --> 00:13:51,363 [crowd chanting] 229 00:13:51,430 --> 00:13:54,333 Big E a former WWE Champion. 230 00:13:55,434 --> 00:13:57,570 [Graves] You know, Cole, I was privy to witness 231 00:13:57,636 --> 00:14:01,640 all of Big E's WWE Championship reign on Monday Night Raw, 232 00:14:01,707 --> 00:14:02,908 but I have to be honest with you. 233 00:14:02,975 --> 00:14:06,779 It's as though there's a certain level of comfort that E shows 234 00:14:06,846 --> 00:14:08,948 when he's in the ring competing alongside Kofi Kingston. 235 00:14:09,014 --> 00:14:10,983 [Cole] Well, no doubt, long-time friends, The New Day, 236 00:14:11,050 --> 00:14:13,419 11-time Tag Team Champions overall. 237 00:14:13,485 --> 00:14:16,188 You mentioned King Woods, of course, a part of that, he's out with injury. 238 00:14:16,255 --> 00:14:19,892 Big E going to start things off with a side headlock on Angel. 239 00:14:19,959 --> 00:14:22,862 Now found a grip around the skull of Angel. 240 00:14:22,928 --> 00:14:27,633 The waist lock by Angel on the 285-pound Big E. 241 00:14:29,635 --> 00:14:33,038 E does not seem to be bothered in the least 242 00:14:33,105 --> 00:14:35,274 as he powers his way out of the grip. 243 00:14:35,341 --> 00:14:37,009 Whoa! 244 00:14:37,843 --> 00:14:40,045 Cover now, cover, and a kick-out. 245 00:14:42,214 --> 00:14:43,382 Big E and Kofi Kingston. 246 00:14:43,449 --> 00:14:44,884 Look at the smile on Kofi's face. 247 00:14:44,950 --> 00:14:47,219 So great to be competing here with Big E. 248 00:14:47,286 --> 00:14:50,022 Kofi a former WWE Champion in his own right. 249 00:14:50,089 --> 00:14:53,092 Now double-team coming from Big E and Kofi. 250 00:14:53,158 --> 00:14:54,927 Cover now by Kingston. 251 00:14:58,764 --> 00:15:02,067 The Usos, of course, the current Tag Team Champions on SmackDown. 252 00:15:02,134 --> 00:15:04,670 They face The Viking Raiders for the titles a week from tomorrow 253 00:15:04,737 --> 00:15:07,206 at the Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event. 254 00:15:07,273 --> 00:15:08,107 New Day rocks! 255 00:15:08,173 --> 00:15:10,542 [Cole] Look at the aggression from Angel. 256 00:15:10,609 --> 00:15:14,246 You have to think that the winner of this matchup, Corey, 257 00:15:14,313 --> 00:15:15,948 could find themself in line 258 00:15:16,015 --> 00:15:17,983 for a title opportunity perhaps somewhere down the road. 259 00:15:18,050 --> 00:15:21,020 [Graves] Oh! Gnarly crossfaces by Angel. 260 00:15:21,520 --> 00:15:23,656 Rearranging the features on Kofi's face. 261 00:15:23,722 --> 00:15:25,591 Tag is made to Humberto. 262 00:15:25,658 --> 00:15:28,594 [Cole] Humberto has so much talent… 263 00:15:29,828 --> 00:15:34,633 as Humberto continues to hammer away on Kofi Kingston. 264 00:15:36,635 --> 00:15:39,405 -Oh, Kingston now. -Beautiful takedown by Kingston. 265 00:15:39,905 --> 00:15:42,441 [Cole] Dragging Humberto out of the ring. 266 00:15:43,375 --> 00:15:45,110 Oh, and that clubbing blow again. 267 00:15:46,378 --> 00:15:47,913 -Tag made. -Uh-oh. 268 00:15:47,980 --> 00:15:51,917 Big E has got Humberto in trouble, 269 00:15:51,984 --> 00:15:53,652 and Big E with a splash! 270 00:15:56,889 --> 00:16:00,326 [Graves] Splashing down across the torso of Humberto. 271 00:16:00,392 --> 00:16:01,894 Here comes Angel to join the party. 272 00:16:01,961 --> 00:16:04,096 [Cole] Up over the top rope goes Angel. 273 00:16:04,863 --> 00:16:06,632 Tag made, Kofi's legal. 274 00:16:07,800 --> 00:16:09,768 [crowd cheers] 275 00:16:09,835 --> 00:16:13,205 -Look out. -It could be time for Kofi to fly! 276 00:16:13,806 --> 00:16:17,710 Big E, Kofi Kingston rolling here on SmackDown. 277 00:16:21,747 --> 00:16:24,049 [Cole] But this is Friday Night SmackDown on Fox. 278 00:16:24,116 --> 00:16:25,684 Incredible tag team matchup, by the way. 279 00:16:25,751 --> 00:16:30,089 Big E and Kofi Kingston against "The Lethal Lovers" Los Lotharios. 280 00:16:30,155 --> 00:16:31,757 Angel and Humberto in control. 281 00:16:31,824 --> 00:16:33,826 This is what happened during the commercial break. 282 00:16:33,892 --> 00:16:35,761 You want to catch a glimpse at the athleticism 283 00:16:35,828 --> 00:16:38,230 as Humberto soars through the sky. 284 00:16:38,831 --> 00:16:41,967 Took Big E's face off with a triangle kick, 285 00:16:42,034 --> 00:16:45,037 and now Angel in complete control. 286 00:16:45,104 --> 00:16:47,239 We're on the road to WrestleMania. 287 00:16:47,306 --> 00:16:51,877 The last stop, a Premium Live Event before WrestleMania is next Saturday. 288 00:16:51,944 --> 00:16:56,148 Live, Elimination Chamber, Jeddah Dome in Saudi Arabia. 289 00:16:56,215 --> 00:16:59,418 -Oh! -Two Elimination Chamber matchups. 290 00:16:59,485 --> 00:17:01,420 [Graves] Universal Championship on the line. 291 00:17:01,487 --> 00:17:02,921 Raw Women's Title on the line. 292 00:17:02,988 --> 00:17:05,924 It is going to be one for the ages, and here we go! 293 00:17:07,092 --> 00:17:10,329 [Cole] And, Corey, what is it about Los Lotharios that impresses you? 294 00:17:10,396 --> 00:17:13,532 [Graves] Well, once you get past, if you are able to, 295 00:17:13,599 --> 00:17:16,034 their devilishly debonair good looks, 296 00:17:16,101 --> 00:17:18,270 they are incredible athletes in the ring. 297 00:17:18,337 --> 00:17:22,474 Angel and Humberto are world-traveled lucha libre stars, 298 00:17:22,541 --> 00:17:25,944 and they're bringing their craft here to WWE to be enjoyed by everyone. 299 00:17:26,011 --> 00:17:28,814 [Cole] Ran into a big belly-to-belly by Big E, 300 00:17:28,881 --> 00:17:32,518 and an opportunity now, perhaps, for Big E to either cover or tag. 301 00:17:32,584 --> 00:17:34,653 I don't think Big E knows where he is, though. 302 00:17:34,720 --> 00:17:36,221 [Graves] Great observation. 303 00:17:36,288 --> 00:17:38,824 Angel desperately needs to make a tag as well. 304 00:17:38,891 --> 00:17:41,360 Kofi anxious to join the fray. 305 00:17:41,427 --> 00:17:43,028 [Cole] Angel dragging himself to the corner. 306 00:17:43,095 --> 00:17:45,931 He makes the tag to Humberto, Kofi Kingston legal as well, 307 00:17:45,998 --> 00:17:48,634 and here comes Kofi off the top rope. 308 00:17:48,700 --> 00:17:51,003 And Kofi Kingston turning it up a notch. 309 00:17:51,070 --> 00:17:53,472 [Graves] This is what The Lethal Lovers wanted to avoid. 310 00:17:53,539 --> 00:17:55,707 What a dropkick by Kingston right on the jaw. 311 00:17:55,774 --> 00:17:59,478 [Cole] And the WWE fans in New Orleans are loving it. 312 00:18:02,981 --> 00:18:04,183 -Redirection. -Not so fast. 313 00:18:05,350 --> 00:18:08,187 [Graves] Nasty landing on the outside for Angel. 314 00:18:08,253 --> 00:18:10,489 [Cole] And now a Boom Drop by Kingston. 315 00:18:14,426 --> 00:18:16,762 And Kofi could be closing in on a victory. 316 00:18:16,829 --> 00:18:19,064 Notice Humberto instinctively looking for a tag, 317 00:18:19,131 --> 00:18:23,869 but Angel not a factor in this matchup at this particular juncture. 318 00:18:25,137 --> 00:18:26,839 [Cole] Kofi missed with Trouble in Paradise. 319 00:18:26,905 --> 00:18:28,640 Humberto ducking underneath. 320 00:18:28,707 --> 00:18:30,342 Now roll-up, shoulders down. Is it enough? 321 00:18:30,409 --> 00:18:31,310 And a kick-out at two. 322 00:18:31,376 --> 00:18:32,744 Almost caught Kingston. 323 00:18:33,612 --> 00:18:34,746 Now Kofi! 324 00:18:34,813 --> 00:18:36,982 -Wow. What impact. -Right on the temple. 325 00:18:37,549 --> 00:18:39,585 Tag, Big E's legal. 326 00:18:40,986 --> 00:18:44,356 [Graves] We have a little déjà vu in The Big Easy. 327 00:18:44,423 --> 00:18:46,358 -Double-team coming. -Wait a second. 328 00:18:46,425 --> 00:18:50,195 Kofi Kingston though avoiding Angel, driving Angel into the barricade. 329 00:18:50,262 --> 00:18:52,898 Meanwhile, Humberto buries Big E in the corner. 330 00:18:54,366 --> 00:18:59,037 [Graves] Humberto raining down right hands to the top of E's skull, 331 00:18:59,104 --> 00:19:01,039 and a kick from Kofi from the outside! 332 00:19:01,106 --> 00:19:04,243 [Cole] Kofi's legal. Kofi made the tag as he came up on the apron. 333 00:19:04,309 --> 00:19:05,677 Kofi now up to the top rope. 334 00:19:05,744 --> 00:19:08,514 Big E with Humberto high! 335 00:19:09,781 --> 00:19:11,250 What a move by Kingston. 336 00:19:11,316 --> 00:19:12,885 Cover, hook of the leg, 337 00:19:12,951 --> 00:19:15,053 -and it's Angel saving the matchup! -Wow! 338 00:19:15,120 --> 00:19:16,555 [Graves] Just in time. 339 00:19:18,357 --> 00:19:22,227 Great awareness by Angel from the outside as we look back at the impact. 340 00:19:22,294 --> 00:19:24,930 Both feet from Kofi Kingston stomping. 341 00:19:24,997 --> 00:19:26,265 [Cole] Meanwhile, a Backstabber… 342 00:19:27,933 --> 00:19:30,502 to Big E, driving Big E out of the ring. 343 00:19:31,169 --> 00:19:34,506 And now, Angel and Humberto may have Kofi where they want him. 344 00:19:39,711 --> 00:19:41,446 Angel making the climb. 345 00:19:41,947 --> 00:19:44,616 -And taking out Big E. -Wow! 346 00:19:44,683 --> 00:19:46,885 -Now Humberto from the top rope. -Humberto now. 347 00:19:46,952 --> 00:19:49,421 And Humberto with a moonsault to Kingston. 348 00:19:49,488 --> 00:19:51,456 Cover. Is it enough to put him away? 349 00:19:51,523 --> 00:19:52,524 Hook of the leg. 350 00:19:52,591 --> 00:19:54,726 Oh, and a kick-out again by Kofi. 351 00:19:56,195 --> 00:20:00,866 [Graves] The look of disbelief on the handsome mug of Humberto. 352 00:20:01,767 --> 00:20:02,834 [Cole] I can't believe it. 353 00:20:02,901 --> 00:20:06,805 I thought Los Lotharios had Kofi Kingston done. 354 00:20:06,872 --> 00:20:10,576 [Graves] One of the most picture-perfect moonsaults I've ever seen performed, 355 00:20:10,642 --> 00:20:13,378 but now tandem offense incoming. 356 00:20:13,445 --> 00:20:16,715 Angel from the top, Humberto with Kingston on his shoulders. 357 00:20:16,782 --> 00:20:18,984 [Cole] Kofi still trying to fight out of this predicament, 358 00:20:19,051 --> 00:20:22,020 able to land on his feet, driving Humberto into the corner. 359 00:20:25,791 --> 00:20:28,126 Now, Kofi with a Trouble in Paradise! 360 00:20:30,696 --> 00:20:32,264 [Graves] Humberto to the outside. 361 00:20:33,732 --> 00:20:35,067 [Cole] Kingston on the second rope. 362 00:20:35,133 --> 00:20:37,669 Oh, what a move, but a roll-through. 363 00:20:37,736 --> 00:20:39,972 -A cover now, stacking him up. -One, two, three! 364 00:20:40,038 --> 00:20:42,641 -Got him! What a win for Los Lotharios! -[bell rings] 365 00:20:43,575 --> 00:20:49,281 [announcer] Here are your winners, "The Lethal Lovers" Los Lotharios! 366 00:20:49,348 --> 00:20:51,316 [Cole] That was a massive victory. 367 00:20:52,050 --> 00:20:54,186 [Graves] You're absolutely right. 368 00:20:54,820 --> 00:20:59,458 "The Lethal Lovers" Los Lotharios, Angel and Humberto, 369 00:20:59,524 --> 00:21:03,929 picking up a colossal win here in the SmackDown tag team division. 370 00:21:04,630 --> 00:21:07,933 Just imagine that young lady in the front row who was on the kiss cam, 371 00:21:08,000 --> 00:21:10,669 how her night just went from great to miraculous. 372 00:21:10,736 --> 00:21:12,404 [crowd boos] 373 00:21:17,309 --> 00:21:21,346 An incredible victory by "The Lethal Lovers" Los Lotharios, 374 00:21:21,413 --> 00:21:23,015 but now please welcome my guests, 375 00:21:23,081 --> 00:21:26,518 they are the challengers for the SmackDown Tag Team Championships 376 00:21:26,585 --> 00:21:30,989 a week from tomorrow at the Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event, 377 00:21:31,056 --> 00:21:32,357 The Viking Raiders. 378 00:21:32,424 --> 00:21:35,961 [crowd cheers] 379 00:21:36,028 --> 00:21:39,197 Erik, after your tough loss to Jimmy Uso last week, 380 00:21:39,264 --> 00:21:42,801 how will you rebuild momentum heading into your championship match? 381 00:21:42,868 --> 00:21:44,836 Look, at Elimination Chamber-- 382 00:21:44,903 --> 00:21:46,171 [grunting] 383 00:21:47,205 --> 00:21:48,307 [Cole] The Usos. 384 00:21:52,244 --> 00:21:55,681 Jimmy and Jey Uso with an ambush on The Viking Raiders. 385 00:21:55,747 --> 00:21:59,017 Yeah, we're going to see you at Elimination Chamber now, Uce. 386 00:21:59,084 --> 00:22:00,952 That's right, dawg. This will look nice on the wall. 387 00:22:01,019 --> 00:22:02,321 -Let me look. -Let's get it. 388 00:22:02,387 --> 00:22:03,755 [laughs] Yeah. 389 00:22:07,392 --> 00:22:08,660 [indistinct chatter] 390 00:22:08,727 --> 00:22:09,561 [crowd roars] 391 00:22:09,628 --> 00:22:12,197 And now the Universal Champion, Roman Reigns. 