[WWE intro music playing]
[Triple H] Then.
Now.
Forever.
Together.
[music fades]
[Sikoa] What I want to talk about…
is SummerSlam.
[Cole] He's here! Roman Reigns is here!
[Sikoa] If it wasn't for Roman Reigns…
I would have been champion.
Roman Reigns, I'm The Tribal Chief now.
[crowd boos]
And if you call yourself The Tribal Chief…
and you want these back…
then come and get it from me.
["I Am Greatness" by def rebel plays]
[crowd cheers]
[music winds down]
[music intensifies]
[crowd] Ooh-ahh!
[dramatic music playing]
[crowd] Ooh-ahh!
[Sikoa] You want this?
You ain't The Chief anymore! I'm The Chief now!
[crowd cheers]
[crowd chants] OTC!
["Nobody Better Than Me" playing]
[Graves] Welcome to The City Beautiful.
Orlando, Florida.
Just a few miles down the road
from the state of the art WWE Performance Center,
where tonight, after a shocking encounter last week
with the "Original Tribal Chief," Roman Reigns,
who is here tonight,
the self-proclaimed new leader of The Bloodline, Solo Sikoa,
has promised to finish what he started last week tonight.
We are live from the home of the NBA's Orlando Magic,
a sold-out Kia Center with 15,254 members
of the WWE Universe on hand for Friday Night SmackDown
sponsored by Progressive.
A triple-threat of protection with home, auto and more.
[Taylor] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome,
accompanied by Elton Prince and Kit Wilson, Pretty Deadly,
Ms. Money in the Bank,
Tiffany Stratton!
It is Tiffy Time to celebrate.
[crowd cheers]
Everybody, please welcome my bestie,
the Queen of the Ring,
and your new WWE Women's Champion,
Nia Jax!
["Not Like Most Girls" by def rebel plays]
[Graves] We are kicking off Friday Night SmackDown
in celebratory fashion, Bad News,
with the new WWE Women's Champion,
Queen Nia The Fierce.
[Wade] Oh wow!
Does she not look resplendent?
My word, Corey!
[Graves] Nia Jax may rule forever as The Irresistible Force
of the WWE realm.
[Wade] The pomp, the pageantry, the queen,
the Women's Champion and Pretty Deadly.
It just has the air of razzmatazz tonight, Corey.
[indistinct chatter]
[Graves] Nia Jax of course toppling
former WWE Women's Champion Bayley at SummerSlam
to capture the title along with the crown
she wears oh so proudly.
[Wade] Can we just admire the majesty of the woman?
This is showbiz personified tonight.
Tiffany Stratton has already knocked it out of the park, in my view.
[Graves] Wade, I know you grew up in a place
where they actually had the Queen's Jubilee.
-How does this compare? -[Wade] Oh.
I cannot believe I'm about to say this, Corey,
but this has beaten anything the British royals
have ever managed in terms of presentation,
in terms of spectacle.
This is simply fabulous.
Um…
[crowd clamoring]
Tiffy, you really shouldn't have.
Of course I should have.
I mean, this is your big moment, Nia.
And after everything that you've done for me, I just wanted to give back.
I mean, isn't it perfect?
[crowd cheers]
It's amazing!
I mean, um…
It's an awful lot of pink.
[Tiffany] Of course! I wanted everything to pop. [sighs]
Do you… Do you not like it?
Tiffy, you're so good to me.
I really appreciate you, but this isn't really my style.
[crowd boos]
My style is more destruction.
And I proved that at SummerSlam when I destroyed Bayley.
[crowd boos]
And I proved that I'm a woman of my word
when I said that I would take the title from Bayley.
And I did.
And now not only am I your Queen of the Ring,
I am your new WWE Women's Champion.
[mixed reactions from crowd]
And everyone in that locker room better bow down to me.
Well, and what better way to start…
than with you, Tiffy?
Oh, oh, you want you want me to bow down?
[Nia] Yeah. I want you to bow down, Tiffy.
Right now?
Right now.
Okay. Absolutely. You know what?
I'm so glad we are all on the same page here
because that's actually why I brought Pretty Deadly here.
So first, they're going to sing you a little song,
and then we are all gonna bow down to Queen Nia,
because men should bow down too.
Boys, come on.
Well, with permission from Princess Tiffany,
we have for you a brand-new hit song.
So, for all of you eagerly awaiting and wanting a sneak peek, we've got it.
-Pretty Deadly, The Musical. -The Musical.
[Graves] Yes, boy!
So, without further ado,
we give to you, "Ode to the Queen."
[jaunty music playing]
[Graves] I love it already, Bad News.
♪ It's not our first time kneeling Before a queen ♪
♪ But you're the prettiest one That we've ever seen ♪
♪ Admiring you Well, that's a no brainer ♪
♪ Cleopatra meet Meghan Trainor ♪
♪ When you beat Bayley It made our hearts melt ♪
♪ Let's accessorize around the belt ♪
♪ 'Cause we're your biggest fans When you annihilate ♪
♪ You're great, dance break? ♪
♪ Five, six, seven, eight ♪
♪ Hey ♪
Dance break, dance break, dance break,
dance break, dance break--
-[Graves] Wait a second. -[Wade] No!
[Graves] Michin from behind with a Kendo stick!
[Wade] I was enjoying that.
[Graves] Michin has been a thorn in the side of Queen Nia for weeks now.
And Michin looking to get the last laugh
at the expense of the WWE Women's Champion.
[Wade] Well, Michin did promise Bayley she'd be back for some retribution
against Queen Nia, and I guess it starts here.
-[Stratton] Why would you do that? -[Michin screams]
[Graves] Oh no, boy!
Pretty Deadly being worn out by Michin.
[Wade] The show's been ruined.
You're ruining everything.
[Graves] So much for those Tony Award aspirations.
[Wade] Supposed to be a celebration. It's too late for champagne now.
[Graves] Is that Boone's? I don't think the Queen drinks that.
[Wade] It's a gas station special by the looks of things.
[indistinct chatter]
Ooh, child, Michin sure knows how to crash a party
because that celebration Tiffany just did Nia,
that ain't it.
Let's just make sure that B and I have a better turnout
when we take back our Tag Team Titles.
And next week, we're going to have a good reason to celebrate
when we beat the brakes off of Alba, Isla and Blair.
And when we celebrate, it will be very demure, very mindful.
-Demure! -Demure!
[laughing]
But you know what? You right, sis. You right.
But tonight, you got that one-on-one with Blair.
And I know you're not gonna miss the opportunity to snatch and drag.
-Do it with me. Snatch and drag! -Snatch and drag!
Yeah!
I hear y'all talking about celebrating.
So, that means y'all pulling up to my after-party, right?
What after-party?
The after-party when I beat Andrade.
It's going to be bottles, models, balloons--
Well, isn't Andrade like, two up on you?
-Ooh! -Yeah.
Good luck with that.
Come on, y'all, let's go.
[all] Snatch and drag!
They're watching my matches, though.
[Graves] Naomi in action still to come tonight.
Carmelo Hayes ready to go one-on-one with this Superstar.
