1 00:00:00,984 --> 00:00:02,852 [invigorating music playing] 2 00:00:03,403 --> 00:00:04,521 [Triple H] Then. 3 00:00:08,174 --> 00:00:09,225 Now. 4 00:00:14,214 --> 00:00:15,348 Forever. 5 00:00:23,606 --> 00:00:24,758 Together. 6 00:00:29,646 --> 00:00:30,864 [music fades] 7 00:00:32,032 --> 00:00:33,099 [dramatic music playing] 8 00:00:33,133 --> 00:00:37,787 Kevin Owens, get out here right now! 9 00:00:40,540 --> 00:00:42,742 What happened over the last few months, 10 00:00:42,776 --> 00:00:43,910 what happened to you, 11 00:00:45,378 --> 00:00:46,780 what happened to Randy Orton, 12 00:00:49,149 --> 00:00:50,150 it's your fault! 13 00:00:51,785 --> 00:00:55,789 Roman Reigns tried to end my career more times than I can count. 14 00:00:57,657 --> 00:00:58,625 And then what happened? 15 00:00:59,659 --> 00:01:04,931 Roman Reigns needs a partner, and who says yes? 16 00:01:06,299 --> 00:01:07,300 You. 17 00:01:08,685 --> 00:01:10,820 -Enough! -[crowd cheering] 18 00:01:11,321 --> 00:01:14,858 [Cody] Randy Orton did not deserve what you did to him. 19 00:01:15,909 --> 00:01:17,811 You crossed the line. 20 00:01:17,844 --> 00:01:20,980 And this lesson, I'm gonna beat it into you 21 00:01:21,014 --> 00:01:23,016 at Saturday Night's Main Event. 22 00:01:23,750 --> 00:01:25,869 [Michael] Cody looking to put him away in the Cross Rhodes. 23 00:01:25,902 --> 00:01:29,739 Oh, and Owens sends Rhodes inadvertently into our official. 24 00:01:31,141 --> 00:01:32,192 Stunner! 25 00:01:32,692 --> 00:01:34,794 [Jesse] Who's gonna count? Where's the ref? 26 00:01:35,361 --> 00:01:37,330 [Cody] Hold on. Here's Eddie Orengo! 27 00:01:37,363 --> 00:01:39,365 [counting down] 28 00:01:39,866 --> 00:01:44,504 [Michael] Owens had Rhodes defeated on the Stunner, but there's no official. 29 00:01:46,840 --> 00:01:49,959 Oh no! Now another official taken out. 30 00:01:51,611 --> 00:01:53,613 [crowd booing] 31 00:01:55,849 --> 00:01:57,283 [Corey] KO grabbing a steel chair. 32 00:01:57,317 --> 00:02:00,320 [commentator] The refs are down. He's thinking he can get away with it. 33 00:02:00,887 --> 00:02:02,322 He misses! 34 00:02:03,790 --> 00:02:05,458 [Michael] Cody Cutter! 35 00:02:08,912 --> 00:02:10,964 Cross Rhodes onto the chair! 36 00:02:10,997 --> 00:02:12,432 Hook of the leg 37 00:02:13,433 --> 00:02:17,854 Referee Charles Robinson back up, and Rhodes retains the title. 38 00:02:17,887 --> 00:02:18,972 [bell rings] 39 00:02:19,005 --> 00:02:19,973 [crowd cheering] 40 00:02:20,874 --> 00:02:23,176 Rhode Island! 41 00:02:24,077 --> 00:02:26,079 [crowd gasps, boos] 42 00:02:28,047 --> 00:02:29,582 [dramatic music playing] 43 00:02:57,710 --> 00:02:59,913 [crowd booing] 44 00:03:08,354 --> 00:03:10,006 [indistinct panicked yelling] 45 00:03:13,743 --> 00:03:15,395 [siren wailing] 46 00:03:20,667 --> 00:03:23,219 Following what occurred at Saturday Night's Main Event, 47 00:03:23,253 --> 00:03:26,623 Kevin Owens is making the claim of being a champion. 48 00:03:26,656 --> 00:03:28,007 Let me be clear. 49 00:03:28,041 --> 00:03:29,242 He is not. 50 00:03:29,275 --> 00:03:31,211 He was defeated by Cody Rhodes. 51 00:03:31,978 --> 00:03:33,213 Nonetheless, 52 00:03:33,246 --> 00:03:37,283 Kevin is in possession of the vaunted Winged Eagle Championship belt, 53 00:03:37,317 --> 00:03:39,285 something that means a lot to a lot of people. 54 00:03:39,319 --> 00:03:40,503 It means a lot to me. 55 00:03:41,004 --> 00:03:43,940 It represents the legacy and tradition of WWE. 56 00:03:43,973 --> 00:03:46,292 It represents history and greatness. 57 00:03:47,160 --> 00:03:49,963 It was presented to Cody Rhodes as a gesture of trust 58 00:03:49,996 --> 00:03:51,998 in our Undisputed WWE Champion. 59 00:03:52,782 --> 00:03:56,369 Kevin has no right and no claim to that Championship belt. 60 00:03:57,003 --> 00:03:58,571 So the ultimatum is as follows. 61 00:03:59,172 --> 00:04:00,039 Kevin, 62 00:04:00,556 --> 00:04:02,425 you have until the end of the night 63 00:04:02,458 --> 00:04:05,311 to relinquish the Winged Eagle Championship belt. 64 00:04:05,345 --> 00:04:07,780 or face immediate and severe consequences 65 00:04:07,814 --> 00:04:10,683 that will directly impact your future at WWE. 66 00:04:11,301 --> 00:04:12,635 This is not a negotiation. 67 00:04:13,903 --> 00:04:17,690 You have one and one opportunity only to do the right thing. 68 00:04:19,659 --> 00:04:21,127 ♪ One, two, three, four… ♪ 69 00:04:22,695 --> 00:04:25,031 [Michael] Well, happy holidays, everyone, 70 00:04:25,064 --> 00:04:28,268 unless you're the delusional Kevin Owens. 71 00:04:28,301 --> 00:04:32,772 What will he do with the Winged Eagle Championship tonight? 72 00:04:32,805 --> 00:04:35,675 It is the final SmackDown of 2024 73 00:04:35,708 --> 00:04:39,495 live tonight from the home of the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning, 74 00:04:39,529 --> 00:04:41,948 the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. 75 00:04:41,981 --> 00:04:46,552 Nearly 13,000 on hand for Friday Night SmackDown. 76 00:04:46,586 --> 00:04:50,039 And we'll kick things off tonight with our own Cathy Kelley. 77 00:04:50,073 --> 00:04:51,291 [crowd cheering] 78 00:04:52,392 --> 00:04:53,309 Thanks so much, Cole. 79 00:04:53,343 --> 00:04:58,031 I'm here with this WWE Women's Tag Team Champions 80 00:04:58,064 --> 00:05:00,433 Bianca Belair and Naomi. 81 00:05:00,466 --> 00:05:04,053 Now, from being almost forced to relinquish those titles 82 00:05:04,087 --> 00:05:09,575 just a couple weeks ago to finally recapturing gold here at WWE, 83 00:05:09,609 --> 00:05:12,161 what did that win last week mean for both of you guys? 84 00:05:13,012 --> 00:05:17,433 Well, for me, I've been wanting to win gold ever since I returned. 85 00:05:17,467 --> 00:05:19,469 I didn't think it would come about in the way it did, 86 00:05:19,502 --> 00:05:24,173 but it means so much to me that I was able to do it with The EST, 87 00:05:24,207 --> 00:05:25,408 my friend, 88 00:05:25,441 --> 00:05:29,262 especially after everything that's happened with Jade, you know what I mean? 89 00:05:30,246 --> 00:05:32,248 You know, Naomi showed up, she stepped up, 90 00:05:32,281 --> 00:05:35,401 she had my back, made sure that we can keep these titles. 91 00:05:35,435 --> 00:05:37,870 You know, I know we gotta move forward with just me and you, 92 00:05:37,904 --> 00:05:40,106 but that doesn't mean we'll forget what happened to Jade. 93 00:05:40,139 --> 00:05:41,157 I know one of them did it. 94 00:05:41,190 --> 00:05:44,110 I know it was either Candice, Nia, Tiffany, so… 95 00:05:44,143 --> 00:05:46,579 I know you're gonna be with me to help keep fighting 96 00:05:46,612 --> 00:05:47,964 till we find out who did it. 97 00:05:47,997 --> 00:05:51,017 Yes. And speaking of those three, good thing, tag partner, 98 00:05:51,050 --> 00:05:55,004 we got a little help from my unofficial tag partner tonight. 99 00:05:55,038 --> 00:05:57,040 Aw, little tea friend, right? 100 00:05:57,724 --> 00:06:00,026 I got you, girl! We good? 101 00:06:02,345 --> 00:06:05,314 ♪ I′m on my own Against the wall ♪ 102 00:06:05,348 --> 00:06:08,184 ♪ The pressure's building But, no, I will never fall ♪ 103 00:06:08,217 --> 00:06:11,187 ♪ Instead of crying They hear me roar ♪ 104 00:06:11,220 --> 00:06:13,606 ♪ And now I see that I′m way better than before… ♪ 105 00:06:14,440 --> 00:06:15,408 [bell rings] 106 00:06:15,441 --> 00:06:20,997 [announcer] The following contest is six-woman tag team match 107 00:06:21,030 --> 00:06:22,865 scheduled for one-fall. 108 00:06:22,899 --> 00:06:27,387 Introducing first, the team of Bayley 109 00:06:27,420 --> 00:06:32,508 and the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions 110 00:06:33,009 --> 00:06:40,016 Naomi and Bianca Belair. 111 00:06:40,633 --> 00:06:42,301 [Michael] Corey, this is the first time ever 112 00:06:42,335 --> 00:06:44,871 that these three women will be on the same team 113 00:06:44,904 --> 00:06:47,340 in a six-woman tag team match, 114 00:06:47,373 --> 00:06:50,560 but again, we are still no closer to knowing 115 00:06:50,593 --> 00:06:54,213 who attacked Bianca Belair's tag team partner, Jade Cargill, 116 00:06:54,247 --> 00:06:55,214 a few weeks ago. 117 00:06:55,248 --> 00:06:58,317 [Corey] It's definitely unfortunate that Jade was taken out of action. 118 00:06:58,351 --> 00:07:02,071 I have to pay a lot of respect to Naomi for stepping up, 119 00:07:02,105 --> 00:07:05,108 and holding it down beside Bianca Belair. 120 00:07:05,141 --> 00:07:08,177 And Naomi refused to hold the actual championship belt 121 00:07:08,211 --> 00:07:10,430 until she believed she earned it. 122 00:07:10,463 --> 00:07:13,082 Naomi certainly upheld her end of the bargain. 123 00:07:13,116 --> 00:07:15,802 I think this tag team is gonna be a force to be reckoned with. 124 00:07:15,835 --> 00:07:19,906 [Michael] Naomi dedicating the victory last week to Jade Cargill. 125 00:07:21,057 --> 00:07:24,343 As Bianca and Naomi knocked off Nia and Candice. 126 00:07:24,944 --> 00:07:28,831 [Corey] Bayley obviously a proud graduate of the Elaine Benes school of dance. 127 00:07:28,865 --> 00:07:30,867 ["Tiffy Time" by WWE, Def Rebel playing] 128 00:07:30,900 --> 00:07:32,902 [crowd cheering] 129 00:07:34,704 --> 00:07:37,740 ♪ Drop, I'm going in Bass so loud, it's in my skin… ♪ 130 00:07:42,161 --> 00:07:48,618 [announcer] And their opponents, first, Ms. Money in the Bank, 131 00:07:48,651 --> 00:07:51,471 Tiffany Stratton! 132 00:07:51,504 --> 00:07:54,557 [Michael] Corey, last week great Tag Team Championship match as I mentioned, 133 00:07:54,590 --> 00:07:57,543 Naomi and Bianca defended against Nia and Candice. 134 00:07:57,577 --> 00:08:00,112 Tiffany Stratton would get involved, 135 00:08:00,146 --> 00:08:05,067 but she was a bit slow on pulling the trigger. 136 00:08:05,101 --> 00:08:07,353 [Corey] Just a tiny bit too late. 137 00:08:07,987 --> 00:08:12,124 Tiffany Stratton potentially squandering the greatest opportunity to cash in 138 00:08:12,158 --> 00:08:13,376 she's had thus far, 139 00:08:13,409 --> 00:08:16,796 which would eventually spell disaster for Nia and Candice. 140 00:08:16,829 --> 00:08:18,364 [Michael] It would go on to backfire 141 00:08:18,397 --> 00:08:22,668 and allow Bianca to keep the tag team titles along with Naomi. 142 00:08:24,136 --> 00:08:26,556 ["Not Like Most Girls" by WWE, Def Rebel playing] 143 00:08:35,398 --> 00:08:37,884 ♪ There's only one of me ♪ 144 00:08:38,467 --> 00:08:41,837 ♪ Look it up I'm written down in history… ♪ 145 00:08:43,623 --> 00:08:46,759 [announcer] And her tag team partners 146 00:08:46,792 --> 00:08:48,311 Candice LeRae 147 00:08:48,344 --> 00:08:52,565 and the WWE Women's Champion, 148 00:08:52,598 --> 00:08:55,835 Nia Jax! 149 00:09:03,442 --> 00:09:05,895 Bianca, when are you gonna give it up? 150 00:09:06,512 --> 00:09:10,483 How many times do I have to tell you I did not touch Jade? 151 00:09:11,484 --> 00:09:12,919 None of us did! 152 00:09:15,805 --> 00:09:19,508 I mean, Tiffy couldn't even help us win the Tag titles last week. 153 00:09:19,542 --> 00:09:22,929 Do you honestly think she can orchestrate an attack? 154 00:09:25,214 --> 00:09:28,634 I mean, you're over here whining about your "friend," 155 00:09:28,668 --> 00:09:32,638 but from my point of view, you seem to be doing fine without her. 156 00:09:34,040 --> 00:09:37,076 I mean, Jade is gone from oblivion, 157 00:09:37,109 --> 00:09:39,178 and you're over there still a champion. 158 00:09:40,980 --> 00:09:44,183 And you took zero time on replacing her. 159 00:09:45,701 --> 00:09:47,353 Do you know what I think? 160 00:09:48,187 --> 00:09:54,860 I think you're just trying to avoid the suspicion on you. 161 00:09:59,515 --> 00:10:04,854 Jade comes in and you can't stand to share the spotlight with her. 162 00:10:05,571 --> 00:10:11,243 I mean, she's bigger, she's stronger, she's better than you. 163 00:10:13,479 --> 00:10:15,815 And you snapped. 164 00:10:18,684 --> 00:10:20,136 And you know what? I get it. 165 00:10:20,936 --> 00:10:23,956 I would do the same thing. 166 00:10:25,257 --> 00:10:28,361 But you know what, Bianca? Let's stop pointing fingers, 167 00:10:28,394 --> 00:10:30,396 and let's just admit to it. 168 00:10:32,898 --> 00:10:34,016 So, Bianca, 169 00:10:35,318 --> 00:10:38,020 why don't you own up to it 170 00:10:39,772 --> 00:10:43,075 or I'm gonna make you own up to it. 171 00:10:43,743 --> 00:10:45,311 [crowd clamoring] 172 00:10:46,245 --> 00:10:48,948 [Michael] The WWE Women's Champion Nia Jax 173 00:10:48,981 --> 00:10:53,319 wasting little time pointing fingers and calling out Bianca Belair 174 00:10:53,352 --> 00:10:55,738 on the apparent attack of Jade Cargill. 175 00:11:00,860 --> 00:11:04,030 Nonetheless, we have a six-woman tag team matchup here tonight. 176 00:11:04,063 --> 00:11:06,799 Corey, if I'm Nia Jax, I think I'd worry about 177 00:11:06,832 --> 00:11:10,269 settling things down in my own house before going after Bianca and company. 178 00:11:10,302 --> 00:11:12,521 [Corey] I would agree with you and it seems as though… 179 00:11:12,555 --> 00:11:16,142 I subscribe to the theory that Nia utilized 180 00:11:16,175 --> 00:11:17,760 as it pertains to Tiffany Stratton. 181 00:11:17,793 --> 00:11:20,696 You keep your friends close. You keep your enemies closer. 182 00:11:20,730 --> 00:11:23,983 But lately it seems like Tiffy's fallen out of favor with Nia Jax, 183 00:11:24,016 --> 00:11:25,634 and Candice LeRae sort of swooped in. 184 00:11:25,668 --> 00:11:28,237 [Michael] Here's the other problem, Corey, as we start things off 185 00:11:28,270 --> 00:11:30,222 with Belair and Tiffany Stratton. 