1 00:00:01,501 --> 00:00:04,304 [WWE intro music plays] 2 00:00:04,371 --> 00:00:05,739 [John Cena] Then. 3 00:00:07,107 --> 00:00:07,974 [Flair] Woo! 4 00:00:08,041 --> 00:00:10,443 -[glass shatters] -[The Rock] If you smell! 5 00:00:10,510 --> 00:00:12,078 -[bell tolls] -[Cena] Now. 6 00:00:12,145 --> 00:00:14,047 [Reigns] Acknowledge me. 7 00:00:14,848 --> 00:00:17,283 -♪ The King of Kings ♪ -♪ You can't see me ♪ 8 00:00:17,350 --> 00:00:18,718 [Cena] Forever. 9 00:00:22,989 --> 00:00:24,457 Together. 10 00:00:30,230 --> 00:00:33,266 [crowd counting] Ten, nine, eight… 11 00:00:33,333 --> 00:00:36,536 Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. Hold on a minute. Let's bring it in. 12 00:00:36,603 --> 00:00:38,505 It ain't the new year just yet. Nah-nah. 13 00:00:38,571 --> 00:00:42,442 You might have seen The Miz on Monday bringing the Best of Raw, 14 00:00:42,509 --> 00:00:46,479 but if we're talking about the absolute best of 2023, 15 00:00:46,546 --> 00:00:49,082 whose game is it, with everybody saying… 16 00:00:49,149 --> 00:00:52,285 [crowd] LA Knight, yeah! 17 00:00:52,352 --> 00:00:54,587 So, WWE Universe, let me talk to you. 18 00:00:54,654 --> 00:00:57,524 SmackDown has had one hell of a year, 19 00:00:57,590 --> 00:01:00,527 and nobody knows a hell of a year better than I do. 20 00:01:01,594 --> 00:01:05,899 And with all the noise of a Megastar setting fire to Friday nights, 21 00:01:05,965 --> 00:01:10,203 it's no surprise that everybody wants to be back on the blue brand. 22 00:01:10,270 --> 00:01:11,571 ["The Time Is Now" playing] 23 00:01:11,638 --> 00:01:13,740 [Cole] John Cena is back! 24 00:01:14,607 --> 00:01:19,446 Damn it, I believe in me. I believe in you. I believe in us. 25 00:01:19,512 --> 00:01:21,681 ♪ I hear voices… ♪ 26 00:01:21,748 --> 00:01:24,951 -[Graves] It is official. -No! 27 00:01:25,785 --> 00:01:27,153 [Orton] Daddy's back. 28 00:01:27,220 --> 00:01:28,922 [hard rock music playing] 29 00:01:28,988 --> 00:01:30,757 -[static] -["Cult of Personality" plays] 30 00:01:30,824 --> 00:01:31,825 [crowd cheers] 31 00:01:31,891 --> 00:01:37,297 [Graves] CM Punk returns to SmackDown for the first time in almost a decade. 32 00:01:37,363 --> 00:01:39,866 [crowd chanting] CM Punk! CM Punk! CM Punk! 33 00:01:39,933 --> 00:01:41,401 [JBL] This is insane. 34 00:01:42,936 --> 00:01:47,807 [The Rock] If you smell what The Rock is cookin'. 35 00:01:48,708 --> 00:01:53,446 [The Rock] Finally, The Rock has come back. 36 00:01:53,513 --> 00:01:55,348 [dramatic music playing] 37 00:01:56,683 --> 00:02:00,787 We've seen it all. We've seen friends become enemies. 38 00:02:01,855 --> 00:02:04,124 -[Cole] Oh no! -You made me do this. 39 00:02:04,924 --> 00:02:07,060 We've seen enemies become friends. 40 00:02:07,127 --> 00:02:08,361 [Cole] He's here! 41 00:02:09,529 --> 00:02:12,499 Kevin Owens coming to Sami Zayn's aid. 42 00:02:14,367 --> 00:02:16,035 [Knight] We've made moments. 43 00:02:18,104 --> 00:02:19,439 [Cole] Oh my God! 44 00:02:19,506 --> 00:02:21,241 Mom, shut up! 45 00:02:22,642 --> 00:02:24,344 [Knight] We've made headlines. 46 00:02:25,245 --> 00:02:27,380 [Cole] Bad Bunny is here! 47 00:02:29,315 --> 00:02:30,850 You out. 48 00:02:32,051 --> 00:02:33,453 And I'm out too. 49 00:02:34,521 --> 00:02:36,489 [Cole] Oh my God! 50 00:02:37,891 --> 00:02:40,460 We've seen new champions crowned. 51 00:02:40,527 --> 00:02:41,895 [Graves] She's cashing in. 52 00:02:41,961 --> 00:02:44,964 [Cole] Iyo Sky wins the championship. 53 00:02:45,965 --> 00:02:49,836 An incredible outpouring of emotion… 54 00:02:51,237 --> 00:02:54,340 With one right hand full of brass knuckles, 55 00:02:54,407 --> 00:02:58,178 Logan Paul is the United States Champion! 56 00:02:58,244 --> 00:03:01,214 We've seen "champions" break records and make history. 57 00:03:01,281 --> 00:03:04,217 ["Head of the Table" playing] 58 00:03:04,284 --> 00:03:07,887 [Irvin] And still… 59 00:03:07,954 --> 00:03:11,191 [Heyman] …your reigning, Undisputed 60 00:03:11,257 --> 00:03:15,695 WWE Universal Champion… 61 00:03:15,762 --> 00:03:19,299 Roman Reigns. 62 00:03:19,365 --> 00:03:20,934 [Reigns] Acknowledge me! 63 00:03:21,000 --> 00:03:24,370 What am I, Kayla Braxton in here? What am I talking about right now? 64 00:03:24,437 --> 00:03:26,673 That's why I'm here? That's why you guys brought me here? 65 00:03:26,739 --> 00:03:29,409 To talk about The Bloodline? As far as I'm concerned, eggnog 'em! 66 00:03:29,475 --> 00:03:31,010 Yeah! 67 00:03:31,077 --> 00:03:32,378 [static] 68 00:03:32,445 --> 00:03:33,613 Where were we? 69 00:03:33,680 --> 00:03:35,081 Resolutions. 70 00:03:35,148 --> 00:03:36,549 Champagne. 71 00:03:37,250 --> 00:03:38,918 Confetti. 72 00:03:38,985 --> 00:03:41,821 2024, we will see you soon. 73 00:03:41,888 --> 00:03:43,656 Deuces, Uces. 74 00:03:43,723 --> 00:03:49,429 But tonight, SmackDown: The Absolute Best of 2023 75 00:03:49,495 --> 00:03:51,731 begins in… Well, what's the matter? 76 00:03:51,798 --> 00:03:54,434 I ain't getting paid by the hour. Hit the countdown, dummy. 77 00:03:58,404 --> 00:04:00,006 Yeah! 78 00:04:00,974 --> 00:04:01,841 ♪ Better than me ♪ 79 00:04:01,908 --> 00:04:03,409 [Jackie] Happy New Year, everybody, 80 00:04:03,476 --> 00:04:07,046 and welcome to a very special edition of SmackDown on Fox, 81 00:04:07,113 --> 00:04:08,848 which is sponsored by Progressive, 82 00:04:08,915 --> 00:04:12,919 a triple threat of protection with home, auto, and more. 83 00:04:13,820 --> 00:04:16,022 Welcome to the show, everybody. I'm Jackie Redmond 84 00:04:16,089 --> 00:04:20,460 alongside one of the voices you hear every single Friday night on SmackDown. 85 00:04:20,526 --> 00:04:22,996 The man, the myth, the legend, Corey Graves. 86 00:04:23,062 --> 00:04:24,897 And, Corey, for the next couple of hours, 87 00:04:24,964 --> 00:04:28,234 we're gonna relive the absolute best of 2023. 88 00:04:28,301 --> 00:04:32,472 Without a doubt, this past year has been one of the greatest in WWE history. 89 00:04:32,538 --> 00:04:35,408 And as you just saw, some new and some familiar faces 90 00:04:35,475 --> 00:04:37,944 made 2023 truly unforgettable. 91 00:04:38,011 --> 00:04:43,116 But perhaps none bigger than the return of the greatest of all time, John Cena. 92 00:04:43,182 --> 00:04:47,520 ["The Time Is Now" playing] 93 00:04:47,587 --> 00:04:50,123 [crowd cheers] 94 00:04:50,189 --> 00:04:54,994 The 16-time champ came all the way back to prove to himself and the WWE Universe 95 00:04:55,061 --> 00:04:59,799 that he still had the hustle, the loyalty, and the respect needed to remain on top. 96 00:04:59,866 --> 00:05:02,669 [Jackie] He certainly did, but that would, of course, make John Cena 97 00:05:02,735 --> 00:05:05,538 a target of The Bloodline and more specifically, 98 00:05:05,605 --> 00:05:08,741 Solo Sikoa, who, at the direction of his Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns, 99 00:05:08,808 --> 00:05:13,246 looked to eliminate John Cena from the WWE once and for all. 100 00:05:13,313 --> 00:05:16,316 Well, last month, these two men would meet in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 101 00:05:16,382 --> 00:05:17,483 at Crown Jewel. 102 00:05:17,550 --> 00:05:20,053 Would Solo and his devastating Samoan Spike 103 00:05:20,119 --> 00:05:21,654 silence John Cena for good? 104 00:05:21,721 --> 00:05:25,458 Or could the 16-time champ overcome one of the most dangerous obstacles 105 00:05:25,525 --> 00:05:27,026 in his storied career? 106 00:05:29,162 --> 00:05:31,664 [Cole] Cena looking to wear down Solo. 107 00:05:31,731 --> 00:05:34,634 -Twenty-year-plus veteran of the game. -[crowd chants "Let's go, Cena"] 108 00:05:34,701 --> 00:05:37,437 Cena knows every trick in the book. 109 00:05:38,404 --> 00:05:42,508 Oh! Continuing to make Sikoa suffer. 110 00:05:47,480 --> 00:05:50,950 John Cena set the stage last night on SmackDown, 111 00:05:51,017 --> 00:05:52,952 laying out Solo Sikoa. 112 00:05:53,019 --> 00:05:57,390 And looking to continue here tonight. Again, wrapping up the… the arm of Sikoa. 113 00:05:57,457 --> 00:06:00,526 And Cena's been doing a great job, a relentless attack. 114 00:06:00,593 --> 00:06:02,161 And now Sikoa with a headbutt, 115 00:06:02,228 --> 00:06:04,263 drives Cena back to the middle of the ring. 116 00:06:04,330 --> 00:06:07,633 [Wade] Think of the variety of opponents, top-level opponents 117 00:06:07,700 --> 00:06:10,136 Cena has fought in his career. 118 00:06:10,203 --> 00:06:13,740 He's had a strategy on how to defeat every single one, 119 00:06:13,806 --> 00:06:18,111 but this is a very complex equation for him to solve 120 00:06:18,177 --> 00:06:21,080 in the form of Solo Sikoa. 121 00:06:21,147 --> 00:06:23,483 [crowd chanting] You suck! You suck! You suck! 122 00:06:23,549 --> 00:06:26,786 [Cole] And now Solo Sikoa has slowed things down 123 00:06:26,853 --> 00:06:28,688 and gone on the offense of Cena. 124 00:06:28,755 --> 00:06:33,092 And now looks to punish the 16-time World Champion. 125 00:06:34,761 --> 00:06:39,132 Sold out tonight at the Mohammed Abdo Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 126 00:06:40,933 --> 00:06:43,436 Solo Sikoa versus John Cena. 127 00:06:43,503 --> 00:06:45,271 You have to wonder too, Wade, 128 00:06:45,338 --> 00:06:50,209 is this the final time we could see John Cena in a WWE ring? 129 00:06:50,276 --> 00:06:53,513 [Wade] Well, all good things must come to an end at some point. 130 00:06:53,579 --> 00:06:55,448 Father Time is undefeated. 131 00:06:55,515 --> 00:06:57,183 [Cole] Sikoa from the second rope! 132 00:06:58,451 --> 00:07:02,955 And again, John Cena saying things coming into this matchup like, 133 00:07:03,022 --> 00:07:05,958 "I need to deliver. I can't lose." 134 00:07:06,025 --> 00:07:09,862 "I can't lose the WWE fans and the noise behind them." 135 00:07:09,929 --> 00:07:11,364 "That's what drives me." 136 00:07:12,431 --> 00:07:17,170 [Wade] John Cena will always be the first to know when it's over. 137 00:07:17,236 --> 00:07:20,840 He won't need anybody else to tell him that. I'll tell you this, if Cena… 138 00:07:20,907 --> 00:07:22,875 [Cole] Solo Sikoa may tell him that tonight, Wade, 139 00:07:22,942 --> 00:07:26,512 as he looks for the Samoan Spike now on Cena. 140 00:07:26,579 --> 00:07:27,880 Cena able to duck underneath. 141 00:07:27,947 --> 00:07:31,384 And now lifts Sikoa up on his shoulders for an AA. 142 00:07:31,450 --> 00:07:32,885 Sikoa, though, with a kick. 143 00:07:33,820 --> 00:07:37,423 You were saying? Cover now by Sikoa on Cena. 144 00:07:37,490 --> 00:07:38,791 Kickout at two. 145 00:07:38,858 --> 00:07:42,895 [Wade] John Cena, as much as we don't ever wanna see that big R-word, 146 00:07:42,962 --> 00:07:44,630 the retirement, 147 00:07:44,697 --> 00:07:48,334 facing guys like Solo Sikoa, when you've been out of the spotlight, 148 00:07:48,401 --> 00:07:51,604 when you're not battle-hardened like you used to be, 149 00:07:52,338 --> 00:07:55,942 it's very difficult to see a path to victory at times for Cena. 150 00:07:56,008 --> 00:07:59,612 He's spoken openly about his body not allowing him to compete 151 00:07:59,679 --> 00:08:01,447 at the level he used to. 152 00:08:01,514 --> 00:08:03,816 And I'll say it, if he doesn't win here tonight, 153 00:08:03,883 --> 00:08:06,686 we may well be staring down the barrel of retirement. 154 00:08:07,520 --> 00:08:09,755 [Cole] Solo Sikoa now backing it up. 155 00:08:09,822 --> 00:08:12,692 Of course, paying homage to the late, great Umaga. 156 00:08:18,097 --> 00:08:20,600 Solo Sikoa looking for a Samoan Spike 157 00:08:20,666 --> 00:08:22,735 to finally put John Cena away. 158 00:08:22,802 --> 00:08:24,337 And again, Cena avoids. 159 00:08:24,403 --> 00:08:26,038 There's the shoulder tackle. 160 00:08:26,105 --> 00:08:29,175 Now Cena looks for a last-second rally. 161 00:08:29,242 --> 00:08:31,410 [Wade] Spoke too soon. Here's that second wind. 162 00:08:31,477 --> 00:08:34,213 [Cole] And Cena now has Solo where he wants him. 163 00:08:37,783 --> 00:08:41,854 -Dig down deep one more time, perhaps. -[crowd] You can't see me! 164 00:08:42,955 --> 00:08:45,091 With a Five-Knuckle Shuffle. 165 00:08:45,825 --> 00:08:49,562 And now Cena measuring Sikoa. 166 00:08:49,629 --> 00:08:50,630 Has Solo up. 167 00:08:52,365 --> 00:08:57,169 Went for the AA, Sikoa able to counter into a Samoan drop. 168 00:08:57,236 --> 00:09:01,040 And Solo Sikoa now to put Cena away. 169 00:09:01,107 --> 00:09:04,777 And again, the heart of Cena still beating here tonight. 170 00:09:05,745 --> 00:09:10,249 [Wade] Just as Cena re-found that belief and was about to hit that AA, 171 00:09:10,316 --> 00:09:14,387 immediately taken away by this monstrous Samoan. 172 00:09:17,390 --> 00:09:20,526 [Cole] Solo Sikoa now has Cena where he wants him. 173 00:09:20,593 --> 00:09:22,895 Went for the Spike, blocked again by John. 174 00:09:23,563 --> 00:09:28,968 John Cena able to block the Samoan Spike again by Sikoa. 175 00:09:29,035 --> 00:09:32,371 Takedown, trying to wrap him up in the STF. 176 00:09:37,843 --> 00:09:40,313 Doesn't quite have it all. Now he does. 177 00:09:40,379 --> 00:09:44,617 Solo Sikoa trying to drag himself to the bottom rope or tap out, perhaps. 178 00:09:44,684 --> 00:09:47,353 [Wade] Almost saw a tap-out from Solo Sikoa. 179 00:09:47,420 --> 00:09:49,088 Something I never thought we'd see, 180 00:09:49,155 --> 00:09:53,159 but that desperation lunge just about reaching the bottom rope. 181 00:09:53,225 --> 00:09:56,128 [Cole] Made it to the rope. John Cena kicked away by Sikoa. 182 00:09:56,195 --> 00:09:57,496 [Wade] The powers of recovery. 183 00:09:57,563 --> 00:09:59,765 -Oh, he got it! He got him with a Spike! -[Wade] Spike! 184 00:09:59,832 --> 00:10:03,402 [Cole] Solo got Cena with a Spike from out of nowhere. 185 00:10:03,469 --> 00:10:06,606 But again the previous damage by Cena to the arm. 186 00:10:06,672 --> 00:10:08,674 Solo Sikoa collapsed as well. 187 00:10:08,741 --> 00:10:11,243 [Wade] Well, if Solo Sikoa could've made a pin there, 188 00:10:11,310 --> 00:10:12,411 this one would've been over. 189 00:10:15,214 --> 00:10:18,751 Must have sent shock waves down the arm of Solo Sikoa, 190 00:10:18,818 --> 00:10:22,321 but such is the sacrifice he's willing to make 191 00:10:22,388 --> 00:10:24,190 to put away the greatest of all time. 192 00:10:24,256 --> 00:10:28,294 [Cole] John Cena back to his feet, suffering from the effects of… 193 00:10:28,361 --> 00:10:31,230 Another Samoan Spike by Sikoa! 194 00:10:33,632 --> 00:10:35,401 [Wade] Sikoa is like a man possessed. 