[symphonic music]
[Triple H] Then.
Now.
Forever.
Together.
♪ 1, 2, 3, 4 ♪
[Cole] And this is the state capital of Oklahoma.
They call it The Big Friendly, Oklahoma City,
home of the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and home tonight
to Friday Night SmackDown on the USA Network.
And with Bad Blood looming a week from Saturday in Atlanta,
we welcome you live from the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
♪ I hear voices in my head ♪
♪ They council me ♪
♪ They understand ♪
♪ They talk to me ♪
[Cole] And OKC just erupted for The Viper.
♪ You got your rules and your religion ♪
♪ All designed to keep you safe ♪
♪ But when rules start getting broken ♪
♪ You start questioning your faith ♪
♪ I have a voice that is my savior ♪
[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen,
please welcome The Viper:
Randy Orton!
[cheering]
[Cole] The 14-time World Champion,
the legendary Randy Orton kicking off
Friday Night SmackDown tonight,
bigger and badder than ever before.
♪ They talk to me ♪
♪ They tell me things that I will do ♪
♪ They show me things I'll do to you ♪
[Corey] Cole, I've gotta ask you, is there anyone on the roster these days
having more fun stepping into the ring than Randy Orton?
[Cole] No one. Randy Orton and I discussed that a few weeks back.
And Randy said, it's amazing that after all these years,
the WWE fans still showing respect and love.
And finally, I'm at the point in my career
when I can embrace this.
♪ You are guilty ♪
♪ All the bosses I will fire ♪
♪ All the bankers will have losses ♪
♪ Politicians are all liars ♪
♪ I see darkness falling ♪
♪ I hear voices calling ♪
When all is said and done, and the career finally wraps
for The Viper, Corey, he's gonna go down
as one of the all-time greats in WWE history.
[Corey] You'll get no disagreement whatsoever
from me, Cole, but it looks to me
like Randy Orton still has plenty of tread left on his tires.
♪ They tell me things that I will do ♪
♪ They show me things I'll do to you ♪
♪ They talk to me ♪
[cheering]
[Cole] Always an electric atmosphere
when The Apex Predator's in the ring.
♪ Heroes dying ♪
♪ I taste blood that's drying ♪
♪ I feel tensions rising ♪
♪ I hear voices in my head ♪
♪ They council me ♪
♪ They talk to me ♪
[crowd sings] They talk to me.
It's been a minute.
I had some business to handle over on RAW,
but, man, I missed being in a SmackDown ring on Friday nights.
[cheering, applause]
So, Oklahoma City, ladies and gentlemen,
the millions watching around the world on TV,
welcome to Friday Night SmackDown!
[cheering, applause]
Guys, I've been in the business a long time,
and I can count the amount of people that I trust--
Randy! Randy! Randy! Randy!
Randy! Randy!
Randy!
I can count the amount of people
that I trust in this business on one hand.
But, guys, Cody Rhodes is one of those people that I can trust.
[cheering, applause]
We've known each other a very long time. I know him very well.
He knows me very well, which is why it was so hard for me
to see that Cody Rhodes agreed to team up with Roman Reigns
at Bad Blood.
[boos]
Yeah, I… I know it doesn't sit right with me.
I need an explanation because something doesn't add up.
So…
Cody, my friend…
if you're back there and you don't mind,
could you come out to the ring right now and give me that explanation?
[cheering, applause]
["Kingdom" by Downstait]
♪ You are the thing ♪
[firework explodes]
♪ Adrenaline in my soul ♪
♪ Every thought out of control ♪
♪ Do it all to get them off their feet ♪
♪ Crowd is here, about to blow ♪
♪ Waiting for me to start the show ♪
♪ Out the curtain, lights go up ♪
♪ I'm home ♪
-♪ Whoa ♪ -[fireworks explode]
♪ I was younger ♪
♪ Hard times breed better men ♪
♪ Better men ♪
[Cole] You know, Corey, Cody Rhodes has talked fondly
over the years about his longtime relationship
with Randy Orton, what Randy Orton has men-
meant to his career, has meant to his life.
Remember, really got his start here in WWE
as part of the Randy Orton-led group known as Legacy.
And Randy reciprocating that tonight with the fact
that he says Cody is one of the only men in WWE
that he can trust.
[Corey] Cody has been very public,
very open about what Randy Orton has meant to his career, to his life.
And now, it's got to be a great feeling
for Randy to see Cody Rhodes sitting at the top of the WWE mountain
after all these years.
[Cole] But much like Kevin Owens,
has struggled with the fact that Cody has decided to team
with Roman Reigns a week from tomorrow.
Randy Orton with questions about that relationship as well.
[Corey] Well, I know for certain Randy Orton
not the only one asking questions about Cody's mindset and decision
to team with Roman Reigns.
[cheering]
Cody! Cody!
So…
Oklahoma City…
[the crowd goes wild]
more specifically, Randy Orton.
Randy! Randy!
Randy!
What do we wanna talk about? I know…
I know you want an explanation, Randy.
Of all people, you would deserve an explanation,
everything that you have been through,
been through with The Bloodline.
And perhaps… perhaps I look…
a bit of fool teaming with Roman Reigns.
But, Randy, let me ask you, would you rather be a fool,
or would you rather be a coward?
[boos]
This got tasked to me.
And gosh,
listen,
Roman Reigns looked me in the eye. He gave me his word.
He had also given me his word when he said that he would do
anything to keep this title.
He wasn't lying then.
He gave me his word when he said that if I defeated him at WrestleMania,
he wouldn't show his face. He wasn't lying then.
So I am going to take him at his word.
Seems like a lot of our audience,
WWE Universe pro wrestling fans also are going to take him at his word.
[crowd cheering] Yeah!
[crowd] OTC!
OTC! OTC!
OTC!
But…
…of all people, right, I'm standing here
with The Apex Predator.
[cheering]
I'm standing here with the Legend Killer,
which is why I would hope that you would understand
because the legend of this rogue of this outlaw Bloodline
has grown so much that it is indeed time for it to be killed.
[cheering]
And my friend,
with the utmost sincerity,
I hope that is not a problem for you.
Cody!
Cody! Cody!
Cody!
No problem, Cody.
No problem at all,
unless, of course, you make it a problem.
[boos]
["Fight" Rock music playing]
[Cole] Now, here's a man who--
[Corey] It's safe to say if anybody on the roster does not have mixed feelings
about the situation, it's this man, The Prizefighter.
[Cole] Well, he's got a lot to get off his chest,
and he hasn't had the ability to do that over the past couple of weeks.
But Kevin Owens has been battling
The Bloodline for longer than both of the men inside the ring.
The better part of the past four years,
Kevin Owens has gone to war with Roman Reigns and his family.
♪ Taking it all ♪
♪ Settle the score ♪
Hang on just a second.
It looks like we may have to wait a few more minutes to hear
what Kevin Owens has to say about the situation.
The new rogue outlaw Bloodline is
in the house.
led by the new Tribal Chief Solo Sikoa.
[chatter, boos]
I'm very happy the three of you are standing in the ring right now.
It saves me a lot of trouble from breaking this up.
[boos]
Before I get started…
…Oklahoma City…
…acknowledge me.
[boos]
Cody, I'll tell you what I'm going to acknowledge.
I'm going to acknowledge the fact--
[crowd] OTC!
OTC!
OTC! OTC!
OTC!
Cody, I'm going to acknowledge the fact that Roman gave you his word.
You should trust him…
because you're going to need him,
because the two men that standing in the ring with you right now.
They're not gonna be any good for you at all.
Let's face it.
How long have you been trying to take out The Bloodline, huh?
How long?
Because every time you're trying to do it with these two men,
they've let you down.
So you can't stop us together.
And they can't stop us with you.
So the reason you're gonna team up with Roman Reigns…
[crowd] What!
Shut your mouth, Oklahoma.
[boos]
The reason you're gonna team up with Roman Reigns
is because every time you're trying to take The Bloodline down
with these two men,
they've let you down every single time.
