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 gongs] -[Cena] Now… 6 00:00:12,579 --> 00:00:14,314 [Roman] 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 00:00:30,997 --> 00:00:34,200 [Corey] As the tyrannical reign of The Bloodline continues, 12 00:00:34,267 --> 00:00:36,636 the eyes of the WWE Universe 13 00:00:36,703 --> 00:00:41,641 are locked on a sold-out Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, 14 00:00:41,708 --> 00:00:45,612 where tonight, greatness is upon us. 15 00:00:45,678 --> 00:00:46,679 ♪ Who better than me? ♪ 16 00:00:46,746 --> 00:00:48,248 ♪ Besting opponents, flexing and focused ♪ 17 00:00:48,314 --> 00:00:50,517 ♪ I'm leaving dem all Looking stressin' and folded ♪ 18 00:00:50,583 --> 00:00:55,989 [Corey] The most electrifying and influential man in all of entertainment 19 00:00:56,056 --> 00:01:02,262 has boldly declared that the world is on notice. 20 00:01:02,328 --> 00:01:03,430 ♪ And now I'm the greatest ♪ 21 00:01:03,496 --> 00:01:04,497 ♪ Brushing off haters ♪ 22 00:01:04,564 --> 00:01:06,366 ♪ Call me the GOAT 'Cause there ain't no debating ♪ 23 00:01:06,433 --> 00:01:08,334 ♪ I'm winning, I'm acing I'm sitting at first ♪ 24 00:01:08,401 --> 00:01:09,769 ♪ Man, I'm a beast… ♪ 25 00:01:09,836 --> 00:01:11,938 [crowd cheering] 26 00:01:12,005 --> 00:01:16,843 [Corey] The Rock and Roman Reigns have joined forces, 27 00:01:16,910 --> 00:01:20,013 making The Bloodline even stronger. 28 00:01:20,080 --> 00:01:23,716 What does this mean for WWE? 29 00:01:24,384 --> 00:01:27,020 We hope to find out tonight. 30 00:01:27,086 --> 00:01:29,889 ♪ I don't see nobody, I don't see nobody ♪ 31 00:01:29,956 --> 00:01:33,293 Elimination Chamber is one week from tomorrow, 32 00:01:33,359 --> 00:01:38,832 but 13,681 fans are on hand 33 00:01:38,898 --> 00:01:43,470 to witness Friday Night SmackDown on Fox. 34 00:01:43,536 --> 00:01:47,607 And tonight's Friday Night SmackDown on Fox is sponsored by Progressive. 35 00:01:47,674 --> 00:01:52,378 A triple threat of protection with home, auto, and more. 36 00:01:52,445 --> 00:01:54,080 ♪ 'Cause there ain't nobody ♪ 37 00:01:54,147 --> 00:01:55,281 [song fades] 38 00:01:55,348 --> 00:01:57,217 ["Fight" by CFO$ playing] 39 00:01:58,985 --> 00:02:03,590 [Wade] Corey, we are kicking things off tonight in style 40 00:02:03,656 --> 00:02:07,727 with an Elimination Chamber Qualifier Matchup. 41 00:02:15,468 --> 00:02:16,569 [bell rings] 42 00:02:16,636 --> 00:02:20,807 [Rome] The following is an Elimination Chamber 43 00:02:20,874 --> 00:02:24,010 Qualifying Match! 44 00:02:24,077 --> 00:02:28,081 Introducing first, from Marieville, Quebec, Canada, 45 00:02:28,148 --> 00:02:33,219 weighing in at 266 pounds, 46 00:02:33,286 --> 00:02:38,558 Kevin Owens! 47 00:02:39,292 --> 00:02:44,097 [Corey] Kevin Owens with a massive opportunity tonight, as does his opponent, 48 00:02:45,398 --> 00:02:48,368 "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio of the Judgment Day. 49 00:02:48,434 --> 00:02:50,670 Wade, it was last year at WrestleMania Saturday, 50 00:02:50,737 --> 00:02:53,406 that Kevin Owens actually main-evented WrestleMania 51 00:02:53,473 --> 00:02:55,775 in a matchup for the Tag Team Championship. 52 00:02:55,842 --> 00:02:59,445 As of now, KO does not have a path to Philadelphia. 53 00:02:59,512 --> 00:03:00,813 It could start tonight. 54 00:03:00,880 --> 00:03:03,750 ["It Is My Time" by def rebel playing] 55 00:03:04,784 --> 00:03:10,857 [Rome] And his opponent, representing the Judgment Day, 56 00:03:10,924 --> 00:03:16,229 Dominik Mysterio! 57 00:03:20,934 --> 00:03:22,969 The Judgment Day… 58 00:03:23,036 --> 00:03:25,772 [crowd booing] 59 00:03:25,838 --> 00:03:27,974 …has a huge… 60 00:03:30,977 --> 00:03:35,515 -Judgment Day is going to dominate-- -[booing intensifies] 61 00:03:41,854 --> 00:03:44,524 Finn and Damien… 62 00:03:47,293 --> 00:03:49,963 Finn and Damian are gonna-- 63 00:03:53,900 --> 00:03:56,703 -I said-- -[crowd boos] 64 00:03:59,305 --> 00:04:01,507 They're gonna retain-- 65 00:04:03,943 --> 00:04:08,448 Retain their Undisputed Tag Team Titles. 66 00:04:09,349 --> 00:04:13,386 Mami is gonna stay Women's World Champion, 67 00:04:14,120 --> 00:04:19,325 and "Dirty" Dom is gonna win the Elimination Chamber 68 00:04:19,392 --> 00:04:22,128 to complete the sweep. 69 00:04:24,664 --> 00:04:29,435 [Corey] The WWE Universe tonight in Salt Lake City, absolutely ruthless. 70 00:04:29,502 --> 00:04:31,170 No respect for "Dirty" Dom. 71 00:04:31,237 --> 00:04:34,974 [Wade] Incredibly disrespectful for a man in "Dirty" Dom, 72 00:04:35,041 --> 00:04:41,281 who for me, was one of 2023's MVPs for WWE. 73 00:04:41,347 --> 00:04:43,449 [Corey] You know, Wade, it's actually refreshing to see-- 74 00:04:43,516 --> 00:04:47,520 to have a partner who understands the upside that is Dominik Mysterio. 75 00:04:47,587 --> 00:04:50,690 [Wade] Unlimited upside when it comes to "Dirty" Dom, 76 00:04:50,757 --> 00:04:53,426 the greatest Mysterio this game has ever seen. 77 00:04:54,661 --> 00:04:55,828 [Corey] At least when you say it, 78 00:04:55,895 --> 00:04:57,664 I don't have to worry about my Twitter blowing up. 79 00:04:57,730 --> 00:05:00,733 -I like it, Wade. -[Wade] I'll take the heat for once. 80 00:05:00,800 --> 00:05:04,570 [Corey] Starting things off here, Kevin Owens and Dominik Mysterio, 81 00:05:04,637 --> 00:05:07,340 the winner, will advance to the Elimination Chamber 82 00:05:07,407 --> 00:05:11,778 one week from tomorrow, streaming live, WWE on Peacock. 83 00:05:11,844 --> 00:05:15,315 The winner of that matchup will advance to WrestleMania 84 00:05:15,381 --> 00:05:19,619 and challenge Seth "Freakin" Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship. 85 00:05:19,686 --> 00:05:21,721 And just a reminder, Wade, set your alarm. 86 00:05:21,788 --> 00:05:26,359 Elimination Chamber goes live at 5 a.m. Eastern Time here in the United States. 87 00:05:26,426 --> 00:05:28,528 For you on the West Coast, 2 a.m. So just stay up late. 88 00:05:28,594 --> 00:05:31,097 [Wade] I like that idea. I got a bottle of whiskey waiting for me. 89 00:05:31,164 --> 00:05:32,865 [Corey] There we go. My man knows how to party. 90 00:05:32,932 --> 00:05:35,101 And Owens puts "Dirty" Dom down. 91 00:05:36,402 --> 00:05:39,005 [Wade] I mean, well, KO said that "Dirty" Dom 92 00:05:39,072 --> 00:05:42,075 had the most punchable face in the industry. 93 00:05:42,141 --> 00:05:45,745 If you want a little window into the game plan of KO tonight, 94 00:05:45,812 --> 00:05:46,913 I don't think he's hiding it. 95 00:05:48,448 --> 00:05:51,718 [Corey] Listen, as polarizing as "Dirty" Dom may be to the WWE Universe, 96 00:05:51,784 --> 00:05:56,356 you have to respect the in-ring acumen of the second-generation Superstar. 97 00:05:56,422 --> 00:05:59,092 [Wade] He earned the nickname "Dirty" Dom 98 00:05:59,158 --> 00:06:03,529 by being a master in the dark art of skulduggery. 99 00:06:03,596 --> 00:06:06,632 And I expect that to come to the fore tonight, Corey. 100 00:06:06,699 --> 00:06:10,370 [Corey] Well done, my friend. Also one of my favorite No Limit rappers. 101 00:06:10,436 --> 00:06:11,938 That's a deep cut right there. 102 00:06:12,004 --> 00:06:15,675 Kevin Owens looking to build some momentum right now. 103 00:06:18,611 --> 00:06:21,047 Nice deep arm drag takedown. 104 00:06:23,649 --> 00:06:26,786 What's that saying, Wade? Discretion is the better part of valor. 105 00:06:26,853 --> 00:06:28,488 Dominik making KO wait. 106 00:06:29,555 --> 00:06:32,992 [Wade] Dominik knows this game inside out at this point. 107 00:06:33,059 --> 00:06:37,463 Quite simply, in a straight-out firefight with a prizefighter like KO, 108 00:06:37,530 --> 00:06:40,299 you're not gonna win. You have to play smart. 109 00:06:40,366 --> 00:06:41,534 And Dom realizes that. 110 00:06:43,336 --> 00:06:45,004 [Corey] Well, the prize at stake here, 111 00:06:45,071 --> 00:06:47,206 entry into the Elimination Chamber matchup, 112 00:06:47,273 --> 00:06:51,444 which thus far has been populated by a who's who in WWE. 113 00:06:51,511 --> 00:06:57,617 Randy Orton, Drew McIntyre, Bobby Lashley, and LA Knight already qualifying. 114 00:06:57,683 --> 00:07:01,888 [Wade] Man, win tonight, and it just gets harder from here. 115 00:07:01,954 --> 00:07:03,489 Well, this is step one. 116 00:07:03,556 --> 00:07:06,459 And right now, "Dirty" Dom's starting to take control. 117 00:07:07,260 --> 00:07:09,796 [Corey] And I think it's a relatively common mistake 118 00:07:09,862 --> 00:07:13,299 here in WWE of Superstars tending to overlook 119 00:07:13,366 --> 00:07:15,735 "Dirty" Dom's in-ring abilities. 120 00:07:15,802 --> 00:07:16,869 [Wade] No doubt about it. 121 00:07:16,936 --> 00:07:20,306 "Dirty" Dom is a man who initially people overlook, 122 00:07:20,373 --> 00:07:24,811 but has consistently found ways to escape to victory. 123 00:07:24,877 --> 00:07:27,780 [Corey] Owens lining up Mysterio on the outside. 124 00:07:27,847 --> 00:07:30,349 Here comes KO. And there goes "Dirty" Dom. 125 00:07:32,018 --> 00:07:36,255 [Wade] I mean, they can boo all they want. If a guy's charging at you the size of KO, 126 00:07:36,322 --> 00:07:38,424 of course you're gonna move out of the way. 127 00:07:39,959 --> 00:07:41,928 [Corey] Now "Dirty" Dom putting in the work 128 00:07:41,994 --> 00:07:44,664 at the expense of The Prizefighter. 129 00:07:47,767 --> 00:07:52,572 Mysterio put on the brakes and ate five knuckles for his troubles. 130 00:07:54,273 --> 00:07:55,641 [referee] Four! 131 00:08:00,112 --> 00:08:01,147 [Wade] What? 132 00:08:01,214 --> 00:08:03,115 What is… What are you doing? 133 00:08:03,182 --> 00:08:06,752 [indistinct conversation] 134 00:08:09,755 --> 00:08:14,026 [Corey] R-Truth, depending on who you ask or the day of the week, 135 00:08:14,093 --> 00:08:16,662 may or may not be a member of the Judgment Day. 136 00:08:17,363 --> 00:08:21,767 Pretty sure, officially speaking, Truth not a member of the Judgment Day. 137 00:08:21,834 --> 00:08:24,904 But right now, Dominik Mysterio reaping the benefits. 138 00:08:27,573 --> 00:08:30,943 A little homage to Uncle Eddie. Cover by "Dirty" Dom. 139 00:08:32,445 --> 00:08:34,080 And Owens kicks off. 140 00:08:34,146 --> 00:08:36,916 Who's heading to Perth in the Elimination Chamber? 141 00:08:36,983 --> 00:08:38,551 Miz, where was you at, man? 142 00:08:40,520 --> 00:08:44,156 [Corey] This is an Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match. 143 00:08:44,223 --> 00:08:47,226 On Friday Night SmackDown, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio 144 00:08:47,293 --> 00:08:51,364 representing the Judgment Day one-on-one with "The Prizefighter" Kevin Owens. 145 00:08:51,430 --> 00:08:56,102 And prior to the break, we were joined ringside by potential, temporary, 146 00:08:56,168 --> 00:08:58,638 occasional Judgment Day member R-Truth. 147 00:08:58,704 --> 00:09:00,573 [Wade] Well, R-Truth currently thinks he's out here 148 00:09:00,640 --> 00:09:02,909 having an awesome Truth Reunion with The Miz. 149 00:09:02,975 --> 00:09:05,278 The problem is, that isn't Miz, it's Kevin Owens. 150 00:09:05,344 --> 00:09:08,981 We're living in Bizarro World once again with R-Truth. 151 00:09:09,048 --> 00:09:12,585 [Corey] No doubt about it, Owens doing his best to fight his way back into this. 152 00:09:13,419 --> 00:09:14,453 Oh! 153 00:09:14,520 --> 00:09:16,956 Down goes Owens, cover by Dominik. 154 00:09:19,592 --> 00:09:23,296 Elimination Chamber Matchups will continue to take shape tonight, 155 00:09:23,362 --> 00:09:25,131 live from Salt Lake City. 156 00:09:25,197 --> 00:09:27,466 And, Wade, I don't think I'm wrong when I'm saying 157 00:09:27,533 --> 00:09:31,137 there is something in the air tonight. Something big, something special. 158 00:09:31,203 --> 00:09:35,975 We know The Rock and Roman Reigns are under the same roof tonight. 159 00:09:36,042 --> 00:09:40,413 [Wade] Yeah, the electric is thick in the atmosphere right now, 160 00:09:40,479 --> 00:09:43,616 it doesn't get much bigger than what's coming up later tonight. 161 00:09:43,683 --> 00:09:47,486 [Corey] Right now, Owens and Mysterio laser-focused on the task at hand. 162 00:09:47,553 --> 00:09:51,223 Winning this matchup and advancing to the Elimination Chamber, 163 00:09:51,290 --> 00:09:53,459 live from Perth, Australia. 164 00:09:53,526 --> 00:09:56,329 One week from tomorrow, WWE on Peacock. 165 00:09:56,996 --> 00:09:59,598 And Owens unloading a series of heavy rights. 166 00:10:04,070 --> 00:10:07,306 Ooh! Vicious short clothesline from Owens. 167 00:10:07,373 --> 00:10:10,543 [Wade] There is an element of desperation to Kevin Owens right now 168 00:10:10,610 --> 00:10:14,480 after the beatdown he has received from "Dirty" Dom. 169 00:10:14,547 --> 00:10:16,415 But the tide has turned. 170 00:10:17,883 --> 00:10:19,418 [Corey] Do you think Owens realizes 171 00:10:19,485 --> 00:10:21,988 that most of the fans here are chanting for Miz? 172 00:10:23,155 --> 00:10:26,425 [Wade] If somebody thought I look like Miz, I would want to fight them. 173 00:10:26,492 --> 00:10:29,028 Be careful what you say around Kevin Owens. 174 00:10:29,095 --> 00:10:33,566 [Corey] Right now, Owens is absolutely teeing off on "Dirty" Dom. 175 00:10:34,533 --> 00:10:36,068 My goodness! 176 00:10:36,135 --> 00:10:39,038 [Wade] Taking those frustrations out. 177 00:10:39,105 --> 00:10:43,175 And now with all the wind in his sails, it is The KO Show. 178 00:10:45,811 --> 00:10:48,948 Clothesline, battens Dominik on the outside. 