195 00:10:37,003 --> 00:10:42,975 [Cole] But yet Cena, again, trying to drag himself to his feet. 196 00:10:45,077 --> 00:10:48,981 And this time, a third Samoan Spike. 197 00:10:49,048 --> 00:10:53,719 [Wade] A defenseless John Cena is being annihilated. 198 00:10:55,721 --> 00:10:57,690 And still no cover. 199 00:10:59,025 --> 00:11:02,595 [Cole] Cena. I'm not even quite sure John knows where he's at. 200 00:11:02,661 --> 00:11:06,599 Just crawling around the ring, gasping for air. 201 00:11:06,665 --> 00:11:08,901 Choking for breath. 202 00:11:08,968 --> 00:11:11,404 [crowd chants] Let's go, Cena! 203 00:11:11,470 --> 00:11:13,739 [Cole] Does he have one rally left? 204 00:11:16,609 --> 00:11:18,110 And again… 205 00:11:18,177 --> 00:11:20,546 Another Samoan Spike. 206 00:11:21,414 --> 00:11:24,016 [Wade] This is becoming grotesque. 207 00:11:24,850 --> 00:11:27,453 Is Solo even trying to win at this point? 208 00:11:31,490 --> 00:11:35,694 [Cole] He was assigned the task of taking out Cena. 209 00:11:35,761 --> 00:11:42,635 And he's doing just that with a savage beatdown of the greatest of all time. 210 00:11:42,702 --> 00:11:45,805 -[Wade] Referee needs to stop it. -[Cole] Just pin him already. 211 00:11:45,871 --> 00:11:47,973 -[referee] Three! -[bell rings] 212 00:11:48,040 --> 00:11:49,875 ♪ …not take a loss, taking it all ♪ 213 00:11:49,942 --> 00:11:51,811 [Rome] Here's your winner, 214 00:11:51,877 --> 00:11:55,247 Solo Sikoa. 215 00:11:55,314 --> 00:11:57,817 [Cole] An emphatic win. 216 00:11:57,883 --> 00:12:03,089 A massive statement from The Bloodline's Enforcer 217 00:12:03,155 --> 00:12:07,326 as Solo Sikoa steps out of that shadow. 218 00:12:07,393 --> 00:12:10,696 Solo Sikoa has his own star now. 219 00:12:12,098 --> 00:12:17,837 [crowd cheers] 220 00:12:30,583 --> 00:12:34,019 [Cole] That man right there is a man who defines sports entertainment 221 00:12:34,086 --> 00:12:36,522 for an entire generation. 222 00:12:36,589 --> 00:12:42,027 A man who has selflessly given of himself to children in need worldwide. 223 00:12:42,094 --> 00:12:44,530 -[crowd chanting] Thank you, Cena! -A true leader. 224 00:12:45,664 --> 00:12:48,701 I can say, the man who has meant more to me in my career… 225 00:12:49,568 --> 00:12:51,737 than anyone in this business. 226 00:12:53,439 --> 00:12:55,407 Ladies and gentlemen, 227 00:12:55,474 --> 00:13:01,313 John Cena is truly the greatest of all time. 228 00:13:03,783 --> 00:13:06,352 [Graves] An absolutely surreal scene in Riyadh, 229 00:13:06,418 --> 00:13:09,255 as the WWE Universe paid their respect 230 00:13:09,321 --> 00:13:13,025 to the man who has epitomized it for over two decades. 231 00:13:13,092 --> 00:13:15,828 [Jackie] And this left us with many unanswered questions 232 00:13:15,895 --> 00:13:18,030 about the future of John Cena. 233 00:13:18,097 --> 00:13:20,633 Let's hear from the greatest of all time. 234 00:13:25,204 --> 00:13:29,475 WWE Universe, John Cena here. 235 00:13:29,542 --> 00:13:34,246 All dressed up to celebrate a wonderful group of people. 236 00:13:34,313 --> 00:13:38,083 A toast to the WWE Universe 237 00:13:38,150 --> 00:13:40,886 for making my 2023. 238 00:13:40,953 --> 00:13:45,424 As you know, I was able to return to SmackDown in the fall and… 239 00:13:46,358 --> 00:13:50,029 the reception and the respect, 240 00:13:51,597 --> 00:13:53,065 I will never forget. 241 00:13:54,500 --> 00:13:58,237 I do not know how much time in the WWE I have left. 242 00:13:59,338 --> 00:14:03,943 But I do know in recent times when I've been able to return home, 243 00:14:04,009 --> 00:14:07,546 you have always welcomed me as one of your own. 244 00:14:07,613 --> 00:14:14,086 I am forever indebted to your generosity, your empathy, your respect, 245 00:14:15,187 --> 00:14:17,022 and your excitement. 246 00:14:17,089 --> 00:14:19,925 I look forward to the next time we can get together, 247 00:14:19,992 --> 00:14:23,796 but I wanted to take a moment to truly say 248 00:14:23,863 --> 00:14:29,735 thank you for making this a wonderful year for me and for my family. 249 00:14:30,769 --> 00:14:33,038 To the WWE Universe. 250 00:14:33,105 --> 00:14:34,840 Until the next round. 251 00:14:34,907 --> 00:14:36,342 Cheers. 252 00:14:37,743 --> 00:14:43,182 [Jackie] Still to come on SmackDown: The Absolute Best of 2023. 253 00:14:43,249 --> 00:14:44,717 It's a night of returns… 254 00:14:44,783 --> 00:14:47,887 -[Cole] Pat McAfee is here! -[Jackie] …swerves… 255 00:14:47,953 --> 00:14:50,990 This is "Austin Theory Live." 256 00:14:51,056 --> 00:14:53,392 [Jackie] …and OMG moments. 257 00:14:53,459 --> 00:14:57,263 ♪ If you smell what The Rock is cooking ♪ 258 00:14:58,998 --> 00:15:01,734 [Graves] And up next, who will have their WrestleMania moment 259 00:15:01,800 --> 00:15:04,403 when lifelong friends Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn 260 00:15:04,470 --> 00:15:09,141 take on the longest reigning Tag Team Champions of all time, the Usos? 261 00:15:13,112 --> 00:15:14,046 ♪ Better than me ♪ 262 00:15:14,113 --> 00:15:17,650 [Jackie] Welcome back to SmackDown: The Absolute Best of 2023, 263 00:15:17,716 --> 00:15:21,520 which is sponsored by Progressive's Keys to Progress program. 264 00:15:21,587 --> 00:15:24,890 Gifting cars to veterans since 2013. 265 00:15:24,957 --> 00:15:27,092 ♪ I say I'm the best 'Cause ain't nobody got me ♪ 266 00:15:27,159 --> 00:15:28,727 [upbeat music playing] 267 00:15:28,794 --> 00:15:30,696 Prediction for 2024. 268 00:15:30,763 --> 00:15:34,900 First off, The All Mighty linked up with the baddest tag team in WWE. 269 00:15:34,967 --> 00:15:36,135 -Amen. -Yes, sir. 270 00:15:36,201 --> 00:15:37,703 What we want is more. 271 00:15:37,770 --> 00:15:40,005 -Ooh! -Talk to them, fellas. 272 00:15:40,072 --> 00:15:41,640 Talk to 'em. He said, "Talk to 'em." 273 00:15:41,707 --> 00:15:43,175 -So I'ma talk to 'em. -Talk to 'em. 274 00:15:43,242 --> 00:15:45,277 -I mean, we are The Street Profits. -Talk to 'em. 275 00:15:45,344 --> 00:15:49,615 The Triple Crown that always puts it down. This is the holiday season of giving. 276 00:15:49,682 --> 00:15:52,851 What are we giving out at the beginning of the year, my brother? 277 00:15:52,918 --> 00:15:55,921 [Dawkins] Angel, Humberto, we ain't forgot about y'all. 278 00:15:55,988 --> 00:15:58,257 New year, new beatdown. But nah, real talk. 279 00:15:58,324 --> 00:16:02,061 2024 finna be the year of all the gold 280 00:16:02,127 --> 00:16:04,964 because 2024 finna be all good. 281 00:16:05,030 --> 00:16:06,332 [laughs] 282 00:16:06,398 --> 00:16:09,601 No, no, no, no. Not all good. 283 00:16:10,369 --> 00:16:11,837 All Mighty. 284 00:16:14,273 --> 00:16:17,042 Talk about an All Mighty New Year's resolution 285 00:16:17,109 --> 00:16:19,378 for Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits. 286 00:16:19,445 --> 00:16:22,881 Now, Jackie, the new year is all about new horizons. 287 00:16:22,948 --> 00:16:24,817 -Sure. -New beginnings. 288 00:16:24,883 --> 00:16:29,988 And no two men represented that in 2023 more than Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. 289 00:16:30,055 --> 00:16:31,924 And it was back at the Royal Rumble 290 00:16:31,991 --> 00:16:34,426 where Kevin Owens tried to take down Roman Reigns. 291 00:16:34,493 --> 00:16:38,364 But The Bloodline would once again prove to be too much. 292 00:16:38,430 --> 00:16:40,399 -[crowd] …three! -[bell rings] 293 00:16:46,205 --> 00:16:50,008 [Jackie] I mean, the Honorary Uce could barely stomach the vicious beatdowns. 294 00:16:50,943 --> 00:16:53,946 So when push came to shove, I mean, Sami Zayn did what he had to do. 295 00:16:54,012 --> 00:16:56,548 He made the choice to stand with his former best friend. 296 00:16:56,615 --> 00:16:59,151 [Graves] Unfortunately for Sami, he also learned that 297 00:16:59,218 --> 00:17:01,353 blood is thicker than friendship, 298 00:17:01,420 --> 00:17:04,423 suffering a merciless beating alongside Kevin Owens. 299 00:17:04,490 --> 00:17:06,658 And after weeks of being decimated by the numbers game, 300 00:17:06,725 --> 00:17:11,096 KO would finally come to Sami's aid and reunite with his lifelong friend 301 00:17:11,163 --> 00:17:14,032 in one of the most emotional moments in SmackDown history. 302 00:17:14,099 --> 00:17:17,469 Which would lead us to the main event of WrestleMania Saturday 303 00:17:17,536 --> 00:17:20,506 as Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn challenged the Usos, 304 00:17:20,572 --> 00:17:26,712 who had stood atop the WWE for a record 622 days as Tag Team Champions. 305 00:17:26,779 --> 00:17:28,680 So, Corey, two sets of brothers, 306 00:17:28,747 --> 00:17:32,284 one main event on The Grandest Stage of Them All. 307 00:17:32,351 --> 00:17:34,286 ♪ Day one ish, line 'em all up ♪ 308 00:17:36,155 --> 00:17:38,690 [Cole] Sami driven into the ring post 309 00:17:38,757 --> 00:17:42,361 as the Usos begin the slow dissection of Zayn and Owens. 310 00:17:42,428 --> 00:17:43,862 Another tag made. 311 00:17:43,929 --> 00:17:45,664 [Graves] Remember the champion's advantage. 312 00:17:45,731 --> 00:17:48,600 The onus to get this match back in the ring is on the challengers, 313 00:17:48,667 --> 00:17:49,735 Zayn and Owens. 314 00:17:49,802 --> 00:17:52,337 [Cole] Jey Uso taking out Sami Zayn. 315 00:17:53,072 --> 00:17:56,475 -Now Kevin Owens. -[Graves] This is brilliant. 316 00:17:56,542 --> 00:18:01,113 The Usos are trying to lure Kevin over to possibly force a disqualification. 317 00:18:01,180 --> 00:18:03,849 It's a brilliant strategy by the veteran champions. 318 00:18:03,916 --> 00:18:06,118 [Jey] What now? Huh? 319 00:18:11,890 --> 00:18:13,992 [Graves] Suplex on the outside. 320 00:18:15,294 --> 00:18:16,795 [referee] Six! 321 00:18:16,862 --> 00:18:18,897 [Cole] And again, there's so much at play here tonight. 322 00:18:18,964 --> 00:18:21,200 You're trying to set the tone for the weekend, 323 00:18:21,266 --> 00:18:23,302 for the entire Bloodline. 324 00:18:23,368 --> 00:18:26,438 You wanna beat down Sami and Kevin Owens for everything, 325 00:18:26,505 --> 00:18:28,974 all the problems they've caused Roman and company. 326 00:18:31,977 --> 00:18:34,847 [Graves] Well, listen, if you look at WWE as a whole, 327 00:18:34,913 --> 00:18:39,418 The Bloodline have everything on lockdown. They are airtight. 328 00:18:39,485 --> 00:18:42,621 The Usos don't wanna be the ones to spring the first leak. 329 00:18:44,289 --> 00:18:46,658 Look at this vicious side of Jey Uso. 330 00:18:46,725 --> 00:18:48,260 -Boom! -[Cole] Oh! 331 00:18:48,327 --> 00:18:51,697 [Graves] Jimmy right in the mouth with a big foot. 332 00:18:53,165 --> 00:18:55,934 [Cole] And Kevin Owens realizing that… 333 00:18:56,001 --> 00:19:00,806 [Graves] …as the illegal competitor, if he makes contact with the legal Uso, 334 00:19:00,873 --> 00:19:02,808 it's gonna force a disqualification. 335 00:19:02,875 --> 00:19:06,145 And the WrestleMania tag team dreams go up in smoke. 336 00:19:06,211 --> 00:19:08,847 [Cole] This is our main event of WrestleMania Saturday. 337 00:19:08,914 --> 00:19:11,517 Sold out, over 80,000 people here tonight. 338 00:19:11,583 --> 00:19:14,353 We're sold out again tomorrow night as well. 339 00:19:14,419 --> 00:19:17,923 [Graves] Uh-oh! Jey over the top to the floor. 340 00:19:17,990 --> 00:19:20,859 Sami's got a little bit of daylight to make the tag. 341 00:19:21,493 --> 00:19:24,930 -It's a long climb. -[Cole] Can he get there? 342 00:19:24,997 --> 00:19:27,499 Dragging himself, though, as he makes the tag. 343 00:19:27,566 --> 00:19:29,168 KO the legal man. 344 00:19:30,002 --> 00:19:32,638 [Graves] Owens wasting no time. From the top… 345 00:19:32,704 --> 00:19:35,474 [Cole] Kevin Owens taking the Usos out! 346 00:19:39,511 --> 00:19:44,616 [Graves] Owens like a rabid dog that's been unleashed on the Usos. 347 00:19:44,683 --> 00:19:48,020 [Cole] Kevin Owens taking out the Tag Team Champions. 348 00:19:50,689 --> 00:19:53,392 [Graves] From the apron. Frog splash! 349 00:19:55,527 --> 00:19:59,031 [Cole] Now Kevin turns his attention back into the ring. 350 00:19:59,898 --> 00:20:01,366 From the top rope. 351 00:20:01,433 --> 00:20:03,202 Frog splash by KO! 352 00:20:03,268 --> 00:20:05,003 To win the Tag Team Titles. 353 00:20:05,070 --> 00:20:06,905 Hook of the leg, and a kickout. 354 00:20:10,275 --> 00:20:12,811 [Graves] A credit to the determination of the Usos, 355 00:20:12,878 --> 00:20:17,616 as we look again at the first and then second frog splashes. 356 00:20:17,683 --> 00:20:22,921 This is 270-plus pounds crashing down across your core. 357 00:20:22,988 --> 00:20:25,691 Jey Uso not ready to give up yet. 358 00:20:25,757 --> 00:20:27,492 [Cole] Kevin Owens, kick to the midsection, 359 00:20:27,559 --> 00:20:29,661 went for the Stunner. Jey Uso able to counter. 360 00:20:29,728 --> 00:20:31,363 Oh my goodness, what a neckbreaker. 361 00:20:32,097 --> 00:20:33,932 Cover now to retain. 362 00:20:33,999 --> 00:20:36,235 Hook of the leg on KO. And a kickout by Kevin at two. 363 00:20:36,301 --> 00:20:39,705 [Graves] And just that quickly, with one maneuver, 364 00:20:39,771 --> 00:20:43,709 Jey Uso has taken control in this matchup back to the favor of the Usos. 365 00:20:47,713 --> 00:20:50,983 -[Cole] Look at that neckbreaker. -[Graves] Innovative offense. 366 00:20:51,049 --> 00:20:52,985 [Cole] One of the things the Usos had to do was 367 00:20:53,051 --> 00:20:55,153 weather that emotional storm, Corey. 368 00:20:55,220 --> 00:20:57,823 KO and Sami Zayn came in with a ton of momentum, 369 00:20:58,657 --> 00:20:59,825 a ton of emotion. 370 00:21:01,426 --> 00:21:04,830 And the Usos, to use their term, "locked it down." 371 00:21:09,067 --> 00:21:10,769 -Tag. -[Graves] Tag is made. 372 00:21:10,836 --> 00:21:14,106 Jimmy Uso on the outside is legal but Owens not… 373 00:21:14,172 --> 00:21:15,574 Won't stop swinging. 374 00:21:18,944 --> 00:21:21,179 [Cole] KO again up to the top rope. 375 00:21:21,246 --> 00:21:23,415 Swanton. Knees up, though. 376 00:21:23,482 --> 00:21:27,686 Uso Splash. For the win, to retain, hook of the leg. 377 00:21:27,753 --> 00:21:29,087 Kevin kicks! 378 00:21:36,662 --> 00:21:39,364 -Huh? Huh now? -Whoop his ass. Let's go. 379 00:21:39,431 --> 00:21:40,465 It's funny though. 380 00:21:43,302 --> 00:21:44,703 [Cole] Oh, and Kevin Owens… 381 00:21:44,770 --> 00:21:46,972 Looked like they were going for the 1D. 382 00:21:47,039 --> 00:21:49,207 Sami rolls him up to try to win the title. 