1 00:00:01,001 --> 00:00:02,886 [invigorating music playing] 2 00:00:03,436 --> 00:00:04,537 [Triple H] Then. 3 00:00:08,208 --> 00:00:09,192 Now. 4 00:00:14,230 --> 00:00:15,148 Forever. 5 00:00:23,606 --> 00:00:24,841 Together. 6 00:00:29,629 --> 00:00:31,631 [music fades] 7 00:00:32,716 --> 00:00:35,051 [Michael] Friday Night SmackDown is in Minneapolis. 8 00:00:35,085 --> 00:00:37,120 There you see the U.S. Bank Stadium, 9 00:00:37,153 --> 00:00:40,023 home of SummerSlam 2026. 10 00:00:40,056 --> 00:00:42,976 But tonight we're at the Target Center downtown 11 00:00:43,009 --> 00:00:47,180 with all of the fallout of Survivor Series: WarGames. 12 00:00:47,213 --> 00:00:49,315 ♪ Five, six, seven, eight ♪ 13 00:00:50,433 --> 00:00:52,952 [Michael] This is Vancouver, British Columbia, 14 00:00:52,986 --> 00:00:55,722 and it is time for the United States Title. 15 00:00:58,725 --> 00:01:00,059 [Corey] Nakamura went for the eyes. 16 00:01:02,395 --> 00:01:06,666 [Michael] Shinsuke a three-time United States Champion. 17 00:01:09,919 --> 00:01:11,805 The women's WarGames matchup. 18 00:01:13,406 --> 00:01:14,407 Here comes Mami. 19 00:01:19,112 --> 00:01:21,014 Iyo! Moonsault! 20 00:01:22,682 --> 00:01:24,968 Riptide through the table. 21 00:01:25,001 --> 00:01:28,404 -[bell rings] -Rhea has pinned the World Champion. 22 00:01:31,207 --> 00:01:32,292 [music fades] 23 00:01:35,095 --> 00:01:39,399 This is a must-win match for Roman Reigns tonight. 24 00:01:41,201 --> 00:01:45,305 [Corey] Roman falls tonight, so does the OG Bloodline. 25 00:01:48,274 --> 00:01:51,344 Roman has to rely on family 26 00:01:51,377 --> 00:01:54,781 and he has to hope that CM Punk doesn't go rogue. 27 00:01:58,017 --> 00:02:00,019 [Michael] And a spear to Punk! 28 00:02:01,888 --> 00:02:04,424 Reed goes to the top of the cage. 29 00:02:04,457 --> 00:02:06,960 Roman Reigns in trouble on the table. 30 00:02:10,864 --> 00:02:12,298 Punk saves Reigns! 31 00:02:14,601 --> 00:02:16,469 The Uso Splash! 32 00:02:17,937 --> 00:02:21,274 [Corey] Solo, all on his own 33 00:02:21,307 --> 00:02:23,610 to pay for his sins. 34 00:02:25,745 --> 00:02:27,113 [crowd counting down] 35 00:02:27,647 --> 00:02:28,515 [bell rings] 36 00:02:28,548 --> 00:02:34,621 [Michael] The OG Bloodline is close to reclaiming its former glory. 37 00:02:36,923 --> 00:02:43,463 Let's not forget Paul Heyman still owes CM Punk a favor. 38 00:02:48,935 --> 00:02:50,553 Welcome to Friday Night SmackDown. 39 00:02:50,587 --> 00:02:52,338 Michael Cole and Corey Graves at ringside. 40 00:02:52,372 --> 00:02:54,924 We were ringside last Saturday at Survivor Series 41 00:02:54,958 --> 00:02:57,460 for all the violence and brutality of WarGames. 42 00:02:57,493 --> 00:03:00,630 The physicality absolutely off the charts as expected. 43 00:03:00,663 --> 00:03:03,516 There were scores settled, but it wouldn't be WarGames 44 00:03:03,550 --> 00:03:04,551 without a few casualties. 45 00:03:04,584 --> 00:03:08,555 There were three big-time injuries in the WarGames cage. 46 00:03:08,588 --> 00:03:10,907 Let's show you what happened. We'll start with Bronson Reed. 47 00:03:10,940 --> 00:03:13,393 Top of the cage with a tsunami, 48 00:03:13,426 --> 00:03:15,812 but CM Punk saved Roman Reigns. 49 00:03:15,845 --> 00:03:17,897 [Corey] From certain disaster. 50 00:03:17,931 --> 00:03:21,668 Unfortunately, Bronson Reed would suffer a bit of a catastrophe. 51 00:03:21,701 --> 00:03:23,970 Look. That's tough to watch. 52 00:03:24,003 --> 00:03:28,424 Bronson Reed suffering a relatively severe ankle injury and a broken foot. 53 00:03:28,458 --> 00:03:29,976 He is out indefinitely. 54 00:03:30,009 --> 00:03:33,379 [Michael] Yeah. Surgery planned for next week for Bronson Reed. 55 00:03:33,413 --> 00:03:36,816 Now what about CM Punk going off on Tonga Loa of The Bloodline. 56 00:03:36,849 --> 00:03:41,487 [Corey] Even protecting yourself can prove hazardous inside WarGames 57 00:03:41,521 --> 00:03:45,775 as this straight-edged Superstar would force Tonga Loa out of action 58 00:03:45,808 --> 00:03:47,944 with a torn bicep. 59 00:03:47,977 --> 00:03:50,830 [Michael] He is out indefinitely after having surgery, 60 00:03:50,863 --> 00:03:55,001 And Jimmy Uso with the Uso Splash from the top of the cage. 61 00:03:55,034 --> 00:03:57,971 Jimmy, Corey, also out indefinitely with a broken toe. 62 00:03:58,871 --> 00:04:00,873 [Corey] A broken toe is easier to suffer through 63 00:04:00,907 --> 00:04:04,110 when you come out on the winning end of WarGames. 64 00:04:04,143 --> 00:04:07,013 Best wishes to all three athletes in their recoveries. 65 00:04:07,830 --> 00:04:09,549 [Michael] Tonight on Friday Night SmackDown 66 00:04:09,582 --> 00:04:11,067 it's been almost four years 67 00:04:11,100 --> 00:04:14,120 since The Street Profits held the tag team gold. 68 00:04:14,153 --> 00:04:17,991 Could tonight be the night? Montez Ford, Angelo Dawkins, B-Fab 69 00:04:18,024 --> 00:04:21,995 looking to reclaim their glory, but they have to knock off the champs, 70 00:04:22,745 --> 00:04:25,081 the team that made a lot of noise in a short period of time, 71 00:04:25,114 --> 00:04:28,084 Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin and The Motor City Machine Guns, 72 00:04:28,117 --> 00:04:32,622 Tag Team Championship match tonight on Friday Night SmackDown. 73 00:04:32,655 --> 00:04:34,691 ["Neva Play" by Megan Thee Stallion playing] 74 00:04:37,143 --> 00:04:39,145 [crowd exclaiming] 75 00:04:41,014 --> 00:04:43,216 You don't see me? I'm standing right here. [exclaims] 76 00:04:44,183 --> 00:04:45,868 -[yells] -[security guards yelling] 77 00:04:45,902 --> 00:04:49,439 [Michael] Look out, Jacob Fatu and the new Bloodline. 78 00:04:49,472 --> 00:04:53,693 [Corey] Tama Tonga, Solo Sikoa wreaking havoc backstage. 79 00:04:53,726 --> 00:04:55,478 That's where we entered the arena, Cole. 80 00:04:55,511 --> 00:05:00,717 [Michael] Sending security guards crashing… Apollo Crews assaulted as well. 81 00:05:00,750 --> 00:05:03,219 Obviously, the new Bloodline in an awful mood 82 00:05:03,252 --> 00:05:06,823 after losing to Roman Reigns and company at Survivor Series. 83 00:05:06,856 --> 00:05:09,776 [Corey] Far be it from Solo and his soldiers to take any loss 84 00:05:09,809 --> 00:05:11,811 lying down. This could be a long night. 85 00:05:13,980 --> 00:05:14,831 Let's go. 86 00:05:16,015 --> 00:05:18,017 [crowd booing] 87 00:05:22,071 --> 00:05:24,073 ["Kingdom" by Downstait playing] 88 00:05:24,107 --> 00:05:26,142 [crowd cheering] 89 00:05:43,793 --> 00:05:46,813 ♪ Adrenaline in my soul ♪ 90 00:05:46,846 --> 00:05:49,382 ♪ Every fight out of control ♪ 91 00:05:50,016 --> 00:05:54,253 ♪ Do it all to get them off their feet ♪ 92 00:05:55,655 --> 00:05:58,775 ♪ Crowd is here, about to blow ♪ 93 00:05:58,808 --> 00:06:01,811 ♪ Waitin' for me to start the show ♪ 94 00:06:01,844 --> 00:06:05,932 ♪ Out the curtain, lights go up I'm home ♪ 95 00:06:06,532 --> 00:06:07,867 -[crowd singing along] -♪ Whoa ♪ 96 00:06:07,900 --> 00:06:09,902 [explosions] 97 00:06:09,936 --> 00:06:11,954 ["Kingdom" continues playing] 98 00:06:15,291 --> 00:06:20,613 [announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome 99 00:06:20,646 --> 00:06:27,653 the Undisputed WWE Champion, 100 00:06:28,388 --> 00:06:31,224 The American Nightmare, 101 00:06:31,791 --> 00:06:36,963 Cody Rhodes! 102 00:06:36,996 --> 00:06:39,949 [Michael] Corey, Cody Rhodes will now turn his attention 103 00:06:39,982 --> 00:06:44,320 to what happens a week from tomorrow, WWE Saturday Night Main Event. 104 00:06:45,688 --> 00:06:47,390 From Long Island. 105 00:06:47,423 --> 00:06:51,811 [Corey] Not only will Cody be defending his Undisputed WWE Championship, 106 00:06:51,844 --> 00:06:55,381 but this is a deeply personal rivalry 107 00:06:55,414 --> 00:06:59,652 between one-time close friends turned bitter rivals. 108 00:06:59,685 --> 00:07:03,406 Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens one week from tomorrow. 109 00:07:06,426 --> 00:07:08,428 -[crowd singing along] -♪ Whoa ♪ 110 00:07:09,295 --> 00:07:11,364 [Michael] Cody Rhodes starts off the show. 111 00:07:11,397 --> 00:07:14,200 However, Kevin Owens will be here later on tonight. 112 00:07:14,233 --> 00:07:18,938 I have a special sit-down interview with Kevin Owens a bit later on. 113 00:07:18,971 --> 00:07:20,857 [Corey] Just cause you sunk your entire retirement 114 00:07:20,890 --> 00:07:22,825 into Hawk Tuah girl's cryptocurrency 115 00:07:22,859 --> 00:07:24,861 is no reason to do something stupid, Cole. 116 00:07:24,894 --> 00:07:26,913 [crowd cheering] 117 00:07:34,353 --> 00:07:36,789 [crowd chanting] Cody! Cody! Cody! 118 00:07:48,050 --> 00:07:49,519 So… 119 00:07:49,552 --> 00:07:51,571 [scattered cheers and applause] 120 00:07:53,723 --> 00:07:54,957 Minneapolis… 121 00:07:54,991 --> 00:07:56,442 [crowd cheering] 122 00:08:00,196 --> 00:08:01,547 What do you wanna talk about? 123 00:08:01,581 --> 00:08:03,583 [crowd cheering] 124 00:08:06,752 --> 00:08:11,157 This Saturday, Saturday Night's Main Event. 125 00:08:11,707 --> 00:08:17,797 The return of the iconic showcase featuring legends, 126 00:08:17,830 --> 00:08:21,334 featuring Superstars, pro wrestling's best. 127 00:08:21,367 --> 00:08:26,072 what set WWE and broadcast television aflame, 128 00:08:26,105 --> 00:08:28,841 Saturday Night's Main Event. 129 00:08:28,875 --> 00:08:30,893 [crowd cheering] 130 00:08:33,679 --> 00:08:37,316 It would certainly be the honor of a lifetime 131 00:08:37,350 --> 00:08:42,922 just to compete, just to etch your name amongst those who have done so, 132 00:08:42,955 --> 00:08:47,727 but it's not that simple for me, and it's not that simple because… 133 00:08:47,760 --> 00:08:49,579 [scattered yells from crowd] 134 00:08:49,612 --> 00:08:52,298 Kevin Owens. 135 00:08:52,331 --> 00:08:53,933 [crowd booing] 136 00:08:53,966 --> 00:08:56,068 ["American Made" by WWE, Def Rebel playing] 137 00:08:59,805 --> 00:09:01,857 [Corey] Uh-oh. This could be interesting. 138 00:09:05,811 --> 00:09:08,881 [Michael] Chad Gable and American Made. 139 00:09:13,953 --> 00:09:15,655 [music fades] 140 00:09:15,688 --> 00:09:17,306 Cody Rhodes… 141 00:09:17,857 --> 00:09:19,859 [crowd booing] 142 00:09:24,013 --> 00:09:27,066 You might be asking yourself why the greatest athlete 143 00:09:27,099 --> 00:09:30,870 to ever come out of Minnesota is here tonight. 144 00:09:30,903 --> 00:09:32,905 [crowd cheering] 145 00:09:36,108 --> 00:09:39,679 Well, that's because the transfer window is about to open, 146 00:09:39,712 --> 00:09:42,715 and Nick Aldis put a little call in 147 00:09:42,748 --> 00:09:46,586 to talk about possibly bringing the greatest in-ring technician 148 00:09:46,619 --> 00:09:49,372 of all time to SmackDown. 149 00:09:50,056 --> 00:09:52,058 [mixed cheering and booing] 150 00:09:53,626 --> 00:09:57,196 But, Cody, since we're in Minneapolis, it is my hometown, 151 00:09:57,229 --> 00:09:59,682 and I know these people, okay, so 152 00:09:59,715 --> 00:10:02,752 you got to understand something about the people of Minnesota. 153 00:10:03,552 --> 00:10:05,554 They're a little bit simple-minded. 154 00:10:06,172 --> 00:10:07,673 [crowd exclaiming] 155 00:10:09,275 --> 00:10:12,211 They're a little bit gullible. They'll believe anything you say, 156 00:10:12,244 --> 00:10:16,682 so… let me speak some truth to both you and them. 157 00:10:17,416 --> 00:10:19,418 [crowd booing, exclaiming] 158 00:10:29,445 --> 00:10:30,363 Cody… 159 00:10:30,396 --> 00:10:32,398 [crowd chanting] You suck! You suck! 160 00:10:41,941 --> 00:10:46,746 When you first came back to WWE, you were the beacon of inspiration for me, 161 00:10:46,779 --> 00:10:49,315 what I wanted to be. A professional. 162 00:10:49,865 --> 00:10:52,385 A workhorse. An unmatched work ethic. 163 00:10:52,418 --> 00:10:54,420 You carry yourself like a champion. 164 00:10:54,453 --> 00:10:57,306 You are a champion. You even dress the part. But Cody… 165 00:10:58,891 --> 00:11:01,644 That's easy. I can do that. 166 00:11:01,677 --> 00:11:03,813 [crowd exclaiming] 167 00:11:03,846 --> 00:11:05,848 You know… you know what's not easy? 168 00:11:06,499 --> 00:11:11,671 It's being a friend, a loyal friend like Kevin Owens. 169 00:11:11,704 --> 00:11:13,706 [crowd exclaiming] 170 00:11:15,174 --> 00:11:17,843 And if there's one thing I know about, it's bad friends. 171 00:11:17,877 --> 00:11:20,680 Take that ungrateful idiot, Otis. 172 00:11:20,713 --> 00:11:23,099 [crowd booing] 173 00:11:23,132 --> 00:11:27,203 All right? When I was at rock bottom, he left me high and dry, 174 00:11:27,236 --> 00:11:29,188 the same thing you did to Kevin Owens. 175 00:11:29,221 --> 00:11:31,223 I've looked at your whole situation, 176 00:11:31,257 --> 00:11:35,261 and I've concluded that you are, in fact, a terrible friend. 177 00:11:35,294 --> 00:11:37,296 [crowd booing] 178 00:11:38,013 --> 00:11:40,816 But that's… that's not all I found out about you. 179 00:11:40,850 --> 00:11:43,719 I found out you're not who I really thought you were. 180 00:11:44,437 --> 00:11:49,108 Cody, you are the definition of superficial. 181 00:11:49,608 --> 00:11:51,610 [crowd exclaiming, booing] 182 00:11:52,261 --> 00:11:54,263 All Cody Rhodes cares about 183 00:11:54,296 --> 00:11:58,150 is what everybody else thinks about Cody Rhodes. 184 00:11:58,184 --> 00:12:01,454 And if your friends have to fall at the wayside for that to improve, 185 00:12:01,487 --> 00:12:02,788 then so be it, right? 186 00:12:02,822 --> 00:12:03,656 [man] You're wrong! 187 00:12:03,689 --> 00:12:07,293 I mean think about it, Cody. You even went so far 188 00:12:07,326 --> 00:12:12,965 as to team with the one guy that made Kevin Owens's life a living hell. 189 00:12:14,667 --> 00:12:16,669 Now, I would never do that. 190 00:12:17,937 --> 00:12:20,556 As far as I'm concerned, whatever you got coming to you, 191 00:12:21,674 --> 00:12:22,875 you deserve it. 192 00:12:22,908 --> 00:12:24,577 [crowd clamoring, booing] 193 00:12:24,610 --> 00:12:28,047 [crowd chanting] Cody Rhodes! 194 00:12:31,884 --> 00:12:37,123 Terrible… Terrible friend. Superficial. Uh… 195 00:12:37,156 --> 00:12:39,158 I deserve it. 196 00:12:40,075 --> 00:12:41,727 [indistinct yell from crowd] 197 00:12:41,761 --> 00:12:43,479 That's a good… that's a good point. 198 00:12:43,979 --> 00:12:46,165 You guys will be my friend, right? 199 00:12:46,198 --> 00:12:48,234 [crowd cheering] 200 00:12:53,622 --> 00:12:56,308 I, uh… I'm disappointed. 201 00:12:56,342 --> 00:12:58,444 I'm disappointed that it's you 202 00:12:58,477 --> 00:13:00,796 who is spewing all of this vitriol. 203 00:13:00,830 --> 00:13:06,652 Quite simply, I see a lot of me in you. 204 00:13:07,853 --> 00:13:09,555 Certainly, I mean, you… 205 00:13:11,390 --> 00:13:15,761 Right? You're the same guy who has taken things that weren't special 206 00:13:15,795 --> 00:13:17,913 and you've made them special. 207 00:13:17,947 --> 00:13:21,050 You've maximized your minutes, right? 208 00:13:21,083 --> 00:13:24,370 Failure, it's… it's the greatest teacher. You and I should know. 209 00:13:24,403 --> 00:13:26,405 You were Shorty G, right. 210 00:13:26,989 --> 00:13:28,991 [crowd laughing] 211 00:13:29,975 --> 00:13:31,977 [crowd chanting] Shorty G! 212 00:13:35,014 --> 00:13:36,499 [inaudible] 213 00:13:39,251 --> 00:13:40,135 Well… 214 00:13:41,020 --> 00:13:45,391 Shorty G, you're looking at stardust. 215 00:13:45,424 --> 00:13:47,126 [crowd laughing] 216 00:13:49,395 --> 00:13:50,579 So… 217 00:13:50,613 --> 00:13:53,215 [crowd chanting] Stardust! 218 00:13:59,555 --> 00:14:03,759 So I… I know all about what you're going through. 219 00:14:03,792 --> 00:14:06,345 I know why you've accrued the respect of so many. 220 00:14:06,378 --> 00:14:08,581 I know what you're seeking, 221 00:14:08,614 --> 00:14:11,367 but you're standing here, and I bet you're thinking 222 00:14:11,400 --> 00:14:12,751 that you have nothing to lose. 223 00:14:12,785 --> 00:14:13,769 I've got the high ground. 