1 00:00:01,034 --> 00:00:04,104 [WWE intro music plays] 2 00:00:04,571 --> 00:00:05,572 [John Cena] Then… 3 00:00:06,973 --> 00:00:08,341 -[Ric Flair] Woo! -[glass shatters] 4 00:00:08,408 --> 00:00:10,343 [The Rock] If you smell… 5 00:00:10,410 --> 00:00:12,245 -[bell tolls] -[Cena] Now… 6 00:00:12,312 --> 00:00:14,114 [Roman Reigns] Acknowledge me. 7 00:00:14,848 --> 00:00:17,350 -♪ The King of Kings ♪ -♪ You can't see me ♪ 8 00:00:17,417 --> 00:00:18,585 [Cena] Forever. 9 00:00:23,089 --> 00:00:24,190 Together. 10 00:00:26,926 --> 00:00:28,094 [music fades] 11 00:00:28,995 --> 00:00:29,863 [crowd cheers] 12 00:00:29,929 --> 00:00:33,233 [Orton] Roman Reigns, you took 18 months from me, 13 00:00:33,299 --> 00:00:37,570 so I am going to take everything away from you. 14 00:00:37,637 --> 00:00:40,974 And I don't care which one of your family members 15 00:00:41,041 --> 00:00:43,676 I have to go through to get the job done. 16 00:00:43,743 --> 00:00:44,911 I'm coming for you. 17 00:00:44,978 --> 00:00:46,479 [dramatic music playing] 18 00:00:47,080 --> 00:00:48,681 It's promotion season. 19 00:00:48,748 --> 00:00:51,017 If you're able to handle Randy Orton alone, 20 00:00:51,618 --> 00:00:53,887 just imagine what's in store for you. 21 00:00:55,488 --> 00:00:58,625 [Patrick] Off we go. It's a hot start from Randy Orton. 22 00:01:01,694 --> 00:01:04,597 Jimmy Uso's task is clear from The Tribal Chief, 23 00:01:04,664 --> 00:01:07,033 handle Randy Orton tonight by himself. 24 00:01:07,767 --> 00:01:11,938 [Graves] Just that quickly, Orton turns the tides of momentum 25 00:01:12,005 --> 00:01:13,840 back into his own favor. 26 00:01:14,541 --> 00:01:17,277 [Patrick] The Viper ready to feast. 27 00:01:17,343 --> 00:01:20,013 ["Taking It All (feat. Stevie Stone)" playing] 28 00:01:20,080 --> 00:01:22,515 [Graves] And here comes the enforcer of The Bloodline. 29 00:01:24,184 --> 00:01:26,419 ["Welcome To LA" playing] 30 00:01:26,486 --> 00:01:30,957 [Graves] It's the defiant LA Knight, bringing the fight to Solo. 31 00:01:32,725 --> 00:01:34,227 RKO! 32 00:01:34,294 --> 00:01:36,696 [crowd] One, two, three! 33 00:01:37,197 --> 00:01:38,098 [bell rings] 34 00:01:38,765 --> 00:01:41,034 -[Cole] Oh! -[Graves] It's Roman Reigns. 35 00:01:41,101 --> 00:01:43,269 [dramatic music playing] 36 00:01:45,605 --> 00:01:48,975 [Graves] Roman Reigns, Randy Orton toe to toe. 37 00:01:49,042 --> 00:01:51,077 But Jimmy Uso from behind. 38 00:01:51,144 --> 00:01:54,581 [Cole] The pack-like mentality in full force. 39 00:01:54,647 --> 00:01:56,382 [Graves] And LA Knight's back. 40 00:01:57,450 --> 00:01:58,818 [Patrick] But Solo from behind. 41 00:01:58,885 --> 00:02:02,155 The numbers spell trouble for LA Knight and Randy Orton. 42 00:02:02,222 --> 00:02:05,225 [crowd boos] 43 00:02:06,125 --> 00:02:07,427 ["Phenomenal" playing] 44 00:02:07,494 --> 00:02:08,728 [Patrick] Could it be? 45 00:02:09,395 --> 00:02:11,197 [Graves] AJ Styles! 46 00:02:12,799 --> 00:02:14,934 -[dramatic music playing] -[Cole] Phenomenal Forearm. 47 00:02:15,869 --> 00:02:18,538 [Graves] AJ Styles evening the odds. 48 00:02:19,272 --> 00:02:22,709 [Cole] The Bloodline has made a lot of enemies. 49 00:02:22,775 --> 00:02:24,544 And there's gonna be hell to pay. 50 00:02:29,215 --> 00:02:31,050 [crowd roaring] 51 00:02:32,252 --> 00:02:34,954 [crowd boos] 52 00:02:36,890 --> 00:02:38,858 [dramatic music continues] 53 00:02:49,636 --> 00:02:51,571 ["Nobody Better Than Me" playing] 54 00:02:51,638 --> 00:02:54,908 [crowd cheering] 55 00:02:54,974 --> 00:02:57,343 ♪ I don't see nobody, I don't see nobody ♪ 56 00:02:57,410 --> 00:03:00,947 ♪ Who can tussle with the beast? I don't see nobody, ' cause there… ♪ 57 00:03:01,014 --> 00:03:03,683 [Patrick] 'Tis the season, folks. Happy holidays, 58 00:03:03,750 --> 00:03:07,854 as we welcome you to a festive Friday Night SmackDown 59 00:03:07,921 --> 00:03:09,656 sponsored by Progressive. 60 00:03:09,722 --> 00:03:14,160 A triple-threat of protection with home, auto, and more. 61 00:03:15,728 --> 00:03:16,696 [song fades out] 62 00:03:17,363 --> 00:03:20,366 -["Phenomenal" playing] -[crowd cheering] 63 00:03:26,206 --> 00:03:29,442 [Graves] Last week as we went off the air on Friday Night SmackDown, 64 00:03:29,509 --> 00:03:33,880 we were left with more questions than answers regarding this man, 65 00:03:33,947 --> 00:03:37,350 a newly returned AJ Styles. 66 00:03:37,984 --> 00:03:39,452 But judging by AJ's appearance, 67 00:03:39,519 --> 00:03:43,056 this is a very, very different man than we last saw. 68 00:03:43,823 --> 00:03:46,526 [Patrick] Corey, maybe we'll get some answers tonight 69 00:03:46,593 --> 00:03:49,262 from "The Phenomenal One" AJ Styles. 70 00:03:49,329 --> 00:03:51,264 This, three months ago, 71 00:03:51,331 --> 00:03:55,501 when The Bloodline sent AJ Styles away in an ambulance. 72 00:03:55,568 --> 00:03:58,004 [Graves] This is the last time we would see AJ Styles 73 00:03:58,071 --> 00:03:59,639 prior to his shocking return 74 00:03:59,706 --> 00:04:02,108 in the closing moments of SmackDown last week. 75 00:04:02,175 --> 00:04:05,778 Obviously, Styles has unfinished business with The Bloodline, 76 00:04:05,845 --> 00:04:08,014 and he can pick up where he left off tonight 77 00:04:08,081 --> 00:04:10,683 as The Phenomenal One goes one-on-one 78 00:04:10,750 --> 00:04:14,320 with the enforcer of The Bloodline, Solo Sikoa. 79 00:04:15,421 --> 00:04:18,458 ♪ No, they don't want none No, they don't want none ♪ 80 00:04:18,524 --> 00:04:19,726 [song fades out] 81 00:04:24,130 --> 00:04:25,732 Randy Orton… 82 00:04:27,700 --> 00:04:30,470 wants Roman Reigns at the Royal Rumble. 83 00:04:36,909 --> 00:04:38,211 LA Knight… 84 00:04:39,212 --> 00:04:40,346 [crowd cheers] 85 00:04:43,549 --> 00:04:45,885 …wants Roman Reigns 86 00:04:45,952 --> 00:04:50,790 anytime, anyplace, anywhere. 87 00:04:52,058 --> 00:04:56,229 And I don't blame either one of them. 88 00:04:58,064 --> 00:05:01,200 And I don't give a damn 89 00:05:01,267 --> 00:05:04,737 about Randy Orton or LA Knight. 90 00:05:04,804 --> 00:05:07,173 [crowd boos] 91 00:05:12,445 --> 00:05:14,280 Understand this. 92 00:05:14,947 --> 00:05:16,516 I am number one 93 00:05:16,582 --> 00:05:19,452 when it comes to getting his hands on Roman Reigns. 94 00:05:19,519 --> 00:05:23,890 I, I want Roman Reigns 95 00:05:23,956 --> 00:05:26,292 at the Royal Rumble. 96 00:05:26,359 --> 00:05:28,428 [crowd clamors] 97 00:05:28,494 --> 00:05:30,430 ["Welcome To LA" playing] 98 00:05:30,496 --> 00:05:32,498 [crowd cheering] 99 00:05:33,900 --> 00:05:39,305 [Graves] Imagine that, LA Knight has something to say about that. 100 00:05:41,974 --> 00:05:42,809 [song cuts out] 101 00:05:50,550 --> 00:05:57,557 [crowd chanting] LA Knight! LA Knight! LA Knight! LA Knight! 102 00:06:01,794 --> 00:06:03,529 Let me talk to you. 103 00:06:03,596 --> 00:06:04,864 [crowd shouts] Yeah! 104 00:06:07,366 --> 00:06:09,369 I ain't gonna come out here and argue with you 105 00:06:09,435 --> 00:06:12,004 about who gets Roman Reigns first. 106 00:06:12,071 --> 00:06:15,475 If it's Randy Orton, if it's you. Nah, nah. 107 00:06:16,376 --> 00:06:18,745 Because there's nothing to argue about. 108 00:06:18,811 --> 00:06:20,880 You've got to consider something right now. 109 00:06:20,947 --> 00:06:24,317 After what happened to me at Crown Jewel, 110 00:06:24,383 --> 00:06:27,353 I tell you what, you can have Roman Reigns… 111 00:06:29,222 --> 00:06:31,557 after I get him first. 112 00:06:31,624 --> 00:06:33,393 [crowd shouts] Yeah! 113 00:06:33,459 --> 00:06:35,395 'Cause I'll put it to you like this… 114 00:06:36,429 --> 00:06:42,368 Roman Reigns is gonna get this man first with everybody saying… 115 00:06:42,435 --> 00:06:45,471 [crowd] LA Knight, yeah! 116 00:06:45,538 --> 00:06:48,641 But considering what happened last week, 117 00:06:48,708 --> 00:06:52,812 the first one on my list damn sure could be AJ Styles. 118 00:06:52,879 --> 00:06:53,880 Yeah! 119 00:06:53,946 --> 00:06:55,081 [crowd] Yeah! 120 00:06:55,882 --> 00:06:59,819 Oh, you forget so easily that you stepped over my dead body 121 00:06:59,886 --> 00:07:04,323 to get a match with Cena to tag against The Bloodline, 122 00:07:04,390 --> 00:07:08,628 and then get your match with Roman Reigns at Crown Jewel. 123 00:07:09,195 --> 00:07:11,798 [indistinct] 124 00:07:16,035 --> 00:07:16,869 That's the situation-- 125 00:07:16,936 --> 00:07:18,738 Why don't I come up here, we can talk about, huh? 126 00:07:18,805 --> 00:07:21,441 You or anyone else gets in my way, 127 00:07:21,507 --> 00:07:22,975 I'll drop them too. 128 00:07:24,844 --> 00:07:26,345 ["Voices" playing] 129 00:07:26,412 --> 00:07:28,614 [crowd cheering] 130 00:07:28,681 --> 00:07:31,651 [Graves] Choose your words carefully, Mr. Styles. 131 00:07:41,294 --> 00:07:44,464 ♪ You got your rules and your religion ♪ 132 00:07:44,530 --> 00:07:45,498 [song fades out] 133 00:07:47,300 --> 00:07:49,936 I can appreciate both of you 134 00:07:50,002 --> 00:07:53,906 and your issues that you have with Roman Reigns, 135 00:07:53,973 --> 00:07:58,110 your issues that you have with The Bloodline. 136 00:07:58,177 --> 00:08:02,148 But Roman Reigns and The Bloodline, 137 00:08:02,215 --> 00:08:05,051 they put me on the shelf for 18 months, 138 00:08:05,117 --> 00:08:09,589 18 long months. 139 00:08:10,223 --> 00:08:13,125 Now, I enjoy being at home, boys, 140 00:08:13,893 --> 00:08:17,530 but I was missing my second home, which is right here in this ring. 141 00:08:17,597 --> 00:08:19,732 And I'm gonna tell you both something right now. 142 00:08:19,799 --> 00:08:21,133 [crowd cheers] 143 00:08:22,869 --> 00:08:25,605 Nothing is gonna get in my way. 144 00:08:25,671 --> 00:08:28,608 So, frankly, here it goes, fellas. 145 00:08:28,674 --> 00:08:31,644 Look, hey, hold on. Wait, wait, wait. Hold… Just wait a second. 146 00:08:32,511 --> 00:08:35,214 No disrespect, but let me go ahead and point something out right now. 147 00:08:35,281 --> 00:08:37,016 The Bloodline took you out. 148 00:08:37,884 --> 00:08:39,619 The Bloodline took you out. 149 00:08:40,386 --> 00:08:42,855 Does anybody remember them taking me out? 150 00:08:42,922 --> 00:08:44,123 Nah, nah. 151 00:08:45,191 --> 00:08:46,993 Which means I'm bulletproof at this point. 152 00:08:47,493 --> 00:08:50,663 You guys have fallen at the feet of The Bloodline. 153 00:08:50,730 --> 00:08:51,931 And what that means, 154 00:08:51,998 --> 00:08:55,801 you guys take every bit out on The Bloodline that you want to. 155 00:08:55,868 --> 00:08:57,370 Come along for the ride. 156 00:08:57,436 --> 00:09:00,573 But I've got Roman Reigns. 157 00:09:00,640 --> 00:09:03,543 [Aldis] Gentlemen, gentlemen, gentlemen. 158 00:09:05,278 --> 00:09:06,479 So sorry to interrupt. 159 00:09:06,545 --> 00:09:09,482 If I could have your attention, please, just for one moment. 160 00:09:11,284 --> 00:09:15,121 Because this is in fact a situation we find ourselves in, isn't it? 161 00:09:15,888 --> 00:09:17,356 Because the way I see it, 162 00:09:17,990 --> 00:09:23,729 each of you has a legitimate claim to face Roman Reigns. 163 00:09:24,330 --> 00:09:29,001 So I've decided that I'm gonna give you a legitimate opportunity 164 00:09:29,068 --> 00:09:33,539 to earn the right to face Roman Reigns next. 165 00:09:33,606 --> 00:09:37,443 So, in two weeks… 166 00:09:38,778 --> 00:09:43,282 we present SmackDown New Year's Revolution. 167 00:09:43,983 --> 00:09:45,618 And at that event, 168 00:09:46,385 --> 00:09:49,488 it will be AJ Styles… 169 00:09:51,190 --> 00:09:54,226 versus LA Knight… 170 00:09:54,293 --> 00:09:55,528 [crowd] Yeah! 171 00:09:56,195 --> 00:10:01,567 …versus Randy Orton in a Triple Threat Match. 172 00:10:01,634 --> 00:10:03,035 [crowd cheers] 173 00:10:04,470 --> 00:10:05,504 [Aldis] The winner… 174 00:10:07,073 --> 00:10:11,043 gets Roman Reigns at the Royal Rumble. 175 00:10:11,877 --> 00:10:13,112 [crowd cheers] 176 00:10:15,881 --> 00:10:20,219 Fine, fine. Whatever it takes to get to Roman Reigns. 177 00:10:21,354 --> 00:10:24,523 So, I'll see you two at New Year's Revolution. 178 00:10:28,294 --> 00:10:30,429 And in my match with Solo Sikoa, 179 00:10:31,097 --> 00:10:34,333 if anyone gets close to this ring, 180 00:10:35,201 --> 00:10:36,702 I'll take you out too. 181 00:10:37,536 --> 00:10:39,839 ["Phenomenal" playing] 182 00:10:39,905 --> 00:10:44,977 [Cole] What a massive announcement from our General Manager Nick Aldis. 183 00:10:45,044 --> 00:10:48,414 [Graves] That is Premium Live Event-caliber, 184 00:10:48,481 --> 00:10:50,583 if I may say so myself. 185 00:10:50,650 --> 00:10:55,421 I like your style, Mr. General Manager. Well done, Nick Aldis. 186 00:10:55,488 --> 00:10:58,791 Orton, Styles, Knight, Triple Threat. 187 00:10:58,858 --> 00:11:02,194 The winner goes to the Royal Rumble to challenge Roman Reigns. 188 00:11:02,261 --> 00:11:04,597 -What a way to kick off the new year. -Are you kidding me? Wow! 189 00:11:04,664 --> 00:11:07,433 New Year's Revolution in just two weeks' time. 190 00:11:07,500 --> 00:11:09,702 But here tonight on Friday Night SmackDown, 191 00:11:09,769 --> 00:11:11,370 the stakes are enormous. 192 00:11:11,437 --> 00:11:12,638 We are at the semifinal stage 193 00:11:12,705 --> 00:11:14,674 in the United States Championship Tournament. 194 00:11:14,740 --> 00:11:16,509 Who will advance to the final? 195 00:11:16,575 --> 00:11:19,979 Will it be Carmelo Hayes in just his second match on SmackDown, 196 00:11:20,046 --> 00:11:22,581 or Kevin Owens with a broken hand? 197 00:11:22,648 --> 00:11:27,319 [Graves] On the other side of the bracket, we will see "The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley 198 00:11:27,386 --> 00:11:31,157 go one-on-one with Santos Escobar. 199 00:11:31,223 --> 00:11:33,392 Lashley looking to throw his weight around, 200 00:11:33,459 --> 00:11:36,529 but we get to see how sadistic Santos can be. 201 00:11:36,595 --> 00:11:42,034 [Cole] Also tonight, the brand new NXT North American Champion, 202 00:11:42,101 --> 00:11:45,838 Dragon Lee, defends the title against Butch. 203 00:11:45,905 --> 00:11:49,141 Something has to give on SmackDown tonight. 204 00:11:54,280 --> 00:11:56,282 ["Watch Me Shine" playing] 205 00:11:57,416 --> 00:11:59,285 [Patrick] 'Tis the season, folks. 206 00:11:59,351 --> 00:12:02,021 Let's get set for a little Holiday Havoc. 207 00:12:02,088 --> 00:12:06,125 [Graves] There are 10,000 Christmas songs, and you used the same one twice. 208 00:12:07,526 --> 00:12:08,627 [bell rings] 209 00:12:08,694 --> 00:12:12,398 [Rome] The following is a Holiday Havoc 210 00:12:12,465 --> 00:12:16,702 -Eight-Woman Tag Team Match! -[explosion] 211 00:12:16,769 --> 00:12:22,108 [Rome] Introducing first, the team of Michin, Zelina Vega, 212 00:12:22,174 --> 00:12:28,414 Shotzi, and Bianca Belair! 