1 00:00:01,234 --> 00:00:04,170 [WWE intro music playing] 2 00:00:04,771 --> 00:00:05,772 [John Cena] Then. 3 00:00:07,240 --> 00:00:08,608 -[Ric Flair] Woo! -[glass shatters] 4 00:00:08,675 --> 00:00:10,510 [The Rock] If you smell… 5 00:00:10,577 --> 00:00:12,011 -[bell tolls] -[Cena] Now. 6 00:00:12,579 --> 00:00:14,314 [Roman Reigns] Acknowledge me. 7 00:00:15,048 --> 00:00:17,384 -♪ The King of Kings ♪ -♪ You can't see me ♪ 8 00:00:17,450 --> 00:00:18,651 [Cena] Forever. 9 00:00:18,718 --> 00:00:20,086 [crowd cheers] 10 00:00:23,223 --> 00:00:24,557 Together. 11 00:00:26,893 --> 00:00:28,194 [music fades] 12 00:00:29,029 --> 00:00:33,066 [Irvin] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the return 13 00:00:33,133 --> 00:00:37,070 of a former WWE Champion… 14 00:00:37,137 --> 00:00:38,905 [music drops] 15 00:00:38,972 --> 00:00:44,277 -Jinder Mahal! -[crowd boos] 16 00:00:44,344 --> 00:00:48,181 You have the audacity to be disappointed at the return of the Modern Day Maharaja! 17 00:00:49,416 --> 00:00:52,685 [speaking Punjabi] 18 00:00:54,154 --> 00:00:58,625 ♪ If you smell what The Rock is cookin'! ♪ 19 00:00:58,691 --> 00:01:01,528 [crowd cheers] 20 00:01:01,594 --> 00:01:03,363 [crowd chants] Rocky! 21 00:01:04,798 --> 00:01:06,633 [The Rock] Finally, 22 00:01:06,699 --> 00:01:12,705 The Rock has come back to San Diego. 23 00:01:12,772 --> 00:01:14,140 [crowd cheers] 24 00:01:14,207 --> 00:01:16,443 [Cole] Mahal went right after The Rock! 25 00:01:20,480 --> 00:01:22,248 Spinebuster! 26 00:01:22,315 --> 00:01:26,586 The most electrifying move in all of entertainment! 27 00:01:26,653 --> 00:01:29,456 -The People's Elbow! -[crowd cheers] 28 00:01:31,491 --> 00:01:32,492 [The Rock] One more thing. 29 00:01:33,359 --> 00:01:34,694 Tonight, 30 00:01:34,761 --> 00:01:36,429 after all this ass kicking, 31 00:01:36,496 --> 00:01:38,331 I'm gonna go get something to eat. 32 00:01:39,799 --> 00:01:42,368 Should The Rock sit in a booth? 33 00:01:43,336 --> 00:01:46,239 Should The Rock sit at the bar? 34 00:01:46,906 --> 00:01:50,176 Or… should The Rock sit… 35 00:01:52,779 --> 00:01:54,647 at the Head of the Table? 36 00:01:54,714 --> 00:01:56,316 [crowd cheers] 37 00:01:56,382 --> 00:02:01,488 If you smell 38 00:02:01,554 --> 00:02:04,257 what The Rock is cookin'. 39 00:02:04,324 --> 00:02:08,261 [crowd chants] Rocky! 40 00:02:10,196 --> 00:02:11,097 [chanting fades] 41 00:02:12,432 --> 00:02:13,766 [crowd chants] Rocky! 42 00:02:14,601 --> 00:02:15,702 [chants cease] 43 00:02:17,003 --> 00:02:19,906 [crowd gasping and clamoring] 44 00:02:26,846 --> 00:02:28,882 [crowd cheers] 45 00:02:31,017 --> 00:02:33,086 Excuse me, Roman, do you have any comments 46 00:02:33,153 --> 00:02:35,288 about what The Rock said this past Monday night on Raw? 47 00:02:36,756 --> 00:02:38,558 [laughs] 48 00:02:45,965 --> 00:02:48,334 ["Nobody Better Than Me" by def rebel playing] 49 00:02:51,371 --> 00:02:55,008 [Graves] The Tribal Chief has arrived at the sold-out Rogers Arena 50 00:02:55,074 --> 00:02:58,845 in Vancouver, Canada for this New Year's Revolution, 51 00:02:58,912 --> 00:03:01,714 a blockbuster edition of Friday Night SmackDown 52 00:03:01,781 --> 00:03:03,416 that's sponsored by Progressive. 53 00:03:03,483 --> 00:03:07,720 A triple threat of protection with home, auto and more. 54 00:03:10,056 --> 00:03:12,191 ["Fight" by CFO$ playing] 55 00:03:20,833 --> 00:03:23,670 [crowd cheers] 56 00:03:23,736 --> 00:03:25,104 [bell rings] 57 00:03:25,171 --> 00:03:28,208 [Rome] The following is Cup Finals 58 00:03:28,274 --> 00:03:34,547 of the United States Championship Tournament! 59 00:03:35,348 --> 00:03:40,286 Introducing first, from Marieville, Quebec, Canada, 60 00:03:40,353 --> 00:03:44,991 weighing in at 266 pounds, 61 00:03:45,625 --> 00:03:51,097 Kevin Owens! 62 00:03:51,164 --> 00:03:52,632 [Patrick] Broken hand and all, 63 00:03:52,699 --> 00:03:55,301 Kevin Owens is primed and ready here tonight 64 00:03:55,368 --> 00:03:56,869 as we welcome you ringside. 65 00:03:56,936 --> 00:03:59,172 Happy New Year to you and yours, folks. 66 00:03:59,238 --> 00:04:02,141 Delighted you're with us. Kevin Patrick, Corey Graves. 67 00:04:02,208 --> 00:04:04,644 This is a monumental night to kick things off. 68 00:04:04,711 --> 00:04:09,282 Talk about kicking off 2024 with a bang! How about our main event tonight? 69 00:04:09,349 --> 00:04:12,485 A Premium Live Event worthy matchup, 70 00:04:12,552 --> 00:04:18,424 which will see AJ Styles versus Randy Orton versus LA Knight, 71 00:04:18,491 --> 00:04:20,560 with the winner advancing to the Royal Rumble 72 00:04:20,627 --> 00:04:24,564 to challenge The Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns. 73 00:04:24,631 --> 00:04:28,401 [Patrick] The Royal Rumble rapidly approaching three weeks from Saturday. 74 00:04:28,468 --> 00:04:31,571 ["Legacy Of The Ghost" playing] 75 00:04:42,615 --> 00:04:47,754 [Rome] And his opponent, accompanied by Angel and Humberto, 76 00:04:47,820 --> 00:04:49,856 weighing 204 pounds, 77 00:04:49,922 --> 00:04:52,792 from Mexico City, Mexico, 78 00:04:52,859 --> 00:04:56,963 Santos Escobar! 79 00:04:57,030 --> 00:04:59,599 [Patrick] Unrecognizable from months ago. 80 00:04:59,666 --> 00:05:02,869 Santos Escobar flanked by Angel and Humberto, 81 00:05:02,935 --> 00:05:06,139 now within touching distance of that opportunity 82 00:05:06,205 --> 00:05:08,241 for the United States Championship. 83 00:05:08,308 --> 00:05:11,210 [Graves] Santos Escobar, who had to get through Dragon Lee 84 00:05:11,277 --> 00:05:13,212 and Bobby Lashley to reach this point. 85 00:05:13,279 --> 00:05:19,419 Kevin Owens had to outlast Austin Theory and NXT Superstar Carmelo Hayes. 86 00:05:19,485 --> 00:05:22,155 [whistling] 87 00:05:22,221 --> 00:05:25,658 [Patrick] Gravy, it's also a Championship Match here tonight on SmackDown. 88 00:05:25,725 --> 00:05:29,095 Iyo Sky putting her title on the line against Michin, 89 00:05:29,162 --> 00:05:31,164 who's been in sensational form of late. 90 00:05:32,131 --> 00:05:34,033 [Graves] Keep your eyes peeled for that one. 91 00:05:34,100 --> 00:05:36,269 But right now, it's all about the finals 92 00:05:36,336 --> 00:05:38,905 of the United States Championship Tournament. 93 00:05:38,971 --> 00:05:42,909 Which of these two men will challenge Logan Paul come the Royal Rumble? 94 00:05:42,975 --> 00:05:45,845 We will get our answer in a matter of moments, 95 00:05:45,912 --> 00:05:49,215 but we'd be remiss if we didn't mention Angel and Humberto, 96 00:05:49,282 --> 00:05:51,751 who have aligned themselves with Santos Escobar, 97 00:05:51,818 --> 00:05:56,522 thus making Escobar exponentially more dangerous in this environment. 98 00:05:56,589 --> 00:05:58,591 And Kevin Owens had better keep his head on a swivel. 99 00:05:59,425 --> 00:06:01,928 ["Take Flight" playing] 100 00:06:01,994 --> 00:06:05,264 [Graves laughs] For more reasons than one. 101 00:06:05,331 --> 00:06:09,635 [Patrick] Just as the bell was about to ring, the champ is here. 102 00:06:14,107 --> 00:06:18,077 [Rome] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome 103 00:06:18,945 --> 00:06:23,483 the United States Champion, 104 00:06:23,549 --> 00:06:28,020 Logan Paul! 105 00:06:30,990 --> 00:06:36,395 [Graves] What a fantastic surprise to kick off New Year's Revolution. 106 00:06:36,462 --> 00:06:40,400 The Maverick himself, the United States Champion, 107 00:06:40,466 --> 00:06:43,970 the social media Megastar, 108 00:06:44,036 --> 00:06:47,507 The Disruptor himself, Logan Paul. Logan… 109 00:06:49,475 --> 00:06:50,743 Join us, won't you? 110 00:06:53,112 --> 00:06:54,380 [Patrick] What a treat this is. 111 00:06:54,447 --> 00:06:57,183 Logan Paul joining us at the commentary desk. 112 00:06:57,250 --> 00:06:58,885 -[Logan] It's an honor. -[bell rings] 113 00:06:58,951 --> 00:07:01,254 [Graves] The honor is all of ours, Logan. 114 00:07:01,320 --> 00:07:03,222 Whoa, whoa. Hey, whoa, whoa! 115 00:07:03,289 --> 00:07:06,959 Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro, the LWO. 116 00:07:07,026 --> 00:07:09,495 [Patrick] They've got a cross to bear with Santos Escobar, 117 00:07:09,562 --> 00:07:12,765 -who can only watch on. -Kevin Owens has to be enjoying this. 118 00:07:12,832 --> 00:07:14,300 This is gonna neutralize the threat 119 00:07:14,367 --> 00:07:17,203 that would have been Angel and Humberto. 120 00:07:17,270 --> 00:07:18,871 [Logan] Starting off hot, boys. 121 00:07:18,938 --> 00:07:20,973 [Patrick] Scrapping all the way up the ramp they go. 122 00:07:21,040 --> 00:07:22,442 [Logan] Oh, I can't wait for this. 123 00:07:22,508 --> 00:07:24,610 [Patrick] There goes the numbers advantage. 124 00:07:24,677 --> 00:07:25,645 [Logan laughs] 125 00:07:25,711 --> 00:07:27,013 [Graves] Superkick out of the gate! 126 00:07:27,079 --> 00:07:29,882 -Clear the deck, KO! -[Logan] There it is. 127 00:07:29,949 --> 00:07:32,418 Just pulverizing Santos Escobar. 128 00:07:32,485 --> 00:07:35,021 Kevin Owens making the climb to the top rope. 129 00:07:35,087 --> 00:07:36,389 Going for broke. 130 00:07:36,455 --> 00:07:39,459 [Patrick] Could be over early. Splash all over Escobar! 131 00:07:39,525 --> 00:07:40,593 Grabs the broken hand, 132 00:07:40,660 --> 00:07:44,697 but in for the cover now to qualify and a kickout from Santos. 133 00:07:45,932 --> 00:07:49,168 Who's gonna qualify here to face Logan Paul at the Royal Rumble? 134 00:07:53,940 --> 00:07:55,041 [Patrick] Welcome back, folks. 135 00:07:55,107 --> 00:07:57,844 This is the final of the United States Championship Tournament. 136 00:07:57,910 --> 00:08:01,047 Kevin Owens on top here against Santos Escobar. 137 00:08:01,747 --> 00:08:04,450 [Graves] Kevin Owens right now, broken right hand and all, 138 00:08:04,517 --> 00:08:06,686 staring a hole through our guest at ringside, 139 00:08:06,752 --> 00:08:09,055 the United States Champion himself, Logan Paul. 140 00:08:09,121 --> 00:08:11,858 Logan, I know you've been watching this tournament since its inception. 141 00:08:12,758 --> 00:08:14,560 What have you been most impressed by? 142 00:08:14,627 --> 00:08:18,130 [Logan] Uh, absolutely no one. You know, these boys want what I have, 143 00:08:18,197 --> 00:08:20,566 and I use the terms boys very specifically. 144 00:08:20,633 --> 00:08:24,704 Kevin Owens looks like he raided a teenager's closet the way he dresses. 145 00:08:24,770 --> 00:08:27,773 I can't tell if he's going to a field trip or a wrestling match. 146 00:08:27,840 --> 00:08:29,375 [Patrick] You've had a lot of insulting 147 00:08:29,442 --> 00:08:31,644 and disparaging things to say, Logan, about Kevin Owens. 148 00:08:31,711 --> 00:08:33,713 You fear that might come back to haunt you? 149 00:08:33,779 --> 00:08:36,048 [Logan] Uh, yeah, no, I don't know what you're talking about. 150 00:08:36,115 --> 00:08:40,820 [Graves] Oh God! That could do it for Kevin Owens. 151 00:08:40,887 --> 00:08:43,956 Escobar wisely attacking the damaged right hand. 152 00:08:45,691 --> 00:08:49,161 [Patrick] Kevin Owens, who continues to fight with that broken hand. 153 00:08:49,762 --> 00:08:51,531 [Logan] You ain't gonna be nothing, Escobar. 154 00:08:51,597 --> 00:08:53,199 Broken hand, he brittle. 155 00:08:54,033 --> 00:08:55,902 [Graves] Another look at that Escobar slam. 156 00:08:55,968 --> 00:09:01,507 Oh, and again, Santos focusing on the broken right hand of Kevin Owens. 157 00:09:02,542 --> 00:09:04,110 Multiple headbutts. 158 00:09:06,612 --> 00:09:08,781 -Kevin Owens-- -Logan, have you been impressed 159 00:09:08,848 --> 00:09:10,950 thus far with Santos Escobar? 160 00:09:11,017 --> 00:09:13,386 [Logan] You know, I like Santos because in a roundabout way, 161 00:09:14,387 --> 00:09:17,156 indirectly, he helped me become the US Champ. 162 00:09:18,057 --> 00:09:19,592 [Patrick] But you said you're not concerned 163 00:09:19,659 --> 00:09:21,928 because you've already beaten the greatest luchador of all time. 164 00:09:21,994 --> 00:09:24,096 [Logan] That's a fact. Santos is not even on my mind. 165 00:09:24,730 --> 00:09:27,667 [Patrick] KO now gathering-- look at Santos Escobar! 166 00:09:27,733 --> 00:09:29,502 [Graves] Beautiful Backbreaker. 167 00:09:29,569 --> 00:09:33,406 Escobar doing his best to make his way into your mind, Champ. 168 00:09:34,473 --> 00:09:36,709 [Logan] It's funny. I feel like a lot of people wanna be there. 169 00:09:36,776 --> 00:09:39,478 You know, it's crazy being at the epicenter of all the attention. 170 00:09:41,547 --> 00:09:44,083 [Patrick] Working on the broken hand now of Kevin Owens. 171 00:09:44,150 --> 00:09:46,118 -I'll break it again! -[indistinct chatter] 172 00:09:46,185 --> 00:09:48,421 Logan, the Royal Rumble rapidly approaching, 173 00:09:48,487 --> 00:09:50,323 just over three weeks away. 174 00:09:50,389 --> 00:09:52,391 Do you have any surprises planned for the Royal Rumble? 175 00:09:52,458 --> 00:09:55,695 I know it's gonna be a massive event. I know you always show up and show out. 176 00:09:55,761 --> 00:09:57,630 [Logan] Yeah, sure. I just started lifting weights, 177 00:09:57,697 --> 00:09:59,632 so I do plan to come with some extra muscle this year. 178 00:10:00,299 --> 00:10:02,902 [Graves] Yeah, just now? You just began lifting weights. 179 00:10:02,969 --> 00:10:04,904 [Logan] I'm serious, actually. I swear. 180 00:10:04,971 --> 00:10:06,072 [laughter] 181 00:10:06,138 --> 00:10:08,441 [Patrick] Again, targeting the broken hand of Owens. 182 00:10:09,141 --> 00:10:12,845 Kevin Owens, who qualified by beating Austin Theory and Carmelo Hayes. 183 00:10:13,646 --> 00:10:16,582 This may be a step too far as Escobar is gaining momentum now. 184 00:10:16,649 --> 00:10:19,285 [Logan] You know, I really thought it was gonna be Carmelo Hayes. 185 00:10:20,419 --> 00:10:22,455 [Graves] Carmelo Hayes certainly impressive 186 00:10:22,521 --> 00:10:25,691 making it to the second round before just narrowly losing out 187 00:10:25,758 --> 00:10:29,261 to Kevin Owens, and Escobar with another takedown of Owens. 188 00:10:30,763 --> 00:10:35,401 [Patrick] Emperor is the man. Santos Escobar says this is his time. 189 00:10:35,468 --> 00:10:40,172 -The Suicide Dive to the outside. -Nearly put Owens through the barricade. 190 00:10:40,239 --> 00:10:42,842 That must be a thick barricade to protect a man like that. 191 00:10:43,776 --> 00:10:47,713 [Graves] 260 plus pounds of Owens crashing into the barricade, 192 00:10:47,780 --> 00:10:51,117 Santos Escobar pulling some lucha libre out of his arsenal. 