1 00:00:01,034 --> 00:00:03,903 [WWE signature intro playing] 2 00:00:04,571 --> 00:00:05,572 [Cena] Then… 3 00:00:07,007 --> 00:00:08,408 -[Ric Flair] Woo! -[glass shatters] 4 00:00:08,475 --> 00:00:10,310 [The Rock] If you smell… 5 00:00:10,377 --> 00:00:11,811 -[bell tolls] -[Cena] Now… 6 00:00:12,379 --> 00:00:14,114 [Roman Reigns] Acknowledge me. 7 00:00:14,848 --> 00:00:17,183 -The King of Kings! -You can't see me! 8 00:00:17,250 --> 00:00:18,385 [Cena] Forever. 9 00:00:18,451 --> 00:00:20,086 [crowd cheering] 10 00:00:23,023 --> 00:00:24,357 Together. 11 00:00:26,693 --> 00:00:27,994 [music fades] 12 00:00:29,763 --> 00:00:34,501 [Graves] Six-man or should I say five-man tag action coming your way. 13 00:00:34,567 --> 00:00:37,137 [Heyman] There's not one man here 14 00:00:37,203 --> 00:00:41,508 that's worthy to stand in the ring by the side of The Bloodline. 15 00:00:41,574 --> 00:00:44,644 OG, I'm worried. 16 00:00:46,446 --> 00:00:47,380 I'm not. 17 00:00:48,948 --> 00:00:53,853 [Graves] From behind, Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso trying to get an early jump. 18 00:00:56,489 --> 00:00:58,258 [crowd boos] 19 00:01:02,128 --> 00:01:04,531 Well, you know, The Viper would love to compete. 20 00:01:04,597 --> 00:01:08,268 Looks like we may have a traditional style tag team match. 21 00:01:08,334 --> 00:01:11,604 [Patrick] But here's the problem. AJ can't stand LA Knight. 22 00:01:12,439 --> 00:01:14,908 [Graves] Jimmy wasting no time grabbing the advantage. 23 00:01:15,909 --> 00:01:18,044 Down goes Jimmy Uso. 24 00:01:18,111 --> 00:01:20,313 [Patrick] LA Knight distracted by Solo. 25 00:01:21,047 --> 00:01:22,982 Does he want to tag LA Knight? 26 00:01:23,049 --> 00:01:24,717 You tried to screw me over. 27 00:01:25,485 --> 00:01:28,988 [Graves] Jimmy Uso just dropped LA Knight on the outside. 28 00:01:29,889 --> 00:01:31,458 Both men are down. 29 00:01:32,358 --> 00:01:34,961 ♪ I hear voices in my head ♪ 30 00:01:35,028 --> 00:01:38,431 [Graves] The Viper fighting through the pain. 31 00:01:39,165 --> 00:01:40,967 Here comes Orton. 32 00:01:41,034 --> 00:01:44,104 Randy Orton looking for vengeance tonight. 33 00:01:45,271 --> 00:01:46,539 RKO! 34 00:01:46,606 --> 00:01:49,275 [crowd] One! Two! Three! 35 00:01:49,342 --> 00:01:50,176 [bell rings] 36 00:01:50,243 --> 00:01:52,512 -[Patrick] Wait a minute! -[Graves] Phenomenal Forearm. 37 00:01:54,113 --> 00:01:55,348 [Patrick] LA Knight's turn. 38 00:02:04,190 --> 00:02:07,594 Are the walls starting to close in on The Bloodline? 39 00:02:08,561 --> 00:02:11,164 Call Roman Reigns. 40 00:02:16,569 --> 00:02:19,439 Need to hurry up. It's a little cold out here. 41 00:02:20,073 --> 00:02:21,574 Ain't nothing hot about Hotlanta. 42 00:02:22,242 --> 00:02:23,610 Tribal Chief! 43 00:02:25,812 --> 00:02:27,514 What's up, Uce? 44 00:02:28,581 --> 00:02:30,817 All right. How was your flight, man? 45 00:02:31,384 --> 00:02:33,386 -Wiseman? -Yes, my Tribal Chief. 46 00:02:34,354 --> 00:02:35,188 What did I say? 47 00:02:35,755 --> 00:02:37,257 You said to fix it. 48 00:02:38,158 --> 00:02:39,092 And is it fixed? 49 00:02:41,294 --> 00:02:42,428 No. 50 00:02:42,495 --> 00:02:45,565 And that's why I'm here, to make everything right again. 51 00:02:47,834 --> 00:02:48,668 Again. 52 00:02:49,836 --> 00:02:50,670 Again. 53 00:02:51,204 --> 00:02:52,038 Always. 54 00:02:55,241 --> 00:02:56,075 Damn! 55 00:02:58,645 --> 00:02:59,712 I'll fix it. 56 00:03:02,582 --> 00:03:03,650 I'll fix everything. 57 00:03:05,818 --> 00:03:06,819 [crowd cheering] 58 00:03:06,886 --> 00:03:08,922 ["Nobody Better Than Me" by def rebel playing] 59 00:03:11,357 --> 00:03:15,061 [Patrick] With a lot on his mind, "The Tribal Chief" Roman Reigns 60 00:03:15,128 --> 00:03:18,197 has arrived for tonight's Royal Rumble contract signing 61 00:03:18,264 --> 00:03:23,336 from the sold-out, rowdy and proud State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 62 00:03:23,403 --> 00:03:28,007 Welcome folks to Friday Night SmackDown on Fox sponsored by Progressive. 63 00:03:28,074 --> 00:03:32,612 A triple threat of protection with home, auto and more. 64 00:03:32,679 --> 00:03:34,614 ♪ Liftin' the wеight That they put on my shoulder ♪ 65 00:03:34,681 --> 00:03:36,583 ♪ Now I'm the champ And they wanna be homies ♪ 66 00:03:36,649 --> 00:03:38,618 ♪ But I ain't have friends When I was at my lowest ♪ 67 00:03:38,685 --> 00:03:40,887 ♪ And now I'm the greatest Brushing off haters ♪ 68 00:03:40,954 --> 00:03:42,689 [song fades] 69 00:03:43,323 --> 00:03:47,460 Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to a sold-out SmackDown 70 00:03:47,527 --> 00:03:49,996 live from Atlanta, Georgia. 71 00:03:55,068 --> 00:03:58,671 And welcome to the official contract signing 72 00:03:58,738 --> 00:04:02,942 for the Fatal 4-Way Match at the Royal Rumble 73 00:04:03,009 --> 00:04:07,614 for the Undisputed WWE Universal Heavyweight Championship. 74 00:04:09,048 --> 00:04:13,019 At this time, without further ado, allow me to introduce 75 00:04:13,086 --> 00:04:14,687 the first participant, 76 00:04:15,922 --> 00:04:19,726 "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. 77 00:04:19,792 --> 00:04:22,295 ["Phenomenal" playing] 78 00:04:34,941 --> 00:04:36,509 ♪ No, they don't want none ♪ 79 00:04:36,576 --> 00:04:37,944 ♪ No, they don't want none ♪ 80 00:04:38,011 --> 00:04:39,245 ♪ They looking scared ♪ 81 00:04:39,312 --> 00:04:42,315 [Graves] They are on their feet here at State Farm Arena 82 00:04:42,382 --> 00:04:45,351 for Georgia's own AJ Styles. 83 00:04:45,418 --> 00:04:47,620 [Patrick] Corey, he's a man that could care less 84 00:04:47,687 --> 00:04:49,989 about the needs and wants of others. 85 00:04:50,056 --> 00:04:53,693 It's about revenge at the Royal Rumble for AJ Styles. 86 00:04:53,760 --> 00:04:56,663 [Graves] It's about dethroning The Tribal Chief 87 00:04:56,729 --> 00:05:00,700 to the point that AJ Styles has developed an obsession. 88 00:05:01,267 --> 00:05:03,903 Styles has seemed almost conflicted in recent weeks. 89 00:05:03,970 --> 00:05:07,674 We've seen a side of AJ that we've never known before. 90 00:05:07,740 --> 00:05:10,143 A dangerous side, a dark side. 91 00:05:10,209 --> 00:05:14,047 Perhaps the side that can lead him to the top of the mountain. 92 00:05:17,083 --> 00:05:19,819 [Patrick] Zero hesitation from The Phenomenal One. 93 00:05:22,221 --> 00:05:27,393 Next, please welcome "The Megastar" LA Knight. 94 00:05:27,460 --> 00:05:29,495 ["Welcome to LA" playing] 95 00:05:34,100 --> 00:05:38,538 [Patrick] The "Yeah!" movement alive and well here in Atlanta. 96 00:05:38,604 --> 00:05:41,874 And could the Royal Rumble be the night when LA Knight 97 00:05:41,941 --> 00:05:43,509 becomes a World Champion? 98 00:05:43,576 --> 00:05:46,579 [Graves] In this world, there are nothing but possibilities. 99 00:05:46,646 --> 00:05:51,484 Right now, LA Knight looks like a man who has a lot on his mind 100 00:05:51,551 --> 00:05:54,354 and even more to say to the WWE Universe. 101 00:05:57,156 --> 00:05:59,525 [wild cheering] 102 00:06:00,693 --> 00:06:04,397 [Graves] A defiant Superstar who has captured the imaginations 103 00:06:04,464 --> 00:06:07,600 and hearts of the entire WWE Universe. 104 00:06:09,569 --> 00:06:12,705 Some might say LA Knight is the sentimental favorite 105 00:06:12,772 --> 00:06:16,609 -to emerge victorious in St. Petersburg, -[crowd shouts "Yeah!"] 106 00:06:16,676 --> 00:06:19,746 one week from tomorrow at the Royal Rumble. 107 00:06:21,247 --> 00:06:23,750 [Patrick] The breakout star of 2023. 108 00:06:23,816 --> 00:06:27,120 Can he be the star of 2024? 109 00:06:29,322 --> 00:06:32,625 [crowd chanting] Randy! Randy! 110 00:06:40,800 --> 00:06:47,140 Now, ladies and gentlemen, please welcome "The Viper" Randy Orton. 111 00:06:47,206 --> 00:06:50,143 ["Voices" by Rev Theory playing] ♪ I hear voices in my head ♪ 112 00:06:50,209 --> 00:06:51,677 ♪ They counsel me ♪ 113 00:06:51,744 --> 00:06:55,848 ♪ They understand, they talk to me ♪ 114 00:07:04,123 --> 00:07:07,193 ♪ You got your rules and your religion ♪ 115 00:07:07,260 --> 00:07:10,029 ♪ All designed to keep you safe ♪ 116 00:07:10,096 --> 00:07:13,166 [Patrick] "The Legend Killer" Randy Orton 117 00:07:14,534 --> 00:07:17,303 in jovial spirits here on a massive night, 118 00:07:17,370 --> 00:07:20,072 where Orton will not only just sign the contract, 119 00:07:20,139 --> 00:07:25,077 he'll head to face Solo Sikoa later on this evening on SmackDown. 120 00:07:25,144 --> 00:07:29,315 And after what went on last week with Solo Sikoa, this promises to be special. 121 00:07:29,382 --> 00:07:34,420 [Graves] The Viper had better not make the mistake of overlooking Solo Sikoa. 122 00:07:34,487 --> 00:07:39,559 Because if anybody has forced Orton to take a detour on his route 123 00:07:39,625 --> 00:07:43,229 to the Royal Rumble, it is The Enforcer of The Bloodline. 124 00:07:44,697 --> 00:07:47,033 What a raucous ovation 125 00:07:48,034 --> 00:07:50,570 for The Viper tonight in Atlanta. 126 00:07:53,406 --> 00:07:56,008 A 14-time World Champion. 127 00:07:56,943 --> 00:08:01,981 Can Randy Orton make it 15, one week from tomorrow? 128 00:08:02,748 --> 00:08:04,817 ♪ They talk to me ♪ 129 00:08:04,884 --> 00:08:07,320 ♪ Talk to me, talk to me, talk to me! ♪ 130 00:08:09,589 --> 00:08:11,090 [music fades] 131 00:08:19,232 --> 00:08:23,703 [crowd chanting] Randy! Randy! 132 00:08:32,578 --> 00:08:36,082 And finally, ladies and gentlemen, at this time, please welcome 133 00:08:36,949 --> 00:08:42,154 the Undisputed WWE Universal Heavyweight Champion 134 00:08:42,221 --> 00:08:43,489 Roman Reigns. 135 00:08:44,123 --> 00:08:47,293 ["Head of the Table" playing] 136 00:09:16,255 --> 00:09:19,091 [crowd booing] 137 00:09:33,673 --> 00:09:37,843 Ladies and gentlemen, 138 00:09:39,045 --> 00:09:41,547 my name is 139 00:09:41,614 --> 00:09:44,150 -Paul Heyman. -[crowd] Paul Heyman! 140 00:09:44,216 --> 00:09:48,854 Now, in case you're not watching your own show, 141 00:09:48,921 --> 00:09:51,390 Mr. SmackDown executive, 142 00:09:51,457 --> 00:09:55,928 your, your, your Tribal Chief 143 00:09:55,995 --> 00:10:00,600 Roman Reigns and I just arrived. 144 00:10:00,666 --> 00:10:07,273 We haven't had a chance to submit this contract to an attorney. 145 00:10:07,340 --> 00:10:12,211 Well, let alone, even The Wiseman getting his eye… 146 00:10:12,278 --> 00:10:14,380 [crowd booing] 147 00:10:20,987 --> 00:10:25,091 …The Wiseman getting his eyes on that agreement. 148 00:10:25,157 --> 00:10:26,692 So therefore, 149 00:10:27,727 --> 00:10:34,166 unfortunately, Roman Reigns 150 00:10:35,101 --> 00:10:38,170 will not sign 151 00:10:38,237 --> 00:10:41,173 that contract this evening. 152 00:10:43,509 --> 00:10:46,712 [LA Knight] Of course he wouldn't, because why would he? 153 00:10:46,779 --> 00:10:47,880 Why would he? 154 00:10:53,719 --> 00:10:54,654 Just so we're clear, 155 00:10:56,055 --> 00:10:59,725 Roman Reigns isn't signing this contract. 156 00:11:01,327 --> 00:11:05,564 Paul, that's absolutely fine. 157 00:11:08,467 --> 00:11:11,737 Because I have three signatures here from the willing participants 158 00:11:11,804 --> 00:11:16,909 and I'll simply make this a Triple Threat Match for the vacant… 159 00:11:17,977 --> 00:11:24,383 Undisputed WWE Universal Heavyweight Championship. 160 00:11:24,450 --> 00:11:28,621 That's very bad. Tell [indistinct] that he's got to. 161 00:11:38,864 --> 00:11:42,435 [crowd chanting] Randy! Randy! 162 00:11:54,046 --> 00:11:55,181 I… 163 00:11:57,116 --> 00:12:01,387 I don't know if you realize this, but Mr. Aldis, 164 00:12:02,722 --> 00:12:05,758 I care deeply about you, sir. 165 00:12:09,528 --> 00:12:11,297 Sorry. I do. 166 00:12:11,831 --> 00:12:16,602 I halfway respect and admire 167 00:12:16,669 --> 00:12:19,205 the mediocre job that you've done 168 00:12:19,271 --> 00:12:24,410 as the SmackDown executive in charge of the show 169 00:12:24,477 --> 00:12:28,147 and the fact that you do such a mediocre job, 170 00:12:28,214 --> 00:12:30,716 like so many other people back there. 171 00:12:30,783 --> 00:12:36,822 But while doing it, you look really good at it, 172 00:12:36,889 --> 00:12:38,457 especially in these 173 00:12:39,358 --> 00:12:42,361 Paul Heyman-wannabe custom suits that you've been wearing. 174 00:12:45,531 --> 00:12:47,266 But no matter how good you look, 175 00:12:47,333 --> 00:12:51,103 there's no way you can sell this to the Board of Directors, 176 00:12:51,170 --> 00:12:58,177 no way you can sell this to the fine, upstanding people of Atlanta, Georgia. 177 00:12:58,244 --> 00:13:00,880 [crowd boos and cheers] 178 00:13:03,215 --> 00:13:06,285 And no way you can sell it to your Tribal Chief, 179 00:13:06,352 --> 00:13:09,221 who does call the shots here in WWE, 180 00:13:09,288 --> 00:13:11,924 because The Tribal Chief Roman Reigns 181 00:13:11,991 --> 00:13:17,863 should be defending the title at the Royal Rumble in a one-on-one match. 182 00:13:18,864 --> 00:13:20,466 [crowd booing] 183 00:13:29,775 --> 00:13:32,645 -I don't care-- -Will you shut the hell up? 184 00:13:32,711 --> 00:13:35,681 [loud cheering] 185 00:13:37,316 --> 00:13:40,386 You're right about one thing. This should be a one-on-one match. 186 00:13:40,452 --> 00:13:43,522 I had Roman Reigns' shoulders pinned at Crown Jewel 187 00:13:43,589 --> 00:13:46,559 and his cross-eyed half-wit cousins saved him. 188 00:13:48,894 --> 00:13:51,297 But, Paul, you speak one more word, 189 00:13:51,363 --> 00:13:53,666 I'll come over there, I'll cut bacon off your back. 190 00:13:58,103 --> 00:13:59,905 This should be my rematch. 191 00:13:59,972 --> 00:14:02,775 But instead, a couple of Johnny-come-lately's walk up. 192 00:14:02,842 --> 00:14:05,144 You got AJ, you got Randy. 193 00:14:05,211 --> 00:14:08,480 All of a sudden they get to jump to the front of the line 194 00:14:08,547 --> 00:14:09,949 and be a part of the match 195 00:14:10,015 --> 00:14:12,418 that should be mine after having a few months off. 196 00:14:12,484 --> 00:14:15,321 -A few months off? -Yeah. 197 00:14:15,387 --> 00:14:17,423 [crowd] Yeah! 198 00:14:18,090 --> 00:14:20,326 Maybe you don't get it. 199 00:14:20,392 --> 00:14:22,795 You see, The Bloodline tried to end my career 200 00:14:22,862 --> 00:14:28,500 and you walked over my dead body to get that match with Roman Reigns. 