1 00:00:01,234 --> 00:00:04,571 [WWE intro music playing] 2 00:00:04,637 --> 00:00:05,605 [Cena] Then. 3 00:00:07,240 --> 00:00:08,475 -[Flair] Woo! -[glass shatters] 4 00:00:08,541 --> 00:00:10,477 [The Rock] If you smell… 5 00:00:10,543 --> 00:00:11,811 -[bell tolls] -[Cena] Now. 6 00:00:12,445 --> 00:00:14,247 [Reigns] Acknowledge me! 7 00:00:14,848 --> 00:00:17,350 -♪ The King of Kings ♪ -♪ You can't see me ♪ 8 00:00:17,417 --> 00:00:18,518 [Cena] Forever. 9 00:00:18,585 --> 00:00:20,020 [crowd cheers] 10 00:00:23,156 --> 00:00:24,257 Together. 11 00:00:25,825 --> 00:00:26,960 [music fades] 12 00:00:29,295 --> 00:00:31,531 [upbeat music playing] 13 00:00:31,598 --> 00:00:34,434 [Cole] It is an island of world-class beaches 14 00:00:34,501 --> 00:00:37,037 full of great adventures and experiences. 15 00:00:37,737 --> 00:00:40,206 World-famous music and musicians 16 00:00:40,273 --> 00:00:43,977 where you enjoy every last ray of sun. 17 00:00:44,677 --> 00:00:46,212 For the first time ever, 18 00:00:46,279 --> 00:00:49,816 SmackDown has come to Puerto Rico. 19 00:00:49,883 --> 00:00:54,053 You're looking live at a sold-out Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan. 20 00:00:54,120 --> 00:00:57,390 A late-arriving crowd here tonight, but we are sold-out. 21 00:00:57,457 --> 00:01:01,861 Over 16,000 WWE fans have packed this place 22 00:01:01,928 --> 00:01:05,999 for Friday Night SmackDown on Fox, sponsored by Progressive, 23 00:01:06,066 --> 00:01:11,371 a triple threat of protection with home, auto, and more. 24 00:01:14,574 --> 00:01:17,210 ["Booyaka 619" by P.O.D. playing] 25 00:01:17,277 --> 00:01:19,813 [crowd cheers] 26 00:01:24,551 --> 00:01:26,920 ♪ Booyaka, booyaka, 619 ♪ 27 00:01:26,986 --> 00:01:29,489 ♪ Booyaka, booyaka, that's my pueblo ♪ 28 00:01:29,556 --> 00:01:31,858 ♪ Booyaka, booyaka, 619 ♪ 29 00:01:31,925 --> 00:01:35,061 [crowd cheers] 30 00:01:36,796 --> 00:01:39,399 ♪ Booyaka, booyaka, that's my pueblo ♪ 31 00:01:39,466 --> 00:01:42,068 ♪ Booyaka, booyaka, 619 ♪ 32 00:01:42,135 --> 00:01:44,437 ♪ What you gonna do When we come for you? ♪ 33 00:01:45,138 --> 00:01:46,973 ♪ Viva la raza! ♪ 34 00:01:47,040 --> 00:01:49,042 [crowd cheers] 35 00:01:49,109 --> 00:01:52,078 ["Our World" by def rebel playing] 36 00:01:56,416 --> 00:01:58,551 [crowd cheers] 37 00:02:01,488 --> 00:02:04,124 [Irvin] Please welcome Zelina Vega, 38 00:02:04,190 --> 00:02:08,962 Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro, Santos Escobar, 39 00:02:09,028 --> 00:02:11,831 and WWE Hall of Famer, 40 00:02:11,898 --> 00:02:18,872 Rey Mysterio! LWO! 41 00:02:18,938 --> 00:02:23,209 [Cole] It is electric here in San Juan tonight 42 00:02:23,276 --> 00:02:26,479 for the arrival of Rey Mysterio and the LWO. 43 00:02:26,546 --> 00:02:30,850 Just like earlier today on all WWE social media channels, 44 00:02:30,917 --> 00:02:32,986 the Backlash press conference, 45 00:02:33,052 --> 00:02:38,057 some verbal sparring between Rhea and Dom and Zelina and Rey. 46 00:02:41,694 --> 00:02:46,266 [Irvin] Welcome to the WWE Backlash press conference. 47 00:02:47,066 --> 00:02:48,935 [crowd boos] 48 00:02:49,002 --> 00:02:53,072 It's no secret that I am the underdog here in this match. 49 00:02:53,139 --> 00:02:55,708 But I'm excited, I'm so happy to be representing 50 00:02:55,775 --> 00:02:58,178 each and every single one of you in WWE, 51 00:02:58,778 --> 00:03:00,780 and let's get the SmackDown Women's Championship 52 00:03:00,847 --> 00:03:02,649 and bring it to Puerto Rico. 53 00:03:02,715 --> 00:03:04,384 [crowd cheering] 54 00:03:04,450 --> 00:03:05,885 I'm not only going to beat you, 55 00:03:05,952 --> 00:03:09,088 but I'm going to embarrass you in your home. 56 00:03:09,155 --> 00:03:11,891 Now, your nightmares become reality tomorrow. 57 00:03:11,958 --> 00:03:13,726 [crowd boos] 58 00:03:20,200 --> 00:03:22,402 [Cole] Well, ladies and gentlemen, tomorrow night, 59 00:03:22,468 --> 00:03:26,439 Zelina Vega calls it the biggest match of her career. 60 00:03:26,506 --> 00:03:28,308 In front of family and friends, 61 00:03:28,374 --> 00:03:31,644 can she knock off the mighty Rhea Ripley 62 00:03:31,711 --> 00:03:36,082 to win the SmackDown Women's Championship at Backlash? 63 00:03:36,883 --> 00:03:39,485 Hello again, everybody. At ringside, I'm Michael Cole, 64 00:03:39,552 --> 00:03:41,154 of course, accompanied by Wade Barrett. 65 00:03:41,221 --> 00:03:43,022 It is an incredible atmosphere here. 66 00:03:43,089 --> 00:03:45,458 What an island. What an atmosphere. 67 00:03:45,525 --> 00:03:48,828 What a two-nights of insane action we've got lined up. 68 00:03:48,895 --> 00:03:51,264 Also with us here at ringside, our Spanish announce team 69 00:03:51,331 --> 00:03:53,433 Jerry Soto and Marcelo Rodriguez. 70 00:03:53,499 --> 00:03:55,134 [in Spanish] We're very happy to represent, 71 00:03:55,201 --> 00:03:58,504 because this weekend Puerto Rico plays the role of all of Latin America! 72 00:03:58,571 --> 00:04:03,676 Exactly! So thanks to you, our family, today we're all clearly making history. 73 00:04:09,882 --> 00:04:12,852 [in Spanish] How are my people on the Island of Enchantment doing? 74 00:04:12,919 --> 00:04:15,221 [crowd cheering] 75 00:04:21,594 --> 00:04:26,299 You may not know this, but frankly, it's an honor for us 76 00:04:26,366 --> 00:04:30,236 to get to represent all our fellow Latinos out there. 77 00:04:30,303 --> 00:04:32,605 [crowd cheers] 78 00:04:32,672 --> 00:04:37,677 Through the LWO! 79 00:04:38,277 --> 00:04:39,846 I don't know about you, 80 00:04:39,912 --> 00:04:44,217 but we are more than happy to be witnesses, tomorrow, 81 00:04:44,284 --> 00:04:48,621 to Damian Priest getting his ass kicked by Bad Bunny! 82 00:04:48,688 --> 00:04:50,723 [crowd cheers] 83 00:04:53,960 --> 00:04:57,330 But before that happens, please give it up for 84 00:04:57,397 --> 00:05:01,834 the next Smackdown Women's Champion, 85 00:05:01,901 --> 00:05:03,636 Zelina Vega! 86 00:05:03,703 --> 00:05:06,406 [crowd cheers] 87 00:05:10,943 --> 00:05:17,583 [crowd chants] 88 00:05:20,420 --> 00:05:25,491 ["The Other Side" by Alter Bridge playing] 89 00:05:32,632 --> 00:05:34,500 [crowd clamoring] 90 00:05:34,567 --> 00:05:38,171 [Cole] Ladies and gentlemen, we have been talking for weeks… 91 00:05:39,972 --> 00:05:43,409 about how emotional this weekend is for Zelina Vega, 92 00:05:43,476 --> 00:05:47,647 and before she can even address the WWE fans here tonight, 93 00:05:47,714 --> 00:05:50,850 the interruption of Judgment Day. 94 00:05:52,785 --> 00:05:57,290 [Wade] The Judgment Day don't need to do Zelina Vega any favors. 95 00:05:57,357 --> 00:05:59,826 Zelina Vega has caused enough trouble 96 00:05:59,892 --> 00:06:02,562 over the past few weeks for The Judgment Day. 97 00:06:06,366 --> 00:06:12,004 Bálor on the right, Rhea on the left, Dominik Mysterio, Rey's estranged son, 98 00:06:13,673 --> 00:06:14,941 there in the middle. 99 00:06:18,444 --> 00:06:23,049 [crowd boos] 100 00:06:28,755 --> 00:06:30,089 [crowd gasps] 101 00:06:30,823 --> 00:06:32,125 [Cole] Real classy. 102 00:06:33,626 --> 00:06:34,861 What an ass. 103 00:06:43,269 --> 00:06:44,504 Obviously… 104 00:06:57,784 --> 00:06:59,419 needs to learn some manners. 105 00:07:09,562 --> 00:07:13,032 [crowd boos] 106 00:07:18,805 --> 00:07:24,210 [crowd chants] 107 00:07:29,282 --> 00:07:31,417 [in Spanish] You have been a… 108 00:07:31,484 --> 00:07:36,189 [crowd booing] 109 00:07:45,631 --> 00:07:50,203 [booing continues] 110 00:07:50,269 --> 00:07:52,138 You have been more… 111 00:07:52,205 --> 00:07:56,576 [crowd booing] 112 00:08:04,150 --> 00:08:09,088 [crowd chanting indistinctly] 113 00:08:12,358 --> 00:08:17,463 You have been more of a father for her than for me. 114 00:08:17,530 --> 00:08:18,931 [crowd boos] 115 00:08:18,998 --> 00:08:23,336 [in English] And you're still the same deadbeat dad you're always gonna be. 116 00:08:23,402 --> 00:08:26,105 [crowd boos] 117 00:08:26,172 --> 00:08:29,775 -[in Spanish] Because Mommy-- -Look, Dom, Dom, Dom. 118 00:08:31,277 --> 00:08:34,480 All you do is whine and whine and whine. 119 00:08:34,547 --> 00:08:38,217 [crowd cheers] 120 00:08:39,418 --> 00:08:43,089 Son, don't be such a drag. 121 00:08:43,155 --> 00:08:46,459 [crowd cheers] 122 00:08:49,061 --> 00:08:55,134 Now, if you have the guts, and your mommy allows you to… 123 00:08:56,469 --> 00:08:59,572 [crowd cheers] 124 00:08:59,639 --> 00:09:03,376 …why don't we have a WrestleMania rematch? 125 00:09:03,442 --> 00:09:07,346 [crowd cheers] 126 00:09:10,449 --> 00:09:15,821 [in English] One more time, WrestleMania rematch, you and me. 127 00:09:23,829 --> 00:09:28,301 [crowd chants] 128 00:09:29,201 --> 00:09:31,070 I got a better idea, Rey. 129 00:09:32,438 --> 00:09:34,240 How about you fight me? 130 00:09:34,307 --> 00:09:37,710 [crowd cheers] 131 00:09:37,777 --> 00:09:39,512 [muffled] Yeah. I wouldn't. 132 00:09:42,682 --> 00:09:46,519 [crowd cheers] 133 00:09:49,755 --> 00:09:52,892 How about you fight the both of us? 134 00:09:54,427 --> 00:09:56,195 [in Spanish] Both of us? 135 00:09:59,031 --> 00:10:01,434 You two against the two of us? 136 00:10:01,500 --> 00:10:04,937 [crowd cheers] 137 00:10:05,004 --> 00:10:06,038 You're on! 138 00:10:07,273 --> 00:10:09,642 [crowd cheers] 139 00:10:11,544 --> 00:10:14,080 [indistinct chatter] 140 00:10:14,914 --> 00:10:19,485 [crowd chants in Spanish] Yes! Yes! Yes! 141 00:10:24,357 --> 00:10:25,524 You're on. 142 00:10:25,591 --> 00:10:27,193 -[crowd cheers] -[mic thuds] 143 00:10:27,259 --> 00:10:28,461 [Cole] Oh yeah! 144 00:10:32,898 --> 00:10:35,334 ["The Other Side" by Alter Bridge playing] 145 00:10:35,401 --> 00:10:39,805 [Cole] WWE official, Adam Pearce, please make this happen. 146 00:10:41,340 --> 00:10:43,642 Oh, look at the cheap shot by Dominik! 147 00:10:43,709 --> 00:10:44,744 [Wade laughs] 148 00:10:44,810 --> 00:10:47,980 [Cole] Oh man, I hope he gets his later tonight… 149 00:10:48,047 --> 00:10:50,583 -[Wade] Don't… -…because we had a challenge. 150 00:10:50,650 --> 00:10:54,587 Rhea and Dominik against Rey Mysterio and Zelina Vega 151 00:10:54,654 --> 00:10:56,922 later on tonight here on SmackDown. 152 00:11:00,826 --> 00:11:02,261 [gasps] 153 00:11:02,328 --> 00:11:06,132 [Cole] A hit-and-run by that punk Dominik Mysterio, 154 00:11:06,198 --> 00:11:08,834 and if Adam Pearce makes this official, Wade, 155 00:11:08,901 --> 00:11:12,505 Dominik's gonna get his tonight on Friday Night SmackDown. 156 00:11:12,571 --> 00:11:16,008 [Wade] You know what? I have a really horrible feeling, Michael Cole, 157 00:11:16,075 --> 00:11:20,579 that you are not gonna be capable of being an unbiased journalist tonight 158 00:11:20,646 --> 00:11:22,148 based on that performance from you. 159 00:11:22,214 --> 00:11:24,050 Well, let's see if we can make that match official. 160 00:11:24,116 --> 00:11:27,553 And coming up next here on Friday Night SmackDown on Fox, 161 00:11:27,620 --> 00:11:30,022 a traditional Tag Team Matchup. 162 00:11:30,089 --> 00:11:32,558 I want to take you back to what happened last week 163 00:11:32,625 --> 00:11:33,959 here on Friday Night SmackDown, 164 00:11:34,026 --> 00:11:37,830 the OC, AJ Styles, Michin, The Good Brothers, Anderson and Gallows 165 00:11:37,897 --> 00:11:40,866 celebrating being drafted to Friday Night SmackDown 166 00:11:40,933 --> 00:11:45,805 before they were interrupted by Erik, Ivar and Valhalla of The Viking Raiders. 167 00:11:45,871 --> 00:11:47,940 OC, handle your business. 168 00:11:48,607 --> 00:11:51,377 [Cole] And the OC would handle their business, 169 00:11:52,511 --> 00:11:55,648 the Big Boot and the Eat Defeat by Michin. 170 00:11:57,383 --> 00:11:59,218 Anderson and Gallows with the Magic Killer 171 00:11:59,285 --> 00:12:03,389 and then AJ Styles with the Exclamation Point. 172 00:12:03,456 --> 00:12:05,224 Wade, the Phenomenal Forearm. 173 00:12:06,192 --> 00:12:09,395 [Wade] Absolute annihilation of The Viking Raiders 174 00:12:09,462 --> 00:12:11,130 trying to rain on the parade 175 00:12:11,197 --> 00:12:15,301 of the newly drafted SmackDown stars, the OC. 176 00:12:15,367 --> 00:12:17,970 Failing badly in the process. 177 00:12:18,037 --> 00:12:22,141 ["Emergence" by def rebel playing] 178 00:12:25,277 --> 00:12:28,514 [crowd cheering] 179 00:12:35,921 --> 00:12:38,257 -[explosion pops] -[crowd cheering] 180 00:12:38,324 --> 00:12:39,291 [bell rings] 181 00:12:39,358 --> 00:12:43,028 [Irvin] The following is a Tag Team Match scheduled for one fall. 182 00:12:43,095 --> 00:12:46,098 Introducing first, accompanied by Michin 183 00:12:46,165 --> 00:12:49,602 and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, 184 00:12:49,668 --> 00:12:55,508 Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, the OC! 185 00:12:55,574 --> 00:12:59,145 -[Cole] Wade, the OC looks good in blue. -[Wade] You're telling me. 186 00:12:59,211 --> 00:13:01,847 Thrilled to have them here on SmackDown. 187 00:13:01,914 --> 00:13:04,316 And up next, we're gonna see them in action. 188 00:13:04,383 --> 00:13:07,753 The OC, taking on The Viking Raiders. 189 00:13:09,388 --> 00:13:10,422 [music fades] 190 00:13:11,957 --> 00:13:13,626 [Cole] You know, they say when you come here 191 00:13:13,692 --> 00:13:18,297 that you need to enjoy every last ray of sun. 192 00:13:18,364 --> 00:13:19,932 This is San Juan, Puerto Rico, 193 00:13:19,999 --> 00:13:22,668 the home tonight of Friday Night SmackDown on Fox, 194 00:13:22,735 --> 00:13:26,172 and tomorrow to WWE Backlash. 