1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:04,404 [WWE signature intro playing] 2 00:00:04,471 --> 00:00:05,805 [John Cena] Then… 3 00:00:07,173 --> 00:00:08,141 [Ric Flair] Woo! 4 00:00:08,208 --> 00:00:10,944 [The Rock] If you smell! 5 00:00:11,011 --> 00:00:12,078 [Cena] Now… 6 00:00:12,145 --> 00:00:14,114 [Reigns] Acknowledge me. 7 00:00:14,881 --> 00:00:17,317 -♪ The king of kings ♪ -♪ You can't see me ♪ 8 00:00:17,384 --> 00:00:18,518 [Cena] Forever… 9 00:00:23,123 --> 00:00:24,124 Together. 10 00:00:29,195 --> 00:00:31,798 -["Done With That" playing] -♪ Usos! ♪ 11 00:00:31,865 --> 00:00:36,936 [Cole] Will Jey fall in line and stay loyal to the Tribal Chief? 12 00:00:40,006 --> 00:00:42,709 [Jey] I let a lot of things slide, right, 13 00:00:43,877 --> 00:00:48,448 but stabbing our big brother in the back is something you don't do, Solo. 14 00:00:50,483 --> 00:00:52,519 You got this all wrong, and here's why. 15 00:00:52,585 --> 00:00:56,256 This is all Jimmy's fault 16 00:00:56,322 --> 00:01:00,894 because Jimmy made up his own mind, 17 00:01:00,960 --> 00:01:04,297 and not just for himself. 18 00:01:05,098 --> 00:01:09,636 Jimmy made up his mind for you. 19 00:01:10,437 --> 00:01:12,572 No disrespect towards Jimmy, 20 00:01:12,639 --> 00:01:14,774 but Jimmy's always resented you, 21 00:01:14,841 --> 00:01:17,043 and you want to know why Jimmy always resented you? 22 00:01:17,110 --> 00:01:20,280 Because Jimmy is in on something that you're not. 23 00:01:20,880 --> 00:01:25,685 Jimmy's in on the fact that "The Tribal Chief" Roman Reigns 24 00:01:26,986 --> 00:01:29,823 wants to groom you 25 00:01:29,889 --> 00:01:34,527 to be the next Tribal Chief. 26 00:01:36,629 --> 00:01:38,965 And I'm going to prove the truth to you. 27 00:01:39,032 --> 00:01:44,204 Tonight, you bring gold back to The Bloodline 28 00:01:44,270 --> 00:01:49,609 because tonight, Jey Uso will defeat Austin Theory 29 00:01:49,676 --> 00:01:53,613 for the United States Championship. 30 00:01:53,680 --> 00:01:58,952 But I need your answer… now. 31 00:02:02,722 --> 00:02:04,057 Hey, I'll get back to you on that. 32 00:02:05,692 --> 00:02:09,128 [crowd cheering] 33 00:02:10,497 --> 00:02:11,865 You got me. 34 00:02:11,931 --> 00:02:13,299 That was really slick. 35 00:02:13,366 --> 00:02:14,767 You left me hanging. 36 00:02:14,834 --> 00:02:16,669 Hey, it's a cliffhanger. 37 00:02:16,736 --> 00:02:18,438 It makes for good television. 38 00:02:19,706 --> 00:02:23,710 I might be the new United States Champion, "Main Event" Jey Uso. 39 00:02:24,377 --> 00:02:27,147 Yes, count me in, but, OG. 40 00:02:27,981 --> 00:02:29,649 I don't know why you so happy, 41 00:02:30,216 --> 00:02:32,652 'cause if I'm in The Bloodline… 42 00:02:35,054 --> 00:02:36,789 that means you out The Bloodline. 43 00:02:36,856 --> 00:02:39,092 [crowd gasps] 44 00:02:41,561 --> 00:02:44,397 [Cole] Time for our main event for the United States Championship, 45 00:02:44,464 --> 00:02:47,100 and also we're finally going to get a decision. 46 00:02:47,167 --> 00:02:51,704 Is Jey Uso in or is he out of The Bloodline? 47 00:02:52,505 --> 00:02:55,375 Kick by Jey. Down goes the champ, and the referee knocked down as well. 48 00:02:55,441 --> 00:02:57,610 Uso Splash. 49 00:02:57,677 --> 00:02:59,078 [Wade] Jey's got this won. 50 00:02:59,145 --> 00:03:01,114 [crowd] One, two, three. 51 00:03:01,180 --> 00:03:03,116 [Cole] He should have won the title, but the official 52 00:03:03,183 --> 00:03:04,517 was knocked out of the ring. 53 00:03:04,584 --> 00:03:06,586 Oh, now look who's here. 54 00:03:06,653 --> 00:03:10,356 Austin Theory's new running buddies, Pretty Deadly. 55 00:03:11,191 --> 00:03:13,159 Jimmy Uso! Jimmy's here! 56 00:03:15,528 --> 00:03:18,531 Jimmy Uso coming to the aid of his brother Jey, 57 00:03:18,598 --> 00:03:22,735 and now Solo Sikoa blindsiding his older brother. 58 00:03:24,137 --> 00:03:25,538 Going for the Spike. 59 00:03:25,605 --> 00:03:27,974 -[grunts] -Jey saving Jimmy. 60 00:03:28,041 --> 00:03:30,910 [dramatic music playing] 61 00:03:30,977 --> 00:03:33,112 Superkick, Jimmy to Jey. 62 00:03:33,179 --> 00:03:35,381 -[Cole] He didn't mean that. -[Wade] Are you sure? 63 00:03:36,249 --> 00:03:37,884 [Cole] Jimmy taking out Solo. 64 00:03:38,418 --> 00:03:39,719 Theory back into the ring. 65 00:03:39,786 --> 00:03:43,256 Austin Theory's going to steal it again. 66 00:03:44,390 --> 00:03:46,492 -[bell ringing] -[Wade] Nice job, Jimmy Uso. 67 00:03:55,068 --> 00:03:56,903 Come on, man. I didn't mean to kick you, uce. 68 00:03:56,970 --> 00:03:58,404 I was just trying to help you out, bro. 69 00:03:59,205 --> 00:04:02,508 [Cole] Jey Uso still has yet to make a decision. 70 00:04:03,710 --> 00:04:08,181 Will Jey Uso stay with Roman Reigns and The Bloodline 71 00:04:08,248 --> 00:04:10,750 or will he leave for his brother Jimmy? 72 00:04:10,817 --> 00:04:13,152 -What's the problem? -Call Roman Reigns. 73 00:04:21,394 --> 00:04:24,130 Welcome to Friday Night SmackDown. 74 00:04:24,197 --> 00:04:26,132 The Bloodline is arriving now to the arena, 75 00:04:26,199 --> 00:04:27,700 and we're hopefully gonna get some answers 76 00:04:27,767 --> 00:04:29,902 to the question that's been on everybody's mind. 77 00:04:29,969 --> 00:04:33,539 Will Jey Uso fall in line? 78 00:04:38,344 --> 00:04:42,749 [crowd cheers, boos] 79 00:04:43,516 --> 00:04:45,218 Excuse me, Roman. 80 00:04:45,284 --> 00:04:47,453 -Can you update on Jey's-- -Wiseman, your girlfriend's here. 81 00:04:49,455 --> 00:04:51,591 Can you give us any update on where Jey Uso stands 82 00:04:51,658 --> 00:04:52,592 within the Bloodline? 83 00:04:57,697 --> 00:04:59,565 [inhales, sighs] 84 00:05:05,571 --> 00:05:07,473 ["Nobody Better Than Me" playing] 85 00:05:07,540 --> 00:05:10,977 [Cole] Tonight is the moment of truth for Roman Reigns' cousin Jey Uso. 86 00:05:11,044 --> 00:05:12,912 Is he in, or is he out? 87 00:05:12,979 --> 00:05:18,017 Will Jey Uso fall in line and pledge his allegiance to The Bloodline? 88 00:05:18,084 --> 00:05:19,986 Live, tonight. 89 00:05:23,256 --> 00:05:27,327 This is Friday Night SmackDown on Fox sponsored tonight by Progressive, 90 00:05:27,393 --> 00:05:31,731 a triple threat of protection, with home, auto, and more. 91 00:05:32,532 --> 00:05:35,635 ["Bring The Swag" playing] 92 00:05:35,702 --> 00:05:38,371 [cheering] 93 00:05:43,976 --> 00:05:46,512 ♪ I bring the swag like nobody can ♪ 94 00:05:46,579 --> 00:05:49,115 ♪ Don't mean to brag What about it, yeah ♪ 95 00:05:49,982 --> 00:05:52,118 ♪ I bring the swag like nobody can ♪ 96 00:05:52,185 --> 00:05:54,387 ♪ It's in the bag, man, I got it, yeah ♪ 97 00:05:55,555 --> 00:05:58,057 Let's go! 98 00:05:58,124 --> 00:05:58,958 [bell rings] 99 00:05:59,025 --> 00:06:05,298 [Rome] The following is the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships 100 00:06:05,365 --> 00:06:10,903 Number One Contender Gauntlet Match. 101 00:06:10,970 --> 00:06:14,407 Making their way to the ring, at a combined weight of 492 pounds, 102 00:06:14,474 --> 00:06:19,879 Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins, The Street Profits! 103 00:06:19,946 --> 00:06:22,682 [Cole] Meanwhile, other teams involved in this Gauntlet Match 104 00:06:22,749 --> 00:06:24,317 surrounding the ring here tonight. 105 00:06:24,383 --> 00:06:25,785 Wade, it's simple. 106 00:06:25,852 --> 00:06:30,757 The winning team stays in the match and faces a randomly selected team next. 107 00:06:30,823 --> 00:06:35,762 The one team that remains in the end meet Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn 108 00:06:35,828 --> 00:06:39,665 two weeks from tonight in London, England, for the Undisputed Tag Titles. 109 00:06:39,732 --> 00:06:41,667 [Wade] Talking about keeping it simple 110 00:06:41,734 --> 00:06:44,203 in a matchup of this type, a Gauntlet Match, 111 00:06:44,270 --> 00:06:50,676 the worst place you can be is pick one and pick two, so Street Profits are now-- 112 00:06:50,743 --> 00:06:54,981 ["Bring The Fire" playing] 113 00:06:55,047 --> 00:06:59,018 [Cole] And it's Fight Night times five! 114 00:06:59,085 --> 00:07:01,220 Because that's how many teams you have to beat. 115 00:07:01,287 --> 00:07:02,989 [crowd cheers] 116 00:07:04,490 --> 00:07:09,328 [Rome] And their opponents, representing The Brawling Brutes, 117 00:07:09,395 --> 00:07:14,300 Ridge Holland and Sheamus! 118 00:07:14,367 --> 00:07:16,869 [Cole] Wade, we start off our Gauntlet Match here tonight 119 00:07:16,936 --> 00:07:20,907 with The Street Profits, three-time Tag Team Champions. 120 00:07:20,973 --> 00:07:24,977 They've won the Raw, SmackDown, and NXT tag titles in their careers. 121 00:07:25,044 --> 00:07:28,347 Meanwhile, Sheamus is a five-time Tag Team Champion. 122 00:07:28,414 --> 00:07:31,751 However, his partner, Ridge Holland from The Brawling Brutes, 123 00:07:31,818 --> 00:07:34,253 has never won tag team gold. 124 00:07:34,320 --> 00:07:36,789 [Wade] As we see the current Tag Champs, 125 00:07:36,856 --> 00:07:40,293 KO and Sami Zayn keeping a close eye on proceedings. 126 00:07:40,359 --> 00:07:42,862 They, of course, will be facing the winners 127 00:07:42,929 --> 00:07:45,198 of this Gauntlet Matchup for the gold. 128 00:07:45,264 --> 00:07:46,933 [bell rings] 129 00:07:46,999 --> 00:07:49,535 [Cole] The Brawling Brutes' Sheamus will start things off 130 00:07:49,602 --> 00:07:51,637 against Montez Ford of The Street Profits. 131 00:07:51,704 --> 00:07:54,774 Of course, these two teams start as a disadvantage 132 00:07:54,841 --> 00:07:57,410 because they will actually have to run the entire Gauntlet 133 00:07:57,477 --> 00:07:59,812 if they want to become the Number One Contenders tonight. 134 00:07:59,879 --> 00:08:01,948 [wade] By running the entire gauntlet, 135 00:08:02,014 --> 00:08:08,287 that literally means beating five fresh-as-a-daisy tag teams consecutively 136 00:08:08,354 --> 00:08:09,522 in this matchup. 137 00:08:09,589 --> 00:08:12,291 I'm not going to say it's impossible, but it's the next thing. 138 00:08:12,959 --> 00:08:18,531 [Cole] The undeniable athleticism and charisma of Montez Ford 139 00:08:18,598 --> 00:08:20,366 on display here tonight. 140 00:08:20,433 --> 00:08:22,468 [Wade] There's a very good reason why The Street Profits 141 00:08:22,535 --> 00:08:26,639 were the number one tag team in the most recent WWE draft. 142 00:08:26,706 --> 00:08:28,674 Now they get a chance to back that up 143 00:08:28,741 --> 00:08:31,911 and become Number One Contenders for tag gold. 144 00:08:31,978 --> 00:08:33,813 [Cole] If you're Montez Ford, would your strategy be 145 00:08:33,880 --> 00:08:35,448 to get into a chop-fest with Sheamus? 146 00:08:35,515 --> 00:08:36,582 [Wade] Absolutely not. 147 00:08:36,649 --> 00:08:38,518 It would be to antagonize Sheamus, 148 00:08:38,584 --> 00:08:42,989 and use my superior athleticism to duck and weave. 149 00:08:43,055 --> 00:08:45,825 [Cole] Off the Irish Curse Backbreaker, here comes the man 150 00:08:45,892 --> 00:08:47,760 that Sheamus calls "The Fridge," 151 00:08:47,827 --> 00:08:51,831 Ridge "The Fridge" Holland, as Montez Ford tries to fight back 152 00:08:51,898 --> 00:08:53,366 against the powerhouse. 153 00:08:53,432 --> 00:08:57,270 [Wade] England's number one bruiser, the rugby league bad boy. 154 00:08:57,336 --> 00:08:59,005 [Cole] Look at the power of Ridge Holland. 155 00:09:00,673 --> 00:09:02,508 And now a nice suplex delivered to Ford. 156 00:09:02,575 --> 00:09:05,678 [Wade] You just see the growing confidence of Ridge Holland 157 00:09:05,745 --> 00:09:08,314 under that mentorship of Sheamus. 158 00:09:08,381 --> 00:09:12,518 The vastly more experienced Sheamus really is rubbing off on Ridge now. 159 00:09:12,585 --> 00:09:16,055 [Cole] The Brawling Brutes, of course, this loyal band of brothers. 160 00:09:16,122 --> 00:09:17,456 Butch is part of the group as well. 161 00:09:17,523 --> 00:09:20,192 However, Butch has got other concerns on his mind, 162 00:09:20,259 --> 00:09:23,262 that's the Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match two weeks from tomorrow. 163 00:09:23,329 --> 00:09:26,766 [Wade] Absolutely, these boys want to be chasing gold on multiple fronts. 164 00:09:26,832 --> 00:09:29,802 [Cole] Oh, step-up enzuigiri by Ford drops Holland. 165 00:09:29,869 --> 00:09:35,374 Now can he make a tag to the powerhouse of the Profits in Angelo Dawkins? 166 00:09:36,576 --> 00:09:37,577 [grunts] 167 00:09:37,643 --> 00:09:40,546 All the other tag teams that will be involved in this matchup 168 00:09:40,613 --> 00:09:42,181 looking on from ringside. 