383 00:21:49,274 --> 00:21:51,443 Did he get him? No, two and a half! 384 00:21:51,510 --> 00:21:53,445 [Graves] Oh, but wait, look out! 385 00:21:53,512 --> 00:21:59,117 Owens bringing the fight on the outside, dribbling Jimmy Uso's skull. 386 00:22:03,989 --> 00:22:05,390 Oh, no, no, no. 387 00:22:06,825 --> 00:22:08,026 No. 388 00:22:08,593 --> 00:22:11,363 [Cole] Kevin Owens looked like he was going for the powerbomb. 389 00:22:12,364 --> 00:22:13,298 The hell… 390 00:22:15,267 --> 00:22:17,269 Superkick to KO. 391 00:22:17,936 --> 00:22:20,272 On the Spanish announce table now. 392 00:22:25,143 --> 00:22:26,678 Double-team! 393 00:22:30,048 --> 00:22:31,550 [Jimmy] Look at you now. 394 00:22:38,223 --> 00:22:40,625 [Cole] Sami Zayn can't even stand. 395 00:22:40,692 --> 00:22:43,929 Sami Zayn can't even function. 396 00:22:43,995 --> 00:22:46,732 1D! 1D! 397 00:22:46,798 --> 00:22:50,102 Here's the cover to retain the title. 398 00:22:50,168 --> 00:22:54,005 -[Cole] Sami Zayn kicked out of the 1D! -[Graves] No, he didn't! 399 00:22:54,072 --> 00:22:57,309 [Cole] Nobody's ever, ever kicked out of the 1D! 400 00:22:57,376 --> 00:22:59,911 [Graves] He didn't… I'm not… No way! 401 00:23:00,846 --> 00:23:04,816 [Cole] Nobody in history has kicked out of the One and Done. 402 00:23:04,883 --> 00:23:08,120 Nobody! Jimmy Uso is in disbelief. 403 00:23:08,186 --> 00:23:10,489 [Graves] I gotta look at this again. There's no way. 404 00:23:10,555 --> 00:23:12,057 [Cole] One and Done! 405 00:23:14,693 --> 00:23:17,229 One, two… No! 406 00:23:17,295 --> 00:23:20,565 Sami got the shoulder up at two and three quarters. 407 00:23:22,534 --> 00:23:25,570 They're gonna have to peel Sami Zayn off the mat. 408 00:23:30,742 --> 00:23:32,444 Oh. A Helluva Kick. 409 00:23:33,478 --> 00:23:36,815 Sami Zayn's own finishing maneuver. 410 00:23:36,882 --> 00:23:41,153 A Helluva Kick delivered by Jey Uso. 411 00:23:42,220 --> 00:23:44,589 This is what they do, Sami. 412 00:23:44,656 --> 00:23:47,159 You should have never left The Bloodline, bruh. 413 00:23:48,193 --> 00:23:49,895 -[Graves] Oh my God. -[Cole] Oh! 414 00:23:49,961 --> 00:23:53,899 Exploder into the corner by Zayn. 415 00:23:55,400 --> 00:23:58,069 [Graves] Sami can't possibly have anything left. 416 00:24:02,841 --> 00:24:07,379 Zayn somehow able to muster the power to deliver an Exploder suplex. 417 00:24:07,446 --> 00:24:10,682 [Cole] And now Kevin is crawling up to the apron. 418 00:24:11,483 --> 00:24:14,286 Can Sami make it to Kevin Owens? 419 00:24:16,955 --> 00:24:19,825 -Tag is made. -[crowd cheering] 420 00:24:19,891 --> 00:24:21,793 Here comes KO. 421 00:24:22,360 --> 00:24:23,728 Pop-Up Powerbomb! 422 00:24:25,764 --> 00:24:26,932 [Graves] And another. 423 00:24:31,002 --> 00:24:34,039 [Cole] How are Kevin and Sami functioning? 424 00:24:36,241 --> 00:24:37,476 Helluva Kick! 425 00:24:40,912 --> 00:24:42,380 Stunner! 426 00:24:43,515 --> 00:24:46,351 -Cover. -[crowd] One, two… 427 00:24:46,418 --> 00:24:51,223 [Cole] Oh, a kickout! A damn kickout! A damn kickout! 428 00:24:52,791 --> 00:24:56,828 [Graves] That was it. That was the best shot Sami and Kevin 429 00:24:56,895 --> 00:25:00,565 will ever, ever, ever have. 430 00:25:00,632 --> 00:25:04,169 And we may be in Hollywood, but this ain't the movies. 431 00:25:04,236 --> 00:25:06,638 There isn't always a happy ending. 432 00:25:08,807 --> 00:25:10,742 [crowd] One, two… 433 00:25:10,809 --> 00:25:12,410 [exclaiming] 434 00:25:16,748 --> 00:25:21,419 [Graves] And you can almost feel the collective heart of SoFi Stadium 435 00:25:21,486 --> 00:25:23,722 shatter in that moment. 436 00:25:23,788 --> 00:25:25,757 [crowd cheering loudly] 437 00:25:25,824 --> 00:25:27,926 [Cole] And it's come to this. 438 00:25:27,993 --> 00:25:31,229 -It has come to this. -[crowd cheers] 439 00:25:31,296 --> 00:25:35,901 There are 80,000 people in this stadium on their feet. 440 00:25:37,435 --> 00:25:40,038 For the Undisputed Tag Team Titles. 441 00:25:41,172 --> 00:25:42,073 [kicks] 442 00:25:43,742 --> 00:25:45,043 Superkick! 443 00:25:46,177 --> 00:25:47,646 Another one. 444 00:25:51,650 --> 00:25:53,151 Tag. Tag was made. 445 00:25:53,218 --> 00:25:55,120 [Graves] I don't know if Kevin's aware. 446 00:25:55,186 --> 00:25:56,554 [Cole] He is now. 447 00:25:58,990 --> 00:26:01,059 Down goes KO. 448 00:26:02,093 --> 00:26:03,628 Sami Zayn. 449 00:26:09,301 --> 00:26:11,369 Putting Kevin in position. 450 00:26:16,074 --> 00:26:21,012 The Usos gonna end this with a massive exclamation point. 451 00:26:21,079 --> 00:26:23,181 [Graves] Get ready to throw 'em up. 452 00:26:24,382 --> 00:26:27,085 [Cole] Stereo Uso Splash. 453 00:26:30,455 --> 00:26:33,591 Kevin Owens kicked out! 454 00:26:33,658 --> 00:26:36,161 [crowd cheers] 455 00:26:36,227 --> 00:26:37,596 What is going on? 456 00:26:37,662 --> 00:26:40,198 [Graves] This is unbelievable. 457 00:26:45,704 --> 00:26:47,639 [Cole] I don't even know what to say anymore. 458 00:26:48,773 --> 00:26:54,079 [Graves] Look again at the Uso Splash, doubled up, on point, on target. 459 00:26:54,145 --> 00:26:58,149 And Kevin Owens kicks out. 460 00:26:58,216 --> 00:26:59,384 [Cole] How? 461 00:27:01,486 --> 00:27:04,789 And Jimmy says it's time for a big one. 462 00:27:05,490 --> 00:27:07,993 [Graves] I shudder to think at what he means. 463 00:27:09,794 --> 00:27:11,029 [Cole] Sami! Sami! 464 00:27:11,930 --> 00:27:13,531 [Graves] Ripping Jimmy to the outside. 465 00:27:13,598 --> 00:27:15,834 [Cole] Jimmy sent over the Spanish announce table. 466 00:27:15,900 --> 00:27:17,869 -Kevin Owens now. -[Graves] Oh no! 467 00:27:17,936 --> 00:27:21,473 [Cole] Oh my goodness! Owens connected! Owens connected! 468 00:27:22,507 --> 00:27:24,442 He's got a chance! 469 00:27:24,509 --> 00:27:27,779 -They've got a chance! -[Graves] Does Owens have anything left? 470 00:27:27,846 --> 00:27:29,748 Can Kevin make the cover? 471 00:27:29,814 --> 00:27:31,683 Or the tag? 472 00:27:32,984 --> 00:27:35,453 -[Cole] Come on, KO! -[crowd cheers] 473 00:27:37,589 --> 00:27:40,325 Tag! Sami's legal! 474 00:27:43,662 --> 00:27:46,531 Long time coming. 475 00:27:50,902 --> 00:27:53,371 That had to feel, oh, so good. 476 00:27:53,438 --> 00:27:54,939 Helluva Kick! 477 00:28:00,645 --> 00:28:04,449 [speaking indistinctly] 478 00:28:10,321 --> 00:28:12,624 -And another. -[crowd cheering loudly] 479 00:28:15,994 --> 00:28:17,262 [Graves] Here comes Jimmy. 480 00:28:17,328 --> 00:28:18,963 [Cole] Stunner! 481 00:28:32,143 --> 00:28:34,512 [Cole] Three's the one! 482 00:28:34,579 --> 00:28:37,649 -Cover. The Bloodline be damned! -[crowd] One, two, three! 483 00:28:37,716 --> 00:28:39,851 -[bell rings] -[crowd cheers] 484 00:28:39,918 --> 00:28:41,953 ["Worlds Apart" playing] 485 00:28:42,020 --> 00:28:43,788 [Rome] Here are your winners, 486 00:28:43,855 --> 00:28:47,625 and the new 487 00:28:47,692 --> 00:28:53,665 Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions, 488 00:28:53,732 --> 00:29:00,538 Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn! 489 00:29:00,605 --> 00:29:05,276 [Cole] An incredible outpouring of emotion. 490 00:29:07,679 --> 00:29:13,685 Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens win their Tag Team Titles 491 00:29:13,752 --> 00:29:17,889 for the first time in their WWE careers. 492 00:29:19,124 --> 00:29:23,828 [crowd cheering loudly] 493 00:29:28,867 --> 00:29:33,004 As we crown the brand-new Undisputed… 494 00:29:33,071 --> 00:29:35,273 [fireworks] 495 00:29:37,575 --> 00:29:39,811 …Tag Team Champions. 496 00:29:42,480 --> 00:29:45,350 [Jackie] What an emotional scene at SoFi Stadium. 497 00:29:45,416 --> 00:29:50,388 Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn defeating one of the greatest tag teams of all time 498 00:29:50,455 --> 00:29:52,423 in the main event of WrestleMania. 499 00:29:52,490 --> 00:29:56,528 And let's take you now to Cathy Kelley, who's standing by with Kevin Owens. 500 00:29:59,397 --> 00:30:01,199 Kevin, what a wonderful moment. 501 00:30:01,266 --> 00:30:05,370 You and Sami Zayn winning championship gold at WrestleMania. 502 00:30:05,436 --> 00:30:08,840 Yeah, I mean, uh, it's very hard to put into words how great that was 503 00:30:08,907 --> 00:30:10,542 and what that meant to us. 504 00:30:10,608 --> 00:30:14,412 I'm still pretty heartbroken about how it all ended, to be honest. 505 00:30:14,479 --> 00:30:16,981 But, uh, that's another story for another time. 506 00:30:17,048 --> 00:30:20,051 And I'm looking… I'm looking ahead to next week. 507 00:30:20,618 --> 00:30:23,121 I'm in the finals of the tournament. I'm so close. 508 00:30:23,188 --> 00:30:26,891 Santos Escobar stands in my way. But I will beat him. I really will… 509 00:30:26,958 --> 00:30:29,494 Because, you know, it's not even just about getting more gold. 510 00:30:29,561 --> 00:30:33,431 It's about taking it away from Logan Paul. 511 00:30:33,498 --> 00:30:36,100 Because I've said it before, I'll say it again. 512 00:30:36,167 --> 00:30:41,573 Him in my ring, in WWE, and as US Champion is an absolute nightmare. 513 00:30:41,639 --> 00:30:44,943 And I will do everything I can, broken hand or not, 514 00:30:45,009 --> 00:30:46,177 to make that go away. 515 00:30:46,244 --> 00:30:49,180 Next week, I beat Santos. I go on to beat Logan, 516 00:30:49,247 --> 00:30:52,217 and then restore prestige to the United States Championship. 517 00:30:52,283 --> 00:30:55,386 Sounds like you've got your New Year's resolution set for… 518 00:30:55,453 --> 00:30:58,556 New Year's resolution is ready for New Year's Revolution. 519 00:30:58,623 --> 00:31:00,558 Awesome. Perfect. [yelling] 520 00:31:01,626 --> 00:31:04,529 That was my bad. I'm the one who offered the wrong hand. 521 00:31:04,596 --> 00:31:07,599 No! I should… I saw it in slow motion as it happened. 522 00:31:07,665 --> 00:31:08,900 It's okay. 523 00:31:09,601 --> 00:31:11,536 -I gotta go. -Okay. 524 00:31:11,603 --> 00:31:13,705 -Thank you. -Thanks, Kev. 525 00:31:16,774 --> 00:31:21,613 [Jackie] Still to come. Social media mogul, professional boxer, 526 00:31:21,679 --> 00:31:24,215 United States Champion? 527 00:31:24,282 --> 00:31:29,087 Logan Paul looks to add to an already Impaulsive 2023. 528 00:31:29,153 --> 00:31:33,591 But standing in his way, WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio. 529 00:31:33,658 --> 00:31:35,126 [Graves] But up next… 530 00:31:35,193 --> 00:31:36,527 ♪ If you smell… ♪ 531 00:31:36,594 --> 00:31:41,099 …The Great One shocks the WWE Universe with an electrifying return. 532 00:31:41,165 --> 00:31:46,170 In about three seconds, The Rock is gonna whoop your candy ass all over Denver. 533 00:31:46,237 --> 00:31:48,640 [crowd cheering] 534 00:31:51,876 --> 00:31:55,480 [Graves] Play WWE Mayhem, the number one action arcade game 535 00:31:55,546 --> 00:31:59,350 with a massive roster of 250-plus Superstars. 536 00:31:59,417 --> 00:32:02,320 Enjoy the ultimate WWE action. 537 00:32:02,387 --> 00:32:03,655 ♪ 'Cause there ain't nobody ♪ 538 00:32:03,721 --> 00:32:04,822 ♪ Look in my eyes… ♪ 539 00:32:04,889 --> 00:32:08,927 Well, it looks like hell froze over at Survivor Series when CM Punk 540 00:32:08,993 --> 00:32:11,796 made his return after nearly a decade. 541 00:32:11,863 --> 00:32:15,667 The clip has become WWE's most social moment in history, 542 00:32:15,733 --> 00:32:21,339 amassing over 105 million views across all social media platforms, 543 00:32:21,406 --> 00:32:24,008 shattering records here in WWE. 544 00:32:24,075 --> 00:32:28,746 [Jackie] And two guys also looking to shatter records in 2024 545 00:32:28,813 --> 00:32:32,317 is the team known as A-Town Down Under. 546 00:32:35,887 --> 00:32:37,755 This is an embarrassment, Grayson. 547 00:32:37,822 --> 00:32:41,025 Nick Aldis asking us to give our New Year's resolutions? 548 00:32:41,092 --> 00:32:43,828 Could've at least asked us to do it on the award-winning talk show, 549 00:32:43,895 --> 00:32:46,798 The Grayson Waller Effect. This is all just so… meh! 550 00:32:46,864 --> 00:32:49,100 Actually, you know what? I've got an idea. 551 00:32:49,167 --> 00:32:52,904 Hit my open! Roll the ticker! Grayson Waller Effect. Here we go. 552 00:32:52,971 --> 00:32:54,205 ♪ Hard work, let's go ♪ 553 00:32:54,272 --> 00:32:56,474 ♪ Now do it 'cause I say so, say so ♪ 554 00:32:56,541 --> 00:32:59,110 ♪ When I pop out they lay low, they know ♪ 555 00:32:59,177 --> 00:33:01,512 ♪ Blood run hot, but that heart cold Stay froze ♪ 556 00:33:01,579 --> 00:33:03,614 ♪ You know how that thang go I can't stop ♪ 557 00:33:04,148 --> 00:33:05,717 Hey, now that's more like it. 558 00:33:05,783 --> 00:33:08,920 Look at all the nice things that people have to say about us. Good blokes. 559 00:33:08,986 --> 00:33:13,024 Hey, Nick Aldis, this is how you show respect to your top Superstars. 560 00:33:13,091 --> 00:33:16,160 So let's go through our New Year's resolutions for 2024. 561 00:33:16,227 --> 00:33:18,162 Win singles gold. 562 00:33:18,229 --> 00:33:19,764 -Win tag team gold. -Ooh. 563 00:33:19,831 --> 00:33:21,866 How about win the Royal Rumble? 564 00:33:21,933 --> 00:33:24,168 Headline WrestleMania. 565 00:33:24,235 --> 00:33:28,539 Win the Money in the Bank match… again. [laughs] 566 00:33:28,606 --> 00:33:31,209 Or, you know, for the first time. Could be me. 567 00:33:31,275 --> 00:33:32,577 Could be you. 568 00:33:32,643 --> 00:33:34,112 Uh, personal one for me. 569 00:33:34,178 --> 00:33:37,749 Headline Elimination Chamber in Perth, Australia. 570 00:33:37,815 --> 00:33:39,484 That would be so… 571 00:33:39,550 --> 00:33:41,819 Hey, wait in a minute, I saw that. 572 00:33:41,886 --> 00:33:43,154 Wait, what? 573 00:33:44,389 --> 00:33:45,923 On the… on the ticker. 574 00:33:45,990 --> 00:33:49,360 Oh, really funny, Kevin Owens. "Kevin Owens." 575 00:33:49,427 --> 00:33:52,430 We do not have very punchable faces. That's a lie. 576 00:33:52,497 --> 00:33:55,566 "The only thing better than punching one face 577 00:33:55,633 --> 00:33:57,635 is punching two at the same time." 578 00:33:57,702 --> 00:33:59,404 Why is he… 579 00:33:59,470 --> 00:34:03,741 "Grayson and Austin's resolution for 2024 should be to just shut up." 580 00:34:03,808 --> 00:34:06,511 You know what? We don't have to take this. We're better than this. 581 00:34:06,577 --> 00:34:08,513 A-Town Down Under. I'm out of here. I'm going. 582 00:34:08,579 --> 00:34:10,214 I ain't taking this. Where you going? 583 00:34:10,281 --> 00:34:12,083 I can't take it! 584 00:34:12,150 --> 00:34:13,951 I can't take it! 585 00:34:14,018 --> 00:34:15,620 I'm sick of this guy. 586 00:34:17,221 --> 00:34:21,092 Why is it so amusing watching Kevin Owens get under those two skins? 