195 00:13:26,238 --> 00:13:27,973 What a wonderful place. 196 00:13:28,040 --> 00:13:31,076 [Wade] Hey, Cole. Breaking news, you got your wish. 197 00:13:31,143 --> 00:13:34,280 Adam Pearce has officially signed off 198 00:13:34,346 --> 00:13:40,352 Rey Mysterio and Zelina Vega of the LWO, will take on Dominik and Rhea Ripley 199 00:13:40,419 --> 00:13:43,856 in mixed tag action in tonight's main event. 200 00:13:43,923 --> 00:13:45,691 [Cole] Meanwhile, traditional tag team action now. 201 00:13:45,758 --> 00:13:48,027 There is Erik and Ivar, along with Valhalla, 202 00:13:48,093 --> 00:13:52,464 The Viking Raiders set to take on Anderson and Gallows of the OC. 203 00:13:52,531 --> 00:13:55,367 Now earlier today, at the press conference for Backlash 204 00:13:55,434 --> 00:13:56,769 here in San Juan, Puerto Rico, 205 00:13:56,836 --> 00:13:59,605 Triple H discussed the format 206 00:13:59,672 --> 00:14:02,474 of the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament. 207 00:14:02,541 --> 00:14:06,879 We are going to have more about the format at the conclusion of this match. 208 00:14:06,946 --> 00:14:11,450 Joining us at ringside, none other than AJ Styles. 209 00:14:11,517 --> 00:14:14,587 -AJ, welcome back to SmackDown. -[Styles] What's going on, fellas? 210 00:14:15,054 --> 00:14:19,458 Glad to be back. You know, this is the house that AJ Styles built. 211 00:14:19,525 --> 00:14:20,726 I love it here. 212 00:14:21,193 --> 00:14:23,095 We're about to heat it up right now with the OC. 213 00:14:23,929 --> 00:14:26,165 [Cole] Anderson and Gallows against The Viking Raiders. 214 00:14:26,232 --> 00:14:28,367 Of course, Michin in the corner of Anderson and Gallows 215 00:14:28,434 --> 00:14:30,436 and Valhalla for The Raiders. 216 00:14:30,502 --> 00:14:32,037 -[Wade] I got to tell you, AJ… -[bell rings] 217 00:14:32,104 --> 00:14:34,106 …what a thrill it is to have you here on SmackDown. 218 00:14:34,173 --> 00:14:35,441 Let me ask you right off the bat, 219 00:14:35,507 --> 00:14:38,444 we just saw the beautiful new World Heavyweight Championship. 220 00:14:38,510 --> 00:14:40,412 Given your history of accomplishment, 221 00:14:40,479 --> 00:14:43,082 you must have a particular interest 222 00:14:43,148 --> 00:14:45,484 in the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament. 223 00:14:45,551 --> 00:14:47,553 [Styles] Is there anyone that doesn't? 224 00:14:47,620 --> 00:14:49,622 And if they don't, I got a problem with them. 225 00:14:49,688 --> 00:14:51,357 I don't understand why they're here in the WWE. 226 00:14:51,423 --> 00:14:54,526 You want the prize and the WWE World Championship, 227 00:14:54,593 --> 00:14:56,362 it is the prize right now that everybody wants. 228 00:14:56,428 --> 00:14:57,830 [Cole] This is Erik now, the legal man, 229 00:14:57,896 --> 00:15:00,232 hammering away with the body shots on Karl Anderson, 230 00:15:00,299 --> 00:15:03,135 and Anderson with a block now. Karl Anderson fighting back. 231 00:15:04,703 --> 00:15:08,507 Of course, we will find out on Sunday who will be involved 232 00:15:08,574 --> 00:15:10,576 in the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament. 233 00:15:10,643 --> 00:15:13,779 -Will AJ Styles be part of the field? -[Styles] I hope so. 234 00:15:15,281 --> 00:15:17,616 [Wade] Has to be one of the favorites, if he is. 235 00:15:17,683 --> 00:15:21,587 [Cole] Oh! Karl Anderson taking out Erik at the knee. 236 00:15:21,654 --> 00:15:24,356 -Come on, Karl. -[Cole] What makes Anderson so effective? 237 00:15:24,423 --> 00:15:26,458 [Styles] He's been there and done that all over the world. 238 00:15:26,525 --> 00:15:28,861 He knows what he's doing. He's prepared for anything. 239 00:15:28,928 --> 00:15:31,030 That's what we love about Karl Anderson. 240 00:15:31,096 --> 00:15:34,366 And here comes Gallows, the big man, to set things straight. 241 00:15:34,433 --> 00:15:37,236 [Cole] And the big man as well for The Raiders, Ivar. 242 00:15:37,303 --> 00:15:40,105 -[grunting] -[Cole] Ivar so strong, powerful, 243 00:15:40,172 --> 00:15:42,608 but yet agile for his size. 244 00:15:43,242 --> 00:15:44,443 A couple of back elbows. 245 00:15:44,510 --> 00:15:47,513 [Wade] Really a last chance to settle some scores 246 00:15:47,579 --> 00:15:50,416 before the draft officially kicks in after Backlash. 247 00:15:50,482 --> 00:15:54,119 Of course, The Viking Raiders heading over to Raw. 248 00:15:54,186 --> 00:15:56,955 [Cole] The OC will stay with us here on Friday nights. 249 00:15:57,022 --> 00:15:58,223 [Styles] I think Ivar's still mad 250 00:15:58,290 --> 00:16:00,459 after the Phenomenal Forearm I gave him last week. 251 00:16:00,526 --> 00:16:03,195 [Cole] And the World Heavyweight Championship, of course, 252 00:16:03,262 --> 00:16:05,297 will be part of Monday Night Raw. 253 00:16:05,364 --> 00:16:08,968 That's because the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, Roman Reigns, 254 00:16:09,034 --> 00:16:10,869 is part of Friday Night SmackDown. 255 00:16:10,936 --> 00:16:15,507 As of tonight, holding that championship for 978 days. 256 00:16:15,574 --> 00:16:18,110 Perhaps Roman could be on your radar, AJ? 257 00:16:18,177 --> 00:16:20,913 -[Styles] Of course he is. Listen-- -[Cole] Oh! 258 00:16:20,979 --> 00:16:23,916 [Styles] Beautiful! That was the Cover Me Softly right there! 259 00:16:23,983 --> 00:16:27,019 -[Cole] And a kickout. What was that? -[Styles] The Brother Me Softly. 260 00:16:27,086 --> 00:16:29,955 That was it right there. I came up with the name all by myself. 261 00:16:30,022 --> 00:16:31,590 -It's beautiful! -[Cole chuckles] 262 00:16:31,657 --> 00:16:33,992 [Wade] What a tight brotherhood, the OC. 263 00:16:34,059 --> 00:16:37,029 Truly have been over the past few years globally. 264 00:16:37,096 --> 00:16:38,530 AJ, I got to ask you, 265 00:16:38,597 --> 00:16:41,600 you've had a little time off for recovery lately. 266 00:16:42,067 --> 00:16:45,771 What is different about AJ Styles this time around? 267 00:16:45,838 --> 00:16:47,840 [Styles] You know, this was the first time in 24 years 268 00:16:47,906 --> 00:16:50,309 that I've ever been out this long from wrestling, 269 00:16:50,376 --> 00:16:51,443 and it bothered me. 270 00:16:51,510 --> 00:16:55,848 It made me want more, and more is what I'm going after. 271 00:16:55,914 --> 00:16:57,750 That's what makes me different this time around. 272 00:16:57,816 --> 00:16:59,585 [Cole] Valhalla causing a distraction. 273 00:16:59,651 --> 00:17:04,256 And it allows Ivar to take over, dumping Anderson out to the floor. 274 00:17:04,323 --> 00:17:07,359 [Wade] Heavy landing for Anderson there. 275 00:17:08,627 --> 00:17:10,362 [Cole] Michin having words with Valhalla. 276 00:17:10,429 --> 00:17:13,532 This Tag Team Matchup continues live on Fox. 277 00:17:17,302 --> 00:17:18,337 [Styles] Here we go! 278 00:17:18,404 --> 00:17:20,372 [Cole] We are live in San Juan, Puerto Rico, 279 00:17:20,439 --> 00:17:22,841 for SmackDown on Fox. 280 00:17:22,908 --> 00:17:25,210 Sold-out, over 16,000 strong. 281 00:17:25,277 --> 00:17:28,614 Anderson and Gallows of the OC against The Viking Raiders. 282 00:17:28,680 --> 00:17:30,983 Tag made. Here comes Gallows! 283 00:17:31,050 --> 00:17:34,219 [Wade] This is exactly what the OC needed, 284 00:17:34,286 --> 00:17:37,189 -just when things were looking bleak. -[crowd cheers] 285 00:17:38,957 --> 00:17:44,229 [Cole] With us at ringside, none other than former WWE Champion, AJ Styles, 286 00:17:44,296 --> 00:17:47,099 who's been on the edge of his seat for this entire matchup. 287 00:17:47,166 --> 00:17:48,867 Oh, and a big shoulder tackle! 288 00:17:48,934 --> 00:17:52,938 [Wade] AJ, I got to ask you. The OC look reinvigorated. 289 00:17:53,005 --> 00:17:56,675 What is this unit looking to achieve in the future here on SmackDown? 290 00:17:56,742 --> 00:17:59,144 [Styles] We want it all. We want it all. 291 00:17:59,745 --> 00:18:01,580 Mia "Michin," whatever you want to call her, 292 00:18:01,647 --> 00:18:04,082 she's going for, of course, the Women's Championship. 293 00:18:04,149 --> 00:18:07,286 -The boys, of course, want the tag. -[Cole] Oh! 294 00:18:07,352 --> 00:18:09,721 -[Styles] That's it! Come on! -[Cole] What a Powerbomb! 295 00:18:09,788 --> 00:18:13,826 Cover by Gallows for the win. Ivar's going to kick at two. 296 00:18:14,993 --> 00:18:18,797 I don't know about you, Wade, but I can hardly hear myself think. 297 00:18:18,864 --> 00:18:22,201 [Wade] I'm surprised the roof is still attached to this building. 298 00:18:22,267 --> 00:18:23,635 They're just getting louder, Cole. 299 00:18:25,871 --> 00:18:28,974 [Cole] Here's Erik now, runs into a right here by Gallows. 300 00:18:29,041 --> 00:18:30,476 [Styles] Come on, Gallows. 301 00:18:30,542 --> 00:18:32,411 [crowd chants] 302 00:18:34,446 --> 00:18:37,149 [Cole] Gallows went for the Big Boot, caught by Erik. 303 00:18:37,216 --> 00:18:38,283 And there's the power! 304 00:18:38,817 --> 00:18:41,019 -[Wade] Got two belligerent… -[Cole] Tag! 305 00:18:41,086 --> 00:18:45,023 …savages here to ruin the party in Puerto Rico. 306 00:18:45,090 --> 00:18:47,226 [Cole] Double team coming from The Viking Raiders, 307 00:18:47,292 --> 00:18:52,231 the 300-plus-pound Ivar up to the top rope. 308 00:18:52,297 --> 00:18:54,066 Big Splash! 309 00:18:54,133 --> 00:18:57,069 Cover on Gallows for the win, 310 00:18:57,136 --> 00:18:59,505 and Karl Anderson saving the matchup. 311 00:19:01,640 --> 00:19:03,842 -Watch this impact. -[grunting] 312 00:19:03,909 --> 00:19:05,043 [Styles] Nice. 313 00:19:05,744 --> 00:19:07,679 [Cole] Meanwhile, Anderson… 314 00:19:07,746 --> 00:19:10,849 -[Wade and Styles] Oh! -[Cole] …got sat on by Ivar. 315 00:19:10,916 --> 00:19:16,855 [Wade] 330 pounds of Ivar, crushing everything in his path. 316 00:19:16,922 --> 00:19:18,957 [Cole] Again, Valhalla with the distraction. 317 00:19:19,024 --> 00:19:22,361 [Wade] Well, Valhalla has been instrumental in this entire matchup. 318 00:19:22,427 --> 00:19:24,029 -Whoa! -[crowd cheers] 319 00:19:24,096 --> 00:19:28,200 [Cole] And Michin just made Valhalla pay out here at ringside. 320 00:19:28,267 --> 00:19:32,604 [Wade] And that is why they call Michin "The Equalizer" of the OC. 321 00:19:32,671 --> 00:19:35,174 [Cole] And it allows Gallows to take out Ivar. 322 00:19:35,874 --> 00:19:38,443 Tag made. Here's Anderson. 323 00:19:41,346 --> 00:19:42,781 The Good Brothers. 324 00:19:42,848 --> 00:19:43,949 [Styles] Magic Killer! 325 00:19:44,016 --> 00:19:47,152 -[Cole] Magic Killer connecting! Cover! -[crowd] Uno! 326 00:19:47,219 --> 00:19:49,354 -Dos! Tres! -[Styles] Yes, sir! 327 00:19:49,421 --> 00:19:51,390 -I'm celebrating, baby. -[Cole] The OC sends The Raiders 328 00:19:51,456 --> 00:19:54,393 -packing to Raw. -[Irvin] Here are your winners, 329 00:19:54,459 --> 00:19:57,462 the OC! 330 00:19:57,529 --> 00:20:01,700 [Wade] Oh man. The OC firing on all cylinders. 331 00:20:01,767 --> 00:20:05,571 What a way to open up their account here on SmackDown. 332 00:20:05,637 --> 00:20:08,740 [Cole] Wade, Valhalla kept getting involved in this matchup here tonight, 333 00:20:08,807 --> 00:20:09,975 and finally… 334 00:20:11,243 --> 00:20:12,544 Michin made her pay. 335 00:20:12,611 --> 00:20:15,214 [Wade] Well, that is the Head Baddie In Charge, 336 00:20:15,280 --> 00:20:18,183 Michin with a vital call for the OC. 337 00:20:18,250 --> 00:20:22,487 -And once you see that, it is good night. -[crowd] Uno, dos, tres! 338 00:20:22,554 --> 00:20:23,622 [bell rings] 339 00:20:24,323 --> 00:20:27,960 [Cole] What an arrival to Friday Night SmackDown for the OC… 340 00:20:28,026 --> 00:20:29,494 [crowd cheers] 341 00:20:29,561 --> 00:20:32,731 …as they celebrate their tag team victory. 342 00:20:32,798 --> 00:20:34,833 Well, ladies and gentlemen, moments ago, we showed you 343 00:20:34,900 --> 00:20:37,603 the brand-new World Heavyweight Championship. 344 00:20:37,669 --> 00:20:40,305 Now, earlier today at the Backlash press conference 345 00:20:40,372 --> 00:20:42,741 on all WWE social media channels, 346 00:20:42,808 --> 00:20:45,143 Triple H explained how we're going to crown 347 00:20:45,210 --> 00:20:47,479 a new World Heavyweight Champion. 348 00:20:47,546 --> 00:20:51,183 It will all start Monday night live on Raw. 349 00:20:51,250 --> 00:20:52,818 There will be a tournament on Raw. 350 00:20:52,884 --> 00:20:56,021 Then next Friday night on SmackDown there will be another tournament. 351 00:20:56,088 --> 00:20:58,423 The winners of those two tournaments 352 00:20:58,490 --> 00:21:02,427 will face off the last Saturday of this month, 353 00:21:02,494 --> 00:21:06,331 May 27th, in Saudi Arabia, at Night of Champions 354 00:21:06,398 --> 00:21:09,334 to crown the brand-new New World Heavyweight Champion. 355 00:21:09,401 --> 00:21:12,070 [Wade] Again, starting this Monday on Raw, 356 00:21:12,137 --> 00:21:14,473 the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament 357 00:21:14,539 --> 00:21:17,909 starts and then continues next Friday on SmackDown, 358 00:21:17,976 --> 00:21:21,546 the two winners from those respective tournament nights 359 00:21:21,613 --> 00:21:25,350 face off at Night of Champions, May 27th, 360 00:21:25,417 --> 00:21:28,420 to crown the new World Heavyweight Champion. 361 00:21:28,487 --> 00:21:30,756 ♪ I'm on my own Against the wall ♪ 362 00:21:30,822 --> 00:21:34,226 ♪ The pressure's building But, no, I will never fall ♪ 363 00:21:34,293 --> 00:21:35,761 ♪ Instead of crying ♪ 364 00:21:35,827 --> 00:21:37,396 ♪ They hear me roar ♪ 365 00:21:37,462 --> 00:21:39,831 [Irvin] Ladies and gentleman, please welcome 366 00:21:39,898 --> 00:21:46,805 the Raw Women's Champion, Bianca Belair! 