169 00:09:42,248 --> 00:09:44,417 Dawkins with a right hand, but Holland caught him. 170 00:09:44,951 --> 00:09:46,686 [Wade] Dawkins a pure powerhouse, 171 00:09:46,752 --> 00:09:50,323 perhaps more of a match for the Brutes than Montez. 172 00:09:50,389 --> 00:09:52,425 Going nicely for the Street Profits now. 173 00:09:52,491 --> 00:09:55,561 [Cole] That Spinning Corkscrew Elbow from Dawkins. 174 00:09:55,628 --> 00:09:59,765 [Wade] Someone as big as Dawkins should not be able to move like he can. 175 00:10:00,833 --> 00:10:03,169 [Cole] Went for the double under hook. Ridge able to counter. 176 00:10:03,235 --> 00:10:04,870 Momentarily runs into a right hand by Dawk-- 177 00:10:04,937 --> 00:10:07,273 -[Cole] Headbutt by Holland. Tag. -[Wade] Tip of the cap. 178 00:10:07,340 --> 00:10:09,342 Just in the nick of time from the Yorkshireman. 179 00:10:10,176 --> 00:10:12,011 [Cole] "The Celtic Warrior" Sheamus is legal. 180 00:10:12,078 --> 00:10:15,381 Not sure Dawkins recognizes it until now! 181 00:10:15,448 --> 00:10:17,183 Cover by Sheamus 182 00:10:17,249 --> 00:10:19,885 off the Brogue and a win. 183 00:10:19,952 --> 00:10:22,622 [Rome] The Street Profits have been eliminated. 184 00:10:22,688 --> 00:10:24,490 [Cole] What a great move by Sheamus 185 00:10:24,557 --> 00:10:28,260 who will now advance in the Gauntlet Match to take on the Good Brothers. 186 00:10:28,327 --> 00:10:30,563 [Wade] Better keep your wits about you in a match like this. 187 00:10:30,630 --> 00:10:33,065 No breathing room whatsoever. 188 00:10:33,132 --> 00:10:37,236 [Cole] This is Big Luke Gallows of The O.C. Tag made. 189 00:10:37,303 --> 00:10:41,374 Here comes Karl Anderson, former Raw Tag Team Champions. 190 00:10:41,440 --> 00:10:44,844 Oh! Double team cover to win this thing. 191 00:10:44,910 --> 00:10:47,013 Hook of the leg. Sheamus kicks out. 192 00:10:47,079 --> 00:10:48,814 Gauntlet Match continues. 193 00:10:48,881 --> 00:10:51,183 Who'll be the Number One Contenders for tag gold? 194 00:10:54,453 --> 00:10:57,423 The Street Profits were eliminated by The Brawling Brutes 195 00:10:57,490 --> 00:11:00,526 who now head into the next matchup of this Gauntlet Match 196 00:11:00,593 --> 00:11:03,729 against The O.C., Anderson and Gallows. 197 00:11:03,796 --> 00:11:07,366 Whoever runs the gauntlet will face Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn 198 00:11:07,433 --> 00:11:11,203 for the Undisputed Tag Team titles two weeks from tonight 199 00:11:11,270 --> 00:11:13,005 in London at the O2 Arena. 200 00:11:13,673 --> 00:11:17,343 Big Doc Gallows with a slam now to Sheamus. 201 00:11:17,410 --> 00:11:18,811 Hook of the leg. Is it enough? 202 00:11:18,878 --> 00:11:20,646 A kickout at two. 203 00:11:20,713 --> 00:11:21,781 [indistinct talking] 204 00:11:21,847 --> 00:11:24,684 [Cole] There are the Tag Champs looking on. 205 00:11:24,750 --> 00:11:29,422 Who will they face two weeks from tonight on Friday Night SmackDown? 206 00:11:29,488 --> 00:11:31,524 [Wade] Well, right now, things are starting to look bleak 207 00:11:31,590 --> 00:11:33,125 for Sheamus and The Brawling Brutes. 208 00:11:33,192 --> 00:11:36,796 Just expelled a lot of energy already in this matchup 209 00:11:36,862 --> 00:11:39,965 and on the receiving end of a beatdown from The O.C. 210 00:11:40,032 --> 00:11:41,901 [Cole] Rake of the eyes by "Machine Gun" Anderson 211 00:11:41,967 --> 00:11:44,003 as Sheamus now sent to the ropes. 212 00:11:44,070 --> 00:11:48,207 The O.C., the only club that matters in control 213 00:11:48,274 --> 00:11:52,244 as the other teams will be involved in this Gauntlet Match look on. 214 00:11:52,311 --> 00:11:55,214 [Wade] Fight, win, drink beer, party. 215 00:11:55,281 --> 00:11:58,084 Very simple formula for The O.C. 216 00:11:58,150 --> 00:12:00,086 Lasted them a career thus far. 217 00:12:00,653 --> 00:12:03,456 [Cole] I'm surprised moments ago that we saw Kevin Owens actually 218 00:12:03,522 --> 00:12:05,758 in control of himself. 219 00:12:05,825 --> 00:12:07,226 Here's a cover by Anderson. 220 00:12:07,293 --> 00:12:08,527 And a kickout by Sheamus. 221 00:12:08,594 --> 00:12:12,031 -[Cole] Has been hotheaded as of late. -[Wade] A real powder keg. 222 00:12:12,098 --> 00:12:14,700 -[Wade] Doesn't take much to set KO off. -[Cole] Tag. 223 00:12:14,767 --> 00:12:18,337 [Wade] But I'm sure he's fully invested in this particular matchup 224 00:12:18,404 --> 00:12:21,107 knowing he and his partner, Sami Zayn, 225 00:12:21,173 --> 00:12:24,210 facing the winner two weeks' time in the O2 Arena. 226 00:12:24,276 --> 00:12:26,545 [Cole] Big Luke Gallows with the right hand to Sheamus. 227 00:12:28,013 --> 00:12:30,916 Again, in this Gauntlet Match, the two teams begin. 228 00:12:30,983 --> 00:12:32,118 If you win, you advance. 229 00:12:32,184 --> 00:12:34,787 The final team standing will get the opportunity 230 00:12:34,854 --> 00:12:37,156 at the tag titles in two weeks. 231 00:12:37,223 --> 00:12:38,858 [Wade] I'm not one to write Sheamus off, 232 00:12:38,924 --> 00:12:43,129 but right now he is offering very little resistance. 233 00:12:43,195 --> 00:12:46,365 Clearly worn out already in this matchup. 234 00:12:47,199 --> 00:12:48,300 [Cole] He needs to make a tag, 235 00:12:48,367 --> 00:12:49,935 Sheamus does, to his partner, Ridge Holland, 236 00:12:50,002 --> 00:12:54,073 as Gallows continues to wear the big Irishman down. 237 00:12:54,140 --> 00:12:57,042 [Wade] Reasonably fresh, less experienced Ridge 238 00:12:57,109 --> 00:13:00,179 on the outside desperate to get involved in this matchup. 239 00:13:00,246 --> 00:13:03,549 [Cole] Oh, the power of Sheamus. Nice slam and it creates space. 240 00:13:03,616 --> 00:13:07,820 Opportunity now to perhaps make a tag to his partner, Ridge Holland. 241 00:13:07,887 --> 00:13:09,488 [Wade] Doesn't Ridge know it. 242 00:13:09,555 --> 00:13:12,992 The Brawling Brutes know their opportunity is slipping away. 243 00:13:13,058 --> 00:13:16,862 But this tag could cause this matchup to do a 180. 244 00:13:16,929 --> 00:13:19,265 [Cole] Anderson not allowing Sheamus 245 00:13:19,331 --> 00:13:24,603 as he knocks Holland off the apron after the kick to the ribs of Sheamus. 246 00:13:24,670 --> 00:13:28,340 [Cole] Sheamus, though, from out of nowhere with a Brogue Kick! 247 00:13:28,407 --> 00:13:31,076 Anderson got overzealous and paid for it. 248 00:13:31,143 --> 00:13:34,446 -[crowd cheers] -[Rome] The O.C. has been eliminated. 249 00:13:35,047 --> 00:13:38,184 [Cole] The Brutes have knocked off the Profits and The O.C. 250 00:13:38,250 --> 00:13:44,256 Now, the LWO, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz Del Toro, 251 00:13:44,323 --> 00:13:48,194 will try to take out The Brawling Brutes as they drive Sheamus out of the ring. 252 00:13:48,260 --> 00:13:51,163 [Wade] Smartly not wasting any time whatsoever 253 00:13:51,230 --> 00:13:53,098 to get all over The Brawling Brutes. 254 00:13:53,165 --> 00:13:57,002 [Cole] Double team by the Latino World Order 255 00:13:57,069 --> 00:13:58,904 as they take out the Brutes. 256 00:13:58,971 --> 00:14:01,040 [Wade] Absolute daredevils. 257 00:14:01,106 --> 00:14:07,146 Call themselves the highflying hyenas, acrobats, and vicious with it. 258 00:14:07,213 --> 00:14:10,349 [Cole] This is Joaquin Wilde now heading up to the top rope. 259 00:14:11,050 --> 00:14:12,551 Measuring Sheamus. 260 00:14:13,252 --> 00:14:15,654 -[Cole] Wilde with a Missile Dropkick. -That's what we like to see! 261 00:14:15,721 --> 00:14:19,858 [Cole] Ambitious stylistic-- Tag made to Cruz Del Toro. 262 00:14:19,925 --> 00:14:22,127 Now, the double team by the LWO. 263 00:14:22,194 --> 00:14:25,564 [Wade] Talk about the LWO, Escobar and Vega already qualified 264 00:14:25,631 --> 00:14:28,234 for their Money in the Bank matches. 265 00:14:28,300 --> 00:14:30,135 [Cole] Nice Moonsault by Del Toro. 266 00:14:30,202 --> 00:14:33,005 [Cole] Cover to knock off the Brutes and a kickout at two. 267 00:14:33,072 --> 00:14:36,075 If you're just tuning in, this is a Gauntlet Match 268 00:14:36,141 --> 00:14:38,711 to determine who will face Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn 269 00:14:38,777 --> 00:14:40,579 for the Undisputed Tag Team titles 270 00:14:40,646 --> 00:14:43,148 two weeks from tonight on Friday Night SmackDown. 271 00:14:43,215 --> 00:14:44,316 Already, The Brawling Brutes 272 00:14:44,383 --> 00:14:46,452 have eliminated The Street Profits and The O.C., 273 00:14:46,518 --> 00:14:49,455 but now have their hands full with the LWO. 274 00:14:50,489 --> 00:14:54,994 [Wade] Sheamus has basically had to be a marathon man on his own at this point. 275 00:14:55,060 --> 00:14:58,464 [Cole] Step-up enzuigiri, but it drives Sheamus to his corner. 276 00:14:58,530 --> 00:15:00,499 Allows Ridge Holland to make a tag. 277 00:15:00,566 --> 00:15:03,636 [Wade] Not sure Cruz Del Toro had any clue about that. 278 00:15:03,702 --> 00:15:05,504 [Cole] Del Toro does now. 279 00:15:05,571 --> 00:15:06,972 Ridge Holland. 280 00:15:07,039 --> 00:15:08,507 Wilde off the top rope. 281 00:15:08,574 --> 00:15:10,009 Caught by Holland. 282 00:15:10,075 --> 00:15:11,844 Belly to belly. What a throw. 283 00:15:12,811 --> 00:15:15,381 [Wade] Ridge has had a nice breather on the outside 284 00:15:15,447 --> 00:15:17,016 and isn't he making it count. 285 00:15:17,082 --> 00:15:18,884 This is something Ridge has been working on. 286 00:15:18,951 --> 00:15:21,487 [Cole] Del Toro planted face-first. 287 00:15:21,553 --> 00:15:23,222 Cover for the Brutes. 288 00:15:23,289 --> 00:15:24,556 Who win again. 289 00:15:24,623 --> 00:15:27,126 [Rome] The LWO has been eliminated. 290 00:15:27,192 --> 00:15:30,362 --[Wade] Nice dominated DDT. -["Best of the Best" playing] 291 00:15:30,429 --> 00:15:31,497 [Cole] It's Hit Row's turn. 292 00:15:32,598 --> 00:15:34,266 [crowd cheers] 293 00:15:34,333 --> 00:15:35,501 Brogue Kick! 294 00:15:36,201 --> 00:15:38,704 Thanks for coming, Flop Dolla! 295 00:15:38,771 --> 00:15:40,506 Cover by Holland. 296 00:15:40,572 --> 00:15:43,409 -[Cole] The Brutes made quick work… -[Rome] Hit Row has been eliminated. 297 00:15:43,475 --> 00:15:47,746 -[Cole] …of Hit Row. -["On and On" playing] 298 00:15:48,480 --> 00:15:50,616 And the final team is Pretty Deadly. 299 00:15:51,917 --> 00:15:54,787 The Brutes look to go wire to wire. 300 00:15:54,853 --> 00:15:59,625 Pretty Deadly looks to qualify for a Tag Team Championship opportunity. 301 00:15:59,692 --> 00:16:04,396 The Gauntlet Match continues on Friday Night SmackDown. 302 00:16:04,463 --> 00:16:06,932 ♪ We are so pretty ♪ 303 00:16:09,101 --> 00:16:12,104 We are back to our final two teams in the Gauntlet Match 304 00:16:12,171 --> 00:16:14,373 to determine who faces Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens 305 00:16:14,440 --> 00:16:18,110 for the undisputed tag titles two weeks from tonight in London 306 00:16:18,177 --> 00:16:19,745 on Friday Night SmackDown. 307 00:16:19,812 --> 00:16:21,447 The Brutes looking to run the table. 308 00:16:21,513 --> 00:16:25,584 They've knocked off everybody, but now they take on Pretty Deadly. 309 00:16:25,651 --> 00:16:29,355 Very interesting moments during the commercial break, Wade. 310 00:16:29,421 --> 00:16:30,689 [Wade] Yes, absolutely. 311 00:16:30,756 --> 00:16:34,026 Ridge Holland making a tail towards Pretty Deadly. 312 00:16:34,093 --> 00:16:37,363 At the last second, Kit Wilson stepping out of the way. 313 00:16:37,429 --> 00:16:40,065 It has been one-way traffic ever since. 314 00:16:40,132 --> 00:16:42,501 Ridge on the receiving end of a real beating. 315 00:16:42,568 --> 00:16:45,304 [Cole] Kit Wilson, cover, and a kickout by Ridge. 316 00:16:46,472 --> 00:16:50,809 Pretty Deadly, former two-time NXT Tag Team Champions. 317 00:16:51,777 --> 00:16:54,146 As Sami and Kevin Owens look on. 318 00:16:54,213 --> 00:16:55,114 [crowd boos] 319 00:16:55,180 --> 00:17:00,919 Pretty Deadly claims they are hypoallergenic, masculine 320 00:17:01,487 --> 00:17:03,655 and telepathic communicators. 321 00:17:03,722 --> 00:17:08,193 [Wade] Well, they are very masculine. There's nothing wrong with androgyny. 322 00:17:08,260 --> 00:17:11,663 Don't let your toxic masculinity seep out of your pores, Michael Cole. 323 00:17:11,730 --> 00:17:15,401 -[Cole] You're putting words in my mouth. -[Wade] No, no, no. 324 00:17:15,467 --> 00:17:19,038 We have got a couple of killer queens in the ring right now, 325 00:17:19,104 --> 00:17:22,174 and they're guaranteed to blow your mind. 326 00:17:22,241 --> 00:17:25,110 [Cole] Here's Elton Prince who once took pride in being the face 327 00:17:25,177 --> 00:17:26,111 of a dating app. 328 00:17:26,178 --> 00:17:30,749 Oh, as Ridge was whipped hard into the corner by Mr. Prince. 