179 00:10:49,715 --> 00:10:51,684 Big senton! 180 00:10:53,152 --> 00:10:56,922 [Wade] KO just has that frame that is built for abuse. 181 00:10:56,989 --> 00:11:02,428 Really built to perfection to be in the Elimination Chamber structure. 182 00:11:02,495 --> 00:11:06,966 And he is inching closer and closer to making that a reality. 183 00:11:07,033 --> 00:11:10,636 [Corey] Above all else, Kevin Owens loves to bring the intensity. 184 00:11:10,703 --> 00:11:12,872 Loves to bring the brutality. 185 00:11:12,938 --> 00:11:14,573 It's that time of night. 186 00:11:15,107 --> 00:11:16,242 Clear the deck. 187 00:11:16,308 --> 00:11:17,910 Cannonball coming! 188 00:11:19,645 --> 00:11:21,013 That may be it. 189 00:11:21,080 --> 00:11:23,282 Owens may have just punched his ticket to Perth. 190 00:11:23,949 --> 00:11:25,351 But looking for the insurance. 191 00:11:25,418 --> 00:11:27,186 Making the climb to the top turnbuckle. 192 00:11:27,253 --> 00:11:29,188 [Wade] Dom already looked out cold. 193 00:11:29,255 --> 00:11:31,023 This might be the finishing touch! 194 00:11:31,824 --> 00:11:36,295 -[Corey] Frog splash on the money! -One, two, three! 195 00:11:36,362 --> 00:11:38,230 [Corey] And Dominik survives! 196 00:11:38,297 --> 00:11:41,100 [Wade] Yeah, you don't have to like Dominik Mysterio. 197 00:11:41,167 --> 00:11:43,302 But that is just one example. 198 00:11:43,369 --> 00:11:47,239 Eating this frog splash from KO. Boom! 199 00:11:47,306 --> 00:11:50,509 And still managing to keep on ticking. 200 00:11:50,576 --> 00:11:51,844 [indistinct yelling] 201 00:11:51,911 --> 00:11:55,047 [Corey] Thunderous impact on the frog splash by Owens. 202 00:11:55,114 --> 00:11:56,615 Handle that business right there. 203 00:11:57,850 --> 00:12:00,252 [Corey] And Truth offering advice perhaps? 204 00:12:01,387 --> 00:12:03,622 Suggesting a restaurant for after the show. 205 00:12:03,689 --> 00:12:07,293 [Wade] KO has done his best to not be frustrated by R-Truth. But… 206 00:12:07,359 --> 00:12:09,195 His patience must be wearing thin. 207 00:12:09,261 --> 00:12:11,464 [Corey] Pop-Up Powerbomb attempt thwarted by Dominik. 208 00:12:12,231 --> 00:12:15,267 -X-Factor by "Dirty" Dom. -[Wade] So KO tried to block it. 209 00:12:15,334 --> 00:12:17,436 -It failed. -One, two-- 210 00:12:18,037 --> 00:12:21,807 [Wade] And that was a sluggish kickout from The Prizefighter, 211 00:12:21,874 --> 00:12:24,844 who may well be ripe for the pickings here. 212 00:12:25,411 --> 00:12:27,913 [Corey] "Dirty" Dom needs to keep applying the pressure. 213 00:12:29,582 --> 00:12:30,649 Uno. 214 00:12:31,283 --> 00:12:37,790 The first of Three Amigos. An homage to "Latino Heat" Eddie Guerrero. 215 00:12:43,863 --> 00:12:45,231 Owens putting the brakes on. 216 00:12:46,432 --> 00:12:48,267 [crowd cheering] 217 00:12:50,169 --> 00:12:51,504 [Corey] Oh no. 218 00:12:51,570 --> 00:12:54,573 This is disrespect of the highest order to "Dirty" Dom. 219 00:12:54,640 --> 00:12:59,545 [Wade] But what a slap in the face to the modern-day Latino Heat. 220 00:12:59,612 --> 00:13:03,415 [Corey] Countering the Three Amigos with Three Friendly Canadians. 221 00:13:05,017 --> 00:13:07,486 Nothing friendly about the DDT from Dom. 222 00:13:07,553 --> 00:13:08,687 Hooks the leg. 223 00:13:08,754 --> 00:13:10,990 Is Dominik going to the Elimination Chamber? 224 00:13:11,056 --> 00:13:12,158 No. 225 00:13:14,760 --> 00:13:17,763 This is Friday Night SmackDown on Fox. 226 00:13:17,830 --> 00:13:20,699 We are sold out in Salt Lake City, Utah. 227 00:13:20,766 --> 00:13:25,538 From the Delta Center, the home of NBA's Utah Jazz. 228 00:13:26,739 --> 00:13:30,176 And Dominik Mysterio looking to deliver like the mailman. 229 00:13:30,242 --> 00:13:32,845 But nobody home. Owens out of the way. 230 00:13:32,912 --> 00:13:35,915 [Wade] KO with just about enough in the tank. 231 00:13:35,981 --> 00:13:38,551 Both men running on fumes at this point. 232 00:13:38,617 --> 00:13:40,719 It really is up for grabs. 233 00:13:40,786 --> 00:13:43,455 And this could be the piece de resistance! 234 00:13:43,522 --> 00:13:45,658 [Corey] Swanton connects! 235 00:13:45,724 --> 00:13:47,226 Cover by Owens. 236 00:13:48,928 --> 00:13:52,131 And Dominik kicks out again. 237 00:13:52,198 --> 00:13:55,801 [Wade] How can you not love "Dirty" Dom Mysterio? 238 00:13:55,868 --> 00:13:58,437 Putting his heart and soul into this. 239 00:13:58,504 --> 00:14:02,508 This move alone would have put away many mere mortals. 240 00:14:02,575 --> 00:14:04,376 But not "Dirty" Dom Mysterio 241 00:14:04,443 --> 00:14:07,913 giving it everything to qualify for the Elimination Chamber. 242 00:14:07,980 --> 00:14:09,682 [Corey] "Dirty" Dom may not be your favorite, 243 00:14:09,748 --> 00:14:11,951 but you gotta respect him. Owens looking for the Stunner. 244 00:14:13,419 --> 00:14:14,453 Mysterio with a kick. 245 00:14:16,355 --> 00:14:18,357 And Dom's going to dial it up. 246 00:14:20,159 --> 00:14:21,694 619! 247 00:14:21,760 --> 00:14:24,964 -The most perfectly executed 619 ever. -[Corey] Cover! 248 00:14:26,465 --> 00:14:28,834 And Owens keeps this one alive. 249 00:14:28,901 --> 00:14:30,970 [Wade] Well, that would have been poetic… 250 00:14:31,604 --> 00:14:35,274 had Dominik won with that match after KO. 251 00:14:35,341 --> 00:14:36,208 Go get me a chair. 252 00:14:37,343 --> 00:14:38,711 -Me? -Go get me a chair. 253 00:14:39,445 --> 00:14:40,679 You wanna be part of Judgment Day? 254 00:14:40,746 --> 00:14:43,249 -Get me a chair. -You said I wasn't in Judgment Day. 255 00:14:43,315 --> 00:14:45,117 -You are. -Yes, I'm not in Judgment Day. 256 00:14:45,184 --> 00:14:47,620 You're in Judgment Day. Give me a chair. 257 00:14:48,220 --> 00:14:49,822 -Get you a chair? -Give me a chair. 258 00:14:51,557 --> 00:14:54,159 [Corey] True or not, Dominik just ordered R-Truth 259 00:14:54,226 --> 00:14:58,530 to grab a steel chair after telling Truth that he is, in fact, part of Judgment Day. 260 00:14:58,597 --> 00:15:01,467 [Wade] Time to earn your stripes, R-Truth. 261 00:15:03,636 --> 00:15:07,006 Every member of Judgment Day must do his duty. 262 00:15:10,676 --> 00:15:11,644 No. 263 00:15:11,710 --> 00:15:14,446 [crowd cheering] 264 00:15:14,513 --> 00:15:17,283 [Corey] I don't think that's what Dom had in mind. 265 00:15:17,349 --> 00:15:18,550 [inaudible] 266 00:15:18,617 --> 00:15:20,753 [Wade] Worst plan execution ever. 267 00:15:21,587 --> 00:15:23,589 [Corey] Superkick by KO! 268 00:15:27,459 --> 00:15:29,662 Pop-Up Powerbomb! 269 00:15:29,728 --> 00:15:31,730 [crowd] One! Two! Three! 270 00:15:32,264 --> 00:15:34,066 [Corey] And KO is going to the Chamber. 271 00:15:34,133 --> 00:15:36,435 ["Fight" by CFO$ playing] 272 00:15:36,502 --> 00:15:43,275 [Rome] Here is your winner, Kevin Owens! 273 00:15:44,543 --> 00:15:48,347 [Wade] Well, whatever faint hope R-Truth was holding onto 274 00:15:48,414 --> 00:15:52,384 for joining the Judgment Day just went up in smoke. 275 00:15:52,451 --> 00:15:55,120 [Corey] Here we see, launched high into the sky 276 00:15:55,187 --> 00:15:57,856 and nearly put through the mat. 277 00:15:57,923 --> 00:16:02,661 -Courtesy of a KO Pop-Up Powerbomb. -[bell rings] 278 00:16:02,728 --> 00:16:06,031 Kevin Owens will now join "The Viper" Randy Orton, 279 00:16:06,098 --> 00:16:09,268 "The Scottish Warrior" Drew McIntyre, 280 00:16:09,335 --> 00:16:13,706 "The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley, and LA Knight. 281 00:16:13,772 --> 00:16:17,076 There is one final slot to be filled. 282 00:16:17,142 --> 00:16:21,280 But this Elimination Chamber looks to be one for the ages. 283 00:16:21,347 --> 00:16:25,117 Plenty of reason to wake up early here in the States. 284 00:16:34,393 --> 00:16:37,463 Drew, another Superstar has just been added to the Elimination Chamber Match. 285 00:16:37,529 --> 00:16:38,530 Kevin Owens. 286 00:16:38,597 --> 00:16:41,567 I do not care if it's an Elimination Chamber Match. 287 00:16:41,633 --> 00:16:43,369 It's gonna be the top Superstars in WWE. 288 00:16:43,435 --> 00:16:45,003 And of course, they all want to win. 289 00:16:45,070 --> 00:16:48,007 But there's only one Superstar that needs to win. 290 00:16:48,073 --> 00:16:49,375 Not just for myself. 291 00:16:49,441 --> 00:16:52,611 For Raw. For the World Title. For the people. 292 00:16:52,678 --> 00:16:54,713 The savior of WrestleMania, 293 00:16:54,780 --> 00:16:56,015 Drew McIntyre. 294 00:16:56,081 --> 00:16:59,118 Now, four years ago my moment was stolen from me and I-- What? 295 00:16:59,184 --> 00:17:02,421 "I need this. I need that." Whatever. Let me talk to you. 296 00:17:02,955 --> 00:17:05,224 Look, here's the thing, man. You're talking about all this. 297 00:17:05,290 --> 00:17:07,259 And look, you talk about your moment being stolen. 298 00:17:07,326 --> 00:17:09,194 Your moment can get stolen one more time 299 00:17:09,261 --> 00:17:12,164 in Elimination Chamber courtesy of the man they call The Megastar, 300 00:17:12,231 --> 00:17:15,434 with everybody saying L A Knight. 301 00:17:15,501 --> 00:17:16,835 -[crowd] Yeah! -Yeah! 302 00:17:18,737 --> 00:17:20,506 -You're good. -Thank you. 303 00:17:20,572 --> 00:17:23,041 But all this bravado, this over-the-top personality, 304 00:17:23,108 --> 00:17:24,676 I see through you. 305 00:17:25,344 --> 00:17:28,414 This all comes from a place of insecurity. And you should be insecure. 306 00:17:28,480 --> 00:17:30,849 As much as they're behind you now, as entertaining as you are now, 307 00:17:30,916 --> 00:17:33,485 when that bell rings, that's when you're gonna lose them. 308 00:17:33,552 --> 00:17:35,521 -Tell me about it. -Produce results. 309 00:17:35,587 --> 00:17:37,656 You don't produce titles, they'll turn on you. 310 00:17:37,723 --> 00:17:40,125 You'll produce zero. Look at my resume. It's stacked. 311 00:17:40,192 --> 00:17:41,894 Oh man. I'm glad you brought up that resume. 312 00:17:41,960 --> 00:17:44,530 As a matter of fact, thanks for the advice, old-timer. Here's the thing. 313 00:17:44,596 --> 00:17:46,632 When I look at your resume, you talk about being champion. 314 00:17:46,698 --> 00:17:48,801 You haven't been champion since I've been here of anything. 315 00:17:48,867 --> 00:17:50,736 Matter of fact, you talk about losing to people. 316 00:17:50,803 --> 00:17:52,805 That's exactly what you've done over the last two years. 317 00:17:52,871 --> 00:17:54,940 But I tell you what. When I look at this, 318 00:17:55,007 --> 00:17:58,343 I just think to myself, that's the cute little shirt you got here. 319 00:17:58,410 --> 00:18:00,979 But there's enough room on that tombstone for one more name. 320 00:18:01,046 --> 00:18:04,183 I see CM Punk. I can see DM Hunk going right there. 321 00:18:04,249 --> 00:18:06,618 Your aspirations, buried. Just the same. 322 00:18:06,685 --> 00:18:08,587 There you go. Right back to the jokes. 323 00:18:08,654 --> 00:18:10,722 No, there ain't no jokes. I'm being dead serious right now. 324 00:18:10,789 --> 00:18:12,091 [crosstalk] 325 00:18:12,157 --> 00:18:13,025 Get serious? 326 00:18:13,091 --> 00:18:16,328 No, no. No. We're just talking. We're just talking serious, right? 327 00:18:16,395 --> 00:18:18,597 -We're talking serious? -We're talking serious. 328 00:18:18,664 --> 00:18:20,099 No, yeah. 329 00:18:20,165 --> 00:18:21,733 Where you going? We're just talking. 330 00:18:21,800 --> 00:18:23,068 Yeah. 331 00:18:25,170 --> 00:18:26,738 -Wiseman. -My Tribal Chief. 332 00:18:26,805 --> 00:18:27,906 Big Jim. 333 00:18:30,742 --> 00:18:31,810 It's been a minute. 334 00:18:38,083 --> 00:18:40,719 Let's go fix everything Jey messed up. Come on. 335 00:18:40,786 --> 00:18:43,455 Let's go, OG. 336 00:18:48,560 --> 00:18:50,195 ["Our World" by def rebel playing] 337 00:18:50,262 --> 00:18:54,766 [Corey] Roman Reigns and The Rock live tonight on SmackDown. 338 00:18:55,400 --> 00:18:59,905 But, Wade, it's time for more Elimination Chamber Qualification action. 339 00:19:01,206 --> 00:19:02,207 [bell rings] 340 00:19:02,708 --> 00:19:09,414 [Rome] The following is an Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match. 341 00:19:10,382 --> 00:19:16,388 Introducing first, representing the LWO, 342 00:19:16,455 --> 00:19:21,260 Zelina Vega. 343 00:19:22,394 --> 00:19:25,964 [Corey] You see Joaquin Wilde, Carlito and Cruz Del Toro 344 00:19:26,031 --> 00:19:30,502 offering support for their LWO sister, Zelina Vega, 345 00:19:30,569 --> 00:19:33,472 who has a massive opportunity in front of her tonight, Wade. 346 00:19:33,539 --> 00:19:37,109 [Wade] Looking to start making the kind of way she did in 2023 347 00:19:37,176 --> 00:19:40,479 at Backlash in her home of Puerto Rico. 348 00:19:40,546 --> 00:19:44,716 Zelina Vega gets her opportunity to qualify for Perth 349 00:19:44,783 --> 00:19:47,486 and the Elimination Chamber goes one-on-one 350 00:19:47,553 --> 00:19:50,489 with newcomer Tiffany Stratton. Next. 351 00:19:50,556 --> 00:19:53,825 ["Our World" continues playing] 352 00:20:05,337 --> 00:20:06,705 [Wade] And here's earlier today, 353 00:20:06,772 --> 00:20:09,775 the Maverick Logan Paul arriving at the arena 354 00:20:09,841 --> 00:20:12,411 competing for the first time ever on SmackDown 355 00:20:12,477 --> 00:20:15,447 against The Miz for a spot at the Elimination Chamber. 