367 00:21:48,206 --> 00:21:49,274 [Cole] Well, here is a woman 368 00:21:49,341 --> 00:21:52,277 who hopes to make history tomorrow night at Backlash. 369 00:21:52,344 --> 00:21:58,150 If she wins, the longest-reigning Women's Champion in history. 370 00:21:59,885 --> 00:22:04,790 And tonight, Friday Night SmackDown on Fox is sponsored by Progressive Insurance. 371 00:22:04,856 --> 00:22:09,194 Save when you bundle auto, home, or motorcycle insurance. 372 00:22:10,929 --> 00:22:14,366 SmackDown's first-round draft pick, Wade. 373 00:22:14,433 --> 00:22:15,967 [crowd cheers] 374 00:22:16,034 --> 00:22:21,340 "The EST" Bianca Belair is live and she's next. 375 00:22:22,040 --> 00:22:23,742 ♪ Instead of crying ♪ 376 00:22:23,809 --> 00:22:24,843 ♪ They hear me roar ♪ 377 00:22:27,179 --> 00:22:29,448 [Cole] Puerto Rico is an island of world-class beaches. 378 00:22:29,514 --> 00:22:31,316 I heard, Wade, you brought your swimming trunks? 379 00:22:31,383 --> 00:22:34,419 [Wade] Yes, indeed. Packed my Speedo, I don't like many tan lines. 380 00:22:34,486 --> 00:22:36,488 [Cole] I'm not sure how many people would find that hot, 381 00:22:36,555 --> 00:22:41,026 but one thing that is hot, WWE, the hottest brand on the planet. 382 00:22:43,061 --> 00:22:46,998 [upbeat music playing] 383 00:22:47,065 --> 00:22:49,534 [crowd cheering] 384 00:23:00,846 --> 00:23:04,082 [crowd cheering] 385 00:23:14,226 --> 00:23:15,961 Sing it, baby! 386 00:23:16,027 --> 00:23:21,566 [crowd singing] 387 00:23:35,080 --> 00:23:37,149 [Cole] Bianca Belair told me the European tour, 388 00:23:37,215 --> 00:23:41,620 one of the most fun tours she's ever had here in WWE. 389 00:23:41,686 --> 00:23:44,156 And speaking of Bianca, she's the Raw Women's Champion, 390 00:23:44,222 --> 00:23:46,024 and if she wins tomorrow night, 391 00:23:46,091 --> 00:23:50,295 she will become the longest-reigning Women's Champion of the modern era. 392 00:23:50,362 --> 00:23:54,132 She defends the title against Iyo Sky at Backlash. 393 00:23:59,171 --> 00:24:02,841 Now y'all all just saw all the love that we got on the European tour. 394 00:24:02,908 --> 00:24:05,343 [crowd cheers] 395 00:24:06,278 --> 00:24:09,414 And the crowd, it was amazing and I can't wait to go back, 396 00:24:09,481 --> 00:24:13,885 but I am so hyped to be newly drafted at SmackDown 397 00:24:13,952 --> 00:24:16,688 and standing right here in Puerto Rico. 398 00:24:16,755 --> 00:24:19,758 [crowd cheering] 399 00:24:21,326 --> 00:24:25,030 Now y'all all know that this blue brand, it holds a special place in my heart 400 00:24:25,096 --> 00:24:28,934 because I made history when I won the SmackDown Title here. 401 00:24:30,168 --> 00:24:32,737 [crowd cheering] 402 00:24:33,605 --> 00:24:36,007 But tonight is the eve 403 00:24:36,074 --> 00:24:39,978 when I defend my Raw Women's Championship against Iyo Sky. 404 00:24:40,045 --> 00:24:43,315 Now, Iyo Sky, she is one of a kind. 405 00:24:43,381 --> 00:24:46,718 She's dangerous, she's unpredictable, but… 406 00:24:47,552 --> 00:24:49,554 I have faced the best of the best. 407 00:24:50,622 --> 00:24:55,293 I have flown all around the world, defending this title, 408 00:24:58,129 --> 00:25:03,201 so I have proven that no matter where I am or what brand I'm on, 409 00:25:03,268 --> 00:25:06,404 I'm always gonna show up and show out. 410 00:25:06,471 --> 00:25:10,242 [crowd cheering] 411 00:25:14,813 --> 00:25:19,317 [crowd chanting] EST! EST! EST! 412 00:25:19,384 --> 00:25:22,854 Now, with a victory tomorrow, 413 00:25:23,455 --> 00:25:27,792 I will tie the record for the longest title reign. 414 00:25:28,760 --> 00:25:32,097 Which means that after Backlash, 415 00:25:32,163 --> 00:25:37,168 when that clock strikes midnight, the EST of WWE 416 00:25:37,235 --> 00:25:43,275 will become your longest-reigning Women's Champion of the modern era. 417 00:25:43,341 --> 00:25:46,678 [crowd cheers] 418 00:25:47,479 --> 00:25:50,282 So every single time I step in this ring, 419 00:25:50,348 --> 00:25:53,385 -I'm gonna give every-- -["We Got The Rage" playing] 420 00:25:53,451 --> 00:25:55,053 [crowd clamoring] 421 00:25:56,454 --> 00:25:59,391 [Cole] Get used to this because they are now officially a part 422 00:26:00,292 --> 00:26:01,826 of Friday Night SmackDown. 423 00:26:02,961 --> 00:26:07,065 Ding-dong! 424 00:26:09,434 --> 00:26:10,835 Hello, SmackDown. 425 00:26:12,871 --> 00:26:16,641 Uh, Bianca, don't tell me that you're out here 426 00:26:16,708 --> 00:26:20,278 talking about how this show holds such a special place in your heart, 427 00:26:20,345 --> 00:26:22,747 and you're not even gonna tell these idiots why. 428 00:26:24,749 --> 00:26:27,919 It's because I made you on this show! 429 00:26:28,553 --> 00:26:30,822 [crowd boos] 430 00:26:30,889 --> 00:26:32,057 That's right. I did. 431 00:26:32,123 --> 00:26:33,792 Boo all you want, but it's true. 432 00:26:34,526 --> 00:26:36,595 I can't say that I'm surprised you're out here 433 00:26:36,661 --> 00:26:40,799 bragging about how many days that you've been champion. 434 00:26:40,865 --> 00:26:44,569 Same old conceited Bianca. 435 00:26:46,004 --> 00:26:48,239 You know what you should be talking about? 436 00:26:48,306 --> 00:26:51,476 Your focus should be on Iyo Sky 437 00:26:51,543 --> 00:26:56,481 and how she's about to end that title reign tomorrow night. 438 00:26:57,282 --> 00:26:59,684 She's going to put an end 439 00:26:59,751 --> 00:27:04,656 to this history party that you're very excited about. 440 00:27:04,723 --> 00:27:06,124 [laughs] 441 00:27:06,191 --> 00:27:07,626 And when that happens, 442 00:27:07,692 --> 00:27:11,463 you and that big old head of yours can get out of our ring. 443 00:27:11,529 --> 00:27:12,530 [laughs] 444 00:27:12,597 --> 00:27:16,267 When Iyo Sky becomes the new Raw Women's Champion, 445 00:27:16,334 --> 00:27:18,570 Dakota and I feel like becoming 446 00:27:18,637 --> 00:27:23,274 the new WWE Women's Tag Team Champions. 447 00:27:25,710 --> 00:27:30,649 And SmackDown and that idiot Michael Cole 448 00:27:30,715 --> 00:27:33,718 will belong to Damage CTRL! 449 00:27:33,785 --> 00:27:35,053 [mic thuds] 450 00:27:35,754 --> 00:27:37,155 [Cole] That's nice. Glad she's back. 451 00:27:37,222 --> 00:27:38,957 [Wade] That's you. She's talking about you, Cole. 452 00:27:39,024 --> 00:27:41,092 [Cole] No kidding. And Bianca Belair now in trouble. 453 00:27:41,159 --> 00:27:43,495 Iyo Sky, Dakota Kai, and Bayley. 454 00:27:43,561 --> 00:27:45,230 And Bianca Belair goes right after Bayley, 455 00:27:45,296 --> 00:27:48,299 and Bianca now trying to fight off Damage CTRL. 456 00:27:48,366 --> 00:27:49,968 [Wade] That's quite simply the-- Ooh. 457 00:27:50,435 --> 00:27:53,038 [Cole] And this, uh, will be the scene tomorrow night. 458 00:27:53,104 --> 00:27:55,907 Iyo and Bianca for the Raw Women's Championship. 459 00:27:57,175 --> 00:27:58,576 And from behind! 460 00:28:01,413 --> 00:28:03,114 And Bianca holding her own. 461 00:28:03,848 --> 00:28:06,651 [Wade] Cleaning house, three-on-one, what on earth? 462 00:28:06,718 --> 00:28:08,987 -[Cole] Bayley! -[crowd cheering] 463 00:28:09,054 --> 00:28:12,357 Bianca was going for the KOD, and now Iyo Sky! 464 00:28:12,424 --> 00:28:14,125 The Genius of the Sky! 465 00:28:15,326 --> 00:28:19,397 [Wade] Like always, the numbers game is just too much. 466 00:28:19,464 --> 00:28:22,200 Valiant effort from Bianca Belair, 467 00:28:22,267 --> 00:28:25,537 but Damage CTRL is out to cause damage. 468 00:28:25,603 --> 00:28:29,007 -["Liv Gone Mad" playing] -[Cole] Bianca Belair down three-one, 469 00:28:29,808 --> 00:28:31,676 but she's got some backup! 470 00:28:33,044 --> 00:28:35,113 The Women's Tag Team Champions, 471 00:28:35,180 --> 00:28:38,016 Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez! 472 00:28:38,083 --> 00:28:40,418 [Wade] Always spoiling for a fight. 473 00:28:42,520 --> 00:28:46,024 [Cole] Raquel and Morgan going after Damage CTRL. 474 00:28:48,026 --> 00:28:51,329 [crowd cheering] 475 00:28:51,396 --> 00:28:53,798 ♪ I'm on my own Against the wall ♪ 476 00:28:53,865 --> 00:28:57,802 [Cole] And now Bianca will regroup, as will Iyo Sky, 477 00:28:57,869 --> 00:29:00,438 because tomorrow night at Backlash, 478 00:29:00,505 --> 00:29:05,210 Bianca versus Iyo for the Raw Women's Championship. 479 00:29:05,276 --> 00:29:08,613 [yelling indistinctly] 480 00:29:08,680 --> 00:29:12,350 [overlapping chatter] 481 00:29:14,819 --> 00:29:16,421 [ominous music plays] 482 00:29:16,488 --> 00:29:20,158 When someone has every single thing they need, 483 00:29:21,226 --> 00:29:23,762 everything is all in the right places, 484 00:29:24,429 --> 00:29:28,333 they are so sure of who they think they really are. 485 00:29:30,001 --> 00:29:31,503 Right up until the point… 486 00:29:32,370 --> 00:29:34,939 when you take away one little thing. 487 00:29:35,940 --> 00:29:38,376 All of the formalities, 488 00:29:39,043 --> 00:29:41,112 the little charade they put on for everybody, 489 00:29:42,147 --> 00:29:44,749 that begins to crumble real fast. 490 00:29:46,050 --> 00:29:47,051 Tonight… 491 00:29:48,219 --> 00:29:51,256 I plant another seed to be reaped. 492 00:29:52,991 --> 00:29:54,159 Mr. Nakamura… 493 00:29:55,994 --> 00:29:59,097 how much is your honor really worth to you? 494 00:30:02,133 --> 00:30:03,001 Tick tock. 495 00:30:04,335 --> 00:30:07,805 [clock ticking] 496 00:30:08,473 --> 00:30:11,476 [Cole] Well, before Shinsuke Nakamura heads over to Monday Night Raw, 497 00:30:11,543 --> 00:30:13,578 he's got one more score to settle. 498 00:30:13,645 --> 00:30:16,347 Later on tonight, "The King of Strong Style" 499 00:30:16,414 --> 00:30:20,685 Nakamura against Karrion Kross live on SmackDown. 500 00:30:21,619 --> 00:30:23,655 ["Bring the Swag" feat J. Frost playing] 501 00:30:23,721 --> 00:30:25,690 [crowd cheers] 502 00:30:32,597 --> 00:30:34,832 ♪ I bring the swag like nobody can ♪ 503 00:30:34,899 --> 00:30:36,301 ♪ Don't mean to brag… ♪ 504 00:30:36,367 --> 00:30:37,802 -[bell rings] -[Irvin] The following 505 00:30:37,869 --> 00:30:40,605 is a Tag Team Match scheduled for one fall. 506 00:30:40,672 --> 00:30:45,777 Introducing first, at a combined weight of 492 pounds, 507 00:30:45,843 --> 00:30:49,881 Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins, 508 00:30:49,948 --> 00:30:53,451 The Street Profits! 509 00:30:53,518 --> 00:30:55,453 [Cole] Wade, it's one of the biggest days of the year 510 00:30:55,520 --> 00:30:58,223 for red Solo cups at Cinco de Mayo. 511 00:30:59,023 --> 00:31:01,359 [Wade] Well, and May parties all around, 512 00:31:01,426 --> 00:31:05,630 but it ain't a true party until The Street Profits are in town 513 00:31:05,697 --> 00:31:10,902 where they're going to be right here on SmackDown every single week. 514 00:31:10,969 --> 00:31:12,470 [crowd] Hey! Hey! 515 00:31:12,537 --> 00:31:15,406 [Cole] It is a raucous scene here tonight. 516 00:31:15,473 --> 00:31:18,109 Sold-out in San Juan, Puerto Rico, 517 00:31:18,176 --> 00:31:20,745 over 16,000 strong. 518 00:31:20,812 --> 00:31:23,748 But up next, we'll witness this Tag Team Matchup, 519 00:31:23,815 --> 00:31:26,918 The Street Profits against Imperium! 520 00:31:28,019 --> 00:31:29,187 We want the smoke! 521 00:31:29,254 --> 00:31:31,990 -Oh! Oh! Oh! -[crowd cheering] 522 00:31:32,056 --> 00:31:34,325 [crowd] Hey! Hey! Hey! 523 00:31:36,694 --> 00:31:39,397 [announcer] Match Flo is sponsored by Progressive, 524 00:31:39,464 --> 00:31:42,767 a triple threat of protection with home, auto and more. 525 00:31:44,135 --> 00:31:47,705 [Cole] It is a WrestleMania main event rematch. 526 00:31:47,772 --> 00:31:49,507 Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn 527 00:31:49,574 --> 00:31:53,444 defend the Undisputed Tag Team Titles against The Usos. 528 00:31:54,379 --> 00:31:58,416 A lot of pressure tonight, The Usos have dedicated the victory… 529 00:31:58,883 --> 00:32:01,052 To your Tribal Chief! 530 00:32:02,086 --> 00:32:03,988 [Heyman] Your Tribal Chief wants you to know 531 00:32:04,055 --> 00:32:06,925 that success is your only avenue tonight. 532 00:32:07,625 --> 00:32:09,894 He will only accept the fact… 533 00:32:11,429 --> 00:32:14,899 that tonight is the night. 534 00:32:18,436 --> 00:32:20,605 [Cole] The Usos need to win tonight. 535 00:32:20,672 --> 00:32:23,841 They understand that Roman Reigns will not accept failure. 536 00:32:25,877 --> 00:32:28,413 Oh, and a Swanton by Owens! 537 00:32:28,479 --> 00:32:29,681 Cover to retain. 538 00:32:30,114 --> 00:32:31,015 Kickout! 539 00:32:31,082 --> 00:32:32,317 [cell phone buzzes] 540 00:32:33,251 --> 00:32:34,085 Yes, sir. 541 00:32:36,120 --> 00:32:36,955 Yes, sir. 542 00:32:37,922 --> 00:32:39,524 Thank you, my Tribal Chief. 543 00:32:40,858 --> 00:32:41,793 That was the call. 544 00:32:43,428 --> 00:32:46,497 Tonight is your night. 545 00:32:46,564 --> 00:32:48,499 [crowd clamoring] 546 00:32:49,233 --> 00:32:50,501 [Cole] Wait a minute. 547 00:32:50,568 --> 00:32:52,971 "The Enforcer" Solo Sikoa. 548 00:32:53,972 --> 00:32:56,574 Tonight is the night. 549 00:32:56,641 --> 00:32:58,810 [tense music playing] 550 00:33:00,278 --> 00:33:01,512 [Cole] It's Riddle! 551 00:33:01,579 --> 00:33:03,881 Riddle attacking Solo Sikoa! 552 00:33:05,650 --> 00:33:09,854 Meanwhile, Sami dragging Jey out of the ring. 553 00:33:10,822 --> 00:33:12,090 Stunner! 