[WWE signature intro playing]
[John Cena] Then…
[Ric Flair] Woo!
[The Rock] If you smell!
[Cena] Now…
[Reigns] Acknowledge me.
-♪ The king of kings ♪ -♪ You can't see me ♪
[Cena] Forever…
Together.
-["Done With That" playing] -♪ Usos! ♪
[Cole] Will Jey fall in line and stay loyal to the Tribal Chief?
[Jey] I let a lot of things slide, right,
but stabbing our big brother in the back is something you don't do, Solo.
You got this all wrong, and here's why.
This is all Jimmy's fault
because Jimmy made up his own mind,
and not just for himself.
Jimmy made up his mind for you.
No disrespect towards Jimmy,
but Jimmy's always resented you,
and you want to know why Jimmy always resented you?
Because Jimmy is in on something that you're not.
Jimmy's in on the fact that "The Tribal Chief" Roman Reigns
wants to groom you
to be the next Tribal Chief.
And I'm going to prove the truth to you.
Tonight, you bring gold back to The Bloodline
because tonight, Jey Uso will defeat Austin Theory
for the United States Championship.
But I need your answer… now.
Hey, I'll get back to you on that.
[crowd cheering]
You got me.
That was really slick.
You left me hanging.
Hey, it's a cliffhanger.
It makes for good television.
I might be the new United States Champion, "Main Event" Jey Uso.
Yes, count me in, but, OG.
I don't know why you so happy,
'cause if I'm in The Bloodline…
that means you out The Bloodline.
[crowd gasps]
[Cole] Time for our main event for the United States Championship,
and also we're finally going to get a decision.
Is Jey Uso in or is he out of The Bloodline?
Kick by Jey. Down goes the champ, and the referee knocked down as well.
Uso Splash.
[Wade] Jey's got this won.
[crowd] One, two, three.
[Cole] He should have won the title, but the official
was knocked out of the ring.
Oh, now look who's here.
Austin Theory's new running buddies, Pretty Deadly.
Jimmy Uso! Jimmy's here!
Jimmy Uso coming to the aid of his brother Jey,
and now Solo Sikoa blindsiding his older brother.
Going for the Spike.
-[grunts] -Jey saving Jimmy.
[dramatic music playing]
Superkick, Jimmy to Jey.
-[Cole] He didn't mean that. -[Wade] Are you sure?
[Cole] Jimmy taking out Solo.
Theory back into the ring.
Austin Theory's going to steal it again.
-[bell ringing] -[Wade] Nice job, Jimmy Uso.
Come on, man. I didn't mean to kick you, uce.
I was just trying to help you out, bro.
[Cole] Jey Uso still has yet to make a decision.
Will Jey Uso stay with Roman Reigns and The Bloodline
or will he leave for his brother Jimmy?
-What's the problem? -Call Roman Reigns.
Welcome to Friday Night SmackDown.
The Bloodline is arriving now to the arena,
and we're hopefully gonna get some answers
to the question that's been on everybody's mind.
Will Jey Uso fall in line?
[crowd cheers, boos]
Excuse me, Roman.
-Can you update on Jey's-- -Wiseman, your girlfriend's here.
Can you give us any update on where Jey Uso stands
within the Bloodline?
[inhales, sighs]
["Nobody Better Than Me" playing]
[Cole] Tonight is the moment of truth for Roman Reigns' cousin Jey Uso.
Is he in, or is he out?
Will Jey Uso fall in line and pledge his allegiance to The Bloodline?
Live, tonight.
This is Friday Night SmackDown on Fox sponsored tonight by Progressive,
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[cheering]
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[bell rings]
[Rome] The following is the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships
Number One Contender Gauntlet Match.
Making their way to the ring, at a combined weight of 492 pounds,
Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins, The Street Profits!
[Cole] Meanwhile, other teams involved in this Gauntlet Match
surrounding the ring here tonight.
Wade, it's simple.
The winning team stays in the match and faces a randomly selected team next.
The one team that remains in the end meet Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn
two weeks from tonight in London, England, for the Undisputed Tag Titles.
[Wade] Talking about keeping it simple
in a matchup of this type, a Gauntlet Match,
the worst place you can be is pick one and pick two, so Street Profits are now--
["Bring The Fire" playing]
[Cole] And it's Fight Night times five!
Because that's how many teams you have to beat.
[crowd cheers]
[Rome] And their opponents, representing The Brawling Brutes,
Ridge Holland and Sheamus!
[Cole] Wade, we start off our Gauntlet Match here tonight
with The Street Profits, three-time Tag Team Champions.
They've won the Raw, SmackDown, and NXT tag titles in their careers.
Meanwhile, Sheamus is a five-time Tag Team Champion.
However, his partner, Ridge Holland from The Brawling Brutes,
has never won tag team gold.
[Wade] As we see the current Tag Champs,
KO and Sami Zayn keeping a close eye on proceedings.
They, of course, will be facing the winners
of this Gauntlet Matchup for the gold.
[bell rings]
[Cole] The Brawling Brutes' Sheamus will start things off
against Montez Ford of The Street Profits.
Of course, these two teams start as a disadvantage
because they will actually have to run the entire Gauntlet
if they want to become the Number One Contenders tonight.
[wade] By running the entire gauntlet,
that literally means beating five fresh-as-a-daisy tag teams consecutively
in this matchup.
I'm not going to say it's impossible, but it's the next thing.
[Cole] The undeniable athleticism and charisma of Montez Ford
on display here tonight.
[Wade] There's a very good reason why The Street Profits
were the number one tag team in the most recent WWE draft.
Now they get a chance to back that up
and become Number One Contenders for tag gold.
[Cole] If you're Montez Ford, would your strategy be
to get into a chop-fest with Sheamus?
[Wade] Absolutely not.
It would be to antagonize Sheamus,
and use my superior athleticism to duck and weave.
[Cole] Off the Irish Curse Backbreaker, here comes the man
that Sheamus calls "The Fridge,"
Ridge "The Fridge" Holland, as Montez Ford tries to fight back
against the powerhouse.
[Wade] England's number one bruiser, the rugby league bad boy.
[Cole] Look at the power of Ridge Holland.
And now a nice suplex delivered to Ford.
[Wade] You just see the growing confidence of Ridge Holland
under that mentorship of Sheamus.
The vastly more experienced Sheamus really is rubbing off on Ridge now.
[Cole] The Brawling Brutes, of course, this loyal band of brothers.
Butch is part of the group as well.
However, Butch has got other concerns on his mind,
that's the Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match two weeks from tomorrow.
[Wade] Absolutely, these boys want to be chasing gold on multiple fronts.
[Cole] Oh, step-up enzuigiri by Ford drops Holland.
Now can he make a tag to the powerhouse of the Profits in Angelo Dawkins?
[grunts]
All the other tag teams that will be involved in this matchup
looking on from ringside.