186 00:11:30,256 --> 00:11:34,527 Nia, ever since losing to Liv Morgan back in Saudi Arabia 187 00:11:34,560 --> 00:11:37,046 in the first-ever Crown Jewel Championship match 188 00:11:37,079 --> 00:11:39,398 has not been able to get any momentum going. 189 00:11:39,432 --> 00:11:41,500 And I believe a lot of that has to do 190 00:11:41,534 --> 00:11:43,536 with this infighting with Tiffany and Candice. 191 00:11:45,154 --> 00:11:46,555 [Corey] I have to agree with you. 192 00:11:46,589 --> 00:11:49,308 Great scramble here between Bianca Belair and Tiffany Stratton. 193 00:11:49,341 --> 00:11:50,459 Two world-class athletes. 194 00:11:50,493 --> 00:11:52,845 [Michael] Cover by Belair and a kick-out Tiffany Stratton. 195 00:11:52,878 --> 00:11:54,447 Of course, Ms. Money in the Bank. 196 00:11:54,480 --> 00:11:56,849 That means inside the briefcase is a contract 197 00:11:56,882 --> 00:11:59,385 Tiffany can cash in anytime she wants 198 00:12:00,136 --> 00:12:01,520 for a Championship opportunity. 199 00:12:01,554 --> 00:12:03,322 It could happen tonight. Who knows? 200 00:12:03,355 --> 00:12:05,324 [Corey] It potentially could, but it likely won't 201 00:12:05,357 --> 00:12:07,259 because, let's be honest, Tiffany Stratton's reign 202 00:12:07,293 --> 00:12:09,929 as Ms. Money in the Bank has been snake-bitten thus far. 203 00:12:09,962 --> 00:12:10,996 [crowd booing] 204 00:12:11,030 --> 00:12:13,599 [Michael] Nia Jax, Candice LeRae, Tiffany Stratton 205 00:12:13,632 --> 00:12:15,367 gonna regroup outside the ring. 206 00:12:15,401 --> 00:12:17,403 Bayley and company. Oh! 207 00:12:18,287 --> 00:12:21,607 Bianca, Naomi wiping everybody out! 208 00:12:23,426 --> 00:12:27,730 Six-woman tag team action continues on Friday Night SmackDown. 209 00:12:27,763 --> 00:12:29,748 [wrestlers indistinct] 210 00:12:33,886 --> 00:12:35,621 And we're back on Friday Night SmackDown. 211 00:12:35,654 --> 00:12:38,007 The six-woman tag team matchup continues. 212 00:12:38,040 --> 00:12:40,893 Nia Jax, the WWE Women's Champion 213 00:12:40,926 --> 00:12:43,028 teaming with Tiffany Stratton, Ms. Money in the Bank, 214 00:12:43,062 --> 00:12:43,896 and Candice LeRae 215 00:12:43,929 --> 00:12:47,099 against Bianca Belair and Naomi, the Women's Tag Team Champion Bayley. 216 00:12:47,850 --> 00:12:49,852 And Bianca taking the fight now to the champion. 217 00:12:49,885 --> 00:12:51,520 [crowd counting] 218 00:12:51,554 --> 00:12:54,607 [Michael] Corey and I were discussing during the commercial break 219 00:12:54,640 --> 00:12:57,443 the, uh, well, pretty good argument 220 00:12:57,476 --> 00:13:01,130 that Nia Jax made for perhaps Bianca Belair being involved 221 00:13:01,163 --> 00:13:02,882 in that attack on Jade Cargill. 222 00:13:04,617 --> 00:13:07,386 And Naomi had something to gain, perhaps, as well. 223 00:13:08,070 --> 00:13:09,855 [Corey] Naomi absolutely had something to gain. 224 00:13:09,889 --> 00:13:13,042 She's now one half of the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions. 225 00:13:13,075 --> 00:13:16,145 But I like to believe that Naomi simply stepped up 226 00:13:16,178 --> 00:13:19,148 and did the right thing. That could be it. 227 00:13:19,181 --> 00:13:21,400 [Michael[ Cover by Nia for the win. 228 00:13:21,433 --> 00:13:23,936 Kick-out by Naomi at two. 229 00:13:25,120 --> 00:13:28,524 [Corey] Take a look at the power of the Irresistible Force 230 00:13:28,557 --> 00:13:31,460 that pop-up headbutt from Nia Jax. 231 00:13:31,494 --> 00:13:33,496 Totally changing the complexion of this matchup. 232 00:13:33,529 --> 00:13:36,882 [Michael] Nearly 13,000 here tonight in Tampa, Florida. 233 00:13:36,916 --> 00:13:40,753 The final Friday Night SmackDown of 2024 234 00:13:40,786 --> 00:13:42,988 Next week, we kick off the new year in Phoenix. 235 00:13:44,056 --> 00:13:48,327 SmackDown goes to three hours… next Friday night. 236 00:13:50,629 --> 00:13:55,000 And of course the debut of Raw on Netflix a week from Monday. 237 00:13:55,901 --> 00:13:59,371 Naomi bouncing Candice LeRae face-first off the turnbuckle. 238 00:13:59,405 --> 00:14:03,526 Here comes Bianca Belair, The EST of WWE. 239 00:14:06,579 --> 00:14:09,281 A three-time World Champ, two-time Tag Team Champ. 240 00:14:09,315 --> 00:14:12,051 Double team now with her tag partner Naomi. 241 00:14:12,651 --> 00:14:15,054 Vertical suplex delivered and a double kip up. 242 00:14:15,087 --> 00:14:17,106 [crowd cheering] 243 00:14:18,607 --> 00:14:21,160 [Corey] I've gotta say, I'm impressed with the chemistry displayed… 244 00:14:21,193 --> 00:14:22,328 [Michael] Oh! 245 00:14:22,361 --> 00:14:24,630 by Naomi and Bianca Belair. 246 00:14:24,663 --> 00:14:27,466 Friendship can go a long way toward making a great tag team. 247 00:14:27,499 --> 00:14:31,203 [Michael indistinct] 248 00:14:31,237 --> 00:14:32,605 And a kick-out. 249 00:14:32,638 --> 00:14:34,206 Talked about this during the break. 250 00:14:34,240 --> 00:14:37,142 Corey, do you think Candice LeRae is the problem 251 00:14:37,176 --> 00:14:39,128 with this Nia-Tiffany relationship? 252 00:14:39,161 --> 00:14:40,512 [Corey] Depends who you're asking. 253 00:14:40,546 --> 00:14:43,032 If you're asking Tiffany Stratton, perhaps she may be. 254 00:14:43,065 --> 00:14:45,784 If you're asking Nia Jax, Candice LeRae could be the solution. 255 00:14:45,818 --> 00:14:47,369 [crowd chanting] EST! EST! 256 00:14:47,403 --> 00:14:51,190 [Michael] EST chants from the WWE faithful here in Tampa. 257 00:14:51,223 --> 00:14:54,643 Tiffany Stratton now barking at Bianca 258 00:14:54,677 --> 00:14:56,362 and taking advantage LeRae. 259 00:14:56,395 --> 00:14:58,013 Tag made. Here comes the Champ. 260 00:14:58,530 --> 00:15:00,616 Nia Jax with a big leg drop. 261 00:15:00,649 --> 00:15:03,736 Cover now on Belair for the win. Kick at two. 262 00:15:04,270 --> 00:15:08,207 [Corey] Notice how Candice LeRae made a beeline straight for Nia Jax. 263 00:15:08,240 --> 00:15:11,994 She didn't try to tag in Tiffany Stratton. To me, that spells trouble. 264 00:15:12,027 --> 00:15:14,813 Take another look at the thunderous leg drop 265 00:15:14,847 --> 00:15:17,633 executed by the WWE Women's Champion. 266 00:15:18,300 --> 00:15:19,902 [Michael] And now LeRae makes the tag. 267 00:15:19,935 --> 00:15:23,455 [Corey[ And again, Candice LeRae and Nia Jax almost excluding 268 00:15:23,489 --> 00:15:25,741 Tiffany Stratton, who just tagged herself in. 269 00:15:25,774 --> 00:15:27,393 Keep your eyes on the top rope. 270 00:15:27,426 --> 00:15:29,028 Stratton's legal. 271 00:15:29,061 --> 00:15:31,430 [Michael] Oh! Candice rolls out of harm's way 272 00:15:31,463 --> 00:15:33,432 as Stratton delivers it to Bianca Belair. 273 00:15:33,465 --> 00:15:36,035 -I was trying to help. -[indistinct] 274 00:15:36,068 --> 00:15:37,369 -Yes, I was. -No. 275 00:15:37,403 --> 00:15:38,570 I was trying to help. 276 00:15:39,321 --> 00:15:41,573 [Corey] There's actually such seamless teamwork 277 00:15:41,607 --> 00:15:44,059 by Tiffany Stratton, it confused our official Dan Engler. 278 00:15:44,093 --> 00:15:46,095 [Michael] Yeah, and again, miscommunication 279 00:15:47,212 --> 00:15:49,882 perhaps caused Candice a chance at the victory there. 280 00:15:50,382 --> 00:15:52,651 [Corey] Mess with the braid at your own peril. 281 00:15:52,685 --> 00:15:54,837 [Michael] Trying to make a tag to Bayley. 282 00:15:54,870 --> 00:15:57,890 Bianca Belair with a big right hand to Stratton. 283 00:15:57,923 --> 00:15:59,692 [crowd clamoring] 284 00:15:59,725 --> 00:16:02,061 [Michael] Tiffany tags in Candice. Here comes Bayley. 285 00:16:02,094 --> 00:16:04,730 These two have had their issues in the past. 286 00:16:05,898 --> 00:16:07,333 Well-documented, 287 00:16:07,366 --> 00:16:10,819 Candice's relationship with Bayley as Bayley has grown up in the business. 288 00:16:11,370 --> 00:16:13,572 And now roll up, roll through. 289 00:16:13,605 --> 00:16:14,857 Bayley with a knee. 290 00:16:15,774 --> 00:16:19,478 [Corey] Think of all the issues between Bayley and Bianca Belair over the years. 291 00:16:19,978 --> 00:16:22,031 [Michael] Suplex. Now they're on the same team. 292 00:16:22,064 --> 00:16:24,099 [Corey] Coexisting nicely thus far. 293 00:16:25,117 --> 00:16:27,052 [Michael] Bayley slides through. Caught by Candice. 294 00:16:27,086 --> 00:16:29,788 -And a… Oh my goodness. -[Corey] Oh! 295 00:16:29,822 --> 00:16:32,024 -[Dan] Bayley. Are you okay? -[Corey] Wow! 296 00:16:32,057 --> 00:16:35,744 Fantastic counter by Candice LeRae. 297 00:16:35,778 --> 00:16:38,897 [Michael] Bayley bounced face-first off the ring post, 298 00:16:38,931 --> 00:16:41,834 and you could hear that echo through the arena. 299 00:16:41,867 --> 00:16:43,402 [crowd booing] 300 00:16:43,936 --> 00:16:46,438 [Michael] Referee Dan Engler gonna try to back LeRae off 301 00:16:46,472 --> 00:16:48,874 and perhaps check on Bayley here. 302 00:16:48,907 --> 00:16:49,892 [Dan] Tag made. Let's go. 303 00:16:49,925 --> 00:16:53,045 [Corey] The tag made, again, directly to Nia Jax 304 00:16:53,078 --> 00:16:54,530 from Candice LeRae 305 00:16:54,563 --> 00:16:56,015 Talk about third-wheeling it. 306 00:16:56,665 --> 00:16:58,600 Tiffany Stratton all night thus far. 307 00:16:58,634 --> 00:17:00,119 [Michael] Hey, but you gotta say this. 308 00:17:00,152 --> 00:17:02,154 Ever since Candice has joined forces with Nia, 309 00:17:03,422 --> 00:17:04,873 prime-time TV every week. 310 00:17:07,559 --> 00:17:09,094 Tagged. Here comes LeRae again. 311 00:17:09,128 --> 00:17:11,730 [Corey] Big time assignment, watching the Champ's back 312 00:17:12,414 --> 00:17:15,100 when you've got someone dangerous like Ms. Money in the Bank around. 313 00:17:15,134 --> 00:17:17,136 [Michael] You're always starting to stir stuff. 314 00:17:17,169 --> 00:17:18,654 -[Corey] I'm object… Oh! -[Michael] Oh! 315 00:17:18,687 --> 00:17:20,889 -[Corey] Oh my goodness. -[Michael] Wow! 316 00:17:20,923 --> 00:17:24,109 Bayley face-first off the apron. 317 00:17:24,143 --> 00:17:26,428 Candice is taking over this tag match. 318 00:17:26,462 --> 00:17:27,579 You're doing great… 319 00:17:30,716 --> 00:17:33,919 [Michael] Six-woman tag team action continues here on Friday Night SmackDown. 320 00:17:33,952 --> 00:17:35,604 Bayley, Nia Jax. 321 00:17:35,637 --> 00:17:37,589 [Corey] And what we've seen throughout the break 322 00:17:37,623 --> 00:17:41,260 is quick, frequent tags between Nia Jax and Candice LeRae, 323 00:17:41,944 --> 00:17:44,913 excluding Tiffany Stratton over and over again. 324 00:17:44,947 --> 00:17:47,666 [Michael] That's been the story. Tiffany wanting to get in this matchup 325 00:17:47,699 --> 00:17:49,651 and Nia and Candice not allowing it to happen. 326 00:17:49,685 --> 00:17:53,222 But now with Candice in trouble and no Nia on the apron, 327 00:17:53,839 --> 00:17:55,557 she has to make the tag to Stratton. 328 00:17:55,591 --> 00:17:57,242 And here's Tiffany Stratton and Naomi now. 329 00:17:57,276 --> 00:18:00,245 And Naomi for the second time with a big kick to Stratton. 330 00:18:00,279 --> 00:18:02,548 [Corey] Rocking the jaw of Ms. Money in the Bank. 331 00:18:02,581 --> 00:18:05,017 Naomi on a roll right now. 332 00:18:05,050 --> 00:18:08,253 [Michael] Stratton misses wildly with a mule kick by Naomi. 333 00:18:09,221 --> 00:18:12,124 Naomi now… Wow! What a bulldog. 334 00:18:12,157 --> 00:18:16,361 Cover off the tornado bulldog for the win. Kick-out at two. 335 00:18:17,412 --> 00:18:20,349 [Corey] We've seen Naomi perform this maneuver countless times 336 00:18:20,382 --> 00:18:25,871 perhaps never with as much impact as we just saw right there. 337 00:18:27,289 --> 00:18:29,975 [Michael] Naomi's another one we've talked about confidence growing 338 00:18:30,008 --> 00:18:31,844 with Candice LeRae. How about Naomi? 339 00:18:31,877 --> 00:18:34,413 -[Corey] Oh! -Better than she ever has as of late. 340 00:18:34,446 --> 00:18:35,430 Tag. 341 00:18:35,464 --> 00:18:39,084 [Corey] Returning to WWE, there was a reacclimation period as expected. 342 00:18:39,118 --> 00:18:40,302 -Oh. -[Michael] Oh! 343 00:18:40,335 --> 00:18:41,587 Spinebuster. 344 00:18:42,771 --> 00:18:44,022 Bayley-to-Belly! 345 00:18:45,691 --> 00:18:46,725 [Corey] Eyes on LeRae. 346 00:18:46,758 --> 00:18:48,994 [Michael] Candice with a knee right to the face. 347 00:18:50,596 --> 00:18:51,964 Belair into the mix. 348 00:18:53,182 --> 00:18:55,184 [Corey] Great gutbuster by Bianca. 349 00:18:55,217 --> 00:18:57,169 [Michael] And now the power of Nia Jax. 350 00:18:57,202 --> 00:18:58,821 -[Corey] Ooh. -[Michael] The powerslam. 351 00:18:59,321 --> 00:19:01,707 [Corey] High across the shoulders of Belair. 352 00:19:01,740 --> 00:19:04,827 And now The Irresistible Force making the climb. 353 00:19:04,860 --> 00:19:06,612 [Michael] Meanwhile, Naomi… 354 00:19:07,379 --> 00:19:09,381 Naomi now [indistinct] 355 00:19:09,414 --> 00:19:11,650 -[Corey] Wow! -[Michael] Middle of the ring. 356 00:19:11,683 --> 00:19:12,818 [crowd cheering] 357 00:19:12,851 --> 00:19:14,119 Nia's in trouble. 358 00:19:14,870 --> 00:19:16,271 Split-legged moonsault! 359 00:19:16,305 --> 00:19:18,674 -Cover by Naomi. -[Corey] Again? 360 00:19:18,707 --> 00:19:21,193 [Michael] And Tiffany Stratton breaks things up. 361 00:19:22,294 --> 00:19:25,697 [Corey] Naomi already owns a pinfall victory over Naomi 362 00:19:25,731 --> 00:19:27,065 or, I'm sorry, over Nia Jax. 363 00:19:27,099 --> 00:19:29,101 [Michael] Well, Nia Jax owes Tiffany Stratton now 364 00:19:29,935 --> 00:19:33,255 as Ms. Money in the Bank launches herself outside the ring. 365 00:19:34,640 --> 00:19:37,709 Naomi had Nia dead to rights if it wasn't for Stratton. 