554 00:33:13,257 --> 00:33:14,559 Helluva Kick! 555 00:33:15,059 --> 00:33:18,162 -Cover! -[crowd] One, two, three! 556 00:33:18,229 --> 00:33:20,298 -[bell rings] -[Cole] Zayn and Owens retain. 557 00:33:21,265 --> 00:33:24,402 Jimmy and Jey can't get the job done. 558 00:33:25,036 --> 00:33:28,506 Roman Reigns is not gonna be happy with this. 559 00:33:28,573 --> 00:33:30,742 [crowd cheering] 560 00:33:37,715 --> 00:33:39,717 [crowd clamoring] 561 00:33:39,784 --> 00:33:41,386 -[clapping] -[Jey] Okay! 562 00:33:41,452 --> 00:33:44,689 -Okay! -San Juan, Puerto Rico! 563 00:33:44,756 --> 00:33:46,958 -What's up, though? -Hey, you know why we here. 564 00:33:47,024 --> 00:33:49,127 -Backlash. -We here to handle some business. 565 00:33:49,193 --> 00:33:51,596 -Backlash! -Big six-man tomorrow night. 566 00:33:51,662 --> 00:33:53,831 -Come on. -Hey, Jey. I'm with it! 567 00:33:53,898 --> 00:33:56,434 [chuckles] Solo, are you with it? 568 00:33:56,934 --> 00:33:58,035 Jey, you with it? 569 00:33:58,102 --> 00:33:59,404 -You know I'm with it. -I'm with it. 570 00:33:59,470 --> 00:34:01,372 -You know I'm with it. -Let's go, baby. 571 00:34:01,439 --> 00:34:02,407 Let's go! 572 00:34:03,241 --> 00:34:05,410 [indistinct chatter] 573 00:34:08,012 --> 00:34:12,917 [crowd chanting] Uso! Uso! Uso! 574 00:34:12,984 --> 00:34:13,851 Hey, yo, Uce. 575 00:34:15,953 --> 00:34:17,555 My brother asked you a question. 576 00:34:22,126 --> 00:34:23,261 I heard the question. 577 00:34:29,901 --> 00:34:32,637 Tomorrow, I'ma do my part, 578 00:34:34,505 --> 00:34:37,041 and all I know is, you two… 579 00:34:40,545 --> 00:34:41,779 you better do yours. 580 00:34:50,288 --> 00:34:52,657 You just had to say something, didn't you? 581 00:34:52,723 --> 00:34:55,660 [Cole] Interesting situation heading into the huge six-man 582 00:34:55,726 --> 00:34:59,430 Tag Team Matchup tomorrow night at Backlash. 583 00:34:59,497 --> 00:35:01,666 Meanwhile, here on Friday Night SmackDown, 584 00:35:01,732 --> 00:35:05,002 Vinci on the left, Kaiser on the right, Imperium, 585 00:35:06,404 --> 00:35:09,674 their last match here on Friday nights before they head off to Monday Night Raw 586 00:35:09,740 --> 00:35:13,111 to take on SmackDown's brand-new team, The Street Profits. 587 00:35:13,644 --> 00:35:16,848 [Wade] Let me tell you, Imperium are disgusted 588 00:35:16,914 --> 00:35:20,985 by the thought of Solo cups are the concept of the smoke. 589 00:35:21,519 --> 00:35:23,421 This is a nobleman's sport 590 00:35:23,488 --> 00:35:26,557 and street fighting talk about wanting smoke 591 00:35:26,624 --> 00:35:28,926 is not appropriate around here, Michael Cole. 592 00:35:28,993 --> 00:35:30,261 [Cole] Kaiser will start things off 593 00:35:30,328 --> 00:35:31,562 -against Montez Ford. -[bell rings] 594 00:35:31,629 --> 00:35:32,897 Bell rings, we're underway. 595 00:35:33,998 --> 00:35:34,966 [Wade] Wait a second. 596 00:35:35,032 --> 00:35:37,502 There was a discreet tag right off the bat there. 597 00:35:37,568 --> 00:35:39,904 [Cole] Well, Vinci is now the legal man. 598 00:35:40,438 --> 00:35:42,673 Kaiser's still hammering away on Montez Ford. 599 00:35:42,740 --> 00:35:44,542 [Wade] Montez Ford had no idea. 600 00:35:44,609 --> 00:35:47,578 That was an interesting strategy by Imperium. 601 00:35:47,645 --> 00:35:48,546 [Cole] Big uppercut. 602 00:35:49,080 --> 00:35:50,014 [crowd gasps] 603 00:35:51,616 --> 00:35:52,950 -Get out! -Don't be angry. 604 00:35:53,017 --> 00:35:54,352 -Get out! Go! -Okay. 605 00:35:54,418 --> 00:35:55,887 Get out! Get out! 606 00:35:55,953 --> 00:35:58,055 [Cole] And Ford now sent outside the ring. 607 00:35:59,390 --> 00:36:02,894 [Wade] Absolute blur of action from Imperium once again. 608 00:36:02,960 --> 00:36:04,762 -Trickery of the fight. -[Cole] Vinci, top rope. 609 00:36:04,829 --> 00:36:08,065 Tremendous athleticism by Giovanni Vinci. 610 00:36:12,370 --> 00:36:13,704 And Vinci now. 611 00:36:13,771 --> 00:36:15,473 Oh, rolling Senton. 612 00:36:16,240 --> 00:36:18,743 Vinci, now up to the top rope yet again. 613 00:36:18,809 --> 00:36:20,211 Moonsault connecting. 614 00:36:21,012 --> 00:36:22,813 -Hook of the leg on Ford. -One, two! 615 00:36:22,880 --> 00:36:24,015 [Cole] He's gonna kick at two. 616 00:36:24,081 --> 00:36:27,652 Montez Ford has not been able to get started in this match. 617 00:36:28,119 --> 00:36:29,754 [Wade] Hot start from Imperium 618 00:36:29,820 --> 00:36:33,891 amidst the trickery, high-flying action from Giovanni Vinci, 619 00:36:33,958 --> 00:36:37,895 putting Imperium in total control in this matchup. 620 00:36:37,962 --> 00:36:40,131 Street Profits have no idea what's hit them. 621 00:36:40,198 --> 00:36:43,301 [Cole] Both of these teams, of course, jockeying for position 622 00:36:43,367 --> 00:36:47,205 for an opportunity to perhaps take on Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, 623 00:36:47,271 --> 00:36:50,107 for the Undisputed Tag Team Titles down the road. 624 00:36:50,875 --> 00:36:53,644 Owens and Zayn, of course, teaming tomorrow night with Riddle 625 00:36:53,711 --> 00:36:55,246 against The Bloodline. 626 00:36:56,414 --> 00:36:59,450 Street Profits, the first tag team taken off the board 627 00:36:59,517 --> 00:37:04,322 -in last week's WWE draft. -Cover by Kaiser and a kickout. 628 00:37:04,388 --> 00:37:07,191 You know that had to really bother Imperium. 629 00:37:07,892 --> 00:37:09,327 [Wade] Absolutely bothered Imperium. 630 00:37:09,393 --> 00:37:11,829 They see themselves as the firebrands, 631 00:37:11,896 --> 00:37:16,067 as they-- the number one in the Tag Division with or without gold. 632 00:37:16,734 --> 00:37:19,237 [Cole] Now fighting back as Montez Ford's got to make a tag. 633 00:37:19,303 --> 00:37:22,073 Angelo Dawkins, chop after chop by Ford. 634 00:37:22,139 --> 00:37:25,142 -Kaiser, right back to the midsection. -[Wade] Say you're gonna make a tag. 635 00:37:25,209 --> 00:37:27,211 Easier said than done when you're in with the-- 636 00:37:27,278 --> 00:37:30,481 [Cole] Misses wildly. Back suplex by Ford creates an opportunity. 637 00:37:30,548 --> 00:37:33,918 [Wade] This has to be the moment for Montez Ford. 638 00:37:33,985 --> 00:37:36,954 -Completely fresh Dawkins is in. -[Cole] Tag! 639 00:37:37,021 --> 00:37:39,490 Here comes the big man, Angelo Dawkins. 640 00:37:39,957 --> 00:37:42,893 [Wade] Really is a steak and sizzle tag team, 641 00:37:42,960 --> 00:37:44,762 and we got the steak in there right now. 642 00:37:44,829 --> 00:37:48,299 [Cole] And no doubt, Angelo Dawkins, big man, powerful, but so agile, 643 00:37:48,366 --> 00:37:50,835 and there you see an example of it. That Corkscrew elbow. 644 00:37:50,901 --> 00:37:53,604 Kaiser now on the apron, blasted by Dawkins. 645 00:37:53,671 --> 00:37:55,773 -[Wade] Such a heavy hitter. -[crowd cheers] 646 00:37:57,208 --> 00:37:59,210 [Cole] Step-up Enzuigiri by Dawk. 647 00:38:00,344 --> 00:38:02,813 There it is, Montez Ford… 648 00:38:02,880 --> 00:38:05,416 -[crowd cheering] -…heading to the top. 649 00:38:06,417 --> 00:38:09,687 -From the Heavens! -[crowd cheers] 650 00:38:10,421 --> 00:38:13,090 -[referee] One, two, three! -[crowd] Uno, dos, tres! 651 00:38:13,157 --> 00:38:14,292 [bell rings] 652 00:38:14,358 --> 00:38:16,627 ♪ Bring the swag like nobody can… ♪ 653 00:38:16,694 --> 00:38:18,663 [Irvin] Here are your winners, 654 00:38:18,729 --> 00:38:21,766 The Street Profits! 655 00:38:21,832 --> 00:38:24,402 [Cole] Earlier this week, Dawkins and Ford said, 656 00:38:24,468 --> 00:38:26,137 "We're always ready for the smoke. 657 00:38:26,203 --> 00:38:29,373 We're back in blue and we're taking you to church." 658 00:38:29,440 --> 00:38:33,144 [crowd] Hey! Hey! Hey! 659 00:38:33,210 --> 00:38:35,546 [Wade] Well, get the Solo cups out. 660 00:38:35,613 --> 00:38:41,018 Once again, you use a top draft pick, you get top quality, 661 00:38:41,085 --> 00:38:45,022 and that is what we have on SmackDown with The Street Profits, 662 00:38:45,089 --> 00:38:49,160 tells me SmackDown management have huge plans for these two. 663 00:38:50,361 --> 00:38:51,896 [crowd cheers] 664 00:38:51,962 --> 00:38:58,302 -[Cole] And celebrating, sold-out, 16,896… -[crowd] Hey! Hey! Hey! 665 00:38:58,369 --> 00:39:00,471 …for SmackDown in Puerto Rico. 666 00:39:00,538 --> 00:39:03,607 [crowd] Hey! 667 00:39:03,674 --> 00:39:06,577 [Cole] And for the final time before the draft takes place, 668 00:39:06,644 --> 00:39:10,047 it goes into effect on Monday, Cody Rhodes is on SmackDown. 669 00:39:10,114 --> 00:39:13,784 On the eve of his monumental showdown with "The Beast" Brock Lesnar, 670 00:39:13,851 --> 00:39:17,855 "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes is here next. 671 00:39:17,922 --> 00:39:19,490 [music fades] 672 00:39:21,792 --> 00:39:22,960 [Cole] What an incredible scene. 673 00:39:23,027 --> 00:39:25,963 That is the Castillo San Felipe del Morro, 674 00:39:26,030 --> 00:39:29,366 commonly called El Morro on the coast of Old San Juan. 675 00:39:29,433 --> 00:39:32,169 We are in Puerto Rico tonight, San Juan, 676 00:39:32,236 --> 00:39:34,171 where we're sold-out for Friday Night SmackDown. 677 00:39:34,238 --> 00:39:39,944 16,896 WWE fans on hand. 678 00:39:40,511 --> 00:39:44,715 And tonight, Friday Night SmackDown on Fox is sponsored by Progressive. 679 00:39:46,951 --> 00:39:49,587 Well, you know, Rey Mysterio has become a mentor 680 00:39:49,653 --> 00:39:50,988 for the Number One Contender 681 00:39:51,055 --> 00:39:53,591 for the SmackDown Women's Championship, Zelina Vega. 682 00:39:53,657 --> 00:39:55,726 Tonight, they will team together 683 00:39:55,793 --> 00:39:59,296 in a Mixed Tag Team Match against Rey's son, Dominik, 684 00:39:59,363 --> 00:40:03,067 and the SmackDown Women's Champion, Rhea Ripley, 685 00:40:03,134 --> 00:40:05,035 here tonight on SmackDown. 686 00:40:05,102 --> 00:40:09,673 This entire building is pumped up for tonight's mixed tag main event. 687 00:40:09,740 --> 00:40:11,442 You have to think Ripley and Vega, 688 00:40:11,509 --> 00:40:15,446 especially now, they've got a little chance to soften up their opponents 689 00:40:15,513 --> 00:40:16,514 ahead of Backlash tomorrow. 690 00:40:16,580 --> 00:40:17,882 Yeah, that's because tomorrow night, 691 00:40:17,948 --> 00:40:20,217 Rhea will meet Zelina for the SmackDown Women's Title. 692 00:40:20,284 --> 00:40:22,186 Also, tomorrow night at Backlash, 693 00:40:22,253 --> 00:40:23,988 "The Beast" Brock Lesnar 694 00:40:24,054 --> 00:40:26,490 against "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, 695 00:40:26,557 --> 00:40:30,928 and for Cody Rhodes, he's calling tomorrow night a must-win. 696 00:40:34,031 --> 00:40:36,066 [crowd cheering] 697 00:40:36,133 --> 00:40:37,668 [Rhodes] When I first came back, 698 00:40:38,569 --> 00:40:43,040 I was talking about WrestleMania and finishing the story. 699 00:40:43,707 --> 00:40:46,410 [Cole] Cody Rhodes, he's gonna do it! 700 00:40:47,411 --> 00:40:49,580 No, wait a minute! Solo! 701 00:40:50,514 --> 00:40:51,816 Not like this! 702 00:40:52,616 --> 00:40:56,287 [Rhodes] At WrestleMania, I lost. 703 00:41:01,025 --> 00:41:03,427 You want to know what's more embarrassing 704 00:41:03,494 --> 00:41:06,363 than laying there surrounded by 80,000 people 705 00:41:06,430 --> 00:41:09,099 and not the two titles that you came to get? 706 00:41:10,201 --> 00:41:13,804 What's more embarrassing is when you have to wake up the next day, 707 00:41:14,471 --> 00:41:17,508 chin held high even though you didn't want to get out of bed, 708 00:41:17,575 --> 00:41:19,243 looking for retribution, 709 00:41:19,310 --> 00:41:21,612 looking for some modicum of satisfaction… 710 00:41:22,713 --> 00:41:24,648 [crowd cheers] 711 00:41:25,015 --> 00:41:26,450 …and you offer up your innocence. 712 00:41:26,517 --> 00:41:30,054 [Graves] Is Lesnar here to be Cody's partner? 713 00:41:30,120 --> 00:41:31,822 [Rhodes] You offer up your partnership… 714 00:41:31,889 --> 00:41:35,926 [Graves] Lesnar will join forces with Cody Rhodes. 715 00:41:35,993 --> 00:41:38,829 [Rhodes] …and he repays it in destruction. 716 00:41:38,896 --> 00:41:42,666 [intense music playing] 717 00:41:51,976 --> 00:41:53,777 [grunting] 718 00:41:56,146 --> 00:41:57,214 [clanks] 719 00:41:58,048 --> 00:41:59,250 [loud thud] 720 00:42:04,989 --> 00:42:06,390 [crowd gasps] 721 00:42:07,725 --> 00:42:09,693 [officials shouting indistinctly] 722 00:42:13,664 --> 00:42:15,666 [crowd gasping] 723 00:42:16,467 --> 00:42:18,435 [crowd booing] 724 00:42:18,502 --> 00:42:21,438 [Rhodes] Now our unfinished tale… 725 00:42:22,640 --> 00:42:24,575 has a whole new wrinkle to it. 726 00:42:26,844 --> 00:42:28,779 If the question is posed to me, 727 00:42:28,846 --> 00:42:31,415 "Are you scared of Brock Lesnar?" 728 00:42:33,117 --> 00:42:34,184 Yes. 729 00:42:34,251 --> 00:42:36,487 When Brock Lesnar looks in the mirror, 730 00:42:37,187 --> 00:42:38,289 he sees a predator. 731 00:42:39,356 --> 00:42:42,059 When he was only a rookie, he looked at The Rock and thought, 732 00:42:42,126 --> 00:42:43,594 "That's a victim." 733 00:42:43,694 --> 00:42:45,362 He looked at John Cena, victim, 734 00:42:45,429 --> 00:42:48,699 Randy Couture, victim, The Undertaker, victim. 735 00:42:50,200 --> 00:42:53,070 Is that what you think when you look at me, Brock Lesnar? 736 00:42:53,804 --> 00:42:54,738 Victim? 737 00:42:55,940 --> 00:42:59,510 I'd be crazy not to be scared of Brock Lesnar, 738 00:43:01,412 --> 00:43:05,015 but I still want to fight Brock Lesnar. 