1 00:00:01,234 --> 00:00:04,104 [WWE signature intro playing] 2 00:00:04,771 --> 00:00:05,772 [John Cena] Then… 3 00:00:07,207 --> 00:00:08,608 -[Ric Flair] Woo! -[glass shatters] 4 00:00:08,675 --> 00:00:10,510 [The Rock] If you smell… 5 00:00:10,577 --> 00:00:12,011 -[bell tolls] -[Cena] Now… 6 00:00:12,579 --> 00:00:14,314 [Roman Reigns] Acknowledge me. 7 00:00:15,048 --> 00:00:17,384 -The King of Kings! -You can't see me! 8 00:00:17,450 --> 00:00:18,551 [Cena] Forever. 9 00:00:23,223 --> 00:00:24,557 Together. 10 00:00:26,893 --> 00:00:28,194 [music fades] 11 00:00:29,763 --> 00:00:31,197 ♪ Better than me ♪ 12 00:00:31,264 --> 00:00:33,933 [Graves] With Elimination Chamber two weeks from tomorrow, 13 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:36,569 the WWE Universe is still reeling 14 00:00:36,636 --> 00:00:41,775 from the explosive WrestleMania XL press conference last night. 15 00:00:41,841 --> 00:00:44,310 We are live from a sold-out Spectrum Center 16 00:00:44,377 --> 00:00:47,247 in the Queen City of Charlotte, North Carolina, 17 00:00:47,313 --> 00:00:50,650 with over 14,000 fans on hand. 18 00:00:50,717 --> 00:00:56,189 And tonight, this man, WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H, 19 00:00:56,256 --> 00:01:01,161 is expected to address the fallout from last night in Sin City. 20 00:01:05,298 --> 00:01:09,369 [Cole] We are smack dab in the middle of the entertainment capital of the world, 21 00:01:09,436 --> 00:01:14,674 the Strip in Las Vegas, with WWE fans and media from around the world. 22 00:01:14,741 --> 00:01:18,645 Are you ready? 23 00:01:18,711 --> 00:01:25,285 Right now, we start the Road to WrestleMania XL. 24 00:01:25,351 --> 00:01:27,487 ♪ Burn it down! ♪ 25 00:01:28,655 --> 00:01:31,958 I am your World Heavyweight Champion. 26 00:01:32,025 --> 00:01:33,526 I am Seth… 27 00:01:33,593 --> 00:01:35,662 [crowd] "Freakin" Rollins! 28 00:01:35,728 --> 00:01:40,300 Now, what do you say we get ourselves a main event? 29 00:01:40,366 --> 00:01:42,535 ["Head of the Table" playing] 30 00:01:42,602 --> 00:01:44,370 [Reigns] Las Vegas! 31 00:01:45,538 --> 00:01:47,373 Acknowledge me! 32 00:01:48,041 --> 00:01:49,843 Let's talk about Cody Rhodes, 33 00:01:49,909 --> 00:01:52,445 the man who can't make his own choice, huh? 34 00:01:54,147 --> 00:01:56,483 It's no longer his decision. 35 00:01:56,549 --> 00:01:59,252 I choose who faces me 36 00:01:59,319 --> 00:02:02,789 in the main event of WrestleMania. 37 00:02:04,491 --> 00:02:05,458 I choose… 38 00:02:06,826 --> 00:02:07,827 The Rock. 39 00:02:07,894 --> 00:02:12,432 [The Rock] If you smell… what The Rock is cookin'. 40 00:02:12,499 --> 00:02:14,734 [crowd chants "We want Cody"] 41 00:02:19,172 --> 00:02:23,343 World watching, I introduce you to the Cody Crybabies. 42 00:02:24,010 --> 00:02:25,478 [crowd booing] 43 00:02:26,880 --> 00:02:31,451 Now, when you look at this incredible family tree, 44 00:02:32,318 --> 00:02:34,020 this is proof 45 00:02:34,087 --> 00:02:39,392 that there is only one royal family in professional wrestling. 46 00:02:40,560 --> 00:02:42,395 WrestleMania XL. 47 00:02:42,962 --> 00:02:44,130 Philadelphia. 48 00:02:44,931 --> 00:02:45,832 The Rock. 49 00:02:45,899 --> 00:02:47,333 And Roman Reigns. 50 00:02:48,134 --> 00:02:52,438 In the biggest main event in the history of professional wrestling. 51 00:02:53,339 --> 00:02:55,775 Bound by blood. 52 00:02:59,612 --> 00:03:00,813 [Rhodes] Hold on. 53 00:03:00,880 --> 00:03:01,981 Hold on. 54 00:03:02,048 --> 00:03:03,349 Roman! 55 00:03:03,416 --> 00:03:06,119 As the Tribal Chief, as the Undisputed Champion, 56 00:03:06,185 --> 00:03:07,487 you have a lot of stroke. 57 00:03:07,554 --> 00:03:10,957 But it is not your right to determine the main event. 58 00:03:11,024 --> 00:03:12,191 It is mine! 59 00:03:12,258 --> 00:03:14,060 I won the Royal Rumble! 60 00:03:15,295 --> 00:03:17,197 I have made my decision. 61 00:03:18,197 --> 00:03:19,966 At WrestleMania XL, 62 00:03:21,201 --> 00:03:22,669 in the main event, 63 00:03:24,137 --> 00:03:26,105 I choose you, Roman Reigns. 64 00:03:28,374 --> 00:03:30,843 You must be stupid or something, huh? 65 00:03:30,910 --> 00:03:32,245 This is a done deal. 66 00:03:32,312 --> 00:03:33,846 You're old news. 67 00:03:33,913 --> 00:03:36,749 Nobody cares about you finishing the story. 68 00:03:37,617 --> 00:03:38,551 You're irrelevant. 69 00:03:39,252 --> 00:03:40,520 Just like your dad. 70 00:03:46,659 --> 00:03:49,162 Earlier, we had that family tree up there. 71 00:03:50,096 --> 00:03:53,099 If your grandfather was here, 72 00:03:53,700 --> 00:03:56,669 his grandfather was here, 73 00:03:56,736 --> 00:03:59,372 they'd be ashamed of you. 74 00:04:02,875 --> 00:04:04,944 When you're talking about his blood, 75 00:04:06,412 --> 00:04:09,048 you're talking about my blood. 76 00:04:13,219 --> 00:04:16,689 Hard to say what just went on right there. A lot of tension right now. 77 00:04:17,457 --> 00:04:19,459 Have him talk [bleep] about our family again. 78 00:04:19,525 --> 00:04:20,893 If you don't fix it, we will. 79 00:04:26,232 --> 00:04:30,603 [Graves] After a week of questions, speculation, and controversy, 80 00:04:30,670 --> 00:04:34,741 Cody Rhodes, the winner of the 2024 Royal Rumble Match, 81 00:04:34,807 --> 00:04:37,343 will once again have the opportunity 82 00:04:37,410 --> 00:04:39,846 to finish his story 83 00:04:39,912 --> 00:04:43,983 as he challenges the most dominant champion of the modern era, 84 00:04:44,050 --> 00:04:47,020 Roman Reigns, at WrestleMania. 85 00:04:48,621 --> 00:04:53,593 And tonight's Friday Night SmackDown on Fox is sponsored by Progressive. 86 00:04:53,660 --> 00:04:58,298 A triple threat of protection with home, auto, and more. 87 00:05:04,737 --> 00:05:06,506 ["King of Kings" by Motörhead playing] 88 00:05:06,572 --> 00:05:10,476 ♪ Behold the King, the King of Kings ♪ 89 00:05:14,614 --> 00:05:16,249 ♪ On your knees dog ♪ 90 00:05:18,785 --> 00:05:20,253 ♪ Ha ha ha ha ♪ 91 00:05:22,722 --> 00:05:24,590 ♪ All hail ♪ 92 00:05:24,657 --> 00:05:26,626 ♪ Bow down to the… ♪ 93 00:05:26,693 --> 00:05:29,295 [Rome] Ladies and gentlemen, 94 00:05:29,362 --> 00:05:36,369 please welcome the CCO of WWE, 95 00:05:36,803 --> 00:05:43,810 Paul "Triple H" Levesque. 96 00:05:45,845 --> 00:05:49,349 [Graves] Wade, on the heels of one of the most controversial nights 97 00:05:49,415 --> 00:05:51,484 in recent WWE history, 98 00:05:51,551 --> 00:05:56,089 you have to imagine "The Game" Triple H has a great deal on his mind. 99 00:05:56,155 --> 00:06:00,293 And just as many questions from the WWE Universe to be answered tonight. 100 00:06:00,359 --> 00:06:01,928 [Wade] Well, let's tell it like it is. 101 00:06:01,994 --> 00:06:06,566 Over the past seven days, Triple H has had to spend 50% of his time 102 00:06:06,632 --> 00:06:09,602 soothing some bruised egos, 103 00:06:09,669 --> 00:06:14,874 and the other 50% of his time taking this industry to new heights. 104 00:06:14,941 --> 00:06:18,378 But you're right, those bruised egos don't go away easily when you're the boss. 105 00:06:18,444 --> 00:06:22,415 And I cannot wait to see what Triple H has to tell us tonight. 106 00:06:24,550 --> 00:06:27,987 ♪ Bow down to the, bow down to ♪ 107 00:06:28,054 --> 00:06:31,724 ♪ The King left none living None able to tell ♪ 108 00:06:31,791 --> 00:06:34,193 [Graves] Triple H joined in the ring by Adam Pearce, 109 00:06:34,260 --> 00:06:38,364 the Monday Night Raw General Manager on the left side of your screen 110 00:06:38,431 --> 00:06:42,201 and to the right, SmackDown GM Nick Aldis. 111 00:06:45,805 --> 00:06:49,575 ♪ Ripped open they died With their final breath ♪ 112 00:06:49,642 --> 00:06:52,945 [Graves] What an atmosphere here tonight in Charlotte. 113 00:06:54,747 --> 00:06:56,949 ♪ The King of Kings ♪ 114 00:07:00,586 --> 00:07:05,224 ♪ Bow down to the, bow down to the King ♪ 115 00:07:05,291 --> 00:07:07,260 [song fades] 116 00:07:13,166 --> 00:07:16,369 [crowd chants "Triple H"] 117 00:07:28,614 --> 00:07:33,753 I gotta tell you, that sure as hell feels like we are on the Road to WrestleMania. 118 00:07:33,820 --> 00:07:36,556 [cheering] 119 00:07:39,158 --> 00:07:42,428 But before we get to that, welcome to SmackDown. 120 00:07:45,631 --> 00:07:48,601 Last night in Las Vegas, 121 00:07:50,236 --> 00:07:54,974 it was an incredible kickoff event to get us started 122 00:07:55,041 --> 00:07:58,578 on that road to the grandest stage of them all. 123 00:08:00,112 --> 00:08:04,417 But the fact is, somewhere along the way last night, we took a hard left turn, 124 00:08:04,484 --> 00:08:06,486 and now that road is on fire. 125 00:08:09,222 --> 00:08:13,226 But I can tell you this, it feels really good. 126 00:08:15,228 --> 00:08:19,866 But I came out here because I wanted to clear up one thing. 127 00:08:24,003 --> 00:08:26,372 [crowd chanting "Rocky sucks"] 128 00:08:34,881 --> 00:08:37,083 [crowd continues chanting "Rocky sucks"] 129 00:08:44,323 --> 00:08:47,159 I wanted to clear up a couple of things from last night 130 00:08:47,226 --> 00:08:49,795 because I felt like coming out of Las Vegas, 131 00:08:49,862 --> 00:08:51,397 as we were flying over here, 132 00:08:52,431 --> 00:08:55,067 I felt like there was some confusion in the air. 133 00:08:55,134 --> 00:08:58,905 Maybe some people don't know their role. 134 00:09:03,175 --> 00:09:05,244 So I wanted to come out here and, 135 00:09:05,311 --> 00:09:07,280 I don't know, just set the record straight, 136 00:09:07,346 --> 00:09:09,081 because I felt like 137 00:09:09,148 --> 00:09:10,850 there are people that went out there 138 00:09:12,018 --> 00:09:12,985 and tried to… 139 00:09:14,987 --> 00:09:16,455 assert their authority 140 00:09:17,690 --> 00:09:19,692 when they don't really have any. 141 00:09:21,594 --> 00:09:22,895 Because here's the thing, 142 00:09:23,896 --> 00:09:27,934 I really don't care where you sit. 143 00:09:29,402 --> 00:09:33,039 There is one thing that is abundantly clear here, 144 00:09:33,105 --> 00:09:36,242 whether people like them or they don't like them, 145 00:09:36,309 --> 00:09:41,347 the answers, the answers come from one place, 146 00:09:41,414 --> 00:09:46,118 and one place only, and right now, you are looking at him. 147 00:09:46,185 --> 00:09:48,988 [cheering] 148 00:09:51,390 --> 00:09:56,529 So let me just say this, in the main event of WrestleMania XL, 149 00:09:56,596 --> 00:10:00,533 the biggest WrestleMania of all time, 150 00:10:01,400 --> 00:10:08,407 Roman Reigns will defend his Undisputed WWE Championship 151 00:10:09,809 --> 00:10:11,110 in the main event 152 00:10:12,812 --> 00:10:15,448 against Cody Rhodes. 153 00:10:15,514 --> 00:10:17,216 [cheering] 154 00:10:24,857 --> 00:10:30,830 Now, there are some people back there… 155 00:10:33,332 --> 00:10:37,203 [crowd chanting "Cody"] 156 00:10:45,244 --> 00:10:51,150 There are some people back there, that decision will disappoint them. 157 00:10:51,217 --> 00:10:56,822 That maybe they won't like that decision. 158 00:10:57,456 --> 00:10:59,358 But here's the thing, 159 00:10:59,425 --> 00:11:03,729 it doesn't matter if you don't like that decision. 160 00:11:10,636 --> 00:11:12,805 So with that said, 161 00:11:14,006 --> 00:11:18,577 welcome to the Road to WrestleMania. 162 00:11:24,950 --> 00:11:28,688 Ladies and gentlemen, now that the WWE Championship Match 163 00:11:28,754 --> 00:11:30,890 at WrestleMania has been decided, 164 00:11:31,490 --> 00:11:34,527 we must shift our attention to Seth Rollins 165 00:11:34,593 --> 00:11:36,896 and the World Heavyweight Championship. 166 00:11:41,100 --> 00:11:44,203 After extensive discussions all week, 167 00:11:44,270 --> 00:11:46,539 we have collectively agreed 168 00:11:47,406 --> 00:11:52,278 that Seth Rollins' challenger at WrestleMania will be determined 169 00:11:52,344 --> 00:11:57,683 in Perth, Australia, February 24th, in the Elimination Chamber. 170 00:12:02,955 --> 00:12:04,924 And we kick things off tonight 171 00:12:04,990 --> 00:12:10,930 with a series of matches to determine the participants in that match. 172 00:12:13,966 --> 00:12:18,904 And to reiterate the fact that WWE management is a united front, 173 00:12:19,638 --> 00:12:21,640 I will take this opportunity 174 00:12:21,707 --> 00:12:24,210 to hand over to my esteemed colleague, 175 00:12:24,276 --> 00:12:27,780 the General Manager of Raw, Mr. Adam Pearce. 176 00:12:28,481 --> 00:12:29,715 Thank you, Nicholas. 177 00:12:29,782 --> 00:12:33,719 Ladies and gentlemen, if I can direct your attention to that Tron, 178 00:12:33,786 --> 00:12:35,821 and the 12 Superstars 179 00:12:35,888 --> 00:12:38,023 who will compete for an opportunity 180 00:12:38,090 --> 00:12:40,826 to step into the Chamber in Perth. 181 00:12:40,893 --> 00:12:43,229 "The Viper" Randy Orton! 182 00:12:44,330 --> 00:12:46,899 Big Bronson Reed! 183 00:12:47,566 --> 00:12:49,802 "KO" Kevin Owens! 184 00:12:50,669 --> 00:12:54,073 The United States Champion, Logan Paul! 185 00:12:54,140 --> 00:12:55,241 [crowd boos] 186 00:12:55,307 --> 00:12:57,810 AJ Styles! 187 00:12:59,845 --> 00:13:01,313 The Miz! 188 00:13:02,581 --> 00:13:06,051 "The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley! 189 00:13:07,486 --> 00:13:09,321 Ivar! 190 00:13:10,289 --> 00:13:13,359 "The Scottish Warrior" Drew McIntyre! 191 00:13:15,761 --> 00:13:17,096 Sami Zayn! 192 00:13:19,131 --> 00:13:24,003 Representing Judgment Day, "Dirty" Dom Mysterio! 193 00:13:26,705 --> 00:13:31,477 And finally, LA Knight! 194 00:13:31,544 --> 00:13:33,379 [crowd] Yeah! 195 00:13:33,445 --> 00:13:37,349 Ladies and gentlemen, 12 Superstars, six matches over three events, 196 00:13:37,416 --> 00:13:41,253 and it kicks off right now with our first contest, 197 00:13:41,320 --> 00:13:43,289 pitting AJ Styles 198 00:13:43,355 --> 00:13:45,124 against this man, 199 00:13:45,191 --> 00:13:47,426 "The Scottish Warrior" 200 00:13:47,493 --> 00:13:50,963 Drew McIntyre! 201 00:13:52,965 --> 00:13:56,769 [Graves] What a way to kick off the path to Perth. 202 00:13:56,836 --> 00:13:59,305 In the Elimination Chamber 203 00:13:59,371 --> 00:14:04,276 The Scottish Warrior one-on-one with The Phenomenal One, Wade! 204 00:14:05,077 --> 00:14:07,813 [Wade] The path to the Elimination Chamber, 205 00:14:07,880 --> 00:14:10,282 and indeed, if successful there, 206 00:14:10,349 --> 00:14:13,853 a pathway to WrestleMania. 207 00:14:13,919 --> 00:14:16,722 Huge, huge start to SmackDown. 