["Conquistar" by def rebel plays]
[bell rings]
[Taylor] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, from Gomez Palacio,
Durango, México, weighing in at 230 pounds,
Andrade!
[Wade] This is a man who's a little unhappy right now,
was hoping to have become the Number One Contender
for the United States Championship.
That did not happen.
Primarily thanks to a certain Carmelo Hayes.
[Graves] Andrade would love to put Carmelo Hayes permanently
in his rear view mirror.
We're going to run this one back.
A rivalry that's been boiling since Money in the Bank, live next.
["Conquistar" by def rebel plays]
[music fades]
["Melo Don't Miss" by def rebel plays]
♪ 'Cause I'm the greatest Ain't no hatin', I'm the best here ♪
♪ You want your shot Well, I guess you wait 'til next year ♪
♪ I'm at the top Get respect while I get feared ♪
♪ Who got a problem, huh? ♪
♪ Tell 'em to step here ♪
[Taylor] And his opponent from Boston, Massachusetts,
weighing in at 210 pounds,
Carmelo Hayes!
[Graves] The rivalry that initiated back at Money in the Bank with both Superstars
competing against one another.
But last week, Wade,
Andrade really, really found himself upset with Carmelo Hayes.
[Wade] Yeah, this was a match to decide the new Number One Contender
for the United States Championship.
All kinds of antics going on on the outside,
including Carmelo Hayes as we just saw, Elektra Lopez,
Carmelo Hayes for a second time,
which led to a huge W for Santos Escobar.
Andrade left to rue a missed opportunity thanks to Melo.
[Graves] Santos Escobar earned himself an opportunity
at LA Knight's United States Championship.
This one is about separating yourself from the pack,
potentially jockeying to put yourself in position
for a future championship opportunity.
Andrade is up two wins to none against Carmelo Hayes.
And, Wade, I've got to ask you, why does Carmelo Hayes continue
to try to topple Andrade?
[Wade] Well, Melo historically, is about the sorest loser
in the whole of WWE.
And I'll tell you right now, I think that is a fantastic trait to have.
There's no, "Gosh, darn it, I'll improve and get better and get him next time."
It's just a complete refusal to accept that anybody else is better than you.
[Graves] Obviously, Carmelo very disappointed
as a first round pick in this year's WWE Draft,
but he's yet to taste the success.
[Wade] He tasted something there though. A boot to the mush.
[Graves] Andrade quickly to the top turnbuckle,
crash landing for Andrade
and here Carmelo Hayes with an opportunity to go to work.
[Wade] Well, not only did Carmelo Hayes cost Andrade the match last week,
and the right to be the Number One Contender
to the United States Championship,
it was also Andrade's first loss in a singles match
in seven months here in WWE.
So, Andrade has every reason to be livid
with the man in the ring with him right now,
but it's not helping thus far.
[Graves] Cover here by Hayes.
Since the opening bell, we've seen a bit of a different strategy
employed by Carmelo Hayes trying to avoid Andrade early,
but what we just saw from Melo was downright ruthlessness, Wade.
Oh my goodness!
[Wade] And that's what is so good about Carmelo Hayes.
-You mentioned it just there… -[Graves] Into the cover.
[Wade] It's the different strategy.
Melo is somebody who time and time again,
with all this athleticism we're seeing from here,
he has the ability to evolve on a week by week basis.
He'll make mistakes again at some point.
But it won't be the same ones he made previously.
[Graves] Fantastic rule of thumb in this business.
Never make the same mistake twice.
And Carmelo Hayes now finding a modicum of success
thus far against Andrade who hooks onto the top turnbuckle.
[Wade] Few things worse as a competitor than an opponent
who simply will not move on unless he gets the last laugh.
[Graves] Dropkick right in the mug of Carmelo Hayes and Andrade
now with an opportunity to make something happen
in his own favor, sizing up Hayes.
Big right hand drops Carmelo yet again.
Andrade, now perched on the middle turnbuckle,
headed to the outside.
Moonsault takes down Carmelo!
[Wade] Those lucha skills that made Andrade a global name prior
to even arriving here in WWE.
[Graves] Carmelo Hayes rolling to the outside
looking to catch a bit of a breather.
Andrade not willing to afford Hayes the opportunity,
but hung across the top rope for his troubles.
[Wade] Two opponents who at this point know each other and their movesets
incredibly well and are already second guessing each other.
[Graves] Carmelo Hayes in a precarious situation.
What does Andrade have in mind here?
Melo able to escape and down goes Andrade all the way to the floor!
Carmelo Hayes may have just assured himself
a win tonight on SmackDown.
This is Friday Night SmackDown on Fox.
And once again, we are on the verge of a potential instant classic
as Andrade battles Carmelo Hayes for the third time in recent history.
Two wins belonging to Andrade. Carmelo hoping to pick up a W tonight.
Wade, what does Andrade need to do to emerge victorious
for a third time tonight?
[Wade] Well, there's a game within the game going on right now,
and both these competitors are trying to outdo the other
when it comes to reversing their moves.
They both know each other well.
Andrade needs to focus on simply getting a victory.
Forget the game within the game, go in for the kill now.
[Graves] And if somehow Carmelo Hayes suffers a third loss tonight,
is it time to move on?
Is it time to stop nipping at the heels of Andrade?
[Wade] I will tell you right now, knowing Carmelo Hayes as well as I do,
he will never stop until he comes out victorious.
He can lose 100 in a row
-and he'll come back for more. -[Graves] Oh no.
I don't know if anybody's coming back from this!
Spanish Fly!
-My God! Cover by Andrade for the win. -One, two--
And Carmelo Hayes kicks out!
[Wade] And there was panic in the eyes of Carmelo Hayes right here
before this launch into the Spanish Fly.
Melo knew exactly what was coming.
Tried his best to figure a way out of there, simply gutted.
And this is now Andrade with a wind in his sails.
[Graves] There was panic in the eyes of Carmelo Hayes.
There is determination and focus in the eyes of Andrade,
rallying the WWE Universe tonight in Orlando
in a sold-out Kia Arena.
Here comes Andrade.
Superkick!
[Wade] Amazing bounce back ability again from Melo.
But no!
[Graves] There's one…
and a second.
The Kia Center is rumbling tonight. Great counter by Hayes.
Into the cover, hooks the leg, shoulders down.
Andrade refusing to relent.
[Wade] Well, once again, Melo had that so well scouted.
Knew it was coming, had the durability to ride out the first two,
but the third one, just great innovation from Melo turning that one into a cutter.
Getting back up on top
and perhaps now ready to go in for the kill.
[Graves] Carmelo Hayes reaching a little deeper into his arsenal,
lining up Andrade.
Andrade out of the way just in time. Ripcord reversed by Hayes.
O'Connor Rolls, shoulders down.
It's like déjà vu. Shoulders down for Hayes.
[Wade] Oh, that was almost the same as the second match.
[Graves] A reversal of a reversal that brought Andrade victory.
Knee to the temple connects.
[Wade] Such high level mental Olympics going on in this--
-[Graves] Boom! -Oh!
High octane back elbow, cover by Andrade.
