[upbeat music playing]
[narrator] Then…
now…
forever…
together…
[Cole] Wait a minute, Cody, what are you doing?
Get out of the damn cage!
[cheering]
Solo kicked out.
Went for the Spike.
Cross Rhodes.
-Rhodes retains. -[cheering]
[bell dinging]
[Corey] Rhodes reminding Sikoa, we're done.
That's it.
The American Nightmare can move on.
-[Cole] Wait a minute, guys. -[Corey] We got company.
[Cole] Cody may be done with Solo Sikoa.
I don't believe he's done with The Bloodline, though.
[intense music playing]
The Bloodline is going to tear the meat
off the bones of the Champion.
[Roman Reigns' theme music plays]
[crowd cheering]
[triumphant music playing]
[Roman] And let's just get this one thing straight.
I am the Tribal Chief.
[Nick] Solo Sikoa has made the challenge for a tag team match at Bad Blood--
Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu versus Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns.
[soft music playing]
Nick, as far as I'm concerned, The Bloodline-
it's Roman Reigns' problem.
[Roman] This family business.
This is Bloodline business here.
I don't need some contract.
I don't need a partner.
I definitely don't need the help of Cody Rhodes.
Some things change, but not me.
This is my ring.
[cheering]
This is my WWE!
[Cody] Your ring?
Your WWE?
Well…
it was.
[crowd clamoring]
[Solo Sikoa's music playing]
-[Corey] Wait a minute. -[Cole] From behind.
[Corey] Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa.
[Cole] And Cody now fighting back.
Roman's not done yet either.
[triumphant music playing]
[cheering]
[Corey] Roman Reigns realizes
it's gonna take more than the OTC to topple The Bloodline.
[Cole] And last night, Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns
met at Georgia Tech, Roman's alma mater,
in the heart of Cody's hometown of Atlanta
and the site of their epic tag team match at Bad Blood.
Find out what both Superstars had
to say to each other ahead of their battle
against The Bloodline.
That face-to-face is tonight.
-Hey, guys. Welcome. -[beeping]
Whoa, who. Need to pat--
[booing]
-Sir, I just need to pat you down. -Whoa, whoa, whoa. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
-Ah, ah, ah. Get off. -Just doing my job.
-Move.
Sir, I just need to really pat you down real quick.
You're good.
[aggressive vocalizing]
Anybody else want a pat down?
[Cole] Ladies and gentlemen: breaking news.
Since their arrival in Sacramento, The Bloodline has been running roughshod
after that emotional week last week in the season Premiere.
-The Bloodline, Corey, were embarrassed. -No doubt about it.
To say that emotions are running high might be the understatement.
The Bloodline look eager to prove and remind Roman Reigns:
it's one thing to lead The Bloodline,
it's something else entirely to be hunted by The Bloodline.
It's going to be quite the SmackDown tonight.
And we kick things off with a United States Championship match.
[LA Knight's music playing] ♪ LA Knight ♪
[wild cheering]
[music plays on]
[bell dinging]
[Alicia] The following contest scheduled for One Fall
-is for the United States Championship. -[cheering]
Introducing first, from Los Angeles, California,
weighing in at 240 pounds--
he is the United States Champion,
LA Knight.
[crowd] Yeah!
[Cole] Well, Corey, so far, so good
for the new United States Champion: LA Knight.
[Corey] LA Knight basking in the adulation of the Sacramento faithful tonight
on SmackDown.
It is deafening in here, Cole.
-And LA Knight is ready for a fight. -[Cole] We are sold out.
14,549 WWE fans
on hand at the Golden 1 Center,
the capital city of California, Sacramento,
for the United States Championship match.
[Andrade's music playing]
♪ El Idolo ♪
[Alicia] Introducing the challenger,
from Gómez Palacio, Durango, Mexico,
weighing in at 230 pounds,
Andrade.
[cheering]
[Cole] For the first time ever, Andrade and LA Knight
go one-on-one here tonight on Friday Night SmackDown.
Corey, Andrade earning this opportunity
by taking three of five in a great series
against Carmelo Hayes.
[Corey] An incredible star-making performance
in those five matches by both Superstars.
Last week, it was the Message from the middle rope delivered by Andrade
that punched Andrade's ticket to this very moment. Don't blink.
I have a feeling everybody's going to be talking about this match tomorrow.
[Cole] Andrade telling me earlier today
when he goes to the ropes to deliver that move,
he wants it known as the- Final- Message.
[Corey] Well, he'll have an opportunity to deliver a final message tonight
at the expense of LA Knight.
I'm sure LA Knight breathed a sigh of relief.
Everybody thought he was gonna have to fight Dr. Manhattan--
-[laughing] -…from the Watchmen,
when you see the new graphics.
[Cole] So LA Knight said that Andrade-
winning last week guaranteed him a contest tonight
to become a, quote "big-time loser."
LA Knight, who defeated Logan Paul to win the United States Championship
last month at SummerSlam in Cleveland,
has successfully defended against Ludwig Kaiser
in Berlin and Santos Escobar since winning the title.
[Corey] Both these Superstars possess
an overabundance of confidence.
In fact, it might be both of their best weapons.
Andrade more of a silent, stoic type.
LA Knight loves to run his mouth. He's a brash Superstar.
But both men believe in themselves absolutely.
-Andrade-- -[Corey] Inside Cradle.
[Cole] Shoulders down. And a kick out.
Andrade, a former United States Champion in his own right.
[Corey] Looking for the Message early.
[Cole] Now LA Knight went for the Neckbreaker and--
[Corey] I think Andrade just avoided a BFT.
This United States title contest continues.
[Cole] We are back on Friday Night SmackDown
on the USA Network.
LA Knight defending the United States Championship
against Andrade.
The official in this match-up: Jason Ayers.
And Andrade taking the fight to the Champion, Corey.
[Corey] To this point, neither man has been able
to sustain much of an advantage.
It's been a seesaw battle, back and forth.
Here comes the Champion.
[Cole] LA Knight with the big Right Hands
to Andrade and a Chop.
And Andrade looks to turn things around.
A former United States Champion in his own right.
Beat Rey Mysterio for that title
back in 2019, as Andrade is driven into the corner-
lands on the apron!
Follows it up with a big Right Hand.
[Corey] Andrade making the climb to the top turnbuckle.
[Cole] Andrade, who can do it all-- nice Crossbody.
Lateral Press on the champ.
Is it enough?
Kick out by LA Knight.
[Corey] Take another look at this Flying Crossbody
executed perfectly by Andrade.
Unfortunately for him, not quite enough to keep Knight down for 3.
[Cole] Andrade, who began wrestling at the age of 14
in his native Mexico, a three-generation star.
His granddad was known as El Moro, his father Brillante.
And here we go.
Nice Shoulder Knockdown by Andrade.
Oh, and a big Elbow by LA Knight.
[Corey] LA Knight feeling the effects
of the onslaught of offense from his challenger, Andrade.
Andrade checking to make sure all of his teeth are still in his head.
[Cole] LA Knight dragged out of the ring
by Andrade, as they both battle over the prestigious United States title,
a Championship held by dozens of Hall of Famers.
Cole, look at the intensity in the eyes of the challenger, Andrade.
And now LA-- well, blocks it and delivers an Elbow
and now gonna bounce Andrade off our announce table,
much like the Sacramento Kings do in this building.
[crowd] Yeah!
Yeah!
-[Cole] Uh-oh. -Look out.
[Cole] And Andrade bounced off one more time.
[Corey] Yeah, Champion's advantage is in play tonight.
LA Knight-- if he does get disqualified or counted out,
he's still gonna leave with the United States title.
[Cole] Yeah, Andrade has to pin or Submit the Champion to win the gold.
[crowd] LA Knight! LA Knight!
LA Knight!
The "LA Knight" chants from this sold-out crowd.
Slingshot shoulder tackle, Cover, and a kick out.
[Corey] A wise move by Andrade,
instinctively rolling away from the Champion,
trying to find a moment to compose himself.
But LA Knight showing no signs of slowing,
continuing to pour offense on his challenger.