208 00:14:16,789 --> 00:14:19,558 [Graves] McIntyre brimming with confidence tonight. 209 00:14:22,795 --> 00:14:27,299 I just want to take a moment to tell everybody, thank you. 210 00:14:29,068 --> 00:14:34,039 Thank you for showing me, to prove it to me with your wallets, 211 00:14:34,106 --> 00:14:38,010 you feel the same way as I do about CM Punk. 212 00:14:40,012 --> 00:14:42,982 This shirt, shot straight to the top of the charts, 213 00:14:43,048 --> 00:14:46,619 is selling more than Punk's actual shirts, which is hilarious. 214 00:14:47,119 --> 00:14:50,422 So, DM Hunk is gonna make you a promise. 215 00:14:51,523 --> 00:14:55,361 Punk will not get one penny of the profits. 216 00:14:57,796 --> 00:15:00,065 Also, people have been thanking me for last night. 217 00:15:00,132 --> 00:15:02,901 Everybody's happy that Cody chose Roman Reigns. 218 00:15:06,171 --> 00:15:08,274 Remember when he won the Rumble, 219 00:15:08,340 --> 00:15:11,010 and he was thinking about fulfilling that promise? 220 00:15:11,644 --> 00:15:13,946 He was toying with our emotions, he was playing games, 221 00:15:14,013 --> 00:15:17,416 and on Monday I tried to reason with him verbally. 222 00:15:17,483 --> 00:15:18,918 He wouldn't answer. 223 00:15:18,984 --> 00:15:22,488 So I reasoned with him physically, and what happened last night 224 00:15:22,554 --> 00:15:26,325 is gonna finish the story! 225 00:15:26,392 --> 00:15:27,493 You're welcome! 226 00:15:31,330 --> 00:15:33,966 So I've saved WrestleMania, I've taken out Punk, 227 00:15:34,033 --> 00:15:37,069 Cody's going to finish the story. What's the last thing? 228 00:15:38,504 --> 00:15:39,972 Save the World Title. 229 00:15:40,806 --> 00:15:42,441 And all I have to do, 230 00:15:42,508 --> 00:15:46,578 is go through the top Superstars in WWE, 231 00:15:46,645 --> 00:15:48,480 win the Elimination Chamber, 232 00:15:49,481 --> 00:15:53,285 and I'll finally have my moment at WrestleMania. 233 00:15:53,352 --> 00:15:56,789 And I will give you a champion you can be proud of. 234 00:15:56,855 --> 00:16:00,526 I will give you a champion that's best for business. 235 00:16:03,696 --> 00:16:06,031 ["Phenomenal" by CFO$ playing] 236 00:16:07,833 --> 00:16:10,936 [Graves] Drew McIntyre already with his sights set, 237 00:16:11,503 --> 00:16:13,672 on the grandest stage of them all, 238 00:16:13,739 --> 00:16:17,776 but you know AJ Styles has the exact same goal. 239 00:16:18,844 --> 00:16:21,747 ♪ No, they don't want none ♪ 240 00:16:21,814 --> 00:16:23,816 ♪ They looking scared… ♪ 241 00:16:23,882 --> 00:16:24,883 [bell rings] 242 00:16:24,950 --> 00:16:26,618 [Rome] The following contest 243 00:16:26,685 --> 00:16:32,992 is an Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match! 244 00:16:33,058 --> 00:16:37,963 Making his way to the ring, from Gainesville, Georgia, at 218 pounds, 245 00:16:38,030 --> 00:16:43,535 "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles! 246 00:16:43,602 --> 00:16:45,104 ♪ No, they don't want none ♪ 247 00:16:45,170 --> 00:16:47,106 ♪ No, they don't want none ♪ 248 00:16:47,172 --> 00:16:49,408 [Graves] Well, it begins in a matter of moments, 249 00:16:49,475 --> 00:16:51,744 the first qualifier of the night. 250 00:16:51,810 --> 00:16:54,046 Who will advance to the Elimination Chamber 251 00:16:54,113 --> 00:16:57,249 with the opportunity to head to WrestleMania? 252 00:16:57,316 --> 00:16:59,017 We find out, next! 253 00:16:59,451 --> 00:17:02,154 ♪ Blue collar boys Do it with our hands muddied ♪ 254 00:17:02,221 --> 00:17:03,655 ♪ No, they don't want none ♪ 255 00:17:03,722 --> 00:17:05,257 ♪ No, they don't want none ♪ 256 00:17:05,324 --> 00:17:06,825 ♪ No, they don't want none ♪ 257 00:17:06,892 --> 00:17:08,127 ♪ No, they don't want none ♪ 258 00:17:11,163 --> 00:17:13,599 [Graves] Last year, "The Viper" Randy Orton 259 00:17:13,665 --> 00:17:17,669 was forced to miss WrestleMania due to injury. 260 00:17:17,736 --> 00:17:22,408 Something Orton has vowed to not let happen again this year. 261 00:17:22,474 --> 00:17:26,979 In fact, Orton now shifts his focus to the World Heavyweight Champion, 262 00:17:27,046 --> 00:17:29,214 Seth "Freakin" Rollins. 263 00:17:29,281 --> 00:17:33,118 Sami Zayn last year main evented the Showcase of the Immortals, 264 00:17:33,185 --> 00:17:36,655 but this year is without a clear path to Philadelphia. 265 00:17:36,722 --> 00:17:40,325 One of these two men will take a detour on the Road to WrestleMania 266 00:17:40,392 --> 00:17:43,562 to Perth, Australia, for Elimination Chamber. 267 00:17:43,629 --> 00:17:47,232 [Wade] That is right, Corey, because Sami Zayn and "The Viper" Randy Orton 268 00:17:47,299 --> 00:17:51,136 look to book their tickets to the Elimination Chamber. 269 00:17:51,203 --> 00:17:57,109 Our second qualifier match takes place later tonight right here on SmackDown. 270 00:17:58,277 --> 00:18:02,247 [Graves] And Elimination Chamber is sponsored by Credit One Bank. 271 00:18:02,314 --> 00:18:05,717 Get cash back rewards and live large. 272 00:18:06,251 --> 00:18:10,656 And, Wade, we are moments away from the opening bell on our first 273 00:18:10,722 --> 00:18:15,027 Elimination Chamber Qualifying Matchup. "The Scottish Warrior" Drew McIntyre, 274 00:18:15,094 --> 00:18:17,229 -one-on-one, with "The Phenom"-- -["Welcome to LA" playing] 275 00:18:17,296 --> 00:18:21,333 with "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, but, wait a minute. 276 00:18:21,400 --> 00:18:24,770 [Wade] As if this wasn't good enough, two former World Champions 277 00:18:24,837 --> 00:18:27,473 kicking this off, and it just got even bigger. 278 00:18:28,407 --> 00:18:31,076 [Graves] Two former world champions and a man 279 00:18:31,143 --> 00:18:33,779 who many would consider a future world champion. 280 00:18:33,846 --> 00:18:36,782 [Rome] …please welcome LA Knight. 281 00:18:36,849 --> 00:18:38,250 [crowd] Yeah! 282 00:18:38,317 --> 00:18:39,918 [Wade] Oh, he's heading our way, Corey. 283 00:18:39,985 --> 00:18:42,087 [Graves] Did you have something to do, with this, Bad News? 284 00:18:42,154 --> 00:18:43,288 [Wade] I had no clue. 285 00:18:43,355 --> 00:18:45,858 [Graves] I know you're the king of the LA Knight fan club. 286 00:18:45,924 --> 00:18:47,793 [Wade] I am about to jump out of my underpants 287 00:18:47,860 --> 00:18:49,928 because "The Megastar" LA Knight 288 00:18:49,995 --> 00:18:53,198 is joining us at the desk for this matchup. 289 00:18:53,265 --> 00:18:56,201 [LA] Oh, how convenient. There's a seat right here for me. 290 00:18:56,268 --> 00:18:58,437 -I think I'll just have it. -[Wade] Best day ever. Welcome. 291 00:18:58,504 --> 00:19:00,539 [Graves] Please, for everybody's sake, Wade. 292 00:19:00,606 --> 00:19:02,574 Let's please keep your underpants on right now. 293 00:19:02,641 --> 00:19:04,510 We got a match to call. 294 00:19:04,576 --> 00:19:07,779 And McIntyre just dropped Styles with a heavy chop. 295 00:19:07,846 --> 00:19:10,782 -Welcome to commentary, LA Knight. -Oh, we are here, we are in the house. 296 00:19:10,849 --> 00:19:12,518 Now look, you're talking about what? 297 00:19:12,584 --> 00:19:14,520 Qualifying for the World Championship, right? 298 00:19:14,586 --> 00:19:16,989 You talk about, I just walked out of Royal Rumble. 299 00:19:17,055 --> 00:19:18,991 You'd say that was my match, right? 300 00:19:19,057 --> 00:19:21,326 And I got to go all the way across the world to qualify? 301 00:19:21,393 --> 00:19:24,263 No, no. But I tell you what, I am going to go over there. 302 00:19:24,329 --> 00:19:25,831 I'm going to win the Elimination Chamber. 303 00:19:25,898 --> 00:19:27,666 You're looking at your next World Champion. 304 00:19:27,733 --> 00:19:29,468 All I need is a one-on-one match at this point. 305 00:19:29,535 --> 00:19:30,836 [Wade] Well, I love it, LA Knight. 306 00:19:30,903 --> 00:19:33,005 And you've already been named as one of the people 307 00:19:33,071 --> 00:19:35,707 who will have a qualifying match to get yourself to Perth. 308 00:19:35,774 --> 00:19:38,177 Let me ask you, what are you doing out here, right now? 309 00:19:38,243 --> 00:19:39,711 Scouting potential opponents? 310 00:19:39,778 --> 00:19:42,915 [LA] I mean, you know, look, when people are talking about, 311 00:19:42,981 --> 00:19:45,851 you got a World Championship Title Match coming up here. 312 00:19:45,918 --> 00:19:48,086 It happens on the back end of the Elimination Chamber. 313 00:19:48,153 --> 00:19:51,356 I hear my name being mentioned, and I see guys getting dropped, like that. 314 00:19:51,423 --> 00:19:53,458 I say, well, let me just go ahead and take a look at 315 00:19:53,525 --> 00:19:55,861 who I might be in the chamber with, right? Yeah. 316 00:19:55,928 --> 00:19:59,598 [Graves] Watching this sort of physicality that Drew McIntyre is capable of, 317 00:19:59,665 --> 00:20:01,533 does that give you any pause, or does it excite you? 318 00:20:01,600 --> 00:20:03,235 -Does it fire you up, the prospect? -[LA] Yeah. 319 00:20:03,302 --> 00:20:04,870 I'll tell you what, I'll give him some pause. 320 00:20:04,937 --> 00:20:06,605 I'll give him my paws right across his mouth. 321 00:20:06,672 --> 00:20:10,342 [Graves] Oh, another heavy, knife-edge chop. 322 00:20:10,409 --> 00:20:13,612 But look, but this, you gotta, you gotta still give the guy credit. 323 00:20:13,679 --> 00:20:14,746 The guy is a monster. 324 00:20:14,813 --> 00:20:17,416 He's dropping some knowledge here on AJ right now. 325 00:20:18,450 --> 00:20:19,885 -Well, listen now. -There he goes. 326 00:20:19,952 --> 00:20:21,987 To give the devil his due, LA Knight, 327 00:20:22,054 --> 00:20:24,056 Drew McIntyre is one of the only men in the field, 328 00:20:24,122 --> 00:20:27,726 who emerged victorious in a past Elimination Chamber, the year 2021. 329 00:20:27,793 --> 00:20:28,794 [commentators exclaim] 330 00:20:28,860 --> 00:20:30,963 Big backbreaker, into the cover. 331 00:20:32,231 --> 00:20:35,601 [LA] I mean, you wanna look at that. Look, I lack the experience edge. 332 00:20:35,667 --> 00:20:37,603 Good for me, right? But look, here's the deal. 333 00:20:37,669 --> 00:20:42,241 We come in, you're looking at 2023, being the, look at that, right there. 334 00:20:42,307 --> 00:20:45,644 Almost got the three count on it. Didn't quite get it. You know why? 335 00:20:45,711 --> 00:20:47,045 Cause you're not LA Knight. Yeah. 336 00:20:47,112 --> 00:20:49,147 But here's the deal, you talk about the experience edge, 337 00:20:49,214 --> 00:20:51,049 yeah, maybe I don't have that at this point. 338 00:20:51,116 --> 00:20:53,118 But you look at 2023, I set the foundation. 339 00:20:53,185 --> 00:20:58,223 At this point I walk in, I create the empire that is LA Knight. 340 00:20:58,290 --> 00:21:00,158 [Wade] Let me ask you about that. 341 00:21:00,225 --> 00:21:02,861 Bearing in mind that the Elimination Chamber 342 00:21:02,928 --> 00:21:05,664 is one of the most dangerous matches in WWE, 343 00:21:05,731 --> 00:21:09,334 should you qualify, any trepidation about stepping into that structure? 344 00:21:10,002 --> 00:21:11,770 [Graves] Smart move by Styles at the moment, 345 00:21:11,837 --> 00:21:13,839 chopping down the much larger McIntyre. 346 00:21:13,905 --> 00:21:16,174 You know what? Look, for as dumb as AJ Styles, 347 00:21:16,241 --> 00:21:18,443 look, he does have a little bit of brain in him right there. 348 00:21:18,510 --> 00:21:21,947 But look, here's the thing, when you talk about trepidation, hesitation, 349 00:21:22,014 --> 00:21:24,483 anything else that you wanna say about the Elimination Chamber, 350 00:21:24,549 --> 00:21:26,385 yeah, it's gonna be a grueling match. 351 00:21:26,451 --> 00:21:27,786 It's gonna be a brutal match. 352 00:21:27,853 --> 00:21:30,422 But at the end of the day, look, I didn't come in here 353 00:21:30,489 --> 00:21:33,625 thinking I was gonna dance ballet to become a champion here. 354 00:21:34,593 --> 00:21:38,030 [Graves] AJ Styles sent all the way to the floor from the top turnbuckle 355 00:21:38,096 --> 00:21:41,833 courtesy of the brutality of the Scottish Terminator. 356 00:21:41,900 --> 00:21:43,802 [AJ] Got a little limp on… Whoa! 357 00:21:43,869 --> 00:21:47,072 -[Graves] Oh my God! -Take that whole damn thing down. 358 00:21:47,139 --> 00:21:49,041 [Graves] Styles into the time keeper's area. 359 00:21:49,107 --> 00:21:50,509 McIntyre's in control. 360 00:21:50,575 --> 00:21:53,712 Which of these two men will head to the Elimination Chamber? 361 00:22:00,018 --> 00:22:02,154 [Graves] We are in the midst of our first of six 362 00:22:02,220 --> 00:22:05,991 Elimination Chamber Qualifying Matchups right now. 363 00:22:06,058 --> 00:22:08,660 AJ Styles one-on-one with Drew McIntyre. 364 00:22:08,727 --> 00:22:11,396 The winner advances to the Elimination Chamber Match. 365 00:22:11,463 --> 00:22:12,998 The winner of the Elimination Chamber 366 00:22:13,065 --> 00:22:15,600 will have the honor of challenging Seth "Freakin" Rollins 367 00:22:15,667 --> 00:22:19,137 for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania. 368 00:22:19,204 --> 00:22:21,907 And we are joined at ringside by LA Knight, 369 00:22:21,973 --> 00:22:26,345 one of the 12 men with the opportunity to head to Perth, Australia. 370 00:22:26,411 --> 00:22:28,914 These boys are in here just chopping each other down. 371 00:22:28,980 --> 00:22:29,881 You got two guys there. 372 00:22:29,948 --> 00:22:32,084 Is Seth's actual middle name "Freakin," by the way? 373 00:22:32,751 --> 00:22:35,620 -[Graves] I'm going to check with that. -All right, check his birth certificate. 374 00:22:36,521 --> 00:22:40,792 [Wade] My loins have been tingling ever since you sat down, LA Knight. 375 00:22:40,859 --> 00:22:42,427 Especially during that commercial break, 376 00:22:42,494 --> 00:22:44,730 you started pointing at the WrestleMania sign. 377 00:22:44,796 --> 00:22:45,764 I'm getting excited. 378 00:22:45,831 --> 00:22:48,400 But right now, we've got two top stars in the ring 379 00:22:48,467 --> 00:22:52,337 going hell for leather in pursuit of an opportunity. 380 00:22:52,404 --> 00:22:54,873 [LA] Wade, that's what we call the undeniable kavorka of LA Knight. 381 00:22:54,940 --> 00:22:56,274 You better calm down over there. 382 00:22:56,341 --> 00:22:59,244 [Graves] See a blitz of strikes from "The Phenomenal" Styles. 