356 00:20:15,514 --> 00:20:17,950 But now let's head over to Kayla Braxton. 357 00:20:20,052 --> 00:20:22,521 Thanks, I'm standing by with Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate. 358 00:20:22,588 --> 00:20:24,456 And Pete, it seems you've really turned things around 359 00:20:24,523 --> 00:20:26,558 since joining with your new tag team partner, Tyler Bate. 360 00:20:26,625 --> 00:20:30,062 And with all your recent success, how do you plan to continue that success 361 00:20:30,128 --> 00:20:32,831 when you take on Judgment Day next week at the Elimination Chamber? 362 00:20:32,898 --> 00:20:36,602 You know what, Kayla? Things are going great. 363 00:20:36,668 --> 00:20:39,238 And last week is living proof of that. 364 00:20:39,304 --> 00:20:40,906 And all that's left to do 365 00:20:40,973 --> 00:20:45,877 is for The Bruiserweight and The Big Strong Boi to walk into Perth, 366 00:20:45,944 --> 00:20:47,779 slap the Judgment Day about, 367 00:20:47,846 --> 00:20:50,115 and walk out of there with those tag Team Titles. 368 00:20:50,182 --> 00:20:52,784 Oh, Peter, my chum. 369 00:20:52,851 --> 00:20:54,653 Music to my ears, mate. And you know what? 370 00:20:54,720 --> 00:20:59,758 We have been doing so well recently, I think we are due a new tag team name. 371 00:20:59,825 --> 00:21:02,194 So hear me out. I've been thinking about this. 372 00:21:02,261 --> 00:21:05,530 New Catch Republic. 373 00:21:05,597 --> 00:21:07,499 Oh, you love it. You've got that look in your eyes. 374 00:21:07,566 --> 00:21:12,004 You love it. Because we are about to revolutionize this tag team division. 375 00:21:12,070 --> 00:21:16,174 -First on the agenda, some unbelievable… -[Dom] Shut up! 376 00:21:16,241 --> 00:21:18,744 You guys can't beat any two members of the Judgment Day. 377 00:21:21,246 --> 00:21:23,048 How's about next week, 378 00:21:23,115 --> 00:21:28,153 we test your thesis, us two against yourself and R-Truth. 379 00:21:29,221 --> 00:21:32,557 R-Truth's not even a part of Judgment Day. You should know this. 380 00:21:32,624 --> 00:21:36,228 -Do one, you muppet. -Then I guess it's Dom and Jaden. 381 00:21:36,294 --> 00:21:38,430 -He's not in Judgment Day! -Shut up. 382 00:21:39,965 --> 00:21:42,534 [Corey] Tonight, Friday Night SmackDown on Fox 383 00:21:42,601 --> 00:21:44,503 is sponsored by Progressive Insurance. 384 00:21:44,569 --> 00:21:49,007 Save when you bundle home, auto, or motorcycle insurance. 385 00:21:50,075 --> 00:21:55,547 We are preparing for another Elimination Chamber Qualifying Matchup 386 00:21:55,614 --> 00:21:58,550 as Zelina Vega represents the LWO 387 00:21:58,617 --> 00:22:01,520 against one of the newest faces on Friday Night SmackDown. 388 00:22:01,586 --> 00:22:04,489 One we need to get used to seeing, Wade. 389 00:22:04,556 --> 00:22:06,558 ["Keep Up" by def rebel playing] 390 00:22:12,931 --> 00:22:15,867 [Rome] And her opponent from Prior Lake, Minnesota, 391 00:22:16,535 --> 00:22:21,239 Tiffany Stratton! 392 00:22:21,306 --> 00:22:23,408 [Wade] Yeah, you're absolutely right, Corey. 393 00:22:23,475 --> 00:22:28,280 This is a woman who appeared first in NXT a couple of years ago, 394 00:22:28,347 --> 00:22:30,349 took her about six months 395 00:22:30,415 --> 00:22:33,785 until she completely dominated the entire scene 396 00:22:35,220 --> 00:22:37,189 and became the Women's Champion. 397 00:22:37,255 --> 00:22:43,161 This is a woman destined for great things, the sky is the limit, and I say this, 398 00:22:43,228 --> 00:22:47,199 being fully aware of the kind of women we have in the division here, 399 00:22:47,265 --> 00:22:51,036 this may be the greatest athlete in all of SmackDown. 400 00:22:51,636 --> 00:22:55,040 [Corey] Big, big statement there, Wade. Hard to disagree with. 401 00:22:55,107 --> 00:22:58,810 And who will join Liv Morgan, Becky Lynch, and Bianca Belair, 402 00:22:58,877 --> 00:23:01,880 who have already qualified for the Elimination Chamber Matchup? 403 00:23:01,947 --> 00:23:06,184 Remember, Elimination Chamber goes down one week from tomorrow, 404 00:23:06,251 --> 00:23:08,754 streaming live, WWE on Peacock. 405 00:23:08,820 --> 00:23:12,190 -A very special 5:00 a.m. start time… -[bell rings] 406 00:23:12,257 --> 00:23:16,628 …for those of us here on the East Coast, 2:00 a.m. on the West. 407 00:23:16,695 --> 00:23:20,232 Now, Wade, Zelina's had definitely an experience advantage, 408 00:23:20,298 --> 00:23:22,934 not only in WWE, but in this industry as a whole. 409 00:23:23,001 --> 00:23:25,404 If you're Tiffany Stratton, how are you approaching this matchup? 410 00:23:25,470 --> 00:23:29,174 [Wade] Tiffany Stratton does not care about other people's experience. 411 00:23:29,975 --> 00:23:31,910 She believes she is ready for the big time, 412 00:23:31,977 --> 00:23:34,880 and by big time, I'm talking about the main event of WrestleMania. 413 00:23:34,946 --> 00:23:38,583 She thinks she's already ready for that. She thinks it's her destiny. 414 00:23:41,987 --> 00:23:45,657 [Corey] Stratton with a decided power advantage in this matchup 415 00:23:45,724 --> 00:23:47,959 but Tiffany Stratton's athleticism 416 00:23:48,026 --> 00:23:51,496 truly is second to none here in WWE, 417 00:23:51,563 --> 00:23:55,700 a very impressive gymnastics background before breaking into this business. 418 00:23:55,767 --> 00:23:59,337 [Wade] Former member of Team USA, absolutely no slouch, 419 00:23:59,404 --> 00:24:04,209 and has managed to transfer those skills in-ring effortlessly. 420 00:24:04,276 --> 00:24:06,044 [Corey] That is God-given talent, 421 00:24:06,111 --> 00:24:09,548 not talent you can buy with daddy's credit card, certainly. 422 00:24:09,614 --> 00:24:13,919 Zelina Vega now flexing some unique offense on the outside, 423 00:24:13,985 --> 00:24:16,087 and Zelina Vega, on the other hand, is a Superstar 424 00:24:16,154 --> 00:24:18,690 who feels that perhaps she's been a little overlooked, 425 00:24:18,757 --> 00:24:21,293 maybe not received the opportunity she deserves. 426 00:24:21,359 --> 00:24:24,529 -Oh my! -[Wade] Talk about athleticism. 427 00:24:24,596 --> 00:24:29,901 Off the top rope, risking it all for one of those spots in the Elimination Chamber. 428 00:24:29,968 --> 00:24:32,137 Things looking really good for Zelina Vega. 429 00:24:34,940 --> 00:24:37,976 [Corey] Something here… got Zelina… Oh my goodness! 430 00:24:38,043 --> 00:24:40,979 Right here behind us, Legado Del Fantasma's here! 431 00:24:41,046 --> 00:24:43,782 We've got an Elimination Chamber Qualifier going on! 432 00:24:47,219 --> 00:24:49,654 [Corey] Zelina Vega of the LWO, 433 00:24:49,721 --> 00:24:52,958 one-on-one with The Center of The Universe, Tiffany Stratton, 434 00:24:53,024 --> 00:24:55,260 in this Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match. 435 00:24:55,327 --> 00:24:57,295 And we've got even more company. 436 00:24:57,362 --> 00:24:58,797 Just before the commercial break, 437 00:24:58,864 --> 00:25:03,468 we saw Legado Del Fantasma make their entrance into the crowd right behind us. 438 00:25:03,535 --> 00:25:07,005 And it looks like Carlito, Cruz Del Toro and Joaquin Wilde 439 00:25:07,072 --> 00:25:08,940 are here to make sure things don't get out of hand. 440 00:25:09,007 --> 00:25:12,911 [Wade] The LWO apparently down here to neutralize 441 00:25:12,978 --> 00:25:16,314 the potential threat from Legado Del Fantasma, 442 00:25:16,381 --> 00:25:18,950 which really changed the complexion of this matchup. 443 00:25:19,017 --> 00:25:22,754 And now it's bouncing back in favor of Zelina Vega. 444 00:25:24,155 --> 00:25:26,391 [Corey] Right now Zelina doing a fantastic job 445 00:25:26,458 --> 00:25:28,226 of stringing together some offense. 446 00:25:29,127 --> 00:25:32,764 Knowing that her back is taken care of courtesy of the LWO. 447 00:25:34,299 --> 00:25:36,401 Fantastic DDT! 448 00:25:36,468 --> 00:25:37,636 Cover by Vega! 449 00:25:37,702 --> 00:25:39,571 One! Two! 450 00:25:40,405 --> 00:25:44,175 [Wade] Simply looking too easy for Tiffany Stratton 451 00:25:44,242 --> 00:25:47,712 when Legado Del Fantasma were out here. But you're right. 452 00:25:47,779 --> 00:25:50,682 The fact that the LWO have now appeared out here 453 00:25:50,749 --> 00:25:53,718 has completely reset the balance in this matchup 454 00:25:53,785 --> 00:25:55,587 back in favor of Zelina. 455 00:25:55,654 --> 00:25:57,622 [Corey] And just as quickly as I commended Zelina 456 00:25:57,689 --> 00:26:00,458 for keeping her attention on the task at hand, 457 00:26:00,525 --> 00:26:02,394 that being Tiffany Stratton, 458 00:26:02,460 --> 00:26:03,962 she was distracted momentarily, 459 00:26:04,029 --> 00:26:07,332 it appeared, by Electra Lopez of Legado Del Fantasma. 460 00:26:07,399 --> 00:26:09,634 And check out this athleticism. 461 00:26:10,936 --> 00:26:12,470 Stacked up Vega! 462 00:26:13,905 --> 00:26:18,143 Not enough to send Tiffany to the Chamber just yet. 463 00:26:18,209 --> 00:26:20,946 [Wade] Tiffany Stratton just has a freakish ability 464 00:26:21,012 --> 00:26:24,015 to turn an opponent's offense into an attack. 465 00:26:24,082 --> 00:26:28,253 Just like she did there with that cartwheel Alabama Slam. 466 00:26:28,320 --> 00:26:31,256 And right now you have to say Vega is ripe for the pickings. 467 00:26:31,323 --> 00:26:34,993 And wouldn't that make the Legado Del Fantasma clan 468 00:26:35,060 --> 00:26:37,996 -incredibly happy? -Oh, we might be in for a treat. 469 00:26:38,063 --> 00:26:40,765 Stratton was thinking about the Prettiest Moonsault Ever, 470 00:26:40,832 --> 00:26:43,501 but Vega able to stop it for the moment. 471 00:26:43,568 --> 00:26:45,937 [Wade] Vega knew that was coming. 619 to the shin. 472 00:26:46,004 --> 00:26:47,172 I haven't seen that before. 473 00:26:47,238 --> 00:26:50,175 [Corey] Very unique counter by Vega from the second row. 474 00:26:50,241 --> 00:26:51,810 Meteora! 475 00:26:52,610 --> 00:26:54,913 -Shoulders down! -One! Two! 476 00:26:56,314 --> 00:26:58,617 [Corey] And not enough just yet. 477 00:26:58,683 --> 00:27:02,387 Stratton wisely rolling to the outside, taking a moment to compose herself. 478 00:27:02,454 --> 00:27:05,824 [Wade] Don't judge a book by its cover when it comes to Tiffany Stratton. 479 00:27:05,890 --> 00:27:07,459 She is built double tough. 480 00:27:08,593 --> 00:27:12,697 Wade, you can see the frustration building on the face of Zelina Vega. 481 00:27:16,034 --> 00:27:19,104 Legado Del Fantasma with the best seats in the house. 482 00:27:19,704 --> 00:27:22,340 [indistinct conversation] 483 00:27:23,742 --> 00:27:27,345 -[Wade] Electra Lopez taking turns… -[Corey] Oh no! 484 00:27:27,412 --> 00:27:29,581 [crowd cheering] 485 00:27:29,648 --> 00:27:33,651 Lopez is giving Zelina a tongue lashing. 486 00:27:33,718 --> 00:27:35,553 Vega had heard enough. 487 00:27:35,620 --> 00:27:38,056 [Wade] Vega needs to remember the task at hand here, 488 00:27:38,123 --> 00:27:40,859 which is Elimination Chamber Qualification. 489 00:27:40,925 --> 00:27:42,360 [Corey] Vega got caught. 490 00:27:43,428 --> 00:27:45,764 Look at this power from Stratton. 491 00:27:48,733 --> 00:27:52,637 -Wade, what time is it? -[Wade] Tiffy Time! 492 00:27:52,704 --> 00:27:55,607 [Corey] Prettiest Moonsault Ever! 493 00:27:56,141 --> 00:27:59,477 Tiffany Stratton is going to the Elimination Chamber. 494 00:28:01,112 --> 00:28:06,317 [Rome] Here is your winner, Tiffany Stratton! 495 00:28:07,318 --> 00:28:10,722 [Corey] Tiffany Stratton may owe Electra Lopez 496 00:28:10,789 --> 00:28:14,259 a nice bouquet of flowers or a drink 497 00:28:14,325 --> 00:28:18,430 after the assist from the outside, intentional or otherwise. 498 00:28:18,496 --> 00:28:20,999 And we can watch this all night long. 499 00:28:21,066 --> 00:28:24,035 The Prettiest Moonsault Ever. 500 00:28:24,102 --> 00:28:28,907 Both knees crashing down across the core of Zelina Vega. 501 00:28:28,973 --> 00:28:30,675 And Tiffany Stratton has just earned, 502 00:28:30,742 --> 00:28:34,779 arguably, the biggest opportunity of her young career 503 00:28:34,846 --> 00:28:40,985 as she will join "The Man" Becky Lynch, "The EST" Bianca Belair, 504 00:28:41,052 --> 00:28:43,354 and Liv Morgan 505 00:28:43,421 --> 00:28:48,159 in the Elimination Chamber Match one week from tomorrow. 506 00:28:48,226 --> 00:28:52,764 Streaming live, WWE on Peacock. 507 00:29:04,209 --> 00:29:07,045 -What is it? Talk to me. -You haven't texted us. 508 00:29:07,112 --> 00:29:09,247 You haven't called us. What is… 509 00:29:09,314 --> 00:29:10,749 I don't know why you guys care so much 510 00:29:10,815 --> 00:29:12,951 because AJ's clearly forgot where he came from. 511 00:29:13,017 --> 00:29:15,587 -Clearly forgot. -Hey! Yo! 512 00:29:15,653 --> 00:29:16,888 Yeah! Huh? 513 00:29:16,955 --> 00:29:18,556 [indistinct arguing] 514 00:29:18,623 --> 00:29:19,924 I forgot where I came from? 515 00:29:21,960 --> 00:29:23,461 If that was anyone else… 516 00:29:25,096 --> 00:29:26,798 Is that what's holding you back, Carl? 517 00:29:29,734 --> 00:29:31,436 Why don't you try that again? 518 00:29:32,203 --> 00:29:33,438 It's done. 519 00:29:38,309 --> 00:29:40,311 -It's over. It's over. -It's over. It's over. 520 00:29:40,378 --> 00:29:41,880 It's over. Let it go. 521 00:29:41,946 --> 00:29:44,816 Let it go. Let it go. Let's get out of here. 522 00:29:47,752 --> 00:29:50,255 [Corey] Well, there appears to be a rift in The O.C. 523 00:29:50,321 --> 00:29:52,757 But unfortunately, for the rest of the world, 524 00:29:52,824 --> 00:29:56,394 these five are on the same apocalyptic page. 525 00:29:56,461 --> 00:29:59,664 AOP make their SmackDown debut next. 526 00:30:05,870 --> 00:30:10,642 This is so cool because you guys have always had amazing soundtracks 527 00:30:10,708 --> 00:30:13,545 and amazing talented people doing the soundtracks. 