So acknowledge that, Cody.
[K.O. chuckles] You know what?
The only thing we need to acknowledge is that nobody cares
what you have to say ever. So shut your stupid face.
[cheering]
You wanna talk about us letting him down?
How about this?
Let's see what happens tonight when you take on
us in a tag team match right here.
It doesn't have to just be a tag team match.
There are three of us standing in the ring.
Oh, no, no, no, no. Actually, no offense.
You have your tag team match against them at Bad Blood,
and you got your partner for that. So you can worry about that one.
Tonight, I'm talking about Solo and Jacob Fatu
against me and Randy Orton tonight.
Randy, come on!
["Fight" playing]
[Cole] Well, how about it General Manager, Nick Aldis.
Let's make it official.
Owens and Orton against Solo and Jacob here tonight.
We still don't know how Kevin Owens really feels.
[Corey] Well, it appears to me that Kevin has--
Kevin has shifted his focus back to his own set of problems.
Owens and Orton joining forces tonight against The Bloodline. Let's be honest.
This is a Premium live event worthy matchup
main eventing, if Nick Aldis makes it official.
And, Solo Sikoa getting under the skin of Kevin Owens again tonight.
Well, we're gonna switch gears now and talk about what happened last week
with Naomi and Bayley taking on Tiffany Stratton and, of course,
the Women's Champion, Nia Jax.
If Naomi and Bayley got the win over, whoever picked up the Pin would get Nia
for the title at Bad Blood.
But guess what, Corey, there would be no definitive winner
as we take a look at the 1D from the tag team of Bayley and Naomi.
[Corey] A miscommunication between Tiffany
and Nia would ultimately lead to this,
a double Pin attempt by both Bayley and Naomi.
Nia's shoulders were Pinned undeniably
in the middle of the ring.
Which woman was responsible?
We couldn't get an answer, which leads us to tonight.
♪ You have my dream ♪
♪ You have me ♪
I don't understand. Last week, we had the opportunity
to get rid of Bayley or Naomi from SmackDown for good.
But they're still here.
And tonight, they're facing each other
for the opportunity to face me for my title.
I don't get it. I don't understand.
I don't understand.
Tiffany, I do not understand.
Can you please explain it to me?
Well, I--
Tiff, explain it to me.
Nia, please.
I was hurt.
I'm sorry.
If this ends bad for me,
this will end
really,
really bad
for you.
See?
Now we can be friends again.
["Deliverance" playing]
[Cole] Well, Corey,
when you make a decision to swim with the sharks,
you know, it can sometimes happen.
♪ Role model ♪
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following is a WWE Women's Championship
number one contender's match.
Introducing first,
from San Jose, California,
Bayley!
[Cole] Golden opportunity for Bayley or Naomi tonight.
Best buds go one-on-one to determine
who faces Nia Jax for the Women's Championship
next weekend at Bad Blood.
They face off next.
["FE!N" by Travis Scott]
[narrator] Next April,
Las Vegas
has never had a show like this.
♪ They just want a piece of mine ♪
♪ I've been focused on the future Never on right now ♪
[Triple H] Welcome to WrestleMania!
What happens here
becomes legendary.
[narrator] WrestleMania from Las Vegas.
Tickets on sale Friday, October 25. Scan the code now to register
for exclusive presale opportunities.
[Hip-hop music]
[Cole] Well, rapper Cardi B made the announcement
on her Instagram in conjunction with WWE Superstar Bianca Belair.
WWE and New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority announcing
that MetLife Stadium, the home of the NFL's Jets
and Giants and also WrestleMania,
will host the first ever two-night SummerSlam
next August 2 and 3, 2025, a Saturday and Sunday night
in New Jersey, the biggest party of the summer
heading to New York, New Jersey next August.
And how about during the break,
it has been made official in our main event tonight,
The Prizefighter Kevin Owens joins forces with The Viper, Randy Orton,
to battle Jacob Fatu
and the new Tribal Chief Solo Sikoa of The Bloodline.
A championship implications on the line tonight
in our first matchup on Friday Night SmackDown.
That woman, Naomi, takes on Bayley.
The winner of this match will face Nia Jax
for the WWE Women's Championship a week from tomorrow
in Atlanta at WWE Bad Blood,
special start time for that premium live event
of 6 o'clock Eastern, 3 o'clock Pacific a week from Saturday.
And you heard said Nia Jax did to Tiffany Stratton moments ago, Corey,
"If things turn out bad for me,
they're gonna turn out much worse for you."
[Corey] We've never known Nia Jax
to make anything resembling an idle threat,
so Tiffany Stratton had better tread carefully.
But how about this one, Cole? You've got Naomi. You've got Bayley.
Bayley, the first ever Women's Grand Slam Champion in WWE,
Naomi, a former Women's Champion in her own right. Shoulders down.
I think this one's gonna come down to which of these two Superstars
is better able to compartmentalize
the emotion of being in the ring with a good friend.
You have to forget about that and focus on the task at hand.
[Cole] Yeah, it's a great point emotionally.
I mean, both of these women have been through it together,
come to each other aid over the past number of months and years even.
Now these friends are battling it out for an opportunity at a Championship.
And a kick-out by Bayley.
Naomi has only defeated Bayley one time via pinfall in her career.
[Corey] That could be two.
[Cole] Trying to make it twice here tonight.
You know, it's been a long drought for Naomi
in between Singles Championships.
[Corey] Wait a minute. What we just saw, Cole, that's gonna cost Bayley.
You gotta be able to pull the trigger.
[Cole] That's what you were talking about earlier,
being able to compartmentalize your emotions.
[arguing]
[Corey] This is about a potential life-changing,
career-altering opportunity, the chance to head to Bad Blood
next Saturday to challenge the irresistible force, Nia Jax.
You can be friends later. Worry about business now.
[Cole] This is what it means to both of these Superstars.
First off, Naomi.
The last time she held singles goal, 2017,
seven-year drought for Naomi here in WWE.
And, of course, for Bayley, an opportunity--
went for the rear view did Naomi, and then knocked down by Bayley.
For Bayley-- and now into the cover on Naomi.
Hook to the leg and a kick-out.
For Bayley, Corey, an opportunity to get the Championship back from Nia Jax,
who she lost to back at SummerSlam.
[Corey] And that loss at SummerSlam eats at Bayley each and every day.
Again, we talked week after week
about how much Bayley loves this business,
how much Bayley cares about the women's division,
and how it continues to improve. And Bayley lives to improve the division
and help the other women on the roster.
Bayley would love to accomplish more as Champion again.
[Cole] Bulldog by Naomi.
And a Kip-up by Naomi.
And to your point, everything you say about Bayley is correct
but, sometimes, she's gotta be a-- be a bit more selfish
and think about herself and the opportunities
that she still has ahead of her in her career.
[Corey] I completely agree with that assessment.
[Cole] A five-time Champion, Bayley.
And Naomi looking to take it high rise up over the top
of that Corkscrew Plancha, taking Bayley out. Naomi in control.
Who's heading to Bad Blood for a Championship opportunity?
And we are back on Friday Night SmackDown
Naomi versus Bayley, the winner to face Nia Jax
a week from tomorrow at Bad Blood for the WWE Women's Championship.
Bayley delivering the Elbow and trying to climb back into this.
Naomi, Corey, dominating during the commercial break.
[Corey] Naomi delivering an onslaught of offense to Bayley throughout the break.
But Bayley able to capitalize in the moment
as we look again at the Springboard Elbow
delivered right to the heart of her best friend.
That's what it takes to advance, to climb the mountain.
[Cole] Bayley with the back suplex and now Naomi rolling out of the ring.
Bayley now, Suicide Dive pegs Naomi out.
She wants to get back at Nia Jax,
who took the Women's Championship from her back at SummerSlam.
Stakes incredibly high in this matchup.
Bayley would love another chance to climb the mountain
in the women's division. Rear view! That may be it.
