1 00:00:01,568 --> 00:00:04,170 [WWE intro music] 2 00:00:04,704 --> 00:00:05,972 [Cena] Then. 3 00:00:07,407 --> 00:00:08,942 -[Ric Flair] Woo! -[glass shatters] 4 00:00:09,009 --> 00:00:10,510 [The Rock] If you smell… 5 00:00:10,577 --> 00:00:12,412 -[gong rings] -[Cena] Now. 6 00:00:12,479 --> 00:00:14,447 [Reigns] Acknowledge me. 7 00:00:15,014 --> 00:00:17,384 -The King of Kings. -You can't see me. 8 00:00:17,450 --> 00:00:18,618 [Cena] Forever. 9 00:00:18,685 --> 00:00:20,487 [crowd cheering] 10 00:00:23,323 --> 00:00:24,891 [Cena] Together. 11 00:00:27,627 --> 00:00:28,461 [music fades] 12 00:00:29,095 --> 00:00:31,898 [crowd cheering] 13 00:00:34,501 --> 00:00:36,803 [Patrick] It's a rocking crowd here tonight 14 00:00:36,870 --> 00:00:40,340 at the sold-out Scotia Bank Arena in downtown Toronto. 15 00:00:40,407 --> 00:00:42,442 And we are delighted you're with us 16 00:00:42,509 --> 00:00:47,447 for Friday Night SmackDown on Fox, sponsored by Progressive, 17 00:00:47,514 --> 00:00:52,018 a triple threat of protection with home, auto, and more. 18 00:00:52,085 --> 00:00:55,355 And, Michael Cole, we are getting set to celebrate one of the greats. 19 00:00:55,422 --> 00:01:00,527 [Cole] Yeah, WWE Hall of Famer Edge celebrates 25 years in WWE 20 00:01:00,593 --> 00:01:04,931 by stepping into the ring with a man who helped inspire his comeback, Sheamus. 21 00:01:04,998 --> 00:01:06,199 The respect runs deep, 22 00:01:06,266 --> 00:01:07,634 but The Celtic Warrior 23 00:01:07,700 --> 00:01:11,971 undoubtedly hopes to spoil The Rated-R Superstar's historic night. 24 00:01:12,038 --> 00:01:14,140 Acknowledge me. 25 00:01:14,207 --> 00:01:18,211 [Graves] And last week, the unhinged Jey Uso shocked the world 26 00:01:18,278 --> 00:01:20,680 when he announced he quit WWE. 27 00:01:20,747 --> 00:01:23,550 But what does this mean for the future of The Bloodline? 28 00:01:23,616 --> 00:01:26,986 We hope to find out when our own Kayla Braxton sits down 29 00:01:27,053 --> 00:01:29,389 with The Special Counsel to The Tribal Chief, 30 00:01:29,456 --> 00:01:32,025 Paul Heyman, The Wiseman, tonight. 31 00:01:32,092 --> 00:01:36,596 [Patrick] "The EST of WWE" Bianca Belair will be in action for the first time 32 00:01:36,663 --> 00:01:39,766 since winning and losing the title at SummerSlam. 33 00:01:39,833 --> 00:01:42,202 Belair and "The Alpha Female" Charlotte Flair 34 00:01:42,268 --> 00:01:45,038 must work together taking on the bellicose Bayley 35 00:01:45,104 --> 00:01:49,309 and the new WWE Women's Champion, Iyo Sky, tonight. 36 00:01:50,276 --> 00:01:52,378 [Grayson Waller's music plays] 37 00:01:52,445 --> 00:01:54,247 ♪ Do it because I say so, say so ♪ 38 00:01:54,314 --> 00:01:56,916 ♪ When I pop out they lay low, they know ♪ 39 00:01:56,983 --> 00:01:59,285 ♪ Blood run hot But that heart gon' stay froze ♪ 40 00:01:59,352 --> 00:02:01,721 ♪ You know how that thing go I can't stop ♪ 41 00:02:02,255 --> 00:02:04,290 ♪ Ask who did it, I did it, I does it ♪ 42 00:02:04,357 --> 00:02:07,760 [ring announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, 43 00:02:07,827 --> 00:02:13,032 please welcome the most-talked-about new sensation 44 00:02:13,099 --> 00:02:16,236 on Friday Night SmackDown, 45 00:02:16,302 --> 00:02:19,739 he is The Moment Maker, 46 00:02:19,806 --> 00:02:22,208 The Aussie Icon, 47 00:02:22,275 --> 00:02:26,713 your host of The Grayson Waller Effect, 48 00:02:28,414 --> 00:02:33,786 Grayson Waller. 49 00:02:33,853 --> 00:02:35,788 [Grayson Waller's music plays] 50 00:02:38,925 --> 00:02:41,494 Welcome to The Grayson Waller Effect 51 00:02:41,561 --> 00:02:42,862 here in Toronto 52 00:02:42,929 --> 00:02:47,233 celebrating the 25th anniversary of Edge. 53 00:02:47,300 --> 00:02:50,069 [crowd cheers] 54 00:02:50,136 --> 00:02:52,672 Well, now, I can't wait to watch later tonight 55 00:02:52,739 --> 00:02:55,008 when Edge walks down here, and he says, 56 00:02:55,074 --> 00:02:59,546 "Thank you, Grayson, for making me relevant again on your talk show." 57 00:02:59,612 --> 00:03:02,549 [crowd boos] 58 00:03:02,615 --> 00:03:05,919 Hey. Calm down, Beth. I love hot moms. 59 00:03:08,188 --> 00:03:09,155 But enough about him. 60 00:03:09,222 --> 00:03:11,191 We're gonna hear about Edge many times tonight. 61 00:03:11,257 --> 00:03:14,594 Let's talk about who's getting The Grayson Waller rub right now. 62 00:03:14,661 --> 00:03:17,597 Please welcome Santos Escobar 63 00:03:17,664 --> 00:03:22,001 and the new United States Champion, 64 00:03:22,068 --> 00:03:24,604 Rey Mysterio. 65 00:03:24,671 --> 00:03:26,339 Viva la raza! 66 00:03:26,406 --> 00:03:28,741 [LWO's music plays] 67 00:03:28,808 --> 00:03:30,843 [crowd cheers] 68 00:03:30,910 --> 00:03:33,846 [Patrick] Well, Cole, you said it brilliantly last week. 69 00:03:33,913 --> 00:03:38,184 There is something special about The Legendary Luchador. 70 00:03:38,251 --> 00:03:42,855 The Hall of Famer, Rey Mysterio, rocking gold yet again. 71 00:03:42,922 --> 00:03:46,793 [Cole] And of course, accompanied by Santos Escobar from The LWO. 72 00:03:46,859 --> 00:03:49,395 You see the knee brace, Corey, on Escobar's leg. 73 00:03:49,462 --> 00:03:51,965 Escobar was supposed to have the opportunity with Theory 74 00:03:52,031 --> 00:03:55,702 for the championship last week, but he was jumped by Theory. 75 00:03:55,768 --> 00:03:58,238 [Patrick] When Rey became United States Champion, 76 00:03:58,304 --> 00:04:00,607 he dedicated his win to The LWO 77 00:04:00,673 --> 00:04:04,978 and in particular his stricken brother, Santos Escobar. 78 00:04:08,748 --> 00:04:12,018 [Patrick] The opportunity of a lifetime for Santos Escobar 79 00:04:12,085 --> 00:04:14,887 who says he's gonna become champion for la raza. 80 00:04:14,954 --> 00:04:16,222 I've got Austin Theory's number. 81 00:04:16,289 --> 00:04:18,691 The United States Championship is coming-- 82 00:04:18,758 --> 00:04:20,593 [Cole] Oh! Theory. 83 00:04:20,660 --> 00:04:22,695 -[crowd boos] -Show me what you got. 84 00:04:27,233 --> 00:04:28,901 [Cole] Theory has been scared of Escobar 85 00:04:28,968 --> 00:04:31,037 ever since he lost to him a couple of weeks ago. 86 00:04:31,104 --> 00:04:32,639 Now he's trying to take him out again. 87 00:04:34,641 --> 00:04:36,075 I'm upset. I mean, I'm not gonna get 88 00:04:36,142 --> 00:04:39,245 to defend my United States Championship tonight. 89 00:04:39,312 --> 00:04:40,747 Rey, Rey, Rey. 90 00:04:40,813 --> 00:04:42,982 Don't you worry about Santos, Austin. 91 00:04:43,049 --> 00:04:45,084 -He's gonna make it out there. -Oh, yeah? 92 00:04:45,151 --> 00:04:48,254 Well, I hope so, because I was concerned. 93 00:04:48,321 --> 00:04:50,423 Rey, Rey, Rey! It's not worth it, Rey! 94 00:04:50,490 --> 00:04:54,761 [Cole] Interesting to see the condition of Santos Escobar. 95 00:04:56,596 --> 00:04:59,432 Oh. Austin Theory again. 96 00:04:59,499 --> 00:05:01,301 This guy is nothing but a damn coward. 97 00:05:01,367 --> 00:05:04,103 I wanted to defend the United States Championship tonight, 98 00:05:04,170 --> 00:05:07,106 but Santos Escobar, he's just too weak. 99 00:05:07,173 --> 00:05:09,542 Theory, you're not getting off that easy. 100 00:05:09,609 --> 00:05:14,113 You're going to defend that United States Title against Rey Mysterio. 101 00:05:14,180 --> 00:05:15,715 [Cole] All right. 102 00:05:16,449 --> 00:05:19,218 [Graves] Rey Mysterio was a last-second replacement. 103 00:05:21,454 --> 00:05:23,389 A 619 to the lower back. 104 00:05:25,124 --> 00:05:27,560 [Cole] Theory's back gave out after Rey went for the back. 105 00:05:29,462 --> 00:05:31,564 [Patrick] 619! 106 00:05:31,631 --> 00:05:35,702 Rey Mysterio for the United States Championship! 107 00:05:35,768 --> 00:05:36,602 [bell rings] 108 00:05:36,669 --> 00:05:38,738 [crowd cheers] 109 00:05:38,805 --> 00:05:43,242 [Cole] The Legendary Luchador wins the United States Championship. 110 00:05:44,644 --> 00:05:47,747 And Theory has no one to blame but himself. 111 00:05:48,481 --> 00:05:51,250 [Graves] No one on the Earth right now happier for Rey Mysterio 112 00:05:51,317 --> 00:05:53,219 than Santos Escobar. 113 00:05:53,820 --> 00:05:57,256 What a moment for the entire LWO. 114 00:06:01,928 --> 00:06:04,330 [LWO's music plays] 115 00:06:04,397 --> 00:06:07,533 [crowd cheers] 116 00:06:08,601 --> 00:06:09,469 Wow. 117 00:06:11,304 --> 00:06:15,508 Rey Mysterio, Hall of Famer, 118 00:06:15,575 --> 00:06:19,145 legend, and you're still making moments. 119 00:06:19,212 --> 00:06:22,215 Congratulations, the new United States Champion. 120 00:06:22,281 --> 00:06:23,282 How are you feeling? 121 00:06:24,484 --> 00:06:25,952 Well, thank you very much. 122 00:06:26,018 --> 00:06:28,321 [crowd chants "619"] 123 00:06:28,388 --> 00:06:31,390 [crowd cheering] 124 00:06:35,428 --> 00:06:38,030 [inaudible] 125 00:06:38,931 --> 00:06:40,466 You know, I got to admit, 126 00:06:40,533 --> 00:06:45,972 it feels great to be United States Champion once again. 127 00:06:46,038 --> 00:06:48,941 Oh, I can imagine it feels incredible 128 00:06:49,008 --> 00:06:51,377 being United States Champion, right, Santos? 129 00:06:51,444 --> 00:06:52,945 You can imagine it, right? 130 00:06:53,713 --> 00:06:55,248 Take it easy. Take it easy. 131 00:06:55,314 --> 00:06:57,517 -[laughs] Hold on. -It's okay. 132 00:06:57,583 --> 00:07:01,921 You know, what Austin Theory did last week 133 00:07:01,988 --> 00:07:06,459 was try to cook up a plan, a plan that Santos and I ruined. 134 00:07:07,193 --> 00:07:09,962 Together? So you are the co-champions? 135 00:07:10,029 --> 00:07:13,599 Wow, because, Rey, you brought that championship out yourself. 136 00:07:14,233 --> 00:07:15,301 No co-champions. 137 00:07:15,368 --> 00:07:17,537 It doesn't matter who won it, whether Santos or me. 138 00:07:17,603 --> 00:07:23,509 The fact is that the United States Title now is with the L-- 139 00:07:23,576 --> 00:07:26,312 -[crowd yells "W-O"] -Okay. Okay. 140 00:07:27,780 --> 00:07:28,815 I'm just confused 141 00:07:28,881 --> 00:07:31,717 because I thought there would be a bit of tension between the two of you 142 00:07:31,784 --> 00:07:34,053 since, Rey, you stole Santos' opportunity last week. 143 00:07:34,120 --> 00:07:35,822 -I didn't steal anything. -No, no. Here. 144 00:07:35,888 --> 00:07:37,523 Let me paint a picture for everyone here. 145 00:07:37,590 --> 00:07:40,626 Santos Escobar, on the roll of his life, 146 00:07:40,693 --> 00:07:44,697 taking on some of the biggest stars on SmackDown week after week. 147 00:07:44,764 --> 00:07:46,899 -Yourself included. -Yeah. 148 00:07:49,969 --> 00:07:54,974 In fact, Santos, you even beat Rey Mysterio, 149 00:07:55,041 --> 00:07:59,178 yet when it was Santos' big night, his opportunity, 150 00:08:00,246 --> 00:08:03,816 it was his own mentor that not only stole that opportunity 151 00:08:03,883 --> 00:08:06,819 -but stole the United-- -I didn't steal anything from him. 152 00:08:06,886 --> 00:08:08,821 No, no, this is what legends do, right? 153 00:08:08,888 --> 00:08:10,323 On SmackDown, yeah? 154 00:08:10,389 --> 00:08:13,693 It wasn't enough you've had that championship before, you want it again. 155 00:08:13,759 --> 00:08:16,262 You want the glory. You're not ready to pass the torch, are you? 156 00:08:16,329 --> 00:08:19,198 You're gonna hold onto it, every last drip of glory. 157 00:08:19,265 --> 00:08:22,134 -You want to be a-- -¡Cállate! ¡Cállate! 158 00:08:23,936 --> 00:08:24,904 Shut up. 159 00:08:25,638 --> 00:08:29,442 [crowd cheers] 160 00:08:29,508 --> 00:08:32,411 Escúchame bien, pero… 161 00:08:33,079 --> 00:08:34,113 Listen to me. 162 00:08:34,814 --> 00:08:36,382 Pay very close attention. 163 00:08:36,449 --> 00:08:41,487 The only person I'm angry, livid at 164 00:08:42,154 --> 00:08:43,623 is that low-life, 165 00:08:44,457 --> 00:08:49,395 good-for-nothing Austin Theory. 166 00:08:50,396 --> 00:08:52,198 -He is a low-life. -You thought it was you. 167 00:08:52,665 --> 00:08:53,633 I know. 168 00:08:54,934 --> 00:08:58,938 I gave Rey my blessing. Why? 169 00:08:59,005 --> 00:09:01,240 Because I have the utmost respect, 170 00:09:02,141 --> 00:09:03,376 respeto, 171 00:09:03,442 --> 00:09:05,044 of which you have none… 172 00:09:05,111 --> 00:09:06,913 [scoffs] Is that right? 173 00:09:06,979 --> 00:09:12,051 …for the man, the myth, the legend, Hall of Famer, 174 00:09:12,118 --> 00:09:14,787 my friend and my mentor, 175 00:09:16,022 --> 00:09:18,057 Rey Mysterio. 176 00:09:18,791 --> 00:09:20,126 Do you hear that? 177 00:09:20,192 --> 00:09:21,360 Do you hear that? 178 00:09:22,495 --> 00:09:25,932 [crowd cheers] 179 00:09:28,568 --> 00:09:30,836 I see what you're doing, pal. 180 00:09:30,903 --> 00:09:34,206 It ain't gonna work. We're family, familia. 181 00:09:34,273 --> 00:09:35,808 That's not gonna work. 182 00:09:35,875 --> 00:09:41,047 Now, Austin Theory, he got exactly what he deserves. 183 00:09:41,647 --> 00:09:42,848 And hear me out. 184 00:09:42,915 --> 00:09:45,818 Once I'm fully healed, ooh-- 185 00:09:45,885 --> 00:09:48,721 [Austin Theory's music plays] 186 00:09:48,788 --> 00:09:51,090 ♪ A-Town down Screamin' out loud ♪ 187 00:09:51,157 --> 00:09:53,626 ♪ A-Town down The future's right now ♪ 188 00:09:53,693 --> 00:09:56,028 ♪ A-Town down Tearin' the place down ♪ 189 00:09:56,095 --> 00:09:58,631 ♪ A-Town down Like my next sound ♪ 190 00:10:02,835 --> 00:10:03,803 ♪ Yeah! ♪ 191 00:10:03,869 --> 00:10:05,871 ♪ You see the future Right in front of your eyes… ♪ 192 00:10:08,874 --> 00:10:13,512 [crowd boos] 193 00:10:16,682 --> 00:10:18,284 Oh, I'm sorry. 194 00:10:18,351 --> 00:10:24,023 Congratulations, Rey, on becoming a three-time United States Champion. 195 00:10:24,090 --> 00:10:25,758 [crowd cheers] 196 00:10:25,825 --> 00:10:26,859 One, two, three. 197 00:10:26,926 --> 00:10:29,228 It's just too bad. I mean, that's a great achievement, 198 00:10:29,295 --> 00:10:32,231 but where's the Father of the Year award? 199 00:10:35,167 --> 00:10:38,537 But what I want to know is who's running this show. 200 00:10:38,604 --> 00:10:42,174 Because what happened last week was a tragedy. 201 00:10:42,241 --> 00:10:45,544 What happened last week, I was played. 202 00:10:45,611 --> 00:10:49,849 And you, you and your damn one leg, 203 00:10:49,915 --> 00:10:51,517 you were too weak, 204 00:10:51,584 --> 00:10:53,719 you weren't man enough to step up 205 00:10:53,786 --> 00:10:57,323 to the greatest United States Champion. 206 00:10:57,990 --> 00:11:00,393 So now-- Shut up. 207 00:11:00,459 --> 00:11:03,929 [crowd boos] 208 00:11:03,996 --> 00:11:05,898 I am the greatest, Rey, 209 00:11:05,965 --> 00:11:08,034 and you were not supposed to be in that match. 210 00:11:08,100 --> 00:11:11,270 And Adam Pearce is gonna come out here right now 211 00:11:11,337 --> 00:11:15,007 and he is gonna hand me back what is rightfully mine, 212 00:11:15,074 --> 00:11:18,744 and that is the United States Championship. 