1 00:00:08,475 --> 00:00:09,476 [Triple H] Then. 2 00:00:13,363 --> 00:00:14,363 Now. 3 00:00:19,319 --> 00:00:20,320 Forever. 4 00:00:28,529 --> 00:00:29,529 Together. 5 00:00:37,620 --> 00:00:38,989 [Cole] Happy New Year, everyone, 6 00:00:39,022 --> 00:00:43,059 and welcome to the very first three-hour Friday Night SmackDown of the new year. 7 00:00:43,093 --> 00:00:47,663 You're looking live at Phoenix, Arizona, a WWE hotbed, 8 00:00:47,698 --> 00:00:49,867 and tonight we're at the Footprint Center. 9 00:00:49,900 --> 00:00:53,604 We're jam-packed to usher in 2025. 10 00:00:53,637 --> 00:00:56,089 But first, let's take you back to last week 11 00:00:56,123 --> 00:01:00,910 and show you the situation between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens. 12 00:01:00,943 --> 00:01:02,412 ♪ I can't help that I'm that girl ♪ 13 00:01:04,313 --> 00:01:06,934 Following what occurred at Saturday Night's Main Event, 14 00:01:06,967 --> 00:01:09,953 Kevin Owens is making the claim of being a champion. 15 00:01:11,988 --> 00:01:14,408 Let me be clear, he is not. 16 00:01:15,309 --> 00:01:17,511 He was defeated by Cody Rhodes. 17 00:01:18,011 --> 00:01:19,913 Nonetheless, Kevin is in possession 18 00:01:19,947 --> 00:01:22,716 of the vaunted Winged Eagle championship belt, 19 00:01:22,749 --> 00:01:25,018 something that means a lot to a lot of people. 20 00:01:25,051 --> 00:01:28,722 Kevin has no right and no claim to that championship belt. 21 00:01:29,372 --> 00:01:32,292 Kevin, you have until the end of the night 22 00:01:32,326 --> 00:01:35,145 to relinquish the Winged Eagle championship belt 23 00:01:35,179 --> 00:01:37,731 or face immediate and severe consequences 24 00:01:37,764 --> 00:01:40,567 that will directly impact your future at WWE. 25 00:01:41,068 --> 00:01:43,670 Explain to me why I would give you this back. 26 00:01:43,704 --> 00:01:47,808 This is the only bargaining chip I have. 27 00:01:47,841 --> 00:01:51,678 This is the only way I can make sure I get what's fair. 28 00:01:52,378 --> 00:01:57,184 That is a rematch for the Undisputed WWE Championship 29 00:01:57,217 --> 00:02:01,738 where a referee cannot rob me of my victory. 30 00:02:02,556 --> 00:02:06,743 I already said that there would be immediate and severe consequences 31 00:02:06,777 --> 00:02:08,195 if you didn't hand that over. 32 00:02:08,961 --> 00:02:15,702 Hand the belt over or you never set foot in a WWE ring again. 33 00:02:21,141 --> 00:02:24,111 ["Kingdom" plays] 34 00:02:24,144 --> 00:02:28,015 Cody, I'm gonna say this once, and I'm not gonna share too much. 35 00:02:28,549 --> 00:02:32,436 For the sake of your health, please turn around and walk away 36 00:02:32,469 --> 00:02:34,054 and let me handle this. 37 00:02:34,087 --> 00:02:36,523 It's not your responsibility, Nick. 38 00:02:37,323 --> 00:02:42,863 Kevin, it's mine to take that back from you. 39 00:02:44,298 --> 00:02:47,634 You want a match where the ref doesn't screw you? Great. 40 00:02:47,668 --> 00:02:51,872 I want a match where the ref can't stop what I'm gonna do to you. 41 00:02:53,040 --> 00:02:54,274 Ladder match. 42 00:02:54,308 --> 00:02:56,310 A ladder match? What are you talking about? 43 00:02:56,894 --> 00:02:59,478 Ladder match. I'm telling you. I'm begging you. 44 00:03:02,649 --> 00:03:04,483 Take that championship. 45 00:03:05,652 --> 00:03:08,488 Take this championship. 46 00:03:09,590 --> 00:03:11,458 Hang them high up. 47 00:03:12,159 --> 00:03:13,660 [Aldis] At the Royal Rumble, 48 00:03:14,628 --> 00:03:18,065 Kevin Owens will face Cody Rhodes 49 00:03:18,097 --> 00:03:20,934 for the Undisputed WWE Championship 50 00:03:22,602 --> 00:03:23,870 in a ladder match. 51 00:03:24,671 --> 00:03:28,007 Sounds great to me. I'll see you there. 52 00:03:33,280 --> 00:03:34,280 Okay. 53 00:03:40,620 --> 00:03:42,256 [Cole] Oh, not to the neck! 54 00:03:44,725 --> 00:03:46,727 This no good piece of s-- 55 00:03:46,760 --> 00:03:49,630 [Graves] Use your words carefully because come the Royal Rumble, 56 00:03:49,662 --> 00:03:56,570 Kevin Owens may in fact be the Undisputed WWE Champion. 57 00:04:04,278 --> 00:04:08,398 [Rhodes] Wrestling has more than one royal family. 58 00:04:08,432 --> 00:04:10,434 ["Kingdom" playing] 59 00:04:23,130 --> 00:04:26,416 ♪ Adrenaline, in my soul ♪ 60 00:04:26,450 --> 00:04:28,835 ♪ Every fight out of control ♪ 61 00:04:28,869 --> 00:04:34,107 ♪ Do it all to get them off their feet ♪ 62 00:04:35,241 --> 00:04:38,412 ♪ Crowd is here, about to blow ♪ 63 00:04:38,445 --> 00:04:41,465 ♪ Waitin' for me to start the show ♪ 64 00:04:41,498 --> 00:04:46,086 ♪ Out the curtain, lights go up I'm home ♪ 65 00:04:46,119 --> 00:04:47,454 -♪ Whoa ♪-[crowd singing "Whoa"] 66 00:04:48,955 --> 00:04:53,693 ♪ And my father said, when I was younger ♪ 67 00:04:54,628 --> 00:04:56,647 ♪ Hard times breed better men ♪ 68 00:04:56,680 --> 00:04:58,565 [Garcia] Ladies and gentlemen, 69 00:04:58,599 --> 00:05:01,101 please welcome 70 00:05:01,134 --> 00:05:05,873 the Undisputed WWE Champion, 71 00:05:05,906 --> 00:05:12,779 the American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes! 72 00:05:12,813 --> 00:05:15,332 [Cole] Ladies and gentlemen, you may have noticed that Cody Rhodes 73 00:05:15,365 --> 00:05:16,750 went to his neck moments ago. 74 00:05:16,782 --> 00:05:20,037 That has been a problem because of constant attacks to the neck 75 00:05:20,070 --> 00:05:21,505 by Kevin Owens after the-- 76 00:05:23,223 --> 00:05:27,127 what went down at Saturday Night's Main Event last month. 77 00:05:27,159 --> 00:05:30,264 Corey Graves, we head now four weeks from tomorrow 78 00:05:30,296 --> 00:05:35,969 to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana for the Royal Rumble event. 79 00:05:36,003 --> 00:05:38,572 Cody and Kevin Owens in a ladder match. 80 00:05:38,604 --> 00:05:42,008 [Graves] I admire the confidence and the bravery of the quarterback-- 81 00:05:42,743 --> 00:05:45,779 Hang on a second, I'm about to be interrupted by a whole lot of pyro. 82 00:05:45,812 --> 00:05:47,631 -♪ Whoa ♪-[crowd singing "Whoa"] 83 00:05:48,882 --> 00:05:51,885 [Graves] I admire the confidence and the bravery of the quarterback, 84 00:05:51,919 --> 00:05:56,757 of Cody Rhodes proudly representing WWE as the undisputed champion. 85 00:05:56,789 --> 00:06:02,346 However, Cody himself has to know he is playing a very, very dangerous game, 86 00:06:02,378 --> 00:06:06,450 and the stakes quite simply can't get any higher come the Royal Rumble. 87 00:06:06,483 --> 00:06:09,119 [Cole] Yeah, there are no pinfalls or submissions. 88 00:06:10,037 --> 00:06:14,441 The WWE Championship, the Winged Eagle title, will hang above the ring. 89 00:06:14,474 --> 00:06:18,611 You must climb a ladder to grab the championship 90 00:06:18,645 --> 00:06:21,998 and become the Undisputed WWE Champion. 91 00:06:22,032 --> 00:06:24,700 [Graves] And I've gotta say, if the American Nightmare's neck 92 00:06:24,734 --> 00:06:29,806 is anything less than 100%, Cody is in big, big trouble. 93 00:06:29,840 --> 00:06:32,808 ♪ I stepped right over and right through ♪ 94 00:06:32,842 --> 00:06:36,096 ♪ And you can never stop me now ♪ 95 00:06:36,128 --> 00:06:37,464 ♪ Bow! ♪ 96 00:06:37,496 --> 00:06:38,615 ♪ Now! ♪ 97 00:06:38,649 --> 00:06:39,650 [song fades, ends] 98 00:06:39,683 --> 00:06:41,685 [crowd cheering, chanting "Cody"] 99 00:06:59,887 --> 00:07:01,371 Phoenix! 100 00:07:01,405 --> 00:07:05,224 [crowd cheers] 101 00:07:06,609 --> 00:07:10,397 Normally I'd ask you, "What do you wanna talk about?" 102 00:07:10,430 --> 00:07:14,467 But I think we all wanna talk about the same thing. 103 00:07:19,138 --> 00:07:24,544 Timing is a funny thing in life just as it is in this industry. 104 00:07:25,128 --> 00:07:26,212 We're on the cusp. 105 00:07:26,246 --> 00:07:29,399 WWE is on the cusp of changing everything, 106 00:07:29,433 --> 00:07:32,835 not just about WWE, not just about sports entertainment, 107 00:07:32,870 --> 00:07:34,854 but about pro wrestling itself. 108 00:07:34,888 --> 00:07:40,294 It starts tonight, SmackDown, going three hours here in Phoenix. 109 00:07:40,327 --> 00:07:41,861 [crowd cheers] 110 00:07:45,715 --> 00:07:49,803 And then of course Monday Night Raw going to Netflix. 111 00:07:51,171 --> 00:07:52,506 And my… 112 00:07:54,007 --> 00:07:55,308 my excitement… 113 00:07:57,794 --> 00:07:59,246 it's tempered… 114 00:08:00,881 --> 00:08:03,584 ever so slightly tempered, 115 00:08:03,616 --> 00:08:06,436 because as much as I'd like to be involved, 116 00:08:07,154 --> 00:08:12,459 I can only be involved so much because technically I am not cleared to wrestle. 117 00:08:12,491 --> 00:08:14,494 [crowd booing] 118 00:08:19,116 --> 00:08:22,536 And I am not cleared to wrestle 119 00:08:23,587 --> 00:08:27,924 because of Kevin Owens. 120 00:08:27,957 --> 00:08:30,960 [crowd applauding, booing] 121 00:08:39,035 --> 00:08:42,271 Nick Aldis and management are concerned that I'm here in the first place, 122 00:08:42,305 --> 00:08:45,659 but the Royal Rumble is essentially only a month away, 123 00:08:45,692 --> 00:08:50,396 and at the Royal Rumble we will hang this championship above us, 124 00:08:50,430 --> 00:08:56,203 Kevin Owens and I will compete in a ladder match. 125 00:08:56,236 --> 00:08:59,238 ["Gallantry (Defining Moment Remix)" playing] 126 00:08:59,273 --> 00:09:01,708 [crowd cheering] 127 00:09:10,083 --> 00:09:14,988 [Graves] How's this for a surprise to kick off the return of three-hour SmackDown? 128 00:09:15,021 --> 00:09:17,875 The Scottish Warrior is here. 129 00:09:18,492 --> 00:09:20,459 [Cole] I would say it was a surprise, 130 00:09:20,494 --> 00:09:23,163 however, with the transfer window in effect, 131 00:09:24,932 --> 00:09:30,020 we can only assume that Drew McIntyre is here to talk about maybe coming 132 00:09:30,053 --> 00:09:32,072 to Friday Night SmackDown at some point. 133 00:09:35,209 --> 00:09:36,376 [roars] 134 00:09:39,980 --> 00:09:43,233 [Cole] Corey, Drew McIntyre over the past number of weeks 135 00:09:43,266 --> 00:09:47,120 has made it very clear that he is out to get revenge 136 00:09:47,154 --> 00:09:51,091 on anyone who has sided with Roman Reigns. 137 00:09:52,192 --> 00:09:56,329 [Graves] Very similar mindset to that of none other than Kevin Owens. 138 00:10:00,601 --> 00:10:05,204 McIntyre's a superstar who feels as though the entire world has gone mad around him. 139 00:10:05,238 --> 00:10:09,610 Drew feels that he's the only one that sees the truth, much like Kevin Owens. 140 00:10:10,160 --> 00:10:15,815 But both Owens and McIntyre can agree that Cody committed an unforgivable sin 141 00:10:15,848 --> 00:10:17,985 by assisting Roman Reigns back at Bad Blood. 142 00:10:18,017 --> 00:10:21,788 [Cole] And this should be interesting because of a long history 143 00:10:22,289 --> 00:10:29,196 between Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes that dates back a couple of decades. 144 00:10:29,963 --> 00:10:33,800 [Graves] Both men have had very similar careers having to leave WWE 145 00:10:33,834 --> 00:10:37,588 for long durations before coming back and truly finding themselves 146 00:10:37,621 --> 00:10:39,406 and the success that they sought. 147 00:10:40,390 --> 00:10:45,478 And right now, McIntyre is staring a hole through the Undisputed WWE Champion. 148 00:10:45,512 --> 00:10:48,281 ["Gallantry (Defining Moment Remix)" continues playing] 149 00:11:10,571 --> 00:11:12,573 [crowd cheering] 150 00:11:37,898 --> 00:11:39,900 [song fades, ends] 151 00:11:39,933 --> 00:11:43,136 [crowd chattering, jeering] 152 00:11:51,962 --> 00:11:57,300 I'm not here to hurt you, Cody. I'm here to help you. 153 00:11:57,334 --> 00:11:59,336 [crowd cheers] 154 00:12:00,120 --> 00:12:01,154 Thank you for saying that. 155 00:12:02,339 --> 00:12:04,257 You're not on my list. 156 00:12:04,290 --> 00:12:05,526 We go way back, 157 00:12:05,559 --> 00:12:08,594 and since no one else is gonna look you in the eye and tell you this, 158 00:12:08,629 --> 00:12:12,049 you're about to screw up your entire life's work. 159 00:12:16,435 --> 00:12:17,971 Everything you've done, 160 00:12:18,005 --> 00:12:23,043 all the dues you have paid to finally make it to the top of WWE, 161 00:12:23,076 --> 00:12:24,611 be the centerpiece. 162 00:12:24,645 --> 00:12:27,079 You talked about us moving into the future. 163 00:12:27,113 --> 00:12:30,449 This is the greatest generation in the history of the company. 164 00:12:30,483 --> 00:12:35,038 Not the '80s, the New Generation, the Attitude Era, brother. 165 00:12:35,072 --> 00:12:39,675 Right now is the best wrestlers we have ever had in ring, 166 00:12:39,709 --> 00:12:44,231 and if you look at the numbers, the best of all time by far, 167 00:12:44,264 --> 00:12:46,683 and you're the freaking quarterback of it all. 168 00:12:46,717 --> 00:12:50,487 [crowd cheers] 169 00:12:52,689 --> 00:12:55,058 But you're about to screw it all up. 170 00:12:55,092 --> 00:12:58,829 Nick Aldis is breathing down your neck. He won't clear you. 171 00:12:58,862 --> 00:13:00,964 I know what that feels like when you want to fight 172 00:13:00,997 --> 00:13:03,165 and management start holding you back. 173 00:13:03,199 --> 00:13:06,002 There's a guy running around with a replica title, 174 00:13:06,036 --> 00:13:08,105 like he's one of these idiots in the crowd, 175 00:13:08,137 --> 00:13:10,140 pretending he's a world champion. 176 00:13:10,174 --> 00:13:12,025 [crowd jeers] 177 00:13:12,059 --> 00:13:15,545 They're promoting him as a world champion at live events. 178 00:13:17,781 --> 00:13:21,602 And your neck is hanging by a thread. 179 00:13:23,203 --> 00:13:26,740 So I wanted to come out here and tell you this SmackDown portal, 180 00:13:26,772 --> 00:13:28,625 the SmackDown gimmick, 181 00:13:28,659 --> 00:13:30,694 whatever the hell it's called, I don't care. 182 00:13:30,727 --> 00:13:34,982 I can see you need a friend, you need somebody to watch your back 183 00:13:35,015 --> 00:13:37,251 -and maybe I need-- -Drew, Drew, Drew, Drew. 184 00:13:38,801 --> 00:13:41,538 -[crowd member 1] You suck! -[crowd member 2] Drew sucks! 185 00:13:41,572 --> 00:13:46,560 I know you're here, the transfer window, and here you are, 186 00:13:46,593 --> 00:13:49,663 you're saying that, uh, you wanna help me. 187 00:13:49,695 --> 00:13:51,615 You don't wanna hurt me, right? 188 00:13:51,647 --> 00:13:53,901 -That's what you're saying? -Exactly what I'm saying. 189 00:13:53,934 --> 00:13:55,319 I always tell the truth. 190 00:13:55,902 --> 00:13:57,353 Always tell the truth. 191 00:13:58,572 --> 00:14:01,658 Okay, okay. WWE's resident truth teller… 192 00:14:01,692 --> 00:14:04,928 [sighs] …well, I'd love to tell the truth back to you. 193 00:14:05,679 --> 00:14:08,464 I'd love to say that years ago I watched you from afar, 194 00:14:08,497 --> 00:14:12,185 I watched you carry WWE through its darkest time. 195 00:14:12,218 --> 00:14:14,655 I'd love to say that you and I are kindred spirits, 196 00:14:14,688 --> 00:14:18,091 the fact that we had to leave here, scrape ourself up off the mat, 197 00:14:18,125 --> 00:14:21,512 and make something of ourselves, come back and finish our story. 198 00:14:21,545 --> 00:14:22,628 I'd love to say 199 00:14:23,646 --> 00:14:27,434 that over the last two, three years you have become not just a beast 200 00:14:27,467 --> 00:14:29,468 on that microphone, but in this ring. 201 00:14:29,502 --> 00:14:31,771 I'd love to say all of that, Drew, but… 202 00:14:33,607 --> 00:14:35,342 I don't believe you. 203 00:14:35,375 --> 00:14:38,612 [crowd oohs] 204 00:14:38,645 --> 00:14:40,497 I don't believe you. 205 00:14:41,198 --> 00:14:45,736 And I can just feel this tension. I can feel this situation. 206 00:14:45,769 --> 00:14:50,339 It's certainly going to devolve. So let's go ahead and cut right to it. 207 00:14:50,373 --> 00:14:53,276 You wanna throw hands right here, right now? 208 00:14:53,310 --> 00:14:56,896 You want a shot at this championship? We might as well do it. 209 00:14:56,930 --> 00:14:57,915 Everybody wants it. 210 00:14:57,948 --> 00:15:00,050 Drew, come and get it. 211 00:15:00,083 --> 00:15:03,170 [crowd cheers, heckles] 212 00:15:07,841 --> 00:15:11,310 Cody, as similar as we are, you're gonna see the truth one day. 213 00:15:11,344 --> 00:15:13,613 As soon as we're gone, they're gonna forget us. 214 00:15:13,646 --> 00:15:18,017 It doesn't matter what they think. I'm telling you the truth. 215 00:15:18,050 --> 00:15:23,106 I am not here to hurt you. I'm here to help you. 216 00:15:23,957 --> 00:15:25,959 [crowd heckling] 217 00:15:30,930 --> 00:15:32,098 One more thing. 218 00:15:35,801 --> 00:15:39,238 [crowd chants "Go home, Drew"] 219 00:15:39,272 --> 00:15:41,558 You need to watch your back. 220 00:15:42,575 --> 00:15:45,596 [mouthing] I need to watch my back? I need to watch my back? 221 00:15:46,546 --> 00:15:51,485 [Cole] Oh! On a warning from McIntyre, Kevin Owens, KO, 222 00:15:51,517 --> 00:15:54,371 ambushing Rhodes from behind and went right for the neck. 223 00:15:59,709 --> 00:16:04,948 [Graves] McIntyre walking away as Kevin Owens tees off on Cody Rhodes. 224 00:16:04,982 --> 00:16:07,133 [Cole] Owens and now Rhodes trying to fight back. 225 00:16:07,166 --> 00:16:11,070 Remember Rhodes is not medically cleared to compete because of the injured neck, 226 00:16:11,103 --> 00:16:14,842 but Rhodes taking the fight to Kevin Owens out of survival here. 227 00:16:14,875 --> 00:16:17,144 [Graves] Cody's back is against the wall. 228 00:16:17,176 --> 00:16:20,881 Kevin Owens is intent on taking the thing that Cody values most, 229 00:16:20,914 --> 00:16:23,150 the Undisputed WWE Championship. 230 00:16:23,183 --> 00:16:25,017 [Cole] Rhodes is enraged 231 00:16:25,651 --> 00:16:29,973 as the delusional Kevin Owens continues to attack the champion. 232 00:16:31,592 --> 00:16:34,310 And Rhodes bringing the fight to KO again. 233 00:16:38,181 --> 00:16:40,434 Someone needs to protect Rhodes from himself. 234 00:16:43,237 --> 00:16:46,573 And finally, they're dragging Kevin Owens out of the ring. 235 00:16:47,907 --> 00:16:50,227 Owens is confused. He's neurotic. 236 00:16:52,362 --> 00:16:54,113 [Graves] That's your opinion, Cole. 237 00:16:54,731 --> 00:16:57,367 [Cole] Well, he's no damn champion, Graves, we know that. 238 00:16:57,401 --> 00:17:00,337 [Graves] Come the Royal Rumble, you may have no choice… 239 00:17:00,370 --> 00:17:01,771 Jeremy, let me go! 240 00:17:01,805 --> 00:17:03,891 [Graves] …but to acknowledge that Kevin Owens 241 00:17:03,924 --> 00:17:06,693 is the Undisputed WWE Champion. 242 00:17:06,726 --> 00:17:08,678 [Cole] Yeah, four weeks from tomorrow, 243 00:17:10,030 --> 00:17:14,534 Kevin Owens's Winged Eagle Championship, which he did not earn, 244 00:17:15,269 --> 00:17:19,489 along with Cody Rhodes's undisputed WWE title will be hanging above the ring, 245 00:17:19,522 --> 00:17:26,079 a ladder match to determine the Undisputed WWE Champion. 246 00:17:26,113 --> 00:17:28,464 [Graves] You can call Kevin Owens illegitimate tonight, 247 00:17:28,498 --> 00:17:31,351 but come Royal Rumble, it is winner take all. 248 00:17:31,385 --> 00:17:32,553 ♪ …about to blow ♪ 249 00:17:32,586 --> 00:17:35,589 ♪ Waitin' for me to start the show ♪ 250 00:17:35,621 --> 00:17:37,456 ♪ Out the curtain, lights go up… ♪ 251 00:17:37,491 --> 00:17:41,495 [Cole] Well, ladies and gentlemen, again we kick off three hours 252 00:17:41,528 --> 00:17:44,081 of Friday Night SmackDown tonight 253 00:17:44,114 --> 00:17:47,783 and three nights from tonight, Tribal Combat. 254 00:17:47,818 --> 00:17:53,573 Solo Sikoa goes to war with Roman Reigns on Monday Night Raw on Netflix. 255 00:17:53,607 --> 00:17:58,262 Tonight, Sikoa leads Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga into a six-man tag team match 256 00:17:58,294 --> 00:18:01,948 against Sami Zayn and Jimmy and Jey Uso. 257 00:18:01,982 --> 00:18:05,686 Meanwhile, Naomi, accompanied by her tag team partner Bianca Belair, 258 00:18:05,719 --> 00:18:08,639 is the number one contender for the WWE women's title. 