1 00:00:01,034 --> 00:00:04,537 [WWE intro music plays] 2 00:00:04,604 --> 00:00:05,705 [Cena] Then. 3 00:00:07,073 --> 00:00:08,375 -[Flair] Woo! -[glass shatters] 4 00:00:08,441 --> 00:00:10,443 [The Rock] If you smell… 5 00:00:10,510 --> 00:00:12,178 -[bell tolls] -[Cena] Now. 6 00:00:14,948 --> 00:00:17,050 -♪ The King of Kings ♪ -♪ You can't see me ♪ 7 00:00:17,117 --> 00:00:18,418 [Cena] Forever. 8 00:00:23,089 --> 00:00:24,457 Together. 9 00:00:32,732 --> 00:00:35,101 [Cole] Glasgow Kiss. Reigns on his feet. 10 00:00:36,936 --> 00:00:39,739 -Spear by McIntyre! -[crowd roars] 11 00:00:39,806 --> 00:00:42,308 And McIntyre feels it. 12 00:00:42,375 --> 00:00:46,479 Sixty-two-thousand-plus feel it. The end of the reign. 13 00:00:46,546 --> 00:00:48,748 -Claymore! -[crowd roars] 14 00:00:48,815 --> 00:00:52,018 We're gonna crown a brand new champion. 15 00:00:52,085 --> 00:00:53,653 [crowd] One, two… 16 00:00:53,720 --> 00:00:55,388 -[spluttering] -[crowd groans] 17 00:00:56,056 --> 00:00:58,625 [Cole] Somebody just yanked the official out of the ring. 18 00:00:58,691 --> 00:01:01,528 McIntyre was gonna win. Oh my God. 19 00:01:02,195 --> 00:01:03,396 [Graves] That's-- 20 00:01:04,531 --> 00:01:07,867 [Cole] Corey, that is Solo Sikoa, 21 00:01:07,934 --> 00:01:10,370 The Usos' younger brother. 22 00:01:10,437 --> 00:01:13,273 [Graves] The Street Champion, the meanest of the bunch. 23 00:01:13,339 --> 00:01:16,309 [Cole] The NXT stand-out. Roman Reigns' cousin. 24 00:01:16,376 --> 00:01:18,812 Another member of the Anoa'i family. 25 00:01:20,013 --> 00:01:23,917 [Graves] Well, McIntyre's had enough, but Solo hangs Drew across the top-- 26 00:01:23,983 --> 00:01:26,953 -[Cole] Spear by Reigns! -[crowd boos] 27 00:01:27,020 --> 00:01:29,189 The cover by Roman. 28 00:01:29,956 --> 00:01:32,459 -[crowd] One, two… -[Cole] Thanks to The Bloodline… 29 00:01:32,525 --> 00:01:33,460 …three. 30 00:01:33,526 --> 00:01:36,296 -[bell rings] -…Roman Reigns retains the title. 31 00:01:36,362 --> 00:01:41,201 -["Head of the Table" playing] -[Irvin] Here is your winner and still 32 00:01:41,267 --> 00:01:48,274 the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, 33 00:01:48,808 --> 00:01:53,313 Roman Reigns! 34 00:01:53,379 --> 00:01:55,982 [Cole] You had to know Roman had something up his sleeve. 35 00:01:56,049 --> 00:01:58,485 [Graves] When it comes to The Bloodline, 36 00:01:58,551 --> 00:02:01,855 they are as deep as they are dangerous. 37 00:02:05,658 --> 00:02:07,127 [music fades] 38 00:02:08,695 --> 00:02:10,430 ♪ Are you ready? ♪ 39 00:02:10,497 --> 00:02:12,999 -[crowd cheers] -["Are You Ready" by AC/DC playing] 40 00:02:13,066 --> 00:02:16,269 [Cole] Fresh off a breathtaking Clash at the Castle, 41 00:02:16,336 --> 00:02:20,206 we welcome you to the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. 42 00:02:20,273 --> 00:02:24,077 This is Friday Night SmackDown on Fox, 43 00:02:24,144 --> 00:02:26,546 sponsored tonight by Progressive, 44 00:02:26,613 --> 00:02:31,017 a triple threat of protection with home, auto, and more. 45 00:02:31,918 --> 00:02:33,720 Hey, everybody, at ringside, I'm Michael Cole. 46 00:02:33,786 --> 00:02:36,789 Normally Pat McAfee would be my partner, but in case you haven't heard, 47 00:02:36,856 --> 00:02:40,160 Pat is fulfilling football obligations for the next couple of months. 48 00:02:40,226 --> 00:02:41,861 He'll be back toward the end of the year. 49 00:02:41,928 --> 00:02:45,565 So, joining me now, tonight, Corey Graves from Monday Night Raw. 50 00:02:45,632 --> 00:02:46,566 Welcome, partner. 51 00:02:46,633 --> 00:02:48,568 While McAfee's having fun back in college, 52 00:02:48,635 --> 00:02:51,237 I'm here to tell you the truth and look fine doing it. 53 00:02:51,304 --> 00:02:53,540 I cannot wait for Friday Night SmackDown. 54 00:02:54,841 --> 00:02:57,043 Let's get underway here tonight… 55 00:02:57,110 --> 00:03:00,680 ["Hellfire" plays] 56 00:03:02,982 --> 00:03:05,852 …because it's Fight Night! 57 00:03:10,290 --> 00:03:13,593 -[fireworks] -[crowd boos and cheers] 58 00:03:13,660 --> 00:03:14,661 [bell rings] 59 00:03:14,727 --> 00:03:18,665 [Irvin] The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall. 60 00:03:18,731 --> 00:03:22,168 Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Sheamus, 61 00:03:22,702 --> 00:03:28,174 Ridge Holland and Butch, The Brawling Brutes. 62 00:03:28,241 --> 00:03:31,578 [Cole] Uh, Sheamus was involved in a war this past Saturday 63 00:03:31,644 --> 00:03:33,646 at Clash at the Castle with Gunther. 64 00:03:33,713 --> 00:03:36,416 More on that in just a moment as we get set 65 00:03:36,482 --> 00:03:39,319 for this six-man tag team matchup. 66 00:03:39,385 --> 00:03:43,890 But what a night here tonight on Friday Night SmackDown! 67 00:03:46,025 --> 00:03:49,395 The man who saved Roman Reigns' championship, 68 00:03:49,462 --> 00:03:50,597 Roman Reigns' cousin, 69 00:03:50,663 --> 00:03:54,033 The Usos' younger brother, Solo Sikoa is here. 70 00:03:54,100 --> 00:03:57,036 Officially joins The Bloodline tonight. 71 00:03:57,103 --> 00:04:00,907 [Graves] And Monday night on Raw, we all witnessed the stunning return 72 00:04:00,974 --> 00:04:04,277 of The Monster Among Men, Braun Strowman. 73 00:04:04,344 --> 00:04:07,747 The Strowman Express returns tonight to SmackDown. 74 00:04:07,814 --> 00:04:09,616 [Cole] And who will face Liv Morgan 75 00:04:09,682 --> 00:04:13,253 for the SmackDown Women's Championship next month at Extreme Rules? 76 00:04:13,319 --> 00:04:15,088 We figure it out tonight. 77 00:04:15,154 --> 00:04:20,126 We have a Fatal 5-Way Elimination Match live on SmackDown. 78 00:04:23,363 --> 00:04:25,465 ["Symphony No. 9 In E Minor" playing] 79 00:04:25,531 --> 00:04:27,000 [crowd boos] 80 00:04:32,171 --> 00:04:33,406 ♪ Gunther ♪ 81 00:04:33,473 --> 00:04:35,341 ["Prepare to Fight" playing] 82 00:04:35,408 --> 00:04:37,744 ♪ Der General… ♪ 83 00:04:37,810 --> 00:04:39,412 [Irvin] And their opponents, 84 00:04:39,479 --> 00:04:42,949 the Intercontinental Champion Gunther, 85 00:04:43,016 --> 00:04:46,753 Ludwig Kaiser, and Giovanni Vinci, 86 00:04:46,819 --> 00:04:49,889 Imperium. 87 00:04:49,956 --> 00:04:52,959 [Cole] Well, Corey, for fans who are not familiar with Imperium, 88 00:04:53,026 --> 00:04:56,929 get set to watch a very dominating and intimidating, 89 00:04:56,996 --> 00:04:59,799 a fearless tag team group. 90 00:04:59,866 --> 00:05:02,602 [Graves] A newly reunited Imperium. 91 00:05:02,669 --> 00:05:05,805 We witnessed it go down at Clash at the Castle. 92 00:05:05,872 --> 00:05:07,407 On the left of your screen, 93 00:05:07,473 --> 00:05:10,176 Giovanni Vinci, the missing piece 94 00:05:10,243 --> 00:05:13,680 who somehow makes the Intercontinental Champion Gunther 95 00:05:13,746 --> 00:05:16,549 even more dangerous than he already was. 96 00:05:18,284 --> 00:05:23,423 [Cole] The Brawling Brutes cannot wait to get started against Imperium 97 00:05:23,489 --> 00:05:27,460 in what should be a physical six-man tag team match 98 00:05:27,527 --> 00:05:30,330 to kick us off here tonight on SmackDown. 99 00:05:32,265 --> 00:05:35,902 Corey, what a war this past Saturday at Clash at the Castle. 100 00:05:35,968 --> 00:05:41,107 Sheamus and Gunther in what I believe may end up being the match of the year. 101 00:05:41,174 --> 00:05:43,509 [Graves] You get no disagreement from me. 102 00:05:43,576 --> 00:05:47,080 Brutality on a whole different level from The Celtic Warrior 103 00:05:47,146 --> 00:05:48,748 and the Intercontinental Champion. 104 00:05:49,682 --> 00:05:52,352 [Cole] Sheamus' body was beaten and battered. 105 00:05:52,418 --> 00:05:55,822 Welts all over after the matchup, but he said, "I don't regret it." 106 00:05:55,888 --> 00:05:57,857 -[bell rings] -"I put the fear of God in Gunther." 107 00:05:58,458 --> 00:06:00,860 So, it's Vinci starting things off with Ridge Holland 108 00:06:00,927 --> 00:06:02,695 in this six-man tag team matchup. 109 00:06:02,762 --> 00:06:06,566 Vinci only the second Italian-born WWE Superstar. 110 00:06:06,632 --> 00:06:09,669 The first, of course, the late great Bruno Sammartino. 111 00:06:09,736 --> 00:06:10,770 Oh! 112 00:06:11,537 --> 00:06:14,807 [Graves] Giovanni Vinci brings many, many tools to the table. 113 00:06:14,874 --> 00:06:16,676 A world-traveled veteran. 114 00:06:16,743 --> 00:06:19,812 An exciting blend of power, speed, and agility. 115 00:06:19,879 --> 00:06:22,882 You can see Ludwig Kaiser is now legal. 116 00:06:22,949 --> 00:06:25,785 The tag was made, unbeknownst to Ridge Holland. 117 00:06:25,852 --> 00:06:29,822 [Cole] And Kaiser, as well… oh, traveled the world. 118 00:06:31,591 --> 00:06:33,860 His father, of course, trained him. 119 00:06:33,926 --> 00:06:36,529 He was a legend in Europe. Here's the cover by Kaiser. 120 00:06:36,596 --> 00:06:38,097 A hook of the leg and a kickout. 121 00:06:38,164 --> 00:06:39,766 Axel Dieter, his dad, 122 00:06:40,433 --> 00:06:42,468 taught Kaiser everything he knows. 123 00:06:43,736 --> 00:06:46,906 Proficient striker, razor-sharp technician. 124 00:06:46,973 --> 00:06:48,941 Tag made and again here comes Vinci. 125 00:06:49,976 --> 00:06:52,445 One thing they've always said about this man, Corey, 126 00:06:52,512 --> 00:06:54,247 is a non-stop motor. 127 00:06:54,981 --> 00:06:58,184 [Graves] Vinci has a gas tank second to none. 128 00:06:58,251 --> 00:06:59,485 Very, very impressive power, 129 00:06:59,552 --> 00:07:02,355 perhaps not enough to overpower Ridge Holland. 130 00:07:02,421 --> 00:07:06,159 [Cole] And Ridge, with power of his own, but Vinci slips from behind. 131 00:07:06,225 --> 00:07:08,428 A nice, deep hip toss by Holland. 132 00:07:08,494 --> 00:07:10,630 And Holland with a shoulder tackle. 133 00:07:10,696 --> 00:07:13,166 Tag made, and here comes Butch, 134 00:07:13,866 --> 00:07:15,701 the manic, rabid… 135 00:07:17,170 --> 00:07:19,005 Butch with a double-team. 136 00:07:21,607 --> 00:07:23,075 Butch is fired up. 137 00:07:23,876 --> 00:07:26,813 [Graves] Butch wakes up every morning and chooses violence. 138 00:07:26,879 --> 00:07:30,116 There is nothing Butch loves to do on the planet Earth 139 00:07:30,183 --> 00:07:32,819 quite as much as harm other human beings. 140 00:07:32,885 --> 00:07:35,421 -And right now, Vinci is suffering. -[Cole] Oh! 141 00:07:36,255 --> 00:07:39,292 A master of joint manipulation is Butch, 142 00:07:40,126 --> 00:07:43,062 who began training at the age of 12 years old 143 00:07:43,129 --> 00:07:45,231 in his hometown of Birmingham, England. 144 00:07:47,233 --> 00:07:48,734 Oh. And Vinci with a right. 145 00:07:48,801 --> 00:07:51,204 Tag made and here comes the Intercontinental Champion, 146 00:07:52,405 --> 00:07:54,307 "The Ring General," 147 00:07:54,373 --> 00:07:56,075 "The Dictator," 148 00:07:56,142 --> 00:07:57,343 Gunther. 149 00:07:57,410 --> 00:07:58,811 And Butch is not gonna back down. 150 00:07:58,878 --> 00:08:01,647 [Graves] Butch just said, "To hell with it, I'm gonna start swinging." 151 00:08:02,381 --> 00:08:04,350 -[Cole] And Gunther, who-- -[Graves] Uh-oh! 152 00:08:05,785 --> 00:08:06,853 [Cole] Oh! 153 00:08:07,420 --> 00:08:11,023 An explosive chop, dropping Butch. 154 00:08:11,090 --> 00:08:16,262 [Graves] And Sheamus knows all too well exactly what those chops feel like. 155 00:08:16,329 --> 00:08:19,332 [Cole] Not quite sure how either of those men, 156 00:08:19,398 --> 00:08:20,967 Sheamus and Gunther, are walking 157 00:08:21,033 --> 00:08:22,602 after what went down at Clash at the Castle. 158 00:08:22,668 --> 00:08:24,737 [Graves] Oh, they're gonna do more than walk, Cole. 159 00:08:24,804 --> 00:08:26,839 We're about to see 'em throw down. 160 00:08:26,906 --> 00:08:28,274 [crowd cheers] 161 00:08:28,341 --> 00:08:31,110 [Cole] Sheamus and the champion, face-to-face. 162 00:08:31,911 --> 00:08:35,314 Things are about to get wild on Friday Night SmackDown. 163 00:08:37,450 --> 00:08:39,085 We are back on Friday Night SmackDown. 164 00:08:39,151 --> 00:08:40,586 Six-man tag team matchup. 165 00:08:40,653 --> 00:08:42,655 The Brawling Brutes against Imperium. 166 00:08:42,722 --> 00:08:46,225 And this is Ludwig Kaiser and Ridge Holland in the ring. 167 00:08:46,292 --> 00:08:49,028 [Graves] Brutal open-hand strike from Kaiser and a headbutt. 168 00:08:50,129 --> 00:08:53,032 [Cole] From the powerhouse, the rugged, Ridge Holland. 169 00:08:54,467 --> 00:08:58,204 Former rugby player, who was deemed too reckless, too dangerous, 170 00:08:58,271 --> 00:08:59,472 to participate in that sport. 171 00:08:59,539 --> 00:09:01,774 [Graves] Brilliant strategy by Kaiser. Going low, 172 00:09:01,841 --> 00:09:04,677 chopping out the knee of Ridge Holland. 173 00:09:04,744 --> 00:09:08,881 Tag is made. Vinci legal and Holland in a bad, bad way. 174 00:09:08,948 --> 00:09:10,416 [Cole] Vinci's gonna take advantage-- 175 00:09:10,483 --> 00:09:12,485 And there's the double-team by Imperium. 176 00:09:14,720 --> 00:09:16,088 [crowd boos] 177 00:09:16,155 --> 00:09:19,225 And Vinci, who is the legal man, back into the ring. 178 00:09:20,459 --> 00:09:22,695 And Imperium right now, dominating. 179 00:09:22,762 --> 00:09:25,831 [Graves] On the outside of the ring, the Intercontinental Champion Gunther 180 00:09:25,898 --> 00:09:29,101 has got to be pleased with what he is witnessing from his charges. 181 00:09:29,168 --> 00:09:33,339 [Cole] And now, just mocking Sheamus and Butch of the Brawling Brutes. 182 00:09:36,709 --> 00:09:40,212 -Right now Vinci dominating a-- -[Graves] Wow! 183 00:09:40,279 --> 00:09:44,350 [Cole] Off that suplex, floats into the cover, and a kickout at two. 184 00:09:44,417 --> 00:09:47,820 [Graves] You mentioned earlier the power possessed by Giovanni Vinci. 185 00:09:47,887 --> 00:09:49,989 Ridge Holland just experienced it firsthand, 186 00:09:50,056 --> 00:09:51,791 and here comes the champ. 187 00:09:51,857 --> 00:09:54,794 [Cole] Yeah, the six-foot-four, 250-pounder, 188 00:09:54,860 --> 00:09:57,063 the current Intercontinental Champion, 189 00:09:57,129 --> 00:10:00,199 who says that failure is not an option. 190 00:10:01,100 --> 00:10:03,703 He wants to purify the sport of wrestling, 191 00:10:03,769 --> 00:10:07,006 and that's what Gunther is trying to do as he tries to suplex Ridge Holland. 192 00:10:07,073 --> 00:10:11,110 Holland, who goes 253 pounds, locks again. 193 00:10:11,911 --> 00:10:14,313 And now Holland trying to get Gunther off his feet. 194 00:10:14,380 --> 00:10:16,182 Oh, and a wicked chop. 195 00:10:17,717 --> 00:10:19,118 Now a cheap shot to Sheamus, 196 00:10:19,185 --> 00:10:21,621 blasting him off the apron, and to Butch as well. 197 00:10:22,355 --> 00:10:25,358 We have a fired-up crowd here tonight in Seattle. 