1 00:00:08,542 --> 00:00:09,676 [Triple H] Then. 2 00:00:13,330 --> 00:00:14,414 Now. 3 00:00:19,319 --> 00:00:20,454 Forever. 4 00:00:28,662 --> 00:00:29,813 Together. 5 00:00:38,004 --> 00:00:40,924 [Tessitore] We are in Greensboro, North Carolina, 6 00:00:40,958 --> 00:00:46,163 and it's a huge night of action ahead on Friday Night SmackDown. 7 00:00:46,196 --> 00:00:50,717 In-ring history runs deep in this city, and tonight we're gonna add to it. 8 00:00:51,518 --> 00:00:55,388 Look at the scene inside the First Horizon Coliseum 9 00:00:55,422 --> 00:01:00,459 as the WWE Women's Championship will be on the line. 10 00:01:00,494 --> 00:01:03,196 It is Tiffy Time here in Greensboro. 11 00:01:03,730 --> 00:01:05,866 It's been nearly four weeks since Tiffany Stratton 12 00:01:05,899 --> 00:01:07,417 defended her title WrestleMania. 13 00:01:07,451 --> 00:01:09,902 Now comes an equally tough task. 14 00:01:09,937 --> 00:01:14,541 For 153 days, Nia Jax was the champion. 15 00:01:15,058 --> 00:01:18,911 Now after some time away, she's been breaking everything in sight. 16 00:01:18,946 --> 00:01:22,899 Tonight, Nia Jax, having just claimed the number one contender status, 17 00:01:22,933 --> 00:01:24,500 up against Tiffany Stratton, 18 00:01:24,535 --> 00:01:27,354 who has defended this championship three times already. 19 00:01:27,387 --> 00:01:30,774 Jax, Tiffy Time, for the championship tonight as we are on the heels 20 00:01:30,807 --> 00:01:35,345 of the shocking events that took place just six days ago at Backlash. 21 00:01:37,898 --> 00:01:41,268 [hip-hop music plays] 22 00:01:41,301 --> 00:01:45,488 [Cole] You are looking live at the sold-out Enterprise Center 23 00:01:45,521 --> 00:01:47,774 in downtown St. Louis, Missouri 24 00:01:49,309 --> 00:01:52,729 for WWE Backlash! 25 00:01:55,681 --> 00:01:59,720 Fatal 4-Way Match for the United States Championship. 26 00:02:02,356 --> 00:02:05,225 [Barrett] All bets are off now. Every man for himself. 27 00:02:08,011 --> 00:02:09,061 He's bored at work! 28 00:02:09,562 --> 00:02:11,698 [Cole] South of Heaven Chokeslam! 29 00:02:11,732 --> 00:02:13,534 [Barrett] Both men wiped out! 30 00:02:14,351 --> 00:02:16,136 [Cole] Solo Sikoa… 31 00:02:16,703 --> 00:02:17,771 Who the… 32 00:02:17,804 --> 00:02:20,207 One of the biggest free agents on the planet! 33 00:02:20,807 --> 00:02:23,709 Fatu looks as perplexed as the rest of us. 34 00:02:24,977 --> 00:02:26,647 [Taylor] …and still… 35 00:02:35,388 --> 00:02:40,410 [Cole] I still get goose bumps every time these two men grace the ring. 36 00:02:41,161 --> 00:02:45,933 [Barrett] Two of the most iconic professional wrestlers of this millennium. 37 00:02:46,533 --> 00:02:48,519 [Cole] Big fight atmospheres. 38 00:02:48,552 --> 00:02:54,775 Orton, Cena, perhaps the final time for the Undisputed WWE Championship. 39 00:02:56,542 --> 00:03:00,197 It is the final months of Cena's legendary career. 40 00:03:00,230 --> 00:03:02,114 He wants to retire as champion. 41 00:03:02,149 --> 00:03:04,650 Orton has something to say about it tonight. 42 00:03:04,685 --> 00:03:06,753 Oh, wait a minute. AA! 43 00:03:06,786 --> 00:03:09,189 AA by Cena! Kick out by Randy. 44 00:03:11,158 --> 00:03:14,795 Randy now went for an RKO. Orton shoved into the official. 45 00:03:15,328 --> 00:03:17,731 RKO out of nowhere! 46 00:03:19,099 --> 00:03:21,768 Official Eddie Orengo into the ring! 47 00:03:22,703 --> 00:03:24,605 Cena kicks at two! 48 00:03:24,637 --> 00:03:27,040 Not quite quick enough for Randy Orton. 49 00:03:29,209 --> 00:03:31,143 Oh, and the championship… 50 00:03:32,411 --> 00:03:35,114 RKO! The official's down again. 51 00:03:35,148 --> 00:03:39,119 Randy Orton's got the damn championship won again! 52 00:03:40,053 --> 00:03:43,190 Nick Aldis and a bunch of officials heading down to the ring. 53 00:03:43,724 --> 00:03:46,260 [Barrett] Randy of course distraught. He had this won! 54 00:03:47,160 --> 00:03:51,565 [Cole] Randy Orton completely out of his mind! 55 00:03:55,351 --> 00:03:58,221 [Barrett] One final legend to kill. 56 00:04:02,326 --> 00:04:03,677 [Cole] R-Truth… 57 00:04:03,709 --> 00:04:05,696 [Barrett] …hell are you doing, Truth? 58 00:04:05,728 --> 00:04:06,914 [Cole] RKO! 59 00:04:06,947 --> 00:04:10,884 Truth, a longtime fan, coming out here to defend John. 60 00:04:11,685 --> 00:04:13,420 [crowd boos] 61 00:04:25,465 --> 00:04:26,849 [crowd] One… 62 00:04:26,884 --> 00:04:28,217 two… 63 00:04:28,252 --> 00:04:29,353 three! 64 00:04:29,385 --> 00:04:30,654 -[bell rings] -[crowd boos] 65 00:04:33,173 --> 00:04:35,442 [Cole] I don't even know what to say anymore, 66 00:04:35,474 --> 00:04:37,844 except the fact that the old John Cena never… 67 00:04:38,979 --> 00:04:40,830 would have taken a victory like that. 68 00:04:44,784 --> 00:04:47,054 [Tessitore] What a scene that was in St. Louis. 69 00:04:47,087 --> 00:04:48,688 ["Taking It All" playing] 70 00:04:48,722 --> 00:04:50,724 [Tessitore] And now here in Greensboro, 71 00:04:51,675 --> 00:04:53,810 Joe Tessitore and Wade Barrett with you. 72 00:04:54,928 --> 00:04:58,732 And it has been an interesting path lately for Solo Sikoa. 73 00:04:59,816 --> 00:05:04,087 Ever present by the side of Jacob Fatu in the midst of his championship ascent. 74 00:05:04,121 --> 00:05:07,875 Wade, then a week ago at Backlash, bringing new heavy muscle into the pool. 75 00:05:08,609 --> 00:05:10,911 [Barrett] Yeah, well, despite the name Solo, 76 00:05:10,943 --> 00:05:14,164 the MO of Solo Sikoa since arriving 77 00:05:14,198 --> 00:05:19,253 on both Raw and SmackDown has quite simply been the numbers game. 78 00:05:19,286 --> 00:05:22,556 It's very hard to use the numbers game when your numbers 79 00:05:22,589 --> 00:05:24,474 have dropped through injury. 80 00:05:24,508 --> 00:05:29,513 Solo Sikoa lost the Tongan Terrors not so long ago, 81 00:05:29,546 --> 00:05:33,683 but he found himself a major new acquisition 82 00:05:33,717 --> 00:05:36,520 and what a ball of muscle that man is. 83 00:05:36,553 --> 00:05:42,842 A man who wrecked shop at Backlash, most specifically wrecking the body 84 00:05:42,876 --> 00:05:46,330 and chances of LA Knight 85 00:05:46,363 --> 00:05:50,267 in the United States Championship Fatal 4-Way matchup. 86 00:05:50,300 --> 00:05:52,553 [Tessitore] And coming up later tonight, Solo will have a chance 87 00:05:52,585 --> 00:05:54,137 to chart his own course. 88 00:05:54,171 --> 00:05:56,356 We're only three weeks away from Money In The Bank, 89 00:05:56,390 --> 00:05:59,960 and it will be a men's qualifier that will feature Solo Sikoa 90 00:05:59,993 --> 00:06:03,714 against Big Brother Jimmy Uso and the thrilling Rey Fenix. 91 00:06:03,746 --> 00:06:04,914 That's tonight. 92 00:06:05,465 --> 00:06:06,832 ♪ I am elite Note the name ♪ 93 00:06:06,866 --> 00:06:08,418 ♪ The legacy Runs through my veins ♪ 94 00:06:08,452 --> 00:06:10,904 ♪ I am a king I do not ever pretend… ♪ 95 00:06:10,938 --> 00:06:12,306 [music fades out] 96 00:06:15,976 --> 00:06:18,679 [crowd chants] Fatu! Fatu! Fatu! Fatu! Fatu! 97 00:06:29,156 --> 00:06:31,558 [chanting continues] 98 00:06:37,813 --> 00:06:39,316 Ladies and gentlemen… 99 00:06:40,000 --> 00:06:43,070 [crowd boos] 100 00:06:44,054 --> 00:06:46,139 …please help me welcome 101 00:06:47,474 --> 00:06:52,763 the man who helped keep the United States Championship in this family… 102 00:06:53,280 --> 00:06:54,865 [crowd boos] 103 00:06:56,200 --> 00:06:59,102 My man, JC. 104 00:07:09,296 --> 00:07:13,734 When Roman lost to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania, 105 00:07:13,767 --> 00:07:16,486 he ruined everything for my family. 106 00:07:18,888 --> 00:07:20,907 He ruined everything. 107 00:07:22,359 --> 00:07:23,827 We lost everything. 108 00:07:25,979 --> 00:07:30,150 But now I'm here to take it all back. 109 00:07:31,251 --> 00:07:34,555 [crowd chants] Fatu! Fatu! Fatu! Fatu! 110 00:07:34,587 --> 00:07:39,142 And that starts with me by winning the qualifying match, 111 00:07:39,176 --> 00:07:41,144 going on to Money In The Bank, 112 00:07:41,178 --> 00:07:45,132 grabbing that briefcase and then going after the title, 113 00:07:45,164 --> 00:07:48,385 bringing it back to this family where it all belongs. 114 00:07:48,418 --> 00:07:50,387 [crowd boos] 115 00:07:53,306 --> 00:07:57,426 And if there's anybody in the back that tries to step in front of me, 116 00:07:57,460 --> 00:08:01,231 they will get dealt with by my man, JC… 117 00:08:03,233 --> 00:08:06,953 and the Samoan Werewolf, Jacob Fatu. 118 00:08:06,986 --> 00:08:08,638 [crowd cheers] 119 00:08:08,671 --> 00:08:09,673 Oh, yeah! 120 00:08:09,705 --> 00:08:11,707 Hey, check it! Hey, check it! 121 00:08:11,741 --> 00:08:14,878 Because they better get in where they fit in! 122 00:08:14,912 --> 00:08:16,796 Because I'm all gas, no-- 123 00:08:16,830 --> 00:08:18,732 [crowd cheers] 124 00:08:23,236 --> 00:08:25,621 [crowd chants] Fatu! Fatu! Fatu! Fatu! 125 00:08:33,981 --> 00:08:35,531 Let's keep it one hunnid. 126 00:08:35,566 --> 00:08:37,583 [crowd cheers] 127 00:08:39,169 --> 00:08:41,855 Don't you ever get this thing twisted over here. 128 00:08:43,207 --> 00:08:47,961 I told y'all I was bringing the US Title to the family. 129 00:08:50,597 --> 00:08:55,552 And I told you I was gonna do it with you or without you. 130 00:08:57,954 --> 00:09:01,658 And if anybody gets in my way, well, line them up 131 00:09:01,692 --> 00:09:04,595 'cause I'ma deal with 'em all by myself! 132 00:09:07,714 --> 00:09:09,399 'Cause at the end of the day, 133 00:09:09,433 --> 00:09:12,319 Jacob Fatu is all gas… 134 00:09:12,352 --> 00:09:14,254 -no breaks with it! -[crowd] …no brakes with it! 135 00:09:14,288 --> 00:09:17,156 -Yadada-- -[Solo] Yadadamean! 136 00:09:17,191 --> 00:09:18,192 Yadadamean! 137 00:09:18,225 --> 00:09:19,293 Yeah. 138 00:09:20,244 --> 00:09:22,545 [crowd boos] 139 00:09:22,579 --> 00:09:25,281 Yadada… Of course I know what you mean. 140 00:09:26,550 --> 00:09:29,803 Everybody knows what you mean. I know what you mean. 141 00:09:29,836 --> 00:09:32,756 JC knows what you mean, okay? 142 00:09:32,789 --> 00:09:35,309 But, Jacob, don't worry, you gotta understand something. 143 00:09:35,342 --> 00:09:38,712 The reason I'm doing all of this is because I love you. 144 00:09:43,800 --> 00:09:47,905 Everything I'm doing is to help. Jacob, look at your shoulder. 145 00:09:47,938 --> 00:09:50,189 What is that? That's proof. 146 00:09:52,025 --> 00:09:58,115 That's proof of me telling you that I love you, Jacob. 147 00:09:58,848 --> 00:10:00,733 [crowd boos] 148 00:10:04,670 --> 00:10:06,890 But there's something I need to hear from you. 149 00:10:09,709 --> 00:10:10,761 What's that thing he… 150 00:10:10,794 --> 00:10:13,180 You remember that thing you used to tell me all the time? 151 00:10:14,515 --> 00:10:15,682 Remember? 152 00:10:15,716 --> 00:10:19,419 You used to say it loud and proud every minute of the day. 153 00:10:19,453 --> 00:10:21,922 It was like, "I love you…" Wh-wh-what was that? 154 00:10:22,606 --> 00:10:24,574 How did you used to say it? What was that? 155 00:10:32,598 --> 00:10:34,016 I love you, Solo. 156 00:10:34,050 --> 00:10:36,336 [crowd boos] 157 00:10:41,574 --> 00:10:43,477 No! That ain't it. 158 00:10:43,510 --> 00:10:45,062 That's not how you used to say it. 159 00:10:45,095 --> 00:10:47,331 Everybody here knows how you used to say it. 160 00:10:48,165 --> 00:10:51,285 You used to say it loud and proud. Jacob, come on, man. 161 00:10:51,318 --> 00:10:53,187 Hey, man, tell them how you used to say it. 162 00:10:53,219 --> 00:10:55,204 Tell them! Jacob! 163 00:10:56,106 --> 00:10:57,741 Who do you love? 164 00:10:57,774 --> 00:11:00,877 Tell everybody how you used to say it. Who do you love, Jacob? 165 00:11:05,415 --> 00:11:07,067 -[mic thuds] -["Welcome To LA" plays] 166 00:11:07,100 --> 00:11:08,485 [crowd cheers] 167 00:11:09,435 --> 00:11:10,887 [Tessitore] They may not want this. 168 00:11:13,507 --> 00:11:18,762 [Barrett] Well, I don't know if Solo Sikoa really wanted that answer from Jacob Fatu, 169 00:11:18,795 --> 00:11:20,664 -but hold the phone. Oh, no! -[Tessitore] Oh! 170 00:11:21,632 --> 00:11:24,517 They were all looking at the entryway! He's elsewhere! 171 00:11:24,550 --> 00:11:26,520 LA Knight! 172 00:11:26,553 --> 00:11:30,707 [Barrett] It's LA Knight who got jumped by JC at Backlash, 173 00:11:30,741 --> 00:11:33,026 getting a modicum of payback here. 174 00:11:34,026 --> 00:11:37,381 A hit-and-run, but you can only run so far. 175 00:11:37,414 --> 00:11:39,766 Eventually this crew is gonna hit back. 176 00:11:40,266 --> 00:11:45,072 [Tessitore] It was JC who attacked LA at Backlash and aided Fatu's win. 177 00:11:45,105 --> 00:11:46,290 LA Knight! 178 00:11:48,242 --> 00:11:49,626 What goes around… 179 00:11:50,743 --> 00:11:51,745 -What's up? -Hey, girl. 180 00:11:51,778 --> 00:11:52,779 Hey. 181 00:11:53,497 --> 00:11:56,650 Michin In The Bank sounds great, okay? 182 00:11:56,683 --> 00:11:59,336 So I need you to go out there and win this qualifier match 183 00:11:59,368 --> 00:12:01,154 because you know what goes good with that briefcase? 184 00:12:01,188 --> 00:12:02,789 -What? -Those tag titles. 185 00:12:02,823 --> 00:12:07,477 Listen, once I qualify and bring that briefcase back with us, 186 00:12:07,511 --> 00:12:08,812 we're gonna get all the gold. 187 00:12:08,846 --> 00:12:10,497 -Right here, baby. -[Green chuckles] 188 00:12:10,531 --> 00:12:11,915 Oh, my gosh. 189 00:12:11,949 --> 00:12:14,852 Girls, that's so cute, but if anyone's gonna win Miss Money In The Bank, 190 00:12:14,885 --> 00:12:16,719 it's the VIP of last year. 191 00:12:16,752 --> 00:12:18,271 But you lost, though. 192 00:12:18,305 --> 00:12:21,574 That's right, and, um, once I win, I'm going to implement 193 00:12:21,608 --> 00:12:26,079 a beautiful social economic policy with trickle-down effects 194 00:12:26,113 --> 00:12:29,382 that will lower interest rates for my Secret Hervice. 195 00:12:30,199 --> 00:12:31,617 Beauty and brains. 196 00:12:37,540 --> 00:12:38,592 See you out there. 197 00:12:39,175 --> 00:12:40,177 See you. 198 00:12:40,776 --> 00:12:42,762 Nothing to stress. It's gonna be fine. 199 00:12:42,795 --> 00:12:43,847 We're gonna be with you-- 200 00:12:43,881 --> 00:12:45,214 Oh! 201 00:12:45,248 --> 00:12:48,535 Uh, youse didn't hear that y'alls won't be out there. 202 00:12:48,569 --> 00:12:50,554 Yeah, uh, nobody's gonna be allowed ringside. 203 00:12:50,587 --> 00:12:52,772 What? Who approved this? 204 00:12:53,524 --> 00:12:55,425 You'll be back here watching with me. 205 00:12:56,059 --> 00:12:57,578 Have fun. [laughs] 206 00:12:57,611 --> 00:12:59,478 Aw, look at these sad faces. 207 00:13:00,497 --> 00:13:03,617 I'm putting tariffs on mediocrity, and you guys are first! 208 00:13:04,117 --> 00:13:05,836 And then that nasty little Bliss! 209 00:13:06,336 --> 00:13:07,538 ["The Fury" plays] 210 00:13:07,570 --> 00:13:09,689 [Tessitore] The Secret Hervice for Chelsea. 211 00:13:10,940 --> 00:13:12,376 Listen to this reception. 212 00:13:12,409 --> 00:13:14,528 [crowd cheering] 213 00:13:24,972 --> 00:13:26,673 [bell rings] 214 00:13:26,707 --> 00:13:28,525 [Nash] The following contest 215 00:13:28,559 --> 00:13:32,829 is a Woman's Money In The Bank Qualifier Triple Threat Match 216 00:13:32,863 --> 00:13:35,299 and is scheduled for one fall. 217 00:13:35,332 --> 00:13:37,751 Introducing first, 218 00:13:37,784 --> 00:13:40,187 from Columbus, Ohio, 219 00:13:40,687 --> 00:13:44,958 Alexa Bliss! 220 00:13:44,992 --> 00:13:46,993 [Tessitore] And Bliss has set things ablaze 221 00:13:47,026 --> 00:13:48,462 with her two returns this year. 222 00:13:48,495 --> 00:13:50,631 Royal Rumble then here on SmackDown. 223 00:13:50,664 --> 00:13:56,036 Women's Money In The Bank Qualifier, Michin, Chelsea Green and Alexa Bliss. 224 00:13:56,069 --> 00:13:57,654 Next. 225 00:14:09,183 --> 00:14:11,735 Alexa Bliss trying to gain entry to Money In The Bank. 226 00:14:11,767 --> 00:14:13,469 She won it in 2018. 227 00:14:13,502 --> 00:14:17,223 That same night, successfully cashed in on Nia Jax to become champion. 228 00:14:18,641 --> 00:14:20,010 Opportunity again. 229 00:14:20,043 --> 00:14:23,045 [Barrett] One of the most mystical and perplexing individuals 230 00:14:23,079 --> 00:14:28,669 we've ever witnessed here on SmackDown, but crucially a five-time world champ. 231 00:14:28,702 --> 00:14:30,270 She has the pedigree. 232 00:14:30,304 --> 00:14:33,323 -Will she head back to Money In The Bank? -["I Am" plays] 233 00:14:33,357 --> 00:14:36,577 [Tessitore] As for who she faces in this Qualifying Triple Threat Match. 234 00:14:36,610 --> 00:14:38,645 ♪ I am the one Ain't hard to see ♪ 235 00:14:38,679 --> 00:14:40,597 ♪ Hard to see You know, you know… ♪ 236 00:14:40,631 --> 00:14:42,182 [Nash] And her opponent, 237 00:14:43,183 --> 00:14:46,353 from Fontana, California, 238 00:14:46,937 --> 00:14:50,022 Michin! 239 00:14:50,557 --> 00:14:54,493 [Tessitore] Michin was so close to gold with her matchup against Chelsea Green. 240 00:14:55,395 --> 00:14:57,264 Qualifying for this Money In The Bank 241 00:14:57,296 --> 00:15:00,050 would be huge for her at this stage of her career. 242 00:15:00,083 --> 00:15:02,102 She's yet to hold a title in WWE. 243 00:15:02,803 --> 00:15:05,171 [Barrett] Well, win the Money In The Bank contract, 244 00:15:05,204 --> 00:15:06,873 and that will change in a hurry. 245 00:15:06,906 --> 00:15:11,512 Every woman has been successful when trying to cash in that contract, 246 00:15:11,545 --> 00:15:13,413 unlike the men's division. 247 00:15:35,801 --> 00:15:37,137 ♪ Pledge your allegiance… ♪ 248 00:15:37,170 --> 00:15:38,521 -[Barrett] Oh, yes. -[Tessitore] Do not. 249 00:15:38,555 --> 00:15:40,207 -[Barrett] Yes! -[Tessitore] Sit down, Wade! 250 00:15:40,240 --> 00:15:43,126 -[Barrett] Let me take this one, Joe Tess… -["Hot Mess" playing] 251 00:15:43,160 --> 00:15:45,896 [Barrett] …because hands on hearts, 252 00:15:45,929 --> 00:15:51,735 this desk unanimously pledges allegiance to Chelsea Green. 253 00:15:53,887 --> 00:15:56,323 [Nash] And their opponent, 254 00:15:56,356 --> 00:16:01,027 from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, 255 00:16:01,060 --> 00:16:05,915 Chelsea Green! 256 00:16:05,949 --> 00:16:09,319 [Tessitore] The proceeding was not an endorsement of Chelsea Green, 257 00:16:09,353 --> 00:16:13,973 but yet another display of blatant bias by Wade Barrett 258 00:16:14,007 --> 00:16:17,694 in discussing anything involving the former… 259 00:16:17,728 --> 00:16:20,430 the former United States Champion 260 00:16:20,464 --> 00:16:23,851 who noticeably is still wearing black in mourning. 261 00:16:23,883 --> 00:16:26,737 Triple Threat Qualifier for Money In The Bank. 262 00:16:26,770 --> 00:16:29,106 [Barrett] Let's talk about bias, shall we? 263 00:16:29,139 --> 00:16:30,223 [Tessitore] Go ahead. 