329 00:17:32,317 --> 00:17:35,554 [Wade] Pretty and deadly, like the name says, Cole. 330 00:17:35,621 --> 00:17:36,922 Start paying attention. 331 00:17:37,656 --> 00:17:40,359 [Cole] They, Pretty Deadly, claims that we should change the name 332 00:17:40,426 --> 00:17:42,795 to Friday Night SnackDown. 333 00:17:42,861 --> 00:17:46,131 [Wade] Well, if they win the gold, if they win this gauntlet 334 00:17:46,198 --> 00:17:48,867 and go on and conquer the tag division, then yes, 335 00:17:48,934 --> 00:17:53,472 that will be an official application put in to Mr. Adam Pearce. 336 00:17:54,506 --> 00:17:56,942 [Cole] Mr. Prince continues to beat down Ridge Holland, 337 00:17:57,543 --> 00:17:59,878 Sheamus along with Butch looking on at ringside. 338 00:17:59,945 --> 00:18:02,514 Butch part of the Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match in two weeks. 339 00:18:02,581 --> 00:18:05,184 Cover and a kickout by Holland at two. 340 00:18:05,250 --> 00:18:08,187 [Wade] I'll give all the credit in the world to The Brawling Brutes 341 00:18:08,253 --> 00:18:11,323 for conquering four tag teams in a row to get to this point, 342 00:18:11,390 --> 00:18:13,859 but things surely go south here 343 00:18:13,926 --> 00:18:16,628 against a fresh and dangerous Pretty Deadly. 344 00:18:16,695 --> 00:18:19,798 [Cole] The Street Profits, The O.C., The LWO and Hit Row. 345 00:18:20,699 --> 00:18:25,771 [Wade] You deserve a prize for beating those four teams in a row. 346 00:18:25,838 --> 00:18:29,441 But if The Brawling Brutes cannot finish off Pretty Deadly, 347 00:18:29,508 --> 00:18:32,878 it has been a complete waste of their efforts. 348 00:18:32,945 --> 00:18:35,914 [Cole] Pretty Deadly did tell me earlier today that in their entire career, 349 00:18:35,981 --> 00:18:38,750 they are undefeated in Gauntlet Matches. 350 00:18:38,817 --> 00:18:40,919 [Wade] That is quite the claim. 351 00:18:40,986 --> 00:18:44,456 -[Cole] They've been in one. -[Wade] There you go. 100% track record. 352 00:18:44,523 --> 00:18:46,692 That in itself is impressive, Michael Cole. 353 00:18:47,860 --> 00:18:49,761 [Cole] Ridge trying to power out of the situation 354 00:18:49,828 --> 00:18:52,030 he finds himself in with Elton Prince. 355 00:18:55,033 --> 00:18:55,901 [grunts] 356 00:18:55,968 --> 00:18:59,738 [Wade] Ridge is hurting right now. That body is starting to shut down. 357 00:18:59,805 --> 00:19:02,074 [Cole] Prince right to the back of the knee. 358 00:19:02,140 --> 00:19:05,511 Pretty Deadly, of course, instrumental in last week's main event, 359 00:19:05,577 --> 00:19:07,980 Austin Theory versus Jey Uso. 360 00:19:08,046 --> 00:19:11,650 Pretty Deadly has become pretty close to the United States Champion, Mr. Theory. 361 00:19:11,717 --> 00:19:14,286 [Wade] Pretty Deadly have had a fair few run-ins with The Brawling Brutes 362 00:19:14,353 --> 00:19:15,521 over the past few weeks. 363 00:19:15,587 --> 00:19:17,990 There's certainly no love lost between these two teams. 364 00:19:18,056 --> 00:19:19,892 [Cole] Double team by Pretty Deadly. 365 00:19:21,093 --> 00:19:23,295 Ridge Holland drops to a knee. 366 00:19:24,796 --> 00:19:26,832 Pretty Deadly trying to double team Holland. 367 00:19:26,899 --> 00:19:30,302 I believe it's Pretty Deadly that's going to go for a ride! 368 00:19:30,369 --> 00:19:32,104 Can Holland make a tag to Sheamus? 369 00:19:35,941 --> 00:19:38,377 [Wade] Time to dig deep, Ridge "The Fridge." 370 00:19:38,443 --> 00:19:40,712 Now or never for The Brawling Brutes. 371 00:19:40,779 --> 00:19:43,448 Fingertips away from the Celtic Warrior. 372 00:19:43,515 --> 00:19:44,650 Can he make it? 373 00:19:45,717 --> 00:19:49,354 -He does! Here comes Sheamus! -[crowd cheers] 374 00:19:54,126 --> 00:19:55,994 Sheamus on fire. 375 00:19:57,863 --> 00:19:59,431 Irish Curse Backbreaker! 376 00:20:01,633 --> 00:20:02,901 One to Prince. 377 00:20:06,872 --> 00:20:08,674 And a Rolling Senton. 378 00:20:08,740 --> 00:20:12,077 [Wade] I don't know if Sheamus is on his third or fourth wind at this point, 379 00:20:12,144 --> 00:20:14,179 but it's proving highly effective. 380 00:20:14,246 --> 00:20:16,481 [Cole] Well, The Brawling Brutes started this Gauntlet Match. 381 00:20:16,548 --> 00:20:19,184 They've been in this match a little over 20 minutes 382 00:20:19,251 --> 00:20:23,155 as Sheamus looks to run the table and take out Pretty Deadly 383 00:20:23,222 --> 00:20:26,225 to earn a Tag Team Championship opportunity. 384 00:20:26,291 --> 00:20:31,029 [crowd cheering] 385 00:20:31,096 --> 00:20:33,131 [crowd grunting rhythmically] 386 00:20:34,433 --> 00:20:37,202 Went for the Brogue Kick. Wilson able to duck underneath. 387 00:20:37,269 --> 00:20:39,838 [Wade] Just a real too fresh, is Kit Wilson. 388 00:20:39,905 --> 00:20:42,374 [Cole] Went for the Swinging Neckbreaker. Sheamus, though. 389 00:20:42,441 --> 00:20:44,009 Alabama Slam. 390 00:20:44,076 --> 00:20:46,144 Cover, hook of the leg. 391 00:20:46,211 --> 00:20:48,280 Prince has got to save the matchup. 392 00:20:48,347 --> 00:20:52,718 [Wade] Tag team ingenuity from Pretty Deadly, 393 00:20:52,784 --> 00:20:55,387 but that was just brute force from Ridge "The Fridge." 394 00:20:55,454 --> 00:20:58,857 [Cole] Yes, Ridge "The Fridge" just driving Prince outside the ring. 395 00:20:58,924 --> 00:21:01,660 Ridge, though, driven into the steel steps in the ringpost. 396 00:21:02,694 --> 00:21:04,963 [Wade] Smashing his own arm in the process. 397 00:21:06,231 --> 00:21:08,367 [Cole] Holland again into the post as well. 398 00:21:08,433 --> 00:21:09,534 Sheamus now. 399 00:21:10,469 --> 00:21:12,237 Kit Wilson trying to escape. 400 00:21:12,304 --> 00:21:14,339 Manages to at least make it under the bottom rope 401 00:21:14,406 --> 00:21:16,742 out to the apron, but I'm not sure he wants to be there. 402 00:21:16,808 --> 00:21:20,679 [Wade] Out of the frying pan and into the fire for Kit Wilson. 403 00:21:20,746 --> 00:21:23,048 [Cole] Sheamus with a big smile on his face. 404 00:21:25,183 --> 00:21:26,652 Elton Prince. 405 00:21:26,718 --> 00:21:29,388 [crowd cheering] 406 00:21:29,454 --> 00:21:34,660 How about a little two-for-one on the 10 Beats of the Bodhrán? 407 00:21:34,726 --> 00:21:40,666 [crowd] Four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten 408 00:21:40,732 --> 00:21:47,673 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 409 00:21:47,739 --> 00:21:53,578 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27… 410 00:21:53,645 --> 00:21:55,113 [crowd cheers] 411 00:21:55,180 --> 00:21:56,848 [Cole] Well, I'm out of breath! 412 00:21:57,649 --> 00:22:00,752 Thirty Beats of the Bodhrán! 413 00:22:00,819 --> 00:22:02,421 [Wade] There's just no need for it, Michael. 414 00:22:02,487 --> 00:22:03,322 He's going for more. 415 00:22:04,056 --> 00:22:06,058 -[Wade] Oh, no. -[Cole] He's going for more than that. 416 00:22:06,124 --> 00:22:07,426 [Wade] Celtic Cross. 417 00:22:08,860 --> 00:22:11,129 [Cole] Tag made. Sheamus doesn't realize it. 418 00:22:11,897 --> 00:22:16,001 Prince is legal. Celtic Cross to Wilson. 419 00:22:16,068 --> 00:22:17,703 Wilson's not legal, though. 420 00:22:17,769 --> 00:22:20,872 Elton Prince with a leg drop off the top rope. 421 00:22:20,939 --> 00:22:22,474 Cover by Prince. 422 00:22:22,541 --> 00:22:24,643 -Pretty Deadly steals one! -[bell rings] 423 00:22:24,710 --> 00:22:26,445 They're the Number One Contenders! 424 00:22:27,646 --> 00:22:32,451 [Rome] Here are your winners, Pretty Deadly! 425 00:22:32,517 --> 00:22:34,653 [Wade] Oh, yes, Michael Cole. 426 00:22:34,720 --> 00:22:39,558 2023 is not going to be a hot boy summer, 427 00:22:39,624 --> 00:22:42,394 it's going to be a "Yes, boy!" summer. 428 00:22:43,595 --> 00:22:50,369 [Cole] Well, in two weeks from tonight at the O2 in London, England, sold out, 429 00:22:50,435 --> 00:22:54,573 Pretty Deadly take on Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn 430 00:22:54,639 --> 00:22:58,710 for the WWE's Undisputed Tag Team titles. 431 00:23:01,546 --> 00:23:05,951 [Wade] Still to come tonight, the arrogant Aussie 432 00:23:06,017 --> 00:23:10,255 meets the 14-time World Champion, Charlotte Flair. 433 00:23:10,322 --> 00:23:15,060 The Grayson Waller Effect comes later on tonight on SmackDown. 434 00:23:15,127 --> 00:23:20,065 [Cole] And the question is, will Jey Uso fall in line? 435 00:23:20,132 --> 00:23:22,968 It is put up or shut up time for Jey. 436 00:23:23,034 --> 00:23:24,936 Will he stay in The Bloodline? 437 00:23:25,003 --> 00:23:27,439 We'll find out live tonight on Fox. 438 00:23:32,244 --> 00:23:36,014 Tonight, Friday Night SmackDown on Fox is sponsored by Progressive Insurance. 439 00:23:36,081 --> 00:23:39,951 Save when you bundle auto, home, or motorcycle insurance. 440 00:23:40,619 --> 00:23:43,755 [Wade] If you're done flapping your gums, Michael Cole, 441 00:23:43,822 --> 00:23:48,560 we are having ourselves a little celebration here on SmackDown 442 00:23:48,627 --> 00:23:52,397 because we got a couple of rum tum tuggers in the ring right now 443 00:23:52,464 --> 00:23:54,933 celebrating the fact that they are-- Wait a second. 444 00:23:55,000 --> 00:23:56,368 Come on. 445 00:23:56,435 --> 00:23:58,837 ["Worlds Apart" playing] 446 00:24:04,276 --> 00:24:05,844 [Cole] The Tag Champs. 447 00:24:15,454 --> 00:24:20,525 [crowd humming "Worlds Apart"] 448 00:24:34,973 --> 00:24:36,641 Thank you very much for that. 449 00:24:36,708 --> 00:24:40,545 [crowd cheers] 450 00:24:40,612 --> 00:24:45,183 I do feel like some congratulations are owed to Pretty Deadly. 451 00:24:45,250 --> 00:24:47,219 -Thank you! Thank you! -[crowd boos] 452 00:24:47,285 --> 00:24:49,754 [laughs] No, hang on a second. 453 00:24:49,821 --> 00:24:52,324 Look, I'll be honest, I didn't expect you to win. 454 00:24:53,258 --> 00:24:58,730 I don't think anybody expected you to win and you won. 455 00:25:00,265 --> 00:25:06,571 However, you won about five minutes ago and you're still in that ring celebrating, 456 00:25:06,638 --> 00:25:11,676 so by my calculations, you've overstayed your welcome by about five minutes. 457 00:25:11,743 --> 00:25:14,579 [crowd cheers] 458 00:25:14,646 --> 00:25:17,148 I think I speak for everybody when I say… 459 00:25:17,883 --> 00:25:21,653 maybe just get the hell out of here already, would you? 460 00:25:21,720 --> 00:25:24,322 [crowd cheers] 461 00:25:25,957 --> 00:25:28,827 Wow. Hey, that was really cute. 462 00:25:28,894 --> 00:25:30,896 -That was cute. -Thank you for all of that. 463 00:25:31,496 --> 00:25:36,334 I've got a good question, though, because we just beat five teams 464 00:25:36,401 --> 00:25:38,937 and yet somehow our hair is drier 465 00:25:39,004 --> 00:25:41,640 and looks better than that mess of a man right there. 466 00:25:41,706 --> 00:25:44,476 -[laughs] -What is that? 467 00:25:45,410 --> 00:25:46,511 What is that? 468 00:25:46,578 --> 00:25:51,116 How dare you come out and interrupt Pretty Deadly. 469 00:25:51,182 --> 00:25:53,184 -Yes, boy! -The Killer Queens. 470 00:25:53,251 --> 00:25:54,252 Yes, boy! 471 00:25:54,319 --> 00:25:56,621 -The Dandy Highwaymen. -Yes, boy! 472 00:25:56,688 --> 00:25:58,657 -The Brothers In Garms. -Yes, boy. 473 00:25:58,723 --> 00:26:01,259 And the two tastiest snacks. 474 00:26:01,326 --> 00:26:02,861 -Yes, boy. -[munches] 475 00:26:03,962 --> 00:26:05,697 Look, hey. 476 00:26:05,764 --> 00:26:07,265 Let's cut to the chase. 477 00:26:07,332 --> 00:26:09,301 You said we're out here five minutes too long. 478 00:26:09,367 --> 00:26:10,368 Well, guess what? 479 00:26:10,435 --> 00:26:14,406 When we become the new Unified Tag Team Champions, 480 00:26:14,472 --> 00:26:19,177 we will stay out and celebrate for even longer. 481 00:26:19,244 --> 00:26:21,346 Even longer. 482 00:26:21,413 --> 00:26:23,148 And then even longer. 483 00:26:23,214 --> 00:26:28,753 You can all celebrate too and we'll go even longer. 484 00:26:28,820 --> 00:26:31,289 Then just when you think it's going to end, 485 00:26:31,356 --> 00:26:32,591 we're going to celebrate… 486 00:26:32,657 --> 00:26:34,659 [both] Even longer. 487 00:26:35,794 --> 00:26:38,663 [laughs sarcastically] 488 00:26:40,031 --> 00:26:41,166 Is it working? 489 00:26:44,302 --> 00:26:46,805 Kev, you're hearing this, right? 