198 00:10:25,925 --> 00:10:28,761 [Graves] We got a fired-up Butch back in the ring but he's not legal. 199 00:10:28,828 --> 00:10:31,864 Butch has got to be careful not to get his team disqualified. 200 00:10:31,931 --> 00:10:33,833 [Cole] And Gunther makes the tag. 201 00:10:33,899 --> 00:10:35,801 Here comes Kaiser again. 202 00:10:35,868 --> 00:10:38,771 Corey, it's been a number of years since Imperium's been together 203 00:10:38,838 --> 00:10:40,473 but they haven't missed a step. 204 00:10:40,539 --> 00:10:41,607 [speaking German] 205 00:10:41,674 --> 00:10:43,976 [Graves] It's quite simple because The Ring General demands 206 00:10:44,043 --> 00:10:48,280 absolute perfection night after night from both of his charges. 207 00:10:48,347 --> 00:10:49,248 [speaking German] 208 00:10:49,315 --> 00:10:51,851 [Cole] Let's not forget that Kaiser-- Oh! 209 00:10:52,852 --> 00:10:55,121 [Graves] We've seen-- Ludwig knows firsthand 210 00:10:55,187 --> 00:10:57,556 what happens when you disappoint The Ring General. 211 00:10:57,623 --> 00:11:01,394 [Cole] Kaiser and Vinci, former two-time NXT Tag Team Champions. 212 00:11:01,460 --> 00:11:03,796 Another former NXT Tag Team Champion in off the tag. 213 00:11:03,863 --> 00:11:07,333 This is Butch, and Butch now picks things up a notch. 214 00:11:08,367 --> 00:11:10,102 The step-up enzuigiri. 215 00:11:11,570 --> 00:11:12,972 [Graves] Double knees. 216 00:11:13,939 --> 00:11:16,509 [Cole] And the frenetic pace now by Butch. 217 00:11:16,575 --> 00:11:18,310 What a German suplex! 218 00:11:18,377 --> 00:11:20,112 Now a stomp to the fingers. 219 00:11:20,980 --> 00:11:22,848 -[Graves] Goodnight. -A kick to the back of the head. 220 00:11:22,915 --> 00:11:25,284 -Cover by Butch, for the win. -[crowd] One! Two! 221 00:11:25,351 --> 00:11:27,019 [Cole] Vinci at two and a half. 222 00:11:28,921 --> 00:11:30,689 [Graves] Seamlessly right into the armbar. 223 00:11:30,756 --> 00:11:33,359 [Cole] Vinci trying to block, able to grab his other hand. 224 00:11:33,426 --> 00:11:36,195 That allows Kaiser into the ring, but Kaiser gets caught. 225 00:11:37,163 --> 00:11:39,165 Kaiser gets caught by Butch. 226 00:11:39,965 --> 00:11:43,569 And now trying to break the arm of Ludwig Kaiser. 227 00:11:44,837 --> 00:11:47,540 [Graves] The official able to restore some semblance of control 228 00:11:47,606 --> 00:11:49,341 for the moment, but watch Gunther. 229 00:11:49,408 --> 00:11:52,344 [Cole] And Gunther-- Oh! A chop to Butch, driving him out of the ring. 230 00:11:52,411 --> 00:11:54,146 I believe Vinci's legal, right? 231 00:11:54,914 --> 00:11:56,782 [Graves] As far as I can tell, but right now 232 00:11:56,849 --> 00:12:00,086 The Celtic Warrior has seen enough from the Intercontinental Champion. 233 00:12:00,152 --> 00:12:01,854 -Gunther and Sheamus now-- -Here we go again. 234 00:12:01,921 --> 00:12:04,757 [Cole] Going to blows. Vinci goes right after Sheamus. 235 00:12:04,824 --> 00:12:08,661 And now Butch, taking out Gunther with a knee to the face. 236 00:12:10,262 --> 00:12:13,799 [Graves] A Pier Six brawl to kick off Friday Night SmackDown. 237 00:12:14,600 --> 00:12:18,137 [Cole] This is why Sheamus says it's Fight Night on Friday nights. 238 00:12:18,204 --> 00:12:20,840 What a battle in this six-man tag match. 239 00:12:23,509 --> 00:12:27,279 [crowd chants "This is awesome"] 240 00:12:27,346 --> 00:12:29,448 [Cole] And Butch and Vinci, the legal men, 241 00:12:29,515 --> 00:12:32,485 back into the ring as things settle down for just a bit. 242 00:12:32,551 --> 00:12:33,752 Butch into the corner. 243 00:12:37,923 --> 00:12:39,191 Oh, what a clothesline! 244 00:12:40,059 --> 00:12:45,097 Vinci turning Butch inside out. The Imperium has regained control. 245 00:12:45,164 --> 00:12:47,066 [crowd boos] 246 00:12:50,436 --> 00:12:52,605 -And Butch and Gunther in a slugfest-- -[Graves] Oh-ho-ho. 247 00:12:52,671 --> 00:12:55,441 [Cole] But that uppercut drops Butch. 248 00:12:55,508 --> 00:12:58,344 And now Gunther into a Boston crab, center of the ring. 249 00:12:58,410 --> 00:13:00,012 The Brawling Brutes and Imperium, 250 00:13:00,079 --> 00:13:02,948 six-man tag team match here on Friday Night SmackDown. 251 00:13:03,015 --> 00:13:05,885 [Graves] Sheamus to this point has been a non-factor. 252 00:13:05,951 --> 00:13:09,522 Each time Sheamus is tagged in, Gunther has tagged out of the ring, 253 00:13:09,588 --> 00:13:11,891 avoiding any sort of physical confrontation, 254 00:13:11,957 --> 00:13:14,226 as Butch reaches desperately for his corner. 255 00:13:14,293 --> 00:13:17,129 [Cole] Trying to drag the Intercontinental Champion with him. 256 00:13:17,196 --> 00:13:20,099 About an arm's length away, but a great job by Gunther 257 00:13:20,166 --> 00:13:23,702 who now switches things into a Crossface on Butch. 258 00:13:25,037 --> 00:13:26,505 Trying to lock it in. 259 00:13:26,572 --> 00:13:27,706 [Graves] Butch has the fingers. 260 00:13:28,941 --> 00:13:32,044 [Cole] Butch, such a master at the joint manipulation. 261 00:13:32,111 --> 00:13:33,779 And Gunther, though, planting Butch 262 00:13:34,847 --> 00:13:36,081 with a slam. 263 00:13:36,148 --> 00:13:38,250 -[crowd boos] -[referee] No. No, no, no. 264 00:13:38,317 --> 00:13:39,652 No! 265 00:13:39,718 --> 00:13:41,220 No. Come on. 266 00:13:41,287 --> 00:13:43,422 [Graves] The welts on their bodies may have healed 267 00:13:43,489 --> 00:13:45,157 but the mental scars remain 268 00:13:45,224 --> 00:13:48,093 between Gunther and "The Celtic Warrior" Sheamus, 269 00:13:48,160 --> 00:13:53,098 who put one another through physical hell this past Saturday at Clash at the Castle. 270 00:13:53,165 --> 00:13:55,467 [crowd chants "We want Sheamus"] 271 00:13:55,534 --> 00:13:57,837 [Cole] And the "We want Sheamus" chants 272 00:13:58,871 --> 00:14:00,973 ring through Climate Pledge Arena. 273 00:14:01,674 --> 00:14:04,009 [Graves] Trust me, right now no one wants Sheamus more than Butch, 274 00:14:04,076 --> 00:14:07,680 who is being beaten to a pulp by The Ring General. 275 00:14:08,480 --> 00:14:11,350 [Cole] And Gunther with yet another cheap shot, this one to Ridge. 276 00:14:11,417 --> 00:14:14,620 [Graves] Gunther's mocking Sheamus, daring The Celtic Warrior. 277 00:14:14,687 --> 00:14:16,322 [Cole] Yeah, and that momentary… 278 00:14:16,989 --> 00:14:20,192 That distraction allowed Butch to try to climb back in it, but-- 279 00:14:20,259 --> 00:14:21,227 Oh, lands on his feet. 280 00:14:21,827 --> 00:14:24,597 [Graves] Tremendous athleticism displayed by Butch. 281 00:14:24,663 --> 00:14:25,798 [Cole] Nobody home. 282 00:14:25,865 --> 00:14:28,534 Gunther shoulder-first to the turnbuckle. 283 00:14:28,601 --> 00:14:31,070 Gunther trying to make a tag. 284 00:14:31,136 --> 00:14:32,838 Does. Here comes Vinci, 285 00:14:33,672 --> 00:14:36,508 and does a great job cutting Butch off from his partner. 286 00:14:41,313 --> 00:14:42,514 [Graves] Butch still reaching. 287 00:14:42,581 --> 00:14:46,852 About an arm's length away from a fresh Celtic Warrior. 288 00:14:48,854 --> 00:14:53,025 [Cole] And Butch-- Oh, step-up enzuigiri, buys himself some time. 289 00:14:53,092 --> 00:14:56,095 -Can he make the tag to Sheamus? -[crowd rallies] 290 00:15:03,102 --> 00:15:06,105 [Graves] Seattle is rocking with anticipation. 291 00:15:06,805 --> 00:15:09,808 -[Cole] Tag to Kaiser. Tag to Sheamus. -[crowd cheers] 292 00:15:09,875 --> 00:15:12,478 Here comes The Celtic Warrior. 293 00:15:14,413 --> 00:15:19,151 The man who's won everything in WWE except the Intercontinental Title. 294 00:15:19,218 --> 00:15:21,887 [crowd cheers] 295 00:15:21,954 --> 00:15:24,356 Off the Irish Curse backbreaker. 296 00:15:24,423 --> 00:15:26,158 Now, 10 Beats of the Bodhrán. 297 00:15:26,225 --> 00:15:30,562 [crowd] …four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, 298 00:15:30,629 --> 00:15:33,699 eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen… 299 00:15:33,766 --> 00:15:35,935 [Graves] Sheamus is in fast forward tonight. 300 00:15:36,001 --> 00:15:39,171 …twenty, twenty-one, twenty-two, twenty-three, twenty-four, twenty-five… 301 00:15:39,238 --> 00:15:40,539 -[Sheamus roars] -[Graves laughs] 302 00:15:40,606 --> 00:15:43,075 [Cole] Twenty-five Beats of the Bodhrán! 303 00:15:44,443 --> 00:15:49,114 Taking out a week of frustration on Kaiser right there, and now Vinci. 304 00:15:49,181 --> 00:15:52,685 The rolling senton by Sheamus. Gunther blasted off the apron. 305 00:15:55,487 --> 00:15:57,089 [Graves] Sheamus hoisting Kaiser up, 306 00:15:58,223 --> 00:15:59,825 looking for White Noise. 307 00:15:59,892 --> 00:16:02,227 [Cole] Onto Vinci. 308 00:16:05,464 --> 00:16:09,168 [crowd cheers] 309 00:16:09,234 --> 00:16:11,036 Listen to this place! 310 00:16:22,314 --> 00:16:24,917 [crowd grunting along] 311 00:16:26,485 --> 00:16:30,422 Sheamus looking for the Brogue Kick to put away Kaiser. 312 00:16:30,489 --> 00:16:33,092 Vinci, who's not the legal man, took the bullet. 313 00:16:33,158 --> 00:16:34,626 [Graves] Turn around, Sheamus. 314 00:16:35,160 --> 00:16:39,031 [Cole] And now Kaiser from behind, rolling up Sheamus, shoulders are down. 315 00:16:39,098 --> 00:16:40,332 Kickout by Sheamus at two. 316 00:16:40,399 --> 00:16:43,335 [Graves] Ludwig Kaiser nearly stole a victory for Imperium. 317 00:16:44,870 --> 00:16:46,005 [Cole] And he still may. 318 00:16:48,540 --> 00:16:50,876 Sheamus, planting Kaiser. 319 00:16:50,943 --> 00:16:52,344 [crowd cheers] 320 00:16:52,411 --> 00:16:53,812 Tag made to Holland. 321 00:16:56,315 --> 00:16:58,117 Here comes Ridge. 322 00:17:02,621 --> 00:17:05,624 Oh, and a lariat from behind to the back of the neck. 323 00:17:05,691 --> 00:17:07,059 Cover now on Kaiser. 324 00:17:07,126 --> 00:17:10,129 Gunther, though, with a chop right to the back of the head. 325 00:17:10,195 --> 00:17:12,131 [crowd boos] 326 00:17:13,298 --> 00:17:15,734 [crowd cheers] 327 00:17:17,803 --> 00:17:19,571 And here we go. 328 00:17:19,638 --> 00:17:22,241 Sheamus and Gunther exchanging blows again. 329 00:17:22,307 --> 00:17:24,710 Flashback to Clash at the Castle. 330 00:17:24,777 --> 00:17:26,512 And now Butch and Vinci. 331 00:17:30,015 --> 00:17:31,517 It is indeed Fight Night. 332 00:17:32,718 --> 00:17:34,219 [Graves] This is madness. 333 00:17:36,755 --> 00:17:40,292 [Cole] Meanwhile, Kaiser and Ridge Holland are still the legal men. 334 00:17:41,660 --> 00:17:44,530 Gunther and Sheamus fighting outside the ring. 335 00:17:44,596 --> 00:17:48,133 [Graves] Sheamus was able to avoid a thunderous chop from the champ 336 00:17:48,200 --> 00:17:50,002 and drop Gunther with a knee. 337 00:17:53,972 --> 00:17:56,842 [Cole] Ridge Holland sends-- Oh my goodness. 338 00:17:56,909 --> 00:17:58,944 Kaiser landed hard on his knee. Hit-- 339 00:17:59,812 --> 00:18:02,881 [Graves] Nasty landing for Kaiser. Butch from the second rope. 340 00:18:02,948 --> 00:18:04,416 [Cole] Caught by Vinci. 341 00:18:05,517 --> 00:18:08,520 -Oh! -[Graves] Brainbuster! 342 00:18:08,587 --> 00:18:09,955 [Cole] Butch in trouble. 343 00:18:10,956 --> 00:18:13,358 [Graves] But Vinci's too out of it to capitalize. 344 00:18:13,425 --> 00:18:17,262 [Cole] And Kaiser's out of it as well, falling awkwardly on his knee. 345 00:18:20,999 --> 00:18:23,001 Holland again back in… 346 00:18:23,068 --> 00:18:26,338 back in place looking to put Kaiser away. 347 00:18:26,405 --> 00:18:28,707 -[Graves] Ridge able to muscle up Ludwig. -[Cole] Tag. 348 00:18:28,774 --> 00:18:33,111 Vinci's legal. I don't believe Ridge-- maybe he does know the tag was made. 349 00:18:33,178 --> 00:18:34,813 [Graves] Ridge hung across the top rope. 350 00:18:36,348 --> 00:18:38,484 [Cole] Double-team coming from Imperium. 351 00:18:40,385 --> 00:18:42,421 The Imperial Bomb. 352 00:18:43,255 --> 00:18:45,858 -Cover by Vinci. -[referee] One, two… 353 00:18:45,924 --> 00:18:47,259 -[Cole] The Imperium… -[bell rings] 354 00:18:47,326 --> 00:18:48,527 …win a slugfest. 355 00:18:48,594 --> 00:18:50,462 ["Prepare to Fight" plays] 356 00:18:50,529 --> 00:18:55,467 [Irvin] Here are your winners, Imperium. 357 00:18:56,001 --> 00:18:57,336 [Cole] What a fight. 358 00:18:57,402 --> 00:19:00,305 [Graves] What a battle and a massive win 359 00:19:00,372 --> 00:19:03,675 for all three members of Imperium 360 00:19:03,742 --> 00:19:06,678 over the Brawling Brutes tonight on SmackDown. 361 00:19:07,412 --> 00:19:10,716 [Cole] Gunther said, "Failure is not an option." 362 00:19:12,050 --> 00:19:14,520 Imperium did not fail tonight. 363 00:19:16,622 --> 00:19:21,593 The absolute power of Imperium, a force to be reckoned with 364 00:19:23,061 --> 00:19:24,596 on Friday Night SmackDown. 365 00:19:29,301 --> 00:19:32,437 How dangerous was that team? 366 00:19:33,038 --> 00:19:34,907 Well, ladies and gentlemen, still to come tonight, 367 00:19:34,973 --> 00:19:38,043 we determine who faces Liv Morgan for the SmackDown Women's Championship 368 00:19:38,110 --> 00:19:39,678 next month at Extreme Rules. 369 00:19:39,745 --> 00:19:41,880 One of these five women have that opportunity. 370 00:19:41,947 --> 00:19:45,584 Fatal 5-Way Elimination Match still to come tonight. 371 00:19:45,651 --> 00:19:48,053 [Graves] And this past Saturday at Clash at the Castle, 372 00:19:48,120 --> 00:19:52,191 his arrival sealed the victory for the Tribal Chief. 373 00:19:52,257 --> 00:19:57,296 Solo Sikoa joins The Bloodline live, next. 374 00:19:57,362 --> 00:20:00,399 ♪ I tell you I could climb to the top 'Cause I'm greater than all of you ♪ 375 00:20:01,767 --> 00:20:04,803 Well, ladies and gentlemen, the world lost a legend yesterday. 376 00:20:04,870 --> 00:20:06,538 A larger-than-life woman 377 00:20:06,605 --> 00:20:09,908 who was a part of massive moments in history over the past century, 378 00:20:09,975 --> 00:20:14,346 but always carried herself with dignity and grace, Queen Elizabeth. 379 00:20:14,413 --> 00:20:18,116 [Graves] We at WWE would like to extend our condolences to the entire Royal Family 380 00:20:18,183 --> 00:20:22,321 and the millions whose lives she touched around the world. 381 00:20:22,387 --> 00:20:23,889 [gentle applause] 382 00:20:25,490 --> 00:20:27,626 [silence] 383 00:20:33,632 --> 00:20:36,068 [Cole] Last Monday. Tonight, it's Friday Night SmackDown, 384 00:20:36,134 --> 00:20:38,036 sponsored by Progressive Insurance. 385 00:20:38,103 --> 00:20:42,941 Save when you bundle auto, home, or motorcycle insurance. 386 00:20:43,008 --> 00:20:46,078 We are live tonight in Seattle, Washington. 