1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:03,570 [WWE intro music plays] 2 00:00:03,636 --> 00:00:04,771 [Triple H] Then. 3 00:00:08,408 --> 00:00:09,409 Now. 4 00:00:14,347 --> 00:00:15,415 Forever. 5 00:00:23,690 --> 00:00:24,824 Together. 6 00:00:29,696 --> 00:00:30,964 [music fades] 7 00:00:32,065 --> 00:00:33,400 ♪ Better than me ♪ 8 00:00:33,466 --> 00:00:35,635 [Graves] Welcome to the hallowed stomping grounds 9 00:00:35,702 --> 00:00:37,537 of the giants in this industry. 10 00:00:37,604 --> 00:00:39,606 From Sammartino and Morales, 11 00:00:39,672 --> 00:00:42,709 to Hogan and Cena, to Reigns and Rhodes, 12 00:00:42,776 --> 00:00:47,047 for decades, this arena has hosted countless memorable matches, 13 00:00:47,113 --> 00:00:49,482 moments, and Superstars. 14 00:00:49,549 --> 00:00:52,052 And tonight, "The Megastar," 15 00:00:52,118 --> 00:00:55,889 LA Knight, who's been traversing the globe trying to get his hands 16 00:00:55,955 --> 00:00:58,258 on the United States Champion Logan Paul, 17 00:00:58,324 --> 00:01:00,727 tonight, LA gets his chance. 18 00:01:00,794 --> 00:01:04,631 Knight joins Santos Escobar and the brash Maverick, 19 00:01:04,697 --> 00:01:08,935 the United States Champion Logan Paul, competing, for his first time, 20 00:01:09,002 --> 00:01:14,507 tonight, in a Money in the Bank qualifying match in MSG. 21 00:01:14,574 --> 00:01:16,176 And since leaving Clash at the Castle 22 00:01:16,242 --> 00:01:19,813 without her coveted WWE Women's Tag Team Title, 23 00:01:19,879 --> 00:01:22,782 Jade Cargill has been looking to get back on track. 24 00:01:22,849 --> 00:01:26,920 Tonight, Jade looks to succeed where Bianca Belair came up short 25 00:01:26,986 --> 00:01:29,722 in a Women's Money in the Bank qualifier. 26 00:01:29,789 --> 00:01:31,925 ♪ I don't see nobody, I don't see nobody ♪ 27 00:01:31,991 --> 00:01:36,062 Tonight, WWE is home. 28 00:01:36,129 --> 00:01:38,665 From the World's Most Famous Arena, 29 00:01:38,731 --> 00:01:41,568 Madison Square Garden in New York City, 30 00:01:41,634 --> 00:01:46,739 we are sold out for Friday Night SmackDown on Fox. 31 00:01:46,806 --> 00:01:50,810 And tonight's Friday Night SmackDown on Fox is sponsored by Progressive. 32 00:01:50,877 --> 00:01:55,448 A triple threat of protection with home, auto, and more. 33 00:01:55,515 --> 00:01:58,485 But as we approach Money in the Bank one week from tomorrow, 34 00:01:58,551 --> 00:02:01,254 the WWE Universe is still reeling 35 00:02:01,321 --> 00:02:04,424 after last week's evolution of The Bloodline 36 00:02:04,491 --> 00:02:07,160 and the arrival of the wolf. 37 00:02:09,863 --> 00:02:12,098 [Heyman] Solo, you're breaking commandments. 38 00:02:12,165 --> 00:02:13,967 Before Roman got on his jet, 39 00:02:14,033 --> 00:02:17,170 he agreed that Cody Rhodes is not something 40 00:02:17,237 --> 00:02:19,105 that you're supposed to handle. 41 00:02:19,172 --> 00:02:22,509 When the Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns, comes back-- 42 00:02:22,575 --> 00:02:23,409 Wiseman… 43 00:02:23,476 --> 00:02:25,345 [tense music playing] 44 00:02:25,411 --> 00:02:27,547 I hate to be the one to tell you this… 45 00:02:28,781 --> 00:02:30,150 but Roman… 46 00:02:32,252 --> 00:02:33,887 he's not coming back. 47 00:02:33,953 --> 00:02:35,321 [music fades] 48 00:02:38,291 --> 00:02:41,227 [Graves] You can see the fire in The American Nightmare's eyes. 49 00:02:41,294 --> 00:02:44,797 Cody Rhodes is looking to settle a score with the new Head of the Table. 50 00:02:44,864 --> 00:02:47,133 [dramatic music playing] 51 00:02:51,471 --> 00:02:56,843 [Wade] Yeah, it was too good to last. These Tongans are completely unhinged. 52 00:02:58,077 --> 00:02:59,279 You want some of this? 53 00:02:59,345 --> 00:03:01,814 [Graves] Here comes Orton, here comes Owens, 54 00:03:01,881 --> 00:03:04,517 doing their best to aid The American Nightmare. 55 00:03:07,086 --> 00:03:10,256 -Come on! -[Graves] Reality is beginning to set in 56 00:03:10,323 --> 00:03:11,758 for the new Head of the Table. 57 00:03:17,063 --> 00:03:19,065 That's Jacob Fatu! 58 00:03:19,132 --> 00:03:21,301 [Wade] Solo, what the hell have you done? 59 00:03:22,602 --> 00:03:25,772 [Graves] We thought Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa were dangerous, Wade. 60 00:03:25,838 --> 00:03:27,807 This guy needs to be locked up. 61 00:03:30,343 --> 00:03:33,379 [Wade] This guy is as lawless as can be. 62 00:03:42,722 --> 00:03:48,261 [Graves] Jacob Fatu is gonna destroy the WWE Champion on his first night. 63 00:03:50,763 --> 00:03:55,034 What sort of hell has been unleashed on Friday Night SmackDown 64 00:03:55,101 --> 00:03:57,170 by Solo and The Bloodline? 65 00:03:57,237 --> 00:03:58,871 [dramatic music continues] 66 00:04:04,644 --> 00:04:05,645 [music fades] 67 00:04:20,426 --> 00:04:23,429 [crowd boos] 68 00:04:27,567 --> 00:04:31,904 [Heyman] Solo, not that you answer to me, 69 00:04:31,971 --> 00:04:34,007 but may I respectfully ask… 70 00:04:35,108 --> 00:04:36,509 where's Jacob Fatu? 71 00:04:37,343 --> 00:04:41,948 [crowd chants "We want Roman"] 72 00:04:54,961 --> 00:04:57,964 ["Taking It All" featuring Stevie Stone playing] 73 00:05:03,503 --> 00:05:08,608 [Graves] Solo Sikoa and The Bloodline, just arriving at Madison Square Garden 74 00:05:08,675 --> 00:05:11,844 and wasting no time making their presence known. 75 00:05:11,911 --> 00:05:12,945 ♪ We kick in the door ♪ 76 00:05:13,012 --> 00:05:14,380 ♪ Dropping you down to the floor ♪ 77 00:05:14,447 --> 00:05:15,715 ♪ We taking it all ♪ 78 00:05:15,782 --> 00:05:16,983 ♪ Yeah, ready for war ♪ 79 00:05:17,050 --> 00:05:18,318 ♪ Better than ever before ♪ 80 00:05:18,384 --> 00:05:19,485 ♪ Taking it all ♪ 81 00:05:19,552 --> 00:05:23,956 [Graves] Bad News, the WWE Universe has been buzzing since last Friday night 82 00:05:24,023 --> 00:05:26,693 with the arrival of Jacob Fatu. 83 00:05:26,759 --> 00:05:28,227 Wait a minute. 84 00:05:28,294 --> 00:05:29,562 [Heyman] Solo? Solo! 85 00:05:29,629 --> 00:05:30,663 [car doors slamming] 86 00:05:30,730 --> 00:05:32,999 -[Wade] Oh. -[Graves] Uh-oh, wait a minute. 87 00:05:33,066 --> 00:05:33,933 [crowd cheering] 88 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:37,704 "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens, 89 00:05:37,770 --> 00:05:39,872 and "The Viper" Randy Orton. 90 00:05:40,440 --> 00:05:42,809 [Wade] They've got vengeance on their minds. 91 00:05:42,875 --> 00:05:44,444 This was inevitable. 92 00:05:45,278 --> 00:05:47,280 [Graves] Oh baby. Buckle up. 93 00:05:47,347 --> 00:05:49,882 It's going down in the Garden tonight. 94 00:05:50,550 --> 00:05:51,484 ♪ Taking it all ♪ 95 00:05:51,551 --> 00:05:53,219 ♪ Settle the score ♪ 96 00:05:53,286 --> 00:05:56,622 We may not have to wait until Money in the Bank. 97 00:05:56,689 --> 00:06:00,026 These six are setting it off. 98 00:06:00,093 --> 00:06:03,763 [Wade] Wrath and fury unleashed after what happened 99 00:06:03,830 --> 00:06:05,431 at the end of SmackDown last week. 100 00:06:10,103 --> 00:06:14,474 [Graves] The Bloodline has made life hell for the entire SmackDown roster. 101 00:06:14,540 --> 00:06:18,678 Cody Rhodes, finally, with allies standing by his side 102 00:06:18,745 --> 00:06:23,716 and the numbers game no longer applying to The Bloodline at the moment. 103 00:06:23,783 --> 00:06:28,354 [Wade] Rhodes, KO, and Orton are speaking the only language 104 00:06:28,421 --> 00:06:30,890 this version of The Bloodline understands. 105 00:06:30,957 --> 00:06:33,960 [Graves] It is pandemonium in Madison Square Garden. 106 00:06:34,594 --> 00:06:36,763 [grunting] 107 00:06:41,601 --> 00:06:44,704 Randy Orton and Tama Tonga on the outside. 108 00:06:46,005 --> 00:06:50,910 Kevin Owens and Tonga Loa, somewhere in the… in the crowd here. 109 00:06:50,977 --> 00:06:54,213 [Wade] Fireworks everywhere you look. 110 00:06:54,280 --> 00:06:56,249 We don't have enough cameras out here. 111 00:06:57,483 --> 00:06:59,285 [Graves] I don't think we need more cameras, Wade. 112 00:06:59,352 --> 00:07:01,487 We need more bodies. We need some security. 113 00:07:02,221 --> 00:07:05,291 [Wade] Security are too smart to get involved in this, Corey. 114 00:07:06,692 --> 00:07:09,462 [Graves] You might have a point, but keep an eye on KO! 115 00:07:11,497 --> 00:07:13,699 Good God, in the Garden! 116 00:07:20,139 --> 00:07:24,343 Orton and Rhodes disposing of Solo for the moment. 117 00:07:24,410 --> 00:07:25,845 [crowd cheering] 118 00:07:25,912 --> 00:07:29,649 [Wade] Bloodline may well have finally met their match. 119 00:07:29,715 --> 00:07:31,617 And not a moment too soon, 120 00:07:31,684 --> 00:07:33,219 Nick Aldis. 121 00:07:33,286 --> 00:07:37,423 [Graves] Our General Manager with a litany of security. 122 00:07:39,525 --> 00:07:42,728 [crowd cheers] 123 00:07:47,433 --> 00:07:49,202 [Graves] We gotta get things under control. 124 00:07:49,268 --> 00:07:50,436 We're just getting started. 125 00:07:50,503 --> 00:07:52,672 [yelling] 126 00:08:00,913 --> 00:08:03,115 [Graves] Welcome back to Friday Night SmackDown 127 00:08:03,182 --> 00:08:04,851 live from Madison Square Garden, 128 00:08:04,917 --> 00:08:07,587 and after the chaos that ensued moments ago, 129 00:08:07,653 --> 00:08:10,857 General Manager Nick Aldis trying to get control. 130 00:08:10,923 --> 00:08:12,892 [Orton] I can't hear what you're saying 131 00:08:12,959 --> 00:08:14,961 -'cause all these people are here. -Please leave. 132 00:08:15,027 --> 00:08:16,028 [crowd cheers] 133 00:08:17,363 --> 00:08:19,498 Make them get them. We settle it here now. 134 00:08:19,565 --> 00:08:21,567 -It's not happening tonight. -Why not? 135 00:08:21,634 --> 00:08:23,469 Because I have a show to run. 136 00:08:23,536 --> 00:08:26,506 This is the best part of the show! Bring 'em down! 137 00:08:26,572 --> 00:08:28,140 [indistinct] 138 00:08:29,141 --> 00:08:30,776 [Aldis] Please. 139 00:08:30,843 --> 00:08:36,015 [Graves] Well, it certainly seems as though the WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, 140 00:08:36,082 --> 00:08:39,018 Randy Orton, and Kevin Owens are downright refusing to leave the ring. 141 00:08:39,085 --> 00:08:41,087 [Wade] Yeah, there's not gonna be much talking sense 142 00:08:41,153 --> 00:08:42,822 to these guys at the moment. 143 00:08:48,060 --> 00:08:50,096 [Graves] RKO! 144 00:08:50,830 --> 00:08:52,164 Uh-oh! 145 00:08:52,231 --> 00:08:55,201 [crowd cheers] 146 00:08:57,904 --> 00:09:00,673 [Wade] These three came here for a fight tonight. 147 00:09:00,740 --> 00:09:02,642 And a fight they are getting. 148 00:09:04,944 --> 00:09:07,713 [Graves] Unfortunately for Orton, Owens, and Rhodes, 149 00:09:07,780 --> 00:09:10,716 I assure you, this is gonna cost them a lot of money. 150 00:09:11,417 --> 00:09:14,353 But I don't know that they particularly care tonight. 151 00:09:14,420 --> 00:09:16,689 [Wade] It ain't about money at this point, it's… 152 00:09:16,756 --> 00:09:17,957 [Graves] Stunner! 153 00:09:18,024 --> 00:09:20,560 [Wade] …about vengeance and fury! 154 00:09:28,334 --> 00:09:31,604 [Graves] Cross Rhodes by Cody! 155 00:09:31,671 --> 00:09:35,241 [Wade] Hey, Bloodline, this is what's waiting for you 156 00:09:35,308 --> 00:09:37,977 one week from tomorrow at Money in the Bank. 157 00:09:38,044 --> 00:09:41,380 [Graves] This trio may have just taken out all the security in Manhattan. 158 00:09:42,048 --> 00:09:43,049 [Rhodes] Randy! 159 00:09:47,520 --> 00:09:50,523 [crowd cheers] 160 00:09:52,959 --> 00:09:55,962 [crowd chants "Randy"] 161 00:10:02,034 --> 00:10:05,271 [Owens] Hey, Bloodline, if you thought we were gonna wait 162 00:10:05,838 --> 00:10:08,140 until Money in the Bank, 163 00:10:08,207 --> 00:10:10,209 you're even dumber than you look. 164 00:10:12,345 --> 00:10:14,981 [Orton] Hey, Kev, check it out, The Bloodline has been crawling 165 00:10:15,047 --> 00:10:17,249 up my ass for over two years. 166 00:10:17,316 --> 00:10:20,953 They put me on the shelf for 18 freaking months. 167 00:10:21,020 --> 00:10:22,688 So at Money in the Bank, 168 00:10:22,755 --> 00:10:27,293 we put The Bloodline down for good. 169 00:10:27,360 --> 00:10:30,363 [crowd cheers] 170 00:10:31,831 --> 00:10:35,401 [Cody] The Bloodline looks in this ring, 171 00:10:35,468 --> 00:10:37,470 and you know what they see? 172 00:10:37,536 --> 00:10:40,306 They see three victims. 173 00:10:40,373 --> 00:10:43,075 I don't see three victims. 174 00:10:43,142 --> 00:10:46,612 I see one of the most dangerous men on the planet, 175 00:10:46,679 --> 00:10:49,315 somebody that's headlined a WrestleMania. 176 00:10:49,382 --> 00:10:51,851 I see my friend Kevin Owens! 177 00:10:51,917 --> 00:10:53,586 [crowd cheers] 178 00:10:54,987 --> 00:10:58,557 And I see a 14-time World Champion, 179 00:10:59,191 --> 00:11:01,661 a first-ballot Hall of Famer, 180 00:11:02,428 --> 00:11:05,431 a man who's responsible for me standing here, 181 00:11:05,498 --> 00:11:08,534 "The Legend Killer" Randy Orton! 182 00:11:08,601 --> 00:11:10,603 [crowd cheers] 183 00:11:12,171 --> 00:11:14,540 And here's what else I see. 184 00:11:16,675 --> 00:11:21,781 I see a sold-out World's Most Famous Arena, 185 00:11:21,847 --> 00:11:23,516 Madison Square Garden. 186 00:11:23,582 --> 00:11:25,584 [crowd cheers] 187 00:11:28,754 --> 00:11:31,424 You see magic like this, a crowd like this, 188 00:11:31,490 --> 00:11:36,495 I should be defending my WWE Championship here tonight 189 00:11:36,562 --> 00:11:39,765 against a worthy, credible opponent… 190 00:11:43,703 --> 00:11:47,406 instead of fighting a war 191 00:11:47,473 --> 00:11:49,675 with The Bloodline that, respectfully, 192 00:11:49,742 --> 00:11:54,246 I thought I already finished at WrestleMania. 193 00:11:54,313 --> 00:11:57,316 [crowd cheers] 194 00:12:00,886 --> 00:12:02,822 [crowd boos] 195 00:12:04,156 --> 00:12:05,324 [Wade chuckles] 196 00:12:06,525 --> 00:12:08,594 [Graves] Aldis has upgraded his security force. 197 00:12:08,661 --> 00:12:10,496 [Cody] Solo, look at me. 198 00:12:11,063 --> 00:12:12,298 At Money in the Bank, 199 00:12:12,364 --> 00:12:15,101 I don't know why we're calling it The Bloodline 200 00:12:15,167 --> 00:12:16,802 because I don't see a boss. 201 00:12:16,869 --> 00:12:20,706 I don't see a Tribal Chief. I don't see the Head of the Table. 202 00:12:20,773 --> 00:12:23,375 I see a seat-filler. 