Dawkins with a right hand, but Holland caught him.
[Wade] Dawkins a pure powerhouse,
perhaps more of a match for the Brutes than Montez.
Going nicely for the Street Profits now.
[Cole] That Spinning Corkscrew Elbow from Dawkins.
[Wade] Someone as big as Dawkins should not be able to move like he can.
[Cole] Went for the double under hook. Ridge able to counter.
Momentarily runs into a right hand by Dawk--
-[Cole] Headbutt by Holland. Tag. -[Wade] Tip of the cap.
Just in the nick of time from the Yorkshireman.
[Cole] "The Celtic Warrior" Sheamus is legal.
Not sure Dawkins recognizes it until now!
Cover by Sheamus
off the Brogue and a win.
[Rome] The Street Profits have been eliminated.
[Cole] What a great move by Sheamus
who will now advance in the Gauntlet Match to take on the Good Brothers.
[Wade] Better keep your wits about you in a match like this.
No breathing room whatsoever.
[Cole] This is Big Luke Gallows of The O.C. Tag made.
Here comes Karl Anderson, former Raw Tag Team Champions.
Oh! Double team cover to win this thing.
Hook of the leg. Sheamus kicks out.
Gauntlet Match continues.
Who'll be the Number One Contenders for tag gold?
The Street Profits were eliminated by The Brawling Brutes
who now head into the next matchup of this Gauntlet Match
against The O.C., Anderson and Gallows.
Whoever runs the gauntlet will face Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn
for the Undisputed Tag Team titles two weeks from tonight
in London at the O2 Arena.
Big Doc Gallows with a slam now to Sheamus.
Hook of the leg. Is it enough?
A kickout at two.
[indistinct talking]
[Cole] There are the Tag Champs looking on.
Who will they face two weeks from tonight on Friday Night SmackDown?
[Wade] Well, right now, things are starting to look bleak
for Sheamus and The Brawling Brutes.
Just expelled a lot of energy already in this matchup
and on the receiving end of a beatdown from The O.C.
[Cole] Rake of the eyes by "Machine Gun" Anderson
as Sheamus now sent to the ropes.
The O.C., the only club that matters in control
as the other teams will be involved in this Gauntlet Match look on.
[Wade] Fight, win, drink beer, party.
Very simple formula for The O.C.
Lasted them a career thus far.
[Cole] I'm surprised moments ago that we saw Kevin Owens actually
in control of himself.
Here's a cover by Anderson.
And a kickout by Sheamus.
-[Cole] Has been hotheaded as of late. -[Wade] A real powder keg.
-[Wade] Doesn't take much to set KO off. -[Cole] Tag.
[Wade] But I'm sure he's fully invested in this particular matchup
knowing he and his partner, Sami Zayn,
facing the winner two weeks' time in the O2 Arena.
[Cole] Big Luke Gallows with the right hand to Sheamus.
Again, in this Gauntlet Match, the two teams begin.
If you win, you advance.
The final team standing will get the opportunity
at the tag titles in two weeks.
[Wade] I'm not one to write Sheamus off,
but right now he is offering very little resistance.
Clearly worn out already in this matchup.
[Cole] He needs to make a tag,
Sheamus does, to his partner, Ridge Holland,
as Gallows continues to wear the big Irishman down.
[Wade] Reasonably fresh, less experienced Ridge
on the outside desperate to get involved in this matchup.
[Cole] Oh, the power of Sheamus. Nice slam and it creates space.
Opportunity now to perhaps make a tag to his partner, Ridge Holland.
[Wade] Doesn't Ridge know it.
The Brawling Brutes know their opportunity is slipping away.
But this tag could cause this matchup to do a 180.
[Cole] Anderson not allowing Sheamus
as he knocks Holland off the apron after the kick to the ribs of Sheamus.
[Cole] Sheamus, though, from out of nowhere with a Brogue Kick!
Anderson got overzealous and paid for it.
-[crowd cheers] -[Rome] The O.C. has been eliminated.
[Cole] The Brutes have knocked off the Profits and The O.C.
Now, the LWO, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz Del Toro,
will try to take out The Brawling Brutes as they drive Sheamus out of the ring.
[Wade] Smartly not wasting any time whatsoever
to get all over The Brawling Brutes.
[Cole] Double team by the Latino World Order
as they take out the Brutes.
[Wade] Absolute daredevils.
Call themselves the highflying hyenas, acrobats, and vicious with it.
[Cole] This is Joaquin Wilde now heading up to the top rope.
Measuring Sheamus.
-[Cole] Wilde with a Missile Dropkick. -That's what we like to see!
[Cole] Ambitious stylistic-- Tag made to Cruz Del Toro.
Now, the double team by the LWO.
[Wade] Talk about the LWO, Escobar and Vega already qualified
for their Money in the Bank matches.
[Cole] Nice Moonsault by Del Toro.
[Cole] Cover to knock off the Brutes and a kickout at two.
If you're just tuning in, this is a Gauntlet Match
to determine who will face Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn
for the Undisputed Tag Team titles
two weeks from tonight on Friday Night SmackDown.
Already, The Brawling Brutes
have eliminated The Street Profits and The O.C.,
but now have their hands full with the LWO.
[Wade] Sheamus has basically had to be a marathon man on his own at this point.
[Cole] Step-up enzuigiri, but it drives Sheamus to his corner.
Allows Ridge Holland to make a tag.
[Wade] Not sure Cruz Del Toro had any clue about that.
[Cole] Del Toro does now.
Ridge Holland.
Wilde off the top rope.
Caught by Holland.
Belly to belly. What a throw.
[Wade] Ridge has had a nice breather on the outside
and isn't he making it count.
This is something Ridge has been working on.
[Cole] Del Toro planted face-first.
Cover for the Brutes.
Who win again.
[Rome] The LWO has been eliminated.
--[Wade] Nice dominated DDT. -["Best of the Best" playing]
[Cole] It's Hit Row's turn.
[crowd cheers]
Brogue Kick!
Thanks for coming, Flop Dolla!
Cover by Holland.
-[Cole] The Brutes made quick work… -[Rome] Hit Row has been eliminated.
-[Cole] …of Hit Row. -["On and On" playing]
And the final team is Pretty Deadly.
The Brutes look to go wire to wire.
Pretty Deadly looks to qualify for a Tag Team Championship opportunity.
The Gauntlet Match continues on Friday Night SmackDown.
♪ We are so pretty ♪
We are back to our final two teams in the Gauntlet Match
to determine who faces Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens
for the undisputed tag titles two weeks from tonight in London
on Friday Night SmackDown.
The Brutes looking to run the table.
They've knocked off everybody, but now they take on Pretty Deadly.
Very interesting moments during the commercial break, Wade.
[Wade] Yes, absolutely.
Ridge Holland making a tail towards Pretty Deadly.
At the last second, Kit Wilson stepping out of the way.
It has been one-way traffic ever since.