[Cole] Yeah.
For LA Knight, Corey, it has just been building momentum week after week
for a couple of years now.
[Corey] And as brash and cocky as LA Knight tends to be,
trust me, LA Knight is a student of this game.
He has been watching every move Andrade
and Carmelo Hayes have exchanged over the past several weeks.
LA Knight knows what he's dealing with.
[Cole] Ooh, Knight right to the midsection of Andrade.
You mentioned it before, very even in this match-up.
LA Knight with Andrade on his shoulders.
Andrade trying to fight out of harm's way. does so succe-- Oh, man!
Face-first off the post.
[Corey] That could change the game in the favor
of the challenger, Andrade.
The Champion eating a face full of the steel ring post.
And Andrade making the climb again.
[Cole] What an opportunity for the number-one contender
for the United States Championship.
Andrade, top-rope Moonsault. Knight's down.
[Corey] Wow. Wow.
Wow.
Wow. Wow.
[Cole] Can Andrade win the United States Championship?
[the crowd goes wild]
[Cole] It has been a very evenly-matched contest
for the United States Championship.
LA Knight and Andrade,
Collision middle of the ring.
Could be a turning point in this match.
[Corey] LA Knight got the worst of that exchange.
Andrade able to pull up a Forearm at the last second and connected
right on the jaw of the Champion.
And the challenger is starting to feel it.
[Cole] A Kip-Up by Andrade.
LA Knight is in trouble in the corner.
[cheering]
[Corey] Andrade could be closing in on another reign
as United States Champion.
[Cole] And now slowly taking his time,
punishing and stomping away on LA Knight.
[Corey] It's smart to change up the pace.
Andrade has the Champion where he wants him.
-Here comes the challenger. -[Cole] Went for with a Knee forward.
And out of the way moves LA Knight. Knight-- oh.
Caught him with the DDT, rolls him into the Cover, Hooks the leg.
Kick out by Andrade at 2.
[Corey] What an intense battle this has been thus far.
LA Knight once again able to find himself
in the favorable position, now stomping away at his challenger.
[crowd] Yeah!
Yeah!
[Cole] Boy, this match-up has been back and forth.
[Corey] Nobody should be surprised. If you've been watching
what Andrade has been capable of recently,
as well as LA Knight, for that matter,
you knew you could expect fireworks in this one.
And that's exactly what these two Superstars are delivering.
[Cole] Andrade into the corner. LA Knight, Neckbreaker from behind.
Cover again by the champ to retain.
Is it enough?
And a kick out by Andrade at 2.
Another near fall for the Champion.
[Corey] This is a testament to the toughness of Andrade.
Sternum-first into the buckle, directly into a Neckbreaker
from the Champion,
and Andrade still with a little too much left in the tank.
[Cole] LA Knight almost looked like he had frustration on his face.
To your point, Corey, he knew he was getting into.
[Corey] Well, LA Knight
in great physical condition. But that might be Andrade's strategy here,
to try to drag the Champion into the deep waters.
[Cole] Respect from our WWE fans sold out here tonight in Sacramento.
Andrade now with an Elbow to the back of the neck of LA Knight.
May have the champ where he wants him.
LA Knight knocked down off the ropes.
Andrade trying to regain his composure here.
[Corey] Andrade taking a glance back to survey the situation.
And once again, the Luchador from the top turnbuckle.
-[Cole] Lands on his feet. -[Corey] Oh, he got it.
[Cole] Coming through for the win-- LA Knight kicked out.
What a move by Andrade. Spectacular!
[Corey] The ability to change direction
in that pinpoint of a second is unbelievable.
[Cole] It was incredible, Corey.
LA Knight rolling out of the way-
-[Corey] As many have tried. -[Cole] …as Andrade was in the air.
And Andrade was able to make the- the change and almost put Knight away.
[Corey] Spectacular athleticism. And now Andrade-
could be closing in. Here it comes.
[Cole] And now he connects with the Knees.
Into the Cover for his second United States Championship.
And a kick out again by the champ.
Now it's Andrade questioning what he needs to do to put LA Knight away.
It's all for the prestigious United States title,
first hoisted by the late, great Hall of Famer Harley Race,
1974.
Dozens of Hall of Famers have held it since.
And now LA Knight. Andrade lands on his feet.
[Corey] Jawbreaker by Andrade.
[Cole] Knight--
the power now of LA Knight hoisting Andrade
up to his shoulder.
-That was impressive. -[Corey] That is real strength.
[the crowd goes wild]
[crowd] L-A Knight! Yeah!
-[Cole] Off the top rope, Elbow connects. -[Corey laughs]
[Cole] The Champion looking for the win.
-Tag team match! -[Cole] Oh, no. He's gonna put him away,
wants to punish Andrade even more.
Went for the BFT-- Andrade, though, able to almost pick up the win.
-[Corey] That's it. Goodnight. -[Cole] Oh!
[Cole] LA Knight may be out cold--
and somehow gets the shoulder up.
What an incredible match here tonight on SmackDown.
[Corey] Unbelievable.
Andrade caught Knight flush on the chin
with one of the fastest Spinning Back Elbows we've ever seen.
-Knight still kicked out. -[crowd] Ref, you suck!
Ref, you suck!
[Cole] An electric crowd over 14,000 strong.
And much like he did to Carmelo Hayes last week,
Andrade would love to Knight away with a Final Message from the ropes.
Headbutt now, drops the Champion down into the ring.
[Corey] Andrade usually extremely sure-footed on the ropes, but--
-[Cole] Oh, LA Knight-- -Wow.
[Cole] --and not able to gain his balance.
And Andrade now taking over.
[Corey] That's why they call it high-risk.
When it doesn't pay off--
-[Cole] Oh, nobody home. -…it could be catastrophic.
-But Knight out of the way. -[Cole] Andrade looked to take advantage.
Knight with the wherewithal to turn it around into a BFT,
Blunt Force Trauma.
-LA Knight retains. -[bell dinging]
[LA Knight's music playing]
[Alicia] Here is your winner
and still
the United States Champion
-LA Knight. -[crowd] Yeah!
[Cole] Corey, it's hot in here. And those ropes are very slippery.
But Hats off to LA Knight.
[Corey] This is the first time Knight attempted
to get fancy with his footwork.
And it paid off big time.
A beautiful Flying Elbow from the United States Champion.
And then several-- this is where Andrade nearly escaped
with the title and the win.
Right on the jaw of the Champion.
But in the end, it only took one BFT:
Blunt Force Trauma, from a resilient Champion.
But I promise you this much,
LA Knight is gonna wake up tomorrow
and know he was in a hell of a fight tonight.
[Cole] Did you see the mouse?
And obviously a cut now opened up
over the right eye of LA Knight after that collision
with a very game Andrade.
[dramatic music playing]
Well, a great show of respect between challenger and Champion
here tonight.
Well, ladies and gentlemen, two weeks from tomorrow,
it is Bad Blood in Atlanta.
And the question is,
who will Nia Jax defend her WWE Women's Championship against?
Well, last week, we thought we were going to find out.
And then Nia, well, flipped the script a little bit
and added a little stipulation.
Why don't you two face Tiffy and I, and whoever gets the win
can face me at Bad Blood?
Chat about it.
We accept.
-[cheering] -Oh, oh. Wait.
And another thing--
whoever loses
-leaves SmackDown permanently. -[crowd cries out]
[Cole] Which one of those two could possibly leave SmackDown?
I had to pick up my gear.
And then I realized I needed to get my nails done.
So I'm sitting in the nail salon.
And I'm telling everybody how we're gonna beat the brakes
off of Bayley and Naomi.
Ugh, it's going to feel so good to send one of them packing
and never see Bayley or Naomi's face on SmackDown again.
You go, girl.
Oh, and Tiffy, don't forget.
Bayley and Naomi are coming after my title.
So if you lose tonight, it might be a good idea
if you leave SmackDown.
Toodles.
[Cole] Tornado tag team match later on tonight.
Well, ladies and gentlemen, coming up next,
Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns met at Georgia Tech, Roman's alma mater,
in the heart of Cody's hometown of Atlanta
and the site of their epic tag team match at Bad Blood.