387 00:20:46,612 --> 00:20:48,847 ♪ Uso! ♪ 388 00:20:48,914 --> 00:20:50,382 [crowd cheers and boos] 389 00:20:50,449 --> 00:20:52,751 ["Done With That (Day One Remix)" playing] 390 00:20:54,386 --> 00:20:55,787 [whoops] 391 00:20:55,854 --> 00:20:57,255 ♪ Down since ♪ 392 00:20:57,322 --> 00:20:58,690 ♪ Day one ish ♪ 393 00:20:58,757 --> 00:20:59,858 ♪ Down since ♪ 394 00:20:59,925 --> 00:21:02,361 [Irvin] Please welcome Sami Zayn 395 00:21:02,427 --> 00:21:08,000 and the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions, 396 00:21:08,066 --> 00:21:13,071 Jimmy and Jey… The Usos. 397 00:21:13,138 --> 00:21:16,775 [Cole] And not to mention, of course, the "Honorary Uce," Sami Zayn. 398 00:21:16,842 --> 00:21:20,812 And when it comes to The Bloodline, Corey, you gotta talk about the numbers 399 00:21:20,879 --> 00:21:25,851 because The Usos have been Tag Team Champions now for 418 days, 400 00:21:25,917 --> 00:21:27,586 and of course, the Head of the Table, 401 00:21:27,653 --> 00:21:32,758 the head of The Bloodline, Roman Reigns, now, a whopping 740 days. 402 00:21:32,824 --> 00:21:34,026 Over two years as champion. 403 00:21:34,092 --> 00:21:35,961 [Graves] I thought the numbers you were talking about 404 00:21:36,028 --> 00:21:38,563 were in reference to the members of The Bloodline, 405 00:21:38,630 --> 00:21:41,266 which grew this past Saturday, 406 00:21:41,333 --> 00:21:43,735 will officially grow in a matter of moments. 407 00:21:43,802 --> 00:21:45,871 I said it at Clash at the Castle. 408 00:21:45,937 --> 00:21:50,575 The Bloodline is as deep as they are dangerous. 409 00:21:50,642 --> 00:21:52,577 Badasses from birth. 410 00:21:56,081 --> 00:21:59,551 And Sami Zayn too, who's like an invaluable neighbor, 411 00:21:59,618 --> 00:22:02,854 always there to make sure that nobody's checking on your windows 412 00:22:02,921 --> 00:22:04,990 -when you're out of town. -So, like a pest? 413 00:22:05,057 --> 00:22:07,326 Makes sure the trash cans are in when you're on the road. 414 00:22:07,392 --> 00:22:08,527 [Cole] So, like a pest? 415 00:22:08,593 --> 00:22:11,196 [Graves] I-I think he's more of a good friend than a pest. 416 00:22:11,263 --> 00:22:13,098 [Cole] Someone who can't mind his own business. 417 00:22:13,165 --> 00:22:15,133 -Seattle! -[Graves] Maybe that. 418 00:22:15,200 --> 00:22:16,902 [crowd cheers] 419 00:22:19,805 --> 00:22:24,176 The Bloodline is in your city. 420 00:22:24,242 --> 00:22:26,211 [laughs] Let's go, baby. 421 00:22:27,913 --> 00:22:30,282 Hey, throw those ones up. 422 00:22:30,349 --> 00:22:32,117 Throw those ones up. 423 00:22:32,184 --> 00:22:35,954 Every single one of you, throw those ones up right now. 424 00:22:38,156 --> 00:22:40,926 That's what I'm talking about. I'm feeling it. 425 00:22:40,992 --> 00:22:42,661 -You feeling it, Uce? -I'm feeling it, dawg. 426 00:22:42,728 --> 00:22:44,229 You know what I mean? You know what I mean? 427 00:22:44,296 --> 00:22:46,698 -I'm feeling it. -That's what I'm talking about. Yeah! 428 00:22:46,765 --> 00:22:48,233 Let's go. 429 00:22:52,971 --> 00:22:54,206 We do have some-- 430 00:22:54,272 --> 00:22:56,174 Okay, we do have some serious things 431 00:22:56,908 --> 00:22:59,144 we wanna talk about-- that I wanna talk about. 432 00:23:00,779 --> 00:23:01,813 See… 433 00:23:03,014 --> 00:23:05,650 growing up as a young Honorary Uce-- 434 00:23:06,585 --> 00:23:09,821 Hey, chill. I got it, Sami. That wasn't funny, y'all. Chill. 435 00:23:10,922 --> 00:23:11,857 Chill. 436 00:23:12,557 --> 00:23:13,458 Chill. 437 00:23:13,525 --> 00:23:18,430 Hey, though, to all the haters and all the doubters, right? 438 00:23:18,497 --> 00:23:21,500 Your Tribal Chief is still 439 00:23:21,566 --> 00:23:26,505 Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. 440 00:23:27,239 --> 00:23:28,807 [crowd cheers and boos] 441 00:23:28,874 --> 00:23:30,408 No cap. 442 00:23:33,845 --> 00:23:35,814 At Clash at the Castle, 443 00:23:35,881 --> 00:23:39,418 he beat Drew McIntyre on his home turf. 444 00:23:39,484 --> 00:23:41,686 [crowd cheers and boos] 445 00:23:42,888 --> 00:23:44,256 Road game. 446 00:23:47,459 --> 00:23:48,994 Little does Drew know 447 00:23:49,995 --> 00:23:53,999 just how deep this bloodline runs. 448 00:23:55,400 --> 00:23:57,302 Deep AF, my dawg. 449 00:23:59,971 --> 00:24:01,206 What are you doin', man? 450 00:24:04,042 --> 00:24:05,076 So, Seattle, 451 00:24:06,111 --> 00:24:08,647 I'm gonna need everybody to get up on their feet, 452 00:24:09,347 --> 00:24:11,883 put their ones to the sky, 453 00:24:11,950 --> 00:24:14,786 and help me welcome 454 00:24:14,853 --> 00:24:17,889 the newest member to The Bloodline. 455 00:24:17,956 --> 00:24:18,790 [Jey] Damn! 456 00:24:18,857 --> 00:24:20,358 The Street Champion… 457 00:24:20,425 --> 00:24:21,259 Damn! 458 00:24:21,326 --> 00:24:22,794 …our younger brother, 459 00:24:23,628 --> 00:24:27,098 Solo Sikoa. 460 00:24:27,165 --> 00:24:29,100 [crowd cheers] 461 00:24:29,167 --> 00:24:31,903 -["Get Real" playing] -Let's go. 462 00:24:32,938 --> 00:24:34,139 Let's go. 463 00:24:46,852 --> 00:24:53,191 [Cole] Well, as The Usos said, The Bloodline does indeed run deep. 464 00:24:54,860 --> 00:24:59,397 Let's show you what Solo Sikoa is capable of. 465 00:25:02,133 --> 00:25:04,870 [Solo] The streets will break you or make you. 466 00:25:04,936 --> 00:25:06,605 [dramatic music playing] 467 00:25:06,671 --> 00:25:08,273 I'm here to fight anyone. 468 00:25:08,340 --> 00:25:10,642 Size, speed, it don't matter. 469 00:25:12,110 --> 00:25:16,181 'Cause you all gonna drop down to the Street Champion of the Island. 470 00:25:16,248 --> 00:25:18,917 [Cole] That is Solo Sikoa. 471 00:25:18,984 --> 00:25:22,587 [Solo] 'Cause you're not the only one who can call on his past. 472 00:25:22,654 --> 00:25:26,191 [Cole] Roman Reigns' cousin, another member of the Anoa'i family. 473 00:25:27,325 --> 00:25:29,661 [Graves] When it comes to The Bloodline, 474 00:25:29,728 --> 00:25:32,898 they are as deep as they are dangerous. 475 00:25:35,433 --> 00:25:37,335 [dramatic music fades] 476 00:25:37,402 --> 00:25:41,540 ["Get Real" continues] 477 00:25:43,141 --> 00:25:44,943 [crowd cheers and boos] 478 00:25:50,415 --> 00:25:52,083 [music fades] 479 00:25:52,150 --> 00:25:54,586 [crowd boos] 480 00:26:17,475 --> 00:26:21,012 [boos continue] 481 00:26:27,485 --> 00:26:30,956 [inaudible] 482 00:26:34,659 --> 00:26:36,294 You come for my family 483 00:26:37,128 --> 00:26:38,430 and I come for you. 484 00:26:41,132 --> 00:26:42,267 Yeah. 485 00:26:42,334 --> 00:26:43,868 You create problems 486 00:26:44,903 --> 00:26:46,171 and I finish them. 487 00:26:49,674 --> 00:26:52,844 Solo Sikoa is here to stay. 488 00:26:57,315 --> 00:27:01,219 And The Bloodline just got bigger and stronger. 489 00:27:04,055 --> 00:27:07,192 Hey, 'cause you the twos, 490 00:27:07,258 --> 00:27:10,996 -and we the ones. -We the ones! 491 00:27:12,030 --> 00:27:13,231 -Yes, sir. -[crowd boos] 492 00:27:13,298 --> 00:27:15,200 ["Gallantry" plays] 493 00:27:16,368 --> 00:27:18,236 -[Graves] Uh-oh. -[crowd cheers] 494 00:27:18,303 --> 00:27:21,172 [Cole] Well, here's a man who's got an issue with Solo Sikoa 495 00:27:21,239 --> 00:27:23,008 because Sikoa cost him 496 00:27:23,775 --> 00:27:25,944 the Undisputed Championship this past Saturday. 497 00:27:26,011 --> 00:27:29,781 [Graves] Drew doesn't just have an issue. Drew McIntyre has a steel chair in hand. 498 00:27:29,848 --> 00:27:32,617 [Cole] McIntyre, heading toward the ring. 499 00:27:32,684 --> 00:27:35,020 Solo Sikoa's not backing down. 500 00:27:35,086 --> 00:27:38,089 McIntyre's got a score to settle here tonight. 501 00:27:38,156 --> 00:27:40,892 [Graves] Credit to Solo for standing his ground, but… 502 00:27:41,793 --> 00:27:42,861 [Cole] Oh! 503 00:27:42,927 --> 00:27:44,829 Sami Zayn took the bullet. 504 00:27:44,896 --> 00:27:46,331 [Graves] What a hero. 505 00:27:46,398 --> 00:27:48,099 [Cole] Shoving Sikoa out of the way, 506 00:27:48,166 --> 00:27:52,470 Sami Zayn took the steel chair to the back from McIntyre. 507 00:27:52,537 --> 00:27:53,772 [crowd cheers] 508 00:27:58,076 --> 00:27:59,277 [Graves] Six nights later, 509 00:27:59,344 --> 00:28:03,248 McIntyre clearly hasn't forgiven nor forgotten 510 00:28:03,314 --> 00:28:05,250 what went down in Cardiff. 511 00:28:05,316 --> 00:28:06,685 I want you. 512 00:28:06,751 --> 00:28:08,353 I want you tonight. 513 00:28:10,255 --> 00:28:11,523 You want to fight me? 514 00:28:11,589 --> 00:28:12,824 -[Drew] Yeah. -Yeah, come on. 515 00:28:12,891 --> 00:28:14,526 Yeah. You want a fight? You got it. 516 00:28:14,592 --> 00:28:16,861 -[Drew] I want you in this ring. -I'ma kick your ass tonight. 517 00:28:16,928 --> 00:28:20,098 Yeah! Bring it! Bring it! 518 00:28:20,165 --> 00:28:22,667 ["Gallantry" playing] 519 00:28:22,734 --> 00:28:25,637 [Cole] Let's make that official. Solo and Drew. 520 00:28:25,704 --> 00:28:28,440 [Graves] Sign me up, as we look once again 521 00:28:29,240 --> 00:28:33,845 at what an invaluable asset Sami Zayn is to The Bloodline, 522 00:28:33,912 --> 00:28:38,183 taking the proverbial bullet, protecting Solo Sikoa. 523 00:28:40,418 --> 00:28:42,687 [crowd cheers] 524 00:28:44,889 --> 00:28:46,891 -♪ I run ♪ -♪ Nah-nah-nah-nah ♪ 525 00:28:46,958 --> 00:28:50,161 -♪ Everybody run ♪ -♪ Nah-nah-nah-nah ♪ 526 00:28:50,228 --> 00:28:52,897 -♪ You know you gotta run ♪ -♪ Nah-nah-nah-nah ♪ 527 00:28:52,964 --> 00:28:55,333 -♪ Everybody run ♪ -♪ Nah-nah-nah-nah ♪ 528 00:28:55,400 --> 00:28:59,003 -♪ Oh, everybody run ♪ -♪ Nah-nah-nah-nah ♪ 529 00:28:59,070 --> 00:29:01,773 ["Run" by Our Lady Peace playing] 530 00:29:04,809 --> 00:29:06,978 ♪ Everybody run ♪ 531 00:29:09,914 --> 00:29:11,916 [crowd cheering] 532 00:29:14,152 --> 00:29:16,921 ♪ I used to die like twice a day ♪ 533 00:29:16,988 --> 00:29:19,124 ♪ The feeling is contagious ♪ 534 00:29:20,558 --> 00:29:22,560 ["Trap Queen" playing] 535 00:29:22,627 --> 00:29:25,196 [crowd cheers] 536 00:29:29,200 --> 00:29:30,201 [bell rings] 537 00:29:30,268 --> 00:29:34,172 [Irvin] The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall. 538 00:29:34,239 --> 00:29:40,311 Introducing first, they are the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, 539 00:29:40,378 --> 00:29:46,251 the team of Aliyah and Raquel Rodriguez. 540 00:29:46,317 --> 00:29:47,585 [Cole] Corey, Monday night on Raw, 541 00:29:47,652 --> 00:29:49,788 this team knocked off Nikki A.S.H. and Doudrop, 542 00:29:49,854 --> 00:29:51,523 but they've got their work cut out for them 543 00:29:51,589 --> 00:29:54,058 this coming Monday night on Raw in Portland. 544 00:29:54,125 --> 00:29:56,794 [Graves] Aliyah and Raquel will defend 545 00:29:56,861 --> 00:30:00,698 their WWE Women's Tag Team Titles for the very first time 546 00:30:00,765 --> 00:30:05,503 against none other than Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky of Damage CTRL, 547 00:30:05,570 --> 00:30:09,607 the very same women they defeated in the finals to become champions. 548 00:30:12,443 --> 00:30:14,646 [Cole] Unique team, Rodriguez and Aliyah. 549 00:30:15,547 --> 00:30:19,450 Won, of course, the tournament to crown them Tag Team Champions. 550 00:30:19,517 --> 00:30:20,518 ♪ Toxic ♪ 551 00:30:20,585 --> 00:30:22,921 ["Toxic" playing] 552 00:30:34,832 --> 00:30:39,571 [Irvin] And their opponents, Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne, 553 00:30:39,637 --> 00:30:43,241 Toxic Attraction. 554 00:30:44,509 --> 00:30:48,346 [Cole] The former two-time NXT Tag Team Champions, 555 00:30:48,413 --> 00:30:51,816 ready to make a name for themselves here on SmackDown. 556 00:30:53,718 --> 00:30:59,290 Raquel, you're a beast, and Aliyah-- well, um, you're pretty. 557 00:30:59,357 --> 00:31:00,558 [laughs] 558 00:31:00,625 --> 00:31:04,028 -Hey, that's not very nice. -Yeah, well, we don't play nice. 559 00:31:04,095 --> 00:31:06,831 Beauty and the Beast, you wouldn't have even made it out of the semifinals 560 00:31:06,898 --> 00:31:08,766 -if you would have faced us. -Facts. 561 00:31:08,833 --> 00:31:12,170 Mm-hmm, and we may be toxic, but we've got each other's backs. 562 00:31:12,237 --> 00:31:15,440 It's time to shatter your false reality. 563 00:31:15,506 --> 00:31:16,808 [laughs] 564 00:31:16,875 --> 00:31:19,644 [Cole] And, Corey, as they alluded to, this match was scheduled 565 00:31:19,711 --> 00:31:23,081 for the semifinal round of the Women's Tag Team Championship Tournament, 566 00:31:23,147 --> 00:31:24,282 but it never happened 567 00:31:24,349 --> 00:31:27,218 because Toxic Attraction could not compete due to injury. 568 00:31:27,285 --> 00:31:29,487 [Graves] Since that night, Gigi and Jacy 569 00:31:29,554 --> 00:31:32,523 have been looking forward to the future, to this moment, 570 00:31:33,091 --> 00:31:35,526 because both members of Toxic Attraction 571 00:31:35,593 --> 00:31:37,896 realize that a win tonight will propel them 572 00:31:37,962 --> 00:31:42,400 to the top of the line as contenders for the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles. 573 00:31:43,735 --> 00:31:47,171 [Cole] An incredible opportunity for Jayne and Dolin here tonight 574 00:31:47,238 --> 00:31:52,210 against the reigning Tag Team Champions, the powerhouse, Raquel Rodriguez, 575 00:31:52,777 --> 00:31:54,112 and, of course, Aliyah. 576 00:31:55,880 --> 00:31:58,583 [Graves] Listen, I've spent a lot of time following Toxic Attraction 577 00:31:58,650 --> 00:32:00,752 on Tuesday nights, in NXT, 578 00:32:00,818 --> 00:32:05,123 under the tutelage of none other than NXT Women's Champion Mandy Rose. 579 00:32:05,189 --> 00:32:10,295 Jacy and Gigi, they never hesitate to bend the rules to get what they want. 580 00:32:10,361 --> 00:32:12,764 They're not necessarily afraid to take a few risks. 581 00:32:12,830 --> 00:32:16,501 [Cole] This is Jacy Jayne starting things off against Raquel Rodriguez. 582 00:32:16,567 --> 00:32:18,403 We would be remiss not to mention 583 00:32:18,469 --> 00:32:22,407 that Mandy Rose unified the NXT and NXT UK Women's Championships 584 00:32:22,473 --> 00:32:26,044 this past Sunday at Worlds Collide in a classic match 585 00:32:26,110 --> 00:32:28,413 against Meiko Satomura and Blair Davenport. 586 00:32:28,479 --> 00:32:29,414 Oh. 587 00:32:29,480 --> 00:32:31,416 [Graves] Jacy should have realized early on, 588 00:32:31,482 --> 00:32:34,652 she is not gonna win a power battle with Raquel Rodriguez, 589 00:32:34,719 --> 00:32:36,254 and here comes Aliyah. 590 00:32:36,321 --> 00:32:39,157 [Cole] Yeah, the Toronto native Aliyah who grew up idolizing 591 00:32:39,223 --> 00:32:40,758 "The Glamazon" Beth Phoenix. 592 00:32:40,825 --> 00:32:42,527 Double-team by Rodriguez. 593 00:32:42,593 --> 00:32:45,163 Cover and a kickout by Jacy Jayne. 