587 00:34:21,159 --> 00:34:23,861 Why am I not surprised that you find that to be so much fun? 588 00:34:23,928 --> 00:34:25,196 It's funny. Come on. 589 00:34:25,263 --> 00:34:28,933 I also wanna know why Kevin Owens insists on continuing to harass 590 00:34:29,000 --> 00:34:31,602 two of the biggest rising stars on SmackDown. 591 00:34:31,669 --> 00:34:34,772 Well, to be fair, Corey, Theory and Waller did break 592 00:34:34,839 --> 00:34:37,842 Owen's hand a few weeks ago, and even you have to admit, 593 00:34:37,909 --> 00:34:40,545 they do tend to rub people kind of the wrong way. 594 00:34:40,611 --> 00:34:42,947 Just like back in September when Austin Theory 595 00:34:43,014 --> 00:34:46,551 decided to confront Pat McAfee on SmackDown for no reason. 596 00:34:46,617 --> 00:34:48,519 ♪ I'm doing it my way, all day ♪ 597 00:34:48,586 --> 00:34:50,488 Don't get me started on Pat McAfee. 598 00:34:50,555 --> 00:34:53,558 If you ask me, Pat McAfee should have never been on SmackDown to begin with. 599 00:34:53,624 --> 00:34:56,160 All right, well, listen, your issues with McAfee aside, 600 00:34:56,227 --> 00:34:59,497 his surprise visit obviously didn't sit well with Austin Theory… 601 00:34:59,564 --> 00:35:02,633 who claimed that SmackDown was his show. 602 00:35:02,700 --> 00:35:07,472 But we all know, SmackDown is the people's show. Am I right? 603 00:35:10,541 --> 00:35:13,211 [narrator] Match Flo is sponsored by Progressive. 604 00:35:13,277 --> 00:35:16,681 A triple threat of protection with home, auto, and more. 605 00:35:16,747 --> 00:35:21,586 ♪ If you smell what The Rock is cookin' ♪ 606 00:35:21,652 --> 00:35:25,356 ["Electrifying" playing] 607 00:35:25,423 --> 00:35:28,659 [crowd cheering] 608 00:35:46,511 --> 00:35:48,679 [Theory] It's been a long time, Rock. 609 00:35:48,746 --> 00:35:51,983 -Let me go ahead and tell you… -Shut your bitch ass up. 610 00:35:52,950 --> 00:35:57,788 You clearly don't know how all this works. 611 00:35:57,855 --> 00:35:59,457 [dramatic music playing] 612 00:36:00,024 --> 00:36:04,562 Finally, The Rock has come back 613 00:36:04,629 --> 00:36:07,198 to Denver. 614 00:36:07,265 --> 00:36:09,367 [crowd cheers] 615 00:36:09,433 --> 00:36:11,035 Maybe I should try. 616 00:36:11,102 --> 00:36:12,637 Finally, 617 00:36:12,703 --> 00:36:14,639 the ignorant people 618 00:36:14,705 --> 00:36:18,209 get to see the The Rock and Austin 619 00:36:18,276 --> 00:36:21,512 back in the ring again one last time. 620 00:36:22,680 --> 00:36:27,051 -Well, The Rock says… -It doesn't matter what The Rock says! 621 00:36:27,118 --> 00:36:29,020 [crowd boos] 622 00:36:29,086 --> 00:36:34,325 You see, it actually does matter what The Rock says. 623 00:36:34,392 --> 00:36:35,893 In about three seconds, 624 00:36:35,960 --> 00:36:39,697 The Rock is gonna whoop your candy ass all over Denver. 625 00:36:39,764 --> 00:36:41,299 [crowd cheers] 626 00:36:41,365 --> 00:36:44,135 [Cole] Oh, and Rock with a spinebuster! 627 00:36:47,038 --> 00:36:49,874 And here it comes. Here it comes. 628 00:36:49,941 --> 00:36:54,679 The most electrifying move in all of entertainment, 629 00:36:54,745 --> 00:36:56,814 -People's Elbow! -[crowd cheers] 630 00:36:57,915 --> 00:37:00,318 And now, McAfee with the opportunity. 631 00:37:01,085 --> 00:37:03,154 [Graves] Are you kidding me? 632 00:37:03,221 --> 00:37:06,624 [Cole] What a star-studded night. 633 00:37:10,828 --> 00:37:12,029 -Welcome home. -Amen. 634 00:37:13,531 --> 00:37:16,567 [crowd chanting] Rocky! Rocky! Rocky! 635 00:37:22,773 --> 00:37:25,543 [Graves] Still to come. Will The American Nightmare 636 00:37:25,610 --> 00:37:27,878 achieve his dream at the Grandest Stage of Them All? 637 00:37:27,945 --> 00:37:32,650 To do so, Cody Rhodes would have to overcome the man who lives in G.O.D. Mode. 638 00:37:32,717 --> 00:37:36,621 [Jackie] But up next, sound the alarm. It's time for war. 639 00:37:36,687 --> 00:37:38,556 WarGames, that is. 640 00:37:38,623 --> 00:37:42,326 With the SmackDown women's division under siege at the hands of Damage CTRL, 641 00:37:42,393 --> 00:37:47,198 it's time for The EST, The Queen, The Ballsy Badass, 642 00:37:47,265 --> 00:37:49,133 and The Man to even the odds. 643 00:37:49,200 --> 00:37:51,335 But could they coexist? 644 00:37:55,606 --> 00:37:59,110 [narrator] WWE is proud to support our local communities 645 00:37:59,176 --> 00:38:00,845 this season of giving. 646 00:38:00,911 --> 00:38:02,513 This holiday season, 647 00:38:02,580 --> 00:38:05,082 WWE Superstars and employees 648 00:38:05,149 --> 00:38:06,884 have provided more than 5,000 gifts 649 00:38:06,951 --> 00:38:10,488 and donated more than 10,000 volunteer hours, 650 00:38:10,554 --> 00:38:14,825 providing magical holiday experiences for Boys & Girls Clubs of America, 651 00:38:15,626 --> 00:38:19,363 Seacrest Studios Foundation, and Make-A-Wish. 652 00:38:19,430 --> 00:38:22,700 Happy holidays from our family to yours. 653 00:38:25,202 --> 00:38:28,673 Welcome back to SmackDown: The Absolute Best of 2023. 654 00:38:28,739 --> 00:38:31,709 -I am still Corey Graves. -And I'm Jackie Redmond. 655 00:38:31,776 --> 00:38:35,112 With us now is the roughest, the toughest, the fastest, 656 00:38:35,179 --> 00:38:39,717 and the longest reigning Raw Women's Champion in history. 657 00:38:39,784 --> 00:38:41,085 Am I missing anything else? 658 00:38:41,152 --> 00:38:44,789 Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome The EST of WWE, 659 00:38:44,855 --> 00:38:46,524 Bianca Belair. 660 00:38:46,590 --> 00:38:49,260 [Graves] Bianca, it's great to see you. Happy New Year. 661 00:38:49,327 --> 00:38:52,596 Uh, I'm gonna ask you to look back at 2023 662 00:38:52,663 --> 00:38:55,833 and ask you if there is one particular thing 663 00:38:55,900 --> 00:38:57,468 that you're most proud of. 664 00:38:58,869 --> 00:39:02,406 Ooh! Well, 2023 was an amazing year for me. 665 00:39:02,473 --> 00:39:05,209 Um, but I would hands-down have to say 666 00:39:05,276 --> 00:39:07,812 becoming the longest reigning Raw Women's Champion. 667 00:39:07,878 --> 00:39:11,482 Hands down, the most exciting thing for me this year. 668 00:39:11,549 --> 00:39:14,318 [Jackie] Understandably so. I mean, you make history. 669 00:39:14,385 --> 00:39:15,519 That's a big deal. 670 00:39:15,586 --> 00:39:17,521 So I guess moving forward, 671 00:39:17,588 --> 00:39:19,724 what is next in the mind of Bianca Belair? 672 00:39:19,790 --> 00:39:22,293 Are you a goal-setter during the new year? 673 00:39:22,359 --> 00:39:25,129 Like, what do you have your eyes on going into 2024? 674 00:39:25,196 --> 00:39:28,599 You know, I'm honestly not a person that makes New Year's resolutions 675 00:39:28,666 --> 00:39:31,402 because I always say I stay ready so I don't have to get ready. 676 00:39:31,469 --> 00:39:33,404 But while I did a huge accomplishment 677 00:39:33,471 --> 00:39:36,507 by becoming the longest reigning Raw Women's Champion, 678 00:39:36,574 --> 00:39:39,877 I also had one of, uh, the hardest times in 2023. 679 00:39:39,944 --> 00:39:42,179 I got cashed in on by Iyo Sky. 680 00:39:42,246 --> 00:39:46,584 So my new goal this year is to go back after Iyo Sky, 681 00:39:46,650 --> 00:39:50,154 um, and take that WWE Women's Championship. 682 00:39:50,221 --> 00:39:52,790 I want to become the champion again in 2024, 683 00:39:52,857 --> 00:39:54,525 and make this another great year. 684 00:39:54,592 --> 00:39:56,293 Well, if you're talking about Iyo Sky, 685 00:39:56,360 --> 00:39:58,929 you've got to mention Damage CTRL as a whole 686 00:39:58,996 --> 00:40:02,299 who definitely gave you a run for your money over the past year. 687 00:40:02,366 --> 00:40:05,136 Is it safe to say that Damage CTRL is 688 00:40:05,202 --> 00:40:07,638 sort of near the rearview mirror for The EST? 689 00:40:07,705 --> 00:40:09,440 Definitely not! 690 00:40:09,507 --> 00:40:11,709 I've been going through with Damage CTRL for, 691 00:40:11,776 --> 00:40:14,545 I would say, the past, what, two years? 692 00:40:14,612 --> 00:40:18,082 They played a huge part in having Iyo Sky cash in on me. 693 00:40:18,149 --> 00:40:20,084 We just went through it with them at WarGames. 694 00:40:20,151 --> 00:40:22,153 I'm still going through it with them right now. 695 00:40:22,219 --> 00:40:25,489 They're very dangerous right now, and I always have to keep my two eyes 696 00:40:25,556 --> 00:40:27,658 in the front of my head and in the back of my head 697 00:40:27,725 --> 00:40:29,426 on Damage CTRL. 698 00:40:29,493 --> 00:40:31,929 Not done with Damage CTRL just yet for Bianca Belair, 699 00:40:31,996 --> 00:40:34,698 and understandably so. I mean, we talked about 700 00:40:34,765 --> 00:40:38,135 you making history as the longest reigning Raw Women's Champion. 701 00:40:38,202 --> 00:40:40,471 That's a big accomplishment of 2023. 702 00:40:40,538 --> 00:40:43,007 But do you have any special moments from the year 703 00:40:43,073 --> 00:40:46,310 that really stand out for you, that-that you'll remember forever? 704 00:40:46,377 --> 00:40:47,878 Uh, definitely WrestleMania. 705 00:40:47,945 --> 00:40:52,316 You know, going out and being able to three-peat at WrestleMania, 706 00:40:52,383 --> 00:40:53,551 but also my entrance. 707 00:40:53,617 --> 00:40:56,220 I mean, I think that that's gonna stick with me for the rest of my life, 708 00:40:56,287 --> 00:40:58,789 being able to bring the Divas of Compton out with me, 709 00:40:58,856 --> 00:41:02,460 uh, have them, you know, break it down and show up and show out 710 00:41:02,526 --> 00:41:04,395 in front of 70,000-plus people. 711 00:41:04,462 --> 00:41:07,364 I think that moment's gonna stick with me for the rest of my life. 712 00:41:07,431 --> 00:41:09,200 I think that was a special moment for me. 713 00:41:09,266 --> 00:41:11,535 And not just for me, but for them and for all of the fans. 714 00:41:11,602 --> 00:41:16,540 But that was probably one of the most special moments for me in 2023. 715 00:41:16,607 --> 00:41:18,676 You've still got your eyes on the prize, 716 00:41:18,742 --> 00:41:23,280 but I think busy-EST might be an apropos descriptor for 2024. 717 00:41:23,347 --> 00:41:24,849 Talk to us about the new show, 718 00:41:24,915 --> 00:41:29,186 the premiere of Love & WWE: Bianca & Montez. 719 00:41:29,253 --> 00:41:33,724 Yeah, so my husband and I, Montez Ford, we have a reality series coming out. 720 00:41:33,791 --> 00:41:36,193 It's coming out on Hulu on February 2nd. 721 00:41:36,260 --> 00:41:39,663 Uh, we're super excited for it. I am very nervous for it, 722 00:41:39,730 --> 00:41:42,633 but I'm excited for the fans and the WWE Universe to see it 723 00:41:42,700 --> 00:41:44,101 and everyone else to see it. 724 00:41:44,168 --> 00:41:46,837 Uh, we filmed it on the Road to WrestleMania last year, 725 00:41:46,904 --> 00:41:50,741 so everyone knows that that's the most busiest, most hectic time of the year. 726 00:41:50,808 --> 00:41:53,377 So we really want to show everybody who we are, you know, 727 00:41:53,444 --> 00:41:57,181 outside of the ring, show everybody how we navigated the Road to WrestleMania 728 00:41:57,248 --> 00:41:59,917 as husband and wife and WWE Superstars. 729 00:41:59,984 --> 00:42:01,952 We're super excited to share it with everyone. 730 00:42:02,019 --> 00:42:06,524 So, guys, tune in. Uh, I hope you guys are excited for it as well. 731 00:42:06,590 --> 00:42:08,292 Looking forward to 2024, 732 00:42:08,359 --> 00:42:12,096 what would you say your overall goals entail? 733 00:42:12,162 --> 00:42:15,432 I would say my overall goals in 2024, hands down, 734 00:42:15,499 --> 00:42:17,868 is becoming the new WWE Women's Champion. 735 00:42:17,935 --> 00:42:21,205 I wanna go back to WrestleMania. I wanna four-peat. 736 00:42:21,272 --> 00:42:24,975 I wanna continue to be undefeated at WrestleMania. 737 00:42:25,042 --> 00:42:27,378 So those are my goals for 2024. 738 00:42:28,312 --> 00:42:31,282 -No big deal. Minor goals. -I always go big. 739 00:42:31,348 --> 00:42:34,184 I've got to ask you, next week on SmackDown, 740 00:42:34,251 --> 00:42:38,155 Michin will have the opportunity to challenge Iyo Sky for her championship. 741 00:42:38,222 --> 00:42:39,890 How do you see this one playing out? 742 00:42:39,957 --> 00:42:44,929 [Bianca] I think, uh, Iyo Sky has, um, a big task on her hands. 743 00:42:44,995 --> 00:42:47,164 I see Michin bringing it to her. 744 00:42:47,231 --> 00:42:50,334 Of course I'm, you know, I'm cheering for Michin. 745 00:42:50,401 --> 00:42:53,804 But selfishly, you know, I do want, you know, Iyo Sky to retain. 746 00:42:53,871 --> 00:42:56,974 Because I wanna be the one to take it off of her because she took it off of me. 747 00:42:57,041 --> 00:42:59,043 But, with that being said… 748 00:42:59,109 --> 00:43:02,179 I think Michin's gonna bring it to her, 100%. 749 00:43:02,246 --> 00:43:05,950 We might… we might be seeing a new champion in 2024. 750 00:43:06,016 --> 00:43:09,153 Oh! My goodness. I love that from Bianca Belair. 751 00:43:09,219 --> 00:43:11,288 Thank you so much for hanging out with us, Bianca. 752 00:43:11,355 --> 00:43:12,823 We appreciate it. 753 00:43:12,890 --> 00:43:15,693 All of the best in 2024. I'm such a huge fan. 754 00:43:15,759 --> 00:43:20,297 You really are The EST of WWE. Happy New Year. 755 00:43:21,231 --> 00:43:23,300 Thank you. Happy New Year, guys. 756 00:43:23,367 --> 00:43:27,071 All right, well, Corey, Bianca has certainly had her issues with Damage CTRL. 757 00:43:27,137 --> 00:43:28,973 That's no secret, but she's not the only one. 758 00:43:29,039 --> 00:43:32,209 No. Damage CTRL has dominated SmackDown over the past several months. 759 00:43:32,276 --> 00:43:35,346 And with the returning Kairi Sane and Asuka joining the fold, 760 00:43:35,412 --> 00:43:36,714 the group's stronger than ever. 761 00:43:36,780 --> 00:43:40,117 Which led to Bianca having to recruit some big-time backup, 762 00:43:40,184 --> 00:43:44,822 most notably The Queen, Shotzi, and The Man. 763 00:43:44,888 --> 00:43:48,959 And there was only one match that could contain this hostility. Right? 764 00:43:49,026 --> 00:43:53,831 So let's take you back to Survivor Series: WarGames. 765 00:43:55,299 --> 00:43:56,266 [siren blaring] 766 00:43:56,333 --> 00:43:59,470 ♪ Generals gathered in their masses ♪ 767 00:43:59,536 --> 00:44:06,043 [Irvin] The following contest is the Women's WarGames Match. 768 00:44:06,110 --> 00:44:07,878 ♪ Oh Lord, yeah ♪ 769 00:44:07,945 --> 00:44:11,882 [Cole] A lot has been about whether or not Charlotte and Becky can get along tonight. 