201 00:14:31,537 --> 00:14:33,072 And you lost. 202 00:14:35,074 --> 00:14:36,308 [inaudible dialogue] 203 00:14:36,375 --> 00:14:39,578 So you're lucky to be even in this match. 204 00:14:40,646 --> 00:14:43,582 Luck? You got to be talking about the wrong guy. 205 00:14:43,649 --> 00:14:47,653 If there's anybody with a horseshoe planted firmly up his keister, 206 00:14:47,720 --> 00:14:48,821 it's got to be you. 207 00:14:50,489 --> 00:14:52,091 I put it to you like this. 208 00:14:53,926 --> 00:14:57,463 You should really watch the bass in your voice when you're talking to me 209 00:14:57,529 --> 00:15:01,901 and maybe go ahead and turn all your attention to Roman Reigns. 210 00:15:02,935 --> 00:15:09,074 That's real good, genius. You understand that we're not just fighting Roman Reigns. 211 00:15:09,141 --> 00:15:12,211 We're fighting each other. Get that through your thick skull. 212 00:15:12,278 --> 00:15:14,546 Oh, that's how it works? Thank you for that. 213 00:15:14,613 --> 00:15:18,784 I'm glad you explained it to me because here's exactly how it works. 214 00:15:18,851 --> 00:15:20,085 I walk in. 215 00:15:20,152 --> 00:15:21,854 I pin Roman Reigns. 216 00:15:21,920 --> 00:15:23,856 I become WWE Champion. 217 00:15:23,923 --> 00:15:27,760 If that means I have to walk over your dead body again, I will do it. 218 00:15:27,826 --> 00:15:29,161 The only difference being, 219 00:15:30,095 --> 00:15:32,431 it won't be The Bloodline that leaves you laying, 220 00:15:32,498 --> 00:15:35,134 It'll be the man with everybody saying… 221 00:15:35,200 --> 00:15:39,038 [crowd] LA Knight, yeah! 222 00:15:40,439 --> 00:15:43,575 -[Patrick] Oh, it's all kicking off. -Styles has heard enough! 223 00:15:45,277 --> 00:15:49,148 AJ Styles just decked LA Knight and Knight answering. 224 00:15:49,214 --> 00:15:53,052 [Patrick] The animosity between these two, there for all to see. 225 00:15:55,454 --> 00:15:58,590 [Graves] Styles and Knight throwing haymakers at one another. 226 00:15:58,657 --> 00:15:59,992 Can you get some security out there? 227 00:16:00,059 --> 00:16:02,194 Nick Aldis is breaking them up personally. 228 00:16:03,095 --> 00:16:05,464 [Patrick] It's the SmackDown GM in the middle. Here comes… 229 00:16:05,531 --> 00:16:08,968 [Graves] Some more WWE officials pouring out of the backstage area, 230 00:16:09,034 --> 00:16:12,071 trying to keep Knight and Styles away from one another. 231 00:16:12,938 --> 00:16:18,177 [Patrick] This is nasty between the man they call The Megastar and AJ Styles. 232 00:16:18,243 --> 00:16:20,446 [crowd chants "Randy"] 233 00:16:23,716 --> 00:16:25,951 [Graves] Oh! Styles trying to get some more, 234 00:16:26,018 --> 00:16:28,120 and LA Knight happy to oblige. 235 00:16:28,187 --> 00:16:31,557 Much to the delight of The Wiseman. 236 00:16:35,394 --> 00:16:37,029 They're very good. Mediocre. 237 00:16:38,097 --> 00:16:39,498 Mediocre. 238 00:16:46,605 --> 00:16:48,273 Please don't hurt me. Please… 239 00:16:48,340 --> 00:16:50,542 I see what you're trying to do, Paul, 240 00:16:50,609 --> 00:16:53,679 and it's not gonna work, and I'll tell you why it's not gonna work. 241 00:16:55,314 --> 00:16:59,284 It's not gonna work because later tonight, I am gonna drop Solo 242 00:16:59,351 --> 00:17:02,588 and I'm gonna beat him right in the middle of this very ring. 243 00:17:02,654 --> 00:17:03,889 One, two, three. 244 00:17:06,058 --> 00:17:11,730 And after I do that, I am going to reintroduce to Roman Reigns 245 00:17:11,797 --> 00:17:15,501 the three most dangerous letters 246 00:17:16,435 --> 00:17:18,804 in all of sports entertainment. 247 00:17:23,742 --> 00:17:25,444 R… 248 00:17:25,511 --> 00:17:27,379 [Orton and crowd together] K… 249 00:17:27,446 --> 00:17:29,081 [Orton and crowd together] O! 250 00:17:31,216 --> 00:17:33,552 ♪ I hear voices in my head ♪ 251 00:17:33,619 --> 00:17:38,690 ♪ They counsel me, they understand They talk to me ♪ 252 00:17:38,757 --> 00:17:43,462 [Graves] A crystal clear message from The Viper for The Tribal Chief. 253 00:17:43,529 --> 00:17:46,398 The Wiseman better get to passing on the message. 254 00:17:46,465 --> 00:17:47,633 [Patrick] You've gotta love that 255 00:17:47,699 --> 00:17:51,570 from the calculated Randy Orton calling his shot. 256 00:17:51,637 --> 00:17:55,607 Will he be able to back it up later on tonight when he faces the man 257 00:17:55,674 --> 00:17:57,743 that silenced John Cena? 258 00:17:57,810 --> 00:17:59,478 That's Solo Sikoa, 259 00:17:59,545 --> 00:18:01,547 and that's to come here on SmackDown. 260 00:18:01,613 --> 00:18:04,116 [Graves] Plus we've got the amazing duo 261 00:18:04,183 --> 00:18:06,985 of Kayden Carter and Katana Chance bringing the party 262 00:18:07,052 --> 00:18:10,889 and their WWE Women's Tag Team Title to the ring 263 00:18:10,956 --> 00:18:13,459 when they defend against the Unholy Union 264 00:18:13,525 --> 00:18:15,861 of Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn. 265 00:18:15,928 --> 00:18:17,596 [Patrick] We'll be hitting prime time tonight 266 00:18:17,663 --> 00:18:19,131 when "The Prizefighter" Kevin Owens 267 00:18:19,198 --> 00:18:22,367 welcomes what I'd say is probably his least favorite guest, 268 00:18:22,434 --> 00:18:26,371 United States Champion, "Social Media Maverick" Logan Paul. 269 00:18:26,438 --> 00:18:30,042 It's gonna be an epic edition of the "KO Show" tonight. 270 00:18:32,377 --> 00:18:35,881 Speaking of Logan Paul, the US Champ, 271 00:18:35,948 --> 00:18:37,983 shades on, smiling and all, 272 00:18:38,050 --> 00:18:39,985 arriving here in Atlanta, Georgia. 273 00:18:40,819 --> 00:18:44,890 What's gonna go down tonight when Logan appears on the "KO Show"? 274 00:18:47,259 --> 00:18:49,194 [Graves] I'll tell you what's gonna go down, KP, 275 00:18:49,261 --> 00:18:51,797 whatever Logan Paul wants to do. 276 00:18:51,864 --> 00:18:55,567 Because The Maverick holds the United States Championship 277 00:18:55,634 --> 00:18:57,903 and in his opinion, he's running things tonight. 278 00:18:57,970 --> 00:19:00,339 ["Bad Apple" playing] 279 00:19:01,740 --> 00:19:03,575 ♪ It's me ♪ 280 00:19:07,079 --> 00:19:08,347 [bell rings] 281 00:19:08,413 --> 00:19:12,150 [Rome] The following contest is a six-man tag team match 282 00:19:12,217 --> 00:19:14,353 scheduled for one fall. 283 00:19:14,419 --> 00:19:18,157 Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Zelina Vega, 284 00:19:18,223 --> 00:19:23,195 Cruz Del Toro, Joaquin Wilde and Carlito, 285 00:19:23,262 --> 00:19:28,267 The LWO! 286 00:19:28,333 --> 00:19:32,304 [Patrick] I'll tell you what, Corey, it is great to see Carlito fit and healthy 287 00:19:32,371 --> 00:19:34,873 and back in action tonight on Friday Night SmackDown. 288 00:19:34,940 --> 00:19:39,211 He's been ruled out for quite some time after a vicious attack by Santos Escobar. 289 00:19:39,278 --> 00:19:40,946 Let's be having you folks. 290 00:19:41,013 --> 00:19:43,081 Six-man tag team action. 291 00:19:43,148 --> 00:19:45,250 The LWO, Latino World Order 292 00:19:45,317 --> 00:19:48,220 against Legado Del Fantasma, next. 293 00:19:57,629 --> 00:19:59,565 I want LA Knight tonight. 294 00:20:00,465 --> 00:20:02,167 Fine. You got it. 295 00:20:05,537 --> 00:20:06,939 ♪ Carlito ♪ 296 00:20:08,674 --> 00:20:11,643 [Graves] Our general manager all too happy to oblige. 297 00:20:11,710 --> 00:20:13,979 [Patrick] Well, folks, Friday Night SmackDown is sponsored 298 00:20:14,046 --> 00:20:15,180 by Progressive Insurance. 299 00:20:15,247 --> 00:20:19,184 Save when you bundle auto, home or motorcycle insurance. 300 00:20:19,251 --> 00:20:23,522 [Graves] AJ Styles one-on-one with LA Knight. 301 00:20:24,523 --> 00:20:27,492 That thing could get ugly in a hurry, as could this. 302 00:20:27,559 --> 00:20:30,596 A few fireworks interspersed as the LWO 303 00:20:30,662 --> 00:20:33,098 prepares for six-man tag team action. 304 00:20:33,165 --> 00:20:36,635 Carlito alongside Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro. 305 00:20:36,702 --> 00:20:38,337 Zelina Vega watching on. 306 00:20:38,403 --> 00:20:40,806 ["Legacy Of The Ghost" playing] 307 00:20:45,744 --> 00:20:52,751 [Rome] And their opponents, the team of Angel, Humberto, and Santos Escobar, 308 00:20:53,518 --> 00:20:59,124 Legado Del Fantasma. 309 00:20:59,191 --> 00:21:01,760 [Patrick] Santos Escobar claims that Carlito's to blame 310 00:21:01,827 --> 00:21:03,762 for the path of destruction that he's left him. 311 00:21:03,829 --> 00:21:05,697 His separation from the LWO. 312 00:21:05,764 --> 00:21:08,900 It was two months ago when a sadistic and calculated Santos 313 00:21:08,967 --> 00:21:11,303 put Carlito on the shelf. 314 00:21:11,370 --> 00:21:15,307 [Graves] This attack would force Carlito to miss the Survivor Series 315 00:21:16,041 --> 00:21:20,178 much to the delight of Santos Escobar. 316 00:21:20,245 --> 00:21:24,116 We had Escobar join us on commentary last week here on Friday Night SmackDown. 317 00:21:24,182 --> 00:21:28,854 He was able to tell us why he believed so deeply in himself, 318 00:21:28,920 --> 00:21:31,390 in Angel, in Humberto. 319 00:21:31,456 --> 00:21:33,792 And why, as he refers to it, 320 00:21:33,859 --> 00:21:37,162 the Legado World Order is gonna take over SmackDown. 321 00:21:37,229 --> 00:21:43,635 [Patrick] La familia, Legado family legacy as he sided with Angel and Humberto. 322 00:21:43,702 --> 00:21:46,471 This has been so unbelievably heated 323 00:21:46,538 --> 00:21:50,242 between Santos Escobar and Carlito. Carlito says he's a hypocrite. 324 00:21:51,243 --> 00:21:55,080 He says he's not about family at all. He's about himself, Santos Escobar. 325 00:21:55,147 --> 00:21:56,982 -Ring the bell. -[bell rings] 326 00:21:58,317 --> 00:21:59,551 [Patrick] Will be Carlito. 327 00:22:00,719 --> 00:22:02,621 -[Graves] Who's gonna start for… -You want me? 328 00:22:02,688 --> 00:22:03,722 …Escobar's team, huh? 329 00:22:03,789 --> 00:22:05,657 -Look out from behind. -It's Angel! 330 00:22:05,724 --> 00:22:08,627 [Graves] Brilliant. Brilliant strategy out of the gate 331 00:22:09,227 --> 00:22:11,863 from Angel, Humberto and Escobar. 332 00:22:12,698 --> 00:22:14,066 [Patrick] Well, it's Santos Escobar. 333 00:22:14,866 --> 00:22:18,403 Legado Del Fantasma with the last laugh last week on SmackDown. 334 00:22:19,905 --> 00:22:22,174 Carlito returning with some vengeance this evening. 335 00:22:23,308 --> 00:22:25,510 [Graves] Tag is made to Cruz Del Toro. 336 00:22:25,577 --> 00:22:29,414 Think of the upward trajectory we've seen for Del Toro and Joaquin Wilde 337 00:22:29,481 --> 00:22:31,183 since Carlito has come into the fold. 338 00:22:31,249 --> 00:22:33,952 Since Santos has moved on to his own path. 339 00:22:34,019 --> 00:22:36,955 It's really allowed for Del Toro and Wilde to shine. 340 00:22:39,157 --> 00:22:41,960 Angel answers with a sharp knife edge chop of his own. 341 00:22:42,027 --> 00:22:45,197 [Patrick] How impressive did Angel and Humberto look last week? 342 00:22:45,263 --> 00:22:48,033 [Graves] Almost as impressive as this. Look at Cruz Del Toro fly! 343 00:22:48,100 --> 00:22:51,737 -[Patrick] From behind, look at that! -Spectacular from Cruz Del Toro. 344 00:22:53,338 --> 00:22:56,408 [Patrick] Tag made to Joaquin Wilde, and we know he can fly. 345 00:22:58,643 --> 00:23:01,413 Back elbows from the LWO. 346 00:23:02,280 --> 00:23:04,216 Joaquin is here to play. 347 00:23:04,282 --> 00:23:06,551 [Patrick] Cover. An early kickout from Angel. 348 00:23:08,653 --> 00:23:11,089 [Graves] Fantastic teamwork from Del Toro and Wilde. 349 00:23:15,227 --> 00:23:17,162 Wilde got the fist up just in time. 350 00:23:17,229 --> 00:23:19,297 I think to thwart whatever Angel had in mind. 351 00:23:19,364 --> 00:23:22,534 -Here comes Humberto. -[Patrick] Impressive from Joaquin Wilde. 352 00:23:23,135 --> 00:23:24,236 -Wow! -Look at this. 353 00:23:24,302 --> 00:23:28,573 [Graves] Just a glancing blow, but enough to take out both men. 354 00:23:28,640 --> 00:23:31,276 Wilde thinking about taking to the skies. 355 00:23:31,343 --> 00:23:35,213 [Patrick] Better turn around quickly. Santos Escobar also sent to the outside. 356 00:23:35,280 --> 00:23:37,449 [Graves] Oh, wait a minute, wait a minute. 357 00:23:38,850 --> 00:23:40,418 Wilde and Del Toro… 358 00:23:41,353 --> 00:23:42,521 [Patrick] Are gonna fly. 359 00:23:43,422 --> 00:23:46,091 Wiping down Legado Del Fantasma! 360 00:23:46,158 --> 00:23:49,294 Will tonight be the night for the LWO? 361 00:23:55,867 --> 00:23:57,936 [Patrick] We're sold out tonight in Atlanta, Georgia. 362 00:23:58,003 --> 00:24:02,107 13,470 of the WWE Universe. 363 00:24:02,174 --> 00:24:03,842 Six-man tag team action. 364 00:24:03,909 --> 00:24:07,112 The LWO, Carlito, Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro 365 00:24:07,179 --> 00:24:09,714 -against Escobar, Angel and Humberto. -[Graves] Wait a minute! 366 00:24:09,781 --> 00:24:13,051 Wow! That's gotta do it. My God, what a move! 367 00:24:14,519 --> 00:24:17,656 [Patrick] Angel and Escobar gathering momentum now. 368 00:24:17,722 --> 00:24:21,726 -[Graves] Drop kick right in the face. -Humberto with the cover and… 369 00:24:21,793 --> 00:24:23,028 there's Carlito. 370 00:24:23,094 --> 00:24:25,363 -What are you doing? -All right. All right. 371 00:24:27,232 --> 00:24:30,468 [Graves] Carlito keeping this matchup alive for the LWO. 372 00:24:31,303 --> 00:24:36,441 Humberto looking to cut the ring in half and perhaps Joaquin Wilde as well. 373 00:24:36,508 --> 00:24:41,413 I can't help but notice the physical transformations of both Angel and Humberto 374 00:24:41,480 --> 00:24:43,849 since their last tenure here in WWE. 375 00:24:43,915 --> 00:24:47,352 They've both added quite a few pounds of muscle there. 376 00:24:47,419 --> 00:24:49,054 In phenomenal physical shape. 377 00:24:49,888 --> 00:24:52,224 And… oh, wow! 378 00:24:53,525 --> 00:24:54,593 Cover here. 379 00:24:55,427 --> 00:24:56,595 Very arrogant. 380 00:24:58,330 --> 00:25:01,266 [Patrick] I didn't think Joaquin Wilde was getting back up, as Escobar… 381 00:25:02,267 --> 00:25:03,835 just taunting Carlito. 