264 00:16:30,257 --> 00:16:34,645 [Barrett] Notably absent from the ringside area are the Secret Hervice, 265 00:16:34,678 --> 00:16:39,199 and that speaks to me of high level political chicanery 266 00:16:39,233 --> 00:16:43,670 from the likes of GM Nick Aldis and one B-Fab. 267 00:16:43,704 --> 00:16:47,473 [Tessitore] Here we go, we are underway and right away, 268 00:16:47,507 --> 00:16:52,212 Chelsea Green eats a kick from Michin and is rolled down, 269 00:16:52,246 --> 00:16:56,049 and these two are just high fiving and laughing at her immediately. 270 00:16:56,083 --> 00:16:57,133 What a great start… 271 00:16:57,166 --> 00:16:59,603 -[Barrett] Nothing great about that. -[Tessitore] …by Michin. 272 00:16:59,636 --> 00:17:01,555 [Barrett] And Michin has got plenty of bad blood 273 00:17:01,588 --> 00:17:03,574 with Chelsea Green going back to their feud 274 00:17:03,607 --> 00:17:06,944 over the United States Championship that you mentioned earlier, Joe. 275 00:17:07,528 --> 00:17:11,632 I'm sure she enjoyed that shot to the jaw of Miss Chelsea Green. 276 00:17:12,733 --> 00:17:16,603 [Tessitore] Michin's never competed in a Money In The Bank ladder match. 277 00:17:16,637 --> 00:17:20,924 Lost in qualifying in 2023 and in 2024. 278 00:17:21,642 --> 00:17:24,478 That was when Bayley got through and Chelsea Green, a year ago, 279 00:17:24,511 --> 00:17:25,745 made her way there. 280 00:17:25,779 --> 00:17:28,982 Oh, and trips up Chelsea as Chelsea reentered 281 00:17:29,015 --> 00:17:30,851 and then takes that basement drop kick. 282 00:17:30,884 --> 00:17:32,703 [Barrett] And this has just been unfair from the off. 283 00:17:32,735 --> 00:17:34,388 -It's two on one. -[Tessitore] There's a roll up 284 00:17:34,421 --> 00:17:35,688 to get to Money In The Bank! 285 00:17:37,758 --> 00:17:39,860 [Barrett] And I'll tell you this about Alexa Bliss. 286 00:17:39,893 --> 00:17:40,928 She's been… 287 00:17:40,961 --> 00:17:43,563 [Tessitore] Shoulders are down! Shoulders are down! 288 00:17:43,597 --> 00:17:46,216 [Barrett] …here, there. Some weeks not here, 289 00:17:46,250 --> 00:17:49,019 but, the past two years, has barely competed. However-- 290 00:17:49,052 --> 00:17:51,171 [Tessitore] Would you look at the technical skill we're seeing 291 00:17:51,205 --> 00:17:52,773 between Michin and Bliss right away? 292 00:17:52,806 --> 00:17:55,792 [Barrett] Astoundingly, shows no sign of ring rust, whatsoever. 293 00:17:56,976 --> 00:17:59,879 [Tessitore] Each of these highly skilled competitors 294 00:17:59,913 --> 00:18:02,683 trying to get through right away to Money In The Bank. 295 00:18:02,716 --> 00:18:08,871 It'll be coming your way June 7th from LA as they take care of Green again. 296 00:18:08,906 --> 00:18:10,941 [Barrett] Well, that should be a double disqualification. 297 00:18:10,974 --> 00:18:13,260 -[Tessitore] How? -I don't know what the referee is doing. 298 00:18:13,293 --> 00:18:16,562 It's a good strategy by Bliss and Michin. Here they come. 299 00:18:17,731 --> 00:18:20,650 [Tessitore] And you're applauding this, Joe Tess. Do you think this is fair? 300 00:18:20,684 --> 00:18:23,787 [Tessitore] No, broadcasting, documenting, detailing. 301 00:18:23,820 --> 00:18:26,907 [Barrett] A heavy bias, and it stinks to high hell. 302 00:18:27,424 --> 00:18:31,078 [Tessitore] Now Michin, as sends Green back in 303 00:18:31,110 --> 00:18:32,980 and what is Bliss doing? 304 00:18:33,013 --> 00:18:36,250 Bliss wants to get after Chelsea Green, and now all of a sudden 305 00:18:36,283 --> 00:18:38,652 they're not on the same page at all. 306 00:18:38,685 --> 00:18:43,290 Oh, and here comes Green! Takes them both out. 307 00:18:43,322 --> 00:18:47,043 Women's Money In The Bank, Qualifier Triple Threat Match 308 00:18:47,628 --> 00:18:49,079 from here in North Carolina. 309 00:18:49,696 --> 00:18:51,148 Pledge your allegiance! 310 00:18:53,649 --> 00:18:57,020 Great action to get the night started here on Friday Night SmackDown. 311 00:18:57,053 --> 00:18:59,940 Alexa Bliss, Michin, Chelsea Green. 312 00:18:59,973 --> 00:19:02,842 Who will qualify for the Women's Money In The Bank 313 00:19:02,876 --> 00:19:05,361 that will be coming your way on June 7th. 314 00:19:07,848 --> 00:19:10,783 [Barrett] Michin, one of the toughest women in the division. 315 00:19:10,817 --> 00:19:12,069 At home in Street Fights. 316 00:19:12,101 --> 00:19:16,023 Well, that's not the game tonight, but Michin more than happy 317 00:19:16,056 --> 00:19:17,591 to brawl with anything that moves. 318 00:19:17,624 --> 00:19:20,159 [Tessitore] Oh! And now… 319 00:19:20,194 --> 00:19:22,495 Oh, she's got 'em stacked up in the corner. 320 00:19:23,263 --> 00:19:29,503 Chelsea Green and Alexa Bliss with that Long Back Attack of Michin. 321 00:19:29,536 --> 00:19:31,370 Cannonball right in there. 322 00:19:31,405 --> 00:19:34,323 [Barrett] Inching closer to victory and qualification 323 00:19:34,358 --> 00:19:35,842 for the Money In The Bank Ladder Match. 324 00:19:35,876 --> 00:19:39,847 [Tessitore] She's never competed for it, but the kick out at two by Bliss. 325 00:19:40,531 --> 00:19:43,317 And right back on top of Chelsea. 326 00:19:43,350 --> 00:19:46,003 [Barrett] Yeah, sometimes the stats don't tell the full story 327 00:19:46,036 --> 00:19:47,104 with a superstar. 328 00:19:47,137 --> 00:19:50,807 And the fact that Michin has never held gold here in WWE 329 00:19:50,841 --> 00:19:56,196 or, indeed, been in any Money In The Bank Ladder Match is quite simply astounding. 330 00:19:56,230 --> 00:19:58,298 [Tessitore] She was looking for Eat Defeat. 331 00:19:58,331 --> 00:20:02,735 And Chelsea now right in the center of the ring, not a good position to be in, 332 00:20:02,769 --> 00:20:05,639 but instead gets out of the way and Bliss takes the big boot. 333 00:20:05,672 --> 00:20:10,444 Now, all three of them are down. The double kick to the head. 334 00:20:10,476 --> 00:20:13,330 [Tessitore] You didn't say a single nice thing about Chelsea Green 335 00:20:13,363 --> 00:20:14,498 bobbing and weaving. 336 00:20:14,531 --> 00:20:17,117 -[Tessitore] She got out of the way-- -[Barrett] Ducking and diving. 337 00:20:17,149 --> 00:20:19,919 [Tessitore] Excellent defensive movement by Chelsea Green. 338 00:20:19,953 --> 00:20:21,889 -[Barrett] Finally, a compliment! -[Tessitore] Excellent. 339 00:20:22,389 --> 00:20:24,140 [Barrett] You'll go far in this game, Joe Tess, 340 00:20:24,174 --> 00:20:25,442 if you carry on like that. 341 00:20:25,475 --> 00:20:27,610 [Tessitore] Look at this scene here in Greensboro. 342 00:20:27,644 --> 00:20:33,050 Over 12,000 plus packing the first Horizon Coliseum, 343 00:20:33,082 --> 00:20:36,403 and they're already chanting, "This is awesome." 344 00:20:36,436 --> 00:20:41,608 The kind of competition that qualifying for Money In The Bank brings around. 345 00:20:42,309 --> 00:20:45,829 [Barrett] Now Alexa bliss tapping into that historical greatness. 346 00:20:45,863 --> 00:20:47,380 We've seen in the past. 347 00:20:47,414 --> 00:20:50,583 Duking it out with Miss Chelsea Green. 348 00:20:51,217 --> 00:20:56,072 [Tessitore] Alexa able to parry the punch and deliver the drop kick. 349 00:20:58,658 --> 00:21:01,861 [Barrett] This place coming unglued once again for Bliss-- 350 00:21:01,895 --> 00:21:04,697 [Tessitore] Oh! Out of nowhere comes Michin! 351 00:21:04,731 --> 00:21:07,466 [Barrett] The inherent problem with a Triple Threat matchup. 352 00:21:07,501 --> 00:21:10,169 [Tessitore] She's going for Unpretty-Her. She's going for Unpretty-Her! 353 00:21:10,671 --> 00:21:12,773 Oh, but instead it's Eat Defeat! 354 00:21:13,874 --> 00:21:16,677 Chelsea's in trouble. For the win. 355 00:21:16,710 --> 00:21:19,362 And Bliss comes in and saves it. 356 00:21:19,396 --> 00:21:23,250 [Barrett] A millisecond away from qualification there for Michin. 357 00:21:26,720 --> 00:21:27,955 [Tessitore] Bliss. 358 00:21:27,987 --> 00:21:30,057 Oh, Tornado DDT on Michin. 359 00:21:30,090 --> 00:21:33,010 [Barrett] Yeah, spiked right on the top of the cranium. 360 00:21:34,127 --> 00:21:38,398 The brain completely scrambled for Michin like a sitting duck 361 00:21:38,432 --> 00:21:39,633 and now in the drop zone. 362 00:21:39,666 --> 00:21:45,822 [Tessitore] Oh, she is in the drop zone. She is in Alexa's favorite drop zone. 363 00:21:45,856 --> 00:21:48,908 The return of Alexa Bliss, 364 00:21:48,942 --> 00:21:52,428 and it comes with Twisted Bliss! 365 00:21:52,462 --> 00:21:55,314 To advance! Money In The Bank! 366 00:21:55,349 --> 00:21:57,466 Oh, and Chelsea rips her off. 367 00:21:57,501 --> 00:21:59,168 [Barrett] Yeah, just in the nick of time. 368 00:21:59,203 --> 00:22:01,705 Chelsea Green keeping her own chances alive. Wait for it! 369 00:22:02,623 --> 00:22:05,809 [Tessitore] Unpretty-Her! Is Chelsea gonna do it? 370 00:22:06,659 --> 00:22:08,245 Bliss pulls out Michin. 371 00:22:08,278 --> 00:22:10,264 [Barrett] Well, Green was too busy celebrating. 372 00:22:11,331 --> 00:22:14,668 [Tessitore] Chelsea thought she was in position to win. 373 00:22:14,701 --> 00:22:17,638 [Barrett] Celebrate after the three count, or you get this! 374 00:22:17,671 --> 00:22:21,175 [Tessitore] Oh! Sister Abigail DDT! 375 00:22:21,207 --> 00:22:23,610 Locked, loaded, delivered! 376 00:22:27,531 --> 00:22:28,532 [bell rings] 377 00:22:28,564 --> 00:22:30,417 -["The Fury" plays] -[crowd cheers] 378 00:22:31,083 --> 00:22:33,352 [Nash] Here is your winner, 379 00:22:33,921 --> 00:22:38,792 Alexa Bliss! 380 00:22:39,510 --> 00:22:43,230 [Barrett] Twisted, contorted, unearthly, 381 00:22:43,263 --> 00:22:48,702 but most importantly, Alexa Bliss is our first qualifier 382 00:22:48,735 --> 00:22:52,755 for the Women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match. 383 00:22:52,789 --> 00:22:55,125 Congratulations, Miss Bliss. 384 00:22:55,976 --> 00:22:59,111 [Tessitore] That was an outstanding match. 385 00:22:59,146 --> 00:23:02,616 I just love the high level urgent competition 386 00:23:02,649 --> 00:23:03,966 knowing what's on the line, Wade. 387 00:23:04,001 --> 00:23:05,601 [Tessitore] Oh, this looked like victory. 388 00:23:05,636 --> 00:23:09,156 Twisted Bliss from the top, and it would have been victory 389 00:23:09,188 --> 00:23:12,408 had it not been for the former United States Women's Champ 390 00:23:12,442 --> 00:23:16,096 who pounced, connected with Unpretty-Her. 391 00:23:16,129 --> 00:23:17,581 Took her right off the ball, 392 00:23:17,614 --> 00:23:20,817 and that was all that Alexa Bliss needed 393 00:23:20,851 --> 00:23:23,736 to lock in the Sister Abigail DDT. 394 00:23:24,554 --> 00:23:29,158 One plant later and Bliss is qualified for the big one. 395 00:23:29,193 --> 00:23:31,794 I love Money In The Bank season. 396 00:23:31,828 --> 00:23:34,481 [Tessitore] Alexa Bliss just earned her way 397 00:23:34,514 --> 00:23:36,884 to her fourth Money In The Bank. 398 00:23:36,917 --> 00:23:38,534 Of course, won it in 2018. 399 00:23:38,569 --> 00:23:45,158 Was in it '21 and '22 before her recent years away from WWE action. 400 00:23:45,192 --> 00:23:47,494 Great start to SmackDown. 401 00:23:47,528 --> 00:23:50,297 Of course, recently we have seen this tag team division 402 00:23:50,330 --> 00:23:52,265 that has been red hot on SmackDown. 403 00:23:52,299 --> 00:23:55,718 Recent weeks, the red-hot arrival of Fraxiom getting everybody's attention. 404 00:23:55,752 --> 00:23:57,737 Last week they made a huge statement, 405 00:23:57,771 --> 00:24:00,090 a nontitle win against the current champs. 406 00:24:03,143 --> 00:24:07,848 [Barrett] Fraxiom announced themselves as major players here on The Blue Brand. 407 00:24:07,880 --> 00:24:10,000 When we see an opportunity, 408 00:24:11,051 --> 00:24:13,153 we go ahead, and we take it! 409 00:24:14,021 --> 00:24:16,290 They haven't proven themselves worthy of a title shot… 410 00:24:17,658 --> 00:24:18,992 …yet. 411 00:24:19,025 --> 00:24:21,261 And I can't think of a better opportunity 412 00:24:21,294 --> 00:24:25,064 than to face the Street Profits right now. 413 00:24:39,213 --> 00:24:42,081 [Barrett] Super Doomsday Blockbuster! 414 00:24:42,115 --> 00:24:43,450 Oh! 415 00:24:44,251 --> 00:24:45,819 [Tessitore] Oh, that's a Spanish Fly! 416 00:24:45,852 --> 00:24:46,986 Phoenix Splash! 417 00:24:47,821 --> 00:24:49,723 Tez breaks it up! 418 00:24:54,194 --> 00:24:56,797 Catapulta Infernal! 419 00:24:58,165 --> 00:25:01,301 [Barrett] What a shock win here for the newcomers. 420 00:25:01,335 --> 00:25:03,303 Fraxiom are for real, 421 00:25:03,337 --> 00:25:06,290 and someday soon they will be coming for the gold. 422 00:25:06,322 --> 00:25:08,641 You know, eventually at one point 423 00:25:08,675 --> 00:25:10,811 it's gonna be Fraxiom and the Motor City Machine Guns. 424 00:25:12,196 --> 00:25:17,283 You went out there, and you took advantage of two guys banged up from TLC. 425 00:25:17,317 --> 00:25:19,468 Only a couple of lowlifes would do that. 426 00:25:26,393 --> 00:25:27,793 ["Never Slow Down" plays] 427 00:25:30,330 --> 00:25:32,416 ♪ Never slow down ♪ 428 00:25:42,074 --> 00:25:43,994 ["Strike Force" plays] 429 00:25:45,979 --> 00:25:47,114 [bell rings] 430 00:25:47,147 --> 00:25:52,101 [Nash] The following tag team contest is scheduled for one fall. 431 00:25:52,769 --> 00:25:54,705 Introducing first, 432 00:25:54,737 --> 00:25:59,893 with a combined weight of 365 pounds, 433 00:26:00,526 --> 00:26:02,896 Fraxiom! 434 00:26:04,331 --> 00:26:08,202 [Tessitore] Fourth straight week Fraxiom's had a match on SmackDown. They are 3-0. 435 00:26:08,235 --> 00:26:11,572 And when we return, they will test the former champs. 436 00:26:30,858 --> 00:26:32,543 [Tessitore] Back here in Greensboro 437 00:26:32,576 --> 00:26:36,647 as the blistering fast Nathan Frazer and Axiom are in the ring. 438 00:26:37,147 --> 00:26:39,966 The two-time NXT Tag Team Champions. 439 00:26:40,000 --> 00:26:45,138 They have quickly established themselves as the top contenders here on SmackDown. 440 00:26:45,172 --> 00:26:46,473 ["It's Our Moment" playing] 441 00:26:59,535 --> 00:27:06,460 [Nash] And their opponents, with a combined weight of 407 pounds, 442 00:27:06,493 --> 00:27:12,149 Johnny Gargano, Tommaso Ciampa, 443 00:27:12,182 --> 00:27:16,336 DIY! 444 00:27:16,370 --> 00:27:18,705 [Tessitore] All right, Wade, so here is DIY 445 00:27:18,739 --> 00:27:22,458 in their first match since losing that epic, 446 00:27:22,492 --> 00:27:26,580 I mean, all-time Triple Threat TLC Match. 447 00:27:26,612 --> 00:27:28,665 [Barrett] Yeah, and they're far from impressed 448 00:27:28,698 --> 00:27:30,350 with the newcomers, Fraxiom, 449 00:27:30,384 --> 00:27:35,188 who have really taken the SmackDown landscape by storm. 450 00:27:35,222 --> 00:27:37,941 Now looking to slow them down somewhat. 451 00:27:37,975 --> 00:27:42,012 DIY aiming to get back on track and back to the top. 452 00:27:43,947 --> 00:27:47,167 [Tessitore] Two-time WWE Tag Team Champions. 453 00:27:49,336 --> 00:27:53,139 Defeated the Motor City Machine Guns back in December of '24 454 00:27:53,173 --> 00:27:54,858 for their most recent reign. 455 00:28:02,081 --> 00:28:03,317 It was interesting. 456 00:28:03,350 --> 00:28:07,437 We were talking about the strategy to put forth when you go up against Fraxiom, 457 00:28:07,471 --> 00:28:11,491 Axiom and Nathan Frazer, and all the speed they possess. 458 00:28:11,524 --> 00:28:14,043 How does DIY deal with that? 459 00:28:14,077 --> 00:28:17,747 [Barrett] Well, the speed certainly has been the killer thus far for Fraxiom. 460 00:28:17,781 --> 00:28:21,301 I spoke to DIY a little earlier today. They're no slouches themselves. 461 00:28:21,335 --> 00:28:23,102 I asked them how they were going to deal with it. 462 00:28:23,136 --> 00:28:27,441 They told me quite specifically the speed of thought of Fraxiom 463 00:28:27,474 --> 00:28:30,928 is not as fast as their speed of body movement, 464 00:28:30,961 --> 00:28:33,447 and that's where mistakes are bound to creep in, 465 00:28:33,480 --> 00:28:38,601 and you simply cannot afford mistakes against veterans like Ciampa and Gargano. 466 00:28:38,635 --> 00:28:41,839 [Tessitore] He's got them stretched out, and then the big running-- 467 00:28:41,871 --> 00:28:45,058 And there's the speed turning into power right away. 468 00:28:45,091 --> 00:28:46,510 [Barrett] It was a little raggedy for me. 469 00:28:46,543 --> 00:28:49,379 I could tell Axiom was perhaps going for that octopus hold, 470 00:28:49,413 --> 00:28:51,831 but Ciampa knew full well to sit out on it, 471 00:28:51,865 --> 00:28:55,519 and the connection wasn't as flush as usual. 472 00:28:55,552 --> 00:28:57,404 -Mistakes creeping in. -[Tessitore] Here they go. 473 00:28:57,437 --> 00:29:01,108 [Tessitore] That dive train that we have seen time and again. 474 00:29:01,140 --> 00:29:02,993 When they rev this engine… 475 00:29:03,025 --> 00:29:06,146 Look at how quickly as they sent Ciampa over the barrier. 476 00:29:06,179 --> 00:29:08,331 What in the world? 477 00:29:08,365 --> 00:29:14,120 And you can see the pain as Gargano took that right in the middle of the back. 478 00:29:14,154 --> 00:29:18,024 [Barrett] An absolute blitzkrieg start here from Fraxiom, 479 00:29:18,058 --> 00:29:21,195 and DIY have not got a clue what has hit them. 480 00:29:21,227 --> 00:29:23,797 [Tessitore] What was that Ciampa said about speed leading to mistakes? 481 00:29:23,830 --> 00:29:26,949 No mistakes early on here from Fraxiom. 482 00:29:28,168 --> 00:29:31,737 [Barrett] What an absolute whirlwind this duo has been. 483 00:29:33,823 --> 00:29:37,244 [Tessitore] He went for the springboard, but Johnny pulled down that rope! 484 00:29:37,276 --> 00:29:39,745 Johnny Gargano clearly pulled down that rope 485 00:29:39,780 --> 00:29:41,314 when he was going for the springboard! 486 00:29:41,348 --> 00:29:44,234 [Barrett] Well, that was inadvertent from Gargano climbing up in the ring. 487 00:29:44,268 --> 00:29:47,803 You could say it was a "Fraccident" if you really like a pun. 488 00:29:47,838 --> 00:29:50,090 [Tessitore] Oh, and now the huge clothesline! 489 00:29:50,122 --> 00:29:51,524 [Barrett] No "Fraccident" there. 490 00:29:51,558 --> 00:29:55,779 That was flush to the jaw of Axiom, and in the blink of an eye, 491 00:29:55,812 --> 00:29:58,581 two vets can change the game just like that. 492 00:29:59,966 --> 00:30:02,319 [Tessitore] Well, they were in complete control 493 00:30:02,819 --> 00:30:04,221 and then all of a sudden, 494 00:30:04,254 --> 00:30:06,273 right when he was going for that springboard, 495 00:30:06,305 --> 00:30:07,774 you saw Johnny Gargano… 496 00:30:07,808 --> 00:30:10,827 I mean, maybe he was trying to climb his way back into the ring. 497 00:30:10,860 --> 00:30:12,478 [Barrett] Of course, he was trying to climb-- 498 00:30:12,513 --> 00:30:14,313 That's why it wasn't a disqualification. 499 00:30:14,348 --> 00:30:18,001 Referee saw the whole thing, and, yeah, pat yourselves on the backs. 