1 00:00:01,401 --> 00:00:04,671 [WWE intro music playing] 2 00:00:04,738 --> 00:00:05,939 [John Cena] Then. 3 00:00:07,073 --> 00:00:08,575 -[Ric Flair] Woo! -[glass shatters] 4 00:00:08,641 --> 00:00:10,577 [The Rock] If you smell… 5 00:00:10,643 --> 00:00:12,479 -[bell tolls] -[Cena] Now. 6 00:00:12,545 --> 00:00:14,948 [Roman Reigns] Acknowledge me. 7 00:00:15,014 --> 00:00:17,450 -♪ The King of Kings ♪ -♪ You can't see me ♪ 8 00:00:17,517 --> 00:00:18,618 [Cena] Forever. 9 00:00:18,685 --> 00:00:20,153 [crowd cheers] 10 00:00:23,256 --> 00:00:24,524 Together. 11 00:00:26,860 --> 00:00:27,961 [music fades] 12 00:00:29,229 --> 00:00:30,697 [crowd cheering] 13 00:00:30,764 --> 00:00:37,103 At Crown Jewel, my mistake was believing that Iyo actually had enough confidence 14 00:00:37,170 --> 00:00:39,105 to come face me one-on-one for the title, 15 00:00:39,172 --> 00:00:40,907 but, oops, my bad. 16 00:00:42,275 --> 00:00:44,911 -[McAfee] Who is this? -[Cole] That's Kairi Sane! 17 00:00:46,079 --> 00:00:48,481 And she took out Belair! 18 00:00:48,548 --> 00:00:50,617 Iyo retains the championship. 19 00:00:51,751 --> 00:00:54,687 [Patrick] Kairi Sane now onboard with Damage CTRL. 20 00:00:54,754 --> 00:00:59,692 So tonight I'm just gonna have to whoop all three of y'all. 21 00:00:59,759 --> 00:01:01,327 [laughing] 22 00:01:01,394 --> 00:01:05,331 Well, Bianca, nobody likes a sore loser. 23 00:01:05,398 --> 00:01:07,200 Yeah, yeah. 24 00:01:07,267 --> 00:01:11,137 But a lot of people don't like Damage CTRL. 25 00:01:11,204 --> 00:01:13,039 ["All Hail The Queen" playing] 26 00:01:13,106 --> 00:01:15,742 [Patrick] Bianca bringing reinforcements. 27 00:01:19,245 --> 00:01:23,149 ♪ The empress of tomorrow ♪ 28 00:01:23,216 --> 00:01:27,387 [speaking in Japanese] 29 00:01:27,454 --> 00:01:31,124 [Cole] Well, Asuka and Kairi used to be tag team partners. 30 00:01:31,191 --> 00:01:35,829 [in English] No one is ready for Asuka! 31 00:01:36,930 --> 00:01:39,165 [Patrick] And what a main event it is. 32 00:01:39,232 --> 00:01:42,001 It's an all-star cast of Bianca, Charlotte, and Asuka. 33 00:01:42,068 --> 00:01:44,504 But in their way, Damage CTRL. 34 00:01:48,541 --> 00:01:50,076 [Cole] And now double-team! 35 00:01:50,643 --> 00:01:53,880 [Patrick] Damage CTRL looking stronger than ever. 36 00:01:55,448 --> 00:01:57,750 Bayley will do anything for an advantage. 37 00:01:58,885 --> 00:02:01,488 Belair! The Empress of Tomorrow, 38 00:02:01,554 --> 00:02:03,523 desperate to get into this match… 39 00:02:03,590 --> 00:02:06,025 Can she make the tag? Oh! 40 00:02:06,092 --> 00:02:08,595 [crowd boos] 41 00:02:10,330 --> 00:02:12,031 [Patrick exclaims] 42 00:02:15,201 --> 00:02:16,269 [crowd gasps] 43 00:02:16,336 --> 00:02:19,639 [Cole] Asuka just misted her partner Bianca Belair. 44 00:02:20,373 --> 00:02:22,742 [Patrick] What the hell is this all about? 45 00:02:29,282 --> 00:02:31,784 [Cole] Bayley trying to figure out what the hell is going on. 46 00:02:34,154 --> 00:02:35,822 Hugs all around! 47 00:02:35,889 --> 00:02:37,857 [Patrick] Charlotte Flair's seen enough. 48 00:02:38,591 --> 00:02:42,228 [Cole] But again, the numbers game. A four-on-one assault. 49 00:02:43,596 --> 00:02:47,534 And now Shotzi just taking the fight to Damage CTRL. 50 00:02:47,600 --> 00:02:49,335 [Patrick] But there's too many. 51 00:02:49,402 --> 00:02:53,306 [crowd booing loudly] 52 00:02:53,373 --> 00:02:54,941 [intense music playing] 53 00:03:00,647 --> 00:03:05,652 [Cole] The entire control of SmackDown is now in the hands of Damage CTRL. 54 00:03:12,792 --> 00:03:14,360 ["Nobody Better Than Me" playing] 55 00:03:14,427 --> 00:03:18,031 [Patrick] With Survivor Series: WarGames approaching one week from tomorrow, 56 00:03:18,097 --> 00:03:20,633 the battle for supremacy continues tonight. 57 00:03:20,700 --> 00:03:23,770 Live from the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana, 58 00:03:23,836 --> 00:03:28,308 this is Friday Night SmackDown on Fox, sponsored by Progressive. 59 00:03:28,374 --> 00:03:32,979 A triple threat of protection with home, auto, and more. 60 00:03:36,649 --> 00:03:42,355 ["We Got The Rage" by def rebel playing] 61 00:03:42,422 --> 00:03:45,725 ♪ Damage CTRL, yeah ♪ 62 00:03:48,795 --> 00:03:50,430 ♪ We got the power… ♪ 63 00:03:50,496 --> 00:03:53,433 [Rome] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… 64 00:03:53,499 --> 00:03:57,604 Asuka, and Kairi Sane, Dakota Kai, Bayley, 65 00:03:57,670 --> 00:04:02,842 and the WWE Women's Champion Iyo Sky. 66 00:04:02,909 --> 00:04:06,846 Damage CTRL! 67 00:04:06,913 --> 00:04:09,115 [Patrick] Welcome to SmackDown, folks. 68 00:04:09,182 --> 00:04:12,552 Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages, 69 00:04:12,619 --> 00:04:15,188 we've got a treat for you on the commentary desk tonight. 70 00:04:15,255 --> 00:04:18,558 Michael Cole, Kevin Patrick, and we are thrilled to be joined 71 00:04:18,625 --> 00:04:20,727 by the Hall of Famer Road Dogg. 72 00:04:20,793 --> 00:04:23,363 Oh, you didn't know? Well, you know now, KP. 73 00:04:23,429 --> 00:04:25,498 Michael Cole, if we get through this episode 74 00:04:25,565 --> 00:04:27,734 without me wetting my pants, it'll be a small victory. 75 00:04:27,800 --> 00:04:29,435 Hey, it must be the holiday season 76 00:04:29,502 --> 00:04:32,272 'cause we got St. Nick here at ringside with us tonight. 77 00:04:33,039 --> 00:04:35,041 [Patrick] Welcome, Road Dogg. Delighted you're with us. 78 00:04:35,108 --> 00:04:38,311 Filling in for Papa Graves, who's on newborn duty at home. 79 00:04:38,378 --> 00:04:41,814 [Dogg] Yeah, him and Wade Barrett had a baby. I can't believe that. 80 00:04:44,484 --> 00:04:49,322 [Patrick] Iyo Sky, Bayley, and Damage CTRL continue to grow, 81 00:04:49,389 --> 00:04:53,559 continue to assert their dominance across Friday Night SmackDown. 82 00:04:53,626 --> 00:04:55,128 [Dogg] There used to be fewer of them. 83 00:04:58,698 --> 00:05:04,003 [crowd clamoring] 84 00:05:07,940 --> 00:05:10,443 Come on! 85 00:05:11,778 --> 00:05:15,381 We're just here to have a good time with you guys. All right? 86 00:05:18,117 --> 00:05:23,423 Welcome to Friday Night SmackDown. 87 00:05:26,426 --> 00:05:30,430 Trust me, we don't wanna share this huge moment 88 00:05:30,496 --> 00:05:33,666 with a bunch of dum-dums like you guys in the front row 89 00:05:33,733 --> 00:05:35,802 in this place you call a town, but… 90 00:05:38,738 --> 00:05:40,907 Whatever. Here we are. 91 00:05:41,908 --> 00:05:45,445 Because, I mean, my plan… 92 00:05:46,079 --> 00:05:49,549 to bring Asuka into Damage CTRL has to be, 93 00:05:49,615 --> 00:05:54,020 I mean, one of the top moments in WWE history, am I right? 94 00:05:54,087 --> 00:05:56,389 -[Dakota] Yeah. -Am I right? 95 00:06:01,828 --> 00:06:05,431 I know you guys are like, "Oh my God, Bayley, normally you're really humble." 96 00:06:05,498 --> 00:06:08,701 But, come on, this idea was brilliant. It was brilliant. 97 00:06:08,768 --> 00:06:14,607 Because the new and improved Damage CTRL is, obviously, 98 00:06:14,674 --> 00:06:17,076 with no doubt in my mind, 99 00:06:17,143 --> 00:06:20,947 the strongest faction in all of WWE right now. 100 00:06:21,013 --> 00:06:22,281 Look at us! 101 00:06:23,082 --> 00:06:24,383 Look at us! 102 00:06:24,450 --> 00:06:26,586 [crowd booing] 103 00:06:26,652 --> 00:06:29,889 I mean, we're all playing chess 104 00:06:29,956 --> 00:06:32,759 when the rest of you idiots are playing Candy Land. 105 00:06:32,825 --> 00:06:34,360 [cackles] Yahtzee! 106 00:06:36,362 --> 00:06:38,297 Oh, I got one more. I got one more. 107 00:06:39,132 --> 00:06:41,067 Charlotte, you suck! 108 00:06:41,134 --> 00:06:45,872 Charlotte, Bianca, and Shotzi 109 00:06:45,938 --> 00:06:51,344 were not ready for Asuka! 110 00:06:52,345 --> 00:06:54,547 [Bayley cackles] 111 00:06:54,614 --> 00:06:57,083 Come on, guys, that was a good one. 112 00:06:58,985 --> 00:07:03,756 [speaking in Japanese] 113 00:07:07,894 --> 00:07:10,530 Yeah, that's what I was saying, right? 114 00:07:11,798 --> 00:07:14,700 Did I miss something? What are you guys talk-- 115 00:07:14,767 --> 00:07:16,602 Hey, it's nothing. It's nothing. 116 00:07:16,669 --> 00:07:22,008 But Iyo was just saying that this isn't the new and improved Damage CTRL 117 00:07:22,074 --> 00:07:27,647 because someone in this ring is not a part of the new and improved Damage CTRL. 118 00:07:27,713 --> 00:07:31,651 [crowd clamoring] 119 00:07:32,318 --> 00:07:35,822 No, dude, it's because Asuka is not a part of Damage CTRL yet. 120 00:07:35,888 --> 00:07:37,590 We haven't even let her in. 121 00:07:37,657 --> 00:07:39,025 That's your job. 122 00:07:39,091 --> 00:07:40,993 -We wanted you to do it. -Of course! 123 00:07:41,060 --> 00:07:44,030 We're just playing with each other anyway. All right. I'll do the honors. 124 00:07:44,096 --> 00:07:45,264 [kid] Bayley, don't! 125 00:07:45,331 --> 00:07:48,701 Shh! Kid, shut up! This is a very important moment! 126 00:07:48,768 --> 00:07:50,736 [crowd boos] 127 00:07:50,803 --> 00:07:52,171 [Dogg] That's nice. 128 00:07:53,105 --> 00:07:56,342 I'm so sorry, Asuka. You're gonna have to get used to these idiots. 129 00:07:56,409 --> 00:07:59,479 Asuka, will you… 130 00:08:01,614 --> 00:08:04,183 Will you join Damage CTRL? 131 00:08:06,886 --> 00:08:09,288 We'll put you guys on the shirts, I swear. 132 00:08:12,325 --> 00:08:13,659 Yeah! 133 00:08:13,726 --> 00:08:15,795 [laughs] 134 00:08:15,862 --> 00:08:17,129 That's what I'm talking about! 135 00:08:17,196 --> 00:08:20,233 Now, let's celebrate! 136 00:08:20,299 --> 00:08:22,802 Um, Iyo also said, and you're gonna love this idea. 137 00:08:22,869 --> 00:08:25,571 You're gonna love it. She said 138 00:08:25,638 --> 00:08:30,309 that yourself, Iyo, Asuka, and Kairi 139 00:08:30,376 --> 00:08:33,145 challenge Charlotte, Shotzi, and Bianca 140 00:08:33,212 --> 00:08:35,381 to find a fourth member… 141 00:08:35,448 --> 00:08:38,584 and to meet in WarGames. 142 00:08:38,651 --> 00:08:40,786 [all together] WarGames! 143 00:08:41,320 --> 00:08:42,255 WarGames. 144 00:08:43,055 --> 00:08:46,926 Yeah, that's what I was gonna say. You read my mind. WarGames! 145 00:08:46,993 --> 00:08:50,663 We want WarGames! Two rings enclosed by a giant cage. 146 00:08:50,730 --> 00:08:52,832 And the four of us are gonna beat the… 147 00:08:52,899 --> 00:08:55,101 ♪ I'm a psycho ♪ 148 00:08:55,167 --> 00:08:57,904 -[Dogg] Oh, snap. -[Cole] Well, thank goodness. 149 00:08:57,970 --> 00:09:00,473 Here comes the TCB Tank! 150 00:09:00,540 --> 00:09:03,676 [Dogg] Wait a minute. There's nobody… 151 00:09:03,743 --> 00:09:06,012 -[Patrick] There's no one in there! -[Cole] It's a ghost tank. 152 00:09:07,179 --> 00:09:09,482 -[Dogg] I thought Jamie Noble was… -[Cole] Oh, look out! 153 00:09:09,549 --> 00:09:12,218 -[Dogg] It's Shotzi. -[Patrick] From out of nowhere! 154 00:09:12,285 --> 00:09:13,519 [Dogg] I hope she headbutts. 155 00:09:13,586 --> 00:09:15,955 [Cole] And that took some guts for Shotzi 156 00:09:16,022 --> 00:09:19,458 to attack all members of Damage CTRL on her own. 157 00:09:19,525 --> 00:09:21,394 [Patrick] Some people may call it something else. 158 00:09:21,460 --> 00:09:24,931 -[Dogg] Guts or, uh… -[Patrick] Shotzi, she's not alone though. 159 00:09:24,997 --> 00:09:27,733 -[Dogg] Not alone, thank goodness. -[Patrick] Charlotte Flair! 160 00:09:27,800 --> 00:09:29,569 Bianca Belair now! 161 00:09:29,635 --> 00:09:31,203 Look at Flair go. 162 00:09:31,270 --> 00:09:33,272 And The EST of WWE. 163 00:09:34,106 --> 00:09:36,242 [Cole] Yeah, but Bayley now on the attack. 164 00:09:38,477 --> 00:09:40,546 And Bianca sent out of the ring. 165 00:09:42,081 --> 00:09:45,751 [Patrick] Still very much outnumbered. Charlotte continues to fight. 166 00:09:45,818 --> 00:09:49,322 Shotzi now getting beaten down as Flair thrown to the outside. 167 00:09:49,388 --> 00:09:51,057 [Cole] Yeah, the numbers game just catching up 168 00:09:51,123 --> 00:09:53,092 to Bianca, Charlotte, and Shotzi. 169 00:09:55,561 --> 00:09:57,863 And I dare say we could be 170 00:09:57,930 --> 00:10:02,435 looking at one of the most powerful factions of women in the history of WWE. 171 00:10:02,501 --> 00:10:05,671 And now, they want a WarGames Match! 172 00:10:05,738 --> 00:10:07,273 [Patrick] And the challenge was set. 173 00:10:07,340 --> 00:10:10,443 Can Charlotte, Bianca, and Shotzi find a partner? 174 00:10:11,911 --> 00:10:14,146 What a night we have in store, folks. 175 00:10:14,213 --> 00:10:16,616 At Crown Jewel just a couple of weeks ago, 176 00:10:16,682 --> 00:10:20,319 LA Knight was milliseconds away from running WWE 177 00:10:20,386 --> 00:10:23,622 and becoming Undisputed Champion, only for Jimmy Uso. 178 00:10:23,689 --> 00:10:27,493 Well, The Megastar gets his shot at revenge tonight. 179 00:10:27,560 --> 00:10:31,130 LA Knight-Jimmy Uso, live on SmackDown. 180 00:10:31,197 --> 00:10:35,901 [Cole] And also tonight, the man who silenced the greatest of all time 181 00:10:35,968 --> 00:10:37,403 with a Samoan Spike. 182 00:10:37,470 --> 00:10:40,539 And then more and more and more, John Cena. 183 00:10:40,606 --> 00:10:46,679 "The Enforcer of the Bloodline" Solo Sikoa is here live tonight on SmackDown. 184 00:10:46,746 --> 00:10:49,482 [Patrick] The Judgment Day, running things across on Monday Night Raw. 185 00:10:49,548 --> 00:10:52,385 But the Tag Champions Finn Bálor and Damian Priest 186 00:10:52,451 --> 00:10:54,420 will be keeping a close eye tonight. 187 00:10:54,487 --> 00:10:58,224 Why? Because The Brawling Brutes, The Street Profits, and Pretty Deadly 188 00:10:58,290 --> 00:11:00,926 will compete in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match 189 00:11:00,993 --> 00:11:04,897 for the opportunity to take on The Judgment Day next week for gold. 190 00:11:05,765 --> 00:11:10,236 And that match is coming your way right here, right now on SmackDown. 191 00:11:10,302 --> 00:11:14,106 [Dogg] And I love it. Tag team wrestling at its finest right here. 192 00:11:14,173 --> 00:11:16,042 Any one of these three teams could 193 00:11:16,108 --> 00:11:18,544 go on to become the Undisputed Tag Team Champions 194 00:11:18,611 --> 00:11:20,646 of dual branded Tag Team Champions. 195 00:11:21,380 --> 00:11:22,515 [bell rings] 196 00:11:22,581 --> 00:11:28,054 [Rome] The following contest is a Triple Threat Tag Team Match 197 00:11:28,120 --> 00:11:30,256 scheduled for one fall. 198 00:11:30,322 --> 00:11:35,061 Introducing first, Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins. 199 00:11:35,127 --> 00:11:37,797 The Street Profits! 