1 00:00:01,267 --> 00:00:04,704 [WWE signature intro playing] 2 00:00:04,771 --> 00:00:05,705 [John Cena] Then… 3 00:00:07,440 --> 00:00:08,575 [Ric Flair] Woo! 4 00:00:08,641 --> 00:00:10,110 [The Rock] If you smell! 5 00:00:10,877 --> 00:00:11,845 [Cena] Now… 6 00:00:12,545 --> 00:00:14,280 [Reigns] Acknowledge me! 7 00:00:15,081 --> 00:00:17,450 -♪ The king of kings ♪ -♪ You can't see me ♪ 8 00:00:17,517 --> 00:00:18,651 [Cena] Forever… 9 00:00:23,323 --> 00:00:24,290 Together. 10 00:00:29,596 --> 00:00:31,398 [crowd cheering] 11 00:00:31,464 --> 00:00:35,101 [Cole] We continue on the road to crowning a World Heavyweight Champion 12 00:00:35,168 --> 00:00:37,604 and the Tribal Chief returns. 13 00:00:37,670 --> 00:00:41,241 What a night live at the University of Tennessee at Nashville. 14 00:00:41,307 --> 00:00:45,745 Tonight, Friday Night SmackDown on Fox in sponsored by Progressive, 15 00:00:45,812 --> 00:00:50,050 a triple a of protection with home, auto, and more. 16 00:00:50,116 --> 00:00:53,853 And, Wade, tonight, the return of "The Tribal Chief." 17 00:00:53,920 --> 00:00:55,321 [Wade] Yes, indeed. 18 00:00:55,388 --> 00:00:57,590 Huge news tonight. 19 00:00:57,657 --> 00:01:00,293 For the first time since WrestleMania, 20 00:01:00,360 --> 00:01:07,333 the Undisputed WWE Universal Champ Roman Reigns returns to SmackDown. 21 00:01:08,134 --> 00:01:11,304 [Cole] Is he here to celebrate or give The Bloodline a pep talk? 22 00:01:11,371 --> 00:01:12,405 ♪ You think you know me ♪ 23 00:01:12,472 --> 00:01:14,974 [crowd cheers] 24 00:01:15,041 --> 00:01:18,378 ["Metalingus" by Alter Bridge playing] 25 00:01:19,679 --> 00:01:23,750 ♪ On this day, I see clearly ♪ 26 00:01:23,817 --> 00:01:27,487 ♪ Everything has come to life ♪ 27 00:01:28,121 --> 00:01:32,525 ♪ A bitter place and a broken dream ♪ 28 00:01:32,592 --> 00:01:36,863 ♪ And we'll leave it all behind ♪ 29 00:01:36,930 --> 00:01:41,234 ♪ On this day, it's so real to me ♪ 30 00:01:41,301 --> 00:01:45,638 ♪ Everything has come to life ♪ 31 00:01:45,705 --> 00:01:48,975 ♪ One more chance to chase a dream ♪ 32 00:01:49,042 --> 00:01:52,078 [fireworks exploding] 33 00:01:52,145 --> 00:01:53,913 [crowd cheers] 34 00:01:53,980 --> 00:01:54,848 [bell rings] 35 00:01:54,914 --> 00:01:59,419 [announcer] The following is a first-round Triple-Threat Match 36 00:01:59,486 --> 00:02:05,158 in the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament! 37 00:02:06,226 --> 00:02:11,030 Making his way to the ring, WWE Hall of Famer, 38 00:02:11,097 --> 00:02:17,337 "The Rated-R Superstar" Edge! 39 00:02:17,403 --> 00:02:19,806 [Cole] You just saw Edge's kids in the front row 40 00:02:19,873 --> 00:02:22,509 to watch this match live tonight 41 00:02:22,575 --> 00:02:25,812 as Edge takes on AJ Styles and Rey Mysterio 42 00:02:25,879 --> 00:02:29,048 in this first round of the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament. 43 00:02:29,115 --> 00:02:31,050 Now, in Raw this past Monday night, 44 00:02:31,117 --> 00:02:35,255 Seth Rollins advanced to the finals as we look at the bracket. 45 00:02:35,321 --> 00:02:39,359 Who will he face two weeks from tomorrow at Night of Champions? 46 00:02:39,425 --> 00:02:42,028 We will find out tonight because the winner for our next matchup 47 00:02:42,095 --> 00:02:44,464 will take on the winner of this match, Wade. 48 00:02:44,531 --> 00:02:47,634 [Wade] Yes, indeed. Another Triple-Threat coming up after this one. 49 00:02:47,700 --> 00:02:50,470 Sheamus, Bobby Lashley, Austin Theory. 50 00:02:50,537 --> 00:02:52,105 The winner of that match 51 00:02:52,172 --> 00:02:56,242 will face the winner of this match in tonight's main event. 52 00:02:56,309 --> 00:03:00,680 All to get the opportunity to take on Seth Rollins at Night of Champions 53 00:03:00,747 --> 00:03:02,248 -and potentially become… -[bell rings] 54 00:03:02,315 --> 00:03:05,051 -…the new World Heavyweight champion. -[Cole] Triple-threat rules. 55 00:03:05,118 --> 00:03:08,588 First man to gain pinfall or submission will win this match tonight. 56 00:03:08,655 --> 00:03:11,424 Edge, Mysterio, and AJ Styles 57 00:03:11,491 --> 00:03:15,428 as they go right after Edge, the 11-time World Champion. 58 00:03:15,495 --> 00:03:18,865 [Wade] Yeah, exactly. Sixteen World Champions. 59 00:03:18,932 --> 00:03:22,502 The championship reigns between these three, obviously, 60 00:03:22,569 --> 00:03:24,571 Edge with 11 of them. 61 00:03:25,171 --> 00:03:27,440 [Cole] Mysterio, underneath. 62 00:03:27,507 --> 00:03:30,076 AJ able to roll through. Edge from behind. 63 00:03:30,143 --> 00:03:31,344 Pinning combination. 64 00:03:31,911 --> 00:03:33,213 Rey Mysterio off the scoop slam. 65 00:03:34,080 --> 00:03:36,249 Hooks the leg and a kickout by Edge. 66 00:03:36,783 --> 00:03:39,852 Oh! And a boot by "The Rated-R Superstar" Edge. 67 00:03:39,919 --> 00:03:42,221 [Wade] Wow, massive levels of career respect 68 00:03:42,288 --> 00:03:43,990 between Edge and Rey Mysterio. 69 00:03:44,057 --> 00:03:46,159 Genuine friends here in WWE. 70 00:03:46,226 --> 00:03:49,762 Less can be said about the relationship between Edge and AJ Styles. 71 00:03:49,829 --> 00:03:52,198 Certainly, have many issues in the past between those two. 72 00:03:52,265 --> 00:03:55,835 [Cole] You know, it was 12 years ago that Edge retired 73 00:03:55,902 --> 00:03:58,805 and relinquished the World Heavyweight Championship. 74 00:03:58,871 --> 00:04:00,540 He was never beaten for that title. 75 00:04:00,607 --> 00:04:03,977 Would love the opportunity to win the World Championship back 76 00:04:04,043 --> 00:04:06,346 as Mysterio hangs Edge up on the top rope. 77 00:04:06,412 --> 00:04:10,083 And now, the former two-time WWE Champion, AJ Styles 78 00:04:10,149 --> 00:04:12,218 looks to take Edge up over the top. 79 00:04:12,285 --> 00:04:13,953 Mysterio goes face-first. 80 00:04:14,020 --> 00:04:17,557 AJ Styles looks to send Edge… 81 00:04:17,624 --> 00:04:19,392 -[groans] -…on to Mysterio. 82 00:04:19,459 --> 00:04:22,929 [Wade] You're right. It's become something of an obsession for Edge 83 00:04:22,996 --> 00:04:27,133 to win back that championship he never lost in 2011. 84 00:04:27,200 --> 00:04:28,201 This could be it. 85 00:04:28,268 --> 00:04:30,436 [Cole] And Edge off the Edge-- oh! 86 00:04:30,503 --> 00:04:33,306 Off the Edge-o-Matic, that inverted DDT, 87 00:04:33,373 --> 00:04:35,575 almost put AJ Styles away. 88 00:04:36,442 --> 00:04:38,911 [Wade] Now, take another look at this. 89 00:04:38,978 --> 00:04:42,615 Just Edge taking control early on in this matchup. 90 00:04:42,682 --> 00:04:44,984 Almost getting the early win. 91 00:04:45,918 --> 00:04:48,154 [Cole] Edge, of course, at WrestleMania. 92 00:04:48,221 --> 00:04:51,491 Was involved in the hellacious Hell in a Cell Match 93 00:04:51,557 --> 00:04:54,894 with Finn Bálor on that night in Los Angeles. 94 00:04:54,961 --> 00:04:56,696 [Wade] What a gory matchup. 95 00:04:56,763 --> 00:05:00,199 That ended up with Edge victorious. 96 00:05:00,266 --> 00:05:04,437 Real head of steam he's building up in this Indian summer in his career. 97 00:05:05,405 --> 00:05:08,775 [Cole] Edge now dropping Rey Mysterio to the floor. 98 00:05:10,543 --> 00:05:12,078 Edge, a Hall of Famer. 99 00:05:12,145 --> 00:05:14,013 We mentioned an 11-time champion. 100 00:05:14,080 --> 00:05:15,715 He's won the King of the Ring, 101 00:05:15,782 --> 00:05:17,984 the Royal Rumble on two different occasions. 102 00:05:18,051 --> 00:05:21,387 The inaugural Money in the Bank Ladder Match winner. 103 00:05:21,454 --> 00:05:23,556 -[Wade] The man has done it all… -[Cole] Styles! 104 00:05:23,623 --> 00:05:27,126 …but AJ Styles takes a backseat to nobody. 105 00:05:27,193 --> 00:05:29,329 [Cole] That sliding forearm by AJ. 106 00:05:30,129 --> 00:05:32,832 [Wade] Just think of the accomplishments between these three. 107 00:05:32,899 --> 00:05:34,400 Put those to one side. 108 00:05:34,467 --> 00:05:38,838 A combined in-ring experience of 90 years. 109 00:05:38,905 --> 00:05:41,040 Nine-zero between these three. 110 00:05:41,107 --> 00:05:42,709 That is absolutely ludicrous. 111 00:05:42,775 --> 00:05:45,411 [Cole] A Tilt-a-Whirl Backbreaker by Styles. 112 00:05:49,282 --> 00:05:50,383 Edge telegraphing. 113 00:05:50,450 --> 00:05:53,353 AJ trying to take advantage, knocking Edge up over the top rope. 114 00:05:53,419 --> 00:05:56,689 Remember, no count-outs or disqualifications in this matchup. 115 00:05:57,490 --> 00:06:01,427 [Wade] You just know there are going to be such thin margins in this matchup. 116 00:06:01,494 --> 00:06:05,965 It really is not going to be a decisive victory for any of these three. 117 00:06:06,032 --> 00:06:08,501 It's going to have to be something quick. 118 00:06:08,568 --> 00:06:12,004 [Cole] That floating Hurricanrana by Mysterio takes down AJ Styles 119 00:06:12,071 --> 00:06:16,042 and now Rey, the biggest little man in the history of WWE 120 00:06:16,109 --> 00:06:18,544 using his quickness to take control. 121 00:06:18,611 --> 00:06:21,547 Mysterio, of course, a long history with Edge. 122 00:06:22,115 --> 00:06:23,649 Tag Team partners. 123 00:06:23,716 --> 00:06:26,719 Remember, Dominik turning his back on Rey and Edge 124 00:06:27,787 --> 00:06:29,922 when they were a team back at Clash at the Castle. 125 00:06:31,457 --> 00:06:35,561 [Wade] We've already seen in this matchup the nature of these Triple-Threats. 126 00:06:35,628 --> 00:06:38,030 -The second you get one opponent down… -[Cole] Oh! 127 00:06:38,097 --> 00:06:41,234 [Wade] …the other opponent stands up and is ready to take control. 128 00:06:41,300 --> 00:06:42,969 [Cole] Rey went for the Springboard Crossbody. 129 00:06:43,035 --> 00:06:44,303 It was caught by Edge. 130 00:06:44,971 --> 00:06:47,774 And Edge now with the Fallaway Slam to Mysterio. 131 00:06:47,840 --> 00:06:50,042 [Wade] Edge digging deep in the playbook. 132 00:06:50,109 --> 00:06:52,712 [crowd cheering] 133 00:06:54,480 --> 00:06:57,216 [Cole] Edge returning, of course, to Friday Night SmackDown 134 00:06:57,283 --> 00:07:01,521 as did AJ Styles in the WWE draft a couple of weeks ago. 135 00:07:04,690 --> 00:07:08,060 Edge went for the Spear and both AJ and Mysterio met him. 136 00:07:10,163 --> 00:07:11,831 Alliance did not last long, however. 137 00:07:11,898 --> 00:07:14,133 Every man for himself here tonight. 138 00:07:19,605 --> 00:07:21,808 Rey, down goes Edge for the win 139 00:07:21,874 --> 00:07:24,744 to advance to our main event and a kickout. 140 00:07:25,344 --> 00:07:30,716 [Wade] This is really the first match back after a long injury layoff for AJ Styles. 141 00:07:30,783 --> 00:07:33,686 You always really want to ease yourself back into things. 142 00:07:33,753 --> 00:07:35,254 Get a couple of easy wins. 143 00:07:35,321 --> 00:07:37,390 -No such chance for AJ. -[Cole] Yeah. 144 00:07:37,457 --> 00:07:39,325 [Wade] Straight in at the deep end. 145 00:07:39,392 --> 00:07:42,628 [Cole] But, Wade, nothing about AJ Styles and his career has been easy. 146 00:07:42,695 --> 00:07:45,765 He's worked hard for everything he's accomplished. 147 00:07:45,832 --> 00:07:48,501 [Wade] Undoubtedly, but how's the ring rust tonight, AJ? 148 00:07:48,568 --> 00:07:49,735 How's the ring wind? 149 00:07:49,802 --> 00:07:51,771 You can get on the treadmill, you can go running 150 00:07:51,838 --> 00:07:54,674 but there is nothing like in-ring cardio. 151 00:07:56,342 --> 00:07:57,743 [Cole] Oh! 152 00:07:57,810 --> 00:08:00,213 [Wade] And I'll say this, AJ looks pretty sharp. 153 00:08:00,279 --> 00:08:03,282 This match continues as AJ takes control. 154 00:08:03,349 --> 00:08:05,651 [Cole] Who heads to our main event later on tonight? 155 00:08:08,488 --> 00:08:10,656 Now, we're back live on Friday Night SmackDown on Fox. 156 00:08:10,723 --> 00:08:12,525 This is a Triple-Threat Match in the first round 157 00:08:12,592 --> 00:08:14,393 of the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament. 158 00:08:14,460 --> 00:08:16,429 AJ Styles with Rey Mysterio here. 159 00:08:16,496 --> 00:08:18,931 Edge is also involved in this match. 160 00:08:18,998 --> 00:08:21,634 [Wade] Rey Mysterio fighting for his life, 161 00:08:21,701 --> 00:08:23,836 now in a precarious position on the ring. 162 00:08:23,903 --> 00:08:27,306 [Cole] Oh! Edge with a Double Spear off the apron 163 00:08:27,373 --> 00:08:29,408 and all three men are now down! 164 00:08:29,475 --> 00:08:33,379 [Wade] Edge took a heavy landing in the process on that one. 165 00:08:41,420 --> 00:08:43,623 [Cole] You see the official checking on the combatants 166 00:08:43,689 --> 00:08:45,992 as you take another look at the impact by Edge. 167 00:08:47,760 --> 00:08:48,828 -[Edge grunts] -[crowd cheers] 168 00:08:48,895 --> 00:08:52,331 [Wade] Edge putting his own body on the line in pursuit of victory. 169 00:08:52,398 --> 00:08:53,533 [Cole] Cover by Edge! 170 00:08:53,599 --> 00:08:54,967 Hook of the leg and a kickout. 171 00:08:55,034 --> 00:08:57,536 Again, the winner of this Triple-Threat advances 172 00:08:57,603 --> 00:08:59,639 to take on the winner of our other Triple-Threat tonight 173 00:08:59,705 --> 00:09:02,174 at our main event later on tonight. 174 00:09:02,241 --> 00:09:03,910 As we take a look at some of the action 175 00:09:04,644 --> 00:09:07,980 between Styles, Mysterio, and Edge during the commercial break. 176 00:09:08,047 --> 00:09:12,985 [Wade] Just has been three competitors getting battered from pillar to post 177 00:09:13,052 --> 00:09:15,254 from the beginning of this matchup 178 00:09:15,321 --> 00:09:17,890 and you've got to think to yourself, you want to win tonight, 179 00:09:17,957 --> 00:09:20,893 you want to go through the semifinal later on this evening? 180 00:09:20,960 --> 00:09:24,430 You really have to be an iron man this evening. 