366 00:19:37,743 --> 00:19:40,779 [Corey] Cole, Cole, Stratton's the only one up right now. 367 00:19:40,812 --> 00:19:41,947 [crowd cheering] 368 00:19:41,980 --> 00:19:45,017 Do it, Tiffany! Tiffany Stratton, now! 369 00:19:45,050 --> 00:19:47,953 -[indistinct] the briefcase. -[Corey] Do it! Now! 370 00:19:47,986 --> 00:19:50,472 Is she gonna cash in [indistinct] Nia Jax? 371 00:19:50,505 --> 00:19:51,823 Pay attention, Engler! 372 00:19:52,858 --> 00:19:55,093 -[indistinct] the contract. -[woman] Do it! 373 00:19:56,078 --> 00:19:58,080 -[Michael] And Candice LeRae. -[Corey] Ah… 374 00:19:58,113 --> 00:19:59,331 [crowd booing] 375 00:19:59,364 --> 00:20:00,215 What's wrong with you? 376 00:20:00,249 --> 00:20:02,284 What is wrong with you? I wanna be a Champion. 377 00:20:02,317 --> 00:20:04,102 -[indistinct] -I wanna be a Champion. 378 00:20:04,136 --> 00:20:05,721 No! No! 379 00:20:05,754 --> 00:20:07,172 Get out of my face. 380 00:20:07,206 --> 00:20:09,207 [Michael] Well, Tiffany made her intentions known. 381 00:20:09,241 --> 00:20:13,028 She's screaming at Candice, saying, "I want to be Champion." 382 00:20:14,046 --> 00:20:16,365 And Candice didn't allow it to happen 383 00:20:16,398 --> 00:20:19,051 as Tiffany went to cash in money in the bank. 384 00:20:19,084 --> 00:20:20,652 Bayley and Bianca take over. 385 00:20:20,686 --> 00:20:22,537 -[Corey] Into the cover. -[Michael] By Naomi. 386 00:20:22,571 --> 00:20:24,056 -And the win! -[bell rings] 387 00:20:26,141 --> 00:20:28,043 [announcer] Here are your winners, 388 00:20:28,076 --> 00:20:31,196 the team of Bayley 389 00:20:31,230 --> 00:20:35,968 and the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, 390 00:20:36,001 --> 00:20:41,106 Bianca Belair and Naomi! 391 00:20:41,139 --> 00:20:43,058 [Michael] We're gonna have to call Dr. Shelby in 392 00:20:43,091 --> 00:20:46,979 to replace this Nia Jax relationship 'cause it's a mess. 393 00:20:47,512 --> 00:20:51,066 [Corey] Teamwork was the name of the game in this one. 394 00:20:51,099 --> 00:20:53,619 To the surprise of not many, 395 00:20:53,652 --> 00:20:56,805 the Women's Tag Team Champions and Bayley prevail. 396 00:20:57,422 --> 00:21:00,742 LeRae and Stratton were busy jawing with one another, 397 00:21:00,776 --> 00:21:05,681 opening the door for Naomi to sneak up behind The Poison Pixie 398 00:21:05,714 --> 00:21:08,834 and procure the w for her team. 399 00:21:10,102 --> 00:21:12,638 Certainly no peace in the Jax camp tonight. 400 00:21:12,671 --> 00:21:14,740 [Michael] And Tiffany was very clear. 401 00:21:14,773 --> 00:21:17,826 she said, "I want to be Champion!" 402 00:21:18,610 --> 00:21:20,195 [Corey] As well she should. 403 00:21:22,130 --> 00:21:22,965 -[indistinct] -Four. 404 00:21:22,998 --> 00:21:25,567 -You know how expensive that is? -That is a lot of money. 405 00:21:25,600 --> 00:21:27,686 That's a lot of money, and guess who's taking care of it? 406 00:21:27,719 --> 00:21:29,755 My lawyer's put this together. This is for you. 407 00:21:29,788 --> 00:21:32,574 Thank you. That's an invoice. You owe me money! 408 00:21:32,607 --> 00:21:33,675 -A lot. -One sec. 409 00:21:33,709 --> 00:21:35,060 I already told you. 410 00:21:35,093 --> 00:21:37,362 If you have an issue with what Braun did, take it up with Braun. 411 00:21:37,396 --> 00:21:39,648 You have a match with him. You should be getting ready. 412 00:21:39,681 --> 00:21:42,267 And if you don't mind, I'm actually waiting for someone. 413 00:21:42,301 --> 00:21:44,453 Who are you waiting for more important than A-Town Down Under? 414 00:21:44,486 --> 00:21:46,638 -Biggest Superstars on your brand. -[knock at door] 415 00:21:46,672 --> 00:21:47,689 Oh, in fact… 416 00:21:47,723 --> 00:21:49,024 Oh, you're kidding me. 417 00:21:50,676 --> 00:21:51,893 For this homeless bloke? 418 00:21:52,544 --> 00:21:54,546 [crowd cheering, booing] 419 00:22:00,569 --> 00:22:03,105 Nick, uh, we should talk. 420 00:22:06,625 --> 00:22:08,293 I'm not trying to put you in a tough spot. 421 00:22:08,327 --> 00:22:11,363 I understand. I'm not trying to make your life more chaotic than it already is. 422 00:22:12,097 --> 00:22:13,365 I'm supposed to be on Raw. 423 00:22:13,398 --> 00:22:16,301 The Bloodline are supposed to be on SmackDown, but they showed up, 424 00:22:16,335 --> 00:22:17,185 so I'm here tonight. 425 00:22:17,219 --> 00:22:20,322 I think it's only fair that I get my crack at The Bloodline. 426 00:22:20,355 --> 00:22:22,441 I want a chance at a little bit of revenge. 427 00:22:22,474 --> 00:22:24,059 -I understand that. -[Carmelo] Hey, Nick. 428 00:22:24,976 --> 00:22:26,828 He thought he was gonna humble me, huh? 429 00:22:26,862 --> 00:22:29,064 So I made you this card. Merry Christmas. 430 00:22:29,097 --> 00:22:30,699 [crowd booing] 431 00:22:30,732 --> 00:22:33,602 Hey, Carmelo, I know you're new around here, 432 00:22:34,136 --> 00:22:37,389 but usually when two people are talking, we wait our turn. 433 00:22:37,422 --> 00:22:39,424 Oh, my bad, man. You want a Christmas card too? 434 00:22:40,208 --> 00:22:41,043 [laughs] 435 00:22:42,094 --> 00:22:43,662 Maybe you didn't hear me. 436 00:22:44,763 --> 00:22:50,035 I said when two people are talking, around here, we wait our turn. 437 00:22:51,353 --> 00:22:52,854 [crowd exclaiming] 438 00:22:52,888 --> 00:22:55,290 I'm gonna let that slide. What are you even doing here anyway? 439 00:22:55,791 --> 00:22:58,226 The only time you're here is when you get beat down by The Bloodline. 440 00:22:58,260 --> 00:23:01,830 So how about you stay out of my business and stay off of my show. 441 00:23:02,481 --> 00:23:03,949 -Your show? -Yeah. 442 00:23:05,700 --> 00:23:07,702 You know what? Nick, how about this? 443 00:23:08,420 --> 00:23:09,888 The stuff with The Bloodline can wait. 444 00:23:11,073 --> 00:23:13,892 Why don't you give me and Carmelo Hayes one-on-one tonight? 445 00:23:14,626 --> 00:23:16,378 [crowd cheering] 446 00:23:16,411 --> 00:23:17,979 That sounds like a good idea. 447 00:23:18,797 --> 00:23:19,881 Consider it done. 448 00:23:20,866 --> 00:23:22,868 Yeah. Consider it done. Done for you. 449 00:23:24,653 --> 00:23:26,621 -Nice one. -Hm. He got you there. 450 00:23:26,655 --> 00:23:28,190 -Yeah. -That was a good one. 451 00:23:28,707 --> 00:23:32,310 [Corey] Sami Zayn, Carmelo Hayes tonight, sign me up! 452 00:23:32,344 --> 00:23:33,762 [Michael] Well, here's the man, uh… 453 00:23:34,763 --> 00:23:37,682 the reason that Carmelo is handing out his Christmas cards. 454 00:23:37,716 --> 00:23:39,718 We'll tell you all about it in a moment. 455 00:23:42,003 --> 00:23:43,038 [bell rings] 456 00:23:43,071 --> 00:23:46,308 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 457 00:23:46,341 --> 00:23:52,597 Introducing first, weighing in at 385 pounds, 458 00:23:53,181 --> 00:23:57,803 Braun Strowman. 459 00:23:57,836 --> 00:24:00,255 [Michael] He's one big SOB! 460 00:24:01,756 --> 00:24:05,076 And last week SmackDown's newest acquisition, 461 00:24:05,110 --> 00:24:09,431 Monster of all Monsters, was a guest on the talk show The Grayson Waller Effect 462 00:24:09,464 --> 00:24:12,384 but he was interrupted by Carmelo Hayes. 463 00:24:14,186 --> 00:24:17,989 So, Braun, you big ugly dumb Santa Claus bitch. 464 00:24:18,023 --> 00:24:21,660 let's run this thing back right here right now! 465 00:24:22,194 --> 00:24:25,030 [Michael] Well, Corey, needless to say, it didn't go too well. 466 00:24:25,564 --> 00:24:27,732 [Corey] Strowman throwing the palm tree like a javelin 467 00:24:27,766 --> 00:24:29,601 in the direction of Carmelo Hayes. 468 00:24:30,135 --> 00:24:32,304 But ultimately, Hayes would get the last laugh. 469 00:24:32,337 --> 00:24:33,555 [Michael indistinct] …rematch. 470 00:24:33,588 --> 00:24:37,142 Notice referee Jessika Carr is counting in the background. 471 00:24:37,175 --> 00:24:38,844 -And in a count of nine… -[bell rings] 472 00:24:38,877 --> 00:24:42,464 …Hayes beat the count thanks to Strowman, so he picks up the win 473 00:24:44,616 --> 00:24:45,851 via count out. 474 00:24:46,351 --> 00:24:48,336 I don't care about your stupid musical! 475 00:24:48,370 --> 00:24:49,905 -[yelling] -[Oh! 476 00:24:51,256 --> 00:24:54,659 [Corey] Obviously Carmelo Hayes does care about Pretty Deadly's musical, 477 00:24:54,693 --> 00:24:56,578 delivering a brutal chair shot. 478 00:24:56,611 --> 00:24:57,812 [Carmelo] What's up now? 479 00:24:59,664 --> 00:25:02,083 [Michael] The Christmas cards, and I saw them earlier today, 480 00:25:02,117 --> 00:25:05,437 that Hayes was handing out were pictures of his victory 481 00:25:06,404 --> 00:25:07,806 last week over Strowman 482 00:25:07,839 --> 00:25:09,407 [Corey] Did Carmelo give you one, 483 00:25:09,441 --> 00:25:11,526 or did you just see one as he was handing them out? 484 00:25:12,344 --> 00:25:13,345 [Michael] I'm sorry? 485 00:25:13,378 --> 00:25:17,048 [Corey] Did Carmelo Hayes actually present you, Michael Cole, with a Christmas card 486 00:25:17,082 --> 00:25:19,851 or did you just happen to look over somebody's shoulder and see it? 487 00:25:19,885 --> 00:25:21,436 [Michael] I looked over someone's shoulder. 488 00:25:21,469 --> 00:25:23,471 -[Corey] I figured as much. -[Michael laughs] 489 00:25:24,105 --> 00:25:25,640 Doing my job as a journalist. 490 00:25:25,674 --> 00:25:27,676 ["A-Town Down" by WWE, Def Rebel playing] 491 00:25:29,044 --> 00:25:32,247 [Michael] Maybe we'll see one later. Sami and Carmelo go one-on-one. 492 00:25:35,483 --> 00:25:37,852 Hey, I do what I'm told by my producers. 493 00:25:39,237 --> 00:25:40,222 [Corey] Make notes. 494 00:25:42,290 --> 00:25:46,678 Always on top and that's all [indistinct]. 495 00:25:46,711 --> 00:25:51,917 [announcer] And his opponent, accompanied by Grayson Waller 496 00:25:51,950 --> 00:25:56,922 from Atlanta, Georgia, weighing in at 220 pounds, 497 00:25:56,955 --> 00:26:01,009 Austin Theory! 498 00:26:02,727 --> 00:26:05,030 ♪ Victory staring in my face All day ♪ 499 00:26:05,063 --> 00:26:07,349 ♪ I'm doing like the best Man it's obvious ♪ 500 00:26:07,382 --> 00:26:10,051 ♪ Knock them down, one by one Nobody's left ♪ 501 00:26:10,085 --> 00:26:12,754 ♪ Best believe I'm doing it my way All day… ♪ 502 00:26:12,787 --> 00:26:14,639 [Corey] Maybe Theory and Waller will get to enjoy 503 00:26:14,673 --> 00:26:17,359 a few post-match cocktails together tonight. 504 00:26:17,392 --> 00:26:20,378 How great must it be to be Grayson Waller, 505 00:26:20,412 --> 00:26:22,764 to have a best friend like Austin Theory 506 00:26:22,797 --> 00:26:26,001 who's always willing to back you up no matter what the case is? 507 00:26:26,034 --> 00:26:29,638 [Michael] Or is it Grayson Waller always throwing Austin Theory to the wolves? 508 00:26:30,322 --> 00:26:32,140 [Corey] That's certainly a way of looking at it, 509 00:26:32,173 --> 00:26:35,327 but the reality is Grayson Waller cares deeply for Austin Theory. 510 00:26:35,360 --> 00:26:36,745 -They're great friends. -[bell rings] 511 00:26:36,778 --> 00:26:39,264 [Michael] So how did Theory get in this match then 512 00:26:39,297 --> 00:26:42,968 if Strowman destroyed the set of The Grayson Waller Effect? 513 00:26:43,001 --> 00:26:44,536 [Corey] It was under the advice-- 514 00:26:44,569 --> 00:26:46,655 You're Austin Theory! Get him! Get him! 515 00:26:46,688 --> 00:26:48,690 [Corey] It was under the advice of Grayson Waller's… 516 00:26:48,723 --> 00:26:50,025 [Michael] Oh! What a right hand. 517 00:26:50,058 --> 00:26:51,977 …legal team from what I understand. 518 00:26:52,010 --> 00:26:55,413 [Michael] So can you explain to me what Waller is wearing? 519 00:26:55,447 --> 00:26:57,565 [Corey] No, I cannot do that. 520 00:26:57,599 --> 00:27:00,502 It's fashionable. I could not pull it off. 521 00:27:00,535 --> 00:27:02,937 I don't know that many people other than Grayson Waller could. 522 00:27:02,971 --> 00:27:05,106 [Michael] Nobody home as Theory rolls out of harm's way 523 00:27:05,140 --> 00:27:07,759 and now looks to power Strowman up. 524 00:27:07,792 --> 00:27:10,261 -[Corey] Look at that! -[Michael] Well-placed elbow by Strowman. 525 00:27:11,463 --> 00:27:12,564 [Corey] The kid's a star. 526 00:27:12,597 --> 00:27:14,883 Wow! Yes, Strowman is. 527 00:27:14,916 --> 00:27:16,568 [crowd clamoring] 528 00:27:17,102 --> 00:27:19,104 Braun Strowman's taking over. 529 00:27:20,605 --> 00:27:21,473 [groaning] 530 00:27:23,091 --> 00:27:24,192 [Michael] Look at this! 531 00:27:29,247 --> 00:27:31,399 [crowd chanting] Strowman! 532 00:27:31,433 --> 00:27:34,369 [Michael] We are back on Friday Night SmackDown live tonight Tampa, 533 00:27:34,402 --> 00:27:36,788 the last one of 2024, 534 00:27:36,821 --> 00:27:38,823 heading into the new year. Happy holidays, everyone. 535 00:27:38,857 --> 00:27:40,258 -Thanks… -[Corey] Oh! 536 00:27:40,291 --> 00:27:42,694 [Michael] Thank you for joining us for this holiday weekend. 537 00:27:42,727 --> 00:27:45,130 Theory has been in control of Strowman 538 00:27:45,163 --> 00:27:49,000 since Braun Strowman went crashing into the steel steps minutes ago. 539 00:27:49,034 --> 00:27:52,404 [Corey] What a great way it would be to end the year on SmackDown 540 00:27:52,437 --> 00:27:54,739 for Austin Theory and Grayson Waller for that matter, 541 00:27:54,773 --> 00:27:57,025 teaching a lesson to Braun Strowman. 542 00:27:57,058 --> 00:27:59,611 Monster, huh? You're a monster, huh? 543 00:28:00,195 --> 00:28:02,997 What a monster. Where? 544 00:28:03,031 --> 00:28:04,833 Where 'cause I'm right here. 545 00:28:04,866 --> 00:28:08,420 -[Corey] Oh! -[Michael laughing] Oh my goodness! 546 00:28:08,453 --> 00:28:10,789 [Corey] Just chopped Theory in the soul. 547 00:28:10,822 --> 00:28:12,791 [Michael] Like getting hit by a frying pan. 548 00:28:12,824 --> 00:28:14,559 And Theory goes down low. 549 00:28:14,592 --> 00:28:16,761 [Corey] Smart strategy by Theory utilizing his quickness. 