200 00:11:38,464 --> 00:11:41,667 [Patrick] Will it be The Street Profits reigning supreme tonight 201 00:11:41,734 --> 00:11:44,003 and getting that opportunity next week on SmackDown? 202 00:11:44,070 --> 00:11:46,005 What a match we've got next. 203 00:11:46,605 --> 00:11:50,176 It's about to be easy money. It's about to be easy money. 204 00:11:51,711 --> 00:11:55,815 What was that? Look, I appreciate the guts and I appreciate the passion, 205 00:11:55,881 --> 00:11:58,350 but we cannot rush into this. We need to be strategic. 206 00:11:58,417 --> 00:12:02,221 I know. I'm sorry. It was a little over compulsive. 207 00:12:02,288 --> 00:12:06,225 But, Bianca, I can't control myself. 208 00:12:06,292 --> 00:12:08,828 I want payback, I wanna kick their butts. 209 00:12:08,894 --> 00:12:11,731 No, no, we get it, and they're gonna get their receipt, I promise. 210 00:12:11,797 --> 00:12:14,300 -No, I get it. -Look, look, y'all. 211 00:12:14,366 --> 00:12:15,768 We need a fourth member. 212 00:12:15,835 --> 00:12:21,140 And, Charlotte, I think you know somebody that could help us out. 213 00:12:21,207 --> 00:12:23,275 [clears throat] Let me think about it. 214 00:12:23,342 --> 00:12:25,010 -I'm thinking. -[Aldis] Ladies. 215 00:12:26,412 --> 00:12:30,182 I need to know who that fourth member is by the end of tonight. 216 00:12:33,385 --> 00:12:35,554 I'ma go recruiting. Okay? 217 00:12:39,959 --> 00:12:40,993 I'm thinking. 218 00:12:44,463 --> 00:12:46,866 [Cole] Lot of pressure on Damage CTRL tonight. 219 00:12:46,932 --> 00:12:49,735 [Patrick] SmackDown GM Nick Aldis with the ultimatum, 220 00:12:49,802 --> 00:12:52,471 "Find your partner by tonight." 221 00:12:52,538 --> 00:12:56,108 Meanwhile, back inside the ring, here comes The Brawling Brutes. 222 00:12:56,175 --> 00:12:58,410 Ridge and Butch. 223 00:12:58,477 --> 00:13:02,548 [Cole] Yeah, fresh off a victory over OTM on NXT this past Tuesday. 224 00:13:03,449 --> 00:13:05,918 [Patrick] What a powerful duo they are. 225 00:13:05,985 --> 00:13:07,820 The winner of tonight's Triple Threat Match 226 00:13:07,887 --> 00:13:11,824 will become the Number One Contender for the Undisputed Tag Team Titles, 227 00:13:11,891 --> 00:13:13,859 a match to take place next week. 228 00:13:13,926 --> 00:13:15,294 ["On And On" playing] 229 00:13:15,361 --> 00:13:17,997 [Dogg] What an opportunity for all three of these tag teams. 230 00:13:21,667 --> 00:13:23,102 Yes, boy! 231 00:13:23,169 --> 00:13:25,304 [Rome] And making their way to the ring, 232 00:13:25,371 --> 00:13:31,410 the team of Kit Wilson and Elton Prince. 233 00:13:31,477 --> 00:13:36,148 Pretty Deadly! 234 00:13:36,215 --> 00:13:38,217 [Patrick] Road Dogg, I can see you rocking that outfit. 235 00:13:38,284 --> 00:13:41,187 [Dogg] Yeah, I don't know if I'd rock that outfit, 236 00:13:41,253 --> 00:13:43,956 -but I'd rock their world. -[Patrick laughs] 237 00:13:44,023 --> 00:13:46,559 [Cole] I wouldn't want to see you in that outfit. 238 00:13:46,625 --> 00:13:47,827 [Dogg] Oh, Michael. 239 00:13:47,893 --> 00:13:50,229 [Patrick] Friday Night SmackDown is sponsored by Progressive's 240 00:13:50,296 --> 00:13:51,864 Keys to Progress program. 241 00:13:51,931 --> 00:13:54,834 Gifting cars to veterans since 2013. 242 00:13:54,900 --> 00:13:57,536 [Cole] And again, Judgment Day, of course, the Undisputed Tag Champs. 243 00:13:57,603 --> 00:13:59,438 So despite the fact they're on Monday Night Raw, 244 00:13:59,505 --> 00:14:02,074 they would have to defend against the winner of this match here 245 00:14:02,141 --> 00:14:03,676 on Friday Night SmackDown. 246 00:14:03,742 --> 00:14:06,145 -You like the disco ball? -[Dogg] I love the disco ball. 247 00:14:08,214 --> 00:14:10,649 It takes me right back to a time I don't remember. 248 00:14:12,284 --> 00:14:15,521 [Patrick] What a pleasure it is to have Road Dogg here on commentary tonight. 249 00:14:15,588 --> 00:14:18,657 [Dogg] Oh, did you see his beautiful hair? Like, a single hair floated away. 250 00:14:18,724 --> 00:14:20,960 It was beautiful. But I'm a brunette guy myself. 251 00:14:21,026 --> 00:14:22,528 -I like this kid. -[Patrick] Oh yeah? 252 00:14:22,595 --> 00:14:24,797 [Patrick] That's Kit Wilson alongside Elton Prince. 253 00:14:24,863 --> 00:14:27,967 Pretty Deadly back to full fitness. Elton Prince. 254 00:14:28,033 --> 00:14:29,435 -Thank God! -Don't know if you're aware. 255 00:14:29,501 --> 00:14:31,971 Poor fellow was in a wheelchair for months after a shoulder injury. 256 00:14:32,037 --> 00:14:33,939 -[Dogg] Bless his heart. -[referee] Ring the bell. 257 00:14:34,006 --> 00:14:36,208 -[bell rings] -[Patrick] Here we go. 258 00:14:36,275 --> 00:14:39,378 [Cole] Gonna be three men in the ring. Tags will be made. 259 00:14:39,445 --> 00:14:43,082 And the winner of the matchup, first team to gain pinfall or submission. 260 00:14:43,148 --> 00:14:46,018 [Patrick] Yes, exactly. What can we expect here, Cole, from a match like this? 261 00:14:46,085 --> 00:14:48,554 -It's gonna be chaotic. -[Cole] Of course it's gonna be chaos. 262 00:14:48,621 --> 00:14:51,423 As you see Angelo Dawkins with the big shoulder tackle. 263 00:14:51,490 --> 00:14:53,325 And a lot of times… Road Dogg, you'll know this. 264 00:14:53,392 --> 00:14:55,661 The team in the right place, right time is gonna win this thing. 265 00:14:55,728 --> 00:14:58,564 [Dogg] A hundred percent. Because you don't have control of… 266 00:14:58,631 --> 00:15:00,199 I could control what me and Billy were doing, 267 00:15:00,266 --> 00:15:02,868 -I couldn't control what the other teams… -[Cole] Oh man! 268 00:15:02,935 --> 00:15:05,604 [Dogg] So many people coming from so many different directions. 269 00:15:05,671 --> 00:15:08,540 [Patrick] So what's your strategy? If it is you and Billy in this situation? 270 00:15:08,607 --> 00:15:10,342 [Dogg] I tag-- I tag Billy in. 271 00:15:10,409 --> 00:15:14,747 Uh, because I don't remember the 90s or strategizing about my matches, 272 00:15:14,813 --> 00:15:17,049 -but I would tag Billy in this. -[Patrick] Look at this. 273 00:15:17,116 --> 00:15:18,617 [Cole] And there, of course, Bobby Lashley, 274 00:15:18,684 --> 00:15:20,819 who's brought The Street Profits under his rank. 275 00:15:20,886 --> 00:15:24,290 Interesting interview that Montez Ford did with Fox News this week, 276 00:15:24,356 --> 00:15:29,061 talking about the impression that Lashley has made on their team. 277 00:15:29,128 --> 00:15:32,264 He said, "Bobby Lashley has seen it all. He's had a massive amount of success, 278 00:15:32,331 --> 00:15:36,735 and we would be stupid if we did not sit back and learn from The All Mighty." 279 00:15:36,802 --> 00:15:38,671 [Patrick] And that's humility, in a way, Cole, 280 00:15:38,737 --> 00:15:41,840 coming from guys that are Triple Crown Tag Team Champions in The Street Profits. 281 00:15:41,907 --> 00:15:44,043 But we're seeing a new aggression at the moment. 282 00:15:44,109 --> 00:15:47,179 [Dogg] I was gonna bring that up because I love that about them. 283 00:15:47,246 --> 00:15:49,481 I love the new gear. I love the new attitude. 284 00:15:49,548 --> 00:15:51,750 I think this is what's gonna take them to the top. 285 00:15:51,817 --> 00:15:53,719 And look, tonight we're gonna find out 286 00:15:53,786 --> 00:15:55,888 if-- if all that new stuff is gonna work or not. 287 00:15:55,954 --> 00:15:58,590 [Cole] Road Dogg, you know better than anyone, to survive in this business, 288 00:15:58,657 --> 00:16:00,793 -it's about evolving, right? -[Dogg] Amen. Amen. 289 00:16:00,859 --> 00:16:04,096 And that… Look, that's what-- a lot of guys recreate theirselves 290 00:16:04,163 --> 00:16:05,864 -and have a whole other… -[Cole] Oh! 291 00:16:05,931 --> 00:16:06,932 Jiminy Christmas. 292 00:16:06,999 --> 00:16:09,935 But that's the kind of aggression that we were talking about 293 00:16:10,002 --> 00:16:12,705 that Bobby Lashley may be instilling in these guys. 294 00:16:12,771 --> 00:16:15,107 [Patrick] And look at the physique of Montez Ford. 295 00:16:15,174 --> 00:16:17,209 Check this out again. Boom! 296 00:16:17,276 --> 00:16:19,378 -Incredible! -[Cole] Montez Ford said… 297 00:16:19,445 --> 00:16:22,381 Great work there by Pretty Deadly, 298 00:16:22,448 --> 00:16:25,250 former Tag Champs in their own right. 299 00:16:25,317 --> 00:16:27,219 [Patrick] Here comes Kit Wilson. 300 00:16:27,286 --> 00:16:30,222 Kit and Elton Prince at the same time! 301 00:16:31,657 --> 00:16:35,661 Telepathic nature of this duo. So in sync, Road Dogg. 302 00:16:36,962 --> 00:16:39,164 [Cole] A lot of people believe that Pretty Deadly 303 00:16:39,231 --> 00:16:43,402 will be the Undisputed Tag Champs sooner rather than later here in WWE. 304 00:16:44,803 --> 00:16:48,307 [Patrick] Montez Ford now looking to create a little bit of separation. 305 00:16:50,642 --> 00:16:53,345 Ford looking to make the… That's Butch on the far side. 306 00:16:54,480 --> 00:16:56,949 It's the unpredictable element to this match. 307 00:16:57,016 --> 00:16:58,384 Tag made for Ridge Holland. 308 00:16:58,450 --> 00:17:01,987 [Cole] Here comes the powerhouse of The Brawling Brutes. 309 00:17:02,054 --> 00:17:05,023 -[Patrick] Ridge "The Fridge" Holland. -[Dogg] People are gonna fly. 310 00:17:06,992 --> 00:17:10,062 [Cole] And of course, Ridge Holland is the one who put Elton Prince 311 00:17:10,129 --> 00:17:14,032 in the aforementioned wheelchair with the shoulder injury. 312 00:17:15,367 --> 00:17:18,037 [Dogg] That's just rugby offense right there. 313 00:17:18,103 --> 00:17:21,607 [Cole] Yeah, a man who was kicked out of his rugby league for being… 314 00:17:21,673 --> 00:17:23,742 -[Patrick] Look at this. -[Cole] …too powerful, 315 00:17:23,809 --> 00:17:25,511 and not playing by the rules. 316 00:17:26,578 --> 00:17:29,181 [Patrick] Montez Ford now feeling the effect. 317 00:17:29,248 --> 00:17:30,849 [Cole] Nice DDT. 318 00:17:30,916 --> 00:17:33,852 -[Patrick] Just planting Kit Wilson. -[Dogg] Ridge Holland's on fire. 319 00:17:33,919 --> 00:17:36,121 [Patrick] He's feeling it. He absolutely is. 320 00:17:36,188 --> 00:17:40,426 Ridge across sending Kit Wilson to the outside. 321 00:17:41,460 --> 00:17:43,695 -[Cole] Uh-oh. -[Dogg] Oh no. 322 00:17:43,762 --> 00:17:46,298 -[Patrick] Here we go. -[crowd cheers] 323 00:17:46,365 --> 00:17:50,035 [Cole] And The Profits are not gonna allow the 10 Beats of the Bodhrán to happen. 324 00:17:50,102 --> 00:17:52,137 [Dogg] I was actually looking forward to that. 325 00:17:56,508 --> 00:17:58,811 [Patrick] Here we go again! 326 00:17:58,877 --> 00:18:02,047 Will we see it? The 10 Beats of the Bodhrán. 327 00:18:02,114 --> 00:18:05,884 [crowd] …five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten! 328 00:18:05,951 --> 00:18:07,986 [Dogg] Sitting this close, you can really hear it. 329 00:18:08,053 --> 00:18:09,755 [Cole] Oh! You can hear that too. 330 00:18:09,822 --> 00:18:13,292 [Patrick] It's an Irish musical instrument, Road Dogg, the bodhrán. 331 00:18:13,358 --> 00:18:15,694 Kit Wilson taking out the legs of Ridge "The Fridge." 332 00:18:15,761 --> 00:18:18,864 [Dogg] What were we talking about earlier? How do you strategize this? 333 00:18:18,931 --> 00:18:21,100 -[yelling] -[Patrick] It's anyone's game! 334 00:18:21,166 --> 00:18:25,170 Who's gonna be the Number One Contender for the Undisputed Tag Titles? 335 00:18:25,237 --> 00:18:27,906 -This is our division! -[crowd clamoring] 336 00:18:29,842 --> 00:18:32,611 [Patrick] What a cracking match to kick off Friday Night SmackDown. 337 00:18:32,678 --> 00:18:34,680 The winner will become the Number One Contender 338 00:18:34,746 --> 00:18:36,982 for the Undisputed Tag Team Championships. 339 00:18:37,049 --> 00:18:39,518 A match that will take place next week in Chicago, 340 00:18:39,585 --> 00:18:41,687 one night before Survivor Series. 341 00:18:43,589 --> 00:18:48,327 Montez Ford and Elton Prince looking to lift Ridge "The Fridge" Holland here. 342 00:18:48,393 --> 00:18:51,396 [commentators laughing] 343 00:18:51,463 --> 00:18:54,500 [Dogg] Do you know the strength it takes to do that? 344 00:18:54,566 --> 00:18:56,268 No, you don't, KP. You don't. 345 00:18:58,070 --> 00:19:00,239 [Patrick] Tags made on either end. 346 00:19:00,305 --> 00:19:02,608 Here comes Angelo Dawkins. Rocked by Butch. 347 00:19:06,378 --> 00:19:10,215 And the mangy mutt Butch now. So unorthodox. 348 00:19:11,283 --> 00:19:14,753 -[Dogg] And so lethal. -[Patrick] Butch! 349 00:19:14,820 --> 00:19:18,157 [Cole] And a beauty to watch as well. 350 00:19:18,223 --> 00:19:21,159 Look at Butch go. Oh! 351 00:19:21,226 --> 00:19:25,097 -[Cole] Tornado DDT off the steps. -[Patrick] And quickly back inside. 352 00:19:25,964 --> 00:19:28,767 [Dogg] His strikes are so unique and so effective. 353 00:19:28,834 --> 00:19:30,936 [crowd cheering] 354 00:19:31,003 --> 00:19:32,905 [Patrick] Wouldn't Butch love an opportunity 355 00:19:32,971 --> 00:19:35,407 at Finn Bálor and Damian Priest next week? 356 00:19:38,110 --> 00:19:41,380 Butch from the ropes taking down the crowd. 357 00:19:46,318 --> 00:19:48,320 Moonsault, and he's now picking up the pieces. 358 00:19:48,387 --> 00:19:50,556 Throwing Angelo Dawkins back inside. 359 00:19:50,622 --> 00:19:52,524 [Dogg] Only one way to win. 360 00:19:52,591 --> 00:19:55,928 -[Patrick] Pinfall or submission. -[Dogg] Two ways to win. 361 00:19:55,994 --> 00:19:59,698 [Patrick laughs] Cover. Dawkins kicking out. 362 00:20:00,299 --> 00:20:02,067 -[Dogg] Oh! -[Cole] Armbar by Butch. 363 00:20:03,335 --> 00:20:05,103 [Dogg] If he didn't have enough in his repertoire, 364 00:20:05,170 --> 00:20:07,072 now he's got submission maneuvers. 365 00:20:07,139 --> 00:20:09,341 -[Patrick] Check this out again. -[Cole] Moonsault by Butch. 366 00:20:09,408 --> 00:20:11,143 Taking out everybody at ringside. 367 00:20:16,582 --> 00:20:19,985 Dawkins just powering his way out of that armbar. 368 00:20:20,852 --> 00:20:22,087 [Dogg] I love it. 369 00:20:23,889 --> 00:20:26,191 [Patrick] How we've seen Angelo Dawkins evolve 370 00:20:26,258 --> 00:20:29,428 and grow under the guidance of Bobby Lashley. 371 00:20:29,494 --> 00:20:33,765 Dawkins looking to get back on his feet. What a battle this has been! 372 00:20:33,832 --> 00:20:36,368 [Cole] Montez Ford made the tag on this side, 373 00:20:36,435 --> 00:20:38,403 as did Ridge Holland and Kit Wilson. 374 00:20:38,470 --> 00:20:41,373 [Patrick] The powerful blows of Ridge. But here comes Kit Wilson. 375 00:20:44,676 --> 00:20:46,979 [Cole] Using the ropes for his momentum. 376 00:20:50,549 --> 00:20:53,218 [Patrick] Kit Wilson with ideas now, 377 00:20:53,285 --> 00:20:55,687 taking to the ropes, but knocked back a peg here. 378 00:20:58,390 --> 00:20:59,658 [Cole] Ah, Holland. 