528 00:30:13,611 --> 00:30:16,214 And to sit down and like just think of stuff 529 00:30:16,281 --> 00:30:18,917 that would be badass for a wrestling game. 530 00:30:18,983 --> 00:30:21,286 Like, you know, stuff that would get you pumped up. 531 00:30:21,352 --> 00:30:23,655 We kind of went in every genre. 532 00:30:23,721 --> 00:30:26,691 [rock music playing] 533 00:30:26,758 --> 00:30:30,695 The secret to a great video game soundtrack is, 534 00:30:30,762 --> 00:30:33,198 I guess, a little something for everyone. 535 00:30:37,402 --> 00:30:41,940 [Corey] Today, 2K announced the WWE 2K24 Soundtrack 536 00:30:42,006 --> 00:30:44,776 curated by music icon Post Malone. 537 00:30:44,842 --> 00:30:47,378 In addition to his soundtrack duties, 538 00:30:47,445 --> 00:30:53,117 the music megastar will also appear as a playable character in WWE 2K24. 539 00:30:53,184 --> 00:30:57,655 It will be available for purchase in a post-launch DLC pack. 540 00:30:57,722 --> 00:31:04,229 WWE 2K24 goes on sale March 5th with early access and March 8th worldwide. 541 00:31:04,295 --> 00:31:06,064 Pre-order now. 542 00:31:08,600 --> 00:31:10,168 [speaking Japanese] 543 00:31:54,779 --> 00:31:58,249 [in English] 544 00:32:03,554 --> 00:32:07,725 [Corey] WWE Elimination Chamber is sponsored by Credit One Bank. 545 00:32:07,792 --> 00:32:11,029 Get cash back rewards and live large. 546 00:32:13,831 --> 00:32:18,036 There we see Javier Bernal and Bo Morris, two NXT Superstars 547 00:32:18,102 --> 00:32:19,570 with a massive opportunity 548 00:32:19,637 --> 00:32:21,839 to make a splash here on Friday Night SmackDown, 549 00:32:21,906 --> 00:32:24,309 especially during WrestleMania season. 550 00:32:24,375 --> 00:32:29,714 [Wade] Er… Not all opportunities are created equally. 551 00:32:29,781 --> 00:32:31,783 Corey, I love the hunger. 552 00:32:31,849 --> 00:32:35,920 But this might have been a good week to miss your flight out of Orlando. 553 00:32:35,987 --> 00:32:37,989 ["Dead Silent" playing] 554 00:32:44,162 --> 00:32:45,530 [bell rings] 555 00:32:45,596 --> 00:32:51,502 [Rome] The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall. 556 00:32:51,569 --> 00:32:55,773 Making their way to the ring, accompanied by Paul Ellering, 557 00:32:55,840 --> 00:32:58,676 Scarlett and Karrion Kross 558 00:32:58,743 --> 00:33:03,614 representing the Final Testament 559 00:33:03,681 --> 00:33:08,286 at a combined weight of 618 pounds. 560 00:33:08,353 --> 00:33:10,588 Akam, Rezar, 561 00:33:10,655 --> 00:33:16,027 the Authors of Pain. 562 00:33:16,094 --> 00:33:21,499 [Corey] Over 600 pounds of unbridled destruction. 563 00:33:21,566 --> 00:33:25,203 Akam and Rezar, the Authors of Pain. 564 00:33:25,269 --> 00:33:30,141 Akam on your left, a former freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling champion. 565 00:33:30,208 --> 00:33:34,812 He was actually on the Canadian national team for over a decade. 566 00:33:34,879 --> 00:33:40,485 Gave up the opportunity to compete in the Olympics to sign a WWE contract. 567 00:33:40,551 --> 00:33:44,055 Rezar on the right, a former kickboxing world champion 568 00:33:44,122 --> 00:33:46,657 -and professional mixed martial artist. -[bell rings] 569 00:33:46,724 --> 00:33:50,795 Akam out of the gate laying waste to Javier Bernal. 570 00:33:50,862 --> 00:33:52,797 I got to agree with your assessment, Wade. 571 00:33:52,864 --> 00:33:55,033 You can make a name for yourself a lot of different ways. 572 00:33:55,099 --> 00:33:59,203 I can think of a lot of better ways than picking a fight with a grizzly bear. 573 00:33:59,270 --> 00:34:04,142 [Wade] Yeah, anybody hungry enough in NXT is gonna accept this opportunity. 574 00:34:04,208 --> 00:34:08,212 But the fortunes of these two young up-and-comers 575 00:34:08,279 --> 00:34:11,049 are looking increasingly bleak. 576 00:34:11,115 --> 00:34:12,650 [Corey] I can't be the only one who thinks 577 00:34:12,717 --> 00:34:16,054 that Beau Morris bears a striking resemblance to 578 00:34:16,120 --> 00:34:18,689 Post Malone minus the face tattoos. 579 00:34:18,756 --> 00:34:21,559 And after this beatdown by Rezar, 580 00:34:21,626 --> 00:34:23,995 maybe the face tattoos would be an upgrade. 581 00:34:24,629 --> 00:34:25,997 [Wade] Yeah, I'll tell you this. 582 00:34:26,063 --> 00:34:30,435 The size of AOP, you get a couple of guys as big and powerful as this one. 583 00:34:30,501 --> 00:34:31,903 [Corey] Just watch this. 584 00:34:33,004 --> 00:34:35,072 Super Collider! 585 00:34:35,873 --> 00:34:38,743 [Wade] We're in ping pong with human beings. 586 00:34:38,810 --> 00:34:41,813 [Corey] Go ahead and finish your thought. I don't know if we'll have enough time. 587 00:34:41,879 --> 00:34:45,950 [Wade] We don't need thoughts. Javier Bernal has no thoughts left. 588 00:34:47,185 --> 00:34:48,319 -Crushing. -[bell rings] 589 00:34:50,688 --> 00:34:52,156 [Rome] Here are your winners, 590 00:34:52,790 --> 00:34:57,495 the Authors of Pain. 591 00:34:57,562 --> 00:35:00,298 [Corey] That was not just a win. 592 00:35:00,364 --> 00:35:02,834 That was a warning shot 593 00:35:02,900 --> 00:35:07,071 to the entire WWE locker room. 594 00:35:07,138 --> 00:35:11,576 The Authors of Pain are a force to be reckoned with. 595 00:35:11,642 --> 00:35:14,178 [Wade] This is a holdup, WWE. 596 00:35:14,245 --> 00:35:18,382 The Final Testament are coming for everything. 597 00:35:20,451 --> 00:35:24,255 [Corey] Over 600 pounds of pure destruction. 598 00:35:24,956 --> 00:35:27,692 The Final Testament has arrived. 599 00:35:31,963 --> 00:35:36,567 I am standing by with the United States Champion, Logan Paul. 600 00:35:36,634 --> 00:35:40,071 And Logan, tonight is your first match on SmackDown. 601 00:35:40,138 --> 00:35:41,639 Yeah, that's absolutely right, Byron. 602 00:35:41,706 --> 00:35:43,941 First ever live television match. 603 00:35:44,008 --> 00:35:46,544 And I want to say you're welcome. To you. 604 00:35:46,611 --> 00:35:49,247 To the entire WWE Universe. 605 00:35:49,313 --> 00:35:51,983 You guys are welcome. So why don't you go on your little phones, 606 00:35:52,049 --> 00:35:54,819 log on to X, whatever it is you peons do. 607 00:35:54,886 --> 00:35:57,321 Get a little hashtag, #ThankYouLogan going. 608 00:35:57,388 --> 00:36:01,359 'Cause tonight, they are gonna get to see me knock out The Miz, 609 00:36:01,425 --> 00:36:03,895 live on SmackDown. 610 00:36:03,961 --> 00:36:07,598 I'm the only champion in the Qualifying Matches, Byron. 611 00:36:07,665 --> 00:36:10,201 And so I'm going to win my Qualifying Match tonight. 612 00:36:10,268 --> 00:36:11,802 I'm going to Australia. 613 00:36:11,869 --> 00:36:13,738 I'm gonna win the Elimination Chamber. 614 00:36:13,804 --> 00:36:15,406 And then mark my words. 615 00:36:15,473 --> 00:36:18,509 I will rematch Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 616 00:36:18,576 --> 00:36:21,712 and become the World Heavyweight Champion. 617 00:36:22,246 --> 00:36:23,447 You know what that makes me? 618 00:36:24,048 --> 00:36:26,484 WWE's Double Champ. 619 00:36:27,084 --> 00:36:28,619 Logan Paul. 620 00:36:28,686 --> 00:36:29,720 Double Champ. 621 00:36:30,688 --> 00:36:31,956 I like the way that sounds. 622 00:36:32,790 --> 00:36:35,526 Logan Paul is set to go one-on-one with The Miz 623 00:36:35,593 --> 00:36:38,396 in an Elimination Chamber Qualifying Matchup. 624 00:36:38,462 --> 00:36:41,766 Next, right here on Friday Night SmackDown. 625 00:36:45,670 --> 00:36:48,673 [dramatic music playing] 626 00:37:11,929 --> 00:37:14,498 [Corey] Join us in the heart of Philadelphia 627 00:37:14,565 --> 00:37:18,569 April 4th through the 8th for WWE World at WrestleMania. 628 00:37:18,636 --> 00:37:21,606 A reimagined fan experience that goes beyond the ring. 629 00:37:21,672 --> 00:37:25,376 Experience the five-day event and meet legendary Superstars. 630 00:37:25,443 --> 00:37:27,044 Explore interactive exhibits. 631 00:37:27,111 --> 00:37:29,413 Shop exclusive merch at the Superstore. 632 00:37:29,480 --> 00:37:34,218 And become a part of WWE history. 633 00:37:34,285 --> 00:37:37,688 And it's hard to believe we are only 50 days away 634 00:37:37,755 --> 00:37:39,590 from the Showcase of the Immortals. 635 00:37:39,657 --> 00:37:42,026 But as is the case each and every year, 636 00:37:42,093 --> 00:37:46,731 the Road to WrestleMania is full of exciting twists and turns. 637 00:37:46,797 --> 00:37:49,834 And this past Monday night on Raw was no exception. 638 00:37:49,900 --> 00:37:52,370 Let's take a look at our Progressive Match Flo. 639 00:37:54,105 --> 00:37:56,707 [announcer] Match Flo is sponsored by Progressive. 640 00:37:56,774 --> 00:38:00,144 A triple threat of protection with home, auto, and more. 641 00:38:01,178 --> 00:38:02,780 [Samantha Irvin] Ladies and gentlemen, 642 00:38:02,847 --> 00:38:07,952 please welcome Cody Rhodes. 643 00:38:08,019 --> 00:38:11,689 [crowd chanting] Cody! Cody! Cody! 644 00:38:14,492 --> 00:38:18,129 At WrestleMania, I will be challenging 645 00:38:18,195 --> 00:38:23,934 for the Undisputed WWE Championship against Roman Reigns. 646 00:38:29,040 --> 00:38:34,178 And the only reason that I'm able to say it is you guys. 647 00:38:34,245 --> 00:38:39,350 [crowd chanting] We want Cody! We want Cody! 648 00:38:43,988 --> 00:38:46,524 While all of you were saying "We want Cody," 649 00:38:46,590 --> 00:38:50,328 there was one man out there who did not. 650 00:38:50,394 --> 00:38:52,697 Rock, you put your hands on me. 651 00:38:55,166 --> 00:38:57,168 You slapped me across the face. 652 00:38:58,035 --> 00:39:00,037 And what that means… 653 00:39:00,871 --> 00:39:02,873 is I'm going to hit you back. 654 00:39:02,940 --> 00:39:04,475 [crowd cheering] 655 00:39:04,542 --> 00:39:05,943 ♪ Burn it down ♪ 656 00:39:06,010 --> 00:39:11,816 Cody, you need to finish your story. 657 00:39:15,853 --> 00:39:18,322 What's your plan, Cody? 658 00:39:20,157 --> 00:39:23,427 Last year, you got screwed out of the title 659 00:39:23,494 --> 00:39:26,630 in the main event of WrestleMania. 660 00:39:27,665 --> 00:39:30,201 The deck stacked against you just the same. 661 00:39:30,267 --> 00:39:34,538 Except now, the bar has been raised. 662 00:39:37,108 --> 00:39:38,109 Cody… 663 00:39:39,343 --> 00:39:45,015 You do not have to fight this battle alone. 664 00:39:45,082 --> 00:39:47,585 [crowd cheering] 665 00:39:47,651 --> 00:39:51,622 The man Roman Reigns is is partly my fault. 666 00:39:52,923 --> 00:39:55,226 I taught him everything I know, 667 00:39:55,292 --> 00:39:59,263 but I could have never imagined the monster that he has become. 668 00:40:00,731 --> 00:40:06,237 When it comes to fighting The Rock, when it comes to fighting Roman Reigns, 669 00:40:07,004 --> 00:40:09,940 there is only one man on Earth 670 00:40:11,075 --> 00:40:15,012 who is uniquely suited to be your shield. 671 00:40:23,087 --> 00:40:25,556 ♪ Better than me, I don't see nobody ♪ 672 00:40:25,623 --> 00:40:28,659 [Wade] Well, it's the VIP treatment. 673 00:40:28,726 --> 00:40:32,897 And they don't make 'em any more important than Roman Reigns and The Rock, 674 00:40:32,963 --> 00:40:35,800 who will be joining us live later on tonight. 675 00:40:35,866 --> 00:40:38,435 Expect fireworks and consequences. 676 00:40:38,502 --> 00:40:40,204 [singer] ♪ Awesome! ♪ 677 00:40:41,338 --> 00:40:46,644 [Corey] It is time for our final Men's Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match. 678 00:40:46,710 --> 00:40:49,547 ♪ Say goodbye to the good old days ♪ 679 00:40:50,114 --> 00:40:51,415 [bell rings] 680 00:40:51,482 --> 00:40:58,022 [Rome] The following is an Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match. 681 00:40:59,023 --> 00:41:03,928 Introducing first, residing in Hollywood, California, 682 00:41:03,994 --> 00:41:07,765 weighing in at 221 pounds, 683 00:41:07,832 --> 00:41:12,736 The Miz! 684 00:41:12,803 --> 00:41:15,372 ♪ I came to play to get my dues paid ♪ 685 00:41:15,439 --> 00:41:17,942 ♪ I guess you had a dream But it can't be saved ♪ 686 00:41:18,776 --> 00:41:23,581 [Corey] Tonight's Friday Night SmackDown on Fox is sponsored by Progressive. 687 00:41:26,083 --> 00:41:31,121 And, Wade, The A-Lister with a massive opportunity in his own right tonight to 688 00:41:31,188 --> 00:41:34,058 qualify for the Men's Elimination Chamber Match 689 00:41:34,124 --> 00:41:38,596 and potentially a date with Seth "Freakin" Rollins at WrestleMania. 690 00:41:38,662 --> 00:41:41,465 [Wade] The man who has done it all in WWE, 691 00:41:41,532 --> 00:41:44,368 two-time Grand Slam Champ, 692 00:41:44,435 --> 00:41:49,006 a man who has won in the main event of WrestleMania before, 693 00:41:49,073 --> 00:41:55,379 now gets his chance to bring that ticket to WrestleMania that little bit closer. 694 00:41:55,446 --> 00:41:58,449 ["Take Flight" by def rebel playing] 695 00:41:59,783 --> 00:42:03,320 [Rome] And his opponent from Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico 696 00:42:03,387 --> 00:42:06,323 by way of Cleveland, Ohio 697 00:42:06,390 --> 00:42:10,528 weighing in at 220 pounds 698 00:42:10,594 --> 00:42:16,100 He is the United States Champion, 699 00:42:16,166 --> 00:42:20,971 Logan Paul! 700 00:42:21,038 --> 00:42:28,045 [Corey] I find it hard to believe that after all of his success thus far in WWE, 701 00:42:28,112 --> 00:42:32,750 we are about to witness Logan Paul's first match on SmackDown. 