770 00:44:11,949 --> 00:44:13,183 ♪ Damage CTRL ♪ 771 00:44:13,751 --> 00:44:17,888 [Cole] Bayley is going to start WarGames for her team. 772 00:44:17,955 --> 00:44:20,090 ♪ I'm ready for whatever ♪ 773 00:44:20,157 --> 00:44:21,825 ♪ You won't find nobody better ♪ 774 00:44:21,892 --> 00:44:27,498 ♪ I will bring the storm to you whether You ready or not, coming in hot ♪ 775 00:44:27,564 --> 00:44:30,234 ♪ I am a legend in the making ♪ 776 00:44:30,300 --> 00:44:33,270 ♪ Everything I see, man, I'm taking ♪ 777 00:44:33,337 --> 00:44:36,006 ♪ You're looking Into the eyes of greatness ♪ 778 00:44:36,073 --> 00:44:38,742 ♪ Gotta push through The world is waiting ♪ 779 00:44:41,211 --> 00:44:43,313 [Cole] Oh my God! 780 00:44:44,648 --> 00:44:46,850 ♪ Yeah, legends always live forever ♪ 781 00:44:46,917 --> 00:44:49,286 ♪ You better get out of my way ♪ 782 00:44:49,353 --> 00:44:52,389 ♪ Can't nobody stop what's great ♪ 783 00:44:52,456 --> 00:44:54,458 [Irvin] And now… 784 00:44:54,525 --> 00:44:59,997 let the WarGames begin! 785 00:45:00,064 --> 00:45:02,466 [Cole] The first team to gain pinfall or submission 786 00:45:02,533 --> 00:45:03,734 will win WarGames. 787 00:45:03,801 --> 00:45:04,835 [referee] One, two… 788 00:45:05,636 --> 00:45:09,039 [Cole] Charlotte's 15 feet above the ring! 789 00:45:09,106 --> 00:45:11,542 [dramatic music playing] 790 00:45:12,876 --> 00:45:14,044 For the win. 791 00:45:14,111 --> 00:45:15,712 And a kickout. 792 00:45:16,947 --> 00:45:19,983 Longtime rivals Becky and Charlotte 793 00:45:20,050 --> 00:45:22,553 working together for the good of the team. 794 00:45:22,619 --> 00:45:24,254 [tense music playing] 795 00:45:25,589 --> 00:45:27,458 [crowd cheers] 796 00:45:27,524 --> 00:45:29,059 What a moment! 797 00:45:30,127 --> 00:45:31,962 Figure-Eight in now by Charlotte. 798 00:45:32,029 --> 00:45:34,364 Elbow by Bayley. 799 00:45:34,431 --> 00:45:37,668 -Becky with the Disarmer. -[Graves] Save after save. 800 00:45:37,734 --> 00:45:41,672 Bayley right now is the MVP for Damage CTRL. 801 00:45:41,739 --> 00:45:45,075 [Cole] And Bayley took a bullet for her team. 802 00:45:45,142 --> 00:45:47,478 [triumphant music playing] 803 00:45:47,544 --> 00:45:51,381 Manhandle Slam through the table! 804 00:45:51,448 --> 00:45:54,852 -[crowd] One, two, three! -[bell rings] 805 00:45:54,918 --> 00:45:59,590 [Cole] Team Bianca with the win inside WarGames. 806 00:46:04,695 --> 00:46:06,163 You know what, guys? 807 00:46:06,230 --> 00:46:08,332 Let's-Let's not dwell on the past, okay? 808 00:46:08,398 --> 00:46:11,468 Let's talk about all the good things that happened in 2023, huh? 809 00:46:11,535 --> 00:46:14,905 Let's talk about Iyo Sky becoming the WWE Women's Champion. 810 00:46:14,972 --> 00:46:16,273 Why don't we show that? 811 00:46:16,340 --> 00:46:20,277 Let's talk about Kairi Sane returning to the WWE, 812 00:46:20,344 --> 00:46:22,279 standing side-by-side with us, 813 00:46:22,346 --> 00:46:27,951 or our favorite, Asuka deciding on her own to join Damage CTRL. 814 00:46:28,018 --> 00:46:32,589 I mean, come on. That put us above everyone else. 815 00:46:32,656 --> 00:46:34,358 Oh, didn't it? And not only that. 816 00:46:34,424 --> 00:46:38,195 Next week, at New Year's Revolution, our champion, Iyo, 817 00:46:38,262 --> 00:46:40,864 grants Michin her biggest opportunity yet. 818 00:46:40,931 --> 00:46:41,865 [Iyo cackles] 819 00:46:41,932 --> 00:46:47,337 Michin just got lucky when she pinned me. I will walk out with my title. 820 00:46:47,404 --> 00:46:49,006 [laughter] 821 00:46:49,072 --> 00:46:51,642 [speaking in Japanese] 822 00:46:53,544 --> 00:46:55,412 -[laughing, cheering] -Yes. Yes. 823 00:46:55,479 --> 00:46:58,048 In translation, that means: 824 00:46:58,115 --> 00:47:02,719 2024 is gonna be Damage CTRL's biggest year yet. 825 00:47:02,786 --> 00:47:04,788 -[laughter] -Believe it. Believe it. 826 00:47:06,290 --> 00:47:10,160 [Jackie] Coming up, the greatest luchador of all time, Rey Mysterio, 827 00:47:10,227 --> 00:47:14,698 defends the United States Championship at Crown Jewel against Logan Paul. 828 00:47:14,765 --> 00:47:19,102 Of course, leave it to The Maverick to arrive in style. 829 00:47:22,339 --> 00:47:25,809 [Graves] And up next, we reflect on the life and the legacy of a man 830 00:47:25,876 --> 00:47:28,779 who left an indelible mark on the WWE Universe. 831 00:47:28,846 --> 00:47:31,648 The one and only Bray Wyatt. 832 00:47:31,715 --> 00:47:34,218 ["Live in Fear" playing] 833 00:47:40,123 --> 00:47:44,862 Earlier this year, we lost a beloved member of our WWE family, 834 00:47:44,928 --> 00:47:47,998 one of the most captivating and unique personas in the history 835 00:47:48,065 --> 00:47:49,700 of sports entertainment, 836 00:47:49,766 --> 00:47:51,368 Windham Rotunda. 837 00:47:51,435 --> 00:47:54,271 Tonight, we honor the legacy and celebrate the life 838 00:47:54,338 --> 00:47:56,406 of a man who touched us all 839 00:47:56,473 --> 00:48:00,310 with his passion, his creativity, and his spirit. 840 00:48:01,011 --> 00:48:04,381 The man simply known as Bray Wyatt. 841 00:48:08,585 --> 00:48:11,588 -[voices harmonizing] -[soft, somber piano music playing] 842 00:48:19,263 --> 00:48:22,165 ♪ He's got the whole world ♪ 843 00:48:25,636 --> 00:48:29,006 ♪ In his hands ♪ 844 00:48:32,509 --> 00:48:37,147 ♪ He's got the whole world ♪ 845 00:48:39,283 --> 00:48:42,753 ♪ In his hands ♪ 846 00:48:48,191 --> 00:48:51,094 [Bray] I guess I've created some kind of buzz here, man. 847 00:48:52,229 --> 00:48:54,031 You ain't seen nothing yet. 848 00:48:54,097 --> 00:48:55,933 ["Everknown" by NEEDTOBREATHE plays] 849 00:48:55,999 --> 00:48:59,970 Behold a new face of fear. 850 00:49:01,371 --> 00:49:05,976 Walk by my side, and I will lead you to paradise. 851 00:49:07,678 --> 00:49:08,779 We're here. 852 00:49:09,279 --> 00:49:10,447 [blows out lantern] 853 00:49:10,514 --> 00:49:14,084 ♪ I see your body dancing Feel the magic on the floor ♪ 854 00:49:17,754 --> 00:49:21,391 ♪ They try to say we lost you But they never kept score ♪ 855 00:49:25,028 --> 00:49:28,498 ♪ You never had a last time You couldn't outshine ♪ 856 00:49:28,565 --> 00:49:31,668 ♪ You gave us everything And now your memory's mine ♪ 857 00:49:31,735 --> 00:49:34,871 This is the Firefly Fun House. 858 00:49:34,938 --> 00:49:36,773 ♪ You never give in ♪ 859 00:49:37,774 --> 00:49:38,775 [laughing] 860 00:49:38,842 --> 00:49:41,178 ♪ You are the everknown ♪ 861 00:49:41,244 --> 00:49:43,613 ♪ You shine on, you shimmer ♪ 862 00:49:43,680 --> 00:49:45,182 You wanna see my secret? 863 00:49:45,248 --> 00:49:48,318 ♪ We'll follow you on to wherever you go ♪ 864 00:49:52,255 --> 00:49:55,826 ♪ Your currency moves From every inch of your bones ♪ 865 00:49:55,892 --> 00:49:58,729 ♪ You never give in ♪ 866 00:49:58,795 --> 00:50:00,697 Yowie Wowie. 867 00:50:00,764 --> 00:50:02,966 ♪ You are the everknown ♪ 868 00:50:03,033 --> 00:50:06,503 ♪ In the golden hour sunset And the space between the shores ♪ 869 00:50:10,307 --> 00:50:13,744 ♪ You never met a darkness You couldn't outshine ♪ 870 00:50:13,810 --> 00:50:17,280 ♪ You left us everything But still you're leaving us more ♪ 871 00:50:17,848 --> 00:50:23,987 I can truly say that I have the whole damn world in my hand. 872 00:50:25,088 --> 00:50:27,858 ♪ You never give in ♪ 873 00:50:30,027 --> 00:50:32,062 ♪ You are the everknown ♪ 874 00:50:32,129 --> 00:50:37,267 [Bray] I would like to welcome you all to the era of Wyatt! 875 00:50:37,334 --> 00:50:38,835 ♪ You are the everknown ♪ 876 00:50:38,902 --> 00:50:42,806 This is my favorite new toy. 877 00:50:44,074 --> 00:50:45,842 This is such good [bleep]. 878 00:50:50,847 --> 00:50:53,850 ♪ You're more than just a photograph ♪ 879 00:50:54,484 --> 00:50:57,521 ♪ Fluorescent in my mind We're still together ♪ 880 00:50:58,155 --> 00:51:00,624 ♪ Your spirit is all over me ♪ 881 00:51:01,792 --> 00:51:04,795 ♪ Your smile is with me While I'm dreaming ♪ 882 00:51:05,395 --> 00:51:10,434 ♪ I miss you, but I know It means you're mine ♪ 883 00:51:12,102 --> 00:51:17,074 [Bray] I am the color red in a world full of black and white. 884 00:51:17,774 --> 00:51:20,677 I am the eater of worlds. 885 00:51:22,145 --> 00:51:27,384 I, Bray Wyatt, am forever. 886 00:51:27,451 --> 00:51:31,087 ♪ We'll follow you on to wherever you go ♪ 887 00:51:31,154 --> 00:51:33,857 ♪ You never give in ♪ 888 00:51:35,959 --> 00:51:38,795 ♪ You are the everknown ♪ 889 00:51:38,862 --> 00:51:44,734 And I can look all of you in the eyes, and I can say… thank you. 890 00:51:51,775 --> 00:51:54,377 [music fading] 891 00:51:57,214 --> 00:51:58,448 ♪ Who better than me ♪ 892 00:51:58,515 --> 00:52:01,985 [Jackie] Welcome back to SmackDown: The Absolute Best of 2023, 893 00:52:02,052 --> 00:52:04,321 which is sponsored by Progressive Insurance. 894 00:52:04,387 --> 00:52:07,624 For a job you'll love, visit Progressive. 895 00:52:07,691 --> 00:52:08,959 ♪ 'Cause they're ain't nobody ♪ 896 00:52:09,025 --> 00:52:10,527 ♪ LA Knight ♪ 897 00:52:10,594 --> 00:52:12,562 Yeah! 898 00:52:12,629 --> 00:52:15,365 [Graves] This past week, the WWE Live Event Holiday Tour 899 00:52:15,432 --> 00:52:17,134 took the country by storm, 900 00:52:17,200 --> 00:52:21,004 landing in multiple cities and jam-packed arenas across the US. 901 00:52:21,071 --> 00:52:23,173 [upbeat music playing] 902 00:52:23,240 --> 00:52:27,777 WWE Universe couldn't get enough of seeing their favorite WWE Superstars 903 00:52:27,844 --> 00:52:29,279 during this joyful time of year. 904 00:52:30,547 --> 00:52:35,152 New York City! 905 00:52:35,218 --> 00:52:38,188 [fan yelling] 906 00:52:40,790 --> 00:52:45,962 [Rollins] We are packed in the most famous arena in the world. 907 00:52:46,029 --> 00:52:48,265 [Graves] Madison Square Garden would shatter the gate record 908 00:52:48,331 --> 00:52:50,467 for a non-televised WWE event, 909 00:52:50,534 --> 00:52:54,604 with a sold-out crowd of nearly 16,000 fans in attendance, 910 00:52:55,272 --> 00:52:59,109 highlighted by CM Punk's incredible return to MSG 911 00:52:59,176 --> 00:53:00,844 for the first time in over a decade. 912 00:53:00,911 --> 00:53:02,312 [Punk] This is for all of you. 913 00:53:02,379 --> 00:53:03,680 [man] I love you, Punk. 914 00:53:03,747 --> 00:53:07,817 [Punk] You have carried me throughout my career to my greatest moments. 915 00:53:07,884 --> 00:53:09,452 And this is one of them. 916 00:53:09,519 --> 00:53:12,489 [Graves] An amazing way to close out 2023. 917 00:53:12,556 --> 00:53:17,761 And here's General Manager Nick Aldis with a preview of the first SmackDown of 2024. 918 00:53:17,827 --> 00:53:20,163 [crowd chanting] CM Punk! CM Punk! 919 00:53:20,230 --> 00:53:25,602 Well, I think it's safe to say that 2023 has been a banner year for the blue brand. 920 00:53:25,669 --> 00:53:30,006 And yours truly is so proud to be the General Manager of SmackDown. 921 00:53:30,073 --> 00:53:35,045 But 2024 is shaping up to be a whole different level 922 00:53:35,111 --> 00:53:39,482 because I'm kicking things off with a big, big bang at New Year's Revolution. 923 00:53:39,549 --> 00:53:44,588 Iyo Sky defends the Women's Championship against Michin. 924 00:53:44,654 --> 00:53:47,624 The finals of the United States Championship Tournament, 925 00:53:47,691 --> 00:53:50,160 with Kevin Owens and Santos Escobar. 926 00:53:50,227 --> 00:53:52,862 And then a Triple Threat Match, 927 00:53:52,929 --> 00:53:56,066 LA Knight, AJ Styles, Randy Orton, 928 00:53:56,132 --> 00:54:00,403 the winner gets Roman Reigns at the Royal Rumble. 929 00:54:00,470 --> 00:54:02,973 -Hello! Hello. -Mr. Aldis. 930 00:54:03,039 --> 00:54:05,408 Can I just say, terrific job so far? 931 00:54:05,475 --> 00:54:08,278 -You are very nailing it. Wow. -Very… A British icon. 932 00:54:08,345 --> 00:54:10,113 -But can I just say something? -Sure. 933 00:54:10,180 --> 00:54:12,749 A pretty suggestion, if I will? Instead of next week, 934 00:54:12,816 --> 00:54:16,453 Pretty Deadly taking on Butch and a "mystery partner" of his choice… 935 00:54:16,519 --> 00:54:18,722 -We hate mystery. -Let me give you an opportunity. 936 00:54:18,788 --> 00:54:23,960 Because we could do Pretty Deadly against the Undisputed Tag Team Champions. 937 00:54:24,027 --> 00:54:26,363 Come on. The Undisputed Tag Team Champions against the team 938 00:54:26,429 --> 00:54:29,065 with the right amount of hair and the right amount of flair. 939 00:54:29,132 --> 00:54:31,101 -That's what you want, right? -And let me guess, 940 00:54:31,167 --> 00:54:33,803 -also with the titles on the line? -Of course! 941 00:54:33,870 --> 00:54:35,839 -Exactly. -He gets it. He gets it. 942 00:54:35,905 --> 00:54:38,675 -We just need one thing. -You just plant a seed and, poof! 943 00:54:38,742 --> 00:54:40,043 -Love it. -Does he get… 944 00:54:40,110 --> 00:54:42,279 -I'm thinking maybe he gets us. -How about give us… 945 00:54:42,345 --> 00:54:44,948 -A "Yes, boy." -Just a little "Yes, boy." 946 00:54:45,015 --> 00:54:47,283 And we can get it booked in. Come on, just do it. 947 00:54:47,350 --> 00:54:50,854 All right. I'm feeling festive. So you know what? 948 00:54:50,920 --> 00:54:53,123 -No. -What do you mean, no? 949 00:54:53,189 --> 00:54:57,060 You two will face Butch and a partner of his choosing. 950 00:54:57,127 --> 00:55:00,463 -And that is final. -Well, isn't that funny? 951 00:55:00,530 --> 00:55:02,966 Because guess what? You just made a big mistake. 952 00:55:03,033 --> 00:55:04,334 -Big. -Huge. 953 00:55:04,401 --> 00:55:06,970 -Huge. -Yeah, exactly. 954 00:55:07,037 --> 00:55:08,571 [both shudder] 955 00:55:11,541 --> 00:55:12,475 [sighs] 956 00:55:13,877 --> 00:55:16,613 Did Pretty Deadly just get denied? 957 00:55:16,680 --> 00:55:18,014 Yes, boy! 958 00:55:18,081 --> 00:55:19,649 -Yes, boy? I can't. -Stop it. 959 00:55:19,716 --> 00:55:21,918 -You're embarrassing yourself. -Yeah, I really can't do it. 960 00:55:21,985 --> 00:55:23,820 Let's just leave that to the professionals, okay? 961 00:55:23,887 --> 00:55:26,823 That is no way to treat our future Tag Team Champions. 962 00:55:26,890 --> 00:55:29,826 But do you know who wouldn't stand for that sort of treatment? 963 00:55:29,893 --> 00:55:33,563 The social media sensation, Logan Paul. 964 00:55:35,031 --> 00:55:36,366 [Jackie] You're not kidding, Corey. 965 00:55:36,433 --> 00:55:38,902 The Maverick is no stranger to going viral, that's for sure. 966 00:55:38,968 --> 00:55:41,671 Either knocking out his opponents in the boxing ring, 967 00:55:41,738 --> 00:55:44,007 or by signing Super Bowl MVP 968 00:55:44,074 --> 00:55:46,242 Patrick Mahomes to an endorsement deal for Prime Energy. 