213 00:12:28,914 --> 00:12:31,450 [Patrick] Not singing "Run, Run, Rudolph" anytime soon. 214 00:12:31,517 --> 00:12:34,253 What can we expect from this Holiday Havoc? 215 00:12:34,320 --> 00:12:37,056 An eight-woman tag team match coming your way. 216 00:12:37,123 --> 00:12:40,159 Can Damage CTRL continue their dominance? 217 00:12:40,226 --> 00:12:43,629 We're gonna find out tonight, here on SmackDown live. 218 00:12:43,696 --> 00:12:45,264 [Graves] It's time to deck the halls. 219 00:12:48,334 --> 00:12:49,935 [Patrick] Friday Night SmackDown is sponsored 220 00:12:50,002 --> 00:12:52,338 by Progressive's Keys to Progress Program. 221 00:12:52,404 --> 00:12:55,574 Gifting cars to veterans since 2013. 222 00:12:56,142 --> 00:12:57,343 Welcome back in, folks. 223 00:12:57,409 --> 00:13:01,180 A rowdy crowd here tonight getting set for some Holiday Havoc. 224 00:13:01,247 --> 00:13:02,748 An eight-woman tag team match. 225 00:13:02,815 --> 00:13:04,784 ["We Got the Rage" playing] 226 00:13:06,152 --> 00:13:07,019 ♪ Haha ♪ 227 00:13:08,254 --> 00:13:09,555 ♪ Damage CTRL ♪ 228 00:13:10,756 --> 00:13:11,657 ♪ Yeah ♪ 229 00:13:15,127 --> 00:13:18,197 ♪ We got the power, we got the rage, yeah Control the stage… ♪ 230 00:13:18,264 --> 00:13:22,735 [Rome] And their opponents, accompanied by Dakota Kai, 231 00:13:22,801 --> 00:13:26,338 Kairi Sane, Asuka, Bayley 232 00:13:26,405 --> 00:13:31,410 and the WWE Women's Champion, Iyo Sky, 233 00:13:31,477 --> 00:13:35,047 Damage CTRL! 234 00:13:35,114 --> 00:13:38,184 [Patrick] I think it's safe to say Damage CTRL are stronger 235 00:13:38,250 --> 00:13:40,753 and more united than ever before. 236 00:13:40,819 --> 00:13:44,757 Last week, a dominant performance from The Kabuki Warriors. 237 00:13:44,824 --> 00:13:47,993 Bayley outlining their goals for the future. 238 00:13:48,060 --> 00:13:51,096 [Graves] Bayley herself announced that she will be taking part 239 00:13:51,163 --> 00:13:53,065 in the Women's Royal Rumble Match. 240 00:13:54,400 --> 00:13:56,068 Gotta be an intimidating sight 241 00:13:56,135 --> 00:13:57,870 if you're one of the women standing in the ring. 242 00:13:57,937 --> 00:14:00,139 And I'm not talking about the pumpkin pie and the cookies. 243 00:14:00,206 --> 00:14:02,474 Cole, can you pass me one of those? 244 00:14:02,541 --> 00:14:04,109 -It's been a while. -I'm starving over here. 245 00:14:04,176 --> 00:14:06,445 -Here we go. It's kicking off already. -[bell rings] 246 00:14:06,512 --> 00:14:07,947 [Patrick] And there's the bell. 247 00:14:08,414 --> 00:14:10,516 Victor by pinfall or submission, but anything goes. 248 00:14:10,583 --> 00:14:14,253 No count-outs, no disqualification here in this Holiday Havoc. 249 00:14:15,821 --> 00:14:21,026 [Graves] Bianca right now in the corner, teeing off on the WWE Women's Champion, 250 00:14:21,093 --> 00:14:21,927 Iyo Sky. 251 00:14:21,994 --> 00:14:25,731 Kairi Sane is out here scrapping with Zelina basically in our laps. 252 00:14:27,833 --> 00:14:32,238 Dakota is calling the shots. It's madness. It's mayhem. It's Holiday Havoc. 253 00:14:32,304 --> 00:14:35,307 [Cole] None of these teams in the holiday spirit 254 00:14:35,908 --> 00:14:37,810 with all that's gone on. 255 00:14:37,877 --> 00:14:39,945 [Patrick] You think Damage CTRL celebrate the holidays? 256 00:14:41,213 --> 00:14:42,448 [Cole] Yeah, with themselves. 257 00:14:44,149 --> 00:14:47,286 [Patrick] Here with the braid. Bianca out of harm's way. 258 00:14:47,353 --> 00:14:48,354 Look at the athleticism! 259 00:14:48,420 --> 00:14:51,757 [Cole] And remember, Bianca cannot wait to get her hands on Iyo Sky one-on-one 260 00:14:51,824 --> 00:14:54,059 for the WWE Women's Championship. 261 00:14:54,126 --> 00:14:55,294 That is her goal. 262 00:14:56,695 --> 00:15:00,566 [Graves] Bianca obtained a measure of retribution within WarGames, 263 00:15:00,633 --> 00:15:05,304 but The EST won't settle 'til she has gold around her waist again. 264 00:15:05,371 --> 00:15:10,409 [Patrick] Fresh off a victory at WarGames. Bianca was team captain on that occasion. 265 00:15:10,476 --> 00:15:12,678 [Graves] Look at the power of The EST. 266 00:15:14,680 --> 00:15:16,515 [Cole] This has been a showcase for Bianca. 267 00:15:16,582 --> 00:15:18,651 [Patrick] Could this be over already? And look who it is! 268 00:15:18,717 --> 00:15:19,852 [Graves laughs] Shocker. 269 00:15:19,919 --> 00:15:23,989 Right on time yet again, Bayley saves the day. 270 00:15:25,724 --> 00:15:27,826 [Patrick] Corey, there were a lot of questions about Bayley 271 00:15:27,893 --> 00:15:30,429 and her involvement in Damage CTRL, a group that she started, 272 00:15:30,496 --> 00:15:33,198 but last week proved that they look more united than ever. 273 00:15:33,265 --> 00:15:35,234 [Graves] This is imaginary, KP. 274 00:15:35,301 --> 00:15:38,003 It's you and your… and your internet friends speculating, 275 00:15:38,070 --> 00:15:39,905 trying to stir up drama where there isn't any. 276 00:15:39,972 --> 00:15:41,273 -[crowd cheers] -[Graves laughs] 277 00:15:41,340 --> 00:15:43,676 [Cole] She just unwrapped a chair. 278 00:15:43,742 --> 00:15:46,178 -[Patrick] The ballsy badass. -[Cole] Listen, I think-- 279 00:15:46,245 --> 00:15:48,580 [Graves] I wouldn't touch her with a 39-and-a-half-foot pole. 280 00:15:48,647 --> 00:15:50,816 [Cole] Hey, listen, I think that there were problems 281 00:15:50,883 --> 00:15:52,084 with Bayley and Damage CTRL. 282 00:15:52,151 --> 00:15:54,687 Some major problems, but I think they've been fixed. 283 00:15:56,989 --> 00:15:58,123 And they look better than ever. 284 00:15:58,190 --> 00:16:00,259 [Graves] I knew you'd see it my way, Cole. 285 00:16:02,328 --> 00:16:04,530 [Patrick] I don't think Bayley is gonna sit down. 286 00:16:04,596 --> 00:16:07,266 -Bayley has the chair ready to rock. -[Graves] Hell of an observation, KP. 287 00:16:07,333 --> 00:16:08,834 What gave you that idea? 288 00:16:08,901 --> 00:16:11,737 Shotzi puts the brakes on for the moment. 289 00:16:12,738 --> 00:16:15,874 And remember, Shotzi thrives in these sorts of environments. 290 00:16:15,941 --> 00:16:19,712 But check out the power of Bayley, able to stop herself. 291 00:16:21,046 --> 00:16:24,149 [Patrick] Bayley, one of the most decorated Superstars in WWE. 292 00:16:24,216 --> 00:16:26,585 But Shotzi has the shoulders down now. Bayley out in time. 293 00:16:26,652 --> 00:16:28,854 [Cole] What do you think Shotzi wants for Christmas? 294 00:16:30,456 --> 00:16:33,092 [Graves] Cole, that's a loaded question, and I like my job. 295 00:16:34,226 --> 00:16:36,795 -[Patrick] Look at Shotzi off the ropes. -[Graves] Whoa! 296 00:16:38,664 --> 00:16:39,631 [Patrick grunts] 297 00:16:40,566 --> 00:16:42,001 Big kick connects. 298 00:16:42,634 --> 00:16:43,836 Shotzi has been on a roll, 299 00:16:43,902 --> 00:16:47,439 riding that confidence that she received off Charlotte Flair. 300 00:16:47,506 --> 00:16:50,342 [Graves] This is where Shotzi thrives. This is her environment. 301 00:16:50,409 --> 00:16:53,178 The chaos, the madness, the lack of rules. 302 00:16:55,581 --> 00:16:56,648 -Boom! -[Cole] Whoa! 303 00:16:58,484 --> 00:17:00,919 [Patrick] Launching off the chair to great effect. 304 00:17:01,687 --> 00:17:04,123 [Cole] Yeah, that creative offensive style. 305 00:17:05,124 --> 00:17:06,058 [shouts] 306 00:17:07,760 --> 00:17:10,329 [Patrick] I can't stop thinking about what Shotzi wants for Christmas. 307 00:17:10,396 --> 00:17:12,331 [Graves] Why does that not surprise me, KP? 308 00:17:12,398 --> 00:17:13,565 [Cole] You're a sicko. 309 00:17:13,632 --> 00:17:16,068 [Graves] Michin with the assist, 310 00:17:16,135 --> 00:17:18,937 -and Shotzi is going down! -[Cole] Oh! Wow! 311 00:17:19,571 --> 00:17:21,707 [Graves] Taking out Iyo and Bayley. 312 00:17:23,509 --> 00:17:27,012 [Patrick] Meanwhile, Zelina Vega is in the ring alongside Michin. 313 00:17:28,380 --> 00:17:30,616 They had a match against The Kabuki Warriors last week. 314 00:17:30,682 --> 00:17:33,485 -But watch out. Watch out. -[Cole] Oh, the old candy cane Kendo. 315 00:17:36,455 --> 00:17:38,090 [Patrick] Kairi Sane and Asuka. 316 00:17:38,157 --> 00:17:41,860 [Cole] Halloween, it was the candy corn, and Christmas is the candy cane. 317 00:17:41,927 --> 00:17:43,195 Whoo! 318 00:17:43,262 --> 00:17:45,130 [crowd boos] 319 00:17:47,966 --> 00:17:50,469 -[Patrick laughs] Oh, yes. -[Cole] You may want to turn around. 320 00:17:50,536 --> 00:17:52,438 [Patrick] Bianca Belair, Shotzi… 321 00:17:54,106 --> 00:17:55,674 just beating them to a pulp. 322 00:17:55,741 --> 00:17:58,744 You know what they say about Christmas. It's better to give than receive. 323 00:18:01,046 --> 00:18:03,182 [indistinct] 324 00:18:03,248 --> 00:18:04,716 [Patrick] Belair directing traffic. 325 00:18:04,783 --> 00:18:07,619 [crowd cheers] 326 00:18:13,091 --> 00:18:14,626 [Patrick] Oh, they've got a table. 327 00:18:14,693 --> 00:18:16,195 [crowd cheering loudly] 328 00:18:16,261 --> 00:18:18,330 [Patrick] They've got a table, but watch out. 329 00:18:18,397 --> 00:18:19,998 [Cole] It's a craziest match I've ever seen. 330 00:18:20,065 --> 00:18:22,634 [Graves] At this point, I'm half expecting Yukon Cornelius 331 00:18:22,701 --> 00:18:25,771 to come guide Shotzi to the Island of Misfit Toys. 332 00:18:27,840 --> 00:18:30,909 [Patrick] Shotzi and Belair back on their feet, but here comes the table. 333 00:18:32,711 --> 00:18:37,249 Damage CTRL having their way here in the Holiday Havoc! 334 00:18:37,316 --> 00:18:39,218 [Graves] Congratulations. You did it. 335 00:18:42,120 --> 00:18:43,555 [Patrick] This is carnage here tonight. 336 00:18:43,622 --> 00:18:46,191 It's the Holiday Havoc Eight-Woman Tag Team Match. 337 00:18:46,258 --> 00:18:49,061 [Graves] Oh my God! 338 00:18:50,496 --> 00:18:52,598 [Patrick] Bodies and presents everywhere. 339 00:18:52,664 --> 00:18:55,300 [Cole] Whoever gave that gift was cheap. There's nothing inside. 340 00:18:55,367 --> 00:18:56,768 [Patrick] This is what it's all about. 341 00:18:56,835 --> 00:18:59,705 We're just days from Christmas here. Bodies on the line. 342 00:18:59,771 --> 00:19:01,840 Who's gonna get the bragging rights in the Holiday Havoc? 343 00:19:01,907 --> 00:19:04,910 [Cole] That's what I wanna do at Christmas, brag about Holiday Havoc. 344 00:19:04,977 --> 00:19:05,811 -Oh! -[Patrick] Oh! 345 00:19:05,878 --> 00:19:08,447 [Graves] Fantastic counter by Vega. 346 00:19:08,514 --> 00:19:10,048 Iyo just got spiked. 347 00:19:10,716 --> 00:19:12,351 [yelling] 348 00:19:15,487 --> 00:19:17,856 [Graves] Martial arts exchange in the center of the ring. 349 00:19:17,923 --> 00:19:19,892 Asuka getting the better, the back fist. 350 00:19:21,460 --> 00:19:22,661 But Michin… 351 00:19:22,728 --> 00:19:24,997 [Patrick] Caught by Michin. There's that strength of Michin. 352 00:19:25,063 --> 00:19:26,798 [Graves] Powerbomb to Asuka. 353 00:19:27,533 --> 00:19:29,034 [Cole] Turn around. 354 00:19:29,101 --> 00:19:30,636 [Patrick] Here's the champ from a height. 355 00:19:30,702 --> 00:19:33,772 [Graves] The Genius of the Sky stacks the shoulders of Michin. 356 00:19:33,839 --> 00:19:35,407 [Cole] She'd be a good reindeer. 357 00:19:36,175 --> 00:19:37,843 [Patrick] The EST in the way. 358 00:19:40,178 --> 00:19:42,614 [Graves] Is that, "Iyo, with your nose so bright, 359 00:19:42,681 --> 00:19:44,316 won't you guide my sleigh tonight?" 360 00:19:44,383 --> 00:19:46,852 Directly into a dropkick, shoulders down. 361 00:19:46,919 --> 00:19:48,954 [Patrick] This is gonna do it. And a kickout from Bayley. 362 00:19:49,955 --> 00:19:51,757 Lyrical genius, Corey Graves. 363 00:19:51,823 --> 00:19:54,660 [Cole] Yeah, it's a real song, Kevin. He didn't make anything up. 364 00:19:54,726 --> 00:19:56,361 [Graves] Do you not have Christmas in Ireland? 365 00:19:56,428 --> 00:19:58,864 -Shoulders down. Iyo. -[Patrick] Will this do it? 366 00:19:59,598 --> 00:20:00,899 [screams] 367 00:20:00,966 --> 00:20:02,968 [Graves] I'm gonna let you in on a little mythology, KP. 368 00:20:03,035 --> 00:20:05,904 Every time a table breaks, an angel gets its wings. 369 00:20:05,971 --> 00:20:07,472 I didn't just make that up either. 370 00:20:09,141 --> 00:20:11,243 -[Patrick] What's in this present? -[Graves] Nothing. 371 00:20:11,310 --> 00:20:12,578 Ask Justin Timberlake. 372 00:20:12,644 --> 00:20:14,813 [Patrick] The Champ's head is in it for now. 373 00:20:16,782 --> 00:20:20,285 [Graves] Look at this power by Bianca Belair. 374 00:20:20,352 --> 00:20:21,286 Iyo. 375 00:20:21,353 --> 00:20:23,388 -[Patrick] Oh! -[Graves] Oh God! 376 00:20:24,189 --> 00:20:28,694 [Cole] By the way, that's the same woman who came off the top of the WarGames… 377 00:20:28,760 --> 00:20:30,028 [Patrick] Cover. 378 00:20:30,095 --> 00:20:32,497 [Cole] …WarGames Cage with a garbage can on her head. 379 00:20:35,667 --> 00:20:37,736 [Graves] Iyo, you're talking about. This is… 380 00:20:37,803 --> 00:20:41,240 This is Shotzi, who's got a trash haircut. Not the same. 381 00:20:41,306 --> 00:20:43,208 [Cole] But she had the box on her head, Iyo. Get it? 382 00:20:43,275 --> 00:20:44,476 [Graves] Oh, yeah. Yeah. Oh, yes. 383 00:20:45,210 --> 00:20:47,679 [Cole] It's my job to bring us back to what happened in history. 384 00:20:50,382 --> 00:20:52,284 [Graves] Like Christmas Eve on Sesame Street. 385 00:20:53,252 --> 00:20:54,753 KP, I can do this all day. 386 00:20:54,820 --> 00:20:56,989 -Geez! Oh my God! -[Cole laughs] 387 00:20:57,055 --> 00:20:59,391 What the… That decapitated her. 388 00:21:00,325 --> 00:21:02,361 Not into the Christmas tree. 389 00:21:03,695 --> 00:21:06,164 [Graves] But look out. Zelina has got a chair. 390 00:21:07,399 --> 00:21:09,001 [Patrick] Kairi has no idea. 391 00:21:09,067 --> 00:21:10,569 [Graves] Well, she does now. 392 00:21:10,636 --> 00:21:11,703 [Cole] Oh no. 393 00:21:12,671 --> 00:21:14,473 Dakota with the pumpkin pie. 394 00:21:14,539 --> 00:21:16,575 [Graves] That's clearly left over from Thanksgiving. 395 00:21:16,642 --> 00:21:18,510 -That's gotta be disgusting. -[screams indistinctly] 396 00:21:19,011 --> 00:21:20,779 [Graves] No one eats pumpkin pie at Christmas. 397 00:21:20,846 --> 00:21:22,247 -[Cole] Oh! -[Patrick] Oh! 398 00:21:22,314 --> 00:21:23,749 [screams] 399 00:21:26,385 --> 00:21:28,654 [Patrick] First, the pumpkin pie. Now the Mist. 400 00:21:28,720 --> 00:21:30,889 [Cole] At least she could've used Christmas colors. 401 00:21:30,956 --> 00:21:32,357 [Graves] Well, meanwhile, in the ring, 402 00:21:32,424 --> 00:21:36,628 Bayley still putting in the work on behalf of Damage CTRL. 403 00:21:39,064 --> 00:21:41,533 [Patrick] Chucking The EST to the outside. 404 00:21:42,301 --> 00:21:44,469 Absolute carnage here tonight. 