702 00:42:32,816 --> 00:42:34,985 [Wade] Yeah, wherever you put him, 703 00:42:35,052 --> 00:42:38,689 Logan Paul is quite simply appointment viewing. 704 00:42:38,756 --> 00:42:43,060 You don't have to like him, but he is water cooler talk tomorrow. 705 00:42:43,127 --> 00:42:45,863 He will be the name on everyone's lips. 706 00:42:45,930 --> 00:42:47,698 [Corey] Well, nobody would love to step over 707 00:42:47,765 --> 00:42:51,402 the United States Champion en route to the Elimination Chamber 708 00:42:51,468 --> 00:42:53,604 more than The A-Lister, The Miz, 709 00:42:53,671 --> 00:42:59,009 who could be held responsible for Logan Paul's entry here into WWE. 710 00:42:59,076 --> 00:43:01,879 [Wade] Miz essentially trained Logan Paul in the early days. 711 00:43:01,946 --> 00:43:04,114 They started off tagging together. Then it was quite evident 712 00:43:04,181 --> 00:43:07,217 their egos could not coexist together. 713 00:43:07,284 --> 00:43:12,523 They exploded, competed against each other at SummerSlam in '22. 714 00:43:12,589 --> 00:43:14,925 Guess who won that match? Logan Paul. 715 00:43:16,393 --> 00:43:18,195 Student beat the teacher. 716 00:43:18,262 --> 00:43:20,698 [Corey] Well, it's for that very reason 717 00:43:20,764 --> 00:43:25,369 that Logan Paul has a much higher overall rating than The Miz in 2K24. 718 00:43:25,436 --> 00:43:27,071 Ninety to 81. 719 00:43:27,137 --> 00:43:30,240 Exactly what you would expect from a student who has surpassed the teacher. 720 00:43:30,307 --> 00:43:32,009 But this is not a video game. 721 00:43:32,076 --> 00:43:33,611 This is Friday Night SmackDown. 722 00:43:33,677 --> 00:43:36,880 And Miz has been on a bit of a tear lately on Monday Night Raw. 723 00:43:36,947 --> 00:43:38,849 Reinvigorated, I think would be safe to say. 724 00:43:38,916 --> 00:43:42,953 [Wade] Yeah, they might need to update that 81 rating on The Miz. 725 00:43:43,020 --> 00:43:45,856 Ever since he locked horns with Gunther all those months back, 726 00:43:45,923 --> 00:43:47,458 the Intercontinental Champ, 727 00:43:47,524 --> 00:43:49,793 we saw a reawakening of The Miz. 728 00:43:49,860 --> 00:43:52,930 A rebirth. And he now seems back to his best. 729 00:43:52,997 --> 00:43:55,399 [Corey] And we know The Maverick never short on confidence. 730 00:43:55,466 --> 00:43:59,403 We heard earlier on Logan Paul state his intentions on becoming a double champ. 731 00:43:59,470 --> 00:44:03,741 Logan would love to run it back. A WrestleMania rematch with Rollins. 732 00:44:03,807 --> 00:44:06,076 Paul from the top, crossbody connects. 733 00:44:06,777 --> 00:44:09,880 That is the cross-moon combo. Logan didn't get much of it. 734 00:44:09,947 --> 00:44:11,382 Great counter by The Miz. 735 00:44:11,448 --> 00:44:13,050 Scrambling to get the shoulders down. 736 00:44:14,952 --> 00:44:16,887 [Wade] Well, that's a little bit of inexperience there. 737 00:44:16,954 --> 00:44:20,724 Something you rarely see from Logan Paul with that standing moonsault. 738 00:44:20,791 --> 00:44:24,028 Simply didn't connect and almost knocked himself out in the process. 739 00:44:24,094 --> 00:44:26,964 [Corey] A little too much sizzle, not enough steak as we would say. 740 00:44:27,031 --> 00:44:28,532 The Miz now with an opportunity. 741 00:44:28,599 --> 00:44:31,335 Smartly attacking the leg of Logan Paul. 742 00:44:31,402 --> 00:44:35,606 It was a little rush of blood to the head from the less experienced Logan Paul, 743 00:44:35,673 --> 00:44:37,775 who really is a natural at this. 744 00:44:37,841 --> 00:44:43,047 But The Miz simply has the years of experience. 745 00:44:43,113 --> 00:44:46,050 And right now Logan Paul thought he was gonna have this his own way. 746 00:44:46,116 --> 00:44:47,685 -He does not. -[crowd chanting] Logan sucks! 747 00:44:47,751 --> 00:44:50,421 [Corey] And there you see our SmackDown General Manager, Nick Aldis, 748 00:44:50,487 --> 00:44:52,189 enjoying tonight's proceedings. 749 00:44:52,256 --> 00:44:54,858 There are some heavy hitters in that skybox. 750 00:44:54,925 --> 00:44:59,563 Bron Breakker, Jade Cargill, Liv Morgan. All keeping an eye 751 00:45:00,764 --> 00:45:03,033 on tonight's unfolding events. 752 00:45:04,234 --> 00:45:06,937 Logan Paul now outmuscling The Miz. 753 00:45:07,905 --> 00:45:09,440 Finlay Roll, but… 754 00:45:09,506 --> 00:45:11,108 [Wade] Logan's in a bad way here. 755 00:45:11,175 --> 00:45:13,110 [Corey] Grasping at his right leg. 756 00:45:14,178 --> 00:45:15,813 Logan's gonna have to fight through the pain 757 00:45:15,879 --> 00:45:18,348 if he wants to make it to Perth, Australia. 758 00:45:19,383 --> 00:45:21,585 Inside the Elimination Chamber. 759 00:45:23,020 --> 00:45:26,857 One week from tomorrow, streaming live. 760 00:45:26,924 --> 00:45:29,359 Special start time 5 a.m. Eastern. 761 00:45:29,426 --> 00:45:31,161 2 a.m. Pacific. 762 00:45:31,228 --> 00:45:32,596 Wade, we're talking about experience. 763 00:45:32,663 --> 00:45:36,600 You've had the honor of competing in three Elimination Chamber Match-ups. 764 00:45:36,667 --> 00:45:41,004 What goes in to your mentality preparing for a match that brutal? 765 00:45:41,071 --> 00:45:42,439 Cover here by Logan. 766 00:45:44,041 --> 00:45:46,877 [Wade] Well, I'll tell you right now. My very first Elimination Chamber, 767 00:45:46,944 --> 00:45:49,880 couldn't wait to get in there, I was so excited. 768 00:45:49,947 --> 00:45:52,082 As we take another look at Logan Paul. 769 00:45:52,149 --> 00:45:56,754 Impressive flexibility. Continually expanding his arsenal. 770 00:45:56,820 --> 00:45:58,255 By two and three, 771 00:45:58,322 --> 00:46:01,125 I didn't want anything to do with the Elimination Chamber. 772 00:46:01,191 --> 00:46:04,228 Way too painful. Way too much damage on the body. 773 00:46:04,294 --> 00:46:06,296 And it's a lot safer sitting at this desk. 774 00:46:06,363 --> 00:46:09,333 [Corey] Could you see it as an actual benefit for a Superstar 775 00:46:09,399 --> 00:46:11,001 having not competed inside the Chamber before? 776 00:46:11,068 --> 00:46:13,871 [Wade] Yeah, it's perverse. I absolutely believe that to be the case. 777 00:46:13,937 --> 00:46:16,740 The sleepless nights when you've been in the Chamber already 778 00:46:16,807 --> 00:46:18,308 and you know what's waiting for you. 779 00:46:18,375 --> 00:46:20,711 It actually causes your performance to decline. 780 00:46:20,778 --> 00:46:22,880 It's completely counterintuitive. 781 00:46:22,946 --> 00:46:24,781 But that's how it worked out for me, anyway. 782 00:46:24,848 --> 00:46:26,783 [Corey] Well, the risk will be worth the reward. 783 00:46:26,850 --> 00:46:29,419 Someone in the Chamber will head to WrestleMania 784 00:46:29,486 --> 00:46:31,488 to face Seth "Freakin" Rollins. 785 00:46:31,555 --> 00:46:35,692 And on the women's side of things, the winner of Rhea Ripley and Nia Jax 786 00:46:35,759 --> 00:46:38,295 at the Chamber at WrestleMania. 787 00:46:39,630 --> 00:46:43,433 Miz feels he's inching closer and closer to qualification. 788 00:46:45,135 --> 00:46:47,671 [Corey] Logan Paul would be absolutely humiliated 789 00:46:47,738 --> 00:46:50,541 to come up short tonight to The A-Lister. 790 00:46:50,607 --> 00:46:55,746 A man Logan has spent plenty of time berating and mocking over the past year. 791 00:46:55,812 --> 00:46:59,316 [Wade] Right now, Logan Paul is starting to look a little ragged in there. 792 00:46:59,383 --> 00:47:01,318 But there's fight left in him. 793 00:47:03,187 --> 00:47:04,054 Oh! 794 00:47:04,121 --> 00:47:07,724 Maybe more than can be said for The Miz after that collision. 795 00:47:07,791 --> 00:47:11,295 [Corey] Look at this athleticism by The Maverick. 796 00:47:11,361 --> 00:47:14,264 [Wade] How do you prepare for someone like Logan Paul 797 00:47:14,331 --> 00:47:17,067 who continually comes up with brand new offense? 798 00:47:17,134 --> 00:47:22,339 [Corey] I don't have an answer, Wade. What a splash from The Maverick. 799 00:47:22,406 --> 00:47:26,310 Who is heading to Perth? The Maverick or The A-Lister? 800 00:47:32,482 --> 00:47:36,019 [Corey] We are live from the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 801 00:47:36,086 --> 00:47:39,656 This is the final Men's Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match. 802 00:47:39,723 --> 00:47:44,895 The A-Lister, The Miz, one-on-one with the United States Champion, Logan Paul. 803 00:47:44,962 --> 00:47:47,197 And this has been a back-and-forth battle thus far, Wade. 804 00:47:47,264 --> 00:47:51,101 [Wade] Yeah, both competitors leaving it all out there tonight. 805 00:47:51,168 --> 00:47:54,972 And of course, the prize being so great, who can blame them? 806 00:47:55,038 --> 00:47:56,773 [Corey] It is WrestleMania season. 807 00:47:56,840 --> 00:48:00,577 Our next stop on the Road to WrestleMania, Perth, Australia. 808 00:48:00,644 --> 00:48:02,646 One week from tomorrow for the Elimination Chamber. 809 00:48:02,713 --> 00:48:07,184 The winner of the Men's Chamber Matchup will challenge Seth "Freakin" Rollins 810 00:48:07,251 --> 00:48:10,921 for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania. 811 00:48:10,988 --> 00:48:14,258 [Wade] Logan just made a couple of attempts on that big right hand, 812 00:48:14,324 --> 00:48:15,592 we've seen from him in the past. 813 00:48:15,659 --> 00:48:17,160 A massive haymaker. 814 00:48:17,227 --> 00:48:20,264 Miz was simply wise to it and beat him to the punch. 815 00:48:20,330 --> 00:48:23,500 [Corey] Well, Miz knows full well about the titanium reinforcements 816 00:48:23,567 --> 00:48:25,602 in the right hand of Logan Paul. 817 00:48:25,669 --> 00:48:30,307 A Hart Attack-esque clothesline by The A-Lister. 818 00:48:30,374 --> 00:48:33,644 [Wade] Miz is feeling it now and so is this arena. 819 00:48:35,045 --> 00:48:39,983 [Corey] They are on their feet tonight in Salt Lake City for The Miz. 820 00:48:44,454 --> 00:48:49,359 Modified flatliner by The Miz. Hooks the leg. Cover on Logan Paul. 821 00:48:50,027 --> 00:48:53,497 And the United States Champion hanging in there. 822 00:48:53,563 --> 00:48:58,468 [Wade] Miz refusing to be outdone. Pulling out some new offense of his own. 823 00:48:58,535 --> 00:49:02,706 And things might be about to go downhill for The Maverick. 824 00:49:08,845 --> 00:49:11,548 [Corey] Miz could be thinking about a Skull Crushing Finale. 825 00:49:11,615 --> 00:49:14,584 -Paul had it scouted. -[Wade] Panic in the eyes of Logan Paul. 826 00:49:14,651 --> 00:49:19,690 And did exactly the right thing. However, don't speak too soon. 827 00:49:22,693 --> 00:49:24,962 [Corey] Precarious position for Logan. 828 00:49:25,028 --> 00:49:27,431 Double knees to the heart by The Miz. 829 00:49:27,497 --> 00:49:30,334 Hooks the leg. Is Miz going to Australia? 830 00:49:30,934 --> 00:49:32,636 Not just yet. 831 00:49:33,603 --> 00:49:35,639 [Wade] Say what you want about Logan Paul. 832 00:49:35,706 --> 00:49:37,841 People don't like him. He's a mercenary. 833 00:49:37,908 --> 00:49:41,411 But when you receive a low-blower like this from The Miz, 834 00:49:41,478 --> 00:49:43,413 this deep into a matchup, 835 00:49:43,480 --> 00:49:46,249 your body screaming in agony and still kick out, 836 00:49:46,316 --> 00:49:50,687 you're a real competitor in this game. I've got every respect for that. 837 00:49:51,555 --> 00:49:54,858 [Corey] The United States Champion continuing to make new believers. 838 00:49:54,925 --> 00:49:58,428 And The Miz eager to remind the WWE Universe 839 00:49:58,495 --> 00:50:01,231 just who the heck he is. 840 00:50:03,233 --> 00:50:06,636 The two-time Grand Slam Championship winner. 841 00:50:07,637 --> 00:50:11,742 Miz is teeing off with the world-famous It Kicks. 842 00:50:12,676 --> 00:50:14,011 Rolled up by Paul. 843 00:50:17,514 --> 00:50:19,483 Kick right to the mug. 844 00:50:20,617 --> 00:50:21,885 Logan looked to answer. 845 00:50:21,952 --> 00:50:24,154 And again, Miz attacking the injured knee. 846 00:50:24,221 --> 00:50:27,758 That is veteran wherewithal from the A -Lister. 847 00:50:27,824 --> 00:50:29,526 [Wade] Incredibly smart by The Miz. 848 00:50:29,593 --> 00:50:32,396 Logan clearly tweaked something early in the match. 849 00:50:32,462 --> 00:50:34,998 And now the bullseye is set. 850 00:50:35,065 --> 00:50:37,234 [Corey] When you're this deep into a matchup, Wade, 851 00:50:37,300 --> 00:50:41,071 and you've got something essential like a leg, a limb taken away from you, 852 00:50:41,138 --> 00:50:44,207 how hard is it to call an audible mid-match if you're Logan Paul? 853 00:50:44,274 --> 00:50:47,811 [Wade] As much as anything else, it is mentally destroying. 854 00:50:47,878 --> 00:50:50,013 Taking away someone's wheel. 855 00:50:50,080 --> 00:50:52,249 When you're already screaming in agony. 856 00:50:52,315 --> 00:50:53,517 But wait a second. 857 00:50:53,583 --> 00:50:55,619 [Corey] The official is tied up with the ring apron. 858 00:50:55,685 --> 00:50:57,354 Logan Paul went to the eyes. 859 00:50:57,421 --> 00:51:00,057 -Oh! -Paul-Crushing Finale! 860 00:51:02,692 --> 00:51:04,461 Oh my goodness! 