500 00:30:21,271 --> 00:30:27,628 [Tessitore] As you see, DIY enjoying, celebrating their work. 501 00:30:27,660 --> 00:30:29,696 -[Barrett] How smart was that… -[Tessitore] Enjoying things. 502 00:30:29,730 --> 00:30:33,766 …by DIY? Get yourselves the upper hand, make sure your opponent is at your feet, 503 00:30:33,800 --> 00:30:35,084 then take a breather. 504 00:30:35,118 --> 00:30:38,222 This has been a rapid start to the matchup. 505 00:30:38,254 --> 00:30:40,374 Now you're in control. Do it at your pace. 506 00:30:41,207 --> 00:30:46,580 [Tessitore] As Axiom, the young rising star from Madrid, Spain, 507 00:30:46,612 --> 00:30:48,849 is trying to work his way back into things, 508 00:30:48,881 --> 00:30:51,635 but Gargano, he slams him down 509 00:30:51,668 --> 00:30:53,419 and catches the ropes as well. 510 00:30:54,670 --> 00:30:58,192 DIY is in control here in Greensboro. 511 00:31:04,915 --> 00:31:09,369 Great scene here in Greensboro. Over 12,000 plus capacity crowd. 512 00:31:09,403 --> 00:31:10,920 We're in the midst of tag team action. 513 00:31:10,954 --> 00:31:15,943 Fraxiom and DIY. Axiom is desperate to get that tag. 514 00:31:15,976 --> 00:31:19,830 Man, oh, man. A week ago, DIY attacked them backstage 515 00:31:19,862 --> 00:31:22,850 after Fraxiom came up with a big nontitle win 516 00:31:22,882 --> 00:31:24,618 -against the Street Profits. -[Barrett] It's a tag! 517 00:31:24,650 --> 00:31:28,504 [Tessitore] There's the tag they needed, and here comes Nathan Frazer. 518 00:31:28,539 --> 00:31:32,391 [Barrett] Oh, a sudden turn of speed here for Fraxiom after Axiom 519 00:31:32,426 --> 00:31:35,262 was getting paintbrushed for the last five minutes. 520 00:31:35,294 --> 00:31:39,882 Finally, the fresh man in, and the complexion totally different now. 521 00:31:39,917 --> 00:31:41,485 [Tessitore] Frazer's on fire. 522 00:31:42,168 --> 00:31:43,720 Springboards it! 523 00:31:45,272 --> 00:31:47,357 And puts down Gargano. 524 00:31:47,390 --> 00:31:48,675 [Barrett] The problem with pace lost-- 525 00:31:48,708 --> 00:31:50,811 -[Tessitore] Shooting star! -[Barrett] Wow! 526 00:31:50,843 --> 00:31:52,161 [Tessitore] Hooks the leg! 527 00:31:52,913 --> 00:31:55,249 And Johnny kicks out. 528 00:31:55,282 --> 00:31:59,253 [Barrett] Nathan Frazer just moving around like a blur in this one. 529 00:32:03,357 --> 00:32:05,175 As we try and get our breath back, 530 00:32:05,208 --> 00:32:08,278 the cogs are whirring in the mind of Nathan Frazer, 531 00:32:08,312 --> 00:32:10,964 and I think we know where he's going here. 532 00:32:10,997 --> 00:32:15,168 [Tessitore] Three match win streak since their SmackDown debut. 533 00:32:15,802 --> 00:32:18,120 He's lining it up, looking for the Phoenix Splash. 534 00:32:18,155 --> 00:32:19,372 Lands on his feet. 535 00:32:19,406 --> 00:32:22,408 Gargano delivers a huge left hand. 536 00:32:22,442 --> 00:32:25,712 [Barrett] Just took way too long climbing up there, did Frazer. 537 00:32:25,745 --> 00:32:27,481 -May pay for that. -[Tessitore] Oh! 538 00:32:27,514 --> 00:32:29,065 [Barrett] Super kick to the jaw… 539 00:32:29,099 --> 00:32:31,385 [Tessitore] …in the midst of that springboard moonsault, 540 00:32:31,418 --> 00:32:33,570 and now here comes Ciampa! 541 00:32:33,603 --> 00:32:35,856 [Barrett] Again, once over committed… 542 00:32:35,889 --> 00:32:39,877 [Tessitore] Oh, Fairy Tale Ending! That kick delivered for the win! 543 00:32:41,378 --> 00:32:44,214 Oh, and coming in and saving things was Axiom. 544 00:32:44,247 --> 00:32:47,351 [Barrett] Well, back from the dead. Just at a crucial moment there. 545 00:32:47,384 --> 00:32:49,669 We talked about the momentum that Axiom have got. 546 00:32:49,703 --> 00:32:53,139 The last thing you want is to take an L here and lose it all. 547 00:32:53,173 --> 00:32:56,459 [Tessitore] Crossbody flying out onto the floor from Gargano. 548 00:32:58,745 --> 00:33:00,731 Project Ciampa delivered! 549 00:33:03,617 --> 00:33:05,202 Oh, and somehow… 550 00:33:05,235 --> 00:33:09,372 somehow Nathan Frazer finds a way to get that shoulder up. 551 00:33:09,406 --> 00:33:11,558 [Barrett] What a devastating connection. 552 00:33:11,591 --> 00:33:16,230 Take another look at how high Nathan Frazer bounces off the knees 553 00:33:16,263 --> 00:33:17,813 of that Project Ciampa. 554 00:33:17,848 --> 00:33:21,101 How the hell he kicked out there, I've no idea. 555 00:33:21,134 --> 00:33:22,703 [crowd chants] This is awesome! 556 00:33:22,735 --> 00:33:25,438 [Tessitore] What's he doing with his knee pad there, Wade? 557 00:33:25,472 --> 00:33:28,225 [Barrett] Dropping it down and now about to drop the hammer 558 00:33:28,257 --> 00:33:29,443 with the exposed knee. 559 00:33:29,476 --> 00:33:34,363 Oh, knee straight to the buckle. No protection whatsoever. 560 00:33:34,398 --> 00:33:36,216 Huge regret there for Ciampa. 561 00:33:39,285 --> 00:33:41,522 [Tessitore] Gargano delivers the big boot, 562 00:33:42,255 --> 00:33:45,274 but then Frazer looking to rally back. 563 00:33:45,309 --> 00:33:48,344 [Barrett] Talk about rally, this one is like a tennis match, 564 00:33:48,378 --> 00:33:50,831 back and forth over the net. 565 00:33:53,149 --> 00:33:56,837 Who is gonna smash this one home to victory? 566 00:33:57,387 --> 00:34:00,040 [Tessitore] Frazer's got him in position. 567 00:34:00,072 --> 00:34:04,727 Gargano trying to fight back in front of this massive crowd 568 00:34:04,761 --> 00:34:06,230 as he sends him flying. 569 00:34:06,746 --> 00:34:08,982 Takes care of business against Ciampa. 570 00:34:09,016 --> 00:34:11,284 [Barrett] Frazer managing to land on his feet somehow. 571 00:34:11,317 --> 00:34:12,435 There was a tag there too. 572 00:34:12,469 --> 00:34:14,837 [Tessitore] Look at the speed into the superplex. 573 00:34:15,688 --> 00:34:17,524 Axiom the legal man here. 574 00:34:17,558 --> 00:34:20,826 [Tessitore] Oh, the kick with the brain buster combination. 575 00:34:22,712 --> 00:34:25,699 Oh! And a massive knee from Ciampa! 576 00:34:25,732 --> 00:34:27,250 [Barrett] Jaw-breaking knee! 577 00:34:27,284 --> 00:34:31,889 Once again, that exposed knee of Ciampa that ate the buckle 578 00:34:31,922 --> 00:34:35,576 a couple of minutes ago, this time connects flush on the jaw 579 00:34:36,076 --> 00:34:38,428 after this epic double team move 580 00:34:38,462 --> 00:34:42,181 looked to have victory in sight for Fraxiom. 581 00:34:42,216 --> 00:34:43,967 Ciampa there just at the deck. 582 00:34:44,000 --> 00:34:47,386 [Tessitore] I mean, the super kick with the brain buster, 583 00:34:47,420 --> 00:34:49,355 but that exposed knee. 584 00:34:50,257 --> 00:34:53,810 Fraxiom red-hot since their debut, 585 00:34:53,844 --> 00:34:57,096 but DIY, after they attacked them backstage, 586 00:34:57,631 --> 00:35:01,935 after that victory against a not 100% Street Profits. 587 00:35:01,969 --> 00:35:03,086 [Barrett] Yeah, not 100%. 588 00:35:03,120 --> 00:35:06,857 I'm a big advocate if you beat the champs in a nontitle match, 589 00:35:06,890 --> 00:35:09,910 you deserve a championship opportunity. 590 00:35:09,942 --> 00:35:15,799 The caveat is if the champs were sub 100%, who did you really beat? 591 00:35:15,832 --> 00:35:18,835 [Tessitore] That was the case as they were coming out of that TLC match. 592 00:35:18,868 --> 00:35:21,004 Goes for the German suplex attempt. 593 00:35:22,339 --> 00:35:23,740 Able to stop the O'Connor roll. 594 00:35:24,991 --> 00:35:28,295 And instead the big kick by Gargano. Here's the roll up. 595 00:35:30,346 --> 00:35:33,232 [Barrett] Johnny Gargano may have had a handful of tights there. 596 00:35:33,267 --> 00:35:34,685 [Tessitore] He's got him in a submission! 597 00:35:34,718 --> 00:35:36,453 [Barrett] What a tremendous transition. 598 00:35:36,486 --> 00:35:40,440 In the blink of an eye from defense to offense just like that, 599 00:35:40,473 --> 00:35:42,609 -and Ciampa again. -[Tessitore] What is Ciampa doing? 600 00:35:42,643 --> 00:35:44,111 Oh, he's trying to get his mask off! 601 00:35:44,144 --> 00:35:46,230 He nearly has Axiom's mask off! 602 00:35:47,580 --> 00:35:49,933 [Barrett] Nathan Frazer playing clean up duty there, 603 00:35:49,967 --> 00:35:52,519 saving the blushes of Axiom. 604 00:35:53,403 --> 00:35:55,923 [Tessitore] Look at this counter by Axiom! 605 00:35:56,557 --> 00:35:58,058 -[bell rings] -[Tessitore] Wow! 606 00:35:58,091 --> 00:36:00,794 -["Never Slow Down" playing] -[crowd cheering] 607 00:36:00,827 --> 00:36:03,363 [Nash] Here are your winners, 608 00:36:03,397 --> 00:36:04,731 Fraxiom! 609 00:36:04,765 --> 00:36:09,252 [Barrett] Oh, well, fast in body, fast in mind too. 610 00:36:09,286 --> 00:36:13,557 Well, Fraxiom, they got the W, but at what cost? 611 00:36:14,357 --> 00:36:16,210 Now it's the punishment beating. 612 00:36:17,060 --> 00:36:19,496 [Tessitore] And it was such a superb match… 613 00:36:19,529 --> 00:36:20,564 ["Raise Your Fist" playing] 614 00:36:20,596 --> 00:36:23,165 …and now the beat down, but there is company. 615 00:36:24,817 --> 00:36:26,569 Motor City Machine Guns! 616 00:36:26,603 --> 00:36:30,991 [Barrett] Two men who were jumped by DIY last week, not for the first time. 617 00:36:31,024 --> 00:36:33,694 [Tessitore] Oh, Sabin and Shelley get the best of Ciampa. 618 00:36:33,727 --> 00:36:36,462 [Barrett] Well, these are those consequences and Gargano, 619 00:36:36,496 --> 00:36:40,000 former best buddy of the Motor City Machine Guns, 620 00:36:40,033 --> 00:36:43,370 who stabbed them in the back several months ago, 621 00:36:44,688 --> 00:36:47,624 now caught between a rock and a hard place. 622 00:36:47,658 --> 00:36:50,194 [Tessitore] Oh, a big kick by Sabin! 623 00:36:51,694 --> 00:36:56,133 Motor City Machine Guns arriving just in time… 624 00:36:56,165 --> 00:36:57,167 ["Raise Your Fist" plays] 625 00:36:57,201 --> 00:37:02,639 …after another impressive outing by the upstarts, 626 00:37:02,673 --> 00:37:06,058 the former NXT Tag Team Champions 627 00:37:06,560 --> 00:37:10,697 who have won four straight now on SmackDown, 628 00:37:10,731 --> 00:37:12,933 defeating DIY is Fraxiom. 629 00:37:15,219 --> 00:37:16,319 ♪ Raise your fist… ♪ 630 00:37:19,038 --> 00:37:20,807 [crowd cheers] 631 00:37:20,841 --> 00:37:23,359 Fenix, good luck. 632 00:37:23,393 --> 00:37:24,845 [speaks Spanish] …Andrade. 633 00:37:24,877 --> 00:37:26,596 Last week, we did a great job. 634 00:37:26,630 --> 00:37:28,531 [speaks Spanish] 635 00:37:29,716 --> 00:37:34,154 Do you know, maybe we will see each other 636 00:37:34,188 --> 00:37:36,823 in that Money In The Bank Ladder Match? 637 00:37:36,857 --> 00:37:37,991 -Ah. -Do you know that? 638 00:37:38,025 --> 00:37:39,026 [speaks Spanish] 639 00:37:39,058 --> 00:37:41,612 I had my WrestleMania moment, and I failed. 640 00:37:42,296 --> 00:37:46,700 But the fire inside me is burning deeper than ever. 641 00:37:46,732 --> 00:37:48,435 I am ready for the next level, 642 00:37:48,468 --> 00:37:52,122 and the next level is called Money In The Bank. 643 00:37:52,154 --> 00:37:53,540 [Solo shouts] 644 00:37:55,225 --> 00:37:57,327 [speaks Spanish] What's up? 645 00:37:58,161 --> 00:37:59,429 Where the hell is LA Knight? 646 00:38:00,564 --> 00:38:02,616 [both speak Spanish] 647 00:38:03,683 --> 00:38:05,969 No español, right. Wasting my damn time. 648 00:38:07,955 --> 00:38:09,072 [sniffles] 649 00:38:10,307 --> 00:38:12,526 [Tessitore] Remember, Triple Threat Qualifying Match coming up. 650 00:38:12,558 --> 00:38:15,379 A week ago, Nia Jax won a number one contenders match. 651 00:38:15,412 --> 00:38:16,913 Tonight she gets the reward. 652 00:38:16,947 --> 00:38:19,799 Chance to be the WWE Women's Champion again. 653 00:38:19,833 --> 00:38:24,337 Tiffany Stratton defends against Nia Jax tonight. 654 00:38:24,371 --> 00:38:27,524 What a championship ahead. And when we come back, 655 00:38:27,558 --> 00:38:31,511 R-Truth played an unexpected role at Backlash. 656 00:38:31,545 --> 00:38:33,180 You know what happened at the press conference. 657 00:38:33,212 --> 00:38:36,098 Wade Barrett's exclusive one-on-one conversation 658 00:38:36,133 --> 00:38:40,687 with R-Truth to get his reaction to everything that happened in St. Louis. 659 00:38:40,721 --> 00:38:41,855 That's coming up next. 660 00:38:47,160 --> 00:38:49,779 Oh, baby. No one can stop us out here. 661 00:38:53,417 --> 00:38:55,868 Congratulations, boys. You're on a roll. 662 00:38:55,903 --> 00:38:58,822 You beat DIY, Pretty Deadly, Los Garza 663 00:38:58,856 --> 00:39:01,308 and hurt or not, y'all even got one over on us. 664 00:39:01,341 --> 00:39:04,810 Oh, and what you guys are doing is so special. 665 00:39:05,312 --> 00:39:07,881 So special, in fact, we just left Nick Aldis's office, 666 00:39:07,915 --> 00:39:12,252 and he has granted you guys a WWE Tag Team Championship match. 667 00:39:12,286 --> 00:39:14,388 -Wow! Wow! -How 'bout that? How 'bout that? 668 00:39:14,421 --> 00:39:16,173 -[laughs] -You deserve it. You deserve it. 669 00:39:16,205 --> 00:39:17,674 But guess what, here's the best part. 670 00:39:17,708 --> 00:39:19,726 -What's the best part? -Oh! Oh! Oh! 671 00:39:19,759 --> 00:39:21,278 They ain't gotta wait till Money In The Bank. 672 00:39:21,310 --> 00:39:23,513 They ain't gotta wait till Saturday Night's Main Event. 673 00:39:23,547 --> 00:39:27,451 WWE Tag Team Championship match is next week. 674 00:39:27,484 --> 00:39:28,919 -[whoops] -Yes! 675 00:39:30,203 --> 00:39:32,288 -So, I guess all we have to do-- -[Axiom] Hey, hey, hey, hey. 676 00:39:32,322 --> 00:39:35,275 All right, what he's trying to say is we're really looking forward to it. 677 00:39:35,308 --> 00:39:37,911 -Honestly, we appreciate it. -[laughing] 678 00:39:39,813 --> 00:39:41,315 'Cause we're gonna be 100%. 679 00:39:42,149 --> 00:39:43,383 Hopefully you boys are too. 680 00:39:45,986 --> 00:39:47,037 [scoffs] 681 00:39:47,069 --> 00:39:48,121 Right. 682 00:39:49,406 --> 00:39:52,409 Mate, we are speed running this whole thing now. We're on a roll. 683 00:39:52,442 --> 00:39:54,161 All we have to do next week is go beat them-- 684 00:39:54,194 --> 00:39:55,495 I think we're rushing it, okay? 685 00:39:55,529 --> 00:39:58,665 How about we just worry about next week, okay? 686 00:39:58,699 --> 00:39:59,967 Okay! [laughs] 687 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:01,801 -Let's go worry about next week then. -Let's go. 688 00:40:01,835 --> 00:40:02,870 Oh, yeah, man. 689 00:40:03,720 --> 00:40:08,058 I have no idea how you even begin to start slowing Fraxiom down, 690 00:40:08,091 --> 00:40:12,479 but if the Street Profits can't figure that out by next week on SmackDown, 691 00:40:12,513 --> 00:40:14,598 they will be losing tag gold. 692 00:40:14,631 --> 00:40:16,683 I am looking forward to broadcasting that match, 693 00:40:16,717 --> 00:40:18,402 and I don't think anyone would have thought 694 00:40:18,435 --> 00:40:21,388 that we would leave John Cena-Randy Orton mega match 695 00:40:21,421 --> 00:40:26,076 at Backlash talking about R-Truth, but always expect the unexpected. 696 00:40:26,109 --> 00:40:28,545 Wade sat down with R-Truth earlier today. 697 00:40:31,431 --> 00:40:33,183 R-Truth, thank you for joining me. 698 00:40:33,217 --> 00:40:36,270 I know you're a busy man, so I'm gonna get straight to it. 699 00:40:36,303 --> 00:40:41,241 The Backlash press conference, John Cena AA'ed you through a table. 700 00:40:41,275 --> 00:40:43,277 What is going on between the two of you? 701 00:40:44,627 --> 00:40:46,395 Wade, life is tough. 702 00:40:47,763 --> 00:40:50,183 Just constant pressure, man. 703 00:40:50,217 --> 00:40:55,105 Career, family, friends, bills. 704 00:40:56,522 --> 00:40:59,192 But regardless of what's going on in your world, 705 00:40:59,910 --> 00:41:02,578 you could always depend on John Cena. 706 00:41:04,982 --> 00:41:08,669 When you feel like you wanted to quit, what did John say? 707 00:41:09,803 --> 00:41:11,205 "Never give up." 708 00:41:13,973 --> 00:41:15,676 You didn't know when it was gonna come. 709 00:41:16,243 --> 00:41:17,845 You didn't think it was gonna happen. 710 00:41:18,529 --> 00:41:19,980 What did John say? 711 00:41:20,663 --> 00:41:22,699 "Your time is now." 712 00:41:24,284 --> 00:41:27,221 "Hustle, loyalty, respect." 713 00:41:28,872 --> 00:41:31,091 Those are not just words, Wade. 714 00:41:32,025 --> 00:41:33,627 It's a beacon of light. 715 00:41:34,845 --> 00:41:38,198 If John Cena did it, so can you. 716 00:41:40,851 --> 00:41:44,922 Truth, listen to yourself. This sounds crazy. 717 00:41:45,422 --> 00:41:47,658 You won John Cena the match at Backlash. 718 00:41:47,691 --> 00:41:50,961 You prevented John Cena from being punted, 719 00:41:52,613 --> 00:41:54,647 and look how he repaid you. 720 00:41:56,767 --> 00:41:59,102 And you wanna sing that guy's praises? 721 00:41:59,136 --> 00:42:02,189 Wade, John Cena won that match on his own. 722 00:42:02,221 --> 00:42:05,192 You don't know John Cena like I know John Cena. 723 00:42:05,225 --> 00:42:08,362 That man at the press conference was not John Cena. 724 00:42:09,062 --> 00:42:10,830 The John that I know, 725 00:42:10,864 --> 00:42:14,201 he wouldn't turn his back on the people that support and love him. 726 00:42:15,618 --> 00:42:16,937 The John that I know, 727 00:42:17,554 --> 00:42:19,772 he wouldn't be talking about ruining wrestling, 728 00:42:20,540 --> 00:42:23,961 put his friend, his brother, through a table. 729 00:42:25,629 --> 00:42:27,163 I don't wanna fight John. 730 00:42:28,565 --> 00:42:30,917 But if I have to beat him back to his senses… 731 00:42:33,287 --> 00:42:34,538 then I would do it. 732 00:42:35,255 --> 00:42:36,790 I'm gonna do it. 733 00:42:37,641 --> 00:42:39,375 I already talked to Nick Aldis. 734 00:42:40,259 --> 00:42:41,444 It's set. 735 00:42:42,129 --> 00:42:44,198 Saturday Night Main Event. 736 00:42:46,283 --> 00:42:49,169 Wade, John is the greatest of all time. 737 00:42:49,670 --> 00:42:52,138 But I remember what my hero told me 738 00:42:52,172 --> 00:42:54,074 when facing the impossible, 739 00:42:54,107 --> 00:42:56,359 "Never give up." 740 00:42:57,411 --> 00:43:00,330 And regardless of what happens Saturday night, 741 00:43:00,364 --> 00:43:02,516 I'm gonna walk out with my head held high. 742 00:43:03,600 --> 00:43:05,586 'Cause I'm gonna live by three words: 743 00:43:07,371 --> 00:43:12,259 Hustle, loyalty and respect. 744 00:43:12,292 --> 00:43:13,676 That's what's up. 745 00:43:14,895 --> 00:43:17,781 Well, Truth, this has been enlightening, 746 00:43:17,814 --> 00:43:22,202 and best of luck against John Cena at Saturday Night's Main Event. 747 00:43:22,236 --> 00:43:23,871 -Much obliged, Wade. -Thank you. 748 00:43:25,538 --> 00:43:28,625 [Tessitore] Great job, Wade, and look what's coming our way now. 749 00:43:28,659 --> 00:43:31,879 Next week, Saturday Night's Main Event in Tampa live. 750 00:43:33,580 --> 00:43:38,384 R-Truth against the seventeen-time World Champion John Cena, 751 00:43:38,417 --> 00:43:40,220 that is next Saturday night. 