1 00:00:01,101 --> 00:00:03,103 [WWE intro music plays] 2 00:00:04,671 --> 00:00:05,739 [Cena] Then. 3 00:00:07,107 --> 00:00:08,174 [Flair] Woo! 4 00:00:08,241 --> 00:00:10,443 -[glass shatters] -[The Rock] If you smell! 5 00:00:10,510 --> 00:00:12,345 -[bell tolls] -[Cena] Now. 6 00:00:12,412 --> 00:00:14,014 [Reigns] Acknowledge me! 7 00:00:15,048 --> 00:00:16,116 ♪ The King of Kings ♪ 8 00:00:16,182 --> 00:00:17,283 ♪ You can't see me ♪ 9 00:00:17,350 --> 00:00:18,418 [Cena] Forever. 10 00:00:23,256 --> 00:00:24,324 Together. 11 00:00:29,095 --> 00:00:32,065 [crowd chants "USA"] 12 00:00:32,132 --> 00:00:33,666 ♪ I'm talking small town ♪ 13 00:00:33,733 --> 00:00:37,103 ♪ And if you're from one You know what I'm talking 'bout ♪ 14 00:00:37,170 --> 00:00:40,907 ♪ It's everywhere, I swear From the courthouse bricks ♪ 15 00:00:40,974 --> 00:00:45,044 [Patrick] It is a truly special night from Providence, Rhode Island. 16 00:00:45,111 --> 00:00:49,315 Welcome, folks, to the 21st annual Tribute to the Troops 17 00:00:49,382 --> 00:00:53,119 here on Friday Night SmackDown sponsored by Progressive, 18 00:00:53,186 --> 00:00:57,924 a triple threat of protection with home, auto, and more. 19 00:00:57,991 --> 00:00:59,426 ♪ And red ♪ 20 00:00:59,492 --> 00:01:01,594 [Rome] Ladies and gentlemen, 21 00:01:01,661 --> 00:01:05,265 here to sing "God Bless America" 22 00:01:05,331 --> 00:01:10,804 is two-time 2024 Grammy nominees, 23 00:01:10,870 --> 00:01:15,208 The War and Treaty! 24 00:01:15,275 --> 00:01:16,476 [crowd cheers] 25 00:01:16,543 --> 00:01:19,612 ["God Bless America" on piano playing] 26 00:01:31,624 --> 00:01:38,398 ♪ God bless America ♪ 27 00:01:41,101 --> 00:01:46,372 ♪ The land that I love ♪ 28 00:01:49,109 --> 00:01:52,011 ♪ Stand beside her ♪ 29 00:01:53,413 --> 00:01:56,783 ♪ Lord, please guide her ♪ 30 00:01:57,717 --> 00:02:00,053 ♪ Through the night ♪ 31 00:02:00,119 --> 00:02:05,992 ♪ With the light above ♪ 32 00:02:06,059 --> 00:02:10,029 ♪ From the mountains ♪ 33 00:02:10,096 --> 00:02:14,434 ♪ To the prairies ♪ 34 00:02:14,501 --> 00:02:18,338 ♪ To the oceans ♪ 35 00:02:18,404 --> 00:02:23,776 ♪ White with foam ♪ 36 00:02:23,843 --> 00:02:30,450 ♪ God bless America ♪ 37 00:02:31,384 --> 00:02:34,954 ♪ My home ♪ 38 00:02:35,021 --> 00:02:41,161 ♪ Sweet home ♪ 39 00:02:41,227 --> 00:02:48,067 ♪ God bless America ♪ 40 00:02:48,968 --> 00:02:54,307 ♪ My home ♪ 41 00:02:54,374 --> 00:02:58,912 ♪ Sweet ♪ 42 00:02:58,978 --> 00:03:03,850 ♪ My ♪ 43 00:03:03,917 --> 00:03:10,590 ♪ Sweet home ♪ 44 00:03:10,657 --> 00:03:13,126 [crowd cheers] 45 00:03:13,192 --> 00:03:14,227 Thank you! 46 00:03:14,294 --> 00:03:19,098 [crowd chants "USA"] 47 00:03:19,165 --> 00:03:22,168 [fireworks] 48 00:03:26,072 --> 00:03:27,540 [crowd cheers] 49 00:03:27,607 --> 00:03:30,843 ♪ I ain't talking politics I'm talking small town ♪ 50 00:03:30,910 --> 00:03:32,912 ♪ And if you're from one… ♪ 51 00:03:32,979 --> 00:03:35,348 [Cole] Ladies and gentlemen, The War and Treaty, 52 00:03:35,415 --> 00:03:40,186 absolutely tremendous here tonight as we welcome you 53 00:03:40,253 --> 00:03:43,656 to the most important show that we will do all year, 54 00:03:43,723 --> 00:03:45,391 WWE Tribute to the Troops. 55 00:03:45,458 --> 00:03:47,961 I'm so honored to have been a part of every single one of them, 56 00:03:48,027 --> 00:03:49,796 as has been our guest tonight. 57 00:03:49,862 --> 00:03:50,997 He is the Hall of Famer. 58 00:03:51,064 --> 00:03:54,567 He's my good friend and the man who started all of this, JBL. 59 00:03:54,634 --> 00:03:57,303 Michael, it has been an honor of my life for the past 21 years 60 00:03:57,370 --> 00:04:01,341 that the WWE has allowed us to go to the war zones of Iraq, Afghanistan, 61 00:04:01,407 --> 00:04:04,777 to bases all over the world to tell these heroes, 62 00:04:04,844 --> 00:04:06,346 "Thank you for what you do." 63 00:04:06,412 --> 00:04:09,082 So many wonderful stories floating around today, 64 00:04:09,148 --> 00:04:12,185 and one includes an old roommate of yours, JBL, 65 00:04:12,251 --> 00:04:16,122 who's back on SmackDown for the first time in almost a decade. 66 00:04:16,189 --> 00:04:19,459 It is the return of CM Punk. 67 00:04:19,525 --> 00:04:22,962 The Voice of the Voiceless is back on SmackDown. 68 00:04:23,029 --> 00:04:25,198 What does Punk have in store tonight? 69 00:04:25,265 --> 00:04:28,268 [Cole] Well, you know, CM Punk may be a free agent, but Randy Orton isn't. 70 00:04:28,334 --> 00:04:32,739 Randy Orton last week decided he was gonna join Friday Night SmackDown, 71 00:04:32,805 --> 00:04:35,475 and tonight he's in action, teaming with LA Knight 72 00:04:35,541 --> 00:04:39,779 against Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso of The Bloodline. 73 00:04:39,846 --> 00:04:43,149 [Patrick] And as promised last week, as set up by Logan Paul, 74 00:04:43,216 --> 00:04:45,284 tonight we will have the first round 75 00:04:45,351 --> 00:04:47,820 of the United States Championship Tournament, 76 00:04:47,887 --> 00:04:51,524 and it pits Dragon Lee against Santos Escobar, 77 00:04:51,591 --> 00:04:55,294 fierce rivals, recent competitors in Survivor Series. 78 00:04:55,361 --> 00:04:58,164 And we can't wait to see that match that starts right now. 79 00:04:58,231 --> 00:05:01,234 ["Legacy of the Ghost" by playing] 80 00:05:03,803 --> 00:05:06,806 [crowd booing] 81 00:05:09,475 --> 00:05:10,410 [bell rings] 82 00:05:10,476 --> 00:05:13,646 [Rome] The following contest is a first-round match 83 00:05:13,713 --> 00:05:19,519 in the United States Championship Tournament! 84 00:05:19,585 --> 00:05:23,022 Introducing first, from Mexico City, Mexico, 85 00:05:23,089 --> 00:05:27,093 weighing in at 204 pounds, 86 00:05:27,160 --> 00:05:30,229 Santos Escobar! 87 00:05:30,296 --> 00:05:34,667 [Cole] You know, the smug look on Santos Escobar's face says it all. 88 00:05:35,468 --> 00:05:38,771 [Patrick] Santos Escobar unrecognizable from the man that arrived 89 00:05:38,838 --> 00:05:42,942 on Friday Night SmackDown, dismantling the LWO last week, 90 00:05:43,009 --> 00:05:46,679 meeting the last man standing in the LWO, Joaquin Wilde. 91 00:05:46,746 --> 00:05:49,549 A Phantom Driver putting away Wilde. 92 00:05:49,615 --> 00:05:52,785 -But Escobar, Cole, he wasn't done then. -[Cole] No, he wasn't. 93 00:05:52,852 --> 00:05:55,221 And the fact of the matter is neither is Dragon Lee. 94 00:05:55,288 --> 00:05:57,690 Dragon Lee, who's had his problems over the past number of weeks 95 00:05:57,757 --> 00:05:59,625 with Santos Escobar, 96 00:05:59,692 --> 00:06:04,163 came to Joaquin Wilde's aid before Escobar would try to take out Dragon Lee. 97 00:06:04,230 --> 00:06:06,799 Now remember this, guys, Dragon Lee 98 00:06:06,866 --> 00:06:10,570 is a big supporter and fan of Rey Mysterio, 99 00:06:10,636 --> 00:06:14,073 who Santos Escobar took out of action with a knee injury. 100 00:06:15,541 --> 00:06:18,845 [Patrick] A match that left us wanting more after Survivor Series. 101 00:06:18,911 --> 00:06:21,514 -[whistling] -And tonight we're gonna get it, JBL. 102 00:06:21,581 --> 00:06:23,116 ["Control The Empire" playing] 103 00:06:23,182 --> 00:06:24,717 [JBL] What you're forgetting to say 104 00:06:24,784 --> 00:06:28,087 is this man Santos is the Emperor of Lucha Libre. 105 00:06:28,154 --> 00:06:30,523 Be careful what you ask for, Dragon Lee. 106 00:06:30,590 --> 00:06:36,028 [Rome] And his opponent, weighing in at 165 pounds, 107 00:06:36,095 --> 00:06:40,066 Dragon Lee! 108 00:06:40,133 --> 00:06:41,834 [Cole] Again, this is a first-round matchup 109 00:06:41,901 --> 00:06:43,636 in the United States Championship Tournament. 110 00:06:43,703 --> 00:06:46,806 The United States Champion Logan Paul was here last week, 111 00:06:46,873 --> 00:06:49,475 said he reached an agreement with General Manager Nick Aldis 112 00:06:49,542 --> 00:06:52,612 to have this tournament to find out who his next opponent would be. 113 00:06:52,678 --> 00:06:54,547 [Patrick] And this is the first of two matches 114 00:06:54,614 --> 00:06:55,982 tonight in the tournament. 115 00:06:56,048 --> 00:06:58,718 Karrion Kross, Bobby Lashley to come. 116 00:06:58,785 --> 00:07:00,353 ♪ Walking through the flames ♪ 117 00:07:00,419 --> 00:07:03,089 This match at Survivor Series was special. 118 00:07:03,956 --> 00:07:08,094 What does tonight have in store for Dragon Lee and Santos Escobar? 119 00:07:08,161 --> 00:07:10,797 ♪ I'll control the empire From the bottom we rise up ♪ 120 00:07:10,863 --> 00:07:13,065 [Cole] Well, let's take a look at the brackets here. 121 00:07:13,132 --> 00:07:15,968 First-round matchup, as you mentioned earlier, Kevin Patrick, 122 00:07:16,035 --> 00:07:19,038 Santos Escobar and Dragon Lee. 123 00:07:19,105 --> 00:07:22,041 The winner of this will take on the winner of our other match later on tonight, 124 00:07:22,108 --> 00:07:24,677 Bobby Lashley and Karrion Kross. 125 00:07:26,612 --> 00:07:29,382 [Patrick] Kevin Owens involved in this tournament as well. 126 00:07:29,448 --> 00:07:32,418 A war of words last week with Logan Paul. 127 00:07:32,485 --> 00:07:34,253 [Cole] Yeah, Kevin Owens has a broken hand, 128 00:07:34,320 --> 00:07:36,155 so we're gonna have to see how that plays out. 129 00:07:36,222 --> 00:07:37,390 ["It Is My Time" plays] 130 00:07:37,457 --> 00:07:39,826 [JBL] All right! Yes! 131 00:07:39,892 --> 00:07:42,895 [crowd boos] 132 00:07:45,965 --> 00:07:49,202 [Cole] I'm not shocked that Dominik Mysterio is here tonight. 133 00:07:49,268 --> 00:07:50,770 [JBL] How wonderful is this? 134 00:07:50,837 --> 00:07:53,940 Dirty Dom has graced us here on SmackDown. 135 00:07:54,006 --> 00:07:58,244 [Cole] Well, tomorrow night's NXT Deadline right down 95 South in Bridgeport. 136 00:07:58,311 --> 00:08:01,080 And, uh, Dominik Mysterio is gonna defend 137 00:08:01,147 --> 00:08:02,682 the North American Title against Dragon Lee. 138 00:08:02,748 --> 00:08:03,816 Maybe he's here to scout. 139 00:08:03,883 --> 00:08:08,354 [Patrick] And Dragon Lee tomorrow night will have Rey Mysterio by his side, 140 00:08:08,421 --> 00:08:09,589 Dominik's father. 141 00:08:09,655 --> 00:08:11,724 This, though, a first-round matchup 142 00:08:11,791 --> 00:08:14,660 in the United States Championship Tournament. 143 00:08:14,727 --> 00:08:17,630 Who's gonna be Logan Paul's first competitor 144 00:08:17,697 --> 00:08:19,732 when the tournament is all said and done? 145 00:08:19,799 --> 00:08:21,634 -[Cole] Well, Dominik is going to… -[bell rings] 146 00:08:21,701 --> 00:08:24,103 [Escobar] I'm gonna be the champ. It's me, the new champ. 147 00:08:24,170 --> 00:08:26,272 [Cole] …sit right near our announce table here 148 00:08:26,339 --> 00:08:28,274 as Escobar gets underway with Dragon Lee. 149 00:08:28,341 --> 00:08:30,877 [Patrick] If Dominik could move ever so slightly… 150 00:08:30,943 --> 00:08:32,712 [JBL] Why don't you tell him to move, tough guy? 151 00:08:32,778 --> 00:08:35,114 That's a man who's served hard prison time. 152 00:08:35,181 --> 00:08:37,650 [Cole] Well, here are two men that deserve each other. 153 00:08:37,717 --> 00:08:39,552 [JBL] They do deserve each other. Two legends. 154 00:08:39,619 --> 00:08:41,020 [Cole] Yeah, two lowlifes. 155 00:08:41,087 --> 00:08:44,257 [Patrick] Santos saying recently that Dominik was right all along about Rey. 156 00:08:44,323 --> 00:08:46,659 [Cole] Well, you know what? You want to know about Rey Mysterio. 157 00:08:46,726 --> 00:08:49,795 Ask the man next to you who Rey Mysterio retired, JBL! 158 00:08:49,862 --> 00:08:51,030 [JBL] Oh! 159 00:08:51,864 --> 00:08:53,266 Michael, I had the sniffles that night. 160 00:08:53,332 --> 00:08:55,401 I shouldn't have wrestled. That's beside the point. 161 00:08:55,468 --> 00:08:58,304 The point is, we knew back then what a deadbeat dad 162 00:08:58,371 --> 00:08:59,305 Rey Mysterio was. 163 00:08:59,372 --> 00:09:04,443 Look, Rey Mysterio makes Tywin Lannister look like Ward Cleaver, all right? 164 00:09:04,510 --> 00:09:06,612 He's a terrible father. We knew it back then. 165 00:09:06,679 --> 00:09:08,281 Dominik's so lucky he turned out. 166 00:09:08,347 --> 00:09:10,416 You know, there's a legacy 167 00:09:10,483 --> 00:09:12,451 of people who've been to prison and come out leaders. 168 00:09:12,518 --> 00:09:14,186 Look at Mohandas Gandhi. 169 00:09:14,253 --> 00:09:17,290 Look at Nelson Mandela. And Dominik the same, 170 00:09:17,356 --> 00:09:19,725 serves hard time and come out to be a leader. 171 00:09:19,792 --> 00:09:21,794 [Patrick] Hang on a second. This could be over already. 172 00:09:21,861 --> 00:09:24,463 Dragon Lee, and kicking out early, Santos Escobar. 173 00:09:24,530 --> 00:09:26,299 [Cole] First off, you know all about the beef. 174 00:09:26,365 --> 00:09:30,903 Secondly, Dominik Mysterio, you just said that he was… 175 00:09:30,970 --> 00:09:32,471 Comparing him to Gandhi? 176 00:09:32,538 --> 00:09:36,075 [JBL] Well, Gandhi was never an NXT North American Heavyweight Champion, 177 00:09:36,142 --> 00:09:38,344 but, yes, I compare him to Gandhi. 178 00:09:38,411 --> 00:09:40,012 Gandhi did other great things. 179 00:09:40,079 --> 00:09:41,347 [Cole laughs] Like what? 180 00:09:41,414 --> 00:09:43,549 Like what did Dominik do to compare himself to Gandhi? 181 00:09:43,616 --> 00:09:44,684 Come on. 182 00:09:44,750 --> 00:09:46,519 -He turned his back on his father. -[crowd booing] 183 00:09:46,586 --> 00:09:48,554 Well, actually, he's a follower, not a leader. 184 00:09:48,621 --> 00:09:50,256 -But-- -[JBL] He had to serve hard time. 185 00:09:50,323 --> 00:09:51,724 Will you talk about the match? 186 00:09:51,791 --> 00:09:54,226 We got two of the greatest luchadors ever in the match! 187 00:09:55,194 --> 00:09:59,665 [Patrick] So far, Santos Escobar just having his way with Dragon Lee. 188 00:09:59,732 --> 00:10:01,934 This to qualify. Dragon Lee kicking out. 189 00:10:02,001 --> 00:10:04,904 [Cole] Well, Santos Escobar, who's completely changed his ways. 190 00:10:04,971 --> 00:10:07,139 [JBL] Perceptive. Completely perceptive. 191 00:10:07,206 --> 00:10:09,008 He saw through Rey Mysterio. He-- 192 00:10:09,075 --> 00:10:12,078 [Escobar speaking in Spanish] 193 00:10:12,144 --> 00:10:15,181 Yo soy el futuro de la lucha libre. 194 00:10:15,247 --> 00:10:16,182 No tú. 195 00:10:17,350 --> 00:10:18,551 [JBL] How great is that? 196 00:10:18,617 --> 00:10:20,720 He's beating him up and he's doing commentary in Spanish. 197 00:10:20,786 --> 00:10:23,656 [Patrick] JBL, you haven't got a Scooby-Doo what he was saying. 198 00:10:23,723 --> 00:10:25,691 [JBL] What in the world are you talking about? 199 00:10:25,758 --> 00:10:28,894 You know what, Saint Patrick should have left with the snakes 200 00:10:28,961 --> 00:10:30,296 and got rid of the Irish. 201 00:10:30,363 --> 00:10:31,931 [Patrick laughs] 202 00:10:31,998 --> 00:10:33,432 [Patrick] Oh, Dragon Lee. 203 00:10:33,499 --> 00:10:34,900 Santos to the outside. 204 00:10:34,967 --> 00:10:38,637 This is a rivalry between two Mexican compatriots. 205 00:10:40,239 --> 00:10:41,140 Oh! 206 00:10:41,207 --> 00:10:42,575 [Cole] Dragon Lee… Uh-oh. Caught. 