594 00:32:45,229 --> 00:32:47,532 [Graves] Listen, I've been impressed with what I've seen thus far 595 00:32:47,598 --> 00:32:50,168 from Raquel and Aliyah but I think it's fair to say 596 00:32:50,234 --> 00:32:52,837 that both women need to grow into these championships. 597 00:32:52,904 --> 00:32:57,175 The WWE Women's Tag Team Titles come with a great deal of prestige. 598 00:32:57,241 --> 00:32:59,577 And a lot of people still have doubts as to whether or not 599 00:32:59,644 --> 00:33:02,347 Aliyah and Raquel are-- Oh wow. 600 00:33:02,413 --> 00:33:05,850 [Cole] Aliyah, nice move into a Thesz press off the second rope. 601 00:33:05,917 --> 00:33:07,085 Now, hammering away. 602 00:33:07,151 --> 00:33:08,786 [Graves] …are worthy of the championships, 603 00:33:08,853 --> 00:33:11,255 but tonight and every time they step in the ring is an opportunity 604 00:33:11,322 --> 00:33:13,524 to silence the doubters, to prove the haters wrong. 605 00:33:13,591 --> 00:33:16,060 [Cole] And again on Monday when they face Damage CTRL 606 00:33:16,127 --> 00:33:17,528 with the Tag Titles on the line. 607 00:33:17,595 --> 00:33:20,598 Here's Gigi Dolin of Toxic Attraction. 608 00:33:20,665 --> 00:33:22,967 She's anti-establishment, rebellious. 609 00:33:23,034 --> 00:33:25,670 She claims she plays by no one's rules. 610 00:33:28,005 --> 00:33:31,609 [Graves] It's served Gigi and Jacy extremely well thus far in NXT. 611 00:33:31,676 --> 00:33:33,444 It's translating right now on SmackDown. 612 00:33:33,511 --> 00:33:34,779 Big right from Dolin. 613 00:33:34,846 --> 00:33:36,314 [Cole] This is great tag team strategy, 614 00:33:36,381 --> 00:33:38,182 keeping the much smaller Aliyah away 615 00:33:38,249 --> 00:33:41,753 from tagging the physical powerhouse of the group, Raquel Rodriguez. 616 00:33:42,387 --> 00:33:44,255 Oh, double-team, Dolin into the corner. 617 00:33:46,290 --> 00:33:48,126 Oh, and Jacy Jayne. 618 00:33:49,360 --> 00:33:51,295 Drags Aliyah out toward the center of the ring. 619 00:33:51,362 --> 00:33:52,764 Cover now by Jayne, hooks the leg, 620 00:33:52,830 --> 00:33:55,666 grabs the head, and a kickout by Aliyah at two. 621 00:33:57,235 --> 00:33:59,237 Toxic Attraction have been impressive thus far. 622 00:33:59,303 --> 00:34:02,940 They need to keep their feet on the gas pedal, so to speak. 623 00:34:03,007 --> 00:34:06,210 Frequent tags in and out. Again, isolating Aliyah. 624 00:34:07,578 --> 00:34:10,214 Dolin went for the snapmare. Aliyah, still on her feet. 625 00:34:10,281 --> 00:34:12,550 [Graves] Cravate applied by Gigi Dolin. 626 00:34:13,418 --> 00:34:15,353 [Cole] Nice takedown and kick to the spine. 627 00:34:15,420 --> 00:34:16,988 [crowd boos] 628 00:34:20,091 --> 00:34:21,526 Now mocking Raquel Rodriguez. 629 00:34:21,592 --> 00:34:23,227 I'm not sure if that's the right thing to do. 630 00:34:23,795 --> 00:34:25,830 [Graves] As long as Raquel's on the outside of the ring, 631 00:34:25,897 --> 00:34:27,298 it's a brilliant thing to do. 632 00:34:27,365 --> 00:34:32,103 [Cole] And Aliyah, who owns the fastest victory in the history of WWE, 633 00:34:32,170 --> 00:34:33,571 trying to fight back now. 634 00:34:33,638 --> 00:34:35,473 Tag made again and here comes Jayne. 635 00:34:36,941 --> 00:34:40,311 Jacy Jayne who said, Corey, she won't be a prisoner of satisfaction, 636 00:34:40,378 --> 00:34:43,881 wants to continue to work to be the best in WWE. 637 00:34:45,049 --> 00:34:47,919 Oh, Jayne with a running senton. Cover now. 638 00:34:47,985 --> 00:34:49,320 Hooks the leg. Is it enough? 639 00:34:49,387 --> 00:34:51,022 Kickout by Aliyah at two. 640 00:34:51,089 --> 00:34:53,558 [Graves] Talking about pure tag team chemistry, 641 00:34:53,624 --> 00:34:55,359 you've gotta give the edge to Toxic Attraction. 642 00:34:55,426 --> 00:34:58,663 Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne, have been a tag team unit 643 00:34:58,729 --> 00:35:00,998 for significantly longer than the champs have. 644 00:35:01,599 --> 00:35:02,700 [Raquel] Come on, Aliyah. 645 00:35:03,668 --> 00:35:05,770 [Graves] You'll find out, the deeper this matchup goes, 646 00:35:05,837 --> 00:35:06,971 how much that counts. 647 00:35:07,805 --> 00:35:10,208 [Cole] Raquel fired up on the apron, 648 00:35:10,274 --> 00:35:11,609 wants in this match. 649 00:35:12,910 --> 00:35:16,280 Toxic Attraction doing a great job controlling Aliyah 650 00:35:16,347 --> 00:35:17,448 who's trying to fight back. 651 00:35:17,515 --> 00:35:21,352 We've learned a lot about Aliyah, that underdog mentality, guts and heart. 652 00:35:21,419 --> 00:35:23,554 Taken her a long way so far in WWE. 653 00:35:23,621 --> 00:35:25,022 Fingertips away. 654 00:35:25,089 --> 00:35:26,724 [Graves] How do you learn this about Aliyah? 655 00:35:26,791 --> 00:35:29,861 Every time I walk past her backstage, she just rolls her eyes at me, Cole. 656 00:35:29,927 --> 00:35:31,295 [Cole] She doesn't like you, Corey. 657 00:35:31,362 --> 00:35:33,898 She's got a really interesting story, does Aliyah. 658 00:35:33,965 --> 00:35:37,902 She hid the fact that she was training to be a wrestler 659 00:35:37,969 --> 00:35:40,905 from her parents for a number of years. 660 00:35:42,006 --> 00:35:44,275 They finally accepted what she wanted to do for her career, 661 00:35:44,342 --> 00:35:47,345 and now she's a Tag Team Champion. Roll-through, tag, here comes Rodriguez. 662 00:35:47,411 --> 00:35:49,947 [Graves] Gigi's Dolin… Gigi Dolin's parents hid the fact 663 00:35:50,014 --> 00:35:51,749 they were her parents for most of her life. 664 00:35:51,816 --> 00:35:54,285 [Cole] Rodriguez with a clothesline. 665 00:35:54,852 --> 00:35:56,120 And Raquel now, 666 00:35:56,888 --> 00:35:59,357 the power into a fallaway slam. 667 00:36:01,425 --> 00:36:04,128 [Graves] This is what Toxic Attraction needed to avoid. 668 00:36:05,029 --> 00:36:07,198 Letting the powerhouse get on a roll. 669 00:36:08,099 --> 00:36:10,535 [Cole] Sideslam by Rodriguez. 670 00:36:11,502 --> 00:36:13,604 Dolin does not want to be there. 671 00:36:13,671 --> 00:36:15,973 That corkscrew elbow off the second rope. 672 00:36:16,040 --> 00:36:18,576 Cover, hook of the leg for the win. 673 00:36:18,643 --> 00:36:20,811 And Gigi able to kick out. 674 00:36:20,878 --> 00:36:23,047 Raquel has been so impressive 675 00:36:23,114 --> 00:36:25,349 since arriving on the scene here on Friday Night SmackDown. 676 00:36:25,416 --> 00:36:26,784 [Graves] I completely agree with you, 677 00:36:26,851 --> 00:36:29,487 and Raquel improves every night she steps in the ring. 678 00:36:29,554 --> 00:36:33,658 There's no substitute for experience and Raquel's getting plenty of it. 679 00:36:33,724 --> 00:36:36,460 [Cole] Tag. Jacy Jayne now legal. 680 00:36:36,527 --> 00:36:38,796 [Graves] Kick to the body from Dolin, another one from Jayne. 681 00:36:38,863 --> 00:36:40,097 Double-team incoming. 682 00:36:40,164 --> 00:36:43,267 [Cole] And now Aliyah with a spear, taking out Dolin. 683 00:36:43,334 --> 00:36:46,437 It allows Raquel Rodriguez to plant Jacy Jayne. 684 00:36:46,504 --> 00:36:47,872 [woman screaming] 685 00:36:48,873 --> 00:36:52,977 And now Rodriguez has Jayne where she wants her, 686 00:36:53,044 --> 00:36:54,712 way up high. 687 00:36:55,212 --> 00:36:57,248 -Tejana Bomb! -[Graves] Yikes. 688 00:36:57,315 --> 00:36:59,083 -[Cole] Cover. -[crowd] One, two, three. 689 00:36:59,150 --> 00:37:01,519 -[Cole] Tag Champs win. -[bell rings] 690 00:37:01,586 --> 00:37:03,921 -[crowd cheers] -["Trap Queen" playing] 691 00:37:03,988 --> 00:37:09,660 [Irvin] Here are your winners, the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, 692 00:37:09,727 --> 00:37:14,565 Aliyah and Raquel Rodriguez. 693 00:37:14,632 --> 00:37:18,102 [Cole] You celebrate tonight, Corey, but now you gotta reset to Monday. 694 00:37:19,503 --> 00:37:21,472 [Graves] You have to completely shift focus, 695 00:37:21,539 --> 00:37:23,507 as we look once again as Aliyah 696 00:37:23,574 --> 00:37:27,511 saves the day for her team, allowing Raquel to spike 697 00:37:27,578 --> 00:37:31,782 Jacy Jayne with a ring-shaking Tejana Bomb. 698 00:37:31,849 --> 00:37:34,685 -[bell rings] -And you're right. All sights now 699 00:37:35,620 --> 00:37:36,954 shift to Monday night 700 00:37:37,021 --> 00:37:40,758 when the new WWE Women's Tag Team Champions 701 00:37:40,825 --> 00:37:43,761 will defend their gold for the very first time. 702 00:37:43,828 --> 00:37:46,464 And we'll switch our attention now to what's coming up next, 703 00:37:46,530 --> 00:37:48,199 a Fatal 5-Way Elimination Match 704 00:37:48,266 --> 00:37:51,936 to determine who faces Liv Morgan next month at Extreme Rules 705 00:37:52,003 --> 00:37:54,505 for the SmackDown Women's Title. In that match, 706 00:37:54,572 --> 00:38:01,112 "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey, who last week had a run-in with WWE official Adam Pearce. 707 00:38:03,214 --> 00:38:05,783 It says, "Her suspension is over 708 00:38:05,850 --> 00:38:09,887 and she will resume in-ring competition immediately." 709 00:38:09,954 --> 00:38:11,756 That was my favorite part. 710 00:38:11,822 --> 00:38:14,692 Look, if it were up to me, I would have never suspended you. 711 00:38:14,759 --> 00:38:16,260 I would have fired you. 712 00:38:16,927 --> 00:38:20,665 Well, Adam, I am hypothetically devastated, I really am. 713 00:38:21,399 --> 00:38:23,567 -Kiss my ass. -[crowd cheers] 714 00:38:24,935 --> 00:38:27,538 You think what I come out here and do every week is easy? 715 00:38:27,605 --> 00:38:30,741 Yeah, Ronda Rousey walks around like she owns the place, 716 00:38:30,808 --> 00:38:34,478 and God forbid it doesn't go Ronda Rousey's way. 717 00:38:34,545 --> 00:38:36,113 You know what I call you, Ronda? 718 00:38:36,180 --> 00:38:40,651 I call you the single biggest bitch I've ever met. 719 00:38:40,718 --> 00:38:42,553 [crowd cheers] 720 00:38:42,620 --> 00:38:45,289 Hold on. Now, maybe that was a little unprofessional. 721 00:38:45,356 --> 00:38:46,691 I'm sorry. 722 00:38:46,757 --> 00:38:48,959 [Cole] It didn't go too well for Mr. Pearce. 723 00:38:49,026 --> 00:38:51,462 [Graves] Adam Pearce out here yelling at Ronda Rousey like my dad 724 00:38:51,529 --> 00:38:53,898 when you left the lights in the house on all day. 725 00:38:53,964 --> 00:38:57,768 Ronda Rousey showing no remorse, no fear of repercussions, 726 00:38:57,835 --> 00:39:00,571 and poor Adam Pearce better get a sling. 727 00:39:00,638 --> 00:39:02,373 So I have been told, ladies and gentlemen, 728 00:39:02,440 --> 00:39:05,409 that Ronda Rousey has been disciplined internally 729 00:39:05,476 --> 00:39:07,778 and the results will not be made public. 730 00:39:07,845 --> 00:39:09,447 You know, sources have told me this, 731 00:39:09,513 --> 00:39:12,350 that WWE official Adam Pearce has gotten carried away, 732 00:39:12,416 --> 00:39:15,353 he's aired the dirty laundry publicly, 733 00:39:15,419 --> 00:39:19,590 hence the reason this investigation was taken behind the scenes with Ronda. 734 00:39:19,657 --> 00:39:21,425 But Ronda will be in action coming up next. 735 00:39:21,492 --> 00:39:23,427 [Graves] Ronda will be one of five, 736 00:39:23,494 --> 00:39:27,365 all vying to be the next to challenge Liv Morgan. 737 00:39:27,431 --> 00:39:29,633 Lacey Evans, Sonya Deville, 738 00:39:29,700 --> 00:39:33,304 Natalya, Xia Li, and "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey 739 00:39:33,371 --> 00:39:36,574 in a Fatal 5-Way Elimination Match, next. 740 00:39:40,544 --> 00:39:44,482 [Cole] Friday Night SmackDown on Fox is in the Emerald City of Seattle tonight, 741 00:39:44,548 --> 00:39:46,350 home of the NHL's Kraken. 742 00:39:46,417 --> 00:39:49,386 Of course, the Mariners. Go, Mariners. Beat Braves tonight. 743 00:39:49,453 --> 00:39:52,022 And, of course, the Seattle Seahawks. 744 00:39:52,089 --> 00:39:56,293 The home tonight at Climate Pledge Arena for Friday Night SmackDown. 745 00:39:57,194 --> 00:40:00,364 [Graves] Earlier tonight, we heard the challenge issued. 746 00:40:00,431 --> 00:40:02,166 It has been made official. 747 00:40:03,267 --> 00:40:07,071 A very vengeful Scottish Warrior, Drew McIntyre, 748 00:40:07,138 --> 00:40:10,708 will go one-on-one with the newest member of The Bloodline, 749 00:40:10,775 --> 00:40:16,013 the Street Champ, Solo Sikoa, tonight on SmackDown. 750 00:40:17,415 --> 00:40:19,950 [Cole] And now to determine who faces Liv Morgan 751 00:40:20,017 --> 00:40:22,453 for the SmackDown Women's Championship. 752 00:40:22,520 --> 00:40:25,022 ["Fighting Spirit" playing] 753 00:40:28,959 --> 00:40:31,095 -[bell rings] -[Irvin] The following contest 754 00:40:31,162 --> 00:40:37,301 scheduled for one fall is a Fatal 5-Way Elimination Match. 755 00:40:37,368 --> 00:40:42,740 Introducing first, from Chongqing, China, Xia Li. 756 00:40:44,241 --> 00:40:46,877 [Cole] Big opportunity for Xia Li here tonight. 757 00:40:46,944 --> 00:40:48,045 [music fades] 758 00:40:48,112 --> 00:40:51,949 ["Made Me Stronger" playing] 759 00:40:56,253 --> 00:41:01,692 [Irvin] Next, from Shamong, New Jersey, Sonya Deville. 760 00:41:01,759 --> 00:41:04,562 [Cole] Corey, Deville has been clamoring for a chance, 761 00:41:04,628 --> 00:41:06,163 and she gets it tonight. 762 00:41:06,230 --> 00:41:10,100 [Graves] A chance to showdown with Ronda Rousey. 763 00:41:10,167 --> 00:41:11,735 Sonya Deville, of all people, 764 00:41:11,802 --> 00:41:15,072 was almost insulted by Ronda's arrival to WWE. 765 00:41:15,139 --> 00:41:17,308 Sonya has a mixed martial arts background. 766 00:41:17,374 --> 00:41:19,477 She feels as though she doesn't get the respect she deserves 767 00:41:19,543 --> 00:41:21,879 because everyone's talking about Ronda all the time. 768 00:41:21,946 --> 00:41:24,381 ♪ Demolishing obstacles Conquering articles ♪ 769 00:41:24,448 --> 00:41:27,751 [Graves] Tonight's an opportunity for Sonya to do something about it. 770 00:41:27,818 --> 00:41:29,920 ["New Foundation" playing] 771 00:41:34,658 --> 00:41:36,694 [Irvin] Making her way to the ring, 772 00:41:36,760 --> 00:41:39,163 from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 773 00:41:39,230 --> 00:41:42,166 Natalya. 774 00:41:42,233 --> 00:41:44,101 [Cole] Former Women's Champion. 775 00:41:44,168 --> 00:41:47,705 Calls herself the BOAT, Best of All Time. 776 00:41:50,274 --> 00:41:54,745 [Graves] Natalya certainly a threat to any matchup in which she competes. 