379 00:21:01,660 --> 00:21:03,829 Wilson's not gonna wanna be up there. 380 00:21:07,432 --> 00:21:10,235 [Patrick] Kit Wilson now on the top rope, the Superplex. 381 00:21:10,302 --> 00:21:12,571 -[Cole] Tag was made. -[Dogg] Did he make a tag? 382 00:21:12,638 --> 00:21:15,474 -[Cole] I believe Prince made the tag. -[Dogg] You got to be kidding me. 383 00:21:15,540 --> 00:21:17,009 [Cole] From the heavens! 384 00:21:17,075 --> 00:21:19,378 [Patrick] If so, Elton Prince is the legal man. 385 00:21:19,444 --> 00:21:22,781 -[Cole] What a leg drop. -[Patrick] Elton Prince can win it. 386 00:21:22,848 --> 00:21:24,983 The Pretty Deadly! Ah, broken up. 387 00:21:25,050 --> 00:21:26,818 [Dogg chuckles] Wow! 388 00:21:26,885 --> 00:21:29,721 [Cole] Dawkins and Butch saving the matchup. 389 00:21:30,756 --> 00:21:34,192 [Patrick] And watching on, "The All Mighty" Bobby. 390 00:21:34,259 --> 00:21:36,528 -Hey, what's going on? How are you doing? -What's up? 391 00:21:37,129 --> 00:21:38,497 -You see him? -Oh yeah. 392 00:21:38,563 --> 00:21:41,633 I know that's all you, but just hear me out. 393 00:21:43,035 --> 00:21:47,272 [Cole] B-Fab and Bobby Lashley again engaged in conversation tonight. 394 00:21:50,342 --> 00:21:55,280 [Patrick] Big time chop there from Butch, taking the fight to The Street Profits. 395 00:21:55,347 --> 00:21:58,550 -[Cole] Listen to them. -[Dogg] You can hear it. Oh, I love Butch. 396 00:21:58,617 --> 00:22:01,553 [Cole] Just a relentless offense by Butch. 397 00:22:03,188 --> 00:22:04,823 [Patrick] Tag team work there, Pretty Deadly… 398 00:22:04,890 --> 00:22:06,358 But here come The Street Profits! 399 00:22:06,425 --> 00:22:08,427 [Cole] Yeah. Speaking of tag team work… 400 00:22:11,930 --> 00:22:14,900 [Patrick] Clotheslines taking out Pretty Deadly now. 401 00:22:17,135 --> 00:22:19,838 -Whose match is this, Road Dogg? -[Dogg] I'll tell you what. 402 00:22:19,905 --> 00:22:24,376 Anybody's. The deeper water we get into… I really have no idea. 403 00:22:24,443 --> 00:22:25,577 [Patrick] It's a Brogue Kick, 404 00:22:25,644 --> 00:22:29,147 but it's after connecting with Ridge from Butch. 405 00:22:31,416 --> 00:22:34,286 [Cole] Miscommunication between The Brawling Brutes. 406 00:22:34,953 --> 00:22:37,022 And now The Profits gonna capitalize. 407 00:22:37,923 --> 00:22:40,425 [Patrick] The Street Profits with The Revelation! 408 00:22:40,492 --> 00:22:43,161 -[Dogg] Wow! -[crowd] One, two, three! 409 00:22:43,228 --> 00:22:44,529 [bell rings] 410 00:22:46,631 --> 00:22:51,336 [Mike] Here are your winners, The Street Profits! 411 00:22:51,403 --> 00:22:55,607 [Cole] The Profits capitalized on a mistake made by Butch in this matchup. 412 00:22:55,674 --> 00:23:00,545 They become the Number One Contenders for the Undisputed Tag Team Titles. 413 00:23:00,612 --> 00:23:02,581 [Patrick] And they will turn their attention 414 00:23:02,647 --> 00:23:05,350 to Chicago next Friday night. 415 00:23:05,417 --> 00:23:08,553 What a victory this was, and a sensational match, Road Dogg. 416 00:23:08,620 --> 00:23:10,622 [Dogg] Oh my God, these guys are flying everywhere. 417 00:23:10,689 --> 00:23:14,393 You know, when I used to wrestle, the top rope was a no-fly zone for me. 418 00:23:17,062 --> 00:23:18,730 [Cole] And watch this misfire. 419 00:23:23,001 --> 00:23:27,072 A Brogue Kick by Butch to Ridge Holland. Butch couldn't believe it. 420 00:23:27,139 --> 00:23:29,741 The Profits with The Revelation would capitalize 421 00:23:29,808 --> 00:23:34,713 to win the Triple Threat Match and punch their ticket to face The Judgment Day. 422 00:23:34,780 --> 00:23:35,947 [bell rings] 423 00:23:38,016 --> 00:23:40,619 [Patrick] Priest and Bálor, watch out. 424 00:23:40,685 --> 00:23:44,456 A rejuvenated and unforgiving Street Profits are coming your way. 425 00:23:44,523 --> 00:23:48,560 [yelling indistinctly] 426 00:23:48,627 --> 00:23:51,730 [Cole] And The All Mighty is out here to celebrate. 427 00:23:51,797 --> 00:23:53,532 [Dogg] And why shouldn't he be? 428 00:23:55,967 --> 00:23:59,738 [Cole] Bobby Lashley saw something in The Street Profits, 429 00:23:59,805 --> 00:24:01,306 and it's paying off. 430 00:24:08,814 --> 00:24:12,050 And Holland disgusted at the way this matchup ended. 431 00:24:13,618 --> 00:24:15,554 [Dogg] I'm sure he is. [laughs] 432 00:24:15,620 --> 00:24:19,491 His partner kicked him in the face. That's problematic. 433 00:24:20,525 --> 00:24:23,228 -[Cole] Didn't do it on purpose. -[Dogg] Well, that's what you say. 434 00:24:24,696 --> 00:24:26,898 [Patrick] Frustration creeping in. 435 00:24:26,965 --> 00:24:30,902 And the frustration was there for LA Knight two weeks ago at Crown Jewel. 436 00:24:30,969 --> 00:24:34,840 But LA Knight says I'm not done with The Bloodline just yet. 437 00:24:34,906 --> 00:24:37,976 Roman Reigns retaining his Undisputed Championship 438 00:24:38,043 --> 00:24:39,477 thanks to Jimmy Uso. 439 00:24:39,544 --> 00:24:44,015 And LA Knight will meet Uso tonight on SmackDown. 440 00:24:45,350 --> 00:24:48,620 [Cole] So the big question is who will join Bianca, Charlotte, 441 00:24:48,687 --> 00:24:50,755 and Shotzi in their WarGames match? 442 00:24:50,822 --> 00:24:53,592 The recruitment process seems to be underway. 443 00:24:53,658 --> 00:24:57,095 Bianca talking with Michin here tonight. 444 00:24:57,829 --> 00:24:58,730 [laughs] 445 00:25:00,765 --> 00:25:04,469 [overlapping yelling] 446 00:25:11,843 --> 00:25:15,647 [Cole] That's Michin that Damage CTRL is beating the hell out of. 447 00:25:15,714 --> 00:25:18,450 We need help! Come here! 448 00:25:18,516 --> 00:25:20,352 I tell you what, if I saw… 449 00:25:20,418 --> 00:25:24,256 if I was a female wrestler backstage and I saw Bianca coming to me, 450 00:25:24,322 --> 00:25:25,590 I'd run as fast as I can. 451 00:25:25,657 --> 00:25:27,525 Well, Damage CTRL, obviously trying to take out 452 00:25:27,592 --> 00:25:29,461 any possible opponent for the WarGames. 453 00:25:29,528 --> 00:25:31,396 They need a teammate, and they need one fast. 454 00:25:31,463 --> 00:25:32,898 And speaking of teammates, 455 00:25:32,964 --> 00:25:36,568 the LWO are having a major problem with one of their own. 456 00:25:36,635 --> 00:25:38,837 Here's our Progressive Match Flo. 457 00:25:39,704 --> 00:25:42,407 [announcer] Match Flo is sponsored by Progressive. 458 00:25:42,474 --> 00:25:45,877 A triple threat of protection with home, auto, and more. 459 00:25:47,679 --> 00:25:49,781 Last Saturday at Crown Jewel, 460 00:25:49,848 --> 00:25:53,985 I put my United States Title on the line against Logan Paul. 461 00:25:54,052 --> 00:25:56,388 [Cole] They just handed Logan Paul brass knuckles. 462 00:25:57,222 --> 00:25:59,157 Not so fast. 463 00:26:00,525 --> 00:26:02,494 Oh, wait a minute, Paul got the brass knuckles. 464 00:26:04,329 --> 00:26:06,498 [Mysterio] Without those brass knuckles, 465 00:26:06,564 --> 00:26:11,002 I truly believe that Logan could not beat me. 466 00:26:11,069 --> 00:26:14,406 So I promise that I will do whatever I can 467 00:26:14,472 --> 00:26:17,175 to get a rematch against Logan… 468 00:26:17,242 --> 00:26:18,677 ♪ Do you know what cool is? ♪ 469 00:26:21,212 --> 00:26:25,116 You're blaming the wrong person, Rey Rey. Don't blame Logan. 470 00:26:25,183 --> 00:26:28,386 Blame the person that left the brass knuckles on the apron for him. 471 00:26:29,321 --> 00:26:31,022 Santos Escobar. 472 00:26:34,292 --> 00:26:36,628 -What is your problem? -You know what I'm talking about. 473 00:26:36,695 --> 00:26:39,431 [overlapping yelling] 474 00:26:39,497 --> 00:26:41,199 -What is wrong with you? -Hey! 475 00:26:41,266 --> 00:26:43,768 -This is my family, Carlito! -Tranquilo, Santos! 476 00:26:43,835 --> 00:26:45,003 I'm outta here. 477 00:26:45,070 --> 00:26:47,472 [yelling indistinctly] 478 00:26:51,276 --> 00:26:55,013 [Patrick] Meanwhile, it's Lashley-Carlito, one-on-one. 479 00:26:55,080 --> 00:26:58,083 [Cole] Oh, look at Montez Ford getting involved. 480 00:27:00,218 --> 00:27:02,387 [Patrick] It's all kicking off now. 481 00:27:02,454 --> 00:27:05,223 [Cole] Escobar back into the fray. 482 00:27:05,290 --> 00:27:08,093 And Lashley's gonna take advantage. 483 00:27:08,159 --> 00:27:11,496 [Patrick] Spear from Lashley! Hooks the leg. 484 00:27:11,563 --> 00:27:13,098 -And gets the win. -[bell rings] 485 00:27:14,666 --> 00:27:17,869 [Cole] And The Street Profits and Lashley are not done yet. 486 00:27:17,936 --> 00:27:20,105 And wait a minute. Look at Escobar. 487 00:27:20,171 --> 00:27:21,906 He's doing nothing right now. 488 00:27:22,707 --> 00:27:24,676 [Patrick] There is Mysterio with a chair in hand. 489 00:27:25,844 --> 00:27:28,913 -[indistinct chatter] -It's supposed to be me and you. 490 00:27:28,980 --> 00:27:30,315 No, wait, wait! 491 00:27:32,183 --> 00:27:35,587 We're all family. We're one. LWO! 492 00:27:35,654 --> 00:27:37,322 [tense music playing] 493 00:27:44,763 --> 00:27:47,332 [crowd clamoring] 494 00:27:48,066 --> 00:27:49,167 What are you doing? 495 00:27:55,306 --> 00:27:57,108 I'm sorry. I love you too. 496 00:28:02,847 --> 00:28:04,115 [Escobar screams] 497 00:28:07,318 --> 00:28:09,988 I love you! You were my hero. 498 00:28:10,055 --> 00:28:11,823 It was supposed to be me and you! 499 00:28:11,890 --> 00:28:14,225 -What are you doing? -He did this! 500 00:28:14,292 --> 00:28:16,628 -He did it, not me. -No, you did this! 501 00:28:16,695 --> 00:28:19,564 -[crowd boos] -[music intensifies] 502 00:28:21,166 --> 00:28:22,267 [music fades] 503 00:28:24,069 --> 00:28:28,773 [Patrick] A heinous attack by Santos Escobar, fueled by jealousy, 504 00:28:28,840 --> 00:28:32,977 that sees Rey Mysterio now out of action for several months. 505 00:28:33,044 --> 00:28:37,148 We do send our love and our strength to the Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio. 506 00:28:37,215 --> 00:28:38,516 Speedy recovery, Rey. 507 00:28:38,583 --> 00:28:41,886 [Cole] And we'll hear from Santos Escobar a little bit later on tonight. 508 00:28:41,953 --> 00:28:43,388 [dragon growls] 509 00:28:43,455 --> 00:28:47,325 [Patrick] And now to a man who grew up idolizing Rey Mysterio. 510 00:28:48,326 --> 00:28:49,794 His compatriot. 511 00:28:49,861 --> 00:28:52,297 ["Control The Empire" playing] 512 00:28:52,363 --> 00:28:54,833 [Dogg] I thought you were gonna say idolizing Road Dogg. 513 00:28:54,899 --> 00:28:57,469 [Rome] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 514 00:28:57,535 --> 00:29:02,407 Introducing first, weighing in at 165 pounds… 515 00:29:02,474 --> 00:29:07,011 Dragon Lee! 516 00:29:07,078 --> 00:29:10,849 [Patrick] The scintillating Dragon Lee set for action once more on SmackDown. 517 00:29:10,915 --> 00:29:14,085 And this is how this match came about earlier on today. 518 00:29:15,754 --> 00:29:17,188 [speaking indistinctly] 519 00:29:17,255 --> 00:29:20,759 Sorry, but I really can't believe what Santos did to Rey. 520 00:29:20,825 --> 00:29:23,461 [speaking in Spanish] 521 00:29:23,528 --> 00:29:28,633 [in English] Mr. Aldis, if there is an opportunity for me to avenge Rey… 522 00:29:28,700 --> 00:29:30,401 [speaking in Spanish] 523 00:29:30,468 --> 00:29:33,471 -[in English] Please, put me in. -I respect how you feel, okay? 524 00:29:33,538 --> 00:29:35,106 [speaking in Spanish] 525 00:29:35,173 --> 00:29:37,575 But you've been crushing it the last couple of weeks on SmackDown. 526 00:29:37,642 --> 00:29:40,912 So what I've done is I've brought in Axiom from NXT, 527 00:29:40,979 --> 00:29:43,114 and you can show Rey and the whole world 528 00:29:43,181 --> 00:29:45,450 what Dragon Lee and lucha libre is all about 529 00:29:45,517 --> 00:29:47,352 when you go one-on-one tonight. 530 00:29:48,019 --> 00:29:49,287 Okay. 531 00:29:52,056 --> 00:29:55,927 [Patrick] What a move from SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis, 532 00:29:55,994 --> 00:29:59,697 giving Dragon Lee his match here to defend the honor of Rey Mysterio. 533 00:29:59,764 --> 00:30:02,233 But in his way, Cole, Axiom. 534 00:30:02,300 --> 00:30:05,103 [Cole] Yeah, wait till you see this young man Axiom perform. 535 00:30:05,170 --> 00:30:08,506 This is gonna be one high-flying matchup. 536 00:30:08,573 --> 00:30:11,643 ["Strike Force" by def rebel playing] 537 00:30:18,216 --> 00:30:19,984 [crowd cheers] 538 00:30:20,051 --> 00:30:23,755 [Rome] And his opponent, from Madrid… 539 00:30:23,822 --> 00:30:27,458 Axiom! 540 00:30:27,525 --> 00:30:29,327 [Patrick] So what can we expect from Axiom? 541 00:30:29,394 --> 00:30:32,197 Here's a glimpse at the sensational Spaniard. 542 00:30:35,600 --> 00:30:39,003 -[Graves] Every angle scouted. -[Wade] High-octane Superstar. 543 00:30:39,070 --> 00:30:41,506 [Graves] He wants to be a symbol for all those around the world. 544 00:30:42,974 --> 00:30:46,344 [Axiom] I could be everything I always wanted to be. 545 00:30:47,312 --> 00:30:50,849 Break free of the world I lived in and inspire others. 546 00:30:50,915 --> 00:30:54,352 I remain anonymous because it's not about me. 547 00:30:55,253 --> 00:30:57,355 I could be a symbol. 548 00:30:58,756 --> 00:31:01,326 I am Axiom. 549 00:31:05,530 --> 00:31:08,833 [Cole] You know, this matchup right here is a showcase of what Rey Mysterio 550 00:31:08,900 --> 00:31:11,135 has meant to so many people around the world. 551 00:31:11,202 --> 00:31:14,372 We talked about Dragon Lee and his love for Rey Mysterio, 552 00:31:14,439 --> 00:31:16,875 and really growing up watching Rey. 553 00:31:16,941 --> 00:31:22,947 Axiom, his first introduction was a WWE VHS cassette, 554 00:31:23,014 --> 00:31:25,683 and also a Rey Mysterio action figure. 555 00:31:25,750 --> 00:31:28,319 He thought it was a movie until he realized it was real, 556 00:31:28,386 --> 00:31:30,755 and what Mysterio was doing was the real deal in the ring. 557 00:31:30,822 --> 00:31:34,492 Axiom became a huge Mysterio fan, so these two face off tonight. 558 00:31:34,559 --> 00:31:37,562 Masked luchadores in honor of Rey Mysterio. 559 00:31:37,629 --> 00:31:39,898 [Dogg] I love the handshake up front 'cause you know 560 00:31:39,964 --> 00:31:43,134 the physicality is about to be incredible and off the charts. 561 00:31:43,201 --> 00:31:45,970 [Patrick] So diverse in their attacking arsenal here. 562 00:31:46,037 --> 00:31:48,072 Dragon Lee and Axiom. 563 00:31:48,139 --> 00:31:51,109 Dragon Lee has really impressed here on Friday Night SmackDown. 564 00:31:51,175 --> 00:31:54,245 Cole, you've seen so many young Superstars coming through the ranks. 