193 00:10:51,717 --> 00:10:53,185 [Patrick] Logan, you're talking about KO, 194 00:10:53,252 --> 00:10:57,490 a three-time United States Champion, a Grand Slam Champion in WWE. 195 00:10:57,556 --> 00:11:01,093 [Logan] Yeah. You know, I don't know how a Canadian can be the United States, 196 00:11:01,160 --> 00:11:03,162 again, United States Champion. 197 00:11:03,229 --> 00:11:04,630 I don't know how he did it. 198 00:11:04,697 --> 00:11:07,233 But, you know, he's a contender, I'll be honest. 199 00:11:08,768 --> 00:11:12,371 Kevin Owens certainly fighting with extra motivation tonight in his native Canada. 200 00:11:12,438 --> 00:11:14,273 -Something of a hometown hero. -[crowd] Logan sucks! 201 00:11:14,340 --> 00:11:17,276 -[Logan] Disrespectful! -The Canadian fans right now 202 00:11:17,343 --> 00:11:19,645 have gotten under Logan's skin such that 203 00:11:19,712 --> 00:11:23,082 he's actually left the commentary table for a moment, 204 00:11:23,149 --> 00:11:24,517 took his headset off and everything. 205 00:11:24,583 --> 00:11:26,285 [crowd chanting] Logan sucks! 206 00:11:26,352 --> 00:11:28,888 [Patrick] "Logan sucks" is the chants in case anyone's curious. 207 00:11:28,954 --> 00:11:30,589 Yeah! I can't hear y'all. 208 00:11:30,656 --> 00:11:34,460 [Patrick] Escobar now, heading up toward the top rope, hammered down by Owens. 209 00:11:34,527 --> 00:11:37,563 [Graves] Owens, predominantly a right-handed fighter, 210 00:11:37,630 --> 00:11:39,665 obviously, you see dropping some lefts as well. 211 00:11:39,732 --> 00:11:42,168 Looking for something spectacular. 212 00:11:44,437 --> 00:11:46,939 Escobar. Those shots to the body of Owens. 213 00:11:48,541 --> 00:11:50,743 Logan, I got to admit, I feel a little bad for you. 214 00:11:50,810 --> 00:11:52,978 Coming all the way up here to Canada, north of the border, 215 00:11:53,045 --> 00:11:55,081 and be disrespected like that by the WWE Universe. 216 00:11:55,147 --> 00:11:56,982 [Logan] I feel bad I can't kick some butt today. 217 00:11:57,049 --> 00:12:00,186 Flew all the way here from Puerto Rico, and I can't whoop some-- 218 00:12:00,252 --> 00:12:03,022 [Patrick] Oh, spiking Escobar! 219 00:12:03,089 --> 00:12:04,423 [Graves] That could do it for Owens 220 00:12:04,490 --> 00:12:07,426 if Kevin can gain his wits about him 221 00:12:07,493 --> 00:12:11,297 and execute a cover, Escobar may be down for three. 222 00:12:11,363 --> 00:12:13,933 [Patrick] Once more Owens grabbing the broken hand. 223 00:12:15,634 --> 00:12:17,002 Fight, Owens, fight. 224 00:12:17,837 --> 00:12:19,004 [Graves] Owens again. 225 00:12:19,071 --> 00:12:21,140 [Logan] He got no pain tolerance. That's what I'm seeing. 226 00:12:21,207 --> 00:12:23,042 [Graves] You see no pain tolerance from Kevin Owens? 227 00:12:23,109 --> 00:12:24,944 [Logan] I see he got no pain tolerance. 228 00:12:25,978 --> 00:12:30,249 I'm sure Owens would disagree with you. Santos Escobar maybe as well. 229 00:12:30,316 --> 00:12:33,719 Looking to join Owens up on the top rope. 230 00:12:34,386 --> 00:12:36,288 Precarious position for both Superstars. 231 00:12:37,356 --> 00:12:41,260 Punk warned Superstars before about going to the top rope with Kevin Owens, Corey? 232 00:12:41,327 --> 00:12:42,328 [Graves] Sure did. 233 00:12:42,394 --> 00:12:46,398 Logan whatever you do, never, ever, ever try to superplex Kevin Owens. 234 00:12:46,465 --> 00:12:48,067 -[Logan] Or what? -[Graves] This. 235 00:12:48,134 --> 00:12:50,603 KO from the top rope! 236 00:12:50,669 --> 00:12:51,871 [crowd cheers] 237 00:12:52,738 --> 00:12:55,107 Obviously, Escobar didn't do his homework. 238 00:12:55,174 --> 00:12:56,809 Kevin Owens in control. 239 00:12:56,876 --> 00:12:59,845 Who is gonna challenge Logan Paul at the Royal Rumble? 240 00:13:03,249 --> 00:13:05,851 [Patrick] The stakes enormous in this opening match here, 241 00:13:05,918 --> 00:13:08,721 New Year's Revolution, Kevin Owens, Santos Escobar. 242 00:13:08,788 --> 00:13:12,291 Who's gonna book their place to challenge Logan Paul at the Royal Rumble? 243 00:13:12,358 --> 00:13:16,695 [Graves] Both Superstars were jockeying for position on the top turnbuckle. 244 00:13:17,930 --> 00:13:20,766 Now, in a slightly safer position, are both men. 245 00:13:20,833 --> 00:13:24,570 Logan, when you look at these two guys, knowing that one of them will advance 246 00:13:24,637 --> 00:13:27,339 to the Royal Rumble to challenge you for the United States Championship, 247 00:13:27,406 --> 00:13:30,976 these are two Superstars who have dedicated their lives to this industry, 248 00:13:31,043 --> 00:13:34,246 who have scratched and clawed for everything they've got. 249 00:13:34,313 --> 00:13:36,515 They've dedicated everything and sacrificed. 250 00:13:36,582 --> 00:13:38,350 Does that not give you pause a little bit? 251 00:13:38,417 --> 00:13:41,187 [Logan] Not at all. You got to work smarter, not harder. 252 00:13:41,253 --> 00:13:43,756 And if you're like a Kevin Owens or Santos Escobar, 253 00:13:43,823 --> 00:13:46,425 it's hard to work smart when you have absolutely no brain. 254 00:13:46,492 --> 00:13:48,394 Right. I've been doing this a year and a half, Corey. 255 00:13:48,460 --> 00:13:49,995 These guys have worked their whole lives 256 00:13:50,062 --> 00:13:52,231 and everyone is in this tournament to get what I have. 257 00:13:52,298 --> 00:13:55,234 They want what I have. I'm a star. 258 00:13:55,301 --> 00:13:56,502 [Patrick] Oh! 259 00:13:58,304 --> 00:14:00,506 Kevin Owens from the apron. 260 00:14:00,573 --> 00:14:03,642 [Graves] Are you sure that's not giving you a little bit to think about? 261 00:14:03,709 --> 00:14:06,612 Not at all. Not at all. I'm dealing with stars. 262 00:14:06,679 --> 00:14:08,848 Patrick Mahomes. Erling Haaland. 263 00:14:08,914 --> 00:14:11,917 Superstars building a billion-dollar Prime business. 264 00:14:11,984 --> 00:14:14,353 I ain't worried about this guy. Although, I mean-- 265 00:14:14,420 --> 00:14:16,422 [Patrick] Oh! The knees were up. 266 00:14:16,488 --> 00:14:18,457 The knees were up from Escobar. 267 00:14:18,524 --> 00:14:23,629 [Graves] At the last possible second Santos Escobar avoids disaster. 268 00:14:23,696 --> 00:14:26,799 Now lining up Owens in the opposite corner. 269 00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:29,535 [Patrick] Escobar at pace. 270 00:14:29,602 --> 00:14:32,004 Knees colliding with the jaw of Owens. 271 00:14:33,405 --> 00:14:36,242 Now Escobar to the top rope. 272 00:14:36,308 --> 00:14:38,377 Down goes Owens. This could do it! 273 00:14:38,444 --> 00:14:40,312 If Escobar can get in for the cover. 274 00:14:42,081 --> 00:14:43,282 Taking his time now. 275 00:14:43,349 --> 00:14:47,019 [Graves] Escobar looking for a little insurance to make sure KO stays down. 276 00:14:47,086 --> 00:14:49,521 [Logan] I'd love to beat another luchador. Come on! 277 00:14:49,588 --> 00:14:52,024 -[Patrick] Escobar. -[Graves] You may get your chance, Logan. 278 00:14:52,091 --> 00:14:55,294 [Patrick] In for the cover to qualify to face Logan Paul and KO kicks out. 279 00:14:57,863 --> 00:14:59,765 [Graves] You have to respect the toughness, 280 00:14:59,832 --> 00:15:01,967 the guts, the will of Kevin Owens. 281 00:15:02,701 --> 00:15:03,869 [Logan] I don't. 282 00:15:04,470 --> 00:15:06,605 [Graves] You don't? Not even a little bit? 283 00:15:06,672 --> 00:15:08,674 This is happening feet in front of you, Champ. 284 00:15:08,741 --> 00:15:11,210 And you're not even a little bit impressed? 285 00:15:11,277 --> 00:15:14,346 -I'm impressed. -[crowd chants] Logan sucks! 286 00:15:14,413 --> 00:15:17,283 [Patrick] I don't know if he wanted to answer your question, Corey. 287 00:15:17,349 --> 00:15:19,084 [Graves] It's hard to concentrate when you've got 288 00:15:19,151 --> 00:15:21,787 thousands and thousands of angry Canadians yelling at you. 289 00:15:21,854 --> 00:15:24,657 [Patrick] Sold out tonight, 13,800. 290 00:15:25,691 --> 00:15:28,127 None, I'm sure, are fond of Logan Paul. 291 00:15:30,562 --> 00:15:33,132 [Graves] Escobar now, kick to Owens. 292 00:15:34,033 --> 00:15:35,267 [Logan] I take back what I said. 293 00:15:36,769 --> 00:15:39,038 While I don't respect Kevin Owens 294 00:15:39,104 --> 00:15:41,840 because he Stunnered me at my first WrestleMania, and I'll never forget that, 295 00:15:41,907 --> 00:15:42,942 and I'll never forgive him, 296 00:15:43,008 --> 00:15:44,677 and I'm taking that to the grave, Corey Graves. 297 00:15:44,743 --> 00:15:48,080 [Graves] You remember what it feels like? You don't want that happening again. 298 00:15:48,147 --> 00:15:49,148 [Logan] Never. 299 00:15:50,349 --> 00:15:52,885 I do commend his ability as a wrestler. 300 00:15:53,452 --> 00:15:58,090 Like I said, the way he moves his frame around the ring impresses me. 301 00:15:58,157 --> 00:15:59,758 And for that, Kevin Owens… 302 00:15:59,825 --> 00:16:01,260 [Graves] Oh! 303 00:16:01,327 --> 00:16:02,995 [Logan] …I'm more than happy to beat him. 304 00:16:03,729 --> 00:16:05,297 [Graves] Well, you may have your opportunity, 305 00:16:05,364 --> 00:16:08,534 but it looks like Escobar is looking to turn the tides. 306 00:16:08,600 --> 00:16:11,437 But Kevin Owens now middle rope. Wow! 307 00:16:11,503 --> 00:16:14,373 -Rolling Senton. Cover. -[Patrick] Wasting no time 308 00:16:14,440 --> 00:16:17,276 to qualify, can Owens do it? And Escobar kicking out. 309 00:16:17,343 --> 00:16:18,911 [cackling] 310 00:16:20,145 --> 00:16:23,682 [Graves] Logan, both of these men are leaving it all in the ring 311 00:16:23,749 --> 00:16:27,419 for the right to challenge for your United States Championship… 312 00:16:27,486 --> 00:16:29,288 -[Logan] That's crazy. -…at the Royal Rumble. 313 00:16:29,355 --> 00:16:33,225 And everybody started to believe that man would be Kevin Owens, 314 00:16:33,292 --> 00:16:35,294 but we have to give Santos Escobar his flowers. 315 00:16:35,361 --> 00:16:37,496 You've got to be a little impressed with his resilience, no? 316 00:16:37,563 --> 00:16:39,231 I am, I am. 317 00:16:39,298 --> 00:16:41,367 They both got, uh, they both got cool tattoos. 318 00:16:41,433 --> 00:16:43,202 I can see from this angle. 319 00:16:43,268 --> 00:16:46,105 Kevin got a T-Rex tattoo, I like T-Rex. 320 00:16:50,142 --> 00:16:51,710 [Patrick] Never quits. 321 00:16:51,777 --> 00:16:53,979 Will always fight. Kevin Owens. 322 00:16:54,680 --> 00:16:56,882 Both Superstars back on their feet now. 323 00:16:56,949 --> 00:16:58,484 [Graves] Owens looking for the Stunner. 324 00:16:58,550 --> 00:17:00,085 [Patrick] Escobar may have turned it around! 325 00:17:00,152 --> 00:17:01,920 Shoulders are down here and Owens kicks out. 326 00:17:01,987 --> 00:17:03,956 [Logan] Owens looking for the Stunner. [laughs] 327 00:17:04,022 --> 00:17:06,125 Stone Cold called, he wants his finisher back. 328 00:17:06,191 --> 00:17:07,526 [Patrick] Oh, Superkick! 329 00:17:09,795 --> 00:17:12,931 Owens, looking for the pop-up Powerbomb, Escobar turns it around. 330 00:17:12,998 --> 00:17:14,566 [Graves] Great counter by Santos. 331 00:17:16,301 --> 00:17:19,004 [Patrick] Owens, this time with that pop-up Powerbomb. 332 00:17:19,071 --> 00:17:22,174 [Graves] Escobar went to the well one time too many 333 00:17:23,075 --> 00:17:24,977 and Owens made him pay. 334 00:17:25,911 --> 00:17:27,513 [Patrick] What determination. 335 00:17:27,579 --> 00:17:30,916 [Graves] You can see what it means to Kevin Owens. Stunner! 336 00:17:32,217 --> 00:17:36,321 Stunner from Owens to book his place at the Royal Rumble to face Logan Paul. 337 00:17:37,656 --> 00:17:43,328 -Here we go. -[Rome] Here is your winner, Kevin Owens! 338 00:17:43,395 --> 00:17:44,396 [Logan] Here we go. 339 00:17:45,631 --> 00:17:48,967 [Graves] Well, there you have it. It will be The Prize Fighter. 340 00:17:49,034 --> 00:17:50,969 [Logan] You don't have it yet. I got something to say. 341 00:17:53,305 --> 00:17:56,108 [Graves] We don't have it yet, according to the United States Champion, 342 00:17:56,175 --> 00:17:58,610 I'm inclined to defer to Logan Paul. 343 00:18:03,348 --> 00:18:04,950 [crowd booing] 344 00:18:05,017 --> 00:18:09,688 Ooh. Congrats, Kevin Owens. 345 00:18:09,755 --> 00:18:11,056 You won. 346 00:18:11,790 --> 00:18:16,328 You get to face the greatest United States Champ in history. 347 00:18:19,364 --> 00:18:20,866 Hey, look at this guy. 348 00:18:20,933 --> 00:18:23,869 Look at you, dawg. Sweating, out of breath. 349 00:18:24,536 --> 00:18:26,672 I haven't even broken a sweat 350 00:18:26,738 --> 00:18:30,109 and I've retained my title for 62 days. 351 00:18:31,777 --> 00:18:33,078 [Patrick] Hasn't defended it. 352 00:18:33,779 --> 00:18:36,815 Come on, y'all. Besides, let's be honest, 353 00:18:38,584 --> 00:18:41,386 y'all thought a Canadian, 354 00:18:41,453 --> 00:18:47,059 a Canadian could ever have the United States Championship? 355 00:18:47,126 --> 00:18:49,027 [crowd boos] 356 00:18:49,094 --> 00:18:51,930 The United States Championship. 357 00:18:51,997 --> 00:18:57,102 Kevin, brother, you beating me for the US Title 358 00:18:57,169 --> 00:18:59,938 is like the Canucks winning a Stanley Cup. 359 00:19:00,005 --> 00:19:01,573 [crowd boos] 360 00:19:07,146 --> 00:19:09,815 -[Graves] No lies detected, KP. -It's never gonna happen! 361 00:19:14,386 --> 00:19:17,222 And y'all know why it's never gonna happen? 362 00:19:19,057 --> 00:19:23,028 -Because, Kevin, I am Logan-- -[commentators exclaiming] 363 00:19:27,132 --> 00:19:32,971 [Graves] Kevin Owens just KO'd Logan Paul with the cast on that broken right hand. 364 00:19:37,042 --> 00:19:39,711 [Patrick] Well, that shut Logan up pretty quickly. 365 00:19:44,316 --> 00:19:48,921 The atmosphere here tonight in Vancouver is already electric. 366 00:19:48,987 --> 00:19:54,426 It's obvious Kevin Owens has his sights set on Logan Paul at the Royal Rumble. 367 00:19:54,493 --> 00:19:59,197 Yeah, and gold is what three elite Superstars have their mind on tonight. 368 00:19:59,264 --> 00:20:02,734 Who's gonna enter the Island of Relevancy at the Royal Rumble 369 00:20:02,801 --> 00:20:04,803 and challenge Roman Reigns? Will it be LA Knight? 370 00:20:04,870 --> 00:20:06,471 Will it be AJ Styles, 371 00:20:06,538 --> 00:20:09,374 or will it be this vengeful Viper? 372 00:20:13,812 --> 00:20:18,884 [Orton] For 18 months, I have been thinking about this moment. 373 00:20:24,223 --> 00:20:26,291 [yelling] 374 00:20:28,994 --> 00:20:32,564 [Cole] The Bloodline. Wreckage of humanity. 