405 00:21:45,871 --> 00:21:47,072 [shouting indistinctly] 406 00:21:48,273 --> 00:21:50,809 [Patrick] Can't believe they took out the Christmas tree. 407 00:21:50,876 --> 00:21:52,244 [Graves] You're new here, aren't you? 408 00:21:54,646 --> 00:21:56,481 [Patrick] Beating down the back of Belair. 409 00:21:56,548 --> 00:21:59,051 [grunting, screaming] 410 00:21:59,117 --> 00:22:00,218 [Patrick] The other one. 411 00:22:01,153 --> 00:22:03,855 [Graves] What's your problem? You got something against Kairi Sane? 412 00:22:03,922 --> 00:22:06,825 [Patrick] I got something against taking out Christmas trees, Graves. 413 00:22:06,892 --> 00:22:08,694 [Graves] That's where you draw the line? 414 00:22:08,760 --> 00:22:11,963 That's where you've had enough, KP, was the Christmas tree? 415 00:22:13,732 --> 00:22:15,534 [Patrick] Corey Grinch here next to me. 416 00:22:17,235 --> 00:22:19,037 Bayley now has Bianca's braid. 417 00:22:21,106 --> 00:22:22,974 [Graves] I'm gonna tie an antler on your forehead, 418 00:22:23,041 --> 00:22:24,376 and you can be like my sled dog. 419 00:22:24,443 --> 00:22:26,812 [Cole] You know, Bianca's got Christmas lights in her braid. 420 00:22:27,946 --> 00:22:29,414 [Patrick] Where are these two going? 421 00:22:29,481 --> 00:22:30,816 [Cole] Perhaps to open a gift. 422 00:22:31,483 --> 00:22:32,351 [ominous music playing] 423 00:22:32,417 --> 00:22:33,351 [Graves] What the… 424 00:22:33,418 --> 00:22:34,586 Who the… 425 00:22:34,653 --> 00:22:36,488 Is that Isla Dawn? 426 00:22:36,555 --> 00:22:37,823 [Patrick] It is Isla Dawn. 427 00:22:37,889 --> 00:22:41,360 [Graves] And Alba Fyre behind Asuka and Kairi. 428 00:22:42,561 --> 00:22:43,495 [screaming] 429 00:22:43,562 --> 00:22:47,399 [Graves] This is suddenly more like Halloween Havoc than Holiday Havoc. 430 00:22:47,466 --> 00:22:50,068 [Patrick] They planned their Christmas gifts well in advance. 431 00:22:51,603 --> 00:22:53,105 Alba Fyre now… 432 00:22:54,306 --> 00:22:56,208 with the help of Isla Dawn. 433 00:22:56,274 --> 00:22:57,275 [Graves] Oh! 434 00:22:57,342 --> 00:22:59,344 [Cole] Damage CTRL not expecting that. 435 00:22:59,411 --> 00:23:01,213 Get the hell out of here! What are you doing? 436 00:23:02,514 --> 00:23:05,083 [Graves] I don't know if anybody was expecting that. 437 00:23:05,150 --> 00:23:06,451 [Cole] Well, strange cats. 438 00:23:08,387 --> 00:23:10,756 [Patrick] Message sent to The Kabuki Warriors. 439 00:23:10,822 --> 00:23:12,457 Meanwhile, back inside the ring, Bayley. 440 00:23:12,524 --> 00:23:13,959 Belair stops her. 441 00:23:16,161 --> 00:23:18,096 Bayley looking for the Bayley to Belly. 442 00:23:18,163 --> 00:23:19,164 Here is The EST. 443 00:23:19,231 --> 00:23:21,233 [Graves] Oh no, not again. 444 00:23:21,299 --> 00:23:23,402 [Patrick] Will we see the Kiss of Death? 445 00:23:24,536 --> 00:23:26,505 [Graves] But keep your eyes on Iyo! 446 00:23:26,571 --> 00:23:29,374 [Patrick] Watch out for the champ. Looking for the Over the Moonsault. 447 00:23:29,441 --> 00:23:30,909 Connects with Belair. 448 00:23:30,976 --> 00:23:32,210 [Graves] Well, here comes Michin. 449 00:23:33,111 --> 00:23:34,112 [Patrick] Michin now. 450 00:23:34,179 --> 00:23:35,514 [Graves and Patrick] Eat your feet. 451 00:23:42,687 --> 00:23:44,389 [Patrick] The crowd are on their feet here. 452 00:23:44,456 --> 00:23:46,258 Michin with ideas. 453 00:23:47,626 --> 00:23:48,894 From the top rope. 454 00:23:52,030 --> 00:23:54,666 Michin… Senton through the table! 455 00:23:54,733 --> 00:23:58,170 -[Graves] Hallelujah! Holy crap! -[crowd] One, two, three. 456 00:23:58,236 --> 00:23:59,938 -[Graves] Where's the Tylenol? -[bell rings] 457 00:24:00,005 --> 00:24:02,274 ["I Am" playing] 458 00:24:02,340 --> 00:24:03,775 [Rome] Here are your winners. 459 00:24:03,842 --> 00:24:07,179 The team of Bianca Belair, Shotzi, 460 00:24:07,245 --> 00:24:12,584 Zelina Vega, and Michin! 461 00:24:13,118 --> 00:24:16,521 [Graves] Holiday Havoc lived up to the hype. 462 00:24:16,588 --> 00:24:20,826 What a win for Michin, Shotzi, Bianca. 463 00:24:23,862 --> 00:24:25,697 [Patrick] Derailing the momentum of Damage CTRL. 464 00:24:25,764 --> 00:24:28,567 [Graves] Almost forgot about Zelina Vega, who's still covered in pie out here. 465 00:24:30,435 --> 00:24:33,672 That has got to feel good for Michin and company. 466 00:24:33,738 --> 00:24:35,807 [Patrick] Elation for the victors here tonight. 467 00:24:35,874 --> 00:24:38,743 We saw an impassioned AJ Styles earlier on. 468 00:24:38,810 --> 00:24:41,813 Let's get to the bottom of AJ Styles' motivation 469 00:24:41,880 --> 00:24:43,281 with a Progressive Match Flo. 470 00:24:45,650 --> 00:24:48,520 [announcer] Match Flo is sponsored by Progressive. 471 00:24:48,587 --> 00:24:51,957 A triple-threat of protection with home, auto, and more. 472 00:24:53,191 --> 00:24:55,160 [yelling] 473 00:24:55,227 --> 00:24:56,328 [Jimmy] Here you go. 474 00:24:57,829 --> 00:25:00,332 [Cole] That's Jimmy Uso beating the hell out of Styles. 475 00:25:02,534 --> 00:25:04,002 [yells] 476 00:25:04,936 --> 00:25:06,771 -[thud] -[commentators groan] 477 00:25:08,106 --> 00:25:09,608 [dramatic music playing] 478 00:25:13,044 --> 00:25:14,179 [explosion] 479 00:25:22,153 --> 00:25:23,755 'Cause I know what it's like under pressure. 480 00:25:23,822 --> 00:25:26,258 When you're under pressure, you gotta be able to call that hot route. 481 00:25:26,324 --> 00:25:28,827 You gotta call that audible. But you a little quiet. You gotta project. 482 00:25:28,894 --> 00:25:31,663 Red 70, Blackstar, set, hut. Right? 483 00:25:31,730 --> 00:25:33,398 "Solo" on three. Let's go, baby. 484 00:25:35,433 --> 00:25:39,070 [Solo and Jimmy speaking indistinctly] 485 00:25:42,374 --> 00:25:43,475 Wiseman. 486 00:25:43,542 --> 00:25:44,876 Yes, my Tribal Chief? 487 00:25:45,710 --> 00:25:47,979 Who is the SmackDown General Manager? 488 00:25:49,114 --> 00:25:52,817 Aldis, Nick Aldis. 489 00:25:54,886 --> 00:25:55,954 Bring him to me. 490 00:26:00,425 --> 00:26:01,960 Um, my Tribal Chief… 491 00:26:03,395 --> 00:26:05,997 if I could have a moment of your time just to brief you 492 00:26:06,064 --> 00:26:08,767 on this Nick Aldis, because he's-- 493 00:26:08,833 --> 00:26:10,869 No. No. No, no. 494 00:26:12,804 --> 00:26:13,872 Bring him to me. 495 00:26:16,574 --> 00:26:18,076 [Heyman] Yes, my Tribal Chief. 496 00:26:20,478 --> 00:26:21,813 [crowd cheering] 497 00:26:22,581 --> 00:26:25,083 [Patrick] A potential showdown between The Tribal Chief 498 00:26:25,150 --> 00:26:28,019 -and SmackDown's new General Manager. -["Control The Empire" playing] 499 00:26:28,086 --> 00:26:29,821 [Patrick] But to the here and the now, 500 00:26:29,888 --> 00:26:32,390 it's a man rocking the gold back on SmackDown. 501 00:26:32,457 --> 00:26:33,558 [bell rings] 502 00:26:33,625 --> 00:26:36,695 [Rome] The following contest scheduled for one fall 503 00:26:36,761 --> 00:26:40,165 is for the NXT 504 00:26:40,231 --> 00:26:45,637 North American Championship. 505 00:26:45,704 --> 00:26:51,610 Introducing first, weighing in at 165 pounds, 506 00:26:51,676 --> 00:26:57,716 he is the NXT North American Champion, 507 00:26:57,782 --> 00:27:01,987 Dragon Lee! 508 00:27:03,321 --> 00:27:06,591 [Patrick] Dragon Lee has a new-found confidence about him, 509 00:27:06,658 --> 00:27:10,528 dethroning Dominik Mysterio at NXT Deadline. 510 00:27:10,996 --> 00:27:15,033 You're looking at the brand new NXT North American Champion. 511 00:27:15,100 --> 00:27:18,436 [Graves] Yeah, gravity-defying Dragon Lee has been a fighting champion 512 00:27:18,503 --> 00:27:20,271 since dethroning Dirty Dom. 513 00:27:20,338 --> 00:27:23,274 But has the NXT North American Champ met his match? 514 00:27:23,341 --> 00:27:28,179 We'll find out as he goes one-on-one with the bone-snapping brute, Butch. 515 00:27:28,246 --> 00:27:31,316 ♪ Have you walking through flames Burn it up ♪ 516 00:27:33,651 --> 00:27:37,956 [Patrick] The man that Rey Mysterio labeled the future of lucha libre, 517 00:27:38,023 --> 00:27:39,691 Dragon Lee, is back on SmackDown. 518 00:27:39,758 --> 00:27:43,061 And this is how he became the NXT North American Champion. 519 00:27:43,128 --> 00:27:46,364 He had Rey Mysterio by his side at Deadline, 520 00:27:46,431 --> 00:27:49,300 and Dragon Lee would get it done against Dominik Mysterio. 521 00:27:49,367 --> 00:27:51,536 [Graves] With the pressure at an all-time high, 522 00:27:51,603 --> 00:27:54,239 Dragon Lee's star would shine brighter than ever. 523 00:27:54,305 --> 00:27:56,408 Operation Dragon. 524 00:27:56,474 --> 00:28:01,613 -And new NXT North American Champion. -[crowd] One, two, three. 525 00:28:01,679 --> 00:28:04,382 [Patrick] A night to remember for the young luchador. 526 00:28:04,449 --> 00:28:06,985 [Graves] The first of likely many championships 527 00:28:07,052 --> 00:28:09,320 in Dragon Lee's WWE tenure. 528 00:28:09,387 --> 00:28:11,089 [Cole] Well, it's great to see Rey Mysterio, 529 00:28:11,156 --> 00:28:12,657 Dom's dad, on commentary. 530 00:28:12,724 --> 00:28:14,225 Uh, on crutches, however, 531 00:28:14,292 --> 00:28:17,962 because of the injury sustained at the hands of Santos Escobar. 532 00:28:18,029 --> 00:28:20,065 -["Bring the Fire" playing] -[crowd cheering] 533 00:28:27,572 --> 00:28:28,706 [explosion] 534 00:28:33,344 --> 00:28:37,882 [Rome] And his opponent, weighing in at 205 pounds, 535 00:28:37,949 --> 00:28:40,718 Butch! 536 00:28:40,785 --> 00:28:42,554 [Graves] Butch is ready for this challenge, 537 00:28:42,620 --> 00:28:44,289 and Dragon Lee is well aware. 538 00:28:46,958 --> 00:28:49,761 I bring back the honor of this title. 539 00:28:49,828 --> 00:28:53,264 [speaking Spanish] 540 00:28:53,331 --> 00:28:56,234 I want to wrestle everyone. 541 00:28:56,301 --> 00:28:57,836 [Butch] Congratulations, mate. 542 00:28:59,070 --> 00:29:01,139 I saw your match at Deadline. I saw you beat Dominik. 543 00:29:01,206 --> 00:29:02,607 But listen to me. 544 00:29:02,674 --> 00:29:05,276 I'm a different animal. 545 00:29:05,343 --> 00:29:09,247 And Brutes or no Brutes, next week, it's Fight Night. 546 00:29:10,515 --> 00:29:12,217 [Graves] Now Butch, who's been dealing 547 00:29:12,283 --> 00:29:15,353 with something of an identity crisis in recent weeks, 548 00:29:15,420 --> 00:29:18,656 has an opportunity to right the ship on his own career, 549 00:29:18,723 --> 00:29:21,526 to capture the NXT North American Championship, 550 00:29:21,593 --> 00:29:24,729 and perhaps validate the struggles that he's gone through recently. 551 00:29:24,796 --> 00:29:26,431 [Patrick] But isn't there something to admire 552 00:29:26,498 --> 00:29:28,032 about the approach of Butch right now? 553 00:29:28,099 --> 00:29:30,135 That he's not just gonna shy away from a challenge. 554 00:29:30,201 --> 00:29:32,237 He's putting himself out there, going solo. 555 00:29:33,338 --> 00:29:34,572 [bell rings] 556 00:29:34,639 --> 00:29:38,309 [Patrick] This is for the NXT North American Championship. 557 00:29:38,376 --> 00:29:41,212 Dragon Lee has been a fighting champion. 558 00:29:41,279 --> 00:29:44,482 So far, defended on NXT against Tyler Bate recently. 559 00:29:45,884 --> 00:29:48,353 And here we go again on SmackDown against Butch. 560 00:29:50,088 --> 00:29:51,356 An unorthodox competitor here. 561 00:29:51,422 --> 00:29:53,825 What's the strategy against a guy like Butch, Corey? 562 00:29:53,892 --> 00:29:57,795 [Graves] Butch is incredibly lethal and knows tons of ways to hurt you. 563 00:29:58,763 --> 00:30:00,665 Yeah, it's tough to plan for an opponent like Butch, 564 00:30:00,732 --> 00:30:01,699 but the same can be said… 565 00:30:01,766 --> 00:30:03,268 -[Patrick] Shoulders down. -[Graves] Cover. 566 00:30:03,334 --> 00:30:04,969 The same can be said for Dragon Lee. 567 00:30:05,036 --> 00:30:06,237 Butch now looking for the armbar. 568 00:30:06,304 --> 00:30:08,873 [Cole] Yeah, master of submissions as well as Butch. 569 00:30:10,642 --> 00:30:12,110 [Patrick] Joint manipulator. 570 00:30:12,177 --> 00:30:15,847 Butch now… A swing and a miss once more. Dragon Lee is so rapid. 571 00:30:18,416 --> 00:30:21,753 Cole, you've seen so many young Superstars breaking through in WWE. 572 00:30:21,820 --> 00:30:23,388 How impressed have you been with Dragon Lee? 573 00:30:23,454 --> 00:30:26,824 [Cole] Incredible. To win a championship like the North American Title-- 574 00:30:26,891 --> 00:30:29,761 -[Graves] Oh my God. -[Cole] Goodness! Dragon Lee may be out. 575 00:30:29,828 --> 00:30:32,030 [Graves] Dragon Lee just forgot his own name. 576 00:30:32,096 --> 00:30:33,831 Holy cow! 577 00:30:33,898 --> 00:30:35,366 What a right by Butch! 578 00:30:35,433 --> 00:30:37,802 [Cole] I've been impressed by Butch for many years 579 00:30:37,869 --> 00:30:41,606 ever since seeing him back at the NXT United Kingdom Tournament. 580 00:30:41,673 --> 00:30:43,174 [Graves] I agree with you. 581 00:30:43,241 --> 00:30:46,344 Became a fan of Butch many, many years back. 582 00:30:46,411 --> 00:30:51,049 One of the practitioners of what he likes to refer to as British strong style. 583 00:30:51,115 --> 00:30:53,117 It's grappling. It is high impact. 584 00:30:53,184 --> 00:30:54,986 It is extremely agonizing. 585 00:30:55,053 --> 00:30:59,023 [Cole] Trying to break the wrist and fingers of Dragon Lee. 586 00:31:00,859 --> 00:31:03,094 He's controlling him, and he's not allowing Dragon Lee 587 00:31:03,161 --> 00:31:05,296 to get out on the run, fly around the ring. 588 00:31:05,363 --> 00:31:09,434 [Graves] Butch is going to force Dragon Lee to wrestle his type of match, 589 00:31:09,500 --> 00:31:12,770 which I don't know if Dragon is as skilled in the submission game 590 00:31:12,837 --> 00:31:13,871 as someone like Butch is. 591 00:31:13,938 --> 00:31:16,140 -[Patrick] Oh! -[Graves] This is where Dragon Lee exists. 592 00:31:16,207 --> 00:31:18,710 -[Cole] Yeah, the aerial game. -[Patrick] Dragon Lee now looking 593 00:31:18,776 --> 00:31:21,179 to turn this around and gain that momentum once more. 594 00:31:21,246 --> 00:31:22,180 Ooh! 595 00:31:22,247 --> 00:31:25,083 [Graves] Big boot right on the money. 596 00:31:25,149 --> 00:31:26,584 [Patrick] How does he do it? 597 00:31:27,986 --> 00:31:31,055 You called him gravity-defying, Corey. That is for sure. 598 00:31:32,357 --> 00:31:33,758 [Cole] Strong shot by Butch. 599 00:31:33,825 --> 00:31:36,794 Puts the brakes on Dragon Lee for the moment. 600 00:31:36,861 --> 00:31:38,563 -[Patrick] Ooh! -[Cole] Oh, goodness. 601 00:31:38,630 --> 00:31:41,432 [Graves] Butch got a little fancy and paid for it. 602 00:31:41,499 --> 00:31:43,167 [crowd whoops, cheers] 603 00:31:43,234 --> 00:31:48,439 [Graves] Keep your eyes on the skies because Dragon Lee… 604 00:31:48,506 --> 00:31:49,674 [Patrick] Oh! No. 605 00:31:49,741 --> 00:31:52,110 -[Cole] Stopped him in his tracks. -[Graves] Probably a good thing. 