Naomi to advance to Bad Blood!
And a kick-out by Bayley at two. Golden opportunity for Naomi.
[Corey] Take another look at this.
Bayley got overzealous and paid for it in the form of a Rear View from Naomi.
But this matchup continues.
[Cole] You know, these two women met in a Championship match back in May
at Backlash in France. Bayley was Champion against Naomi and Tiffany Stratton
in a triple threat match.
Bayley would win that night by taking out Naomi.
And now, Naomi with the Right Hand and Bayley as well. The blows exchange.
And so much for friendship at least for this moment in the matchup.
[Corey] More frequently, you compete against any other Superstar,
the more familiar you become.
It could be argued that each match after that becomes more difficult.
[Cole] Couple of Kicks stunning Bayley,
Dropping her to her knees. Naomi now looking to put things away--
-[Corey] Uh-oh, uh-oh. -…to take Bailey out.
-[Corey] Ooh! -First goes Bayley.
Naomi looking to advance and become the number one contender.
Bayley kicks out at two.
[Corey] And Naomi cannot afford to let the frustration creep in.
It has been a while,
but Naomi now finding herself in the deep waters of this matchup.
The stake's incredibly high.
The pressure is on.
Does Naomi have what it takes to seal the deal?
[crowd chanting]
[Cole] A great crowd here tonight in Oklahoma City.
Naomi and Bayley battling it out for an opportunity
-at the Women's Championship. -[Corey] Oh.
[Cole] Big Kick Drops, Bayley again. Naomi now up to the second rope.
Now, going up to the top rope.
Naomi gonna fly.
Bayley could be in trouble.
Went over the top.
Blockbuster.
Cover for the win.
And Naomi now.
Naomi refusing to relent, hanging on now
into a front facelock position, hoisting Bayley up again.
And Bayley now able to reverse and send Naomi face first.
What a physical battle here tonight on SmackDown.
That was just sheer will from Bayley.
And Bayley up over the top.
Didn't get all of it, but it was effective.
[Corey] Effective enough. But Bayley might have damaged her own feet
-or ankles. -[Cole] Cover by Bayley. Hook of the leg.
Naomi just barely gets the shoulder up at two.
[Corey] It's a risky proposition for Bayley--
[Cole] She Shoulders Down and a kick-out.
[Corey] Every time she tries to deliver that Sunset Flip into the turnbuckles,
you're taking your eye off of the target,
you're flying blind for a fraction of a second,
-and that can end catastrophically. -[Cole] Bayley trying to fire herself up.
You saw a senior official, Charles Robinson, checking in on Naomi
moments ago.
Bayley trying to determine what she needs to do to put Naomi away.
-[Corey] Here we go! -Going to Belly-to-Belly.
countered by Naomi. Kick caught Bayley in the side of the face.
Now into the corner face. First goes Bayley.
Naomi gonna climb to the top, looking for a win
here tonight on SmackDown.
Naomi rolled through, lands on her feet.
Bayley catches her Belly-to-Belly.
Just goes to show you the respect Bayley has for Naomi
as a competitor, knowing she needs insurance,
she needs something extra. Bayley from up top.
Flying Elbow connecting. Cover now on Naomi.
2, 3.
[Cole] Bayley's the number one contender
for the women's title.
["Deliverance" playing]
[announcer] Here is your winner,
Bayley!
[Cole] Truly a fantastic effort by both Superstars.
But in the end, Bayley able to remind everyone
why she is a multiple time Champion.
First, the Bayley-to-Belly, planting Naomi but not going for the cover.
Bayley saying it's gonna take a little more,
a little extra in the form of a Flying Elbow Drop right on the money.
Bayley has earned herself an opportunity
to challenge Nia Jax one week from tomorrow
in Atlanta at Bad Blood.
[Corey] Bayley picking up the win to become the number one contender
for the WWE Women's Championship
and an opportunity to take the title back from the woman who beat her
at SummerSlam, Queen Nia Jax.
[Cole] Well, good show of sportsmanship by Naomi
despite the fact that she has to be terribly frustrated
with the outcome of this matchup tonight.
[Corey] We understand the frustration Naomi's feeling, no doubt.
As you mentioned, it was quite literally a golden opportunity
that Naomi just allowed to slip through her fingers.
But again, congratulations to Bayley. What an effort.
[Cole] Yeah, she takes on Nia Jax a week from tomorrow at Bad Blood
in Atlanta. Golden opportunity last week for Andrade.
He took on LA Knight for the United States Championship
here on SmackDown.
And what a match was.
High-flying action all over the ring. A tremendous back and forth contest
with Andrade on more than one occasion
coming within an eyelash of dethroning LA Knight.
But the Megastar would eventually find: the BFT
and punched his way to victory.
But it was what happened after the match,
Corey, that had the entire world on the internet talking.
What appeared to be a show of respect
from both men ended with a little bit of--
more of an issue.
[cheering]
Excuse me.
Last week, you beat me.
I respect that.
But where I come from,
a real man…
shake someone hands to show respect.
-And you… -Yeah.
You lost my respect.
You've got to be kidding--
-[cries out] -Whoa!
I got something for your ass too. Come on.
[Cole] Carmelo Hayes blindsiding the United States Champion LA Knight.
Well, coming up next,
it is match number six
between Andrade and Carmelo Hayes.
Andrade leads the series three wins to two.
Can Hayes even things up?
They meet next on Friday Night SmackDown.
[Corey] Get the popcorn ready.
["The Greatest" plays]
[Cole] Welcome back to Friday Night SmackDown on USA.
♪ Ain't no hating I'm the best here ♪
♪ You want your shot? Well, I guess you wait till next year ♪
♪ I'm at the top ♪
♪ Get respect while I get feared Who got a problem, huh? ♪
♪ What? Tell them to step here What? Yeah, Come on ♪
[bell dings]
[announcer] The following contest
is scheduled for One Fall.
Introducing first, from Boston, Massachusetts,
weighing in at 210 pounds
Carmelo Hayes!
[Cole] You know, so much animosity,
so much jealousy, competitiveness, fights and brawls.
You saw what happened just a few moments ago.
Carmelo Hayes blindsided the United States Champion LA Knight.
♪ I guess you wait till next year ♪
What began as a chance interaction
in mid-match several months back at Money in the Bank has led to this point
for the sixth time.
This is what happened last week between Hayes and Andrade.
Put the fries in the bag, bro. You lost.
[grunting]
[Cole] A massive brawl breaking out after Carmelo Hayes
chastised Andrade for blowing his opportunity
at the United States Championship
and the disdain between these two men!
[Cole] And it has long since transcended competitive spirit.
This has gotten personal deeply.
And we, the fans, have been the beneficiaries.
["Conquistar" playing]
♪ El Idolo ♪
[announcer] And his opponent from Gómez Palacio,
Durango, Mexico,
weighing in at 230 pounds,
Andrade!
[Cole] Andrade up 3-2 in this series thus far
against Carmelo Hayes.
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[Corey] You know, Cole, coming off of last week's battle
with LA Knight over the United States Championship,
I actually understand what Andrade's feeling.
Andrade tried to show respect to LA Knight
and in return got disrespected.
That's gonna drive Andrade.
That's gonna motivate Andrade to get through Carmelo Hayes
so he can get back to LA Knight.
[Cole] With all due respect to LA Knight, he did try to go for a fist bump.
And there's a big Dropkick by Andrade
as we start things off in this one-on-one matchup.
[grunts]
[Corey] Fist bumps are one thing.
A handshake, man-to-man-- that's what respect is all about.
I fist bumped about 11 kids walking to the ring tonight.
-I don't care about them. -[Cole] You don't care about anybody,
listen, here's the deal. If you're wondering
why Carmelo Hayes attacked LA Knight,
it's because of what LA Knight said last week.
-[Corey] Here we go. -Andrade into the corner
and Carmelo Hayes- Again, these two know each other so well.