565 00:31:54,312 --> 00:31:56,514 What is it about Dragon Lee that really impresses you? 566 00:31:56,581 --> 00:31:58,616 [Cole] Well, Dragon Lee, he's just at home in the ring. 567 00:31:58,683 --> 00:32:02,320 And he creates offense, and Axiom does the same exact thing. 568 00:32:02,387 --> 00:32:05,023 If you got a chance to see his actions in NXT, 569 00:32:05,089 --> 00:32:07,025 he's a tremendous in-ring competitor. 570 00:32:07,091 --> 00:32:10,261 Now for Axiom, he's got that hybrid style, grappling, MMA. 571 00:32:10,328 --> 00:32:12,397 He's got a Flying Superkick as well. 572 00:32:12,463 --> 00:32:14,799 There's a collision with both men in the middle of the ring. 573 00:32:14,866 --> 00:32:16,868 [crowd cheers] 574 00:32:16,935 --> 00:32:19,370 [Patrick] Dragon Lee now with ideas. 575 00:32:19,437 --> 00:32:22,674 At pace, Dragon Lee taking to the skies! 576 00:32:24,676 --> 00:32:27,378 [Dogg] You ask earlier what he has? You know what? It may not be… 577 00:32:27,445 --> 00:32:29,314 It may not… You may not… Can't articulate it. 578 00:32:29,380 --> 00:32:31,649 It may be the it factor in that kid because he does 579 00:32:31,716 --> 00:32:34,385 steal offensive maneuvers out of nowhere. 580 00:32:34,452 --> 00:32:35,720 Just like that drop kick. 581 00:32:35,787 --> 00:32:37,989 [Patrick] You just wonder, can Axiom counteract 582 00:32:38,056 --> 00:32:39,691 everything Dragon Lee does? 583 00:32:39,757 --> 00:32:41,726 [Dogg] Yeah, they're so evenly matched. 584 00:32:42,994 --> 00:32:47,065 Says he wears the mask, it's a symbol. Saying it could be anybody. 585 00:32:47,131 --> 00:32:50,168 I wanna represent everybody out there that has a dream. 586 00:32:50,234 --> 00:32:54,305 [Cole] He said he shared his path of trying to become a WWE Superstar 587 00:32:54,372 --> 00:32:55,540 with so many friends. 588 00:32:56,074 --> 00:32:58,710 Uh, he was the one to make it, so he wears this mask 589 00:32:58,776 --> 00:33:01,212 to remain anonymous and sort of pay honor to them. 590 00:33:01,279 --> 00:33:03,348 [Patrick] Cover for the victory for Dragon Lee. 591 00:33:03,414 --> 00:33:05,083 And Axiom still alive. 592 00:33:05,149 --> 00:33:07,685 Who's gonna take this match here on SmackDown? 593 00:33:11,289 --> 00:33:13,424 [Patrick] You're very welcome back to Friday Night SmackDown. 594 00:33:13,491 --> 00:33:15,126 Axiom told me earlier today, 595 00:33:15,193 --> 00:33:17,795 this is the biggest match of his entire life. 596 00:33:17,862 --> 00:33:22,033 Gaining momentum here. Axiom wearing the red mask against Dragon Lee. 597 00:33:22,100 --> 00:33:23,701 [Cole] And no doubt about it. 598 00:33:23,768 --> 00:33:28,206 What a showcase for both of these athletes here on Friday Night SmackDown. 599 00:33:28,272 --> 00:33:29,674 [Dogg] What is he doing? 600 00:33:29,741 --> 00:33:32,577 -[Cole] Anything he wants. -[Patrick] Oh goodness! 601 00:33:32,643 --> 00:33:34,345 [Dogg chuckles] 602 00:33:34,412 --> 00:33:37,482 Axiom from Vallecas, on the outskirts of Madrid, 603 00:33:38,216 --> 00:33:39,784 the capital of Spain. 604 00:33:39,851 --> 00:33:42,620 [Dogg] That's where he flew from, I think. Jiminy Christmas. 605 00:33:42,687 --> 00:33:45,056 [Cole] Look at this. Look at the height. 606 00:33:45,123 --> 00:33:47,825 -The body control. -[Dogg] Yeah. 607 00:33:49,026 --> 00:33:51,295 [Cole] Such a fast-paced matchup. 608 00:33:51,362 --> 00:33:54,732 [Patrick] Axiom was actually part of the Real Madrid Youth Academy 609 00:33:54,799 --> 00:33:56,968 in his football days. Here we go again. 610 00:33:57,034 --> 00:33:59,270 [Cole] That would be soccer for us here in the States. 611 00:33:59,337 --> 00:34:01,539 [Dogg] I knew what you were talking about, KP. 612 00:34:01,606 --> 00:34:03,775 -[Patrick] I'm sure, Dogg. -[all chuckle] 613 00:34:03,841 --> 00:34:06,043 [Cole] Dragon Lee, what a kick! Down goes Axiom. 614 00:34:06,110 --> 00:34:08,079 [Dogg] That's the offense you were talking about. 615 00:34:08,146 --> 00:34:10,014 [Cole] Yeah, I mean, from out of nowhere as well. 616 00:34:10,081 --> 00:34:12,617 [Patrick] Dragon Lee, he's had victories over Cedric Alexander 617 00:34:12,683 --> 00:34:14,886 and Austin Theory in recent weeks. 618 00:34:15,753 --> 00:34:18,656 Can he add Axiom to his list of victims? 619 00:34:18,723 --> 00:34:22,393 But Axiom is rallying here. Both Superstars in a perilous position. 620 00:34:22,460 --> 00:34:26,497 [Cole] Great move by General Manager Nick Aldis to bring Axiom here tonight. 621 00:34:26,564 --> 00:34:29,300 [Dogg] Yeah, he came right in and started shaking things up, didn't he? 622 00:34:29,367 --> 00:34:30,868 -[Cole] He did. -[Dogg] I love it. 623 00:34:30,935 --> 00:34:32,970 [Cole] I think Adam Pearce on Raw is a little bit jealous. 624 00:34:33,037 --> 00:34:34,005 [all laugh] 625 00:34:34,906 --> 00:34:38,076 -[Patrick] Dragon Lee now. Oh my gosh. -[Cole] Goodness! 626 00:34:39,076 --> 00:34:42,213 -Wow! Stomp right to the belly. -[Patrick] That's got to do it. 627 00:34:42,280 --> 00:34:44,415 Dragon Lee… Kicking out is Axiom! 628 00:34:50,655 --> 00:34:53,691 [Dogg] Oh! Right in the mush. 629 00:34:53,758 --> 00:34:57,261 [Patrick] This was all Dragon Lee. How ruthless is this? 630 00:34:58,930 --> 00:35:01,466 [Cole] But it still didn't put Axiom away. And you're getting a… 631 00:35:01,532 --> 00:35:04,135 -[Dogg] He kicked out. -[Cole] …glimpse into the heart of Axiom. 632 00:35:04,202 --> 00:35:06,337 [Patrick] That's exactly it. Big-time resolve so far. 633 00:35:06,404 --> 00:35:07,839 He continues to fight, Axiom. 634 00:35:07,905 --> 00:35:09,607 [Dogg] If you're gonna be a symbol, 635 00:35:09,674 --> 00:35:11,375 you got to be able to fight, that's for sure. 636 00:35:13,010 --> 00:35:15,913 [Patrick] Dragon Lee, Cole, showing that he's not all high-flying here. 637 00:35:15,980 --> 00:35:18,549 He's ready to mix it up and scrap with Axiom if need be. 638 00:35:18,616 --> 00:35:22,019 [Cole] Same with Axiom as well. We talked about the grappling background earlier on. 639 00:35:23,054 --> 00:35:25,923 -What a drop kick! -[Dogg] What a beautiful drop kick. 640 00:35:25,990 --> 00:35:27,925 -[Cole] Picture perfect! -[Dogg] Textbook. 641 00:35:28,826 --> 00:35:31,028 -That looked like Road Dogg there. -[Cole] Okay. 642 00:35:31,095 --> 00:35:32,296 [Dogg laughs] 643 00:35:32,964 --> 00:35:34,398 [grunting] 644 00:35:34,465 --> 00:35:36,134 -Goodness! -[Cole] Oy vey. 645 00:35:36,200 --> 00:35:38,035 -[Cole] What a release suplex. -Oh! 646 00:35:38,102 --> 00:35:40,571 [Patrick] There's a kick Zinedine Zidane would be proud of you. 647 00:35:40,638 --> 00:35:42,773 [Cole] You can't take a breath in this match. 648 00:35:42,840 --> 00:35:45,710 [Dogg] I've never been so happy to sit out here with you guys. 649 00:35:45,776 --> 00:35:48,746 [Patrick] Dragon Lee showcasing his strength now. 650 00:35:50,915 --> 00:35:52,917 [Cole] Dropping Axiom right on the back of his neck. 651 00:35:52,984 --> 00:35:57,488 And now Dragon Lee has an opportunity to put this one away. 652 00:35:58,623 --> 00:36:01,559 [Patrick] What action so far. Boom! 653 00:36:01,626 --> 00:36:05,730 [Cole] That was a pretty drop kick. And then right on the back of his neck. 654 00:36:05,796 --> 00:36:09,167 Brainbuster delivered to Axiom by Dragon Lee. 655 00:36:10,101 --> 00:36:11,135 [Lee screams] 656 00:36:12,470 --> 00:36:17,508 [Patrick] Dragon Lee channeling the energy here in Evansville, Indiana. 657 00:36:19,377 --> 00:36:20,845 Up goes Axiom. 658 00:36:23,014 --> 00:36:24,582 Oh, Axiom! 659 00:36:24,649 --> 00:36:26,817 -[Dogg chuckles] -[Patrick] Wow! 660 00:36:26,884 --> 00:36:29,287 Turning it around! Can Axiom get the win? 661 00:36:29,353 --> 00:36:33,257 [Cole] How did Dragon Lee kick out of that? How is he even conscious? 662 00:36:34,692 --> 00:36:38,863 Seriously, watch the whiplash delivered to Dragon Lee. 663 00:36:38,930 --> 00:36:42,133 Watch the impact here to the back of his neck. 664 00:36:44,268 --> 00:36:46,103 [Patrick] Road Dogg, your jaw dropped instantly. 665 00:36:46,170 --> 00:36:49,473 -[Dogg] Yeah, yeah. -[Cole] Almost Piledriver-like from Axiom. 666 00:36:51,342 --> 00:36:53,211 [Dogg] My neck immediately started hurting. 667 00:36:53,277 --> 00:36:55,746 [Cole] And the WWE fans loving it. 668 00:36:55,813 --> 00:36:58,649 -[crowd] This is awesome! -[Dogg] Yeah. It's great action. 669 00:36:58,716 --> 00:37:00,418 [Dogg chuckles] 670 00:37:00,484 --> 00:37:03,554 -[Cole] Both of these men are… -[Dogg] Physical, too. Very physical. 671 00:37:04,655 --> 00:37:07,391 [Cole] …wanted to show their respect for the now injured Rey Mysterio 672 00:37:07,458 --> 00:37:09,560 at the hands of Santos Escobar. 673 00:37:09,627 --> 00:37:12,263 This matchup came about tonight because of that. 674 00:37:12,330 --> 00:37:15,800 And they're putting on a show. Rey Mysterio, you know he's watching. 675 00:37:15,866 --> 00:37:17,101 He's got to be proud. 676 00:37:18,803 --> 00:37:20,471 [Patrick] What a kick there from Axiom. 677 00:37:22,106 --> 00:37:24,175 Taking to the top rope now. 678 00:37:28,346 --> 00:37:31,849 Oh my goodness. Who's gonna get there? 679 00:37:31,916 --> 00:37:33,651 Axiom. Can he do it? 680 00:37:33,718 --> 00:37:35,019 -Oh! Shoulders up! -[Dogg] Whoa! 681 00:37:35,086 --> 00:37:38,422 -[Cole] Dragon Lee. -[Dogg] That was not a kickout. 682 00:37:38,489 --> 00:37:40,925 That was… He just was able to roll over. 683 00:37:40,992 --> 00:37:42,860 [Cole] Spanish Fly, top rope. 684 00:37:42,927 --> 00:37:46,430 Look at the impact by both of these Superstars. 685 00:37:47,698 --> 00:37:49,634 Absolutely incredible! 686 00:37:52,069 --> 00:37:54,005 [Patrick] Axiom would just call it a Fly, though, right? 687 00:37:54,071 --> 00:37:56,307 -[Cole] Yeah. -[Dogg chuckles] 688 00:37:56,374 --> 00:37:58,209 [Dogg] It's just risk. They're taking such risks, 689 00:37:58,276 --> 00:38:00,044 but they do it with such elegance. 690 00:38:00,111 --> 00:38:03,180 [Cole] Well, they understand how important this matchup is as well, Dogg. 691 00:38:03,247 --> 00:38:04,749 [Dogg] Yeah, to both of them. 692 00:38:04,815 --> 00:38:08,286 [Cole] Look at the power. Dragon Lee displaying the power! 693 00:38:08,352 --> 00:38:11,956 [Patrick] With the exclamation mark, and kicking out is Axiom. 694 00:38:12,023 --> 00:38:15,326 -What a match this is! -[Cole] That running knee. 695 00:38:15,393 --> 00:38:18,929 Dragon Lee, he's got Axiom where he wants him, I believe. 696 00:38:21,198 --> 00:38:24,468 -And there it is! -[Patrick] Oh! Operation Dragon! 697 00:38:24,535 --> 00:38:25,870 -One, two, three! -[Cole fumbling] 698 00:38:25,936 --> 00:38:28,539 [Cole] Can't say it. Tried it in Spanish. Didn't work out. 699 00:38:28,606 --> 00:38:31,342 -[Dogg] Operación. -[Cole] There you go. Good job, Dogg. 700 00:38:31,409 --> 00:38:35,246 [Rome] Here is your winner, Dragon Lee! 701 00:38:35,313 --> 00:38:36,547 [Patrick] What a match. 702 00:38:36,614 --> 00:38:39,717 [Cole] Well, Dragon Lee carries a mask in his bag, 703 00:38:39,784 --> 00:38:42,586 it was given to him by Rey Mysterio 704 00:38:42,653 --> 00:38:46,190 when he proclaimed Dragon Lee the future of lucha libre. 705 00:38:46,257 --> 00:38:49,126 Dragon Lee making Rey Mysterio proud here tonight, 706 00:38:49,193 --> 00:38:52,096 as did Axiom here on SmackDown. 707 00:38:52,163 --> 00:38:54,198 [Dogg] Wow. Rey has to be proud. 708 00:38:54,265 --> 00:38:57,301 Rey has to be proud because this is lucha libre of today. 709 00:38:57,368 --> 00:39:01,472 And, uh, man, they take such risk. It's so awesome to watch. 710 00:39:03,441 --> 00:39:07,611 [Patrick] So many near falls. Both Superstars thinking they had it done. 711 00:39:07,678 --> 00:39:09,914 And look at this again. Wait, what did you call it? 712 00:39:09,980 --> 00:39:12,249 -[in an accent] Operación? -[Dogg] Operación Dragon. 713 00:39:12,316 --> 00:39:14,385 -I think, I'm not sure. -[bell rings] 714 00:39:14,452 --> 00:39:18,823 [Cole] You know, both of these Superstars are really arriving on the scene 715 00:39:18,889 --> 00:39:21,826 -at NXT on Tuesday nights. -[Dogg] Oh, there we go. 716 00:39:21,892 --> 00:39:24,795 [Cole] Making Shawn Michaels and company down there proud. 717 00:39:24,862 --> 00:39:28,032 [Dogg] And a little sign of respect. Just like the handshake up front. 718 00:39:34,372 --> 00:39:36,140 [Patrick] Cole, you touched on it moments ago. 719 00:39:36,207 --> 00:39:39,677 Santos Escobar is here tonight live on SmackDown. 720 00:39:39,744 --> 00:39:44,081 And we hear that Santos Escobar wants to address the WWE Universe 721 00:39:44,148 --> 00:39:48,452 and break his silence on that brutal attack on Rey Mysterio. 722 00:39:48,519 --> 00:39:50,521 And that's next on SmackDown. 723 00:39:54,725 --> 00:39:55,960 [bell tolls] 724 00:39:56,026 --> 00:39:59,330 [Cole] WrestleMania is in Philadelphia in April at Lincoln Financial Field, 725 00:39:59,397 --> 00:40:01,565 but all other events surrounding WrestleMania 726 00:40:01,632 --> 00:40:03,868 will take place at Wells Fargo Center. 727 00:40:03,934 --> 00:40:07,238 [Patrick] And this includes SmackDown and the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony 728 00:40:07,304 --> 00:40:09,840 on Friday, where Legends will be inducted, 729 00:40:09,907 --> 00:40:13,244 and NXT's Stand & Deliver live Saturday afternoon. 730 00:40:13,310 --> 00:40:15,279 [Cole] And we have the honor of being ringside 731 00:40:15,346 --> 00:40:18,082 at Raw after WrestleMania live on Monday. 732 00:40:18,149 --> 00:40:22,520 Wade Barrett and myself. Get ready. Combo tickets are on sale now. 733 00:40:22,586 --> 00:40:26,357 [Patrick] Well, what an opportunity it is tonight for LA Knight, 734 00:40:26,424 --> 00:40:30,528 The Megastar, aiming to remind The Bloodline whose game it still is 735 00:40:30,594 --> 00:40:32,263 when he takes on Roman Reigns' cousin, 736 00:40:32,329 --> 00:40:34,865 the man that cost him the Undisputed Championship. 737 00:40:34,932 --> 00:40:37,902 That's Jimmy Uso, and that match is tonight. 738 00:40:39,970 --> 00:40:42,606 ["Legacy Of The Ghost" by def rebel playing] 739 00:40:44,375 --> 00:40:47,945 [Cole] I cannot wait to hear this explanation. 740 00:40:57,421 --> 00:41:00,825 [Rome] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… 741 00:41:00,891 --> 00:41:05,362 Santos Escobar! 742 00:41:07,031 --> 00:41:11,135 [Patrick] Tonight's Friday Night SmackDown on Fox is sponsored by Progressive. 743 00:41:14,939 --> 00:41:19,109 Cole, doesn't look to be any regret in the face of Santos Escobar. 