490 00:26:48,707 --> 00:26:49,541 -Yeah. -Okay. 491 00:26:49,608 --> 00:26:53,511 Well, just wanted to make sure because the way you've been blowing up lately, 492 00:26:53,578 --> 00:26:56,748 this is not bothering you in the least bit here? 493 00:26:57,682 --> 00:27:00,619 Well, you keep telling me to calm down, so I'm trying to stay calm, okay? 494 00:27:00,685 --> 00:27:03,121 But of course, yes, looking at them, hearing them, 495 00:27:03,188 --> 00:27:05,624 listening to them makes me want to run in there and just punch 496 00:27:05,690 --> 00:27:06,992 in their stupid faces! 497 00:27:07,058 --> 00:27:09,260 [crowd cheers] 498 00:27:09,327 --> 00:27:10,895 -[Cole] Please. -[Sami] Hey, that's fine. 499 00:27:10,962 --> 00:27:12,130 You know what? 500 00:27:13,398 --> 00:27:15,066 -I think we should do it. -Really? 501 00:27:15,133 --> 00:27:16,901 -Yeah. -Yeah! 502 00:27:17,836 --> 00:27:20,972 Here comes Sami and Kevin, and Pretty Deadly, 503 00:27:21,539 --> 00:27:25,243 who just claimed they beat five teams, which is an outright lie, 504 00:27:25,310 --> 00:27:29,114 are now retreating and running away from the Tag Team Champions. 505 00:27:29,180 --> 00:27:31,816 [Wade] I'm not surprised. Pretty Deadly just ran the gauntlet. 506 00:27:31,883 --> 00:27:34,619 They're exhausted. What is wrong with KO and Zayn? 507 00:27:34,686 --> 00:27:36,421 [Cole] They faced one team. 508 00:27:37,522 --> 00:27:39,357 They will have nowhere to run 509 00:27:39,424 --> 00:27:42,494 because in two weeks from tonight, at the O2 in London, 510 00:27:42,560 --> 00:27:47,999 Sami and Kevin put the tag titles on the line against Pretty Deadly. 511 00:27:48,066 --> 00:27:51,636 [Wade] Kiss those Tag Championships goodbye, KO and Zayn. 512 00:27:51,703 --> 00:27:53,004 They're going home. 513 00:27:53,071 --> 00:27:54,572 Yes, boy! 514 00:27:55,507 --> 00:27:57,008 You're not getting them. 515 00:27:59,210 --> 00:28:01,212 [crowd cheering, booing] 516 00:28:09,954 --> 00:28:10,989 My Tribal Chief. 517 00:28:16,261 --> 00:28:17,729 Have you spoken with Jey? 518 00:28:20,832 --> 00:28:21,733 No. 519 00:28:23,568 --> 00:28:24,502 Wiseman. 520 00:28:24,569 --> 00:28:25,704 Yes, my Tribal Chief? 521 00:28:26,404 --> 00:28:27,605 Who is the Tribal Chief? 522 00:28:28,640 --> 00:28:30,575 -You are, my Tribal Chief. -Exactly. 523 00:28:31,509 --> 00:28:34,746 When Jey's the Tribal Chief, people will reach out to him. 524 00:28:35,580 --> 00:28:37,182 But I'm still the Tribal Chief, 525 00:28:37,248 --> 00:28:39,084 so he should be reaching out to me. 526 00:28:42,987 --> 00:28:45,356 How very wise of you, my Tribal Chief. 527 00:28:48,026 --> 00:28:49,194 You talk to Jey? 528 00:28:50,195 --> 00:28:54,032 No, my Tribal Chief, not since last Friday when Jimmy kicked him. 529 00:28:54,099 --> 00:28:56,301 -Wiseman. -Yes, my Tribal Chief? 530 00:28:56,367 --> 00:28:58,069 It's not a question. I'm telling you. 531 00:28:59,671 --> 00:29:00,872 Go talk to Jey. 532 00:29:02,040 --> 00:29:03,007 Yes, my Tribal Chief. 533 00:29:03,842 --> 00:29:04,743 Now! 534 00:29:12,217 --> 00:29:14,919 [Cole] Special counsel appears a bit nervous tonight. 535 00:29:14,986 --> 00:29:17,655 [Wade] Tensions are running high all over the place. 536 00:29:17,722 --> 00:29:19,424 [Cole] He could be out of The Bloodline as well. 537 00:29:19,491 --> 00:29:23,061 [Wade] Yes. Steady on. All right. Let's put the brakes on that one, Cole. 538 00:29:23,128 --> 00:29:23,962 [bell rings] 539 00:29:24,028 --> 00:29:27,832 [Rome] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 540 00:29:27,899 --> 00:29:31,136 Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Bayley, 541 00:29:31,202 --> 00:29:35,907 representing Damage CTRL, Iyo Sky. 542 00:29:35,974 --> 00:29:36,975 [Cole] Both of these women 543 00:29:37,041 --> 00:29:39,778 are in the Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match two weeks from tomorrow 544 00:29:39,844 --> 00:29:42,514 as is Iyo Sky's opponent tonight, Zelina Vega. 545 00:29:42,580 --> 00:29:46,484 In a match that broke down and happened on SmackDown LowDown 546 00:29:46,551 --> 00:29:47,685 this past weekend. 547 00:29:47,752 --> 00:29:52,557 Zelina and Iyo go one-on-one live next on Fox. 548 00:30:02,167 --> 00:30:04,702 Iyo Sky, one of the women who will participate 549 00:30:04,769 --> 00:30:06,538 in the Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match. 550 00:30:06,604 --> 00:30:08,940 Her first one ever in two weeks. 551 00:30:09,007 --> 00:30:10,341 Set for action. 552 00:30:10,408 --> 00:30:16,214 ["Our World" playing] 553 00:30:16,281 --> 00:30:20,852 [Rome] Her opponent, representing the LWO, 554 00:30:20,919 --> 00:30:25,123 Zelina Vega! 555 00:30:25,190 --> 00:30:27,458 Vega one-on-one with Iyo Sky 556 00:30:27,525 --> 00:30:29,994 in a match that came about last Saturday morning 557 00:30:30,061 --> 00:30:32,997 on Peacock as part of SmackDown LowDown. 558 00:30:36,134 --> 00:30:38,970 Walking out of Money in the Bank with that briefcase. 559 00:30:39,037 --> 00:30:40,605 Okay? And then we're going to become-- 560 00:30:40,672 --> 00:30:42,340 You sound so confident. 561 00:30:42,407 --> 00:30:44,108 You're just going to bypass everybody else. 562 00:30:44,175 --> 00:30:45,143 Is that what it is? 563 00:30:45,210 --> 00:30:47,645 I think that you're making the same mistake 564 00:30:47,712 --> 00:30:51,749 that Lacey made last week and that is underestimating me. 565 00:30:51,816 --> 00:30:53,818 I'm not all about this talk no more. 566 00:30:53,885 --> 00:30:58,089 So how about maybe next week I face one of you two? 567 00:30:58,656 --> 00:31:00,358 Well, she-- 568 00:31:01,259 --> 00:31:02,393 I accept. 569 00:31:04,829 --> 00:31:06,531 [Cole] The match is made for tonight. 570 00:31:06,598 --> 00:31:08,499 In two weeks from tomorrow night, 571 00:31:08,566 --> 00:31:10,501 the Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match. 572 00:31:10,568 --> 00:31:14,205 One spot remains in the women's side. 573 00:31:14,272 --> 00:31:18,042 Zelina Vega will enter her second Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match. 574 00:31:18,109 --> 00:31:21,512 She beat Lacey Evans to qualify. Iyo Sky beat Shotzi last week. 575 00:31:21,579 --> 00:31:22,547 She enters her first. 576 00:31:22,614 --> 00:31:25,316 Bayley knocked off Michin last week. 577 00:31:25,383 --> 00:31:27,652 Bayley actually has won a Money in the bank Ladder Match 578 00:31:27,719 --> 00:31:29,420 back in 2019, 579 00:31:29,487 --> 00:31:32,790 would cash in on the same night for a championship. 580 00:31:32,857 --> 00:31:35,426 [Wade] I'm going to say I like the change we've seen 581 00:31:35,493 --> 00:31:36,861 in recent weeks from Zelina Vega. 582 00:31:36,928 --> 00:31:41,199 Of course, she took Rhea Ripley to her limits at Backlash 583 00:31:41,266 --> 00:31:42,500 a couple of months ago. 584 00:31:42,567 --> 00:31:45,403 It just seemed to obliterate any doubts in Vega's mind 585 00:31:45,470 --> 00:31:47,272 that she can hang with the absolute best. 586 00:31:47,338 --> 00:31:48,973 [Cole] Vega takes down Iyo Sky. 587 00:31:49,040 --> 00:31:51,175 Interesting Instagram story from Zelina Vega. 588 00:31:51,242 --> 00:31:52,577 Cover now by Iyo Sky. 589 00:31:52,644 --> 00:31:54,879 She showed a picture of her and Iyo hanging out in 2016. 590 00:31:54,946 --> 00:31:57,382 Another cover and a kickout by Sky. 591 00:31:57,448 --> 00:31:59,150 She used to be friends with Iyo Sky. 592 00:31:59,217 --> 00:32:03,488 She believes that Iyo has now been poisoned by the influence of Bayley. 593 00:32:03,554 --> 00:32:05,723 Oh, dropkick by Iyo. 594 00:32:05,790 --> 00:32:09,661 [Wade] Guided to bigger and better things by the influence of Bayley 595 00:32:09,727 --> 00:32:10,828 is what Vega should have said. 596 00:32:10,895 --> 00:32:13,231 [Cole] Some people would say that that woman there, Bayley, 597 00:32:13,298 --> 00:32:18,336 has been extremely jealous of Iyo Sky's success as of late. 598 00:32:18,403 --> 00:32:22,073 [Wade] You know what? Madcap, that buffoon on the bump this past week, 599 00:32:22,140 --> 00:32:25,877 started speculating that kind of nonsense to Bayley too. 600 00:32:25,944 --> 00:32:27,879 She smartly shut it down. 601 00:32:27,946 --> 00:32:30,415 Damage CTRL is a harmonious group 602 00:32:30,481 --> 00:32:35,687 and gutter tabloid journalists like you, Michael Cole, need to rein it in. 603 00:32:36,254 --> 00:32:38,623 [Cole] Iyo has got a five-count before she has to break 604 00:32:38,690 --> 00:32:39,791 as she punishes Zelina Vega. 605 00:32:39,857 --> 00:32:40,858 Here's my question. 606 00:32:40,925 --> 00:32:43,361 If it comes down to Iyo Sky on one side of the ladder, 607 00:32:43,428 --> 00:32:44,462 Bayley on the other, 608 00:32:44,529 --> 00:32:46,264 and they're climbing up to grab the briefcase 609 00:32:46,331 --> 00:32:49,133 with a contract inside, what are they going to do? 610 00:32:49,200 --> 00:32:50,501 It's every woman for herself. 611 00:32:50,568 --> 00:32:52,103 You think Bayley's gonna step down and say, 612 00:32:52,170 --> 00:32:54,205 "Hey, Iyo, go ahead and grab the contract"? 613 00:32:54,272 --> 00:32:55,606 [Wade] Here's how it's going to work. 614 00:32:55,673 --> 00:32:58,209 Iyo and Bayley will take out the other four competitors 615 00:32:58,276 --> 00:33:00,378 in the Women's Money in the Bank Matchup, 616 00:33:00,445 --> 00:33:03,481 and then there will be a gentlewoman's agreement. 617 00:33:03,548 --> 00:33:07,285 In my opinion, Bayley should be allowed to go to the top of the ladder 618 00:33:07,352 --> 00:33:08,319 and retrieve the briefcase. 619 00:33:08,386 --> 00:33:10,455 [Cole] Bayley's in it for herself. You know that. 620 00:33:10,521 --> 00:33:11,422 Roll-up by Vega. 621 00:33:11,489 --> 00:33:14,993 Iyo Sky catches a boot right in the face. 622 00:33:15,626 --> 00:33:21,499 Bayley has guided Iyo Sky to qualification for the Money in the Bank Match. 623 00:33:21,566 --> 00:33:23,568 -[indistinct yelling] -[Cole] Bayley up on the apron. 624 00:33:23,634 --> 00:33:24,802 Iyo Sky now from behind. 625 00:33:24,869 --> 00:33:26,871 Standing switch, though, by Vega. 626 00:33:26,938 --> 00:33:28,740 Iyo almost ran into Bayley. 627 00:33:29,774 --> 00:33:31,576 And Iyo now rolling Zelina up. 628 00:33:31,642 --> 00:33:33,644 Referee is distracted by Bayley. 629 00:33:33,711 --> 00:33:37,982 Zelina Vega has been down for longer than a three-count, but able to kickout. 630 00:33:38,049 --> 00:33:41,185 [speaking Japanese] 631 00:33:41,252 --> 00:33:43,554 I was trying to help, Iyo. I was trying to help. 632 00:33:46,924 --> 00:33:49,660 -[Bayley] Look out! -[Cole] 619 by Zelina! 633 00:33:49,727 --> 00:33:51,896 A bit of miscommunication. 634 00:33:51,963 --> 00:33:53,631 Stacking up Iyo Sky. 635 00:33:53,698 --> 00:33:55,967 -Vega with the win. -[bell rings] 636 00:33:57,335 --> 00:34:02,273 [Rome] Here is your winner, Zelina Vega. 637 00:34:02,340 --> 00:34:04,409 [Cole] Bayley and Iyo Sky had words. 638 00:34:04,475 --> 00:34:06,978 Iyo not happy that Bayley tried to get involved, 639 00:34:07,044 --> 00:34:08,613 but it cost Iyo the match. 640 00:34:08,679 --> 00:34:13,518 [Wade] Zelina Vega waited until Iyo Sky was distracted and then she pounced. 641 00:34:13,584 --> 00:34:15,787 That was an unfair victory, in my opinion. 642 00:34:15,853 --> 00:34:18,589 [Cole] The winner eventually could be one of these two or Vega 643 00:34:18,656 --> 00:34:21,259 of the Women's Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match. 644 00:34:21,926 --> 00:34:25,930 Could possibly cash in on Asuka, 645 00:34:25,997 --> 00:34:28,733 who last week was part of a championship presentation. 646 00:34:28,800 --> 00:34:31,135 Here is our Progressive Match Flo. 647 00:34:33,271 --> 00:34:35,840 [announcer] Match Flo is sponsored by Progressive. 648 00:34:35,907 --> 00:34:39,277 A triple threat of protection with home, auto, and more. 649 00:34:39,343 --> 00:34:41,112 -Seriously, Adam. -Look, I get it. 650 00:34:41,179 --> 00:34:43,247 Bianca, I get it. You want to get your hands on Asuka. 651 00:34:43,314 --> 00:34:44,248 Yes, I do. 652 00:34:44,315 --> 00:34:45,983 But tonight I'm presenting her 653 00:34:46,050 --> 00:34:48,019 with a brand-new WWE Women's Championship. 654 00:34:48,085 --> 00:34:49,253 After she stole my title 655 00:34:49,320 --> 00:34:51,355 and she tried to blind me, you want me to do nothing? 656 00:34:51,422 --> 00:34:54,125 I get it, but you're in line for a rematch. 657 00:34:54,192 --> 00:34:56,494 For tonight, I'm asking you to just leave it alone. 658 00:34:56,561 --> 00:34:59,397 Since you give me a rematch, cool. I'll do you a little solid. 