752 00:43:46,810 --> 00:43:48,729 ["Root Of All Evil" plays] 753 00:44:22,645 --> 00:44:24,765 ♪ Oh, yeah ♪ 754 00:44:28,118 --> 00:44:30,237 ♪ No man is Ever truly ever good ♪ 755 00:44:31,555 --> 00:44:34,975 ♪ No man is Ever truly evil ♪ 756 00:44:35,008 --> 00:44:37,411 ♪ I do the Things you never could ♪ 757 00:44:37,444 --> 00:44:39,962 ♪ And we will Never be equal ♪ 758 00:44:41,865 --> 00:44:43,967 ♪ No man is Ever truly good ♪ 759 00:44:45,285 --> 00:44:48,571 ♪ No man is Ever truly evil ♪ 760 00:44:48,605 --> 00:44:51,208 ♪ I do the things You never could… ♪ 761 00:44:51,241 --> 00:44:53,743 [Tessitore] On April 25th, he returned. 762 00:44:53,777 --> 00:44:57,848 Nearly four years away from WWE for Aleister Black. 763 00:44:58,799 --> 00:45:03,587 We have been reintroduced to his devastating Black Mass kick, 764 00:45:04,754 --> 00:45:07,406 and the results that come with it. 765 00:45:07,441 --> 00:45:10,694 ♪ Your perpetrate Your propaganda ♪ 766 00:45:12,679 --> 00:45:14,798 ♪ And now I'm calling you out ♪ 767 00:45:19,569 --> 00:45:21,171 ♪ No man is Ever truly good… ♪ 768 00:45:21,205 --> 00:45:23,240 [Tessitore] Next up, a rematch from last week, 769 00:45:23,272 --> 00:45:25,926 Aleister Black against Carmelo Hayes. Next. 770 00:45:26,460 --> 00:45:28,444 ♪ I do the things You never could ♪ 771 00:45:29,046 --> 00:45:31,365 ♪ And we will Never be equal ♪ 772 00:45:33,317 --> 00:45:35,301 ♪ No man is Ever truly good… ♪ 773 00:45:41,008 --> 00:45:44,411 [Priest] Drew, it feels like we're stuck in a cycle. 774 00:45:44,912 --> 00:45:47,013 You get involved in my business. 775 00:45:47,047 --> 00:45:49,049 I get involved in yours. 776 00:45:49,082 --> 00:45:50,250 [Cole] Claymore! 777 00:45:53,654 --> 00:45:57,024 [Barrett] Priest just haunting the career of Drew McIntyre. 778 00:45:57,057 --> 00:46:01,060 We sabotage each other until we destroy everything. 779 00:46:01,595 --> 00:46:02,629 He's bored at work. 780 00:46:05,732 --> 00:46:07,000 I'm banged up, 781 00:46:07,533 --> 00:46:08,585 I'm frustrated, 782 00:46:09,102 --> 00:46:11,438 but most of all, I'm pissed off at myself… 783 00:46:11,471 --> 00:46:12,940 I'm cashing in right now! 784 00:46:12,973 --> 00:46:14,741 …for getting stuck in this vortex 785 00:46:14,775 --> 00:46:20,113 that is Drew McIntyre's petty, childish, vindictive bull [bleep]. 786 00:46:21,748 --> 00:46:23,016 We need a conclusion, Drew. 787 00:46:23,917 --> 00:46:29,022 [Cole] The rage, the disdain between these two coming to a boiling point. 788 00:46:29,056 --> 00:46:33,093 At Saturday Night's Main Event, a simple match won't do it. 789 00:46:34,127 --> 00:46:36,029 I want you to hurt real bad. 790 00:46:37,064 --> 00:46:40,067 I want you to feel real pain. 791 00:46:41,618 --> 00:46:45,071 I wanna bash your face in so bad 792 00:46:45,105 --> 00:46:49,109 that the hospital will need dental records to identify you. 793 00:46:50,676 --> 00:46:52,812 Anarchy, violence. 794 00:46:54,515 --> 00:46:57,817 I want this to happen inside a steel cage. 795 00:46:57,850 --> 00:46:59,653 I hope this is what you wanted, Drew. 796 00:47:00,420 --> 00:47:02,856 Because it's what you're gonna get. 797 00:47:03,624 --> 00:47:06,125 The cycle ends here. 798 00:47:10,513 --> 00:47:12,732 [Tessitore] Oh, I love where Priest's mind is. 799 00:47:12,766 --> 00:47:15,002 Are you kidding me? Steel cage with those two? 800 00:47:15,035 --> 00:47:16,953 Please, please let that happen. 801 00:47:16,987 --> 00:47:21,275 Aleister Black, a week ago, he rolled up Carmelo Hayes for a win. 802 00:47:21,908 --> 00:47:24,678 Melo accidentally knocked The Miz off the apron. 803 00:47:24,711 --> 00:47:28,080 Of course, it was Black who defeated The Miz a couple of weeks ago. 804 00:47:28,115 --> 00:47:31,435 ♪ No man is Ever truly evil ♪ 805 00:47:31,468 --> 00:47:32,736 ♪ I do the Things you never could… ♪ 806 00:47:32,769 --> 00:47:37,024 Allow me to explain exactly what is about to happen. 807 00:47:37,057 --> 00:47:39,475 Hey, man. Hey, hey. I got this. 808 00:47:39,509 --> 00:47:43,730 Aleister Black… [spits] …even saying your name makes me sick. 809 00:47:43,763 --> 00:47:45,966 Last week, you had the opportunity to take my head off, 810 00:47:45,999 --> 00:47:47,267 and you didn't take it, 811 00:47:47,301 --> 00:47:48,969 and that's the biggest mistake of your life 812 00:47:49,002 --> 00:47:51,955 because now this beef, it will never end. 813 00:47:51,989 --> 00:47:53,557 Okay? It's not over till I win. 814 00:47:53,589 --> 00:47:56,442 You in the playoffs now, big dog. Ask the last guy. 815 00:47:56,475 --> 00:47:59,446 'Cause it's Melo over everybody. It's MOE. 816 00:47:59,479 --> 00:48:02,566 I'm the Tenth Wonder of the World. I am Him. 817 00:48:02,598 --> 00:48:03,933 -Who's Him? -I am. 818 00:48:03,966 --> 00:48:05,319 -Who's Him? -I am. 819 00:48:05,352 --> 00:48:06,837 -Who's Him? -I am. 820 00:48:06,870 --> 00:48:10,406 And one month ago was your grand opening, and tonight in Greensboro, 821 00:48:10,440 --> 00:48:12,176 it's your grand closing. 822 00:48:12,209 --> 00:48:13,377 Hit his music. 823 00:48:14,144 --> 00:48:15,712 ["Melo Don't Miss" plays] 824 00:48:18,332 --> 00:48:20,868 [Tessitore] And still proudly boasting of the WrestleMania weekend 825 00:48:20,901 --> 00:48:25,622 with that André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal giant gold head pendant 826 00:48:25,656 --> 00:48:27,341 that The Miz gifted him. 827 00:48:27,374 --> 00:48:29,826 [Barrett] He'll be boasting for the next 12 months. 828 00:48:29,859 --> 00:48:32,946 What an accolade that was for Carmelo Hayes. 829 00:48:35,516 --> 00:48:36,650 [bell rings] 830 00:48:36,683 --> 00:48:40,721 [Nash] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 831 00:48:40,754 --> 00:48:43,490 Accompanied by The Miz, 832 00:48:43,524 --> 00:48:46,076 from Boston, Massachusetts, 833 00:48:46,109 --> 00:48:49,962 weighing in at 210 pounds, 834 00:48:49,997 --> 00:48:54,301 Carmelo Hayes! 835 00:48:54,334 --> 00:48:57,104 [Tessitore] And by the way, speaking of The Miz, 836 00:48:57,136 --> 00:49:02,509 congratulations to The Miz as it has been announced 837 00:49:02,542 --> 00:49:05,812 that he is the host of the reboot 838 00:49:05,846 --> 00:49:10,884 of the iconic TV competition series American Gladiators. 839 00:49:10,917 --> 00:49:17,324 The Miz is the new host of the rebooted, brand-new American Gladiators. 840 00:49:17,357 --> 00:49:18,375 Good for The Miz. 841 00:49:18,408 --> 00:49:21,295 [Barrett] Yeah, wow, that is incredible, massive news 842 00:49:21,328 --> 00:49:23,897 that has gone viral over the last few days. 843 00:49:23,931 --> 00:49:26,533 The Miz always in demand in Hollywood. 844 00:49:26,567 --> 00:49:27,734 Huge career move, 845 00:49:27,768 --> 00:49:33,073 but number-one love will always be competing right here in WWE. 846 00:49:33,106 --> 00:49:35,107 This thing looks so uncomfortable to me. 847 00:49:35,142 --> 00:49:38,511 I mean, he's got… He needs like a harness for the Dré gold medallion. 848 00:49:38,545 --> 00:49:40,580 -It looks like over 10 pounds. -[Barrett] No, no, no. 849 00:49:40,614 --> 00:49:43,366 It's worth the pain of carrying that thing around 850 00:49:43,400 --> 00:49:46,453 because it's such an impressive thing to win. 851 00:49:46,486 --> 00:49:48,689 What a gift from The Miz that was. 852 00:49:48,721 --> 00:49:51,692 What a benevolent mentor The Miz really is. 853 00:49:51,725 --> 00:49:56,495 [Tessitore] So here they go, locking up. Aleister Black and Carmelo Hayes. 854 00:49:56,529 --> 00:49:58,248 Had a good match a week ago. 855 00:49:59,683 --> 00:50:02,219 [Barrett] Yeah, it was a real back and forth effort, 856 00:50:02,252 --> 00:50:06,038 and despite the L for Carmelo Hayes at the end, 857 00:50:06,073 --> 00:50:09,710 you have to say he was pretty much an equal to Aleister Black 858 00:50:09,743 --> 00:50:12,779 on almost every level throughout the duration of it 859 00:50:12,812 --> 00:50:14,882 except for that final three-count. 860 00:50:17,484 --> 00:50:19,703 [Tessitore] It's the first time they competed against each other 861 00:50:19,736 --> 00:50:23,207 last week when Black won by that roll up. 862 00:50:23,240 --> 00:50:26,375 Mentioned the fact that The Miz got up on the apron. 863 00:50:27,294 --> 00:50:30,531 Hayes accidentally knocked off his ally. 864 00:50:32,833 --> 00:50:34,067 Here goes Black. 865 00:50:36,153 --> 00:50:39,223 [Barrett] Wow, nice maneuverings there from Aleister Black, 866 00:50:39,256 --> 00:50:43,060 stopping short and catching young Melo by surprise. 867 00:50:43,093 --> 00:50:46,379 Not easy to do against a great mover like Carmelo Hayes. 868 00:50:47,397 --> 00:50:48,615 [Tessitore] Hayes. 869 00:50:48,649 --> 00:50:50,917 Back and forth these two go, 870 00:50:50,951 --> 00:50:54,136 matching skill and athleticism. 871 00:50:54,171 --> 00:50:57,958 Quick burst dynamic between these two. 872 00:50:57,991 --> 00:50:59,326 Black-- Oh! 873 00:50:59,359 --> 00:51:04,464 Oh, he went for Black Mass right away, and Melo is able to avoid it. 874 00:51:04,498 --> 00:51:06,767 [Barrett] Melo looks like he's just seen a ghost, 875 00:51:06,799 --> 00:51:11,872 and that's not just staring at the bizarre Aleister Black. 876 00:51:13,357 --> 00:51:16,643 That Black Mass really is the ultimate one hitter quitter. 877 00:51:16,676 --> 00:51:17,694 [Tessitore] Isn't it? 878 00:51:18,377 --> 00:51:23,466 That time Black was able to deny Melo's effort. 879 00:51:23,500 --> 00:51:25,801 [Barrett] Black once again going for that German suplex. 880 00:51:25,836 --> 00:51:27,087 It's clear he-- 881 00:51:27,120 --> 00:51:31,558 [Tessitore] Oh, he springboarded right into a big boot that he never saw coming. 882 00:51:31,591 --> 00:51:35,245 [Barrett] Just incredible reflexes, and it's fortunate for Carmelo Hayes 883 00:51:35,279 --> 00:51:37,481 that he managed to roll out of the ring on that one. 884 00:51:38,098 --> 00:51:42,102 And here goes-- Oh, he tried to moonsault, but The Miz threw it back in the ring. 885 00:51:42,134 --> 00:51:43,487 [Barrett] What great-- 886 00:51:43,520 --> 00:51:45,689 [Tessitore] Oh, instead it's Melo! 887 00:51:45,721 --> 00:51:48,424 [Barrett] Tremendous mentorship there from The Miz 888 00:51:48,458 --> 00:51:53,714 who is truly guiding Carmelo Hayes over these small bumps in the road, 889 00:51:53,747 --> 00:51:58,585 as Melo tries to become the number one competitor here on SmackDown. 890 00:51:58,618 --> 00:52:02,556 [Tessitore] Oh, The Miz helping things out dynamically 891 00:52:02,589 --> 00:52:05,759 as he was able to throw Melo back into the ring 892 00:52:05,792 --> 00:52:07,911 and that left shoulder gets up. 893 00:52:07,944 --> 00:52:13,299 Carmelo Hayes, Aleister Black. Back at it here at Friday Night SmackDown. 894 00:52:17,187 --> 00:52:21,441 [Tessitore] It is the third match in the return of Aleister Black, 895 00:52:22,058 --> 00:52:26,180 who just went up high and leveled Carmelo Hayes 896 00:52:26,212 --> 00:52:28,649 with a big kick that sends him to the floor. 897 00:52:28,682 --> 00:52:32,236 [Barrett] Well, I'll tell you right now, when it comes to movement and reflexes, 898 00:52:32,269 --> 00:52:37,708 I think Carmelo Hayes and Aleister Black are 1A and 1A 899 00:52:37,741 --> 00:52:40,359 when it comes to the SmackDown roster. 900 00:52:40,394 --> 00:52:44,248 Absolutely matching each other, but right now it's Hayes in big trouble, 901 00:52:44,281 --> 00:52:48,452 at risk of being counted out here, and The Miz yelling encouragement, 902 00:52:48,484 --> 00:52:51,053 trying to get the mentee back in the ring. 903 00:52:51,087 --> 00:52:53,557 [Tessitore] As he's able to get back in and beat that count. 904 00:52:55,826 --> 00:53:01,915 Black showing you that speed and that striking ability. 905 00:53:01,949 --> 00:53:07,638 The kickboxing and Muay Thai pedigree coming up big for Aleister Black. 906 00:53:07,671 --> 00:53:09,806 [crowd cheers] 907 00:53:09,839 --> 00:53:13,509 [Tessitore] Had the gap in action on WWE from October of 2020 908 00:53:14,261 --> 00:53:19,249 to then coming back and winning on May 2nd of this year. 909 00:53:19,283 --> 00:53:21,835 [Barrett] Black once again trying to go for that German suplex. 910 00:53:21,868 --> 00:53:26,038 As quite simply, Carmelo Hayes has had it well-scouted, but right now, 911 00:53:26,073 --> 00:53:29,442 Carmelo Hayes is rocked, and it just got even worse. 912 00:53:30,027 --> 00:53:31,828 [Tessitore] That time, he delivers. 913 00:53:35,582 --> 00:53:38,234 Look at the pace by Black, right into the cover. 914 00:53:38,268 --> 00:53:40,220 [Barrett] Aleister Black just rolling now. 915 00:53:40,254 --> 00:53:42,806 He got that second wind, and he has not looked back. 916 00:53:42,839 --> 00:53:47,743 Take a look at this. Sticking it, landing on his feet, 917 00:53:48,928 --> 00:53:50,631 and now whirring through the gears 918 00:53:50,663 --> 00:53:54,017 on how do you put this cocky youngster Carmelo Hayes away. 919 00:53:54,701 --> 00:53:58,187 [Tessitore] You see both of our competitors looking to dig deep 920 00:53:59,189 --> 00:54:00,957 in this match now. 921 00:54:00,991 --> 00:54:02,776 They've given so much. 922 00:54:04,144 --> 00:54:06,446 [Barrett] It's almost a carbon copy of last week. 923 00:54:06,480 --> 00:54:08,615 Step for step. Move for move. 924 00:54:08,649 --> 00:54:13,670 There is simply no give by either of these two superstars. 925 00:54:14,821 --> 00:54:17,040 [Tessitore] Remember last week finished with a roll up, 926 00:54:17,074 --> 00:54:18,875 and now Hayes trying to turn the tables. 927 00:54:19,426 --> 00:54:21,028 Oh, and a big kick. 928 00:54:22,245 --> 00:54:24,964 Black, wobbly on his feet. 929 00:54:25,933 --> 00:54:28,669 And Hayes is in control. 930 00:54:28,702 --> 00:54:32,739 [Barrett] Finally connecting with it. Planted face first was Aleister Black. 931 00:54:32,772 --> 00:54:36,343 [Tessitore] Oh, what a counter! What a counter by Aleister Black. 932 00:54:39,495 --> 00:54:42,082 And yet Hayes comes back. 933 00:54:42,115 --> 00:54:44,952 [Barrett] Both men have got to be running on fumes at this point, 934 00:54:44,984 --> 00:54:47,221 but still the big hits keep coming. 935 00:54:47,254 --> 00:54:49,540 Meteora off the top rope! 936 00:54:50,073 --> 00:54:52,558 [Barrett] Absolutely precision right there, 937 00:54:52,593 --> 00:54:55,345 and Melo has no idea where he's at. There you go. 938 00:54:55,379 --> 00:54:56,913 [Tessitore] Bridging pin attempt. 939 00:54:56,946 --> 00:54:58,565 [Barrett] Oh. 940 00:54:58,598 --> 00:55:02,368 That was the move that Aleister Black has attempted several times. 941 00:55:02,402 --> 00:55:04,520 Finally he connects with it. 942 00:55:05,355 --> 00:55:09,660 It was a very slow kick out from Melo, but just enough to keep this one going. 943 00:55:09,692 --> 00:55:11,011 [Tessitore] Spectacular scene. 944 00:55:11,044 --> 00:55:15,966 Over 12,000 plus here in Greensboro on a Friday Night SmackDown 945 00:55:15,999 --> 00:55:19,920 that will be topped by the WWE Women's Championship match 946 00:55:19,953 --> 00:55:22,321 between Tiffany Stratton and Nia Jax, 947 00:55:22,356 --> 00:55:26,176 but we are in the midst of Aleister Black and Carmelo Hayes, 948 00:55:26,210 --> 00:55:29,328 the rematch as The Miz acting as a distraction, 949 00:55:29,363 --> 00:55:33,000 into the roll up and able to kick out. 950 00:55:33,834 --> 00:55:36,036 And that big knee by Black. 951 00:55:37,654 --> 00:55:39,038 And again. 952 00:55:40,591 --> 00:55:45,078 Carmelo Hayes into the cover for the win. 953 00:55:47,181 --> 00:55:52,435 [Barrett] Well, Carmelo Hayes digging deep into the massive playbook that he owns 954 00:55:52,469 --> 00:55:56,924 that has only got deeper with the addition of Miz on the outside. 955 00:55:56,957 --> 00:55:58,524 He thought that was victory. 956 00:55:59,375 --> 00:56:05,232 But it speaks volumes to the durability of the Muay Thai expert Aleister Black. 957 00:56:05,265 --> 00:56:07,301 He simply wasn't out cold. 958 00:56:07,935 --> 00:56:11,437 [Tessitore] And Miz is getting very close to crossing the line here… 959 00:56:12,906 --> 00:56:16,993 [Barrett] Miz highly animated. Carmelo Hayes is getting sick of it. 960 00:56:17,027 --> 00:56:19,129 [Tessitore] I think he's saying, "Listen, go up top," 961 00:56:19,162 --> 00:56:20,413 maybe Nothing But Net-- 962 00:56:20,446 --> 00:56:24,718 But instead he gets pushed back, and that disagreement may cost him. 963 00:56:27,254 --> 00:56:29,857 Oh! That back spinning elbow. 964 00:56:29,890 --> 00:56:34,127 A devastating right, a left to the body, a kick down low, 965 00:56:34,161 --> 00:56:38,147 but what a response by Carmelo Hayes. 966 00:56:39,015 --> 00:56:40,667 [Barrett] You get rocked, but you keep ticking. 967 00:56:40,701 --> 00:56:44,555 No one's gonna tick after that tiger knee to the jaw. 968 00:56:45,606 --> 00:56:48,225 [Tessitore] And now is this the opportunity 969 00:56:48,258 --> 00:56:50,894 that Aleister Black looks for? 970 00:56:50,928 --> 00:56:54,114 Yes. Looking to lift him into position for-- 971 00:56:54,147 --> 00:56:55,899 -Whoa! -[bell rings] 972 00:56:55,933 --> 00:56:58,100 [Tessitore] He was going for Black Mass, 973 00:56:58,134 --> 00:57:02,522 and The Miz interrupts everything, and the bell rings. 974 00:57:02,556 --> 00:57:06,577 [Barrett] Well, Miz has essentially saved his mentee Carmelo Hayes 975 00:57:06,609 --> 00:57:07,778 from a Black Mass, 976 00:57:07,810 --> 00:57:09,730 and he knows how dangerous that is. Wait a second. 977 00:57:09,763 --> 00:57:11,582 [Tessitore] He was going for Skull-Crushing Finale, 978 00:57:11,615 --> 00:57:15,786 but instead The Miz is laid out again, but Melo… 979 00:57:15,819 --> 00:57:17,803 Right on the attack is Melo. 980 00:57:17,837 --> 00:57:21,491 [Barrett] For four weeks in a row, Miz has taken that Black Mass. 981 00:57:21,524 --> 00:57:24,578 That allowed Carmelo Hayes to clip that knee 982 00:57:24,611 --> 00:57:27,431 of the unprotected Aleister Black, 983 00:57:27,464 --> 00:57:32,319 and now he's at the mercy of the young cocky pretender that is Carmelo Hayes. 984 00:57:32,352 --> 00:57:35,404 [Tessitore] The Miz was laid out by Black Mass, 985 00:57:35,439 --> 00:57:38,825 and Melo got right into the ring. 986 00:57:39,426 --> 00:57:42,229 Nothing But Net! 987 00:57:45,848 --> 00:57:47,868 [Barrett] Well, it's not the way Carmelo Hayes 988 00:57:47,901 --> 00:57:49,536 thought this was gonna play out. 989 00:57:49,569 --> 00:57:51,154 ["Melo Don't Miss" playing] 990 00:57:53,824 --> 00:57:58,145 [Barrett] The match thrown out thanks to the involvement of The Miz, 991 00:57:58,178 --> 00:58:03,082 but it is indeed Carmelo Hayes who stands tall in the aftermath. 992 00:58:03,116 --> 00:58:05,536 [Tessitore] So, no winner between Black and Hayes, 993 00:58:05,569 --> 00:58:08,971 but it's Hayes who stands tall delivering Nothing But Net. 994 00:58:11,725 --> 00:58:12,993 [Saxton] Excuse me, Alexa. 