213 00:11:18,811 --> 00:11:19,912 [crowd boos] 214 00:11:19,979 --> 00:11:20,846 Let's go. 215 00:11:21,380 --> 00:11:23,949 Come on, Adam. That's mine! 216 00:11:24,016 --> 00:11:28,054 That belongs to me, Rey, and I'm not playing around. 217 00:11:28,120 --> 00:11:29,989 Adam, get out here! 218 00:11:30,056 --> 00:11:31,524 [Pearce] Hold on a second, Theory. 219 00:11:31,590 --> 00:11:34,360 I had a feeling you'd be calling me out, 220 00:11:34,427 --> 00:11:38,431 but nobody wants to hear you complain tonight. 221 00:11:38,497 --> 00:11:42,935 [LA Knight's music plays] 222 00:11:43,002 --> 00:11:48,007 [crowd cheers] 223 00:12:11,764 --> 00:12:16,168 [Cole] Toronto is shaking to its very foundation. 224 00:12:16,235 --> 00:12:22,341 [crowd chants "LA Knight"] 225 00:12:37,089 --> 00:12:38,557 Let me talk to you. 226 00:12:38,624 --> 00:12:41,060 [crowd shouts "Yeah!"] 227 00:12:44,196 --> 00:12:46,265 I didn't just hear Austin Theory come out here 228 00:12:46,332 --> 00:12:51,237 and say he was the greatest United States Champion of all time, did I? 229 00:12:51,837 --> 00:12:52,972 I said that. 230 00:12:53,939 --> 00:12:57,977 Because if I recall, you're the guy who, what, once in three months 231 00:12:58,043 --> 00:12:59,645 defended your title, and what'd you do? 232 00:12:59,712 --> 00:13:01,413 You fumbled the damn ball. 233 00:13:02,081 --> 00:13:03,315 [crowd cheers] 234 00:13:05,217 --> 00:13:06,719 One second, I got an idea for you, 235 00:13:06,786 --> 00:13:10,422 because while he's out here talking about what he deserves, 236 00:13:10,489 --> 00:13:12,992 Rey, look, congratulations to you. 237 00:13:13,058 --> 00:13:16,362 I don't care who's the champ, you, him, sometime or another, 238 00:13:16,428 --> 00:13:17,863 it's coming with me. 239 00:13:17,930 --> 00:13:20,232 [crowd shouts "Yeah!"] 240 00:13:20,299 --> 00:13:22,301 So I'm gonna put it to you like this. 241 00:13:22,368 --> 00:13:24,870 Theory, you talk about being the greatest United States Champ. 242 00:13:24,937 --> 00:13:26,739 I haven't tasted that gold yet, 243 00:13:26,805 --> 00:13:31,210 but what I did is I went through 24 other men at SummerSlam, 244 00:13:31,277 --> 00:13:34,413 and it ain't gonna be a problem to go through you. 245 00:13:35,281 --> 00:13:40,152 So what I see is you're dressed to fight, I'm dressed to fight. 246 00:13:40,219 --> 00:13:42,922 So let me just go ahead and throw a little something your way. 247 00:13:42,988 --> 00:13:46,659 I see Rey Mysterio standing up there with that United States Championship belt, 248 00:13:46,725 --> 00:13:48,994 and I just think to myself, 249 00:13:49,061 --> 00:13:53,465 what if it was for a shot at that US Championship, 250 00:13:53,532 --> 00:13:57,570 Austin Theory versus LA Knight? 251 00:13:57,636 --> 00:13:59,605 [crowd shouts "Yeah!"] 252 00:14:07,079 --> 00:14:14,086 [crowd chants "LA Knight"] 253 00:14:14,153 --> 00:14:16,021 [Pearce] I certainly can't argue with that. 254 00:14:16,088 --> 00:14:19,458 Matter of fact, the only thing that I think will make it better 255 00:14:19,525 --> 00:14:22,127 is if you guys do it right now. 256 00:14:22,194 --> 00:14:24,863 -[crowd cheers] -Yeah! 257 00:14:24,930 --> 00:14:27,700 Which means that cross-eyed halfwit 258 00:14:27,766 --> 00:14:31,971 has a single first-class ticket to a BFT 259 00:14:32,037 --> 00:14:36,876 -with everybody saying LA Knight. -[crowd yells "LA Knight, yeah!"] 260 00:14:36,942 --> 00:14:38,077 Yeah. 261 00:14:38,143 --> 00:14:39,378 [LA Knight's music plays] 262 00:14:39,445 --> 00:14:43,716 [Patrick] Well, Theory has his route back to the United States Championship, 263 00:14:43,782 --> 00:14:45,684 but to get that match against Rey Mysterio, 264 00:14:45,751 --> 00:14:49,488 he must beat LA Knight next. 265 00:14:53,525 --> 00:14:56,228 [Cole] What an incredible first day of ticket sales for WrestleMania 266 00:14:56,295 --> 00:14:57,997 next April in Philadelphia 267 00:14:58,063 --> 00:15:00,900 as first reported by Darren Rovell of the Action Network. 268 00:15:00,966 --> 00:15:03,836 Congratulations to all the WWE Universe 269 00:15:03,902 --> 00:15:07,239 for already setting the all-time gate record 270 00:15:07,306 --> 00:15:09,842 for WrestleMania in one day, 271 00:15:09,909 --> 00:15:12,378 plus the highest first-day ticket sales ever. 272 00:15:12,444 --> 00:15:14,680 Now, let's put all this in perspective. 273 00:15:14,747 --> 00:15:21,620 We had a higher gate today, in one day, than all of last year in Los Angeles. 274 00:15:21,687 --> 00:15:24,556 Over 91,000 tickets, 275 00:15:24,623 --> 00:15:29,361 91,000 tickets have already been sold to WrestleMania. 276 00:15:29,428 --> 00:15:31,930 It is safe to say that WrestleMania in Philadelphia 277 00:15:31,997 --> 00:15:34,833 will be the hottest WrestleMania ticket ever. 278 00:15:34,900 --> 00:15:37,903 And congratulations to those of you who got your hands on them early. 279 00:15:37,970 --> 00:15:39,405 Oh, man, I cannot wait for it. 280 00:15:39,471 --> 00:15:41,006 [Patrick] Meanwhile, two fellas in the ring 281 00:15:41,073 --> 00:15:43,709 that would love to headline WrestleMania, 282 00:15:43,776 --> 00:15:45,978 -LA Knight and-- -[The Miz's music plays] 283 00:15:46,045 --> 00:15:49,748 [Graves] Here's a man who main evented WrestleMania, KP. 284 00:15:50,316 --> 00:15:52,718 [Cole] Yeah. The WrestleMania that I won at. 285 00:15:52,785 --> 00:15:54,486 -[laughs] -[Graves] Undefeated. 286 00:15:56,255 --> 00:15:58,390 [Patrick] What is this all about? 287 00:15:58,457 --> 00:16:00,592 [Cole] The Miz told us Monday night on Raw 288 00:16:00,659 --> 00:16:05,564 that perhaps he would show up at LA Knight's place of work tonight, 289 00:16:05,631 --> 00:16:07,166 Friday Night SmackDown, 290 00:16:07,232 --> 00:16:10,903 to confront the man who confronted him on Monday Night Raw. 291 00:16:10,969 --> 00:16:13,005 [Graves] I like this trend you're starting, Cole. 292 00:16:13,072 --> 00:16:14,907 You can be on both shows whenever you want. 293 00:16:14,973 --> 00:16:15,874 [Cole laughs] 294 00:16:16,475 --> 00:16:18,577 [Patrick] Think there's a bit of jealousy here with The Miz? 295 00:16:18,644 --> 00:16:20,212 Especially after what happened at SummerSlam, 296 00:16:20,279 --> 00:16:23,148 LA Knight winning the Battle Royal and dumping out the A-Lister? 297 00:16:23,215 --> 00:16:25,617 [Graves] What reason could you possibly conceive 298 00:16:25,684 --> 00:16:30,155 that would make Miz jealous of anyone walking God's green earth, KP? 299 00:16:30,222 --> 00:16:33,058 Wait till Miz puts his headset on and you ask that question again. 300 00:16:33,125 --> 00:16:35,127 [Patrick] Joining us on commentary, I guess. 301 00:16:35,194 --> 00:16:36,161 [Graves] Miz, welcome. 302 00:16:36,228 --> 00:16:37,963 -An honor, as always. -[Miz] Thank you very much. 303 00:16:38,030 --> 00:16:39,331 I'd like to catch you up. 304 00:16:39,398 --> 00:16:43,435 Moments ago, Kevin Patrick speculating that perhaps you're jealous. 305 00:16:43,502 --> 00:16:46,672 You could be out here because you are jealous of-- 306 00:16:46,739 --> 00:16:48,240 I don't know what he had in mind but… 307 00:16:49,041 --> 00:16:50,576 Jealous of LA Knight? 308 00:16:50,642 --> 00:16:51,543 [Graves] Perhaps. 309 00:16:51,610 --> 00:16:54,313 [Miz] Has LA Knight won the United States Championship, 310 00:16:54,380 --> 00:16:57,116 the Intercontinental Title, the Tag Team Title, the WWE Champion? 311 00:16:57,182 --> 00:16:58,917 Has he ever been Money in the Bank? 312 00:16:58,984 --> 00:17:00,252 Let me ask you that, Kevin. 313 00:17:00,319 --> 00:17:02,321 -[Patrick] No, fair point. -[Miz] No. No, he hasn't. 314 00:17:02,388 --> 00:17:04,957 [Cole] Let's remind everyone what is at stake in this matchup 315 00:17:05,023 --> 00:17:07,426 between LA Knight and Austin Theory. 316 00:17:07,493 --> 00:17:09,395 The winner will get a crack at Rey Mysterio 317 00:17:09,461 --> 00:17:11,196 and the United States Championship. 318 00:17:12,097 --> 00:17:14,666 [Miz] The United States Title brought to prominence 319 00:17:14,733 --> 00:17:17,169 by Superstars like Harley Race… 320 00:17:17,236 --> 00:17:18,704 [Patrick] Cover for LA Knight. 321 00:17:18,771 --> 00:17:20,672 …like Dusty Rhodes, like The Miz, 322 00:17:20,739 --> 00:17:22,374 a two-time United States Champion. 323 00:17:22,441 --> 00:17:25,244 We are looking at Theory, who is a former United States Champion, 324 00:17:25,310 --> 00:17:28,847 the future of WWE, and LA Knight, who's never won a title. 325 00:17:28,914 --> 00:17:30,182 [Cole] Oh, wow. 326 00:17:30,249 --> 00:17:31,583 The powerslam by Knight. 327 00:17:31,650 --> 00:17:34,019 [Patrick] LA Knight now-- once more a kickout from Theory. 328 00:17:34,086 --> 00:17:38,290 [Cole] Miz, you called LA Knight a, quote, "flavor of the month," 329 00:17:38,357 --> 00:17:41,026 the man who's trying to take your spotlight. 330 00:17:41,093 --> 00:17:43,629 [Miz] Look, I've seen this time and time again. 331 00:17:43,695 --> 00:17:49,201 Until LA Knight wins a WWE Championship, he's just a flash in the pan. 332 00:17:49,268 --> 00:17:51,303 He's a Fandango without tap shoes. 333 00:17:51,370 --> 00:17:52,805 A Eugene without crayons. 334 00:17:52,871 --> 00:17:54,039 He's not the next Rock, 335 00:17:54,106 --> 00:17:56,775 you're not the next Austin, you're the next Doink. 336 00:17:56,842 --> 00:17:57,743 Congratulations. 337 00:17:57,810 --> 00:17:59,144 Welcome to the clown show. 338 00:18:00,145 --> 00:18:01,847 [Patrick] Oh! Face-first. 339 00:18:02,514 --> 00:18:04,183 [Miz] There it is. There it is. 340 00:18:04,249 --> 00:18:06,418 You are the future, Theory. You. 341 00:18:06,885 --> 00:18:08,220 [Graves] What a ringing endorsement. 342 00:18:08,287 --> 00:18:12,257 Could you imagine being an active Superstar being endorsed by The Miz? 343 00:18:12,324 --> 00:18:13,859 [Miz] I love the youth movement. 344 00:18:13,926 --> 00:18:17,930 I love the youth coming into WWE and succeeding. 345 00:18:17,996 --> 00:18:21,333 [Cole] Miz, when you started your career, there were a number of people, 346 00:18:21,400 --> 00:18:22,835 as you started to gain momentum, 347 00:18:22,901 --> 00:18:24,503 who said a lot of the same things about you 348 00:18:24,570 --> 00:18:27,506 that you're now saying about LA Knight, that you were a flash in the pan, 349 00:18:27,573 --> 00:18:30,309 that you wouldn't be around after a year, and you survived. 350 00:18:30,375 --> 00:18:31,944 Perhaps LA Knight will. 351 00:18:32,010 --> 00:18:33,979 Look, I am a one-of-a-kind Superstar. 352 00:18:34,046 --> 00:18:37,049 I am one of one, and you are not one of one. 353 00:18:37,549 --> 00:18:40,719 Just because they are cheering you and getting all over you 354 00:18:40,786 --> 00:18:44,323 does not mean you are anything more than a flash in the pan, 355 00:18:44,389 --> 00:18:45,591 than a flavor of the month. 356 00:18:45,657 --> 00:18:47,926 They can "yeah, yeah, yeah," they can "what, what, what" 357 00:18:47,993 --> 00:18:48,961 all they want. 358 00:18:49,027 --> 00:18:50,796 You're a human catchphrase. 359 00:18:50,863 --> 00:18:51,697 That's what you are. 360 00:18:51,763 --> 00:18:53,999 -You're a human catchphrase. -There's more where that came from. 361 00:18:54,066 --> 00:18:56,902 -Come on over and get a few. -Yeah. Yeah, yeah. 362 00:18:56,969 --> 00:19:02,407 [Cole] So, Miz, no disrespect, but that tirade made you seem very jealous. 363 00:19:02,474 --> 00:19:03,542 Jealous of what? 364 00:19:03,609 --> 00:19:04,676 Get on him, Theory. 365 00:19:04,743 --> 00:19:05,978 There you go. 366 00:19:07,346 --> 00:19:08,780 Come on, dude. 367 00:19:08,847 --> 00:19:10,115 Get on him, Theory. 368 00:19:10,883 --> 00:19:11,884 What? 369 00:19:13,018 --> 00:19:14,486 Concentrate on your match. 370 00:19:14,553 --> 00:19:15,587 Don't concentrate on… 371 00:19:15,654 --> 00:19:17,322 [crowd cheers] 372 00:19:17,389 --> 00:19:18,590 [Graves] Oh, no. Miz, you okay? 373 00:19:18,657 --> 00:19:21,260 [Cole] Go help him, Corey. Go help the poor guy. 374 00:19:21,927 --> 00:19:24,863 [Patrick] A United States Championship match on the line. 375 00:19:24,930 --> 00:19:26,398 Today is my day! 376 00:19:29,067 --> 00:19:31,537 [Patrick] You're watching Friday Night SmackDown, one-on-one action. 377 00:19:31,603 --> 00:19:33,906 The winner earns a United States Championship match 378 00:19:33,972 --> 00:19:35,541 against Rey Mysterio. 379 00:19:35,607 --> 00:19:38,443 Will it be LA Knight or Austin Theory? 380 00:19:39,545 --> 00:19:41,947 [Cole] LA Knight rolling in this matchup. 381 00:19:42,014 --> 00:19:43,649 Theory's been upset and irate since-- 382 00:19:43,715 --> 00:19:45,384 [Patrick] Hang on a second. LA Knight now. 383 00:19:45,450 --> 00:19:47,319 …losing the title to Mysterio last week, 384 00:19:47,386 --> 00:19:49,421 and now having to face LA Knight here tonight. 385 00:19:49,488 --> 00:19:52,324 He wanted a championship opportunity just handed to him. 386 00:19:52,391 --> 00:19:54,526 [Graves] How dare both of you neglect to mention 387 00:19:54,593 --> 00:19:56,562 that we are joined on commentary 388 00:19:56,628 --> 00:19:58,730 by none other than "The A-Lister" The Miz. 389 00:19:58,797 --> 00:20:01,500 [Patrick] Theory, now, hang on a second. Once more kicking out is LA Knight. 390 00:20:01,567 --> 00:20:03,101 I didn't know he was back on headsets. 391 00:20:03,168 --> 00:20:05,904 -I thought he was still in his chair. -Yeah, I'm still here. That's right. 392 00:20:05,971 --> 00:20:06,905 Thank you very much. 393 00:20:06,972 --> 00:20:10,609 I am so sick and tired of the disrespect from Superstars like LA Knight 394 00:20:10,676 --> 00:20:14,079 trying to use me to catapult themselves into the main event. 395 00:20:14,146 --> 00:20:15,814 [Patrick] This is during the commercial break. 396 00:20:15,881 --> 00:20:18,050 A little moment there with you and Theory. 397 00:20:18,116 --> 00:20:21,987 When the future of WWE is in our ring we should be talking about it, 398 00:20:22,054 --> 00:20:24,156 the fans should be chanting Theory's name. 399 00:20:24,823 --> 00:20:27,059 [Patrick] Is that why you're here then, Miz, to support Theory? 400 00:20:27,125 --> 00:20:29,461 [Miz] I feel that if Michael Cole can be on both shows, 401 00:20:29,528 --> 00:20:30,796 I think I should be allowed, 402 00:20:30,862 --> 00:20:33,098 not only allowed, but encouraged to be on both shows. 403 00:20:33,165 --> 00:20:35,567 I should be welcomed. I'm a ratings spike. 404 00:20:35,634 --> 00:20:38,437 This will be the highest-rated SmackDown in the history of SmackDown. 405 00:20:38,503 --> 00:20:39,471 You're welcome. 406 00:20:39,538 --> 00:20:42,708 [Cole] Probably 'cause Edge is having his 25th anniversary celebration tonight. 407 00:20:42,774 --> 00:20:46,011 Maybe you're here to play off of Edge's ratings coattails. 