181 00:09:28,100 --> 00:09:30,136 [Cole] And there goes Edge sent out of the ring. 182 00:09:30,202 --> 00:09:33,673 You know that Seth Rollins, who advanced to the finals 183 00:09:33,739 --> 00:09:35,841 of the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament 184 00:09:35,908 --> 00:09:37,710 from Monday Night Raw is looking on. 185 00:09:37,777 --> 00:09:39,579 He will face the winner of tonight's tournament 186 00:09:39,645 --> 00:09:41,113 two weeks from tomorrow 187 00:09:41,180 --> 00:09:43,649 at Night of Champions in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 188 00:09:43,716 --> 00:09:46,052 Oh! And a step-up enziguri by Rey. 189 00:09:46,118 --> 00:09:49,422 [Wade] Seth Rollins was very beat up at the end of Raw. 190 00:09:49,488 --> 00:09:52,658 He was hoping the exact same for these competitors tonight. 191 00:09:52,725 --> 00:09:55,461 He wants them softened up ahead of Night of Champions. 192 00:09:55,528 --> 00:09:58,631 [Cole] Roll through, looking for the Calf Crusher, the submission move. 193 00:09:58,698 --> 00:10:00,166 Mysterio center of the ring now. 194 00:10:00,232 --> 00:10:04,036 Remember, ropes won't cause a break because there are no disqualifications. 195 00:10:04,103 --> 00:10:07,506 Will Mysterio tap out to the Calf Crusher by AJ Styles? 196 00:10:07,573 --> 00:10:08,774 -[Wade] Whoa! -[Cole] Edge now. 197 00:10:08,841 --> 00:10:10,676 -[Wade] Crossface! -[Cole] Edge into the ring. 198 00:10:10,743 --> 00:10:12,612 [Wade] But who wins if he taps out here? 199 00:10:12,678 --> 00:10:15,414 [Cole] Both men with the submission applied on Mysterio. 200 00:10:15,481 --> 00:10:17,216 And that's a great question, Wade. 201 00:10:17,850 --> 00:10:19,852 As AJ Styles delivers a headbutt. 202 00:10:19,919 --> 00:10:22,388 Edge keeps the Calf Crusher on momentarily. 203 00:10:22,455 --> 00:10:24,857 Rey Mysterio, however, able to roll free. 204 00:10:24,924 --> 00:10:27,627 [Wade] Well, Edge was Rey Mysterio's savior there. 205 00:10:27,693 --> 00:10:29,061 Of course, if Rey had tapped, 206 00:10:29,128 --> 00:10:32,565 Edge indeed would've also lost out on this matchup. 207 00:10:32,632 --> 00:10:33,966 Fighting for their lives. 208 00:10:34,033 --> 00:10:36,602 These competitors running on fumes now. 209 00:10:37,169 --> 00:10:38,838 [grunting] 210 00:10:42,074 --> 00:10:43,009 [grunts] 211 00:10:43,075 --> 00:10:47,113 [Wade] This is breaking down, turning into a savage affair. 212 00:10:48,781 --> 00:10:51,684 [Cole] Edge now with the waistlock and look at Mysterio now. 213 00:10:51,751 --> 00:10:55,855 Hurricanrana sends both men into 619 position. 214 00:10:55,921 --> 00:10:58,157 [crowd cheering] 215 00:11:00,026 --> 00:11:03,029 [Cole] And a double dropkick by Edge and AJ 216 00:11:03,095 --> 00:11:05,364 stopped Mysterio in his tracks. 217 00:11:05,431 --> 00:11:08,100 [Wade] Yeah, a little too wise to that move by now. 218 00:11:08,167 --> 00:11:11,637 Both have been on the receiving end too many times. 219 00:11:13,673 --> 00:11:15,174 [Cole] Everybody down. 220 00:11:15,875 --> 00:11:17,977 Who's going to dig down deep 221 00:11:18,678 --> 00:11:21,881 to advance to the semifinals later on tonight? 222 00:11:21,947 --> 00:11:26,152 [Wade] And I wondered how focused could Rey be with this opportunity. 223 00:11:26,218 --> 00:11:29,188 Back of his head, perhaps anticipating some family issues 224 00:11:29,255 --> 00:11:32,958 as we've seen time and time again from Dominik Mysterio 225 00:11:33,025 --> 00:11:34,460 over the past few weeks. 226 00:11:34,527 --> 00:11:38,330 [Cole] One of the largest crowds that we've ever had here for WWE 227 00:11:38,397 --> 00:11:40,266 at the University of Tennessee 228 00:11:40,332 --> 00:11:44,203 and are they in for quite the show here tonight for Friday Night SmackDown. 229 00:11:50,609 --> 00:11:52,611 Mysterio dropkicked Styles. 230 00:11:53,379 --> 00:11:56,015 [Wade] Styles tried his best to ride that dropkick. 231 00:11:56,082 --> 00:11:59,485 Just about taking the majority of the sting out of it. 232 00:12:00,252 --> 00:12:02,088 [Cole] Edge with the kick to the face. 233 00:12:04,123 --> 00:12:07,226 Styles driven face-first into the turnbuckle. 234 00:12:07,293 --> 00:12:10,029 [Wade] Almost decapitated in the process. 235 00:12:10,096 --> 00:12:12,298 That might be it for AJ Styles. 236 00:12:12,364 --> 00:12:13,599 Now's the time, Edge. 237 00:12:13,666 --> 00:12:16,268 You want to win it, this is your opportunity. 238 00:12:20,806 --> 00:12:26,278 [Cole] Edge trying to drag himself up to the top rope. 239 00:12:26,345 --> 00:12:28,047 Mysterio will meet him there. 240 00:12:30,182 --> 00:12:31,450 [Wade] You just look at the mess 241 00:12:31,517 --> 00:12:33,819 that these three competitors are already in. 242 00:12:33,886 --> 00:12:36,756 One of these three is going to have another fight later on 243 00:12:36,822 --> 00:12:40,025 -in tonight's main event in the semifinal. -[Cole] A Triple-Threat Match. 244 00:12:40,092 --> 00:12:42,128 The second one tonight coming up in a matter of minutes 245 00:12:42,194 --> 00:12:45,264 here on Friday Night SmackDown. Mysterio up top rope. 246 00:12:46,432 --> 00:12:50,236 What's he going to do with Edge? AJ Styles back up as well. 247 00:12:51,337 --> 00:12:55,941 Now, Mysterio sent flying by Styles off the powerbomb 248 00:12:56,008 --> 00:12:58,611 and a kickout by Mysterio at two. 249 00:13:05,851 --> 00:13:09,522 This is what an opportunity to fight for the brand-new 250 00:13:09,588 --> 00:13:12,591 World Heavyweight Championship is all about. 251 00:13:14,460 --> 00:13:16,762 [Wade] How badly do you want it, gentlemen? 252 00:13:16,829 --> 00:13:19,799 They've all been to the top of the mountain before. 253 00:13:19,865 --> 00:13:22,334 They've all tasted that glory. 254 00:13:22,401 --> 00:13:24,904 Man, what an addiction it must be. 255 00:13:29,275 --> 00:13:30,109 [grunts] 256 00:13:34,480 --> 00:13:37,650 [Cole] Rey Mysterio now with a shot to the spine. 257 00:13:37,716 --> 00:13:40,052 [Wade] Once again, just no time to plan. 258 00:13:40,119 --> 00:13:41,854 No time to strategize. 259 00:13:41,921 --> 00:13:45,424 Take a beat and your third opponent in the match is in there-- 260 00:13:45,491 --> 00:13:48,060 [Cole] Oh my goodness! Mysterio turning things around. 261 00:13:48,127 --> 00:13:50,796 Cover now on Styles for the win to advance 262 00:13:50,863 --> 00:13:52,565 and AJ's got to kick at two. 263 00:13:54,066 --> 00:13:55,701 [Wade] Rey in disbelief. 264 00:13:55,768 --> 00:14:00,606 "What do I have to do just to progress to the semifinal?" 265 00:14:03,943 --> 00:14:08,180 [Cole] Just innovative offensive style of Rey Mysterio 266 00:14:08,247 --> 00:14:10,883 that has shocked the world for years and years 267 00:14:10,950 --> 00:14:14,286 and the reason that he's part of the WWE Hall of Fame. 268 00:14:14,353 --> 00:14:18,958 [Wade] The ultimate underdog looking to upset the odds once again. 269 00:14:19,024 --> 00:14:20,626 [Cole] Again, went for the 619 270 00:14:20,693 --> 00:14:23,462 and AJ Styles thwarting Mysterio this time. 271 00:14:25,364 --> 00:14:28,467 AJ loading up for the Phenomenal Forearm. 272 00:14:28,534 --> 00:14:30,202 Edge back to his feet. 273 00:14:30,269 --> 00:14:32,705 Styles launching himself. Edge ducks underneath. 274 00:14:33,205 --> 00:14:34,840 -Went for the Spear. -[crowd gasps] 275 00:14:35,507 --> 00:14:37,776 Mysterio takes out Styles. 276 00:14:39,044 --> 00:14:40,279 619! 277 00:14:40,346 --> 00:14:42,147 -[Wade] Denied! -[Cole] Intercepted! 278 00:14:43,148 --> 00:14:47,086 Edge stepping through, looking for the Edgecator. 279 00:14:47,152 --> 00:14:48,120 [groaning] 280 00:14:48,187 --> 00:14:49,822 [Cole] The Edgecator locked in. 281 00:14:49,889 --> 00:14:51,824 -[Wade] Desperately-- -[Cole] Is Mysterio going to tap? 282 00:14:51,891 --> 00:14:54,460 [Wade] Desperately needs Mysterio to tap out. 283 00:14:54,526 --> 00:14:56,295 Keeping an eye on AJ Styles. 284 00:14:56,362 --> 00:14:59,365 Needs that tap before AJ gets his bearings. 285 00:14:59,431 --> 00:15:01,600 [Cole] Styles trying to drag himself over to Edge. 286 00:15:01,667 --> 00:15:03,769 Edge able to break it up. Smart move by Edge. 287 00:15:03,836 --> 00:15:07,706 [Wade] Cutting off at the pass and here's an Edgecator for you. 288 00:15:09,875 --> 00:15:12,778 [Cole] Edge now with the Edgecator locked in to Styles. 289 00:15:12,845 --> 00:15:14,480 Is Styles going to tap? 290 00:15:14,546 --> 00:15:17,049 Is Edge going to advance to the semifinals? 291 00:15:17,750 --> 00:15:20,319 [Wade] Locked in, nowhere to go. 292 00:15:20,386 --> 00:15:22,388 Desperately trying to make those ropes. 293 00:15:22,454 --> 00:15:26,458 That makes no difference in a Triple-Threat Matchup, AJ. 294 00:15:26,525 --> 00:15:28,861 [Cole] Rey Mysterio, 619 to Edge! 295 00:15:28,928 --> 00:15:30,696 [crowd cheers] 296 00:15:30,763 --> 00:15:35,067 [Wade] At the third time of asking, 619 connects. 297 00:15:35,701 --> 00:15:37,603 Can Rey finish the job? 298 00:15:37,670 --> 00:15:39,605 [Cole] Mysterio goes up to the top rope. 299 00:15:40,806 --> 00:15:42,408 Rey, with the-- 300 00:15:42,474 --> 00:15:45,611 Right to the back of Edge's neck, or did Edge-- 301 00:15:45,678 --> 00:15:47,579 -[Wade] Edge attempted a Spear. -[Cole] Wait a minute. 302 00:15:47,646 --> 00:15:50,349 Styles with a Phenomenal Forearm! 303 00:15:50,416 --> 00:15:52,751 -Cover on Edge! Hook of the leg! -One, two, three! 304 00:15:52,818 --> 00:15:55,654 -Styles advances to the semifinals! -[bell rings] 305 00:15:56,889 --> 00:15:58,257 [announcer] Here is your winner, 306 00:15:58,958 --> 00:16:04,496 "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles! 307 00:16:05,297 --> 00:16:06,865 [Wade] Wow, what a matchup. 308 00:16:06,932 --> 00:16:11,704 In the closing seconds, I think Edge attempted a desperation Spear. 309 00:16:11,770 --> 00:16:13,772 Had very little in it. 310 00:16:13,839 --> 00:16:17,209 Just enough to take Rey Mysterio off his feet 311 00:16:17,276 --> 00:16:20,979 but there ready to pounce with a Phenomenal Forearm. 312 00:16:21,046 --> 00:16:23,349 AJ Styles, take a look at this, Cole. 313 00:16:24,783 --> 00:16:29,788 [Cole] AJ Styles with his signature move putting Edge away. 314 00:16:30,622 --> 00:16:31,690 -[crowd cheers] -[bell rings] 315 00:16:31,757 --> 00:16:35,961 [Cole] Now, AJ Styles advances to our semifinal later tonight. 316 00:16:36,028 --> 00:16:38,464 He will take on the winner of the Triple-Threat Match 317 00:16:38,530 --> 00:16:41,633 that is coming up in a matter of moments here on Friday Night SmackDown 318 00:16:41,700 --> 00:16:42,968 between Sheamus, 319 00:16:43,702 --> 00:16:46,372 the United States Champion Austin Theory, 320 00:16:46,438 --> 00:16:48,540 and Bobby Lashley. 321 00:16:48,607 --> 00:16:51,710 What a performance tonight, Wade, by one AJ Styles. 322 00:16:51,777 --> 00:16:55,180 Well, I was concerned about the ring wind, about the polish of AJ 323 00:16:55,247 --> 00:16:57,016 after such a long time off. 324 00:16:57,082 --> 00:16:59,318 Forget that, he looks razor-sharp 325 00:16:59,385 --> 00:17:01,720 and ready for the semifinal later on tonight. 326 00:17:01,787 --> 00:17:03,555 We have another Triple-Threat later on tonight. 327 00:17:03,622 --> 00:17:05,491 We have a Women's Tag Team Championship Match 328 00:17:05,557 --> 00:17:08,994 and the return of Roman Reigns, the Undisputed Champion. 329 00:17:09,061 --> 00:17:10,996 Bloodline has had some problems as of late. 330 00:17:11,063 --> 00:17:12,765 Let's take it back to WrestleMania. 331 00:17:12,831 --> 00:17:15,601 The main event of night one in Los Angeles. 332 00:17:15,667 --> 00:17:19,638 Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn looking to break the record reign 333 00:17:19,705 --> 00:17:22,975 as Tag Team Champions of Jimmy and Jey Uso. 334 00:17:23,041 --> 00:17:26,645 And Sami Zayn would utilize not one… 335 00:17:29,381 --> 00:17:31,383 [crowd cheering] 336 00:17:31,450 --> 00:17:32,718 …not two… 337 00:17:35,154 --> 00:17:37,156 but three Helluva Kicks 338 00:17:37,222 --> 00:17:39,725 to finally put The Usos away. 339 00:17:39,792 --> 00:17:43,395 Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn win the Undisputed Tag Team Titles 340 00:17:43,462 --> 00:17:47,032 and a couple of weeks ago, Wade, right here on Friday Night SmackDown, 341 00:17:47,099 --> 00:17:50,035 we would have the WrestleMania main event rematch. 342 00:17:50,102 --> 00:17:53,939 This is a match where The Usos pre-dedicated a victory 343 00:17:54,006 --> 00:17:56,608 to their "Tribal Chief" Roman Reigns. 344 00:17:56,675 --> 00:18:00,145 Unfortunately, just when things started looking good, 345 00:18:00,746 --> 00:18:03,248 they did a 180. 346 00:18:03,315 --> 00:18:08,420 All of a sudden, it's like déjà vu all over again for The Usos. 347 00:18:08,487 --> 00:18:10,689 Helluva Kick, one, two, three. 348 00:18:10,756 --> 00:18:11,957 [Cole] But the question would be, 349 00:18:12,024 --> 00:18:14,726 could The Bloodline get back on the winning track? 350 00:18:14,793 --> 00:18:17,463 Let's take you to Backlash in our Progressive Match Flo. 351 00:18:19,198 --> 00:18:21,867 [announcer] Match Flo is sponsored by Progressive, 352 00:18:21,934 --> 00:18:25,270 a Triple-Threat of protection with home, auto and more. 353 00:18:26,105 --> 00:18:27,840 [Cole] The story of The Bloodline 354 00:18:27,906 --> 00:18:32,077 is to prove to "The Tribal Chief" Roman Reigns, 355 00:18:32,144 --> 00:18:35,347 that we can get the job done, 356 00:18:35,414 --> 00:18:39,651 but where does Solo Sikoa stand in all of this? 357 00:18:40,886 --> 00:18:44,957 [Graves] WWE Universe firmly behind the trio of Zayn, Owens, and Riddle. 358 00:18:46,024 --> 00:18:49,628 [Cole] Naysayers claim that we'll see the implosion of The Bloodline 359 00:18:49,695 --> 00:18:51,129 sooner rather than later. 360 00:18:51,897 --> 00:18:54,066 Jimmy took out his own brother! 361 00:18:55,334 --> 00:18:56,368 Kickout at two. 362 00:18:58,604 --> 00:19:00,639 Solo Sikoa done with the games. 363 00:19:02,207 --> 00:19:03,142 I got him. 364 00:19:03,709 --> 00:19:04,776 I got him. 365 00:19:05,577 --> 00:19:08,981 [Cole] And the argument between the family may cost The Bloodline. 