383 00:22:59,311 --> 00:23:01,813 -McIntyre is rocked. -[LA] Chop that tree down. 384 00:23:01,880 --> 00:23:02,781 Whoa! 385 00:23:03,482 --> 00:23:07,919 [Wade] Suddenly, the opportunity for McIntyre to put to bed 386 00:23:07,986 --> 00:23:10,956 the months of misery that he's experienced 387 00:23:11,022 --> 00:23:14,993 by getting back to WrestleMania is slowly slipping away. 388 00:23:15,060 --> 00:23:18,663 The ball fully in the court of "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. 389 00:23:18,730 --> 00:23:20,999 [LA] He better capitalize on that instead of going to the people. 390 00:23:21,066 --> 00:23:23,235 [Graves] AJ thinking about the Styles Clash right now. 391 00:23:23,301 --> 00:23:25,237 McIntyre sensed it coming and able to thwart. 392 00:23:25,871 --> 00:23:26,938 [LA] Oh my God. 393 00:23:27,005 --> 00:23:30,242 [Wade] They just built McIntyre a little bit different. 394 00:23:30,308 --> 00:23:34,112 This is the No Mercy Era of Drew McIntyre. 395 00:23:34,179 --> 00:23:36,148 And I'm thrilled I'm not on the roster for it. 396 00:23:36,748 --> 00:23:37,783 Where's he going? 397 00:23:37,849 --> 00:23:40,185 [Graves] McIntyre hoisting Styles up onto his shoulders. 398 00:23:40,252 --> 00:23:42,788 This can only end in catastrophe. 399 00:23:44,956 --> 00:23:46,958 -[LA] This ain't good for AJ -[Graves] Oh no. 400 00:23:48,160 --> 00:23:50,529 Styles doing his best to play it out of harm's way. 401 00:23:50,595 --> 00:23:52,497 [Wade] Drew, well-scouted. 402 00:23:52,564 --> 00:23:55,667 -[Graves] Look at the power of AJ Styles. -[LA] That's got to be it right there. 403 00:23:55,734 --> 00:23:57,402 -Shoulders down. -[LA] One. That's two. 404 00:23:57,469 --> 00:24:00,105 -That's-- ah. -McIntyre survives. 405 00:24:00,172 --> 00:24:01,339 Alright. Okay, boys. 406 00:24:01,406 --> 00:24:02,574 Now I see you. 407 00:24:02,641 --> 00:24:04,643 [Wade] Take another look at this. 408 00:24:05,911 --> 00:24:10,182 AJ Styles expertly slipping out of that move from McIntyre. 409 00:24:10,248 --> 00:24:13,185 Only to show off his ridiculous power. 410 00:24:13,251 --> 00:24:15,587 Almost scoring the victory. This match continues. 411 00:24:15,654 --> 00:24:18,323 [LA] What you're talking about. You look at Perth, at Elimination Chamber. 412 00:24:18,390 --> 00:24:20,559 And every single person going into that match. 413 00:24:20,625 --> 00:24:22,093 There isn't one schlub walking in here. 414 00:24:22,160 --> 00:24:23,829 You got a bunch of thoroughbreds coming in here. 415 00:24:23,895 --> 00:24:25,330 But that doesn't change the fact that 416 00:24:25,397 --> 00:24:27,466 each and every one of these guys will fall to LA Knight. 417 00:24:27,532 --> 00:24:30,202 You look at this mush mouth moron Drew McIntyre. 418 00:24:30,268 --> 00:24:33,505 You look at AJ Styles. Each and every one of them falling. 419 00:24:33,572 --> 00:24:36,074 -[Graves] But that's going to do it. -And I'm going on to WrestleMania. 420 00:24:36,141 --> 00:24:38,577 [Graves] Future Shock DDT from McIntyre. 421 00:24:39,678 --> 00:24:42,380 And The Scottish Warrior is turning the tides. 422 00:24:42,447 --> 00:24:47,652 But potentially the damage suffered courtesy of AJ Styles earlier in the match 423 00:24:47,719 --> 00:24:49,020 could be a factor here. 424 00:24:49,087 --> 00:24:51,590 [Wade] Well, we know what the next play is from here for McIntyre. 425 00:24:51,656 --> 00:24:53,291 We've seen it time and time again. 426 00:24:53,358 --> 00:24:57,762 And if this connects, it is game over for The Phenomenal One. 427 00:24:58,496 --> 00:25:00,065 [LA] With that leg hurting the way it was, 428 00:25:00,131 --> 00:25:02,434 I feel like he should have draped the cover there. I don't know. 429 00:25:02,501 --> 00:25:03,568 This could be a bad move. 430 00:25:04,836 --> 00:25:06,972 -[Graves] Styles out of the way. -[Wade] There it is. 431 00:25:07,038 --> 00:25:09,341 That durability of AJ Styles. 432 00:25:09,407 --> 00:25:11,943 LA Knight knows all about that after the past few weeks. 433 00:25:12,010 --> 00:25:13,945 -Calf Crusher attack. -[Graves] It's in. 434 00:25:14,012 --> 00:25:15,514 Styles has it cinched. 435 00:25:15,580 --> 00:25:16,948 Calf Crusher submission. 436 00:25:17,015 --> 00:25:18,116 McIntyre in trouble. 437 00:25:18,183 --> 00:25:20,819 [LA] The way his leg is right now, you've got to believe this is it, right? 438 00:25:20,886 --> 00:25:23,655 -Match is gonna be over. -[Wade] Scrambling for that rope. 439 00:25:23,722 --> 00:25:26,157 Perhaps the only way out of that move. 440 00:25:26,224 --> 00:25:31,596 And McIntyre's hopes for an opportunity in the Elimination Chamber live on. 441 00:25:32,497 --> 00:25:34,399 [Graves] And LA Knight, how are you feeling? 442 00:25:34,466 --> 00:25:37,569 We don't even know who your opponent will be in your qualifying match. 443 00:25:37,636 --> 00:25:39,538 [LA] Nobody knows. Look, here's the deal. 444 00:25:39,604 --> 00:25:41,806 You talk about, again, Elimination Chamber. 445 00:25:41,873 --> 00:25:44,543 What is it? Six guys or eight guys? I'm not sure how many. 446 00:25:44,609 --> 00:25:45,810 Doesn't make a difference. 447 00:25:45,877 --> 00:25:49,080 At the end of the day, what you've got is I don't know who my-- 448 00:25:49,147 --> 00:25:50,315 [Graves] Oh God. 449 00:25:50,382 --> 00:25:53,385 [LA] All I know is I'm going to end up in that Elimination Chamber, 450 00:25:53,451 --> 00:25:54,753 when it's all said and done. 451 00:25:54,819 --> 00:25:56,688 [Graves] Well, right now, things not looking too good 452 00:25:56,755 --> 00:25:58,490 for "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, 453 00:25:58,557 --> 00:26:01,092 who was thinking about a Phenomenal Forearm. 454 00:26:01,159 --> 00:26:03,528 But McIntyre, again, one step ahead. 455 00:26:03,595 --> 00:26:06,398 A nasty crash landing. And Styles is all out of sorts. 456 00:26:06,464 --> 00:26:09,100 [LA] And this is one thing you're not gonna see at the Elimination Chamber, 457 00:26:09,167 --> 00:26:11,770 'cause it can't possibly spill out like this. 458 00:26:11,836 --> 00:26:13,204 -You're stuck in the thing. -Boom! 459 00:26:13,271 --> 00:26:15,373 Oh boy. All right, we're getting up close and personal now. 460 00:26:15,440 --> 00:26:17,842 [Graves] That Georgia Bulldog mentality of AJ Styles. 461 00:26:17,909 --> 00:26:20,278 Just keep fighting. Keep moving forward. 462 00:26:20,345 --> 00:26:22,814 -[Wade] Ever since that knee issue-- -[Graves] Oh, look out, guys! 463 00:26:24,282 --> 00:26:28,053 AJ Styles just launched in the direction of the Megastar. 464 00:26:28,119 --> 00:26:32,190 McIntyre wisely rolling back into the ring to break the official's count. 465 00:26:32,257 --> 00:26:35,393 [Wade] Megastar just poured a bottle of water all over AJ Styles. 466 00:26:36,728 --> 00:26:37,562 What's the matter? 467 00:26:37,929 --> 00:26:38,763 You want a drink? 468 00:26:39,831 --> 00:26:41,900 -All right, now-- -[commentators exclaiming] 469 00:26:42,968 --> 00:26:46,137 [Graves] Certainly no shortage of history between Styles and Knight. 470 00:26:46,738 --> 00:26:49,507 But right now, McIntyre looking to capitalize off of the… 471 00:26:51,076 --> 00:26:52,677 collision on the outside. 472 00:26:52,744 --> 00:26:55,647 [Wade] McIntyre will take a win any way he can here. 473 00:26:55,714 --> 00:26:58,516 Momentary distraction by LA Knight. 474 00:26:58,583 --> 00:27:00,719 But once again, AJ back on top. 475 00:27:00,785 --> 00:27:03,021 [Graves] Inside cradle. One, two. 476 00:27:03,088 --> 00:27:06,725 Our official, Jessica Carr, all tied up with LA Knight, 477 00:27:06,791 --> 00:27:09,828 who just may have cost Styles the Chamber. 478 00:27:10,395 --> 00:27:13,031 [Wade] Now dropped by AJ Styles. 479 00:27:13,098 --> 00:27:15,467 Only a matter of time before the Megastar… 480 00:27:15,533 --> 00:27:17,469 -Boom! -…moment of distraction. Claymore! 481 00:27:17,535 --> 00:27:20,338 -[Graves] And you can count to 20. -[crowd] One! Two! Three! 482 00:27:20,805 --> 00:27:21,906 [bell rings] 483 00:27:21,973 --> 00:27:23,341 ["Gallantry" by CFO$ playing] 484 00:27:24,109 --> 00:27:29,648 [Rome] Here is your winner, Drew McIntyre! 485 00:27:30,548 --> 00:27:35,387 [Graves] What a win for "The Scottish Warrior" Drew McIntyre. 486 00:27:35,453 --> 00:27:40,725 And had it not been for AJ Styles momentarily taking his eye off the ball, 487 00:27:40,792 --> 00:27:42,627 it could be a whole different story, Wade. 488 00:27:42,694 --> 00:27:44,796 [Wade] It was a heck of a matchup 489 00:27:44,863 --> 00:27:49,300 until that chaotic ending once the distractions took place. 490 00:27:49,367 --> 00:27:54,005 But here, ultimately, from 12, we are now down to 11. 491 00:27:54,072 --> 00:27:58,309 McIntyre has officially qualified for the Elimination Chamber 492 00:27:58,376 --> 00:28:01,379 in Perth, Australia, two weeks from tomorrow. 493 00:28:01,446 --> 00:28:06,518 [Graves] Drew, one massive step closer to the Showcase of the Immortals 494 00:28:06,584 --> 00:28:11,856 and a showdown with Seth "Freakin" Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship. 495 00:28:11,923 --> 00:28:13,825 [roaring] 496 00:28:16,061 --> 00:28:19,664 Well, there's several Superstars with Elimination Chamber aspirations. 497 00:28:19,731 --> 00:28:22,033 Our Kayla Braxton is backstage with another one. 498 00:28:25,336 --> 00:28:27,839 Thanks, Corey. I'm standing by with Sami Zayn. 499 00:28:27,906 --> 00:28:32,444 And, Sami, we just saw Drew McIntyre qualify for the Elimination Chamber match. 500 00:28:32,510 --> 00:28:35,080 And tonight, you face Randy Orton for that same opportunity. 501 00:28:35,146 --> 00:28:37,515 But with everything you have going on, 502 00:28:37,582 --> 00:28:39,751 how do you feel about your odds of making it to WrestleMania 503 00:28:39,818 --> 00:28:40,819 to challenge Seth Rollins? 504 00:28:41,753 --> 00:28:45,056 Look, I think if the last week has taught us anything, 505 00:28:45,123 --> 00:28:48,426 it's that nothing is certain in WWE, especially not around WrestleMania season. 506 00:28:49,127 --> 00:28:52,731 And WrestleMania season is an emotional time for a lot of people, myself included. 507 00:28:52,797 --> 00:28:55,800 Because I'm thinking about how last year I was in the main event of WrestleMania. 508 00:28:55,867 --> 00:28:59,370 And this year, I'm watching that window close fast. 509 00:29:00,271 --> 00:29:04,576 But I don't have time to get emotional. I have to look at the facts. 510 00:29:04,642 --> 00:29:06,377 I have to look at what is right in front of me. 511 00:29:06,444 --> 00:29:08,146 And what is right in front of me tonight 512 00:29:09,080 --> 00:29:11,015 is a qualifying match for the Elimination Chamber 513 00:29:11,082 --> 00:29:13,518 with a 13-time world champion. 514 00:29:14,619 --> 00:29:16,154 With a guy who might be the… 515 00:29:16,221 --> 00:29:20,258 if not the very best ever to do it in that ring, Randy Orton. 516 00:29:21,159 --> 00:29:24,529 And if I should get through Randy Orton, already waiting for me on the other side 517 00:29:24,596 --> 00:29:27,332 in that Elimination Chamber is Drew McIntyre. 518 00:29:27,398 --> 00:29:31,236 A man who, as he pointed out correctly, a man I've never beaten. 519 00:29:32,070 --> 00:29:33,671 So it's not an easy path. 520 00:29:35,573 --> 00:29:36,508 But it's a path. 521 00:29:38,576 --> 00:29:39,577 So I'll take it. 522 00:29:42,413 --> 00:29:43,414 There you have it. 523 00:29:43,481 --> 00:29:47,118 Sami Zayn versus Randy Orton tonight on SmackDown. 524 00:29:54,325 --> 00:29:57,629 Oh yes, boy. What a day. What a day. 525 00:29:57,695 --> 00:29:59,697 That cloud looks just like Queen Elizabeth. 526 00:29:59,764 --> 00:30:01,599 Look, we always wondered when she'd come and see us. 527 00:30:01,666 --> 00:30:04,102 Hello! 528 00:30:06,304 --> 00:30:07,739 Wait, are you mad at Lizzie? 529 00:30:08,973 --> 00:30:10,508 -What? -Are you mad at Liz? 530 00:30:10,575 --> 00:30:11,876 Look, it's not. It's… 531 00:30:11,943 --> 00:30:13,378 It's my hand! 532 00:30:13,978 --> 00:30:15,480 Look at it. 533 00:30:15,547 --> 00:30:17,182 Let me tell you something, boy. 534 00:30:17,248 --> 00:30:18,750 That Pete Dunne character 535 00:30:18,817 --> 00:30:21,352 should be ashamed of himself and what he's done to you. 536 00:30:21,419 --> 00:30:25,657 I mean, curse thy, Pete Dunne! 537 00:30:27,225 --> 00:30:29,594 No, come on. We need to put this behind us. All right? 538 00:30:29,661 --> 00:30:31,696 Now is our time. I believe it, boy. 539 00:30:31,763 --> 00:30:33,631 I think now is our time. It's WrestleMania season. 540 00:30:33,698 --> 00:30:35,700 I am ready. 541 00:30:35,767 --> 00:30:39,003 Let's show everybody on Friday Night "Snack"Down… 542 00:30:39,070 --> 00:30:40,872 Huh? Huh? 543 00:30:40,939 --> 00:30:43,641 …what Pretty Deadly is all about. 544 00:30:43,708 --> 00:30:45,877 Oh yeah. You feel it. You feel it brewing up. 545 00:30:45,944 --> 00:30:48,279 It's bubbling. It's bubbling. Come on. Yeah, yeah, yeah. 546 00:30:48,346 --> 00:30:53,518 [both] Yes, boy! 547 00:30:56,487 --> 00:31:00,158 -Ooh, that does look like Lizzie. -Right? That's what I was saying. 548 00:31:02,393 --> 00:31:06,030 [Graves] Well, here are two men that Pretty Deadly are very familiar with. 549 00:31:06,097 --> 00:31:09,701 The aforementioned Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate. 550 00:31:09,767 --> 00:31:14,672 The Bruiserweight and the Big Strong Boi ready for tag team action tonight. 551 00:31:15,640 --> 00:31:18,676 [Wade] Well, contrast that with the grit, drive, heart 552 00:31:18,743 --> 00:31:21,813 and blue collar attitude of these two men. 553 00:31:21,879 --> 00:31:25,717 They've had to earn everything they've ever got in their careers. 554 00:31:25,783 --> 00:31:29,721 And it's no different tonight for DIY with their big opportunity. 555 00:31:29,787 --> 00:31:33,591 [Graves] Tyler Bate has been the man to remind Pete Dunne of exactly who he is. 556 00:31:33,658 --> 00:31:36,561 And the two of them have been dreaming of this point. 557 00:31:36,628 --> 00:31:38,930 Dunne and Bate against DIY. 558 00:31:38,997 --> 00:31:40,865 The winners face Judgment Day 559 00:31:40,932 --> 00:31:44,068 for the Tag Team Titles at Elimination Chamber. 