207 00:10:42,641 --> 00:10:43,776 Oh! 208 00:10:44,777 --> 00:10:45,845 [JBL] That hurt. 209 00:10:45,911 --> 00:10:47,079 [Patrick] Who's gonna qualify 210 00:10:47,146 --> 00:10:49,615 here in the United States Championship Tournament? 211 00:10:50,282 --> 00:10:52,284 [crowd booing] 212 00:10:54,687 --> 00:10:55,688 Very welcome back, folks. 213 00:10:55,755 --> 00:10:58,724 It's round one in the United States Championship Tournament. 214 00:10:58,791 --> 00:11:01,527 Santos Escobar, Dragon Lee, 215 00:11:01,594 --> 00:11:04,463 huge stakes here tonight to kick off Friday Night SmackDown 216 00:11:04,530 --> 00:11:07,133 on a special night, Tribute to the Troops. 217 00:11:07,199 --> 00:11:09,502 Our 21st annual Tribute to the Troops 218 00:11:09,568 --> 00:11:11,771 with JBL, delighted to be joining us here on commentary. 219 00:11:11,837 --> 00:11:13,572 We're delighted to have you, I should say. 220 00:11:13,639 --> 00:11:15,107 [JBL] I'm glad to be here with Michael, 221 00:11:15,174 --> 00:11:16,876 glad to be here for Tribute to the Troops. 222 00:11:16,942 --> 00:11:19,211 And you, Fitzpatrick, I'm good to see you as well. 223 00:11:19,278 --> 00:11:21,313 [Cole] Nonetheless, Dominik is also here at ringside. 224 00:11:21,380 --> 00:11:23,382 -Mysterio-- -[JBL] Oh, it's so good to see Dom. 225 00:11:23,449 --> 00:11:25,351 [Cole] North American Champion takes on Dragon Lee 226 00:11:25,418 --> 00:11:28,487 tomorrow night on Peacock at NXT Deadline. 227 00:11:28,554 --> 00:11:30,056 [Patrick] Yes. Dragon Lee called it 228 00:11:30,122 --> 00:11:32,958 the biggest 24 hours of his life earlier on tonight, 229 00:11:33,025 --> 00:11:37,763 knowing Rey Mysterio will be by his side tomorrow night. 230 00:11:37,830 --> 00:11:39,298 [Cole] Rey Mysterio obviously 231 00:11:39,365 --> 00:11:41,300 had knee surgery just a couple of weeks ago, 232 00:11:41,367 --> 00:11:42,702 thanks to an attack by Escobar. 233 00:11:42,768 --> 00:11:43,969 You know, John, at one point-- 234 00:11:44,036 --> 00:11:46,105 [Patrick] Cover here for Dragon Lee. 235 00:11:46,172 --> 00:11:47,206 Can he get it? Oh! 236 00:11:47,273 --> 00:11:51,444 [Cole] Rey Mysterio called Dragon Lee the future of lucha libre. 237 00:11:51,510 --> 00:11:53,279 [JBL] Rey certainly knows what he's talking about. 238 00:11:53,345 --> 00:11:54,947 Dragon Lee has all the talent in the world. 239 00:11:55,014 --> 00:11:56,749 You know, he's got a huge weekend ahead of him, 240 00:11:56,816 --> 00:11:59,452 including tomorrow night with NXT. 241 00:11:59,518 --> 00:12:01,654 Look, Rey Mysterio, I take a lot away from him. 242 00:12:01,721 --> 00:12:02,688 He's a deadbeat dad. 243 00:12:02,755 --> 00:12:05,691 He's a horrible human being, but he is one of the greatest luchadors, 244 00:12:05,758 --> 00:12:08,661 one of the greatest sports entertainers of all time. 245 00:12:08,728 --> 00:12:11,897 All due respect to El Santo, all due respect to Mil Máscaras, 246 00:12:11,964 --> 00:12:14,600 Rey Mysterio is the greatest masked wrestler of all time. 247 00:12:14,667 --> 00:12:17,236 [Cole] He's not talking about you, Dominik. 248 00:12:17,303 --> 00:12:18,204 He's not. 249 00:12:19,505 --> 00:12:21,407 -Oh! -[JBL] Oh-ho! 250 00:12:21,474 --> 00:12:22,475 [JBL laughs] 251 00:12:23,476 --> 00:12:25,845 [Patrick] Escobar quickly in to put away. 252 00:12:25,911 --> 00:12:27,480 Dragon Lee, still alive. 253 00:12:27,546 --> 00:12:29,014 [JBL] Yeah. I learned one thing wrestling 254 00:12:29,081 --> 00:12:31,917 down in Mexico back in 1992 and 1993. 255 00:12:31,984 --> 00:12:33,786 To stop all this luchador stuff… 256 00:12:33,853 --> 00:12:34,887 -[Cole] Boom! -[Patrick] Bam! 257 00:12:34,954 --> 00:12:37,089 [JBL] …you just kick 'em in the head real hard. 258 00:12:37,156 --> 00:12:38,757 [Cole] You were once the Mexican Champion. 259 00:12:38,824 --> 00:12:39,959 [JBL] I was indeed. 260 00:12:40,993 --> 00:12:42,728 [Patrick] Wearing the cowboy hat. 261 00:12:42,795 --> 00:12:44,597 [JBL] Of course I was wearing the cowboy hat. 262 00:12:46,832 --> 00:12:49,802 [Patrick] Oh no, this could spell trouble for Dragon Lee. 263 00:12:49,869 --> 00:12:50,703 [Escobar whistles] 264 00:12:50,770 --> 00:12:53,672 Escobar looking to put him away with the Phantom Driver. But hang on. 265 00:12:53,739 --> 00:12:56,242 Dragon Lee now turned has it around, and Escobar out just in time. 266 00:12:56,308 --> 00:12:59,111 [Cole] Dominik was supposed to face Wes Lee tomorrow night. 267 00:12:59,178 --> 00:13:03,582 Lee needs back surgery, so Dragon Lee replaces him in the matchup. 268 00:13:05,251 --> 00:13:06,619 Oh! 269 00:13:06,685 --> 00:13:08,454 [Patrick] Incredible from Dragon Lee. 270 00:13:08,521 --> 00:13:09,555 Can he do it? 271 00:13:09,622 --> 00:13:11,657 Escobar somehow. 272 00:13:11,724 --> 00:13:14,827 [Cole] Dragon Lee showing some power into that sit-out powerbomb there. 273 00:13:14,894 --> 00:13:16,829 [JBL] It's a huge weekend for Dragon Lee. 274 00:13:16,896 --> 00:13:18,664 This totally transforms his life. 275 00:13:18,731 --> 00:13:21,066 [Patrick] Got to wonder about Santos Escobar, though, fellas. 276 00:13:21,133 --> 00:13:22,635 He's already lost the plot. 277 00:13:22,701 --> 00:13:24,136 He's off the rails right now, Cole. 278 00:13:24,203 --> 00:13:26,005 What happens if he's unsuccessful here? 279 00:13:27,173 --> 00:13:30,109 [Cole] Santos Escobar will complain about it, I'm sure. 280 00:13:30,176 --> 00:13:32,211 Now Dragon Lee right in front of Dominik. 281 00:13:32,278 --> 00:13:34,146 [referee] One! Back up, Dom. 282 00:13:35,514 --> 00:13:36,649 Two! 283 00:13:38,884 --> 00:13:40,519 [Patrick] "See you tomorrow night." 284 00:13:40,586 --> 00:13:41,587 [referee] Three! 285 00:13:41,654 --> 00:13:43,355 [Patrick] The message from Dragon Lee. 286 00:13:43,422 --> 00:13:47,760 What a night it promises to be at NXT Deadline tomorrow evening. 287 00:13:50,563 --> 00:13:52,631 Dragon Lee, the rapid rise continues. 288 00:13:52,698 --> 00:13:54,800 Escobar looking to thwart that momentum. 289 00:13:57,303 --> 00:13:59,605 [Cole] These two met back at Survivor Series. 290 00:13:59,672 --> 00:14:01,240 -Escobar-- -[Patrick] Oh no! 291 00:14:01,307 --> 00:14:03,108 -Will this do it… -[JBL] Phantom Driver. 292 00:14:03,175 --> 00:14:04,310 [Patrick] …for Santos Escobar? 293 00:14:04,376 --> 00:14:06,111 -[JBL] Ball game. -[Patrick] He's qualified. 294 00:14:06,178 --> 00:14:07,813 ["Legacy of the Ghost" playing] 295 00:14:07,880 --> 00:14:12,685 [Rome] Here is your winner, Santos Escobar. 296 00:14:12,751 --> 00:14:14,420 [JBL] What were you saying there, Keith? 297 00:14:14,486 --> 00:14:16,755 What were you saying about Santos? 298 00:14:16,822 --> 00:14:18,424 [Patrick] Second time's a charm. 299 00:14:18,490 --> 00:14:22,027 [JBL] All hail the Emperor of Lucha Libre! 300 00:14:22,094 --> 00:14:23,529 [Cole] Here's the updated brackets now. 301 00:14:23,596 --> 00:14:27,766 Escobar advances into the, uh, semifinals. 302 00:14:27,833 --> 00:14:30,936 He'll take on the winner of the Bobby Lashley-Karrion Kross match, 303 00:14:31,003 --> 00:14:34,840 which takes place later tonight here on Friday Night SmackDown. 304 00:14:36,976 --> 00:14:38,677 [Patrick] Here, making his way… 305 00:14:40,880 --> 00:14:44,617 inside the ring is the NXT North American Champion, 306 00:14:44,683 --> 00:14:45,751 Dominik Mysterio. 307 00:14:47,853 --> 00:14:49,655 [Cole] Dominik defends the championship. 308 00:14:49,722 --> 00:14:51,490 -[music ends] -[crowd boos] 309 00:14:51,557 --> 00:14:53,058 [Cole] Oh, that's-that's pleasant. 310 00:14:53,125 --> 00:14:55,561 -[Patrick] Come on. -[Cole] This kid is a lowlife. 311 00:14:55,628 --> 00:14:59,465 He obviously didn't take any of the, uh, the life advice 312 00:14:59,531 --> 00:15:01,367 that his dad Rey Mysterio gave him. 313 00:15:01,433 --> 00:15:04,436 [crowd boos] 314 00:15:06,071 --> 00:15:07,806 [Patrick] Shocking from Dominik Mysterio. 315 00:15:08,474 --> 00:15:11,644 Well, last week, folks, an epic ending to Friday Night SmackDown, 316 00:15:11,710 --> 00:15:13,445 a battle of the GMs looking 317 00:15:13,512 --> 00:15:15,080 for the signature of the returning 318 00:15:15,147 --> 00:15:16,548 -Apex Predator. -I'm the one 319 00:15:16,615 --> 00:15:18,617 that's gonna carry on all of lucha libre. 320 00:15:21,020 --> 00:15:25,624 [announcer] Tonight's Highlight of the Night is sponsored by WWE 2K23. 321 00:15:25,691 --> 00:15:28,994 [upbeat music playing] 322 00:15:29,929 --> 00:15:32,064 [dramatic music playing] 323 00:15:32,131 --> 00:15:33,565 Ladies and gentlemen, 324 00:15:33,632 --> 00:15:37,136 welcome back to SmackDown, 325 00:15:37,202 --> 00:15:42,341 "The Viper," Randy Orton! 326 00:15:42,408 --> 00:15:45,144 ♪ I hear voices in my head ♪ 327 00:15:45,210 --> 00:15:47,446 ♪ They counsel me, they understand ♪ 328 00:15:47,513 --> 00:15:49,415 -♪ They talk to me ♪ -[wild cheering] 329 00:15:49,481 --> 00:15:53,319 [Patrick] What an ovation for the 14-time World Champion! 330 00:15:53,385 --> 00:15:55,754 Where will Randy Orton be headed? 331 00:15:55,821 --> 00:15:58,891 Monday Night Raw or Friday Night SmackDown? 332 00:15:58,958 --> 00:16:01,160 [Pearce] You are a Monday night legend. 333 00:16:01,226 --> 00:16:02,394 [tense music playing] 334 00:16:02,461 --> 00:16:03,862 You belong on Raw. 335 00:16:03,929 --> 00:16:05,698 Put your name on this contract 336 00:16:05,764 --> 00:16:09,802 and I will give you Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship. 337 00:16:09,868 --> 00:16:11,637 [crowd cheers] 338 00:16:11,704 --> 00:16:12,805 [Aldis] Randy… 339 00:16:14,173 --> 00:16:15,407 you sign with SmackDown… 340 00:16:17,076 --> 00:16:21,113 and I can give you the guys that took you out. 341 00:16:22,881 --> 00:16:26,485 [Cole] The Bloodline. Wreckage of humanity. 342 00:16:26,552 --> 00:16:29,488 [yelling] 343 00:16:29,555 --> 00:16:31,390 [tense music continues] 344 00:16:36,829 --> 00:16:38,530 [music fades] 345 00:16:38,597 --> 00:16:40,699 [Heyman] Ladies and gentlemen. 346 00:16:40,766 --> 00:16:42,601 [crowd boos] 347 00:16:42,668 --> 00:16:48,707 There will be no decision made by Randy Orton 348 00:16:48,774 --> 00:16:51,110 because The Bloodline 349 00:16:52,411 --> 00:16:58,083 is going to make your decision for you. 350 00:17:00,652 --> 00:17:03,822 [Cole] And here goes Randy Orton after Uso and Sikoa. 351 00:17:03,889 --> 00:17:08,594 [Graves] Falling victim to the Enforcer and the Underboss of The Bloodline. 352 00:17:08,660 --> 00:17:09,595 ♪ LA ♪ 353 00:17:09,661 --> 00:17:11,096 [crowd cheers] 354 00:17:11,163 --> 00:17:13,265 [Graves] Someone else who's had a few issues 355 00:17:13,332 --> 00:17:14,767 with The Bloodline lately. 356 00:17:14,833 --> 00:17:18,270 [Patrick] LA Knight taking the fight to The Bloodline! 357 00:17:18,337 --> 00:17:20,105 [bright music playing] 358 00:17:20,172 --> 00:17:21,940 [Cole] Vintage Orton! 359 00:17:27,679 --> 00:17:29,782 RKO! 360 00:17:32,584 --> 00:17:34,253 [music softens] 361 00:17:34,319 --> 00:17:35,654 [Patrick] What's Orton's decision? 362 00:17:41,393 --> 00:17:42,461 [Graves] Yes! 363 00:17:42,528 --> 00:17:43,629 -[crowd cheers] -[Heyman] No! 364 00:17:43,695 --> 00:17:45,464 [dramatic music playing] 365 00:17:46,865 --> 00:17:47,966 [Orton] Hey, Paul. 366 00:17:49,368 --> 00:17:51,236 You can call Roman Reigns… 367 00:17:52,471 --> 00:17:53,572 and you can tell him 368 00:17:54,640 --> 00:17:56,241 Daddy's back. 369 00:17:56,308 --> 00:17:57,910 [crowd cheers] 370 00:17:57,976 --> 00:18:00,412 [Graves] It is official. 371 00:18:00,479 --> 00:18:05,084 The Viper is coming back to SmackDown. 372 00:18:05,818 --> 00:18:07,586 [Cole] What a coup by Nick Aldis! 373 00:18:11,356 --> 00:18:12,925 [Graves] Oh! [laughs] 374 00:18:12,991 --> 00:18:15,928 [Patrick] Randy Orton is SmackDown's own! 375 00:18:15,994 --> 00:18:19,264 Call Roman Reigns. 376 00:18:19,331 --> 00:18:21,967 [crowd cheers] 377 00:18:29,508 --> 00:18:30,843 [clears throat] 378 00:18:30,909 --> 00:18:32,511 [crowd cheers] 379 00:18:32,578 --> 00:18:34,513 -For the fine. -Thank you. 380 00:18:34,580 --> 00:18:37,049 Now, there's something else I want to talk to you about. 381 00:18:37,116 --> 00:18:40,853 I found out today, upon getting to the venue for SmackDown tonight, 382 00:18:40,919 --> 00:18:45,591 that you've got me teaming with LA Knight against Jimmy and Solo. 383 00:18:45,657 --> 00:18:46,725 Why? 384 00:18:46,792 --> 00:18:48,660 Oh, I saw LA Knight make the save last week… 385 00:18:48,727 --> 00:18:51,029 Wait a minute. Save? Save? I… 386 00:18:51,096 --> 00:18:52,297 I didn't need saving. 387 00:18:53,665 --> 00:18:56,301 I don't even know who LA Knight is until last week. 388 00:18:56,368 --> 00:18:59,104 And you got me teaming with the guy? I gotta trust this guy 389 00:18:59,171 --> 00:19:01,440 that I just found out who the hell he was last week? 390 00:19:01,507 --> 00:19:03,876 I understand. You don't know LA Knight. 391 00:19:03,942 --> 00:19:07,513 All you need to know is that you want The Bloodline, 392 00:19:07,579 --> 00:19:09,314 and he wants The Bloodline. 393 00:19:09,381 --> 00:19:10,849 And I want to see that match. 394 00:19:10,916 --> 00:19:13,018 So do the fans. I can't wait. 395 00:19:16,088 --> 00:19:17,589 Hey, uh, Randy… 396 00:19:18,557 --> 00:19:19,825 the fine was $50,000. 397 00:19:19,892 --> 00:19:21,193 This is $100,000. 398 00:19:21,260 --> 00:19:23,095 Oh, that's for next time. 399 00:19:26,331 --> 00:19:28,033 ♪ I ain't talking politics ♪ 400 00:19:28,100 --> 00:19:28,934 [JBL laughing] 401 00:19:29,001 --> 00:19:32,171 [Patrick] Little warning shot there to Nick Aldis. And look who's here. 402 00:19:32,237 --> 00:19:34,873 Cody Rhodes told me earlier he couldn't be prouder 403 00:19:34,940 --> 00:19:36,975 to be here for Tribute to the Troops. 404 00:19:37,042 --> 00:19:40,412 The American Nightmare is up next live on SmackDown. 405 00:19:40,479 --> 00:19:42,381 ["red" by HARDY playing] 406 00:19:44,116 --> 00:19:48,554 ♪ These will be the days to remember ♪ 407 00:19:48,620 --> 00:19:51,456 ♪ The way I, the way I used to know ♪ 408 00:19:51,523 --> 00:19:55,928 ♪ These will be the days to remember ♪ 409 00:19:55,994 --> 00:19:58,630 ♪ The way I, the way I used to go ♪ 410 00:19:58,697 --> 00:20:00,032 ♪ Oh ♪ 411 00:20:00,098 --> 00:20:02,901 ["Days to Remember" by Hearts On The Run playing] 412 00:20:02,968 --> 00:20:05,971 [vocalizing continues] 413 00:20:14,079 --> 00:20:17,349 ♪ I'm afraid to dream about the future ♪ 414 00:20:17,416 --> 00:20:20,986 ♪ The past is burnt into my memories ♪ 415 00:20:21,053 --> 00:20:25,023 ♪ I always hoped we'd find A way to rewind ♪ 416 00:20:25,090 --> 00:20:28,694 ♪ And take it back To how things used to be ♪ 417 00:20:28,760 --> 00:20:30,229 ♪ My father told me ♪ 418 00:20:30,295 --> 00:20:32,965 ♪ "Son, good fortune Is not something that you…" ♪ 419 00:20:33,031 --> 00:20:34,666 ♪ I ain't talking politics ♪ 420 00:20:34,733 --> 00:20:38,170 [Patrick] Well, folks, for Charlotte Flair, the mission is clear. 421 00:20:38,236 --> 00:20:41,073 Tear through Damage CTRL and earn an opportunity 422 00:20:41,139 --> 00:20:42,941 down the line against Iyo Sky. 423 00:20:43,008 --> 00:20:47,245 Tonight, Flair must get by The Empress of Tomorrow, Asuka, 424 00:20:47,312 --> 00:20:51,416 her greatest rival, renewed this evening live on SmackDown. 