995 00:58:13,026 --> 00:58:14,027 Real quick. 996 00:58:14,060 --> 00:58:16,580 Last week we saw you make your return, and then tonight, 997 00:58:16,613 --> 00:58:18,966 you became the first competitor to qualify 998 00:58:18,999 --> 00:58:22,102 for this year's Women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match. 999 00:58:22,719 --> 00:58:24,037 How does it feel? 1000 00:58:24,071 --> 00:58:25,071 Amazing. 1001 00:58:25,105 --> 00:58:28,591 And now my goal is to be the first woman to win it twice. 1002 00:58:28,625 --> 00:58:30,160 I want to take that briefcase-- 1003 00:58:30,877 --> 00:58:32,629 Sorry, Byron. Can I just… So sorry. 1004 00:58:40,386 --> 00:58:41,388 Hey. 1005 00:58:46,877 --> 00:58:49,212 Alexa, what are we doing here? 1006 00:58:50,346 --> 00:58:53,200 Just wanted to know if you gave any thought to what we talked about. 1007 00:58:53,232 --> 00:58:56,370 Yeah, friends? We weren't even that close. 1008 00:58:57,386 --> 00:59:02,725 No, but when I first came to NXT, no one would give me the time of day, 1009 00:59:02,759 --> 00:59:04,560 and you took me under a wing, 1010 00:59:04,595 --> 00:59:07,681 and you were a decent human being for some reason, 1011 00:59:08,415 --> 00:59:10,450 and I never forgot about it. 1012 00:59:11,285 --> 00:59:12,402 Yeah. 1013 00:59:13,120 --> 00:59:14,270 I don't remember that. 1014 00:59:17,323 --> 00:59:18,325 Hmm. 1015 00:59:28,435 --> 00:59:30,236 Alexa, Charlotte, 1016 00:59:31,053 --> 00:59:33,339 meet the newest member of the SmackDown roster, 1017 00:59:34,441 --> 00:59:35,609 Giulia. 1018 00:59:39,529 --> 00:59:41,915 Let's you and I talk about Money In The Bank. 1019 00:59:45,736 --> 00:59:48,105 If you want to help, Lexi, stay out of my way. 1020 00:59:48,821 --> 00:59:50,774 Because I don't need you. 1021 00:59:56,830 --> 00:59:58,214 Keep telling yourself that. 1022 00:59:59,716 --> 01:00:03,020 [Tessitore] Bliss-Charlotte dynamic, but Giulia now on SmackDown? 1023 01:00:03,053 --> 01:00:04,154 And this guy. 1024 01:00:05,339 --> 01:00:07,758 Clearly still feeling the effects of Backlash. 1025 01:00:07,790 --> 01:00:10,894 The challenge was put forth by Damian Priest to Drew 1026 01:00:10,928 --> 01:00:12,562 for a Steel Cage Match. 1027 01:00:12,596 --> 01:00:13,846 Scottish Warrior next. 1028 01:00:18,452 --> 01:00:21,455 [Cole] Nia Jax defends the WWE women's title. 1029 01:00:23,006 --> 01:00:24,991 Tiffany from behind with a briefcase. 1030 01:00:26,259 --> 01:00:30,330 Tiffany's gonna cash in! Tiffany's gonna cash in! 1031 01:00:33,567 --> 01:00:37,703 Tiffany Stratton goes from Miss Money in the Bank 1032 01:00:37,738 --> 01:00:41,741 to the WWE Women's Champion. 1033 01:00:43,243 --> 01:00:46,680 [Stratton] What a Tiffy turn of events you guys, am I right? 1034 01:00:47,281 --> 01:00:50,951 Less than a year ago I befriended Nia. 1035 01:00:50,984 --> 01:00:55,422 The queen of the ring and the princess of the ring. 1036 01:00:55,455 --> 01:00:59,625 She thought I was naive. She thought I was just a dumb blonde. 1037 01:00:59,660 --> 01:01:01,727 [screams] Yay! 1038 01:01:02,261 --> 01:01:04,281 Don't forget who got this for you. 1039 01:01:05,698 --> 01:01:12,638 If this ends bad for me, this will end really bad for you. 1040 01:01:14,140 --> 01:01:18,544 And now, I'm at the Tiffy top of my game. 1041 01:01:20,714 --> 01:01:23,165 [Cole] Tiffany Stratton has vaulted herself 1042 01:01:23,200 --> 01:01:25,786 to the top of the women's division. 1043 01:01:27,120 --> 01:01:29,223 -What a win at WrestleMania! -[bell rings] 1044 01:01:35,495 --> 01:01:37,631 [Jax] It sounds like you all missed me. 1045 01:01:38,932 --> 01:01:43,971 While I was gone and your champion Tiffany Stratton was running around here 1046 01:01:44,004 --> 01:01:46,173 like a Barbie doll with her head cut off. 1047 01:01:46,205 --> 01:01:52,678 I was regrouping so I can come back here and take what is mine. 1048 01:01:53,647 --> 01:01:54,815 [Stratton] News flash, 1049 01:01:54,848 --> 01:01:58,618 I'm not the same Tiffany Stratton that you used to bully you around anymore. 1050 01:02:00,419 --> 01:02:04,290 -What time is it? -It's Tiffy time. 1051 01:02:04,323 --> 01:02:06,125 Time up. 1052 01:02:06,158 --> 01:02:12,698 [Barrett] Nia Jax has got a championship opportunity and Tiffy Time may well end. 1053 01:02:16,986 --> 01:02:19,022 [Tessitore] Well, after everything they've been through, 1054 01:02:19,056 --> 01:02:21,491 tonight they battle with it all on the line again. 1055 01:02:21,524 --> 01:02:26,212 Can Tiffany Stratton find a way to stop all this momentum of Nia Jax? 1056 01:02:26,245 --> 01:02:30,133 WWE Women's Championship match. It is later on tonight. 1057 01:02:35,055 --> 01:02:37,573 -["Gallantry" plays] -[crowd cheers] 1058 01:03:20,017 --> 01:03:22,134 [Nash] Ladies and gentlemen, 1059 01:03:22,169 --> 01:03:28,091 please welcome, Drew McIntyre! 1060 01:03:28,125 --> 01:03:30,894 [Tessitore] You can tell Drew had a lot taken out of him at Backlash. 1061 01:03:30,928 --> 01:03:33,413 That was far more than just a fatal 4-way. 1062 01:03:33,446 --> 01:03:36,165 Wade, another one of these moments where that hatred, 1063 01:03:36,200 --> 01:03:41,355 that violence of Drew and Damian Priest, it produced devastating results. 1064 01:03:41,388 --> 01:03:44,758 [Barrett] Yeah, so let's take you back to last Saturday, less than a week ago, 1065 01:03:44,790 --> 01:03:46,310 at Backlash as you mentioned, 1066 01:03:46,343 --> 01:03:49,479 fatal 4-way for the United States title. 1067 01:03:49,513 --> 01:03:51,647 But it was Priest and McIntyre, 1068 01:03:51,682 --> 01:03:54,768 after what has been months and months of bad blood. 1069 01:03:54,801 --> 01:03:56,136 They spun off! 1070 01:03:57,604 --> 01:04:02,643 And the intense hatred culminated in this horrific crash landing, 1071 01:04:02,676 --> 01:04:07,948 a kamikaze South of Heaven from height, rendering both men down, 1072 01:04:07,981 --> 01:04:12,919 and unsurprisingly, out for the rest of the match. 1073 01:04:14,321 --> 01:04:20,042 Drew McIntyre, a man aghast at showing any sign of pain, 1074 01:04:20,077 --> 01:04:22,145 simply can't cover it today. 1075 01:04:22,178 --> 01:04:25,147 We heard from Damian Priest earlier. 1076 01:04:26,165 --> 01:04:28,417 He's made a challenge to McIntyre, 1077 01:04:28,452 --> 01:04:31,605 he wants to meet McIntyre inside a steel cage 1078 01:04:31,638 --> 01:04:34,892 to put this to bed once and for all. 1079 01:04:34,924 --> 01:04:37,711 We await McIntyre's answer. 1080 01:04:41,964 --> 01:04:46,053 [Tessitore] Look at how gingerly he's even climbing up to the second rope. 1081 01:04:47,270 --> 01:04:50,890 But he is here in front of this crowd in Greensboro. 1082 01:04:50,924 --> 01:04:55,913 Massive crowd, packed house at First Horizon Coliseum, 12,000 plus. 1083 01:05:01,551 --> 01:05:05,622 [Barrett] A lesser man would have taken the week off, but not McIntyre, 1084 01:05:05,656 --> 01:05:11,261 and certainly not when he has somebody like Damian Priest calling him out. 1085 01:05:23,740 --> 01:05:26,326 [crowd cheers] 1086 01:05:46,580 --> 01:05:48,698 I heard what you had to say, Priest. 1087 01:05:50,317 --> 01:05:53,419 The only thing that was accurate in that entire video 1088 01:05:53,453 --> 01:05:56,756 is how much violence we've inflicted upon each other. 1089 01:05:57,741 --> 01:06:00,143 But you're stuck in the Drew McIntyre vortex, 1090 01:06:00,176 --> 01:06:01,377 is that what you said? 1091 01:06:02,462 --> 01:06:05,015 I've been in this vortex for over a year, 1092 01:06:05,048 --> 01:06:08,551 that so-called Drew McIntyre vortex you're in 1093 01:06:08,585 --> 01:06:10,721 is the only reason you're relevant, 1094 01:06:10,754 --> 01:06:13,674 and the only reason anyone gives a damn about you! 1095 01:06:13,707 --> 01:06:15,459 [crowd cheers] 1096 01:06:18,227 --> 01:06:22,665 I've been trying to get rid of you for months and months. 1097 01:06:22,698 --> 01:06:26,502 I beat you at WrestleMania in your own match. 1098 01:06:26,537 --> 01:06:32,442 I beat you in a street fight clean, and you keep getting involved in my business. 1099 01:06:32,475 --> 01:06:34,310 You're obsessed with me. 1100 01:06:36,430 --> 01:06:39,049 It's getting to the point I was genuinely concerned 1101 01:06:39,082 --> 01:06:41,734 you want to wear my skin to your birthday party. 1102 01:06:43,537 --> 01:06:47,374 But I know what this is. This is jealousy. 1103 01:06:48,158 --> 01:06:50,961 This is a psychotic level of jealousy, 1104 01:06:50,993 --> 01:06:54,647 you look at me and you see everything you've ever wanted. 1105 01:06:54,681 --> 01:07:00,037 I am better than you in every single way. I've got all the accolades. 1106 01:07:00,069 --> 01:07:04,825 I would have been a Grand Slam champion if it wasn't for you at Backlash. 1107 01:07:05,741 --> 01:07:08,227 You're trying to take out the competition. 1108 01:07:09,363 --> 01:07:13,216 And I genuinely believe you're willing to kill me to do it 1109 01:07:13,250 --> 01:07:17,703 because you chokeslammed me off a 15-foot platform 1110 01:07:17,738 --> 01:07:20,290 and slammed my head into the concrete! 1111 01:07:35,705 --> 01:07:37,256 This has to end. 1112 01:07:38,192 --> 01:07:41,294 I'll see you inside that cage next Saturday. 1113 01:07:43,797 --> 01:07:47,683 And I'm gonna make you a guarantee because when Drew… [laughs] 1114 01:07:47,718 --> 01:07:52,154 …when Drew McIntyre makes a guarantee, it happens. 1115 01:07:52,189 --> 01:07:57,127 Only one man is gonna walk out of that cage, 1116 01:07:57,160 --> 01:08:00,681 the other is leaving on a stretcher! 1117 01:08:00,714 --> 01:08:02,899 [crowd cheers] 1118 01:08:02,933 --> 01:08:05,484 ["Gallantry" plays] 1119 01:08:05,519 --> 01:08:08,305 [Barrett] Well, it's not been sunshine and rainbows 1120 01:08:08,337 --> 01:08:10,506 for a hell of a long time for McIntyre. 1121 01:08:10,540 --> 01:08:13,977 All of the dark clouds have converged in his mind, 1122 01:08:14,011 --> 01:08:16,813 and the only thing that is gonna clear them 1123 01:08:16,846 --> 01:08:20,666 is wiping out Damian Priest once and for all. 1124 01:08:20,701 --> 01:08:23,636 Never in doubt, Priest, the answer is yes. 1125 01:08:23,670 --> 01:08:27,241 [Tessitore] The massive headline is now written. 1126 01:08:28,524 --> 01:08:32,078 Saturday Night's Main Event, Wade, wow. 1127 01:08:32,112 --> 01:08:35,898 [Barrett] A lot of beef and even more bad intentions. 1128 01:08:35,933 --> 01:08:37,466 It is official. 1129 01:08:37,501 --> 01:08:43,907 Priest and McIntyre aim to settle it all in Tampa, Florida, 1130 01:08:43,941 --> 01:08:48,362 at Saturday Night's Main Event inside a steel cage. 1131 01:08:51,231 --> 01:08:53,983 [Tessitore] Also now official, as we found out earlier tonight, 1132 01:08:54,017 --> 01:08:55,202 Saturday Night's Main Event, 1133 01:08:55,234 --> 01:08:58,889 it is in Tampa, John Cena and R-Truth. 1134 01:08:58,921 --> 01:09:02,526 [Barrett] Well, get this one, not an alliance I ever saw coming, 1135 01:09:02,559 --> 01:09:03,777 but they've got no choice. 1136 01:09:03,809 --> 01:09:08,381 Sami Zayn and the Second City Saint, CM Punk, 1137 01:09:08,415 --> 01:09:11,084 they're gonna team up at Saturday Night's Main Event 1138 01:09:11,117 --> 01:09:17,307 to take on the power duo, who run Raw, Bron Breakker and Seth Freakin Rollins. 1139 01:09:17,340 --> 01:09:19,910 [Tessitore] Also in prime time on NBC, the World Heavyweight Championship 1140 01:09:19,943 --> 01:09:21,211 will be on the line. 1141 01:09:21,245 --> 01:09:24,398 A few weeks ago, Logan Paul sucker-punching Jey Uso 1142 01:09:24,430 --> 01:09:25,448 when Raw went off the air. 1143 01:09:25,482 --> 01:09:28,167 Now in Tampa, everybody's going to be eating. 1144 01:09:28,202 --> 01:09:30,103 Jey's defense of the well-earned title, 1145 01:09:30,136 --> 01:09:32,639 Saturday Night's Main Event against Logan Paul. 1146 01:09:36,059 --> 01:09:42,582 As Drew McIntyre limping back after what happened in St. Louis, 1147 01:09:42,616 --> 01:09:45,102 but he has accepted the challenge. 1148 01:09:45,135 --> 01:09:48,804 [Barrett] Yeah, you got eight days to heal up and get back to full health. 1149 01:09:48,839 --> 01:09:51,825 -[Tessitore] Oh. -[Barrett] Oh, no. 1150 01:09:51,858 --> 01:09:54,361 ["Taking It All" plays] 1151 01:09:55,728 --> 01:09:58,315 ♪ We Taking it all Settle the score ♪ 1152 01:09:58,348 --> 01:09:59,800 ♪ No I will not take a loss ♪ 1153 01:09:59,833 --> 01:10:01,351 ♪ Taking it all ♪ 1154 01:10:01,385 --> 01:10:03,820 ♪ We kick in the door Dropping you down to the floor ♪ 1155 01:10:03,853 --> 01:10:05,405 ♪ We taking it all ♪ 1156 01:10:05,438 --> 01:10:07,840 ♪ Ready for war Better than ever before ♪ 1157 01:10:07,875 --> 01:10:10,344 ♪ Taking it all Break down the walls ♪ 1158 01:10:10,376 --> 01:10:12,880 ♪ My bloodline is hard to the core We taking it all ♪ 1159 01:10:17,084 --> 01:10:21,955 [Tessitore] Boy, to see Jacob Fatu, who retained in that fatal 4-way, 1160 01:10:21,989 --> 01:10:24,858 and that look between him and Damian Priest. 1161 01:10:26,626 --> 01:10:27,628 [bell rings] 1162 01:10:27,661 --> 01:10:31,732 [Nash] The following contest is a men's Money in the Bank qualifier, 1163 01:10:31,764 --> 01:10:32,900 Triple-threat match, 1164 01:10:32,933 --> 01:10:35,469 and is scheduled for one fall. 1165 01:10:35,501 --> 01:10:40,389 Introducing first, accompanied by JC Mateo 1166 01:10:40,424 --> 01:10:45,529 and the United States Champion, Jacob Fatu, 1167 01:10:45,562 --> 01:10:51,835 from Las Vegas, Nevada, weighing in at 250 pounds, 1168 01:10:51,869 --> 01:10:56,440 Solo Sikoa! 1169 01:10:58,858 --> 01:11:00,744 [Tessitore] Now 2025 probably hasn't been the year 1170 01:11:00,777 --> 01:11:04,665 that Solo Sikoa was expecting for himself, but now a chance to remedy things. 1171 01:11:04,697 --> 01:11:09,236 Money in the Bank qualifying triple-threat against Jimmy and Rey Fenix. 1172 01:11:09,269 --> 01:11:10,554 That's next. 1173 01:11:24,751 --> 01:11:29,540 It's been interesting to read exactly where Solo Sikoa is with Jacob Fatu. 1174 01:11:29,572 --> 01:11:30,807 We saw that earlier. 1175 01:11:32,209 --> 01:11:36,045 Right now all he's got to concentrate on is this great challenge in front of him, 1176 01:11:36,079 --> 01:11:37,364 Money in the Bank qualifying. 1177 01:11:42,269 --> 01:11:47,791 Yo, Money in the Bank is around the corner, but tonight it's qualifying night. 1178 01:11:47,824 --> 01:11:50,943 I gotta get through Solo, and I gotta get through Rey Fenix. 1179 01:11:50,978 --> 01:11:54,882 I'm gonna take my ass to Money in the Bank, climb that ladder, 1180 01:11:54,915 --> 01:11:57,768 snatch that, win that, cash that. 1181 01:11:57,800 --> 01:12:01,688 Who's that? Big Jim with a big win. 1182 01:12:04,208 --> 01:12:06,108 [Tessitore] Oh, Big Jim's ready for this, Wade. 1183 01:12:06,143 --> 01:12:07,611 ["Born A King" plays] 1184 01:12:07,644 --> 01:12:10,364 [Barrett] Is he ready to fight his little bro? 1185 01:12:10,397 --> 01:12:11,849 Hell, yeah, he is. 1186 01:12:15,885 --> 01:12:18,138 [crowd cheers] 1187 01:12:21,058 --> 01:12:26,929 [Nash] And his opponent from San Francisco, California, 1188 01:12:26,964 --> 01:12:31,168 weighing in at 251 pounds, 1189 01:12:31,869 --> 01:12:36,639 Jimmy Uso! 1190 01:12:36,673 --> 01:12:39,559 [Tessitore] And this is Jimmy Uso's first match, 1191 01:12:39,593 --> 01:12:43,746 since that beat down, that bloody display by Gunther 1192 01:12:43,780 --> 01:12:46,183 back on March 31st on Raw, 1193 01:12:46,215 --> 01:12:49,152 and now, of course, you can tell how refocused he is. 1194 01:12:51,304 --> 01:12:54,858 [Barrett] Pivotal in helping Jey break the aura of Gunther, 1195 01:12:54,892 --> 01:12:59,346 now Jimmy has to focus on creating an aura of his own, 1196 01:12:59,379 --> 01:13:01,748 and qualifying for the Money in the Bank ladder match. 1197 01:13:29,559 --> 01:13:32,513 ["Ánimo" plays] 1198 01:14:09,782 --> 01:14:13,786 [Nash] And from Ecatepec, Mexico, 1199 01:14:13,820 --> 01:14:18,358 weighing in at 182 pounds, 1200 01:14:18,392 --> 01:14:23,647 Rey Fenix! 1201 01:14:23,679 --> 01:14:27,317 [Tessitore] Of course, Rey Fenix, who showed such spirit, 1202 01:14:27,351 --> 01:14:30,036 such fight at WrestleMania, 1203 01:14:30,070 --> 01:14:35,259 when he had the short notice assignment, replacing the injured Rey Mysterio, 1204 01:14:35,291 --> 01:14:36,910 acquitted himself well. 1205 01:14:37,461 --> 01:14:42,916 And now a chance to gain more PLE glory if he can get through this. 1206 01:14:42,950 --> 01:14:47,120 Money in the Bank qualifier, a triple threat. 1207 01:14:47,154 --> 01:14:49,740 [Barrett] Yeah, I'm glad you mentioned WrestleMania 41, 1208 01:14:49,773 --> 01:14:51,858 that's the brightest spotlight of them all, 1209 01:14:51,892 --> 01:14:56,096 and the thing about the bright spotlights, they become addictive. 1210 01:14:56,929 --> 01:15:01,869 And despite the fact that Fenix wasn't successful at WrestleMania 41, 1211 01:15:01,902 --> 01:15:06,956 I guarantee you, he cannot wait to get back to those massive moments 1212 01:15:06,990 --> 01:15:09,610 such as Money in the Bank, 1213 01:15:09,643 --> 01:15:12,329 and he's one step away from going there tonight. 1214 01:15:14,697 --> 01:15:15,965 [Tessitore] Look at this crowd here. 1215 01:15:15,999 --> 01:15:19,719 It has been a red-hot crowd of over 12,000 plus, 1216 01:15:19,753 --> 01:15:22,255 and they've seen great action already. 1217 01:15:22,289 --> 01:15:24,758 We had a Money in the Bank qualifier triple-threat match 1218 01:15:24,791 --> 01:15:26,276 on the women's side, 1219 01:15:26,309 --> 01:15:28,946 -and that was won by Alexa Bliss. -[bell rings] 1220 01:15:28,978 --> 01:15:34,218 And now it's Big Jim, Rey Fenix, and Solo Sikoa, 1221 01:15:34,251 --> 01:15:36,937 who's all over Rey Fenix, 1222 01:15:36,969 --> 01:15:40,523 to see who can get entry into the men's Money in the Bank. 1223 01:15:40,557 --> 01:15:43,943 [Barrett] Big Jim pacing himself here, checking out little bro. 1224 01:15:44,745 --> 01:15:48,949 Who's looking to make a pitch it seems to Jimmy Uso. 1225 01:15:54,821 --> 01:15:59,742 [Tessitore] Oh, but instead he eats a big right uppercut from big bro. 1226 01:15:59,776 --> 01:16:02,212 [Barrett] Yeah, there's gonna be a lot of water under the bridge 1227 01:16:02,246 --> 01:16:06,266 before Big Jim teams up with Solo Sikoa. 1228 01:16:06,300 --> 01:16:08,168 What a history those two have. 1229 01:16:08,202 --> 01:16:10,469 Nice try Solo. 1230 01:16:10,504 --> 01:16:13,357 -[Tessitore] Teaming up is-- -[Barrett] Just broken his wrist there. 1231 01:16:14,675 --> 01:16:16,860 [Tessitore] Oh, a roll up. Quick roll up by Rey Fenix. 1232 01:16:17,528 --> 01:16:19,663 [Barrett] Yeah, don't take your eye off the ball, Jimmy, 1233 01:16:19,696 --> 01:16:21,048 Don't admire your handiwork. 1234 01:16:21,081 --> 01:16:24,550 With Solo Sikoa trying to recuperate on the outside. 