Find out what both Superstars had to say to each other
ahead of their battle against The Bloodline next.
[Okerlund] The party is on its way, and it promises to be quite a bash.
[narrator] This December…
your Saturday obsession...
is back.
♪ You are an obsession ♪
♪ You're my obsession ♪
♪ You are an obsession ♪
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event on Long Island.
Tickets on sale now.
[Hip-hop music]
[Cole] It's the capital city of Sacramento,
called the City of Trees, the capital of the state of California.
We're at the Golden 1 Center tonight.
14,549 WWE fans on hand.
I'm glad they got here early. It's rush hour in California.
♪ Let 'em know we're on the way ♪
♪ Counting zeros every day ♪
[cheering]
[booing]
[chuckles] What was that?
Hey, I haven't seen a Choke like that since the Kings did against the Lakers.
Couldn't have been me.
But you know what?
I'll tell you this.
Just put the fries in the bag, bro. You lost.
[grunting]
[grappling]
[loud clatter]
[excited vocalizations]
-Hey! -Enough.
-Come on. -Enough!
[chaotic shouts]
-Hey! -Break it up!
-Hey, come on. -Back up.
-Come on. -Back up.
-Come on. -What's the matter with you?
-Come on. -Hey!
[overexcited shouts]
[Cole] Corey, we talked about what-- emotionally charge
this night is all about.
[Corey] Tensions still running extremely high
between Andrade and Carmelo Hayes.
I have a feeling that their story is yet to be finished.
[Cole] Speaking of emotionally charged,
two weeks from tomorrow in Atlanta, it's Bad Blood
where long-time enemies Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns will team up together,
forming this, well, shaky alliance against The Bloodline.
Last night in Atlanta, Cody's hometown,
on the field at Georgia Tech University,
where Roman Reigns played football,
Cody and Roman went face to face.
["I am the storm" by VO Williams]
♪ I am the storm ♪
♪ When the sky goes dark That's when I arrive ♪
♪ Thrive under pressure ♪
♪ I'mma come alive ♪
♪ Staring at adversity right in the eyes I'mma shine in the shadows ♪
♪ Even when the stakes are high ♪
♪ Yeah, battle from the bottom And we made a name ♪
♪ Yeah, flooded out the gutters When we brought the rain ♪
♪ Run for Cover when you feel The rumble of that thunder bang ♪
♪ In the chaos I become the calm ♪
♪ Push me out the comfort zone That's where I belong ♪
♪ Time to light the heavens up ♪
♪ When the pressure's on ♪
♪ I'mma stand tall, stand strong I am the storm ♪
♪ The thunder, the rumbles at night ♪
♪ Come on ♪
♪ I am the lightning That blinds you when I strike ♪
♪ Yeah ♪
♪ I rise for the fight Crushing any enemies in sight ♪
♪ I am the storm ♪
♪ Come on, yeah ♪
♪ I never lose the composure, the chaos ♪
♪ I am the calm ♪
♪ Push me up out of the comfort zone ♪
♪ That's where I belong ♪
♪ We feelin' light the heavens up When the pressure's on ♪
♪ I'mma stand tall Stand strong come on ♪
♪ I am the storm ♪
♪ The thunder that rumbles at night ♪
♪ I am the lightning That blinds you when I strike ♪
♪ I rise for the fight ♪
♪ Crushing any enemies in sight ♪
♪ I am the storm ♪
♪ Crushing against me Like a flood in the storm ♪
♪ The pressure gives me life ♪
♪ I'm about to come alive ♪
♪ I am the storm ♪
♪ Raise the storm ♪
♪ I am the storm ♪
You see the ground you stand on?
Everything you put your eyes on in here,
it's mine.
[ominous music]
Years ago,
I shed blood, sweat, and tears on this field
many times.
So that means this is my field.
And if this is my field, that means this is my stadium.
Hmm.
And if this is my stadium,
you better believe this is my city.
What have you done for my city?
Seven cars-
subtle.
Your stadium? You know what's on the other side of the stadium
-right over there? -What's that?
Techwood Studios.
Down the street. Center stage.
Just that away.
What we used to call the Omni-- now State Farm Arena.
Multiple generations of my family have bled for this city
and in the city.
You played football here.
Thank you.
And then you went back to the beach.
This is your field.
But this is my home.
That's very good.
This is your home.
Why don't we just cut to the chase?
-[ominous music] -Enough of the history lesson.
Why don't we get down to the facts here?
You signed yourself into a lose-lose situation.
Hmm.
You have everything to lose.
And you're dealing with a whole situation
with people who have- nothing to lose.
Take me, for example.
They took Jimmy from me.
They took my wise man.
They took my Bloodline.
And they took my Ula Fala.
I don't have anything to lose.
For the first time in a long time,
there's no weight on my neck.
It's all on yours.
I'm a man with no country now.
You're telling me this like--
like I'm supposed to be surprised.
I told you before WrestleMania, the first go round,
that you would be standing here,
just like you're standing here now, a chief without a tribe.
They took Jimmy.
They took your wise man.
They took the Ula Fala.
You really think you've got nothing to lose, though?
Because I see that situation. And again, I will raise you another.
Take a look around WWE.
Take a good look.
We already got a Tribal Chief.
It's not you.
And we have a WWE Champion.
It's not you.
So if you can't even beat your own Bloodline,
who's standing here right now?
I'll tell you who.
It's not the biggest box office attraction
in the history of WWE.
It's not that guaranteed WrestleMania main eventer. No.
It's the guy they used to call
Roman Reigns.
What do you want?
Just--
just tell me what you want.
What do I want?
I want your word.
I want your word that you will have my back
so that I can have yours.
I give you my word.
I'll have your back.
But just understand this.
When it's all done…
…I'm taking back…
…what's mine.
It's not yours to take.
You're in my way.
You're in my way
in life.
["I am the storm" by VO Williams] ♪ I am the storm ♪
♪ The thunder that rumbles at night ♪
♪ I am the lightning That blinds you when I strike ♪
♪ I rise for the fight ♪
♪ Crushing any enemies in sight ♪
♪ I am the storm ♪
♪ I'm about to come alive ♪
♪ I am the storm ♪
[cheering]
Excuse me, K.O. We know that you have an extensive history
with both Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes.
And after the face-off we just witnessed, any thoughts?
[scoffs]
[Cole] Kevin Owens still deep in thought.
Byron Saxton has been trying to get a word with him
about his thoughts on Cody and Roman teaming together
two weeks from tomorrow at Bad Blood.
A lot of history with those two men with Kevin Owens.
Meanwhile, Apollo Crews set for action.
I know Corey is excited, as we once again get to see
-Giovanni Vinci. -[Apollo] It's going down.
[Corey] If this were golf, We would consider this a Mulligan.
This is what we were supposed to all enjoy the last time.
[Giovanni Vinci's music playing]
It's not that there's any shame in coming up short to Apollo Crews.
But let's be honest, we don't have anybody like this piece of art.
[bell dinging]
[Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for One Fall.
Introducing first,
from Bella Italia,
weighing in at 220 pounds,
Giovanni Vinci.
[Cole] Looks like a younger and better-looking Adam Pearce.
Let's show you what happened a couple of weeks ago.
This was Vinci's debut against Apollo crews--
but didn't quite go the way he wanted it to.
[Corey] I would like to draw everybody's attention
to this pencil neck official in the ring
who I think had something against Giovanni Vinci.
-Ring the bell! -[Corey] This guy went into business
for himself, rang the bell before Giovanni was even halfway out of his
--several-thousand-dollar ring attire,
and embarrassed Giovanni Vinci
on a global stage.
[Cole] Apollo crews picked up the victory.
I mean, at some point, you've gotta start the match, Corey.
The official was done with the shenanigans.
[Corey] Oh, so we act like it doesn't take Roman Reigns 11
minutes to walk to the ring. Cody Rhodes can take 14 minutes.
-Ring the bell. -[bell dings]
[Corey] But, Giovanni Vinci, who had custom-made head-to-toe gear
was disrespected by that official, who thankfully went back to NXT.