LA Knight said, I'm still the Champion. Melo's been chirpy. He blew his chance.
I'm moving on. Don't care any more about these two guys.
Hayes took exception to that and obviously, assaulted
LA Knight moments ago.
[Corey] Carmelo Hayes has got to be feeling--
-[Cole] Oh, my God. -My goodness.
[Cole] Wow.
Both men in trouble.
This match continues.
I hope.
[Cole] And we are back live on Friday Night SmackDown.
-This action as you see-- -[Corey] Whoa!
[Cole] …throughout the commercial break, hot and heavy.
Carmelo Hayes taking out Andrade. Cover. Looking for the win.
Kick-out by Andrade.
Andrade has a 3-2 lead in the series.
[Corey] This went down just before the commercial break,
tremendous impact on the hardest part of the ring out on the apron.
The fact that Carmelo was able to recover
and now take control of this matchup cannot be overlooked.
[Cole] Yeah, the flashy, agile, athletic, smooth Carmelo Hayes in control.
[Corey] Both of these Superstars-- former NXT Champions.
[Cole] And speaking of NXT, next week, this coming Tuesday,
NXT makes its debut on the CW live from Chicago.
CM Punk will be there, the special guest referee
for the NXT Championship match.
It's Tuesday at 8:00/7:00 Central.
Visit the cw.com/nxt for more.
[Corey] Both of these Superstars understand
that it's not what you've done in the past.
It's a "what have you done for me lately" business.
Both Andrade, since returning to WWE,
and Carmelo since being a first-round draft pick,
realized you've got to figure out a way to separate yourself from the pack.
That's what this rivalry began about.
[Cole] Not just the first-round draft pick,
the third overall pick in the entire draft.
Now both men down center of the ring.
[Corey] And if you don't think being picked that early in the draft
comes with a tremendous amount of pressure, just ask Carmelo Hayes.
Carmelo understands there are certain expectations of him here in WWE.
Hayes knows he has to continue to improve and step up to get there.
[Cole] He's been able to handle the pressure throughout his career.
A NXT Breakout Tournament winner back in 2021,
former two-time North American Champion, former NXT Champion.
Andrade delivering an Elbow.
And now Andrade.
That Dragon Screw takes down Carmelo Hayes.
Take out the leg. Take out the speed.
-Ooh! -[Corey] Wow.
[Cole] First 48 by Hayes.
Cover on Andrade.
Hook of the leg and a kick-out.
Talk about from out of nowhere, Corey.
[Corey] Unbelievable wherewithal by Hayes
to execute the first 48 as a defensive maneuver.
Double Knees right in the grill of Andrade.
And now Hayes with a chance to make something big happen.
And it looks like Carmelo knows that.
Carmelo Hayes with an opportunity.
[Cole] It digs deep in his craw.
The fact that he has not been able to take a lead in this series
against Andrade. And now Melo to the corner.
Double Knees. Nobody home. Andrade moves out of harm's way.
Again, Carmelo favoring that leg. Andrade picking up the pace.
Down goes Melo.
[Corey] Carmelo learning the hard way.
That was not the time to get cute.
That was not the time to make a statement.
This matchup is still back and forth.
But now Andrade looking to rip control away.
[Cole] Yeah, Kip-up by the third generation Superstar El Idolo Andrade.
[crowd clapping together]
Carmelo Hayes about to see shadows.
And into the corner!
[crowd in disbelief]
Cover by Andrade.
Looks for the win.
Hook of the leg and a kick-out.
[Corey] Andrade taking a moment to compose himself,
perhaps attempt to strategize the next phase of his game.
We talked about it with Bayley and Naomi.
The more familiar you become with an opponent, the more difficult
it becomes to strategize for future matchups.
I guarantee you both these athletes are thinking that right now.
[Cole] Andrade now looking for his finishing maneuver
known as the Message. But Carmelo Hayes off the second.
-[Corey] Ooh! -Down goes Andrade!
Cover for the win!
Got him, no! Kick-out in two.
[Corey] My goodness.
How did Andrade kick out?
[Cole] Hayes can't believe it. This match continues!
[Cole] Andrade climbing to the top rope.
Andrade up high. Carmelo Hayes to the apron
and forces Andrade to lose his balance.
Corey, this has been an incredible match
between these two uber athletes.
[Corey] A seesaw battle from the opening bell,
neither athlete able to sustain much of an advantage.
It has been back and forth.
Who will come out on top?
[Cole] Hayes now with Andrade in trouble.
Both men climbing up the ropes.
What is Carmelo Hayes planning here?
Official Jason Ayers with a front row seat for this one.
Andrade Blocks. Hayes Blocking as well.
Shot to the rib cage. And another one by Andrade.
Headbutt by Andrade. Hayes is down.
Andrade now with an opportunity.
Can he capitalize?
[Corey] Andrade extremely capable and comfortable from the top rope.
[Cole] Got that lucha background.
Andrade got him on the second time.
Cover, Hook to the leg, kick-out by Hayes!
Incredible sequence and you could see the frustration on the face of Andrade.
[Corey] Pinpoint accuracy on the second attempt at the moonsault
from Andrade, but it just wasn't quite enough
to keep Hayes down for three.
[Cole] These two Superstars are absolutely magical together.
And the WWE fans here in Oklahoma City
and also watching around the world
and on social media on X--
they agree.
Andrade and Hayes putting on a show
here tonight on Friday Night SmackDown.
[Corey] For the sixth consecutive match,
these two are setting the world on fire.
And Andrade feels like he's getting a little closer to victory.
[Cole] Hayes, though, will land on his feet.
Andrade sent across the ring. Hayes with his quickness now.
Andrade taken down.
Facebuster by Hayes.
And Hayes now-- oh, down goes Andrade.
Cover by Hayes for the win!
1, 2--
[Cole] And a kick-out by Andrade.
[Corey] Oh, I hate to do this,
but if Carmelo Hayes Hooks this leg a little deeper with both legs
instead of mugging for the camera,
Carmelo Hayes would be your winner right now.
[Cole] Yeah, but that's what Carmelo Hayes is all about.
That's why he's him.
That's how he lives his life, the flashy and a braggadocious attitude.
Melo don't miss all the catchphrases.
That's what Hayes is all about.
[Corey] Well, right now, Hayes needs to ask himself,
would I rather be him or would I rather be a Champion in WWE?
Because that's when it comes down to.
-[Cole] Hayes now top rope. Andrade! -Oh!
[Cole] Hayes may have been going for nothing but net.
Andrade realizing it, able to cut off Hayes on the top rope.
[Corey] I'm telling you, I think that last near fall is gonna come back
to bite Carmelo Hayes.
Andrade looking for the home run here.
[Cole] Both men perched high above the ring. Top rope.
Andrade looking to hook here.
-[Corey] Here we go. Whoa! -From high above.
-[Cole] My goodness. -Ooh.
[Cole] What a counter!
[Corey] That's got to do it. Can Hayes make the cover?
[Cole] Hayes turned that into a swinging neckbreaker.
Cover now. Kick-out at two.
This is absolutely incredible. Hayes can't believe it.
What does he have to do?
Watch this counter, Corey.
[Corey] I don't know that I have ever seen this counter
into a cutter of some sort from midair.
A driving Andrade face first in the center of the canvas,
and somehow Andrade mustered the strength to keep fighting.
[crowd] OTC! OTC! OTC! OTC!
[Cole] Echo of the sentiments of the crowd here in Oklahoma City,
home of the Thunder.
That was a thunderous counter by Carmelo Hayes.
Up to the top rope again for Hayes.
Andrade back to his feet. Hayes now.
Nobody home, has to roll through.
A Body Collision. Both men down.
Good night.
Wow.
And Hayes rolling out of the ring
may have saved himself there.
[Corey] Credit where it's due.
That was a move that was wise beyond Carmelo Hayes' years.
It may have been purely instinctual
to roll under the bottom rope to the safety of the outside.
Give himself a few seconds to try to gain his wits.