392 00:22:12,264 --> 00:22:16,001 I'm gonna head to the back for an exclusive interview with The Tribal Chief. 393 00:22:16,068 --> 00:22:19,838 Roman Reigns is live next on SmackDown. 394 00:22:19,905 --> 00:22:22,841 [rock music playing] 395 00:22:24,342 --> 00:22:25,577 [up-tempo music playing] 396 00:22:25,644 --> 00:22:30,482 [Graves] Friday Night SmackDown is live from The Big Easy, New Orleans. 397 00:22:30,549 --> 00:22:34,219 Home of Bourbon Street where the party truly never stops 398 00:22:34,286 --> 00:22:38,657 as Michael Cole prepares to sit down with our Universal Champion, Roman Reigns. 399 00:22:38,724 --> 00:22:42,294 And Elimination Chamber looming a week from tomorrow, 400 00:22:42,360 --> 00:22:45,197 let's take a look at our Progressive Match Flo. 401 00:22:46,298 --> 00:22:48,834 [announcer] Match Flo is sponsored by Progressive, 402 00:22:48,900 --> 00:22:52,370 a triple threat of protection with home, auto, and more. 403 00:22:53,138 --> 00:22:57,209 [Heyman] Ladies and gentlemen, I acknowledge 404 00:22:57,275 --> 00:23:00,879 that I made the biggest mistake of my entire career. 405 00:23:01,680 --> 00:23:07,285 I'm protecting you from Brock Lesnar. 406 00:23:08,420 --> 00:23:12,891 And I got fired and I got Superman punched, 407 00:23:12,958 --> 00:23:15,560 I deserved every bit of it. 408 00:23:17,028 --> 00:23:20,699 Roman Reigns came into the ring at the Royal Rumble 409 00:23:20,766 --> 00:23:23,135 and he offered me the hand of forgiveness, 410 00:23:25,137 --> 00:23:28,940 and he smashed Brock Lesnar in the face with it. 411 00:23:30,008 --> 00:23:31,977 And at WrestleMania, 412 00:23:32,043 --> 00:23:37,549 Brock Lesnar will acknowledge the champion, 413 00:23:37,616 --> 00:23:39,384 Roman Reigns. 414 00:23:41,219 --> 00:23:42,120 [epic music plays] 415 00:23:42,187 --> 00:23:43,188 Holy hell! 416 00:23:44,222 --> 00:23:45,991 [Cole] The Hall of Famer is here! 417 00:23:46,057 --> 00:23:48,894 Goldberg marching to the ring. 418 00:23:48,960 --> 00:23:54,099 [crowd chants] Goldberg! 419 00:23:54,166 --> 00:23:55,734 Roman Reigns… 420 00:23:57,736 --> 00:23:59,437 I acknowledge you… 421 00:24:03,775 --> 00:24:06,645 as my next victim. 422 00:24:06,711 --> 00:24:08,947 [crowd cheers] 423 00:24:09,014 --> 00:24:13,552 You, me, Elimination Chamber. 424 00:24:14,786 --> 00:24:17,923 You're next. 425 00:24:20,358 --> 00:24:21,693 [crowd roars] 426 00:24:21,760 --> 00:24:24,329 Roman, first and foremost, thank you for joining us 427 00:24:24,396 --> 00:24:27,098 as you prepare to defend your championship 428 00:24:27,165 --> 00:24:28,700 a week from tomorrow 429 00:24:28,767 --> 00:24:32,137 at the Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event. 430 00:24:32,204 --> 00:24:34,506 Now, last week, on Friday Night SmackDown, 431 00:24:34,573 --> 00:24:38,210 -we saw the re-emergence of an icon. -Oh, come on. 432 00:24:38,276 --> 00:24:39,911 Don't call me an icon. 433 00:24:40,445 --> 00:24:42,881 I'm just special counsel to The Tribal Chief. 434 00:24:42,948 --> 00:24:46,618 Paul, I was actually talking about Goldberg. 435 00:24:47,919 --> 00:24:51,356 Goldberg? You're talking about Goldberg? 436 00:24:51,423 --> 00:24:53,158 Yes, Goldberg. 437 00:24:53,225 --> 00:24:54,493 The Hall of Famer. 438 00:24:55,093 --> 00:25:01,032 The man who once won 173 straight matches in WCW, 439 00:25:01,099 --> 00:25:05,003 went on to beat "The Immortal" Hulk Hogan to win the WCW Championship. 440 00:25:05,070 --> 00:25:08,740 -That Goldberg. -173 straight matches? 441 00:25:10,542 --> 00:25:13,011 Wow. That's pretty good. 442 00:25:14,279 --> 00:25:18,583 If I was in WCW, everyone would be winning, 443 00:25:19,985 --> 00:25:21,553 because they'd still be in business. 444 00:25:23,054 --> 00:25:24,956 Next question. Hurry up, let's go. 445 00:25:25,657 --> 00:25:29,594 Goldberg has twice won that Universal Championship. 446 00:25:30,362 --> 00:25:32,831 In fact, let's talk about what Goldberg accomplished 447 00:25:32,898 --> 00:25:35,667 a few years ago at Survivor Series 448 00:25:35,734 --> 00:25:40,405 when he defeated "The Beast" Brock Lesnar 449 00:25:40,472 --> 00:25:43,341 in 86 seconds. 450 00:25:45,343 --> 00:25:46,344 [crowd cheers] 451 00:25:46,411 --> 00:25:48,513 [Graves] This is the matchup Michael Cole's referring to. 452 00:25:48,580 --> 00:25:52,517 The first thunderous spear by Goldberg, 453 00:25:52,584 --> 00:25:57,255 followed by a second even more hellacious spear 454 00:25:57,322 --> 00:25:59,190 to The Beast Incarnate. 455 00:25:59,257 --> 00:26:00,892 And the exclamation point, 456 00:26:00,959 --> 00:26:04,963 a monstrous Jackhammer before Goldberg… 457 00:26:05,030 --> 00:26:07,632 -One, two, three! -…conquered the conqueror. 458 00:26:07,699 --> 00:26:10,001 [epic theme music plays] 459 00:26:10,068 --> 00:26:14,973 [announcer] Here is your winner, Goldberg! 460 00:26:15,040 --> 00:26:17,676 [crowd cheers] 461 00:26:17,742 --> 00:26:19,477 [inaudible] 462 00:26:22,547 --> 00:26:24,182 [laughs] 463 00:26:25,317 --> 00:26:27,218 Are we still talking about this guy? 464 00:26:29,387 --> 00:26:31,389 Brock Lesnar's old news. The farmer, the butch-- 465 00:26:31,456 --> 00:26:34,592 He's old news. The guy in my shadow, old news. 466 00:26:34,659 --> 00:26:35,794 Does anyone even care about-- 467 00:26:35,860 --> 00:26:38,430 -Does anyone care about him anymore? -I don't care about him. 468 00:26:38,496 --> 00:26:42,334 I love my Tribal Chief. "Reigning, defending…" 469 00:26:42,400 --> 00:26:44,402 Who wants to be introduced that way, anyway? 470 00:26:44,469 --> 00:26:47,706 What a megalomaniacal ego this man has. 471 00:26:48,740 --> 00:26:50,442 Two-time Universal Champion. 472 00:26:51,910 --> 00:26:54,512 Nobody cares. Do you want to know why? 473 00:26:55,146 --> 00:26:56,848 Because I'm here now. 474 00:26:56,915 --> 00:27:00,352 I'm the greatest Universal Champion of all time. 475 00:27:01,152 --> 00:27:04,022 No one has done the things that I've done in over 35 years, 476 00:27:04,089 --> 00:27:05,290 and if that guy came back around, 477 00:27:05,357 --> 00:27:07,926 I'd smack him in the face and get him out of here too. 478 00:27:07,993 --> 00:27:09,060 Do you understand? 479 00:27:09,127 --> 00:27:10,629 You understand. Next question. 480 00:27:12,063 --> 00:27:14,332 This match between you and Goldberg 481 00:27:14,399 --> 00:27:17,836 was supposed to take place two years ago at WrestleMania. 482 00:27:17,902 --> 00:27:18,903 It never happened. 483 00:27:19,871 --> 00:27:22,640 Finally, we get this match next Saturday. 484 00:27:22,707 --> 00:27:24,876 Is there any added pressure on you? 485 00:27:30,882 --> 00:27:31,716 Not at all. 486 00:27:32,817 --> 00:27:34,919 I'd say all the pressure is on Goldberg. 487 00:27:35,420 --> 00:27:36,688 Because two years ago… 488 00:27:39,157 --> 00:27:40,558 he might have had a chance. 489 00:27:41,860 --> 00:27:45,363 Everything's different now. The whole world's changed. I've changed. 490 00:27:45,430 --> 00:27:46,931 I'm the head of the table now. 491 00:27:47,699 --> 00:27:50,168 Your Tribal Chief is untouchable, Cole. 492 00:27:51,636 --> 00:27:53,738 I've smashed everyone. 493 00:27:53,805 --> 00:27:56,708 Like I said before, the greatest of all time. 494 00:27:58,610 --> 00:28:00,245 I'm going to smash Goldberg. 495 00:28:00,712 --> 00:28:02,447 As a matter of fact… [snaps fingers] 496 00:28:03,048 --> 00:28:05,383 Ladies and gentlemen, what you're about to hear 497 00:28:05,450 --> 00:28:06,851 is not a prediction… 498 00:28:08,253 --> 00:28:09,821 it's a spoiler. 499 00:28:14,125 --> 00:28:15,694 I'm going to Goldberg… 500 00:28:16,828 --> 00:28:17,896 Goldberg. 501 00:28:22,667 --> 00:28:25,236 There's no doubt about it, come Elimination Chamber, 502 00:28:25,303 --> 00:28:28,740 Roman Reigns versus Goldberg for the Universal Championship. 503 00:28:28,807 --> 00:28:31,443 We are in for an epic showdown. 504 00:28:31,509 --> 00:28:33,611 But before we get to Elimination Chamber, 505 00:28:33,678 --> 00:28:35,180 there's a score that needs to be settled 506 00:28:35,246 --> 00:28:38,416 right here on Friday Night SmackDown in the Women's Division. 507 00:28:38,483 --> 00:28:41,886 I want to take you back to the genesis of all of these issues. 508 00:28:41,953 --> 00:28:45,056 Aliyah would go one-on-one with Natalya, 509 00:28:45,123 --> 00:28:47,092 a three-time Guinness World Record holder, 510 00:28:47,158 --> 00:28:49,360 who attempted to gain an upper hand on Aliyah 511 00:28:49,427 --> 00:28:50,728 prior to the opening bell, 512 00:28:50,795 --> 00:28:52,397 -which would lead to this. -One, two, three! 513 00:28:52,464 --> 00:28:53,965 -[bell rings] -Shockingly… 514 00:28:54,032 --> 00:28:59,137 Aliyah would earn the fastest victory in WWE history. 515 00:28:59,204 --> 00:29:01,239 Three point one seven seconds. 516 00:29:01,306 --> 00:29:04,042 Understandably, Natalya not thrilled with that outcome, 517 00:29:04,109 --> 00:29:06,411 would make another attempt to right the wrong. 518 00:29:06,478 --> 00:29:08,746 -In this instance, Natalya's aggression… -[bell rings] 519 00:29:08,813 --> 00:29:12,383 …would get the best of her, earning a disqualification 520 00:29:12,450 --> 00:29:14,986 for failure to adhere to the official's count. 521 00:29:15,053 --> 00:29:17,856 And it was last Friday, right here on SmackDown, 522 00:29:17,922 --> 00:29:20,825 things continued to heat up on the outside of the ring. 523 00:29:20,892 --> 00:29:22,994 Natalya would eat the barricade 524 00:29:23,061 --> 00:29:24,996 -and open the door for Aliyah… -[bell rings] 525 00:29:25,063 --> 00:29:27,298 …to score a count-out victory 526 00:29:27,365 --> 00:29:31,503 over the self-proclaimed best of all time, 527 00:29:31,569 --> 00:29:34,439 which is how we arrived here. 528 00:29:34,506 --> 00:29:38,676 -[upbeat theme music plays] -[bell rings] 529 00:29:38,743 --> 00:29:41,212 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall 530 00:29:41,279 --> 00:29:45,083 and can only be won by pinfall or submission. 531 00:29:45,150 --> 00:29:48,620 Introducing first, from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 532 00:29:48,686 --> 00:29:51,523 Aliyah! 533 00:29:51,589 --> 00:29:52,791 [crowd cheers] 534 00:29:52,857 --> 00:29:56,161 Aliyah looking forward to this matchup to silence the doubters, 535 00:29:57,128 --> 00:30:00,832 the biggest of all, Natalya herself. 536 00:30:00,899 --> 00:30:04,169 Can Aliyah continue to build on her momentum? 537 00:30:04,235 --> 00:30:05,603 We will find out, 538 00:30:05,670 --> 00:30:09,841 because after Natalya was defeated three times in a row, 539 00:30:09,908 --> 00:30:12,343 Natalya goes one-on-one with Aliyah in a matchup 540 00:30:12,410 --> 00:30:17,081 that must be won by pinfall or submission only. 541 00:30:17,148 --> 00:30:18,817 It's live and it's next. 542 00:30:22,821 --> 00:30:25,356 [Cole] And tonight, Friday Night SmackDown on Fox 543 00:30:25,423 --> 00:30:27,458 is sponsored by Progressive insurance. 544 00:30:27,525 --> 00:30:31,796 Save when you bundle auto, home or motorcycle insurance. 545 00:30:31,863 --> 00:30:34,933 Aliyah in the ring hoping to keep her undefeated streak 546 00:30:34,999 --> 00:30:38,636 in one-on-one competition intact here on Friday Night SmackDown. 547 00:30:38,703 --> 00:30:44,042 [upbeat rock theme music playing] 548 00:30:46,978 --> 00:30:51,015 [announcer] And her opponent, from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 549 00:30:51,082 --> 00:30:53,751 Natalya! 550 00:30:53,818 --> 00:30:56,487 [Graves] This is a very different scenario for Aliyah tonight, Cole, 551 00:30:56,554 --> 00:31:00,458 because the only way to win this matchup is by pinfall or by submission. 552 00:31:00,525 --> 00:31:03,494 Yes, Aliyah scored a pinfall victory, 553 00:31:03,561 --> 00:31:06,698 the fastest in WWE history, against Natalya, 554 00:31:06,764 --> 00:31:09,033 but when it comes to submissions, let's be honest, 555 00:31:09,667 --> 00:31:11,436 Aliyah's completely overmatched here. 556 00:31:11,502 --> 00:31:14,105 [Cole] Natalya, of course, holding the Guinness Book of World Records. 557 00:31:14,172 --> 00:31:19,077 She is a three-time Guinness Book of World Records title holder. 558 00:31:19,143 --> 00:31:21,379 In fact, Guinness said they would open their own section 559 00:31:21,446 --> 00:31:22,947 for just Natalya. 