Ridge on the receiving end of a real beating.
[Cole] Kit Wilson, cover, and a kickout by Ridge.
Pretty Deadly, former two-time NXT Tag Team Champions.
As Sami and Kevin Owens look on.
[crowd boos]
Pretty Deadly claims they are hypoallergenic, masculine
and telepathic communicators.
[Wade] Well, they are very masculine. There's nothing wrong with androgyny.
Don't let your toxic masculinity seep out of your pores, Michael Cole.
-[Cole] You're putting words in my mouth. -[Wade] No, no, no.
We have got a couple of killer queens in the ring right now,
and they're guaranteed to blow your mind.
[Cole] Here's Elton Prince who once took pride in being the face
of a dating app.
Oh, as Ridge was whipped hard into the corner by Mr. Prince.
[Wade] Pretty and deadly, like the name says, Cole.
Start paying attention.
[Cole] They, Pretty Deadly, claims that we should change the name
to Friday Night SnackDown.
[Wade] Well, if they win the gold, if they win this gauntlet
and go on and conquer the tag division, then yes,
that will be an official application put in to Mr. Adam Pearce.
[Cole] Mr. Prince continues to beat down Ridge Holland,
Sheamus along with Butch looking on at ringside.
Butch part of the Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match in two weeks.
Cover and a kickout by Holland at two.
[Wade] I'll give all the credit in the world to The Brawling Brutes
for conquering four tag teams in a row to get to this point,
but things surely go south here
against a fresh and dangerous Pretty Deadly.
[Cole] The Street Profits, The O.C., The LWO and Hit Row.
[Wade] You deserve a prize for beating those four teams in a row.
But if The Brawling Brutes cannot finish off Pretty Deadly,
it has been a complete waste of their efforts.
[Cole] Pretty Deadly did tell me earlier today that in their entire career,
they are undefeated in Gauntlet Matches.
[Wade] That is quite the claim.
-[Cole] They've been in one. -[Wade] There you go. 100% track record.
That in itself is impressive, Michael Cole.
[Cole] Ridge trying to power out of the situation
he finds himself in with Elton Prince.
[grunts]
[Wade] Ridge is hurting right now. That body is starting to shut down.
[Cole] Prince right to the back of the knee.
Pretty Deadly, of course, instrumental in last week's main event,
Austin Theory versus Jey Uso.
Pretty Deadly has become pretty close to the United States Champion, Mr. Theory.
[Wade] Pretty Deadly have had a fair few run-ins with The Brawling Brutes
over the past few weeks.
There's certainly no love lost between these two teams.
[Cole] Double team by Pretty Deadly.
Ridge Holland drops to a knee.
Pretty Deadly trying to double team Holland.
I believe it's Pretty Deadly that's going to go for a ride!
Can Holland make a tag to Sheamus?
[Wade] Time to dig deep, Ridge "The Fridge."
Now or never for The Brawling Brutes.
Fingertips away from the Celtic Warrior.
Can he make it?
-He does! Here comes Sheamus! -[crowd cheers]
Sheamus on fire.
Irish Curse Backbreaker!
One to Prince.
And a Rolling Senton.
[Wade] I don't know if Sheamus is on his third or fourth wind at this point,
but it's proving highly effective.
[Cole] Well, The Brawling Brutes started this Gauntlet Match.
They've been in this match a little over 20 minutes
as Sheamus looks to run the table and take out Pretty Deadly
to earn a Tag Team Championship opportunity.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd grunting rhythmically]
Went for the Brogue Kick. Wilson able to duck underneath.
[Wade] Just a real too fresh, is Kit Wilson.
[Cole] Went for the Swinging Neckbreaker. Sheamus, though.
Alabama Slam.
Cover, hook of the leg.
Prince has got to save the matchup.
[Wade] Tag team ingenuity from Pretty Deadly,
but that was just brute force from Ridge "The Fridge."
[Cole] Yes, Ridge "The Fridge" just driving Prince outside the ring.
Ridge, though, driven into the steel steps in the ringpost.
[Wade] Smashing his own arm in the process.
[Cole] Holland again into the post as well.
Sheamus now.
Kit Wilson trying to escape.
Manages to at least make it under the bottom rope
out to the apron, but I'm not sure he wants to be there.
[Wade] Out of the frying pan and into the fire for Kit Wilson.
[Cole] Sheamus with a big smile on his face.
Elton Prince.
[crowd cheering]
How about a little two-for-one on the 10 Beats of the Bodhrán?
[crowd] Four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,
20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27…
[crowd cheers]
[Cole] Well, I'm out of breath!
Thirty Beats of the Bodhrán!
[Wade] There's just no need for it, Michael.
He's going for more.
-[Wade] Oh, no. -[Cole] He's going for more than that.
[Wade] Celtic Cross.
[Cole] Tag made. Sheamus doesn't realize it.
Prince is legal. Celtic Cross to Wilson.
Wilson's not legal, though.
Elton Prince with a leg drop off the top rope.
Cover by Prince.
-Pretty Deadly steals one! -[bell rings]
They're the Number One Contenders!
[Rome] Here are your winners, Pretty Deadly!
[Wade] Oh, yes, Michael Cole.
2023 is not going to be a hot boy summer,
it's going to be a "Yes, boy!" summer.
[Cole] Well, in two weeks from tonight at the O2 in London, England, sold out,
Pretty Deadly take on Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn
for the WWE's Undisputed Tag Team titles.
[Wade] Still to come tonight, the arrogant Aussie
meets the 14-time World Champion, Charlotte Flair.
The Grayson Waller Effect comes later on tonight on SmackDown.
[Cole] And the question is, will Jey Uso fall in line?
It is put up or shut up time for Jey.
Will he stay in The Bloodline?
We'll find out live tonight on Fox.
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[Wade] If you're done flapping your gums, Michael Cole,
we are having ourselves a little celebration here on SmackDown
because we got a couple of rum tum tuggers in the ring right now
celebrating the fact that they are-- Wait a second.
Come on.
["Worlds Apart" playing]
[Cole] The Tag Champs.
[crowd humming "Worlds Apart"]
Thank you very much for that.
[crowd cheers]
I do feel like some congratulations are owed to Pretty Deadly.
-Thank you! Thank you! -[crowd boos]
[laughs] No, hang on a second.
Look, I'll be honest, I didn't expect you to win.
I don't think anybody expected you to win and you won.
However, you won about five minutes ago and you're still in that ring celebrating,
so by my calculations, you've overstayed your welcome by about five minutes.
[crowd cheers]
I think I speak for everybody when I say…
maybe just get the hell out of here already, would you?
[crowd cheers]
Wow. Hey, that was really cute.
-That was cute. -Thank you for all of that.
I've got a good question, though, because we just beat five teams
and yet somehow our hair is drier
and looks better than that mess of a man right there.
-[laughs] -What is that?
What is that?