744 00:41:20,411 --> 00:41:24,048 [Cole] Not at all. I mean, Santos Escobar crossed the line last week. 745 00:41:24,114 --> 00:41:28,018 Rey Mysterio has done so much for this young man and his career. 746 00:41:28,085 --> 00:41:30,988 Escobar has talked about how Mysterio… 747 00:41:31,055 --> 00:41:33,858 He idolized Rey Mysterio, is in this business because of Rey, 748 00:41:33,924 --> 00:41:35,926 and I can't wait to hear what he's gonna say 749 00:41:35,993 --> 00:41:38,162 about why he did what he did to Rey Mysterio. 750 00:41:38,229 --> 00:41:42,166 [Dogg] Right. And what he did to Rey, and that drop kick into the stairs… 751 00:41:42,233 --> 00:41:45,469 Man, that was the… that was the one that you can't come back from. 752 00:41:45,536 --> 00:41:47,571 And so I'm interested to hear what he has to say. 753 00:41:47,638 --> 00:41:49,707 [Cole] Rey's gonna miss a couple of months of action. 754 00:41:49,773 --> 00:41:51,375 He had to have knee surgery. 755 00:41:51,442 --> 00:41:53,310 [Dogg] He's taking food off his table, man. 756 00:41:53,377 --> 00:41:54,778 And that ain't cool. 757 00:41:54,845 --> 00:41:59,450 [crowd boos] 758 00:41:59,517 --> 00:42:00,951 [Dogg] El Diablo. 759 00:42:02,419 --> 00:42:04,255 There's something I need to say. 760 00:42:05,189 --> 00:42:07,091 I got to get it off my chest. 761 00:42:14,932 --> 00:42:16,433 You know there's… 762 00:42:17,968 --> 00:42:20,571 [crowd boos] 763 00:42:22,273 --> 00:42:25,042 There's an old expression that says… 764 00:42:25,109 --> 00:42:30,948 [crowd boos] 765 00:42:32,917 --> 00:42:39,924 [crowd chanting] You suck! 766 00:42:42,726 --> 00:42:45,095 All right, here's the expression. 767 00:42:45,162 --> 00:42:46,597 You all know it. 768 00:42:47,698 --> 00:42:51,001 Never meet your heroes. 769 00:42:54,939 --> 00:42:58,008 You know I come from a rich lucha libre tradition… 770 00:42:58,909 --> 00:43:03,414 and my family, all of them had been labeled heroes. 771 00:43:04,715 --> 00:43:07,952 But to me, like most of you, 772 00:43:08,018 --> 00:43:12,823 especially the little ones right there, my hero, 773 00:43:14,191 --> 00:43:16,927 -Rey Mysterio. -[crowd] What? 774 00:43:17,995 --> 00:43:24,001 I patterned and modeled everything in my career based off of Rey Mysterio. 775 00:43:24,068 --> 00:43:27,071 -[crowd] What? -And it was my wish, 776 00:43:27,137 --> 00:43:29,139 silly wish… 777 00:43:29,206 --> 00:43:33,177 that the next generation would see me 778 00:43:33,243 --> 00:43:35,779 the way I used to see Rey Mysterio. 779 00:43:41,552 --> 00:43:47,257 [crowd boos] 780 00:43:48,258 --> 00:43:51,028 You became a father figure to me. 781 00:43:53,197 --> 00:43:56,233 And you made me feel at home. 782 00:44:00,971 --> 00:44:06,777 But after last week, I realized that he was right. 783 00:44:06,844 --> 00:44:11,215 Everything he said about you down to a tee, 784 00:44:11,281 --> 00:44:13,283 Dominik was right. 785 00:44:13,350 --> 00:44:16,787 [crowd boos] 786 00:44:19,189 --> 00:44:21,191 Now, let's think about it for a second. 787 00:44:21,258 --> 00:44:25,229 I wanted… I deserved to be the United States Champion. 788 00:44:25,295 --> 00:44:27,231 And who became the champion? 789 00:44:28,899 --> 00:44:32,136 I wanted to rebuild the LWO, 790 00:44:32,202 --> 00:44:35,673 and who took over and brought new members? 791 00:44:36,640 --> 00:44:39,943 New members like Carlito. 792 00:44:40,010 --> 00:44:42,646 [crowd cheers] 793 00:44:42,713 --> 00:44:45,582 [mumbling indistinctly] 794 00:44:45,649 --> 00:44:46,717 Hey, Carlito… 795 00:44:46,784 --> 00:44:50,220 [speaking in Spanish] 796 00:44:56,527 --> 00:44:58,862 [in English] We were supposed to be like this. 797 00:44:58,929 --> 00:45:05,269 [speaking in Spanish] 798 00:45:05,335 --> 00:45:09,139 [in English] Right? But what did you do? 799 00:45:10,107 --> 00:45:15,512 You sided with an outsider like Carlito over me? 800 00:45:18,082 --> 00:45:22,986 You know what, Rey? I know you're watching from your hospital bed right now. 801 00:45:25,556 --> 00:45:28,459 All this pain you're suffering right now, 802 00:45:28,525 --> 00:45:33,097 I hope it reminds you of how I felt when you betrayed me. 803 00:45:34,131 --> 00:45:35,632 And you… 804 00:45:37,034 --> 00:45:38,168 You… 805 00:45:39,436 --> 00:45:44,875 [crowd boos] 806 00:45:44,942 --> 00:45:47,044 You're gonna like this one more. 807 00:45:47,111 --> 00:45:49,947 You thought I was gonna come out here and apologize? 808 00:45:50,013 --> 00:45:52,516 All right, I'll apologize. 809 00:45:53,350 --> 00:45:57,187 I apologize for not doing more damage. 810 00:45:57,254 --> 00:46:03,393 And, Rey, this one from the bottom of my heart. 811 00:46:03,460 --> 00:46:05,996 I hope the surgery didn't go well. 812 00:46:06,063 --> 00:46:10,567 I hope you catch an infection and they have to amputate your leg. 813 00:46:10,634 --> 00:46:13,203 [Cole] Oh my God, somebody cut this guy's mic off. 814 00:46:13,270 --> 00:46:16,807 As a matter of fact, I hope you never come back! 815 00:46:18,776 --> 00:46:22,112 You know, you're nothing but a selfish, no good… 816 00:46:22,179 --> 00:46:23,447 [Dogg] Oh snap! 817 00:46:24,248 --> 00:46:26,083 …outright… 818 00:46:27,651 --> 00:46:30,020 trash, that's what you are. 819 00:46:32,356 --> 00:46:34,691 [speaking in Spanish] 820 00:46:39,296 --> 00:46:40,664 What are you thinking? 821 00:46:47,504 --> 00:46:50,574 -What are you doing here? -What are you doing here? 822 00:46:50,641 --> 00:46:53,143 We discussed this, and you decided. 823 00:46:53,210 --> 00:46:56,413 -It was me or him, and you decided. -Of course I decided… 824 00:46:56,480 --> 00:47:00,250 -Yeah, but you decided it. -Leave! Leave! 825 00:47:00,317 --> 00:47:02,586 Me and you, we're through. We're done! 826 00:47:03,554 --> 00:47:04,888 [Dogg] Oh! 827 00:47:04,955 --> 00:47:08,625 [crowd cheers] 828 00:47:08,692 --> 00:47:13,096 The only person I hate more than you is me for ever trusting you to begin with! 829 00:47:13,897 --> 00:47:16,166 [fan] Slap him again! 830 00:47:29,112 --> 00:47:31,381 [Escobar] Oh, isn't that cute? 831 00:47:32,516 --> 00:47:36,453 Joaquin, Raul, you're gonna side with her over me? 832 00:47:37,487 --> 00:47:39,356 I made you! 833 00:47:39,423 --> 00:47:42,492 You only exist because I allow you to exist. 834 00:47:42,559 --> 00:47:43,994 What is this? 835 00:47:45,195 --> 00:47:47,497 [speaking indistinctly] 836 00:47:57,274 --> 00:48:00,477 What? Have you changed your mind? Are you with me now? 837 00:48:00,544 --> 00:48:03,347 Is it the three of us again? Like before? 838 00:48:04,615 --> 00:48:07,884 What? What you did to Rey, what you did to Zelina, 839 00:48:07,951 --> 00:48:09,853 completely out of line! 840 00:48:09,920 --> 00:48:13,490 [speaking in Spanish] 841 00:48:13,557 --> 00:48:16,560 [in English] We can't understand why you did that to Rey. We just can't. 842 00:48:16,627 --> 00:48:19,329 Okay. I see. 843 00:48:21,164 --> 00:48:23,901 Get the hell out of here. Leave! 844 00:48:23,967 --> 00:48:26,970 I don't need you. I never needed you. 845 00:48:27,037 --> 00:48:30,073 You're dead weight, we're done. You're nothing. 846 00:48:30,941 --> 00:48:31,975 Go! 847 00:48:34,244 --> 00:48:35,946 You are not that man! 848 00:48:36,013 --> 00:48:38,782 [crowd boos] 849 00:48:38,849 --> 00:48:40,951 [Patrick] Oh, from behind! 850 00:48:41,018 --> 00:48:43,654 [Cole] Of course. Did you expect anything different? 851 00:48:45,856 --> 00:48:50,060 [speaking in Spanish] 852 00:48:51,161 --> 00:48:52,029 [grunts] 853 00:48:55,432 --> 00:48:59,269 -[Patrick] Who the hell is this man now? -[Dogg] I don't know. 854 00:48:59,336 --> 00:49:03,573 I made you. And I can destroy you whenever I want! 855 00:49:06,076 --> 00:49:07,978 ♪ Do you know what cool is? ♪ 856 00:49:08,045 --> 00:49:11,381 [crowd cheers] 857 00:49:12,282 --> 00:49:14,818 [Cole] Well, the man Escobar is apparently jealous of 858 00:49:14,885 --> 00:49:17,788 when Rey Mysterio brought him back into the group, 859 00:49:17,854 --> 00:49:19,122 Carlito… 860 00:49:20,157 --> 00:49:21,191 is here. 861 00:49:25,495 --> 00:49:27,097 And of course… 862 00:49:27,164 --> 00:49:31,368 Of course Escobar is gonna walk away from the fight. 863 00:49:32,035 --> 00:49:35,672 What is wrong with you? Seriously, what the hell is wrong with you? 864 00:49:36,506 --> 00:49:38,475 [indistinct chatter] 865 00:49:40,510 --> 00:49:41,845 This is my show. 866 00:49:41,912 --> 00:49:43,880 [Patrick] An emotional Santos Escobar. 867 00:49:43,947 --> 00:49:47,117 And we had an emotional Kevin Owens last week on commentary. 868 00:49:47,184 --> 00:49:48,952 [Escobar] Who made this happen? Me! 869 00:49:50,520 --> 00:49:52,856 [announcer] Tonight's Highlight of the Night 870 00:49:52,923 --> 00:49:55,525 is sponsored by WWE 2K23. 871 00:49:55,592 --> 00:49:57,928 [lively music playing] 872 00:49:59,863 --> 00:50:03,834 [Rome] Your special guest commentator for this evening. 873 00:50:03,900 --> 00:50:07,037 Look who's here! Kevin Owens is gonna fill in for Corey tonight. 874 00:50:07,104 --> 00:50:09,006 -Nice tie. -Thank you very much. 875 00:50:09,072 --> 00:50:12,109 [Patrick] One-on-one action. Grayson Waller-LA Knight. 876 00:50:12,175 --> 00:50:14,411 [Owens] Look out, LA. Oh! 877 00:50:14,478 --> 00:50:17,714 -Say something now! -You have a lot of sparkles on your gear. 878 00:50:17,781 --> 00:50:20,384 [Cole] Yeah, you're not allowed to be involved tonight, Kevin. 879 00:50:20,450 --> 00:50:21,551 Or you're gonna be suspended. 880 00:50:21,618 --> 00:50:23,220 [Patrick] Looking for the BFT! 881 00:50:23,286 --> 00:50:27,057 -[crowd] One, two, three! -[bell rings] 882 00:50:28,024 --> 00:50:30,861 [Owens] That reminds me of two weeks ago. 883 00:50:30,927 --> 00:50:33,797 They gave me a nice little tool here. Let's freeze. 884 00:50:33,864 --> 00:50:36,700 You see my fist right here? Coming at great velocity. 885 00:50:36,767 --> 00:50:38,668 So fast you can barely see it. 886 00:50:38,735 --> 00:50:42,339 Nice punch. Nice punch, Kevin. This is the aftershock. 887 00:50:42,406 --> 00:50:44,541 Looking very unhappy. But they should be happy. 888 00:50:44,608 --> 00:50:46,777 This is what they should look like, happy. 889 00:50:48,211 --> 00:50:49,679 [Patrick] Keep it cool, KO. 890 00:50:49,746 --> 00:50:53,383 [Cole] Kevin, you're gonna get suspended. Kevin, relax. 891 00:50:53,450 --> 00:50:56,086 -Do something! -"Don't get suspended." 892 00:51:00,557 --> 00:51:02,926 "Don't get suspended, Kevin." 893 00:51:02,993 --> 00:51:06,062 -[Patrick] Don't react, KO. -Sorry, I gotta go get suspended. 894 00:51:06,129 --> 00:51:07,531 [Cole] I guess, I get it. 895 00:51:08,365 --> 00:51:11,435 -[Patrick] Go on, KO! -[Cole] Kevin Owens had had enough. 896 00:51:13,003 --> 00:51:14,237 [Patrick] Looking for the Stunner. 897 00:51:16,706 --> 00:51:17,607 Stunner! 898 00:51:17,674 --> 00:51:20,877 You're suspended! You're suspended! 899 00:51:24,848 --> 00:51:27,250 Road Dogg, you saw what happened. You need to behave yourself. 900 00:51:27,317 --> 00:51:29,820 -Road Dogg, you listening to me? -No, no, no. 901 00:51:29,886 --> 00:51:32,789 I don't even know who you are. Do you see this title? 902 00:51:32,856 --> 00:51:35,559 The Legacy Title. Indianapolis is right up the road. 903 00:51:35,625 --> 00:51:39,963 Pat McAfee, eat your heart out. I got my hands on it before you did. 904 00:51:40,030 --> 00:51:43,767 WWEshop.com, you can go and get your own. You're looking good there, Dogg! 905 00:51:43,834 --> 00:51:46,470 Oh, this thing will fit me, I guarantee you. 906 00:51:47,237 --> 00:51:51,041 [Patrick] Speaking of looking good, this fella always says he's looking good. 907 00:51:51,107 --> 00:51:54,244 -[Cole] Oh, here come the ego brothers. -[bell rings] 908 00:51:54,311 --> 00:51:58,181 [Rome] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 909 00:51:58,248 --> 00:52:02,586 Introducing first from Sydney, Australia, weighing 220 pounds… 910 00:52:02,652 --> 00:52:07,124 Grayson Waller! 911 00:52:07,190 --> 00:52:09,493 [Patrick] The cocky and arrogant Grayson Waller 912 00:52:09,559 --> 00:52:12,395 getting set for action here on Friday Night SmackDown. 913 00:52:12,462 --> 00:52:15,465 He'll be taking on Cameron Grimes here tonight. 914 00:52:15,532 --> 00:52:19,302 And Theory, we hear, is joining us on commentary, delighted. 915 00:52:19,369 --> 00:52:21,404 -We'll be back in a second. -[Cole] Oh boy. 916 00:52:24,808 --> 00:52:26,977 [Patrick] Incredible news dropped yesterday. 917 00:52:27,043 --> 00:52:29,613 WWE is headed to Lyon, Décines 918 00:52:29,679 --> 00:52:32,649 for a very first Premium Live Event in France. 919 00:52:32,716 --> 00:52:35,986 Backlash France will emanate from the shiny new and spectacular 920 00:52:36,052 --> 00:52:38,722 LDLC Arena on Saturday, May 4th, 921 00:52:38,788 --> 00:52:41,324 with Friday Night SmackDown also there the night before. 922 00:52:41,391 --> 00:52:45,729 Promises to be truly epic as it's WWE's Premium Live Event 923 00:52:45,795 --> 00:52:47,898 that follows WrestleMania. 924 00:52:47,964 --> 00:52:50,233 -How exciting is this, Cole? -[Cole] I cannot wait. 925 00:52:50,300 --> 00:52:54,404 First time ever for a Premium Live Event in France, and SmackDown. 926 00:52:57,908 --> 00:53:00,710 -So, Dogg, what are you saying? -[Dogg laughs] 927 00:53:00,777 --> 00:53:03,580 [Dogg] I'm not sure. I'm speechless over here. 928 00:53:05,348 --> 00:53:08,952 [Cole] Meanwhile, Grayson Waller set to take on this man. 929 00:53:09,019 --> 00:53:11,021 -[Dogg chuckles] -[Patrick speaking French] 930 00:53:11,087 --> 00:53:13,356 [Dogg] To the moon. I love their fries and their toast. 931 00:53:13,423 --> 00:53:15,258 [Cole] Where's Graves? 932 00:53:15,325 --> 00:53:18,194 [Dogg] He had a… he had a baby with Wade Barrett, they said. 933 00:53:18,261 --> 00:53:19,496 [Cole laughs] 934 00:53:19,563 --> 00:53:22,098 [Rome] His opponent, from Burlington, North Carolina, 935 00:53:22,165 --> 00:53:24,568 weighing 220 pounds… 936 00:53:24,634 --> 00:53:28,438 Cameron Grimes! 937 00:53:28,505 --> 00:53:30,707 [Patrick] You see the smile on the face of Cameron Grimes. 938 00:53:30,774 --> 00:53:33,376 But deep down, he told me earlier today, he's frustrated. 939 00:53:33,443 --> 00:53:38,682 Recent matches against Austin Theory screwed by Grayson Waller on the outside. 940 00:53:40,050 --> 00:53:43,453 [Cole] And Friday Night SmackDown tonight is sponsored by Progressive Insurance. 941 00:53:43,520 --> 00:53:46,189 For a job you'll love, visit Progressive. 942 00:53:46,256 --> 00:53:49,326 Well, look who's here with us on commentary. 943 00:53:49,392 --> 00:53:51,661 -My buddy, Austin Theory. Welcome. -Your buddy? 944 00:53:51,728 --> 00:53:53,430 -Are you guys buddies? -Your buddy? 