How does Hayes do it, Wade?
[Wade] That was a purely instinctive kickout.
Take another look at this.
All the speed in the world, a spinning back elbow to the jaw of Melo,
still clearly has no idea where he's at…
but managing to kick out.
[crowd chants] This is awesome!
[Graves] We agree with the 15,000 plus, this is awesome.
And Andrade once again perched on the top rope. Moonsault!
Hayes out of the way.
[Wade] Melo rolling in.
Knew he was caught with that on the first match.
Andrade wants The Message.
Carmelo sensed it coming. Shoulders down.
One, two, three!
[Graves] Carmelo Hayes escapes with a win.
["Melo Don't Miss" by def rebel plays]
[Taylor] Here is your winner,
Carmelo Hayes!
[Wade] Wow, that makes it 2-1. Am I right, Corey?
Is that going to be enough for Carmelo Hayes?
[Graves] The first round pick picking up the utmost important first victory
over rival Andrade tonight.
And Hayes letting Andrade know.
[Wade] That is the least magnanimous victor in history.
[Graves] Well, listen, I don't think anybody would complain
if both of these Superstars ran it back yet again.
[Wade] Oh, please do that.
[Graves] This rivalry has produced a trilogy of fantastic matches.
And Andrade has had enough.
Carmelo Hayes was gloating a little too much for Andrade's patience.
And this thing is going to continue.
[Wade] Are we having a fourth match right now?
[Graves] Well, Jason Ayers calling for help, our official.
We need somebody to get in between these two athletes.
[Wade] Oh, they're going to get hurt if they try.
These two look ready to rip each other to shreds
and here comes the reinforcements.
[crowd chants] Let them fight!
[Graves] This rivalry has reached its boiling point and beyond.
[Wade] I agree with this audience. Let them fight.
[crowd clamoring]
[crowd chants] Let them fight!
[indistinct chatter]
[crowd boos]
When Roman gets in-- gets in that ring,
I'm gonna rip him apart limb from limb.
[crowd chants] OTC!
I appreciate that.
But I'm The Tribal Chief now.
And if Roman takes this back from me…
then he becomes The Tribal Chief.
And you will…
acknowledge him.
And I will acknowledge him, too.
That's if…
he can take these back…
from me.
[crowd chants] We want Roman!
[Graves] Can Roman Reigns take what Solo believes is his?
[Wade] That was a big, big if.
["Glow" feat. Billy B by def rebel plays]
[crowd cheers]
[bell rings]
[Taylor] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, from Orlando, Florida,
Naomi!
[Graves] A thunderous ovation for the hometown hero as Naomi
prepares for battle tonight in Orlando, her hometown,
on Friday Night SmackDown on Fox,
which is sponsored by Progressive Insurance.
Save when you bundle auto, home, or motorcycle insurance.
Wade, Naomi has got to feel good about her chances tonight,
competing in front of her hometown faithful,
but it will not be an easy task
as Naomi goes one-on-one with the mysterious Blair Davenport
live next on Friday Night SmackDown.
["Roar" by iSeeMusic plays]
♪ Get ready for the roar ♪
♪ Everybody's screaming Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh ♪
♪ Get ready for the roar ♪
♪ Everybody's screaming Whoa oh-oh-oh-oh ♪
♪ Whoa oh-oh-oh-oh ♪
♪ We're getting ready for the roar ♪
♪ Get ready for the roar ♪
♪ Everybody's screaming Whoa oh-oh-oh-oh ♪
♪ Whoa oh-oh-oh-oh ♪
♪ Get ready for the nah-nah-nah-nah-nah ♪
[music fades]
[announcer] Match Flo is sponsored by Progressive.
A triple-threat of protection with home, auto and more.
[Vinci speaking Italian]
[Cole] Vinci with an incredible in-ring acumen.
[Wade] Technical to pugilism in the blink of an eye.
[Vinci speaking Italian]
"Veni, vidi, Vinci."
[Graves] Giovanni Vinci on his way soon to Friday Night SmackDown.
But right now it is all about the hometown girl Naomi,
as she is set for one-on-one action.
[Wade] She is lighting up Orlando
and here comes a woman looking to spoil the party.
["On Point" by def rebel plays]
[Taylor] And her opponent from Wellington, New Zealand,
Blair Davenport!
[Graves] Blair Davenport a Superstar who has been a thorn in the side of Naomi
since Davenport was drafted here to Friday Night SmackDown.
But, Wade, we're still looking for answers.
[Wade] Caught an immediate dislike to Naomi, which wasn't aided by the fact…
that Blair Davenport teamed up with Fyre and Dawn,
the Women's Tag Champs, and helped them attack
Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair, two parts of The Big Three.
The third part, of course, being Naomi.
[Graves] Tonight, Davenport need not concern herself
with Cargill or Belair.
It is one-on-one.
Blair Davenport a world class striker and grappler.
[Wade] Oh, and joining us at ringside, it's NXT Women's Champ Roxanne Perez.
Just a short hop from her home
at the NXT Performance Center right here in Orlando.
[Graves] Well, NXT is headed to Allstate Arena
in Chicago featuring CM Punk,
Tuesday, October 1st and the Enterprise Center
in St. Louis featuring Randy Orton, Tuesday, October 8th,
as part of its highly anticipated broadcast TV debut on The CW Network.
Tickets for both events are on sale now at ticketmaster.com.
[Wade] Only a matter of time before we see Roxanne Perez,
either here on SmackDown or on Raw.
A close-up view of exactly what it takes
to make it at this level between these two.
[Graves] These two women wasting no time dropping heavy artillery right off
of the opening bell.
Perhaps a mistake for Naomi.
We don't know a lot about Blair Davenport, aside from her in-ring acumen.
And, Wade, when it comes to strikers, few do it better.
[Wade] Yeah, undoubtedly.
Blair Davenport is a cutthroat personality.
Vicious, mean-spirited, and that goes a long way in this game.
[Graves] And Naomi is a veteran of the mat game.
Not much.
Naomi has an experienced rear view. Takes down Davenport.
[Wade] Yeah, this is a woman who has got to the very top of the mountain.
If Blair Davenport thought she was going to have it easy in any way against Naomi,
she'd be grossly mistaken.
[Graves] Ooh, big time kick between the ropes from Naomi,
and Davenport feeling the glow on the outside.
Here comes Naomi…
taking down Davenport on the outside.
[referee] One!
Two!
[Graves] Naomi chucking Blair Davenport back inside the ring.
Can Naomi make something happen?
Making the climb to the top turnbuckle.
[Wade] That initial flurry from Davenport. It has been one-way traffic.
[Graves] Crossbody takes down Blair.
Into the cover goes Naomi, hooks the leg.
One, two…
[Graves] Davenport keeps this one alive.
Can Blair rally or is it all Naomi?
One-on-one action continues tonight on Friday Night SmackDown.
Naomi and Blair Davenport.
Wade, during the break, Davenport…
-Cover here by Blair Davenport. -One, two…
[Graves] Davenport was able to turn the tides of this matchup.
[Wade] Yeah, Davenport had to dig deep
and take a look at this kind of offense from Davenport.