How dare you come out and interrupt Pretty Deadly.
-Yes, boy! -The Killer Queens.
Yes, boy!
-The Dandy Highwaymen. -Yes, boy!
-The Brothers In Garms. -Yes, boy.
And the two tastiest snacks.
-Yes, boy. -[munches]
Look, hey.
Let's cut to the chase.
You said we're out here five minutes too long.
Well, guess what?
When we become the new Unified Tag Team Champions,
we will stay out and celebrate for even longer.
Even longer.
And then even longer.
You can all celebrate too and we'll go even longer.
Then just when you think it's going to end,
we're going to celebrate…
[both] Even longer.
[laughs sarcastically]
Is it working?
Kev, you're hearing this, right?
-Yeah. -Okay.
Well, just wanted to make sure because the way you've been blowing up lately,
this is not bothering you in the least bit here?
Well, you keep telling me to calm down, so I'm trying to stay calm, okay?
But of course, yes, looking at them, hearing them,
listening to them makes me want to run in there and just punch
in their stupid faces!
[crowd cheers]
-[Cole] Please. -[Sami] Hey, that's fine.
You know what?
-I think we should do it. -Really?
-Yeah. -Yeah!
Here comes Sami and Kevin, and Pretty Deadly,
who just claimed they beat five teams, which is an outright lie,
are now retreating and running away from the Tag Team Champions.
[Wade] I'm not surprised. Pretty Deadly just ran the gauntlet.
They're exhausted. What is wrong with KO and Zayn?
[Cole] They faced one team.
They will have nowhere to run
because in two weeks from tonight, at the O2 in London,
Sami and Kevin put the tag titles on the line against Pretty Deadly.
[Wade] Kiss those Tag Championships goodbye, KO and Zayn.
They're going home.
Yes, boy!
You're not getting them.
[crowd cheering, booing]
My Tribal Chief.
Have you spoken with Jey?
No.
Wiseman.
Yes, my Tribal Chief?
Who is the Tribal Chief?
-You are, my Tribal Chief. -Exactly.
When Jey's the Tribal Chief, people will reach out to him.
But I'm still the Tribal Chief,
so he should be reaching out to me.
How very wise of you, my Tribal Chief.
You talk to Jey?
No, my Tribal Chief, not since last Friday when Jimmy kicked him.
-Wiseman. -Yes, my Tribal Chief?
It's not a question. I'm telling you.
Go talk to Jey.
Yes, my Tribal Chief.
Now!
[Cole] Special counsel appears a bit nervous tonight.
[Wade] Tensions are running high all over the place.
[Cole] He could be out of The Bloodline as well.
[Wade] Yes. Steady on. All right. Let's put the brakes on that one, Cole.
[bell rings]
[Rome] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Bayley,
representing Damage CTRL, Iyo Sky.
[Cole] Both of these women
are in the Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match two weeks from tomorrow
as is Iyo Sky's opponent tonight, Zelina Vega.
In a match that broke down and happened on SmackDown LowDown
this past weekend.
Zelina and Iyo go one-on-one live next on Fox.
Iyo Sky, one of the women who will participate
in the Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match.
Her first one ever in two weeks.
Set for action.
["Our World" playing]
[Rome] Her opponent, representing the LWO,
Zelina Vega!
Vega one-on-one with Iyo Sky
in a match that came about last Saturday morning
on Peacock as part of SmackDown LowDown.
Walking out of Money in the Bank with that briefcase.
Okay? And then we're going to become--
You sound so confident.
You're just going to bypass everybody else.
Is that what it is?
I think that you're making the same mistake
that Lacey made last week and that is underestimating me.
I'm not all about this talk no more.
So how about maybe next week I face one of you two?
Well, she--
I accept.
[Cole] The match is made for tonight.
In two weeks from tomorrow night,
the Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match.
One spot remains in the women's side.
Zelina Vega will enter her second Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match.
She beat Lacey Evans to qualify. Iyo Sky beat Shotzi last week.
She enters her first.
Bayley knocked off Michin last week.
Bayley actually has won a Money in the bank Ladder Match
back in 2019,
would cash in on the same night for a championship.
[Wade] I'm going to say I like the change we've seen
in recent weeks from Zelina Vega.
Of course, she took Rhea Ripley to her limits at Backlash
a couple of months ago.
It just seemed to obliterate any doubts in Vega's mind
that she can hang with the absolute best.
[Cole] Vega takes down Iyo Sky.
Interesting Instagram story from Zelina Vega.
Cover now by Iyo Sky.
She showed a picture of her and Iyo hanging out in 2016.
Another cover and a kickout by Sky.
She used to be friends with Iyo Sky.
She believes that Iyo has now been poisoned by the influence of Bayley.
Oh, dropkick by Iyo.
[Wade] Guided to bigger and better things by the influence of Bayley
is what Vega should have said.
[Cole] Some people would say that that woman there, Bayley,
has been extremely jealous of Iyo Sky's success as of late.
[Wade] You know what? Madcap, that buffoon on the bump this past week,
started speculating that kind of nonsense to Bayley too.
She smartly shut it down.
Damage CTRL is a harmonious group
and gutter tabloid journalists like you, Michael Cole, need to rein it in.
[Cole] Iyo has got a five-count before she has to break
as she punishes Zelina Vega.
Here's my question.
If it comes down to Iyo Sky on one side of the ladder,
Bayley on the other,
and they're climbing up to grab the briefcase
with a contract inside, what are they going to do?
It's every woman for herself.
You think Bayley's gonna step down and say,
"Hey, Iyo, go ahead and grab the contract"?
[Wade] Here's how it's going to work.
Iyo and Bayley will take out the other four competitors
in the Women's Money in the Bank Matchup,
and then there will be a gentlewoman's agreement.
In my opinion, Bayley should be allowed to go to the top of the ladder
and retrieve the briefcase.
[Cole] Bayley's in it for herself. You know that.
Roll-up by Vega.
Iyo Sky catches a boot right in the face.
Bayley has guided Iyo Sky to qualification for the Money in the Bank Match.
-[indistinct yelling] -[Cole] Bayley up on the apron.
Iyo Sky now from behind.
Standing switch, though, by Vega.
Iyo almost ran into Bayley.
And Iyo now rolling Zelina up.
Referee is distracted by Bayley.
Zelina Vega has been down for longer than a three-count, but able to kickout.
[speaking Japanese]
I was trying to help, Iyo. I was trying to help.
-[Bayley] Look out! -[Cole] 619 by Zelina!
A bit of miscommunication.
Stacking up Iyo Sky.
-Vega with the win. -[bell rings]
[Rome] Here is your winner, Zelina Vega.
[Cole] Bayley and Iyo Sky had words.
Iyo not happy that Bayley tried to get involved,
but it cost Iyo the match.
[Wade] Zelina Vega waited until Iyo Sky was distracted and then she pounced.
That was an unfair victory, in my opinion.