We don't have to deal with him anymore.
[Cole] The official in this match-up
is Ryan Tran, as he tries to pull Vinci away
from Apollo crews, who is visibly upset at the start of this match-up.
Vinci the man who says, I wanna usher in a new era
of excellence and precision in WWE,
showcase my versatility
and craft a masterpiece.
The words of Vinci.
[Corey] Sorry, Cole. I didn't hear. I got a text from Nick Aldis
who fined me for making fun of the official.
[Cole] Really? That's why I like Nick Aldis.
I told you, best General Manager we've ever had.
Apollo sent into the corner. Here comes Vinci.
Blocks Apollo. Vinci-- Oh--
Business tonight, with a wicked Clothesline to Crews.
[Corey] And these are the skills we were robbed of two weeks back
when Apollo jumped the gun.
Now we're seeing what Giovanni Vinci truly is capable of.
The man is a high-performance human.
-[Cole] And hear comes. -Bang.
There's the Clothesline.
Vinci--
[Corey] Oh.
[Cole] --oh-- believes he's the most intelligent man in WWE,
he can adapt to all situations-- and continues to punish Crews.
The official checking on Apollo.
[Corey] I think Vinci speaks more languages, than you words, Cole.
-[Cole] It's true. Oh. -Oh.
[Cole] Crews, that left leg bothering him, As Vinci has-
[Corey] Bothering him?
[Cole] …bounced it off the ropes a number of times.
[Corey] Apollo Crews' knee is about to bend
in the wrong direction after these slams into the ropes.
Look at the power of Vinci.
[Cole] Apollo Crews slips underneath, rolls him up.
-Shoulders are down. -[Corey] No!
-[Cole] Crews got the win again. -[Corey] Are you kidding?
[Alicia] Here is your winner,
Apollo Crews!
[Cole] Apollo Crews with another huge win here tonight,
once again humiliating Giovanni Vinci.
-[Corey] Vinci? -So much for ushering in a new era.
[Corey] Hey, look. Vinci has had about enough of this humiliation,
of this embarrassment. I'm embarrassed for the second time in three weeks.
[Cole] I'm embarrassed with Vinci's actions.
Talk about a sore loser.
He got beaten fair and square by Crews.
And now Vinci looking to beat the hell out of Apollo.
[Corey] You could see the gears changing in the eyes
of Giovanni Vinci, who just went to a very dangerous place.
Brainbuster.
[Cole] The official trying to get Vinci out of there,
who already lost this match-up.
I told you not to embarrass me again.
-I told you. -Enough.
Enough.
That's enough.
[Cole] Well, that's impressive and all.
But you gotta win a match.
[Giovanni's music plays]
And Apollo Crews has made it two in a row over Giovanni Vinci.
Hey, Kevin. I'm sorry to bother you again.
Is now the time that you're comfortable talking
about what happened between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes?
You know what?
No offense, but if I'm gonna talk about it,
I'll just go do it out there.
[cheering]
[Cole] What a pest Byron is.
[ambient music playing]
[narrator] In this world…
…nothing is as it seems.
[cheering]
On November 30,
Survival is only the beginning.
[ticking]
Survivor Series War Games, Vancouver, British Columbia,
November 30.
Tickets on sale now.
[Hip-hop music]
[Cole] Tonight, we're in the capital city of California.
This is Sacramento, where the first time
WWE television was ever held in this city
was back in 1988.
And it was a Saturday Night's Main Event on NBC--
Randy Savage versus Andre the Giant.
[Kevin Owens' music playing]
[cheering]
[Alicia] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome
Kevin Owens.
[Cole] Well, Corey, this man, Kevin Owens,
looked very emotional when he was questioned by Byron Saxton
about what he thought about a really good friend of his,
Cody Rhodes, and a man that he's battled
for four-plus years and Roman Reigns burying the hatchet,
at least for one night, to team together at Bad Blood.
[Corey] Hopefully we're about to find out
exactly what is on the mind of The Prizefighter.
But you have to understand where K.O. is coming from.
The Bloodline led by Roman Reigns
made Owens' life hell for four-plus years.
It's understandable why K.O. is skeptical
about this new alliance.
[Cole] Well, and also,
Kevin Owens helped Cody Rhodes on many, many occasions
battle The Bloodline.
[Corey] Kevin Owens, a Superstar who always wears his heart on his sleeve.
Hopefully we're about to get some answers.
[cheering]
[crowd] K.O.! K.O.!
K.O.!
K.O.! K.O.!
K.O.!
Thanks, guys.
Thank you.
[cheering]
Now, um…
…obviously, Byron asking me
twice in the span of 10 minutes makes it pretty obvious.
But I'm already aware that a lot of people
are wondering what I think
about this situation with Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes and what--
what Cody- agreeing to team with Roman--
how that makes me feel after everything that's happened
over the last several years.
And, um…
You know, I gotta be honest.
[Tama Tonga's theme music playing]
[Corey] Uh-oh.
[Cole] Well, I guess we're not going to find out how
Kevin really feels because...
[Corey] The Tag Team Champions and The Samoan Werewolf are here.
[Cole] The Bloodline.
[shushing]
[vocalizing]
Hey!
[crowd booing]
You better let the right-hand man speak.
[crowd booing]
[shushing]
Last week, Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes embarrassed
our Tribal Chief.
Big, big, big, big, big, big, very big, big mistake!
They're gonna get what's comin' to them at Bad Blood.
But you, Kevin Owens,
tonight...
you're gonna get what you got comin'...
by orders
of the real Tribal Chief,
Solo Sikoa.
[crowd booing]
Before-- before you start talking again--
because I guarantee you, no one has ever wanted to hear
anything you've had to say ever--
[cheering]
--we all know how this is gonna end.
Why don't you get up and let me punch you in your stupid faces?
[Cole] Gotta give Kevin Owens credit. I'm not sure how smart this is.
K.O. asking for a fight against The Bloodline
and now faces off with Jacob Fatu,
the enforcer for Solo Sikoa.
[Corey] Oh, here we go.
[Cole] And now Tama Tonga from behind.
And Tanga Loa gets involved.
And now it's a three-on-one assault to Kevin Owens.
[Corey] The MO of The Bloodline.
-[DIY's music plays] -The numbers game overwhelming Owens.
And--
[Cole] A little bit of backup for Kevin Owens.
[Corey] Tommaso Ciampa, Johnny Gargano,
DIY, the former WWE Tag Team Champions.
[Cole] Who had major issues for months
with The Bloodline, coming to the aid of Kevin Owens
here tonight.
[Corey] DIY
answering the call. Shatter Machine to Tama Tonga.
-Get the hell out of here. -Come on!
[Corey] Long-time friends of Kevin Owens
watching The Prizefighter's back.
Well, The Bloodline been raising hell since they showed up here tonight.
And there's General Manager Nick Aldis
sending security down to the ring to separate these guys.
[Corey] Cole, get this-- look.
-[Cole] Oh, my goodness. -He's nuts.
He doesn't belong in public.
[Cole] Somebody better get over here and get Fatu out of the way.
[crowd] Let them fight!
I'm getting deja vu here, boys.
I'm getting a bit sick and tired
of you all fighting each other when there isn't a bell ringing.
But
I couldn't help but notice, that- uh, The Bloodline-
there's three of you here tonight.
And by my calculation, there's three of you.
So Sacramento, I wonder if you can see where I'm going with this.
[cheering]
Kevin Owens, DIY versus The Bloodline.
Six-man tag in the main event tonight.
[cheering]
[Cole] I love that.
You're gonna see The Bloodline in action.
You're going to see K.O. and company in action as well.
-[Corey] Oh, and the Reseda dream team. -[Hip-hop music]
♪ All y'all finna be finished, aye ♪
♪ Blue hair like-- ♪
[Cole] Six-man
main event later on tonight.
We pretty much gotta have eyes in the back of our heads tonight.
It's going to be all four of us in the ring the entire time.
I know. And I'm not tryna leave SmackDown.
And I know you're not either.