It was a double whammy!
Naomi flattened by that.
[Graves] Yeah.
Sort of an unintentional double stomp Senton combo.
Extremely effective either way you slice it.
[Wade] Whatever gets the job done.
Sometimes errors work out in your favor in this game,
as it did there for Blair Davenport.
[Graves] And if you're a new Superstar like Blair Davenport on the roster,
how important is it to finally get a win over Naomi,
someone whose career you've really taken a liking to recently?
Davenport has spent a lot of time making Naomi's life miserable.
[Wade] Well, Naomi really is an acid test for newcomers here on SmackDown.
She's a woman who's done it all. She's a veteran in the locker room.
If you can claim that scalp, it can do big things for your career.
But this could be the difference making moment,
both women flattened.
Who can bounce back?
[Graves] Pivotal point in the matchup. Both women looking to push the pace.
And here comes Naomi.
[Wade] Well, Naomi has done this time and again during her career.
She has that ability to find a second wind.
And doesn't Blair Davenport know all about that now.
[Graves] We talk at length about the striking ability of Davenport,
but Naomi never afraid to plant her feet and throw hands in her own right.
[crowd cheers]
[Wade] When the time is right, get the party started all over again.
[Graves] Big Split Splash. Into the cover.
[Wade] Nothing worse than getting beaten up by an opponent
who is having a lot of fun while they do it.
Adds insult to injury.
[Graves] Not to mention the added motivation,
Naomi, certainly working with tonight, performing in front of her hometown crowd.
Nice reversal by Blair Davenport.
Rolls through does Naomi, sliding kick. Takes down Blair.
[Wade] Naomi just a step ahead on that one.
That is the difference at this level.
When you step to SmackDown, you better be ready.
[screams]
[Graves] Big time drop kick in the bottom turnbuckle
caught Davenport in the body.
Naomi likely thinking about the split-legged Moonsault.
A move she has used to great effect and Davenport has done her homework.
[Wade] Outstanding reflexes there by Davenport,
but needs to make it count.
And she does.
[Graves] Big stomp to the solar plexus.
Trying to position Naomi.
[Wade] Knocking all the wind out of Naomi.
[Graves] Boom!
And the lights as well. Deep hook of the leg.
-And this one belongs to Blair Davenport. -[bell rings]
["On Point" by def rebel plays]
[Taylor] Here is your winner, Blair Davenport!
[Wade] That is a massive confidence building victory
against one of the biggest names in the division.
Davenport showing exactly why she is so highly regarded.
And I promise you, that knee connects with anyone on the roster,
it is a three-count for Blair Davenport. Wow!
[Graves] Certainly an unpopular result for the WWE Universe tonight in Orlando,
but a big win for Blair Davenport in the Women's Division.
Let's go.
All right, Austin. Why'd you throw me under the bus?
Get me this match with Kevin Owens? I don't get it.
-Throw you under the bus? -Yeah.
This is a huge opportunity, and I'm gonna be right there.
What are you so worried about?
You know what? You're right. What am I worried about?
I don't know why Kevin Owens is getting a Title Match at Bash in Berlin.
What he's done the last four years besides lose to The Bloodline?
Exactly.
That's why The Bloodline is so dominant, because Kevin fails all the time.
That's true.
And if I'm Cody Rhodes, I give that match to you.
That's an easy dub in Berlin.
-Go out for beers after. -That's right.
Because this is a new Kevin Owens.
It makes me sick to see who he is.
It's disrespectful.
He gets handed things time after time when we deserve it.
Why? Because of who he was? He is done! He's finished!
And I'm sick…
-Hey, man. -No, dude, you're right.
You're completely right.
You're completely right. That's why…
You heard me last week, right? I told Cody and Nick Aldis.
I don't deserve this title match because…
I'm a loser, right?
You've seen my win-loss record, right?
Over the last year, I think I might have even lost to you.
I'm not sure, but it doesn't get much worse than that.
So, look, I agree with you.
You're right. And what did you call me? An easy W…
-Easy dub. Easy dub. -Easy dub, okay.
So, I'm a little older than you, so I'm not with the-- you know, the words.
I'm not so… But you mean easy win.
-It's going to be an easy win for you. -Yeah.
Right, okay, I agree.
Let's go prove it. Right? Not just that, I'm such an idiot, aren't I?
What kind of idiot turns down a potential Title Match?
Man, you're right. Dude, here's what we're gonna do.
Let's go out there and let's go prove you right.
I'm an easy win for you. Let's go show them I'm a loser.
I'm a moron. Let's go do it.
Yeah? Ha, ha! Let's go!
I'll see you out there. You'll be there too.
I'll see you too. Let's go!
Come on, guys!
Don't worry about him.
[Graves] Whether it's Theory's fault or Grayson Waller's own mouth,
one thing is for certain.
The Aussie Icon must go one-on-one with a man who will challenge Cody Rhodes
for the Undisputed WWE Championship in Berlin.
Kevin Owens live next.
[Wade] Oh man.
Waller is in huge trouble.
This is KO looking to tune up into championship mode.
I do not want to be the Aussie tonight.
Well, unfortunately, tonight, WWE comes to you with heavy hearts
as earlier today we learned of the passing of a pioneer of this industry…
a man who believed that sharing this business with family and friends
truly encapsulates the Anoa'i family way of healing.
Known to many as Pops,
tonight we mourn the loss of WWE Hall of famer Afa
"The Wild Samoan" Anoa'i,
who was preceded in passing by his brother Sika.
A bittersweet reunion
for the most feared tag team in sports entertainment history.
[crowd chants] Thank you, Afa!
[announcer] The WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of an influential patriarch
of the legendary Anoa'i family, Afa Anoa'i.
Alongside his brother Sika,
Afa would rise to prominence as one half of the iconic tag team The Wild Samoans.
[Foley] One of the greatest tag teams in WWE history.
I loved to watch Afa and Sika.
[Undertaker] The way they connect with an audience, it's just phenomenal.
[Heyman] Throughout the 1970's and the 1980's,
there was no tag team
that held as many Tag Team Championships as The Wild Samoans.
[announcer] Wanting to mentor the next generation of his lineage,
Afa guided his son Samu and his nephew Rikishi
toward even more tag team gold for the Anoa'i family.
[commentator] They got it! They got it!
[Rikishi] There's no better advice than the person that's in your corner,
and those are family members.
[announcer] Following an illustrious career,
Afa and his brother Sika would have their names immortalized
as members of the WWE Hall of Fame.
Eager to give back to professional wrestling,
Afa would open The Wild Samoan Training Center
to help prepare future Superstars.
When I first showed up in the office,
I think he was really excited to have me walk through the door.
I start training and he actually took the time to get to know me.
[announcer] Along with the center,
Afa and his wife Lynn established a foundation
that awarded scholarships to disadvantaged youth,
changing lives and helping to fulfill countless dreams.
Through his numerous contributions in and out of the ring,
Afa became a beloved role model for his family and peers.
He will always be known as a pillar of the Anoa'i legacy…
whose passion and kind nature
will live on through WWE forever.