366 00:19:09,882 --> 00:19:12,684 Solo Sikoa saving the matchup. 367 00:19:15,020 --> 00:19:17,422 [crowd cheering] 368 00:19:18,690 --> 00:19:20,759 Get off me, bro! You going to hit me? 369 00:19:20,826 --> 00:19:23,162 I'm your bro, not him! 370 00:19:23,862 --> 00:19:24,763 I'm your bro. 371 00:19:26,298 --> 00:19:27,232 [Cole] Tag. 372 00:19:27,299 --> 00:19:28,534 Riddle now legal. 373 00:19:29,601 --> 00:19:31,970 Tag. Sikoa's legal. Riddle has no idea. 374 00:19:32,037 --> 00:19:34,606 Now he does with the Samoan Spike! 375 00:19:35,340 --> 00:19:38,510 [crowd] Uno, dos, tres! 376 00:19:38,577 --> 00:19:39,478 [bell rings] 377 00:19:39,545 --> 00:19:44,349 [Cole] Did The Bloodline do enough for "The Tribal Chief" Roman Reigns 378 00:19:44,416 --> 00:19:48,020 or did the cracks become major rifts? 379 00:19:52,524 --> 00:19:55,160 [Cole] And there are The Usos here at Friday Night SmackDown 380 00:19:55,227 --> 00:19:57,429 because for the first time since WrestleMania, 381 00:19:57,496 --> 00:20:02,301 the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns returns. 382 00:20:02,367 --> 00:20:05,771 Is "The Tribal Chief" here to celebrate 383 00:20:06,305 --> 00:20:09,207 or is he here to give The Usos a pep talk? 384 00:20:09,274 --> 00:20:10,976 ["Hellfire" by CFO$ plays] 385 00:20:11,043 --> 00:20:12,044 [Cole] Meanwhile… 386 00:20:13,445 --> 00:20:19,585 indeed, tonight is Fight Night! 387 00:20:22,487 --> 00:20:25,257 -[explosion] -[crowd cheers] 388 00:20:25,324 --> 00:20:26,158 [bell rings] 389 00:20:26,792 --> 00:20:31,630 [announcer] The following is a first-round Triple-Threat Match 390 00:20:31,697 --> 00:20:37,135 in the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament! 391 00:20:38,170 --> 00:20:41,273 Introducing first, accompanied by the Brawling Brutes, 392 00:20:41,340 --> 00:20:44,743 from Dublin, Ireland, and weighing 267 pounds, 393 00:20:44,810 --> 00:20:48,914 Sheamus! 394 00:20:51,850 --> 00:20:56,254 [Cole] And tonight, Friday Night SmackDown on Fox 395 00:20:56,321 --> 00:20:59,157 is sponsored by Progressive Insurance. 396 00:20:59,224 --> 00:21:03,328 Save when your bundle auto, home, or motorcycle insurance. 397 00:21:03,395 --> 00:21:06,865 Who faces AJ Styles in the semi-finals 398 00:21:06,932 --> 00:21:10,035 of the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament later tonight? 399 00:21:10,102 --> 00:21:11,670 We find out. 400 00:21:11,737 --> 00:21:15,040 Massive Triple-Threat live next. 401 00:21:21,647 --> 00:21:24,283 [Wade] After Bianca Belair's victory at Backlash 402 00:21:24,349 --> 00:21:28,220 has made her the longest reigning women's champion of the modern era, 403 00:21:28,287 --> 00:21:30,622 "The EST of WWE" 404 00:21:30,689 --> 00:21:34,326 returns to her hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee 405 00:21:34,393 --> 00:21:37,696 to celebrate that historic reign later on, tonight. 406 00:21:37,763 --> 00:21:40,666 ["All Mighty" plays] 407 00:21:40,732 --> 00:21:43,001 [fireworks exploding] 408 00:21:43,068 --> 00:21:46,738 [announcer] Next, weighing in at 273 pounds. 409 00:21:47,239 --> 00:21:51,176 "The All Mighty" 410 00:21:51,243 --> 00:21:55,080 Bobby Lashley! 411 00:21:57,015 --> 00:22:00,419 [Cole] Two big bruising brawlers ready for action. 412 00:22:01,153 --> 00:22:04,489 Lashley, who's come over to SmackDown in the WWE draft 413 00:22:04,556 --> 00:22:06,024 and The Celtic Warrior. 414 00:22:06,725 --> 00:22:08,126 ["A-Town Down" plays] 415 00:22:08,193 --> 00:22:10,696 ♪ A-Town Down! Screamin' out loud ♪ 416 00:22:10,762 --> 00:22:13,265 ♪ A-Town Down! The future's right now ♪ 417 00:22:13,331 --> 00:22:15,600 ♪ A-Town Down! Tearin' the place down ♪ 418 00:22:15,667 --> 00:22:18,270 ♪ A-Town Down! Like my next sound ♪ 419 00:22:23,475 --> 00:22:25,911 ♪ You see the future Right in front of your eyes ♪ 420 00:22:25,977 --> 00:22:28,080 ♪ Headin' to the top But it's not a surprise ♪ 421 00:22:28,146 --> 00:22:30,582 ♪ Not in my eyes Knew it and dreamt it as a child ♪ 422 00:22:30,649 --> 00:22:32,451 ♪ A-Town Down! ♪ 423 00:22:32,517 --> 00:22:33,819 -[grunts] -[fireworks explode] 424 00:22:35,354 --> 00:22:38,757 [announcer] And their opponent from Atlanta, Georgia. 425 00:22:38,824 --> 00:22:41,393 Weighing in at 220 pounds. 426 00:22:41,460 --> 00:22:45,697 He is the United States Champion, 427 00:22:45,764 --> 00:22:49,968 Austin Theory! 428 00:22:50,035 --> 00:22:52,237 [Cole] Mr. Theory would love to add 429 00:22:52,304 --> 00:22:55,240 the World Heavyweight Championship to his trophy case 430 00:22:55,307 --> 00:22:57,776 to join his current United States title. 431 00:22:57,843 --> 00:23:01,646 [Wade] Well, this is the only competitor left in the entire field 432 00:23:01,713 --> 00:23:05,384 who has never previously been a World Champion. 433 00:23:05,884 --> 00:23:09,121 But he's young, he's cocky, he's successful, 434 00:23:09,187 --> 00:23:12,324 and most of all, extremely talented. 435 00:23:12,390 --> 00:23:14,659 No wonder this audience hates him. 436 00:23:14,726 --> 00:23:17,162 [Cole] So, it's Theory, Lashley, and Sheamus. 437 00:23:17,229 --> 00:23:18,697 Triple-Threat rules. 438 00:23:18,764 --> 00:23:20,332 Just like our first match of the night, 439 00:23:20,399 --> 00:23:23,034 first man to gain pinfall or submission will win, 440 00:23:23,101 --> 00:23:28,006 to advance to the semi-finals later on tonight against AJ Styles 441 00:23:28,073 --> 00:23:32,010 in our main event of the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament. 442 00:23:32,077 --> 00:23:35,347 You mentioned both Lashley and Sheamus have been World Champions before. 443 00:23:35,414 --> 00:23:37,149 Sheamus reminding everyone 444 00:23:37,215 --> 00:23:39,151 that he once won the world title at WrestleMania… 445 00:23:39,217 --> 00:23:42,654 -[bell rings] -…in 18 seconds in a tweet earlier today. 446 00:23:43,488 --> 00:23:46,057 [Wade] It's going to take a lot more than 18 seconds 447 00:23:46,124 --> 00:23:49,227 to get that gold championship back around his waist. 448 00:23:49,294 --> 00:23:52,497 [Cole] And Lashley, of course, has a long history with Austin Theory. 449 00:23:52,564 --> 00:23:57,068 Battled Theory and Bronson Reed at Backlash for the United States title. 450 00:23:57,135 --> 00:23:59,004 Now, Sheamus and Lashley looking to turn this 451 00:23:59,070 --> 00:24:00,972 into a one-on-one match pretty quickly. 452 00:24:05,210 --> 00:24:08,213 Theory trying to find some rest in the corner 453 00:24:08,280 --> 00:24:11,383 but Lashley makes sure that doesn't happen. 454 00:24:11,450 --> 00:24:13,652 And now, Lashley with a swinging neckbreaker. 455 00:24:13,718 --> 00:24:16,488 [Wade] Well, the last matchup was a technical affair. 456 00:24:16,555 --> 00:24:21,326 Expect this one will be pure bruiser from start to finish. 457 00:24:22,360 --> 00:24:24,229 [Cole] Rolling senton by Sheamus. 458 00:24:25,997 --> 00:24:28,300 And Lashley going to follow things up with a clothesline 459 00:24:28,366 --> 00:24:30,735 -that knocks Theory out of the ring. -[Wade] Teeing off. 460 00:24:30,802 --> 00:24:32,304 Poor Austin Theory. 461 00:24:32,370 --> 00:24:34,706 The outside of the ring might be the safest place 462 00:24:34,773 --> 00:24:35,974 for that young man right now. 463 00:24:36,041 --> 00:24:39,044 [Cole] Austin Theory continues to claim 464 00:24:39,110 --> 00:24:42,814 that the future is now in WWE. 465 00:24:43,615 --> 00:24:44,916 [Wade] Well, if the future is now, 466 00:24:44,983 --> 00:24:47,586 that is going to be your World Heavyweight Champion 467 00:24:47,652 --> 00:24:49,287 when all is said and done. 468 00:24:49,354 --> 00:24:51,623 [Cole] Meanwhile, Sheamus with Lashley up on his shoulders. 469 00:24:51,690 --> 00:24:54,092 Lashley now. Face-first goes Sheamus! 470 00:24:54,159 --> 00:24:57,462 [Wade] I'll tell you this, the man every competitor in this tournament 471 00:24:57,529 --> 00:25:00,165 wanting to avoid this early on was Sheamus. 472 00:25:00,232 --> 00:25:03,001 -[groans] -[Wade] You have to be an iron man tonight 473 00:25:03,068 --> 00:25:04,636 if you're going to get the job done. 474 00:25:04,703 --> 00:25:07,639 That gets significantly more difficult 475 00:25:07,706 --> 00:25:10,809 if Sheamus beats you to a pulp in the first round. 476 00:25:10,876 --> 00:25:14,546 [Cole] What about the pickup of Bobby Lashley in the WWE draft 477 00:25:14,613 --> 00:25:15,947 by Friday Night SmackDown? 478 00:25:16,014 --> 00:25:20,218 [Wade] Perhaps my favorite selection of all here on Friday Night. 479 00:25:20,285 --> 00:25:22,187 You take one look at Bobby Lashley, 480 00:25:22,254 --> 00:25:26,725 every man on the planet wishes they were a bit more like The All Mighty. 481 00:25:27,259 --> 00:25:29,427 [Cole] Bobby Lashley though, runs into Sheamus 482 00:25:29,494 --> 00:25:31,029 who plants him with a slam 483 00:25:31,096 --> 00:25:33,565 looking to advance to the semi-finals and a kickout. 484 00:25:33,632 --> 00:25:36,167 Again, Seth Rollins from Monday Night Raw, 485 00:25:36,234 --> 00:25:38,637 looking on tonight, watching this matchup. 486 00:25:38,703 --> 00:25:41,973 He faces the winner of tonight's tournament in the finals 487 00:25:42,574 --> 00:25:46,478 in two weeks from tomorrow at Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia. 488 00:25:46,544 --> 00:25:50,148 [Wade] Seth is loving every shot, every bruise, 489 00:25:50,215 --> 00:25:52,851 every pummeling that these competitors take. 490 00:25:52,918 --> 00:25:56,788 No matter who wins, he wants them as beat up as possible. 491 00:25:57,489 --> 00:26:01,726 Sheamus perhaps one of the most physical men in the history of WWE 492 00:26:01,793 --> 00:26:04,029 and showing Bobby Lashley why, 493 00:26:04,095 --> 00:26:08,266 and Lashley might be about to witness 494 00:26:08,333 --> 00:26:10,769 or feel the 10 Beats of the Bodhrán. 495 00:26:11,269 --> 00:26:15,407 Austin Theory, though, runs into Lashley as Sheamus sidesteps. 496 00:26:15,473 --> 00:26:18,009 [Wade] Well, smart is Sheamus, eyes in the back of his head. 497 00:26:18,076 --> 00:26:20,145 Wow, that could be a KO. Oh, no. 498 00:26:20,211 --> 00:26:22,948 [crowd cheering] 499 00:26:23,581 --> 00:26:27,786 [crowd] One, two, three, four, five, 500 00:26:27,852 --> 00:26:31,323 six, seven, eight, nine, ten! 501 00:26:31,923 --> 00:26:33,892 -[crowd cheers] -[Cole] 10 Beats of the Bodhrán. 502 00:26:33,959 --> 00:26:35,293 Sheamus in control. 503 00:26:35,360 --> 00:26:37,062 Who's headed to the semi-finals 504 00:26:37,128 --> 00:26:39,230 of the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament? 505 00:26:41,933 --> 00:26:45,470 Well, this matchup got very physical during the commercial break. 506 00:26:46,338 --> 00:26:48,206 The fight has spilled outside the ring. 507 00:26:48,273 --> 00:26:50,175 Again, no disqualifications, no count-outs. 508 00:26:50,241 --> 00:26:52,877 Triple-Threat rules. Lashley, Theory, Sheamus. 509 00:26:53,411 --> 00:26:58,049 First man to gain pinfall or submission advances to the semi-finals later tonight 510 00:26:58,116 --> 00:26:59,818 to take on AJ Styles 511 00:26:59,884 --> 00:27:01,886 in the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament. 512 00:27:01,953 --> 00:27:04,456 [Wade] We could've had all three members disqualified 513 00:27:04,522 --> 00:27:08,226 and counted out several times at this point in the match. 514 00:27:08,293 --> 00:27:11,363 And what a physical affair this one has been. 515 00:27:13,098 --> 00:27:15,867 Referee Jessika Carr admonishing Bobby Lashley, 516 00:27:15,934 --> 00:27:19,804 but not much she can do with a no-disqualification in place. 517 00:27:19,871 --> 00:27:21,339 [Wade] All within the rules, 518 00:27:21,406 --> 00:27:25,610 and Bobby Lashley, the veteran in this matchup, knows it full well. 519 00:27:25,677 --> 00:27:29,414 [Cole] Sheamus and Lashley, and what a brawl they were having. 520 00:27:30,682 --> 00:27:32,751 These two men already don't like each other 521 00:27:32,817 --> 00:27:34,719 and Lashley just joined the blue brand. 522 00:27:34,786 --> 00:27:35,987 [Wade] Ooh-hoo. 523 00:27:36,988 --> 00:27:38,156 I want this. 524 00:27:38,223 --> 00:27:39,791 [indistinct chatter] 525 00:27:40,492 --> 00:27:42,293 -[Cole] And you're going to get it. -[Wade laughs] 526 00:27:42,360 --> 00:27:45,263 [Cole] Lashley and Sheamus exchanging blows. 527 00:27:45,830 --> 00:27:47,666 [Cole] Oh, I know what this feels like. 528 00:27:47,732 --> 00:27:49,834 It feels like hell on earth. 529 00:27:53,071 --> 00:27:54,406 [Cole] From both men, right? 530 00:27:54,472 --> 00:27:57,108 [Wade] Undoubtedly. I've never taken a shot from Lashley. 531 00:27:57,175 --> 00:27:59,377 It just looks like it hurts so bad. 532 00:28:00,678 --> 00:28:03,248 [Cole] Lashley-- Oh! And knocks down Sheamus. 533 00:28:03,314 --> 00:28:05,417 And The All Mighty taking control. 534 00:28:05,917 --> 00:28:10,188 [Wade] Very rarely does somebody win a physical war with Sheamus, 535 00:28:10,255 --> 00:28:13,825 but The All Mighty might just-- Oh! Don't speak too soon. 536 00:28:13,892 --> 00:28:16,795 [Cole] Double boots to the face knocked Lashley down. 537 00:28:16,861 --> 00:28:21,066 [Wade] Ah, duke it out with Sheamus and you are hurting for weeks afterwards. 538 00:28:21,132 --> 00:28:22,500 You beat him and somehow 539 00:28:22,567 --> 00:28:25,070 you're supposed to compete again in 30 minutes? 540 00:28:25,136 --> 00:28:26,404 [Cole] Sheamus, top rope. 541 00:28:26,471 --> 00:28:28,940 Tremendous core strength caught through by Lashley. 542 00:28:29,007 --> 00:28:30,442 Nice throw by Bobby. 543 00:28:31,209 --> 00:28:33,712 [Wade] Whoever wins this matchup, 544 00:28:33,778 --> 00:28:37,716 it's already advantaged AJ Styles in tonight's semi-final. 545 00:28:37,782 --> 00:28:40,985 [Cole] Looking for the Hurt Lock, the submission move. 546 00:28:41,052 --> 00:28:42,587 Austin Theory, though! 