[Cole] The winner eventually could be one of these two or Vega
of the Women's Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match.
Could possibly cash in on Asuka,
who last week was part of a championship presentation.
Here is our Progressive Match Flo.
[announcer] Match Flo is sponsored by Progressive.
A triple threat of protection with home, auto, and more.
-Seriously, Adam. -Look, I get it.
Bianca, I get it. You want to get your hands on Asuka.
Yes, I do.
But tonight I'm presenting her
with a brand-new WWE Women's Championship.
After she stole my title
and she tried to blind me, you want me to do nothing?
I get it, but you're in line for a rematch.
For tonight, I'm asking you to just leave it alone.
Since you give me a rematch, cool. I'll do you a little solid.
Please join me in welcoming
"The Empress of Tomorrow" Asuka.
It is my pleasure to present the brand-new
WWE Women's Championship.
[Wade] The thing is beautiful, Cole.
["All Hail The Queen" playing]
-[Cole] Charlotte Flair is here! -[crowd cheers]
I think I know what you're trying to do, but listen, you need to get in line.
I don't wait in line.
-I made the line! -[crowd cheers]
No one respects you more than me, but I want that championship.
I'm challenging you for the title.
-Woo. -I accept!
[Cole] Asuka went for the mist and Charlotte countered!
[Wade] It's becoming a crowded field,
but of course, when the championship is that important, it's inevitable.
Adam, you said you were going to figure this out.
Where's my rematch?
Look, I gave you my word I'd figure this out.
I promise you it's being talked about, but I can't give you an answer tonight.
So basically, you're just telling me to be patient?
Yeah.
No, no, no. See, I went about getting my rematch the right way.
Yes.
So now, right or wrong, I'm doing it my way.
What does that mean?
[Wade] Ominous words there from Bianca Belair
as we see our stagehands putting the set together.
Grayson Waller, the Aussie loudmouth, seems a little nervous.
Why? He's welcoming royalty to the set.
Charlotte Flair on The Grayson Waller Effect next.
[Cole] Despite the fact that earlier today I was reminded
that Wade Barrett actually started his career in this great state,
we are actually in the University of Kentucky tonight.
The historic Rupp Arena, home of the Wildcats,
and tonight, the home of Friday Night SmackDown.
He doesn't have the--
Stop getting involved!
I know, but you need to accept a little help right now because--
Don't you trust me?
I do, but when we get in the Ladder Match, it's every woman for herself.
-Let me do what I need to do right-- -Bayley.
Well, it wasn't every woman for herself when you cost me my qualifying match.
If it wasn't for you, I'd be in the Money in the Bank Match.
Who cares?
You're not on Damage CTRL's level, okay?
You don't belong in that Ladder Match.
Just get out of here. We're talking here.
If you're so confident, then why don't you put your spot on the line against me?
[laughs]
Oh, see… Is she serious?
She accepts.
Great.
I'll go talk to Pearce and make it official.
What'd you do that for?
I'm just trying to help.
[Cole] That was great leadership shown by Iyo Sky.
Tonight, Friday Night SmackDown on Fox is sponsored by Progressive.
["Say So" playing]
♪ Now do it because I say so, say so ♪
♪ When I pop out they lay low, they know ♪
♪ Blood run hot But that heart gon' stay froze ♪
♪ You know how they go I can't stop ♪
♪ Ask who did it, I did it, I does it… ♪
[Rome] Ladies and gentlemen…
[drumroll playing]
Please welcome the most talked about new sensation
on Friday Night SmackDown.
The Dynamite From Down Under,
he is The Moment Maker, The Aussie Icon,
your host of The Grayson Waller Effect…
["Say So" playing]
Grayson Waller!
[crowd booing]
Just when you thought The Grayson Waller Effect
couldn't get any bigger, tonight we break the internet
because my next guest isn't just a titan of the industry,
she's a living legend, an elite athlete, an absolute star.
So get on your feet
and welcome the 14-time champion, Charlotte Flair.
-[crowd cheering] -["Hail To The Queen" playing]
♪ Bow down ♪
♪ All hail the Queen ♪
[Cole] You can tell the enormity of this moment
has been weighing on Mr. Waller all day long.
He took to Instagram earlier today
and admitted that he was pretty nervous
over the fact that he was going to host the great Charlotte Flair.
[Wade] It's not often I say nice things about Grayson Waller,
but even I've got to hand it to him right now.
[fireworks booming]
[Cole] It's not often that you can take a bit of hiatus,
return to Friday Night SmackDown
and just insert yourself into the championship picture,
and that is what the 14-time champion Charlotte Flair did.
Because in two weeks in London, England,
at the O2, Charlotte Flair takes on Asuka for the Women's Championship.
[Wade] What a matchup that's going to be.
But, Cole, in all your years as a tabloid journalist,
a wannabe real journalist, you never got close to a scoop
like the one Grayson Waller has landed tonight.
Charlotte Flair, the superlative best
the Women's Division has ever seen, in my humble opinion.
[Cole] I prefer gonzo journalism, but…
W-wow. Wow.
I got to be honest, it is great having you on the show tonight.
[crowd] Woo!
Hey, you guys have no idea how bad I want to woo right now. [chuckles]
But let's get to it.
Because in two weeks on SmackDown in London, England, you and Asuka
go to battle for the WWE Women's Championship.
When I think of Charlotte Flair and Asuka,
I think of matches that changed the industry,
raised the bar, made history.
Kind of like that time you ended Asuka's undefeated streak at WrestleMania.
[laughs] That was so good.
But, devil's advocate, this isn't the same Asuka you've faced in the past.
[crowd] Woo!
Okay, Grayson.
Hit me with your question.
Sorry, I got a bit distracted by you.
Will you become a 15-time champion?
[crowd] Woo!
Okay, 15-time, 16-time.
[crowd] Woo!
But since we're talking numbers,
Grayson, I have Asuka's number.
So you can "woo" when I say that.
-I can "woo"? Hold on. -You can "woo" now.
-That's your cue. -Hey, hey. For me.
-Woo! -[crowd cheers]
["Watch Me Shine" playing]
♪ Against the wall ♪
♪ The pressure's building But no I never will fall ♪
♪ Instead of crying, they hear me roar… ♪
[Cole] It's been no secret
that this woman, Bianca Belair, has been in an awful mood
ever since Charlotte Flair showed up on the scene
last week here on Friday Night SmackDown
and, in Bianca's opinion, cut the line.
[Wade] Cut the line.
When you're a 14-time World Champion and the greatest ever,
you cut whatever line you so wish
and everyone else should keep their mouths closed and accept.
[Cole] Not when you lost a championship the way Bianca Belair did
with the mist involved and all that.
[crowd cheering]
Now, Charlotte, with all due respect, your accolades, they speak for themselves,
but you know what, somebody going to have to explain to me
how things are working around here right now, okay?
See, I lost my title.