777 00:41:54,812 --> 00:41:56,547 A true veteran of the game. 778 00:41:56,614 --> 00:41:59,617 Natalya's forgotten more about this business than most people know. 779 00:41:59,683 --> 00:42:01,719 Left. Left, right, left. 780 00:42:01,785 --> 00:42:04,288 Left. Left. Left, right, left. 781 00:42:04,355 --> 00:42:05,756 ["Bet On Me" playing] 782 00:42:05,823 --> 00:42:09,293 [Irvin] Next, from Paris Island, South Carolina, 783 00:42:09,360 --> 00:42:12,429 Lacey Evans. 784 00:42:12,496 --> 00:42:14,431 [Graves] Glad to see the attitude hasn't changed. 785 00:42:14,498 --> 00:42:16,166 ♪ There's no stoppin' me now ♪ 786 00:42:16,233 --> 00:42:18,569 Lacey Evans has not been shown the respect 787 00:42:18,636 --> 00:42:22,106 she rightfully deserves by the WWE Universe. 788 00:42:22,172 --> 00:42:24,008 I'd be upset too. I am upset. 789 00:42:24,074 --> 00:42:27,111 You ever seen my Twitter, Cole? It's a disaster. 790 00:42:27,177 --> 00:42:28,212 [Cole laughs] 791 00:42:28,279 --> 00:42:30,714 [Cole] You bring a lot of that upon yourself. 792 00:42:30,781 --> 00:42:33,684 ["Bad Reputation" by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts playing] 793 00:42:37,721 --> 00:42:39,290 ♪ I don't give a damn 'Bout my reputation ♪ 794 00:42:39,356 --> 00:42:40,624 [Irvin] And their opponent, 795 00:42:40,691 --> 00:42:42,860 The Baddest Woman on the Planet, 796 00:42:42,927 --> 00:42:48,699 "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey. 797 00:42:48,766 --> 00:42:51,168 [Graves] Rousey's a woman on a mission tonight, 798 00:42:51,235 --> 00:42:54,505 wearing her pink gi in honor of "Judo Gene" LeBell, 799 00:42:54,571 --> 00:42:57,841 one of her trainers, who we recently lost. 800 00:42:57,908 --> 00:42:59,476 A great deal of respect for LeBell. 801 00:43:00,311 --> 00:43:03,314 And if Ronda can channel that energy into this matchup, 802 00:43:04,315 --> 00:43:06,617 she's got a big-time opportunity on her hands. 803 00:43:06,684 --> 00:43:10,754 [Cole] Friday Night SmackDown on Fox tonight is presented by Progressive. 804 00:43:10,821 --> 00:43:12,856 And high above the Climate Pledge Arena, 805 00:43:12,923 --> 00:43:15,926 there is our SmackDown Women's Champion, Liv Morgan, looking on. 806 00:43:15,993 --> 00:43:17,761 Taking it all in, because one of these five women 807 00:43:17,828 --> 00:43:19,897 will challenge her next month, 808 00:43:19,964 --> 00:43:24,368 four weeks from tomorrow, in Philadelphia at the Extreme Rules Premium Live Event. 809 00:43:24,435 --> 00:43:27,805 Here we go. Rules of the matchup, no count-outs, no disqualifications. 810 00:43:27,871 --> 00:43:30,140 Pinfall or submission. Once that happens, you're eliminated. 811 00:43:30,207 --> 00:43:31,442 You head back to the locker room. 812 00:43:31,508 --> 00:43:34,311 Last woman standing will be the Number One Contender. 813 00:43:34,378 --> 00:43:36,113 [Graves] It seemed to be a smart strategy. 814 00:43:36,180 --> 00:43:38,349 All four women trying to gang up on Ronda. 815 00:43:39,383 --> 00:43:42,820 That's what Natalya and Xia Li doing now, sending Ronda outside the ring. 816 00:43:43,787 --> 00:43:46,690 Now, Xia Li looking to steal one, rolling up Natalya, using the ropes. 817 00:43:46,757 --> 00:43:49,293 Doesn't matter. No disqualification in this match. 818 00:43:49,360 --> 00:43:51,795 Big clothesline by Natalya. 819 00:43:51,862 --> 00:43:53,597 Cover now on Xia Li 820 00:43:53,664 --> 00:43:55,232 and a kickout at two. 821 00:43:56,000 --> 00:43:58,902 [Graves] Natalya now looking for the Sharpshooter. Xia's in trouble. 822 00:43:59,870 --> 00:44:02,873 [Cole] Lacey Evans into the ring with a Woman's Right. 823 00:44:03,774 --> 00:44:05,909 [Graves] That might be it for Natalya. 824 00:44:05,976 --> 00:44:07,945 [Cole] And Deville with the running knee, 825 00:44:08,012 --> 00:44:09,980 taking out Lacey Evans, who… 826 00:44:12,282 --> 00:44:14,251 couldn't take control after the Woman's Right. 827 00:44:14,318 --> 00:44:16,587 [Graves] If you're in a match as crowded as a Fatal 5-Way, 828 00:44:16,654 --> 00:44:20,057 you need to find a fallen body and execute a pinfall attempt. 829 00:44:20,124 --> 00:44:21,425 Lock on a submission. 830 00:44:21,492 --> 00:44:24,628 You're not gonna get many chances because it's gonna get busy in a hurry. 831 00:44:24,695 --> 00:44:28,732 [Cole] Oh, and Ronda Rousey driving Sonya Deville into the barricade. 832 00:44:28,799 --> 00:44:31,035 How many people like Deville after the fact 833 00:44:31,101 --> 00:44:36,640 that she run roughshod over the, uh, show when she was a WWE official? 834 00:44:36,707 --> 00:44:39,810 Armbar, locked in to Natalya. 835 00:44:39,877 --> 00:44:42,179 Natalya, what's she gonna do? Trying to hang on. 836 00:44:42,246 --> 00:44:44,448 And she has to tap out. Natalya eliminated. 837 00:44:46,250 --> 00:44:49,520 -[Graves] Here comes Lacey Evans. -[Irvin] Natalya has been eliminated. 838 00:44:49,586 --> 00:44:52,890 [Cole] Morgan looking on. Lacey Evans now trying to take out Ronda Rousey. 839 00:44:52,956 --> 00:44:55,526 Nice neckbreaker by Evans. 840 00:44:55,592 --> 00:44:57,261 Ronda Rousey catches her, though. 841 00:44:57,327 --> 00:44:58,796 Just like that. 842 00:44:59,430 --> 00:45:02,733 Xia Li now with a knee right to the midsection of Rousey. 843 00:45:02,800 --> 00:45:04,902 [Graves] Lacey tried to get fancy and paid for it. 844 00:45:04,968 --> 00:45:08,672 Now, Xia Li raining down rights and lefts on "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey. 845 00:45:08,739 --> 00:45:12,076 [Cole] And Li with a leg drop. Is it enough to-- 846 00:45:12,142 --> 00:45:14,244 Would be an upset if she could knock off Rousey there, 847 00:45:14,311 --> 00:45:15,813 and a kickout by Ronda. 848 00:45:18,082 --> 00:45:19,283 [yells] 849 00:45:20,417 --> 00:45:22,386 Ronda, some well-placed elbows. 850 00:45:22,453 --> 00:45:23,721 Roll-through again. 851 00:45:24,455 --> 00:45:28,325 Xia Li in trouble, left the arm exposed, and… thought she was gonna pay for it. 852 00:45:28,392 --> 00:45:30,461 Lacey, though, from behind, rolling up Rousey. 853 00:45:30,527 --> 00:45:32,129 Almost stole one there. 854 00:45:32,196 --> 00:45:33,931 Now Deville into the ring. 855 00:45:35,833 --> 00:45:41,338 And Deville has that head-and-arm choke applied to Xia Li, takes her down. 856 00:45:41,405 --> 00:45:43,440 Armbar now on Evans. 857 00:45:43,507 --> 00:45:46,743 Tap out of Xia, tap out by Lacey. 858 00:45:46,810 --> 00:45:48,779 [referee] Out! They tapped! They tapped! Out! 859 00:45:48,846 --> 00:45:51,482 [Cole] Lacey and Xia both eliminated. 860 00:45:51,548 --> 00:45:55,219 [Irvin] Xia Li and Lacey Evans have been eliminated. 861 00:45:55,285 --> 00:45:58,889 [Graves] Well, you asked for it, Sonya. Now is your chance. 862 00:45:58,956 --> 00:46:02,559 You are eye-to-eye with the Baddest Woman on the Planet. 863 00:46:04,328 --> 00:46:06,130 Come get it, baby. 864 00:46:07,564 --> 00:46:09,666 [Graves] Put your hair up and square up. 865 00:46:11,201 --> 00:46:13,036 [Cole] Oh, this is gonna be a fight. 866 00:46:13,103 --> 00:46:15,639 Rousey and Deville with the MMA backgrounds. 867 00:46:19,910 --> 00:46:22,112 Deville looking for the double-leg takedown. 868 00:46:22,179 --> 00:46:25,749 Oh, and Ronda wrestling Sonya Deville to the mat. 869 00:46:25,816 --> 00:46:28,719 And now mounting Sonya and unloading with a right hand. 870 00:46:28,786 --> 00:46:30,854 Sonya trying to cover up on Rousey. 871 00:46:32,022 --> 00:46:34,124 Deville looking for escape somehow. 872 00:46:34,191 --> 00:46:36,560 [Graves] Sonya able to create a modicum of separation. 873 00:46:36,627 --> 00:46:39,563 [Cole] Rolls through. Rousey may have Deville. 874 00:46:39,630 --> 00:46:44,101 Can she get back to a base and set up Deville for a Piper's Pit? 875 00:46:48,071 --> 00:46:51,375 And Deville, though, back into that head-and-arm choke. 876 00:46:51,441 --> 00:46:55,646 [Graves] It's not cinched in fully, but Sonya doing her best to apply it. 877 00:46:55,712 --> 00:46:57,147 Great defense. 878 00:46:57,214 --> 00:46:58,849 [Cole] But still, Deville hanging on. 879 00:46:59,650 --> 00:47:02,619 This will not break, remember. This will not break. 880 00:47:02,686 --> 00:47:04,555 There are no disqualifications. 881 00:47:04,621 --> 00:47:07,524 Ronda rolls out to the floor. Sonya still has it locked in. 882 00:47:07,591 --> 00:47:09,426 And driven into the barricade, 883 00:47:09,493 --> 00:47:11,361 forcing the separation. 884 00:47:11,428 --> 00:47:14,198 [Graves] A creative way to break a submission hold. 885 00:47:15,399 --> 00:47:21,305 Liv Morgan looking on, awaiting her next challenger. 886 00:47:24,374 --> 00:47:26,643 [Cole] Ronda Rousey with that attitude, 887 00:47:28,645 --> 00:47:30,347 and now Ronda's got Deville up. 888 00:47:32,149 --> 00:47:34,318 Piper's Pit to Sonya Deville. 889 00:47:35,853 --> 00:47:37,688 Rousey sets her up. 890 00:47:45,429 --> 00:47:48,332 And instead of the armbar, she's going for the ankle lock. 891 00:47:49,633 --> 00:47:52,569 Ankle lock, leg trap. 892 00:47:52,636 --> 00:47:54,238 Deville nowhere to go. 893 00:47:55,005 --> 00:47:57,541 Gotta tap out. Rousey's your Number One Contender. 894 00:47:57,608 --> 00:47:58,508 [bell rings] 895 00:47:58,575 --> 00:48:00,711 ♪ I don't give a damn 'Bout my reputation ♪ 896 00:48:00,777 --> 00:48:07,117 [Irvin] Here is your winner, "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey. 897 00:48:07,184 --> 00:48:08,719 ["Bad Reputation" playing] 898 00:48:08,785 --> 00:48:10,954 [Graves] Ronda said she wanted to lead by example tonight, 899 00:48:11,021 --> 00:48:15,726 send a little luck to her man Nate Diaz's way for tomorrow. 900 00:48:17,094 --> 00:48:19,596 But right now, that's what the future looks like. 901 00:48:19,663 --> 00:48:22,165 Ronda Rousey has just earned an opportunity 902 00:48:22,232 --> 00:48:25,402 to challenge the woman who took her championship. 903 00:48:25,936 --> 00:48:28,438 [Cole] And remember, Corey. That happened at SummerSlam. 904 00:48:28,505 --> 00:48:31,642 It was a controversial ending in which Morgan… 905 00:48:33,076 --> 00:48:34,578 would retain the title 906 00:48:34,645 --> 00:48:37,814 after cashing in on Rousey back at Money in the Bank. 907 00:48:37,881 --> 00:48:39,049 [Graves] Sonya Deville 908 00:48:40,150 --> 00:48:41,451 tried mightily 909 00:48:41,518 --> 00:48:44,187 to execute a head-and-arm-choke submission, 910 00:48:44,254 --> 00:48:47,791 but instead, ate the barricade, a Piper's Pit, 911 00:48:47,858 --> 00:48:52,362 and an ankle lock from "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey. 912 00:48:52,429 --> 00:48:55,299 [Cole] Rousey gets the rematch she wanted with Liv Morgan 913 00:48:55,365 --> 00:48:57,834 four weeks from tomorrow 914 00:48:57,901 --> 00:49:00,904 at the Extreme Rules Premium Live Event in Philadelphia. 915 00:49:01,471 --> 00:49:06,977 Rousey, Morgan, for the SmackDown Women's Championship. 916 00:49:12,349 --> 00:49:15,319 [Jimmy] Street Champion in the building. You ready? 917 00:49:15,385 --> 00:49:16,853 -This your big shot, Uce. -Let's go. 918 00:49:16,920 --> 00:49:18,221 This is what you've been waiting on. 919 00:49:18,288 --> 00:49:19,823 This is exactly what you've been waiting on. 920 00:49:19,890 --> 00:49:21,792 -Yeah. -Level up. Level up tonight. 921 00:49:31,601 --> 00:49:33,170 Roman said you was the man? 922 00:49:34,738 --> 00:49:35,572 You? 923 00:49:37,374 --> 00:49:38,508 He was right. 924 00:49:39,376 --> 00:49:41,178 Appreciate the help out there, Sami. 925 00:49:43,447 --> 00:49:46,783 Well… you know, Roman, 926 00:49:46,850 --> 00:49:48,518 Roman knows what he's talking about. 927 00:49:48,585 --> 00:49:51,788 -Man, please, man. -Man, what? 928 00:49:51,855 --> 00:49:53,623 -What, you. -What, me? 929 00:49:53,690 --> 00:49:55,092 -What? -What is that noise? 930 00:49:55,158 --> 00:49:57,661 Hey, yo. Come on, man. Tonight ain't about this. 931 00:49:57,728 --> 00:49:59,162 It's about him. 932 00:49:59,229 --> 00:50:00,764 -I know that. -He need to make a statement 933 00:50:00,831 --> 00:50:02,265 tonight for The Bloodline, right? 934 00:50:02,332 --> 00:50:04,668 -You're right. -Need to represent The Bloodline, right? 935 00:50:04,735 --> 00:50:06,370 -You're right. Yes. -Yeet. Yo. 936 00:50:06,436 --> 00:50:09,039 Look, I just want him to know, I want you to know, 937 00:50:10,640 --> 00:50:12,042 anything you need, 938 00:50:12,109 --> 00:50:14,945 we are all looking out for you. Okay? 939 00:50:15,011 --> 00:50:16,713 -Yeah, he know. -I know he know. 940 00:50:16,780 --> 00:50:18,482 But, tonight, he need to do it alone. 941 00:50:19,116 --> 00:50:21,084 Drew McIntyre called you out, Uce. 942 00:50:21,151 --> 00:50:23,220 Yeah, Jey's right. I gotta do this on my own. 943 00:50:23,286 --> 00:50:24,988 -Yeah. -But if I need help… 944 00:50:26,490 --> 00:50:27,424 I'd ask you. 945 00:50:30,394 --> 00:50:34,364 Scratch that, man. No. Matter of fact, change of plans, Uce. 946 00:50:34,431 --> 00:50:36,299 We all going out there tonight. Cool? 947 00:50:36,366 --> 00:50:37,534 -I'm with that. -I'm cool. 948 00:50:37,601 --> 00:50:38,869 All right. Move together. 949 00:50:38,935 --> 00:50:39,903 -Let's go. -Cool? 950 00:50:39,970 --> 00:50:40,804 -Yeah. -All right. 951 00:50:40,871 --> 00:50:42,372 -Great idea actually. -Now, let's go, Solo. 952 00:50:42,439 --> 00:50:43,607 -Let's go. -You got it, man. 953 00:50:43,673 --> 00:50:45,709 -You got it. -Yeah. Represent. 954 00:50:47,644 --> 00:50:51,515 September is Pediatric Cancer Month, so as The EST, 955 00:50:51,581 --> 00:50:55,619 I am teaming up with my friends, the I-N-G, 956 00:50:55,685 --> 00:50:58,555 -because they are… -Fighting! 957 00:50:58,622 --> 00:51:00,123 [upbeat music playing] 958 00:51:00,190 --> 00:51:01,291 [kids speaking] 959 00:51:11,735 --> 00:51:13,904 …in their battle versus cancer. 960 00:51:13,970 --> 00:51:16,606 And we'll be teaming up to take down cancer. 961 00:51:16,673 --> 00:51:18,442 [Dawkins] Till we win. 962 00:51:18,508 --> 00:51:20,243 Want to join us? 963 00:51:26,149 --> 00:51:27,851 [crowd cheers] 964 00:51:29,186 --> 00:51:30,821 Check you out, huh? 965 00:51:30,887 --> 00:51:32,856 Busting out the stock and slapping everything. 966 00:51:32,923 --> 00:51:34,558 I know. Team Diaz for life. 967 00:51:34,624 --> 00:51:37,327 For real though, man, you put a clinic on. You looked unstoppable. 968 00:51:37,394 --> 00:51:39,062 -You know? -Appreciate it. 969 00:51:39,129 --> 00:51:43,400 I know you don't need it, but good luck against Liv. 970 00:51:44,668 --> 00:51:49,306 And I appreciate you putting on a brave face, but I can tell you're upset. 971 00:51:50,073 --> 00:51:52,142 I know you're bummed about losing, but… 972 00:51:52,776 --> 00:51:54,644 do you know what's better than winning? 973 00:51:55,912 --> 00:51:57,047 Revenge. 