203 00:12:26,345 --> 00:12:27,947 ["Kingdom" by Downstait playing] 204 00:12:28,013 --> 00:12:29,949 [Wade] Well, if security aren't cutting it, 205 00:12:30,015 --> 00:12:33,052 you level up to the NYPD's finest. 206 00:12:34,587 --> 00:12:38,858 [Graves] And an understandable decision by Nick Aldis to preserve the integrity 207 00:12:38,924 --> 00:12:42,595 for the rest of the evening here on Friday Night SmackDown. 208 00:12:42,661 --> 00:12:44,864 But, Wade, talk about vitriol. 209 00:12:44,930 --> 00:12:48,734 You can feel it oozing from the pores of The American Nightmare 210 00:12:48,801 --> 00:12:51,270 and The Viper and The Prizefighter. 211 00:12:51,337 --> 00:12:54,840 This six-man tag team match in Toronto at Money in the Bank, 212 00:12:54,907 --> 00:12:57,776 one week from tomorrow, is gonna be can't-miss. 213 00:12:57,843 --> 00:13:02,281 [Wade] Yeah, and the NYPD's finest or indeed Toronto's finest 214 00:13:02,348 --> 00:13:05,050 ain't gonna be able to stop it one week from tomorrow. 215 00:13:05,117 --> 00:13:06,352 [crowd singing] ♪ Whoa! ♪ 216 00:13:06,418 --> 00:13:07,720 ♪ My father said… ♪ 217 00:13:07,786 --> 00:13:11,023 [Wade] Simple rule for life. Do not fight with the cops. 218 00:13:11,090 --> 00:13:14,560 Finally, some sense in the mind of KO, 219 00:13:14,627 --> 00:13:17,463 The Viper, and The American Nightmare. 220 00:13:17,530 --> 00:13:21,367 ♪ You took it all away I give it all away ♪ 221 00:13:21,433 --> 00:13:23,602 ♪ Can't take my freedom ♪ 222 00:13:23,669 --> 00:13:27,306 ♪ Here to change the game A banner made of pain ♪ 223 00:13:27,373 --> 00:13:29,275 ♪ I built my kingdom ♪ 224 00:13:29,341 --> 00:13:34,079 [Graves] What a spectacular way to kick things off tonight 225 00:13:34,146 --> 00:13:36,715 on Friday Night SmackDown. 226 00:13:36,782 --> 00:13:38,250 As you heard moments ago 227 00:13:38,317 --> 00:13:41,187 The American Nightmare himself declare, 228 00:13:41,253 --> 00:13:44,824 a sold-out Madison Square Garden, 229 00:13:44,890 --> 00:13:50,596 19,701 members of the WWE Universe on hand. 230 00:13:50,663 --> 00:13:53,666 And SmackDown is sponsored by Progressive Insurance. 231 00:13:53,732 --> 00:13:57,603 Save when you bundle auto, home, or motorcycle insurance. 232 00:13:57,670 --> 00:14:00,472 And, Wade, we have got so much more to come tonight. 233 00:14:02,308 --> 00:14:03,442 [Wade] Yes, indeed. 234 00:14:03,509 --> 00:14:04,843 Because amidst the chaos, 235 00:14:04,910 --> 00:14:07,246 let's try and get back to schedule. 236 00:14:07,313 --> 00:14:09,648 Women's Money in the Bank qualifier. 237 00:14:09,715 --> 00:14:13,352 We'll see Candice LeRae, Jade Cargill, and Tiffany Stratton 238 00:14:13,419 --> 00:14:16,188 collide in Triple Threat action. 239 00:14:16,255 --> 00:14:20,125 There are high stakes and it's up next right here on SmackDown. 240 00:14:20,192 --> 00:14:22,294 ♪ We the legends, we did it We said it, we meant it ♪ 241 00:14:24,797 --> 00:14:26,799 [rock music playing] 242 00:14:26,866 --> 00:14:30,736 [Wade] Money in the Bank is powered by Prime Hydration. 243 00:14:30,803 --> 00:14:33,172 Hydrate with Prime X. 244 00:14:33,239 --> 00:14:37,443 Gather codes, complete your treasure map on drinkprime.com, 245 00:14:37,509 --> 00:14:41,647 and you might just claim $1 million. 246 00:14:41,714 --> 00:14:43,749 Drink Prime. 247 00:14:43,816 --> 00:14:47,019 [Graves] Want to take you back to the chaos that ensued moments ago 248 00:14:47,086 --> 00:14:48,587 to kick off Friday Night SmackDown, 249 00:14:48,654 --> 00:14:51,924 a six-man standoff ahead of their scheduled clash 250 00:14:51,991 --> 00:14:54,727 at Money in the Bank. Orton, Owens, and Rhodes 251 00:14:54,793 --> 00:14:56,495 bringing the fight to The Bloodline. 252 00:14:56,562 --> 00:14:58,964 And boy, Wade, did this get ugly in a hurry. 253 00:14:59,031 --> 00:15:02,434 [Wade] Well, after what we saw last week at the end of SmackDown 254 00:15:02,501 --> 00:15:05,971 when The Bloodline completely laid out "The Viper," 255 00:15:06,639 --> 00:15:10,809 Orton, KO, and Rhodes 256 00:15:10,876 --> 00:15:14,046 got their own back in a big way at the start of SmackDown, 257 00:15:14,113 --> 00:15:18,083 completely annihilating The Bloodline, sending them packing, 258 00:15:18,150 --> 00:15:20,552 and then turning their attention to security. 259 00:15:20,619 --> 00:15:23,322 [Graves] I hope Nick Aldis provided hazard pay 260 00:15:23,389 --> 00:15:25,491 for all of these poor security guards 261 00:15:25,557 --> 00:15:27,993 who basically rushed into the lion's den. 262 00:15:28,727 --> 00:15:30,229 [Wade] It's absolute insanity. 263 00:15:30,296 --> 00:15:33,432 If you've ever clapped eyes on guys like KO and Orton before, 264 00:15:33,499 --> 00:15:35,100 you had to know what was coming. 265 00:15:35,167 --> 00:15:39,204 Thankfully, NYPD's finest showed up. 266 00:15:39,271 --> 00:15:41,974 Orton, Rhodes, and KO saw sense, 267 00:15:42,041 --> 00:15:45,978 and we got something at least resembling calm here at the Garden. 268 00:15:46,045 --> 00:15:47,313 ♪ I give it all away ♪ 269 00:15:47,379 --> 00:15:49,448 ♪ Can't take my freedom ♪ 270 00:15:49,515 --> 00:15:51,150 [crosstalk] 271 00:15:52,384 --> 00:15:53,385 [Kayla] Excuse me. 272 00:15:53,452 --> 00:15:55,821 Excuse me, Nick, I don't have to tell you how chaotic it has been, 273 00:15:55,888 --> 00:15:58,724 and SmackDown just started. Do you care to comment on what we've seen so far? 274 00:15:58,791 --> 00:15:59,858 [Aldis] Kayla, I'm sorry. 275 00:15:59,925 --> 00:16:01,327 I just can't talk about it right now. 276 00:16:01,393 --> 00:16:02,695 We got too much going on. I'm sorry. 277 00:16:02,761 --> 00:16:04,163 [Kayla] No insight on what we've seen? 278 00:16:15,674 --> 00:16:18,410 [Graves] Well, this is the city that never sleeps. 279 00:16:18,477 --> 00:16:21,613 And all the stars are out tonight at Friday Night SmackDown, 280 00:16:21,680 --> 00:16:24,783 including the one and only Lin-Manuel Miranda, 281 00:16:24,850 --> 00:16:27,186 the creator of Hamilton. 282 00:16:27,252 --> 00:16:29,421 An absolute sensation, Wade. 283 00:16:29,488 --> 00:16:31,256 [Wade] Absolute king of Broadway. 284 00:16:31,323 --> 00:16:34,593 And what a show he has got already here tonight on SmackDown. 285 00:16:35,227 --> 00:16:38,731 [Graves] How do you think Lin-Manuel enjoys Tiffy Time? 286 00:16:38,797 --> 00:16:41,433 [Wade] Probably loves it like the rest of us. Let's be honest. 287 00:16:41,500 --> 00:16:47,272 [Taylor] The following is a Women's Money in the Bank qualifying match. 288 00:16:47,339 --> 00:16:50,709 Introducing first, from Prior Lake, Minnesota, 289 00:16:50,776 --> 00:16:55,180 Tiffany Stratton! 290 00:16:55,247 --> 00:16:56,515 ["Tiffy Time" playing] 291 00:16:56,582 --> 00:17:00,052 [Graves] Tiffany Stratton in recent weeks has attempted to align herself 292 00:17:00,119 --> 00:17:03,455 with The Irresistible Force and Queen of the Ring, Nia Jax. 293 00:17:03,522 --> 00:17:07,860 But, Wade, a lot of the WWE Universe are picking Tiffany Stratton 294 00:17:07,926 --> 00:17:11,430 not only in this qualifying match, but to win Money in the Bank as a whole. 295 00:17:11,497 --> 00:17:12,598 What are your thoughts? 296 00:17:12,664 --> 00:17:13,699 [Wade] For many people, 297 00:17:13,766 --> 00:17:19,338 this is the single greatest athlete in WWE history. 298 00:17:19,405 --> 00:17:21,407 A lot of people can make that claim, 299 00:17:21,473 --> 00:17:22,508 men and women. 300 00:17:22,574 --> 00:17:26,078 This is a former Olympic-level gymnast, 301 00:17:26,145 --> 00:17:29,048 a former teammate of the great Simone Biles, 302 00:17:29,114 --> 00:17:34,153 and she has adapted to the world of WWE like a duck to water. 303 00:17:34,219 --> 00:17:39,758 And believe me, this may well be already the odds-on favorite to qualify tonight 304 00:17:39,825 --> 00:17:42,995 and ultimately win the Money in the Bank contract. 305 00:17:44,129 --> 00:17:47,132 ["Wickeder Ways" playing] 306 00:17:54,506 --> 00:17:58,243 [Taylor] Next, from Riverside, California, 307 00:17:58,310 --> 00:18:02,047 Candice LeRae! 308 00:18:10,122 --> 00:18:11,390 [Graves] Friday Night SmackDown 309 00:18:11,457 --> 00:18:14,426 is sponsored in part by Call of Duty: Mobile. 310 00:18:14,493 --> 00:18:18,730 Download Call of Duty: Mobile for free and get limited-time rewards. 311 00:18:20,099 --> 00:18:21,400 Wade, Candice LeRae, a Superstar 312 00:18:21,467 --> 00:18:23,635 who's been scratching and clawing for an opportunity 313 00:18:23,702 --> 00:18:26,505 for a long time here in WWE. 314 00:18:26,572 --> 00:18:29,274 We talk about the possibility of Money in the Bank 315 00:18:29,341 --> 00:18:30,943 changing a Superstar's career. 316 00:18:31,009 --> 00:18:33,278 How true is that for someone like Candice LeRae 317 00:18:33,345 --> 00:18:35,981 who hasn't necessarily had the success she sought? 318 00:18:36,048 --> 00:18:39,585 [Wade] Yeah, Candice LeRae has been very unhappy in recent months. 319 00:18:39,651 --> 00:18:44,823 A complete lack of progress for what she would expect of herself career-wise. 320 00:18:44,890 --> 00:18:45,891 She's a veteran. 321 00:18:45,958 --> 00:18:49,128 She's won a lot of championships, including in NXT. 322 00:18:49,194 --> 00:18:53,365 And tonight could be the night that she sets her pathway to the very top. 323 00:18:55,200 --> 00:18:56,902 [Cargill] A storm… 324 00:18:56,969 --> 00:18:58,203 [laughs] 325 00:18:58,270 --> 00:18:59,738 …is coming. 326 00:19:00,372 --> 00:19:03,775 ["A Storm Is Coming" playing] 327 00:19:19,992 --> 00:19:24,263 [Taylor] And from Vero Beach, Florida, 328 00:19:24,329 --> 00:19:28,433 -Jade Cargill! -Let's go. Let's go! 329 00:19:28,500 --> 00:19:30,035 [Graves] This is a massive opportunity. 330 00:19:30,102 --> 00:19:33,772 Some would even say, Wade, make or break for Jade Cargill. 331 00:19:33,839 --> 00:19:36,675 -Let's go! Let's go! -This is the World's Most Famous Arena. 332 00:19:36,742 --> 00:19:40,112 Thus far, Cargill has absolutely lived up to the hype. 333 00:19:40,178 --> 00:19:41,580 But what you do here 334 00:19:41,647 --> 00:19:44,516 in Madison Square Garden can live on forever. 335 00:19:44,583 --> 00:19:46,418 How do you see Jade faring tonight, Wade? 336 00:19:46,485 --> 00:19:48,820 [Wade] Yeah, I'm excited to see how Jade reacts today. 337 00:19:48,887 --> 00:19:52,591 This is really the first glimpse of Jade we've had since Clash at the Castle, 338 00:19:52,658 --> 00:19:56,161 where her and Belair lost the Women's Tag Championships 339 00:19:56,228 --> 00:19:57,262 to Fyre and Dawn. 340 00:19:57,329 --> 00:19:59,498 Of course, they were not pinned, they're insisting. 341 00:19:59,565 --> 00:20:02,234 They want a rematch in the not-too-distant future. 342 00:20:02,301 --> 00:20:03,602 We'll see if that happens. 343 00:20:03,669 --> 00:20:07,906 However, Corey, this is really the first piece of adversity 344 00:20:07,973 --> 00:20:12,077 that Jade Cargill has come across in her time here on SmackDown, 345 00:20:12,144 --> 00:20:16,315 and it's a real bounce-back opportunity in the biggest way possible. 346 00:20:16,381 --> 00:20:19,818 [Graves] Wade, is it a possibility that Jade Cargill is still too focused 347 00:20:19,885 --> 00:20:22,888 on the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, 348 00:20:22,955 --> 00:20:25,624 focused on the fact that she came up short on a Premium Live Event? 349 00:20:25,691 --> 00:20:26,525 [bell rings] 350 00:20:26,592 --> 00:20:28,927 Or do you think Cargill has compartmentalized to move on? 351 00:20:28,994 --> 00:20:31,930 [Wade] Yeah, it can really hurt a Superstar's career, 352 00:20:31,997 --> 00:20:35,834 especially when they haven't had a lot of reps here like Cargill. 353 00:20:35,901 --> 00:20:37,603 But she is out of the blocks hot. 354 00:20:37,669 --> 00:20:38,837 Nice start. 355 00:20:38,904 --> 00:20:42,074 [Graves] Sometimes raw power is a hell of a substitute for experience, 356 00:20:42,140 --> 00:20:44,076 as Cargill has shown on multiple occasions. 357 00:20:44,142 --> 00:20:45,210 Oh! 358 00:20:45,277 --> 00:20:48,814 You gotta give the experience advantage in this matchup to Candice LeRae, 359 00:20:48,880 --> 00:20:50,449 a world-traveled grappler. 360 00:20:51,583 --> 00:20:52,584 A little teamwork. 361 00:20:52,651 --> 00:20:53,952 [Wade] I mean, let's be honest. 362 00:20:54,019 --> 00:20:57,889 Physically, Candice LeRae is just no match for Stratton and Cargill, 363 00:20:57,956 --> 00:20:59,691 two tremendous athletes. 364 00:20:59,758 --> 00:21:03,262 Not that Candice LeRae is not a superb athlete in her own right, 365 00:21:03,328 --> 00:21:07,065 but she has to be smart and crafty to win this one. 366 00:21:07,132 --> 00:21:09,568 [Graves] I like this strategy off of the opening bell by Stratton 367 00:21:09,635 --> 00:21:13,071 and LeRae joining forces to take out the powerhouse Cargill. 368 00:21:14,206 --> 00:21:16,341 [Wade] Yeah, it's the smartest thing you can do here. 369 00:21:16,408 --> 00:21:18,443 Clearly, Cargill a massive threat. 370 00:21:18,510 --> 00:21:19,811 Any time that bell rings, 371 00:21:19,878 --> 00:21:23,115 take her out early and turn this into a one-on-one matchup. 372 00:21:23,181 --> 00:21:25,317 [Graves] This Women's Money in the Bank qualifying matchup 373 00:21:25,384 --> 00:21:28,186 obviously being contested under Triple Threat rules. 374 00:21:28,253 --> 00:21:31,156 The only way to win is by pinfall or submission. 375 00:21:31,223 --> 00:21:33,325 No count-out, no disqualification. 376 00:21:33,892 --> 00:21:35,727 And right now, Candice LeRae 377 00:21:35,794 --> 00:21:39,298 is caught in the power of the storm. 378 00:21:40,065 --> 00:21:42,668 [Wade] No matter what you throw at this woman, 379 00:21:42,734 --> 00:21:45,437 she seems to find an answer. 380 00:21:45,504 --> 00:21:47,739 -And when… Oh wow! -[Graves] Oh-ho-ho! Wow! 381 00:21:47,806 --> 00:21:50,976 [Wade] When you have the physical gifts that Jade Cargill does, 382 00:21:51,043 --> 00:21:53,445 it just sometimes seems so easy. 383 00:21:54,613 --> 00:21:57,082 [Graves] Let's take another look at the superkick 384 00:21:57,149 --> 00:22:00,852 that may have just kicked Tiffany's bicuspids to the Bronx. 385 00:22:00,919 --> 00:22:03,021 Look at this power, Bad News! 386 00:22:03,822 --> 00:22:05,557 LeRae tossed to the outside, 387 00:22:05,624 --> 00:22:07,926 taking out Stratton. 388 00:22:07,993 --> 00:22:11,196 Jade Cargill is ruling the roost. 389 00:22:11,263 --> 00:22:13,231 Oh-ho-ho, wait a minute. 