659 00:35:00,264 --> 00:35:01,866 Please join me in welcoming 660 00:35:01,933 --> 00:35:05,770 "The Empress of Tomorrow" Asuka. 661 00:35:07,038 --> 00:35:10,475 It is my pleasure to present the brand-new 662 00:35:10,541 --> 00:35:14,145 WWE Women's Championship. 663 00:35:15,046 --> 00:35:16,681 [Wade] The thing is beautiful, Cole. 664 00:35:18,683 --> 00:35:21,252 ["All Hail The Queen" playing] 665 00:35:22,553 --> 00:35:27,358 -[Cole] Charlotte Flair is here! -[crowd cheers] 666 00:35:27,425 --> 00:35:30,828 I think I know what you're trying to do, but listen, you need to get in line. 667 00:35:30,895 --> 00:35:33,598 I don't wait in line. 668 00:35:33,664 --> 00:35:37,668 -I made the line! -[crowd cheers] 669 00:35:37,735 --> 00:35:41,606 No one respects you more than me, but I want that championship. 670 00:35:42,473 --> 00:35:44,475 I'm challenging you for the title. 671 00:35:44,542 --> 00:35:47,044 -Woo. -I accept! 672 00:35:48,579 --> 00:35:51,649 [Cole] Asuka went for the mist and Charlotte countered! 673 00:35:53,117 --> 00:35:54,986 [Wade] It's becoming a crowded field, 674 00:35:55,052 --> 00:35:59,257 but of course, when the championship is that important, it's inevitable. 675 00:36:08,065 --> 00:36:10,635 Adam, you said you were going to figure this out. 676 00:36:10,701 --> 00:36:12,103 Where's my rematch? 677 00:36:12,170 --> 00:36:14,639 Look, I gave you my word I'd figure this out. 678 00:36:14,705 --> 00:36:20,011 I promise you it's being talked about, but I can't give you an answer tonight. 679 00:36:23,181 --> 00:36:25,850 So basically, you're just telling me to be patient? 680 00:36:25,917 --> 00:36:26,884 Yeah. 681 00:36:26,951 --> 00:36:30,388 No, no, no. See, I went about getting my rematch the right way. 682 00:36:30,454 --> 00:36:31,389 Yes. 683 00:36:31,455 --> 00:36:35,359 So now, right or wrong, I'm doing it my way. 684 00:36:36,360 --> 00:36:37,862 What does that mean? 685 00:36:41,766 --> 00:36:44,735 [Wade] Ominous words there from Bianca Belair 686 00:36:44,802 --> 00:36:48,139 as we see our stagehands putting the set together. 687 00:36:48,205 --> 00:36:51,609 Grayson Waller, the Aussie loudmouth, seems a little nervous. 688 00:36:51,676 --> 00:36:54,545 Why? He's welcoming royalty to the set. 689 00:36:54,612 --> 00:36:57,882 Charlotte Flair on The Grayson Waller Effect next. 690 00:37:00,751 --> 00:37:03,054 [Cole] Despite the fact that earlier today I was reminded 691 00:37:03,120 --> 00:37:05,856 that Wade Barrett actually started his career in this great state, 692 00:37:05,923 --> 00:37:08,759 we are actually in the University of Kentucky tonight. 693 00:37:08,826 --> 00:37:12,697 The historic Rupp Arena, home of the Wildcats, 694 00:37:12,763 --> 00:37:16,200 and tonight, the home of Friday Night SmackDown. 695 00:37:18,236 --> 00:37:19,203 He doesn't have the-- 696 00:37:19,270 --> 00:37:20,538 Stop getting involved! 697 00:37:20,605 --> 00:37:23,874 I know, but you need to accept a little help right now because-- 698 00:37:23,941 --> 00:37:25,109 Don't you trust me? 699 00:37:25,176 --> 00:37:28,312 I do, but when we get in the Ladder Match, it's every woman for herself. 700 00:37:28,379 --> 00:37:30,181 -Let me do what I need to do right-- -Bayley. 701 00:37:30,248 --> 00:37:35,920 Well, it wasn't every woman for herself when you cost me my qualifying match. 702 00:37:36,587 --> 00:37:39,857 If it wasn't for you, I'd be in the Money in the Bank Match. 703 00:37:39,924 --> 00:37:41,092 Who cares? 704 00:37:41,158 --> 00:37:43,261 You're not on Damage CTRL's level, okay? 705 00:37:43,327 --> 00:37:44,862 You don't belong in that Ladder Match. 706 00:37:44,929 --> 00:37:46,697 Just get out of here. We're talking here. 707 00:37:46,764 --> 00:37:51,302 If you're so confident, then why don't you put your spot on the line against me? 708 00:37:52,837 --> 00:37:54,905 [laughs] 709 00:37:55,673 --> 00:37:59,744 Oh, see… Is she serious? 710 00:37:59,810 --> 00:38:01,579 She accepts. 711 00:38:01,646 --> 00:38:03,047 Great. 712 00:38:03,114 --> 00:38:05,850 I'll go talk to Pearce and make it official. 713 00:38:08,019 --> 00:38:09,854 What'd you do that for? 714 00:38:09,920 --> 00:38:12,056 I'm just trying to help. 715 00:38:12,123 --> 00:38:15,026 [Cole] That was great leadership shown by Iyo Sky. 716 00:38:15,092 --> 00:38:19,864 Tonight, Friday Night SmackDown on Fox is sponsored by Progressive. 717 00:38:20,431 --> 00:38:21,866 ["Say So" playing] 718 00:38:21,932 --> 00:38:24,635 ♪ Now do it because I say so, say so ♪ 719 00:38:24,702 --> 00:38:27,305 ♪ When I pop out they lay low, they know ♪ 720 00:38:27,371 --> 00:38:30,241 ♪ Blood run hot But that heart gon' stay froze ♪ 721 00:38:30,308 --> 00:38:32,677 ♪ You know how they go I can't stop ♪ 722 00:38:32,743 --> 00:38:34,979 ♪ Ask who did it, I did it, I does it… ♪ 723 00:38:35,846 --> 00:38:38,316 [Rome] Ladies and gentlemen… 724 00:38:38,382 --> 00:38:39,817 [drumroll playing] 725 00:38:39,884 --> 00:38:45,189 Please welcome the most talked about new sensation 726 00:38:45,256 --> 00:38:48,492 on Friday Night SmackDown. 727 00:38:48,559 --> 00:38:51,862 The Dynamite From Down Under, 728 00:38:51,929 --> 00:38:58,436 he is The Moment Maker, The Aussie Icon, 729 00:38:58,502 --> 00:39:03,207 your host of The Grayson Waller Effect… 730 00:39:03,274 --> 00:39:04,975 ["Say So" playing] 731 00:39:05,042 --> 00:39:08,913 Grayson Waller! 732 00:39:08,979 --> 00:39:10,981 [crowd booing] 733 00:39:13,217 --> 00:39:15,519 Just when you thought The Grayson Waller Effect 734 00:39:15,586 --> 00:39:18,756 couldn't get any bigger, tonight we break the internet 735 00:39:18,823 --> 00:39:23,661 because my next guest isn't just a titan of the industry, 736 00:39:23,728 --> 00:39:30,167 she's a living legend, an elite athlete, an absolute star. 737 00:39:30,234 --> 00:39:32,069 So get on your feet 738 00:39:32,136 --> 00:39:39,143 and welcome the 14-time champion, Charlotte Flair. 739 00:39:39,210 --> 00:39:44,215 -[crowd cheering] -["Hail To The Queen" playing] 740 00:39:51,589 --> 00:39:53,858 ♪ Bow down ♪ 741 00:39:54,392 --> 00:39:56,360 ♪ All hail the Queen ♪ 742 00:39:57,228 --> 00:39:59,497 [Cole] You can tell the enormity of this moment 743 00:39:59,563 --> 00:40:02,199 has been weighing on Mr. Waller all day long. 744 00:40:02,266 --> 00:40:03,801 He took to Instagram earlier today 745 00:40:03,868 --> 00:40:05,803 and admitted that he was pretty nervous 746 00:40:05,870 --> 00:40:10,508 over the fact that he was going to host the great Charlotte Flair. 747 00:40:10,574 --> 00:40:14,378 [Wade] It's not often I say nice things about Grayson Waller, 748 00:40:14,445 --> 00:40:16,714 but even I've got to hand it to him right now. 749 00:40:22,153 --> 00:40:24,155 [fireworks booming] 750 00:40:26,690 --> 00:40:31,462 [Cole] It's not often that you can take a bit of hiatus, 751 00:40:31,529 --> 00:40:33,697 return to Friday Night SmackDown 752 00:40:33,764 --> 00:40:38,402 and just insert yourself into the championship picture, 753 00:40:38,469 --> 00:40:43,140 and that is what the 14-time champion Charlotte Flair did. 754 00:40:43,207 --> 00:40:45,976 Because in two weeks in London, England, 755 00:40:46,043 --> 00:40:51,916 at the O2, Charlotte Flair takes on Asuka for the Women's Championship. 756 00:40:51,982 --> 00:40:53,884 [Wade] What a matchup that's going to be. 757 00:40:53,951 --> 00:40:58,322 But, Cole, in all your years as a tabloid journalist, 758 00:40:58,389 --> 00:41:04,595 a wannabe real journalist, you never got close to a scoop 759 00:41:04,662 --> 00:41:08,365 like the one Grayson Waller has landed tonight. 760 00:41:08,432 --> 00:41:11,569 Charlotte Flair, the superlative best 761 00:41:11,635 --> 00:41:15,806 the Women's Division has ever seen, in my humble opinion. 762 00:41:15,873 --> 00:41:18,042 [Cole] I prefer gonzo journalism, but… 763 00:41:23,347 --> 00:41:26,317 W-wow. Wow. 764 00:41:27,785 --> 00:41:31,789 I got to be honest, it is great having you on the show tonight. 765 00:41:31,856 --> 00:41:32,923 [crowd] Woo! 766 00:41:34,091 --> 00:41:38,996 Hey, you guys have no idea how bad I want to woo right now. [chuckles] 767 00:41:39,063 --> 00:41:40,431 But let's get to it. 768 00:41:41,165 --> 00:41:45,169 Because in two weeks on SmackDown in London, England, you and Asuka 769 00:41:45,236 --> 00:41:47,037 go to battle for the WWE Women's Championship. 770 00:41:47,104 --> 00:41:50,474 When I think of Charlotte Flair and Asuka, 771 00:41:51,342 --> 00:41:54,178 I think of matches that changed the industry, 772 00:41:54,245 --> 00:41:57,081 raised the bar, made history. 773 00:41:58,415 --> 00:42:02,820 Kind of like that time you ended Asuka's undefeated streak at WrestleMania. 774 00:42:02,887 --> 00:42:04,889 [laughs] That was so good. 775 00:42:04,955 --> 00:42:10,094 But, devil's advocate, this isn't the same Asuka you've faced in the past. 776 00:42:13,931 --> 00:42:17,401 [crowd] Woo! 777 00:42:17,468 --> 00:42:18,636 Okay, Grayson. 778 00:42:18,702 --> 00:42:19,770 Hit me with your question. 779 00:42:19,837 --> 00:42:21,639 Sorry, I got a bit distracted by you. 780 00:42:23,374 --> 00:42:28,412 Will you become a 15-time champion? 781 00:42:29,280 --> 00:42:32,249 [crowd] Woo! 782 00:42:32,316 --> 00:42:38,122 Okay, 15-time, 16-time. 783 00:42:38,188 --> 00:42:39,356 [crowd] Woo! 784 00:42:39,990 --> 00:42:41,759 But since we're talking numbers, 785 00:42:42,560 --> 00:42:45,462 Grayson, I have Asuka's number. 786 00:42:49,533 --> 00:42:51,936 So you can "woo" when I say that. 787 00:42:52,002 --> 00:42:53,771 -I can "woo"? Hold on. -You can "woo" now. 788 00:42:53,837 --> 00:42:56,340 -That's your cue. -Hey, hey. For me. 789 00:42:56,407 --> 00:42:59,610 -Woo! -[crowd cheers] 790 00:42:59,677 --> 00:43:01,178 ["Watch Me Shine" playing] 791 00:43:01,245 --> 00:43:02,580 ♪ Against the wall ♪ 792 00:43:02,646 --> 00:43:05,549 ♪ The pressure's building But no I never will fall ♪ 793 00:43:05,616 --> 00:43:08,719 ♪ Instead of crying, they hear me roar… ♪ 794 00:43:09,219 --> 00:43:10,220 [Cole] It's been no secret 795 00:43:10,287 --> 00:43:14,558 that this woman, Bianca Belair, has been in an awful mood 796 00:43:14,625 --> 00:43:16,894 ever since Charlotte Flair showed up on the scene 797 00:43:16,961 --> 00:43:19,430 last week here on Friday Night SmackDown 798 00:43:19,496 --> 00:43:22,199 and, in Bianca's opinion, cut the line. 799 00:43:22,266 --> 00:43:23,133 [Wade] Cut the line. 800 00:43:23,200 --> 00:43:27,538 When you're a 14-time World Champion and the greatest ever, 801 00:43:27,605 --> 00:43:30,908 you cut whatever line you so wish 802 00:43:30,975 --> 00:43:35,546 and everyone else should keep their mouths closed and accept. 803 00:43:35,613 --> 00:43:39,049 [Cole] Not when you lost a championship the way Bianca Belair did 804 00:43:39,116 --> 00:43:41,051 with the mist involved and all that. 805 00:43:50,227 --> 00:43:53,464 [crowd cheering] 806 00:43:56,467 --> 00:44:00,771 Now, Charlotte, with all due respect, your accolades, they speak for themselves, 807 00:44:00,838 --> 00:44:03,474 but you know what, somebody going to have to explain to me 808 00:44:03,540 --> 00:44:06,243 how things are working around here right now, okay? 809 00:44:08,212 --> 00:44:11,115 See, I lost my title. 810 00:44:11,181 --> 00:44:13,784 I was told I was going to get a rematch, didn't get a rematch. 811 00:44:13,851 --> 00:44:17,821 Then here you come, you walk in, call your shot and you get a opportunity. 812 00:44:17,888 --> 00:44:21,392 Am I tripping, girl? Or am I tripping? 813 00:44:33,037 --> 00:44:38,042 [crowd chants] EST! 814 00:44:42,046 --> 00:44:44,081 Well, hello, EST. 815 00:44:45,382 --> 00:44:48,786 With all due respect, yes, I walked in, I called my shot, 816 00:44:48,852 --> 00:44:51,155 and I got it, but I don't write the rules 817 00:44:51,221 --> 00:44:57,661 and I didn't politic to rewrite them, so no, I'm not going to apologize. 818 00:44:58,529 --> 00:45:02,533 The line starts and ends with me. 819 00:45:06,170 --> 00:45:09,873 But you know what, yes, I lost to Rhea at WrestleMania 820 00:45:09,940 --> 00:45:15,813 and I didn't get a rematch, so aren't we both owed a rematch? 821 00:45:19,216 --> 00:45:20,884 You know what? Okay. 822 00:45:20,951 --> 00:45:25,022 But you know what, Charlotte, I tried to do it the right way. 823 00:45:25,089 --> 00:45:28,125 See, I got defeated and I stayed. 824 00:45:29,426 --> 00:45:34,398 I stayed and I tried to do it the right way. 825 00:45:36,166 --> 00:45:40,137 So I'm just not really understanding. 