[Afa] I'm gonna say what my mother used to tell us.
[speaking Samoan]
What that means is, "Take care of each other
and trust in God."
[gentle music fades]
[Metro] Cody, we've been out here since July
and we still ain't seen nothing.
You gotta know what you're looking for, Metro.
I'm looking to get up out of this car.
["GTA" by Future and Metro Boomin plays]
Who are you talking to?
♪ My earrings lying to me When I look in the mirror ♪
♪ Whatever I'm with, my… with it too ♪
♪ Balenciaga and them sticks included ♪
♪ Crash out, crash out, crash ♪
[music fades]
[Graves] 15,254 of our closest friends in the house tonight.
And, Wade, WWE remains the hottest ticket in all of entertainment.
Our 36th television sellout this year,
53rd event overall, and we are showing no signs of slowing.
And tonight's Friday Night SmackDown on Fox is sponsored by Progressive.
[Wade] It is as hot as the industry has been in my time
as a fan going back to the '80s,
and it just continues getting hotter.
["Fight" by CFO$ plays]
[crowd cheers]
[bell rings]
[Taylor] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, from Marieville, Quebec, Canada,
weighing in at 242 pounds,
Kevin Owens!
[Graves] We found out a few moments ago
that The Prizefighter is in a nasty, nasty mood tonight, Wade.
[Wade] That is when KO is at his absolute best.
Bell to bell.
An angry KO is a dangerous KO,
and it's a man who has big opportunities on the horizon.
He was hesitant at first,
but he does indeed have his championship opportunity
versus WWE Champ "The American Nightmare," Cody Rhodes.
It's at Bash in Berlin two weeks from tomorrow.
[Graves] Streaming live WWE on Peacock.
Longtime friends battling over the richest prize in the industry,
but you can see the focus in Owens' eyes tonight.
["Eye On The Prize" by def rebel plays]
♪ Now do it 'cause I say so, say so ♪
[Taylor] And his opponent, accompanied by Austin Theory,
from Sydney, Australia, weighing in at 204 pounds,
Grayson Waller!
[Graves] Wade, it could be debated
whether or not this matchup is taking place
because of Austin Theory or the loquacious Grayson Waller.
But either way, Waller's got a fight on his hands tonight.
[Wade] For once, it was Theory who landed Waller in the mud,
volunteering his tag partner to go one-on-one with KO.
Usually, it's the other way around.
I'm sure Waller is not too happy
that the boot is on the other foot for once.
[Graves] Well, we are in NXT territory tonight,
Orlando, Florida.
And there is the reigning NXT Champion Ethan Page.
I'm kind of honestly shocked we were able to fit his entire ego
here inside of the Kia Center, Wade.
[Wade] Right, that is a guy who wasted no time
whatsoever in grabbing the top championship in NXT.
Almost as soon as he arrived, that guy again, just like Roxanne Perez--
[Graves] Oh-ho-ho!
I agree, but we're not worried about the future right now.
It's here, it's now, and KO is teeing off on Grayson Waller.
[Wade] Oh God, I thought it was going to be easy, Waller.
That's what you said.
[Graves] You can just feel the vitriol oozing out of Kevin Owens.
[Wade] Don't write Waller off too quickly.
As much as he is the least popular human being
ever to walk in a WWE locker room,
he really can get the job done bell to bell.
[Graves] I would argue that Waller, for the first time in his life,
may be Australia's second least popular athlete right now.
[Wade laughs] Oh, Raygun? You think she takes the prize?
[crowd cheers]
[Graves] KO has Waller where he wants him.
And Waller rolling out of the ring
to the safety of his partner, Austin Theory.
But here comes Owens.
[Wade] This is Kevin Owens in tune-up mode
and Grayson Waller on X tweeted that KO has lost his edge.
He's gone from Prizefighter to Cody Rhodes' simp.
Which to be clear, I don't agree with at all,
but it has just added fuel to the fire of Kevin Owens.
[Graves] And face-first into our announce desk goes Waller.
Owens just dropping the heavy artillery.
They just broke Bad News Barrett's headset in the process.
All of you saying this is your worst nightmare?
I'm Corey Graves calling the show alone.
And Grayson Waller just turned the tables on Owens,
who took his eye off the ball for only a moment,
courtesy of Austin Theory.
-[Wade] I think I'm back, Corey. -[Graves] You are back, thank goodness.
-And The Aussie Icon is in control. -[Waller] I run this, lad.
-I run this. -[Wade] For how much longer though?
[Graves] Not long.
[crowd clamoring]
[yelling]
[Graves] Oh no.
Wade, I think it's safe to say
many members of the WWE Universe right now
are living vicariously through Kevin Owens.
[Wade] I mean, who doesn't enjoy Grayson Waller getting beat up?
Austin Theory less-- Oh, caught a right-- Ooh!
Well, take nothing away from Grayson Waller.
The guy is a predator, and knows exactly when to pounce
as soon as [indistinct].
[Graves] Taking advantage of the opportunity that presented itself
is Grayson Waller, now scrambling for the cover,
hooking the leg of Kevin Owens.
Big upset. No.
Now, Wade, what would it do for the momentum
and the mentality of Kevin Owens,
should he be defeated tonight
or at any point leading up to Bash in Berlin?
[Wade] Well, that is an ego-crushing moment,
especially to this guy, Grayson Waller, the last guy you want to lose to.
[Graves] Elbow finds the mark, hooks the leg.
Yet again.
[Wade] But let's talk about Grayson Waller.
You beat the Number One Contender for the WWE Championship,
it may well put you in the conversation to be next in line after Bash in Berlin.
Whomever the winner may be.
[Graves] You see Grayson Waller taking it out Mamba style,
dropping the elbow right to the heart of Kevin Owens.
Now, Waller trying to position The Prizefighter on the top turnbuckle.
Historically speaking, Wade,
never a good idea to attempt to Superplex Kevin Owens.
[Wade] I wish the locker room would start listening to Corey Graves.
You should charge for advice.
[Graves] I had some guy on Twitter show it actually happened once years ago.
And Grayson Waller should follow that guy on X.
Sorry.
[Wade] Once and once only.
[Graves] Big right hand between the eyes of The Aussie Icon.
Waller, at this point, hanging on to his own detriment,
a series of headbutts from Owens.
[Wade] KO as tough as they come.
[Graves] Swanton!
-Cover by Owens. -[crowd] One, two--
[Wade] That there, in a nutshell, is what makes KO so dangerous,
from defense to this kind of attack in the blink of an eye.
[Graves] Owens looking for the Stunner.
-Waller able to roll him up. -One, two--
[Wade] Such a well-rounded, durable fighter.
But that is a slug to the jaw
from a former amateur boxer in Grayson Waller.
[grunting]
[Graves] Waller certainly knows how to throw hands.
Hangs Owens up. Here comes Grayson in between the ropes.
Stunner!
And if Owens lands a Stunner in Berlin,
we may have a brand-new Undisputed WWE Champion.
[crowd cheers]
[Wade] Kevin Owens could have put this to bed already,
but he's not done yet.
[Graves] This is about more than a win, Wade.