259 00:18:08,672 --> 00:18:13,844 Naomi looking for her first world title victory in nearly eight years. 260 00:18:14,695 --> 00:18:19,066 But that woman stands in her way, the irresistible force, Nia Jax. 261 00:18:19,099 --> 00:18:24,922 Jax, Naomi for the WWE Women's Championship live tonight. 262 00:18:29,576 --> 00:18:32,062 And Andrade getting set for action. 263 00:18:32,095 --> 00:18:35,581 He has an opportunity tonight at both retribution 264 00:18:35,616 --> 00:18:38,385 and a chance at the US title perhaps down the road. 265 00:18:38,418 --> 00:18:41,437 Andrade, Nakamura live next. 266 00:18:46,109 --> 00:18:49,580 [Cole] Welcome back to Friday Night SmackDown. 267 00:18:49,613 --> 00:18:51,615 ["Sinister Samurai" playing] 268 00:20:14,431 --> 00:20:15,749 [bell ringing] 269 00:20:15,782 --> 00:20:19,303 [Garcia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 270 00:20:19,336 --> 00:20:24,992 Introducing first, from Kyoto, Japan, weighing in at 220 pounds, 271 00:20:25,024 --> 00:20:29,513 he is the United States Champion, 272 00:20:29,546 --> 00:20:33,951 Shinsuke Nakamura. 273 00:20:33,984 --> 00:20:37,521 [Cole] And, Corey, perhaps the most dangerous Shinsuke Nakamura 274 00:20:37,553 --> 00:20:39,306 we've witnessed here in WWE. 275 00:20:39,339 --> 00:20:43,527 [Graves] Nakamura kicking off the year 2025 in victorious fashion 276 00:20:43,560 --> 00:20:45,512 in his native Japan, 277 00:20:45,546 --> 00:20:50,300 able to spend some time with his mentor, WWE Hall of Famer, the Great Muta. 278 00:20:51,318 --> 00:20:55,038 Nakamura poised for battle tonight against Andrade. 279 00:20:55,539 --> 00:20:57,541 ["Conquistar" playing] 280 00:21:18,962 --> 00:21:24,418 [Garcia] And his opponent, from Gómez Palacio, Durango, Mexico, 281 00:21:24,451 --> 00:21:27,370 weighing in at 230 pounds… 282 00:21:27,404 --> 00:21:29,857 Andrade! 283 00:21:29,889 --> 00:21:32,042 [Cole] So, tonight, not only an opportunity 284 00:21:32,075 --> 00:21:35,646 to perhaps earn a future United States championship match, 285 00:21:35,678 --> 00:21:37,380 Andrade looks for revenge tonight. 286 00:21:37,414 --> 00:21:40,533 Last time these two met was back in November. 287 00:21:40,567 --> 00:21:43,537 Nakamura and Andrade one-on-one. 288 00:21:43,570 --> 00:21:46,240 And this is how Nakamura would pull off the victory. 289 00:21:46,273 --> 00:21:50,226 [Graves] Just as it seemed as though Andrade had victory at hand, 290 00:21:50,260 --> 00:21:53,447 Nakamura would expose the top turnbuckle 291 00:21:53,480 --> 00:21:59,019 allowing Andrade to crash sternum first and put himself out of action essentially. 292 00:21:59,052 --> 00:22:02,239 The Kinshasa to the back of Andrade's neck 293 00:22:02,272 --> 00:22:07,945 would provide the exclamation point on a massive victory for the wayward samurai, 294 00:22:07,977 --> 00:22:10,480 our United States champion. 295 00:22:10,514 --> 00:22:12,099 [Cole] Shinsuke Nakamura. 296 00:22:12,131 --> 00:22:14,902 You mentioned the big victory at NOAH The New Year at Budokan 297 00:22:14,935 --> 00:22:16,986 on New Year's. 298 00:22:17,020 --> 00:22:19,489 These two men, Andrade and Shinsuke Nakamura, 299 00:22:19,523 --> 00:22:22,292 had a big rivalry in New Japan a decade ago, 300 00:22:22,326 --> 00:22:25,512 battling for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship 301 00:22:25,546 --> 00:22:28,932 throughout Japan and Mexico, and Nakamura goes right after Andrade. 302 00:22:28,966 --> 00:22:31,752 [Graves] This is an aggressive, a vicious Shinsuke Nakamura 303 00:22:31,784 --> 00:22:36,156 that many watched in Japan years ago have become accustomed to. 304 00:22:36,840 --> 00:22:39,226 [Cole] Here's Andrade giving the United States champion 305 00:22:39,259 --> 00:22:41,895 a run for his money in the early moments. I've got to agree with you. 306 00:22:41,928 --> 00:22:45,098 This might be the best, most dangerous Shinsuke Nakamura, 307 00:22:45,131 --> 00:22:47,251 at least we stateside, have ever seen. 308 00:22:47,283 --> 00:22:49,669 [Graves] The same has to be said for his opponent Andrade. 309 00:22:49,703 --> 00:22:53,473 [Cole] Andrade now from the second row, moonsault to Nakamura. 310 00:22:54,541 --> 00:22:57,945 [Graves] Andrade pulling out all the stops in the early moments of this one. 311 00:22:57,977 --> 00:23:00,429 [Cole] Can he knock off the United States champion? 312 00:23:04,467 --> 00:23:06,736 And we're back live on Friday Night SmackDown. 313 00:23:06,770 --> 00:23:10,274 Shinsuke Nakamura, the United States champion, against Andrade, 314 00:23:10,307 --> 00:23:13,710 here tonight, and Andrade picking up the pace against the champ. 315 00:23:13,744 --> 00:23:16,763 [Graves] Oh! Not too many superstars who can trade strikes 316 00:23:16,797 --> 00:23:18,831 with Shinsuke Nakamura and live to tell the tale, 317 00:23:18,866 --> 00:23:21,768 but Andrade right now is beginning to roll. 318 00:23:21,802 --> 00:23:25,522 [Cole] The third-generation star Andrade, I noticed during the commercial break, 319 00:23:25,556 --> 00:23:28,140 seems to be favoring the left knee a bit, Corey. 320 00:23:28,809 --> 00:23:31,628 [Graves] Could play into this matchup as it progresses, 321 00:23:31,662 --> 00:23:36,667 but right now, Andrade relying on the adrenaline, keeping him moving forward. 322 00:23:36,700 --> 00:23:38,652 We see a very similar situation 323 00:23:38,685 --> 00:23:41,104 to the footage we saw at the beginning of the matchup. 324 00:23:41,138 --> 00:23:43,991 [Cole] Yeah, Nakamura, this time exploding out of the corner, 325 00:23:44,024 --> 00:23:47,461 catches Andrade with the knee, and then catches him with a kick on the other side. 326 00:23:47,494 --> 00:23:51,615 Nakamura, who won the United States championship back at Survivor Series 327 00:23:51,648 --> 00:23:54,251 with a victory over LA Knight. 328 00:23:55,302 --> 00:23:59,121 [Graves] Nakamura utilizing his striking range to great effect thus far. 329 00:23:59,656 --> 00:24:03,694 Using his long limbs, big forearm right on the jaw of Andrade. 330 00:24:03,726 --> 00:24:07,181 [Cole] Andrade, a former United States champion in his own right. 331 00:24:07,214 --> 00:24:10,149 Both of these men once held the NXT title. 332 00:24:10,184 --> 00:24:14,370 Andrade, with a big chop back over to the arena here in Phoenix. 333 00:24:21,078 --> 00:24:22,312 -[Graves] Andrade… -[Cole] Oof! 334 00:24:22,346 --> 00:24:24,715 [Graves] …tried to put the brakes on Shinsuke's forward progression. 335 00:24:24,748 --> 00:24:28,668 -And here it is. Snap German suplex. -[Cole] Vintage Shinsuke Nakamura! 336 00:24:30,571 --> 00:24:33,740 And now Nakamura is gonna head up the ropes. 337 00:24:36,226 --> 00:24:37,928 Shin measuring his man. 338 00:24:38,879 --> 00:24:41,181 Nakamura with a knee right to the face. 339 00:24:43,133 --> 00:24:44,368 Cover by Nakamura. 340 00:24:44,400 --> 00:24:47,254 Hooks the leg on Andrade and a kick-out at two. 341 00:24:51,225 --> 00:24:55,729 [Graves] Take a look at that. Nakamura just whipping Andrade into the canvas 342 00:24:55,762 --> 00:24:59,183 with that snap German suplex followed up by a flying knee. 343 00:24:59,216 --> 00:25:02,085 And here we go. Nakamura going to the well once again. 344 00:25:02,119 --> 00:25:04,104 [Cole] Yeah, exposing the turnbuckle. 345 00:25:04,137 --> 00:25:06,173 [Graves] This time it pays off for Andrade 346 00:25:06,206 --> 00:25:09,510 as he drives Nakamura neck first into the steel. 347 00:25:09,543 --> 00:25:12,612 [Cole] Spectacular backfire for the United States champion. 348 00:25:12,646 --> 00:25:17,117 And the running meteora by Andrade, looking for a win on the champ. 349 00:25:17,149 --> 00:25:20,303 Hooks the leg. Nakamura kicks out in two. 350 00:25:20,337 --> 00:25:24,224 [Graves] Andrade fully aware of the situation that a win over Nakamura tonight 351 00:25:24,258 --> 00:25:27,860 could almost guarantee a United States championship opportunity 352 00:25:27,895 --> 00:25:29,663 in the near future. 353 00:25:29,696 --> 00:25:32,966 [Cole] Andrade's been in the mix for that title for many months now. 354 00:25:33,000 --> 00:25:36,303 Glances back at the now exposed steel turnbuckle. 355 00:25:39,473 --> 00:25:41,758 [Graves] We talk about the history these two superstars have had 356 00:25:41,792 --> 00:25:44,378 all around the globe, that factors into each and every matchup 357 00:25:44,410 --> 00:25:47,014 when you're as familiar as these two are with one another. 358 00:25:47,047 --> 00:25:50,601 [Cole] Andrade, went for the moonsault. Caught him on the second turn go. 359 00:25:50,634 --> 00:25:51,968 Here we go! Cover! 360 00:25:52,002 --> 00:25:54,087 [Graves] Oh! Ho-ho-ho! 361 00:25:54,937 --> 00:25:58,841 It doesn't get any closer than that without the bell ringing. 362 00:25:58,876 --> 00:26:03,780 Andrade came within a fraction of a second of knocking off Shinsuke. 363 00:26:03,813 --> 00:26:08,001 [Cole] This is beautiful. Nakamura moves out of harm's way momentarily. 364 00:26:08,034 --> 00:26:10,620 But Andrade caught him on the second go-round. 365 00:26:10,654 --> 00:26:12,322 [Graves] It's almost instinctive for a superstar 366 00:26:12,356 --> 00:26:15,242 to roll away from a superstar flying in your direction. 367 00:26:15,274 --> 00:26:17,961 That's why we've seen Andrade utilize that… 368 00:26:17,995 --> 00:26:20,731 that adjustment so frequently. 369 00:26:20,764 --> 00:26:23,166 Always one step ahead of his opposition. 370 00:26:24,735 --> 00:26:27,287 [Cole] And now looking for the message perhaps. 371 00:26:27,321 --> 00:26:28,956 -[Graves] Oh-ho! -[Cole] Big elbow. 372 00:26:28,989 --> 00:26:32,693 There was a message: "Go visit your dentist." By Nakamura. 373 00:26:33,327 --> 00:26:34,995 Andrade lands on his feet. 374 00:26:35,646 --> 00:26:37,598 -[Graves] Bam! -[Cole] Oh! What a back elbow! 375 00:26:37,630 --> 00:26:39,616 Cover on the champ for the win for Andrade, 376 00:26:39,649 --> 00:26:42,569 -and a kick-out again by Nakamura on two. -[Graves] Oh, my God. 377 00:26:42,602 --> 00:26:44,353 Unbelievable! 378 00:26:46,874 --> 00:26:50,327 This entire arena in a state of disbelief 379 00:26:50,377 --> 00:26:54,447 alongside Andrade, who was certain this was the end. 380 00:26:54,481 --> 00:26:56,567 That spinning back elbow, 381 00:26:56,600 --> 00:27:00,470 incredible velocity, even higher impact. 382 00:27:00,504 --> 00:27:02,723 But not enough to stop Shinsuke yet. 383 00:27:02,755 --> 00:27:05,192 [Cole] And Nakamura placed on the top rope by Andrade, 384 00:27:05,225 --> 00:27:08,645 and the third-generation superstar Andrade 385 00:27:10,697 --> 00:27:12,466 taking control of this match. 386 00:27:15,452 --> 00:27:19,639 WWE fans talking about this match all over the world on X. 387 00:27:20,807 --> 00:27:24,628 As Andrade now… Shinsuke blocks a couple of attempts at a superplex. 388 00:27:25,963 --> 00:27:27,813 Looks to create some space. 389 00:27:28,331 --> 00:27:29,349 -Oh! -Oh-ho! 390 00:27:29,383 --> 00:27:32,101 Face first off the top of the ring post! 391 00:27:32,135 --> 00:27:35,956 [Graves] Andrade's out. Andrade is out cold. 392 00:27:38,992 --> 00:27:43,030 [Cole] Now Nakamura just slings him back into the ring. 393 00:27:43,062 --> 00:27:45,282 And Andrade is a sitting duck. 394 00:27:49,620 --> 00:27:52,889 [Graves] Here it comes. Nakamura lining it up. 395 00:27:54,574 --> 00:27:56,827 Kinshasa! 396 00:27:56,860 --> 00:28:00,514 [Cole] Cover by the champ. Win for Nakamura! 397 00:28:00,547 --> 00:28:01,999 [bell rings] 398 00:28:04,351 --> 00:28:09,305 [announcer] Here is your winner, the United States champion, 399 00:28:09,339 --> 00:28:13,110 Shinsuke Nakamura! 400 00:28:13,143 --> 00:28:15,312 -[Cole] Impressive victory tonight by… -♪ LA! ♪ 401 00:28:15,345 --> 00:28:16,629 [crowd cheering] 402 00:28:19,783 --> 00:28:24,771 Well, the man Nakamura took the US championship from, LA Knight, is here. 403 00:28:24,804 --> 00:28:26,406 Be careful, LA. 404 00:28:27,640 --> 00:28:29,775 And Knight with a big clothesline! 405 00:28:29,810 --> 00:28:32,795 Now hammering away on Shinsuke Nakamura. 406 00:28:34,947 --> 00:28:39,336 The former champion is here, and LA Knight wants his gold back. 407 00:28:42,255 --> 00:28:45,509 Went for the BFT, and Nakamura escapes. 408 00:28:52,783 --> 00:28:56,537 -Yeah! Yeah! -[crowd] Yeah! Yeah! 409 00:28:58,572 --> 00:29:01,625 You steal my title and things go crazy. 410 00:29:01,658 --> 00:29:05,995 One way or another, I'm coming to collect on what's owed to me 411 00:29:06,029 --> 00:29:08,215 because what goes around comes around. 412 00:29:08,247 --> 00:29:11,985 And what's going around, it ain't the flu, it ain't the cold. 413 00:29:12,019 --> 00:29:16,557 It's me stomping your ass to dust every time you turn around 414 00:29:16,590 --> 00:29:21,028 -with everybody saying… -[crowd] LA Knight! 415 00:29:21,061 --> 00:29:22,862 Yeah! 416 00:29:22,896 --> 00:29:27,935 [Cole] The story, Corey, is the fact that LA Knight is in a much different place. 417 00:29:27,967 --> 00:29:33,122 A much better frame of mind than he was the first time around against Shinsuke. 418 00:29:33,156 --> 00:29:35,759 [Graves] I don't know if LA Knight is in a better frame of mind. 419 00:29:35,792 --> 00:29:37,878 It seems to me like LA is blind with rage. 420 00:29:37,910 --> 00:29:41,648 But either way, that spells bad news for Shinsuke Nakamura. 421 00:29:50,791 --> 00:29:55,846 -Well, well, well. -If it isn't Apollo Stooge. 422 00:29:56,547 --> 00:30:00,667 One thing we learned on the mean streets is that snitches do be getting stitches. 423 00:30:00,701 --> 00:30:05,805 Oh, is that right? That's so funny. Everybody already knew you were lying. 424 00:30:06,974 --> 00:30:10,827 Los Garza didn't attack. Come on. That was DIY. 425 00:30:11,762 --> 00:30:15,131 Oh, no, I get it. You guys think you are slick, huh? 426 00:30:15,165 --> 00:30:17,100 [Escobar] Hey, fellas, if you don't stop… 427 00:30:18,252 --> 00:30:20,486 Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Deadly. 428 00:30:20,521 --> 00:30:23,106 Or should I say, "Pretty little liars"? 429 00:30:24,107 --> 00:30:27,761 Look, if you are if going to lie and talk about my familia, 430 00:30:27,793 --> 00:30:29,530 at least do it to their face, understand? 431 00:30:30,930 --> 00:30:33,851 Guys, we would never lie, Santos. You know us. 432 00:30:33,884 --> 00:30:36,019 -It's ridiculous. -Ridiculous! 433 00:30:36,053 --> 00:30:37,437 You know what's ridiculous? 434 00:30:37,471 --> 00:30:42,408 To think all your lies won't come back and beat the crap out of you. 435 00:30:42,442 --> 00:30:43,910 That's ridiculous. 436 00:30:43,944 --> 00:30:48,048 Hey, chill, chill. We're friends here. No need to make a threat. 437 00:30:48,081 --> 00:30:49,249 Threat? 438 00:30:50,149 --> 00:30:51,985 No, no, no. 439 00:30:52,803 --> 00:30:54,804 [all clamoring] 440 00:31:04,214 --> 00:31:05,381 Watch your backs! 441 00:31:05,415 --> 00:31:07,417 [clamoring continues] 442 00:31:10,320 --> 00:31:11,672 Come on. We don't need this. 443 00:31:11,705 --> 00:31:17,177 Well, actually, why don't you two stay so we can have a little chat of our own? 444 00:31:18,712 --> 00:31:19,730 A nice little chat. 445 00:31:23,183 --> 00:31:26,786 The two of you are telling me that it was Los Garza, 446 00:31:26,820 --> 00:31:29,022 and then I've got Apollo Crews, 447 00:31:29,055 --> 00:31:31,475 who said he saw with his own eyes that it was DIY. 448 00:31:31,507 --> 00:31:37,063 -[Gargano] Hey! Wait a minute. -[Ciampa] Whoa, time-out. 449 00:31:37,097 --> 00:31:39,582 Why are you taking the word of Apollo Stooge 450 00:31:39,616 --> 00:31:42,485 and not these two fine, upstanding gentlemen? 451 00:31:42,519 --> 00:31:44,855 Why? Because my eyes are connected to my brain. 452 00:31:44,888 --> 00:31:48,574 Now listen, I don't know what exactly the four of you are up to, 453 00:31:48,609 --> 00:31:50,276 but you're on very thin ice. 454 00:31:50,843 --> 00:31:51,945 -Mr. Aldis. -Mr. Aldis. 455 00:31:51,978 --> 00:31:53,447 -Wow. -[scoffs] 456 00:31:54,031 --> 00:31:57,533 Listen, we know exactly what you guys are up to. 457 00:31:57,568 --> 00:31:59,785 You want a shot at the tag team titles. 458 00:32:00,419 --> 00:32:02,639 Well, there's only two guys that can make that happen, 459 00:32:02,673 --> 00:32:04,908 and clearly Nick Aldis hates you guys. 460 00:32:04,942 --> 00:32:07,026 He doesn't even think you're trustworthy. 461 00:32:07,060 --> 00:32:08,712 But we love you. 462 00:32:08,745 --> 00:32:11,215 -Yeah. You're pretty. You're deadly. -We love you. 463 00:32:11,247 --> 00:32:14,016 You guys would be great, number one contenders, and guess what? 464 00:32:14,051 --> 00:32:15,702 We make the line. 465 00:32:15,735 --> 00:32:19,673 But we have a big title match tonight against the Motor City Machine Guns. 466 00:32:19,706 --> 00:32:20,756 And listen to me. 467 00:32:20,791 --> 00:32:26,013 It is very important that we leave Phoenix as the tag team champions. 468 00:32:28,064 --> 00:32:29,166 Good talk. 469 00:32:29,198 --> 00:32:31,185 Yes, boy! [laughs] 470 00:32:31,217 --> 00:32:33,687 -Yes, boy! Twice he's done it. -That's twice now. 471 00:32:34,705 --> 00:32:36,939 [speaking indistinctly] 472 00:32:36,974 --> 00:32:39,927 [Cole] Pathetic for DIY. Insurance. 473 00:32:40,526 --> 00:32:43,312 ♪ I am, I am, I am the one Ain't hard to see ♪ 474 00:32:44,231 --> 00:32:46,733 ♪ You know, you know that she's that Beauty and that beast ♪ 475 00:32:46,766 --> 00:32:49,937 [Garcia] The following is scheduled for one fall. 476 00:32:49,969 --> 00:32:53,540 Making her way to the ring, from Fontana, California… 477 00:32:54,041 --> 00:32:55,892 Michin! 478 00:32:55,926 --> 00:32:58,812 [Cole] Michin looking to put Piper Niven in her place tonight. 479 00:32:58,846 --> 00:33:02,448 I want to take you back to Saturday Night's Main Event last month. 480 00:33:03,667 --> 00:33:07,771 It was Chelsea Green against Michin in the finals 481 00:33:07,803 --> 00:33:10,991 of the Women's United States Championship tournament. 482 00:33:11,024 --> 00:33:14,261 [Graves] Michin looking for a measure of payback against Piper Niven, 483 00:33:14,293 --> 00:33:18,197 who has been a perpetual thorn in the side of Michin, 484 00:33:18,232 --> 00:33:22,785 including at Saturday Night's Main Event, opening the door for Chelsea Green 485 00:33:22,819 --> 00:33:27,357 to become the greatest Women's United States Champion in WWE history. 486 00:33:27,390 --> 00:33:31,544 [Cole] The only Women's United States Champion in WWE history. 487 00:33:31,578 --> 00:33:33,096 [Graves] All perspective, Cole. 488 00:33:33,597 --> 00:33:38,351 [Cole] Last week, Michin interrupted Chelsea Green's championship celebration 489 00:33:38,385 --> 00:33:41,405 along with her bestie, Kendrick the kendo stick. 490 00:33:41,437 --> 00:33:44,373 [Graves] Come on, Cole. The champ's coming out. 491 00:33:45,192 --> 00:33:47,377 [Cole] Yeah, but isn't this Piper's match? 492 00:33:47,410 --> 00:33:50,147 [Graves] The champion is here. You don't differentiate. 493 00:33:50,179 --> 00:33:51,932 When Chelsea's here, you stand up. 494 00:33:51,965 --> 00:33:53,800 [Cole] Why is she dressed like Wonder Woman? 495 00:33:53,833 --> 00:33:55,519 [Graves] She's a great American. 496 00:33:57,053 --> 00:33:58,539 [Garcia] And her opponent, 497 00:33:58,572 --> 00:34:02,926 being accompanied by the Women's United States Champion, 498 00:34:02,959 --> 00:34:05,044 Chelsea Green! 499 00:34:05,078 --> 00:34:07,997 -[Cole] First off, she's Canadian. -[Garcia] From Ayrshire, Scotland, 500 00:34:08,031 --> 00:34:11,083 -Piper Niven! -[Cole] Yeah, Piper's Scottish. 501 00:34:11,118 --> 00:34:14,804 [Graves] Chelsea told me that it's like when you have a baby in the US, 502 00:34:14,837 --> 00:34:17,540 you become naturalized when you become United States Champion. 503 00:34:18,040 --> 00:34:21,411 -It's in the Constitution. -[Cole] She didn't have a baby in the US. 504 00:34:21,444 --> 00:34:24,230 [Graves] I didn't say she had a baby. I said it's like having a baby. 505 00:34:24,264 --> 00:34:28,134 -So bottom line is this, Corey. -Bottom line is you're a bad American. 