390 00:22:14,499 --> 00:22:18,937 "The Irresistible Force," Queen Nia Jax has hit the scene. 391 00:22:20,238 --> 00:22:22,574 But why? Wait. 392 00:22:22,641 --> 00:22:23,975 -Wade. -[Wade] Belair! 393 00:22:25,510 --> 00:22:28,513 [indistinct] 394 00:22:31,550 --> 00:22:34,386 [Graves] This is a Women's Money in the Bank qualifying match 395 00:22:34,453 --> 00:22:38,323 from a sold-out Madison Square Garden in New York City. 396 00:22:38,390 --> 00:22:42,627 Tiffany Stratton and Candice LeRae in complete control of Jade Cargill. 397 00:22:42,694 --> 00:22:44,696 But, Wade, moments before the break, 398 00:22:44,763 --> 00:22:48,967 we saw the arrival of both Nia Jax and Bianca Belair to ringside. 399 00:22:49,034 --> 00:22:51,870 [Wade] Yeah, Nia Jax, I'm interested in the fact that she's come down. 400 00:22:51,937 --> 00:22:55,540 Of course, Tiffany Stratton has been trying to win over Nia Jax, 401 00:22:55,607 --> 00:22:57,843 forming some sort of group together. 402 00:22:57,909 --> 00:23:01,847 It seems perhaps Nia Jax is out here supporting Tiffany Stratton, 403 00:23:01,913 --> 00:23:06,685 and I would say, of course, Belair out here supporting Jade Cargill. 404 00:23:06,752 --> 00:23:10,389 [Graves] Look at this athleticism by LeRae, just spiked Stratton with a DDT. 405 00:23:10,455 --> 00:23:12,290 Into the cover, hook of the leg, 406 00:23:12,357 --> 00:23:14,826 and Cargill keeps this one alive for the moment. 407 00:23:14,893 --> 00:23:17,028 [Wade] Both women on the outside have been something 408 00:23:17,095 --> 00:23:18,697 of a distraction at times. 409 00:23:18,764 --> 00:23:21,633 Have not involved themselves physically at all. 410 00:23:21,700 --> 00:23:25,704 All the action taking place inside those ropes, thankfully. 411 00:23:25,771 --> 00:23:27,272 [Graves] Up and over goes Stratton. 412 00:23:27,839 --> 00:23:32,344 Here's the athleticism we gush about so frequently and the power to match. 413 00:23:33,111 --> 00:23:36,014 Whipping LeRae into the turnbuckle. 414 00:23:36,081 --> 00:23:39,017 And it could be Tiffy Time for Jade Cargill. 415 00:23:40,185 --> 00:23:43,288 [Wade] Power, technique, speed, and precision. 416 00:23:43,355 --> 00:23:45,023 Tiffy can do it all. 417 00:23:45,924 --> 00:23:48,460 But missing the target on that occasion. 418 00:23:48,527 --> 00:23:51,296 The crafty "Poison Pixie" Candice LeRae. 419 00:23:52,764 --> 00:23:54,800 [Graves] Spinebuster by Cargill. 420 00:23:56,001 --> 00:23:59,638 [Wade] Just no room to hide in this kind of matchup. 421 00:23:59,704 --> 00:24:01,006 [Graves] Cover by Stratton. 422 00:24:01,072 --> 00:24:02,541 [crowd] One, two… 423 00:24:03,508 --> 00:24:07,479 [Graves] Candice LeRae preserving her own opportunity to head to Toronto 424 00:24:07,546 --> 00:24:10,148 to the Money in the Bank Ladder Match. 425 00:24:10,215 --> 00:24:14,152 [Wade] Just seemingly an opponent fresh at all times. 426 00:24:15,821 --> 00:24:18,723 Quick thinking, quick reactions, and quick pins are the key 427 00:24:18,790 --> 00:24:20,892 to victory in this kind of match. 428 00:24:20,959 --> 00:24:22,227 [Graves] Credit to Candice LeRae, 429 00:24:22,294 --> 00:24:24,529 who has held strong throughout this matchup 430 00:24:24,596 --> 00:24:28,300 utilizing her encyclopedic knowledge of the in-ring game. 431 00:24:28,366 --> 00:24:31,069 But I gotta question this strategy 432 00:24:31,636 --> 00:24:35,273 against someone as powerful as Cargill. 433 00:24:35,340 --> 00:24:40,579 [Wade] Perhaps underestimating the powers of recovery of Jade Cargill, 434 00:24:40,645 --> 00:24:43,248 who looks back to 100%. 435 00:24:44,449 --> 00:24:46,985 [Graves] Is she made of adamantium, like Wolverine? 436 00:24:47,052 --> 00:24:48,119 Boom! 437 00:24:48,186 --> 00:24:50,789 [Wade] I wouldn't put it past her, Corey. 438 00:24:50,856 --> 00:24:53,959 [Graves] Cargill sent crashing to the outside. 439 00:24:54,025 --> 00:24:56,962 [Wade] Just a nice move there from Tiffany Stratton. 440 00:24:57,028 --> 00:24:59,931 Baiting in Jade Cargill, diving out of the way 441 00:24:59,998 --> 00:25:01,533 at the last possible second. 442 00:25:01,600 --> 00:25:05,437 And that was a heavy landing for Cargill. And Nia Jax is loving it. 443 00:25:06,471 --> 00:25:09,107 [Graves] But keep your eyes on The EST. 444 00:25:09,174 --> 00:25:10,342 Turn around, Queen. 445 00:25:10,408 --> 00:25:13,411 [indistinct yelling] 446 00:25:22,420 --> 00:25:24,122 [Graves] Well, Dan Engler has got his hands-- 447 00:25:24,189 --> 00:25:26,024 Indi Hartwell! 448 00:25:26,091 --> 00:25:28,860 Hartwell just shoved Cargill into the ring post. 449 00:25:29,928 --> 00:25:32,063 [Wade] The referee missed the whole damn thing. 450 00:25:32,631 --> 00:25:35,700 [Graves] Well, Engler was tied up between Bianca and Nia. 451 00:25:35,767 --> 00:25:38,904 Indi struck without warning. 452 00:25:38,970 --> 00:25:40,672 Inside cradle by LeRae. 453 00:25:40,739 --> 00:25:43,542 Candice is going to Toronto. No. 454 00:25:43,608 --> 00:25:45,644 [Wade] Jade Cargill is out cold. 455 00:25:45,710 --> 00:25:48,747 So now is your chance. Shock the world. 456 00:25:48,813 --> 00:25:52,117 Moonsault by the Poison Pixie. Knees up from Stratton. 457 00:25:53,285 --> 00:25:55,287 Could it be Tiffy Time? 458 00:25:55,854 --> 00:25:58,490 Prettiest Moonsault Ever. 459 00:25:58,557 --> 00:25:59,991 [crowd] One, two… 460 00:26:00,058 --> 00:26:00,892 three! 461 00:26:00,959 --> 00:26:03,495 [Graves] Stratton is going to Money in the Bank. 462 00:26:03,562 --> 00:26:04,696 ["Tiffy Time" by playing] 463 00:26:04,763 --> 00:26:06,965 [Taylor] Here is your winner, 464 00:26:07,032 --> 00:26:10,702 Tiffany Stratton. 465 00:26:12,404 --> 00:26:17,809 [Graves] Tiffany Stratton continuing to make waves in the women's division 466 00:26:17,876 --> 00:26:23,081 and a name for herself amongst the WWE Universe, 467 00:26:23,148 --> 00:26:26,151 outlasting both Cargill and LeRae. 468 00:26:26,217 --> 00:26:28,253 [Wade] Well, amidst all of this chaos, 469 00:26:28,320 --> 00:26:33,024 it was Indi Hartwell who showed up and KO'd Jade Cargill. 470 00:26:34,292 --> 00:26:36,661 [Graves] Before Bianca Belair would come to the defense 471 00:26:36,728 --> 00:26:38,229 of her usual tag team partner. 472 00:26:38,296 --> 00:26:41,299 But in the end, as LeRae looked to capitalize, 473 00:26:41,366 --> 00:26:44,869 Tiffany Stratton one step ahead. 474 00:26:44,936 --> 00:26:48,840 [Wade] Yeah, all women in this matchup going for broke. 475 00:26:48,907 --> 00:26:53,178 But it was the Olympic-level athlete, Tiffany Stratton, 476 00:26:53,244 --> 00:26:55,947 who is now going to Money in the Bank. 477 00:26:56,014 --> 00:26:57,649 She joins the field. 478 00:26:57,716 --> 00:26:59,784 She's won over Nia Jax. 479 00:26:59,851 --> 00:27:02,420 And Chelsea Green, Iyo Sky, 480 00:27:02,487 --> 00:27:05,991 and Lyra Valkyria have one extra opponent. 481 00:27:06,057 --> 00:27:08,927 It's Tiffany Stratton, with two spaces left to fill. 482 00:27:08,994 --> 00:27:10,562 [Nia] Little champskis! 483 00:27:10,629 --> 00:27:12,330 My Tiffy! 484 00:27:15,967 --> 00:27:18,503 -[crowd cheers] -[music fades] 485 00:27:19,571 --> 00:27:20,739 [Bayley] Hey, sister. 486 00:27:20,805 --> 00:27:22,707 -You see that? -Hi. Girl, yes. 487 00:27:22,774 --> 00:27:24,409 She's so annoying. I can't imagine her. 488 00:27:24,476 --> 00:27:27,112 She can be even more annoying if she wins that contract. 489 00:27:27,178 --> 00:27:29,481 Yeah, yeah, but we ain't got to worry about that, right? 490 00:27:29,547 --> 00:27:31,583 -Right. -You gonna take care of business? 491 00:27:31,649 --> 00:27:33,618 -Okay, okay, okay. -You know I am. 492 00:27:33,685 --> 00:27:35,620 But, you know, if that happens, 493 00:27:35,687 --> 00:27:38,390 that means I might have to cash in on you at some point. 494 00:27:38,456 --> 00:27:40,225 Yeah, but we're gonna worry about that later. 495 00:27:40,291 --> 00:27:42,961 We'll worry about that later. You know I'm cheering for you. 496 00:27:43,028 --> 00:27:44,295 [Davenport] Oh my goodness. 497 00:27:44,362 --> 00:27:45,797 You know, this is really cute. 498 00:27:45,864 --> 00:27:48,600 You know, talking about a fictional situation 499 00:27:48,667 --> 00:27:51,469 because Naomi is not winning tonight. 500 00:27:51,536 --> 00:27:55,573 And if I were you, Bayley, I'd be holding on really tight to that championship 501 00:27:55,640 --> 00:27:58,176 because your days are numbered. 502 00:27:58,243 --> 00:27:59,411 [chuckles] 503 00:27:59,477 --> 00:28:02,447 -I'm gonna just end her days right now. -No, no, no, no, no, don't worry. 504 00:28:02,514 --> 00:28:03,815 I'm gonna handle this tonight. 505 00:28:03,882 --> 00:28:05,684 -Are you sure? -I'm gonna make her pay for that. 506 00:28:05,750 --> 00:28:06,818 You better. 507 00:28:09,854 --> 00:28:12,624 [dramatic music playing] 508 00:28:41,686 --> 00:28:43,254 You saw what happened last week, 509 00:28:43,321 --> 00:28:45,990 Nia jumped me and I need to get my lick back. 510 00:28:46,057 --> 00:28:47,659 Give me this match. 511 00:28:48,193 --> 00:28:50,528 I'll see what I can do. That's all I can say. 512 00:28:50,595 --> 00:28:52,097 I'll take it. I appreciate you. 513 00:28:52,163 --> 00:28:53,431 Thank you. What up? 514 00:28:53,498 --> 00:28:54,933 How you doing? Go ahead. Talk to him. 515 00:28:54,999 --> 00:28:56,768 Tell him what you were talking about with us. 516 00:28:56,835 --> 00:28:59,270 I know you sent Cody, Kevin, and Randy home for the night, 517 00:28:59,337 --> 00:29:00,772 but look, the Profits are here, 518 00:29:00,839 --> 00:29:04,275 and we need to get our hands on The Bloodline tonight. 519 00:29:04,342 --> 00:29:05,844 -Tonight. -Tonight. 520 00:29:05,910 --> 00:29:07,779 I'm sorry. That's not happening tonight. 521 00:29:07,846 --> 00:29:09,881 -What? -Look, we've already had chaos, 522 00:29:09,948 --> 00:29:12,117 and I promised them the time for their ceremony, okay? 523 00:29:12,183 --> 00:29:14,252 We can talk about it, potentially for next week. 524 00:29:14,319 --> 00:29:15,353 [crosstalk] 525 00:29:15,420 --> 00:29:16,788 [Kit] It's the Pretty Deadly return. 526 00:29:16,855 --> 00:29:18,456 -Ah! Ah! -Ah! Ah! 527 00:29:18,523 --> 00:29:19,491 The crowd go wild. 528 00:29:19,557 --> 00:29:21,092 They erupt, they erupt with noise. 529 00:29:21,159 --> 00:29:22,627 MSG. 530 00:29:22,694 --> 00:29:25,196 Quite simply put, Nick, we are inspired. 531 00:29:25,263 --> 00:29:27,932 New York City, the bright lights and Broadway. 532 00:29:27,999 --> 00:29:29,467 -Broadway. -Listen to this. 533 00:29:29,534 --> 00:29:31,770 Nick, if you are willing to receive, 534 00:29:31,836 --> 00:29:35,106 we are willing to give the perfect pitch. 535 00:29:35,173 --> 00:29:36,508 It's everything you need. 536 00:29:36,574 --> 00:29:38,510 All right, think about it for me. This is magic. 537 00:29:38,576 --> 00:29:42,480 -Pretty Deadly: The Musical. -The Musical. 538 00:29:42,547 --> 00:29:44,449 Man, hold up, hold up. 539 00:29:44,516 --> 00:29:46,217 Don't nobody care about y'all musical. 540 00:29:46,284 --> 00:29:49,320 Yeah, and I know the Backstreet Boys didn't come up here interrupting us, 541 00:29:49,387 --> 00:29:51,189 -because we were doing something. -That's right. 542 00:29:51,256 --> 00:29:54,058 In here making artificial crowd noises like we in the ThunderDome era. 543 00:29:54,125 --> 00:29:55,160 You know what, Nick? 544 00:29:55,226 --> 00:29:56,661 I have a new pitch. 545 00:29:56,728 --> 00:29:59,931 The Street Profits versus Pretty Deadly: The Beatdown. 546 00:29:59,998 --> 00:30:00,999 [Dawkins] Whoo! 547 00:30:01,065 --> 00:30:03,234 Yeah, I like that one! I like that one! 548 00:30:03,301 --> 00:30:04,869 -Sounds lovely. -That's a pitch. 549 00:30:04,936 --> 00:30:07,572 [shouting over each other] 550 00:30:08,873 --> 00:30:10,575 -That's a pitch. -The Musical. 551 00:30:10,642 --> 00:30:12,911 -Pretty Deadly: The Musical. -Get out! 552 00:30:14,212 --> 00:30:16,915 Why are we pitching musicals to Nick Aldis? 553 00:30:16,981 --> 00:30:19,818 We have Lin-Manuel Miranda at ringside. 554 00:30:19,884 --> 00:30:21,619 Yes, Boy! The Musical. 555 00:30:21,686 --> 00:30:23,454 PD, get down here now. 556 00:30:23,521 --> 00:30:25,256 [laughing] Well, it seems like Pretty Deadly 557 00:30:25,323 --> 00:30:27,692 are looking forward to Toronto, as we all are. 558 00:30:27,759 --> 00:30:31,095 Money in the Bank taking place one week from tomorrow, 559 00:30:31,162 --> 00:30:32,964 streaming live, WWE on Peacock. 560 00:30:33,031 --> 00:30:34,365 And as we've already seen tonight, 561 00:30:34,432 --> 00:30:37,435 we've got a series of Money in the Bank qualifying matchups, 562 00:30:37,502 --> 00:30:39,103 one of which we witnessed moments ago. 563 00:30:39,170 --> 00:30:42,207 But coming up next, we have another on the men's side of things, 564 00:30:42,273 --> 00:30:44,509 but as opposed to some of the other qualifiers, 565 00:30:44,576 --> 00:30:47,045 this Triple Threat is deeply personal. 566 00:30:47,111 --> 00:30:50,048 Find out what I mean in our Progressive Match Flo. 567 00:30:51,316 --> 00:30:53,918 [announcer] Match Flo is sponsored by Progressive. 568 00:30:53,985 --> 00:30:57,388 A triple threat of protection with home, auto, and more. 569 00:30:57,455 --> 00:30:58,790 ♪ LA ♪ 570 00:31:00,458 --> 00:31:01,626 [Knight] Let me talk to you. 571 00:31:01,693 --> 00:31:03,661 [crowd cheers] 572 00:31:03,728 --> 00:31:06,130 Logan Paul, I looked right down 573 00:31:06,197 --> 00:31:08,466 the barrel a couple of weeks ago and I said… 574 00:31:08,533 --> 00:31:11,135 I want that United States Championship. 575 00:31:12,170 --> 00:31:16,274 And that limber-tailed goof just flat-out said no. 576 00:31:16,341 --> 00:31:18,309 Instead, we're qualifying for Money in the Bank. 577 00:31:19,410 --> 00:31:22,247 It's me, it's you, it's Santos Escobar. 578 00:31:22,880 --> 00:31:23,815 [Escobar] Cállate. 579 00:31:25,783 --> 00:31:29,988 Next week, you're not just gonna deal with Logan Paul. 580 00:31:30,054 --> 00:31:31,556 You're dealing with me, 581 00:31:31,623 --> 00:31:33,992 Santos Escobar. 582 00:31:34,058 --> 00:31:37,128 You'd be wise to remember that. 583 00:31:37,195 --> 00:31:39,931 Every time I've had to beat you, I did. 584 00:31:39,998 --> 00:31:41,332 So I ain't looking at you. 585 00:31:41,399 --> 00:31:42,400 I'm looking past you. 586 00:31:42,467 --> 00:31:44,302 The guy I'm looking at is-- 587 00:31:45,136 --> 00:31:48,406 [Graves] Escobar, not about to be disrespected by Knight. 