425 00:20:53,418 --> 00:20:55,988 ["Kingdom" by Downstait playing] 426 00:20:56,054 --> 00:21:00,192 [Rhodes] Wrestling has more than one royal family. 427 00:21:01,460 --> 00:21:04,329 [wild cheering] 428 00:21:14,640 --> 00:21:15,774 [fireworks] 429 00:21:15,841 --> 00:21:18,210 ♪ Adrenaline in my soul ♪ 430 00:21:18,277 --> 00:21:21,179 ♪ Every thought out of control ♪ 431 00:21:21,246 --> 00:21:25,517 ♪ Do it all to get them off their feet ♪ 432 00:21:27,319 --> 00:21:30,122 ♪ Crowd is here, about to blow ♪ 433 00:21:30,188 --> 00:21:33,158 ♪ Waitin' for me to start the show ♪ 434 00:21:33,225 --> 00:21:37,296 ♪ Out the curtain, lights go up I'm home ♪ 435 00:21:37,362 --> 00:21:39,031 [crowd] ♪ Whoa! ♪ 436 00:21:39,631 --> 00:21:40,999 [fireworks] 437 00:21:41,066 --> 00:21:46,004 ♪ And my father said when I was younger ♪ 438 00:21:46,705 --> 00:21:49,107 [Rome] Ladies and gentlemen, 439 00:21:49,174 --> 00:21:51,743 please welcome 440 00:21:51,810 --> 00:21:55,514 "The American Nightmare" 441 00:21:55,580 --> 00:22:00,152 Cody Rhodes. 442 00:22:00,218 --> 00:22:03,488 [Patrick] Cody Rhodes, fellas, has been buzzing all day, 443 00:22:03,555 --> 00:22:07,826 absolutely delighted to be here tonight for Tribute to the Troops. 444 00:22:07,893 --> 00:22:12,597 He said a nod to his father-in-law, Otis Reed, of the 24th Infantry. 445 00:22:12,664 --> 00:22:15,067 Cody thrilled to be here tonight. 446 00:22:15,133 --> 00:22:17,969 ♪ Lights go down, I'm ready now ♪ 447 00:22:18,036 --> 00:22:21,039 ♪ Tear this roof off for the town ♪ 448 00:22:21,106 --> 00:22:25,043 ♪ Gonna give 'em what they came to see ♪ 449 00:22:27,145 --> 00:22:29,981 ♪ Hear the crowd on their toes ♪ 450 00:22:30,048 --> 00:22:32,684 ♪ Ready for me to start the show ♪ 451 00:22:32,751 --> 00:22:37,622 ♪ Out the curtain, lights go up I'm home ♪ 452 00:22:37,689 --> 00:22:39,958 [crowd] ♪ Whoa! ♪ 453 00:22:40,025 --> 00:22:42,094 ♪ And my father said ♪ 454 00:22:42,160 --> 00:22:43,795 [JBL] What an ovation! 455 00:22:43,862 --> 00:22:46,164 ♪ When I was younger ♪ 456 00:22:46,231 --> 00:22:49,601 ♪ Hard times breed better men ♪ 457 00:22:49,668 --> 00:22:51,470 ♪ Better men! ♪ 458 00:22:51,536 --> 00:22:54,573 ♪ You took it all away I give it all away ♪ 459 00:22:54,639 --> 00:22:56,308 [music fades] 460 00:22:56,375 --> 00:22:59,478 [crowd chants "Cody"] 461 00:23:06,284 --> 00:23:07,452 Yeah! 462 00:23:12,858 --> 00:23:15,861 [crowd cheers] 463 00:23:22,801 --> 00:23:23,802 So… 464 00:23:25,670 --> 00:23:26,872 Providence. 465 00:23:26,938 --> 00:23:29,708 [crowd cheers] 466 00:23:32,410 --> 00:23:34,079 What do you want to talk about? 467 00:23:34,146 --> 00:23:36,915 [crowd cheers] 468 00:23:38,417 --> 00:23:40,318 I know what we should talk about. 469 00:23:40,385 --> 00:23:44,956 Tonight is a special night, which is why I asked to be here. 470 00:23:45,023 --> 00:23:48,960 Not only is it Friday Night SmackDown, tonight… 471 00:23:50,028 --> 00:23:53,465 is WWE's Tribute to the Troops. 472 00:23:53,532 --> 00:23:56,668 [crowd cheers] 473 00:24:01,973 --> 00:24:04,976 [crowd chants "USA"] 474 00:24:11,516 --> 00:24:14,152 I'm very proud to be part of this team 475 00:24:14,219 --> 00:24:15,654 carrying on this tradition. 476 00:24:15,720 --> 00:24:19,324 This is now its 21st year. 477 00:24:19,391 --> 00:24:24,229 On behalf of all of us at WWE, 478 00:24:24,296 --> 00:24:26,331 we would like to say thanks 479 00:24:26,398 --> 00:24:30,535 to our servicemen and women in attendance here tonight. 480 00:24:30,602 --> 00:24:33,138 [crowd cheers] 481 00:24:38,276 --> 00:24:39,811 And, of course, 482 00:24:39,878 --> 00:24:42,314 for all those at home watching around the world. 483 00:24:42,380 --> 00:24:46,585 Now, let us take a look at the history of this great tradition. 484 00:24:50,522 --> 00:24:52,924 [Cena] My passion for the armed forces is no secret. 485 00:24:54,159 --> 00:24:56,127 From the dog tags I wear into the ring, 486 00:24:56,194 --> 00:24:59,664 to the salute I give every single night 487 00:24:59,731 --> 00:25:03,068 for the admiration of every man and woman serving this country. 488 00:25:04,069 --> 00:25:06,705 The reason why we're over here is to let those troops know 489 00:25:06,771 --> 00:25:08,440 that we care about everything that they do. 490 00:25:08,506 --> 00:25:11,109 [upbeat music playing] 491 00:25:11,176 --> 00:25:13,545 The whole Tribute to the Troops experience is always wonderful. 492 00:25:13,612 --> 00:25:15,247 It means a lot to me and I just hope it means 493 00:25:15,313 --> 00:25:17,716 as much to the men and women of the armed services as it does to me. 494 00:25:17,782 --> 00:25:19,084 These are my heroes. 495 00:25:19,150 --> 00:25:21,186 Ah, look at you! 496 00:25:21,253 --> 00:25:22,621 Welcome, WWE Raw. 497 00:25:24,756 --> 00:25:27,359 [Cena] Meeting all the soldiers, telling them how thankful 498 00:25:27,425 --> 00:25:29,160 we are for what they're doing over here. 499 00:25:29,227 --> 00:25:30,595 That's priceless. 500 00:25:31,596 --> 00:25:33,398 You can't see me! 501 00:25:33,465 --> 00:25:35,834 We just want to let them know that we love them, you know? 502 00:25:37,535 --> 00:25:40,906 The American soldier is important to defend our way of life. 503 00:25:40,972 --> 00:25:42,607 The concept of democracy. 504 00:25:42,674 --> 00:25:44,009 The concept of freedom. 505 00:25:44,843 --> 00:25:47,279 Everything we've worked so hard 506 00:25:47,345 --> 00:25:49,948 to make the United States what the United States is. 507 00:25:50,015 --> 00:25:52,284 It is the greatest country in the world, 508 00:25:52,350 --> 00:25:54,853 and it would not be so without the American soldier. 509 00:25:54,920 --> 00:25:57,455 I am surrounded by a group of heroes. 510 00:25:57,522 --> 00:26:01,860 I am surrounded by the most elite fighting force on this Earth. 511 00:26:04,329 --> 00:26:07,599 It is you that protect the freedoms of the flag that I live under. 512 00:26:08,233 --> 00:26:10,235 Thank you for what you do. 513 00:26:12,904 --> 00:26:15,907 [crowd cheers] 514 00:26:20,345 --> 00:26:23,381 [crowd chants "USA"] 515 00:26:31,523 --> 00:26:36,094 The American Nightmare can stand in the spotlight in the American dream, 516 00:26:36,161 --> 00:26:39,898 can be resolute throughout this world because of your service. 517 00:26:39,965 --> 00:26:42,867 Thank you all very, very much. 518 00:26:43,501 --> 00:26:48,073 And before I go, it is my privilege to do one more thing. 519 00:26:48,139 --> 00:26:53,378 Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome, from Fort Myer, Virginia, 520 00:26:53,445 --> 00:26:56,114 the United States Army Drill Team. 521 00:26:56,181 --> 00:26:59,184 [crowd cheers] 522 00:27:04,589 --> 00:27:05,857 Ready, step. 523 00:27:19,537 --> 00:27:22,540 [crowd cheers] 524 00:27:38,490 --> 00:27:40,692 [crowd cheers] 525 00:28:08,820 --> 00:28:12,624 ♪ I ain't talking politics I'm talking small town ♪ 526 00:28:12,691 --> 00:28:14,693 ♪ And if you're from one… ♪ 527 00:28:14,759 --> 00:28:18,129 [Cole] We are so honored to have the United States Army Drill Team 528 00:28:18,196 --> 00:28:22,400 as part of the 21st annual Tribute to the Troops. 529 00:28:22,467 --> 00:28:25,737 And it's only appropriate that our guest tonight 530 00:28:25,804 --> 00:28:28,706 would be the man who calls America's Game, 531 00:28:28,773 --> 00:28:32,210 the Army-Navy football game tomorrow afternoon on CBS, 532 00:28:32,277 --> 00:28:35,513 none other than the great Brad Nessler. Welcome, Brad. 533 00:28:35,580 --> 00:28:37,415 Michael, thank you so much for having me. 534 00:28:37,482 --> 00:28:39,717 What you guys have done over the years 535 00:28:39,784 --> 00:28:41,453 for Tribute to the Troops, whether… 536 00:28:41,519 --> 00:28:44,456 whether it be at home or abroad, has been fantastic. 537 00:28:44,522 --> 00:28:47,058 I mean, you guys are like the Bob Hope of our generation. 538 00:28:47,125 --> 00:28:49,561 Some of the younger guys are gonna have to Google that, right, Kevin? 539 00:28:49,627 --> 00:28:52,731 Well, JBL's as old as Bob Hope, nonetheless. 540 00:28:52,797 --> 00:28:54,999 This is like cross-off-the-bucket-list for me to be able 541 00:28:55,066 --> 00:28:57,102 -to call a match with Brad Nessler. -Oh my goodness. 542 00:28:57,168 --> 00:28:59,204 Brad and Gary Danielson are the best team in football 543 00:28:59,270 --> 00:29:00,672 -the last 20 years. -Oh, thanks, guys. 544 00:29:00,739 --> 00:29:01,906 What an honor it is to have you! 545 00:29:01,973 --> 00:29:03,608 What an honor it must be for you tomorrow 546 00:29:03,675 --> 00:29:06,044 to be calling a game where every player on the field 547 00:29:06,111 --> 00:29:08,046 would die for the freedom of those in the stands? 548 00:29:08,113 --> 00:29:09,447 Isn't that exactly what it's about? 549 00:29:09,514 --> 00:29:11,750 It's like more than a football game, JBL. It's… 550 00:29:11,816 --> 00:29:16,521 These guys are not worried about the NFL or NIL or transfer portal. 551 00:29:16,588 --> 00:29:18,423 You know, their next portal might be in a submarine. 552 00:29:18,490 --> 00:29:22,360 I mean, it's so much more to those guys than just a football game. 553 00:29:22,427 --> 00:29:25,230 But for that three hours, it's a football game. 554 00:29:25,296 --> 00:29:29,667 And it's like when you played, man, it was smash-mouth, and every yard… 555 00:29:29,734 --> 00:29:32,303 We go by blades of grass. We don't even talk about yards, 556 00:29:32,370 --> 00:29:33,938 you know, when those two teams get together. 557 00:29:34,005 --> 00:29:35,907 Yeah, the over-under usually is around 14. 558 00:29:35,974 --> 00:29:37,242 Exactly. Yeah, no doubt. 559 00:29:37,308 --> 00:29:40,812 And it's tomorrow afternoon, Army-Navy, Brad will be on the call. 560 00:29:40,879 --> 00:29:42,514 You want to stick around and call some action? 561 00:29:42,580 --> 00:29:43,915 -Yeah, can I? -Yeah, of course. 562 00:29:43,982 --> 00:29:45,083 [Nessler] That'd be awesome. 563 00:29:45,150 --> 00:29:47,919 ["All Mighty" playing] 564 00:30:06,871 --> 00:30:07,939 [fireworks] 565 00:30:13,211 --> 00:30:14,279 [bell rings] 566 00:30:14,345 --> 00:30:18,116 [Rome] The following contest is a first-round match 567 00:30:18,183 --> 00:30:24,122 in the United States Championship Tournament. 568 00:30:24,189 --> 00:30:25,557 Introducing first, 569 00:30:25,623 --> 00:30:30,895 he was part of the Army's World Class Athlete Program, 570 00:30:30,962 --> 00:30:34,999 former U.S. Army Sergeant, 571 00:30:35,066 --> 00:30:39,771 "The All Mighty" 572 00:30:39,838 --> 00:30:44,676 Bobby Lashley! 573 00:30:49,781 --> 00:30:51,883 [fireworks] 574 00:30:51,950 --> 00:30:53,685 [Patrick] Saluting the crowd here tonight, 575 00:30:53,751 --> 00:30:56,387 Bobby Lashley proud to be competing tonight 576 00:30:56,454 --> 00:30:58,489 as a U.S. Army veteran. 577 00:31:00,859 --> 00:31:03,461 Tribute to the Troops holds a special place in my heart 578 00:31:03,528 --> 00:31:07,031 because my father served in the Army for 26 years. 579 00:31:08,066 --> 00:31:09,834 I then followed his footsteps into the Army, 580 00:31:09,901 --> 00:31:12,337 and I learned about discipline and respect 581 00:31:12,403 --> 00:31:15,506 and what it truly means to fight for something bigger than yourself. 582 00:31:17,008 --> 00:31:19,110 To all the troops, 583 00:31:19,177 --> 00:31:22,547 thank you for your service and God bless America. 584 00:31:25,950 --> 00:31:27,352 [Patrick] Well said, Bobby. 585 00:31:27,418 --> 00:31:31,055 It is business time for "The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley. 586 00:31:31,122 --> 00:31:34,592 Earlier we saw Santos Escobar qualify for the next round. 587 00:31:34,659 --> 00:31:36,427 Who will Escobar face? 588 00:31:36,494 --> 00:31:39,697 Will it be Bobby Lashley or Karrion Kross? 589 00:31:39,764 --> 00:31:43,167 Round one of the U.S. Championship continues next. 590 00:31:43,234 --> 00:31:46,004 [Cole] Brad Nessler is gonna stick around and call the match with us, guys. 591 00:31:46,070 --> 00:31:47,972 -[Nessler] Looking forward to it. -[JBL] Awesome. 592 00:31:52,110 --> 00:31:53,278 [Patrick] Friday Night SmackDown 593 00:31:53,344 --> 00:31:56,681 is sponsored by Progressive's Keys to Progress Program, 594 00:31:56,748 --> 00:31:59,817 gifting cars to veterans since 2013. 595 00:31:59,884 --> 00:32:01,753 ["red" by HARDY plays] 596 00:32:01,819 --> 00:32:04,622 [Cole] And this is our 21st annual Tribute to the Troops 597 00:32:04,689 --> 00:32:08,459 as we honor all those fighting for our freedoms around the world, 598 00:32:08,526 --> 00:32:12,697 including our own Marine Corps veteran, Montez Ford. 599 00:32:15,967 --> 00:32:17,769 What is happening, WWE Universe? 600 00:32:17,835 --> 00:32:21,406 This is Montez Ford, one half of the illustrious Street Profits. 601 00:32:21,472 --> 00:32:22,573 And I was attached 602 00:32:22,640 --> 00:32:26,811 to the United States Marine Corps from 2008 to 2012. 603 00:32:26,878 --> 00:32:28,813 I joined right after high school, 604 00:32:28,880 --> 00:32:31,949 and I'm so glad and honored to serve this great country 605 00:32:32,016 --> 00:32:36,187 and to use every single thing that the service has taught me 606 00:32:36,254 --> 00:32:40,224 to give you the man and the WWE Superstar that you see today. 607 00:32:40,291 --> 00:32:42,193 I just say thank you to all the troops. 608 00:32:42,260 --> 00:32:44,562 God bless everyone and happy holidays. 609 00:32:47,065 --> 00:32:49,934 [Patrick] From our troops in attendance here tonight in Providence, Rhode Island, 610 00:32:50,001 --> 00:32:52,537 they've been chanting "CM Punk" all night 611 00:32:52,603 --> 00:32:54,372 and they will get their wish. 612 00:32:54,439 --> 00:32:57,775 CM Punk is back on SmackDown live tonight. 613 00:32:58,309 --> 00:33:00,845 ♪ I know your anger ♪ 614 00:33:00,912 --> 00:33:02,780 ♪ I know your dreams ♪ 615 00:33:02,847 --> 00:33:05,850 ["Dead Silent" playing] 616 00:33:21,666 --> 00:33:26,704 [Rome] And his opponent, accompanied by Scarlett, from Sin City, 617 00:33:26,771 --> 00:33:31,309 weighing in at 265 pounds, 618 00:33:31,376 --> 00:33:35,146 Karrion Kross! 619 00:33:35,213 --> 00:33:39,617 [Patrick] Well, the methodical, calculated, and cold-blooded Karrion Kross 620 00:33:39,684 --> 00:33:42,220 has been waiting for his opportunity to pounce. 621 00:33:42,286 --> 00:33:44,422 And he sees tonight, in round one 622 00:33:44,489 --> 00:33:46,391 of the United States Championship Tournament, 623 00:33:46,457 --> 00:33:49,560 as the perfect opportunity to seize his moment. 624 00:33:49,627 --> 00:33:51,596 [Cole] You know, Brad Nessler joining us, of course, 625 00:33:51,662 --> 00:33:55,199 the voice of CBS in Army-Navy football tomorrow. 626 00:33:55,266 --> 00:33:56,868 One of the things that WWE has 627 00:33:56,934 --> 00:33:59,237 that college football doesn't is these incredible entrances. 628 00:33:59,303 --> 00:34:00,371 [Nessler] Oh, absolutely. 629 00:34:00,438 --> 00:34:02,073 When Cody came out, I thought, 630 00:34:02,140 --> 00:34:04,075 "Why can't they do that when Gary and I come out?" 631 00:34:04,142 --> 00:34:06,043 -[laughter] -[Nessler] That'd be pretty awesome. 