560 00:31:23,014 --> 00:31:24,182 It has been very embarrassing, 561 00:31:24,249 --> 00:31:27,285 it's been very humiliating… 562 00:31:27,352 --> 00:31:28,953 [Graves] I'm contagious, I know. I get it. 563 00:31:29,020 --> 00:31:30,255 [laughter] 564 00:31:30,321 --> 00:31:33,124 [Cole] For Natalya losing all these weeks to Aliyah. 565 00:31:33,191 --> 00:31:36,094 What does Natalya have to do to refocus here tonight? 566 00:31:36,160 --> 00:31:37,962 -[bell rings] -[Graves] Natalya needs to keep 567 00:31:38,029 --> 00:31:39,497 her emotions in check. 568 00:31:39,564 --> 00:31:43,434 We've seen in the past Natalya getting overzealous and making mistakes. 569 00:31:45,136 --> 00:31:48,640 Right now Aliyah trying to fight her way out of this side headlock takeover. 570 00:31:48,706 --> 00:31:54,078 Natalya-- Nice by Aliyah, the headscissors, and a kip-up by Natalya. 571 00:31:54,145 --> 00:31:55,213 [Natalya exclaims] 572 00:31:57,715 --> 00:31:59,117 Natalya, kick right to the midsection. 573 00:31:59,183 --> 00:32:01,686 Of course, Natalya the more experienced of the two. 574 00:32:01,753 --> 00:32:04,355 Aliyah says she's just enjoying the ride right now in WWE. 575 00:32:04,422 --> 00:32:06,824 Cover again by Natalya, and a hook, 576 00:32:06,891 --> 00:32:08,660 -a kick-out. -[Natalya] You suck. 577 00:32:08,726 --> 00:32:10,962 You're not ever going to be as good as me, Aliyah. 578 00:32:11,796 --> 00:32:15,900 [Graves] Natalya verbally berating Aliyah in the midst of a matchup. 579 00:32:17,435 --> 00:32:18,770 Up and over goes Aliyah. 580 00:32:20,805 --> 00:32:23,274 And Aliyah, nice move. 581 00:32:23,875 --> 00:32:24,742 That's right, Nattie. 582 00:32:24,809 --> 00:32:27,679 Not sure Natalya will take too kindly to that. 583 00:32:29,080 --> 00:32:30,114 Leapfrog by Natalya. 584 00:32:30,181 --> 00:32:33,685 Aliyah, great moves of her own. 585 00:32:33,751 --> 00:32:35,053 Natalya, though, using her power. 586 00:32:35,119 --> 00:32:36,220 Aliyah, roll through. 587 00:32:36,287 --> 00:32:38,723 Is it enough to put Natalya away again? And a kick-out at two. 588 00:32:38,790 --> 00:32:40,925 Remember, you win via pinfall or submission only. 589 00:32:40,992 --> 00:32:42,727 We always talk about the importance of confidence 590 00:32:42,794 --> 00:32:44,095 for a competitor here in WWE. 591 00:32:44,162 --> 00:32:45,530 That's what we're seeing with Aliyah. 592 00:32:45,596 --> 00:32:47,398 -Yes, they were… -And you are a piece of crap. 593 00:32:47,465 --> 00:32:48,900 …somewhat controversial victories, 594 00:32:49,434 --> 00:32:51,235 but Aliyah continuing to beat Natalya… 595 00:32:51,302 --> 00:32:54,472 -Bang! Oh! -…is giving her confidence, 596 00:32:54,539 --> 00:32:55,640 which makes for a very-- 597 00:32:55,707 --> 00:32:57,241 -Uh-oh, cover here. -Michinoku Driver. 598 00:32:57,308 --> 00:32:58,976 [Cole] Cover and a kick-out by Aliyah. 599 00:32:59,043 --> 00:33:01,012 -[Natalya] Do your job well. -I did. It was a one-count. 600 00:33:01,980 --> 00:33:03,748 [Graves] This is what Natalya needs to avoid. 601 00:33:03,815 --> 00:33:05,450 You see her engaging with the official. 602 00:33:05,516 --> 00:33:08,152 Natalya needs to focus on the task at hand which is Aliyah. 603 00:33:08,219 --> 00:33:11,089 [Cole] Showing her frustration already tonight. 604 00:33:11,155 --> 00:33:13,291 And Aliyah looking for yet another victory. 605 00:33:13,358 --> 00:33:15,626 Roll-up again. Natalya at two has gotta kick out. 606 00:33:17,362 --> 00:33:18,463 Oh, and a Thesz Press. 607 00:33:18,529 --> 00:33:21,733 Aliyah now hammering away on Natalya. 608 00:33:21,799 --> 00:33:24,168 Not sure Natalya expected this tonight. 609 00:33:27,572 --> 00:33:30,174 Bulldog. Face-first goes Natalya. 610 00:33:30,241 --> 00:33:31,909 -Cover by Aliyah. -Aliyah cover again. 611 00:33:31,976 --> 00:33:34,045 Is it enough to put her away? A kick-out at two and a half. 612 00:33:34,112 --> 00:33:36,147 How impressive has Aliyah been? 613 00:33:36,781 --> 00:33:39,617 [Graves] I'm extremely impressed with what I've seen from Aliyah thus far. 614 00:33:42,020 --> 00:33:45,623 Let's see what Aliyah's submission arsenal consists of. 615 00:33:45,690 --> 00:33:46,591 -Half crab. -Look at this. 616 00:33:46,657 --> 00:33:48,393 Singe-leg crab applied here. 617 00:33:48,459 --> 00:33:50,428 -Natalya. -Relatively easy escape for Natalya. 618 00:33:50,495 --> 00:33:52,663 I think Aliyah came down hard on the back of her head. 619 00:33:52,730 --> 00:33:54,565 Now dragging Aliyah back to the center of the ring. 620 00:33:54,632 --> 00:33:56,801 Natalya setting up Aliyah perhaps for the Sharpshooter. 621 00:33:56,868 --> 00:33:58,736 [Graves] In the dead center of the ring. 622 00:33:58,803 --> 00:34:00,171 [Cole] The Hart family tradition. 623 00:34:00,238 --> 00:34:02,106 The sharpshooter locked in. 624 00:34:02,173 --> 00:34:05,743 Aliyah with nowhere to go, trying to drag herself to the bottom rope. 625 00:34:05,810 --> 00:34:07,745 Natalya with the sharpshooter locked in. 626 00:34:07,812 --> 00:34:09,714 Aliyah trying to hang on. 627 00:34:10,148 --> 00:34:12,517 Makes it to the bottom rope, but remember, no breaks. 628 00:34:12,583 --> 00:34:15,453 -[Graves] There's no disqualification. -Submission or pinfall only. 629 00:34:15,520 --> 00:34:16,387 There's no count-out. 630 00:34:16,454 --> 00:34:18,556 -Oh no. Aliyah tapped out. -[bell rings] 631 00:34:19,223 --> 00:34:21,559 You heard the referee remind her, and Aliyah had no choice 632 00:34:21,626 --> 00:34:23,194 but to tap out as Natalya 633 00:34:23,261 --> 00:34:25,663 -had the Sharpshooter locked in. -Here is your winner by submission, 634 00:34:25,730 --> 00:34:28,166 Natalya! 635 00:34:28,232 --> 00:34:30,435 And for Natalya, that had to feel great. 636 00:34:31,469 --> 00:34:33,871 [Graves] Natalya able to get the monkey off of her back-- 637 00:34:33,938 --> 00:34:38,342 Oh, that's haunted her for weeks, and now a little extra-curricular activity. 638 00:34:38,409 --> 00:34:40,912 Again, this is all the frustration that has been building up, Corey, 639 00:34:41,446 --> 00:34:43,281 for the past month inside Natalya. 640 00:34:43,347 --> 00:34:46,117 And she's going to take it out here tonight on Aliyah. 641 00:34:46,184 --> 00:34:49,520 -[epic theme music plays] -[Cole] Wait a second. 642 00:34:49,587 --> 00:34:53,057 A woman who has had some run-ins with Natalya in the past as well. 643 00:34:53,124 --> 00:34:55,359 This is "The Protector" Xia Li, 644 00:34:55,426 --> 00:34:57,328 making her way to the ring. 645 00:34:57,395 --> 00:34:58,629 [Graves] Natalya is ready tonight. 646 00:34:58,696 --> 00:35:01,566 [Cole] And so is Xia Li, going right after Natalya. 647 00:35:02,100 --> 00:35:05,169 Rapid-fire rights from Xia Li. 648 00:35:06,070 --> 00:35:09,674 A big knee to Natalya as well, and a kick to the midsection. 649 00:35:09,740 --> 00:35:13,311 And Xia Li taking the fight to Natalya who's got to retreat. 650 00:35:18,149 --> 00:35:18,983 [epic music plays] 651 00:35:19,050 --> 00:35:21,719 [Cole] "The Protector" Xia Li arrives. 652 00:35:30,228 --> 00:35:32,497 [Graves] Xia Li once again coming to the aid of Aliyah 653 00:35:32,563 --> 00:35:35,867 at the expense of Natalya. 654 00:35:36,334 --> 00:35:40,071 Natalya picks up the win, but certainly isn't the last one laughing. 655 00:35:44,575 --> 00:35:47,311 Ladies and gentlemen, we here in WWE are so proud 656 00:35:47,378 --> 00:35:49,480 to be celebrating Black History Month. 657 00:35:49,547 --> 00:35:51,015 And tonight, we take a look back 658 00:35:51,082 --> 00:35:56,254 at the legendary Hall of Fame Superstar known as Rocky Johnson. 659 00:35:56,320 --> 00:35:59,690 And what an honor it is for his very own son, 660 00:35:59,757 --> 00:36:03,995 Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, to narrate the celebration of his dad. 661 00:36:11,002 --> 00:36:12,503 [The Rock] Power and charisma. 662 00:36:12,570 --> 00:36:14,438 [commentator] Is he exciting or is he? 663 00:36:14,505 --> 00:36:18,009 [The Rock] A Herculean physique with unparalleled athleticism. 664 00:36:18,075 --> 00:36:19,844 [commentator] Look at the footwork on Johnson. 665 00:36:19,911 --> 00:36:21,946 [commentator 2] Johnson continues to dominate here. 666 00:36:22,013 --> 00:36:24,882 [The Rock] That was "The Soul Man" Rocky Johnson… 667 00:36:25,950 --> 00:36:28,019 and that was my dad. 668 00:36:29,187 --> 00:36:33,124 Rocky would join forces with Tony Atlas to form The Soul Patrol, 669 00:36:33,191 --> 00:36:35,026 making history when they became 670 00:36:35,092 --> 00:36:38,229 the first African-American Tag Team Champions. 671 00:36:38,296 --> 00:36:39,897 [commentator] I can't believe it. 672 00:36:39,964 --> 00:36:43,734 Here are the new Tag Team Champions, 673 00:36:43,801 --> 00:36:47,972 Tony Atlas, Rocky Johnson! 674 00:36:48,039 --> 00:36:51,809 We won it for all of our fans and all of our people. 675 00:36:55,646 --> 00:36:59,684 [The Rock] Outside the ring, Rocky would marry Ata Maivia, 676 00:36:59,750 --> 00:37:03,354 daughter of the legendary "High Chief" Peter Maivia. 677 00:37:03,988 --> 00:37:07,458 And together, they would have a little boy, 678 00:37:08,359 --> 00:37:10,928 and his name was Dewey. 679 00:37:13,731 --> 00:37:17,201 My dad trained me in the world of sports entertainment. 680 00:37:18,436 --> 00:37:22,206 And I would then have the honor to go on to further my dad's legacy 681 00:37:22,273 --> 00:37:25,042 by entertaining the millions… 682 00:37:26,510 --> 00:37:30,248 and millions of fans around the world. 683 00:37:31,816 --> 00:37:37,455 In 2008, Rocky Johnson's life would come full circle as I had the great pleasure 684 00:37:37,521 --> 00:37:40,791 to induct him into the Hall of Fame. 685 00:37:40,858 --> 00:37:42,760 My dad was a hero to me. 686 00:37:42,827 --> 00:37:44,428 He was able to cross all lines 687 00:37:44,495 --> 00:37:48,432 and become one of the most dynamic and formidable performers of his time. 688 00:37:48,499 --> 00:37:53,537 It is my great honor to welcome my dad, Rocky Johnson. 689 00:37:54,472 --> 00:37:56,774 I would like to be remembered 690 00:37:56,841 --> 00:37:59,677 for paving the road for all athletes, 691 00:37:59,744 --> 00:38:03,547 no matter race, color, or creed. 692 00:38:05,583 --> 00:38:08,185 [The Rock] A true trailblazing entertainer. 693 00:38:08,719 --> 00:38:13,024 Rocky Johnson's legacy will be remembered for generations. 694 00:38:16,727 --> 00:38:18,829 Thank you, Dad, for paving the way. 695 00:38:20,765 --> 00:38:22,400 I'll see you down the road. 696 00:38:25,136 --> 00:38:29,140 [crowd chants] Rocky! 697 00:38:29,206 --> 00:38:31,609 [Cole] You know, moments ago, The Rock just tweeted out, 698 00:38:31,676 --> 00:38:32,977 "This one makes me emotional, 699 00:38:33,044 --> 00:38:36,080 but, man, I'm smiling with goosebumps and gratitude." 700 00:38:36,147 --> 00:38:37,048 "Thank you, Dad." 701 00:38:37,114 --> 00:38:40,284 "I'll forever be proud of who and what I am." 702 00:38:40,351 --> 00:38:41,285 "I love you." 703 00:38:42,053 --> 00:38:45,423 [upbeat rock theme music plays] 704 00:38:45,489 --> 00:38:47,525 And from that to this. 705 00:38:48,326 --> 00:38:50,227 -Why would you disparage this man? -Please welcome 706 00:38:50,294 --> 00:38:55,066 the host of In-Zayn, Sami Zayn! 707 00:38:56,233 --> 00:38:59,070 [Graves] I cannot wait for In-Zayn, 708 00:38:59,136 --> 00:39:02,106 some quality time with The Master Strategist. 709 00:39:02,173 --> 00:39:03,207 Let me just say. 710 00:39:03,274 --> 00:39:04,675 I've been watching from Monday nights, 711 00:39:04,742 --> 00:39:07,611 and how the Jackass crew have been treating Sami Zayn 712 00:39:07,678 --> 00:39:08,913 is absolutely criminal. 713 00:39:08,979 --> 00:39:11,449 [Cole] You know, Corey, Sami Zayn gets an opportunity 714 00:39:11,515 --> 00:39:14,018 at the Intercontinental Championship next week. 715 00:39:14,085 --> 00:39:16,754 Tonight, in his own personal talk show, In-Zayn, 716 00:39:16,821 --> 00:39:20,191 Sami welcomes the Intercontinental Champion, Shinsuke Nakamura, 717 00:39:20,257 --> 00:39:21,258 live next. 718 00:39:26,330 --> 00:39:28,532 As always, I'm the main event. 719 00:39:31,068 --> 00:39:34,238 [Graves] This is what she is talking about. 720 00:39:34,305 --> 00:39:36,207 Charlotte Flair, The Opportunity, 721 00:39:36,273 --> 00:39:40,778 will defend her SmackDown Women's Championship against Naomi. 722 00:39:40,845 --> 00:39:43,948 And we found out earlier tonight that by order of the chairman, 723 00:39:44,014 --> 00:39:49,820 if Sonya Deville lays a hand on Naomi, her job will be in serious jeopardy. 