[Cole] Yeah, I think it was just his momentum, Corey,
that carried him out of the ring.
-4! -[Corey] It may have been.
[Cole] And now at a count of 5, Carmelo Hayes trying to--
["Welcome to LA" playing]
♪ Oh yeah ♪
[Corey] Oh, no.
[Cole] Well, the man that Hayes attacked in the locker room
area moments ago, the United States Champion LA Knight,
coming out for some revenge.
Hayes into the ring.
-Big Kick by Andrade. -[arguing]
[Cole] Don't go starting fires if you don't wanna see the fire brigade.
And now Hayes flushing Andrade into Knight. So low. Shoulders down.
Hayes got it. We're tied at a three wins apiece.
♪ Ain't no hating ♪
[announcer] Here is your winner
Carmelo Hayes!
[Cole] Hayes took advantage.
[Corey] Credit to Carmelo Hayes.
He saw the slightest opportunity and capitalized.
[Cole] Andrade is not pleased.
-You know that-- -What'd you do? Why did you do that?
-You know that I'm coming for you. -What did you do? But why do you do it?
Get out of here.
Why do you do it? But why do you?
[arguing continues]
[Cole] Well, this week, LA Knight wanted to finally shake Andrade's hand,
and Andrade wanted nothing to do with it.
[Corey] I understand Andrade's frustration after coming up short last week.
Andrade thinks LA Knight factored in the loss Andrade himself just suffered.
But let's not get lost in the sauce as LA Knight likes to say.
Carmelo Hayes just knotted this up to three matches apiece.
Hey, General Manager Aldis, we gotta have a seventh match in this series, right?
We have to. 3-3, Hayes and Andrade.
When we kicked off Friday Night's SmackDown tonight
with Solo Sikoa, the self-proclaimed Tribal Chief of The Bloodline,
trying to sow doubt to Cody Rhodes
about what Kevin Owens and Randy Orton have done with him
or haven't seemingly letting them down.
[Hip-hop music]
You wanna talk about us letting him down. How about this?
Let's see what happens tonight when you take on us in a tag team match
right here!
[cheering, applause]
It doesn't have to just be a tag team match.
There are three of us standing in the ring.
Oh, no, no, no. Actually, no offense.
You have your tag team match against them at Bad Blood.
So you can worry about that one.
Tonight, I'm talking about Solo and Jacob Fatu against me
and Randy Orton tonight.
Randy, come on!
["Fight" playing]
You were recovering from surgery because of him.
-I know. I'll never forget-- -And now he's--
Kevin, I- I can feel it. I know there's a problem. We need to talk.
Yeah, yeah, we do need to talk but not now.
We have this match in, like, a half hour.
We'll talk some other time. We gotta focus on this thing.
-Hey, we need to talk-- -Douche I just said- not now.
OK, look, Cody, we will talk but just not now.
I'm gonna go put my gear on, okay? And, dude, just do me a favor.
Don't come out there tonight. Just stay back here.
You've got your match at Bad Blood. You focus on that.
-I'll see you later. -All right, man.
Listen, Cody, I know we said not to get involved in our match tonight,
but if the Tongans come out, it's gonna be four on two,
and we can't have that. Listen, you're gonna be back here watching.
If we need the help,
I would love you to come and help us out out there.
I'm gonna go talk to Kevin.
-A'right? -All right. Thank you.
♪ 1, 2, 3, 4 ♪
[Cole] As we get set for our main event later tonight,
Michin gets set to do battle with Piper Niven.
Next week, she's got a dumpster match
with Piper's buddy Chelsea Green.
Looks to build momentum next on Friday Night SmackDown.
♪ 4, 3, 5, 5, 6 ♪
[narrator] The party's on its way,
and it promises to be quite a bash.
["Obsession" by Animotion]
This December,
your Saturday obsession
is back.
♪ You are an obsession ♪
♪ You're my obsession ♪
[roars]
♪ You are an obsession ♪
[narrator] WWE Saturday night's main event on Long Island.
Tickets on sale now.
[Rock music]
♪ I've been down ♪
♪ I got back up ♪
♪ Here to the finish line ♪
♪ Going back, back up ♪
[Styles] This is still the house that AJ Styles built.
♪ In the gray where anything goes ♪
♪ You don't want love ♪
[Cole] It is going to be a phenomenal Friday Night SmackDown
next week in Nashville, the return of AJ Styles.
["I am" playing]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for One Fall.
Introducing first, from Fontana, California,
Michin.
[Corey] Michin, the young lady who has spent plenty of time learning
from The Phenomenal AJ Styles up--
I bet AJ's keeping an eye on this one.
[Cole] Yeah, Michin will be in Nashville next week in a dumpster match--
[Corey] Are you gonna keep your composure this week?
-[Cole] --against Chelsea Green. -Cole, you are all over
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["Taste the Jealousy" playing]
♪ Hey, I live it ♪
♪ I do it ♪
♪ When I pull up ♪
♪ It's going down ♪
[announcer] And her opponent, accompanied by Chelsea Green,
from Ayrshire, Scotland.
Paper Niven.
[Cole] There she is, the WWE version of the Chicago White Sox, Chelsea Green.
[Corey] That was a low blow, Cole. I hope Chelsea Green files a complaint
with management about you.
♪ I'm a beast ♪
[Cole] Let's show you what happened and why we have this match.
This is from SmackDown LowDown on Peacock last week.
On that note, can you give us some more insight
into your strategy considering
this is the first dumpster match of your career?
It might be my first, but I--
-[trash can clangs] -[grunting]
Chelsea called.
She reminded me it was my turn to take the trash out this week.
Oh, [groans]
[Cole coughs]
[trash can clangs]
[grunts]
-[Corey] Well, Michin attacked-- -What on earth?
Chelsea, what is in that trash can? It stinks.
I mean, it smells to high heaven.
-Ring the bell. -[bell dings]
[Cole] I'm not sure what the point of the trash can at ringside.
[Cole] Well, I think it symbolizes what's going on.
Don't forget SmackDown Lowdown live after SmackDown on Peacock.
Chelsea Green obviously--
I'm trying to find out what's in that garbage can.
[Corey] Okay, I'll call the match, Cole. Michin and Piper Niven.
Beautiful Dropkick. You investigate the trash can.
[Cole] Chelsea's been doing some dumpster diving,
for the dumpster match next week.
[Corey] Do you have a book full of these?
-[screams] -[Cole] Oh! And Piper.
That's if Michin survives. What is in that trash can, Chelsea?
-It smells terrible. -You smell terrible!
[Cole] Get some perfume or something out here.
[Corey] She said you smell terrible, Cole. There's a Boot to the jaw.
[Cole] You know what they say about trashy women.
[Corey] I've had enough of your trash jokes. Look at this--
[Cole] Ooh!
[Corey] …athleticism by Michin, taking down Piper Niven.
[Cole] Michin is fired up tonight. Piper Niven though--
[Corey] Oh, look at this. Slamming Michin like a trash compactor.
See, I did-- I was saving these for next week.
Nobody home for Piper Niven.
[Cole] I wish somebody would put Chelsea in a garbage disposal.
-[Corey] Oh, my goodness. -[Michin] Full of what?
-[Chelsea] Don't hit with me a trash can. -Or else--
[referee] Hey, back it up. What do you think you're doing?
-Nothing. -You better run.
-[Cole] Chelsea calls it-- -Ooh, baby!
-[Cole] And a Cannonball. -[Corey scoffs]
Who's your daddy!
[Cole] I don't think I've ever seen a garbage person dressed like that
-in my neighborhood. -[Corey] I've never seen trash gloves
look so fashionable.
[Cole] Yeah, we are back live on Friday Night SmackDown.
That is a trash can full of trash that Chelsea Green carried to the ring.
Meanwhile, Piper Niven in a match one-on-one with Michin tonight.
Michin and Chelsea in a dumpster match next week here on SmackDown.
[Corey] Ooh!