632 00:34:07,578 --> 00:34:09,847 [Cole] So, you're about to see some hard-hitting action 633 00:34:09,914 --> 00:34:11,516 here in this quarterfinals matchup, 634 00:34:11,582 --> 00:34:12,650 first-round matchup 635 00:34:12,717 --> 00:34:14,719 of the United States Championship Tournament. 636 00:34:14,786 --> 00:34:17,488 Brad, our own JBL joining us on commentary tonight. 637 00:34:17,555 --> 00:34:19,424 A former United States Champion. 638 00:34:19,490 --> 00:34:22,927 How important, John, is it to be United States Champion in WWE? 639 00:34:22,994 --> 00:34:24,695 [JBL] Well, it certainly helped my career, 640 00:34:24,762 --> 00:34:26,898 but it also launched Bobby Lashley's career. 641 00:34:26,964 --> 00:34:28,699 Bobby Lashley's United States Championship, 642 00:34:28,766 --> 00:34:31,302 his first title he ever won, was from me. 643 00:34:31,369 --> 00:34:34,272 And I understood at that time how great Bobby Lashley would be. 644 00:34:34,338 --> 00:34:36,974 He became everything I ever dreamed of, 645 00:34:37,041 --> 00:34:40,278 but it all started with the United States Championship. 646 00:34:40,344 --> 00:34:42,013 [Patrick] I remember Bobby in his last reign 647 00:34:42,080 --> 00:34:44,248 as United States Champion, fellas, 648 00:34:44,315 --> 00:34:48,252 talking about the significance of a U.S. Army veteran 649 00:34:48,319 --> 00:34:51,355 being United States Champion, what it means to him. 650 00:34:51,422 --> 00:34:54,892 Lashley looking to take down Karrion Kross tonight and advance. 651 00:34:54,959 --> 00:34:56,928 [Cole] So now, Brad, I know you've had the opportunity 652 00:34:56,994 --> 00:34:59,730 over the years to meet with a lot of the young men and women 653 00:34:59,797 --> 00:35:04,135 who are representing the United States in our armed forces at the Army-Navy game, 654 00:35:04,202 --> 00:35:06,938 as we get ready for the United States Championship Tournament matchup. 655 00:35:07,004 --> 00:35:09,240 What is it that strikes you about all these, uh, 656 00:35:09,307 --> 00:35:11,209 these great men and women who come to these shows 657 00:35:11,275 --> 00:35:12,543 and, of course, the Army-Navy game? 658 00:35:12,610 --> 00:35:15,413 [Nessler] Well, you know, it's a special breed of person, uh… 659 00:35:15,480 --> 00:35:16,547 [bell rings] 660 00:35:16,614 --> 00:35:18,816 [Nessler] …male, female, whatever, and whatever… 661 00:35:20,051 --> 00:35:22,887 service they're in, be it Air Force, Army, Navy. 662 00:35:22,954 --> 00:35:26,224 And when you meet these guys, it's something different about them. 663 00:35:26,290 --> 00:35:28,426 And, you know, Bobby's already been there. 664 00:35:28,493 --> 00:35:32,463 And I was thinking to myself, uh, when Bobby's dad was a drill sergeant, 665 00:35:32,530 --> 00:35:34,966 can you imagine getting to the first day of basic training and going, 666 00:35:35,032 --> 00:35:36,567 "I don't know if I'm ready for this"? 667 00:35:36,634 --> 00:35:37,869 Yeah. Exactly. 668 00:35:37,935 --> 00:35:39,470 -[Cole] John, you've been-- -[JBL] Bobby… 669 00:35:39,537 --> 00:35:42,206 Bobby, a two-time Armed Forces Wrestling Champion as well. 670 00:35:42,273 --> 00:35:43,741 [Cole] You know, John, you mentioned… 671 00:35:43,808 --> 00:35:46,210 Look, and going for the Hurt Lock here on Kross early on. 672 00:35:46,277 --> 00:35:48,412 John, you mentioned you've been in the ring with Bobby. 673 00:35:48,479 --> 00:35:52,283 Uh, what is it about Bobby Lashley? Is it the discipline? 674 00:35:52,350 --> 00:35:55,253 -[JBL] There's just certain things that… -[Cole] Ooh, what a right hand! 675 00:35:55,319 --> 00:35:56,954 [JBL] …that are just different. 676 00:35:57,021 --> 00:35:59,524 You know, you lock up with certain people and you can sense right away 677 00:35:59,590 --> 00:36:01,125 there's danger or there's not danger. 678 00:36:01,192 --> 00:36:02,260 Kurt Angle was like that. 679 00:36:02,326 --> 00:36:04,662 Bobby Lashley, from the minute he came in there, 680 00:36:04,729 --> 00:36:06,531 when you locked up with a guy like Bobby Lashley, 681 00:36:06,597 --> 00:36:09,000 you realized this is a very dangerous person. 682 00:36:09,066 --> 00:36:12,036 [Cole] Also very agile as-as you see there. 683 00:36:12,103 --> 00:36:14,739 [Patrick] Lashley now back for Karrion Kross. 684 00:36:14,805 --> 00:36:18,342 [Cole] Brad, I know you've been a longtime WWE fan. 685 00:36:18,409 --> 00:36:22,079 You were talking to Cody Rhodes earlier on about having a fandom for his father. 686 00:36:22,146 --> 00:36:23,214 [Nessler] Right. 687 00:36:23,281 --> 00:36:25,449 [Cole] Late, great "American Dream" Dusty Rhodes. 688 00:36:26,951 --> 00:36:29,787 [Patrick] Oh, the strength of Bobby Lashley. 689 00:36:29,854 --> 00:36:31,422 [Cole] Great throw by Bobby. 690 00:36:31,489 --> 00:36:32,957 [Patrick] Kross such a huge man, 691 00:36:33,024 --> 00:36:35,293 but won't overpower Lashley here. 692 00:36:35,359 --> 00:36:37,028 Who's gonna take it and advance 693 00:36:37,094 --> 00:36:39,197 in the United States Championship Tournament? 694 00:36:39,263 --> 00:36:41,766 [crowd cheers] 695 00:36:45,670 --> 00:36:47,138 Chants of "Let's go, Bobby," 696 00:36:47,205 --> 00:36:49,540 ring out here in the arena in Providence, Rhode Island, 697 00:36:49,607 --> 00:36:52,009 round one of the United States Championship Tournament. 698 00:36:52,076 --> 00:36:55,046 Lashley, Karrion Kross, and what a battle it is. 699 00:36:55,112 --> 00:36:56,847 [Cole] Well, joining us here at ringside, JBL, 700 00:36:56,914 --> 00:36:58,649 the Hall of Famer who came up with the concept 701 00:36:58,716 --> 00:36:59,817 of Tribute to the Troops, 702 00:36:59,884 --> 00:37:03,788 and Brad Nessler from CBS Sports, who will call America's Game, 703 00:37:03,854 --> 00:37:05,156 Army-Navy, tomorrow afternoon. 704 00:37:05,223 --> 00:37:06,724 Brad, thanks again for joining us. 705 00:37:06,791 --> 00:37:08,593 Guys, it was a pleasure and honor. 706 00:37:08,659 --> 00:37:11,028 Karrion Kross, I haven't seen him since like August. 707 00:37:11,095 --> 00:37:13,197 I don't know. Didn't he lose to AJ Styles? Haven't seen him. 708 00:37:13,264 --> 00:37:15,833 [Patrick] May win here, fellas. Hooking the leg. And Lashley kicking out. 709 00:37:15,900 --> 00:37:17,335 And this is a big match for Kross. 710 00:37:17,401 --> 00:37:19,337 Kevin mentioned it earlier. He's been away for a while, 711 00:37:19,403 --> 00:37:21,706 trying to get back into the thick of things with a win tonight. 712 00:37:21,772 --> 00:37:24,175 Yeah, he certainly is. You can tell a little bit of frustration, 713 00:37:24,241 --> 00:37:27,745 anticipation as well to get back out there and get the better of Bobby Lashley 714 00:37:27,812 --> 00:37:29,113 and start to gain some momentum. 715 00:37:29,180 --> 00:37:30,715 But getting the better of Bobby Lashley 716 00:37:30,781 --> 00:37:32,783 -is easier said than done. -[JBL] And that's the problem. 717 00:37:32,850 --> 00:37:34,619 Karrion Kross has got all the talent in the world. 718 00:37:34,685 --> 00:37:36,887 Problem is he's out there with "The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley. 719 00:37:36,954 --> 00:37:39,857 And I think Bobby Lashley, I believe this is his tournament to lose. 720 00:37:39,924 --> 00:37:42,727 [Cole] You know what has impressed me most about Brad Nessler tonight 721 00:37:42,793 --> 00:37:45,263 is the fact that he actually knew you had a football career. 722 00:37:45,329 --> 00:37:47,064 [JBL laughs] Yeah, most people didn't. 723 00:37:47,131 --> 00:37:50,201 -[Patrick] Cover for Karrion Kross. -[JBL] It lasted a cup of coffee. 724 00:37:50,268 --> 00:37:51,836 [Nessler] You were in San Antonio one time. 725 00:37:51,902 --> 00:37:53,504 [JBL] Yes, sir, I was. San Antonio Riders. 726 00:37:53,571 --> 00:37:55,539 -[Cole] He did his homework. -[JBL] That's right. 727 00:37:55,606 --> 00:37:57,942 You know what gets me about Brad is that wonderful voice, 728 00:37:58,009 --> 00:38:00,044 like "Mean Gene" Okerlund, that baritone voice. 729 00:38:00,111 --> 00:38:02,580 And I was born with one that makes me sound like Jed Clampett. 730 00:38:02,647 --> 00:38:04,515 So, him and Gary Danielson 731 00:38:04,582 --> 00:38:06,617 really are the best team in college football. 732 00:38:06,684 --> 00:38:08,452 But that voice kills me. 733 00:38:08,519 --> 00:38:09,854 I'm jealous is what it is. 734 00:38:10,888 --> 00:38:12,290 [Nessler] Great match right here, guys. 735 00:38:12,356 --> 00:38:14,759 You know, Bobby tomorrow is gonna be saying, 736 00:38:14,825 --> 00:38:15,860 "Go, Army, beat Navy." 737 00:38:15,926 --> 00:38:18,796 But right now he's going, "Go, Bobby, you gotta beat Karrion," you know. 738 00:38:18,863 --> 00:38:19,930 [Cole] Yes. 739 00:38:19,997 --> 00:38:23,968 [Patrick] Two-time WWE Champion, three-time U.S. Champion. 740 00:38:24,035 --> 00:38:25,703 Lashley is back for more. 741 00:38:28,873 --> 00:38:32,877 You can feel the energy all behind "The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley now. 742 00:38:36,747 --> 00:38:38,316 Lashley moving well. 743 00:38:38,382 --> 00:38:41,085 [Cole] He's so quick. Powerful as well. 744 00:38:43,087 --> 00:38:45,423 [JBL] There just isn't a flaw in Bobby's game. 745 00:38:45,489 --> 00:38:47,825 [Nessler] This is what kills me when he keeps these guys up there. 746 00:38:47,892 --> 00:38:50,194 [Cole] Look at this. Oh! 747 00:38:50,261 --> 00:38:53,097 [JBL] That's what I'm talking about. This God-given strength. 748 00:38:53,164 --> 00:38:54,398 A lot of it comes from the gym. 749 00:38:54,465 --> 00:38:56,667 A lot of it comes from working out, your diet. 750 00:38:56,734 --> 00:38:59,503 But God just gives certain people strength like that. 751 00:38:59,570 --> 00:39:00,805 And Bobby Lashley is one of them. 752 00:39:02,940 --> 00:39:04,375 [Patrick] Lashley toward the corner. 753 00:39:04,442 --> 00:39:06,310 The knee up from Kross rocking Lashley. 754 00:39:08,646 --> 00:39:10,147 Oh, there's the power once more. 755 00:39:10,214 --> 00:39:11,148 My God! 756 00:39:12,650 --> 00:39:14,652 [crowd cheers] 757 00:39:16,420 --> 00:39:17,855 [Cole] Listen to this place. 758 00:39:24,095 --> 00:39:25,396 [Patrick] Lashley, at pace. Spear! 759 00:39:25,463 --> 00:39:27,732 [JBL] Oh man! Almost cut him in half. 760 00:39:28,799 --> 00:39:31,135 -[laughs] -[crowd counts] 761 00:39:31,202 --> 00:39:33,604 -[bell rings] -[JBL] Karrion Kross just got boat-raced. 762 00:39:33,671 --> 00:39:34,872 [Nessler] A spear for the troops. 763 00:39:34,939 --> 00:39:40,077 [Rome] Here's your winner, "The All Mighty" 764 00:39:40,144 --> 00:39:43,447 Bobby Lashley! 765 00:39:43,514 --> 00:39:46,150 [Patrick] Confirmation, the U.S. Army veteran, 766 00:39:46,217 --> 00:39:49,587 "The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley advancing to the next round 767 00:39:49,653 --> 00:39:51,856 here in the U.S. Championship Tournament. 768 00:39:51,922 --> 00:39:54,291 Lashley will now face Santos Escobar. 769 00:39:54,358 --> 00:39:56,761 [Cole] Well, good luck, Santos Escobar. 770 00:39:56,827 --> 00:40:01,298 And also good luck to our guest tonight, Brad Nessler, who heads over… over, 771 00:40:01,365 --> 00:40:03,701 what, seven times now you've called Army-Navy? 772 00:40:03,768 --> 00:40:05,403 I'm looking forward to it tomorrow, guys. 773 00:40:05,469 --> 00:40:07,037 -Tomorrow afternoon. -Honor to have you here. 774 00:40:07,104 --> 00:40:08,672 Thanks, fellas. It's been fun. Thank you. 775 00:40:08,739 --> 00:40:11,142 Thank you so much. Crossed off the bucket list tonight. 776 00:40:11,208 --> 00:40:12,676 [Patrick] Great stuff there from Brad. 777 00:40:12,743 --> 00:40:14,478 As we turn our attention to last week, 778 00:40:14,545 --> 00:40:17,982 Bianca Belair was told that if she wants a shot at the championship, 779 00:40:18,048 --> 00:40:21,118 she's got to get through every member of Damage CTRL first. 780 00:40:21,185 --> 00:40:23,754 And that mission started with Kairi Sane. 781 00:40:25,790 --> 00:40:30,528 What a match this one was until Asuka on the outside, and Charlotte Flair said, 782 00:40:30,594 --> 00:40:32,730 "Well, if you're gonna do that, why not me too?" 783 00:40:34,265 --> 00:40:36,233 Both Bianca Belair's squad 784 00:40:36,300 --> 00:40:39,603 and Asuka's kicked out and we would go one-on-one until Bayley-- 785 00:40:39,670 --> 00:40:44,175 [Cole] Remember, Bayley, she was asked to stay in the back by Damage CTRL, 786 00:40:44,241 --> 00:40:46,577 and Bayley tried to help Kairi Sane. 787 00:40:46,644 --> 00:40:50,714 But, Kevin, things didn't quite work out the way Bayley planned. 788 00:40:50,781 --> 00:40:52,716 [Patrick] Kiss of Death from Belair. 789 00:40:52,783 --> 00:40:54,819 -Picking up the big W. -[crowd] One! Two! Three! 790 00:40:54,885 --> 00:40:55,953 [bell rings] 791 00:40:56,020 --> 00:40:57,455 ♪ I never needed you at all ♪ 792 00:40:57,521 --> 00:40:59,623 ♪ Think I'd fall down? I'ma watch you fall down ♪ 793 00:40:59,690 --> 00:41:02,827 [yelling] 794 00:41:06,397 --> 00:41:07,464 Hey. 795 00:41:07,531 --> 00:41:11,902 Look, I'm here because I want to apologize for last week, okay? 796 00:41:11,969 --> 00:41:16,207 I mean, after you guys got ejected, I knew that Kairi needed some help, so… 797 00:41:16,273 --> 00:41:17,908 I obviously learned my lesson, 798 00:41:17,975 --> 00:41:21,312 so I'm gonna volunteer that I stay here tonight. 799 00:41:22,346 --> 00:41:24,348 But I also think it's a good… good idea if we all do. 800 00:41:24,415 --> 00:41:27,518 Because, I mean, this is a WrestleMania rematch. 801 00:41:27,585 --> 00:41:29,386 Charlotte versus Asuka! 802 00:41:29,453 --> 00:41:32,523 Charlotte's not ready for Asuka, am I right? 803 00:41:32,590 --> 00:41:33,991 You got this! 804 00:41:34,058 --> 00:41:35,826 [Iyo speaking in Japanese] 805 00:41:36,927 --> 00:41:38,229 Look… 806 00:41:38,295 --> 00:41:40,197 Bayley, that's a really good idea. 807 00:41:40,264 --> 00:41:41,932 You know, you should… You should hang back. 808 00:41:41,999 --> 00:41:44,902 But, um, I think we're still gonna be ringside for Asuka. 809 00:41:44,969 --> 00:41:46,303 Just because it's against Charlotte. 810 00:41:46,370 --> 00:41:48,038 You don't know what she's capable of, you know? 811 00:41:48,105 --> 00:41:49,206 Um, but we got it. 812 00:41:49,273 --> 00:41:50,875 Don't worry. It's cool. 813 00:41:50,941 --> 00:41:52,176 -You got it. -Yeah. 814 00:41:52,243 --> 00:41:53,277 Let's go. 815 00:41:53,344 --> 00:41:55,846 [crosstalk] 816 00:41:58,582 --> 00:41:59,884 [Cole] Let's see how this ends up. 817 00:41:59,950 --> 00:42:01,852 Nonetheless, we know Randy Orton 818 00:42:01,919 --> 00:42:04,221 is now a part of Friday Night SmackDown. 819 00:42:04,288 --> 00:42:06,624 What brand is CM Punk gonna join? 820 00:42:06,690 --> 00:42:10,427 Maybe we get a hint because CM Punk is here live. 821 00:42:10,494 --> 00:42:12,363 He returns to SmackDown next. 822 00:42:12,429 --> 00:42:14,031 ["red" by HARDY playing] 823 00:42:16,333 --> 00:42:18,536 [Patrick] Well, folks, we're turning the corner and ramping up 824 00:42:18,602 --> 00:42:20,204 toward the Showcase of the Immortals. 