506 00:34:28,168 --> 00:34:31,038 Chelsea Green, did you see the gifts she was giving out for Christmas? 507 00:34:31,071 --> 00:34:35,375 These stupid little Christmas tree ornaments with her face on them. 508 00:34:35,409 --> 00:34:37,460 Who the hell would put that on a Christmas tree? 509 00:34:37,493 --> 00:34:39,779 [Graves] Me! I have two of them. 510 00:34:39,813 --> 00:34:41,681 As a matter of fact, Chelsea's considering me 511 00:34:41,714 --> 00:34:45,252 for a very, very, very cushy position in her cabinet. 512 00:34:46,069 --> 00:34:47,721 [Cole] And what would that be, kiss ass? 513 00:34:47,754 --> 00:34:49,556 [Graves] I was thinking minister of propaganda. 514 00:34:49,589 --> 00:34:50,924 -[bell ringing] -[Cole] Here we go. 515 00:34:50,958 --> 00:34:56,045 Piper and Michin underway here tonight. One-on-one, and Piper using her power 516 00:34:56,078 --> 00:35:00,350 to drive Michin into the corner. And a big body shot from Piper Niven. 517 00:35:00,384 --> 00:35:02,935 [Graves] The only reason I didn't start singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" 518 00:35:02,970 --> 00:35:06,173 is Lilian's a couple of feet away from us. I didn't want to steal her thunder. 519 00:35:06,206 --> 00:35:08,174 [Cole] Could have sang "America the Beautiful." 520 00:35:09,343 --> 00:35:12,596 These two met in the first round of the United States Championship tournament, 521 00:35:12,629 --> 00:35:16,633 Michin knocking off Piper Niven and Lash Legend in a triple threat match. 522 00:35:17,234 --> 00:35:21,688 [Graves] Michin with hurricanrana again. Surprisingly good effect. 523 00:35:22,322 --> 00:35:25,692 [Cole] And Michin out to the apron. And Michin now. 524 00:35:25,726 --> 00:35:30,981 Oh! Down goes Piper off the hurricanrana. Michin is fired up! 525 00:35:31,014 --> 00:35:35,035 [yelling indistinctly] 526 00:35:38,906 --> 00:35:41,909 -[Cole] Uh-oh, uh-oh. -[Graves] Oh! Yikes. 527 00:35:41,942 --> 00:35:44,627 [Cole] That sidewalk Piper slam. 528 00:35:44,661 --> 00:35:46,063 Niven takes over. 529 00:35:47,397 --> 00:35:48,915 [Graves] God bless America. 530 00:35:51,685 --> 00:35:53,654 [Cole] We are back live on Friday Night SmackDown. 531 00:35:53,687 --> 00:35:56,507 Over 11,000 here tonight, jam-packed at the Footprint Center, 532 00:35:56,540 --> 00:35:59,526 Phoenix, Arizona. First three-hour SmackDown of the new year. 533 00:35:59,560 --> 00:36:02,578 Piper Niven, Michin, one-on-one in the ring. 534 00:36:03,096 --> 00:36:06,433 Michin with a great move, taking Piper down, cover now. 535 00:36:06,466 --> 00:36:09,469 Hook to the leg. Niven kicks out as you see the obnoxious… 536 00:36:10,420 --> 00:36:13,807 Women's United States Champion Chelsea Green looking on at ringside. 537 00:36:13,841 --> 00:36:16,093 [Graves] While you spew insults, I'll call the action. 538 00:36:16,125 --> 00:36:20,647 Big bulldog by Michin, who I've got to admit, has been extremely effective 539 00:36:20,681 --> 00:36:22,665 since the opening bell. 540 00:36:22,699 --> 00:36:25,502 [Cole] Looking for Eat Defeat, Michin's finishing maneuver. 541 00:36:25,536 --> 00:36:26,720 Piper able to counter. 542 00:36:26,752 --> 00:36:29,556 Michin's never held the singles championship in WWE. 543 00:36:29,589 --> 00:36:32,910 She would love the United States title that is around the waist 544 00:36:32,942 --> 00:36:35,011 of Chelsea Green to be her first. 545 00:36:35,679 --> 00:36:37,114 Oh, champion! My champion! 546 00:36:37,147 --> 00:36:40,067 [Graves] That means Michin would have to get past Piper Niven, 547 00:36:40,100 --> 00:36:42,452 Chelsea Green's personal secretary of defense. 548 00:36:43,620 --> 00:36:45,239 The whole cabinet involved here, Cole. 549 00:36:45,272 --> 00:36:49,176 [Cole] Here's Piper now. Nobody home! Look at the cannonball in the corner. 550 00:36:50,544 --> 00:36:53,230 [Graves] Michin answers with a cannonball of her own. 551 00:36:53,263 --> 00:36:57,000 [Cole] And now Michin's in control. Piper is in deep trouble. 552 00:36:59,620 --> 00:37:02,940 Oh, look at this! I love this. You go, Michin! You go! 553 00:37:02,973 --> 00:37:06,993 This twerking, Michin told me earlier it's called the long back attack. 554 00:37:07,027 --> 00:37:09,496 -Michin told me that. -[Graves] Michin told you that? 555 00:37:09,529 --> 00:37:13,100 -You just go into business for yourself. -[Cole] She told me that earlier today. 556 00:37:13,133 --> 00:37:15,801 Cover the leg now. Piper Niven able to kick out. 557 00:37:15,836 --> 00:37:18,772 [Graves] No self-respecting woman would ever call themselves… 558 00:37:18,805 --> 00:37:21,174 -What did you call it? -[Cole] The long back attack. 559 00:37:21,208 --> 00:37:22,743 [Graves] I don't think that's a good thing. 560 00:37:22,776 --> 00:37:25,127 -[Cole] That's what she calls it. -[Graves] Okay. 561 00:37:25,162 --> 00:37:29,031 [Cole] And now Chelsea Green mouthing off trying to distract Michin. 562 00:37:29,066 --> 00:37:31,168 Michin now heading up toward the top rope. 563 00:37:31,817 --> 00:37:34,538 Piper Niven tries to make it back to her feet and does. 564 00:37:34,571 --> 00:37:37,024 Michin has to roll through, lands on her feet. 565 00:37:37,057 --> 00:37:39,226 Piper now got caught. 566 00:37:39,259 --> 00:37:42,429 Michin went for Eat Defeat again. Piper Niven now. 567 00:37:42,462 --> 00:37:44,064 -[Graves] Good night! -[Cole] Oh! 568 00:37:44,096 --> 00:37:47,768 Piper driver for the win on Michin. 569 00:37:47,801 --> 00:37:49,368 And a kick out at two. 570 00:37:50,821 --> 00:37:54,591 [Graves] Disappointment on the face of Piper after this tremendous exchange 571 00:37:54,625 --> 00:37:56,793 ending in a Michinoku driver. 572 00:37:57,661 --> 00:38:02,015 Niven nearly secured the victory, but Michin will not quit. 573 00:38:02,783 --> 00:38:04,884 [Cole] Chelsea Green could not believe 574 00:38:04,918 --> 00:38:07,136 that Piper could not put Michin away there. 575 00:38:08,654 --> 00:38:11,357 This is it. Stay on her, Piper. This is it. 576 00:38:11,391 --> 00:38:15,112 [Cole] If Piper picks up the win, maybe she challenges Chelsea for the title. 577 00:38:15,761 --> 00:38:17,998 [Graves] Look at you driving wedges, Cole. 578 00:38:18,031 --> 00:38:19,783 [Cole] And here's Piper now, second row. 579 00:38:19,816 --> 00:38:21,384 Oh! Michin caught her. 580 00:38:21,902 --> 00:38:24,988 [Graves] Michin got the feet up, caught Niven right under her chin. 581 00:38:25,022 --> 00:38:27,924 [Cole] And now Michin, third time's the charm. 582 00:38:27,958 --> 00:38:31,845 Eat Defeat by Michin. Cover. Hooks the leg on Niven. 583 00:38:31,879 --> 00:38:33,881 -[crowd] Three! -[Cole] Win for Michin. 584 00:38:33,913 --> 00:38:36,549 ["I Am" playing] 585 00:38:36,583 --> 00:38:40,504 [Garcia] Here is your winner. Michin! 586 00:38:40,537 --> 00:38:43,790 [Cole] Could Chelsea Green be next? I got an idea. 587 00:38:43,824 --> 00:38:47,144 Maybe they can battle for the title in a dumpster match. 588 00:38:48,795 --> 00:38:52,031 [Graves] I hope you get sent out of the country. Permanently. 589 00:38:53,851 --> 00:38:57,871 [Cole] Michin with a big win here tonight on SmackDown. 590 00:39:01,942 --> 00:39:07,731 The wise man is here. Paul Heyman. It looks like he may be coming out. 591 00:39:08,397 --> 00:39:11,484 Send that man through the metal detector! Who knows what he's carrying. 592 00:39:16,089 --> 00:39:17,875 [Naomi] My glow isn't just a look. 593 00:39:19,509 --> 00:39:22,696 It's a reminder that in all of us there's a light. 594 00:39:23,881 --> 00:39:27,433 We're beautiful and powerful. Can change the world. 595 00:39:29,069 --> 00:39:31,104 Just by being in it. 596 00:39:31,138 --> 00:39:34,391 ♪ I never been better ♪ 597 00:39:34,424 --> 00:39:35,442 [Cole] She's back! 598 00:39:35,475 --> 00:39:36,542 ♪ Never been better ♪ 599 00:39:36,577 --> 00:39:38,345 [Naomi] I want to be a living reminder. 600 00:39:38,377 --> 00:39:43,616 That we don't have to experience life the way we've been told. 601 00:39:43,650 --> 00:39:45,919 ♪ Never been better Better than ever ♪ 602 00:39:45,953 --> 00:39:49,556 That we will not be pushed around by the fear in our minds. 603 00:39:49,589 --> 00:39:51,091 ♪ Never been better ♪ 604 00:39:51,124 --> 00:39:53,961 But led by the dreams in our hearts. 605 00:39:54,828 --> 00:39:57,464 [Cole] Absolutely incredible. 606 00:39:58,714 --> 00:40:04,203 I do the impossible. I changed the environment around me. 607 00:40:08,174 --> 00:40:12,379 I am the glow. I am… 608 00:40:12,412 --> 00:40:13,513 Naomi. 609 00:40:15,482 --> 00:40:17,834 [Cole] We're supposed to be unbiased out here, but I can tell you, 610 00:40:17,868 --> 00:40:20,203 I am pulling for Naomi tonight. 611 00:40:20,237 --> 00:40:24,074 She's the number one contender for the WWE Women's Championship. 612 00:40:24,107 --> 00:40:29,696 Naomi versus the irresistible force Nia Jax live later on tonight. 613 00:40:29,730 --> 00:40:34,051 Also still to come tonight ahead of Tribal Combat at Monday Night Raw. 614 00:40:34,084 --> 00:40:37,754 Sami Zayn joins forces with the Usos 615 00:40:37,788 --> 00:40:42,609 to battle Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga and Jacob Fatu 616 00:40:42,643 --> 00:40:46,913 in a colossal, six-man tag team match tonight. 617 00:40:50,284 --> 00:40:52,836 Ladies and gentlemen. 618 00:40:57,324 --> 00:41:01,828 -My name is Paul Heyman. -[crowd] Paul Heyman! 619 00:41:01,862 --> 00:41:05,315 Tonight way before Monday, 620 00:41:05,348 --> 00:41:08,719 I wanted to come out here on the record 621 00:41:08,752 --> 00:41:11,939 to set the record straight. 622 00:41:15,459 --> 00:41:18,261 See, on Monday, we're gonna find out one thing, 623 00:41:19,029 --> 00:41:22,382 who is the real Tribal Chief? 624 00:41:22,900 --> 00:41:25,018 [crowd clamoring] 625 00:41:31,308 --> 00:41:35,028 And let's all be transparent about this. 626 00:41:35,062 --> 00:41:40,834 Roman Reigns and I trained Solo to become 627 00:41:40,868 --> 00:41:43,636 the next in line to be the Tribal Chief. 628 00:41:43,670 --> 00:41:50,444 Roman Reigns and I taught Solo how to become the Tribal Chief. 629 00:41:50,477 --> 00:41:57,167 Roman Reigns and I prepped, prepared Solo for the moment in time-- 630 00:41:58,051 --> 00:42:00,270 in the future-- 631 00:42:00,304 --> 00:42:07,176 the future when Roman Reigns was ready to step down as the head of the table, 632 00:42:07,211 --> 00:42:08,511 the head of the family, 633 00:42:08,545 --> 00:42:11,832 the head of all of WWE. 634 00:42:14,917 --> 00:42:20,073 And then, then Solo would reign as the Tribal Chief. 635 00:42:20,107 --> 00:42:22,176 And then at WrestleMania, what happened? 636 00:42:22,859 --> 00:42:28,415 After ten years of lusting for revenge against Seth Rollins, 637 00:42:28,448 --> 00:42:32,402 Roman Reigns could not turn down that lust 638 00:42:32,435 --> 00:42:35,321 and finally got revenge on Seth Rollins. 639 00:42:35,839 --> 00:42:41,578 And Cody Rhodes, to his massive credit, took advantage of that blind spot 640 00:42:42,246 --> 00:42:49,002 and got a one, two, three on Roman Reigns. 641 00:42:51,721 --> 00:42:58,011 And that is where Solo Sikoa seized the moment. 642 00:42:58,045 --> 00:43:01,932 That's where Solo Sikoa stole 643 00:43:01,964 --> 00:43:05,836 the Ula Fala from Roman Reigns's bag. 644 00:43:05,868 --> 00:43:07,371 [crowd booing] 645 00:43:09,489 --> 00:43:14,178 That twisted son of a bitch did not earn that Ula Fala. 646 00:43:14,211 --> 00:43:17,330 He stole it from Roman Reigns. 647 00:43:19,549 --> 00:43:24,654 He got rid of Jimmy Uso. He got rid of the Wiseman. 648 00:43:25,705 --> 00:43:27,374 He got rid of all of us. Why? 649 00:43:27,406 --> 00:43:34,231 Because he knew no sane man was ever going to acknowledge Solo Sikoa. 650 00:43:36,466 --> 00:43:38,285 So what did he do? 651 00:43:38,317 --> 00:43:44,290 He went out and he got himself this band of-of… [stammers] 652 00:43:44,324 --> 00:43:49,897 Of these filthy animals that don't even belong in professional wrestling. 653 00:43:49,930 --> 00:43:53,817 He got Tama Tonga not welcome in the United States. 654 00:43:53,850 --> 00:43:57,538 He got Tonga Loa not welcome in the United States. 655 00:43:57,571 --> 00:44:00,790 He got Jacob Fatu, who's not even welcome… 656 00:44:02,759 --> 00:44:07,663 Who's not even welcome outside the United States prison system for crying out loud. 657 00:44:10,917 --> 00:44:15,172 He got these men because none of us were 658 00:44:15,205 --> 00:44:20,577 ever going to acknowledge Solo Sikoa. 659 00:44:21,895 --> 00:44:25,616 On Monday, live on Netflix, 660 00:44:26,732 --> 00:44:28,051 tribal combat. 661 00:44:28,902 --> 00:44:30,037 No rules. 662 00:44:30,069 --> 00:44:33,307 Except there must be a winner 663 00:44:33,339 --> 00:44:36,475 and there must be a loser. 664 00:44:40,531 --> 00:44:43,917 The winner of the match this Monday, 665 00:44:44,417 --> 00:44:46,920 and I absolutely promise you 666 00:44:47,654 --> 00:44:50,874 your Tribal Chief, 667 00:44:50,908 --> 00:44:55,045 the only Tribal Chief, 668 00:44:59,149 --> 00:45:03,403 Roman Reigns. 669 00:45:09,576 --> 00:45:11,078 ["Taking It All" playing] 670 00:45:21,038 --> 00:45:22,471 ♪ We taking it all ♪ 671 00:45:22,506 --> 00:45:27,728 [Graves] Paul Heyman knows all too well the damage that this man can do. 672 00:45:27,761 --> 00:45:30,747 ♪ Dropping you down to the floor We're taking it all ♪ 673 00:45:30,781 --> 00:45:34,017 Now would be a great time to make your exit, Mr. Heyman. 674 00:45:36,153 --> 00:45:39,506 The Wiseman knows full well the destruction 675 00:45:41,008 --> 00:45:43,109 that this man is capable of. 676 00:45:43,660 --> 00:45:45,212 ♪ Alpha, omega, the end ♪ 677 00:45:45,245 --> 00:45:47,631 ♪ Let it begin Giving you a scope through my lens ♪ 678 00:45:47,663 --> 00:45:49,232 ♪ I do not follow no trends ♪ 679 00:45:49,266 --> 00:45:50,150 ♪ You see the light ♪ 680 00:45:50,183 --> 00:45:51,417 ♪ You could believe all the hype ♪ 681 00:45:51,500 --> 00:45:52,886 ♪ Relentless from day to the night ♪ 682 00:45:52,920 --> 00:45:54,136 ♪ You paying the price ♪ 683 00:45:54,171 --> 00:45:56,390 ♪ Tell 'em my time is now I’m active ♪ 684 00:45:56,423 --> 00:45:58,392 [Cole] Well, especially after the harsh words 685 00:45:59,026 --> 00:46:01,028 that Heyman just fired at Sikoa, 686 00:46:02,563 --> 00:46:04,798 saying that he stole the Ula Fala 687 00:46:04,830 --> 00:46:07,984 which he now wears around his neck. 688 00:46:08,018 --> 00:46:09,586 That he brought in his band of-- 689 00:46:09,620 --> 00:46:12,538 now this is a Heyman quote-- "animals" 690 00:46:13,457 --> 00:46:15,642 to acknowledge him because nobody else would. 691 00:46:15,676 --> 00:46:17,928 ♪ Better than ever before We're taking it all ♪ 692 00:46:19,263 --> 00:46:21,415 [Graves] Paul Heyman knows as well as anybody 693 00:46:21,448 --> 00:46:23,984 just how well those animals take direction 694 00:46:24,017 --> 00:46:26,770 from their tribal chief Solo Sikoa. 695 00:46:27,453 --> 00:46:28,971 ♪ You should not step in my lane ♪ 696 00:46:29,006 --> 00:46:30,140 ♪ We not the same ♪ 697 00:46:30,174 --> 00:46:31,525 ♪ I am elite know the name ♪ 698 00:46:31,558 --> 00:46:33,076 ♪ The legacy runs thru my veins ♪ 699 00:46:33,109 --> 00:46:34,111 ♪ I am a king ♪ 700 00:46:34,144 --> 00:46:35,495 [song ends] 701 00:46:46,740 --> 00:46:49,243 [crowd chanting] Si-Si-Sikoa! 702 00:47:00,654 --> 00:47:01,855 I, uh… 703 00:47:06,009 --> 00:47:08,545 I want you to know I'm about 10 seconds away 704 00:47:08,578 --> 00:47:10,297 from pissing in my pants. 705 00:47:14,283 --> 00:47:15,719 Why? 706 00:47:15,752 --> 00:47:19,038 Because the last time we did this, 707 00:47:19,071 --> 00:47:21,708 and I told you that you're not my Tribal Chief. 708 00:47:22,625 --> 00:47:25,828 You had me put through a table 709 00:47:25,863 --> 00:47:27,413 in front of my children 710 00:47:27,446 --> 00:47:30,600 and the whole world to see at Madison Square Garden, 711 00:47:30,634 --> 00:47:34,004 and if I even blink at you wrong right now, 712 00:47:34,037 --> 00:47:37,124 I know Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga are coming out here 713 00:47:37,156 --> 00:47:39,058 and the same damn thing 714 00:47:39,091 --> 00:47:42,029 is gonna happen to me tonight in Phoenix, Arizona. 715 00:47:51,288 --> 00:47:53,440 [crowd chanting] 716 00:48:05,736 --> 00:48:06,770 [grunts] 717 00:48:08,872 --> 00:48:10,073 Come on! 718 00:48:23,670 --> 00:48:24,638 [Graves] He had no choice. 719 00:48:26,173 --> 00:48:27,223 [Cole] Smart decision. 720 00:48:28,325 --> 00:48:31,328 [crowd chanting] Solo sucks! Solo sucks! 721 00:48:31,361 --> 00:48:34,047 Solo sucks! Solo sucks! 722 00:48:44,558 --> 00:48:46,960 Phoenix, Arizona. 723 00:48:46,993 --> 00:48:48,996 [crowd booing] 724 00:48:55,319 --> 00:48:56,553 Acknowledge me. 725 00:48:57,054 --> 00:48:59,173 [crowd booing] 726 00:49:12,920 --> 00:49:16,823 Wiseman, I think it's finally time for you to acknowledge the truth. 727 00:49:21,595 --> 00:49:23,513 You owe CM Punk a favor, right? 728 00:49:25,098 --> 00:49:27,216 I do. I owe CM Punk a favor. 729 00:49:28,835 --> 00:49:29,803 How about this? 730 00:49:31,270 --> 00:49:33,656 Let me owe you a favor. 731 00:49:35,826 --> 00:49:36,827 -What? -Okay? 732 00:49:36,859 --> 00:49:41,999 You see, this Monday I need somebody to hold the Ula Fala 733 00:49:42,031 --> 00:49:44,234 during the tribal combat match. 734 00:49:47,104 --> 00:49:49,406 I need somebody that is trustworthy. 735 00:49:50,223 --> 00:49:51,225 [crowd] What? 736 00:49:51,859 --> 00:49:55,062 I need somebody that loves my family. 737 00:49:55,444 --> 00:49:56,663 [crowd] What? 738 00:49:57,196 --> 00:50:00,466 Somebody that will never disrespect my family. 739 00:50:00,500 --> 00:50:01,500 [crowd] What? 740 00:50:02,336 --> 00:50:06,807 And somebody that will never disrespect the Ula Fala. 741 00:50:06,839 --> 00:50:07,908 [crowd] What? 742 00:50:11,728 --> 00:50:15,332 So this Monday, if Roman beats me… 743 00:50:17,551 --> 00:50:18,484 You want me… 744 00:50:18,519 --> 00:50:20,721 -You want me to hold the Ula Fala? -Hold on. Hold on. 745 00:50:22,955 --> 00:50:26,759 If Roman beats me in the tribal combat match, 746 00:50:28,511 --> 00:50:31,882 you will put the Ula Fala around his neck, 747 00:50:34,201 --> 00:50:38,020 and I will acknowledge him as the Tribal Chief. 748 00:50:42,225 --> 00:50:43,227 Okay. 749 00:50:44,627 --> 00:50:45,629 Yeah. 750 00:50:47,663 --> 00:50:49,665 [crowd chanting] 751 00:50:57,808 --> 00:50:59,292 But when I beat Roman… 752 00:51:03,596 --> 00:51:04,565 And I will. 753 00:51:06,549 --> 00:51:07,551 You know it. 754 00:51:08,502 --> 00:51:09,502 I know it. 755 00:51:10,203 --> 00:51:12,239 And everyone else here knows it too. 756 00:51:12,739 --> 00:51:14,741 [crowd booing] 757 00:51:16,560 --> 00:51:20,446 So when I beat Roman in the tribal combat match, 758 00:51:20,480 --> 00:51:24,283 you will put this Ula Fala around my neck, 759 00:51:25,919 --> 00:51:29,406 and everyone will know that I own this. 760 00:51:35,696 --> 00:51:37,598 And that I own you. 761 00:51:43,636 --> 00:51:46,473 You will be my Wiseman forever. 762 00:51:49,176 --> 00:51:52,328 And then Roman will have no choice, 763 00:51:53,497 --> 00:51:57,149 but to finally… 764 00:51:57,183 --> 00:51:58,185 acknowledge me. 765 00:51:58,218 --> 00:52:00,220 [crowd booing] 766 00:52:06,743 --> 00:52:08,745 [crowd chanting] 767 00:52:25,194 --> 00:52:26,296 ["Taking It All" playing] 768 00:52:26,330 --> 00:52:27,364 [Graves] Legacy. 769 00:52:28,281 --> 00:52:29,283 Power. 770 00:52:30,200 --> 00:52:31,167 Control. 771 00:52:32,301 --> 00:52:37,574 All on the line Monday as Raw debuts on Netflix. 772 00:52:37,607 --> 00:52:41,928 Solo Sikoa, Roman Reigns, battling to be head of the table. 773 00:52:41,962 --> 00:52:43,647 Battling to be Tribal Chief. 774 00:52:44,198 --> 00:52:47,951 Battling for the Ula Fala in tribal combat. 775 00:52:47,984 --> 00:52:51,839 Oh, when is the last time you saw the Wiseman speechless? 