560 00:31:44,135 --> 00:31:46,170 Tonight on Friday Night SmackDown, Wade, 561 00:31:46,237 --> 00:31:49,040 we've got those two teams looking for championship gold. 562 00:31:49,107 --> 00:31:51,809 Where, in fact, last week right here on Friday Night SmackDown, 563 00:31:51,876 --> 00:31:54,245 it was the pursuit of championship gold 564 00:31:54,312 --> 00:31:59,017 that led to the disintegration of one of the most powerful factions in WWE. 565 00:31:59,083 --> 00:32:01,219 Let's take a look at our Progressive Match Flo. 566 00:32:02,754 --> 00:32:05,323 [man] Match Flo is sponsored by Progressive. 567 00:32:05,390 --> 00:32:09,060 A triple threat of protection with home, auto and more. 568 00:32:09,127 --> 00:32:11,696 [Graves] The founder of Damage CTRL 569 00:32:11,763 --> 00:32:14,999 and winner of the Women's Royal Rumble Match, Bayley, 570 00:32:15,066 --> 00:32:17,135 with a WrestleMania decision to make: 571 00:32:17,201 --> 00:32:20,938 Who will Bayley choose to challenge in Philadelphia? 572 00:32:22,840 --> 00:32:28,446 Now, when I think about WrestleMania, you know, I've really done it all. 573 00:32:28,513 --> 00:32:31,249 But this year, this year is different. 574 00:32:31,316 --> 00:32:33,418 And this year is special. 575 00:32:33,918 --> 00:32:39,791 So, when I think about WrestleMania, I think about being the best. 576 00:32:39,857 --> 00:32:45,596 And for me to be the absolute best, I have to beat one of the best. 577 00:32:47,031 --> 00:32:50,501 Or I can go a different route. I can, I can fight a different fight. 578 00:32:53,504 --> 00:32:57,008 Sometimes it comes down to what's in your heart 579 00:32:57,075 --> 00:32:59,544 and proving people wrong. 580 00:33:00,611 --> 00:33:04,415 And sometimes the people that you thought were your biggest support system, 581 00:33:04,482 --> 00:33:07,352 the people that you thought were your friends, 582 00:33:09,387 --> 00:33:13,725 sometimes you have to prove them wrong. You guys done laughing? 583 00:33:14,392 --> 00:33:15,960 [speaks Japanese] 584 00:33:16,027 --> 00:33:18,529 -[dramatic music] -[crowd gasps] 585 00:33:18,596 --> 00:33:20,331 Yeah, that's Japanese. 586 00:33:20,398 --> 00:33:24,035 I picked that up from all the times you guys talked about me behind my back. 587 00:33:25,203 --> 00:33:28,373 You guys think I don't see all around me? 588 00:33:28,940 --> 00:33:30,975 Bayley's done. Tonight. 589 00:33:32,110 --> 00:33:33,611 [laughing] 590 00:33:34,579 --> 00:33:37,348 [Bayley] You guys talk about me constantly. 591 00:33:38,649 --> 00:33:41,486 All I wanted was for Damage CTRL to be the best. 592 00:33:42,754 --> 00:33:45,189 But you guys see nothing in me, do you? 593 00:33:45,256 --> 00:33:46,391 Iyo, what happened? 594 00:33:47,392 --> 00:33:51,496 Ever since they came around, you turned your back on me. 595 00:33:51,562 --> 00:33:54,298 -What happened? -[Graves] Oh my God! 596 00:33:54,832 --> 00:33:56,601 The Kabuki Warriors 597 00:33:56,667 --> 00:33:58,369 laying waste to the woman who 598 00:33:58,436 --> 00:34:01,205 was at one time the leader of Damage CTRL. 599 00:34:02,840 --> 00:34:04,308 What did Bayley just… 600 00:34:05,243 --> 00:34:08,246 Oh my God! Bayley's got a pipe. 601 00:34:19,390 --> 00:34:21,426 Iyo, I'll see you at WrestleMania. 602 00:34:27,432 --> 00:34:29,167 ♪ Better than me ♪ 603 00:34:29,233 --> 00:34:34,505 [Graves] The winner of the Women's 2024 Royal Rumble, Bayley, 604 00:34:34,572 --> 00:34:37,508 has promised to address the events of last week 605 00:34:37,575 --> 00:34:40,344 and her departure from Damage CTRL 606 00:34:40,411 --> 00:34:43,314 as we head toward Philadelphia and WrestleMania, tonight. 607 00:34:44,615 --> 00:34:47,218 ["Watch Me Shine" playing] 608 00:34:47,285 --> 00:34:48,719 [Graves] We're about to find out 609 00:34:48,786 --> 00:34:52,056 who is going to join Becky Lynch in the Elimination Chamber. 610 00:34:55,092 --> 00:34:56,094 [bell rings] 611 00:34:56,894 --> 00:35:03,701 [Rome] The following is an Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match. 612 00:35:04,368 --> 00:35:08,172 Introducing first, from Knoxville,Tennessee… 613 00:35:08,239 --> 00:35:13,211 Bianca Belair. 614 00:35:13,778 --> 00:35:15,746 ♪ I never needed you at all ♪ 615 00:35:16,447 --> 00:35:19,851 ♪ Watch me, watch me shine now Watch me, watch me shine now ♪ 616 00:35:20,518 --> 00:35:23,521 [Graves] WWE is proud to support the Ad Council 617 00:35:23,588 --> 00:35:25,656 and their Love Has No Labels campaign. 618 00:35:25,723 --> 00:35:30,862 Celebrate this Black History Month and visit www.me/bhmshop 619 00:35:30,928 --> 00:35:33,264 or scan the QR code on the screen 620 00:35:33,331 --> 00:35:36,734 to purchase your own WWE Heritage Month merchandise. 621 00:35:36,801 --> 00:35:41,606 $7.50 will be donated from each sale to support Ad Council. 622 00:35:43,274 --> 00:35:47,044 We know Bayley has her sights set on Iyo Sky. 623 00:35:47,111 --> 00:35:50,114 The winner of the Women's Elimination Chamber, Wade, 624 00:35:50,181 --> 00:35:54,352 has a date with The Nightmare herself, Rhea Ripley, at WrestleMania. 625 00:35:54,418 --> 00:35:56,154 [Wade] Should Rhea Ripley, of course, 626 00:35:56,220 --> 00:35:59,357 be successful in her defense against Nia Jax, that is? 627 00:35:59,423 --> 00:36:02,360 [Graves] You're absolutely right, and that is a big, big if. 628 00:36:03,761 --> 00:36:05,429 [explosion] 629 00:36:05,496 --> 00:36:07,031 [Rome] And her opponent, 630 00:36:07,098 --> 00:36:08,900 accompanied by The O.C., 631 00:36:08,966 --> 00:36:12,336 Michin! 632 00:36:15,206 --> 00:36:18,943 [Graves] Friday Night SmackDown on Fox is sponsored by Progressive Insurance. 633 00:36:19,010 --> 00:36:22,480 Save when you bundle auto, home, or motorcycle insurance. 634 00:36:23,414 --> 00:36:26,150 This is a massive opportunity, Wade, for Michin, 635 00:36:26,217 --> 00:36:28,553 who was sort of left in the lurch by AJ Styles 636 00:36:28,619 --> 00:36:31,489 alongside Anderson and Gallows. 637 00:36:31,556 --> 00:36:33,691 Michin has to make something big happen tonight 638 00:36:33,758 --> 00:36:36,327 against one of the most dominant females in recent history. 639 00:36:36,394 --> 00:36:38,062 [Wade] Yeah, this is scary stuff for Michin. 640 00:36:38,129 --> 00:36:41,199 Huge opportunity. I don't know where Michin's head is at right now. 641 00:36:41,265 --> 00:36:44,202 I know deep down she wants to pull The O.C. back together. 642 00:36:44,268 --> 00:36:47,505 But you're right, AJ Styles, as far as he's concerned, he walks alone. 643 00:36:47,572 --> 00:36:49,607 [Graves] We know Michin is a legitimate threat. 644 00:36:49,674 --> 00:36:52,543 Oh my God, the power of The EST right out of the gate! 645 00:36:52,610 --> 00:36:55,112 -Ooh! -Michin with a fantastic counter. 646 00:36:56,781 --> 00:36:58,416 Kick connects, and again. 647 00:36:59,450 --> 00:37:01,118 The third, deep cover. 648 00:37:02,386 --> 00:37:03,821 Smart strategy by Michin. 649 00:37:03,888 --> 00:37:06,824 Coming out of the gate strong, trying to catch Belair off guard. 650 00:37:06,891 --> 00:37:08,159 Hook of the leg. 651 00:37:08,859 --> 00:37:10,127 [Wade] Yeah, undoubtedly, Corey. 652 00:37:10,194 --> 00:37:14,799 I gotta say, Michin is a rank outsider against someone as accomplished as Belair. 653 00:37:14,865 --> 00:37:18,536 As great as Michin can be, she just hasn't hit the same heights yet. 654 00:37:18,603 --> 00:37:21,138 So this 100-miles-an-hour start from her, I like. 655 00:37:21,772 --> 00:37:24,875 [Cole] Well, Michin in control. Can Bianca Belair battle back 656 00:37:24,942 --> 00:37:26,811 and head to the Elimination Chamber? 657 00:37:31,449 --> 00:37:34,218 [Graves] We are sold out tonight at the Spectrum Center 658 00:37:34,285 --> 00:37:36,053 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 659 00:37:36,120 --> 00:37:40,258 And we are all witnessing this Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match. 660 00:37:40,324 --> 00:37:45,630 Michin of The O.C., one-on-one with "The EST" Bianca Belair. 661 00:37:45,696 --> 00:37:49,100 Wade, we know that thus far, Becky Lynch, the only woman to qualify 662 00:37:49,166 --> 00:37:52,336 for the Elimination Chamber Match in Perth, Australia. 663 00:37:53,070 --> 00:37:54,272 Who do you like in this one? 664 00:37:54,338 --> 00:37:56,941 [Wade] It just goes to show the tall order it is for anyone 665 00:37:57,008 --> 00:37:59,510 to go through to Elimination Chamber and win. 666 00:37:59,577 --> 00:38:04,548 But I've gotta back Michin at this point. It has been 90% offense from Michin. 667 00:38:04,615 --> 00:38:08,386 I was not anticipating that against someone the caliber of Belair. 668 00:38:08,452 --> 00:38:10,288 But Belair, of course, still in the fight. 669 00:38:10,354 --> 00:38:12,990 [Graves] I don't know that Belair was anticipating the offensive onslaught 670 00:38:13,057 --> 00:38:14,992 of Michin from the opening bell. 671 00:38:15,059 --> 00:38:17,995 But The EST has been able to weather the storm thus far. 672 00:38:18,062 --> 00:38:21,399 [Wade] The storm's just getting worse and worse, though, for Belair. 673 00:38:21,465 --> 00:38:23,901 This is superb stuff from Michin. 674 00:38:23,968 --> 00:38:27,305 Who smells opportunity and is refusing to let it slip. 675 00:38:27,371 --> 00:38:31,108 [Graves] Michin only recently had her first opportunity 676 00:38:31,175 --> 00:38:33,210 to win Iyo Sky's championship. 677 00:38:33,277 --> 00:38:35,546 She came up short, but would love to right the ship 678 00:38:35,613 --> 00:38:38,382 and head to Perth for the Elimination Chamber. 679 00:38:38,449 --> 00:38:42,286 [Wade] Oh, but once you get Belair down, you've gotta make it count. 680 00:38:42,353 --> 00:38:45,389 That was a mistake, over committing there by Michin. 681 00:38:45,456 --> 00:38:49,060 And now perhaps finally a second win for Bianca Belair. 682 00:38:49,927 --> 00:38:51,228 Backbreaker. 683 00:38:51,295 --> 00:38:53,898 Executed by Bianca Belair. 684 00:38:54,465 --> 00:38:57,802 You can almost feel the adrenaline beginning to pulse through The EST. 685 00:38:57,868 --> 00:38:59,570 Spectacular athleticism. 686 00:39:00,004 --> 00:39:03,407 Michin tried to counter, but Bianca countered the counter. 687 00:39:03,474 --> 00:39:06,177 [Wade] Well, Bianca's just such a freak athlete. 688 00:39:06,977 --> 00:39:11,749 Power and reactions above and beyond the rest of the women's roster. 689 00:39:11,816 --> 00:39:14,785 Cover here by Belair to head to Elimination Chamber. 690 00:39:15,653 --> 00:39:17,288 And Michin stays alive. 691 00:39:17,355 --> 00:39:21,058 [Wade] This is the time of year the very best start hitting that top gear. 692 00:39:21,125 --> 00:39:24,962 And you saw Belair there just glance up at the WrestleMania sign. 693 00:39:25,029 --> 00:39:27,131 This is your pathway, Belair. 694 00:39:29,166 --> 00:39:32,169 Well, Wade, you've had the opportunity to compete at WrestleMania. 695 00:39:32,236 --> 00:39:36,474 I've heard it's addicting, the feeling of being on the Showcase of the Immortals. 696 00:39:36,540 --> 00:39:40,111 That's what every Superstar in WWE strives for year after year. 697 00:39:40,177 --> 00:39:42,179 [Wade] You ain't wrong, Corey, but I'll tell you this. 698 00:39:42,246 --> 00:39:46,817 Missing out on WrestleMania stays in your soul for a long time. 699 00:39:46,884 --> 00:39:48,819 And when you get the moments like this 700 00:39:48,886 --> 00:39:52,790 to buff part of your ticket to the Showcase of the Immortals, 701 00:39:52,857 --> 00:39:54,492 you know you've gotta make it count. 702 00:39:54,558 --> 00:39:57,027 [Graves] Oh, fantastic counter again by Michin. 703 00:39:57,094 --> 00:40:02,533 We know Belair fully intends on putting The EST back in WrestleMania yet again. 704 00:40:02,600 --> 00:40:04,668 But Michin looking to play spoiler. 705 00:40:04,735 --> 00:40:07,738 Looking for the superplex here. Belair in trouble. 706 00:40:10,374 --> 00:40:12,977 That could do it. Can Michin capitalize? 707 00:40:13,978 --> 00:40:17,181 Michin hurt herself in the process, gingerly making an over to-- 708 00:40:17,248 --> 00:40:18,549 [Graves] Hook of the leg. 709 00:40:19,483 --> 00:40:23,020 And Bianca Belair keeps this one alive. 710 00:40:23,087 --> 00:40:26,223 [Wade] And you just sense the growing confidence in Michin. 711 00:40:26,290 --> 00:40:30,494 Of course, she had the excellent matchup against Iyo Sky at New Year's Revolution. 712 00:40:30,561 --> 00:40:32,897 She got herself a taste of the big time. 713 00:40:32,963 --> 00:40:36,834 [Graves] Michin wanted to Eat Defeat, but it's countered by Bianca Belair, 714 00:40:36,901 --> 00:40:38,736 who has Michin in position. 715 00:40:40,538 --> 00:40:42,173 Bianca wanted the KOD. 716 00:40:42,873 --> 00:40:45,309 Michin able to stop it. Eat Defeat! 717 00:40:46,110 --> 00:40:51,148 [Wade] Perhaps a fortuitous bounce out of the ring for Bianca Belair. 718 00:40:51,215 --> 00:40:55,419 And those vital seconds wasted for Michin, unable to get that pin. 719 00:40:56,153 --> 00:40:59,089 [Graves] You took the words right out of my mouth, Wade. Michin… 720 00:41:00,157 --> 00:41:01,759 [indistinct] 721 00:41:01,826 --> 00:41:03,761 …looking to punch her ticket to Perth. 722 00:41:04,161 --> 00:41:09,834 [Wade] Attempt at a Styles Clash from her former mentor, AJ Styles, but reversed. 723 00:41:09,900 --> 00:41:13,671 And once again, back in the jaws of death. 724 00:41:13,737 --> 00:41:15,806 KOD! 725 00:41:15,873 --> 00:41:17,608 [Graves] Cover by Belair. 726 00:41:17,675 --> 00:41:19,810 -[crowd] Two, three… -[bell rings] 727 00:41:19,877 --> 00:41:23,247 [Graves] And The EST is headed to the Elimination Chamber. 728 00:41:23,314 --> 00:41:29,186 [Rome] Here's your winner, Bianca Belair! 729 00:41:30,955 --> 00:41:34,225 [Graves] Credit to Michin, who came out of the gate strong. 730 00:41:35,092 --> 00:41:38,963 But The EST was just too powerful. 731 00:41:39,029 --> 00:41:40,831 The KOD. 732 00:41:41,532 --> 00:41:44,235 And it's lights out for Michin. 733 00:41:44,301 --> 00:41:48,038 Hello Chamber for Bianca Belair. 734 00:41:48,873 --> 00:41:50,541 [Wade] Two red-hot favorites 735 00:41:50,608 --> 00:41:54,745 already booking their places in the Elimination Chamber 736 00:41:54,812 --> 00:41:56,447 two weeks from tomorrow. 737 00:41:56,513 --> 00:41:59,583 "The Man" Becky Lynch, and now Bianca Belair. 738 00:41:59,650 --> 00:42:03,988 Four places left to go, and those will be booked over the next two weeks. 739 00:42:05,022 --> 00:42:09,026 [Graves] Somebody looking to make WrestleMania plans. 