739 00:43:05,082 --> 00:43:06,584 [crowd cheers] 740 00:43:06,650 --> 00:43:08,519 [Graves] Cody is blind with rage right now, 741 00:43:08,586 --> 00:43:11,288 and Lesnar's enjoying every second of it! 742 00:43:11,889 --> 00:43:15,893 [Rhodes] Brock Lesnar is brazen and cowardly. 743 00:43:16,860 --> 00:43:19,797 I want to make sure that when Brock Lesnar 744 00:43:19,863 --> 00:43:22,099 looks in the mirror, for the first time in his life, 745 00:43:22,166 --> 00:43:25,002 he sees a victim, my victim! 746 00:43:25,803 --> 00:43:28,272 Cody Rhodes just dropped The Beast! 747 00:43:28,339 --> 00:43:29,773 [crowd cheers] 748 00:43:29,840 --> 00:43:32,076 [Rhodes] When he blinks, I'm gonna strike. 749 00:43:32,142 --> 00:43:33,477 When he breathes, I'm gonna kick. 750 00:43:33,544 --> 00:43:36,113 When he stumbles, I'm gonna pounce. 751 00:43:36,180 --> 00:43:38,949 [Graves] Rhodes will need the strength of ten men 752 00:43:39,016 --> 00:43:43,754 to topple the most decorated athlete in combat sports history. 753 00:43:43,821 --> 00:43:46,690 [Rhodes] I'm the one that has to win at Backlash 754 00:43:46,757 --> 00:43:48,225 because if I don't, 755 00:43:48,292 --> 00:43:53,897 the whole idea of finishing the story ceases to exist. 756 00:43:53,964 --> 00:43:55,432 Make me earn it! 757 00:43:56,000 --> 00:43:58,535 [tense music plays, fades] 758 00:44:02,439 --> 00:44:07,478 [Cole] Cody Rhodes is putting all the pressure in the world on himself 759 00:44:08,078 --> 00:44:09,546 as he goes to battle 760 00:44:09,613 --> 00:44:14,418 against the most decorated athlete in combat sports history. 761 00:44:14,485 --> 00:44:20,724 Cody Rhodes versus Brock Lesnar tomorrow night at Backlash. 762 00:44:23,727 --> 00:44:25,329 [crowd cheering] 763 00:44:25,396 --> 00:44:28,932 [Rhodes] Wrestling has more than one royal family. 764 00:44:29,566 --> 00:44:31,635 ["Kingdom" by Downstait playing] 765 00:44:32,770 --> 00:44:35,239 [crowd cheering] 766 00:44:44,448 --> 00:44:47,518 ♪ Adrenaline in my soul ♪ 767 00:44:47,584 --> 00:44:49,987 ♪ Every thought out of control ♪ 768 00:44:50,587 --> 00:44:54,658 ♪ Do it all to get them off their feet ♪ 769 00:44:56,527 --> 00:44:59,530 ♪ Crowd is here, about to blow ♪ 770 00:44:59,596 --> 00:45:02,466 ♪ Waitin' for me to start the show ♪ 771 00:45:02,533 --> 00:45:06,870 ♪ Out the curtain, lights go up, I'm home ♪ 772 00:45:06,937 --> 00:45:09,139 [crowd] ♪ Whoa! ♪ 773 00:45:09,206 --> 00:45:10,808 -Boom! -[explosion pops] 774 00:45:10,874 --> 00:45:12,576 [crowd cheering] 775 00:45:13,610 --> 00:45:16,780 [Irvin] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome 776 00:45:16,847 --> 00:45:20,651 "The American Nightmare" 777 00:45:20,718 --> 00:45:25,189 Cody Rhodes! 778 00:45:25,756 --> 00:45:27,257 [Cole] And for the final time, 779 00:45:27,324 --> 00:45:30,694 Cody Rhodes graces us on Friday Night SmackDown. 780 00:45:30,761 --> 00:45:32,996 He heads to Monday Night Raw as part of the draft 781 00:45:33,063 --> 00:45:36,200 as the rosters become official this coming Monday night, 782 00:45:36,266 --> 00:45:40,104 but, Wade, Cody Rhodes has put all the pressure 783 00:45:40,170 --> 00:45:43,240 in the world on himself heading into tomorrow night. 784 00:45:43,307 --> 00:45:48,178 [Wade] Cole, you know how highly I think of Cody Rhodes, love the guy, 785 00:45:48,245 --> 00:45:52,716 but tomorrow at Backlash against Brock Lesnar 786 00:45:52,783 --> 00:45:58,188 is the single biggest mismatch of Cody Rhodes' entire career. 787 00:45:58,255 --> 00:46:00,691 -I… -[fireworks popping] 788 00:46:00,758 --> 00:46:02,793 [Wade] I hope he's got a game plan, 789 00:46:02,860 --> 00:46:07,531 because if not, things will get ugly in a hurry tomorrow night… 790 00:46:07,598 --> 00:46:10,367 -[crowd] ♪ Whoa! ♪ -[Wade] …and he will be annihilated 791 00:46:10,434 --> 00:46:12,336 by The Beast incarnate. 792 00:46:14,004 --> 00:46:17,374 [Cole] I'm not sure if it will play out quite the way you think it will, 793 00:46:18,542 --> 00:46:20,878 but for Cody Rhodes, it is a must-win. 794 00:46:20,944 --> 00:46:23,547 It is a high-pressure situation. 795 00:46:23,614 --> 00:46:29,186 It is-- there are huge stakes on the line for The American Nightmare. 796 00:46:29,253 --> 00:46:32,790 ♪ Made of pain, I built my kingdom ♪ 797 00:46:32,856 --> 00:46:35,559 ♪ Now you bow to me ♪ 798 00:46:37,194 --> 00:46:38,495 [music fades] 799 00:46:38,562 --> 00:46:42,099 [crowd cheering] 800 00:46:43,967 --> 00:46:49,807 [crowd chanting] Cody! Cody! Cody! 801 00:46:56,814 --> 00:47:00,918 So, San Juan, Puerto Rico… 802 00:47:00,984 --> 00:47:04,154 [crowd cheering] 803 00:47:05,322 --> 00:47:07,691 [in Spanish] What do you want to talk about? 804 00:47:07,758 --> 00:47:09,827 [crowd cheers] 805 00:47:10,928 --> 00:47:14,131 The Macho? The Beast? 806 00:47:14,198 --> 00:47:16,333 [crowd cheers] 807 00:47:16,400 --> 00:47:19,203 [in English] The Beast, the next big thing, 808 00:47:19,269 --> 00:47:23,273 the most decorated athlete in all of combat sports, 809 00:47:24,107 --> 00:47:25,409 cowboy… 810 00:47:26,977 --> 00:47:28,178 coward. 811 00:47:30,247 --> 00:47:31,782 There are a lot of nicknames 812 00:47:31,848 --> 00:47:33,984 that I could attach to my opponent for tomorrow, 813 00:47:34,051 --> 00:47:38,889 of course, I'm talking about Brock Lesnar. 814 00:47:40,691 --> 00:47:43,994 [crowd booing] 815 00:47:46,096 --> 00:47:50,267 But when I think about Mr. Lesnar, 816 00:47:50,868 --> 00:47:54,137 a different name comes to mind. 817 00:47:56,173 --> 00:47:57,608 "Gatekeeper." 818 00:47:57,674 --> 00:47:59,409 [crowd chants] We want Lesnar! 819 00:47:59,943 --> 00:48:01,411 Gatekeeper. 820 00:48:02,846 --> 00:48:05,382 My old coach, Double A, he used to tell me 821 00:48:05,949 --> 00:48:09,119 that when you'd really made it as a top guy in the industry, 822 00:48:09,186 --> 00:48:13,090 when you were a star today, tomorrow and yesterday, 823 00:48:13,156 --> 00:48:15,692 that you have reached the kingdom, 824 00:48:15,759 --> 00:48:17,761 that's what he would call it, the kingdom. 825 00:48:17,828 --> 00:48:21,465 And Brock Lesnar is the one standing in the way, 826 00:48:21,531 --> 00:48:25,202 looming over that gate, the gate to the kingdom. 827 00:48:27,237 --> 00:48:30,774 And newsflash, if you work for WWE, 828 00:48:30,841 --> 00:48:33,610 you never have to fight against Brock Lesnar. 829 00:48:33,677 --> 00:48:35,779 You don't have to compete against The Beast, 830 00:48:35,846 --> 00:48:39,082 you can go on the road, you can call yourself a WWE Superstar, 831 00:48:39,149 --> 00:48:41,618 you can travel all around, make a good living, 832 00:48:41,685 --> 00:48:44,955 and never have to fight Brock Lesnar. 833 00:48:48,158 --> 00:48:52,996 But Brock Lesnar picked a fight with me, 834 00:48:55,899 --> 00:49:00,504 and Brock Lesnar has yet to explain why. 835 00:49:00,570 --> 00:49:05,042 Maybe tomorrow at Backlash, when I beat it out of him, 836 00:49:05,108 --> 00:49:06,944 he'll provide that information. 837 00:49:07,010 --> 00:49:09,146 [crowd cheering] 838 00:49:11,114 --> 00:49:16,620 I just saw the same beautiful video that you did, 839 00:49:16,687 --> 00:49:19,289 and in it, I actually said 840 00:49:20,357 --> 00:49:23,460 that I was afraid of Brock Lesnar. 841 00:49:27,030 --> 00:49:31,234 And it's still true here and now, 842 00:49:31,301 --> 00:49:34,071 everybody should be afraid of Brock Lesnar, 843 00:49:34,137 --> 00:49:36,940 but the difference is, tomorrow is Backlash, 844 00:49:37,007 --> 00:49:41,278 I don't have any time to be afraid of Brock Lesnar. 845 00:49:41,745 --> 00:49:43,080 [crowd cheers] 846 00:49:43,146 --> 00:49:44,381 Because… 847 00:49:44,982 --> 00:49:49,353 tomorrow, I bring the pain, Brock Lesnar. 848 00:49:49,419 --> 00:49:54,024 Tomorrow, it's a fair fight, Brock Lesnar! 849 00:49:54,091 --> 00:49:58,528 Tomorrow, I leave this beautiful island of charm 850 00:49:58,595 --> 00:50:00,430 with it etched into my heart 851 00:50:00,497 --> 00:50:04,201 because this will be the place that I got back on the road 852 00:50:04,267 --> 00:50:08,338 to finishing the story to claiming my kingdom, 853 00:50:08,405 --> 00:50:13,110 and I did it by defeating Brock Lesnar! 854 00:50:13,176 --> 00:50:16,747 -[crowd cheering] -["Kingdom" by Downstait plays] 855 00:50:16,813 --> 00:50:19,816 [Cole] A fired-up Cody Rhodes 856 00:50:21,218 --> 00:50:23,053 as he heads into the match 857 00:50:23,120 --> 00:50:28,759 that could very well define his career here in WWE. 858 00:50:28,825 --> 00:50:31,795 ♪ Adrenaline in my soul… ♪ 859 00:50:32,829 --> 00:50:35,599 [Wade] Cody Rhodes is an American dreamer. 860 00:50:35,665 --> 00:50:37,334 I'm an English realist. 861 00:50:37,401 --> 00:50:41,138 Tomorrow night might be Cody's final nightmare. 862 00:50:42,339 --> 00:50:45,609 [Cole] Cody Rhodes face-to-face 863 00:50:45,675 --> 00:50:49,012 with "The Beast" Brock Lesnar. 864 00:50:50,113 --> 00:50:53,950 -Can Cody finish the story… -[crowd] ♪ Whoa! ♪ 865 00:50:54,017 --> 00:50:56,653 …and claim his kingdom? 866 00:51:02,159 --> 00:51:04,327 [indistinct chatter] 867 00:51:06,596 --> 00:51:08,331 Excuse me. Shinsuke. 868 00:51:08,999 --> 00:51:11,868 You're moments away from facing Karrion Kross, 869 00:51:11,935 --> 00:51:15,572 but after his vicious blindsided attack on you last week, 870 00:51:15,639 --> 00:51:17,140 do you have any thoughts? 871 00:51:17,741 --> 00:51:22,078 Kayla, I have things to say to Kross. 872 00:51:23,914 --> 00:51:25,282 Come on! 873 00:51:26,817 --> 00:51:31,087 [Cole] Well, my former partner Pat McAfee would be dancing on the tables right now. 874 00:51:31,588 --> 00:51:34,191 And by the way, congratulations to Pat, his wife Sam, 875 00:51:34,257 --> 00:51:37,828 the birth of their beautiful daughter Mackenzie this week, 876 00:51:37,894 --> 00:51:42,599 as we now celebrate with Shinsuke Nakamura! 877 00:51:46,736 --> 00:51:50,640 -["The Rising Sun" playing] -[crowd singing] 878 00:52:10,961 --> 00:52:11,862 [bell rings] 879 00:52:11,928 --> 00:52:14,898 [Irvin] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 880 00:52:14,965 --> 00:52:20,470 Introducing first, from Kyoto, Japan, weighing in at 220 pounds, 881 00:52:20,537 --> 00:52:24,774 Shinsuke Nakamura! 882 00:52:25,442 --> 00:52:27,110 [Cole] It's a damn shame, Wade. 883 00:52:27,177 --> 00:52:31,314 It's gonna be the last night we get to see Shinsuke on the blue brand 884 00:52:31,381 --> 00:52:33,350 because he's heading over to Monday Night Raw. 885 00:52:41,591 --> 00:52:43,827 But is the clock ticking? 886 00:52:44,594 --> 00:52:49,132 Is time soon up for Shinsuke Nakamura? 887 00:52:49,766 --> 00:52:53,336 He takes on Karrion Kross live next. 888 00:53:00,477 --> 00:53:01,878 [Cole] Attention, WWE Universe. 889 00:53:01,945 --> 00:53:04,347 The reviews are in and WWE 2K23 890 00:53:04,414 --> 00:53:09,352 is officially the highest-rated game in WWE 2K franchise history. 891 00:53:09,419 --> 00:53:12,189 And for a limited time, the standard and icon edition 892 00:53:12,255 --> 00:53:15,892 are 25% off on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, 893 00:53:15,959 --> 00:53:18,361 so get your copy today. 894 00:53:19,429 --> 00:53:23,099 [upbeat music playing] 895 00:53:26,937 --> 00:53:29,539 [crowd cheers] 896 00:53:30,340 --> 00:53:33,210 Bro, there is more drama between The Bloodline 897 00:53:33,276 --> 00:53:35,078 than there is on that show Succession, 898 00:53:35,145 --> 00:53:38,181 and I'm stoked for our match tomorrow, but I have a lot on my mind 899 00:53:38,248 --> 00:53:40,417 and we got The Bloodline right where we want them. 900 00:53:40,483 --> 00:53:42,786 You two beat them at WrestleMania and took their titles 901 00:53:42,852 --> 00:53:45,121 and you proved it wasn't a fluke when you beat them again. 902 00:53:45,188 --> 00:53:46,656 I beat Jimmy the other day. 903 00:53:46,723 --> 00:53:49,025 You guys have had my back and I've had yours, 904 00:53:49,092 --> 00:53:51,061 and there's only one thing left to do, 905 00:53:51,127 --> 00:53:54,497 and that's beat The Usos and Solo at Backlash. 906 00:53:54,564 --> 00:53:57,067 And then when Roman Reigns comes back, 907 00:53:57,133 --> 00:53:59,703 there won't even be a Bloodline to come back to. 908 00:53:59,769 --> 00:54:02,472 Am I talking too much? Do you guys have anything to add? 909 00:54:02,539 --> 00:54:03,873 -What's good? -No, no, no. 910 00:54:03,940 --> 00:54:07,277 Bro, everything you said was great. 911 00:54:08,445 --> 00:54:10,580 There's just nothing left for us to say. 912 00:54:12,282 --> 00:54:13,216 It's time. 913 00:54:13,283 --> 00:54:15,552 It's time. It's time, yeah. 914 00:54:18,922 --> 00:54:21,124 Nothing left to say, all right. [chuckles] 915 00:54:21,992 --> 00:54:23,893 [upbeat music plays] 916 00:54:23,960 --> 00:54:26,062 [Cole] And, Wade, it happens tomorrow night. 917 00:54:26,129 --> 00:54:28,999 Huge six-man Tag Team Matchup at Backlash. 918 00:54:29,065 --> 00:54:30,300 [Wade] Oh man. You're telling me. 919 00:54:30,367 --> 00:54:33,637 And you know Roman Reigns expects The Bloodline 920 00:54:33,703 --> 00:54:36,906 to get the job done once and for all. 921 00:54:36,973 --> 00:54:41,344 Zayn, Owens, Riddle, against The Usos and Solo Sikoa. 922 00:54:44,214 --> 00:54:49,753 [Cole] Shinsuke Nakamura set for action here tonight on SmackDown. 923 00:54:54,257 --> 00:54:58,094 ["Dead Silent" playing] 924 00:55:25,488 --> 00:55:27,223 [Irvin] And his opponent, 925 00:55:27,290 --> 00:55:30,126 accompanied to the ring by Scarlett, 926 00:55:30,193 --> 00:55:33,063 Karrion Kross! 