974 00:51:58,181 --> 00:52:00,717 Let me know when you're ready to break some bones 975 00:52:00,784 --> 00:52:02,152 and take over the show again. 976 00:52:05,422 --> 00:52:07,257 [Cole] Look out, Liv Morgan. 977 00:52:07,324 --> 00:52:08,258 ♪ Maximum Male Models ♪ 978 00:52:08,325 --> 00:52:10,494 Meanwhile, we are set for a big tag team match. 979 00:52:10,560 --> 00:52:14,464 [Irvin] The following is an eight-man tag team match, scheduled for one fall. 980 00:52:14,531 --> 00:52:19,936 Making their way to the ring, Maximum Male Models. 981 00:52:20,003 --> 00:52:21,872 [Cole] I know one of your favorite tag teams. 982 00:52:21,938 --> 00:52:25,475 [Graves] This may be the most astoundingly attractive 983 00:52:25,542 --> 00:52:28,178 collection of human beings on the planet Earth. 984 00:52:28,245 --> 00:52:30,113 [Cole] You'd fit right in. 985 00:52:30,180 --> 00:52:31,948 [Graves] I don't know if I'm up to their caliber. 986 00:52:32,015 --> 00:52:35,819 I submitted like nine or ten headshots. They never got back to me. 987 00:52:37,020 --> 00:52:40,290 [Cole] Maximum Male Models teaming with Los Lotharios here tonight. 988 00:52:40,357 --> 00:52:41,925 ["How Ya Like Me Now" playing] 989 00:52:41,992 --> 00:52:43,793 [Graves] I mean, tell me, Los Lotharios 990 00:52:43,860 --> 00:52:47,097 wouldn't be the perfect crown jewel for Maximum Male Models. 991 00:52:48,465 --> 00:52:50,834 [Cole] And tonight's Friday Night SmackDown on Fox 992 00:52:50,901 --> 00:52:52,369 is sponsored by Progressive Insurance. 993 00:52:52,435 --> 00:52:55,639 Save when you bundle auto, home, or motorcycle insurance. 994 00:52:55,705 --> 00:53:00,744 Well, Humberto and Angel have had their eye on Maxxine. 995 00:53:01,611 --> 00:53:02,746 [Graves] How could you not? 996 00:53:02,812 --> 00:53:03,980 ♪ Hit Row, Hit Row ♪ 997 00:53:04,047 --> 00:53:05,182 ♪ Hit Row ♪ 998 00:53:05,248 --> 00:53:07,551 ♪ And if you didn't know, now you know ♪ 999 00:53:07,617 --> 00:53:11,988 [Irvin] And their opponents, accompanied to the ring by B-Fab, 1000 00:53:12,055 --> 00:53:14,324 representing Hit Row, 1001 00:53:14,391 --> 00:53:19,963 Ashante "Thee" Adonis and Top Dolla. 1002 00:53:20,030 --> 00:53:21,831 ♪ We be the Hit Row-y Row-y ♪ 1003 00:53:21,898 --> 00:53:24,568 ♪ So we get that dough We know we don't count it slowly ♪ 1004 00:53:24,634 --> 00:53:25,635 ♪ Stop that talkin' ♪ 1005 00:53:25,702 --> 00:53:27,437 [Cole] They're fans of mine, by the way. 1006 00:53:27,504 --> 00:53:29,139 [Graves] I find that hard to believe, 1007 00:53:29,205 --> 00:53:32,275 but I got a question for you, Cole, who hotta than Top Dolla? 1008 00:53:32,342 --> 00:53:34,578 ["Bring the Swag" playing] 1009 00:53:39,749 --> 00:53:42,018 ♪ I bring the swag like nobody can ♪ 1010 00:53:42,085 --> 00:53:47,691 [Irvin] And their tag team partners, at a combined weight of 492 pounds, 1011 00:53:47,757 --> 00:53:51,561 Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins, 1012 00:53:51,628 --> 00:53:54,598 the Street Profits. 1013 00:53:54,664 --> 00:53:55,532 [crowd cheers] 1014 00:53:55,599 --> 00:53:57,133 [Cole] Went to visit them in the bus today 1015 00:53:57,200 --> 00:54:00,770 and I needed one of those miner lamps on my head to see through all the, uh… 1016 00:54:00,837 --> 00:54:02,239 [Graves laughs] 1017 00:54:02,305 --> 00:54:06,076 Nonetheless, uh, remember how this came about, couple of weeks ago, 1018 00:54:06,142 --> 00:54:09,412 Maximum Male Models wanted to get back at Hit Row, 1019 00:54:09,479 --> 00:54:12,716 so they spray-painted what they thought was Hit Row's bus. 1020 00:54:12,782 --> 00:54:16,119 It ended up being the bus of the Street Profits. 1021 00:54:16,186 --> 00:54:17,320 [Graves] Unfortunate mistake. 1022 00:54:17,387 --> 00:54:19,556 The Maximum Male Models are extremely busy. 1023 00:54:19,623 --> 00:54:21,825 They're in different cities night after night. 1024 00:54:21,891 --> 00:54:25,462 There's a great deal of travel. It's exhausting being attractive, Cole. 1025 00:54:25,528 --> 00:54:27,530 [Cole] I would love to know what, uh, 1026 00:54:27,597 --> 00:54:30,600 Mansoor and Mace are wearing. 1027 00:54:31,601 --> 00:54:35,405 Very unique gear as they get set for this match tonight. 1028 00:54:36,473 --> 00:54:37,841 [Graves] You just need to know this, 1029 00:54:37,907 --> 00:54:40,310 you couldn't pronounce it, and you couldn't afford it. 1030 00:54:41,511 --> 00:54:42,512 [Cole] True. 1031 00:54:42,579 --> 00:54:44,648 ♪ I bring the swag like nobody can ♪ 1032 00:54:44,714 --> 00:54:46,650 ♪ Don't mean to brag What about it? Yeah ♪ 1033 00:54:46,716 --> 00:54:49,886 [Cole] Should be a high-octane matchup with the Profits, 1034 00:54:49,953 --> 00:54:54,057 former Tag Team Champions, teaming up with Hit Row here tonight. 1035 00:54:54,124 --> 00:54:55,825 ♪ I bring the swag like nobody can ♪ 1036 00:54:55,892 --> 00:54:58,928 [Cole] Ashante "Thee" Adonis, of course, Top Dolla, and B-Fab. 1037 00:54:59,562 --> 00:55:01,831 ♪ I bring the swag like nobody can ♪ 1038 00:55:01,898 --> 00:55:04,334 ♪ It's in the bag, man, I got it, yeah ♪ 1039 00:55:06,336 --> 00:55:08,438 [Graves] Looks like Angelo Dawkins thinking about start-- 1040 00:55:08,505 --> 00:55:10,540 well, thought about, for a second, starting things off. 1041 00:55:10,607 --> 00:55:12,175 -[bell rings] -It looks like we're gonna get 1042 00:55:12,242 --> 00:55:14,577 Ashante "Thee" Adonis, two E's. 1043 00:55:14,644 --> 00:55:16,513 [Cole] Yes, and, uh, Mansoor. 1044 00:55:17,647 --> 00:55:19,783 And exactly-- Explain this gear to me now. 1045 00:55:19,849 --> 00:55:21,985 The wrestling gear that Mansoor is in. 1046 00:55:22,052 --> 00:55:24,454 [Graves] Cole, I'm a journalist, not a fashionista. 1047 00:55:24,521 --> 00:55:25,722 [Cole] Oh! 1048 00:55:26,723 --> 00:55:30,794 Ashante "Thee" Adonis, driving Mansoor into the corner. 1049 00:55:30,860 --> 00:55:32,629 -Tag. -[Graves] My sources did tell me 1050 00:55:32,696 --> 00:55:34,764 that what Mansoor is wearing 1051 00:55:34,831 --> 00:55:38,635 is not gonna be available to the general public until fall of 2023. 1052 00:55:38,702 --> 00:55:40,170 [Cole] Really? So, a year from now. 1053 00:55:40,236 --> 00:55:41,705 Tag made. Here's Top Dolla. 1054 00:55:45,575 --> 00:55:49,346 And the big man had made the tag to Montez Ford, who is now legal. 1055 00:55:50,046 --> 00:55:52,916 Oh! And Mansoor runs into a clothesline by Ford. 1056 00:55:52,982 --> 00:55:54,317 [crowd cheers] 1057 00:55:57,454 --> 00:56:01,324 And, uh, Los Lotharios and, uh, Mace saying, "No, I'll think twice about it." 1058 00:56:01,391 --> 00:56:04,361 Match continues here on Friday Night SmackDown. 1059 00:56:04,427 --> 00:56:07,364 -[Graves] Look at Mace's jawline. -What you scared for? 1060 00:56:07,430 --> 00:56:08,698 What you scared for? 1061 00:56:11,034 --> 00:56:12,769 [basketball bouncing] 1062 00:56:14,537 --> 00:56:19,242 [ominous music plays] 1063 00:56:19,309 --> 00:56:21,711 Looks like you've chosen yourself a lifelong tag team partner. 1064 00:56:21,778 --> 00:56:25,081 Really? Is it you? 'Cause that'd be awesome. 1065 00:56:25,148 --> 00:56:27,550 -I'm talking about these. -Oh. 1066 00:56:27,617 --> 00:56:29,886 No way. I only smoke every now and then. 1067 00:56:29,953 --> 00:56:33,390 And yet, three out of four teenage smokers stay smokers. 1068 00:56:33,456 --> 00:56:36,726 Do you really want to take your chances on a partner like this? 1069 00:56:45,969 --> 00:56:49,672 [Cole] Eight-man tag team match continues here on Friday Night SmackDown. 1070 00:56:49,739 --> 00:56:53,376 Hit Row teaming with the Street Profits against Los Lotharios 1071 00:56:53,443 --> 00:56:55,545 and the Maximum Male Models. 1072 00:56:55,612 --> 00:56:57,614 This is Mansoor in control, 1073 00:56:57,680 --> 00:56:59,883 as we show you what happened just moments ago. 1074 00:56:59,949 --> 00:57:01,785 Watch this kick by Mace. 1075 00:57:01,851 --> 00:57:04,587 [Graves] So much more than just a pretty face. 1076 00:57:04,654 --> 00:57:06,556 Maximum Male Models 1077 00:57:06,623 --> 00:57:10,593 ripping control of this matchup away in favor of their team. 1078 00:57:11,761 --> 00:57:14,831 [Cole] Very effective, Mace and Mansoor have been tonight. 1079 00:57:14,898 --> 00:57:16,166 Mansoor, sorry. 1080 00:57:17,667 --> 00:57:19,102 [Graves] It's all right, Cole. 1081 00:57:19,169 --> 00:57:21,671 I don't hold you to the high standards that the Maximum Male Models do. 1082 00:57:21,738 --> 00:57:24,007 [Cole] Oh, look. A very unique tag. 1083 00:57:24,073 --> 00:57:26,509 [Graves] Everything about Maximum Male Models is unique. 1084 00:57:26,576 --> 00:57:29,045 Including Max and Maxxine Dupri. 1085 00:57:29,112 --> 00:57:32,348 Talk about a gene pool that's been blessed like holy water. 1086 00:57:32,415 --> 00:57:33,716 I mean, come on. 1087 00:57:33,783 --> 00:57:35,685 I want to know what their parents look like. 1088 00:57:38,254 --> 00:57:39,389 What's the matter, Cole? 1089 00:57:40,657 --> 00:57:42,826 [Cole] I've got nothing to say to that. I just can't respond. 1090 00:57:42,892 --> 00:57:46,930 Oh, and an elbow right to the back of the neck of Adonis by Mace. 1091 00:57:48,298 --> 00:57:49,632 Very impressive tonight. 1092 00:57:51,267 --> 00:57:54,204 Tag made. Here comes Angel of Los Lotharios. 1093 00:57:55,305 --> 00:57:59,008 Who, again, I mentioned before, have had their eyes on Maxxine 1094 00:57:59,843 --> 00:58:01,244 for a number of weeks now. 1095 00:58:01,311 --> 00:58:02,445 Oh, and there goes Top Dolla. 1096 00:58:02,512 --> 00:58:04,113 [Graves] Far be it for me to spread rumors, 1097 00:58:04,180 --> 00:58:08,718 but when Angel tore his long tights off to reveal what he's wearing now, 1098 00:58:08,785 --> 00:58:11,187 Maxxine's eyes lit up like a Christmas tree. 1099 00:58:12,555 --> 00:58:13,890 [Cole] And there is Humberto… 1100 00:58:15,725 --> 00:58:19,062 lining Adonis. And now, as Angel-- Oh, and oh my God! 1101 00:58:19,128 --> 00:58:21,130 Angel just took out his own partner! 1102 00:58:24,133 --> 00:58:25,502 [Graves] Damaged his goods. 1103 00:58:25,568 --> 00:58:28,204 He's still handsome, Cole. Look at him up close. 1104 00:58:29,806 --> 00:58:32,141 -[Cole] Angel landed in my lap. -It's astounding. 1105 00:58:32,208 --> 00:58:35,545 [Cole] Taking out his own partner. Tag made. Here's Angelo Dawkins. 1106 00:58:35,612 --> 00:58:38,047 -[crowd cheers] -[Graves] Oh my God! 1107 00:58:38,114 --> 00:58:40,049 [Cole] Goodbye, Humberto. See you later. 1108 00:58:40,116 --> 00:58:43,887 Mace… thanks for comin'. 1109 00:58:44,587 --> 00:58:46,489 Mansoor. 1110 00:58:47,824 --> 00:58:49,659 Dawkins' got this place rockin'. 1111 00:58:49,726 --> 00:58:51,895 [Graves] AD is on fire. 1112 00:58:56,132 --> 00:58:58,768 Tag is made. Here comes Mace. 1113 00:58:59,569 --> 00:59:00,737 [Cole] And there goes Mace. 1114 00:59:00,803 --> 00:59:02,805 [Graves] Eats a Silencer for his troubles. 1115 00:59:03,373 --> 00:59:04,807 [Cole] Hook of the leg. 1116 00:59:04,874 --> 00:59:05,975 Almost had him. 1117 00:59:06,042 --> 00:59:09,812 Had to kick at two was Mace, as Angel tried to make the save. 1118 00:59:10,713 --> 00:59:13,683 Fast-paced action here in this eight-man tag team matchup. 1119 00:59:14,684 --> 00:59:16,786 [Graves] Dawkins dumps Angel to the outside. 1120 00:59:20,323 --> 00:59:22,458 [Cole] Oh, and a shot by "Thee" Adonis. 1121 00:59:22,959 --> 00:59:25,161 Get him up! Hold him up! 1122 00:59:28,965 --> 00:59:30,700 [Cole] Montez Ford was trying to fly 1123 00:59:30,767 --> 00:59:33,169 and he ran into a step-up enzuigiri by Humberto. 1124 00:59:35,672 --> 00:59:37,373 And now, Humberto 1125 00:59:37,440 --> 00:59:39,409 launched by Dawkins. 1126 00:59:39,475 --> 00:59:40,743 Nobody home. 1127 00:59:44,047 --> 00:59:47,350 -Talk about a Boeing jumbo jet in Seattle. -[crowd cheers] 1128 00:59:47,417 --> 00:59:48,351 [Graves] Wow. 1129 00:59:48,418 --> 00:59:49,919 -Angelo Dawkins! -No way. 1130 00:59:49,986 --> 00:59:51,487 -No. No. No. -Don't do it, big fella. 1131 00:59:51,554 --> 00:59:53,623 -You gotta be kidding me. -Tonight ain't that night. 1132 00:59:53,690 --> 00:59:57,794 -[Cole] Six-five, 330. -[crowd cheers] 1133 00:59:57,860 --> 00:59:59,862 -[Graves] Oh-ho, baby. -[Cole] Former nose tackle. 1134 00:59:59,929 --> 01:00:01,097 Oh. 1135 01:00:01,164 --> 01:00:03,600 -[Graves] Thank goodness for Maxxine. -[crowd booing] 1136 01:00:04,600 --> 01:00:07,637 [Cole] And B-Fab didn't take too kindly to that. 1137 01:00:07,704 --> 01:00:10,373 -Hey, hey, don't do… Don't-Don't do that. -[crosstalk] 1138 01:00:10,440 --> 01:00:11,774 -Get out my face. -Oh! 1139 01:00:11,841 --> 01:00:14,243 [Cole] Oh, and Top Dolla with a kick to the face. 1140 01:00:14,310 --> 01:00:17,347 From behind, Mace rolls him up. Shoulders down. 1141 01:00:17,413 --> 01:00:18,514 Kickout by Top Dolla. 1142 01:00:18,581 --> 01:00:21,351 [Graves] Tag is made. Mansoor from the top. 1143 01:00:22,819 --> 01:00:24,487 -Uh-oh. -That ain't gonna work. 1144 01:00:24,554 --> 01:00:26,589 [Cole] Caught by Top Dolla. 1145 01:00:27,190 --> 01:00:29,859 Using Mansoor as a weapon. 1146 01:00:32,929 --> 01:00:33,796 Tag. 1147 01:00:35,531 --> 01:00:37,100 Adonis is legal. 1148 01:00:39,936 --> 01:00:41,671 Heavy Hitter. 1149 01:00:42,638 --> 01:00:45,041 -Cover. -[crowd] One! Two! 1150 01:00:45,108 --> 01:00:47,510 [Cole] Big win for the Profits and Hit Row. 1151 01:00:47,577 --> 01:00:48,911 ["Best of the Best" playing] 1152 01:00:48,978 --> 01:00:51,080 [Irvin] Here are your winners, 1153 01:00:51,147 --> 01:00:56,653 the team of the Street Profits and Hit Row. 1154 01:00:56,719 --> 01:01:01,257 [Cole] What an entertaining matchup here tonight on Friday Night SmackDown. 1155 01:01:01,324 --> 01:01:04,127 [Graves] A cavalcade of characters in the ring. 1156 01:01:04,193 --> 01:01:07,397 The Street Profits, Top Dolla, 1157 01:01:07,463 --> 01:01:10,933 B-Fab, and Ashante "Thee" Adonis. 1158 01:01:11,000 --> 01:01:13,236 Disappointing loss. Tough loss for Maximum Male Models. 1159 01:01:13,302 --> 01:01:17,006 I really wanted to see the big man, Top Dolla, try to fly over the top rope. 1160 01:01:17,073 --> 01:01:18,207 That would have been incredible. 1161 01:01:18,274 --> 01:01:20,343 I have a feeling we're gonna see that one of these days. 1162 01:01:20,410 --> 01:01:23,212 Well, talk about big men. You were there Monday night 1163 01:01:23,279 --> 01:01:28,084 for the return of "The Monster Among Men," Braun Strowman. 