776 00:53:00,080 --> 00:53:03,183 Being betrayed by someone you consider a friend sucks. 777 00:53:03,216 --> 00:53:04,484 You know what makes it even worse? 778 00:53:05,035 --> 00:53:07,087 When it's someone you've known for years. 779 00:53:07,120 --> 00:53:10,057 When it's someone who has been up and down the same roads as you, 780 00:53:10,089 --> 00:53:14,094 experienced all the same things just to make it to the WWE. 781 00:53:14,127 --> 00:53:17,614 Everything, everything we've been through, Johnny Gargano, thrown away. 782 00:53:17,647 --> 00:53:18,649 For what? 783 00:53:18,682 --> 00:53:21,500 For the WWE tag team championships. 784 00:53:21,535 --> 00:53:22,553 Johnny Gargano, 785 00:53:23,103 --> 00:53:28,158 I taught you everything you know about how to fight to the top of this business. 786 00:53:28,192 --> 00:53:29,843 and you taught us something too. 787 00:53:29,877 --> 00:53:32,045 We show up here and we realize 788 00:53:32,078 --> 00:53:36,216 everywhere we go there's gonna be wolves in sheep's clothing. 789 00:53:36,250 --> 00:53:38,886 You and Tomaso, you ain't no sheep. 790 00:53:39,586 --> 00:53:42,589 You may have forgotten who the hell the Motor City Machine Guns are, 791 00:53:42,623 --> 00:53:45,042 the most revolutionary tag team of all time, 792 00:53:45,075 --> 00:53:47,560 the best tag team in the WWE. 793 00:53:47,594 --> 00:53:51,315 And it took us three matches to win those titles. 794 00:53:51,348 --> 00:53:54,201 Well, it's gonna take us one to get them back. 795 00:53:58,105 --> 00:54:00,073 ["It's Our Moment (Metal Mix)" playing] 796 00:54:00,107 --> 00:54:03,993 Ciampa and Gargano are gonna have to weather the emotion 797 00:54:05,828 --> 00:54:09,299 Of the Motor City Machine Guns as they defend their gold tonight. 798 00:54:10,951 --> 00:54:11,984 [bell dings] 799 00:54:12,019 --> 00:54:15,606 [Garcia] The following tag team contest is scheduled for one fall, 800 00:54:15,638 --> 00:54:22,145 and it is for the WWE Tag Team Championship! 801 00:54:23,013 --> 00:54:27,100 Introducing first, at a combined weight of 407 pounds, 802 00:54:27,584 --> 00:54:32,723 they are the team of the WWE tag team champions, 803 00:54:33,140 --> 00:54:37,094 Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano, 804 00:54:37,127 --> 00:54:40,430 DIY! 805 00:54:40,464 --> 00:54:43,901 [Graves] I've been telling the WWE universe for years 806 00:54:43,933 --> 00:54:46,502 what a detestable human Johnny Gargano is, 807 00:54:46,537 --> 00:54:48,522 and now everyone gets to see it for themselves. 808 00:54:48,555 --> 00:54:52,091 I hope these guys are ready for the fight, the Machine Guns bring. 809 00:54:54,778 --> 00:54:56,629 [Cole] We're back live on Friday Night Smackdown. 810 00:54:56,663 --> 00:54:57,848 There are the tag team champions. 811 00:54:57,881 --> 00:55:01,734 The highly accomplished DIY, Gargano, on the left, 812 00:55:01,768 --> 00:55:04,404 Ciampa on the right, defending their titles tonight. 813 00:55:04,437 --> 00:55:07,491 Bit shady, the way they won the gold this last time around. 814 00:55:07,524 --> 00:55:10,676 [Graves] Oh, that's Johnny Gargano's MO. He's one of the shadiest people 815 00:55:10,711 --> 00:55:12,062 -in the game. -[helicopter whirring] 816 00:55:12,095 --> 00:55:13,931 I'll tell you all about it once the bell rings. 817 00:55:13,964 --> 00:55:15,966 -Helicopter. -[machine gun blasts] 818 00:55:19,569 --> 00:55:21,071 ["Raise Your Fist" playing] 819 00:55:23,257 --> 00:55:24,258 ♪ Raise your fist ♪ 820 00:55:25,926 --> 00:55:27,094 ♪ Raise your fist ♪ 821 00:55:36,720 --> 00:55:38,522 ♪ Ooh, let's go ♪ 822 00:55:41,658 --> 00:55:43,609 [Garcia] And the challengers! 823 00:55:43,644 --> 00:55:46,712 At a combined weight of 412 pounds, 824 00:55:46,747 --> 00:55:51,634 the team of Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley, 825 00:55:51,667 --> 00:55:56,106 Motor City Machine Guns! 826 00:55:56,138 --> 00:55:59,910 [Graves] We have seen since their arrival in WWE 827 00:55:59,942 --> 00:56:03,413 what the Machine Guns are capable of from bell to bell. 828 00:56:03,446 --> 00:56:06,250 We are about to see them fight with their hearts, 829 00:56:06,283 --> 00:56:09,185 which does not bode well for the champions, DIY. 830 00:56:09,219 --> 00:56:10,254 I promise you that. 831 00:56:30,190 --> 00:56:33,310 DIY's first title defense of this championship reign, 832 00:56:33,343 --> 00:56:35,045 and this is the type of guys we're dealing with. 833 00:56:35,078 --> 00:56:37,830 Gargano, of course, stabbing his friend Shelley in the back. 834 00:56:37,865 --> 00:56:39,348 Low blow. Win the tag team titles. 835 00:56:39,383 --> 00:56:41,969 Then they go ahead and they attack the Street Profits in the back 836 00:56:42,002 --> 00:56:44,037 because they don't wanna face them for the tag team titles. 837 00:56:44,071 --> 00:56:45,806 [Cole] Look, make no mistake about it, 838 00:56:45,839 --> 00:56:48,258 this is Johnny Gargano calling the shots, okay? 839 00:56:48,292 --> 00:56:51,545 This is what Gargano has always done. He's a manipulator. 840 00:56:51,578 --> 00:56:55,582 Johnny finds a star to hitch his wagon to and goes along for the ride. 841 00:56:55,616 --> 00:56:57,768 He knows that Tommaso Ciampa's a madman. 842 00:56:57,801 --> 00:56:58,852 The guy's like a tiger shark. 843 00:56:58,886 --> 00:57:00,988 Gargano, more of a barnacle. 844 00:57:01,388 --> 00:57:02,839 [Gavel] And here we go now, and this is a… 845 00:57:02,873 --> 00:57:04,473 Sabin starting things off with Ciampa. 846 00:57:04,508 --> 00:57:06,375 Nice deep arm drag into the corner. 847 00:57:06,410 --> 00:57:09,162 and another one by Sabin. 848 00:57:10,196 --> 00:57:13,466 We talk at length about how technically proficient 849 00:57:13,500 --> 00:57:16,553 both Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley can be. 850 00:57:16,587 --> 00:57:19,173 But now they are arguably more motivated tonight 851 00:57:19,205 --> 00:57:21,441 than they have been since joining WWE. 852 00:57:21,475 --> 00:57:23,393 [Cole] And Ciampa, now you mentioned it, 853 00:57:23,426 --> 00:57:27,763 is this uncontrollable jealousy, short fuse, volatile, tag mate. 854 00:57:27,798 --> 00:57:28,815 Double team now. 855 00:57:29,366 --> 00:57:30,750 Gargano… 856 00:57:30,783 --> 00:57:32,252 Ooh suffers a back elbow. 857 00:57:32,286 --> 00:57:35,455 Shelley with a kick right to the face driving Gargano outside the ring. 858 00:57:37,441 --> 00:57:41,161 Alex Shelley very upset over the fact that Gargano turned his back on him. 859 00:57:41,194 --> 00:57:45,482 Their relationship goes back nearly 20 years to Cleveland All Pro 860 00:57:45,515 --> 00:57:46,600 in the independent scene. 861 00:57:46,633 --> 00:57:49,603 [Gavel] And I actually fault Alex Shelley for not seeing it coming. 862 00:57:49,636 --> 00:57:52,923 I knew Johnny Gargano back in those days, and this is what I'm talking about. 863 00:57:52,955 --> 00:57:55,642 This is what Gargano does. Ask-Ask M-Dogg 20. 864 00:57:55,676 --> 00:57:56,844 As Prohibition. 865 00:57:56,877 --> 00:57:58,294 Ask any of those guys from Cleveland. 866 00:57:58,328 --> 00:57:59,613 As the Duke, for God's sake. 867 00:57:59,645 --> 00:58:03,433 Any of the Cleveland guys, that never quite made it to WWE 868 00:58:03,466 --> 00:58:05,134 because of people like Johnny Gargano. 869 00:58:05,167 --> 00:58:07,236 [Cole] And the bottom line is Gargano uses people. 870 00:58:07,270 --> 00:58:09,740 [Graves] Exactly. That's exactly what he's doing to Tommaso Ciampa. 871 00:58:09,772 --> 00:58:12,326 Whether Ciampa recognizes it or not is irrelevant 872 00:58:12,359 --> 00:58:13,594 because Ciampa's a champion right now. 873 00:58:13,627 --> 00:58:15,779 [Cole] He did it with a number of superstars at NXT. 874 00:58:15,812 --> 00:58:18,115 He's done it, uh, obviously, here on the main roster. 875 00:58:18,147 --> 00:58:20,067 Tag made. Gargano's legal. 876 00:58:20,100 --> 00:58:21,618 Sabin sends Ciampa over the top rope. 877 00:58:21,652 --> 00:58:24,421 And now Johnny Gargano sent outside as well. 878 00:58:26,038 --> 00:58:28,357 Gargano and Ciampa down on the outside. 879 00:58:29,676 --> 00:58:31,979 Here comes Chris Sabin. 880 00:58:32,011 --> 00:58:34,163 22 years as a tag team! 881 00:58:34,198 --> 00:58:37,317 Suicide dive takes out the champs. 882 00:58:37,350 --> 00:58:40,020 The Motor City Machine Guns are rolling. 883 00:58:44,640 --> 00:58:46,960 [Cole] And we are back live on Friday Night Smackdown 884 00:58:46,993 --> 00:58:50,013 Action continued through the commercial break in this tag team title match. 885 00:58:50,047 --> 00:58:52,232 Ciampa and Gargano, DIY, 886 00:58:52,265 --> 00:58:54,000 defending against the Motor City Machine Guns. 887 00:58:54,033 --> 00:58:57,654 Ciampa sends Sabin into the corner who drops Johnny Gargano. 888 00:58:58,739 --> 00:59:01,107 Elbow right on the ear of Ciampa. 889 00:59:01,140 --> 00:59:04,144 As is usually the case to this point, it's been Tomaso Ciampa 890 00:59:04,178 --> 00:59:06,747 doing most of the heavy lifting for DIY. 891 00:59:06,779 --> 00:59:09,299 [Cole] You said that is usually the MO for this group. 892 00:59:09,649 --> 00:59:12,618 [Graves] Right. Tommaso Ciampa, a dangerous individual. 893 00:59:12,752 --> 00:59:15,221 Gargano's a glory hog. 894 00:59:15,254 --> 00:59:19,292 [Cole] And Sabin with an opportunity now to make a tag of Shelley. 895 00:59:20,143 --> 00:59:25,132 Alex Shelley is at 11 right now ready to start throwing hands. 896 00:59:26,549 --> 00:59:28,218 Ciampa could use a tag as well. 897 00:59:29,353 --> 00:59:31,370 Ciampa trying to get there. 898 00:59:31,404 --> 00:59:33,807 And he does. Gargano's legal. So is Shelley. 899 00:59:33,841 --> 00:59:35,591 And here we go. Shelley with an opportunity now. 900 00:59:35,625 --> 00:59:38,529 These two met one-on-one, a couple of weeks back. 901 00:59:38,562 --> 00:59:42,616 Gargano cheating for the victory, pulling a handful of tights in that matchup. 902 00:59:42,649 --> 00:59:44,817 [Graves] Shelley has been chomping at the bit 903 00:59:44,852 --> 00:59:47,303 to get his hands on the parasite once again. 904 00:59:47,337 --> 00:59:48,821 Locks the jaw of Ciampa on the outside. 905 00:59:48,856 --> 00:59:49,857 Neckbreaker 906 00:59:50,640 --> 00:59:52,259 Shelley into the cover now. 907 00:59:52,292 --> 00:59:54,627 Hook of the leg on Johnny Wrestling, 908 00:59:54,661 --> 00:59:57,314 or as some people have been calling him, Johnny Cheater. 909 00:59:57,346 --> 01:00:00,250 [Cole] You know who gave Johnny Gargano the name Johnny Wrestling, right? 910 01:00:00,283 --> 01:00:02,102 -Johnny Gargano. -[Graves] Oh, of course he did. 911 01:00:02,752 --> 01:00:04,805 You know what kind of person gives himself a nickname, right? 912 01:00:04,837 --> 01:00:06,823 [Cole] Bang! Beautiful job. 913 01:00:09,776 --> 01:00:12,546 Ooh, [stammers] Ciampa now holding Shelley. 914 01:00:12,578 --> 01:00:13,846 Here comes Gargano. 915 01:00:14,481 --> 01:00:15,982 Really have to fight out of it. 916 01:00:16,517 --> 01:00:18,551 Gargano now sent outside the ring. 917 01:00:20,270 --> 01:00:23,257 [Gavel] Tag made. Sabin legal for the Motor City Machine Guns. 918 01:00:23,290 --> 01:00:24,625 [Cole] And here come the Machine Guns. 919 01:00:24,658 --> 01:00:28,979 And Gargano and Ciampa sent back toward the announce table. 920 01:00:29,596 --> 01:00:31,915 Double team. Down go the champs. 921 01:00:31,948 --> 01:00:34,051 [Gavel] Suicide dives in stereo, 922 01:00:34,084 --> 01:00:36,319 but look at Alex Shelley favoring the left knee. 923 01:00:36,819 --> 01:00:39,705 [Cole] Yeah, Shelley could be hurt as he came down hard on the knee. 924 01:00:40,741 --> 01:00:43,192 Will that become a factor in this match? 925 01:00:43,794 --> 01:00:48,765 [Gavel] Take another look at Sabin and Shelley in incredible sync, 926 01:00:48,799 --> 01:00:52,286 dueling suicide dives to the outside and the champions are on the ropes. 927 01:00:53,053 --> 01:00:57,057 Have suffered only one defeat since coming to WWE last year. 928 01:00:57,089 --> 01:00:59,125 That would be the tag team title loss. 929 01:00:59,158 --> 01:01:01,745 [Cole] I don't… I don't mean to cut you off, but I don't like this. 930 01:01:01,778 --> 01:01:02,596 Shelley might be hurt. 931 01:01:02,629 --> 01:01:06,450 You could see him favoring his knee even after Sabin made the tag. 932 01:01:07,401 --> 01:01:10,604 And Gargano now fighting back against the Motor City Machine Gun. 933 01:01:10,636 --> 01:01:13,006 It's one thing to get a stinger that you can fight through 934 01:01:13,040 --> 01:01:15,008 -once the adrenaline hits. -Oh, big knee. 935 01:01:16,276 --> 01:01:18,578 [Cole] They're firing on all cylinders right now. 936 01:01:18,611 --> 01:01:19,863 [Graves] Look at the Machine Guns go! 937 01:01:19,897 --> 01:01:22,566 Double kick to win the title, stacking them up, 938 01:01:22,598 --> 01:01:24,067 Ciampa gonna break things up. 939 01:01:24,868 --> 01:01:28,120 [Cole] And once again, Tommaso Ciampa saving the day 940 01:01:28,154 --> 01:01:30,140 and the championship for DIY 941 01:01:31,741 --> 01:01:33,810 [Graves] Slugfest now, middle of the ring. 942 01:01:42,286 --> 01:01:46,205 This proposition for Sabin standing and trading with an arguably bigger 943 01:01:46,240 --> 01:01:48,642 and stronger Tomaso Ciampa. 944 01:01:48,674 --> 01:01:51,562 I believe Jason Ayers trying to get the other two competitors out of the ring. 945 01:01:52,245 --> 01:01:55,365 Ciampa now. Oh, big shot by Sabin. 946 01:01:56,482 --> 01:01:59,002 Lightning quickness from both Machine Guns. 947 01:01:59,036 --> 01:02:00,754 Gargano as well. 948 01:02:00,787 --> 01:02:01,839 The opportunist. 949 01:02:01,872 --> 01:02:03,290 Everybody down. 950 01:02:04,308 --> 01:02:08,779 This is for the WWE tag team titles 951 01:02:08,812 --> 01:02:11,582 live tonight on Friday Night Smackdown. 952 01:02:12,082 --> 01:02:15,569 Over 11,000 in attendance in Phoenix, Arizona. 953 01:02:15,602 --> 01:02:21,908 This is our first three hour smackdown as we kick off 2025 on the USA Network. 954 01:02:21,942 --> 01:02:25,745 The champs, DIY, and Ciampa comes in off the tag against the challengers, 955 01:02:25,779 --> 01:02:27,548 the Motor City Machine Guns. 956 01:02:32,402 --> 01:02:35,821 And he found himself in trouble once again and what does he do? 957 01:02:35,856 --> 01:02:37,857 Tag in Ciampa to clean up the mess. 958 01:02:37,890 --> 01:02:42,129 [Graves] Luckily, Tomaso Ciampa's been an absolute madman lately. 959 01:02:42,162 --> 01:02:45,415 And Shelley as well, beating up a motion tonight. 960 01:02:45,448 --> 01:02:47,067 Tag made, Sabin's legal. 961 01:02:47,100 --> 01:02:50,821 Double team coming from the Machine Guns, right to the knee. 962 01:02:52,256 --> 01:02:53,473 Bang, this could be it. 963 01:02:55,591 --> 01:03:01,498 Your favorite tag team's favorite tag team reminding the WW universe why. 964 01:03:03,767 --> 01:03:05,969 [Cole] Double team again by the Machine Guns. 965 01:03:06,002 --> 01:03:07,421 Tag made, Shelley's legal. 966 01:03:08,437 --> 01:03:10,457 [Graves] These guys have tag team chemistry-- 967 01:03:10,490 --> 01:03:12,993 [Cole] Looking for… Looking for Scarlett bones. 968 01:03:13,026 --> 01:03:15,696 Meanwhile, Pretty Deadly rushes to the ring. 969 01:03:16,413 --> 01:03:18,765 And it allows Ciampa to take over. 970 01:03:19,850 --> 01:03:23,270 [Graves] Sabin was sent into Shelley who was perched on the top. 971 01:03:23,303 --> 01:03:25,556 [Cole] And remember what DIY told Pretty Deadly, 972 01:03:25,589 --> 01:03:28,207 "It's important we leave here tonight as the tag champ, 973 01:03:28,241 --> 01:03:30,877 especially, if you want a future tag opportunity". 974 01:03:30,910 --> 01:03:31,812 Double team! 975 01:03:33,446 --> 01:03:35,165 To retain… 976 01:03:35,198 --> 01:03:38,352 and a kick out by Shelley, somehow. 977 01:03:39,051 --> 01:03:42,471 [Graves] Good, good, and you can see Gargano's beside himself 978 01:03:42,506 --> 01:03:44,625 because Johnny Wrestling's plot didn't work. 979 01:03:44,658 --> 01:03:46,993 -[Cole] And here comes who? -[Graves] Angel and Berto. 980 01:03:47,027 --> 01:03:48,477 [Cole, Graves] Loz Garzas. 981 01:03:49,312 --> 01:03:52,698 [Cole] Who again, Pretty Deadly figure them in the attack of 982 01:03:52,732 --> 01:03:53,783 -the three-- -Oh! 983 01:03:53,817 --> 01:03:57,437 -[Graves] Oh, shoulders down. -[Cole] And a kick out by Gargano. 984 01:03:57,471 --> 01:03:59,223 And now look at this. This is the… 985 01:03:59,256 --> 01:04:01,457 [Graves] That's the Border City Stretch, Cole. 986 01:04:01,491 --> 01:04:05,379 [Cole] Which Gargano stole from Shelley and named "The Gargano Escape." 987 01:04:06,113 --> 01:04:09,316 [Graves] STF from Sabin. The goods are gonna do it. 988 01:04:09,348 --> 01:04:12,069 The gold's going back to the Motor City. 989 01:04:12,102 --> 01:04:14,488 -[Cole] And now the Pretty Deadly-- -[Graves] What the hell is this? 990 01:04:14,520 --> 01:04:16,306 -[bell ringing] -The officials gotta throw the match out. 991 01:04:16,339 --> 01:04:20,594 [Cole] Motor City Machine Guns seconds away from winning the tag team gold, 992 01:04:20,627 --> 01:04:23,931 and these goofs who are trying to set up some Broadway musical 993 01:04:23,964 --> 01:04:24,932 messed everything up. 994 01:04:24,964 --> 01:04:27,968 [Graves] This sucks. This absolutely sucks. 995 01:04:28,000 --> 01:04:31,488 I love Pretty Deadly, but now is not the time. 996 01:04:31,522 --> 01:04:32,839 Here is not the place. 997 01:04:33,573 --> 01:04:36,058 Well, it doesn't suck if you're these two men. 998 01:04:36,093 --> 01:04:37,344 DIY. 999 01:04:37,377 --> 01:04:40,080 They survive with the tag team titles tonight. 1000 01:04:40,113 --> 01:04:42,899 [Graves] Well, Ciampa did all the work as he often does, 1001 01:04:42,933 --> 01:04:47,370 and that twerp in front of you gets to reap the benefits. 1002 01:04:47,404 --> 01:04:50,624 Hit him, Cole. I dare you. I dare you, I got your back. 1003 01:04:52,209 --> 01:04:53,644 [Cole] Still tag team champions. 1004 01:04:57,346 --> 01:04:59,566 You know, I'm defending my title tonight. 1005 01:04:59,600 --> 01:05:01,968 Where is Tiffy? She's nowhere to be found. 1006 01:05:02,836 --> 01:05:05,506 She's probably upset about what you said last week, 1007 01:05:05,538 --> 01:05:09,660 and Tiffany, she's so sensitive and just… 1008 01:05:09,692 --> 01:05:11,428 But… 1009 01:05:11,461 --> 01:05:13,696 I'm here. 1010 01:05:13,730 --> 01:05:16,350 And anyway, Tiffany, she overcomplicates things. 1011 01:05:16,383 --> 01:05:18,185 Remember what happened with the tag titles? 1012 01:05:19,352 --> 01:05:20,354 I do. 1013 01:05:20,854 --> 01:05:24,258 You know, and after I beat Naomi again tonight, 1014 01:05:24,290 --> 01:05:25,875 maybe we'll get another shot at the titles. 1015 01:05:25,908 --> 01:05:26,743 Yeah. 1016 01:05:26,777 --> 01:05:31,531 I just need you to make sure Bianca stays out of my way. 1017 01:05:31,564 --> 01:05:32,582 Anything you need. 1018 01:05:36,736 --> 01:05:40,040 Well, ladies and gentlemen, still to come later on tonight, 1019 01:05:40,073 --> 01:05:43,259 Nia Jax, the WWE Women's Champion, 1020 01:05:43,292 --> 01:05:47,129 puts the gold on the line against the challenger Naomi, 1021 01:05:47,163 --> 01:05:49,066 who's been red hot as of late. 1022 01:05:49,098 --> 01:05:51,218 Women's title up for grabs later tonight. 1023 01:05:51,250 --> 01:05:53,537 [Graves] And we heard from Paul Heyman earlier tonight. 1024 01:05:53,569 --> 01:05:56,173 We know that tensions are running extremely high 1025 01:05:56,205 --> 01:05:59,960 ahead of tribal combat, but before we arrive there, 1026 01:05:59,993 --> 01:06:02,980 a massive six-man tag team match 1027 01:06:03,013 --> 01:06:08,468 as Sami Zayn joins forces with the Usos to battle Solo's new Bloodline. 1028 01:06:23,450 --> 01:06:26,720 Hey, last week, let's just talk about what happened, man. 1029 01:06:26,752 --> 01:06:28,154 You know I had you beat, bro. 1030 01:06:28,187 --> 01:06:31,290 If your boy Braun Strowman didn't get his nose involved in our business, 1031 01:06:31,325 --> 01:06:32,792 -it would have been nothing-- -Hang on a second. 