927 00:55:34,698 --> 00:55:37,067 [Cole] The Harbinger of Doom. 928 00:55:43,273 --> 00:55:47,677 Led, of course, by the mystic known as Scarlett. 929 00:55:48,812 --> 00:55:52,649 [Wade] The energy levels in this arena have been off the charts tonight, 930 00:55:52,716 --> 00:55:58,888 will meet two energy vampires in Scarlett and Karrion Kross, 931 00:55:58,955 --> 00:56:02,792 who are going to convert that energy into something negative. 932 00:56:03,727 --> 00:56:06,996 ♪ Fall and pray ♪ 933 00:56:07,063 --> 00:56:11,234 ♪ Fall and pray ♪ 934 00:56:14,571 --> 00:56:17,240 [Cole] You know, it's interesting that Karrion Kross has said that… 935 00:56:18,141 --> 00:56:20,643 "I never hurt anyone a day in my life." 936 00:56:22,078 --> 00:56:23,680 "It was all in the cards." 937 00:56:25,715 --> 00:56:30,220 ♪ Fall and pray, fall and pray ♪ 938 00:56:31,154 --> 00:56:34,290 ♪ Fall and pray… ♪ 939 00:56:34,357 --> 00:56:35,358 [grunts] 940 00:56:38,695 --> 00:56:41,831 [Cole] He says you don't truly know who you are 941 00:56:41,898 --> 00:56:44,300 until someone takes something away from you. 942 00:56:45,969 --> 00:56:49,906 He said he took away Drew McIntyre's temperament. 943 00:56:49,973 --> 00:56:52,208 Madcap Moss' joy, 944 00:56:52,275 --> 00:56:54,110 Rey Mysterio's patience, 945 00:56:54,177 --> 00:56:56,246 and tonight, he will take away 946 00:56:56,312 --> 00:56:58,648 -Shinsuke Nakamura's honor. -[bell rings] 947 00:56:58,715 --> 00:56:59,582 We are underway. 948 00:56:59,649 --> 00:57:02,452 Nakamura and Kross here on Friday Night SmackDown. 949 00:57:02,519 --> 00:57:05,355 [Wade] And you're absolutely right when you mentioned those tarot cards. 950 00:57:05,422 --> 00:57:08,491 Of course, Shinsuke returned a couple of weeks ago, 951 00:57:08,558 --> 00:57:12,128 Scarlett post match arrived with a tarot card 952 00:57:12,195 --> 00:57:14,497 with Shin's face on it. 953 00:57:14,564 --> 00:57:16,966 The cards chose the next victim 954 00:57:17,033 --> 00:57:20,003 and put Shin in the crosshairs of this man. 955 00:57:20,503 --> 00:57:26,075 [Cole] Karrion Kross, whose grandfather grew up in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. 956 00:57:26,142 --> 00:57:29,779 Karrion has competed in this country a number of times. 957 00:57:29,846 --> 00:57:33,249 As Nakamura explodes out of the corner to take out Kross. 958 00:57:34,451 --> 00:57:37,754 "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura. 959 00:57:37,821 --> 00:57:40,857 Power, technique, explosiveness. 960 00:57:41,758 --> 00:57:45,094 [Wade] The man who spent his time away from WWE 961 00:57:45,161 --> 00:57:48,798 focused on developing his jujitsu techniques. 962 00:57:48,865 --> 00:57:49,799 [referee] Two! 963 00:57:51,901 --> 00:57:55,238 [Cole] Karrion Kross, just like that, turns things around, 964 00:57:55,305 --> 00:57:58,107 and he's not done punishing Nakamura yet. 965 00:57:58,174 --> 00:58:00,643 Drives him into the post. Kross in control. 966 00:58:00,710 --> 00:58:02,612 Can Shin get back in this match? 967 00:58:02,679 --> 00:58:04,547 [crowd clamoring] 968 00:58:07,784 --> 00:58:10,486 [Cole] We are live on Friday Night SmackDown on Fox 969 00:58:10,553 --> 00:58:11,788 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. 970 00:58:11,855 --> 00:58:18,328 Sold-out tonight, 16,896 WWE fans on hand. 971 00:58:18,394 --> 00:58:21,264 We'll be back here in 24 hours for Backlash. 972 00:58:21,331 --> 00:58:24,834 Karrion Kross right now is dominating Shinsuke Nakamura. 973 00:58:24,901 --> 00:58:27,203 You're a piece of trash! King of Strong Style? 974 00:58:27,270 --> 00:58:28,805 You're the King of trash! 975 00:58:31,975 --> 00:58:34,310 [crowd cheers] 976 00:58:34,377 --> 00:58:37,046 -[Cole] And Nakamura… -[grunting] 977 00:58:38,448 --> 00:58:40,383 …runs into a headbutt by Kross. 978 00:58:40,450 --> 00:58:43,052 [Wade] Kross wanted to hit a little strong style of his own. 979 00:58:43,753 --> 00:58:46,456 Maybe a mistake against Nakamura. 980 00:58:46,522 --> 00:58:47,891 [Cole] Nakamura dropping Kross. 981 00:58:47,957 --> 00:58:50,460 And now Shinsuke Nakamura fired up, 982 00:58:50,527 --> 00:58:52,629 trying to fight back in this match. 983 00:58:53,096 --> 00:58:57,400 [Wade] Kross unleashed an inferno of misery on Nakamura through the break, 984 00:58:57,467 --> 00:58:59,903 but riding through that misery, 985 00:58:59,969 --> 00:59:03,206 the enigmatic Japanese Superstar. 986 00:59:03,273 --> 00:59:07,477 [crowd chants, cheers] 987 00:59:08,645 --> 00:59:10,780 [Wade] Turning into a war, Michael Cole. 988 00:59:15,852 --> 00:59:18,421 [Cole] Shinsuke whipped across the ring, Kross, nobody home. 989 00:59:18,488 --> 00:59:21,291 Shin, oh, a nice kick right to the back of the neck. 990 00:59:24,160 --> 00:59:27,430 [crowd cheers] 991 00:59:27,497 --> 00:59:29,399 -[groans] -[Cole] Nakamura with a running knee, 992 00:59:29,465 --> 00:59:30,400 Kross in trouble. 993 00:59:30,934 --> 00:59:33,336 [Wade] Once again, some of those precision strikes. 994 00:59:33,403 --> 00:59:35,471 -[Cole] Cover! -[crowd] Uno! Dos! 995 00:59:37,407 --> 00:59:38,908 [Wade] But we know from the past, 996 00:59:38,975 --> 00:59:43,846 Karrion Kross can take a beating like anybody and keep going. 997 00:59:48,117 --> 00:59:49,218 Hey! 998 00:59:49,285 --> 00:59:52,288 [indistinct chatter] 999 00:59:52,355 --> 00:59:55,692 -[Cole] Now Scarlett… -Get out! All the way out! 1000 00:59:55,758 --> 00:59:57,627 …getting involved. Karrion Kross. 1001 00:59:58,261 --> 00:59:59,095 Oh! 1002 00:59:59,829 --> 01:00:01,864 Doomsday Saito from Kross. 1003 01:00:01,931 --> 01:00:03,533 Cover now on Nakamura. 1004 01:00:03,600 --> 01:00:04,901 Is it enough to put him away? 1005 01:00:04,968 --> 01:00:08,871 And a kickout at two off the distraction by Scarlett, 1006 01:00:08,938 --> 01:00:11,040 who can't believe Nakamura kicked out. 1007 01:00:11,107 --> 01:00:13,876 [Wade] Talk about the durability of Nakamura, 1008 01:00:13,943 --> 01:00:15,345 but how about Kross? 1009 01:00:15,411 --> 01:00:18,615 You have to have some hatred in your heart 1010 01:00:19,148 --> 01:00:22,118 if you want to make it to the top here in this game. 1011 01:00:23,786 --> 01:00:26,255 And this man, Kross, got more than his fair share. 1012 01:00:26,322 --> 01:00:29,125 [Cole] Looking for the Kross Jacket, the submission sleeper 1013 01:00:29,192 --> 01:00:32,495 that Karrion Kross has knocked off so many Superstars with. 1014 01:00:32,562 --> 01:00:34,931 Nakamura able to counter. Looking for the armbar. 1015 01:00:34,998 --> 01:00:38,468 [Wade] Jumping armbar! Kross trying to block it. 1016 01:00:38,968 --> 01:00:41,237 [Cole] Nakamura trying to lock in the armbar, 1017 01:00:41,304 --> 01:00:43,940 Karrion Kross trying to turn things around. 1018 01:00:44,007 --> 01:00:46,342 [Wade] Kross knows a little jujitsu of his own. 1019 01:00:46,409 --> 01:00:49,412 If that arm got extended, it was game over. 1020 01:00:49,479 --> 01:00:52,582 [Cole] But Karrion Kross able to power Nakamura up. 1021 01:00:53,616 --> 01:00:55,652 -[Wade] Guillotine! -[Cole] Shin now. 1022 01:00:56,052 --> 01:00:58,554 -Get out of there! -[Cole] Kross is in trouble yet again! 1023 01:00:58,621 --> 01:00:59,455 No! 1024 01:00:59,522 --> 01:01:03,192 [Wade] Snake-like arms wrapped around the neck and throat. 1025 01:01:04,293 --> 01:01:06,696 [Cole] And now Karrion Kross looking to power out of this. 1026 01:01:06,763 --> 01:01:08,097 Nakamura caught him with a knee. 1027 01:01:08,798 --> 01:01:10,466 -[grunts] -[crowd gasps] 1028 01:01:11,567 --> 01:01:12,735 [Cole] Kross knocked for a loop. 1029 01:01:12,802 --> 01:01:15,138 Shinsuke Nakamura with a German Suplex. 1030 01:01:18,908 --> 01:01:22,412 [crowd cheers] 1031 01:01:24,147 --> 01:01:25,615 [Cole] Measuring his man. 1032 01:01:27,050 --> 01:01:28,451 [Wade] Ripe for the pickings. 1033 01:01:28,518 --> 01:01:29,986 [Cole] Went for the Kinshasa. 1034 01:01:30,053 --> 01:01:33,823 And Karrion Kross knocked Nakamura out of the air. 1035 01:01:33,890 --> 01:01:36,025 -[crowd boos] -[Wade] It was a desperation 1036 01:01:36,092 --> 01:01:39,295 clothesline throw from Karrion Kross, 1037 01:01:39,362 --> 01:01:41,197 but just what the doctor ordered. 1038 01:01:41,264 --> 01:01:43,933 [Cole] Cover! Nakamura's gonna kick at two. 1039 01:01:45,968 --> 01:01:48,871 [Wade] Nakamura thinking he had this matchup won, 1040 01:01:48,938 --> 01:01:50,239 but out of nowhere, 1041 01:01:50,306 --> 01:01:55,244 Karrion Kross' sudden burst of life gives this matchup a 180. 1042 01:01:55,311 --> 01:01:59,482 [crowd clapping rhythmically] 1043 01:02:01,350 --> 01:02:06,456 [Cole] WWE fans here in San Juan trying to will Nakamura on. 1044 01:02:06,522 --> 01:02:10,093 Nakamura rolls through. Hooks the leg. Kickout at two by Kross. 1045 01:02:10,660 --> 01:02:11,694 Oh, and a knee. 1046 01:02:12,628 --> 01:02:14,664 Solid shot by Karrion Kross. 1047 01:02:14,731 --> 01:02:18,701 [Wade] Those strikes from Kross just carry a little extra weight. 1048 01:02:18,768 --> 01:02:20,002 That has been the difference here. 1049 01:02:20,703 --> 01:02:23,339 [Cole] Oh, dropping Nakamura right on the back of his neck, 1050 01:02:23,406 --> 01:02:24,774 and now Kross has taken over. 1051 01:02:24,841 --> 01:02:27,844 Karrion Kross says that's it. Cover now on Nakamura. 1052 01:02:27,910 --> 01:02:29,979 Hook of the leg for the win, and a kickout. 1053 01:02:30,046 --> 01:02:32,315 [crowd cheering] 1054 01:02:32,381 --> 01:02:34,684 [Wade] Just cannot be slack on your covers 1055 01:02:34,750 --> 01:02:37,487 against someone like Shinsuke Nakamura. 1056 01:02:38,488 --> 01:02:40,323 [Cole] Oh, this looks familiar, Wade. 1057 01:02:40,389 --> 01:02:42,258 [Wade] Looking for the old Kross Hammer. 1058 01:02:45,828 --> 01:02:47,997 It's blackout time for Nakamura. 1059 01:02:48,064 --> 01:02:50,933 [Cole] Nakamura trying to struggle to get back to his feet. 1060 01:02:51,000 --> 01:02:53,302 Karrion Kross has him locked in. 1061 01:02:53,369 --> 01:02:55,838 Nakamura, though, caught him with a glancing blow. 1062 01:02:56,305 --> 01:02:59,108 Kross down to a knee. Now a kick right to the back of the neck. 1063 01:02:59,175 --> 01:03:00,643 [screams] 1064 01:03:00,710 --> 01:03:03,980 [crowd cheers] 1065 01:03:04,046 --> 01:03:05,681 [Cole] Kinshasa! 1066 01:03:06,249 --> 01:03:07,817 [crowd] Uno! Dos! Tres! 1067 01:03:07,884 --> 01:03:09,752 -[Cole] Nakamura with the win! -[bell rings] 1068 01:03:09,819 --> 01:03:11,988 ["The Rising Sun" playing] 1069 01:03:12,054 --> 01:03:14,257 [Irvin] Here is your winner, 1070 01:03:14,323 --> 01:03:19,529 Shinsuke Nakamura! 1071 01:03:20,863 --> 01:03:24,600 [Wade] Wow. What a heavyweight battle we just witnessed 1072 01:03:24,667 --> 01:03:27,837 from one of Raw's newest Superstars. 1073 01:03:27,904 --> 01:03:33,042 Shinsuke Nakamura, building momentum week by week. 1074 01:03:33,109 --> 01:03:34,243 Huge victory. 1075 01:03:36,145 --> 01:03:39,148 [crowd cheering] 1076 01:03:39,215 --> 01:03:42,385 [Cole] Well, still to come here tonight on Friday Night SmackDown, 1077 01:03:43,452 --> 01:03:44,921 it is our main event. 1078 01:03:44,987 --> 01:03:47,256 It is a Mixed Tag Team Match. 1079 01:03:47,323 --> 01:03:50,827 Rey Mysterio and Zelina Vega from the LWO 1080 01:03:50,893 --> 01:03:52,628 to take on Rey's son, Dominik, 1081 01:03:52,695 --> 01:03:55,298 and the SmackDown Women's Champion, Rhea Ripley. 1082 01:03:55,364 --> 01:03:58,167 Mixed tag team action tonight on SmackDown. 1083 01:04:00,937 --> 01:04:01,938 [music fades] 1084 01:04:05,474 --> 01:04:06,976 [Triple H] It's time to shake things up. 1085 01:04:07,043 --> 01:04:09,212 Select Superstars from NXT 1086 01:04:09,278 --> 01:04:13,249 are eligible to be drafted to either Raw or SmackDown. 1087 01:04:14,417 --> 01:04:17,954 The NXT Women's Tag Team Champions, 1088 01:04:18,020 --> 01:04:21,057 Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn. 1089 01:04:21,123 --> 01:04:25,795 We are taking our Tag Team Titles with us to SmackDown. 1090 01:04:25,861 --> 01:04:28,698 We will set the fate for all three brands. 1091 01:04:28,764 --> 01:04:31,667 It is always darkest before the dawn. 1092 01:04:32,201 --> 01:04:34,136 SmackDown goes to the moon, 1093 01:04:34,203 --> 01:04:36,005 Cameron Grimes. 1094 01:04:36,072 --> 01:04:38,374 [commentator] Cameron Grimes, incredibly talented young man 1095 01:04:38,441 --> 01:04:39,875 who's got a great business sense. 1096 01:04:39,942 --> 01:04:44,313 Cameron Grimes, always at the right place at the right time. 1097 01:04:45,881 --> 01:04:49,652 And I'm taking it to the moon! 1098 01:04:49,719 --> 01:04:51,420 [laughs] 1099 01:04:52,822 --> 01:04:54,690 SmackDown selects from NXT… 1100 01:04:54,757 --> 01:04:56,125 Pretty Deadly! 1101 01:04:57,293 --> 01:04:59,028 [Prince] Two of the most handsome creatures 1102 01:04:59,095 --> 01:05:01,731 to ever walk the face of the earth. 1103 01:05:01,797 --> 01:05:04,767 We conquered NXT UK for over a year, 1104 01:05:04,834 --> 01:05:08,404 so we thought we'd take a trip to come take over America, darling. 1105 01:05:08,471 --> 01:05:10,206 [Wilson] We won the NXT Tag Team Championship. 1106 01:05:10,273 --> 01:05:11,540 [both] Yes, boy! 1107 01:05:12,508 --> 01:05:15,678 Two tasty snacks, one meal deal. 1108 01:05:17,113 --> 01:05:19,482 [Wade] Grayson Waller coming to the blue brand. 