375 00:20:33,498 --> 00:20:36,735 [Orton] Roman Reigns, you took 18 months from me, 376 00:20:36,802 --> 00:20:38,370 so I'm coming for you. 377 00:20:38,437 --> 00:20:40,005 [tense music playing] 378 00:20:41,373 --> 00:20:44,042 [crowd chants] Randy! 379 00:20:45,043 --> 00:20:46,878 ♪ I hear voices ♪ 380 00:20:46,945 --> 00:20:49,314 [Cole] For the first time in a year and a half, 381 00:20:49,381 --> 00:20:50,782 Randy Orton's back! 382 00:20:52,117 --> 00:20:53,552 [Orton] Daddy's back. 383 00:20:54,119 --> 00:20:57,589 I've got a bag full of receipts for The Bloodline. 384 00:20:58,190 --> 00:20:59,424 [Cole] Vintage Orton. 385 00:21:02,127 --> 00:21:04,730 [Orton] Those receipts are gonna come in the form of 386 00:21:04,796 --> 00:21:10,002 the three most dangerous letters in all of sports entertainment. 387 00:21:13,739 --> 00:21:16,475 [crowd chants] RKO! 388 00:21:17,275 --> 00:21:23,081 [Cole] Styles, Knight, Orton. Triple Threat at New Year's Revolution. 389 00:21:23,148 --> 00:21:25,584 Who's gonna challenge The Tribal Chief? 390 00:21:25,651 --> 00:21:29,421 [Orton] Nobody tells Randy Orton what to do. 391 00:21:31,123 --> 00:21:32,858 [Patrick] Randy Orton is here to fight. 392 00:21:32,924 --> 00:21:35,894 [Cole] The 14-time World Champion. 393 00:21:36,695 --> 00:21:38,297 [Orton] It starts tonight. 394 00:21:38,797 --> 00:21:43,802 It ends at the Royal Rumble for the WWE Championship. 395 00:21:47,572 --> 00:21:50,542 [Graves] It is personal tonight for The Viper, 396 00:21:50,609 --> 00:21:52,978 The Megastar, and The Phenomenal One. 397 00:21:53,045 --> 00:21:58,083 But only one man will earn the right to face Roman Reigns at the Royal Rumble. 398 00:21:58,150 --> 00:22:00,919 It's a Triple Threat Match and it's tonight. 399 00:22:00,986 --> 00:22:04,856 [Patrick] Roll on the main event from here in Vancouver, Canada. 400 00:22:04,923 --> 00:22:07,192 ["All Mighty" playing] 401 00:22:36,788 --> 00:22:41,560 [Patrick] Looking more jacked and more dapper than ever before. 402 00:22:41,626 --> 00:22:45,731 "The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley and the magnetic Street Profits 403 00:22:45,797 --> 00:22:49,201 are here to kick off the new year live on SmackDown. 404 00:22:50,535 --> 00:22:52,070 [Rome] Ladies and gentlemen, 405 00:22:52,137 --> 00:22:56,007 please welcome The Street Profits 406 00:22:56,074 --> 00:23:00,946 and "The All Mighty" 407 00:23:01,012 --> 00:23:06,084 Bobby Lashley! 408 00:23:06,151 --> 00:23:09,121 [Graves] According to The All Mighty and The Street Profits, 409 00:23:09,187 --> 00:23:12,958 2024 already belongs to them. 410 00:23:13,024 --> 00:23:15,060 What is on their minds? 411 00:23:15,127 --> 00:23:18,597 We will find out in a matter of moments 412 00:23:18,663 --> 00:23:22,634 live on Friday Night SmackDown. 413 00:23:38,150 --> 00:23:40,786 [Patrick] Folks, major news broke yesterday. 414 00:23:40,852 --> 00:23:44,322 WWE is Toronto-bound for one of the biggest weekends of the year. 415 00:23:44,389 --> 00:23:46,391 The Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada, 416 00:23:46,458 --> 00:23:48,894 will play host to this year's Money in the Bank 417 00:23:48,960 --> 00:23:51,797 Premium Live Event on Saturday, July 6th. 418 00:23:51,863 --> 00:23:55,600 Toronto joins Perth, Australia, Lyon, France and Berlin, Germany, 419 00:23:55,667 --> 00:23:59,971 as cities around the world hosting major WWE shows this year. 420 00:24:00,038 --> 00:24:02,407 Now, the Money in the Bank Toronto weekend 421 00:24:02,474 --> 00:24:05,644 kicks off with SmackDown on July 5th 422 00:24:05,710 --> 00:24:10,715 and concludes with NXT Heatwave on Sunday, July 7th. 423 00:24:10,782 --> 00:24:13,618 A bumper weekend in store in Toronto. 424 00:24:17,189 --> 00:24:18,423 [groans] 425 00:24:19,157 --> 00:24:20,492 Oh, wow. 426 00:24:20,559 --> 00:24:22,527 Would you mind calling my mom? 427 00:24:22,594 --> 00:24:24,963 I don't have her number, but we'll figure it out. 428 00:24:25,030 --> 00:24:27,999 Excuse me, Logan. Logan, it's official. 429 00:24:28,066 --> 00:24:30,669 At Royal Rumble, your United States Championship 430 00:24:30,735 --> 00:24:33,171 will be on the line against Kevin Owens. 431 00:24:33,238 --> 00:24:35,607 And broken hand or not, he did get a punch in. 432 00:24:35,674 --> 00:24:37,609 Are you serious right now? You all right, man? 433 00:24:37,676 --> 00:24:40,312 Logan can't do an interview right now. You see what Kevin just did to him? 434 00:24:40,378 --> 00:24:41,680 Gotta get you to the Trainer's Room. 435 00:24:41,746 --> 00:24:43,482 -Yeah. Let's go. -That was disgusting. I can't. 436 00:24:43,548 --> 00:24:45,951 -Here we go, here we go. -[laughing] 437 00:24:46,017 --> 00:24:49,487 -Glad to see you met Kevin. [laughs] -That's funny, huh? 438 00:24:49,554 --> 00:24:52,858 -That's funny, huh? -[overlapping chatter] 439 00:24:52,924 --> 00:24:54,926 Knock it off! Let's go, man. 440 00:24:54,993 --> 00:24:58,263 Don't worry about that guy. He's a bully. He's a fool. 441 00:24:58,864 --> 00:25:02,601 [Graves] Good thing Logan has good friends like Grayson Waller and Austin Theory. 442 00:25:02,667 --> 00:25:04,603 [Patrick] Well, folks, Friday Night SmackDown 443 00:25:04,669 --> 00:25:06,705 is sponsored by Progressive Insurance. 444 00:25:06,771 --> 00:25:10,342 Save when you bundle auto, home, or motorcycle insurance. 445 00:25:16,982 --> 00:25:19,484 Welcome to New Year's Revolution. 446 00:25:19,551 --> 00:25:21,786 [crowd cheers] 447 00:25:24,656 --> 00:25:27,459 And I'm gonna get a little personal with you guys for a second. 448 00:25:29,461 --> 00:25:35,500 2023 was probably the toughest year of my career in WWE. 449 00:25:35,567 --> 00:25:36,568 [clears throat] 450 00:25:38,103 --> 00:25:39,905 Not because I didn't put in the work, 451 00:25:41,540 --> 00:25:43,975 because the work that I put in didn't translate 452 00:25:44,042 --> 00:25:46,378 into the results that I wish I would have wanted. 453 00:25:48,880 --> 00:25:50,515 But of 2023, 454 00:25:50,582 --> 00:25:55,320 the highlight of 2023 was linking up with two of the greatest Superstars 455 00:25:55,387 --> 00:25:59,691 and the greatest tag team in WWE, 456 00:25:59,758 --> 00:26:03,828 my boys, The Street Profits. 457 00:26:09,034 --> 00:26:11,336 So our resolution is very simple. 458 00:26:12,971 --> 00:26:15,373 We are gonna fight for 459 00:26:15,440 --> 00:26:22,380 and we are gonna take everything that we deserve in 2024. 460 00:26:22,447 --> 00:26:24,015 [crowd cheers] 461 00:26:27,385 --> 00:26:29,955 Guys, listen to Bobby. 462 00:26:32,023 --> 00:26:35,260 See, Bobby, Dawks, and I, we're gonna hop on the trend. 463 00:26:36,361 --> 00:26:39,698 [crowd chants] Bobby! 464 00:26:46,037 --> 00:26:48,907 See, Bobby, [stammering] they, they, they know! 465 00:26:48,974 --> 00:26:50,709 We're gonna hop on the trend. 466 00:26:50,775 --> 00:26:52,610 But we're gonna fast forward to the part 467 00:26:52,677 --> 00:26:55,547 where we think that the grass is much greener on the other side. 468 00:26:56,481 --> 00:26:59,250 So… But what we will do… 469 00:26:59,317 --> 00:27:02,587 is take full advantage of every opportunity 470 00:27:02,654 --> 00:27:06,124 when it comes to capturing championship gold. 471 00:27:06,191 --> 00:27:07,926 Yes, sir. Yes, sir. 472 00:27:08,693 --> 00:27:13,598 And look, it's been a while since me and Tez had those Tag Team Championships. 473 00:27:13,665 --> 00:27:15,233 So, Judgment Day… 474 00:27:15,934 --> 00:27:18,570 you might wanna keep your head on a swivel on Raw. 475 00:27:18,637 --> 00:27:22,073 And not only that, Big Money Bob… 476 00:27:22,140 --> 00:27:23,842 headed straight to the top. 477 00:27:24,776 --> 00:27:27,746 And my personal goal for 2024 is 478 00:27:27,812 --> 00:27:30,682 to get back to being The All Mighty. 479 00:27:34,719 --> 00:27:38,156 And I'm gonna do that by officially declaring myself 480 00:27:38,223 --> 00:27:41,793 for the 2024 Royal Rumble Match. 481 00:27:46,331 --> 00:27:47,632 [chuckles] 482 00:27:47,699 --> 00:27:50,101 [crowd chanting] Bobby! 483 00:27:50,168 --> 00:27:52,537 [eerie music] 484 00:27:55,106 --> 00:27:57,942 Do you see… the vision? 485 00:27:58,009 --> 00:27:59,144 You will. 486 00:28:07,519 --> 00:28:08,953 [Patrick] Karrion Kross… 487 00:28:09,988 --> 00:28:11,256 and Scarlett… 488 00:28:14,659 --> 00:28:16,294 [Graves] Oh my God. 489 00:28:16,361 --> 00:28:18,496 That's… that's Paul Ellering! 490 00:28:18,563 --> 00:28:20,365 And from behind! 491 00:28:20,432 --> 00:28:22,500 That's… that's AOP! 492 00:28:23,368 --> 00:28:25,370 Rezar and Akam! 493 00:28:25,437 --> 00:28:28,873 Dropping hammer fists on Lashley and The Street Profits! 494 00:28:31,643 --> 00:28:34,479 [Patrick] Just battering Bobby Lashley and The Profits. 495 00:28:34,546 --> 00:28:37,015 And Karrion Kross… will do the same. 496 00:28:38,683 --> 00:28:40,852 [Graves] I don't like the looks of this. 497 00:28:41,419 --> 00:28:43,955 Karrion Kross and AOP… 498 00:28:44,656 --> 00:28:47,192 -as an unholy union. -Pack them up! 499 00:28:48,293 --> 00:28:50,595 [Patrick] What the hell are we witnessing? 500 00:28:51,763 --> 00:28:55,200 [Graves] We haven't seen AOP in almost four years! 501 00:28:55,266 --> 00:28:56,901 Super Collider! 502 00:28:58,937 --> 00:29:00,538 [Patrick] Akam and Rezar… 503 00:29:01,139 --> 00:29:03,374 with Karrion Kross by their side. 504 00:29:05,543 --> 00:29:10,448 [Graves] KP, have we ever seen anyone manhandle The All Mighty like this? 505 00:29:10,515 --> 00:29:11,916 [Patrick] No, is your answer. 506 00:29:14,018 --> 00:29:15,353 Oh my God! 507 00:29:21,726 --> 00:29:23,728 [Graves] Karrion Kross… 508 00:29:24,395 --> 00:29:27,031 flanked by Rezar and Akam. 509 00:29:28,299 --> 00:29:33,805 AOP, over 600 pounds of unbridled destruction 510 00:29:33,872 --> 00:29:36,341 led by the mastermind… 511 00:29:37,909 --> 00:29:39,444 Paul Ellering. 512 00:29:42,247 --> 00:29:45,517 Look at this. Karrion Kross looking to make a statement. 513 00:29:45,583 --> 00:29:47,385 Looking to make an impact… 514 00:29:47,452 --> 00:29:49,354 here at New Year's Revolution. 515 00:29:49,420 --> 00:29:51,589 And did so in a colossal way. 516 00:29:51,656 --> 00:29:53,825 The Super Collider! 517 00:29:53,892 --> 00:29:56,861 Dawkins and Ford nearly put through the ring. 518 00:29:57,428 --> 00:29:58,963 The All Mighty… 519 00:29:59,030 --> 00:30:01,699 taking a trip on the downward spiral. 520 00:30:03,501 --> 00:30:05,470 And Hell is empty. 521 00:30:05,537 --> 00:30:07,805 All the devils are here. 522 00:30:10,508 --> 00:30:13,711 [Patrick] Ellering. You think Road Warriors, Legion of Doom… 523 00:30:13,778 --> 00:30:15,446 and now here tonight on SmackDown. 524 00:30:15,513 --> 00:30:18,183 Ellering is one of, if not, the most successful manager 525 00:30:18,249 --> 00:30:20,718 in tag team sports entertainment history. 526 00:30:20,785 --> 00:30:24,489 This looks bad for all of Friday Night SmackDown. 527 00:30:24,556 --> 00:30:26,624 It's gonna be bad for The All Mighty's health 528 00:30:26,691 --> 00:30:27,725 if it keeps up this way. 529 00:30:27,792 --> 00:30:29,627 Speaking of being bad for health, Gravy, 530 00:30:29,694 --> 00:30:32,964 it looked really, really bad for AJ Styles just a few months ago. 531 00:30:33,031 --> 00:30:36,034 And since being healthy, and returning to WWE, Styles… 532 00:30:36,100 --> 00:30:38,069 he's been spitting fire. And you can't blame him. 533 00:30:38,136 --> 00:30:40,271 The Bloodline nearly cost him everything. 534 00:30:42,407 --> 00:30:43,908 [tense music playing] 535 00:30:47,645 --> 00:30:50,081 [Cole] That's Jimmy Uso beating the hell out of Styles. 536 00:30:57,088 --> 00:30:59,057 -Oh my God! -No! 537 00:31:04,896 --> 00:31:06,164 [explosion pops] 538 00:31:14,606 --> 00:31:18,076 [Patrick] The numbers spell trouble for LA Knight and Randy Orton. 539 00:31:21,379 --> 00:31:25,083 [Graves] Could it be… AJ Styles! 540 00:31:27,018 --> 00:31:28,820 Phenomenal forearm! 541 00:31:29,754 --> 00:31:32,557 AJ Styles evening the odds! 542 00:31:33,057 --> 00:31:36,561 [Cole] The Bloodline has made a lot of enemies… 543 00:31:36,628 --> 00:31:38,496 and there's gonna be hell to pay. 544 00:31:47,839 --> 00:31:54,412 [AJ] I don't give a damn about Randy Orton or LA Knight. 545 00:31:55,313 --> 00:31:58,883 Oh, you forget so easily that you stepped over my dead body 546 00:31:58,950 --> 00:32:02,253 to tag with Cena against The Bloodline. 547 00:32:02,320 --> 00:32:03,888 [bell rings] 548 00:32:03,955 --> 00:32:07,191 [Graves] Judging by AJ's appearance, this is a very, very different man 549 00:32:07,258 --> 00:32:08,693 than we last saw. 550 00:32:08,760 --> 00:32:13,197 I am number one when it comes to getting his hands on Roman Reigns. 551 00:32:14,766 --> 00:32:19,737 Randy Orton, LA Knight, or anyone else gets in my way… 552 00:32:19,804 --> 00:32:21,706 I'll drop them too. 553 00:32:21,773 --> 00:32:26,678 I want Roman Reigns at the Royal Rumble. 554 00:32:29,280 --> 00:32:30,315 [upbeat music plays] 555 00:32:30,381 --> 00:32:34,652 [Patrick] A fired-up AJ Styles, who wants the ultimate retribution 556 00:32:34,719 --> 00:32:35,920 against Roman Reigns. 557 00:32:35,987 --> 00:32:38,623 But to get there he'll have to outlast two other worthy challengers 558 00:32:38,690 --> 00:32:40,958 in "The Legend Killer" Randy Orton 559 00:32:41,025 --> 00:32:43,761 and the fast-rising Megastar, LA Knight. 560 00:32:43,828 --> 00:32:47,799 Who is going to emerge victorious and head to the Royal Rumble? 561 00:32:47,865 --> 00:32:49,801 This match in our main event tonight. 562 00:32:50,635 --> 00:32:53,271 [Graves] We've got more gold up for grabs right now. 563 00:32:54,305 --> 00:32:57,442 ♪ I am, I am, I am the one Ain't hard to see ♪ 564 00:32:57,508 --> 00:32:59,277 [bell rings] 565 00:32:59,344 --> 00:33:02,447 [Rome] The following contest scheduled for one fall 566 00:33:02,513 --> 00:33:09,287 is for the WWE Women's Championship! 567 00:33:09,954 --> 00:33:11,322 [explosion pops] 568 00:33:11,389 --> 00:33:17,562 Introducing first, accompanied by Gallows and Anderson representing the OC, 569 00:33:17,628 --> 00:33:20,064 Michin! 570 00:33:21,032 --> 00:33:24,402 [Patrick] Gallows and Anderson wishing Michin well 571 00:33:24,469 --> 00:33:26,137 as she heads to the ring for what she calls 572 00:33:26,204 --> 00:33:28,306 the biggest match of her career. 