606 00:31:52,176 --> 00:31:54,779 I was about to get a bunch of tweets about how I got bars. 607 00:31:54,846 --> 00:31:56,714 [Patrick laughs] Read by Butch. 608 00:31:56,781 --> 00:31:59,083 Now this on the apron! 609 00:31:59,150 --> 00:32:00,852 Just crushing the back. 610 00:32:00,918 --> 00:32:04,222 Can Butch become North American Champion here tonight? 611 00:32:04,689 --> 00:32:05,690 [referee] …two… 612 00:32:08,693 --> 00:32:11,362 [Patrick] The NXT North American Championship is the prize tonight. 613 00:32:11,429 --> 00:32:14,365 Butch looking for gold, and he will do anything to get it. 614 00:32:14,432 --> 00:32:15,767 [Carr, indistinct] 615 00:32:15,833 --> 00:32:18,303 [Graves] Well, Dragon Lee, he's got his foot on the bottom rope. 616 00:32:18,369 --> 00:32:20,972 Luckily, official Jessika Carr was able to see that. 617 00:32:21,039 --> 00:32:21,906 [Patrick] Oh. 618 00:32:21,973 --> 00:32:24,609 [Graves] Thought her view might have been obscured by Butch's body… 619 00:32:25,543 --> 00:32:26,611 which I'm sure was the plan. 620 00:32:26,678 --> 00:32:30,248 [Cole] Yeah, Dragon Lee has just been punished by Butch tonight. 621 00:32:30,315 --> 00:32:31,149 [yells in pain] 622 00:32:31,215 --> 00:32:34,218 [Graves] Listen, Butch takes great pride in being trained and schooled 623 00:32:34,285 --> 00:32:36,921 and taught by the best villains in the game. 624 00:32:37,989 --> 00:32:39,991 Butch not afraid to break a few rules 625 00:32:40,058 --> 00:32:43,428 and possesses some impressive athleticism of his own. 626 00:32:43,494 --> 00:32:44,829 [Patrick] You can say that again. 627 00:32:44,896 --> 00:32:47,098 -So does Dragon Lee! -[Graves] Oh man. 628 00:32:47,165 --> 00:32:49,701 [Patrick] Hard-hitting to the outside we go. 629 00:32:50,568 --> 00:32:52,971 [crowd shouts, cheers] 630 00:32:53,037 --> 00:32:55,773 [Patrick] Such a courageous young competitor is Dragon Lee. 631 00:32:57,375 --> 00:32:58,242 [Carr] Two… 632 00:32:58,743 --> 00:33:00,345 Dragging Butch back inside. 633 00:33:01,846 --> 00:33:04,515 Enjoying life as the NXT North American Champion. 634 00:33:06,517 --> 00:33:09,554 Corey, you always talk about capitalizing on the valuable minutes 635 00:33:09,620 --> 00:33:11,155 and these opportunities you get. 636 00:33:11,222 --> 00:33:13,057 What about Dragon Lee and the impact he's made? 637 00:33:13,124 --> 00:33:16,494 [Graves] Dragon Lee is only getting started, mark my words, 638 00:33:16,561 --> 00:33:18,863 but this could be the end for Butch. 639 00:33:20,298 --> 00:33:22,800 Dragon Lee wanted a powerbomb. Butch answers. 640 00:33:22,867 --> 00:33:24,736 -[Cole] Oh, goodness. -[Patrick] Shoulders are down. 641 00:33:24,802 --> 00:33:26,738 This could do it for Butch to become champion! 642 00:33:26,804 --> 00:33:28,306 -Oh, Dragon Lee! -[Cole] My goodness! 643 00:33:28,373 --> 00:33:29,440 [Patrick] How close was that? 644 00:33:29,507 --> 00:33:31,676 [Graves] That was a little too close for me, 645 00:33:31,743 --> 00:33:34,612 and I think Butch would agree. Let's take a look at this. 646 00:33:34,679 --> 00:33:38,850 Great counter, double underhook into the sitout Tiger Bomb. 647 00:33:39,917 --> 00:33:41,819 Legs on the shoulders. 648 00:33:41,886 --> 00:33:45,256 And I don't know if old Jess Carr got a cramp in her shoulder or something, 649 00:33:45,323 --> 00:33:47,258 -but I think… -[Cole] That was two and three quarters. 650 00:33:47,325 --> 00:33:49,327 [Graves] I think that was a little too close for me. 651 00:33:50,161 --> 00:33:52,030 [Carr, indistinct] 652 00:33:52,096 --> 00:33:53,698 [Patrick] Butch is feeling the same thing. 653 00:33:55,466 --> 00:33:56,501 Now frustrated. 654 00:33:57,969 --> 00:33:59,604 What a battle this is. 655 00:34:01,739 --> 00:34:04,642 Dragon Lee proving that he can scrap as well. 656 00:34:04,709 --> 00:34:08,246 [Graves] Dragon Lee, who just uncorked a kick. 657 00:34:08,312 --> 00:34:10,348 [Patrick] Oh my! 658 00:34:10,415 --> 00:34:12,917 -Bang! -[Graves] Butch answers. 659 00:34:13,584 --> 00:34:15,086 [Patrick] The big knee, though. 660 00:34:15,153 --> 00:34:16,888 [Graves] A little quién es más macho. 661 00:34:16,954 --> 00:34:19,323 -Oh! -[Graves] Snap German suplex! 662 00:34:19,891 --> 00:34:22,360 [Patrick] Did you see the speed of that? Dragon Lee's turn. 663 00:34:22,427 --> 00:34:24,929 -[Cole] What a counter by Lee. -[Graves] This is nuts. 664 00:34:27,465 --> 00:34:28,866 [Patrick] Kicks connect again. 665 00:34:31,502 --> 00:34:32,837 [Graves] Oh my God. 666 00:34:32,904 --> 00:34:34,338 [Patrick] Lee lands on his feet. 667 00:34:34,405 --> 00:34:35,706 [Graves] Spectacular! 668 00:34:37,041 --> 00:34:40,311 -[Patrick] Oh, look at Dragon Lee! -[Graves] Sitout powerbomb! 669 00:34:40,378 --> 00:34:42,246 [Patrick] To retain-- Oh! 670 00:34:42,313 --> 00:34:44,282 [Cole] How is Butch still in this? 671 00:34:44,348 --> 00:34:45,583 Incredible action. 672 00:34:45,650 --> 00:34:46,484 [crowd cheering] 673 00:34:47,752 --> 00:34:50,388 [Graves] Listen, if Butch is trying to make a name for himself, 674 00:34:50,455 --> 00:34:54,826 he's doing a hell of a job tonight because this effort has been surreal. 675 00:34:54,892 --> 00:34:58,563 Dragon Lee driving Butch down with a sitout powerbomb, 676 00:34:58,629 --> 00:35:01,132 a move he's put many an opponent away with. 677 00:35:01,199 --> 00:35:04,735 But Butch refusing to be denied tonight. 678 00:35:04,802 --> 00:35:07,939 [Patrick] There's that two and three-quarters again. So close. 679 00:35:08,005 --> 00:35:09,707 [crowd chanting "this is awesome"] 680 00:35:09,774 --> 00:35:12,410 [Patrick] Wondered what kind of match we'd see here tonight. 681 00:35:12,477 --> 00:35:13,945 Two very different competitors… 682 00:35:15,480 --> 00:35:16,414 meeting in the middle. 683 00:35:16,481 --> 00:35:17,582 And what a match it is! 684 00:35:17,648 --> 00:35:19,217 Big kick once more from Butch. 685 00:35:19,283 --> 00:35:20,952 [Cole] WWE fans loving it. 686 00:35:24,422 --> 00:35:27,158 [Graves] Butch trapped in a very precarious position here. 687 00:35:28,726 --> 00:35:30,895 Dragon could be thinking about the double stomp, 688 00:35:30,962 --> 00:35:32,430 -but Butch… -[Lee screams in pain] 689 00:35:32,497 --> 00:35:34,465 [Graves] Butch has the fingers. Oh! 690 00:35:35,199 --> 00:35:37,668 Butch may have just dislocated Dragon Lee's fingers, 691 00:35:37,735 --> 00:35:40,404 but Dragon delivered the stomp anyway. 692 00:35:40,471 --> 00:35:43,107 [Cole] He may have just dislocated Butch's face. 693 00:35:43,174 --> 00:35:45,676 [Graves] Yeah, but it's… It's a champion's mentality 694 00:35:45,743 --> 00:35:46,944 we're seeing from Dragon Lee. 695 00:35:47,011 --> 00:35:48,880 Oh God, I think he just-- Blergh! 696 00:35:48,946 --> 00:35:50,715 -[Patrick] He smashed… -[Graves, indistinct] 697 00:35:50,781 --> 00:35:53,084 -[Graves] Oh! -[Cole] Oh, good night! 698 00:35:53,918 --> 00:35:55,353 [Graves] That's going to do it. 699 00:35:56,154 --> 00:35:57,755 Dragon Lee… 700 00:35:58,489 --> 00:36:00,424 Butch wanted a Bitter End. 701 00:36:00,491 --> 00:36:02,026 Countered into a Destroyer. 702 00:36:02,927 --> 00:36:06,330 This is un-freaking-believable! 703 00:36:07,498 --> 00:36:09,467 [Patrick] And it's for the championship. 704 00:36:09,534 --> 00:36:11,068 Here's Dragon Lee now. 705 00:36:11,135 --> 00:36:13,671 -Looking for Operation Dragon! -[Graves] That's it! 706 00:36:13,738 --> 00:36:15,439 [Carr and crowd] One, two, three. 707 00:36:15,506 --> 00:36:17,441 -[Patrick] And Dragon Lee retains. -[bell rings] 708 00:36:17,508 --> 00:36:20,011 -["Control The Empire" playing] -[crowd cheering] 709 00:36:20,077 --> 00:36:21,612 [Rome] Here is your winner 710 00:36:21,679 --> 00:36:27,985 and still the NXT North American Champion, 711 00:36:28,052 --> 00:36:32,490 Dragon Lee! 712 00:36:32,557 --> 00:36:35,660 [Graves] What a battle by both men! 713 00:36:35,726 --> 00:36:37,562 But what a statement made 714 00:36:37,628 --> 00:36:42,667 by the NXT North American Champion, Dragon Lee. 715 00:36:45,903 --> 00:36:51,409 [Cole] What an incredible matchup between two incredible athletes. 716 00:36:51,475 --> 00:36:54,178 Butch is disappointed, but what a performance. 717 00:36:55,613 --> 00:36:58,749 [Patrick] Dragon Lee's stock continues to soar. 718 00:36:58,816 --> 00:37:00,918 An incredible match here tonight. 719 00:37:00,985 --> 00:37:05,523 We expect another here in moments between Kevin Owens and Carmelo Hayes 720 00:37:05,590 --> 00:37:08,226 in the United States Championship semifinal. 721 00:37:11,963 --> 00:37:14,165 [announcer] Tonight's Highlight of the Night is sponsored 722 00:37:14,232 --> 00:37:16,801 by WWE 2K23. 723 00:37:21,806 --> 00:37:25,509 [Patrick] The cocky and confident Grayson Waller set for action here 724 00:37:25,576 --> 00:37:27,078 on Friday Night SmackDown. 725 00:37:27,144 --> 00:37:29,747 The US Championship Tournament first round. 726 00:37:29,814 --> 00:37:32,216 [Cole] Carmelo Hayes is here, 727 00:37:32,283 --> 00:37:36,621 handpicked by NXT Head Shawn Michaels to represent NXT. 728 00:37:36,687 --> 00:37:38,356 [bell rings] 729 00:37:38,422 --> 00:37:39,991 [Graves] Melo is one of one, 730 00:37:40,057 --> 00:37:43,594 and there is a reason why Shawn Michaels handpicked him for this opportunity. 731 00:37:43,661 --> 00:37:44,929 [dramatic music playing] 732 00:37:48,332 --> 00:37:50,034 -[Graves] My God! -[Cole] Oh my goodness. 733 00:37:50,868 --> 00:37:53,971 -Three, two, one. -[Patrick] And that's gonna do it. No! 734 00:37:54,538 --> 00:37:56,207 [Graves] First 48! 735 00:37:56,274 --> 00:37:58,609 Looking for Nothing But Net. 736 00:37:58,676 --> 00:38:01,846 -Nails it. Hooks the leg. -[crowd] One, two, three. 737 00:38:01,912 --> 00:38:02,913 [bell rings] 738 00:38:02,980 --> 00:38:04,782 [Graves] Carmelo Hayes qualifies. 739 00:38:06,684 --> 00:38:09,887 [Cole] Kevin Owens takes on the man who broke his hand, 740 00:38:09,954 --> 00:38:12,657 the arrogant Austin Theory. 741 00:38:12,723 --> 00:38:15,693 [Graves] If anybody can figure out how to overcome the obstacle of a broken hand, 742 00:38:15,760 --> 00:38:17,395 it's a guy like Kevin Owens. 743 00:38:17,461 --> 00:38:20,164 [Patrick] Theory says he wants his championship back. 744 00:38:23,634 --> 00:38:25,069 [Cole] KO turns it around. 745 00:38:25,136 --> 00:38:27,138 Oh, but he hurt his hand. 746 00:38:27,738 --> 00:38:30,174 [Graves] Kevin looking for the Stunner, but Theory countered. 747 00:38:30,241 --> 00:38:31,409 [Cole] Oh! 748 00:38:31,475 --> 00:38:33,044 [Patrick] To the broken hand. 749 00:38:33,911 --> 00:38:35,446 [screams in pain] 750 00:38:37,548 --> 00:38:39,283 [Graves] Owens used the cast. 751 00:38:39,350 --> 00:38:43,220 Owens has now advanced in the United States Title Tournament 752 00:38:43,287 --> 00:38:47,058 and will square off against Carmelo Hayes. 753 00:38:47,124 --> 00:38:49,327 I'm not like Waller, and I'm not like Theory. 754 00:38:49,393 --> 00:38:52,530 You're not going to punch me in the face. You're not going to little bro me. 755 00:38:57,635 --> 00:39:00,638 -["Fight" playing] -[crowd cheering] 756 00:39:09,213 --> 00:39:10,481 [bell rings] 757 00:39:10,548 --> 00:39:14,318 [Rome] The following is a semifinal match 758 00:39:14,385 --> 00:39:21,258 in the United States Championship Tournament! 759 00:39:21,325 --> 00:39:24,628 Introducing first, from Marieville, Quebec, Canada, 760 00:39:24,695 --> 00:39:29,033 weighing in at 266 pounds, 761 00:39:29,100 --> 00:39:33,738 Kevin Owens! 762 00:39:34,505 --> 00:39:36,240 [Patrick] Well, last week's grueling battle 763 00:39:36,307 --> 00:39:38,843 with a broken arm hasn't deterred Kevin Owens. 764 00:39:38,909 --> 00:39:40,544 He's back for more tonight. 765 00:39:40,611 --> 00:39:44,181 And a final is the prize with a victory this evening. 766 00:39:50,354 --> 00:39:52,957 Royal Rumble is sponsored by Cricket. 767 00:39:53,023 --> 00:39:55,793 With the fast and powerful nationwide 5G coverage, 768 00:39:55,860 --> 00:39:58,262 you can stress less and smile more. 769 00:39:58,329 --> 00:40:01,565 [Graves] KP, KO is suffering from a broken hand, 770 00:40:01,632 --> 00:40:04,235 not broken arm, but he's still not 100%. 771 00:40:04,301 --> 00:40:08,105 The headstrong Canadian riding high after defeating Theory. 772 00:40:08,172 --> 00:40:12,376 Can KO stop the momentum of NXT's Carmelo Hayes? 773 00:40:12,443 --> 00:40:14,111 We'll find out next. 774 00:40:15,913 --> 00:40:17,214 ["Nobody Better Than Me" playing] 775 00:40:17,281 --> 00:40:18,783 [yelling] 776 00:40:22,086 --> 00:40:23,220 [Patrick] Three months ago, 777 00:40:23,287 --> 00:40:26,924 The Bloodline sent AJ Styles away in an ambulance. 778 00:40:26,991 --> 00:40:30,261 [Graves] Styles has unfinished business with The Bloodline, 779 00:40:30,327 --> 00:40:32,163 and he can pick up where he left off tonight. 780 00:40:32,229 --> 00:40:35,633 [Patrick] "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles has returned for payback 781 00:40:35,699 --> 00:40:39,437 against the man who put him on the shelf for months with broken ribs, 782 00:40:39,503 --> 00:40:40,638 Solo Sikoa. 783 00:40:40,704 --> 00:40:42,940 It's tonight on SmackDown. 784 00:40:43,007 --> 00:40:44,775 ♪ …the weight That they put on my shoulder ♪ 785 00:40:44,842 --> 00:40:46,877 ♪ Now I'm the champ And they wanna be homies ♪ 786 00:40:46,944 --> 00:40:49,380 -[song fades out] -[crowd booing] 787 00:40:51,015 --> 00:40:52,216 My Tribal Chief, 788 00:40:53,117 --> 00:40:58,355 this is SmackDown General Manager 789 00:40:58,422 --> 00:41:01,425 Nick Aldis. 790 00:41:02,827 --> 00:41:03,794 [sucks teeth] 791 00:41:04,395 --> 00:41:05,429 Leave us. 792 00:41:06,464 --> 00:41:07,998 Yes, my Tribal Chief. 793 00:41:19,109 --> 00:41:20,611 How do you know I wasn't talking to you? 794 00:41:21,846 --> 00:41:23,080 All due respect, 795 00:41:23,848 --> 00:41:25,783 -I'm not sure I'd care if you were. -[laughs] 796 00:41:25,850 --> 00:41:26,917 [crowd cheers] 797 00:41:26,984 --> 00:41:28,052 Very good. 798 00:41:30,354 --> 00:41:31,822 [Roman sighs] 799 00:41:36,961 --> 00:41:39,163 You booked the Triple Threat Match? 800 00:41:39,230 --> 00:41:40,297 I did. 801 00:41:41,665 --> 00:41:44,368 And you booked Solo versus AJ? 802 00:41:45,502 --> 00:41:47,505 -I did. -Hmm. 803 00:41:48,873 --> 00:41:50,341 Some pretty good ideas. 804 00:41:52,710 --> 00:41:55,079 You wanna know what would've been an even better idea? 805 00:41:57,781 --> 00:41:59,450 If you ran it all by me first. 806 00:42:02,987 --> 00:42:05,689 You see, I'm The Tribal Chief, 807 00:42:06,924 --> 00:42:08,058 The Head of the Table. 