1 00:00:01,434 --> 00:00:04,504 [WWE intro music plays] 2 00:00:04,571 --> 00:00:05,805 [John Cena] Then. 3 00:00:07,140 --> 00:00:08,575 -[Flair] Woo! -[glass shatters] 4 00:00:08,641 --> 00:00:10,477 [The Rock] If you smell… 5 00:00:10,543 --> 00:00:11,845 -[bell tolls] -[Cena] Now. 6 00:00:12,445 --> 00:00:14,314 [Roman Reigns] Acknowledge me. 7 00:00:14,914 --> 00:00:17,283 -♪ The King of Kings ♪ -♪ You can't see me ♪ 8 00:00:17,350 --> 00:00:18,618 [Cena] Forever. 9 00:00:22,922 --> 00:00:24,257 Together. 10 00:00:26,259 --> 00:00:27,794 [music fades] 11 00:00:30,263 --> 00:00:32,599 [Graves] In just eight nights, 12 00:00:32,665 --> 00:00:37,370 the City of Brotherly Love becomes the epicenter of the WWE Universe 13 00:00:37,437 --> 00:00:40,573 for the biggest weekend in live entertainment. 14 00:00:40,640 --> 00:00:42,809 The Showcase of the Immortals. 15 00:00:42,876 --> 00:00:47,113 Of course, I'm talking about WrestleMania. 16 00:00:47,180 --> 00:00:51,951 But tonight we are 225 miles up I-95 17 00:00:52,018 --> 00:00:56,790 on the Road to WrestleMania from a sold-out Mohegan Sun Arena. 18 00:00:56,856 --> 00:01:00,293 However, it's what transpired in the closing moments of Raw 19 00:01:00,360 --> 00:01:04,731 this week in Chicago that still has WWE fans buzzing 20 00:01:04,798 --> 00:01:07,534 and Cody Rhodes seeing red. 21 00:01:08,068 --> 00:01:09,936 ♪ Man, I'm a beast It's a gift and a curse ♪ 22 00:01:10,003 --> 00:01:12,972 You wanna be a hero? The Rock's not your hero. 23 00:01:13,039 --> 00:01:14,240 [soft, tense music playing] 24 00:01:14,307 --> 00:01:17,510 -[groaning] -Look at you now. 25 00:01:17,577 --> 00:01:20,380 Look at your hero. Look at your… [grunting] 26 00:01:22,115 --> 00:01:25,318 Now, Mama Rhodes, The Rock has got a special gift for you. 27 00:01:29,322 --> 00:01:33,193 [Graves] We will relive The Final Boss's vicious plot tonight, 28 00:01:33,259 --> 00:01:38,264 as we expect to hear exclusive comments from The Bloodline 29 00:01:38,331 --> 00:01:40,500 in the wake of Rock's brutality. 30 00:01:40,567 --> 00:01:45,271 Jimmy Uso, Solo, and The Wiseman are here tonight. 31 00:01:45,338 --> 00:01:48,441 And for the better part of the last two years, 32 00:01:48,508 --> 00:01:52,946 Damage CTRL have remained perpetual thorns in Bianca Belair's side. 33 00:01:53,012 --> 00:01:59,252 Tonight, The EST looks to settle the score against the manipulative Dakota Kai. 34 00:01:59,319 --> 00:02:01,721 ♪ We meant it The whole team on our shoulder ♪ 35 00:02:01,788 --> 00:02:03,823 ♪ I'm a beast, I'm a monster Call me the GOAT ♪ 36 00:02:03,890 --> 00:02:05,959 ♪ There's really nothin' I can't conquer ♪ 37 00:02:06,826 --> 00:02:08,328 [Graves] Welcome inside, everyone. 38 00:02:08,394 --> 00:02:14,134 Tonight, Friday Night SmackDown on Fox is sponsored by Progressive. 39 00:02:14,200 --> 00:02:19,806 A triple threat of protection with home, auto, and more. 40 00:02:19,873 --> 00:02:21,808 ♪ Count it and bet it on myself for real ♪ 41 00:02:21,875 --> 00:02:23,910 ♪ Ready to win, time to hit the field ♪ 42 00:02:23,977 --> 00:02:26,112 ♪ This is my passion I'm king of the hill ♪ 43 00:02:26,179 --> 00:02:27,013 [music fades] 44 00:02:27,080 --> 00:02:29,582 ♪ I hear voices in my head ♪ 45 00:02:29,649 --> 00:02:32,519 ♪ They counsel me, they understand ♪ 46 00:02:32,585 --> 00:02:34,654 ♪ They talk to me ♪ 47 00:02:34,721 --> 00:02:37,056 ["Voices" by Rev Theory playing] 48 00:02:37,123 --> 00:02:39,959 [crowd cheers] 49 00:02:40,026 --> 00:02:41,261 [bell rings] 50 00:02:41,327 --> 00:02:44,864 [Rome] The following contest is a tag team match 51 00:02:44,931 --> 00:02:46,966 scheduled for one fall. 52 00:02:47,033 --> 00:02:50,870 Introducing first, from St. Louis, Missouri, 53 00:02:50,937 --> 00:02:56,109 weighing in at 275 pounds, 54 00:02:56,176 --> 00:02:58,945 "The Viper" 55 00:02:59,012 --> 00:03:04,651 Randy Orton. 56 00:03:04,717 --> 00:03:07,320 [Graves] This is Friday Night SmackDown on Fox. 57 00:03:07,387 --> 00:03:12,692 I'm still Corey Graves joined as always by "Bad News" Wade Barrett. 58 00:03:12,759 --> 00:03:15,962 And what a way to kick off SmackDown, Wade. 59 00:03:16,029 --> 00:03:17,730 [Wade] You ain't kidding there, Corey. 60 00:03:17,797 --> 00:03:20,633 One of the biggest stars in the history of the game. 61 00:03:20,700 --> 00:03:24,971 Perhaps the superlative best in history. 62 00:03:25,038 --> 00:03:26,739 He's certainly up there with a shout, 63 00:03:26,806 --> 00:03:31,778 but for my money, not necessarily a trustworthy tag partner. 64 00:03:31,844 --> 00:03:34,314 [Graves] Well, in just eight short days, 65 00:03:34,380 --> 00:03:37,383 Randy Orton will have a chance to add 66 00:03:37,450 --> 00:03:41,454 to his already Hall of Fame-worthy résumé 67 00:03:41,521 --> 00:03:48,194 as The Viper challenges Kevin Owens and the United States Champion Logan Paul 68 00:03:48,261 --> 00:03:50,897 in a Triple Threat Match. 69 00:03:50,964 --> 00:03:53,399 ♪ All the doctors are diseased ♪ 70 00:03:53,466 --> 00:03:56,569 ♪ And the preachers all are sinners ♪ 71 00:03:56,636 --> 00:03:59,305 ♪ And police just take the grease ♪ 72 00:03:59,372 --> 00:04:01,874 ♪ All you judges, you are guilty ♪ 73 00:04:01,941 --> 00:04:04,110 [Graves] Wade, I know Randy Orton's a Superstar 74 00:04:04,177 --> 00:04:06,079 you've known for a long, long time. 75 00:04:06,145 --> 00:04:08,615 You've done battle with The Viper, 76 00:04:08,681 --> 00:04:10,750 but it is a real possibility 77 00:04:10,817 --> 00:04:14,787 that we are seeing the best Randy Orton we've ever seen. 78 00:04:14,854 --> 00:04:17,090 [Wade] I mean, physically, take one look at the man. 79 00:04:17,156 --> 00:04:22,195 Undoubtedly, this is the best shape Randy Orton has ever been in. 80 00:04:22,262 --> 00:04:25,832 He seems to be motivated. He seems happy. 81 00:04:25,898 --> 00:04:28,935 Which hasn't always been the case with Randy Orton. 82 00:04:29,002 --> 00:04:30,570 But most importantly of all, 83 00:04:30,637 --> 00:04:33,039 after it looked for periods of time 84 00:04:33,106 --> 00:04:35,441 like his career may well have been over, 85 00:04:35,508 --> 00:04:38,978 this man is heading back to the top at WrestleMania 86 00:04:39,045 --> 00:04:41,648 with an opportunity to win gold. 87 00:04:41,714 --> 00:04:43,549 And at this stage in his career, 88 00:04:43,616 --> 00:04:46,286 that really is all that matters to The Viper. 89 00:04:47,020 --> 00:04:50,056 [Graves] Just a reminder, WrestleMania Saturday and Sunday 90 00:04:50,123 --> 00:04:53,726 with very special start times of 7:00 p.m. in the East, 91 00:04:53,793 --> 00:04:55,595 4:00 p.m. in the West. 92 00:04:56,529 --> 00:04:59,198 It is the biggest event in live entertainment. 93 00:04:59,265 --> 00:05:04,170 It is a stage that Randy Orton knows oh-so well. 94 00:05:04,237 --> 00:05:08,641 Bad News, is it a smart decision to bet against The Viper 95 00:05:08,708 --> 00:05:10,810 at the Showcase of the Immortals? 96 00:05:10,877 --> 00:05:13,780 [Wade] Well, I never got to take on The Viper at WrestleMania. 97 00:05:13,846 --> 00:05:17,383 I did get to back myself against The Viper many times, 98 00:05:17,450 --> 00:05:19,886 and it rarely ended up good for me. 99 00:05:19,952 --> 00:05:23,890 So, yeah, if I'm a betting man, I'm putting my money on The Viper. 100 00:05:23,956 --> 00:05:26,192 ["Fight" playing] 101 00:05:26,259 --> 00:05:30,330 [Rome] And his tag team partner, from Marieville, Quebec, Canada, 102 00:05:30,396 --> 00:05:34,834 weighing in at 266 pounds… 103 00:05:34,901 --> 00:05:39,839 Kevin Owens. 104 00:05:39,906 --> 00:05:41,708 [Graves] Wade, I've gotta ask you this. 105 00:05:41,774 --> 00:05:45,211 We are only eight days away from WrestleMania, 106 00:05:45,278 --> 00:05:47,680 where Logan Paul will defend his title 107 00:05:47,747 --> 00:05:51,017 against both Randy Orton and Kevin Owens. 108 00:05:51,084 --> 00:05:53,686 This close to the pinnacle of sports entertainment, 109 00:05:53,753 --> 00:05:58,458 how on Earth do these Superstars co-exist when they both want the same title? 110 00:05:58,524 --> 00:06:00,426 [Wade] Well, I'll tell you right now, this to me 111 00:06:00,493 --> 00:06:03,096 makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. 112 00:06:03,162 --> 00:06:06,265 There is zero chance in my career that I would have tagged up 113 00:06:06,332 --> 00:06:10,403 with anybody that I was facing in just over a week's time. 114 00:06:10,470 --> 00:06:14,073 Absolutely not. I wouldn't have turned up, and I wouldn't have trusted them. 115 00:06:14,140 --> 00:06:16,376 ♪ We go on and on, on and on ♪ 116 00:06:16,442 --> 00:06:18,578 ♪ 'Cause the night is young ♪ 117 00:06:18,644 --> 00:06:19,946 ♪ 'Cause the night is young ♪ 118 00:06:20,012 --> 00:06:21,981 [Rome] And their opponents, 119 00:06:22,048 --> 00:06:25,651 Kit Wilson and Elton Prince… 120 00:06:25,718 --> 00:06:29,589 Pretty Deadly. 121 00:06:29,655 --> 00:06:32,225 [Graves] If I'm being honest, Bad News, I'm a little underwhelmed 122 00:06:32,291 --> 00:06:33,760 by your reaction right now. 123 00:06:33,826 --> 00:06:37,597 I expected at least a grandiose "Yes, boy!" 124 00:06:37,663 --> 00:06:40,166 [Wade] I was just trying to catch my breath, Corey, 125 00:06:40,233 --> 00:06:42,769 'cause, man, the dancing queens are back. 126 00:06:42,835 --> 00:06:46,773 The killer queens are here, and they're not happy boys. 127 00:06:46,839 --> 00:06:48,741 I had a chat with them a little earlier today. 128 00:06:48,808 --> 00:06:52,779 They are livid that they are not currently on the WrestleMania card. 129 00:06:52,845 --> 00:06:54,947 And they said to me, "You know what we're gonna do?" 130 00:06:55,014 --> 00:06:56,048 "We're gonna go out there, 131 00:06:56,115 --> 00:06:57,950 we're gonna shove two fingers up to management 132 00:06:58,017 --> 00:07:00,086 and take out two of their golden boys 133 00:07:00,153 --> 00:07:03,022 who have been handed opportunities on the WrestleMania card 134 00:07:03,089 --> 00:07:04,757 that we should have got." 135 00:07:04,824 --> 00:07:06,926 And I applaud them for that attitude. 136 00:07:06,993 --> 00:07:08,528 ["On and On" playing] 137 00:07:08,594 --> 00:07:09,896 ♪ Two superstars ♪ 138 00:07:09,962 --> 00:07:13,332 Wait for it, Corey. Yes, boy! 139 00:07:13,399 --> 00:07:15,134 I had to get that out of my system. 140 00:07:16,769 --> 00:07:20,306 [Graves] A cathartic "Yes, boy!" for Wade Barrett 141 00:07:20,373 --> 00:07:24,343 to kick off Friday Night SmackDown on Fox, 142 00:07:24,410 --> 00:07:27,747 as we prepare for tag team action. 143 00:07:28,514 --> 00:07:30,650 [Wade] What a pair of tasty snacks. 144 00:07:30,716 --> 00:07:31,951 ♪ On and on, on and on ♪ 145 00:07:32,018 --> 00:07:34,587 This isn't the kind of match you'd necessarily want. 146 00:07:34,654 --> 00:07:37,857 -[bell rings] -You have to try as best you can 147 00:07:37,924 --> 00:07:40,660 to isolate one of KO and Randy Orton, 148 00:07:40,726 --> 00:07:42,962 drive a wedge between the two of them, 149 00:07:43,029 --> 00:07:44,664 and then tear them to shreds. 150 00:07:44,730 --> 00:07:48,868 [Graves] Kevin Owens, obviously already in a WrestleMania state of mind. 151 00:07:48,935 --> 00:07:51,204 Senton into the cover. 152 00:07:51,804 --> 00:07:55,308 [Wade] I don't think KO ever leaves a WrestleMania state of mind. 153 00:07:55,374 --> 00:07:57,243 I got to be honest with you, Corey. 154 00:07:57,310 --> 00:08:01,180 [Graves] An astute assumption. Astute observation. Tag made. 155 00:08:01,247 --> 00:08:04,851 Elton Prince on the outside able to complete the tag. 156 00:08:05,585 --> 00:08:07,186 [crowd chants "Randy"] 157 00:08:07,253 --> 00:08:09,388 Looking a bit reserved, and understandably so, 158 00:08:09,455 --> 00:08:13,125 standing across the squared circle from The Viper. 159 00:08:13,759 --> 00:08:16,229 [Wade] I mean, this is it. The Pretty Deadly lads, 160 00:08:16,295 --> 00:08:19,165 they are relatively new to this game, 161 00:08:19,232 --> 00:08:23,169 especially at the very top level here on SmackDown. 162 00:08:23,236 --> 00:08:25,505 And competing against someone like The Viper, 163 00:08:25,571 --> 00:08:29,876 it is terrifying, especially in those first couple of minutes. 164 00:08:29,942 --> 00:08:34,514 [crowd] …four, five, six, seven, 165 00:08:34,580 --> 00:08:36,349 eight, nine… 166 00:08:37,216 --> 00:08:39,452 [Graves] The Viper enjoying himself, 167 00:08:39,519 --> 00:08:43,990 raining down right hands onto the skull of Elton Prince. 168 00:08:44,056 --> 00:08:45,992 Kit just tried to tag himself in, 169 00:08:46,058 --> 00:08:50,229 but Kit relinquished the tag rope in the process. 170 00:08:50,296 --> 00:08:51,898 The tag is nullified, 171 00:08:51,964 --> 00:08:55,868 and Kit suffers a beatdown for his troubles. 172 00:08:55,935 --> 00:08:57,770 But from behind! 173 00:08:57,837 --> 00:09:02,008 You can never take your eyes off the lads in Pretty Deadly. 174 00:09:02,074 --> 00:09:05,778 [Wade] Nice cohesion between the Pretty Deadly boys, 175 00:09:05,845 --> 00:09:08,581 and it's all going swimmingly for the Englishmen. 176 00:09:08,648 --> 00:09:10,716 [Graves] Up close and personal. 177 00:09:10,783 --> 00:09:13,352 Orton deposited onto the announce table. 178 00:09:13,419 --> 00:09:15,988 Pretty Deadly in control. 179 00:09:19,492 --> 00:09:22,395 [Graves] Tag team action continues on Friday Night SmackDown, 180 00:09:22,461 --> 00:09:26,132 the team of Kevin Owens and Randy Orton against Pretty Deadly. 181 00:09:26,198 --> 00:09:31,637 And right now, KO is trying to rally the WWE Universe behind The Viper. 182 00:09:31,704 --> 00:09:33,873 Randy Orton's got daylight. 183 00:09:33,940 --> 00:09:37,543 In desperate need of a tag, as is Kit Wilson of Pretty Deadly. 184 00:09:37,610 --> 00:09:41,180 [Wade] Yeah, the spine of Randy Orton took one hell of a beating 185 00:09:41,247 --> 00:09:44,283 during the break, but it has all turned around now. 186 00:09:45,251 --> 00:09:49,355 [Graves] Kevin Owens has never met a fight he didn't fall in love with. 187 00:09:50,823 --> 00:09:53,159 KO swinging at anything that moves. 