1235 01:16:25,219 --> 01:16:28,054 He's got his new soldier, JC. 1236 01:16:28,088 --> 01:16:32,576 [Tessitore] So JC as well as the United States Champion, Jacob Fatu. 1237 01:16:32,608 --> 01:16:34,461 [Barrett] With those two prowling around the outside, 1238 01:16:34,494 --> 01:16:38,831 Jimmy Uso and Rey Fenix better keep their wits about them at all times. 1239 01:16:38,866 --> 01:16:41,835 [Tessitore] Tiffany Stratton and Nia Jax still to come. 1240 01:16:41,869 --> 01:16:44,487 We're moments away from the Women's Championship match, 1241 01:16:44,521 --> 01:16:47,474 but what a great triple threat we've got here. 1242 01:16:47,508 --> 01:16:49,510 The cover and the kick out by Big Jim. 1243 01:16:50,626 --> 01:16:54,481 [Barrett] Absolute blistering start to his career, here, for Rey Fenix, 1244 01:16:54,514 --> 01:16:57,150 and really will be a massive feather in his cap 1245 01:16:57,184 --> 01:17:00,320 if he puts away Big Jim or Solo Sikoa tonight, 1246 01:17:00,353 --> 01:17:02,422 and makes it through to Money in the Bank. 1247 01:17:03,740 --> 01:17:06,760 [Tessitore] Rey Fenix off to a good start here. 1248 01:17:06,793 --> 01:17:10,080 [Barrett] Yeah, off to a good start in his entire career in WWE 1249 01:17:10,112 --> 01:17:12,366 and that irritates a lot of people in the locker room, 1250 01:17:12,398 --> 01:17:16,687 when newcomers have this amount of success and this amount of hype. 1251 01:17:18,105 --> 01:17:23,861 [Tessitore] This is his seventh match since breaking through here at WWE. 1252 01:17:32,436 --> 01:17:34,588 [Barrett] Jimmy Uso is a hell of a mover himself, 1253 01:17:34,621 --> 01:17:38,559 but you're not going to out maneuver Rey Fenix, don't even try. 1254 01:17:38,592 --> 01:17:41,527 [Tessitore] Into the cover off of that springboard dropkick. 1255 01:17:42,713 --> 01:17:46,767 Is there anybody who is quicker, more cat-like 1256 01:17:46,800 --> 01:17:50,304 at dealing with the top ropes, what he can do? 1257 01:17:50,337 --> 01:17:53,173 [Barrett] Yeah, so nimble, just has an ability to strike 1258 01:17:53,206 --> 01:17:55,726 from the most ridiculous of angles, 1259 01:17:55,759 --> 01:17:58,111 and when you're a competitor against someone like that, 1260 01:17:58,144 --> 01:18:00,013 there's no way to block the offense. 1261 01:18:00,047 --> 01:18:04,451 I used to hate getting in there with guys who can move as well as Rey Fenix. 1262 01:18:06,119 --> 01:18:08,639 -[Tessitore] Big chop by Big Jim. -[crowd chanting] Uso! Uso! Uso! 1263 01:18:08,672 --> 01:18:12,693 [Barrett] Overlooked, underappreciated, but Uber talented. 1264 01:18:12,726 --> 01:18:16,230 Big Jim trying to make his way to the top in the singles game, 1265 01:18:16,263 --> 01:18:18,348 -just like twin brother Jey. -[Tessitore] Oh! 1266 01:18:18,898 --> 01:18:19,933 [Barrett] The little bro… 1267 01:18:19,967 --> 01:18:21,934 [Tessitore] Oh, man, oh, man. 1268 01:18:21,969 --> 01:18:24,036 [Barrett] Solo has got very different ideas. My God. 1269 01:18:24,071 --> 01:18:29,092 [Tessitore] That is as hard of a slam of the head as we have seen 1270 01:18:29,126 --> 01:18:32,161 on our new reinforced announce table. 1271 01:18:32,196 --> 01:18:35,766 [Barrett] Well, Solo Sikoa knows his brother Jimmy better than anyone, 1272 01:18:35,799 --> 01:18:39,052 and he knew he had to really lay those shots in, 1273 01:18:39,086 --> 01:18:42,673 but waiting ready to pounce was Rey Fenix. 1274 01:18:44,474 --> 01:18:48,394 [Tessitore] And now Fenix is considering going up top, 1275 01:18:48,428 --> 01:18:51,348 and you know how dangerous he is from there! 1276 01:18:51,380 --> 01:18:55,202 Did you see the height of that crossbody? 1277 01:18:55,235 --> 01:19:01,308 [Barrett] Admire the flight of the Fenix, just get out of the way if you can. 1278 01:19:01,340 --> 01:19:04,894 Take another look at this maximum hang time, 1279 01:19:04,928 --> 01:19:10,166 precision strike, right on the top of Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso, 1280 01:19:10,200 --> 01:19:11,818 and Jimmy has barely moved since. 1281 01:19:11,852 --> 01:19:14,321 It's Solo who is in major trouble now. 1282 01:19:18,192 --> 01:19:20,744 [Tessitore] Fenix springboards in, 1283 01:19:20,777 --> 01:19:23,797 -but instead, Solo Slam. -[Barrett] Oh! 1284 01:19:24,798 --> 01:19:26,983 As now Solo Sikoa… 1285 01:19:28,268 --> 01:19:33,173 [Barrett] Well, that big Spinning Solo, catching a flying Rey Fenix. 1286 01:19:33,206 --> 01:19:37,044 Sikoa has put multiple superstars away with that move. 1287 01:19:39,580 --> 01:19:41,865 Rey Fenix looking defenseless, but-- 1288 01:19:41,898 --> 01:19:47,437 [Tessitore] Again, he sends his big brother slamming into the announce desk. 1289 01:19:47,471 --> 01:19:50,007 [Barrett] Well, there's a lot of hatred between Jimmy and Solo, 1290 01:19:50,040 --> 01:19:53,010 and right now Solo's not exactly focused on winning the match. 1291 01:19:53,043 --> 01:19:56,914 He has Rey Fenix prone and down in ring. 1292 01:20:02,969 --> 01:20:06,072 [Tessitore] Oh, and he slams him down! 1293 01:20:06,106 --> 01:20:08,075 -[Barrett] Spinning Solo… -[Tessitore] Back of his head! 1294 01:20:08,108 --> 01:20:13,746 …on the announce table. And Solo Sikoa is in full control now. 1295 01:20:13,780 --> 01:20:15,782 [crowd boos] 1296 01:20:19,286 --> 01:20:22,155 Crowd enjoying every moment of this, on Friday Night SmackDown 1297 01:20:22,188 --> 01:20:24,974 from here in Greensboro, North Carolina. 1298 01:20:25,008 --> 01:20:28,695 It is a triple-threat Money in the Bank qualifying match. 1299 01:20:28,728 --> 01:20:31,514 Jimmy Uso against little brother Solo Sikoa 1300 01:20:31,548 --> 01:20:33,349 and the spirited Rey Fenix. 1301 01:20:33,383 --> 01:20:35,202 And now Jimmy getting up there, 1302 01:20:35,235 --> 01:20:39,223 but Rey able to get back to his feet and deliver that big strike. 1303 01:20:39,255 --> 01:20:42,009 [Barrett] This is turning into an absolute barn burner. 1304 01:20:42,041 --> 01:20:46,496 Not a lot JC or Jacob Fatu on the outside are able to do 1305 01:20:46,530 --> 01:20:48,298 to help their man right now. 1306 01:20:48,331 --> 01:20:50,099 Solo Sikoa laid out. 1307 01:20:52,352 --> 01:20:55,688 And Fenix and Big Jim trading massive shots 1308 01:20:56,807 --> 01:20:58,925 in a very precarious area of the ring. 1309 01:21:02,129 --> 01:21:06,099 [Tessitore] As he tried to roll up, but instead Solo took advantage. 1310 01:21:07,166 --> 01:21:09,202 Oh, and now from off the top rope. 1311 01:21:09,236 --> 01:21:12,188 -Oh, and the roll up. -[Tessitore] Referee, wake up! 1312 01:21:12,222 --> 01:21:13,389 [Tessitore] He didn't see it at all. 1313 01:21:13,423 --> 01:21:16,742 Rey Fenix could have just advanced to Money in the Bank. 1314 01:21:16,777 --> 01:21:18,829 [Barrett] This is Charles Robinson's hometown, 1315 01:21:18,862 --> 01:21:21,465 perhaps he was staring out looking at his family. 1316 01:21:22,099 --> 01:21:26,436 The pin not counted there unfortunately for Rey Fenix. 1317 01:21:26,469 --> 01:21:30,023 Well, this one might if Jim can make the cover! 1318 01:21:30,057 --> 01:21:32,809 [Tessitore] Super kick as Fenix was in midair. 1319 01:21:32,843 --> 01:21:36,013 And then Solo Sikoa comes charging in. 1320 01:21:36,713 --> 01:21:39,383 [Barrett] And all three of these men, at this point, 1321 01:21:39,416 --> 01:21:42,536 completely had the stuffing knocked out of them. 1322 01:21:42,568 --> 01:21:45,956 It's Solo Sikoa who perhaps looks the freshest. 1323 01:21:45,989 --> 01:21:47,858 And this is exactly what happened, 1324 01:21:47,891 --> 01:21:52,579 Rey Fenix with a boot of Jimmy Uso connected mid-flight, 1325 01:21:52,612 --> 01:21:56,650 before that club-like clothesline from little brother Solo. 1326 01:21:57,550 --> 01:21:59,887 [Tessitore] Oh, Samoan Drop on Fenix. 1327 01:21:59,920 --> 01:22:04,942 As Solo trying to make his way… He's never been in Money in the Bank. 1328 01:22:05,526 --> 01:22:08,327 And a Samoan Drop on Big Jim. 1329 01:22:12,115 --> 01:22:17,603 [Barrett] Solo Sikoa contrast in 2024 compared with 2025. 1330 01:22:18,272 --> 01:22:21,008 Well, winning the Money in the Bank ladder match 1331 01:22:21,041 --> 01:22:24,277 will certainly turn your fortunes around very quickly. 1332 01:22:24,311 --> 01:22:27,531 [Tessitore] We've talked about it, not all careers are straight ascents. 1333 01:22:27,563 --> 01:22:29,950 That's relatable to you as well with what's been going on with Solo. 1334 01:22:29,983 --> 01:22:32,335 [Barrett] Yeah, absolutely. 2010, I was in Nexus. 1335 01:22:32,369 --> 01:22:36,874 2011, I was in The Corre, what a massive fall from grace. 1336 01:22:37,590 --> 01:22:40,744 Sometimes you gotta learn to deal with that in your career. 1337 01:22:40,777 --> 01:22:45,165 Solo has been playing backing dancer at times to Jacob Fatu 1338 01:22:45,199 --> 01:22:49,570 over the past 12… past five months I should say. 1339 01:22:49,603 --> 01:22:51,855 Well, that could turn around in a hurry. 1340 01:22:53,624 --> 01:22:57,077 If you grab that Money in the Bank briefcase, but getting there-- 1341 01:22:57,110 --> 01:23:01,514 [Tessitore] Oh, he gets away from the Samoan Spike, does Fenix. 1342 01:23:02,799 --> 01:23:04,451 And then… 1343 01:23:04,483 --> 01:23:06,085 Shoulders are down. 1344 01:23:07,571 --> 01:23:09,523 Jimmy's super kick, put it in position, 1345 01:23:09,556 --> 01:23:12,576 then he had to save it to keep his own chance alive. 1346 01:23:12,608 --> 01:23:14,945 [Barrett] Well, it can be part of the problem in matches like this. 1347 01:23:14,978 --> 01:23:18,081 Solo Sikoa was spoiled for choice with both men down, 1348 01:23:18,115 --> 01:23:19,867 he picked the wrong option, 1349 01:23:19,900 --> 01:23:23,769 almost got pinned for it with an assist from Big Jim, 1350 01:23:23,804 --> 01:23:26,773 until Big Jim realized the error of his ways and broke it up. 1351 01:23:26,807 --> 01:23:31,128 [Tessitore] Saw the United States Champion looking on, Jacob Fatu. 1352 01:23:31,161 --> 01:23:35,215 And now center of the ring, Jimmy Uso and Rey Fenix. 1353 01:23:35,249 --> 01:23:36,983 Back and forth they go. 1354 01:23:37,684 --> 01:23:41,170 [Barrett] Yeah, a slugfest like this, I'd personally back Big Jim, 1355 01:23:41,205 --> 01:23:44,892 but it's the quickness of Rey Fenix proving pivotal… No, it's not. 1356 01:23:48,111 --> 01:23:52,900 [Tessitore] And Big Jim's got him up top, but instead, Fenix able to counter. 1357 01:23:52,933 --> 01:23:56,103 Delivers the dropkick, and now he's going up top. 1358 01:23:57,304 --> 01:23:59,273 Adios Amigos! 1359 01:24:01,108 --> 01:24:04,244 [Barrett] Like threading a needle. 1360 01:24:05,712 --> 01:24:08,782 Rey Fenix with victory in sight. 1361 01:24:11,318 --> 01:24:12,603 [Tessitore] Spear! 1362 01:24:13,536 --> 01:24:15,688 Cover. Big Jim. 1363 01:24:16,657 --> 01:24:19,860 Shoulder got up at two and change. 1364 01:24:19,893 --> 01:24:21,728 [Barrett] Well, spear connecting flush. 1365 01:24:21,762 --> 01:24:25,632 We know what that has done for cousin Roman Reigns, 1366 01:24:25,666 --> 01:24:28,352 and indeed for twin brother Jey. 1367 01:24:28,385 --> 01:24:32,139 It wasn't enough tonight for Jimmy Uso, 1368 01:24:32,723 --> 01:24:37,361 who if he can get up and at them on a rapid clip, 1369 01:24:37,393 --> 01:24:40,880 has Rey Fenix banged to rights here in the middle of the ring. 1370 01:24:43,884 --> 01:24:46,219 [Tessitore] Oh, and now Jacob Fatu's up on the apron. 1371 01:24:46,253 --> 01:24:48,856 [Barrett] Trying to provide the assist to Solo Sikoa. 1372 01:24:48,889 --> 01:24:51,742 Samoan Spike. He just spiked Big Jim! 1373 01:24:52,526 --> 01:24:53,610 [Barrett] Don't admire-- 1374 01:24:53,643 --> 01:24:57,965 [Tessitore] Oh, Adios Amigos running right down the ropes! 1375 01:25:00,617 --> 01:25:03,170 Fenix, could it be? 1376 01:25:03,202 --> 01:25:05,806 [Barrett] Big JC trying to run offense too. 1377 01:25:05,839 --> 01:25:09,977 [Tessitore] He is on fire right now, clearing everybody out. 1378 01:25:10,010 --> 01:25:14,313 Oh, but he admired his work a little too long. Samoan Spike! 1379 01:25:15,849 --> 01:25:18,785 -[bell rings] -["Taking It All" plays] 1380 01:25:19,702 --> 01:25:22,255 [Nash] Here is your winner, 1381 01:25:23,322 --> 01:25:27,811 Solo Sikoa! 1382 01:25:27,844 --> 01:25:31,682 [Barrett] Well, what a seven days for Solo Sikoa. 1383 01:25:31,715 --> 01:25:37,254 Acquires big JC, assist Fatu in retaining gold at Backlash, 1384 01:25:37,286 --> 01:25:43,460 and now the first qualifier for the men's Money in the Bank match. 1385 01:25:43,492 --> 01:25:47,598 Power is fully restored to Solo Sikoa. 1386 01:25:47,630 --> 01:25:50,416 This is where Jimmy Uso thought he had victory, 1387 01:25:50,450 --> 01:25:54,521 thought he was over the line, Rey Fenix had other ideas. 1388 01:25:54,554 --> 01:25:57,040 And now the crew running offense. 1389 01:25:57,074 --> 01:26:02,295 Big Jim taking out Fatu, succumbing to that Samoan Spike. 1390 01:26:04,313 --> 01:26:07,117 Saw Rey Fenix hit that Adios Amigo. 1391 01:26:07,150 --> 01:26:09,920 This one's swinging in every direction. 1392 01:26:11,755 --> 01:26:13,590 [Tessitore] Fenix was in control. 1393 01:26:14,324 --> 01:26:18,312 He just started admiring his work a little too much at the wrong moment. 1394 01:26:18,344 --> 01:26:20,581 [Barrett] JC adding a little assist there. 1395 01:26:20,614 --> 01:26:22,499 [Tessitore] What in the world is going on here? 1396 01:26:22,532 --> 01:26:24,134 [Barrett] Clear out, Joe, this doesn't look good. 1397 01:26:24,166 --> 01:26:27,955 [Tessitore] What is going on? LA Knight is attacking everybody in sight. 1398 01:26:28,739 --> 01:26:30,641 [Barrett] Well, LA Knight's lost his mind. 1399 01:26:30,674 --> 01:26:34,628 It's three on one, but the one has a steel chair. 1400 01:26:34,661 --> 01:26:35,661 And his swinging… 1401 01:26:35,696 --> 01:26:38,498 [Aldis] Whoa, stand down, everybody stand down right now. 1402 01:26:40,150 --> 01:26:45,606 LA, LA, you're so desperate to get your hands on JC. 1403 01:26:45,639 --> 01:26:48,692 And, JC, you want to stick your nose in other people's business? 1404 01:26:48,724 --> 01:26:49,876 This is SmackDown. 1405 01:26:49,910 --> 01:26:52,746 We handle our differences in the squared circle, 1406 01:26:52,779 --> 01:26:54,548 and that's what you two are gonna do. 1407 01:26:54,581 --> 01:26:59,169 In fact, get me a referee out here right now. 1408 01:26:59,202 --> 01:27:04,374 And, JC, you can make your debut against LA Knight right now! 1409 01:27:04,942 --> 01:27:06,527 [Tessitore] Is this really happening? 1410 01:27:06,559 --> 01:27:11,331 -Give the people what they want! -Is it the in-ring WWE debut of JC? 1411 01:27:11,365 --> 01:27:13,901 And it comes like this against The Megastar? 1412 01:27:15,419 --> 01:27:16,837 Don't go anywhere! 1413 01:27:22,809 --> 01:27:23,809 [bell rings] 1414 01:27:23,844 --> 01:27:27,281 [Tessitore] Well, this is unexpected, but, boy, oh, boy, is it fun. 1415 01:27:27,813 --> 01:27:32,818 We have LA Knight who came out and was attacking everybody in sight 1416 01:27:32,853 --> 01:27:35,005 from Solo Sikoa to Jacob Fatu, 1417 01:27:35,038 --> 01:27:41,128 but specifically, specifically angered at this man, JC Mateo, 1418 01:27:41,161 --> 01:27:44,380 because, of course, a week ago in St. Louis 1419 01:27:44,414 --> 01:27:47,050 in the midst of the fatal 4-way, 1420 01:27:47,084 --> 01:27:50,437 that is when JC Mateo arrived on the scene 1421 01:27:50,469 --> 01:27:55,358 as Solo Sikoa, Wade, brought in new muscle and it greatly affected, 1422 01:27:55,392 --> 01:27:57,643 by interrupting that fatal 4-way. 1423 01:27:58,178 --> 01:28:01,581 Jacob Fatu retaining that United States Championship 1424 01:28:01,615 --> 01:28:03,951 that LA Knight was trying to get back. 1425 01:28:03,983 --> 01:28:07,670 [Barrett] Yeah, massive acquisition by Solo Sikoa. 1426 01:28:07,704 --> 01:28:11,925 Give you a little background info on our friend JC here. 1427 01:28:11,959 --> 01:28:18,749 Clearly a ball of muscle, but this is a 2004 Olympian in freestyle wrestling. 1428 01:28:18,782 --> 01:28:21,501 He was the flag bearer for the nation of Guam. 1429 01:28:21,535 --> 01:28:25,556 He's been a major force in the world of professional wrestling 1430 01:28:25,589 --> 01:28:29,776 for the past 15 or so years, especially in Japan. 1431 01:28:29,809 --> 01:28:35,499 Was recently rumored to be a free agent and clearly Solo Sikoa wasted zero time 1432 01:28:35,532 --> 01:28:37,818 in bringing this man into the fold. 1433 01:28:37,851 --> 01:28:39,686 [Tessitore] The new Japan World television champion, 1434 01:28:39,719 --> 01:28:40,954 three time tag champion, 1435 01:28:40,987 --> 01:28:43,724 there was Lucha Underground, he's been all over. 1436 01:28:43,757 --> 01:28:49,446 What an acquisition that Solo Sikoa sprung on everybody in St. Louis 1437 01:28:49,478 --> 01:28:50,898 in the midst of that fatal 4-way 1438 01:28:50,931 --> 01:28:52,432 and you see him, 1439 01:28:52,465 --> 01:28:56,920 he's a powerhouse with athletic explosiveness, is JC Mateo. 1440 01:28:56,954 --> 01:29:00,440 [Barrett] Yeah, an absolute smash-mouth style of competitor, too. 1441 01:29:00,474 --> 01:29:02,643 When you've got that kind of size, 1442 01:29:02,675 --> 01:29:05,712 low center of gravity and you know how to use it-- 1443 01:29:06,295 --> 01:29:08,715 [Tessitore] That's a good example, isn't it? 1444 01:29:08,749 --> 01:29:10,367 He's just hard to move, Wade. 1445 01:29:10,400 --> 01:29:12,986 [Barrett] He's built like a human battering ram. 1446 01:29:13,019 --> 01:29:14,021 [Tessitore] He is. 1447 01:29:14,054 --> 01:29:16,623 [Barrett] Well, he's full of bad intent and he's here to impress. 1448 01:29:18,525 --> 01:29:20,760 [Tessitore] Over 260 pounds. 1449 01:29:24,998 --> 01:29:26,148 And look at that. 1450 01:29:26,183 --> 01:29:30,821 I mean, how effortless was that? One-handed by JC Mateo. 1451 01:29:32,005 --> 01:29:33,706 LA Knight, though! 1452 01:29:33,740 --> 01:29:35,675 Able to reverse course. 1453 01:29:35,709 --> 01:29:40,547 [Barrett] Yeah, with a guy that powerful, you simply have to use superior movement, 1454 01:29:40,581 --> 01:29:44,067 keep your opponent guessing and I don't see LA Knight, 1455 01:29:44,101 --> 01:29:47,353 despite the massive size of The Megastar, 1456 01:29:47,387 --> 01:29:52,608 doing anything in the power game against someone as strong as JC. 1457 01:29:52,643 --> 01:29:55,762 [crowd chants] Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! 1458 01:29:55,795 --> 01:29:56,897 [Tessitore] The Megastar. 1459 01:29:58,298 --> 01:29:59,299 He came out, 1460 01:30:00,817 --> 01:30:04,838 earlier tonight when Solo Sikoa was in the ring 1461 01:30:04,871 --> 01:30:08,625 asking Jacob Fatu to say, "I love you," the way you used to. 1462 01:30:09,710 --> 01:30:13,313 [Barrett] I mean, there's bravery and then there's sheer recklessness. 