224 00:14:13,802 --> 00:14:16,522 I'm holding the north star in our industry, 225 00:14:16,555 --> 00:14:20,492 but you're deadly wrong. You have so much to lose 226 00:14:20,526 --> 00:14:25,397 because what happens, right, when you fail again? 227 00:14:27,216 --> 00:14:29,802 If I learned anything from WrestleMania 39 228 00:14:29,835 --> 00:14:32,605 and looking up at the lights for the three-second tan, it was simple. 229 00:14:32,638 --> 00:14:34,823 I could look nowhere else but myself. 230 00:14:34,857 --> 00:14:36,825 I could only look in the mirror. 231 00:14:36,859 --> 00:14:39,111 So what happens 232 00:14:39,144 --> 00:14:42,081 when you go for your end game one more time, and you don't get it. 233 00:14:42,831 --> 00:14:45,517 Right? You're supposed to be the leader for this group right here. 234 00:14:45,551 --> 00:14:48,070 Well, do you just go at Brutus? 235 00:14:48,103 --> 00:14:50,673 Do you disrespect him? Do you run him down? 236 00:14:50,706 --> 00:14:52,458 What happens over here 237 00:14:52,491 --> 00:14:55,911 with one of WWE's most promising young women in Ivy Nile? 238 00:14:55,945 --> 00:14:59,114 Does she get hurt in the wake of your self-destruction? 239 00:14:59,148 --> 00:15:00,866 And what about Julius there? 240 00:15:00,900 --> 00:15:04,970 Does he crumble because you can't take the blame? 241 00:15:05,004 --> 00:15:07,606 That's enough, Cody. 242 00:15:08,574 --> 00:15:10,576 Don't talk like you know me. 243 00:15:11,210 --> 00:15:14,597 All right? You think I'm not a guy that'll step up and take an opportunity. 244 00:15:14,630 --> 00:15:16,081 You're talking about the wrong guy. 245 00:15:16,115 --> 00:15:19,752 If I didn't have this suit on right now, I'd whoop your ass. 246 00:15:19,785 --> 00:15:21,804 [crowd clamoring] 247 00:15:31,864 --> 00:15:34,934 I'm sorry, you'd what? 248 00:15:37,102 --> 00:15:39,421 You'd whoop my ass, is that what you're saying? 249 00:15:39,989 --> 00:15:44,460 I know you're here to talk to Nick Aldis about the trade window and all of that, 250 00:15:44,493 --> 00:15:47,363 but go ahead and go back there, talk to him about that, 251 00:15:47,396 --> 00:15:53,836 but also lace up your boots and ask him can you go one-on-one with me tonight. 252 00:15:53,869 --> 00:15:55,871 -[crowd cheering] -[inaudible] 253 00:16:02,261 --> 00:16:06,815 And Chad, I've got Kevin Owens on my mind, 254 00:16:07,433 --> 00:16:10,285 and that is no good for you. 255 00:16:10,319 --> 00:16:12,338 [crowd exclaiming] 256 00:16:12,371 --> 00:16:14,006 ["Kingdom" playing] 257 00:16:14,907 --> 00:16:15,908 [Michael] Could it happen? 258 00:16:15,941 --> 00:16:19,078 Could Cody Rhodes be in action with Chad Gable tonight? 259 00:16:19,111 --> 00:16:23,232 [Corey] Tensions obviously running extremely high tonight in Minneapolis. 260 00:16:23,265 --> 00:16:26,802 I have no doubt that our general manager Nick Aldis will do the right thing 261 00:16:26,835 --> 00:16:28,654 and make this an official matchup. 262 00:16:28,687 --> 00:16:30,689 [crowd cheering] 263 00:16:31,290 --> 00:16:33,425 [Michael] Ladies and gentlemen, you heard Chad Gable say 264 00:16:33,459 --> 00:16:37,262 he is here from Monday Night Raw because of this transfer window 265 00:16:37,296 --> 00:16:38,547 that is now open. 266 00:16:38,580 --> 00:16:42,501 We heard earlier today that Raw moving to Netflix on January 6th, 267 00:16:42,534 --> 00:16:45,738 and, of course, SmackDown kicking off the new year January 3rd 268 00:16:45,771 --> 00:16:48,991 we expect major changes on SmackDown as well. 269 00:16:49,024 --> 00:16:51,026 We understand that the NXT, the Raw, 270 00:16:51,060 --> 00:16:53,479 and the SmackDown general managers are all working together 271 00:16:53,512 --> 00:16:56,932 to move some of our Superstars around to other shows. 272 00:16:56,965 --> 00:16:59,985 More on that as we cruise along here tonight. 273 00:17:02,604 --> 00:17:04,573 [inaudible] 274 00:17:04,606 --> 00:17:06,175 My ribs are so bad. 275 00:17:06,208 --> 00:17:07,393 -I bet. -Yeah. 276 00:17:07,426 --> 00:17:09,428 But, I mean, now WarGames is over, I can focus on 277 00:17:09,978 --> 00:17:11,113 who took Jade out. 278 00:17:11,146 --> 00:17:11,980 Yes. 279 00:17:12,014 --> 00:17:13,899 -And you know I'm with you. -Yeah. 280 00:17:13,932 --> 00:17:15,034 All the way on this. 281 00:17:15,067 --> 00:17:17,669 But first, let me just get through this Triple Threat match. 282 00:17:17,703 --> 00:17:19,738 -Okay, you got it. You got it. -All right, sis. 283 00:17:19,772 --> 00:17:21,206 Good luck. Go do your thing. 284 00:17:21,840 --> 00:17:23,776 [slow clap] 285 00:17:23,809 --> 00:17:29,164 Thank gosh WWE's own personal Nancy Drew is on the case. 286 00:17:29,198 --> 00:17:30,482 I love that for you. 287 00:17:30,516 --> 00:17:31,950 And you have so much time. 288 00:17:31,984 --> 00:17:34,653 It must be such a relief now that WarGames is over, 289 00:17:34,686 --> 00:17:37,973 you can focus on this little "Jade mystery." 290 00:17:38,006 --> 00:17:40,809 And you'll have even more time 291 00:17:40,843 --> 00:17:44,913 because you lost the Women's United States Champion tournament 292 00:17:44,947 --> 00:17:47,983 in round one to moi. [laughs] 293 00:17:48,016 --> 00:17:51,303 Know what, Chelsea? You're just lucky I took myself out of the match. 294 00:17:51,336 --> 00:17:55,707 But actually, was it luck or was it Piper who took Jade out? 295 00:17:55,741 --> 00:17:58,077 I don't remember her being ringside when Jade got attacked. 296 00:17:58,110 --> 00:18:01,613 and usually, you can't win a match without her. 297 00:18:01,647 --> 00:18:03,415 You better watch what you are accusing me of. 298 00:18:03,449 --> 00:18:04,583 I didn't even touch Jade, 299 00:18:04,616 --> 00:18:07,219 but I will happily put you in the hospital bed next to her. 300 00:18:07,252 --> 00:18:11,106 And there's two of us and one of you, so why don't we send you there right now? 301 00:18:11,140 --> 00:18:13,208 Bye. [screams] 302 00:18:13,242 --> 00:18:15,244 [grunting] 303 00:18:15,828 --> 00:18:18,647 [exclaiming] 304 00:18:18,680 --> 00:18:19,681 [groans] 305 00:18:21,250 --> 00:18:25,971 Okay. It's on. Come on, Chels. Okay, let's go. I'll see you in the ring. 306 00:18:26,004 --> 00:18:27,372 [grunts] 307 00:18:30,459 --> 00:18:32,461 ♪ It's Tiffy time ♪ 308 00:18:33,178 --> 00:18:35,814 [Michael] What a start to Friday Night SmackDown. 309 00:18:38,000 --> 00:18:40,836 ♪ Drop, I'm going in Bass so loud, it's in my skin… ♪ 310 00:18:43,989 --> 00:18:45,073 [bell rings] 311 00:18:45,107 --> 00:18:49,661 [announcer] The following is a first round Triple Threat match 312 00:18:49,695 --> 00:18:55,384 in the Women's United States Championship tournament. 313 00:18:55,901 --> 00:19:01,156 Introducing first from Prior Lake, Minnesota, 314 00:19:01,723 --> 00:19:05,377 Ms. Money in the Bank, 315 00:19:05,410 --> 00:19:09,698 -Tiffany Stratton. -It's Tiffy Time! 316 00:19:09,731 --> 00:19:11,166 [Michael] First time ever. I'm sorry. 317 00:19:11,200 --> 00:19:13,602 [Corey] I was gonna say I think Chad Gable was on to something 318 00:19:13,635 --> 00:19:15,854 about the people of Minnesota. They lost their minds 319 00:19:15,888 --> 00:19:17,856 just 'cause Tiffany Stratton was birthed here. 320 00:19:17,890 --> 00:19:20,792 [Michael] It's the first time she's competed in her home state. 321 00:19:20,826 --> 00:19:22,728 She's wearing Minnesota Vikings colors. 322 00:19:22,761 --> 00:19:24,930 And we have another person from Minnesota. 323 00:19:24,963 --> 00:19:28,133 Not just another person, but the 38th governor 324 00:19:28,167 --> 00:19:31,186 of the state of Minnesota, Jesse "The Body" Ventura 325 00:19:31,220 --> 00:19:34,056 here in the front row, and the big news earlier today, 326 00:19:34,089 --> 00:19:35,858 on Bill Simmons's podcast, 327 00:19:35,891 --> 00:19:38,227 Jesse "The Body" back a week from tomorrow. 328 00:19:38,260 --> 00:19:41,196 Saturday Night's Main Event joining the broadcast team 329 00:19:41,230 --> 00:19:43,348 just like the old days. 330 00:19:43,382 --> 00:19:47,119 [Corey] What an honor, what a thrill to have The Body back in the booth. 331 00:19:47,152 --> 00:19:48,253 It's gonna be awesome. 332 00:19:49,488 --> 00:19:53,759 [Michael] Jesse "The Body" Ventura has called 25 Saturday Night's Main Events 333 00:19:53,792 --> 00:19:58,780 in his career including the very first one back in 1985. 334 00:20:00,265 --> 00:20:02,234 [Corey] You're in your early forties then, eh, Cole? 335 00:20:02,267 --> 00:20:03,235 [Michael] Close. 336 00:20:03,268 --> 00:20:05,237 ["Soul March" by WWE, Def Rebel playing] 337 00:20:15,547 --> 00:20:20,736 [announcer] Next, representing Legado del Fantasma, 338 00:20:20,769 --> 00:20:25,040 Elektra Lopez. 339 00:20:28,410 --> 00:20:30,045 I'm ready for you. 340 00:20:30,078 --> 00:20:31,647 The winner of this Triple Threat match 341 00:20:31,680 --> 00:20:33,532 will advance to the semifinals 342 00:20:33,565 --> 00:20:35,717 for the Women's United States Championship tournament 343 00:20:35,751 --> 00:20:39,488 which will take place next week live in Hartford, Connecticut. 344 00:20:39,521 --> 00:20:42,207 We know that Bayley goes one-on-one with Chelsea Green. 345 00:20:42,241 --> 00:20:46,044 One of these three women, Corey, gonna face Michin in the semifinals. 346 00:20:46,078 --> 00:20:49,631 [Corey] Objectively speaking, you got to give the edge to Elektra Lopez. 347 00:20:49,665 --> 00:20:52,434 Elektra was the only one in this particular matchup 348 00:20:52,467 --> 00:20:56,355 who didn't suffer through the hell of WarGames last weekend. 349 00:20:56,388 --> 00:20:58,807 [Michael] Great point. Elektra Lopez. 350 00:20:58,840 --> 00:21:00,993 Part of Legado del Fantasma, 351 00:21:01,026 --> 00:21:04,479 who's never held a championship in WWE. 352 00:21:04,513 --> 00:21:08,767 Santos Escobar, the leader of that group, has called her "the missing piece." 353 00:21:09,268 --> 00:21:11,270 From Legado del Fantasma. 354 00:21:12,504 --> 00:21:14,656 [music fades] 355 00:21:14,690 --> 00:21:21,697 ♪ N-A-O-M-I ♪ 356 00:21:23,198 --> 00:21:25,200 [laughter] 357 00:21:27,235 --> 00:21:28,070 ♪ Let's go ♪ 358 00:21:28,103 --> 00:21:29,788 ♪ The beast is out the cage ♪ 359 00:21:29,821 --> 00:21:31,406 ♪ You know I own that stage ♪ 360 00:21:31,440 --> 00:21:33,025 ♪ We knock the competition out ♪ 361 00:21:33,058 --> 00:21:34,743 ♪ And make 'em go insane! ♪ 362 00:21:34,776 --> 00:21:36,428 ♪ My head is in the game ♪ 363 00:21:36,461 --> 00:21:38,013 ♪ I make 'em feel the pain ♪ 364 00:21:38,046 --> 00:21:40,048 ♪ I hear the people scream my name ♪ 365 00:21:40,082 --> 00:21:41,333 ♪ One, two, three ♪ 366 00:21:41,366 --> 00:21:46,571 ♪ Glow, glow, glow, glow, glow, glow… ♪ 367 00:21:47,189 --> 00:21:52,210 [announcer] And her opponent from Orlando, Florida, 368 00:21:53,028 --> 00:21:57,049 Naomi! 369 00:21:57,082 --> 00:22:00,836 [Michael] Former two-time World Champion, Naomi, 370 00:22:00,869 --> 00:22:06,024 who came so close to knocking off Nia Jax for the WWE Women's Championship 371 00:22:06,058 --> 00:22:07,926 a couple of weeks ago, but on the winning team 372 00:22:07,959 --> 00:22:09,961 this past Saturday at WarGames. 373 00:22:09,995 --> 00:22:13,598 [Corey] We're gonna find out a lot about what Naomi is made of these days, 374 00:22:13,632 --> 00:22:14,966 where her head is at. 375 00:22:15,000 --> 00:22:17,753 To your point, coming up short against Nia Jax, 376 00:22:17,786 --> 00:22:20,372 just riding the high of a victory in WarGames. 377 00:22:20,405 --> 00:22:24,226 But it's an individual business. Naomi wants to put her name in lights, 378 00:22:24,259 --> 00:22:27,279 her name in the history books more frequently. 379 00:22:27,312 --> 00:22:28,747 That could all start tonight. 380 00:22:28,780 --> 00:22:30,749 [Michael] Triple Threat match. The rules are simple. 381 00:22:30,782 --> 00:22:32,734 First woman to gain pinfall or submission 382 00:22:32,768 --> 00:22:35,587 will advance to the semi-finals of this tournament. 383 00:22:35,620 --> 00:22:38,657 No disqualifications, no countouts. 384 00:22:38,690 --> 00:22:42,160 Elektra Lopez, a second-generation Superstar 385 00:22:42,194 --> 00:22:44,996 in this matchup against Tiffany and Naomi tonight. 386 00:22:45,030 --> 00:22:46,748 what an opportunity for Lopez. 387 00:22:46,782 --> 00:22:49,768 [Corey] No doubt about it, and I think Elektra showed us her brains 388 00:22:49,801 --> 00:22:51,737 early on by allowing Naomi 389 00:22:51,770 --> 00:22:53,772 and Tiffany Stratton to engage with one another. 390 00:22:53,805 --> 00:22:56,441 Elektra trying to sit back, trying to pick her opportunities 391 00:22:56,475 --> 00:22:58,410 in spots. It'll serve her well in a Triple Threat environment. 392 00:22:58,443 --> 00:23:01,229 [Michael] Lopez a degree in global business. 393 00:23:02,214 --> 00:23:04,466 [indistinct] as she takes down Naomi. 394 00:23:04,499 --> 00:23:07,586 Now from behind, Ms. Money in the Bank Tiffany Stratton. 395 00:23:07,619 --> 00:23:11,990 Who once again looked like she was gonna cash in last Saturday night in WarGames. 396 00:23:12,023 --> 00:23:14,559 [Corey] I don't know why Stratton hesitated, to be honest. 397 00:23:14,593 --> 00:23:16,978 And that may be the biggest regret of Tiffany's career. 398 00:23:17,012 --> 00:23:19,414 I didn't come here to play no games. 399 00:23:19,448 --> 00:23:21,633 [Michael] Lopez now talking trash. 400 00:23:21,666 --> 00:23:24,052 Oh! Nice drop kick to Stratton. 401 00:23:24,086 --> 00:23:26,671 The cover by Lopez to advance in the tournament. 402 00:23:26,705 --> 00:23:28,707 Stratton gets her shoulder up. 403 00:23:30,092 --> 00:23:31,843 [Corey] I like what we're seeing out of Lopez. 404 00:23:31,877 --> 00:23:34,713 She's not rushing herself. A lot of times you get a big opportunity 405 00:23:34,746 --> 00:23:37,816 early in your career, you tend to wanna go 100 miles an hour. 406 00:23:37,849 --> 00:23:41,319 You make mistakes. You leave yourself open 407 00:23:41,353 --> 00:23:44,389 for other Superstars to capitalize. We haven't seen that yet from Lopez. 408 00:23:44,423 --> 00:23:46,825 [Michael] We saw the danger of the Triple Threat match. 409 00:23:46,858 --> 00:23:48,994 You focus on one opponent and the other takes advantage. 410 00:23:49,694 --> 00:23:53,465 And now… once a member of Team USA, gymnastics team. 411 00:23:53,498 --> 00:23:57,202 Stratton showing why. Cover now and a kickout by Lopez at two. 412 00:23:59,404 --> 00:24:03,041 Swanton from the top of the cage in WarGames. 413 00:24:03,074 --> 00:24:07,062 At the same time Iyo Sky delivered a moonsault with a garbage can. 414 00:24:07,095 --> 00:24:09,214 What a night it was last Saturday night. 415 00:24:09,247 --> 00:24:12,217 -[crowd chanting] Tiffy time! -Let's go! 416 00:24:12,751 --> 00:24:16,855 Now Stratton into the corner. Lopez is in trouble. 417 00:24:16,888 --> 00:24:18,890 Stratton showing out here tonight in Minnesota. 418 00:24:19,558 --> 00:24:23,428 [Corey] We know Tiffany Stratton never suffers from any shortage of confidence, 419 00:24:23,462 --> 00:24:26,064 but I wonder if performing in front of her hometown crowd 420 00:24:26,097 --> 00:24:27,899 is gonna throw Stratton off of her game. 421 00:24:27,933 --> 00:24:29,267 [Michael] Crossbody. 422 00:24:30,385 --> 00:24:33,004 And Naomi now looks to take over this matchup. Oh. 423 00:24:33,038 --> 00:24:35,040 [Corey] Your first time competing in your hometown 424 00:24:35,073 --> 00:24:38,160 can cause a lot of nerves. It can really throw you off your game, 425 00:24:38,193 --> 00:24:40,679 and you find yourself tending to pander to the audience 426 00:24:40,712 --> 00:24:42,447 more than worrying about your opponent. 