188 00:09:53,225 --> 00:09:55,795 Reversed by Prince, stood up straight. 189 00:09:55,861 --> 00:09:59,598 Boom! Nearly took Elton's head clean off. 190 00:09:59,665 --> 00:10:02,234 [Wade] A man who wears his heart on his sleeve 191 00:10:02,301 --> 00:10:05,104 and likes to throw the heavy leather. 192 00:10:05,171 --> 00:10:07,073 [Graves] Cover here by Owens. 193 00:10:08,274 --> 00:10:10,710 And Elton Prince stays alive in this one. 194 00:10:10,776 --> 00:10:13,546 [Wade] Well, that was a weak kickout there from Elton Prince, 195 00:10:13,613 --> 00:10:16,816 and it was like, he's ready, he's ripe for the pickings. 196 00:10:16,882 --> 00:10:18,818 And KO… 197 00:10:18,884 --> 00:10:21,187 [Graves] Owens was making the climb to the top turnbuckle, 198 00:10:21,253 --> 00:10:24,724 presumably for a frog splash, maybe a Swanton. 199 00:10:24,790 --> 00:10:27,793 -Swanton it is. -[Wade] Knees up by Elton Prince. 200 00:10:27,860 --> 00:10:30,129 [Graves] Great wherewithal by Prince. 201 00:10:30,196 --> 00:10:33,366 [Wade] Instinctive move there, but there is no tag partner for him to tag. 202 00:10:33,432 --> 00:10:34,867 That is why! 203 00:10:34,934 --> 00:10:38,738 [Graves] On the outside, Kit Wilson removing Orton from the equation, 204 00:10:38,804 --> 00:10:40,640 at least momentarily. 205 00:10:40,706 --> 00:10:43,342 -[Wade] Well, that completely backfired. -[Graves] Here we go again. 206 00:10:43,409 --> 00:10:46,746 [Wade] I'm counting five times against our desk now. 207 00:10:46,812 --> 00:10:49,015 And it looks like we're going for more. 208 00:10:49,081 --> 00:10:50,249 Ooh! 209 00:10:50,316 --> 00:10:51,584 [crowd cheering] 210 00:10:51,651 --> 00:10:54,020 [Graves] Well, The Viper in complete control, 211 00:10:54,086 --> 00:10:55,554 looking to impose his will… 212 00:10:55,621 --> 00:10:58,124 But Elton Prince from behind. 213 00:10:58,190 --> 00:11:00,292 [Wade] It's the only way you can stop The Viper. 214 00:11:00,359 --> 00:11:02,595 -You have to double-team him. -[Graves] Look inside. 215 00:11:02,661 --> 00:11:05,531 Logan Paul with the brass knuckles! 216 00:11:05,598 --> 00:11:07,600 [Wade] Right to the jaw of Kevin Owens. 217 00:11:07,666 --> 00:11:09,235 The referee missed the entire thing. 218 00:11:10,569 --> 00:11:12,204 [Graves] Cover by Prince! 219 00:11:13,739 --> 00:11:15,574 -Pretty Deadly steal it. -[bell rings] 220 00:11:15,641 --> 00:11:16,842 ♪ On and on, on and on ♪ 221 00:11:16,909 --> 00:11:18,110 ♪ We go on and on ♪ 222 00:11:18,177 --> 00:11:22,515 [Rome] Here are your winners, Pretty Deadly. 223 00:11:22,581 --> 00:11:25,651 [Graves] Unbelievable! Bad News, this has to be 224 00:11:25,718 --> 00:11:28,754 one of the biggest upsets in recent memory. 225 00:11:28,821 --> 00:11:31,490 [Wade] Well, once you add Logan Paul, 226 00:11:31,557 --> 00:11:33,859 who has now done a disappearing act, into the equation, 227 00:11:33,926 --> 00:11:37,029 perhaps not the upset it seemed on paper. 228 00:11:37,096 --> 00:11:40,099 But what a victory for the femme fatales. 229 00:11:40,166 --> 00:11:42,168 Pretty Deadly, get it! 230 00:11:42,234 --> 00:11:46,739 [Graves] I don't think Orton realizes that Owens was knocked out by Logan Paul 231 00:11:46,806 --> 00:11:48,140 via brass knuckles. 232 00:11:48,207 --> 00:11:50,776 [Wade] Well, Orton does not lose well. 233 00:11:50,843 --> 00:11:53,279 That is the history of Randy Orton. 234 00:11:53,345 --> 00:11:56,749 As we see Logan Paul loitering under the ring, 235 00:11:56,816 --> 00:11:59,452 sneaking out at the exact right moment, 236 00:11:59,518 --> 00:12:02,855 drilling KO in the jaw with those brass knucks, 237 00:12:02,922 --> 00:12:04,924 and going back to whence he came. 238 00:12:04,990 --> 00:12:06,826 ["On and On" playing] 239 00:12:06,892 --> 00:12:10,763 [Graves] Now Randy with the opportunity to see what transpired 240 00:12:10,830 --> 00:12:14,166 as he was tied up on the outside with Pretty Deadly. 241 00:12:14,233 --> 00:12:18,904 Logan Paul making an escape back underneath the ring. But… 242 00:12:18,971 --> 00:12:22,975 [Wade] Randy Orton has felt those brass knucks once before. 243 00:12:23,042 --> 00:12:24,610 The penny has dropped. 244 00:12:24,677 --> 00:12:28,581 ♪ That's who we are, two superstars ♪ 245 00:12:28,647 --> 00:12:30,416 ♪ On and on, on and on ♪ 246 00:12:30,483 --> 00:12:32,618 ♪ We go on and on, on and on ♪ 247 00:12:33,119 --> 00:12:35,888 [Graves] Kevin Owens doing his best to instruct Randy. 248 00:12:35,955 --> 00:12:38,424 -[music fades] -[crowd cheering] 249 00:12:43,262 --> 00:12:46,165 [Wade] Unless Logan Paul has a tunnel underneath this ring, 250 00:12:46,232 --> 00:12:48,100 he might be in big trouble. 251 00:12:51,036 --> 00:12:55,141 [crowd chanting] RKO! RKO! RKO! 252 00:13:02,615 --> 00:13:03,883 [Wade] Oh no. 253 00:13:05,017 --> 00:13:08,320 [Graves] The Viper has his hands on the United States Champion. 254 00:13:08,387 --> 00:13:11,257 And Orton is teeing off on Logan Paul. 255 00:13:11,323 --> 00:13:14,860 [Wade] Well, there was a fault in that game plan of Logan Paul all along, 256 00:13:14,927 --> 00:13:17,563 and now he is desperately trying to scamper away. 257 00:13:17,630 --> 00:13:19,265 And who could blame him? 258 00:13:20,399 --> 00:13:23,135 [Graves] Randy Orton wearing out his right hand 259 00:13:23,202 --> 00:13:26,138 on the forehead of The Maverick. 260 00:13:26,205 --> 00:13:31,644 [Wade] An enraged Viper seeking vengeance on The Maverick. 261 00:13:31,710 --> 00:13:34,146 [Graves] I think things are about to go from bad to worse 262 00:13:34,213 --> 00:13:36,382 for our United States Champion. 263 00:13:37,516 --> 00:13:42,021 From behind! Pretty Deadly attacking the knee. 264 00:13:42,087 --> 00:13:43,255 [crowd booing] 265 00:13:43,322 --> 00:13:46,325 [Wade] Well, one good turn deserves another. 266 00:13:46,892 --> 00:13:49,161 Logan Paul helped them gain victory. 267 00:13:49,228 --> 00:13:51,931 They perhaps help Logan Paul 268 00:13:51,997 --> 00:13:54,834 manage to get away from The Viper. 269 00:13:54,900 --> 00:13:57,503 [Graves] Pretty Deadly certainly bought Logan 270 00:13:57,570 --> 00:13:59,405 some valuable time to escape. 271 00:13:59,471 --> 00:14:01,507 And look out from behind. Stunner! 272 00:14:03,843 --> 00:14:05,878 RKO! 273 00:14:05,945 --> 00:14:08,047 [crowd cheers] 274 00:14:08,113 --> 00:14:10,849 [Wade] Logan Paul got himself a front-row view 275 00:14:10,916 --> 00:14:13,219 of what might be in his future 276 00:14:13,285 --> 00:14:16,222 in just over a week's time at WrestleMania. 277 00:14:18,290 --> 00:14:21,794 [Graves] Logan Paul will be forced to contend with not only Randy Orton, 278 00:14:21,861 --> 00:14:25,731 but also the "Prizefighter" Kevin Owens. 279 00:14:25,798 --> 00:14:27,700 And Orton's had enough. 280 00:14:29,235 --> 00:14:32,504 Logan doing his best to escape through the WWE Universe. 281 00:14:32,571 --> 00:14:35,040 Perhaps luring Randy Orton. 282 00:14:36,108 --> 00:14:38,944 [Wade] I'd move quicker than that if I were you, Logan. 283 00:14:40,112 --> 00:14:41,413 [Graves] Uh-oh. 284 00:14:42,448 --> 00:14:44,316 [Wade] Like a pincer movement. 285 00:14:44,383 --> 00:14:46,452 [crowd shouting] 286 00:14:47,119 --> 00:14:51,023 [Graves] Logan trying to hightail it out of Mohegan Sun Arena. 287 00:14:51,090 --> 00:14:53,225 You good? Kev, you good? 288 00:14:53,292 --> 00:14:55,961 [Owens] Go! Get his ass. 289 00:14:56,028 --> 00:14:57,429 Get that son of a bitch. 290 00:14:57,496 --> 00:14:58,764 [Logan] Take it outside, baby! 291 00:14:58,831 --> 00:15:01,166 [Graves] They may end up out on the highway at this rate. 292 00:15:01,233 --> 00:15:03,302 Logan Paul still taunting Randy. 293 00:15:03,369 --> 00:15:04,536 [Logan] Catch me outside! 294 00:15:04,603 --> 00:15:06,538 Catch me outside the ring. I dare you. 295 00:15:07,206 --> 00:15:10,376 [Graves] The Viper continuing to pursue the United States Champion, 296 00:15:10,442 --> 00:15:12,878 and Logan Paul needs to get the hell out of Dodge. 297 00:15:15,214 --> 00:15:17,182 [Wade] Put that foot down, Logan. 298 00:15:17,249 --> 00:15:18,684 [tires screeching] 299 00:15:23,188 --> 00:15:26,859 [Graves] Logan Paul able to escape Orton tonight, 300 00:15:27,426 --> 00:15:32,364 but The Maverick may not be so lucky come WrestleMania. 301 00:15:32,431 --> 00:15:35,000 And speaking of WrestleMania, earlier today, 302 00:15:35,067 --> 00:15:38,904 Iyo Sky was scheduled for an interview at the WWE Performance Center, 303 00:15:38,971 --> 00:15:42,908 which was shockingly crashed by her WrestleMania challenger 304 00:15:42,975 --> 00:15:45,577 and former leader of Damage CTRL, Bayley. 305 00:15:45,644 --> 00:15:48,747 We'll see the explosive footage next. 306 00:15:52,384 --> 00:15:54,386 ["Gasoline" by The Weeknd playing] 307 00:15:54,453 --> 00:15:56,555 ♪ And I love it when you watch me sleep ♪ 308 00:15:58,023 --> 00:16:01,860 ♪ You spin me 'round so I can breathe ♪ 309 00:16:01,927 --> 00:16:04,296 ♪ It's only safe for you and me ♪ 310 00:16:06,165 --> 00:16:08,300 ♪ And if I finally die in peace ♪ 311 00:16:10,069 --> 00:16:13,339 ♪ Just wrap my body in these sheets ♪ 312 00:16:13,973 --> 00:16:16,408 ♪ And pour out the gasoline ♪ 313 00:16:17,876 --> 00:16:20,012 ♪ It don't mean much to me ♪ 314 00:16:31,790 --> 00:16:34,293 [Graves] Eight days away from WrestleMania, 315 00:16:34,360 --> 00:16:38,197 but we're kicking off WrestleMania XL Weekend next Friday. 316 00:16:38,263 --> 00:16:40,132 Before SmackDown and the Hall of Fame, 317 00:16:40,199 --> 00:16:44,136 join Pat McAfee and Michael Cole outside of Wells Fargo Center 318 00:16:44,203 --> 00:16:46,138 for WrestleMania Kickoff. 319 00:16:46,205 --> 00:16:49,174 WWE Superstars will take the stage in anticipation 320 00:16:49,241 --> 00:16:51,043 for the biggest WrestleMania yet. 321 00:16:51,110 --> 00:16:54,213 WrestleMania Kickoff will be live at 5:00 p.m. Eastern, 322 00:16:54,279 --> 00:16:55,814 2:00 p.m. Pacific, 323 00:16:55,881 --> 00:17:00,052 streaming on Peacock and all WWE social platforms. 324 00:17:00,119 --> 00:17:03,088 Priority Passes for the best seats for Kickoff 325 00:17:03,155 --> 00:17:08,594 are available at onlocationexp.com/wrestlemania. 326 00:17:08,660 --> 00:17:11,630 And join us WrestleMania Saturday and Sunday 327 00:17:11,697 --> 00:17:14,533 for Countdown to WrestleMania, presented by Cricket, 328 00:17:14,600 --> 00:17:17,369 live from the Pepsi Plaza at Lincoln Financial Field. 329 00:17:17,436 --> 00:17:23,542 An esteemed panel featuring Cole, McAfee, CM Punk, Big E, Jackie Redmond, 330 00:17:23,609 --> 00:17:26,044 and my partner Wade Barrett will get you ready 331 00:17:26,111 --> 00:17:29,214 for the Show of Shows starting at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. 332 00:17:29,281 --> 00:17:32,851 Ticketed fans are encouraged to stop by, bring your signs, 333 00:17:32,918 --> 00:17:35,254 make signs at the Countdown sign station, 334 00:17:35,320 --> 00:17:38,157 and be part of WrestleMania Saturday. 335 00:17:38,223 --> 00:17:41,794 Countdown to WrestleMania streams live on Peacock 336 00:17:41,860 --> 00:17:44,863 and all WWE social platforms. 337 00:17:46,365 --> 00:17:47,599 [bell tolls] 338 00:17:48,100 --> 00:17:52,838 [speaking in Japanese] 339 00:18:16,862 --> 00:18:18,030 [tense music building] 340 00:18:23,869 --> 00:18:26,472 [crowd chanting "Bayley"] 341 00:18:27,339 --> 00:18:30,075 [speaking in Japanese] 342 00:19:29,668 --> 00:19:30,903 [music fades] 343 00:19:31,603 --> 00:19:34,106 [man] All right, that's a wrap. Thank you, Iyo. Good stuff, guys. 344 00:19:34,173 --> 00:19:36,308 [both yelling, grunting] 345 00:19:43,515 --> 00:19:45,417 [static from microphone] 346 00:19:46,318 --> 00:19:50,389 [screaming] 347 00:19:55,427 --> 00:19:56,962 [speaking in Japanese] 348 00:19:57,029 --> 00:19:58,163 [screams] 349 00:19:58,897 --> 00:20:01,767 -[shouting] -[screaming] 350 00:20:05,270 --> 00:20:08,574 [indistinct yelling] 351 00:20:15,981 --> 00:20:19,751 [Wade] Wow. Jealousy, betrayal, bitterness. 352 00:20:19,818 --> 00:20:24,690 It all comes to a head in just over a week on WrestleMania Sunday. 353 00:20:24,756 --> 00:20:28,460 Royal Rumble winner and former Damage CTRL leader, Bayley, 354 00:20:28,527 --> 00:20:31,463 gets her chance for both vengeance and gold. 355 00:20:31,530 --> 00:20:34,466 She goes one-on-one with the Genius of the Sky, 356 00:20:34,533 --> 00:20:36,868 Women's Champ Iyo Sky. 357 00:20:36,935 --> 00:20:38,403 ♪ Better than me ♪ 358 00:20:38,470 --> 00:20:40,772 [Graves] Tonight's Friday Night SmackDown on Fox 359 00:20:40,839 --> 00:20:42,908 is sponsored by Progressive Insurance. 360 00:20:42,975 --> 00:20:47,379 Save when you bundle auto, home, or motorcycle insurance. 361 00:20:47,446 --> 00:20:51,850 Right now, let's send it up into the ring to SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis. 362 00:20:51,917 --> 00:20:54,086 ♪ Like there ain't nobody Who better than me? ♪ 363 00:20:54,152 --> 00:20:55,320 [music fades] 364 00:20:55,921 --> 00:21:00,292 Ladies and gentlemen, we have a monumental piece of business to take care of. 365 00:21:00,359 --> 00:21:04,429 But before we do that, uh, quick question. Who's ready for WrestleMania? 366 00:21:04,496 --> 00:21:06,832 [crowd cheering] 367 00:21:06,898 --> 00:21:08,600 I love to hear that. 368 00:21:09,368 --> 00:21:13,238 Okay, so ever since I came aboard as your SmackDown General Manager, 369 00:21:13,305 --> 00:21:17,209 I've had one singular, definitive goal, 370 00:21:17,275 --> 00:21:21,446 to make this show the number one show 371 00:21:21,513 --> 00:21:25,584 in all of pro wrestling and sports entertainment for you, 372 00:21:25,651 --> 00:21:27,419 our WWE Universe. 373 00:21:30,122 --> 00:21:34,393 And I firmly believe that the acquisition 374 00:21:34,459 --> 00:21:37,162 of the following Superstar 375 00:21:37,229 --> 00:21:41,033 takes me a giant step closer to that goal. 376 00:21:41,900 --> 00:21:44,803 So if you would all please join me 377 00:21:44,870 --> 00:21:51,076 in welcoming the new member of the SmackDown roster. 