550 00:28:16,795 --> 00:28:18,680 [Michael] A chop block to Strowman. 551 00:28:18,713 --> 00:28:20,415 [Corey] A big left hand from the southpaw. 552 00:28:20,448 --> 00:28:21,716 Here's the cover for the win, 553 00:28:21,750 --> 00:28:23,752 and the kick-out by Strowman with authority! 554 00:28:24,335 --> 00:28:25,303 [Michael] One. 555 00:28:26,471 --> 00:28:27,706 [Corey] Let's take another look 556 00:28:29,057 --> 00:28:30,592 at the impact. 557 00:28:37,549 --> 00:28:40,685 As Theory wisely luring Strowman in. 558 00:28:41,920 --> 00:28:43,788 Rolls through. Oh! 559 00:28:43,822 --> 00:28:46,424 [Michael] Dropkick. Stuns Strowman momentarily. 560 00:28:46,458 --> 00:28:48,560 [indistinct] 561 00:28:51,413 --> 00:28:54,432 And that dropkick drove Theory right out of the ring. 562 00:28:54,466 --> 00:28:57,502 350 plus pounds! 563 00:28:57,535 --> 00:29:00,438 [Corey] This might have been exactly what Strowman needed, 564 00:29:00,472 --> 00:29:04,042 just a few extra seconds to catch his breath and compose himself 565 00:29:04,075 --> 00:29:06,327 and to continue the destruction. 566 00:29:06,361 --> 00:29:07,979 -[cries out] -[grunts] 567 00:29:08,012 --> 00:29:10,181 [Michael] Just holding Theory up to the apron. 568 00:29:10,698 --> 00:29:12,650 [referee] One, two. 569 00:29:15,353 --> 00:29:16,604 [Corey] Strowman getting a head of steam. 570 00:29:16,638 --> 00:29:18,656 [Michael] Oh, Waller may have a broken hand. 571 00:29:18,690 --> 00:29:20,024 Ow! 572 00:29:20,058 --> 00:29:22,944 -[Corey] Here comes Theory! -[Michael indistinct] …Waller. 573 00:29:22,977 --> 00:29:24,846 [crowd clamoring] 574 00:29:24,879 --> 00:29:26,231 [Corey] My goodness! 575 00:29:27,132 --> 00:29:29,134 [crowd cheering] 576 00:29:31,886 --> 00:29:32,871 [Corey] Uh-oh. 577 00:29:32,904 --> 00:29:36,174 [Michael] The train about to roll on the tracks! 578 00:29:38,893 --> 00:29:41,763 Strowman! Takes out Theory! 579 00:29:41,796 --> 00:29:43,782 Waller ducked underneath, 580 00:29:43,815 --> 00:29:46,284 and now Waller is hightailing it out of the arena! 581 00:29:46,317 --> 00:29:47,886 Nice buddy he is. 582 00:29:47,919 --> 00:29:51,022 What were you saying about all the great things he does for Austin Theory? 583 00:29:51,055 --> 00:29:54,676 [Corey] Well, what good is a best friend if he's physically incapacitated? 584 00:29:55,443 --> 00:29:56,611 [Michael] And now Strowman. 585 00:29:59,497 --> 00:30:00,849 Look at the power. 586 00:30:00,882 --> 00:30:04,736 Marching into the ring with Theory and tossing him into the ring. 587 00:30:06,087 --> 00:30:07,121 [crowd cheering] 588 00:30:07,155 --> 00:30:10,008 [Corey] Okay, let's not get crazy, Braun. 589 00:30:11,209 --> 00:30:12,777 [Michael] Braun's gonna go up top. 590 00:30:12,811 --> 00:30:15,630 [Corey] Looks like Strowman went a little hard on the eggnog this weekend. 591 00:30:16,748 --> 00:30:19,851 There we go. That's what friends are for! 592 00:30:19,884 --> 00:30:22,270 Theory, beautiful! 593 00:30:22,303 --> 00:30:24,489 [Michael] He's got Strowman in A-Town Down position… 594 00:30:24,522 --> 00:30:25,690 [Corey] Oh my God! 595 00:30:25,723 --> 00:30:28,877 [Michael] …but was not able to lift Strowman up. 596 00:30:28,910 --> 00:30:31,246 Strowman now just like that, powerslam! 597 00:30:31,930 --> 00:30:34,516 -Cover on Theory! -[crowd counting down] 598 00:30:34,549 --> 00:30:36,568 -[bell rings] -[crowd cheering] 599 00:30:38,002 --> 00:30:44,659 [announcer] Here is your winner, Braun Strowman! 600 00:30:45,376 --> 00:30:48,379 [Michael] Theory had Braun in position for A-Town Down. 601 00:30:48,997 --> 00:30:52,050 [Corey] You've got to be impressed, like Austin Theory or not, 602 00:30:52,083 --> 00:30:54,852 with the power we just saw a glimpse of. 603 00:30:54,886 --> 00:30:57,939 Unfortunately for Austin Theory and his pal Grayson Waller, 604 00:30:57,972 --> 00:31:03,094 Strowman just a little too much monster for Theory to handle tonight. 605 00:31:03,127 --> 00:31:07,649 The running powerslam nearly put Austin through the center of the ring. 606 00:31:07,682 --> 00:31:10,752 Big w for The Monster of all Monsters. 607 00:31:11,686 --> 00:31:15,240 [Michael] Strowman with the win here tonight 608 00:31:15,273 --> 00:31:18,743 on the final Friday Night SmackDown of 2024. 609 00:31:22,213 --> 00:31:24,215 [crowd cheering] 610 00:31:27,752 --> 00:31:30,288 Here at Friday Night SmackDown we have the first ever 611 00:31:30,321 --> 00:31:32,407 Women's United States Champion, 612 00:31:32,440 --> 00:31:35,293 and she's been insufferable on social media. 613 00:31:35,326 --> 00:31:37,412 Back to Saturday Night's Main Event two weeks ago. 614 00:31:37,445 --> 00:31:38,463 Finals of the tournament. 615 00:31:38,496 --> 00:31:42,383 Chelsea Green, Michin with Piper Niven, Chelsea's buddy, outside the ring, 616 00:31:42,417 --> 00:31:43,801 and Piper would come in to play. 617 00:31:43,835 --> 00:31:45,970 [Corey] I hope you have a written apology prepared. 618 00:31:46,004 --> 00:31:48,873 Piper Niven once again paying dividends, 619 00:31:48,907 --> 00:31:52,460 taking the attention of Michin off of her competition, 620 00:31:52,493 --> 00:31:58,399 and Chelsea Green with the Un-pretty Her makes WWE history 621 00:31:58,433 --> 00:32:01,686 as the first-ever Women's United States Champion. 622 00:32:01,719 --> 00:32:03,638 [explosions] 623 00:32:03,671 --> 00:32:06,741 [Michael] And coming up next on Friday Night SmackDown, 624 00:32:07,442 --> 00:32:08,977 the party commences. 625 00:32:09,727 --> 00:32:13,831 It is Chelsea Green's United States Championship Celebration, 626 00:32:14,966 --> 00:32:15,984 and it's next. 627 00:32:16,017 --> 00:32:19,687 [Corey] ♪ Oh say can you see ♪ 628 00:32:20,805 --> 00:32:22,073 [Michael] Where's Lillian? 629 00:32:27,261 --> 00:32:30,415 Nick, um, I heard what you said. 630 00:32:30,448 --> 00:32:31,749 [crowd booing] 631 00:32:31,783 --> 00:32:36,554 I heard all of it. I heard you say I'm not the real WWE Champion. 632 00:32:36,587 --> 00:32:37,972 But, I mean… 633 00:32:39,924 --> 00:32:42,060 I have this. I deserve to have this. 634 00:32:42,093 --> 00:32:47,465 I… I… I am the true, rightful WWE Champion, okay? 635 00:32:49,150 --> 00:32:51,152 And I also heard that ultimatum. 636 00:32:52,337 --> 00:32:54,806 You want me to give this back. You say I have to give it back, 637 00:32:54,839 --> 00:32:57,425 and I'm sure you'd love for me to agree to this right away and go, 638 00:32:57,458 --> 00:33:00,011 "Yes, my lord. I shall give it back right away, my lord," 639 00:33:00,044 --> 00:33:02,063 but, you know what, Nick? I think you and I 640 00:33:02,096 --> 00:33:03,798 need to have a little discussion. 641 00:33:07,285 --> 00:33:10,638 So I'll… I'll come into this arena but on my terms. 642 00:33:11,606 --> 00:33:15,693 That means just me and you alone in the ring, no one else. 643 00:33:15,727 --> 00:33:20,114 No security guards, no office cronies, just me, you. 644 00:33:22,266 --> 00:33:23,251 And then… 645 00:33:25,003 --> 00:33:26,004 then we can talk. 646 00:33:30,375 --> 00:33:31,709 [Michael] He's ready. 647 00:33:31,743 --> 00:33:33,911 Joining us here tonight on Friday Night Smackdown, 648 00:33:33,945 --> 00:33:36,848 members of the University of Michigan football team, 649 00:33:36,881 --> 00:33:40,318 They play on January… December 31st New Year's Eve 650 00:33:40,351 --> 00:33:43,137 in the ReliaQuest Bowl against Alabama, 651 00:33:43,171 --> 00:33:44,639 joining us on SmackDown tonight. 652 00:33:44,672 --> 00:33:47,258 [Corey] There's nobody as excited in Tampa about Michigan 653 00:33:47,291 --> 00:33:50,978 as our cameraman, Jim Grogan, who's shooting us right now 654 00:33:51,012 --> 00:33:54,582 who is a full-time resident of Columbus, Ohio, 655 00:33:54,615 --> 00:33:56,501 but a full-time Wolverines fan! 656 00:33:57,034 --> 00:33:59,303 It seems dangerous to me. I wouldn't recommend it. 657 00:33:59,337 --> 00:34:01,422 [Michael] Congratulations to the Wolverines. Good luck. 658 00:34:01,456 --> 00:34:03,391 [crowd clamoring] 659 00:34:04,409 --> 00:34:06,411 ["Taste the Jealousy" by WWE, Def Rebel playing] 660 00:34:07,495 --> 00:34:09,714 [Michael] Meanwhile, Piper Niven getting set 661 00:34:09,747 --> 00:34:11,749 for our Championship celebration. 662 00:34:13,501 --> 00:34:14,752 [Corey] So regal. 663 00:34:14,786 --> 00:34:15,887 [music fades] 664 00:34:20,224 --> 00:34:21,192 [clears throat] 665 00:34:22,560 --> 00:34:25,246 Ladies and gentlemen, 666 00:34:26,864 --> 00:34:30,368 please join me in giving a warm welcome 667 00:34:30,885 --> 00:34:34,305 to your prettiest, tallest, 668 00:34:35,006 --> 00:34:38,576 sparkliest, most beautiful, most popular, 669 00:34:38,609 --> 00:34:42,230 first and longest reigning 670 00:34:42,263 --> 00:34:46,000 Women's United States Champion, 671 00:34:46,033 --> 00:34:51,656 my bestie, not yours, Chelsea Green! 672 00:34:53,491 --> 00:34:56,494 ♪ It's Chelsea Green ♪ 673 00:34:56,527 --> 00:34:58,529 ["Hot Mess' By WWE, Def Rebel playing] 674 00:34:59,180 --> 00:35:01,182 [Corey] Come on, Cole. Stand up. 675 00:35:01,215 --> 00:35:02,366 It's the right thing to do. 676 00:35:03,251 --> 00:35:04,368 Put your hand on your heart. 677 00:35:05,419 --> 00:35:06,587 Come on, Cole. 678 00:35:08,039 --> 00:35:10,424 [Michael] Oh, look. Lady Liberty's here. 679 00:35:10,458 --> 00:35:12,276 [Corey] This is a matter of national pride. 680 00:35:12,994 --> 00:35:14,996 I wish she would've stayed on Ellis Island. 681 00:35:16,047 --> 00:35:17,348 [Corey] You're disgusting. 682 00:35:18,216 --> 00:35:20,601 [Michael] By the way, she's also the shortest reigning. 683 00:35:20,635 --> 00:35:21,819 She's also the oldest. 684 00:35:22,503 --> 00:35:25,439 Uh, like a United States [indistinct]. 685 00:35:29,210 --> 00:35:31,696 [Corey] The nation is healing right now, Michael Cole. 686 00:35:31,729 --> 00:35:33,197 Just let it happen, okay? 687 00:35:33,231 --> 00:35:34,866 This is good for everybody. 688 00:35:34,899 --> 00:35:38,386 Much like France gifted us Lady Liberty, the statue, 689 00:35:38,419 --> 00:35:40,705 Canada gifted us Chelsea Green. 690 00:35:42,490 --> 00:35:44,308 -[Michael] That's a gift? -[Corey] That's right. 691 00:35:44,842 --> 00:35:48,279 You're still hung up on the whole trash thing from like a year ago. 692 00:35:48,312 --> 00:35:51,048 Let it go. Just enjoy the present. 693 00:35:52,884 --> 00:35:55,453 I pledge allegiance to Chelsea Green, 694 00:35:55,486 --> 00:35:59,423 the greatest Women's United States Champion of all time! 695 00:36:03,227 --> 00:36:05,229 I feel like Lee Greenwood right now. 696 00:36:07,932 --> 00:36:09,033 [Michael] You look like him, 697 00:36:09,634 --> 00:36:11,853 -Thank you, thank you. -[Corey] That's harsh. 698 00:36:13,771 --> 00:36:15,773 [crowd cheering] 699 00:36:16,691 --> 00:36:22,530 I wanted to take this time to address the fine people of the WWE Universe. 700 00:36:23,681 --> 00:36:25,316 We did it! 701 00:36:25,349 --> 00:36:27,451 [crowd cheering] 702 00:36:27,485 --> 00:36:33,491 We have officially turned the blue brand into the green house. 703 00:36:34,725 --> 00:36:35,910 [Michael] Oh boy. 704 00:36:36,878 --> 00:36:39,881 Now, Fergie once used the letters 705 00:36:39,914 --> 00:36:46,871 G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S 706 00:36:47,388 --> 00:36:51,158 to describe this very moment. 707 00:36:51,192 --> 00:36:55,546 The moment that the world would feast their eyes 708 00:36:56,981 --> 00:37:01,202 on the most glamorous, richest, 709 00:37:01,235 --> 00:37:07,792 tannest, sparkliest, tallest, youngest, oldest, longest-reigning, 710 00:37:07,825 --> 00:37:13,247 first-ever WWE Women's United States Champion! 711 00:37:13,281 --> 00:37:15,283 [crowd cheering] 712 00:37:19,353 --> 00:37:23,708 And I feel it only necessary to give recognition 713 00:37:23,741 --> 00:37:27,578 to the woman that has been there through it all, 714 00:37:28,329 --> 00:37:31,849 the woman who has stood by my side. 715 00:37:31,882 --> 00:37:33,884 And if not for her, well… 716 00:37:34,502 --> 00:37:35,770 I'd never be here. 717 00:37:36,687 --> 00:37:38,172 And that woman is me. 718 00:37:39,140 --> 00:37:40,491 [crowd laughs] 719 00:37:40,524 --> 00:37:42,310 It is my honor 720 00:37:43,127 --> 00:37:47,682 to bring pride and sexiness to this reign. 721 00:37:47,715 --> 00:37:52,603 Because, I mean, let's be honest. If not for me, 722 00:37:52,637 --> 00:37:55,756 you'd be stuck with one of those she-trolls in the back. 723 00:37:55,790 --> 00:37:56,874 Woof. [laughs] 724 00:38:00,428 --> 00:38:06,267 Now, to my trash-loving opponent Michin, 725 00:38:07,451 --> 00:38:09,754 I have but two words for you. 726 00:38:10,655 --> 00:38:12,456 Good riddance! 727 00:38:12,490 --> 00:38:14,041 [laughs] 728 00:38:14,075 --> 00:38:19,063 I would say that you too could be a Champion like myself, 729 00:38:19,096 --> 00:38:22,433 but I'm Canadian, and Canadians don't lie. 730 00:38:23,951 --> 00:38:24,919 [Michael scoffs] 731 00:38:24,952 --> 00:38:27,004 [scattered boos] 732 00:38:27,038 --> 00:38:32,209 Okay, okay, well, what I will say, what I will say, Michin, 733 00:38:33,744 --> 00:38:36,147 is that I'm honestly shocked 734 00:38:36,180 --> 00:38:38,899 you even made it that far in the tournament at all! 735 00:38:42,787 --> 00:38:45,256 Lastly, folks. 736 00:38:46,624 --> 00:38:51,562 I challenge you to ask yourself 737 00:38:52,430 --> 00:38:55,333 not what Chelsea Green can do for you, 738 00:38:56,167 --> 00:38:59,854 but what you can do for Chelsea Green! 739 00:39:01,038 --> 00:39:02,490 [crowd cheering] 740 00:39:02,523 --> 00:39:04,709 Now's the time, people! 