825 00:42:20,271 --> 00:42:21,906 And what a week it promises to be. 826 00:42:21,972 --> 00:42:23,874 Don't miss your chance to be at SmackDown, 827 00:42:23,941 --> 00:42:26,610 the Hall of Fame ceremony, NXT Stand & Deliver, 828 00:42:26,677 --> 00:42:28,412 and the Raw after WrestleMania, 829 00:42:28,479 --> 00:42:30,848 all at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, 830 00:42:30,915 --> 00:42:32,149 WrestleMania week. 831 00:42:32,216 --> 00:42:35,152 Individual tickets go on sale next Friday. 832 00:42:35,219 --> 00:42:37,988 That's next Friday at 10 a.m. Eastern. 833 00:42:40,958 --> 00:42:44,328 ♪ I ain't talking politics I'm talking small town ♪ 834 00:42:44,395 --> 00:42:47,865 ♪ And if you're from one You know what I'm talking 'bout ♪ 835 00:42:47,932 --> 00:42:51,602 ♪ It's everywhere, I swear From the courthouse bricks ♪ 836 00:42:51,669 --> 00:42:54,872 ♪ To a crushed Bud Heavy can Fading in the ditch ♪ 837 00:42:54,939 --> 00:42:58,342 ♪ Like the Book of John Like a barn door ♪ 838 00:42:58,409 --> 00:43:01,879 ♪ And heart your hand's over 'Cause you're thankful for ♪ 839 00:43:01,946 --> 00:43:05,215 ♪ Every shipped-off soul That was born to fight ♪ 840 00:43:05,282 --> 00:43:09,019 ♪ For a wind-torn flag That's blue and white ♪ 841 00:43:09,086 --> 00:43:10,287 ♪ And red ♪ 842 00:43:10,354 --> 00:43:12,256 ["red" by HARDY playing] 843 00:43:15,593 --> 00:43:16,760 ♪ Red ♪ 844 00:43:18,262 --> 00:43:22,433 ♪ I'm talkin' 'bout a county line Stop sign full of bird shot ♪ 845 00:43:22,499 --> 00:43:25,903 ♪ The cup your beer's in Sitting 'round a fire ♪ 846 00:43:25,970 --> 00:43:27,438 ♪ Like your bank account ♪ 847 00:43:27,504 --> 00:43:30,040 [Cole] It's the 21st annual Tribute to the Troops. 848 00:43:30,107 --> 00:43:33,577 And here tonight is General Gary Brito, 849 00:43:33,644 --> 00:43:35,512 the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Training 850 00:43:35,579 --> 00:43:38,749 and Doctrine Command, one of ten four-star generals. 851 00:43:38,816 --> 00:43:41,852 Of course, Craig Morgan is here as well. 852 00:43:41,919 --> 00:43:45,956 Craig Morgan, an established country star who recently re-enlisted. 853 00:43:46,457 --> 00:43:48,125 [music fades] 854 00:43:50,060 --> 00:43:50,894 [static] 855 00:43:50,961 --> 00:43:53,030 ["Cult of Personality" by Living Colour plays] 856 00:43:53,097 --> 00:43:56,066 [crowd cheers] 857 00:44:07,277 --> 00:44:09,913 ♪ Look in my eyes ♪ 858 00:44:09,980 --> 00:44:12,016 ♪ What do you see? ♪ 859 00:44:13,484 --> 00:44:16,754 ♪ The cult of personality ♪ 860 00:44:17,721 --> 00:44:19,890 ♪ I know your anger ♪ 861 00:44:20,724 --> 00:44:22,526 ♪ I know your dreams ♪ 862 00:44:23,193 --> 00:44:26,263 [Rome] Ladies and gentlemen, 863 00:44:26,330 --> 00:44:29,066 please welcome 864 00:44:29,133 --> 00:44:32,970 CM Punk! 865 00:44:33,470 --> 00:44:37,975 ♪ Like Mussolini and Kennedy ♪ 866 00:44:38,876 --> 00:44:42,212 ♪ I'm the cult of personality ♪ 867 00:44:42,279 --> 00:44:44,181 ♪ The cult of personality ♪ 868 00:44:44,248 --> 00:44:46,016 [Patrick] Tonight's Friday Night SmackDown on Fox 869 00:44:46,083 --> 00:44:48,819 is sponsored by Progressive. 870 00:44:48,886 --> 00:44:53,090 CM Punk returning to SmackDown for the first time in almost a decade. 871 00:44:54,124 --> 00:44:55,859 [Cole] Yeah, but a lot of decisions to be made. 872 00:44:55,926 --> 00:44:58,996 CM Punk is a free agent. 873 00:44:59,063 --> 00:45:01,699 Will he sign on Friday night with SmackDown, 874 00:45:01,765 --> 00:45:05,202 or will he sign Monday night with Raw? 875 00:45:05,269 --> 00:45:06,770 [JBL] Michael, this is unbelievable. 876 00:45:06,837 --> 00:45:11,341 You've got to be here in person to hear how loud this place is. 877 00:45:11,408 --> 00:45:13,377 You know, every generation you have a Superstar 878 00:45:13,444 --> 00:45:16,280 that comes along that transcends the genre. 879 00:45:16,346 --> 00:45:18,415 This is ours. 880 00:45:18,482 --> 00:45:19,883 CM Punk. 881 00:45:19,950 --> 00:45:21,018 It's amazing! 882 00:45:23,921 --> 00:45:27,257 [Patrick] CM Punk was so proud to be in both Iraq and Afghanistan, 883 00:45:27,324 --> 00:45:30,461 at Tribute to the Troops, alongside you, JBL. 884 00:45:31,028 --> 00:45:33,831 ♪ I'm the smiling face on your TV ♪ 885 00:45:33,897 --> 00:45:35,165 Listen to the reception. 886 00:45:35,232 --> 00:45:36,300 [JBL] This is insane. 887 00:45:36,366 --> 00:45:39,369 -[music ends] -[crowd chants "CM Punk"] 888 00:45:48,445 --> 00:45:50,647 I've got good news, ladies and gentlemen. 889 00:45:50,714 --> 00:45:52,416 It's the top of the nine o'clock hour. 890 00:45:52,483 --> 00:45:55,085 And that means I'm not the end of the show. 891 00:45:55,152 --> 00:45:56,820 I'm not gonna get my time cut. 892 00:45:56,887 --> 00:45:59,189 You want a chant, you go ahead and chant. 893 00:45:59,256 --> 00:46:01,992 [crowd cheers] 894 00:46:03,560 --> 00:46:06,930 [crowd chants "CM Punk"] 895 00:46:16,540 --> 00:46:20,978 You guys do understand that Adam Pearce is trying to sign me 896 00:46:21,044 --> 00:46:22,346 to Monday Night Raw, right? 897 00:46:22,412 --> 00:46:24,414 [crowd boos] 898 00:46:25,516 --> 00:46:28,986 I think they were a little bit louder on Raw. 899 00:46:29,052 --> 00:46:31,021 Don't you? No? 900 00:46:31,088 --> 00:46:32,956 [crowd boos] 901 00:46:34,625 --> 00:46:37,027 That's the question of the hour I'm getting. "CM Punk, 902 00:46:37,094 --> 00:46:40,964 now that you're back in the WWE, where are you gonna sign?" 903 00:46:41,031 --> 00:46:44,935 And I feel fortunate that I get to take this journey with y'all, 904 00:46:45,002 --> 00:46:48,639 because I'm partly gonna leave it up to you. 905 00:46:51,608 --> 00:46:55,045 So, do you want me to sign 906 00:46:55,112 --> 00:46:57,581 and be a Monday Night Raw Superstar? 907 00:46:57,648 --> 00:47:00,651 [crowd boos] 908 00:47:05,756 --> 00:47:07,991 I legit, I can't… I can't hear you. 909 00:47:08,058 --> 00:47:10,093 Did you want me to sign to be 910 00:47:10,160 --> 00:47:12,329 Friday Night SmackDown exclusive? 911 00:47:12,396 --> 00:47:15,132 [crowd cheers] 912 00:47:18,202 --> 00:47:20,871 Do you want me to throw 913 00:47:20,938 --> 00:47:26,009 29 other Superstars over the top rope 914 00:47:26,076 --> 00:47:29,880 and then climb this turnbuckle and point at a sign 915 00:47:29,947 --> 00:47:31,982 and main-event WrestleMania? 916 00:47:32,049 --> 00:47:35,452 [crowd cheers] 917 00:47:37,888 --> 00:47:41,391 [crowd chants "CM Punk"] 918 00:47:51,902 --> 00:47:53,437 An old friend of mine 919 00:47:53,503 --> 00:47:57,641 that welcomed me back home with open arms 920 00:47:57,708 --> 00:48:00,077 famously likes to come out here and say… 921 00:48:01,678 --> 00:48:04,181 "What do you guys want to talk about?" 922 00:48:06,483 --> 00:48:09,419 And I'm famous for talking. It's kind of what I do. 923 00:48:09,486 --> 00:48:11,388 But I also have been listening, 924 00:48:11,455 --> 00:48:15,626 and I hear there's a few people that are a little bit upset. 925 00:48:15,692 --> 00:48:18,595 They don't like the happy-go-lucky CM Punk. 926 00:48:18,662 --> 00:48:23,066 They don't like the CM Punk that says, "Hey, I love you guys." 927 00:48:26,003 --> 00:48:28,171 I'm home and I'm glad to be home. 928 00:48:28,238 --> 00:48:31,208 So, I listen and I hear and I understand that. 929 00:48:31,275 --> 00:48:34,011 So, allow me to turn this up to 11. 930 00:48:34,077 --> 00:48:38,482 Allow me to be that spicy CM Punk you all know and love. 931 00:48:41,885 --> 00:48:43,820 Allow me to get comfortable at home. 932 00:48:43,887 --> 00:48:46,623 This is me putting my feet up on the couch, 933 00:48:46,690 --> 00:48:50,160 and my feet got a lot of mud all over them, ladies and gentlemen. 934 00:48:51,695 --> 00:48:54,531 So, it's not what do y'all want to talk about? 935 00:48:55,766 --> 00:49:00,671 It's who do you want me to talk about? 936 00:49:00,737 --> 00:49:03,740 [crowd cheers] 937 00:49:17,254 --> 00:49:18,955 Do you want me to talk about Cody Rhodes? 938 00:49:19,022 --> 00:49:21,591 I could tell you some stories. 939 00:49:24,361 --> 00:49:27,564 Or do you want me to talk about somebody who's not here? 940 00:49:27,631 --> 00:49:30,334 [crowd cheers] 941 00:49:31,668 --> 00:49:34,705 By the sounds of it, somebody who's never here. 942 00:49:38,475 --> 00:49:40,010 Roman Reigns! 943 00:49:40,077 --> 00:49:42,779 [crowd cheers] 944 00:49:45,782 --> 00:49:47,751 Tribal Chief, 945 00:49:47,818 --> 00:49:49,619 I acknowledge you. 946 00:49:49,686 --> 00:49:52,389 Congratulations on all your success. 947 00:49:53,924 --> 00:49:57,027 Don't forget who the OG Paul Heyman guy is. 948 00:49:57,094 --> 00:50:00,097 [crowd cheers] 949 00:50:01,898 --> 00:50:06,103 Don't forget that he was my Wiseman first. 950 00:50:08,972 --> 00:50:12,809 Now, Roman might not be here, but his cousins are. 951 00:50:15,412 --> 00:50:19,082 Solo, big, tough son of a gun that I don't know, 952 00:50:19,149 --> 00:50:22,419 but I'm familiar with his cousin Jimmy Uso. 953 00:50:22,486 --> 00:50:25,889 By the way, shout-out to "Main Event" Jey Uso, 954 00:50:25,956 --> 00:50:27,591 who's over on Monday Night Raw. 955 00:50:30,027 --> 00:50:31,828 I see you, Uce. 956 00:50:31,895 --> 00:50:34,331 These are the things that I have to wrestle with. 957 00:50:34,398 --> 00:50:38,535 Do I want to go to Monday Night Raw and hang out with Jey Uso? 958 00:50:40,203 --> 00:50:45,742 Or do I want to stay here on SmackDown and scrap with Jimmy Uso? 959 00:50:45,809 --> 00:50:47,544 [crowd cheers] 960 00:50:48,111 --> 00:50:50,580 But if I scrap with Jimmy Uso, 961 00:50:50,647 --> 00:50:54,217 holy gosh, he's got a lot of cousins. 962 00:50:55,852 --> 00:50:58,755 I'm talking like endless Samoans, right? 963 00:50:59,990 --> 00:51:02,626 So, if I scrap with him, I'm gonna need backup. 964 00:51:02,692 --> 00:51:04,661 And they're in tag team action tonight. 965 00:51:04,728 --> 00:51:06,863 Can I trust a guy 966 00:51:06,930 --> 00:51:08,598 who I have history with, 967 00:51:08,665 --> 00:51:10,600 who hears voices in his head? 968 00:51:13,470 --> 00:51:16,373 Can I tag with Randy Orton? I don't know, are we gonna get along? 969 00:51:16,440 --> 00:51:18,275 Are we not gonna get along? 970 00:51:18,341 --> 00:51:20,610 It'll probably be entertaining either way, right? 971 00:51:20,677 --> 00:51:23,013 One guy I'm pretty positive 972 00:51:23,080 --> 00:51:24,848 that would tag with me 973 00:51:24,915 --> 00:51:28,485 is Randy's partner tonight and his name is… 974 00:51:28,552 --> 00:51:31,988 [crowd] LA Knight, yeah! 975 00:51:33,123 --> 00:51:34,191 Yeah. 976 00:51:36,860 --> 00:51:38,829 Who else? Oh. 977 00:51:42,499 --> 00:51:44,434 Someone said Kevin Owens. 978 00:51:47,337 --> 00:51:49,706 Kevin Owens. That'd be interesting, right? 979 00:51:49,773 --> 00:51:51,308 Can I tag with Kevin Owens? 980 00:51:51,374 --> 00:51:53,677 Maybe I can fight Kevin Owens. 981 00:51:56,980 --> 00:52:00,450 Let's pump the brakes on that one just for a second. 982 00:52:00,517 --> 00:52:02,152 Kevin's a little bit prickly. 983 00:52:02,219 --> 00:52:07,457 And I mean to say is that him and I are probably too much alike, 984 00:52:07,524 --> 00:52:09,025 and I don't know 985 00:52:09,092 --> 00:52:12,429 who would feel comfortable working with somebody 986 00:52:12,496 --> 00:52:16,199 who randomly just punches people in the face backstage. 987 00:52:20,203 --> 00:52:23,540 I mean, it's 2023, ladies and gentlemen. 988 00:52:23,607 --> 00:52:25,942 You just can't be doing stuff like that. 989 00:52:26,009 --> 00:52:27,277 That's insane. 990 00:52:33,250 --> 00:52:36,920 [crowd chants "CM Punk"] 991 00:52:46,029 --> 00:52:49,966 Everybody's happy to see CM Punk. Even JBL. 992 00:52:50,033 --> 00:52:51,902 [crowd cheers] 993 00:52:51,968 --> 00:52:54,638 Everybody's welcomed me back with open arms. 994 00:52:58,909 --> 00:53:00,544 Except for that one guy. 995 00:53:05,682 --> 00:53:08,051 There's always that one bad apple that spoils the bunch. 996 00:53:08,118 --> 00:53:09,185 Am I right? 997 00:53:11,688 --> 00:53:15,091 But I'm not gonna put any stock into anything he has to say. 998 00:53:15,158 --> 00:53:17,928 And it's not because of his whiny voice. 999 00:53:19,229 --> 00:53:22,866 It's because he's not even the man in his own household. 1000 00:53:22,933 --> 00:53:25,535 [crowd gasps] 1001 00:53:27,370 --> 00:53:30,373 [crowd singing Seth Rollins' theme music] 1002 00:53:32,976 --> 00:53:35,779 It's about all he's got is that song. Keep it up. 1003 00:53:43,853 --> 00:53:46,823 [crowd continues singing] 1004 00:53:54,631 --> 00:53:57,701 Oh yeah, we're having fun, and I'm so glad to be back home 1005 00:53:57,767 --> 00:53:59,402 on this journey with y'all. 1006 00:54:02,372 --> 00:54:03,873 We're gonna find out 1007 00:54:05,075 --> 00:54:07,777 exactly where I sign on Monday night. 1008 00:54:07,844 --> 00:54:10,280 And I'm here to listen to y'all. And I've heard y'all. 1009 00:54:10,347 --> 00:54:13,883 I'm here to listen to Nick Aldis over the weekend. 1010 00:54:13,950 --> 00:54:18,455 I got a phone call scheduled with "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels. 1011 00:54:18,521 --> 00:54:20,557 [crowd cheers] 1012 00:54:20,624 --> 00:54:22,359 I'm gonna talk to him about NXT. 1013 00:54:22,425 --> 00:54:24,461 And then on Monday night in Cleveland, 1014 00:54:24,527 --> 00:54:26,830 I'm gonna hear what Adam Pearce has to say. 1015 00:54:26,896 --> 00:54:30,734 And I promise you I will make my decision then, 1016 00:54:30,800 --> 00:54:33,470 almost ten years to the day in the same town 1017 00:54:33,536 --> 00:54:35,205 I walked out of this place in. 1018 00:54:37,507 --> 00:54:40,844 All the men that I have mentioned today 1019 00:54:40,910 --> 00:54:43,813 have one glaring, painful thing in common, 1020 00:54:43,880 --> 00:54:45,715 and that's CM Punk is back. 1021 00:54:45,782 --> 00:54:47,417 And I am the monkey wrench 1022 00:54:47,484 --> 00:54:50,720 in their future plans and their future goals. 1023 00:54:51,421 --> 00:54:54,357 [crowd cheers] 1024 00:54:54,424 --> 00:54:58,828 Everybody wanting to talk about finishing their story. 1025 00:54:58,895 --> 00:55:02,766 I'm back to finish what I started. 1026 00:55:02,832 --> 00:55:07,037 And Monday night I put pen to paper 1027 00:55:07,103 --> 00:55:11,308 and begin my journey of finishing my story. 1028 00:55:11,374 --> 00:55:13,009 And that means one thing… 1029 00:55:15,011 --> 00:55:17,447 main-eventing WrestleMania! 1030 00:55:17,514 --> 00:55:18,615 [crowd cheers] 1031 00:55:18,682 --> 00:55:20,383 ["Cult of Personality" by Living Colour plays] 1032 00:55:20,450 --> 00:55:24,821 [Cole] John, CM Punk has put everybody on notice. 1033 00:55:24,888 --> 00:55:26,423 [JBL] That's a mic drop moment 1034 00:55:26,489 --> 00:55:28,958 you're gonna be talking about for the next decade. 1035 00:55:29,959 --> 00:55:31,928 That was incredible. 1036 00:55:31,995 --> 00:55:34,497 [Cole] Where does CM Punk sign? 1037 00:55:34,564 --> 00:55:35,965 -We'll find out… -[JBL] Wow! 1038 00:55:36,032 --> 00:55:39,569 [Cole] …Monday night on Raw from Cleveland. 1039 00:55:39,636 --> 00:55:42,172 [crowd chants "CM Punk"] 1040 00:55:42,238 --> 00:55:43,907 ♪ I ain't talking politics ♪ 1041 00:55:43,973 --> 00:55:46,710 [Cole] And we'd like to extend a special thank you to HARDY 1042 00:55:46,776 --> 00:55:48,511 for "red" featuring Morgan Wallen, 1043 00:55:48,578 --> 00:55:51,681 the official theme song of WWE Tribute to the Troops, 1044 00:55:51,748 --> 00:55:57,087 on the album The Mockingbird & the Crow, available now on Apple Music and Spotify. 