382 00:25:03,902 --> 00:25:06,571 -Look at this again. -Double gorilla press… 383 00:25:08,073 --> 00:25:11,376 dropping Wilde face first onto the knee of Escobar, 384 00:25:11,443 --> 00:25:12,410 sliding in for a cover. 385 00:25:12,477 --> 00:25:15,647 [Patrick] To put him away now, and kickout from Joaquin Wilde. 386 00:25:15,714 --> 00:25:17,616 The LWO still alive here. 387 00:25:19,985 --> 00:25:22,187 Eager for that victory as Humberto tags in. 388 00:25:22,254 --> 00:25:25,790 [Graves] The LWO may still be alive, but let's be honest, KP, 389 00:25:26,524 --> 00:25:29,828 Legado is dominating this matchup. 390 00:25:29,895 --> 00:25:31,596 [Patrick] It was Joaquin Wilde that said 391 00:25:31,663 --> 00:25:34,165 the legacy of lucha libre is at stake. 392 00:25:34,232 --> 00:25:35,367 [Graves] Well, that's the thing. 393 00:25:35,433 --> 00:25:37,402 That doesn't matter anymore to Santos Escobar. 394 00:25:37,469 --> 00:25:42,307 Escobar has been very open about how he, in his opinion, is forsaking lucha libre. 395 00:25:42,374 --> 00:25:43,975 He's carving his own path, 396 00:25:44,976 --> 00:25:46,878 developing his own style. 397 00:25:46,945 --> 00:25:50,148 He's got Angel and Humberto doing his bidding as well. 398 00:25:50,215 --> 00:25:52,517 This is a very dangerous trio of men. 399 00:25:52,584 --> 00:25:55,287 [Patrick] Do you feel Escobar's stock has continued to rise 400 00:25:55,353 --> 00:25:57,622 -since making that decision? -[Graves] Absolutely. 401 00:25:59,424 --> 00:26:03,695 Because the entire world has been talking about Santos Escobar by name, 402 00:26:03,762 --> 00:26:06,331 about Angel and Humberto by name. 403 00:26:06,398 --> 00:26:12,537 Not a blanket, not a group, not the LWO, individual Superstars. 404 00:26:12,604 --> 00:26:14,739 [Patrick] Oh man! 405 00:26:14,806 --> 00:26:18,543 [Graves] I don't know where the hell Joaquin Wilde dreamed that up. 406 00:26:19,210 --> 00:26:21,980 Nor can Escobar! Can Wilde make the tag? 407 00:26:22,047 --> 00:26:24,215 [Patrick] This could be the opening to get across quickly, 408 00:26:24,282 --> 00:26:27,452 but it's Angel over the far side, wiping out the LWO. 409 00:26:27,519 --> 00:26:29,387 [Graves] And that is fantastic wherewithal 410 00:26:29,454 --> 00:26:32,157 and situational awareness displayed by Angel. 411 00:26:33,191 --> 00:26:35,560 [Patrick] It's causing Humberto back inside now. 412 00:26:35,627 --> 00:26:37,329 Joaquin Wilde landing on his feet. 413 00:26:37,395 --> 00:26:39,564 Great athleticism. Tag made for Carlito. 414 00:26:41,833 --> 00:26:45,603 Carlito is cool, but he's not cooling down any time soon. 415 00:26:47,038 --> 00:26:50,275 Carlito's raging. Carlito wants retribution. 416 00:26:52,477 --> 00:26:53,979 Carlito wants Escobar. 417 00:26:56,348 --> 00:26:58,316 Carlito with the drop kick now on Angel. 418 00:27:04,255 --> 00:27:07,225 The veteran is powered up and ready for the victory. 419 00:27:07,292 --> 00:27:08,727 -Can he get it? -[Graves] Wow. 420 00:27:08,793 --> 00:27:13,331 At the last possible millisecond, Escobar breaks up the fall. 421 00:27:13,398 --> 00:27:17,636 [indistinct dialogue] 422 00:27:18,503 --> 00:27:20,839 [Graves] Tempers flaring, but watch Humberto. 423 00:27:21,706 --> 00:27:23,441 [Patrick] Humberto hooks that leg. 424 00:27:24,109 --> 00:27:27,679 Can he do it? And just in the nick of time is Cruz Del Toro. 425 00:27:27,746 --> 00:27:30,215 -My God. -[Graves] Del Toro with a diving headbutt. 426 00:27:30,281 --> 00:27:32,851 Escobar connects with a kick. 427 00:27:34,653 --> 00:27:37,188 Joaquin Wilde from the outside joining the fray. 428 00:27:37,889 --> 00:27:41,092 [Patrick] You can see what it means to the LWO and to Santos, 429 00:27:41,159 --> 00:27:42,494 Angel and Humberto. 430 00:27:45,630 --> 00:27:47,799 Power into the canvas from Carlito. 431 00:27:51,669 --> 00:27:54,472 [Graves] Carlito coming for Humberto. Wait, tag is made. 432 00:27:54,539 --> 00:27:57,308 Tag was made. Backstabber by Carlito, 433 00:27:57,375 --> 00:28:00,478 but Santos Escobar is legal from behind. 434 00:28:00,545 --> 00:28:02,814 Shoulders down. Escobar steals one. 435 00:28:02,881 --> 00:28:03,982 [bell rings] 436 00:28:04,049 --> 00:28:06,551 ["Legacy Of The Ghost" playing] 437 00:28:06,618 --> 00:28:12,791 [Mike Rome] Here are your winners, Legado Del Fantasma. 438 00:28:13,525 --> 00:28:14,626 [Graves] What an effort. 439 00:28:14,693 --> 00:28:18,096 Perhaps considered underhanded by some, 440 00:28:19,164 --> 00:28:21,366 but the W will go in the record books 441 00:28:21,433 --> 00:28:24,969 beside the names Escobar, Angel and Humberto. 442 00:28:25,036 --> 00:28:26,504 What a win. 443 00:28:26,571 --> 00:28:28,306 This is it, a real familia. 444 00:28:28,373 --> 00:28:30,875 This is familia Legado. 445 00:28:32,444 --> 00:28:35,447 Santos Escobar with the victory. 446 00:28:35,513 --> 00:28:39,084 But now, please welcome my guests, Pretty Deadly. 447 00:28:40,018 --> 00:28:42,320 -Hello. -Yes, boy. 448 00:28:43,988 --> 00:28:46,758 Gentlemen, tonight, you face Tyler Bate and Butch. 449 00:28:46,825 --> 00:28:48,927 Do you feel better prepared facing them tonight 450 00:28:48,993 --> 00:28:50,795 than you did at New Year's Revolution? 451 00:28:50,862 --> 00:28:52,564 What an astute question. 452 00:28:52,630 --> 00:28:54,899 Because, yes, we do feel much better prepared, 453 00:28:54,966 --> 00:28:57,535 because this time there'll be no surprises, 454 00:28:57,602 --> 00:29:00,038 no mystery people who aren't on the roster. 455 00:29:00,105 --> 00:29:04,142 -Okay? None of that. -We've spent the past week study-- 456 00:29:04,209 --> 00:29:06,444 -Oh, oh… -You're getting stressed out! 457 00:29:06,511 --> 00:29:09,747 We have been studying these tapes on Tyler and Butch 458 00:29:09,814 --> 00:29:11,983 because we're not just some pretty boys, let me say it again. 459 00:29:12,050 --> 00:29:14,686 We are some pretty smart boys. 460 00:29:14,753 --> 00:29:16,354 Pretty smart boys. 461 00:29:16,421 --> 00:29:20,425 So we've never been better prepared to beat Tyler Bate and Butch. 462 00:29:20,492 --> 00:29:22,794 -Yes, boy! -Yes, boy! 463 00:29:24,763 --> 00:29:28,166 [Graves] You hear that, KP? They're pretty smart boys as well. 464 00:29:28,233 --> 00:29:31,069 [Patrick] The fancy lads have arrived on SmackDown. 465 00:29:31,136 --> 00:29:32,504 [Graves] Not often that Kayla Braxton 466 00:29:32,570 --> 00:29:35,473 is the third most attractive person on screen at any given time. 467 00:29:35,540 --> 00:29:37,742 -[Pretty Deadly's music playing] -[bell rings] 468 00:29:37,809 --> 00:29:43,081 [Mike] The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall. 469 00:29:43,148 --> 00:29:48,153 Introducing first, Kit Wilson and Elton Prince. 470 00:29:48,219 --> 00:29:53,057 Pretty Deadly. 471 00:29:53,124 --> 00:29:55,593 [Patrick] I wanna know what conditioner they're using. 472 00:29:55,660 --> 00:30:01,499 Pretty Deadly, they say they've got their game plan for their rematch here tonight. 473 00:30:01,566 --> 00:30:06,037 Will it be enough to topple the Brawling Butch and his new partner? 474 00:30:06,104 --> 00:30:07,639 That's the Big Strong Boi. 475 00:30:07,705 --> 00:30:11,476 How impressive was Tyler Bate on his SmackDown debut? 476 00:30:11,543 --> 00:30:13,144 We're gonna do it all again 477 00:30:13,211 --> 00:30:16,915 live here on Friday Night SmackDown from Atlanta, Georgia. 478 00:30:16,981 --> 00:30:19,317 [Graves] It's Mane 'n Tail. You could have just asked me earlier. 479 00:30:19,384 --> 00:30:20,251 Yes, boy! 480 00:30:22,654 --> 00:30:24,956 ["All Mighty" playing] 481 00:30:25,590 --> 00:30:26,791 So Final Testament, 482 00:30:27,859 --> 00:30:31,296 you thought your little intimidation tactics were gonna work? 483 00:30:35,867 --> 00:30:38,903 Well, congratulations. You have our attention. 484 00:30:38,970 --> 00:30:42,273 You know what? This is not even the smoke you really want. 485 00:30:43,141 --> 00:30:47,045 Because we are not The Ones. But let me remind you who we are, though. 486 00:30:47,111 --> 00:30:49,714 We are the triple crown that always puts it down, 487 00:30:49,781 --> 00:30:50,615 Street Profits. 488 00:30:50,682 --> 00:30:54,852 And it's the All Mighty of the All Mighty himself, Bobby Lashley. 489 00:30:56,020 --> 00:30:57,789 Don't let the suits fool you. 490 00:30:57,856 --> 00:31:01,059 While y'all was playing the part of the bogeyman hiding in the dark, 491 00:31:01,125 --> 00:31:03,828 we've been the real monsters in the ring. 492 00:31:04,562 --> 00:31:07,298 [Lashley] The Final Testament is a revelation. 493 00:31:08,233 --> 00:31:10,802 If it's a fight that you want, we're businessmen… 494 00:31:11,302 --> 00:31:12,870 all you had to do was ask. 495 00:31:12,937 --> 00:31:15,874 Look, just name a time and a place. 496 00:31:16,808 --> 00:31:18,910 We've been on the hunt for you guys for weeks. 497 00:31:18,977 --> 00:31:20,211 When we find you, 498 00:31:21,346 --> 00:31:24,082 we're gonna show you what real intimidation looks like. 499 00:31:29,487 --> 00:31:32,590 [Graves] Highly motivated. All Mighty and the Street Profits. 500 00:31:33,491 --> 00:31:36,995 [Patrick] From a ferocious All Mighty to Pretty Deadly. 501 00:31:37,061 --> 00:31:39,731 Live here on SmackDown tonight looking for a little revenge. 502 00:31:39,797 --> 00:31:42,066 [Graves] It's a different type of ferocity, KP. 503 00:31:42,834 --> 00:31:45,270 [Patrick] Been constructing a game plan all week, they say, 504 00:31:45,970 --> 00:31:49,140 looking to get that victory over Butch and Tyler Bate. 505 00:31:49,207 --> 00:31:50,575 ["Born Animal" by def rebel playing] 506 00:31:57,582 --> 00:31:59,517 [Rome] And their opponents, first, 507 00:31:59,584 --> 00:32:03,955 from Dudley, England, weighing in at 175 pounds, 508 00:32:04,022 --> 00:32:07,525 Tyler Bate. 509 00:32:09,460 --> 00:32:12,897 And his tag team partner. 510 00:32:15,500 --> 00:32:16,901 ["Stand Tall" by def rebel playing] 511 00:32:18,703 --> 00:32:19,871 [Graves] Hell yes! 512 00:32:19,937 --> 00:32:21,139 [Patrick laughs] 513 00:32:27,578 --> 00:32:33,451 [Mike] From Birmingham, England, weighing in at 205 pounds, 514 00:32:33,518 --> 00:32:37,822 Pete Dunne. 515 00:32:37,889 --> 00:32:40,391 [Graves] This was the missing piece, KP. 516 00:32:41,426 --> 00:32:45,897 We have talked for weeks about something of an identity crisis 517 00:32:45,964 --> 00:32:50,034 being suffered by the man then known as Butch. 518 00:32:50,101 --> 00:32:53,338 This is a Bruiserweight. 519 00:32:53,404 --> 00:33:00,411 Perhaps the most sadistic technical mastermind in the game, Pete Dunne. 520 00:33:02,080 --> 00:33:05,383 [Patrick] He was forced into a mission of rediscovery. 521 00:33:05,450 --> 00:33:08,052 We saw that last week alongside Tyler Bate, 522 00:33:08,119 --> 00:33:11,589 and it looks like in Bate, he's found the perfect tag team partner, 523 00:33:11,656 --> 00:33:13,758 a man that he's known for over 12 years. 524 00:33:13,825 --> 00:33:16,027 But it's a welcome back to Pete Dunne. 525 00:33:17,695 --> 00:33:20,365 [Graves] Apparently teaming alongside Tyler Bate 526 00:33:20,431 --> 00:33:25,103 reminded Pete Dunne of exactly who the hell he is. 527 00:33:26,771 --> 00:33:32,777 KP, you know I'm a huge Pretty Deadly fan, but Kit and Elton don't seem too thrilled. 528 00:33:34,212 --> 00:33:37,382 Pete Dunne skinned that jacket himself by hand, KP. 529 00:33:37,448 --> 00:33:40,017 -[Patrick] You wanna wear it? -[Graves] Negative, Ghost Rider, 530 00:33:40,084 --> 00:33:42,820 but I do want to watch what's about to go down. 531 00:33:43,388 --> 00:33:47,392 Two of the innovators of what is known now as British Strong Style, 532 00:33:47,458 --> 00:33:50,194 Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne, 533 00:33:50,261 --> 00:33:53,731 against the duo of Kit Wilson and Elton Prince, 534 00:33:53,798 --> 00:33:57,769 Pretty Deadly, two of the best tag teams in the world right now. 535 00:33:57,835 --> 00:34:01,039 [Patrick] This was special when they faced off a couple of weeks ago, 536 00:34:01,105 --> 00:34:02,407 and here we go again. 537 00:34:02,473 --> 00:34:05,843 On his SmackDown debut, how impressive was Tyler Bate, 538 00:34:05,910 --> 00:34:07,111 The Big Strong Boi? 539 00:34:07,178 --> 00:34:09,947 We got Big Boi in Atlanta, now The Big Strong Boi. 540 00:34:12,750 --> 00:34:14,752 [Graves] That was an OutKast reference, right, KP? 541 00:34:15,620 --> 00:34:20,291 Pete Dunne flattening Kit Wilson with a clothesline, 542 00:34:20,358 --> 00:34:22,860 and oh no, protect your fingers, Kit. 543 00:34:22,927 --> 00:34:24,429 [shouts] 544 00:34:24,495 --> 00:34:28,065 [Patrick] How do you counteract this, this unorthodox nature of Pete Dunne? 545 00:34:28,132 --> 00:34:29,634 [Graves] I don't know that you can. 546 00:34:29,700 --> 00:34:31,769 Uh-oh, uh-oh! Oh! 547 00:34:32,637 --> 00:34:34,806 I don't know that anybody that's ever stepped in the ring 548 00:34:34,872 --> 00:34:38,476 enjoys hurting their opponents quite like Pete Dunne. 549 00:34:39,744 --> 00:34:41,646 [Patrick] Should be a case study done on this guy. 550 00:34:41,712 --> 00:34:43,181 [Graves] Oh my God. 551 00:34:43,247 --> 00:34:45,650 Oh, Dunne's gonna snap Kit's arm in two. 552 00:34:47,752 --> 00:34:49,654 [Patrick] Foot on the ropes. Not anymore. 553 00:34:49,720 --> 00:34:52,323 [Graves] Maybe his leg. Something's getting broken tonight. 554 00:34:52,390 --> 00:34:54,358 [Patrick] Forget the game plan for Pretty Deadly. 555 00:34:54,425 --> 00:34:55,760 Tag made here now for Tyler Bate. 556 00:34:57,929 --> 00:35:00,398 [Graves] Tyler Bate flexing his athleticism. 557 00:35:00,465 --> 00:35:03,201 A deceptively powerful Superstar. 558 00:35:05,069 --> 00:35:07,772 [Patrick] Here we go again with the Airplane Spin. 559 00:35:07,839 --> 00:35:09,073 Watch out, Elton. 560 00:35:10,274 --> 00:35:11,109 [Graves] Oh no. 561 00:35:12,743 --> 00:35:16,547 [Patrick] So strong for a little lad. Tyler Bate. 562 00:35:16,614 --> 00:35:19,250 [Graves] A little lad? He's a grown man, KP. 563 00:35:19,317 --> 00:35:22,086 He'll bend you five ways from Sunday. 