741 00:39:04,742 --> 00:39:11,048 2025 is the year of red, white, and green! 742 00:39:11,082 --> 00:39:12,983 ["I Am" by WWE, Def Rebel playing] 743 00:39:13,017 --> 00:39:15,803 [Corey] Chelsea's got a bright future in politics no doubt about it. 744 00:39:15,836 --> 00:39:18,172 ♪ I am, I am, I am the one Ain't hard to see… ♪ 745 00:39:18,205 --> 00:39:20,091 [Michael] We may be about to get a… 746 00:39:20,124 --> 00:39:24,228 Chelsea, in case you forgot, 747 00:39:24,261 --> 00:39:29,316 if it wasn't for your goofy friend Piper on Saturday Night's Main Event, 748 00:39:29,350 --> 00:39:32,203 I would have been Champion. 749 00:39:32,236 --> 00:39:34,672 [indistinct] This is mine. 750 00:39:35,206 --> 00:39:37,658 Actually, you know what? 751 00:39:37,691 --> 00:39:40,544 I'm gonna take a page out of your book 752 00:39:40,578 --> 00:39:45,049 and introduce you to my little friend. 753 00:39:46,384 --> 00:39:47,251 No! This is my moment! 754 00:39:47,284 --> 00:39:50,471 To give you the ass-whooping you deserve. 755 00:39:51,288 --> 00:39:53,557 [Michael] Michin's right. If it wasn't for Piper Niven, 756 00:39:53,591 --> 00:39:55,559 Chelsea wouldn't be the Champion. 757 00:39:55,593 --> 00:39:57,995 [Corey] Michin's being a sore loser right now. 758 00:39:58,028 --> 00:40:02,466 And Piper Niven intercepted the kendo stick momentarily. 759 00:40:02,500 --> 00:40:05,102 [crowd clamoring] 760 00:40:05,136 --> 00:40:09,056 [Corey] Piper just getting waylaid by the kendo stick. 761 00:40:09,623 --> 00:40:12,359 [Michael] Yeah, once again running interference for the Champ. 762 00:40:12,393 --> 00:40:14,812 -And Chelsea Green… -[Corey] Get out of there, Champ! 763 00:40:14,845 --> 00:40:17,148 Please! Please don't. Please don't! 764 00:40:17,181 --> 00:40:20,000 -Chelsea! -No! No! No! 765 00:40:20,034 --> 00:40:21,535 [Michael] Well, typical Canadian. 766 00:40:21,569 --> 00:40:23,387 [Corey] Oh, bite your tongue, Michael Cole! 767 00:40:23,421 --> 00:40:26,340 This was supposed to be America's return to pride and sexiness, 768 00:40:27,191 --> 00:40:28,659 and Michin spoiled it. 769 00:40:28,692 --> 00:40:29,927 Oh, my back. 770 00:40:29,960 --> 00:40:35,966 [indistinct] It's my moment! It's my moment! 771 00:40:36,834 --> 00:40:38,836 [Michael] Lady Liberty's light still burns bright. 772 00:40:38,869 --> 00:40:40,271 [indistinct] 773 00:40:41,322 --> 00:40:43,324 [indistinct] everything. Floats… 774 00:40:45,042 --> 00:40:46,360 -What's this? -Gentlemen. 775 00:40:46,927 --> 00:40:49,930 Thank you for joining us. I'm just gonna ask you this once. 776 00:40:50,714 --> 00:40:52,883 Is there anything you wanna tell me 777 00:40:52,917 --> 00:40:55,436 about who attacked The Street Profits three weeks ago? 778 00:40:56,137 --> 00:40:57,171 Yeah. 779 00:40:57,204 --> 00:40:59,857 It's terrible what happened to them. 780 00:41:00,391 --> 00:41:01,275 Sucks. 781 00:41:01,909 --> 00:41:02,810 I feel awful. 782 00:41:03,544 --> 00:41:05,963 That's it? Final answer? 783 00:41:05,996 --> 00:41:07,448 -What else? -Okay. 784 00:41:07,481 --> 00:41:08,582 See, here's the thing. 785 00:41:09,250 --> 00:41:12,353 There's actually two eyewitnesses to what happened. 786 00:41:13,103 --> 00:41:14,989 Guys. Thank you so much. 787 00:41:15,022 --> 00:41:17,274 -Hello. Mr. Aldis. How are we? -Mr. Aldis. 788 00:41:20,060 --> 00:41:22,396 -You witnessed what happened, correct? -Correct. 789 00:41:22,429 --> 00:41:24,014 So I need a simple yes or no. 790 00:41:24,048 --> 00:41:27,318 Oh, I just don't know if I remember, Nick. Do you? 791 00:41:27,351 --> 00:41:28,969 Oh, do I remember? Do I… 792 00:41:29,003 --> 00:41:31,338 Oh, maybe we'd remember better 793 00:41:31,372 --> 00:41:35,192 if there was some funding on the table for a future Tony-winning musical. 794 00:41:35,226 --> 00:41:36,810 -What you say? -Mm. 795 00:41:36,844 --> 00:41:39,580 Maybe you'll have time for your musical if you're unemployed. 796 00:41:42,183 --> 00:41:44,802 -Oh. So, uh… It was, uh… -[murmurs] 797 00:41:46,220 --> 00:41:47,154 -It was Gar-- -Za! 798 00:41:47,188 --> 00:41:49,190 [clears throat] Garza. It was Garza. 799 00:41:49,223 --> 00:41:51,358 -Sorry. Garza. -It was Garza. 800 00:41:53,894 --> 00:41:55,896 -It was Garza, 100%? -Yep. 801 00:41:56,513 --> 00:41:57,815 -100%. -It was Garza, yeah. 802 00:41:57,848 --> 00:41:59,350 Cool. We just saw 'em a second ago. 803 00:41:59,950 --> 00:42:01,702 -You sure? -Yeah, I'm sure. 804 00:42:01,735 --> 00:42:02,770 Say less. 805 00:42:03,270 --> 00:42:06,173 -Hey, yo, Garza! Humberto. -Humberto! 806 00:42:06,674 --> 00:42:08,576 Hey! Garza, hey! 807 00:42:08,609 --> 00:42:11,161 Garza, hey! Y'all wanna jump us? 808 00:42:11,195 --> 00:42:12,162 You wanna jump us? 809 00:42:12,196 --> 00:42:14,198 [grunting, arguing] 810 00:42:14,231 --> 00:42:16,250 [clamoring] 811 00:42:22,239 --> 00:42:23,390 Enough! 812 00:42:25,042 --> 00:42:26,510 I'm not dealing with this tonight. 813 00:42:26,544 --> 00:42:29,964 You two, you two, take it to the ring, now. 814 00:42:29,997 --> 00:42:33,817 [arguing] 815 00:42:36,904 --> 00:42:39,323 [Michael] Impromptu matchup underway. 816 00:42:39,356 --> 00:42:42,560 And Montez Ford wasting little time going right after Berto 817 00:42:42,593 --> 00:42:44,161 in this Tag Team matchup. 818 00:42:44,194 --> 00:42:46,931 Dawkins now. And Angel with a big clothesline. 819 00:42:46,964 --> 00:42:49,450 [Corey] We're only a few seconds into this matchup 820 00:42:49,483 --> 00:42:51,952 and this might be the best The Street Profits have looked 821 00:42:51,986 --> 00:42:53,203 in a long time. 822 00:42:53,237 --> 00:42:55,673 This aggression may be exactly 823 00:42:55,706 --> 00:42:58,092 what Montez and Angelo have been missing recently. 824 00:42:58,125 --> 00:42:59,677 [Michael] This happened moments ago. 825 00:42:59,710 --> 00:43:02,947 the stooges Pretty Deadly came out and blamed 826 00:43:02,980 --> 00:43:06,684 Berto and Angel for attacking The Street Profits 827 00:43:06,717 --> 00:43:09,253 and taking them out of Tag Team Title match a number of weeks ago. 828 00:43:09,286 --> 00:43:11,522 #DIY would replace them and win the titles 829 00:43:11,555 --> 00:43:13,557 over The Motor City Machine Guns. 830 00:43:15,125 --> 00:43:17,127 [Corey] First of all, why are Pretty Deadly stooges? 831 00:43:17,861 --> 00:43:19,863 [Michael] Because they gave this up. 832 00:43:20,898 --> 00:43:21,765 A legend. 833 00:43:21,799 --> 00:43:23,417 [Corey] Because they were afraid to get fired. 834 00:43:23,450 --> 00:43:25,686 [Michael] Fair enough. Across the ring and… Oh! 835 00:43:25,719 --> 00:43:28,439 Look at this! Montez Ford now with a clothesline! 836 00:43:29,223 --> 00:43:30,591 The Street Profits, 837 00:43:32,092 --> 00:43:35,429 couple time Tag Team Champs. NXT Tag Team Champs as well. 838 00:43:37,031 --> 00:43:38,882 [Corey] I like what I'm seeing so far. 839 00:43:38,916 --> 00:43:42,403 I'm being totally honest with you. Montez has an intensity about him tonight 840 00:43:42,436 --> 00:43:44,421 that we haven't seen in a long time. 841 00:43:46,540 --> 00:43:49,493 [Michael] Double flapjack from the Profits. Cover now by Dawkins. 842 00:43:49,526 --> 00:43:51,478 Hook of the leg and a kick-out. 843 00:43:51,512 --> 00:43:54,198 Big matchup, however, for both these teams. Pick up a win 844 00:43:54,231 --> 00:43:56,734 and maybe earn a Tag Team Championship opportunity 845 00:43:56,767 --> 00:43:59,136 against Gargano and Ciampa down the road. 846 00:44:00,938 --> 00:44:03,607 The Profits believe they deserve the opportunity 847 00:44:03,641 --> 00:44:08,178 because it was stolen from them by Los Garza. 848 00:44:08,212 --> 00:44:09,980 [Michael] I'm still trying to figure this out. 849 00:44:10,014 --> 00:44:13,033 Like what did Los Garza have to gain 850 00:44:13,067 --> 00:44:16,253 by attacking The Street Profits a couple of weeks back? I don't get it. 851 00:44:16,286 --> 00:44:19,757 [Corey] I wish I could give you a legitimate reason, but hey. 852 00:44:19,790 --> 00:44:21,191 Up over the top. 853 00:44:21,909 --> 00:44:24,545 [Michael] Berto and Angel working great together as a team. 854 00:44:25,129 --> 00:44:28,899 The cousins now. Cover by Angel and a kick-out by Dawkins. 855 00:44:28,932 --> 00:44:31,552 [grunting, indistinct yelling] 856 00:44:31,585 --> 00:44:33,587 [Corey] This aggression from Angel right now. 857 00:44:34,738 --> 00:44:37,307 [Michael] [indistinct] back in the still photo era 858 00:44:37,341 --> 00:44:40,978 taking photographs, here confronted by The Street Profits. 859 00:44:41,011 --> 00:44:43,013 [Corey] And this is an incredibly risky proposition. 860 00:44:43,047 --> 00:44:44,782 I understand where Nick Aldis's mind is. 861 00:44:44,815 --> 00:44:46,083 He's gone along in his playbook. 862 00:44:46,116 --> 00:44:49,420 To put four athletes in a matchup without time to warm up, 863 00:44:49,453 --> 00:44:51,355 all four of these guys are risking injury. 864 00:44:51,388 --> 00:44:54,158 This could potentially be catastrophic. 865 00:44:54,191 --> 00:44:56,443 [Michael] The forearms by Angel. 866 00:44:56,477 --> 00:44:59,530 The crossface to Dawkins as he makes the tag to Berto. 867 00:44:59,563 --> 00:45:01,565 [grunting] 868 00:45:02,483 --> 00:45:04,568 [Corey] Angel hasn't had a chance to take his shirt off 869 00:45:04,601 --> 00:45:07,905 much to the disappointment of the majority of the WWE Universe. 870 00:45:08,439 --> 00:45:10,758 [Michael] Well, you're gonna get your wish, Corey. 871 00:45:10,791 --> 00:45:12,042 You wanna know who did? 872 00:45:13,243 --> 00:45:15,629 [Corey chuckles] Big right. 873 00:45:17,147 --> 00:45:18,665 On Angelo Dawkins. 874 00:45:19,850 --> 00:45:21,919 [Michael] Tag made. Here comes Montez Ford, 875 00:45:21,952 --> 00:45:23,954 the über-athletic Ford now. 876 00:45:23,987 --> 00:45:27,257 A big shoulder tackle. You mentioned the aggression. 877 00:45:27,291 --> 00:45:29,710 We're seeing at all over the place tonight with the Profits. 878 00:45:29,743 --> 00:45:31,428 Off the double team. Hook to the leg, 879 00:45:31,462 --> 00:45:34,148 and Angel will break things up before the three-count. 880 00:45:35,499 --> 00:45:37,501 [Corey] Dawkins looking to dispose of Angel. 881 00:45:37,534 --> 00:45:39,887 Oh, big headbutt right on the jaw of AD. 882 00:45:40,871 --> 00:45:43,173 Montez answers with a flying knee! 883 00:45:47,111 --> 00:45:50,080 Now Los Garza looking to put The Profits away. 884 00:45:50,114 --> 00:45:53,517 [Corey] Wonder what it would mean to Los Garza and all of Legado del Fantasma 885 00:45:53,550 --> 00:45:57,321 to pick up a big win tonight, potentially put themselves a step closer 886 00:45:57,354 --> 00:45:59,223 to an opportunity at the Tag Team titles. 887 00:45:59,256 --> 00:46:02,109 [Michael] Kick to the face. Montez Ford out to the… Oh! 888 00:46:02,142 --> 00:46:04,144 [Corey] Beautiful teamwork! 889 00:46:04,178 --> 00:46:06,880 [Michael] Angel and Berto have taken over. 890 00:46:06,914 --> 00:46:08,916 You wanna do this? 891 00:46:08,949 --> 00:46:10,667 [crowd booing] 892 00:46:13,203 --> 00:46:15,189 [Michael] We're back on Friday Night SmackDown. 893 00:46:15,222 --> 00:46:18,559 Los Garza have been dominating this through the commercial break, Corey. 894 00:46:19,092 --> 00:46:21,945 [Corey] Montez Ford in a desperate situation right now, 895 00:46:21,979 --> 00:46:26,633 needs to make a tag to Angelo Dawkins who is eagerly reaching out in the corner. 896 00:46:26,667 --> 00:46:31,088 Montez needs to create a little separation and get away from the grasp of Angel. 897 00:46:31,121 --> 00:46:32,089 [screaming] 898 00:46:33,157 --> 00:46:34,725 [Michael] Looking to make a tag. 899 00:46:34,758 --> 00:46:36,160 [yelling] 900 00:46:36,193 --> 00:46:37,628 [Corey] Oh! Wow. 901 00:46:37,661 --> 00:46:40,898 [Michael] Down goes Ford. Tag made. Here's Berto. 902 00:46:42,816 --> 00:46:45,302 [Corey] Seamless teamwork from Los Garza. 903 00:46:45,335 --> 00:46:48,155 Big knee right on the jaw of Ford! 904 00:46:48,188 --> 00:46:50,574 [Michael] The double team has been dominating here. 905 00:46:50,607 --> 00:46:55,646 Los Garza perhaps proving they deserve a Championship opportunity down the road. 906 00:46:55,679 --> 00:46:58,232 [Corey] They keep asking why they would attack The Street Profits. 907 00:46:58,265 --> 00:47:00,634 Perhaps this is why. You end up in this opportunity. 908 00:47:00,667 --> 00:47:02,669 You get to establish dominance in the division. 909 00:47:03,687 --> 00:47:05,038 [Michael] Takedown. 910 00:47:06,023 --> 00:47:08,642 Now with a dropkick right to the back of the neck of Ford. 911 00:47:11,979 --> 00:47:14,281 [Corey] Enjoying this methodical pace from Los Garza. 912 00:47:14,314 --> 00:47:17,201 The lucha libre style generally much faster paced, 913 00:47:17,234 --> 00:47:20,404 but Los Garza understand what the Profits are capable of, 914 00:47:20,437 --> 00:47:24,925 understand that one tiny mistake could lead to a big-time loss. 915 00:47:24,958 --> 00:47:27,044 Garza looking to make the most of this chance. 916 00:47:27,077 --> 00:47:29,096 [Michael] Yeah, frequent tags in and out. 917 00:47:29,129 --> 00:47:31,999 Angel, full head of steam and a running knee! 918 00:47:32,733 --> 00:47:36,503 [grunts] This is what they wanted. They're gonna get it! 919 00:47:36,537 --> 00:47:37,938 [referee] Come on. 920 00:47:37,971 --> 00:47:40,624 [Michael] Ford desperately needs to get to his corner 921 00:47:40,657 --> 00:47:42,926 and take in Angelo Dawkins. Cover. 922 00:47:42,960 --> 00:47:45,929 And a kick-out by Ford again staying in this matchup. 