408 00:20:46,078 --> 00:20:47,379 [Miz] Not today, junior. 409 00:20:49,214 --> 00:20:51,850 -[Graves] Theory lining up LA Knight. -[Miz] There it is. 410 00:20:51,917 --> 00:20:53,285 [Patrick] LA Knight waiting for him. 411 00:20:53,685 --> 00:20:55,954 Well-scouted by The Megastar. 412 00:20:56,021 --> 00:20:58,290 [crowd cheers] 413 00:20:58,357 --> 00:21:02,661 [Graves] Is it socially acceptable to refer to LA Knight as The Megastar 414 00:21:02,728 --> 00:21:06,398 when we have a legitimate A-list Superstar mere inches from us? 415 00:21:06,465 --> 00:21:07,566 [Miz] How is he a Megastar? 416 00:21:07,633 --> 00:21:10,002 -How is he a Megastar? -[Cole] There's 16,000 watching here. 417 00:21:10,068 --> 00:21:13,605 [Miz] I will tell you why I'm the most must-see WWE Superstar of all time. 418 00:21:13,672 --> 00:21:15,507 Movies, TV, you name it, people want me. 419 00:21:15,574 --> 00:21:18,143 Last night, yesterday morning, 6:00 a.m., 420 00:21:18,210 --> 00:21:20,812 I was doing a satellite tour for WrestleMania 421 00:21:20,879 --> 00:21:23,282 which was the highest-grossing WrestleMania of all time. 422 00:21:23,348 --> 00:21:25,851 -First day sales, you're welcome. -[Graves] Thank you, Miz. 423 00:21:26,551 --> 00:21:28,820 [Patrick] LA Knight now just toying with Austin Theory. 424 00:21:29,288 --> 00:21:30,355 What a crowd we have. 425 00:21:30,422 --> 00:21:32,157 Sold out here at the Scotiabank Arena. 426 00:21:32,224 --> 00:21:34,793 -LA Knight, wow. -[crowd cheers] 427 00:21:34,860 --> 00:21:37,496 [Cole] Most people who have the resume you have, Miz, 428 00:21:37,562 --> 00:21:38,764 don't have to brag about it. 429 00:21:40,098 --> 00:21:42,267 [Miz] It's not bragging, it's a matter of fact. 430 00:21:43,168 --> 00:21:46,405 [Graves] When no one else sings Miz's praises, Miz has to do it himself. 431 00:21:46,471 --> 00:21:48,006 [Miz] Thank you very much. 432 00:21:49,107 --> 00:21:52,177 [Graves] Big boot connects. Theory rocked. Cover by Knight. 433 00:21:52,244 --> 00:21:55,080 [Patrick] LA Knight wants that United States Championship opportunity. 434 00:21:55,147 --> 00:21:57,015 Theory kicking out again. 435 00:21:57,082 --> 00:21:59,184 What an opportunity for both Superstars. 436 00:21:59,251 --> 00:22:00,752 [Miz] If LA Knight wins this match, 437 00:22:00,819 --> 00:22:04,656 he wins the United States Championship, he'll get a sliver of respect from me. 438 00:22:04,723 --> 00:22:06,258 -[Cole] Bang. -[Miz] Look at this. Boom. 439 00:22:06,325 --> 00:22:08,260 Where'd he get a running boot like that from? 440 00:22:08,327 --> 00:22:10,629 -Has he been watching my tapes? -[Graves] Definitely. 441 00:22:10,696 --> 00:22:12,531 Definitely, without a doubt. 442 00:22:12,597 --> 00:22:15,133 Everyone knows that Miz is the innovator of the running boot. 443 00:22:15,200 --> 00:22:16,201 [Miz] Thank you very much. 444 00:22:16,268 --> 00:22:18,837 [Patrick] Listen to this crowd tonight, Miz. 445 00:22:19,604 --> 00:22:22,240 Very much in favor of LA Knight. 446 00:22:22,307 --> 00:22:23,975 [crowd cheers] 447 00:22:25,577 --> 00:22:27,346 [Graves] Running knee finds the mark. 448 00:22:27,412 --> 00:22:29,147 Theory looks like he's in trouble. 449 00:22:29,214 --> 00:22:31,016 [Miz] Then, in five months, they'll have a new toy. 450 00:22:31,083 --> 00:22:32,217 A new flavor of the month. 451 00:22:32,284 --> 00:22:34,619 A new Superstar that they'll be cheering and chanting 452 00:22:34,686 --> 00:22:36,355 and buying the merchandise of, 453 00:22:36,421 --> 00:22:40,392 that will try to go through me to propel themselves to the main event. 454 00:22:40,992 --> 00:22:42,828 A-Town Down. 455 00:22:42,894 --> 00:22:44,863 [Patrick] Theory wants to take LA Knight on a trip. 456 00:22:44,930 --> 00:22:48,233 -[Miz] Here we go, baby. -We know where he is going. 457 00:22:48,300 --> 00:22:49,601 Theory looking for A-Town Down. 458 00:22:49,668 --> 00:22:50,669 Pushed away by LA Knight. 459 00:22:52,237 --> 00:22:53,572 [Graves] Oh, wow. 460 00:22:53,638 --> 00:22:55,507 [crowd cheers] 461 00:22:55,574 --> 00:22:57,943 A nasty-looking slam by Knight. 462 00:23:01,012 --> 00:23:03,315 -[crowd] LA Knight, yeah! -[Patrick] Wait. 463 00:23:03,381 --> 00:23:04,449 [Cole] Oh, what a shock. 464 00:23:04,516 --> 00:23:06,118 [Graves] Miz has seen enough. 465 00:23:07,953 --> 00:23:11,890 [Cole] Miz is jealous and he sounds like a very bitter man. 466 00:23:11,957 --> 00:23:14,025 [Graves] Jealous of what, Cole? 467 00:23:14,092 --> 00:23:15,894 [Patrick] Hang on a second. Theory quickly back up. 468 00:23:15,961 --> 00:23:16,828 [Graves] Oh! 469 00:23:17,462 --> 00:23:19,431 What a DDT by Knight. 470 00:23:22,701 --> 00:23:27,038 [Patrick] LA Knight distracted by the presence of "The A-Lister" The Miz. 471 00:23:27,105 --> 00:23:29,274 Look at The Miz scampering out of harm's way. 472 00:23:32,444 --> 00:23:34,045 [Graves] Knight out of the way. 473 00:23:34,112 --> 00:23:36,581 Miz sent over the top to the floor. 474 00:23:36,648 --> 00:23:38,250 A little like a Battle Royal, but watch out. 475 00:23:38,316 --> 00:23:39,718 -Oh, no. -Theory now for a quick one 476 00:23:39,785 --> 00:23:42,220 to get the United States Championship opportunity. 477 00:23:42,287 --> 00:23:44,356 -[Cole] He had the tights. -[Patrick] He did it! He did it! 478 00:23:44,423 --> 00:23:45,757 [ring announcer] Here is your winner, 479 00:23:45,824 --> 00:23:49,761 -Austin Theory. -[Patrick] He did it! 480 00:23:49,828 --> 00:23:51,897 [Cole] Theory won via distraction by Miz 481 00:23:51,963 --> 00:23:54,499 and because he had the tights of LA Knight. 482 00:23:54,566 --> 00:23:57,235 [Graves] The history book doesn't come with caveats. 483 00:23:58,303 --> 00:24:04,376 Theory just earned another United States Championship opportunity 484 00:24:04,443 --> 00:24:07,712 to pick up the forever reign right where it left off. 485 00:24:07,779 --> 00:24:12,117 [Cole] LA Knight was dominating that matchup until Miz decided to get involved. 486 00:24:12,184 --> 00:24:16,955 Miz is upset that the spotlight is on someone else here in WWE 487 00:24:17,022 --> 00:24:18,323 and not on Miz, 488 00:24:18,390 --> 00:24:22,494 that perhaps maybe it's LA Knight's time and not The Miz's time anymore. 489 00:24:22,561 --> 00:24:27,532 Maybe LA Knight is now the new A-Lister in WWE, no longer The Miz. 490 00:24:27,599 --> 00:24:29,501 Maybe that's what this is all about. 491 00:24:29,568 --> 00:24:31,336 I think Cole's got a point. Just saying. 492 00:24:31,403 --> 00:24:34,873 Listen, what a crowd here tonight, in the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, 493 00:24:34,940 --> 00:24:38,243 all getting ready to celebrate "The Rated-R Superstar" Edge 494 00:24:38,310 --> 00:24:40,278 and 25 years in WWE. 495 00:24:40,345 --> 00:24:43,515 And they're not the only ones celebrating the WWE Hall of Famer. 496 00:24:43,582 --> 00:24:45,484 ♪ A-Town down Tearin' the place down… ♪ 497 00:24:45,550 --> 00:24:49,654 ["Metalingus" by Alter Bridge plays] ♪ On this day I see clearly… ♪ 498 00:24:52,190 --> 00:24:55,393 Edge, this is your archnemesis, John Cena, 499 00:24:55,460 --> 00:25:01,633 saying congratulations on 25 years in the WWE. 500 00:25:01,700 --> 00:25:05,971 We are amazed by your professional dedication and passion. 501 00:25:06,037 --> 00:25:07,906 From the day I walked through the doors of WWE, 502 00:25:07,973 --> 00:25:11,943 you've been nothing but a mentor to me and someone I've always looked up to. 503 00:25:12,010 --> 00:25:15,747 You're a pro, you're a legend, and you're my friend. 504 00:25:16,381 --> 00:25:18,350 You are truly one of the best to ever do it 505 00:25:18,416 --> 00:25:20,118 and you're only getting better. 506 00:25:20,185 --> 00:25:21,887 Thank you so much for being a dear friend to me. 507 00:25:21,953 --> 00:25:24,256 I love you so much and you are truly family. 508 00:25:24,856 --> 00:25:28,493 Before I was awesome, you reeked of awesomeness. 509 00:25:28,560 --> 00:25:29,694 Congratulations. 510 00:25:30,295 --> 00:25:33,298 When I was 21, I was sitting front row, 511 00:25:33,365 --> 00:25:36,001 you wrestled my dad in a ladder match 512 00:25:36,067 --> 00:25:38,970 and I think that was one of my most memorable experiences. 513 00:25:39,037 --> 00:25:43,308 And now I'm here in my own wrestling gear wishing you happy 25 years. 514 00:25:43,909 --> 00:25:46,912 I think it's a true testament to the type of person Adam is, 515 00:25:46,978 --> 00:25:50,916 in that you will hear more people speaking to how he is as a person 516 00:25:50,982 --> 00:25:53,552 than about the fact that he's done it all in WWE. 517 00:25:53,618 --> 00:25:57,355 So, Edge, Adam, thank you for just being you. 518 00:25:57,422 --> 00:25:58,256 Thank you, Edge. 519 00:25:58,323 --> 00:26:00,525 Thank you for inspiring us all. 520 00:26:00,592 --> 00:26:04,396 To put it simply, thank you, Edge. 521 00:26:07,365 --> 00:26:08,700 [Patrick] Absolutely beautiful. 522 00:26:08,767 --> 00:26:12,270 And the man that helped inspire Edge's legendary comeback, 523 00:26:12,337 --> 00:26:13,972 "The Celtic Warrior" Sheamus. 524 00:26:14,039 --> 00:26:16,741 He's set to go one-on-one with The Rated-R Superstar 525 00:26:16,808 --> 00:26:19,110 for the very first time in their careers 526 00:26:19,177 --> 00:26:21,680 and that's coming your way tonight on SmackDown. 527 00:26:25,250 --> 00:26:27,485 And here tonight on Fox, it is a historic night 528 00:26:27,552 --> 00:26:29,220 and I can't believe it's been 25 years. 529 00:26:29,287 --> 00:26:30,789 I remember 25 years ago 530 00:26:30,855 --> 00:26:33,591 when a young Edge walked into the headquarters 531 00:26:33,658 --> 00:26:38,096 in Stanford, Connecticut, for WWE and said, "I want to be a WWE Superstar," 532 00:26:38,163 --> 00:26:39,698 and here we are tonight. 533 00:26:39,764 --> 00:26:41,700 Yeah, it's safe to say that the Hall of Famer, Edge, 534 00:26:41,766 --> 00:26:44,803 has realized a lifelong dream in WWE. 535 00:26:47,305 --> 00:26:50,208 I got two guys who look to me like wrestlers in training here. 536 00:26:50,275 --> 00:26:52,444 We were just wondering how we should go about it. 537 00:26:52,510 --> 00:26:55,146 And we work out at Siki's Gym, so if you ever want to stop by. 538 00:26:55,213 --> 00:26:56,314 There's a little plug there. 539 00:26:56,381 --> 00:26:57,983 [rock music playing] 540 00:26:58,049 --> 00:27:00,952 The first thing you got to do is you got to get some experience 541 00:27:01,019 --> 00:27:02,854 and then never say never. 542 00:27:02,921 --> 00:27:03,822 It could happen. 543 00:27:08,126 --> 00:27:09,294 Embrace the Edge. 544 00:27:09,361 --> 00:27:11,363 ["Stay" by Alter Bridge playing] 545 00:27:15,033 --> 00:27:18,370 From the beginning you knew Edge was a major star. 546 00:27:19,404 --> 00:27:23,441 Even Edge will tell you, he lived to perform. 547 00:27:24,476 --> 00:27:28,980 ♪ Hold your hands up high And throw 'em in the air ♪ 548 00:27:31,016 --> 00:27:36,388 ♪ Show 'em that you care too much To feel this way again ♪ 549 00:27:40,759 --> 00:27:43,495 For the benefit of those with flash photography. 550 00:27:43,561 --> 00:27:45,563 ♪ We'll have the chance again ♪ 551 00:27:46,998 --> 00:27:51,803 ♪ To see it to the end So do your part and make it last ♪ 552 00:27:51,870 --> 00:27:53,238 Kazoos and streamers. 553 00:27:53,805 --> 00:27:55,607 You think you know me. You think you know me. 554 00:27:55,674 --> 00:27:59,778 ♪ As I take another look around me ♪ 555 00:27:59,844 --> 00:28:03,081 The perfect combination of athlete and showman. 556 00:28:04,049 --> 00:28:08,053 ♪ And as I'm trying to be all I can be ♪ 557 00:28:08,119 --> 00:28:09,954 Nature Boy. Woo. 558 00:28:10,021 --> 00:28:11,289 The Rock will take his boot-- 559 00:28:11,356 --> 00:28:15,660 And stick it straight up candy asses. 560 00:28:18,663 --> 00:28:20,065 [Austin] He's so unselfish. 561 00:28:20,131 --> 00:28:22,267 Always trying to give the fans more. 562 00:28:24,469 --> 00:28:26,404 I found these pictures. Check it out. 563 00:28:27,405 --> 00:28:30,175 And the passion, he really draws you in. 564 00:28:32,911 --> 00:28:34,612 I was in awe watching him. 565 00:28:38,683 --> 00:28:42,220 He was someone that was willing to risk it all to entertain. 566 00:28:42,287 --> 00:28:45,123 ♪ Right here with me ♪ 567 00:28:47,425 --> 00:28:51,396 ♪ They say we'll get back To the way it was ♪ 568 00:28:51,463 --> 00:28:55,867 [ring announcer] The Rated-R Superstar. 569 00:28:55,934 --> 00:29:00,038 ♪ Before the bitter winds of change ♪ 570 00:29:01,339 --> 00:29:05,877 ♪ It's so hard to know Where it's gonna go ♪ 571 00:29:05,944 --> 00:29:09,414 ♪ Will you please give me a sign? ♪ 572 00:29:09,481 --> 00:29:14,452 He raised the bar for us to put on the best show we possibly can. 573 00:29:20,058 --> 00:29:23,795 The MRI showed that, uh, that I have to retire. 574 00:29:27,765 --> 00:29:31,202 [Edge] If someone took away the thing that you loved most 575 00:29:31,269 --> 00:29:33,605 and after that you started a beautiful family, 576 00:29:33,671 --> 00:29:35,106 you did all of these things, 577 00:29:36,007 --> 00:29:41,346 but if someone dangles that carrot of ending it the way you want to, 578 00:29:41,880 --> 00:29:43,314 how many people are gonna say no? 579 00:29:44,082 --> 00:29:45,350 You think you know me. 580 00:29:46,251 --> 00:29:49,454 ♪ Don't wait ♪ 581 00:29:50,421 --> 00:29:54,092 ♪ It won't last forever and ♪ 582 00:29:54,159 --> 00:29:57,896 ♪ Allow your heart to heal ♪ 583 00:30:01,633 --> 00:30:03,468 [Batista] There's something so exciting about him. 584 00:30:03,535 --> 00:30:05,603 He's like the rock star of WWE. 585 00:30:06,171 --> 00:30:10,175 ♪ Stay the course with no regret ♪ 586 00:30:10,241 --> 00:30:13,912 ♪ Right here with me ♪ 587 00:30:16,047 --> 00:30:17,248 [laughing] 588 00:30:18,283 --> 00:30:20,118 ♪ Right here… ♪ 589 00:30:20,185 --> 00:30:23,454 [Hogan] He left a mark that you can't erase on this business. 590 00:30:23,521 --> 00:30:26,891 ♪ Stay the course with no regret ♪ 591 00:30:26,958 --> 00:30:30,562 ♪ Right here with me ♪ 592 00:30:30,628 --> 00:30:32,330 [Austin] Edge created a masterpiece 593 00:30:32,397 --> 00:30:34,132 that people are gonna look back on forever. 594 00:30:34,732 --> 00:30:38,169 ♪ Right here with me ♪ 595 00:30:41,706 --> 00:30:47,111 [crowd chants "Thank you, Edge"] 596 00:30:50,014 --> 00:30:52,250 [upbeat music plays] 597 00:30:52,317 --> 00:30:57,322 [Graves] Well, tonight The Rated-R Superstar celebrates 25 years in WWE 598 00:30:57,388 --> 00:31:00,491 the only way he knows how, with a fight. 599 00:31:00,558 --> 00:31:03,695 Will "The Celtic Warrior" Sheamus play spoiler 600 00:31:03,761 --> 00:31:06,397 and ruin Edge's historic celebration? 601 00:31:06,464 --> 00:31:09,567 We'll find out when these veterans collide tonight. 