I was told I was going to get a rematch, didn't get a rematch.
Then here you come, you walk in, call your shot and you get a opportunity.
Am I tripping, girl? Or am I tripping?
[crowd chants] EST!
Well, hello, EST.
With all due respect, yes, I walked in, I called my shot,
and I got it, but I don't write the rules
and I didn't politic to rewrite them, so no, I'm not going to apologize.
The line starts and ends with me.
But you know what, yes, I lost to Rhea at WrestleMania
and I didn't get a rematch, so aren't we both owed a rematch?
You know what? Okay.
But you know what, Charlotte, I tried to do it the right way.
See, I got defeated and I stayed.
I stayed and I tried to do it the right way.
So I'm just not really understanding.
I mean, I didn't go away and hide
for three months, but I guess that doesn't count for anything.
Maybe I should just take things into my own hands too.
Hold on a second. Hold on. Hold on. You think I ran away?
I might have stepped away, but I didn't run away.
And if anyone knows anything about defeat, I've beaten the best,
I've lost to the best,
but I've picked myself up every single time, 14 times.
[crowd cheers]
I am a champion with or without the title.
Are you a champion with or without the title?
First of all,
I am the longest-reigning Women's Champion of this modern era.
[crowd cheers]
You know what else?
I didn't have to do it 14 times,
so put some respect on my name.
You know what else?
You can stand in here and say whatever it is
to make yourself feel better.
You can sit here and talk about all the things you've done.
I can talk about all the things I've done, but the past is the past,
but the future is that since I didn't get my rematch,
you best believe I'm going to be standing ringside
for your title match with Asuka.
Because I am done being patient, I am done playing with y'all.
No matter who wins, I'ma step in that ring
and face them face-to-face and I'ma call my shot.
Because that title, it's coming back to me.
[crowd cheers]
[Cole] Bianca Belair putting Charlotte Flair, Asuka,
and everyone else on notice,
but in two weeks from tonight, Charlotte versus Asuka
for the WWE women's title.
[Wade] Right at home in London, England, O2 Arena.
The world can't wait.
I said what I said.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry I told you the truth last week.
I'm sorry I was right last week.
I'm sorry your brother Jimmy kicked you in the face last week
and cost you the opportunity to become
the next United States Heavyweight Champion.
Now, you know it was intentional.
Jimmy doesn't miss.
He has the most accurate kick next to yours in all of WWE.
He meant to kick the Tribal Chief in the face at Night of Champions
and he meant to kick you in the face last week.
The jealousy and envy on display
to humiliate and embarrass and victimize his own twin brother
in front of the entire world.
Jey, you don't deserve that.
And for that… for that, Jey,
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry too, OG.
It's okay.
I'm sorry that if I'm in…
you're still out.
[crowd cheers]
I'm sorry.
[Cole] What does Jey Uso do? Jey's back is against the wall.
Decision time, tonight.
["Phenomenal" playing]
[bell rings]
[Rome] The following contest is a Mixed Tag Team Match
scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, representing The O.C.
Michin and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles!
[Cole] A rivalry that has been heating up in recent weeks.
Coming up next AJ Styles and O.C. member Michin
take on Karrion Kross and "The Mystic" Scarlett.
Mixed tag team action, live next on Fox.
We're back live on Friday Night SmackDown.
This is a Mixed Tag Team Matchup between Scarlett and Karrion Kross
and AJ Styles and Michin of The O.C.
As "The Mystic" Scarlett…
leads Karrion Kross to the ring.
-♪ The end is here ♪ -[Scarlett lip syncing]
♪ Fall and pray, fall and pray ♪
♪ Fall and pray ♪
[Cole] Let's show you how this matchup came about.
It was last week on Friday Night SmackDown,
Michin of O.C. taking on Bayley of Damage CTRL.
On the line a spot in the Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match.
[Wade] Well, Bayley certainly got the job done
as AJ watched on from ringside.
Getting herself through to the Money in the Bank Matchup,
but it's what happened at the conclusion of the matchup that had everyone talking.
AJ, to his shock, catching a nasty dose of Scarlett's Fever,
followed up by a Kross Jacket from her man Karrion.
Michin just there a moment too late to stop the carnage.
[Cole] Hence the reason for this Mixed Tag Team Matchup tonight.
The rules are simple, the men must battle the men,
the women must battle the women.
If a tag is made, the other side has to come in.
So Kross to start things off against AJ Styles in this matchup.
Karrion Kross saying earlier today that he never fights fair.
As he's taken out by AJ Styles with that riding-diving forearm.
Kross said that fairness is a lie, that justice is blind.
Tag made to Michin.
That means Scarlett has to come in eventually for her team.
As Michin takes down Kross.
[Wade] Well, perhaps Karrion Kross should have followed his own advice
because he did start this matchup fair and square.
It didn't bode well.
You want some?
[Cole] Scarlett refers to her and Karrion as Mr. and Mrs. Evil.
Oh, nice takedown by Scarlett.
Cover now on Michin, and a kickout.
[Wade] Scarlett refers to herself too as the Oracle of the Occult.
She is actually a trained medium involved in all sorts of very strange affairs.
If you ask me, not someone to be trifled with, Cole.
-[grunts] -[Cole] She should read your palm.
Michin now with a kick right to the face of Scarlett.
Nice throw.
Release German suplex by Michin.
[Wade] Recovered Karrion Kross straight back in the fight.
[Cole] Nice double-team effort by The O.C.
[Wade] It has to be said, AJ was burning with rage after last week.
Being blinded and then choked out. He might finish this one quick.
[Cole] The Styles Clash to Kross.
Here's the cover, and Scarlett dragging AJ off the cover.
-I'm married, bitch. -Oh.
-[Cole] Whoa! -Get out of here.
What are you thinking? Get out of the ring!
[Cole] Michin going to drag Scarlett out of the ring.
[Wade] The equalizer of The O.C. proving her worth.
That's what you get!
[Cole] Meanwhile, Kross from behind!
AJ was distracted.
Kross Jacket by Karrion Kross.
AJ trying to make it to the ropes.
[Wade] Perhaps in vain.
Karrion Kross-- Kross Hammer.
[crowd chants] AJ!
[Cole] And Kross gonna end it.
Face-first goes Styles.
Cover by Karrion Kross for the win.
-[bell rings] -[crowd boos]
[Rome] Here be your winners, the team of Scarlett and Karrion Kross!
[Cole] Kross and Scarlett with the win.
Impressive.
[crowd cheers, boos]
Well?
Tribal Chief.
[gasps] Oh.
You need me to handle this, my Tribal Chief?
Easy.
We still got plenty of time.
You understand?
Whatever you say, my Tribal Chief.
[Cole] What's Jey going to do?
Welcome back to Friday Night SmackDown,
and now please welcome my guest Cameron Grimes.
[laughs]
Thanks for having me, Kayla.