923 00:47:48,165 --> 00:47:50,767 [Corey] You've got to be impressed with The Street Profits thus far. 924 00:47:50,801 --> 00:47:54,821 They brought this fight to Los Garza sort of caught out of the blue. 925 00:47:54,855 --> 00:47:57,574 Ended up in an impromptu match. All four of these Superstars 926 00:47:57,608 --> 00:47:59,610 bringing their a-games tonight. 927 00:48:01,011 --> 00:48:03,881 Ford! Big DDT! 928 00:48:04,448 --> 00:48:08,185 Bought Montez some time and scrambled the brains of Angel. 929 00:48:08,785 --> 00:48:10,320 [Michael] Can he get to Dawkins? 930 00:48:10,354 --> 00:48:14,191 Elektra Lopez realizes the problem that Los Garza has now, 931 00:48:14,224 --> 00:48:16,877 especially if Dawkins comes in off the tag. 932 00:48:16,910 --> 00:48:18,912 [crowd clamoring] 933 00:48:22,816 --> 00:48:25,302 Other than that you see the Michigan crew here earlier. 934 00:48:26,453 --> 00:48:28,455 Talking to the big Ohio State guy. 935 00:48:30,540 --> 00:48:32,125 Tag, here comes Dawkins! 936 00:48:34,061 --> 00:48:37,781 [Corey] Dawkins, also arguably the most improved Superstar on the roster 937 00:48:37,814 --> 00:48:39,616 over the last several years. 938 00:48:39,650 --> 00:48:43,036 Every week Angelo Dawkins brings something new to the dance. 939 00:48:43,070 --> 00:48:46,857 You've got to respect the power, speed, athleticism like that! 940 00:48:46,890 --> 00:48:49,259 [Michael] Boom, there's the elbow to the jaw! 941 00:48:49,293 --> 00:48:51,061 Dawkins is fired up! 942 00:48:53,764 --> 00:48:57,267 Flat out intensity by Dawkins off the neckbreaker. 943 00:48:57,301 --> 00:49:01,238 Cover for the win and a kick-out by Berto at two. 944 00:49:01,271 --> 00:49:05,309 [Corey] Great resilience from Berto keeping his team in this fight, 945 00:49:05,342 --> 00:49:07,577 but Dawkins looks all too happy 946 00:49:07,611 --> 00:49:09,913 to continue pouring on the punishment. 947 00:49:09,946 --> 00:49:10,847 [Michael] Tag. 948 00:49:10,881 --> 00:49:13,483 [Corey] Things are about to get worse for Berto. 949 00:49:14,818 --> 00:49:18,388 [Michael] Montez Ford goes up top. Angel saving his tag team partner. 950 00:49:18,422 --> 00:49:22,726 Dawkins jumping into the ropes! Big kick from Angel to Dawkins. 951 00:49:23,727 --> 00:49:26,179 [Corey] Los Garza with a massive opportunity. 952 00:49:28,465 --> 00:49:30,784 Unobstructed teamwork incoming. 953 00:49:32,736 --> 00:49:35,839 -[Michael] Double team by Los Garza… -[Corey] What in the hell? 954 00:49:35,872 --> 00:49:37,524 [Michael] …from the top rope! 955 00:49:38,308 --> 00:49:39,860 -[Corey] Oh my God. -[Michael] Oh goodness! 956 00:49:39,893 --> 00:49:41,912 Look at the position Ford's in! 957 00:49:43,196 --> 00:49:45,198 -Dropped! -[Corey] Wow! 958 00:49:47,484 --> 00:49:49,119 And Angel to the outside! 959 00:49:49,152 --> 00:49:50,954 [Michael] Taking out Dawkins with a moonsault! 960 00:49:50,988 --> 00:49:52,823 Berto with one of his own! 961 00:49:52,856 --> 00:49:54,908 Cover now for the win! 962 00:49:54,941 --> 00:49:56,943 And Ford kick-out at two. 963 00:49:58,245 --> 00:50:01,431 [Corey] Credit to Montez Ford for kicking out. 964 00:50:02,566 --> 00:50:06,336 Berto very nearly ended this for his team 965 00:50:06,370 --> 00:50:10,140 after this epic press slam from the ropes 966 00:50:10,741 --> 00:50:13,927 followed immediately by a beautiful moonsault to the outside, 967 00:50:13,960 --> 00:50:15,629 Berto with one on the inside. 968 00:50:16,496 --> 00:50:19,833 [Michael] Tag made to Angel. Double team coming from Los Garza. 969 00:50:22,119 --> 00:50:24,771 Then across the ring, meanwhile Angelo Dawkins… 970 00:50:24,805 --> 00:50:27,024 [Corey] Just pounding Angel into next week! 971 00:50:27,057 --> 00:50:29,059 [Michael] Ford with a step-up enzugiri. 972 00:50:30,494 --> 00:50:31,495 Tag made! 973 00:50:32,929 --> 00:50:34,931 [indistinct] 974 00:50:35,782 --> 00:50:39,770 -[Corey] The Street Profits on the verge-- -[Michael] And Elektra Lopez… 975 00:50:39,803 --> 00:50:43,373 [Corey] La Madrina coming to the aid of her team. 976 00:50:43,407 --> 00:50:46,727 [Michael] And B-Fab takes out Lopez. 977 00:50:46,760 --> 00:50:48,011 [crowd cheering] 978 00:50:48,045 --> 00:50:49,796 [Michael] Ford gonna fly! 979 00:50:53,800 --> 00:50:56,686 [Corey] Ford now chucking Angel back inside 980 00:50:56,720 --> 00:50:58,355 at the feet of Angelo Dawkins. 981 00:50:58,388 --> 00:51:00,524 Could the second time be the charm? Tag. 982 00:51:02,142 --> 00:51:04,611 [Michael] Ford's legal and he's gonna fly! 983 00:51:05,328 --> 00:51:07,547 [crowd cheering] 984 00:51:07,581 --> 00:51:09,583 [Michael] Down goes Garza! 985 00:51:10,333 --> 00:51:12,803 -Cover! -[crowd counting down] 986 00:51:12,836 --> 00:51:15,439 -[Michael] Profits with the win! -[bell rings] 987 00:51:17,441 --> 00:51:23,547 [announcer] Here are your winners The Street Profits! 988 00:51:23,580 --> 00:51:27,934 [Corey] With the quite literally zero time to prepare for combat, 989 00:51:27,968 --> 00:51:30,587 hats off to both of these teams, 990 00:51:30,620 --> 00:51:33,390 but what a massive win for The Street Profits! 991 00:51:33,423 --> 00:51:37,661 [Michael] Profits with revenge here tonight against Los Garza. 992 00:51:37,694 --> 00:51:41,932 Elektra Lopez would get involved, saving the matchup momentarily. 993 00:51:41,965 --> 00:51:43,150 Then B-Fab. 994 00:51:44,818 --> 00:51:47,037 B-Fab with a big-time kick 995 00:51:47,988 --> 00:51:52,976 opening the door for Montez Ford to deliver some fireworks, 996 00:51:53,009 --> 00:51:55,479 the doomsday blockbuster. 997 00:51:56,746 --> 00:52:00,317 Ford and Dawkins, big win for The Profits, 998 00:52:00,867 --> 00:52:05,155 and this new aggressive attitude may be the missing ingredient. 999 00:52:10,143 --> 00:52:15,015 [Michael] Looking for a Tag Team Championship opportunity down the road. 1000 00:52:20,003 --> 00:52:22,739 Nakamura wants to call himself 1001 00:52:22,772 --> 00:52:25,458 the savior of the United States Championship. 1002 00:52:26,476 --> 00:52:28,211 Talking about honor. 1003 00:52:29,429 --> 00:52:34,317 Spare me. You want to talk about wrestling? 1004 00:52:34,351 --> 00:52:38,104 Technique? There is no one better than Andrade. 1005 00:52:38,889 --> 00:52:41,424 Your mind games, they don't scare me. 1006 00:52:41,458 --> 00:52:45,896 They show me the kind of man you really are. 1007 00:52:46,429 --> 00:52:48,431 A man with no respect 1008 00:52:49,132 --> 00:52:54,604 who took my title opportunity, so now I'm coming for you. 1009 00:52:55,505 --> 00:52:59,476 And when we face off, I will squash you. 1010 00:52:59,509 --> 00:53:03,246 And after that, I deliver the message 1011 00:53:03,280 --> 00:53:06,983 everyone will remember one thing. 1012 00:53:07,684 --> 00:53:10,420 Andrade is… 1013 00:53:12,489 --> 00:53:13,607 inevitable. 1014 00:53:17,043 --> 00:53:21,081 [Michael] It takes place next week on the very first Friday Night SmackDown 1015 00:53:21,114 --> 00:53:22,449 of 2025 1016 00:53:24,751 --> 00:53:26,219 live from Phoenix. 1017 00:53:26,253 --> 00:53:30,373 Andrade versus the Champ Shinsuke Nakamura 1018 00:53:30,407 --> 00:53:32,726 [Corey] And how about this? Just made official. 1019 00:53:32,759 --> 00:53:36,112 Naomi will have the opportunity to become double Champion. 1020 00:53:36,146 --> 00:53:39,549 She's already won half of the Women's Tag Team Championship. 1021 00:53:39,583 --> 00:53:46,473 Next week she goes one-on-one with the Women's Champion Nia Jax! 1022 00:53:52,062 --> 00:53:56,299 [Michael] Sami Zayn looks to put Carmelo Hayes in his place live, next. 1023 00:54:06,192 --> 00:54:10,664 Merry Christmas, everyone, happy holidays, and of course soon to be happy new year. 1024 00:54:10,697 --> 00:54:16,553 Friday Night SmackDown, the final one of 2024 live tonight in Tampa, Florida. 1025 00:54:16,586 --> 00:54:17,971 Next week, we head to Phoenix. 1026 00:54:20,056 --> 00:54:24,678 But here tonight Tampa, 13,000 in attendance with their signs. 1027 00:54:24,711 --> 00:54:25,795 I'll sign up for that. 1028 00:54:25,829 --> 00:54:28,198 [Corey] You'll have to bring the singlet out of retirement. 1029 00:54:28,231 --> 00:54:29,466 [Michael] I'll take the payday. 1030 00:54:31,234 --> 00:54:34,537 [Corey] Tampa, of course, holds a very, very important place 1031 00:54:34,571 --> 00:54:37,040 in the hearts of many of the WWE Superstars. 1032 00:54:37,073 --> 00:54:40,410 So many of us started right down the road on Dale Mabry. 1033 00:54:40,443 --> 00:54:42,362 "Bring back the shock master." 1034 00:54:42,395 --> 00:54:44,147 [Michael laughs] The King of Yinzer! 1035 00:54:44,180 --> 00:54:46,116 [Corey] I don't know what that means in Tampa, 1036 00:54:46,149 --> 00:54:48,768 but in Pittsburgh they better paint my face on the wall [indistinct]. 1037 00:54:49,319 --> 00:54:50,937 -…culture. -My issue is his-- 1038 00:54:50,971 --> 00:54:52,622 -What are you two up to? -What do you mean? 1039 00:54:52,656 --> 00:54:55,091 -What are you after here? -It's a little thing the English call 1040 00:54:55,125 --> 00:54:57,761 -quid pro quo. -Don't know what that means. 1041 00:54:57,794 --> 00:55:00,146 We're just saying, if we scratch your backs, 1042 00:55:00,180 --> 00:55:03,933 then maybe you can scratch ours. 1043 00:55:03,967 --> 00:55:06,569 Listen, I'm not scratching anybody's back, 1044 00:55:07,237 --> 00:55:10,940 but you guys look out for us, and we'll look out for you. 1045 00:55:11,508 --> 00:55:12,792 -Yes, boy -Yes, boy. 1046 00:55:12,826 --> 00:55:13,960 Yes, boy! 1047 00:55:13,994 --> 00:55:16,946 [talking over each other] Yes, boy! 1048 00:55:16,980 --> 00:55:18,765 Excellent. I'll tell you what. 1049 00:55:18,798 --> 00:55:20,800 -[indistinct] -A little bit… 1050 00:55:20,834 --> 00:55:22,886 Hey, Pretty Deadly, look. 1051 00:55:22,919 --> 00:55:25,905 We wanna say, you know, we appreciate y'all for the head's up on the Garzas. 1052 00:55:25,939 --> 00:55:28,475 We was unsure about y'all, but we appreciate it. Respect. 1053 00:55:28,508 --> 00:55:30,694 -Respect. -Respect. 1054 00:55:30,727 --> 00:55:31,811 -Don't mention it. -Yeah. 1055 00:55:31,845 --> 00:55:33,847 -Ever. -Ever. 1056 00:55:34,397 --> 00:55:36,082 -Respect. -I don't know what that was about. 1057 00:55:36,583 --> 00:55:39,602 Hey, let's go talk to Nick Aldis about this tag team, okay? 1058 00:55:39,636 --> 00:55:41,638 -We need those titles. Let's go. -Say less. 1059 00:55:43,506 --> 00:55:45,809 Hey, hey, all due respect, 1060 00:55:45,842 --> 00:55:48,161 but if anyone's getting a rematch, it's us. 1061 00:55:48,194 --> 00:55:50,647 Sorry, guys. You've got to go to the back of the line. 1062 00:55:51,414 --> 00:55:53,450 -Back of the line. -Back of the line. 1063 00:55:53,483 --> 00:55:55,719 -Back of the line. -Oh. 1064 00:55:56,903 --> 00:55:57,987 Y'all getting played. 1065 00:55:59,255 --> 00:56:01,257 It wasn't Los Garza that attacked you guys. 1066 00:56:01,291 --> 00:56:02,242 What? 1067 00:56:02,275 --> 00:56:03,660 -It was #DIY. -But you… 1068 00:56:04,494 --> 00:56:06,496 Trust me, I saw it. 1069 00:56:07,364 --> 00:56:08,365 Y'all getting played. 1070 00:56:11,651 --> 00:56:12,685 What?! 1071 00:56:14,104 --> 00:56:15,321 [Michael] I'm really confused. 1072 00:56:15,355 --> 00:56:17,640 [Corey] Why did Crews wait so long to tell anybody? 1073 00:56:17,674 --> 00:56:22,495 Here you are calling Pretty Deadly stooges and it's actually Apollo the whole time. 1074 00:56:24,080 --> 00:56:26,983 -[crowd sings along] ♪ Let's go ♪ -[bell rings] 1075 00:56:27,016 --> 00:56:30,854 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 1076 00:56:30,887 --> 00:56:35,708 Introducing first from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 1077 00:56:35,742 --> 00:56:42,165 weighing in at 212 pounds, Sami Zayn! 1078 00:56:42,866 --> 00:56:45,034 [Michael] Sami Zayn here tonight for a number of reasons. 1079 00:56:45,068 --> 00:56:48,538 Of course, the transfer window is underway here. 1080 00:56:48,571 --> 00:56:51,391 And that is the general manager for SmackDown, Raw, and NXT 1081 00:56:51,424 --> 00:56:54,110 looking to make some deals with Superstars to flip the rosters. 1082 00:56:58,748 --> 00:57:00,750 [crowd cheering] 1083 00:57:02,752 --> 00:57:04,838 Sami's had a lot of issues with The Bloodline, 1084 00:57:04,871 --> 00:57:06,923 Drew McIntyre this past Monday on Raw. 1085 00:57:06,956 --> 00:57:09,526 Not 100% coming into this match tonight. 1086 00:57:09,559 --> 00:57:13,730 [Corey] All the more reason Sami Zayn should learn to keep his mouth shut. 1087 00:57:13,763 --> 00:57:16,182 He's here to do business, to talk to Nick Aldis, 1088 00:57:16,216 --> 00:57:18,585 yet somehow Sami felt it appropriate 1089 00:57:18,618 --> 00:57:24,524 to tell Carmelo Hayes how to respect Sami's presence in the locker room. 1090 00:57:24,557 --> 00:57:27,610 And that's nonsense, but that's what Sami Zayn's all about. 1091 00:57:27,644 --> 00:57:30,547 Sami can't wait to tell you how to do whatever you do. 1092 00:57:30,580 --> 00:57:34,834 [Michael] Yeah, but Carmelo Hayes has this nasty business of interrupting people. 1093 00:57:36,419 --> 00:57:37,654 [Corey] So does Sami Zayn. 1094 00:57:40,690 --> 00:57:44,994 Sami Zayn interrupted his way into another man's family, for God's sake. 1095 00:57:48,264 --> 00:57:50,283 ["The Greatest" by WWE, Def Rebel playing] 1096 00:57:51,668 --> 00:57:54,504 ♪ ′Cause I'm the greatest Ain′t no hating, I'm the best here ♪ 1097 00:57:54,537 --> 00:57:57,524 ♪ You want your shot? Well, I guess you wait till next year ♪ 1098 00:57:57,557 --> 00:58:00,577 ♪ I′m at the top Get respect while I get feared ♪ 1099 00:58:00,610 --> 00:58:03,696 ♪ Who got a problem, huh? Tell them to step here ♪ 1100 00:58:05,181 --> 00:58:06,649 ♪ What? Yeah… ♪ 1101 00:58:08,685 --> 00:58:13,473 [announcer] And his opponent from Boston, Massachusetts 1102 00:58:13,506 --> 00:58:16,626 weighing in at 210 pounds, 1103 00:58:16,659 --> 00:58:20,480 Carmelo Hayes! 