724 00:39:51,255 --> 00:39:56,660 [Cole] And tonight, Friday Night SmackDown on Fox is presented by Progressive. 725 00:39:56,727 --> 00:39:58,362 Meanwhile, there is Sami Zayn 726 00:39:58,429 --> 00:40:01,465 set for his own personal talk show, In-Zayn. 727 00:40:01,532 --> 00:40:03,100 You remember what happened last week, Corey? 728 00:40:03,167 --> 00:40:04,235 You alluded to it earlier, 729 00:40:04,301 --> 00:40:08,105 Sami Zayn crashing the Jackass Forever premiere last week. 730 00:40:08,172 --> 00:40:12,643 Well, Johnny Knoxville returned the favor a bit earlier today. 731 00:40:19,083 --> 00:40:21,285 Hi, you have any Sami Zayn stuff? 732 00:40:21,352 --> 00:40:22,987 -Right over there. -Oh. 733 00:40:26,190 --> 00:40:28,359 Loser. 734 00:40:32,163 --> 00:40:34,899 Ma'am, do you have any other Sami Zayn merchandise? 735 00:40:35,433 --> 00:40:37,101 Oh, see? See? 736 00:40:37,168 --> 00:40:39,270 This is a copyright infringement. 737 00:40:40,171 --> 00:40:43,541 "Sami Zayn forever," it's a knock-off on Jackass Forever. 738 00:40:43,607 --> 00:40:46,944 He's really done it. He has really done it. 739 00:40:47,011 --> 00:40:48,312 [machinery whirring] 740 00:40:56,854 --> 00:40:58,789 How does Sami Zayn like it now? 741 00:40:58,856 --> 00:41:01,125 [chuckles] He's going down. 742 00:41:01,192 --> 00:41:03,060 Sami Zayn's going down. 743 00:41:03,127 --> 00:41:05,663 It's not over. It's not over. 744 00:41:07,097 --> 00:41:09,266 [Graves] Disrespect, delusion. 745 00:41:09,333 --> 00:41:11,969 -I used to be a Johnny Knoxville fan. -Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay. 746 00:41:12,036 --> 00:41:13,838 -Okay, okay, okay. -[crowd boos] 747 00:41:13,904 --> 00:41:18,843 I am not even going to dignify that, right there, 748 00:41:18,909 --> 00:41:21,645 because Jackass man, Johnny Knoxville, 749 00:41:21,712 --> 00:41:24,181 has already spent way too much time getting in my head, 750 00:41:24,248 --> 00:41:27,818 and I think I need to start focusing on the task at hand, 751 00:41:27,885 --> 00:41:31,655 like reclaiming my Intercontinental Championship… 752 00:41:31,722 --> 00:41:33,824 [crowd clamoring] 753 00:41:33,891 --> 00:41:38,662 And, in the short-term, hosting my podcast, In-Zayn. 754 00:41:38,729 --> 00:41:40,998 This is In-Zayn. Welcome to the show. 755 00:41:41,065 --> 00:41:45,035 -I am your host, Sami Zayn. -[crowd boos] 756 00:41:45,102 --> 00:41:48,472 Okay, we're going to-- No booing. No audio. 757 00:41:48,539 --> 00:41:50,140 You're going to ruin the audio, so please. 758 00:41:50,207 --> 00:41:51,742 [crowd boos] 759 00:41:53,244 --> 00:41:57,414 Now, we're going to be discussing some really intellectual things tonight. 760 00:41:57,481 --> 00:41:59,683 We're going to have a lengthy discussion 761 00:41:59,750 --> 00:42:02,119 on the subjective nature of human consciousness. 762 00:42:02,186 --> 00:42:06,524 But don't worry, I did dumb it down for you people. 763 00:42:07,458 --> 00:42:11,128 I'm going to offer some vegan Creole recipes 764 00:42:11,195 --> 00:42:12,830 for the people of New Orleans. 765 00:42:12,897 --> 00:42:14,498 [chuckles] Don't worry. 766 00:42:14,565 --> 00:42:18,102 -[crowd boos] -Yeah, yeah, food, good. 767 00:42:18,168 --> 00:42:24,375 -[Rick Boogs plays guitar] -[crowd cheers] 768 00:42:24,441 --> 00:42:26,343 Hey, hey-oh. 769 00:42:26,410 --> 00:42:27,545 [crowd] Hey, hey-oh! 770 00:42:27,611 --> 00:42:30,114 I said, hey, hey-oh! 771 00:42:30,180 --> 00:42:31,782 [crowd] Hey, hey-oh! 772 00:42:31,849 --> 00:42:34,285 All right, my name's Rick… 773 00:42:34,351 --> 00:42:35,986 -[crowd] Boogs! -…Boogs! 774 00:42:36,053 --> 00:42:41,425 And I came to rock with the Intercontinental Champion. 775 00:42:41,492 --> 00:42:43,394 Say it with me… 776 00:42:43,460 --> 00:42:45,296 Shinsuke 777 00:42:45,362 --> 00:42:50,734 Nakamura! [guttural rocker scream] 778 00:42:54,371 --> 00:42:56,073 [Cole] Not quite sure what Sami expected. 779 00:42:56,140 --> 00:42:58,943 He invited Shinsuke Nakamura and Rick Boogs 780 00:42:59,009 --> 00:43:00,945 to be his guests here tonight. 781 00:43:01,011 --> 00:43:04,114 [Graves] Extremely frustrating when you're trying to host a live podcast 782 00:43:04,181 --> 00:43:06,650 and your guests are interrupting you before you're prepared. 783 00:43:07,117 --> 00:43:08,686 I sympathize with Sami. 784 00:43:11,989 --> 00:43:14,959 [Cole] Nonetheless, it is next week, here on Friday Night SmackDown, 785 00:43:15,025 --> 00:43:17,027 that Sami Zayn finally gets his opportunity 786 00:43:17,094 --> 00:43:20,130 at Intercontinental Championship held by Shinsuke Nakamura. 787 00:43:20,197 --> 00:43:22,733 [Graves] You know what bothers me is that I know right now, 788 00:43:22,800 --> 00:43:25,970 at this very moment, somewhere in the world, 789 00:43:26,036 --> 00:43:30,174 Pat McAfee is on a table dancing around like a buffoon, 790 00:43:30,240 --> 00:43:31,642 embarrassing everybody around him. 791 00:43:31,709 --> 00:43:33,410 [Cole] It's a lot of fun when he does that. 792 00:43:33,477 --> 00:43:35,679 [Graves] Oh, I love it. I love it when he sits on your head. 793 00:43:35,746 --> 00:43:36,647 That's my favorite time. 794 00:43:36,714 --> 00:43:38,716 [Cole] Then maybe smile and lighten up a bit, Corey. 795 00:43:38,782 --> 00:43:41,151 Listen, what happened to Rick Boogs? Last time I saw Rick Boogs, 796 00:43:41,218 --> 00:43:43,354 he was like, uh, …And Justice for All. 797 00:43:43,420 --> 00:43:45,789 Now he's cut his hair off, it's like Load. 798 00:43:45,856 --> 00:43:47,958 This is not good. 799 00:43:52,563 --> 00:43:54,164 Nakamura still rules, though. 800 00:44:00,938 --> 00:44:04,141 Okay, okay, live audio, live audio. 801 00:44:04,208 --> 00:44:07,611 -[crowd cheers] -Shinsuke Nakamura. 802 00:44:08,779 --> 00:44:10,014 [chuckles] 803 00:44:10,080 --> 00:44:11,582 Please, have a seat. 804 00:44:11,649 --> 00:44:15,919 Hey, I'm actually really shocked, even though you rudely interrupted me. 805 00:44:15,986 --> 00:44:18,856 I'm pretty shocked that you actually showed up 806 00:44:18,922 --> 00:44:20,658 because, for over six weeks, 807 00:44:20,724 --> 00:44:24,728 I have been Number One Contender for that Intercontinental Championship, 808 00:44:24,795 --> 00:44:28,298 and you have been ducking me. 809 00:44:28,365 --> 00:44:29,700 [crowd boos] 810 00:44:29,767 --> 00:44:31,902 You have been ducking me, but it doesn't matter 811 00:44:31,969 --> 00:44:35,673 because next week we finally go one-on-one 812 00:44:35,739 --> 00:44:37,574 for the Intercontinental Championship. 813 00:44:37,641 --> 00:44:42,212 And I can't wait to see the look on your face… 814 00:44:43,047 --> 00:44:46,417 Yeah, that one, that look right there. 815 00:44:46,483 --> 00:44:49,119 I can't wait to see the look on your face 816 00:44:49,186 --> 00:44:54,958 when I beat you and reclaim my Intercontinental Championship. 817 00:44:55,025 --> 00:44:58,362 [crowd boos] 818 00:44:58,829 --> 00:45:00,698 You think I don't know what you've been doing? 819 00:45:00,764 --> 00:45:01,765 I do. 820 00:45:01,832 --> 00:45:05,235 You've secretly been working with Johnny Knoxville 821 00:45:05,302 --> 00:45:07,805 to try to distract me, to try-- 822 00:45:12,576 --> 00:45:14,611 Is there something you disagree with there? 823 00:45:15,446 --> 00:45:16,947 Please be quiet. 824 00:45:17,014 --> 00:45:20,884 [crowd boos] 825 00:45:21,385 --> 00:45:22,453 Hey, Sami… 826 00:45:23,721 --> 00:45:25,289 did you see the movie? 827 00:45:26,523 --> 00:45:29,460 Did I see the movie? What, Jackass Forever? 828 00:45:29,526 --> 00:45:31,228 In case you didn't notice, 829 00:45:31,295 --> 00:45:33,797 I got thrown off the red carpet premiere in Holl-- 830 00:45:33,864 --> 00:45:36,033 No, no, Sami. No, Sami. 831 00:45:36,100 --> 00:45:39,603 The movie they're making next week called 832 00:45:40,537 --> 00:45:43,974 -Jackass Defeated. -Nice! 833 00:45:44,575 --> 00:45:46,510 [laughs] He means you. 834 00:45:46,577 --> 00:45:48,345 -He means you. -Oh, is that funny? 835 00:45:48,412 --> 00:45:53,450 -[laughs] You find that funny, do you? -Yeah. 836 00:45:53,517 --> 00:45:56,220 You know, this whole thing is funny 837 00:45:56,286 --> 00:45:59,523 because, Nakamura, I used to have so much respect for you. 838 00:45:59,590 --> 00:46:02,759 You once had "The Great Liberator" Sami Zayn, in your corner, 839 00:46:02,826 --> 00:46:07,297 -and now you go from me to him? -Yeah. 840 00:46:08,499 --> 00:46:11,001 -To this meathead? -[crowd boos] 841 00:46:11,068 --> 00:46:13,904 To this shaved gorilla with a guitar? 842 00:46:14,705 --> 00:46:17,808 Let me tell you something, "Rick Boobs," 843 00:46:17,875 --> 00:46:21,178 okay, you could lift all the weights in the world, 844 00:46:21,245 --> 00:46:23,347 you could do your little military presses, 845 00:46:23,413 --> 00:46:25,883 you could do your bench, you could do your deads, 846 00:46:25,949 --> 00:46:28,285 and you can play your guitar all-day long, 847 00:46:28,352 --> 00:46:31,221 -doing all the-- -For God's sake, Sami, shut up! 848 00:46:31,288 --> 00:46:34,725 [crowd cheers] 849 00:46:38,729 --> 00:46:40,397 And let me tell you something, all right. 850 00:46:40,464 --> 00:46:42,633 -Let me tell you something. -[electricity crackling] 851 00:46:42,699 --> 00:46:45,035 Oh-ho-ho. Oh my God, what happened? 852 00:46:45,102 --> 00:46:46,570 Oh my God, Boogs, are you okay? 853 00:46:50,240 --> 00:46:51,408 [Cole] Oh my goodness! 854 00:46:52,609 --> 00:46:55,579 [crowd boos] 855 00:46:55,646 --> 00:46:56,847 Oh my God. 856 00:46:57,948 --> 00:46:59,082 How'd that happen? 857 00:47:04,121 --> 00:47:05,589 Can we get them some medical help? 858 00:47:06,290 --> 00:47:08,058 Get this man some medical help. 859 00:47:08,125 --> 00:47:11,628 -[crowd boos] -I mean, that's a shame. 860 00:47:11,695 --> 00:47:13,163 That's really a shame. 861 00:47:16,233 --> 00:47:19,369 [Cole] There, as Nakamura was attempting to tend to Rick Boogs, 862 00:47:19,436 --> 00:47:23,841 Sami Zayn delivering a Helluva Kick to the Intercontinental Champion. 863 00:47:23,907 --> 00:47:28,445 Sending a message because Sami faces Shinsuke for the title next week. 864 00:47:30,948 --> 00:47:34,585 Sami Zayn clearly has a master strategy in place 865 00:47:34,651 --> 00:47:36,720 to become Intercontinental Champion once again. 866 00:47:37,187 --> 00:47:39,790 As we try to get some help out here for Rick Boogs, 867 00:47:39,857 --> 00:47:41,825 switching gears, we're gonna take you back to next week. 868 00:47:41,892 --> 00:47:44,828 Drew McIntyre in the ring addressing Happy Corbin. 869 00:47:46,230 --> 00:47:47,564 [crowd chants] You suck! 870 00:47:47,631 --> 00:47:50,701 Drew, after what we did to your neck, 871 00:47:50,767 --> 00:47:55,606 the thought of that, well, it makes me really happy. 872 00:47:55,672 --> 00:47:56,740 [chuckles] 873 00:47:59,810 --> 00:48:03,747 Hey, buddy, since you're here, I want to hear a joke. 874 00:48:04,381 --> 00:48:08,118 What does a criminal found not guilty 875 00:48:08,185 --> 00:48:11,054 have in common with the main event of WrestleMania? 876 00:48:11,555 --> 00:48:12,456 Tell me. 877 00:48:12,522 --> 00:48:15,259 They're both going to get off scot-free. 878 00:48:15,325 --> 00:48:19,363 [laughter] 879 00:48:19,429 --> 00:48:21,365 [indistinct chatter] 880 00:48:21,431 --> 00:48:23,033 [Cole] This is what Drew thought about this, 881 00:48:23,100 --> 00:48:27,137 a Claymore shattering the face of Madcap Moss. 882 00:48:29,306 --> 00:48:31,275 [Corbin] It doesn't look good, doesn't look bad, either. 883 00:48:31,341 --> 00:48:33,410 You look pretty tough, so we've got that going for us, 884 00:48:33,477 --> 00:48:36,413 but check it out, my match versus Cesaro, it's up next. 885 00:48:36,480 --> 00:48:38,682 Let's rock and roll. Let's get this done, all right? 886 00:48:38,749 --> 00:48:41,051 Actually, I'm going to have to miss this one tonight. 887 00:48:41,118 --> 00:48:42,085 Whoa, what? 888 00:48:43,987 --> 00:48:44,855 Claymore? 889 00:48:45,355 --> 00:48:48,425 -I could use a little "clayless." -[laughs] 890 00:48:48,492 --> 00:48:50,827 -I knew you were-- -I'm serious. 891 00:48:50,894 --> 00:48:53,664 Look, you can handle Cesaro on your own tonight. 892 00:48:53,730 --> 00:48:56,233 -Well, obviously, but-- -I'm going to go get this looked at. 893 00:48:56,300 --> 00:48:59,636 Who knows, maybe the doctor won't medically clear me 894 00:48:59,703 --> 00:49:01,838 to fight Drew McIntyre at Elimination Chamber. 