1032 01:06:32,826 --> 01:06:35,578 The last thing I remember is you were about two seconds away 1033 01:06:35,611 --> 01:06:37,981 from catching a kick to the face and you ran away, pal. 1034 01:06:38,015 --> 01:06:39,716 No, no, no, hey man, I was getting the game plan. 1035 01:06:39,750 --> 01:06:41,350 That's what I was doing. 1036 01:06:41,384 --> 01:06:42,618 But look… 1037 01:06:42,653 --> 01:06:46,540 You and your boy Braun Strowman can get this work, 1038 01:06:46,573 --> 01:06:48,357 and we can spin the block anytime you want. 1039 01:06:51,194 --> 01:06:55,832 -We got a problem? -Nah, I got this, y'all. I got this. 1040 01:06:56,549 --> 01:06:58,417 It's light work, man. Ain't no problem. 1041 01:06:58,452 --> 01:06:59,453 This ain't no problem. 1042 01:07:00,236 --> 01:07:03,290 Nah, nah. I mean, do we got a problem? 1043 01:07:03,991 --> 01:07:05,808 No, no, fellas, no problem. 1044 01:07:05,843 --> 01:07:08,377 He was just telling me how, uh, next time we run it back 1045 01:07:08,412 --> 01:07:11,515 I'm gonna get this work, apparently, right? 1046 01:07:11,548 --> 01:07:12,832 That's what you were saying. 1047 01:07:13,332 --> 01:07:16,169 -Tell me more, tell me more. -[clicks tongue] 1048 01:07:16,203 --> 01:07:20,040 -No, Melo, where you going? Melo? -Don't be scared, man. 1049 01:07:20,073 --> 01:07:21,241 Melo. 1050 01:07:22,042 --> 01:07:22,875 S'up with it? 1051 01:07:22,910 --> 01:07:24,560 Hey, good timing, good timing, you know what I mean, 1052 01:07:24,595 --> 01:07:25,428 -you know what I mean? -I got yours. 1053 01:07:25,462 --> 01:07:27,481 Hey, fellas, we got a big one, okay? 1054 01:07:27,513 --> 01:07:30,100 Let me just get my gear, run this back in a few minutes, 1055 01:07:30,133 --> 01:07:31,317 get on the same page, yeah? 1056 01:07:31,350 --> 01:07:33,020 -Yeet! -Comb your hair, comb my hair. 1057 01:07:33,053 --> 01:07:34,321 -Do you. -Alright. Comb my hair? 1058 01:07:34,354 --> 01:07:35,471 Oh, yeah. 1059 01:07:35,506 --> 01:07:36,807 -Hey, yo-- -He need to cut that, too. 1060 01:07:36,839 --> 01:07:37,841 -Check this out. -What's up? 1061 01:07:38,442 --> 01:07:40,593 -Hey, Netflix premiere, it's gonna be on. -Come on. I'm on it. 1062 01:07:44,731 --> 01:07:46,700 I think you need to watch where you're going ooze. 1063 01:07:49,937 --> 01:07:51,455 I think you need to watch your back. 1064 01:07:55,875 --> 01:07:57,243 Man, why everybody always beefing? 1065 01:07:57,276 --> 01:08:00,147 I hate to be that guy, but at this point in the game, 1066 01:08:00,180 --> 01:08:03,133 Jey Uso and Jimmy need to be extremely careful, 1067 01:08:03,165 --> 01:08:06,102 and take every word Kevin Owens says as gospel. 1068 01:08:06,136 --> 01:08:09,740 The man might not all be there right now, but Kevin means every word he says. 1069 01:08:09,772 --> 01:08:12,625 Well, he's been sneak attacking everyone in WWE. 1070 01:08:12,658 --> 01:08:14,944 Let's show you what happened as we kicked off the show tonight. 1071 01:08:14,977 --> 01:08:18,264 Cody Rhodes to Drew McIntyre in a verbal confrontation. 1072 01:08:21,134 --> 01:08:23,403 You need to watch your back. 1073 01:08:23,437 --> 01:08:24,938 [Cole] And this is what I was talking about. 1074 01:08:24,971 --> 01:08:27,707 Kevin Owens as dangerous as ever, Corey. 1075 01:08:27,741 --> 01:08:30,327 [Graves] Owens from behind wasting no time. 1076 01:08:30,359 --> 01:08:32,828 Bringing the fight to the American nightmare, 1077 01:08:32,862 --> 01:08:36,983 attacking the already injured neck of Cody Rhodes, 1078 01:08:37,017 --> 01:08:39,219 but Cody would not be denied. 1079 01:08:39,252 --> 01:08:43,156 The Undisputed WWE Champion fighting with everything in his being 1080 01:08:43,189 --> 01:08:45,509 trying to fend off Kevin Owens. 1081 01:08:46,309 --> 01:08:48,278 And chaos would ensue. 1082 01:08:48,312 --> 01:08:51,465 [Cole] We have 4 weeks from tomorrow at the rumble, 1083 01:08:51,497 --> 01:08:57,103 these two battle for the undisputed WWE title in a ladder match. 1084 01:09:00,439 --> 01:09:02,742 Cody. Cody. 1085 01:09:06,446 --> 01:09:07,447 First things first. 1086 01:09:08,014 --> 01:09:10,099 -Are you okay? -I'm okay, yeah. 1087 01:09:10,133 --> 01:09:11,635 -Are you? -I'm okay. 1088 01:09:11,667 --> 01:09:12,501 'Cause here's the thing, 1089 01:09:12,536 --> 01:09:15,072 you're the one who talked me into this ladder match at the Rumble, 1090 01:09:15,104 --> 01:09:18,108 and now you seem to be hell bent on not making it to the Rumble. 1091 01:09:18,608 --> 01:09:19,992 Cody. 1092 01:09:20,027 --> 01:09:23,679 Please, put aside your hatred of Kevin Owens, 1093 01:09:23,714 --> 01:09:25,816 and think about the big picture, okay? 1094 01:09:25,849 --> 01:09:27,718 Think about your future. 1095 01:09:27,751 --> 01:09:29,853 And the company, okay? 1096 01:09:29,886 --> 01:09:33,523 Seeing as you're not doing that. I have to do it for you. 1097 01:09:35,091 --> 01:09:38,478 Nick, I respect the fact that you are thinking about the company's future, 1098 01:09:38,511 --> 01:09:40,479 that you're thinking about my future, 1099 01:09:40,514 --> 01:09:42,381 and I don't know if anyone's ever told you this, 1100 01:09:42,416 --> 01:09:44,417 but you're actually a good boss. 1101 01:09:44,451 --> 01:09:45,452 You're the boss. 1102 01:09:46,118 --> 01:09:48,188 I'm the champ. 1103 01:09:48,221 --> 01:09:50,389 This is the most important week in WWE history. 1104 01:09:50,424 --> 01:09:53,693 As much as you have the right to put me on the shelf until Royal Rumble, 1105 01:09:53,727 --> 01:09:57,414 as much as you have the right to send me on every media activation known to man 1106 01:09:57,447 --> 01:10:00,217 or send me out at the end of the night to sign pictures and takes autographs 1107 01:10:00,250 --> 01:10:01,084 until the cows come home, 1108 01:10:01,117 --> 01:10:05,339 as much as you have that right, I have the right to call my shot. 1109 01:10:06,423 --> 01:10:08,075 If Drew McIntyre wants to be part of SmackDown, 1110 01:10:08,108 --> 01:10:10,427 you should go back there and tell him he's welcome. 1111 01:10:10,460 --> 01:10:13,764 Tell him he has my attention, and you should remind him of those 1112 01:10:13,797 --> 01:10:15,599 who have gotten my attention in the past. 1113 01:10:16,282 --> 01:10:17,317 Before WrestleMania, I said, 1114 01:10:17,351 --> 01:10:19,920 "Hey, when one story ends, a whole new story begins". 1115 01:10:19,952 --> 01:10:23,423 Here's the story now. If I see Kevin Owens, 1116 01:10:24,191 --> 01:10:26,425 or even someone who looks like Kevin Owens, 1117 01:10:27,376 --> 01:10:29,295 I drop them on site. 1118 01:10:35,652 --> 01:10:37,187 ["Naomi theme song" playing] 1119 01:11:10,387 --> 01:11:13,724 [Cole] Naomi and her tag team champion partner, Bianca Belair, 1120 01:11:13,757 --> 01:11:15,125 heading to the ring tonight. 1121 01:11:15,157 --> 01:11:19,096 February 12, 2017. 1122 01:11:19,862 --> 01:11:25,052 That was the last time Naomi won a world championship here in WWE. 1123 01:11:25,818 --> 01:11:28,554 Now tonight, nearly eight years later, 1124 01:11:28,589 --> 01:11:35,345 she has an opportunity to win the WWE Women's Championship from Nia Jax. 1125 01:11:40,300 --> 01:11:42,469 Can Naomi rewrite history? 1126 01:11:43,053 --> 01:11:48,909 Naomi, Nia, live next. For the WWE Women's title. 1127 01:11:57,434 --> 01:11:59,686 Hey, everybody, Friday Night SmackDown's in Phoenix tonight, 1128 01:11:59,720 --> 01:12:03,123 just a tremendous WWE town, the Phoenix area 1129 01:12:03,156 --> 01:12:06,677 Over the years have hosted events like WrestleMania 26, 1130 01:12:06,710 --> 01:12:09,563 the great Royal Rumble back in 2019, 1131 01:12:09,596 --> 01:12:14,785 and also in 2013, SummerSlam was here back in 2003. 1132 01:12:14,818 --> 01:12:18,105 Tonight, the first three-hour SmackDown of 2025 1133 01:12:18,138 --> 01:12:20,357 comes to you live from the Footprint Center, 1134 01:12:20,389 --> 01:12:21,474 here in Phoenix, Arizona, 1135 01:12:21,508 --> 01:12:26,496 where WWE fans have brought out all their signs in force. 1136 01:12:27,347 --> 01:12:29,983 [Graves] That guy just told on himself. It's gonna be a long night on the couch. 1137 01:12:30,017 --> 01:12:32,818 [Cole] Well, it is a work trip for us. 1138 01:12:32,853 --> 01:12:34,521 [Graves] But we're not married to his wife, Cole. 1139 01:12:34,554 --> 01:12:37,057 I don't have to go home and explain myself to her. 1140 01:12:38,492 --> 01:12:42,212 -"First SmackDown", good one to see. -No doubt about it. 1141 01:12:42,246 --> 01:12:44,164 [Graves] There we go, "Childhood dream unlocked." 1142 01:12:44,197 --> 01:12:46,433 Welcome, sir. We hope you're having a great time. 1143 01:12:48,268 --> 01:12:49,102 [Cole] And there's Naomi. 1144 01:12:49,135 --> 01:12:53,607 She'll have a wonderful night tonight if she can knock off Nia Jax. 1145 01:12:53,639 --> 01:12:56,026 To win the WWE women's title. 1146 01:12:56,059 --> 01:12:57,160 One of the the tag champs, 1147 01:12:57,193 --> 01:12:59,780 her partner Bianca Belair, is outside the ring. 1148 01:13:15,195 --> 01:13:17,331 Well, Candice LeRae is out here with the champ, 1149 01:13:17,364 --> 01:13:23,237 she has, uh, managed to weasel her way into the good graces of Nia Jacks, 1150 01:13:23,269 --> 01:13:28,959 who won the championship back in August at SummerSlam with a victory over Bayley. 1151 01:13:28,992 --> 01:13:31,762 [Graves] Why is it if somebody you're a fan of, Cole, 1152 01:13:31,795 --> 01:13:33,397 buddies up with somebody else, it's okay? 1153 01:13:33,429 --> 01:13:37,451 But when Candice LeRae gets in the good favor of the WWE Women's Champion, 1154 01:13:37,483 --> 01:13:38,902 she weaseled her way in. 1155 01:13:38,936 --> 01:13:41,505 [Cole] You don't believe Candice LeRae is using Nia Jax 1156 01:13:41,538 --> 01:13:43,991 for an opportunity to climb the ladder? 1157 01:13:44,023 --> 01:13:46,443 -Absolutely not. -Oh, my goodness. 1158 01:13:46,476 --> 01:13:49,530 [Graves] I believe this is a mutually beneficial relationship. 1159 01:13:49,563 --> 01:13:51,431 [Cole] Well, we'll see how that plays out tonight. 1160 01:13:51,465 --> 01:13:53,416 [Graves] Symbiotic, I believe is the word. 1161 01:13:53,450 --> 01:13:58,338 [Cole] Nia Jackson, the reigning queen of the ring as well. 1162 01:13:58,371 --> 01:14:03,927 2024 was quite the year for the irresistible force Nia Jax. 1163 01:14:03,961 --> 01:14:07,630 Jax has no signs of slowing down in 2025. 1164 01:14:07,664 --> 01:14:10,817 Here comes that million dollar smile on a wrecking ball. 1165 01:14:18,791 --> 01:14:21,894 The following contest is scheduled for one fall, 1166 01:14:21,929 --> 01:14:28,719 and it is for the WWE Women's Championship. 1167 01:14:31,420 --> 01:14:36,492 Introducing first the challenger from Orlando, Florida. 1168 01:14:36,527 --> 01:14:43,200 She is one half of the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions. 1169 01:14:43,233 --> 01:14:46,969 Naomi! 1170 01:14:51,642 --> 01:14:55,596 And her opponent from San Diego, California, 1171 01:14:55,629 --> 01:15:00,500 she is the WWE Women's Champion. 1172 01:15:00,534 --> 01:15:04,221 Nia Jax! 1173 01:15:04,254 --> 01:15:09,009 [Cole] Take this opportunity to welcome back the legendary Lillian Garcia, 1174 01:15:09,041 --> 01:15:13,030 Hall of Fame caliber ring announcer with us here on Friday night SmackDown, 1175 01:15:13,063 --> 01:15:15,048 starting this week. 1176 01:15:15,081 --> 01:15:19,303 She's trying to weasel her way into the good graces here on SmackDown, Cole. 1177 01:15:19,336 --> 01:15:23,357 [Cole] Naomi and Nia Jax for the women's championship. 1178 01:15:23,389 --> 01:15:25,659 So the question I have for you, Corey, is this, 1179 01:15:25,692 --> 01:15:28,644 a couple of months ago Naomi defeated Nia Jax. 1180 01:15:28,679 --> 01:15:30,731 Then she went on to lose an opportunity at the title, 1181 01:15:30,764 --> 01:15:33,133 all these shenanigans going on around the ring. 1182 01:15:33,166 --> 01:15:35,885 Does that play into this matchup at all tonight? 1183 01:15:35,919 --> 01:15:38,972 [Graves] I think Naomi has to approach this with a clean slate. 1184 01:15:39,005 --> 01:15:41,925 Sure, you learned from experience battling opponents in WWE, 1185 01:15:41,959 --> 01:15:45,846 but I think tonight and this championship is about validation for Naomi, 1186 01:15:45,879 --> 01:15:49,816 about everything she's been through since the last time she held singles gold. 1187 01:15:49,849 --> 01:15:53,487 Whether it be here in WWE or around the wrestling world. 1188 01:15:53,519 --> 01:15:55,289 [Cole] It seemed like Naomi may have tweaked her back 1189 01:15:55,322 --> 01:15:57,840 as she was sent toward the corner by Nia Jax. 1190 01:15:57,875 --> 01:16:02,029 Naomi with the pinfall victory in a big six-women team matchup last week 1191 01:16:02,062 --> 01:16:03,679 that included Nia Jax, 1192 01:16:03,714 --> 01:16:05,933 and that headbutt drops Naomi to the floor. 1193 01:16:05,965 --> 01:16:07,384 [Graves] You can tell Naomi's strategy 1194 01:16:07,416 --> 01:16:09,653 trying to chop down the much larger Nia Jax. 1195 01:16:09,686 --> 01:16:13,891 It's a sound strategy, but whether or not it will be effective remains to be seen. 1196 01:16:13,924 --> 01:16:17,227 [Cole] Nia Jax beat Naomi in the first round of the aforementioned 1197 01:16:17,260 --> 01:16:20,614 Queen of the Ring tournament, uh, last year. 1198 01:16:21,348 --> 01:16:26,053 Naomi, a two-time champ in her own right, two-time tag team champion as well. 1199 01:16:26,086 --> 01:16:30,190 Current champ with Bianca Belair. She fills in for the injured Jade Cargill. 1200 01:16:30,224 --> 01:16:33,577 Still no idea on who, uh, ambushed Jade Cargill, 1201 01:16:33,610 --> 01:16:35,579 knocking her out of action a number of weeks back. 1202 01:16:37,197 --> 01:16:39,750 [Graves] Jax just having her way with Naomi right now. 1203 01:16:40,267 --> 01:16:42,603 [Cole] Nice drop toe hold sends Jax into the corner. 1204 01:16:42,635 --> 01:16:45,906 Naomi's gonna have to try to out-quick Nia Jax here tonight. 1205 01:16:46,572 --> 01:16:48,525 [Graves] You're absolutely right, but Naomi, I think, 1206 01:16:48,559 --> 01:16:50,661 realizes you can't push the pace too early, 1207 01:16:50,693 --> 01:16:53,697 because while Nia may not be the fastest superstar. 1208 01:16:53,730 --> 01:16:57,067 In the early moments of the matchup, Nia can surprise you. 1209 01:16:57,099 --> 01:16:58,352 She's got explosivity. 1210 01:17:01,438 --> 01:17:04,308 [Cole] Naomi out to the apron, you see Candice LeRae in the background, 1211 01:17:04,340 --> 01:17:06,443 could she be a factor tonight? 1212 01:17:06,476 --> 01:17:09,179 Kicked by Naomi right to the side of the face of Nia. 1213 01:17:09,213 --> 01:17:13,200 And, uh, Nia Jax with the head butt, drives Naomi to the floor. 1214 01:17:15,552 --> 01:17:18,438 We want to remind everyone we still have more than an hour to go. 1215 01:17:18,472 --> 01:17:22,742 This is a three-hour Smackdown tonight. Women's Championship match continues. 1216 01:17:26,630 --> 01:17:28,632 We are back live on Friday night SmackDown. 1217 01:17:28,665 --> 01:17:31,285 It's all about that, the WWE Women's Championship. 1218 01:17:31,318 --> 01:17:32,486 Naomi and Nia Jax. 1219 01:17:32,519 --> 01:17:35,038 Jax, the champion, may have made a mistake there. 1220 01:17:35,072 --> 01:17:36,290 Can Naomi rally? 1221 01:17:36,322 --> 01:17:38,992 Bianca Belair, Naomi's tag team partner at ringside, 1222 01:17:39,026 --> 01:17:42,646 Candice LeRae on the other side in support of Nia Jax. 1223 01:17:42,679 --> 01:17:45,432 [Graves] Jax catches the challenger out of midair. 1224 01:17:45,999 --> 01:17:48,101 This could end the night for Naomi. 1225 01:17:48,135 --> 01:17:50,304 Oh, good night. 1226 01:17:50,837 --> 01:17:52,505 [Cole] Hook of the leg for the win. 1227 01:17:52,539 --> 01:17:54,174 No, Naomi kicks out. 1228 01:17:54,208 --> 01:17:57,928 Nia Jax once again putting her power on display. 1229 01:18:01,315 --> 01:18:04,001 Take another look at this, this the Swinging Uranage, 1230 01:18:05,369 --> 01:18:08,605 From Nia Jax just planting the challenger in the middle of the ring, 1231 01:18:08,639 --> 01:18:10,907 but Naomi with a little too much left in the tank. 1232 01:18:14,695 --> 01:18:18,432 Nia Jax now just having her way but Naomi's trying to fight back. 1233 01:18:18,465 --> 01:18:19,700 [Graves] And this is risky. 1234 01:18:19,733 --> 01:18:21,451 We've seen Nia get caught with this in the past. 1235 01:18:21,485 --> 01:18:22,736 She gets a little overconfident. 1236 01:18:22,769 --> 01:18:24,721 She likes to flap her gums a little too much 1237 01:18:24,755 --> 01:18:28,825 and it opens the door for her opponents to capitalize. 1238 01:18:28,858 --> 01:18:30,626 [Cole] Now big elbow drop by Nia. 1239 01:18:30,661 --> 01:18:33,397 Cover now to retain. Hooking a leg on Naomi. 1240 01:18:33,914 --> 01:18:35,749 Referee, Jessica Carr, counts to two. 1241 01:18:35,782 --> 01:18:38,885 [Graves] And again, far be it for me to tell Nia how to compete, 1242 01:18:38,919 --> 01:18:41,304 but that was a bit of an arrogant cover by the champion. 1243 01:18:41,338 --> 01:18:43,624 She didn't have her full weight across the shoulders of Naomi. 1244 01:18:43,657 --> 01:18:45,642 This match might be over if Nia was taking this 1245 01:18:45,675 --> 01:18:47,628 a little more seriously at this juncture. 1246 01:18:47,661 --> 01:18:49,112 [Cole] One of the most accomplished performers, 1247 01:18:49,146 --> 01:18:53,267 Naomi here in the WWE mentioned before, two time champion. 1248 01:18:53,867 --> 01:18:55,969 [Graves] And this strategy I like by Jax. 1249 01:18:56,003 --> 01:18:58,472 Just utilize your size, utilize your power, 1250 01:18:58,505 --> 01:19:00,389 and wear down Naomi. 1251 01:19:00,424 --> 01:19:02,976 This rear chin lock, it's not fancy. 1252 01:19:03,010 --> 01:19:06,246 It's not particularly thrilling, but it's extremely effective, 1253 01:19:06,280 --> 01:19:07,464 and Nia Jacks knows that. 1254 01:19:07,496 --> 01:19:09,583 She's just squeezing the life out of the opposition. 1255 01:19:09,616 --> 01:19:14,938 [Cole] And it led Nia to having an incredible year last year in WWE. 1256 01:19:14,972 --> 01:19:17,875 Corey mentioned, as we kick off 2025, 1257 01:19:17,907 --> 01:19:20,294 Nia would like to make this per year as well. 1258 01:19:22,161 --> 01:19:24,831 Naomi trying to fight back to her feet, and does. 1259 01:19:24,865 --> 01:19:28,802 And… Oh! Driven shoulder first to the post by Nia Jax, 1260 01:19:28,835 --> 01:19:32,906 who, right now, is in complete control, dominating Naomi. 1261 01:19:34,208 --> 01:19:37,010 The look of disdain on the champion's face. 1262 01:19:37,628 --> 01:19:39,346 -[Cole] Now-- Oh! -[Graves] Oh, no. 1263 01:19:39,379 --> 01:19:41,732 -[Graves] Bye bye. -[Cole] Crushing Naomi. 1264 01:19:42,482 --> 01:19:46,085 Nia now stacks her up for the win and to retain. 1265 01:19:46,119 --> 01:19:50,907 Naomi gets the shoulder up, perhaps on instinct alone. 1266 01:19:52,041 --> 01:19:54,228 [Graves] Unorthodox cover by the champion. 1267 01:19:54,260 --> 01:19:58,799 Might have caused Naomi to pull a hamstring or something just to kick out. 1268 01:19:58,831 --> 01:20:02,969 You see a look of concern beginning to form on the face of Bianca Belair. 1269 01:20:03,003 --> 01:20:07,424 First Jax crushing the challenger between her own hip and the ring post. 1270 01:20:08,375 --> 01:20:10,294 This could spell the beginning of the end for The Glow. 1271 01:20:15,816 --> 01:20:20,654 [Cole] Naomi's… Hoisting… Nia hoisting Naomi up. 1272 01:20:20,687 --> 01:20:22,422 Naomi trying to fight out of this now. 1273 01:20:23,322 --> 01:20:26,660 She does, sunset flip, cover now. For the win, is it enough? 1274 01:20:26,693 --> 01:20:28,428 And a kick out by Nia. 1275 01:20:30,931 --> 01:20:33,200 And a big clothesline by the champion. 