945 00:53:53,496 --> 00:53:54,798 -Yes! -You have no friends. 946 00:53:54,864 --> 00:53:56,099 Everybody knows that. 947 00:53:56,166 --> 00:53:58,068 [Cole] You talk about me all the time on social media. 948 00:53:58,134 --> 00:53:59,970 -I do? Get out of my DMs. -Oh yeah. 949 00:54:00,036 --> 00:54:01,938 You're always trying to message me, aren't you? 950 00:54:02,005 --> 00:54:04,441 [Dogg] Whoa, whoa. That might have been me. 951 00:54:04,507 --> 00:54:06,643 -A-Town Down. -[Theory] There's nothing wrong with that. 952 00:54:06,710 --> 00:54:10,347 [Patrick] Here we go, then. Cameron Grimes in action against Grayson Waller. 953 00:54:10,413 --> 00:54:14,084 So can Cameron Grimes use that frustration from those matches against Austin Theory, 954 00:54:14,150 --> 00:54:15,919 channel that, and get the victory here tonight? 955 00:54:15,986 --> 00:54:18,788 [Cole] Road Dogg, you better be careful. The last guest commentator we had, 956 00:54:18,855 --> 00:54:20,457 Theory got suspended. 957 00:54:21,124 --> 00:54:23,960 -[Dogg] You better not get… -[Theory] I'm a troublemaker, ain't I? 958 00:54:24,027 --> 00:54:25,629 [Dogg] I need this job, Theory. 959 00:54:25,695 --> 00:54:28,331 [Theory] Hey, I can make Michael Cole's life miserable, you know that? 960 00:54:28,398 --> 00:54:30,700 -[Cole] I'm sure you can. -[Patrick] Lovely drop kick there from… 961 00:54:30,767 --> 00:54:32,936 [Theory] Come on, Grayson! Come on! 962 00:54:34,437 --> 00:54:37,073 -[Patrick] Grayson Waller trying… -[Theory] What's going on? 963 00:54:37,140 --> 00:54:40,277 Look at this hillbilly. Come on. There you go. 964 00:54:40,343 --> 00:54:42,412 -Show him what's up. -[commentators exclaim] 965 00:54:42,479 --> 00:54:45,115 [Theory] That's my boy. That's it, that's it! 966 00:54:45,181 --> 00:54:47,217 [Patrick] For the win. Kicking out is Grimes. 967 00:54:47,283 --> 00:54:49,853 -Hey, he's not done. -[Dogg] That's athleticism right there. 968 00:54:49,919 --> 00:54:51,755 -That is athleticism. -[Cole] It's that rolling… 969 00:54:51,821 --> 00:54:54,691 -[Dogg] Grayson Waller. -[Theory] Look at that, ground and pound. 970 00:54:54,758 --> 00:54:58,628 [Cole] Rolling Flatliner by Waller almost put Grimes away. 971 00:54:58,695 --> 00:55:02,365 [Dogg] And Grimes has the experience here over Waller, for sure. 972 00:55:02,432 --> 00:55:03,767 [Theory] Let's go! 973 00:55:03,833 --> 00:55:05,769 [Patrick] I know he's right next to us, Road Dogg. 974 00:55:05,835 --> 00:55:08,438 But what do you make of this menacing duo here of Austin Theory and… 975 00:55:08,505 --> 00:55:11,608 [Dogg] I'll tell you what, he called 'em the ego team or something earlier. 976 00:55:11,675 --> 00:55:14,244 And that confidence, you guys are definitely not lacking, so… 977 00:55:14,310 --> 00:55:16,680 But you look great. I wish you'd have got your entrance 978 00:55:16,746 --> 00:55:18,848 so I could've seen the lighting on your body like that. 979 00:55:18,915 --> 00:55:20,483 -[Theory] That's true. -[Dogg] Sounded weird. 980 00:55:20,550 --> 00:55:23,386 [Theory] I deserve that every week. That's a gift for the WWE Universe. 981 00:55:23,453 --> 00:55:25,188 [Dogg] Just for me. 982 00:55:25,255 --> 00:55:27,791 -[Patrick] Could they ever be… -[Cole] It's actually a GIF… 983 00:55:27,857 --> 00:55:30,126 [Theory] Hey, hey, shut up down there. You have no confidence. 984 00:55:30,193 --> 00:55:32,729 -All right, look at that. -[Cole] See what I did there, Dogg? 985 00:55:32,796 --> 00:55:34,130 [Patrick] Kickout by Grayson Waller. 986 00:55:35,031 --> 00:55:37,867 Cameron Grimes now rolling here on SmackDown. 987 00:55:37,934 --> 00:55:40,737 [Dogg] There's some of that frustration you were talking about coming out. 988 00:55:41,438 --> 00:55:44,941 [Patrick] Poised to really take the opportunity. Pick up a big win. 989 00:55:45,008 --> 00:55:46,910 -[Theory] Come on, Grayson. -[Dogg groans] 990 00:55:46,976 --> 00:55:49,746 [Cole] Didn't Grimes cost you a match against Dragon Lee, Theory? 991 00:55:49,813 --> 00:55:53,383 -[Theory speaking gibberish] -[Dogg wheezes and laughs] 992 00:55:53,450 --> 00:55:55,118 [Theory] You're a damn loser. 993 00:55:55,185 --> 00:55:57,387 -[Cole] But I'm right. But I'm right. -[Theory] You're a damn-- 994 00:55:57,454 --> 00:56:00,256 -[Patrick] Oh! Cover… -[Cole] But I'm a damn loser. 995 00:56:00,323 --> 00:56:01,524 …for Cameron Grimes! 996 00:56:01,591 --> 00:56:03,159 Oh, kicking out is Grayson Waller. 997 00:56:03,226 --> 00:56:05,128 [Cole] You knew you were doing commentary all day. 998 00:56:05,195 --> 00:56:07,230 Did you think about that line in the afternoon? 999 00:56:07,297 --> 00:56:10,734 [Theory] Yeah, I took my time to really think about you because nobody does. 1000 00:56:10,800 --> 00:56:12,102 All right? 1001 00:56:12,969 --> 00:56:14,170 [Dogg groans] 1002 00:56:16,539 --> 00:56:19,109 [Patrick] And look at Theory. He's supposed to be a commentator. 1003 00:56:19,175 --> 00:56:22,145 [Dogg] Yeah. He just comes in, enters into the match. 1004 00:56:22,212 --> 00:56:25,014 -[Patrick] Watch out! -[Cole] Oh! Well, that'll shut him up. 1005 00:56:26,616 --> 00:56:29,452 [Patrick] Taking out the legs of Cameron Grimes. 1006 00:56:29,519 --> 00:56:31,621 [Cole] Taking advantage of the distraction. 1007 00:56:31,688 --> 00:56:34,257 I guess you could say Theory took a bullet for the team, right? 1008 00:56:34,324 --> 00:56:37,093 [Dogg] Well. Oh my Lord, that looks… 1009 00:56:37,160 --> 00:56:40,597 [Patrick] Oh, Grayson Waller. Is this the moment? 1010 00:56:40,663 --> 00:56:43,533 Cover now, Waller to put away Cameron Grimes. 1011 00:56:43,600 --> 00:56:45,001 -[bell rings] -And he does it. 1012 00:56:45,068 --> 00:56:47,003 [Dogg] Grayson Waller with the Dingo Driver. 1013 00:56:47,070 --> 00:56:48,605 ["Eye On The Prize" playing] 1014 00:56:48,671 --> 00:56:53,643 [Rome] Here is your winner, Grayson Waller! 1015 00:56:53,710 --> 00:56:58,047 [Cole] Thanks in part to Austin Theory, Mr. Waller picks up the victory tonight. 1016 00:57:00,750 --> 00:57:04,320 Do you see that, Michael Cole? The greatest tag team of all time! 1017 00:57:04,387 --> 00:57:07,290 [Dogg in Aussie accent] Not bad, eh? What's he going on about? 1018 00:57:09,526 --> 00:57:11,561 [Patrick] You're looking at Bianca Belair 1019 00:57:11,628 --> 00:57:13,696 having a chat with an emotional Zelina Vega. 1020 00:57:13,763 --> 00:57:17,734 We've seen a recruitment drive by Bianca, Charlotte Flair, and Shotzi here tonight. 1021 00:57:17,801 --> 00:57:19,702 They need a partner this evening. 1022 00:57:19,769 --> 00:57:22,405 [Dogg] This time I got one word for you. Run. 1023 00:57:22,472 --> 00:57:25,008 [Cole] Meanwhile, Solo Sikoa, 1024 00:57:25,074 --> 00:57:29,145 who took out the greatest of all time, John Cena at Crown Jewel… 1025 00:57:29,212 --> 00:57:32,982 Solo Sikoa. "His time is now." And he's next. 1026 00:57:38,455 --> 00:57:40,223 [announcer] Tonight's Classic SmackDown Moment 1027 00:57:40,290 --> 00:57:43,426 is sponsored by WWE Elite Collection action figures. 1028 00:57:43,493 --> 00:57:47,063 Recreate unforgettable matches and collect memories with each figure. 1029 00:57:47,130 --> 00:57:48,898 Make your collection elite. 1030 00:57:49,999 --> 00:57:51,534 [wheels clattering] 1031 00:57:51,601 --> 00:57:55,071 [Austin over PA] Attention, shoppers. Please clear for whoop-ass on aisle two. 1032 00:57:55,138 --> 00:57:56,573 That's aisle two. 1033 00:58:04,047 --> 00:58:07,250 [Cole] No, Austin! Austin attacking Booker T. 1034 00:58:07,317 --> 00:58:09,052 Huh? You want some oranges? 1035 00:58:09,118 --> 00:58:11,020 [clattering] 1036 00:58:12,555 --> 00:58:15,491 -Hey, Book. You got milk? -[grunts] 1037 00:58:15,558 --> 00:58:17,527 Please. Please, no more. 1038 00:58:18,328 --> 00:58:19,896 [yelling] 1039 00:58:23,900 --> 00:58:25,568 -Let's go check out, Booker. -Oh God, no. 1040 00:58:25,635 --> 00:58:27,937 -Let's see how much you cost. -Oh no! 1041 00:58:29,706 --> 00:58:31,908 Price check on a jackass. 1042 00:58:31,975 --> 00:58:33,943 [Booker sobbing] 1043 00:58:35,278 --> 00:58:38,214 [all cheering] 1044 00:58:44,354 --> 00:58:45,588 [Cole] Not again. 1045 00:58:46,689 --> 00:58:48,491 What do you think you're doing? Zelina, you good? 1046 00:58:48,558 --> 00:58:50,260 [Cole] Now Zelina Vega. 1047 00:58:50,326 --> 00:58:52,028 [Zelina sobbing] 1048 00:58:55,531 --> 00:58:59,602 You know, guys, I said it earlier. Damage CTRL is trying to take out everyone 1049 00:58:59,669 --> 00:59:03,139 that could possibly team with Bianca and her team at WarGames. 1050 00:59:03,206 --> 00:59:04,674 It's a frightening sight for now. 1051 00:59:04,741 --> 00:59:06,776 And at Crown Jewel, just a couple of weeks ago, 1052 00:59:06,843 --> 00:59:09,979 it was The Street Champion, The Enforcer of The Bloodline, Solo Sikoa, 1053 00:59:10,046 --> 00:59:13,650 and his job was to take out the greatest of all time. 1054 00:59:15,184 --> 00:59:17,954 [Cole] John Cena against Solo Sikoa. 1055 00:59:18,855 --> 00:59:23,293 John Cena has put so much pressure on himself in this match, 1056 00:59:23,359 --> 00:59:25,428 calling it a must-win. 1057 00:59:25,495 --> 00:59:27,897 "I need to silence my self-doubt." 1058 00:59:27,964 --> 00:59:32,235 [Wade] John Cena attacking the thumb of Solo Sikoa. 1059 00:59:32,302 --> 00:59:34,304 He knows what's the biggest threat in this matchup, 1060 00:59:34,370 --> 00:59:36,139 and he's trying to take it out early. 1061 00:59:36,205 --> 00:59:38,207 [tense music winds down] 1062 00:59:38,908 --> 00:59:44,747 [Cole] Now Solo Sikoa now looks to punish the 16-time World Champion. 1063 00:59:47,584 --> 00:59:49,552 [Wade] Sikoa is like a man possessed. 1064 00:59:51,020 --> 00:59:53,456 [Cole] Another Samoan Spike! 1065 00:59:53,523 --> 00:59:56,459 -One, two, three! -[bell rings] 1066 00:59:56,526 --> 01:00:00,997 [Cole] A savage beatdown of the greatest of all time. 1067 01:00:03,600 --> 01:00:08,271 Is this the final time we could see John Cena in a WWE ring? 1068 01:00:11,007 --> 01:00:14,477 [applause] 1069 01:00:14,544 --> 01:00:19,015 [crowd cheering] 1070 01:00:26,956 --> 01:00:33,963 [crowd chanting] Cena! Cena! Cena! 1071 01:00:49,846 --> 01:00:53,649 ["Taking It All" by def rebel playing] 1072 01:00:56,386 --> 01:00:58,888 Ladies and gentlemen, 1073 01:00:58,955 --> 01:01:04,827 my name is Paul Heyman, and… 1074 01:01:04,894 --> 01:01:08,197 as The Wiseman and Special Counsel, 1075 01:01:08,264 --> 01:01:11,768 have I got a surprise for you tonight. 1076 01:01:11,834 --> 01:01:18,107 An impromptu acknowledgment, all puns intended, ceremony 1077 01:01:18,174 --> 01:01:21,544 for the winner of the match 1078 01:01:21,611 --> 01:01:26,616 at WWE Crown Jewel via pinfall 1079 01:01:26,683 --> 01:01:30,119 through several Samoan Spikes 1080 01:01:30,186 --> 01:01:35,725 direct from the Island of Relevancy, and on behalf of The Bloodline. 1081 01:01:35,792 --> 01:01:41,497 The winner is Solo! 1082 01:01:41,564 --> 01:01:47,070 [crowd boos] 1083 01:01:47,136 --> 01:01:50,273 You can boo all you want. But my God, are you about to cheer. 1084 01:01:50,339 --> 01:01:53,810 Ladies and gentlemen, the surprise of the night. 1085 01:01:53,876 --> 01:01:58,448 Joining us live here tonight from Evansville, Indiana. 1086 01:01:58,514 --> 01:02:03,052 The 16-time Heavyweight Champion of the world, 1087 01:02:03,119 --> 01:02:07,023 from West Newbury, Massachusetts, 1088 01:02:07,090 --> 01:02:12,195 John Cena… 1089 01:02:12,261 --> 01:02:14,430 [crowd cheers] 1090 01:02:14,497 --> 01:02:19,402 …is not here this evening. 1091 01:02:19,469 --> 01:02:21,003 [crowd boos] 1092 01:02:21,070 --> 01:02:26,375 And that's all thanks to Solo. 1093 01:02:26,442 --> 01:02:32,815 As a matter of fact, John Cena will never appear 1094 01:02:32,882 --> 01:02:38,554 in a WWE ring ever again. 1095 01:02:38,621 --> 01:02:43,292 And that's all thanks to Solo. 1096 01:02:43,359 --> 01:02:46,662 And I see the little kid in the front row crying. 1097 01:02:46,729 --> 01:02:50,399 [mocking] "I don't believe it until John Cena says it's so." 1098 01:02:50,466 --> 01:02:56,806 Well, John Cena can't say it's so 'cause John Cena can barely speak. 1099 01:02:56,873 --> 01:03:01,811 And that's all thanks to Solo. 1100 01:03:01,878 --> 01:03:06,549 And even if John Cena could speak right now, would he? 1101 01:03:06,616 --> 01:03:12,054 John Cena has such hustle, loyalty, respect, and love, 1102 01:03:12,121 --> 01:03:18,861 and affirmation, and admiration for each and every single one of you. 1103 01:03:20,163 --> 01:03:23,799 John Cena doesn't have the heart 1104 01:03:23,866 --> 01:03:29,138 to say goodbye to the Cenation or the WWE Universe. 1105 01:03:29,806 --> 01:03:35,044 So I get to say goodbye to John Cena, 1106 01:03:35,111 --> 01:03:39,115 and I get to say goodbye to you for John Cena. 1107 01:03:39,182 --> 01:03:44,887 So, on behalf of your Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns, 1108 01:03:44,954 --> 01:03:48,524 on behalf of Jimmy Uso, on behalf of Solo… 1109 01:03:48,591 --> 01:03:52,695 John Cena, goodbye! 1110 01:03:52,762 --> 01:03:58,201 -[crowd boos] -Three, two, one. 1111 01:03:59,168 --> 01:04:03,439 And now you know how serious this is. 1112 01:04:03,506 --> 01:04:06,342 Because that was John's cue. 1113 01:04:06,409 --> 01:04:08,110 Someone comes out here and says, 1114 01:04:08,177 --> 01:04:11,280 "You'll never see him again. If you do, Solo will whip his ass." 1115 01:04:11,347 --> 01:04:12,782 And then… 1116 01:04:12,848 --> 01:04:16,085 [mimicking John Cena's entrance music] 1117 01:04:16,152 --> 01:04:19,388 And John Cena slides into the ring, 1118 01:04:19,455 --> 01:04:23,359 and hits the Five Moves of Doom on Jimmy, and the Five Moves of Doom on Solo, 1119 01:04:23,426 --> 01:04:25,161 and the Five Moves of Doom on me. 1120 01:04:25,228 --> 01:04:28,464 And we pop out of the ring, and everybody goes crazy! 1121 01:04:33,236 --> 01:04:39,141 And you'll never experience that again. 1122 01:04:39,208 --> 01:04:44,347 And it's all because of Solo. 1123 01:04:50,720 --> 01:04:52,555 I know what you're thinking. 1124 01:04:52,622 --> 01:04:55,091 No one stays gone forever. 1125 01:04:55,658 --> 01:05:00,029 And if John ever does come back, Solo has to be his opponent. 1126 01:05:00,730 --> 01:05:04,267 Solo has to be his target. Otherwise, he's not John Cena. 1127 01:05:04,333 --> 01:05:08,838 And we all know he's John Cena 24/7, 365. 1128 01:05:09,839 --> 01:05:12,608 Except he can't communicate, 1129 01:05:12,675 --> 01:05:15,845 which means he's not really John Cena anymore. 