427 00:24:42,481 --> 00:24:44,115 [Michael] Have you experienced that? 428 00:24:44,149 --> 00:24:46,868 [Corey] People in Pittsburgh love me. I might be mayor next year. 429 00:24:47,969 --> 00:24:51,056 -[Michael] And Naomi-- -[Corey] You're not kidding. Uh-oh! 430 00:24:51,089 --> 00:24:52,507 [Michael] Naomi hanging on. 431 00:24:53,525 --> 00:24:55,360 Lopez now. Once. 432 00:24:55,393 --> 00:24:57,395 Another kick by Naomi. 433 00:25:00,482 --> 00:25:02,801 Again, Triple Threat matches, sometimes they leave you… 434 00:25:02,834 --> 00:25:04,920 -[Corey] Oh! -[Michael] …odd things in the ring. 435 00:25:04,953 --> 00:25:08,406 And Naomi now, shoulders down Pinning combination. 436 00:25:08,440 --> 00:25:09,941 Stratton breaks things up. 437 00:25:09,975 --> 00:25:12,210 Desperation in this matchup. 438 00:25:12,244 --> 00:25:13,912 The winner advances to the semifinal 439 00:25:13,945 --> 00:25:18,266 to crown the first ever Women's United States Champion. 440 00:25:23,054 --> 00:25:24,789 Naomi, sweet move. 441 00:25:26,258 --> 00:25:28,643 Mule kick takes out both Stratton and Lopez. 442 00:25:30,328 --> 00:25:33,965 [Corey] Now Naomi… Oh! Double modified stunner. 443 00:25:33,999 --> 00:25:36,034 [clapping and cheering] 444 00:25:36,067 --> 00:25:39,654 Jacking the jaw of Elektra Lopez and Tiffany Stratton. 445 00:25:39,688 --> 00:25:41,690 What is Naomi gonna follow up with? 446 00:25:42,357 --> 00:25:46,845 [Michael] Uh, over the top rope and takes out Elektra Lopez. 447 00:25:46,878 --> 00:25:49,047 And Naomi on a roll right now. 448 00:25:49,080 --> 00:25:51,483 [Corey] Naomi doesn't have an opponent in the ring to defeat. 449 00:25:51,516 --> 00:25:52,968 -[Michael] Oh! -[Corey] Oh oh! 450 00:25:53,868 --> 00:25:56,388 [Michael] Stratton clocks Naomi. 451 00:25:57,072 --> 00:25:58,723 And now she says, "It's Tiffy time!" 452 00:25:59,558 --> 00:26:01,309 -Oh! -[Corey] Oh my God. 453 00:26:01,343 --> 00:26:03,445 There was malice behind that one. 454 00:26:03,478 --> 00:26:05,480 [Michael] What a stomp on the apron. 455 00:26:05,513 --> 00:26:07,532 [crowd clamoring, clapping] 456 00:26:09,701 --> 00:26:12,287 [Corey] Elektra Lopez got caught trying to sneak up on Stratton, 457 00:26:12,320 --> 00:26:15,874 and now Lopez paying for it in the form of a snap suplex. 458 00:26:17,058 --> 00:26:19,461 -[Michael] Stratton into the cover. -[crowd counting] One! 459 00:26:19,494 --> 00:26:21,496 [Michael] Side leg and a kickout again. 460 00:26:21,529 --> 00:26:23,265 This is incredible. Watch this. 461 00:26:23,298 --> 00:26:25,433 [Corey] We've seen Stratton do this many times before, 462 00:26:25,467 --> 00:26:29,804 but I don't know if she had as much heat behind it as she did right there. 463 00:26:30,422 --> 00:26:34,225 [Michael] Well, she understands what this means for her and her career. 464 00:26:34,259 --> 00:26:36,661 Can you imagine if she wins the United States Championship? 465 00:26:36,695 --> 00:26:37,862 [Corey] Nice counter by Lopez. 466 00:26:37,896 --> 00:26:40,665 [Michael] And it's Ms. Money in the Bank Half crab now. 467 00:26:40,699 --> 00:26:44,085 by Elektra Lopez center ring. If Tiff taps out, Lopez advances. 468 00:26:44,119 --> 00:26:48,556 [Corey] Hypothetically speaking, we could be on the precipice 469 00:26:48,590 --> 00:26:51,226 of Tiffany Stratton as a double champion in WWE. 470 00:26:52,277 --> 00:26:54,996 [Michael] Tiffany reaching for the bottom rope, but it will not matter. 471 00:26:55,897 --> 00:26:58,333 Ropes will not cause a break 'cause there's no disqualification. 472 00:26:58,366 --> 00:27:00,168 Looking, perhaps, for a crossface here. 473 00:27:00,201 --> 00:27:02,554 Here's Lopez. Maybe not. Pinning combination now. 474 00:27:02,587 --> 00:27:05,740 Shoulders down and a kickout as Naomi looks to break things up. 475 00:27:06,658 --> 00:27:09,127 [Corey] A pinning combination of her own as Naomi… 476 00:27:09,160 --> 00:27:11,162 [Michael] And a kickout by Lopez. 477 00:27:11,196 --> 00:27:14,149 And now Stratton with an opportunity. 478 00:27:14,182 --> 00:27:16,701 -[Corey] Cover by Naomi. -[Michael] Another kickout. 479 00:27:19,471 --> 00:27:21,406 High-paced action here. 480 00:27:22,157 --> 00:27:25,076 Lopez with a clothesline took out Stratton. Naomi… 481 00:27:25,110 --> 00:27:27,729 [Corey] Out of the way just in time. Look at the power of Lopez. 482 00:27:28,546 --> 00:27:30,115 -[Michael] Oh! -[Corey] Wow! 483 00:27:30,148 --> 00:27:33,435 [Michael] Cover for the win and to advance to the semifinals. 484 00:27:33,468 --> 00:27:35,687 Naomi barely gets the shoulder up. 485 00:27:35,720 --> 00:27:36,655 Barely. 486 00:27:37,272 --> 00:27:41,910 [Corey] Another look at the power of Elektra Lopez driving Naomi down 487 00:27:41,943 --> 00:27:43,745 middle of the ring, nice hook of the leg, 488 00:27:43,778 --> 00:27:46,348 but Naomi still has too much left in the tank. 489 00:27:46,381 --> 00:27:47,599 [wrestlers grunting] 490 00:27:47,632 --> 00:27:51,336 [Michael] Now Lopez, well-placed couple of knees to the jaw of Stratton. 491 00:27:51,369 --> 00:27:54,356 [Corey] This is what it's gonna take. You've got to step up your game 492 00:27:54,389 --> 00:27:56,708 if you wanna swim with the sharks here in WWE. 493 00:27:57,242 --> 00:27:59,444 [Michael] Ms. Money in the Bank dumped outside the ring. 494 00:27:59,477 --> 00:28:00,912 [crowd booing] 495 00:28:01,413 --> 00:28:04,482 Lopez got to remember there's another competitor inside, 496 00:28:04,516 --> 00:28:05,700 and that's Naomi. 497 00:28:08,620 --> 00:28:10,188 Naomi misses the kick. 498 00:28:10,789 --> 00:28:13,675 -Belly-to-back-- Oh! -[Michael] Oh! Wow! Here's the cover. 499 00:28:13,708 --> 00:28:15,126 Is that enough? 500 00:28:15,160 --> 00:28:17,128 And a breakup by Tiffany. 501 00:28:17,162 --> 00:28:21,399 [Corey] Elektra Lopez busting out a modified blue thunder bomb 502 00:28:21,433 --> 00:28:23,435 that nearly earned her a w. 503 00:28:24,486 --> 00:28:26,855 Had it not been for Stratton's… Take a look at that. 504 00:28:26,888 --> 00:28:30,742 Elektra Lopez taking a page out of Sami Zayn's playbook. 505 00:28:31,576 --> 00:28:34,462 And Tiffany Stratton breaking up the pin attempt. 506 00:28:34,963 --> 00:28:37,799 [Michael] All three women down. Crucial moment in this matchup. 507 00:28:37,832 --> 00:28:41,553 Winner advances to face Michin next week in the semifinals 508 00:28:41,586 --> 00:28:43,238 of this tournament. 509 00:28:43,271 --> 00:28:45,190 [wrestlers grunting] 510 00:28:45,857 --> 00:28:47,859 [Michael] Everyone exchanging blows. 511 00:28:48,526 --> 00:28:51,596 -[Corey] Firing off the heavy artillery. -[Michael] The Rear View by Naomi. 512 00:28:53,164 --> 00:28:55,533 Planting Elektra Lopez. 513 00:28:57,185 --> 00:29:00,472 And Naomi has Elektra where she wants her. 514 00:29:00,505 --> 00:29:05,894 Looking maybe for a split-legged moonsault but Candice LeRae once again out here, 515 00:29:05,927 --> 00:29:07,812 a thorn in Naomi's side, 516 00:29:07,846 --> 00:29:10,932 and the distraction allows Lopez to make it back to her feet. 517 00:29:11,499 --> 00:29:14,519 [Corey] That momentary hesitation forced by LeRae 518 00:29:14,552 --> 00:29:18,456 opened the door for Lopez, but great reversal by Naomi. 519 00:29:18,490 --> 00:29:21,459 [Michael] And now Naomi looking to put her once again in a position 520 00:29:22,193 --> 00:29:24,429 for the split-legged moonsault, which she hits this time. 521 00:29:24,979 --> 00:29:28,666 There it is. Tiffany Stratton up over the top with a swanton. 522 00:29:29,601 --> 00:29:31,102 [Tiffany yells] 523 00:29:31,136 --> 00:29:33,138 Naomi sent out of the ring. 524 00:29:34,005 --> 00:29:36,007 -Come on! -[Michael] Stratton fired up. 525 00:29:36,591 --> 00:29:40,111 [Corey] Don't worry about the fans, Tiffany, finish the job. 526 00:29:40,145 --> 00:29:41,813 [crowd cheering] 527 00:29:41,846 --> 00:29:44,415 [Michael] Tiffany's got Lopez where she wants her. 528 00:29:44,449 --> 00:29:47,118 Prettiest moonsault ever. Cover! 529 00:29:47,152 --> 00:29:49,737 -[crowd counting down] -[Michael] Stratton advances. 530 00:29:49,771 --> 00:29:51,156 [bell rings] 531 00:29:52,757 --> 00:29:55,393 [announcer] Here is your winner, 532 00:29:55,426 --> 00:29:58,630 Ms. Money in the Bank, 533 00:29:58,663 --> 00:30:02,217 Tiffany Stratton. 534 00:30:02,250 --> 00:30:05,303 [Corey] I, for one, entered the matchup with plenty of questions, 535 00:30:05,336 --> 00:30:07,722 and Tiffany Stratton answered many of them. 536 00:30:07,755 --> 00:30:12,126 Namely, can Tiffy perform in front of her hometown crowd 537 00:30:12,160 --> 00:30:14,379 at the same level we're used to seeing? 538 00:30:14,412 --> 00:30:17,549 The answer? An emphatic yes. 539 00:30:17,582 --> 00:30:20,401 It is indeed Tiffy time. 540 00:30:20,435 --> 00:30:24,455 Tiffany Stratton has punched her ticket to the next round. 541 00:30:24,489 --> 00:30:27,909 [Michael] The semifinals take place next week on Friday Night SmackDown. 542 00:30:27,942 --> 00:30:30,361 For the capital of the state of Connecticut, Hartford, 543 00:30:30,395 --> 00:30:32,463 Bayley and Chelsea Green square off. 544 00:30:32,497 --> 00:30:35,817 In the other semifinal match, it's Michin and Tiffany Stratton. 545 00:30:35,850 --> 00:30:40,221 The finals take place a week from tomorrow at Saturday Night's Main Event. 546 00:30:40,255 --> 00:30:41,422 On Long Island. 547 00:30:41,456 --> 00:30:43,308 [crowd cheering] 548 00:30:46,060 --> 00:30:51,082 So again, four women closer to possibly, Corey, making history. 549 00:30:51,115 --> 00:30:53,418 The finals taking place Saturday Night's Main Event 550 00:30:53,451 --> 00:30:54,402 on Long Island. 551 00:30:54,435 --> 00:30:56,654 -Wait a minute. Are you hearing? -Wait. What do you mean? 552 00:30:56,688 --> 00:31:01,125 There is something going on back in the backstage area. 553 00:31:02,710 --> 00:31:04,896 I understand Byron Saxton's back there. 554 00:31:05,797 --> 00:31:08,917 Yeah, we're rolling, all right? Michael, Corey, apparently Montez Ford 555 00:31:08,950 --> 00:31:11,836 and Angelo Dawkins have been laid out in the backstage area. 556 00:31:11,870 --> 00:31:13,888 -Right now. -[indistinct arguing] 557 00:31:14,856 --> 00:31:17,141 Nick. Nick, can you tell me what happened? 558 00:31:17,175 --> 00:31:18,910 All I know is that the Profits got attacked. 559 00:31:18,943 --> 00:31:20,995 I don't know anymore, but they need medical attention. 560 00:31:21,029 --> 00:31:22,180 They're hurt badly. 561 00:31:22,213 --> 00:31:24,232 [indistinct chatter in background] 562 00:31:28,319 --> 00:31:29,804 Guys, listen. 563 00:31:29,837 --> 00:31:31,839 The Profits got attacked. I don't know anymore. 564 00:31:31,873 --> 00:31:33,925 -They're hurt badly-- -[man] What's going on? 565 00:31:33,958 --> 00:31:36,177 The Profits got attacked. They're hurt badly, okay? 566 00:31:36,210 --> 00:31:38,413 There's no way that they can have that Tag Team match. 567 00:31:38,446 --> 00:31:40,148 Hold on. You need a title match tonight? 568 00:31:40,181 --> 00:31:42,283 I don't want to be insensitive, but #DIY can step in. 569 00:31:42,317 --> 00:31:43,601 -Listen-- -It'll fix everything. 570 00:31:43,635 --> 00:31:44,986 Johnny, it's way too fresh. 571 00:31:45,019 --> 00:31:46,621 I can't have that conversation right now. 572 00:31:46,654 --> 00:31:48,389 -Alex, please. Come on. -No, man. 573 00:31:48,423 --> 00:31:50,425 -They want their match? They got it. -Yeah. 574 00:31:51,626 --> 00:31:54,095 -It's good with you. -It's good with them. Tonight. 575 00:31:54,128 --> 00:31:56,130 Okay, fine, the match is on. But listen. 576 00:31:56,831 --> 00:32:00,368 You tell Tommaso don't make me regret this. 577 00:32:00,401 --> 00:32:03,304 It's okay. You don't have to worry about Tommaso. I promise. 578 00:32:08,009 --> 00:32:10,011 [Michael] We got a Tag Team Championship match. 579 00:32:10,578 --> 00:32:13,298 Motor City Machine Guns but now against #DIY. 580 00:32:14,165 --> 00:32:17,418 [Corey] I'd love to know who's behind the attack on the Street Profits. 581 00:32:17,452 --> 00:32:20,021 We've got our obvious suspects, but who knows. 582 00:32:21,489 --> 00:32:22,473 [bell rings] 583 00:32:22,507 --> 00:32:25,793 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 584 00:32:25,827 --> 00:32:30,198 Introducing first from Knoxville, Tennessee, 585 00:32:30,231 --> 00:32:36,771 she is one half of the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, 586 00:32:37,455 --> 00:32:41,793 Bianca Belair! 587 00:32:41,826 --> 00:32:44,078 [Michael] It's also, Corey, still a whodunit 588 00:32:44,112 --> 00:32:49,834 on who attacked Bianca Belair's Tag Team Champion partner Jade Cargill 589 00:32:49,867 --> 00:32:50,835 a couple of weeks ago. 590 00:32:50,868 --> 00:32:53,972 Bianca was in a Triple Threat match in the United States Championship tournament. 591 00:32:54,005 --> 00:32:56,607 She had to leave the ring to check on her partner. 592 00:32:57,659 --> 00:33:02,013 [Corey] Bianca was conflicted in that moment two weeks ago, 593 00:33:02,046 --> 00:33:04,682 but what we saw at WarGames out of The EST 594 00:33:04,716 --> 00:33:09,053 is that Bianca is still as focused as we know she generally is. 595 00:33:10,238 --> 00:33:13,207 [Michael] And Chelsea Green would take advantage of that situation, 596 00:33:13,241 --> 00:33:16,611 winning that Triple Threat match to advance to the semifinals. 597 00:33:17,211 --> 00:33:20,898 This match made official after what happened a little earlier on. 598 00:33:21,599 --> 00:33:23,618 ["Taste the Jealousy" by WWE, Def Rebel playing] 599 00:33:25,653 --> 00:33:32,126 [announcer] And her opponent, accompanied by Chelsea Green, 600 00:33:32,160 --> 00:33:37,515 from Ayrshire, Scotland, Piper Niven! 601 00:33:37,548 --> 00:33:39,667 [Michael] Notice how they attacked the injured ribs 602 00:33:39,701 --> 00:33:41,769 that Bianca injured in the WarGames cage 603 00:33:41,803 --> 00:33:44,088 this past Saturday back in the locker room area. 604 00:33:44,122 --> 00:33:47,108 [Corey] That was an intelligent attack by Chelsea Green and Piper Niven. 605 00:33:47,141 --> 00:33:48,292 Let's be perfectly honest. 606 00:33:48,326 --> 00:33:51,696 I understand that Bianca was impressive in the WarGames matchup. 607 00:33:51,729 --> 00:33:56,217 But she's backstage casting aspersions on everybody including Piper Niven. 608 00:33:56,250 --> 00:33:59,353 How do we know that Piper was even backstage that time? 609 00:33:59,387 --> 00:34:01,706 [Michael] We don't. We know Chelsea was in the ring, however. 610 00:34:01,739 --> 00:34:03,524 So she had nothing to do with it. 611 00:34:05,777 --> 00:34:07,779 ♪ Came to get what's mine ♪ 612 00:34:08,663 --> 00:34:10,665 ♪ I can see the finish line ♪ 613 00:34:11,282 --> 00:34:13,317 ♪ I-I-I can see the championship ♪ 614 00:34:13,351 --> 00:34:14,986 ♪ It's me takin' home the prize ♪ 615 00:34:15,019 --> 00:34:17,205 ♪ Break through the ceiling There's no way to stop me…♪ 616 00:34:19,707 --> 00:34:22,443 [Michael] As we get underway in this matchup Piper versus Bianca, 617 00:34:22,477 --> 00:34:26,898 I'd like to send out congratulations to a massive global star, 618 00:34:26,931 --> 00:34:30,468 big WWE fan, part of SummerSlam this past year. 619 00:34:30,501 --> 00:34:31,969 -[bell rings] -[Michael] Jelly Roll. 620 00:34:32,003 --> 00:34:35,473 Variety magazine's Changemaker of the Year 621 00:34:35,506 --> 00:34:38,359 helping folks through with his incredible story. 622 00:34:38,392 --> 00:34:40,628 Congratulations to our buddy, Jelly Roll. 623 00:34:42,196 --> 00:34:44,816 Matchup underway now. Bianca Belair and Piper Niven. 624 00:34:46,117 --> 00:34:48,169 [Corey] These two have clashed many times in the past. 625 00:34:48,202 --> 00:34:52,824 We have seen Bianca utilize her power to great effect against Piper Niven. 626 00:34:52,857 --> 00:34:54,992 But you have to imagine, Piper Niven has picked up 627 00:34:55,026 --> 00:34:56,043 a few tricks. 628 00:34:56,077 --> 00:34:59,030 You don't wanna fall for the same trap over and over with the same opponent, 629 00:34:59,063 --> 00:35:02,667 [Michael] Piper trying to beat Bianca for the very first time in her career. 