564 00:35:22,153 --> 00:35:26,491 The Big Strong Boi is handling business right now. 565 00:35:28,426 --> 00:35:29,861 -Keep him back! -[referee] One! 566 00:35:32,029 --> 00:35:35,133 [Patrick] Welcome back, folks. A raucous, sold-out crowd here tonight. 567 00:35:35,199 --> 00:35:37,902 Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate against Pretty Deadly. 568 00:35:37,969 --> 00:35:41,472 -[Graves] Say that again. Out loud! -Pete Dunne, Corey, Pete Dunne is back. 569 00:35:41,539 --> 00:35:44,408 [Graves] The Bruiserweight has returned to form 570 00:35:44,475 --> 00:35:47,812 and that spells potential disaster for Pretty Deadly. 571 00:35:47,879 --> 00:35:49,313 But to their credit, 572 00:35:49,380 --> 00:35:53,017 Elton and Kit have done a fantastic job of turning the tides in this matchup, 573 00:35:53,084 --> 00:35:57,722 cutting the ring in half, isolating Bate from Pete Dunne at least for the moment. 574 00:35:59,490 --> 00:36:02,493 Such great chemistry between Kit and Elton 575 00:36:02,560 --> 00:36:04,028 as they go to work now on Tyler Bate. 576 00:36:06,564 --> 00:36:10,768 [Patrick] Spot on, Corey. Such a distance between Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate. 577 00:36:11,569 --> 00:36:13,004 No tag to be made. 578 00:36:13,070 --> 00:36:16,140 And there's a cover here for Pretty Deadly to win, and a kickout by Bate. 579 00:36:20,611 --> 00:36:23,281 [Graves] Vicious rear chinlock applied by Kit Wilson. 580 00:36:23,347 --> 00:36:27,251 You can hear the WWE Universe trying to rally behind Tyler Bate, 581 00:36:27,318 --> 00:36:29,086 "The Big Strong Boi." 582 00:36:30,555 --> 00:36:32,523 [Patrick] Tyler's gonna land on his feet now. 583 00:36:33,724 --> 00:36:35,026 Connects with Kit. 584 00:36:38,329 --> 00:36:39,730 What a battler Tyler Bate is. 585 00:36:39,797 --> 00:36:43,534 [Graves] When we say "Big Strong Boi," that's what we mean. 586 00:36:44,735 --> 00:36:46,837 [Patrick] Incredible strength. Can he get across now? 587 00:36:46,904 --> 00:36:48,472 Tagging Pete Dunne. 588 00:36:48,539 --> 00:36:51,142 [Graves] Pound for pound, one of the strongest Superstars on the roster. 589 00:36:51,209 --> 00:36:53,311 Can Tyler Bate tag in Dunne? 590 00:36:53,377 --> 00:36:54,946 Here comes the Bruiserweight. 591 00:36:55,980 --> 00:36:57,915 [Patrick] Pete Dunne, Kit connects with Elton. 592 00:36:59,517 --> 00:37:01,252 [Graves] Snap German suplex. 593 00:37:02,520 --> 00:37:04,922 [Patrick] Moving with urgency now, Pete Dunne. 594 00:37:06,691 --> 00:37:08,492 Can be so methodical, 595 00:37:08,559 --> 00:37:09,961 with a purpose about him. 596 00:37:10,528 --> 00:37:11,896 But Elton Prince from behind. 597 00:37:11,963 --> 00:37:14,098 [Patrick] Look at Pete Dunne landing on his feet. 598 00:37:14,165 --> 00:37:16,434 [Graves] Oh, that'll turn your lights out in a hurry. 599 00:37:20,071 --> 00:37:22,039 [Patrick] Dunne with that feat of strength as well. 600 00:37:22,106 --> 00:37:24,842 -Stacking 'em up. -Dunne showing complete disregard 601 00:37:24,909 --> 00:37:30,147 for his opponents as he has done so well for oh so long. 602 00:37:31,215 --> 00:37:34,018 [Patrick] Unbelievable tekkers from this fella. 603 00:37:34,085 --> 00:37:35,319 [Graves] Take another look at this. 604 00:37:36,020 --> 00:37:41,492 A release, modified suplex sending Kit crashing down onto Elton. 605 00:37:45,162 --> 00:37:46,397 [Patrick] He's feeling it. 606 00:37:48,032 --> 00:37:50,001 Pete Dunne is back. Oh! 607 00:37:51,569 --> 00:37:53,537 Shut up quickly by Elton Prince. 608 00:37:53,604 --> 00:37:55,206 The tag was made, though, for Tyler Bate. 609 00:37:55,272 --> 00:37:58,042 [Graves] The uppercut floors Prince. 610 00:38:00,578 --> 00:38:02,013 [Patrick] Catching Elton Prince. 611 00:38:03,347 --> 00:38:05,716 Oh, there it is. The Bop and Bang. 612 00:38:07,184 --> 00:38:09,153 What a crack insight that is. 613 00:38:09,220 --> 00:38:11,689 More of a traditional right to Kit Wilson. 614 00:38:12,690 --> 00:38:14,425 -[Graves] Tag made. -Boom. 615 00:38:14,492 --> 00:38:17,695 [Graves] Lariat connects. Dunne is legal. 616 00:38:17,762 --> 00:38:19,530 Oh, top ends. 617 00:38:21,032 --> 00:38:23,267 -[Graves] Yikes. -[Patrick] Wow. 618 00:38:23,334 --> 00:38:25,069 [Graves] Tyler Bate going high risk. 619 00:38:25,803 --> 00:38:29,874 And now Pete Dunne, with free rein to do as he pleases, 620 00:38:29,940 --> 00:38:32,009 may have just broken Elton's fingers. 621 00:38:32,076 --> 00:38:33,544 [Patrick] Oh, there's The Bitter End. 622 00:38:34,245 --> 00:38:36,614 Pete Dunne for the win. 623 00:38:36,681 --> 00:38:38,316 -[bell rings] -[rock music plays] 624 00:38:39,984 --> 00:38:41,452 [Rome] Here are your winners, 625 00:38:41,519 --> 00:38:47,658 the team of Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne. 626 00:38:47,725 --> 00:38:53,030 [Graves] Sometimes you just need a little reminder of who you are. 627 00:38:53,097 --> 00:38:56,434 Tyler Bate was that reminder and Pete Dunne, 628 00:38:56,500 --> 00:39:00,838 with a spectacular return to form, the Bitter End. 629 00:39:00,905 --> 00:39:04,241 And that's all she wrote for Pretty Deadly tonight. 630 00:39:05,042 --> 00:39:09,747 What a win for Dunne and Tyler Bate. 631 00:39:09,814 --> 00:39:12,049 KP, I gotta be honest with you. 632 00:39:12,116 --> 00:39:16,020 If I were Nick Aldis, I would fully expect, 633 00:39:16,087 --> 00:39:19,690 before the end of tonight, to find Kit and Elton 634 00:39:19,757 --> 00:39:22,760 knocking on my door with a litany of complaints. 635 00:39:22,827 --> 00:39:24,962 You know who else has been doing a lot of complaining lately? 636 00:39:25,029 --> 00:39:28,332 Logan Paul KO'd by the Prizefighter 637 00:39:28,399 --> 00:39:30,935 as we head toward a clash at the Royal Rumble. 638 00:39:31,001 --> 00:39:32,837 Here's our Progressive Match Flo. 639 00:39:34,538 --> 00:39:37,341 [man] Match Flo is sponsored by Progressive. 640 00:39:37,408 --> 00:39:40,644 A triple threat of protection with home, auto and more. 641 00:39:41,645 --> 00:39:43,447 [Logan] Congrats, Kevin Owens. 642 00:39:45,216 --> 00:39:50,454 You get to face the greatest United States Champ in history. Logan-- 643 00:39:50,521 --> 00:39:52,423 [commentators exclaiming] 644 00:39:53,891 --> 00:39:56,761 [Graves] Kevin Owens just KO'd Logan Paul 645 00:39:56,827 --> 00:39:59,530 with the cast on that broken right hand. 646 00:40:01,432 --> 00:40:04,735 [Logan] Hey, Kevin. Sorry I couldn't be at SmackDown this week. 647 00:40:04,802 --> 00:40:07,938 I was busy, busy on the phone with my lawyers 648 00:40:08,005 --> 00:40:09,707 because this little black eye you gave me, 649 00:40:09,774 --> 00:40:12,209 it's not just a black eye, it's evidence. 650 00:40:12,276 --> 00:40:16,881 It turns out that little cast on your hand could be a liability. 651 00:40:17,848 --> 00:40:20,117 Because if you think you're just gonna stroll 652 00:40:20,184 --> 00:40:22,052 into the Royal Rumble with that cast-- 653 00:40:22,119 --> 00:40:24,655 excuse me, with that weapon on your hand, 654 00:40:24,722 --> 00:40:27,658 I promise, I'm not just gonna beat you in a wrestling match. 655 00:40:27,725 --> 00:40:29,894 No, I am gonna beat you in the court of law. 656 00:40:29,960 --> 00:40:32,196 I will run your pockets so deep, 657 00:40:32,263 --> 00:40:34,865 you're gonna forget you're wearing pants, Kevin Owens. 658 00:40:34,932 --> 00:40:37,535 So consider this. Yes, I'm ready for our fight. 659 00:40:37,601 --> 00:40:41,405 But are you ready to face me in a fair fight? 660 00:40:41,472 --> 00:40:44,108 Because if you roll up to Royal Rumble with that cast on, 661 00:40:44,175 --> 00:40:48,446 you can consider our match and your chance at glory canceled. 662 00:40:52,750 --> 00:40:54,752 ["Fight" playing] 663 00:40:54,819 --> 00:40:56,887 [crowd cheers] 664 00:41:07,498 --> 00:41:12,770 [Graves] Well, after broken hands, black eyes, threats of lawsuits, 665 00:41:12,837 --> 00:41:16,106 this could be the most combustible edition 666 00:41:16,173 --> 00:41:20,177 of the "KO Show" that we have ever seen, KP, 667 00:41:20,244 --> 00:41:24,915 because Kevin Owens will welcome the United States Champion, 668 00:41:24,982 --> 00:41:28,319 the man who KO will challenge at the Royal Rumble. 669 00:41:28,385 --> 00:41:33,424 "The Social Media Maverick" Logan Paul is here, next. 670 00:41:39,797 --> 00:41:43,100 [Patrick] ATL, you are delivering tonight and then some. 671 00:41:43,167 --> 00:41:45,402 A sold-out crowd here at the State Farm Arena 672 00:41:45,469 --> 00:41:47,004 in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. 673 00:41:47,071 --> 00:41:51,942 13,470 of the WWE Universe. 674 00:41:52,009 --> 00:41:56,447 As we barrel toward the Royal Rumble one week from tomorrow. 675 00:41:57,348 --> 00:41:58,916 And it's at the Royal Rumble 676 00:41:58,983 --> 00:42:00,618 when it will be vicious 677 00:42:00,684 --> 00:42:03,988 with stakes on the line of epic proportions. 678 00:42:04,054 --> 00:42:06,824 But tonight, two of the men that will be in the Fatal-4 Way 679 00:42:06,891 --> 00:42:09,627 for the Undisputed Championship go one-on-one. 680 00:42:09,693 --> 00:42:11,996 LA Knight versus AJ Styles. 681 00:42:12,062 --> 00:42:14,498 Later tonight on SmackDown. 682 00:42:14,565 --> 00:42:17,201 [Graves] And the Tribal Heir, Solo Sikoa 683 00:42:17,268 --> 00:42:20,571 has been given a chance to redeem himself after last week's shortcoming. 684 00:42:20,638 --> 00:42:23,707 But will Solo be able to stop The Viper 685 00:42:23,774 --> 00:42:27,778 from slithering on to his Championship Fatal 4-Way at the Royal Rumble? 686 00:42:27,845 --> 00:42:29,413 We'll find out tonight. 687 00:42:32,516 --> 00:42:36,020 -They change weekly or something. -They've cheated one too many times. 688 00:42:36,086 --> 00:42:38,055 -They change every single week. -This is not our day. 689 00:42:38,122 --> 00:42:40,491 -I'm telling you, it's ridiculous. -It's not our day… 690 00:42:40,558 --> 00:42:43,961 Guys, you said you were prepared. What happened? 691 00:42:44,028 --> 00:42:46,697 We were not ready! 692 00:42:46,764 --> 00:42:48,799 -We weren't ready. -We weren't prepared! 693 00:42:48,866 --> 00:42:50,334 We prepared-- We prepared for Butch. 694 00:42:50,401 --> 00:42:52,636 And then they bring in a brand new person we've never seen. 695 00:42:52,703 --> 00:42:55,673 -Who's Pete Dunne? -Tyler Bate and Butch! [yelling] 696 00:42:55,739 --> 00:42:58,709 It ruins all our prep! It ruins everything! 697 00:42:58,776 --> 00:42:59,944 No, boy! 698 00:43:04,048 --> 00:43:07,885 [Patrick] Tonight's Friday Night SmackDown on Fox is sponsored by Progressive. 699 00:43:10,821 --> 00:43:12,389 [Rome] Ladies and gentlemen, 700 00:43:12,456 --> 00:43:17,494 please welcome the host of the "KO Show," 701 00:43:17,561 --> 00:43:23,200 Kevin Owens! 702 00:43:30,874 --> 00:43:33,711 [crowd chants "KO"] 703 00:43:39,383 --> 00:43:41,518 Thank you, guys. Thank you. 704 00:43:44,755 --> 00:43:47,825 I especially appreciate the support 705 00:43:47,891 --> 00:43:50,027 because right now I'm about to say a sentence 706 00:43:50,627 --> 00:43:53,530 I never thought I would say. 707 00:43:54,331 --> 00:43:58,869 Please welcome my guest on the Kevin Owens Show… 708 00:43:58,936 --> 00:44:01,038 [crowd boos] 709 00:44:01,105 --> 00:44:03,340 …Logan Paul. 710 00:44:04,208 --> 00:44:05,943 -[crowd boos] -["Take Flight" playing] 711 00:44:07,144 --> 00:44:09,947 [Graves] We sure do have a lot of haters here in Atlanta, KP. 712 00:44:11,749 --> 00:44:14,885 [Patrick] Could you find a more diametrically opposed Superstar 713 00:44:14,952 --> 00:44:17,654 to Kevin Owens than Logan Paul? 714 00:44:18,956 --> 00:44:21,158 [Graves] Are you trying to get me in trouble KP? 715 00:44:21,225 --> 00:44:23,027 Let's talk about Logan's attributes. 716 00:44:23,093 --> 00:44:24,762 He's handsome, he's charismatic. 717 00:44:24,828 --> 00:44:28,532 And above all, Logan Paul has taken to this business 718 00:44:28,599 --> 00:44:33,637 faster than anybody we have ever seen in WWE. 719 00:44:33,704 --> 00:44:36,006 And that gets under the skin of Kevin Owens. 720 00:44:36,073 --> 00:44:38,942 Owens is a guy who has scratched and clawed and fought 721 00:44:39,009 --> 00:44:41,645 for every opportunity he's ever had. 722 00:44:41,712 --> 00:44:45,449 Logan Paul shows up and just seems to stumble into greatness. 723 00:44:48,919 --> 00:44:51,088 [crowd boos] 724 00:44:59,663 --> 00:45:01,832 [man chanting] Logan sucks! 725 00:45:04,968 --> 00:45:07,438 -Logan-- -Wow, Kevin, 726 00:45:07,504 --> 00:45:10,374 thanks for inviting me on your show. 727 00:45:12,142 --> 00:45:15,579 I would say I'm honored, but I'm not, 728 00:45:15,646 --> 00:45:17,748 because why the hell would I be honored 729 00:45:18,582 --> 00:45:22,686 to come on this bottom of the barrel, janky excuse for a show? 730 00:45:25,489 --> 00:45:26,356 [inaudible] 731 00:45:26,423 --> 00:45:29,727 It's a cool graphic, I guess, but it's my show now, Kevin. 732 00:45:29,793 --> 00:45:30,994 I am the show. 733 00:45:32,963 --> 00:45:34,264 And it starts now. 734 00:45:35,899 --> 00:45:38,635 And you know, Kevin, I'm actually glad you invited me, brother, 735 00:45:38,702 --> 00:45:41,004 because I do owe you a proper thank you. 736 00:45:41,605 --> 00:45:44,141 Maybe you don't know this, 737 00:45:44,208 --> 00:45:49,179 but you are actually the reason I'm in the WWE. 738 00:45:49,246 --> 00:45:50,948 [crowd] What? 739 00:45:53,817 --> 00:45:56,587 Yeah, I agree with them. What? 740 00:45:56,653 --> 00:45:59,823 Look, if you're gonna blame me for that one, 741 00:45:59,890 --> 00:46:01,692 you're gonna have to explain yourself a little bit. 742 00:46:01,759 --> 00:46:04,428 Sure, sure. I've hijacked your show. I'm the guest. 743 00:46:04,495 --> 00:46:08,132 Came with a clip. I got a clip. Roll the clip. 744 00:46:16,006 --> 00:46:17,841 [wild cheering] 745 00:46:24,481 --> 00:46:27,084 Three years ago, I came to my first ever WrestleMania. 746 00:46:27,151 --> 00:46:33,657 And you, Kevin Owens, embarrassed me in front of 70,000 people. 747 00:46:35,125 --> 00:46:36,727 Nah nah. 748 00:46:36,794 --> 00:46:38,829 Nah. No. 749 00:46:38,896 --> 00:46:40,798 Just like that. 750 00:46:40,864 --> 00:46:44,034 You hit me with the stunner, and all of these people cheered. 