1130 01:05:16,479 --> 01:05:20,716 And that's all because of Solo. 1131 01:05:23,853 --> 01:05:26,923 Jimmy? Jimmy? 1132 01:05:26,989 --> 01:05:32,094 It would have been the greatest promo of his career. 1133 01:05:32,161 --> 01:05:35,598 He just had to acknowledge the real GOAT. 1134 01:05:35,665 --> 01:05:38,901 But now, he can't even say goodbye 1135 01:05:38,968 --> 01:05:42,571 since Solo spiked him in the throat. 1136 01:05:42,638 --> 01:05:45,708 No, you won't see him in Hollywood. 1137 01:05:45,775 --> 01:05:48,811 No place far, no place near. 1138 01:05:48,878 --> 01:05:52,515 You can't see John Cena 1139 01:05:52,581 --> 01:05:57,219 'cause John Cena won't be here. 1140 01:05:58,287 --> 01:06:00,656 And it's all because… 1141 01:06:00,723 --> 01:06:03,359 ["Welcome To LA" by def rebel playing] 1142 01:06:03,426 --> 01:06:05,728 [crowd cheers] 1143 01:06:13,536 --> 01:06:15,604 Let me talk to you. 1144 01:06:15,671 --> 01:06:17,940 [crowd yells] Yeah! 1145 01:06:20,276 --> 01:06:25,114 You're out here talking about cause and effect… 1146 01:06:25,181 --> 01:06:28,851 and the one cause and effect that you haven't mentioned 1147 01:06:28,918 --> 01:06:32,722 is no matter how good Roman Reigns has been, 1148 01:06:32,788 --> 01:06:38,060 everybody knows the only reason Roman Reigns is still champion today 1149 01:06:38,127 --> 01:06:40,563 is because of The Bloodline. Yeah. 1150 01:06:40,629 --> 01:06:42,631 [crowd] Yeah! 1151 01:06:43,265 --> 01:06:45,735 Everybody here knows that's a problem. 1152 01:06:45,801 --> 01:06:47,536 [crowd] Yeah! 1153 01:06:47,603 --> 01:06:51,006 -The whole world knows that's a problem. -[crowd] Yeah! 1154 01:06:51,073 --> 01:06:54,310 -I know that's a problem. -[crowd] Yeah! 1155 01:06:55,745 --> 01:06:58,280 So I think to myself, we got a problem. 1156 01:06:58,347 --> 01:06:59,815 I got a problem-solver, 1157 01:06:59,882 --> 01:07:03,019 and his name is LA Knight, 1158 01:07:03,085 --> 01:07:04,987 -yeah! -[crowd] Yeah! 1159 01:07:05,054 --> 01:07:06,689 But what's that mean? 1160 01:07:06,756 --> 01:07:11,193 What that means is I'm standing here on SmackDown 1161 01:07:11,260 --> 01:07:13,095 because I made it that way. 1162 01:07:14,463 --> 01:07:18,200 I stood across from the WWE Champion at Crown Jewel 1163 01:07:18,267 --> 01:07:21,470 -because I made it that way. -[crowd] Yeah! 1164 01:07:21,537 --> 01:07:26,442 And The Bloodline will cease to exist, because I will make it that way. 1165 01:07:26,509 --> 01:07:28,277 [crowd] Yeah! 1166 01:07:29,345 --> 01:07:33,382 But the first stop on that path, every single one of you. 1167 01:07:33,449 --> 01:07:37,219 Solo, Jimmy, Paul, each one of you will fall 1168 01:07:37,286 --> 01:07:41,390 until it's just me and Roman. Nowhere to go, nobody to save him. 1169 01:07:41,457 --> 01:07:45,761 And tonight, the first stop on the path is old Jimmy Uso. 1170 01:07:45,828 --> 01:07:47,496 [crowd] Yeah! 1171 01:07:49,231 --> 01:07:53,602 Since you cost me the WWE Champion, you've been elected to pay the price. 1172 01:07:53,669 --> 01:07:55,037 But… 1173 01:07:56,439 --> 01:07:59,075 I just heard emcee Boss Hog out here. 1174 01:08:01,143 --> 01:08:04,413 He wanted to go ahead and give us his lyrical stylings. 1175 01:08:04,480 --> 01:08:07,550 Well, I got a little something for you about old Jimbo Uso, 1176 01:08:07,616 --> 01:08:08,818 and it goes like this. 1177 01:08:09,685 --> 01:08:12,822 He says yeet or no yeet. 1178 01:08:14,056 --> 01:08:15,858 Jim is him. 1179 01:08:15,925 --> 01:08:18,127 But Jim gonna be real dim… 1180 01:08:19,462 --> 01:08:23,632 after all the drama, he eats BFT in Blunt Force Trauma. 1181 01:08:23,699 --> 01:08:25,434 -Yeah! -[crowd yells] Yeah! 1182 01:08:25,501 --> 01:08:28,637 Which means you got yourself a first class ticket 1183 01:08:28,704 --> 01:08:32,007 to you getting stomped out 1184 01:08:32,074 --> 01:08:35,678 by the man they call The Megastar, with everybody saying… 1185 01:08:35,744 --> 01:08:38,881 -LA Knight, yeah! -[crowd] LA Knight, yeah! 1186 01:08:38,948 --> 01:08:40,483 ["Welcome To LA" playing] 1187 01:08:40,549 --> 01:08:42,952 [Patrick] A man on a mission. 1188 01:08:43,018 --> 01:08:45,688 LA Knight wants to take down The Bloodline one by one, 1189 01:08:45,754 --> 01:08:49,291 starting with Jimmy in our main event, sponsored by Wingstop. 1190 01:08:49,358 --> 01:08:52,127 And it's next here on Friday Night SmackDown. 1191 01:08:57,800 --> 01:09:00,236 [Cole] WWE and the Big 12 Football Conference 1192 01:09:00,302 --> 01:09:02,304 have entered into an historic agreement. 1193 01:09:02,371 --> 01:09:06,675 The two organizations will work together at the Dr Pepper Big 12 Championship game 1194 01:09:06,742 --> 01:09:09,144 on Saturday, December 2nd in Dallas. 1195 01:09:09,211 --> 01:09:11,313 There will be a custom made Championship Title 1196 01:09:11,380 --> 01:09:13,115 for the game's most outstanding player, 1197 01:09:13,182 --> 01:09:16,852 presented on field at the conclusion of the game by a WWE Superstar. 1198 01:09:16,919 --> 01:09:21,257 Additionally, a co-branded WWE and Big 12 logo 1199 01:09:21,323 --> 01:09:24,660 will be featured throughout the venue and on the field, 1200 01:09:24,727 --> 01:09:27,429 and WWE Superstars will also be involved 1201 01:09:27,496 --> 01:09:32,902 in an entire week worth of activities at the Big 12 Championship. 1202 01:09:33,869 --> 01:09:37,473 [Patrick] Fellas, massive news has just broken here on Friday Night SmackDown, 1203 01:09:37,540 --> 01:09:40,075 Carlito-Santos Escobar. 1204 01:09:40,142 --> 01:09:42,878 The radical, the unhinged Santos Escobar, 1205 01:09:42,945 --> 01:09:45,447 will get his hands on Carlito one week from tomorrow 1206 01:09:45,514 --> 01:09:48,184 at Survivor Series: WarGames in Chicago. 1207 01:09:50,452 --> 01:09:54,423 They got Zelina. So at this point, we don't have any more options. 1208 01:09:54,490 --> 01:09:57,693 So, Charlotte, you need to make that call. 1209 01:10:00,396 --> 01:10:02,064 -Okay. I'm going. -Okay. 1210 01:10:07,536 --> 01:10:09,872 [Dogg] I'm at a loss, KP. 1211 01:10:10,706 --> 01:10:13,976 [Patrick] Survivor Series is sponsored by Credit One Bank. 1212 01:10:14,043 --> 01:10:16,445 Get cashback rewards and live large. 1213 01:10:18,147 --> 01:10:21,784 Got to wonder who Charlotte Flair is making a call to. 1214 01:10:22,785 --> 01:10:24,119 [Dogg] Yeah! 1215 01:10:25,754 --> 01:10:27,256 [bell rings] 1216 01:10:27,323 --> 01:10:30,993 [Cole] So Paul Heyman got a phone call moments ago… 1217 01:10:32,595 --> 01:10:35,698 And LA Knight starting this matchup now. 1218 01:10:37,266 --> 01:10:40,369 [Patrick] Tonight's main event is sponsored by Wingstop. 1219 01:10:40,436 --> 01:10:43,439 [Cole] Heyman and Sikoa are leaving the arena after receiving a phone call, 1220 01:10:43,505 --> 01:10:46,775 and LA Knight now goes after Jimmy Uso, who's gonna go it alone. 1221 01:10:46,842 --> 01:10:49,178 -What are you reading into that, guys? -[Cole] I have no idea. 1222 01:10:49,245 --> 01:10:51,246 [Dogg] I read into it that they're walking away. 1223 01:10:51,313 --> 01:10:54,650 [Cole] But what I read into this is that LA Knight has a score to settle tonight. 1224 01:10:54,717 --> 01:10:57,820 Because, remember, Jimmy Uso is the reason that LA Knight 1225 01:10:57,886 --> 01:11:00,522 is not the Undisputed Champion of the world right now, 1226 01:11:00,589 --> 01:11:04,526 helping Roman Reigns to retain the Championship back at Crown Jewel. 1227 01:11:04,593 --> 01:11:07,796 [Patrick] Fighting talk moments ago here on SmackDown from LA Knight as well, 1228 01:11:07,863 --> 01:11:10,432 saying The Bloodline will cease to exist. 1229 01:11:10,499 --> 01:11:13,669 He plans to take out The Bloodline one by one, 1230 01:11:13,736 --> 01:11:15,738 starting with Jimmy Uso. 1231 01:11:15,804 --> 01:11:19,642 [Dogg] That's what he said. The path starts here with Jim, who is dim. 1232 01:11:19,708 --> 01:11:21,510 [Patrick] He did say that. 1233 01:11:21,577 --> 01:11:25,648 [Cole] LA Knight with a hell of a performance against Roman Reigns, 1234 01:11:25,714 --> 01:11:29,485 nearly ending the record-setting reign of the Undisputed Champion. 1235 01:11:29,551 --> 01:11:31,120 [Dogg] I mean, you said it, Michael. 1236 01:11:31,186 --> 01:11:34,990 If it wasn't for this guy he's fighting right now, he might be wearing the title. 1237 01:11:35,057 --> 01:11:36,592 [Patrick] You gotta wonder, is Jimmy Uso 1238 01:11:36,659 --> 01:11:39,228 truly back in the good graces with Roman Reigns? 1239 01:11:39,295 --> 01:11:41,830 [Cole] Oh! If he beats LA Knight he will be. 1240 01:11:41,897 --> 01:11:43,999 [Patrick] Cover here for LA Knight, Jimmy kicking out. 1241 01:11:44,066 --> 01:11:45,868 [Cole] And I'm not quite sure why he wouldn't be. 1242 01:11:45,934 --> 01:11:48,170 I mean, he saved the championship for his cousin. 1243 01:11:48,237 --> 01:11:51,073 -[Dogg] Yeah. -[Patrick] What about LA Knight, Cole? 1244 01:11:51,140 --> 01:11:53,275 How does he ensure that he keeps this flame lit? 1245 01:11:53,342 --> 01:11:55,344 [Cole] Well, he beats Jimmy Uso tonight, right? 1246 01:11:55,411 --> 01:11:58,047 I mean, Road Dogg. You know this better than anybody. 1247 01:11:58,113 --> 01:12:01,950 I mean, once the momentum starts to build, you got to continue to win, right? 1248 01:12:02,017 --> 01:12:05,554 [Dogg] Momentum. And his rise to stardom here 1249 01:12:05,621 --> 01:12:09,391 is such an organic and meteoric rise. It's so cool to see. 1250 01:12:09,458 --> 01:12:10,859 But how does he keep that momentum? 1251 01:12:10,926 --> 01:12:13,162 [Cole] It reminds me a lot of you, Road Dogg, 1252 01:12:13,228 --> 01:12:16,598 because you really wallowed in mediocrity for a number of years in your career, 1253 01:12:16,665 --> 01:12:18,801 and then you just hit the right buttons. 1254 01:12:18,867 --> 01:12:20,969 You struck it rich, and you became a Megastar. 1255 01:12:21,036 --> 01:12:24,606 [Dogg chuckles] Physically, I was still not very good, 1256 01:12:24,673 --> 01:12:26,308 but thank you for that. 1257 01:12:27,309 --> 01:12:30,346 [Cole] But again, it's all building on momentum. It's continuing to win. 1258 01:12:30,412 --> 01:12:33,282 You know, find yourself another championship opportunity, 1259 01:12:33,349 --> 01:12:35,050 which, of course, are few and far between. 1260 01:12:35,117 --> 01:12:38,487 But you knock off Jimmy Uso tonight, you make your way back toward that. 1261 01:12:38,554 --> 01:12:39,621 [Patrick] Milliseconds. 1262 01:12:39,688 --> 01:12:43,292 That's what LA Knight was from being the Undisputed Champion, 1263 01:12:43,358 --> 01:12:46,962 and taking down Roman Reigns and that historic reign that we've seen. 1264 01:12:47,029 --> 01:12:48,764 The best of the modern era. 1265 01:12:49,732 --> 01:12:51,166 [Cole] Oh, what a chop. 1266 01:12:51,233 --> 01:12:54,436 [Patrick] You were on commentary, Cole. You watched it from up close. 1267 01:12:54,503 --> 01:12:56,538 LA Knight was just so close to being the man. 1268 01:12:56,605 --> 01:12:59,308 [Cole] Well, again. I mean, he hit Roman Reigns with Blunt Force Trauma. 1269 01:12:59,375 --> 01:13:01,844 For all intents and purposes, the matchup was over. 1270 01:13:01,910 --> 01:13:03,345 Jimmy Uso sent over the top rope. 1271 01:13:03,412 --> 01:13:07,983 And here comes LA Knight now, driving Uso right into the announce table. 1272 01:13:08,050 --> 01:13:10,619 -[Patrick] Watch out, Road Dogg. -[Dogg] You guys told me about this. 1273 01:13:10,686 --> 01:13:13,222 [Cole] 1,174, that's the number of days Roman Reigns 1274 01:13:13,288 --> 01:13:15,290 has had the championship as of today. 1275 01:13:15,357 --> 01:13:19,862 As Jimmy Uso's bounced off the announce desk time and time again by LA Knight. 1276 01:13:20,863 --> 01:13:23,565 -[Dogg] We are losing monitors as we go. -[Patrick] Yes, we are. 1277 01:13:23,632 --> 01:13:26,068 LA Knight, a man on a mission. 1278 01:13:26,135 --> 01:13:30,205 [crowd chants] Yeah! 1279 01:13:30,739 --> 01:13:31,707 [LA Knight] Yeah! 1280 01:13:31,774 --> 01:13:34,643 [Cole] All the disdain that LA Knight has for… 1281 01:13:34,710 --> 01:13:37,346 Jimmy Uso sent over the announce table! 1282 01:13:39,815 --> 01:13:41,884 LA Knight in control. 1283 01:13:41,950 --> 01:13:43,886 [crowd cheering] 1284 01:13:49,491 --> 01:13:52,494 [Patrick] Welcome back, folks. The main event of Friday Night SmackDown. 1285 01:13:52,561 --> 01:13:55,497 LA Knight on a mission to tear down The Bloodline. 1286 01:13:55,564 --> 01:13:57,166 Tonight, taking on Jimmy Uso, 1287 01:13:57,232 --> 01:14:00,135 the man that cost him the Undisputed Championship at Crown Jewel. 1288 01:14:00,202 --> 01:14:03,038 [Cole] I guarantee you Roman Reigns is watching this match as well, 1289 01:14:03,105 --> 01:14:05,874 making sure that Jimmy Uso takes out LA Knight. 1290 01:14:05,941 --> 01:14:08,510 [Patrick] Jimmy now hooking the leg. LA Knight kicking out. 1291 01:14:08,577 --> 01:14:10,779 [Cole] Solo Sikoa, Paul Heyman were out here earlier. 1292 01:14:10,846 --> 01:14:14,216 They took a phone call. They left. So Jimmy Uso out here by himself. 1293 01:14:15,117 --> 01:14:17,219 This is what happened during the commercial break. 1294 01:14:17,286 --> 01:14:18,687 [Patrick] Look at this. LA Knight. 1295 01:14:18,754 --> 01:14:20,556 [Dogg] Changed the whole momentum of the match. 1296 01:14:22,925 --> 01:14:26,762 [Patrick] Went over the top rope, and Jimmy Uso in control now. 1297 01:14:29,364 --> 01:14:31,099 With the amount that we've seen him stand up 1298 01:14:31,166 --> 01:14:32,734 for Roman Reigns and The Bloodline, 1299 01:14:32,801 --> 01:14:35,671 you nearly forget just how qualified and how unbelievable 1300 01:14:35,737 --> 01:14:37,639 Jimmy Uso is inside the ring. 1301 01:14:37,706 --> 01:14:40,108 [Cole] He's one of the greatest Tag Team Champions of all time. 1302 01:14:40,175 --> 01:14:42,611 [Dogg] Of all time, and that's an argument I'm willing to make. 1303 01:14:43,645 --> 01:14:47,182 [Patrick] This coming from the six-time Tag Team Champion in Road Dogg. 1304 01:14:48,650 --> 01:14:50,786 -Jimmy now. -[Cole] Uh-oh, nobody home! 1305 01:14:52,621 --> 01:14:54,289 LA Knight's opportunity. 1306 01:14:59,828 --> 01:15:01,997 [Patrick] Jimmy turning it around. LA Knight off the ropes. 1307 01:15:02,064 --> 01:15:04,399 [Cole] Went for the Samoan Drop. Great counter by Knight. 1308 01:15:05,534 --> 01:15:06,935 DDT! 1309 01:15:09,004 --> 01:15:11,874 [Patrick] Spiking Jimmy Uso, both men down. 1310 01:15:11,940 --> 01:15:14,610 You got to think a loss here tonight for LA Knight will be devastating. 