861 00:51:07,798 --> 00:51:10,901 [Wade] Well, how bad would that have been for The Miz 862 00:51:10,967 --> 00:51:13,870 to have lost to his own signature move, 863 00:51:13,937 --> 00:51:17,274 that he probably taught Logan Paul once upon a time? 864 00:51:17,340 --> 00:51:19,676 [Corey] I don't think there's any probably about it. 865 00:51:19,743 --> 00:51:23,480 Logan, with the disrespect, nearly ended this. 866 00:51:24,181 --> 00:51:27,084 [Wade] What else have you got in the tank, Logan Paul? 867 00:51:27,150 --> 00:51:28,752 Or was that your best shot? 868 00:51:28,819 --> 00:51:32,355 [Corey] And again, you see the 2K24 ratings in the bottom of your screen. 869 00:51:32,422 --> 00:51:33,824 This is reality. 870 00:51:33,890 --> 00:51:37,260 And Logan was about to punch his ticket to the Chamber. 871 00:51:37,327 --> 00:51:40,230 [Wade] If The Miz wins this match, they might have to flip those ratings. 872 00:51:40,297 --> 00:51:42,265 [Corey] Sunset flip rolled through by The Miz. 873 00:51:42,332 --> 00:51:43,700 Looking for the figure four leg lock. 874 00:51:43,767 --> 00:51:47,437 This could spell catastrophe for the United States Champion. 875 00:51:47,504 --> 00:51:49,206 [Wade] This is absolute agony. 876 00:51:49,272 --> 00:51:52,042 A loss to The Miz at WrestleMania to this exact hold. 877 00:51:53,710 --> 00:51:57,914 [Corey] Logan frantically moving himself toward the bottom rope. 878 00:51:57,981 --> 00:52:00,517 This is gonna force the official to break the hold. 879 00:52:00,584 --> 00:52:02,552 [Wade] I wish I thought of that at WrestleMania. 880 00:52:02,619 --> 00:52:04,688 [Corey] Has the damage been done? 881 00:52:05,755 --> 00:52:09,893 [Wade] Logan staggered on the outside, Miz, looking to go for the kill. 882 00:52:10,560 --> 00:52:15,465 Perhaps once again, Logan simply baiting in The A-Lister. 883 00:52:17,734 --> 00:52:19,803 [indistinct chatter] 884 00:52:19,870 --> 00:52:23,673 [Corey] Oh no. It's Logan's buddy Jeff again. 885 00:52:23,740 --> 00:52:28,044 [Wade] When in doubt go for Old Faithful, with those brass knuckles. 886 00:52:28,111 --> 00:52:30,847 [Corey] But Miz putting a stop to whatever Logan 887 00:52:30,914 --> 00:52:33,283 was looking to do with the brass knuckles. 888 00:52:36,620 --> 00:52:38,188 You can't use it. 889 00:52:38,255 --> 00:52:40,690 If you use it, it's a disqualification. 890 00:52:41,958 --> 00:52:44,127 [Corey] Referee Dan Angler saw that The Miz 891 00:52:44,194 --> 00:52:46,997 was considering utilizing the brass knuckles. 892 00:52:47,063 --> 00:52:50,133 And Miz refusing to fall victim to the same tactics 893 00:52:50,200 --> 00:52:52,068 that stopped KO at the Royal Rumble. 894 00:52:52,135 --> 00:52:55,672 [Wade] Yeah, those knucks are bait. Be very careful. Miz is too smart. 895 00:52:56,806 --> 00:52:58,875 [Corey] A left to the chin of the champion. 896 00:52:58,942 --> 00:53:02,946 [Wade] Oh, but talk about smart. What a nice move from-- 897 00:53:03,013 --> 00:53:04,714 -Logan Paul! -[Corey] Night-night! 898 00:53:04,781 --> 00:53:06,583 I'm going to Australia! 899 00:53:08,919 --> 00:53:11,688 [Corey] Driving Miz down. Hooking both legs. 900 00:53:11,755 --> 00:53:16,393 The Maverick is going to the Elimination Chamber. 901 00:53:16,459 --> 00:53:18,528 [Rome] Here is your winner, 902 00:53:18,595 --> 00:53:22,098 the United States Champion, 903 00:53:22,165 --> 00:53:27,170 Logan Paul. 904 00:53:27,237 --> 00:53:31,942 [Wade] Logan Paul winning that one with a modified Skull-Crushing Finale, Corey. 905 00:53:32,008 --> 00:53:33,343 [Corey] Almost inverted. 906 00:53:33,410 --> 00:53:39,416 But look at this star-studded field for the Men's Elimination Chamber Match. 907 00:53:39,482 --> 00:53:40,383 Owens. 908 00:53:40,450 --> 00:53:41,384 Knight. 909 00:53:41,451 --> 00:53:42,986 McIntyre. Orton. 910 00:53:43,053 --> 00:53:44,120 Lashley. 911 00:53:44,187 --> 00:53:47,958 And the United States Champion, Logan Paul. 912 00:53:48,024 --> 00:53:51,361 One of those six men will head to Philadelphia 913 00:53:51,428 --> 00:53:56,866 and challenge Seth "Freakin" Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship. 914 00:53:58,101 --> 00:54:00,870 But Logan Paul, congratulations. 915 00:54:03,640 --> 00:54:05,108 [indistinct chatter] 916 00:54:08,278 --> 00:54:09,179 [knock at door] 917 00:54:09,713 --> 00:54:10,747 Hey, ladies! 918 00:54:10,814 --> 00:54:14,117 Um, I know you guys just saw me win my qualification match. 919 00:54:14,184 --> 00:54:16,886 And you know, I'm a little new around here. 920 00:54:16,953 --> 00:54:19,756 And I don't really know how the Chamber match works. 921 00:54:19,823 --> 00:54:23,393 Do I pin you first? Or do I pin you first? 922 00:54:23,460 --> 00:54:25,695 -Or vice versa? -Oh, girl, uh-uh. 923 00:54:25,762 --> 00:54:28,098 See, I've actually won the Chamber match before. 924 00:54:28,164 --> 00:54:31,001 -So, yeah, you ain't talking to me. -Yeah, you actually seem really confused. 925 00:54:31,067 --> 00:54:32,702 I think Zelina hit you a little bit too hard. 926 00:54:32,769 --> 00:54:34,104 -Wait. -Do you need anything? 927 00:54:34,170 --> 00:54:37,741 I know we are not doing this during my big business meeting. 928 00:54:37,807 --> 00:54:39,242 Yeah, she's onto you. 929 00:54:39,309 --> 00:54:40,377 No, but she's not. 930 00:54:40,443 --> 00:54:41,578 Ladies. 931 00:54:41,645 --> 00:54:42,479 This is crazy. 932 00:54:42,545 --> 00:54:43,613 Tiffany. 933 00:54:43,680 --> 00:54:46,049 Not the time or the place. 934 00:54:46,116 --> 00:54:47,684 -No. -Thank you very much. 935 00:54:47,751 --> 00:54:50,654 I'll see you ladies at the Chamber match. Toodles. 936 00:54:50,720 --> 00:54:52,889 -Yeah, girl. Yeah. -She's just crazy. 937 00:54:54,024 --> 00:54:55,725 -Tomorrow's gonna be interesting. -I know. 938 00:54:57,127 --> 00:54:57,961 So… 939 00:54:59,929 --> 00:55:01,164 -Let's go. -Let's go. 940 00:55:02,932 --> 00:55:05,301 [Corey] Nick Aldis, certainly a busy man tonight. 941 00:55:05,368 --> 00:55:10,440 But it is now that point in the show where we have one match to go. 942 00:55:10,507 --> 00:55:13,243 Sponsored by Credit One Bank. 943 00:55:18,415 --> 00:55:20,083 -["Glow" by def rebel playing] -♪ N ♪ 944 00:55:20,150 --> 00:55:21,117 ♪ A ♪ 945 00:55:21,618 --> 00:55:23,019 ♪ O ♪ 946 00:55:23,486 --> 00:55:24,487 ♪ M ♪ 947 00:55:25,088 --> 00:55:26,556 ♪ I ♪ 948 00:55:27,057 --> 00:55:28,758 [laughter] 949 00:55:30,794 --> 00:55:31,828 ♪ Let's go! ♪ 950 00:55:31,895 --> 00:55:33,530 ♪ The beast is out the cage ♪ 951 00:55:33,596 --> 00:55:35,165 ♪ You know I own that stage ♪ 952 00:55:35,231 --> 00:55:36,833 ♪ We knock the competition out ♪ 953 00:55:36,900 --> 00:55:38,435 ♪ And make 'em go insane! ♪ 954 00:55:38,501 --> 00:55:40,103 ♪ My head is in the game ♪ 955 00:55:40,170 --> 00:55:41,738 ♪ I make 'em feel the pain ♪ 956 00:55:41,805 --> 00:55:43,673 ♪ I hear the people scream my name ♪ 957 00:55:43,740 --> 00:55:45,475 ♪ One, two, three ♪ 958 00:55:45,542 --> 00:55:47,377 ♪ Glow, glow, glow… ♪ 959 00:55:47,444 --> 00:55:49,079 [bell rings] 960 00:55:49,145 --> 00:55:56,019 [Rome] The following is an Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match. 961 00:55:56,653 --> 00:56:00,390 Introducing first, from Orlando, Florida, 962 00:56:00,457 --> 00:56:04,694 Naomi! 963 00:56:04,761 --> 00:56:08,898 [Corey] WWE Universe, it's been a long time coming. 964 00:56:08,965 --> 00:56:12,402 But here we glow! 965 00:56:13,236 --> 00:56:14,938 ♪ You know I own that stage ♪ 966 00:56:15,004 --> 00:56:16,840 ♪ We knock the competition out ♪ 967 00:56:16,906 --> 00:56:18,141 ♪ And make 'em go insane ♪ 968 00:56:18,208 --> 00:56:20,276 ♪ My head is in the game… ♪ 969 00:56:20,343 --> 00:56:25,849 Naomi's first match back on SmackDown in approximately two years. 970 00:56:25,915 --> 00:56:30,153 And it's an Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match. 971 00:56:31,020 --> 00:56:36,459 Naomi will go one-on-one with Alba Fyre of the Unholy Union. 972 00:56:36,526 --> 00:56:40,630 The winner will advance to Perth and the Elimination Chamber. 973 00:56:40,697 --> 00:56:43,600 Who will it be? We find out next. 974 00:56:44,434 --> 00:56:46,236 ♪ My head is in the game ♪ 975 00:56:46,302 --> 00:56:47,871 ♪ I make 'em feel the pain ♪ 976 00:56:47,937 --> 00:56:49,839 ♪ I hear the people scream my name ♪ 977 00:56:49,906 --> 00:56:51,408 ♪ One, two, three ♪ 978 00:56:51,474 --> 00:56:52,675 ♪ Glow, glow… ♪ 979 00:56:56,079 --> 00:56:58,248 [Corey] Elimination Chamber festivities 980 00:56:58,314 --> 00:57:01,184 begin next Friday at noon in Western Australia 981 00:57:01,251 --> 00:57:04,187 with the Elimination Chamber: Perth Press Event. 982 00:57:04,254 --> 00:57:06,956 WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H. 983 00:57:07,023 --> 00:57:10,059 WWE Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley. 984 00:57:10,126 --> 00:57:12,495 United States Champion Logan Paul 985 00:57:12,562 --> 00:57:16,666 and more will all be in attendance live to kick off the weekend. 986 00:57:16,733 --> 00:57:20,804 Tune in Thursday night at 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 8:00 p.m. Pacific. 987 00:57:20,870 --> 00:57:25,208 Streaming on all WWE social platforms and Peacock. You don't want to miss it. 988 00:57:25,275 --> 00:57:28,244 [Wade] Motormouth Aussie Grayson Waller. He's done it again. 989 00:57:28,311 --> 00:57:31,314 This time at the Elimination Chamber. 990 00:57:31,381 --> 00:57:34,117 World Heavyweight Champ Seth "Freakin" Rollins, 991 00:57:34,184 --> 00:57:38,822 "American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes are gonna be on "The Grayson Waller Effect." 992 00:57:40,323 --> 00:57:42,392 [inaudible] 993 00:57:42,459 --> 00:57:47,664 [Corey] Speaking of Grayon Waller, that's the Aussie icon with The Wiseman. 994 00:57:48,565 --> 00:57:51,701 That could be really good or really, really bad. 995 00:57:51,768 --> 00:57:54,504 [inaudible] 996 00:57:54,571 --> 00:57:56,873 [Corey] And what a treat we have tonight. 997 00:57:56,940 --> 00:58:01,377 Wade, Naomi back in a Friday Night SmackDown ring. 998 00:58:01,444 --> 00:58:03,580 [Wade] A triumphant return to the Royal Rumble 999 00:58:03,646 --> 00:58:06,416 after two years away from WWE. 1000 00:58:06,482 --> 00:58:08,351 But welcome back to SmackDown 1001 00:58:08,418 --> 00:58:11,988 one of the most popular members of the locker room, Naomi. 1002 00:58:14,724 --> 00:58:16,759 ["Dare Devil" playing] 1003 00:58:18,962 --> 00:58:23,466 [Rome] And her opponent, accompanied by Isla Dawn, 1004 00:58:23,533 --> 00:58:27,470 Alba Fyre! 1005 00:58:27,537 --> 00:58:32,408 [Corey] Alba Fyre would love nothing more than to spoil Naomi's return tonight 1006 00:58:32,475 --> 00:58:35,712 en route to the Elimination Chamber, 1007 00:58:35,778 --> 00:58:41,551 where you see Isla Dawn, the other half of the esoteric Unholy Union, 1008 00:58:41,618 --> 00:58:45,421 who are poised to wreak havoc in the tag team division, Wade. 1009 00:58:45,488 --> 00:58:48,458 But this is a singles opportunity for Alba Fyre. 1010 00:58:48,524 --> 00:58:52,262 [Wade] When these opportunities come along, you grab them with both hands. 1011 00:58:52,328 --> 00:58:57,634 Alba Fyre, a replacement for Shotzi, who's not medically cleared to compete 1012 00:58:57,700 --> 00:59:01,804 per General Manager Nick Aldis on social media yesterday. 1013 00:59:01,871 --> 00:59:06,910 But you're right, Corey. Alba Fyre is a real threat in this game. 1014 00:59:06,976 --> 00:59:10,280 -And Naomi better have her wits about her. -[Corey] Let me ask you, Wade. 1015 00:59:10,346 --> 00:59:13,716 As somebody who has spent a considerable amount of time in WWE, 1016 00:59:13,783 --> 00:59:16,119 and then stepped away for a period of time. 1017 00:59:16,185 --> 00:59:18,321 To return as you have, 1018 00:59:18,388 --> 00:59:20,723 what sort of feelings do you feel internally? 1019 00:59:20,790 --> 00:59:23,026 Maybe that you don't let the world know? 1020 00:59:23,092 --> 00:59:27,263 [Wade] Well, for me, when I returned, it was a good period of mental clearance. 1021 00:59:27,330 --> 00:59:31,200 I came back with a completely different mindset. 1022 00:59:31,267 --> 00:59:33,236 I felt like the landscape had changed. 1023 00:59:33,303 --> 00:59:36,973 And everything that annoyed me previously didn't exist anymore. 1024 00:59:37,040 --> 00:59:40,410 Now, I don't know if that is the case for Naomi. 1025 00:59:40,476 --> 00:59:43,546 But certainly, it pulled out the very best of me. 1026 00:59:43,613 --> 00:59:45,748 And I'm anticipating the same for Naomi tonight. 1027 00:59:45,815 --> 00:59:49,352 [Corey] You can certainly say the women's division hasn't gotten any easier 1028 00:59:49,419 --> 00:59:52,121 since the last time we saw Naomi as a regular on SmackDown. 1029 00:59:52,188 --> 00:59:56,125 Alba Fyre reminding her of that right now. Just being vicious. 1030 00:59:56,192 --> 00:59:57,794 [Wade] Let's talk about Alba Fyre. 1031 00:59:57,860 --> 01:00:01,397 She is someone who debuted on SmackDown about six months ago, and in truth… 1032 01:00:01,464 --> 01:00:04,600 [Corey] Oh. Keep an eye on the outside of the ring, 1033 01:00:04,667 --> 01:00:07,604 -where Isla Dawn lurks. -[Wade] The tactics are obvious. 1034 01:00:07,670 --> 01:00:11,774 We just haven't seen much of Isla Dawn or Alba Fyre ever since their debut. 1035 01:00:11,841 --> 01:00:13,409 And that has surprised me. 1036 01:00:13,476 --> 01:00:16,212 But what they have been cooking up in the lab, 1037 01:00:16,279 --> 01:00:18,147 we may well see tonight. 