1045 00:55:57,153 --> 00:56:00,090 ♪ Like the Book of John Like a barn door ♪ 1046 00:56:00,156 --> 00:56:01,491 ♪ And heart your hand's over… ♪ 1047 00:56:01,558 --> 00:56:04,361 ["All Hail The Queen" playing] 1048 00:56:04,427 --> 00:56:06,596 [Patrick] Royalty has arrived here at Tribute to the Troops. 1049 00:56:06,663 --> 00:56:08,498 [JBL] As if the show couldn't get any better. 1050 00:56:08,565 --> 00:56:09,933 Oh my God, this is great. 1051 00:56:12,435 --> 00:56:13,770 Oh, I miss this. 1052 00:56:15,705 --> 00:56:17,941 ♪ All hail the queen ♪ 1053 00:56:19,209 --> 00:56:20,410 [bell rings] 1054 00:56:20,477 --> 00:56:24,280 [Rome] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 1055 00:56:24,347 --> 00:56:28,084 Introducing first, from the Queen City, 1056 00:56:28,151 --> 00:56:31,788 Charlotte Flair. 1057 00:56:41,998 --> 00:56:44,701 [fireworks] 1058 00:56:47,837 --> 00:56:48,972 ♪ Bow down ♪ 1059 00:56:50,340 --> 00:56:53,176 [Patrick] Well, folks, Royal Rumble is sponsored by Cricket. 1060 00:56:53,243 --> 00:56:55,812 With fast and powerful nationwide 5G coverage, 1061 00:56:55,879 --> 00:56:58,515 you can stress less and smile more. 1062 00:57:00,316 --> 00:57:02,852 This is one of the greatest female rivalries 1063 00:57:02,919 --> 00:57:04,721 in WWE history. 1064 00:57:04,788 --> 00:57:06,456 It was a WrestleMania match 1065 00:57:06,523 --> 00:57:09,826 and now it's gonna be live tonight on Friday Night SmackDown. 1066 00:57:09,893 --> 00:57:13,463 "The Queen" Charlotte Flair and "The Empress of Tomorrow," 1067 00:57:13,530 --> 00:57:15,632 now with Damage CTRL, Asuka. 1068 00:57:15,698 --> 00:57:18,535 And it's coming your way next here on Fox. 1069 00:57:30,780 --> 00:57:34,117 Welcome back to Tribute to the Troops on Fox. 1070 00:57:34,184 --> 00:57:35,518 ♪ I'm talking small town ♪ 1071 00:57:35,585 --> 00:57:38,888 ♪ And if you're from one You know what I'm talking 'bout ♪ 1072 00:57:38,955 --> 00:57:42,592 ♪ It's everywhere, I swear From the courthouse bricks ♪ 1073 00:57:42,659 --> 00:57:44,227 ♪ To a crushed Bud Heavy can… ♪ 1074 00:57:44,294 --> 00:57:45,562 [music fades] 1075 00:57:54,437 --> 00:57:57,373 [crowd cheers] 1076 00:57:57,440 --> 00:57:59,609 You see Nick Aldis's locker room? 1077 00:57:59,676 --> 00:58:00,743 [Owens chuckles] 1078 00:58:02,178 --> 00:58:03,613 Nope. 1079 00:58:03,680 --> 00:58:05,448 Thanks for the help. 1080 00:58:05,515 --> 00:58:06,583 You're welcome. 1081 00:58:08,351 --> 00:58:10,153 ["All Hail The Queen" playing] 1082 00:58:10,220 --> 00:58:11,354 ♪ Bow down ♪ 1083 00:58:12,388 --> 00:58:15,592 [Cole] CM Punk not making a lot of friends after the mic drop moment tonight. 1084 00:58:15,658 --> 00:58:17,227 [JBL] He's not here to make friends. 1085 00:58:17,293 --> 00:58:18,928 He's here to make money. My kind of guy. 1086 00:58:18,995 --> 00:58:20,430 ["You Can't Hide" plays] 1087 00:58:20,497 --> 00:58:22,131 [Patrick] Charlotte Flair here for business 1088 00:58:22,198 --> 00:58:25,802 and that business is taking down The Empress of Tomorrow. 1089 00:58:28,037 --> 00:58:29,639 ♪ Your destiny's written… ♪ 1090 00:58:29,706 --> 00:58:34,277 [Rome] And her opponent, accompanied to the ring by Dakota Kai, 1091 00:58:34,344 --> 00:58:38,114 Kairi Sane, and the WWE Women's Champion, 1092 00:58:38,181 --> 00:58:42,719 Iyo Sky, representing Damage CTRL, 1093 00:58:42,785 --> 00:58:45,922 Asuka! 1094 00:58:45,989 --> 00:58:48,024 [Patrick] Fellas, it was four weeks ago on SmackDown 1095 00:58:48,091 --> 00:58:50,360 when Charlotte Flair was teaming up with Asuka 1096 00:58:50,426 --> 00:58:53,696 and Bianca Belair, and we saw the ultimate betrayal. 1097 00:58:53,763 --> 00:58:56,165 Asuka misting Bianca Belair, 1098 00:58:56,232 --> 00:59:00,870 and we saw a beatdown from Damage CTRL to Bianca and Charlotte Flair. 1099 00:59:00,937 --> 00:59:02,405 Oh, hang on a second. 1100 00:59:02,472 --> 00:59:03,506 [Cole] Wait a minute. 1101 00:59:03,573 --> 00:59:04,874 -[Patrick] Who… -[Cole] Look at this. 1102 00:59:04,941 --> 00:59:09,312 This is, uh, Zelina Vega and Michin assaulting Damage CTRL. 1103 00:59:09,379 --> 00:59:11,347 [Patrick] Well, they've got a score to settle, remember? 1104 00:59:11,414 --> 00:59:15,118 Charlotte and Bianca tried to recruit both Michin and Zelina Vega. 1105 00:59:15,184 --> 00:59:19,255 Only beatdowns backstage forced them out through injury. 1106 00:59:19,322 --> 00:59:20,390 Uh-oh. 1107 00:59:20,456 --> 00:59:22,792 [Cole] And there's Shotzi and Bianca Belair as well. 1108 00:59:22,859 --> 00:59:25,929 And I think we're going to make sure we have a one-on-one match 1109 00:59:25,995 --> 00:59:28,798 with Charlotte and Asuka tonight. 1110 00:59:28,865 --> 00:59:31,868 [Patrick] "The Queen" Charlotte Flair with a bit of a plan here tonight. 1111 00:59:31,935 --> 00:59:33,569 [indistinct yelling] 1112 00:59:34,704 --> 00:59:37,307 [Cole] Asuka very upset over what has transpired. 1113 00:59:37,373 --> 00:59:41,311 Again, Zelina Vega and Michin, who have crossed Damage CTRL in recent weeks. 1114 00:59:41,377 --> 00:59:42,745 Bianca Belair and Shotzi as well. 1115 00:59:42,812 --> 00:59:43,913 -Ring the bell. -[bell rings] 1116 00:59:43,980 --> 00:59:45,114 [Cole] And here we go. 1117 00:59:45,181 --> 00:59:47,417 [Patrick] So, for Charlotte Flair to get an opportunity 1118 00:59:47,483 --> 00:59:49,352 at Iyo Sky for the Women's Championship, 1119 00:59:49,419 --> 00:59:51,988 she's got to get through every member of Damage CTRL. 1120 00:59:52,055 --> 00:59:53,623 That starts tonight against Asuka. 1121 00:59:53,690 --> 00:59:55,858 [Cole] Same path that Bianca Belair must follow. 1122 00:59:55,925 --> 00:59:58,094 She knocked off Kairi Sane last week. 1123 00:59:59,362 --> 01:00:02,098 These two know each other so well, as evidenced there. 1124 01:00:02,165 --> 01:00:04,701 [Patrick] Cole, you've called so many matches at WrestleMania. 1125 01:00:04,767 --> 01:00:06,803 The match between Charlotte Flair and Asuka 1126 01:00:06,869 --> 01:00:09,872 at WrestleMania was regarded as one of the best female matches ever. 1127 01:00:09,939 --> 01:00:12,709 [Cole] Well, Charlotte, of course, ending the undefeated streak of Asuka. 1128 01:00:12,775 --> 01:00:15,545 These two have had quite the rivalry over the past couple of years. 1129 01:00:17,146 --> 01:00:20,883 Two of the most decorated women in the history of WWE 1130 01:00:20,950 --> 01:00:22,151 and athletic as well. 1131 01:00:22,218 --> 01:00:24,187 [Patrick] Charlotte now. Kickout by Asuka. 1132 01:00:24,253 --> 01:00:25,955 [Cole] John, what is it about Charlotte Flair 1133 01:00:26,022 --> 01:00:27,724 that stands out despite the fact 1134 01:00:27,790 --> 01:00:29,759 she's a 14-time champion? 1135 01:00:29,826 --> 01:00:32,495 [JBL] Well, the one thing you see, especially with her and Asuka, 1136 01:00:32,562 --> 01:00:34,430 you know, is matchups make champions. 1137 01:00:34,497 --> 01:00:37,333 You know, Ali was very fortunate to have Frazier. 1138 01:00:37,400 --> 01:00:39,769 Charlotte Flair is very lucky to have Asuka 1139 01:00:39,836 --> 01:00:43,840 because it shows the greatness of both in how they compete. 1140 01:00:43,906 --> 01:00:46,509 [Cole] Asuka moving out of harm's way, and Charlotte hit the post. 1141 01:00:46,576 --> 01:00:48,711 [Patrick] Head-first off the post. 1142 01:00:49,879 --> 01:00:51,581 And Asuka rolling here. 1143 01:00:51,647 --> 01:00:54,283 [JBL] Look, Charlotte Flair is born with just incredible athleticism, 1144 01:00:54,350 --> 01:00:58,054 but she also just happens to have the genetics to be a champion. 1145 01:00:58,121 --> 01:01:00,790 [Patrick] John, can you blame Asuka for wanting to join Damage CTRL 1146 01:01:00,857 --> 01:01:02,325 and be part of this villainous faction? 1147 01:01:02,392 --> 01:01:03,993 [JBL] Absolutely not. 1148 01:01:04,060 --> 01:01:07,163 I don't know why you put some kind of hashtag on this faction. 1149 01:01:09,399 --> 01:01:10,767 I think they're doing a great job. 1150 01:01:10,833 --> 01:01:14,137 They're the most dominant faction since the Crush Gals. 1151 01:01:14,203 --> 01:01:15,104 [Cole] I agree, John. 1152 01:01:15,171 --> 01:01:19,375 I think they're the most dominant faction in WWE's women's division today. 1153 01:01:21,377 --> 01:01:24,447 [Patrick] Charlotte just crushing the back of Asuka, and Charlotte now… 1154 01:01:24,514 --> 01:01:25,581 [Cole] Uh-oh. 1155 01:01:27,583 --> 01:01:29,152 [Patrick] …heading toward the top rope. 1156 01:01:30,386 --> 01:01:31,888 Flair with the moonsault! 1157 01:01:31,954 --> 01:01:33,122 Oh! 1158 01:01:33,189 --> 01:01:34,724 [Cole] Charlotte didn't get all of it. 1159 01:01:34,791 --> 01:01:35,858 But she got enough. 1160 01:01:43,433 --> 01:01:44,867 [Patrick] Welcome back, folks. 1161 01:01:44,934 --> 01:01:47,437 Providence, Rhode Island, tonight, Tribute to the Troops. 1162 01:01:47,503 --> 01:01:50,873 Charlotte Flair and Asuka in action here. 1163 01:01:50,940 --> 01:01:53,976 [Cole] Yeah, that was nasty as we came back from commercial break. 1164 01:01:54,043 --> 01:01:56,579 Asuka dropping Charlotte on the back of her head, 1165 01:01:56,646 --> 01:02:00,550 and you can see Charlotte showing the effects of that move. 1166 01:02:00,616 --> 01:02:02,852 -John, that was a scary moment there. -[JBL] Scary moment. 1167 01:02:02,919 --> 01:02:05,888 A lot of times these ropes, they get wet as the night goes on, 1168 01:02:05,955 --> 01:02:09,525 from the sweat, from the different stuff that comes off competitors. 1169 01:02:09,592 --> 01:02:11,494 And that's what happened with Asuka there. 1170 01:02:11,561 --> 01:02:12,762 She slipped on there. 1171 01:02:12,829 --> 01:02:16,199 Charlotte falls in an incredibly dangerous way. 1172 01:02:16,265 --> 01:02:18,301 [Cole] Asuka, though, has taken control of this matchup, 1173 01:02:18,367 --> 01:02:20,803 trying to take advantage of the situation. 1174 01:02:20,870 --> 01:02:22,705 [Patrick] And earlier on, Asuka looking to bring out 1175 01:02:22,772 --> 01:02:23,840 Damage CTRL with her. 1176 01:02:23,906 --> 01:02:25,408 But Charlotte Flair had a plan, 1177 01:02:25,475 --> 01:02:27,577 meaning this is 1v1. 1178 01:02:28,845 --> 01:02:30,012 A storied rivalry. 1179 01:02:30,079 --> 01:02:33,449 [Cole] And again, you see the senior official Charles Robinson 1180 01:02:33,516 --> 01:02:35,685 checking on Charlotte Flair, 1181 01:02:35,752 --> 01:02:38,154 makes sure she is okay to continue this matchup 1182 01:02:38,221 --> 01:02:39,589 after coming off the rope… 1183 01:02:40,990 --> 01:02:42,391 in a very dangerous way. 1184 01:02:44,627 --> 01:02:48,364 [Patrick] Charles Robinson, Navy for six years, and submarines, 1185 01:02:49,031 --> 01:02:51,134 Experienced WWE referee. 1186 01:02:51,200 --> 01:02:52,869 [Cole] And Charlotte back to her feet now. 1187 01:02:54,370 --> 01:02:55,605 Dragging Asuka center of the ring, 1188 01:02:55,671 --> 01:02:57,907 perhaps looking for the Figure Eight here. 1189 01:02:57,974 --> 01:02:59,075 Can she bridge? 1190 01:03:00,810 --> 01:03:02,211 [Patrick] Looking to bridge now, Flair. 1191 01:03:02,278 --> 01:03:03,346 Can she do it? 1192 01:03:05,181 --> 01:03:06,415 [JBL] Charlotte's getting it. 1193 01:03:06,482 --> 01:03:08,551 -[Patrick] Oh! -[JBL] Charlotte's got it. 1194 01:03:08,618 --> 01:03:10,853 [Cole] Bayley, who was asked to stay 1195 01:03:10,920 --> 01:03:13,356 back in the locker room area getting involved. 1196 01:03:13,422 --> 01:03:14,624 The official never saw it. 1197 01:03:14,690 --> 01:03:17,026 Damage CTRL told Bayley to stay out of it. 1198 01:03:20,530 --> 01:03:22,265 [Patrick] Charlotte's rightly furious. 1199 01:03:23,699 --> 01:03:25,501 [Bayley] Whoa! Whoa, whoa, whoa. 1200 01:03:26,435 --> 01:03:28,070 Watch out, watch out, watch out! 1201 01:03:28,137 --> 01:03:30,940 [Patrick] Flair just hammering Bayley. 1202 01:03:31,007 --> 01:03:32,441 Asuka now, can Asuka take… 1203 01:03:32,508 --> 01:03:33,609 -[bell rings] -She's got it. 1204 01:03:33,676 --> 01:03:36,078 ["You Can't Hide" playing] 1205 01:03:36,779 --> 01:03:38,214 [Rome] Here's your winner, 1206 01:03:38,281 --> 01:03:40,917 Asuka! 1207 01:03:40,983 --> 01:03:44,387 [Cole] Well, that was a courageous performance by Charlotte Flair tonight. 1208 01:03:45,087 --> 01:03:47,723 Asuka took advantage of the distraction by Bayley, 1209 01:03:47,790 --> 01:03:49,225 did not backfire tonight. 1210 01:03:49,292 --> 01:03:51,060 ♪ I am the future of your sorrows ♪ 1211 01:03:51,127 --> 01:03:52,428 [Patrick] That's the reality. 1212 01:03:52,495 --> 01:03:55,298 Bayley and the intervention worked out tonight 1213 01:03:55,364 --> 01:03:57,433 for Damage CTRL and Asuka. 1214 01:03:57,500 --> 01:03:59,302 And Charlotte Flair will be raging. 1215 01:03:59,368 --> 01:04:01,270 ♪ You can't hide ♪ 1216 01:04:03,839 --> 01:04:05,107 I did that! 1217 01:04:05,174 --> 01:04:06,242 I did that! 1218 01:04:06,309 --> 01:04:07,777 [laughs] 1219 01:04:07,844 --> 01:04:10,546 It's been fun, but listen, I got somewhere I need to be. 1220 01:04:10,613 --> 01:04:12,181 -Yeah. -Look this over. 1221 01:04:12,248 --> 01:04:13,382 Call me anytime. Okay? 1222 01:04:13,449 --> 01:04:14,650 You got it. Thank you. 1223 01:04:18,521 --> 01:04:20,890 [crowd cheers] 1224 01:04:20,957 --> 01:04:23,426 Obviously, I heard what you said out there. 1225 01:04:24,961 --> 01:04:26,128 It sounds like… 1226 01:04:27,230 --> 01:04:28,531 for you to finish your story, 1227 01:04:28,598 --> 01:04:30,366 you would need to win the Royal Rumble. 1228 01:04:32,535 --> 01:04:34,237 That's interesting. 1229 01:04:34,303 --> 01:04:35,371 Yeah, it is. 1230 01:04:38,441 --> 01:04:40,243 It's good to have you back, old friend. 1231 01:04:41,744 --> 01:04:43,079 Thanks for having me. 1232 01:04:43,746 --> 01:04:46,449 [Cole] It's gonna be interesting to see how that plays out. 1233 01:04:46,515 --> 01:04:48,818 Well, ladies and gentlemen, for the better part of two decades, 1234 01:04:48,884 --> 01:04:53,022 WWE has been celebrating Tribute to the Troops as we pay honor 1235 01:04:53,089 --> 01:04:55,291 to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces 1236 01:04:55,358 --> 01:04:57,827 who have been fighting for our freedom all around the world. 1237 01:04:57,894 --> 01:04:59,695 You know, back during the Civil War, 1238 01:04:59,762 --> 01:05:02,098 the first national Medal of Honor 1239 01:05:02,164 --> 01:05:04,634 was given out to those who show courage, 1240 01:05:04,700 --> 01:05:08,004 who risk their lives, and have self-sacrifice. 1241 01:05:08,070 --> 01:05:10,439 We're gonna honor one of those recipients tonight. 1242 01:05:10,506 --> 01:05:13,342 He is retired Captain Florent Groberg, 1243 01:05:13,409 --> 01:05:18,080 who received the nation's highest military honor back in 2015. 1244 01:05:18,147 --> 01:05:19,081 ♪ Red ♪ 1245 01:05:21,784 --> 01:05:24,053 [Obama] Captain Florent Groberg, 1246 01:05:24,120 --> 01:05:25,955 we are here to award you 1247 01:05:26,022 --> 01:05:29,625 our nation's highest military distinction, the Medal of Honor. 