751 00:46:49,807 --> 00:46:52,776 I'm feeling it right now. Just like I was then. 752 00:46:52,843 --> 00:46:55,112 That, Kevin, that was the moment 753 00:46:55,179 --> 00:46:57,514 that I realized I had to prove to you 754 00:46:57,581 --> 00:47:01,451 and the entire WWE Universe that I belonged here. 755 00:47:01,518 --> 00:47:03,854 [crowd chants "one more time"] 756 00:47:07,424 --> 00:47:09,793 Hey, I don't want to hear that. Y'all hate me? 757 00:47:09,860 --> 00:47:14,531 Hate him, direct it at him. He's the reason I became a WWE Superstar. 758 00:47:14,598 --> 00:47:17,868 So thank you, Kevin. Thank you. 759 00:47:19,603 --> 00:47:20,737 Huh! 760 00:47:21,471 --> 00:47:24,908 Look, I, uh, I got to be honest with you. 761 00:47:25,542 --> 00:47:29,413 Obviously it happened, but I barely remember doing that 762 00:47:31,181 --> 00:47:32,916 because, see, of course, to you, 763 00:47:33,850 --> 00:47:35,185 I guess maybe it was a bit traumatic, 764 00:47:35,252 --> 00:47:37,621 but you would remember that, your first WrestleMania. 765 00:47:37,688 --> 00:47:41,425 You're coming in as a guest. We're rolling out the red carpet for you. 766 00:47:41,491 --> 00:47:42,893 See, for me, 767 00:47:43,627 --> 00:47:45,796 I've been doing this almost 25 years. 768 00:47:45,863 --> 00:47:49,399 To me, you're just one of many I've stunned. 769 00:47:54,605 --> 00:47:56,740 And especially going into that WrestleMania, 770 00:47:56,807 --> 00:47:58,175 I remember thinking, "Ah, 771 00:47:58,242 --> 00:48:01,245 this is just another celebrity guest we're bringing in, 772 00:48:01,311 --> 00:48:02,679 'cause that's what we do." 773 00:48:02,746 --> 00:48:06,450 But it turns out you weren't just another one of those guests 774 00:48:06,516 --> 00:48:09,119 because you, you did stick around. You sure did. 775 00:48:09,186 --> 00:48:12,556 And look, I'll give you credit because I do give credit where credit's due. 776 00:48:12,623 --> 00:48:16,026 You put in the work and you became way better… 777 00:48:16,994 --> 00:48:20,697 way better at this than anyone would have ever thought. 778 00:48:22,199 --> 00:48:23,800 Yes, I did. 779 00:48:23,867 --> 00:48:26,536 -[chuckles] -But as good as you are, 780 00:48:28,171 --> 00:48:30,841 you're certainly not one of us. 781 00:48:30,908 --> 00:48:33,410 You're not a Rey Mysterio. You're not a Seth Rollins. 782 00:48:33,477 --> 00:48:36,780 You're not a Sami Zayn. You're not Kevin Owens! 783 00:48:37,314 --> 00:48:38,882 [laughs] 784 00:48:40,717 --> 00:48:42,552 Hey, thank God. 785 00:48:43,420 --> 00:48:46,723 Thank God I'm nothing like y'all, Kevin. 786 00:48:46,790 --> 00:48:50,427 And I don't want to be one of y'all. I'm one of one. 787 00:48:50,494 --> 00:48:54,231 Let me remind you, I'm a purveyor of viral media. 788 00:48:54,298 --> 00:48:56,466 The greatest storyteller of a generation. 789 00:48:56,533 --> 00:48:59,836 Your son's favorite Superstar, marketing expert, 790 00:48:59,903 --> 00:49:01,872 your girlfriend's celebrity crush. 791 00:49:01,939 --> 00:49:03,874 Multi-hyphenate disruptor, 792 00:49:03,941 --> 00:49:08,412 entrepreneur, innovator, actor, wrestler, boxer. 793 00:49:08,478 --> 00:49:10,480 The list goes on and on. 794 00:49:10,547 --> 00:49:12,749 Often imitated, never duplicated, 795 00:49:12,816 --> 00:49:15,519 billionaire with a b, on paper. 796 00:49:15,585 --> 00:49:18,355 I am The Maverick, Kevin Owens. 797 00:49:18,422 --> 00:49:19,823 Logan Paul. 798 00:49:20,457 --> 00:49:21,792 And you… 799 00:49:23,560 --> 00:49:27,264 I mean, you're just… you. 800 00:49:31,001 --> 00:49:32,369 Well… 801 00:49:32,436 --> 00:49:34,871 Look, I don't know what any of that meant. 802 00:49:37,240 --> 00:49:38,375 But I did… 803 00:49:38,442 --> 00:49:42,479 [crowd chants] Logan sucks, Logan sucks! 804 00:49:45,582 --> 00:49:47,117 [chanting continues] 805 00:49:51,254 --> 00:49:52,923 Look, I've heard everything you've had to say 806 00:49:52,990 --> 00:49:56,159 about me on commentary the last few weeks. 807 00:49:56,226 --> 00:50:00,397 All the put downs about my weight, the way I look, everything. 808 00:50:01,498 --> 00:50:03,333 And here's the thing. You can come out here 809 00:50:03,400 --> 00:50:05,068 and say whatever you want about me, but I… 810 00:50:05,736 --> 00:50:09,272 I can't come out here and say everything I want about you. 811 00:50:09,339 --> 00:50:12,676 In fact, there's a lot I can't talk about. 812 00:50:14,444 --> 00:50:15,812 And you know why? 813 00:50:17,381 --> 00:50:21,718 It's the same reason that you're the United States Champion right now. 814 00:50:21,785 --> 00:50:24,054 It's because you are protected. 815 00:50:24,121 --> 00:50:26,723 You are sheltered. 816 00:50:26,790 --> 00:50:29,226 The second you came into WWE, 817 00:50:29,292 --> 00:50:34,131 you were offered all the tools you could ever need to hopefully win a title. 818 00:50:34,197 --> 00:50:35,499 And I get it. Why? 819 00:50:35,565 --> 00:50:38,502 Because of the notoriety and the attention you bring. 820 00:50:38,568 --> 00:50:40,804 And now look at this, to your credit again, 821 00:50:40,871 --> 00:50:44,641 you used the tools and you became United States Champion. 822 00:50:44,708 --> 00:50:45,675 You did that. 823 00:50:45,742 --> 00:50:47,778 And now you get to say for the rest of your life 824 00:50:47,844 --> 00:50:52,015 that at one point you were the WWE United States Champion. 825 00:50:53,049 --> 00:50:54,751 And that's great for you. 826 00:50:54,818 --> 00:50:56,286 But as far as I'm concerned, 827 00:50:56,353 --> 00:51:00,023 and as far as everybody watching is concerned, that is a joke. 828 00:51:02,325 --> 00:51:06,263 And it's a joke that's been going on for far too long, 829 00:51:06,329 --> 00:51:10,267 and I'm putting an end to that joke at the Royal Rumble. 830 00:51:10,333 --> 00:51:12,669 [cheering] 831 00:51:14,171 --> 00:51:17,007 Uh, I'm sorry, I wasn't listening to any of that. 832 00:51:17,074 --> 00:51:19,409 Um, you want to talk about protected? 833 00:51:19,476 --> 00:51:20,844 That's funny. 834 00:51:20,911 --> 00:51:22,879 The hypocrisy is stunning. 835 00:51:22,946 --> 00:51:24,648 Look at your arm. 836 00:51:24,714 --> 00:51:26,116 Your arm is protected. 837 00:51:26,183 --> 00:51:28,685 You got a weapon on your hand, Kevin. 838 00:51:28,752 --> 00:51:33,523 And the only reason that you were able to knock me down is because of that cast. 839 00:51:34,391 --> 00:51:35,392 But me, 840 00:51:36,393 --> 00:51:39,496 buddy, I knock people out clean. 841 00:51:39,563 --> 00:51:41,832 In fact, all the guys, 842 00:51:41,898 --> 00:51:47,070 all the guys you named earlier, I knocked them all out one by one. 843 00:51:47,137 --> 00:51:49,673 Dominoes, A, B, C, D. 844 00:51:49,739 --> 00:51:52,142 So like I said, Kevin Owens, 845 00:51:52,209 --> 00:51:57,347 it's only gonna take me one second to KO you, KO, okay? 846 00:52:00,717 --> 00:52:04,321 Look, man, as unimpressive as you think I might be. 847 00:52:04,387 --> 00:52:05,489 Here's the thing. 848 00:52:05,555 --> 00:52:09,192 All these people that have been watching WWE for the last almost ten years, 849 00:52:09,259 --> 00:52:11,628 they know that I… 850 00:52:11,695 --> 00:52:16,199 I can take more punishment than anyone and get back up. 851 00:52:16,266 --> 00:52:18,235 I have been slammed harder, 852 00:52:18,301 --> 00:52:23,106 been punched better and fallen off higher stuff than anybody. 853 00:52:23,173 --> 00:52:25,008 And I got back up every time. 854 00:52:25,075 --> 00:52:26,209 So let me tell you this. 855 00:52:26,276 --> 00:52:28,879 There isn't a punch you can throw 856 00:52:29,946 --> 00:52:33,917 that can keep me down for three seconds, let alone knock me out. 857 00:52:35,852 --> 00:52:39,556 And as far as this cast goes, look, you want to call it a weapon, protection, 858 00:52:39,623 --> 00:52:40,490 whatever. 859 00:52:40,557 --> 00:52:44,628 I heard you talking about a lawsuit or something. 860 00:52:44,694 --> 00:52:47,163 If I go into our match at the Royal Rumble with this thing on. 861 00:52:47,230 --> 00:52:48,098 So you know what? 862 00:52:48,165 --> 00:52:50,667 I'm giving you my word right here, right now. 863 00:52:51,601 --> 00:52:53,603 I'm not gonna have this cast on at the Royal Rumble. 864 00:52:53,670 --> 00:52:54,905 In fact, you know what? 865 00:52:56,306 --> 00:52:58,675 I'm gonna take it off right now, if it makes you feel any better. 866 00:52:59,209 --> 00:53:01,211 [crowd cheering] 867 00:53:04,147 --> 00:53:06,850 -[commentators exclaiming] -[Logan whooping] 868 00:53:09,953 --> 00:53:12,289 [Graves] Logan Paul, with a sucker punch, 869 00:53:12,355 --> 00:53:14,724 -just flattened Owens. -I'm the US Champ! 870 00:53:14,791 --> 00:53:15,792 Not him! 871 00:53:16,192 --> 00:53:18,161 -Nobody can survive that punch. -[Patrick] A cheap shot, 872 00:53:18,228 --> 00:53:20,330 as Owens was turning around. 873 00:53:20,397 --> 00:53:24,067 Owens dragging himself back to his feet. 874 00:53:24,134 --> 00:53:26,703 KO won't stay down. 875 00:53:29,372 --> 00:53:32,042 Is that it? Is that it? 876 00:53:33,543 --> 00:53:35,879 [Patrick] The Prizefighter taking Logan off his feet. 877 00:53:35,946 --> 00:53:39,549 [Graves] And here we go! A Royal Rumble preview. 878 00:53:40,283 --> 00:53:44,387 And Logan Paul hightailing it out of the ring. 879 00:53:46,056 --> 00:53:48,625 [Patrick] KO rampant, to the outside they go. 880 00:53:48,692 --> 00:53:49,693 And there's the right hand! 881 00:53:49,759 --> 00:53:52,662 [Graves] The exposed, the exposed broken hand. 882 00:53:52,729 --> 00:53:53,563 Oh, boo-hoo! 883 00:53:55,265 --> 00:53:56,099 Boo-hoo! 884 00:53:58,602 --> 00:54:01,671 [Graves] Kevin Owens removed the protective cast from his hand 885 00:54:01,738 --> 00:54:05,308 a few moments ago and will regret it. 886 00:54:07,143 --> 00:54:09,245 Courtesy of the United States Champion. 887 00:54:11,248 --> 00:54:14,317 [Patrick] He's made a promise not to wear that cast 888 00:54:14,384 --> 00:54:17,554 at the Royal Rumble when they face each other. 889 00:54:19,856 --> 00:54:22,492 Try that again at the Rumble, Kevin. I dare you. 890 00:54:28,765 --> 00:54:30,967 Every single time. Wiseman, what did I say? 891 00:54:31,034 --> 00:54:32,168 You said fix it. 892 00:54:32,235 --> 00:54:34,237 And I did not say "fix it" to you. 893 00:54:34,304 --> 00:54:37,107 But I get to my bus. And what do I see? 894 00:54:37,173 --> 00:54:39,175 I see a Viper on your neck. 895 00:54:39,242 --> 00:54:41,111 And this is what I'm talking about. 896 00:54:41,177 --> 00:54:43,546 We only got one Wiseman. 897 00:54:43,613 --> 00:54:44,948 We got two of you, 898 00:54:45,715 --> 00:54:47,417 and you sent him out there? 899 00:54:47,484 --> 00:54:49,352 And this is-- I give you opportunities. 900 00:54:49,419 --> 00:54:51,988 And when you mess around, it's all fun. I'm the quarterback. 901 00:54:52,055 --> 00:54:53,657 No, I'm the backup quarterback. 902 00:54:53,723 --> 00:54:58,128 Audibles. Hot routes. Yeet. No yeet, yeet. No yeet. 903 00:55:04,901 --> 00:55:06,536 Last week was on me. 904 00:55:07,904 --> 00:55:10,473 You named me the Tribal Heir for a reason. 905 00:55:12,242 --> 00:55:13,209 So tonight. 906 00:55:14,244 --> 00:55:15,512 I'm gonna show you. 907 00:55:17,180 --> 00:55:18,415 I'll fix it. 908 00:55:26,723 --> 00:55:29,025 [crowd chanting] Yeet! Yeet! 909 00:55:34,264 --> 00:55:36,166 [electronic dance music playing] 910 00:55:36,232 --> 00:55:38,568 [Graves] Solo bearing the responsibility 911 00:55:39,402 --> 00:55:42,339 for the turmoil on the Island of Relevancy. 912 00:55:42,405 --> 00:55:45,642 [Patrick] Meanwhile, championship gold on the line 913 00:55:45,709 --> 00:55:47,844 here on Friday Night SmackDown. 914 00:55:47,911 --> 00:55:51,614 Kayden Carter, Katana Chance. They've been fighting champs, 915 00:55:51,681 --> 00:55:54,718 and there's a long list of tag teams that want to take their gold, 916 00:55:54,784 --> 00:55:57,287 starting with the Unholy Union, 917 00:55:57,354 --> 00:55:58,254 and it's next. 918 00:56:04,260 --> 00:56:06,296 [Patrick] Royal Rumble is sponsored by Cricket. 919 00:56:06,363 --> 00:56:08,932 With fast and powerful nationwide 5G coverage, 920 00:56:08,998 --> 00:56:10,934 you can stress less and smile more. 921 00:56:11,000 --> 00:56:13,970 And by Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. 922 00:56:14,037 --> 00:56:16,873 Available February 2nd on PlayStation 5. 923 00:56:18,141 --> 00:56:18,975 [bell rings] 924 00:56:19,042 --> 00:56:21,978 [Rome] The following contest, scheduled for one fall, 925 00:56:22,045 --> 00:56:28,985 is for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. 926 00:56:30,286 --> 00:56:36,259 Introducing first, they are the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, 927 00:56:36,326 --> 00:56:41,297 Kayden Carter and Katana Chance. 928 00:56:41,364 --> 00:56:43,199 [Graves] Well, as you no doubt noticed moments ago, 929 00:56:43,266 --> 00:56:45,802 we are graced here at ringside by none other 930 00:56:45,869 --> 00:56:48,938 than Bayley herself, as well as the rest of Damage CTRL. 931 00:56:49,005 --> 00:56:51,174 -Welcome, Bayley. -Thank you so much. 932 00:56:51,241 --> 00:56:54,411 It feels good to be here without good ole Michael Cole. 933 00:56:54,477 --> 00:56:55,378 [Bayley laughs] 934 00:56:56,579 --> 00:56:58,915 ["The Depths" by def rebel playing] 935 00:57:06,289 --> 00:57:12,495 [Rome] And their opponents, Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn, 936 00:57:12,562 --> 00:57:17,167 Unholy Union. 937 00:57:18,201 --> 00:57:21,738 [Patrick] Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn were NXT Tag Team Champions 938 00:57:21,805 --> 00:57:26,342 when they were drafted to SmackDown and have been lurking in the shadows, 939 00:57:26,409 --> 00:57:28,845 waiting for the perfect moment to pounce. 940 00:57:28,912 --> 00:57:32,782 And now this Unholy Union have an opportunity at gold 941 00:57:32,849 --> 00:57:34,684 against Katana and Kayden. 942 00:57:34,751 --> 00:57:37,287 [Graves] Bayley, I'd like to ask you, in your professional opinion, 943 00:57:37,353 --> 00:57:40,190 as a Grand Slam Champion here in WWE, 944 00:57:40,256 --> 00:57:43,593 what were your first impressions of this Unholy Union? 