378 00:21:51,143 --> 00:21:53,378 Ladies and gentlemen, 379 00:21:53,445 --> 00:21:55,113 Jade Cargill. 380 00:21:55,180 --> 00:21:57,949 [crowd cheering loudly] 381 00:22:00,786 --> 00:22:03,522 [wind howling] 382 00:22:07,359 --> 00:22:09,094 [Jade] A storm… 383 00:22:09,161 --> 00:22:10,362 [laughs] 384 00:22:10,429 --> 00:22:11,663 …is coming. 385 00:22:12,397 --> 00:22:15,600 ["A Storm Is Coming" playing] 386 00:22:31,583 --> 00:22:33,852 [crowd cheering] 387 00:22:40,225 --> 00:22:45,430 [Graves] Bad News, I don't know if monumental is big enough of a word 388 00:22:45,497 --> 00:22:50,969 to describe the acquisition that is Jade Cargill. 389 00:22:51,036 --> 00:22:54,272 We had the chance to get a glimpse of what she's capable of 390 00:22:54,339 --> 00:22:57,342 in the Royal Rumble match a few months back, 391 00:22:57,409 --> 00:23:01,279 but this is a game-changer in every sense of the word. 392 00:23:02,247 --> 00:23:05,217 [Wade] Corey, I've no idea what you just said. 393 00:23:05,283 --> 00:23:10,355 I simply cannot stop staring at Jade Cargill. 394 00:23:10,422 --> 00:23:11,656 Respectfully. 395 00:23:11,723 --> 00:23:14,526 [Graves] She is awe-inspiring 396 00:23:14,593 --> 00:23:16,862 and has carved herself a physique 397 00:23:16,928 --> 00:23:20,098 that would make Michelangelo himself jealous. 398 00:23:20,165 --> 00:23:27,038 A work of art and a threat to the entire SmackDown women's division. 399 00:23:27,105 --> 00:23:30,442 [Wade] That is the best human being I have ever seen. 400 00:23:33,078 --> 00:23:35,313 [Graves] Can you pick your jaw up off the desk? 401 00:23:35,380 --> 00:23:36,715 We got a show to call. 402 00:23:36,782 --> 00:23:38,583 [Wade] You're gonna have to help me, Corey. 403 00:23:44,623 --> 00:23:46,191 [music fades] 404 00:23:46,258 --> 00:23:49,995 Hell, if you ask me, Nick, 405 00:23:50,061 --> 00:23:53,432 it's about damn time. 406 00:23:53,498 --> 00:23:56,968 [crowd cheering] 407 00:23:57,035 --> 00:24:00,105 And since we finally put pen to paper… 408 00:24:03,875 --> 00:24:07,546 let me make myself crystal clear. 409 00:24:09,648 --> 00:24:15,053 We have one of the best female roster in the world. 410 00:24:15,787 --> 00:24:17,456 [crowd cheers] 411 00:24:18,056 --> 00:24:21,259 But they're not Jade Cargill. 412 00:24:22,928 --> 00:24:24,729 They're not the headline. 413 00:24:25,697 --> 00:24:30,569 They are not a once-in-a-lifetime Superstar. 414 00:24:32,671 --> 00:24:35,106 And let me give you another weather update. 415 00:24:36,541 --> 00:24:38,176 The Storm… 416 00:24:39,811 --> 00:24:41,279 has arrived. 417 00:24:41,346 --> 00:24:42,481 [crowd cheers] 418 00:24:42,547 --> 00:24:45,917 ["A Storm Is Coming" playing] 419 00:24:45,984 --> 00:24:49,387 [Graves] Welcome to SmackDown, Jade Cargill. 420 00:24:59,998 --> 00:25:00,999 [music fades] 421 00:25:01,066 --> 00:25:03,401 Standing by with Dakota Kai and The Kabuki Warriors. 422 00:25:03,468 --> 00:25:06,538 And, Dakota, it's been an eventful night for the SmackDown women's division. 423 00:25:06,605 --> 00:25:08,506 We saw Bayley attack Iyo Sky. 424 00:25:08,573 --> 00:25:10,609 We saw Jade Cargill sign her contract. 425 00:25:10,675 --> 00:25:15,580 Jade? Jade? Tell me, what has Jade done except just stand there? 426 00:25:15,647 --> 00:25:18,884 Okay. And Bayley? Bayley is going to be embarrassed 427 00:25:18,950 --> 00:25:21,286 next week at WrestleMania thanks to Iyo. 428 00:25:21,353 --> 00:25:24,389 But you know what the best part of SmackDown is gonna be tonight? 429 00:25:24,456 --> 00:25:27,926 It's gonna be when I beat Bianca in the middle of that ring, all right? 430 00:25:27,993 --> 00:25:30,662 She was not even a thought in our minds. 431 00:25:30,729 --> 00:25:35,467 And yet she decided to reinsert herself back into our business by helping Naomi. 432 00:25:36,501 --> 00:25:39,871 She went through two years of Damage CTRL beatdowns. 433 00:25:39,938 --> 00:25:42,908 All right. She wants to call herself the strongest, the roughest, the toughest. 434 00:25:42,974 --> 00:25:44,943 Maybe if she were the smartest, 435 00:25:45,010 --> 00:25:48,513 she would never have gotten involved in Damage CTRL's business. 436 00:25:49,347 --> 00:25:50,215 Come on. 437 00:25:51,516 --> 00:25:53,418 All right. A very confident Dakota Kai 438 00:25:53,485 --> 00:25:56,454 takes on Bianca Belair in tonight's main event. 439 00:25:59,724 --> 00:26:01,760 -Oh, Nick. Nick, do you have a second? -Ladies? 440 00:26:01,826 --> 00:26:04,763 Do you have a minute? Oh my God, you're just the man I was looking for. 441 00:26:04,829 --> 00:26:06,865 You don't understand how many ideas I have for us. 442 00:26:06,932 --> 00:26:08,500 So there's lots of people with [indistinct]. 443 00:26:08,567 --> 00:26:10,435 But I was thinking. Our lights… Our lights could be 444 00:26:10,502 --> 00:26:12,470 -a little bit darker. No, no, no. -Isla. I'm so sorry. 445 00:26:12,537 --> 00:26:14,506 Our music, our music, you know, a bit more of like the… 446 00:26:14,572 --> 00:26:17,676 -No. Nick, I'll text you. Nick. Okay? -Table that. 447 00:26:17,742 --> 00:26:19,811 -Okay. -[Isla] Nick, I'll text you! 448 00:26:22,847 --> 00:26:25,216 [crowd cheers] 449 00:26:25,984 --> 00:26:29,321 Did you make sure LA Knight is not gonna be here tonight? 450 00:26:31,056 --> 00:26:35,660 Like I told you yesterday, I asked LA Knight not to be here tonight. 451 00:26:36,161 --> 00:26:37,062 [scoffs] 452 00:26:37,562 --> 00:26:39,331 You should have told him. 453 00:26:42,567 --> 00:26:44,035 ♪ Scream it out loud ♪ 454 00:26:44,102 --> 00:26:45,470 ♪ A-Town down ♪ 455 00:26:45,537 --> 00:26:48,573 [Graves] WrestleMania XL is sponsored by Snickers. 456 00:26:48,640 --> 00:26:50,342 Snickers satisfies. 457 00:26:50,408 --> 00:26:52,978 And by WWE 2K24, 458 00:26:53,044 --> 00:26:57,015 the highest rated WWE 2K game of all time. 459 00:26:57,082 --> 00:26:59,117 Relive 40 years of WrestleMania. 460 00:26:59,184 --> 00:27:01,953 Play all new match types and career mode experiences 461 00:27:02,020 --> 00:27:06,157 with an iconic roster of over 200 Superstars and Legends. 462 00:27:06,224 --> 00:27:09,227 Available now worldwide. 463 00:27:10,362 --> 00:27:16,067 And, Wade, we're about to learn who will take the next step to WrestleMania. 464 00:27:16,134 --> 00:27:21,473 [Wade] Smug and egotistical, A-Town Down Under on social media earlier, 465 00:27:21,539 --> 00:27:22,841 as far as they're concerned, 466 00:27:22,907 --> 00:27:25,577 they've already booked their ticket to WrestleMania. 467 00:27:27,412 --> 00:27:29,447 [overlapping chatter] 468 00:27:29,514 --> 00:27:33,551 Listen, all we wanted was an opportunity. Tonight, we got it. 469 00:27:33,618 --> 00:27:35,887 You guys are the best tag team in WWE. You earned it. 470 00:27:35,954 --> 00:27:37,956 -Yes, sir. -Let's go out tonight and prove it. 471 00:27:38,023 --> 00:27:40,458 Let's punch our ticket to WrestleMania now. 472 00:27:40,525 --> 00:27:42,293 -And then we go win those golds. -Exactly. 473 00:27:42,360 --> 00:27:45,764 Hey, y'all see what we got. Champagne already ready on ice. 474 00:27:45,830 --> 00:27:47,899 -[chuckling] Let's go! -Champagne! 475 00:27:47,966 --> 00:27:50,602 Take care of business, man. Y'all look good. 476 00:27:51,736 --> 00:27:54,439 -Let's roll. Let's roll. -Showtime. 477 00:27:54,506 --> 00:27:56,641 [whooping] 478 00:27:56,708 --> 00:27:58,376 ♪ Let's go, A-Town down ♪ 479 00:27:58,443 --> 00:28:02,313 [Graves] Sort of last-minute motivation from The All Mighty and B-Fab. 480 00:28:02,380 --> 00:28:05,417 But Waller and Theory look poised and ready 481 00:28:05,483 --> 00:28:08,987 to carve their path to the Showcase of the Immortals. 482 00:28:09,054 --> 00:28:12,257 ["Bring the Swag" playing] 483 00:28:17,996 --> 00:28:19,664 ♪ I bring the swag like nobody can ♪ 484 00:28:19,731 --> 00:28:20,765 [bell rings] 485 00:28:20,832 --> 00:28:23,735 [Rome] The following contest is a tag team match 486 00:28:23,802 --> 00:28:26,371 scheduled for one fall. 487 00:28:26,438 --> 00:28:30,275 Making their way to the ring, Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins, 488 00:28:30,341 --> 00:28:33,545 The Street Profits. 489 00:28:34,813 --> 00:28:36,915 [Graves] If you're The Street Profits, Wade, 490 00:28:36,981 --> 00:28:40,085 how are you avoiding being blinded by the WrestleMania lights 491 00:28:40,151 --> 00:28:41,686 and keep your head in the game tonight? 492 00:28:41,753 --> 00:28:45,223 [Wade] I think you've got to remember who you are if you're The Street Profits. 493 00:28:45,290 --> 00:28:49,694 It has not been a great 2024 thus far for these two. 494 00:28:49,761 --> 00:28:53,164 They've had some issues with other units, namely The Final Testament. 495 00:28:53,231 --> 00:28:56,067 However, this duo is a former… 496 00:28:56,134 --> 00:29:00,772 As we see Judgment Day keeping a very close eye on proceedings here. 497 00:29:00,839 --> 00:29:02,907 Of course, one of these two teams is gonna be 498 00:29:02,974 --> 00:29:04,843 one of their opponents at WrestleMania. 499 00:29:04,909 --> 00:29:06,878 But getting back to The Street Profits, 500 00:29:06,945 --> 00:29:11,182 these guys are former two-time WWE Tag Team Champions. 501 00:29:11,249 --> 00:29:13,017 Remember who you are. 502 00:29:13,084 --> 00:29:14,919 Get in there, get the job done tonight, 503 00:29:14,986 --> 00:29:18,223 and book your tickets for the Showcase of the Immortals. 504 00:29:18,289 --> 00:29:21,392 [Graves] We know Dawkins and Ford have what it takes to make it to the dance. 505 00:29:21,993 --> 00:29:24,963 -Can Waller and Theory punch their ticket… -[bell rings] 506 00:29:25,029 --> 00:29:27,398 …to the Six-Pack Ladder Match? 507 00:29:29,033 --> 00:29:30,869 Waller with the side headlock applied. 508 00:29:32,837 --> 00:29:35,273 Let me ask you the same question on the other side of things. 509 00:29:35,340 --> 00:29:38,376 If you're Theory and Waller, how do you keep your head level in this matchup 510 00:29:38,443 --> 00:29:39,611 knowing what's at stake? 511 00:29:39,677 --> 00:29:42,013 [Wade] I'll tell you right now, there is zero chance 512 00:29:42,080 --> 00:29:45,884 Grayson Waller and Austin Theory are capable of keeping their heads level. 513 00:29:45,950 --> 00:29:48,419 That's normally a bad thing, but that arrogance, 514 00:29:48,486 --> 00:29:52,323 that presumptive nature of these two seems to work well for them somehow. 515 00:29:52,390 --> 00:29:53,625 [Graves] Double-team incoming. 516 00:29:53,691 --> 00:29:56,861 There you can see trending number one in the United States, SmackDown. 517 00:29:56,928 --> 00:30:01,199 And number two, The Storm that has just arrived, 518 00:30:01,266 --> 00:30:03,768 Jade Cargill has the world buzzing. 519 00:30:03,835 --> 00:30:06,437 And Grayson Waller just decked Montez Ford. 520 00:30:06,504 --> 00:30:08,606 Here comes Waller to the outside. 521 00:30:08,673 --> 00:30:10,341 Oh my God! 522 00:30:11,543 --> 00:30:15,547 [Wade] Corey Graves taken out. Street Profits running hot tonight! 523 00:30:18,883 --> 00:30:22,687 [Graves] Grayson Waller at the moment in complete control of Angelo Dawkins. 524 00:30:22,754 --> 00:30:25,223 This is Theory and Waller against The Street Profits. 525 00:30:25,290 --> 00:30:28,793 The winner heads to WrestleMania, and this was just before the break. 526 00:30:28,860 --> 00:30:31,863 We often talk about having the best seat in the house, Bad News. 527 00:30:31,930 --> 00:30:34,132 But this isn't exactly what I had in mind. 528 00:30:34,199 --> 00:30:36,034 [Wade] That's called the worst seat in the house. 529 00:30:36,100 --> 00:30:37,769 I'm glad it was you and not Michael Cole. 530 00:30:37,836 --> 00:30:40,638 Michael Cole would currently be in tears if he'd have been landed on. 531 00:30:40,705 --> 00:30:43,408 [Graves] I'm gonna be in traction if I stay here too much longer. 532 00:30:43,474 --> 00:30:45,343 Grayson Waller flexing his balance. 533 00:30:45,410 --> 00:30:47,011 But gets caught by Dawkins… 534 00:30:47,779 --> 00:30:49,581 T-Bone suplex! 535 00:30:49,647 --> 00:30:52,350 [Wade] Dawkins, such a beast of a man, 536 00:30:52,417 --> 00:30:55,153 but needs this tag in the worst way possible. 537 00:30:55,220 --> 00:31:00,425 A fresh Montez Ford starting to feel it and wants in in the worst way. 538 00:31:00,491 --> 00:31:02,327 [Graves] Here comes Austin Theory. 539 00:31:04,395 --> 00:31:06,531 Putting the brakes on Dawkins for the moment. 540 00:31:06,598 --> 00:31:09,133 Sent into The Street Profits' corner. Dawkins out of the way. 541 00:31:09,200 --> 00:31:12,904 Tag is made! Montez Ford, the legal competitor. 542 00:31:12,971 --> 00:31:14,572 [Wade] The speedster of the group. 543 00:31:14,639 --> 00:31:17,508 -[Graves] Whoa! -[Wade] Just unreal athleticism. 544 00:31:18,176 --> 00:31:20,111 Spring and punch. 545 00:31:20,979 --> 00:31:23,147 [Graves] Adrenaline personified. 546 00:31:23,214 --> 00:31:27,352 Montez Ford is the real deal, and down goes Austin Theory. 547 00:31:27,418 --> 00:31:31,022 [Wade] What a special, special competitor 548 00:31:31,089 --> 00:31:35,393 getting to show his stuff, trying to book his ticket for WrestleMania. 549 00:31:35,460 --> 00:31:39,030 [Graves] And that's what it's all about. Montez Ford knows full well. 550 00:31:39,097 --> 00:31:42,433 Moonsault into the cover, shoulders down. 551 00:31:42,500 --> 00:31:47,906 Austin Theory keeps his and Waller's WrestleMania hopes alive. 552 00:31:47,972 --> 00:31:51,309 [Wade] The durable Angelo Dawkins back in the fight now. 553 00:31:51,376 --> 00:31:52,610 Tez has done the damage. 554 00:31:52,677 --> 00:31:56,247 Perhaps now it's time for the finishing touches. 555 00:31:56,314 --> 00:31:59,117 [Graves] Montez making the climb to the top turnbuckle. 556 00:31:59,183 --> 00:32:00,852 Blockbuster! 557 00:32:00,918 --> 00:32:04,022 -[Wade] A-Town is down. -[Graves] Cover by Dawkins. 558 00:32:05,423 --> 00:32:10,428 And Grayson Waller at the last possible fraction of a second. 559 00:32:10,495 --> 00:32:13,598 [Wade] He just broke the land speed record breaking that pin up. 560 00:32:13,665 --> 00:32:16,601 [Graves] Oh man! But from behind. 