808 00:42:09,260 --> 00:42:11,495 Everything goes through me. 809 00:42:13,197 --> 00:42:14,798 And I need you to understand that. 810 00:42:16,500 --> 00:42:18,469 -Adam Pearce understood that. -[chuckles] 811 00:42:19,036 --> 00:42:21,405 I know you're just trying to hurt my feelings, 812 00:42:21,472 --> 00:42:24,542 but, Roman, you seem to have forgotten that I'm an executive. 813 00:42:25,175 --> 00:42:26,510 I don't have feelings. 814 00:42:27,077 --> 00:42:28,946 But while we're on the subject of Adam, 815 00:42:30,214 --> 00:42:33,150 he's more of a middle management type. 816 00:42:33,884 --> 00:42:35,753 I'm the General Manager. 817 00:42:36,487 --> 00:42:38,722 The buck stops with me. 818 00:42:39,490 --> 00:42:42,860 I'm the sharp end of the stick on SmackDown now. 819 00:42:44,695 --> 00:42:48,699 And speaking of Solo, he's a big boy. 820 00:42:49,867 --> 00:42:52,169 I mean, he took care of John Cena. 821 00:42:53,304 --> 00:42:55,839 He took care of John Cena in a way that… [inhales sharply] 822 00:42:55,906 --> 00:42:58,976 …I don't even recall you taking care of John Cena. 823 00:43:00,511 --> 00:43:03,514 So, I'm looking forward to seeing Solo Sikoa 824 00:43:03,580 --> 00:43:06,684 take on "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. 825 00:43:06,750 --> 00:43:09,687 Just like I'm so looking forward 826 00:43:10,921 --> 00:43:12,489 to that Triple Threat Match. 827 00:43:12,556 --> 00:43:14,792 And I'm absolutely looking forward 828 00:43:14,858 --> 00:43:20,798 to the winner of that match facing you at the Royal Rumble 829 00:43:20,864 --> 00:43:24,568 for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. 830 00:43:26,036 --> 00:43:27,705 But I appreciate the invitation. 831 00:43:28,839 --> 00:43:32,176 I look forward to more productive dialogue. 832 00:43:33,811 --> 00:43:36,814 I really hope we can get to know each other better. 833 00:43:37,448 --> 00:43:39,883 [crowd cheers] 834 00:43:48,759 --> 00:43:53,430 [Patrick] Nick Aldis flexing his power and in front of The Tribal Chief. 835 00:43:53,497 --> 00:43:55,899 Now, folks, tonight's Friday Night SmackDown on Fox 836 00:43:55,966 --> 00:43:57,968 is sponsored by Progressive. 837 00:43:58,535 --> 00:44:01,905 [Cole] See the focus on the face and in the eyes of Kevin Owens, 838 00:44:01,972 --> 00:44:05,576 who, despite competing with a broken hand and some nefarious deeds… 839 00:44:05,643 --> 00:44:07,044 ["Melo Don't Miss" playing] 840 00:44:07,111 --> 00:44:09,279 [Graves] …advanced past Theory last week. 841 00:44:09,880 --> 00:44:12,716 But Carmelo Hayes earned this as well. 842 00:44:12,783 --> 00:44:15,319 ♪ I'm at the top Get respect while I get… ♪ 843 00:44:15,386 --> 00:44:18,622 [Rome] And his opponent from Boston, Massachusetts, 844 00:44:18,689 --> 00:44:22,292 weighing in at 210 pounds, 845 00:44:22,359 --> 00:44:26,730 Carmelo Hayes! 846 00:44:26,797 --> 00:44:31,068 [Patrick] The United States Champion Logan Paul dismissed both Carmelo Hayes 847 00:44:31,135 --> 00:44:33,137 and Kevin Owens last week. 848 00:44:33,203 --> 00:44:35,506 Let's hear what The Maverick has to say now. 849 00:44:36,874 --> 00:44:40,010 Hey, look, Melo impressed me, okay? I'll give him that. 850 00:44:40,077 --> 00:44:43,547 But now he's got to face the disgusting Kevin Owens… 851 00:44:43,614 --> 00:44:44,815 [gags, coughs] 852 00:44:44,882 --> 00:44:48,752 …who shouldn't even be here because we all saw him cheat last week. 853 00:44:48,819 --> 00:44:51,055 Where is your integrity, Kevin Owens? 854 00:44:51,522 --> 00:44:52,589 ♪ I'm the best here… ♪ 855 00:44:53,190 --> 00:44:56,927 [Graves] Understandably, Logan concerned about the nefarious means 856 00:44:56,994 --> 00:44:59,563 by which Owens obtained victory last week, 857 00:44:59,630 --> 00:45:03,767 utilizing the medically-required cast 858 00:45:03,834 --> 00:45:05,135 on his broken hand, 859 00:45:06,036 --> 00:45:08,472 taking Theory out with a haymaker. 860 00:45:09,073 --> 00:45:11,108 [Patrick] He was medically cleared to compete. 861 00:45:11,175 --> 00:45:16,947 SmackDown GM Nick Aldis did approve his entry into the tournament. 862 00:45:17,014 --> 00:45:19,950 And this is it now. This is what it's all about, folks. 863 00:45:20,551 --> 00:45:22,519 Down to the final four. 864 00:45:22,586 --> 00:45:26,423 KO, Carmelo Hayes for a spot in the final. 865 00:45:28,392 --> 00:45:30,828 [Cole] Carmelo Hayes surprised a lot of the WWE Universe last week… 866 00:45:30,894 --> 00:45:32,096 [bell rings] 867 00:45:32,162 --> 00:45:35,933 [Cole] …despite being handpicked by Shawn Michaels himself. 868 00:45:35,999 --> 00:45:40,204 [Graves] I think the chips were certainly stacked against Carmelo. 869 00:45:40,270 --> 00:45:41,672 [Cole] Going to be interesting to me 870 00:45:41,739 --> 00:45:46,477 to see if Carmelo Hayes targets the injured hand of Kevin Owens. 871 00:45:46,543 --> 00:45:50,147 [Graves] We saw Austin Theory attempt that in the early moments last week, 872 00:45:50,214 --> 00:45:52,449 but Kevin Owens did a fantastic job of defending 873 00:45:52,516 --> 00:45:54,618 and keeping his hand out of the equation. 874 00:45:54,685 --> 00:45:58,589 I would imagine, hopefully, a week later, maybe KO's hand feels a little bit better, 875 00:45:58,655 --> 00:46:00,824 but still not 100%. 876 00:46:01,391 --> 00:46:03,761 Great amateur skills by both men being displayed. 877 00:46:03,827 --> 00:46:08,432 [Cole] The winner of this match heads to the finals two weeks from tonight, 878 00:46:08,499 --> 00:46:10,300 New Year's Revolution. 879 00:46:12,369 --> 00:46:14,204 [Patrick] That promises to be absolutely brilliant. 880 00:46:14,271 --> 00:46:17,641 January 5th on Friday Night SmackDown. 881 00:46:17,708 --> 00:46:21,779 What a moment this is for Carmelo Hayes! Just his second appearance on SmackDown, 882 00:46:21,845 --> 00:46:25,182 and against the Grand Slam Champion in WWE, Kevin Owens. 883 00:46:25,249 --> 00:46:26,783 [Cole] The winner of this entire tournament 884 00:46:26,850 --> 00:46:29,553 will get Logan Paul at the Royal Rumble event. 885 00:46:29,620 --> 00:46:31,455 [Patrick] Can you believe that's next month? 886 00:46:32,389 --> 00:46:34,591 [Graves] I mean, that's… That's how calendars work. 887 00:46:35,659 --> 00:46:37,327 [Patrick] We turning the corner already? 888 00:46:37,394 --> 00:46:39,763 [Graves] Been that way for the last 2,000 years or so. 889 00:46:42,666 --> 00:46:43,734 [Patrick] Carmelo Hayes. 890 00:46:43,801 --> 00:46:46,170 [Graves] I'm curious to see how Carmelo combats Kevin Owens 891 00:46:46,236 --> 00:46:50,641 because Kevin is a noted supporter/fan of all things NXT. 892 00:46:50,707 --> 00:46:53,377 Kevin Owens keeps an eye on everything that happens down there, 893 00:46:53,443 --> 00:46:55,879 so Kevin's very familiar with Melo's game. 894 00:46:57,047 --> 00:46:59,716 [Patrick] Kevin Owens looking for the cover. Out quickly is Carmelo Hayes. 895 00:46:59,783 --> 00:47:01,785 He's rapid quick, Carmelo. 896 00:47:01,852 --> 00:47:05,322 [Cole] I mean, Kevin Owens doing a fantastic job of hanging in there. 897 00:47:05,389 --> 00:47:09,560 But the quickness of Carmelo Hayes. 898 00:47:09,626 --> 00:47:12,062 -Dropkick on point. -[shouts] 899 00:47:12,129 --> 00:47:14,164 -[crowd cheers] -[Cole] Hayes is such a great athlete. 900 00:47:14,231 --> 00:47:16,166 So much potential. 901 00:47:16,233 --> 00:47:21,305 He will be a future champion here in WWE at some point. 902 00:47:21,371 --> 00:47:23,106 Of course, a former NXT Champ. 903 00:47:23,640 --> 00:47:26,076 [Graves] There will be no arguing that point from me. 904 00:47:26,143 --> 00:47:29,213 Kevin Owens not ready to let Carmelo make his name 905 00:47:29,279 --> 00:47:31,348 at Kevin's own expense. 906 00:47:31,415 --> 00:47:33,016 [Patrick] For Kevin Owens, it's very personal 907 00:47:33,083 --> 00:47:37,688 at this point with Logan Paul continues to insult Owens. 908 00:47:37,754 --> 00:47:39,489 [Cole chuckles] Did you hear that? 909 00:47:39,556 --> 00:47:42,292 [Graves] Heavy chop echoing throughout the arena. 910 00:47:42,359 --> 00:47:44,561 [Cole] I mean, Kevin Owens it's personal with everyone. 911 00:47:44,628 --> 00:47:46,263 There's no patience. 912 00:47:46,330 --> 00:47:48,532 [Patrick] Kevin Owens just grabbing that broken hand again. 913 00:47:48,599 --> 00:47:51,201 [Graves] No, because Kevin instinctively threw a right hand, 914 00:47:51,268 --> 00:47:52,970 as you would in that circumstance, 915 00:47:53,036 --> 00:47:55,806 but realized after the fact that it was his broken hand. 916 00:47:55,873 --> 00:47:59,109 And Kevin essentially put a halt to his own momentum. 917 00:47:59,176 --> 00:48:00,344 [Patrick] Oh! 918 00:48:00,410 --> 00:48:01,578 The Senton connects. 919 00:48:01,645 --> 00:48:03,947 [crowd cheers] 920 00:48:05,549 --> 00:48:08,418 [Patrick] Kevin Owens looking to rile up the WWE Universe here. 921 00:48:12,122 --> 00:48:15,692 [Graves] I mean, Kevin's plenty riled up in his own right. 922 00:48:15,759 --> 00:48:17,895 Kevin Owens lives life riled up. 923 00:48:18,328 --> 00:48:21,832 Hair trigger, short temper, short fuse, how ever you want to say it. 924 00:48:21,899 --> 00:48:23,500 -Oh! -[Cole] Oh! 925 00:48:24,067 --> 00:48:27,838 [Graves] But that quickly, Carmelo Hayes can turn the tides. 926 00:48:29,039 --> 00:48:32,142 -[Patrick] Says he is HIM for a reason. -[Graves] Oh, wow. Great balance. 927 00:48:33,644 --> 00:48:36,413 [Patrick] Carmelo walks the walk, talks the talk. 928 00:48:36,480 --> 00:48:37,915 He's lived up to the billing. 929 00:48:41,251 --> 00:48:43,220 Kevin Owens in his sights. 930 00:48:44,288 --> 00:48:47,224 KO driving him into the steel steps. 931 00:48:47,291 --> 00:48:48,625 Who's going to advance here 932 00:48:48,692 --> 00:48:51,528 to the final of the United States Championship Tournament? 933 00:48:54,531 --> 00:48:55,899 We're back tonight with SmackDown, 934 00:48:55,966 --> 00:48:59,002 the semifinal stage of the United States Championship Tournament. 935 00:48:59,069 --> 00:49:01,004 -[Graves] The athleticism by Hayes. -[Cole] Wow! 936 00:49:01,071 --> 00:49:04,174 [Graves] Big bodyslam by Carmelo Hayes. 937 00:49:04,808 --> 00:49:08,145 [Cole] Yeah. Important to Carmelo Hayes to try to catch his breath 938 00:49:08,211 --> 00:49:09,780 and climb back into this. 939 00:49:09,846 --> 00:49:12,516 [Patrick] Carmelo Hayes saying to KO last week on SmackDown, 940 00:49:12,582 --> 00:49:14,051 "I need this more than you." 941 00:49:16,553 --> 00:49:20,290 And a sign of respect between the two, but blow-for-blow now. 942 00:49:21,058 --> 00:49:25,896 [Graves] Essentially, Carmelo is trying to follow in the footsteps of Kevin Owens. 943 00:49:25,962 --> 00:49:28,198 Kevin was NXT Champion 944 00:49:28,265 --> 00:49:31,101 when he first burst on the scene and challenged John Cena. 945 00:49:31,168 --> 00:49:32,736 KO referenced it last week. 946 00:49:32,803 --> 00:49:34,905 Carmelo Hayes, a top star in NXT. 947 00:49:34,971 --> 00:49:37,574 Oh, big axe kick. That could do it. 948 00:49:37,641 --> 00:49:39,710 [Patrick] Cover here now to advance to the final. 949 00:49:39,776 --> 00:49:40,877 KO shoulders up. 950 00:49:40,944 --> 00:49:44,014 [Graves] A lot of Superstars will tell you you can have success in NXT, 951 00:49:44,081 --> 00:49:46,383 but it's a what have you done for me lately business, 952 00:49:46,450 --> 00:49:51,788 as we look at the delivery of a fantastic axe kick by Hayes. 953 00:49:51,855 --> 00:49:53,323 You can win all the titles in NXT, 954 00:49:53,390 --> 00:49:56,259 but when you come to Raw or SmackDown, if you don't succeed, 955 00:49:56,326 --> 00:49:59,763 everything you've accomplished in the past goes up in smoke. It no longer matters. 956 00:49:59,830 --> 00:50:01,631 [Patrick] Corey, you've been there as a competitor. 957 00:50:01,698 --> 00:50:04,167 Can you imagine the buzz around NXT in the locker room 958 00:50:04,234 --> 00:50:06,903 if Carmelo Hayes beats Kevin Owens here tonight? 959 00:50:07,371 --> 00:50:10,007 [Graves] No doubt about it. The entire NXT roster, I'm sure, is watching. 960 00:50:10,073 --> 00:50:11,708 They're rooting Carmelo on. 961 00:50:11,775 --> 00:50:13,310 They realize, "Oh my God." 962 00:50:13,377 --> 00:50:15,645 "That's Carmelo, who I share a locker room with." 963 00:50:15,712 --> 00:50:17,948 "I could be in his position soon too." 964 00:50:19,016 --> 00:50:22,019 [Patrick] Massive kick for KO now. Face-first into the canvas. 965 00:50:22,085 --> 00:50:24,755 Carmelo Hayes in for the cover to qualify. 966 00:50:24,821 --> 00:50:25,689 Owens out in time. 967 00:50:25,756 --> 00:50:28,992 [Cole] So close to making it to the finals. 968 00:50:30,060 --> 00:50:32,396 Both these men with a tremendous resilience. 969 00:50:32,462 --> 00:50:36,033 [Graves] Tilt-a-whirl facebuster, one of the signature maneuvers 970 00:50:36,099 --> 00:50:38,668 of Carmelo Hayes, takes down Owens. 971 00:50:39,803 --> 00:50:42,806 KO may be injured, 972 00:50:42,873 --> 00:50:43,874 but he also suffers 973 00:50:43,940 --> 00:50:48,378 from an overabundance of guts, and will, and heart. 974 00:50:48,445 --> 00:50:50,747 There is no quit in Kevin Owens. 975 00:50:51,782 --> 00:50:52,949 [Patrick] Certainly-- 976 00:50:53,016 --> 00:50:54,751 -[Graves] Oh my God! -[Patrick] Oh, wow! 977 00:50:54,818 --> 00:50:58,055 [Graves] He spiked Melo. That is it. 978 00:50:58,121 --> 00:51:00,924 [Patrick] That's got to be it enough. Oh, Melo kicking out. 979 00:51:01,391 --> 00:51:02,592 -Wow! -[Cole] KO can't believe it. 980 00:51:02,659 --> 00:51:04,561 I can't believe it. How did Melo kick out after this? 981 00:51:04,628 --> 00:51:06,530 [Graves] Look at the impact. 982 00:51:06,596 --> 00:51:09,299 I mean, completely vertical. 983 00:51:10,667 --> 00:51:11,902 One, two… 984 00:51:11,968 --> 00:51:15,272 [Graves] I don't know how Carmelo Hayes survived that. 985 00:51:17,474 --> 00:51:19,676 [Patrick] Bound to be feeling the effects of it now. 986 00:51:20,911 --> 00:51:23,513 [Graves] I mean, props to Carmelo for still hanging in this fight 987 00:51:23,580 --> 00:51:24,881 after suffering that. 988 00:51:25,382 --> 00:51:26,216 [Cole] Oh! 989 00:51:27,250 --> 00:51:29,286 [Patrick] Carmelo up just in time. Superkick. 990 00:51:29,352 --> 00:51:30,821 KO returns the favor. 991 00:51:32,622 --> 00:51:34,224 Caught by Kevin Owens. 992 00:51:34,925 --> 00:51:36,226 [Graves] Uh-oh, uh-oh. 993 00:51:36,793 --> 00:51:39,029 [Patrick] You gotta admire the fight in Carmelo Hayes. 994 00:51:39,096 --> 00:51:40,664 [Graves] Kevin Owens too. 995 00:51:40,730 --> 00:51:41,865 Oh! 996 00:51:42,966 --> 00:51:45,535 [Patrick] Owens with that broken right hand. 997 00:51:46,837 --> 00:51:50,006 [Graves] Be careful of utilizing it as a weapon. 