588 00:31:48,473 --> 00:31:49,874 [Wade] Wait, BFT. 589 00:31:51,776 --> 00:31:54,279 You can get beat up and you can get shut down. 590 00:31:54,345 --> 00:31:55,546 It's over. 591 00:31:56,948 --> 00:31:58,549 [Graves] Logan Paul is here. 592 00:32:00,184 --> 00:32:03,421 [Wade] The biggest right hand in the industry. 593 00:32:05,523 --> 00:32:09,260 [Graves] Titanium-reinforced right hand. 594 00:32:09,327 --> 00:32:15,033 Next week in MSG, a Triple Threat Money in the Bank qualifier. 595 00:32:15,099 --> 00:32:17,335 [dramatic music playing] 596 00:32:23,908 --> 00:32:25,310 ["Legacy of the Ghost" playing] 597 00:32:25,376 --> 00:32:27,512 [Graves] Well, Wade, tensions certainly running high 598 00:32:27,578 --> 00:32:31,516 ahead of this Men's Money in the Bank qualifying Triple Threat match. 599 00:32:31,582 --> 00:32:34,052 [Wade] Hatred between two of the opponents. 600 00:32:34,118 --> 00:32:37,422 And this is the man who could potentially capitalize. 601 00:32:40,258 --> 00:32:41,259 [bell rings] 602 00:32:41,326 --> 00:32:46,898 [Taylor] The following is a Men's Money in the Bank qualifying match. 603 00:32:46,965 --> 00:32:51,803 Introducing first, representing Legado Del Fantasma, 604 00:32:51,869 --> 00:32:55,039 weighing in at 217 pounds, 605 00:32:55,106 --> 00:32:59,610 Santos Escobar! 606 00:32:59,677 --> 00:33:01,946 [Graves] Wade, I know you've been a big supporter and fan 607 00:33:02,013 --> 00:33:04,282 of what Santos Escobar is capable of. 608 00:33:04,349 --> 00:33:06,017 How do you see tonight playing out? 609 00:33:06,084 --> 00:33:07,719 I actually like your assessment 610 00:33:07,785 --> 00:33:10,755 that Logan and LA Knight may be so preoccupied with one another, 611 00:33:10,822 --> 00:33:13,291 it could open a door for the Emperor of Lucha Libre. 612 00:33:13,358 --> 00:33:17,495 [Wade] While Santos Escobar is an absolute mental maestro 613 00:33:17,562 --> 00:33:20,865 at this game, he's already got every angle covered, 614 00:33:20,932 --> 00:33:25,169 he knows full well that Knight and Paul are extremely distracted 615 00:33:25,236 --> 00:33:26,971 by one another's presence, 616 00:33:27,038 --> 00:33:29,741 and that opens the biggest doorway possible 617 00:33:29,807 --> 00:33:32,143 for Escobar to steal victory tonight. 618 00:33:32,210 --> 00:33:34,712 [Graves] You have to like the potential of Escobar competing 619 00:33:34,779 --> 00:33:37,181 in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match. 620 00:33:37,248 --> 00:33:40,918 Heights be damned, this luchador is as capable and comfortable 621 00:33:40,985 --> 00:33:43,221 in the sky as anybody on the roster. 622 00:33:43,287 --> 00:33:46,190 [Wade] About as well-rounded as they come. 623 00:33:46,257 --> 00:33:49,026 And still looking for his first piece of gold 624 00:33:49,093 --> 00:33:51,329 since arriving here on SmackDown. 625 00:33:51,396 --> 00:33:54,399 ["Welcome to LA" playing] 626 00:33:57,135 --> 00:33:58,269 ♪ Oh yeah ♪ 627 00:33:58,336 --> 00:34:00,605 ♪ I wanna see you dance ♪ 628 00:34:01,272 --> 00:34:04,242 [Taylor] Next, from Los Angeles, California, 629 00:34:04,308 --> 00:34:07,345 weighing in at 240 pounds, 630 00:34:07,412 --> 00:34:10,114 LA Knight! 631 00:34:10,181 --> 00:34:11,349 [crowd] Yeah! 632 00:34:11,416 --> 00:34:13,718 [Graves] LA Knight has been on a mission to get his hands 633 00:34:13,785 --> 00:34:17,054 on the United States Champion Logan Paul. 634 00:34:17,121 --> 00:34:22,126 And from the sounds of it, MSG is just as excited as LA Knight, Wade. 635 00:34:22,193 --> 00:34:25,797 [Wade] Well, a frenzy takes over any arena on planet Earth 636 00:34:25,863 --> 00:34:27,832 when the Megastar comes to town. 637 00:34:27,899 --> 00:34:29,734 Home to all the megastars. 638 00:34:29,801 --> 00:34:31,102 [Graves] It's Jalen Brunson. 639 00:34:31,169 --> 00:34:37,108 Number 11 from your New York Knicks here ringside 640 00:34:37,175 --> 00:34:39,744 to keep an eye on tonight's proceedings. 641 00:34:39,811 --> 00:34:42,246 Do you think Jalen Brunson's an LA Knight fan? 642 00:34:42,313 --> 00:34:47,185 [Wade] Well, Jalen Brunson might be the only person in Madison Square Garden 643 00:34:47,251 --> 00:34:50,354 who could equal the kind of reaction that LA Knight gets. 644 00:34:50,421 --> 00:34:53,391 [Graves] Well, the third part of this Triple Threat match 645 00:34:53,458 --> 00:34:55,293 will make his entrance in minutes. 646 00:34:55,359 --> 00:34:57,829 Who will head to Toronto with Money in the Bank? 647 00:34:57,895 --> 00:34:59,730 Find out next. 648 00:34:59,797 --> 00:35:01,833 [crowd chants "MVP"] 649 00:35:10,041 --> 00:35:12,210 In case you've been living under a rock… 650 00:35:12,777 --> 00:35:16,914 [The Rock] Professional wrestling is electrifying once again. 651 00:35:16,981 --> 00:35:19,317 …WWE is on fire right now. 652 00:35:21,452 --> 00:35:24,355 And next year, we're bringing the Show of Shows 653 00:35:25,022 --> 00:35:26,858 to Las Vegas. 654 00:35:26,924 --> 00:35:30,328 ["FE!N" by Travis Scott playing] 655 00:35:31,395 --> 00:35:34,565 WrestleMania in the Entertainment Capital of the World. 656 00:35:34,632 --> 00:35:36,601 ♪ They just want a piece of mine ♪ 657 00:35:36,667 --> 00:35:38,336 ♪ I been focused on the future ♪ 658 00:35:38,402 --> 00:35:42,740 The only question is, are you ready? 659 00:35:42,807 --> 00:35:45,543 ♪ FE!N, FE!N, FE!N, FE!N ♪ 660 00:35:45,610 --> 00:35:47,678 -♪ Yeah ♪ -♪ FE!N, FE!N, FE!N, FE!N ♪ 661 00:35:49,180 --> 00:35:50,948 [dramatic music playing] 662 00:35:51,015 --> 00:35:52,416 Oh holy hell. 663 00:35:52,483 --> 00:35:57,588 The holy trinity of wrestling is going down in beautiful Indianapolis. 664 00:35:57,655 --> 00:36:00,491 Lucas Oil Stadium has hosted the Super Bowl. Check. 665 00:36:00,558 --> 00:36:02,894 The College Football National Championship. Check. 666 00:36:02,960 --> 00:36:05,496 The College Basketball National Championship. Check. 667 00:36:05,563 --> 00:36:06,697 Olympic Trials. Check. 668 00:36:06,764 --> 00:36:09,333 And of course, an anvil smasher too. 669 00:36:09,400 --> 00:36:10,635 Double check. 670 00:36:10,701 --> 00:36:12,837 It all kicks off Saturday, February 1st, 671 00:36:12,904 --> 00:36:16,974 with the Royal Rumble, and I, for one, am zeeked up. 672 00:36:24,048 --> 00:36:26,851 [Graves] This week, WWE and Indiana Sports Corp announced 673 00:36:26,918 --> 00:36:28,386 this first-of-a-kind partnership 674 00:36:28,452 --> 00:36:31,222 that will bring WWE's three largest stadium events, 675 00:36:31,289 --> 00:36:34,792 WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Royal Rumble, to Indianapolis. 676 00:36:34,859 --> 00:36:38,329 Kicking off with Royal Rumble on February 1st, 2025, 677 00:36:38,396 --> 00:36:41,599 Lucas Oil Stadium will host all three Premium Live Events, 678 00:36:41,666 --> 00:36:43,501 including a two-night SummerSlam 679 00:36:43,568 --> 00:36:46,370 and a two-night WrestleMania in future years. 680 00:36:46,437 --> 00:36:50,575 Visit WWE.com/events to register to be among the first 681 00:36:50,641 --> 00:36:53,811 to receive pre-sale information. 682 00:36:53,878 --> 00:36:57,982 But tonight we are in New York City, Madison Square Garden, 683 00:36:58,049 --> 00:37:01,819 the World's Most Famous Arena, for Friday Night SmackDown. 684 00:37:01,886 --> 00:37:06,057 And tonight's Friday Night SmackDown on Fox is sponsored by Progressive. 685 00:37:06,123 --> 00:37:07,692 ♪ Who can tussle with the beast ♪ 686 00:37:07,758 --> 00:37:09,093 ♪ I don't see nobody ♪ 687 00:37:09,160 --> 00:37:10,394 ♪ 'Cause there ain't nobody ♪ 688 00:37:10,461 --> 00:37:12,230 ♪ I say I'm the best 'Cause ain't nobody got me ♪ 689 00:37:12,296 --> 00:37:14,165 ♪ Running through the crowd Like there ain't nobody ♪ 690 00:37:14,232 --> 00:37:15,800 ♪ Who better than me ♪ 691 00:37:15,866 --> 00:37:18,869 [crowd boos] 692 00:37:21,872 --> 00:37:24,842 Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, 693 00:37:26,110 --> 00:37:28,412 Kevin Owens have all been removed 694 00:37:28,479 --> 00:37:31,515 from Madison Square Garden by the NYPD. 695 00:37:31,582 --> 00:37:33,718 [crowd boos] 696 00:37:33,784 --> 00:37:35,853 All this leaves now… 697 00:37:36,454 --> 00:37:40,324 is one Solo. 698 00:37:40,391 --> 00:37:44,061 Please let me serve you as The Wiseman. 699 00:37:44,128 --> 00:37:46,831 What the hell are we doing tonight? 700 00:37:46,897 --> 00:37:52,169 And two, please tell me, where's Jacob Fatu? 701 00:37:54,905 --> 00:37:57,241 Paul, I hear you. 702 00:37:58,776 --> 00:37:59,877 You're my Wiseman. 703 00:38:01,212 --> 00:38:05,182 What's the point of having a Wiseman if I don't take your advice? 704 00:38:05,249 --> 00:38:06,517 -Right? -Right. 705 00:38:06,584 --> 00:38:07,918 So I listened to you. 706 00:38:09,020 --> 00:38:10,721 You said he was too dangerous. 707 00:38:12,290 --> 00:38:15,393 Jacob ain't here, and he won't be here. 708 00:38:17,161 --> 00:38:20,598 And that's why you're my Wiseman. 709 00:38:21,832 --> 00:38:23,634 And we're gonna make that official 710 00:38:24,869 --> 00:38:25,936 tonight. 711 00:38:31,275 --> 00:38:34,278 [crowd chants "We want Roman"] 712 00:38:34,345 --> 00:38:35,713 ["Welcome to LA" playing] 713 00:38:35,780 --> 00:38:39,483 [Graves] Well, we are sold out tonight in Madison Square Garden, 714 00:38:39,550 --> 00:38:43,054 19,701 fans on hand. 715 00:38:43,120 --> 00:38:46,724 Wade, our 32nd television sellout, 716 00:38:46,791 --> 00:38:49,226 47th event sellout this year. 717 00:38:49,293 --> 00:38:50,661 And we're only halfway done. 718 00:38:50,728 --> 00:38:53,597 [Wade] Well, it's about the hottest thing in entertainment. 719 00:38:53,664 --> 00:38:55,399 You want tickets and we're coming to town? 720 00:38:55,466 --> 00:38:58,369 You better move fast or you will be disappointed. 721 00:38:58,436 --> 00:39:00,104 [Logan] Ayo! 722 00:39:00,171 --> 00:39:01,339 ["Take Flight" playing] 723 00:39:01,405 --> 00:39:03,607 [Wade] Well, here's a man who never disappoints. 724 00:39:10,581 --> 00:39:13,918 [Taylor] From Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico, 725 00:39:13,984 --> 00:39:16,087 by way of Cleveland, Ohio, 726 00:39:16,153 --> 00:39:18,255 weighing in at 220 pounds, 727 00:39:18,322 --> 00:39:24,328 he is the United States Champion, 728 00:39:24,395 --> 00:39:28,766 Logan Paul! 729 00:39:33,204 --> 00:39:36,841 [Graves] What an ovation for the United States Champion, 730 00:39:36,907 --> 00:39:38,442 polarizing as he may be-- 731 00:39:38,509 --> 00:39:40,478 Madison Square Garden. 732 00:39:40,544 --> 00:39:42,546 [crowd boos] 733 00:39:44,515 --> 00:39:47,752 The mecca of sports and entertainment. 734 00:39:47,818 --> 00:39:52,022 Where heroes are made and legends are born. 735 00:39:52,523 --> 00:39:57,862 And tonight, Logan Paul gets to perform in this historic arena. 736 00:39:57,928 --> 00:39:59,964 [crowd boos] 737 00:40:01,899 --> 00:40:04,335 And to truly understand 738 00:40:04,402 --> 00:40:08,539 what it takes to be a champion in this arena, 739 00:40:08,606 --> 00:40:12,676 I needed someone who has already conquered this arena. 740 00:40:14,879 --> 00:40:17,982 That's why I brought in my corner 741 00:40:18,048 --> 00:40:22,286 an individual who understands what it means to actually win 742 00:40:22,353 --> 00:40:24,388 at Madison Square Garden. 743 00:40:25,790 --> 00:40:29,026 Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome 744 00:40:29,994 --> 00:40:34,932 -Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton. -[crowd boos] 745 00:40:34,999 --> 00:40:36,801 [Graves] Ho-ho-ho! 746 00:40:36,867 --> 00:40:40,905 What an epic troll job by Logan Paul. 747 00:40:40,971 --> 00:40:42,973 [crowd booing loudly] 748 00:40:44,275 --> 00:40:48,813 Wade, Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers broke every heart 749 00:40:48,879 --> 00:40:50,481 in this arena earlier this year. 750 00:40:52,183 --> 00:40:53,951 [Wade] Can't say basketball's my game, 751 00:40:54,018 --> 00:40:58,689 but I am aware of the epic game seven that took place right here. 752 00:40:58,756 --> 00:41:00,958 Pacers smoking the Knicks. 753 00:41:01,025 --> 00:41:03,194 ["Take Flight" playing] 754 00:41:07,665 --> 00:41:12,736 [Graves] Logan Paul better worry less about trolling the New York fans 755 00:41:12,803 --> 00:41:15,272 and worry more about the task at hand, 756 00:41:15,339 --> 00:41:19,543 that being a Money in the Bank Triple Threat qualifying matchup 757 00:41:19,610 --> 00:41:21,779 with LA Knight and Santos Escobar. 758 00:41:21,846 --> 00:41:24,815 [Wade] Yeah, but if there's one thing we know about Logan Paul, 759 00:41:24,882 --> 00:41:27,685 this man can multitask like no other. 760 00:41:27,751 --> 00:41:29,086 [Graves] Oh, wait a minute, Wade! 761 00:41:29,153 --> 00:41:30,654 [Wade] Ooh. 762 00:41:32,690 --> 00:41:34,925 [Graves] We might need to get some security out here again. 763 00:41:34,992 --> 00:41:37,461 Hell, bring the NYPD back. 764 00:41:37,528 --> 00:41:40,064 Haliburton and Brunson with a stare-down. 765 00:41:47,872 --> 00:41:51,842 Well, I never thought LA Knight, or Santos Escobar, for that matter, 766 00:41:51,909 --> 00:41:56,013 would have to concern themselves with the prospect of Tyrese Haliburton, 767 00:41:56,080 --> 00:41:58,883 an NBA superstar, lurking on the outside. 768 00:41:58,949 --> 00:42:01,986 But that seems to be the case in this qualifier. 769 00:42:02,586 --> 00:42:05,689 [Wade] Well, Logan Paul has friends in high places 770 00:42:05,756 --> 00:42:09,260 -in whatever industry you want to name. -[bell rings] 771 00:42:09,326 --> 00:42:13,430 And immediately, "The Megastar" LA Knight 772 00:42:13,497 --> 00:42:15,366 with eyes for the Maverick. 773 00:42:15,432 --> 00:42:18,068 [Graves] Logan Paul may need more than Tyrese Haliburton, 774 00:42:18,135 --> 00:42:18,969 more than the NYPD. 775 00:42:19,036 --> 00:42:21,005 He may need the National Guard, Wade. 776 00:42:21,071 --> 00:42:23,874 LA Knight has quite literally traveled around the globe 777 00:42:23,941 --> 00:42:25,876 to get his hands on the Maverick. 778 00:42:25,943 --> 00:42:28,212 [Wade] LA Knight's all hopped up on kavorka, 779 00:42:28,279 --> 00:42:32,049 and it seems like Madison Square Garden is loving it. 780 00:42:32,116 --> 00:42:35,486 [Graves] Santos Escobar with a sneaky takedown on the Megastar. 