1276 01:20:33,233 --> 01:20:37,019 [Graves] And just that momentary hesitation Naomi took to compose herself, 1277 01:20:37,054 --> 01:20:40,724 to take a breath to figure out what to do next and Jax caught her. 1278 01:20:40,757 --> 01:20:46,380 [Cole] And Jax about to put this away. The champion looking for the Annihilator. 1279 01:20:47,130 --> 01:20:49,132 Oh, but right to the hamstring. 1280 01:20:49,166 --> 01:20:51,718 Naomi with a kick brings the champion down. 1281 01:20:51,751 --> 01:20:53,286 Now a stomp to the stomach. 1282 01:20:56,857 --> 01:20:59,543 Naomi now from the second rope, there's the leg drop. 1283 01:20:59,576 --> 01:21:01,911 Will she win the championship? 1284 01:21:01,945 --> 01:21:06,032 And a kick out by Nia at two. 1285 01:21:06,066 --> 01:21:10,152 Looking for her first championship in nearly 8 years. 1286 01:21:10,187 --> 01:21:12,371 [Graves] Split leg drop from the challenger. 1287 01:21:12,406 --> 01:21:15,425 Naomi very nearly captured the gold, 1288 01:21:15,459 --> 01:21:18,594 but Jax just too strong even this deep into a matchup. 1289 01:21:23,599 --> 01:21:26,553 The WWE universe beginning to rally behind Naomi, 1290 01:21:26,587 --> 01:21:29,089 and that may be exactly what Naomi needs at this point. 1291 01:21:29,121 --> 01:21:30,958 [Cole] The headbutt drove Naomi into the corner, 1292 01:21:30,991 --> 01:21:34,178 but she sidestepped Jax who goes into the post. 1293 01:21:35,562 --> 01:21:38,197 [Graves] Nia Jax looking like she's trapped in quicksand at the moment. 1294 01:21:38,232 --> 01:21:39,099 Everything goes wrong. 1295 01:21:39,599 --> 01:21:42,352 The more Nia attempts to do, the more it backfires. 1296 01:21:42,385 --> 01:21:44,304 Here comes Naomi. 1297 01:21:44,338 --> 01:21:47,224 [Cole] Naomi with a suicide dive. Drives Jax into the barricade. 1298 01:21:47,257 --> 01:21:49,860 Problem for Naomi is she's got to get Jack back in the ring. 1299 01:21:49,893 --> 01:21:52,312 It's champion's advantage, pinfall or submission, 1300 01:21:52,346 --> 01:21:54,298 only way for Naomi to win the title. 1301 01:21:54,331 --> 01:21:56,183 [Graves] Naomi knows that full well, 1302 01:21:56,215 --> 01:21:58,184 a veteran of the game who certainly does her homework. 1303 01:21:58,218 --> 01:22:00,786 And now Nia Jax in trouble. 1304 01:22:01,788 --> 01:22:04,174 Big double ax handle. 1305 01:22:04,208 --> 01:22:07,044 [Cole] Trying to bring big Nia Jax down. 1306 01:22:07,794 --> 01:22:11,615 Off the second rope now, big kick, big enzuigiri. 1307 01:22:11,648 --> 01:22:13,666 Launched herself off the second rope. 1308 01:22:14,201 --> 01:22:16,385 Missed with a clothesline. 1309 01:22:16,420 --> 01:22:17,987 -[Graves] No way! -Naomi with the Samoa Drop. 1310 01:22:18,739 --> 01:22:20,724 -[Graves] Whoa. -[Cole] Samoa Drop by Naomi. 1311 01:22:20,757 --> 01:22:22,675 For the win and the championship. 1312 01:22:22,709 --> 01:22:23,911 And a kick out. 1313 01:22:26,580 --> 01:22:29,700 -How incredible was this? -[Graves] Unreal. 1314 01:22:29,733 --> 01:22:34,170 [Graves] Naomi making believers out of everybody tonight in Phoenix, 1315 01:22:34,204 --> 01:22:38,925 that she was about to become champion, but Jax has other plans. 1316 01:22:38,959 --> 01:22:42,696 [Cole] Ladies and gentlemen, we are live tonight in Phoenix, Arizona. 1317 01:22:42,728 --> 01:22:45,749 This is for the WWE Women's Championship. 1318 01:22:45,782 --> 01:22:47,918 Nia Jax, the reigning champion, 1319 01:22:47,951 --> 01:22:53,407 but Naomi giving her everything she has here tonight to try to win the title. 1320 01:22:53,956 --> 01:22:57,443 Bianca Belair, Naomi's tag team championship partner at ringside. 1321 01:22:57,477 --> 01:23:00,280 Candice LeRae in ringside in support of Nia Jax. 1322 01:23:00,313 --> 01:23:04,101 And now Naomi looked like she was gonna go for the Split-legged Moonsault 1323 01:23:04,134 --> 01:23:06,870 from the top rope and Nia back to her feet, thwarted it. 1324 01:23:06,904 --> 01:23:08,889 [Graves] And again just that momentary, 1325 01:23:08,922 --> 01:23:13,309 that fraction of a second hesitation from Naomi cost her. 1326 01:23:13,343 --> 01:23:14,661 -[Cole] And now, uh… -Oh, no. 1327 01:23:14,695 --> 01:23:16,029 -[Cole] Nia Jax… -[Graves] Oh, God. 1328 01:23:16,063 --> 01:23:20,083 [Cole] Has Naomi caught up in the ropes in the corner. 1329 01:23:20,117 --> 01:23:22,803 -And… Oh, goodness. -[Graves] Oh. 1330 01:23:23,804 --> 01:23:27,273 Jax just driving her hip right into the midsection of Naomi 1331 01:23:27,307 --> 01:23:29,559 driving all the wind out of the challenger. 1332 01:23:29,593 --> 01:23:32,929 [Cole] And you have to wonder how much Naomi has left. 1333 01:23:32,963 --> 01:23:35,532 Nia Jax from the second rope. 1334 01:23:36,383 --> 01:23:39,937 -And a leg drop crushing Naomi. -[Graves] Good night. 1335 01:23:39,969 --> 01:23:43,357 [Cole] And somehow Naomi kicked out, she's still in the match. 1336 01:23:44,791 --> 01:23:47,059 [Graves] Well, I… I don't like this, 1337 01:23:47,094 --> 01:23:50,480 but I'm starting to feel like the stars are aligning tonight. 1338 01:23:50,514 --> 01:23:53,367 As we look again at this thunderous leg drop 1339 01:23:53,400 --> 01:23:54,785 from the second rope. 1340 01:23:54,818 --> 01:23:57,588 Surely that would be enough for Jax to retain, 1341 01:23:57,621 --> 01:23:59,990 but Naomi's saying, "Uh-uh, not yet". 1342 01:24:00,023 --> 01:24:02,059 [Cole] Tremendous resilience out of Naomi. 1343 01:24:04,077 --> 01:24:06,797 [Graves] The vibe has begun to shift tonight in this arena. 1344 01:24:06,830 --> 01:24:08,949 You can feel it, Cole. The fans are believing. 1345 01:24:08,982 --> 01:24:12,568 Naomi is beginning to believe in herself, and Nia Jax is shook. 1346 01:24:12,603 --> 01:24:16,740 [Cole] And we also mentioned it before that Naomi has defeated Nia Jax 1347 01:24:16,773 --> 01:24:19,326 by pinfall, so she has that confidence. 1348 01:24:19,358 --> 01:24:22,446 Nia went for the Annihilator. Naomi made her pay. 1349 01:24:25,098 --> 01:24:30,120 And now, Naomi, feeding off the WWE fans here in Phoenix. 1350 01:24:31,388 --> 01:24:37,760 Tornado DDT, Jax is planted. Cover by Naomi to win the championship, 1351 01:24:37,794 --> 01:24:40,246 and Nia's got a kick out at two. 1352 01:24:41,815 --> 01:24:43,884 [Graves] Don't stop now, Naomi. 1353 01:24:43,916 --> 01:24:47,087 You can see the frustration on Bianca Belair's face 1354 01:24:47,771 --> 01:24:53,227 as we look again at this beautiful tornado DDT from the challenger that, 1355 01:24:53,260 --> 01:24:56,063 it's hard to believe, didn't put Nia Jax away. 1356 01:24:56,096 --> 01:24:59,650 [Cole] Yeah, Nia Jax perhaps just instinctively kicking out there. 1357 01:24:59,683 --> 01:25:04,071 As Nia now rolls out toward the apron, wise move by the champion, brilliant. 1358 01:25:05,806 --> 01:25:08,458 Although, Naomi's looking to take advantage of this. 1359 01:25:10,294 --> 01:25:12,996 [Graves] Series of knees right under the chin of the champion. 1360 01:25:14,947 --> 01:25:16,782 [Cole] And Nia planted again. 1361 01:25:17,918 --> 01:25:21,605 Naomi, for the win, wisely drags her to the center of the ring. 1362 01:25:21,638 --> 01:25:25,642 Great move by Naomi for the victory. Nia, again, kicks out. 1363 01:25:25,675 --> 01:25:30,179 This is incredible. Who's gonna win the WWE Women's title? 1364 01:25:36,553 --> 01:25:41,608 I have no idea how Naomi is still in this match for the WWE Women's title 1365 01:25:41,642 --> 01:25:43,443 against the champion, Nia Jax. 1366 01:25:43,477 --> 01:25:47,214 [Graves] I'll tell you how. Heart, grit, gut, determination, 1367 01:25:47,246 --> 01:25:48,982 whatever you want to call it, maybe fate. 1368 01:25:49,016 --> 01:25:51,385 Naomi has the champion reeling. 1369 01:25:51,418 --> 01:25:53,437 [Cole] And Naomi now-- Oh, Blockbuster. 1370 01:25:53,469 --> 01:25:57,057 Cover for the victory. Can she win the title here? 1371 01:25:57,090 --> 01:25:59,026 Wasn't able to hook the leg. Nia-- 1372 01:25:59,059 --> 01:26:00,309 Nia kicked out. 1373 01:26:00,344 --> 01:26:02,295 [Graves] I loved everything about that. 1374 01:26:02,329 --> 01:26:05,831 Nia not-- I'm sorry, let's take a look at the action during the break. 1375 01:26:05,866 --> 01:26:10,804 Nia Jax with an epic Samoan drop, and here's Naomi with the Blockbuster 1376 01:26:10,837 --> 01:26:14,741 never releasing her grip on the champion, sliding right into a cover. 1377 01:26:14,775 --> 01:26:18,178 Unfortunately, not enough to keep the champion down yet. 1378 01:26:18,212 --> 01:26:21,865 [Cole] But Naomi continues to grind, continues to push forward, 1379 01:26:21,898 --> 01:26:23,983 continues to try to knock off the champ. 1380 01:26:24,017 --> 01:26:26,536 Naomi, leapfrog up over the top, has to roll through. 1381 01:26:26,570 --> 01:26:29,121 Nia Jax, though, went for the-- Oh, counter! 1382 01:26:29,156 --> 01:26:31,642 For the win, for the title! 1383 01:26:31,675 --> 01:26:34,277 -Nia, she just kicked out somehow. -[Graves] Oh! 1384 01:26:36,079 --> 01:26:39,465 [Cole] And now Naomi looking for the submission move on Nia Jax. 1385 01:26:39,499 --> 01:26:41,151 Will Jax tap out here? 1386 01:26:41,184 --> 01:26:44,538 [Graves] With a modified, sort of, a body scissors camel clutch here. 1387 01:26:44,571 --> 01:26:47,139 Jax is in trouble, middle of the ring. 1388 01:26:47,174 --> 01:26:50,494 [Cole] Candice LeRae now looking to try to distract the referee. 1389 01:26:50,527 --> 01:26:54,764 Bianca Belair gets involved. Nia Jax was able to break the hold. 1390 01:26:54,798 --> 01:26:58,135 Meanwhile, back inside the ring, as the fight happens outside, 1391 01:26:58,168 --> 01:27:01,304 Nia broke the submission hold inside the ring. 1392 01:27:01,804 --> 01:27:04,224 [Graves] Remember, champion's advantage is in effect. 1393 01:27:04,258 --> 01:27:07,945 So Jax realizes she can't lose her title on the outside of the ring. 1394 01:27:07,978 --> 01:27:10,581 She just threw a Tag Team Championship at Belair. 1395 01:27:11,598 --> 01:27:14,184 [Cole] And now Belair driven into the steel steps. 1396 01:27:15,384 --> 01:27:18,487 Nia's ticked off and thank goodness for LeRae. 1397 01:27:19,156 --> 01:27:22,108 If it wasn't for her and the distraction, Nia may have tapped out. 1398 01:27:24,760 --> 01:27:26,530 [Graves] Nia not wasting any more time. 1399 01:27:26,563 --> 01:27:30,150 -The champion is done playing games. -[Cole] Looking for the Annihilator. 1400 01:27:30,184 --> 01:27:32,803 Naomi back to her feet, kick right to the ear. 1401 01:27:32,835 --> 01:27:36,206 What's Naomi gonna do here? Up to the second rope now. 1402 01:27:36,240 --> 01:27:38,525 Naomi slugging it out with the champion. 1403 01:27:40,844 --> 01:27:42,144 Tough situation here. 1404 01:27:42,179 --> 01:27:46,950 Nia Jax lifting Naomi up, looking for a power slam from the second rope. 1405 01:27:46,983 --> 01:27:49,835 Naomi countered. Both women down. 1406 01:27:51,038 --> 01:27:52,472 ["Tiffy Time" playing] 1407 01:27:52,505 --> 01:27:54,324 -[Cole] Oh, no. -[Graves] Oh, yes. 1408 01:27:54,358 --> 01:27:56,677 Oh, yes, Cole. 1409 01:27:56,710 --> 01:27:59,228 [Cole] We were wondering where Stratton was all night. 1410 01:27:59,263 --> 01:28:01,782 There's money in the bank, coming down to the ring. 1411 01:28:01,815 --> 01:28:05,268 Tiffany's gonna cash in. Tiffany's gonna cash in. 1412 01:28:05,302 --> 01:28:08,822 Tiffany's gonna cash in. Nia's down, Nia's down. 1413 01:28:08,856 --> 01:28:10,974 -Yes, I wanna cash in, yes. -[crowd cheering] 1414 01:28:11,008 --> 01:28:13,710 [Cole] Ka-ching. Wait a minute. What the-- 1415 01:28:13,744 --> 01:28:15,862 Tiffany, what the hell is that? 1416 01:28:15,896 --> 01:28:18,148 -What did you do that for? -[Graves] Now-- 1417 01:28:19,099 --> 01:28:21,468 What-- [stutters] 1418 01:28:22,001 --> 01:28:23,754 -[Cole] Oh, no! -[Graves] Oh! 1419 01:28:24,737 --> 01:28:28,108 [Cole] Tiffany Stratton just blasted Naomi. 1420 01:28:28,141 --> 01:28:32,112 -Candice had the official distracted. -[Graves] It was all a ruse. 1421 01:28:32,144 --> 01:28:35,098 [Cole] Now Nia Jax with the Annihilator, 1422 01:28:35,132 --> 01:28:39,686 and thanks to Tiffany Stratton, Nia Jax retains the championship. 1423 01:28:40,571 --> 01:28:43,373 -You're right, Corey. It was all a ruse. -[Garcia] Here is your winner 1424 01:28:43,407 --> 01:28:48,362 and still the WWE Women's Champion, 1425 01:28:48,394 --> 01:28:51,548 Nia Jax! 1426 01:28:51,581 --> 01:28:54,284 [Cole] Wow, we all thought Tiffany Stratton 1427 01:28:54,318 --> 01:28:55,969 was gonna cash in money in the bank. 1428 01:28:56,003 --> 01:29:00,657 Instead, she clocked Naomi with the with the briefcase. 1429 01:29:00,691 --> 01:29:03,093 The referee was distracted, never saw it. 1430 01:29:03,126 --> 01:29:05,661 Nia with the Annihilator, she's still the champ. 1431 01:29:06,679 --> 01:29:09,333 [Graves] And you have spent the last however many weeks 1432 01:29:09,366 --> 01:29:12,219 questioning Stratton's loyalty to Nia Jax-- 1433 01:29:12,251 --> 01:29:14,021 -[Cole] I-I have. -[Graves] …trying to drive a wedge. 1434 01:29:14,054 --> 01:29:17,057 This looks like a cohesive unit, like a royal court. 1435 01:29:18,342 --> 01:29:20,494 [Cole] Now Tiffany Stratton saying, "Nia, go get yourself-- 1436 01:29:20,527 --> 01:29:24,164 Get yourself a Bianca Belair." and a headbutt now by Jax the Belair. 1437 01:29:24,197 --> 01:29:27,067 -[Graves] This is just uncalled for. -[Cole] More damage to the-- 1438 01:29:27,099 --> 01:29:30,404 Oh, Tiffany from behind with the briefcase. 1439 01:29:32,639 --> 01:29:33,874 -Tiffany, why? -[Graves] What? 1440 01:29:33,907 --> 01:29:35,776 [Cole] LeRae into the post. 1441 01:29:39,396 --> 01:29:41,098 What the hell is going on? 1442 01:29:41,130 --> 01:29:44,017 Bianca Belair, now. Belair! 1443 01:29:44,050 --> 01:29:48,906 Belair getting in a measure of revenge. Look at the power of the EST. 1444 01:29:48,938 --> 01:29:52,125 [Cole] And a KOD to Nia Jax. 1445 01:29:52,159 --> 01:29:54,010 Nia's down and out. 1446 01:29:54,044 --> 01:29:55,846 Tiffany Stratton now going after Bianca Belair-- 1447 01:29:55,879 --> 01:29:57,030 [Graves] Oh, my God! 1448 01:29:57,063 --> 01:29:58,365 [Cole] …and sending her over the announcer table. 1449 01:29:58,398 --> 01:30:00,150 [Graves] She's gonna do it! 1450 01:30:00,184 --> 01:30:01,969 [Cole] She's still there with the briefcase. 1451 01:30:02,001 --> 01:30:03,353 [Graves] Now! 1452 01:30:03,387 --> 01:30:05,155 I wanna cash in. 1453 01:30:05,188 --> 01:30:08,742 [Cole] Tiffany's gonna cash in! Tiffany's gonna cash in! 1454 01:30:08,775 --> 01:30:10,210 [Garcia] Ladies and gentleman, 1455 01:30:10,244 --> 01:30:15,549 Tiffany Stratton is cashing in her money in the bank contract! 1456 01:30:15,581 --> 01:30:18,485 -[bell rings] -[Graves] Tiffy time is now! 1457 01:30:18,518 --> 01:30:21,455 [Cole] Stratton, Prettiest Moonsault Ever. 1458 01:30:21,487 --> 01:30:23,757 It's Tiffy time! 1459 01:30:23,790 --> 01:30:25,541 -[bell rings] -[Cole] Strat's the champion! 1460 01:30:26,826 --> 01:30:29,996 [Garcia] Here is your winner, 1461 01:30:30,030 --> 01:30:36,370 and the new WWE Women's Champion, 1462 01:30:37,036 --> 01:30:41,008 Tiffany Stratton. 1463 01:30:41,041 --> 01:30:42,826 [Cole] Ladies and gentlemen, 1464 01:30:43,960 --> 01:30:48,831 Nia Jax's Judas finally betrayed her. 1465 01:30:50,500 --> 01:30:54,804 Tiffany Stratton goes from this money in the bank 1466 01:30:54,838 --> 01:30:58,709 to the WWE Women's champion. 1467 01:31:01,027 --> 01:31:05,549 [Graves] And once again, the money in the bank contract, 1468 01:31:05,581 --> 01:31:08,652 pays massive career-altering dividends tonight 1469 01:31:11,621 --> 01:31:14,241 for Tiffany Stratton. 1470 01:31:16,643 --> 01:31:20,813 Let's take a look at the Prettiest Moonsault Ever, 1471 01:31:20,848 --> 01:31:27,019 and I mean this one being singular, because this one led to gold. 1472 01:31:27,054 --> 01:31:30,791 A brand-new WWE Women's Champion. 1473 01:31:37,714 --> 01:31:40,666 [Cole] Tiffany Stratton has vaulted herself 1474 01:31:40,701 --> 01:31:43,452 to the top of the women's division. 1475 01:31:44,054 --> 01:31:46,874 She stabbed Nia Jax in the back. 1476 01:31:47,974 --> 01:31:52,429 But it is now officially Tiffy time. 1477 01:32:13,666 --> 01:32:16,587 What happened moments ago, still shock here in Phoenix. 1478 01:32:16,620 --> 01:32:21,308 Tiffany Stratton, the longtime running mate of Nia Jax, 1479 01:32:21,340 --> 01:32:24,561 would betray the WWE Women's Champion, 1480 01:32:24,594 --> 01:32:27,581 would lay waste to the Poison Pixie, Candice LeRae, 1481 01:32:27,614 --> 01:32:31,117 and, finally, after months and months and months, 1482 01:32:31,151 --> 01:32:35,572 the opportunity would present itself to Ms. Money in the Bank. 1483 01:32:35,606 --> 01:32:38,559 Stratton would rip Bianca Belair out of the ring, 1484 01:32:38,592 --> 01:32:44,431 and Nia Jax had just suffered a KOD courtesy of the EST. 1485 01:32:45,699 --> 01:32:52,172 Would pick her moment and deliver the Prettiest Moonsault Ever, j 1486 01:32:52,673 --> 01:32:55,642 and no matter what time zone you are currently in, 1487 01:32:55,675 --> 01:32:58,212 no need to adjust your watch. 1488 01:32:58,245 --> 01:33:01,665 It is in fact Tiffy time 1489 01:33:01,697 --> 01:33:06,937 for your new WWE Women's champion. 1490 01:33:07,905 --> 01:33:10,624 Ladies and gentlemen, for the first time in 6 years, 1491 01:33:10,657 --> 01:33:13,277 we've had a cash in of a money in the bank contract 1492 01:33:13,309 --> 01:33:14,760 here on Friday Night SmackDown, 1493 01:33:14,795 --> 01:33:17,080 and Tiffany Stratton becomes the 5th woman 1494 01:33:17,114 --> 01:33:21,084 to win her first main roster major championship 1495 01:33:21,117 --> 01:33:22,870 by cashing in money in the bank. 1496 01:33:22,902 --> 01:33:26,139 -I know another one of those. -Of course, Carmella. 1497 01:33:26,173 --> 01:33:28,509 Nonetheless, we look forward now to Monday night. 1498 01:33:28,541 --> 01:33:31,527 Netflix, an historic night for Monday Night Raw 1499 01:33:31,562 --> 01:33:35,264 as it joins Netflix live in Los Angeles, 8 Eastern, 5 Pacific, 1500 01:33:35,299 --> 01:33:39,253 and of course the battle… Tribal combat for the tribal chief 1501 01:33:39,286 --> 01:33:41,170 between Roman Reigns, Solo Sikoa. 1502 01:33:49,897 --> 01:33:51,348 [narrator] The Ula Fala. 1503 01:33:52,900 --> 01:33:56,937 The sacred symbol of the tribal chief's mantle. 1504 01:33:58,088 --> 01:34:03,376 The tribal chief to a bloodline revered for decades of dominance. 1505 01:34:03,410 --> 01:34:08,599 [The Rock] There is only one royal family in professional wrestling. 1506 01:34:09,249 --> 01:34:11,884 [narrator] For years, Roman Reigns stood 1507 01:34:11,919 --> 01:34:15,556 as the unwavering pillar of the Anoa'i family. 1508 01:34:15,589 --> 01:34:18,724 [Reigns] From the day that I was born, this has been my birthright. 1509 01:34:18,759 --> 01:34:21,228 I was the man to lead this family. 1510 01:34:21,260 --> 01:34:24,214 [narrator] Guiding them to unprecedented heights. 1511 01:34:24,248 --> 01:34:27,084 [Heyman] The Bloodline is on top of the world, on top of the business, 1512 01:34:27,117 --> 01:34:29,736 and has been for years. 1513 01:34:30,587 --> 01:34:33,206 [narrator] But leadership comes at a cost. 1514 01:34:33,924 --> 01:34:37,728 Doubt and dissent began to grow from within. 1515 01:34:37,760 --> 01:34:41,114 No longer content to remain in his cousin's shadow, 1516 01:34:41,148 --> 01:34:44,951 the enforcer became the disruptor. 1517 01:34:47,621 --> 01:34:54,027 [Sikoa] This family will rule for decades as long as I'm the tribal chief. 1518 01:34:54,878 --> 01:34:59,967 [narrator] Leadership meant to be earned was taken by brute force. 1519 01:35:00,000 --> 01:35:03,837 [Graves] Stand against the bloodline at your own peril. 1520 01:35:03,871 --> 01:35:08,375 [Cole] Solo Sikoa has built an unstoppable machine. 1521 01:35:08,407 --> 01:35:13,263 [Graves] Roman Reigns has been sacrificed at the altar of Solo. 1522 01:35:15,299 --> 01:35:18,919 [narrator] A once-dominant family, left fractured. 