630 00:35:02,700 --> 00:35:04,702 -[crowd counting] -[Michael] Chelsea Green… 631 00:35:04,735 --> 00:35:05,720 Get off of there. 632 00:35:05,753 --> 00:35:07,638 …screaming at Bianca Belair on the outside 633 00:35:07,672 --> 00:35:10,274 Again, Chelsea and Bayley in the semifinals next week 634 00:35:10,308 --> 00:35:12,643 at the Women's United States Championship tournament. 635 00:35:12,677 --> 00:35:13,744 [scattered applause] 636 00:35:14,896 --> 00:35:16,898 [Corey] And a battle over the braid at The EST. 637 00:35:16,931 --> 00:35:18,749 [Michael and Corey exclaiming] 638 00:35:18,783 --> 00:35:22,570 [Michael] Crossbody by Piper. That won't help the ribs. Cover. 639 00:35:22,603 --> 00:35:24,839 Bianca's got a kickout at two. 640 00:35:24,872 --> 00:35:28,810 [Corey] Tremendous impact on this crossbody from Piper Niven, 641 00:35:28,843 --> 00:35:32,346 the Scottish Superstar crushing The EST 642 00:35:32,380 --> 00:35:34,549 and nearly bringing this one to an end. 643 00:35:34,582 --> 00:35:37,118 [Michael] And again, no decision has been made as of yet 644 00:35:37,151 --> 00:35:40,872 on what's going to happen to the Women's Tag Team Titles. 645 00:35:40,905 --> 00:35:43,341 Currently the champs are Bianca and Jade, 646 00:35:43,374 --> 00:35:46,194 but Jade looks like she's gonna be out of action for a while. 647 00:35:48,329 --> 00:35:51,382 [Corey] The EST in all types of trouble at the moment. 648 00:35:51,415 --> 00:35:54,585 If Bianca's not careful, she may find herself in recovery 649 00:35:54,619 --> 00:35:56,404 right alongside Jade Cargill. 650 00:35:56,437 --> 00:36:00,391 Piper Niven has that kind of power and a big, heavy body shot. 651 00:36:00,424 --> 00:36:03,327 [crowd chanting] EST! 652 00:36:03,361 --> 00:36:08,232 [Michael] EST chants from the WWE fans here at the Target Center in Minneapolis. 653 00:36:08,749 --> 00:36:13,137 Minnesota. Tonight! Bianca bounces face-first off the turnbuckle. 654 00:36:13,171 --> 00:36:14,789 [crowd clamoring] 655 00:36:14,822 --> 00:36:17,491 And Bianca really in a ton of pain. 656 00:36:19,176 --> 00:36:20,344 [woman] You're doing amazing. 657 00:36:20,378 --> 00:36:22,880 [Corey] Beyond the actual physical pain of injured ribs, 658 00:36:22,914 --> 00:36:25,483 it affects your breathing so drastically. 659 00:36:25,516 --> 00:36:28,252 It's a completely different game when you're trying to compete 660 00:36:28,286 --> 00:36:31,088 with bruised, broken, or injured ribs of any kind. 661 00:36:31,756 --> 00:36:34,959 I'm curious to see how it affects the power of Bianca Belair. 662 00:36:34,992 --> 00:36:37,795 Her core is damaged. That's where she generates so much strength. 663 00:36:37,828 --> 00:36:40,765 [Michael] And so far, she hasn't been able to pull off those big power moves. 664 00:36:40,798 --> 00:36:43,684 Chelsea Green now gets involved. 665 00:36:45,836 --> 00:36:50,474 -[Corey] And Bianca-- -[Michael] Wow! Sidewalk slam by Piper. 666 00:36:50,508 --> 00:36:54,045 Cover for the win, and a kickout at two. 667 00:36:54,078 --> 00:36:57,081 Piper Niven in control. 668 00:37:00,785 --> 00:37:05,590 [Michael] You know, Corey, Piper Niven has wrestled almost a perfect match tonight 669 00:37:05,623 --> 00:37:07,858 focusing on the injured ribs of Bianca Belair, 670 00:37:07,892 --> 00:37:09,377 using Chelsea to her advantage. 671 00:37:09,410 --> 00:37:11,629 [Corey] What's better than perfect, Cole? 672 00:37:11,662 --> 00:37:15,016 We just saw Chelsea Green take perfection to a whole new level. 673 00:37:15,049 --> 00:37:17,668 Look at this. This is fantastic teamwork. 674 00:37:19,804 --> 00:37:23,074 [Michael] I talked to you about this earlier tonight. 675 00:37:23,991 --> 00:37:26,844 Oh! Do you think that Chelsea is just using Piper? 676 00:37:26,877 --> 00:37:28,796 -[Corey] Absolutely. -[Michael] Oh! Senton. 677 00:37:28,829 --> 00:37:31,699 [Corey] I think it's a mutually beneficial relationship. 678 00:37:31,732 --> 00:37:33,618 [Michael] Out of the back of Bianca Belair. 679 00:37:33,651 --> 00:37:35,169 How much more can Bianca take? 680 00:37:35,202 --> 00:37:37,488 Injured ribs already after Survivor Series. 681 00:37:37,521 --> 00:37:38,689 Cover now by Niven. 682 00:37:38,723 --> 00:37:42,093 Bianca kicks out again. The heart of a warrior. 683 00:37:42,126 --> 00:37:44,979 After suffering a senton by Niven. 684 00:37:45,513 --> 00:37:49,767 [Corey] Big time senton across the ribs followed up by another across the back. 685 00:37:50,468 --> 00:37:54,021 And The EST is in all types of jeopardy right now. 686 00:37:55,206 --> 00:37:57,358 [wrestlers crying out] 687 00:37:57,391 --> 00:37:59,961 [Michael] Now a waist lock applied by Niven, 688 00:38:01,946 --> 00:38:06,017 kind of planted firmly over the kinesiotape 689 00:38:06,050 --> 00:38:07,952 applied to the ribs of Belair. 690 00:38:07,985 --> 00:38:10,721 [Corey] I understand that the kinesiotape provides a medical purpose, 691 00:38:10,755 --> 00:38:13,624 but it also provides a great target for your opponent, 692 00:38:13,658 --> 00:38:15,660 no matter what part of the body you might be using. 693 00:38:16,894 --> 00:38:20,264 Look at this bear hug by the powerhouse, Piper Niven. 694 00:38:20,298 --> 00:38:22,083 [crowd clamoring] 695 00:38:22,116 --> 00:38:25,269 [Corey] Now Bianca is using her braid. 696 00:38:27,905 --> 00:38:29,173 [Piper grunts] 697 00:38:29,206 --> 00:38:33,110 [Corey] Looks to me like Niven may be running a little low on gas 698 00:38:33,144 --> 00:38:36,781 as this matchup progresses, and here comes The EST. 699 00:38:38,516 --> 00:38:40,518 [Michael] A headbutt by Niven. 700 00:38:40,551 --> 00:38:43,087 And Belair is driven back toward the corner. 701 00:38:46,624 --> 00:38:50,061 Piper been dominating since the early going of this match. 702 00:38:50,094 --> 00:38:51,929 Belair, though, with an opportunity now. 703 00:38:51,962 --> 00:38:53,664 [crowd cheering] 704 00:38:54,365 --> 00:38:58,052 Trying to choke out Niven here. Might be Bianca's only chance. 705 00:38:58,703 --> 00:39:00,371 [Corey] Just whipped off. 706 00:39:02,306 --> 00:39:05,710 Here comes Niven looking to procure the win. 707 00:39:05,743 --> 00:39:09,146 [Michael] Went for the splash. Belair rolls out of harm's way. 708 00:39:09,180 --> 00:39:13,334 She may have an opportunity, maybe one last chance for Bianca. 709 00:39:13,367 --> 00:39:15,920 [crowd chanting] EST! EST! 710 00:39:17,088 --> 00:39:19,090 [Corey] Belair out of the way just in time. 711 00:39:22,760 --> 00:39:25,296 I think this may have been Belair's strategy the entire time. 712 00:39:25,329 --> 00:39:27,898 Just try to tire out Piper Niven. 713 00:39:27,932 --> 00:39:30,334 [Michael] Yeah, just hang in there, try to survive 714 00:39:30,368 --> 00:39:33,704 as Niven is whipped again across into another turnbuckle. 715 00:39:33,738 --> 00:39:38,292 And Bianca Belair… face-first again goes Piper. 716 00:39:38,325 --> 00:39:41,178 [Corey] And you're not thinking about it, just running Niven back and forth 717 00:39:41,212 --> 00:39:43,214 the entire distance across the ring. 718 00:39:43,247 --> 00:39:46,083 That's gonna cause her to spend even more gas in her tank. 719 00:39:46,117 --> 00:39:49,370 -[both] Wow! -[Michael] What a crossbody by Bianca. 720 00:39:49,403 --> 00:39:52,339 Injured her ribs, but will it get her the win? 721 00:39:52,373 --> 00:39:53,991 Piper kicks out. 722 00:39:55,576 --> 00:39:56,894 [Corey] Take another look at this. 723 00:39:56,927 --> 00:40:00,164 Belair launching herself from the top, full extension. 724 00:40:01,365 --> 00:40:03,851 Didn't land flush, and it might have actually backfired. 725 00:40:03,884 --> 00:40:06,670 I think that might have caused Belair a great deal of discomfort 726 00:40:06,704 --> 00:40:08,556 in executing the crossbody. 727 00:40:08,589 --> 00:40:10,875 [Michael] Was that the last chance for Bianca? 728 00:40:10,908 --> 00:40:12,626 [crowd chanting] EST! 729 00:40:12,660 --> 00:40:14,512 [Corey] Niven is back to a vertical base. 730 00:40:14,545 --> 00:40:17,948 But it seems as though Bianca Belair is tapping into those reserves. 731 00:40:17,982 --> 00:40:20,518 [Michael] Now shoulder-first into the midsection. 732 00:40:20,551 --> 00:40:22,203 Bianca Belair heading up top. 733 00:40:22,803 --> 00:40:26,791 [Corey] When pressure is the greatest, Belair shines the brightest. 734 00:40:26,824 --> 00:40:28,959 -[crowd counting] -[Michael] Uh-oh. 735 00:40:29,577 --> 00:40:31,962 Piper with Bianca up top. 736 00:40:31,996 --> 00:40:34,465 Bianca trying to somehow hang on to counter this. 737 00:40:36,050 --> 00:40:37,284 Lands on her feet. 738 00:40:39,637 --> 00:40:43,023 Belair on a spear takes down Niven. 739 00:40:43,057 --> 00:40:46,911 -Cover by Bianca, and a kickout by Piper. -[crowd counting down] 740 00:40:46,944 --> 00:40:49,046 Just couldn't grab the legs fast enough. 741 00:40:49,079 --> 00:40:51,649 [Corey] I think it was a case of Belair recognizing where she was 742 00:40:51,682 --> 00:40:55,586 in relation to the ropes and trying to execute off of the spear. 743 00:40:55,619 --> 00:41:00,674 Smart strategy by The EST, but not enough to finish the task. 744 00:41:00,708 --> 00:41:02,693 [Michael] Bianca Belair doing everything she can 745 00:41:02,726 --> 00:41:06,230 to keep Piper down, but not able to take her out in this matchup. 746 00:41:07,848 --> 00:41:09,700 [Corey] There's no way this deep into the match-- 747 00:41:09,733 --> 00:41:12,203 -[Michael] Not with a bad rib. -[Corey] No way. 748 00:41:12,236 --> 00:41:14,738 -No way. -[Michael] Trying to lift Piper up. 749 00:41:16,240 --> 00:41:19,577 [Corey] Right hand from Niven connected on the ear of Bianca. 750 00:41:19,610 --> 00:41:22,012 -[Michael] And now… Oh my God! -[Corey] Oh my God. 751 00:41:22,580 --> 00:41:24,715 Saido-style belly-to-back suplex. 752 00:41:24,748 --> 00:41:27,735 I don't know if Bianca knows what planet she's on right now. 753 00:41:27,768 --> 00:41:30,504 [Michael] Veteran official Charles Robinson was right there 754 00:41:30,538 --> 00:41:32,373 checking on Bianca Belair. 755 00:41:32,406 --> 00:41:35,109 And Piper Niven looking to put Belair away. 756 00:41:35,142 --> 00:41:38,128 Piper into the corner. Bianca Belair with a spine buster. 757 00:41:38,162 --> 00:41:40,764 [Corey] Where does Bianca get it? 758 00:41:40,798 --> 00:41:42,099 [crowd cheering] 759 00:41:45,336 --> 00:41:48,389 From dream street to potentially the winner's circle 760 00:41:48,422 --> 00:41:50,241 in the matter of a few seconds. 761 00:41:50,274 --> 00:41:52,126 -[Michael] Belair, there it is. -[Corey] Oh! 762 00:41:52,159 --> 00:41:54,461 [Michael] Piper got the knees up to the bad ribs. 763 00:41:54,495 --> 00:41:57,548 [Corey] A see-saw battle in this one. Here comes Niven. 764 00:41:57,581 --> 00:42:00,417 [Michael] And Bianca. Nobody home. 765 00:42:00,451 --> 00:42:02,453 She averted disaster there. 766 00:42:04,688 --> 00:42:10,427 [Corey] Now can Bianca summon the will to deliver that final shot? 767 00:42:14,965 --> 00:42:16,750 What on earth is this? 768 00:42:18,352 --> 00:42:20,604 Oh no! 769 00:42:20,638 --> 00:42:22,022 That's got to do it. 770 00:42:22,056 --> 00:42:23,307 That has got to be it. 771 00:42:23,340 --> 00:42:25,309 [Michael] Bianca kicks out. 772 00:42:25,342 --> 00:42:28,429 That was the Piper Driver by Piper Niven here. 773 00:42:28,462 --> 00:42:31,048 [Corey] Let's be honest. Bianca's got to blame herself here. 774 00:42:31,081 --> 00:42:34,201 Belair essentially put herself in perfect position. 775 00:42:34,735 --> 00:42:38,355 Niven had the wherewithal to deliver the power bomb 776 00:42:38,389 --> 00:42:39,990 and nearly earn the w. 777 00:42:40,024 --> 00:42:42,977 [Michael] Yeah, but Corey, how the hell does Bianca keep kicking out? 778 00:42:43,010 --> 00:42:44,795 [Corey] I have no idea. 779 00:42:44,828 --> 00:42:47,848 And I do actually agree with the people of Minnesota. 780 00:42:47,881 --> 00:42:49,199 This is awesome. 781 00:42:49,767 --> 00:42:52,503 And it's just about over if Niven hits this. 782 00:42:52,536 --> 00:42:55,205 [Michael] Piper to the second rope and Belair to her feet! 783 00:42:56,273 --> 00:43:00,277 Bianca Belair, Chelsea Green 784 00:43:00,311 --> 00:43:02,580 barking at Belair on the apron. 785 00:43:02,613 --> 00:43:03,747 Bianca said… 786 00:43:04,431 --> 00:43:06,784 Oh no. Chelsea doesn't wanna be there, I don't think. 787 00:43:06,817 --> 00:43:08,953 [crowd cheering] 788 00:43:08,986 --> 00:43:11,338 She never learns. She just never learns. 789 00:43:11,939 --> 00:43:14,425 Oh my God. Bianca Belair. 790 00:43:14,458 --> 00:43:18,062 Piper Niven! On her shoulders. You got to be kidding me! 791 00:43:19,246 --> 00:43:20,247 Bianca. 792 00:43:23,267 --> 00:43:27,071 With a K.O.D. onto Chelsea. 793 00:43:27,104 --> 00:43:28,322 [Corey] Wow! 794 00:43:29,006 --> 00:43:30,607 [crowd cheering] 795 00:43:30,641 --> 00:43:33,377 -[Michael] The cover by Belair. -[crowd counting down] 796 00:43:33,410 --> 00:43:35,429 -What a win by Bianca! -[bell rings] 797 00:43:37,231 --> 00:43:39,833 [announcer] Here is your winner, 798 00:43:39,867 --> 00:43:44,571 Bianca Belair! 799 00:43:44,605 --> 00:43:47,191 [Michael] Wow, just wow! 800 00:43:47,224 --> 00:43:50,327 [Corey] I could not agree anymore, Michael Cole. 801 00:43:50,361 --> 00:43:54,732 An unbelievable, dare I say superhuman effort 802 00:43:54,765 --> 00:43:59,169 from The EST tonight, injured ribs and all. 803 00:44:00,087 --> 00:44:03,974 And if you wonder why Bianca Belair has had the success she has, 804 00:44:04,008 --> 00:44:05,743 look no further. 805 00:44:05,776 --> 00:44:08,312 Unbelievable power, 806 00:44:08,345 --> 00:44:11,048 dropping Niven on top of Chelsea Green. 807 00:44:11,081 --> 00:44:12,549 A two-for-one discount. 808 00:44:13,300 --> 00:44:16,186 What a win for Bianca Belair. 809 00:44:16,220 --> 00:44:18,389 [Michael] That may've been the greatest match I ever saw 810 00:44:18,422 --> 00:44:21,058 'cause Chelsea got buried. 811 00:44:22,926 --> 00:44:23,794 [crying] 812 00:44:25,029 --> 00:44:28,599 [Michael] Kevin Owens gets an opportunity to win the Undisputed WWE title 813 00:44:28,632 --> 00:44:30,434 next Saturday at Saturday Night's Main Event. 814 00:44:30,467 --> 00:44:32,670 Tonight I'll sit down with KO 815 00:44:32,703 --> 00:44:37,007 and try to get to the bottom of his ever-changing demeanor. 816 00:44:37,041 --> 00:44:38,359 That's later on tonight. 817 00:44:38,392 --> 00:44:40,244 [Corey] We know Kevin Owens has Cody Rhodes 818 00:44:40,277 --> 00:44:44,281 in Saturday Night's Main Event, but tonight The American Nightmare 819 00:44:44,314 --> 00:44:47,918 will be in action per our general manager, Nick Aldis. 820 00:44:47,951 --> 00:44:49,053 It is official. 821 00:44:49,086 --> 00:44:53,323 Cody Rhodes will go one-on-one with Chad Gable, 822 00:44:53,357 --> 00:44:56,527 the leader of American Made. 823 00:44:56,560 --> 00:45:00,197 Speaking of America, before we get to that instant classic, 824 00:45:00,230 --> 00:45:04,935 let's take a look at our brand-new United States Champion. 825 00:45:08,555 --> 00:45:10,407 [dramatic music playing] 826 00:45:21,051 --> 00:45:22,352 [speaking Japanese] 827 00:45:24,421 --> 00:45:26,507 [speaking Japanese] 828 00:45:28,108 --> 00:45:29,660 [speaking Japanese] 829 00:45:36,400 --> 00:45:38,552 [Michael] Shinsuke pulled the turnbuckle cover off. 830 00:45:44,691 --> 00:45:48,112 Oh my God. The mist blinding LA Knight. 831 00:45:49,279 --> 00:45:50,514 LA Knight. 832 00:45:51,765 --> 00:45:53,016 [speaking Japanese] 833 00:46:00,157 --> 00:46:02,860 [Michael] This is for the United States Title LA Knight defends 834 00:46:02,893 --> 00:46:04,828 against Shinsuke Nakamura. 835 00:46:05,996 --> 00:46:07,664 [Corey] Nakamura went for the eyes. 836 00:46:10,884 --> 00:46:13,103 Kinshasa! 