895 00:49:02,673 --> 00:49:06,043 -Wouldn't that be a shame, huh? -[laughter] 896 00:49:06,109 --> 00:49:09,279 [crowd clamoring] 897 00:49:10,814 --> 00:49:12,849 [Cole] Corey, welcome to the happy folks. 898 00:49:12,916 --> 00:49:14,151 They entertain us every week. 899 00:49:14,217 --> 00:49:17,054 [Graves] I, for one, am excited to be part of this, Cole. 900 00:49:17,888 --> 00:49:20,891 I have to listen to that hillbilly millionaire, McAfee, 901 00:49:20,958 --> 00:49:23,360 disparage this man week after week. 902 00:49:23,427 --> 00:49:25,896 I'm going to put a little respect on Happy Corbin's name. 903 00:49:25,962 --> 00:49:29,499 -[up-tempo theme music plays] -[crowd boos] 904 00:49:29,566 --> 00:49:31,468 [Cole] There's a reason this man is happy. 905 00:49:32,035 --> 00:49:35,372 He's been undefeated since he hit the jackpot last summer. 906 00:49:37,941 --> 00:49:39,209 [explosion pops] 907 00:49:40,110 --> 00:49:42,312 It's good to be Happy Corbin. 908 00:49:43,914 --> 00:49:45,115 [bell rings] 909 00:49:45,182 --> 00:49:48,018 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 910 00:49:48,085 --> 00:49:54,791 Introducing first, weighing in at 285 pounds, Happy Corbin! 911 00:49:54,858 --> 00:49:56,827 I guess, Corey, when you got all the money in the world, 912 00:49:56,893 --> 00:49:59,596 and you don't lose matches, you can smile every once in a while. 913 00:49:59,663 --> 00:50:02,399 [Graves] Well, Happy Corbin better drop the smile and get ready to fight 914 00:50:02,466 --> 00:50:06,703 because he goes one-on-one with "The Swiss Superman" Cesaro, 915 00:50:06,770 --> 00:50:09,639 who's looking to get back on track, live next. 916 00:50:13,243 --> 00:50:16,279 [Cole] Ladies and gentlemen, the Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event 917 00:50:16,346 --> 00:50:19,282 is a week from tomorrow from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 918 00:50:19,349 --> 00:50:21,752 in the town of Jeddah at the Jeddah Superdome, 919 00:50:21,818 --> 00:50:24,488 and this event has been on billboards throughout the entire country, 920 00:50:24,554 --> 00:50:27,657 including a lot of talk about the Raw Women's Championship match 921 00:50:27,724 --> 00:50:30,460 between Becky Lynch and Lita. 922 00:50:30,527 --> 00:50:35,599 Yet another shining example of how WWE continues to influence the world. 923 00:50:37,734 --> 00:50:40,037 Back here on Friday Night SmackDown in New Orleans, 924 00:50:40,103 --> 00:50:43,173 match underway, Happy Corbin one-on-one with Cesaro. 925 00:50:43,673 --> 00:50:47,677 Naomi mentioned earlier, Corey, ever since striking it rich this past summer, 926 00:50:47,744 --> 00:50:50,781 Happy Corbin's been undefeated in WWE. 927 00:50:50,847 --> 00:50:51,715 Oh! 928 00:50:51,782 --> 00:50:54,284 [Graves] Cesaro, on the other hand, hasn't had much luck 929 00:50:54,351 --> 00:50:57,387 in recent weeks here on Friday Night SmackDown. 930 00:50:57,454 --> 00:51:01,191 Listen, I understand that Happy Corbin may be a bit abrasive to some, 931 00:51:01,258 --> 00:51:04,227 but let's put a little respect on Happy Corbin's name. 932 00:51:04,294 --> 00:51:08,065 He is a world-class athlete, a true fighter, 933 00:51:08,131 --> 00:51:10,000 as Cesaro can attest firsthand. 934 00:51:10,067 --> 00:51:12,169 There's no doubt, Corey, but what about what he tried to do 935 00:51:12,235 --> 00:51:15,205 to Drew McIntyre back at the day one Premium Live Event? 936 00:51:15,272 --> 00:51:18,041 Ambushing him back in the locker room with Madcap Moss, 937 00:51:18,108 --> 00:51:19,676 and then they attacked him. 938 00:51:19,743 --> 00:51:21,945 They dropped a lighting truss on his head. 939 00:51:22,012 --> 00:51:23,180 It almost cost him his career. 940 00:51:23,246 --> 00:51:25,449 It doesn't sound like much of an attempt, I'd say Happy Corbin 941 00:51:25,515 --> 00:51:27,551 and Madcap Moss succeeded fairly well. 942 00:51:28,518 --> 00:51:31,588 [Graves] There's always room for one at the top of the mountain, Cole, 943 00:51:31,655 --> 00:51:34,591 and Happy Corbin believes that's where he belongs to be. 944 00:51:34,658 --> 00:51:37,727 [Cole] Well, right now, he's dominating Cesaro. 945 00:51:37,794 --> 00:51:41,498 Twelve-six elbows right to the collarbone of The Swiss Cyborg. 946 00:51:41,565 --> 00:51:42,966 Look at this next-level aggression. 947 00:51:43,033 --> 00:51:44,868 That doesn't look like Happy. 948 00:51:45,535 --> 00:51:47,471 Well, if you're going to be dealing with Drew McIntyre, 949 00:51:47,537 --> 00:51:49,906 you've got to bring it to the next level of aggression. 950 00:51:50,707 --> 00:51:54,077 That was a little tasteless that McIntyre Claymore'd Madcap Moss. 951 00:51:54,144 --> 00:51:56,713 All Madcap was trying to do was entertain. 952 00:51:57,414 --> 00:51:59,349 [Cole] Well, it wasn't very entertaining, I suppose. 953 00:52:00,050 --> 00:52:03,286 And now Cesaro trying to fight out, 954 00:52:03,353 --> 00:52:06,389 get back to a vertical base and rally in this match. 955 00:52:06,923 --> 00:52:08,592 [Graves] I don't blame Madcap Moss 956 00:52:08,658 --> 00:52:12,162 for not being out here ringside to protect his own well-being, 957 00:52:13,463 --> 00:52:14,898 potentially hazardous situation. 958 00:52:14,965 --> 00:52:16,533 Might have a fractured orbital bone. 959 00:52:17,501 --> 00:52:21,071 -Oh! -[Cole] Oh, there's Deep Six by Corbin. 960 00:52:21,138 --> 00:52:22,405 Crawls to the cover. 961 00:52:22,472 --> 00:52:26,209 Hook of the leg now on Cesaro, and Cesaro kicks out. 962 00:52:27,277 --> 00:52:33,183 [Graves] Take another look at this disorienting spin before crushing impact. 963 00:52:33,250 --> 00:52:37,220 Happy Corbin nearly knocked off The Swiss Superman with Deep Six. 964 00:52:37,287 --> 00:52:41,391 [Cole] This is the pace that Corbin loves, this methodical beatdown of his opponent. 965 00:52:41,458 --> 00:52:42,492 [Graves] It's a slow pace, 966 00:52:42,559 --> 00:52:45,862 but Corbin has the ability to be so explosive when need be. 967 00:52:45,929 --> 00:52:49,132 [Cole] And as can Cesaro, who's fighting back now in this match. 968 00:52:50,867 --> 00:52:52,502 Another right hand. 969 00:52:52,569 --> 00:52:54,604 [Graves] Corbin on spaghetti legs in the corner. 970 00:52:54,671 --> 00:52:56,973 Can Cesaro make something happen here? 971 00:52:57,040 --> 00:52:59,743 -Cesaro off the-- -No. No. Oh. 972 00:53:00,710 --> 00:53:03,547 -Wow! -Look at the suplex by Cesaro. 973 00:53:03,613 --> 00:53:05,815 -My goodness. -That created some space, 974 00:53:05,882 --> 00:53:08,919 as Cesaro looks to gain momentum and get back in this match. 975 00:53:08,985 --> 00:53:12,289 [Graves] That's why you can almost never count Cesaro out of any match. 976 00:53:12,355 --> 00:53:16,059 Truly game-changing power possessed by The Swiss Cyborg, 977 00:53:16,126 --> 00:53:17,761 and a series of uppercuts. 978 00:53:19,162 --> 00:53:22,065 [Cole] Cesaro whipped into the corner by Happy Corbin. 979 00:53:22,132 --> 00:53:23,600 Slides underneath the bottom rope, 980 00:53:23,667 --> 00:53:25,135 that right there is vintage Corbin, 981 00:53:25,202 --> 00:53:27,037 but Cesaro was ready for him, 982 00:53:27,103 --> 00:53:28,838 and caught him with another uppercut. 983 00:53:29,506 --> 00:53:31,808 Oh, and knocking Corbin right over the top rope! 984 00:53:31,875 --> 00:53:33,310 [Graves] But Corbin landed on his feet. 985 00:53:33,376 --> 00:53:36,680 [Cole] And Corbin, though, able to drag Cesaro out of the ring, 986 00:53:36,746 --> 00:53:40,283 and now a reversal, and Corbin driven into the barricade. 987 00:53:40,917 --> 00:53:43,820 [Graves] Corbin colliding hip first with the barricade, 988 00:53:43,887 --> 00:53:45,922 and here comes Cesaro! 989 00:53:45,989 --> 00:53:47,657 [Cole] With the running uppercut. 990 00:53:47,724 --> 00:53:49,326 And now Corbin sent back into the ring, 991 00:53:49,392 --> 00:53:51,761 and Cesaro looking for a big victory here tonight. 992 00:53:53,263 --> 00:53:54,464 Cesaro out of the way. 993 00:53:54,531 --> 00:53:57,200 Springboard Corkscrew Uppercut. 994 00:53:57,267 --> 00:54:00,770 Cover, for the victory on Corbin, and a kick-out. 995 00:54:03,106 --> 00:54:04,741 Cesaro's such an athlete. 996 00:54:04,808 --> 00:54:06,810 Cesaro could be looking for the Neutralizer. 997 00:54:06,876 --> 00:54:10,947 His finishing maneuver, the Gotch Neutralizer as he lands on his feet. 998 00:54:11,014 --> 00:54:11,982 Corbin into the corner. 999 00:54:12,048 --> 00:54:13,850 Runs into an elbow does Cesaro. 1000 00:54:15,085 --> 00:54:17,020 Heavy right, looked like it may have been a little low, 1001 00:54:17,087 --> 00:54:18,655 might have caught Cesaro in the throat. 1002 00:54:19,256 --> 00:54:23,994 [Cole] Boot by Cesaro. Oh, and a wicked clothesline by Corbin. 1003 00:54:24,594 --> 00:54:28,164 And now Corbin with the End of Days to Cesaro. 1004 00:54:28,231 --> 00:54:31,501 Happy Corbin gonna be laughing all the way to the bank. 1005 00:54:31,568 --> 00:54:32,569 [bell rings] 1006 00:54:32,636 --> 00:54:34,337 [up-tempo theme music plays] 1007 00:54:34,404 --> 00:54:41,111 [announcer] Here is your winner, the undefeated, Happy Corbin! 1008 00:54:41,177 --> 00:54:44,714 [Cole] He's on quite the roll is Mr. Corbin. 1009 00:54:46,616 --> 00:54:50,420 Undefeated since becoming Happy and hitting the jackpot last summer. 1010 00:54:50,487 --> 00:54:54,991 [Graves] Right here he hit the End of Days on Cesaro, 1011 00:54:55,058 --> 00:54:58,395 a maneuver that's brought Happy Corbin so many wins, 1012 00:54:58,461 --> 00:55:01,731 and Corbin doesn't show any signs of slowing down. 1013 00:55:01,798 --> 00:55:04,768 [up-tempo theme music continues] 1014 00:55:07,170 --> 00:55:09,973 I should ask Corbin if he has any tips for my next trip to Vegas. 1015 00:55:18,581 --> 00:55:22,118 I don't know, doc, obviously I'm having a lot of trouble seeing here. 1016 00:55:22,185 --> 00:55:25,955 Everything's blurry. There's dark spots in my right visual field. 1017 00:55:26,856 --> 00:55:28,958 As much as it pains me to say this, 1018 00:55:29,025 --> 00:55:32,662 I think you got to cancel my match with Drew McIntyre at Elimination Chamber. 1019 00:55:32,729 --> 00:55:34,431 I'll need to test your vision. 1020 00:55:35,332 --> 00:55:37,233 Go ahead and close your eyes for me. 1021 00:55:39,102 --> 00:55:41,805 And open your right eye and tell me what you see. 1022 00:55:44,374 --> 00:55:45,575 I see a sword. 1023 00:55:46,242 --> 00:55:47,410 A sword? 1024 00:55:48,845 --> 00:55:52,515 [crowd cheers] 1025 00:55:52,582 --> 00:55:53,416 Hi. 1026 00:55:54,684 --> 00:55:56,553 I know you're perfectly fine, buddy, 1027 00:55:56,619 --> 00:55:58,755 so go ahead and tell Mr. Doctor here 1028 00:55:58,822 --> 00:56:02,092 you're perfectly good to go against Drew McIntyre at Elimination Chamber. 1029 00:56:05,161 --> 00:56:08,298 The vision is miraculously better, all good. 1030 00:56:08,365 --> 00:56:11,034 Thank God. I was worried about you for a second, buddy, 1031 00:56:11,101 --> 00:56:12,902 because I was just talking to Adam Pearce. 1032 00:56:12,969 --> 00:56:16,473 It's no longer just an old regular match we're having. No, no, no. 1033 00:56:16,539 --> 00:56:21,711 At Elimination Chamber, it's you and I, falls count anywhere. 1034 00:56:23,379 --> 00:56:26,583 You never know, maybe I'll Claymore the other eye, 1035 00:56:26,649 --> 00:56:29,319 balance out your black eyes, or maybe I'll say screw it, 1036 00:56:29,386 --> 00:56:31,554 it's anything goes, which means… 1037 00:56:32,989 --> 00:56:35,992 anything goes. 1038 00:56:36,626 --> 00:56:37,794 [chuckles] 1039 00:56:40,096 --> 00:56:41,464 ["Astronaut in the Ocean" plays] 1040 00:56:41,531 --> 00:56:44,734 [Cole] McIntyre and Madcap ready for falls count anywhere. 1041 00:56:44,801 --> 00:56:48,071 Also, at the Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event, 1042 00:56:48,138 --> 00:56:54,844 Roman Reigns defends his Universal Title against the Hall of Famer Goldberg. 