561 00:32:16,668 --> 00:32:18,503 Shoulders down, Theory. 562 00:32:19,604 --> 00:32:21,439 Theory rolling to the outside. 563 00:32:21,506 --> 00:32:24,542 [Wade] An absolute slug to the jaw of Grayson Waller, 564 00:32:24,609 --> 00:32:26,277 who has not moved since. 565 00:32:26,344 --> 00:32:28,646 But now it's the Austin Theory Show… or is it? 566 00:32:28,713 --> 00:32:31,316 [Graves] Sit-out powerbomb by Dawkins. 567 00:32:31,382 --> 00:32:33,217 Tag made once again. 568 00:32:33,284 --> 00:32:37,088 Montez Ford thinking of making travel plans. 569 00:32:37,155 --> 00:32:39,991 But… but look at the TitanTron… 570 00:32:41,125 --> 00:32:42,493 [Wade] Lashley and B-Fab. 571 00:32:42,560 --> 00:32:45,730 This is the good stuff. Bobby, very, very unprofessional. 572 00:32:45,797 --> 00:32:47,298 Caught you drinking on the job. 573 00:32:47,365 --> 00:32:50,868 Street Profits, I know you're real busy, WrestleMania and all that. 574 00:32:50,935 --> 00:32:52,103 Really important match. 575 00:32:52,170 --> 00:32:55,239 Just so you know, you're missing a really good party right now. 576 00:32:55,306 --> 00:32:56,307 [laughing] 577 00:32:58,343 --> 00:32:59,877 Bobby. Bobby. Come here. Hey. 578 00:32:59,944 --> 00:33:02,213 Open your eyes. Open your eyes. 579 00:33:02,280 --> 00:33:03,982 B-Fab, are you okay? 580 00:33:05,350 --> 00:33:08,586 [Graves] Dawkins, understandably, distracted by what's occurring backstage. 581 00:33:08,653 --> 00:33:10,088 [Wade] Don't forget what's important. 582 00:33:10,154 --> 00:33:12,357 That's booking your ticket to WrestleMania. 583 00:33:12,423 --> 00:33:15,560 -And that beat too long… -[Graves] Knees up, shoulders down. 584 00:33:15,626 --> 00:33:19,197 Theory! Theory and Waller are going to WrestleMania. 585 00:33:19,263 --> 00:33:20,732 [Rome] Here are your winners, 586 00:33:20,798 --> 00:33:27,472 the team of Grayson Waller and Austin Theory. 587 00:33:28,306 --> 00:33:33,011 [Wade] Well, hand a very, very large assist to The Final Testament. 588 00:33:33,077 --> 00:33:36,748 The Street Profits had this one all but won, 589 00:33:36,814 --> 00:33:40,284 but the recipients of some rather good fortune… 590 00:33:40,351 --> 00:33:43,087 A-Town Down Under just booked their ticket 591 00:33:43,154 --> 00:33:48,459 to WrestleMania and the Six-Pack challenge for the WWE Tag Championships. 592 00:33:48,526 --> 00:33:50,862 -Wait… -[Graves] Wait a minute. AOP! 593 00:33:50,928 --> 00:33:54,165 Akam and Rezar of The Final Testament 594 00:33:54,232 --> 00:33:57,101 looking to pick the bones of The Street Profits. 595 00:33:57,168 --> 00:34:00,671 [Wade] Two 300-plus-pound thugs. 596 00:34:00,738 --> 00:34:02,774 [Graves] When the stakes were at their highest, 597 00:34:02,840 --> 00:34:05,143 The Final Testament struck. 598 00:34:05,209 --> 00:34:07,645 Here comes Kross, Ellering, and Scarlett. 599 00:34:07,712 --> 00:34:09,213 I don't know about you, 600 00:34:09,280 --> 00:34:11,883 but Kross and Scarlett give me serious Mickey and Mallory vibes. 601 00:34:11,949 --> 00:34:13,684 It's unsettling to be around. 602 00:34:13,751 --> 00:34:19,157 [Wade] Well, this is a unit that absolutely shows zero mercy. 603 00:34:19,223 --> 00:34:24,629 And their ire, the focus of their ire completely on The Street Profits. 604 00:34:24,695 --> 00:34:26,597 [Graves] Oh God! Super Collider. 605 00:34:26,664 --> 00:34:29,434 [yelling] 606 00:34:31,202 --> 00:34:33,971 [indistinct yelling] 607 00:34:34,038 --> 00:34:35,540 [crowd booing] 608 00:34:37,241 --> 00:34:39,477 [Graves] And here comes Bobby Lashley. 609 00:34:39,544 --> 00:34:42,547 [Wade] Back-- Back off, Bobby. The damage is done. 610 00:34:44,048 --> 00:34:46,651 [Graves] Lashley blinded by rage. 611 00:34:46,717 --> 00:34:51,355 [Wade] And clearly his brain is not operating at full capacity 612 00:34:51,422 --> 00:34:53,357 because this simply cannot work. 613 00:34:53,424 --> 00:34:55,393 [Graves] The All Mighty took down Kross, 614 00:34:55,460 --> 00:34:59,130 but he's gonna be overwhelmed by AOP and a flurry of hammer fists. 615 00:34:59,197 --> 00:35:03,434 [Wade] The absolute most inevitable result you could imagine. 616 00:35:03,501 --> 00:35:07,939 But Bobby Lashley still desperately throwing anything. 617 00:35:08,005 --> 00:35:10,408 [Graves] There's no quit whatsoever in The All Mighty, 618 00:35:10,475 --> 00:35:14,712 but Kross trying to help Lashley find some. 619 00:35:15,880 --> 00:35:17,582 You understand, Bobby? 620 00:35:17,648 --> 00:35:21,085 Now, nobody goes to WrestleMania. 621 00:35:21,152 --> 00:35:24,822 You failed them, and you failed yourself! 622 00:35:24,889 --> 00:35:27,225 [yelling] 623 00:35:27,291 --> 00:35:29,460 ["The End Is Near" playing] 624 00:35:29,527 --> 00:35:32,363 [Graves] Well, Wade, when it counted most, 625 00:35:32,430 --> 00:35:35,766 when the stakes couldn't get any higher for The Street Profits, 626 00:35:35,833 --> 00:35:40,505 The Final Testament spoils their plan. 627 00:35:42,540 --> 00:35:45,643 [Wade] Well, throw out the rulebook when it comes to The Final Testament. 628 00:35:45,710 --> 00:35:49,780 The only book they operate by is the Paul Ellering Book of Pain. 629 00:35:49,847 --> 00:35:51,749 Well, it seems like faction warfare is becoming 630 00:35:51,816 --> 00:35:54,719 an increasingly common occurrence again here in WWE, 631 00:35:54,785 --> 00:35:58,356 which also includes the LWO and Legado Del Fantasma. 632 00:35:58,422 --> 00:36:00,591 But last week, it was not Legado 633 00:36:00,658 --> 00:36:02,994 that Rey Mysterio would have to keep his eyes on. 634 00:36:03,060 --> 00:36:05,429 Find out what I mean in our Progressive Match Flo. 635 00:36:06,864 --> 00:36:09,467 [announcer] Match Flo is sponsored by Progressive. 636 00:36:09,534 --> 00:36:12,970 A triple threat of protection with home, auto, and more. 637 00:36:14,438 --> 00:36:17,408 [Graves] This has been a rivalry steeped in betrayal. 638 00:36:17,475 --> 00:36:19,544 [dramatic music playing] 639 00:36:19,610 --> 00:36:24,248 Family. It's almost impressive how badly this relationship has devolved. 640 00:36:25,383 --> 00:36:27,218 The battle for legacy. 641 00:36:30,054 --> 00:36:32,890 LWO! 642 00:36:33,724 --> 00:36:38,963 [Wade] Nobody has Rey Mysterio more well-scouted than Santos Escobar. 643 00:36:39,030 --> 00:36:44,268 [Escobar] I have to hurt you in ways that will be hard to watch. 644 00:36:45,536 --> 00:36:51,542 [Mysterio] I will slap that stupid, arrogant smile off your face. 645 00:36:52,276 --> 00:36:55,212 [Graves] Mysterio may have just taken out Escobar once and for all. 646 00:36:56,147 --> 00:36:57,815 Ah, whoa, whoa! 647 00:37:01,886 --> 00:37:04,121 -[Wade] Ah. -[Graves] You can't be serious. 648 00:37:05,056 --> 00:37:06,757 "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio. 649 00:37:08,259 --> 00:37:11,028 619 from Escobar. 650 00:37:11,963 --> 00:37:13,164 Phantom Driver. 651 00:37:14,632 --> 00:37:16,834 Escobar steals the win. 652 00:37:17,902 --> 00:37:21,272 [Wade] Rey Mysterio had victory within his grasp. 653 00:37:23,140 --> 00:37:28,980 [Graves] "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio rears his head to cost Rey big time. 654 00:37:29,046 --> 00:37:31,415 -[inaudible] -[music fades] 655 00:37:34,385 --> 00:37:37,388 ["Legacy of the Ghost" playing] 656 00:37:37,455 --> 00:37:41,125 [Wade] Rey Mysterio unable to rid himself of the pain 657 00:37:41,192 --> 00:37:42,927 that has been Santos Escobar. 658 00:37:42,994 --> 00:37:46,163 And of course, his own flesh and blood, Dominik Mysterio, 659 00:37:46,230 --> 00:37:48,699 once again costing the Hall of Famer big. 660 00:37:51,002 --> 00:37:55,706 [Rome] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Elektra Lopez, 661 00:37:55,773 --> 00:38:00,711 Berto, Angel, and Santos Escobar… 662 00:38:00,778 --> 00:38:04,615 Legado Del Fantasma. 663 00:38:04,682 --> 00:38:08,219 [Graves] It could be a massive night for Legado Del Fantasma. 664 00:38:08,286 --> 00:38:10,187 Angel and Berto in action later. 665 00:38:10,254 --> 00:38:13,090 But Santos thanks "Dirty" Dom, next. 666 00:38:13,157 --> 00:38:14,091 Legado! 667 00:38:14,158 --> 00:38:15,326 -Familia. -Familia. 668 00:38:18,062 --> 00:38:19,897 [soft music playing] 669 00:38:19,964 --> 00:38:24,001 [narrator] Next Friday, a WWE special event 670 00:38:25,369 --> 00:38:28,606 as a new class of Legends become immortalized. 671 00:38:28,673 --> 00:38:31,976 -[Heyman] My name is… -[narrator] Paul Heyman. 672 00:38:32,643 --> 00:38:35,646 -[man] Unbelievable individual… -[narrator] Muhammad Ali. 673 00:38:35,713 --> 00:38:37,615 [woman] This is a different breed of woman. 674 00:38:37,682 --> 00:38:38,983 [narrator] Bull Nakano. 675 00:38:39,050 --> 00:38:40,751 [man] They got the magic. They got the charisma. 676 00:38:40,818 --> 00:38:42,620 [narrator] The US Express. 677 00:38:42,687 --> 00:38:45,323 [man] The man that has become a legend in his own time… 678 00:38:45,389 --> 00:38:47,158 [narrator] And Thunderbolt Patterson. 679 00:38:47,224 --> 00:38:51,562 The 2024 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony. 680 00:38:51,629 --> 00:38:54,965 Live next Friday, immediately following SmackDown, 681 00:38:55,032 --> 00:38:57,234 streaming exclusively on Peacock. 682 00:39:00,805 --> 00:39:03,541 [Graves] The WWE Universe is still reeling 683 00:39:03,607 --> 00:39:07,078 after the ending of Monday Night Raw this past week. 684 00:39:07,144 --> 00:39:10,548 Tonight, we will revisit The Rock's brutal attack 685 00:39:10,614 --> 00:39:14,085 on "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. 686 00:39:16,754 --> 00:39:21,525 And tonight's Friday Night SmackDown on Fox is sponsored by Progressive. 687 00:39:21,592 --> 00:39:23,894 ["Legacy of the Ghost" playing] 688 00:39:25,463 --> 00:39:26,997 [music fades] 689 00:39:28,065 --> 00:39:31,001 You know, I hate to be that guy. 690 00:39:32,136 --> 00:39:35,806 [crowd boos] 691 00:39:36,407 --> 00:39:38,142 But I told you so. 692 00:39:39,110 --> 00:39:40,478 [speaking in Spanish] 693 00:39:41,245 --> 00:39:46,083 [in English] And I want you to remember and never, ever forget. 694 00:39:46,150 --> 00:39:49,220 Especially you, little kids with Rey Mysterio masks… 695 00:39:51,322 --> 00:39:54,392 [chuckling] It was me! 696 00:39:55,726 --> 00:39:58,896 I put Rey Mysterio on the shelf for months. 697 00:39:59,630 --> 00:40:03,667 And, hey, I know I didn't get the infection and the amputation 698 00:40:03,734 --> 00:40:05,469 just like I wanted… 699 00:40:06,537 --> 00:40:08,472 but I got the next best thing. 700 00:40:09,406 --> 00:40:14,211 I got to beat Rey Mysterio in the center of this ring last week. 701 00:40:14,278 --> 00:40:15,913 [crowd] What? 702 00:40:18,182 --> 00:40:22,319 He's the greatest luchador of all time. 703 00:40:22,386 --> 00:40:23,888 [crowd] What? 704 00:40:24,422 --> 00:40:26,056 Or at least he was. 705 00:40:26,123 --> 00:40:27,391 [crowd] What? 706 00:40:27,892 --> 00:40:30,694 [speaking in Spanish] 707 00:40:30,761 --> 00:40:32,062 [crowd] What? 708 00:40:32,129 --> 00:40:35,166 -[in English] I outsmarted you, Rey. -[crowd] What? 709 00:40:35,232 --> 00:40:39,136 And all it took was one phone call. 710 00:40:39,203 --> 00:40:40,504 [crowd] What? 711 00:40:40,571 --> 00:40:45,576 One call to a man that despises you, 712 00:40:45,643 --> 00:40:47,444 just as I do. 713 00:40:47,511 --> 00:40:48,879 [crowd] What? 714 00:40:48,946 --> 00:40:50,948 ["It Is My Time" playing] 715 00:40:51,015 --> 00:40:52,917 [crowd boos] 716 00:41:03,027 --> 00:41:08,432 [Graves] Look at the confident grin on the face of "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio 717 00:41:08,499 --> 00:41:10,234 of The Judgment Day. 718 00:41:10,301 --> 00:41:13,838 Wade, how proud of himself is Dom tonight? 719 00:41:13,904 --> 00:41:15,873 [Wade] The man is just glowing. 720 00:41:15,940 --> 00:41:18,275 I know he has his detractors, and I get it. 721 00:41:18,342 --> 00:41:21,412 He's not always the easiest guy to like, 722 00:41:21,479 --> 00:41:23,547 but you have to admire a man 723 00:41:23,614 --> 00:41:26,951 who can step out of the massive shadow of his father, 724 00:41:27,017 --> 00:41:30,287 a god of this entire industry, 725 00:41:30,354 --> 00:41:33,324 and say, "Nah, that ain't for me. I'm doing it my way." 726 00:41:33,390 --> 00:41:36,527 [Graves] Rey did his best to create separation, to create distance. 727 00:41:36,594 --> 00:41:41,398 [Wade] Oh, you can say that again, by completely neglecting his own child. 728 00:41:41,465 --> 00:41:44,101 Yeah. That's how you make distance with your own son. 729 00:41:44,168 --> 00:41:46,103 Bravo, Rey Mysterio. 730 00:41:46,170 --> 00:41:49,673 -[music ends] -[crowd boos] 731 00:41:51,876 --> 00:41:53,177 Hey, shut up. 732 00:41:59,583 --> 00:42:01,218 I'm sorry about this, though. 733 00:42:01,919 --> 00:42:03,988 From the bottom of my heart, Dom. 734 00:42:06,257 --> 00:42:08,692 Thank you. Gracias. 735 00:42:08,759 --> 00:42:11,362 And I wanna apologize. 736 00:42:12,129 --> 00:42:14,999 I know we didn't see eye to eye at first… 737 00:42:15,966 --> 00:42:19,703 And I've said this before, but now I can say it to your face. 738 00:42:22,506 --> 00:42:25,142 You were right. 739 00:42:35,219 --> 00:42:39,456 [crowd booing loudly] 740 00:42:39,523 --> 00:42:43,027 ¡Cállense y déjenme hablar! 