837 00:46:14,755 --> 00:46:18,725 -[bell rings] -[Corey] And new United States Champion. 838 00:46:20,994 --> 00:46:22,179 [music fades] 839 00:46:24,231 --> 00:46:28,735 [Michael] He's the mysterious Shinsuke Nakamura, 840 00:46:28,769 --> 00:46:31,171 our new United States Champion. 841 00:46:31,205 --> 00:46:33,757 Nakamura is here live next. 842 00:46:40,798 --> 00:46:43,967 It is time to go to war. 843 00:46:46,019 --> 00:46:50,507 ♪ Death and hatred to mankind ♪ 844 00:46:51,341 --> 00:46:55,679 ♪ Poisoning their brainwashed minds Oh Lord, yeah… ♪ 845 00:46:56,914 --> 00:46:58,282 [Michael] Here comes Mami. 846 00:47:00,951 --> 00:47:02,386 Baseball bat in hand. 847 00:47:02,419 --> 00:47:05,422 Bringing back bad memories for Rhea Ripley. 848 00:47:06,824 --> 00:47:08,258 Iyo! Moonsault! 849 00:47:08,292 --> 00:47:09,927 She's gonna do it! 850 00:47:11,895 --> 00:47:13,797 Rhea just handcuffed Raquel. 851 00:47:14,798 --> 00:47:17,284 Riptide through the table! 852 00:47:17,317 --> 00:47:20,671 -[bell rings] -Rhea has pinned the World Champion. 853 00:47:25,742 --> 00:47:27,744 [exhales, grunts] 854 00:47:27,778 --> 00:47:29,796 [crowd cheering] 855 00:47:35,903 --> 00:47:37,971 -[grunts] -That's what I'm talking about, B. 856 00:47:38,005 --> 00:47:40,224 I know it felt good to get your hands on that Piper. 857 00:47:40,257 --> 00:47:44,228 It did. It did. But, sis, I'm so sorry. I saw your match. 858 00:47:44,261 --> 00:47:45,379 You did good, though. 859 00:47:45,412 --> 00:47:48,148 -Man, I'm so sick of Tiffany and Candace. -I know. 860 00:47:48,181 --> 00:47:50,667 I can't get ahead because them two stay on my neck. 861 00:47:51,184 --> 00:47:53,420 Excuse me, ladies. Ladies, Bianca. 862 00:47:53,453 --> 00:47:56,139 I know you suspected Piper Niven attacked Jade Cargill, 863 00:47:56,173 --> 00:48:00,077 but I can personally confirm I saw her sitting outside during your match. 864 00:48:00,110 --> 00:48:02,112 Is there anyone else that you think could've done it? 865 00:48:03,063 --> 00:48:04,982 Well, Sax, we got a list to choose from. 866 00:48:05,015 --> 00:48:09,086 You got Naya, Tiffany, Candace, Liv, Raquel. 867 00:48:09,119 --> 00:48:11,855 Yep. Yep. You know what? I don't know who did it. 868 00:48:11,888 --> 00:48:15,058 But when I find out who did it, it's on site. 869 00:48:15,876 --> 00:48:17,311 -It's on site. -Over for them. 870 00:48:17,344 --> 00:48:19,680 -Over. -Clobber. 871 00:48:25,002 --> 00:48:28,121 [Corey] Byron Saxton actually clearing Piper Nivens's name. 872 00:48:28,655 --> 00:48:30,274 [Michael] Like Sherlock Holmes. 873 00:48:30,307 --> 00:48:32,693 [Corey] I was gonna go Kojak for obvious reasons. 874 00:48:32,726 --> 00:48:34,444 [Michael laughs] 875 00:48:34,478 --> 00:48:36,480 ["The Rising Sun by WWE, CFO$ playing] 876 00:49:12,733 --> 00:49:15,886 [announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome 877 00:49:15,919 --> 00:49:22,025 the new United States Champion, 878 00:49:22,059 --> 00:49:28,966 Shinsuke Nakamura! 879 00:49:28,999 --> 00:49:31,018 [crowd cheering] 880 00:49:33,487 --> 00:49:36,873 [Michael] What a return for Shinsuke Nakamura 881 00:49:36,907 --> 00:49:39,209 this past Saturday at Survivor Series. 882 00:49:39,826 --> 00:49:42,612 He got in LA Knight's head, and it paid off. 883 00:49:43,397 --> 00:49:47,718 The sinister Nakamura, a three-time United States Champion. 884 00:49:51,555 --> 00:49:54,157 He had Knight all out of sorts Saturday, Corey. 885 00:49:54,191 --> 00:49:56,343 [Corey] Absolutely. I don't know if I've seen LA Knight 886 00:49:56,376 --> 00:49:58,061 that far off of his game. 887 00:49:58,095 --> 00:50:01,748 It's just a testament to how dangerous and sinister 888 00:50:01,782 --> 00:50:03,550 this Nakamura is, 889 00:50:03,583 --> 00:50:05,585 and I say this Shinsuke because 890 00:50:06,136 --> 00:50:09,856 this is unlike any version we've seen before. Wait a minute. 891 00:50:09,890 --> 00:50:11,892 [crowd cheering] 892 00:50:13,293 --> 00:50:15,896 This is not gonna sit well with the United States Champion. 893 00:50:15,929 --> 00:50:17,114 I'll tell you that much. 894 00:50:17,147 --> 00:50:18,482 [upbeat music playing] 895 00:50:25,338 --> 00:50:26,556 [music fades] 896 00:50:30,761 --> 00:50:32,763 [crowd chanting] LA Knight! LA Knight! 897 00:50:37,084 --> 00:50:38,585 Let me talk to you. 898 00:50:38,618 --> 00:50:40,604 [crowd cheering] 899 00:50:40,637 --> 00:50:45,342 The man they call The Megastar is in the building in Minneapolis. 900 00:50:45,375 --> 00:50:47,394 [crowd cheering] 901 00:50:48,378 --> 00:50:54,584 As I stand here, I look at a man here got to be the single sorriest example 902 00:50:54,618 --> 00:50:56,770 of a US champ. Yeah. 903 00:50:56,803 --> 00:50:58,055 [crowd] Yeah! 904 00:50:58,588 --> 00:51:02,008 Cheap shot. Cheap victory. 'Cause you ain't the real deal. 905 00:51:02,042 --> 00:51:04,778 The real deal is looking at you right now. 906 00:51:04,811 --> 00:51:06,163 [crowd] Yeah! 907 00:51:06,696 --> 00:51:10,567 And I see you standing in there holding something that belongs to me. 908 00:51:10,600 --> 00:51:12,085 [crowd] Yeah. 909 00:51:12,119 --> 00:51:14,938 So let me go ahead and not mince words not waste time. 910 00:51:14,971 --> 00:51:18,308 I want my rematch, and I want it right now. 911 00:51:18,341 --> 00:51:19,993 [crowd] Yeah! 912 00:51:27,150 --> 00:51:29,152 [crowd chanting] LA Knight! LA Knight! 913 00:51:38,295 --> 00:51:41,198 It figures you'd stand there looking dumber than a box of rocks. 914 00:51:41,231 --> 00:51:43,533 So here's what I'm gonna do. 915 00:51:44,067 --> 00:51:46,753 Since you come back, you ain't done anything except 916 00:51:46,787 --> 00:51:49,856 take advantage of me when I got my back turned. 917 00:51:49,890 --> 00:51:53,343 The only thing you've done to me while I'm looking you face-to-face 918 00:51:53,376 --> 00:51:55,378 is hit that mist, so I'll tell you what. 919 00:51:57,647 --> 00:51:59,850 Got my LA Knight mist-blockers on 920 00:52:01,451 --> 00:52:04,988 'cause you haven't given me any other option except to get 921 00:52:05,021 --> 00:52:07,891 exactly what I want by coming into this ring 922 00:52:07,924 --> 00:52:11,194 and making sure you get stomped out. 923 00:52:11,228 --> 00:52:13,230 -Yeah! Yeah. -[crowd cheering] 924 00:52:14,731 --> 00:52:17,250 [Corey] Hold the phone, LA Knight. 925 00:52:20,353 --> 00:52:23,173 El Idolo Andrade. 926 00:52:24,207 --> 00:52:26,209 He's been in the thick of this. 927 00:52:27,210 --> 00:52:29,212 LA Knight. LA Knight. 928 00:52:29,779 --> 00:52:32,716 I am here for Nakamura. 929 00:52:32,749 --> 00:52:33,984 [man] Andrade! 930 00:52:34,017 --> 00:52:36,686 -[Andrade] I haven't finished speaking. -Hold on. Hold on. 931 00:52:37,220 --> 00:52:40,056 No disrespect, my man. No disrespect. 932 00:52:40,090 --> 00:52:42,742 Look, this man is in… he's in debt right now. 933 00:52:42,776 --> 00:52:45,529 And I'm here to collect. When I get my title back, 934 00:52:45,562 --> 00:52:47,564 I tell you what, you can get… what the hell? 935 00:52:48,598 --> 00:52:51,201 -[Corey] [indistinct] It's Tama Tonga. -[Michael] Tama Tonga… 936 00:52:51,234 --> 00:52:52,369 Look out! 937 00:52:52,402 --> 00:52:57,807 The Samoan Werewolf, Jacob Fatu, going after LA Knight. 938 00:52:58,425 --> 00:53:00,844 We saw The Bloodline kick off the show tonight, Corey, 939 00:53:00,877 --> 00:53:05,015 raising hell in the backstage area, now attacking Andrade and Knight. 940 00:53:05,048 --> 00:53:07,117 [Corey] The rampage continues. 941 00:53:07,150 --> 00:53:08,785 [yells] 942 00:53:08,818 --> 00:53:11,187 [Corey] Shinsuke better be careful in there. 943 00:53:11,221 --> 00:53:13,223 [crowd clamoring] 944 00:53:27,954 --> 00:53:32,442 [Michael] Nakamura with a bit of a warning as he backs out of the ring. 945 00:53:32,475 --> 00:53:34,277 [crowd chanting] 946 00:53:38,848 --> 00:53:42,652 [Corey] Nakamura out of the picture. Andrade and LA Knight are sitting ducks. 947 00:53:42,686 --> 00:53:44,187 [indistinct arguing] 948 00:53:45,789 --> 00:53:48,808 [Michael] Now LA Knight fighting back. Solo is going for the spike. 949 00:53:49,342 --> 00:53:51,811 Oh, and a big boot. Spike! 950 00:53:51,845 --> 00:53:53,563 Get his ass to me! 951 00:53:53,597 --> 00:53:54,864 Get his ass to me! 952 00:53:54,898 --> 00:53:57,567 Hold him up. Hold him up. [indistinct] 953 00:53:58,234 --> 00:54:00,237 [Michael] Samoan Spike to Knight. 954 00:54:01,838 --> 00:54:03,840 [crowd booing] 955 00:54:08,245 --> 00:54:09,362 [tapping on microphone] 956 00:54:13,950 --> 00:54:15,952 [crowd booing] 957 00:54:20,073 --> 00:54:24,444 To anyone that's thinking The Bloodline is finished 958 00:54:27,330 --> 00:54:29,616 or The Bloodline is weak 959 00:54:31,768 --> 00:54:35,772 or just because I lost two soldiers at WarGames last week 960 00:54:35,805 --> 00:54:37,507 that we ain't the ones anymore. 961 00:54:37,540 --> 00:54:40,076 Well, guess what? I dare you to step up. 962 00:54:40,744 --> 00:54:42,445 [crowd clamoring] 963 00:54:42,479 --> 00:54:46,366 Step up and take a shot because this is exactly what will happen. 964 00:54:46,399 --> 00:54:51,271 The Bloodline will lay your ass out every single time! 965 00:54:52,072 --> 00:54:53,823 [crowd booing] 966 00:54:58,111 --> 00:55:01,164 I'm tired of people not taking me seriously. 967 00:55:02,799 --> 00:55:05,785 I'm tired of people thinking that I'm a joke. 968 00:55:05,819 --> 00:55:07,370 [crowd clamoring] 969 00:55:07,404 --> 00:55:11,141 I'm tired of all of you thinking that it's all fun and games. 970 00:55:11,174 --> 00:55:13,827 Well, guess what. You can laugh all you want. 971 00:55:13,860 --> 00:55:16,730 But I'm still your tribal chief! 972 00:55:16,763 --> 00:55:19,783 [crowd booing] 973 00:55:23,219 --> 00:55:26,656 I'm still the head of the table. 974 00:55:29,292 --> 00:55:32,078 And I still got this. 975 00:55:32,796 --> 00:55:34,798 [crowd clamoring, booing] 976 00:55:35,865 --> 00:55:39,336 So to anyone that wants to come down to this ring, 977 00:55:40,587 --> 00:55:44,274 you're gonna end up doing the same thing 978 00:55:44,307 --> 00:55:46,910 that each and every one of you will do. 979 00:55:49,346 --> 00:55:50,947 Minneapolis… 980 00:55:52,565 --> 00:55:54,567 [crowd booing] 981 00:56:01,591 --> 00:56:03,043 Acknowledge me. 982 00:56:03,076 --> 00:56:05,095 [crowd booing] 983 00:56:10,467 --> 00:56:13,970 [Corey] In the wake of WarGames, Solo and his new Bloodline 984 00:56:15,205 --> 00:56:18,491 certainly in a mood that could spell disaster 985 00:56:19,142 --> 00:56:20,744 for the rest of the roster. 986 00:56:31,771 --> 00:56:33,239 So you got us this title match, huh? 987 00:56:33,273 --> 00:56:35,258 I got us a title match to fix everything. 988 00:56:35,291 --> 00:56:36,242 -To fix things. -Yeah. 989 00:56:36,276 --> 00:56:38,511 You think this fixes things. Oh no, no. 990 00:56:38,545 --> 00:56:41,314 You just got us a title match that we should've had months ago. 991 00:56:42,282 --> 00:56:43,817 Don't you think for a second 992 00:56:44,501 --> 00:56:46,686 that I have forgotten what I told you last week. 993 00:56:47,303 --> 00:56:49,305 You still haven't given me an answer. 994 00:56:49,873 --> 00:56:51,374 But I guess we'll find out soon enough. 995 00:56:51,941 --> 00:56:53,343 I'll see you out there. 996 00:56:56,963 --> 00:56:59,415 [Corey] Well, the Street Profits are out, 997 00:56:59,449 --> 00:57:03,653 and the smoke now belongs to #DIY. 998 00:57:03,686 --> 00:57:06,790 Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin, Motor City Machine Guns 999 00:57:06,823 --> 00:57:10,176 defend their WWE Tag Team Championships 1000 00:57:10,210 --> 00:57:13,880 against Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano next. 1001 00:57:20,603 --> 00:57:22,605 Do you have any idea 1002 00:57:23,790 --> 00:57:27,477 the feeling you get when they call you 1003 00:57:27,510 --> 00:57:30,680 and tell you, "Hey, you have to be in Minneapolis, Minnesota 1004 00:57:31,297 --> 00:57:34,968 because Michael Cole is going to interview you." 1005 00:57:35,001 --> 00:57:40,423 Do you understand the rush of excitement and adrenaline that hits you 1006 00:57:40,457 --> 00:57:41,658 when you hear those words? 1007 00:57:41,691 --> 00:57:44,844 I mean, it's a feeling… I just… I… I… I… I can barely put it into words. 1008 00:57:44,878 --> 00:57:47,297 You know what? Actually, I can. Let me tell you. It sucks! 1009 00:57:47,814 --> 00:57:49,816 It sucks. I don't wanna ever, 1010 00:57:50,683 --> 00:57:54,537 ever be in Minneapolis, Minnesota, let alone for a Michael Cole interview. 1011 00:57:54,571 --> 00:57:56,789 Is this supposed to be some sort of thrill or an honor? 1012 00:57:56,823 --> 00:57:57,957 Get out of here. 1013 00:57:59,108 --> 00:58:01,211 Well, if Michael Cole wants to interview me, fine. 1014 00:58:02,061 --> 00:58:04,764 But I'm not going in there. No. 1015 00:58:04,797 --> 00:58:06,616 I've showed up to SmackDown several times 1016 00:58:06,649 --> 00:58:09,135 over the last couple of months and been told I couldn't go in. 1017 00:58:09,169 --> 00:58:11,821 So you know what? Michael Cole, you want to interview me? 1018 00:58:11,855 --> 00:58:15,558 Well, the pleasure is all yours, but you have to come out here to do it. 1019 00:58:15,592 --> 00:58:19,412 I'm at the arena. Find my car. Come have a chat. 1020 00:58:20,380 --> 00:58:22,382 Or don't. I really… I do not care. 1021 00:58:25,168 --> 00:58:28,121 [Michael] He expects me to go out there and interview him in his car. 1022 00:58:28,154 --> 00:58:29,122 It's 20 degrees out. 1023 00:58:29,155 --> 00:58:31,124 [Corey] And never mind the fact it's 20 degrees. 1024 00:58:31,157 --> 00:58:32,892 KO hasn't exactly been rational lately, 1025 00:58:32,926 --> 00:58:35,628 and he has a history of throwing down in parking lots. 1026 00:58:35,662 --> 00:58:37,714 [Michael] By the way, I think I'm better than Fallon. 1027 00:58:37,747 --> 00:58:38,932 [Corey] I'd agree with that. 1028 00:58:39,749 --> 00:58:41,067 ♪ Raise your fist ♪ 1029 00:58:52,679 --> 00:58:53,746 [explosions] 1030 00:58:55,081 --> 00:58:56,065 [bell rings] 1031 00:58:56,099 --> 00:58:58,518 [announcer] The following contest scheduled for one fall 1032 00:58:58,551 --> 00:59:03,990 is for the WWE Tag Team Championship. 1033 00:59:05,308 --> 00:59:10,230 Introducing Chris Saban and Alex Shelley. 1034 00:59:10,263 --> 00:59:15,285 They are the WWE Tag Team Champions, 1035 00:59:15,318 --> 00:59:21,524 Motor City Machine Guns! 1036 00:59:22,675 --> 00:59:25,595 [Corey] Shelley and Sabin have taken the Tag Team division 1037 00:59:25,628 --> 00:59:28,798 on SmackDown by storm in short order. 1038 00:59:30,883 --> 00:59:33,403 No rest for the weary. Fighting champions. 1039 00:59:50,937 --> 00:59:52,939 ["It's Our Moment" by WWE, Def Rebel playing] 1040 00:59:53,940 --> 00:59:56,776 [Corey] Not hoping anything bad happens. Just being realistic. 1041 00:59:56,809 --> 00:59:59,462 -[Michael] Why are you acting like that? -[Corey] Better you than me. 1042 00:59:59,495 --> 01:00:01,281 [Michael] Think I need to go interview him? 1043 01:00:01,314 --> 01:00:03,833 [Corey] I would. He didn't ask for me. 1044 01:00:04,701 --> 01:00:06,903 [announcer] Introducing the challengers. 1045 01:00:07,687 --> 01:00:12,859 Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa. 1046 01:00:12,892 --> 01:00:15,762 #DIY. 1047 01:00:15,795 --> 01:00:18,915 [Corey] I can tell before the opening bell of this matchup 1048 01:00:18,948 --> 01:00:21,451 that this is not a good look for #DIY. 1049 01:00:21,484 --> 01:00:25,221 Ciampa and Gargano former Tag Team Champions in their own right, 1050 01:00:25,254 --> 01:00:27,657 but they're not even in the same playbook right now. 1051 01:00:27,690 --> 01:00:30,877 Ciampa is doing one thing. Gargano is trying to hold it together. 1052 01:00:30,910 --> 01:00:32,912 It seems like they barely trust one another. 