1248 01:05:29,692 --> 01:05:33,996 On his very worst day, he managed to summon his very best. 1249 01:05:35,398 --> 01:05:38,901 [Florent] We're going into an eastern province of Afghanistan. 1250 01:05:38,968 --> 01:05:42,305 And an individual came out of a structure to our left, 1251 01:05:42,371 --> 01:05:44,373 you know, with a suicide vest. 1252 01:05:44,440 --> 01:05:46,442 I saw this guy's eyes were pretty red. 1253 01:05:46,509 --> 01:05:48,411 [Florent] I ran towards him, threw him to the ground, 1254 01:05:48,477 --> 01:05:50,313 and he landed chest-first and he detonated. 1255 01:05:50,379 --> 01:05:51,948 [solemn music playing] 1256 01:05:52,014 --> 01:05:55,551 That caused four of my friends to lose their lives. 1257 01:05:55,618 --> 01:05:57,486 Command Sergeant Major Griffin, Major Gray, 1258 01:05:57,553 --> 01:06:00,222 Major Kennedy, and Ragaei Abdelfattah. 1259 01:06:00,289 --> 01:06:04,894 Flo will always carry that day and the four men that he lost with him. 1260 01:06:04,961 --> 01:06:06,362 [Florent] A lot of survivor's guilt. 1261 01:06:06,429 --> 01:06:11,167 That moment changed who I was and who I would become, instantly. 1262 01:06:11,233 --> 01:06:14,070 He saved a lot of soldiers' lives, Captain Flo. 1263 01:06:15,304 --> 01:06:18,274 The road to recovery was long. 1264 01:06:18,341 --> 01:06:21,277 Flo underwent 34 surgeries. 1265 01:06:21,344 --> 01:06:24,513 His foot is fused and he's missing parts of his calf. 1266 01:06:24,580 --> 01:06:27,316 [Florent] I try, you know, every day to live now for four individuals, 1267 01:06:27,383 --> 01:06:28,384 not just for myself. 1268 01:06:28,451 --> 01:06:29,719 [uplifting music playing] 1269 01:06:29,785 --> 01:06:31,220 [Carsen] It's a lot about knowing 1270 01:06:31,287 --> 01:06:32,922 that he can make a difference in this world 1271 01:06:32,989 --> 01:06:36,826 on behalf of those four men that we lost that day. 1272 01:06:36,892 --> 01:06:38,527 On that day, I did my job. 1273 01:06:38,594 --> 01:06:40,329 I'd do it all over again. 1274 01:06:40,396 --> 01:06:42,131 That's the beauty of serving. 1275 01:06:42,198 --> 01:06:44,934 Because when you hear my story, if it can help someone, 1276 01:06:45,000 --> 01:06:47,069 then that's a good day. 1277 01:06:48,571 --> 01:06:50,006 [music fades] 1278 01:06:51,807 --> 01:06:56,078 ♪ I've been holding on to something ♪ 1279 01:06:56,145 --> 01:07:00,282 ♪ In my mind, baby Those were the days of our lives ♪ 1280 01:07:00,349 --> 01:07:02,551 ["Days Of Our Lives" by Nathan Evans plays] 1281 01:07:06,155 --> 01:07:08,624 ♪ Those were the days of our lives ♪ 1282 01:07:14,463 --> 01:07:16,699 ♪ Those were the days of our lives ♪ 1283 01:07:16,766 --> 01:07:18,667 ♪ I just wanna press rewind ♪ 1284 01:07:18,734 --> 01:07:21,537 ♪ Neon lights and purple skies ♪ 1285 01:07:21,604 --> 01:07:23,406 ♪ Go back to the start ♪ 1286 01:07:24,840 --> 01:07:26,842 ♪ Chasing all these memories ♪ 1287 01:07:26,909 --> 01:07:28,911 ♪ In paradise, just you and me ♪ 1288 01:07:28,978 --> 01:07:31,047 ♪ I take your hand, look in your eyes ♪ 1289 01:07:31,113 --> 01:07:33,816 ♪ And hold you close just one more time ♪ 1290 01:07:33,883 --> 01:07:37,586 ♪ I've been holding on to something ♪ 1291 01:07:37,653 --> 01:07:40,389 ♪ Time moves slow Nights were long, days were golden ♪ 1292 01:07:40,456 --> 01:07:43,559 [Cole] So many incredible, so many emotional memories. 1293 01:07:43,626 --> 01:07:45,995 The 21st annual Tribute to the Troops. 1294 01:07:46,062 --> 01:07:50,099 Well, ladies and gentlemen, they are The War and Treaty, 1295 01:07:50,166 --> 01:07:52,535 two-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriters 1296 01:07:52,601 --> 01:07:54,637 who wowed us tonight with "God Bless America." 1297 01:07:54,703 --> 01:07:57,640 I got the chance to know the beautiful Tanya and Michael Trotter. 1298 01:07:57,706 --> 01:07:59,041 So honored to have them. 1299 01:07:59,108 --> 01:08:00,976 Michael is a U.S. Army veteran 1300 01:08:01,043 --> 01:08:03,712 who served four years in Iraq. 1301 01:08:03,779 --> 01:08:04,914 [Patrick] An electric crowd. 1302 01:08:04,980 --> 01:08:06,849 It was last week in Brooklyn as well. 1303 01:08:06,916 --> 01:08:08,384 We saw the return of "The Maverick," 1304 01:08:08,451 --> 01:08:11,887 Logan Paul, for the first time as United States Champion. 1305 01:08:11,954 --> 01:08:13,489 Here is our Progressive Match Flo. 1306 01:08:15,324 --> 01:08:17,927 [announcer] Match Flo is sponsored by Progressive. 1307 01:08:17,993 --> 01:08:21,397 A triple threat of protection with home, auto, and more. 1308 01:08:21,464 --> 01:08:23,966 ["Take Flight" plays] 1309 01:08:24,033 --> 01:08:28,070 [Logan] To every hater, who prayed on my downfall, 1310 01:08:28,137 --> 01:08:31,040 where are you now? 1311 01:08:31,941 --> 01:08:35,377 A champion is only as good as his challengers. 1312 01:08:35,444 --> 01:08:37,012 I spoke with Nick Aldis 1313 01:08:37,079 --> 01:08:41,016 and we have created a tournament to determine my next challenger. 1314 01:08:41,083 --> 01:08:44,120 Whoever wins this tournament is gonna have a nightmare 1315 01:08:44,186 --> 01:08:45,921 trying to take this belt away from me-- 1316 01:08:45,988 --> 01:08:47,156 ["Fight" playing] 1317 01:08:47,223 --> 01:08:48,858 [crowd cheers] 1318 01:08:48,924 --> 01:08:51,927 I'm in this tournament, so that nightmare is about to end. 1319 01:08:51,994 --> 01:08:55,998 Because your days as U.S. Champion are numbered, buddy. 1320 01:08:56,565 --> 01:08:58,200 If you and I fought, 1321 01:08:58,267 --> 01:09:03,472 six seconds is five more than I need to K.O. you. 1322 01:09:03,539 --> 01:09:05,574 [crowd boos] 1323 01:09:07,009 --> 01:09:10,212 [Patrick] Kevin Owens is gonna get his hands all over Grayson Waller. 1324 01:09:11,313 --> 01:09:13,983 Joining us here at the commentary desk, Logan Paul. 1325 01:09:14,049 --> 01:09:17,219 [Logan] I'm impressed by his ability to move that big body around the ring. 1326 01:09:17,286 --> 01:09:20,122 -[Cole] Oh, come on. -[Graves] KO is hurt. 1327 01:09:21,056 --> 01:09:22,625 His hand. Hit his hand. 1328 01:09:23,926 --> 01:09:27,396 [Cole] You have to wonder if Kevin Owens has a broken hand. 1329 01:09:27,463 --> 01:09:29,265 [dramatic music playing] 1330 01:09:29,331 --> 01:09:31,333 [Graves] Look at this. This is gonna be catastrophic. 1331 01:09:34,403 --> 01:09:37,006 [Patrick] KO may turn this around. And does so. 1332 01:09:37,072 --> 01:09:38,507 [Logan] Oh, come on. 1333 01:09:38,574 --> 01:09:40,843 [Graves] Logan doesn't believe it. But it happened. 1334 01:09:42,444 --> 01:09:45,781 [Cole] It looks like they may have broken Kevin Owens' hand. 1335 01:09:50,686 --> 01:09:53,656 [crowd cheers] 1336 01:10:00,162 --> 01:10:02,364 [crowd cheers] 1337 01:10:04,633 --> 01:10:05,701 Good luck, boys. 1338 01:10:11,507 --> 01:10:12,641 You ready for tonight? 1339 01:10:14,810 --> 01:10:15,878 Yeah. 1340 01:10:19,481 --> 01:10:22,484 ["Taking It All" featuring Stevie Stone playing] 1341 01:10:30,859 --> 01:10:32,328 ♪ We taking it all ♪ 1342 01:10:32,394 --> 01:10:34,763 ♪ Settle the score No, I will not take a loss ♪ 1343 01:10:34,830 --> 01:10:36,432 ♪ Taking it all ♪ 1344 01:10:36,498 --> 01:10:37,633 [bell rings] 1345 01:10:37,700 --> 01:10:39,268 [Rome] The following contest 1346 01:10:39,335 --> 01:10:43,939 is a tag team match scheduled for one fall. 1347 01:10:44,006 --> 01:10:45,207 Introducing first, 1348 01:10:45,274 --> 01:10:49,111 the team of Jimmy Uso 1349 01:10:49,178 --> 01:10:54,750 and Solo Sikoa. 1350 01:10:55,784 --> 01:10:59,455 [Patrick] Look at the intensity on the face of Solo Sikoa. 1351 01:10:59,521 --> 01:11:04,260 Randy Orton and LA Knight bound together by a shared goal and a common enemy. 1352 01:11:04,326 --> 01:11:08,097 They've gotta team up tonight to take down The Bloodline, Solo and Jimmy. 1353 01:11:08,163 --> 01:11:11,267 It is our main event, sponsored by Wingstop. 1354 01:11:11,333 --> 01:11:13,869 And it's next live on Fox. 1355 01:11:13,936 --> 01:11:16,171 ♪ They're screaming my name We taking it all ♪ 1356 01:11:16,238 --> 01:11:19,208 [Cole] Well, ladies and gentlemen, this is gonna be a good one. 1357 01:11:19,275 --> 01:11:21,877 Orton and Knight against The Bloodline! 1358 01:11:21,944 --> 01:11:24,580 Something's gotta give, live next. 1359 01:11:24,647 --> 01:11:26,815 ♪ Ready for war, better than ever before ♪ 1360 01:11:26,882 --> 01:11:28,083 ♪ Taking it all ♪ 1361 01:11:30,819 --> 01:11:32,221 [Patrick] So much has gone down 1362 01:11:32,288 --> 01:11:35,624 since we've last seen Roman Reigns here on SmackDown. 1363 01:11:35,691 --> 01:11:38,093 Mentioned tonight by CM Punk, 1364 01:11:38,160 --> 01:11:42,264 Roman Reigns, "The Tribal Chief," returns to Friday Night SmackDown 1365 01:11:42,331 --> 01:11:43,999 in Green Bay next week. 1366 01:11:44,066 --> 01:11:45,901 [Cole] Also next week, another first-round matchup 1367 01:11:45,968 --> 01:11:48,370 in the United States Championship Tournament. 1368 01:11:48,437 --> 01:11:50,606 It will be Grayson Waller. 1369 01:11:50,673 --> 01:11:53,108 The problem is he doesn't know who he's gonna face. 1370 01:11:53,175 --> 01:11:57,179 It's gonna be an NXT Superstar handpicked by WWE Hall of Famer, 1371 01:11:57,246 --> 01:11:58,313 Shawn Michaels. 1372 01:11:58,380 --> 01:11:59,948 It takes place next week. 1373 01:12:00,015 --> 01:12:01,517 [Patrick] And I cannot wait for this one. 1374 01:12:01,583 --> 01:12:04,186 Kevin Owens, despite having a broken hand, 1375 01:12:04,253 --> 01:12:06,955 will compete in the United States Championship Tournament 1376 01:12:07,022 --> 01:12:08,657 against Austin Theory. 1377 01:12:08,724 --> 01:12:12,628 What can the battle-hardened Kevin Owens do in that match next week? 1378 01:12:12,695 --> 01:12:14,029 [Cole] Broken hand and all. 1379 01:12:14,096 --> 01:12:16,865 ♪ The legacy runs through my veins I am a king ♪ 1380 01:12:16,932 --> 01:12:19,735 [Patrick] Green Bay, Wisconsin, we are coming for you. 1381 01:12:19,802 --> 01:12:24,373 Solo Sikoa, Jimmy Uso, and The Bloodline, and the return of Roman Reigns. 1382 01:12:24,440 --> 01:12:25,474 [Cole] Titletown. 1383 01:12:25,541 --> 01:12:26,909 ♪ LA Knight ♪ 1384 01:12:26,975 --> 01:12:28,510 [crowd cheers] 1385 01:12:28,577 --> 01:12:29,845 ♪ I wanna see you dance ♪ 1386 01:12:29,912 --> 01:12:31,046 [Rome] And their opponents, 1387 01:12:31,113 --> 01:12:34,550 first, from Los Angeles, California, 1388 01:12:34,616 --> 01:12:37,753 weighing in at 240 pounds, 1389 01:12:37,820 --> 01:12:40,089 LA Knight. 1390 01:12:40,155 --> 01:12:41,357 [crowd] Yeah! 1391 01:12:41,423 --> 01:12:45,094 [Patrick] Is it just me or does that roar get louder and louder for LA Knight? 1392 01:12:45,160 --> 01:12:48,097 [JBL] It's been incredible to see the meteoric rise of LA Knight 1393 01:12:48,163 --> 01:12:49,164 and it's all organic. 1394 01:12:49,231 --> 01:12:50,566 He did it all himself. 1395 01:12:50,632 --> 01:12:53,202 ["Welcome To LA" playing] 1396 01:12:54,670 --> 01:12:56,672 [crowd cheers] 1397 01:12:58,607 --> 01:13:01,944 [Patrick] Friday Night SmackDown is sponsored by Progressive Insurance. 1398 01:13:02,010 --> 01:13:04,813 For a job you'll love, visit Progressive. 1399 01:13:09,918 --> 01:13:13,322 [crowd] LA Knight, yeah! 1400 01:13:13,389 --> 01:13:16,492 [Patrick] LA Knight, a man that could very well be Undisputed Champion 1401 01:13:16,558 --> 01:13:18,994 -were it not for The Bloodline. -["Voices" playing] 1402 01:13:19,061 --> 01:13:21,563 Teaming up with The Viper tonight. 1403 01:13:21,630 --> 01:13:24,500 ♪ They understand, they talk to me ♪ 1404 01:13:24,566 --> 01:13:29,304 [Rome] And his tag team partner, from St. Louis, Missouri, 1405 01:13:29,371 --> 01:13:35,210 weighing in at 275 pounds, 1406 01:13:35,277 --> 01:13:38,113 "The Viper" 1407 01:13:38,180 --> 01:13:43,519 Randy Orton! 1408 01:13:43,585 --> 01:13:45,888 [Cole] John, you know Randy Orton better than anyone. 1409 01:13:45,954 --> 01:13:49,425 Orton asked the question earlier tonight, "Can I trust this guy, LA Knight?" 1410 01:13:49,491 --> 01:13:52,327 It should have been, "Can LA Knight trust Randy Orton?" 1411 01:13:52,394 --> 01:13:55,397 [JBL] He's a Viper. Like a snake knows what a snake is. 1412 01:13:55,464 --> 01:13:57,800 And Randy Orton is that snake. 1413 01:13:57,866 --> 01:14:01,270 Look, I'm telling you, it's hard to explain Randy Orton, 1414 01:14:01,336 --> 01:14:05,474 but if you build a sports entertainer from the ground up, 1415 01:14:05,541 --> 01:14:09,812 that right there is what it looks like. 1416 01:14:09,878 --> 01:14:12,080 The grandson of the legendary Bob O, 1417 01:14:12,147 --> 01:14:14,650 the son of the Hall of Famer, "The Ace," Cowboy. 1418 01:14:14,716 --> 01:14:18,720 The expectations of Randy Orton were beyond realistic. 1419 01:14:18,787 --> 01:14:22,124 He has not only met them, he has exceeded them, 1420 01:14:22,191 --> 01:14:27,930 and this 14-time World Champion is better than he has ever been. 1421 01:14:27,996 --> 01:14:29,465 That's a scary thought. 1422 01:14:29,531 --> 01:14:30,766 [Patrick] It certainly is indeed. 1423 01:14:30,833 --> 01:14:33,469 Returning from 18 months out, 1424 01:14:33,535 --> 01:14:35,804 Randy Orton is back and looking better than ever. 1425 01:14:35,871 --> 01:14:37,673 ♪ They talk to me ♪ 1426 01:14:38,574 --> 01:14:43,312 [Cole] John, you've been in the ring both with Randy's dad and with Randy Orton. 1427 01:14:43,378 --> 01:14:45,814 [JBL] I remember traveling in Tokyo with Bob Orton. 1428 01:14:45,881 --> 01:14:47,216 We were over there in the early '90s. 1429 01:14:47,282 --> 01:14:48,817 He's talking about this young kid, Randy. 1430 01:14:48,884 --> 01:14:51,119 He goes, "I think he's gonna be special." 1431 01:14:51,186 --> 01:14:53,956 Bob, that kid is special. 1432 01:14:55,457 --> 01:14:58,760 [Patrick] Tonight's main event is sponsored by Wingstop. 1433 01:14:59,995 --> 01:15:02,898 [Cole] The return of Randy Orton after a year and a half. 1434 01:15:02,965 --> 01:15:05,834 Of course, a big score to settle with The Bloodline. 1435 01:15:05,901 --> 01:15:09,137 It was The Bloodline that put Randy Orton out of action. 1436 01:15:09,204 --> 01:15:11,673 We never thought Randy was going to return 1437 01:15:11,740 --> 01:15:13,742 to in-ring action here in WWE. 1438 01:15:13,809 --> 01:15:15,944 [JBL] And imagine not only return, but better than ever. 1439 01:15:16,011 --> 01:15:17,679 This is a 14-time World Champion, 1440 01:15:17,746 --> 01:15:20,215 and he is better right now than he has ever been. 1441 01:15:20,282 --> 01:15:22,251 [Patrick] But, John, you know how Randy Orton thinks. 1442 01:15:22,317 --> 01:15:24,119 -Eighteen months out, injured… -[JBL] Do I? 1443 01:15:24,186 --> 01:15:25,687 Does anybody know what Randy Orton thinks? 1444 01:15:25,754 --> 01:15:27,122 [Patrick] Due to The Bloodline though. 1445 01:15:27,189 --> 01:15:31,126 Can you imagine the venom coursing through his brain-- or coursing through his veins? 1446 01:15:31,193 --> 01:15:33,829 And Orton now with an opportunity to settle that score. 1447 01:15:33,896 --> 01:15:35,731 [JBL] They didn't call him The Legend Killer 1448 01:15:35,797 --> 01:15:37,199 because he was polite to people. 