602 00:31:10,268 --> 00:31:12,303 [Damage CTRL's music plays] 603 00:31:12,370 --> 00:31:13,705 Damage CTRL. 604 00:31:14,806 --> 00:31:15,840 Yeah. 605 00:31:15,907 --> 00:31:17,175 Ha ha ha. 606 00:31:19,043 --> 00:31:21,212 ♪ We got the power, we got the rage ♪ 607 00:31:21,279 --> 00:31:22,313 ♪ Control the stage ♪ 608 00:31:22,380 --> 00:31:24,382 Down, down, down, down, down. 609 00:31:24,449 --> 00:31:28,620 Turn the music down because we got something beautiful for you. 610 00:31:30,955 --> 00:31:35,426 Even though you dum-dums here in Toronto are not worthy, 611 00:31:35,493 --> 00:31:42,066 we are gonna grace you with a champion. 612 00:31:42,133 --> 00:31:43,668 I know you guys aren't used to that either, 613 00:31:43,735 --> 00:31:49,874 but we're gonna grace you with the new WWE Women's Champion, 614 00:31:49,941 --> 00:31:52,644 the Genius of the Sky, 615 00:31:52,710 --> 00:31:57,715 the one and only Iyo Sky. 616 00:31:57,782 --> 00:31:59,751 [Iyo Sky's music plays] 617 00:32:06,291 --> 00:32:08,893 That right there, baby. 618 00:32:08,960 --> 00:32:10,261 [bell rings] 619 00:32:10,328 --> 00:32:15,300 [ring announcer] The following contest is a Tag Team Match scheduled for one fall. 620 00:32:15,366 --> 00:32:18,803 Making their way to the ring, accompanied by Dakota Kai, 621 00:32:18,870 --> 00:32:22,273 representing Damage CTRL, Bayley, 622 00:32:22,340 --> 00:32:26,844 and the new WWE Women's Champion, 623 00:32:26,911 --> 00:32:30,715 Iyo Sky. 624 00:32:30,782 --> 00:32:34,519 [Patrick] There's no denying we are in the era of Iyo, 625 00:32:34,585 --> 00:32:37,155 and tonight the Genius of the Sky competes 626 00:32:37,221 --> 00:32:41,092 for the first time since her electrifying cash-in at SummerSlam. 627 00:32:41,159 --> 00:32:42,493 She's alongside Bayley 628 00:32:42,560 --> 00:32:47,799 against two formidable foes in Charlotte Flair and Bianca Belair. 629 00:32:47,865 --> 00:32:50,068 What a Tag Team Match we've got coming up 630 00:32:50,134 --> 00:32:53,204 right here on Friday Night SmackDown. 631 00:32:58,643 --> 00:33:01,512 Acknowledge me. 632 00:33:01,579 --> 00:33:03,948 [Cole] Last week it was a shocking turn of events. 633 00:33:04,015 --> 00:33:07,952 The unhinged Jay Uso told the world he quit. 634 00:33:08,019 --> 00:33:11,689 Now rumors and speculations swirling around The Bloodline. 635 00:33:11,756 --> 00:33:13,758 Kayla Braxton with an exclusive interview 636 00:33:13,825 --> 00:33:15,793 with the special counsel, Paul Heyman, 637 00:33:15,860 --> 00:33:17,862 to get to the bottom of it, tonight. 638 00:33:21,265 --> 00:33:24,869 [Patrick] Friday Night SmackDown is sponsored by Progressive Insurance. 639 00:33:24,936 --> 00:33:29,307 Save when you bundle auto, home or motorcycle insurance. 640 00:33:31,909 --> 00:33:33,478 [Cole] And there's lovely Bayley. 641 00:33:33,544 --> 00:33:35,346 [crowd chants "Iyo Sky"] 642 00:33:35,413 --> 00:33:37,548 [Graves] [indistinct] Oh, that's Dakota Kai. 643 00:33:37,615 --> 00:33:40,551 -[Cole] And Iyo Sky. The champion. -[Bianca Belair's music plays] 644 00:33:40,618 --> 00:33:44,522 [Patrick] And Damage CTRL have company in the form of The EST. 645 00:33:44,589 --> 00:33:46,357 ♪ Instead of crying They hear me roar ♪ 646 00:33:46,424 --> 00:33:50,061 [ring announcer] And their opponent, first, from Knoxville, Tennessee, 647 00:33:50,128 --> 00:33:54,599 Bianca Belair. 648 00:33:54,665 --> 00:33:58,202 [Cole] Remember, it was Bianca Belair who won the championship 649 00:33:58,269 --> 00:34:00,705 and then lost it moments later 650 00:34:00,772 --> 00:34:04,008 when Iyo Sky cashed in the Money in the Bank contract. 651 00:34:04,542 --> 00:34:06,544 [Graves] Through a roller coaster of emotions, 652 00:34:06,611 --> 00:34:09,347 from the thrill of victory to the agony of defeat. 653 00:34:09,414 --> 00:34:11,449 ♪ Watch me, watch me shine ♪ 654 00:34:11,516 --> 00:34:14,085 [Cole] Well, Bianca had injured her knee in that Triple Threat Match 655 00:34:14,152 --> 00:34:16,320 with Charlotte and Asuka at SummerSlam, 656 00:34:16,387 --> 00:34:18,456 and Iyo Sky did what any good 657 00:34:18,523 --> 00:34:21,192 Money in the Bank contract holder would do, Corey. 658 00:34:21,259 --> 00:34:22,894 She cashed in on an injury. 659 00:34:23,628 --> 00:34:25,263 [Graves] Brilliant decision by Iyo. 660 00:34:26,063 --> 00:34:28,599 [Charlotte Flair's music plays] 661 00:34:37,108 --> 00:34:38,309 Bow down. 662 00:34:39,877 --> 00:34:41,879 All hail the queen. 663 00:34:43,014 --> 00:34:48,453 [ring announcer] And her tag team partner, from The Queen City, 664 00:34:48,519 --> 00:34:52,824 Charlotte Flair. 665 00:34:52,890 --> 00:34:55,092 [Patrick] "The Queen" Charlotte Flair 666 00:34:55,159 --> 00:34:58,796 is bound to be fired up and motivated tonight 667 00:34:58,863 --> 00:35:02,100 after last week on Friday Night SmackDown. 668 00:35:02,166 --> 00:35:06,771 It was Charlotte Flair and Asuka in one-on-one action. 669 00:35:08,106 --> 00:35:11,275 [fireworks] 670 00:35:13,744 --> 00:35:15,913 And it didn't exactly go as planned. 671 00:35:15,980 --> 00:35:19,550 Two of the three competitors in that Triple Threat Match at SummerSlam, 672 00:35:19,617 --> 00:35:21,819 in Charlotte and "The Empress" Asuka. 673 00:35:21,886 --> 00:35:25,156 And this was a hard-hitting full tilt match. 674 00:35:25,223 --> 00:35:28,426 And it looked like Charlotte was about to get the victory, Corey, until… 675 00:35:29,360 --> 00:35:33,898 [Graves] Damage CTRL would arrive on scene and truly take no prisoners. 676 00:35:33,965 --> 00:35:35,333 Making their presence felt, 677 00:35:35,399 --> 00:35:38,136 first at the expense of "The Queen" Charlotte Flair, 678 00:35:38,202 --> 00:35:41,372 but moments later both Asuka and Charlotte 679 00:35:41,439 --> 00:35:44,275 suffering the wrath of Iyo Sky, 680 00:35:44,342 --> 00:35:47,311 and Damage CTRL in full effect. 681 00:35:47,378 --> 00:35:48,913 [Cole] And make no mistake about it, 682 00:35:48,980 --> 00:35:53,317 this was planned out, premeditated by Damage CTRL 683 00:35:53,384 --> 00:35:55,653 to show the Women's Division on SmackDown 684 00:35:55,720 --> 00:35:58,322 who's in charge, who's in control. 685 00:35:58,389 --> 00:36:00,958 Iyo's the champ. There's a new sheriff in town. 686 00:36:03,528 --> 00:36:06,898 Now, this team of Charlotte and Bianca Belair, not unprecedented. 687 00:36:06,964 --> 00:36:09,233 They had some success a number of weeks ago. 688 00:36:09,300 --> 00:36:11,435 [Patrick] They certainly did. Teamed up just a few weeks ago, 689 00:36:11,502 --> 00:36:15,773 but can they coexist given what's played out over the last few weeks? 690 00:36:15,840 --> 00:36:19,176 Especially against a well-oiled machine, Corey, in Damage CTRL. 691 00:36:19,243 --> 00:36:22,146 [Graves] A full-time team in every sense of the word 692 00:36:22,213 --> 00:36:24,882 when you're talking about Bayley and Iyo Sky. 693 00:36:24,949 --> 00:36:28,786 Charlotte Flair and Bianca Belair incredible competitors individually, 694 00:36:28,853 --> 00:36:33,824 but let's be honest, one victory does not a great tag team make. 695 00:36:33,891 --> 00:36:35,960 [Cole] Dakota Kai said it was only appropriate 696 00:36:36,027 --> 00:36:38,596 that Iyo Sky would win the championship at SummerSlam 697 00:36:38,663 --> 00:36:42,500 because that's where Damage CTRL debuted a year prior, 698 00:36:42,567 --> 00:36:45,102 -but there're still a lot of whispers… -[Patrick] Cover. 699 00:36:45,169 --> 00:36:46,170 [Cole] ….in the locker room 700 00:36:46,237 --> 00:36:50,141 over the fact that Bayley could be jealous that Iyo's champion. 701 00:36:51,475 --> 00:36:55,880 [Graves] That is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard in my entire life. 702 00:36:55,947 --> 00:36:59,650 A, Bayley has denied that claim each and every time you've made it, Cole. 703 00:36:59,717 --> 00:37:01,552 I understand her opinion on you. 704 00:37:01,619 --> 00:37:05,256 And let's be honest, when one person in a faction is a champion, 705 00:37:05,323 --> 00:37:07,391 -it elevates the entire faction. -[Cole] So wait a minute, 706 00:37:07,458 --> 00:37:11,495 you've known Bayley for her entire time here in WWE. 707 00:37:11,562 --> 00:37:15,066 You spent a lot of time with her in the Performance Center down in Orlando, Corey. 708 00:37:15,132 --> 00:37:19,403 How can you believe or take everything that Bayley says at face value? 709 00:37:19,470 --> 00:37:22,173 [Graves] Because Bayley is a multiple-time Women's Champion… 710 00:37:22,240 --> 00:37:25,776 -[Cole] And a multiple-time liar. -That's your opinion. 711 00:37:26,577 --> 00:37:28,779 [Patrick] Tell you what, fellas, if there was any doubt at all 712 00:37:28,846 --> 00:37:31,549 about the knee of Bianca Belair after SummerSlam, 713 00:37:31,616 --> 00:37:35,219 I think Bianca's answering those doubts pretty quickly here. 714 00:37:35,286 --> 00:37:37,922 The EST, is she going to tag Charlotte Flair here? 715 00:37:37,989 --> 00:37:39,156 Yes, tag made. 716 00:37:41,025 --> 00:37:43,094 [Cole] I think it would behoove both Charlotte and Bianca 717 00:37:43,160 --> 00:37:47,465 to work together tonight against the solid front of Damage CTRL. 718 00:37:47,531 --> 00:37:50,735 [Graves] Cole, let's be honest, there ain't enough real estate in Ontario 719 00:37:50,801 --> 00:37:53,037 to accommodate the egos of both Charlotte Flair 720 00:37:53,104 --> 00:37:54,972 and The EST simultaneously. 721 00:37:56,674 --> 00:37:58,643 [Patrick] Face-first into the turnbuckle. 722 00:37:58,709 --> 00:38:02,413 [Graves] That's the entire difference between these two teams. 723 00:38:02,480 --> 00:38:04,715 Bayley, Iyo, even Dakota, 724 00:38:04,782 --> 00:38:07,518 all working toward a common goal of greatness. 725 00:38:07,585 --> 00:38:08,919 Charlotte Flair's achieved greatness, 726 00:38:08,986 --> 00:38:12,523 Bianca Belair's achieved greatness, but on individual terms. 727 00:38:12,590 --> 00:38:15,526 They will stab one another in the back quicker than you can blink your eyes. 728 00:38:15,593 --> 00:38:17,662 [Patrick] Bayley looking to get Charlotte. Charlotte-- Oh! 729 00:38:17,728 --> 00:38:19,163 Big kick from Charlotte. 730 00:38:21,098 --> 00:38:23,267 The Queen is rolling here early. 731 00:38:23,334 --> 00:38:25,336 [Cole] Charlotte at SummerSlam was closing in, perhaps, 732 00:38:25,403 --> 00:38:27,705 on the Women's Championship. 733 00:38:28,472 --> 00:38:32,076 She had Bianca Belair and the injured knee in the figure eight 734 00:38:32,143 --> 00:38:34,912 before Asuka blasted her with the blue mist. 735 00:38:36,180 --> 00:38:37,782 [Patrick] For Bianca you've got to think 736 00:38:37,848 --> 00:38:40,484 that she's not annoyed at Iyo Sky for cashing in. 737 00:38:40,551 --> 00:38:43,054 It's more Bayley for trying to inflict further damage on her knee, 738 00:38:43,120 --> 00:38:46,123 but here comes the WWE Women's Champion, Iyo Sky. 739 00:38:46,190 --> 00:38:48,159 [Graves] That's like getting mad at the shoe salesman 740 00:38:48,225 --> 00:38:49,960 because your jacket doesn't fit, KP. 741 00:38:50,027 --> 00:38:51,662 That's a ridiculous statement. 742 00:38:51,729 --> 00:38:54,231 How is anybody mad at Bayley for what happened? 743 00:38:54,298 --> 00:38:59,036 Iyo took the opportunity that 100 percent of women 744 00:38:59,103 --> 00:39:01,572 who've held the Money in the Bank contract have taken. 745 00:39:01,639 --> 00:39:03,941 [Cole] Yeah, but I do get Kevin, though, Corey. 746 00:39:04,008 --> 00:39:06,811 The fact that Bayley actually aided Iyo 747 00:39:06,877 --> 00:39:11,549 in helping her to damage Bianca even more to win the championship. 748 00:39:11,615 --> 00:39:13,217 [Patrick] Oh, watch out here, fellas. 749 00:39:13,284 --> 00:39:16,053 Charlotte Flair now, The Queen from the apron. 750 00:39:16,120 --> 00:39:18,122 Flattening Damage CTRL. 751 00:39:18,689 --> 00:39:22,126 The Queen and The EST looking good on SmackDown. 752 00:39:25,830 --> 00:39:27,932 [Patrick] A sold-out crowd tonight in Toronto 753 00:39:27,998 --> 00:39:30,034 witnessing a cracking Tag Team Match. 754 00:39:30,101 --> 00:39:32,536 Bianca Belair teaming up with Charlotte Flair 755 00:39:32,603 --> 00:39:38,409 taking on Damage CTRL's Bayley and the WWE Women's Champion, Iyo Sky. 756 00:39:38,476 --> 00:39:42,246 And tonight's Friday Night SmackDown on Fox is sponsored by Progressive. 757 00:39:42,313 --> 00:39:44,949 [Cole] Corey, what do you think Bayley would do if I ran up there right now 758 00:39:45,015 --> 00:39:46,650 and said, "Hey, there's Shotzi"? 759 00:39:46,717 --> 00:39:48,819 [Graves] Why on Earth would you subject yourself 760 00:39:48,886 --> 00:39:51,222 to that sort of humiliation publicly, Cole? 761 00:39:51,288 --> 00:39:54,125 Bayley would bend you in ways that you didn't know your body could do. 762 00:39:54,191 --> 00:39:55,526 -Good point. -Or maybe she'd run away. 763 00:39:55,593 --> 00:39:58,395 -[Graves] I doubt that very strongly. -[Patrick] Yeah. I'm with Corey on this. 764 00:39:59,630 --> 00:40:03,701 [Cole] Shotzi obviously still very upset that Bayley and company cut her hair. 765 00:40:04,235 --> 00:40:05,636 [Patrick] Bayley quickly across now. 766 00:40:05,703 --> 00:40:08,205 Can Bayley put away Charlotte Flair-- who kicks out at two. 767 00:40:08,939 --> 00:40:10,674 Bianca Belair on edge now. 768 00:40:16,013 --> 00:40:17,415 What have you made of the tandem so far 769 00:40:17,481 --> 00:40:19,417 of Charlotte Flair and Bianca Belair, Cole? 770 00:40:19,483 --> 00:40:20,985 [Cole] They've been working well together. 771 00:40:21,051 --> 00:40:23,721 Again, you don't have to like each other to battle against a common enemy, 772 00:40:23,788 --> 00:40:25,623 and Damage CTRL has made it pretty clear 773 00:40:25,689 --> 00:40:28,926 they want to take over the Women's Division here on SmackDown. 774 00:40:28,993 --> 00:40:32,596 [Graves] I'd say the takeover is fairly well underway at this point 775 00:40:32,663 --> 00:40:36,567 with Iyo Sky holding the WWE Women's Championship. 776 00:40:36,634 --> 00:40:40,137 [Patrick] Iyo pissed off last week that she didn't get more attention 777 00:40:40,204 --> 00:40:41,906 as the WWE Women's Champion. 778 00:40:41,972 --> 00:40:45,042 Saying it should have all been about her rather than Charlotte and Asuka. 779 00:40:45,109 --> 00:40:47,344 "This is my time, the Iyo Era." 780 00:40:48,379 --> 00:40:51,615 [Graves] When did you get all fired up about using foul language, KP? 781 00:40:53,484 --> 00:40:55,886 -[Patrick] My apologies. -Iyo sending The Queen off the ropes. 782 00:40:57,354 --> 00:40:59,089 [Patrick] Iyo now looking to turn it around. 783 00:41:00,958 --> 00:41:02,760 [Cole] Great move by Iyo Sky. 784 00:41:02,827 --> 00:41:04,261 [Graves] Crossface submission applied. 