1053 01:00:33,463 --> 01:00:35,515 As talented as they are, #DIY, 1054 01:00:35,548 --> 01:00:39,669 I do not like their chances tonight against a very, very ready MCMG. 1055 01:00:39,702 --> 01:00:41,754 [Michael] I don't know what Johnny Gargano's thinking. 1056 01:00:41,788 --> 01:00:46,776 He's already been stabbed in the back once in his career by Tommaso Ciampa. 1057 01:00:46,809 --> 01:00:48,461 He knows he can't trust the guy. 1058 01:00:48,494 --> 01:00:51,764 Ciampa's acting the same way that he did back in NXT 1059 01:00:51,798 --> 01:00:53,883 that Blackheart style. So, you know… 1060 01:00:53,916 --> 01:00:56,185 Does he even have any idea what he's got himself into? 1061 01:00:56,219 --> 01:00:57,086 [bell rings] 1062 01:00:57,120 --> 01:01:00,757 [Michael] Ciampa going right after Sabin as this matchup gets underway. 1063 01:01:00,790 --> 01:01:05,128 And this Ciampa did a few weeks ago when he won a match on his own. 1064 01:01:05,161 --> 01:01:07,780 [Corey] Tommaso Ciampa has been an absolute madman 1065 01:01:07,814 --> 01:01:09,449 for the last several weeks. 1066 01:01:10,266 --> 01:01:12,101 And he's leading by example. 1067 01:01:12,135 --> 01:01:14,520 He's barking at Johnny Gargano, "That's what we've gotta do." 1068 01:01:14,554 --> 01:01:15,822 "This is how we do it." 1069 01:01:15,855 --> 01:01:18,708 #DIY knows what it takes to make it to the top of the mountain. 1070 01:01:18,741 --> 01:01:19,842 It's just been a while. 1071 01:01:19,876 --> 01:01:22,078 [Michael] Sabin battles back now against Ciampa. 1072 01:01:23,546 --> 01:01:26,749 Remember, the Street Profits were supposed to be in the match. 1073 01:01:26,783 --> 01:01:29,719 They were attacked backstage earlier tonight. 1074 01:01:29,752 --> 01:01:31,521 Motor City Machine Gun said, 1075 01:01:31,554 --> 01:01:34,574 "We promised the WWE fans a Tag Team Championship match." 1076 01:01:34,607 --> 01:01:36,492 "We'll take on #DIY," and now here we go. 1077 01:01:36,526 --> 01:01:38,428 [Corey] You have to appreciate the fighting spirit 1078 01:01:38,461 --> 01:01:39,696 of the Tag Team Champions. 1079 01:01:39,729 --> 01:01:41,664 Sabin and Shelley get it. They may have the gold, 1080 01:01:41,698 --> 01:01:43,533 but they're still working extremely hard 1081 01:01:43,566 --> 01:01:45,935 to earn the respect of not only the locker room, 1082 01:01:45,968 --> 01:01:47,437 but the WWE Universe. 1083 01:01:47,470 --> 01:01:51,240 They understand winning the gold did not end the journey, it just began it. 1084 01:01:52,141 --> 01:01:55,011 Ciampa and Gargano believe they have a score to settle. 1085 01:01:55,044 --> 01:01:56,379 Three! 1086 01:01:56,412 --> 01:01:58,414 [Corey] Look at this, face-first. 1087 01:01:59,082 --> 01:02:02,218 [Michael] To retain the gold cover now by Shelley, and a kickout. 1088 01:02:02,251 --> 01:02:06,255 It was back in the Number One Contender Tag Team tournament final 1089 01:02:06,289 --> 01:02:09,926 where #DIY lost to The Motor City Machine Guns. 1090 01:02:09,959 --> 01:02:13,579 The same night The Guns would go on and knock off the new Bloodline 1091 01:02:13,613 --> 01:02:14,947 to win the Tag Titles. 1092 01:02:15,531 --> 01:02:17,567 You want this now? 1093 01:02:17,600 --> 01:02:20,103 [Michael] Now a tag made to Johnny Gargano. 1094 01:02:20,136 --> 01:02:24,707 As Tommaso Ciampa says, "Johnny, take your shot." 1095 01:02:25,274 --> 01:02:29,278 Johnny instead of punching him in the face decided to go to a wrestling move. 1096 01:02:30,012 --> 01:02:31,497 And I think that's what upsets Ciampa. 1097 01:02:31,531 --> 01:02:33,282 You can see the way he's acting on the apron. 1098 01:02:33,316 --> 01:02:34,717 [Corey] Ciampa was having… Tag made. 1099 01:02:34,750 --> 01:02:37,537 Great success now tagging himself in. 1100 01:02:37,570 --> 01:02:40,540 I'm gonna do this my way with or without you. 1101 01:02:42,108 --> 01:02:43,826 But I like what we're seeing from Ciampa. 1102 01:02:43,860 --> 01:02:44,927 Pay attention. 1103 01:02:46,129 --> 01:02:47,763 [Corey] Get on board or get out of the way. 1104 01:02:47,797 --> 01:02:48,731 I'll do it myself. 1105 01:02:48,765 --> 01:02:51,451 [Michael] Why does Gargano keep putting up with this guy? 1106 01:02:51,484 --> 01:02:53,486 [Corey] We mentioned it before. It's ridiculous. 1107 01:02:54,804 --> 01:02:58,808 [Michael] Battling back is Alex Shelley of The Motor City Machine Guns. 1108 01:02:59,525 --> 01:03:02,462 Ciampa runs into a back elbow. Tag made. Here comes Sabin. 1109 01:03:02,495 --> 01:03:04,013 [Corey] I'm not sure Ciampa's aware 1110 01:03:04,046 --> 01:03:06,432 that Chris Sabin is the legal competitor for the champions. 1111 01:03:06,466 --> 01:03:08,818 -Drop kick by Shelley. -[Michael] He's gonna know right now. 1112 01:03:11,053 --> 01:03:12,822 Double team by the champs. 1113 01:03:12,855 --> 01:03:16,993 [Corey] That's tag team cohesion, unlike what we're seeing out of #DIY. 1114 01:03:17,026 --> 01:03:19,028 [crowd clapping] 1115 01:03:19,862 --> 01:03:23,616 [Michael] Motor City Machine Guns hope to keep the tag title. 1116 01:03:26,235 --> 01:03:29,138 During the commercial break, miscommunications continue 1117 01:03:29,172 --> 01:03:30,873 between Ciampa and Gargano, 1118 01:03:30,907 --> 01:03:33,643 but Ciampa trying to win the Tag Team Titles, and a kickout. 1119 01:03:33,676 --> 01:03:35,812 Corey and I were discussing during the commercial break 1120 01:03:35,845 --> 01:03:39,165 about the friendship Gargano has with both Shelley and Sabin 1121 01:03:39,198 --> 01:03:42,001 of The Motor City Machine Guns and how that sticks in the craw 1122 01:03:42,034 --> 01:03:45,788 of Tommaso Ciampa who wants undying loyalty from Gargano. 1123 01:03:45,821 --> 01:03:48,491 [Corey] At the end of the day, every great tag team 1124 01:03:48,524 --> 01:03:50,893 has undying loyalty between its competitors, 1125 01:03:50,927 --> 01:03:53,196 otherwise it's time to go your separate ways. 1126 01:03:53,229 --> 01:03:56,232 When the roster shows you next to somebody else's name, 1127 01:03:56,265 --> 01:03:57,750 as a tag team, 1128 01:03:58,367 --> 01:04:01,604 your checks depend on it, your success depends on your partner 1129 01:04:01,637 --> 01:04:03,105 as much as it does yourself. 1130 01:04:03,139 --> 01:04:05,992 I sort of understand Ciampa's mindset right now. 1131 01:04:06,609 --> 01:04:09,245 [Michael] Gargano and Shelley have known each other 20 years. 1132 01:04:09,278 --> 01:04:12,365 Gargano looked up to Shelley early on in his career. 1133 01:04:12,398 --> 01:04:16,335 Oh no! Ciampa with a boot to Gargano. 1134 01:04:16,369 --> 01:04:18,521 -[Corey] Cue the meltdown. -You stupid… 1135 01:04:19,589 --> 01:04:20,540 Stupid. 1136 01:04:21,290 --> 01:04:23,759 [Michael] Looked like Gargano had an opportunity to grab Shelley 1137 01:04:23,793 --> 01:04:25,795 when he came to the corner and he backed off that. 1138 01:04:25,828 --> 01:04:29,165 And Ciampa delivered the kick and inadvertently took out his partner. 1139 01:04:29,966 --> 01:04:31,667 [Corey] Nobody home for Ciampa in the corner. 1140 01:04:31,701 --> 01:04:35,154 Shelley in desperate need of a tag. Boot to the gut by one of the challengers. 1141 01:04:35,187 --> 01:04:37,406 -Here it comes! -Looking for the Fairy Tale Ending. 1142 01:04:37,940 --> 01:04:39,792 A great counter this time by Shelley. 1143 01:04:39,825 --> 01:04:41,277 Can he make a tag to Sabin? 1144 01:04:42,478 --> 01:04:44,363 [Corey] Shelley has the option to tag Chris Sabin. 1145 01:04:44,397 --> 01:04:47,416 Johnny Gargano's down on the floor in front of our announce desk 1146 01:04:47,450 --> 01:04:49,368 courtesy of the running boot from Ciampa. 1147 01:04:49,402 --> 01:04:52,121 [Michael] Here comes Sabin now with a clothesline 1148 01:04:52,154 --> 01:04:53,589 to Tommaso Ciampa. 1149 01:04:53,623 --> 01:04:55,975 And The Motor City Machine Guns picking up the pace. 1150 01:04:57,643 --> 01:04:59,879 [Corey] Inverted atomic drop by Chris Sabin. 1151 01:05:01,864 --> 01:05:03,432 Sunset flip attempt by Ciampa. 1152 01:05:03,466 --> 01:05:05,468 -Big kick. -[Michael] What a kick. 1153 01:05:08,537 --> 01:05:11,057 [Corey] One to match for Johnny Gargano. 1154 01:05:12,091 --> 01:05:16,045 Minneapolis, Minnesota. Hail Sabin. 1155 01:05:17,296 --> 01:05:18,764 [Michael] Oh! Crossbody. 1156 01:05:18,798 --> 01:05:20,800 Lateral press for the win. 1157 01:05:20,833 --> 01:05:22,418 Kickout by Ciampa. 1158 01:05:22,451 --> 01:05:24,570 [scattered boos] 1159 01:05:24,604 --> 01:05:26,172 [Corey] Take a look at this. 1160 01:05:26,205 --> 01:05:28,107 Chris Sabin, full extension, 1161 01:05:28,140 --> 01:05:31,744 crossbody block driving all of the wind out of Tommaso Ciampa. 1162 01:05:34,196 --> 01:05:37,149 And the Machine Guns are rolling right now. 1163 01:05:38,567 --> 01:05:40,536 -Here comes Shelley. -[yelling] 1164 01:05:40,569 --> 01:05:43,356 Double team for The Motor City Machine Guns. 1165 01:05:43,973 --> 01:05:45,474 The tag champs are rolling. 1166 01:05:46,626 --> 01:05:48,611 -[grunting] -Green! 1167 01:05:48,644 --> 01:05:50,112 [Michael] Oh the knee! 1168 01:05:50,146 --> 01:05:54,850 [Corey] Spectacular double-team offense from The Motor City Machine Guns. 1169 01:05:54,884 --> 01:05:56,469 [Michael] To retain the tag team gold, 1170 01:05:56,502 --> 01:05:59,889 hook of the leg and a two-count. Kickout by Ciampa. 1171 01:05:59,922 --> 01:06:01,924 [crowd clamoring] 1172 01:06:03,759 --> 01:06:07,213 [Corey] This has essentially devolved into a handicap match situation 1173 01:06:07,246 --> 01:06:08,831 for Tommaso Ciampa. 1174 01:06:08,864 --> 01:06:11,667 Gargano's been a non-factor for the last few minutes. 1175 01:06:11,701 --> 01:06:13,703 [Michael] Well, his overzealousness… 1176 01:06:15,621 --> 01:06:17,823 [Corey] Who's overzealous? You blaming Ciampa? 1177 01:06:17,857 --> 01:06:19,975 [Michael] Yeah. Ciampa kicked Gargano in the face. 1178 01:06:20,009 --> 01:06:21,811 [Corey] Gargano got in the way. 1179 01:06:21,844 --> 01:06:24,180 [Michael] Gargano finally pulling himself up to the apron. 1180 01:06:28,701 --> 01:06:31,554 Ciampa with a cheap shot to Sabin. 1181 01:06:31,587 --> 01:06:34,006 [Corey] Even if this ends the way it appears it's going to end, 1182 01:06:34,040 --> 01:06:36,876 you've got to respect the effort from Tommaso Ciampa. 1183 01:06:36,909 --> 01:06:38,411 [Michael] Twisting neckbreaker. 1184 01:06:38,444 --> 01:06:41,514 Hooks the inside leg for the title, and a kickout at two. 1185 01:06:41,547 --> 01:06:45,468 [Corey] Ciampa has single-handedly kept his team in this matchup. 1186 01:06:49,455 --> 01:06:55,895 Icy stare… from Tommaso Ciampa to his longtime partner. 1187 01:06:57,246 --> 01:07:00,733 -[Michael] Shelley dumped out of the ring. -[crowd chanting] 1188 01:07:02,635 --> 01:07:04,086 -Get on him! -You two back inside the ring. 1189 01:07:04,120 --> 01:07:07,790 Let's go. Take it out, Ciampa. These guys back in. You, out. Them in. 1190 01:07:07,823 --> 01:07:08,824 One! 1191 01:07:10,259 --> 01:07:12,645 [Corey] Johnny's got to pull the trigger. Let's be honest. 1192 01:07:13,279 --> 01:07:15,381 Ciampa did all the heavy lifting. 1193 01:07:15,414 --> 01:07:17,366 All Johnny has to do is finish the job. 1194 01:07:17,400 --> 01:07:19,902 -What the hell was that? -What? What? What do you want? 1195 01:07:19,935 --> 01:07:21,937 -You can't win out there. -The table. You can do something. 1196 01:07:21,971 --> 01:07:23,572 [crowd clamoring] 1197 01:07:25,307 --> 01:07:26,409 Do something. 1198 01:07:27,643 --> 01:07:28,878 -[man] Yeah! -[crowd cheering] 1199 01:07:28,911 --> 01:07:32,281 -[Corey] Oh boy. -Get out of here! Get out of here. 1200 01:07:32,314 --> 01:07:35,384 -You're done. -Good. Go. Go. 1201 01:07:35,418 --> 01:07:38,170 I'll do this myself. I'll do this myself. 1202 01:07:38,971 --> 01:07:40,122 [Ciampa] We're done. 1203 01:07:41,023 --> 01:07:43,025 [wrestlers grunt] 1204 01:07:43,058 --> 01:07:44,894 -[crowd counting down] -[Michael] Kick out. 1205 01:07:44,927 --> 01:07:46,796 Ciampa was just out here screaming, "We're done." 1206 01:07:46,829 --> 01:07:51,050 We're seeing the implosion of #DIY as we speak. 1207 01:07:51,083 --> 01:07:53,085 [Corey] Face-first into the buckle. Tag. 1208 01:07:55,020 --> 01:07:57,039 Look, I understand. 1209 01:07:57,073 --> 01:07:58,741 [Ciampa] You're useless! 1210 01:07:59,608 --> 01:08:02,061 Ciampa's screaming that Gargano's useless. 1211 01:08:02,094 --> 01:08:03,946 [Corey] I understand the frustration. 1212 01:08:03,979 --> 01:08:05,815 [Michael] Meanwhile, the referee is distracted. 1213 01:08:05,848 --> 01:08:08,284 Going for skull and bones. Putting this one away. 1214 01:08:08,317 --> 01:08:10,186 Gargano low blow. 1215 01:08:10,219 --> 01:08:12,955 Wait a minute. A low blow by Gargano. 1216 01:08:12,988 --> 01:08:14,990 The official never saw it. 1217 01:08:15,024 --> 01:08:16,959 [crowd booing] 1218 01:08:16,992 --> 01:08:18,461 Wait for the tag, Shelley. 1219 01:08:19,528 --> 01:08:22,631 [Michael] Shelley cannot believe what Gargano just did. 1220 01:08:22,665 --> 01:08:26,802 And a super kick to his longtime friend, Alex Shelley. 1221 01:08:27,653 --> 01:08:29,605 [Corey] With friends like Gargano… 1222 01:08:29,638 --> 01:08:32,675 [Michael] And look at the smile on Ciampa's face. 1223 01:08:32,708 --> 01:08:34,477 And Gargano as well. 1224 01:08:36,595 --> 01:08:39,782 -Well, that worked. -[Michael] You gotta be kidding me. 1225 01:08:40,916 --> 01:08:42,418 Was this all a plan? 1226 01:08:42,451 --> 01:08:45,488 [Corey] Michael Cole, I think it was. 1227 01:08:45,521 --> 01:08:46,972 [Michael] Meet in the middle. 1228 01:08:48,224 --> 01:08:50,292 -Cover by Ciampa. -[crowd counting down] 1229 01:08:50,326 --> 01:08:52,778 -We've got new Tag Team Champions! -[bell rings] 1230 01:08:54,330 --> 01:08:56,615 -What a ruse. -[announcer] Here are your winners. 1231 01:08:56,649 --> 01:09:03,572 And new WWE Tag Team Champions, 1232 01:09:04,240 --> 01:09:08,277 #DIY 1233 01:09:08,310 --> 01:09:13,749 [Corey] What a shocking turn of events in this one. 1234 01:09:13,782 --> 01:09:15,417 [Michael] I was fooled. 1235 01:09:15,451 --> 01:09:16,936 [Corey] You and me both, Cole. 1236 01:09:16,969 --> 01:09:21,123 I hate this as much as Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin 1237 01:09:21,157 --> 01:09:23,726 for their team, for The Motor City Machine Guns, 1238 01:09:23,759 --> 01:09:27,196 but Johnny Gargano, when the chips were down, 1239 01:09:27,229 --> 01:09:29,932 did what needed to be done. 1240 01:09:29,965 --> 01:09:32,034 He took the road less traveled, 1241 01:09:32,067 --> 01:09:34,403 the low road, the less popular road. 1242 01:09:35,337 --> 01:09:40,159 A brilliantly hatched plan by the former, 1243 01:09:40,192 --> 01:09:45,881 nay, new WWE Tag Team Champions. 1244 01:09:46,549 --> 01:09:50,319 Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano. 1245 01:09:53,339 --> 01:09:55,841 What else is gonna happen tonight? First we saw that. 1246 01:09:56,492 --> 01:09:57,960 Now, Corey, 1247 01:09:58,978 --> 01:10:01,530 I've actually got to leave the announce desk right now. 1248 01:10:01,564 --> 01:10:03,666 I've got to walk out and interview Kevin Owens 1249 01:10:03,699 --> 01:10:04,917 in a car in the parking lot. 1250 01:10:04,950 --> 01:10:08,387 I hope you brought a warm coat because it is freezing outside. 1251 01:10:09,088 --> 01:10:12,875 Stick with the overcoat, Cole. Hope he didn't bring that stupid singlet. 1252 01:10:12,908 --> 01:10:15,794 Anyway, Michael Cole is headed out to the parking lot 1253 01:10:15,828 --> 01:10:18,597 to try to catch up with Kevin Owens. 1254 01:10:18,631 --> 01:10:22,117 We've got new Tag Team Champions. SmackDown keeps rolling. 1255 01:10:27,089 --> 01:10:30,426 SmackDown is live tonight from the home of the Vikings, 1256 01:10:30,459 --> 01:10:36,148 the Wild, the Twins, and the 2026 SummerSlam, 1257 01:10:36,181 --> 01:10:38,183 Minneapolis, Minnesota. 