969 00:55:46,309 --> 00:55:48,244 [Graves] It's good stuff. I'm waiting for my deal. 970 00:55:48,311 --> 00:55:50,080 -Jealous, huh? -I sure am. 971 00:55:50,146 --> 00:55:52,615 The Logan Paul brand skyrocketed throughout 2023, 972 00:55:52,682 --> 00:55:56,119 and the only thing left to do was capture WWE gold. 973 00:55:56,186 --> 00:56:00,390 But to do that, Paul would have to defeat the legendary luchador Rey Mysterio. 974 00:56:00,457 --> 00:56:02,959 And it all came to a head last month at Crown Jewel 975 00:56:03,026 --> 00:56:04,994 for the United States Championship. 976 00:56:09,733 --> 00:56:12,869 [Cole] Leapfrog. The athleticism of Logan. Ducks underneath. 977 00:56:12,936 --> 00:56:15,038 Mysterio able to hang on. 978 00:56:15,105 --> 00:56:16,740 [crowd cheers] 979 00:56:16,806 --> 00:56:19,342 [Wade] We know Logan Paul can be a hothead too, 980 00:56:19,409 --> 00:56:21,878 and that will cause him to make some errors. 981 00:56:21,945 --> 00:56:26,316 [Cole] And Mysterio sends Paul to the 619 position. 982 00:56:26,383 --> 00:56:28,952 [Wade] Finish this one early. What a big statement that'll be. 983 00:56:29,018 --> 00:56:31,287 [Cole] Logan Paul launching Rey out to the apron. 984 00:56:31,354 --> 00:56:33,990 Again, the tremendous balance of Rey, with a shot to the kidney. 985 00:56:34,057 --> 00:56:36,559 And now a right hand. Logan Paul… 986 00:56:36,626 --> 00:56:38,762 -[Wade] Shot to the kidney… -[Cole] Something started here. 987 00:56:38,828 --> 00:56:41,131 [Wade] Shot to the kidney, highly illegal in boxing, 988 00:56:41,197 --> 00:56:42,899 but perfectly fine in our ring. 989 00:56:42,966 --> 00:56:46,236 [Cole] Crossbody. Paul grabs him, though, and he's able to roll through, 990 00:56:46,302 --> 00:56:48,071 showing the power now. 991 00:56:49,105 --> 00:56:52,142 Got Rey Mysterio on his arms and dropping him into the corner. 992 00:56:55,278 --> 00:56:57,046 Now rolling through on Mysterio. 993 00:56:57,113 --> 00:56:59,015 [Wade] He's with Fit Finlay. He has been studying. 994 00:56:59,949 --> 00:57:02,218 [Cole] There's a nice springboard moonsault. 995 00:57:02,285 --> 00:57:05,889 Hook of the leg. Mysterio gets the shoulder up. 996 00:57:05,955 --> 00:57:09,058 [Wade] Yeah, well, we've all seen what Logan Paul has done 997 00:57:09,125 --> 00:57:10,894 against the likes of Ricochet. 998 00:57:10,960 --> 00:57:13,196 And clearly, aside from being a big slugger, 999 00:57:13,263 --> 00:57:17,367 he can go toe-to-toe with some of the best fliers in the world. 1000 00:57:18,001 --> 00:57:23,306 Can you imagine Logan Paul creating headlines around the world 1001 00:57:23,373 --> 00:57:27,110 with that glimmering United States Championship around his waist? 1002 00:57:27,177 --> 00:57:29,012 [Cole] He'd be talking about it on his podcast. 1003 00:57:29,078 --> 00:57:30,380 He'd be going everywhere with it. 1004 00:57:30,446 --> 00:57:32,715 Now hammering away on the back of Rey Mysterio's neck. 1005 00:57:32,782 --> 00:57:35,185 Logan Paul has Mysterio in trouble in the corner. 1006 00:57:35,251 --> 00:57:38,188 [Wade] The press are like vultures around Logan Paul. Oh no! 1007 00:57:38,254 --> 00:57:42,058 [Cole] Shoulder-first to the post, and now Mysterio's got an opportunity. 1008 00:57:42,125 --> 00:57:44,761 [Wade] Well, you don't get abuse like that in a boxing ring, 1009 00:57:44,828 --> 00:57:47,263 and I don't know how you can throw that big haymaker 1010 00:57:47,330 --> 00:57:49,599 if you've just separated a shoulder. 1011 00:57:49,666 --> 00:57:52,035 [Cole] And now Mysterio gonna fly, suicide dive. 1012 00:57:52,101 --> 00:57:53,503 Down goes Logan Paul. 1013 00:57:53,570 --> 00:57:55,939 And Paul's in trouble for the first time in this match. 1014 00:57:56,005 --> 00:57:58,842 Rey Mysterio building momentum now 1015 00:57:58,908 --> 00:58:01,044 with the United States Championship on the line. 1016 00:58:04,314 --> 00:58:05,582 We're going up. 1017 00:58:05,648 --> 00:58:09,152 [Cole] And now Logan Paul dragging Rey Mysterio 1018 00:58:09,219 --> 00:58:13,223 up toward the top rope, trash-talking as always. 1019 00:58:13,289 --> 00:58:17,126 [Wade] We're going high risk. And that is the realm of Rey Mysterio. 1020 00:58:17,193 --> 00:58:20,563 It's a brave strategy, and it doesn't look like it's gonna pay off. 1021 00:58:20,630 --> 00:58:22,599 [Cole] Logan Paul knocked down back into the ring. 1022 00:58:22,665 --> 00:58:27,637 Now, Rey Mysterio. He's at home… up there. 1023 00:58:27,704 --> 00:58:30,206 Logan Paul, though, gonna meet him there. 1024 00:58:32,308 --> 00:58:34,277 [Wade] Rey Mysterio signaling for those big moves. 1025 00:58:34,344 --> 00:58:36,513 He just doesn't have it in his body to pull him up. 1026 00:58:36,579 --> 00:58:40,617 [Cole] Oh my goodness! A fallaway slam into a cover by Paul! 1027 00:58:40,683 --> 00:58:42,418 And Mysterio kicked out. 1028 00:58:42,485 --> 00:58:46,222 [Wade] A moonsault fallaway slam. That is absolutely ridiculous. 1029 00:58:46,289 --> 00:58:51,861 The risk to pull a maneuver like that off this deep into a matchup. 1030 00:58:52,695 --> 00:58:55,798 [Cole] Into a moonsault by Logan Paul, 1031 00:58:55,865 --> 00:58:59,435 who went into a pinning combination on Mysterio, 1032 00:58:59,502 --> 00:59:01,538 who was still able to kick out. 1033 00:59:02,138 --> 00:59:04,140 Oh no, this is not gonna be good. 1034 00:59:04,207 --> 00:59:07,010 [Wade] Electric Chair perhaps being attempted here. 1035 00:59:07,076 --> 00:59:08,511 [Cole] This is not gonna be good. 1036 00:59:08,578 --> 00:59:09,913 From way up above the ring, 1037 00:59:09,979 --> 00:59:13,816 as Rey Mysterio turns it around into a sunset bomb! 1038 00:59:13,883 --> 00:59:18,121 [Wade] Launching the carcass of Logan Paul across the ring. 1039 00:59:18,187 --> 00:59:21,257 [Cole] And now Mysterio. Look at Mysterio! 1040 00:59:21,324 --> 00:59:22,258 [Wade] Code Red. 1041 00:59:22,325 --> 00:59:24,460 [Cole] Almost had him, and a kickout. 1042 00:59:24,527 --> 00:59:26,195 That Code Red powerbomb 1043 00:59:26,262 --> 00:59:29,832 shows the ever-evolving offense of Rey Mysterio. 1044 00:59:29,899 --> 00:59:34,304 [Wade] Well, that's a move he's taken from his LWO running buddy Zelina Vega, 1045 00:59:34,370 --> 00:59:37,373 who has perfected that. But again, you're absolutely right. 1046 00:59:37,440 --> 00:59:40,443 [Cole] That's one of those fools from Logan Paul's entourage. 1047 00:59:40,510 --> 00:59:43,279 And they just handed Logan Paul brass knuckles. 1048 00:59:43,346 --> 00:59:47,317 [Wade] Well, that's how he beat Ricochet at SummerSlam. 1049 00:59:47,383 --> 00:59:51,721 And again, one of Logan Paul's cronies walking out here to the ring 1050 00:59:51,788 --> 00:59:54,023 and handed the brass knuckles to Logan Paul. 1051 00:59:54,090 --> 00:59:55,892 And Mysterio has no idea. 1052 00:59:55,959 --> 00:59:59,195 -[Wade] Will lightning strike twice? -[Cole] Well, there go the brass knuckles. 1053 00:59:59,963 --> 01:00:04,200 [Wade] And there go the hopes of Logan Paul's victory in this match. 1054 01:00:04,267 --> 01:00:07,270 [Cole] Maybe not because this goof is still roaming around at ringside. 1055 01:00:07,337 --> 01:00:10,173 Somebody get this guy out of here! Where the hell is security? 1056 01:00:14,811 --> 01:00:16,579 [crowd cheering] 1057 01:00:16,646 --> 01:00:21,851 Not so fast. Santos Escobar of Mysterio's LWO! 1058 01:00:21,918 --> 01:00:25,788 [Wade] The Emperor of Lucha Libre saves the day. 1059 01:00:28,191 --> 01:00:30,526 [Cole] And I think Escobar may make this man pay. 1060 01:00:30,593 --> 01:00:33,096 [Wade] This guy better start running. 1061 01:00:33,162 --> 01:00:36,933 You do not wanna fight with Santos Escobar. 1062 01:00:37,000 --> 01:00:41,004 [Cole] Escobar in pursuit… chasing that jerk out of the arena. 1063 01:00:41,070 --> 01:00:42,472 And now Logan Paul. 1064 01:00:43,673 --> 01:00:46,876 Mysterio. Oh, wait a minute. Paul got the brass knuckles. 1065 01:00:46,943 --> 01:00:49,078 The brass knuckles were left on the apron. 1066 01:00:49,145 --> 01:00:52,915 Mysterio has no idea. 619 connecting, though. 1067 01:00:52,982 --> 01:00:55,184 Mysterio with an opportunity to put… 1068 01:00:55,251 --> 01:00:56,719 -Oh my goodness! -[Wade] No, no, no! 1069 01:00:56,786 --> 01:00:59,489 [Cole] Knock-out punch with the brass knuckles. 1070 01:00:59,555 --> 01:01:02,325 -Logan Paul is the United States Champion. -[bell rings] 1071 01:01:03,326 --> 01:01:05,061 [Rome] Here's your winner 1072 01:01:05,128 --> 01:01:11,067 and new United States Champion, 1073 01:01:11,134 --> 01:01:15,038 -Logan Paul. -[crowd boos] 1074 01:01:15,104 --> 01:01:18,775 [Cole] With one right hand full of brass knuckles, 1075 01:01:18,841 --> 01:01:25,481 "The Maverick" Logan Paul has radically changed the complexion of WWE. 1076 01:01:25,548 --> 01:01:27,450 ["Take Flight" playing] 1077 01:01:27,517 --> 01:01:32,188 This moment will shake WWE and social media 1078 01:01:32,255 --> 01:01:35,425 around the world to its core. 1079 01:01:35,491 --> 01:01:39,996 [Wade] As filthy a victory as you could ever imagine. 1080 01:01:41,898 --> 01:01:43,599 [fireworks] 1081 01:01:43,666 --> 01:01:47,870 [Jackie] A controversial ending, but a victory nonetheless for Logan Paul, 1082 01:01:47,937 --> 01:01:50,373 the new United States Champion. 1083 01:01:50,440 --> 01:01:53,710 And the actions of Santos Escobar left many wondering 1084 01:01:53,776 --> 01:01:56,479 about the status of LWO. 1085 01:01:59,782 --> 01:02:03,186 [Escobar] Never meet your heroes. 1086 01:02:04,220 --> 01:02:05,621 Rey Mysterio… 1087 01:02:06,456 --> 01:02:09,225 You became a father figure to me. 1088 01:02:11,260 --> 01:02:14,731 I deserved to be the United States Champion. 1089 01:02:14,797 --> 01:02:16,332 And who became the champion? 1090 01:02:16,399 --> 01:02:18,234 [tense music playing] 1091 01:02:18,301 --> 01:02:21,504 I wanted to rebuild the LWO. 1092 01:02:21,571 --> 01:02:26,843 And who took over and brought new members, new members like Carlito? 1093 01:02:28,444 --> 01:02:32,849 You sided with an outsider over me. 1094 01:02:34,183 --> 01:02:38,187 [crowd exclaims, boos] 1095 01:02:42,425 --> 01:02:45,328 I love you. You were my hero. 1096 01:02:46,229 --> 01:02:50,299 You know what, Rey? I know you're watching from your hospital bed right now. 1097 01:02:50,366 --> 01:02:52,368 From the bottom of my heart… 1098 01:02:52,435 --> 01:02:54,670 I hope the surgery didn't go well. 1099 01:02:54,737 --> 01:02:59,308 I hope you catch an infection and they have to amputate your leg. 1100 01:02:59,375 --> 01:03:03,146 I hope you never come back. 1101 01:03:03,212 --> 01:03:05,815 [crowd booing] 1102 01:03:06,716 --> 01:03:09,485 Me and you, we're through! We're done! 1103 01:03:10,386 --> 01:03:12,989 [crowd cheers] 1104 01:03:15,057 --> 01:03:17,994 Joaquin, Raul, you're gonna side with her over me? 1105 01:03:19,061 --> 01:03:20,163 Completely out of line. 1106 01:03:20,229 --> 01:03:22,665 [dramatic music playing] 1107 01:03:23,566 --> 01:03:25,501 [Patrick] Oh, from behind! 1108 01:03:26,602 --> 01:03:28,004 Who the hell is this man now? 1109 01:03:29,572 --> 01:03:31,340 Carlito arriving on the scene. 1110 01:03:33,576 --> 01:03:37,013 [Carlito] Santos, you made a very big mistake. 1111 01:03:37,079 --> 01:03:38,848 Carlito has a message for you, Escobar. 1112 01:03:38,915 --> 01:03:42,185 [speaking in Spanish] 1113 01:03:42,251 --> 01:03:46,022 Carlito, Rey's career is over. 1114 01:03:46,088 --> 01:03:49,225 He will never come back. And it's because of you. 1115 01:03:50,593 --> 01:03:53,029 [Cole] Escobar's gone off the deep end. 1116 01:03:55,598 --> 01:03:59,302 -[Graves] Wait, wait. Look behind you. Oh! -[Cole] A damn sneak attack. 1117 01:03:59,368 --> 01:04:00,970 [crowd boos] 1118 01:04:01,037 --> 01:04:06,175 A man who is driven by anger, disdain, by rage. 1119 01:04:11,280 --> 01:04:13,916 Santos Escobar revealing his true colors, 1120 01:04:13,983 --> 01:04:16,052 backstabbing his LWO family, 1121 01:04:16,118 --> 01:04:19,055 and putting his former brothers on the injured list. 1122 01:04:19,121 --> 01:04:22,258 But joining us now, he is a WWE Hall of Famer. 1123 01:04:22,325 --> 01:04:24,660 He is Rey Mysterio. 1124 01:04:24,727 --> 01:04:28,064 Rey, thank you so much for joining us. We know you're currently at home 1125 01:04:28,130 --> 01:04:30,566 recuperating from your recent knee surgery. 1126 01:04:30,633 --> 01:04:32,868 First things first, how's recovery going? 1127 01:04:32,935 --> 01:04:34,704 Recovery is going great. 1128 01:04:34,770 --> 01:04:37,940 I'm looking very forward to coming back and taking care of business. 1129 01:04:38,808 --> 01:04:42,178 Well, 2023, it had its highs for you. 1130 01:04:42,245 --> 01:04:43,813 It had its lows for you. 1131 01:04:43,879 --> 01:04:45,982 I mean, it kind of had everything in between. 1132 01:04:46,048 --> 01:04:49,619 When you look back at the last year, what stands out to you the most? 1133 01:04:50,419 --> 01:04:54,090 Oh, come on, that's-that's a very easy question to answer. 1134 01:04:54,156 --> 01:04:57,159 Unfortunately, what Santos did to me. 1135 01:04:57,226 --> 01:04:58,895 But-But at the same time, you know, 1136 01:04:58,961 --> 01:05:02,231 it's something that has occurred to me several occasions 1137 01:05:02,298 --> 01:05:06,202 throughout my longevity of-of being in the WWE. 1138 01:05:06,269 --> 01:05:10,439 For some reason, I keep on picking the wrong partners. 1139 01:05:10,506 --> 01:05:13,910 But, uh, things will be told when the time is right. 1140 01:05:13,976 --> 01:05:16,712 Well, Rey, what are your thoughts on Santos's new alignment 1141 01:05:16,779 --> 01:05:18,581 with Angel and Humberto? 1142 01:05:18,648 --> 01:05:21,951 [Mysterio] That alignment? I kind of saw it coming 1143 01:05:22,018 --> 01:05:24,654 once Santos stabbed me on the back. 1144 01:05:24,720 --> 01:05:28,491 I don't sweat it. You know, I have my people, I have my crew. 1145 01:05:28,557 --> 01:05:30,993 I have people that I really trust. 1146 01:05:31,060 --> 01:05:33,396 Things will be taken care of sooner or later. 1147 01:05:33,462 --> 01:05:37,566 You've been in the business for a minute. You kind of know how these things go. 1148 01:05:37,633 --> 01:05:41,837 But I want to ask you about your Hall of Fame induction at WrestleMania. 1149 01:05:41,904 --> 01:05:46,375 Obviously a career high for you, but kind of an interesting situation 1150 01:05:46,442 --> 01:05:48,744 because, you know, you're falling out with your son, Dominik, 1151 01:05:48,811 --> 01:05:50,379 at the time that it happens. 