[Cole] Michin, about driven out of the ring by Piper Niven.
[Corey] If Michin can make it to Nashville next week. Here we go.
[Cole] And Piper into the corner, and that big Cannonball.
-This could do it for Michin. -1, 2.
[Corey] Think about what's at stake next week, Cole. A dumpster match,
-how humiliating-- -[Cole] Bang!
[Corey] --that could potentially be for the loser.
Either Michin or God forbid, Chelsea Green,
to be turned into a living Oscar the Grouch meme to be mocked
by the internet eternally.
[Cole] The last time we had a dumpster match,
the internet didn't even exist here in WWE.
Wow, and a- big Elbow by Michin fighting back against Piper Niven.
But to your point, embarrassing, humiliating.
[Corey] And you gotta beat your opponent down to the point
where he could actually put them in the dumpster. That's how you win.
[Cole] Michin right now trying to chop down Piper Niven, the powerhouse.
But Niven puts the brakes on the backdrop attempt.
And Piper trying to hang on.
Michin going through now, and Michin up over the top.
-Ana a-- Oh, wow. Crucifix by Michin. -Wow.
-Now they're down. -Shoulders.
Great work by Jessica Carr, the official, and a kick-out by Piper.
[Corey] That was incredible and lucky by Michin,
who was able to shift her weight.
And take another look at this.
Drive Piper Niven down in a crucifix driver position
so high on Niven's shoulders Piper wasn't being Pinned for a moment.
Great call by Jess Carr.
[Cole] Yeah, Piper looked like
she was going for a patented Black Hole Slam,
and Michin turned things around. And now Michin, and caught.
Oh, that's spinning Sidewalk Slam.
Cover by Piper for the win, and a kick-out by Michin.
-[Corey] Oh, that was close. -Now, Michin with great resilience
here tonight in this battle against Piper Niven.
We made a lot, Corey, over the past months
about Michin and her ability and pattern to be a hardcore competitor.
-[Corey] And I-- Michin has finally found -Oh!
[Corey] her real house here on SmackDown,
and it served her extremely well. Again, we mentioned the tutelage
of not only AJ Styles but Anderson and Gallows in the past.
Michin is a student of the game,
but she finally found out where she drops.
[Cole] And the dumpster match will be right up her alley, so to speak,
if Piper doesn't take her out right here.
Michin rolls out of harm's way. Piper in trouble.
And Michin has Piper where she wants her but break the feet…
-[screams] -[Cole] Niven just too powerful. Ooh!
Michinoku Driver by Niven for the win.
Kick-out.
My goodness, the testament to the toughness of Michin.
And we've got Ms. Green out here
with the- receptacle.
Well, she's barking some orders at her buddy, Piper.
[Corey] They're not buddies, Cole. They're friends. They travel together.
They've trained together.
They've traveled the world and competed together.
-[Cole] Former tag team Champions. -Sure.
[Cole] Now Michin fighting back. Piper in trouble.
Michin realizing she's gonna have to step it up a little
-and take down someone as powerful-- -[Corey] Ooh!
[Cole] A Big Right.
Drives Michin out of the ring.
And now Chelsea Green is distracting the official.
And now Piper Niven-- oh, Cannonball into the garbage can.
[Corey] The garbage cans been crushed.
And a Big Boot by Michin takes down Chelsea.
[Cole] And Piper now into the ring. Michin will Dig the Feet.
Piper in trouble. Cover by Michin.
-1, 2 -[Cole] The win.
[cheers, bell dings]
["I am" playing]
[announcer] Here is your winner,
Michin.
[Cole] Well, this could not put Chelsea Green's mind at ease
one week out from the dumpster match in Nashville next week.
[Corey] Could you imagine how embarrassing,
how humiliating would be if Chelsea gets thrown into a dumpster?
Do you want me to get more animated, Cole, like you did last week?
-It could be humiliating and embarrassing. -I think it would be absolutely great.
I bet you watch Chelsea Green planted in a dumpster next week in Trashville.
Well, ladies and gentlemen,
next week's shaping up to be quite the Friday Night SmackDown.
It's the last SmackDown before Bad Blood.
And we are in Music City, USA, Nashville,
Tennessee, 8:00 Eastern, 7:00 Central
right here on the USA Network.
[Corey] And you mentioned it.
It all goes down seven nights from tonight.
Michin, who has been on a tear lately and isn't afraid to get a little hardcore,
will battle Chelsea Green in a dumpster match.
[Cole] Also next week, it is the return
to Friday Night SmackDown
of the three-time United States Champion,
the former Intercontinental Champion, a two-time WWE Champion.
The Phenomenal AJ Styles returns next Friday night.
Well, if you wanna talk about Champions,
how about the WWE Tag Team Championship,
which will be on the line in a tag team
triple threat ladder match as the Champions,
The Bloodline, defend against both DIY
and the Street Profits next Friday on SmackDown.
♪ 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 8 ♪
[upbeat music]
Next week, Street Profits
and DIY thinks they're climbing
the ladder of success to take these titles.
From us.
But that ain't going to happen.
[Gargano] We finally fulfilled our destiny
and became your WWE Tag Team Champions,
only for the titles to be ripped out of our hands.
[Tomasso] A triple threat tag team title ladder match.
This is where careers are defined.
[cheering]
[Montez] Man, you know what really bothers the Profits?
This massive amount of confidence shooting around for The Bloodline
because they have strength in numbers.
Me and Dawkins has been climbing for a very, very, very long time.
Come next week- we're not reaching anymore.
We gon'climb that ladder.
Grab those titles and walk out of Nashville
your new two-time WWE Tag Team Champions.
The Street Profits are up--
And we--
We are going to do whatever it takes.
What the fuck?
Street Profits and DIY will ignite The Bloodline.
[Cole] And a stretch of eight nights of high-pressure stakes
for The Bloodline begins.
Next, it is our main event,
Solo, Jacob against Orton and Owens live on SmackDown.
["Enough" by Cardi B]
-[phone rings] -♪ Yeah ♪
-[Cardi B] Hey, B. It's B. -♪ OK ♪
-♪ What up ♪ -Cardi. What's good, girl?
I got two words for you, SummerSlam.
I'm pretty sure that's one word.
MetLife.
-I'm listening. -Two nights.
Hell yeah.
♪ Girl, tell me about it, linkin' up I'm like what ♪
Ooh!
♪ Then just say that enough is enough ♪
♪ They was just in my DMs Ain't no trustin' these ♪
♪ I'm about to call diamond […] Knuck if you buck, oops linkin' up ♪
♪ I'm like, what in the […] ♪
♪ If you're scared, then just stay that Enough is enough ♪
How is it, you always got the drop before me?
Girl, ears to the streets. You know how I do.
I know everything.
♪ How you […] with me ♪
[Cole] You know, Corey, the best part about coming to a WWE live event
is bringing your signs, and they're out in force here tonight in Oklahoma City.
[Corey] Yeah.
[Cole] When you head to the arena, we want to see what you've got to say.
Share your thoughts, share your feelings with the rest of the WWE Universe.
A lot of American Nightmare fans in the house tonight.
There's a Cole Miner sign this week.
Bad Blood is back and coming to Atlanta.
[Jade] And so are we.
Your WWE Tag Team Champions will be
bringing the party and host
to one of WWE's most spectacular Premium live event.
[Bianca] The biggest Superstars in the game have been holding grudges,
and it's time for them to settle those scores in the ring.
And while they'll finally be gettin' their lick back, we'll be there
to enjoy every second with you.
And who knows, maybe we'll even have
-some surprise VIP guests. -That's right.
We're taking ATL by storm.
[Bianca] And it's gonna be the biggest party of the year
because next week, the strongest, the fastest,
the baddest are hosting Bad Blood.
♪ GTA, I got shooters ♪
Hey sister, look, I just wanted to say sorry about what happened earlier.
You ain't sorry.
You happy you beat me.
Yeah, but we both really wanted that match. And I just wanted to say--
And I would be, too, if I would have won.