1523 01:35:18,951 --> 01:35:23,023 You can't become a tribal chief and there's no tribe. 1524 01:35:23,056 --> 01:35:27,861 In case you haven't noticed, Roman, all these people acknowledge me. 1525 01:35:28,411 --> 01:35:33,884 [narrator] Now the time has come to decisively define the family's future. 1526 01:35:33,916 --> 01:35:37,271 Not through actions or alliances. 1527 01:35:37,304 --> 01:35:41,625 But forged in the fire of tribal combat. 1528 01:35:42,259 --> 01:35:43,844 [Heyman] This is tribal combat. 1529 01:35:43,876 --> 01:35:47,614 The only rules are there are no rules. 1530 01:35:47,648 --> 01:35:51,684 [Sikoa] One on one. Winner is the only tribal chief. 1531 01:35:51,718 --> 01:35:57,657 [narrator] Two Samoan warriors, bound by blood, torn apart by ambition. 1532 01:35:57,691 --> 01:36:00,594 This Ula Fala is going to stay on my neck forever. 1533 01:36:00,626 --> 01:36:03,697 [narrator] With the future of the Bloodline within their grasp. 1534 01:36:03,730 --> 01:36:06,733 [Heyman] For four years, no one could stand up to Roman Reigns. 1535 01:36:06,767 --> 01:36:08,669 No one even came close. 1536 01:36:08,701 --> 01:36:11,705 You not only came close, you've taken the Ula Fala. 1537 01:36:11,737 --> 01:36:14,474 Roman Reigns wants it back. 1538 01:36:14,508 --> 01:36:18,277 [narrator] Only one proclaimed the seat at the head of the table. 1539 01:36:18,312 --> 01:36:21,748 I didn't take that Ula Fala. I earned it. 1540 01:36:21,782 --> 01:36:25,751 [narrator] Only one will stand as the rightful heir to the throne. 1541 01:36:26,719 --> 01:36:30,057 I am walking in and I'm walking out your tribal chief. 1542 01:36:30,090 --> 01:36:33,759 [Reigns] On January 6th, I take back my respect. 1543 01:36:33,794 --> 01:36:39,666 [Cole] It is all on the line, undeniable supremacy, the true head of the table. 1544 01:36:39,700 --> 01:36:43,469 [narrator] Only one will be the tribal chief. 1545 01:36:43,503 --> 01:36:44,938 [Sikoa] After I beat your ass… 1546 01:36:44,972 --> 01:36:46,706 [Reigns] Once I have that respect… 1547 01:36:46,740 --> 01:36:47,773 -You… -The whole world… 1548 01:36:47,808 --> 01:36:49,576 -…will finally… -…will have no choice… 1549 01:36:50,744 --> 01:36:52,196 [both] To acknowledge me. 1550 01:36:55,299 --> 01:36:57,183 [Cole] Solo Sikoa said earlier tonight, 1551 01:36:57,217 --> 01:37:00,070 "If Roman Reigns wins, I will acknowledge him. 1552 01:37:00,103 --> 01:37:03,440 But when I win, I will put the Ula Fala around my neck, 1553 01:37:03,473 --> 01:37:05,209 and I will own Paul Heyman. 1554 01:37:05,242 --> 01:37:09,029 You will be my wise man forever, and Roman will acknowledge me." 1555 01:37:09,062 --> 01:37:12,616 What will happen when Monday Night Raw premieres live on Netflix 1556 01:37:12,648 --> 01:37:16,670 Monday at 8 Eastern, 5 Pacific in Los Angeles at the Intuit Dome. 1557 01:37:16,702 --> 01:37:21,791 It's Roman Reigns versus Solo Sikoa. Tribal combat for the tribal chief. 1558 01:37:29,550 --> 01:37:32,702 I love you, Solo. 1559 01:37:33,503 --> 01:37:38,608 First thing on my mind when I open up my eyes and realize 1560 01:37:38,642 --> 01:37:42,829 is I love you, Solo. 1561 01:37:42,862 --> 01:37:44,648 Just in a couple seconds, 1562 01:37:44,681 --> 01:37:49,268 I'm about to show the world what happens when you don't acknowledge¬ 1563 01:37:49,303 --> 01:37:50,971 the one and only tribal chief. 1564 01:37:51,672 --> 01:37:55,909 So Monday, when Solo beats Roman's ass, 1565 01:37:55,942 --> 01:38:02,566 One, two, three. The whole world will acknowledge Solo. 1566 01:38:06,620 --> 01:38:09,889 [Cole] Jacob Fatu, the Samoan werewolf. 1567 01:38:10,691 --> 01:38:14,844 Or with Tama Tonga. And of course, Solo Sikoa. 1568 01:38:14,878 --> 01:38:18,581 [Graves] Well, I'm gonna tell you this, as long as Jacob Fatu is within earshot, 1569 01:38:18,615 --> 01:38:22,436 it's in all of our best interests to acknowledge Solo, okay? 1570 01:38:22,469 --> 01:38:25,755 You don't have to mean it, but as far as Jacob knows, you do. 1571 01:38:26,373 --> 01:38:28,442 This is a matter of self-preservation. 1572 01:38:28,959 --> 01:38:30,794 Don't disagree with you on that point. 1573 01:38:41,420 --> 01:38:42,639 [bell rings] 1574 01:38:42,673 --> 01:38:46,927 [Garcia] The following is a six-man tag team contest 1575 01:38:46,960 --> 01:38:49,112 scheduled for one fall. 1576 01:38:49,146 --> 01:38:53,300 Introducing first, the team of Tama Tonga, 1577 01:38:53,333 --> 01:38:57,371 Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa, 1578 01:38:57,404 --> 01:39:00,440 the Bloodline. 1579 01:39:00,474 --> 01:39:04,178 [Cole] Solo Sikoa leading this team of, well, 1580 01:39:05,112 --> 01:39:07,931 what Paul Heyman called, quote, "animals." 1581 01:39:07,965 --> 01:39:11,101 [Graves] They got about 15 ft before they can start hearing what you're saying. 1582 01:39:11,134 --> 01:39:13,437 -So just mind your tongue. -[Cole] To the ring, 1583 01:39:13,469 --> 01:39:16,206 this is a six-man tag team matchup, 1584 01:39:16,240 --> 01:39:22,346 where Fatu, Tonga and Solo Sikoa take on three men who've had their differences, 1585 01:39:22,379 --> 01:39:27,067 but now are allies of the original tribal chief, Roman Reigns. 1586 01:39:27,701 --> 01:39:33,523 Sami Zayn, Jimmy and Jey Uso against the bloodline 1587 01:39:33,557 --> 01:39:37,143 live next on Friday Night SmackDown. 1588 01:39:49,489 --> 01:39:53,492 I'm currently standing by in the backstage area waiting to get a word with LA Knight. 1589 01:39:53,527 --> 01:39:55,596 LA, if I could have just a moment of your time. 1590 01:39:55,629 --> 01:39:56,679 We saw you attack Shinsuke-- 1591 01:39:56,713 --> 01:39:59,398 I ain't got time for any of that, 'cause the man they call the Megastar 1592 01:39:59,433 --> 01:40:00,884 is in the building in Phoenix. 1593 01:40:01,602 --> 01:40:04,755 And what that means is Shinsuke Nakamura's got hell to pay 1594 01:40:04,788 --> 01:40:07,441 and pay hell he most certainly will. 1595 01:40:07,474 --> 01:40:10,126 Now I'm guessing you want to know what Nick Aldis was just talking to me about. 1596 01:40:10,160 --> 01:40:11,827 Well, I'll tell you what he was talking to me about. 1597 01:40:11,862 --> 01:40:15,215 He wanted to know what the reason was that I just attacked Shinsuke Nakamura. 1598 01:40:15,249 --> 01:40:17,067 He wanted to know why I did that. 1599 01:40:17,099 --> 01:40:19,268 Well, I told him exactly why I did that. The reason I did that 1600 01:40:19,303 --> 01:40:24,007 is 'cause Nakamura saw fit to come on out and blindside me every chance he could, 1601 01:40:24,041 --> 01:40:26,860 take advantage of my back turned every time he could, and then what did he do? 1602 01:40:26,893 --> 01:40:29,897 He slid right in and got his US Championship, didn't he? 1603 01:40:29,929 --> 01:40:31,831 Well, monkey see, monkey do, my man. 1604 01:40:31,865 --> 01:40:36,320 Every time I see Nakamura, he will get his head stomped in until I get what I want. 1605 01:40:36,353 --> 01:40:37,603 Well, guess what? 1606 01:40:37,638 --> 01:40:40,340 I got what I want. Next week it goes down. 1607 01:40:40,374 --> 01:40:45,228 US Championship, Nakamura, LA Knight, it's going down. 1608 01:40:45,262 --> 01:40:47,664 And then from there, I set my sights on the Royal Rumble 1609 01:40:47,697 --> 01:40:52,102 and taking my place, my rightful place in the main event of WrestleMania, 1610 01:40:52,603 --> 01:40:54,271 'cause 2025 is gonna roll my man, 1611 01:40:54,304 --> 01:40:56,123 and anybody who gets in the way of that train 1612 01:40:56,156 --> 01:41:00,626 getting smacked back to factory settings, and that is just a fact of life, yeah. 1613 01:41:02,862 --> 01:41:04,130 [Graves] It is official. 1614 01:41:04,164 --> 01:41:07,934 LA Knight can bring his sharp tongue and heavy fists, 1615 01:41:07,968 --> 01:41:13,389 and it better bring his A-game because the Megastar will receive an opportunity 1616 01:41:13,423 --> 01:41:16,058 to once again become United States Champion. 1617 01:41:16,093 --> 01:41:19,545 Standing in his way, Shinsuke Nakamura. 1618 01:41:19,580 --> 01:41:23,116 [Cole] And ladies and gentleman, by the time we get to Friday Night SmackDown 1619 01:41:23,150 --> 01:41:25,434 in Portland, Oregon next week, 1620 01:41:25,469 --> 01:41:30,224 you have to wonder if Solo Sikoa, that man, will still be tribal chief. 1621 01:41:30,257 --> 01:41:33,994 Takes on Roman Reigns on the Monday Night Raw debut on Netflix Monday night 1622 01:41:34,027 --> 01:41:38,098 in tribal combat, but right now he's got to deal with a six-man tag team match. 1623 01:41:38,599 --> 01:41:43,487 [crowd chanting, cheering] 1624 01:41:48,308 --> 01:41:49,660 Come on! 1625 01:41:55,516 --> 01:41:57,567 [exclaims] 1626 01:42:00,637 --> 01:42:06,910 Please, please hit my music. Oh, yeah! [exclaims] 1627 01:42:07,411 --> 01:42:08,829 Yeet! 1628 01:42:08,862 --> 01:42:10,563 ["Main Event Ish" playing] 1629 01:42:10,597 --> 01:42:12,115 [Cole] Yeet! 1630 01:42:14,585 --> 01:42:16,687 -Come on, Graves. -[Graves] Nope. 1631 01:42:20,541 --> 01:42:25,128 Ordinarily, I might join you in a round of yeeting, 1632 01:42:25,161 --> 01:42:27,813 but when the Bloodline is this close to the table, 1633 01:42:27,848 --> 01:42:29,950 you can yeet at your own risk. 1634 01:42:30,483 --> 01:42:31,485 [Cole] They can't see me. 1635 01:42:33,837 --> 01:42:36,023 [Graves] I think Tama Tonga's looking this way for you. 1636 01:42:36,056 --> 01:42:37,057 You better be careful. 1637 01:42:37,090 --> 01:42:38,892 I'm gonna just throw this up just to be safe. 1638 01:42:40,344 --> 01:42:43,330 [Cole] Look how I'm yeeting, though. I'm yeet with-- 1639 01:42:43,362 --> 01:42:44,364 I'll throw it up for once. 1640 01:42:44,398 --> 01:42:46,700 [Graves] If there's one thing I've never been curious about you, 1641 01:42:46,733 --> 01:42:49,236 -it's how you yeet, Cole. -[Cole laughs] 1642 01:43:04,418 --> 01:43:08,906 [crowd chanting] 1643 01:43:17,731 --> 01:43:19,599 [Garcia] And their opponents, 1644 01:43:19,633 --> 01:43:24,304 the team of Sami, Jimmy and Jey, 1645 01:43:24,338 --> 01:43:28,107 -the Uso! -[Cole] That's great. 1646 01:43:28,141 --> 01:43:31,044 Sami's an Uso, at least an honorary for tonight. 1647 01:43:31,077 --> 01:43:32,713 Sami Zayn loving it. 1648 01:43:32,746 --> 01:43:35,581 [Graves] It sounds to me like Sami Zayn's been putting in some overtime 1649 01:43:35,616 --> 01:43:39,952 trying to convince the… the family that he's actually part of it. 1650 01:43:39,987 --> 01:43:41,588 Yeah, I know he did. 1651 01:43:42,139 --> 01:43:43,941 I'm gonna just throw this up again to protect you. 1652 01:43:43,974 --> 01:43:45,442 That's… This is… this is not about them. 1653 01:43:45,474 --> 01:43:47,911 This is about me looking out for your well-being, Cole, 1654 01:43:47,945 --> 01:43:49,346 because I'm a good teammate. 1655 01:43:53,666 --> 01:43:56,402 Sami Zayn has these guys turned around so backward, 1656 01:43:56,436 --> 01:43:58,789 they think he's a… [stutters] …triplet. 1657 01:43:58,822 --> 01:44:00,490 [Cole] But I really don't want to acknowledge it. 1658 01:44:00,523 --> 01:44:02,476 [Graves] I don't care, Cole. 1659 01:44:10,500 --> 01:44:14,705 I don't think anybody's been this confused about their real family since Gypsy-Rose. 1660 01:44:14,737 --> 01:44:20,009 Whatever psychological wizardry Sami's pulling on the Usos should be studied. 1661 01:44:25,048 --> 01:44:27,201 [Cole] Solo Sikoa is not impressed. 1662 01:44:27,233 --> 01:44:28,235 [Graves] Yeah. 1663 01:44:28,268 --> 01:44:30,170 You can tell Solo's in a bad mood. 1664 01:44:30,204 --> 01:44:32,673 Ask Paul Heyman what kind of mood Solo's in. 1665 01:44:32,706 --> 01:44:34,808 The Tribal Chief Solo Sikoa. 1666 01:44:35,909 --> 01:44:40,848 Flanked by the Samoan Werewolf, his personal enforcer, Jacob Fatu. 1667 01:44:40,880 --> 01:44:43,366 [Cole] Do you think maybe that Solo's having flashbacks? 1668 01:44:43,400 --> 01:44:46,236 Because the last time he saw the three men in the ring together 1669 01:44:46,269 --> 01:44:48,804 -it was in WarGames when… -[Graves] Solo got beat. 1670 01:44:48,839 --> 01:44:51,058 I think it's about time you and everybody else 1671 01:44:51,090 --> 01:44:54,678 put the respect on Solo's name that is well deserved. 1672 01:44:54,710 --> 01:44:56,612 Solo survived WarGames. 1673 01:44:56,647 --> 01:44:59,866 Sure, Solo came up short, but Solo Sikoa has learned, 1674 01:44:59,900 --> 01:45:00,884 he has improved, 1675 01:45:00,918 --> 01:45:04,353 Solo has grown into the role of Tribal Chief. 1676 01:45:04,388 --> 01:45:09,927 [Cole] Listen, if Solo beats Roman Reigns on the Raw debut on Netflix Monday night, 1677 01:45:09,960 --> 01:45:11,044 I'll acknowledge him. 1678 01:45:11,077 --> 01:45:14,063 But for now, what Paul Heyman said earlier tonight is true. 1679 01:45:14,097 --> 01:45:18,684 He only is wearing the Ula Fala because he actually stole it from Roman Reigns. 1680 01:45:18,719 --> 01:45:21,004 He never earned it. He was never given the Ula Fala. 1681 01:45:21,038 --> 01:45:24,641 It was never bestowed upon him by the family. He stole it. 1682 01:45:24,674 --> 01:45:26,009 And then he brought in these, quote-- 1683 01:45:26,043 --> 01:45:29,295 this is a Paul Heyman word-- "animals" to back him up. 1684 01:45:29,329 --> 01:45:33,467 So, until Solo Sikoa beats Roman Reigns, he's not really the Tribal Chief. 1685 01:45:33,500 --> 01:45:35,936 Just because he says he is… Hey, I could say 1686 01:45:35,969 --> 01:45:38,589 I'm the greatest announcer of all time. It doesn't mean it's true. 1687 01:45:38,621 --> 01:45:39,940 [Graves] Do you hear this, Jacob? 1688 01:45:39,973 --> 01:45:45,379 You hear the nonsense this man is spewing? The disrespect for your Tribal Chief? 1689 01:45:47,197 --> 01:45:48,098 It's nothing personal, Cole. 1690 01:45:48,130 --> 01:45:50,683 -I'm just trying to wind him up. -[Cole] Oh, yeah. Okay, great. 1691 01:45:50,717 --> 01:45:53,603 [Graves] I don't know what I'd do with myself if anything happen to you. 1692 01:45:53,637 --> 01:45:55,589 [Cole chuckles] I'm sure you'd do plenty. 1693 01:45:56,106 --> 01:45:58,107 [crowd chanting] 1694 01:46:03,714 --> 01:46:07,718 [Graves] Tama Tonga pacing back and forth in front of our announce table 1695 01:46:07,750 --> 01:46:10,754 with fury in his eyes like a caged animal. 1696 01:46:10,786 --> 01:46:16,509 With Solo Sikoa in no hurry to start this matchup against Jimmy, Jey, and Sami 1697 01:46:17,777 --> 01:46:23,165 as the 11,000 plus in Phoenix continue to party with the Usos. 1698 01:46:27,137 --> 01:46:30,523 Jimmy remembers what the Bloodline, the new Bloodline, did to him. 1699 01:46:31,141 --> 01:46:33,326 Jey Uso knows that the new Bloodline cost him 1700 01:46:33,360 --> 01:46:34,878 the Intercontinental Championship. 1701 01:46:34,911 --> 01:46:38,248 [Graves] But the reality is that the Usos don't seem to realize right now 1702 01:46:38,282 --> 01:46:43,187 is come Tuesday morning, the three of them may be begging for a spot at the table 1703 01:46:43,786 --> 01:46:45,088 from Solo Sikoa. 1704 01:46:47,907 --> 01:46:50,244 You and your foregone conclusions, 1705 01:46:50,277 --> 01:46:53,480 writing off Solo Sikoa when the man's just getting started. 1706 01:46:53,514 --> 01:46:55,549 [Cole chuckles] I didn't write the man off. 1707 01:46:55,581 --> 01:46:59,870 I said I would acknowledge him if he beats Roman Reigns in Tribal Combat. 1708 01:47:08,010 --> 01:47:09,630 Make no mistake about it, 1709 01:47:09,663 --> 01:47:13,116 [Graves] Solo Sikoa will use that Tribal Combat to his advantage. 1710 01:47:13,866 --> 01:47:20,190 You know that Fatu and Tonga are gonna be lurking around ringside Monday night. 1711 01:47:22,625 --> 01:47:24,928 [crowd chanting] 1712 01:47:26,996 --> 01:47:28,599 [Graves] Sami Zayn dancing around the ring 1713 01:47:28,632 --> 01:47:30,717 like you after a couple too many at the Dirt. 1714 01:47:37,241 --> 01:47:39,142 [Graves] Don't worry, I won't let those photos get out. 1715 01:47:40,093 --> 01:47:41,277 [Cole] We took photos? 1716 01:47:41,311 --> 01:47:43,230 [Graves chuckles] Yeah. With the Jack Daniels statue. 1717 01:47:44,231 --> 01:47:46,232 [crowd cheering] 1718 01:47:51,638 --> 01:47:55,424 [Graves] Capacity crowd is jacked and ready for this matchup to start. 1719 01:47:59,213 --> 01:48:03,032 And it's Jimmy Uso to start things off against… 1720 01:48:04,735 --> 01:48:06,753 -Oh, wait a minute… -[Cole] Gonna be Tama Tonga. 1721 01:48:06,786 --> 01:48:08,054 For the moment we got a standoff. 1722 01:48:09,106 --> 01:48:10,691 [Graves] Good luck, Charles Robinson. 1723 01:48:10,724 --> 01:48:13,544 And here we go, Cole! It's under way. Match hasn't even started. 1724 01:48:14,644 --> 01:48:17,548 [Cole] Six men battling it out here on Smackdown. 1725 01:48:18,782 --> 01:48:21,018 [Graves] I think Charles ought to just take the night off. 1726 01:48:21,050 --> 01:48:22,568 Let these six fight it out. 1727 01:48:23,070 --> 01:48:24,071 Hey, now. 1728 01:48:25,289 --> 01:48:31,428 The new Bloodline's gonna have to regroup. Sami and the Usos have taken control. 1729 01:48:37,217 --> 01:48:38,969 [Graves] Well, we finally got things settled down 1730 01:48:39,001 --> 01:48:40,387 and now the match is under way. 1731 01:48:40,420 --> 01:48:43,857 and this is Jey Uso now off the tag from his brother Jimmy. 1732 01:48:43,891 --> 01:48:47,277 It goes right to the arm of the Samoan Werewolf Jacob Fatu. 1733 01:48:47,811 --> 01:48:48,996 Six-Man Tag Team action. 1734 01:48:49,029 --> 01:48:53,250 Jey, Jimmy and Sami Zayn against the new Bloodline. 1735 01:48:53,767 --> 01:48:55,835 Tag made, here comes Tama Tonga. 1736 01:49:01,607 --> 01:49:05,262 [Cole] Tama taking a cautious approach against Main Event Jey Uso. 1737 01:49:05,295 --> 01:49:06,295 Smart strategy. 1738 01:49:07,147 --> 01:49:10,550 And while Tama Tonga, relatively new to the Bloodline here in WWE, 1739 01:49:10,584 --> 01:49:12,385 this is a world traveled competitor. 1740 01:49:12,419 --> 01:49:15,222 He's had great feels of glory over in Japan. 1741 01:49:15,739 --> 01:49:18,741 He was brought here courtesy of Solo Sikoa 1742 01:49:19,860 --> 01:49:21,394 to fortify the Bloodline. 1743 01:49:21,428 --> 01:49:26,383 [Graves] Well, that is why Tama Tonga is loyal to the man, as is Jacob Fatu. 1744 01:49:27,017 --> 01:49:29,119 Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu will tell you 1745 01:49:29,152 --> 01:49:31,722 this really saved Jacob's life, saved his career. 1746 01:49:31,755 --> 01:49:34,124 Brought him on board, gave him a second chance at everything, 1747 01:49:34,157 --> 01:49:35,157 and Solo is, uh… 1748 01:49:36,543 --> 01:49:39,980 He shows loyalty at every turn for Solo Sikoa because of that. 1749 01:49:49,806 --> 01:49:52,392 [Graves] Ooh, Tama went into the corner. 1750 01:49:53,376 --> 01:49:55,762 [Cole] Do you see a difference in the way that Solo Sikoa 1751 01:49:55,795 --> 01:49:57,981 runs the Bloodline and the way that Roman Reigns did? 1752 01:49:58,014 --> 01:49:58,999 Tag, here comes Sami. 1753 01:49:59,165 --> 01:50:04,838 [Graves] Honestly, I think Solo runs his bloodline as a more cohesive unit 1754 01:50:04,871 --> 01:50:06,206 than Roman Reigns ever did. 1755 01:50:06,240 --> 01:50:09,660 Roman was the kingpin who had underlings that did his bidding. 1756 01:50:09,692 --> 01:50:12,846 Solo is in there with the trenches with his guys. 1757 01:50:13,429 --> 01:50:15,915 [Cole] But again, Roman Reigns was appointed that by his family. 1758 01:50:15,949 --> 01:50:16,950 Oh! 1759 01:50:16,983 --> 01:50:20,454 Solo Sikoa never was bestowed the Ula Fala. He stole it. 1760 01:50:20,487 --> 01:50:22,973 -Of course, that-- -[Graves] If you say stole-- 1761 01:50:23,005 --> 01:50:24,708 [Cole] Hey, that was-- No, Heyman said stole. 1762 01:50:26,293 --> 01:50:28,661 [Graves] You could say steal or took. 1763 01:50:29,196 --> 01:50:32,432 I mean, power is very rarely just given to somebody new. 1764 01:50:32,465 --> 01:50:34,550 It has to be taken, and that's what Solo did. 1765 01:50:34,585 --> 01:50:36,719 Solo took initiative that, once upon a time, 1766 01:50:36,753 --> 01:50:39,072 would have made Roman Reigns proud. 