547 00:28:43,121 --> 00:28:45,090 With a drop kick breaking things up. 548 00:28:45,156 --> 00:28:48,526 And now the current United States Champion with a Chop Block to Sheamus. 549 00:28:48,593 --> 00:28:50,995 [Wade] Mind-blowing athleticism. 550 00:28:51,062 --> 00:28:53,164 Let the two big boys beat the hell out of each other. 551 00:28:53,231 --> 00:28:55,734 [Cole] Cover by Theory. Breaking things up is Lashley. 552 00:28:55,800 --> 00:29:01,306 [Wade] Still razor-sharp is this freak of nature, Bobby Lashley. 553 00:29:04,075 --> 00:29:06,978 [Cole] Lashley sends Theory into the corner. 554 00:29:08,880 --> 00:29:11,850 Bobby, a former two-time WWE Champion. 555 00:29:11,916 --> 00:29:14,519 Oh, what a Blockbuster by Theory! 556 00:29:14,586 --> 00:29:16,454 Cover now to advance. 557 00:29:17,755 --> 00:29:19,824 And Sheamus breaking things up. 558 00:29:20,391 --> 00:29:23,394 A man as big as Austin Theory 559 00:29:23,461 --> 00:29:28,133 has no right being as explosive and as athletic as he is, 560 00:29:28,199 --> 00:29:30,201 but this is what I like about Theory. 561 00:29:30,268 --> 00:29:33,438 This is what he's developing, that cutthroat approach. 562 00:29:35,006 --> 00:29:37,442 [Cole] Theory, tremendous athleticism. 563 00:29:38,076 --> 00:29:40,678 [Wade] It's just a ludicrous jump, 564 00:29:40,745 --> 00:29:42,680 nobody should be able to get that high. 565 00:29:42,747 --> 00:29:43,982 [Cole] Wade, he has all the tools, 566 00:29:44,048 --> 00:29:46,317 there's no doubt, the current United States Champion. 567 00:29:46,384 --> 00:29:47,485 [Wade] Yeah, undoubtedly, 568 00:29:47,552 --> 00:29:50,622 we all know what a big future Austin Theory has. 569 00:29:50,688 --> 00:29:55,293 It's just a question of how quickly is that future going to come about. 570 00:29:55,860 --> 00:29:58,463 [Cole] I think pretty quick. He's already the US Champ. 571 00:29:58,530 --> 00:30:00,999 As he drives Lashley into the steel steps. 572 00:30:01,065 --> 00:30:05,236 He's also a former Money in the Bank Ladder Match winner is Austin Theory. 573 00:30:05,303 --> 00:30:09,474 [Wade] Well, this is the point, Austin Theory needs to smell blood. 574 00:30:09,541 --> 00:30:12,510 [Cole] Austin caught by Sheamus. Again, the power! 575 00:30:12,577 --> 00:30:15,813 Irish Curse Backbreaker by The Celtic Warrior. 576 00:30:15,880 --> 00:30:18,583 [Wade] Just cannot take a beat like that, Austin Theory, 577 00:30:18,650 --> 00:30:21,619 when you're in there with somebody as credentialed, 578 00:30:21,686 --> 00:30:23,688 -as talented as Sheamus. -[Cole] Oh, wait. 579 00:30:23,755 --> 00:30:25,957 A Hall of fame resume, Wade. 580 00:30:26,024 --> 00:30:29,394 Four-time World Champion, US Champion, Tag Champ, 581 00:30:29,460 --> 00:30:31,296 King of the Ring, Money in the Bank winner, 582 00:30:31,362 --> 00:30:32,864 Royal Rumble winner. 583 00:30:32,931 --> 00:30:34,566 Sheamus has done it all. 584 00:30:34,632 --> 00:30:37,468 [Wade] Now, he's got that look in his eye. 585 00:30:37,535 --> 00:30:39,137 Bloodthirsty. 586 00:30:41,072 --> 00:30:43,208 [Cole] Sheamus with a couple of clotheslines. 587 00:30:43,741 --> 00:30:45,843 [Wade] Sheamus with a taste for the gold. 588 00:30:45,910 --> 00:30:47,779 It's getting a little bit closer. 589 00:30:50,782 --> 00:30:53,751 [Cole] Austin Theory now with Sheamus on his shoulders. 590 00:30:53,818 --> 00:30:58,022 Sheamus is going to try to climb up at least to the second rope. 591 00:30:58,089 --> 00:31:01,059 [Wade] When the stakes are this high, you got to go big, Cole. 592 00:31:02,660 --> 00:31:04,028 Sheamus 593 00:31:05,296 --> 00:31:07,098 with White Noise! 594 00:31:08,566 --> 00:31:10,902 [Wade] Can he make the cover? Here we go. 595 00:31:10,969 --> 00:31:13,338 [Cole] Hook of the leg on Theory for the win. 596 00:31:13,938 --> 00:31:17,108 And Theory kicks out at two. Our match continues. 597 00:31:17,175 --> 00:31:20,278 [Wade] I'm telling you, if gold was not on the line here, 598 00:31:20,345 --> 00:31:22,547 that would've finished Austin Theory off. 599 00:31:22,614 --> 00:31:25,183 That drive, that desire he has 600 00:31:25,717 --> 00:31:28,820 to join the immortals on the top of the mountain 601 00:31:28,887 --> 00:31:32,323 is the only thing that got him kicking out. 602 00:31:32,390 --> 00:31:34,692 [Cole] Bobby Lashley has not been back into this matchup 603 00:31:34,759 --> 00:31:38,129 after being driven into the steel steps by Austin Theory. 604 00:31:38,196 --> 00:31:41,633 So for this moment, it is one-on-one between Sheamus and Theory 605 00:31:41,699 --> 00:31:44,636 for an opportunity to head to the semi-finals later tonight. 606 00:31:44,702 --> 00:31:48,039 Theory rolls through, shoulders down on the Celtic Warrior 607 00:31:48,106 --> 00:31:49,274 who's got a kickout. 608 00:31:49,340 --> 00:31:54,045 [Wade] Lashley is in a bad way and so is Austin Theory after that. 609 00:31:54,112 --> 00:31:57,682 It surely has to be Sheamus' for the taking. 610 00:31:58,416 --> 00:32:00,585 [Cole] Sheamus looking for an opportunity 611 00:32:01,786 --> 00:32:04,522 to get to AJ Styles later tonight 612 00:32:05,290 --> 00:32:09,127 and maybe win another World Championship down the road. 613 00:32:10,495 --> 00:32:12,096 Looking for a Brogue Kick. 614 00:32:12,163 --> 00:32:16,234 Spear by Lashley who explodes back into the matchup! 615 00:32:16,868 --> 00:32:18,269 Driven shoulder-first to the post. 616 00:32:18,336 --> 00:32:20,538 Austin Theory now looking to steal a win. 617 00:32:20,605 --> 00:32:23,841 Much like he did at Backlash, but a kickout by Sheamus. 618 00:32:23,908 --> 00:32:28,046 [Wade] Just when you think Bobby Lashley is dead and buried. 619 00:32:28,112 --> 00:32:31,449 Medical staff checking on him. I'd written him off, but no, 620 00:32:31,516 --> 00:32:34,352 The All Mighty has made a special stop. 621 00:32:34,419 --> 00:32:37,121 -But here we go! -[Cole] Theory with Lashley up top! 622 00:32:38,156 --> 00:32:40,358 Was looking for the A-Town Down, 623 00:32:40,425 --> 00:32:42,126 but Bobby Lashley, 624 00:32:42,193 --> 00:32:44,128 what a one-arm slam! 625 00:32:47,231 --> 00:32:50,368 [Wade] Lashley looking worse for wear. Finish this one quick. 626 00:32:50,435 --> 00:32:52,470 [Cole and Wade] Hurt Lock! 627 00:32:53,137 --> 00:32:55,173 [Cole] Theory tried to use the ropes to his advantage, 628 00:32:55,239 --> 00:32:57,208 but they won't cause any type of break. 629 00:32:59,510 --> 00:33:01,212 Sheamus, Brogue Kick! 630 00:33:03,281 --> 00:33:05,316 -[Wade] Perfect from Lashley! -[Cole] Cover! 631 00:33:05,383 --> 00:33:06,451 [crowd] Two! Three! 632 00:33:06,517 --> 00:33:10,254 -[Cole] Lashley advances to face Styles! -[bell rings] 633 00:33:10,321 --> 00:33:15,493 [announcer] Here's your winner, "The All Mighty" 634 00:33:15,560 --> 00:33:18,896 Bobby Lashley! 635 00:33:18,963 --> 00:33:23,101 [Cole] Bobby Lashley showing the wounds from this physical battle, 636 00:33:23,901 --> 00:33:25,570 but Lashley wins. 637 00:33:26,270 --> 00:33:28,940 Later tonight, in our main event, 638 00:33:29,006 --> 00:33:33,111 the semi-finals of the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament. 639 00:33:33,177 --> 00:33:36,647 Lashley, Styles, for the opportunity 640 00:33:36,714 --> 00:33:40,184 to battle Seth Rollins at Night of Champions. 641 00:33:40,251 --> 00:33:42,353 [Wade] Wow. Unbelievable. 642 00:33:42,420 --> 00:33:43,721 Still to come tonight. 643 00:33:43,788 --> 00:33:47,558 The return of "The Tribal Chief" Roman Reigns to SmackDown. 644 00:33:47,625 --> 00:33:50,161 Is he here to celebrate with The Bloodline 645 00:33:50,228 --> 00:33:52,964 or perhaps read them the riot act? 646 00:33:53,031 --> 00:33:55,700 We'll find out very soon on SmackDown. 647 00:33:59,537 --> 00:34:01,906 [Cole] It is our main event set for later on tonight. 648 00:34:01,973 --> 00:34:05,376 The semi-finals of the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament. 649 00:34:05,443 --> 00:34:09,047 AJ Styles versus Bobby Lashley. 650 00:34:09,113 --> 00:34:12,450 The winner advances to Night at Champions two weeks from tomorrow 651 00:34:12,517 --> 00:34:16,521 to meet Seth Rollins for the new World Heavyweight Championship. 652 00:34:18,456 --> 00:34:19,724 Ecstatic. I mean, think about it. 653 00:34:19,791 --> 00:34:22,960 AJ Styles and Bobby Lashley, two former World Champions 654 00:34:23,027 --> 00:34:25,930 and the winner goes to Night of Champions. It couldn't have worked out any better. 655 00:34:25,997 --> 00:34:28,232 -What a main event. -Pearcey! 656 00:34:28,299 --> 00:34:30,668 I'll call you back. Grayson Waller. 657 00:34:30,735 --> 00:34:33,371 Grayson, congratulations on getting drafted to SmackDown. 658 00:34:33,438 --> 00:34:36,374 If anything, SmackDown should be congratulated for drafting me. 659 00:34:36,441 --> 00:34:38,042 Even though it was a little bit late. 660 00:34:38,109 --> 00:34:40,745 But that's okay because I know how you can make it up to me. 661 00:34:40,812 --> 00:34:43,414 Whoever wins tonight, AJ Styles or Bobby Lashley, 662 00:34:43,481 --> 00:34:46,050 you put them in the hot seat next week on the SmackDown premiere 663 00:34:46,117 --> 00:34:50,154 on my talk show, The Grayson Waller Effect. 664 00:34:50,221 --> 00:34:51,823 Now that's viral, right? 665 00:34:51,889 --> 00:34:53,257 You know what, Grayson, 666 00:34:53,324 --> 00:34:55,159 -I think that's a hell of an idea. -Yes. 667 00:34:55,226 --> 00:34:57,028 Next week, it's official. 668 00:34:57,094 --> 00:34:59,597 I love it. I can get used to Fridays. Yeah. 669 00:35:01,232 --> 00:35:02,266 [Wade] Oh, God. 670 00:35:02,333 --> 00:35:05,236 Grayson Waller with a mic is the stuff of nightmares. 671 00:35:05,303 --> 00:35:06,270 Trust me. 672 00:35:06,838 --> 00:35:07,872 [bell rings] 673 00:35:07,939 --> 00:35:11,309 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 674 00:35:11,375 --> 00:35:13,911 Introducing first, weighing 285 pounds, 675 00:35:13,978 --> 00:35:16,647 Baron Corbin! 676 00:35:16,714 --> 00:35:18,583 [crowd boos] 677 00:35:18,649 --> 00:35:21,519 [Cole] Well, Baron Corbin let himself this matchup 678 00:35:21,586 --> 00:35:24,422 after calling Cameron Grimes "Mr. Irrelevant" 679 00:35:24,489 --> 00:35:27,925 because Grimes was the last pick in the WWE draft. 680 00:35:27,992 --> 00:35:29,994 ["To the Moon" playing] 681 00:35:30,061 --> 00:35:32,597 [announcement] And his opponent from Burlington, North Carolina, 682 00:35:32,663 --> 00:35:38,136 weighing 220 pounds, Cameron Grimes! 683 00:35:38,202 --> 00:35:40,838 [Wade] Now, I have been excited for this all week. 684 00:35:40,905 --> 00:35:44,008 This is a mainstay of NXT for the past three years. 685 00:35:44,075 --> 00:35:48,513 Known for his massive personality, sneaky athleticism, 686 00:35:48,579 --> 00:35:51,182 he knows he's a career underdog, 687 00:35:51,249 --> 00:35:55,453 but his secret weapon is his unbridled passion, his heart. 688 00:35:55,520 --> 00:35:59,991 And that drives him to out-compete bigger Superstars. 689 00:36:00,057 --> 00:36:04,295 But he's got his work cut out tonight against Baron Corbin. 690 00:36:08,099 --> 00:36:12,436 Well, well, well. Look, everybody. It is Cameron Grimes. 691 00:36:12,503 --> 00:36:16,641 SmackDown's very last pick in the draft. 692 00:36:17,608 --> 00:36:20,211 Look, I'm surprised you showed up. 693 00:36:20,278 --> 00:36:22,079 That takes guts, and I get it. 694 00:36:22,146 --> 00:36:25,016 You're trying to make a name for yourself, but understand this, 695 00:36:25,082 --> 00:36:28,719 in about two minutes, you're going be flat on your back 696 00:36:28,786 --> 00:36:32,690 wishing you were back in NXT. [laughs] 697 00:36:32,757 --> 00:36:34,959 [crowd booing] 698 00:36:35,526 --> 00:36:37,328 -[bell rings] -[Cole] Tough words by Baron Corbin. 699 00:36:37,395 --> 00:36:39,063 -Matchup underway! -[Wade] Cave-in! 700 00:36:39,130 --> 00:36:42,233 [Cole] Grimes with a cave-in! Cover! 701 00:36:42,300 --> 00:36:45,203 -Grimes wins his debut in seconds! -[bell rings] 702 00:36:45,269 --> 00:36:46,437 [crowd cheering] 703 00:36:46,504 --> 00:36:50,775 [announcer] Here is your winner, Cameron Grimes! 704 00:36:50,841 --> 00:36:53,578 [Wade] One chance, one opportunity. 705 00:36:53,644 --> 00:36:57,014 That is all Cameron Grimes has ever asked for 706 00:36:57,081 --> 00:36:59,083 and didn't he make it count tonight? 707 00:36:59,684 --> 00:37:03,054 [Cole] We talk about how Cameron Grimes is enterprising. 708 00:37:03,921 --> 00:37:05,089 [Cole] Boy, oh boy. 709 00:37:05,156 --> 00:37:08,960 Grimes shocking everyone tonight with a win over Baron Corbin 710 00:37:09,026 --> 00:37:12,096 as Corbin's downfall and fallout continues. 711 00:37:12,163 --> 00:37:15,366 And speaking of fallout continuing, that's what's going on for Cody Rhodes 712 00:37:15,433 --> 00:37:19,103 after his match with Brock Lesnar last week at Backlash. 713 00:37:21,639 --> 00:37:26,210 [Rhodes] I had the daunting task of competing against The Beast. 714 00:37:27,545 --> 00:37:29,714 And here is what I discovered. 715 00:37:30,982 --> 00:37:33,851 I discovered what Brock Lesnar is made of 716 00:37:33,918 --> 00:37:36,787 because it was literally all over my fist. 717 00:37:38,122 --> 00:37:43,027 I discovered that Brock Lesnar can be defeated 718 00:37:43,094 --> 00:37:47,999 because at Backlash, I beat Brock Lesnar. 719 00:37:48,065 --> 00:37:50,001 [intense music playing] 720 00:37:50,067 --> 00:37:54,038 [Rhodes] Now that Brock Lesnar is thankfully in the rearview mirror, 721 00:37:54,105 --> 00:37:57,708 it is very clear what is next for me. 722 00:37:58,509 --> 00:38:02,647 It is the World Heavyweight Championship. 723 00:38:04,949 --> 00:38:06,217 [Graves] Cody is feeling it. 724 00:38:06,284 --> 00:38:07,418 Cross Rhodes! 725 00:38:07,485 --> 00:38:09,587 Can Cody Rhodes put away The Miz? 726 00:38:09,654 --> 00:38:11,922 Wait-- What the hell? 727 00:38:11,989 --> 00:38:13,257 Brock Lesnar! 728 00:38:15,826 --> 00:38:18,362 F5 to Cody Rhodes! 