1311 01:15:14,676 --> 01:15:16,912 [Cole] Well, it'd be devastating for Jimmy Uso as well. 1312 01:15:16,979 --> 01:15:19,214 Again, I mentioned Roman Reigns is looking on. 1313 01:15:19,281 --> 01:15:22,217 Roman reigns wants nothing to do with LA Knight. 1314 01:15:22,284 --> 01:15:23,652 I guarantee you that. 1315 01:15:25,721 --> 01:15:28,023 [Patrick] A brilliant night here for Friday Night SmackDown. 1316 01:15:28,090 --> 01:15:32,127 We're in Indiana. An electric crowd. And what a main event this is. 1317 01:15:34,596 --> 01:15:36,532 -Oh, Knight! -[Dogg] Good night. 1318 01:15:37,733 --> 01:15:41,069 -[Patrick] Well played, Road Dogg. -[Dogg] Yeah. "Come on Eileen." 1319 01:15:41,136 --> 01:15:42,905 I don't know. 1320 01:15:42,971 --> 01:15:44,573 [Cole] 80's want their song back. 1321 01:15:46,909 --> 01:15:50,445 [Dogg] LA's… His rise is so organic and so real. 1322 01:15:50,512 --> 01:15:54,082 If he doesn't-- if he doesn't win this, there goes that momentum we talked about. 1323 01:15:55,150 --> 01:15:59,121 [Patrick] LA Knight now across to put away Jimmy Uso. Out at two. 1324 01:16:01,657 --> 01:16:04,226 -We talked about… -[Dogg] Look at this, look at this. 1325 01:16:05,494 --> 01:16:09,097 -[Cole] LA Knight, in your face. -[Dogg] That's a crime in 49 countries. 1326 01:16:12,568 --> 01:16:15,904 [Patrick] Knight, so driven to put things right… 1327 01:16:15,971 --> 01:16:17,639 do away with Jimmy Uso. 1328 01:16:17,706 --> 01:16:20,809 [Cole] Just like that, though, Jimmy Uso trying to turn things around. 1329 01:16:23,478 --> 01:16:26,181 And we all talked a lot about LA Knight's staying power, right? 1330 01:16:26,248 --> 01:16:28,850 If he didn't get the job done against Roman Reigns, 1331 01:16:28,917 --> 01:16:31,286 but the fact that Jimmy Uso screwed him out of a championship 1332 01:16:31,353 --> 01:16:32,688 has made LA Knight… 1333 01:16:33,322 --> 01:16:35,057 -madder than ever. -[Dogg] Yeah, fueled his fire. 1334 01:16:35,123 --> 01:16:37,826 [Cole] And the support as well from the WWE fans. 1335 01:16:37,893 --> 01:16:39,161 [Dogg] What athleticism! 1336 01:16:41,396 --> 01:16:44,666 [Patrick] Jimmy Uso now. Well read by LA Knight. 1337 01:16:45,634 --> 01:16:49,938 No Superkick, caught LA Knight looking for the BFT. 1338 01:16:51,340 --> 01:16:53,675 -That's it! -[Cole] Got him. 1339 01:16:53,742 --> 01:16:55,744 -[Patrick] LA Knight. Nailed it. -[Dogg] He got him. 1340 01:16:55,811 --> 01:16:57,479 -[Patrick] LA Knight gets the win. -[bell rings] 1341 01:16:57,546 --> 01:16:59,247 [Cole] That had to feel good. 1342 01:16:59,314 --> 01:17:02,017 [Dogg] Oh, wow. He said the path starts with Jimmy Uso. 1343 01:17:02,084 --> 01:17:05,520 [Rome] Here is your winner, LA Knight! 1344 01:17:06,421 --> 01:17:09,458 [Dogg] Step one of mission is a success. 1345 01:17:12,227 --> 01:17:15,564 [Cole] Yeah, but LA Knight better turn around. 1346 01:17:15,630 --> 01:17:17,933 -Because The Enforcer is back. -[Dogg] He's off the phone. 1347 01:17:25,040 --> 01:17:28,844 LA Knight has drawn the line in the sand, but from behind! 1348 01:17:32,447 --> 01:17:33,849 [Dogg] Samoan Spike! 1349 01:17:33,915 --> 01:17:36,918 [Cole] The same spike that felled John Cena. 1350 01:17:36,985 --> 01:17:39,821 [crowd boos] 1351 01:17:39,888 --> 01:17:44,526 And Solo Sikoa, the force, the Enforcer of The Bloodline. 1352 01:17:44,593 --> 01:17:46,395 Guys, get the hell out of the way. 1353 01:17:47,629 --> 01:17:50,265 Solo Sikoa, I guarantee you, 1354 01:17:50,332 --> 01:17:52,634 Sikoa's got his marching orders here 1355 01:17:53,735 --> 01:17:56,605 from "The Head of The Table" Roman Reigns. 1356 01:17:57,673 --> 01:18:01,343 "Take out LA Knight, destroy him once and for all." 1357 01:18:01,410 --> 01:18:03,245 And Jimmy Uso now with LA Knight… 1358 01:18:04,946 --> 01:18:06,948 [Patrick] Just dragging their prey across. 1359 01:18:09,151 --> 01:18:10,952 ["Kingdom" by Downstait playing] 1360 01:18:11,019 --> 01:18:14,690 [crowd cheering loudly] 1361 01:18:14,756 --> 01:18:20,162 [Cole] "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes! 1362 01:18:24,466 --> 01:18:26,868 [Patrick] Cody taking the fight to The Bloodline. 1363 01:18:26,935 --> 01:18:29,504 [Cole] Talk about a man who has an issue with The Bloodline. 1364 01:18:29,571 --> 01:18:32,140 A major issue with The Bloodline. 1365 01:18:35,477 --> 01:18:37,446 [Patrick] Cody Rhodes is going back for more. 1366 01:18:37,512 --> 01:18:39,681 [crowd chanting] Cody! Cody! Cody! 1367 01:18:39,748 --> 01:18:41,283 [Cole] This place has erupted. 1368 01:18:43,418 --> 01:18:45,854 [Patrick] Rhodes, catching up with Jimmy Uso. 1369 01:18:47,989 --> 01:18:51,359 [Cole] Remember, Jimmy Uso one of the men that cost Cody Rhodes 1370 01:18:51,426 --> 01:18:54,629 the Undisputed Championship back at WrestleMania. 1371 01:18:54,696 --> 01:18:56,932 [Dogg] Just trying to stay on my feet out here. 1372 01:18:56,998 --> 01:19:00,602 [crowd cheers] 1373 01:19:02,337 --> 01:19:08,477 [Cole] A surprise from Cody Rhodes here on SmackDown tonight. 1374 01:19:13,081 --> 01:19:15,650 Message sent to The Bloodline. 1375 01:19:16,551 --> 01:19:21,189 ♪ Adrenaline in my soul Every thought out of control… ♪ 1376 01:19:21,256 --> 01:19:23,859 Yo, so what's up? Do we got a fourth? 1377 01:19:23,925 --> 01:19:27,362 I called her. But I don't know if she's gonna make it in time. 1378 01:19:27,429 --> 01:19:30,866 You know what? It is what it is. Come on. We got to go. Let's go. 1379 01:19:30,932 --> 01:19:32,100 We got this. 1380 01:19:32,167 --> 01:19:35,203 [Patrick] We'll find out if they have a partner tonight. Next. 1381 01:19:38,306 --> 01:19:40,408 I don't know what I was supposed to do. 1382 01:19:40,475 --> 01:19:43,578 Well, I know what you got to do now. You've got to go. 1383 01:19:43,645 --> 01:19:47,115 [sighs] I'm sorry. All right. All right. 1384 01:19:49,951 --> 01:19:51,486 ["Nobody Better Than Me" playing] 1385 01:19:51,553 --> 01:19:53,355 [Patrick] Next week on Friday Night SmackDown, 1386 01:19:53,421 --> 01:19:55,891 the night before Survivor Series, 1387 01:19:55,957 --> 01:19:58,093 championship gold is on the line. 1388 01:19:58,160 --> 01:20:02,430 Priest and Bálor of The Judgment Day will now defend against The Street Profits. 1389 01:20:02,497 --> 01:20:04,499 Ford and Dawkins won tonight, 1390 01:20:04,566 --> 01:20:06,568 and they're going for the championship next week. 1391 01:20:06,635 --> 01:20:09,671 [Cole] Well, you know, Waller and Theory got Kevin Owens suspended last week. 1392 01:20:09,738 --> 01:20:13,875 Well, guess who Grayson Waller has on The Grayson Waller Effect? 1393 01:20:13,942 --> 01:20:16,378 None other than Kevin Owens. 1394 01:20:16,444 --> 01:20:21,983 Next week on Friday Night SmackDown, the night before Survivor Series, on FS1. 1395 01:20:22,050 --> 01:20:23,985 [Patrick] What could go wrong for Waller, huh? 1396 01:20:25,654 --> 01:20:28,623 [Cole] Well, a lot has gone wrong for this woman here tonight, Bianca Belair. 1397 01:20:28,690 --> 01:20:32,394 Everyone she's tried to recruit to join the Damage CTRL team 1398 01:20:32,460 --> 01:20:34,563 has been beaten down by Damage CTRL. 1399 01:20:34,629 --> 01:20:39,801 I should say her team against Damage CTRL has been beaten down by Damage CTRL. 1400 01:20:39,868 --> 01:20:41,636 -That was a mouthful. -[Dogg chuckles] 1401 01:20:49,211 --> 01:20:55,183 [Rome] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome, Bianca Belair! 1402 01:20:56,117 --> 01:20:59,988 [Patrick] A Superstar that has been screwed out of things on many occasions 1403 01:21:00,055 --> 01:21:01,456 by Damage CTRL. 1404 01:21:01,523 --> 01:21:04,793 Motivated to assemble an all-star team. 1405 01:21:04,860 --> 01:21:08,296 We heard the challenge laid out by Dakota Kai of Damage CTRL 1406 01:21:08,363 --> 01:21:11,533 for Survivor Series: WarGames earlier on tonight. 1407 01:21:11,600 --> 01:21:14,870 The question is, who's gonna answer Charlotte Flair's call? 1408 01:21:19,007 --> 01:21:24,613 ♪ I'm a psycho, I'm a psycho I'm a psycho, I'm a psycho ♪ 1409 01:21:24,679 --> 01:21:27,482 ♪ Welcome to the ball pit You can get your ass kicked ♪ 1410 01:21:27,549 --> 01:21:30,252 ♪ Off the top, backflip Hit you with the axe quick ♪ 1411 01:21:30,318 --> 01:21:32,888 ♪ Who's your daddy? Tell me now Biggest balls up in the room ♪ 1412 01:21:32,954 --> 01:21:34,289 ♪ When I slam you on the ground… ♪ 1413 01:21:34,356 --> 01:21:37,726 [Rome] Next, Shotzi! 1414 01:21:37,792 --> 01:21:40,829 [Cole] Hey, we saw Shotzi show some guts earlier tonight 1415 01:21:40,896 --> 01:21:44,199 when she tried to attack Damage CTRL all by herself. 1416 01:21:44,266 --> 01:21:46,301 [Patrick] I think Road Dogg was calling it something else. 1417 01:21:46,368 --> 01:21:49,905 [Dogg] Yeah, well, it's moxie for sure. I just don't know if it's smart. 1418 01:21:49,971 --> 01:21:52,107 [Patrick] What an opportunity for Shotzi, 1419 01:21:52,173 --> 01:21:55,911 standing alongside Bianca Belair and "The Queen" Charlotte Flair. 1420 01:21:58,680 --> 01:22:01,116 ["All Hail The Queen" by def rebel playing] 1421 01:22:01,182 --> 01:22:03,251 [crowd cheering] 1422 01:22:09,858 --> 01:22:15,397 ♪ Bow down, all hail The Queen ♪ 1423 01:22:19,534 --> 01:22:21,736 [Rome] And making her way to the ring, 1424 01:22:21,803 --> 01:22:25,573 Charlotte Flair! 1425 01:22:25,640 --> 01:22:29,744 [Cole] So let's recap. We know that Charlotte Flair made a phone call. 1426 01:22:29,811 --> 01:22:31,713 To who? We're not sure. 1427 01:22:31,780 --> 01:22:35,517 And Charlotte said this person would want to be a part of the team, 1428 01:22:35,583 --> 01:22:39,020 but we're not sure if we can get that person here on time tonight. 1429 01:22:39,087 --> 01:22:40,922 And, folks, the show's almost over. 1430 01:22:40,989 --> 01:22:42,757 [Patrick] And Nick Aldis, the SmackDown... 1431 01:22:42,824 --> 01:22:45,493 [fireworks popping] 1432 01:22:45,560 --> 01:22:48,029 …the new SmackDown GM set the ultimatum. 1433 01:22:48,096 --> 01:22:50,832 You have to have your partner here tonight. 1434 01:22:50,899 --> 01:22:54,602 Make it official ahead of WarGames next week. 1435 01:22:54,669 --> 01:22:58,707 [Cole] Yeah, a week from tomorrow. WarGames, Survivor Series. 1436 01:22:58,773 --> 01:23:01,943 Two rings surrounded by a steel cage. 1437 01:23:02,010 --> 01:23:05,981 One of the most unique matches in the history of sports entertainment, 1438 01:23:06,047 --> 01:23:08,316 professional wrestling, whatever you want to call it. 1439 01:23:08,383 --> 01:23:11,853 Of course, started by Dusty Rhodes back in the 1980s, 1440 01:23:11,920 --> 01:23:15,056 WWE has put a new twist on things here. 1441 01:23:15,123 --> 01:23:17,826 Two people will start the WarGames match. 1442 01:23:18,960 --> 01:23:21,796 Regular scheduled interviews, in other intervals, 1443 01:23:21,863 --> 01:23:24,099 another person will enter the matchup. 1444 01:23:24,165 --> 01:23:28,570 The match actually doesn't start until all members of both teams are in the ring, 1445 01:23:28,636 --> 01:23:31,673 and then pinfall or submission will win you WarGames. 1446 01:23:37,278 --> 01:23:41,716 Who have they picked to be on their team? 1447 01:23:43,318 --> 01:23:46,488 [Dogg] Shotzi's chomping at the bit now, she wants to fight again. 1448 01:23:49,591 --> 01:23:53,495 You know, we could stand here all night and talk about what Damage CTRL has done, 1449 01:23:53,561 --> 01:23:55,897 but we are running out of time. 1450 01:23:56,798 --> 01:24:01,803 Me, Shotzi, and Bianca, we accept your WarGames challenge. 1451 01:24:03,872 --> 01:24:05,140 And you know what? 1452 01:24:05,807 --> 01:24:10,145 I know a thing or two about turning on a best friend. 1453 01:24:11,446 --> 01:24:15,984 And there is a thin, thin, thin line 1454 01:24:16,050 --> 01:24:17,986 between love and hate. 1455 01:24:18,686 --> 01:24:23,258 But if we're going to war, there is only one person 1456 01:24:24,259 --> 01:24:25,660 I want on my side… 1457 01:24:25,727 --> 01:24:27,896 ["Role Model" playing] 1458 01:24:27,962 --> 01:24:29,798 [cackling] 1459 01:24:29,864 --> 01:24:31,666 ♪ Damage CTRL ♪ 1460 01:24:33,268 --> 01:24:34,936 Do you guys believe this? 1461 01:24:35,670 --> 01:24:38,606 -Hey, Charlotte. -[crowd boos] 1462 01:24:38,673 --> 01:24:40,675 Uh, we know that you're bluffing, all right? 1463 01:24:40,742 --> 01:24:44,379 Because I don't know if you guys saw what we did back there, 1464 01:24:44,446 --> 01:24:48,016 but we took down every girl that you tried to have by your side. 1465 01:24:48,083 --> 01:24:51,753 And I know you don't got any numbers in your phone… 1466 01:24:51,820 --> 01:24:54,689 [chuckles] …because you're an idiot and a loser. 1467 01:24:57,659 --> 01:25:02,363 So, um, you're not gonna make it to WarGames. 1468 01:25:02,430 --> 01:25:06,067 Actually, you're not even gonna make it out of the building tonight. 1469 01:25:09,270 --> 01:25:13,241 [Cole] Damage CTRL has the numbers advantage here 1470 01:25:13,308 --> 01:25:15,910 against Charlotte, Shotzi, and Bianca Belair. 1471 01:25:15,977 --> 01:25:19,214 Things did not go well for this group earlier on tonight. 1472 01:25:19,280 --> 01:25:20,982 [crowd cheering loudly] 1473 01:25:21,049 --> 01:25:23,084 Oh, look who's here! 1474 01:25:23,151 --> 01:25:25,186 -[Dogg chuckles] -[Cole] Becky Lynch! 1475 01:25:25,253 --> 01:25:28,089 -The Man… -[Dogg] …has joined the fray. 1476 01:25:29,157 --> 01:25:30,492 [Cole] Becky Lynch! 1477 01:25:32,494 --> 01:25:36,264 Becky Lynch is on the Charlotte Team for WarGames, I believe. 1478 01:25:36,331 --> 01:25:41,302 [Patrick] United by a common enemy, The Man has answered the call. 1479 01:25:43,204 --> 01:25:46,441 What a turn of event's here on SmackDown! 1480 01:25:46,508 --> 01:25:49,410 [Cole] Becky Lynch coming from out of nowhere 1481 01:25:49,477 --> 01:25:52,280 to join Bianca, and Shotzi, and Charlotte. 1482 01:25:54,682 --> 01:25:58,086 [Patrick] It tells you everything about the threat of Damage CTRL, 1483 01:25:58,152 --> 01:26:01,089 that Charlotte and Becky are teaming up here 1484 01:26:01,156 --> 01:26:03,191 in the face of this common threat. 1485 01:26:03,258 --> 01:26:05,627 [Cole] And Charlotte Flair is not done yet. 1486 01:26:10,165 --> 01:26:14,702 Double Moonsault from Charlotte and the WWE Women's Champion. 1487 01:26:26,214 --> 01:26:28,183 And now the fight continues. 1488 01:26:30,051 --> 01:26:32,153 Charlotte taking it to Iyo. 1489 01:26:33,221 --> 01:26:35,823 [Patrick] All hell breaking loose here. 1490 01:26:37,158 --> 01:26:41,162 "The latest member of WarGames, for 100, Alex." 1491 01:26:41,829 --> 01:26:43,164 Becky Lynch!