If they pin us, that's what's gonna happen.
So we need to pin Nia or Tiffany
-so we can get that title opportunity. -That's right.
And you know I've been waiting for that, since SummerSlam, so.
Hey, I've been waiting, too, since I returned.
I know. Don't worry. I'm thinking about you.
I'm thinking about us.
We have the common goal of getting it off of Nia. Okay?
-We're in this together. All right? -Yes, we are.
May the best woman win. Mm-hmm.
When I do, you'll be the first to get a title opportunity.
Oh, really? That's how- you wanna hug now?
All right. Well, when I win,
I'mma throw a party. And you'll be the first on the list.
All right? And we'll talk about title opportunities over, you know,
a beverage--
[Nia Jax's entrance music]
[Cole] Interesting match with a lot on the line.
[Corey] Sound the alarms. It's tornado time.
-♪ There's only one me ♪ -[bell dings]
[Alicia] The following is a tornado tag team match
scheduled for One Fall.
Introducing first, the team of Miss Money in the Bank
Tiffany Stratton
and the WWE Women's Champion,
Nia Jax.
[Cole] Nia Jax is on a mission to dominate
with an 86 rating
in her return to the WWE 2K franchise.
Get the Global Superstars Pack,
the biggest WWE 2K24 yet,
and play as Nia now.
Well, the question is, Corey,
will Nia Jax defend her Championship at Bad Blood?
And if so, against who?
Or will Bayley or Naomi have to leave SmackDown?
Tornado tag match live next.
♪ I'm the baddest brain ♪
[Cole] We're sold out tonight-- Sacramento, California.
14,549 WWE fans on hand
in California's capital city.
Well, you all know the up-and-coming massive boxer
known as "King" Callum Walsh.
Well, he joined us on Monday Night Raw back in February from Anaheim.
And what a day he had today.
[Corey] Yeah. What about what Callum did today in Dublin--
a big K.O. leading to number 12,
12 and 0. A perfect record for "King" Callum Walsh.
Congratulations.
[Cole] Second-round knockout by Walsh.
And again, it's been made official-- our main event, Corey.
[Corey] Kevin Owens found some backup
in the form of Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa,
the former tag champs DIY.
That trio will join forces to battle Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa,
and Jacob Fatu of The Bloodline tonight.
[Nia Jax's music plays]
[Cole] And WWE Bad Blood is presented by Morgan & Morgan,
America's largest injury law firm--
go to morganwwe.com
for a chance to win two tickets to the Royal Rumble and $2,000--
and by Wendy's new Saucy Nuggs.
Take the Nuggs you love and sauce them up in seven bold flavors
like honey barbecue or garlic parm. Try them all today.
For a new whole way to Nugg, it's gotta be Wendy's.
Nia and Tiffany set to team up tonight. Tornado tag team match.
♪ N, A ♪
-[crowds cheering] -♪ O ♪
♪ M ♪
♪ I ♪
♪ Let's go The beast is out the cage ♪
♪ You know I own that stage We knock the competition out ♪
♪ And make 'em go insane My head is in the game ♪
♪ I make them feel pain ♪
♪ I hear the people scream my name ♪
♪ 1, 2, 3 Glow, glow, glow, glow, glow ♪
♪ Glow, pump your fists, let's go Glow, glow, glow ♪
♪ Glow, glow, glow ♪
[cheering]
[Alicia] And their opponents,
the team of Naomi
and Bayley.
[Cole] Bayley, of course, from San Jose,
a couple of hours from Sacramento here in California.
Earlier today, Corey, on WWE social media,
Nick Aldis, our General Manager,
changed this match into a tornado tag team match.
So Bayley and Naomi both have an equal chance at winning
or losing this match-up.
[Corey] It was actually a brilliant decision
by Nick Aldis. All that would have likely happened
was Bayley and/or Naomi would simply refuse to tag their partner,
thus preserving their own opportunity. This keeps things fair and square.
However, in doing so, it has opened up the possibility even wider
that this could be the final night on SmackDown
for either Bayley or Naomi.
[Cole] Tornado tag rules mean no tags.
All four women will be in the ring at the same time.
Now, this is how this works.
If Bayley or Naomi pin Nia or Tiffany,
the person who picks up the pinfall victory gets
a Championship match two weeks from Saturday
at Bad Blood against Nia Jax.
However, if Naomi is pinned or Bayley is pinned,
the person who's pinned has to leave SmackDown for good.
High stakes here tonight in this tornado tag team match-up.
[Corey] I fully expect to see Queen Nia Jax
and Tiffany Stratton on the exact same page.
They've both been working together recently.
Yes, Bayley and Naomi have been friends for years.
But nothing will come between friends in WWE faster
than Championship opportunities.
[Cole] Well, nothing will come in between friends faster
than the fact that Tiffany has the Money in the Bank contract.
But she can cash in at any time on the Champion, Nia Jax.
[Corey] Double team offense being displayed by Bayley and Naomi
who clearly just attempted to save Princess Toadstool from the castle.
[Cole] Nia and Tiffany have teamed together before.
They knocked off Bayley and Michin in a match back in July.
[Corey] Whoa.
[Cole] Double Team. And Bayley and Naomi looking great together
in the early going of this match-up.
[Corey] Coming out of the gates extremely strong.
And here comes Tiffany Stratton.
[Cole] Bayley said to Naomi, we have each other's backs
-for over 10 years. -[Corey] Ooh.
Nia driven face-first onto the apron.
[Cole] We just wanna get the title off Nia Jax no matter who wins.
And there, the double sliding Clothesline from Bayley and Naomi.
1. 2--
-[Cole] A double Cover and-- -Wait, what--
[Cole] --Nia gets her shoulder up.
[Corey] Who was executing the Cover there?
Does Jessika Carr think she's going to win the title?
-This is the chaos of a tornado tag match. -[Cole] Indeed.
And again, Naomi and Bayley questioning which one would go for the pin
on Nia Jax there.
[Corey] And in doing-- oh!
[Cole] Oh, and there's the power of the Queen
of the Ring and a Champion.
[Corey] That little disagreement
over who executes the Cover may have squandered the best opportunity Bayley
-and Naomi will have tonight. -[Cole] Tiffany taking out Bayley.
Bayley knocked off Tiffany a couple of weeks ago on SmackDown.
-Now the double-- -[Corey] Look at this.
[Cole] Blockbuster from Tiffany. Nia Cover.
Bayley could be leaving SmackDown. And a kick out at 2.
Bayley and Naomi trying to survive.
Tornado tag team match on Friday Night SmackDown.
Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton against Bayley and Naomi.
So much at stake in this match-up tonight.
If Bayley or Naomi pin one of the other team,
the person who gets the pinfall victory
will earn a title match against Nia Jax at Bad Blood. However, if Bayley's pinned
or Naomi's pinned, the person pinned will have to leave
SmackDown for good. This is a physical battle.
Remember the warning Nia Jax issued to her own partner--
-[Cole] Oh! -…Tiffany Stratton.
That if for some reason Tiffany allows Naomi or Bayley to win,
then Tiffany herself might want to consider leaving SmackDown.
[Cole] Well, Tiffany is Miss Money in the Bank,
can cash in any time she wants on the Champion.
I don't believe for a minute she would- wouldn't do it against Nia Jax,
despite the fact that they're, quote, "friends".
[Corey] That's the name of the game. It's the nature of the beast.
It's why the Money in the Bank contract--
-[Cole] Oh. -…exists.
Oh. Guaranteed title opportunity at the time and place of your choosing.
Tiffany knows she has a full calendar year to cash in the contract.
[Cole] Looked like she was going to do it a couple of weeks ago
against Nia Jax. And now Bayley working- with Naomi.
Great double team Suicide Dive. And now Naomi with a Crossbody.
[Corey] Finally taking down The Irresistible Force,
the WWE Women's Champion, Nia Jax.
[Cole] And again, the tornado rules-
there are no tags.
Pin or submit, you win the match.
Naomi now in against Tiffany Stratton, Miss Money in the Bank.
Naomi, a former two-time world Champion.