573 00:33:28,373 --> 00:33:32,010 Can Michin become the WWE Women's Champion? 574 00:33:32,076 --> 00:33:35,413 She takes on Iyo Sky, and that match is live next! 575 00:33:35,480 --> 00:33:37,448 Sweet baby! 576 00:33:40,785 --> 00:33:44,389 [Patrick] Is tonight the night Michin becomes WWE Women's Champion? 577 00:33:44,455 --> 00:33:47,925 Raring to go now and in flying form after her performance 578 00:33:47,992 --> 00:33:49,360 to close out the year. 579 00:33:49,427 --> 00:33:51,662 Here is our Progressive Match Flow. 580 00:33:53,865 --> 00:33:56,534 [announcer] Match Flow is sponsored by Progressive, 581 00:33:56,601 --> 00:33:59,937 a triple threat of protection with home, auto and more. 582 00:34:01,506 --> 00:34:03,741 [Patrick] Let's get set for a little holiday havoc! 583 00:34:03,808 --> 00:34:07,378 Bianca Belair has assembled every single one 584 00:34:07,445 --> 00:34:10,248 with a cross to bear with Damage CTRL. 585 00:34:10,314 --> 00:34:12,650 Oh, here we go! It's kicking off already! 586 00:34:12,717 --> 00:34:15,119 -[intense music plays] -[crowd cheers] 587 00:34:17,522 --> 00:34:20,892 [Graves] Right on time, Bayley saves the day. 588 00:34:20,958 --> 00:34:22,493 [Patrick] Off the ropes! 589 00:34:23,528 --> 00:34:26,431 [Graves] Michin with the assist. Now, she's going diving! 590 00:34:28,099 --> 00:34:30,535 [Patrick] They've got a table, but watch out! 591 00:34:30,601 --> 00:34:31,502 [crowd boos] 592 00:34:32,170 --> 00:34:34,772 Damage CTRL having their way here. 593 00:34:34,839 --> 00:34:36,741 [Graves] With a Decapitator! 594 00:34:36,808 --> 00:34:40,411 [Patrick] First the pumpkin pie, now the mist, carnage here tonight. 595 00:34:41,712 --> 00:34:43,147 Is that Isla Dawn? 596 00:34:43,214 --> 00:34:46,184 [Graves] And Alba Fyre behind Asuka and Kairi. 597 00:34:50,688 --> 00:34:53,024 Damage CTRL not expecting that. 598 00:34:53,925 --> 00:34:56,160 -Michin now… -Eat Defeat! 599 00:34:56,227 --> 00:34:57,695 [Patrick] Michin with ideas! 600 00:34:57,762 --> 00:34:59,864 [music drops] 601 00:35:00,665 --> 00:35:02,333 Senton through the table! 602 00:35:02,400 --> 00:35:05,036 [Graves] A win for Michin! 603 00:35:06,437 --> 00:35:08,973 [Michin] Now it's my time, and at New Year's Revolution, 604 00:35:09,040 --> 00:35:12,810 it's time for me to remind everyone who Michin is. 605 00:35:12,877 --> 00:35:14,946 [crowd cheers] 606 00:35:17,348 --> 00:35:20,218 ["Tokyo Shock" by def rebel playing] 607 00:35:34,465 --> 00:35:37,535 [Rome] And her opponents, accompanied by Dakota Kai 608 00:35:37,602 --> 00:35:40,438 Kairi Sane, Bayley, and Asuka, 609 00:35:40,505 --> 00:35:43,574 representing Damage CTRL, 610 00:35:43,641 --> 00:35:48,813 she is the WWE Women's Champion, 611 00:35:48,880 --> 00:35:53,551 Iyo Sky! 612 00:35:53,618 --> 00:35:55,653 [Patrick] You see what I'm seeing, Corey? 613 00:35:55,720 --> 00:35:58,890 Iyo Sky, the champ, is going it alone 614 00:35:58,956 --> 00:36:01,826 as the rest of Damage CTRL hang back. 615 00:36:01,893 --> 00:36:03,761 [Graves] I agree completely with the strategy 616 00:36:03,828 --> 00:36:05,062 because if you're Iyo Sky, 617 00:36:05,129 --> 00:36:08,466 you want all of the respect of the entire WWE Universe, 618 00:36:08,533 --> 00:36:10,835 of the entire locker room, and to this moment, 619 00:36:10,902 --> 00:36:13,538 Iyo still doesn't feel as though she has that. 620 00:36:13,604 --> 00:36:16,541 She is the reigning WWE Women's Champion. 621 00:36:16,607 --> 00:36:18,643 She is the Pearl of Damage CTRL. 622 00:36:18,709 --> 00:36:21,512 But if Iyo is not careful tonight, 623 00:36:21,579 --> 00:36:24,849 you are dealing with a very dangerous opponent in Michin. 624 00:36:24,916 --> 00:36:27,818 And it's Michin's biggest match of her entire career. 625 00:36:27,885 --> 00:36:30,821 Michin is gonna find out a great deal about herself tonight. 626 00:36:30,888 --> 00:36:32,456 Can she rise to the occasion? 627 00:36:32,523 --> 00:36:34,559 Can Michin meet the moment? 628 00:36:34,625 --> 00:36:38,329 Or will she fall at the feet of Iyo Sky as so many before? 629 00:36:38,829 --> 00:36:42,733 [Patrick] Michin said she's been so focused on helping the boys within The OC, 630 00:36:42,800 --> 00:36:45,603 but it's time to focus on myself, she said. 631 00:36:45,670 --> 00:36:47,872 What an opportunity this is as the bell rings. 632 00:36:47,939 --> 00:36:51,042 The WWE Women's Championship is the prize tonight. 633 00:36:51,108 --> 00:36:52,577 Well, you've referenced "the boys," 634 00:36:52,643 --> 00:36:56,214 obviously referring to Gallows, Anderson, and even AJ Styles. 635 00:36:56,280 --> 00:36:59,250 And trust me, you don't spend time around those three men 636 00:36:59,317 --> 00:37:02,687 without picking up a great deal of knowledge about this game. 637 00:37:02,753 --> 00:37:05,456 Michin is as well prepared as anybody could be tonight. 638 00:37:05,523 --> 00:37:07,525 [Patrick] Look at the reflexes of Iyo Sky. 639 00:37:07,592 --> 00:37:10,561 What's the strategy for Michin here against the high-flying Iyo Sky? 640 00:37:10,628 --> 00:37:12,330 [Graves] Michin needs to keep Iyo grounded. 641 00:37:12,396 --> 00:37:15,600 It sounds simple, but it is much easier said than done. 642 00:37:15,666 --> 00:37:18,202 Michin needs to utilize some of her martial arts abilities, 643 00:37:18,269 --> 00:37:20,104 maybe even a little bit of a power advantage. 644 00:37:21,339 --> 00:37:25,576 Great athleticism by the WWE Women's Champion Iyo Sky. 645 00:37:26,310 --> 00:37:28,779 [Patrick] The Champion since SummerSlam, Iyo Sky. 646 00:37:28,846 --> 00:37:31,716 You can tell the confidence is absolutely soaring. 647 00:37:35,086 --> 00:37:36,487 So rapid. 648 00:37:36,554 --> 00:37:38,856 -But Michin is so versatile. -Backslide. 649 00:37:38,923 --> 00:37:40,625 [Patrick] Shoulders are down here. 650 00:37:40,691 --> 00:37:41,726 Iyo Sky out in time. 651 00:37:43,427 --> 00:37:45,596 Once more, no wasted time for Michin. 652 00:37:47,231 --> 00:37:50,201 Here to impress and continue this fine momentum. 653 00:37:50,268 --> 00:37:52,970 [Graves] I like the pace that Michin is keeping right now. 654 00:37:53,037 --> 00:37:54,405 She's not getting ahead of herself. 655 00:37:54,472 --> 00:37:55,873 Not trying to speed things up 656 00:37:55,940 --> 00:37:57,908 to the extent that she can make a mistake. 657 00:37:57,975 --> 00:38:00,344 Keep the Champion the target in front of you. 658 00:38:01,912 --> 00:38:03,080 At least as long as you can 659 00:38:03,147 --> 00:38:04,582 because here comes the Champion. 660 00:38:04,649 --> 00:38:07,618 Beautiful roll through, double stomp by Iyo Sky. 661 00:38:07,685 --> 00:38:09,453 [Patrick] Stomping on that midsection. 662 00:38:09,520 --> 00:38:11,789 You know, Bayley took to social media earlier today talking about 663 00:38:11,856 --> 00:38:14,492 how 2024 is the year for Damage CTRL. 664 00:38:14,558 --> 00:38:15,993 Iyo's the champion. 665 00:38:16,060 --> 00:38:17,762 Kabuki Warriors are gonna be champions. 666 00:38:17,828 --> 00:38:21,065 And Bayley, who's declared for the Royal Rumble says she'll win it 667 00:38:21,132 --> 00:38:22,967 and challenge Rhea Ripley. 668 00:38:23,034 --> 00:38:24,702 [Graves] Some mind games for Michin. 669 00:38:24,769 --> 00:38:27,438 Got the better of Iyo in that instance, and here comes the challenger. 670 00:38:27,505 --> 00:38:28,739 Michin gonna fly! 671 00:38:28,806 --> 00:38:30,875 Michin taking out Iyo! 672 00:38:31,676 --> 00:38:32,877 [Patrick] Is this the night? 673 00:38:32,943 --> 00:38:36,681 Can Michin become champion here live on SmackDown? 674 00:38:39,917 --> 00:38:42,186 [Patrick] We're sold out tonight in Vancouver, Canada. 675 00:38:42,253 --> 00:38:45,323 The WWE Women's Championship is the prize tonight. 676 00:38:45,389 --> 00:38:48,125 Michin challenging the champ Iyo Sky. 677 00:38:48,192 --> 00:38:50,227 And what a performance we've seen from Michin so far. 678 00:38:50,294 --> 00:38:52,697 [Graves] Very solid performance thus far by Michin. 679 00:38:52,763 --> 00:38:54,565 But you can have a strong performance, 680 00:38:54,632 --> 00:38:57,201 but all that really matters is the result at the end. 681 00:38:57,268 --> 00:39:01,372 Michin wants to head back to the US as the new WWE Women's Champion. 682 00:39:01,972 --> 00:39:03,040 -[Patrick] Michin now-- -Oh! 683 00:39:03,607 --> 00:39:04,875 Oh great. I think… 684 00:39:06,510 --> 00:39:07,611 Wow! 685 00:39:08,679 --> 00:39:10,181 [Patrick] Pushed away by Iyo Sky. 686 00:39:11,282 --> 00:39:14,452 Michin taking down Iyo! Vicious knee! 687 00:39:14,518 --> 00:39:16,120 [Graves] Rocked the jaw of the champion. 688 00:39:20,324 --> 00:39:22,093 Gutwrench by Michin. 689 00:39:22,760 --> 00:39:25,830 In reference that she would have a power advantage over Iyo 690 00:39:25,896 --> 00:39:28,332 in this matchup. Gutwrench Suplex. 691 00:39:28,399 --> 00:39:31,302 And the Champion now looking for respite in the bottom turnbuckle. 692 00:39:31,368 --> 00:39:34,004 [Patrick] Remember, Damage CTRL went backstage. 693 00:39:34,071 --> 00:39:36,073 Iyo Sky going it alone tonight. 694 00:39:38,209 --> 00:39:41,946 -The target within sight for Michin. -[Graves] Cannonball in the corner. 695 00:39:44,415 --> 00:39:47,151 [Patrick] Cover now. Can she get the championship? 696 00:39:47,218 --> 00:39:48,219 Iyo kicks out. 697 00:39:49,787 --> 00:39:51,355 [Graves] Take another look at the knee 698 00:39:51,422 --> 00:39:53,491 that Michin connected with moments ago. 699 00:39:53,557 --> 00:39:55,726 Right under the chin of Iyo. 700 00:39:56,961 --> 00:39:58,529 [Patrick] Showing that versatility once more. 701 00:39:58,596 --> 00:40:00,498 Looking for Eat Defeat there, Michin. 702 00:40:00,564 --> 00:40:01,999 Big right hand from Iyo. 703 00:40:04,502 --> 00:40:06,604 Iyo Sky continues to grow. 704 00:40:06,670 --> 00:40:08,439 Continues to evolve as champion. 705 00:40:08,506 --> 00:40:10,708 Michin is putting on a show tonight. 706 00:40:11,475 --> 00:40:14,645 [Graves] Michin realizing the magnitude of the opportunity. 707 00:40:14,712 --> 00:40:17,081 The biggest match of her career thus far. 708 00:40:17,982 --> 00:40:21,118 Will be a life changing-- Oh my God! 709 00:40:22,019 --> 00:40:23,120 That's gotta do it! 710 00:40:23,187 --> 00:40:25,156 [Patrick] Gets across quickly to win the championship! 711 00:40:25,222 --> 00:40:27,792 -Can Michin do it? -Wow! 712 00:40:27,858 --> 00:40:32,329 It's a testament to the toughness of the WWE Women's Champion Iyo Sky. 713 00:40:32,396 --> 00:40:33,531 As we look again… 714 00:40:34,498 --> 00:40:38,669 at the knees driven right into the chest of the champion. 715 00:40:38,736 --> 00:40:41,772 And now, Michin perhaps looking for some type of submission. 716 00:40:41,839 --> 00:40:43,007 Maybe a half crab. 717 00:40:44,275 --> 00:40:45,676 It is cinched in. 718 00:40:46,377 --> 00:40:47,745 Michin leaning back. 719 00:40:48,345 --> 00:40:49,613 -Give up! -[Patrick] Will Iyo tap? 720 00:40:49,680 --> 00:40:51,081 Give up! 721 00:40:51,849 --> 00:40:53,851 [Patrick] Close to the ropes and she gets there. 722 00:40:54,652 --> 00:40:55,653 Forcing the break. 723 00:40:56,520 --> 00:40:59,790 [Graves] Now, in my opinion, is when Michin needs to step on the gas. 724 00:40:59,857 --> 00:41:02,793 Pick up the pace. Push the champion beyond her limits. 725 00:41:02,860 --> 00:41:05,930 Michin has done a great job of dictating the pace in this matchup. 726 00:41:05,996 --> 00:41:07,531 But now it's time to step on it. 727 00:41:08,199 --> 00:41:11,035 [Patrick] Iyo clearly feeling the effects, but Iyo back up now and… 728 00:41:12,203 --> 00:41:14,004 hanging Michin's leg over the ropes. 729 00:41:15,806 --> 00:41:18,175 The Genius of the Sky has been flattened. 730 00:41:18,242 --> 00:41:20,444 [Graves] I'm not entirely sure that the Genius of the Sky 731 00:41:20,511 --> 00:41:22,046 knows where she's at right now. 732 00:41:22,112 --> 00:41:24,448 That right hand from Michin rocked the champ. 733 00:41:24,515 --> 00:41:26,650 -[Michin screaming] -[Patrick] Now on the apron. 734 00:41:27,418 --> 00:41:28,752 [Graves] Let's go behind. 735 00:41:28,819 --> 00:41:30,988 -No, no, no, no, no, no! -On the apron! 736 00:41:31,055 --> 00:41:32,857 Crushing the neck of Michin! 737 00:41:32,923 --> 00:41:37,495 [Graves] Bridging German Suplex by Iyo Sky on the apron. 738 00:41:38,028 --> 00:41:41,732 Infamously known as the hardest part of the ring. 739 00:41:41,799 --> 00:41:43,667 [crowd cheering] 740 00:41:43,734 --> 00:41:47,004 [Patrick] Michin has certainly kept Iyo grounded, Corey, as you mentioned. 741 00:41:47,071 --> 00:41:50,441 But the Genius of the Sky finding different ways now. 742 00:41:50,508 --> 00:41:52,943 [Graves] Now Iyo measuring the challenger. 743 00:41:53,010 --> 00:41:55,479 -[Patrick] Oh, she'll fly. -Drop kick right on the money. 744 00:41:57,648 --> 00:41:59,950 [Patrick] Iyo quickly dragging her prey inside. 745 00:42:00,885 --> 00:42:01,852 [screaming] 746 00:42:01,919 --> 00:42:03,888 Is this when the champ will soar? 747 00:42:05,689 --> 00:42:07,157 [Graves] From the top! 748 00:42:07,224 --> 00:42:09,159 Iyo with the Over The Moonsault! 749 00:42:09,226 --> 00:42:12,563 -The knees were up! -Michin got her knees up just in time. 750 00:42:13,030 --> 00:42:15,900 Can the challenger capitalize? Dragon Suplex! 751 00:42:16,634 --> 00:42:17,902 Cover by Michin! 752 00:42:17,968 --> 00:42:20,271 [Patrick] Quickly in to put away Iyo for the championship! 753 00:42:20,337 --> 00:42:22,339 And Iyo gets free once more. 754 00:42:25,009 --> 00:42:26,243 [Graves] Take a look at this. 755 00:42:26,310 --> 00:42:28,612 Iyo looking for the Over The Moonsault. 756 00:42:28,679 --> 00:42:29,647 Her bread and butter. 757 00:42:29,713 --> 00:42:32,650 Michin able to get her knees up just in time. 758 00:42:32,716 --> 00:42:36,487 And then followed immediately by a Dragon Suplex. 759 00:42:36,554 --> 00:42:40,424 And now Michin… could be thinking about ending this. 760 00:42:42,760 --> 00:42:44,795 [Patrick] Instead, Iyo looking to turn it around, 761 00:42:44,862 --> 00:42:47,765 but rolls free and the knees to the jaw of Michin. 762 00:42:48,265 --> 00:42:49,767 [Graves] Stacked and covered! 763 00:42:49,833 --> 00:42:52,569 [Patrick] To retain-- Michin, still alive in this match. 764 00:42:56,540 --> 00:43:01,412 Tonight's Friday Night SmackDown on Fox is sponsored by Progressive. 