998 00:51:50,073 --> 00:51:51,875 -[Patrick] Nobody home! -[Graves] Oh man! 999 00:51:51,942 --> 00:51:53,109 [Cole chuckles] 1000 00:51:54,945 --> 00:51:56,947 [Patrick] Turning Melo inside out. 1001 00:51:57,614 --> 00:51:59,850 Kevin Owens now looking for the pop-up powerbomb. 1002 00:51:59,916 --> 00:52:02,919 -[Cole] Oh, another counter. Wow! -[Graves] First 48 instead. 1003 00:52:04,554 --> 00:52:09,559 Carmelo Hayes is about to do it. Melo seconds away. 1004 00:52:11,228 --> 00:52:13,663 -[Patrick] Carmelo Hayes. -[Cole] KO-- 1005 00:52:13,730 --> 00:52:16,633 [Graves] Melo was thinking about Nothing But Net. 1006 00:52:16,700 --> 00:52:18,902 -But-- -[Cole] Pop-up powerbomb. 1007 00:52:18,969 --> 00:52:20,904 -One, two… -[Patrick] Cover to advance. 1008 00:52:20,971 --> 00:52:23,106 Oh, Melo, still alive in this fight. 1009 00:52:23,773 --> 00:52:25,108 [Cole] KO can't believe it. 1010 00:52:28,945 --> 00:52:34,284 [Patrick] Kevin Owens now… Determination. To the top rope he goes. 1011 00:52:34,351 --> 00:52:36,419 KO… Swanton bomb! 1012 00:52:37,854 --> 00:52:40,090 All across Carmelo Hayes. 1013 00:52:42,392 --> 00:52:44,628 Kevin Owens… Stunner! 1014 00:52:46,963 --> 00:52:47,931 Is that enough 1015 00:52:47,998 --> 00:52:50,500 -to put KO through to the final? -One, two, three. 1016 00:52:50,567 --> 00:52:51,635 [bell rings] 1017 00:52:51,701 --> 00:52:54,004 ["Fight" playing] 1018 00:52:54,070 --> 00:52:56,173 [Rome] Here is your winner, 1019 00:52:56,239 --> 00:52:59,809 Kevin Owens! 1020 00:52:59,876 --> 00:53:02,312 [Cole] You gotta give all the credit in the world to Carmelo Hayes. 1021 00:53:02,379 --> 00:53:05,148 That was a pretty incredible performance tonight. 1022 00:53:05,215 --> 00:53:06,416 But in the end, 1023 00:53:06,483 --> 00:53:11,555 Kevin Owens does what he has to do to advance to the finals. 1024 00:53:13,823 --> 00:53:17,727 [Patrick] KO will now face the winner of Santos Escobar, Bobby Lashley. 1025 00:53:17,794 --> 00:53:20,697 And this is how KO got it done. 1026 00:53:20,764 --> 00:53:23,800 But first, well played, Carmelo Hayes. 1027 00:53:23,867 --> 00:53:26,469 [Graves] The First 48 used as a counter. 1028 00:53:26,536 --> 00:53:29,139 Hayes thinking about Nothing But Net, 1029 00:53:29,205 --> 00:53:31,041 the move that brought him victory last week, 1030 00:53:31,107 --> 00:53:35,078 but instead a pop-up powerbomb, 1031 00:53:35,145 --> 00:53:38,715 followed immediately by a Swanton. 1032 00:53:39,482 --> 00:53:44,421 And the exclamation point from The Prizefighter, 1033 00:53:44,487 --> 00:53:45,956 the Stunner. 1034 00:53:47,257 --> 00:53:52,462 Owens utilizing stacked offense with a healthy respect for Carmelo Hayes. 1035 00:53:53,630 --> 00:53:58,034 [Patrick] And Kevin Owens is now just one win away 1036 00:53:58,101 --> 00:54:02,205 from a match against Logan Paul for the United States Championship. 1037 00:54:02,272 --> 00:54:04,474 Who is Owens going to face in the final? 1038 00:54:04,541 --> 00:54:06,276 Will it be Lashley or Escobar? 1039 00:54:06,343 --> 00:54:07,577 We'll find out tonight. 1040 00:54:10,113 --> 00:54:13,516 A valiant performance from Carmelo Hayes. 1041 00:54:13,583 --> 00:54:16,486 But it's "The Prizefighter" KO that advances. 1042 00:54:19,823 --> 00:54:22,659 Love that respect between the two. 1043 00:54:22,726 --> 00:54:25,762 [crowd cheers] 1044 00:54:33,403 --> 00:54:35,872 Oh, you're back. You're back. You're back. I'm so happy you're back. 1045 00:54:35,939 --> 00:54:37,407 We missed you. We missed you. 1046 00:54:37,474 --> 00:54:39,542 You know, we haven't heard a thing from you. 1047 00:54:40,176 --> 00:54:41,845 We didn't expect you back. 1048 00:54:41,911 --> 00:54:42,979 You good? 1049 00:54:48,018 --> 00:54:50,287 I don't know. Are we? 1050 00:54:51,254 --> 00:54:53,256 [crowd] Oh! 1051 00:54:55,592 --> 00:54:56,426 What was that? 1052 00:54:57,394 --> 00:54:59,329 ["All Mighty" playing] 1053 00:54:59,396 --> 00:55:02,399 [crowd cheering] 1054 00:55:22,285 --> 00:55:23,920 [fireworks exploding] 1055 00:55:30,260 --> 00:55:31,561 [bell rings] 1056 00:55:31,628 --> 00:55:34,998 [Rome] The following is a semifinal match 1057 00:55:35,065 --> 00:55:41,337 in the United States Championship Tournament! 1058 00:55:41,404 --> 00:55:45,809 Introducing first, accompanied by The Street Profits, 1059 00:55:45,875 --> 00:55:50,613 "The All Mighty" 1060 00:55:50,680 --> 00:55:55,518 Bobby Lashley! 1061 00:55:56,553 --> 00:55:58,655 [Patrick] Bobby Lashley raring to go. 1062 00:55:58,722 --> 00:56:01,691 Let's get the thoughts now of the champ, Logan Paul. 1063 00:56:03,626 --> 00:56:08,465 Santos Escobar, Bobby Lashley, semifinals. 1064 00:56:08,531 --> 00:56:10,400 Hey, I like your guys' style. 1065 00:56:10,467 --> 00:56:12,435 But do you really think you have what it takes 1066 00:56:12,502 --> 00:56:14,771 to take the United States Championship from me? 1067 00:56:14,838 --> 00:56:17,474 [laughs] Rhetorical question. 1068 00:56:17,540 --> 00:56:18,875 No chance. 1069 00:56:19,709 --> 00:56:21,611 [fireworks exploding] 1070 00:56:21,678 --> 00:56:24,781 [Patrick] The imposing presence of Bobby Lashley. 1071 00:56:24,848 --> 00:56:27,117 Well, we know that Kevin Owens has already secured 1072 00:56:27,183 --> 00:56:28,752 his place in the finals. 1073 00:56:28,818 --> 00:56:30,186 Who's set to join him? 1074 00:56:30,253 --> 00:56:35,425 Will it be "The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley or the sadistic Santos Escobar? 1075 00:56:35,492 --> 00:56:38,128 [Graves] "The Combat Machine" Bobby Lashley, 1076 00:56:38,194 --> 00:56:42,565 "The Emperor of Lucha Libre" Escobar, live, next. 1077 00:56:45,568 --> 00:56:46,836 [dramatic music playing] 1078 00:56:47,937 --> 00:56:53,543 I know the power of words, how they lead to actions. 1079 00:56:54,744 --> 00:56:57,347 We set the hourglass in front of The Bloodline. 1080 00:56:57,413 --> 00:56:58,548 They were warned. 1081 00:56:58,615 --> 00:56:59,983 Their implosion is coming. 1082 00:57:00,049 --> 00:57:01,918 And you saw how that played out. 1083 00:57:03,553 --> 00:57:06,990 I had to take away Drew McIntyre's temperament, 1084 00:57:07,056 --> 00:57:09,492 and he spiraled out of control. 1085 00:57:10,160 --> 00:57:13,763 We took away Rey's patience to such a degree 1086 00:57:13,830 --> 00:57:17,400 that he struck his own son in front of his mother. 1087 00:57:18,902 --> 00:57:22,439 And just for fun, I took away Shinsuke Nakamura's honor, 1088 00:57:22,505 --> 00:57:23,706 and look at him now. 1089 00:57:25,542 --> 00:57:27,644 But even the greatest proclamation… 1090 00:57:29,312 --> 00:57:33,116 is soon to be forgotten without a scribe, 1091 00:57:34,184 --> 00:57:38,254 without… authors. 1092 00:57:39,556 --> 00:57:43,526 Do you see the vision? 1093 00:57:45,395 --> 00:57:47,964 [screams] 1094 00:57:51,100 --> 00:57:53,269 [Patrick] Bobby Lashley, "The All Mighty," 1095 00:57:53,336 --> 00:57:55,839 raring to go here in the semifinal stage 1096 00:57:55,905 --> 00:57:58,842 of the United States Championship Tournament. 1097 00:58:00,143 --> 00:58:02,445 This was two weeks ago on Friday Night SmackDown, 1098 00:58:02,512 --> 00:58:05,982 a hard-hitting, grueling battle between Karrion Kross 1099 00:58:06,049 --> 00:58:08,918 and "The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley. 1100 00:58:08,985 --> 00:58:13,189 [Graves] Two true heavyweights looking to establish dominance as they advance. 1101 00:58:13,256 --> 00:58:17,227 Bobby Lashley would deliver an epic spear to Kross, 1102 00:58:17,293 --> 00:58:21,030 and The All Mighty would punch his ticket to the next round, 1103 00:58:21,097 --> 00:58:23,399 which we are about to see go down. 1104 00:58:26,870 --> 00:58:29,973 ["Legacy Of The Ghost" playing] 1105 00:58:45,321 --> 00:58:49,225 [Rome] And his opponent from Mexico City, Mexico, 1106 00:58:49,292 --> 00:58:53,162 weighing in at 204 pounds, 1107 00:58:53,229 --> 00:58:58,101 Santos Escobar! 1108 00:58:58,167 --> 00:59:01,771 [Patrick] What a transformation we've seen in Santos Escobar 1109 00:59:01,838 --> 00:59:06,342 since he made his decision to turn on Rey Mysterio and the LWO. 1110 00:59:07,176 --> 00:59:09,979 This was a sensational match between two guys 1111 00:59:10,046 --> 00:59:11,848 that have had a serious rivalry of late. 1112 00:59:11,915 --> 00:59:14,884 Dragon Lee looking to defend the honor of Rey Mysterio, 1113 00:59:14,951 --> 00:59:16,419 his idol and mentor. 1114 00:59:16,486 --> 00:59:18,721 [Graves] Both Lee and Escobar would throw everything 1115 00:59:18,788 --> 00:59:20,423 they had at one another, 1116 00:59:20,490 --> 00:59:24,260 but a momentary lapse by Dragon Lee would open the door 1117 00:59:24,327 --> 00:59:27,664 for Santos to deliver the Phantom Driver 1118 00:59:27,730 --> 00:59:31,834 and earn his way into the next round of the US Championship Tournament. 1119 00:59:33,002 --> 00:59:36,205 [Patrick] Santos saying last week, "Rey Mysterio is not around anymore 1120 00:59:36,272 --> 00:59:40,076 because he stole the United States Championship from me." 1121 00:59:40,143 --> 00:59:42,345 [Graves] KP, you said what a transformation 1122 00:59:42,412 --> 00:59:43,613 we've seen from Santos. 1123 00:59:43,680 --> 00:59:45,648 I would say it's been more of a revelation, 1124 00:59:45,715 --> 00:59:50,019 as in revealing his true self to the WWE Universe. 1125 00:59:50,086 --> 00:59:52,255 [Cole] We're going to learn a lot about Santos Escobar here 1126 00:59:52,322 --> 00:59:56,392 tonight in this match up against "The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley. 1127 00:59:56,459 --> 00:59:58,895 Two contrasting styles. 1128 00:59:58,962 --> 01:00:02,365 And Lashley, my favorite in this entire tournament. 1129 01:00:02,432 --> 01:00:04,767 [Patrick] But is there any stopping the momentum we've seen? 1130 01:00:04,834 --> 01:00:07,170 Cole, you've called Santos Escobar delusional. 1131 01:00:07,236 --> 01:00:10,373 Many have called him sadistic in the way he's approaching things lately. 1132 01:00:10,440 --> 01:00:14,043 But, Corey, you're right when you call him motivated, 1133 01:00:14,110 --> 01:00:17,547 and we've certainly seen that from Santos. He's been lethal of late. 1134 01:00:17,614 --> 01:00:19,983 [Graves] I think a lot of-- Oh my goodness! 1135 01:00:20,049 --> 01:00:23,720 Lashley nearly cutting Escobar in half in the corner. 1136 01:00:23,786 --> 01:00:27,390 A lot of people make the mistake of writing off Santos Escobar 1137 01:00:27,457 --> 01:00:29,459 because Rey Mysterio was so beloved. 1138 01:00:29,525 --> 01:00:33,529 When you can appreciate Escobar for who he is, for what he is, 1139 01:00:33,596 --> 01:00:37,266 a top-level, high caliber athlete, 1140 01:00:37,333 --> 01:00:38,901 your opinion changes a little bit. 1141 01:00:38,968 --> 01:00:42,205 And I don't know how anybody can ever bet against Bobby Lashley for any reason. 1142 01:00:42,271 --> 01:00:43,840 [Cole] He's a former United States Champion. 1143 01:00:43,906 --> 01:00:46,509 Look at him. Tremendous power, tremendous agility. 1144 01:00:46,576 --> 01:00:47,977 Bobby Lashley is focused. 1145 01:00:48,044 --> 01:00:51,581 He's locked in, and he wants to prove something to The Street Profits, 1146 01:00:51,647 --> 01:00:52,982 his proteges now. 1147 01:00:53,049 --> 01:00:54,450 [Graves] Leading by example. 1148 01:00:54,517 --> 01:00:57,620 Bobby has seen the top of the mountain, and it is good, 1149 01:00:57,687 --> 01:01:02,091 and he would love to share the view with Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins. 1150 01:01:04,160 --> 01:01:06,029 [Patrick] Both want the United States Championship 1151 01:01:06,095 --> 01:01:07,263 for very different reasons. 1152 01:01:07,330 --> 01:01:09,265 [Graves] Sure. But let's be honest, no matter who holds 1153 01:01:09,332 --> 01:01:10,466 the United States Championship, 1154 01:01:10,533 --> 01:01:12,435 you want to be champion for the same reasons, 1155 01:01:12,502 --> 01:01:14,504 for the prestige, for the money. 1156 01:01:14,570 --> 01:01:17,106 That's what comes with being a champion in WWE. 1157 01:01:17,173 --> 01:01:19,409 That's why everyone wants to be champion. 1158 01:01:19,475 --> 01:01:21,210 [Patrick] Santos Escobar from a height now. 1159 01:01:21,277 --> 01:01:22,478 Oh, Lashley's caught him. 1160 01:01:23,079 --> 01:01:24,514 [Graves] My God! 1161 01:01:25,314 --> 01:01:28,685 Chucked over the top to the floor. Can Escobar get back in this? 1162 01:01:28,751 --> 01:01:30,787 [Patrick] Who's going to advance to the final? 1163 01:01:34,991 --> 01:01:37,593 The stakes are enormous tonight. A spot in the final of 1164 01:01:37,660 --> 01:01:39,595 the United States Championship Tournament on the line. 1165 01:01:39,662 --> 01:01:40,830 Look at Santos Escobar. 1166 01:01:40,897 --> 01:01:44,200 [Cole] And this is Escobar's opportunity. He's got to capitalize here. 1167 01:01:44,267 --> 01:01:45,702 [crowd] Come on, Bobby. 1168 01:01:45,768 --> 01:01:48,738 [Patrick] This during the commercial break here, 1169 01:01:48,805 --> 01:01:51,007 Santos Escobar, Lashley. 1170 01:01:51,874 --> 01:01:54,077 -Kicks-- -[Graves] Into the steel ring stairs. 1171 01:01:56,145 --> 01:01:59,115 Escobar may earn a victory via count-out here. 1172 01:01:59,182 --> 01:02:00,950 Let's go! United States Champion! 1173 01:02:01,017 --> 01:02:04,120 [Patrick] Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins, The Street Profits, 1174 01:02:04,187 --> 01:02:06,556 just pumping up Bobby Lashley, getting him back inside the ring. 1175 01:02:06,622 --> 01:02:08,224 [Graves] Bobby Lashley is hurt. 1176 01:02:08,291 --> 01:02:10,026 Escobar realizes it. 1177 01:02:11,727 --> 01:02:13,596 [Patrick] Going after the left leg again. 1178 01:02:13,663 --> 01:02:16,666 [Graves] Smart strategy kicking the hamstrings of Bobby Lashley, 1179 01:02:16,732 --> 01:02:19,335 it's going to neutralize a lot of The All Mighty's power. 1180 01:02:19,402 --> 01:02:22,205 It's a smart, smart move by Escobar. 1181 01:02:23,172 --> 01:02:25,441 [Patrick] Santos Escobar wanted the spotlight. 1182 01:02:25,508 --> 01:02:26,876 He's well and truly got it, 1183 01:02:28,077 --> 01:02:29,178 and he qualified tonight. 1184 01:02:29,245 --> 01:02:31,013 What a win it would be against Bobby Lashley. 1185 01:02:32,515 --> 01:02:35,084 [Graves] Leg lace, attacking the knee now of Lashley. 1186 01:02:35,151 --> 01:02:36,586 Cover by Escobar. 1187 01:02:36,652 --> 01:02:39,822 The power of Bobby Lashley just a little too much. 1188 01:02:39,889 --> 01:02:41,457 [Patrick] How demoralizing is that, Corey, 1189 01:02:41,524 --> 01:02:43,893 when Lashley kicks out after a millisecond? 