1043 00:56:54,911 --> 00:56:57,647 But up next, the Hall of Famer, 1044 00:56:57,714 --> 00:57:00,750 the personification of intensity, 1045 00:57:00,817 --> 00:57:03,520 the challenger for the Universal Championship, 1046 00:57:03,586 --> 00:57:06,756 Goldberg is back on SmackDown next. 1047 00:57:10,426 --> 00:57:12,662 [upbeat rock music plays] 1048 00:57:12,729 --> 00:57:16,232 Tonight I'm snuffing out Naomi's glow. 1049 00:57:16,299 --> 00:57:18,034 [laughs] 1050 00:57:19,769 --> 00:57:22,005 [Graves] Charlotte Flair making her intentions known, 1051 00:57:22,071 --> 00:57:24,073 but she's got to do it all on her own, 1052 00:57:24,140 --> 00:57:26,876 because by order of the chairman, Mr. McMahon, 1053 00:57:26,943 --> 00:57:29,612 Sonya Deville cannot lay a hand on Naomi 1054 00:57:29,679 --> 00:57:32,148 as Naomi challenges Charlotte Flair 1055 00:57:32,215 --> 00:57:35,919 for the SmackDown Women's Championship tonight. 1056 00:57:39,455 --> 00:57:41,424 And a week from Saturday, 1057 00:57:41,491 --> 00:57:45,128 the Universal Championship will be on the line, 1058 00:57:45,195 --> 00:57:48,932 an epic showdown many years in the making. 1059 00:57:48,998 --> 00:57:52,202 Quite simply, it can't get much bigger. 1060 00:57:52,268 --> 00:57:55,638 Goldberg, Reigns, Universal Championship. 1061 00:57:55,705 --> 00:57:57,974 Michael Cole caught up with the challenger. 1062 00:58:02,879 --> 00:58:04,314 I know you've got to do your job. 1063 00:58:05,615 --> 00:58:07,450 Don't take this personally. 1064 00:58:08,985 --> 00:58:10,286 I love you like a brother. 1065 00:58:14,090 --> 00:58:17,827 You know, very few people have accomplished 1066 00:58:17,894 --> 00:58:19,262 what you have in this industry. 1067 00:58:19,796 --> 00:58:22,499 Bill, you and I have known each other for many years, 1068 00:58:24,400 --> 00:58:26,035 but there are whisperers out there, 1069 00:58:26,803 --> 00:58:31,441 a lot of people are talking that this may be one comeback too many. 1070 00:58:31,508 --> 00:58:33,443 See, and that's the problem. 1071 00:58:33,509 --> 00:58:35,812 The problem over the past number of years 1072 00:58:35,879 --> 00:58:37,914 is I've listened to a couple of those people, 1073 00:58:39,282 --> 00:58:40,884 and it's taken me out of my game, 1074 00:58:42,886 --> 00:58:44,721 but I turned the page 1075 00:58:44,787 --> 00:58:48,625 and I finally realized that I don't give a damn what anybody thinks. 1076 00:58:50,093 --> 00:58:54,531 Not you, not Roman Reigns, no one. 1077 00:58:55,698 --> 00:58:57,800 So as far as comebacks are concerned, 1078 00:58:59,135 --> 00:59:04,173 this one's going to stick and this one is going to be everlasting, 1079 00:59:04,240 --> 00:59:07,377 and this one will call upon the old Goldberg you remember. 1080 00:59:08,511 --> 00:59:11,047 This match was supposed to take place two years ago 1081 00:59:11,114 --> 00:59:12,749 at WrestleMania and didn't, 1082 00:59:12,815 --> 00:59:15,585 and Roman Reigns said earlier tonight, 1083 00:59:16,786 --> 00:59:20,056 this is much different than it was two years ago. 1084 00:59:20,123 --> 00:59:22,659 It might be different for Roman Reigns, 1085 00:59:22,725 --> 00:59:25,495 he may call himself The Tribal Chief, 1086 00:59:25,562 --> 00:59:28,731 the head of the table, whatever moniker he wants to use, 1087 00:59:28,798 --> 00:59:30,767 with his entourage going in the ring, 1088 00:59:30,833 --> 00:59:35,538 but for me, it ain't changed, I'm still the same Goldberg, 1089 00:59:36,072 --> 00:59:39,075 and he's going to get what he deserves 1090 00:59:39,142 --> 00:59:43,146 because it's been taken-- Yeah, it's two years coming. 1091 00:59:43,212 --> 00:59:45,448 Ten years coming, 15 years coming. 1092 00:59:45,915 --> 00:59:47,417 It's finally going to happen. 1093 00:59:48,184 --> 00:59:52,322 Roman Reigns said that, A, he will make you acknowledge him 1094 00:59:52,388 --> 00:59:54,257 next Saturday at Elimination Chamber, 1095 00:59:54,324 --> 00:59:58,061 and, B, he will Goldberg Goldberg. 1096 00:59:58,795 --> 00:59:59,896 Firstly… 1097 01:00:01,698 --> 01:00:03,533 he must have an extremely short memory, 1098 01:00:03,600 --> 01:00:07,870 because I acknowledged Roman Reigns last week as my next victim. 1099 01:00:09,505 --> 01:00:12,542 What's about to happen at Elimination Chamber 1100 01:00:12,609 --> 01:00:15,078 after I destroy him is he will acknowledge me 1101 01:00:15,144 --> 01:00:16,713 as the new Universal Champion. 1102 01:00:16,779 --> 01:00:21,851 I will take the title and I will walk into the main event at WrestleMania, 1103 01:00:21,918 --> 01:00:26,189 and I will face Brock Lesnar, and his ass will be next. 1104 01:00:26,255 --> 01:00:28,958 As far as Goldberging Goldberg… [chuckles] 1105 01:00:29,025 --> 01:00:30,360 Good luck with that, kid. 1106 01:00:30,426 --> 01:00:33,830 There's only one me, it ain't gonna happen. 1107 01:00:37,066 --> 01:00:38,668 At Elimination Chamber, 1108 01:00:38,735 --> 01:00:41,871 an epic showdown for the Universal Championship awaits, 1109 01:00:41,938 --> 01:00:43,406 Reigns versus Goldberg, 1110 01:00:43,473 --> 01:00:45,742 but before we arrive at Elimination Chamber, 1111 01:00:45,808 --> 01:00:48,378 we've got a championship matchup of our own 1112 01:00:48,444 --> 01:00:51,614 right here tonight on Friday Night SmackDown. 1113 01:00:51,681 --> 01:00:53,750 But we started the show with an announcement 1114 01:00:53,816 --> 01:00:55,885 from WWE official Adam Pearce 1115 01:00:55,952 --> 01:00:59,489 reading his email from the chairman, Mr. McMahon. 1116 01:01:01,891 --> 01:01:04,761 "As for your inappropriate treatment of Naomi, 1117 01:01:04,827 --> 01:01:08,831 you must face the consequences of your actions." 1118 01:01:09,432 --> 01:01:13,136 "You are not to lay a hand on Naomi in any way tonight, 1119 01:01:13,202 --> 01:01:16,372 especially as it pertains to the championship match 1120 01:01:16,439 --> 01:01:18,241 with Charlotte Flair." 1121 01:01:18,708 --> 01:01:21,210 [crowd cheers] 1122 01:01:21,277 --> 01:01:26,315 And it concludes, "If you disobey me… 1123 01:01:28,317 --> 01:01:30,153 your job will be… 1124 01:01:31,187 --> 01:01:35,458 in serious jeopardy." 1125 01:01:35,525 --> 01:01:39,429 [crowd cheers] 1126 01:01:40,163 --> 01:01:41,631 You know, he funny thing is, 1127 01:01:41,698 --> 01:01:45,468 Mr. McMahon said you can't lay a hand on me… 1128 01:01:51,074 --> 01:01:54,811 but he never said I can't lay a hand on you. 1129 01:01:54,877 --> 01:01:57,914 [crowd cheers] 1130 01:02:01,384 --> 01:02:02,552 [Graves] Oof! 1131 01:02:02,618 --> 01:02:05,388 A brazen slap from Naomi 1132 01:02:05,455 --> 01:02:09,225 to her longtime thorn in her side, Sonya Deville. 1133 01:02:09,292 --> 01:02:11,194 It is time to go. 1134 01:02:11,260 --> 01:02:14,764 SmackDown Women's Championship on the line! 1135 01:02:19,669 --> 01:02:21,771 ♪ Bring it to the floor ♪ 1136 01:02:21,838 --> 01:02:24,207 [electronic dance music playing] 1137 01:02:41,324 --> 01:02:43,926 Tonight "The Opportunity" Charlotte Flair 1138 01:02:43,993 --> 01:02:46,896 is going to get a full dose of the glow, 1139 01:02:46,963 --> 01:02:49,132 as her energetic challenger, Naomi, 1140 01:02:49,198 --> 01:02:53,636 momentarily free from the tyranny of Sonya Deville, 1141 01:02:53,703 --> 01:02:57,673 finally gets a fair one-on-one opportunity 1142 01:02:57,740 --> 01:03:01,043 for the SmackDown Women's Championship. 1143 01:03:01,110 --> 01:03:03,579 Charlotte Flair shines brightest 1144 01:03:03,646 --> 01:03:06,582 when the circumstances are the toughest. 1145 01:03:06,649 --> 01:03:08,751 Who wants it more? 1146 01:03:08,818 --> 01:03:13,956 Charlotte Flair, Naomi, SmackDown Women's Title live next. 1147 01:03:17,727 --> 01:03:19,095 [rock music playing] 1148 01:03:19,162 --> 01:03:21,831 [announcer] Here come the cars into the coliseum. 1149 01:03:21,898 --> 01:03:25,968 WWE Superstar Sheamus, you are the honorary starter today. 1150 01:03:26,035 --> 01:03:29,105 There was hype about it, because it is a historic event for NASCAR. 1151 01:03:29,705 --> 01:03:31,407 Here we go. Are you ready for it? 1152 01:03:31,474 --> 01:03:33,376 We're here locked on the coliseum. 1153 01:03:33,442 --> 01:03:35,144 [female announcer] Sheamus in the flag stand. 1154 01:03:35,611 --> 01:03:39,582 Green flag is in the air, and we're racing at the LA Coliseum. 1155 01:03:42,919 --> 01:03:46,622 [Sheamus] If there was a roof on this place, there wouldn't be any after today. 1156 01:03:50,493 --> 01:03:52,028 [Cole] Sheamus had a blast in LA, 1157 01:03:52,094 --> 01:03:54,430 but tonight, Friday Night SmackDown is in New Orleans. 1158 01:03:54,497 --> 01:03:56,332 We are just across the street from the Superdome, 1159 01:03:56,399 --> 01:03:57,867 hosted two WrestleManias, 1160 01:03:57,934 --> 01:04:00,203 and tonight, we're in the home of the New Orleans Pelicans. 1161 01:04:00,269 --> 01:04:02,605 [Graves] One way or another, someone's gonna have to peel me off 1162 01:04:02,672 --> 01:04:06,642 of Bourbon Street tomorrow morning, Cole, but I cannot wait for what's going down 1163 01:04:06,709 --> 01:04:09,812 right here on Friday Night SmackDown next week 1164 01:04:09,879 --> 01:04:13,983 ahead of the epic battle for the Universal Championship. 1165 01:04:14,050 --> 01:04:19,455 The reigning, defending, undisputed Universal Champion, Roman Reigns, 1166 01:04:19,522 --> 01:04:23,459 will go face-to-face with WWE Hall of Famer 1167 01:04:23,526 --> 01:04:26,596 and championship challenger, Goldberg. 1168 01:04:26,662 --> 01:04:28,731 Sami Zayn claims that Shinsuke Nakamura 1169 01:04:28,798 --> 01:04:31,734 has been ducking him for well over a month. 1170 01:04:31,801 --> 01:04:33,736 Well, next week, they finally get it on. 1171 01:04:33,803 --> 01:04:36,472 Nakamura defends the Intercontinental Championship 1172 01:04:36,539 --> 01:04:40,776 against Sami Zayn on Friday Night SmackDown on Fox. 1173 01:04:40,843 --> 01:04:43,846 Meanwhile, championship opportunity for Naomi. 1174 01:04:43,913 --> 01:04:46,949 She battles for the SmackDown Women's Title. 1175 01:04:47,583 --> 01:04:50,486 Is it me or does Naomi seem a little lighter on her feet tonight than usual 1176 01:04:50,553 --> 01:04:52,588 knowing that she doesn't have to worry about Sonya Deville 1177 01:04:52,655 --> 01:04:53,723 creeping up from behind? 1178 01:04:55,024 --> 01:05:00,162 [upbeat rock theme music plays] 1179 01:05:04,400 --> 01:05:09,238 [Cole] As of now, Charlotte Flair is set to defend her championship 1180 01:05:09,305 --> 01:05:13,042 against Ronda Rousey at WrestleMania. 1181 01:05:13,109 --> 01:05:14,877 The question is, Corey, 1182 01:05:14,944 --> 01:05:18,247 will Charlotte be the titleholder come WrestleMania? 1183 01:05:19,215 --> 01:05:20,683 [Graves] If you ask Charlotte Flair, 1184 01:05:20,750 --> 01:05:24,120 there is absolutely no doubt in her mind 1185 01:05:24,186 --> 01:05:28,824 that Charlotte Flair's name will be in the bright lights of Dallas, Texas, 1186 01:05:28,891 --> 01:05:32,662 defending her coveted SmackDown Women's Championship 1187 01:05:32,728 --> 01:05:35,765 against The Baddest Woman on the Planet, 1188 01:05:35,831 --> 01:05:39,302 because, let's be honest, pressure creates diamonds, 1189 01:05:39,368 --> 01:05:41,804 -and no one… -[explosions popping] 1190 01:05:42,805 --> 01:05:45,741 …competes under pressure like Charlotte Flair. 1191 01:05:45,808 --> 01:05:47,743 [Cole] Things will be different tonight for Naomi 1192 01:05:47,810 --> 01:05:50,913 from the last time she met Charlotte Flair because Sonya Deville won't be around. 1193 01:05:50,980 --> 01:05:54,917 Remember, Sonya cannot lay a hand on Naomi here tonight. 1194 01:05:57,186 --> 01:06:01,657 And tonight, Friday Night SmackDown on Fox is sponsored by Progressive insurance. 1195 01:06:01,724 --> 01:06:05,962 Save when you bundle auto, home or motorcycle insurance. 1196 01:06:07,029 --> 01:06:11,934 Charlotte Flair, the 13-time champion set to defend the title. 1197 01:06:13,135 --> 01:06:16,105 Charlotte Flair will defend her SmackDown Women's Championship 1198 01:06:16,172 --> 01:06:18,874 as of now against "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey, 1199 01:06:18,941 --> 01:06:23,713 the woman who outlasted 29 other women in the Royal Rumble match 1200 01:06:23,779 --> 01:06:27,083 to earn the opportunity to face The Opportunity, 1201 01:06:27,149 --> 01:06:32,355 because, WWE Universe, we are all looking at The Opportunity. 1202 01:06:38,494 --> 01:06:39,362 [bell rings] 1203 01:06:40,062 --> 01:06:42,431 [announcer] The following contest scheduled for one fall 1204 01:06:42,498 --> 01:06:47,703 is for the SmackDown Women's Championship! 1205 01:06:47,770 --> 01:06:49,939 [crowd cheers] 1206 01:06:50,006 --> 01:06:57,013 Introducing the challenger, from Orlando, Florida, Naomi! 