1449 01:15:37,266 --> 01:15:38,500 [Cole] No, not at all. 1450 01:15:39,568 --> 01:15:40,869 Look at Randy Orton go. 1451 01:15:42,271 --> 01:15:44,206 Big score to settle with Jimmy Uso. 1452 01:15:44,273 --> 01:15:46,275 [JBL] Sometimes you just lay the leather to somebody 1453 01:15:46,341 --> 01:15:48,010 and that's what Randy Orton is doing. 1454 01:15:49,211 --> 01:15:52,648 [Cole] You know, only two men in history have held more World Titles 1455 01:15:52,714 --> 01:15:53,882 than Randy Orton has. 1456 01:15:53,949 --> 01:15:55,717 That would be John Cena and Ric Flair. 1457 01:15:55,784 --> 01:16:00,455 He's tied with Triple H for 14 in second place. 1458 01:16:00,522 --> 01:16:02,491 [Patrick] Tag was made to LA Knight. 1459 01:16:02,558 --> 01:16:04,559 [Cole] John, let's get back to LA Knight for a moment. 1460 01:16:04,626 --> 01:16:05,627 You mentioned it earlier. 1461 01:16:05,694 --> 01:16:10,165 What is it about LA Knight that has captivated the WWE fans? 1462 01:16:10,232 --> 01:16:12,467 [JBL] Look, sometimes you have people that come along… 1463 01:16:12,534 --> 01:16:14,636 -[Cole] Tag. -…that simply somehow connect with fans. 1464 01:16:14,703 --> 01:16:16,405 You can't explain it. It's not… 1465 01:16:16,471 --> 01:16:17,873 It's not something you can teach. 1466 01:16:17,940 --> 01:16:19,641 [Knight] I'm tryin' to help you tonight… 1467 01:16:19,708 --> 01:16:20,709 [indistinct] 1468 01:16:20,776 --> 01:16:22,577 Ah. Go ahead. All right. 1469 01:16:22,644 --> 01:16:24,546 [JBL] And it's not something you can predict. 1470 01:16:24,613 --> 01:16:26,648 LA Knight has done that. 1471 01:16:27,716 --> 01:16:28,584 [Cole] And here comes-- 1472 01:16:28,650 --> 01:16:30,552 [JBL] And because of that, LA Knight is gonna get 1473 01:16:30,619 --> 01:16:32,688 incredible opportunities, which he deserves. 1474 01:16:32,754 --> 01:16:34,756 [Patrick] Think about the rapid rise of Solo Sikoa 1475 01:16:34,823 --> 01:16:36,525 since Clash at the Castle. 1476 01:16:36,592 --> 01:16:40,629 This really is a meeting to behold now with the returning Randy Orton. 1477 01:16:40,696 --> 01:16:41,930 [Cole] Well, Solo Sikoa… 1478 01:16:41,997 --> 01:16:43,532 [crowd chants "RKO"] 1479 01:16:43,599 --> 01:16:46,101 …pretty much ended the career of John Cena. 1480 01:16:47,102 --> 01:16:49,204 -Oh! -[referee] Hey! Get outta here! 1481 01:16:49,271 --> 01:16:51,640 -Come on. What's the matter with you? -[crowd boos] 1482 01:16:51,707 --> 01:16:53,275 [Patrick] Jimmy Uso from behind. 1483 01:16:54,977 --> 01:16:56,545 [referee] What's the matter with you? 1484 01:16:59,281 --> 01:17:01,116 [Patrick] A special night, Tribute to the Troops, 1485 01:17:01,183 --> 01:17:03,452 and you're watching the main event of SmackDown. 1486 01:17:03,518 --> 01:17:06,688 LA Knight and Randy Orton teaming up for a first time against Solo Sikoa 1487 01:17:06,755 --> 01:17:08,290 and Jimmy Uso of The Bloodline. 1488 01:17:08,357 --> 01:17:10,792 [Cole] And some interesting developments before the commercial break. 1489 01:17:10,859 --> 01:17:13,595 First, LA Knight was not happy that Randy Orton tagged himself in, 1490 01:17:13,662 --> 01:17:16,198 and then Jimmy Uso wasn't happy 1491 01:17:16,264 --> 01:17:19,501 when Solo Sikoa tagged himself into the matchup. 1492 01:17:19,568 --> 01:17:22,938 [Patrick] Randy Orton saying earlier he didn't need saving last week, 1493 01:17:23,005 --> 01:17:25,040 talking about the impact of LA Knight. 1494 01:17:25,674 --> 01:17:27,976 And he said, "LA, who?" Doesn't know him. 1495 01:17:28,043 --> 01:17:30,412 [Cole] LA Knight also has a score to settle with The Bloodline. 1496 01:17:30,479 --> 01:17:32,280 And you mentioned earlier, Kevin, remember, 1497 01:17:32,347 --> 01:17:35,484 he could be the Undisputed Champion today if it wasn't for The Bloodline. 1498 01:17:35,550 --> 01:17:38,153 [JBL] So, basically what you're saying is no one likes anybody. 1499 01:17:38,220 --> 01:17:40,222 -It's kind of like Kevin out here. -[laughter] 1500 01:17:40,288 --> 01:17:43,125 [Cole] At least you got his name right finally, the end of the night. 1501 01:17:43,959 --> 01:17:46,028 [Patrick] Jimmy Uso makes the tag, as does Randy Orton. 1502 01:17:46,094 --> 01:17:47,963 Here we go. LA Knight and Solo Sikoa. 1503 01:17:48,030 --> 01:17:48,997 [crowd] Yeah! Yeah! 1504 01:17:49,064 --> 01:17:52,401 [Patrick] Remember, Roman Reigns returning to SmackDown next week, 1505 01:17:52,467 --> 01:17:56,405 so you'd imagine, JBL, the pressure for The Bloodline to win tonight is huge. 1506 01:17:56,471 --> 01:17:59,107 -[JBL] You better believe it. -[Patrick] Oh! 1507 01:17:59,174 --> 01:18:00,876 [JBL] We never thought we'd see anybody else 1508 01:18:00,942 --> 01:18:02,678 with a reign as dominant as Bruno Sammartino. 1509 01:18:02,744 --> 01:18:04,746 That's what we're seeing with Roman Reigns. 1510 01:18:04,813 --> 01:18:07,249 -You better make the Tribal Chief happy. -[crowd] Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! 1511 01:18:07,315 --> 01:18:10,318 [Cole] Listen to this place in support of LA Knight. 1512 01:18:10,385 --> 01:18:13,188 [crowd] LA Knight, yeah! 1513 01:18:13,255 --> 01:18:15,190 [Patrick] LA Knight! Oh my! 1514 01:18:15,257 --> 01:18:17,392 Crushing knee to the face of Sikoa. 1515 01:18:20,495 --> 01:18:22,964 [Cole] Again, just an electric atmosphere. 1516 01:18:23,031 --> 01:18:26,301 [Patrick] Knight is rolling here as the Street Champ is rocked. 1517 01:18:27,636 --> 01:18:29,337 Swing and a miss from Jimmy Uso. 1518 01:18:31,206 --> 01:18:33,241 Oh, Solo. There's that power. 1519 01:18:37,746 --> 01:18:39,881 [Cole] Jimmy Uso provided the distraction. 1520 01:18:39,948 --> 01:18:42,918 And just look at the power here of Solo Sikoa. 1521 01:18:42,984 --> 01:18:46,321 John, be glad you never had to step in the ring with Solo. 1522 01:18:46,388 --> 01:18:47,989 [JBL] With any of The Bloodline. 1523 01:18:48,056 --> 01:18:49,858 I'm very happily retired. 1524 01:18:49,925 --> 01:18:53,028 I think Jimmy and Solo were on the same page right now. 1525 01:18:53,095 --> 01:18:55,097 [Cole] You know, a lot of comparisons made 1526 01:18:55,163 --> 01:18:56,832 between the way that Solo works in the ring 1527 01:18:56,898 --> 01:18:58,900 and, of course, the late, great Umaga. 1528 01:19:00,969 --> 01:19:04,773 [Patrick] Solo, The Enforcer of The Bloodline for a reason. 1529 01:19:04,840 --> 01:19:07,542 As you mentioned, Cole, silencing John Cena. 1530 01:19:07,609 --> 01:19:11,646 [JBL] By the way, Umaga played high school football in Samoa barefoot. 1531 01:19:11,713 --> 01:19:13,515 One of the toughest guys ever. And you're right. 1532 01:19:13,582 --> 01:19:16,451 Solo Sikoa reminds you a lot of Umaga. 1533 01:19:16,518 --> 01:19:18,220 [Patrick] Behind the referee Jason Ayers' back. 1534 01:19:18,286 --> 01:19:20,055 [JBL] Same athleticism, the same strength, 1535 01:19:20,122 --> 01:19:21,423 same tenacity. 1536 01:19:21,490 --> 01:19:25,393 [Cole] Umaga was the uncle of Solo. And now Jimmy back up on the apron. 1537 01:19:26,528 --> 01:19:28,663 [Patrick] Cheap shot by Jimmy Uso moments ago… 1538 01:19:28,730 --> 01:19:30,465 -[Cole] Oh, nice suplex. -[Patrick] Solo again. 1539 01:19:31,399 --> 01:19:34,236 [Patrick] Solo Sikoa to put-- LA Knight kicking out early though. 1540 01:19:34,302 --> 01:19:37,539 [Cole] Such little wasted motion when it comes to Sikoa. 1541 01:19:37,606 --> 01:19:39,808 Everything he delivers means something. 1542 01:19:41,643 --> 01:19:44,279 [JBL] There's something about generational sports entertainers, 1543 01:19:44,346 --> 01:19:45,380 generational anything. 1544 01:19:45,447 --> 01:19:48,016 You look at the Mannings, you look at Manning's son 1545 01:19:48,083 --> 01:19:49,651 now at the University of Texas. 1546 01:19:49,718 --> 01:19:52,821 There's something about growing up in a sport 1547 01:19:52,888 --> 01:19:55,257 that just gives you an edge over everybody else. 1548 01:19:55,323 --> 01:19:56,691 [Patrick] As Corey Graves always says, 1549 01:19:56,758 --> 01:19:59,294 The Bloodline, as deep as they are dangerous. 1550 01:19:59,995 --> 01:20:01,696 [crowd] Yeah! Yeah! 1551 01:20:02,264 --> 01:20:03,532 [Patrick] Oh! 1552 01:20:03,598 --> 01:20:05,100 Vicious right from Solo. 1553 01:20:11,506 --> 01:20:12,808 Randy Orton on the other side, 1554 01:20:12,874 --> 01:20:15,177 watching on as Jimmy approves what he's seeing 1555 01:20:15,243 --> 01:20:16,912 from his brother Solo Sikoa. 1556 01:20:16,978 --> 01:20:19,147 [JBL] What you gotta do right now if you're The Bloodline is 1557 01:20:19,214 --> 01:20:20,816 you gotta keep Randy Orton on the apron. 1558 01:20:20,882 --> 01:20:22,617 Leave him there till the match ends. 1559 01:20:22,684 --> 01:20:25,253 You try to finish this off right now with LA Knight. 1560 01:20:26,221 --> 01:20:27,122 [shouting] 1561 01:20:27,189 --> 01:20:29,457 -[Patrick] Sikoa! -[Cole] Yeah, speaking of Umaga… 1562 01:20:32,561 --> 01:20:35,063 Randy realizes the trouble his team is in. 1563 01:20:36,364 --> 01:20:38,266 [Patrick] Randy realized what he was in for 1564 01:20:38,333 --> 01:20:40,435 when he signed the SmackDown contract last week. 1565 01:20:40,502 --> 01:20:42,671 [Cole] Well, he did it because he wanted The Bloodline. 1566 01:20:42,737 --> 01:20:43,805 Plain and simple! 1567 01:20:45,106 --> 01:20:48,276 [Patrick] Now he has that opportunity, but can he get back in this match? 1568 01:20:50,111 --> 01:20:55,016 [Cole] The devious Jey Uso looking to pick the bones of LA Knight. 1569 01:20:55,083 --> 01:20:58,553 [Patrick] What a difference we're seeing from Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa, 1570 01:20:59,120 --> 01:21:00,555 the way they operate. 1571 01:21:00,622 --> 01:21:01,656 Tag made. 1572 01:21:02,624 --> 01:21:06,094 [Cole] Jimmy's brother Jey had a hell of a main event on Monday Night Raw 1573 01:21:06,161 --> 01:21:08,430 for the World Championship this past Monday. 1574 01:21:10,832 --> 01:21:12,000 Double-team now. 1575 01:21:13,902 --> 01:21:16,671 [Patrick] Crushing Knight's back into the turnbuckles. 1576 01:21:16,738 --> 01:21:17,672 [Jimmy] Too easy! 1577 01:21:17,739 --> 01:21:19,641 [JBL] I've seen The Usos since they've come in. 1578 01:21:19,708 --> 01:21:21,676 Look, I believe both of these two guys 1579 01:21:21,743 --> 01:21:24,546 could be World Champions, along with Solo Sikoa. 1580 01:21:25,513 --> 01:21:28,750 [Cole] Yeah, Sikoa is definitely a future World Champion. 1581 01:21:28,817 --> 01:21:30,318 No doubt about that. 1582 01:21:32,120 --> 01:21:33,521 -[Patrick] Knight. -[Cole] Nobody home. 1583 01:21:33,588 --> 01:21:36,558 [Patrick] Out of harm's way. Can he make the tag to Randy Orton? 1584 01:21:39,561 --> 01:21:42,230 Knight so close, dragged back by Solo. 1585 01:21:44,466 --> 01:21:46,701 But LA Knight will continue to fight. 1586 01:21:46,768 --> 01:21:49,170 [Cole] And that bulldog from the second rope by Knight. 1587 01:21:52,307 --> 01:21:53,975 [JBL] And like it's been doing all night, 1588 01:21:54,042 --> 01:21:55,810 this place is gonna come unglued 1589 01:21:55,877 --> 01:21:57,812 if Randy Orton finds a way into this match. 1590 01:21:57,879 --> 01:22:00,815 [crowd chants "Randy"] 1591 01:22:00,882 --> 01:22:03,318 [Patrick] Chants of "Randy" ring out here in Providence. 1592 01:22:03,385 --> 01:22:04,486 And here comes The Viper. 1593 01:22:04,552 --> 01:22:06,087 [Cole] Tags all the way around. 1594 01:22:10,358 --> 01:22:12,694 [Patrick] Taking out Solo Sikoa as well. 1595 01:22:12,761 --> 01:22:13,828 [Cole] Oh! 1596 01:22:17,532 --> 01:22:19,000 [Patrick] Randy Orton! 1597 01:22:19,067 --> 01:22:20,702 [JBL] That is a thing of beauty. 1598 01:22:20,769 --> 01:22:23,071 -[Patrick] He's back. -[JBL] It is art. 1599 01:22:23,138 --> 01:22:24,606 Absolutely art. 1600 01:22:24,673 --> 01:22:29,511 [Cole] The most… most beautiful powerslam in WWE. 1601 01:22:29,577 --> 01:22:31,012 -Uh-oh. -[Patrick] Watch out. 1602 01:22:32,781 --> 01:22:34,950 -Oh! -Oh! 1603 01:22:35,016 --> 01:22:36,751 [Patrick] Jimmy Uso face-first. 1604 01:22:36,818 --> 01:22:38,954 [JBL] I didn't really want to get interactive. 1605 01:22:39,020 --> 01:22:40,088 [Patrick] Uso! 1606 01:22:40,155 --> 01:22:41,222 [JBL] Good grief! 1607 01:22:41,289 --> 01:22:43,058 [Cole] Crushing our announce table. 1608 01:22:45,293 --> 01:22:47,295 [crowd cheers] 1609 01:22:47,362 --> 01:22:48,430 [JBL laughs] 1610 01:22:48,496 --> 01:22:52,067 [JBL] Randy Orton wreaking havoc, like he's done his entire career. 1611 01:22:54,636 --> 01:22:56,404 [Patrick] He wants Uso back inside. 1612 01:22:57,572 --> 01:22:59,474 Orton. Look at the enjoyment. 1613 01:22:59,541 --> 01:23:02,544 [crowd chants "Randy"] 1614 01:23:03,945 --> 01:23:05,914 [crowd cheers] 1615 01:23:05,981 --> 01:23:08,516 [Cole] Randy Orton setting up Uso. 1616 01:23:11,886 --> 01:23:13,722 Vintage Randy Orton! 1617 01:23:13,788 --> 01:23:15,790 [crowd cheers] 1618 01:23:17,125 --> 01:23:19,194 [JBL] Somebody hears voices. 1619 01:23:19,260 --> 01:23:21,563 [crowd cheers] 1620 01:23:21,629 --> 01:23:23,365 -[JBL] Here we go. -[Cole] The Viper is coiled. 1621 01:23:23,431 --> 01:23:24,532 [JBL] Here we go. 1622 01:23:27,902 --> 01:23:30,271 [Patrick] Randy's primed… Oh no! Solo Sikoa. 1623 01:23:30,338 --> 01:23:32,040 [crowd boos] 1624 01:23:32,107 --> 01:23:35,010 Back in and hammering away at Orton. 1625 01:23:37,212 --> 01:23:38,446 Oh no. 1626 01:23:38,513 --> 01:23:40,315 [Cole] Looking for the Samoan Spike! 1627 01:23:40,382 --> 01:23:43,284 [Patrick] LA Knight, there to help out. 1628 01:23:43,351 --> 01:23:44,419 [Cole] DDT! 1629 01:23:46,721 --> 01:23:48,323 [Patrick] Knight catches Jimmy Uso. 1630 01:23:50,025 --> 01:23:51,226 [Cole] RKO! 1631 01:23:51,292 --> 01:23:53,228 Knight went for the Blunt Force Trauma. 1632 01:23:53,294 --> 01:23:55,797 Randy Orton intercepted and went into the RKO! 1633 01:23:55,864 --> 01:23:56,698 [bell rings] 1634 01:23:56,765 --> 01:23:58,933 ♪ I hear voices in my head ♪ 1635 01:23:59,000 --> 01:24:03,138 [Rome] Here are your winners, the team of LA Knight 1636 01:24:03,204 --> 01:24:08,109 and Randy Orton. 1637 01:24:08,176 --> 01:24:10,879 ["Voices" by Rev Theory playing] 1638 01:24:10,945 --> 01:24:12,113 [Patrick] What a moment. 1639 01:24:12,180 --> 01:24:14,816 A sign of respect between Orton and Knight-- 1640 01:24:14,883 --> 01:24:16,084 -Well, not quite. -Spot on, Cole. 1641 01:24:16,151 --> 01:24:19,521 [Cole] Yeah, I mean, LA Knight was going for the BFT and Randy Orton said, 1642 01:24:19,587 --> 01:24:21,890 "Unh-unh, this is my night." 1643 01:24:21,956 --> 01:24:23,191 [JBL] Out of nowhere. 1644 01:24:23,258 --> 01:24:25,393 -[crowd] One! Two! Three! -[bell rings] 1645 01:24:25,460 --> 01:24:27,595 ♪ …voice that is my savior ♪ 1646 01:24:27,662 --> 01:24:30,265 [Patrick] Randy Orton back on SmackDown. 1647 01:24:30,331 --> 01:24:34,335 He's telling LA Knight whose game it is. 1648 01:24:34,402 --> 01:24:35,937 [Cole] And let's not forget, 1649 01:24:36,004 --> 01:24:41,943 Roman Reigns returns next week to Friday Night SmackDown. 1650 01:24:42,010 --> 01:24:43,278 ♪ I see heroes dyin' ♪ 1651 01:24:43,344 --> 01:24:45,180 ♪ I taste blood that's dryin' ♪ iday Night SmackDown.