781 00:42:35,553 --> 00:42:40,691 And now Escobar and Paul working in unison to snuff out LA Knight. 782 00:42:40,758 --> 00:42:43,794 [Wade] So hot out of the blocks was LA Knight. 783 00:42:43,861 --> 00:42:48,532 It was a wise move for Paul and Escobar to link up, 784 00:42:48,599 --> 00:42:52,903 but that link-up may be temporary… or it may continue. 785 00:42:52,970 --> 00:42:56,307 [Graves] No count-out, no disqualification under Triple Threat rules. 786 00:42:56,373 --> 00:42:58,309 The winner of this matchup will head to Toronto 787 00:42:58,375 --> 00:43:01,512 in the Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match, 788 00:43:01,578 --> 00:43:02,813 where the task is simple. 789 00:43:02,880 --> 00:43:07,151 Climb the ladder, retrieve the contract, and change the trajectory of your career. 790 00:43:07,217 --> 00:43:10,454 Wade, you've been in a Money in the Bank Ladder Match in the past. 791 00:43:10,521 --> 00:43:12,890 Talk about how daunting that can be for a Superstar. 792 00:43:12,957 --> 00:43:14,325 [Wade] It is terrifying, 793 00:43:14,391 --> 00:43:19,363 especially for us athletes who do not like going too high up in the air. 794 00:43:19,430 --> 00:43:21,298 I like to keep it grounded. 795 00:43:21,365 --> 00:43:24,401 Needless to say, I did not have any victories 796 00:43:24,468 --> 00:43:26,570 in Money in the Bank Ladder Matches, sadly. 797 00:43:26,637 --> 00:43:29,907 [Graves] Well, last year both LA Knight and Logan Paul took part 798 00:43:29,974 --> 00:43:31,642 in the Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match, 799 00:43:31,709 --> 00:43:33,477 with neither emerging victorious. 800 00:43:33,544 --> 00:43:35,746 That of course, went to Señor Money in the Bank. 801 00:43:35,813 --> 00:43:37,281 The new… Oh! 802 00:43:37,348 --> 00:43:40,217 …World Heavyweight Champion. Cover here by Paul. 803 00:43:40,284 --> 00:43:42,353 Damian Priest, successfully cashing in 804 00:43:42,419 --> 00:43:44,788 just a few months back at WrestleMania. 805 00:43:44,855 --> 00:43:47,658 [Wade] That Money in the Bank was at the famous O2 Arena 806 00:43:47,725 --> 00:43:49,293 in London, England. 807 00:43:49,360 --> 00:43:51,095 Very close to my heart. 808 00:43:51,161 --> 00:43:54,398 We're in an arena now very close 809 00:43:54,465 --> 00:43:57,434 to Tyrese Haliburton's heart. 810 00:43:57,501 --> 00:43:59,370 One of the highlights of his entire career 811 00:43:59,436 --> 00:44:02,506 was victory right here against Jalen Brunson. 812 00:44:02,573 --> 00:44:04,141 [Graves] I'm not a big basketball guy, 813 00:44:04,208 --> 00:44:06,443 but I know enough about the NBA to know that Indiana 814 00:44:06,510 --> 00:44:10,748 has ruined more than one season of the New York Knicks in the NBA. 815 00:44:10,814 --> 00:44:14,051 And LA Knight taking out Escobar on the outside. 816 00:44:14,652 --> 00:44:18,222 [Wade] Finally, some recovery for LA Knight. 817 00:44:18,288 --> 00:44:22,626 Looking to give the people what they want in the form 818 00:44:22,693 --> 00:44:24,762 of a Money in the Bank Megastar. 819 00:44:24,828 --> 00:44:26,830 [crowd cheers] 820 00:44:28,499 --> 00:44:30,801 [Graves] LA Knight would love to have possession 821 00:44:30,868 --> 00:44:32,703 of the Money in the Bank contract, 822 00:44:32,770 --> 00:44:36,573 a guaranteed championship opportunity at the time and place 823 00:44:36,640 --> 00:44:39,676 of the holder's choosing, valid for one calendar year. 824 00:44:39,743 --> 00:44:42,012 [Wade] And Logan Paul has made it abundantly clear 825 00:44:42,079 --> 00:44:43,947 what he thinks of LA Knight and the fact 826 00:44:44,014 --> 00:44:48,719 that LA Knight has never held gold in WWE. 827 00:44:48,786 --> 00:44:52,289 He'll never get a better opportunity than if he can win 828 00:44:52,356 --> 00:44:54,091 that Money in the Bank contract. 829 00:44:54,158 --> 00:44:56,393 [Graves] Check out this power by Logan Paul. 830 00:44:56,460 --> 00:44:58,162 Face-first goes Knight. 831 00:44:58,228 --> 00:45:01,498 [Wade] Constantly working on his in-ring arsenal. 832 00:45:01,565 --> 00:45:03,534 You might not like him. 833 00:45:03,600 --> 00:45:05,069 You might not like the arrogance, 834 00:45:05,135 --> 00:45:08,839 but, man, does he put the hours in behind the scenes, 835 00:45:08,906 --> 00:45:11,275 making sure he is the absolute best. 836 00:45:13,343 --> 00:45:16,213 [Graves] Logan Paul takes out Knight on the outside. 837 00:45:16,280 --> 00:45:18,348 Think about this, Bad News, Logan Paul hypo-- 838 00:45:18,415 --> 00:45:20,384 Wait a minute! 839 00:45:20,451 --> 00:45:24,855 Santos Escobar propelling himself to the outside, 840 00:45:24,922 --> 00:45:30,294 and the Emperor of Lucha Libre one step closer to Money in the Bank. 841 00:45:36,133 --> 00:45:38,502 Welcome back to Friday Night SmackDown on Fox. 842 00:45:38,569 --> 00:45:42,473 We are in the midst of a Money in the Bank qualifying matchup 843 00:45:42,539 --> 00:45:47,644 as LA Knight, Santos Escobar, and the United States Champion Logan Paul 844 00:45:47,711 --> 00:45:50,214 compete for the right to head to Toronto 845 00:45:50,280 --> 00:45:53,050 one week from tomorrow at Money in the Bank, 846 00:45:53,117 --> 00:45:55,986 streaming live, WWE on Peacock. 847 00:45:56,053 --> 00:45:57,454 And, Wade, throughout the break, 848 00:45:57,521 --> 00:46:00,958 Logan Paul spent a great deal of the time on the floor out here 849 00:46:01,024 --> 00:46:03,527 by our announce desk composing himself, 850 00:46:03,594 --> 00:46:05,062 catching his breath while LA Knight 851 00:46:05,129 --> 00:46:07,331 and Santos Escobar continued to fight mid-ring. 852 00:46:07,397 --> 00:46:10,167 [Wade] Yeah, it's about the smartest thing you can do in a match like this. 853 00:46:10,234 --> 00:46:12,636 Keep your eye on the action in ring at all times 854 00:46:12,703 --> 00:46:15,939 in case you need to break up a pin, but take a rest. 855 00:46:16,006 --> 00:46:18,642 Let the other two take chunks out of one another 856 00:46:18,709 --> 00:46:20,210 like they're about to do here. 857 00:46:20,277 --> 00:46:23,547 [Graves] You talk about going for broke, Wade, when the stakes are the highest. 858 00:46:23,614 --> 00:46:26,116 That's what Escobar and Knight are looking to do. 859 00:46:26,183 --> 00:46:30,053 Hurricanrana from the top! Cover by Santos. 860 00:46:30,921 --> 00:46:32,689 [Wade] Yeah, simple rule of thumb. 861 00:46:32,756 --> 00:46:35,959 Never go to the top rope with a luchador. 862 00:46:36,026 --> 00:46:38,495 You probably aren't gonna come off best. 863 00:46:39,930 --> 00:46:43,734 [Graves] And now, Logan Paul very wisely picking his spots. 864 00:46:44,301 --> 00:46:48,005 Now has control of Escobar, hoisting up the emperor 865 00:46:48,071 --> 00:46:49,673 into a splash on Knight, 866 00:46:49,740 --> 00:46:51,275 but inadvertently into a cover. 867 00:46:52,342 --> 00:46:54,278 Great wherewithal by the United States Champion. 868 00:46:54,344 --> 00:46:55,412 Hook of the leg. 869 00:46:56,346 --> 00:46:58,582 [Wade] Yeah, perhaps a little bit of inexperience… 870 00:46:58,649 --> 00:47:00,417 [Graves] Another attempt, smart strategy. 871 00:47:00,484 --> 00:47:04,021 [Wade] …from Logan Paul showing there, but immediately pouncing, 872 00:47:04,087 --> 00:47:06,290 preventing that pin attempt. 873 00:47:06,356 --> 00:47:09,459 [Graves] You saw Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers 874 00:47:09,526 --> 00:47:11,762 on the outside of the ring, disappointed. 875 00:47:11,828 --> 00:47:15,465 He thought it was time for himself and Logan Paul to party here in Manhattan. 876 00:47:15,532 --> 00:47:17,568 [Wade] No finer place to party. 877 00:47:17,634 --> 00:47:21,505 And what an epic party Logan Paul is gonna put on tonight 878 00:47:21,572 --> 00:47:27,277 should he qualify for next Saturday's Money in the Bank Ladder Match. 879 00:47:27,344 --> 00:47:30,948 [Graves] A vicious uppercut by Paul answered by Knight. 880 00:47:34,251 --> 00:47:37,621 [Wade] Swing with that big right hand that did the damage last week. 881 00:47:40,424 --> 00:47:44,761 [Graves] A series of lefts from LA Knight followed by the right exclamation point. 882 00:47:44,828 --> 00:47:46,763 Reversal by Paul. Here comes Knight. 883 00:47:46,830 --> 00:47:49,466 Go behind, looking for the side Russian leg sweep. 884 00:47:53,237 --> 00:47:55,739 And Knight plants Escobar with a DDT. 885 00:47:55,806 --> 00:47:57,441 Into the cover but here comes Logan. 886 00:47:58,008 --> 00:47:59,776 Uh-oh, into the cover again. 887 00:48:01,578 --> 00:48:04,882 You gotta keep your head on a swivel in a Triple Threat environment, Wade. 888 00:48:06,383 --> 00:48:07,851 Meltdown! 889 00:48:07,918 --> 00:48:10,020 Plants Logan Paul. 890 00:48:10,087 --> 00:48:11,121 [crowd cheers] 891 00:48:11,188 --> 00:48:15,726 [Wade] LA Knight looking back in full control, inching closer. 892 00:48:15,792 --> 00:48:18,795 [crowd] LA Knight, yeah! 893 00:48:19,963 --> 00:48:24,601 [Graves] And Escobar with a running knee stopped LA Knight dead in his tracks. 894 00:48:26,303 --> 00:48:30,474 Muscling up the Megastar, looking for the Phantom Driver perhaps. 895 00:48:30,540 --> 00:48:31,742 Countered by Knight. 896 00:48:31,808 --> 00:48:33,343 Good God, man! 897 00:48:34,211 --> 00:48:37,748 What a slam! And the Megastar Elbow. 898 00:48:39,983 --> 00:48:45,055 [Wade] And the Hub City Hitter LA Knight in full control. 899 00:48:45,122 --> 00:48:46,823 [Graves] And that's what it's all about. 900 00:48:46,890 --> 00:48:51,128 One week from tomorrow, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 901 00:48:51,194 --> 00:48:55,365 Money in the Bank streaming live, WWE on Peacock. 902 00:48:55,432 --> 00:48:59,069 Which of these three men will earn the opportunity to compete 903 00:48:59,136 --> 00:49:01,438 in the Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match? 904 00:49:01,505 --> 00:49:04,708 A career-changing matchup, Wade. 905 00:49:04,775 --> 00:49:07,311 [Wade] This place is gonna come unglued. 906 00:49:07,377 --> 00:49:08,412 [crowd] Yeah! 907 00:49:08,478 --> 00:49:10,580 [Graves] Oh, Escobar with the double knees in the corner. 908 00:49:10,647 --> 00:49:13,283 [Wade] Might be looking to steal this one. Go for that Phantom Driver. 909 00:49:13,350 --> 00:49:14,618 [Graves] There it is! 910 00:49:15,519 --> 00:49:16,953 [referee] One, two… 911 00:49:17,721 --> 00:49:20,223 [Graves] And Logan just bulldozed Escobar. 912 00:49:20,290 --> 00:49:24,194 [Wade] I don't care who you are. Nobody is kicking out of that one. 913 00:49:24,261 --> 00:49:28,098 Escobar, just a millisecond away from victory. 914 00:49:28,165 --> 00:49:33,103 Heartbreaking for the Emperor of Lucha Libre who can still win this one. 915 00:49:34,671 --> 00:49:37,507 [Graves] This is truly anyone's contest at this point. 916 00:49:43,180 --> 00:49:45,982 Logan Paul just teeing off on Escobar in the corner. 917 00:49:47,417 --> 00:49:51,421 I think it might have just insulted and excited this luchador Superstar. 918 00:49:51,488 --> 00:49:55,325 [Wade] Well, this audience may well have distracted Logan Paul momentarily, 919 00:49:55,392 --> 00:49:59,429 and you cannot afford that against someone as good as Santos Escobar. 920 00:49:59,496 --> 00:50:02,065 [Graves] A big forearm by Logan Paul rocked Santos, 921 00:50:02,132 --> 00:50:04,201 who answered with a step-up kick, 922 00:50:04,267 --> 00:50:06,336 looked like it caught Logan right in the chest. 923 00:50:06,403 --> 00:50:08,638 [Wade] All three men moving gingerly. 924 00:50:08,705 --> 00:50:10,741 They've taken tons and tons of abuse, 925 00:50:10,807 --> 00:50:15,746 but it is worth it for that small glimmer of hope they all have in victory tonight. 926 00:50:17,481 --> 00:50:19,916 [Graves] Look at the athleticism of LA Knight! 927 00:50:20,751 --> 00:50:23,553 Belly-to-back suplex rocks Escobar. 928 00:50:24,721 --> 00:50:27,657 [Wade] Both men laying prone, however. The Maverick's up. 929 00:50:29,026 --> 00:50:30,961 [Graves] Swanton by Paul! 930 00:50:31,028 --> 00:50:32,763 [crowd] One, two… 931 00:50:34,231 --> 00:50:35,699 [Graves] LA Knight kicked out! 932 00:50:35,766 --> 00:50:37,067 He kicked out, Wade! 933 00:50:37,134 --> 00:50:42,406 [Wade] That was about as late a kickout as humanly possible 934 00:50:42,472 --> 00:50:47,110 after Logan Paul connects perfectly with the Swanton bomb, 935 00:50:47,177 --> 00:50:49,446 diving on the cover, and he cannot believe it. 936 00:50:49,513 --> 00:50:50,480 And neither-- 937 00:50:50,547 --> 00:50:51,848 [Graves] Wait, wait, wait, wait. 938 00:50:51,915 --> 00:50:53,750 [crowd boos] 939 00:50:53,817 --> 00:50:56,620 Logan just called Tyrese Haliburton for something. 940 00:50:56,686 --> 00:50:57,888 Oh, that's Jeff. 941 00:50:57,954 --> 00:51:00,057 We know what Jeff usually carries around with him. 942 00:51:00,123 --> 00:51:01,958 It's the brass knuckles, Wade. 943 00:51:03,260 --> 00:51:05,996 [Wade] That's brass on steel. 944 00:51:06,062 --> 00:51:08,165 And if it comes to brass on jaw, it's game over. 945 00:51:08,231 --> 00:51:09,933 -Wait a second. -[Graves] Jalen Brunson. 946 00:51:10,000 --> 00:51:11,935 We're gonna get… Oh God. 947 00:51:12,002 --> 00:51:14,271 [Wade] What do we call this? Is this game eight? 948 00:51:14,337 --> 00:51:15,672 [Graves] Not tonight. 949 00:51:15,739 --> 00:51:17,240 Not in the Garden. 950 00:51:17,307 --> 00:51:19,576 [Wade] Yes! Tonight in the Garden! 951 00:51:23,313 --> 00:51:26,316 [crowd chants "MVP"] 952 00:51:35,258 --> 00:51:38,895 [Graves] Jalen Brunson may have just interrupted the interference 953 00:51:38,962 --> 00:51:40,230 of Tyrese Haliburton. 954 00:51:40,297 --> 00:51:44,201 Double knees by Escobar just caught Logan in the corner. 955 00:51:44,267 --> 00:51:47,437 [Wade] Logan Paul crucially did not get the knucks. 956 00:51:47,504 --> 00:51:49,539 [Graves] Nobody home for Santos. 957 00:51:49,606 --> 00:51:50,574 BFT! 958 00:51:52,843 --> 00:51:54,811 Logan looking to play spoiler again. 959 00:51:54,878 --> 00:51:57,314 O'Connor roll. Shoulders down. 960 00:51:58,315 --> 00:52:00,183 -Knight reverses. -[crowd] One, two… 961 00:52:00,250 --> 00:52:01,551 three! [cheers] 962 00:52:01,618 --> 00:52:03,753 -[bell rings] -[Graves] LA Knight's going to Toronto! 963 00:52:03,820 --> 00:52:05,255 ["Welcome to LA" playing] 964 00:52:05,322 --> 00:52:07,390 [Taylor] Here is your winner, 965 00:52:07,457 --> 00:52:10,627 LA Knight! 