1038 01:00:19,549 --> 01:00:21,651 [Corey] It's safe to say that Alba and Isla 1039 01:00:21,718 --> 01:00:24,754 are well-skilled in those dark arts of skulduggery 1040 01:00:24,821 --> 01:00:26,222 you mentioned earlier in the night. 1041 01:00:26,289 --> 01:00:28,691 [Wade] Nice! Twice in one episode. 1042 01:00:28,758 --> 01:00:30,393 [Corey] I surprise myself sometimes. 1043 01:00:30,460 --> 01:00:33,830 What a smack right across the mouth. 1044 01:00:33,896 --> 01:00:35,131 Okay! 1045 01:00:35,198 --> 01:00:38,201 [Corey] From Naomi who is feeling it right now. 1046 01:00:40,370 --> 01:00:43,272 Big time leg drop! Hooks the leg. 1047 01:00:45,141 --> 01:00:50,380 Naomi would love to join the field currently populated by Becky Lynch, 1048 01:00:50,446 --> 01:00:53,716 Bianca Belair, Liv Morgan, 1049 01:00:53,783 --> 01:00:57,854 and as we saw earlier in the night, Tiffany Stratton. 1050 01:00:57,920 --> 01:01:01,057 Who is not wasting any time, making plenty of enemies 1051 01:01:01,124 --> 01:01:02,725 here in the SmackDown locker room. 1052 01:01:02,792 --> 01:01:06,029 [Wade] Once again, Isla Dawn pivotal in getting Alba Fyre, 1053 01:01:06,095 --> 01:01:09,966 her tag partner, back on top. Albeit briefly. 1054 01:01:10,033 --> 01:01:11,100 [referee] Two! 1055 01:01:13,169 --> 01:01:14,237 Three! 1056 01:01:15,338 --> 01:01:19,976 [Corey] Oh! Naomi using the stairs to her advantage. 1057 01:01:20,043 --> 01:01:22,345 Alba Fyre is feeling the glow. 1058 01:01:22,412 --> 01:01:25,281 Who will head to the Elimination Chamber? 1059 01:01:28,284 --> 01:01:33,690 [Corey] A sold-out crowd of 13,681 here in Salt Lake City 1060 01:01:33,756 --> 01:01:37,160 witnessing the Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match 1061 01:01:37,226 --> 01:01:41,130 between Naomi and Alba Fyre of the Unholy Union. 1062 01:01:41,197 --> 01:01:44,867 [Wade] And it felt at times like Naomi was gonna have it all her own way. 1063 01:01:44,934 --> 01:01:49,705 But the two heads of the Hydra, Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn, have conspired 1064 01:01:49,772 --> 01:01:52,442 to at times take control of the matchup. 1065 01:01:52,508 --> 01:01:55,178 But this one's swinging back in favor of Naomi. 1066 01:01:55,244 --> 01:01:59,215 [Corey] Can Naomi maintain the momentum? Nice headscissors takedown. 1067 01:02:01,818 --> 01:02:04,220 Dropkick takes down Fyre. 1068 01:02:04,287 --> 01:02:08,691 And Naomi starting to feel it as is the WWE Universe. 1069 01:02:08,758 --> 01:02:10,026 Bulldog. 1070 01:02:11,961 --> 01:02:13,496 Hooks the leg. 1071 01:02:14,397 --> 01:02:16,566 And Alba Fyre hanging in there. 1072 01:02:16,632 --> 01:02:22,105 [Wade] This is Naomi desperately trying to make up for some lost time here in WWE. 1073 01:02:22,171 --> 01:02:23,940 Get herself back to the top. 1074 01:02:24,006 --> 01:02:27,143 Back to those World Championship-level matches. 1075 01:02:27,210 --> 01:02:29,178 [Corey] No better way to cut the line 1076 01:02:29,245 --> 01:02:31,447 than step inside of the Elimination Chamber 1077 01:02:31,514 --> 01:02:35,151 and earn a WrestleMania Championship opportunity. 1078 01:02:35,218 --> 01:02:37,120 [crowd chanting] Naomi! Naomi! 1079 01:02:37,186 --> 01:02:38,888 We'll also find out at Elimination Chamber 1080 01:02:38,955 --> 01:02:42,725 if it will in fact be the current Women's World Champion, Rhea Ripley. 1081 01:02:42,792 --> 01:02:46,996 Or potentially Nia Jax defending the title at WrestleMania. 1082 01:02:47,063 --> 01:02:52,101 [Wade] Yeah, no small task at all for "The Nightmare" Rhea Ripley. 1083 01:02:52,635 --> 01:02:57,607 Keep your eyes on Isla Dawn as Naomi makes the climb to the top turnbuckle. 1084 01:02:57,673 --> 01:03:00,209 She's got Alba in her sights. 1085 01:03:02,011 --> 01:03:03,946 A lot of distance to cover. 1086 01:03:04,013 --> 01:03:05,481 Crossbody! 1087 01:03:05,548 --> 01:03:06,549 Cover. 1088 01:03:08,584 --> 01:03:10,686 And Alba Fyre survives. 1089 01:03:11,454 --> 01:03:14,490 [Wade] Yeah, Alba Fyre having to really dig deep at this point. 1090 01:03:14,557 --> 01:03:19,395 Tap into those skills that took her to become the greatest female competitor 1091 01:03:19,462 --> 01:03:23,099 in Europe prior to making it to WWE. 1092 01:03:23,166 --> 01:03:25,434 A gold-laden history. 1093 01:03:27,436 --> 01:03:32,508 [Corey] See Naomi taking another glance in the direction of Isla Dawn. 1094 01:03:32,575 --> 01:03:36,112 Understandably so, but Naomi needs to maintain her focus. 1095 01:03:36,179 --> 01:03:39,215 Because Alba Fyre, an incredibly dangerous competitor, 1096 01:03:39,282 --> 01:03:41,817 can end this in the blink of an eye. 1097 01:03:41,884 --> 01:03:44,220 [Wade] Such is the problem of Isla Dawn being at ringside. 1098 01:03:44,287 --> 01:03:47,423 Almost impossible to maintain focus at that point. 1099 01:03:47,490 --> 01:03:50,126 And then, look what's waiting for you in the ring. 1100 01:03:50,193 --> 01:03:53,496 -Alba Fyre. -Face-first goes Naomi. 1101 01:03:53,563 --> 01:03:56,866 Alba slow into the cover. Has Naomi stacked. 1102 01:03:56,933 --> 01:03:59,535 [Wade] Oh, what a tight, tight hook pin there. 1103 01:03:59,602 --> 01:04:05,575 Not quite enough to put away Naomi, who it seems is refusing to be denied 1104 01:04:05,641 --> 01:04:07,710 on this return to SmackDown. 1105 01:04:07,777 --> 01:04:10,179 [Wade] It seems as though the deeper this match gets, 1106 01:04:10,246 --> 01:04:15,351 the more struggle Alba Fyre is having staying competitive. 1107 01:04:15,418 --> 01:04:17,954 [Wade] Alba Fyre is starting to show some frustration. 1108 01:04:18,020 --> 01:04:20,456 And how can you not be frustrated? 1109 01:04:20,523 --> 01:04:22,792 The amount she has thrown at Naomi. 1110 01:04:22,859 --> 01:04:24,927 Naomi still kicking in this one. 1111 01:04:24,994 --> 01:04:28,030 I'm sure Alba Fyre did her homework about Naomi. 1112 01:04:28,097 --> 01:04:32,635 Former SmackDown Women's Champion. Has Fyre stacked in the O'Connor Roll, 1113 01:04:32,702 --> 01:04:34,737 and Isla Dawn on the outside connected. 1114 01:04:34,804 --> 01:04:36,839 [Wade] That's going to be the fourth time we've seen that. 1115 01:04:36,906 --> 01:04:39,141 They're going to steal this win. No! 1116 01:04:39,809 --> 01:04:43,079 [Wade] It's a late, late kickout however, from Naomi, 1117 01:04:43,145 --> 01:04:47,950 the second Naomi gets any head of steam in this matchup, 1118 01:04:48,017 --> 01:04:53,723 it is simply taken away by this pincer movement of Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn. 1119 01:04:53,789 --> 01:04:57,193 [Corey] Alba looking to hoist Naomi up into a Gory Special position. 1120 01:04:57,260 --> 01:04:58,294 Naomi able to escape. 1121 01:05:00,196 --> 01:05:03,633 [Wade] Extreme athleticism, countered with a knee to the face. 1122 01:05:03,699 --> 01:05:06,469 And there's your just deserts, Isla Dawn. 1123 01:05:09,038 --> 01:05:12,608 [Corey] Boom! Spiking Alba Fyre! 1124 01:05:15,678 --> 01:05:17,346 Stacked up, shoulders down. 1125 01:05:18,447 --> 01:05:21,951 Classic Naomi offense. Can Alba hang on? 1126 01:05:22,018 --> 01:05:23,286 -No, she can't. -[bell rings] 1127 01:05:24,487 --> 01:05:27,023 ["Amazing" playing] 1128 01:05:27,089 --> 01:05:30,626 [Rome] Here's your winner by submission, 1129 01:05:30,693 --> 01:05:35,364 Naomi! 1130 01:05:35,431 --> 01:05:40,436 [Corey] We talked about how star-studded and stacked the Men's Elimination Chamber 1131 01:05:40,503 --> 01:05:41,871 matchup already is. 1132 01:05:41,937 --> 01:05:45,508 Look at the field on the women's side of things. 1133 01:05:45,574 --> 01:05:48,010 "The Man" Becky Lynch, 1134 01:05:48,077 --> 01:05:50,513 Bianca Belair, Liv Morgan, 1135 01:05:50,579 --> 01:05:52,148 Tiffany Stratton, 1136 01:05:52,214 --> 01:05:54,417 and now, Naomi. 1137 01:05:54,483 --> 01:05:57,253 There is one spot left to fill. 1138 01:05:57,320 --> 01:06:01,090 The Elimination Chamber is live one week from tomorrow. 1139 01:06:01,857 --> 01:06:06,429 Perth, Australia streaming live, WWE on Peacock. 1140 01:06:06,495 --> 01:06:09,398 Congratulations and welcome back, Naomi. 1141 01:06:09,966 --> 01:06:11,500 ♪ And make 'em go insane ♪ 1142 01:06:11,567 --> 01:06:13,235 ♪ My head is in the game ♪ 1143 01:06:13,302 --> 01:06:15,037 ♪ I make 'em feel the pain ♪ 1144 01:06:16,238 --> 01:06:17,373 Wait. 1145 01:06:17,440 --> 01:06:19,709 I need your help. Okay? 1146 01:06:19,775 --> 01:06:22,278 Did you hear what the girls said about me? 1147 01:06:22,345 --> 01:06:24,480 They're going to come after me, okay? 1148 01:06:24,547 --> 01:06:26,682 Like, I don't know what to do. 1149 01:06:26,749 --> 01:06:28,651 I need your help. Please. 1150 01:06:28,718 --> 01:06:30,486 Look, you're the only person I trust right now. 1151 01:06:30,553 --> 01:06:33,489 -Oh really? I saw what they said, okay? -Yeah. 1152 01:06:33,556 --> 01:06:35,925 And I really appreciate what you did last week. 1153 01:06:35,991 --> 01:06:38,361 But this has been going on for months. 1154 01:06:38,427 --> 01:06:39,829 I don't know who I can trust. 1155 01:06:39,895 --> 01:06:42,098 Wait. Hey. Okay. Look. 1156 01:06:42,932 --> 01:06:44,767 I'm sorry. Okay. 1157 01:06:44,834 --> 01:06:48,004 I thought everything would be okay and better 1158 01:06:48,070 --> 01:06:50,039 after we achieved everything we wanted to. 1159 01:06:50,106 --> 01:06:53,109 No. You have to understand where I'm coming from, all right? 1160 01:06:53,175 --> 01:06:54,410 I can't do this right now. 1161 01:06:57,179 --> 01:06:59,915 ♪ Better than me, I don't see nobody ♪ 1162 01:06:59,982 --> 01:07:03,953 [Corey] Friday Night SmackDown on Fox is sponsored by Progressive Insurance. 1163 01:07:04,020 --> 01:07:08,858 Save when you bundle auto, home, or motorcycle insurance. 1164 01:07:08,924 --> 01:07:11,594 And it is my distinct honor to turn things over 1165 01:07:11,660 --> 01:07:14,397 to the General Manager of Friday Night SmackDown, 1166 01:07:14,463 --> 01:07:16,632 Mr. Nick Aldis. 1167 01:07:19,402 --> 01:07:21,904 Ladies and gentlemen, as many of you know, 1168 01:07:21,971 --> 01:07:27,009 I have been negotiating with multiple free agents for SmackDown. 1169 01:07:27,076 --> 01:07:29,712 For you, the WWE Universe. 1170 01:07:30,379 --> 01:07:32,615 And I'm pleased to announce 1171 01:07:32,681 --> 01:07:37,019 that one of those individuals is no longer a free agent. 1172 01:07:37,086 --> 01:07:42,158 Please welcome the newest member of the SmackDown roster, 1173 01:07:43,659 --> 01:07:46,262 Bron Breakker! 1174 01:07:46,328 --> 01:07:49,365 -[Wade] Yes! -[Corey] Well done, Mr. Aldis! 1175 01:07:49,432 --> 01:07:51,100 [alarm blaring] 1176 01:07:51,167 --> 01:07:54,003 This is a game-changer, Bad News! 1177 01:07:54,069 --> 01:07:58,007 We are talking about a bona fide badass! 1178 01:07:58,073 --> 01:08:00,076 [Wade] Best day ever! 1179 01:08:00,142 --> 01:08:02,144 Hard luck, Adam Pearce! 1180 01:08:02,211 --> 01:08:06,282 Hard luck, Raw! Thank you, Nick Aldis! 1181 01:08:06,348 --> 01:08:08,984 Big win for SmackDown! 1182 01:08:10,820 --> 01:08:13,422 The son of a Dog-Faced Gremlin. 1183 01:08:13,489 --> 01:08:15,991 The nephew of Big Poppa Pump. 1184 01:08:16,058 --> 01:08:17,593 Two Hall of Famers. 1185 01:08:17,660 --> 01:08:20,796 Bron Breakker is going to make big-time waves 1186 01:08:20,863 --> 01:08:23,833 here on Friday Night SmackDown. 1187 01:08:26,902 --> 01:08:28,537 Welcome to the big time, Bron, baby. 1188 01:08:32,808 --> 01:08:39,014 [Corey] For 1,265 days, Roman has reigned. 1189 01:08:39,081 --> 01:08:41,851 And The Bloodline is stronger than ever. 1190 01:08:41,917 --> 01:08:45,154 Reign and The Rock live, next. 1191 01:08:45,221 --> 01:08:46,522 ♪ This is my time… ♪ 1192 01:08:47,156 --> 01:08:51,594 Sometimes in life, in order to move forward, it helps to look back. 1193 01:08:52,761 --> 01:08:55,865 To learn from the pioneers and trailblazers. 1194 01:08:56,599 --> 01:09:00,369 To gain inspiration from those who came before us. 1195 01:09:00,436 --> 01:09:02,872 To show us what it means to act with empathy 1196 01:09:02,938 --> 01:09:05,207 and to show that love has no labels. 1197 01:09:05,274 --> 01:09:08,410 Join WWE and Love Has No Labels throughout the year 1198 01:09:08,477 --> 01:09:11,413 in celebrating people from all communities and heritages. 1199 01:09:11,480 --> 01:09:15,784 [woman] Because when love has no labels, that's a love we can all fight for. 1200 01:09:19,722 --> 01:09:24,360 [Wade] The Number One Contenders for the Tag Titles at Elimination Chamber 1201 01:09:24,426 --> 01:09:26,662 take on the other half of the Judgment Day 1202 01:09:26,729 --> 01:09:31,534 as Dunne and Bate go head-to-head with "Dirty" Dom and JD McDonagh. 1203 01:09:31,600 --> 01:09:33,802 That's next week right here on SmackDown. 1204 01:09:33,869 --> 01:09:36,906 [Corey] Tensions have been rising between Lashley and the Street Profits 1205 01:09:36,972 --> 01:09:38,741 and the Final Testament for weeks. 