This is about a message.
-Pop-up Powerbomb! -[crowd] One, two, three!
-Thanks for coming, Grayson. -[bell rings]
["Fight" by CFO$ plays]
[Taylor] Here is your winner,
Kevin Owens!
[Wade] There is a steely look in the eye of Kevin Owens.
We haven't seen for a little while.
[Graves] Uh-oh.
It's almost like Waller awakened something inside of Owens.
Into the Prime Hydration Station.
You wanted the old KO?
[Graves] Oh no. Oh no.
Waller said he wanted the old KO.
[Wade] He does not want the old KO in any way.
[Graves] Austin Theory may have just saved Waller's career.
[Wade] This is a problem now for KO
with a big Championship Match on the horizon.
It maybe would have behooved you to get the hell out of here
while the going was good.
[Graves] That Championship Matchup may be in jeopardy in a matter of seconds, Wade.
["Kingdom" by Downstait plays]
[crowd cheers]
[Graves] Hang on!
[Wade] It's a little role reversal.
[Graves] The American Nightmare is here!
[Wade] Well, KO has saved the bacon of Cody Rhodes more times
than I can count.
[Graves] The WWE Champion returning the favor!
Rhodes and Owens standing side by side!
[crowd cheers]
[crowd chants] Cody!
[crowd clamoring]
[crowd cheers]
["Kingdom" by Downstait plays]
[Graves] Nothing but respect tonight from The Prizefighter.
But the scene will be very different come Bash in Berlin,
as Owens will attempt to take the gold from The American Nightmare.
♪ Adrenaline in my soul ♪
♪ Every thought out of control ♪
[crowd boos]
I acknowledge you…
my Tribal Chief.
I know you do.
And I love you.
But tonight…
Roman needs to acknowledge me.
[crowd chants] OTC!
[Angel speaking Spanish]
Next week we're gonna say, "Viva Escobar,"
because we're gonna get one more seat right here
with the United States Championship, then we're gonna have…
-[pounds table] -[Berto] Whoa!
[speaking in Spanish]
It seems we've gotten complacent.
Complacent with being disrespected,
belittled, ignored, demeaned,
and undermined week after week.
Don't allow them to make you forget who you are.
[speaking in Spanish]
And who we are.
Legado Del Fantasma.
That's not just a name.
That's a legacy, and we will not have it diminished.
No, señor.
Next week I will take the United States Championship
from LA Knight.
They've forgotten the taste of fear.
Let's remind them.
You know what needs to be done.
Let's focus up.
Take that championship and send that piece of trash…
[speaking in Spanish]
…back to the trailer park where he came from…
with everybody saying, "Escobar."
[all in Spanish] Yes.
[Berto] Salud.
[dramatic music plays]
["Welcome To LA" plays]
[crowd cheers]
[Graves] The United States Champion
just blew the roof off of the Kia Center tonight in Orlando.
[Wade] He does it in every arena we ever visit.
[Taylor] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome
the United States Champion,
LA Knight!
[crowd] Yeah!
[crowd cheers]
[crowd chants] LA Knight!
Let me talk to you.
[crowd] Yeah!
My God, did that look like a fun dinner to be at.
Santos Escobar is telling his whole little goon squad
they need to not forget who they are.
Yet all he's doing is trying to be like me.
Esco, I don't know if you'll forget who you are, but next week,
there's a damn good chance you'll forget where you are when you catch a BFT
and I knock your little churro in the dirt.
[crowd] Yeah!
Now, me, on the other hand, I ain't gonna forget where we are.
You're talking about the nation's capital meeting the nation's champ.
[crowd cheers]
But this US Champ,
well, I don't really have time to be worrying about
some cross-eyed halfwit calling me trash.
I'll tell you what, Esco.
Call me what you want.
Call me trash. I'll take it. I'll own it.
As a matter of fact, I might be a little bit of trash
mixed with a little bit of flash.
But this week, next week, any week you want,
this trash will put you on your ass.
[crowd] Yeah!
And still your United States Champion
with everybody saying…
[crowd] LA Knight, yeah!
Yeah!
[Graves] The United States Champion defending his gold
in our nation's capital next week.
Escobar, Knight, for the US Championship.
Michin!
Thank you so much for ruining that fugly celebration.
It was really giving, like, my super sweet 16.
[both grunt in disgust]
Anyway, we tried to warn Tacky Time,
but she just doesn't listen to me.
Probably because she doesn't actually care about Nia.
Mimi, can I call you Mimi?
No.
Mimi, we were gonna go out there and, like, do what you did.
What?
Yeah, but it was just too much fun to watch.
Like a car crash, you know?
Well, it's a good thing that I went instead,
because now I got a WWE Women's Championship Match
against Nia.
Mm.
[scoffs] Nicholas!
Sorry, but not really. [laughs]
[Nia screams]
Not so tough without your Kendo stick, huh?
-Nia! -[Ayers] Knock it off!
-What? -My office!
-She ruined my celebration. -Now!
Are you kidding me? Whatever.
[groaning]
[Graves] Michin certainly got the opportunity she so desired.
But the beatdown, a bit unexpected.
[Wade] Yeah, the reality versus the desire can be two very different things.
What a matchup that is gonna be.
[Graves] There's another championship opportunity
up for grabs right here in this one.
[bell rings]
[Taylor] The following is a WWE Tag Team Championship
Number One Contenders Match.
Introducing first, accompanied by B-Fab,
Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford,
The Street Profits!
[Graves] The Street Profits no strangers to success.
Ford and Dawkins extremely familiar with what it means to sit atop
the tag team mountain.
But, Wade, in my opinion,
the addition of B-Fab recently has really made a difference.
Would you agree?
[Wade] She has been the focus of this duo.
You mentioned they have a golden history.
It has been a while, but they've got an opportunity
to get themselves a championship opportunity
if, big if, they can beat DIY, winners get a shot at tag gold
next here on SmackDown.
["Bring the Swag" feat. J-Frost by CFO$ plays]
[Graves] From a sold-out Kia Center in Orlando, Florida,
this is Friday Night SmackDown on Fox, sponsored by Progressive Insurance.
Save when you bundle auto, home, or motorcycle insurance.
And in a matter of moments,
we will crown new Number One Contenders to the WWE Tag Team Championship
as The Street Profits await their opponents.
♪ We are, we are ♪
♪ We are ♪
♪ DIY ♪
[Taylor] And their opponents,
the team of Johnny Gargano
and Tommaso Ciampa,
DIY!
[Graves] The former WWE Tag Team Champions make their entrance.
And Bad News, I've got to ask you,
do DIY have what it takes to make it back to the top
of the mountain after holding the gold for basically a cup of coffee
before being dethroned by the vicious Bloodline?
[Wade] Yeah, absolutely they do.
Could not be more motivation for this duo, especially Johnny Gargano.
Think about that long, arduous path to winning tag gold.
Finally got there, and then to lose it in your hometown of Cleveland, Ohio
in front of your entire family.
No greater motivation to reconquer this division.
[Graves] We've been seeing the stars of NXT all night long
and Trick Williams is in the house.