1207 01:06:57,079 --> 01:07:00,316 [crowd cheers] 1208 01:07:01,751 --> 01:07:03,085 And her opponent, 1209 01:07:03,152 --> 01:07:07,556 she is the SmackDown Women's Champion, 1210 01:07:07,623 --> 01:07:11,394 Charlotte Flair! 1211 01:07:12,628 --> 01:07:15,231 [Cole] Six times in her career, Charlotte Flair 1212 01:07:15,297 --> 01:07:16,866 has held the SmackDown gold. 1213 01:07:16,932 --> 01:07:20,403 She's also been a Tag Team Champion and a winner of the Royal Rumble. 1214 01:07:20,469 --> 01:07:21,537 On the other side of the ring, 1215 01:07:21,604 --> 01:07:24,874 Naomi, a former two-time SmackDown Women's Champion. 1216 01:07:24,940 --> 01:07:28,244 She won the Women's Battle Royal at WrestleMania a couple of years ago, 1217 01:07:28,310 --> 01:07:32,415 and tonight, she has her sights set on the Women's Championship. 1218 01:07:32,481 --> 01:07:35,651 Big fight feel here tonight in New Orleans. 1219 01:07:35,718 --> 01:07:38,954 Charlotte and Naomi, one-on-one for the gold. 1220 01:07:43,225 --> 01:07:46,095 Strategy for the challenger, Corey, Naomi, tonight? 1221 01:07:46,162 --> 01:07:48,197 [Graves] It's so tough to strategize 1222 01:07:48,264 --> 01:07:51,267 against a competitor the caliber of a Charlotte Flair. 1223 01:07:51,333 --> 01:07:53,903 I think Naomi's focus needs to be on herself 1224 01:07:53,969 --> 01:07:55,638 and not make any mistakes, 1225 01:07:55,704 --> 01:07:58,474 because if Naomi makes one slip-up, one error, 1226 01:07:58,541 --> 01:08:01,677 Charlotte Flair will capitalize and make the challenger pay. 1227 01:08:01,744 --> 01:08:04,380 And we talked earlier, Corey, really for the first time in months, 1228 01:08:04,447 --> 01:08:08,451 Naomi is able to finally concentrate on a match one-on-one, 1229 01:08:08,517 --> 01:08:11,520 and not worry about Sonya Deville lurking somewhere in the shadows, 1230 01:08:11,587 --> 01:08:14,356 as Charlotte delivers a shoulder tackle to Naomi. 1231 01:08:15,357 --> 01:08:17,226 At her best, as you mentioned, 1232 01:08:17,293 --> 01:08:20,496 Naomi's been SmackDown Women's Champion twice in the past. 1233 01:08:20,563 --> 01:08:23,032 -Naomi has the ability to do so. -Oh! 1234 01:08:23,632 --> 01:08:29,004 But Charlotte Flair for my money is just unbeatable right now. 1235 01:08:29,071 --> 01:08:30,773 Naomi now with a kip-up. 1236 01:08:30,840 --> 01:08:32,341 Charlotte was not expecting that. 1237 01:08:32,408 --> 01:08:33,275 Really? 1238 01:08:33,342 --> 01:08:35,744 One thing about Naomi, she oozes confidence, 1239 01:08:35,811 --> 01:08:37,279 she's not going to back down. 1240 01:08:37,346 --> 01:08:41,417 And Naomi one of the most athletic women in the history of WWE. 1241 01:08:41,484 --> 01:08:45,387 [Graves] The champion's disoriented in the moment, Naomi needs to capitalize. 1242 01:08:46,689 --> 01:08:48,791 [Cole] Charlotte now whipped across the ring. 1243 01:08:48,858 --> 01:08:51,126 Up over the top, lands on the apron. 1244 01:08:51,193 --> 01:08:53,395 Naomi just caught her, just barely, 1245 01:08:53,462 --> 01:08:55,931 but enough to cause Charlotte to lose her balance, 1246 01:08:55,998 --> 01:08:57,900 fall off the apron to the floor. 1247 01:08:57,967 --> 01:09:00,269 Naomi now to the outside! 1248 01:09:00,336 --> 01:09:01,670 And Charlotte taken down. 1249 01:09:01,737 --> 01:09:04,573 Can Naomi win the SmackDown Women's Title? 1250 01:09:04,640 --> 01:09:07,276 [crowd cheers] 1251 01:09:09,478 --> 01:09:13,616 Big-time championship match here tonight on Friday Night SmackDown on Fox as well. 1252 01:09:13,682 --> 01:09:15,751 Charlotte, the current SmackDown Women's Champion, 1253 01:09:15,818 --> 01:09:20,156 defending against Naomi, and Charlotte is taking control of this match. 1254 01:09:20,222 --> 01:09:24,460 [Graves] Charlotte Flair absolutely dominating the challenger at the moment. 1255 01:09:24,527 --> 01:09:26,695 Naomi has shown flashes of brilliance, 1256 01:09:26,762 --> 01:09:30,099 but each time they've been extinguished by the champion. 1257 01:09:30,866 --> 01:09:32,501 [Cole] Naomi creating some space, 1258 01:09:32,568 --> 01:09:35,304 and looking, perhaps, to fight back into this matchup. 1259 01:09:35,371 --> 01:09:37,573 [Graves] I guarantee you, nobody's watching this matchup 1260 01:09:37,640 --> 01:09:40,142 more closely than Ronda Rousey, 1261 01:09:40,209 --> 01:09:42,711 who made her intentions known for WrestleMania 1262 01:09:42,778 --> 01:09:44,346 to challenge Charlotte Flair. 1263 01:09:44,413 --> 01:09:47,383 It could very well be Naomi in Dallas. 1264 01:09:47,449 --> 01:09:49,351 -Off the top rope. Crossbody! -Oh! 1265 01:09:49,418 --> 01:09:51,787 Caught Charlotte, lateral press for the win, 1266 01:09:51,854 --> 01:09:53,422 and a kick-out at two! 1267 01:09:53,489 --> 01:09:56,025 [Graves] Naomi caught the champion off guard, 1268 01:09:56,091 --> 01:10:00,596 and Charlotte Flair very nearly became former SmackDown Women's Champion. 1269 01:10:00,663 --> 01:10:03,866 [Cole] And now Charlotte, the 13-time champ is in trouble. 1270 01:10:03,933 --> 01:10:05,935 Oh, and an elbow catches Naomi. 1271 01:10:06,001 --> 01:10:07,469 That'll break the waist lock. 1272 01:10:08,137 --> 01:10:11,974 Naomi off the second rope. Charlotte able to drive her to the mat. 1273 01:10:12,808 --> 01:10:15,511 Cover by the champion to retain. 1274 01:10:15,578 --> 01:10:18,414 Shoulders down, and a kick-out. 1275 01:10:20,616 --> 01:10:23,352 [Graves] A seamless transition from Charlotte Flair, 1276 01:10:23,419 --> 01:10:25,487 driving the challenger face-first. 1277 01:10:25,554 --> 01:10:27,756 Let's take a look at the athleticism of Naomi. 1278 01:10:27,823 --> 01:10:32,962 Moments ago, soaring through the sky, taking down Flair, 1279 01:10:34,730 --> 01:10:37,900 but Charlotte Flair would turn it back around with a-- Oh! 1280 01:10:37,967 --> 01:10:40,569 Vicious fistful of hair, 1281 01:10:40,636 --> 01:10:44,673 and now the champion right where she belongs, in control. 1282 01:10:44,740 --> 01:10:49,044 [Cole] Charlotte is just neutralizing Naomi here. 1283 01:10:49,845 --> 01:10:51,647 The referee, Dan Engler, right there, 1284 01:10:51,714 --> 01:10:54,049 checking on whether or not Naomi will tap out. 1285 01:10:54,116 --> 01:10:54,950 [Graves] This is smart. 1286 01:10:55,017 --> 01:10:57,519 Charlotte knows that if she slows the pace down a little bit, 1287 01:10:57,586 --> 01:10:58,721 it is to her benefit. 1288 01:10:58,787 --> 01:11:01,857 Naomi likes to push the pace, make things fast. 1289 01:11:03,259 --> 01:11:06,695 [Cole] Sending Naomi halfway across the ring, and a kip-up by Charlotte. 1290 01:11:08,297 --> 01:11:11,500 And The Opportunity is taking over. 1291 01:11:12,167 --> 01:11:14,570 [Graves] A truly, impressive, physical specimen. 1292 01:11:17,106 --> 01:11:18,073 [Cole] Oh, nobody home. 1293 01:11:18,140 --> 01:11:19,408 Naomi able to scoot out of the way, 1294 01:11:19,475 --> 01:11:23,612 and a kick right to the back of the knee, the hamstring of Charlotte Flair. 1295 01:11:23,679 --> 01:11:25,347 [Graves] And a Jawbreaker from the challenger. 1296 01:11:25,414 --> 01:11:26,682 [Cole] Naomi rallying. 1297 01:11:26,749 --> 01:11:29,451 Cover now on the champ. Kick-out at two. 1298 01:11:30,019 --> 01:11:31,854 Another takedown by Naomi. 1299 01:11:31,920 --> 01:11:33,722 Jackknife cover, perhaps. 1300 01:11:33,789 --> 01:11:35,257 And, ooh, Charlotte able to… 1301 01:11:35,958 --> 01:11:38,961 -get out of that predicament. -Great power from the champion. 1302 01:11:39,028 --> 01:11:40,663 And now went for a backslide. 1303 01:11:41,497 --> 01:11:42,865 Oh, what a chop! 1304 01:11:45,968 --> 01:11:48,437 [Graves] Sharp Knife Edge Chops from Charlotte Flair, 1305 01:11:48,504 --> 01:11:50,506 has the challenger rocked. 1306 01:11:53,075 --> 01:11:54,476 [Cole] Oh, backbreaker! 1307 01:11:54,543 --> 01:11:56,645 Knee to the spine. Cover. 1308 01:11:56,712 --> 01:12:00,082 Wraps both legs, and a kick-out by Naomi. 1309 01:12:00,749 --> 01:12:02,651 Now Charlotte a bit frustrated. 1310 01:12:06,522 --> 01:12:10,225 [Graves] Take a look at this power from Charlotte Flair. 1311 01:12:10,292 --> 01:12:16,532 Tilt-a-Whirl Backbreaker, had to hurt Naomi in a bad, bad way. 1312 01:12:18,000 --> 01:12:19,902 What is Charlotte Flair looking for here? 1313 01:12:19,968 --> 01:12:23,138 Dragging Naomi to the ring post. 1314 01:12:24,173 --> 01:12:27,776 [Cole] Now the viciousness of Charlotte Flair comes into play. 1315 01:12:27,843 --> 01:12:31,613 [Graves] Charlotte's focusing her attack on the lower back of the challenger. 1316 01:12:32,681 --> 01:12:34,183 This is the type of aggression 1317 01:12:34,249 --> 01:12:36,852 that separates Charlotte Flair from the rest of the pack. 1318 01:12:36,919 --> 01:12:40,522 This is why Charlotte Flair belongs in the main event, 1319 01:12:40,589 --> 01:12:42,958 in the bright lights, for the championships, 1320 01:12:43,025 --> 01:12:44,393 with the championships. 1321 01:12:44,460 --> 01:12:46,862 [Cole] The reason that she is, perhaps, the greatest ever 1322 01:12:46,929 --> 01:12:49,898 when it comes to Women's Champions here in WWE, 1323 01:12:49,965 --> 01:12:52,167 but Naomi is not going to give up that easily. 1324 01:12:53,736 --> 01:12:55,070 Tremendous heart here 1325 01:12:55,137 --> 01:12:57,906 from the former two-time SmackDown Women's Champion. 1326 01:13:00,709 --> 01:13:04,813 Oh, Naomi caught Charlotte and stunned the champ! 1327 01:13:04,880 --> 01:13:07,015 [Graves] Naomi making the climb to the top rope. 1328 01:13:09,752 --> 01:13:11,687 [Cole] Up top, Naomi. 1329 01:13:11,754 --> 01:13:13,689 Oh, look at this. Is it enough off the Blockbuster? 1330 01:13:13,756 --> 01:13:15,290 Cover now, to win the championship. 1331 01:13:15,357 --> 01:13:17,259 Hook of the leg on Charlotte for the win! 1332 01:13:17,326 --> 01:13:19,361 Almost had her. Two and a half! 1333 01:13:19,995 --> 01:13:21,597 [Graves] My goodness. 1334 01:13:23,799 --> 01:13:27,336 The WWE Universe on their feet. 1335 01:13:30,239 --> 01:13:35,310 Take a look at this spectacular athleticism by the challenger, Naomi. 1336 01:13:35,377 --> 01:13:38,313 Landing the Blockbuster perfectly, 1337 01:13:38,380 --> 01:13:42,351 but the champion with just a little too much left in the tank. 1338 01:13:42,418 --> 01:13:45,187 [Cole] And now Naomi has to regroup, 1339 01:13:45,254 --> 01:13:47,756 stay focused, the champ's in trouble. 1340 01:13:47,823 --> 01:13:50,259 [Graves] Note the instinct of Charlotte Flair, 1341 01:13:50,325 --> 01:13:53,629 the champion realizing that she can't be pinned or submitted 1342 01:13:53,695 --> 01:13:55,297 underneath the bottom rope, 1343 01:13:55,364 --> 01:13:58,133 instinctively rolling away from her opponent. 1344 01:14:00,369 --> 01:14:03,806 And now Naomi driven into the steps by Charlotte, 1345 01:14:03,872 --> 01:14:06,842 and just like that the champ is back in it! 1346 01:14:07,543 --> 01:14:10,412 Title match rolls on, live on Fox. 1347 01:14:15,017 --> 01:14:16,785 Will Charlotte Flair retain 1348 01:14:16,852 --> 01:14:19,621 or will Naomi become the new SmackDown Women's Champion? 1349 01:14:19,688 --> 01:14:23,525 We find out here tonight live on Friday Night SmackDown on Fox. 1350 01:14:23,592 --> 01:14:24,560 Charlotte in control. 1351 01:14:24,626 --> 01:14:27,629 Naomi trying desperately to rally. 1352 01:14:28,330 --> 01:14:34,036 [Graves] No doubt about it, Ronda Rousey watching this match incredibly closely. 1353 01:14:34,102 --> 01:14:36,939 [Cole] Because remember, Ronda Rousey last week decided she wanted to challenge 1354 01:14:37,005 --> 01:14:40,108 for the SmackDown Women's Championship and Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania. 1355 01:14:40,175 --> 01:14:43,278 Those plans would change if Naomi wins here tonight. 1356 01:14:43,345 --> 01:14:48,517 Rousey, of course, winning that right by winning the Women's Royal Rumble. 1357 01:14:50,085 --> 01:14:55,023 Right now, Charlotte Flair, the deep rear chin lock on the challenger, Naomi, 1358 01:14:55,090 --> 01:14:59,094 who the WWE Universe here in New Orleans is trying to will back into this fight. 1359 01:14:59,161 --> 01:15:02,231 [Cole] And Naomi creates some space. 1360 01:15:05,434 --> 01:15:08,070 -Naomi escapes out the back side. -Lands on her feet. 1361 01:15:08,136 --> 01:15:09,638 Oh, and there's the cover on Charlotte 1362 01:15:09,705 --> 01:15:12,908 to win the Women's Championship, and a kick-out. 1363 01:15:12,975 --> 01:15:14,776 [Graves] Charlotte went to the well once too often, 1364 01:15:14,843 --> 01:15:17,212 attempted the same Tilt-a-Whirl Backbreaker. 