Bayley, of course, the longest reigning Champion
in SmackDown history. Naomi now.
Bayley into the Cover, looking to beat Tiffany.
And now Naomi drags Bayley off the Cover.
Remember, it's about a title opportunity.
[mixed cheering]
Bayley might have had the match won.
And now Naomi just shoved Bayley out of the way
and took the bullet from Nia.
[Corey] I hate to say I told you so.
Oh, who am I kidding? No, that's exactly what I live to do.
-[Cole laughs] -[Corey] I told you so.
[Cole] Now Bayley and Naomi working once again together as a team.
Double team to the Champion, Nia Jax.
-And Bayley-- -[Corey] Whoa.
[Cole] with a massive backdrop.
[Corey] A colossal Double Back Body Drop takes down Nia.
The adrenaline pumping through Bayley.
[Cole] And now Bayley fired up, Naomi fired up.
Look at this.
Nia Jax landing hard off the back drop.
[crowd unsure which direction this is gonna go]
Again, high stakes in this match-up
for Bad Blood two weeks from tomorrow in Atlanta.
-Nia Jax Plants Naomi. -[Nia] Ah!
[supportive cheers]
[Cole] And now Naomi is in position perhaps for Annihilator.
[Corey] Oh, dear. This could be bad.
Nia Jax may permanently extinguish the glow.
[Cole] And now Nia climbing up to the second rope.
Bayley back to her feet. It's this time Bayley- saving Naomi.
Double team coming from Bayley and Naomi
to the WWE Women's Champion.
Tiffany Stratton now in the fray.
[Corey] Stratton paying dividends
in that moment for Nia Jax, keeping this match-up alive.
Boot catches Stratton on the chin.
[Cole] Bayley on the second rope. Nia on the second rope.
-[Corey] Oh! -Leg Drop. Elbow Drop.
Double Cover, same time.
And a kick out by Tiffany and Naomi- So close.
[Corey] I'm a little confused.
What would have happened in that moment?
You had a member of each team executing a Cover
-and Jess Carr counting both. -[Cole] Thank goodness
we don't have to worry, both women kicked out
and the match continues.
[crowd] Bayley! Bayley! Bayley!
[Cole] And the "Bayley" chants now here in Sacramento.
Bayley and Naomi looking to double team Tiffany Stratton.
The champ Nia Jax, Queen of the Ring,
-with a Headbutt to Bayley. -[Corey laughs]
[Cole] Remember, she won the title by beating Bayley back at SummerSlam
thanks to a distraction from Tiffany.
[Corey] Uh-oh. Jax now about to impose her will on Naomi.
[Cole] Naomi trying to fight out of harm's way here. Oh!
[Corey] Wow. Phenomenal counter.
[Cole] The X Factor by Naomi.
Into the Cover.
-Tiffany with a Swanton-- -[Corey] Oh, no!
-[Cole] …into her own partner! -[Corey] No.
[Cole] Tiffany took out her own partner with a Swanton.
[Corey] It might be Tiffy Time to find room on Mondays.
I'm so sorry. Please, I didn't mean it.
[Cole] And now an opportunity for Bayley and Naomi.
Nia's down and out.
Tiffany trying to fight back.
[Corey] Naomi and Bayley working extremely well in tandem.
-[Cole] Down goes Tiffany. -Was that--
-[Cole] It was-- …It looked like 1D. -Was that 1D?
1D delivered. Naomi blasts--
Naomi into the ropes and now turns her attention to Bayley,
looking for a Samoan Drop--
…and delivered.
[Corey] Oh, wait a minute. Keep your eyes on Naomi.
[Cole] Naomi now stacks her up. Shoulders down.
Bayley's in the pin as well.
-[bell dinging] -[cheering]
[Corey] Who won?
[Cole] Well, the official Jessika Carr seems to be--
[Alicia] Here are your winners, the team of Naomi and Bayley.
-[Cole] Yeah, but what-- -Okay.
-That doesn't answer the question. -[Cole] Yeah. Who won?
Because that person would get a Championship opportunity against Nia.
[Corey] Nia understandably upset right now.
But this isn't fair to the Queen.
Who's Nia gonna defend against in Atlanta?
[Cole] Well, we're gonna try to get some clarification as we can here tonight
as we get ready for our main event, a massive six-man tag team match-up.
Kevin Owens along with Ciampa and Gargano
take on The Bloodline.
Six-man tag team match-up--
Owens-DIY and The Bloodline-- coming up next.
♪ 1, 2, 3, 4 ♪
[Cole] Well, the sun about to set here in Sacramento, California,
the capital city of the Golden State.
We're at the Golden 1 Center.
Sold out tonight.
14,549 on hand for SmackDown on the USA Network.
This means it's our 39th TV sellout
of 2024, 58th event sellout of the year.
And just like here in Sacramento tonight, we invite all of our WWE fans
to bring their signs to the WWE events.
[Corey] Let your creativity shine. It is indeed Tiffy Time times two.
"The only Tribal Chief ever."
Got a young K.O. fan there.
Cole, how much did you pay her to hold that sign up?
-And are you wearing antlers? -[Cole] Yeah, I love antlers.
[Corey] You're a weird guy.
[Cole] Cole Miners unite.
[dance music playing]
Looks like it's time to take the trash out. Ooh! Oh! Oh!
[groan]
♪ I'm a bad girl I do bad things ♪
[gagging]
♪ You can't handle me ♪
Does anyone else think that this is totally unfair
that I have to fight Michin on her home turf?
♪ If I don't have no haters I'm not doing my job ♪
♪ You chickens keep on clucking 'Cause I'm never gonna' to stop ♪
♪ I'm drunk, and I'm buzzing Like a bumblebee ♪
♪ I blacked out, but I'm back now I don't back down ♪
♪ Better get your girl 'Fore she get smacked down ♪
[banging, clattering]
Oh. Michin?
Is that you I hear in the dumpster?
[clattering]
Michin, I'm coming, coming- to get you.
-[hissing -[squealing]
Was that a raccoon? Oh, my God.
-[buzzing] -Oh, my god. Michin, this is it.
You're gonna pay. You are gonna pay for this.
[buzzing]
Get out of here.
[hype burst]
♪ Yeah ♪
So Chelsea Green is training for a dumpster match against Michin.
Now, remember last week, our former General Manager of SmackDown
Vickie Guerrero was here for the season Premier.
She suggested they fight in a dumpster match.
SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis said, I love it.
It happens in two weeks-- Nashville, Tennessee.
I can't wait to see Chelsea Green
picked up, taken like this, and thrown right into a dumpster!
Chelsea Green is gonna get thrown into a dumpster!
That's in two weeks in Nashville.
[laughter]
[Cole] Trashville. Trashville.
[Corey] Well, next week, before we arrive in Trashville,
we are gonna run it back again.
Andrade, who came up short in his bid
to become United States Champion earlier tonight,
will battle Carmelo Hayes for the sixth time.
Fireworks to follow, for sure.
[Cole] My watch is telling me I had a bad fall and if I should call 911.
[Corey] Oh, dear. [laughs]
-You mad at me? -I'm not mad. I'm just trying to say--
-Okay. -…the winner gets a title shot.
Ladies, ladies.
You both pinned Nia.
So you both have a claim to a title shot, right?
But there can only be one.
Yeah, it's me.
So what's the solution?
Exactly.
Next week, you two will go one-on-one.
And the winner gets Nia Jax at Bad Blood.
-[Kevin Owens' theme music playing] -[Cole] Friends do battle...
[Corey] I'd say it's a fair decision by Mr. Aldis.
[Cole] …next week in Oklahoma City, as we get set for our main event.
[bell dinging]
[Alicia] The following is a six-man tag team match
scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, from Marieville, Quebec, Canada,
weighing in at 242 pounds,
Kevin Owens.
[Cole] So Corey, next week, Oklahoma City,
Friday Night SmackDown, Andrade and Carmelo Hayes renew their rivalry,
friends Bayley and Naomi battle
for an opportunity at the Women's Championship at Bad Blood.