1104 00:58:20,513 --> 00:58:22,715 Cole, if you raise your hand, maybe Carmelo will give you 1105 00:58:22,749 --> 00:58:24,067 one of the Christmas cards. 1106 00:58:24,100 --> 00:58:28,788 [Michael] I've no interest in this baseless propaganda from Hayes. 1107 00:58:28,821 --> 00:58:30,256 Check out this Christmas card. 1108 00:58:30,290 --> 00:58:32,208 This is the attack that he had on Braun Strowman 1109 00:58:32,242 --> 00:58:34,427 after he won a count-out victory last week. 1110 00:58:34,460 --> 00:58:37,997 Check this out. "Merry Melo-Don't-Miss-Mas." 1111 00:58:39,015 --> 00:58:42,619 [Corey] It's a play on words. It's like Christmas but don't miss this 1112 00:58:42,652 --> 00:58:47,807 because it's Carmelo Hayes. It's him like the one acts as an "i." 1113 00:58:48,558 --> 00:58:50,877 It functions on many levels, Cole. It's very deep. 1114 00:58:50,910 --> 00:58:54,197 Maybe if you had been given one personally by Carmelo Hayes, 1115 00:58:54,230 --> 00:58:56,866 you'd have had time to examine how much time and effort 1116 00:58:56,900 --> 00:58:59,836 was put into that beautiful holiday greeting card. 1117 00:58:59,869 --> 00:59:02,906 [Michael] That's why you're the best analyst in the business, Graves. 1118 00:59:02,939 --> 00:59:04,340 [Corey] Says someone I think. 1119 00:59:04,374 --> 00:59:08,444 [Michael] Here we go, Sami Zayn and Carmelo Hayes one-on-one here tonight. 1120 00:59:08,478 --> 00:59:10,847 Sami looking to teach a little bit of respect 1121 00:59:10,880 --> 00:59:12,398 here on Friday Night SmackDown. 1122 00:59:12,432 --> 00:59:14,100 Hayes says, "Hey, this is my show." 1123 00:59:14,133 --> 00:59:17,604 [Corey] Who elected Sami Zayn the respect police? 1124 00:59:17,637 --> 00:59:22,909 What about Sami Zayn is the standard, the bar for respect? 1125 00:59:25,194 --> 00:59:26,529 -Ring the bell -[bell rings] 1126 00:59:31,684 --> 00:59:33,953 [Michael] Here we go. Collar-and-elbow-tie-up to start. 1127 00:59:33,987 --> 00:59:36,205 Sami Zayn and Carmelo Hayes. I'd love to see Sami 1128 00:59:36,239 --> 00:59:38,041 on Friday Night SmackDown. 1129 00:59:38,074 --> 00:59:39,275 [crowd chanting] Sami Uso. 1130 00:59:39,309 --> 00:59:41,477 [Corey] I would too as long as I'm on Monday Night Raw. 1131 00:59:41,511 --> 00:59:43,496 [Michael] There's a Sami Uso chant started. 1132 00:59:44,781 --> 00:59:46,516 Sami is great friends with Jey Uso. 1133 00:59:46,549 --> 00:59:50,520 [Corey] I feel like this is disrespectful to actual Usos, 1134 00:59:50,553 --> 00:59:52,405 actual members of The Bloodline. 1135 00:59:52,438 --> 00:59:55,124 Did I go pick a fight with Sami? No. 1136 00:59:55,158 --> 00:59:58,061 [Michael] Yeah, but Jimmy and Jey and even Roman 1137 00:59:58,094 --> 00:59:59,729 has welcomed Sami back into the fold. 1138 00:59:59,762 --> 01:00:02,999 [Corey] Yeah. Listen, I'm not the locker room police. 1139 01:00:03,032 --> 01:00:05,435 Sami Zayn made himself the locker room police 1140 01:00:05,468 --> 01:00:08,271 as pertains to Carmelo Hayes. That's my point. Thank you. 1141 01:00:08,304 --> 01:00:10,673 [Michael] And Sami Zayn now chopping away at Carmelo Hayes. 1142 01:00:10,707 --> 01:00:15,061 Sami has had a target on his back when it comes to Drew McIntyre. 1143 01:00:15,094 --> 01:00:17,163 Wanna talk about people being the locker room police, 1144 01:00:17,196 --> 01:00:19,198 how about McIntyre over on Raw? 1145 01:00:19,232 --> 01:00:21,718 Where does he get off wanting to take out anybody that decides 1146 01:00:21,751 --> 01:00:24,120 they wanna team up or be friends with Roman Reigns? 1147 01:00:24,637 --> 01:00:28,524 [Corey] Why is everybody who's speaking totally logical common sense 1148 01:00:28,558 --> 01:00:30,943 vilified in WWE? Kevin Owens has a point. 1149 01:00:31,511 --> 01:00:33,012 Drew McIntyre has points. 1150 01:00:33,046 --> 01:00:34,547 -Seth Rollins has points. -[Michael] Wait. 1151 01:00:34,580 --> 01:00:38,534 Kevin Owens who we're waiting to see if he's gonna show up in the arena tonight 1152 01:00:38,568 --> 01:00:41,554 and do the right thing and hand over the Winged Eagle Championship 1153 01:00:41,587 --> 01:00:42,972 to Nick Aldis. 1154 01:00:43,006 --> 01:00:45,008 Wanna talk about someone who's gone off the deep end? 1155 01:00:45,041 --> 01:00:47,026 How about Kevin Owens? The man's delusional. 1156 01:00:47,060 --> 01:00:48,961 He's running around. He was at the live event last night 1157 01:00:48,995 --> 01:00:50,246 in Jacksonville, Florida 1158 01:00:50,279 --> 01:00:51,831 pretending he was the Champion. 1159 01:00:51,864 --> 01:00:54,334 Pretending he's the actual Champion. 1160 01:00:54,367 --> 01:00:56,336 [Corey] Possession is nine-tenths of the law, Cole. 1161 01:00:56,369 --> 01:00:57,720 Here comes Sami Zayn. 1162 01:00:57,754 --> 01:01:00,590 [Michael] Zayn now gonna launch himself up over the top. Nope. 1163 01:01:00,623 --> 01:01:03,092 Carmelo Hayes retreats. 1164 01:01:03,126 --> 01:01:05,128 [crowd clapping] 1165 01:01:06,512 --> 01:01:08,915 Sami, a four-time Intercontinental Champion, 1166 01:01:09,732 --> 01:01:12,268 former NXT Champion as was Carmelo Hayes. 1167 01:01:12,301 --> 01:01:14,871 And Carmelo now dragging Sami outside the ring. 1168 01:01:14,904 --> 01:01:17,123 [referee] Get in the ring. Let's go. Let's go. 1169 01:01:17,156 --> 01:01:19,542 -And Hayes looking to turn things around. -Get out the way. 1170 01:01:19,575 --> 01:01:21,461 [referee] Let's go. One. 1171 01:01:21,494 --> 01:01:24,130 -[Michael] Hayes breathtaking at times. -[referee] Two. 1172 01:01:24,163 --> 01:01:26,349 [Michael] Highly athletic as is Sami. 1173 01:01:26,382 --> 01:01:29,419 Moonsault off the barricade to take out Hayes. 1174 01:01:29,452 --> 01:01:31,454 [crowd cheering] 1175 01:01:32,305 --> 01:01:35,124 [Michael] Zayn in control on Friday Night SmackDown. 1176 01:01:41,714 --> 01:01:45,151 Carmelo Hayes bounces Zayn head-first off the turnbuckle. 1177 01:01:45,184 --> 01:01:47,570 Hayes has taken over this matchup against Sami Zayn 1178 01:01:47,603 --> 01:01:50,323 here on Friday Night SmackDown 1179 01:01:50,356 --> 01:01:52,875 on a night where we await the arrival of Kevin Owens 1180 01:01:52,909 --> 01:01:57,547 to turn over the historic Winged Eagle Championship 1181 01:01:57,580 --> 01:02:01,000 to general manager Nick Aldis, the title that he stole from Cody Rhodes. 1182 01:02:01,901 --> 01:02:04,670 [Corey] I'm starting to understand why Kevin Owens has disliked Sami Zayn 1183 01:02:04,704 --> 01:02:05,588 for all these years. 1184 01:02:05,621 --> 01:02:07,256 Tonight should be about KO 1185 01:02:07,290 --> 01:02:09,225 and the beautiful Championship he's in possession of, 1186 01:02:09,258 --> 01:02:12,662 but instead, Sami Zayn shows up, picks a fight with Carmelo Hayes, 1187 01:02:12,695 --> 01:02:15,898 and now we're forced to endure the most annoying man in WWE. 1188 01:02:15,932 --> 01:02:18,067 [Michael] Okay, folks, the real thing that happened 1189 01:02:18,101 --> 01:02:20,052 is Carmelo Hayes picked a fight with Sami Zayn 1190 01:02:20,086 --> 01:02:22,772 by interrupting a conversation with Zayn and our general manager. 1191 01:02:22,805 --> 01:02:25,475 -[Corey] Oh! -[Michael] Carmelo Hayes takes out Sami. 1192 01:02:25,508 --> 01:02:26,976 He was here tonight to talk business. 1193 01:02:27,009 --> 01:02:29,745 Cover by Hayes. Hook of the leg and a kick-out. 1194 01:02:29,779 --> 01:02:31,214 If Kevin Owens is delusional, 1195 01:02:31,247 --> 01:02:33,549 it isn't really a Champion. Anything else? 1196 01:02:33,583 --> 01:02:36,319 [Corey] What's that thing that people say about who writes history? 1197 01:02:36,903 --> 01:02:39,889 The winners, and right now, Carmelo Hayes 1198 01:02:39,922 --> 01:02:42,725 putting a beat down on Sami Zayn. 1199 01:02:43,943 --> 01:02:45,828 Tremendous athleticism. 1200 01:02:45,862 --> 01:02:47,880 [crowd clamoring, booing] 1201 01:02:48,865 --> 01:02:52,919 [Michael] Carmelo Hayes warned Zayn, "Stay off my show." 1202 01:02:53,669 --> 01:02:55,371 Sami is a part of Monday Night Raw, 1203 01:02:55,404 --> 01:02:57,406 but of course, there's a transfer window in place 1204 01:02:57,440 --> 01:02:59,041 for at least another week. 1205 01:02:59,075 --> 01:03:00,376 [Corey] All bets are off. 1206 01:03:06,966 --> 01:03:10,520 Think about how happy Carmelo Hayes's holidays would be 1207 01:03:10,553 --> 01:03:14,056 if tonight, fresh off a big win over Braun Strowman, 1208 01:03:14,090 --> 01:03:16,092 he picks up a big win over Sami Zayn. 1209 01:03:16,125 --> 01:03:18,327 [Michael] Are they gonna send out a Happy New Year's card? 1210 01:03:18,928 --> 01:03:21,714 [Corey] That's a great idea. I'll text him. I hope that's what happens. 1211 01:03:21,747 --> 01:03:23,749 -Do you have his number? -Of course I do, Cole. 1212 01:03:24,367 --> 01:03:25,468 I'm a journalist. 1213 01:03:27,570 --> 01:03:30,273 [Michael] Bang. Sami blocked it. Zayn now trying to fight back. 1214 01:03:30,306 --> 01:03:33,009 Here comes Sami now with a right hand to Hayes. 1215 01:03:36,245 --> 01:03:39,131 Sami leapfrog. Big clothesline! 1216 01:03:40,066 --> 01:03:42,068 [Corey] Sami dug down deep for that one. 1217 01:03:42,852 --> 01:03:47,073 Put Carmelo flat on his back, and now Zayn has a chance to rally. 1218 01:03:47,924 --> 01:03:49,575 [crowd clamoring] 1219 01:03:52,512 --> 01:03:54,997 [Michael] Elbow caught Hayes. A bit overzealous there, 1220 01:03:55,031 --> 01:03:56,365 and Sami Zayn now. 1221 01:03:57,066 --> 01:03:58,284 [Corey] Another axe handle. 1222 01:03:58,968 --> 01:04:01,971 -Right on the crown of Hayes's skull. -[Michael] Sami firing up. 1223 01:04:07,176 --> 01:04:11,714 Hayes misses wildly. Sami Zayn. Sami wanted the blue thunder bomb. 1224 01:04:11,747 --> 01:04:13,749 And again, we mentioned the back injury 1225 01:04:13,783 --> 01:04:16,219 suffered at the hands of McIntyre on Monday night 1226 01:04:16,252 --> 01:04:17,803 that perhaps came into play there. 1227 01:04:17,837 --> 01:04:19,922 And maybe not. Sami Zayn went for it again, 1228 01:04:19,956 --> 01:04:21,557 and again blocked by Hayes. 1229 01:04:22,692 --> 01:04:24,961 [Corey] You may be right. Might be more than meets the eye 1230 01:04:24,994 --> 01:04:26,162 as pertains to Sami's back. 1231 01:04:26,195 --> 01:04:27,263 [Michael] Sami caught him! 1232 01:04:27,296 --> 01:04:29,298 -[Corey] Wow! -[Michael] Blue thunder bomb! 1233 01:04:29,966 --> 01:04:31,801 -For the win! -[crowd counting down] 1234 01:04:31,834 --> 01:04:33,336 Hayes at two. 1235 01:04:33,369 --> 01:04:34,854 [crowd cheering] 1236 01:04:38,040 --> 01:04:40,042 [Corey] Take another look at this. 1237 01:04:40,076 --> 01:04:44,347 Hayes picked out of mid air and muscled up into a blue thunder bomb. 1238 01:04:45,898 --> 01:04:48,317 Not quite enough to finish the job for Sami. 1239 01:04:50,920 --> 01:04:52,121 [Michael] Sami up to the apron. 1240 01:04:53,706 --> 01:04:56,359 Feeding off the capacity crowd here tonight 1241 01:04:57,226 --> 01:04:58,794 in Tampa, Florida. 1242 01:05:00,012 --> 01:05:01,147 Sami to the top rope. 1243 01:05:02,565 --> 01:05:03,716 Hayes will meet him there. 1244 01:05:04,817 --> 01:05:06,152 Sami able to intercept. 1245 01:05:08,104 --> 01:05:09,305 Down goes Hayes. 1246 01:05:11,207 --> 01:05:13,209 [crowd cheering] 1247 01:05:14,610 --> 01:05:15,695 Sami… 1248 01:05:16,913 --> 01:05:18,047 Nobody home. Rolls through. 1249 01:05:18,547 --> 01:05:20,466 Hayes caught him. First 48! 1250 01:05:20,499 --> 01:05:22,868 -[Corey] That's gonna do it. -[Michael] Cover now for the win. 1251 01:05:22,902 --> 01:05:25,521 -[crowd counting down] -Sammy somehow stayed in it. 1252 01:05:26,772 --> 01:05:28,491 What a great counter by Carmelo. 1253 01:05:28,524 --> 01:05:29,892 -[Corey] Again. -[Michael] And again. 1254 01:05:29,926 --> 01:05:32,445 -[crowd counting down] -Sami barely got the shoulder up. 1255 01:05:32,478 --> 01:05:34,563 Third time! Third time a kick-out. 1256 01:05:34,597 --> 01:05:36,949 [Corey] I love what I just saw from Carmelo Hayes. 1257 01:05:36,983 --> 01:05:41,871 Three attempts at the pinfall as we take another look at the First 48. 1258 01:05:41,904 --> 01:05:45,474 Sami kicked out not once, not twice, but three times. 1259 01:05:45,508 --> 01:05:47,576 In short, did not pick up the win for Carmelo, 1260 01:05:47,610 --> 01:05:49,879 but every time Sami's forced to kick out, 1261 01:05:49,912 --> 01:05:53,716 he's got to spend a little bit of energy which he's now running very, very low on. 1262 01:05:54,417 --> 01:05:57,987 [Michael] Carmelo Hayes, second row. Down goes Sami Zayn. 1263 01:05:58,020 --> 01:05:59,438 And Carmelo said that's it. 1264 01:05:59,472 --> 01:06:01,757 And Carmelo, he's gonna climb up to the top rope 1265 01:06:01,791 --> 01:06:04,877 with his finishing move Nothing but Net! 1266 01:06:05,428 --> 01:06:07,880 Is it Carmelo Hayes's night? 1267 01:06:07,913 --> 01:06:10,633 [Corey] You know when Melo shoots, he don't miss. 1268 01:06:10,666 --> 01:06:13,936 [Michael] And now he did. He ran into a clothesline by Sami! 1269 01:06:13,970 --> 01:06:15,504 Sami's fired up. 1270 01:06:16,956 --> 01:06:21,143 [Corey] Look at the fury in the eyes of Sami Zayn! 1271 01:06:21,177 --> 01:06:23,179 [crowd cheering] 1272 01:06:23,212 --> 01:06:28,501 [crowd counting] 1273 01:06:28,534 --> 01:06:29,819 [Michael] Look at Sami go! 1274 01:06:35,224 --> 01:06:38,411 [Corey] Sami channeling all of his anger all of his frustration 1275 01:06:39,662 --> 01:06:41,664 to Carmelo Hayes. 1276 01:06:41,697 --> 01:06:42,865 [Michael] Exploder! 