1109 01:05:21,117 --> 01:05:24,120 [Waller] I'm the biggest box office Superstar ever. 1110 01:05:24,186 --> 01:05:25,621 I don't thrive on people liking me, 1111 01:05:25,688 --> 01:05:28,024 because they know the talent that I have. 1112 01:05:28,824 --> 01:05:31,127 I do it in the ring, I do it on the mic, I've got a talk show. 1113 01:05:31,193 --> 01:05:33,729 Everything I touch is absolute gold. 1114 01:05:34,563 --> 01:05:38,067 And I think it's just about time to show the world. 1115 01:05:38,134 --> 01:05:39,635 It's The Grayson Waller Effect, baby. 1116 01:05:43,306 --> 01:05:45,875 Cameron Grimes, welcome to SmackDown. 1117 01:05:45,942 --> 01:05:48,077 Adam, I just want to genuinely thank you so much 1118 01:05:48,144 --> 01:05:50,579 for giving me this opportunity to show the world 1119 01:05:50,646 --> 01:05:53,115 -what Cameron Grimes is all about. -It's my pleasure. 1120 01:05:53,182 --> 01:05:54,417 Oh, my man. 1121 01:05:55,217 --> 01:05:58,154 -How's it feel-- -You can see I'm here with Cameron Grimes. 1122 01:05:58,220 --> 01:05:59,555 -Who? -Cameron Grimes. 1123 01:05:59,622 --> 01:06:02,458 Who is Cameron? Oh, wait. I do know you. 1124 01:06:02,525 --> 01:06:04,160 You were the last pick in the draft, right? 1125 01:06:04,226 --> 01:06:06,696 -Yeah. -I'm sure all your friends are real proud. 1126 01:06:06,762 --> 01:06:08,431 Last pick. Congratulations. 1127 01:06:08,497 --> 01:06:11,067 It's funny you keep saying that, "last pick," 1128 01:06:11,801 --> 01:06:15,538 it's almost like that's worse than not being picked at all. 1129 01:06:15,604 --> 01:06:17,139 [laughs] 1130 01:06:18,107 --> 01:06:21,210 Explain to the new kid, who has no respect, obviously, 1131 01:06:21,277 --> 01:06:24,013 that I'm as hot a commodity as Brock Lesnar. 1132 01:06:24,547 --> 01:06:27,383 Both shows couldn't agree on who wanted me more, 1133 01:06:27,450 --> 01:06:28,718 so here I am, a free agent. 1134 01:06:28,784 --> 01:06:32,121 That is not exactly how I remember it, but okay. 1135 01:06:32,188 --> 01:06:34,657 How do you remember it, then? Explain it to me. 1136 01:06:34,724 --> 01:06:38,427 You're telling me this guy was worth a pick and I'm not? 1137 01:06:38,494 --> 01:06:40,029 Let me explain something to you. 1138 01:06:40,096 --> 01:06:42,898 The reason the last pick is called Mr. Irrelevant 1139 01:06:42,965 --> 01:06:44,333 is because that's all you 1140 01:06:44,400 --> 01:06:47,670 or your little career will ever be, irrelevant. 1141 01:06:47,737 --> 01:06:48,738 Well, how about this? 1142 01:06:49,271 --> 01:06:51,874 Cameron Grimes versus Baron Corbin, 1143 01:06:51,941 --> 01:06:53,642 and we'll see who's relevant. 1144 01:06:53,709 --> 01:06:55,244 [chuckles] I like where you're going. 1145 01:06:55,311 --> 01:06:56,946 Why don't we make this official for next week? 1146 01:06:57,013 --> 01:06:59,982 Cameron Grimes, Baron Corbin, right here on SmackDown? 1147 01:07:00,049 --> 01:07:01,083 Sounds great. 1148 01:07:04,286 --> 01:07:06,355 [chuckles] Is that my first match, Adam? 1149 01:07:07,590 --> 01:07:11,027 Listen, I witnessed firsthand in NXT, 1150 01:07:11,093 --> 01:07:14,463 Cameron Grimes making waves, 1151 01:07:14,530 --> 01:07:17,633 and now he finally gets a chance to do it here on the blue brand 1152 01:07:17,700 --> 01:07:19,735 against Baron Corbin next week. 1153 01:07:19,802 --> 01:07:22,505 Before we get to next week, though, 24 hours from now, 1154 01:07:22,571 --> 01:07:25,408 tomorrow night right here in Puerto Rico, it is Backlash, 1155 01:07:25,474 --> 01:07:28,944 and it is Cody Rhodes "The American Nightmare" 1156 01:07:29,011 --> 01:07:32,448 as he goes one-on-one with "The Beast" Brock Lesnar. 1157 01:07:32,515 --> 01:07:33,916 You heard Cody earlier tonight. 1158 01:07:33,983 --> 01:07:37,420 He needs to finish the story, he needs to claim his kingdom, 1159 01:07:37,486 --> 01:07:40,089 but he has to knock off the most decorated athlete 1160 01:07:40,156 --> 01:07:43,025 in combat sports history, Brock Lesnar. 1161 01:07:43,559 --> 01:07:48,864 [Wade] And the fractures in The Bloodline will turn into gaping chasms, 1162 01:07:48,931 --> 01:07:50,699 if they fail in their mission 1163 01:07:50,766 --> 01:07:53,669 to end the KO, Zayn, and Riddle problems for good. 1164 01:07:53,736 --> 01:07:56,205 Huge six-man tag action tomorrow night. 1165 01:07:56,272 --> 01:07:57,706 [Cole] Bianca Belair hopes to become 1166 01:07:57,773 --> 01:08:02,411 the longest-reigning Women's Champion in the modern era in WWE. 1167 01:08:02,478 --> 01:08:06,715 She defends the Raw Women's Title against Iyo Sky tomorrow night. 1168 01:08:06,782 --> 01:08:10,186 [Wade] Seth Rollins thought he done it all in this game, he was wrong. 1169 01:08:10,252 --> 01:08:13,289 He now faces the biggest challenge of his career, 1170 01:08:13,355 --> 01:08:18,594 a seven-foot-four, 400-pound Nigerian giant named Omos. 1171 01:08:19,295 --> 01:08:20,596 [Cole] Austin Theory, the champion, 1172 01:08:20,663 --> 01:08:23,399 does not have to be involved in the decision to lose his title. 1173 01:08:23,466 --> 01:08:26,769 First man to gain pinfall or submission in this Triple Threat Match 1174 01:08:26,836 --> 01:08:28,404 is the United States Champion. 1175 01:08:28,471 --> 01:08:31,807 Theory, Bronson Reed, Bobby Lashley, tomorrow night. 1176 01:08:31,874 --> 01:08:36,278 [Wade] The LWO's own Zelina Vega has the odds stacked against her 1177 01:08:36,345 --> 01:08:39,849 as she attempts to upset SmackDown Women's Champ, Rhea Ripley. 1178 01:08:39,915 --> 01:08:42,751 The entire island of Puerto Rico is behind her. 1179 01:08:42,818 --> 01:08:45,054 Can Vega pull off a miracle? 1180 01:08:45,121 --> 01:08:48,390 [Cole] Puerto Rico is known as the home of hardcore, 1181 01:08:48,457 --> 01:08:52,528 so it's only appropriate that Bad Bunny, 1182 01:08:52,595 --> 01:08:55,331 the global phenomenal music star, 1183 01:08:55,397 --> 01:08:59,935 is going to face Damian Priest in a San Juan street fight. 1184 01:09:00,002 --> 01:09:02,505 These two had a confrontation earlier today 1185 01:09:02,571 --> 01:09:07,376 at the Backlash press conference on all WWE social media channels. 1186 01:09:10,713 --> 01:09:12,248 [indistinct chatter] 1187 01:09:12,314 --> 01:09:14,183 [crowd gasping] 1188 01:09:14,850 --> 01:09:19,288 [Cole] Triple H trying to play peacekeeper between these two men 1189 01:09:19,355 --> 01:09:23,592 who used to be the best of friends and now have become very bitter enemies. 1190 01:09:24,326 --> 01:09:27,563 -[crowd cheers] -[Cole] A very jealous Damian Priest… 1191 01:09:28,597 --> 01:09:31,233 against that man, Bad Bunny. 1192 01:09:31,767 --> 01:09:35,971 They face off at Backlash tomorrow night. 1193 01:09:36,038 --> 01:09:38,541 [crowd chants, cheers] 1194 01:09:40,609 --> 01:09:42,678 ♪ Booyaka, booyaka ♪ 1195 01:09:42,745 --> 01:09:45,214 [crowd cheers] 1196 01:09:45,281 --> 01:09:46,882 ♪ Booyaka, booyaka ♪ 1197 01:09:50,653 --> 01:09:52,988 ♪ Booyaka, booyaka, 619! ♪ 1198 01:09:53,055 --> 01:09:55,558 ♪ Booyaka, Booyaka, 619! ♪ 1199 01:09:55,624 --> 01:09:57,993 ♪ Booyaka, booyaka, that's my pueblo ♪ 1200 01:09:58,060 --> 01:09:59,762 [crowd cheering] 1201 01:10:02,264 --> 01:10:03,265 [bell rings] 1202 01:10:03,332 --> 01:10:06,001 [Irvin] The following is a Mixed Tag Team Match 1203 01:10:06,068 --> 01:10:07,570 scheduled for one fall. 1204 01:10:07,636 --> 01:10:11,674 Introducing first, representing LWO, 1205 01:10:11,740 --> 01:10:14,043 the team of Zelina Vega 1206 01:10:14,109 --> 01:10:18,013 and WWE Hall of Famer, 1207 01:10:18,080 --> 01:10:22,952 Rey Mysterio! 1208 01:10:23,018 --> 01:10:25,588 [crowd cheering] 1209 01:10:25,654 --> 01:10:28,257 [Cole] And tonight, Friday Night SmackDown on Fox 1210 01:10:28,324 --> 01:10:30,926 is sponsored by Progressive Insurance. 1211 01:10:30,993 --> 01:10:35,364 Save when you bundle auto, home or motorcycle insurance. 1212 01:10:37,433 --> 01:10:40,002 For the first time in her career, 1213 01:10:40,069 --> 01:10:43,706 Zelina Vega is performing in Puerto Rico. 1214 01:10:44,974 --> 01:10:49,011 Her mother, her stepfather, her brother are all here tonight… 1215 01:10:51,647 --> 01:10:55,417 as Zelina prepares for the biggest match of her career tomorrow 1216 01:10:55,985 --> 01:10:57,620 against Rhea Ripley, 1217 01:10:57,686 --> 01:11:02,691 but up next, Zelina and Rey against Rhea and Dominik. 1218 01:11:02,758 --> 01:11:06,328 Mixed tag team action live on SmackDown. 1219 01:11:07,263 --> 01:11:08,364 [music fades] 1220 01:11:09,999 --> 01:11:12,167 [Cole] The beautiful skyline of San Juan, Puerto Rico. 1221 01:11:12,234 --> 01:11:14,803 It is the home tonight for Friday Night SmackDown on Fox. 1222 01:11:14,870 --> 01:11:18,874 Well, tonight is the last night of Mattel's ultimate edition, 1223 01:11:18,941 --> 01:11:23,445 WCW Monday Nitro Entrance Stage crowdfunding campaign. 1224 01:11:23,512 --> 01:11:26,782 Don't miss your chance to own an epic once-in-a-lifetime collectible 1225 01:11:26,849 --> 01:11:29,385 based on the iconic Nitro stage, 1226 01:11:29,451 --> 01:11:32,621 complete with action figures straight out of Monday Nitro in the '90s. 1227 01:11:32,688 --> 01:11:35,324 Head over to mattelcreations.com tonight 1228 01:11:35,391 --> 01:11:39,161 to back the stage and make this dream item a reality. 1229 01:11:39,228 --> 01:11:42,031 Well, next week, SmackDown is at the University of Tennessee. 1230 01:11:42,097 --> 01:11:43,132 [Wade] Yes, indeed. 1231 01:11:43,198 --> 01:11:46,735 And if The Bloodline needed any extra motivation 1232 01:11:46,802 --> 01:11:49,304 ahead of Backlash tomorrow, here it is. 1233 01:11:49,371 --> 01:11:54,543 "The Head of the Table" Roman Reigns returns next Friday on SmackDown. 1234 01:11:54,610 --> 01:11:55,644 [Cole] Monday Night kicks off 1235 01:11:55,711 --> 01:11:57,479 the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament. 1236 01:11:57,546 --> 01:11:59,381 The winner of Monday's tournament will go on to face 1237 01:11:59,448 --> 01:12:01,617 the winner of Friday Night SmackDown's tournament 1238 01:12:01,684 --> 01:12:05,054 on May 27th at the Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia 1239 01:12:05,120 --> 01:12:08,190 to determine the New World Heavyweight Champion, 1240 01:12:08,257 --> 01:12:11,093 the matches start next week on Raw and SmackDown. 1241 01:12:11,727 --> 01:12:15,397 [Wade] And these two tag teams clashed on Raw earlier this week 1242 01:12:15,464 --> 01:12:17,299 and again tonight on SmackDown. 1243 01:12:17,366 --> 01:12:19,268 Next week, they'll do it once again, 1244 01:12:19,335 --> 01:12:22,371 only the Women's Tag Titles will be on the line. 1245 01:12:22,438 --> 01:12:26,408 Morgan-Rodriguez, versus Bayley and Dakota Kai. 1246 01:12:26,475 --> 01:12:29,345 [Cole] Meanwhile, tag team action of another sort, 1247 01:12:29,411 --> 01:12:31,447 mixed tag team action now. 1248 01:12:31,513 --> 01:12:33,315 Rey Mysterio, Zelina Vega, 1249 01:12:33,382 --> 01:12:35,651 teaming together on Friday Night SmackDown. 1250 01:12:38,353 --> 01:12:41,457 ["The Other Side" by Alter Bridge playing] 1251 01:13:07,850 --> 01:13:08,884 [fireworks popping] 1252 01:13:10,686 --> 01:13:14,923 [Irvin] And their opponents, accompanied to the ring by Finn Bálor, 1253 01:13:14,990 --> 01:13:17,292 representing The Judgment Day, 1254 01:13:17,359 --> 01:13:20,329 the team of Dominik Mysterio 1255 01:13:20,396 --> 01:13:23,866 and the SmackDown Women's Champion, 1256 01:13:23,932 --> 01:13:27,603 Rhea Ripley! 1257 01:13:27,669 --> 01:13:30,239 [Cole] Rhea defends that title tomorrow night 1258 01:13:30,305 --> 01:13:33,809 against Zelina Vega at Backlash, 1259 01:13:33,876 --> 01:13:37,713 which is sponsored by Xfinity 10G network. 1260 01:13:37,780 --> 01:13:39,815 Get a reliable connection and the fastest Internet 1261 01:13:39,882 --> 01:13:43,819 on the next generation 10G network only from Xfinity. 1262 01:13:43,886 --> 01:13:45,988 The future starts now. 1263 01:13:46,054 --> 01:13:48,323 And by Mike's Harder Lemonade. 1264 01:13:48,390 --> 01:13:51,794 Lemonade that hits harder, for Mikes that go harder. 1265 01:13:52,227 --> 01:13:53,962 The world needs more Mikes. 1266 01:13:55,230 --> 01:13:56,698 [Wade] One less Mike would be good. 1267 01:13:56,765 --> 01:13:57,933 Mike Cole. 1268 01:13:58,000 --> 01:14:00,702 If we could get rid of him, I'd be real happy with that statement. 1269 01:14:00,769 --> 01:14:02,938 [Cole] Rhea and her beau Dominik 1270 01:14:03,005 --> 01:14:06,308 set for mixed tag team action against Zelina and Mysterio. 1271 01:14:06,375 --> 01:14:08,610 Under mixed tag team rules, the women battle the women, 1272 01:14:08,677 --> 01:14:10,379 the men will battle the men. 1273 01:14:11,447 --> 01:14:13,348 [Wade] I got to tell you, I have never seen 1274 01:14:13,415 --> 01:14:18,654 a more confident-looking Rhea Ripley than the one before our eyes. 1275 01:14:18,720 --> 01:14:20,789 There's two reasons for that, Michael Cole. 1276 01:14:20,856 --> 01:14:25,527 Number one, she is the best bloody woman in WWE. 1277 01:14:25,594 --> 01:14:29,064 Number two, her opponent tomorrow night at Backlash, 1278 01:14:29,531 --> 01:14:33,168 Zelina Vega, is simply dwarfed 1279 01:14:33,235 --> 01:14:35,671 by "The Eradicator" Rhea Ripley. 1280 01:14:35,737 --> 01:14:38,106 [Cole] Rhea called Zelina a "pip-squeak" 1281 01:14:39,007 --> 01:14:41,643 and a "sneaky little fish" earlier today 1282 01:14:41,710 --> 01:14:43,846 during the Backlash press conference. 1283 01:14:43,912 --> 01:14:46,415 Now, listen, is Zelina an underdog? 