765 00:43:01,478 --> 00:43:05,916 [Graves] From the top now and again, Michin thwarting Iyo's plans. 766 00:43:07,117 --> 00:43:09,420 [Patrick] Big rights there for Michin. 767 00:43:12,423 --> 00:43:13,757 Iyo within sight. 768 00:43:14,825 --> 00:43:16,260 [Graves] That Shotei… 769 00:43:17,294 --> 00:43:20,497 might have just erased Michin's championship dreams. 770 00:43:20,564 --> 00:43:22,800 [Patrick] Totally rocks Michin. 771 00:43:22,866 --> 00:43:24,802 -Now from the top rope. -[Graves] Uh-oh. 772 00:43:24,868 --> 00:43:26,503 [Patrick] There's that strength of Michin. 773 00:43:26,570 --> 00:43:27,638 [Graves] Great power… 774 00:43:28,806 --> 00:43:30,708 by Michin. Iyo… 775 00:43:31,909 --> 00:43:34,478 in a very, very precarious position. 776 00:43:35,946 --> 00:43:38,882 -Styles Clash! -Wow! 777 00:43:39,850 --> 00:43:41,885 -That's gotta do it! Cover… -A nod to AJ! 778 00:43:41,952 --> 00:43:44,321 …to win the championship! Does she? Oh! 779 00:43:44,388 --> 00:43:46,790 [Patrick] The hand on the ropes! Was it in time? 780 00:43:46,857 --> 00:43:50,327 [Graves] Fantastic ring awareness by the champion. 781 00:43:51,128 --> 00:43:54,498 Take another look at this. From the second rope, 782 00:43:54,565 --> 00:43:56,233 The Styles Clash. 783 00:43:56,300 --> 00:43:59,303 We mentioned how much time Michin has spent with AJ. 784 00:43:59,370 --> 00:44:00,904 How much she has learned. 785 00:44:00,971 --> 00:44:04,041 And Michin came within a fraction of a second of becoming 786 00:44:04,108 --> 00:44:05,442 WWE Women's Champion. 787 00:44:05,509 --> 00:44:07,244 -[Patrick] Can she do it? -Oh God! 788 00:44:07,311 --> 00:44:08,979 [Patrick] Nobody home at all. 789 00:44:09,046 --> 00:44:10,481 A crushing landing. 790 00:44:11,081 --> 00:44:12,116 [screams] 791 00:44:12,182 --> 00:44:14,852 [Graves] Meteora into the barricade. 792 00:44:17,621 --> 00:44:20,758 You can see the urgency in Iyo Sky. 793 00:44:21,659 --> 00:44:23,927 [Patrick] Just when Michin had all the momentum. 794 00:44:23,994 --> 00:44:25,896 How the tide has turned. 795 00:44:29,033 --> 00:44:33,370 And the WWE Women's Champion Iyo Sky… 796 00:44:33,437 --> 00:44:35,839 with the Over The Moonsault. 797 00:44:35,906 --> 00:44:38,976 In for the cover to retain the championship. 798 00:44:39,043 --> 00:44:40,711 [bell rings] 799 00:44:43,047 --> 00:44:45,983 [Rome] Here is your winner and still 800 00:44:46,050 --> 00:44:50,354 the WWE Women's Champion, 801 00:44:50,421 --> 00:44:54,892 Iyo Sky! 802 00:44:54,958 --> 00:44:57,227 [Graves] Listen, credit where it is due. 803 00:44:57,294 --> 00:45:00,898 You have to tip your hat to Michin 804 00:45:00,964 --> 00:45:03,300 for the effort she put up tonight. 805 00:45:03,367 --> 00:45:05,836 Pushing Iyo Sky to the limits. 806 00:45:05,903 --> 00:45:07,938 But here is where it all went south. 807 00:45:08,872 --> 00:45:11,208 Like a belly flop in an empty pool. 808 00:45:12,142 --> 00:45:15,946 And the breathtaking Over The Moonsault 809 00:45:16,013 --> 00:45:19,817 delivered by the Pearl of Damage CTRL. 810 00:45:19,883 --> 00:45:21,985 I like that. I'm gonna keep using it. 811 00:45:22,052 --> 00:45:28,892 Iyo Sky retains her WWE Women's Championship at New Year's Revolution. 812 00:45:29,893 --> 00:45:32,963 [Patrick] What a start to the year for Iyo Sky. 813 00:45:35,299 --> 00:45:39,536 Folks, I'm told that we can now go live backstage 814 00:45:39,603 --> 00:45:42,172 to the special counsel for Roman Reigns, 815 00:45:42,239 --> 00:45:44,074 "The Wiseman" Paul Heyman. 816 00:45:46,610 --> 00:45:50,280 Now, Paul, before we get your thoughts on tonight's main event, 817 00:45:50,347 --> 00:45:55,919 I have to ask, do you have a reaction to The Rock's comments from Monday? 818 00:45:57,454 --> 00:45:58,789 [sighs] 819 00:46:00,791 --> 00:46:04,027 The Rock name drops Roman Reigns 820 00:46:04,928 --> 00:46:07,998 because The Rock wants to sit 821 00:46:08,065 --> 00:46:10,701 at the Head of the Table. 822 00:46:10,768 --> 00:46:14,204 To sit at the Head of the Table, 823 00:46:14,271 --> 00:46:19,576 one must be invited to a Dinner of Relevancy. 824 00:46:19,643 --> 00:46:23,814 The Rock has not been invited. 825 00:46:23,881 --> 00:46:25,916 Nor will he be. 826 00:46:25,983 --> 00:46:30,888 Because The Rock is just like everybody else. 827 00:46:30,954 --> 00:46:34,925 He's looking for a shortcut to the headlines. 828 00:46:34,992 --> 00:46:39,863 There's only two ways in this world to guarantee going viral. 829 00:46:39,930 --> 00:46:42,633 One, date Taylor Swift. 830 00:46:42,699 --> 00:46:45,302 Two, call out Roman Reigns. 831 00:46:46,737 --> 00:46:50,374 Roman Reigns wins a match, out comes John Cena. 832 00:46:50,440 --> 00:46:55,212 Roman Reigns wins a match, out comes Brock Lesnar. 833 00:46:55,279 --> 00:46:58,048 Roman Reigns beats Cody Rhodes. 834 00:46:58,115 --> 00:47:05,122 Cody Rhodes still talking about finishing his damn story. 835 00:47:05,856 --> 00:47:08,692 CM Punk 836 00:47:08,759 --> 00:47:13,664 comes back to WWE after ten years. 837 00:47:15,465 --> 00:47:16,600 Welcome back. 838 00:47:17,167 --> 00:47:22,072 CM Punk says he's the OG Paul Heyman guy, which he is. 839 00:47:22,606 --> 00:47:25,409 Till I upgraded from best friend to advocate. 840 00:47:25,475 --> 00:47:28,612 And upgraded from advocate to Wiseman. 841 00:47:28,679 --> 00:47:35,118 Tonight, Randy Orton, AJ Styles, and LA Knight all fight for the privilege 842 00:47:35,185 --> 00:47:39,756 of getting smashed by Roman Reigns at the Royal Rumble. 843 00:47:39,823 --> 00:47:41,425 And the one man that wins tonight 844 00:47:41,491 --> 00:47:44,661 will be smashed by Roman Reigns at the Royal Rumble 845 00:47:44,728 --> 00:47:49,866 the same way whomever opposes Roman Reigns in the main event of WrestleMania 846 00:47:49,933 --> 00:47:52,870 will be smashed by your Tribal Chief. 847 00:47:52,936 --> 00:47:55,239 Smashed by the Head of the Table. 848 00:47:55,305 --> 00:47:59,443 Smashed by the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World. 849 00:48:00,110 --> 00:48:02,312 Because there's not one man 850 00:48:03,680 --> 00:48:07,517 on the face of this planet that can beat… 851 00:48:08,852 --> 00:48:11,955 [softly] Roman Reigns. 852 00:48:17,861 --> 00:48:20,364 ♪ Yes, boy! ♪ 853 00:48:20,998 --> 00:48:23,734 [Graves] Lots of chew on from The Wiseman. 854 00:48:25,535 --> 00:48:26,637 [bell rings] 855 00:48:26,703 --> 00:48:27,704 [Rome] The following contest 856 00:48:27,771 --> 00:48:32,009 is a tag team match scheduled for one fall. 857 00:48:32,075 --> 00:48:36,913 Introducing first, Kit Wilson and Elton Prince. 858 00:48:36,980 --> 00:48:40,083 Pretty Deadly! 859 00:48:41,985 --> 00:48:43,687 [Patrick] The fancy lads are here. 860 00:48:43,754 --> 00:48:47,224 Pretty Deadly in action against Butch and who? 861 00:48:47,291 --> 00:48:48,558 We're gonna find out next. 862 00:48:50,727 --> 00:48:53,363 ♪ We're pretty deadly ♪ 863 00:48:54,398 --> 00:48:55,832 ♪ We're pretty… ♪ 864 00:48:58,568 --> 00:49:00,871 [screaming] 865 00:49:01,838 --> 00:49:03,740 That was amazing! 866 00:49:03,807 --> 00:49:06,777 That was amazing! What did I tell you? What did I tell you? 867 00:49:06,843 --> 00:49:08,478 2024 is the year of Damage CTRL. 868 00:49:08,545 --> 00:49:10,213 My vision. My vision. 869 00:49:10,280 --> 00:49:12,616 I've seen greatness in all of you guys. 870 00:49:12,683 --> 00:49:15,319 In all of you guys. But greatness needs gold. 871 00:49:15,385 --> 00:49:18,322 And that's exactly what our champion did. You retained your gold. 872 00:49:18,388 --> 00:49:19,990 I knew you'd beat Michin tonight. 873 00:49:20,057 --> 00:49:22,192 -Woo! -[laughter] 874 00:49:22,259 --> 00:49:25,128 Iyo's Era will never end. 875 00:49:25,195 --> 00:49:26,229 -Never! -Never! 876 00:49:26,296 --> 00:49:29,499 You know what else will never end? My plan. 877 00:49:29,566 --> 00:49:33,937 And that is Kabuki Warriors next winning the Tag Team Championships. 878 00:49:34,004 --> 00:49:36,540 -That is right. -Hey, and you know what else? 879 00:49:36,606 --> 00:49:38,709 You are going to win the Rumble. 880 00:49:38,775 --> 00:49:40,944 And you're gonna take that title off Rhea. 881 00:49:41,011 --> 00:49:42,279 -How about that? -Oh my God. 882 00:49:42,346 --> 00:49:44,681 That sounds like a beautiful pl-- 883 00:49:45,415 --> 00:49:46,283 Ugh! 884 00:49:47,217 --> 00:49:48,385 Now hold up. I'm not-- 885 00:49:48,452 --> 00:49:49,453 [crowd cheering] 886 00:49:49,519 --> 00:49:50,921 I'm not here for a fight. 887 00:49:50,988 --> 00:49:53,390 No, I'm here to congratulate the champion. 888 00:49:53,457 --> 00:49:55,258 So congratulations on a great match tonight. 889 00:49:55,325 --> 00:50:00,530 But you, Bayley, on the other hand, you're getting a little ahead of yourself. 890 00:50:00,597 --> 00:50:02,265 Because that little plan you're talking about? 891 00:50:02,332 --> 00:50:04,968 Yeah, that got a flaw because… [clears throat] 892 00:50:05,035 --> 00:50:07,004 …you're not winning the Royal Rumble. 893 00:50:07,070 --> 00:50:09,940 Because I'm entering the Royal Rumble. 894 00:50:10,907 --> 00:50:11,808 [Bayley snorts] 895 00:50:12,909 --> 00:50:16,179 And I can't wait to KOD you over the top rope. 896 00:50:16,747 --> 00:50:21,785 See what's gonna happen is, I'm gonna win the Royal Rumble for the second time 897 00:50:21,852 --> 00:50:23,854 and then at WrestleMania, 898 00:50:23,920 --> 00:50:26,423 I'm gonna take back my title, 899 00:50:26,490 --> 00:50:29,726 and then the Iyo Era ends. 900 00:50:30,894 --> 00:50:33,430 Oh, and Happy New Years. 901 00:50:34,498 --> 00:50:35,499 [giggles] 902 00:50:39,036 --> 00:50:40,904 [speaking Japanese] 903 00:50:41,705 --> 00:50:44,608 Hey, Iyo is saying that you as the leader, 904 00:50:44,674 --> 00:50:46,676 you need to take care of Bianca, okay? 905 00:50:47,210 --> 00:50:49,379 We can't have her jeopardizing your plan. 906 00:50:50,047 --> 00:50:51,615 Right? Let's go, guys. 907 00:50:56,286 --> 00:50:57,754 [upbeat music plays] 908 00:50:57,821 --> 00:51:01,525 [Graves] Bayley apparently drawing the assignment of taking out Bianca. 909 00:51:01,591 --> 00:51:04,161 [Patrick] The Royal Rumble is sponsored by Cricket. 910 00:51:04,227 --> 00:51:06,329 With fast and powerful nationwide 5G coverage, 911 00:51:06,396 --> 00:51:08,665 you can stress less and smile more. 912 00:51:08,732 --> 00:51:11,902 And by Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League. 913 00:51:11,968 --> 00:51:14,438 Available February 2nd on PlayStation 5. 914 00:51:17,174 --> 00:51:20,243 The tastiest snacks, huh? Corey, stop dancing, will you? 915 00:51:20,310 --> 00:51:22,679 [Graves] This has been my favorite episode of 2024 916 00:51:22,746 --> 00:51:25,782 Friday Night SmackDown, and it just got even better. 917 00:51:28,251 --> 00:51:30,520 I would invite you to join me in a "Yes, Boy!" 918 00:51:30,587 --> 00:51:32,389 But I know you would humiliate yourself 919 00:51:32,456 --> 00:51:35,091 and Pretty Deadly and the entire nation of Ireland. 920 00:51:35,158 --> 00:51:36,626 [Patrick] Look at the sold-out crowd. 921 00:51:36,693 --> 00:51:38,662 Not one person dancing along with Pretty Deadly. 922 00:51:38,728 --> 00:51:41,698 [Graves] Because they're mesmerized by the giant disco ball, 923 00:51:41,765 --> 00:51:45,569 by the good looks and, potentially, the brutality of Butch. 924 00:51:51,041 --> 00:51:52,209 [explosion pops] 925 00:51:54,111 --> 00:51:56,213 [Patrick] Butch had one task over the holidays. 926 00:51:56,279 --> 00:51:59,516 Find a partner to face Pretty Deadly. 927 00:51:59,583 --> 00:52:01,418 Who's it gonna be, Butch? 928 00:52:04,254 --> 00:52:07,190 ["Born Animal" by def rebel playing] 929 00:52:09,593 --> 00:52:12,863 [Graves] Oh ho ho! Okay! 930 00:52:12,929 --> 00:52:19,102 [Rome] And their opponents, the team of Butch and Tyler Bate! 931 00:52:20,170 --> 00:52:22,772 [Graves] If you're a follower of NXT, 932 00:52:22,839 --> 00:52:27,777 you are already familiar with the big strong boy, Tyler Bate. 933 00:52:27,844 --> 00:52:32,849 We know Pretty Deadly is extremely familiar with both Butch and Tyler Bate. 934 00:52:32,916 --> 00:52:37,454 This is a pretty formidable tag team, if maybe not who you would have expected. 935 00:52:37,521 --> 00:52:39,523 [Patrick] They've tagged all around the world before. 936 00:52:39,589 --> 00:52:41,591 They've faced each other many, many times. 937 00:52:41,658 --> 00:52:44,794 Butch and Tyler Bate go back 12 years. 938 00:52:45,395 --> 00:52:47,130 What a selection from Butch. 939 00:52:47,197 --> 00:52:50,100 [Graves] Tyler Bate actually competed in his very first match 940 00:52:50,167 --> 00:52:53,603 in Oxford, England against Butch. 941 00:52:53,670 --> 00:52:55,939 And the two of them since have 942 00:52:56,006 --> 00:52:59,242 really made great names for themselves around the globe. 943 00:52:59,309 --> 00:53:02,679 Here in WWE, both former NXT UK Champions 944 00:53:02,746 --> 00:53:05,916 have had quite a few instant classics in their day. 945 00:53:05,982 --> 00:53:08,652 [Patrick] Tyler Bate, it was Butch who he beat at 19 years of age 946 00:53:08,718 --> 00:53:11,755 to become the youngest NXT UK Champion. 947 00:53:11,821 --> 00:53:13,957 I don't know if we have to worry about chemistry here, Corey, 948 00:53:14,024 --> 00:53:15,192 when it comes to Bate and Butch. 949 00:53:15,258 --> 00:53:17,027 [Graves] Listen, Bate and Butch are two of the men 950 00:53:17,093 --> 00:53:19,829 who are responsible for globally popularizing 951 00:53:19,896 --> 00:53:22,199 what we now know as British Strong Style. 952 00:53:22,265 --> 00:53:25,235 A very unique form of in-ring competition. 953 00:53:26,002 --> 00:53:27,604 I just hope Kit and Elton are prepared. 954 00:53:27,671 --> 00:53:29,372 They didn't have any time to plan for Tyler Bate. 955 00:53:30,607 --> 00:53:34,277 [Patrick] A SmackDown debut for Tyler Bate, who's struggling here already. 956 00:53:34,945 --> 00:53:36,279 Kit Wilson in control. 957 00:53:38,615 --> 00:53:41,084 Well, Tyler Bate is so quick. He's so strong. 958 00:53:41,151 --> 00:53:45,622 And what Tyler Bate lacks in height, he more than compensates for in raw power 959 00:53:45,689 --> 00:53:47,023 and technique. 960 00:53:47,090 --> 00:53:48,391 Bate, pound for pound. 961 00:53:48,458 --> 00:53:50,260 -[Patrick laughs] -Case in point. 962 00:53:50,327 --> 00:53:53,096 Pound for pound, one of the strongest athletes in WWE. 963 00:53:54,331 --> 00:53:56,266 [Patrick] So rapid with his movements. 