1164 01:01:28,151 --> 01:01:31,554 We'll show you what he's capable of in this Progressive Match Flo. 1165 01:01:31,621 --> 01:01:33,456 ["Are You Ready" by AC/DC playing] 1166 01:01:33,523 --> 01:01:36,092 [announcer] Match Flo is sponsored by Progressive, 1167 01:01:36,159 --> 01:01:39,629 a triple threat of protection with home, auto, and more. 1168 01:01:39,696 --> 01:01:40,830 [ominous music playing] 1169 01:01:40,897 --> 01:01:45,168 [Cole] Braun Strowman, "The Monster Among Men." 1170 01:01:46,102 --> 01:01:47,637 [roars] 1171 01:01:48,337 --> 01:01:51,140 Braun Strowman is a one-man wrecking machine. 1172 01:01:51,874 --> 01:01:55,044 [Graves] Strowman is annihilating everything in his path. 1173 01:01:55,111 --> 01:01:58,314 [Braun] I'm tossing around grown men like beanbags. 1174 01:01:58,381 --> 01:02:00,817 [Cole] Oh my God! 1175 01:02:01,484 --> 01:02:03,186 [Braun roars] 1176 01:02:03,252 --> 01:02:05,788 [Braun] I am The Monster Among Men, 1177 01:02:05,855 --> 01:02:11,994 and somebody is gonna get these hands. 1178 01:02:13,029 --> 01:02:14,564 [roaring] 1179 01:02:18,668 --> 01:02:21,170 -[Graves] Oh my God! -[Patrick] What?! 1180 01:02:21,237 --> 01:02:23,406 [Graves] The monster is back. 1181 01:02:23,473 --> 01:02:25,575 A former Universal Champion. 1182 01:02:26,175 --> 01:02:28,611 Who the hell wants to get in the ring with this monster? 1183 01:02:29,979 --> 01:02:32,381 [Patrick] Taking out WWE security. 1184 01:02:32,448 --> 01:02:33,916 [intense music playing] 1185 01:02:40,323 --> 01:02:43,292 [Graves] He's even bigger and badder than before. 1186 01:02:43,359 --> 01:02:47,263 [Braun] The Monster of All Monsters is back, and nobody is safe. 1187 01:02:47,330 --> 01:02:49,398 -Nobody. -[roars] 1188 01:02:49,465 --> 01:02:50,867 [music fades] 1189 01:02:52,201 --> 01:02:56,172 [Graves] We hear the train a-coming. It's rolling around the bend. 1190 01:02:56,239 --> 01:02:59,108 It is the Strowman Express. 1191 01:02:59,175 --> 01:03:02,812 The Monster of All Monsters is back 1192 01:03:02,879 --> 01:03:06,382 and he is live next on SmackDown. 1193 01:03:09,385 --> 01:03:12,054 -♪ I run ♪ -♪ Nah-nah-nah-nah ♪ 1194 01:03:12,121 --> 01:03:14,824 -♪ Everybody run ♪ -♪ Nah-nah-nah-nah ♪ 1195 01:03:14,891 --> 01:03:17,794 -♪ You know you gotta run ♪ -♪ Nah-nah-nah-nah ♪ 1196 01:03:17,860 --> 01:03:20,429 -♪ Everybody run ♪ -♪ Nah-nah-nah-nah ♪ 1197 01:03:20,496 --> 01:03:23,466 -♪ Oh, everybody run ♪ -♪ Nah-nah-nah-nah ♪ 1198 01:03:23,533 --> 01:03:26,002 ["Run" by Our Lady Peace playing] 1199 01:03:29,639 --> 01:03:31,607 ♪ Everybody run ♪ 1200 01:03:36,312 --> 01:03:39,148 [crowd cheering] 1201 01:03:39,215 --> 01:03:41,851 ♪ I used to die like twice a day ♪ 1202 01:03:41,918 --> 01:03:44,520 ♪ The feeling is contagious ♪ 1203 01:03:44,587 --> 01:03:47,256 ♪ The lights are bright I can feel the strain ♪ 1204 01:03:47,323 --> 01:03:50,259 ♪ Must be heaven or Las Vegas ♪ 1205 01:03:50,326 --> 01:03:52,628 [Gable] Shoooosh. 1206 01:03:52,695 --> 01:03:53,996 Shoosh please. 1207 01:03:54,063 --> 01:03:56,299 [Cole] Oh, you brought these guys from Raw, I see. 1208 01:03:56,365 --> 01:03:59,502 [Graves] So? Needed to class up the joint a little bit. 1209 01:03:59,569 --> 01:04:01,370 ["Shoooosh" playing] 1210 01:04:01,437 --> 01:04:02,538 Thank you! 1211 01:04:02,605 --> 01:04:08,411 [Irvin] Please welcome Otis and Chad Gable, Alpha Academy. 1212 01:04:09,545 --> 01:04:12,715 [Graves] Look at the size of the tree trunk, Otis. 1213 01:04:12,782 --> 01:04:14,850 -[Gable clears throat] Oh-ho. -[music ends] 1214 01:04:15,351 --> 01:04:18,487 Seattle, it's your lucky night. You got Otis, 1215 01:04:18,554 --> 01:04:21,791 you got Master Gable back on the Blue Brand, 1216 01:04:21,857 --> 01:04:27,063 back on SmackDown, baby, right where the Alpha Academy was born. 1217 01:04:27,129 --> 01:04:30,032 [crowd booing] 1218 01:04:32,768 --> 01:04:36,806 And I can tell by that warm response that you missed us dearly, 1219 01:04:36,873 --> 01:04:38,474 so allow me to say this. 1220 01:04:40,076 --> 01:04:43,212 Ah, thank you! 1221 01:04:43,279 --> 01:04:46,916 [crowd booing] 1222 01:04:46,983 --> 01:04:48,751 Oh, come on. Come on. 1223 01:04:48,818 --> 01:04:51,854 We haven't been gone that long. I shouldn't need to remind you. 1224 01:04:51,921 --> 01:04:57,393 When you're in the presence of the Academy, I need you to do one thing. 1225 01:04:57,460 --> 01:04:59,829 [crowd booing] 1226 01:04:59,895 --> 01:05:04,700 Shoooosh! 1227 01:05:05,635 --> 01:05:07,470 Shoosh, please. 1228 01:05:09,138 --> 01:05:10,172 Okay? 1229 01:05:10,239 --> 01:05:12,441 The reason we're here tonight 1230 01:05:12,508 --> 01:05:16,445 is to ruin Braun Strowman's big return to SmackDown, 1231 01:05:18,247 --> 01:05:21,183 much in the same way that he ruined our opportunity 1232 01:05:21,250 --> 01:05:25,254 at a Tag Team Championship match when he stuck his stupid hands 1233 01:05:25,321 --> 01:05:27,590 in our match on Monday Night Raw. 1234 01:05:31,060 --> 01:05:32,194 Yeah, that's right. 1235 01:05:35,364 --> 01:05:40,036 A match that we had won, by the way, 1236 01:05:41,304 --> 01:05:43,472 until Braun jumped us from behind, 1237 01:05:43,539 --> 01:05:50,079 because trust me, if Otis, my prized pupil, my number one guy 1238 01:05:50,146 --> 01:05:55,117 had seen Braun coming, he would have decimated that idiot, and left him laying. 1239 01:05:55,184 --> 01:05:58,387 [crowd booing] 1240 01:05:59,922 --> 01:06:01,590 Look at that face. 1241 01:06:03,626 --> 01:06:09,098 That's because Otis, much like myself, is a superior athlete. 1242 01:06:12,335 --> 01:06:15,071 Oh, I know. I know. Here-Here in Seattle, 1243 01:06:15,137 --> 01:06:18,741 you don't know anything about superior athletes. 1244 01:06:18,808 --> 01:06:20,609 [crowd booing] 1245 01:06:24,447 --> 01:06:25,448 Oh, whoa, whoa. 1246 01:06:26,215 --> 01:06:30,286 That's because Seattle is the type of city 1247 01:06:30,353 --> 01:06:35,024 that couldn't even hold on to their own professional basketball team. 1248 01:06:35,091 --> 01:06:37,326 [crowd booing] 1249 01:06:52,441 --> 01:06:53,976 [clears throat] Shoosh. 1250 01:06:59,482 --> 01:07:02,151 [Graves] Otis is approaching mastodon proportions. 1251 01:07:02,218 --> 01:07:03,486 [Cole] You think? 1252 01:07:03,552 --> 01:07:05,388 [booing continues] 1253 01:07:05,454 --> 01:07:08,157 Uh… Shoosh, please. 1254 01:07:09,058 --> 01:07:10,693 [Cole] A lot of SuperSonics fans here. 1255 01:07:10,760 --> 01:07:13,662 [Graves] They miss Detlef Schrempf very badly here. 1256 01:07:13,729 --> 01:07:16,599 [Cole] I was thinking of Kevin Durant. 1257 01:07:16,665 --> 01:07:18,467 [chuckles] 1258 01:07:21,270 --> 01:07:24,206 [Graves] Shawn Kemp's still got some businesses around here. 1259 01:07:24,273 --> 01:07:25,975 [Cole] Jack Sikma. 1260 01:07:26,042 --> 01:07:27,476 [Graves] Gary Payton. 1261 01:07:27,543 --> 01:07:28,911 [Cole] Dennis Johnson. 1262 01:07:29,478 --> 01:07:31,047 [Graves] Randy Johnson. 1263 01:07:31,113 --> 01:07:34,250 [crowd chanting "You suck"] 1264 01:07:34,316 --> 01:07:37,586 Yeah, yeah, exactly like I thought. A bunch of idiots. 1265 01:07:37,653 --> 01:07:41,991 Well, allow me to use my genius to show you just how I turned Otis 1266 01:07:42,058 --> 01:07:44,493 into the one and only true monster in the-- 1267 01:07:44,560 --> 01:07:47,563 -["Monster of All Monsters" playing] -[crowd cheers] 1268 01:07:47,630 --> 01:07:50,533 [Cole] Did someone say… monster? 1269 01:07:57,206 --> 01:07:59,141 It's deafening in here. 1270 01:08:03,345 --> 01:08:07,149 [Graves] Braun Strowman stalking toward the ring. 1271 01:08:07,216 --> 01:08:09,051 [roars] 1272 01:08:09,685 --> 01:08:11,620 Bigger and badder than before. 1273 01:08:11,687 --> 01:08:14,690 [Cole] Hey, Mr. Gable, I believe it's put-up-or-shut-up time. 1274 01:08:19,929 --> 01:08:22,465 [Graves] Otis is staring a hole through Strowman. 1275 01:08:23,032 --> 01:08:25,668 No fear in the eyes of the number one guy tonight. 1276 01:08:27,103 --> 01:08:28,437 Maybe there should be. 1277 01:08:32,675 --> 01:08:34,510 [Cole] Strowman looks phenomenal. 1278 01:08:43,686 --> 01:08:45,588 -[Graves chuckles] -Oh, and a right hand drops-- 1279 01:08:45,654 --> 01:08:49,058 knocks Otis into the ropes, and Gable said, "Not-Not right now." 1280 01:08:49,125 --> 01:08:51,927 And now Strowman, "Get these hands, Mr. Otis." 1281 01:08:51,994 --> 01:08:55,731 And Gable from behind, tried the sneak attack. 1282 01:08:56,932 --> 01:08:58,467 I don't think that was wise. 1283 01:09:05,241 --> 01:09:06,976 Not so fast, Mr. Gable. 1284 01:09:07,710 --> 01:09:09,745 -Oh. -Oh! 1285 01:09:09,812 --> 01:09:12,681 [Cole] Now, Otis blasting Strowman into the corner, 1286 01:09:12,748 --> 01:09:14,850 and Otis unloading on The Monster Among Men. 1287 01:09:19,288 --> 01:09:21,924 [Graves] Crushing Strowman in the corner. 1288 01:09:21,991 --> 01:09:24,760 Could Otis be the one to topple the monster? 1289 01:09:25,761 --> 01:09:28,230 [Cole] Maybe not. A shoulder tackle dropping Otis. 1290 01:09:28,297 --> 01:09:31,800 And now a clothesline almost decapitating Gable. 1291 01:09:35,971 --> 01:09:37,940 Powerbomb with ease. 1292 01:09:38,007 --> 01:09:39,608 [Graves] It looked effortless. 1293 01:09:45,214 --> 01:09:48,184 -[Cole] Oh no. No way. -[Graves] No way in hell. 1294 01:09:48,250 --> 01:09:50,419 -Corey-- -[Graves] No way in hell! 1295 01:09:50,486 --> 01:09:52,354 [Cole] What does Otis weigh? 1296 01:09:52,421 --> 01:09:54,523 [Graves] Three-fifty, three-sixty? 1297 01:09:54,590 --> 01:09:57,393 [Cole] Strowman's got Otis up and a powerbomb! 1298 01:09:57,459 --> 01:10:00,029 -[crowd cheers] -Are you kidding me? 1299 01:10:01,063 --> 01:10:02,831 ["Monster of All Monsters" playing] 1300 01:10:02,898 --> 01:10:07,303 A 360-pounder powerbombed 1301 01:10:07,369 --> 01:10:09,805 by The Monster Among Men, 1302 01:10:09,872 --> 01:10:13,809 putting everybody on notice here on Friday Night SmackDown. 1303 01:10:22,851 --> 01:10:27,056 Excuse me, Drew. Ultimately, you fell short at Clash at the Castle, 1304 01:10:27,122 --> 01:10:30,159 but because of that, how satisfying will it be for you 1305 01:10:30,226 --> 01:10:33,862 to ultimately get your redemption against the newest member of The Bloodline, 1306 01:10:33,929 --> 01:10:35,331 Solo Sikoa, here tonight? 1307 01:10:36,799 --> 01:10:38,467 [crowd cheers] 1308 01:10:38,534 --> 01:10:42,638 Clash at the Castle should have been the biggest moment of my life. 1309 01:10:44,473 --> 01:10:48,410 Twenty-one years, I've given everything to this industry. 1310 01:10:48,477 --> 01:10:50,646 All the sacrifices led me to that moment, 1311 01:10:50,713 --> 01:10:54,183 and I should be standing here right now Undisputed Champion. 1312 01:10:56,585 --> 01:10:58,187 I'm not for one reason. 1313 01:11:00,556 --> 01:11:02,691 Solo Sikoa. 1314 01:11:10,065 --> 01:11:10,899 Solo… 1315 01:11:12,101 --> 01:11:14,336 I'm sure your Head of the Table 1316 01:11:14,403 --> 01:11:16,105 is very happy with you, 1317 01:11:17,773 --> 01:11:21,644 but actions have consequences. 1318 01:11:21,710 --> 01:11:23,412 And I promise you tonight, 1319 01:11:23,479 --> 01:11:27,650 you are not gonna like the consequences of your actions. 1320 01:11:33,255 --> 01:11:35,691 [Graves] And this coming Monday on Raw, 1321 01:11:35,758 --> 01:11:39,428 the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles are on the line 1322 01:11:39,495 --> 01:11:42,364 as champions Raquel Rodriguez and Aliyah 1323 01:11:42,431 --> 01:11:48,370 defend against Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai accompanied by Bayley, Damage CTRL. 1324 01:11:48,437 --> 01:11:51,240 [Cole] This match was supposed to happen this past Monday night on Raw 1325 01:11:51,307 --> 01:11:52,775 before Braun Strowman interrupted. 1326 01:11:52,841 --> 01:11:55,277 It will happen next week in Anaheim at The Pond 1327 01:11:55,344 --> 01:11:58,080 as part of Friday Night SmackDown here on Fox. 1328 01:11:58,147 --> 01:12:00,482 One of these teams will be the Number One Contenders 1329 01:12:00,549 --> 01:12:03,652 for The Usos' Undisputed Tag Team Titles. 1330 01:12:03,719 --> 01:12:05,321 ♪ Are you ready? ♪ 1331 01:12:06,789 --> 01:12:08,924 ["Gallantry" plays] 1332 01:12:08,991 --> 01:12:10,993 [crowd cheers] 1333 01:12:34,383 --> 01:12:35,317 [bell rings] 1334 01:12:35,384 --> 01:12:38,087 [Irvin] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 1335 01:12:38,153 --> 01:12:40,322 Introducing first, from Ayr, Scotland, 1336 01:12:40,389 --> 01:12:44,426 weighing in at 275 pounds, 1337 01:12:44,493 --> 01:12:48,130 Drew McIntyre. 1338 01:12:48,797 --> 01:12:51,066 [Cole] Drew McIntyre will be with us next week 1339 01:12:51,133 --> 01:12:55,504 as Friday Night SmackDown heads to the West Coast yet again. 1340 01:12:55,571 --> 01:13:00,109 The Pond, Anaheim, California, for SmackDown next week. 1341 01:13:00,175 --> 01:13:03,212 Now, you know, McIntyre, Corey, not one to make excuses, 1342 01:13:03,278 --> 01:13:04,446 not one to be bitter, 1343 01:13:04,513 --> 01:13:07,316 has accepted his fate over the past 21 years, 1344 01:13:07,383 --> 01:13:10,385 but he is pissed off tonight, and he has a reason to be. 1345 01:13:10,452 --> 01:13:13,222 He was robbed of the Unified Championship. 1346 01:13:13,288 --> 01:13:15,190 He had Roman Reigns pinned, 1347 01:13:15,257 --> 01:13:18,660 had Roman Reigns dead to rights at Clash at the Castle 1348 01:13:18,727 --> 01:13:20,896 before the involvement of Solo Sikoa. 1349 01:13:20,963 --> 01:13:23,632 [Graves] Drew McIntyre assumed for the first time ever 1350 01:13:23,699 --> 01:13:25,768 it would truly be one-on-one. 1351 01:13:25,834 --> 01:13:27,870 Roman Reigns, Drew McIntyre. 1352 01:13:27,936 --> 01:13:31,607 No Usos, no Sami, no Wiseman. 1353 01:13:31,673 --> 01:13:34,410 And then, Solo Sikoa flipped the script. 1354 01:13:35,344 --> 01:13:37,713 Fury in the eyes tonight of the Scottish Warrior 1355 01:13:37,780 --> 01:13:39,081 with very good reason. 1356 01:13:39,148 --> 01:13:44,253 [Cole] And now McIntyre says he has to dissect The Bloodline one-by-one. 1357 01:13:44,319 --> 01:13:46,488 He will start with Solo Sikoa, 1358 01:13:46,555 --> 01:13:49,625 who makes his SmackDown in-ring debut here tonight. 1359 01:13:49,691 --> 01:13:53,395 ["Get Real" playing] 1360 01:14:03,238 --> 01:14:07,109 [Irvin] And his opponent, accompanied to the ring by Sami Zayn 1361 01:14:07,176 --> 01:14:12,681 and the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions, The Usos, 1362 01:14:12,748 --> 01:14:17,686 from Las Vegas, Nevada, weighing in at 250 pounds, 1363 01:14:17,753 --> 01:14:21,690 Solo Sikoa. 1364 01:14:21,757 --> 01:14:24,827 [Cole] And notice, conveniently, the Head of the Table, 1365 01:14:24,893 --> 01:14:27,729 the head of The Bloodline, the Undisputed Champion, 1366 01:14:27,796 --> 01:14:30,165 Roman Reigns is not here tonight. He had something up his sleeve. 