729 00:38:19,930 --> 00:38:22,266 [thudding] 730 00:38:25,603 --> 00:38:26,937 Look at this face! 731 00:38:28,406 --> 00:38:30,474 [Lesnar] Do you want to take credit for this, Cody? 732 00:38:31,475 --> 00:38:32,910 I want to fight! 733 00:38:34,478 --> 00:38:36,614 Night of Champions. 734 00:38:36,681 --> 00:38:40,718 Who is the coward now? 735 00:38:41,619 --> 00:38:45,723 [ominous music playing] 736 00:38:47,091 --> 00:38:50,227 [Cole] I am not sure that even Cody Rhodes 737 00:38:50,294 --> 00:38:52,697 is ready for what is waiting for him 738 00:38:52,763 --> 00:38:56,100 two weeks from tomorrow at Night of Champions. 739 00:38:56,767 --> 00:39:02,373 Rhodes goes into the ring with an extremely angry Beast. 740 00:39:02,440 --> 00:39:07,378 Rhodes, Lesnar, two weeks from tomorrow in Saudi Arabia. 741 00:39:09,613 --> 00:39:12,950 ["Head of the Table" plays] 742 00:39:13,017 --> 00:39:14,652 [crowd cheering] 743 00:39:44,715 --> 00:39:47,618 [crowd cheering] 744 00:39:48,652 --> 00:39:52,623 [announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome 745 00:39:52,690 --> 00:39:56,293 special counsel, The Wiseman, Paul Heyman, 746 00:39:56,360 --> 00:40:01,932 Solo Sikoa, Jimmy and Jey, The Usos, 747 00:40:01,999 --> 00:40:06,771 and the Undisputed WWE 748 00:40:06,837 --> 00:40:11,308 Universal Champion, 749 00:40:11,375 --> 00:40:17,782 Roman Reigns! 750 00:40:17,848 --> 00:40:20,551 [fireworks exploding] 751 00:40:21,552 --> 00:40:25,489 [Cole] Paul Heyman was glancing back at the World Heavyweight Championship, 752 00:40:25,556 --> 00:40:30,161 that is the title The Bloodline claims is a consolation prize 753 00:40:30,227 --> 00:40:35,399 because for 985 days, Roman Reigns has ruled WWE, 754 00:40:35,466 --> 00:40:39,003 and The Tribal Chief is live next. 755 00:40:43,307 --> 00:40:46,811 [Cole] Knoxville, Tennessee is the home of the Raw Women's Champion Bianca Belair. 756 00:40:46,877 --> 00:40:50,614 She was an all-American in track and field right here at the University of Tennessee. 757 00:40:50,681 --> 00:40:54,885 And tonight, Bianca Belair returns for a championship celebration 758 00:40:54,952 --> 00:40:57,555 live on SmackDown on Fox. 759 00:40:59,757 --> 00:41:04,128 And tonight, Friday Night SmackDown is sponsored by Progressive. 760 00:41:04,195 --> 00:41:09,800 It is time to acknowledge "The Tribal Chief" Roman Reigns. 761 00:41:16,006 --> 00:41:19,276 [fireworks exploding] 762 00:41:40,498 --> 00:41:41,999 [Heyman] Oh, my Tribal Chief. 763 00:41:45,169 --> 00:41:46,704 [music fades] 764 00:41:52,109 --> 00:41:55,813 [crowd cheers, boos] 765 00:42:03,587 --> 00:42:05,456 It's all yours, my Tribal Chief. 766 00:42:14,431 --> 00:42:16,967 [crowd booing] 767 00:42:29,747 --> 00:42:31,482 [indistinct dialogue] 768 00:42:32,416 --> 00:42:33,717 They're gonna love it. 769 00:42:40,090 --> 00:42:42,192 Knoxville, Tennessee. 770 00:42:42,259 --> 00:42:46,230 [crowd cheers] 771 00:42:53,003 --> 00:42:54,605 Acknowledge me. 772 00:42:54,672 --> 00:42:58,909 [crowd cheers] 773 00:43:14,458 --> 00:43:20,931 [crowd] Roman! Roman! Roman! 774 00:43:26,170 --> 00:43:31,075 You see, that's what greatness garners. 775 00:43:34,144 --> 00:43:36,146 It garners respect. 776 00:43:43,654 --> 00:43:45,689 But regardless of reactions or not, 777 00:43:45,756 --> 00:43:48,258 this is one thing that must be respected. 778 00:43:49,927 --> 00:43:52,896 There's a lot of talk about royal families 779 00:43:52,963 --> 00:43:55,332 and families of importance in the wrestling business, 780 00:43:55,399 --> 00:43:58,502 but let's be honest here, there's only one. 781 00:43:59,269 --> 00:44:00,638 [crowd yells] What? 782 00:44:02,573 --> 00:44:04,908 Every man in this ring… 783 00:44:04,975 --> 00:44:06,210 [crowd yells] What? 784 00:44:07,678 --> 00:44:13,884 Every man in this ring main evented both nights of WrestleMania. 785 00:44:13,951 --> 00:44:15,052 [crowd yells] What? 786 00:44:15,119 --> 00:44:16,587 And I know you're probably saying, 787 00:44:16,654 --> 00:44:19,390 "Well, we've only been doing two nights for so long," 788 00:44:19,456 --> 00:44:21,892 but let's just say this, 789 00:44:21,959 --> 00:44:26,964 we're the only ones that will ever main event both nights at WrestleMania. 790 00:44:27,031 --> 00:44:29,633 [crowd cheering] 791 00:44:31,502 --> 00:44:33,771 And the success, it doesn't stop there, 792 00:44:33,837 --> 00:44:36,140 we just kept pushing along into Backlash. 793 00:44:36,206 --> 00:44:40,277 Even when The Tribal Chief isn't there, somebody's got to step up. 794 00:44:40,344 --> 00:44:42,780 -That's right! -[crowd yells] What? 795 00:44:42,846 --> 00:44:45,315 And who stepped up this time, huh? 796 00:44:50,521 --> 00:44:52,122 Solo stepped up. 797 00:45:05,002 --> 00:45:05,969 I got to tell you… 798 00:45:09,139 --> 00:45:12,676 there was a little concern when we first got Solo up here on the road 799 00:45:12,743 --> 00:45:14,645 because, let's be honest, 800 00:45:14,712 --> 00:45:17,147 he's in the ring with some of the best of all time. 801 00:45:17,214 --> 00:45:20,884 Well, excuse me, not some of the best, the very best of all time. 802 00:45:21,752 --> 00:45:25,122 And when you get thrown into the deep end, you can either sink or you can swim, 803 00:45:25,189 --> 00:45:29,560 and let's be honest, Solo swims like a shark. 804 00:45:33,430 --> 00:45:36,800 If there's ever a problem, he eliminates it. 805 00:45:38,202 --> 00:45:41,805 Look at the Riddle problem. Handled, right? 806 00:45:42,606 --> 00:45:43,640 Of course! 807 00:45:43,707 --> 00:45:45,609 [Solo speaks indistinctly] 808 00:45:46,276 --> 00:45:47,511 What? 809 00:45:47,578 --> 00:45:49,246 KO and-- [chuckles] 810 00:45:49,847 --> 00:45:52,850 This is how good he is. He's still thinking about KO and Sami. 811 00:45:52,916 --> 00:45:55,786 He's still concerned with the KO and Sami problem. 812 00:45:56,320 --> 00:45:57,521 Solo… [chuckles] 813 00:45:59,556 --> 00:46:01,492 Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn… 814 00:46:03,026 --> 00:46:10,033 [crowd chanting] Sami! Sami! Sami! 815 00:46:15,339 --> 00:46:19,176 Don't worry about that. Don't-- [stammers] 816 00:46:20,010 --> 00:46:23,447 Don't worry about that. Trust me, they're not a problem. 817 00:46:23,514 --> 00:46:25,382 Sami and Kevin aren't a problem. 818 00:46:26,183 --> 00:46:27,618 They're not the problem. 819 00:46:28,152 --> 00:46:31,321 But there's a problem, you understand? There is a real problem. 820 00:46:31,388 --> 00:46:33,657 There's an actual problem. 821 00:46:34,992 --> 00:46:37,027 But it's not Sami and Kevin, no. 822 00:46:40,330 --> 00:46:41,498 The problem… 823 00:46:43,066 --> 00:46:44,101 are your brothers. 824 00:46:44,168 --> 00:46:46,837 [crowd exclaims] 825 00:47:13,597 --> 00:47:15,833 What'd y'all think was going to happen, huh? 826 00:47:17,201 --> 00:47:20,170 You thought you're just going to lose in the main event of WrestleMania 827 00:47:20,237 --> 00:47:21,705 and we weren't going to talk about it? 828 00:47:27,277 --> 00:47:29,813 You thought that you was going to beg for a rematch 829 00:47:30,714 --> 00:47:33,717 and then, for whatever reason, you dedicate it to me… 830 00:47:35,219 --> 00:47:36,687 and then you lose? 831 00:47:38,889 --> 00:47:42,326 You dedicate a match to me and then you lose? 832 00:47:43,493 --> 00:47:45,195 I'm not even a tag-- 833 00:47:45,262 --> 00:47:48,699 Why are you dedicating a Tag Team victory 834 00:47:48,765 --> 00:47:51,101 to someone who's not even in a tag team? 835 00:47:51,168 --> 00:47:53,403 I'm the greatest singles champion of all time, 836 00:47:53,470 --> 00:47:55,105 I'm not in a Tag Team. 837 00:47:55,172 --> 00:47:59,409 [crowd boos] 838 00:47:59,476 --> 00:48:04,414 We literally have Hall of Fame Tag Teams in our family 839 00:48:04,481 --> 00:48:05,716 and you dedicate it to me. 840 00:48:05,782 --> 00:48:07,217 You disrespect our Bloodline 841 00:48:07,284 --> 00:48:10,087 and dedicate a Tag Team Championship match to me? 842 00:48:16,360 --> 00:48:17,995 [Reigns] This is, uh… 843 00:48:18,061 --> 00:48:20,030 I try to leave and take a little time for me 844 00:48:20,097 --> 00:48:23,333 and what do you do? You come out here, you embarrass me. 845 00:48:24,635 --> 00:48:27,170 You come out here and you misrepresent me, 846 00:48:27,237 --> 00:48:30,040 The Bloodline, and our family, huh? 847 00:48:34,278 --> 00:48:35,779 You know better than this. 848 00:48:36,980 --> 00:48:38,348 Apologize. 849 00:48:40,517 --> 00:48:43,186 [crowd booing] 850 00:48:47,624 --> 00:48:49,726 What you looking at him for? What you looking at him? 851 00:48:49,793 --> 00:48:51,895 You look at me. Apologize. 852 00:48:59,870 --> 00:49:01,371 Hey, listen up. 853 00:49:02,105 --> 00:49:05,042 I don't want to see nothing come out of your mouth 854 00:49:05,108 --> 00:49:07,944 unless it's… "I'm sorry." 855 00:49:09,079 --> 00:49:11,815 Or, "I apologize, my Tribal Chief." 856 00:49:21,491 --> 00:49:25,729 [indistinct dialogue] 857 00:49:26,830 --> 00:49:29,032 Are-- are you laughing? 858 00:49:31,468 --> 00:49:38,175 [crowd chanting] No! No! No! 859 00:49:40,978 --> 00:49:45,148 If I was you, I wouldn't listen to all these idiots. 860 00:49:45,916 --> 00:49:48,952 [crowd booing] 861 00:49:49,019 --> 00:49:50,253 I'd apologize. 862 00:49:51,922 --> 00:49:53,724 If I was you, I'd listen to me 863 00:49:54,358 --> 00:49:56,860 and I would apologize, do you understand me? 864 00:49:58,095 --> 00:50:00,330 [indistinct dialogue] 865 00:50:00,397 --> 00:50:03,633 I'm-- I'm here to make you smile now, huh? 866 00:50:03,700 --> 00:50:05,702 We're running a commercial again? 867 00:50:05,769 --> 00:50:07,738 I'm here to pop you, I'm here to make you laugh. 868 00:50:07,804 --> 00:50:10,374 I'm a clown now, I'm a clown again, huh? 869 00:50:10,440 --> 00:50:12,476 -No, no. -Who's the clown? 870 00:50:12,542 --> 00:50:15,212 [crowd gasps] 871 00:50:24,421 --> 00:50:25,956 You gonna to do something? 872 00:50:26,656 --> 00:50:29,092 [indistinct dialogue] 873 00:50:42,806 --> 00:50:46,877 [crowd cheers] 874 00:50:49,846 --> 00:50:51,715 Hey, man, we apologize. 875 00:51:00,957 --> 00:51:02,592 We apologize, uce. 876 00:51:03,493 --> 00:51:05,595 -[crowd boos] -All right? 877 00:51:07,364 --> 00:51:10,967 Hey, hey, you give us one more shot, 878 00:51:12,569 --> 00:51:16,006 we'll bring back the championships to The Bloodline, uce. 879 00:51:20,677 --> 00:51:21,611 Okay? 880 00:51:23,847 --> 00:51:24,981 Hey, you're right. 881 00:51:26,149 --> 00:51:29,586 The Tag Team Championships will come back to The Bloodline. 882 00:51:30,387 --> 00:51:34,157 -Wiseman, fill them in. -Yes, my Tribal Chief. 883 00:51:35,625 --> 00:51:38,061 May I? May I? May I? 884 00:51:38,128 --> 00:51:40,363 Thank you. Thank you, my Tribal Chief. 885 00:51:40,430 --> 00:51:41,364 Ladies… 886 00:51:43,467 --> 00:51:45,569 and gentlemen, 887 00:51:47,537 --> 00:51:51,308 The Tribal Chief has shown up here tonight 888 00:51:51,374 --> 00:51:54,544 with a game plan already in hand. 889 00:51:54,611 --> 00:51:57,948 The Tribal Chief, this week, authorized me 890 00:51:58,014 --> 00:52:04,054 to pull every string to flex our Bloodline, 891 00:52:04,120 --> 00:52:08,358 muscle with the board of directors, and here it is. 892 00:52:10,227 --> 00:52:15,298 The Undisputed Tag Team titles come home to The Bloodline 893 00:52:15,365 --> 00:52:20,170 at the Night of Champions. 894 00:52:20,670 --> 00:52:27,310 When Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn… 895 00:52:27,377 --> 00:52:29,379 [crowd cheering] 896 00:52:29,446 --> 00:52:34,885 …will lose the Tag Team Championships 897 00:52:35,652 --> 00:52:39,990 to Solo… 898 00:52:41,658 --> 00:52:48,565 and your "Tribal Chief" Roman Reigns! 899 00:52:48,632 --> 00:52:51,401 [crowd boos] 900 00:52:57,040 --> 00:52:58,575 At Night of Champions, 901 00:52:59,176 --> 00:53:01,178 Solo and I do what we always do, 902 00:53:01,244 --> 00:53:04,314 we represent, we hold it down for The Bloodline. 903 00:53:05,515 --> 00:53:11,187 I dedicate that victory and our Tag Team Championship title reigns 904 00:53:11,254 --> 00:53:14,090 to the greatest Tag Team of all time. 905 00:53:16,326 --> 00:53:21,531 Afa and Sika, The Wild Samoans. 906 00:53:25,669 --> 00:53:29,506 [Cole] Jimmy and Jey are speechless, 907 00:53:30,907 --> 00:53:34,878 embarrassed, humiliated… 908 00:53:37,414 --> 00:53:38,982 as Roman Reigns, 909 00:53:40,150 --> 00:53:44,654 the Undisputed Champion for nearly 1,000 days, Wade, 910 00:53:44,721 --> 00:53:48,191 is going to team with his cousin Solo Sikoa 911 00:53:48,858 --> 00:53:51,795 against Sami and KO at Night of Champions? 912 00:53:51,861 --> 00:53:55,498 A seismic shift in the landscape of the tag division, 913 00:53:55,565 --> 00:53:59,469 The big dog is going to show the little puppies 914 00:53:59,536 --> 00:54:02,772 just how to get things done. 915 00:54:02,839 --> 00:54:05,742 [Cole] I am… I'm shocked. 916 00:54:08,878 --> 00:54:14,217 Wow, huge news regarding Night of Champions, 917 00:54:14,284 --> 00:54:16,586 Solo Sikoa and Roman Reigns teaming up 918 00:54:16,653 --> 00:54:19,656 to ensure that those Undisputed Tag Team Championships 919 00:54:19,723 --> 00:54:22,959 come back home to The Bloodline. 920 00:54:23,026 --> 00:54:25,629 But for right now, please welcome my guests, 921 00:54:25,695 --> 00:54:30,166 Damage CTRL's Iyo Sky, Dakota Kai, and Bayley. 922 00:54:30,233 --> 00:54:32,736 Gushing over Roman Reigns much, huh? 923 00:54:32,802 --> 00:54:35,005 This is supposed to be our interview time. 924 00:54:35,705 --> 00:54:37,107 But you know what? I get it. 925 00:54:37,607 --> 00:54:40,410 Roman and I have so much in common. 926 00:54:40,477 --> 00:54:45,015 We're both Grand Slam Champions and we're both exceptional leaders, 927 00:54:45,682 --> 00:54:48,718 even when things don't exactly go as planned. 928 00:54:49,386 --> 00:54:51,855 But, Iyo, don't worry about it, 929 00:54:51,921 --> 00:54:54,624 I really thought you had it at Backlash, but I put the blame on myself. 