964 00:53:56,900 --> 00:54:01,338 [Graves] Utilizing a traditional British style of wrestling with a little update. 965 00:54:02,973 --> 00:54:06,076 Just toying here with Pretty Deadly, something we don't see too often. 966 00:54:06,142 --> 00:54:08,712 Shoulders are down here and Wilson kicking out. 967 00:54:08,778 --> 00:54:10,347 [Graves] Dropkick. 968 00:54:10,413 --> 00:54:12,849 Right in the moneymaker of Kit Wilson. 969 00:54:12,916 --> 00:54:15,118 And Tyler Bate impressing 970 00:54:15,185 --> 00:54:17,554 the WWE Universe here in Vancouver. 971 00:54:18,154 --> 00:54:19,322 [Patrick] The tag was made here. 972 00:54:19,389 --> 00:54:22,325 A frantic tag at that now for Elton Prince. 973 00:54:22,392 --> 00:54:24,194 Dramatically hits the deck. 974 00:54:26,429 --> 00:54:28,231 Here goes Tyler Bate. 975 00:54:28,298 --> 00:54:29,966 Off the shoulders of Butch. 976 00:54:30,033 --> 00:54:31,968 Look at this tag team action we're seeing. 977 00:54:35,672 --> 00:54:37,841 Elton Prince trying to fight his way out. 978 00:54:38,642 --> 00:54:41,745 You know what an unorthodox competitor Butch can be. 979 00:54:44,681 --> 00:54:46,549 [Graves] Great athleticism on display. 980 00:54:47,317 --> 00:54:48,318 Oh! 981 00:54:49,552 --> 00:54:52,455 [Patrick] Wiping Elton off his feet. 982 00:54:52,522 --> 00:54:53,890 [Graves] Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no. 983 00:54:53,957 --> 00:54:56,326 Not the fingers, Butch. Not the fingers. 984 00:54:57,994 --> 00:54:59,829 Oh, don't look at this. Oh! 985 00:55:01,097 --> 00:55:03,299 Might have broken Elton Kit's arm. 986 00:55:03,366 --> 00:55:05,068 [Patrick] Maybe he's gonna need a wheelchair. 987 00:55:05,568 --> 00:55:06,670 [Graves] I hope not. 988 00:55:08,204 --> 00:55:10,240 [Patrick] Here's Tyler Bate now gathering momentum. 989 00:55:10,307 --> 00:55:12,242 Both Superstars! 990 00:55:12,308 --> 00:55:13,743 Wiping out Pretty Deadly. 991 00:55:13,810 --> 00:55:16,813 What a showing so far from Tyler Bate and Butch. 992 00:55:20,684 --> 00:55:22,819 [Patrick] We are sold out tonight. 993 00:55:22,886 --> 00:55:25,422 What an atmosphere for New Year's Revolution. 994 00:55:25,488 --> 00:55:30,060 Butch and Tyler Bate is making his SmackDown debut against Pretty Deadly. 995 00:55:30,126 --> 00:55:31,761 [Graves] Pretty Deadly have done a great job 996 00:55:31,828 --> 00:55:34,698 of weathering the early storm provided by Tyler Bate. 997 00:55:34,764 --> 00:55:36,800 This is expert level teamwork. 998 00:55:36,866 --> 00:55:41,171 While trapped in the submission of Butch, the tag was made. 999 00:55:41,237 --> 00:55:42,806 And the tides have turned. 1000 00:55:44,074 --> 00:55:46,042 [Patrick] As they have many times throughout this match. 1001 00:55:46,109 --> 00:55:48,345 -Butch now with a kick that connects. -Oh! 1002 00:55:50,747 --> 00:55:53,783 [Patrick] Taken off his feet by Elton Prince. 1003 00:55:57,087 --> 00:56:01,591 A duo that have absolutely impressed since arriving on SmackDown in 2023. 1004 00:56:01,658 --> 00:56:02,859 Oh! 1005 00:56:02,926 --> 00:56:04,661 [Graves] Very unique suplex by Butch, 1006 00:56:04,728 --> 00:56:07,964 who desperately needs to make a tag to the fresher Tyler Bate. 1007 00:56:09,366 --> 00:56:11,167 [Patrick] Raring to get in is Tyler Bate. 1008 00:56:12,068 --> 00:56:14,404 Who can get to the tag first? Butch now. 1009 00:56:14,471 --> 00:56:17,374 Makes the tag for Bate. Here comes Wilson as well. 1010 00:56:17,440 --> 00:56:18,408 Taken off his feet. 1011 00:56:19,909 --> 00:56:23,346 [Graves] Tyler Bate swinging at everything that moves right now. 1012 00:56:26,783 --> 00:56:28,952 [Patrick] This energizer Tyler Bate. 1013 00:56:30,620 --> 00:56:31,788 Effortless. 1014 00:56:32,288 --> 00:56:34,924 Not fazed by this debut on SmackDown at all. 1015 00:56:39,295 --> 00:56:42,432 [Graves] Sneak escape, into the knee lift now from the second turnbuckle. 1016 00:56:42,499 --> 00:56:44,334 -Oh! -[Graves] Flying uppercut. 1017 00:56:45,335 --> 00:56:47,137 [Patrick] European style for Tyler Bate. 1018 00:56:47,203 --> 00:56:49,105 And there's that strength we talked about. 1019 00:56:53,710 --> 00:56:55,712 [Graves] Standing Shooting Star Press. 1020 00:56:55,779 --> 00:56:57,614 [Patrick] Bate could have gone for the cover, Corey. 1021 00:56:57,680 --> 00:56:58,748 He wants this to continue. 1022 00:56:59,516 --> 00:57:04,754 [Graves] Bate showing the entire WWE Universe just what he is capable of. 1023 00:57:04,821 --> 00:57:06,623 Around and around we go. 1024 00:57:06,689 --> 00:57:08,458 Someone get Kit an airsick bag. 1025 00:57:09,159 --> 00:57:11,694 [Patrick] The Airplane Spin from Tyler Bate. 1026 00:57:11,761 --> 00:57:13,763 And the crowd here in Vancouver are loving it. 1027 00:57:13,830 --> 00:57:15,732 [crowd cheering] 1028 00:57:21,504 --> 00:57:23,706 Bate somehow quickly back on his feet. 1029 00:57:24,207 --> 00:57:25,975 There he is. Tags in Butch. 1030 00:57:28,178 --> 00:57:30,146 [Graves] In the corner. Oh! 1031 00:57:30,213 --> 00:57:31,448 Top bin. 1032 00:57:31,514 --> 00:57:33,450 [Patrick] Top bins indeed, Corey. 1033 00:57:33,516 --> 00:57:35,652 [Graves] Look at that, man. I know all about soccer. 1034 00:57:35,718 --> 00:57:38,121 -Oh! -Off the ropes! Look at this! 1035 00:57:39,322 --> 00:57:41,658 Immense tag team work as Butch now. 1036 00:57:41,724 --> 00:57:44,527 The break up… from Elton Prince. 1037 00:57:46,996 --> 00:57:49,632 [Graves] Things are breaking down in this tag team matchup. 1038 00:57:49,699 --> 00:57:51,868 Nasty backhand from Tyler Bate. 1039 00:57:55,305 --> 00:57:56,773 [Patrick] Working in sync now. 1040 00:57:56,840 --> 00:57:59,108 Bate and Butch… and the kick connects. 1041 00:57:59,175 --> 00:58:02,879 [Graves] Elton Prince just kicked Tyler Bate right on the jaw. 1042 00:58:02,946 --> 00:58:04,380 And now Butch from the top. 1043 00:58:05,248 --> 00:58:06,816 Hung across the top rope. 1044 00:58:06,883 --> 00:58:08,418 [Patrick] Hang on a second. Quickly in now. 1045 00:58:08,484 --> 00:58:10,320 For the cover and the victory for Pretty Deadly. 1046 00:58:10,386 --> 00:58:11,287 Did Butch get free? 1047 00:58:11,888 --> 00:58:14,624 -I think he did just in time. -Just in time. 1048 00:58:14,691 --> 00:58:15,625 [screams] 1049 00:58:16,726 --> 00:58:18,228 [Patrick] Butch now turned around. 1050 00:58:19,696 --> 00:58:21,397 [Graves] Got Kit's fingers again. 1051 00:58:21,464 --> 00:58:24,200 -[Patrick] Tag was made. -Oh no! 1052 00:58:25,001 --> 00:58:27,036 [Patrick] Tyler Bate, the legal man. 1053 00:58:27,103 --> 00:58:28,304 Oh, there it is! 1054 00:58:28,371 --> 00:58:29,372 The Bop And Bang! 1055 00:58:33,176 --> 00:58:34,844 Is this? Yes, it is! 1056 00:58:34,911 --> 00:58:37,380 A Double Tyler Driver '97! 1057 00:58:37,447 --> 00:58:40,750 And Tyler Bate on his SmackDown debut gets the win! 1058 00:58:42,685 --> 00:58:43,820 [Rome] Here are your winners. 1059 00:58:43,887 --> 00:58:48,658 The team of Butch and Tyler Bate! 1060 00:58:48,725 --> 00:58:52,028 [Graves] This win has got to feel magnificent for Butch, 1061 00:58:52,695 --> 00:58:55,865 who has been having a bit of a rough patch in his career recently. 1062 00:58:55,932 --> 00:58:57,767 Something of an identity crisis. 1063 00:58:57,834 --> 00:59:01,437 Sometimes it just takes reconnecting with an old friend. 1064 00:59:01,504 --> 00:59:07,143 Tyler Bate making a massive impact here at New Year's Revolution. 1065 00:59:08,544 --> 00:59:12,482 A tag team Tyler Driver. 1066 00:59:12,549 --> 00:59:15,518 -[Patrick] There you go. -A lot of alliteration there. 1067 00:59:15,585 --> 00:59:17,520 But a big win either way. 1068 00:59:17,587 --> 00:59:19,656 It's very disappointing for Kit and Elton. 1069 00:59:19,722 --> 00:59:22,525 They wore their best Robin Hood get-ups tonight and got embarrassed. 1070 00:59:22,592 --> 00:59:24,093 [Patrick laughs] 1071 00:59:24,160 --> 00:59:26,262 [Patrick] Tyler Bate could very well be a star 1072 00:59:26,329 --> 00:59:28,097 on the rise right here on SmackDown. 1073 00:59:28,164 --> 00:59:30,767 And as we turn our attention, folks, to tonight's main event, 1074 00:59:30,833 --> 00:59:33,836 no doubt Bate and others will be trying to emulate 1075 00:59:33,903 --> 00:59:36,472 what a certain "Megastar" did last year. 1076 00:59:39,709 --> 00:59:41,077 ♪ Dig up the soil ♪ 1077 00:59:41,144 --> 00:59:42,378 ♪ Place the seeds ♪ 1078 00:59:42,445 --> 00:59:44,747 ♪ Cover in water And then you wait to see ♪ 1079 00:59:44,814 --> 00:59:47,250 ♪ Gotta keep moving with no complacency ♪ 1080 00:59:47,317 --> 00:59:49,586 ♪ And pay attention to the fact That nothing came for free ♪ 1081 00:59:49,652 --> 00:59:52,822 [LA Knight] All of a sudden, LA Knight's everywhere. 1082 00:59:52,889 --> 00:59:54,324 Let's call it what it is. 1083 00:59:54,390 --> 00:59:57,026 I'm the fastest rising star in SmackDown history. 1084 00:59:57,093 --> 00:59:59,495 ♪ The only star in the movie I'm playing the role ♪ 1085 00:59:59,562 --> 01:00:01,731 ♪ I can never lose the focus I stay in control ♪ 1086 01:00:01,798 --> 01:00:04,400 ♪ To my opponent I can bet I'm making you fold ♪ 1087 01:00:04,467 --> 01:00:06,135 [crowd cheers] 1088 01:00:06,836 --> 01:00:09,839 I'm the best decision this company ever made. 1089 01:00:11,074 --> 01:00:13,242 The one and the only Megastar. 1090 01:00:13,309 --> 01:00:14,744 Tell them whose game this is. 1091 01:00:14,811 --> 01:00:16,613 LA Knight! 1092 01:00:16,679 --> 01:00:18,481 ♪ Yeah, put the pressure on 'em ♪ 1093 01:00:18,548 --> 01:00:24,020 I took Roman Reigns within an inch of that WWE Championship. 1094 01:00:24,087 --> 01:00:25,355 [Cole] Blunt Force Trauma! 1095 01:00:25,421 --> 01:00:27,156 [crowd] One! Two! 1096 01:00:27,223 --> 01:00:29,092 Jimmy Uso saves the match. 1097 01:00:29,158 --> 01:00:34,197 I'm not done till I own the WWE Championship. 1098 01:00:34,263 --> 01:00:35,098 Yeah! 1099 01:00:35,164 --> 01:00:37,467 [Graves] Orton, Styles, Knight. 1100 01:00:37,533 --> 01:00:41,437 The winner goes to the Royal Rumble to challenge Roman Reigns. 1101 01:00:41,504 --> 01:00:42,939 The Bloodline took you out. 1102 01:00:43,006 --> 01:00:45,074 The Bloodline took you out. 1103 01:00:45,141 --> 01:00:47,577 Does anybody remember them taking me out? 1104 01:00:47,644 --> 01:00:50,013 Nah-uh! Which means I'm bulletproof. 1105 01:00:50,880 --> 01:00:53,449 I've got Roman Reigns. 1106 01:00:54,484 --> 01:00:56,019 ♪ Put the pressure on me ♪ 1107 01:00:56,085 --> 01:01:00,723 I am taking the WWE Championship with everybody saying… 1108 01:01:00,790 --> 01:01:02,992 [crowd] LA Knight! 1109 01:01:06,195 --> 01:01:08,998 [Graves] Careers were nearly ended and opportunities stolen. 1110 01:01:09,065 --> 01:01:11,868 But tonight, one Superstar will earn the right 1111 01:01:11,934 --> 01:01:15,705 to make things right at the Royal Rumble and grab the gold. 1112 01:01:15,772 --> 01:01:17,373 But who will move forward tonight? 1113 01:01:17,440 --> 01:01:21,911 We will find out in our massive main event Triple Threat Match. 1114 01:01:21,978 --> 01:01:22,979 Next. 1115 01:01:27,884 --> 01:01:30,787 [Patrick] We are at the home of the Canucks, the Rogers Arena 1116 01:01:30,853 --> 01:01:32,622 in stunning Vancouver, 1117 01:01:32,689 --> 01:01:35,258 British Columbia, Canada here tonight. 1118 01:01:35,324 --> 01:01:37,727 A brilliant night for New Year's Revolution. 1119 01:01:37,794 --> 01:01:42,965 But back on Monday, all eyes around the world were on Monday Night Raw. 1120 01:01:43,032 --> 01:01:46,302 It was the most electrifying start to 2024 imaginable. 1121 01:01:46,369 --> 01:01:51,908 The moment the world's biggest star, The Rock, arrived home to WWE at Day 1. 1122 01:01:51,974 --> 01:01:55,678 The sold-out crowd in San Diego couldn't believe it and neither could the millions 1123 01:01:55,745 --> 01:01:57,447 watching around the world. 1124 01:01:57,513 --> 01:02:01,417 Now look, we know The Rock, he's all about breaking records and that's exactly 1125 01:02:01,484 --> 01:02:03,352 what he did here as well. 1126 01:02:03,419 --> 01:02:04,754 The numbers astonishing. 1127 01:02:04,821 --> 01:02:10,293 Over 171 million views on social media over a five-day period. 1128 01:02:12,061 --> 01:02:15,732 [Graves] We don't call The Most Electrifying Man in All of Entertainment 1129 01:02:15,798 --> 01:02:17,667 for no good reason. 1130 01:02:17,734 --> 01:02:23,673 The Rock changing the game yet again this week on Monday Night Raw. 1131 01:02:26,676 --> 01:02:27,944 I'm gonna have to call you back. 1132 01:02:29,145 --> 01:02:31,581 Ashante, have a seat. 1133 01:02:31,647 --> 01:02:32,648 Thank you for having me. 1134 01:02:33,249 --> 01:02:34,250 What's on your mind? 1135 01:02:35,351 --> 01:02:37,854 Man, I'm gonna keep it a buck with you. 1136 01:02:39,255 --> 01:02:40,389 I've been struggling lately 1137 01:02:41,057 --> 01:02:44,894 and I don't know what my place is here and I feel lost. 1138 01:02:45,828 --> 01:02:48,131 But I don't want you to feel sorry for me. 1139 01:02:48,798 --> 01:02:52,368 I'm hungry. A starving dog. My ribs are showing. 1140 01:02:53,035 --> 01:02:54,137 And I've been ready. 1141 01:02:55,872 --> 01:02:58,808 Honestly, I just need an opportunity. 1142 01:03:01,844 --> 01:03:03,546 I don't feel sorry for you. 1143 01:03:04,814 --> 01:03:06,682 Because I've believed in you from the beginning. 1144 01:03:07,383 --> 01:03:08,384 Opportunity? 1145 01:03:08,951 --> 01:03:10,052 Okay. 1146 01:03:11,020 --> 01:03:14,223 I've got some ideas for you that I think you're gonna be very interested to hear. 1147 01:03:19,796 --> 01:03:21,731 [Patrick] Let's see what the future holds for Ashante. 1148 01:03:21,798 --> 01:03:24,033 How about next week on Friday Night SmackDown, folks? 1149 01:03:24,100 --> 01:03:25,468 It is now official. 1150 01:03:25,535 --> 01:03:27,403 And what a match this promises to be. 1151 01:03:27,470 --> 01:03:28,805 Bianca Belair and Bayley, 1152 01:03:28,871 --> 01:03:32,775 two women that have set their sights on winning the Royal Rumble Match 1153 01:03:32,842 --> 01:03:35,211 will go at it next week live on SmackDown. 1154 01:03:35,278 --> 01:03:38,381 [Graves] After a backstage skirmish earlier tonight, 1155 01:03:38,447 --> 01:03:39,682 it has been made official. 1156 01:03:39,749 --> 01:03:44,887 The Aussie icon, Grayson Waller, looks to wipe the smile off the face 1157 01:03:44,954 --> 01:03:48,090 of the carefree Cameron Grimes, next week. 1158 01:03:48,157 --> 01:03:52,061 [Patrick] We saw them scrap down the aisle earlier on here tonight. 