Trick Williams is gonna have the whole WWE Universe chanting "Whoop That Trick."
Mark my words, can't wait to see what Trick Williams does
when NXT heads to The CW.
[Wade] Oh, what a guy.
That is the world record holder for charisma levels on planet Earth.
Love Trick Willy.
[Graves] No doubt about it,
but we are starting things off
with Montez Ford of The Street Profits against Johnny Gargano,
aka Johnny Wrestling, the Mechanical Marvel,
one half of the former champs DIY.
Wade, what are you looking to see out of both teams in this one?
[Wade] Well, I think for The Street Profits,
they had a hell of a performance
in that tag gauntlet several weeks ago, pipped at the post by The Bloodline,
who eventually won tag gold.
I know for a fact that The Street Profits really want to compete
with those Tag Champs on an even playing field,
and victory tonight will give them exactly that.
[Graves] Hardly feels like much of a reward when you realize
that the reigning champions are The Bloodline,
some of the most vicious human beings on Earth.
[Wade] Careful what you wish for in this game,
but knowing the personalities involved in this match,
they will show no fear whatsoever,
no matter how daunting taking on the champs is.
[Graves] Look at this exchange between Ford and Gargano,
two Superstars who have clearly done their homework on one another, Wade.
[Wade] Yeah, well, you look at Johnny Gargano,
one of the most astute technicians in the game,
highly experienced, but then contrasting with someone like Montez Ford,
who perhaps has more athletic prowess than anyone
in the SmackDown locker room.
What a chess game that was.
[Graves] Here comes the deceptively agile Angelo Dawkins, a bit of a powerhouse
in his own right,
certainly capable of athleticism men half his size struggle with.
And here we go. That's what I'm talking about.
[Wade] Tommaso Ciampa outsized
when it comes to stepping in there with Dawkins.
But believe me, Ciampa…
[Graves] Boom!
[Wade] …in that ring has no idea how big or small he really is.
He is salivating at taking on anyone and everyone.
[Graves] Irish Whip by Dawkins. Drop kick by Ford.
Tremendous teamwork being displayed by The Profits.
Assisted Moonsault and a Double Flapjack takes down Johnny.
[Wade] Yeah, what a start here for The Street Profits.
Overlooked by B-Fab on the outside.
This was the game plan coming in, great blitzkrieg style,
and it has been highly effective. Oh God.
-[Graves] And this is just a blitz! -[Wade] Oh!
[Graves] Somebody forgot to pick up Dawkins.
My goodness!
Ciampa is down. The Profits are on a roll.
And we'll be back after these messages
for another beatdown.
[Graves] It's a Number One Contenders Match
for the WWE Tag Team Championships,
as DIY and The Street Profits do battle.
Johnny Gargano, a one-man wrecking crew
at the moment taking down both Street Profits.
[Wade] Well, this is finally a bit of offense in favor of DIY.
The first ten minutes of this matchup,
The Street Profits wiped the floor with DIY
like I have never seen before.
But grittiness, heart and drive…
-[Graves] Boom! -[Wade] …is what DIY is all about.
-[Graves] Cover by Johnny. -One, two--
[Wade] Yeah. A lesser tag team would have been out of this one by now,
but Ciampa took the worst of it.
Thankfully for DIY, Gargano has something left in the tank.
[Graves] Tag made, Ciampa now legal.
Both Ciampa and Gargano really made major strides
in their careers here in Orlando in NXT.
Meeting of the minds.
And a tag made from the outside, Angelo Dawkins legal.
Here comes Ford.
Big boot by Ciampa and rocks the jaw of Dawkins.
[Wade] Those amazing powers of Tommaso Ciampa!
[Graves] Oh-ho!
Goodbye! Cover by Dawkins!
[Wade] Just unreasonable levels of power from Angelo Dawkins.
What chance do you have
when an opponent can pounce on you like that
while you are at full speed?
[Graves] Pounced into mid-air and ripped out of the sky by Ford.
And look at the big man Angelo Dawkins perched on the top turnbuckle.
[Wade] You don't see this too often.
[Graves] With good reason. Ah!
Nobody home on the Swanton.
Boom! Running knee.
[Wade] The big man got up there but…
-[Graves] Cover by Ciampa to advance. -One, two--
[Wade] Just took a beat too long.
Steadying himself on the top rope
gave Ciampa enough time to move out of harm's way
and get the fresh tag partner in.
[Graves] Tag made. Johnny Wrestling now legal for DIY.
Double-team in the corner.
One final beat but Dawkins puts on the brakes!
Outrageous power from Angelo Dawkins!
[Wade] Yeah, a criminal level of strength from Angelo Dawkins,
showing exactly why he is the thumper of this duo.
Now, for the high flying test.
[Graves] Sky High countered by Johnny.
Ciampa on the outside, grabbing the ankle of Montez Ford.
Ford kicks Ciampa off into the desk and…
…Stereo Suicide Dives on opposing sides of the ring.
[Wade] Ciampa had no choice whatsoever to get involved there
because this one was slipping away from DIY.
[Graves] And a showdown mid-ring.
Johnny Gargano, Montez Ford, trading heavy artillery.
[Wade] Trading tricks too!
[crowd gasping]
[Graves] Superkick by Ford. Johnny answers.
Down goes Montez, into the cover.
Ford survives. This match rolls on!
The winners of this matchup will earn the right to challenge The Bloodline
for the WWE Tag Team Championship,
as DIY battle The Street Profits and Tommaso Ciampa
with a knee right in the temple.
Montez from behind.
Wade, the action has been fast and furious!
Zig Zag by Ford.
[Wade] What a horrible landing on that surgically repaired neck of Ciampa
who may be down for the count at this point.
[Graves] Montez making the climb to the top.
Johnny put the brakes on for the moment, but Montez yet again.
[Wade] Johnny Gargano had to do something.
[Graves] 450, but Ciampa got the knees up, directly into the cover.
DIY.
[Wade] You have to think that beat there from Johnny Gargano…
-[Graves] Wait a minute. -…preventing Montez.
[Wade] Oh, there we go.
[Graves] Shatter Machine by DIY to become Number One Contenders!
And Dawkins keeps the chances alive.
[Wade] This one has gone into meltdown mode now.
Referee has lost control, but somebody has to win this one.
Who is going to get an opportunity at the Tag Champs?
[Graves] Great teamwork by DIY.
Montez Ford in a bad spot.
Middle of the ring. But Dawkins from the outside.
Montez Ford looking for the schoolboy. Ciampa reverses.
Ford rolls through.
Drop-- jumping knee rocks the jaw of Ciampa.
[Wade] Glassy-eyed look on the face of Tommaso Ciampa.
[Graves] That could do it.
[crowd] One, two-- [shouts]
[Graves] And at the last possible millisecond,
Johnny keeps it alive.
[Wade] Well, this matchup has gone back and forth,
has been hanging by a thread on several occasions.
It's only the fresh partner on the outside that has kept both teams
in this numerous times now.
[crowd chants] This is awesome!
[Graves] And again, 15,254 members
of the WWE Universe
showering all four athletes with their adulation, "This is awesome."