1258 01:10:38,217 --> 01:10:41,237 It is ice-cold outside, but trust me, 1259 01:10:41,270 --> 01:10:45,007 it is red-hot inside of the Target Center tonight. 1260 01:10:45,557 --> 01:10:49,812 The signs are out in full effect as they are each and every week. 1261 01:10:49,845 --> 01:10:53,499 Be it Raw, be it SmackDown or one of our Premium Live Events, 1262 01:10:54,750 --> 01:10:58,754 when WWE rolls to your town make sure that you have your sign ready 1263 01:10:58,787 --> 01:11:01,156 and let your voices be heard. 1264 01:11:01,190 --> 01:11:02,825 "Cody Rhodes for president." 1265 01:11:03,642 --> 01:11:06,045 Not the worst idea I have ever heard. 1266 01:11:07,980 --> 01:11:09,815 This all went down moments ago. 1267 01:11:09,848 --> 01:11:12,584 The WWE Tag Team Titles on the line. 1268 01:11:13,352 --> 01:11:17,206 Johnny Gargano, stunning not only the WWE Universe, 1269 01:11:17,239 --> 01:11:20,609 but longtime friends Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin. 1270 01:11:21,160 --> 01:11:24,997 Gargano grinning ear to ear, making the tag 1271 01:11:25,030 --> 01:11:28,851 to Tommaso Ciampa, and the rift within #DIY 1272 01:11:28,884 --> 01:11:34,473 appears to have been all a ruse or at least all in the past. 1273 01:11:34,506 --> 01:11:38,961 Brand-new WWE Tag Team Champions. 1274 01:11:41,230 --> 01:11:43,265 [talking over each other] 1275 01:11:43,299 --> 01:11:45,301 I'm right. I'm right. 1276 01:11:46,368 --> 01:11:47,753 There's my beautiful wife. 1277 01:11:47,786 --> 01:11:50,389 -That was amazing. -We're just missing Quill and Willow. 1278 01:11:51,056 --> 01:11:53,759 -Tell the kids. Tell the kids. -Daddy ain't a loser. 1279 01:11:54,610 --> 01:11:57,379 We ain't losers. We are the champions. 1280 01:11:57,413 --> 01:11:58,814 [both yelling] 1281 01:11:59,348 --> 01:12:03,602 Congratulations to Ciampa and Gargano, the new WWE Tag Team Champions. 1282 01:12:03,635 --> 01:12:05,871 As you'll notice, conspicuous by his absence, 1283 01:12:05,904 --> 01:12:08,691 my partner Michael Cole has been summoned to the parking lot 1284 01:12:08,724 --> 01:12:13,262 here at the Target Center to interview The Prizefighter Kevin Owens 1285 01:12:13,295 --> 01:12:16,482 ahead of his battle with Cody Rhodes on Saturday Night's Main Event. 1286 01:12:16,515 --> 01:12:18,517 Let's check in and see if Cole's made it thus far. 1287 01:12:23,238 --> 01:12:24,273 Can we go inside? 1288 01:12:24,873 --> 01:12:26,625 Nah, get in the car, Michael. 1289 01:12:26,658 --> 01:12:28,694 -You want me… I'm not getting in the car. -Come on. 1290 01:12:28,727 --> 01:12:31,447 You're freezing. I got it a nice, toasty 68 in here. 1291 01:12:32,481 --> 01:12:35,184 Come on. Let me unlock it. There. 1292 01:12:36,118 --> 01:12:37,453 -There you go. -[Michael] You know… 1293 01:12:37,986 --> 01:12:39,671 How long are you gonna keep this up? 1294 01:12:39,705 --> 01:12:42,174 We had a nice cushy room to do the sit-down. 1295 01:12:42,207 --> 01:12:44,209 Aw, come on. Let me ask you this. 1296 01:12:44,243 --> 01:12:46,362 Do you know how many times over the last few weeks 1297 01:12:46,395 --> 01:12:50,049 ever since Bad Blood, ever since I dropped the little golden boy Cody, 1298 01:12:50,082 --> 01:12:51,467 know how many times I've shown up 1299 01:12:51,500 --> 01:12:53,736 and been told you're not welcome here, you can't come in? 1300 01:12:53,769 --> 01:12:55,938 So you know what? This is a preemptive strike. 1301 01:12:55,971 --> 01:12:58,774 Listen, I was gonna plan to do an unbiased interview with you. 1302 01:12:58,807 --> 01:13:01,777 You? Unbiased? You? 1303 01:13:01,810 --> 01:13:03,312 Are you kidding me? 1304 01:13:03,345 --> 01:13:05,681 The number one Cody Rhodes fanboy? 1305 01:13:06,248 --> 01:13:08,050 -Get outta here, Michael. -That's unfair. 1306 01:13:08,083 --> 01:13:09,635 No, it is not unfair. 1307 01:13:09,668 --> 01:13:11,970 You and I have known each other for what, ten, 12 years? 1308 01:13:12,004 --> 01:13:13,922 -You were there… -Something like that. 1309 01:13:13,956 --> 01:13:15,340 And I was there at NXT. 1310 01:13:15,374 --> 01:13:17,226 We sat down and did interviews together, 1311 01:13:17,259 --> 01:13:19,912 talked about the business, spent a lot of time with each other. 1312 01:13:19,945 --> 01:13:22,765 i was one of your biggest supporters until just recently. 1313 01:13:22,798 --> 01:13:26,001 Oh my God. I was trying to get people to like me. 1314 01:13:26,034 --> 01:13:29,104 If I knew then what I know now, I wouldn't have wasted my time talking. 1315 01:13:29,138 --> 01:13:33,175 I can't believe you don't see things the way I see them. 1316 01:13:33,992 --> 01:13:35,878 How many times were you there 1317 01:13:35,911 --> 01:13:40,249 sitting at the table watching Roman Reigns trying to end my career? Huh? 1318 01:13:40,282 --> 01:13:42,985 And then Cody Rhodes shows up at Bad Blood 1319 01:13:43,018 --> 01:13:45,170 to stand alongside Roman. 1320 01:13:45,204 --> 01:13:47,389 No, no, no. It's not even just about that. 1321 01:13:48,090 --> 01:13:49,591 What about what Cody Rhodes said 1322 01:13:49,625 --> 01:13:51,727 a couple weeks ago calling me an egomaniac? 1323 01:13:51,760 --> 01:13:54,196 Told me I was obsessed with being the top guy. Let me ask you. 1324 01:13:54,229 --> 01:13:56,198 Which one of us left in 2016 1325 01:13:56,231 --> 01:13:58,434 because they weren't happy with the opportunities? 1326 01:13:58,467 --> 01:13:59,635 Was it me or Cody Rhodes? 1327 01:14:00,452 --> 01:14:01,837 Huh? And then who came back? 1328 01:14:01,870 --> 01:14:03,939 And then since he came back, it's all about Cody. 1329 01:14:03,972 --> 01:14:06,008 His stupid logo is everywhere. 1330 01:14:06,041 --> 01:14:09,812 The pyro. Not one, not two, three sets of pyros for his entrance. 1331 01:14:09,845 --> 01:14:11,013 -Kevin. -What? 1332 01:14:11,547 --> 01:14:14,383 It's not just Cody. Jey Uso, 1333 01:14:15,167 --> 01:14:16,051 Jimmy Uso, 1334 01:14:16,585 --> 01:14:19,404 Cody Rhodes, Sami Zayn 1335 01:14:19,438 --> 01:14:21,790 all thought it was good to help out Roman. 1336 01:14:21,824 --> 01:14:25,894 You know what? You think I care what Jimmy and Jey Uso do? 1337 01:14:25,928 --> 01:14:29,264 You know, they've chosen to be Roman Reigns's pawns 1338 01:14:29,298 --> 01:14:32,601 long before [grunts]. It's fine. They wanna go back to that? Great. 1339 01:14:32,634 --> 01:14:34,837 And as far as Sami Zayn is concerned, trust me. 1340 01:14:34,870 --> 01:14:36,555 We'll cross that bridge when we get to it. 1341 01:14:36,588 --> 01:14:39,007 I, right now, am focused on Cody Rhodes. 1342 01:14:39,041 --> 01:14:40,609 -And his betrayal-- -You need-- 1343 01:14:40,642 --> 01:14:43,445 Michael, you don't have any friends. You don't have any friends. 1344 01:14:43,478 --> 01:14:46,114 That's why you don't understand what betrayal is. 1345 01:14:46,148 --> 01:14:49,768 Cody Rhodes was my friend. Spat in my face. Stabbed in my back. 1346 01:14:50,502 --> 01:14:52,504 -Stabbed me in the back. -With all due respect… 1347 01:14:53,322 --> 01:14:55,424 I think you're being very petty. 1348 01:14:55,457 --> 01:14:58,160 And I have a little bit of advice for you if you don't mind taking it. 1349 01:14:58,660 --> 01:15:00,662 Maybe you should look in the mirror, Kevin. 1350 01:15:00,696 --> 01:15:02,447 -And realize-- -What am I supposed to see? 1351 01:15:02,481 --> 01:15:04,783 -That this is all you. -I see a handsome man who's right. 1352 01:15:04,816 --> 01:15:06,718 -Completely right. -This is all you. 1353 01:15:06,752 --> 01:15:09,188 -You're the problem. -I'm the problem? 1354 01:15:12,474 --> 01:15:13,308 You know what? 1355 01:15:14,243 --> 01:15:15,427 Get out of my car. 1356 01:15:16,411 --> 01:15:18,413 Leave my rental vehicle right now. 1357 01:15:19,932 --> 01:15:20,883 [Michael scoffs] 1358 01:15:20,916 --> 01:15:22,317 Unbelievable. 1359 01:15:23,519 --> 01:15:24,937 Hey, wait, Michael. Michael. 1360 01:15:25,787 --> 01:15:26,838 Are you gonna apolog… 1361 01:15:27,739 --> 01:15:29,741 [crowd laughs] 1362 01:15:32,945 --> 01:15:34,263 Disgusting. 1363 01:15:44,590 --> 01:15:48,110 [Corey] It is obvious that Kevin Owens is overflowing with angst, 1364 01:15:48,143 --> 01:15:51,246 anger and vitriol, and it all comes to a head 1365 01:15:51,280 --> 01:15:54,600 one week from tomorrow at Saturday Night's Main Event 1366 01:15:54,633 --> 01:15:57,419 as The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes 1367 01:15:57,452 --> 01:16:00,889 defends his gold against Kevin Owens. 1368 01:16:00,923 --> 01:16:05,193 But before we get to Long Island, we got another SmackDown headed your way, 1369 01:16:05,227 --> 01:16:06,678 and it is big. 1370 01:16:06,712 --> 01:16:10,882 The Women's United States Championship tournament semifinals begin 1371 01:16:10,916 --> 01:16:15,270 as Bayley goes one-on-one with Chelsea Green. 1372 01:16:15,304 --> 01:16:17,105 And on the other side of the bracket, 1373 01:16:17,139 --> 01:16:22,244 Michin will battle Ms. Money in the Bank, Tiffany Stratton. 1374 01:16:22,277 --> 01:16:25,030 The winners will advance to Long Island 1375 01:16:25,063 --> 01:16:26,915 to Saturday Night's Main Event 1376 01:16:26,949 --> 01:16:30,719 to crown the first ever Women's United States Champion. 1377 01:16:35,073 --> 01:16:36,275 It was a good conversation. 1378 01:16:36,308 --> 01:16:37,843 -Very good. -Cheers, mate. 1379 01:16:41,980 --> 01:16:43,031 What's up? 1380 01:16:46,518 --> 01:16:47,536 Hey, man. What's up? 1381 01:16:47,569 --> 01:16:50,072 You got time to talk to these Raw guys, but not me? 1382 01:16:50,105 --> 01:16:52,240 Raw guys? You mean the World Heavyweight Champion? 1383 01:16:52,274 --> 01:16:54,626 No, you mean the first round draft pick here on SmackDown. 1384 01:16:54,660 --> 01:16:56,061 Is there something you need? 1385 01:16:56,094 --> 01:16:58,246 It's not something that I need. It's something that you need. 1386 01:16:58,280 --> 01:17:01,166 You need to figure out where I fit in with the transfer portal thing 1387 01:17:01,199 --> 01:17:04,252 with Raw and SmackDown 'cause if you can't figure it out then 1388 01:17:04,286 --> 01:17:07,456 Monday Night Melo sounds good over on Netflix. I'm just sayin'. 1389 01:17:08,523 --> 01:17:09,591 Mr. Hayes, 1390 01:17:09,625 --> 01:17:12,844 the idea of you going to Monday Night Raw and being Adam Pierce's headache 1391 01:17:12,878 --> 01:17:14,346 instead of mine doesn't sound like a threat. 1392 01:17:14,379 --> 01:17:16,732 Sounds like something that comes with balloons and a cake. 1393 01:17:16,765 --> 01:17:19,217 But, seeing as you mentioned it, 1394 01:17:19,251 --> 01:17:23,438 I do have someone very special in mind just for you. 1395 01:17:23,472 --> 01:17:25,774 That's what I thought. Hey, y'all see that? 1396 01:17:25,807 --> 01:17:28,744 That's how you get things done around here. [chuckles] I… 1397 01:17:34,049 --> 01:17:36,051 ["Kingdom" by Downstait playing] 1398 01:17:55,637 --> 01:17:58,807 ♪ Adrenaline in my soul ♪ 1399 01:17:58,840 --> 01:18:01,843 ♪ Every fight out of control ♪ 1400 01:18:01,877 --> 01:18:06,048 ♪ Do it all to get them off their feet ♪ 1401 01:18:07,683 --> 01:18:10,819 ♪ Crowd is here, about to blow ♪ 1402 01:18:10,852 --> 01:18:13,772 ♪ Waitin' for me to start the show ♪ 1403 01:18:13,805 --> 01:18:18,326 ♪ Out the curtain, lights go up I'm home ♪ 1404 01:18:18,360 --> 01:18:19,561 -[crowd singing] -♪ Whoa… ♪ 1405 01:18:19,594 --> 01:18:20,946 [explosions] 1406 01:18:24,099 --> 01:18:25,016 [bell rings] 1407 01:18:25,050 --> 01:18:28,053 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 1408 01:18:28,086 --> 01:18:31,323 Introducing first from Atlanta, Georgia, 1409 01:18:31,356 --> 01:18:34,960 weighing in at 222 pounds, 1410 01:18:34,993 --> 01:18:41,783 he is the Undisputed WWE Champion, 1411 01:18:42,284 --> 01:18:46,054 The American Nightmare 1412 01:18:46,088 --> 01:18:50,325 Cody Rhodes! 1413 01:18:50,358 --> 01:18:54,179 [Corey] Cody Rhodes knows full well that come Saturday Night's Main Event 1414 01:18:54,212 --> 01:18:57,332 he will be in Kevin Owens' crosshairs. 1415 01:18:57,365 --> 01:19:01,653 But tonight, Cody must shift focus as he goes one-on-one 1416 01:19:01,686 --> 01:19:04,973 with Chad Gable of American Made. 1417 01:19:07,192 --> 01:19:10,629 Fasten your seatbelts. Get ready for a ride. 1418 01:19:11,279 --> 01:19:16,668 This is your official banger alert. Rhodes/Gable live next. 1419 01:19:18,186 --> 01:19:19,671 -[crowd singing along] -♪ Whoa ♪ 1420 01:19:19,704 --> 01:19:20,856 [explosions] 1421 01:19:23,875 --> 01:19:24,743 [music fades] 1422 01:19:28,029 --> 01:19:30,031 [Michael] And Cody Rhodes defends his championship 1423 01:19:30,065 --> 01:19:32,584 at Saturday Night's Main Event a week from tomorrow 1424 01:19:32,617 --> 01:19:35,220 when he takes on Kevin Owens. 1425 01:19:35,253 --> 01:19:38,990 But first tonight, a battle with Chad Gable. 1426 01:19:40,559 --> 01:19:42,561 [dramatic music playing] 1427 01:19:53,054 --> 01:19:58,977 [announcer] And his opponent representing American Made, 1428 01:19:59,010 --> 01:20:01,313 from Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1429 01:20:01,346 --> 01:20:08,086 weighing in at 202 pounds, Chad Gable 1430 01:20:08,119 --> 01:20:11,323 [Michael] To get everybody caught up, the reason Chad Gable is here tonight 1431 01:20:11,356 --> 01:20:14,976 is to talk about his contract with our general manager, Nick Aldis. 1432 01:20:15,010 --> 01:20:17,496 Come January 6th when Raw moves to Netflix 1433 01:20:17,529 --> 01:20:20,615 and on January 3rd SmackDown here on USA, 1434 01:20:20,649 --> 01:20:22,400 big changes are on the way. 1435 01:20:22,434 --> 01:20:24,653 A transfer window has been opened up 1436 01:20:24,686 --> 01:20:27,589 with the NXT, SmackDown, and Raw general managers. 1437 01:20:27,622 --> 01:20:32,010 We'll be shifting some Superstars around to different shows. 1438 01:20:32,878 --> 01:20:35,430 [Corey] I got to question Cody Rhodes's mindset here tonight. 1439 01:20:35,463 --> 01:20:37,499 He is eight days away 1440 01:20:37,532 --> 01:20:42,787 from a high-stakes, high-pressure, extremely personal championship defense. 1441 01:20:42,821 --> 01:20:44,322 Which you can attest to, Michael Cole. 1442 01:20:44,356 --> 01:20:46,474 You were just a few feet away from Kevin Owens. 1443 01:20:46,508 --> 01:20:51,363 This is Chad Gable, a world-class athlete, a United States Olympian. 1444 01:20:51,396 --> 01:20:54,833 Gable can and most likely will hurt Cody. 1445 01:20:54,866 --> 01:20:56,434 -My question is how bad. -[bell rings] 1446 01:20:56,468 --> 01:20:59,671 [Michael] Chad Gable from right here in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 1447 01:20:59,704 --> 01:21:02,607 You wouldn't know that by the sound of the WWE fans moments ago, 1448 01:21:02,641 --> 01:21:04,743 but nonetheless, what an opportunity for Gable. 1449 01:21:04,776 --> 01:21:07,162 Corey, if he knocks off Cody tonight, 1450 01:21:07,195 --> 01:21:09,397 he's got to be in line for a future title opportunity. 1451 01:21:09,431 --> 01:21:11,099 [Corey] No doubt about it. 1452 01:21:11,132 --> 01:21:13,251 I'd argue he could probably jump the line 1453 01:21:13,285 --> 01:21:15,203 of everyone with the exception of Kevin Owens 1454 01:21:15,237 --> 01:21:17,689 as the contract's already signed in that one. 1455 01:21:17,722 --> 01:21:20,876 [Michael] You saw the World Champ here from Monday Night Raw, Gunther, 1456 01:21:20,909 --> 01:21:22,244 talking to our general manager. 1457 01:21:22,277 --> 01:21:23,678 Cody Rhodes knocked off Gunther 1458 01:21:23,712 --> 01:21:27,866 back at Crown Jewel to win the first ever Crown Jewel Championship last month. 1459 01:21:27,899 --> 01:21:30,752 [Corey] What about the rivalry between The Ring General and Chad Gable? 1460 01:21:30,785 --> 01:21:34,289 Put on some absolute classics when Gunther was the Intercontinental Champion. 1461 01:21:34,322 --> 01:21:37,342 It seemed as though Gable was destined to be the one to dethrone Gunther. 