1159 01:03:52,128 --> 01:03:54,864 And now they're gonna go at it next week in a tag team match. 1160 01:03:54,931 --> 01:04:00,369 It's Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro of the LWO against Angel and Humberto. 1161 01:04:01,904 --> 01:04:04,140 [Graves] Forecast calls for fireworks in that one. 1162 01:04:05,274 --> 01:04:08,678 [Patrick] And how about tonight in the main event of New Year's Revolution? 1163 01:04:08,744 --> 01:04:10,446 ["Phenomenal" by CFO$ playing] 1164 01:04:17,987 --> 01:04:19,188 [explosion pops] 1165 01:04:24,493 --> 01:04:27,763 AJ Styles is ready for a battle. 1166 01:04:27,830 --> 01:04:31,601 And it is personal for the multi-time WWE Champion. 1167 01:04:33,469 --> 01:04:37,173 AJ Styles put on the shelf for months by The Bloodline. 1168 01:04:37,240 --> 01:04:41,744 He said his four kids, Corey, were at home watching as he was taken away 1169 01:04:41,811 --> 01:04:44,447 in an ambulance after a vicious assault by The Bloodline. 1170 01:04:44,513 --> 01:04:46,449 [Graves] It's very obvious to anybody with eyes 1171 01:04:46,515 --> 01:04:49,852 that AJ Styles is not the same man that he was 1172 01:04:49,919 --> 01:04:53,489 prior to the attack at the hands of The Bloodline. 1173 01:04:53,556 --> 01:04:58,394 This is a very different, very serious, very motivated Phenomenal One. 1174 01:05:02,932 --> 01:05:06,569 [Patrick] Friday Night SmackDown is sponsored by Progressive Insurance. 1175 01:05:06,636 --> 01:05:10,072 Save when you bundle auto, home, or motorcycle insurance. 1176 01:05:10,973 --> 01:05:15,478 [Graves] All three men in this matchup competing for that illustrious trip 1177 01:05:15,544 --> 01:05:17,313 to the Island of Relevancy 1178 01:05:17,380 --> 01:05:21,350 to challenge Roman Reigns in St. Petersburg, Florida. 1179 01:05:21,417 --> 01:05:22,485 [crowd cheering] 1180 01:05:22,551 --> 01:05:24,553 [Patrick] Did you hear that roar? 1181 01:05:24,620 --> 01:05:25,621 [Graves] What? 1182 01:05:27,990 --> 01:05:31,594 The sold-out crowd showing their appreciation for LA Knight. 1183 01:05:39,769 --> 01:05:43,306 Well folks, WWE Backlash France and Friday Night SmackDown 1184 01:05:43,372 --> 01:05:47,843 coming to Lyon-des-Sines, France on May 3rd and 4th of this year. 1185 01:05:47,910 --> 01:05:50,646 And combo tickets to go on sale next Friday. 1186 01:05:50,713 --> 01:05:54,450 That's next Friday, January 12th via Live Nation France. 1187 01:05:54,517 --> 01:05:56,419 [Graves] I can't wait to get to France. 1188 01:05:56,485 --> 01:05:59,522 It'll be like LA Knight. Oui! 1189 01:05:59,588 --> 01:06:00,990 [Patrick laughs] 1190 01:06:01,057 --> 01:06:02,992 -That was a good one, bud. -[Graves] I know. 1191 01:06:03,526 --> 01:06:07,430 With the Defiant One ready and motivated as always. 1192 01:06:07,496 --> 01:06:10,433 Talking trash as only he can do. 1193 01:06:10,499 --> 01:06:14,103 -Walking right past AJ Styles. -[crowd] LA Knight! Yeah! 1194 01:06:14,170 --> 01:06:16,672 [Patrick] Screwed by The Bloodline at Crown Jewel. 1195 01:06:16,739 --> 01:06:19,742 Milliseconds away from being the Undisputed Champion. 1196 01:06:23,446 --> 01:06:25,481 You can see it on his entrance jacket. 1197 01:06:25,548 --> 01:06:28,918 The word "Defiant" described LA Knight to a T. 1198 01:06:28,984 --> 01:06:31,654 ["Voices" playing] 1199 01:06:45,534 --> 01:06:51,073 [Patrick] Look of motivation and determination in Randy Orton. 1200 01:06:51,140 --> 01:06:53,709 This Vengeful Viper 1201 01:06:53,776 --> 01:06:57,480 is here to book a date with Roman Reigns at the Royal Rumble. 1202 01:06:59,382 --> 01:07:03,319 [Graves] A 14-time World Champion. 1203 01:07:03,386 --> 01:07:09,425 The Viper looks to make the long climb to the top of the mountain once again. 1204 01:07:09,492 --> 01:07:11,927 And it will be no easy feat tonight. 1205 01:07:14,663 --> 01:07:19,235 [Patrick] Eighteen months removed from his beloved WWE. 1206 01:07:21,270 --> 01:07:22,938 Spinal fusion surgery. 1207 01:07:23,906 --> 01:07:28,544 Forcing Orton out after a vicious attack, yes, by The Bloodline. 1208 01:07:31,547 --> 01:07:32,815 [Graves] It may be hard to do, 1209 01:07:32,882 --> 01:07:36,252 but all three of these men tonight need to compartmentalize 1210 01:07:36,318 --> 01:07:37,953 their issues with The Bloodline. 1211 01:07:38,020 --> 01:07:39,588 Don't worry about Roman Reigns. 1212 01:07:39,655 --> 01:07:41,123 Don't think about Jimmy Uso. 1213 01:07:41,190 --> 01:07:45,995 To hell with Paul Heyman until this closing bell rings. 1214 01:07:46,062 --> 01:07:47,830 Once you've earned the opportunity, 1215 01:07:47,897 --> 01:07:51,033 then you shift your sights back to Roman Reigns. 1216 01:07:51,100 --> 01:07:54,870 But until then, you cannot afford to take your eyes off of either opponent. 1217 01:07:56,672 --> 01:07:59,141 [Patrick] This truly is… 1218 01:07:59,208 --> 01:08:03,446 WrestleMania-caliber here on SmackDown New Year's Revolution. 1219 01:08:04,647 --> 01:08:07,950 The Royal Rumble three weeks from tomorrow. 1220 01:08:08,451 --> 01:08:11,454 What an opportunity for these three Superstars. 1221 01:08:11,520 --> 01:08:12,521 [Graves] Think about it. 1222 01:08:12,588 --> 01:08:14,457 It's very, very likely that one of these three men, 1223 01:08:14,523 --> 01:08:17,927 should they get through Roman Reigns at the Royal Rumble, 1224 01:08:17,993 --> 01:08:20,095 can punch their ticket to WrestleMania. 1225 01:08:20,162 --> 01:08:22,998 And it all begins tonight at New Year's Revolution. 1226 01:08:23,065 --> 01:08:25,468 ♪ I hear voices in my head ♪ 1227 01:08:25,534 --> 01:08:28,404 ♪ They counsel me, they understand ♪ 1228 01:08:28,471 --> 01:08:30,873 ♪ They talk to me ♪ 1229 01:08:31,340 --> 01:08:35,111 [Patrick] Roman Reigns will be laser-focused on this match. 1230 01:08:36,345 --> 01:08:38,681 It's a match you simply cannot miss. 1231 01:08:39,181 --> 01:08:43,552 Who's gonna book their place for a meeting with Roman Reigns at the Royal Rumble? 1232 01:08:43,619 --> 01:08:47,056 We're gonna find out in our main event of Friday Night SmackDown. 1233 01:08:47,122 --> 01:08:50,993 And it's coming your way from Vancouver, live, next. 1234 01:09:06,442 --> 01:09:07,743 [wild cheering] 1235 01:09:10,779 --> 01:09:11,847 [Patrick] Welcome back, folks. 1236 01:09:11,914 --> 01:09:15,618 The sold-out crowd here witnessing the main event of massive consequence. 1237 01:09:15,684 --> 01:09:19,688 The winner faces Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship 1238 01:09:19,755 --> 01:09:22,525 three weeks from tomorrow at the Royal Rumble. 1239 01:09:22,591 --> 01:09:26,729 [Graves] The matchup that was sanctioned by SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis. 1240 01:09:26,795 --> 01:09:29,431 All three men have had issues with The Bloodline 1241 01:09:29,498 --> 01:09:31,166 in their own separate ways. 1242 01:09:31,233 --> 01:09:35,004 Both Orton and Styles forced to miss significant periods of time. 1243 01:09:35,070 --> 01:09:39,542 LA Knight feels as though he should be the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. 1244 01:09:39,608 --> 01:09:41,510 So Nick came up with a brilliant idea. 1245 01:09:41,577 --> 01:09:43,245 Let's let these three men fight. 1246 01:09:43,312 --> 01:09:46,949 Who will earn the right to be the first to challenge The Tribal Chief? 1247 01:09:47,016 --> 01:09:49,084 [Patrick] That was Aldis watching from ringside. 1248 01:09:49,151 --> 01:09:50,719 Triple threat rules apply here. 1249 01:09:50,786 --> 01:09:53,088 First Superstar to get a pinfall or submission wins. 1250 01:09:53,155 --> 01:09:55,658 -Yeah! -No count outs. No disqualifications. 1251 01:09:56,992 --> 01:09:58,294 What's the strategy then? 1252 01:09:58,360 --> 01:10:01,730 [Graves] If you're LA Knight, you are looking for the BFT. 1253 01:10:01,797 --> 01:10:06,068 You are looking to strike quickly and take somebody down in the blink of an eye. 1254 01:10:06,135 --> 01:10:10,372 But you've also got to be extremely cautious and wary of the RKO. 1255 01:10:10,439 --> 01:10:14,310 A move that has put everybody down and takes a fraction of a second. 1256 01:10:15,444 --> 01:10:16,579 You're AJ Styles. 1257 01:10:16,645 --> 01:10:19,848 You need to avoid both of those maneuvers and stick to your veteran instincts. 1258 01:10:20,950 --> 01:10:24,286 Styles has the best aerial game of these three athletes. 1259 01:10:24,820 --> 01:10:28,824 Orton's got a lot of experience, but AJ Styles is right up there with him. 1260 01:10:29,758 --> 01:10:32,962 [Patrick] Speaking of experience, Randy Orton now to the outside. 1261 01:10:33,028 --> 01:10:34,697 [crowd chanting] Randy! 1262 01:10:36,799 --> 01:10:38,467 [Patrick] That was the muscle from LA Knight. 1263 01:10:38,534 --> 01:10:40,135 [Graves] LA Knight putting on the brakes. 1264 01:10:44,206 --> 01:10:45,841 [crowd gasps] 1265 01:10:45,908 --> 01:10:49,845 Knight now just battering Randy Orton's head off the announce desk. 1266 01:10:49,912 --> 01:10:51,080 [crowd chanting] Yeah! 1267 01:10:51,146 --> 01:10:53,482 [Graves] All right, Knight a step ahead now. 1268 01:10:54,583 --> 01:10:56,719 AJ Styles joining the party. 1269 01:10:56,785 --> 01:10:59,722 [crowd chanting] Yeah! 1270 01:11:04,093 --> 01:11:07,062 There's the motivated LA Knight. But you gotta watch him! 1271 01:11:07,129 --> 01:11:08,163 Oh! 1272 01:11:12,101 --> 01:11:15,504 [Graves] You never take your eyes off The Viper. 1273 01:11:18,107 --> 01:11:20,909 [Patrick] Calculated and waiting to pounce. 1274 01:11:20,976 --> 01:11:24,113 [Graves] Look at Randy Orton, just surveying the situation 1275 01:11:24,179 --> 01:11:28,183 and AJ suffers the same fate as Knight. 1276 01:11:30,986 --> 01:11:33,155 I don't think Randy's done yet, KP. 1277 01:11:34,823 --> 01:11:36,225 The Viper… 1278 01:11:37,593 --> 01:11:39,328 hoisting up Knight yet again! 1279 01:11:40,863 --> 01:11:45,601 And LA Knight's chances of heading to the Royal Rumble are not looking good. 1280 01:11:48,304 --> 01:11:50,172 [Patrick] Orton stalking his prey. 1281 01:11:51,073 --> 01:11:54,476 Taking his time with both Styles and Knight. 1282 01:11:55,611 --> 01:11:58,213 Inflicting more damage for AJ Styles. 1283 01:11:58,280 --> 01:11:59,448 -Counter. -Quick and nimble. 1284 01:11:59,515 --> 01:12:01,517 Randy Orton over announce desk! 1285 01:12:02,851 --> 01:12:04,586 [Graves] Orton with a taste of his own medicine 1286 01:12:04,653 --> 01:12:07,956 being driven spine first into our commentary table. 1287 01:12:10,125 --> 01:12:11,994 We knew there would be carnage. 1288 01:12:12,061 --> 01:12:14,630 Perhaps not this early in the matchup, 1289 01:12:14,697 --> 01:12:18,233 but all three men… realize what is at stake. 1290 01:12:18,300 --> 01:12:19,702 The opportunity at hand. 1291 01:12:20,569 --> 01:12:22,538 [Patrick] The opportunity of a lifetime. 1292 01:12:22,604 --> 01:12:25,974 To be the one to end Roman's historic reign. 1293 01:12:26,041 --> 01:12:27,242 [crowd chanting indistinctly] 1294 01:12:29,278 --> 01:12:31,447 Styles chucking Orton back inside the ring. 1295 01:12:31,513 --> 01:12:33,349 [Graves] It's a smart strategy by AJ Styles. 1296 01:12:33,415 --> 01:12:35,784 LA Knight has been neutralized for the moment. 1297 01:12:35,851 --> 01:12:38,253 AJ now turns this into a one-on-one scenario. 1298 01:12:38,320 --> 01:12:40,489 Could be looking for the Phenomenal Forearm. 1299 01:12:41,023 --> 01:12:42,224 Styles lining it up. 1300 01:12:42,291 --> 01:12:44,860 [Patrick] Oh! Caught by Orton! Caught by Orton! 1301 01:12:44,927 --> 01:12:47,963 [Graves] A veteran move by Randy Orton. 1302 01:12:48,464 --> 01:12:51,400 Recognizing what was needed in this situation. 1303 01:12:51,467 --> 01:12:52,835 It wasn't fancy, 1304 01:12:52,901 --> 01:12:55,938 but it stopped AJ's forward progress. 1305 01:12:56,538 --> 01:13:00,642 [Patrick] AJ's neck was up on the top rope as Orton goes back for more now. 1306 01:13:04,012 --> 01:13:05,447 Will he go there? 1307 01:13:07,316 --> 01:13:08,417 Yeah? 1308 01:13:09,017 --> 01:13:10,219 Come on! 1309 01:13:10,719 --> 01:13:14,089 [Patrick] Randy Orton! The heightened DDT! 1310 01:13:14,890 --> 01:13:16,725 [Graves] Styles was spiked. 1311 01:13:16,792 --> 01:13:19,428 And The Viper can taste victory, 1312 01:13:19,495 --> 01:13:21,363 inching ever closer. 1313 01:13:21,430 --> 01:13:23,398 [crowd cheers] 1314 01:13:25,934 --> 01:13:27,903 [Patrick] LA Knight is nowhere to be seen. 1315 01:13:27,970 --> 01:13:29,738 [crowd chanting] Randy! 1316 01:13:29,805 --> 01:13:32,708 [Patrick] Randy Orton just has to pin AJ Styles. 1317 01:13:32,775 --> 01:13:35,210 [Graves] There is no just about that, KP. 1318 01:13:35,277 --> 01:13:36,712 That is no easy feat. 1319 01:13:36,779 --> 01:13:39,815 AJ may be down, but he's not out yet. 1320 01:13:40,449 --> 01:13:43,018 Randy wants to make absolutely sure 1321 01:13:43,085 --> 01:13:45,921 The Phenomenal One does not earn the title opportunity. 1322 01:13:46,455 --> 01:13:48,724 [Patrick] LA Knight from behind dragging Orton outside the ring, 1323 01:13:48,791 --> 01:13:50,159 into the steel steps he goes. 1324 01:13:53,896 --> 01:13:56,965 [Graves] Those are the breaks, unfortunately, in a Triple Threat Match. 1325 01:13:57,032 --> 01:13:58,133 All perfectly legal. 1326 01:13:59,268 --> 01:14:03,472 [Patrick] The stakes absolutely enormous as AJ flies to the outside. 1327 01:14:04,473 --> 01:14:06,108 [Graves] Styles, Knight and Orton. 1328 01:14:06,175 --> 01:14:09,344 Who is gonna head to the Royal Rumble to challenge Roman? 1329 01:14:14,550 --> 01:14:16,385 [Patrick] Everyone on the edge of their seat here. 1330 01:14:16,452 --> 01:14:18,387 The winner of this Triple Threat Match 1331 01:14:18,454 --> 01:14:20,756 will face Roman Reigns at the Royal Rumble. 1332 01:14:20,823 --> 01:14:23,492 It's Styles, Orton and LA Knight. 1333 01:14:24,993 --> 01:14:27,429 What a match so far, Corey Graves. This could go any way. 1334 01:14:27,496 --> 01:14:30,966 [Graves] During the break, it was AJ Styles who gained the upper hand, 1335 01:14:31,033 --> 01:14:33,335 and a sliding forearm rocks LA Knight. 1336 01:14:34,469 --> 01:14:36,805 There's still many questions swirling about 1337 01:14:36,872 --> 01:14:39,408 what's going on in the mind of AJ Styles. 1338 01:14:39,474 --> 01:14:42,177 What's unleashed this darkness that we've seen recently? 