966 00:52:10,694 --> 00:52:12,629 [crowd] Yeah! 967 00:52:12,696 --> 00:52:16,500 [Wade] Well, Logan Paul was trying every dirty trick in the book, 968 00:52:16,566 --> 00:52:20,370 but it was LA Knight who beat him at his own game there. 969 00:52:20,437 --> 00:52:25,242 [Graves] Unbelievable turn of events tonight in New York City, 970 00:52:25,308 --> 00:52:29,312 as LA Knight has punched his ticket 971 00:52:29,379 --> 00:52:32,282 to the Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match 972 00:52:32,349 --> 00:52:34,618 one week from tomorrow in Toronto. 973 00:52:34,684 --> 00:52:37,220 [Wade] Whoa. Whoa, whoa, whoa. Don't celebrate too soon. 974 00:52:37,287 --> 00:52:39,956 [Graves] Well, I think LA Knight owes a debt of gratitude to Jalen Brunson 975 00:52:40,023 --> 00:52:40,991 of the New York Knicks. 976 00:52:41,057 --> 00:52:44,694 But Haliburton of the Pacers still has the brass knucks. 977 00:52:46,496 --> 00:52:48,765 [music fades] 978 00:52:53,336 --> 00:52:55,906 [crowd cheers] 979 00:52:55,972 --> 00:52:57,174 [Graves] Oh no. 980 00:52:58,575 --> 00:52:59,976 Jalen, don't do this. 981 00:53:00,777 --> 00:53:02,312 There's no turning back. 982 00:53:04,781 --> 00:53:07,617 Jalen Brunson with a steel chair. 983 00:53:07,684 --> 00:53:10,453 [crowd chants] 984 00:53:10,520 --> 00:53:13,089 [inaudible] 985 00:53:15,525 --> 00:53:18,194 [Graves] Somebody get the commissioner on the phone. 986 00:53:18,261 --> 00:53:21,231 [indistinct yelling] 987 00:53:29,239 --> 00:53:32,342 [crowd boos] 988 00:53:34,778 --> 00:53:37,147 [Graves] And unfortunately, it appears 989 00:53:38,548 --> 00:53:40,884 that retribution will have to wait… 990 00:53:40,951 --> 00:53:42,052 [Wade] Smart move. 991 00:53:42,118 --> 00:53:46,256 [Graves] …for the great city of New York and all the fans of the New York Knicks. 992 00:53:47,857 --> 00:53:48,692 [Wade] That's it. 993 00:53:48,758 --> 00:53:52,162 Tyrese Haliburton being the bigger man. These people don't deserve it. 994 00:53:52,229 --> 00:53:54,030 [Graves] Well, hey, respect to Jalen Brunson 995 00:53:54,097 --> 00:53:55,699 for stepping up when he had to. 996 00:53:55,765 --> 00:53:58,134 [Wade] That man was ready to throw down tonight. 997 00:53:58,201 --> 00:54:03,873 [Graves] Defending the Garden tonight, Jalen Brunson and LA Knight. 998 00:54:03,940 --> 00:54:05,342 ["Welcome to LA" playing] 999 00:54:05,408 --> 00:54:08,044 -Don't worry though. I'll be back. -[Wade] Yeah! 1000 00:54:08,111 --> 00:54:09,245 [Haliburton] I'll be back. 1001 00:54:12,215 --> 00:54:14,417 [inaudible] 1002 00:54:18,622 --> 00:54:21,625 [crowd cheers] 1003 00:54:25,261 --> 00:54:27,330 -Yo, that was wild. -Wild. 1004 00:54:27,397 --> 00:54:30,267 Props to LA Knight for getting that win, beating those other two punks. 1005 00:54:30,333 --> 00:54:32,869 That was good to see, but I hope he knows what he's in store for. 1006 00:54:32,936 --> 00:54:35,372 -That Money in the Bank match? -Didn't you win? 1007 00:54:35,438 --> 00:54:37,607 -You're gonna bring that up right now? -You know I had to. 1008 00:54:37,674 --> 00:54:39,743 Yeah, I won. It didn't work out well, but I won. 1009 00:54:39,809 --> 00:54:41,645 You did win. Personally, my money's on Jey. 1010 00:54:41,711 --> 00:54:42,979 I think he's got it in the bag. 1011 00:54:43,046 --> 00:54:45,048 But you know what makes me really happy? 1012 00:54:45,115 --> 00:54:48,018 Santos has absolutely no chance at winning. 1013 00:54:48,084 --> 00:54:49,219 -Zero. No chance. -Zero. 1014 00:54:49,286 --> 00:54:51,221 He's gonna be sitting at home. But that's karma. 1015 00:54:51,288 --> 00:54:52,689 -That's what he deserves. -Karma. 1016 00:54:52,756 --> 00:54:53,890 But is karma enough? 1017 00:54:53,957 --> 00:54:56,459 I mean, I know I got some payback on his boys in NXT, but-- 1018 00:54:56,526 --> 00:54:59,029 What's up, y'all? It's Melo in the Garden. 1019 00:54:59,095 --> 00:55:00,730 Yo, Carmelo Anthony's here? 1020 00:55:00,797 --> 00:55:02,165 Maybe he'll take a pic with you. 1021 00:55:02,232 --> 00:55:03,933 No, no, no, not that Melo. 1022 00:55:04,000 --> 00:55:06,670 Uh, the Melo that actually won a championship. 1023 00:55:06,736 --> 00:55:08,872 But, hey, yo, I want to run something by y'all real quick. 1024 00:55:08,938 --> 00:55:12,275 So when I win Money in the Bank next week, I'm thinking about getting this T-shirt. 1025 00:55:12,342 --> 00:55:16,012 And on this T-shirt I think I'm gonna put "Melo in the Bank." 1026 00:55:16,079 --> 00:55:18,448 I'm telling y'all, that's gonna sell out first week. 1027 00:55:18,515 --> 00:55:20,083 -Top Cody, top-- -Hey, man. Hey, man. 1028 00:55:20,150 --> 00:55:23,520 Look, look, it's good to be confident, but you, you're just naive, man. 1029 00:55:23,586 --> 00:55:25,555 And you're in way over your head, man. I'm telling you. 1030 00:55:25,622 --> 00:55:26,923 Oh, way over my head. Oh yeah. 1031 00:55:26,990 --> 00:55:28,758 Okay, well, you must be living under a rock, 1032 00:55:28,825 --> 00:55:30,060 because I don't know if y'all saw, 1033 00:55:30,126 --> 00:55:32,929 but last week I pinned the 14-time World Champ Randy Orton. 1034 00:55:32,996 --> 00:55:34,964 Let's talk about it. Something like. 1035 00:55:35,031 --> 00:55:36,800 Okay, a lot of people got their money on Yeet. 1036 00:55:36,866 --> 00:55:38,401 A lot of people got their money on Yeah. 1037 00:55:38,468 --> 00:55:41,404 But they should have their money on Melo. 1038 00:55:41,471 --> 00:55:43,139 Take that to the bank. 1039 00:55:43,206 --> 00:55:45,141 "Naive." [scoffs] 1040 00:55:45,208 --> 00:55:47,911 -I definitely don't have my money on him. -Look, I'm a betting man. 1041 00:55:47,977 --> 00:55:50,213 -He got no shot. -Zero. Absolutely none. 1042 00:55:50,280 --> 00:55:51,648 And I'm already tired of his-- 1043 00:55:51,715 --> 00:55:55,352 Well, tonight's Friday Night SmackDown emanates live from Madison Square Garden, 1044 00:55:55,418 --> 00:55:57,187 the World's Most Famous Arena, 1045 00:55:57,253 --> 00:56:00,757 widely recognized as the mecca of pro wrestling. 1046 00:56:00,824 --> 00:56:04,194 And this week, we must take a moment to pay our respects to a man 1047 00:56:04,260 --> 00:56:07,330 who personified the unpredictability of this industry, 1048 00:56:07,397 --> 00:56:11,401 a man perhaps now best known as the father of Roman Reigns. 1049 00:56:11,468 --> 00:56:15,605 But for decades he dominated this arena and so many others 1050 00:56:15,672 --> 00:56:19,476 as one half of the most feared tag team of all time. 1051 00:56:19,542 --> 00:56:21,277 Sika Anoa'i. 1052 00:56:27,083 --> 00:56:28,585 [gentle piano music playing] 1053 00:56:28,651 --> 00:56:30,019 [narrator] Prestigious. 1054 00:56:31,388 --> 00:56:32,555 Ferocious. 1055 00:56:33,990 --> 00:56:35,258 Influential. 1056 00:56:36,726 --> 00:56:38,695 Iconic. 1057 00:56:38,762 --> 00:56:42,265 Though countless ways to describe the Anoa'i family, 1058 00:56:42,332 --> 00:56:46,169 it is undeniable that they stand as one of the most powerful dynasties 1059 00:56:46,236 --> 00:56:48,071 in professional wrestling history. 1060 00:56:49,472 --> 00:56:52,142 WWE is deeply saddened to learn 1061 00:56:52,208 --> 00:56:55,812 of the passing of Leati Sika Anoa'i, 1062 00:56:55,879 --> 00:56:58,548 a patriarch of this legendary bloodline 1063 00:56:58,615 --> 00:57:00,984 who established a legacy of dominance 1064 00:57:01,050 --> 00:57:04,287 with one of the most imposing tag teams of all time. 1065 00:57:07,557 --> 00:57:09,359 Known simply as Sika, 1066 00:57:09,426 --> 00:57:12,262 he was born and raised on the Pacific island of Samoa 1067 00:57:12,328 --> 00:57:15,732 before relocating to San Francisco, California. 1068 00:57:15,799 --> 00:57:17,700 Trained by his brother Afa, 1069 00:57:17,767 --> 00:57:21,771 the two would go on to form the renowned tag team The Wild Samoans. 1070 00:57:21,838 --> 00:57:24,941 I remember as a kid being scared to death of these two. 1071 00:57:25,008 --> 00:57:28,645 Two guys come walking in with this hair out to here, 1072 00:57:28,711 --> 00:57:30,046 and they're just monsters. 1073 00:57:30,113 --> 00:57:33,683 [Heyman] Afa and Sika were the enforcers of the industry. 1074 00:57:33,750 --> 00:57:35,985 You wanted to break in, you had to go through them. 1075 00:57:37,053 --> 00:57:38,755 [narrator] Throughout their 30-year career, 1076 00:57:38,822 --> 00:57:44,127 The Wild Samoans would hold an astonishing 21 Tag Team Championships, 1077 00:57:44,194 --> 00:57:47,363 becoming one of the most acclaimed tag teams of the era. 1078 00:57:47,430 --> 00:57:48,665 [Afa] We are the one. 1079 00:57:48,731 --> 00:57:51,000 Otherwise, you know what's going to happen. 1080 00:57:51,935 --> 00:57:58,074 [narrator] Ultimately being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2007. 1081 00:58:02,445 --> 00:58:05,915 [Foley] One of the great tag teams in WWE history, 1082 00:58:05,982 --> 00:58:11,321 and they were also one of the pillars of the Anoa'i Samoan Dynasty. 1083 00:58:12,889 --> 00:58:16,926 [narrator] Following in the footsteps of his uncle, "High Chief" Peter Maivia, 1084 00:58:16,993 --> 00:58:22,098 Sika showcased an incredible talent and tenacity of the Samoan culture, 1085 00:58:22,165 --> 00:58:27,270 instilling a relentless work ethic to a long lineage of Samoan Superstars, 1086 00:58:27,337 --> 00:58:31,875 including Sika's own son Joe Anoa'i, 1087 00:58:31,941 --> 00:58:34,811 better known as Roman Reigns. 1088 00:58:34,878 --> 00:58:37,447 [Hogan] Sika was so proud of him. 1089 00:58:37,513 --> 00:58:38,581 So proud of him. 1090 00:58:38,648 --> 00:58:40,917 [Cole] I think Roman has taken a lot of the traits from his dad 1091 00:58:40,984 --> 00:58:45,922 because behind that persona was a very gentle man. 1092 00:58:45,989 --> 00:58:49,926 [narrator] An embodiment of strength, unity, and excellence. 1093 00:58:49,993 --> 00:58:54,197 Sika's legacy is evident in the accomplishments of his heirs. 1094 00:58:54,264 --> 00:58:56,165 I don't know that there's any other bloodline 1095 00:58:56,232 --> 00:59:00,770 that produces as many top stars as that family. 1096 00:59:01,804 --> 00:59:03,740 [Rikishi] Because there's so much pride 1097 00:59:03,806 --> 00:59:06,075 of who we are and where we come from. 1098 00:59:06,643 --> 00:59:10,780 I want to remember him as being the one to represent our Samoan culture 1099 00:59:10,847 --> 00:59:12,515 with utmost love and respect. 1100 00:59:13,750 --> 00:59:17,086 [narrator] He will be remembered as a caring brother, 1101 00:59:17,153 --> 00:59:19,489 a loving father, 1102 00:59:19,556 --> 00:59:21,658 and a proud grandfather. 1103 00:59:21,724 --> 00:59:23,493 [mellow music playing] 1104 00:59:23,560 --> 00:59:27,664 His profound influence will ensure that the Anoa'i name 1105 00:59:27,730 --> 00:59:32,035 will forever be celebrated and will never be forgotten. 1106 00:59:32,101 --> 00:59:33,603 [music fades] 1107 00:59:44,080 --> 00:59:47,050 [dramatic music playing] 1108 01:00:17,714 --> 01:00:20,950 [speaking in English] 1109 01:00:21,017 --> 01:00:22,452 [dramatic music playing] 1110 01:00:22,518 --> 01:00:25,488 [speaking in Spanish] 1111 01:00:26,522 --> 01:00:29,959 [speaking in English] 1112 01:01:02,892 --> 01:01:04,560 [music fades] 1113 01:01:07,663 --> 01:01:09,032 [Graves] Andrade has qualified 1114 01:01:09,098 --> 01:01:10,833 for the Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match. 1115 01:01:10,900 --> 01:01:14,103 It is time for the women to sort out the next entrant. 1116 01:01:14,170 --> 01:01:17,173 ["On Point" playing] 1117 01:01:23,112 --> 01:01:24,113 [bell rings] 1118 01:01:24,180 --> 01:01:29,952 [Taylor] The following is a Women's Money in the Bank qualifying match. 1119 01:01:30,019 --> 01:01:33,322 Introducing first, from Wellington, New Zealand, 1120 01:01:33,389 --> 01:01:37,460 Blair Davenport! 1121 01:01:37,527 --> 01:01:41,097 [Graves] Wade, I don't know that the magnitude of this opportunity 1122 01:01:41,164 --> 01:01:43,466 can be overstated for Blair Davenport, 1123 01:01:43,533 --> 01:01:44,901 a relative newcomer 1124 01:01:44,967 --> 01:01:47,403 to the Friday Night SmackDown women's division. 1125 01:01:47,470 --> 01:01:49,238 Would love to make waves tonight 1126 01:01:49,305 --> 01:01:51,340 and at Money in the Bank one week from tomorrow. 1127 01:01:51,407 --> 01:01:54,110 [Wade] Yeah, nice pick-up by GM Nick Aldis 1128 01:01:54,177 --> 01:01:57,013 in the WWE Draft not so long ago. 1129 01:01:57,080 --> 01:01:58,581 This is a woman I've known a long time. 1130 01:01:58,648 --> 01:02:01,851 It's a woman who has dominated the European scene, 1131 01:02:01,918 --> 01:02:04,487 dominated the Japanese scene, 1132 01:02:04,554 --> 01:02:08,725 and perhaps one of the most vicious, mean-spirited human beings 1133 01:02:08,791 --> 01:02:10,526 I've ever met in this industry, 1134 01:02:10,593 --> 01:02:14,964 which should, in theory, hold her in good stead here in WWE. 1135 01:02:15,031 --> 01:02:17,934 [Graves] You see Indi Hartwell, who we've already seen once tonight. 1136 01:02:18,000 --> 01:02:19,335 She made her presence felt 1137 01:02:19,402 --> 01:02:23,106 in the earlier Women's Money in the Bank qualifying Triple Threat. 1138 01:02:23,172 --> 01:02:24,841 But the stars are out tonight. 1139 01:02:24,907 --> 01:02:29,712 It's RC, Ryan Clark, my personal favorite ESPN personality. 1140 01:02:29,779 --> 01:02:31,314 I was talking to him during the break. 1141 01:02:31,380 --> 01:02:35,785 This is RC's first time ever at a WWE live event. 1142 01:02:35,852 --> 01:02:37,787 Picked a great night. It has been a wild one. 1143 01:02:37,854 --> 01:02:41,124 [Wade] And former Pittsburgh Steeler too. Am I correct, Corey? 1144 01:02:41,190 --> 01:02:42,191 [Graves] That's right. 1145 01:02:42,258 --> 01:02:44,761 [Wade] You're gonna be in full fanboy mode 1146 01:02:44,827 --> 01:02:46,062 for the rest of the night. 1147 01:02:46,129 --> 01:02:49,899 Try and keep yourself calm. We've got a show to call. 1148 01:02:49,966 --> 01:02:52,135 ♪ You know I own that stage ♪ 1149 01:02:52,201 --> 01:02:55,471 [Taylor] And from Orlando, Florida, 1150 01:02:55,538 --> 01:03:00,243 Naomi! 1151 01:03:00,309 --> 01:03:03,980 [Graves] Naomi with another opportunity to qualify yet again 1152 01:03:04,046 --> 01:03:06,949 for the Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match. 