740 00:42:12,396 --> 00:42:15,599 There we see the former leader of Damage CTRL. 741 00:42:15,666 --> 00:42:17,768 [Wade] A week of shocks in WWE. 742 00:42:17,835 --> 00:42:21,672 None more shocking than the ouster of Bayley from Damage CTRL. 743 00:42:21,739 --> 00:42:26,544 2024 Royal Rumble winner is here next to address her departure. 744 00:42:29,880 --> 00:42:33,317 [Graves] And the WWE Universe is still buzzing from last night. 745 00:42:33,384 --> 00:42:38,789 Las Vegas, Nevada played host to the WrestleMania XL kickoff press event. 746 00:42:38,856 --> 00:42:41,025 And listen to these numbers, Wade. 747 00:42:41,091 --> 00:42:46,897 We are talking 100 million social views within the first 12 hours, 748 00:42:46,964 --> 00:42:49,099 setting a new WWE record. 749 00:42:49,166 --> 00:42:55,339 Over 4.7 million live viewers across all social platforms. 750 00:42:55,406 --> 00:42:58,709 I guess this year's WrestleMania truly is shaping up 751 00:42:58,776 --> 00:43:02,846 to be the biggest WrestleMania of all time. 752 00:43:08,586 --> 00:43:09,787 [Breakker] You needed to see me? 753 00:43:11,455 --> 00:43:13,290 -What's going on, man? -How are you? 754 00:43:13,357 --> 00:43:14,191 Good. 755 00:43:15,059 --> 00:43:18,362 I just want to take a second to tell you how proud I am of you. 756 00:43:18,429 --> 00:43:23,500 And watching you from coming in the door to where you are right now, man, 757 00:43:23,567 --> 00:43:24,802 it's been impressive to see. I… 758 00:43:25,869 --> 00:43:26,804 It's awesome. 759 00:43:26,870 --> 00:43:31,408 And I'm anxious to see what you can do at this level, man. 760 00:43:31,475 --> 00:43:33,811 -I'm looking forward to it. -Thank you. Thank you very-- 761 00:43:33,877 --> 00:43:34,878 You know, while I have you, 762 00:43:34,945 --> 00:43:39,116 I just kind of wanted to pick your brain because I got these two great offers. 763 00:43:39,183 --> 00:43:41,785 Raw and SmackDown. I'm just trying to figure out where to go. 764 00:43:42,853 --> 00:43:45,723 I don't know if you have any advice. I don't know. 765 00:43:45,789 --> 00:43:46,724 Look, I… 766 00:43:53,998 --> 00:43:55,566 -How you doing? -Hey, how are you? 767 00:43:55,633 --> 00:43:57,901 -Wonderful to see you. -Give us a second. 768 00:43:57,968 --> 00:43:58,802 Absolutely. 769 00:44:01,305 --> 00:44:06,343 Now that is a hell of a talent from a really wacky family. 770 00:44:07,578 --> 00:44:08,979 What do you want? 771 00:44:12,116 --> 00:44:15,619 I can see now is not a good time after everything that happened last night. 772 00:44:17,788 --> 00:44:19,690 I'll give you some space. Respect. 773 00:44:20,624 --> 00:44:21,959 I'll come back next week. 774 00:44:24,294 --> 00:44:25,763 And when I come back next week, 775 00:44:26,997 --> 00:44:28,665 I'll be with my "Tribal Chief" 776 00:44:29,566 --> 00:44:32,002 Roman Reigns. 777 00:44:37,307 --> 00:44:38,142 And… 778 00:44:39,343 --> 00:44:40,477 The Rock. 779 00:44:45,149 --> 00:44:46,316 Look forward to it. 780 00:44:49,319 --> 00:44:53,123 [Wade] Oh man, we talked about bruised egos earlier tonight. 781 00:44:53,190 --> 00:44:56,593 No bigger bruised egos than Roman Reigns and The Rock. 782 00:44:56,660 --> 00:44:59,530 They're going to be here next week on SmackDown. 783 00:44:59,596 --> 00:45:01,265 That is appointment viewing. 784 00:45:05,202 --> 00:45:06,870 [Rome] Ladies and gentlemen, 785 00:45:06,937 --> 00:45:09,740 please welcome the winner 786 00:45:09,807 --> 00:45:12,776 of the 2024 787 00:45:12,843 --> 00:45:17,247 Women's Royal Rumble, 788 00:45:17,314 --> 00:45:22,352 Bayley! 789 00:45:25,889 --> 00:45:28,759 [Graves] Well, tonight's Friday Night SmackDown on Fox 790 00:45:28,826 --> 00:45:31,762 is sponsored by Progressive. 791 00:45:31,829 --> 00:45:33,697 And, Wade, this is a woman 792 00:45:33,764 --> 00:45:37,901 who stunned the entire WWE Universe seven nights ago 793 00:45:37,968 --> 00:45:39,803 on Friday Night SmackDown. 794 00:45:40,637 --> 00:45:42,740 [Wade] No doubt about that. 795 00:45:42,806 --> 00:45:48,712 The entirety of Damage CTRL turned on her, but she was smart to it. 796 00:45:48,779 --> 00:45:51,749 And now we have a WrestleMania match booked. 797 00:45:51,815 --> 00:45:56,487 WWE Women's Championship belonging to Iyo Sky 798 00:45:56,553 --> 00:46:01,825 is on the line against Royal Rumble winner Bayley at WrestleMania. 799 00:46:18,075 --> 00:46:23,714 [scattered chanting] Bayley. 800 00:46:27,584 --> 00:46:30,687 Alright, you guys made me feel a little bit better about coming out here. 801 00:46:30,754 --> 00:46:31,889 Because, uh… 802 00:46:32,623 --> 00:46:34,658 [cheering] 803 00:46:36,226 --> 00:46:37,161 I'll be honest. 804 00:46:37,227 --> 00:46:40,063 I've been having a tough time trying to put the words together 805 00:46:40,130 --> 00:46:44,001 and figure out what I want to say about what happened last week. 806 00:46:44,067 --> 00:46:46,537 Because there is a big part of me 807 00:46:46,603 --> 00:46:48,972 that doesn't even want to believe it happened at all. 808 00:46:49,540 --> 00:46:51,775 And before hearing you guys chant my name, 809 00:46:51,842 --> 00:46:53,977 I thought that maybe there were some of you out there 810 00:46:54,044 --> 00:46:55,112 that thought I had it coming. 811 00:46:55,179 --> 00:46:58,015 [crowd chanting "Bayley"] 812 00:47:07,891 --> 00:47:12,129 I'll take it. I'll take it. Hey, maybe I had it coming. Who knows? 813 00:47:12,196 --> 00:47:15,632 But whether you like me or not, it sounds like you guys are cool. 814 00:47:15,699 --> 00:47:17,501 We're cool right now? We're cool right now? 815 00:47:17,568 --> 00:47:18,869 [crowd cheering] 816 00:47:20,170 --> 00:47:23,807 That's because you guys have been on this journey with me. 817 00:47:23,874 --> 00:47:26,143 You stuck with me all these years. 818 00:47:26,210 --> 00:47:27,811 And you guys know what's in here. 819 00:47:27,878 --> 00:47:29,880 You guys know how I feel about this. 820 00:47:29,947 --> 00:47:32,082 You know my heart for this. 821 00:47:36,553 --> 00:47:39,923 Damage CTRL meant everything to me. 822 00:47:42,793 --> 00:47:44,561 [crowd] You deserve it! 823 00:47:45,395 --> 00:47:47,197 You deserve it! 824 00:47:48,232 --> 00:47:49,866 You deserve it! 825 00:47:54,872 --> 00:47:55,706 Thank you. 826 00:47:57,074 --> 00:47:59,343 Damage CTRL meant everything to me, guys. 827 00:47:59,409 --> 00:48:00,644 They were my family. 828 00:48:01,144 --> 00:48:06,283 You guys saw how many times I put Damage CTRL before myself. 829 00:48:06,884 --> 00:48:10,721 Over and over again. I gave, I gave, and I gave. 830 00:48:10,787 --> 00:48:13,423 I didn't ask any questions. I didn't ask for anything in return. 831 00:48:13,490 --> 00:48:16,059 And all they did was take from me. 832 00:48:16,660 --> 00:48:18,362 [man] I love you, Bayley! 833 00:48:18,428 --> 00:48:21,765 [crowd booing] 834 00:48:21,832 --> 00:48:25,936 So I thought, you know, after I won Royal Rumble, 835 00:48:26,470 --> 00:48:27,704 maybe they'd all be happy for me. 836 00:48:27,771 --> 00:48:30,307 And I'd come back and everything would be fine. 837 00:48:30,974 --> 00:48:32,175 But that didn't happen. 838 00:48:33,677 --> 00:48:36,847 Every time I came in the back, they were laughing. 839 00:48:36,913 --> 00:48:38,382 Every time I turned around. 840 00:48:38,448 --> 00:48:41,885 Every time I walked into a room, they stopped talking. 841 00:48:44,321 --> 00:48:45,889 I'm not an idiot. 842 00:48:46,490 --> 00:48:52,329 I've been in this situation far too many times to have not have learned my lesson. 843 00:48:52,396 --> 00:48:56,199 And at WrestleMania, Iyo's gonna learn the hard way. 844 00:48:57,334 --> 00:49:00,404 [Dakota] Bayley! Bayley! 845 00:49:01,438 --> 00:49:03,840 Dude, I've been trying to text you all week. 846 00:49:03,907 --> 00:49:04,975 Are you ghosting me? 847 00:49:07,444 --> 00:49:11,281 We're not on a friendship level any more? What are you talking about? 848 00:49:11,915 --> 00:49:13,350 What are you talking about? 849 00:49:14,751 --> 00:49:16,253 Where the hell were you last week? 850 00:49:17,087 --> 00:49:19,189 You know that I'm so close to being cleared. 851 00:49:19,256 --> 00:49:22,859 I had to meet with my doctor last week. I didn't know about all this going down. 852 00:49:22,926 --> 00:49:25,295 -I didn't. -Cut the crap, Dakota. 853 00:49:26,396 --> 00:49:30,300 Every time I walked in the back, you were right alongside Kairi, 854 00:49:30,367 --> 00:49:31,368 Asuka, and Iyo. 855 00:49:31,435 --> 00:49:33,103 And you were right there laughing with them. 856 00:49:33,170 --> 00:49:35,505 You were right there and you tried to calm me down every time. 857 00:49:35,572 --> 00:49:38,308 No. You knew what was going on the whole time. 858 00:49:39,109 --> 00:49:42,045 Look. Okay. Hear me out for one second, alright? 859 00:49:43,213 --> 00:49:45,882 I was put in a really tough spot. 860 00:49:46,450 --> 00:49:49,686 I was. But I always believed in Damage CTRL. 861 00:49:51,121 --> 00:49:53,957 I always believed in what you created. 862 00:49:54,024 --> 00:49:56,093 [crowd booing] 863 00:49:59,830 --> 00:50:01,231 And Iyo did too. 864 00:50:01,798 --> 00:50:04,468 Up until Kairi and Asuka came along, she did. 865 00:50:05,035 --> 00:50:08,572 Okay? And I know you have some weird history with Kairi. 866 00:50:08,638 --> 00:50:10,640 And I thought everything would be okay. 867 00:50:11,274 --> 00:50:15,112 But once the two of them got in Iyo's head, like, the rest was history. 868 00:50:15,178 --> 00:50:16,513 You know what happened. 869 00:50:16,947 --> 00:50:18,048 Then why didn't you tell me? 870 00:50:20,017 --> 00:50:22,419 Look. I wanted to. I did. 871 00:50:22,486 --> 00:50:24,588 I just… I didn't know how to do the… 872 00:50:29,659 --> 00:50:31,661 [crowd booing] 873 00:50:33,296 --> 00:50:34,131 Look… 874 00:50:35,866 --> 00:50:38,268 I miss the three of us. Right? 875 00:50:38,335 --> 00:50:40,771 You, me, and Iyo. We were like sisters. 876 00:50:41,371 --> 00:50:43,140 The OG3 of Damage CTRL. 877 00:50:43,907 --> 00:50:47,144 It felt like we could do no wrong because we always had each other. 878 00:50:47,844 --> 00:50:50,680 Alright? And you've always been like a mentor to me. 879 00:50:51,314 --> 00:50:53,383 I wouldn't be here if it weren't for you! 880 00:50:55,385 --> 00:50:57,354 Honestly, I didn't know how to tell you 881 00:50:57,421 --> 00:51:01,124 because it seemed to me that your plan was working. Right? 882 00:51:01,691 --> 00:51:03,960 Kabuki Warriors won the Tag Titles. 883 00:51:05,529 --> 00:51:07,998 You won the Royal Rumble. 884 00:51:08,065 --> 00:51:09,533 That's all you. 885 00:51:11,034 --> 00:51:14,137 We were so close to having it all. And look, 886 00:51:14,204 --> 00:51:15,305 I thought the… 887 00:51:15,372 --> 00:51:17,541 I thought the situation with Kairi and Asuka 888 00:51:17,607 --> 00:51:19,943 would just blow over, but it didn't. 889 00:51:20,010 --> 00:51:21,244 [crowd] What? 890 00:51:23,547 --> 00:51:24,548 Fine. 891 00:51:25,649 --> 00:51:26,817 Well, we're here right now. 892 00:51:28,151 --> 00:51:29,152 Where do you stand? 893 00:51:31,988 --> 00:51:33,256 What's it gonna be now, huh? 894 00:51:38,695 --> 00:51:41,164 ["Tokyo Shock" playing] 895 00:51:41,231 --> 00:51:44,501 [Graves] Well, it seems as though Dakota was gonna give Bayley an answer. 896 00:51:45,435 --> 00:51:51,875 But we are about to be joined by the WWE Women's Champion, Iyo Sky. 897 00:51:52,709 --> 00:51:53,677 Wade, as you can see, 898 00:51:53,743 --> 00:51:59,082 as usual, flanked by the Women's Tag Team Champions, the Kabuki Warriors. 899 00:51:59,683 --> 00:52:05,021 [Wade] This is a sight that should strike fear into the heart of Bayley. 900 00:52:05,088 --> 00:52:09,693 -Nothing positive can come out of this. -[Graves] Dakota just bailed on Bayley. 901 00:52:09,759 --> 00:52:12,829 Bayley is all on her own in the middle of the ring. 902 00:52:12,896 --> 00:52:15,599 [Wade] Yeah, because Dakota is not stupid. That's why. 903 00:52:21,338 --> 00:52:23,039 [Graves] No, no, no. No, no, no! 904 00:52:30,247 --> 00:52:31,081 [Wade] Whoa! 905 00:52:33,450 --> 00:52:36,686 [Graves] Look at this. Dakota Kai wielding a steel chair. 906 00:52:45,262 --> 00:52:46,096 Huh? 907 00:52:47,764 --> 00:52:48,932 [speaking Japanese] 908 00:52:54,938 --> 00:52:57,240 [crowd chanting "Hug it out"] 909 00:53:07,384 --> 00:53:09,152 ["Role Model" playing] 910 00:53:12,856 --> 00:53:19,629 [Graves] Yet another in a series of shocking events within Damage CTRL. 911 00:53:19,696 --> 00:53:24,601 [Wade] Dakota Kai appears to be the protector in chief of Bayley. 912 00:53:24,668 --> 00:53:27,637 Not a moment too soon for the Royal Rumble winner. 913 00:53:30,273 --> 00:53:32,309 I'm standing by with Randy Orton. 914 00:53:32,375 --> 00:53:35,111 And Randy, with all of your past success at WrestleMania, 915 00:53:35,178 --> 00:53:39,416 how determined are you to earn your spot this year starting tonight with Sami Zayn? 916 00:53:40,283 --> 00:53:43,320 Well, Kayla, first off, let me just say that earlier tonight, 917 00:53:43,386 --> 00:53:48,558 Sami Zayn said that it's not a given that everyone makes it to WrestleMania. 918 00:53:48,625 --> 00:53:50,060 And he couldn't be more right. 919 00:53:50,126 --> 00:53:55,332 I know more than anybody how it's not a given to make it to WrestleMania. 920 00:53:55,398 --> 00:53:59,202 Just last year, I was injured at home watching from the sidelines. 921 00:53:59,769 --> 00:54:00,737 It was horrible. 922 00:54:00,804 --> 00:54:03,807 But I did learn an invaluable lesson. 923 00:54:04,874 --> 00:54:06,176 Patience. 924 00:54:06,243 --> 00:54:11,414 You see, in this business, The Viper has always known when to strike. 925 00:54:12,616 --> 00:54:13,516 But now, 926 00:54:14,217 --> 00:54:16,186 I know how important it is to wait. 927 00:54:16,252 --> 00:54:20,257 So as far as Roman Reigns is concerned, I can just sit back and wait. 928 00:54:20,991 --> 00:54:24,494 But my Road to WrestleMania has taken a slight detour. 929 00:54:24,995 --> 00:54:27,163 Tonight, I face Sami Zayn. 930 00:54:27,230 --> 00:54:31,534 And if everything goes my way, and I plan on having everything go my way, 931 00:54:31,601 --> 00:54:33,737 I move on to the Elimination Chamber. 932 00:54:33,803 --> 00:54:36,506 But in the Chamber, Kayla, there's gonna be one constant. 933 00:54:36,573 --> 00:54:41,544 And that constant is absolutely cold, calculating, lethal. 