1339 01:14:42,778 --> 01:14:44,813 There's no question about that. 1340 01:14:44,880 --> 01:14:47,182 A flying forearm right in the grill. 1341 01:14:50,185 --> 01:14:52,287 Orton's been neutralized on the outside. 1342 01:14:52,354 --> 01:14:56,492 We saw AJ attacking Randy's knee throughout the commercial break. 1343 01:14:57,259 --> 01:14:58,660 [Patrick] Orton still fighting. 1344 01:14:58,727 --> 01:15:01,663 The knee attack, the back as well, put across the announce desk. 1345 01:15:01,730 --> 01:15:03,465 [Graves] Thus far, none of these three men 1346 01:15:03,532 --> 01:15:05,534 have been able to sustain much of an advantage. 1347 01:15:05,601 --> 01:15:06,902 We've seen momentary advantage. 1348 01:15:06,969 --> 01:15:09,705 You get the upper hand, but someone steals it away just as quick. 1349 01:15:10,439 --> 01:15:11,740 [Patrick] Talking about three and-- 1350 01:15:11,807 --> 01:15:14,176 Three of the very best in WWE. 1351 01:15:15,010 --> 01:15:17,079 [Graves] A knee buried to the breadbasket of LA Knight. 1352 01:15:17,145 --> 01:15:19,681 That's gonna drive all the wind out of your body. 1353 01:15:19,748 --> 01:15:21,216 It's extremely painful 1354 01:15:21,283 --> 01:15:26,321 as evidenced by the grimace on the face of The Defiant One. 1355 01:15:27,022 --> 01:15:29,591 And now AJ Styles brimming with confidence. 1356 01:15:29,658 --> 01:15:32,961 [Patrick] You can understand how Styles is spitting fire. 1357 01:15:34,196 --> 01:15:35,998 Put in an ambulance by The Bloodline. 1358 01:15:36,064 --> 01:15:37,699 Now looking to earn a date with Reigns. 1359 01:15:38,934 --> 01:15:41,803 Quickly across now for the cover. Can he get the win? 1360 01:15:41,870 --> 01:15:42,971 Kicking out is LA Knight. 1361 01:15:43,038 --> 01:15:44,640 [Graves] This is as much about vengeance 1362 01:15:44,706 --> 01:15:48,277 as it is the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. 1363 01:15:48,810 --> 01:15:51,313 These three men are all driven by vengeance. 1364 01:15:51,380 --> 01:15:53,215 But the goal remains the same. 1365 01:15:54,249 --> 01:15:55,884 Dethrone Roman Reigns, 1366 01:15:55,951 --> 01:15:58,654 which no one has been able to do to this point. 1367 01:15:58,720 --> 01:16:02,891 [Patrick] It's a reign that stands at 1,223 days. 1368 01:16:02,958 --> 01:16:04,826 [indistinct chatter] 1369 01:16:05,727 --> 01:16:07,229 Chops to Randy Orton. 1370 01:16:08,096 --> 01:16:11,166 Two of the best over the last 20 years now doing battle here. 1371 01:16:11,233 --> 01:16:13,568 [Graves] We heard from both Roman and "The Wiseman" Paul Heyman 1372 01:16:13,635 --> 01:16:14,770 earlier in the night. 1373 01:16:14,836 --> 01:16:19,207 We know for a fact that Roman Reigns is watching every moment of this matchup. 1374 01:16:19,808 --> 01:16:21,710 Studying his potential opponents. 1375 01:16:23,645 --> 01:16:25,514 [Patrick] Face-first off the steps. 1376 01:16:28,116 --> 01:16:29,484 There's an aggression. 1377 01:16:29,551 --> 01:16:32,321 An unforgiving nature about AJ Styles now. 1378 01:16:32,888 --> 01:16:34,923 [Graves] And again, no count out, No disqualification 1379 01:16:34,990 --> 01:16:37,759 under Triple Threat Rules. All of this perfectly legal. 1380 01:16:38,627 --> 01:16:43,865 But you do tend to want your opponent, at least one of them, inside the ring 1381 01:16:43,932 --> 01:16:46,301 to earn the victory. And that's what AJ Styles is realizing. 1382 01:16:46,368 --> 01:16:49,304 -Great counter by Knight. Shoulders down. -Can LA Knight qualify? 1383 01:16:50,005 --> 01:16:51,006 Out at two. 1384 01:16:53,375 --> 01:16:58,413 -AJ Styles, no wasted time. -Big Jawbreaker by LA Knight. 1385 01:16:58,480 --> 01:17:01,750 And Orton joins in on the fun from the outside. 1386 01:17:04,753 --> 01:17:06,488 Sharp jabs now from LA Knight. 1387 01:17:06,555 --> 01:17:08,757 [crowd chanting] Yeah! 1388 01:17:11,159 --> 01:17:13,595 [Patrick] Listen to the sold-out crowd here in Vancouver. 1389 01:17:16,765 --> 01:17:17,966 But watch out. 1390 01:17:19,201 --> 01:17:22,037 It's "The Viper" Randy Orton, stopped by LA Knight. 1391 01:17:22,738 --> 01:17:25,874 [Graves] Now it's Orton's turn to eat a few knuckle sandwiches. 1392 01:17:28,543 --> 01:17:30,646 LA Knight wants that rematch, 1393 01:17:30,712 --> 01:17:32,814 wants that date with Reigns. 1394 01:17:32,881 --> 01:17:35,250 [Graves] Side Russian leg sweep takes down Orton. 1395 01:17:36,685 --> 01:17:38,920 [crowd] LA Knight! 1396 01:17:38,987 --> 01:17:40,188 Yeah! 1397 01:17:40,255 --> 01:17:42,324 [Patrick] Quickly across now to Styles. 1398 01:17:42,391 --> 01:17:45,293 [Graves] Look at LA Knight in complete control at the moment. 1399 01:17:45,360 --> 01:17:47,029 Remember, Knight believes in his heart 1400 01:17:47,095 --> 01:17:49,898 that he should be the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion… 1401 01:17:49,965 --> 01:17:51,566 -Oh! -…right now. 1402 01:17:51,633 --> 01:17:54,436 After his encounter with Reigns at Crown Jewel. 1403 01:17:54,503 --> 01:17:56,304 -[Patrick] He would have been. -Oh! 1404 01:17:56,371 --> 01:17:59,007 The interference of The Bloodline. Knight back at his feet. 1405 01:17:59,074 --> 01:18:00,876 Taken down again by Orton. 1406 01:18:00,942 --> 01:18:03,111 Look at the physique of Randy Orton. 1407 01:18:03,178 --> 01:18:06,148 [Graves] Snap Power Slam takes down Knight. 1408 01:18:07,249 --> 01:18:09,051 [Patrick] Looking better than ever. 1409 01:18:09,918 --> 01:18:13,321 -Orton does the same to Styles. -Lightning quickness. 1410 01:18:16,358 --> 01:18:18,493 [Patrick] Eighteen months of plotting. 1411 01:18:19,628 --> 01:18:23,298 The calculated Randy Orton eyeing LA Knight. 1412 01:18:23,365 --> 01:18:25,767 [crowd chanting] Randy! 1413 01:18:28,003 --> 01:18:29,271 [Graves] Here we go. 1414 01:18:29,337 --> 01:18:31,740 [Patrick] Oh no! BFT! 1415 01:18:31,807 --> 01:18:34,176 Knight in for the cover. Can he get it? 1416 01:18:34,242 --> 01:18:36,445 Can he get AJ Styles? What? 1417 01:18:36,511 --> 01:18:37,913 [Graves] Brilliant. 1418 01:18:37,979 --> 01:18:41,783 Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant move by Styles. 1419 01:18:44,119 --> 01:18:46,588 AJ knowing there is no disqualification. 1420 01:18:46,655 --> 01:18:49,224 He didn't maliciously put his hands on the official. 1421 01:18:49,291 --> 01:18:51,326 Just wanted the official to stop the count. 1422 01:18:51,393 --> 01:18:52,961 Charles Robinson did just that. 1423 01:18:53,862 --> 01:18:56,865 But LA Knight delivered a BFT to The Viper. 1424 01:18:56,932 --> 01:18:59,134 And it looked as though Knight was heading to the Rumble. 1425 01:19:00,035 --> 01:19:03,405 [Patrick] Felt like déjà vu, I'm sure, for LA Knight, milliseconds away. 1426 01:19:05,407 --> 01:19:06,708 AJ Styles, 1427 01:19:06,775 --> 01:19:10,712 -somehow, keeping this match alive. -That's the thing about AJ Styles, 1428 01:19:10,779 --> 01:19:13,348 as much as you can dish out to the Phenomenal One, 1429 01:19:13,415 --> 01:19:16,852 he will happily take it and give you just as much back. 1430 01:19:18,854 --> 01:19:20,722 -[Patrick] Styles! -Pelé Kick! 1431 01:19:20,789 --> 01:19:22,190 [Patrick] And connects with LA Knight! 1432 01:19:27,129 --> 01:19:29,164 [Graves] A little thing you should pay attention to, 1433 01:19:29,231 --> 01:19:32,634 notice how AJ Styles grabbed the foot of LA Knight immediately, 1434 01:19:32,701 --> 01:19:34,970 keeping Knight in close quarters, 1435 01:19:35,036 --> 01:19:36,972 not allowing LA to roll out of the ring, 1436 01:19:37,038 --> 01:19:39,908 or find himself in a more favorable position. 1437 01:19:39,975 --> 01:19:44,746 That is veteran instinct that you just don't learn overnight from AJ Styles. 1438 01:19:44,813 --> 01:19:47,983 [Patrick] Such a massive night here tonight for New Year's Revolution. 1439 01:19:48,950 --> 01:19:52,821 Following up an epic Monday Night Raw to kick off 2024. 1440 01:19:52,888 --> 01:19:55,357 [Graves] Looked to me as though Styles pulled up a little lame, 1441 01:19:55,423 --> 01:19:56,858 seemed like he was limping a bit. 1442 01:19:58,026 --> 01:20:00,495 What is AJ looking for here? 1443 01:20:00,562 --> 01:20:02,731 AJ, Oh my God! 1444 01:20:02,798 --> 01:20:05,300 -[Graves] Springboard 450! Cover! -Cover! 1445 01:20:05,367 --> 01:20:06,868 To book the day with Reigns! 1446 01:20:06,935 --> 01:20:08,236 And Knight kicks out! 1447 01:20:09,704 --> 01:20:11,039 Oh my God! 1448 01:20:11,106 --> 01:20:13,708 [Graves] Right now, AJ's gotta be asking himself, 1449 01:20:13,775 --> 01:20:16,311 "What else could I possibly do?" 1450 01:20:16,378 --> 01:20:22,818 Fighting through the pain, the big time Springboard, tucked tightly, 450 Splash! 1451 01:20:22,884 --> 01:20:24,920 Right on the mark! 1452 01:20:24,986 --> 01:20:28,623 But LA Knight, refusing to be denied. 1453 01:20:31,526 --> 01:20:32,928 What a beautiful sight that was, 1454 01:20:32,994 --> 01:20:36,498 but it couldn't finish off LA Knight for AJ Styles. 1455 01:20:37,699 --> 01:20:42,003 [Graves] AJ with these sharp shots right to the forehead of LA Knight. 1456 01:20:43,905 --> 01:20:45,574 Knight battered and bruised. 1457 01:20:50,745 --> 01:20:53,415 [Patrick] The sadistic look on the face of AJ Styles. 1458 01:20:53,481 --> 01:20:55,917 [Graves] Here we go. Styles setting it up. 1459 01:20:55,984 --> 01:20:57,485 We could have a Styles Clash. 1460 01:20:59,554 --> 01:21:01,289 [Patrick] Looking to hoist up LA Knight. 1461 01:21:01,356 --> 01:21:03,725 [Graves] Great. AJ saw Randy coming. 1462 01:21:03,792 --> 01:21:06,061 [Patrick] Randy just driving AJ into the corner. 1463 01:21:08,463 --> 01:21:10,365 Orton back for more. Big kick. 1464 01:21:10,432 --> 01:21:11,733 Oh! 1465 01:21:11,800 --> 01:21:12,701 [Graves] Forearm… 1466 01:21:13,201 --> 01:21:14,936 as The Viper wobbled. 1467 01:21:16,905 --> 01:21:18,406 AJ lining it up. 1468 01:21:19,074 --> 01:21:20,909 [Patrick] AJ's-- Oh! 1469 01:21:21,643 --> 01:21:23,812 [Graves] RKO! 1470 01:21:23,879 --> 01:21:25,747 [Patrick] Are you kidding me? 1471 01:21:25,814 --> 01:21:28,516 Orton! Cover! To qualify-- 1472 01:21:28,583 --> 01:21:29,918 Wait a second! 1473 01:21:30,785 --> 01:21:33,021 [Graves] Turnabout is fair play. 1474 01:21:33,088 --> 01:21:34,055 Again, 1475 01:21:34,122 --> 01:21:38,460 great awareness by LA Knight to keep his opportunity alive. 1476 01:21:39,928 --> 01:21:42,998 Nick Aldis is feet from us, and we just made eye contact, 1477 01:21:43,064 --> 01:21:45,066 and he basically shrugged his shoulders. 1478 01:21:45,133 --> 01:21:47,402 It's perfectly legal under Triple Threat Rules. 1479 01:21:49,004 --> 01:21:50,405 [Patrick] Who's gonna get the cover? 1480 01:21:51,039 --> 01:21:54,976 Who's gonna qualify? What did we just witness, Corey? 1481 01:21:55,043 --> 01:21:56,611 ["Head of the Table" playing] 1482 01:21:56,678 --> 01:21:58,079 [wild cheering] 1483 01:22:18,934 --> 01:22:23,238 [Graves] The Bloodline is in the house. 1484 01:22:25,440 --> 01:22:31,112 Roman Reigns, Solo Sikoa, Jimmy Uso and The Wiseman 1485 01:22:31,179 --> 01:22:33,014 do what they want, 1486 01:22:33,081 --> 01:22:35,050 when they want, to who they want. 1487 01:22:35,116 --> 01:22:37,652 [Patrick] Solo Sikoa, instructed by Reigns, 1488 01:22:37,719 --> 01:22:40,155 heads inside the ring, as does Jimmy Uso. 1489 01:22:40,221 --> 01:22:42,791 [Graves] And this has got to be disappointing for the WWE Universe 1490 01:22:42,857 --> 01:22:45,493 just as much as Orton Styles or Knight. 1491 01:22:45,560 --> 01:22:47,629 We had a classic on our hands. 1492 01:22:47,696 --> 01:22:51,066 [Patrick] This is carnage now. Absolute mayhem. 1493 01:22:51,132 --> 01:22:54,269 [Graves] But Roman Reigns answers to no one. 1494 01:22:57,072 --> 01:23:00,175 This is Roman's show. That is Roman's ring. 1495 01:23:00,241 --> 01:23:03,978 It is Roman's WWE Universal Championship. 1496 01:23:08,216 --> 01:23:09,684 [Patrick] And this could be devastating. 1497 01:23:11,052 --> 01:23:13,121 Orton, face-first. 1498 01:23:18,960 --> 01:23:21,629 You wanna be a GM, bro, you wanna call the shot? 1499 01:23:21,696 --> 01:23:22,964 You dealing with the very best. 1500 01:23:23,631 --> 01:23:24,599 Who's next? 1501 01:23:26,401 --> 01:23:30,739 [Graves] Roman Reigns quarterbacking this onslaught from inside the ring. 1502 01:23:30,805 --> 01:23:33,775 Solo and Jimmy Uso doing his bidding. 1503 01:23:36,411 --> 01:23:39,714 [Patrick] The Bloodline picking on the carcasses left. 1504 01:23:40,849 --> 01:23:42,250 [crowd booing] 1505 01:23:51,893 --> 01:23:53,561 [Graves] Reigns! 1506 01:23:53,628 --> 01:23:55,363 Crushing Styles. 1507 01:23:55,430 --> 01:23:57,599 [Reigns] You ain't meant for me! 1508 01:23:57,665 --> 01:23:58,533 Who's next? 1509 01:23:59,567 --> 01:24:03,838 [Graves] Roman just asked Solo and Jimmy Uso who's next. 1510 01:24:03,905 --> 01:24:06,541 The Tribal Chief is making a statement. 1511 01:24:06,608 --> 01:24:09,344 This is a painful, agonizing reminder 1512 01:24:09,411 --> 01:24:13,014 that he runs everything on Friday Night SmackDown. 1513 01:24:18,019 --> 01:24:19,354 Locked. 1514 01:24:19,421 --> 01:24:20,855 Loaded. 1515 01:24:24,559 --> 01:24:27,462 [Patrick] Knight back on his feet. Superman Punch! 1516 01:24:30,932 --> 01:24:34,335 This is what happens. You should have stayed [indistinct]. 1517 01:24:37,439 --> 01:24:39,841 [Patrick] Oh! Spear to LA Knight! 1518 01:24:46,681 --> 01:24:49,717 Now, the turn of Randy Orton. 1519 01:24:49,784 --> 01:24:53,888 [Graves] This is absolute dominance from The Bloodline. 1520 01:24:58,193 --> 01:25:00,728 And we're just feet away from Nick Aldis. 1521 01:25:09,904 --> 01:25:12,474 Roman lining it up again. 1522 01:25:12,540 --> 01:25:14,876 Orton trapped in the clutches of Solo. 1523 01:25:14,943 --> 01:25:17,278 [crowd yells] 1524 01:25:17,912 --> 01:25:21,950 Oh! A Samoan Spike Spear combination. 1525 01:25:30,358 --> 01:25:32,427 [crowd booing] 1526 01:25:37,365 --> 01:25:39,334 -One more thing. -Don't be touching me. 1527 01:25:39,400 --> 01:25:40,602 Hey, hey. 1528 01:25:43,505 --> 01:25:45,273 When he's done celebrating, 1529 01:25:45,340 --> 01:25:47,342 -tell him congratulations. -Why? 1530 01:25:47,408 --> 01:25:50,178 Because he's just earned himself a Fatal Four-Way Match 1531 01:25:50,245 --> 01:25:53,515 with all three of these guys at the Royal Rumble. 1532 01:25:57,619 --> 01:25:59,320 [crowd clamoring] these guys at the Royal Rumble.