785 00:41:04,328 --> 00:41:07,097 Iyo is gonna look to straighten the left arm of Charlotte Flair 786 00:41:07,164 --> 00:41:10,668 to complete the full impact of the submission, 787 00:41:10,734 --> 00:41:13,237 but Charlotte able to escape momentarily. 788 00:41:14,004 --> 00:41:16,140 [Cole] I think a lot of people are gonna be surprised, Corey, 789 00:41:16,207 --> 00:41:18,709 that don't know what Iyo Sky is all about, 790 00:41:18,776 --> 00:41:21,011 to watch her reign as champion here on SmackDown. 791 00:41:21,579 --> 00:41:22,813 [Graves] I completely agree, Cole, 792 00:41:22,880 --> 00:41:25,449 I think, pun heavily intended, 793 00:41:25,516 --> 00:41:28,853 the sky is the limit for the WWE Women's Champion, 794 00:41:28,919 --> 00:41:30,521 looking to muscle up The Queen. 795 00:41:31,121 --> 00:41:32,490 [Patrick] Can you imagine the momentum 796 00:41:32,556 --> 00:41:34,792 and the bragging rights if Iyo could get the win over Charlotte? 797 00:41:34,859 --> 00:41:37,761 But The Queen powering Iyo away now. 798 00:41:37,828 --> 00:41:40,831 Looking to make the tag to Bianca Belair. Can she get there? 799 00:41:41,999 --> 00:41:44,034 Iyo just batters into Belair. 800 00:41:44,101 --> 00:41:46,504 [Graves] Great closing speed by Iyo Sky, 801 00:41:46,570 --> 00:41:49,940 able to prevent Charlotte from making the tag to The EST. 802 00:41:50,007 --> 00:41:54,011 [Cole] Exactly. Trying to make sure Charlotte did not get out of the ring. 803 00:41:54,078 --> 00:41:56,213 [Graves] Those are the sort of hiccups that don't occur 804 00:41:56,280 --> 00:41:58,115 when you're a regular tag team. 805 00:41:58,182 --> 00:42:00,351 If Charlotte Flair and Bianca were a team, 806 00:42:00,417 --> 00:42:04,755 if they actually cared about one another and not just the victory and the paycheck, 807 00:42:04,822 --> 00:42:06,524 they don't make those sort of mistakes. 808 00:42:10,294 --> 00:42:11,562 [Patrick] Ooh! 809 00:42:11,629 --> 00:42:14,965 Big dropkick just flattened Charlotte Flair. 810 00:42:16,333 --> 00:42:17,768 [Cole] Bayley calling for the cover. 811 00:42:17,835 --> 00:42:19,937 [Patrick] Iyo now. Early kickout. 812 00:42:20,004 --> 00:42:21,872 [Cole] Bayley directing traffic here. 813 00:42:22,473 --> 00:42:24,742 Take a look at what happened just a bit ago. 814 00:42:25,476 --> 00:42:29,480 [Graves] We see fantastic athleticism of Iyo Sky 815 00:42:29,547 --> 00:42:31,849 before cinching in a crossface submission, 816 00:42:31,916 --> 00:42:33,617 and again, The Queen with a chance. 817 00:42:33,684 --> 00:42:35,486 A little daylight to make a tag. 818 00:42:35,553 --> 00:42:36,654 [crowd cheers] 819 00:42:36,720 --> 00:42:41,625 [Patrick] Tag made and here comes The EST powering down Iyo Sky. 820 00:42:41,692 --> 00:42:44,828 [Cole] Now it's Iyo Sky who desperately needs to make a tag. 821 00:42:45,996 --> 00:42:48,999 [Patrick] What energy and enthusiasm Bianca Belair brings. 822 00:42:52,703 --> 00:42:55,439 Letting all the blood rush to the head of Iyo Sky. 823 00:42:55,506 --> 00:42:59,243 [crowd cheers] 824 00:42:59,310 --> 00:43:01,045 [Graves] Bianca's fired up. 825 00:43:01,512 --> 00:43:02,980 -[Patrick] Oh. -[Graves] Nice. 826 00:43:03,047 --> 00:43:04,748 Just cut Iyo in half. 827 00:43:06,884 --> 00:43:09,486 [crowd] One, two, three… 828 00:43:09,553 --> 00:43:15,492 [counting continues] 829 00:43:16,226 --> 00:43:19,029 [Patrick] Bayley now. Well played, Bianca Belair. 830 00:43:19,096 --> 00:43:20,264 Had it read. 831 00:43:21,365 --> 00:43:23,500 [Graves] Backbreaker by Belair. 832 00:43:23,567 --> 00:43:25,269 [Patrick] Bianca's going this alone. 833 00:43:28,973 --> 00:43:31,342 [Patrick] Belair now off the ropes. In for the cover. 834 00:43:31,408 --> 00:43:33,043 Can Bianca get the win? 835 00:43:33,911 --> 00:43:36,513 [Graves] Dropkick to the back of Belair's knee. 836 00:43:36,580 --> 00:43:38,616 Great strategy by Iyo Sky. 837 00:43:41,352 --> 00:43:45,689 [Patrick] Damage CTRL trying to take back control here with Iyo Sky 838 00:43:45,756 --> 00:43:50,427 in her first match since becoming WWE Women's Champion. 839 00:43:52,863 --> 00:43:53,897 Tag made. 840 00:43:57,768 --> 00:43:59,703 [Graves] Spiking the knee. 841 00:44:00,604 --> 00:44:03,407 You can see the wounds of war on the face of The Queen. 842 00:44:03,474 --> 00:44:05,809 [Cole] Bianca is still in this. Nice kickout there. 843 00:44:05,876 --> 00:44:08,178 Damage CTRL not able to put her away. 844 00:44:08,245 --> 00:44:12,116 [Graves] And notice how Damage CTRL never stops communicating. 845 00:44:12,182 --> 00:44:14,618 Constantly Bayley's talking to Iyo. 846 00:44:14,685 --> 00:44:16,920 Iyo is shouting at Bayley from the outside. 847 00:44:16,987 --> 00:44:19,156 Dakota's watching the entire situation play out. 848 00:44:19,223 --> 00:44:21,425 It's tremendous teamwork. 849 00:44:23,127 --> 00:44:25,863 [Patrick] Yet Belair and Charlotte Flair still very much in this 850 00:44:25,929 --> 00:44:29,633 as Bianca has to deal with both Damage CTRL members. 851 00:44:29,700 --> 00:44:31,902 [crowd cheers] 852 00:44:31,969 --> 00:44:35,072 [Cole] Bianca trying to drag herself to a tag, guys. 853 00:44:35,139 --> 00:44:37,074 [Flair] Come on. Come on. 854 00:44:37,875 --> 00:44:38,742 Come on. 855 00:44:38,809 --> 00:44:41,011 [Patrick] Charlotte encouraging The EST across. 856 00:44:41,745 --> 00:44:43,981 Can Bianca get there? Tag made. 857 00:44:46,383 --> 00:44:49,453 Damage CTRL in the drop zone for Charlotte Flair. 858 00:44:49,520 --> 00:44:51,922 Crossbody for Charlotte Flair. 859 00:44:51,989 --> 00:44:54,558 [crowd cheers] 860 00:44:54,625 --> 00:44:57,828 [Cole] Now Charlotte making Bayley and Iyo pay. 861 00:44:57,895 --> 00:45:00,998 [crowd chanting "Woo"] 862 00:45:03,367 --> 00:45:05,736 [Patrick] There's that power of The Queen. 863 00:45:08,405 --> 00:45:11,241 Catching Bayley… and what are we gonna see here? 864 00:45:13,143 --> 00:45:13,977 Oh. 865 00:45:14,511 --> 00:45:17,214 [Cole] A big smile on Charlotte's face as well. 866 00:45:17,281 --> 00:45:19,249 [crowd cheers] 867 00:45:21,085 --> 00:45:23,253 Tremendous history between these two. 868 00:45:24,421 --> 00:45:26,323 [Patrick] Oh, big clothesline. 869 00:45:26,857 --> 00:45:30,961 In for the cover now for Flair and Bianca Belair, and Bayley kicks out. 870 00:45:31,028 --> 00:45:33,731 [Cole] Remember who Bayley cashed her Money in the Bank contract in on 871 00:45:33,797 --> 00:45:34,998 a few years ago? 872 00:45:35,933 --> 00:45:37,367 None other than Charlotte. 873 00:45:37,434 --> 00:45:40,137 [Graves] Charlotte knows all too well what it means to fall victim 874 00:45:40,204 --> 00:45:41,739 to the Money in the Bank contract, 875 00:45:41,805 --> 00:45:45,442 but now The Queen making the climb toward the top. 876 00:45:45,509 --> 00:45:47,911 [crowd chants "Let's go, Charlotte"] 877 00:45:47,978 --> 00:45:49,213 -[Graves] Bayley-- -[Cole] Oh, my… 878 00:45:49,279 --> 00:45:50,214 [Patrick] Man! 879 00:45:50,280 --> 00:45:51,682 [Graves] And Dakota loves it. 880 00:45:52,382 --> 00:45:55,085 It's a long way down and a nasty landing. 881 00:45:55,152 --> 00:45:58,021 Charlotte immediately clutching at her ankle. 882 00:45:58,589 --> 00:46:02,893 [Cole] And Bianca clutching at the bad knee that Kevin referenced earlier. 883 00:46:02,960 --> 00:46:07,231 [Graves] Iyo wasting no time exploiting a fallen Charlotte Flair. 884 00:46:07,297 --> 00:46:08,599 Great strategy. 885 00:46:09,266 --> 00:46:12,002 [Cole] And this is where Damage CTRL is so dangerous. 886 00:46:13,370 --> 00:46:14,938 [Patrick] And so ruthless. 887 00:46:15,005 --> 00:46:18,075 Bayley quickly back inside, hooks the leg for the victory. 888 00:46:18,142 --> 00:46:20,744 Can Bayley get a kickout by Charlotte somehow? 889 00:46:21,411 --> 00:46:24,081 [Graves] Not a lot of emphasis on the kickout from Charlotte Flair. 890 00:46:24,148 --> 00:46:26,383 The Queen may be losing steam. 891 00:46:26,450 --> 00:46:28,652 [Cole] Smart move by Bayley to set Charlotte up 892 00:46:28,719 --> 00:46:30,287 for Iyo to go to the top rope. 893 00:46:30,354 --> 00:46:31,922 [Patrick] The Genius of the Sky. 894 00:46:32,623 --> 00:46:36,527 [Graves] Wanted the Over the Moonsault, but the shotei right to the jaw. 895 00:46:36,593 --> 00:46:40,430 That dropped Charlotte. My goodness. 896 00:46:40,497 --> 00:46:41,632 [crowd cheers] 897 00:46:41,698 --> 00:46:45,269 [Patrick] Sensational strike from Iyo. Scouted by Charlotte. 898 00:46:45,335 --> 00:46:46,670 -[Graves] Amazing impact. -[Cole] Tag. 899 00:46:46,737 --> 00:46:48,572 [Graves] Great wherewithal by Bayley. 900 00:46:49,706 --> 00:46:51,275 Woo! 901 00:46:51,341 --> 00:46:53,544 [Graves] Ah, this is beautiful. 902 00:46:53,610 --> 00:46:56,713 [Patrick] Bayley mocking Charlotte, but a massive right from Charlotte. 903 00:46:56,780 --> 00:46:58,348 [Cole] Bayley was going into the figure four. 904 00:47:00,651 --> 00:47:03,053 [Patrick] Tag made to Bianca. Oh, big boot. 905 00:47:03,120 --> 00:47:04,621 [Cole] What a double-team. 906 00:47:04,688 --> 00:47:07,491 [Patrick] Bianca Belair now has Bayley where she wants her. 907 00:47:07,558 --> 00:47:09,660 Kiss of Death! 908 00:47:09,726 --> 00:47:12,830 The K.O.D. and the cover, 909 00:47:12,896 --> 00:47:14,331 -and the victory. -[bell rings] 910 00:47:14,398 --> 00:47:16,567 -[Bianca Belair's music plays] -Pretty impressive. 911 00:47:16,633 --> 00:47:18,035 [ring announcer] Here are your winners, 912 00:47:18,101 --> 00:47:20,070 the team of Charlotte Flair 913 00:47:20,137 --> 00:47:25,943 and Bianca Belair. 914 00:47:27,811 --> 00:47:29,179 [Cole] You got to be impressed, Corey, 915 00:47:29,246 --> 00:47:32,082 with the performance by Belair and Charlotte tonight. 916 00:47:32,149 --> 00:47:35,586 [Graves] It's not often that I'm mistaken, but once in a blue moon, it happens. 917 00:47:35,652 --> 00:47:38,956 It was a very impressive effort by both Belair and Charlotte. 918 00:47:39,590 --> 00:47:41,925 This was the beginning of the end. 919 00:47:41,992 --> 00:47:46,630 Keep your eyes on Charlotte Flair as Bayley looks to cinch in the figure four. 920 00:47:46,697 --> 00:47:51,535 She gets five across the eyes from The Queen and the tag made. 921 00:47:51,602 --> 00:47:54,338 -Here comes The EST. -[Cole] And watch Charlotte. 922 00:47:54,404 --> 00:47:55,472 First the boot. 923 00:47:56,139 --> 00:48:00,611 [Graves] Booting Bayley right into the clutches of The EST 924 00:48:00,677 --> 00:48:02,879 for the K.O.D. 925 00:48:02,946 --> 00:48:06,149 What a win for Belair and Flair. 926 00:48:07,284 --> 00:48:10,354 [Patrick] In her first match back since becoming champion, 927 00:48:10,420 --> 00:48:15,492 a loss for Iyo Sky, but we are celebrating here tonight, folks, in Toronto. 928 00:48:15,559 --> 00:48:19,296 As we're about to celebrate the 25-year anniversary of Edge. 929 00:48:19,363 --> 00:48:20,897 ♪ I never needed you at all… ♪ 930 00:48:21,932 --> 00:48:26,136 ["Metalingus" by Alter Bridge plays] ♪ On this day I see clearly… ♪ 931 00:48:29,239 --> 00:48:32,175 Edge, a truly incredible run. 932 00:48:32,242 --> 00:48:34,511 -You're an inspiration, my friend. -Thank you. 933 00:48:34,578 --> 00:48:35,913 Thank you for all the memories. 934 00:48:35,979 --> 00:48:36,880 Congratulations. 935 00:48:36,947 --> 00:48:39,716 Congratulations on 25 years. 936 00:48:41,318 --> 00:48:42,953 [Rhodes] When Edge found out he had broken neck 937 00:48:43,020 --> 00:48:44,354 and was gonna have to retire early, 938 00:48:44,421 --> 00:48:47,424 he still went overseas, and I was part of that tour. 939 00:48:48,158 --> 00:48:49,359 And Edge was there every night 940 00:48:49,426 --> 00:48:51,962 just to make sure that those fans still got to see him 941 00:48:52,029 --> 00:48:53,163 even though he couldn't compete. 942 00:48:53,697 --> 00:48:56,800 You can really only count on so many hands 943 00:48:56,867 --> 00:48:58,568 how special somebody like Edge is. 944 00:49:00,070 --> 00:49:02,306 There's a list of guys that if I ever got to WWE, 945 00:49:02,372 --> 00:49:03,440 I really wanted to wrestle. 946 00:49:04,007 --> 00:49:04,942 You were one of them. 947 00:49:05,008 --> 00:49:06,743 I just really can't put into words 948 00:49:06,810 --> 00:49:08,979 how much it's meant to me to have you back, 949 00:49:09,046 --> 00:49:10,013 to have you around. 950 00:49:10,080 --> 00:49:11,748 It's priceless. 951 00:49:12,649 --> 00:49:13,684 Edge, my man, 952 00:49:14,184 --> 00:49:17,921 thank you for looking out for me as you do the whole roster. 953 00:49:17,988 --> 00:49:20,090 You're a hell of a leader and a hell of a man. 954 00:49:20,691 --> 00:49:21,858 You know how much I love you. 955 00:49:22,759 --> 00:49:25,429 Happy 25th anniversary. 956 00:49:25,495 --> 00:49:26,663 Te amo. 957 00:49:28,365 --> 00:49:31,668 Congratulations on being in the WWE for 25 years. 958 00:49:32,135 --> 00:49:34,871 You are definitely one of the greatest of all time. 959 00:49:34,938 --> 00:49:37,507 Oh, it's true, it's damn true. 960 00:49:41,078 --> 00:49:45,148 [Patrick] Man, I cannot wait for the reception Edge will get here tonight 961 00:49:45,215 --> 00:49:46,550 when he steps into the ring 962 00:49:46,616 --> 00:49:49,820 with the man who helped inspire his legendary comeback. 963 00:49:49,886 --> 00:49:51,955 That's "The Celtic Warrior" Sheamus. 964 00:49:52,022 --> 00:49:53,290 Respect runs deep, 965 00:49:53,357 --> 00:49:56,059 but the hits will hit harder than ever tonight. 966 00:49:56,126 --> 00:49:59,329 [Street Profits' music plays] 967 00:49:59,396 --> 00:50:01,732 [Graves] Did you say something about hard-hitting, KP? 968 00:50:03,233 --> 00:50:04,701 [Patrick] That's right, Corey. 969 00:50:05,235 --> 00:50:07,004 You're looking at new men here tonight 970 00:50:07,070 --> 00:50:09,106 -in The Street Profits. -[Cole] No suits tonight. 971 00:50:09,172 --> 00:50:10,841 It's all business. 972 00:50:11,875 --> 00:50:14,311 [Patrick] Been swapping the spandex and solo cups 973 00:50:14,378 --> 00:50:17,114 for the fine wines and three-piece suits. 974 00:50:17,180 --> 00:50:19,383 [Cole] You don't know what's in that solo cup, KP. 975 00:50:19,449 --> 00:50:20,751 [Graves chuckles] 976 00:50:23,353 --> 00:50:25,856 [Patrick] We haven't seen as many solo cups of late. 977 00:50:25,922 --> 00:50:29,292 The influence of Bobby Lashley there for all to see. 978 00:50:29,359 --> 00:50:32,129 [Graves] Don't know what you're watching, I just saw a couple thousand of them. 979 00:50:32,195 --> 00:50:33,096 [Cole laughs] 980 00:50:33,163 --> 00:50:36,166 [Patrick] Coming up here in moments on Friday Night SmackDown, 981 00:50:36,233 --> 00:50:38,402 we're set to see The Street Profits 982 00:50:38,468 --> 00:50:42,773 back in action tonight when they take on the irrepressible O.C. 983 00:50:42,839 --> 00:50:46,543 That's next right here on Friday Night SmackDown. 