1190 01:02:43,960 --> 01:02:46,796 [Graves] I would be surprised if every WWE Superstar 1191 01:02:46,863 --> 01:02:50,066 who competed against Bobby Lashley didn't expect that. 1192 01:02:51,000 --> 01:02:55,605 But Escobar right now is trying to pick Lashley apart piece by piece 1193 01:02:55,671 --> 01:02:57,573 rather than bull-rushing. 1194 01:02:57,640 --> 01:03:00,443 [Cole] Yeah, great strategy by Escobar, as you mentioned. 1195 01:03:00,510 --> 01:03:02,411 [referee, indistinct] 1196 01:03:02,478 --> 01:03:04,347 [Patrick] The winner will face Kevin Owens, 1197 01:03:04,413 --> 01:03:07,316 who was victorious earlier on tonight against Carmelo Hayes. 1198 01:03:07,383 --> 01:03:09,719 [Graves] Another set of double knees in the corner, 1199 01:03:09,785 --> 01:03:12,688 and The All Mighty down to his knees again. 1200 01:03:12,755 --> 01:03:17,326 Escobar is doing an excellent job of taming The All Mighty. 1201 01:03:17,393 --> 01:03:19,228 Santos! 1202 01:03:21,264 --> 01:03:24,967 [Patrick] Escobar again, now driving in those knees at pace. 1203 01:03:25,034 --> 01:03:28,237 [Graves] Again, and Escobar doing his best to keep… 1204 01:03:28,304 --> 01:03:30,940 maintain some distance between himself and Bobby Lashley, 1205 01:03:31,007 --> 01:03:33,876 because Santos knows that if Bobby gets a hold of you, 1206 01:03:33,943 --> 01:03:35,077 he's never letting go. 1207 01:03:36,412 --> 01:03:37,613 [indistinct] 1208 01:03:37,680 --> 01:03:40,316 [Patrick] The word you used before, Corey, "deliberate." 1209 01:03:40,383 --> 01:03:43,152 Everything well-thought-out from Santos Escobar. 1210 01:03:44,787 --> 01:03:47,924 [Cole] He had a strategy coming in, and it's working to perfection now. 1211 01:03:50,693 --> 01:03:52,328 [Patrick] You starting to change your tune 1212 01:03:52,395 --> 01:03:54,564 about Santos Escobar at all, Cole, or still disgusted by him? 1213 01:03:54,630 --> 01:03:56,132 [Cole] No. I'm disgusted with his actions. 1214 01:03:56,199 --> 01:03:58,167 I've never taken anything away from him in the ring. 1215 01:03:58,234 --> 01:03:59,669 He's a tremendous athlete. 1216 01:04:00,570 --> 01:04:03,239 The reason he's called The Emperor of Lucha Libre. 1217 01:04:05,408 --> 01:04:07,443 -[indistinct] -[Cole chuckles] 1218 01:04:07,510 --> 01:04:10,680 [Graves] This is a scary situation for both athletes. 1219 01:04:10,746 --> 01:04:12,748 -But Bobby Lashley… -[Cole] Goodness. 1220 01:04:12,815 --> 01:04:14,717 [Graves] …is done playing games. 1221 01:04:14,784 --> 01:04:17,053 [Cole] Yeah, but has the damage been done to Lashley? 1222 01:04:17,854 --> 01:04:19,455 [Patrick] That left leg giving way. 1223 01:04:19,522 --> 01:04:21,457 [Cole] Yeah, smart by Escobar. Take the power away. 1224 01:04:21,524 --> 01:04:23,759 [Graves] Looks like Lashley can barely put weight on it. 1225 01:04:24,560 --> 01:04:27,263 Bobby's going to have to fight through the pain, but face-first. 1226 01:04:29,031 --> 01:04:31,901 [Patrick] Fighting is something Lashley knows a thing or two about. 1227 01:04:31,968 --> 01:04:34,303 [Graves] There's no quit in The All Mighty, 1228 01:04:34,370 --> 01:04:35,471 fighting through the pain. 1229 01:04:35,538 --> 01:04:38,274 Letting the adrenaline do its job. 1230 01:04:38,341 --> 01:04:40,276 Who the hell is this guy? Oh, wait. It's security. 1231 01:04:40,343 --> 01:04:42,678 -[Patrick] The heck is… -[Graves] The hell is… 1232 01:04:42,745 --> 01:04:45,748 Don't shoot him. There's a match in the ring. 1233 01:04:45,815 --> 01:04:48,084 [Patrick] Smart move from Santos Escobar. 1234 01:04:49,886 --> 01:04:51,254 [Graves] Uh-oh. 1235 01:04:51,320 --> 01:04:52,521 [Cole] Oh! Power! 1236 01:04:52,588 --> 01:04:53,990 Can you believe that? 1237 01:04:54,056 --> 01:04:56,359 -[Patrick] The hell's this? -[Cole] And who's this idiot? 1238 01:04:57,393 --> 01:04:58,294 [Patrick] Get security. 1239 01:04:58,361 --> 01:05:00,196 [Graves] These aren't fans, I'll tell you that much. 1240 01:05:00,263 --> 01:05:02,098 [Cole] Yeah, obviously, not with that type of move. 1241 01:05:02,164 --> 01:05:04,901 They're beating the hell out of The Street Profits, 1242 01:05:04,967 --> 01:05:07,503 and Escobar taking advantage. 1243 01:05:07,570 --> 01:05:09,505 -[Patrick] Can Escobar capitalize? -Shoulders down. 1244 01:05:09,572 --> 01:05:11,974 [Patrick] Looking for a quick victory here to qualify for the final. 1245 01:05:12,041 --> 01:05:13,009 -He's done it. -[bell rings] 1246 01:05:13,075 --> 01:05:15,011 [Cole] He had the tights. What the hell just happened? 1247 01:05:15,478 --> 01:05:21,484 [Rome] Here is your winner, Santos Escobar! 1248 01:05:21,550 --> 01:05:23,252 [Patrick] What the hell did we just witness? 1249 01:05:24,787 --> 01:05:27,023 [Cole] Well, obviously they know each other. 1250 01:05:27,089 --> 01:05:31,260 This is an elaborate setup, it seems, by Mr. Escobar. 1251 01:05:32,194 --> 01:05:35,064 [Graves] Santos Escobar to steal the victory 1252 01:05:35,131 --> 01:05:39,468 and advance to the final of the United States Championship Tournament. 1253 01:05:39,535 --> 01:05:40,569 Oh my God! 1254 01:05:40,636 --> 01:05:42,638 -[Patrick] Come on. -[Graves] Yes. 1255 01:05:42,705 --> 01:05:44,907 Humberto and Angel! 1256 01:05:45,908 --> 01:05:51,480 [Patrick] Garza and Carrillo are back and standing by with Santos Escobar. 1257 01:05:51,547 --> 01:05:53,582 -Santos… -[Graves] I love this. 1258 01:05:53,649 --> 01:05:56,085 …is not alone anymore. 1259 01:05:56,819 --> 01:05:59,822 [speaking Spanish] 1260 01:06:00,723 --> 01:06:02,258 [Santos speaking Spanish] 1261 01:06:04,393 --> 01:06:06,162 [Cathy, in English] Excuse me, Butch. 1262 01:06:06,228 --> 01:06:09,498 Butch, tonight, things didn't exactly go your way. 1263 01:06:10,199 --> 01:06:12,635 Tonight wasn't my night, but I did what I always do, 1264 01:06:12,702 --> 01:06:14,036 and I brought the fight. 1265 01:06:14,103 --> 01:06:16,772 And congrats to Dragon Lee. He brought the fight to-- 1266 01:06:16,839 --> 01:06:21,444 ♪ First day of Christmas My true love gave to me ♪ 1267 01:06:21,510 --> 01:06:25,081 ♪ One lonely boy ♪ 1268 01:06:25,147 --> 01:06:26,382 [yelling] 1269 01:06:31,587 --> 01:06:33,556 Guys, guys, guys. 1270 01:06:33,622 --> 01:06:36,692 [Aldis] Hey, that's enough. That's enough. Hey, hey, hey. 1271 01:06:36,759 --> 01:06:37,860 Enough, enough. 1272 01:06:37,927 --> 01:06:39,128 [indistinct shouting] 1273 01:06:39,195 --> 01:06:41,731 Butch! Butch! Butch! Butch! 1274 01:06:41,797 --> 01:06:44,867 We don't do that back here. We do it in the ring. 1275 01:06:44,934 --> 01:06:48,404 So listen, if you want Pretty Deadly, you go find yourself a tag team partner. 1276 01:06:48,471 --> 01:06:51,807 And at New Year's Revolution, you get Pretty Deadly in a tag match. 1277 01:06:51,874 --> 01:06:53,843 All right? All right. 1278 01:06:55,277 --> 01:06:57,279 [Patrick] Well, that's gotta be satisfying for Butch 1279 01:06:57,346 --> 01:07:02,418 to get his opportunity at revenge on Pretty Deadly in two weeks' time. 1280 01:07:02,485 --> 01:07:03,619 But coming up next, 1281 01:07:03,686 --> 01:07:06,422 after three torturous months on the sidelines, 1282 01:07:06,489 --> 01:07:09,759 "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles will look to get his revenge 1283 01:07:09,825 --> 01:07:15,097 on the man who tried to end his career, "The Tribal Heir" Solo Sikoa. 1284 01:07:15,164 --> 01:07:17,700 That match is next on Fox. 1285 01:07:21,604 --> 01:07:23,973 -[dramatic music playing] -You know, I thought this tournament 1286 01:07:24,040 --> 01:07:27,676 would lead me to facing the best WWE had to offer. 1287 01:07:27,743 --> 01:07:31,981 But instead, it's between a guy who cried over Rey Mysterio 1288 01:07:32,048 --> 01:07:35,885 and the other who won't take his shirt off when he's in the pool. 1289 01:07:35,951 --> 01:07:37,620 Are you serious? 1290 01:07:37,686 --> 01:07:40,122 Santos, you're not in my league, brother. 1291 01:07:40,189 --> 01:07:44,427 And, Kevin, you literally look like if Reddit was a person. 1292 01:07:44,493 --> 01:07:46,495 Let's be honest with ourselves, boys. 1293 01:07:46,562 --> 01:07:49,165 You are both battling to see who's gonna get pinned 1294 01:07:49,231 --> 01:07:53,836 by the greatest and most relevant United States Champion of all time. 1295 01:07:53,903 --> 01:07:57,039 So please, boys, enjoy this temporary clout, 1296 01:07:57,106 --> 01:08:00,476 because that is the only thing you'll be getting from me. 1297 01:08:03,979 --> 01:08:07,016 [Patrick] Roll on to New Year's Revolution 1298 01:08:07,082 --> 01:08:09,752 and the final of the United States Championship Tournament, 1299 01:08:09,819 --> 01:08:12,922 Santos Escobar, Kevin Owens. 1300 01:08:12,988 --> 01:08:17,893 And the winner will take on Logan Paul at the Royal Rumble. 1301 01:08:17,960 --> 01:08:20,496 [Graves] And after scoring the victory earlier tonight, 1302 01:08:20,563 --> 01:08:23,799 the menacing Michin gets her first opportunity 1303 01:08:23,866 --> 01:08:30,406 to challenge the "Genius of the Sky" Iyo Sky for the WWE Women's Championship. 1304 01:08:30,473 --> 01:08:34,210 [Cole] And it's a Triple Threat Match, where the winner will face Roman Reigns 1305 01:08:34,276 --> 01:08:38,581 for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title at the Royal Rumble. 1306 01:08:38,647 --> 01:08:44,120 Randy Orton, LA Knight, AJ Styles, two weeks from tonight 1307 01:08:44,186 --> 01:08:46,422 at New Year's Revolution. 1308 01:08:47,490 --> 01:08:49,892 -["Phenomenal" playing] -[crowd cheers] 1309 01:08:49,959 --> 01:08:53,262 [Patrick] Here we go for much anticipated main event 1310 01:08:53,329 --> 01:08:55,297 on Friday Night SmackDown. 1311 01:09:02,104 --> 01:09:05,274 ♪ No, they don't want none No, they don't want none… ♪ 1312 01:09:05,908 --> 01:09:06,876 [explosion] 1313 01:09:08,377 --> 01:09:09,445 [bell rings] 1314 01:09:09,512 --> 01:09:13,649 [Rome] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 1315 01:09:13,716 --> 01:09:16,519 Introducing first from Gainesville, Georgia, 1316 01:09:16,585 --> 01:09:20,322 weighing 218 pounds, 1317 01:09:20,389 --> 01:09:26,395 "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles! 1318 01:09:28,097 --> 01:09:30,966 [Cole] AJ Styles made it pretty clear last week, 1319 01:09:31,033 --> 01:09:34,203 he doesn't care about LA Knight. He doesn't care about Randy Orton. 1320 01:09:34,270 --> 01:09:37,673 He cares about getting his hands on every member of The Bloodline. 1321 01:09:37,740 --> 01:09:42,278 [Graves] Tonight's AJ's opportunity to dole out a little phenomenal justice 1322 01:09:42,344 --> 01:09:43,812 for past wrongs. 1323 01:09:43,879 --> 01:09:50,019 Tonight, forcing Solo Sikoa to answer for the attack 1324 01:09:50,085 --> 01:09:53,122 that took Styles out some three months ago. 1325 01:09:53,188 --> 01:09:55,658 I have never seen this attitude from Styles before. 1326 01:09:56,058 --> 01:09:59,762 ♪ No, they don't really want none No, they don't want none… ♪ 1327 01:09:59,828 --> 01:10:03,265 [Patrick] Friday Night SmackDown is sponsored by Progressive Insurance. 1328 01:10:03,332 --> 01:10:06,268 For a job you'll love, visit Progressive. 1329 01:10:07,269 --> 01:10:09,138 ♪ They actin' scared No, they don't really… ♪ 1330 01:10:09,205 --> 01:10:10,039 [song fades out] 1331 01:10:10,105 --> 01:10:12,474 ["Taking It All (feat. Stevie Stone)" playing] 1332 01:10:12,541 --> 01:10:15,978 [Patrick] You're right, Corey, a different demeanor from AJ Styles. 1333 01:10:16,045 --> 01:10:20,416 But tonight, it's the enforcer of The Bloodline in his way. 1334 01:10:21,350 --> 01:10:25,287 ♪ We're taking it all! Settle the score, the ones who will not… ♪ 1335 01:10:25,354 --> 01:10:29,325 [Rome] And his opponent from Las Vegas, Nevada, 1336 01:10:29,391 --> 01:10:33,929 weighing in at 250 pounds, 1337 01:10:33,996 --> 01:10:38,601 Solo Sikoa! 1338 01:10:38,667 --> 01:10:43,472 [Graves] As excited as we all are to have AJ Styles back in the mix, 1339 01:10:43,539 --> 01:10:47,343 look at the other side of the equation, that being Solo Sikoa. 1340 01:10:47,409 --> 01:10:51,780 You know Roman Reigns would be over the moon, thrilled 1341 01:10:51,847 --> 01:10:55,584 if Solo could dispose of the threat that is AJ Styles 1342 01:10:55,651 --> 01:10:57,419 once and for all tonight. 1343 01:10:57,486 --> 01:11:00,456 [Cole] So, is there any more pressure, though, on Solo Sikoa now 1344 01:11:00,522 --> 01:11:03,325 since Roman Reigns came out and said, "You're the Tribal Heir." 1345 01:11:03,392 --> 01:11:06,061 "You're the guy who's gonna take over for me when I'm gone." 1346 01:11:06,128 --> 01:11:08,864 Is there more pressure on Solo now to prove that he deserves that? 1347 01:11:10,165 --> 01:11:13,135 [Graves] In my opinion, I would think at least mentally, yes, 1348 01:11:13,202 --> 01:11:15,738 there is more pressure, but Solo is stoic. 1349 01:11:15,804 --> 01:11:19,241 Solo not showing any signs of internal turmoil. 1350 01:11:19,308 --> 01:11:23,279 It's business as usual as far as anybody else is concerned. 1351 01:11:23,345 --> 01:11:27,650 Solo knows what the job is tonight, and he needs to go out and enforce. 1352 01:11:27,716 --> 01:11:31,086 [Cole] He already took John Cena out of the equation, didn't Solo Sikoa? 1353 01:11:33,322 --> 01:11:36,792 Would enjoy doing the same to the returning AJ Styles tonight. 1354 01:11:37,860 --> 01:11:39,228 -[bell rings] -[Patrick] Here we go. 1355 01:11:39,295 --> 01:11:41,697 The main event of Friday Night SmackDown. 1356 01:11:42,398 --> 01:11:46,669 What a match it promises to be! The returning AJ Styles. 1357 01:11:46,735 --> 01:11:50,105 [Graves] Listen, it looks to me like AJ Styles came out here tonight expecting 1358 01:11:50,172 --> 01:11:51,573 and looking for a fight, 1359 01:11:51,640 --> 01:11:55,010 not a wrestling match, not a technical competition. 1360 01:11:55,077 --> 01:11:57,813 AJ knows this is going to be one hell of a fight 1361 01:11:57,880 --> 01:12:00,282 against one of the toughest men walking God's green earth. 1362 01:12:00,349 --> 01:12:03,519 [Cole] Do you blame him? Solo Sikoa jumped from 20 feet in the air 1363 01:12:03,585 --> 01:12:06,855 and tried to crush AJ Styles and end the man's career. 1364 01:12:06,922 --> 01:12:08,857 [Graves] Listen, I don't blame AJ Styles one bit. 1365 01:12:08,924 --> 01:12:12,494 I'm just… I've never seen this out of AJ Styles before. 1366 01:12:13,128 --> 01:12:16,832 [Patrick] I think it was wise of AJ Styles to just maybe… 1367 01:12:16,899 --> 01:12:18,734 Could he have dealt with LA Knight 1368 01:12:18,801 --> 01:12:21,537 and Randy Orton a little bit better than what we saw last week? 1369 01:12:21,603 --> 01:12:24,373 [Graves] Listen, AJ Styles is a former WWE Champion, 1370 01:12:24,440 --> 01:12:26,408 and there's no one at this table who is in any position 1371 01:12:26,475 --> 01:12:28,444 to question the motives of that man. 1372 01:12:28,510 --> 01:12:31,280 AJ is a world-traveled, world-class Superstar. 