741 00:42:44,061 --> 00:42:47,031 [crowd continues booing] 742 00:42:47,097 --> 00:42:48,399 [Escobar in English] Shut up! 743 00:42:49,133 --> 00:42:53,070 [crowd booing continuously] 744 00:42:56,540 --> 00:42:58,175 [boos soften] 745 00:42:58,242 --> 00:43:00,377 I will do everything… 746 00:43:00,444 --> 00:43:03,580 [crowd boos loudly] 747 00:43:06,684 --> 00:43:08,385 [boos soften] 748 00:43:08,452 --> 00:43:11,555 -…everything in… -[crowd boos loudly] 749 00:43:13,223 --> 00:43:19,296 …in my power to make that deadbeat's life a living hell! 750 00:43:19,363 --> 00:43:22,032 -[crowd boos] -You see what you did, Rey? 751 00:43:22,099 --> 00:43:25,302 You always turn your back on the people who love you. 752 00:43:25,369 --> 00:43:30,140 And I'll be damned if a deadbeat, good-for-nothing like you gets… 753 00:43:30,207 --> 00:43:32,176 ["Booyaka 619" by P.O.D. playing] 754 00:43:32,242 --> 00:43:34,979 [crowd cheers] 755 00:43:35,045 --> 00:43:39,116 [Graves] Well, Santos, you're gonna have a chance to say it to the man's face. 756 00:43:39,183 --> 00:43:45,489 The Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio is here with the entire LWO. 757 00:43:45,556 --> 00:43:46,624 ♪ 619 ♪ 758 00:43:46,690 --> 00:43:47,625 ♪ Booyaka, booyaka ♪ 759 00:43:47,691 --> 00:43:51,595 [Wade] Yeah, enter the party poopers just when things were getting good. 760 00:43:52,363 --> 00:43:54,365 [Graves] It is deafening in here. 761 00:43:54,431 --> 00:43:56,634 ♪ Booyaka, booyaka, 619 ♪ 762 00:43:56,700 --> 00:43:59,370 ♪ What you gonna do When we come for you? ♪ 763 00:43:59,436 --> 00:44:01,672 [song continues in Spanish] 764 00:44:03,741 --> 00:44:07,811 [Graves] Joaquin Wilde, Carlito, Cruz Del Toro, Zelina Vega, 765 00:44:07,878 --> 00:44:11,849 and of course, the leader, Rey Mysterio. 766 00:44:11,915 --> 00:44:14,451 [Wade] Yeah, of course Rey has brought all his backup. 767 00:44:14,518 --> 00:44:16,553 Wouldn't walk out here on his own, would he? 768 00:44:16,620 --> 00:44:18,522 Not man enough. Not like Dom. 769 00:44:18,589 --> 00:44:20,891 [Graves] Oh, come on, Bad News. This is just smart business 770 00:44:20,958 --> 00:44:23,594 if you're Rey Mysterio. You need someone to watch your back. 771 00:44:23,661 --> 00:44:25,229 [music fades] 772 00:44:28,699 --> 00:44:31,402 Dom, Dom, Dom. 773 00:44:32,269 --> 00:44:35,539 What a shame. Real shame. 774 00:44:35,606 --> 00:44:37,174 [speaking in Spanish] 775 00:44:37,241 --> 00:44:41,945 [in English] I truly believed that I was done fighting you, son. 776 00:44:42,012 --> 00:44:48,419 [crowd chanting "LWO"] 777 00:44:57,294 --> 00:45:00,164 But now that Santos dragged you into this, 778 00:45:00,230 --> 00:45:02,733 and clearly you want to be a part of it… 779 00:45:04,968 --> 00:45:08,238 I came to the realization that this moment, 780 00:45:08,305 --> 00:45:11,542 having both of you in front of me, 781 00:45:11,608 --> 00:45:15,179 the two men that I despise the most… 782 00:45:16,180 --> 00:45:19,216 is truly a divine intervention. 783 00:45:19,283 --> 00:45:21,685 Oh yes, and let me tell you why. 784 00:45:21,752 --> 00:45:26,657 I now have the opportunity to beat some respect into both of you! 785 00:45:31,462 --> 00:45:34,364 So let me spit out a challenge for you guys. 786 00:45:35,766 --> 00:45:39,336 How about both of you… 787 00:45:40,037 --> 00:45:42,906 tú Santos, tú Dominik, 788 00:45:42,973 --> 00:45:47,778 versus myself and a partner of my choosing… 789 00:45:52,149 --> 00:45:54,118 in a tag match… 790 00:45:59,490 --> 00:46:02,392 [crowd chanting] 791 00:46:07,498 --> 00:46:09,266 …at WrestleMania? 792 00:46:09,333 --> 00:46:12,503 [crowd cheers loudly] 793 00:46:16,573 --> 00:46:20,511 Which one of these dorks is gonna be the one? 794 00:46:20,577 --> 00:46:23,614 [crowd boos] 795 00:46:25,048 --> 00:46:28,218 -The one from the lollipop guild? -[crowd boos] 796 00:46:28,285 --> 00:46:29,686 The one with the hair? 797 00:46:30,654 --> 00:46:32,122 The non Latino? 798 00:46:38,428 --> 00:46:41,031 It's the newest member of the LWO. 799 00:46:47,204 --> 00:46:49,139 -Dragon Lee. -[Wade] What? 800 00:46:50,007 --> 00:46:51,408 ♪ Have you walking through flames ♪ 801 00:46:51,475 --> 00:46:52,543 [Wade] Wow! 802 00:46:52,609 --> 00:46:54,077 ["Control the Empire" playing] 803 00:46:54,144 --> 00:46:57,581 [Graves] What a challenge from Rey Mysterio! 804 00:46:57,648 --> 00:47:00,817 [Wade] Wait, Dragon Lee is now in the LWO? 805 00:47:00,884 --> 00:47:03,821 [Graves] Your eyes do not deceive you, Bad News, 806 00:47:03,887 --> 00:47:10,327 Dragon Lee appears to finally be a full-fledged member of the LWO. 807 00:47:10,394 --> 00:47:13,730 [Wade] Dragon Lee is the man that Rey Mysterio claims 808 00:47:13,797 --> 00:47:15,799 is the future of lucha libre, 809 00:47:15,866 --> 00:47:19,002 and that is partially what has upset Santos Escobar 810 00:47:19,069 --> 00:47:21,338 and, of course, his own son, "Dirty" Dom. 811 00:47:21,405 --> 00:47:25,442 [Graves] Well, then "Dirty" Dom and Santos have a generational problem on their hands 812 00:47:25,509 --> 00:47:29,413 if this gets made official for Philadelphia at WrestleMania. 813 00:47:30,080 --> 00:47:31,648 What you lookin' so hard at? 814 00:47:31,715 --> 00:47:35,485 You're nothing but a puny little troll. 815 00:47:35,552 --> 00:47:39,823 [Graves] And things are getting spicy between Zelina and La Madrina. 816 00:47:39,890 --> 00:47:42,259 It is breaking down. Santos with a boot. 817 00:47:42,826 --> 00:47:45,095 You had to see this coming. 818 00:47:45,162 --> 00:47:47,664 [Wade] Oh, and the trenches have emptied out. 819 00:47:47,731 --> 00:47:51,535 It is now open warfare in the world of lucha libre. 820 00:47:52,202 --> 00:47:56,373 [Graves] LWO versus Legado Del Fantasma. 821 00:47:56,440 --> 00:47:58,675 And the LWO are holding the ring. 822 00:47:59,443 --> 00:48:02,479 Elektra and Zelina throwing down on the outside. 823 00:48:02,546 --> 00:48:04,147 [Wade] Those two have completely snapped. 824 00:48:04,214 --> 00:48:06,683 Listen, Legado Del Fantasma still have a tag match 825 00:48:06,750 --> 00:48:08,952 to take place later tonight. 826 00:48:09,019 --> 00:48:11,622 [Graves] Later tonight? It's scheduled to be next. 827 00:48:11,688 --> 00:48:13,490 [Wade] They gotta qualify for WrestleMania. 828 00:48:13,557 --> 00:48:14,791 This is the worst prep possible. 829 00:48:14,858 --> 00:48:17,127 [Graves] It's WrestleMania season, Bad News. 830 00:48:17,194 --> 00:48:19,596 You have to expect pandemonium. 831 00:48:19,663 --> 00:48:22,833 Here comes "Dirty" Dom, and there goes "Dirty" Dom. 832 00:48:23,934 --> 00:48:26,336 [Wade] Nice assist by Carlito. 833 00:48:26,403 --> 00:48:29,506 [Graves] Dragon Lee takes out Legado! 834 00:48:32,643 --> 00:48:36,179 [Wade] Dragon Lee with those generational lucha skills 835 00:48:36,246 --> 00:48:38,849 that have impressed Rey Mysterio so much. 836 00:48:38,915 --> 00:48:40,984 The newest member of the LWO. 837 00:48:41,051 --> 00:48:42,185 ♪ 619 ♪ 838 00:48:42,252 --> 00:48:44,621 ♪ Booyaka, booyaka, Rey Mysterio ♪ 839 00:48:44,688 --> 00:48:48,825 [Graves] We could be headed for a tag team showdown in Philadelphia. 840 00:48:49,559 --> 00:48:51,828 ♪ Booyaka, booyaka, 619 ♪ 841 00:48:51,895 --> 00:48:53,597 -Hey, B. -Hey, girl. 842 00:48:53,664 --> 00:48:55,365 -Oh! -[music fades] 843 00:48:55,933 --> 00:48:57,534 I just want to wish you well tonight. 844 00:48:57,601 --> 00:48:59,803 -Your match against Dakota. -Mm-hmm. 845 00:48:59,870 --> 00:49:02,739 And let you know that if they try any of their usual mess tonight, 846 00:49:02,806 --> 00:49:05,275 I got your back just like you had mine last week. 847 00:49:05,342 --> 00:49:06,877 You know what? I really appreciate that. 848 00:49:06,944 --> 00:49:09,846 And after talking to you last week, I realized that 849 00:49:09,913 --> 00:49:13,283 I can't be mad at you for doing what I was trying to do for the past two years. 850 00:49:13,350 --> 00:49:16,386 Take out Damage CTRL. I was here fighting for my life. 851 00:49:16,453 --> 00:49:19,022 But you know what? At this point, it's not even about Bayley no more. 852 00:49:19,089 --> 00:49:20,557 'Cause you here. 853 00:49:20,624 --> 00:49:24,328 And if it's any time to take down Damage CTRL, it's now with us. 854 00:49:24,394 --> 00:49:26,463 -Hey, you know, I get it. -Yeah. 855 00:49:26,530 --> 00:49:27,764 -But I'm here now. -Yeah. 856 00:49:27,831 --> 00:49:30,634 We in this together, and we're gonna get 'em one way or another. 857 00:49:30,701 --> 00:49:32,235 -Yeah, we gonna get 'em. -Starting tonight. 858 00:49:32,302 --> 00:49:33,136 With Dakota. 859 00:49:33,203 --> 00:49:35,072 -Starting with Dakota. -You know she don't want none. 860 00:49:35,138 --> 00:49:36,640 -She don't want none. -She don't want none. 861 00:49:36,707 --> 00:49:39,276 -Who's the roughest? Who's the toughest? -I'm the roughest, the toughest. 862 00:49:39,343 --> 00:49:41,912 -Who's the strongest? Who's the baddest? -I'm the strongest, the baddest. 863 00:49:41,979 --> 00:49:44,114 -You gonna snatch 'em? -I'm gonna snatch 'em and drag 'em. 864 00:49:44,181 --> 00:49:46,817 That's what I wanna hear. Booyah! 865 00:49:46,883 --> 00:49:48,618 That's my girl. 866 00:49:48,685 --> 00:49:50,454 That's my girl. Go get 'em, B. 867 00:49:50,520 --> 00:49:52,189 Go get 'em. Go get 'em. 868 00:49:52,255 --> 00:49:53,991 I got you, if they try you. 869 00:49:54,057 --> 00:49:57,828 [Graves] Got some big-picture thinking from Naomi and Bianca. 870 00:49:57,894 --> 00:50:00,263 [Wade] Forget all this! Cancel this match! 871 00:50:00,330 --> 00:50:02,366 [Graves] What do you mean cancel the match, Bad News? 872 00:50:02,432 --> 00:50:05,235 [Wade] It's not fair. Legado just got beaten up! 873 00:50:05,302 --> 00:50:06,336 [bell rings] 874 00:50:06,403 --> 00:50:09,740 [Rome] The following contest is a tag team match 875 00:50:09,806 --> 00:50:11,808 scheduled for one fall. 876 00:50:11,875 --> 00:50:13,477 Making their way to the ring, 877 00:50:13,543 --> 00:50:17,581 Tyler Bate, "The Bruiserweight" Pete Dunne, 878 00:50:17,647 --> 00:50:20,984 New Catch Republic. 879 00:50:21,051 --> 00:50:23,053 [Graves] Well, the winners earn the final spot 880 00:50:23,120 --> 00:50:26,189 in the Six-Pack Ladder Match at WrestleMania. 881 00:50:26,256 --> 00:50:29,326 New Catch Republic versus Legado Del Fantasma, 882 00:50:29,393 --> 00:50:30,394 next. 883 00:50:32,562 --> 00:50:35,499 [dramatic music playing] 884 00:50:35,565 --> 00:50:36,833 [Meek Mill] In this life, 885 00:50:39,469 --> 00:50:41,271 you either finish your story… 886 00:50:41,338 --> 00:50:43,407 [crowd cheering] 887 00:50:45,976 --> 00:50:48,445 …or somebody else gonna finish it for you. 888 00:50:52,549 --> 00:50:58,055 Turn neon dreams… into faded nightmares. 889 00:50:58,121 --> 00:51:00,824 ♪ Hold up, wait a minute Y'all thought I was finished? ♪ 890 00:51:00,891 --> 00:51:03,794 ♪ When I bought that Aston Martin Y'all thought it was rented? ♪ 891 00:51:05,762 --> 00:51:09,800 What's going on? Like, WrestleMania is the biggest show of the year 892 00:51:09,866 --> 00:51:11,301 and we're not communicating. 893 00:51:11,368 --> 00:51:13,670 I mean, did you guys know that Dom was gonna go out there? 894 00:51:13,737 --> 00:51:17,174 -No, he never said a word to me. -Wait, wait, wait, Rhea. Hold on. 895 00:51:17,240 --> 00:51:19,743 You're saying that he didn't smarten you up about this? 896 00:51:19,810 --> 00:51:21,545 -No. -I mean, that's odd. 897 00:51:21,611 --> 00:51:24,548 -Is there something you need to tell us? -Uh, I don't… 898 00:51:25,582 --> 00:51:28,251 -Hey, guys. -Dom, what's-what's going on? 899 00:51:28,318 --> 00:51:29,953 I told you, communication is key. 900 00:51:30,020 --> 00:51:31,755 Why didn't you tell me you're going out there? 901 00:51:31,822 --> 00:51:34,758 Mami, I'm sorry, I just… I wanted to make you proud. 902 00:51:34,825 --> 00:51:37,961 I wanted to make The Judgment Day proud. I wanted to handle business for us. 903 00:51:38,028 --> 00:51:40,363 -I'm sorry. -Hey, uh… 904 00:51:40,430 --> 00:51:42,966 is there anything else you need to tell us? 905 00:51:43,033 --> 00:51:45,368 Yeah, I think I need to go see a doctor. 906 00:51:46,536 --> 00:51:48,638 I know where it is. Come on, medical's down here. 907 00:51:48,705 --> 00:51:50,540 -I'll bring you. I'll bring him. -Sorry, Mami. 908 00:51:53,076 --> 00:51:58,248 You know what? This WrestleMania is way too important not only for us as a group, 909 00:51:58,315 --> 00:51:59,916 but for us as individuals. 910 00:52:00,784 --> 00:52:03,787 Is there something that you need to tell me? 911 00:52:04,821 --> 00:52:08,024 Whoa, whoa, whoa! The only thing that needs to be said 912 00:52:08,091 --> 00:52:12,329 is that WrestleMania is gonna belong to The Judgment Day. 913 00:52:12,395 --> 00:52:13,763 -Okay. -I like that. 914 00:52:13,830 --> 00:52:15,398 -Yeah. -That's right. 915 00:52:15,465 --> 00:52:17,834 [Graves] A rare miscommunication within The Judgment Day, 916 00:52:17,901 --> 00:52:19,469 but this is a tag team matchup. 917 00:52:19,536 --> 00:52:21,471 The winners will earn the final spot 918 00:52:21,538 --> 00:52:24,141 in the Six-Pack Ladder Match at WrestleMania. 919 00:52:24,207 --> 00:52:26,743 Legado Del Fantasma, Angel and Berto, 920 00:52:26,810 --> 00:52:30,180 able to recover from the melee moments ago involving the LWO. 921 00:52:31,348 --> 00:52:35,152 Battling the renowned purveyors of British Strong Style, 922 00:52:35,218 --> 00:52:36,853 the New Catch Republic, 923 00:52:36,920 --> 00:52:39,923 Pete Dunne and, oh, Tyler Bate. 924 00:52:39,990 --> 00:52:42,692 But right now, Legado in control. 925 00:52:42,759 --> 00:52:44,961 And, Bad News, is it possible that The Judgment Day, 926 00:52:45,028 --> 00:52:48,198 realizing the magnitude of WrestleMania, are feeling the heat right now? 927 00:52:48,265 --> 00:52:49,666 [Wade] No, I don't think so. 928 00:52:49,733 --> 00:52:52,302 I think it's a massive WrestleMania for The Judgment Day. 929 00:52:52,369 --> 00:52:53,403 A lot on the line. 930 00:52:53,470 --> 00:52:55,539 Not least they'll be defending those Tag Championships 931 00:52:55,605 --> 00:52:59,376 against one of these two teams and four other contenders. 932 00:52:59,442 --> 00:53:02,345 But you know what? It's all in a day's work for The Judgment Day 933 00:53:02,412 --> 00:53:06,483 who have simply been running WWE now for a long time. 934 00:53:06,550 --> 00:53:08,185 Take a deep breath, everyone. 935 00:53:08,885 --> 00:53:11,087 No panic in the eyes of The Judgment Day. 936 00:53:13,757 --> 00:53:17,794 [Graves] Angel right now, releasing a chop that would give anybody reason to panic. 