930 00:54:55,358 --> 00:54:58,995 I pushed you way too hard and maybe you just weren't ready yet. 931 00:54:59,496 --> 00:55:01,798 But like Roman, 932 00:55:01,865 --> 00:55:04,734 sometimes leaders need to take things into their own hands, 933 00:55:04,801 --> 00:55:06,703 and that's exactly what I'm going to do tonight 934 00:55:06,770 --> 00:55:10,073 when Dakota and I exert our dominance 935 00:55:10,140 --> 00:55:15,011 and win back the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. 936 00:55:15,078 --> 00:55:15,979 So, Kayla, 937 00:55:16,713 --> 00:55:21,785 why don't you go tell Roman that SmackDown belongs to Damage CTRL. 938 00:55:21,851 --> 00:55:23,286 [chuckles] 939 00:55:23,353 --> 00:55:24,888 -Let's go, ladies. -Bye. 940 00:55:27,824 --> 00:55:29,125 [Cole] She's a true leader. 941 00:55:29,192 --> 00:55:32,128 ["Liv Gone Mad" plays] 942 00:55:32,195 --> 00:55:34,030 [Wade] Don't start with Bayley, all right? 943 00:55:35,065 --> 00:55:37,300 New territory, draw a line under it. 944 00:55:44,107 --> 00:55:45,442 [overlapping chatter] 945 00:55:45,508 --> 00:55:51,047 [Cole] One half of the current WWE Women's Tag Team Champions. 946 00:55:51,114 --> 00:55:52,449 ["Trap Queen" plays] 947 00:55:52,515 --> 00:55:54,184 [Cole] And here comes her partner. 948 00:55:57,921 --> 00:55:58,988 [bell rings] 949 00:55:59,055 --> 00:56:01,891 [announcer] The following contest, scheduled for one fall, 950 00:56:01,958 --> 00:56:08,298 is for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. 951 00:56:09,699 --> 00:56:15,672 Introducing first, they are the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, 952 00:56:15,739 --> 00:56:20,844 Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez! 953 00:56:20,910 --> 00:56:24,881 [Cole] Liv and Raquel hope to hold on to the gold 954 00:56:24,948 --> 00:56:28,651 as they take on Bayley and Dakota Kai of Damage CTRL. 955 00:56:28,718 --> 00:56:31,755 The Women's Tag Team Titles are on the line 956 00:56:31,821 --> 00:56:34,224 next on Friday Night SmackDown. 957 00:56:40,563 --> 00:56:42,465 [Cole] Our main event still to come tonight, 958 00:56:42,532 --> 00:56:44,868 which one of these men will face Seth Rollins 959 00:56:44,934 --> 00:56:48,104 in the finals of the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament? 960 00:56:48,171 --> 00:56:51,241 Will it be AJ or Lashley? We find out later tonight. 961 00:56:51,307 --> 00:56:52,509 The world is talking 962 00:56:52,575 --> 00:56:54,711 about the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament 963 00:56:54,778 --> 00:56:58,548 much like it is about last week's Backlash. 964 00:57:01,851 --> 00:57:04,721 [Wade] Backlash was truly one for the ages 965 00:57:04,788 --> 00:57:08,224 as WWE made its long awaited return to Puerto Rico 966 00:57:08,291 --> 00:57:11,961 in what was an unforgettable and record-shattering weekend. 967 00:57:12,028 --> 00:57:17,267 Over 34,000 members of the WWE Universe flocked to San Juan 968 00:57:17,333 --> 00:57:20,837 with back-to-back sellouts for both SmackDown and Backlash, 969 00:57:21,371 --> 00:57:23,807 smashing gate and merchandise records. 970 00:57:24,507 --> 00:57:28,144 Featuring the most streamed music artist in the world, Bad Bunny, 971 00:57:28,211 --> 00:57:30,747 Backlash was a viral sensation, 972 00:57:30,814 --> 00:57:35,452 garnering over 40 million views at the epic San Juan Street Fight 973 00:57:35,518 --> 00:57:40,056 and dominating social media as the number one trend worldwide. 974 00:57:40,123 --> 00:57:44,027 With the unrivaled energy and passion of the fans in attendance, 975 00:57:44,093 --> 00:57:46,996 their enthusiasm and electric atmosphere 976 00:57:47,063 --> 00:57:50,433 helped make Backlash not only the highest grossing 977 00:57:50,500 --> 00:57:53,970 but also the most viewed Backlash in history. 978 00:57:57,607 --> 00:58:00,410 And what a performance at Backlash by Damian Priest. 979 00:58:00,477 --> 00:58:01,478 Yeah, absolutely right. 980 00:58:01,544 --> 00:58:03,646 Bad Bunny rightly getting all the plaudits, 981 00:58:03,713 --> 00:58:07,183 but Damian Priest, what a star-making moment. 982 00:58:07,250 --> 00:58:09,786 Damian Priest has cemented himself 983 00:58:09,853 --> 00:58:14,491 as a major player here in WWE for a long time to come. 984 00:58:16,392 --> 00:58:19,329 Hey, hey, hey, something funny to you going on? 985 00:58:19,395 --> 00:58:21,130 -Hey, nobody is speaking to you guys. -Huh? 986 00:58:21,197 --> 00:58:22,332 Speaking Spanish over here. 987 00:58:22,398 --> 00:58:23,967 You must've saw what just happened out there, 988 00:58:24,033 --> 00:58:25,068 so everything funny. 989 00:58:25,134 --> 00:58:27,437 How about I kick you right in the face, uce, is that a joke? 990 00:58:27,504 --> 00:58:29,305 -Huh? -Hell's wrong with those guys, huh? 991 00:58:29,372 --> 00:58:31,908 -I don't even know… -[overlapping chatter] 992 00:58:31,975 --> 00:58:34,444 -What's going on? Hey. Hey. -[Rey] Calm down. 993 00:58:34,511 --> 00:58:37,981 Hey, it's not our fault your Tribal jefe doesn't love you no more. 994 00:58:38,047 --> 00:58:39,282 [laughs] 995 00:58:39,349 --> 00:58:40,850 We having a problem here? 996 00:58:41,518 --> 00:58:42,652 -Funny. -Problema? 997 00:58:42,719 --> 00:58:45,522 [in English] Very funny. Come on, uce, let's go. 998 00:58:45,588 --> 00:58:46,656 [speaks Spanish] 999 00:58:47,290 --> 00:58:48,324 [grunts] 1000 00:58:48,391 --> 00:58:49,726 [laughs] 1001 00:58:49,792 --> 00:58:53,363 ♪ Causing damage, we can have it Feel the struggle… ♪ 1002 00:58:53,429 --> 00:58:55,965 [Cole] The Usos again just embarrassed and humiliated 1003 00:58:56,032 --> 00:58:58,902 -after Roman Reigns called them out. -[announcer] …representing Damage CTRL, 1004 00:58:58,968 --> 00:59:02,472 Dakota Kai and Bayley! 1005 00:59:02,538 --> 00:59:05,108 [Cole] Meanwhile, Women's Tag Team Championship Match, 1006 00:59:05,174 --> 00:59:07,243 Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez 1007 00:59:07,310 --> 00:59:10,947 will defend against Bayley and Dakota Kai of Damage CTRL. 1008 00:59:11,014 --> 00:59:12,148 You know, speaking of Backlash, 1009 00:59:12,215 --> 00:59:17,287 Iyo Sky had a breakout night against Bianca Belair 1010 00:59:17,353 --> 00:59:18,922 for the Raw Women's Championship. 1011 00:59:18,988 --> 00:59:21,491 And if Bayley had minded her own business, 1012 00:59:22,091 --> 00:59:26,796 perhaps Iyo Sky would be the Raw Women's Champion today. 1013 00:59:26,863 --> 00:59:32,035 [Wade] Are you physically incapable of not taking potshots at poor old Bayley? 1014 00:59:32,101 --> 00:59:33,803 -She is a ray of sunshine… -[bell rings] 1015 00:59:33,870 --> 00:59:35,271 …here on SmackDown, 1016 00:59:35,338 --> 00:59:37,473 and it's about time you said something nice about her. 1017 00:59:37,540 --> 00:59:39,442 [Cole] "The Powerhouse" Raquel Rodriguez 1018 00:59:39,509 --> 00:59:43,046 will start things off against Dakota Kai in this Tag Team Championship Match. 1019 00:59:43,112 --> 00:59:46,649 Both Dakota and Bayley, two-time Women's Tag Team Champions. 1020 00:59:46,716 --> 00:59:50,053 [Wade] Dakota Kai and Raquel once upon a time, 1021 00:59:50,119 --> 00:59:53,122 were a Tag Team in NXT, won gold there together. 1022 00:59:53,189 --> 00:59:55,158 -In fact, Raquel once upon a time… -[Cole] Tag. 1023 00:59:55,224 --> 00:59:57,727 …was a bodyguard for Dakota Kai. 1024 00:59:57,794 --> 01:00:00,330 How far she has come in the intervening years. 1025 01:00:00,396 --> 01:00:03,099 [Cole] Double team now by Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez. 1026 01:00:03,766 --> 01:00:05,902 Bayley sent out a tweet that basically said, 1027 01:00:05,969 --> 01:00:08,404 "The tag titles have a special place in my heart." 1028 01:00:08,471 --> 01:00:11,274 "Nothing would make me happier than winning a third title." 1029 01:00:11,341 --> 01:00:12,809 But it may not happen here, Morgan, 1030 01:00:12,875 --> 01:00:14,911 with the cover and a kick by Dakota Kai. 1031 01:00:14,978 --> 01:00:17,113 [Wade] I'm feeling anything golden 1032 01:00:17,180 --> 01:00:19,882 has a special place in that heart of Bayley, 1033 01:00:19,949 --> 01:00:21,985 and even all of these Superstars in the ring. 1034 01:00:22,051 --> 01:00:23,820 -Oh. -[Cole] And look who is looking on now. 1035 01:00:23,886 --> 01:00:26,923 Roll-up by Dakota Kai and a kickout. 1036 01:00:26,990 --> 01:00:29,025 They were the NXT Women's Tag Team Champions, 1037 01:00:29,092 --> 01:00:31,995 who were drafted by SmackDown a couple of weeks ago. 1038 01:00:32,061 --> 01:00:34,397 [Wade] Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn, I'll say it, 1039 01:00:34,464 --> 01:00:36,032 because you got it wrong, last week, Cole. 1040 01:00:36,099 --> 01:00:37,934 [Cole] Oh, and Dakota Kai with a big right hand. 1041 01:00:38,001 --> 01:00:40,870 -Thanks, partner. Way to have my back. -[Wade chuckles] 1042 01:00:40,937 --> 01:00:42,505 [Cole] Big right hand by Dakota. 1043 01:00:43,840 --> 01:00:46,843 Bayley, concentrate on the match instead of yelling at me. 1044 01:00:46,909 --> 01:00:49,645 You take another look at Dakota and the forearm, 1045 01:00:50,246 --> 01:00:51,781 and drags Liv Morgan to the corner. 1046 01:00:51,848 --> 01:00:55,485 Tag made now to Bayley, the leader of Damage CTRL. 1047 01:00:55,551 --> 01:00:58,221 [Wade] Dakota Kai, one of the quieter members of the locker room, 1048 01:00:58,287 --> 01:01:00,123 but so, so talented. 1049 01:01:00,189 --> 01:01:01,491 And Bayley clearly knows that, 1050 01:01:01,557 --> 01:01:03,993 that's why she recruited her for Damage CTRL. 1051 01:01:04,060 --> 01:01:06,996 [Cole] Roll-up by Morgan on Bayley and a kickout. 1052 01:01:08,031 --> 01:01:11,467 Bayley said that, "Hey, we ain't Cardi B or Megan Thee Stallion, 1053 01:01:11,534 --> 01:01:14,137 we're the real deal. See you idiots later." 1054 01:01:14,203 --> 01:01:17,273 Talking about the current Tag Team Champions. Oh! 1055 01:01:17,340 --> 01:01:19,976 [Wade] Megan Thee Stallion can't fight like these two 1056 01:01:20,043 --> 01:01:22,979 -as they're on their pathway to victory. -[Cole] Cover by Bayley 1057 01:01:23,046 --> 01:01:24,380 and a kickout. 1058 01:01:25,014 --> 01:01:28,518 Can Liv and Raquel retain, or will Damage CTRL win the tag titles? 1059 01:01:28,584 --> 01:01:30,820 -[screams indistinctly] -[crowd booing] 1060 01:01:33,122 --> 01:01:35,758 [Cole] This match is for the Women's Tag Team titles. 1061 01:01:35,825 --> 01:01:37,727 Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez 1062 01:01:37,794 --> 01:01:40,830 defending against Bayley and Dakota Kai of Damage CTRL. 1063 01:01:40,897 --> 01:01:43,433 Tags made. Dakota Kai and Raquel Rodriguez, 1064 01:01:43,499 --> 01:01:47,003 long history between these two as they go at one another. 1065 01:01:47,070 --> 01:01:50,406 [Wade] Big smile on the face of Raquel on that tag, 1066 01:01:50,473 --> 01:01:52,241 less so on the face of Dakota Kai 1067 01:01:52,308 --> 01:01:55,645 because she knew exactly what was waiting for her. 1068 01:01:55,712 --> 01:01:57,880 [Cole] Fallaway slam by Raquel Rodriguez. 1069 01:01:59,182 --> 01:02:02,251 [Wade] Absolute storm of fury in this ring. 1070 01:02:02,318 --> 01:02:05,054 This really is the secret weapon of this Tag Team. 1071 01:02:07,390 --> 01:02:10,626 [Cole] And Raquel going to go up to the second rope, 1072 01:02:11,461 --> 01:02:13,629 deliver the corkscrew elbow, nobody home 1073 01:02:13,696 --> 01:02:15,698 as Dakota rolled out of harm's way. 1074 01:02:15,765 --> 01:02:17,667 [Wade] Smart instincts from Dakota Kai. 1075 01:02:17,734 --> 01:02:19,168 Timed that to perfection, 1076 01:02:19,235 --> 01:02:21,904 and now Bayley is in to mop up the mess. 1077 01:02:24,774 --> 01:02:26,676 [Cole] Double team now by Damage CTRL, 1078 01:02:26,743 --> 01:02:30,413 and Raquel Rodriguez turns it around with her power. 1079 01:02:30,480 --> 01:02:31,714 Tag made by Liv. 1080 01:02:31,781 --> 01:02:34,584 [Wade] Biggest powerhouse in the Women's Division 1081 01:02:34,650 --> 01:02:37,487 and the most extreme member of the Women's Division. 1082 01:02:38,421 --> 01:02:41,924 [Cole] Morgan sent into the corner as the Tag Team champs are rolling. 1083 01:02:43,593 --> 01:02:46,796 Oh, and using Morgan as a battering ram. 1084 01:02:47,263 --> 01:02:48,598 [groaning] 1085 01:02:50,533 --> 01:02:53,402 Damage CTRL suffering a ton of damage, 1086 01:02:53,469 --> 01:02:55,571 at the hands of Liv and Raquel. 1087 01:02:55,638 --> 01:02:58,307 -[Wade] Liv Morgan was enjoying that. -[Cole] Oh! 1088 01:02:58,374 --> 01:02:59,909 [Wade] She is sick in the head. 1089 01:02:59,976 --> 01:03:02,245 [Cole] And Dakota Kai enjoying that. 1090 01:03:03,012 --> 01:03:05,014 Oh, maybe not. Over the top rope. 1091 01:03:05,848 --> 01:03:08,351 Liv Morgan turns her attention now to Bayley. 1092 01:03:08,417 --> 01:03:10,453 [Wade] Showing great durability, Liv Morgan 1093 01:03:10,520 --> 01:03:13,623 took a hell of a beating in the early goings of this matchup 1094 01:03:13,689 --> 01:03:15,057 but now seems back. 1095 01:03:16,893 --> 01:03:18,161 [Cole] Tag made by Dakota. 1096 01:03:18,227 --> 01:03:20,263 [Wade] Wrong side of the tracks, however. 1097 01:03:20,329 --> 01:03:23,032 [Cole] Not sure if Liv Morgan realizes the tag was made. 1098 01:03:24,000 --> 01:03:28,237 Referee Jason Ayers, saying, "Dakota, you got to get in here." 1099 01:03:28,304 --> 01:03:31,240 There's the big kick by Kai. Double team now by Damage CTRL. 1100 01:03:31,307 --> 01:03:35,378 [Wade] This is where the veteran instincts of Bayley really come to the fore. 1101 01:03:35,444 --> 01:03:38,481 [Cole] Oh my goodness! Dakota Kai. 1102 01:03:40,049 --> 01:03:41,517 [Wade] Gold on the line here. 1103 01:03:41,584 --> 01:03:43,419 Kai needs to make the cover. 