1367 01:14:30,232 --> 01:14:33,735 He pulled a fast one on everybody this past Saturday at Clash at the Castle, 1368 01:14:33,802 --> 01:14:36,438 and now, Corey, he doesn't even have the guts 1369 01:14:36,505 --> 01:14:39,208 -to show up tonight with McIntyre here. -Oh, will you stop? 1370 01:14:39,274 --> 01:14:40,742 You are being ridiculous, Cole. 1371 01:14:40,809 --> 01:14:43,679 It's a perk that comes with being the champ, 1372 01:14:43,745 --> 01:14:45,347 with being the guy, 1373 01:14:45,414 --> 01:14:48,650 with being the face of the entire industry. 1374 01:14:48,717 --> 01:14:51,320 Generals don't do the fighting on the front lines, Cole. 1375 01:14:51,386 --> 01:14:52,788 That's what the infantry is for. 1376 01:14:52,855 --> 01:14:55,624 The Head of the Table is exactly where he belongs, 1377 01:14:55,691 --> 01:14:57,292 waiting for somebody to step up. 1378 01:14:57,359 --> 01:14:59,461 [Cole] Well, McIntyre one-on-one with Sikoa. 1379 01:14:59,528 --> 01:15:01,063 The Usos and Sami at ringside. 1380 01:15:01,129 --> 01:15:05,234 This is really a four-on-one handicap match, when you think about it. 1381 01:15:05,300 --> 01:15:08,537 McIntyre yet to take his eyes off Sikoa, 1382 01:15:08,604 --> 01:15:14,710 the 250-pounder who's been described as ferocious, dangerous, and hungry. 1383 01:15:14,776 --> 01:15:16,979 The younger brother of Jimmy and Jey Uso. 1384 01:15:17,045 --> 01:15:21,149 There's an eight-year difference between Solo Sikoa and his brothers. 1385 01:15:21,216 --> 01:15:23,785 And we're underway, and McIntyre goes right after Sikoa. 1386 01:15:23,852 --> 01:15:25,854 [Graves] When it comes to general demeanor and attitude, 1387 01:15:25,921 --> 01:15:29,825 Solo Sikoa might be the most dangerous with a short temper. 1388 01:15:29,892 --> 01:15:32,961 The Street Champion has never met a fight he did not like. 1389 01:15:33,028 --> 01:15:36,198 [Cole] And the official, Ryan Tran, warning Drew McIntyre. 1390 01:15:36,265 --> 01:15:39,368 And Solo Sikoa now unloading on McIntyre. 1391 01:15:39,434 --> 01:15:43,038 [Graves] Big heavy rights to the face and body of McIntyre. 1392 01:15:44,506 --> 01:15:46,375 [Cole] Solo Sikoa has said that-- 1393 01:15:46,441 --> 01:15:50,279 Oh! Never really was close to his brothers when they grew up 1394 01:15:50,345 --> 01:15:52,781 because of the eight-year difference. It made him stronger. 1395 01:15:52,848 --> 01:15:57,286 He was sort of a loner… growing up. 1396 01:15:57,352 --> 01:16:00,689 [Graves] That's why he refers to himself as Solo. 1397 01:16:00,756 --> 01:16:03,559 [Cole] Oh, and Drew McIntyre with a clothesline. 1398 01:16:03,625 --> 01:16:07,396 Of course, the son of the legendary Rikishi. 1399 01:16:07,462 --> 01:16:10,766 [Graves] On the other hand, there's a bit of jealousy inside Solo Sikoa 1400 01:16:10,832 --> 01:16:12,668 in that he has watched his older brothers 1401 01:16:12,734 --> 01:16:15,103 succeed at the highest levels of this industry, 1402 01:16:15,170 --> 01:16:16,505 of the fam-- Wait, wait, wait. 1403 01:16:16,572 --> 01:16:20,242 -[Cole] Oh, Future Shock DDT. -[Graves] That could spoil Sikoa's debut. 1404 01:16:20,309 --> 01:16:24,079 [Cole] And just like that, McIntyre looking to take out Sikoa. 1405 01:16:24,146 --> 01:16:25,380 Remember what Drew said. 1406 01:16:25,447 --> 01:16:28,116 "Not gonna like the consequences of your actions." 1407 01:16:29,084 --> 01:16:30,886 Looking for the Claymore, 1408 01:16:30,953 --> 01:16:34,389 and saving their brother, the Tag Champs. 1409 01:16:34,456 --> 01:16:35,357 [crowd booing] 1410 01:16:35,424 --> 01:16:38,527 McIntyre is on fire here on SmackDown. 1411 01:16:42,664 --> 01:16:44,933 [Cole] We are back here on Friday Night SmackDown. 1412 01:16:45,000 --> 01:16:47,336 It's the in-ring debut on SmackDown of Solo Sikoa, 1413 01:16:47,402 --> 01:16:48,503 a member of The Bloodline, 1414 01:16:48,570 --> 01:16:50,539 younger brother of The Usos, against Drew McIntyre. 1415 01:16:50,606 --> 01:16:53,508 Corey, during the commercial break, it was a four-on-one attack, 1416 01:16:53,575 --> 01:16:56,278 and it has allowed Solo Sikoa to get back in this match. 1417 01:16:56,345 --> 01:16:57,980 [Graves] The Bloodline coming at McIntyre 1418 01:16:58,046 --> 01:17:01,383 from every side of the ring simultaneously. 1419 01:17:01,450 --> 01:17:05,253 [Cole] It was a swarm of The Bloodline, and now Sikoa 1420 01:17:05,320 --> 01:17:07,823 with a Samoan drop. That looked familiar. 1421 01:17:07,889 --> 01:17:09,958 Cover now by Solo Sikoa, 1422 01:17:10,025 --> 01:17:11,326 and McIntyre at two. 1423 01:17:14,062 --> 01:17:17,199 [Graves] Solo Sikoa may be brand new to Friday Night SmackDown, 1424 01:17:17,265 --> 01:17:21,603 but Solo is by no means new to this game, to this business, to The Bloodline. 1425 01:17:21,670 --> 01:17:25,607 And you know Solo would have never seen the light of day in WWE 1426 01:17:25,674 --> 01:17:29,678 had he not been up to the expectations of the Head of the Table, 1427 01:17:29,745 --> 01:17:31,079 of the Tribal Chief. 1428 01:17:31,146 --> 01:17:33,815 Roman's blessing is why Solo is here. 1429 01:17:33,882 --> 01:17:35,150 [Cole] You said it earlier, Corey, 1430 01:17:35,217 --> 01:17:37,386 he may be, according to all sources, 1431 01:17:37,452 --> 01:17:40,355 the baddest of everyone in the Anoa'i family. 1432 01:17:40,422 --> 01:17:43,191 [Graves] Built like a tank. Just ask Drew McIntyre. 1433 01:17:43,258 --> 01:17:44,993 [Cole] Frightening eyes as well. 1434 01:17:45,060 --> 01:17:46,862 [referee] Two, three, four. 1435 01:17:46,928 --> 01:17:51,433 [Cole] Now, the attack on McIntyre. And a cheap shot by Jey Uso. 1436 01:17:51,500 --> 01:17:54,970 And again, Sami Zayn cackling like a hyena. 1437 01:17:56,204 --> 01:17:59,941 [Graves] And again, Solo has stood by and watched his older brothers 1438 01:18:00,008 --> 01:18:02,477 succeed to the highest levels in this business, 1439 01:18:02,544 --> 01:18:05,447 watched his entire family run this game. 1440 01:18:05,514 --> 01:18:06,915 Solo says, "It's my time now." 1441 01:18:06,982 --> 01:18:09,885 [Cole] It's not lost on him either what you were saying earlier 1442 01:18:09,951 --> 01:18:11,953 about Roman accepting him into The Bloodline. 1443 01:18:12,020 --> 01:18:15,190 Understanding that Sikoa was ready, how dangerous this man can be. 1444 01:18:15,257 --> 01:18:18,193 It just gives you another layer of protection for Roman Reigns. 1445 01:18:20,228 --> 01:18:23,231 [Graves] In there throwing sledgehammer rights. 1446 01:18:23,298 --> 01:18:25,767 [Cole] And McIntyre, against all odds, 1447 01:18:25,834 --> 01:18:27,269 fighting back against Sikoa. 1448 01:18:27,335 --> 01:18:29,237 Knee well placed in the midsection. 1449 01:18:29,304 --> 01:18:32,474 And a belly-to-belly throw to McIntyre. 1450 01:18:32,541 --> 01:18:34,876 Cover for the win on the Scottish Warrior, 1451 01:18:34,943 --> 01:18:36,111 who kicks at two. 1452 01:18:40,682 --> 01:18:42,317 [Graves] You'd be remiss not to ask 1453 01:18:42,384 --> 01:18:44,653 what sort of physical condition McIntyre is in. 1454 01:18:44,719 --> 01:18:47,989 We know Drew could be running on pure adrenaline at this moment, 1455 01:18:48,056 --> 01:18:51,660 after a grueling battle six nights ago in Cardiff. 1456 01:18:51,727 --> 01:18:54,863 [Cole] Not only grueling physically, but think about the mental toll, 1457 01:18:54,930 --> 01:18:57,532 that whole week, the build-up to Clash at the Castle, 1458 01:18:57,599 --> 01:19:02,504 in Drew McIntyre's homeland of the United Kingdom. 1459 01:19:02,571 --> 01:19:04,172 Oh, Sikoa backing it up. 1460 01:19:06,074 --> 01:19:09,644 [Graves] That may have been Drew's cue to head home and get a little rest. 1461 01:19:13,248 --> 01:19:15,383 [Cole] Watch this impact again. 1462 01:19:15,450 --> 01:19:18,120 Shades of the late, great Umaga, 1463 01:19:19,654 --> 01:19:21,490 and also his dad Rikishi. 1464 01:19:23,859 --> 01:19:25,861 [Graves] And both older brothers. 1465 01:19:25,927 --> 01:19:28,096 And look at Solo beginning to feel himself. 1466 01:19:28,697 --> 01:19:31,566 Get your ass up. You don't belong here. 1467 01:19:32,467 --> 01:19:33,602 You don't belong here. 1468 01:19:35,837 --> 01:19:38,673 -You don't belong here. -[Tran] Let's go. Come on. 1469 01:19:41,176 --> 01:19:43,812 [Cole] Trash-talking McIntyre, whipping him across the ring. 1470 01:19:43,879 --> 01:19:46,414 Drew, though, explodes out of the corner with a clothesline. 1471 01:19:46,481 --> 01:19:47,482 [crowd cheers] 1472 01:19:47,549 --> 01:19:51,486 And now, you feel McIntyre may be building some momentum, 1473 01:19:51,553 --> 01:19:52,921 feeding off adrenaline here. 1474 01:19:54,322 --> 01:19:56,057 Sikoa runs into an elbow. 1475 01:19:56,124 --> 01:19:57,359 [crowd cheers] 1476 01:20:00,695 --> 01:20:02,798 Great throw by McIntyre. 1477 01:20:02,864 --> 01:20:06,101 [Graves] Outrageous power from the Scottish Warrior. 1478 01:20:07,402 --> 01:20:10,572 Ah, neckbreaker, and a kip-up by Drew. 1479 01:20:10,639 --> 01:20:12,774 -[crowd cheers] -[Graves] Maybe I spoke too soon. 1480 01:20:12,841 --> 01:20:15,877 Drew looking like he feels just fine tonight. 1481 01:20:15,944 --> 01:20:17,012 [crowd cheers] 1482 01:20:17,078 --> 01:20:20,615 [Cole] WWE fans in Seattle backing McIntyre, 1483 01:20:20,682 --> 01:20:22,350 was setting up for the Claymore. 1484 01:20:22,417 --> 01:20:25,821 Of course, Jey gets involved, and now Jimmy on the other side. 1485 01:20:25,887 --> 01:20:28,323 It allows Sikoa to roll up McIntyre for the win. 1486 01:20:28,390 --> 01:20:29,891 Shoulders down. Two-count kickout. 1487 01:20:34,129 --> 01:20:35,797 [Graves] Solo sent to the outside. 1488 01:20:35,864 --> 01:20:38,934 Jimmy Uso eats a right from McIntyre. 1489 01:20:39,000 --> 01:20:42,170 [Cole] You mentioned earlier, Corey, swarming from all sides. 1490 01:20:43,371 --> 01:20:46,708 McIntyre, six-foot-five. Looking to fly. 1491 01:20:46,775 --> 01:20:50,478 And Sami Zayn now gets involved. The official didn't see it. 1492 01:20:50,545 --> 01:20:52,414 He was over there dealing with The Usos. 1493 01:20:53,615 --> 01:20:57,252 And now, Sami Zayn in the hard way. 1494 01:21:00,288 --> 01:21:03,058 Remember, it was Zayn who sacrificed himself, 1495 01:21:03,692 --> 01:21:08,129 running into a chair from McIntyre instead of Sikoa earlier today. 1496 01:21:08,196 --> 01:21:09,965 -Oh! -[Graves] Oh baby! 1497 01:21:10,031 --> 01:21:12,500 [Cole] Again, Sami Zayn running interference, 1498 01:21:12,567 --> 01:21:14,069 cover off the superkick, 1499 01:21:14,135 --> 01:21:15,670 and a kickout at two. 1500 01:21:15,737 --> 01:21:17,038 [crowd cheers] 1501 01:21:17,105 --> 01:21:20,809 [Cole] Now, Sikoa is beginning to understand what makes McIntyre tick. 1502 01:21:22,277 --> 01:21:25,180 [Graves] Take a look at this, as Drew is about to deliver a Claymore. 1503 01:21:25,247 --> 01:21:30,518 Sikoa, a step ahead and a savate kick right on the chin of Drew McIntyre. 1504 01:21:30,585 --> 01:21:31,953 [Cole] Again, I hate to say it, Corey, 1505 01:21:32,020 --> 01:21:36,191 Sami Zayn continues to prove his worth to The Bloodline week after week. 1506 01:21:37,125 --> 01:21:39,027 [grunting] 1507 01:21:41,329 --> 01:21:43,265 [crowd] Boo! Yay! 1508 01:21:44,266 --> 01:21:45,800 Boo! Yay! 1509 01:21:45,867 --> 01:21:47,736 [Graves] This is unfamiliar territory for Sikoa. 1510 01:21:47,802 --> 01:21:51,239 There aren't many men who can stand and throw hands with the Street Champ. 1511 01:21:51,306 --> 01:21:52,674 [Cole] Glasgow Kiss. 1512 01:21:52,741 --> 01:21:55,710 Oh, and The Usos dump McIntyre over the top rope. 1513 01:21:55,777 --> 01:21:57,946 The official dealing with that idiot, Sami Zayn, 1514 01:21:58,013 --> 01:22:00,448 and The Usos are mugging McIntyre. 1515 01:22:00,515 --> 01:22:01,750 Turn around, official! 1516 01:22:06,421 --> 01:22:08,356 And here come the Street Profits! 1517 01:22:08,423 --> 01:22:12,027 [Graves] Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins trying to even the score. 1518 01:22:12,093 --> 01:22:13,228 [crowd cheers] 1519 01:22:13,295 --> 01:22:15,163 [Cole] And now, Sami Zayn in the mix. 1520 01:22:17,165 --> 01:22:20,001 [Graves] McIntyre just got mauled by The Usos. 1521 01:22:21,202 --> 01:22:23,171 The Profits came down to help out. 1522 01:22:26,207 --> 01:22:27,742 [Graves] Montez Ford… 1523 01:22:29,444 --> 01:22:30,679 [Cole] From the heavens! 1524 01:22:30,745 --> 01:22:33,114 [crowd cheers] 1525 01:22:33,181 --> 01:22:35,016 There are bodies everywhere. 1526 01:22:36,685 --> 01:22:40,422 McIntyre back in the ring with Sikoa. This match continues. 1527 01:22:42,090 --> 01:22:44,025 Looking for the Samoan drop yet again. 1528 01:22:44,092 --> 01:22:45,794 McIntyre, though, slips out from behind. 1529 01:22:48,396 --> 01:22:51,666 Claymore drives Sikoa right out of the ring! 1530 01:22:53,368 --> 01:22:55,470 -Holy cow! It's Karrion Kross! -[Graves] Karrion Kross! 1531 01:22:55,537 --> 01:22:57,305 -[bell rings] -[Cole] The Kross Jacket. 1532 01:22:57,372 --> 01:23:01,242 -Karrion Kross! -[Graves] …and Scarlett have arrived. 1533 01:23:01,309 --> 01:23:04,112 [Cole] This lunatic is choking McIntyre out. 1534 01:23:04,179 --> 01:23:05,747 [crowd boos] 1535 01:23:05,814 --> 01:23:08,483 The harbinger of doom, and there's Scarlett looking on. 1536 01:23:08,550 --> 01:23:11,486 The Kross Jacket. McIntyre's fading. 1537 01:23:12,987 --> 01:23:15,623 This crazed, maniacal Kross. 1538 01:23:15,690 --> 01:23:19,027 [Graves] Doomsday has arrived for the Scottish Warrior. 1539 01:23:20,362 --> 01:23:22,497 [Cole] McIntyre, struggling to breathe. 1540 01:23:24,733 --> 01:23:27,769 We need help out here. Somebody get out here and help this guy. 1541 01:23:30,305 --> 01:23:35,477 [Graves] McIntyre trying to fight his way out of the Kross Jacket. 1542 01:23:37,512 --> 01:23:41,783 [Cole] But not enough. Karrion Kross decimating McIntyre. 1543 01:23:43,785 --> 01:23:46,287 McIntyre fading. 1544 01:23:47,055 --> 01:23:51,359 Kross, who wants to reset the timeline here on SmackDown. 1545 01:23:51,426 --> 01:23:52,994 [crowd booing] 1546 01:23:58,099 --> 01:24:00,502 This guy's nuts. Kross is nuts. 1547 01:24:00,568 --> 01:24:05,006 [Graves] Kross and Scarlett have haunted McIntyre for weeks now. 1548 01:24:05,940 --> 01:24:09,611 [Cole] Somebody help McIntyre. Somebody get in there and do something. 1549 01:24:09,677 --> 01:24:12,480 [Graves] The Scottish Warrior's world is fading to black. 1550 01:24:12,547 --> 01:24:15,950 -[Cole] McIntyre, somebody help the guy! -[Graves] Somebody stop Kross!