934 00:54:41,611 --> 00:54:42,912 That one constant… 935 00:54:43,580 --> 00:54:46,583 Well, that one constant is the three most destructive letters 936 00:54:46,650 --> 00:54:48,218 in all of sports entertainment. 937 00:54:48,652 --> 00:54:52,122 [Orton and crowd] R-K-O. 938 00:54:55,292 --> 00:54:56,893 [Graves] Randy Orton, Sami Zayn, 939 00:54:56,960 --> 00:55:00,530 Elimination Chamber Qualifiers still to come tonight. 940 00:55:00,597 --> 00:55:03,099 But it's tag team time, Bad News. 941 00:55:05,602 --> 00:55:08,471 [Wade] Two of my faves. A couple of countrymen. 942 00:55:08,538 --> 00:55:11,241 You can't have enough Englishmen on this show. 943 00:55:11,308 --> 00:55:12,609 That's what I've been saying, Corey. 944 00:55:14,044 --> 00:55:15,345 ["Stand Tall" playing] 945 00:55:23,053 --> 00:55:23,953 [bell rings] 946 00:55:24,521 --> 00:55:25,822 [Rome] The following contest 947 00:55:25,889 --> 00:55:28,091 is a tag team match 948 00:55:28,158 --> 00:55:34,798 where the winners face Judgment Day at Elimination Chamber. 949 00:55:35,632 --> 00:55:39,769 Introducing first, the team of Tyler Bate 950 00:55:40,303 --> 00:55:44,708 and "The Bruiserweight" 951 00:55:44,774 --> 00:55:48,011 -Pete Dunne! -[explosion] 952 00:55:49,679 --> 00:55:50,847 [Graves] Well, it was Tyler Bate 953 00:55:50,914 --> 00:55:55,185 who recently showed up on SmackDown and reminded Dunne just who he is. 954 00:55:55,251 --> 00:55:58,621 [Wade] Well, opportunities just keep coming tonight. 955 00:55:58,688 --> 00:56:01,291 This time for the right to challenge the Tag Champs, 956 00:56:01,357 --> 00:56:04,094 Judgment Day, at the Elimination Chamber. 957 00:56:04,160 --> 00:56:06,296 Bate and Dunne take on DIY. 958 00:56:06,363 --> 00:56:09,232 And it's up next right here on SmackDown. 959 00:56:19,976 --> 00:56:24,080 Sometimes in life, in order to move forward, it helps to look back. 960 00:56:25,448 --> 00:56:28,384 To learn from the pioneers and trailblazers. 961 00:56:29,419 --> 00:56:32,188 To gain inspiration from those who came before us. 962 00:56:33,323 --> 00:56:35,825 To show us what it means to act with empathy, 963 00:56:35,892 --> 00:56:38,094 and to show that love has no labels. 964 00:56:38,161 --> 00:56:41,464 Join WWE and Love Has No Labels throughout the year 965 00:56:41,531 --> 00:56:44,200 in celebrating people from all communities and heritages. 966 00:56:44,267 --> 00:56:46,102 [Bianca] Because when love has no labels… 967 00:56:46,169 --> 00:56:49,005 [Sonya] …that's a love we can all fight for. 968 00:56:53,777 --> 00:56:56,780 Gentlemen, and our new addition, B-Fab. 969 00:56:57,413 --> 00:56:58,748 Y'all know what time it is? 970 00:56:58,815 --> 00:57:01,584 It is WrestleMania season. 971 00:57:01,651 --> 00:57:02,986 Now, mind you, last week… 972 00:57:03,853 --> 00:57:06,790 Final Testament's really starting to figure out what it means to dealing 973 00:57:06,856 --> 00:57:08,224 with us as a unit. 974 00:57:08,291 --> 00:57:11,928 Yes, sir. Don't worry. We didn't forget about y'all either, Final Testament. 975 00:57:11,995 --> 00:57:13,830 We still got them receipts for y'all. 976 00:57:14,931 --> 00:57:16,833 [B-Fab] But we have business to attend to. 977 00:57:17,433 --> 00:57:18,468 Bigger business. 978 00:57:18,535 --> 00:57:20,570 And that business starts on Monday 979 00:57:20,637 --> 00:57:23,606 when Bobby goes head-to-head with Big Bronson Reed 980 00:57:23,673 --> 00:57:26,209 for his spot in the Elimination Chamber. 981 00:57:26,276 --> 00:57:28,144 -Yes. -It is my time. 982 00:57:28,211 --> 00:57:31,214 I am winning the Elimination Chamber. 983 00:57:31,281 --> 00:57:35,452 And then WrestleMania… will be All Mighty. 984 00:57:35,518 --> 00:57:36,619 All told. 985 00:57:39,255 --> 00:57:42,759 [Graves] How about that, Wade? Bobby Lashley, Big Bronson Reed, 986 00:57:42,826 --> 00:57:45,328 in an Elimination Chamber Qualifier. 987 00:57:45,395 --> 00:57:47,897 But right now, we've got tag team action 988 00:57:47,964 --> 00:57:49,732 with Elimination Chamber implications. 989 00:57:49,799 --> 00:57:51,835 ["It's Our Moment" by def rebel playing] 990 00:57:52,335 --> 00:57:57,140 ♪ We are DIY ♪ 991 00:57:57,207 --> 00:58:00,210 ♪ Yeah, we're on top Only way to live it ♪ 992 00:58:01,177 --> 00:58:03,913 [Rome] And their opponents, the team of 993 00:58:03,980 --> 00:58:09,419 Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa, 994 00:58:09,486 --> 00:58:12,355 DIY. 995 00:58:13,957 --> 00:58:16,893 [Graves] The aforementioned implications would be an opportunity 996 00:58:16,960 --> 00:58:18,795 to challenge The Judgment Day, 997 00:58:18,862 --> 00:58:20,296 Damian Priest and Finn Bálor, 998 00:58:20,363 --> 00:58:25,034 for the WWE Tag Team Championships in Perth, Australia. 999 00:58:25,101 --> 00:58:27,470 Both of these teams won Fatal 4-way Matches 1000 00:58:27,537 --> 00:58:30,573 on their respective brands to earn this opportunity. 1001 00:58:30,640 --> 00:58:33,209 Wade, do you have a favorite in this one? How do you see it playing out? 1002 00:58:33,276 --> 00:58:35,545 [Wade] I mean, I'm naturally biased for the English, 1003 00:58:35,612 --> 00:58:38,081 but I've got to take my hat off to DIY also. 1004 00:58:38,147 --> 00:58:39,549 Great determination. 1005 00:58:39,616 --> 00:58:44,220 A couple of guys who, throughout their careers, and they've had long careers, 1006 00:58:44,287 --> 00:58:46,789 they have been making gourmet meals out of scraps. 1007 00:58:46,856 --> 00:58:50,593 That's the only kind of opportunity they've ever been given. 1008 00:58:50,660 --> 00:58:53,029 A nice sporting start here. I'll tell you this, too. 1009 00:58:53,096 --> 00:58:55,498 Ciampa and Bate, 1010 00:58:55,565 --> 00:58:58,368 never been on a WWE Premium Live event. 1011 00:58:58,434 --> 00:59:01,738 I think Gargano, 12 months ago, was his last one. 1012 00:59:01,804 --> 00:59:04,741 Bate maybe was in a Battle Royale at SummerSlam. 1013 00:59:04,807 --> 00:59:06,409 These guys are a little under-loved, 1014 00:59:06,476 --> 00:59:10,213 but they've got their opportunity in their hands tonight. 1015 00:59:11,514 --> 00:59:14,751 [Graves] Tyler Bate stacks up Gargano. Reversed yet again. 1016 00:59:16,519 --> 00:59:18,988 Both of these athletes, such technical masters. 1017 00:59:19,055 --> 00:59:21,457 Actually, the same can be said for all four competitors. 1018 00:59:22,492 --> 00:59:26,129 Neither Gargano nor Bate able to sustain an advantage in the early moments. 1019 00:59:27,096 --> 00:59:29,966 [Graves] Four cardio machines as well. 1020 00:59:30,033 --> 00:59:32,669 Not quite sure how any of these competitors 1021 00:59:32,735 --> 00:59:35,038 is going to find an edge in this kind of match. 1022 00:59:35,104 --> 00:59:38,107 Wade, how impressed have you been with the return to form 1023 00:59:38,174 --> 00:59:40,510 of this man we're about to see in a moment? 1024 00:59:40,577 --> 00:59:42,178 Pete Dunne, who is the legal competitor. 1025 00:59:43,012 --> 00:59:45,248 Who seemed to have a bit of an identity crisis. 1026 00:59:45,315 --> 00:59:47,483 He was acting more like you after a few too many pints 1027 00:59:47,550 --> 00:59:48,885 than he was The Bruiserweight. 1028 00:59:48,952 --> 00:59:51,821 [Wade] Well, I don't think he drinks, so I don't know what his excuse is. 1029 00:59:51,888 --> 00:59:54,424 But I'll say this. Tyler Bate coming back into his life 1030 00:59:54,490 --> 00:59:56,492 kind of pumped the brakes on the aggression, 1031 00:59:56,559 --> 00:59:58,094 a little bit for Pete Dunne. 1032 00:59:58,161 --> 01:00:02,398 He's a lot more cognizant of having a strategy in the match. 1033 01:00:02,465 --> 01:00:07,604 Although that strategy just got smashed out of him by a running Tommaso Ciampa. 1034 01:00:09,572 --> 01:00:12,575 Dunne looking to take a high risk Ciampa out of the way. 1035 01:00:12,642 --> 01:00:14,777 And just uncorked a right hand 1036 01:00:14,844 --> 01:00:17,180 that might have knocked the incisors out of Dunne's mouth. 1037 01:00:17,246 --> 01:00:18,815 And here comes Gargano. 1038 01:00:20,717 --> 01:00:25,989 DIY bringing the heat in this tag team match. 1039 01:00:26,055 --> 01:00:28,257 Who will challenge The Judgment Day? 1040 01:00:32,095 --> 01:00:35,398 [Graves] This is tag team action on Friday Night Smackdown. 1041 01:00:35,465 --> 01:00:38,968 DIY versus Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate. 1042 01:00:39,035 --> 01:00:41,504 The winner will challenge The Judgment Day 1043 01:00:41,571 --> 01:00:45,942 for the undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles at Elimination Chamber. 1044 01:00:46,009 --> 01:00:50,179 And right now, Tommaso Ciampa looking like an absolute psycho. 1045 01:00:50,246 --> 01:00:55,318 [Wade] Eyes bulging out of his head. When Tommaso Ciampa hits top gear, 1046 01:00:55,385 --> 01:00:56,819 it's hard to stop him. 1047 01:00:56,886 --> 01:00:59,789 Ciampa able to stop-- Oh! Bate's attempt. 1048 01:00:59,856 --> 01:01:01,658 Inverted DDT. Hook of the leg. 1049 01:01:03,259 --> 01:01:05,161 And Tyler Bate survives. 1050 01:01:05,228 --> 01:01:07,797 [Wade] That was still new territory for Tyler Bate. 1051 01:01:07,864 --> 01:01:11,801 He's having to step up to a whole new level since arriving on SmackDown. 1052 01:01:11,868 --> 01:01:14,037 And he's finding that out first hand with DIY. 1053 01:01:14,103 --> 01:01:15,905 [Graves] Gargano is going to be legal for DIY. 1054 01:01:15,972 --> 01:01:18,207 Pete Dunne still not legal. 1055 01:01:18,274 --> 01:01:20,276 But ate a right hand from Ciampa. 1056 01:01:20,343 --> 01:01:21,978 Tyler Bate answers. 1057 01:01:22,045 --> 01:01:25,048 [Wade] Four of these guys just rearranging jaws out there. 1058 01:01:25,114 --> 01:01:27,250 [Graves] Our official-- Oh my God! 1059 01:01:27,316 --> 01:01:32,488 Oh my God! What a double-team by Ciampa and Gargano. 1060 01:01:32,555 --> 01:01:36,092 [Wade] Expert timing. And Pete Dunne may be down and out. 1061 01:01:36,159 --> 01:01:39,162 So too, perhaps, is Tyler Bate. 1062 01:01:39,228 --> 01:01:43,700 [Graves] What an exchange of maneuvers by both teams. 1063 01:01:45,368 --> 01:01:47,837 Johnny Gargano legal for DIY. 1064 01:01:47,904 --> 01:01:49,338 Take a look at this. 1065 01:01:49,405 --> 01:01:51,841 Discus lariat turned Bate inside out. 1066 01:01:51,908 --> 01:01:53,509 But at the top of your screen, 1067 01:01:53,576 --> 01:01:58,381 the deceptively powerful Tyler Bate has Gargano in an airplane spin position. 1068 01:01:59,215 --> 01:02:02,185 Wait, what the hell is-- What the hell is happening? 1069 01:02:02,251 --> 01:02:05,254 [Wade] They don't call him the Big Strong Boi for nothing. 1070 01:02:05,321 --> 01:02:09,959 Many people's pound for pound strongest in WWE, Tyler Bate. 1071 01:02:10,993 --> 01:02:13,830 [Graves] Round and round we go. 1072 01:02:13,896 --> 01:02:16,032 DIY all out of sorts. 1073 01:02:16,099 --> 01:02:18,901 [Wade] Man, I gave myself a hernia just watching that from Tyler Bate. 1074 01:02:18,968 --> 01:02:22,171 -That was impressive stuff. -Tag made. Pete Dunne now legal. 1075 01:02:23,005 --> 01:02:25,508 [Wade] Top bins! You love it, Corey. 1076 01:02:25,575 --> 01:02:27,410 [Graves] I love it. You know I'm a big football guy. 1077 01:02:27,477 --> 01:02:29,412 -[Wade] It's all tekkers. -I'm a big Preston guy. 1078 01:02:29,479 --> 01:02:32,048 [Wade] I like you already, man. We're going to get on fine here. 1079 01:02:32,115 --> 01:02:33,216 Unlike Michael Cole. 1080 01:02:33,282 --> 01:02:36,119 [Graves] Double-team incoming. Dunne and Bate. 1081 01:02:36,185 --> 01:02:37,787 Countered by Gargano. 1082 01:02:37,854 --> 01:02:40,656 [Wade] They just cannot sleep on Johnny Gargano. 1083 01:02:40,723 --> 01:02:43,359 Give him-- Oh! There's those hands broken! 1084 01:02:43,426 --> 01:02:46,162 Looks a lot like Kit Wilson earlier tonight. 1085 01:02:46,229 --> 01:02:47,830 Courtesy of Pete Dunne. 1086 01:02:47,897 --> 01:02:50,466 Somehow, Gargano still rolling. 1087 01:02:51,667 --> 01:02:54,403 [Graves] For the moment, Bate put on the brakes. 1088 01:02:54,470 --> 01:02:56,005 Oh, Gargano-- 1089 01:02:56,072 --> 01:02:59,408 I'm sorry, Ciampa-- connects with a knee over Gargano. 1090 01:02:59,475 --> 01:03:02,512 Johnny Wrestling to the outside with a tornado DDT. 1091 01:03:05,781 --> 01:03:08,351 Back breaker by Ciampa. Stacked up Bate. 1092 01:03:08,417 --> 01:03:11,420 And the Big Strong Boi survives. 1093 01:03:11,487 --> 01:03:15,825 [Wade] Nailing that Project Ciampa put away many top Superstars. 1094 01:03:15,892 --> 01:03:18,895 Once again, the dive and DDT 1095 01:03:18,961 --> 01:03:22,031 followed by this Project Ciampa onto the knees. 1096 01:03:22,098 --> 01:03:26,669 [Graves] This is a shining example of a blink-and-you-miss-it matchup. 1097 01:03:26,736 --> 01:03:32,341 Chaos in action since the opening bell. Neither team able to sustain a lead. 1098 01:03:32,408 --> 01:03:34,110 Four fists are flying. 1099 01:03:34,677 --> 01:03:38,748 [Wade] Just four hungry Superstars desperate for opportunity, 1100 01:03:38,814 --> 01:03:42,985 refusing to let this moment slip through their grasp. 1101 01:03:43,052 --> 01:03:45,755 [Graves] Pumped knee by Ciampa. Tag made to Gargano. 1102 01:03:46,222 --> 01:03:49,759 [Wade] DIY closing in on what they do best, Corey. 1103 01:03:50,359 --> 01:03:53,529 [Graves] Gargano and Ciampa looking to meet in the middle. 1104 01:03:55,131 --> 01:03:57,200 But look at Dunne, from the outside. 1105 01:03:58,701 --> 01:03:59,702 Aah! 1106 01:03:59,769 --> 01:04:01,837 Could have snapped Ciampa's fingers! 1107 01:04:02,538 --> 01:04:04,841 Superkick by Johnny Wrestling. 1108 01:04:06,909 --> 01:04:10,713 [Wade] Throwing shots with whatever still works in this matchup. 1109 01:04:11,247 --> 01:04:13,349 [Graves] Double clothesline by Bate. 1110 01:04:17,353 --> 01:04:19,322 Could be looking for the Tyler Driver. 1111 01:04:20,256 --> 01:04:22,525 [Wade] Gargano just a little too wise for it. 1112 01:04:23,659 --> 01:04:27,096 [Graves] Superkick right on the chin of the Big Strong Boi. 1113 01:04:28,931 --> 01:04:30,766 Gargano over the top to the outside. 1114 01:04:30,833 --> 01:04:32,134 Here comes Bate yet again. 1115 01:04:33,536 --> 01:04:37,440 -Suicide dive takes out Ciampa. -Oh! 1116 01:04:37,506 --> 01:04:40,877 [Wade] Clean the clock of Gargano as he went for that slingshot spear. 1117 01:04:40,943 --> 01:04:42,345 The Bitter End. 1118 01:04:43,512 --> 01:04:48,651 Hook of the leg. Cover. Dunne and Bate have done it. 1119 01:04:50,119 --> 01:04:51,520 [Rome] Here are your winners. 