945 00:57:44,294 --> 00:57:46,396 [Bayley] Well, that's a great question because, obviously, 946 00:57:46,462 --> 00:57:49,132 Kabuki Warriors are future Women's Tag Team Champions. 947 00:57:49,199 --> 00:57:51,301 But we're not just out here to watch the Tag Team Champions. 948 00:57:51,367 --> 00:57:53,970 We're out here to keep our eye on Unholy Union, 949 00:57:54,037 --> 00:57:57,407 because the last time we saw them, they interrupted our match. 950 00:57:57,473 --> 00:58:01,077 They caused our loss in that Holiday Havoc Match, 951 00:58:01,144 --> 00:58:03,213 and we have a bone to pick with them. 952 00:58:03,279 --> 00:58:04,614 [Graves] Bayley, I've got to ask you, 953 00:58:04,681 --> 00:58:06,983 as someone who was integral in the creation 954 00:58:07,050 --> 00:58:09,552 of the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships, 955 00:58:09,619 --> 00:58:11,488 how does it feel, personally, to see 956 00:58:11,554 --> 00:58:14,724 how healthy the Division has become this day and age? 957 00:58:14,791 --> 00:58:16,059 [Bayley] Oh, it feels good. 958 00:58:16,125 --> 00:58:19,462 It feels good to watch these two brand new teams on SmackDown. 959 00:58:19,529 --> 00:58:21,798 But I hope they don't get too comfortable, okay? 960 00:58:21,865 --> 00:58:24,667 Because we're about to fire it up. 961 00:58:24,734 --> 00:58:26,002 [Patrick] Bayley, you say you are, 962 00:58:26,069 --> 00:58:30,039 but there's Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark, there's Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell. 963 00:58:30,106 --> 00:58:33,042 Chelsea Green and Piper Niven want their titles back. 964 00:58:33,109 --> 00:58:35,645 -I mean, this is a stacked division. -Hey, that's what we want, right? 965 00:58:35,712 --> 00:58:38,982 That's what we want. More to prove that we are the best. 966 00:58:39,048 --> 00:58:43,219 More to prove that Damage CTRL controls all of WWE, not just SmackDown. 967 00:58:43,286 --> 00:58:44,988 [Graves] This is why Bayley is a role model. 968 00:58:45,054 --> 00:58:48,524 She wants to prove that Damage CTRL are superior… 969 00:58:48,591 --> 00:58:50,260 -That's right. -[Graves] …to the competition. 970 00:58:50,326 --> 00:58:52,328 [Patrick] It's a hot start from the Unholy Union. 971 00:58:52,395 --> 00:58:55,098 [Bayley] All right. They're trying to impress Damage CTRL. I understand. 972 00:58:55,164 --> 00:58:57,233 [Graves] Smart move by Dawn and Fyre out of the gate 973 00:58:57,300 --> 00:58:59,469 trying to gain the upper hand quickly. 974 00:58:59,969 --> 00:59:02,238 -Carter's rock-- -[Patrick] Could be over already here. 975 00:59:02,305 --> 00:59:04,307 For the championship. And a kickout. 976 00:59:05,341 --> 00:59:07,210 Kayden Carter kicking out a two. 977 00:59:08,645 --> 00:59:10,146 What a ferocious start that was. 978 00:59:10,213 --> 00:59:12,482 [Bayley] I believe this is their first title defense. 979 00:59:12,549 --> 00:59:14,117 Is that correct or am I wrong? 980 00:59:14,751 --> 00:59:17,687 [Patrick] They've been busy. Certainly Kayden Carter and Katana Chance. 981 00:59:17,754 --> 00:59:20,623 -[Bayley] It's a big one. -[Graves] Oh, superkick. 982 00:59:20,690 --> 00:59:22,926 Just dumped Carter. Cover here. 983 00:59:22,992 --> 00:59:24,260 [Bayley] They're done for [laughs]. 984 00:59:24,327 --> 00:59:26,462 [Graves] Isla Dawn for the win. And a kickout once more. 985 00:59:26,529 --> 00:59:27,797 [Bayley] Oh God. 986 00:59:27,864 --> 00:59:29,632 Gotta do better than that, idiot. 987 00:59:29,699 --> 00:59:33,336 [Graves] …a title reign of epic proportions beginning in short order. 988 00:59:34,003 --> 00:59:36,306 Well, Bayley, while we have you, I mean, we're… 989 00:59:36,372 --> 00:59:39,475 just days away from the Royal Rumble. 990 00:59:39,542 --> 00:59:41,878 You still feel confident about your own personal chances? 991 00:59:41,945 --> 00:59:45,548 [Bayley] Do I feel confident? Come on! I'm the Mami Slayer. 992 00:59:45,615 --> 00:59:49,185 I'm gonna win that Rumble. And I'm gonna take out Rhea Ripley. 993 00:59:49,919 --> 00:59:52,221 And we're gonna hold all the gold at Damage CTRL. Telling you. 994 00:59:52,288 --> 00:59:55,391 Guys, it's not just an idea. It's a vision, it's a plan. 995 00:59:55,458 --> 00:59:57,260 -And it's gonna come 100% true. -[wild screaming] 996 00:59:57,327 --> 00:59:59,629 Right now, Katana Chance's plans coming to fruition. 997 00:59:59,696 --> 01:00:02,031 Isla Dawn in trouble in the corner. 998 01:00:02,098 --> 01:00:03,266 -Tag! -[Bayley] Nice. 999 01:00:03,333 --> 01:00:04,867 [Patrick] Katana Chance, so impressive. 1000 01:00:04,934 --> 01:00:08,605 Corey, you always talk about seizing those valuable minutes that you get in WWE. 1001 01:00:08,671 --> 01:00:11,174 And that's exactly what Kayden Carter and Katana Chance have done. 1002 01:00:11,240 --> 01:00:13,643 [Graves] It's got to be said about all four of these women 1003 01:00:13,710 --> 01:00:17,447 as Alba Fyre breaks up whatever Chance and Carter were thinking about. 1004 01:00:19,015 --> 01:00:22,685 -Look at this tag team work. -[Bayley] What is this? What is this? 1005 01:00:22,752 --> 01:00:23,953 Oh my God! 1006 01:00:24,721 --> 01:00:26,055 [Patrick] Wow. 1007 01:00:26,122 --> 01:00:28,758 [Graves] Isla Dawn crashing, got covered, leg hooked. 1008 01:00:28,825 --> 01:00:31,094 [Patrick] Cover and for the win, and breaking it up there. 1009 01:00:31,160 --> 01:00:32,161 Alba Fyre. 1010 01:00:32,662 --> 01:00:34,664 [Graves] And Bayley, I'm gonna give you this opportunity. 1011 01:00:34,731 --> 01:00:37,200 Now that you're here, ringside, you've got the live microphone. 1012 01:00:37,266 --> 01:00:40,370 A lot of people have been speculating about problems within Damage CTRL. 1013 01:00:40,436 --> 01:00:41,604 Can you clear that up for us? 1014 01:00:42,138 --> 01:00:44,640 [Bayley] Look at us. You see my best friends right here? 1015 01:00:45,141 --> 01:00:46,409 -[Graves] I sure do. -Okay. Well-- 1016 01:00:46,476 --> 01:00:49,545 -[Graves] I'm not one of those someones. -Is this idiot right here one? 1017 01:00:49,612 --> 01:00:51,114 Are you taking Michael Cole's place 1018 01:00:51,180 --> 01:00:53,116 of being the biggest idiot at the commentary desk? 1019 01:00:53,182 --> 01:00:55,518 [Patrick] I'm just reading the reports that you are too, I'm sure, 1020 01:00:55,585 --> 01:00:57,353 that you might be losing a bit of control 1021 01:00:57,420 --> 01:00:59,455 -of the group you started. -You're reading the reports? 1022 01:00:59,522 --> 01:01:01,991 -What are… what the-- -[Graves] Oh, shoulders down. 1023 01:01:02,058 --> 01:01:05,428 -O'Connor Roll. -[Bayley] Let's watch this amazing tag. 1024 01:01:05,495 --> 01:01:07,697 [Patrick] A quick one now to win the championship. 1025 01:01:07,764 --> 01:01:10,700 -[Bayley] Oh my God. -[Patrick] Kicking out a two-and-a-half. 1026 01:01:11,868 --> 01:01:13,970 [Graves] Nearly a major, major upset. 1027 01:01:14,037 --> 01:01:16,706 [Bayley] We're taking notes right, guys? We're taking notes right, ladies? 1028 01:01:16,773 --> 01:01:19,008 -All right, all right. -[Patrick] We almost saw a new champion. 1029 01:01:19,075 --> 01:01:22,045 And there is Katana Chance taking flight. 1030 01:01:22,111 --> 01:01:24,280 [Bayley] Back and forth. I'm impressed. 1031 01:01:24,347 --> 01:01:26,582 [Graves] Neither team able to sustain much of an advantage here. 1032 01:01:26,649 --> 01:01:28,484 -[Bayley] Oh my gosh. -[Graves] Great athleticism. 1033 01:01:28,551 --> 01:01:31,020 Oh, a Destroyer! 1034 01:01:32,088 --> 01:01:33,423 My goodness! 1035 01:01:33,489 --> 01:01:35,358 [Patrick] Kayden Carter makes the tag. 1036 01:01:35,425 --> 01:01:38,194 [Graves] Bayley, even you have to be impressed by this sort of athleticism. 1037 01:01:38,261 --> 01:01:40,096 -[Bayley] I don't know about that. -Here we go! 1038 01:01:40,163 --> 01:01:41,931 -[Bayley] Oh my-- -[Patrick] Keg stand! 1039 01:01:41,998 --> 01:01:44,867 The hook of the leg to retain the championships. 1040 01:01:45,802 --> 01:01:47,603 -[bell rings] -[Bayley] Wow. 1041 01:01:49,372 --> 01:01:54,977 [Rome] Here are your winners, and still WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, 1042 01:01:55,044 --> 01:01:59,582 -Kayden Carter and Katana Chance. -[Bayley] Oh, look at this. 1043 01:01:59,649 --> 01:02:00,983 Look at this. 1044 01:02:02,385 --> 01:02:05,254 -Show them what real champions look like. -[Graves] But here on the outside, 1045 01:02:05,321 --> 01:02:08,891 the Kabuki Warriors, Asuka and Kairi Sane, 1046 01:02:08,958 --> 01:02:11,427 have the Women's Tag Team Championships. 1047 01:02:11,494 --> 01:02:14,030 What's that saying? Possession is 9/10 of the law. 1048 01:02:14,097 --> 01:02:16,766 [Bayley] Guys, how good do they look? 1049 01:02:16,833 --> 01:02:18,968 [Patrick] Let's see what the champs have to say about that. 1050 01:02:19,035 --> 01:02:20,636 -Asuka, let's go! -[shouting] 1051 01:02:20,703 --> 01:02:24,073 -Are you done? -Calm down. Come on, girls. 1052 01:02:24,140 --> 01:02:25,508 Return their titles. 1053 01:02:26,008 --> 01:02:28,444 [Graves] Could be like looking into a crystal ball. 1054 01:02:28,511 --> 01:02:29,345 [Bayley] Oh, yeah. 1055 01:02:29,412 --> 01:02:31,714 [Graves] What does the future hold in the Women's Division? 1056 01:02:32,248 --> 01:02:33,983 [Bayley] Oh, what a gentleman. 1057 01:02:34,050 --> 01:02:35,485 [referee] Come on. 1058 01:02:35,551 --> 01:02:37,386 [music playing] 1059 01:02:37,453 --> 01:02:39,255 [Bayley] Oh, they're saying, "do we want some?" 1060 01:02:39,889 --> 01:02:40,923 Yeah, we want some. 1061 01:02:40,990 --> 01:02:44,060 And it looks like we've got a Tag Title Match for Damage CTRL. 1062 01:02:45,995 --> 01:02:48,197 [Graves] Carter and Chance seem to have accepted. 1063 01:02:48,264 --> 01:02:49,866 We've got to make it official. 1064 01:02:52,702 --> 01:02:55,204 Things continuing to heat up in the Women's Tag Team Division. 1065 01:02:55,271 --> 01:02:56,472 Been heating up all night, Gravy. 1066 01:02:56,539 --> 01:02:58,741 One week from tomorrow, the Royal Rumble. 1067 01:02:58,808 --> 01:03:00,910 Remember, you can be there. Go and get your tickets. 1068 01:03:00,977 --> 01:03:04,180 They're on sale right now at RoyalRumble.com. 1069 01:03:04,247 --> 01:03:06,949 As we head toward St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay. 1070 01:03:07,016 --> 01:03:10,620 And as it is Royal Rumble season, we'd like to take a moment to celebrate 1071 01:03:10,686 --> 01:03:14,023 the man who created the Royal Rumble Match. 1072 01:03:14,090 --> 01:03:17,527 None other than WWE Hall of Famer Pat Patterson. 1073 01:03:17,593 --> 01:03:20,329 The first ever Intercontinental Champion. 1074 01:03:20,396 --> 01:03:23,032 And one of the most influential minds 1075 01:03:23,099 --> 01:03:25,067 in sports entertainment history. 1076 01:03:25,134 --> 01:03:26,769 A great friend to all of us. 1077 01:03:26,836 --> 01:03:29,472 We miss you dearly. Happy birthday, Pat Patterson. 1078 01:03:32,175 --> 01:03:33,576 [Patrick] Beautifully said, Corey. 1079 01:03:36,078 --> 01:03:37,747 You're looking live… 1080 01:03:38,347 --> 01:03:41,083 at the Good Brothers and Michin, The O.C. 1081 01:03:41,150 --> 01:03:43,052 He's not gonna go for it. 1082 01:03:43,119 --> 01:03:44,854 -He's not gonna-- -Go for what? 1083 01:03:44,921 --> 01:03:46,556 [Patrick] And AJ Styles. 1084 01:03:46,622 --> 01:03:48,624 Just want you to know with everything going on, 1085 01:03:48,691 --> 01:03:51,761 we still, still have your back. 1086 01:03:53,029 --> 01:03:56,632 [Patrick] They've got AJ's back, who's in action tonight against LA Knight. 1087 01:03:58,835 --> 01:04:00,269 [Graves] Does AJ want help? 1088 01:04:04,707 --> 01:04:05,908 [eerie music playing] 1089 01:04:12,848 --> 01:04:15,151 We know exactly 1090 01:04:15,952 --> 01:04:19,155 who Bobby and the Profits really are. 1091 01:04:19,789 --> 01:04:22,191 You guys sit when they tell you to sit. 1092 01:04:23,125 --> 01:04:24,961 You stand when they tell you to stand. 1093 01:04:25,027 --> 01:04:27,363 You are the yes-men of this company. 1094 01:04:27,930 --> 01:04:30,266 I mean, you guys wanna be the face of this place 1095 01:04:30,900 --> 01:04:31,868 at some point, right? 1096 01:04:31,934 --> 01:04:33,469 I mean, isn't that the plan? 1097 01:04:34,203 --> 01:04:35,605 Let me tell you something. 1098 01:04:35,671 --> 01:04:39,041 The reason we don't get opportunities like you 1099 01:04:39,108 --> 01:04:42,345 is because we are the disruptors. 1100 01:04:43,446 --> 01:04:44,747 We are uncivilized. 1101 01:04:44,814 --> 01:04:46,816 We are savages. 1102 01:04:47,416 --> 01:04:48,684 It makes people nervous. 1103 01:04:49,385 --> 01:04:51,888 So we're not interested in playing your game. 1104 01:04:51,954 --> 01:04:53,556 If it's a fight that you want… 1105 01:04:53,623 --> 01:04:55,825 Just name a time and a place. 1106 01:04:55,892 --> 01:04:57,326 I've got a new game we're gonna play. 1107 01:04:58,327 --> 01:04:59,161 Next week, 1108 01:05:00,196 --> 01:05:02,598 we'll see you face-to-face in the ring. 1109 01:05:02,665 --> 01:05:03,566 And then… 1110 01:05:07,036 --> 01:05:08,471 maybe just then, 1111 01:05:08,537 --> 01:05:11,240 the whole world will truly see 1112 01:05:11,307 --> 01:05:15,511 who the real All Mighty actually are. 1113 01:05:19,682 --> 01:05:22,551 Another haunting message from The Final Testament, 1114 01:05:22,618 --> 01:05:23,953 who seem to be on a collision course 1115 01:05:24,020 --> 01:05:25,521 with the All Mighty and the Street Profits. 1116 01:05:25,588 --> 01:05:27,023 Yeah, that could very well be next week. 1117 01:05:27,089 --> 01:05:29,625 But as for last week here on Friday Night SmackDown, Gravy, 1118 01:05:29,692 --> 01:05:34,297 it was an outrageously good match between Austin Theory and Carmelo Hayes. 1119 01:05:34,363 --> 01:05:35,398 Who would be the winner? 1120 01:05:35,464 --> 01:05:38,134 Well, unfortunately, we did not get a winner on the night. 1121 01:05:38,935 --> 01:05:40,770 The collision that unfortunately happened. 1122 01:05:40,836 --> 01:05:42,405 [Graves] It seemed as though Carmelo Hayes 1123 01:05:42,471 --> 01:05:45,241 was well on his way to earning another victory here 1124 01:05:45,308 --> 01:05:47,209 on Friday Night SmackDown. 