1104 01:03:43,486 --> 01:03:45,855 [Cole] And Dakota Kai came down and… 1105 01:03:46,956 --> 01:03:50,660 may have tweaked her knee as she came down hard on Liv Morgan, 1106 01:03:50,726 --> 01:03:53,396 as the NXT Women Tag Champs look on. 1107 01:03:53,462 --> 01:03:55,865 [Wade] The gold floating around here right now, 1108 01:03:55,932 --> 01:04:01,070 could the gold be switching hands if Dakota Kai can make this tag. 1109 01:04:01,137 --> 01:04:03,372 -One! Two! -[Cole] Cover! 1110 01:04:03,439 --> 01:04:07,009 Breaking things up, Raquel Rodriguez at the last minute. 1111 01:04:07,076 --> 01:04:10,680 [Wade] You look at the sickening landing on this maneuver. 1112 01:04:10,746 --> 01:04:12,515 [Cole] Yeah, the Meteora by Dakota Kai, 1113 01:04:12,582 --> 01:04:15,484 and again, may have tweaked her knee as she came off the top rope. 1114 01:04:15,551 --> 01:04:17,053 Dragged now to the corner by Bayley. 1115 01:04:17,119 --> 01:04:18,454 [Wade] That was the difference maker, 1116 01:04:18,521 --> 01:04:22,158 make a quick pin after that move, and we have new tag team champs. 1117 01:04:22,225 --> 01:04:23,593 [Cole] Wait a minute, Bayley just-- 1118 01:04:24,493 --> 01:04:26,295 Check on her. Check on her, you idiot. 1119 01:04:26,362 --> 01:04:27,997 -What do you mean check on her? -Check on her! 1120 01:04:28,064 --> 01:04:29,031 No, no, no. 1121 01:04:29,098 --> 01:04:33,302 [Cole] Directing Iyo Sky now, who has one of the tag titles in her hand. 1122 01:04:33,369 --> 01:04:35,638 Raquel Rodriguez playing defense. 1123 01:04:35,705 --> 01:04:37,473 Bayley knocking Sky off. 1124 01:04:37,540 --> 01:04:38,941 Liv Morgan going to roll her up. 1125 01:04:39,008 --> 01:04:41,677 Shoulders are down, Morgan and Raquel retain. 1126 01:04:41,744 --> 01:04:42,712 [bell rings] 1127 01:04:43,913 --> 01:04:45,181 [announcer] Here are your winners 1128 01:04:45,248 --> 01:04:51,687 and still the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, 1129 01:04:51,754 --> 01:04:56,726 Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan! 1130 01:04:56,792 --> 01:05:01,230 [Cole] Wade, a backfire, reminiscent of what happened at Backlash. 1131 01:05:03,232 --> 01:05:06,636 [upbeat music playing] 1132 01:05:08,804 --> 01:05:11,073 Come on, don't worry about it. Keep your chin up. 1133 01:05:11,140 --> 01:05:13,242 Hey, let's go for some pints. 1134 01:05:13,309 --> 01:05:15,278 [Pretty Deadly] Yes, boy! 1135 01:05:15,344 --> 01:05:17,613 -Yes, boy. -Yes, boys. 1136 01:05:18,881 --> 01:05:20,416 -Hello. -What's the crack up? 1137 01:05:20,483 --> 01:05:23,886 It's SmackDown's newest tag team, Pretty Deadly. 1138 01:05:23,953 --> 01:05:25,588 Tell me, which one of you is Pretty, 1139 01:05:25,655 --> 01:05:27,089 and which one of you is Deadly? 1140 01:05:29,358 --> 01:05:31,794 Anyway, we're new here on Friday Night… 1141 01:05:31,861 --> 01:05:32,928 [both] …SmackDown. 1142 01:05:32,995 --> 01:05:35,398 We're trying to fill these forms out. We're struggling a little bit. 1143 01:05:35,464 --> 01:05:36,799 I did manage to do my name though. 1144 01:05:36,866 --> 01:05:38,267 Mine's Elton Prince. 1145 01:05:38,334 --> 01:05:40,336 And I'm Kit Wilson. 1146 01:05:40,403 --> 01:05:42,638 -But the rest is a little unclear. -It really is. 1147 01:05:42,705 --> 01:05:44,340 Now with this one, Mr. Butch, 1148 01:05:44,407 --> 01:05:46,375 did you put down "unintelligent grunts"? 1149 01:05:46,442 --> 01:05:48,611 [laughs] 1150 01:05:48,678 --> 01:05:51,147 And, Ridge, there's a lot of big words here. 1151 01:05:51,213 --> 01:05:52,615 Maybe you need help from Mum. 1152 01:05:52,682 --> 01:05:54,550 Someone must have helped. There's no way you could-- 1153 01:05:54,617 --> 01:05:56,218 Whoa. Hey, hey, hey. 1154 01:05:56,819 --> 01:05:59,188 Hey, hey. Sorry for your loss. 1155 01:05:59,255 --> 01:06:01,924 -Ooh, ooh. -Sorry about that loss. Ooh, ooh. 1156 01:06:04,627 --> 01:06:05,761 Pretty Deadly, huh? 1157 01:06:07,363 --> 01:06:08,464 We'll find out. 1158 01:06:08,531 --> 01:06:10,766 Hey, come on. Let's get them pints. 1159 01:06:10,833 --> 01:06:13,436 You're buying. Let's go. Come on. 1160 01:06:13,502 --> 01:06:17,306 [Wade] Boy, it's been a long time since SmackDown did sexy. 1161 01:06:17,373 --> 01:06:19,975 Well, enter Pretty Deadly. 1162 01:06:20,042 --> 01:06:21,510 Yes, boy! 1163 01:06:21,577 --> 01:06:23,045 [Cole] Ladies and gentlemen, up next. 1164 01:06:23,112 --> 01:06:25,314 We're in her hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee. 1165 01:06:25,381 --> 01:06:29,618 Bianca Belair's championship celebration is live and is next. 1166 01:06:34,824 --> 01:06:36,425 [Cole] Friday Night SmackDown on Fox 1167 01:06:36,492 --> 01:06:38,394 is sponsored tonight by Progressive Insurance. 1168 01:06:38,461 --> 01:06:42,798 Save when you bundle, auto, home, or motorcycle insurance. 1169 01:06:43,833 --> 01:06:46,402 [Wade] And get this, it is now official. 1170 01:06:46,469 --> 01:06:50,239 KO and Sami Zayn put tag gold on the line 1171 01:06:50,306 --> 01:06:54,009 against Solo Sikoa and Roman Reigns at Night of Champions, 1172 01:06:54,076 --> 01:06:59,482 streaming live two weeks from tomorrow on WWE on Peacock. 1173 01:07:02,385 --> 01:07:04,587 ["Watch Me Shine" plays] 1174 01:07:04,653 --> 01:07:08,324 [crowd cheers] 1175 01:07:13,162 --> 01:07:15,097 [announcer] Please welcome, 1176 01:07:15,164 --> 01:07:20,202 the longest reigning Women's Champion of the modern era, 1177 01:07:20,269 --> 01:07:22,271 and Knoxville's own, 1178 01:07:22,972 --> 01:07:26,409 "The EST of WWE" 1179 01:07:26,475 --> 01:07:30,813 Bianca Belair! 1180 01:07:30,880 --> 01:07:34,917 [Cole] Bianca Belair attended Austin-East Magnet High School 1181 01:07:34,984 --> 01:07:36,852 here in Knoxville, Tennessee. 1182 01:07:36,919 --> 01:07:39,388 Her family in attendance here tonight in the front row. 1183 01:07:39,455 --> 01:07:42,658 She went to the University of Tennessee, where she was all-SEC 1184 01:07:42,725 --> 01:07:45,094 and an all-American in track and field 1185 01:07:45,161 --> 01:07:49,031 and also academic honor roll in the SEC as well. 1186 01:07:49,098 --> 01:07:51,567 Bianca Belair is home tonight to celebrate 1187 01:07:52,902 --> 01:07:58,073 as the longest-reigning Women's Champion in WWE history. 1188 01:07:59,108 --> 01:08:03,846 [Wade] This place is going nuts for the hometown girl, 1189 01:08:03,913 --> 01:08:07,950 the record-breaking champion, what a star. 1190 01:08:19,295 --> 01:08:25,000 [fireworks exploding] 1191 01:08:27,736 --> 01:08:29,572 [Cole] The record-setting title defense 1192 01:08:29,638 --> 01:08:34,109 took place last Saturday night at Backlash in San Juan, Puerto Rico 1193 01:08:34,176 --> 01:08:35,811 with a victory over Iyo Sky. 1194 01:08:35,878 --> 01:08:39,014 ["You Can't Hide" plays] 1195 01:08:46,155 --> 01:08:48,691 [Cole] Well, Asuka is, like Bianca now, 1196 01:08:48,757 --> 01:08:51,494 a member of the Friday Night SmackDown roster. 1197 01:08:52,828 --> 01:08:54,363 The first time we have seen her 1198 01:08:54,430 --> 01:08:58,033 since she lost to Bianca Belair back in WrestleMania. 1199 01:08:58,100 --> 01:09:00,269 [Wade] Real recognizes real. 1200 01:09:00,336 --> 01:09:04,840 One of the great former champs, recognizing the current champ. 1201 01:09:06,575 --> 01:09:08,511 May end up as the greatest of all time. 1202 01:09:11,547 --> 01:09:17,686 [crowd chanting] EST! EST! EST! 1203 01:09:21,257 --> 01:09:23,792 [Cole] Out here to congratulate Bianca. 1204 01:09:23,859 --> 01:09:25,461 -Wait a minute! -[Wade] Oh! 1205 01:09:25,528 --> 01:09:27,963 [Cole] Asuka with a mist to the champion! 1206 01:09:28,030 --> 01:09:29,064 [screams] 1207 01:09:29,131 --> 01:09:33,802 [Cole] The Empress of Tomorrow with a mist to the eyes of Bianca Belair. 1208 01:09:33,869 --> 01:09:35,571 [screams] 1209 01:09:35,638 --> 01:09:39,008 [Wade] What a sneak attack on the champ. 1210 01:09:39,074 --> 01:09:41,143 Completely blinded now, Belair. 1211 01:09:43,579 --> 01:09:46,649 [Cole] Asuka with a crazed look on her face. 1212 01:09:46,715 --> 01:09:49,885 Officials down here to try to get Asuka out of the ring 1213 01:09:49,952 --> 01:09:55,191 as she ruins this championship celebration of the Raw Women's Champion Bianca Belair. 1214 01:09:55,257 --> 01:09:56,458 [screaming] 1215 01:09:56,525 --> 01:10:00,596 [Cole] Obviously, Asuka's not gotten over her loss to Bianca at WrestleMania. 1216 01:10:01,730 --> 01:10:04,099 [Wade] Belair is in agony in there. 1217 01:10:04,166 --> 01:10:07,436 [crowd boos] 1218 01:10:16,845 --> 01:10:19,682 [Cole] Well, as they deal with Bianca Belair in the ring, 1219 01:10:19,748 --> 01:10:22,785 AJ Styles is warming up backstage, 1220 01:10:22,851 --> 01:10:24,787 getting ready for what is next, 1221 01:10:24,853 --> 01:10:28,657 a clash with "The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley. 1222 01:10:28,724 --> 01:10:31,961 The semi-finals of the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament. 1223 01:10:32,027 --> 01:10:35,030 Who faces Seth at Night of Champions? Find out next. 1224 01:10:38,934 --> 01:10:39,935 Breathe, breathe, breathe. 1225 01:10:40,002 --> 01:10:41,370 -There's towels. -[screams] 1226 01:10:41,437 --> 01:10:43,239 You have to sit still. We're trying to help you. 1227 01:10:43,305 --> 01:10:45,374 -I gotta get back! -We're trying to help you. 1228 01:10:45,441 --> 01:10:47,977 Breathe. Breathe, Bianca. Breathe. 1229 01:10:48,043 --> 01:10:50,980 -[gasps, pants] -Breathe. 1230 01:10:51,981 --> 01:10:54,350 [Cole] Bianca in a world of trouble. 1231 01:10:54,416 --> 01:10:55,551 [Wade] Yes, indeed, 1232 01:10:55,618 --> 01:10:59,421 but the Tag Champs may be in a world of trouble next week 1233 01:10:59,488 --> 01:11:02,291 because the challengers at Night of Champions, 1234 01:11:02,358 --> 01:11:04,526 Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa 1235 01:11:04,593 --> 01:11:08,797 will meet face-to-face with Tag Champs KO and Sami Zayn, 1236 01:11:08,864 --> 01:11:11,267 right here next Friday on SmackDown. 1237 01:11:11,333 --> 01:11:13,769 [Cole] Also next week in Columbia, South Carolina, 1238 01:11:13,836 --> 01:11:17,406 Rey Mysterio and Santos Escobar, the LWO, 1239 01:11:17,473 --> 01:11:19,642 clash with The Usos, 1240 01:11:19,708 --> 01:11:22,711 who were embarrassed and humiliated earlier on tonight. 1241 01:11:22,778 --> 01:11:26,548 [Wade] And my new favorite, the two tasty snacks 1242 01:11:26,615 --> 01:11:30,286 wasted no time in upsetting the SmackDown locker room. 1243 01:11:30,352 --> 01:11:32,054 We'll see new boys, Pretty Deadly, 1244 01:11:32,121 --> 01:11:35,824 square off against the Brawling Brutes right here next Friday. 1245 01:11:35,891 --> 01:11:37,559 Yes, boy! 1246 01:11:37,626 --> 01:11:39,328 [Cole] And also on SmackDown next week-- 1247 01:11:39,395 --> 01:11:42,564 Earlier on, Grayson Waller tweeted out, 1248 01:11:42,631 --> 01:11:44,600 "AJ and Lashley are about to go to war 1249 01:11:44,667 --> 01:11:49,138 for the opportunity to appear on the Grayson Waller Effect, 1250 01:11:49,204 --> 01:11:52,641 next week, live on Friday Night SmackDown." 1251 01:11:52,708 --> 01:11:55,811 [Wade] I'm telling you that guy, Waller, is an absolute nightmare. 1252 01:11:56,612 --> 01:11:57,680 [bell ringing] 1253 01:11:57,746 --> 01:12:01,016 [announcer] The following is the semi-final match 1254 01:12:01,083 --> 01:12:06,188 of the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament! 1255 01:12:06,989 --> 01:12:11,660 Already in ring, "The All Mighty" 1256 01:12:11,727 --> 01:12:15,331 Bobby Lashley! 1257 01:12:15,397 --> 01:12:17,633 [Cole] And next week, Friday Night SmackDown, 1258 01:12:17,700 --> 01:12:20,636 we mentioned, comes to Columbia, South Carolina. 1259 01:12:20,703 --> 01:12:25,774 Which one of these men will be in the finals against Seth Rollins 1260 01:12:25,841 --> 01:12:28,043 for the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament? 1261 01:12:28,110 --> 01:12:30,346 That finals matchup will take place, Saudi Arabia, 1262 01:12:30,412 --> 01:12:32,047 two weeks from tomorrow at Night of Champions. 1263 01:12:32,114 --> 01:12:32,981 So here we go. 1264 01:12:33,048 --> 01:12:35,017 High stakes for Styles and Lashley, 1265 01:12:35,084 --> 01:12:39,088 an opportunity to be in the finals for the World Heavyweight title. 1266 01:12:39,154 --> 01:12:40,656 Your pick, Wade, to win this one? 1267 01:12:40,723 --> 01:12:42,324 [Wade] I got to go with AJ Styles, 1268 01:12:42,391 --> 01:12:45,194 but both men have already been through hell. 1269 01:12:45,260 --> 01:12:46,261 Bobby Lashley, though, 1270 01:12:46,328 --> 01:12:48,931 he's got a grotesque bump on the top of his head. 1271 01:12:48,997 --> 01:12:51,600 He lost about two pints of blood 1272 01:12:51,667 --> 01:12:55,037 earlier tonight in his matchup where he was victorious. 1273 01:12:55,104 --> 01:12:57,239 Tell you what, go and donate blood. 1274 01:12:57,306 --> 01:12:59,942 They tell you to lie down for 30 minutes afterwards 1275 01:13:00,008 --> 01:13:03,011 and do nothing strenuous for 24 hours. 1276 01:13:03,078 --> 01:13:04,446 Good luck with that, Bobby Lashley. 1277 01:13:04,513 --> 01:13:09,385 [Cole] AJ Styles, Bobby Lashley now, as this matchup starts and gets underway. 1278 01:13:09,451 --> 01:13:11,920 Both of these men, former World Champions. 1279 01:13:14,723 --> 01:13:16,892 Lashley will look to use his power. 1280 01:13:16,959 --> 01:13:19,728 AJ Styles, his speed and quickness. 1281 01:13:21,196 --> 01:13:23,832 And Styles will take the fight to Bobby Lashley. 1282 01:13:23,899 --> 01:13:25,734 Again, Triple-Threat rules earlier tonight, 1283 01:13:25,801 --> 01:13:29,471 this is a straight-up, one-on-one matchup between Styles and Lashley. 1284 01:13:30,339 --> 01:13:33,142 [Wade] Lashley must be feeling woozy. 1285 01:13:33,208 --> 01:13:35,544 He ain't showing it. He isn't selling it at all. 1286 01:13:35,611 --> 01:13:37,179 He's keeping game-faced. 1287 01:13:38,347 --> 01:13:40,783 There must be some inner turmoil. 