984 00:50:47,611 --> 00:50:51,448 [crowd cheers] 985 00:50:53,316 --> 00:50:56,553 [man] The City of Brotherly Love, it's got its own beat. 986 00:50:56,620 --> 00:50:57,754 [upbeat music] 987 00:50:57,821 --> 00:50:59,823 The birthplace of America 988 00:50:59,890 --> 00:51:02,159 where you're always reminded 989 00:51:02,225 --> 00:51:06,263 there's tough and then there's Philly tough. 990 00:51:08,432 --> 00:51:12,669 Next April, the knockout punch is coming. 991 00:51:13,703 --> 00:51:17,074 [Cole] This is the greatest live event in entertainment. 992 00:51:17,808 --> 00:51:21,344 [man] And that, that's a Philly thing. 993 00:51:24,080 --> 00:51:26,917 WrestleMania live from Philadelphia, 994 00:51:26,983 --> 00:51:28,752 April, 2024. 995 00:51:28,819 --> 00:51:30,454 Tickets available now. 996 00:51:37,194 --> 00:51:41,331 Bianca, Damage CTRL has really been a thorn in your side as of late. 997 00:51:41,398 --> 00:51:44,267 But do you feel like tonight was any sort of payback against-- 998 00:51:44,334 --> 00:51:46,636 -[Cole] Oh! -[shouts] 999 00:51:46,703 --> 00:51:49,639 [indistinct shouting] 1000 00:51:54,010 --> 00:51:55,612 How does that feel, huh? 1001 00:51:56,980 --> 00:51:59,049 That's what you get. Huh? 1002 00:51:59,116 --> 00:52:02,452 [indistinct shouting] 1003 00:52:09,459 --> 00:52:11,828 [Cole] Oh, God, that's Bianca's bad leg! 1004 00:52:11,895 --> 00:52:12,896 Oh, no! 1005 00:52:12,963 --> 00:52:14,931 [Bianca screaming] 1006 00:52:16,800 --> 00:52:19,002 Get out of here! Get out of here! 1007 00:52:20,604 --> 00:52:22,005 We need help. Somebody help! 1008 00:52:23,573 --> 00:52:26,910 [Cole] Yet another premeditated attack by Damage CTRL… 1009 00:52:26,977 --> 00:52:28,745 [anguished] Oh God! 1010 00:52:28,812 --> 00:52:31,781 …on the already injured leg of Bianca Belair. 1011 00:52:31,848 --> 00:52:34,918 -It's okay, we got someone coming. -[sobbing] 1012 00:52:36,219 --> 00:52:37,087 [Cole] Disgusting. 1013 00:52:37,154 --> 00:52:39,222 [Graves] Anybody who Damage CTRL perceives 1014 00:52:39,289 --> 00:52:42,058 as a threat to Iyo's championship must be eliminated. 1015 00:52:42,125 --> 00:52:45,195 [The O.C.'s music playing] 1016 00:53:00,810 --> 00:53:01,778 [bell rings] 1017 00:53:01,845 --> 00:53:05,782 [ring announcer] The following contest is a Tag Team Match scheduled for one fall. 1018 00:53:05,849 --> 00:53:07,117 Making their way to the ring, 1019 00:53:07,183 --> 00:53:11,755 accompanied by Michin, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, 1020 00:53:11,821 --> 00:53:15,592 The O.C. 1021 00:53:15,659 --> 00:53:17,827 [Patrick] Getting set for tag team action here, Cole, 1022 00:53:17,894 --> 00:53:20,931 on what has been a historic day regarding WrestleMania. 1023 00:53:20,997 --> 00:53:23,833 [Cole] Corey, I want to congratulate all the WWE fans 1024 00:53:23,900 --> 00:53:30,407 for already setting the all-time gate record for WrestleMania in one day, 1025 00:53:30,473 --> 00:53:34,277 plus the highest first-day ticket sales ever. 1026 00:53:34,344 --> 00:53:36,913 Corey, we had a higher gate today in one day 1027 00:53:36,980 --> 00:53:40,617 than all of last year in Los Angeles, which had been the record. 1028 00:53:40,684 --> 00:53:43,553 Over 91,000 tickets sold today. 1029 00:53:43,620 --> 00:53:48,058 [Graves] Quite literally the hottest WrestleMania tickets ever. 1030 00:53:48,124 --> 00:53:51,695 And congratulations to everybody who got their hands on their tickets early. 1031 00:53:51,761 --> 00:53:53,730 I know my guy John Kruk will be on his way. 1032 00:53:53,797 --> 00:53:56,466 [Cole] Well, tickets are still available, but for how long? 1033 00:53:56,533 --> 00:53:58,735 [Patrick] Exactly. Go and get them now, folks. 1034 00:53:58,802 --> 00:54:01,037 The bell rings. We're underway here. Tag team action. 1035 00:54:01,104 --> 00:54:04,140 The Street Profits, Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins, 1036 00:54:04,207 --> 00:54:05,075 against The O.C. 1037 00:54:05,141 --> 00:54:08,478 The Good Brothers of Karl Anderson and here's Luke Gallows now teeing off. 1038 00:54:08,545 --> 00:54:09,879 [Cole] Corey, so much has been made 1039 00:54:09,946 --> 00:54:12,215 about the new aggressive attitude of The Street Profits. 1040 00:54:12,282 --> 00:54:14,117 Well, they're gonna need to show it tonight 1041 00:54:14,184 --> 00:54:16,953 against the big bad boys of Anderson and Gallows. 1042 00:54:17,020 --> 00:54:18,121 [Graves] I completely agree. 1043 00:54:18,188 --> 00:54:21,124 As Karl Anderson connects with a boot to the jaw of Ford. 1044 00:54:21,191 --> 00:54:22,225 Cover by Karl. 1045 00:54:22,292 --> 00:54:24,661 [Patrick] Anderson now wants the victory early. Montez Ford out. 1046 00:54:24,728 --> 00:54:28,398 [Graves] I think it could be argued that that might be the missing ingredient 1047 00:54:28,465 --> 00:54:31,234 in The Street Profits, as a team, is focus. 1048 00:54:32,035 --> 00:54:35,272 The ability to channel their aggression into action inside the ring. 1049 00:54:35,338 --> 00:54:37,807 We know Ford and Dawkins are incredibly talented. 1050 00:54:37,874 --> 00:54:39,876 -We know… -[Cole] Oh, wow. 1051 00:54:39,943 --> 00:54:42,045 …they're extremely tough guys, 1052 00:54:42,112 --> 00:54:45,515 but they tend to get distracted by the fun, the bright lights, 1053 00:54:45,582 --> 00:54:48,652 and the glitz that comes with being a WWE Superstar. 1054 00:54:48,718 --> 00:54:52,889 But it seems lately that Ford and Dawkins have figured it out. 1055 00:54:52,956 --> 00:54:54,557 This is what I'm talking about. I love it. 1056 00:54:54,624 --> 00:54:58,428 [Patrick] In steps Bobby Lashley and the influence is there for all to see. 1057 00:54:59,029 --> 00:55:02,299 This no-nonsense approach of Dawkins and Ford. 1058 00:55:02,932 --> 00:55:03,767 Oh! 1059 00:55:04,534 --> 00:55:06,503 [Graves] Karl connects with another boot 1060 00:55:06,569 --> 00:55:09,706 and a strong shot to the chest of Angelo Dawkins. 1061 00:55:11,675 --> 00:55:12,942 [Cole] Oh, look at Dawkins. 1062 00:55:13,009 --> 00:55:16,246 So much power for Angelo Dawkins. 1063 00:55:16,312 --> 00:55:19,015 [Graves] And a big right drops big LG. 1064 00:55:19,816 --> 00:55:22,619 [Patrick] Last week we heard Bobby Lashley speaking with The Profits, saying, 1065 00:55:22,686 --> 00:55:24,721 "Celebration of what was, 1066 00:55:24,788 --> 00:55:28,091 destroying what was, a celebration of a new alliance." 1067 00:55:28,158 --> 00:55:31,161 As Montez Ford now from the heavens. 1068 00:55:31,227 --> 00:55:34,397 Ford in for the cover and the victory. 1069 00:55:34,464 --> 00:55:36,533 [Cole] I don't think there's any issue with what was. 1070 00:55:36,599 --> 00:55:39,469 I mean, the Street Profits were tremendous Tag Team Champions. 1071 00:55:39,536 --> 00:55:43,506 It's just taking the next step, evolving, growing in your career. 1072 00:55:43,573 --> 00:55:46,109 And that seems to be what Dawkins and Ford are doing. 1073 00:55:46,176 --> 00:55:49,245 [Graves] I think Ford and Dawkins were growing very dangerously close 1074 00:55:49,312 --> 00:55:50,947 to becoming complacent, 1075 00:55:51,014 --> 00:55:54,551 which is a very common occurrence among Superstars at times in their careers. 1076 00:55:54,617 --> 00:55:56,553 Maybe Bobby was the missing ingredient. 1077 00:55:57,821 --> 00:55:59,422 Shoulder-first goes Dawkins. 1078 00:55:59,489 --> 00:56:00,390 [yelling] 1079 00:56:00,457 --> 00:56:02,325 -Wow! -[Patrick] Look at Anderson go. 1080 00:56:03,226 --> 00:56:05,228 [Graves] Almost put Ford through the ring. 1081 00:56:05,295 --> 00:56:07,430 Tag is made. The big man now legal. 1082 00:56:07,497 --> 00:56:09,666 [Cole] The O.C. fired up tonight. 1083 00:56:09,733 --> 00:56:12,001 [Patrick] And LG can throw them. LG… 1084 00:56:12,068 --> 00:56:14,637 No, looking for a Magic Killer. 1085 00:56:14,704 --> 00:56:16,673 Can they get the victory here for The O.C.? 1086 00:56:16,740 --> 00:56:17,574 Dawkins kicking out. 1087 00:56:17,640 --> 00:56:19,576 [Graves] They were looking for the Magic Killer. 1088 00:56:19,642 --> 00:56:21,478 Didn't quite find it. 1089 00:56:21,544 --> 00:56:23,413 Called an audible there in the ring. 1090 00:56:23,480 --> 00:56:25,048 Still effective nonetheless. 1091 00:56:25,115 --> 00:56:26,883 Angelo Dawkins in trouble. 1092 00:56:26,950 --> 00:56:28,551 This could be the Magic Killer. 1093 00:56:28,618 --> 00:56:30,754 [Cole] That's what The O.C. is looking for here. 1094 00:56:30,820 --> 00:56:32,989 However, Dawkins able to block. 1095 00:56:33,056 --> 00:56:34,290 [Patrick] Oh, man. 1096 00:56:34,357 --> 00:56:37,927 [Graves] Dawkins just barely connected, but it was enough to rock Gallows. 1097 00:56:37,994 --> 00:56:39,863 Out goes Gallows to the floor. 1098 00:56:39,929 --> 00:56:43,299 [Cole] Corey, did you see the intensity in the face of Montez Ford? 1099 00:56:43,366 --> 00:56:44,234 [Patrick] And the speed! 1100 00:56:44,300 --> 00:56:47,837 Taking flight now, Montez Ford, to devastating effect. 1101 00:56:49,139 --> 00:56:51,541 Dawkins receives a boot to the face from Anderson. 1102 00:56:51,608 --> 00:56:52,609 [Graves] The tag is made. 1103 00:56:52,675 --> 00:56:54,511 I don't know if Karl is aware that Montez Ford 1104 00:56:54,577 --> 00:56:56,713 is the legal competitor for The Street Profits. 1105 00:56:57,981 --> 00:57:00,617 -[Patrick] Dawkins to Ford. -[Cole] He is now. 1106 00:57:00,683 --> 00:57:04,554 [Patrick] Quickly across for The Street Profits, and the victory on SmackDown. 1107 00:57:04,621 --> 00:57:07,791 [Cole] That was unique. With a sit-out powerbomb neckbreaker. 1108 00:57:07,857 --> 00:57:11,694 [ring announcer] Here are your winners, The Street Profits. 1109 00:57:11,761 --> 00:57:15,231 [Graves] Renewed focus, new layers to the game. 1110 00:57:15,298 --> 00:57:19,636 These signs all bode extremely well for The Street Profits 1111 00:57:19,702 --> 00:57:23,006 who definitely have their eyes set on Philadelphia 1112 00:57:23,072 --> 00:57:24,874 and the hottest WrestleMania ever. 1113 00:57:24,941 --> 00:57:27,210 [Patrick] Crack open the roof here in Toronto. 1114 00:57:27,277 --> 00:57:28,711 Always an incredible sight. 1115 00:57:28,778 --> 00:57:32,415 Montez Ford from the heavens, and the speed here. 1116 00:57:34,551 --> 00:57:37,253 Ford is devastating, as is Dawkins. 1117 00:57:37,320 --> 00:57:39,756 [Cole] Talk about devastating, I love that. 1118 00:57:39,823 --> 00:57:44,761 Little sky-high action from Dawkins, neckbreaker from Montez Ford. 1119 00:57:45,795 --> 00:57:48,298 Street Profits impressive again. 1120 00:57:48,364 --> 00:57:50,333 [Bobby Lashley's music plays] 1121 00:57:50,400 --> 00:57:52,869 -[Cole] I guarantee you this man loves it. -[Corey laughs] Oh, yeah. 1122 00:58:01,344 --> 00:58:06,049 [Graves] Toronto, behold The All Mighty. 1123 00:58:07,750 --> 00:58:11,054 [Cole] Big old smile on Bobby Lashley's face. 1124 00:58:11,120 --> 00:58:12,455 -We are the new. -Yes. 1125 00:58:12,522 --> 00:58:16,259 [Graves] This trio is money waiting to be made. 1126 00:58:16,326 --> 00:58:17,493 Yes! 1127 00:58:18,995 --> 00:58:23,299 [Patrick] How dominant and united this trio could be. 1128 00:58:27,403 --> 00:58:31,808 Speaking of dominance, a look at Paul Heyman. 1129 00:58:31,875 --> 00:58:35,612 You have to wonder what is going through the mind of Paul Heyman 1130 00:58:35,678 --> 00:58:36,679 after what played out. 1131 00:58:36,746 --> 00:58:37,680 We're gonna find out. 1132 00:58:37,747 --> 00:58:39,549 We get to talk to Heyman next. 1133 00:58:43,019 --> 00:58:47,624 [Cole] Friday Night SmackDown on Fox is in Toronto, Canada, tonight. 1134 00:58:47,690 --> 00:58:54,597 We are sold out, 16,121 WWE fans 1135 00:58:54,664 --> 00:58:58,034 are here in Toronto for SmackDown. 1136 00:58:59,369 --> 00:59:04,340 [Patrick] The Man and The EST are here to throw down in Fortnite. 1137 00:59:04,407 --> 00:59:09,345 Becky Lynch and Bianca Belair outfits are now available in the Fortnite items shop. 1138 00:59:09,412 --> 00:59:10,980 Get yours today. 1139 00:59:11,047 --> 00:59:12,949 [Cole] You'd look good in one of those outfits, Corey. 1140 00:59:13,016 --> 00:59:14,884 [Graves] Just please don't try to do the dance, KP. 1141 00:59:14,951 --> 00:59:15,952 It'll be embarrassing. 1142 00:59:16,019 --> 00:59:18,521 But the good news is, guys, we are only moments away 1143 00:59:18,588 --> 00:59:23,259 from the 25th anniversary celebration of "The Rated-R Superstar" Edge. 1144 00:59:23,326 --> 00:59:25,895 Can't wait. And we are also moments away from hearing 1145 00:59:25,962 --> 00:59:29,732 from "The Wiseman" Paul Heyman about what played out last week. 1146 00:59:29,799 --> 00:59:31,868 Here is our Progressive Match Flo. 1147 00:59:33,469 --> 00:59:36,005 [man] Match Flo is sponsored by Progressive, 1148 00:59:36,072 --> 00:59:39,576 a triple threat of protection with home, auto, and more. 1149 00:59:40,310 --> 00:59:42,445 [Cole] At Tribal Combat 1150 00:59:42,512 --> 00:59:46,349 between Roman Reigns and his cousin, Jey Uso, 1151 00:59:46,416 --> 00:59:48,585 one of the most unthinkable things happened. 1152 00:59:49,586 --> 00:59:51,254 What the hell? 1153 00:59:54,524 --> 00:59:57,193 [Cole] The ultimate betrayal. 1154 00:59:59,295 --> 01:00:01,898 [referee] One, two, three. 1155 01:00:01,965 --> 01:00:02,966 [bell rings] 1156 01:00:03,533 --> 01:00:07,170 [Cole] After everything these twins have been through, 1157 01:00:07,236 --> 01:00:10,006 Roman Reigns is still in charge. 1158 01:00:10,807 --> 01:00:13,042 What is the future of The Bloodline? 1159 01:00:13,676 --> 01:00:17,947 [crowd chants "You sold out"] 1160 01:00:18,014 --> 01:00:20,616 Jim, let's be real about it. 1161 01:00:21,351 --> 01:00:22,618 I owe you one. 1162 01:00:23,486 --> 01:00:25,421 What I did at SummerSlam, Uce, 1163 01:00:25,488 --> 01:00:29,225 got nothing to do with you. 1164 01:00:29,926 --> 01:00:31,928 [chuckles] 1165 01:00:31,995 --> 01:00:33,963 You must be confused or something. 1166 01:00:34,030 --> 01:00:35,365 I can make anything happen. 1167 01:00:35,431 --> 01:00:38,468 You want power? The new right-hand man. 1168 01:00:39,769 --> 01:00:42,472 "Main Event" Jimmy Uso. We can make it happen. 1169 01:00:42,538 --> 01:00:45,008 [The Usos' music plays] 1170 01:00:46,909 --> 01:00:50,313 I'm about to throw 37 years down the drain right now 1171 01:00:50,380 --> 01:00:52,115 if you don't tell me why you did it. 1172 01:00:52,715 --> 01:00:54,183 You really want to know? 1173 01:00:55,051 --> 01:00:56,419 Man, I was afraid, all right? 1174 01:00:57,186 --> 01:00:58,988 I was afraid to lose you. 1175 01:01:00,390 --> 01:01:02,258 I would never be able to live, Uce, 1176 01:01:02,325 --> 01:01:06,663 if I let you and watched you become an egotistical lying [bleep] 1177 01:01:06,729 --> 01:01:08,097 like Roman Reigns. 