Hoo-hoo. Got a little nervous. Yeah.
No, bae, you deserve this.
And, you know, you're gonna go on to Bad Blood
and get the WWE Championship back.
And when you do, it's all good,
because we're gonna run this back one more time.
-All right, that's a deal. -Really?
-Yeah, you're the best. -I love you.
I love you, too. [grunts]
Oh, my back.
[chuckles]
No-- [screams]
[chuckles]
[Tiffany] Aw.
Oh, God.
Looks like you won't be facing Nia at Bad Blood.
And while you're sitting doing nothing with your pathetic little friends
"posting," you'll have the perfect view of Nia destroying Bayley.
Hmm.
Well, since Nia will be dealing with Bayley, that means
her little sidekick will be free to catch a beatdown in the ring.
I think I'm gonna go talk to Aldis about making this match next week.
That'll definitely cheer me up.
Toodles.
[Cole] SmackDown next week turning into one heck of a show.
["Fight" playing]
It's time now for our main event.
[bell dings]
[announcer] The following is a tag team match scheduled for One Fall.
Introducing first, from Mirabel, Quebec, Canada,
weighing in at 242 pounds,
Kevin Owens!
[Cole] You know, Corey, it really got to Kevin Owens tonight
when Solo Sikoa said to Cody Rhodes,
hey you have to team up with Roman because your buddies, Kevin Owens
and Randy Orton, couldn't help in your battles with The Bloodline.
The good news for Kevin Owens is it led him to this point
where K.O. gets to do what he does best. Just keep fighting.
A little catharsis for Cody in the form of tag team action.
♪ They come to me ♪
♪ They understand ♪
♪ They talk to me ♪
[announcer] And his tag team partner
from St. Louis, Missouri, weighing in at 290 pounds,
The Viper:
Randy Orton!
[Corey] Cole, let's not forget The Viper, Randy Orton
nearly lost his career at the hands of The Bloodline.
Randy Orton knows exactly what is being felt by Kevin Owens,
what is being felt by many members of the locker room
who are questioning Cody's decision to align himself with Roman Reigns.
That said, Orton's focused on the task at hand tonight.
[Cole] Randy Orton did tell Cody Rhodes that you're someone I can trust.
I have no problem with you teaming with Roman Reigns at Bad Blood
unless- you make it a problem.
♪ They talk to me ♪
♪ Talk to me ♪
Randy Orton and Kevin Owens- team up
to take on Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu.
Main event action live next on Friday Night SmackDown.
[Rock music playing]
[eerie music]
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.
[Cole] Cody Rhodes says he believes in Roman Reigns.
But can he trust- Roman Reigns?
We'll find out a week from tomorrow in Atlanta.
WWE Bad Blood, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns
team together against Solo and Jacob of The Bloodline.
Special start time of 6:00 Eastern, 3:00 Pacific
a week from tomorrow night.
♪ Voices cryin' ♪
♪ I see heroes dyin' ♪
And tonight, Randy Orton and Kevin Owens look to take out Solo and Jacob Fatu.
♪ I hear voices in my head ♪
["Taking it all" by Stevie Stone]
♪ Taking it all ♪
♪ Settle the score ♪
[announcer] And their opponents, representing The Bloodline,
Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa.
[Cole] Corey, I mentioned it earlier,
is the start of a very important eight-night stretch
for The Bloodline.
Tonight, Sikoa and Jacob Fatu,
if they can knock off Orton and Kevin Owens, position themselves
as they head into the Roman-Cody match
a week from tomorrow.
Then, of course, we mentioned it next Friday night,
Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa defend the tag titles in a ladder match
in Nashville.
[Corey] Solo Sikoa's endless quest for power.
Victories mean everything.
Imagine what it would do for the confidence of Solo and Jacob Fatu.
Above all, for the perception of this new rogue outlaw Bloodline,
as Cody Rhodes put it, if Solo and Jacob Fatu knock off K.O.
and Randy Orton tonight, the world's gonna be talking.
The world's gonna be buzzing,
and the world's gonna have no choice but to start to believe.
Next week, roll on to Atlanta, if Solo and Jacob knock off Cody Rhodes,
and Roman Reigns, it is indisputable.
Solo is the new Tribal Chief
and his right-hand man, Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa could be tag champs
and the Samoan Werewolf Jacob Fatu will continue
to enforce the law as Solo sees fit.
[Cole] Yeah, this version of The Bloodline
could be the most dangerous ever and could be unstoppable
if what you just described unfolds.
So here we go.
Kevin Owens.
We'll start things off with Jacob Fatu in this matchup.
Kevin Owens and Randy Orton must believe
they have something to prove tonight, Corey.
[Corey] There aren't too many men who'd be willing to stand and trade hands
-with Jacob-- -[Cole] Whoa!
[Corey] But Owens was that man for a moment.
[Cole] And Randy Orton looking on again at Kevin Owens
and Orton question--
Big senton by K.O. by Solo Sikoa
about how they have not been able to help Cody Rhodes to chop down,
pick apart The Bloodline.
[Owens] Come on!
[Cole] Again, we still don't quite know where Kevin Owens stands in all of this
Cody Rhodes.
[Corey] I guarantee you right now, Owens is not thinking about Cody.
K.O. is singularly focused on Solo Sikoa,
who just demanded Jacob Fatu tag him in.
[Cole] You know, we mentioned this a couple of weeks back,
but Kevin Owens has never Pinned a member of The Bloodline.
Do you think K.O. thinks about that when he comes into matches like this?
[Corey] Not only does K.O. think about it.
Owens obsesses over it.
I think it keeps K.O. awake at night.
It keeps him from enjoying his life.
[Cole] You've gotta wonder too. Does it bother Owens?
Does it bother Randy Orton that Cody Rhodes has become this--
almost this quarterback like of the WWE, whether they--
a guy like Kevin Owens believes he's taking a back seat to Cody Rhodes
and everything the undisputed WWE Champion has accomplished.
[Corey] Listen, if Cody is indeed the quarterback here in WWE--
Cole, I know you're a big football fan.
What does every quarterback want at their disposal?
Weapons, the biggest, baddest weapons you can find.
And The American Nightmare found Roman Reigns.
[Cole] Indeed. And now Fatu facing off with Randy Orton.
Now, Owens and Orton know about The Bloodline.
They teamed up at Backlash back in May in France
against The Bloodline in a street fight.
And who can forget the sight of Jacob Fatu
almost popping up immediately after suffering a DDT from Randy Orton?
[Corey] The other thing that must stick in the craw of Kevin Owens
is the fact that Solo Sikoa really owns the numbers over Kevin Owens.
[Cole] Owens has not been able to have much success against Solo at all
as Fatu now comes back, big Headbutt to Randy Orton,
try to drive Orton back and Jacob Fatu.
Just an incredible athlete.
[Corey] Full bore motor, always in fifth gear.
[Cole] Randy Orton sent over the top rope to the floor
right in front of the announce table.
We've said it numerous times.
Jacob Fatu was blessed with all of the physical gifts
a human being could ever want, but none of the morality.
Jacob Fatu answers to one man and one man only,
and that is him, Solo Sikoa, to whom Jacob has pledged blind loyalty.
Yeah, deal!
-[Cole] And now Fatu-- -Look out, Cole.
-[Cole] doesn't wanna be around him. -[groans]
[Cole] Randy Orton now.
This is a vintage- Orton just Drops Fatu right on the announce table.
And now, look at Jacob just popped up out of that.
Jacob Fatu popped right up out of that.
Randy Orton now turns around and realizes the Samoan Werewolf still on his feet,
Dropped again on the announce by Orton.
Randy Orton going for a triple.
Randy Orton going for four in a row,
trying to keep Fatu down.
And finally, Fatu rolls off the table.
And now look Orton turns his attention to Solo Sikoa.
Randy Orton, a one-man wrecking crew.
Orton only is in control.
[Cole] An absolute mess here at ringside.