1277 01:06:42,898 --> 01:06:44,350 [crowd cheering] 1278 01:06:47,069 --> 01:06:49,071 [Corey] Hayes is in deep, deep trouble. 1279 01:06:50,906 --> 01:06:52,908 [Michael] He's got him where he wants him! 1280 01:06:55,628 --> 01:06:59,115 Went for the Helluva Kick, and Carmelo Hayes said, 1281 01:06:59,148 --> 01:07:01,317 "Uh-uh, not tonight." 1282 01:07:01,350 --> 01:07:03,152 -[Corey] Smart move! -One. 1283 01:07:03,185 --> 01:07:04,553 [crowd booing] 1284 01:07:04,587 --> 01:07:08,741 -Two. Three. -I got no more. 1285 01:07:08,774 --> 01:07:10,876 [Michael] Carmelo Hayes… Uh-oh. 1286 01:07:10,910 --> 01:07:12,194 Nowhere to go! 1287 01:07:13,079 --> 01:07:15,548 -[Corey] Look out! -[Michael] Here comes Strowman. 1288 01:07:18,033 --> 01:07:19,935 [Corey] That should be a disqualification! 1289 01:07:19,969 --> 01:07:21,837 [Michael] Strowman in pursuit! 1290 01:07:21,871 --> 01:07:25,574 -[indistinct] Tama Tonga! The Bloodline! -[bell rings] 1291 01:07:25,608 --> 01:07:26,675 [Michael] Fatu! 1292 01:07:27,977 --> 01:07:29,178 Solo Sikoa. 1293 01:07:30,730 --> 01:07:32,832 The tribal chief of the new Bloodline! 1294 01:07:33,916 --> 01:07:36,969 And the assault once again looks like Monday on Sami Zayn! 1295 01:07:37,720 --> 01:07:39,922 [crowd clamoring] 1296 01:07:39,955 --> 01:07:42,124 [Corey] You asked for this, Sami. 1297 01:07:45,227 --> 01:07:47,229 [Michael] Tama Tonga right to the boot. 1298 01:07:47,263 --> 01:07:49,064 Sami looks to rally. 1299 01:07:49,598 --> 01:07:52,735 The Samoan Werewolf shoulder-first to the post. 1300 01:07:53,436 --> 01:07:56,639 Sikoa, though, blasts through Zayn. 1301 01:08:01,710 --> 01:08:06,449 And now the beat down. Strowman is here. He's bringing Hayes back into the arena! 1302 01:08:06,482 --> 01:08:08,617 Realizes there's a problem here. 1303 01:08:08,651 --> 01:08:12,555 As Strowman with a long history with The Bloodline 1304 01:08:12,588 --> 01:08:14,590 is marching down the ring! 1305 01:08:14,623 --> 01:08:17,093 [Corey] Tama Tonga looking to get those hands. 1306 01:08:19,862 --> 01:08:23,299 [Michael] And Strowman is one big SOB 1307 01:08:23,332 --> 01:08:28,137 face-to-face with the tribal chief Solo Sikoa and they're exchanging blows! 1308 01:08:28,170 --> 01:08:30,573 [Corey] No fear from the new tribal chief! 1309 01:08:30,606 --> 01:08:33,576 [Michael] Bang as Solo Sikoa went down. 1310 01:08:34,143 --> 01:08:35,077 Come on! 1311 01:08:36,846 --> 01:08:38,848 [crowd cheering] 1312 01:08:39,882 --> 01:08:41,317 [Corey] Oh no. 1313 01:08:44,186 --> 01:08:50,025 [Michael] A monster looking into the eyes of a werewolf! 1314 01:08:50,059 --> 01:08:52,061 [Corey] Tampa, take cover! 1315 01:08:52,094 --> 01:08:54,113 [indistinct shouting] 1316 01:08:57,032 --> 01:08:59,485 [Corey] Oh Tama Tonga from behind! 1317 01:08:59,518 --> 01:09:01,937 [Michael] Chop block and a kick from Fatu 1318 01:09:01,971 --> 01:09:05,057 and a Samoan Spike by Solo Sikoa! 1319 01:09:05,741 --> 01:09:07,810 And another one to Braun Strowman! 1320 01:09:07,843 --> 01:09:09,845 And make no mistake about it! 1321 01:09:10,496 --> 01:09:14,033 This right here is a message to the OTC! 1322 01:09:14,783 --> 01:09:16,836 [Corey] Sami Zayn back in the fray! 1323 01:09:17,987 --> 01:09:19,054 Momentarily. 1324 01:09:19,588 --> 01:09:22,725 [Michael] A valiant effort by a resilient Zayn, 1325 01:09:22,758 --> 01:09:24,860 but once again, the members of The Bloodline, 1326 01:09:24,894 --> 01:09:26,645 who are out here to make a statement, 1327 01:09:26,679 --> 01:09:28,047 to send a message 1328 01:09:28,080 --> 01:09:30,082 because a week from Monday… 1329 01:09:32,484 --> 01:09:35,304 Jacob Fatu takes out Zayn. 1330 01:09:35,337 --> 01:09:39,441 Solo Sikoa meets Roman Reigns in tribal combat 1331 01:09:40,326 --> 01:09:42,578 to prove who the real tribal chief is. 1332 01:09:42,611 --> 01:09:44,563 I'm coming for you! 1333 01:09:44,597 --> 01:09:47,483 [Corey] Solo just said, "Roman, I'm coming for you!" 1334 01:09:47,516 --> 01:09:50,052 [Michael] And another spike to Zayn! 1335 01:09:50,085 --> 01:09:51,787 [clamoring] 1336 01:09:52,321 --> 01:09:56,058 [Corey] January 6th it's all about the ula fala. 1337 01:09:56,876 --> 01:10:00,829 There can only be one tribal chief! 1338 01:10:01,530 --> 01:10:02,865 ["Fight" by WWE, CFO$ playing] 1339 01:10:02,898 --> 01:10:03,966 [crowd cheering] 1340 01:10:03,999 --> 01:10:06,735 [Michael] And as The Bloodline has cleaned house, 1341 01:10:06,769 --> 01:10:09,405 another man who's had problems with them in the past. 1342 01:10:10,172 --> 01:10:13,609 But I don't believe Kevin Owens is here for The Bloodline tonight. 1343 01:10:13,642 --> 01:10:20,382 He is carrying the historic Winged Eagle Championship to the ring. 1344 01:10:20,416 --> 01:10:23,586 [Corey] Why do you keep calling it that? What other kind of eagles are there, Cole? 1345 01:10:24,403 --> 01:10:25,588 [Michael] Will he give it up? 1346 01:10:28,240 --> 01:10:30,242 ["Fight" continues playing] 1347 01:10:35,247 --> 01:10:37,066 [music fades] 1348 01:10:37,099 --> 01:10:39,101 [crowd clamoring, booing] 1349 01:10:45,190 --> 01:10:48,077 Kevin, I've really said everything that needs to be said, 1350 01:10:48,110 --> 01:10:51,230 so now there is only one thing left to do. 1351 01:10:52,898 --> 01:10:55,417 Kevin, do the right thing. 1352 01:10:56,719 --> 01:11:00,990 Please hand over the Winged Eagle Championship belt. 1353 01:11:04,059 --> 01:11:06,061 Is that the right thing in your mind? 1354 01:11:06,929 --> 01:11:09,164 Because I think that's the worst thing I could do. 1355 01:11:09,898 --> 01:11:12,401 Explain to me why would give you this back. 1356 01:11:12,434 --> 01:11:16,238 This is the only bargaining chip I have. 1357 01:11:16,272 --> 01:11:20,175 This is the only way I can make sure I get what's fair, 1358 01:11:20,209 --> 01:11:23,545 that I get what I deserve, and you know what that is, Nick Aldis? 1359 01:11:25,114 --> 01:11:29,885 That is a rematch for the Undisputed WWE Championship 1360 01:11:29,918 --> 01:11:34,490 where a referee cannot rob me of my victory. 1361 01:11:35,424 --> 01:11:39,395 Because that's exactly what happened at Saturday Night's Main Event! 1362 01:11:39,428 --> 01:11:41,997 You want this back? You can have it back. 1363 01:11:42,031 --> 01:11:45,050 But Cody needs to come take it. 1364 01:11:45,084 --> 01:11:46,835 Give me my rematch! 1365 01:11:46,869 --> 01:11:48,871 [crowd clamoring] 1366 01:11:52,408 --> 01:11:56,562 I had Cody Rhodes beat! You know it. He knows it. Everyone knows it! 1367 01:11:56,595 --> 01:11:58,597 [scattered cheering] 1368 01:12:00,482 --> 01:12:05,120 I already said that this was not a negotiation. 1369 01:12:05,688 --> 01:12:09,725 I already said there would be immediate and severe consequences 1370 01:12:09,758 --> 01:12:11,043 if you didn't hand that over. 1371 01:12:11,076 --> 01:12:13,929 Maybe you need me to spell it out to you in plain English. 1372 01:12:14,830 --> 01:12:16,832 Hand the belt over, 1373 01:12:17,616 --> 01:12:21,603 or you never set foot in a WWE ring again. 1374 01:12:22,538 --> 01:12:24,540 [crowd booing] 1375 01:12:29,795 --> 01:12:31,797 ["Kingdom" by Downstait playing] 1376 01:12:31,830 --> 01:12:33,415 [crowd cheering] 1377 01:12:43,792 --> 01:12:45,794 Cody. Cody. 1378 01:12:46,895 --> 01:12:47,896 Cody. 1379 01:12:48,697 --> 01:12:51,550 I'm gonna say this once, and I'm not gonna share too much. 1380 01:12:52,501 --> 01:12:55,237 For the sake of your health, for your sake, 1381 01:12:55,270 --> 01:12:57,773 for my sake, for the company's sake, 1382 01:12:58,524 --> 01:13:02,845 please turn around and walk away and let the me handle this. 1383 01:13:04,496 --> 01:13:06,498 [crowd booing] 1384 01:13:09,668 --> 01:13:10,886 Nick. 1385 01:13:12,204 --> 01:13:14,573 I'm not gonna walk away. 1386 01:13:15,324 --> 01:13:16,759 [crowd cheering] 1387 01:13:19,561 --> 01:13:24,817 And respectfully, I don't want Kevin to hand you that title. 1388 01:13:24,850 --> 01:13:31,774 I don't want you to make a martyr of somebody who is begging to be a martyr. 1389 01:13:32,541 --> 01:13:35,177 So you have said so much, Kevin. 1390 01:13:35,210 --> 01:13:39,965 You've made this about what you think it's about. 1391 01:13:39,998 --> 01:13:44,653 You've thrown up the sheets of logic. Allow me to punch a huge hole in that. 1392 01:13:44,686 --> 01:13:46,839 You said the problems with you and I 1393 01:13:46,872 --> 01:13:50,993 stem from me teaming with a man that tried to end your livelihood, 1394 01:13:51,026 --> 01:13:54,179 teaming with a man who made your life a living hell. 1395 01:13:54,213 --> 01:14:00,552 Rewind to Saturday Night's Main Event where you did the exact same thing to me. 1396 01:14:01,987 --> 01:14:04,473 It's not about what you're saying, Kevin. 1397 01:14:06,091 --> 01:14:08,827 When you met me, I was young, I was hungry, I was angry. 1398 01:14:08,861 --> 01:14:11,180 I was trying to climb the ladder like all of us, right? 1399 01:14:11,914 --> 01:14:13,782 And I was doing it for me. 1400 01:14:15,234 --> 01:14:19,822 I don't do this for me anymore, Kevin. 1401 01:14:22,024 --> 01:14:25,260 I haven't for quite some time. I… 1402 01:14:25,294 --> 01:14:27,579 I do this for my girls. 1403 01:14:27,613 --> 01:14:30,232 I do this up for these fans. 1404 01:14:30,265 --> 01:14:34,153 I do this for that announcer sitting over there 1405 01:14:34,186 --> 01:14:36,555 who believed in me before everybody else! 1406 01:14:36,588 --> 01:14:39,725 I do it for my cousin who's the timekeeper, 1407 01:14:39,758 --> 01:14:42,377 my little buddy who's sitting in the front row. 1408 01:14:42,411 --> 01:14:46,632 I do it for my mentor Randy Orton who you put it on the shelf 1409 01:14:46,665 --> 01:14:50,068 and denied these people the privilege of seeing! 1410 01:14:50,102 --> 01:14:54,389 And I do it for people who have put faith in me, 1411 01:14:54,423 --> 01:14:59,394 a man who handed me the Winged Eagle and said one night only 1412 01:14:59,428 --> 01:15:02,764 so that we could give the fans something special. 1413 01:15:05,701 --> 01:15:08,487 So it's not your responsibility, Nick. 1414 01:15:09,004 --> 01:15:13,208 It's mine to take that back from you. 1415 01:15:14,510 --> 01:15:17,946 [mocking] Oh, I do it for my family-- 1416 01:15:17,980 --> 01:15:21,350 [Cody] Kevin, shut the hell up! Shut the hell up! 1417 01:15:21,383 --> 01:15:24,169 I've had absolutely enough! 1418 01:15:24,203 --> 01:15:27,239 Let me ask you the simplest of questions! 1419 01:15:27,272 --> 01:15:30,542 Were we friends before I was WWE Champion? 1420 01:15:30,576 --> 01:15:34,813 Yes. Are we friends now? Absolutely not! 1421 01:15:35,464 --> 01:15:38,233 You want a match where the ref doesn't screw you? 1422 01:15:38,267 --> 01:15:43,005 Great. I want a match where the ref can't stop what I'm gonna do to you! 1423 01:15:43,639 --> 01:15:45,641 [crowd cheering] 1424 01:15:49,745 --> 01:15:51,747 [indistinct conversation] 1425 01:15:54,233 --> 01:15:56,802 Let me try. I'm telling you. 1426 01:15:56,835 --> 01:15:58,687 I'm begging you [indistinct]. 1427 01:15:59,821 --> 01:16:02,124 [crowd chanting] Let them fight! 1428 01:16:02,157 --> 01:16:03,408 Another match. 1429 01:16:05,627 --> 01:16:07,629 [indistinct] 1430 01:16:07,663 --> 01:16:09,681 [crowd clamoring] 1431 01:16:14,870 --> 01:16:16,004 [crowd quiets] 1432 01:16:18,106 --> 01:16:20,876 That's what it's about, climbing. 1433 01:16:20,909 --> 01:16:22,911 So let's do just that. 1434 01:16:24,112 --> 01:16:27,215 -Take that Championship. -My Championship. 1435 01:16:27,249 --> 01:16:30,185 Take this Championship. 1436 01:16:31,620 --> 01:16:33,138 Hang them high up. 1437 01:16:34,206 --> 01:16:35,841 [crowd cheering] 1438 01:16:37,025 --> 01:16:40,145 Kevin Owens, ladder match! 1439 01:16:40,178 --> 01:16:42,180 [crowd cheering] 1440 01:16:58,563 --> 01:17:01,850 Ladies and gentlemen, at the Royal Rumble, 1441 01:17:03,402 --> 01:17:07,022 Kevin Owens will face Cody Rhodes 1442 01:17:07,556 --> 01:17:09,891 for the Undisputed WWE Championship 1443 01:17:11,126 --> 01:17:12,461 in a ladder match. 1444 01:17:12,494 --> 01:17:14,262 [crowd cheering] 1445 01:17:31,313 --> 01:17:32,881 Sounds great to me. 1446 01:17:33,565 --> 01:17:34,816 I'll see you there. 1447 01:17:34,850 --> 01:17:36,852 [scattered boos] 1448 01:17:38,003 --> 01:17:40,005 [crowd clamoring] 1449 01:17:51,366 --> 01:17:52,250 [Kevin] Okay. 1450 01:17:55,504 --> 01:17:56,938 [Michael] Come on, now. 1451 01:17:59,307 --> 01:18:00,876 Oh, not to the neck! 1452 01:18:00,909 --> 01:18:02,911 [crowd booing] 1453 01:18:03,512 --> 01:18:06,114 Aldis positioning himself between Owens and Rhodes. 1454 01:18:06,148 --> 01:18:08,934 Cody already with a damaged neck from a piledriver. 1455 01:18:09,518 --> 01:18:13,055 And Kevin Owens with cheap shot after cheap shot. 1456 01:18:13,088 --> 01:18:15,090 No good piece of… 1457 01:18:16,858 --> 01:18:19,394 I am the true Champ! 1458 01:18:19,428 --> 01:18:21,980 I am the true Champ! 1459 01:18:22,013 --> 01:18:24,850 -[Nick] Medics. -[yelling] 1460 01:18:25,534 --> 01:18:27,669 I am the true Champion! 1461 01:18:28,470 --> 01:18:30,472 I'll see you at the Rumble! 1462 01:18:32,891 --> 01:18:35,110 [Corey] Choose your words carefully, Michael Cole, 1463 01:18:35,143 --> 01:18:37,212 because come Royal Rumble, Kevin Owens 1464 01:18:38,447 --> 01:18:43,385 may in fact be the Undisputed WWE Champion. 1465 01:18:43,418 --> 01:18:45,420 [crowd continues booing] 1466 01:18:54,596 --> 01:18:58,316 [Michael] Kevin Owens has gone off the deep end. 1467 01:18:58,350 --> 01:19:00,352 [crowd continues booing] 1468 01:19:08,443 --> 01:19:11,730 [crowd chanting] Cody! Cody! e off the deep end.