1365 01:15:17,279 --> 01:15:18,547 Naomi now with the momentum. 1366 01:15:18,614 --> 01:15:20,282 Yes, using the springboard off the second rope, 1367 01:15:20,349 --> 01:15:21,717 delivering a kick to Charlotte. 1368 01:15:21,783 --> 01:15:22,718 Into the cover again. 1369 01:15:22,784 --> 01:15:24,987 For the championship, and a win for Naomi, 1370 01:15:25,053 --> 01:15:28,724 and a kick-out by Charlotte at two, another near fall. 1371 01:15:30,392 --> 01:15:34,429 Charlotte being taken to the limit here tonight by Naomi. 1372 01:15:34,496 --> 01:15:36,932 [Graves] This is where we'll find out what Naomi's truly made of. 1373 01:15:36,999 --> 01:15:38,567 This deep into the matchup, 1374 01:15:38,634 --> 01:15:41,603 Naomi needs to find a way to keep her foot on the gas pedal, 1375 01:15:41,670 --> 01:15:44,406 to keep applying pressure to the champion. 1376 01:15:46,208 --> 01:15:49,011 [crowd chanting for Naomi] 1377 01:15:49,077 --> 01:15:52,381 [Cole] The WWE Universe in New Orleans 1378 01:15:52,447 --> 01:15:55,984 trying to help Naomi somehow pull it out in this match 1379 01:15:56,051 --> 01:15:58,587 against "The Opportunity" Charlotte Flair. 1380 01:15:59,488 --> 01:16:01,423 [Graves] Naomi now looking for something big, 1381 01:16:01,490 --> 01:16:03,859 drives the champion face-first, middle turnbuckle. 1382 01:16:03,926 --> 01:16:06,995 [Cole] And that could be it. Naomi looking to head up to the top rope. 1383 01:16:07,062 --> 01:16:09,131 Is this enough to put Charlotte away? 1384 01:16:09,197 --> 01:16:11,199 Could this be Naomi's moment? 1385 01:16:13,769 --> 01:16:15,871 -Naomi… -Charlotte ducks underneath. 1386 01:16:15,938 --> 01:16:18,840 Naomi rolls through, and Charlotte-- 1387 01:16:18,907 --> 01:16:21,410 Oh, look at the power of Charlotte Flair. 1388 01:16:21,476 --> 01:16:24,913 Oh, planting Naomi off the bomb. Cover. 1389 01:16:24,980 --> 01:16:27,950 Almost had her, and a kick-out at two. 1390 01:16:29,551 --> 01:16:33,388 [Graves] Naomi absolutely will not give up, 1391 01:16:33,455 --> 01:16:36,191 but the same can be said for Charlotte Flair 1392 01:16:36,258 --> 01:16:39,995 as we take another look at the power possessed by the champion. 1393 01:16:40,062 --> 01:16:42,798 Naomi wanted a headscissors of some sort, 1394 01:16:42,864 --> 01:16:46,935 but got spiked for her efforts by The Opportunity. 1395 01:16:48,303 --> 01:16:50,439 [Cole] Now Charlotte looks to regroup, wondering, 1396 01:16:50,505 --> 01:16:53,575 "What do I need to do to put Naomi away?" 1397 01:16:53,642 --> 01:16:56,345 Naomi just trying to fight back and stay in this match. 1398 01:16:56,411 --> 01:16:59,448 [Graves] This matchup is taking everything out of both women. 1399 01:16:59,514 --> 01:17:01,917 Could this be Naomi's night 1400 01:17:01,984 --> 01:17:06,054 or does Charlotte Flair have what it takes to finish the job? 1401 01:17:08,156 --> 01:17:12,127 [Cole] Charlotte looking to drag Naomi back to the center of the ring. 1402 01:17:13,562 --> 01:17:16,331 Look at the malice in the eyes of the champion. 1403 01:17:18,033 --> 01:17:21,470 Now laughing about what she just did to Naomi. 1404 01:17:22,871 --> 01:17:26,141 Is WrestleMania in Charlotte Flair's future 1405 01:17:26,208 --> 01:17:28,377 as the SmackDown Women's Champion? 1406 01:17:28,443 --> 01:17:31,146 Charlotte looking to climb to the top rope. 1407 01:17:31,213 --> 01:17:32,447 I can't help but think Charlotte 1408 01:17:32,514 --> 01:17:34,950 may be taking a little too much time to make the climb. 1409 01:17:35,017 --> 01:17:37,119 Went for the moonsault, landed on her feet but-- 1410 01:17:37,185 --> 01:17:39,755 Oh, almost caught Naomi, but knees are up by Naomi! 1411 01:17:39,821 --> 01:17:42,057 -Now Naomi with an opportunity. -Rearview. 1412 01:17:42,124 --> 01:17:45,427 Cover for the win, new champion on SmackDown, 1413 01:17:45,494 --> 01:17:46,928 and Charlotte kicked out! 1414 01:17:47,462 --> 01:17:49,931 The emotion in the eyes of Naomi. 1415 01:17:49,998 --> 01:17:51,833 She thought she won. 1416 01:17:52,634 --> 01:17:56,805 [Graves] Everyone in New Orleans thought the exact same thing, Cole. 1417 01:17:56,872 --> 01:18:00,509 Charlotte Flair went for the moonsault, readjusted, 1418 01:18:00,575 --> 01:18:03,011 still found the knees of the challenger, 1419 01:18:03,078 --> 01:18:04,913 and boom, Rearview, 1420 01:18:04,980 --> 01:18:08,517 a maneuver that has won Naomi many matches in her career, 1421 01:18:08,583 --> 01:18:11,119 nearly made her SmackDown Women's Champion. 1422 01:18:11,186 --> 01:18:14,589 [Cole] Naomi's facial expressions right now, absolutely incredible. 1423 01:18:14,656 --> 01:18:18,693 She was almost in tears as she realized Charlotte Flair was done, 1424 01:18:18,760 --> 01:18:21,063 that she was going to win the Women's Championship, 1425 01:18:21,129 --> 01:18:23,398 and now Naomi realizing she's got another chance. 1426 01:18:23,465 --> 01:18:25,801 And Naomi now looking for the split-legged moonsault. 1427 01:18:25,867 --> 01:18:28,203 Oh, the knees up this time for Charlotte. 1428 01:18:28,270 --> 01:18:31,039 And Charlotte rolls up Naomi to retain the title, 1429 01:18:31,106 --> 01:18:32,774 and Naomi kicks out again! 1430 01:18:35,377 --> 01:18:36,478 Naomi will land on her feet. 1431 01:18:36,545 --> 01:18:40,916 -From behind, the full nelson. -Oh, does she have her? 1432 01:18:41,917 --> 01:18:45,454 Naomi's going to win the championship right here! Charlotte just kicks out! 1433 01:18:45,520 --> 01:18:47,956 What a sequence in this matchup. 1434 01:18:48,023 --> 01:18:50,258 [Graves] Unbelievable. 1435 01:18:53,662 --> 01:18:56,732 What an effort by both of these women. 1436 01:18:58,066 --> 01:19:01,570 Naomi pushing the champion to her limits. 1437 01:19:01,636 --> 01:19:05,006 [Cole] This has been an incredible performance by the challenger, Naomi, 1438 01:19:05,073 --> 01:19:07,309 here tonight on Friday Night SmackDown. 1439 01:19:08,110 --> 01:19:11,279 [Graves] Isn't it amazing what Naomi can accomplish with a clear head? 1440 01:19:11,346 --> 01:19:13,181 [Cole] Oh, and Charlotte face-first again. 1441 01:19:13,248 --> 01:19:14,883 For an opportunity at the title. 1442 01:19:14,950 --> 01:19:16,151 Shoulders down-- 1443 01:19:16,218 --> 01:19:19,454 Oh God, almost had her, another near fall at two and a half. 1444 01:19:19,521 --> 01:19:24,493 [Graves] Naomi may have won this match had it not taken that extra second 1445 01:19:24,559 --> 01:19:27,929 to readjust to ensure that Charlotte's shoulders were down. 1446 01:19:28,864 --> 01:19:32,067 This is innovative offense by the challenger, 1447 01:19:32,134 --> 01:19:34,536 spiking Charlotte face-first, 1448 01:19:34,603 --> 01:19:38,740 but that momentary hesitation that was necessary. 1449 01:19:38,807 --> 01:19:42,310 Naomi had to ensure that both of the champion's shoulders were down, 1450 01:19:42,377 --> 01:19:44,012 but, in this instance, it cost her. 1451 01:19:44,079 --> 01:19:46,414 Imagine what's going through the mind of both of these women, 1452 01:19:46,481 --> 01:19:47,516 can't put one another away. 1453 01:19:47,582 --> 01:19:49,918 Who's going to win the SmackDown Women's Champion-- 1454 01:19:49,985 --> 01:19:51,386 Got her! 1455 01:19:51,453 --> 01:19:56,925 Hooks the leg for the title for a third time, and again, Charlotte kicks out! 1456 01:19:56,992 --> 01:19:58,226 Are you kidding me? 1457 01:19:58,827 --> 01:20:02,564 [Graves] Charlotte Flair refusing to give up. 1458 01:20:02,631 --> 01:20:06,168 Naomi has unleashed an onslaught of offense against-- 1459 01:20:06,234 --> 01:20:09,404 And look at the emotions, Corey, pouring from the face of Naomi. 1460 01:20:09,471 --> 01:20:10,772 She's an emotional mess. 1461 01:20:10,839 --> 01:20:12,474 Again, into the cover on Charlotte, 1462 01:20:12,541 --> 01:20:14,376 who gets her long leg on the bottom rope. 1463 01:20:14,442 --> 01:20:15,744 [Graves] A resourceful champion, 1464 01:20:15,811 --> 01:20:19,881 always knowing where she's at in the ring at any given moment. 1465 01:20:19,948 --> 01:20:24,653 One of many reasons why Charlotte Flair always belongs in the main event, 1466 01:20:24,719 --> 01:20:28,290 why Charlotte Flair seems to always be Women's Champion, 1467 01:20:28,356 --> 01:20:29,658 because she's that good. 1468 01:20:30,592 --> 01:20:33,628 [Cole] And now Naomi hung up on the top rope by Charlotte Flair. 1469 01:20:33,695 --> 01:20:35,297 Charlotte back into the ring. 1470 01:20:36,431 --> 01:20:38,500 Went for the Big Boot, Naomi able to sidestep, 1471 01:20:38,567 --> 01:20:40,969 and now Naomi unleashing with forearms to Charlotte. 1472 01:20:41,036 --> 01:20:44,172 What a fight being put up here tonight by Naomi. 1473 01:20:44,239 --> 01:20:46,842 [Graves] Relentless is the challenger. 1474 01:20:46,908 --> 01:20:49,477 [Cole] Oh, and now Charlotte grabbing a handful of hair. 1475 01:20:49,544 --> 01:20:50,712 Naomi makes her pay. 1476 01:20:50,779 --> 01:20:52,480 [Graves] Charlotte was rocked for the moment. 1477 01:20:52,547 --> 01:20:55,083 [Cole] Went for the Rearview again. Though Charlotte from behind! 1478 01:20:55,150 --> 01:20:58,787 Chop Block from behind, and now the Natural Selection! 1479 01:20:58,853 --> 01:21:00,856 And Charlotte shoots the half. 1480 01:21:00,922 --> 01:21:03,291 Cover now on Naomi for the win. 1481 01:21:03,358 --> 01:21:06,127 -Charlotte Flair retains the championship. -[bell rings] 1482 01:21:06,194 --> 01:21:07,929 [Charlotte Flair's music plays] 1483 01:21:07,996 --> 01:21:14,436 [announcer] Here is your winner, and still SmackDown Women's Champion, 1484 01:21:14,502 --> 01:21:18,373 -Charlotte Flair! -[Cole] What a freaking match. 1485 01:21:18,440 --> 01:21:20,375 [Graves] What a match indeed. 1486 01:21:20,442 --> 01:21:23,812 An incredible effort by Naomi in defeat, 1487 01:21:23,879 --> 01:21:27,015 but another reminder from Charlotte Flair 1488 01:21:27,082 --> 01:21:29,451 why she is The Opportunity, 1489 01:21:29,517 --> 01:21:31,519 why she is SmackDown Women's Champion. 1490 01:21:31,586 --> 01:21:35,490 [Cole] Oh, look at WWE official, Sonya Deville. 1491 01:21:39,961 --> 01:21:42,364 Aw, did you lose? 1492 01:21:42,430 --> 01:21:43,865 Did you lose? 1493 01:21:43,932 --> 01:21:46,468 [indistinct chatter] 1494 01:21:46,534 --> 01:21:51,239 You'll never be the Women's Champion, ever. 1495 01:21:52,641 --> 01:21:56,044 [Cole] You can't blame Naomi. Sonya Deville got in her face, 1496 01:21:56,111 --> 01:21:58,046 and now Naomi unleashing on Deville, 1497 01:21:58,113 --> 01:22:00,215 and from behind, Charlotte Flair. 1498 01:22:00,282 --> 01:22:03,818 -[Graves] Deville… -[Cole] Oh, and a Big Boot. 1499 01:22:05,520 --> 01:22:07,822 [Graves] This is just uncalled for by Sonya Deville. 1500 01:22:07,889 --> 01:22:09,024 The match is over. 1501 01:22:09,090 --> 01:22:11,826 [Cole] Well, she's also a WWE official, Corey. 1502 01:22:11,893 --> 01:22:13,295 -["Bad Reputation" plays] -Uh-oh. 1503 01:22:13,361 --> 01:22:14,796 [Cole] Wait just a minute. 1504 01:22:17,999 --> 01:22:21,102 "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey. 1505 01:22:21,169 --> 01:22:23,972 Making a beeline to the champion. 1506 01:22:24,039 --> 01:22:26,374 First after Deville, and now to Charlotte Flair. 1507 01:22:27,008 --> 01:22:29,577 The Baddest Woman on the Planet unloading. 1508 01:22:30,312 --> 01:22:33,114 [Graves] Ronda swinging at anything that moves. 1509 01:22:33,181 --> 01:22:35,383 That wasn't a bright decision, Sonya. 1510 01:22:37,819 --> 01:22:40,188 -Hey, Sonya's got a bad arm. -Yeah, right. 1511 01:22:40,255 --> 01:22:42,324 [Cole] How about a sling for the other one? 1512 01:22:43,124 --> 01:22:46,328 And Charlotte Flair dragging Deville to safety. 1513 01:22:46,394 --> 01:22:48,964 [crowd boos] 1514 01:22:49,898 --> 01:22:54,836 And remember, Deville was not allowed to interfere during the matchup. 1515 01:22:54,903 --> 01:22:57,939 Sonya's physical altercation came afterwards, 1516 01:22:58,473 --> 01:23:02,510 and was answered by Charlotte Flair's WrestleMania opponent, 1517 01:23:02,577 --> 01:23:04,179 The Baddest Woman on the Planet. 1518 01:23:05,080 --> 01:23:07,215 Thanks for joining us, everybody, here tonight 1519 01:23:07,282 --> 01:23:10,819 on Friday Night SmackDown from New Orleans. 1520 01:23:10,885 --> 01:23:13,421 ["Bad Reputation" continues playing] 1521 01:23:13,488 --> 01:23:16,224 ♪ I don't give a damn 'Bout my reputation ♪ ia opponent,