1373 01:12:31,347 --> 01:12:33,749 He knows what he's doing. He's one of the best in the world. 1374 01:12:33,816 --> 01:12:38,120 But Solo is hell-bent on destroying what The Phenomenal One has created. 1375 01:12:39,054 --> 01:12:40,222 [shouts indistinctly] 1376 01:12:40,289 --> 01:12:43,792 [crowd boos] 1377 01:12:43,859 --> 01:12:47,930 [Cole] And one of the most dangerous men in WWE today. 1378 01:12:47,996 --> 01:12:51,900 [Patrick] Can be so emotionless at times, Solo Sikoa. 1379 01:12:52,768 --> 01:12:54,436 The task a clear one. 1380 01:12:54,503 --> 01:12:57,940 So loyal to his "Tribal Chief," Roman Reigns. 1381 01:12:59,575 --> 01:13:00,476 Oh! 1382 01:13:00,542 --> 01:13:05,080 [Graves] Anointed as the Tribal Heir by the Head of the Table last week. 1383 01:13:05,147 --> 01:13:07,149 [Patrick] Speaking of business, we heard from Nick Aldis, 1384 01:13:07,216 --> 01:13:09,051 SmackDown GM, earlier on tonight. 1385 01:13:09,118 --> 01:13:11,887 He announced that in two weeks, at New Year's Revolution, 1386 01:13:11,954 --> 01:13:13,389 it's a Triple Threat Match. 1387 01:13:13,455 --> 01:13:15,824 Styles, Knight and Orton. 1388 01:13:15,891 --> 01:13:19,428 The prize? A match with Roman Reigns at the Royal Rumble. 1389 01:13:19,495 --> 01:13:23,165 [Graves] But again, you don't think that Solo is playing the movie in his mind 1390 01:13:23,232 --> 01:13:28,637 as he walked down the ramp where tonight he takes out AJ Styles once and for all 1391 01:13:29,671 --> 01:13:32,741 and can lay him at the feet of Roman Reigns? 1392 01:13:33,675 --> 01:13:35,577 -[Patrick] Certainly looks like the-- -[Graves] Boom! 1393 01:13:35,644 --> 01:13:37,946 [Patrick] And Styles takes to the skies. 1394 01:13:38,680 --> 01:13:40,682 A motivated AJ Styles. 1395 01:13:40,749 --> 01:13:43,085 Can he get the better of Solo Sikoa tonight? 1396 01:13:46,622 --> 01:13:50,459 [Graves] Sky high into the air goes Styles. 1397 01:13:50,526 --> 01:13:55,063 Massive back body drop, courtesy of Solo. 1398 01:13:55,130 --> 01:13:57,466 [Cole] You know, we… Take another look at this. 1399 01:13:58,834 --> 01:14:01,437 [Graves] This really has to be seen to be believed. 1400 01:14:02,704 --> 01:14:04,072 Launched into orbit. 1401 01:14:04,139 --> 01:14:06,308 [Cole] You know, we talked a lot tonight about the reason 1402 01:14:06,375 --> 01:14:10,813 that Roman Reigns may have made Solo Sikoa the Tribal Heir. 1403 01:14:11,547 --> 01:14:15,784 I think it has to do with the fact that throughout the past three years… 1404 01:14:15,851 --> 01:14:17,452 [grunting] 1405 01:14:17,519 --> 01:14:18,720 …of The Bloodline, 1406 01:14:18,787 --> 01:14:20,656 Solo Sikoa is the one man 1407 01:14:20,722 --> 01:14:23,525 who's had unwavering loyalty to Roman Reigns. 1408 01:14:23,592 --> 01:14:25,494 Jey Uso walked away from him. 1409 01:14:25,561 --> 01:14:26,929 Jimmy Uso has had those times 1410 01:14:26,995 --> 01:14:29,231 where he didn't know where his loyalty lied. 1411 01:14:29,298 --> 01:14:31,800 But Solo Sikoa has always been there for Roman, 1412 01:14:31,867 --> 01:14:33,135 and Roman understands that. 1413 01:14:33,202 --> 01:14:34,203 [crowd booing] 1414 01:14:36,572 --> 01:14:41,210 [Graves] It's almost scarier seeing how confident Solo has become 1415 01:14:41,276 --> 01:14:43,812 and has continued to become as this match progresses. 1416 01:14:45,848 --> 01:14:48,550 AJ Styles is out here as a man on a mission. 1417 01:14:48,617 --> 01:14:51,854 Styles feels that Solo attempted to end his career, 1418 01:14:51,920 --> 01:14:53,622 and Styles wants payback. 1419 01:14:54,356 --> 01:14:55,190 Oh! 1420 01:14:55,257 --> 01:14:57,392 [Patrick] Solo connects with the headbutt. 1421 01:14:58,861 --> 01:15:02,231 Styles said it to us, Corey, during the break here. 1422 01:15:02,297 --> 01:15:03,932 Solo goes in for the cover. 1423 01:15:03,999 --> 01:15:07,803 Styles was just full of passion when he said, "He tried to end my career." 1424 01:15:07,870 --> 01:15:12,040 And you could see the passion bursting through the veins of AJ Styles. 1425 01:15:14,109 --> 01:15:17,012 [Graves] Unfortunately, passion is not enough to topple 1426 01:15:18,847 --> 01:15:21,250 someone the caliber of Solo Sikoa. 1427 01:15:23,952 --> 01:15:26,321 -[Patrick] Chops barely rocking Solo. -[Graves and Cole] Oh! 1428 01:15:26,388 --> 01:15:28,156 [Patrick] AJ's… Face-first 1429 01:15:29,057 --> 01:15:30,759 into the turnbuckle, he goes. 1430 01:15:30,826 --> 01:15:32,160 [Cole] What a collision! 1431 01:15:33,662 --> 01:15:35,898 [Patrick] Horrible collision for AJ Styles. 1432 01:15:44,640 --> 01:15:46,642 [Cole] And this is the pace Solo likes. 1433 01:15:46,708 --> 01:15:48,911 Slow it down. Pick your opponent apart. 1434 01:15:49,611 --> 01:15:51,613 -[indistinct] -[Graves] Here comes Solo! 1435 01:15:52,748 --> 01:15:54,516 [Cole] Solo is just like a big old grizzly bear 1436 01:15:54,583 --> 01:15:56,218 just playing with his prey. 1437 01:15:56,919 --> 01:15:58,487 [Graves] You're absolutely right. 1438 01:15:58,554 --> 01:16:00,122 [Cole] Mauling Styles. 1439 01:16:00,822 --> 01:16:02,491 [Graves] But listen to what you just said. 1440 01:16:02,558 --> 01:16:05,160 Solo is playing with his prey, 1441 01:16:05,227 --> 01:16:09,097 -his prey being AJ Styles. -[Cole] Exactly. 1442 01:16:09,164 --> 01:16:11,199 [Graves] This is not some run-of-the-mill Superstar, 1443 01:16:11,266 --> 01:16:13,068 some guy who just learned the business. 1444 01:16:13,135 --> 01:16:14,836 This is one of the best of all time. 1445 01:16:14,903 --> 01:16:17,005 And Solo is turning this into a massacre. 1446 01:16:17,072 --> 01:16:18,173 [Cole] Yeah, and ask John Cena 1447 01:16:18,240 --> 01:16:20,375 what it's like to be in the ring with Solo Sikoa. 1448 01:16:22,210 --> 01:16:24,546 [Graves] This may be the end of Styles. 1449 01:16:24,613 --> 01:16:26,515 [Cole] Oh, went for the headbutt. 1450 01:16:26,581 --> 01:16:28,317 [Patrick] Out of harm's way is AJ. 1451 01:16:29,618 --> 01:16:30,686 Can he get back on his feet? 1452 01:16:30,752 --> 01:16:32,554 [Cole] Yeah, critical moment for Styles here. 1453 01:16:36,792 --> 01:16:38,660 [Patrick] Rare you see Solo miss out like that. 1454 01:16:38,727 --> 01:16:40,429 Well scouted by Styles. 1455 01:16:42,831 --> 01:16:45,100 AJ slowly now back on his feet. 1456 01:16:46,735 --> 01:16:49,338 Styles at pace now, taking the fight to Sikoa. 1457 01:16:52,040 --> 01:16:52,874 Boom! 1458 01:16:52,941 --> 01:16:56,979 [Graves] AJ was able to weather the storm. Sliding forearm rocks the enforcer. 1459 01:16:57,045 --> 01:17:00,949 And now AJ… Look at this. Moonsault. 1460 01:17:01,016 --> 01:17:03,218 -Right across the knee I believe. -[Patrick] In for the cover. 1461 01:17:03,285 --> 01:17:06,021 -Can he get the win here on Solo? -[Graves] I think you're right, Cole. 1462 01:17:06,088 --> 01:17:08,490 I noticed Solo immediately grasping at his knee. 1463 01:17:09,057 --> 01:17:11,293 I think he was trying to get it up to defend, but… 1464 01:17:11,860 --> 01:17:15,397 AJ certainly getting the better of that exchange. 1465 01:17:15,464 --> 01:17:17,065 But now can Styles rally? 1466 01:17:17,132 --> 01:17:21,603 Can AJ fight through the pain as he's done so many times in his career? 1467 01:17:23,105 --> 01:17:26,475 [Patrick] He's weathered an awful lot in this match with Solo Sikoa. 1468 01:17:26,541 --> 01:17:30,779 But AJ's got that fight in him. There's that quick-fire offense. 1469 01:17:33,115 --> 01:17:34,049 Solo's waiting for him. 1470 01:17:34,116 --> 01:17:35,884 -[Graves] Oh! -[Cole] Oh, what a Samoan Drop! 1471 01:17:35,951 --> 01:17:37,352 -Pop-up Samoan. -[Graves] Wow! 1472 01:17:38,320 --> 01:17:43,592 [Patrick] Solo to put away Styles. Styles still in this match. 1473 01:17:44,793 --> 01:17:49,331 [Graves] Another display of the grit, determination and toughness 1474 01:17:49,398 --> 01:17:54,369 that define AJ Styles, who is still technically in this fight. 1475 01:17:54,436 --> 01:17:58,640 But after this massive pop-up Samoan Drop, 1476 01:17:58,707 --> 01:18:00,575 I don't think Styles has much longer. 1477 01:18:03,745 --> 01:18:08,250 [Patrick] Solo Sikoa with ease lofting AJ Styles. 1478 01:18:09,918 --> 01:18:11,920 Swing and a miss, and Styles connects. 1479 01:18:11,987 --> 01:18:13,155 [Graves] Pelé kick. 1480 01:18:14,589 --> 01:18:16,024 Solo is now down. 1481 01:18:17,659 --> 01:18:21,229 That may have been the Hail Mary that AJ Styles needed. 1482 01:18:21,296 --> 01:18:24,099 [Cole] Can AJ recover, though, and climb back into this? 1483 01:18:27,102 --> 01:18:28,537 AJ trying to rally. 1484 01:18:31,907 --> 01:18:34,710 [Patrick] Chants of "AJ Styles" start to ring out here 1485 01:18:34,776 --> 01:18:35,911 in favor of The Phenomenal One. 1486 01:18:35,977 --> 01:18:37,646 But Solo puts him to the outside. 1487 01:18:37,713 --> 01:18:38,947 Styles waiting for him. 1488 01:18:39,715 --> 01:18:41,383 [Graves] AJ trying to line it up. 1489 01:18:41,450 --> 01:18:43,285 [crowd cheering] 1490 01:18:44,019 --> 01:18:47,055 [Patrick] Here goes AJ. Looking for the Phenomenal Forearm. 1491 01:18:47,122 --> 01:18:48,290 Caught by Solo. 1492 01:18:48,356 --> 01:18:49,691 Wants the Samoan Spike. 1493 01:18:49,758 --> 01:18:52,060 -Can AJ get the victory here? -One, two… 1494 01:18:52,127 --> 01:18:53,562 [Patrick] Solo out just in time. 1495 01:18:53,628 --> 01:18:56,031 [Graves] Just barely escaping before the three, 1496 01:18:56,098 --> 01:19:00,368 and Solo now beginning to look weary for the first time in this matchup. 1497 01:19:00,435 --> 01:19:04,206 Solo feeling the effects of this onslaught from Styles. 1498 01:19:04,272 --> 01:19:07,275 Can AJ land the Styles Clash? 1499 01:19:09,845 --> 01:19:13,949 Solo using that low center of gravity to prevent AJ from hoisting him. 1500 01:19:15,383 --> 01:19:17,285 And now it's Styles who's in trouble. 1501 01:19:19,154 --> 01:19:22,057 [Patrick] Using the ropes to his advantage. Now connects with Solo. 1502 01:19:23,458 --> 01:19:25,127 AJ lining up once more. 1503 01:19:25,193 --> 01:19:27,763 Styles… Phenomenal Forearm! 1504 01:19:31,133 --> 01:19:35,103 [Graves] Wisely, almost instinctively, Solo rolling to the outside. 1505 01:19:35,170 --> 01:19:36,438 [Cole] Oh, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey! 1506 01:19:36,505 --> 01:19:38,673 [Graves] Oh! Wait, Roman Reigns is back. 1507 01:19:38,740 --> 01:19:41,042 [bell rings] 1508 01:19:41,109 --> 01:19:43,011 [Cole] Roman Reigns picked his moment. 1509 01:19:43,078 --> 01:19:46,014 Saw the opportunity and went right after Styles. 1510 01:19:46,081 --> 01:19:49,017 [crowd boos] 1511 01:19:49,084 --> 01:19:51,553 [Cole] Eliminate one of your possible opponents. 1512 01:20:00,929 --> 01:20:03,198 Step up to Roman Reigns, you're going to pay. 1513 01:20:09,838 --> 01:20:12,741 [Patrick] AJ continues to fight, looking for a little bit of separation. 1514 01:20:12,808 --> 01:20:14,376 Connects with Roman Reigns. 1515 01:20:15,076 --> 01:20:16,745 [Graves] Reigns is down. 1516 01:20:19,815 --> 01:20:21,349 [Cole] Reigns is stunned. 1517 01:20:23,351 --> 01:20:26,421 [Graves] Well, the Island of Relevancy has been taking heavy fire 1518 01:20:26,488 --> 01:20:27,756 for the past few weeks, 1519 01:20:27,822 --> 01:20:31,326 an unfamiliar situation for The Tribal Chief. 1520 01:20:31,860 --> 01:20:35,230 [Patrick] This spells trouble, with Solo Sikoa back up 1521 01:20:35,297 --> 01:20:39,768 and now pummeling AJ Styles as Roman Reigns watches on. 1522 01:20:39,835 --> 01:20:42,037 -["Voices" playing] -[crowd cheering] 1523 01:20:42,537 --> 01:20:46,007 ♪ They counsel me They understand, they talk to me… ♪ 1524 01:20:46,074 --> 01:20:49,811 [Graves] The enemy of my enemy is my ally. 1525 01:20:51,146 --> 01:20:53,849 Right now, Styles should thank his lucky stars 1526 01:20:53,915 --> 01:20:55,450 that The Viper's in the house. 1527 01:20:55,517 --> 01:20:57,385 [Patrick] Randy Orton is here to fight. 1528 01:21:00,889 --> 01:21:02,424 Taking it to The Bloodline. 1529 01:21:04,759 --> 01:21:07,596 [Graves] Big right hands from Randy Orton, 1530 01:21:07,662 --> 01:21:10,098 who's got Roman Reigns trapped in the corner. 1531 01:21:10,165 --> 01:21:11,867 [Cole] And here comes The Bloodline backup. 1532 01:21:14,603 --> 01:21:18,740 [Patrick] Quickly outnumbered once more with the appearance of Jimmy Uso. 1533 01:21:18,807 --> 01:21:21,810 [crowd boos] 1534 01:21:23,578 --> 01:21:25,547 ["Welcome To LA" playing] 1535 01:21:25,614 --> 01:21:27,582 [crowd cheers] 1536 01:21:28,850 --> 01:21:32,988 [Patrick] They didn't ask for his help, but The Megastar has arrived on the scene! 1537 01:21:33,054 --> 01:21:36,358 [Graves] Oh, make no mistake. LA Knight isn't here to help anybody. 1538 01:21:36,424 --> 01:21:39,361 LA Knight is here to fight The Bloodline. 1539 01:21:39,427 --> 01:21:42,631 [crowd chanting] Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! 1540 01:21:42,697 --> 01:21:45,767 [Patrick] Jabs to Solo and Roman. Look at LA Knight go. 1541 01:21:52,274 --> 01:21:57,178 LA Knight battling with Solo Sikoa. Orton sending Jimmy Uso to the outside. 1542 01:22:00,382 --> 01:22:03,084 [Cole] This has become a nightmare for Roman Reigns. 1543 01:22:04,452 --> 01:22:06,288 One of the three men in the ring 1544 01:22:06,354 --> 01:22:09,758 are going to face Roman Reigns at the Royal Rumble 1545 01:22:09,824 --> 01:22:12,060 two weeks from tonight. 1546 01:22:12,127 --> 01:22:15,030 We have the triple-threat to determine the number one contender. 1547 01:22:15,096 --> 01:22:16,097 [indistinct] 1548 01:22:16,164 --> 01:22:18,767 I told you, and I told you, I didn't want you coming out here. 1549 01:22:18,833 --> 01:22:20,468 Oh, you told me? 1550 01:22:20,535 --> 01:22:24,906 [all arguing indistinctly] 1551 01:22:39,621 --> 01:22:40,588 [Cole] Oh! 1552 01:22:41,156 --> 01:22:44,192 [Graves] Styles blasting Knight now. 1553 01:22:44,259 --> 01:22:45,560 LA Knight answers. 1554 01:22:46,728 --> 01:22:49,831 [Patrick] Styles wanted Orton and Knight to stay out of things. 1555 01:22:51,700 --> 01:22:53,535 [Cole] Well, they're all in the thick of it now. 1556 01:22:54,602 --> 01:22:57,305 [Graves] Well, it's all going down officially in two weeks. 1557 01:22:57,372 --> 01:22:59,574 But right now, LA Knight standing tall. 1558 01:22:59,641 --> 01:23:03,345 [Cole] And look at Roman. Roman's like, "Uh-uh, let them beat each other up." 1559 01:23:03,411 --> 01:23:04,446 [Graves] Roman's smart. 1560 01:23:11,186 --> 01:23:16,958 Styles, Knight, Orton Triple Threat at New Year's Revolution. 1561 01:23:17,025 --> 01:23:19,694 Who's going to challenge The Tribal Chief? Year's Revolution.