1288 01:13:41,650 --> 01:13:45,087 [crowd chanting] Let's go, AJ! Let's go, AJ! 1289 01:13:45,154 --> 01:13:48,690 [Cole] Lashley now with a knee right to the midsection of Styles, 1290 01:13:48,757 --> 01:13:50,058 dropping him down to the mat. 1291 01:13:50,125 --> 01:13:52,060 Styles driven off the top turnbuckle, 1292 01:13:52,127 --> 01:13:54,429 and Bobby Lashley picking up the pace now 1293 01:13:54,496 --> 01:13:57,800 with a hard elbow to the back of the neck of AJ Styles. 1294 01:13:57,866 --> 01:14:00,469 [Wade] Lashley wants to finish this one quickly. 1295 01:14:00,536 --> 01:14:03,505 He's already done enough hard work for one evening. 1296 01:14:03,572 --> 01:14:05,140 Get yourself to the final. 1297 01:14:05,741 --> 01:14:08,777 [Cole] Again, Lashley knocking off Sheamus and Theory 1298 01:14:08,844 --> 01:14:10,179 in a Triple-Threat earlier tonight. 1299 01:14:10,245 --> 01:14:15,083 AJ styles took out Edge and Rey Mysterio, as we kicked off the show. 1300 01:14:15,150 --> 01:14:17,486 And now, Styles taking the fight to Lashley. 1301 01:14:18,387 --> 01:14:23,158 AJ Styles, one of the hardest workers that you will ever meet. 1302 01:14:23,959 --> 01:14:26,528 Loves being a part of WWE, 1303 01:14:26,595 --> 01:14:29,598 would love to represent it as the new World Heavyweight Champion. 1304 01:14:31,467 --> 01:14:33,936 [Wade] You ain't going to overpower Bobby Lashley. 1305 01:14:34,002 --> 01:14:34,870 -[grunts] -[Wade] Oh! 1306 01:14:34,937 --> 01:14:37,372 [Cole] Styles sent over the top rope by Bobby. 1307 01:14:37,439 --> 01:14:38,874 [Wade] What an ugly landing. 1308 01:14:39,708 --> 01:14:41,610 AJ may have tweaked that left knee. 1309 01:14:42,244 --> 01:14:45,147 [Cole] And Lashley, now outside the ring on the attack. 1310 01:14:45,214 --> 01:14:48,283 [Wade] Perhaps the left ankle that was recently repaired. 1311 01:14:48,350 --> 01:14:49,318 [grunts] 1312 01:14:49,384 --> 01:14:51,720 [Cole] Styles driven spine first into the apron. 1313 01:14:51,787 --> 01:14:53,822 [referee] Let's go, Bobby. Get him back in the ring. 1314 01:14:53,889 --> 01:14:56,925 [Cole] Bobby is vicious and as nasty as they come. 1315 01:14:58,026 --> 01:14:58,927 Let's go! 1316 01:14:58,994 --> 01:15:02,564 [Wade] He has to be, the gold is potentially on the line here. 1317 01:15:03,532 --> 01:15:04,900 [Cole] Lashley in control. 1318 01:15:04,967 --> 01:15:07,836 Can Styles climb back into this for a spot in the finals 1319 01:15:07,903 --> 01:15:10,472 of the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament? 1320 01:15:14,009 --> 01:15:17,379 We are back on Friday Night SmackDown at the University of Tennessee. 1321 01:15:17,446 --> 01:15:21,116 Semi-finals of the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament. 1322 01:15:21,183 --> 01:15:24,386 Bobby Lashley versus AJ Styles, 1323 01:15:24,453 --> 01:15:26,088 the winner to meet Seth Rollins 1324 01:15:26,154 --> 01:15:28,190 two weeks from tomorrow at Night of Champions 1325 01:15:28,257 --> 01:15:30,826 for the new World Heavyweight Championship. 1326 01:15:30,893 --> 01:15:34,429 [Wade] Bobby Lashley has taken full control of this matchup. 1327 01:15:34,496 --> 01:15:37,799 Bobby Lashley missed out on a spot on WrestleMania this year, 1328 01:15:37,866 --> 01:15:41,069 has been fighting angry ever since. 1329 01:15:41,136 --> 01:15:43,906 [Cole] Yeah, but he won the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. 1330 01:15:43,972 --> 01:15:46,441 Now hopes to advance to the finals. 1331 01:15:46,508 --> 01:15:49,678 As AJ Styles though, wise veteran move, 1332 01:15:49,745 --> 01:15:51,813 take the powerhouse out at the knee. 1333 01:15:53,248 --> 01:15:55,484 Take him off that vertical base. 1334 01:15:55,550 --> 01:15:57,653 Lashley, though, quickly back up with an elbow. 1335 01:15:58,320 --> 01:16:01,390 Both of these men went through a Triple-Threat Match earlier tonight. 1336 01:16:02,925 --> 01:16:06,061 [Wade] AJ Styles told us last week on commentary, 1337 01:16:06,128 --> 01:16:10,132 he knows the window on his career is starting to close 1338 01:16:10,198 --> 01:16:14,303 and wants to make sure no time remaining is wasted. 1339 01:16:15,237 --> 01:16:17,839 Victory tonight is paramount for AJ. 1340 01:16:17,906 --> 01:16:19,741 [Cole] Whipped into the corner by Lashley. 1341 01:16:19,808 --> 01:16:20,976 Bobby Lashley now. 1342 01:16:21,810 --> 01:16:25,180 Oh, AJ Styles looks to roll through on Lashley, 1343 01:16:25,247 --> 01:16:27,249 and now, Calf Crusher. 1344 01:16:27,316 --> 01:16:29,051 You notice when he went for the knee earlier on, 1345 01:16:29,117 --> 01:16:31,486 he was weakening the leg for the Calf Crusher, 1346 01:16:31,553 --> 01:16:33,989 now, locked in on Bobby Lashley. 1347 01:16:34,056 --> 01:16:35,891 Great strategy by Styles. 1348 01:16:35,958 --> 01:16:38,360 And unlike in the Triple-Threat Match earlier tonight, though, 1349 01:16:38,427 --> 01:16:41,330 Lashley can make it to the ropes and force a break away. 1350 01:16:41,396 --> 01:16:44,666 [Wade] He was nowhere near the ropes, knew he wouldn't make it. 1351 01:16:44,733 --> 01:16:48,203 -The only way out was raw power. -[Cole] That's what he did. 1352 01:16:48,270 --> 01:16:52,140 Pounding the back of Styles' head into the ring. 1353 01:16:55,110 --> 01:17:00,215 [Wade] You see the slow, methodical pace that Lashley is instilling in this match. 1354 01:17:00,282 --> 01:17:03,819 It behooves him to keep his hands on AJ. 1355 01:17:03,885 --> 01:17:06,421 [Cole] Styles able to block, and now AJ Styles. 1356 01:17:06,955 --> 01:17:10,726 Again, kicks to the back of the left knee, the hamstring area, 1357 01:17:10,792 --> 01:17:12,861 weakening the powerhouse Lashley. 1358 01:17:12,928 --> 01:17:14,963 Now, unloading with the right hands is Styles. 1359 01:17:16,365 --> 01:17:19,935 Styles, DDT, face-first goes Lashley. 1360 01:17:20,002 --> 01:17:22,571 Cover for Styles to advance to meet Rollins, 1361 01:17:22,638 --> 01:17:24,773 and a kickout by Bobby Lashley. 1362 01:17:25,474 --> 01:17:29,578 [Wade] The pendulum truly is beginning to swing in this matchup, 1363 01:17:29,644 --> 01:17:32,314 both men must be running on empty. 1364 01:17:32,381 --> 01:17:35,217 They've been put through the wringer already tonight. 1365 01:17:36,118 --> 01:17:38,920 Dig deep, so much on the line. 1366 01:17:40,656 --> 01:17:43,125 [Cole] Lashley has a gash on the top of his head. 1367 01:17:43,191 --> 01:17:45,661 Remember what happened earlier tonight in the Triple-Threat. 1368 01:17:45,727 --> 01:17:47,329 [Wade] Doesn't AJ know it. 1369 01:17:47,396 --> 01:17:49,097 Targeted attacks now. 1370 01:17:53,402 --> 01:17:55,303 [Cole] Styles dragging Lashley to his feet. 1371 01:17:55,370 --> 01:17:58,440 Now AJ Styles trying to lift Lashley up. 1372 01:17:58,507 --> 01:18:00,942 [Wade] Oh, that is too much humanity, AJ. 1373 01:18:01,009 --> 01:18:03,545 -[grunts] -[Cole] Lashley though-- oh, face-first. 1374 01:18:04,479 --> 01:18:06,782 For the win to advance to the finals 1375 01:18:06,848 --> 01:18:08,717 and a kickout by Styles. 1376 01:18:10,786 --> 01:18:14,289 [Wade] Once again, take a look at the effortless power 1377 01:18:14,356 --> 01:18:16,591 from a weakened Bobby Lashley. 1378 01:18:17,192 --> 01:18:19,494 [Cole] That's a great word, Wade, for Lashley. 1379 01:18:19,961 --> 01:18:22,864 "Effortless," because everything he does looks that way. 1380 01:18:23,398 --> 01:18:26,234 One of the most powerful men in WWE. 1381 01:18:26,301 --> 01:18:29,204 The Gut Wrench by Lashley. AJ's up top. 1382 01:18:29,271 --> 01:18:31,640 Styles, though. Did the knee give out? 1383 01:18:31,706 --> 01:18:34,409 Oh, and a running right hand by AJ. 1384 01:18:35,010 --> 01:18:37,679 [Wade] AJ with cat-like instincts. 1385 01:18:39,214 --> 01:18:42,150 Not somebody you can knock off his feet easily, 1386 01:18:42,217 --> 01:18:44,753 even with the power of The All Mighty. 1387 01:18:45,654 --> 01:18:48,190 [Cole] Styles into the corner, got hooked by Bobby. 1388 01:18:48,256 --> 01:18:49,958 Bobby looking for the Hurt Lock now. 1389 01:18:50,025 --> 01:18:51,460 [Wade] Cinched in, Cole. 1390 01:18:51,526 --> 01:18:54,730 [Cole] Center of the ring, a Hurt Lock on AJ Styles. 1391 01:18:54,796 --> 01:18:56,732 Looking to get Styles to tap. 1392 01:18:56,798 --> 01:19:00,168 [Wade] Styles doesn't have the energy to make it to the ropes. 1393 01:19:00,235 --> 01:19:03,772 [Cole] What's Styles going to do? Bobby Lashley's got it locked in good. 1394 01:19:03,839 --> 01:19:05,373 Styles is almost there. 1395 01:19:05,440 --> 01:19:07,676 He is able to slip through the second rope. 1396 01:19:07,742 --> 01:19:09,611 It's going to force a break at five. 1397 01:19:09,678 --> 01:19:13,148 [Wade] So smart by AJ, but what is left in the tank now? 1398 01:19:13,215 --> 01:19:15,550 That's the question. Is the damage done? 1399 01:19:22,157 --> 01:19:24,659 [Cole] Now Bobby slamming AJ off the steps. 1400 01:19:25,227 --> 01:19:29,097 It was the steel steps that busted Lashley open earlier on tonight. 1401 01:19:31,600 --> 01:19:33,935 [Wade] AJ barely able to defend himself now, 1402 01:19:34,002 --> 01:19:35,504 cannot get the hands up. 1403 01:19:35,570 --> 01:19:39,474 [crowd chanting] Let's go, AJ! Let's go, AJ! 1404 01:19:39,541 --> 01:19:42,010 -[thuds] -[crowd cheers] 1405 01:19:42,077 --> 01:19:44,079 -[Wade] No sweat, Lashley going-- -[Cole] Oh! 1406 01:19:44,146 --> 01:19:45,347 [Wade] Signature shot. 1407 01:19:45,413 --> 01:19:48,950 AJ, in the nick of time, turning this one around. 1408 01:19:50,786 --> 01:19:53,588 [Cole] Again, AJ's got to get Lashley back in the ring. 1409 01:19:54,089 --> 01:19:55,824 [Wade] Got to get himself back in the ring. 1410 01:19:55,891 --> 01:19:58,226 Barely has the energy to do either. 1411 01:19:59,628 --> 01:20:03,398 [Cole] Styles going to load up for the Phenomenal Forearm 1412 01:20:03,465 --> 01:20:05,400 to put Bobby Lashley away. 1413 01:20:07,335 --> 01:20:09,571 AJ caught by Lashley. 1414 01:20:10,806 --> 01:20:13,475 Lashley powering AJ around the ring. 1415 01:20:15,644 --> 01:20:17,179 Styles able to drop down. 1416 01:20:17,245 --> 01:20:19,948 Again, right back to the already injured leg, 1417 01:20:20,015 --> 01:20:23,084 roll through on Lashley looking for the Calf Crusher, 1418 01:20:23,151 --> 01:20:26,721 -but Bobby… -[Wade] With those MMA skills of his own. 1419 01:20:26,788 --> 01:20:29,124 [Cole] …slips out. Now looking to power AJ up, 1420 01:20:29,191 --> 01:20:31,159 some knees from Styles to the face. 1421 01:20:35,063 --> 01:20:38,600 [Wade] This one is just degenerating into a slugfest. 1422 01:20:38,667 --> 01:20:41,436 The intent is there for technical mount. 1423 01:20:41,503 --> 01:20:43,972 But perhaps the body's giving in. 1424 01:20:44,039 --> 01:20:46,208 Running powerslam by Lashley. 1425 01:20:46,274 --> 01:20:49,978 For the win, hook on the leg on AJ, who kicks at two. 1426 01:20:50,045 --> 01:20:53,448 [Wade] And AJ knew very little about that kickout, 1427 01:20:53,515 --> 01:20:55,317 that was pure instinct. 1428 01:20:57,719 --> 01:21:02,858 Twenty-five years in the game for AJ, and not far behind that for Bobby Lashley. 1429 01:21:02,924 --> 01:21:04,626 [Cole] Lashley looking for the Hurt Lock again, 1430 01:21:04,693 --> 01:21:06,294 but this time, AJ able to counter. 1431 01:21:06,361 --> 01:21:09,264 [Wade] Supreme veterans that know what it's all about 1432 01:21:09,331 --> 01:21:10,932 to get in this deep water. 1433 01:21:11,766 --> 01:21:13,201 [Cole] Lashley with Styles 1434 01:21:13,268 --> 01:21:15,203 struggling to make it to his feet in the corner, 1435 01:21:15,270 --> 01:21:17,239 measuring his man, looking for a Spear. 1436 01:21:17,305 --> 01:21:21,876 AJ Styles, as Lashley goes shoulder-first to the post. 1437 01:21:21,943 --> 01:21:24,145 [Wade] Ducking out just in the nick of-- oh! 1438 01:21:24,212 --> 01:21:28,750 [Cole] And now a knee driving Lashley's face up against the ringpost. 1439 01:21:28,817 --> 01:21:30,418 Lashley is stunned. 1440 01:21:30,485 --> 01:21:34,022 AJ Styles has an opening, an opportunity. 1441 01:21:34,089 --> 01:21:37,192 -[Wade] Lashley is a sitting duck here. -[Cole] Styles off the top rope! 1442 01:21:37,259 --> 01:21:39,694 Phenomenal Forearm to Lashley! 1443 01:21:39,761 --> 01:21:42,530 AJ into the cover, hook of the leg. 1444 01:21:42,597 --> 01:21:44,966 -We got Styles and Rollins… -[bell rings] 1445 01:21:45,033 --> 01:21:46,167 …at Night of Champions! 1446 01:21:46,234 --> 01:21:47,902 [announcer] Here's your winner, 1447 01:21:47,969 --> 01:21:53,675 "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles! 1448 01:21:53,742 --> 01:21:57,913 [Cole] Night of Champions is two weeks from tomorrow. 1449 01:21:57,979 --> 01:22:00,148 In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 1450 01:22:00,215 --> 01:22:06,121 Where we already know Brock Lesnar has challenged Cody Rhodes to a match. 1451 01:22:06,187 --> 01:22:09,324 Cody against one angry Beast. 1452 01:22:09,391 --> 01:22:11,293 [Wade] "Head of the Table" Roman Reigns 1453 01:22:11,359 --> 01:22:15,864 is going to take care of business alongside Solo Sikoa 1454 01:22:15,931 --> 01:22:18,967 as they challenge the Tag Champs KO and Zayn 1455 01:22:19,034 --> 01:22:21,536 two weeks from tomorrow at Night of Champions. 1456 01:22:21,603 --> 01:22:22,804 [Cole] And now we know the finals 1457 01:22:22,871 --> 01:22:24,973 of the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament, 1458 01:22:25,040 --> 01:22:27,509 where it will be AJ Styles versus Seth Rollins. 1459 01:22:27,575 --> 01:22:29,144 One of these men will be crowned 1460 01:22:29,210 --> 01:22:33,481 the new World Heavyweight Champion at Night of Champions. 1461 01:22:35,383 --> 01:22:38,153 AJ Styles advances. 1462 01:22:38,219 --> 01:22:39,888 Styles and Rollins, 1463 01:22:39,955 --> 01:22:43,925 as The O.C. come out to celebrate with AJ Styles. 1464 01:22:43,992 --> 01:22:45,927 [indistinct chatter] 1465 01:22:45,994 --> 01:22:49,164 Goodnight, everybody, from Friday Night SmackDown. 1466 01:22:51,433 --> 01:22:54,035 [indistinct chatter]