1152 01:05:50,446 --> 01:05:54,583 When you reflect on that induction night, uh, what does it mean to you? 1153 01:05:55,318 --> 01:05:59,288 Well, it was very hard for me to-to… at the corner of my eye, 1154 01:05:59,355 --> 01:06:01,624 see my son get up 1155 01:06:01,691 --> 01:06:05,895 as I was conducting my speech and see him walk away. 1156 01:06:05,962 --> 01:06:07,830 Really hurtful. 1157 01:06:07,897 --> 01:06:10,099 But at the same time, you know, like I mentioned before, 1158 01:06:10,166 --> 01:06:13,302 these are reoccurring events that have happened to me in the past. 1159 01:06:13,369 --> 01:06:16,105 You know, it's-it's almost like I'm already molded. 1160 01:06:16,172 --> 01:06:20,142 My heart is already set in stone for situations like these. 1161 01:06:20,209 --> 01:06:25,281 So I just gotta man through it and, uh, keep moving forward like I have. 1162 01:06:25,348 --> 01:06:29,385 I do wanna go back to your son, Dominik, and sort of the year that he's had. 1163 01:06:29,452 --> 01:06:34,757 He's kind of become one of the most hated Superstars in WWE. 1164 01:06:34,824 --> 01:06:38,394 Do you think he will ever, um, find his way here? 1165 01:06:39,362 --> 01:06:44,166 I truly hope so, as a father, that he finds his way. 1166 01:06:44,233 --> 01:06:46,302 I mean, deep down inside, 1167 01:06:46,369 --> 01:06:48,304 I give him credit for what he's accomplished. 1168 01:06:48,371 --> 01:06:50,673 He's my son. He turned his back on me. 1169 01:06:50,740 --> 01:06:56,612 But overall, uh, his growth in that ring has been tremendous, you know? 1170 01:06:56,679 --> 01:06:58,514 And I can't take that away from him. 1171 01:06:58,581 --> 01:07:03,085 And he's doing an incredible job as the person he wants to be. 1172 01:07:03,152 --> 01:07:06,088 I'm gonna ask you, Rey, about the man who defeated Dominik 1173 01:07:06,155 --> 01:07:08,657 for the NXT North American Championship. 1174 01:07:08,724 --> 01:07:13,562 That being a man that you have christened the future of lucha libre, Dragon Lee. 1175 01:07:13,629 --> 01:07:16,699 What do you think 2024 holds for Dragon Lee? 1176 01:07:16,766 --> 01:07:18,901 [Mysterio] That kid is a Superstar. 1177 01:07:18,968 --> 01:07:22,405 I truly endorse him as the future of lucha libre. 1178 01:07:22,972 --> 01:07:28,577 I truly believe that I see a lot of young Rey Mysterio in him. 1179 01:07:28,644 --> 01:07:33,215 He steps into the ring every time, willing to give it all. 1180 01:07:33,282 --> 01:07:36,619 You know, he's incredible. Uh, he's, uh, unique. 1181 01:07:36,685 --> 01:07:37,987 He's very creative. 1182 01:07:38,053 --> 01:07:42,625 I really enjoy watching Dragon Lee, uh, when he steps into that ring. 1183 01:07:42,691 --> 01:07:44,160 And that means a lot coming from you. 1184 01:07:44,226 --> 01:07:47,029 I mean, you've worked with the best of the best in this business. 1185 01:07:47,096 --> 01:07:50,366 I do wanna get your thoughts on Logan Paul, 1186 01:07:50,433 --> 01:07:54,537 because you guys obviously had a huge match this year at Crown Jewel. 1187 01:07:54,603 --> 01:07:56,839 And, though his tactics might be questionable, 1188 01:07:56,906 --> 01:08:00,376 what do you think of Logan Paul as a WWE Superstar 1189 01:08:00,443 --> 01:08:02,144 and what he does in the ring? 1190 01:08:02,211 --> 01:08:05,281 Logan is doing what he needs to do for himself 1191 01:08:05,347 --> 01:08:08,017 to become the Superstar that he is now. 1192 01:08:08,084 --> 01:08:10,052 You know, um, I give him credit for it. 1193 01:08:10,119 --> 01:08:12,688 I can't take that away from him either. 1194 01:08:12,755 --> 01:08:15,391 Is it safe to say that there may be a little unfinished business 1195 01:08:15,458 --> 01:08:16,826 between you and Logan Paul, 1196 01:08:16,892 --> 01:08:19,829 or at least as pertains to the United States Championship? 1197 01:08:20,696 --> 01:08:21,964 Most definitely. 1198 01:08:22,031 --> 01:08:24,700 I've already started my 2024 list. 1199 01:08:24,767 --> 01:08:27,336 Santos is there, Dominik's there, 1200 01:08:27,403 --> 01:08:31,006 and whoever wants to get added to the list, just jump on board. 1201 01:08:31,073 --> 01:08:37,546 The naughty list is, uh, in full swing as Rey Mysterio gets ready for 2024. 1202 01:08:37,613 --> 01:08:40,082 All the best. Happy holidays. Happy New Year. 1203 01:08:40,149 --> 01:08:44,220 We can't wait to see you back in WWE. Thank you so much, Rey. 1204 01:08:44,286 --> 01:08:47,756 Thank you guys very much. I can't wait to come back, and happy holidays. 1205 01:08:49,125 --> 01:08:51,427 [Graves] When we return, we relive 1206 01:08:51,494 --> 01:08:54,396 the blockbuster main event of WrestleMania Sunday, 1207 01:08:55,431 --> 01:08:57,466 Rhodes versus Reigns. 1208 01:09:01,904 --> 01:09:03,839 [grim music playing] 1209 01:09:03,906 --> 01:09:06,575 [Lawler] Brock Lesnar. Goldberg. 1210 01:09:06,642 --> 01:09:09,879 John Cena. Roman Reigns. 1211 01:09:09,945 --> 01:09:11,647 Let's bring on the mayhem. 1212 01:09:11,714 --> 01:09:13,516 From the top rope. 1213 01:09:14,383 --> 01:09:15,985 She's unloading on her. 1214 01:09:16,051 --> 01:09:19,121 [hard rock music playing] 1215 01:09:19,188 --> 01:09:21,724 619. Brutal. 1216 01:09:23,392 --> 01:09:24,260 Oh baby. 1217 01:09:25,995 --> 01:09:27,930 That was pure mayhem. 1218 01:09:27,997 --> 01:09:31,367 Download now from the App Store and Google Play. 1219 01:09:32,434 --> 01:09:33,435 ♪ Who better than me ♪ 1220 01:09:33,502 --> 01:09:37,973 For all of the major shakeups and surprises in 2023, Corey, 1221 01:09:38,040 --> 01:09:40,409 one thing remained constant, 1222 01:09:40,476 --> 01:09:46,315 the dominance of the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns. 1223 01:09:46,382 --> 01:09:48,817 ["Head of the Table" playing] 1224 01:09:48,884 --> 01:09:54,890 I mean, The Tribal Chief has now held that title for an astonishing 1,216 days. 1225 01:09:54,957 --> 01:09:57,193 I mean, it's the longest reign in, like, 40 years. 1226 01:09:57,259 --> 01:10:00,229 With a little help from The Bloodline, the Head of the Table 1227 01:10:00,296 --> 01:10:03,732 has decimated every Superstar who has dared to challenge him. 1228 01:10:03,799 --> 01:10:07,503 But recently, Roman's reign has become a perilous one. 1229 01:10:07,570 --> 01:10:11,473 Especially with the return of "The Apex Predator" Randy Orton… 1230 01:10:11,540 --> 01:10:14,009 ♪ I hear voices in my head ♪ 1231 01:10:14,076 --> 01:10:16,845 [Jackie] …who missed 18 months of action thanks to The Bloodline. 1232 01:10:16,912 --> 01:10:21,817 I mean, let's not forget about LA Knight who skyrocketed to Megastardom in 2023. 1233 01:10:21,884 --> 01:10:25,621 And just two weeks ago on SmackDown, yet another Superstar from Roman's past 1234 01:10:25,688 --> 01:10:28,424 returned to stake his claim to the championship. 1235 01:10:28,490 --> 01:10:31,026 [narrator] Tonight's Highlight of the Night is sponsored 1236 01:10:31,093 --> 01:10:33,295 by WWE 2K23. 1237 01:10:33,362 --> 01:10:36,966 [upbeat music playing] 1238 01:10:39,702 --> 01:10:44,607 [Orton] Roman Reigns, you took 18 months from me, so I am going to take 1239 01:10:44,673 --> 01:10:47,509 everything away from you. 1240 01:10:47,576 --> 01:10:50,913 And I don't care which one of your family members 1241 01:10:50,980 --> 01:10:53,616 I have to go through to get the job done. 1242 01:10:53,682 --> 01:10:54,850 I'm coming for you. 1243 01:10:54,917 --> 01:10:56,919 [tense music playing] 1244 01:10:56,986 --> 01:10:58,621 It's promotion season. 1245 01:10:58,687 --> 01:11:00,956 If you're able to handle Randy Orton alone, 1246 01:11:01,023 --> 01:11:03,792 just imagine what's in store for you. 1247 01:11:05,427 --> 01:11:08,464 [Patrick] Off we go. It's a hot start from Randy Orton. 1248 01:11:11,634 --> 01:11:14,536 Jimmy Uso's task is clear from the Tribal Chief. 1249 01:11:14,603 --> 01:11:16,972 End Randy Orton tonight, and by himself. 1250 01:11:17,673 --> 01:11:22,077 [Graves] Just that quickly, Orton turns the tides of momentum 1251 01:11:22,144 --> 01:11:24,413 back into his own favor. 1252 01:11:24,480 --> 01:11:27,216 [Patrick] The Viper, ready to feast. 1253 01:11:28,250 --> 01:11:29,952 ["Taking It All" playing] 1254 01:11:30,019 --> 01:11:33,122 [Graves] And here comes The Enforcer of The Bloodline. 1255 01:11:34,390 --> 01:11:36,492 ♪ LA Knight ♪ 1256 01:11:36,558 --> 01:11:41,263 [Graves] It's "The Defiant" LA Knight, bringing the fight to Solo. 1257 01:11:42,464 --> 01:11:44,166 [Patrick] RKO! 1258 01:11:44,233 --> 01:11:48,037 -[crowd] One, two, three! -[bell rings] 1259 01:11:48,604 --> 01:11:50,372 [Graves] Oh! It's Roman Reigns. 1260 01:11:50,439 --> 01:11:53,208 -[crowd boos] -[grim music playing] 1261 01:11:55,778 --> 01:11:58,914 Roman Reigns, Randy Orton, toe-to-toe. 1262 01:11:58,981 --> 01:12:01,517 But Jimmy Uso from behind. 1263 01:12:01,583 --> 01:12:04,520 [Cole] The pack-like mentality in full force. 1264 01:12:04,586 --> 01:12:06,322 [Graves] And LA Knight's back. 1265 01:12:07,389 --> 01:12:09,224 [Patrick] Solo from behind. 1266 01:12:09,291 --> 01:12:12,628 The numbers spell trouble for LA Knight and Randy Orton. 1267 01:12:12,695 --> 01:12:16,065 [crowd boos] 1268 01:12:16,131 --> 01:12:17,366 ["Phenomenal" playing] 1269 01:12:17,433 --> 01:12:20,636 -[Patrick] Could it be… -[Graves] AJ Styles! 1270 01:12:20,703 --> 01:12:22,671 ♪ No, they don't really want none ♪ 1271 01:12:22,738 --> 01:12:24,873 [Cole] Phenomenal Forearm! 1272 01:12:25,808 --> 01:12:28,610 [Graves] AJ Styles evening the odds. 1273 01:12:29,244 --> 01:12:32,514 [Cole] The Bloodline has made a lot of enemies. 1274 01:12:32,581 --> 01:12:34,883 And there's gonna be hell to pay. 1275 01:12:35,684 --> 01:12:37,286 [music fades] 1276 01:12:39,154 --> 01:12:41,323 [crowd gasps] 1277 01:12:46,829 --> 01:12:48,797 [ominous music playing] 1278 01:13:00,109 --> 01:13:01,944 The Phenomenal One is back, 1279 01:13:02,010 --> 01:13:04,713 and he has inserted himself into a crowded field, 1280 01:13:04,780 --> 01:13:08,984 Corey, of would-be challengers for Rom-- for Roman Reigns. 1281 01:13:09,051 --> 01:13:11,553 Um… did you know that… 1282 01:13:12,354 --> 01:13:17,760 I was not aware, but apparently we've got a very special guest. 1283 01:13:17,826 --> 01:13:20,529 Uh, the Special Counsel to the Tribal Chief, 1284 01:13:20,596 --> 01:13:22,431 The Wiseman himself, Paul Heyman. 1285 01:13:22,498 --> 01:13:24,767 -Mr. Heyman, welcome. -Nice shoes. 1286 01:13:26,301 --> 01:13:27,803 -Excuse my reach. -Sir. 1287 01:13:27,870 --> 01:13:30,005 Appreciate that, sir. While we have you here, 1288 01:13:30,072 --> 01:13:32,541 I can't think of a better person to ask this question. 1289 01:13:32,608 --> 01:13:37,813 Uh, Roman Reigns has switched roles recently from hunter to hunted. 1290 01:13:37,880 --> 01:13:41,316 What with Randy Orton, LA Knight, and AJ Styles 1291 01:13:41,383 --> 01:13:44,953 all breathing down the champion's neck, is Roman starting to feel the heat at all? 1292 01:13:45,020 --> 01:13:46,455 Yes. 1293 01:13:46,522 --> 01:13:48,524 Well, uh, what about his preparation? 1294 01:13:48,590 --> 01:13:52,995 Has it… Has it changed at all, considering who he's up against? 1295 01:13:53,562 --> 01:13:54,530 Yes. 1296 01:13:56,131 --> 01:14:00,736 Of the three men who will compete to battle Roman at the Royal Rumble, 1297 01:14:00,803 --> 01:14:03,605 does the Tribal Chief have a preference? 1298 01:14:05,040 --> 01:14:06,475 Preference for? 1299 01:14:06,542 --> 01:14:09,745 Is one maybe a-a… a bigger threat than the other? 1300 01:14:09,812 --> 01:14:11,647 No, just three top challengers, 1301 01:14:11,713 --> 01:14:15,217 all of whom are qualified to be World Heavyweight Champions, 1302 01:14:15,284 --> 01:14:16,985 Universal Heavyweight Champions, 1303 01:14:17,052 --> 01:14:20,689 en masse coming after the number one box office attraction 1304 01:14:20,756 --> 01:14:25,127 in the history of sports entertainment is enough for me, 1305 01:14:25,194 --> 01:14:28,297 for I, for The Wiseman, 1306 01:14:28,363 --> 01:14:29,731 to be concerned. 1307 01:14:31,533 --> 01:14:36,038 Well, you know, I'd actually be really curious to get your thoughts on Jimmy Uso 1308 01:14:36,104 --> 01:14:39,708 and how he might feel about Solo Sikoa, 1309 01:14:39,775 --> 01:14:43,445 uh, being deemed the Tribal Heir. 1310 01:14:45,080 --> 01:14:46,715 Now we're gonna get personal. 1311 01:14:48,283 --> 01:14:49,485 [sighs] 1312 01:14:50,085 --> 01:14:53,322 [whispering] Oh, wait, this is where he does the call Roman Reigns thing. 1313 01:14:59,428 --> 01:15:01,196 Call Jimmy Uso. 1314 01:15:01,263 --> 01:15:04,500 [line ringing] 1315 01:15:07,369 --> 01:15:08,937 -Yo. -[Jimmy chuckles] 1316 01:15:09,004 --> 01:15:10,205 Hot tag. 1317 01:15:10,939 --> 01:15:12,875 OG! 1318 01:15:12,941 --> 01:15:14,843 What is the deal? 1319 01:15:15,611 --> 01:15:20,315 Okay, check this out. Now I hear you, Corey Graves. 1320 01:15:20,382 --> 01:15:22,284 And I hear everybody out there talking about, 1321 01:15:22,351 --> 01:15:25,821 is Jimmy Uso hating on the little brother? Is he hating on the Tribal Chief? 1322 01:15:25,888 --> 01:15:29,958 I mean, please, it is the New Year's, and it's all about 'tis the season. 1323 01:15:30,025 --> 01:15:32,494 Have you been naughty? Have you been nice? 1324 01:15:32,561 --> 01:15:35,430 We've been nice over here. So, to answer your question, 1325 01:15:35,497 --> 01:15:38,934 The Bloodline, is Roman Reigns scared of LA Knight? 1326 01:15:39,001 --> 01:15:42,504 No. Is he afraid of "The Viper" Randy Orton? 1327 01:15:42,571 --> 01:15:46,975 Hell no! Do he give a damn about… And do you think he thinking about y'all? 1328 01:15:47,042 --> 01:15:52,247 No, the Tribal Chief is at home, sitting by a nice warm fireplace 1329 01:15:52,314 --> 01:15:55,684 with some roasted chestnuts, with some eggnog. 1330 01:15:55,751 --> 01:15:58,253 You think he trippin' about y'all? 1331 01:15:58,320 --> 01:16:00,789 [scoffs] No, dawg. Matter of fact, 1332 01:16:00,856 --> 01:16:03,992 I'm about to call Tribal Chief right now, and I'm about to ask him. 1333 01:16:04,059 --> 01:16:06,628 "How are you enjoying your eggnog, Tribal Chief?" 