1206 01:09:38,807 --> 01:09:40,643 Next week, it comes to a head. 1207 01:09:40,709 --> 01:09:43,412 The Street Profits versus the AOP. 1208 01:09:43,479 --> 01:09:45,748 [Wade] And man, I am excited about this. 1209 01:09:45,814 --> 01:09:48,651 Word got out a long time ago about this guy. 1210 01:09:48,717 --> 01:09:50,886 But SmackDown's newest signee 1211 01:09:50,953 --> 01:09:53,956 Bron Breakker will make his explosive in-ring debut 1212 01:09:54,023 --> 01:09:56,959 on SmackDown right here next week. 1213 01:09:57,026 --> 01:09:58,827 [Corey] And before they do battle 1214 01:09:58,894 --> 01:10:01,964 as part of the Men's Elimination Chamber Matchup, 1215 01:10:02,031 --> 01:10:08,437 "The Megastar" LA Knight will do battle with "The Scottish Warrior" Drew McIntyre. 1216 01:10:08,504 --> 01:10:10,806 You have to imagine these two will be looking to 1217 01:10:10,873 --> 01:10:13,375 take one another out of the Chamber altogether. 1218 01:10:15,878 --> 01:10:19,381 ["Head of the Table" playing] 1219 01:10:19,448 --> 01:10:21,550 [crowd cheering] 1220 01:11:11,433 --> 01:11:16,005 [Rome] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome 1221 01:11:16,071 --> 01:11:19,541 Special Counsel, The Wiseman, 1222 01:11:19,608 --> 01:11:20,676 Paul Heyman, 1223 01:11:21,377 --> 01:11:23,112 Jimmy Uso, 1224 01:11:23,178 --> 01:11:25,914 Solo Sikoa, 1225 01:11:25,981 --> 01:11:28,784 and the Undisputed 1226 01:11:28,851 --> 01:11:34,823 WWE Universal Champion, 1227 01:11:34,890 --> 01:11:39,295 Roman Reigns! 1228 01:11:39,361 --> 01:11:41,196 [fireworks booming] 1229 01:11:47,936 --> 01:11:52,274 [Corey] The electricity in this arena is so thick, Wade, 1230 01:11:52,341 --> 01:11:54,610 you couldn't cut it with a chainsaw! 1231 01:11:56,045 --> 01:12:01,550 [Wade] We are witnessing greatness on a very different level. 1232 01:12:01,617 --> 01:12:08,457 Something we have never seen before and the concentration of star power 1233 01:12:08,524 --> 01:12:13,996 here on SmackDown tonight is higher than we have ever seen 1234 01:12:14,063 --> 01:12:17,333 in the history of this great show. 1235 01:12:17,399 --> 01:12:20,869 [Corey] We just saw the magic number at the bottom of the screen 1236 01:12:20,936 --> 01:12:27,710 1,265 days and counting 1237 01:12:27,776 --> 01:12:34,717 as the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion for Roman Reigns. 1238 01:12:34,783 --> 01:12:40,823 But all of the work, all of the history, Bad News, could go up in smoke 1239 01:12:40,889 --> 01:12:46,595 in just 50 days at the biggest WrestleMania of all time. 1240 01:12:46,662 --> 01:12:48,664 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 1241 01:12:48,731 --> 01:12:54,737 Roman Reigns defends against the winner of the 2024 Royal Rumble, 1242 01:12:54,803 --> 01:12:59,808 "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. 1243 01:13:13,689 --> 01:13:15,691 [crowd cheering] 1244 01:13:49,024 --> 01:13:52,094 [booming] 1245 01:14:17,019 --> 01:14:18,754 [music fades] 1246 01:14:19,922 --> 01:14:22,357 [crowd cheering, booing] 1247 01:15:06,501 --> 01:15:08,971 Salt Lake City! 1248 01:15:09,037 --> 01:15:11,039 [crowd cheers] 1249 01:15:17,346 --> 01:15:18,680 Acknowledge me. 1250 01:15:37,633 --> 01:15:39,835 Can I be honest with all of you? 1251 01:15:41,603 --> 01:15:42,471 I… 1252 01:15:42,538 --> 01:15:44,373 I want to be honest with you. 1253 01:15:53,048 --> 01:15:54,716 The people of Utah… 1254 01:15:56,451 --> 01:15:57,786 Well, you're idiots. 1255 01:15:57,853 --> 01:16:01,123 [crowd booing] 1256 01:16:05,928 --> 01:16:07,996 I did not say individually. 1257 01:16:08,063 --> 01:16:10,599 I meant when we get you all together like this, 1258 01:16:10,666 --> 01:16:11,900 you're pretty dumb. 1259 01:16:17,773 --> 01:16:19,341 And tonight's a big night. 1260 01:16:20,142 --> 01:16:22,077 I don't want you to ruin this. 1261 01:16:24,746 --> 01:16:27,249 Because when my cousin comes out here, 1262 01:16:29,785 --> 01:16:33,388 y'all might go dumb and just, "Catchphrase this." 1263 01:16:33,455 --> 01:16:35,791 "Oh, he's so funny." But this is the thing. 1264 01:16:38,160 --> 01:16:42,097 Everything we say has meaning. It has purpose. 1265 01:16:42,164 --> 01:16:45,534 It is information that you need to understand. 1266 01:16:48,870 --> 01:16:49,705 Tonight… 1267 01:16:52,040 --> 01:16:53,475 Tonight's history. 1268 01:16:54,710 --> 01:16:58,780 Tonight is the greatest night… ever in WWE. 1269 01:16:58,847 --> 01:17:03,919 [crowd chanting] Cody! Cody! Cody! 1270 01:17:11,293 --> 01:17:14,229 The guy that ruined everything. Yes, Cody. 1271 01:17:14,896 --> 01:17:16,598 [crowd cheering] 1272 01:17:17,633 --> 01:17:19,801 But tonight we fix it. 1273 01:17:19,868 --> 01:17:22,170 Because tonight is about history. 1274 01:17:22,871 --> 01:17:24,072 Tonight… 1275 01:17:27,075 --> 01:17:29,644 Tonight is the first night that we can say… 1276 01:17:30,445 --> 01:17:31,713 The Rock 1277 01:17:32,481 --> 01:17:35,684 is a member of The Bloodline. 1278 01:17:36,284 --> 01:17:38,787 [crowd booing] 1279 01:17:42,791 --> 01:17:44,993 [The Rock] If you smell 1280 01:17:45,060 --> 01:17:47,863 what The Rock is cookin'. 1281 01:17:47,929 --> 01:17:50,932 ["Electrifying" by Jim Johnston playing] 1282 01:18:08,717 --> 01:18:11,720 [crowd cheering] 1283 01:19:25,460 --> 01:19:27,829 [crowd cheering, booing] 1284 01:19:43,345 --> 01:19:47,983 [crowd chanting] Rocky! Rocky! Rocky! 1285 01:19:49,951 --> 01:19:54,689 Now, before The Rock drops some gospel on you… 1286 01:19:56,258 --> 01:19:58,493 The Rock has got some good news to share. 1287 01:20:00,262 --> 01:20:03,465 Something that's going to make you happy, something that you can own. 1288 01:20:05,100 --> 01:20:06,902 Tonight, it is official. 1289 01:20:06,968 --> 01:20:09,738 You all, right now, live on Fox, 1290 01:20:09,804 --> 01:20:13,909 have broken an all-time indoor attendance record. 1291 01:20:13,975 --> 01:20:16,044 -Not only-- -[crowd cheering] 1292 01:20:20,081 --> 01:20:24,686 Not only for the city of Salt Lake, but for the entire state of Utah. 1293 01:20:24,753 --> 01:20:26,121 Congratulations. 1294 01:20:26,188 --> 01:20:28,557 [crowd cheering] 1295 01:20:32,928 --> 01:20:35,297 Well, here's the record you broke. 1296 01:20:36,064 --> 01:20:38,400 You broke the all-time record 1297 01:20:38,466 --> 01:20:41,469 for the largest gathering of trailer park trash 1298 01:20:41,536 --> 01:20:42,938 The Rock has ever seen! 1299 01:20:43,004 --> 01:20:44,806 [crowd booing] 1300 01:20:54,249 --> 01:20:59,387 Now, if you didn't like that, you're gonna love this. 1301 01:21:01,623 --> 01:21:03,692 Finally… 1302 01:21:05,927 --> 01:21:07,862 [booing] 1303 01:21:08,964 --> 01:21:13,235 Oh, you wanna boo that, huh? Are you sure you wanna boo The Rock? 1304 01:21:13,301 --> 01:21:16,538 [loud booing] 1305 01:21:17,439 --> 01:21:18,974 Finally… 1306 01:21:19,941 --> 01:21:22,310 your life has meaning. 1307 01:21:24,045 --> 01:21:28,717 Finally, you and your 50 wives will have a story to tell. 1308 01:21:30,952 --> 01:21:32,687 And you know what I'm talking about. 1309 01:21:32,754 --> 01:21:37,158 You'll have a story to tell your 600 inbred grandchildren one day. 1310 01:21:37,225 --> 01:21:39,828 [crowd clamoring, cheering] 1311 01:21:39,894 --> 01:21:44,232 And that is what it's like to look at greatness in the flesh, 1312 01:21:44,299 --> 01:21:46,301 because finally… 1313 01:21:46,368 --> 01:21:52,774 [The Rock and crowd] The Rock has come back to Salt Lake City! 1314 01:21:52,841 --> 01:21:55,644 [crowd cheering] 1315 01:22:06,087 --> 01:22:10,325 [crowd chanting] Rocky! Rocky! Rocky! 1316 01:22:12,427 --> 01:22:14,129 [chanting becomes louder] 1317 01:22:21,036 --> 01:22:25,674 You all have brought a side out of The Rock that you haven't seen in years. 1318 01:22:27,108 --> 01:22:30,679 But you see, this side of The Rock has always been in here. 1319 01:22:30,745 --> 01:22:33,148 Always. You shut your mouth, fatty. 1320 01:22:33,214 --> 01:22:36,384 The Rock will come out there and slap the herpes off your lips. 1321 01:22:36,451 --> 01:22:39,354 [crowd cheering] 1322 01:22:41,189 --> 01:22:44,826 It's a side that you haven't seen The Rock, but it's been in here all along. 1323 01:22:44,893 --> 01:22:46,861 And you know why you're seeing it tonight? 1324 01:22:47,862 --> 01:22:50,498 Because it's The Rock and Roman Reigns. 1325 01:22:50,565 --> 01:22:56,938 The biggest, the biggest WrestleMania main event in the history of WrestleMania. 1326 01:22:57,005 --> 01:23:02,310 You had it in your hands and you let it go. 1327 01:23:02,377 --> 01:23:05,580 [crowd booing] 1328 01:23:07,515 --> 01:23:10,018 You flushed it down the toilet. 1329 01:23:10,719 --> 01:23:15,190 The same toilet you sat your fat asses on and you sat there and tweeted, 1330 01:23:15,256 --> 01:23:19,894 "We want Cody! We want Cody! Cody's gotta finish his story!" 1331 01:23:19,961 --> 01:23:21,830 "He's gotta finish his story!" 1332 01:23:21,896 --> 01:23:24,766 You're laughing now and you're booing because you know it's true. 1333 01:23:27,068 --> 01:23:28,670 Let The Rock ask you a question. 1334 01:23:32,007 --> 01:23:34,642 Let The Rock ask you a question. 1335 01:23:36,444 --> 01:23:39,214 What is Cody's story? 1336 01:23:39,280 --> 01:23:40,315 [crowd chanting] What? 1337 01:23:40,382 --> 01:23:42,851 -What is the story? -[crowd chanting] What? 1338 01:23:42,917 --> 01:23:44,753 Let The Rock make it clear. 1339 01:23:44,819 --> 01:23:47,322 My cousin Roman Reigns, the Universal Champion, 1340 01:23:47,389 --> 01:23:50,625 beat Cody's ass last year at WrestleMania. 1341 01:23:51,860 --> 01:23:53,094 He beat him. 1342 01:23:53,161 --> 01:23:57,532 Cody lost the match and now all of a sudden, Cody wants a rematch? 1343 01:23:58,199 --> 01:23:59,734 That's his story? 1344 01:23:59,801 --> 01:24:01,202 [crowd chanting] What? 1345 01:24:01,269 --> 01:24:02,704 That's not how it works. 1346 01:24:04,039 --> 01:24:06,474 I mean, think about it. You think about it right now. 1347 01:24:06,541 --> 01:24:10,478 Think about how stupid that logic is. Think if you can apply that to sports. 1348 01:24:10,545 --> 01:24:13,915 Hold on a second. I know you inbreds want to chant "What?" 1349 01:24:13,982 --> 01:24:17,318 But sit there and shut your mouth and listen to The Rock. 1350 01:24:17,385 --> 01:24:18,787 Because this is important. 1351 01:24:18,853 --> 01:24:21,856 And The Rock is gonna educate your ignorant asses. 1352 01:24:22,490 --> 01:24:27,529 Apply… Apply that stupid logic to any sport. 1353 01:24:27,595 --> 01:24:31,066 The 49ers just lost against the Kansas City Chiefs. 1354 01:24:31,599 --> 01:24:33,001 What did they do? 1355 01:24:33,735 --> 01:24:34,836 What did they do? 1356 01:24:34,903 --> 01:24:36,938 Did the 49ers say, "Whoa, whoa, whoa, wait a minute." 1357 01:24:37,005 --> 01:24:39,541 "What about our story? We gotta finish our story." 1358 01:24:39,607 --> 01:24:41,743 No. They took their lumps like men, 1359 01:24:41,810 --> 01:24:45,780 they stood up, they dusted themselves off, and they moved on like men. 1360 01:24:45,847 --> 01:24:47,081 That's what they do. 1361 01:24:48,650 --> 01:24:54,622 Now everybody in this arena, in this city, and in this entire state, 1362 01:24:54,689 --> 01:24:56,024 you should understand this. 1363 01:24:56,090 --> 01:24:58,626 It's personal. Think about it for a second. 1364 01:24:58,693 --> 01:25:03,965 Michael Jordan came in here and he crushed the dreams of the Utah Jazz. 1365 01:25:04,032 --> 01:25:05,733 [booing] 1366 01:25:05,800 --> 01:25:09,971 He ended. You boo because it's the truth. 1367 01:25:11,506 --> 01:25:15,477 He ended the Utah dream story. 1368 01:25:15,543 --> 01:25:18,546 What did the Utah-- what did the Utah Jazz do? 1369 01:25:19,147 --> 01:25:22,083 They took their beating like men, and they moved on. 1370 01:25:22,150 --> 01:25:24,452 And they worked their asses off to get right back to the top. 1371 01:25:24,519 --> 01:25:25,920 That's what they did. 1372 01:25:28,156 --> 01:25:32,093 That's not how the real world works. The real world doesn't work like that. 1373 01:25:32,160 --> 01:25:35,763 You don't get a shot at another story just because you want it. 1374 01:25:37,132 --> 01:25:38,500 That's not how it works. 1375 01:25:40,735 --> 01:25:42,504 And you don't understand that. 1376 01:25:43,438 --> 01:25:45,440 You don't understand that because 1377 01:25:47,008 --> 01:25:49,811 you're spoiled, entitled, 1378 01:25:49,878 --> 01:25:52,180 little crybaby bitches. 1379 01:25:52,247 --> 01:25:54,015 [loud booing] 1380 01:25:57,852 --> 01:26:00,755 Cody Rhodes made one thing perfectly clear. 1381 01:26:00,822 --> 01:26:03,258 The Rock is gonna do everything in his power 1382 01:26:03,324 --> 01:26:06,528 to make sure that you walk out of WrestleMania 1383 01:26:06,594 --> 01:26:08,596 what you are, which is a loser. 1384 01:26:08,663 --> 01:26:12,133 Everything in his power to make sure that happens. 1385 01:26:14,235 --> 01:26:17,205 Cody, your story is just ending. 1386 01:26:17,272 --> 01:26:19,908 Our story is just beginning. 1387 01:26:19,974 --> 01:26:25,146 The Bloodline, the most powerful, dominant duo in sports, in entertainment, 1388 01:26:25,213 --> 01:26:27,148 and, of course, in the WWE. 1389 01:26:27,715 --> 01:26:31,786 If you smell… 1390 01:26:31,853 --> 01:26:34,455 No, no, no, no, no, no. 1391 01:26:34,522 --> 01:26:38,459 Salt Lake City, sing-along with The Rock is over. 1392 01:26:39,360 --> 01:26:40,929 You lost that privilege. 1393 01:26:40,995 --> 01:26:44,465 Sit there and shut your mouth and enjoy the ride that The Rock is taking you on. 1394 01:26:44,532 --> 01:26:48,970 If you smell… 1395 01:26:50,271 --> 01:26:53,975 what The Bloodline is cookin'. 1396 01:26:54,642 --> 01:26:56,477 ["Electrifying" playing] kin'.