1153 01:03:07,750 --> 01:03:12,488 [Wade] Now, similar to our last match, Corey, there has been some issues 1154 01:03:12,555 --> 01:03:16,058 between the newcomer Blair Davenport and Naomi. 1155 01:03:16,125 --> 01:03:18,861 A lot of chirping going on in the locker room past few weeks. 1156 01:03:18,928 --> 01:03:21,497 It's also carried over to social media, 1157 01:03:21,564 --> 01:03:25,301 and that could play in nicely to the hands of Indi Hartwell 1158 01:03:25,368 --> 01:03:27,470 if these two lock horns with one another. 1159 01:03:28,037 --> 01:03:29,272 ♪ The beast is out the cage ♪ 1160 01:03:29,338 --> 01:03:32,041 [Graves] Certainly an interesting dynamic in the women's division these days. 1161 01:03:32,108 --> 01:03:34,277 Several of the newest faces wasting no time 1162 01:03:34,343 --> 01:03:37,613 trying to get a foothold here on Friday Night SmackDown. 1163 01:03:37,680 --> 01:03:39,148 Not waiting for their opportunity. 1164 01:03:39,215 --> 01:03:41,117 Stepping up and trying to take an opportunity. 1165 01:03:41,184 --> 01:03:43,352 And I respect that out of Davenport and Hartwell. 1166 01:03:43,419 --> 01:03:45,188 [Wade] It's the smartest thing you can do. 1167 01:03:45,254 --> 01:03:48,457 It's so easy to get lost in the cracks here in WWE, 1168 01:03:48,524 --> 01:03:50,259 especially as a newcomer. 1169 01:03:50,326 --> 01:03:52,562 You're not necessarily the first name on the list… 1170 01:03:52,628 --> 01:03:53,629 [bell rings] 1171 01:03:53,696 --> 01:03:55,932 …when they're coming up with the matches for these shows. 1172 01:03:55,998 --> 01:03:58,134 But make some noise, rattle some cages, 1173 01:03:58,201 --> 01:04:00,503 just like Blair Davenport has done, 1174 01:04:00,570 --> 01:04:02,438 and you'll find yourself getting some opportunities. 1175 01:04:02,505 --> 01:04:04,540 [Graves] Naomi wasting no time off of the opening bell. 1176 01:04:04,607 --> 01:04:06,309 Dropkicking both opponents. 1177 01:04:06,375 --> 01:04:09,278 This could be a relatively short night for Naomi. 1178 01:04:09,345 --> 01:04:11,147 [Wade] It seemed like Davenport and Indi Hartwell 1179 01:04:11,214 --> 01:04:13,983 were trying to team up in the early goings, 1180 01:04:14,050 --> 01:04:18,454 momentarily prevented by Naomi, but now apparently back on track. 1181 01:04:18,521 --> 01:04:21,224 [Graves] Well, Naomi able to slide under the double clothesline attempt, 1182 01:04:21,290 --> 01:04:22,825 and a double mule kick. 1183 01:04:22,892 --> 01:04:24,994 Hartwell-- Hartwell and Davenport 1184 01:04:25,061 --> 01:04:27,396 both feeling the glow in the early moments, 1185 01:04:27,463 --> 01:04:30,132 but Naomi may have gotten ahead of herself. 1186 01:04:31,434 --> 01:04:33,402 Oh, from behind. Keep your eyes on Davenport. 1187 01:04:33,469 --> 01:04:34,570 Shoulders down. 1188 01:04:34,637 --> 01:04:37,573 [Wade] That loose alliance looks broken already. 1189 01:04:41,177 --> 01:04:44,113 [Graves] You can't blame Blair Davenport for trying to win the match. 1190 01:04:44,180 --> 01:04:48,718 Trying to obtain a potentially career-changing opportunity, 1191 01:04:48,784 --> 01:04:51,287 entry into the Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match. 1192 01:04:51,354 --> 01:04:53,890 It goes down one week from tomorrow 1193 01:04:53,956 --> 01:04:57,426 in Toronto, Canada, streaming live, WWE on Peacock. 1194 01:04:57,493 --> 01:05:00,930 And Hartwell using Naomi as a weapon. 1195 01:05:00,997 --> 01:05:04,233 That could do it. Stacks the shoulders high. 1196 01:05:04,300 --> 01:05:06,035 [Wade] A lot of people forget Indi Hartwell, 1197 01:05:06,102 --> 01:05:08,004 former NXT Women's Champion. 1198 01:05:08,070 --> 01:05:10,072 It really is that powerhouse style. 1199 01:05:10,139 --> 01:05:12,775 It's where she's at her best. 1200 01:05:12,842 --> 01:05:16,178 A victory here tonight could propel Indi Hartwell's career as… 1201 01:05:16,245 --> 01:05:17,647 [Graves] Oh wow! 1202 01:05:17,713 --> 01:05:19,315 [Wade] …Blair Davenport. 1203 01:05:19,382 --> 01:05:21,484 That was mine! [Hartwell grunts] 1204 01:05:21,550 --> 01:05:23,219 [Graves] I don't know why Hartwell's upset. 1205 01:05:23,286 --> 01:05:27,256 That was a great audible by Davenport, who just sent Indi over the stairs. 1206 01:05:27,757 --> 01:05:29,425 [Wade] Completely cleaning the clock. 1207 01:05:29,492 --> 01:05:31,928 [Graves] Ooh, vicious double stomp to the spine. 1208 01:05:31,994 --> 01:05:34,297 I like what I'm seeing out of Davenport. 1209 01:05:34,363 --> 01:05:36,832 Can Blair head to Money in the Bank? 1210 01:05:42,004 --> 01:05:44,607 Welcome back to Friday Night SmackDown on Fox 1211 01:05:44,674 --> 01:05:47,143 and this Women's Money in the Bank qualifying match 1212 01:05:47,209 --> 01:05:50,780 as Naomi battles Blair Davenport and Indi Hartwell. 1213 01:05:50,846 --> 01:05:53,482 One of these three women will earn the opportunity 1214 01:05:53,549 --> 01:05:55,851 to compete in the Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match 1215 01:05:55,918 --> 01:05:58,054 one week from tomorrow in Toronto 1216 01:05:58,120 --> 01:06:00,523 at the Money in the Bank Premium Live Event 1217 01:06:00,589 --> 01:06:04,026 streaming live, WWE on Peacock! 1218 01:06:04,093 --> 01:06:07,797 Fantastic tandem offense initiated by Naomi. 1219 01:06:07,863 --> 01:06:10,599 Tough to tell which of these three ladies took the brunt of that exchange. 1220 01:06:10,666 --> 01:06:12,234 [Wade] Well, it was Blair Davenport 1221 01:06:12,301 --> 01:06:15,271 who looked in complete control during the intermission, 1222 01:06:15,338 --> 01:06:19,508 but that one move from Naomi has turned this matchup on its head. 1223 01:06:19,575 --> 01:06:21,711 [Graves] Of course, the final Women's Money in the Bank 1224 01:06:21,777 --> 01:06:24,680 qualifying matchup to take place this coming Monday on Raw. 1225 01:06:24,747 --> 01:06:27,183 Which of these three women will earn their place? 1226 01:06:27,249 --> 01:06:29,652 From the top, double crossbody. 1227 01:06:29,719 --> 01:06:34,323 [Wade] Naomi having to kill two birds with one stone in her pathway to victory 1228 01:06:34,390 --> 01:06:37,326 and qualification for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match. 1229 01:06:39,662 --> 01:06:44,400 [Graves] Beautiful kick by Naomi has Indi Hartwell on spaghetti legs. 1230 01:06:47,870 --> 01:06:50,506 Naomi looking to double up on the punishment! 1231 01:06:50,573 --> 01:06:53,376 That could do it. Covers both opponents. 1232 01:06:53,442 --> 01:06:55,911 [Wade] What an emphatic victory that would have been! 1233 01:06:55,978 --> 01:07:00,383 But the newcomer Blair Davenport and the powerhouse Indi Hartwell 1234 01:07:00,449 --> 01:07:03,652 just about having enough left in the tank to kick out. 1235 01:07:03,719 --> 01:07:04,720 [crowd clapping] 1236 01:07:04,787 --> 01:07:06,956 But it's Naomi with the wind in her sails here. 1237 01:07:07,022 --> 01:07:10,860 [Graves] Naomi would love to earn another opportunity to compete 1238 01:07:10,926 --> 01:07:13,462 in the Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match 1239 01:07:13,529 --> 01:07:18,167 that currently stands, Wade, at a 100% success rate cash-in. 1240 01:07:18,234 --> 01:07:22,104 [Wade] I mean, it's almost, almost the most difficult thing in the world 1241 01:07:22,171 --> 01:07:26,108 to fail in a cash-in of the Money in the Bank contract. 1242 01:07:26,175 --> 01:07:27,610 Has happened in the past. 1243 01:07:27,676 --> 01:07:30,146 [Graves] Look at this. Hartwell has them both. 1244 01:07:30,212 --> 01:07:31,781 [referee] One, two… 1245 01:07:31,847 --> 01:07:33,315 [Graves] We only need to pin one. 1246 01:07:33,382 --> 01:07:36,218 It's not required to defeat both opponents simultaneously. 1247 01:07:36,285 --> 01:07:38,654 And that-that arrogance may have cost Hartwell, Wade. 1248 01:07:38,721 --> 01:07:39,789 [Wade] Yeah, that… 1249 01:07:39,855 --> 01:07:42,024 Indi Hartwell trying to make a statement there. 1250 01:07:42,091 --> 01:07:45,461 She perhaps would have been far better off picking one victory… 1251 01:07:45,528 --> 01:07:50,299 one victim, sorry, securing the victory and then getting the hell out of here. 1252 01:07:50,366 --> 01:07:52,334 [Graves] And listen, we know Indi's a powerhouse, 1253 01:07:52,401 --> 01:07:53,636 but without Candice LeRae, 1254 01:07:53,702 --> 01:07:56,305 it seems as though sometimes Indi struggles to know 1255 01:07:56,372 --> 01:07:57,606 what she's doing next. 1256 01:07:57,673 --> 01:08:01,277 We've seen on multiple occasions her being within a moment of a victory… 1257 01:08:01,343 --> 01:08:03,579 Oh, cover here by Davenport. No. 1258 01:08:03,646 --> 01:08:05,848 [Wade] Has been a massive benefit, the guidance from-- 1259 01:08:05,915 --> 01:08:09,085 [Graves] Oh, double-- Moonsault. Nobody… 1260 01:08:09,151 --> 01:08:11,287 Good Lord, it is breaking down in a hurry, Wade. 1261 01:08:11,353 --> 01:08:13,122 I can't keep track of who's doing what. 1262 01:08:13,189 --> 01:08:15,791 [Wade] Well, Blair Davenport is a woman who has waited years 1263 01:08:15,858 --> 01:08:17,093 for this opportunity. 1264 01:08:17,159 --> 01:08:19,161 Falcon Arrow. And this might be the moment. 1265 01:08:19,228 --> 01:08:20,729 [referee] One, two… 1266 01:08:20,796 --> 01:08:24,099 [Graves] And Hartwell keeps the opportunity alive 1267 01:08:24,166 --> 01:08:26,235 for herself and both opponents. 1268 01:08:26,302 --> 01:08:30,005 [Wade] All three women throwing absolutely everything at this 1269 01:08:30,072 --> 01:08:33,409 as perhaps nothing left in any of the tanks. 1270 01:08:34,710 --> 01:08:37,313 All three ripe for the pickings at this point. 1271 01:08:40,950 --> 01:08:42,518 [Graves] Who has what it takes? 1272 01:08:42,585 --> 01:08:45,454 Which of these three women will step up 1273 01:08:45,955 --> 01:08:48,491 and head to the Money in the Bank Ladder Match? 1274 01:08:49,792 --> 01:08:54,330 [Wade] Naomi, of course, a former two-time World Champion here in WWE. 1275 01:08:54,396 --> 01:08:56,765 -[Graves] Oh, big kick. -[Wade] She's the one with the pedigree. 1276 01:08:56,832 --> 01:08:59,101 She might be the one knocked out, however. 1277 01:08:59,168 --> 01:09:00,169 [Graves] Boot by Hartwell. 1278 01:09:00,236 --> 01:09:02,271 And again, Indi Hartwell looks tentative, Wade, 1279 01:09:02,338 --> 01:09:04,807 like she destroys something and isn't sure what to do with it. 1280 01:09:04,874 --> 01:09:06,108 [Wade] Yeah, that's the right-- 1281 01:09:06,175 --> 01:09:09,144 It's the guidance that she usually gets from Candice LeRae 1282 01:09:09,211 --> 01:09:12,648 that's not coming in this kind of matchup. 1283 01:09:12,715 --> 01:09:15,284 [Graves] Well, Naomi was happy to give Indi guidance. 1284 01:09:15,351 --> 01:09:17,520 Straight down, face-first into the mat. 1285 01:09:19,555 --> 01:09:22,157 And a rebound kick by Naomi! 1286 01:09:22,224 --> 01:09:23,792 [Wade] Blair Davenport had the right idea. 1287 01:09:23,859 --> 01:09:27,363 She didn't factor in the athleticism of Naomi! 1288 01:09:28,264 --> 01:09:30,332 [Graves] Davenport, a rather lethal technician 1289 01:09:30,399 --> 01:09:32,001 in her own right, looking for the knee. 1290 01:09:32,067 --> 01:09:33,669 But Hartwell a step ahead. 1291 01:09:34,870 --> 01:09:37,806 Powers Davenport out of the ring 1292 01:09:37,873 --> 01:09:40,809 and swung Blair into the ring stairs. 1293 01:09:40,876 --> 01:09:43,846 [Wade] Face-first, bouncing off there. 1294 01:09:44,380 --> 01:09:48,150 And now Indi Hartwell doing some real damage to all opponents. 1295 01:09:48,217 --> 01:09:51,153 At this point, pick one, get her in the ring, and finish the job. 1296 01:09:51,220 --> 01:09:53,355 [Graves] Again, it seems like the attention 1297 01:09:53,422 --> 01:09:54,590 of Indi Hartwell is divided. 1298 01:09:54,657 --> 01:09:57,560 She seems to be favoring her hand, keeping her eyes on-- 1299 01:09:57,626 --> 01:10:00,396 Oh-ho-ho! This could make a lot of sense! 1300 01:10:00,462 --> 01:10:01,697 Now I understand. 1301 01:10:03,566 --> 01:10:05,334 [Wade] Well, it was Indi Hartwell 1302 01:10:05,401 --> 01:10:08,537 who took out Jade Cargill a little earlier, 1303 01:10:08,604 --> 01:10:10,339 and this is some payback for you. 1304 01:10:10,406 --> 01:10:12,675 [Graves] No doubt about it. Not "some" payback. 1305 01:10:12,741 --> 01:10:15,878 This is an overabundance. Plenty and then some. 1306 01:10:15,945 --> 01:10:19,815 Lots of payback from Jade Cargill for Indi Hartwell. 1307 01:10:20,416 --> 01:10:22,151 And a kick from Naomi. 1308 01:10:24,253 --> 01:10:27,189 Rolls Indi through, shoulders down, pinning combination. 1309 01:10:27,256 --> 01:10:29,725 -…three. -[Graves] And Naomi does it. 1310 01:10:29,792 --> 01:10:31,460 ♪ The beast is out the cage ♪ 1311 01:10:31,527 --> 01:10:36,365 [Taylor] Here is your winner, Naomi! 1312 01:10:36,432 --> 01:10:39,335 [Wade] Well, perhaps let that be a lesson to you. 1313 01:10:39,401 --> 01:10:44,006 Do not mess with Jade Cargill under any circumstances, 1314 01:10:44,073 --> 01:10:47,376 but right now, tonight, it's all about Naomi. 1315 01:10:47,443 --> 01:10:51,780 She has qualified for the Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match 1316 01:10:51,847 --> 01:10:53,349 one week from tomorrow. 1317 01:10:53,415 --> 01:10:56,318 [Graves] That final spot will be filled Monday on Raw. 1318 01:10:57,786 --> 01:11:01,457 But still to come tonight on Friday Night SmackDown. 1319 01:11:01,523 --> 01:11:06,729 We've been waiting all evening for The Bloodline Acknowledgment Ceremony. 1320 01:11:06,795 --> 01:11:09,264 Solo Sikoa, the new Head of the Table, 1321 01:11:09,331 --> 01:11:13,569 is in the house with Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, and The Wiseman. 1322 01:11:13,636 --> 01:11:14,937 ♪ This is my time, get used… ♪ 1323 01:11:15,004 --> 01:11:20,142 We watch it all unfold from the World's Most Famous Arena, live next. 1324 01:11:20,209 --> 01:11:21,810 ♪ I meant it, I'm about my business ♪ 1325 01:11:24,513 --> 01:11:27,316 Wade, we've got a lot to look forward to when we get to Toronto. 1326 01:11:27,383 --> 01:11:28,884 [Wade] Oh yes, we have, 1327 01:11:28,951 --> 01:11:31,086 because they've already come to blows tonight. 1328 01:11:31,153 --> 01:11:33,188 Next week they get to do it legally. 1329 01:11:33,255 --> 01:11:36,258 Former Women's Tag Champs Belair and Cargill 1330 01:11:36,325 --> 01:11:39,862 take on LeRae and Hartwell right here on SmackDown. 