1334 01:16:06,695 --> 01:16:09,264 "Do you like it?" Happy New Year to y'all. 1335 01:16:09,331 --> 01:16:11,333 -Happy New Year to The Bloodline. -[chimes] 1336 01:16:12,668 --> 01:16:17,172 Yeah, that's Solo. Holla at y'all. Deuces, Uces. [laughs] 1337 01:16:17,239 --> 01:16:18,273 [chimes] 1338 01:16:21,109 --> 01:16:23,779 So there's that. 1339 01:16:23,845 --> 01:16:27,215 -Uh… -They're all… They're all nice. 1340 01:16:27,282 --> 01:16:29,184 -Everyone's nice. -Everyone's nice. 1341 01:16:29,251 --> 01:16:33,155 -And we've got a lot to look forward to. -We certainly do, uh, in 2024. 1342 01:16:33,221 --> 01:16:35,624 And after what we just heard from Jimmy Uso, 1343 01:16:35,691 --> 01:16:37,859 I can't wait for next Friday night. 1344 01:16:37,926 --> 01:16:40,495 I mean, the New Year's Revolution edition of SmackDown, 1345 01:16:40,562 --> 01:16:42,397 where we will get an answer. 1346 01:16:42,464 --> 01:16:45,067 We will find out Roman Reigns' next challenger 1347 01:16:45,133 --> 01:16:49,638 for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at the Royal Rumble. 1348 01:16:49,705 --> 01:16:52,107 [sighs] But, Jackie, it was this past year's Royal Rumble 1349 01:16:52,174 --> 01:16:55,577 where Cody Rhodes outlasted 29 other Superstars 1350 01:16:55,644 --> 01:16:58,413 and punched his ticket to the main event of WrestleMania. 1351 01:16:58,480 --> 01:17:02,351 [Jackie] Yes, Cody has had one mission since returning to WWE. 1352 01:17:02,417 --> 01:17:06,054 Capture the only title that eluded his family, 1353 01:17:06,121 --> 01:17:07,589 the WWE Championship. 1354 01:17:07,656 --> 01:17:09,925 So the stage was set for WrestleMania Sunday. 1355 01:17:09,992 --> 01:17:13,729 Cody Rhodes challenging Roman Reigns. 1356 01:17:13,795 --> 01:17:17,299 Could The American Nightmare vanquish the Tribal Chief 1357 01:17:17,366 --> 01:17:20,402 and finish his story? 1358 01:17:22,771 --> 01:17:24,139 [Cole] …wear Roman down. 1359 01:17:24,806 --> 01:17:27,809 Try to somehow force a mistake. 1360 01:17:27,876 --> 01:17:30,012 [Graves] And this is a smart strategy by Cody. 1361 01:17:30,078 --> 01:17:32,481 A classic strategy. Tried and true. 1362 01:17:32,547 --> 01:17:35,784 Isolate a body part and pick it apart. 1363 01:17:36,551 --> 01:17:40,055 You damage a leg. You damage an arm. You begin to limit Roman's weapons. 1364 01:17:41,056 --> 01:17:43,625 [Cole] Off the second rope. Uh-oh. Caught by Reigns. 1365 01:17:44,493 --> 01:17:46,194 [Graves] Rhodes wanted a Disaster Kick… 1366 01:17:46,261 --> 01:17:49,164 -[Cole] Powerbomb. -[Graves] Ended up being a disaster. 1367 01:17:49,231 --> 01:17:52,768 [Cole] Cover now by Roman. This could be quick work of Rhodes, who kicks out. 1368 01:17:57,005 --> 01:18:01,176 [Graves] Cody Rhodes is lucky that he survived this mistake 1369 01:18:01,243 --> 01:18:06,148 because when you're facing Roman Reigns, you rarely get more than one error. 1370 01:18:07,516 --> 01:18:08,650 [Cole] And now Roman. 1371 01:18:10,552 --> 01:18:12,287 And I'll tell you, already with injured ribs. 1372 01:18:12,354 --> 01:18:14,523 Corey, if he goes… If Cody goes through the table, 1373 01:18:14,589 --> 01:18:16,758 you might as well just count him out. 1374 01:18:16,825 --> 01:18:18,794 [crowd jeering] 1375 01:18:18,860 --> 01:18:24,166 [Graves] Roman just basking in the energy of the WWE Universe. 1376 01:18:27,235 --> 01:18:28,637 [grunts] 1377 01:18:28,704 --> 01:18:31,239 [Cole] Roman Reigns taking his time. Trying to lift Cody up. 1378 01:18:31,306 --> 01:18:32,941 Cody trying to somehow hang on. 1379 01:18:34,443 --> 01:18:36,044 Cody tried to hang on! 1380 01:18:37,979 --> 01:18:39,948 Back body drop through the table! 1381 01:18:40,015 --> 01:18:42,184 Roman went through the damn table! 1382 01:18:42,751 --> 01:18:44,586 Cody's got a chance! 1383 01:18:45,153 --> 01:18:47,622 Come on, Cody, you got a chance! 1384 01:18:47,689 --> 01:18:49,391 [Graves] Listen to the count, Cody. 1385 01:18:49,458 --> 01:18:52,427 You don't wanna let this opportunity go up in smoke. 1386 01:18:52,494 --> 01:18:56,164 [Cole] The referee's at six. He's at six. Cody, get in the ring. Break the count. 1387 01:18:56,832 --> 01:19:00,469 [Graves] Smart. Cody knew what he needed to do. 1388 01:19:00,969 --> 01:19:03,505 But now Cody needs to do the work. 1389 01:19:03,572 --> 01:19:07,976 Capitalize on Roman Reigns crashing through the announce table. 1390 01:19:08,043 --> 01:19:10,779 [Cole] Come on, Cody, get him in the ring, get him in the ring. 1391 01:19:12,614 --> 01:19:15,517 Roman back into the ring. Cody Rhodes… 1392 01:19:20,489 --> 01:19:25,026 Solo with that weight belt whipped right across the back. 1393 01:19:25,093 --> 01:19:26,928 [crowd boos] 1394 01:19:26,995 --> 01:19:29,664 But the official heard it. I believe he heard it, Corey. 1395 01:19:29,731 --> 01:19:33,468 [crowd boos] 1396 01:19:35,737 --> 01:19:37,072 Yes! 1397 01:19:37,139 --> 01:19:40,108 -Great call! -[crowd cheers] 1398 01:19:40,175 --> 01:19:41,977 Solo's been ejected! 1399 01:19:43,378 --> 01:19:45,580 [Graves] Solo got caught. 1400 01:19:45,647 --> 01:19:47,983 [Cole] Roman Reigns is alone. 1401 01:19:54,689 --> 01:19:57,893 [Jackie] WWE Royal Rumble is sponsored by Cricket. 1402 01:19:57,959 --> 01:20:01,096 With fast and powerful nationwide 5G coverage, 1403 01:20:01,163 --> 01:20:04,132 you can stress less and smile more. 1404 01:20:04,199 --> 01:20:06,168 With that, let's take you to the conclusion 1405 01:20:06,234 --> 01:20:08,069 of the main event of WrestleMania. 1406 01:20:08,136 --> 01:20:12,340 Roman Reigns defending the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship 1407 01:20:12,407 --> 01:20:14,476 against Cody Rhodes. 1408 01:20:14,543 --> 01:20:17,045 [Cole] Cody fired up. 1409 01:20:17,112 --> 01:20:23,285 Driven by every person in this crowd that wants a new champion. 1410 01:20:23,351 --> 01:20:25,487 Roman misses wildly. 1411 01:20:25,554 --> 01:20:27,856 Oh! Superman Punch! 1412 01:20:27,923 --> 01:20:30,659 -Rhodes is out cold. -[crowd] One, two… 1413 01:20:30,725 --> 01:20:34,129 -[Cole] Cody's alive, though! -[crowd cheers] 1414 01:20:34,196 --> 01:20:35,964 Roman can't believe it. 1415 01:20:36,031 --> 01:20:40,368 Cody went for the Disaster Kick and Roman got him with a Superman Punch. 1416 01:20:47,142 --> 01:20:51,613 [Graves] Cody Rhodes looking for the Disaster Kick. 1417 01:20:51,680 --> 01:20:55,016 And instead ate a Superman Punch. 1418 01:20:55,083 --> 01:20:59,554 The right hand of the champ. The right hand of G.O.D. Mode. 1419 01:21:03,358 --> 01:21:07,028 [Cole] Will this be a true Hollywood moment for Cody Rhodes? 1420 01:21:07,896 --> 01:21:09,197 [crowd] Boo! 1421 01:21:10,198 --> 01:21:11,600 Yeah! 1422 01:21:13,235 --> 01:21:14,202 Boo! 1423 01:21:15,470 --> 01:21:16,738 Yeah! 1424 01:21:17,272 --> 01:21:18,540 Boo! 1425 01:21:19,641 --> 01:21:20,842 Yeah! 1426 01:21:21,543 --> 01:21:23,178 Boo! 1427 01:21:23,245 --> 01:21:24,546 Yeah! 1428 01:21:24,613 --> 01:21:26,748 Boo! Yeah! 1429 01:21:26,815 --> 01:21:30,118 [Graves] Smart move. Cody went to the body to get the upper hand. 1430 01:21:30,185 --> 01:21:33,221 And you can hear SoFi Stadium all experiencing 1431 01:21:33,288 --> 01:21:35,924 the same emotional roller coaster we are. 1432 01:21:35,991 --> 01:21:38,493 [Cole] Roman hung up. Now Cody going to the top rope. 1433 01:21:38,560 --> 01:21:40,161 The champ could be in trouble. 1434 01:21:40,228 --> 01:21:43,398 Cody Rhodes lands on his feet. 1435 01:21:43,465 --> 01:21:45,200 -Spear! -[Graves] No! 1436 01:21:45,267 --> 01:21:48,403 -[Cole] Good night, Cody. -[crowd] One, two… 1437 01:21:48,470 --> 01:21:51,539 -[Cole] Cody's in it! -[crowd cheers] 1438 01:22:05,053 --> 01:22:06,454 [Graves] Dude. 1439 01:22:06,521 --> 01:22:09,491 If Roman wasn't feeling doubt before, 1440 01:22:09,557 --> 01:22:12,427 he absolutely is right now. 1441 01:22:12,494 --> 01:22:15,330 A spear from The Tribal Chief. 1442 01:22:15,397 --> 01:22:17,565 We have seen it countless times, 1443 01:22:17,632 --> 01:22:20,568 but tonight at WrestleMania, 1444 01:22:20,635 --> 01:22:22,537 Cody kicked out. 1445 01:22:24,205 --> 01:22:27,542 [Cole] The Undisputed Championship match continues… 1446 01:22:27,609 --> 01:22:29,511 [Graves] Both champion and challenger, 1447 01:22:29,577 --> 01:22:32,714 both appear to have a little bit more fight left. 1448 01:22:33,949 --> 01:22:35,283 [crowd] Yeah! 1449 01:22:36,284 --> 01:22:37,752 Boo! 1450 01:22:38,453 --> 01:22:39,521 Yeah! 1451 01:22:39,587 --> 01:22:42,390 [Graves] This for the richest prize in sports entertainment. 1452 01:22:42,457 --> 01:22:43,959 [crowd] Boo! 1453 01:22:44,025 --> 01:22:47,762 [Cole] And for Cody, it's more than that. For Cody, it's legacy. 1454 01:22:47,829 --> 01:22:50,699 It's to do something that his family's never done before, 1455 01:22:50,765 --> 01:22:52,834 has never accomplished at this level. 1456 01:22:53,935 --> 01:22:54,903 [crowd] Yeah! 1457 01:22:56,604 --> 01:22:57,772 Boo! 1458 01:22:58,974 --> 01:23:01,710 [Cole] Battering the hell out of each other. 1459 01:23:01,776 --> 01:23:05,313 [Graves] Rhodes and Reigns dropping bombs on one another. 1460 01:23:06,247 --> 01:23:07,415 [crowd] Boo! 1461 01:23:11,653 --> 01:23:14,556 [Cole] Went for the Superman Punch. Cody sidestepped. 1462 01:23:14,622 --> 01:23:16,658 -Cody now with the left jabs… -[crowd cheers] 1463 01:23:21,196 --> 01:23:23,231 Hello, American Dream! 1464 01:23:23,298 --> 01:23:27,268 -[Graves] A little Flip, Flop, and Fly. -[Cole] With a Bionic Elbow. 1465 01:23:27,335 --> 01:23:29,037 Up goes the right hand. 1466 01:23:30,972 --> 01:23:32,507 He's gonna do it! 1467 01:23:33,174 --> 01:23:36,344 Cody Rhodes has realized… 1468 01:23:36,411 --> 01:23:39,114 -No, wait a minute. -[Graves] Do it again, Cody! 1469 01:23:39,180 --> 01:23:40,582 One more! 1470 01:23:40,648 --> 01:23:44,586 [Cole] Cody has realized the American Dream! 1471 01:23:44,652 --> 01:23:47,088 [Graves] Don't stop till the story's done! 1472 01:23:48,289 --> 01:23:50,191 [Cole] Heyman with the official… 1473 01:23:52,594 --> 01:23:53,828 Who the… 1474 01:23:53,895 --> 01:23:55,196 -[Graves] Solo! -[Cole] No! 1475 01:23:55,263 --> 01:23:57,432 With a Samoan Spike. 1476 01:23:57,499 --> 01:23:59,167 [Graves] Where the hell did Solo come from? 1477 01:23:59,234 --> 01:24:01,970 [Cole] Oh my God, not like this. 1478 01:24:02,036 --> 01:24:03,004 Spear! 1479 01:24:03,071 --> 01:24:04,839 [crowd cheers] 1480 01:24:04,906 --> 01:24:07,175 [crowd] One, two… 1481 01:24:07,242 --> 01:24:08,410 three! 1482 01:24:08,476 --> 01:24:09,544 [bell rings] 1483 01:24:09,611 --> 01:24:11,479 [crowd cheers] 1484 01:24:11,546 --> 01:24:14,849 ["Head of the Table" playing] 1485 01:24:16,584 --> 01:24:19,154 [Irvin] Here is your winner, 1486 01:24:19,220 --> 01:24:22,991 and still 1487 01:24:23,058 --> 01:24:27,195 the Undisputed WWE 1488 01:24:27,262 --> 01:24:31,032 Universal Champion, 1489 01:24:31,599 --> 01:24:38,039 Roman Reigns! 1490 01:24:44,913 --> 01:24:46,648 [fireworks booming] 1491 01:24:46,714 --> 01:24:49,117 [Graves] Roman Reigns making history as the only man 1492 01:24:49,184 --> 01:24:52,087 to successfully defend the WWE Championship 1493 01:24:52,153 --> 01:24:55,223 at three consecutive WrestleManias. 1494 01:24:55,290 --> 01:24:57,992 Yet another incredible accolade for the Head of the Table. 1495 01:24:58,059 --> 01:25:02,297 And conversely, a devastating loss for Cody Rhodes thanks to The Bloodline. 1496 01:25:02,363 --> 01:25:04,699 But it's not the end of the road for Cody Rhodes, 1497 01:25:04,766 --> 01:25:07,435 who has vowed to finish his story, 1498 01:25:07,502 --> 01:25:11,806 and was the first man to declare for the 2024 Royal Rumble match. 1499 01:25:11,873 --> 01:25:14,843 He certainly was. And as we head into 2024, 1500 01:25:14,909 --> 01:25:18,847 we get ready for WWE New Year's Knockout Week. 1501 01:25:18,913 --> 01:25:22,584 And it all starts Monday night on Raw: Day 1 with a massive main event. 1502 01:25:22,650 --> 01:25:25,487 Seth Rollins defending that World Heavyweight Championship 1503 01:25:25,553 --> 01:25:27,121 against Drew McIntyre. 1504 01:25:27,188 --> 01:25:29,424 And after that vicious assault two weeks ago 1505 01:25:29,491 --> 01:25:31,759 from the Scottish Warrior, Corey, you have to wonder 1506 01:25:31,826 --> 01:25:35,029 about the health of the champion heading into this huge title defense. 1507 01:25:35,096 --> 01:25:36,898 [Graves] You're absolutely right about that. 1508 01:25:36,965 --> 01:25:40,735 But don't forget Tuesday night on a special edition of NXT: New Year's Evil, 1509 01:25:40,802 --> 01:25:43,238 Ilja Dragunov defends his NXT Championship 1510 01:25:43,304 --> 01:25:46,474 against the Men's Iron Survivor Trick Williams. 1511 01:25:46,541 --> 01:25:49,978 [Jackie] And next Friday night on the New Year's Revolution edition 1512 01:25:50,044 --> 01:25:52,914 of SmackDown, we'll have a huge Triple Threat match 1513 01:25:52,981 --> 01:25:54,949 to determine who will face Roman Reigns 1514 01:25:55,016 --> 01:25:57,485 for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship 1515 01:25:57,552 --> 01:25:58,753 at the Royal Rumble. 1516 01:25:58,820 --> 01:26:02,023 Will it be Randy Orton, LA Knight, or AJ Styles? 1517 01:26:02,090 --> 01:26:04,425 -[Graves] But wait, there's more. -[Jackie] Oh, tell me. 1518 01:26:04,492 --> 01:26:08,229 Also, Iyo Sky will defend her WWE Women's Championship against the woman 1519 01:26:08,296 --> 01:26:10,865 who pinned her just last week on SmackDown, Michin. 1520 01:26:10,932 --> 01:26:12,267 [Jackie] And we're not done yet. 1521 01:26:12,333 --> 01:26:15,303 It's the finals of the United States Championship Tournament, 1522 01:26:15,370 --> 01:26:19,807 as Kevin Owens and Santos Escobar compete to see who will face Logan Paul 1523 01:26:19,874 --> 01:26:22,110 for the United States Title at the Royal Rumble. 1524 01:26:22,177 --> 01:26:25,713 And let's not forget, The Maverick himself will be live 1525 01:26:25,780 --> 01:26:28,383 from a sold-out Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC, 1526 01:26:28,449 --> 01:26:30,618 to witness that match firsthand. 1527 01:26:30,685 --> 01:26:34,088 I mean, what an incredible way to kickstart 2024, right? 1528 01:26:34,155 --> 01:26:35,890 With New Year's Knockout Week. 1529 01:26:35,957 --> 01:26:39,294 That's gonna do it for us here on the final show of 2023. 1530 01:26:39,360 --> 01:26:40,795 You have any New Year's resolutions? 1531 01:26:40,862 --> 01:26:42,897 I will most likely be asleep by 10:00 p.m. 1532 01:26:42,964 --> 01:26:45,800 Just a little… Less grinchy. I'm Jackie Redmond. He's Corey Graves. 1533 01:26:45,867 --> 01:26:48,937 From all of us at WWE, have a safe and happy New Year. 1534 01:26:49,003 --> 01:26:50,405 Thanks for watching.