1767 01:50:39,106 --> 01:50:41,407 [Cole] Yeah, but Solo Sikoa-- Oh, look at this. 1768 01:50:41,441 --> 01:50:42,992 [crowd clamoring] 1769 01:50:43,059 --> 01:50:44,143 Getting involved there. 1770 01:50:44,178 --> 01:50:45,862 Solo can earn it, Corey, on Monday night. 1771 01:50:45,896 --> 01:50:47,848 If he can beat Roman Reigns in Tribal Combat, 1772 01:50:47,880 --> 01:50:50,217 then there's nobody in the world that's ever gonna question the fact 1773 01:50:50,250 --> 01:50:52,385 that he deserves to be the Tribal Chief. 1774 01:50:55,923 --> 01:50:58,375 [Graves] Let's take a look at the teamwork by the Bloodline. 1775 01:50:58,407 --> 01:51:04,364 Solo on the outside, just whipping Jimmy Uso's neck across the top rope. 1776 01:51:04,398 --> 01:51:10,637 And now Solo Sikoa into the ring, man has been so dominant as of late. 1777 01:51:12,272 --> 01:51:14,473 Huh? You see that, Roman? This is what's gonna happen to you! 1778 01:51:14,508 --> 01:51:17,027 [Cole] At this point in the matchup, Jimmy Uso knows he's in trouble. 1779 01:51:17,059 --> 01:51:20,230 He's one half of perhaps the greatest tag team in WWE history. 1780 01:51:20,264 --> 01:51:22,665 [Graves] He's also being beaten down by his younger brother. 1781 01:51:22,699 --> 01:51:24,835 Let's not forget that Solo, Jimmy and Jey are brothers. 1782 01:51:24,867 --> 01:51:25,869 [crowd boos] 1783 01:51:25,902 --> 01:51:26,904 [Cole] Well, you know what? 1784 01:51:26,937 --> 01:51:29,489 You can discuss that with Jimmy and Jey who don't ever like to bring that up 1785 01:51:29,523 --> 01:51:32,125 unless it's to denigrate the new Tribal Chief, 1786 01:51:32,159 --> 01:51:35,728 unless it's to make a joke at the expense of Solo Sikoa. 1787 01:51:35,762 --> 01:51:39,799 Solo has been pretty damn dominant without his big brothers lately. 1788 01:51:40,400 --> 01:51:43,019 And I don't mean that as disrespect to the Usos, I'm a big fan. 1789 01:51:43,053 --> 01:51:43,871 Get your ass up. 1790 01:51:43,904 --> 01:51:45,822 But let's just call reality reality. 1791 01:51:51,228 --> 01:51:55,331 And now, again just making Jimmy suffer, is Solo Sikoa. 1792 01:52:09,862 --> 01:52:16,687 And again Solo, and every move is to send a message to Roman. 1793 01:52:18,388 --> 01:52:24,327 [Cole] Solo right now has an iron grip on the trapezius muscle of Jimmy Uso. 1794 01:52:24,361 --> 01:52:27,014 This is an agonizing position to be trapped in if you're Jimmy. 1795 01:52:29,116 --> 01:52:31,768 [Graves] Jimmy, remember this is his return to action. 1796 01:52:32,318 --> 01:52:34,605 First time he's been in the ring since WarGames 1797 01:52:34,638 --> 01:52:38,858 when he broke his toe coming off the top of the cage with a splash. 1798 01:52:41,827 --> 01:52:44,630 Now separation. Jimmy needs to make a tag. 1799 01:52:45,531 --> 01:52:46,567 Here comes Sami Zayn. 1800 01:52:47,416 --> 01:52:52,306 And Sami Zayn, teeing off on Solo Sikoa. 1801 01:52:57,777 --> 01:53:01,148 Sami now… Collision, center of the ring, both men still on their feet. 1802 01:53:04,183 --> 01:53:08,922 [Cole] Here comes the tenacious Sami Zayn, but a right by Solo just dropped him. 1803 01:53:10,973 --> 01:53:13,093 [Graves] Sami, now sent across the ring, off the second rope. 1804 01:53:13,125 --> 01:53:15,579 Leapfrog, up over the top-- and a big Clothesline by Sami! 1805 01:53:15,612 --> 01:53:18,048 And now Sami's starting to build a bit of momentum here. 1806 01:53:19,098 --> 01:53:20,683 [crowd cheering] 1807 01:53:23,654 --> 01:53:29,058 [crowd chanting] One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten! 1808 01:53:29,092 --> 01:53:32,329 WWE fans in Phoenix, formerly behind Sami and the Usos-- Oh, big elbow. 1809 01:53:33,797 --> 01:53:35,432 And an elbow now to Solo Sikoa. 1810 01:53:36,183 --> 01:53:39,219 Sami Zayn perched on the middle turnbuckle. Here he comes. 1811 01:53:39,253 --> 01:53:40,904 [Cole] Sami now caught by Solo 1812 01:53:40,938 --> 01:53:42,906 and Solo turns it around into a Spinning Solo. 1813 01:53:43,874 --> 01:53:45,692 Solo Sikoa has taken over. 1814 01:53:45,726 --> 01:53:49,045 Our Six-Man Tag Team match continues live. 1815 01:53:54,268 --> 01:53:56,320 [Graves] Solo Sikoa and the new Bloodline, as you've seen, 1816 01:53:56,353 --> 01:53:59,673 have taken over this matchup, here at Friday Night Smackdown. 1817 01:53:59,706 --> 01:54:02,675 Sami Zayn trying to rally and either tag in Jimmy or Jey Uso, 1818 01:54:02,709 --> 01:54:06,947 but a Samoan Drop by Solo Sikoa crawls to the cover. 1819 01:54:06,980 --> 01:54:09,049 Holding the leg now on Sami, who kicks out. 1820 01:54:09,700 --> 01:54:15,973 This coming Monday, Solo Sikoa can put all the critics to shame 1821 01:54:16,456 --> 01:54:20,794 and he can knock off Roman Reigns in Tribal Combat for the Ula Fala 1822 01:54:20,826 --> 01:54:22,663 to become the real tribal chief. 1823 01:54:23,563 --> 01:54:26,967 It's the Monday Night Raw debut on Netflix in Los Angeles. 1824 01:54:28,000 --> 01:54:31,955 [Graves] The Ula Fala may not have been given or bestowed upon Solo Sikoa, 1825 01:54:31,989 --> 01:54:33,072 but let me ask you this, Cole: 1826 01:54:33,106 --> 01:54:35,558 Do you know what happens to lions when they get old? 1827 01:54:36,509 --> 01:54:38,495 No, you don't, because they don't get old. 1828 01:54:38,529 --> 01:54:42,316 Lions get taken out by the new leader, by the new head of the pride. 1829 01:54:42,348 --> 01:54:46,119 That's exactly what we're seeing from Solo Sikoa and the new Bloodline. 1830 01:54:46,820 --> 01:54:50,089 Roman wasn't ready to give up the Ula Fala, so Solo took it. 1831 01:54:50,924 --> 01:54:52,192 It's the law of the jungle. 1832 01:54:52,226 --> 01:54:56,063 [Cole] And now Tama Tonga hammering away on Sami Zayn, 1833 01:54:59,199 --> 01:55:02,201 [Graves] One of the… Maybe the most vicious of this group. 1834 01:55:02,236 --> 01:55:04,204 -Look at him. -[Cole] Absolutely relentless. 1835 01:55:04,237 --> 01:55:05,923 How do you contend with this? 1836 01:55:05,956 --> 01:55:08,842 My God, Sami's being mauled right now. 1837 01:55:08,875 --> 01:55:12,795 [Graves] Tama Tonga just beating the daylights out of Sami Zayn. 1838 01:55:14,615 --> 01:55:17,985 [Cole] Charles Robinson right there, keeping a close eye on the situation. 1839 01:55:18,018 --> 01:55:20,469 [Graves] Now, if that wasn't bad, look who's in. 1840 01:55:21,572 --> 01:55:22,572 Jacob Fatu. 1841 01:55:22,606 --> 01:55:25,041 [Cole] For whatever's left of Sami Zayn's brain to scramble, 1842 01:55:25,075 --> 01:55:26,876 the Samoan Werewolf will happily do. 1843 01:55:26,910 --> 01:55:28,745 -Come on, buddy. -Hey! 1844 01:55:28,779 --> 01:55:30,864 -My Tribal Chief! -[Charles] You gotta stand back. 1845 01:55:30,898 --> 01:55:31,898 I'm not playing. 1846 01:55:31,932 --> 01:55:35,853 [Graves] He's one of the most frightening individuals I've ever witnessed. 1847 01:55:36,737 --> 01:55:37,737 [Cole] What is that? 1848 01:55:38,621 --> 01:55:43,427 [Graves] Whatever the hell Jacob wants it to be because you or me or anybody else 1849 01:55:43,460 --> 01:55:44,710 isn't telling him any different. 1850 01:55:48,298 --> 01:55:51,552 [Cole] We saw Michin twerking earlier tonight. Don't think that was that. 1851 01:55:53,237 --> 01:55:56,589 [Graves] I'ma just pretend you didn't compare whatever Jacob Fatu just did 1852 01:55:56,623 --> 01:55:58,241 to Michin earlier in the night. 1853 01:55:58,275 --> 01:55:59,726 [Cole] Tag, here comes Solo Sikoa. 1854 01:55:59,759 --> 01:56:02,829 And Sikoa now, again, takes the fight to Sami Zayn. 1855 01:56:03,563 --> 01:56:07,985 [Graves] So much history between all these men in this match tonight. 1856 01:56:09,652 --> 01:56:12,505 The takeover of the Bloodline by Solo and company. 1857 01:56:13,257 --> 01:56:16,527 Following WrestleMania when Roman Reigns lost to Cody Rhodes, 1858 01:56:17,076 --> 01:56:19,246 the takeout of Jimmy Uso and of Paul Heyman… 1859 01:56:20,746 --> 01:56:22,965 Jey Uso, and look at this now. 1860 01:56:23,000 --> 01:56:27,120 Blue Thunder Bomb by Sami! Can he make a tag? 1861 01:56:27,154 --> 01:56:29,188 [crowd cheers] 1862 01:56:29,940 --> 01:56:35,312 [Cole] I have no idea where Sami gets this, but it's become his MO. 1863 01:56:35,344 --> 01:56:38,014 You can never count Zayn out. 1864 01:56:45,289 --> 01:56:48,407 [Graves] Solo tags Tama Tonga. Jey Uso, Main Event. 1865 01:56:48,442 --> 01:56:51,027 Jey Uso, legal for his team. 1866 01:56:51,527 --> 01:56:52,996 [crowd chanting] 1867 01:56:56,567 --> 01:56:59,253 [Cole] And he's sounding throughout the Footprint Center. 1868 01:57:06,677 --> 01:57:09,596 [Graves] Superkick to the body and an uppercut from Main Event. 1869 01:57:12,348 --> 01:57:13,834 Well Jey Uso went for a Samoan Drop. 1870 01:57:14,651 --> 01:57:17,286 Tama Tanga sends him to the corner. Tag made, Jimmy's legal. 1871 01:57:17,321 --> 01:57:20,139 I'm not sure Tanga realizes it, but he will momentarily. 1872 01:57:20,174 --> 01:57:24,577 [Cole] This is that day one-ish tag team chemistry on a different level. 1873 01:57:24,611 --> 01:57:27,581 Yeah, you mentioned earlier, perhaps the greatest tag team of all time. 1874 01:57:27,614 --> 01:57:29,566 Jimmy and Jey working together now. 1875 01:57:30,867 --> 01:57:33,170 Jimmy going low, here comes Jey. 1876 01:57:36,623 --> 01:57:37,508 Double team. 1877 01:57:38,808 --> 01:57:40,811 [crowd cheers] 1878 01:57:40,844 --> 01:57:43,413 And now Jacob Fatu back into the ring. 1879 01:57:43,447 --> 01:57:47,401 Fatu… Uso sent him over the top rope. 1880 01:57:47,433 --> 01:57:48,969 -Oh, my God. -Jimmy hit hard too. 1881 01:57:49,001 --> 01:57:51,388 That's tough to tell who got the win from that exchange. 1882 01:57:51,420 --> 01:57:53,973 Now from behind, Tonga gotta roll up Jey Uso to kick out in two. 1883 01:57:55,826 --> 01:57:58,344 Jey Uso now-- Oh, Neckbreaker. 1884 01:57:59,763 --> 01:58:04,634 Cover. Hook of the leg. Kick out by Tonga. 1885 01:58:07,521 --> 01:58:08,554 Take a look at this. 1886 01:58:09,106 --> 01:58:14,827 Jey Uso with that Neckbreaker very nearly earned the victory 1887 01:58:14,862 --> 01:58:16,880 for himself, Sami and Jimmy. 1888 01:58:17,464 --> 01:58:18,464 Tama Tonga-- 1889 01:58:18,498 --> 01:58:22,753 Meanwhile, uh, Jacob Fatu-- sorry Corey-- just ripped Jimmy Uso off the apron 1890 01:58:22,786 --> 01:58:26,572 and drove him in the barricade and Sami Zayn now gets involved. 1891 01:58:29,442 --> 01:58:33,146 Sami gets-- bang! A face full of steel for his troubles. 1892 01:58:33,179 --> 01:58:37,284 There have been bodies flying everywhere in the Six-Man Tag match. 1893 01:58:37,317 --> 01:58:41,004 Tama Tonga from behind. Jay Uso, face-first off the post. 1894 01:58:41,038 --> 01:58:45,424 Tama Tonga… bang! DDT for the win. 1895 01:58:45,459 --> 01:58:48,612 Cover now, hook of the leg. Kick out. 1896 01:58:52,648 --> 01:58:57,670 Take a look at this variation on the DDT by Tama Tonga. 1897 01:58:58,472 --> 01:59:00,139 putting in the body scissors. 1898 01:59:01,541 --> 01:59:05,746 Using all of his weight to drive Jey face-first into the mat. 1899 01:59:06,780 --> 01:59:09,465 Tag made, Jacob Fatu now in the ring. 1900 01:59:11,117 --> 01:59:13,570 We look on from the Footprint Center here in Phoenix. 1901 01:59:13,603 --> 01:59:14,554 [Fatu] This is your one? 1902 01:59:18,642 --> 01:59:20,059 The Samoan Werewolf… 1903 01:59:20,093 --> 01:59:21,327 You should've joined us! 1904 01:59:21,361 --> 01:59:22,362 …barking at the WWE player. 1905 01:59:22,396 --> 01:59:25,866 You should've joined and acknowledged Solo! 1906 01:59:27,567 --> 01:59:29,585 He claims that Jey will acknowledge Solo. 1907 01:59:30,087 --> 01:59:32,255 Everybody may have to acknowledge him after Monday night. 1908 01:59:33,190 --> 01:59:35,675 Kicked by Uso, Jey drives Jacob to the corner. 1909 01:59:38,644 --> 01:59:41,063 Sami makes the tag, he's legal. 1910 01:59:44,166 --> 01:59:45,669 Now Jimmy's legal. 1911 01:59:45,701 --> 01:59:49,673 'Cause that Superkick by Jey Uso must have rocked Jacob Fatu 1912 01:59:49,705 --> 01:59:50,706 something fierce. 1913 01:59:50,741 --> 01:59:52,375 Fatu attempted to use the rope to stand up, 1914 01:59:52,409 --> 01:59:53,994 and it's like his legs weren't underneath him. 1915 01:59:54,027 --> 01:59:55,027 [crowd chanting] Uso! Uso! 1916 01:59:55,062 --> 01:59:56,112 The Werewolf might be rocked. 1917 01:59:57,697 --> 02:00:00,433 And now Jey Uso backing it on up. 1918 02:00:00,467 --> 02:00:04,388 Jimmy gonna join him and Sami Zayn as well. 1919 02:00:06,139 --> 02:00:07,139 [crowd cheers] 1920 02:00:07,174 --> 02:00:09,058 Remember Jimmy's the legal man, I believe. 1921 02:00:10,110 --> 02:00:13,880 It's Sami now, and Jey, blasting Tama Tonga and Solo Sikoa off the apron, 1922 02:00:15,732 --> 02:00:18,317 a little Uso shuffle there. 1923 02:00:18,352 --> 02:00:20,888 -Incoming! -And suicide dive. 1924 02:00:21,755 --> 02:00:25,291 Drive solo and Tama Tonga into the announce table. 1925 02:00:25,325 --> 02:00:27,561 But now up to the top rope, Jimmy Uso. 1926 02:00:28,594 --> 02:00:34,617 Jimmy with the Uso Splash. Cover on Jacob Fatu, who kicks out in two. 1927 02:00:35,501 --> 02:00:41,023 Hey, Cole, I'd love to see another angle of that. Jimmy Uso delivering the splash. 1928 02:00:41,058 --> 02:00:42,742 Notice he put his feet underneath him. 1929 02:00:42,776 --> 02:00:46,096 Maybe this is a little bit of a mental hangover from WarGames 1930 02:00:46,129 --> 02:00:47,264 suffering the foot injury. 1931 02:00:47,297 --> 02:00:52,018 Exactly. The broken toe… Somebody came off with a splash off the top of the cage. 1932 02:00:52,052 --> 02:00:54,721 I don't know if Jimmy was trying to protect his foot or just protect himself, 1933 02:00:54,755 --> 02:00:56,956 but either way he better start praying. 1934 02:00:56,990 --> 02:01:00,027 And there's a splash from Jacob Fatu. 1935 02:01:01,879 --> 02:01:05,598 No remorse, no fear, no mercy! 1936 02:01:06,983 --> 02:01:09,236 A man that big shouldn't move like that. 1937 02:01:09,268 --> 02:01:12,121 Cover. Sami Zayn breaks things up. 1938 02:01:14,691 --> 02:01:20,264 Take a look at this. Double jump Moonsault, a thing of beauty. 1939 02:01:21,197 --> 02:01:26,553 But the Samoan Werewolf Jacob Fatu, and had it not been for Sami Zayn, 1940 02:01:26,587 --> 02:01:29,389 this one would be over in favor of the bloodline. 1941 02:01:31,541 --> 02:01:33,227 Sami sent over the top rope. 1942 02:01:41,117 --> 02:01:46,306 Jacob could be trying to position Jimmy for the impact DDT he uses so well. 1943 02:01:46,339 --> 02:01:50,027 Jey Uso's legal. Double team now by the Usos. 1944 02:01:53,280 --> 02:01:55,933 Main Event Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso now with a double Superkick. 1945 02:01:55,965 --> 02:01:59,736 Uso's in stereo. Cover now. To win this Six-Man Tag Team matchup. 1946 02:01:59,769 --> 02:02:01,004 Jacob kicks at two. 1947 02:02:06,593 --> 02:02:09,996 [Graves] Wait a second. That's Drew McIntyre. 1948 02:02:10,030 --> 02:02:14,151 [Cole] McIntyre, who was here earlier tonight to confront Cody Rhodes, 1949 02:02:14,183 --> 02:02:18,955 who has Jey Uso Monday night on the raw debut on Netflix, 1950 02:02:18,989 --> 02:02:22,108 causes a distraction, at least, momentarily, 1951 02:02:22,142 --> 02:02:25,012 and Jey Uso goes right after Drew McIntyre. 1952 02:02:26,580 --> 02:02:30,017 Suicide dive takes out the Scottish warrior. 1953 02:02:30,049 --> 02:02:32,486 [Graves] Jey knows he's got to keep his eye on the ball. 1954 02:02:33,804 --> 02:02:37,824 -From the top, main event, -[Cole] Jey Uso, nobody home. 1955 02:02:37,857 --> 02:02:41,178 Jacob Fatu, pop up, Samoan drop. 1956 02:02:43,230 --> 02:02:46,884 [Graves] Launched into the heavens, cover by Fatu, 1957 02:02:46,916 --> 02:02:48,835 [Cole] And Uso kicks out at two, 1958 02:02:48,869 --> 02:02:50,637 and the match continues. 1959 02:02:52,906 --> 02:02:55,107 [Graves] Jacob Fatu is a freak athlete. 1960 02:02:56,809 --> 02:03:00,280 All the gifts an athlete could hope for with none of the morality. 1961 02:03:02,950 --> 02:03:07,087 [Cole] Jey Uso, who is in deep, deep trouble, dragged to the corner. 1962 02:03:09,388 --> 02:03:13,110 And I believe Jacob Fatu is presenting Jey Uso 1963 02:03:14,027 --> 02:03:19,148 as a sacrifice to the tribal chief Solo Sikoa. 1964 02:03:19,183 --> 02:03:22,768 -I love you, Solo! -[crowd chanting] I love you, Solo! 1965 02:03:26,123 --> 02:03:28,375 -[Graves] Oh! -[Cole] Nobody home. 1966 02:03:28,407 --> 02:03:30,943 Jey moved out of harm's way. Remember Solo's legal. 1967 02:03:30,978 --> 02:03:32,862 Jey Uso caught him with a kick. 1968 02:03:32,896 --> 02:03:35,464 Solo driven out of the ring. Jacob Fatu now. 1969 02:03:36,349 --> 02:03:37,901 Uso. Spear! 1970 02:03:40,103 --> 02:03:41,672 But Jey doesn't realize, 1971 02:03:41,705 --> 02:03:45,526 well, maybe I'm not sure if he realizes that Jacob's not the legal man. 1972 02:03:45,558 --> 02:03:48,327 [Graves] There was so much chaos occurring at the moment of the tag. 1973 02:03:48,829 --> 02:03:50,297 [Cole] Uso Splash! 1974 02:03:51,031 --> 02:03:55,719 Solo Sikoa, who is legal, with a Samoan Strike! 1975 02:03:58,856 --> 02:04:01,825 -Solo and the Bloodline with a win. -[bell rings] 1976 02:04:02,659 --> 02:04:08,197 [Announcer] Here are your winners. The Bloodline! 1977 02:04:11,134 --> 02:04:16,906 Solo Sikoa with a definitive statement to Roman Reigns. 1978 02:04:17,523 --> 02:04:20,227 He slays Jey Uso tonight. 1979 02:04:20,878 --> 02:04:24,848 Roman Reigns, you're next. 1980 02:04:25,365 --> 02:04:27,634 ♪ You see the light You can believe all the hype ♪ 1981 02:04:27,668 --> 02:04:30,254 ♪ Relentless from day to the night You paying the price ♪ 1982 02:04:30,286 --> 02:04:33,040 ♪ Tell 'em my time is now I'm active and ready to fight ♪ 1983 02:04:33,072 --> 02:04:36,710 Solo is pointing down at the [indistinct] 1984 02:04:37,227 --> 02:04:39,663 Take a look at the closing moments of this one. 1985 02:04:39,696 --> 02:04:45,201 Jey Uso with the splash, unaware that Solo was the legal competitor 1986 02:04:45,235 --> 02:04:48,321 for The Bloodline, Samoan spike. 1987 02:04:48,355 --> 02:04:51,791 And what could have been a glimpse into the future, 1988 02:04:51,825 --> 02:04:55,195 could the same fate await the OTC? 1989 02:04:55,228 --> 02:04:57,431 We'll have our answers on Monday. 1990 02:04:57,464 --> 02:05:02,186 Monday Night Raw on Netflix, live at the Intuit Dome, 1991 02:05:02,219 --> 02:05:06,039 8:00 Eastern, 5:00 Pacific. It is a battle for supremacy. 1992 02:05:06,072 --> 02:05:09,960 Tribal Combat to determine the true tribal chief. 1993 02:05:09,992 --> 02:05:13,964 It is Roman Reigns versus Solo Sikoa. 1994 02:05:15,398 --> 02:05:18,451 In a deeply personal rivalry, main event, 1995 02:05:18,485 --> 02:05:21,054 Jey Uso will have a chance to settle the score 1996 02:05:21,088 --> 02:05:24,357 with the Scottish warrior Drew McIntyre. 1997 02:05:24,391 --> 02:05:28,161 Speaking of settling the score, Rhea Ripley with an opportunity 1998 02:05:28,195 --> 02:05:33,299 to take the Women's World Championship from Liv Morgan live on Monday night. 1999 02:05:34,668 --> 02:05:37,621 And this one has been brewing for a long time. 2000 02:05:38,170 --> 02:05:43,043 The first stop of John Cena's farewell tour begins Monday. 2001 02:05:43,076 --> 02:05:47,464 In one of the most emotional personal battles we've ever seen in WWE. 2002 02:05:47,496 --> 02:05:51,652 The main event, CM Punk versus Seth "Freakin" Rollins. 2003 02:05:51,684 --> 02:05:53,853 The debut of Monday Night Raw. 2004 02:05:53,887 --> 02:06:00,360 History in the making, live Monday night on Netflix. 2005 02:06:00,393 --> 02:06:03,130 ♪ Been through The struggle, the hustle, the pain ♪ 2006 02:06:03,163 --> 02:06:05,398 ♪ I see the smiles From the fake on they face ♪ 2007 02:06:05,432 --> 02:06:07,317 ♪ This is my time Ain't no time to waist ♪ ♪