1125 01:05:47,276 --> 01:05:49,712 It was a back-and-forth battle. 1126 01:05:49,779 --> 01:05:52,148 But as Austin Theory went high risk, 1127 01:05:52,715 --> 01:05:55,851 it did not pay off for himself or his opponent. 1128 01:05:55,918 --> 01:05:58,854 Our official, Ryan Tran, forced to stop the matchup 1129 01:05:58,921 --> 01:06:00,523 for the safety of our Superstars. 1130 01:06:00,589 --> 01:06:03,326 Luckily, Carmelo Hayes escaped without incident. 1131 01:06:05,695 --> 01:06:08,664 Please welcome my guest at this time, Carmelo Hayes. 1132 01:06:09,532 --> 01:06:10,733 [crowd cheering] 1133 01:06:12,668 --> 01:06:18,174 Now, Carmelo, last week, as we just saw, turned into a pretty scary situation. 1134 01:06:18,240 --> 01:06:20,676 But can you tell me exactly what happened? 1135 01:06:20,743 --> 01:06:24,480 Well, Kathy, unfortunately, in the heat of battle, things like this happen. 1136 01:06:24,981 --> 01:06:27,383 I've been there many times. Austin's been there many times. 1137 01:06:27,450 --> 01:06:29,986 And thankfully, last week, we were able to walk away from it. 1138 01:06:30,720 --> 01:06:33,889 But what we should be focusing on is that even though I didn't win… 1139 01:06:34,623 --> 01:06:35,658 I didn't lose. 1140 01:06:36,425 --> 01:06:38,361 Because it doesn't really matter, the circumstance. 1141 01:06:38,427 --> 01:06:40,162 Carmelo Hayes is gonna ball out. 1142 01:06:40,229 --> 01:06:41,997 Because that's exactly who I am. 1143 01:06:42,064 --> 01:06:44,300 And I am Him. 1144 01:06:44,367 --> 01:06:45,801 [man] Hold on, mate. 1145 01:06:46,702 --> 01:06:48,170 This is insane. 1146 01:06:48,237 --> 01:06:50,506 You nearly tried to end my career last week. 1147 01:06:50,573 --> 01:06:52,241 And what, are you getting rewarded now? 1148 01:06:52,308 --> 01:06:55,344 Getting an interview on my show in my city? 1149 01:06:55,411 --> 01:06:56,579 You know who the hell I am? 1150 01:06:57,580 --> 01:06:58,581 Okay. 1151 01:06:58,647 --> 01:07:00,916 Well, how about we go ahead and we spin the block on that match. 1152 01:07:00,983 --> 01:07:04,620 Next week, outside of your city in, uh, Miami. 1153 01:07:05,654 --> 01:07:07,289 -Oh, next week. -Next Friday. 1154 01:07:07,356 --> 01:07:08,991 -As in next Friday? -Next Friday. 1155 01:07:09,058 --> 01:07:10,259 Well, you see? 1156 01:07:10,326 --> 01:07:11,427 I'm busy. 1157 01:07:11,494 --> 01:07:13,195 -I got a lot of things going on. -No, no, no. 1158 01:07:13,863 --> 01:07:14,730 You got nothing on? 1159 01:07:14,797 --> 01:07:16,766 Theory would love to face you next week, Melo. 1160 01:07:16,832 --> 01:07:18,000 How does that sound, huh? 1161 01:07:19,101 --> 01:07:21,704 I'll go ahead and I'll talk to GM Nick Aldis. I'll make it official. 1162 01:07:21,771 --> 01:07:23,506 -Yeah, you go do that. -I will. 1163 01:07:23,572 --> 01:07:24,940 We'll see you in Miami, Melo. 1164 01:07:26,642 --> 01:07:27,777 You got to stop doing that. 1165 01:07:27,843 --> 01:07:29,378 Why? Come on. I was helping you out. 1166 01:07:29,445 --> 01:07:30,546 What is that? 1167 01:07:31,080 --> 01:07:33,549 [Graves] Party in the city where the heat is on. 1168 01:07:33,616 --> 01:07:35,117 ["Phenomenal" playing] 1169 01:07:44,160 --> 01:07:45,861 ♪ No, they don't want none ♪ 1170 01:07:45,928 --> 01:07:47,730 ♪ No, they don't want none ♪ 1171 01:07:47,797 --> 01:07:50,666 ♪ They looking scared No they don't really want none ♪ 1172 01:07:51,300 --> 01:07:52,601 [bell rings] 1173 01:07:52,668 --> 01:07:56,038 [Rome] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 1174 01:07:56,105 --> 01:07:58,941 Introducing first, from Gainesville, Georgia, 1175 01:07:59,008 --> 01:08:03,112 weighing in at 218 pounds, 1176 01:08:03,179 --> 01:08:08,584 "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. 1177 01:08:09,385 --> 01:08:12,288 [song continues] ♪ No, they don't want none ♪ 1178 01:08:12,354 --> 01:08:15,524 ♪ They looking scared No they don't really want none ♪ 1179 01:08:15,591 --> 01:08:17,093 ♪ I'm a mack truck ♪ 1180 01:08:17,159 --> 01:08:18,627 ♪ Don't get run over ♪ 1181 01:08:19,762 --> 01:08:22,998 [Patrick] Friday Night SmackDown is sponsored by Progressive Insurance. 1182 01:08:23,065 --> 01:08:26,802 Save when you bundle auto, home, or motorcycle insurance. 1183 01:08:27,736 --> 01:08:31,440 [Graves] We've been seeing a different side of AJ Styles in recent weeks. 1184 01:08:31,507 --> 01:08:32,975 But I can tell you this much. 1185 01:08:33,042 --> 01:08:35,177 I've known Styles for many years, 1186 01:08:35,244 --> 01:08:38,414 and I have seen that look in his eyes before. 1187 01:08:38,481 --> 01:08:41,517 The Phenomenal One is ready for a fight. 1188 01:08:41,584 --> 01:08:43,486 Not a technical classic. 1189 01:08:43,552 --> 01:08:47,456 I am talking haymakers and ugly sucker punches. 1190 01:08:47,523 --> 01:08:48,757 This thing is gonna be nasty. 1191 01:08:48,824 --> 01:08:51,293 [Patrick] And it's a fight that AJ Styles demanded 1192 01:08:51,360 --> 01:08:52,328 and was granted 1193 01:08:52,394 --> 01:08:55,965 this match here earlier on tonight against LA Knight, and it's next. 1194 01:08:56,031 --> 01:08:58,434 ♪ They don't want none They don't want none ♪ 1195 01:09:01,437 --> 01:09:04,473 The critically acclaimed Undertaker 1 deadMAN Show 1196 01:09:04,540 --> 01:09:08,077 is coming to Tampa Bay during the Royal Rumble weekend. 1197 01:09:08,144 --> 01:09:12,548 Tickets are now on sale via wwe.com/events. 1198 01:09:14,617 --> 01:09:16,352 ["Nobody Better Than Me" by def rebel playing] 1199 01:09:17,253 --> 01:09:20,623 [Graves] Well, Escobar may have stolen a victory earlier tonight, 1200 01:09:20,689 --> 01:09:24,426 but will he feel the heat when he finally faces the man he sidelined? 1201 01:09:24,493 --> 01:09:27,530 Carlito, one-on-one, next week. 1202 01:09:27,596 --> 01:09:31,100 [Patrick] We heard from both camps tonight. It may be nasty. 1203 01:09:31,166 --> 01:09:33,035 Next week on Friday Night SmackDown 1204 01:09:33,102 --> 01:09:38,574 when Bobby Lashley and the Street Profits go face to face with the Final Testament. 1205 01:09:38,641 --> 01:09:42,344 [Graves] And after their close call last week ended the matchup abruptly, 1206 01:09:42,411 --> 01:09:48,017 NXT's captivating Carmelo Hayes will run it back one-on-one 1207 01:09:48,083 --> 01:09:49,919 with Austin Theory. 1208 01:09:49,985 --> 01:09:52,721 [Patrick] Kayden Carter, Katana Chance, they've been bringing the party. 1209 01:09:52,788 --> 01:09:54,557 Now they're bringing the fight as champions. 1210 01:09:54,623 --> 01:09:58,227 And they will defend again next week against the Kabuki Warriors 1211 01:09:58,294 --> 01:10:00,162 of Damage CTRL. 1212 01:10:00,229 --> 01:10:01,797 [Graves] That's all going down next week. 1213 01:10:01,864 --> 01:10:05,434 But tonight's main event is sponsored by eBay Motors. 1214 01:10:05,501 --> 01:10:11,974 As "The Viper" Randy Orton goes one-on-one with The Enforcer of The Bloodline, 1215 01:10:12,041 --> 01:10:14,343 the Tribal Heir, Solo Sikoa. 1216 01:10:22,651 --> 01:10:24,553 [Patrick] Look at AJ Styles. 1217 01:10:24,620 --> 01:10:28,757 From up the road in Gainesville, Georgia, fired up and ready to go here 1218 01:10:28,824 --> 01:10:31,093 against the "Megastar" LA Knight. 1219 01:10:31,160 --> 01:10:32,561 ["Welcome to LA" by def rebel playing] 1220 01:10:32,628 --> 01:10:34,997 [Graves] But the problem for Styles could be that 1221 01:10:35,064 --> 01:10:39,235 his opponent is just as fired up and just as hungry for a fight. 1222 01:10:41,003 --> 01:10:44,974 [Rome] And his opponent, from Los Angeles, California, 1223 01:10:45,040 --> 01:10:49,878 weighing in at 240 pounds, LA Knight! 1224 01:10:50,512 --> 01:10:52,615 -[crowd] Yeah! -[Patrick] Make no mistake about it. 1225 01:10:52,681 --> 01:10:55,284 LA Knight would have been the Undisputed Champion 1226 01:10:55,351 --> 01:10:58,053 at Crown Jewel were it not for Jimmy Uso of The Bloodline 1227 01:10:58,120 --> 01:10:59,355 pinning Roman Reigns. 1228 01:10:59,421 --> 01:11:03,759 And LA Knight wants that chance yet again, a week from tomorrow 1229 01:11:03,826 --> 01:11:06,061 -at the Royal Rumble. -[Graves] But remember why we're here. 1230 01:11:06,128 --> 01:11:09,098 Why there's so much vitriol between these two to begin with. 1231 01:11:09,164 --> 01:11:12,134 AJ Styles originally possessed that opportunity. 1232 01:11:12,201 --> 01:11:14,803 It was LA Knight who, according to Styles, quote, 1233 01:11:14,870 --> 01:11:18,941 "Stepped over my dead body to take a crack at The Tribal Chief." 1234 01:11:19,008 --> 01:11:21,010 [Patrick] But can you imagine what LA Knight is thinking? 1235 01:11:21,076 --> 01:11:22,811 Just a guy who wants to become World Champion. 1236 01:11:22,878 --> 01:11:25,047 He doesn't feel he stepped over anybody. 1237 01:11:25,114 --> 01:11:28,984 But LA Knight also received the cheap shot from Styles just a couple of weeks ago. 1238 01:11:29,051 --> 01:11:31,887 [Graves] Vice-like side headlock applied by Styles. 1239 01:11:31,954 --> 01:11:34,923 Looking to tear LA Knight's head clean off of his shoulders. 1240 01:11:34,990 --> 01:11:36,592 Oh man! 1241 01:11:37,226 --> 01:11:38,827 [referee] AJ. AJ. 1242 01:11:38,894 --> 01:11:43,165 [Graves] LA buying himself a few valuable moments to regain his composure. 1243 01:11:43,232 --> 01:11:44,667 But listen to this impact. 1244 01:11:46,068 --> 01:11:48,771 Styles face first into the center turnbuckle. 1245 01:11:50,005 --> 01:11:53,108 This is what it's gonna take, LA Knight needs to be this ruthless. 1246 01:11:53,175 --> 01:11:56,478 Tonight and a week from tomorrow at the Royal Rumble. 1247 01:11:57,446 --> 01:11:59,748 When it will be every man for themselves. 1248 01:11:59,815 --> 01:12:03,152 Not only in the Royal Rumble Match, but in the Fatal 4-Way. 1249 01:12:03,218 --> 01:12:05,120 For the Undisputed WWE-- cover here. 1250 01:12:05,187 --> 01:12:07,523 [Patrick] Right in for the win, early kickout from Styles. 1251 01:12:07,589 --> 01:12:11,160 Universal Championship matchup, the Fatal 4-Way. 1252 01:12:11,226 --> 01:12:16,432 Where LA Knight, AJ Styles, Randy Orton and Roman Reigns will do battle. 1253 01:12:16,498 --> 01:12:18,500 [Patrick] That's the thing, Corey. We saw them coexist. 1254 01:12:18,567 --> 01:12:22,604 We saw them put The Bloodline to the sword last week on SmackDown together. 1255 01:12:22,671 --> 01:12:24,840 But I'm not sure we're ever gonna see that again 1256 01:12:24,907 --> 01:12:28,243 -between Styles and Knight. -It was simply an alliance of necessity. 1257 01:12:28,310 --> 01:12:29,645 Now, this is personal. 1258 01:12:29,712 --> 01:12:32,848 AJ Styles feels disrespected by LA Knight. 1259 01:12:32,915 --> 01:12:37,286 LA Knight lives his life feeling disrespected perpetually. 1260 01:12:37,353 --> 01:12:38,921 It's what fuels Knight. 1261 01:12:38,987 --> 01:12:41,890 [Patrick] AJ Styles, a multi-time World Champion. 1262 01:12:41,957 --> 01:12:45,260 LA Knight, the breakout star of 2023. 1263 01:12:45,327 --> 01:12:46,762 Looking for that maiden run, 1264 01:12:46,829 --> 01:12:49,765 the first World Championship in WWE. 1265 01:12:49,832 --> 01:12:54,403 [Graves] AJ Styles knows what it means to be the top gun in WWE. 1266 01:12:54,470 --> 01:12:59,108 The Phenomenal One would love to experience that euphoria yet again. 1267 01:13:00,209 --> 01:13:01,710 [Patrick] Backbreaker to LA Knight. 1268 01:13:01,777 --> 01:13:03,812 [Graves] Once upon a time, SmackDown was known 1269 01:13:03,879 --> 01:13:06,749 as The House that AJ Styles Built. 1270 01:13:06,815 --> 01:13:09,885 Styles is World Championship caliber. 1271 01:13:11,420 --> 01:13:14,423 Is LA Knight? Many people speculate that he is, 1272 01:13:14,490 --> 01:13:17,226 but Knight still needs to prove that to the WWE Universe. 1273 01:13:18,093 --> 01:13:21,263 [Patrick] Continuing to prove the doubters wrong is LA Knight. 1274 01:13:21,330 --> 01:13:23,332 AJ Styles in control here early. 1275 01:13:23,398 --> 01:13:27,336 [Graves] And AJ, I'm certain, realizes the opportunity at hand tonight. 1276 01:13:27,403 --> 01:13:29,037 To soften up LA Knight. 1277 01:13:29,104 --> 01:13:33,075 To try to inflict enough damage to where, perhaps, something's still lingering 1278 01:13:33,142 --> 01:13:35,477 come next Saturday at the Royal Rumble. 1279 01:13:35,544 --> 01:13:38,380 LA Knight, I hope, realizes the same opportunity. 1280 01:13:38,447 --> 01:13:41,550 That's exactly why Solo Sikoa is stepping into the ring tonight 1281 01:13:41,617 --> 01:13:42,885 with "The Viper" Randy Orton. 1282 01:13:42,951 --> 01:13:46,822 To try to soften up Orton prior to the Rumble. 1283 01:13:46,889 --> 01:13:48,056 [commentators exclaiming] 1284 01:13:48,123 --> 01:13:50,259 -[Graves] Cover here. -[Patrick] Quickly in now, for the win. 1285 01:13:50,325 --> 01:13:51,560 AJ Styles kicking out. 1286 01:13:51,627 --> 01:13:55,964 And on that note, it was AJ that demanded this match with SmackDown GM Nick Aldis. 1287 01:13:56,031 --> 01:13:56,999 Could that be a mistake? 1288 01:13:57,065 --> 01:13:59,902 We know that the Royal Rumble's only a week from tomorrow. 1289 01:13:59,968 --> 01:14:01,570 [Graves] I'm sure in that particular moment, 1290 01:14:01,637 --> 01:14:03,372 the pop-up power slam by Knight, 1291 01:14:03,438 --> 01:14:06,008 AJ questioning his decision to make the challenge. 1292 01:14:06,074 --> 01:14:07,876 But I still stand by my assessment. 1293 01:14:07,943 --> 01:14:10,078 Both of these athletes have a golden opportunity 1294 01:14:10,145 --> 01:14:13,916 eight days before one of the biggest matches of both their careers. 1295 01:14:14,817 --> 01:14:16,685 [crowd] L A Knight! 1296 01:14:16,752 --> 01:14:20,289 [Patrick] The Undisputed Championship has never been in as much peril. 1297 01:14:20,355 --> 01:14:24,827 As Roman Reigns has been holding it now for 1,237 days. 1298 01:14:24,893 --> 01:14:28,564 [Graves] I assure you right now-- Oh man! 1299 01:14:29,164 --> 01:14:33,235 The Tribal Chief is watching each and every movement made 1300 01:14:33,302 --> 01:14:35,170 by both Styles and Knight. 1301 01:14:37,473 --> 01:14:39,708 [Patrick] AJ Styles seems to be getting quicker. 