937 00:53:17,861 --> 00:53:20,196 [Wade] Well, there's certainly panic in the eyes of Tyler Bate, 938 00:53:20,263 --> 00:53:21,698 who has perhaps walked… 939 00:53:21,765 --> 00:53:25,569 [Graves] Uh-oh. You can't take your eyes off The Bruiserweight. 940 00:53:27,037 --> 00:53:31,875 Snap German suplex from Pete Dunne dumping Angel on the back of his neck. 941 00:53:31,942 --> 00:53:35,045 Angel desperately in need of a tag as is Dunne. 942 00:53:35,979 --> 00:53:39,382 [Wade] It's all about the tekkers when it comes to the New Catch Republic. 943 00:53:39,950 --> 00:53:42,252 That is their pathway to victory. 944 00:53:43,286 --> 00:53:45,288 [Graves] More of the unique offense of Tyler Bate, 945 00:53:45,355 --> 00:53:48,458 perched on the middle turnbuckle into a European uppercut, 946 00:53:48,525 --> 00:53:50,460 like a cruise missile from the ropes. 947 00:53:51,194 --> 00:53:53,964 [Wade] Some lucha skills of his own, has Tyler Bate. 948 00:53:54,030 --> 00:53:55,332 The man can really do it all. 949 00:53:55,899 --> 00:53:56,967 Whoa! 950 00:53:57,033 --> 00:53:58,902 [Graves] Running shooting star into the cover. 951 00:53:58,969 --> 00:54:00,136 [referee] One, two… 952 00:54:00,670 --> 00:54:03,139 [Graves] Tyler Bate, perhaps pound for pound, 953 00:54:03,206 --> 00:54:07,577 the strongest member of the WWE roster, if not certainly close. 954 00:54:07,644 --> 00:54:10,947 Definitely in the discussion. Around we go, down goes Berto. 955 00:54:12,015 --> 00:54:14,718 [Wade] Right now, it is the Tyler Bate show. 956 00:54:14,784 --> 00:54:17,554 Pete Dunne getting in for good measure. 957 00:54:17,621 --> 00:54:20,757 [Graves] Keep your eyes on the Big Strong Boi. 958 00:54:21,958 --> 00:54:24,427 Down goes Angel, down goes Berto. 959 00:54:24,494 --> 00:54:28,932 New Catch Republic in control, with WrestleMania at stake. 960 00:54:31,901 --> 00:54:34,504 [Graves] Legado Del Fantasma, Angel and Berto, 961 00:54:34,571 --> 00:54:37,340 now in control of this tag team matchup. 962 00:54:37,407 --> 00:54:39,109 The winners will earn the final spot 963 00:54:39,175 --> 00:54:42,279 in the Six-Pack Ladder Match at WrestleMania. 964 00:54:42,345 --> 00:54:45,515 [Wade] Well, that control was simply too much 965 00:54:45,582 --> 00:54:49,819 for Legado Del Fantasma, who had horrible prep for this matchup. 966 00:54:49,886 --> 00:54:52,922 But now, once again, New Catch Republic in full control. 967 00:54:52,989 --> 00:54:55,325 [Graves] Combo offense, stacked up high. 968 00:54:56,826 --> 00:54:58,728 And Berto able to survive. 969 00:55:00,196 --> 00:55:03,800 [Wade] Legado have barely got out of the blocks in this matchup. 970 00:55:03,867 --> 00:55:06,603 Just brief flurries of offense from them. 971 00:55:06,670 --> 00:55:08,972 [Graves] Top bins by the New Catch Republic. 972 00:55:09,039 --> 00:55:11,908 And there you see Damian Priest and Finn Bálor of The Judgment Day 973 00:55:11,975 --> 00:55:14,310 who are forced to defend their championships 974 00:55:14,377 --> 00:55:16,446 in the Six-Pack Ladder Match. 975 00:55:16,513 --> 00:55:19,883 Certainly the odds stacked against the champions. Great teamwork. 976 00:55:19,949 --> 00:55:22,285 [Wade] They had no idea that tag was coming 977 00:55:22,352 --> 00:55:24,521 as he was launching that airplane spin. 978 00:55:26,222 --> 00:55:29,125 [Graves] Angel and Berto now having a rare miscommunication. 979 00:55:29,192 --> 00:55:31,895 Shoulders down. Look at this power from Berto. 980 00:55:31,961 --> 00:55:35,231 Nearly put Bate through the center of the ring. 981 00:55:37,233 --> 00:55:39,469 Angel connects with a moonsault. 982 00:55:41,871 --> 00:55:46,009 And Tyler Bate keeps his WrestleMania hopes alive. 983 00:55:46,076 --> 00:55:48,445 [Wade] What a couple of artistes. 984 00:55:48,511 --> 00:55:53,783 Berto and Angel are just milliseconds away from victory 985 00:55:53,850 --> 00:55:57,887 and a spot in the Six-Pack Ladder Match at WrestleMania. 986 00:55:57,954 --> 00:56:00,957 Not quite good enough, but you sense they are getting 987 00:56:01,024 --> 00:56:03,560 closer and closer to booking their ticket. 988 00:56:03,626 --> 00:56:07,097 [Graves] You can feel the Mohegan Sun Arena beginning to rumble 989 00:56:07,163 --> 00:56:11,267 as the WWE Universe trying to rally behind the New Catch Republic. 990 00:56:12,001 --> 00:56:16,539 [Wade] Will we be raising a glass to honor loyalty 991 00:56:16,606 --> 00:56:19,642 and Legado Del Fantasma in a few seconds? 992 00:56:19,709 --> 00:56:22,445 That may well be the case. Look at this, Corey! 993 00:56:22,512 --> 00:56:24,347 [Graves] Oh my God. 994 00:56:25,882 --> 00:56:28,051 Double press slam, into the cover. 995 00:56:28,118 --> 00:56:30,053 Angel has the deep hook of the leg. 996 00:56:31,054 --> 00:56:34,224 And The Bruiserweight breaks up the pinfall. 997 00:56:34,290 --> 00:56:36,359 [Wade] Just in the nick of time. 998 00:56:37,861 --> 00:56:40,163 [Graves] This thing is breaking down… 999 00:56:40,230 --> 00:56:42,766 -My Lord! -[Wade] Referee, check that man. 1000 00:56:42,832 --> 00:56:45,101 [Graves] DDT. Running knees for everyone. 1001 00:56:45,168 --> 00:56:47,103 Angel. Last man standing. 1002 00:56:49,773 --> 00:56:52,509 WrestleMania is what it's all about. 1003 00:56:53,276 --> 00:56:55,912 But Bate rocks the jaw of Angel. 1004 00:56:55,979 --> 00:56:59,682 [Wade] Well, Berto is down and out after that DDT. 1005 00:57:02,185 --> 00:57:04,421 Double Tyler Driver. 1006 00:57:04,487 --> 00:57:07,190 -[Graves] That's the Burning Hammer. -[crowd] One! Two! Three! 1007 00:57:07,257 --> 00:57:08,892 -[bell rings] -And they, 1008 00:57:08,958 --> 00:57:12,428 the New Catch Republic, are headed to WrestleMania. 1009 00:57:12,495 --> 00:57:16,166 [Rome] Here are your winners, New Catch Republic. 1010 00:57:16,232 --> 00:57:18,601 ["Walk of Life" playing] 1011 00:57:19,702 --> 00:57:23,239 [Graves] What an effort by Angel and Berto. 1012 00:57:23,306 --> 00:57:25,909 But the field is now set. 1013 00:57:25,975 --> 00:57:30,780 Look at the competitors in this Six-Pack Ladder Match 1014 00:57:30,847 --> 00:57:34,484 for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles, Wade. 1015 00:57:34,551 --> 00:57:37,654 [Wade] Well, it's been weeks of battling. We are there. 1016 00:57:37,720 --> 00:57:41,724 All six teams are booked now for WrestleMania, 1017 00:57:41,791 --> 00:57:43,560 Tag Championships on the line, 1018 00:57:43,626 --> 00:57:47,030 and those Tag Championships belonging to The Judgment Day 1019 00:57:47,096 --> 00:57:49,566 have never been in greater jeopardy. 1020 00:57:49,632 --> 00:57:52,402 Well, if you're talking about tag team matchups and jeopardy, 1021 00:57:52,469 --> 00:57:56,840 we can't not mention the biggest WrestleMania tag team match of all time, 1022 00:57:56,906 --> 00:57:58,641 The Rock and Roman Reigns 1023 00:57:58,708 --> 00:58:01,010 against Seth "Freakin" Rollins and Cody Rhodes. 1024 00:58:01,077 --> 00:58:03,947 But it was this past Monday on Raw 1025 00:58:04,013 --> 00:58:07,283 that Cody Rhodes met a speed bump 1026 00:58:07,350 --> 00:58:10,587 in the form of an encounter with The Final Boss. 1027 00:58:12,455 --> 00:58:15,525 Yes, I am backstage, hoping to get a word with The Rock 1028 00:58:15,592 --> 00:58:17,260 before he leaves the building 1029 00:58:17,327 --> 00:58:19,062 after a moment that has social me-- 1030 00:58:19,128 --> 00:58:20,663 Excuse me. Rock, 1031 00:58:20,730 --> 00:58:23,233 I have to ask the question on everybody's mind. 1032 00:58:23,299 --> 00:58:27,303 What exactly did you say to Cody Rhodes out there? 1033 00:58:27,370 --> 00:58:28,705 [inaudible] 1034 00:58:28,771 --> 00:58:30,640 [tense music playing] 1035 00:58:33,176 --> 00:58:35,044 Go ask Cody Rhodes. 1036 00:58:37,513 --> 00:58:40,416 It's not something that I'd rather repeat. 1037 00:58:41,150 --> 00:58:46,155 However, I can tell you, it was a promise that he can't keep. 1038 00:58:46,222 --> 00:58:49,492 [overlapping whispers] 1039 00:58:52,795 --> 00:58:54,197 -Uce. -What's up, man? 1040 00:58:54,264 --> 00:58:56,599 Hey, something don't feel right tonight, man. 1041 00:58:56,666 --> 00:58:58,601 Cody and I, we got your back. 1042 00:58:58,668 --> 00:59:01,004 -Get that W. -Yeet. 1043 00:59:01,070 --> 00:59:04,440 [Cole] Shinsuke Nakamura, Jey Uso, one-on-one. 1044 00:59:06,376 --> 00:59:08,344 Well, we've got company. 1045 00:59:08,411 --> 00:59:11,381 Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa as well, 1046 00:59:11,447 --> 00:59:12,815 and Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins. 1047 00:59:14,050 --> 00:59:16,419 Cody takes the fight to Jimmy. 1048 00:59:16,486 --> 00:59:18,354 [dramatic music playing] 1049 00:59:18,922 --> 00:59:20,456 And now McIntyre… 1050 00:59:21,724 --> 00:59:22,592 Future Shock! 1051 00:59:23,760 --> 00:59:28,498 Cameras now have once again caught up to Cody Rhodes and Jimmy Uso. 1052 00:59:28,565 --> 00:59:31,234 Now Solo Sikoa going after Cody. 1053 00:59:32,135 --> 00:59:34,771 From behind… The Rock! 1054 00:59:34,837 --> 00:59:37,106 [grim music playing] 1055 00:59:38,908 --> 00:59:42,011 [The Rock] You think The Rock was just gonna let you talk trash? 1056 00:59:43,379 --> 00:59:45,915 Upset that The Rock wasn't saying anything. 1057 00:59:45,982 --> 00:59:48,685 The Rock's got your attention now, does he? 1058 00:59:50,820 --> 00:59:52,355 To all you Cody crybabies, 1059 00:59:52,422 --> 00:59:55,391 to him, to Mama Rhodes, and to everybody. 1060 00:59:55,458 --> 00:59:56,759 It didn't have to be like this. 1061 00:59:58,628 --> 01:00:00,863 You wanna be a hero? The Rock's not your hero. 1062 01:00:00,930 --> 01:00:02,632 -Come here. -[Cody groans] 1063 01:00:02,699 --> 01:00:05,401 Look at you now. Look at your hero. 1064 01:00:06,369 --> 01:00:07,937 Look at your… 1065 01:00:08,805 --> 01:00:10,206 Now, Mama Rhodes, 1066 01:00:10,273 --> 01:00:12,542 The Rock has got a special gift for you. 1067 01:00:13,476 --> 01:00:15,378 The Rock is a man of his word. 1068 01:00:15,445 --> 01:00:18,748 He said he's gonna put your son's blood on this belt. 1069 01:00:19,415 --> 01:00:21,050 [grunting] 1070 01:00:21,784 --> 01:00:25,955 The Rock is gonna learn you about hard times… for life. 1071 01:00:26,022 --> 01:00:28,124 The Rock and Cody Rhodes, hard times. 1072 01:00:28,191 --> 01:00:32,929 'Cause this is what happens when you [bleep] with The Final Boss. 1073 01:00:36,566 --> 01:00:38,935 Look at your son, Mama Rhodes. 1074 01:00:39,002 --> 01:00:41,304 [groaning softly] 1075 01:00:41,371 --> 01:00:43,039 [music fades] 1076 01:00:47,443 --> 01:00:50,780 What? Just because the show is over, that doesn't mean that this stops. 1077 01:00:50,847 --> 01:00:52,048 [tense music playing] 1078 01:00:52,115 --> 01:00:56,419 [yelling] 1079 01:00:57,453 --> 01:00:58,888 I'll see you at WrestleMania. 1080 01:01:01,491 --> 01:01:03,126 [music fades] 1081 01:01:05,128 --> 01:01:06,529 Huh? 1082 01:01:06,596 --> 01:01:09,365 "By orders of The Tribal Chief." 1083 01:01:09,432 --> 01:01:14,170 When you hear those words, you know something is about to happen. 1084 01:01:14,237 --> 01:01:16,539 What do you think happened to Cody Rhodes on Monday? 1085 01:01:16,606 --> 01:01:19,442 The Final Boss took out Cody Rhodes. Why? 1086 01:01:20,576 --> 01:01:24,280 By orders of The Tribal Chief. 1087 01:01:24,347 --> 01:01:25,715 [Jimmy chuckles] 1088 01:01:25,782 --> 01:01:30,586 And by these orders, Jey, you don't make it to WrestleMania. 1089 01:01:31,821 --> 01:01:36,726 It will be little brother versus little big brother 1090 01:01:36,793 --> 01:01:39,495 by orders of The Tribal Chief. 1091 01:01:41,164 --> 01:01:42,532 Jey… 1092 01:01:43,299 --> 01:01:45,001 I'll see you next week. 1093 01:01:46,269 --> 01:01:47,737 I'm gonna miss you. 1094 01:01:48,805 --> 01:01:50,406 But I gotta take you out. 1095 01:01:52,775 --> 01:01:56,779 By orders of The Tribal Chief. 1096 01:01:59,615 --> 01:02:03,753 [Graves] A menacing warning from Solo Sikoa. 1097 01:02:03,820 --> 01:02:07,023 ["Phenomenal" playing] 1098 01:02:13,763 --> 01:02:16,833 WWE is proud to support our nation's heroes 1099 01:02:16,899 --> 01:02:20,670 in partnership with the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation. 1100 01:02:20,736 --> 01:02:24,507 Earlier this week, WWE celebrated National Medal of Honor Day, 1101 01:02:24,574 --> 01:02:27,743 and we are proud to showcase their sacrifices, 1102 01:02:27,810 --> 01:02:31,147 their heroism, and service to our nation. 1103 01:02:32,315 --> 01:02:33,883 ♪ No, they don't want none ♪ 1104 01:02:33,950 --> 01:02:36,018 ♪ No, they don't want none ♪ 1105 01:02:38,221 --> 01:02:40,623 My name is Mike Thornton. I'm a retired Navy SEAL. 1106 01:02:40,690 --> 01:02:43,025 I've always wanted to be a Navy frogman. 1107 01:02:43,092 --> 01:02:46,429 October 1972, we were sent to do a recon. 1108 01:02:46,496 --> 01:02:48,998 Tommy Norris was the officer in charge. 1109 01:02:49,065 --> 01:02:51,100 We swam to shore, so we're in the wrong place. 1110 01:02:51,167 --> 01:02:53,035 Then we started seeing we were getting surrounded. 1111 01:02:53,102 --> 01:02:57,006 Firefight lasted for almost three hours, us fighting over 100 guys, 1112 01:02:57,073 --> 01:02:59,175 and that's when Tommy said, "We gotta get outta here." 1113 01:02:59,242 --> 01:03:01,844 As we're retreating, that's when Tommy was shot, 1114 01:03:01,911 --> 01:03:03,813 and the bullets hit him in the temple. 1115 01:03:03,880 --> 01:03:06,649 I ran back up there and threw him on my shoulder. 1116 01:03:06,716 --> 01:03:09,352 Then we got to the water. We swam for approximately three hours, 1117 01:03:09,418 --> 01:03:11,954 and I saw a junk coming to help pick us up. 1118 01:03:13,022 --> 01:03:15,424 Receiving the Medal of Honor is an honor. 1119 01:03:15,491 --> 01:03:19,162 He'll always say that he was doing what he was supposed to do. 1120 01:03:19,228 --> 01:03:21,063 He was not gonna leave Tommy. 1121 01:03:21,130 --> 01:03:23,966 [Thornton] The medal belongs to all the men and women who never came back. 1122 01:03:24,033 --> 01:03:26,002 I can wear this medal for all of them. 1123 01:03:26,068 --> 01:03:29,472 I wear it with pride. I wear it with honor. It's everything. 