826 00:45:40,204 --> 00:45:42,740 I mean, I didn't go away and hide 827 00:45:42,806 --> 00:45:45,008 for three months, but I guess that doesn't count for anything. 828 00:45:45,075 --> 00:45:48,011 Maybe I should just take things into my own hands too. 829 00:45:51,915 --> 00:45:54,985 Hold on a second. Hold on. Hold on. You think I ran away? 830 00:45:56,854 --> 00:46:01,158 I might have stepped away, but I didn't run away. 831 00:46:01,225 --> 00:46:05,963 And if anyone knows anything about defeat, I've beaten the best, 832 00:46:06,029 --> 00:46:07,131 I've lost to the best, 833 00:46:07,197 --> 00:46:11,902 but I've picked myself up every single time, 14 times. 834 00:46:11,969 --> 00:46:14,138 [crowd cheers] 835 00:46:14,204 --> 00:46:17,674 I am a champion with or without the title. 836 00:46:19,443 --> 00:46:23,447 Are you a champion with or without the title? 837 00:46:26,316 --> 00:46:27,584 First of all, 838 00:46:28,385 --> 00:46:33,857 I am the longest-reigning Women's Champion of this modern era. 839 00:46:33,924 --> 00:46:36,026 [crowd cheers] 840 00:46:36,994 --> 00:46:38,362 You know what else? 841 00:46:38,428 --> 00:46:40,197 I didn't have to do it 14 times, 842 00:46:40,264 --> 00:46:42,232 so put some respect on my name. 843 00:46:46,236 --> 00:46:47,404 You know what else? 844 00:46:47,471 --> 00:46:49,873 You can stand in here and say whatever it is 845 00:46:49,940 --> 00:46:51,875 to make yourself feel better. 846 00:46:52,776 --> 00:46:55,312 You can sit here and talk about all the things you've done. 847 00:46:55,379 --> 00:46:58,115 I can talk about all the things I've done, but the past is the past, 848 00:46:58,182 --> 00:47:02,219 but the future is that since I didn't get my rematch, 849 00:47:02,286 --> 00:47:04,755 you best believe I'm going to be standing ringside 850 00:47:04,821 --> 00:47:06,557 for your title match with Asuka. 851 00:47:08,725 --> 00:47:12,396 Because I am done being patient, I am done playing with y'all. 852 00:47:12,462 --> 00:47:16,233 No matter who wins, I'ma step in that ring 853 00:47:16,300 --> 00:47:20,470 and face them face-to-face and I'ma call my shot. 854 00:47:20,537 --> 00:47:23,607 Because that title, it's coming back to me. 855 00:47:23,674 --> 00:47:26,443 [crowd cheers] 856 00:47:29,479 --> 00:47:32,416 [Cole] Bianca Belair putting Charlotte Flair, Asuka, 857 00:47:32,482 --> 00:47:34,918 and everyone else on notice, 858 00:47:34,985 --> 00:47:40,224 but in two weeks from tonight, Charlotte versus Asuka 859 00:47:40,290 --> 00:47:42,593 for the WWE women's title. 860 00:47:42,659 --> 00:47:47,431 [Wade] Right at home in London, England, O2 Arena. 861 00:47:47,497 --> 00:47:48,932 The world can't wait. 862 00:47:48,999 --> 00:47:50,500 I said what I said. 863 00:48:02,546 --> 00:48:03,647 I'm sorry. 864 00:48:05,949 --> 00:48:08,218 I'm sorry I told you the truth last week. 865 00:48:09,386 --> 00:48:11,688 I'm sorry I was right last week. 866 00:48:12,956 --> 00:48:17,060 I'm sorry your brother Jimmy kicked you in the face last week 867 00:48:17,127 --> 00:48:18,762 and cost you the opportunity to become 868 00:48:18,829 --> 00:48:20,998 the next United States Heavyweight Champion. 869 00:48:22,599 --> 00:48:24,835 Now, you know it was intentional. 870 00:48:26,203 --> 00:48:27,671 Jimmy doesn't miss. 871 00:48:28,338 --> 00:48:32,843 He has the most accurate kick next to yours in all of WWE. 872 00:48:32,910 --> 00:48:37,047 He meant to kick the Tribal Chief in the face at Night of Champions 873 00:48:37,114 --> 00:48:40,817 and he meant to kick you in the face last week. 874 00:48:41,885 --> 00:48:44,988 The jealousy and envy on display 875 00:48:45,889 --> 00:48:49,459 to humiliate and embarrass and victimize his own twin brother 876 00:48:49,526 --> 00:48:51,261 in front of the entire world. 877 00:48:52,529 --> 00:48:56,366 Jey, you don't deserve that. 878 00:48:57,935 --> 00:49:02,139 And for that… for that, Jey, 879 00:49:04,374 --> 00:49:05,509 I'm sorry. 880 00:49:11,315 --> 00:49:12,582 I'm sorry too, OG. 881 00:49:13,884 --> 00:49:14,885 It's okay. 882 00:49:16,586 --> 00:49:19,890 I'm sorry that if I'm in… 883 00:49:22,459 --> 00:49:23,593 you're still out. 884 00:49:23,660 --> 00:49:27,297 [crowd cheers] 885 00:49:30,400 --> 00:49:31,435 I'm sorry. 886 00:49:37,341 --> 00:49:41,144 [Cole] What does Jey Uso do? Jey's back is against the wall. 887 00:49:41,211 --> 00:49:44,181 Decision time, tonight. 888 00:49:44,247 --> 00:49:46,550 ["Phenomenal" playing] 889 00:49:58,695 --> 00:49:59,930 [bell rings] 890 00:49:59,997 --> 00:50:03,967 [Rome] The following contest is a Mixed Tag Team Match 891 00:50:04,034 --> 00:50:06,303 scheduled for one fall. 892 00:50:06,370 --> 00:50:09,940 Introducing first, representing The O.C. 893 00:50:10,007 --> 00:50:16,513 Michin and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles! 894 00:50:16,580 --> 00:50:19,616 [Cole] A rivalry that has been heating up in recent weeks. 895 00:50:19,683 --> 00:50:24,221 Coming up next AJ Styles and O.C. member Michin 896 00:50:24,287 --> 00:50:27,624 take on Karrion Kross and "The Mystic" Scarlett. 897 00:50:27,691 --> 00:50:31,695 Mixed tag team action, live next on Fox. 898 00:50:38,001 --> 00:50:39,836 We're back live on Friday Night SmackDown. 899 00:50:39,903 --> 00:50:45,675 This is a Mixed Tag Team Matchup between Scarlett and Karrion Kross 900 00:50:45,742 --> 00:50:49,079 and AJ Styles and Michin of The O.C. 901 00:50:49,946 --> 00:50:51,715 As "The Mystic" Scarlett… 902 00:50:54,017 --> 00:50:56,119 leads Karrion Kross to the ring. 903 00:50:57,687 --> 00:51:01,124 -♪ The end is here ♪ -[Scarlett lip syncing] 904 00:51:01,858 --> 00:51:08,532 ♪ Fall and pray, fall and pray ♪ 905 00:51:08,598 --> 00:51:12,736 ♪ Fall and pray ♪ 906 00:51:16,640 --> 00:51:18,608 [Cole] Let's show you how this matchup came about. 907 00:51:18,675 --> 00:51:20,977 It was last week on Friday Night SmackDown, 908 00:51:21,044 --> 00:51:24,981 Michin of O.C. taking on Bayley of Damage CTRL. 909 00:51:25,048 --> 00:51:29,019 On the line a spot in the Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match. 910 00:51:29,086 --> 00:51:31,154 [Wade] Well, Bayley certainly got the job done 911 00:51:31,221 --> 00:51:34,024 as AJ watched on from ringside. 912 00:51:34,091 --> 00:51:36,960 Getting herself through to the Money in the Bank Matchup, 913 00:51:37,027 --> 00:51:41,565 but it's what happened at the conclusion of the matchup that had everyone talking. 914 00:51:41,631 --> 00:51:46,336 AJ, to his shock, catching a nasty dose of Scarlett's Fever, 915 00:51:46,403 --> 00:51:50,273 followed up by a Kross Jacket from her man Karrion. 916 00:51:50,340 --> 00:51:54,277 Michin just there a moment too late to stop the carnage. 917 00:51:54,344 --> 00:51:57,047 [Cole] Hence the reason for this Mixed Tag Team Matchup tonight. 918 00:51:57,114 --> 00:51:59,483 The rules are simple, the men must battle the men, 919 00:51:59,549 --> 00:52:00,851 the women must battle the women. 920 00:52:00,917 --> 00:52:03,520 If a tag is made, the other side has to come in. 921 00:52:03,587 --> 00:52:06,590 So Kross to start things off against AJ Styles in this matchup. 922 00:52:06,656 --> 00:52:10,527 Karrion Kross saying earlier today that he never fights fair. 923 00:52:10,594 --> 00:52:14,865 As he's taken out by AJ Styles with that riding-diving forearm. 924 00:52:15,398 --> 00:52:18,068 Kross said that fairness is a lie, that justice is blind. 925 00:52:18,134 --> 00:52:19,102 Tag made to Michin. 926 00:52:19,169 --> 00:52:22,939 That means Scarlett has to come in eventually for her team. 927 00:52:23,006 --> 00:52:24,274 As Michin takes down Kross. 928 00:52:24,341 --> 00:52:27,544 [Wade] Well, perhaps Karrion Kross should have followed his own advice 929 00:52:27,611 --> 00:52:29,746 because he did start this matchup fair and square. 930 00:52:29,813 --> 00:52:31,114 It didn't bode well. 931 00:52:31,181 --> 00:52:32,215 You want some? 932 00:52:32,282 --> 00:52:37,387 [Cole] Scarlett refers to her and Karrion as Mr. and Mrs. Evil. 933 00:52:37,454 --> 00:52:39,523 Oh, nice takedown by Scarlett. 934 00:52:39,589 --> 00:52:42,492 Cover now on Michin, and a kickout. 935 00:52:43,293 --> 00:52:47,063 [Wade] Scarlett refers to herself too as the Oracle of the Occult. 936 00:52:47,130 --> 00:52:53,370 She is actually a trained medium involved in all sorts of very strange affairs. 937 00:52:53,436 --> 00:52:57,107 If you ask me, not someone to be trifled with, Cole. 938 00:52:57,174 --> 00:52:59,075 -[grunts] -[Cole] She should read your palm. 939 00:52:59,142 --> 00:53:01,645 Michin now with a kick right to the face of Scarlett. 940 00:53:01,711 --> 00:53:03,013 Nice throw. 941 00:53:03,079 --> 00:53:05,248 Release German suplex by Michin. 942 00:53:06,416 --> 00:53:10,587 [Wade] Recovered Karrion Kross straight back in the fight. 943 00:53:12,155 --> 00:53:14,958 [Cole] Nice double-team effort by The O.C. 944 00:53:15,025 --> 00:53:19,596 [Wade] It has to be said, AJ was burning with rage after last week. 945 00:53:19,663 --> 00:53:22,165 Being blinded and then choked out. He might finish this one quick. 946 00:53:22,232 --> 00:53:25,502 [Cole] The Styles Clash to Kross. 947 00:53:25,569 --> 00:53:31,374 Here's the cover, and Scarlett dragging AJ off the cover. 948 00:53:41,284 --> 00:53:43,186 -I'm married, bitch. -Oh. 949 00:53:44,854 --> 00:53:46,389 -[Cole] Whoa! -Get out of here. 950 00:53:46,456 --> 00:53:48,225 What are you thinking? Get out of the ring! 951 00:53:48,992 --> 00:53:52,229 [Cole] Michin going to drag Scarlett out of the ring. 952 00:53:52,295 --> 00:53:56,066 [Wade] The equalizer of The O.C. proving her worth. 953 00:53:56,132 --> 00:53:57,133 That's what you get! 954 00:53:57,200 --> 00:53:59,202 [Cole] Meanwhile, Kross from behind! 955 00:53:59,269 --> 00:54:00,937 AJ was distracted. 956 00:54:01,004 --> 00:54:03,373 Kross Jacket by Karrion Kross. 957 00:54:06,443 --> 00:54:08,645 AJ trying to make it to the ropes. 958 00:54:09,279 --> 00:54:11,147 [Wade] Perhaps in vain. 959 00:54:11,214 --> 00:54:13,450 Karrion Kross-- Kross Hammer. 960 00:54:14,217 --> 00:54:19,189 [crowd chants] AJ! 961 00:54:19,256 --> 00:54:22,058 [Cole] And Kross gonna end it. 962 00:54:22,125 --> 00:54:24,494 Face-first goes Styles. 963 00:54:24,561 --> 00:54:26,663 Cover by Karrion Kross for the win. 964 00:54:26,730 --> 00:54:29,666 -[bell rings] -[crowd boos] 965 00:54:29,733 --> 00:54:36,406 [Rome] Here be your winners, the team of Scarlett and Karrion Kross! 966 00:54:38,942 --> 00:54:41,177 [Cole] Kross and Scarlett with the win. 967 00:54:44,814 --> 00:54:45,849 Impressive. 968 00:54:56,993 --> 00:55:00,497 [crowd cheers, boos] 969 00:55:07,671 --> 00:55:08,538 Well? 970 00:55:32,295 --> 00:55:33,396 Tribal Chief. 971 00:55:42,539 --> 00:55:44,040 [gasps] Oh. 972 00:55:49,846 --> 00:55:51,881 You need me to handle this, my Tribal Chief? 973 00:55:54,951 --> 00:55:55,885 Easy. 974 00:55:56,853 --> 00:55:58,421 We still got plenty of time. 975 00:55:59,222 --> 00:56:00,123 You understand? 976 00:56:02,192 --> 00:56:03,793 Whatever you say, my Tribal Chief. 977 00:56:06,796 --> 00:56:08,164 [Cole] What's Jey going to do? 978 00:56:13,002 --> 00:56:15,739 Welcome back to Friday Night SmackDown, 979 00:56:15,805 --> 00:56:19,209 and now please welcome my guest Cameron Grimes. 980 00:56:19,275 --> 00:56:20,543 [laughs] 981 00:56:20,610 --> 00:56:21,745 Thanks for having me, Kayla. 982 00:56:21,811 --> 00:56:24,814 Cameron, you made quite the impression during your short time on SmackDown. 983 00:56:24,881 --> 00:56:26,783 How do you feel like you've adjusted so far? 984 00:56:26,850 --> 00:56:30,019 I've just been having so much fun here on SmackDown, and the fact that I'm-- 985 00:56:30,086 --> 00:56:31,054 [Cole] Baron Corbin! 986 00:56:31,121 --> 00:56:33,022 -[Corbin grunts] -[objects clatter] 987 00:56:35,225 --> 00:56:37,927 You're having fun?! Are you having fun now? 988 00:56:37,994 --> 00:56:39,629 You got to understand something. 989 00:56:39,696 --> 00:56:43,099 You got lucky and your luck has just run out. 990 00:56:46,403 --> 00:56:48,905 [Cole] Corbin's been raising hell down in NXT 991 00:56:48,972 --> 00:56:53,576 and now taking out Grimes here tonight who has embarrassed Corbin as of late. 992 00:56:54,277 --> 00:56:59,015 [Wade] Humiliated Corbin in Grimes' SmackDown debut several weeks ago. 993 00:56:59,082 --> 00:57:00,617 Corbin hasn't forgotten. 