That is our announce table, ladies and gentlemen,
after the assault by Randy Orton
on Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa before the commercial break.
But, Corey, during the break, The Bloodline has taken control.
Solo Sikoa now placing Kevin Owens on the top turnbuckle.
Questionable decision for anyone opposite Owens
but Solo looking determined
and K.O. trying to fight back.
Headbutt now by the Tribal Chief,
the leader of this new rogue Bloodline.
Solo Sikoa and Owens fighting back
with plenty to prove here tonight, not only to himself,
not only to Randy Orton, but of course, to Cody Rhodes.
And Owens now unloading.
Down goes Sikoa.
K.O. now perched up top.
Swanton but Solo got the knees up.
[Corey] Great awareness by the new Tribal Chief.
Both of Solo's knees being driven right into the spine of Kevin Owens.
We look at the action during the break.
Jacob Fatu delivering a Samoan Drop
to K.O. on our announce desk.
And if the announce desk didn't finish the job--
-[Cole] Bang! -…Solo's knees may have.
Kevin, now just--
[Cole] Shades of the late great Umaga.
Solo Sikoa dropping Kevin Owens.
And The Bloodline once again proving how dangerous it can be.
I think at this point,
arguably the biggest danger to Kevin Owens is K.O. himself.
We know K.O. will continue to fight as long as there is breath in his lungs.
But here comes Jacob Fatu and Solo now sent into the corner
-with a force. And now-- -[Corey] Ooh!
[Cole] --Jacob follows it up and Kevin Owens.
They may have to scrape him out of the ring with a spatula.
[boos]
[Corey] This man, Jacob Fatu,
The Samoan Werewolf, has arrived as advertised.
[Cole] Ooh!
[Corey] A freakish athlete with a mean streak on mile long.
[Cole] Corey, remember what Solo Sikoa said
to both Kevin Owens and Randy Orton earlier tonight.
Huh? Solo Sikoa!
[Cole] You can't stop us.
That is why Cody Rhodes had to recruit Roman Reigns
because Owens and Orton have consistently let you down in your battles
against The Bloodline.
You know why that statement stung so much to Kevin Owens and Randy Orton?
Because it was dripping with truth.
And now Jacob cover on Owens.
And Owens still kicking out, again the mantra, fight, Owens, fight.
Keep on fighting.
That's what Kevin Owens lives by.
It will have been a long while
since K.O. has encountered a menace like Jacob Fatu, physically speaking.
And here comes K.O.
Kevin-- four years of fighting The Bloodline.
And Solo now in off the tag.
[Corey] Every variation of this group Kevin Owens has been involved in
has been fighting, cost him the Championship
on many different occasions,
cost him friendships and almost his career,
which is why, in my opinion, Kevin Owens cannot be angry
with Cody Rhodes.
K.O. may not love the decision to team with Roman Reigns,
but Owens, above all, should understand
what K-- or what Cody is thinking.
[Cole] Now, cheap shot by Jacob Fatu.
And Orton has seen enough, trying to get involved.
And the official, Dan Engler, separating the men.
[Corey] And, Cole, when's the last time you saw anyone on the roster get
under Randy Orton's skin like that?
Orton is cold-blooded.
And Jacob Fatu may be more cold-blooded.
Be able to get a pro who has accomplished everything
in the game like Randy Orton.
There isn't anything left for Orton to see.
[Cole] Inverted Atomic Drop.
Kevin Owens now for the Big Clothesline,
trying to build an opportunity here to make a tag to Orton.
And the WWE Apex Predator, The Viper, ready to strike.
Can Owens make it there?
Trying to crawl across the ring.
Massive moment in this match.
[Corey] Those last 6 feet or so have to feel
like an eternity for Owens.
[Cole] Sikoa trying to play defense here
as Owens tries to fight back.
He's about an arm's length away.
Now, a hand away from Orton.
Can he make the tag?
Big Right Hand. K.O. still fighting.
[whimpers]
-[Corey] Owens maybe a foot away, tops. -Yeah.
Solo still hanging on, though. This tug of war he's playing with K.O.
Big Chop. Tag! Here's Orton.
[the crowd goes wild]
And they've come out of their seats in Oklahoma City.
[grunting]
And Orton with a Big Clothesline.
Powerslam.
You better turn around, Randy.
Powerslam to Fatu!
Viper, one.
Werewolf, nothing.
Orton now.
[cheering]
Vintage Randy Orton
with that draping DDT,
and Randy's hearing many thousands
of voices in his head.
[ring thumping]
Coiled and ready to strike.
[Corey] Here comes Jacob. They're going.
[Cole] Fatu Running Interference and allows
Sikoa to deliver the Samoan drop.
[Corey] That momentary interference run by Jacob Fatu
from the outside bought Solo enough time
to turn the tides of this matchup yet again into the favor of The Bloodline.
[Cole] Incredible main event on Friday Night SmackDown.
It is thunderous here in Oklahoma City.
[Corey] Oh, ho, ho.
[Cole] Solo Sikoa over the top rope.
K.O. now dragging himself back up into the corner.
Randy, come on!
[Cole] Orton trying to make it for a tag.
He does.
Kevin Owens is legal.
And K.O. now takes out Sikoa,
takes out Fatu.
Kevin Owens with a lot to prove tonight.
Senton.
[Corey] The Prizefighter is on a rampage.
[Cole] Into the ring, breaks the count.
Kevin Owens Frog Splash.
[screams]
[Cole] Solo from behind grabs a hold of Owen's.
And K.O. though with a Kick to Sikoa, takes him down.
Kevin going to the top rope.
This time the Swanton connects.
Owens for the win.
Massive win here tonight.
And kick-out by Solo.
[Corey] So close.
This is a case where K.O.'s mind is going a million miles an hour.
[Cole] Look, who's here, the tag champs,
Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa.
And the distraction allows Solo to hit the Spinning Solo on Kevin Owens
who kicks out at two.
It was only a matter of time before the rest of The Bloodline-
And here, they got some help now.
Cody Rhodes coming out to the aid of Randy Orton and Kevin Owens.
[Corey] It was Owens who asked Cody to stay in the back.
And Randy understood the situation.
Randy said, "Cody, keep an eye on the Champions."
[Cole] And now from behind, Tonga sent into the ring by Rhodes.
Cody's fired up.
Randy Orton now into the ring.
RKO to Tonga.
Kick from Fatu.
Down goes Rhodes.
[Corey] Like a cruise missile through the ropes.
[Cole] Went for the Samoan Spike.
Stunner to Sikoa.
[Corey] Wait a minute.
Cody thrown into the ring by Fatu, takes out the official.
[Cole] Kevin Owens, I believe, at a three count, Corey.
But the official was knocked down.
And now Jacob Fatu with a superkick.
And another one.
-I think Kevin Owens had the match won. -[Corey] I think you're right, Cole.
[Cole] Sikoa into the cover.
Hook to the leg.
-The Bloodline with the win. -[bell rings]
♪ Taking it all ♪
♪ Settle the score ♪
[announcer] Here are your winners, The Bloodline!
[Cole] Certainly a controversial ending to this one.
[Corey] Chaos inside and out of the ring.
But the W belongs to The Bloodline.
[Cole] Now, Kevin Owens visibly upset. He hit the Stunner,
was closing in on a win. Jacobs threw Cody into the ring.
He inadvertently took out the official. Kevin Owens had a 1, 2, 3.
The official didn't see it. And now Owens is upset.
-Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. -[arguing]
Hey! Hey!
I asked him to--
[indistinct arguing]
Hey! Hey! What you doing, bro?
[chuckles]
Look at that. Look at them.
♪ We're taking it all ♪
♪ Ready for war ♪
♪ Better than ever before ♪
♪ We're taking it all ♪
♪ You should not step my lane ♪
♪ We not the same ♪
♪ I am elite, note the name ♪
♪ The legacy runs through my veins ♪
♪ I am a King ♪
♪ I do not ever pretend ♪