1463 01:30:13,347 --> 01:30:18,986 I get why LA Knight is so angered by this trio, but to come out here, 1464 01:30:19,018 --> 01:30:24,474 albeit with a steel chair in hand, and try and confront the three 1465 01:30:24,508 --> 01:30:27,643 is just insanity in my view. 1466 01:30:27,678 --> 01:30:31,164 And things are going about as well as I would have expected thus far 1467 01:30:31,197 --> 01:30:32,416 for LA Knight. 1468 01:30:34,768 --> 01:30:37,938 [Tessitore] But what an interesting way to make your WWE debut. 1469 01:30:37,971 --> 01:30:41,391 We're in the midst of the men's Money in the Bank qualifier, 1470 01:30:41,425 --> 01:30:46,547 that was just won by Solo Sikoa against big brother Jimmy Uso and Rey Fenix, 1471 01:30:46,580 --> 01:30:50,867 and then in all the aftermath, there's LA Knight coming out 1472 01:30:50,901 --> 01:30:52,585 and targeting with a steel chair. 1473 01:30:52,619 --> 01:30:56,123 And Nick Aldis grabs that mic and says, "Hey, you want this? 1474 01:30:56,156 --> 01:30:57,407 We'll just do this right now." 1475 01:30:58,008 --> 01:31:00,126 [Barrett] All about making an impact. 1476 01:31:00,160 --> 01:31:06,215 JC did all of that and more despite the thankless demeanor of Jacob Fatu. 1477 01:31:13,023 --> 01:31:15,209 [Tessitore] Mateo sends him into that corner. 1478 01:31:15,242 --> 01:31:18,077 [Barrett] The Megastar has had very few answers thus far, 1479 01:31:18,111 --> 01:31:22,249 but now trying to build up a head of steam and it's working. 1480 01:31:22,282 --> 01:31:24,518 [Tessitore] Just bulldogging him off the top rope, 1481 01:31:24,550 --> 01:31:28,871 and now going up top as he is one to do, but distracted for a moment. 1482 01:31:28,906 --> 01:31:31,625 He was thinking about that leaping elbow but distracted, 1483 01:31:31,657 --> 01:31:36,163 as Solo Sikoa was able to give pause to LA Knight's attack. 1484 01:31:36,196 --> 01:31:38,348 [Barrett] Yeah, you can have the best intent in the world, 1485 01:31:38,382 --> 01:31:42,035 with these two, Solo Sikoa and Fatu, prowling around… Oh, my God. 1486 01:31:42,068 --> 01:31:44,304 [Tessitore] Oh, just sends him right over the top rope. 1487 01:31:44,338 --> 01:31:51,044 As you see Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa lingering over LA Knight. 1488 01:31:51,077 --> 01:31:52,079 Don't go anywhere. 1489 01:31:58,802 --> 01:32:00,670 [Tessitore] Joe Tessitore and Wade Barrett with you. 1490 01:32:00,704 --> 01:32:04,208 Friday Night SmackDown in front of 12,000 plus, 1491 01:32:04,241 --> 01:32:07,628 at the First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. 1492 01:32:07,661 --> 01:32:10,998 We have our WWE Women's Championship match ahead, 1493 01:32:11,031 --> 01:32:14,384 but right now we're seeing all the physicality between LA Knight 1494 01:32:14,418 --> 01:32:18,054 and the debut of JC Mateo. 1495 01:32:18,088 --> 01:32:20,206 [Barrett] Well, it's been one-way traffic up until now, 1496 01:32:20,240 --> 01:32:24,494 but LA Knight is desperately trying to change course here, 1497 01:32:24,527 --> 01:32:25,762 send something back the other… 1498 01:32:25,795 --> 01:32:28,398 -[Barrett] Oh, God. -[Tessitore] Oh, slammed down hard. 1499 01:32:30,032 --> 01:32:33,637 [Tessitore] Into the cover. Trying to get his first win in WWE. 1500 01:32:34,571 --> 01:32:37,891 [Barrett] And the Perpetual Motion Machine, LA Knight, 1501 01:32:37,925 --> 01:32:43,714 has looked anything but this evening, thanks to the sheer physical dominance 1502 01:32:43,746 --> 01:32:46,884 of this monster of a man, JC, 1503 01:32:47,884 --> 01:32:51,138 who gets more impressive as the minutes tick by here, 1504 01:32:51,170 --> 01:32:55,692 and it shows you what a cunning and savvy acquisition 1505 01:32:55,726 --> 01:32:59,146 this was by Solo Sikoa. 1506 01:32:59,795 --> 01:33:02,799 [Tessitore] Solo Sikoa, who when you look through tonight's headlines, 1507 01:33:02,833 --> 01:33:06,202 you see he won a Money in the Bank qualifier. 1508 01:33:06,236 --> 01:33:07,955 It'll be his first Money in the Bank. 1509 01:33:09,857 --> 01:33:13,509 Also announced tonight that John Cena and R-Truth are going to meet up 1510 01:33:13,544 --> 01:33:14,995 at Saturday Night's Main Event. 1511 01:33:15,646 --> 01:33:19,349 That'll be coming next weekend in Tampa, Florida, 1512 01:33:19,383 --> 01:33:24,304 for that incredible stretch of four straight shows in Tampa. 1513 01:33:24,855 --> 01:33:28,458 Saturday, Sunday, Monday Night Raw, and then NXT Tuesday. 1514 01:33:29,476 --> 01:33:31,311 [Barrett] Something fascinating just happened. 1515 01:33:31,344 --> 01:33:35,232 The first time I've seen the look of perhaps despair, 1516 01:33:35,264 --> 01:33:37,483 perhaps panic in the eyes of JC. 1517 01:33:37,518 --> 01:33:41,455 He's thrown everything at LA Knight, and LA Knight won't stay down. 1518 01:33:41,487 --> 01:33:46,026 That frustration is there because JC is now realizing the… 1519 01:33:47,661 --> 01:33:50,147 [Tessitore] Oh, and LA Knight able to get that right shoulder up, Wade. 1520 01:33:50,179 --> 01:33:55,235 …level of competition here on SmackDown is about as high as it gets. 1521 01:33:55,268 --> 01:33:56,652 [Tessitore] And LA Knight isn't bashful 1522 01:33:56,687 --> 01:34:01,742 about being up against that top-tier competition every single week. 1523 01:34:01,775 --> 01:34:06,263 I mean, he's just coming off the brutality of that fatal 4-way. 1524 01:34:06,295 --> 01:34:10,317 And you saw the impact it had on Drew McIntyre, on Damian Priest, 1525 01:34:10,349 --> 01:34:13,135 as Jacob Fatu retained. 1526 01:34:13,170 --> 01:34:17,206 Solo Sikoa looks on to the new addition that he brought in, 1527 01:34:17,241 --> 01:34:20,677 the new heavy muscle, the former Olympian. 1528 01:34:22,795 --> 01:34:25,782 [Barrett] And that frenzy of energy in this arena 1529 01:34:25,816 --> 01:34:28,134 simply has not helped The Megastar tonight. 1530 01:34:28,168 --> 01:34:32,121 You mentioned it, Joe, The Megastar never backs down from a fight. 1531 01:34:32,155 --> 01:34:35,659 He's always ready to test his mettle. Well, guess what? 1532 01:34:35,692 --> 01:34:38,594 Sometimes you just have to pump the brakes. 1533 01:34:38,629 --> 01:34:41,764 I know for a fact LA Knight is nowhere near 100%. 1534 01:34:41,798 --> 01:34:44,735 He's been running hot week after week after week, 1535 01:34:44,768 --> 01:34:47,737 and this may be the night he gets broken. 1536 01:34:47,771 --> 01:34:51,023 [Tessitore] I mean, just consider, since WrestleMania, 1537 01:34:51,058 --> 01:34:55,344 and the type of match he had at WrestleMania against Jacob Fatu. 1538 01:34:55,379 --> 01:34:59,132 Then he decides to go in against Drew McIntyre, Damian Priest. 1539 01:34:59,166 --> 01:35:02,736 Then he has tag action against Fatu and Solo Sikoa. 1540 01:35:02,768 --> 01:35:05,889 Then comes the fatal 4-way at Backlash. 1541 01:35:05,923 --> 01:35:07,808 How can those be the four weeks 1542 01:35:07,840 --> 01:35:10,143 after the brutality that was suffered at WrestleMania? 1543 01:35:10,177 --> 01:35:12,228 [Barrett] Well, for me, Joe, it's a massive mistake. 1544 01:35:12,262 --> 01:35:14,481 The Megastar has unwavering confidence. 1545 01:35:14,514 --> 01:35:19,719 It's what people love about him, and at times it simply borders on delusional. 1546 01:35:20,353 --> 01:35:21,955 You're a man, you're fallible. 1547 01:35:21,989 --> 01:35:26,210 Things can go wrong and things are going wrong, unsurprisingly, 1548 01:35:26,242 --> 01:35:28,629 against this trio of beasts. 1549 01:35:29,295 --> 01:35:32,316 [Tessitore] Now look at that face on JC Mateo. 1550 01:35:32,349 --> 01:35:37,170 He sees exactly what he wants with Knight on the outside. 1551 01:35:37,204 --> 01:35:39,572 [Barrett] That's exactly what Solo Sikoa wants, too. 1552 01:35:39,606 --> 01:35:44,928 It's exactly why Solo Sikoa brought this man into the fold. 1553 01:35:45,862 --> 01:35:46,864 …St. Louis. 1554 01:35:47,447 --> 01:35:50,517 And this was what did the damage at Backlash. 1555 01:35:50,550 --> 01:35:53,654 [Tessitore] You hear him mentioning St. Louis as he comes running in! 1556 01:35:53,687 --> 01:35:55,489 And fortunately for LA Knight, 1557 01:35:55,522 --> 01:35:59,509 at the last possible second, he gets away from that post. 1558 01:35:59,543 --> 01:36:01,945 [Barrett] Well, that was supposed to be the killer blow. 1559 01:36:01,978 --> 01:36:04,831 And the eyes of Solo Sikoa said it all. 1560 01:36:04,865 --> 01:36:08,134 The game plan just started to go wrong. 1561 01:36:08,168 --> 01:36:13,273 And how quickly can JC recover from that crash into the post? 1562 01:36:22,883 --> 01:36:24,884 [Tessitore] Good parry of that right hand, 1563 01:36:24,918 --> 01:36:27,487 able to block it again and deliver a right hand of his own. 1564 01:36:29,121 --> 01:36:35,027 Turns Mateo around, and here comes The Megastar, gathering momentum. 1565 01:36:37,865 --> 01:36:41,567 [Barrett] And again that flurry of punches not enough to stop JC. 1566 01:36:41,602 --> 01:36:42,936 Although that might help! 1567 01:36:42,969 --> 01:36:46,440 [Tessitore] Oh, there's the jumping neckbreaker by LA Knight. 1568 01:36:46,473 --> 01:36:48,992 -Can you smell that in the air, Joe? -What is it? 1569 01:36:49,026 --> 01:36:50,244 [Tessitore] They call that Kavorka! 1570 01:36:50,277 --> 01:36:51,628 [Tessitore] Oh! 1571 01:36:51,661 --> 01:36:54,214 [Barrett] And it's getting stronger by the second. 1572 01:36:54,248 --> 01:36:58,134 [Tessitore] LA Knight having it his way all of a sudden. 1573 01:37:01,905 --> 01:37:05,242 [Barrett] And now it is JC who's on the back foot, 1574 01:37:05,275 --> 01:37:10,597 re-energized, reinvigorated and ready to give the people what they want. 1575 01:37:10,630 --> 01:37:12,849 [crowd cheers] 1576 01:37:12,883 --> 01:37:15,936 [crowd] LA Knight, yeah! 1577 01:37:16,803 --> 01:37:20,474 [Tessitore] Drops that elbow down on JC Mateo. 1578 01:37:20,507 --> 01:37:22,092 Hooks the leg for the win, 1579 01:37:22,125 --> 01:37:25,212 and Mateo finds a way to survive. 1580 01:37:25,245 --> 01:37:29,416 [Barrett] And animated on the outside on that pin was Solo Sikoa, 1581 01:37:29,449 --> 01:37:32,952 feels almost like Jacob Fatu is out here out of obligation. 1582 01:37:32,986 --> 01:37:39,108 I'm not sure he's fully enmeshed with the addition of JC 1583 01:37:39,142 --> 01:37:41,210 as this one plays out before our eyes. 1584 01:37:41,245 --> 01:37:44,181 [Tessitore] Well, you got that sense early on tonight. 1585 01:37:44,214 --> 01:37:47,233 Even some of the exchanges with Solo Sikoa, 1586 01:37:47,267 --> 01:37:49,753 and just the look on the face of JC Mateo looking at him 1587 01:37:49,786 --> 01:37:51,170 and saying, "You're all right with this?" 1588 01:37:51,205 --> 01:37:52,505 [Tessitore] Oh, he's going for BFT. 1589 01:37:52,539 --> 01:37:56,259 [Barrett] Too strong. JC's too big, too much core strength. 1590 01:37:57,143 --> 01:37:59,813 [Tessitore] And slamming down LA Knight. 1591 01:37:59,847 --> 01:38:02,583 And Mateo quickly into that lateral press, 1592 01:38:02,616 --> 01:38:03,683 and that's not enough. 1593 01:38:03,717 --> 01:38:06,068 -[Barrett] Wow. Oh, my God. -Would you look at that? 1594 01:38:06,103 --> 01:38:08,639 [Tessitore] Would you look at the standing moonsault 1595 01:38:08,672 --> 01:38:12,092 from a man of that body type and size. 1596 01:38:12,125 --> 01:38:16,079 [Barrett] It was a double whammy, that bizarre twisting suplex, 1597 01:38:16,112 --> 01:38:17,331 followed by this. 1598 01:38:18,715 --> 01:38:20,267 [Tessitore] How, Wade, how? 1599 01:38:20,300 --> 01:38:24,471 [Barrett] Oh, JC just gets better and better as this match goes on. 1600 01:38:25,656 --> 01:38:30,294 Just brilliance by Solo Sikoa recognizing the gifts of this man. 1601 01:38:32,396 --> 01:38:34,414 [Tessitore] You mentioned that low center of gravity, 1602 01:38:34,447 --> 01:38:37,084 and yet you see him do something like that. 1603 01:38:37,116 --> 01:38:39,385 I think he's gonna try to put this to an end right here. 1604 01:38:39,419 --> 01:38:42,389 [Barrett] Well, the throat has been cut. It's good night, LA. 1605 01:38:45,075 --> 01:38:48,661 [Tessitore] Knight able to deliver that elbow as JC came running in. 1606 01:38:48,695 --> 01:38:52,032 And then the big kick from JC Mateo. 1607 01:38:52,065 --> 01:38:55,168 [Barrett] Let's say that JC has just been a step ahead throughout. 1608 01:38:55,201 --> 01:38:59,840 [Tessitore] Oh, he trips him up and he's got him draped over that middle rope. 1609 01:39:01,858 --> 01:39:03,861 And that running knee right on the apron. 1610 01:39:03,893 --> 01:39:06,797 [Barrett] Prone and defenseless, it won't stay that way for long. 1611 01:39:06,830 --> 01:39:10,083 [Tessitore] Oh, the back kick as they were threatening. 1612 01:39:10,116 --> 01:39:12,119 Oh, and how about it? 1613 01:39:12,152 --> 01:39:14,987 That turnaround crossbody, springboarding, 1614 01:39:15,022 --> 01:39:17,891 to take out Solo and Jacob Fatu. 1615 01:39:17,925 --> 01:39:20,811 [Barrett] Well, Jacob Fatu hadn't done much wrong on this occasion, 1616 01:39:20,844 --> 01:39:22,563 but he was collateral damage. 1617 01:39:22,596 --> 01:39:24,331 -[Tessitore] Slingshotting. -[Barrett] Oh. 1618 01:39:25,315 --> 01:39:29,603 [Tessitore] Tour of Islands, that scoop power-slam. 1619 01:39:30,219 --> 01:39:31,471 -JC Mateo! -[bell rings] 1620 01:39:31,505 --> 01:39:33,357 ["Taking It All" plays] 1621 01:39:34,474 --> 01:39:37,376 [Nash] Here is your winner, 1622 01:39:37,411 --> 01:39:41,481 JC Mateo! 1623 01:39:42,249 --> 01:39:47,888 [Barrett] Well, that was a lesson in sheer physical dominance from JC, 1624 01:39:47,920 --> 01:39:54,678 and add in a little sprinkle of devious distraction from Solo Sikoa. 1625 01:39:54,710 --> 01:39:58,999 This was the moment The Megastar took his eye off his opponent, 1626 01:39:59,032 --> 01:40:01,218 and when he turned back, his opponent had recovered. 1627 01:40:01,250 --> 01:40:04,388 And what do you call this, Joe? Tour of The Islands. 1628 01:40:06,389 --> 01:40:11,327 [Tessitore] And Tour of The Islands wins it for JC Mateo. 1629 01:40:11,361 --> 01:40:13,931 [Barrett] There is a new threat here. 1630 01:40:13,964 --> 01:40:18,518 Solo Sikoa's crew is back to major strength 1631 01:40:18,552 --> 01:40:22,873 and in the ascendancy once again here on the Blue Brand. 1632 01:40:22,906 --> 01:40:27,361 [Tessitore] And I just looked at those eyes between Solo Sikoa 1633 01:40:27,393 --> 01:40:29,246 and that man, Jacob Fatu. 1634 01:40:29,279 --> 01:40:32,115 I mean, there's something there, yadadamean, Wade? 1635 01:40:32,148 --> 01:40:36,570 Yadadamean, someone's gonna get dog walked! 1636 01:40:36,603 --> 01:40:39,106 By the way, great job defining it at Backlash. 1637 01:40:39,139 --> 01:40:40,541 Try my best, you know. 1638 01:40:40,574 --> 01:40:42,291 -Mr. Cole. -King's English. 1639 01:40:42,808 --> 01:40:43,809 It is indeed. 1640 01:40:43,844 --> 01:40:46,063 "Yadadamean" is in the Webster's dictionary. 1641 01:40:46,096 --> 01:40:48,932 Wade, let's go back to what happened with Legado Del Fantasma a week ago. 1642 01:40:48,965 --> 01:40:51,985 I'm still shocked what we saw between Santos Escobar and Berto. 1643 01:40:53,003 --> 01:40:55,505 [Barrett] Yeah, well, this was last week, SmackDown match up. 1644 01:40:55,539 --> 01:40:59,009 Los Garza took on Fenix and Andrade in tag action. 1645 01:40:59,041 --> 01:41:02,896 Andrade hitting The Message for the big W. 1646 01:41:03,447 --> 01:41:09,603 However, in the aftermath, Santos Escobar was far from happy with his troops. 1647 01:41:09,635 --> 01:41:11,103 What was that? 1648 01:41:11,138 --> 01:41:12,206 [speaks in Spanish] 1649 01:41:14,157 --> 01:41:16,844 [Barrett] And that was Berto finally snapping 1650 01:41:16,876 --> 01:41:21,965 after months of verbal abuse from Legado Del Fantasma's leader. 1651 01:41:25,018 --> 01:41:27,654 -Did you talk to him? -I mean, I've been trying to call him. 1652 01:41:28,222 --> 01:41:30,090 I even went to his house. He wasn't there. 1653 01:41:30,123 --> 01:41:32,608 Santos, I think he just needs space. 1654 01:41:32,643 --> 01:41:33,927 [whispers] Space? 1655 01:41:34,728 --> 01:41:37,496 Angel, I fear he's listening to the wrong people, 1656 01:41:37,531 --> 01:41:40,951 people that don't understand about loyalty and the bigger picture. 1657 01:41:40,983 --> 01:41:42,486 [speaks in Spanish] 1658 01:41:43,202 --> 01:41:47,958 [in English] Look, I'm willing to forgive what happened last week, yes. 1659 01:41:48,674 --> 01:41:49,675 Why? 1660 01:41:49,710 --> 01:41:51,594 Because there's something in the horizon. 1661 01:41:52,212 --> 01:41:54,915 An opportunity that I secured… [speaks in Spanish] 1662 01:41:54,947 --> 01:41:56,083 [in English] …Legado Del Fantasma. 1663 01:41:56,116 --> 01:41:59,202 And this opportunity is gonna help us make a statement. 1664 01:42:00,454 --> 01:42:01,871 But I need something from you, Angel. 1665 01:42:01,905 --> 01:42:06,977 I need you to find Berto and bring him home. 1666 01:42:07,009 --> 01:42:08,312 [speaks in Spanish] 1667 01:42:08,344 --> 01:42:10,429 [in English] …because I wanna share this together 1668 01:42:10,464 --> 01:42:15,168 and call this an invitation to a sit-down dinner party on me. 1669 01:42:16,119 --> 01:42:20,941 And we'll discuss this because this is gonna put our names where they belong. 1670 01:42:20,974 --> 01:42:23,393 Okay, I'm gonna try my best. 1671 01:42:23,427 --> 01:42:25,462 I can't promise anything. Hey, Santos, Santos-- 1672 01:42:25,495 --> 01:42:27,147 Angel, Angel, Angel. 1673 01:42:28,264 --> 01:42:30,933 When you stand up for something bigger than yourself, 1674 01:42:32,085 --> 01:42:35,038 something special, that will always scare people. 1675 01:42:36,807 --> 01:42:42,212 Obviously, but loyalty, that is the one thing I've always seen from you 1676 01:42:42,246 --> 01:42:43,597 since day one. 1677 01:42:43,630 --> 01:42:48,134 It would be a shame that we lose all this loyalty 1678 01:42:48,168 --> 01:42:51,788 for the actions of one selfish person. 1679 01:42:53,106 --> 01:42:54,141 Legado… 1680 01:42:55,325 --> 01:42:56,326 [speaks in Spanish] 1681 01:42:57,009 --> 01:42:58,077 That's it. 1682 01:43:01,164 --> 01:43:05,619 [Tessitore] So Angel has to bridge things between Santos and Berto? 1683 01:43:05,652 --> 01:43:10,824 Hey, remember the much anticipated Women's Championship match is coming up next. 1684 01:43:10,857 --> 01:43:14,428 Tiffany Stratton trying to stay on her top pedestal. 1685 01:43:14,460 --> 01:43:17,531 Nia Jax looking to crash it all down. 1686 01:43:17,563 --> 01:43:21,018 The title is on the line in moments. 1687 01:43:28,458 --> 01:43:33,547 [in Japanese] LA Knight… you haven't changed. 1688 01:43:33,580 --> 01:43:38,018 You're still the same man you were when you fought me for the US Title. 1689 01:43:38,050 --> 01:43:43,824 I see what's behind the chant… A hunger for recognition. 