994 00:57:01,751 --> 00:57:05,422 ["Booyaka 619" playing] 995 00:57:05,488 --> 00:57:08,224 ♪ Booyaka, booyaka 619 ♪ 996 00:57:08,291 --> 00:57:10,860 [crowd cheering] 997 00:57:10,927 --> 00:57:12,796 [Cole] The Hall of Famer. 998 00:57:16,099 --> 00:57:17,934 [Rome] Ladies and gentlemen, 999 00:57:18,001 --> 00:57:23,373 please welcome WWE Hall of Famer 1000 00:57:23,440 --> 00:57:28,111 Rey Mysterio! 1001 00:57:30,446 --> 00:57:34,584 [Cole] Rey Mysterio one of the all-time greats. 1002 00:57:35,084 --> 00:57:38,588 The legend who now finds himself 1003 00:57:38,655 --> 00:57:43,693 part of the rejuvenated LWO, the Latino World Order. 1004 00:57:46,396 --> 00:57:49,833 We saw Cruz and Wilde in action in the Gauntlet Match earlier tonight. 1005 00:57:49,899 --> 00:57:52,769 Zelina Vega was in action as well. 1006 00:57:53,903 --> 00:57:56,539 [crowd cheers] 1007 00:58:09,519 --> 00:58:12,722 What's good, mi raza de Kentucky? 1008 00:58:12,789 --> 00:58:15,959 [crowd cheering] 1009 00:58:18,628 --> 00:58:22,165 I've had many accomplishments throughout my career 1010 00:58:22,232 --> 00:58:24,033 that I'm proud of… 1011 00:58:24,100 --> 00:58:25,668 [in Spanish] But there's the one… 1012 00:58:25,735 --> 00:58:30,673 [in English] There's one accomplishment that I'm truly proud of 1013 00:58:30,740 --> 00:58:37,080 and that is reforming the LWO. 1014 00:58:38,248 --> 00:58:41,217 [crowd cheers] 1015 00:58:43,052 --> 00:58:48,558 The person that I'm about to introduce represents the essence of the LWO 1016 00:58:50,193 --> 00:58:57,200 and have no doubt that he can become the next Mr. Money in the Bank. 1017 00:58:59,736 --> 00:59:04,274 En emperador Santos Escobar. 1018 00:59:05,141 --> 00:59:07,210 ♪ Viva la raza ♪ 1019 00:59:07,277 --> 00:59:10,480 [Cole] Well, ladies and gentlemen, it takes place two weeks from tomorrow, 1020 00:59:10,547 --> 00:59:12,282 the O2 in London, Money in the Bank 1021 00:59:12,348 --> 00:59:13,950 and Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match. 1022 00:59:14,017 --> 00:59:17,053 Wade, you and I will be at ringside, able to call history that night, 1023 00:59:17,120 --> 00:59:18,588 but we have a dilemma. 1024 00:59:18,655 --> 00:59:24,560 Buddies of mine are having big 4th of July weekend parties that Saturday. 1025 00:59:25,595 --> 00:59:29,566 It starts at 3:00 in the east coast, Money in the Bank. 1026 00:59:29,632 --> 00:59:32,802 What are you going to do if you're having a big 4th of July picnic or a party, 1027 00:59:32,869 --> 00:59:34,504 and you got Money in the Bank coming your way? 1028 00:59:34,571 --> 00:59:37,040 [Wade] Cole, we have this thing called technology. 1029 00:59:37,106 --> 00:59:40,343 If you have a party, bring along the iPad. 1030 00:59:40,410 --> 00:59:43,179 If you don't have an iPad, bring along your phone. 1031 00:59:43,246 --> 00:59:46,482 Wheel out the TV, you can watch it at the beach. 1032 00:59:46,549 --> 00:59:47,917 [Cole] You can't use rabbit ears-- 1033 00:59:47,984 --> 00:59:51,988 Timing, timing is everything. 1034 00:59:52,055 --> 00:59:54,390 [in Spanish] Things happen when they should. 1035 00:59:54,457 --> 00:59:56,659 Exactly when they're supposed to. 1036 00:59:56,726 --> 00:59:57,794 [in English] I've worked hard. 1037 00:59:57,860 --> 00:59:59,228 [in Spanish] I have worked hard 1038 01:00:01,264 --> 01:00:02,198 and made sacrifices… 1039 01:00:02,265 --> 01:00:03,800 [in English] A lot of sacrifices. 1040 01:00:03,866 --> 01:00:05,435 [in Spanish] …to get one shot. 1041 01:00:05,501 --> 01:00:09,238 [in English] The opportunity of a lifetime 1042 01:00:15,645 --> 01:00:22,652 When I compete for the Money in the Bank contract, 1043 01:00:22,719 --> 01:00:25,154 [crowd cheers, applauds] 1044 01:00:25,855 --> 01:00:27,223 Rey. 1045 01:00:27,290 --> 01:00:28,725 [in Spanish] I must tell you something. 1046 01:00:30,259 --> 01:00:31,794 [in English] I wanna tell you something. 1047 01:00:34,864 --> 01:00:37,734 [in Spanish] Thanks for believing in me. 1048 01:00:40,603 --> 01:00:41,471 [in English] I love you. 1049 01:00:46,376 --> 01:00:50,179 You, you inspire me. 1050 01:00:50,246 --> 01:00:51,647 [in Spanish] You inspire me. 1051 01:00:51,714 --> 01:00:54,117 [in English] And I'm fighting for you. 1052 01:00:54,183 --> 01:00:57,620 I'm fighting for mi gente, I'm fighting for mi familia, 1053 01:00:57,687 --> 01:00:59,489 I'm fighting for la raza! 1054 01:00:59,555 --> 01:01:01,658 [crowd cheers] 1055 01:01:01,724 --> 01:01:08,331 And for anyone and everyone in the WWE Universe who has a dream. 1056 01:01:09,399 --> 01:01:11,134 [in Spanish] One dream, this one! 1057 01:01:11,200 --> 01:01:13,302 ["Welcome To LA" playing] 1058 01:01:13,369 --> 01:01:15,405 [Cole] Oh, here's one man I can guarantee you 1059 01:01:15,471 --> 01:01:19,008 is fighting for nobody but himself. 1060 01:01:19,075 --> 01:01:20,376 [Wade] Yeah! 1061 01:01:20,443 --> 01:01:24,447 He is fighting for the legions of fans around planet Earth 1062 01:01:24,514 --> 01:01:27,417 who are aboard the LA Knight bandwagon. 1063 01:01:28,184 --> 01:01:32,488 To be clear, I was the first one on board before anybody else, 1064 01:01:32,555 --> 01:01:34,057 including you, Michael Cole. 1065 01:01:34,123 --> 01:01:36,592 -[Cole] I'm not on it so… -[Wade] You're not welcome on it either. 1066 01:01:36,659 --> 01:01:37,727 You never will be on it. 1067 01:01:37,794 --> 01:01:40,530 The train left the station a long time ago, pal. 1068 01:01:42,465 --> 01:01:43,966 [Cole] What was that all about? 1069 01:01:44,033 --> 01:01:45,201 Escobar goes after Knight. 1070 01:01:45,268 --> 01:01:49,038 They've got a one-on-one match tonight, but Knight went right after Rey Mysterio. 1071 01:01:50,373 --> 01:01:51,441 Why the hell did he do that? 1072 01:01:51,507 --> 01:01:53,976 [Wade] LA Knight came out to make a statement, 1073 01:01:54,043 --> 01:01:56,412 but it looks like it's backfiring, Cole. 1074 01:01:57,747 --> 01:01:59,215 [Cole] Rey went for the 619. 1075 01:01:59,282 --> 01:02:00,783 LA Knight looks to regroup. 1076 01:02:00,850 --> 01:02:06,022 We're going to have a match with Knight and Escobar when we return to SmackDown. 1077 01:02:09,826 --> 01:02:11,094 Two of the men who will be involved 1078 01:02:11,160 --> 01:02:13,262 in the Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match 1079 01:02:13,329 --> 01:02:16,165 two weeks from tomorrow at the O2 in London. 1080 01:02:16,232 --> 01:02:19,502 [Wade] Good chance to build a little momentum for two Superstars 1081 01:02:19,569 --> 01:02:23,406 who will be competing in the Men's Money in the Bank Matchup. 1082 01:02:23,473 --> 01:02:25,041 [Cole] Santos Escobar entering 1083 01:02:25,108 --> 01:02:28,311 his first Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match qualifying 1084 01:02:28,377 --> 01:02:30,446 with a win over Mustafa Ali. 1085 01:02:30,513 --> 01:02:32,348 LA Knight qualifying for 1086 01:02:32,415 --> 01:02:34,784 his first Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match 1087 01:02:34,851 --> 01:02:37,587 beating Montez Ford of The Street Profits. 1088 01:02:38,654 --> 01:02:41,457 Escobar takes out LA Knight. 1089 01:02:41,524 --> 01:02:44,393 [Wade] All LA Knight in early goings of this one, 1090 01:02:44,460 --> 01:02:49,932 but the wherewithal, the resolve of Santos Escobar is something to behold. 1091 01:02:51,033 --> 01:02:55,705 [Cole] The passionate, competitive Santos Escobar launched up 1092 01:02:55,772 --> 01:02:59,776 to the apron by the uber-confident LA Knight. 1093 01:03:02,745 --> 01:03:07,116 Escobar, crossbody, lateral press for the win. 1094 01:03:07,183 --> 01:03:08,251 Kickout by Knight. 1095 01:03:08,317 --> 01:03:12,155 [Wade] Knight at the moment having no answer for those lucha skills 1096 01:03:12,221 --> 01:03:14,557 of the Emperor of Lucha Libre. 1097 01:03:14,624 --> 01:03:17,727 [Cole] Both these men understand what's at stake two weeks from tomorrow. 1098 01:03:17,794 --> 01:03:19,962 You win the Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match, 1099 01:03:20,029 --> 01:03:22,431 you have an opportunity to cash in anytime you want 1100 01:03:23,499 --> 01:03:25,868 in a World Championship on any brand. 1101 01:03:26,602 --> 01:03:29,438 Change your career, your entire life. 1102 01:03:29,505 --> 01:03:31,707 LA Knight with a slam to Escobar. 1103 01:03:31,774 --> 01:03:36,445 [Wade] Completely changed the outlook of this matchup in one fell swoop. 1104 01:03:36,512 --> 01:03:39,649 [crowd] LA! Knight! Yeah! 1105 01:03:41,083 --> 01:03:42,985 [Cole] Dropping the Big Elbow to Escobar. 1106 01:03:43,052 --> 01:03:45,121 Cover now by Knight. Hook of the leg. 1107 01:03:45,188 --> 01:03:46,956 Santos kicks out at two. 1108 01:03:47,456 --> 01:03:50,960 [Wade] Momentum is a real thing in this industry, Cole, 1109 01:03:51,027 --> 01:03:54,664 and it has to be said, LA Knight may have more momentum 1110 01:03:54,730 --> 01:03:58,067 than anybody in the entire industry right now. 1111 01:03:58,134 --> 01:04:02,471 That bodes well for two weeks tomorrow at the O2 Arena at Money in the Bank. 1112 01:04:02,538 --> 01:04:06,375 [Cole] As you're well aware, momentum can come few and far between in this business. 1113 01:04:06,442 --> 01:04:08,678 [Wade] It can leave you real fast. Trust me. 1114 01:04:08,744 --> 01:04:09,779 I'm well aware of that too. 1115 01:04:09,846 --> 01:04:13,482 [Cole] Escobar now, LA Knight in trouble 1116 01:04:13,549 --> 01:04:17,119 or is it Escobar who's in trouble on LA Knight's shoulders? 1117 01:04:17,687 --> 01:04:20,690 Roll through, LA Knight pins him, grabs the ropes. 1118 01:04:21,424 --> 01:04:24,060 Kickout by Escobar, turns things around. 1119 01:04:24,126 --> 01:04:25,962 -And steals the win! -[bell rings] 1120 01:04:27,563 --> 01:04:32,368 [Rome] Here is your winner, Santos Escobar! 1121 01:04:33,870 --> 01:04:37,506 [Cole] Momentum, as you mentioned, a very important thing, Wade. 1122 01:04:38,341 --> 01:04:42,245 [Wade] Santos Escobar knows every dirty trick in the book. 1123 01:04:42,311 --> 01:04:45,248 Some of them he invented and he knows the reversals too, 1124 01:04:45,314 --> 01:04:49,619 getting himself a great win against "The Megastar" LA Knight. 1125 01:04:49,685 --> 01:04:51,020 But here's the thing, Cole. 1126 01:04:51,087 --> 01:04:52,355 [Cole] Oh! 1127 01:04:53,556 --> 01:04:59,262 The mega sore loser LA Knight who assaults Escobar from behind. 1128 01:04:59,328 --> 01:05:02,164 [Wade] No, no, no. This is a rival for the big one. 1129 01:05:02,231 --> 01:05:03,733 Okay, LA Knight. 1130 01:05:03,799 --> 01:05:04,834 Oh, here we go. 1131 01:05:04,901 --> 01:05:07,003 [Cole] Rey Mysterio coming down 1132 01:05:07,069 --> 01:05:08,838 to make sure Knight doesn't do any more damage. 1133 01:05:08,904 --> 01:05:11,941 [Wade] Massive win for Escobar tonight, build the momentum. 1134 01:05:12,008 --> 01:05:15,111 What's important, though, is what happens two weeks tomorrow 1135 01:05:15,177 --> 01:05:17,213 in the Money in the Bank Match. 1136 01:05:17,280 --> 01:05:19,248 LA Knight grabs that briefcase, 1137 01:05:19,315 --> 01:05:24,320 all memories of what happened this evening completely disappears. 1138 01:05:24,387 --> 01:05:25,922 The big one is on the horizon. 1139 01:05:25,988 --> 01:05:27,757 A bunch of BS is what that is. 1140 01:05:27,823 --> 01:05:28,858 [Cole] Coming up next. 1141 01:05:28,924 --> 01:05:30,960 It is decision time. 1142 01:05:31,027 --> 01:05:33,663 Is he in or is he out? 1143 01:05:33,729 --> 01:05:37,199 Does Jey Uso remain with Roman in The Bloodline or not? 1144 01:05:37,266 --> 01:05:41,270 Uso's decision is next on SmackDown. 1145 01:05:46,142 --> 01:05:50,212 Jey Uso, his decision expected on whether or not he will stay 1146 01:05:50,279 --> 01:05:52,882 in The Bloodline here tonight on Friday Night SmackDown. 1147 01:05:52,948 --> 01:05:54,650 Jey expecting to make the decision. 1148 01:06:09,532 --> 01:06:16,205 [crowd chants] Ucey! 1149 01:06:21,277 --> 01:06:23,179 [Cole] Expected to make his decision now. 1150 01:06:23,245 --> 01:06:27,516 ["Head of the Table" playing] 1151 01:06:54,543 --> 01:06:58,080 [crowd cheers] 1152 01:06:58,948 --> 01:07:04,120 [Cole] He continues to climb to the upper echelons 1153 01:07:04,186 --> 01:07:07,757 of championship reigns in WWE history. 1154 01:07:10,159 --> 01:07:14,830 Tonight marks 1,020 days as champion. 1155 01:07:16,365 --> 01:07:21,237 Next on the list, the Hall of Famer Pedro Morales 1156 01:07:21,904 --> 01:07:26,942 who Roman Reigns will tie next Friday Night. 1157 01:07:56,172 --> 01:08:01,077 Tonight, Friday Night SmackDown on Fox is sponsored by Progressive Insurance. 