That dumpster match we were talking about: that takes place in two weeks in,
Trashville- that's Nashville, Tennessee,
-between Michin and Chelsea Green. -[DIY's music]
[Corey] I hope the raccoon doesn't get involved again.
♪ DIY, yeah, we're on top Only way to live it ♪
♪ And we won't stop, not until we get it ♪
[Corey] Tommaso-- oh, wait a minute.
-Yeah! -Get him, Jacob!
[screaming charging]
[Cole] And Bloodline assaulting--
-Let's do it! Let's go. -[Cole] --DIY, Ciampa and Gargano.
And Kevin Owens had that look on his face, like, I knew it, I knew it.
[Corey] Well, Owens doesn't have an ally to stand by him.
K.O. thinks he's going to take on The Bloodline three-on-one.
-Are you kidding me? -[Cole] Well, he's ready for a fight.
And Kevin Owens says, why not?
If I'm gonna get beat up, I might as well go down fighting.
And now a three-on-one assault by The Bloodline on Kevin Owens.
Tonga, and Loa, and Fatu hammering away on K.O.
[Corey] Credit to Kevin Owens for standing his ground and attempting
to bring the fight to The Bloodline, but this is an exercise in futility.
Owens is not gonna take out The Bloodline- on his own.
[Cole] The match-up was supposed to have--
-[The Street Profit's theme music] -[cheering]
-[Corey] Hang on a second. -[Cole] There are two men
who have a massive issue with The Bloodline, Tez and Dawkins,
the Street Profits.
[Corey] Ford and Dawkins, unlikely allies,
coming to the aid of "The Prizefighter" Kevin Owens.
But keep your eyes on Owens.
[Cole] Kevin Owens now top rope.
K.O. takes out everybody.
It looks like Kevin Owens has got some allies here in the Street Profits.
Are we gonna have a six-man when we return?
[cheering]
[Okerlund] The party is on its way, and it promises to be quite a bash.
[narrator] This December,
["Obsession" by Animotion]
your Saturday obsession is back.
♪ You are an obsession ♪
♪ You're my obsession ♪
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
on Long Island. Tickets on sale now.
[Cole] And this is the Friday night main event
on Friday Night SmackDown, Kevin Owens, Street Profits
against The Bloodline. And we're underway.
And Kevin Owens paying off on Tanga Loa, one half of the Tag Team Champions.
[Corey] Owens originally scheduled to join Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa,
DIY, in this six-man tag.
Gargano and Ciampa taken out
by The Bloodline prior to the opening bell.
Thankfully, the Street Profits showed up.
And you know Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins always want the smoke.
[Cole] Yeah, and major issues with The Bloodline for the Profits.
[Corey] Dawkins bringing the fight to Tanga Loa,
an absolute powerhouse of a human being.
[Cole] A few weeks ago, Prophets had a chance
to win the NXT Tag titles once again
before The Bloodline invaded the show.
-Oh. -[Corey] Wow.
Spectacular athleticism from Montez Ford.
[Cole] Prophets also lost a tag title match to The Bloodline last month.
Oh, and Montez with a Kick. Cover now for the win.
And a kick out.
Kevin Owens was going to tell us what he thought about this alliance
out of necessity that has been built between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes.
You saw them at the Georgia Tech Institute last night going face to face.
Kevin was not able- here's the Cover now by Dawkins--
to tell us about his thoughts
because of the interruption by The Bloodline.
But you have to figure, Corey, for Kevin Owens,
four years he's battled The Bloodline and Roman Reigns.
Kevin Owens has never pinned a member of The Bloodline in his career.
Yet, he sees a man, Cody Rhodes, who's a friend- he's gone to battle with,
against The Bloodline many, many times,
teaming up with his arch enemy. Cover now.
Hook of the leg.
And a kick out.
[Corey] Unfortunately, for Kevin Owens, some wounds never heal.
And K.O. may not be able to come to grips with the fact
that his friend Cody Rhodes is
now standing beside K.O.'s most bitter rival, Roman Reigns.
But that's the reality of the situation,
at least for one night in Atlanta at Bad Blood.
[Cole] Well, Roman Reigns did tell Cody Rhodes, I have your back
[crowd] OTC! OTC! OTC!
But once that match is over,
Roman reminded Cody, I'm coming back for my Championship.
-Now whipped into the corner. -[Corey] Ooh.
[Cole] Loa with a Clothesline. Remember that the other side
of the Reigns/Cody team will be the, well,
new Tribal Chief from The Bloodline Solo Sikoa
and, of course, his enforcer, "The Werewolf" Jacob Fatu,
who just tagged into this match-up.
[Corey] An absolute freak of nature,
Jacob Fatu was gifted all of the physical gifts
a human being could want but was blessed
with absolutely zero morality.
Jacob Fatu is a dangerous, scary human being.
[Cole] Yeah, and could give a crap about anybody else--
as he hammers away, except for his Bloodline brethren.
And he has- proven his worth.
And he's sworn allegiance to Solo Sikoa.
-Remember-- -[Corey] His worth and then some.
[Cole] Remember when Cody Rhodes tried to drive a wedge and say
it was actually Jacob who deserved the Championship match
and not Solo Sikoa? Fatu backed off.
And pledged his allegiance again to Solo Sikoa.
[Corey] Jacob feels a blind loyalty to Solo Sikoa.
Jacob credits Solo with making his life better,
with turning his career around.
[Cole] And bringing him here to WWE.
-[Corey] And here comes Tama Tonga. -Up over the top.
One half of the tag champs.
A bit strange,
but very effective.
Tanga Loa and Tama Tonga, of course, the adopted sons of Haku,
one of the most physical and dangerous men
-in the history of our business. -[Corey] Ooh.
[Cole] And sliding right hand by Tonga.
Seven-time IWGP Tag Team Champions-- Cover again,
and a kick out by Ford-- and as dangerous as they come.
But no one may be more dangerous than the man that just tagged himself
into this match, Jacob Fatu.
-He has "it", as people will like to say. -[Corey] I completely agree with you.
-[Cole] Oh! -Oh-ho-ho.
[Cole] Explosiveness of Fatu.
[Corey] Case in point. I've said it before.
Jacob Fatu has all the tools to be a mega star here in WWE,
but you can't trust the guy.
Are you gonna send Jacob Fatu to Good Morning America?
-Are you going to put this-- -[Cole] Oh!
-[Corey] --maniac on ESPN? Absolutely not. -[Cole] No.
Can you imagine what he'd do to the ESPN set?
Maybe send him over to McAfee's show.
There, here's a tag.
And now Angelo Dawkins in.
And Angelo Dawkins is on fire.
[Corey] Dawkins, who has quietly developed
into one of the most complete Superstars here on Friday Night SmackDown.
-[Cole] Oh! -[Corey] Big Back Elbow.
[Cole] Tremendous athleticism.
Dawkins face-first.
[Corey] Many would call Dawkins the unsung hero
of this tag team division lately.
-[Cole] And Dawkins into the corner. -[Corey] Oh.
[Cole] Runs into a Kick from Fatu.
That stops Dawkins in his tracks.
Since Solo Sikoa took over The Bloodline,
they have never lost a tag team match via pinfall or Submission.
[Corey] Psh. Well, look at the situation we're in tonight.
[Cole] Oh, and Fatu-- tremendous athleticism.
[Corey] My god. It's not an affair.
[Cole] Up to the top rope into a Moonsault.
Fatu putting on a clinic tonight and just wiping out Owens and the Profits.
[Corey] It's not even fair.
This is just not fair.
-[Cole] Get outta the way, Corey. -God almighty.
[Cole] This is SmackDown on USA.
And our main event six-man tag team match,
Bloodline against the Street Profits and Kevin Owens.
And it's been all Bloodline during the commercial break.
Cover by Tama Tonga.
And a kick out.
Jacob Fatu turned the entire complexion of this match around
when he came in right before the commercial.
[Corey] And remember how we kicked off the day here in Sacramento.
When The Bloodline arrived to the arena: chaos ensued.
Because last week, with the arrival of Roman Reigns,
-The Bloodline was humiliated. -[Cole] Yes.