1302 01:14:39,775 --> 01:14:44,379 More nimble, more agile, as he sends LA Knight into the barricade. 1303 01:14:44,446 --> 01:14:48,150 [Graves] AJ Styles is a timeless Superstar, no doubt about it. 1304 01:14:49,918 --> 01:14:52,988 -AJ, come on! -After being brutalized by The Bloodline… 1305 01:14:53,055 --> 01:14:53,989 Ooh! 1306 01:14:54,056 --> 01:14:57,526 …missing several months of action, having his career jeopardized, 1307 01:14:57,593 --> 01:15:01,496 it seems like it unlocked something deep in the psyche of The Phenomenal One. 1308 01:15:02,564 --> 01:15:06,768 And look at the intensity in the eyes of The Megastar. 1309 01:15:08,937 --> 01:15:11,173 [Patrick] Dribbling AJ's head here on the announce desk. 1310 01:15:11,240 --> 01:15:14,042 -[Graves] Make Trae Young jealous. -[Patrick] Oh no. 1311 01:15:14,109 --> 01:15:15,744 Speaking of making Trae Young jealous, 1312 01:15:15,811 --> 01:15:18,347 here comes a guy who makes everyone jealous. 1313 01:15:18,413 --> 01:15:19,581 [crowd booing] 1314 01:15:21,984 --> 01:15:23,185 Jimmy Uso. 1315 01:15:26,922 --> 01:15:28,023 Come on over now. 1316 01:15:30,158 --> 01:15:31,727 [Patrick] LA Knight quickly across. 1317 01:15:31,793 --> 01:15:34,196 [Graves] You know what they say about better late than never, 1318 01:15:34,263 --> 01:15:38,166 obviously Jimmy and Solo failed last week to, quote, "fix the problem." 1319 01:15:38,233 --> 01:15:39,501 About what I thought. 1320 01:15:39,568 --> 01:15:41,169 [Patrick] We heard Solo Sikoa earlier. 1321 01:15:41,236 --> 01:15:43,972 [Graves] We also heard Roman Reigns earlier… 1322 01:15:44,039 --> 01:15:45,574 in no uncertain terms. 1323 01:15:45,641 --> 01:15:47,009 Oh, ho, ho. 1324 01:15:47,075 --> 01:15:48,944 Letting Jimmy Uso know… 1325 01:15:49,878 --> 01:15:51,647 that the order still stands. 1326 01:15:51,713 --> 01:15:53,448 That the issue must be addressed. 1327 01:15:53,515 --> 01:15:55,017 -[Patrick] Watch out! -Speaking of Solo. 1328 01:15:55,083 --> 01:15:57,352 [Patrick] Samoan Spike to LA Knight! 1329 01:15:58,687 --> 01:16:02,357 [Graves] The diversion was created by Jimmy Uso in the entrance. 1330 01:16:03,025 --> 01:16:06,762 And the havoc is being wreaked by the Tribal Heir. 1331 01:16:07,896 --> 01:16:11,199 [Patrick] Coming out to decimate Styles and LA Knight! 1332 01:16:11,266 --> 01:16:13,201 Styles across the steel steps! 1333 01:16:14,369 --> 01:16:18,874 Solo Sikoa. The Street Champ, The Enforcer of The Bloodline, 1334 01:16:18,941 --> 01:16:20,375 doing Roman's bidding. 1335 01:16:21,476 --> 01:16:24,046 [Patrick] This is a man who still has a match to come tonight 1336 01:16:24,112 --> 01:16:25,047 against Randy Orton. 1337 01:16:25,914 --> 01:16:29,217 [Graves] It was Solo earlier in the night, who admitted fault. 1338 01:16:29,284 --> 01:16:33,322 Who shouldered the responsibility of last week's failure to fix the issue. 1339 01:16:34,790 --> 01:16:37,326 Now The Enforcer is the problem solver. 1340 01:16:37,392 --> 01:16:39,861 [Patrick] Oh! Another devastating 1341 01:16:39,928 --> 01:16:43,065 Samoan Spike delivered to Styles this time. 1342 01:16:44,433 --> 01:16:46,802 [Graves] Look at the ferocity on the face of Solo. 1343 01:16:52,908 --> 01:16:54,076 Two down. 1344 01:16:55,377 --> 01:16:56,545 One to go. 1345 01:16:58,280 --> 01:16:59,514 -[Patrick] Message… -Randy Orton. 1346 01:17:01,049 --> 01:17:02,417 Get out here. 1347 01:17:02,484 --> 01:17:03,518 Now. 1348 01:17:03,585 --> 01:17:05,420 [Graves] It's main event time. 1349 01:17:08,857 --> 01:17:10,459 [Patrick] Two down. One to go. 1350 01:17:10,525 --> 01:17:12,561 The message from "The Enforcer of The Bloodline" 1351 01:17:12,628 --> 01:17:16,431 Solo Sikoa after Samoan Spikes to AJ Styles and LA Knight. 1352 01:17:16,498 --> 01:17:19,501 And here ringside, SmackDown GM Nick Aldis. 1353 01:17:19,568 --> 01:17:21,236 [Graves] Remember, Nick Aldis has obtained 1354 01:17:21,303 --> 01:17:24,673 three of the four signatures for our Royal Rumble. 1355 01:17:24,740 --> 01:17:28,644 Undisputed WWE Universal Championship Match. 1356 01:17:28,710 --> 01:17:30,879 The one name missing, Roman Reigns. 1357 01:17:35,450 --> 01:17:38,820 [Rome] And his opponent from Saint Louis, Missouri, 1358 01:17:38,887 --> 01:17:43,325 weighing in at 275 pounds, 1359 01:17:43,392 --> 01:17:46,995 "The Viper" 1360 01:17:47,062 --> 01:17:52,501 Randy Orton. 1361 01:17:52,567 --> 01:17:56,972 [Graves] KP, also remember the warning issued by The Viper 1362 01:17:57,039 --> 01:18:00,008 that kicked off Friday Night Smackdown tonight. 1363 01:18:00,075 --> 01:18:04,813 After Paul Heyman informed Nick Aldis that Roman wasn't signing, 1364 01:18:04,880 --> 01:18:09,618 Randy said, I don't care if I have to RKO him myself, 1365 01:18:09,684 --> 01:18:11,553 Reigns will sign the contract. 1366 01:18:11,620 --> 01:18:16,091 But there is a big speed bump looming between Randy Orton and the Royal Rumble. 1367 01:18:16,158 --> 01:18:18,527 His name is Solo Sikoa. 1368 01:18:18,593 --> 01:18:21,663 And he has already taken out two of Roman's three opponents. 1369 01:18:21,730 --> 01:18:23,899 [Patrick] And Corey, The Viper doesn't forget easily. 1370 01:18:23,965 --> 01:18:27,369 He doesn't forget about 18 months ago. And he doesn't forget about last week. 1371 01:18:27,436 --> 01:18:30,839 When Solo Sikoa hit the Samoan Spike on Orton. 1372 01:18:30,906 --> 01:18:34,609 Orton would then reemerge and put Solo through the announce desk. 1373 01:18:36,411 --> 01:18:40,015 [Graves] But Solo is standing once again, ready for a fight. 1374 01:18:40,082 --> 01:18:44,753 And has just taken LA Knight and AJ Styles out of the equation for the moment. 1375 01:18:44,820 --> 01:18:47,389 Will Randy Orton fare better? 1376 01:18:47,456 --> 01:18:49,357 That remains to be seen. 1377 01:18:51,860 --> 01:18:54,362 [Patrick] This is the first ever Singles Match 1378 01:18:54,429 --> 01:18:55,864 between Orton and Sikoa. 1379 01:18:55,931 --> 01:19:00,335 Solo Sikoa, who rose to prominence while Randy Orton was on the sidelines. 1380 01:19:01,536 --> 01:19:04,639 [Graves] You see Randy Orton almost trying to figure out Solo, 1381 01:19:04,706 --> 01:19:08,643 trying to solve the Tribal Heir before the opening bell. 1382 01:19:08,710 --> 01:19:11,580 It's his classic Orton strategy. 1383 01:19:22,791 --> 01:19:27,696 And as our great friend and broadcast partner JBL so eloquently says, 1384 01:19:27,763 --> 01:19:31,700 "If you were to build a sports entertainer from the ground up, 1385 01:19:31,767 --> 01:19:35,771 the end result would be Randy Orton." 1386 01:19:38,373 --> 01:19:39,207 [bell rings] 1387 01:19:39,274 --> 01:19:41,143 [Patrick] Looking better than ever as the bell rings. 1388 01:19:41,209 --> 01:19:43,945 Randy Orton, Solo Sikoa. 1389 01:19:44,012 --> 01:19:47,115 [Graves] Tonight's main event is sponsored by eBay Motors. 1390 01:19:49,351 --> 01:19:52,254 [Patrick] Quick slap to Orton. Takes him down off his feet. 1391 01:19:53,388 --> 01:19:56,691 [Graves] Solo possesses that game changing power. 1392 01:19:56,758 --> 01:19:58,794 It only takes one strike, one impact. 1393 01:19:58,860 --> 01:20:00,128 This could do it. 1394 01:20:00,195 --> 01:20:01,730 Orton may be done. 1395 01:20:01,797 --> 01:20:04,399 [Patrick] Crushing Orton's skull against the turnbuckle. 1396 01:20:04,466 --> 01:20:07,903 [Graves] Randy Orton just melted out of the ring to the floor. 1397 01:20:07,969 --> 01:20:09,604 Solo giving chase. 1398 01:20:10,372 --> 01:20:14,576 If nothing else, the Tribal Heir has proven to be a man of his word. 1399 01:20:14,643 --> 01:20:20,782 When Solo delivers a promise to The Tribal Chief, Solo follows through. 1400 01:20:20,849 --> 01:20:22,851 [Patrick] But this is Randy Orton we're talking about. 1401 01:20:22,918 --> 01:20:25,153 Orton looking for answers here. 1402 01:20:25,220 --> 01:20:28,089 Solo hammering away at the back of Randy Orton's neck. 1403 01:20:29,090 --> 01:20:32,294 [Graves] Orton, suffering a taste of his own medicine, 1404 01:20:32,360 --> 01:20:34,062 being driven into our table. 1405 01:20:34,129 --> 01:20:36,731 And now the steel ring stairs. 1406 01:20:38,133 --> 01:20:41,203 [Patrick] This is where Solo Sikoa can feast. 1407 01:20:41,269 --> 01:20:44,372 It's The Enforcer on top here in our main event. 1408 01:20:47,909 --> 01:20:51,479 [Graves] Solo continuing to dominate Randy Orton, 1409 01:20:51,546 --> 01:20:53,648 but The Viper looking to turn the tables. 1410 01:20:53,715 --> 01:20:58,887 [Patrick] Solo across the announce desk. Just like last week. 1411 01:20:58,954 --> 01:21:03,725 [Graves] Solo meeting a fate that so many Superstars have before. 1412 01:21:03,792 --> 01:21:05,093 Courtesy of Orton. 1413 01:21:06,127 --> 01:21:09,898 Corey, we don't see Solo Sikoa manhandled like that by anybody. 1414 01:21:09,965 --> 01:21:12,667 [Graves] But look how quickly Solo is back in the fight. 1415 01:21:12,734 --> 01:21:14,002 Think about this, KP. 1416 01:21:14,069 --> 01:21:17,539 We are just feet away from SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis, 1417 01:21:17,606 --> 01:21:21,142 who made the match official for the Royal Rumble. 1418 01:21:21,209 --> 01:21:25,280 But Solo has almost single-handedly spoiled that tonight. 1419 01:21:26,882 --> 01:21:28,516 No way. No way. 1420 01:21:28,583 --> 01:21:30,185 [Patrick] Oh, he went there! 1421 01:21:30,252 --> 01:21:34,489 [Graves] Orton summoned the power and spiked Solo. 1422 01:21:36,524 --> 01:21:38,293 [Patrick] Hanging DDT and the elation 1423 01:21:38,360 --> 01:21:41,329 from the sold-out crowd here in Atlanta, Georgia. 1424 01:21:44,633 --> 01:21:46,501 [Graves] Orton is coiled. 1425 01:21:46,568 --> 01:21:49,304 The Viper ready to strike. 1426 01:21:50,939 --> 01:21:55,277 -[Patrick] But Solo Sikoa has back-up. -[Graves] Jimmy Uso is back again. 1427 01:21:55,343 --> 01:21:56,978 [Patrick] LA Knight! 1428 01:21:57,579 --> 01:22:01,049 [Graves] The Defiant One just dropped Jimmy Uso from behind. 1429 01:22:01,750 --> 01:22:03,985 [laughing] Whatever. 1430 01:22:04,052 --> 01:22:06,221 [Patrick] Oh! There's AJ Styles. 1431 01:22:09,457 --> 01:22:11,726 [Graves] Jimmy Uso launched into the entryway. 1432 01:22:11,793 --> 01:22:14,863 And Styles now making a beeline toward the ring. 1433 01:22:14,929 --> 01:22:17,933 But is he coming for Knight? Is he coming for Orton? 1434 01:22:17,999 --> 01:22:22,370 [Patrick] Turn around, Randy. RKO! 1435 01:22:22,437 --> 01:22:26,942 RKO, and Randy Orton to put away Solo Sikoa. 1436 01:22:27,008 --> 01:22:28,910 ["Voices" playing] 1437 01:22:28,977 --> 01:22:34,316 [Rome] Here is your winner, Randy Orton. 1438 01:22:35,650 --> 01:22:39,087 [Graves] Against all odds, Randy Orton 1439 01:22:39,154 --> 01:22:43,058 able to stop Solo Sikoa tonight. 1440 01:22:43,124 --> 01:22:44,059 [music stops] 1441 01:22:56,504 --> 01:22:59,741 [Graves] One week from tomorrow, these three men are all scheduled 1442 01:22:59,808 --> 01:23:03,345 to challenge Roman Reigns at the Royal Rumble. 1443 01:23:03,411 --> 01:23:06,247 [Patrick] But the contract is yet to be signed by Roman. 1444 01:23:07,882 --> 01:23:10,185 There ain't no temporary alliance here. 1445 01:23:10,719 --> 01:23:12,287 This is every man for themselves. 1446 01:23:12,354 --> 01:23:13,922 Orton with the RKO! 1447 01:23:14,522 --> 01:23:15,790 Flattening LA Knight. 1448 01:23:15,857 --> 01:23:18,860 [crowd] R… K… O! 1449 01:23:23,431 --> 01:23:26,301 [Patrick] Turns his attention to AJ Styles. 1450 01:23:27,335 --> 01:23:29,704 RKO to the Phenomenal One. 1451 01:23:31,039 --> 01:23:32,874 Randy's flying. 1452 01:23:36,945 --> 01:23:40,582 Oh, it's Roman Reigns! Superman Punch to Orton. 1453 01:23:43,051 --> 01:23:45,320 [crowd booing] 1454 01:24:30,031 --> 01:24:32,300 [crowd cheering] 1455 01:24:37,739 --> 01:24:39,374 [crowd gasps] 1456 01:24:41,476 --> 01:24:43,111 [man shouts] 1457 01:24:45,713 --> 01:24:46,981 [Patrick] Taunt here. 1458 01:24:47,048 --> 01:24:49,084 [Graves] Reigns has signed the contract, 1459 01:24:49,150 --> 01:24:53,888 but made sure to humiliate Nick Aldis in the process. 1460 01:24:53,955 --> 01:24:58,827 And this could be a preview of what's going down at Tropicana Field 1461 01:24:58,893 --> 01:25:02,297 with the Undisputed WWE Universal Title on the line. 1462 01:25:02,363 --> 01:25:06,968 [crowd chants] RKO! RKO! RKO! 1463 01:25:07,035 --> 01:25:11,539 [Graves] A familiar side of The Tribal Chief poised for battle. 1464 01:25:13,708 --> 01:25:16,044 [Patrick] Stalking Orton and ready to pounce. 1465 01:25:16,111 --> 01:25:18,313 [crowd] Ooh-aah! 1466 01:25:19,080 --> 01:25:21,883 Reigns-- Oh, RKO! 1467 01:25:21,950 --> 01:25:24,352 R-K-O! 1468 01:25:27,789 --> 01:25:30,091 ♪ I hear voices in my head ♪ 1469 01:25:30,158 --> 01:25:31,593 ♪ They counsel me ♪ 1470 01:25:31,659 --> 01:25:34,629 ♪ They understand, they talk to me ♪ 1471 01:25:34,696 --> 01:25:40,168 [Patrick] Is that the RKO that could shatter Roman's historic reign? 1472 01:25:43,972 --> 01:25:47,242 ♪ You got your rules and your religion ♪ 1473 01:25:47,308 --> 01:25:50,078 ♪ All designed to keep you safe ♪ 1474 01:25:50,144 --> 01:25:53,114 ♪ But when rules start getting broken ♪ 1475 01:25:54,749 --> 01:25:56,851 [Patrick] This was the moment Reigns appeared. 1476 01:25:56,918 --> 01:25:59,187 Superman Punch to Orton. 1477 01:25:59,821 --> 01:26:03,858 [Graves] Randy went down, but it would ultimately be Orton 1478 01:26:03,925 --> 01:26:06,194 who obtained the last laugh. 1479 01:26:06,261 --> 01:26:11,666 From out of nowhere, R… K… O. 1480 01:26:15,103 --> 01:26:17,505 [Patrick] Reigns has signed the contract. 1481 01:26:17,572 --> 01:26:22,377 It's going down one week from tomorrow at the Royal Rumble. 1482 01:26:22,443 --> 01:26:27,015 ♪ They counsel me, they understand They talk to me ♪ 1483 01:26:27,081 --> 01:26:28,750 [Graves] The ink is dry, 1484 01:26:29,450 --> 01:26:32,787 but The Viper's venom still flows. 1485 01:26:33,922 --> 01:26:36,958 ♪ They show me things I'll do to you ♪ 1486 01:26:37,025 --> 01:26:38,893 ♪ They talk to me ♪ 1487 01:26:38,960 --> 01:26:41,563 ♪ Talk to me, talk to me, talk to me! ♪ 1488 01:26:42,931 --> 01:26:45,533 Roman Reigns! Do you hear me? lk to me! ♪