1158 01:08:01,143 --> 01:08:05,347 Save when you bundle auto, home, or motorcycle insurance. 1159 01:08:06,248 --> 01:08:08,050 For nearly three years, 1160 01:08:08,117 --> 01:08:13,255 Roman Reigns has won each and every battle, 1161 01:08:14,423 --> 01:08:19,662 but tonight, Roman Reigns could face a loss 1162 01:08:19,728 --> 01:08:24,066 in his most important battle, keeping his family together. 1163 01:08:24,133 --> 01:08:30,473 [Rome] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome special counsel, 1164 01:08:30,539 --> 01:08:37,313 "The Wiseman" Paul Heyman, Solo Sikoa, 1165 01:08:37,379 --> 01:08:39,815 and the Undisputed 1166 01:08:39,882 --> 01:08:45,888 WWE Universal Champion, 1167 01:08:45,955 --> 01:08:51,393 Roman Reigns! 1168 01:08:51,460 --> 01:08:55,197 [crowd cheers] 1169 01:08:58,467 --> 01:09:03,839 [Cole] Will The Bloodline remain as we know it 1170 01:09:06,342 --> 01:09:12,281 or will yet another splinter fall away? 1171 01:09:15,818 --> 01:09:18,287 [Wade] I'm looking at the body language, Cole. 1172 01:09:18,354 --> 01:09:20,156 Roman looks calm. 1173 01:09:20,222 --> 01:09:22,391 He looks collected. He looks serene. 1174 01:09:22,458 --> 01:09:27,963 He looks every inch the Tribal Chief in control of his kingdom. 1175 01:09:43,179 --> 01:09:46,849 [crowd cheers] 1176 01:09:50,920 --> 01:09:55,491 [Cole] But confidence can also destroy you. 1177 01:10:00,196 --> 01:10:04,667 [Wade] I don't know if anything can destroy what Roman Reigns has built. 1178 01:10:33,562 --> 01:10:37,900 [Cole] Will the Right Hand Man stay in the fold 1179 01:10:37,967 --> 01:10:41,003 or will Jey Uso walk away? 1180 01:10:41,070 --> 01:10:43,706 We find out live, next. 1181 01:10:48,244 --> 01:10:50,813 Next week on Friday Night SmackDown at the Cajundome 1182 01:10:50,879 --> 01:10:55,851 here on Fox WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Unification Match, 1183 01:10:55,918 --> 01:10:57,553 Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler 1184 01:10:57,620 --> 01:11:02,091 versus the NXT Tag Champs, Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn next week. 1185 01:11:02,157 --> 01:11:05,227 [Wade] And it took Cameron Grimes just four seconds 1186 01:11:05,294 --> 01:11:07,796 to defeat Baron Corbin several weeks ago. 1187 01:11:07,863 --> 01:11:10,232 Corbin has been on the warpath ever since. 1188 01:11:10,299 --> 01:11:12,701 Now he gets the chance for redemption. 1189 01:11:12,768 --> 01:11:16,872 Corbin-Grimes, one-on-one next week on SmackDown. 1190 01:11:16,939 --> 01:11:20,075 Iyo Sky accepted the matchup for Bayley, so if Shotzi wins, 1191 01:11:20,142 --> 01:11:24,146 she replaces Bayley in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match. 1192 01:11:24,213 --> 01:11:25,080 Huge stakes. 1193 01:11:25,147 --> 01:11:28,984 Next week right here on Friday Night SmackDown. 1194 01:11:29,051 --> 01:11:33,822 Meanwhile, the entire landscape of SmackDown can change right now. 1195 01:11:33,889 --> 01:11:39,728 Roman Reigns in the ring awaiting the decision of his cousin Jey Uso. 1196 01:12:18,701 --> 01:12:21,804 Lexington, Kentucky. 1197 01:12:21,870 --> 01:12:25,174 [crowd cheering] 1198 01:12:31,647 --> 01:12:33,615 Acknowledge me. 1199 01:12:33,682 --> 01:12:35,751 [crowd cheers] 1200 01:12:40,656 --> 01:12:43,792 ["Done With That" playing] ♪ Usos! ♪ 1201 01:12:50,432 --> 01:12:53,001 [Cole] A compelling argument can be made, Wade. 1202 01:12:54,803 --> 01:12:57,806 No matter which way Jey Uso decides to go, 1203 01:12:57,873 --> 01:13:00,142 stay with The Bloodline, stay with Roman Reigns, 1204 01:13:00,209 --> 01:13:04,179 or branch out with your brother Jimmy on your own. 1205 01:13:06,348 --> 01:13:08,617 But what does Jey Uso do? 1206 01:13:08,684 --> 01:13:11,186 He lets Roman Reigns know right now. 1207 01:13:14,089 --> 01:13:15,557 [Wade] It's an easy decision, Jey, 1208 01:13:15,624 --> 01:13:18,961 if you take the emotion out of it. 1209 01:13:19,027 --> 01:13:22,765 Jey Uso has always been an emotional hothead. 1210 01:13:22,831 --> 01:13:28,303 Now it is the time to be calm, collected, and most of all, smart. 1211 01:13:32,241 --> 01:13:33,375 ♪ Let's go, Uce ♪ 1212 01:13:33,442 --> 01:13:36,311 ♪ Down since day one ish ♪ 1213 01:13:36,378 --> 01:13:39,114 ♪ Down since day one ish ♪ 1214 01:13:39,181 --> 01:13:42,084 ♪ Down since day one ish ♪ 1215 01:13:45,521 --> 01:13:49,958 [crowd cheers] 1216 01:13:51,927 --> 01:13:54,696 [Heyman talking indistinctly] 1217 01:14:04,740 --> 01:14:11,547 [crowd chants] Uso! 1218 01:14:21,023 --> 01:14:22,491 I know what they want. 1219 01:14:26,428 --> 01:14:28,330 They want answers, Jey. 1220 01:14:29,398 --> 01:14:30,399 What's it going to be? 1221 01:14:31,767 --> 01:14:35,804 Are you in or are you out? 1222 01:14:37,306 --> 01:14:40,275 [crowd cheers] 1223 01:14:52,788 --> 01:14:57,993 [crowd chants] Uso! 1224 01:15:01,797 --> 01:15:03,098 You tell me, uce. 1225 01:15:07,035 --> 01:15:11,807 Hey, it's either going to be him or it's me. 1226 01:15:26,588 --> 01:15:27,589 All right. Listen. 1227 01:15:32,594 --> 01:15:33,762 When you're Tribal Chief, 1228 01:15:35,597 --> 01:15:38,901 you can pick anyone you want to be to be your Wiseman. 1229 01:15:40,802 --> 01:15:42,337 This is my Wiseman. 1230 01:15:43,338 --> 01:15:47,676 He's not The Bloodline's Wiseman. He's not Jey's Wiseman. 1231 01:15:47,743 --> 01:15:51,480 He's not Jimmy's. No, he's my Wiseman. 1232 01:15:51,547 --> 01:15:54,483 He's here to help me as I lead. 1233 01:15:55,951 --> 01:15:57,152 That's what you don't understand. 1234 01:15:59,154 --> 01:16:02,090 I was only meant to get us to the promised land. 1235 01:16:03,325 --> 01:16:05,027 You're meant to keep us here. 1236 01:16:05,093 --> 01:16:06,395 [crowd yells] What? 1237 01:16:06,461 --> 01:16:07,496 [Reigns] You understand? 1238 01:16:07,563 --> 01:16:08,964 You're meant to keep us here. 1239 01:16:09,031 --> 01:16:11,867 You're meant to keep us at the top of the mountain. 1240 01:16:11,934 --> 01:16:13,468 [crowd yells] What? 1241 01:16:13,535 --> 01:16:17,372 Wiseman said that we start grooming you, but no, no, no, 1242 01:16:17,439 --> 01:16:20,642 we've been grooming you for over three years now. 1243 01:16:20,709 --> 01:16:21,977 [crowd yells] What? 1244 01:16:23,011 --> 01:16:28,917 Three years now of hard work and equity into you. 1245 01:16:28,984 --> 01:16:30,552 Why do you think you're the Right Hand Man? 1246 01:16:30,619 --> 01:16:33,855 Why do you think we put you in a position to become "The Main Event" Jey Uso? 1247 01:16:33,922 --> 01:16:35,991 [crowd yells] What? 1248 01:16:39,294 --> 01:16:41,530 Because you're meant to lead. 1249 01:16:44,766 --> 01:16:46,602 Just not yet. 1250 01:16:52,074 --> 01:16:55,210 So the problem isn't the Wiseman, and I told you this before, 1251 01:16:55,277 --> 01:16:56,345 the problem… 1252 01:16:57,913 --> 01:16:59,414 is your brother. 1253 01:17:02,818 --> 01:17:07,990 I know. I've been with you my whole lives, you're inseparable. 1254 01:17:08,056 --> 01:17:09,124 That's what it is. 1255 01:17:09,191 --> 01:17:11,393 You're twins, but you have to understand-- 1256 01:17:11,460 --> 01:17:12,661 [Jimmy] Yo, yo. 1257 01:17:13,795 --> 01:17:18,433 [crowd cheers] 1258 01:17:22,104 --> 01:17:25,007 The problem is not your brother, Jey. 1259 01:17:25,073 --> 01:17:28,243 The problem is our cousin. 1260 01:17:28,310 --> 01:17:30,879 [crowd cheering] 1261 01:17:30,946 --> 01:17:32,614 Yeah. Let's get right to it. 1262 01:17:32,681 --> 01:17:34,082 Let's get right to it, uce. 1263 01:17:34,683 --> 01:17:38,820 You say you a leader and you say he's grooming you, 1264 01:17:38,887 --> 01:17:41,456 but in reality, he's using you, bro. 1265 01:17:42,224 --> 01:17:43,558 Yeah. 1266 01:17:43,625 --> 01:17:45,093 Look at me. 1267 01:17:47,129 --> 01:17:50,499 You actually believe this garbage that is coming out of his mouth? 1268 01:17:51,933 --> 01:17:53,035 Look at me, uce. 1269 01:17:56,938 --> 01:18:01,376 You believe this… over me? 1270 01:18:04,146 --> 01:18:11,153 [crowd chants] Uso! 1271 01:18:15,023 --> 01:18:16,425 [Reigns] Listen to them. 1272 01:18:17,659 --> 01:18:19,895 They weren't doing this ten years ago. 1273 01:18:19,961 --> 01:18:24,132 Hell, it took ten years just to get y'all in WrestleMania. 1274 01:18:24,199 --> 01:18:26,601 [crowd exclaims, boos] 1275 01:18:26,668 --> 01:18:28,470 And since you've been with me, 1276 01:18:28,537 --> 01:18:31,440 you've main evented every single one. 1277 01:18:34,443 --> 01:18:36,511 He's an anchor. I'm the wings. 1278 01:18:36,578 --> 01:18:38,980 I lift you up. He drags you down. 1279 01:18:40,248 --> 01:18:41,950 You have a great future in front of you. 1280 01:18:42,017 --> 01:18:45,187 I told you, you're the next in line. 1281 01:18:45,253 --> 01:18:48,190 You're the successor, you're the next Tribal Chief, 1282 01:18:48,256 --> 01:18:49,324 and guess what? 1283 01:18:50,092 --> 01:18:54,496 You can't be a Tribal Chief and a twin at the same time. 1284 01:18:56,198 --> 01:18:58,200 [crowd booing] 1285 01:19:01,870 --> 01:19:05,440 Go ahead, let him say, let him plead to you. Let him beg you. 1286 01:19:05,507 --> 01:19:07,375 Let him give you that brother love, 1287 01:19:07,442 --> 01:19:10,912 but hey, I could put on a mask too, you know what I'm saying? 1288 01:19:10,979 --> 01:19:13,181 But the reality is… 1289 01:19:13,849 --> 01:19:16,184 Actually, Wiseman. 1290 01:19:17,319 --> 01:19:19,454 I love you, my Tribal Chief. Yes, my Tribal Chief? 1291 01:19:21,423 --> 01:19:24,893 When we named Jey the Right Hand Man, 1292 01:19:24,960 --> 01:19:27,395 who was the only one that had a problem with it? 1293 01:19:33,535 --> 01:19:35,203 [inaudible] 1294 01:19:42,511 --> 01:19:45,080 It wasn't the Wiseman, it was his suggestion. 1295 01:19:46,381 --> 01:19:47,716 [Heyman] I'm sorry. 1296 01:19:50,218 --> 01:19:51,820 I'm so sorry. 1297 01:20:15,410 --> 01:20:18,713 [crowd chanting] Uso! 1298 01:20:23,985 --> 01:20:25,153 Is that true? 1299 01:20:29,558 --> 01:20:31,059 Hey, look at me, is it true? 1300 01:20:39,434 --> 01:20:40,635 It's true, man. 1301 01:20:52,447 --> 01:20:56,117 Wait, wait, wait. Wait a minute. 1302 01:20:58,320 --> 01:21:01,323 So this whole damn time, you've been doubting me? 1303 01:21:02,490 --> 01:21:04,993 -I never doubted you, I was looking-- -No, no! 1304 01:21:08,630 --> 01:21:11,132 I expect that from him, but not you. 1305 01:21:15,403 --> 01:21:17,906 Let me guess, let me guess. 1306 01:21:17,973 --> 01:21:20,508 Because you know what's best for both of us, right? 1307 01:21:21,409 --> 01:21:22,410 Big brother, right? 1308 01:21:23,211 --> 01:21:27,515 "Listen to your older brother, Joshua. That's your older brother, Joshua." 1309 01:21:27,582 --> 01:21:29,384 That's all I heard growing up. 1310 01:21:30,852 --> 01:21:31,753 You and me. 1311 01:21:33,955 --> 01:21:37,659 You know what? Me and you been competing against him, 1312 01:21:38,994 --> 01:21:44,733 when in all reality, I've been trying to keep up with your ass. 1313 01:21:48,036 --> 01:21:50,071 Mister, Mister… 1314 01:21:52,040 --> 01:21:54,142 Mister Prom Prince right here! 1315 01:21:54,209 --> 01:21:56,111 Mister Prom King right here. 1316 01:21:56,177 --> 01:21:58,179 Huh? Huh? 1317 01:21:58,246 --> 01:22:02,450 Mister Player of the Year, Mister Most Likely to Succeed. 1318 01:22:03,518 --> 01:22:09,257 Yeah! Hey! Hey, hey, hey! Guess what? 1319 01:22:09,324 --> 01:22:14,629 A blessing happened in disguise. You got hurt, I stepped up. 1320 01:22:14,696 --> 01:22:17,732 I main evented SmackDown, I main evented pay-per-views, 1321 01:22:17,799 --> 01:22:19,367 I main evented WrestleMania! 1322 01:22:19,434 --> 01:22:21,603 You know why? They know us now. 1323 01:22:21,670 --> 01:22:25,040 I'm the "Right Hand Man," "Main Event" Jey Uso 1324 01:22:25,106 --> 01:22:27,409 and it's all because of him. 1325 01:22:28,543 --> 01:22:30,545 [crowd booing] 1326 01:22:32,814 --> 01:22:34,082 So guess what? 1327 01:22:35,350 --> 01:22:36,551 You out! 1328 01:22:44,392 --> 01:22:45,827 And I'm out too. 1329 01:22:45,894 --> 01:22:47,996 -[crowd roars] -[Cole] Oh, my God! 1330 01:23:03,645 --> 01:23:05,113 Solo stunned! 1331 01:23:06,247 --> 01:23:07,615 By both Usos! 1332 01:23:31,306 --> 01:23:34,676 You don't need me?! You don't need me?! 1333 01:23:37,846 --> 01:23:40,348 [crowd roars] 1334 01:23:40,415 --> 01:23:43,651 [Cole] The Bloodline is dead as we know it! 1335 01:23:44,152 --> 01:23:46,688 Roman's empire has crumbled! 1336 01:23:47,222 --> 01:23:49,491 Et tu, Jey? re has crumbled!