And this is for the Number One Contendership
for the WWE Tag Team Titles held by The Bloodline.
[Wade] This is how much it means to these four Superstars
to get back to the top of the ladder.
[Graves] Johnny with a tag from the outside.
Kick caught Dawkins under the chin.
Big boot by Ciampa.
DIY looking to end it.
Ford to the outside.
[Wade] It's there for the taking now.
[Graves] Ciampa wants the Fairytale Ending.
Can he hook Dawkins? Superkick!
Fairytale Ending!
-DIY to become number one contenders. -[crowd] One, two--
[Wade] How do you kick out of that?
[Graves] I don't have the words.
[Wade] What the hell is Angelo Dawkins made of?
Superkick to the jaw.
You should be out on that one,
then a Fairytale Ending, you still kick out?
[Graves] Johnny launches himself to the outside.
[Wade] These four are on a completely different level tonight.
-[Graves] Johnny with a spear toss. -[Wade] Reverse!
[Graves] Caught… Caught by Dawkins!
The Profits closing in on the Number One Contendership.
[Wade] What the hell has got into Angelo Dawkins?
[Graves] Montez Ford from the top!
Super Blockbuster!
-[crowd] One, two, three! -We want the smoke!
[bell rings]
["Bring the Swag" feat. J-Frost by CFO$ plays]
[Taylor] Here are your winners,
The Street Profits!
[Graves] For the love of all things holy,
what a match, Wade!
And look what we've got to look forward to next week in DC.
[Wade] Oh man, that was a WrestleMania-caliber matchup
between two teams who wanted it so, so badly.
Hard luck, DIY.
You did everything right, but tonight it was The Street Profits' night.
And they get an opportunity
at tag gold against The Bloodline next week.
[Graves] The Street Profits are up.
We know Dawkins and Ford want the smoke,
but, Wade, does the WWE Universe realize
what the smoke entails now that the gold is held by The Bloodline?
Well, if you forgot, then now you know.
And, Bloodline, you have got a fresh Street Profits next week.
A very different proposition to the team you met in the tag gauntlet.
I cannot wait for next week.
Big things going down next week in our nation's capital.
How about this Six-Woman Tag, Wade?
[Wade] Yes, indeed. Talk about WrestleMania.
WrestleMania's Big Three of Belair,
Cargill and Naomi team up again to do battle with Blair Davenport
and the Tag Champs Fyre and Dawn.
That Six-Woman Tag next week here on SmackDown.
[Graves] And more gold up for grabs in our nation's capital.
How fitting!
The United States Championship will be defended
as LA Knight defends against Santos Escobar
of Legado Del Fantasma.
["Taking It All" feat. Stevie Stone by def rebel plays]
♪ We're taking it all ♪
♪ Settle the score No, I will not take a loss ♪
♪ We're taking it all ♪
♪ We kick down the door Dropping you down to the floor ♪
♪ We're taking it all ♪
[Taylor] Please welcome Tama Tonga
and Solo Sikoa,
The Bloodline!
[Graves] Well, the herd that is The Bloodline
appears a little thinner tonight than usual,
but Solo Sikoa, the self-appointed new Head of the Table,
once again adorned in the sacred Ula Fala,
has declared, "If Roman wants this,
Roman can come take it from me."
Reigns is live next.
["Taking It All" continues playing]
[crowd boos]
Orlando…
[crowd boos]
…acknowledge me.
[crowd boos]
[crowd chants] OTC!
Okay. Okay.
I see how it is, Orlando. You don't want to acknowledge me?
[crowd clamoring]
Fine.
I know one man who needs to acknowledge me.
Roman Reigns, you call yourself The Tribal Chief…
or OTC, whatever the hell it is.
[crowd chants] OTC!
If you want this Ula Fala back…
then bring your ass out here and come and take it from me.
-[crowd cheers] -[mic thuds]
[crowd clamoring]
-["I Am Greatness" by def rebel plays] -[crowd erupts]
[fireworks popping]
[Graves] There are over 15,000 ones to the sky right now.
And, Wade, I don't believe a single one is for Solo Sikoa.
"The OTC" Roman Reigns is back
on Friday Night SmackDown.
[Wade] You all know Tribal Chief
without the Ula Fala, that much has been made clear,
the ultimate symbol of the power
held by the real Tribal Chief.
But who is he?
[Graves] Solo said, "If you want it, come and take it from me."
[crowd chants] OTC!
[crowd boos]
[Graves] Here we go!
Solo Sikoa, Roman Reigns, trading heavy rights
in the center of the ring.
[Wade] The showdown the world has been salivating over for months.
[Graves] And here comes Tama Tonga,
one half of the WWE Tag Team Champions,
bringing the fight to the OTC.
[Wade] Dismissing the orders of Solo Sikoa,
perhaps 'cause he had no choice.
[Graves] And Roman just planted Tama Tonga.
[Wade] Well, Tonga Loa got taken out by Roman last week.
Maybe it's Tama's turn now.
[crowd cheers]
[Graves] The Tribal Chief, the OTC,
claiming his territory once again.
[crowd chants] OTC!
[Graves] Solo from behind.
[Wade] The one-time enforcer bouncing back.
[Graves] The unfamiliar sight of Roman Reigns falling victim
to the numbers game that served him oh-so well for oh-so long.
[Wade] But didn't Solo Sikoa learn well?
[Graves] Solo wanted the spike. Superman Punch!
[crowd cheers]
[crowd chants] Ooh-ahh!
[Graves] Spear!
[Wade] The Original Tribal Chief dropping all of the heavy artillery.
[Graves] There is not a single butt in a single seat
in this arena tonight
for the arrival of the Original Tribal Chief.
[crowd cheers]
["I Am Greatness" by def rebel plays]
[Graves] Wait a second! Jacob Fatu!
Jacob Fatu is here,
and just took down Roman Reigns!
[Wade] It might be a short return to the Head of the Table for Roman Reigns.
[Graves] Roman able to reclaim the Ula Fala if only momentarily.
[Wade] Already off the neck thanks to Jacob Fatu.
[Fatu screams]
[Graves] The Samoan Werewolf victimizing Roman Reigns.
Oh no. Oh no!
Oh God, no! Don't do this!
[Wade] The greatest acquisition in Bloodline history.
[indistinct shouting]
Even the great Roman Reigns has no answer to Jacob Fatu.
[Graves] And once again, Solo is calling the shots for The Bloodline.
Get out of here, Wade.
[yelling]
[Graves] Jacob Fatu not finished yet.
Fatu has his marching orders courtesy of Solo Sikoa.
[Wade] We are witnessing history here, Corey.
The destruction of a God of this industry.
[Graves] We are witnessing the decimation
of the Roman Empire brick by brick…
at the hands of Solo Sikoa…
-and The Bloodline. -[crowd boos]
["Taking It All" feat. Stevie Stone by def rebel plays]
[Wade] "You want the Ula Fala?"
"Over my dead body."
[Graves] A surreal sight to behold.
A fallen Original Tribal Chief
at the feet of the new Head of the Table. rebel plays]