1462 01:21:37,375 --> 01:21:40,045 [Michael] It was that moment when he couldn't get the job done 1463 01:21:40,078 --> 01:21:41,830 and where he really flipped out. 1464 01:21:41,863 --> 01:21:44,733 And that's where he took on his new demeanor and new attitude. 1465 01:21:47,269 --> 01:21:50,138 And again, Cody Rhodes can ill afford injury tonight 1466 01:21:50,171 --> 01:21:54,242 going into the battle for the Undisputed WWE Championship 1467 01:21:54,276 --> 01:21:55,477 with Kevin Owens. 1468 01:21:56,945 --> 01:21:59,965 The return of Saturday Night's Main Event. 1469 01:21:59,998 --> 01:22:02,667 [Corey] I appreciate Cody wants to keep his skill set strong. 1470 01:22:02,701 --> 01:22:04,269 Iron sharpens iron. 1471 01:22:04,302 --> 01:22:06,538 Cody wants to be at the absolute top of his game, 1472 01:22:06,571 --> 01:22:10,125 which is great, but physically speaking, that may not be the case 1473 01:22:10,158 --> 01:22:12,711 when you're dealing with somebody as dangerous as Chad Gable. 1474 01:22:13,612 --> 01:22:15,397 [Michael] Cody Rhodes, he's getting upset. 1475 01:22:15,430 --> 01:22:18,199 He's getting sick and tired of hearing some people talk behind his back 1476 01:22:18,233 --> 01:22:22,404 saying that he's not being a good friend, not being a loyal friend to Kevin Owens. 1477 01:22:22,437 --> 01:22:24,506 [Corey] When you're a friend to everyone, 1478 01:22:24,539 --> 01:22:26,074 you're a friend to no one. 1479 01:22:26,107 --> 01:22:28,777 [Michael] And Cody drops down. Big right hand. 1480 01:22:30,011 --> 01:22:33,898 To Chad Gable. Gable says all Cody cares about is Cody. 1481 01:22:33,932 --> 01:22:36,318 You deserve what's coming at the hands of Kevin Owens. 1482 01:22:36,351 --> 01:22:39,187 [Corey] And listen, I have a hard time disagreeing 1483 01:22:39,220 --> 01:22:41,106 with a lot of what Kevin Owens is saying. 1484 01:22:41,139 --> 01:22:44,626 I don't necessarily know that I agree with how Kevin's been handling it. 1485 01:22:45,910 --> 01:22:47,629 But you can understand it. 1486 01:22:47,662 --> 01:22:50,999 You got to have sympathy for the devil when you listen to Kevin and his reasons 1487 01:22:51,032 --> 01:22:52,751 for having these issues with Cody. 1488 01:22:52,784 --> 01:22:54,869 [Michael] Now Ivy Nile up on the apron. 1489 01:22:55,437 --> 01:22:56,721 Part of American Made. 1490 01:22:57,505 --> 01:22:59,574 [Corey] As Chad Gable refers to her, Lady Liberty. 1491 01:23:00,342 --> 01:23:03,778 [Michael] And now Chad Gable looking to take advantage of the distraction. 1492 01:23:03,812 --> 01:23:05,630 Oh, man. Right to the ankle. 1493 01:23:05,664 --> 01:23:08,350 Soften up the ankle and the knee of Cody Rhodes. Cody's in trouble. 1494 01:23:08,383 --> 01:23:10,518 Referee Jessika Carr right down to check on him. 1495 01:23:10,552 --> 01:23:13,421 But Cody Rhodes is in trouble. Here's the opening Gable needed. 1496 01:23:13,455 --> 01:23:17,175 [Corey] Lightning quick dragon screw leg whip from Gable. 1497 01:23:17,208 --> 01:23:19,160 Could be the turning point in this matchup. 1498 01:23:19,194 --> 01:23:22,130 It could be the beginning of the end for The American Nightmare. 1499 01:23:22,681 --> 01:23:24,232 -[Michael] Oh. -[Corey] Oh God. 1500 01:23:24,265 --> 01:23:26,534 [Michael] Kevin Owens, of course, took off in a car. 1501 01:23:26,568 --> 01:23:28,787 He's got to be watching this match somewhere 1502 01:23:28,820 --> 01:23:31,740 and laughing over the fact that Rhodes is banged up 1503 01:23:31,773 --> 01:23:32,874 at the hands of Gable. 1504 01:23:37,078 --> 01:23:40,715 It has been a master class by Chad Gable here tonight 1505 01:23:40,749 --> 01:23:42,650 in his hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota. 1506 01:23:42,684 --> 01:23:44,719 Our main event on Friday Night SmackDown. 1507 01:23:44,753 --> 01:23:49,174 Gable has injured the left knee, left ankle of Cody Rhodes, 1508 01:23:49,207 --> 01:23:52,277 and he is dominating the Undisputed WWE Champion. 1509 01:23:52,310 --> 01:23:54,295 -[grunting] -Break it up. One. Two. 1510 01:23:54,329 --> 01:23:56,898 [Corey] Look at Gable, just teeing off. 1511 01:23:56,931 --> 01:23:59,684 The American Nightmare all out of sorts in the corner. 1512 01:23:59,718 --> 01:24:01,853 [Michael] I agree with what you said earlier, Corey. 1513 01:24:01,886 --> 01:24:05,190 Why on earth would Cody Rhodes accept this match tonight 1514 01:24:05,223 --> 01:24:09,210 eight nights away from a title defense against [indistinct] Kevin Owens. 1515 01:24:09,244 --> 01:24:11,246 Again, Gable right back to the injured ankle. 1516 01:24:11,279 --> 01:24:12,497 Look at the ankle lock now. 1517 01:24:12,530 --> 01:24:15,366 Ankle lock to Rhodes who is in the middle of the ring. 1518 01:24:15,400 --> 01:24:18,686 Cody's in trouble, and he sends Gable into the second rope 1519 01:24:18,720 --> 01:24:20,305 and buys himself a little bit of time. 1520 01:24:20,922 --> 01:24:22,290 A hobbled Rhodes. 1521 01:24:22,323 --> 01:24:25,110 Right back to the leg by Gable. 1522 01:24:25,910 --> 01:24:28,396 [Corey] The further this match progresses… Cover here by Gable. 1523 01:24:28,430 --> 01:24:30,348 [Michael] Can he pin the champ. Kickout by Rhodes. 1524 01:24:30,381 --> 01:24:32,400 [Corey] The longer the match, the more it looks like 1525 01:24:32,434 --> 01:24:35,153 what you would call in football a trap game for Cody Rhodes. 1526 01:24:35,186 --> 01:24:38,573 The difference is in sports leagues, you don't make your own schedule. 1527 01:24:38,606 --> 01:24:39,808 Cody volunteered for this. 1528 01:24:39,841 --> 01:24:42,911 He essentially volunteered to compete in a trap game 1529 01:24:42,944 --> 01:24:45,447 eight nights before a World Championship defense. 1530 01:24:45,480 --> 01:24:49,834 [Michael] Against the man, Chad Gable, who, you and I were talking at the break. 1531 01:24:49,868 --> 01:24:53,688 I can't believe this man has never held a Singles Championship in WWE. 1532 01:24:53,721 --> 01:24:55,256 And that's the fuel that drives him. 1533 01:24:55,290 --> 01:24:58,359 He knocks off Rhodes tonight, he may have that opportunity. 1534 01:24:59,210 --> 01:25:01,596 [Corey] And Gable now perched on the top. 1535 01:25:01,629 --> 01:25:03,231 [Michael] Flying headbutt to Rhodes. 1536 01:25:03,264 --> 01:25:05,850 Gable now cover to try to pin the champion. 1537 01:25:05,884 --> 01:25:07,886 Kickout by Cody at two. 1538 01:25:07,919 --> 01:25:09,771 [crowd booing] 1539 01:25:11,623 --> 01:25:13,875 [Corey] Take another look at this with Chad Gable. 1540 01:25:14,459 --> 01:25:16,327 À la Harley Race, 1541 01:25:16,361 --> 01:25:19,697 diving headbutt from the ropes right on point, 1542 01:25:19,731 --> 01:25:23,718 but not enough to end this one in the favor of American Made just yet. 1543 01:25:23,751 --> 01:25:26,488 [Michael] Gable going to the top rope maybe looking for a moonsault, 1544 01:25:26,521 --> 01:25:28,706 but Cody Rhodes realizing it. 1545 01:25:29,357 --> 01:25:33,328 Goes right to the spine, and now Cody trying to control Gable here. 1546 01:25:35,113 --> 01:25:36,381 A dangerous situation. 1547 01:25:36,414 --> 01:25:38,917 [Corey] He has that underhook. It's almost like… Yeah! 1548 01:25:38,950 --> 01:25:40,802 -Oh my goodness! -[Michael] From up there. 1549 01:25:40,835 --> 01:25:44,556 -Oh my! -[Corey] Inverted super plex! 1550 01:25:44,589 --> 01:25:46,608 [crowd clapping] 1551 01:25:49,460 --> 01:25:51,679 [Corey] Take another look at this. 1552 01:25:53,164 --> 01:25:57,669 The physical impact taking a toll on both competitors including Cody, 1553 01:25:57,702 --> 01:26:00,088 who delivered the offensive maneuver. 1554 01:26:00,121 --> 01:26:02,223 But Cody had a few seconds to recover. 1555 01:26:02,257 --> 01:26:06,194 -And here comes the champ. -[Michael] Can Cody rally? 1556 01:26:06,227 --> 01:26:08,429 An opportunity to climb back into this matchup 1557 01:26:08,463 --> 01:26:10,465 that's been dominated by Gable. 1558 01:26:10,498 --> 01:26:12,267 [crowd clamoring] 1559 01:26:12,300 --> 01:26:13,318 [crowd] Boo! 1560 01:26:13,868 --> 01:26:15,153 Yeah! 1561 01:26:15,970 --> 01:26:17,121 Boo! 1562 01:26:17,972 --> 01:26:18,990 Yeah! 1563 01:26:19,841 --> 01:26:21,392 Boo! 1564 01:26:21,426 --> 01:26:22,293 Yeah! 1565 01:26:22,327 --> 01:26:24,512 [Michael] Down goes Gable. Cody trying to rally. 1566 01:26:26,364 --> 01:26:28,566 Rhodes now on one leg. 1567 01:26:28,600 --> 01:26:30,251 Trying to build a little bit of momentum. 1568 01:26:30,285 --> 01:26:32,720 Up over the top. Again, leg gives out. 1569 01:26:32,754 --> 01:26:35,823 Gable, though, not able to take advantage. Powerslam by Rhodes. 1570 01:26:36,658 --> 01:26:38,993 [Corey] Cody was hobbled, came up a little short, 1571 01:26:39,027 --> 01:26:40,428 but still had the wherewithal 1572 01:26:41,229 --> 01:26:45,083 to swivel his hips and drive Gable down with a powerslam. 1573 01:26:45,116 --> 01:26:46,634 Here comes The Nightmare. 1574 01:26:46,668 --> 01:26:48,670 [Michael] Cody with a disaster kick! 1575 01:26:50,972 --> 01:26:52,507 [scattered applause] 1576 01:26:53,558 --> 01:26:54,776 Gable's down! 1577 01:26:58,796 --> 01:26:59,898 [Corey] Cody now 1578 01:27:01,182 --> 01:27:04,235 taking a page out of his good friend Randy Orton's book. 1579 01:27:04,986 --> 01:27:05,987 [Cody grunts] 1580 01:27:07,672 --> 01:27:11,442 [Michael] Gable on the shoulders and drives Rhodes into the corner. 1581 01:27:11,476 --> 01:27:14,412 [Corey] Gable wanted the chaos theory. Rhodes put the brakes on. 1582 01:27:15,129 --> 01:27:18,583 [Michael] Cody up the second rope. Got it! Cody got him. 1583 01:27:20,852 --> 01:27:22,053 Gable's in trouble. 1584 01:27:23,271 --> 01:27:26,007 The Cody Cutter. Oh my. 1585 01:27:26,040 --> 01:27:30,011 [Corey] Julius just pulled Gable out of the ring out of harm's way. 1586 01:27:30,528 --> 01:27:32,830 [Michael] The three brothers saving Gable. 1587 01:27:32,864 --> 01:27:35,233 -You, you, you all just… -No! 1588 01:27:35,266 --> 01:27:38,186 [Michael] The referee Jessika Carr is gonna send Ivy and the Creeds 1589 01:27:38,219 --> 01:27:40,088 back to the locker room. 1590 01:27:40,121 --> 01:27:41,823 No! No! No! 1591 01:27:41,856 --> 01:27:43,474 [Michael] Right call by the official. 1592 01:27:43,508 --> 01:27:45,510 [Creed yelling] 1593 01:27:45,543 --> 01:27:49,430 [Corey] Brutus Creed needs to study more the fine art of breaking the rules. 1594 01:27:49,464 --> 01:27:51,516 You can't do it in front of the official. 1595 01:27:51,549 --> 01:27:52,667 Look out from behind. 1596 01:27:52,700 --> 01:27:54,402 [Michael] Flip up by Cody. Shoulders down. 1597 01:27:54,435 --> 01:27:56,137 Gable able to kick at two. 1598 01:27:56,170 --> 01:27:57,472 Rhodes misses wildly. 1599 01:27:57,505 --> 01:28:00,458 Right back to the injured leg. And now looking for an ankle lock. 1600 01:28:00,992 --> 01:28:03,394 There's Chad Gable and he's… 1601 01:28:03,428 --> 01:28:06,381 Look. Trying to remove the boot of Cody to expose the ankle. 1602 01:28:06,414 --> 01:28:09,684 [Corey] That's gonna allow a lot more torque on this ankle lock. 1603 01:28:12,887 --> 01:28:15,573 Wrestling boots are made literally to protect your ankles 1604 01:28:15,606 --> 01:28:17,225 in the heat of battle and right now… 1605 01:28:17,258 --> 01:28:20,561 -[Michael] Ankle lock by Gable is in. -[screaming] 1606 01:28:20,595 --> 01:28:22,597 Cody screaming in pain. 1607 01:28:24,899 --> 01:28:26,901 Gotta make it to a rope to force a break. 1608 01:28:26,934 --> 01:28:28,936 Gable's got him close to the center of the ring. 1609 01:28:29,737 --> 01:28:31,739 The official right there to see if Rhodes taps. 1610 01:28:31,773 --> 01:28:33,725 [crowd chanting] Cody! Cody! 1611 01:28:33,758 --> 01:28:35,760 [Michael] Cody chants filling the Target Center. 1612 01:28:37,779 --> 01:28:42,317 Whoa. Gable… send Gable face-first into the turnbuckle. 1613 01:28:42,350 --> 01:28:44,085 [Corey] But has the damage been done? 1614 01:28:51,326 --> 01:28:53,328 [crowd clamoring] 1615 01:28:55,880 --> 01:28:57,882 [Michael] And now Cody back to his feet. 1616 01:28:59,500 --> 01:29:00,802 Up to the top rope now. 1617 01:29:00,835 --> 01:29:02,837 Cody Cutter from the top rope. 1618 01:29:02,870 --> 01:29:04,172 [crowd clapping] 1619 01:29:06,607 --> 01:29:08,609 I don't know where Cody's getting it from. 1620 01:29:09,594 --> 01:29:13,781 [Corey] Cody is feeding off of the WWE Universe tonight in Minneapolis. 1621 01:29:14,749 --> 01:29:16,818 [Michael] Cody looking for Cross Rhodes. 1622 01:29:16,851 --> 01:29:19,670 Gable, though, once again picks the ankle. 1623 01:29:19,704 --> 01:29:22,724 Ankle lock again to Rhodes. Cody's in trouble. 1624 01:29:23,508 --> 01:29:25,510 Makes it to the ropes and gonna force the break. 1625 01:29:28,029 --> 01:29:30,681 Get up, Cody. Get up. 1626 01:29:30,715 --> 01:29:32,767 [Michael] Cody looks physically beaten. 1627 01:29:33,634 --> 01:29:34,552 Get up. 1628 01:29:35,436 --> 01:29:38,990 [Michael] Rhodes back up. Gable got caught. Rhodes intercepted him. 1629 01:29:39,023 --> 01:29:41,275 Oh and a knee again. 1630 01:29:41,309 --> 01:29:43,311 German suplex by Gable. 1631 01:29:45,480 --> 01:29:47,598 Chad gonna go up top for the moonsault. 1632 01:29:47,632 --> 01:29:49,650 [mixed cheering and booing] 1633 01:29:51,619 --> 01:29:53,971 Lands on his feet. Rhodes from behind. 1634 01:29:55,506 --> 01:29:56,724 Cross Rhodes! 1635 01:29:57,508 --> 01:30:00,178 -Cover by the champ. -[crowd] One, two, three. 1636 01:30:00,211 --> 01:30:02,213 -[Michael] Cody with the win. -[bell rings] 1637 01:30:03,531 --> 01:30:05,600 -[What a gutsy performance. -[announcer] Here is your winner, 1638 01:30:05,633 --> 01:30:12,240 the Undisputed WWE Champion, 1639 01:30:12,273 --> 01:30:15,226 The American Nightmare, 1640 01:30:15,259 --> 01:30:18,746 Cody Rhodes! 1641 01:30:18,780 --> 01:30:22,633 [Corey] An unbelievable battle and incredible win 1642 01:30:22,667 --> 01:30:26,988 for the Undisputed WWE Champion, but at what cost, Cole? 1643 01:30:27,021 --> 01:30:29,757 Cody Rhodes still favoring his ankle. 1644 01:30:29,791 --> 01:30:31,793 -The champion-- -[Michael] Oh no, no, no. 1645 01:30:33,211 --> 01:30:34,529 Kevin Owens is here! 1646 01:30:35,580 --> 01:30:36,914 Owens is back! 1647 01:30:38,299 --> 01:30:41,903 And now stomping away on the bad ankle of Rhodes. 1648 01:30:41,936 --> 01:30:43,037 [screaming] 1649 01:30:43,070 --> 01:30:44,872 [crowd gasps] 1650 01:30:45,907 --> 01:30:49,861 [Michael] And Cody fighting back now for survival against Kevin Owens. 1651 01:30:49,894 --> 01:30:51,312 Owens and Rhodes now. 1652 01:30:51,345 --> 01:30:54,265 Officials in the ring trying to break up these two men. 1653 01:30:54,298 --> 01:30:56,083 [clamoring] 1654 01:30:57,835 --> 01:31:01,272 Trying to drag Owens away before there's further damage to the champion. 1655 01:31:01,305 --> 01:31:04,292 [indistinct yelling] 1656 01:31:08,846 --> 01:31:12,700 [Michael] And now Rhodes into the fray! And the brawl continues! 1657 01:31:16,237 --> 01:31:19,841 And Rhodes driving Owens into the barricade! 1658 01:31:23,311 --> 01:31:25,313 They're beating the hell out of each other. 1659 01:31:26,380 --> 01:31:28,382 [Corey] Get some more security out here. 1660 01:31:29,884 --> 01:31:32,937 We got a main event to protect next Saturday Night. 1661 01:31:32,970 --> 01:31:34,489 [clamoring] 1662 01:31:34,522 --> 01:31:37,558 [Michael] Kevin Owens doesn't give a damn about the main event. 1663 01:31:37,592 --> 01:31:40,828 He wants to maim, he wants to harm Cody Rhodes. 1664 01:31:41,612 --> 01:31:42,830 [Corey] Au contraire, Cole. 1665 01:31:42,864 --> 01:31:44,932 Kevin Owens wants nothing more 1666 01:31:44,966 --> 01:31:50,087 than to be Undisputed WWE Champion by breaking Cody Rhodes. 1667 01:31:50,121 --> 01:31:52,139 [clamoring] 1668 01:31:54,842 --> 01:31:56,377 Get off. Enough. uted WWE Champion by breaking Cody Rhodes.