Cameron, you made quite the impression during your short time on SmackDown.
How do you feel like you've adjusted so far?
I've just been having so much fun here on SmackDown, and the fact that I'm--
[Cole] Baron Corbin!
-[Corbin grunts] -[objects clatter]
You're having fun?! Are you having fun now?
You got to understand something.
You got lucky and your luck has just run out.
[Cole] Corbin's been raising hell down in NXT
and now taking out Grimes here tonight who has embarrassed Corbin as of late.
[Wade] Humiliated Corbin in Grimes' SmackDown debut several weeks ago.
Corbin hasn't forgotten.
["Booyaka 619" playing]
♪ Booyaka, booyaka 619 ♪
[crowd cheering]
[Cole] The Hall of Famer.
[Rome] Ladies and gentlemen,
please welcome WWE Hall of Famer
Rey Mysterio!
[Cole] Rey Mysterio one of the all-time greats.
The legend who now finds himself
part of the rejuvenated LWO, the Latino World Order.
We saw Cruz and Wilde in action in the Gauntlet Match earlier tonight.
Zelina Vega was in action as well.
[crowd cheers]
What's good, mi raza de Kentucky?
[crowd cheering]
I've had many accomplishments throughout my career
that I'm proud of…
[in Spanish] But there's the one…
[in English] There's one accomplishment that I'm truly proud of
and that is reforming the LWO.
[crowd cheers]
The person that I'm about to introduce represents the essence of the LWO
and have no doubt that he can become the next Mr. Money in the Bank.
En emperador Santos Escobar.
♪ Viva la raza ♪
[Cole] Well, ladies and gentlemen, it takes place two weeks from tomorrow,
the O2 in London, Money in the Bank
and Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match.
Wade, you and I will be at ringside, able to call history that night,
but we have a dilemma.
Buddies of mine are having big 4th of July weekend parties that Saturday.
It starts at 3:00 in the east coast, Money in the Bank.
What are you going to do if you're having a big 4th of July picnic or a party,
and you got Money in the Bank coming your way?
[Wade] Cole, we have this thing called technology.
If you have a party, bring along the iPad.
If you don't have an iPad, bring along your phone.
Wheel out the TV, you can watch it at the beach.
[Cole] You can't use rabbit ears--
Timing, timing is everything.
[in Spanish] Things happen when they should.
Exactly when they're supposed to.
[in English] I've worked hard.
[in Spanish] I have worked hard
and made sacrifices…
[in English] A lot of sacrifices.
[in Spanish] …to get one shot.
[in English] The opportunity of a lifetime
When I compete for the Money in the Bank contract,
[crowd cheers, applauds]
Rey.
[in Spanish] I must tell you something.
[in English] I wanna tell you something.
[in Spanish] Thanks for believing in me.
[in English] I love you.
You, you inspire me.
[in Spanish] You inspire me.
[in English] And I'm fighting for you.
I'm fighting for mi gente, I'm fighting for mi familia,
I'm fighting for la raza!
[crowd cheers]
And for anyone and everyone in the WWE Universe who has a dream.
[in Spanish] One dream, this one!
["Welcome To LA" playing]
[Cole] Oh, here's one man I can guarantee you
is fighting for nobody but himself.
[Wade] Yeah!
He is fighting for the legions of fans around planet Earth
who are aboard the LA Knight bandwagon.
To be clear, I was the first one on board before anybody else,
including you, Michael Cole.
-[Cole] I'm not on it so… -[Wade] You're not welcome on it either.
You never will be on it.
The train left the station a long time ago, pal.
[Cole] What was that all about?
Escobar goes after Knight.
They've got a one-on-one match tonight, but Knight went right after Rey Mysterio.
Why the hell did he do that?
[Wade] LA Knight came out to make a statement,
but it looks like it's backfiring, Cole.
[Cole] Rey went for the 619.
LA Knight looks to regroup.
We're going to have a match with Knight and Escobar when we return to SmackDown.
Two of the men who will be involved
in the Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match
two weeks from tomorrow at the O2 in London.
[Wade] Good chance to build a little momentum for two Superstars
who will be competing in the Men's Money in the Bank Matchup.
[Cole] Santos Escobar entering
his first Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match qualifying
with a win over Mustafa Ali.
LA Knight qualifying for
his first Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match
beating Montez Ford of The Street Profits.
Escobar takes out LA Knight.
[Wade] All LA Knight in early goings of this one,
but the wherewithal, the resolve of Santos Escobar is something to behold.
[Cole] The passionate, competitive Santos Escobar launched up
to the apron by the uber-confident LA Knight.
Escobar, crossbody, lateral press for the win.
Kickout by Knight.
[Wade] Knight at the moment having no answer for those lucha skills
of the Emperor of Lucha Libre.
[Cole] Both these men understand what's at stake two weeks from tomorrow.
You win the Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match,
you have an opportunity to cash in anytime you want
in a World Championship on any brand.
Change your career, your entire life.
LA Knight with a slam to Escobar.
[Wade] Completely changed the outlook of this matchup in one fell swoop.
[crowd] LA! Knight! Yeah!
[Cole] Dropping the Big Elbow to Escobar.
Cover now by Knight. Hook of the leg.
Santos kicks out at two.
[Wade] Momentum is a real thing in this industry, Cole,
and it has to be said, LA Knight may have more momentum
than anybody in the entire industry right now.
That bodes well for two weeks tomorrow at the O2 Arena at Money in the Bank.
[Cole] As you're well aware, momentum can come few and far between in this business.
[Wade] It can leave you real fast. Trust me.
I'm well aware of that too.
[Cole] Escobar now, LA Knight in trouble
or is it Escobar who's in trouble on LA Knight's shoulders?
Roll through, LA Knight pins him, grabs the ropes.
Kickout by Escobar, turns things around.
-And steals the win! -[bell rings]
[Rome] Here is your winner, Santos Escobar!
[Cole] Momentum, as you mentioned, a very important thing, Wade.
[Wade] Santos Escobar knows every dirty trick in the book.
Some of them he invented and he knows the reversals too,
getting himself a great win against "The Megastar" LA Knight.
But here's the thing, Cole.
[Cole] Oh!
The mega sore loser LA Knight who assaults Escobar from behind.
[Wade] No, no, no. This is a rival for the big one.
Okay, LA Knight.
Oh, here we go.
[Cole] Rey Mysterio coming down
to make sure Knight doesn't do any more damage.
[Wade] Massive win for Escobar tonight, build the momentum.
What's important, though, is what happens two weeks tomorrow
in the Money in the Bank Match.
LA Knight grabs that briefcase,
all memories of what happened this evening completely disappears.
The big one is on the horizon.
A bunch of BS is what that is.
[Cole] Coming up next.
It is decision time.
Is he in or is he out?
Does Jey Uso remain with Roman in The Bloodline or not?
Uso's decision is next on SmackDown.