1124 01:03:35,144 --> 01:03:37,246 [Graves] The Pat McAfee Show goes live 1125 01:03:37,313 --> 01:03:41,050 from WWE World at WrestleMania next Friday. 1126 01:03:41,117 --> 01:03:45,254 Special guests include WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H, 1127 01:03:45,321 --> 01:03:47,323 "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, 1128 01:03:47,390 --> 01:03:50,159 and the United States Champion Logan Paul. 1129 01:03:50,226 --> 01:03:54,163 Oh, and, by the way, Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley. 1130 01:03:54,230 --> 01:03:59,869 Tickets are available right now at FanaticsEvents.com/WWE. 1131 01:03:59,936 --> 01:04:02,004 And get this, due to such high demand, 1132 01:04:02,071 --> 01:04:06,075 today, WWE announced additional VIP meet and greets. 1133 01:04:06,142 --> 01:04:09,145 Bayley on Thursday, "Dirty" Dom on Sunday, 1134 01:04:09,212 --> 01:04:12,148 and LA Knight on Monday, April 8th. 1135 01:04:12,215 --> 01:04:15,451 General admission ticket holders can purchase VIP tickets 1136 01:04:15,518 --> 01:04:17,520 for these guaranteed meet and greets. 1137 01:04:17,587 --> 01:04:20,756 There is so much going on at WWE World next week. 1138 01:04:20,823 --> 01:04:23,526 Get your tickets, and for more information, 1139 01:04:23,593 --> 01:04:27,630 visit FanaticsEvents.com/WWE. 1140 01:04:28,130 --> 01:04:32,134 [Wade] Well, let me talk to you about bad blood and merciless beatings 1141 01:04:32,201 --> 01:04:36,105 because they come to a head in just over a week's time. 1142 01:04:36,172 --> 01:04:39,342 "The Phenomenal One" AJ Styles goes head-to-head 1143 01:04:39,408 --> 01:04:42,278 with "The Megastar" LA Knight, yeah, 1144 01:04:42,345 --> 01:04:44,480 at WrestleMania XL. 1145 01:04:44,547 --> 01:04:47,083 [Graves] Well, Bad News, don't say your yeahs too loud 1146 01:04:47,149 --> 01:04:48,618 because Styles is here. 1147 01:04:48,684 --> 01:04:51,354 [Wade] Yeah, he gave me the evil eye for a second there. 1148 01:04:52,221 --> 01:04:55,157 [Rome] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome 1149 01:04:55,224 --> 01:05:00,496 "The Phenomenon" AJ Styles. 1150 01:05:07,436 --> 01:05:09,505 It's been a little over a week. 1151 01:05:18,948 --> 01:05:23,319 [crowd chanting "Yeah"] 1152 01:05:27,423 --> 01:05:31,494 You know, you're the reason that he came to my house 1153 01:05:32,695 --> 01:05:35,798 and assaulted me in my own front yard. 1154 01:05:35,865 --> 01:05:37,600 [crowd] Yeah! 1155 01:05:37,667 --> 01:05:41,370 Yeah. I shoulda had his ass locked up and rot in jail, 1156 01:05:41,437 --> 01:05:43,572 and miss his first WrestleMania. 1157 01:05:43,639 --> 01:05:45,041 [crowd] Yeah! 1158 01:05:45,107 --> 01:05:48,110 Oh, but I've got bigger plans for LA Knight. 1159 01:05:48,944 --> 01:05:52,581 I want the biggest spotlight possible for LA Knight. 1160 01:05:52,648 --> 01:05:54,450 And that is WrestleMania. 1161 01:05:54,517 --> 01:05:56,052 [crowd] Yeah! 1162 01:05:56,552 --> 01:06:01,590 And I will expose him for the overachieving, 1163 01:06:01,657 --> 01:06:06,929 under-talented piece of trash that he is. 1164 01:06:10,299 --> 01:06:13,002 Yeah, I know, I know, Nick Aldis said 1165 01:06:13,069 --> 01:06:16,372 he asked LA Knight not to be here tonight, 1166 01:06:17,373 --> 01:06:21,944 but I guarantee you LA Knight is here. 1167 01:06:28,250 --> 01:06:30,753 So, LA Knight, are you gonna walk down the aisle? 1168 01:06:30,820 --> 01:06:32,955 Is that where you are? Is that where you're gonna come out 1169 01:06:33,022 --> 01:06:34,790 and make your presence known? 1170 01:06:34,857 --> 01:06:37,460 Is this it? Well, come on. 1171 01:06:41,764 --> 01:06:45,267 No? No, you could be anywhere. 1172 01:06:45,334 --> 01:06:47,503 You could be up there with these idiots. 1173 01:06:53,275 --> 01:06:55,711 He could be the cameraman for all I know. 1174 01:07:03,619 --> 01:07:06,822 What you gonna do? Nothin'. Get out of my ring. 1175 01:07:09,492 --> 01:07:12,194 You're better looking than LA Knight. That ain't saying much. 1176 01:07:14,697 --> 01:07:18,401 That's right. What, are you disappointed that wasn't LA Knight? 1177 01:07:18,467 --> 01:07:22,338 -[crowd cheers] -You're gonna be… 1178 01:07:23,739 --> 01:07:28,878 [crowd chanting] LA Knight! LA Knight! LA Knight! 1179 01:07:32,148 --> 01:07:36,152 [Styles] Hey, get him! That's him! Get him! Get him! Get him! 1180 01:07:36,218 --> 01:07:38,621 -I'll show you, -[Graves] Thankfully, security… 1181 01:07:38,687 --> 01:07:41,023 I knew you were here, LA. I know you were here. 1182 01:07:44,393 --> 01:07:47,830 Get him outta here. Get on. Moron. 1183 01:07:47,897 --> 01:07:49,398 Get outta here. 1184 01:07:51,600 --> 01:07:52,902 Get him outta here! 1185 01:07:56,639 --> 01:07:59,608 Are we done with the games? Huh? 1186 01:07:59,675 --> 01:08:03,145 LA Knight, if you can hear me, are we done with the games? 1187 01:08:04,647 --> 01:08:10,853 Because I will not be playing any games at WrestleMania. 1188 01:08:14,023 --> 01:08:17,093 And I swear, if I run into you tonight, 1189 01:08:17,159 --> 01:08:19,995 I will knock your teeth 1190 01:08:20,062 --> 01:08:21,730 down your thro-- 1191 01:08:23,599 --> 01:08:26,368 -[Graves] Turn around, AJ! -[Wade] It's The Megastar. 1192 01:08:26,435 --> 01:08:29,538 -[Graves] LA Knight is here. -[Wade] Yeah! 1193 01:08:32,341 --> 01:08:35,845 [Graves] Knight, bringing the fight to The Phenomenal One. 1194 01:08:35,911 --> 01:08:38,214 [Wade] A Megastar-size beatdown. 1195 01:08:38,280 --> 01:08:41,817 [crowd] Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! 1196 01:08:43,686 --> 01:08:47,323 [Graves] Thousands and thousands chanting in unison 1197 01:08:47,389 --> 01:08:50,893 as LA Knight takes out Styles. 1198 01:08:55,531 --> 01:08:58,100 Pretty impressive disguise by LA Knight. 1199 01:08:58,167 --> 01:09:01,904 -[Wade] Had everyone fooled. -[Graves] Two feet from us, I had no idea. 1200 01:09:02,872 --> 01:09:06,942 [Wade] I thought I could smell kavorka in the building. I was wrong. Ooh! 1201 01:09:08,177 --> 01:09:10,746 [Graves] Styles avoiding disaster. 1202 01:09:10,813 --> 01:09:13,415 [Wade] Almost had his head taken off by that chair. 1203 01:09:14,350 --> 01:09:18,454 [Graves] LA Knight knows exactly how bad the steel chair feels. 1204 01:09:18,521 --> 01:09:23,225 Remember, it was Styles inside the Elimination Chamber in Australia. 1205 01:09:23,292 --> 01:09:27,329 [Wade] Anger and rage boiling over. He's coming our way. 1206 01:09:30,633 --> 01:09:34,036 [crowd cheers] 1207 01:09:39,808 --> 01:09:44,713 AJ, you talk about I'm trash. 1208 01:09:44,780 --> 01:09:49,418 You got to be the biggest piece of human walking waste I've ever seen. 1209 01:09:49,485 --> 01:09:50,753 [crowd] Yeah! 1210 01:09:51,353 --> 01:09:54,323 So I'm gonna tell you like this. Run, hide. 1211 01:09:54,390 --> 01:09:56,325 Do anything you need to. 1212 01:09:56,392 --> 01:10:00,963 But at the end of the day, WrestleMania, I'm not gonna ask you. 1213 01:10:01,030 --> 01:10:02,831 I'm not gonna tell you. 1214 01:10:02,898 --> 01:10:07,403 You will know whose game this is with everybody sayin' it. 1215 01:10:07,469 --> 01:10:10,573 [crowd] LA Knight, yeah! 1216 01:10:10,639 --> 01:10:13,175 You're damn right. Yeah! 1217 01:10:13,242 --> 01:10:15,110 ["Welcome to LA" playing] 1218 01:10:15,177 --> 01:10:19,281 [Graves] Well, The Megastar is in a hell of a bad mood, Wade. 1219 01:10:19,348 --> 01:10:22,885 I wouldn't wanna be AJ Styles in Philadelphia. 1220 01:10:22,952 --> 01:10:25,588 [Wade] Can you pass me that t-shirt he threw away? I want to have it. 1221 01:10:25,654 --> 01:10:27,423 -I want to keep it. -[Graves] You're disgusting. 1222 01:10:27,489 --> 01:10:29,124 [indistinct] 1223 01:10:29,191 --> 01:10:31,961 How about that right there? You see that guy? 1224 01:10:32,027 --> 01:10:34,863 AJ, you can't run anywhere. 1225 01:10:34,930 --> 01:10:38,233 The whole world's tellin' ya whose game it is. 1226 01:10:39,235 --> 01:10:42,605 ["Blinded Light" by Corey Beshoar playing] 1227 01:10:42,671 --> 01:10:45,074 ♪ I'm blinded by your light ♪ 1228 01:10:45,140 --> 01:10:48,410 When Paris Hilton said some girls are born with glitter in their veins… 1229 01:10:48,477 --> 01:10:50,713 ♪ Blinded by your light ♪ 1230 01:10:52,047 --> 01:10:53,449 …she was talking about me. 1231 01:10:55,050 --> 01:10:59,054 Everyone thinks life is so much easier when you're an insane athlete, 1232 01:11:00,289 --> 01:11:01,857 have a gorgeous tan, 1233 01:11:03,158 --> 01:11:07,663 have perfect pearly white teeth, and you're a main event talent. 1234 01:11:07,730 --> 01:11:11,667 But carrying the burden of perfection is not as easy as I make it look. 1235 01:11:17,973 --> 01:11:20,109 ♪ Blinded by your light ♪ 1236 01:11:21,877 --> 01:11:24,113 To my adoring fans on SmackDown, 1237 01:11:24,179 --> 01:11:29,818 I vow to always look hot, and to spare your eyes from the uggos. 1238 01:11:29,885 --> 01:11:31,520 Two words for you, babe. 1239 01:11:33,355 --> 01:11:34,623 [whispers] Lip filler. 1240 01:11:34,690 --> 01:11:37,259 ♪ We're gonna drive all night ♪ 1241 01:11:37,326 --> 01:11:39,395 ♪ We're gonna run all the red lights ♪ 1242 01:11:39,461 --> 01:11:42,931 ♪ So, baby, turn it up Want to feel that rush, yeah ♪ 1243 01:11:42,998 --> 01:11:47,236 Everyone is gonna find out exactly what Tiffy Time is all about. 1244 01:11:48,737 --> 01:11:49,838 Toodles. 1245 01:11:49,905 --> 01:11:51,440 [music fades] 1246 01:11:54,209 --> 01:11:56,378 ♪ I'm on my own, against the wall ♪ 1247 01:11:56,445 --> 01:12:02,851 [Graves] It is main event time here on Friday Night SmackDown with The EST. 1248 01:12:03,719 --> 01:12:05,821 -[Wade] A woman with an ax to grind. -[bell rings] 1249 01:12:05,888 --> 01:12:08,891 [Rome] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 1250 01:12:08,957 --> 01:12:12,728 Introducing first, from Knoxville, Tennessee, 1251 01:12:12,795 --> 01:12:17,132 Bianca Belair. 1252 01:12:17,199 --> 01:12:19,868 [Grave] Well, for the better part of the last two years, 1253 01:12:19,935 --> 01:12:23,405 Damage CTRL have made The EST's life hell. 1254 01:12:23,472 --> 01:12:27,976 Bianca looks to even the score tonight against Dakota Kai. 1255 01:12:28,043 --> 01:12:29,311 ♪ Watch me shine now ♪ 1256 01:12:29,378 --> 01:12:31,613 ♪ I never needed you at all ♪ 1257 01:12:31,680 --> 01:12:33,615 ["Watch Me Shine" playing] 1258 01:12:35,317 --> 01:12:36,218 ♪ I never needed you… ♪ 1259 01:12:38,721 --> 01:12:40,823 [Graves] But what a week we have next week, Wade. 1260 01:12:40,889 --> 01:12:42,825 [Wade] Yeah, it's not WrestleMania season 1261 01:12:42,891 --> 01:12:46,195 without the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal! 1262 01:12:46,261 --> 01:12:50,065 Who will take home the prestigious Eighth Wonder of the World Trophy this year? 1263 01:12:50,132 --> 01:12:52,434 Find out next week on SmackDown. 1264 01:12:52,501 --> 01:12:56,905 [Graves] How about this extremely special edition of the "KO Show" 1265 01:12:56,972 --> 01:13:00,809 with special guest "The Viper" Randy Orton? 1266 01:13:00,876 --> 01:13:03,812 [Wade] Well, as we saw earlier, these are two women with some history 1267 01:13:03,879 --> 01:13:05,848 and a strong dislike for one another. 1268 01:13:05,914 --> 01:13:08,584 They get to throw hands next week on SmackDown. 1269 01:13:08,650 --> 01:13:13,288 LWO's Zelina Vega goes one-on-one with Legado's Elektra Lopez. 1270 01:13:13,355 --> 01:13:16,992 [Graves] And two tag teams who earned their WrestleMania tickets tonight. 1271 01:13:17,059 --> 01:13:21,797 The New Catch Republic will square off against Grayson Waller and Austin Theory. 1272 01:13:21,864 --> 01:13:23,599 [Wade] As we heard earlier in the show, 1273 01:13:23,665 --> 01:13:26,668 the worst WrestleMania prep possible for Jey Uso. 1274 01:13:26,735 --> 01:13:29,405 He fights twin brother Jimmy at WrestleMania, 1275 01:13:29,471 --> 01:13:31,840 but next Friday on SmackDown 1276 01:13:31,907 --> 01:13:36,278 has to get through his merciless younger brother, Solo Sikoa. 1277 01:13:36,345 --> 01:13:40,616 [Graves] It is WrestleMania Week, so make sure you catch WWE Speed 1278 01:13:40,682 --> 01:13:44,853 exclusively on X Wednesday at noon Eastern. 1279 01:13:45,354 --> 01:13:48,891 But of course, tonight, Friday Night SmackDown on Fox 1280 01:13:48,957 --> 01:13:51,260 is sponsored by Progressive Insurance. 1281 01:13:51,326 --> 01:13:55,798 Save when you bundle auto, home, or motorcycle insurance. 1282 01:13:57,866 --> 01:14:00,335 It is main event time. 1283 01:14:00,402 --> 01:14:03,972 We are already joined by "The EST" Bianca Belair, 1284 01:14:04,039 --> 01:14:08,010 who would love to put Damage CTRL permanently in her rearview mirror. 1285 01:14:08,076 --> 01:14:12,915 [Wade] Well, Belair has been dragged into a battle she initially wanted no part of. 1286 01:14:12,981 --> 01:14:17,186 She's had a rethink now and wants to destroy Damage CTRL 1287 01:14:17,252 --> 01:14:20,656 once and for all, starting with her opponent here. 1288 01:14:20,722 --> 01:14:23,459 ["Kombat" playing] 1289 01:14:23,525 --> 01:14:27,963 [announcer] And her opponent, representing Damage CTRL, 1290 01:14:28,597 --> 01:14:31,767 Dakota Kai. 1291 01:14:33,068 --> 01:14:35,938 [Graves] Well, WrestleMania Weekend takes over Philadelphia, 1292 01:14:36,004 --> 01:14:39,474 and limited tickets for next Friday's SmackDown and Hall of Fame, 1293 01:14:39,541 --> 01:14:43,912 NXT Stand and Deliver on Sunday, and the Raw after WrestleMania on Monday, 1294 01:14:43,979 --> 01:14:47,216 all taking place at the Wells Fargo Center. 1295 01:14:47,282 --> 01:14:50,519 Don't miss out on your chance to be part of all the action. 1296 01:14:50,586 --> 01:14:55,023 Visit ticketmaster.com and get your tickets before they're gone. 1297 01:15:02,698 --> 01:15:03,799 [music fades] 1298 01:15:03,866 --> 01:15:05,067 [bell rings] 1299 01:15:05,133 --> 01:15:07,703 [Graves] Bianca Belair eager to mix it up with Dakota Kai, 1300 01:15:07,769 --> 01:15:13,075 the manipulative, almost de facto newest leader of Damage CTRL. 1301 01:15:13,809 --> 01:15:15,777 At least doing most of the translating. 