1120 01:04:51,587 --> 01:04:54,357 The team of Tyler Bate 1121 01:04:54,423 --> 01:04:57,493 and "The Bruiserweight" 1122 01:04:57,560 --> 01:05:00,162 Pete Dunne. 1123 01:05:01,230 --> 01:05:05,735 [Graves] What a fantastic contest. We'd seen it all from both sides. 1124 01:05:05,801 --> 01:05:08,938 But in the end, Tyler Bate takes it high risk, 1125 01:05:09,005 --> 01:05:14,076 which allowed Pete Dunne to take Johnny Gargano to The Bitter End. 1126 01:05:14,143 --> 01:05:15,945 [crowd] One, two, three. 1127 01:05:16,012 --> 01:05:20,116 [Graves] Dunne and Bate will now head to Perth, Australia, 1128 01:05:20,182 --> 01:05:23,919 in the Elimination Chamber to challenge The Judgment Day 1129 01:05:23,986 --> 01:05:27,890 for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles. 1130 01:05:28,924 --> 01:05:32,161 And a sign of respect from both teams. 1131 01:05:32,995 --> 01:05:36,432 After a battle well fought. 1132 01:05:37,566 --> 01:05:42,638 Gonna take a second to send it backstage to our colleague, Byron Saxton. 1133 01:05:44,106 --> 01:05:46,542 Congratulations to Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne 1134 01:05:46,609 --> 01:05:49,045 who are headed to Elimination Chamber… 1135 01:05:49,111 --> 01:05:54,083 …just to get beat by Finn Bálor and Damian Priest. 1136 01:05:54,150 --> 01:05:58,587 And after Finn and Damian retain their Undisputed Tag Team Titles, 1137 01:05:58,654 --> 01:06:02,058 Mami is gonna wipe the floor with Nia Jax 1138 01:06:02,124 --> 01:06:06,629 and walk into WrestleMania as the Women's World Champion. 1139 01:06:07,063 --> 01:06:09,732 And I'm gonna go ahead and shoot my shot 1140 01:06:09,799 --> 01:06:12,335 say I'm gonna win the Elimination Chamber, 1141 01:06:12,401 --> 01:06:13,970 face Seth Rollins, 1142 01:06:14,036 --> 01:06:16,505 and Mami and I are gonna have matching titles. 1143 01:06:17,373 --> 01:06:19,842 Dom, don't you still have to qualify? 1144 01:06:20,910 --> 01:06:23,646 Qualify? I don't care who they put in front of me. 1145 01:06:23,713 --> 01:06:26,549 I'm gonna slap the taste out of their-- 1146 01:06:29,051 --> 01:06:30,152 Out of their what? 1147 01:06:30,920 --> 01:06:32,621 Out of my what? 'Cause I'm the guy. 1148 01:06:32,688 --> 01:06:35,725 I'm the one you're facing next week on SmackDown. 1149 01:06:35,791 --> 01:06:39,128 So look, Dom, you can call your shot all you want. 1150 01:06:39,195 --> 01:06:41,197 The only thing that's gonna happen next week 1151 01:06:41,263 --> 01:06:43,699 is I'm gonna give you the beating of a lifetime. 1152 01:06:43,766 --> 01:06:47,536 And I'm gonna dedicate that to the greatest luchador of all time. 1153 01:06:48,037 --> 01:06:49,638 Rey Mysterio. You know him. 1154 01:06:52,675 --> 01:06:55,544 -It's his dad. -[R-Truth] Miz. Miz. 1155 01:07:01,117 --> 01:07:02,718 You supposed to be on Raw. 1156 01:07:03,619 --> 01:07:05,121 Don't let Nick catch you. 1157 01:07:06,889 --> 01:07:08,324 Nick, Nick Mysterio? 1158 01:07:10,426 --> 01:07:11,660 Nick Aldis. 1159 01:07:14,730 --> 01:07:17,066 Okay, I'll uh, I'll be careful. 1160 01:07:17,867 --> 01:07:18,834 My dawg. 1161 01:07:18,901 --> 01:07:20,236 [Crowd chants "We want Truth"] 1162 01:07:24,306 --> 01:07:26,709 [Graves] It's been an interesting night thus far, 1163 01:07:26,776 --> 01:07:28,377 but I'm afraid I've got some good news, Wade. 1164 01:07:28,444 --> 01:07:31,981 We have got one match to go. 1165 01:07:32,048 --> 01:07:34,350 Sponsored by Credit One Bank. 1166 01:07:37,987 --> 01:07:40,790 [Wade] And what a big night it is for Sami Zayn, 1167 01:07:40,856 --> 01:07:46,195 who may have got the worst draw of anyone in the Elimination Chamber Qualifiers. 1168 01:07:46,262 --> 01:07:49,532 A tall task, but the spoils are worth the risk 1169 01:07:49,598 --> 01:07:53,436 as he puts together his final prep ahead of tonight's main event. 1170 01:07:53,502 --> 01:07:59,041 [Graves] Well, standing in Sami Zayn's way is "The Viper" Randy Orton. 1171 01:07:59,108 --> 01:08:03,345 Which of these two men will join Drew McIntyre in the Elimination Chamber? 1172 01:08:03,412 --> 01:08:05,648 We'll find out next. 1173 01:08:09,351 --> 01:08:10,986 I think these fans Down Under are gonna get-- 1174 01:08:11,053 --> 01:08:15,658 Nick, I said get me a challenger for my United States Title. 1175 01:08:15,724 --> 01:08:17,760 You put me in a qualifying match? 1176 01:08:18,494 --> 01:08:21,130 Qualifying matches are for unqualified people, Nick. 1177 01:08:21,197 --> 01:08:22,364 I'm qualified. 1178 01:08:22,731 --> 01:08:23,999 I'm beyond qualified. 1179 01:08:24,500 --> 01:08:25,568 Look at my resume, dude. 1180 01:08:25,634 --> 01:08:27,269 Every event that I've been a part of… 1181 01:08:27,903 --> 01:08:28,904 highest grossing gate, 1182 01:08:29,505 --> 01:08:31,941 most viewership in WWE history… 1183 01:08:32,908 --> 01:08:34,210 What's the common denominator? 1184 01:08:36,011 --> 01:08:36,846 Me! 1185 01:08:37,947 --> 01:08:39,115 I'm the common denominator. 1186 01:08:39,815 --> 01:08:41,050 I'm a prizefighter. 1187 01:08:42,117 --> 01:08:45,154 You have me fighting for free next Friday on SmackDown in Utah? 1188 01:08:45,821 --> 01:08:46,655 In Utah? 1189 01:08:48,124 --> 01:08:50,159 Nick, I should be getting The Rock treatment. 1190 01:08:50,226 --> 01:08:52,027 Walk in here, do what I want, 1191 01:08:52,094 --> 01:08:54,930 smack somebody across the face, back on the jet! 1192 01:09:02,338 --> 01:09:03,305 All right, I'll do it. 1193 01:09:04,240 --> 01:09:05,407 But I'm not happy about this. 1194 01:09:05,875 --> 01:09:06,709 I see that. 1195 01:09:06,775 --> 01:09:10,479 And, no, listen, just so you know, I'm going to Australia. 1196 01:09:11,213 --> 01:09:13,482 I'm gonna win the Elimination Chamber. 1197 01:09:13,549 --> 01:09:15,050 And after I beat Seth Rollins 1198 01:09:15,117 --> 01:09:17,019 in our rematch at WrestleMania, 1199 01:09:17,586 --> 01:09:19,388 I'm waltzing out of there as a double champ. 1200 01:09:20,055 --> 01:09:20,990 So thank you for that. 1201 01:09:21,790 --> 01:09:24,426 Now, just tell me who I gotta wrestle, Adam. 1202 01:09:26,495 --> 01:09:28,697 Oh, I'd love to if it was Monday, but today's Friday. 1203 01:09:28,764 --> 01:09:29,965 Nick, you wanna do the honors? 1204 01:09:30,032 --> 01:09:31,934 Yeah, it's Friday, which means you're on my show. 1205 01:09:32,368 --> 01:09:33,369 And next week, 1206 01:09:34,236 --> 01:09:35,070 on this show, 1207 01:09:36,038 --> 01:09:40,142 you're going one-on-one with a man that you know quite well. 1208 01:09:40,209 --> 01:09:41,110 A Superstar. 1209 01:09:42,178 --> 01:09:45,948 The most must-see Superstar in WWE. 1210 01:09:46,515 --> 01:09:48,017 -The Miz. -The Miz. 1211 01:09:48,083 --> 01:09:50,219 -The Miz. -The Miz? 1212 01:09:50,286 --> 01:09:51,120 The Miz. 1213 01:09:52,121 --> 01:09:52,955 The Miz… 1214 01:09:53,022 --> 01:09:53,956 [both] The Miz. 1215 01:09:54,023 --> 01:09:54,857 M-I-Z. 1216 01:09:54,924 --> 01:09:55,758 [Logan] The Miz? 1217 01:09:56,825 --> 01:09:58,460 You got your hands full with that one. 1218 01:09:58,527 --> 01:09:59,695 That's an understatement. 1219 01:09:59,762 --> 01:10:02,197 [def rebel's "Nobody Better Than Me" playing] 1220 01:10:02,264 --> 01:10:05,901 [Graves] Tonight, Friday Night SmackDown is sponsored by Progressive Insurance. 1221 01:10:05,968 --> 01:10:10,172 Save when you bundle auto, home or motorcycle insurance. 1222 01:10:12,308 --> 01:10:15,844 [Wade] And the action keeps rolling this Monday on Raw. 1223 01:10:15,911 --> 01:10:18,981 The Elimination Chamber Qualifiers continue. 1224 01:10:19,048 --> 01:10:22,184 And it's a night for the meat enthusiasts. 1225 01:10:22,251 --> 01:10:26,055 With Big Bronson Reed taking on "The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley 1226 01:10:26,121 --> 01:10:29,992 and the Megastar LA Knight, challenging Big Ivar. 1227 01:10:30,059 --> 01:10:31,961 [Graves] And next week, when Friday Night SmackDown 1228 01:10:32,027 --> 01:10:34,863 rolls into Salt Lake City, how about this? 1229 01:10:34,930 --> 01:10:38,534 Just announced moments ago, Logan Paul, the United States Champion 1230 01:10:38,601 --> 01:10:40,469 one-on-one with The Miz. 1231 01:10:40,536 --> 01:10:43,839 And Kevin Owens will go face-to-face 1232 01:10:43,906 --> 01:10:48,377 with "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio in Elimination Chamber qualifiers. 1233 01:10:48,444 --> 01:10:51,714 [Wade] Not only that, also next Friday on SmackDown, 1234 01:10:51,780 --> 01:10:53,816 Women's Elimination Chamber Qualifiers. 1235 01:10:53,882 --> 01:10:58,420 See the wild Shotzi square off against the newcomer Tiffany Stratton. 1236 01:10:58,487 --> 01:11:01,090 And Zelina Vega feels the glow 1237 01:11:01,156 --> 01:11:06,262 as she takes on the returning Naomi in what will be Naomi's first match 1238 01:11:06,328 --> 01:11:09,365 back on SmackDown in almost two years. 1239 01:11:09,431 --> 01:11:12,201 That is next Friday, right here on SmackDown. 1240 01:11:12,268 --> 01:11:14,236 ["Worlds Apart" playing] 1241 01:11:20,976 --> 01:11:22,311 [crowd] ♪ Let's go! ♪ 1242 01:11:23,045 --> 01:11:23,912 [bell rings] 1243 01:11:23,979 --> 01:11:30,986 [Rome] The following contest is an Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match! 1244 01:11:32,221 --> 01:11:37,860 Introducing first, from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, weighing 212 pounds, 1245 01:11:37,926 --> 01:11:40,663 Sami Zayn! 1246 01:11:40,729 --> 01:11:44,199 [Graves] Sami Zayn all smiles tonight as he prepares 1247 01:11:44,266 --> 01:11:47,002 for his Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match 1248 01:11:47,069 --> 01:11:49,838 against "The Viper" Randy Orton. 1249 01:11:49,905 --> 01:11:51,040 But, Wade, the question remains. 1250 01:11:51,106 --> 01:11:54,043 What sort of mood will Sami be in next week 1251 01:11:54,109 --> 01:11:57,980 when SmackDown rolls into Salt Lake City, Utah? 1252 01:11:58,047 --> 01:12:00,582 Will Zayn be headed to the Elimination Chamber? 1253 01:12:00,649 --> 01:12:04,687 Or will Sami be hanging out with Steve-O and Bob looking for a good party in SLC? 1254 01:12:04,753 --> 01:12:07,456 [Wade] Well, we are gonna get our answer very soon 1255 01:12:07,523 --> 01:12:09,692 because the clock is ticking. 1256 01:12:09,758 --> 01:12:13,729 And pretty soon, one of these two Superstars is going to join… 1257 01:12:13,796 --> 01:12:16,298 what was he calling himself? DM Hunk? 1258 01:12:16,365 --> 01:12:18,734 Is that right, Drew McIntyre, DM Hunk? 1259 01:12:18,801 --> 01:12:22,071 -I think that's what he called himself. -"DM Hunk" was trending earlier today. 1260 01:12:22,771 --> 01:12:23,806 [Wade] That's a new TV show. 1261 01:12:23,872 --> 01:12:25,607 ["Voices" by Rev Theory playing] 1262 01:12:31,246 --> 01:12:33,515 [crowd cheering] 1263 01:12:36,685 --> 01:12:40,622 [Rome] And his opponent, from St. Louis, Missouri, 1264 01:12:40,689 --> 01:12:45,594 weighing in at 275 pounds, 1265 01:12:45,661 --> 01:12:48,564 "The Viper" 1266 01:12:48,630 --> 01:12:55,170 Randy Orton! 1267 01:12:56,205 --> 01:12:59,775 [Graves] Wade, as we watch The Viper slither toward the ring, 1268 01:12:59,842 --> 01:13:01,477 I want to draw attention to the little graphic 1269 01:13:01,543 --> 01:13:03,612 that was just in the bottom of your screen. 1270 01:13:03,679 --> 01:13:10,452 The year was 2014 when Randy Orton successfully defended the WWE Championship 1271 01:13:10,519 --> 01:13:13,088 inside of the Elimination Chamber. 1272 01:13:13,155 --> 01:13:17,025 You cannot, under any circumstance, bet against The Viper. 1273 01:13:17,092 --> 01:13:18,527 [Wade] Well, at this point in time, 1274 01:13:18,594 --> 01:13:20,562 Randy Orton has done it all 1275 01:13:20,629 --> 01:13:24,867 and the only thing that will motivate him is main events and gold. 1276 01:13:24,933 --> 01:13:30,672 And right now, The Viper is locked in on what he has to do to achieve exactly that. 1277 01:13:39,815 --> 01:13:42,951 [Graves] The Viper basking in the adulation 1278 01:13:43,018 --> 01:13:47,956 of a sold-out Spectrum Center. Over 14,000 strong, 1279 01:13:48,023 --> 01:13:50,559 ready to witness this one unfold. 1280 01:13:51,260 --> 01:13:53,495 Will it be Orton? Will it be Zayn? 1281 01:13:53,562 --> 01:13:57,833 Who will join Drew McIntyre inside of the Elimination Chamber? 1282 01:13:57,900 --> 01:14:01,804 And tonight's main event is sponsored by eBay Motors. 1283 01:14:01,870 --> 01:14:04,873 The Viper versus the Perennial Underdog. 1284 01:14:04,940 --> 01:14:09,144 Zayn versus Orton with Elimination Chamber on the line 1285 01:14:09,211 --> 01:14:13,982 and potentially a date with Rollins at WrestleMania. 1286 01:14:14,750 --> 01:14:17,319 ♪ I hear voices in my head ♪ 1287 01:14:17,386 --> 01:14:21,323 ♪ They counsel me, they understand They talk to me ♪ 1288 01:14:21,390 --> 01:14:24,626 [Graves] Charlotte is ready. SmackDown is ready. 1289 01:14:24,693 --> 01:14:28,330 WWE Universe, are you ready? 1290 01:14:28,397 --> 01:14:31,266 It's going down. It's live. 1291 01:14:31,333 --> 01:14:35,270 And it is next on Fox. 1292 01:14:54,890 --> 01:14:57,459 [Wade] After last night's press conference fallout, 1293 01:14:57,526 --> 01:15:01,129 Rock called Triple H to fix things "or he'll fix it himself." 1294 01:15:01,196 --> 01:15:04,633 There may be trouble ahead next week on SmackDown 1295 01:15:04,700 --> 01:15:07,536 when Roman Reigns and Rock are both gonna be here. 1296 01:15:08,136 --> 01:15:11,406 [Graves] Well, tonight's main event is sponsored by eBay Motors. 1297 01:15:11,473 --> 01:15:12,941 This is gonna be our second 1298 01:15:13,008 --> 01:15:16,078 Elimination Chamber Qualifying Matchup of the night. 1299 01:15:16,144 --> 01:15:18,580 We kick things off on Friday Night SmackDown 1300 01:15:18,647 --> 01:15:22,951 with "The Scottish Warrior" Drew McIntyre punching his ticket to the chamber. 1301 01:15:23,018 --> 01:15:26,688 [Wade] Oh man. Didn't Sami Zayn draw the short straw? 1302 01:15:26,755 --> 01:15:29,825 Could have had 11 different opponents. 1303 01:15:29,892 --> 01:15:35,197 He ended up with perhaps the best of all of them in Randy Orton. 1304 01:15:35,264 --> 01:15:36,798 [Graves] I agree with you completely, Wade. 1305 01:15:36,865 --> 01:15:39,801 As our colleague JBL likes to say, 1306 01:15:39,868 --> 01:15:42,971 "If you were to build a sports entertainer from the ground up, 1307 01:15:43,038 --> 01:15:44,606 it would look like Randy Orton." 