1284 01:14:46,482 --> 01:14:48,817 A massive underdog heading into tomorrow, 1285 01:14:48,884 --> 01:14:53,355 but as she gets set to wrestle her first match ever in Puerto Rico tonight, 1286 01:14:53,422 --> 01:14:56,758 twenty-four hours from now, she'll be in front of family and friends 1287 01:14:56,825 --> 01:14:59,294 representing the island of Puerto Rico. 1288 01:14:59,361 --> 01:15:00,662 Trying to knock off 1289 01:15:00,729 --> 01:15:02,397 -the big bad Rhea Ripley. -[bell rings] 1290 01:15:02,464 --> 01:15:05,133 And Rhea will start things off with Zelina here tonight. 1291 01:15:05,200 --> 01:15:06,768 [crowd cheering] 1292 01:15:08,437 --> 01:15:10,672 [Wade] You think Vega's going to make it that far, Cole? 1293 01:15:10,739 --> 01:15:11,740 [Cole] We'll find out. 1294 01:15:11,807 --> 01:15:14,343 Zelina told me an interesting story earlier today 1295 01:15:14,409 --> 01:15:15,844 as Rhea went for the Big Boot, 1296 01:15:15,911 --> 01:15:18,046 now Zelina Vega looking to use her speed 1297 01:15:18,113 --> 01:15:20,883 and try to stay away from the powerful Rhea Ripley. 1298 01:15:21,416 --> 01:15:24,519 [Wade] Well, that is the only hope that Vega has, Cole. 1299 01:15:25,087 --> 01:15:27,623 -Because… -[overlapping chatter] 1300 01:15:28,156 --> 01:15:31,226 [Wade] The second Ripley has you in her grasp, 1301 01:15:31,293 --> 01:15:32,494 it could be game over. 1302 01:15:33,328 --> 01:15:37,165 [Cole] Zelina Vega trying to stay away from Rhea Ripley. 1303 01:15:37,232 --> 01:15:39,668 Doing a pretty good job of it in the early going of this matchup. 1304 01:15:40,869 --> 01:15:42,371 [Wade] It's gonna be hit and run, Cole. 1305 01:15:43,205 --> 01:15:45,607 [Cole] Zelina, of course, taking pointers from Rey Mysterio, 1306 01:15:45,674 --> 01:15:48,343 the biggest underdog in the history of WWE. 1307 01:15:49,111 --> 01:15:52,314 Rhea into the corner and taken off guard by Zelina 1308 01:15:52,381 --> 01:15:53,682 in the early going in this matchup. 1309 01:15:53,749 --> 01:15:57,352 [Wade] Ripley perhaps taking Vega a little too lightly. 1310 01:15:57,419 --> 01:15:59,321 [Cole] You know, Zelina said she was inspired 1311 01:15:59,388 --> 01:16:01,890 to become a sports entertainer by her uncle. 1312 01:16:01,957 --> 01:16:03,592 Her uncle was a former wrestler 1313 01:16:03,659 --> 01:16:08,497 who, at one point in his career faced Bruno Sammartino… 1314 01:16:08,563 --> 01:16:11,667 -[crowd booing] -…who broke Zelina's uncle's nose, 1315 01:16:11,733 --> 01:16:13,802 and he never competed again. 1316 01:16:13,869 --> 01:16:15,070 -[Wade] Whoa. -[Cole chuckles] 1317 01:16:15,137 --> 01:16:17,406 [Wade] Welcome to tomorrow night, Zelina Vega. 1318 01:16:17,472 --> 01:16:19,942 That could well be the death of your own career. 1319 01:16:20,008 --> 01:16:21,977 [Cole] Now it is father and son. 1320 01:16:22,044 --> 01:16:24,046 Sort of a WrestleMania rematch of sorts. 1321 01:16:24,112 --> 01:16:26,882 -Rey Mysterio and Dominik. -[crowd chanting] 1322 01:16:26,949 --> 01:16:29,985 [Wade] Dominik is simply tortured by his deadbeat dad, 1323 01:16:30,052 --> 01:16:32,754 showing love and affection to other people's kids. 1324 01:16:32,821 --> 01:16:35,257 [Cole] Oh, Rhea with a cheap shot to the spine. 1325 01:16:35,857 --> 01:16:37,159 Dominik's also being tortured 1326 01:16:37,225 --> 01:16:40,329 by the 16,000-plus here in San Juan tonight. 1327 01:16:40,395 --> 01:16:42,364 Mysterio with a deep arm drag. 1328 01:16:42,998 --> 01:16:44,433 Earlier tonight, tag made, Zelina. 1329 01:16:44,499 --> 01:16:46,201 That means Rhea has to come into the matchup. 1330 01:16:46,268 --> 01:16:48,704 [Wade] You don't think they're starting to warm to Dominik at all? 1331 01:16:48,770 --> 01:16:50,405 [Cole] No, not at all. Uh-oh! 1332 01:16:50,472 --> 01:16:51,940 [crowd cheers] 1333 01:16:52,841 --> 01:16:56,945 Zelina looking to take a page out of her mentor Rey Mysterio's playbook 1334 01:16:57,012 --> 01:16:58,847 and runs into a boot by Rhea Ripley. 1335 01:16:59,781 --> 01:17:01,216 Rhea has taken over. 1336 01:17:01,283 --> 01:17:03,151 Can Rey and Zelina climb back 1337 01:17:03,218 --> 01:17:06,688 into this Mixed Tag Match on Friday Night SmackDown? 1338 01:17:06,755 --> 01:17:09,091 [crowd booing] 1339 01:17:11,026 --> 01:17:15,564 [Cole] Nearly 17,000 on hand tonight in San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1340 01:17:15,630 --> 01:17:18,433 for Friday Night SmackDown on Fox. This is our main event. 1341 01:17:18,500 --> 01:17:22,237 Rey Mysterio and Zelina Vega against Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio 1342 01:17:22,304 --> 01:17:23,705 in a Mixed Tag Team Match. 1343 01:17:23,772 --> 01:17:24,940 [Wade] And check this, Cole. 1344 01:17:25,007 --> 01:17:29,978 Vega's hair tonight references the character Rengoku from Demon Slayer. 1345 01:17:30,045 --> 01:17:32,881 -[Cole] Oh! -[Wade] A character who died in the show. 1346 01:17:32,948 --> 01:17:37,052 Just like Vega's career may well die tomorrow night at Backlash. 1347 01:17:37,119 --> 01:17:39,688 [Cole] Well, she's in there with a real demon in Rhea Ripley, 1348 01:17:39,755 --> 01:17:41,790 as Zelina Vega tries to fight back. 1349 01:17:41,857 --> 01:17:44,593 Zelina and Rhea for the SmackDown Women's Title tomorrow night. 1350 01:17:44,660 --> 01:17:47,229 Will this happen? Could a miracle take place? 1351 01:17:48,196 --> 01:17:49,398 Hey, hey, hey! 1352 01:17:49,464 --> 01:17:52,768 [Cole] And now Dominik dragging his dad off the apron. 1353 01:17:52,834 --> 01:17:54,069 [Wade] Well… [indistinct] Dominik. 1354 01:17:54,136 --> 01:17:56,304 Dominik wearing hair like a 19-- 1355 01:17:56,371 --> 01:18:00,108 [Cole] This guy is nothing but a punk-ass kid, bottom line. 1356 01:18:00,175 --> 01:18:02,778 [Wade] Hair's like 1997 Eddie Guerrero, 1357 01:18:02,844 --> 01:18:05,280 the man he wishes was his real father. 1358 01:18:05,347 --> 01:18:07,616 [crowd chanting] 1359 01:18:07,683 --> 01:18:09,618 [Cole] Rhea Ripley applauding the work 1360 01:18:09,684 --> 01:18:13,288 of her beau, I guess, Dominik Mysterio. 1361 01:18:13,355 --> 01:18:15,724 Speaking of Eddie, he was just mocking Eddie moments ago. 1362 01:18:18,093 --> 01:18:20,128 [Wade] You should listen to Finn Bálor. Sit down. 1363 01:18:20,662 --> 01:18:23,031 Don't upset The Judgment Day or you're next. 1364 01:18:23,098 --> 01:18:26,735 [Cole] Rey Mysterio back up on the apron, would love to make a tag. 1365 01:18:26,802 --> 01:18:30,572 Dominik looking on as well. It has been electric all night long. 1366 01:18:30,639 --> 01:18:33,842 Can you imagine the atmosphere tomorrow night at Backlash? 1367 01:18:33,909 --> 01:18:36,945 Rhea Ripley, though, overpowering Zelina Vega 1368 01:18:37,012 --> 01:18:38,914 as she expects to do tomorrow night 1369 01:18:38,980 --> 01:18:41,883 with the SmackDown Women's Championship on the line. 1370 01:18:41,950 --> 01:18:44,252 [Wade] Well, here's the deal, Zelina Vega 1371 01:18:44,319 --> 01:18:47,789 looks in way over her head against Rhea Ripley, 1372 01:18:47,856 --> 01:18:49,858 and she's not gonna have the safety net 1373 01:18:49,925 --> 01:18:52,060 of being able to tag out tomorrow night. 1374 01:18:52,627 --> 01:18:54,563 [crowd boos] 1375 01:18:56,665 --> 01:18:59,134 [Cole] She may not be able to make a tag tonight if this keeps up. 1376 01:19:01,636 --> 01:19:04,139 Oh, and Zelina creates some space. 1377 01:19:04,206 --> 01:19:05,540 [Wade] Take nothing away from her. 1378 01:19:05,607 --> 01:19:07,742 She's gutsy, she's courageous, 1379 01:19:07,809 --> 01:19:10,912 but she simply cannot stop Rhea Ripley. 1380 01:19:11,379 --> 01:19:12,447 [grunts] 1381 01:19:12,948 --> 01:19:14,616 Zelina lands on her feet. 1382 01:19:14,683 --> 01:19:16,785 -[Dominik] Come on, Rhea! -[Cole] Back into the corner. 1383 01:19:17,986 --> 01:19:20,789 Zelina. Oh! Shoulder-first goes Rhea! 1384 01:19:21,289 --> 01:19:24,526 [Wade] You want an opportunity. There it is. 1385 01:19:24,593 --> 01:19:25,660 [yells indistinctly] 1386 01:19:25,727 --> 01:19:27,329 [Wade] Vega needs this tag. 1387 01:19:27,763 --> 01:19:28,663 Take my hand! 1388 01:19:30,332 --> 01:19:33,969 [Cole] Finn trying to will Rhea back into the matchup. 1389 01:19:34,035 --> 01:19:36,238 Zelina Vega trying to make it to the corner. 1390 01:19:41,510 --> 01:19:43,879 -Tag! -[crowd cheers] 1391 01:19:44,412 --> 01:19:46,948 [crowd chants, cheers] 1392 01:19:47,015 --> 01:19:49,718 [Cole] Mysterio with the right hand, and down goes Dominik. 1393 01:19:49,785 --> 01:19:52,387 And now Rey Mysterio building momentum. 1394 01:19:54,356 --> 01:19:56,758 -Crossbody! -[crowd cheers] 1395 01:20:02,464 --> 01:20:05,400 [Cole] Dominik into the corner and Rey Mysterio has taken over. 1396 01:20:05,467 --> 01:20:07,969 [crowd cheers] 1397 01:20:13,241 --> 01:20:17,612 [crowd counting in Spanish] 1398 01:20:20,015 --> 01:20:22,250 [Cole] Oh, and Rey face-first off the top turnbuckle. 1399 01:20:22,317 --> 01:20:25,554 -[Wade] Just as San Juan-- -[Cole] Oh! Michinoku Driver 1400 01:20:25,620 --> 01:20:27,722 by Dominik for the win over his dad, 1401 01:20:27,789 --> 01:20:29,558 and Zelina breaking things up. 1402 01:20:29,624 --> 01:20:32,093 [Wade] What a victory that would have been for Dominik. 1403 01:20:32,928 --> 01:20:36,131 Somehow, Vega still with some wits left about her 1404 01:20:36,198 --> 01:20:38,600 after the beating she's taken tonight. 1405 01:20:45,240 --> 01:20:47,242 [Cole] Dominik in position. 1406 01:20:47,309 --> 01:20:49,110 [crowd cheering] 1407 01:20:53,915 --> 01:20:56,384 [Cole] And Rhea looking to thwart the 619, 1408 01:20:56,451 --> 01:20:58,086 but Zelina makes her pay! 1409 01:20:58,687 --> 01:21:00,455 Driven into the barricade! 1410 01:21:01,089 --> 01:21:02,290 619! 1411 01:21:02,357 --> 01:21:05,093 [crowd cheering] 1412 01:21:07,495 --> 01:21:08,663 [Cole] Come on, Rey! 1413 01:21:10,532 --> 01:21:14,669 And Finn Bálor causing the distraction. 1414 01:21:14,736 --> 01:21:17,372 [Wade] You fight The Judgment Day, you fight all of them. 1415 01:21:17,839 --> 01:21:21,209 [Cole] And now Dominik meets his dad as he heads up to the top rope again, 1416 01:21:21,276 --> 01:21:23,511 and now Dominik Mysterio has taken over. 1417 01:21:26,181 --> 01:21:28,116 Vertical suplex by Dominik. 1418 01:21:28,183 --> 01:21:31,486 -And now… -[crowd booing] 1419 01:21:32,587 --> 01:21:35,357 …shades of the late great Eddie Guerrero, 1420 01:21:36,791 --> 01:21:42,130 but I don't believe Dominik is delivering The Three Amigos out of respect. 1421 01:21:42,197 --> 01:21:45,100 Rey, though, hooks Dom, shoulders down! 1422 01:21:45,166 --> 01:21:46,701 -Rey with the win! -[bell rings] 1423 01:21:46,768 --> 01:21:48,203 [crowd cheering] 1424 01:21:48,270 --> 01:21:49,604 [Irvin] Here are your-- 1425 01:21:49,671 --> 01:21:51,640 [crowd gasps, boos] 1426 01:21:51,706 --> 01:21:55,143 [Wade] I think they call that a Pyrrhic victory, Michael Cole. 1427 01:21:55,210 --> 01:21:57,178 Utterly meaningless 1428 01:21:57,245 --> 01:22:00,181 when you're at the boots of The Judgment Day. 1429 01:22:00,916 --> 01:22:02,217 [crowd boos] 1430 01:22:02,284 --> 01:22:05,520 [Cole] Mysterio knocking off Dominik to win the Mixed Tag Match, 1431 01:22:05,587 --> 01:22:09,190 now trying to fight back against Finn Bálor and Dominik. 1432 01:22:13,695 --> 01:22:16,031 Down goes Finn, and Rey is fighting! 1433 01:22:18,733 --> 01:22:20,035 Dominik though, mauling. 1434 01:22:20,902 --> 01:22:22,837 And I was wondering where he was. 1435 01:22:22,904 --> 01:22:26,408 [Wade] The Punisher of The Judgment Day is here. 1436 01:22:26,474 --> 01:22:27,809 [Cole] Damian Priest. 1437 01:22:27,876 --> 01:22:31,846 And it is now a three-on-one attack on Rey Mysterio. 1438 01:22:34,416 --> 01:22:37,185 And Rey at the mercy of The Judgment Day. 1439 01:22:37,252 --> 01:22:39,688 [crowd booing] 1440 01:22:41,723 --> 01:22:43,558 ["Chambea" by Bad Bunny playing] 1441 01:22:43,625 --> 01:22:46,528 [crowd cheers] 1442 01:22:52,534 --> 01:22:56,604 [Cole] Here comes the LWO, 1443 01:22:56,671 --> 01:22:58,940 but look who's leading the charge. 1444 01:23:02,110 --> 01:23:03,878 Bad Bunny is here! 1445 01:23:05,080 --> 01:23:08,083 [Wade] And he's got his old faithful Kendo stick. 1446 01:23:10,385 --> 01:23:14,189 [Cole] LWO wiping out The Judgment Day. 1447 01:23:14,255 --> 01:23:16,391 The fight spills out to ringside. 1448 01:23:17,025 --> 01:23:19,794 -Santos Escobar! -[crowd cheers] 1449 01:23:22,597 --> 01:23:27,135 [crowd chants] 1450 01:23:29,838 --> 01:23:32,507 [indistinct chatter] 1451 01:23:32,574 --> 01:23:36,077 [crowd chanting] 1452 01:23:37,812 --> 01:23:41,016 [crowd cheers] 1453 01:23:45,920 --> 01:23:49,691 [Cole] And now Dominik Mysterio! Dominik Mysterio! 1454 01:23:50,759 --> 01:23:52,961 [Wade] Priest got out of dodge just in time. 1455 01:23:53,027 --> 01:23:56,197 [Cole] Allowing Damian Priest to get out of harm's way. 1456 01:23:57,665 --> 01:24:00,668 Bad Bunny came armed and ready. 1457 01:24:01,302 --> 01:24:05,673 Tomorrow night, a San Juan street fight 1458 01:24:06,074 --> 01:24:07,942 where anything goes. 1459 01:24:09,344 --> 01:24:12,447 And that Kendo stick will be perfectly legal. 1460 01:24:15,116 --> 01:24:19,320 Bad Bunny and Damian Priest square off 1461 01:24:20,688 --> 01:24:24,526 tomorrow night at Backlash. 1462 01:24:24,592 --> 01:24:27,529 [crowd cheers] 1463 01:24:30,031 --> 01:24:33,201 ["Our World" playing] 1464 01:24:35,870 --> 01:24:38,873 [indistinct chatter] 1465 01:24:39,941 --> 01:24:42,544 [crowd cheers] tter]