1178 01:01:10,500 --> 01:01:14,237 So if you want to kick my face off, brother, give it to me. 1179 01:01:15,204 --> 01:01:16,973 [dramatic music] 1180 01:01:17,040 --> 01:01:17,907 [inaudible] 1181 01:01:22,412 --> 01:01:25,181 [laughs] 1182 01:01:25,248 --> 01:01:27,517 Tonight, it ain't about you and your brother. 1183 01:01:27,583 --> 01:01:29,585 Nobody cares anymore. All right? 1184 01:01:29,652 --> 01:01:32,288 This night is only about one thing. You understand me? 1185 01:01:32,355 --> 01:01:33,856 One thing. 1186 01:01:33,923 --> 01:01:35,692 It's been like this for three years now. 1187 01:01:35,758 --> 01:01:37,393 I can't believe you don't understand it. 1188 01:01:37,894 --> 01:01:40,129 Acknowledge me. 1189 01:01:41,864 --> 01:01:43,499 [Graves] Solo from behind. 1190 01:01:43,566 --> 01:01:45,902 [Cole] As things have once again exploded. 1191 01:01:47,904 --> 01:01:49,305 Superman punch. 1192 01:01:49,839 --> 01:01:53,509 [Graves] Jey Uso's night just went from bad to worse. 1193 01:01:55,578 --> 01:01:56,512 Spear. 1194 01:01:59,449 --> 01:02:00,349 Jimmy, hold up. 1195 01:02:10,893 --> 01:02:12,061 I'm out! 1196 01:02:12,128 --> 01:02:15,732 I'm out of The Bloodline, I'm out of SmackDown, 1197 01:02:16,532 --> 01:02:18,468 I'm out of WWE. 1198 01:02:18,534 --> 01:02:20,470 Deuces, Uces. 1199 01:02:21,537 --> 01:02:23,439 [dramatic music] 1200 01:02:27,844 --> 01:02:31,013 [crowd chants "Jey"] 1201 01:02:35,718 --> 01:02:38,621 [Braxton] Excuse me, Paul, may I please have a moment? 1202 01:02:41,257 --> 01:02:44,360 I was hoping maybe you could give us an update 1203 01:02:44,427 --> 01:02:46,696 on the current state of The Bloodline. 1204 01:02:48,965 --> 01:02:49,799 No. 1205 01:02:50,867 --> 01:02:53,302 Well, I see how this interview's going to go. 1206 01:02:53,369 --> 01:02:55,772 What about the headspace of Roman Reigns? 1207 01:02:58,374 --> 01:03:02,612 Well, listen, I've been hearing a lot of rumors backstage of… 1208 01:03:02,678 --> 01:03:03,513 Rumors. 1209 01:03:04,480 --> 01:03:05,681 Rumors. 1210 01:03:06,482 --> 01:03:11,354 You are gonna come at me about rumors? 1211 01:03:11,420 --> 01:03:14,757 What rumors are you gonna come at me about, Kayla? 1212 01:03:14,824 --> 01:03:18,461 Rumors about Roman Reigns' cousin, Jey Uso? 1213 01:03:18,528 --> 01:03:20,163 Those rumors? 1214 01:03:20,229 --> 01:03:23,099 Jey Uso, who abandoned the WWE Universe? 1215 01:03:23,166 --> 01:03:27,170 Jey Uso, who quit The Bloodline? 1216 01:03:27,236 --> 01:03:29,172 Jey Uso, who quit SmackDown? 1217 01:03:29,238 --> 01:03:32,041 Jey Uso, who quit WWE? 1218 01:03:32,108 --> 01:03:35,578 You're gonna pass me rumors about Roman Reigns' family, 1219 01:03:35,645 --> 01:03:37,380 about his cousins. 1220 01:03:37,446 --> 01:03:39,816 How about the rumors about your family, Kayla? 1221 01:03:40,516 --> 01:03:42,351 Can we talk about those rumors, Kayla? 1222 01:03:43,452 --> 01:03:44,353 How's your mom? 1223 01:03:45,721 --> 01:03:46,556 Good? 1224 01:03:47,990 --> 01:03:50,326 Heard from her lately? I've heard rumors. 1225 01:03:50,393 --> 01:03:53,296 I-I've heard rumors about your dad. 1226 01:03:53,362 --> 01:03:56,799 Go on a daddy-daughter date lately with your dad 1227 01:03:56,866 --> 01:03:59,101 and have a nice time with you? 1228 01:03:59,168 --> 01:04:02,705 I heard rumors about your cousins too, 1229 01:04:02,772 --> 01:04:05,975 but, no, you don't want to talk about rumors about your cousins. 1230 01:04:06,676 --> 01:04:07,910 You want to talk about rumors 1231 01:04:07,977 --> 01:04:10,980 about the cousin of my Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns. 1232 01:04:11,047 --> 01:04:14,951 You don't even want to come here and ask me about Edge 1233 01:04:15,017 --> 01:04:18,421 and 25 years celebration of the great career of Edge. 1234 01:04:18,487 --> 01:04:19,388 Oh, no, no. 1235 01:04:19,455 --> 01:04:22,091 You don't even want to ask me about Austin Theory 1236 01:04:22,158 --> 01:04:25,328 and a victory over this-- over this-- 1237 01:04:25,394 --> 01:04:26,529 this wannabe, 1238 01:04:26,596 --> 01:04:28,431 this flash in the pan, 1239 01:04:28,497 --> 01:04:30,132 this soon-to-be yesterday's news. 1240 01:04:30,199 --> 01:04:32,501 LA Knight, nah. 1241 01:04:32,568 --> 01:04:33,402 No. 1242 01:04:33,469 --> 01:04:34,370 No, no, no. 1243 01:04:34,437 --> 01:04:35,905 No, you can't ask me about that. 1244 01:04:35,972 --> 01:04:37,573 You want to ask… 1245 01:04:41,377 --> 01:04:44,280 As they say in Quebec, which is a real province… 1246 01:04:44,347 --> 01:04:45,381 [stammering] 1247 01:04:48,017 --> 01:04:50,553 I don't know what they say. "Au revoir"? What do they say? 1248 01:04:51,621 --> 01:04:52,455 Hello? 1249 01:04:55,825 --> 01:04:56,692 No, nothing. 1250 01:04:56,759 --> 01:04:59,362 I'm just here on live television doing an interview with Ka-- 1251 01:05:05,167 --> 01:05:06,002 Really? 1252 01:05:08,437 --> 01:05:09,572 Well, thank you-- 1253 01:05:09,639 --> 01:05:10,473 Hello? 1254 01:05:12,642 --> 01:05:13,476 Goodbye to you too. 1255 01:05:13,542 --> 01:05:16,412 You, uh, care to share with the rest of us? 1256 01:05:18,614 --> 01:05:20,416 As a matter of fact, I do. 1257 01:05:21,417 --> 01:05:23,619 That's not a rumor. 1258 01:05:23,686 --> 01:05:25,187 That's a fact. 1259 01:05:25,254 --> 01:05:26,722 It's a spoiler. 1260 01:05:27,623 --> 01:05:32,662 Jimmy Uso will be live 1261 01:05:32,728 --> 01:05:38,200 right here on SmackDown next week. 1262 01:05:39,101 --> 01:05:41,237 Do you care to share your source? 1263 01:05:43,339 --> 01:05:44,707 Oh, Kayla. 1264 01:05:44,774 --> 01:05:47,743 I would love to share my source, 1265 01:05:48,878 --> 01:05:51,447 but even I wouldn't dare. 1266 01:05:58,788 --> 01:06:02,058 [Graves] Jimmy Uso in the house next week on SmackDown. 1267 01:06:02,124 --> 01:06:07,396 [Cole] That's next week, but tonight it's… fight night! 1268 01:06:07,463 --> 01:06:09,365 [Sheamus' music plays] 1269 01:06:12,735 --> 01:06:13,669 [explosion] 1270 01:06:18,274 --> 01:06:19,275 [bell rings] 1271 01:06:19,675 --> 01:06:24,113 [ring announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 1272 01:06:24,180 --> 01:06:27,249 Introducing first, accompanied by Butch and Ridge Holland, 1273 01:06:27,316 --> 01:06:30,419 representing The Brawling Brutes, 1274 01:06:30,486 --> 01:06:35,458 Sheamus. 1275 01:06:36,892 --> 01:06:40,329 [Patrick] How fired up is "The Celtic Warrior" Sheamus? 1276 01:06:47,470 --> 01:06:51,040 [Patrick] Friday Night SmackDown is sponsored by Progressive Insurance. 1277 01:06:51,107 --> 01:06:55,444 Save when you bundle auto, home or motorcycle insurance. 1278 01:06:56,412 --> 01:06:58,447 Man, I am giddy at the thought of this match. 1279 01:06:58,514 --> 01:06:59,582 I'm calling it already. 1280 01:06:59,648 --> 01:07:02,184 Match-of-the-Year candidate on your way here, folks, 1281 01:07:02,251 --> 01:07:05,755 celebrating Edge and 25 years in WWE. 1282 01:07:05,821 --> 01:07:08,924 The Rated-R Superstar set to go one-on-one 1283 01:07:08,991 --> 01:07:12,595 with The Celtic Warrior for the very first time, next. 1284 01:07:16,031 --> 01:07:19,135 [Cole] And next week here on Friday Night SmackDown in Louisville 1285 01:07:19,201 --> 01:07:22,071 in the wake of his twin, Jey, saying 1286 01:07:22,138 --> 01:07:25,107 "Deuces, Uces," and leaving WWE, 1287 01:07:25,174 --> 01:07:28,711 what will the emotionally torn Jimmy Uso do next? 1288 01:07:28,778 --> 01:07:30,813 We'll find out live next week. 1289 01:07:30,880 --> 01:07:32,648 [Patrick] On the way to defending his championship 1290 01:07:32,715 --> 01:07:34,650 against the braggadocious Austin Theory, 1291 01:07:34,717 --> 01:07:37,019 "The Legendary Luchador" Rey Mysterio 1292 01:07:37,086 --> 01:07:40,122 will step into the ring to combat another outspoken opponent, 1293 01:07:40,189 --> 01:07:44,493 "The Dynamite from Down Under," Grayson Waller, next week. 1294 01:07:44,560 --> 01:07:47,730 [Sheamus' music continues] 1295 01:07:49,465 --> 01:07:53,836 "The Celtic Warrior" Sheamus raring to go here on SmackDown. 1296 01:07:58,574 --> 01:08:05,581 [crowd cheering and chanting] 1297 01:08:13,622 --> 01:08:15,825 [loud cheering] 1298 01:08:21,597 --> 01:08:22,765 You think you know me. 1299 01:08:22,832 --> 01:08:25,267 ["Metalingus" by Alter Bridge plays] 1300 01:08:29,705 --> 01:08:33,442 ♪ On this day, I see clearly ♪ 1301 01:08:33,509 --> 01:08:38,447 [crowd cheers] 1302 01:08:38,514 --> 01:08:42,818 ♪ A bitter place and a broken dream ♪ 1303 01:08:42,885 --> 01:08:47,156 ♪ And we'll leave it all behind ♪ 1304 01:08:47,223 --> 01:08:51,560 ♪ On this day, it's so real to me ♪ 1305 01:08:51,627 --> 01:08:55,764 ♪ Everything has come to life ♪ 1306 01:08:55,831 --> 01:09:00,302 ♪ Another chance to chase a dream ♪ 1307 01:09:00,369 --> 01:09:02,638 ♪ Another chance to feel ♪ 1308 01:09:02,705 --> 01:09:06,575 ♪ A chance to feel alive ♪ 1309 01:09:08,177 --> 01:09:10,746 [fireworks] 1310 01:09:12,681 --> 01:09:15,117 [ring announcer] And his opponent, 1311 01:09:15,684 --> 01:09:19,989 from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1312 01:09:20,623 --> 01:09:25,060 WWE Hall of Famer, 1313 01:09:25,661 --> 01:09:31,700 "The Rated-R Superstar" 1314 01:09:31,767 --> 01:09:35,738 Edge! 1315 01:09:35,804 --> 01:09:37,907 [Cole] An emotional night for Edge, of course. 1316 01:09:37,973 --> 01:09:41,443 His wife, the Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix, his daughters Lyric and Ruby, 1317 01:09:41,510 --> 01:09:43,179 in the front row here tonight. 1318 01:09:43,245 --> 01:09:46,949 And Edge in his beloved hometown of Toronto, 1319 01:09:47,016 --> 01:09:50,486 wearing the colors of his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs. 1320 01:09:50,553 --> 01:09:56,959 Here tonight, set for his 25th anniversary match of action. 1321 01:09:58,394 --> 01:10:01,764 [crowd cheers] 1322 01:10:01,830 --> 01:10:05,701 ♪ Bitter place and a broken dream ♪ 1323 01:10:05,768 --> 01:10:08,337 ♪ And we'll leave it all ♪ 1324 01:10:08,404 --> 01:10:10,673 ♪ Leave it all behind… ♪ 1325 01:10:10,739 --> 01:10:16,145 [loud cheering] 1326 01:10:17,880 --> 01:10:24,286 [crowd chants "Edge"] 1327 01:10:33,228 --> 01:10:37,366 [loud cheering continues] 1328 01:10:48,210 --> 01:10:51,013 [Cole] We have all heard the rumors online. 1329 01:10:51,080 --> 01:10:54,883 If this is it, tear the house down, Edge! 1330 01:10:55,985 --> 01:10:58,220 [crowd chants "Thank you, Edge"] 1331 01:10:58,287 --> 01:11:01,357 [Graves] A highly emotional environment for both competitors. 1332 01:11:01,423 --> 01:11:04,960 The Hall of Famer Edge in the blue and white, Sheamus in the black. 1333 01:11:05,027 --> 01:11:08,797 A career-defining matchup could be moments away. 1334 01:11:14,970 --> 01:11:19,575 Edge, who will soon have a future as a god of war, 1335 01:11:19,642 --> 01:11:21,677 takes on The Celtic Warrior 1336 01:11:21,744 --> 01:11:23,779 here tonight for the first time ever. 1337 01:11:26,649 --> 01:11:29,785 [Patrick] It's simply incredible to consider 25 years. 1338 01:11:29,852 --> 01:11:33,255 Edge living out a dream in WWE. 1339 01:11:33,322 --> 01:11:37,326 A young fan here in Toronto at WrestleMania VI 1340 01:11:37,393 --> 01:11:40,362 cheering on The Ultimate Warrior against Hulk Hogan. 1341 01:11:42,298 --> 01:11:45,034 [Graves] Edge needs to put all the pomp and circumstance of today 1342 01:11:45,100 --> 01:11:47,670 in the rear-view mirror and focus on the task at hand, 1343 01:11:47,736 --> 01:11:49,972 that being "The Celtic Warrior" Sheamus, 1344 01:11:50,039 --> 01:11:54,343 who has quietly been building a Hall of Fame resume in his own right 1345 01:11:54,410 --> 01:11:55,778 over the past few years. 1346 01:11:55,844 --> 01:11:58,614 [Patrick] Corey, what did you make of Sheamus saying to Edge… 1347 01:11:58,681 --> 01:12:01,183 -[Cole] Irish Curse. -…"I hope it's not a mistake." 1348 01:12:03,152 --> 01:12:05,120 We'll get to that in a moment here. 1349 01:12:05,187 --> 01:12:07,623 The Hall of Famer, The Rated-R Superstar, 1350 01:12:07,690 --> 01:12:11,427 can he get back in this match against "The Celtic Warrior" Sheamus? 1351 01:12:14,697 --> 01:12:16,331 A sold-out crowd tonight in Toronto, 1352 01:12:16,398 --> 01:12:20,069 celebrating 25 years of Edge in WWE, 1353 01:12:20,135 --> 01:12:21,403 and now the Hall of Famer, 1354 01:12:21,470 --> 01:12:25,274 The Rated-R Superstar, gathering a bit of momentum against Sheamus. 1355 01:12:25,340 --> 01:12:29,144 [Graves] After 25 years, Edge still adding new wrinkles to his game. 1356 01:12:30,879 --> 01:12:33,382 [Patrick] First time they've ever faced off one-on-one 1357 01:12:33,449 --> 01:12:35,617 inside the squared circle. 1358 01:12:37,386 --> 01:12:40,122 What a raucous crowd we have here tonight. 1359 01:12:40,189 --> 01:12:43,625 Over 16,000 members of the WWE Universe. 1360 01:12:44,360 --> 01:12:46,228 [Graves] A sellout to celebrate Edge. 1361 01:12:48,197 --> 01:12:49,298 [Cole] Cover here. 1362 01:12:49,365 --> 01:12:51,934 [Patrick] Edge to put away Sheamus, who kicks out at two. 1363 01:12:52,901 --> 01:12:56,205 Cole, you've been here in WWE over 25 years. 1364 01:12:56,271 --> 01:12:57,973 You saw a young Edge coming through. 1365 01:12:58,040 --> 01:13:00,576 Did you think for a moment that you'd be looking at a Hall of Famer? 1366 01:13:00,642 --> 01:13:03,212 [Cole] No, not at all. At the beginning, we knew he was talented. 1367 01:13:03,278 --> 01:13:05,147 We didn't know he'd last 25 years. 1368 01:13:05,214 --> 01:13:06,515 But as Corey mentioned earlier, 1369 01:13:06,582 --> 01:13:08,751 evolving, continuing to reinvent himself. 1370 01:13:08,817 --> 01:13:11,153 Moments ago, you saw the Edge-O-Matic. 1371 01:13:11,220 --> 01:13:13,322 [Graves] Oh my God! 1372 01:13:13,389 --> 01:13:17,793 [Cole] Now a powerbomb off the apron to Sheamus by Edge. 1373 01:13:17,860 --> 01:13:23,665 Again, that competitive spirit for Edge continuing to burn inside. 1374 01:13:23,732 --> 01:13:27,436 [Graves] The impact from this powerbomb registered on the Richter scale. 1375 01:13:27,503 --> 01:13:28,570 My goodness. 1376 01:13:29,538 --> 01:13:31,473 [Cole] Well, it's this drive, it's the intensity, 1377 01:13:31,540 --> 01:13:33,075 that brought this man back. 1378 01:13:33,142 --> 01:13:37,679 After missing nearly a decade of his career due to a neck injury, 1379 01:13:37,746 --> 01:13:42,217 finally would return at Royal Rumble to one of the most raucous emotion ever. 1380 01:13:43,385 --> 01:13:47,856 And now you find him here tonight celebrating his 25th year in WWE. 1381 01:13:47,923 --> 01:13:52,594 [crowd chants "Let's go, Edge"] 1382 01:13:52,661 --> 01:13:54,963 [Patrick] The Rated-R Superstar from a height. 