1308 01:15:44,673 --> 01:15:47,776 And somehow, this late in his career, 1309 01:15:47,843 --> 01:15:52,681 Randy Orton finds himself in arguably the best physical condition of his life. 1310 01:15:52,748 --> 01:15:55,550 [Wade] Refreshed, rejuvenated, recharged 1311 01:15:55,617 --> 01:15:58,620 and ready to conquer the world of WWE once again. 1312 01:15:58,687 --> 01:16:02,958 [Graves] Above all else, driven as Orton is sent spilling to the outside. 1313 01:16:03,025 --> 01:16:07,696 Look for Sami Zayn to push the pace. Sami Zayn looking to take it high risk. 1314 01:16:07,763 --> 01:16:09,398 Orton out of the way. 1315 01:16:10,098 --> 01:16:12,801 A little classic Sami Zayn maneuver. 1316 01:16:12,868 --> 01:16:17,172 But Randy Orton is arguably as motivated as he has ever been. 1317 01:16:17,239 --> 01:16:20,175 Having to sit out WrestleMania last year. 1318 01:16:20,242 --> 01:16:22,544 That has eaten at The Viper. 1319 01:16:22,611 --> 01:16:25,280 And he would love nothing more than to head into the Elimination Chamber, 1320 01:16:25,347 --> 01:16:28,617 win, and challenge Seth "Freakin" Rollins 1321 01:16:28,684 --> 01:16:31,253 for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania. 1322 01:16:31,320 --> 01:16:36,458 [Wade] Randy Orton stared down the barrel of medical retirement for over a year. 1323 01:16:36,525 --> 01:16:38,961 And now finally, once he got the all clear, 1324 01:16:39,027 --> 01:16:41,263 he ain't wasting any time whatsoever. 1325 01:16:41,330 --> 01:16:42,831 And I'll say this about Randy, 1326 01:16:42,898 --> 01:16:46,902 there was a something of a honeymoon period after he initially returned. 1327 01:16:46,969 --> 01:16:48,837 I think that ended at the Royal Rumble, 1328 01:16:48,904 --> 01:16:53,575 when he lost that matchup, the Fatal 4-Way for Roman Reigns' Championship. 1329 01:16:53,642 --> 01:16:56,078 -And this is a different Viper. -[Graves] Let me ask you this, Wade. 1330 01:16:56,144 --> 01:16:58,380 As somebody who's been inside the ring with The Viper, 1331 01:16:58,447 --> 01:17:02,584 what is it about Randy that makes him so dangerous, so successful? 1332 01:17:03,685 --> 01:17:06,321 [Wade] In all honesty, it's quite simply timing. 1333 01:17:06,388 --> 01:17:08,156 Look, the man is built like a Greek God. 1334 01:17:08,223 --> 01:17:09,124 We can all see that. 1335 01:17:09,191 --> 01:17:11,226 He's a hell of an athlete. But his timing. 1336 01:17:11,727 --> 01:17:14,529 Randy was born able to do things 1337 01:17:14,596 --> 01:17:17,265 that the rest of us take years to try and perfect. 1338 01:17:17,332 --> 01:17:20,936 He was just better from day one. And we're all trying to play catch up. 1339 01:17:21,470 --> 01:17:23,405 [Graves] As someone who's stepped in the ring 1340 01:17:23,472 --> 01:17:25,974 many a time with Sami Zayn back in our NXT days, 1341 01:17:26,041 --> 01:17:30,145 I can attest, when it comes to heart, Sami Zayn is unmatched. 1342 01:17:30,212 --> 01:17:33,882 Just when you think Sami is beaten down, he finds that other gear. 1343 01:17:33,949 --> 01:17:37,319 He taps into those energy reserves and keeps on fighting. 1344 01:17:37,386 --> 01:17:41,223 Case in point, Sami Zayn with a moonsault takes down Orton. 1345 01:17:41,289 --> 01:17:43,325 [Wade] Didn't quite fully connect with Orton, 1346 01:17:43,392 --> 01:17:45,127 but it got him right on the temple, 1347 01:17:45,193 --> 01:17:48,196 which is exactly what Zayn needed, 1348 01:17:48,263 --> 01:17:51,533 because he was under the cosh at that point in the matchup. 1349 01:17:51,600 --> 01:17:53,468 Now finally given the chance to take control. 1350 01:17:53,535 --> 01:17:55,971 [Graves] Wade, how many times have you been watching a boxing match 1351 01:17:56,038 --> 01:17:57,739 and a great fighter just gets hit on the button. 1352 01:17:57,806 --> 01:18:00,942 It drops 'em, it shuts your body down. That could be the case for Orton. 1353 01:18:02,044 --> 01:18:02,878 Or not. 1354 01:18:03,245 --> 01:18:05,614 [Wade] We have weak spots all over our body. 1355 01:18:05,681 --> 01:18:08,216 But catch that temple, catch that jaw on the right spot, 1356 01:18:08,283 --> 01:18:09,117 it's good night. 1357 01:18:14,656 --> 01:18:17,959 Sami Zayn gonna take a ride courtesy of The Viper, but no. 1358 01:18:18,460 --> 01:18:19,461 Uh-oh. 1359 01:18:19,528 --> 01:18:24,833 Uh-oh! Sami Zayn turns the tables on Randy Orton. 1360 01:18:26,001 --> 01:18:29,805 The Elimination Chamber Qualifier continues. 1361 01:18:29,871 --> 01:18:31,339 Who will advance? 1362 01:18:38,447 --> 01:18:41,116 [Graves] We are at a sold-out Spectrum Center 1363 01:18:41,183 --> 01:18:42,818 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 1364 01:18:42,884 --> 01:18:46,688 Watching the second Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match of the night. 1365 01:18:46,755 --> 01:18:49,891 Earlier tonight, Drew McIntyre toppled AJ Styles. 1366 01:18:49,958 --> 01:18:53,662 Now, Sami Zayn one-on-one with "The Viper" Randy Orton. 1367 01:18:53,728 --> 01:18:56,565 Tornado DDT. Sami's going to the Chamber. 1368 01:18:58,700 --> 01:19:00,335 And Orton kicks out. 1369 01:19:00,402 --> 01:19:02,604 [Wade] And Orton has not looked good 1370 01:19:02,671 --> 01:19:04,840 ever since this moment just before the break. 1371 01:19:04,906 --> 01:19:09,177 The slam onto our desk right on that medically repaired back. 1372 01:19:09,244 --> 01:19:11,179 And now following up with that DDT. 1373 01:19:11,246 --> 01:19:13,315 Orton just hasn't been moving the same 1374 01:19:13,381 --> 01:19:16,084 ever since that collision with our table, Corey. 1375 01:19:16,151 --> 01:19:17,252 [Graves] I couldn't agree more. 1376 01:19:17,319 --> 01:19:21,790 Sami Zayn once upon a time referred to himself as a master strategist. 1377 01:19:21,857 --> 01:19:25,060 Certainly flexing his brain and strategy in this one. 1378 01:19:25,127 --> 01:19:27,963 -Attacking the weakened back of The Viper. -[Wade] Yeah. 1379 01:19:28,029 --> 01:19:31,500 If you find any weakness on The Viper, you have to exploit it. 1380 01:19:31,566 --> 01:19:33,835 Otherwise you've got zero chance of beating this guy. 1381 01:19:35,403 --> 01:19:38,206 [Graves] Orton now joining Sami in a precarious position. 1382 01:19:39,374 --> 01:19:40,675 Perched on the ropes. 1383 01:19:43,278 --> 01:19:45,080 Randy with a front face lock. 1384 01:19:45,147 --> 01:19:47,048 Could be taking that final step up top. 1385 01:19:47,849 --> 01:19:52,788 An homage to his father, "The Ace" Bob Orton. 1386 01:19:52,854 --> 01:19:54,756 Superplex! 1387 01:19:56,091 --> 01:19:58,460 -But at what cost. -[Wade] I'll tell you right now. 1388 01:19:58,527 --> 01:20:03,632 We haven't seen Randy pull out that move in a long time since his return. 1389 01:20:03,698 --> 01:20:06,868 I assumed that had been consigned to history 1390 01:20:06,935 --> 01:20:09,638 because of that medically repaired back that we talked about. 1391 01:20:09,704 --> 01:20:11,139 Take another look at the landing. 1392 01:20:11,206 --> 01:20:12,274 First at Sami Zayn. 1393 01:20:12,340 --> 01:20:14,109 But keep an eye on The Viper. 1394 01:20:14,176 --> 01:20:16,144 That's a fall from the top rope. 1395 01:20:16,211 --> 01:20:18,480 And he's really feeling that now. 1396 01:20:18,547 --> 01:20:21,183 That might have been instinct kicking in for Randy Orton. 1397 01:20:21,249 --> 01:20:23,618 -I think he's regretting that move. -[Graves] I think you're right. 1398 01:20:23,685 --> 01:20:25,320 I think it was instinct. Old habits die hard. 1399 01:20:25,387 --> 01:20:26,354 Randy going for broke, 1400 01:20:26,421 --> 01:20:30,258 but in the process cost himself a valuable few moments. 1401 01:20:30,325 --> 01:20:32,561 Sami Zayn still in this matchup. 1402 01:20:33,228 --> 01:20:35,730 And now this is what Randy wanted to avoid. 1403 01:20:35,797 --> 01:20:38,300 Letting Sami get momentum on his side. 1404 01:20:38,366 --> 01:20:40,001 [Wade] It was only 12 months ago, 1405 01:20:40,068 --> 01:20:44,239 Sami Zayn main evented at the Elimination Chamber in 2023. 1406 01:20:44,306 --> 01:20:47,375 One of the most emotional nights in the history of WWE. 1407 01:20:47,442 --> 01:20:50,879 Trying to recapture that magic and momentum tonight 1408 01:20:50,946 --> 01:20:53,815 to get himself back to the Elimination Chamber. 1409 01:20:53,882 --> 01:20:55,617 And remember, the Elimination Chamber 1410 01:20:55,684 --> 01:20:59,287 is merely only the next step toward WrestleMania. 1411 01:20:59,955 --> 01:21:04,025 As Orton drives Sami down with a snap power slam. 1412 01:21:04,092 --> 01:21:07,162 [Wade] Yeah. This is Orton getting back to his best. But you're right. 1413 01:21:07,229 --> 01:21:12,801 At what cost is the damage to that spine having on The Viper? 1414 01:21:12,867 --> 01:21:16,671 He just hasn't got the same poise or pace that we're used to. 1415 01:21:20,542 --> 01:21:24,112 [Graves] Once again, Sami in a dangerous situation, but… 1416 01:21:25,146 --> 01:21:27,816 Randy dumped all the way to the outside. 1417 01:21:27,883 --> 01:21:30,819 [Wade] Perhaps just a beat too long for The Viper 1418 01:21:30,885 --> 01:21:34,889 -as he was trying to capitalize on Zayn. -[Graves] Here comes Sami. 1419 01:21:35,690 --> 01:21:37,492 Suicide dive. 1420 01:21:37,559 --> 01:21:42,330 And Orton nearly sent into the front row of the WWE Universe. 1421 01:21:42,397 --> 01:21:45,834 [Wade] Talk about magic and momentum. Right now, Sami Zayn, 1422 01:21:45,901 --> 01:21:48,336 this is your big opportunity. 1423 01:21:48,403 --> 01:21:50,872 [Graves] Both of these athletes know exactly what's at stake. 1424 01:21:50,939 --> 01:21:54,643 A chance to step inside of the most brutal structure… 1425 01:21:54,709 --> 01:21:58,280 -Oh! -…in WWE, the Elimination Chamber. 1426 01:21:58,880 --> 01:22:03,551 And Sami's greatest hopes may have just gone up in smoke. 1427 01:22:03,618 --> 01:22:06,588 A little payback from The Viper. I think they call that one "A Receipt." 1428 01:22:06,655 --> 01:22:09,591 [crowd chants "One more time!"] 1429 01:22:10,825 --> 01:22:12,727 [Graves] And I hate to be the one to point it out 1430 01:22:12,794 --> 01:22:17,165 as we look again at Sami Zayn ricocheting off our announce table. 1431 01:22:17,232 --> 01:22:20,936 Randy Orton still moving very gingerly by his standards. 1432 01:22:21,937 --> 01:22:25,273 [Wade] So now is Sami Zayn. And that could be pivotal. 1433 01:22:25,340 --> 01:22:28,443 As Randy once again goes for the signature DDT. 1434 01:22:30,378 --> 01:22:32,847 [Graves] Vintage Orton. Thanks, Cole. 1435 01:22:34,849 --> 01:22:38,386 And right now, Sami Zayn has got to feel 1436 01:22:39,054 --> 01:22:42,824 the Elimination Chamber slipping through his fingertips. 1437 01:22:43,692 --> 01:22:47,128 [Wade] I don't think he can feel his fingertips at all after that DDT. 1438 01:22:47,195 --> 01:22:48,496 And it might be academic. 1439 01:22:48,563 --> 01:22:52,267 Things are about to get poisonous for Sami Zayn. 1440 01:22:52,734 --> 01:22:55,637 [Graves] The Viper coiled. Looking for the RKO. 1441 01:22:55,704 --> 01:22:59,240 Shoulders down. Rolled up by Zayn. Orton kicks out. 1442 01:22:59,307 --> 01:23:02,444 [Wade] Just a split second away from stealing the RKO attempt again. 1443 01:23:03,511 --> 01:23:05,747 Blue Thunder Bomb by Zayn. 1444 01:23:05,814 --> 01:23:06,915 Cover. 1445 01:23:08,116 --> 01:23:09,317 Orton survives. 1446 01:23:10,118 --> 01:23:13,588 [Wade] And look at the panic in the eyes of Sami Zayn, 1447 01:23:13,655 --> 01:23:18,760 who may well have just thrown his best shot at a pre-damaged Viper. 1448 01:23:18,827 --> 01:23:21,629 And The Viper is back in this. 1449 01:23:21,696 --> 01:23:24,332 [Graves] And that's got to be disheartening if you're Sami Zayn. 1450 01:23:24,933 --> 01:23:28,603 Delivering the Blue Thunder Bomb, but not enough to put this away. 1451 01:23:29,337 --> 01:23:30,905 RKO! 1452 01:23:30,972 --> 01:23:33,041 From out of nowhere. 1453 01:23:33,108 --> 01:23:35,410 [crowd] One, two, three. 1454 01:23:35,477 --> 01:23:39,748 The Viper has entered the Chamber. 1455 01:23:39,814 --> 01:23:41,950 [Rome] Here is your winner. 1456 01:23:42,017 --> 01:23:49,023 "The Viper" Randy Orton. 1457 01:23:49,758 --> 01:23:51,893 [Graves] The stakes were high tonight. 1458 01:23:51,960 --> 01:23:54,696 And Sami Zayn gave it all he had. 1459 01:23:55,830 --> 01:24:02,570 But in the end, The Viper, one of the best to ever do it. 1460 01:24:02,637 --> 01:24:06,041 Randy Orton overcomes Sami Zayn. 1461 01:24:06,107 --> 01:24:10,779 And punches his ticket to Perth, Australia 1462 01:24:10,845 --> 01:24:13,648 for the Elimination Chamber. 1463 01:24:15,917 --> 01:24:18,953 Here we take another look at the closing moments, Wade. 1464 01:24:19,020 --> 01:24:23,124 It seemed like Sami was just getting ready to roll. 1465 01:24:23,191 --> 01:24:26,728 And just that quick, Orton changed plans. 1466 01:24:26,795 --> 01:24:32,233 [Wade] They're not the three most dangerous letters in WWE for nothing. 1467 01:24:32,300 --> 01:24:35,236 Two places are now taken 1468 01:24:35,303 --> 01:24:38,239 in the Elimination Chamber in Perth, Australia. 1469 01:24:38,306 --> 01:24:40,341 McIntyre and Orton. 1470 01:24:40,408 --> 01:24:41,910 Four more remain of course. 1471 01:24:41,976 --> 01:24:44,846 We'll get the next two this Monday on Raw. 1472 01:24:44,913 --> 01:24:48,550 [Graves] And the final two of course here on Friday Night SmackDown. 1473 01:24:48,616 --> 01:24:51,352 Live from Salt Lake City next week. 1474 01:24:52,087 --> 01:24:54,055 ♪ They talk to me ♪ 1475 01:24:54,122 --> 01:24:56,291 ♪ Talk to me, talk to me, talk to me! ♪ 1476 01:24:56,357 --> 01:24:57,859 [Graves chuckles] 1477 01:24:57,926 --> 01:25:00,528 ♪ All the lawyers are defenseless ♪ 1478 01:25:00,595 --> 01:25:03,264 ♪ All the doctors are disease ♪ 1479 01:25:03,331 --> 01:25:06,367 ♪ And the preachers all are sinners ♪ 1480 01:25:06,434 --> 01:25:09,337 ♪ And the police just take the grease ♪ 1481 01:25:10,772 --> 01:25:15,310 [Graves] The two men who have qualified thus far for the Elimination Chamber. 1482 01:25:15,376 --> 01:25:18,012 Drew McIntyre. Randy Orton. 1483 01:25:18,079 --> 01:25:21,683 Who will be next? It's going down Down Under! 1484 01:25:21,749 --> 01:25:23,084 [indistinct conversation] ng down Down Under!