-[Corey] They were embarrassed. -Especially Jacob Fatu.
Can you remember the image of him standing on top of the cage,
looking to deliver a Big Splash when Roman Reigns came out
and ruined the moment and then the embarrassment
of Fatu having to pull Solo Sikoa from the cage at the end of the match-up?
[clapping]
[Corey] The Bloodline have done a tremendous job
in this six-man tag team match of cutting the ring in half,
keeping whichever opponent they have available isolated.
At the moment, it's Angelo Dawkins.
[Cole] And Kevin Owens trying to get this sellout crowd fired up here.
over 14,000 strong.
Dawkins trying to fight back in this match, ducks underneath.
And Dawkins-- there's the power of the big man.
[Corey] Dawkins now desperately needs to make a tag.
Montez Ford, more than eager to join the fray.
Here comes the Wolf.
[Cole] And Fatu again just stops
the momentum of Dawkins just like that.
Not till a tag's made.
-Come on. -Come on.
You can't come in until a tag's made.
Come on, Dawk.
[Cole] Oh, just with such power,
driving Dawkins into the turnbuckle.
[Corey] Jacob Fatu is that guy
who has seen some stuff
that will make it hard for him to ever smile again.
Jacob Fatu is the genuine article
in every sense of the word.
Don't believe me? Ask Angelo Dawkins.
[Cole] Fatu with a Headbutt now to Dawkins.
And look at this malicious beating
by Fatu.
Oh! And Dawkins exploding out of the corner.
And he may have a chance here.
[Corey] Dawkins staggered Fatu.
[Cole] And Fatu- nobody home. Off the top of the ring post.
Dawkins trying to drag himself to the corner and make a tag here
to one of his partners.
[crowd going wild]
[Corey] Dawkins has a long way to go.
[Cole] Tama Tonga's legal-- and so is Montez Ford.
And here comes the uber-athletic Ford.
Top rope-- what a Crossbody.
Loa knocked off the apron.
Ford so fun to watch, so quick.
-Big Clothesline. -Ah!
[Cole] The Prophets three-time tag team Champions.
You count NXT in that mix.
-Ford. -[Corey] Athleticism by Ford again.
[Cole] Great balance and a knee.
And now Dropping Tonga.
Yeah!
[cheering]
[Cole] Standing Moonsault. Cover for the win.
Kick out at 2.
[Corey] What an offensive flurry from Montez Ford,
almost single-handedly getting his team back into this match-up.
Kevin Owens still fresher on the outside.
[Cole] And Ford lands on his feet.
And a Step-up Enzuigiri Drops Tama Tonga. Tag made.
Here comes K.O.
[cheering]
[Corey] Owens taking the express route.
[Cole] And Kevin Owens, the legal man,
Wiping Out everybody.
[the crowd goes wild]
Massive issues for years and years with The Bloodline.
-[Corey] Running-- -Running Senton.
Into the ring, breaks the count, now delivers a Splash to Tanga Loa.
[Corey] And Owens is like a one-man army right now.
[Cole] And now, after he's taken out Loa and Fatu,
can turn his attention to the legal man, Tama Tonga.
[Corey] Clear the deck.
Cannonball coming.
[Cole] Connecting.
K.O. headed up top to look for the win here perhaps.
Kevin Owens.
Swanton.
Cover.
Hooks the leg.
Jacob Fatu breaks things up.
[Corey] Dawkins sending Fatu to the outside.
And Angelo going to join him.
[Cole] Owens and Tonga the legal men.
[Corey] K.O. with a chance to make something big happen.
It's not often you get a one-on-one scenario
with any member of The Bloodline, but that's what K.O. has at the moment.
[Cole] Kevin Owens looking to go up top now.
K.O. feeding off this sellout crowd. Over 14,000 in Sacramento.
Tama Tonga, though, back to his feet.
And again, Fatu breaking up the 3 count
has changed the momentum and the complexion of the match.
And it has allowed Tonga to take over.
[Corey] A series of Headbutts to the collarbone of Owens.
And Tama- don't do this.
[Cole] It never turns out well when you try to go up and Superplex K.O.
-[Corey] Un-Superplex-able. [Cole] Oh!-
Case and point.
[applause]
-[Corey] Can Owens capitalize? -[Cole] Into the Cover for K.O.
And saving things, Tanga Loa dragging K.O.
[Corey] K.O. able to Kick Tanga Loa away for a moment, but--
Owens with a little respite, if only momentary.
-[crowd] This is awesome! -[Cole] It is indeed awesome.
-Kevin Owens going for the Stunner. -[crowd] This is awesome!
[Cole] K.O., Stunner! Stunner! Owens for the win.
Hook of the leg.
And again, Loa saves the match.
This is getting ridiculous.
-[bell dinging] -[Corey] Good god, man.
-[Cole] The official-- no choice. Fatu! Look out!
Here comes Ford.
[Cole] And Ford now takes out Fatu.
[cheering]
Nobody messes with us!
Ain't nobody messing with us!
[Corey] Montez Ford is that man right now.
[chanting]
[Cole] The official Dan Engler called for the bell,
just threw this match out.
[Corey] I mean, can you blame him? I…
[Cole] And now brawling right out here at ringside.
Dawkins sent into the timekeeper's area by Fatu.
[Corey] It is absolute bedlam at ringside.
[Cole] Kevin Owens is down.
Montez Ford being double teamed.
Dawkins has been taken out.
[Corey] Fatu yet again sending K.O. into the stairs.
And Cole, get out of the way.
[Cole] Yeah, I don't think The Bloodline is done.
They're about to make an example of Kevin Owens,
show Kevin Owens, this is what happens
when you try to take out The Bloodline.
Kevin Owens fighting back now.
K.O. trying to fight back.
[Corey] No quit whatsoever in Kevin Owens.
[Cole] But again, just the numbers game by The Bloodline.
[Corey] At this point, it's about self-preservation, Kev.
Stop.
[Cole] Kevin Owens doesn't know how to stop, Corey.
Fight, Owens, fight, is what he lives by.
Never stop fighting.
But he may be forced to stop fighting
by The Bloodline tonight.
They may beat the hell out of him.
And now Fatu to Ford.
[Corey] A thunderous Splash from Solo's personal enforcer.
[booing]
[Cole] The Bloodline has decimated
the Street Profits and Kevin Owens.
And they're not done yet.
Oh, neither is Owens.
[Cole] Owens still got some fight left in him,
but the numbers game, again going to be too much for K.O.
[Corey] Oh, boy.
[booing]
[Cole] Paying tribute to their Tribal Chief, Solo Sikoa.
Meanwhile, look in the background--
dragging themselves from the backstage area, DIY, Ciampa
and Gargano, who were assaulted.
They were supposed to be in the main event
before they were taken out by The Bloodline.
But they're nowhere near 100%, Corey.
[Corey] Well, unfortunately for DIY--
Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga, and Tanga Loa now have a chance to finish
what they started backstage.
Get his ass.
[Cole] Bloodline laying waste to every single person in their path.
Kevin Owens not done yet, somehow still on his feet,
somehow still fighting, trying to stay in this thing,
fighting for survival tonight.
[Corey] This is an absolute mauling by The Bloodline.
[Cole] Kevin Owens is defenseless.
[Corey] The Bloodline are sending a message
to the entire roster, to the whole locker room
after being embarrassed last week-- never again.
[Cole] Never humiliate Sikoa and The Bloodline.
-[Cody Rhodes' theme music] -[crowd cheering]
Here comes backup, the Undisputed WWE Champion
Cody Rhodes with a steel chair.
And Cody's here...
and face-to-face with the Werewolf.
Cody Cutter!
Cody and Kevin Owens,
who have stood side-by-side
fighting The Bloodline for many months now.
Come on!
[cheering intensifies]
[crowd boos]
[crowd cheering]
[Cody Rhodes' theme music playing]
[Cole] Well, Kevin never was able to tell us how he felt
about Cody and Roman teaming together in two weeks.
But at the end of the day, Cody Rhodes has Kevin Owens' back
once again.
♪ Adrenaline in my soul ♪