Jey Uso, his decision expected on whether or not he will stay
in The Bloodline here tonight on Friday Night SmackDown.
Jey expecting to make the decision.
[crowd chants] Ucey!
[Cole] Expected to make his decision now.
["Head of the Table" playing]
[crowd cheers]
[Cole] He continues to climb to the upper echelons
of championship reigns in WWE history.
Tonight marks 1,020 days as champion.
Next on the list, the Hall of Famer Pedro Morales
who Roman Reigns will tie next Friday Night.
Tonight, Friday Night SmackDown on Fox is sponsored by Progressive Insurance.
Save when you bundle auto, home, or motorcycle insurance.
For nearly three years,
Roman Reigns has won each and every battle,
but tonight, Roman Reigns could face a loss
in his most important battle, keeping his family together.
[Rome] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome special counsel,
"The Wiseman" Paul Heyman, Solo Sikoa,
and the Undisputed
WWE Universal Champion,
Roman Reigns!
[crowd cheers]
[Cole] Will The Bloodline remain as we know it
or will yet another splinter fall away?
[Wade] I'm looking at the body language, Cole.
Roman looks calm.
He looks collected. He looks serene.
He looks every inch the Tribal Chief in control of his kingdom.
[crowd cheers]
[Cole] But confidence can also destroy you.
[Wade] I don't know if anything can destroy what Roman Reigns has built.
[Cole] Will the Right Hand Man stay in the fold
or will Jey Uso walk away?
We find out live, next.
Next week on Friday Night SmackDown at the Cajundome
here on Fox WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Unification Match,
Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler
versus the NXT Tag Champs, Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn next week.
[Wade] And it took Cameron Grimes just four seconds
to defeat Baron Corbin several weeks ago.
Corbin has been on the warpath ever since.
Now he gets the chance for redemption.
Corbin-Grimes, one-on-one next week on SmackDown.
Iyo Sky accepted the matchup for Bayley, so if Shotzi wins,
she replaces Bayley in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
Huge stakes.
Next week right here on Friday Night SmackDown.
Meanwhile, the entire landscape of SmackDown can change right now.
Roman Reigns in the ring awaiting the decision of his cousin Jey Uso.
Lexington, Kentucky.
[crowd cheering]
Acknowledge me.
[crowd cheers]
["Done With That" playing] ♪ Usos! ♪
[Cole] A compelling argument can be made, Wade.
No matter which way Jey Uso decides to go,
stay with The Bloodline, stay with Roman Reigns,
or branch out with your brother Jimmy on your own.
But what does Jey Uso do?
He lets Roman Reigns know right now.
[Wade] It's an easy decision, Jey,
if you take the emotion out of it.
Jey Uso has always been an emotional hothead.
Now it is the time to be calm, collected, and most of all, smart.
♪ Let's go, Uce ♪
♪ Down since day one ish ♪
[crowd cheers]
[Heyman talking indistinctly]
[crowd chants] Uso!
I know what they want.
They want answers, Jey.
What's it going to be?
Are you in or are you out?
[crowd cheers]
[crowd chants] Uso!
You tell me, uce.
Hey, it's either going to be him or it's me.
All right. Listen.
When you're Tribal Chief,
you can pick anyone you want to be to be your Wiseman.
This is my Wiseman.
He's not The Bloodline's Wiseman. He's not Jey's Wiseman.
He's not Jimmy's. No, he's my Wiseman.
He's here to help me as I lead.
That's what you don't understand.
I was only meant to get us to the promised land.
You're meant to keep us here.
[crowd yells] What?
[Reigns] You understand?
You're meant to keep us here.
You're meant to keep us at the top of the mountain.
[crowd yells] What?
Wiseman said that we start grooming you, but no, no, no,
we've been grooming you for over three years now.
[crowd yells] What?
Three years now of hard work and equity into you.
Why do you think you're the Right Hand Man?
Why do you think we put you in a position to become "The Main Event" Jey Uso?
[crowd yells] What?
Because you're meant to lead.
Just not yet.
So the problem isn't the Wiseman, and I told you this before,
the problem…
is your brother.
I know. I've been with you my whole lives, you're inseparable.
That's what it is.
You're twins, but you have to understand--
[Jimmy] Yo, yo.
[crowd cheers]
The problem is not your brother, Jey.
The problem is our cousin.
[crowd cheering]
Yeah. Let's get right to it.
Let's get right to it, uce.
You say you a leader and you say he's grooming you,
but in reality, he's using you, bro.
Yeah.
Look at me.
You actually believe this garbage that is coming out of his mouth?
Look at me, uce.
You believe this… over me?
[crowd chants] Uso!
[Reigns] Listen to them.
They weren't doing this ten years ago.
Hell, it took ten years just to get y'all in WrestleMania.
[crowd exclaims, boos]
And since you've been with me,
you've main evented every single one.
He's an anchor. I'm the wings.
I lift you up. He drags you down.
You have a great future in front of you.
I told you, you're the next in line.
You're the successor, you're the next Tribal Chief,
and guess what?
You can't be a Tribal Chief and a twin at the same time.
[crowd booing]
Go ahead, let him say, let him plead to you. Let him beg you.
Let him give you that brother love,
but hey, I could put on a mask too, you know what I'm saying?
But the reality is…
Actually, Wiseman.
I love you, my Tribal Chief. Yes, my Tribal Chief?
When we named Jey the Right Hand Man,
who was the only one that had a problem with it?
[inaudible]
It wasn't the Wiseman, it was his suggestion.
[Heyman] I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry.
[crowd chanting] Uso!
Is that true?
Hey, look at me, is it true?
It's true, man.
Wait, wait, wait. Wait a minute.
So this whole damn time, you've been doubting me?
-I never doubted you, I was looking-- -No, no!
I expect that from him, but not you.
Let me guess, let me guess.
Because you know what's best for both of us, right?
Big brother, right?
"Listen to your older brother, Joshua. That's your older brother, Joshua."
That's all I heard growing up.
You and me.
You know what? Me and you been competing against him,
when in all reality, I've been trying to keep up with your ass.
Mister, Mister…
Mister Prom Prince right here!
Mister Prom King right here.
Huh? Huh?
Mister Player of the Year, Mister Most Likely to Succeed.
Yeah! Hey! Hey, hey, hey! Guess what?
A blessing happened in disguise. You got hurt, I stepped up.
I main evented SmackDown, I main evented pay-per-views,
I main evented WrestleMania!
You know why? They know us now.
I'm the "Right Hand Man," "Main Event" Jey Uso
and it's all because of him.
[crowd booing]
So guess what?
You out!
And I'm out too.
-[crowd roars] -[Cole] Oh, my God!
Solo stunned!
By both Usos!
You don't need me?! You don't need me?!
[crowd roars]
[Cole] The Bloodline is dead as we know it!
Roman's empire has crumbled!
Et tu, Jey? re has crumbled!