1302 01:15:15,844 --> 01:15:18,313 Dakota Kai certainly has not proven trustworthy. 1303 01:15:18,380 --> 01:15:20,315 Bianca Belair has been a woman 1304 01:15:20,382 --> 01:15:23,318 who has been at war with Damage CTRL since their formation, 1305 01:15:23,385 --> 01:15:25,654 and Bianca has really been short on allies. 1306 01:15:25,721 --> 01:15:28,223 Nearly everyone who stepped up to fight beside Bianca 1307 01:15:28,290 --> 01:15:30,926 has come out of the equation worse for wear. 1308 01:15:30,993 --> 01:15:35,597 [Wade] And that might well be the destiny awaiting Bianca Belair, 1309 01:15:35,664 --> 01:15:38,166 because Damage CTRL have proven time and again 1310 01:15:38,233 --> 01:15:39,835 they are such a dangerous unit. 1311 01:15:39,902 --> 01:15:42,371 -[Graves] Shoulders down. -[Wade] And, Corey, 1312 01:15:42,437 --> 01:15:46,742 I take you up completely on your statement that Kai is not loyal or trustworthy. 1313 01:15:46,808 --> 01:15:49,177 Completely the opposite, in my opinion. 1314 01:15:49,244 --> 01:15:53,448 Totally loyal to the champions within Damage CTRL, 1315 01:15:53,515 --> 01:15:56,351 and perhaps got rid of the snake that was Bayley. 1316 01:15:58,954 --> 01:16:01,256 [Graves] Sounds nice there in fantasyland. How's the weather? 1317 01:16:01,323 --> 01:16:03,292 Look at the power of The EST. 1318 01:16:03,358 --> 01:16:04,860 But Kai executes a knee. 1319 01:16:07,629 --> 01:16:11,133 [Wade] Kai is a woman who simply has not had enough of the spotlight 1320 01:16:11,199 --> 01:16:14,303 within Damage CTRL in large parts because of that injury, 1321 01:16:14,369 --> 01:16:15,704 but is in control here. 1322 01:16:15,771 --> 01:16:18,340 Can she hang on against Bianca Belair? 1323 01:16:21,743 --> 01:16:24,780 [Graves] Dakota Kai of Damage CTRL, into the cover. 1324 01:16:24,846 --> 01:16:28,383 Bianca… Just barely able to escape. 1325 01:16:28,450 --> 01:16:29,618 Bianca Belair… 1326 01:16:30,819 --> 01:16:34,523 [Wade] A lot has been made of the freak genetics of Bianca Belair, 1327 01:16:34,590 --> 01:16:37,259 with good reason. Let me tell you about some freak genetics. 1328 01:16:37,326 --> 01:16:39,795 Dakota Kai has a grandfather, 1329 01:16:39,861 --> 01:16:42,097 played rugby for the All Blacks. 1330 01:16:42,164 --> 01:16:46,401 Was the most fearsome sporting team in the history of planet Earth, Corey. 1331 01:16:47,436 --> 01:16:49,805 [Graves] With you there. I'm a big fan of the All Blacks, 1332 01:16:49,871 --> 01:16:54,676 but right now, The EST hoisting up Kai once again. 1333 01:16:54,743 --> 01:16:57,546 I don't care who's in your family lineage. 1334 01:16:57,612 --> 01:17:00,649 That doesn't necessarily translate to success here in WWE. 1335 01:17:00,716 --> 01:17:03,719 [Wade] Well, Bianca Belair simply lives in the gym. 1336 01:17:03,785 --> 01:17:08,323 That's why she's capable of pulling out moves like that at a moment's notice, 1337 01:17:08,390 --> 01:17:10,692 despite a beatdown prior. 1338 01:17:10,759 --> 01:17:14,563 [Graves] It is WrestleMania season, and if it was even possible for Belair 1339 01:17:14,630 --> 01:17:17,766 to be in even better physical shape than she was a few weeks ago, 1340 01:17:17,833 --> 01:17:19,501 it is the case tonight. 1341 01:17:19,568 --> 01:17:24,139 Heavy, right hammerfists on the crown of Dakota's skull. 1342 01:17:24,206 --> 01:17:25,040 [referee] Off the hair! 1343 01:17:25,107 --> 01:17:29,378 [Wade] Dakota just ate it up and came back with an attack of her own. 1344 01:17:31,446 --> 01:17:34,149 [Graves] Tremendous athleticism from Belair. 1345 01:17:35,183 --> 01:17:36,852 Into a gutbuster on Kai. 1346 01:17:37,652 --> 01:17:39,521 [Wade] Kai trying her best to escape that. 1347 01:17:39,588 --> 01:17:42,290 Perhaps didn't get all of it, but got enough. 1348 01:17:42,357 --> 01:17:44,259 And Belair now in complete control. 1349 01:17:45,127 --> 01:17:48,764 Cranium of Kai bouncing off the mat repeatedly. 1350 01:17:48,830 --> 01:17:50,265 [Graves] Oh my goodness. 1351 01:17:51,033 --> 01:17:54,036 [Wade] It was sickening to watch that take place. 1352 01:17:54,102 --> 01:17:56,338 Belair finding top gear with ease. 1353 01:17:57,839 --> 01:17:59,775 [Graves] Moonsault, but Kai out of the way, 1354 01:17:59,841 --> 01:18:03,578 and back once again to the braid of The EST. 1355 01:18:03,645 --> 01:18:04,813 [referee] Let go of the hair! 1356 01:18:06,281 --> 01:18:09,184 [Graves] You're not gonna win a tug of war with Bianca, 1357 01:18:09,251 --> 01:18:12,154 particularly when it involves the woman's own hair. 1358 01:18:12,220 --> 01:18:14,456 Elbow right on the chin of Kai. 1359 01:18:15,457 --> 01:18:19,761 [Wade] Belair showing up and showing out right here on SmackDown. 1360 01:18:19,828 --> 01:18:21,163 Good night, Kai. 1361 01:18:29,037 --> 01:18:32,841 [Graves] Moonsault finds the mark. Hook of the leg by Belair. 1362 01:18:34,910 --> 01:18:38,680 You know, Wade, it's impressive to me how, night after night, week after week, 1363 01:18:38,747 --> 01:18:42,050 Bianca Belair utilizes almost the exact same strategy, 1364 01:18:42,117 --> 01:18:45,687 the same playbook, a very similar sequence of maneuvers. 1365 01:18:45,754 --> 01:18:51,293 But she is so athletic and so powerful that opponents rarely have an answer. 1366 01:18:51,359 --> 01:18:53,528 [Wade] Yeah, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. 1367 01:18:53,595 --> 01:18:55,597 Stick to a winning formula. 1368 01:18:55,664 --> 01:18:58,433 Belair has been shrouded in gold 1369 01:18:58,500 --> 01:19:02,804 since arriving at the very base layer of WWE. 1370 01:19:02,871 --> 01:19:06,308 There's a reason for that. She is simply unstoppable. 1371 01:19:06,374 --> 01:19:08,710 Although Kai might make me eat my words. 1372 01:19:08,777 --> 01:19:11,680 [Graves] Cover here. Poor ring positioning for Dakota Kai. 1373 01:19:11,746 --> 01:19:14,850 But very nearly escaped with a victory. 1374 01:19:14,916 --> 01:19:18,920 [Wade] I'm impressed that Kai was able to dig herself back into this matchup. 1375 01:19:18,987 --> 01:19:22,124 Shows the durability and the drive of Dakota Kai. 1376 01:19:22,691 --> 01:19:28,363 She wants gold as badly as the rest of her compatriots within Damage CTRL. 1377 01:19:29,898 --> 01:19:34,636 And taking out someone like Bianca Belair will put you on a path to the very top. 1378 01:19:34,703 --> 01:19:36,271 [crowd chanting "EST"] 1379 01:19:36,338 --> 01:19:37,806 [Graves] No doubt about that. 1380 01:19:37,873 --> 01:19:40,909 Of course, a task easier spoken about than actually accomplished. 1381 01:19:40,976 --> 01:19:42,310 [Kai] Come on, EST! 1382 01:19:42,811 --> 01:19:45,547 -[Wade] Toying… -I have to question this decision, Wade. 1383 01:19:45,614 --> 01:19:49,684 [Wade] Yeah, I was gonna say, toying with Belair can only backfire. 1384 01:19:49,751 --> 01:19:52,053 This is recovery time, in Belair's mind. 1385 01:19:52,120 --> 01:19:54,089 And there you have it! 1386 01:19:54,156 --> 01:19:56,458 Getting a little cocky, a little too confident. 1387 01:19:56,525 --> 01:19:59,728 You can do that with lesser competitors, not Bianca Belair. 1388 01:20:01,029 --> 01:20:04,633 [Graves] Massive forearm connects, and Kai answers with one of her own. 1389 01:20:04,699 --> 01:20:05,834 [crowd] Yay! 1390 01:20:06,668 --> 01:20:08,069 -[shouts] -Boo! 1391 01:20:08,136 --> 01:20:09,704 [Graves] Back and forth we go. 1392 01:20:09,771 --> 01:20:10,939 [crowd] Yay! 1393 01:20:11,006 --> 01:20:14,843 [Wade] Two women giving it everything in pursuit of victory. 1394 01:20:14,910 --> 01:20:17,212 It's about momentum this time of year. 1395 01:20:18,180 --> 01:20:19,347 [crowd] Boo! 1396 01:20:20,081 --> 01:20:21,483 Yay! 1397 01:20:22,951 --> 01:20:25,086 [Graves] Belair drops Kai again. 1398 01:20:25,854 --> 01:20:30,592 And Bianca now, looking to build a rally, trying to sustain some momentum. 1399 01:20:31,793 --> 01:20:33,829 Oh, Scorpion Kick by Dakota Kai. 1400 01:20:33,895 --> 01:20:36,898 [Wade] Yeah, flush to the temple of Bianca Belair 1401 01:20:36,965 --> 01:20:38,466 who's on jelly legs now. 1402 01:20:39,601 --> 01:20:41,770 [Graves] Here we go. Full head of steam. 1403 01:20:41,837 --> 01:20:43,839 Nobody home for Kai. 1404 01:20:43,905 --> 01:20:46,341 And this is not where you want to be 1405 01:20:46,408 --> 01:20:49,244 when you're in the ring with The EST. 1406 01:20:49,945 --> 01:20:51,513 [Wade] Dakota had it scouted. 1407 01:20:51,580 --> 01:20:54,049 Gripped that top rope, and has managed to escape. 1408 01:20:54,115 --> 01:20:57,352 -Oh no! -[Graves] Knee-first into the ring post. 1409 01:20:57,419 --> 01:20:59,287 [Wade] Patella completely smashed. 1410 01:20:59,354 --> 01:21:03,024 And that is the previously damaged knee of Dakota Kai. 1411 01:21:03,091 --> 01:21:04,793 [Graves] You're right about that one, Wade. 1412 01:21:04,860 --> 01:21:07,729 And now, Belair with an opportunity to capitalize. 1413 01:21:07,796 --> 01:21:09,865 [Wade] Yeah, you've got a softened up Dakota Kai. 1414 01:21:09,931 --> 01:21:12,601 That brace on the right knee would have offered absolutely 1415 01:21:12,667 --> 01:21:14,769 zero protection to that collision. 1416 01:21:15,570 --> 01:21:18,006 [crowd chanting "EST"] 1417 01:21:18,073 --> 01:21:20,542 [Graves] What is Belair searching for here? 1418 01:21:22,677 --> 01:21:25,313 [Wade] Whatever she damn wants. 1419 01:21:25,380 --> 01:21:27,182 [Graves] All the way up! 1420 01:21:28,083 --> 01:21:30,585 All the way down goes Dakota Kai. 1421 01:21:30,652 --> 01:21:34,589 But a nasty landing in her own right for The EST 1422 01:21:34,656 --> 01:21:36,691 as Belair delivered the superplex. 1423 01:21:36,758 --> 01:21:38,927 [Wade] Yeah, impressive deadlift suplex, 1424 01:21:38,994 --> 01:21:41,162 but let's take a look back at what preceded it. 1425 01:21:41,229 --> 01:21:46,001 It was this knee of Dakota Kai jamming against that steel post. 1426 01:21:46,067 --> 01:21:51,206 Followed by this freak-strength deadlift suplex to Kai's lower back. 1427 01:21:51,273 --> 01:21:53,275 Both women hurting in a big way. 1428 01:21:53,341 --> 01:21:55,677 [Graves] A big-time spear from Bianca. 1429 01:21:56,544 --> 01:22:00,081 Once again searching for the K.O.D. 1430 01:22:00,148 --> 01:22:03,118 If Belair hits this, it is over. 1431 01:22:03,184 --> 01:22:06,488 The Kiss of Death. Thanks for coming, Dakota. 1432 01:22:06,554 --> 01:22:08,590 -[bell rings] -And wait. 1433 01:22:08,657 --> 01:22:11,459 -And The Kabuki Warriors. -[crowd boos] 1434 01:22:11,526 --> 01:22:15,897 The result's gonna go down as official, a win for Belair. 1435 01:22:16,631 --> 01:22:20,235 But Kairi Sane and Asuka laying waste to the victor. 1436 01:22:20,302 --> 01:22:25,106 [Wade] This feels anything but victory for Belair right now. 1437 01:22:25,173 --> 01:22:30,478 But reinforcement is on her way in the form of Naomi, 1438 01:22:30,545 --> 01:22:33,515 who got a beatdown herself last week from The Kabuki Warriors. 1439 01:22:33,581 --> 01:22:37,452 [Graves] Naomi bound by a common enemy, that being Damage CTRL. 1440 01:22:38,386 --> 01:22:40,956 [Wade] But the numbers game once again. 1441 01:22:42,757 --> 01:22:44,993 [Graves] Naomi now has dropped Asuka. 1442 01:22:45,994 --> 01:22:49,397 Damage CTRL are feeling the glow at the moment, 1443 01:22:49,464 --> 01:22:53,435 but Kairi from behind again. 1444 01:22:53,501 --> 01:22:55,136 [Wade] The ultimate equalizer. 1445 01:22:57,472 --> 01:23:01,276 [Graves] Double-team attack by the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, 1446 01:23:01,343 --> 01:23:04,479 but here comes Belair re-entering the fray. 1447 01:23:06,648 --> 01:23:11,119 Naomi and Bianca trying to fight side-by-side, but… 1448 01:23:11,186 --> 01:23:15,156 Damage CTRL utilizing the numbers advantage 1449 01:23:15,223 --> 01:23:18,727 as they have so frequently and so effectively. 1450 01:23:18,793 --> 01:23:22,197 [Wade] Tactically astute. Highly dangerous. 1451 01:23:22,697 --> 01:23:25,633 And dominating the women's division. 1452 01:23:25,700 --> 01:23:29,304 [crowd chants] 1453 01:23:29,371 --> 01:23:31,439 [Graves] This is an all-out assault. 1454 01:23:31,506 --> 01:23:34,876 -["A Storm Is Coming" playing] -No, no, no. Wait. 1455 01:23:39,314 --> 01:23:42,784 The Storm is here! 1456 01:23:44,285 --> 01:23:46,388 [Wade] You really want to do this, Jade? 1457 01:23:47,455 --> 01:23:49,824 [Graves] Jade Cargill, 1458 01:23:49,891 --> 01:23:53,294 walking deliberately, with purpose, 1459 01:23:53,361 --> 01:23:57,766 in no rush, but laser-focused. 1460 01:23:59,434 --> 01:24:01,870 [Wade] I know you're new around here, Jade. 1461 01:24:01,936 --> 01:24:07,442 You have to be aware of what Damage CTRL are capable of. 1462 01:24:07,509 --> 01:24:12,981 [Graves] But Damage CTRL need to be capable of who the hell Jade Cargill is. 1463 01:24:14,115 --> 01:24:15,617 Look at this power! 1464 01:24:19,487 --> 01:24:22,891 Kairi Sane, to no avail. 1465 01:24:24,959 --> 01:24:26,528 Face-first. 1466 01:24:26,594 --> 01:24:29,831 [crowd] One! Two! Three! 1467 01:24:30,799 --> 01:24:35,136 [Wade] Single-handedly decimating Damage CTRL. 1468 01:24:35,203 --> 01:24:36,905 [crowd cheering] 1469 01:24:50,618 --> 01:24:51,786 ["A Storm Is Coming" playing] 1470 01:24:51,853 --> 01:24:58,159 [Graves] I can't say that Naomi and Belair expected Jade Cargill as backup, 1471 01:24:58,226 --> 01:25:01,396 but they are certainly happy they have it. 1472 01:25:02,197 --> 01:25:06,134 [Wade] Everything we thought we knew about the women's division 1473 01:25:06,201 --> 01:25:11,739 just changed with this flurry of offense from Jade Cargill. 1474 01:25:11,806 --> 01:25:15,310 The Storm has landed here on SmackDown, 1475 01:25:15,376 --> 01:25:18,313 and we need to start rewriting the future. 1476 01:25:21,850 --> 01:25:26,321 [Graves] Damage CTRL, you've got a brand new problem. 1477 01:25:26,387 --> 01:25:30,058 And Jade Cargill be thy name. 1478 01:25:30,125 --> 01:25:32,994 [crowd cheering] be thy name.