1331 01:11:39,928 --> 01:11:41,930 [Graves] Well, tonight in New York City we had hoped 1332 01:11:41,997 --> 01:11:44,500 for Pretty Deadly: The Musical next week. 1333 01:11:44,566 --> 01:11:48,637 Pretty Deadly: The Match will have to do as they go… 1334 01:11:48,704 --> 01:11:49,805 They go toe-to-toe 1335 01:11:49,872 --> 01:11:51,607 with the Street Profits in tag team action. 1336 01:11:51,674 --> 01:11:54,043 [Wade] Yeah, I get tongue-tied when it comes to Pretty Deadly too, 1337 01:11:54,109 --> 01:11:57,579 but DIY have been begging and pleading for weeks. 1338 01:11:57,646 --> 01:12:00,716 They finally got their wish next week live on SmackDown, 1339 01:12:00,783 --> 01:12:02,217 Tag Titles on the line. 1340 01:12:02,284 --> 01:12:05,354 Gargano and Ciampa challenge A-Town Down Under. 1341 01:12:05,421 --> 01:12:08,424 That's next week here on Fox. 1342 01:12:09,892 --> 01:12:14,830 Joining me are Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano, DIY. 1343 01:12:14,897 --> 01:12:17,733 And, gentlemen, next week you've got your opportunity 1344 01:12:17,800 --> 01:12:20,536 to become WWE Tag Team Champions. 1345 01:12:20,602 --> 01:12:25,808 Tell me, what's your strategy heading into SmackDown from Toronto? 1346 01:12:25,874 --> 01:12:28,677 Byron, we've got a lot of history in Toronto. 1347 01:12:28,744 --> 01:12:31,647 Toronto is where we won the NXT Tag Team Titles. 1348 01:12:31,714 --> 01:12:33,649 And now, eight years later, 1349 01:12:33,716 --> 01:12:38,754 we return to the same exact building and we know what… 1350 01:12:41,323 --> 01:12:42,891 You know, I've had two weeks 1351 01:12:42,958 --> 01:12:45,861 to think about what you guys have said to me and did. 1352 01:12:45,928 --> 01:12:47,296 We weren't aiming for you. 1353 01:12:47,362 --> 01:12:48,364 We were aiming for Waller. 1354 01:12:48,430 --> 01:12:50,632 He pulled you in the way, just like he always does. 1355 01:12:51,367 --> 01:12:53,135 -That's what you think? -Yeah, that's what I know. 1356 01:12:53,202 --> 01:12:55,104 Well, you know what's gonna happen in Toronto? 1357 01:12:55,170 --> 01:12:58,407 Me and Grayson are gonna show up, the greatest tag team of all time. 1358 01:12:58,474 --> 01:13:00,843 -My best friend-- -Dude, stop, stop. 1359 01:13:00,909 --> 01:13:03,212 Okay? He's not your friend. 1360 01:13:03,278 --> 01:13:05,047 Everyone here sees this but you. 1361 01:13:05,114 --> 01:13:09,651 And I'm not saying this to hurt you, but he doesn't care about you, man. 1362 01:13:09,718 --> 01:13:11,754 He's only using you to keep these. 1363 01:13:11,820 --> 01:13:12,988 That's it. 1364 01:13:13,055 --> 01:13:16,058 -You know, I'm trying to-- -[yelling] 1365 01:13:17,893 --> 01:13:19,528 You know me, huh, Johnny? 1366 01:13:19,595 --> 01:13:20,629 You know me, huh? 1367 01:13:20,696 --> 01:13:22,097 [metal clattering] 1368 01:13:22,164 --> 01:13:24,633 -Let's go! Let's go! -Hey. Hey. What? Hey. 1369 01:13:24,700 --> 01:13:26,668 -Are you kidding me? -Come on, man. 1370 01:13:26,735 --> 01:13:28,036 Let's go! 1371 01:13:28,103 --> 01:13:29,204 [groans] 1372 01:13:32,775 --> 01:13:34,576 ♪ Giving head taps, lead tat, tat, tats ♪ 1373 01:13:34,643 --> 01:13:38,180 [Graves] Money in the Bank is sponsored by Wheatley American Vodka. 1374 01:13:38,247 --> 01:13:40,048 On this American Independence Day weekend, 1375 01:13:40,115 --> 01:13:43,952 make sure your cocktails are top rung by using an American vodka. 1376 01:13:44,019 --> 01:13:47,523 So grab an American Mule with Wheatley American Vodka. 1377 01:13:47,589 --> 01:13:49,992 And you can take that to the bank. 1378 01:13:50,058 --> 01:13:53,228 But we are in Madison Square Garden tonight, New York City. 1379 01:13:53,295 --> 01:13:55,063 And, Wade, we kicked things off with a bang. 1380 01:13:55,130 --> 01:13:57,933 [Wade] Yeah, The Bloodline were coming to the ring at the start of the show. 1381 01:13:58,000 --> 01:13:59,501 We never got to find out why 1382 01:13:59,568 --> 01:14:03,438 because their victims from last week, Randy Orton, Kevin Owens, 1383 01:14:03,505 --> 01:14:07,576 and "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes cut them off before business 1384 01:14:07,643 --> 01:14:10,145 could be taken care of with a little vengeance. 1385 01:14:10,212 --> 01:14:13,248 This is The Viper doing what he does best. 1386 01:14:13,315 --> 01:14:16,018 Wrecking bodies everywhere he goes. 1387 01:14:16,084 --> 01:14:19,321 KO, of course, putting his body on the line, 1388 01:14:19,388 --> 01:14:22,324 leaving a trail of destruction behind him. 1389 01:14:22,391 --> 01:14:24,693 The bedlam went all over the arena. 1390 01:14:24,760 --> 01:14:29,665 That was until, thankfully, at long last, the NYPD showed up, 1391 01:14:29,731 --> 01:14:35,170 taking these three out of the arena as GM Nick Aldis looked on. 1392 01:14:35,237 --> 01:14:39,441 I can confirm all three were sent packing from Madison Square Garden. 1393 01:14:39,508 --> 01:14:40,843 They have gone. 1394 01:14:40,909 --> 01:14:43,912 ["Taking It All" featuring Stevie Stone playing] 1395 01:14:51,420 --> 01:14:52,955 ♪ We taking it all ♪ 1396 01:14:53,021 --> 01:14:55,424 ♪ Settle the score No, I will not take a loss ♪ 1397 01:14:55,491 --> 01:14:56,959 -♪ Taking it all ♪ -♪ We the ones ♪ 1398 01:14:57,025 --> 01:14:59,361 ♪ We kick in the door Dropping you down to the floor ♪ 1399 01:14:59,428 --> 01:15:00,963 ♪ We taking it all ♪ 1400 01:15:01,029 --> 01:15:02,297 ♪ Ready for war… ♪ 1401 01:15:02,364 --> 01:15:07,269 [Taylor] Please welcome, accompanied by WWE Hall of Famer, 1402 01:15:07,336 --> 01:15:10,239 "The Wiseman" Paul Heyman, 1403 01:15:10,305 --> 01:15:13,141 representing The Bloodline, 1404 01:15:13,208 --> 01:15:15,611 Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, 1405 01:15:15,677 --> 01:15:19,815 and Solo Sikoa! 1406 01:15:19,882 --> 01:15:24,152 [Graves] It is time for The Bloodline Acknowledgment Ceremony 1407 01:15:24,219 --> 01:15:29,358 led to the ring by the new Head of the Table, Solo Sikoa. 1408 01:15:30,192 --> 01:15:33,829 Flanking Solo on the left of your screen, 1409 01:15:33,896 --> 01:15:35,998 "The Right Hand Man" Tama Tonga, 1410 01:15:36,064 --> 01:15:39,768 on the right, "The Infamous" Tonga Loa, 1411 01:15:39,835 --> 01:15:43,038 and in the rear, "The Wiseman," 1412 01:15:43,105 --> 01:15:46,475 the WWE Hall of Famer, Paul Heyman. 1413 01:15:46,541 --> 01:15:50,979 And, Wade, we've been assured by Solo that Jacob Fatu 1414 01:15:51,046 --> 01:15:52,814 is not in the building tonight, 1415 01:15:52,881 --> 01:15:57,653 but that does not make the feeling and the atmosphere any easier going. 1416 01:15:57,719 --> 01:16:02,491 [Wade] I don't think there's anything that makes me easy around Solo Sikoa. 1417 01:16:02,558 --> 01:16:06,228 However, the last thing he did say to Paul Heyman 1418 01:16:06,295 --> 01:16:08,797 was that he is listening to The Wiseman, 1419 01:16:08,864 --> 01:16:11,633 and that feels like the first time in months 1420 01:16:11,700 --> 01:16:16,338 there has been some complete harmony within The Bloodline. 1421 01:16:16,405 --> 01:16:20,842 Perhaps Paul Heyman finally can breathe a little easier. 1422 01:16:20,909 --> 01:16:23,445 ♪ Settle the score No, I will not take a loss ♪ 1423 01:16:23,512 --> 01:16:25,113 -♪ Taking it all ♪ -♪ We the ones ♪ 1424 01:16:25,180 --> 01:16:27,449 ♪ We kick in the door Dropping you down to the floor ♪ 1425 01:16:27,516 --> 01:16:28,984 ♪ We taking it all ♪ 1426 01:16:29,051 --> 01:16:31,486 ♪ Ready for war, better than ever before ♪ 1427 01:16:31,553 --> 01:16:32,854 ♪ We taking it all ♪ 1428 01:16:32,921 --> 01:16:34,523 [music fades] 1429 01:16:34,590 --> 01:16:37,759 [crowd boos] 1430 01:16:44,499 --> 01:16:47,936 Ladies and gentlemen, 1431 01:16:48,003 --> 01:16:52,074 my name is Paul Heyman. 1432 01:16:52,140 --> 01:16:57,212 Tonight, live in the World's Most Famous Ar-- 1433 01:16:59,247 --> 01:17:02,250 [crowd boos] 1434 01:17:14,863 --> 01:17:19,868 [crowd chants "We want Roman"] 1435 01:17:32,347 --> 01:17:34,383 Before we get to that, Paul… 1436 01:17:35,017 --> 01:17:37,219 [crowd boos] 1437 01:17:41,256 --> 01:17:43,492 …let me introduce to you… 1438 01:17:46,028 --> 01:17:48,664 the newest member of The Bloodline. 1439 01:17:50,766 --> 01:17:53,001 The Samoan Werewolf, 1440 01:17:54,803 --> 01:17:57,139 my enforcer… 1441 01:17:58,640 --> 01:18:01,243 Jacob Fatu. 1442 01:18:01,309 --> 01:18:03,011 [crowd boos] 1443 01:18:03,078 --> 01:18:04,846 [grunting] 1444 01:18:04,913 --> 01:18:07,449 Tasi, lua, tolu… 1445 01:18:07,516 --> 01:18:08,617 alu! 1446 01:18:08,684 --> 01:18:12,688 ["Samoan Destroyer" playing] 1447 01:18:34,009 --> 01:18:36,278 [Graves] Well, Wade, at the beginning of the evening, 1448 01:18:36,344 --> 01:18:41,883 Solo assured Paul Heyman that Jacob Fatu was not in the Garden. 1449 01:18:43,151 --> 01:18:46,288 That obviously was not the truth. 1450 01:18:46,354 --> 01:18:50,358 But this man is an absolute menace, Wade. 1451 01:18:50,425 --> 01:18:55,931 [Wade] Everything Solo said earlier can be completely disregarded 1452 01:18:55,997 --> 01:18:58,233 because the most volatile, 1453 01:18:58,300 --> 01:19:03,138 lawless individual in the history of this industry 1454 01:19:03,205 --> 01:19:06,208 is here at Madison Square Garden. 1455 01:19:06,274 --> 01:19:08,510 [Graves] This is a man who, athletically speaking, 1456 01:19:08,577 --> 01:19:11,646 has all the gifts of the entire Bloodline. 1457 01:19:13,148 --> 01:19:17,686 But as far as morality goes, this man knows no such thing. 1458 01:19:17,753 --> 01:19:20,922 The Samoan Werewolf has arrived 1459 01:19:20,989 --> 01:19:23,959 for The Bloodline Acknowledgment Ceremony. 1460 01:19:24,025 --> 01:19:26,094 [yelling] 1461 01:19:33,034 --> 01:19:35,203 [Graves] Well, tonight's Friday Night SmackDown on Fox 1462 01:19:35,270 --> 01:19:37,239 is sponsored by Progressive Insurance. 1463 01:19:37,305 --> 01:19:41,143 Save when you bundle auto, home, or motorcycle insurance. 1464 01:19:41,209 --> 01:19:43,578 ["Samoan Destroyer" continues] 1465 01:19:45,747 --> 01:19:46,915 [music fades] 1466 01:19:46,982 --> 01:19:49,918 Madison Square Garden. 1467 01:19:49,985 --> 01:19:52,587 [crowd boos] 1468 01:19:57,159 --> 01:19:59,027 Acknowledge me! 1469 01:19:59,094 --> 01:20:02,063 [crowd boos] 1470 01:20:23,518 --> 01:20:27,155 "Right Hand Man" Tama Tonga, step up. 1471 01:20:30,625 --> 01:20:32,060 Acknowledge me! 1472 01:20:32,127 --> 01:20:35,263 [crowd boos] 1473 01:20:35,330 --> 01:20:36,431 Solo… 1474 01:20:36,498 --> 01:20:40,302 [speaking in Samoan] 1475 01:20:40,368 --> 01:20:42,037 And I acknowledge you. 1476 01:20:46,374 --> 01:20:49,411 "Infamous" Tonga Loa, step up. 1477 01:20:52,981 --> 01:20:54,449 Acknowledge me. 1478 01:20:56,651 --> 01:21:01,223 Solo, our love always. 1479 01:21:01,289 --> 01:21:03,959 I acknowledge you. 1480 01:21:10,031 --> 01:21:13,702 My Enforcer, Jacob Fatu, step up. 1481 01:21:19,574 --> 01:21:21,109 Acknowledge me. 1482 01:21:22,010 --> 01:21:25,013 Solo, I love you. 1483 01:21:25,080 --> 01:21:27,015 [speaking in Samoan] 1484 01:21:27,082 --> 01:21:30,218 I acknowledge you. 1485 01:21:30,285 --> 01:21:33,288 [crowd boos] 1486 01:21:41,263 --> 01:21:43,898 [crowd cheers] 1487 01:21:45,200 --> 01:21:46,534 All right, Paul. 1488 01:21:48,270 --> 01:21:50,405 This is your one chance to live. 1489 01:21:52,107 --> 01:21:53,074 Paul… 1490 01:21:54,809 --> 01:21:56,344 acknowledge me. 1491 01:22:06,554 --> 01:22:07,622 [crowd yells] 1492 01:22:07,689 --> 01:22:11,526 Oh no! No! Where did you get those? 1493 01:22:11,593 --> 01:22:13,395 Where did you get those? 1494 01:22:13,461 --> 01:22:14,696 Those are Ro-- 1495 01:22:16,665 --> 01:22:20,368 Wiseman, look at me when I'm talking to you. 1496 01:22:23,571 --> 01:22:27,943 Acknowledge me as your Tribal Chief. 1497 01:22:28,009 --> 01:22:30,946 [crowd yells] 1498 01:22:50,098 --> 01:22:53,101 [crowd boos] 1499 01:23:01,209 --> 01:23:02,444 Solo… 1500 01:23:04,546 --> 01:23:05,947 I love you. 1501 01:23:07,048 --> 01:23:08,149 I love you too. 1502 01:23:09,851 --> 01:23:11,453 [voice cracks] And I acknowledge… 1503 01:23:18,626 --> 01:23:23,031 that you are not my Tribal Chief. 1504 01:23:23,098 --> 01:23:25,567 -[microphone slams] -[crowd cheers] 1505 01:23:32,207 --> 01:23:37,145 [Graves] Oh my God! Samoan Spike to The Wiseman. 1506 01:23:37,212 --> 01:23:40,248 [Wade] The biggest mistake of Heyman's life. 1507 01:23:40,315 --> 01:23:42,417 -And it might be his last. -[Solo] I tried! 1508 01:23:42,484 --> 01:23:44,986 I tried! You understand me? 1509 01:23:45,053 --> 01:23:47,022 I loved you! I tried to! 1510 01:23:47,088 --> 01:23:48,490 Jacob, get up! 1511 01:23:48,556 --> 01:23:50,392 -Drag his ass out here. -Get up! 1512 01:23:51,993 --> 01:23:53,094 I tried! 1513 01:23:53,862 --> 01:23:56,331 [Graves] What in the hell is happening? 1514 01:23:56,398 --> 01:24:00,802 What are these maniacs gonna do to the Hall of Famer? 1515 01:24:03,705 --> 01:24:06,741 For the love of God, don't do this to the man. 1516 01:24:12,313 --> 01:24:15,283 [yelling] 1517 01:24:18,453 --> 01:24:21,322 [Graves] Paul Heyman refused to kiss the ring 1518 01:24:21,389 --> 01:24:23,224 and he's gonna be led to the gallows. 1519 01:24:23,291 --> 01:24:25,160 Wade, get the hell out of here. 1520 01:24:25,226 --> 01:24:27,262 It's not safe for us to be here. 1521 01:24:27,328 --> 01:24:29,364 [crowd yelling] 1522 01:24:29,431 --> 01:24:32,333 These maniacs are gonna wreck everything. 1523 01:24:32,400 --> 01:24:33,902 [Wade] Oh my God. No. 1524 01:24:33,968 --> 01:24:35,670 [Graves] Don't do this. 1525 01:24:35,737 --> 01:24:37,839 [indistinct yelling] 1526 01:24:37,906 --> 01:24:38,907 Huh? 1527 01:24:40,175 --> 01:24:42,210 Okay. One, two, three. 1528 01:24:42,277 --> 01:24:43,344 [yelling] 1529 01:24:44,712 --> 01:24:46,414 [Graves] No, no, no, no, no, no, no. 1530 01:24:48,383 --> 01:24:51,686 [crowd groans] 1531 01:24:55,757 --> 01:24:58,460 Get some damn help out here. Get him some help. 1532 01:24:58,526 --> 01:25:00,562 [Solo] I wasn't good enough? Huh? 1533 01:25:00,628 --> 01:25:02,530 -Solo… -What good are you? 1534 01:25:16,311 --> 01:25:19,314 [crowd boos] 1535 01:25:29,557 --> 01:25:32,560 [crowd boos] 1536 01:25:45,707 --> 01:25:49,177 [Graves] Maybe it's time to believe Solo Sikoa. 1537 01:25:49,244 --> 01:25:52,247 Roman Reigns isn't coming back. 1538 01:25:52,313 --> 01:25:55,083 [crowd boos] isn't coming back.