1383 01:13:55,030 --> 01:13:56,498 Into the cover for the win. 1384 01:13:56,565 --> 01:13:57,933 Sheamus kicking out. 1385 01:13:58,834 --> 01:14:02,137 [Graves] You can never discount Sheamus and what The Celtic Warrior is capable of. 1386 01:14:02,204 --> 01:14:05,374 As we look again at Edge launching himself off the top rope, 1387 01:14:05,441 --> 01:14:09,344 beautiful crossbody block to take down the Irishman, 1388 01:14:09,411 --> 01:14:11,213 but Sheamus is laser-focused. 1389 01:14:11,280 --> 01:14:13,248 Sheamus knows what a win tonight 1390 01:14:13,315 --> 01:14:16,385 over a Hall of Famer would mean to his own career. 1391 01:14:16,452 --> 01:14:19,822 The stakes are incredibly high in this one for The Celtic Warrior. 1392 01:14:19,888 --> 01:14:22,291 [Cole] Yeah. Make no mistake about it. Sheamus isn't out here 1393 01:14:22,357 --> 01:14:25,861 to just allow Edge to run over him. 1394 01:14:27,496 --> 01:14:31,200 And it looked like Edge perhaps was going for the Edgecator, 1395 01:14:31,266 --> 01:14:35,037 which is a submission move, or perhaps the sharpshooter here. 1396 01:14:35,571 --> 01:14:37,406 [Patrick] Kicked away by Sheamus. 1397 01:14:37,473 --> 01:14:40,075 Caught now by The Celtic Warrior. 1398 01:14:40,142 --> 01:14:42,978 Hammers Edge into the canvas now for the cover. 1399 01:14:43,045 --> 01:14:44,346 Edge out at two 1400 01:14:46,882 --> 01:14:49,852 [Cole] 16,121… 1401 01:14:49,918 --> 01:14:54,690 celebrating the 25th anniversary of WWE Hall of Famer Edge 1402 01:14:54,756 --> 01:14:57,426 here tonight in Toronto. 1403 01:14:59,228 --> 01:15:02,164 [Patrick] Against his old pal, Sheamo. 1404 01:15:02,231 --> 01:15:04,867 They've shared many a moment together, but never this. 1405 01:15:05,567 --> 01:15:08,070 [Graves] It's got to be a daunting task if you're Sheamus, 1406 01:15:08,136 --> 01:15:12,608 realizing that you are tasked with dispatching The Rated-R Superstar 1407 01:15:12,674 --> 01:15:16,879 on a night where we're celebrating 25 years in front of Edge's home crowd. 1408 01:15:16,945 --> 01:15:19,514 This is a very, very high-pressure situation. 1409 01:15:20,215 --> 01:15:22,484 [Cole] Went for 10 Beats of the Bodhrán, and intercepted. 1410 01:15:22,551 --> 01:15:26,288 Hey, Sheamus just wants to add another notch to his resume. 1411 01:15:26,355 --> 01:15:27,956 [Patrick] We don't see this too often, 1412 01:15:28,023 --> 01:15:30,859 intercepting the 10 Beats. And here goes Edge. 1413 01:15:31,660 --> 01:15:36,331 [Edge] Why wouldn't Sheamus want to have Edge's head on his mantle, so to speak? 1414 01:15:36,932 --> 01:15:40,168 A victory over a Hall of Famer the caliber of Edge 1415 01:15:40,235 --> 01:15:42,838 means bragging rights essentially for the rest of your career. 1416 01:15:47,242 --> 01:15:48,510 [Patrick] Such a grueling battle. 1417 01:15:48,577 --> 01:15:50,545 We knew it would be this way. 1418 01:15:50,612 --> 01:15:53,181 There is no other way when Sheamus is in the ring. 1419 01:15:53,248 --> 01:15:57,085 And here goes The Rated-R Superstar. Oh my God! 1420 01:15:57,920 --> 01:16:00,322 [Graves] A look of delight on Beth Phoenix's face. 1421 01:16:00,389 --> 01:16:02,291 Can Edge or Sheamus prevail? 1422 01:16:06,061 --> 01:16:08,063 [Patrick] Edge in absolute agony here. 1423 01:16:08,130 --> 01:16:09,431 Cloverleaf stitched in. 1424 01:16:09,498 --> 01:16:12,968 As Edge can only look on, his family watching. 1425 01:16:13,035 --> 01:16:16,838 [Cole] It would be embarrassing for Edge if he taps out to Sheamus here tonight 1426 01:16:16,905 --> 01:16:18,507 in front of his wife, his kids, 1427 01:16:18,574 --> 01:16:24,413 and over 16,000 strong on Edge's 25th-anniversary celebration. 1428 01:16:24,479 --> 01:16:26,114 [Patrick] This was before the commercial break. 1429 01:16:26,181 --> 01:16:27,449 Edge, spear. 1430 01:16:27,516 --> 01:16:28,951 To the outside they go. 1431 01:16:30,018 --> 01:16:31,920 [Graves] Another look at the risks 1432 01:16:31,987 --> 01:16:36,158 The Rated-R Superstar is willing to take to emerge victorious tonight, 1433 01:16:37,025 --> 01:16:39,027 but things beginning to look bleak for Edge. 1434 01:16:39,094 --> 01:16:42,965 [Cole] Yeah, but this is a man who has spent a career coming back, fighting back, 1435 01:16:43,031 --> 01:16:45,367 an 11-time World Champion, 1436 01:16:45,434 --> 01:16:49,471 two-time Royal Rumble winner, a Money in the Bank winner. 1437 01:16:49,538 --> 01:16:51,039 [Graves] Smart strategy by the veteran 1438 01:16:51,106 --> 01:16:53,875 trying to knot up the hamstring of The Celtic Warrior. 1439 01:16:53,942 --> 01:16:57,145 Now working his way up, looking for a crossface submission. 1440 01:16:57,212 --> 01:16:59,314 [Patrick] There's that fight you talked about, Cole. 1441 01:17:01,850 --> 01:17:02,851 [Graves] There it is. 1442 01:17:04,119 --> 01:17:05,621 [Cole] Now, what does Sheamus do? 1443 01:17:05,687 --> 01:17:08,390 Does Sheamus hang on? Can he make it to the bottom rope? 1444 01:17:08,457 --> 01:17:10,225 Will Sheamus tap out to Edge? 1445 01:17:10,292 --> 01:17:13,795 [Graves] Sheamus doing his best to minimize the pressure on this submission. 1446 01:17:16,098 --> 01:17:18,133 Ideally, Edge would be able to slip his grip 1447 01:17:18,200 --> 01:17:22,204 underneath the chin of The Celtic Warrior to fully maximize the agony. 1448 01:17:23,538 --> 01:17:27,542 [Cole] Yeah, but that's just the power of Sheamus dragging his body 1449 01:17:27,609 --> 01:17:31,079 and another man's carcass to the rope to force a break. 1450 01:17:31,146 --> 01:17:32,848 [Graves] Edge loves to talk about grit. 1451 01:17:32,914 --> 01:17:35,417 That was grittiness from The Celtic Warrior. 1452 01:17:38,153 --> 01:17:40,756 [Patrick] But at what expense for Sheamus? 1453 01:17:40,822 --> 01:17:42,824 What a match we are witnessing, 1454 01:17:42,891 --> 01:17:46,828 celebrating 25 years of Edge in WWE 1455 01:17:46,895 --> 01:17:49,898 in front of a sold-out crowd tonight in Toronto, Ontario. 1456 01:17:49,965 --> 01:17:52,601 [crowd chants "Let's go, Edge"] 1457 01:17:52,668 --> 01:17:55,904 [Cole] WWE Universe have been vocal throughout the night. 1458 01:17:55,971 --> 01:17:58,540 Over 16,000 strong. 1459 01:18:01,810 --> 01:18:04,646 What a way to spend a Friday night. 1460 01:18:04,713 --> 01:18:09,051 Watching two of the all-time greats do battle. 1461 01:18:09,117 --> 01:18:12,387 [Graves] Wow, this deep into a matchup 1462 01:18:12,454 --> 01:18:15,123 to still have that sort of core strength 1463 01:18:15,190 --> 01:18:17,492 to muscle yourself to the top turnbuckle 1464 01:18:17,559 --> 01:18:18,860 as Sheamus just did 1465 01:18:18,927 --> 01:18:21,730 has to put doubts in the mind of The Rated-R Superstar. 1466 01:18:21,797 --> 01:18:25,467 [Cole] Yeah, but that slight hesitation allowed Edge to counter. 1467 01:18:30,706 --> 01:18:32,607 [Patrick] A second for Sheamus to ponder his thoughts, 1468 01:18:32,674 --> 01:18:34,676 but Edge quickly back up on his feet now. 1469 01:18:34,743 --> 01:18:37,746 [Graves] This has been a grueling brawl as expected, 1470 01:18:38,847 --> 01:18:42,350 as Edge joining Sheamus in the high-rent district. 1471 01:18:44,553 --> 01:18:48,356 [Patrick] Such a perilous situation for both Superstars. 1472 01:18:50,092 --> 01:18:51,560 Oh my God! 1473 01:18:51,626 --> 01:18:53,795 [Graves] Superplexed by Edge, 1474 01:18:53,862 --> 01:18:56,932 and The Rated-R Superstar isn't done yet. 1475 01:18:56,998 --> 01:18:58,400 The Edgecution. 1476 01:18:59,201 --> 01:19:00,135 [Patrick] Is that it? 1477 01:19:00,202 --> 01:19:02,404 Edge for the cover of the victory. 1478 01:19:02,471 --> 01:19:04,005 Oh, Sheamus kicking out. 1479 01:19:04,072 --> 01:19:07,075 [Cole] The Edgecution has put away many Superstars 1480 01:19:07,142 --> 01:19:10,812 throughout the 25-year career of Edge. 1481 01:19:10,879 --> 01:19:12,714 [Graves] First, the superplex. 1482 01:19:13,949 --> 01:19:17,018 Look at the impact on the bodies of both men, 1483 01:19:17,085 --> 01:19:22,791 but Edge seamlessly transitioning into the elevated DDT 1484 01:19:22,858 --> 01:19:25,627 that has brought him so much success over the years, 1485 01:19:25,694 --> 01:19:27,596 but Sheamus saying not tonight. 1486 01:19:28,764 --> 01:19:35,771 [crowd chants "You've still got it"] 1487 01:19:35,837 --> 01:19:40,342 [Cole] Edge feeding off the emotion of 16,000-plus here tonight. 1488 01:19:41,643 --> 01:19:43,278 [Patrick] "You've still got it" is the chant 1489 01:19:43,345 --> 01:19:48,150 and there's zero doubt about that as Edge takes to the top rope. 1490 01:19:48,750 --> 01:19:50,352 Sheamus back up on his feet. 1491 01:19:50,986 --> 01:19:53,889 [Graves] Smart move kicking out the leg of The Rated-R Superstar. 1492 01:19:54,656 --> 01:19:57,292 [Cole] Again, this match is taking a toll on both of these individuals. 1493 01:19:57,359 --> 01:19:59,261 Edge slow getting to the top rope. 1494 01:19:59,327 --> 01:20:00,795 Sheamus able to take advantage. 1495 01:20:02,631 --> 01:20:03,799 [Patrick] Oh, man! 1496 01:20:05,400 --> 01:20:08,136 [Graves] Heavy body shot from The Celtic Warrior. 1497 01:20:08,203 --> 01:20:09,704 [Cole chuckling] You could hear the thuds! 1498 01:20:09,771 --> 01:20:11,206 [Patrick] You always hear it backstage. 1499 01:20:11,273 --> 01:20:14,009 Nobody hits as hard as Sheamus. 1500 01:20:14,075 --> 01:20:17,145 [Graves] Oh, this is gonna end Edge once and for all. 1501 01:20:19,014 --> 01:20:20,615 White Noise! 1502 01:20:23,885 --> 01:20:26,321 Sheamus perhaps looking for a little insurance. 1503 01:20:29,224 --> 01:20:30,358 [Patrick] Oh, Sheamus. 1504 01:20:31,459 --> 01:20:33,195 [Graves] Celtic Cross! 1505 01:20:33,695 --> 01:20:35,397 -Not in Toronto. Not here. -That's got to do it. 1506 01:20:35,463 --> 01:20:36,598 [Patrick] Not here! 1507 01:20:37,199 --> 01:20:38,533 Edge kicks out. 1508 01:20:38,600 --> 01:20:40,001 Edge is still alive. 1509 01:20:40,068 --> 01:20:42,170 [crowd cheers] 1510 01:20:42,237 --> 01:20:43,605 [Cole] Sheamus can't believe it. 1511 01:20:43,672 --> 01:20:45,874 A look of disbelief on the face of Sheamus. 1512 01:20:45,941 --> 01:20:48,310 First, the White Noise from the second rope, 1513 01:20:48,376 --> 01:20:51,413 but he would follow it up with this, The Celtic Cross. 1514 01:20:52,314 --> 01:20:53,982 But somehow Edge stayed in it. 1515 01:20:54,049 --> 01:20:55,784 [referee] One, two… 1516 01:20:58,153 --> 01:21:00,255 [Patrick] Remarkable fight and resilience 1517 01:21:00,322 --> 01:21:01,990 in front of his own family tonight. 1518 01:21:02,057 --> 01:21:04,759 [Graves] You see the concern on the face 1519 01:21:04,826 --> 01:21:06,828 of Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix, 1520 01:21:08,063 --> 01:21:09,998 the wife of The Rated-R Superstar. 1521 01:21:10,065 --> 01:21:12,334 Beth knows what this physicality is all about. 1522 01:21:12,400 --> 01:21:15,670 [Cole] Well, her and her daughters are gonna have a front-row seat for this. 1523 01:21:16,471 --> 01:21:19,407 [Patrick] Here we go. 10 Beats of the Bodhrán again. 1524 01:21:19,474 --> 01:21:23,812 [crowd] …three, four, five, six, seven… 1525 01:21:23,879 --> 01:21:26,615 [Graves] Sheamus looking to cave in Edge's chest. 1526 01:21:26,681 --> 01:21:27,883 [crowd] …ten. 1527 01:21:27,949 --> 01:21:32,721 [loud booing] 1528 01:21:36,758 --> 01:21:41,763 [Cole] A rebellious, resilient Edge is gonna pay for it. 1529 01:21:43,198 --> 01:21:46,401 [Graves] I'd say that defiance backfired spectacularly. 1530 01:21:47,869 --> 01:21:50,739 Edge might be out. Look at this. 1531 01:21:50,805 --> 01:21:57,545 [crowd boos] 1532 01:22:01,516 --> 01:22:03,285 [Patrick] Wearing down the Hall of Famer. 1533 01:22:03,351 --> 01:22:06,288 -You got to wonder what's left. -You asked for this, Edge! 1534 01:22:06,354 --> 01:22:07,289 I warned you. 1535 01:22:07,989 --> 01:22:09,124 I warned you. 1536 01:22:10,458 --> 01:22:14,296 [Cole] Sheamus telling Edge "I warned you" and Edge said, "Not so soon." 1537 01:22:14,362 --> 01:22:16,197 [Patrick] And again from Edge. 1538 01:22:18,099 --> 01:22:22,370 [Graves] Edge digging down deep to uncork a clothesline. 1539 01:22:22,437 --> 01:22:23,738 Take another look. 1540 01:22:24,272 --> 01:22:27,142 Beat Sheamus to the kick in that instance. 1541 01:22:27,208 --> 01:22:34,215 [crowd cheers] 1542 01:22:41,356 --> 01:22:43,925 [Cole] Went for the spear and Sheamus caught him with a knee. 1543 01:22:43,992 --> 01:22:45,794 -Brogue! -[Graves] Brogue! That's it. 1544 01:22:45,860 --> 01:22:47,262 [Cole] Good night, Edge. 1545 01:22:48,129 --> 01:22:50,498 [Patrick] Edge! Edge kicks out. 1546 01:22:50,565 --> 01:22:52,033 Edge kicks out. 1547 01:22:57,005 --> 01:22:59,374 He says not here, not tonight. 1548 01:22:59,441 --> 01:23:00,342 Boom! 1549 01:23:00,408 --> 01:23:05,246 [Graves] Well, now over 16,000 members of the WWE Universe in attendance 1550 01:23:05,313 --> 01:23:10,418 and all around the globe wearing the same expression as The Celtic Warrior. 1551 01:23:10,485 --> 01:23:11,953 One of pure shock. 1552 01:23:12,020 --> 01:23:14,122 How did Edge survive? 1553 01:23:16,658 --> 01:23:19,194 And Sheamus going for yet another. 1554 01:23:19,260 --> 01:23:20,362 [shouts] 1555 01:23:21,930 --> 01:23:23,365 [Graves] Edge ducked underneath. 1556 01:23:23,431 --> 01:23:25,633 [Patrick] Edge now to get the victory. Oh! 1557 01:23:27,635 --> 01:23:29,070 [Cole] Spear! 1558 01:23:29,137 --> 01:23:31,306 Spear by Edge. 1559 01:23:31,373 --> 01:23:33,575 [Patrick] Quickly in for the cover for Edge. 1560 01:23:33,641 --> 01:23:36,044 Oh, Sheamus out at two. 1561 01:23:38,646 --> 01:23:40,415 [Cole] Now, the doubt creeps in. 1562 01:23:45,086 --> 01:23:47,655 [Graves] A spear by Edge. 1563 01:23:48,957 --> 01:23:50,358 [crowd] One, two… 1564 01:23:51,259 --> 01:23:55,497 [Graves] Somehow still not enough to topple The Celtic Warrior. 1565 01:23:57,265 --> 01:24:01,036 Both men living up to the magnitude of the moment. 1566 01:24:01,102 --> 01:24:03,671 -Both men are gonna go for broke. -[Cole] Spear! 1567 01:24:05,640 --> 01:24:09,544 -Edge to get the victory in Toronto. -[bell rings] 1568 01:24:09,611 --> 01:24:12,280 ["Metalingus" by Alter Bridge plays] 1569 01:24:12,347 --> 01:24:14,916 [ring announcer] Here is your winner, 1570 01:24:15,683 --> 01:24:21,423 "The Rated-R Superstar" 1571 01:24:21,489 --> 01:24:24,993 Edge. 1572 01:24:25,059 --> 01:24:27,695 [Cole] Like so many men before him, 1573 01:24:27,762 --> 01:24:32,400 "The Celtic Warrior" Sheamus falls victim to this. 1574 01:24:32,467 --> 01:24:36,271 The spear by The Rated-R Superstar. 1575 01:24:36,337 --> 01:24:40,842 The 11-time World Champion, Edge. 1576 01:24:40,909 --> 01:24:43,211 ♪ Another chance to feel ♪ 1577 01:24:43,278 --> 01:24:45,313 ♪ Chance to feel alive ♪ 1578 01:24:45,380 --> 01:24:48,283 [fireworks] 1579 01:24:54,089 --> 01:24:58,560 [crowd cheering] 1580 01:25:02,831 --> 01:25:05,233 ["Metalingus" by Alter Bridge continues] 1581 01:25:10,271 --> 01:25:12,941 [crowd cheering] 1582 01:25:16,778 --> 01:25:19,581 [loud cheering]