1690 01:43:44,758 --> 01:43:51,164 It's that hunger that will bring you down. 1691 01:43:51,748 --> 01:43:53,901 Aleister Black… 1692 01:43:53,933 --> 01:43:57,938 I do not fear you. 1693 01:43:59,639 --> 01:44:03,626 You hide behind smoke and mirrors, 1694 01:44:03,660 --> 01:44:08,732 but deep down inside, you fear darkness. 1695 01:44:08,764 --> 01:44:10,433 But… 1696 01:44:11,817 --> 01:44:16,089 there is a deeper darkness 1697 01:44:16,123 --> 01:44:18,959 lurking behind the shadows. 1698 01:44:20,626 --> 01:44:25,982 I am sharpening my katana and watching all the while. 1699 01:44:26,016 --> 01:44:30,152 I know every moment when your heart beats 1700 01:44:30,187 --> 01:44:35,308 and every trigger that makes you lose control. 1701 01:44:35,342 --> 01:44:41,865 Next week, when you two sink at my feet 1702 01:44:41,898 --> 01:44:46,553 I will have my ticket to the Money in the Bank contract. 1703 01:44:46,587 --> 01:44:51,541 And only then will you know… 1704 01:44:51,575 --> 01:44:54,027 that I am an unstoppable storm, 1705 01:44:54,061 --> 01:45:00,000 an unstoppable blade, an unstoppable being. 1706 01:45:05,005 --> 01:45:09,742 The men's Money in the Bank qualifying continues, triple threat, 1707 01:45:09,776 --> 01:45:16,049 and it is gonna feature LA Knight, Aleister Black and Shinsuke Nakamura, 1708 01:45:16,083 --> 01:45:20,754 more Money in the Bank qualifying with that top-tier showdown. 1709 01:45:20,786 --> 01:45:23,941 [Barrett] Yeah, and we saw Alexa Bliss qualify earlier, 1710 01:45:23,974 --> 01:45:27,361 who will join her in the women's Money in the Bank match? 1711 01:45:27,393 --> 01:45:33,599 Will it be US Champ, Zelina Vega, the 14-time World Champ, Charlotte Flair, 1712 01:45:33,634 --> 01:45:39,590 or, get this, SmackDown's latest acquisition, the incredible Giulia, 1713 01:45:39,623 --> 01:45:41,558 we'll find out next week on SmackDown. 1714 01:45:41,592 --> 01:45:43,492 [Tessitore] How great to have Giulia on the roster now? 1715 01:45:43,527 --> 01:45:44,527 [Barrett] So good. 1716 01:45:44,561 --> 01:45:48,348 [Tessitore] And we have another world championship match next week. 1717 01:45:48,382 --> 01:45:50,250 Remember they went at it a week ago. 1718 01:45:50,284 --> 01:45:53,487 It was nontitle and Street Profits were not at 100% health. 1719 01:45:53,519 --> 01:45:58,458 And now could this be the momentum that Fraxiom takes all the way 1720 01:45:58,491 --> 01:46:02,728 for the biggest breakthrough of all? Street Profits with a title defense. 1721 01:46:02,763 --> 01:46:07,217 WWE Tag Team Championships next Friday on SmackDown. 1722 01:46:13,440 --> 01:46:15,459 [crowd cheers] 1723 01:46:15,491 --> 01:46:17,844 Girl, I just came to say good luck to you. 1724 01:46:17,878 --> 01:46:22,366 But to be honest, it doesn't matter if you or Nia win, because I'm up next. 1725 01:46:22,398 --> 01:46:24,550 I'm winning my qualifying match. 1726 01:46:24,585 --> 01:46:27,471 I'm taking that briefcase and I'm taking that title, 1727 01:46:27,504 --> 01:46:31,290 the same way that you did with Nia, you little backstabber. 1728 01:46:31,325 --> 01:46:34,161 Jade, you can keep talking all you want, 1729 01:46:34,193 --> 01:46:37,264 but if I were you I wouldn't get too comfortable, 1730 01:46:37,297 --> 01:46:43,135 because I am always ready and you might be good enough to win your qualifier, 1731 01:46:43,170 --> 01:46:46,255 and you may be even good enough to win that briefcase, 1732 01:46:46,290 --> 01:46:51,210 but for as long as I'm champion, you'll never be good enough to cash in on me. 1733 01:46:51,245 --> 01:46:52,980 [scoffs] 1734 01:46:53,013 --> 01:46:54,031 Toodles. 1735 01:46:58,936 --> 01:47:01,972 [Tessitore] Jade was so close to getting this title shot herself, 1736 01:47:02,005 --> 01:47:04,907 but it's Nia Jax who won the number one contender's match. 1737 01:47:04,942 --> 01:47:09,463 It's Nia Jax who looks to conquer her former friend turned foe. 1738 01:47:09,496 --> 01:47:12,132 The WWE Women's Championship. 1739 01:47:12,165 --> 01:47:18,205 Tiffany Stratton against Nia Jax. It is coming your way in just a moment. 1740 01:47:24,178 --> 01:47:28,298 [Tessitore] We are here in Greensboro that has such a rich history 1741 01:47:28,331 --> 01:47:29,398 in sports entertainment, 1742 01:47:29,433 --> 01:47:31,652 and they have seen quite the night. 1743 01:47:31,684 --> 01:47:35,873 Alexa Bliss has advanced herself to the women's Money in the Bank. 1744 01:47:35,906 --> 01:47:38,775 Fraxiom's earning themselves a title shot. 1745 01:47:39,326 --> 01:47:42,262 Didn't get a finish between Aleister Black and Carmelo Hayes. 1746 01:47:44,464 --> 01:47:48,585 [Barrett] Well, there's been a hot crowd here in this historic arena 1747 01:47:48,619 --> 01:47:50,103 in Greensboro, NC. 1748 01:47:50,137 --> 01:47:54,775 We've all been all gas and no brakes with it, yadadamean? 1749 01:47:54,808 --> 01:47:56,543 [Tessitore] I yadadamean, Wade. 1750 01:47:56,576 --> 01:48:00,380 [Barrett] You've got a better one than me, but this young man loves The Megastar. 1751 01:48:00,414 --> 01:48:04,852 "Marry me, Tiffy," get in line, there's quite a few suitors heading her way. 1752 01:48:04,884 --> 01:48:09,188 "Alexa Bliss," that young fan got a happy moment earlier seeing Alexa qualify 1753 01:48:09,223 --> 01:48:10,490 for the Money in the Bank. 1754 01:48:10,523 --> 01:48:13,594 Never too young. Two-year-old with his ear defenders. 1755 01:48:13,626 --> 01:48:15,462 Good job, it's been loud this evening. 1756 01:48:16,663 --> 01:48:19,700 ["Not Like Most Girls" plays] 1757 01:48:27,808 --> 01:48:30,727 ♪ There's only one of me ♪ 1758 01:48:30,760 --> 01:48:34,298 ♪ Look it up I'm written down in history ♪ 1759 01:48:36,066 --> 01:48:39,652 [Tessitore] A few weeks ago we were all stunned when Nia Jax returned. 1760 01:48:40,304 --> 01:48:44,525 She brutally attacked Tiffany Stratton at the end of her match with Jade Cargill, 1761 01:48:44,558 --> 01:48:49,463 and Nia clearly signaling the target and the prize 1762 01:48:49,496 --> 01:48:51,665 and what she wants to reclaim. 1763 01:48:51,697 --> 01:48:57,571 And now it is right in front of her as this crowd is roaring in anticipation 1764 01:48:57,603 --> 01:49:00,174 of this WWE Women's Championship match. 1765 01:49:01,275 --> 01:49:05,579 [Barrett] Major victory last week over fellow powerhouse, Jade Cargill, 1766 01:49:05,612 --> 01:49:09,148 to secure this opportunity at the gold, 1767 01:49:09,183 --> 01:49:13,003 albeit thanks to a major assist from Naomi. 1768 01:49:15,472 --> 01:49:20,344 [Tessitore] You can enter WWE's dream trip to Universal Orlando Resort sweepstakes 1769 01:49:40,563 --> 01:49:43,567 -["Tiffy Time" plays] -[crowd cheers] 1770 01:49:48,021 --> 01:49:51,107 ♪ Drop, I'm going in Bass so loud, it's in my skin ♪ 1771 01:49:54,494 --> 01:49:57,080 ♪ I wanna see you drop Drop, drop, drop, drop ♪ 1772 01:50:02,635 --> 01:50:06,507 [Tessitore] The last time Tiffany Stratton was in a singles match with Nia Jax, 1773 01:50:06,540 --> 01:50:09,910 it was their February rematch that ended in DQ. 1774 01:50:09,942 --> 01:50:12,045 Candice LeRae, Trish Stratus got involved. 1775 01:50:12,079 --> 01:50:14,798 Tonight there's no one in their way. 1776 01:50:14,831 --> 01:50:19,987 It is simply time to decide it. The former friends, the bitter foes. 1777 01:50:20,637 --> 01:50:24,525 Tiffany, of course, took the belt off of Nia Jax, 1778 01:50:24,558 --> 01:50:26,710 cashing in her Money in the Bank contract. 1779 01:50:26,742 --> 01:50:29,129 [Barrett] Tiffany Stratton got a ringside view 1780 01:50:29,161 --> 01:50:34,951 of Nia Jax against Jade Cargill last week and got jumped for her troubles, 1781 01:50:34,985 --> 01:50:37,286 but there is no doubt in Tiffany's mind, 1782 01:50:37,321 --> 01:50:39,907 despite the confidence she's showing right now, 1783 01:50:39,940 --> 01:50:45,896 just how tall a task it is to put away the former champ, Nia Jax, 1784 01:50:45,929 --> 01:50:48,915 who is hell bent on regaining the gold 1785 01:50:48,949 --> 01:50:53,519 that her former protégé took from her back in January. 1786 01:50:53,554 --> 01:50:55,188 [Tessitore] For the official introductions, 1787 01:50:55,222 --> 01:50:58,192 here's the always at the ready, Mark Nash. 1788 01:51:00,376 --> 01:51:02,029 [bell rings] 1789 01:51:02,062 --> 01:51:06,833 The following contest is scheduled for one fall 1790 01:51:06,866 --> 01:51:13,790 and is for the WWE Women's Championship. 1791 01:51:13,824 --> 01:51:15,826 [crowd cheers] 1792 01:51:17,661 --> 01:51:19,263 Introducing first, 1793 01:51:20,347 --> 01:51:26,486 the challenger from San Diego, California, 1794 01:51:26,987 --> 01:51:31,558 Nia Jax! 1795 01:51:39,415 --> 01:51:44,871 And her opponent from Prior Lake, Minnesota, 1796 01:51:45,472 --> 01:51:50,043 -she is the WWE… -[crowd cheers] 1797 01:51:50,076 --> 01:51:53,013 …Women's Champion, 1798 01:51:53,514 --> 01:51:58,701 Tiffany Stratton! 1799 01:52:04,057 --> 01:52:06,910 [Tessitore] It's Tiffany Stratton, who holds that up high 1800 01:52:06,943 --> 01:52:11,365 after ending Nia Jax's reign as WWE Women's Champion. 1801 01:52:12,316 --> 01:52:14,166 That is what is on the line. 1802 01:52:15,018 --> 01:52:19,406 [Barrett] Could potentially be the last time Tiffany Stratton holds that gold 1803 01:52:19,438 --> 01:52:21,290 for a hell of a long time. 1804 01:52:21,858 --> 01:52:26,663 This is about as calm and focused as I have ever seen Nia Jax, 1805 01:52:26,697 --> 01:52:28,749 -and that means one thing in my book… -[bell rings] 1806 01:52:28,781 --> 01:52:30,032 …that means confidence. 1807 01:52:31,384 --> 01:52:35,856 [Tessitore] They know each other so well, staring right through each other. 1808 01:52:38,525 --> 01:52:42,029 [Barrett] Looking for vindication this evening is Nia Jax. 1809 01:52:42,062 --> 01:52:46,849 It's one thing taking the title from Nia when you have the advantage 1810 01:52:46,884 --> 01:52:51,004 of the Money in the Bank contract, and what an advantage it is. 1811 01:52:51,038 --> 01:52:55,726 It's another thing entirely when it's a straight up one-on-one match. 1812 01:52:56,226 --> 01:52:57,777 [Tessitore] She goes for that kick to the leg, 1813 01:52:57,811 --> 01:53:00,848 but the headbutt comes in against her by Nia. 1814 01:53:00,880 --> 01:53:02,432 [crowd boos] 1815 01:53:02,465 --> 01:53:03,634 Playing to the crowd already, 1816 01:53:03,666 --> 01:53:05,969 saying, "I don't wanna hear that Tiffy Time anymore." 1817 01:53:07,404 --> 01:53:09,723 [Barrett] If you don't let Tiffy out of the blocks, 1818 01:53:09,755 --> 01:53:11,924 she quite simply can't lose this one, Nia. 1819 01:53:16,463 --> 01:53:19,900 Sends that drop kick low there. 1820 01:53:19,933 --> 01:53:22,035 And then Nia with that shoulder tackle. 1821 01:53:23,170 --> 01:53:27,206 [Barrett] And look, Nia Jax really looks down her nose at Tiffany Stratton. 1822 01:53:27,241 --> 01:53:30,393 The truth is this, this is a very different Tiffany Stratton 1823 01:53:30,427 --> 01:53:33,146 to the one who learned the ropes under Jax. 1824 01:53:33,947 --> 01:53:36,900 The WrestleMania 41 match against Charlotte Flair 1825 01:53:36,933 --> 01:53:41,804 was a massive coming out party for a different version of Stratton. 1826 01:53:41,839 --> 01:53:45,192 We know she can fight it out in the trenches now, 1827 01:53:45,224 --> 01:53:47,210 she can do the ugly stuff. 1828 01:53:47,928 --> 01:53:51,365 Tiffany Stratton, where needed can be a scrapper, 1829 01:53:51,398 --> 01:53:53,366 and she does need it this evening. 1830 01:53:53,400 --> 01:53:55,402 [Tessitore] She comes in for the back handspring 1831 01:53:55,434 --> 01:53:57,571 but instead gets caught by Nia Jax 1832 01:53:57,603 --> 01:54:00,557 -and sent over the top rope. -[Barrett] Oh. Oh, my God. 1833 01:54:00,590 --> 01:54:04,894 [Tessitore] That is so painful the way she draped her from that height. 1834 01:54:04,928 --> 01:54:06,563 [Barrett] Yeah, all that power, all that weight, 1835 01:54:06,597 --> 01:54:09,866 on a very small condensed area on your rib cage, 1836 01:54:09,900 --> 01:54:11,919 thanks to that top rope. 1837 01:54:11,951 --> 01:54:13,837 I don't care how strong your abs are Tiffy, 1838 01:54:13,871 --> 01:54:15,304 they're not going to help you there. 1839 01:54:15,339 --> 01:54:17,523 [Tessitore] I agree with what you said about her development. 1840 01:54:17,558 --> 01:54:20,193 Oh, she's in such a compromised position there. 1841 01:54:20,227 --> 01:54:21,728 She has her head dangling there. 1842 01:54:21,762 --> 01:54:25,781 -Oh, the hip attack! -[Barrett] Oh, my God. 1843 01:54:25,816 --> 01:54:29,803 [Tessitore] Her head smashed into the post. Oh, Wade! 1844 01:54:35,392 --> 01:54:37,678 [Tessitore] Joe Tessitore and Wade Barrett with you ringside. 1845 01:54:37,710 --> 01:54:42,199 There have been two critical moments in this WWE Women's Championship match 1846 01:54:42,232 --> 01:54:44,218 as Nia Jax has had control. 1847 01:54:44,250 --> 01:54:47,654 Tiffany had her head draped in the corner just like this moments ago, 1848 01:54:47,688 --> 01:54:50,424 and Nia came in with a hip attack that smashed into the post. 1849 01:54:50,456 --> 01:54:53,326 Oh, but this time… this time she gets out of the way! 1850 01:54:53,360 --> 01:54:56,362 [Barrett] Yeah, hip first into that steel for Nia Jax, that's not gonna help. 1851 01:54:56,396 --> 01:54:58,130 [Tessitore] Oh, and the sliding… 1852 01:54:59,031 --> 01:55:01,134 Baseball slide gets the best of her. 1853 01:55:01,168 --> 01:55:04,036 [Barrett] And Tiffany Stratton really has to make this count. 1854 01:55:04,071 --> 01:55:07,657 There's been very little in the way of offense coming from the champ. 1855 01:55:08,392 --> 01:55:10,177 Immediately trying to turn things around. 1856 01:55:10,210 --> 01:55:12,094 I think Stratton rode it out though. 1857 01:55:13,213 --> 01:55:15,581 [Tessitore] Into timekeeper but off the top! 1858 01:55:15,616 --> 01:55:16,849 -How about that? -[Barrett] Oh! 1859 01:55:16,884 --> 01:55:22,289 [Tessitore] Hurricanrana into the post! Nia gets sent headfirst into the post. 1860 01:55:22,322 --> 01:55:24,775 [Barrett] Well, let me tell you, that impact by Nia Jax 1861 01:55:24,808 --> 01:55:26,058 was right on the top of the head. 1862 01:55:26,093 --> 01:55:31,665 That's practically the impact of a piledriver into steel, 1863 01:55:31,697 --> 01:55:34,550 and Nia Jax is wobbled all over the place. 1864 01:55:35,536 --> 01:55:39,456 [Tessitore] This is the comeback that Tiffany Stratton's been looking for. 1865 01:55:39,489 --> 01:55:43,509 The champ is flying. Crossbody to retain! 1866 01:55:44,178 --> 01:55:45,978 A count of two. 1867 01:55:46,013 --> 01:55:48,882 [Barrett] Just one big hit there from Tiffany Stratton 1868 01:55:48,915 --> 01:55:51,902 has completely turned this match on its head 1869 01:55:51,934 --> 01:55:55,505 after utter dominance from the challenger. 1870 01:55:55,539 --> 01:55:59,009 Well, this one's pretty. Tiffany Stratton really can do it all. 1871 01:56:04,031 --> 01:56:07,683 [Tessitore] Nia Jax returns after some time away, 1872 01:56:08,986 --> 01:56:14,141 with her sights set on Tiffany Stratton and reclaiming this championship. 1873 01:56:14,174 --> 01:56:17,561 Pop-up Samoan. Samoan drop! 1874 01:56:17,594 --> 01:56:19,295 -Senton! -[Barrett] Oh! 1875 01:56:19,329 --> 01:56:21,882 [Tessitore] Nia to get gold again. 1876 01:56:21,915 --> 01:56:24,401 But that left shoulder gets up by Tiffany. 1877 01:56:24,433 --> 01:56:30,174 [Barrett] Yeah, just a staggering amount of force on that Senton, especially there, 1878 01:56:30,206 --> 01:56:33,693 knocking the stuffing out of the champ, Tiffany Stratton, 1879 01:56:33,727 --> 01:56:38,749 just when it looked like Tiffany Stratton had built up a major head of steam, 1880 01:56:38,781 --> 01:56:40,433 regained the advantage… 1881 01:56:42,768 --> 01:56:44,554 Jax shuts it down once again. 1882 01:56:44,588 --> 01:56:46,072 [Tessitore] Nia going for that squash. 1883 01:56:46,106 --> 01:56:47,641 Oh, we've got a roll-up attempt. 1884 01:56:47,674 --> 01:56:48,942 A roll up by Stratton! 1885 01:56:48,976 --> 01:56:50,410 But Nia able to kick out. 1886 01:56:51,094 --> 01:56:53,280 And then the big knee by Tiffy Time. 1887 01:56:53,313 --> 01:56:55,415 [Barrett] You gotta keep moving if you're Tiffany Stratton, 1888 01:56:55,449 --> 01:56:58,035 you've gotta keep peppering this opponent with shots. 1889 01:56:58,067 --> 01:57:01,021 [Tessitore] Oh, the back elbow off the back handspring. 1890 01:57:01,054 --> 01:57:03,523 -[crowd cheers] -Stratton's got momentum. 1891 01:57:03,557 --> 01:57:07,744 -[Barrett] Oh! -Spinebuster into the cover to retain! 1892 01:57:08,411 --> 01:57:10,397 [Tessitore] And the shoulder up by Nia. 1893 01:57:11,214 --> 01:57:13,834 [Barrett] And Nia is running on fumes right now, 1894 01:57:13,866 --> 01:57:17,504 Tiffany Stratton's cogs are whirring trying to come up with something else. 1895 01:57:17,538 --> 01:57:21,892 What a superb effort, muscling up the challenger there. 1896 01:57:21,924 --> 01:57:25,062 Getting close to a three count but not close enough. 1897 01:57:26,346 --> 01:57:29,132 [Tessitore] This is great stuff between these two, 1898 01:57:29,165 --> 01:57:32,536 -the current champ, the former champ. -[crowd chants] Let's go, Tiffy! 1899 01:57:32,568 --> 01:57:35,806 [Barrett] Stratton might be running out of ideas here, that's the problem. 1900 01:57:37,723 --> 01:57:40,210 [Tessitore] Oh, the cartwheel goes nowhere. 1901 01:57:40,244 --> 01:57:42,646 Instead it's a power bomb. 1902 01:57:43,146 --> 01:57:45,398 [Barrett] Might get two for the price of one here, Joe. 1903 01:57:45,432 --> 01:57:50,387 [Tessitore] Right back into position. Sit-out power bomb by Nia Jax! 1904 01:57:50,420 --> 01:57:53,322 And Jax still not going for the pin. We're not done yet. 1905 01:57:53,357 --> 01:57:54,758 [Tessitore] Leg drop. 1906 01:57:54,790 --> 01:57:57,611 Nia Jax. Does she get gold back? 1907 01:57:57,643 --> 01:58:01,048 No, left shoulder somehow gets up. 1908 01:58:01,081 --> 01:58:03,616 [Barrett] Yeah, really intelligent of Nia Jax there, 1909 01:58:03,650 --> 01:58:07,321 just one of those moves would have beaten a lesser competitor. 1910 01:58:07,353 --> 01:58:10,907 There is a reason why Tiffany Stratton is the champ, 1911 01:58:10,941 --> 01:58:15,379 there is a reason many call her the future of the women's game. 1912 01:58:15,411 --> 01:58:18,749 Jax knows that and Jax knows it's gotta be something big 1913 01:58:19,348 --> 01:58:21,535 if she's gonna take the gold from Tiffy tonight. 1914 01:58:21,567 --> 01:58:25,105 [Tessitore] What a scene here at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro. 1915 01:58:25,138 --> 01:58:28,208 Over 12,000 plus for Friday Night SmackDown 1916 01:58:28,241 --> 01:58:31,745 to see this World Championship main event. 1917 01:58:31,777 --> 01:58:33,514 Nia's getting in position. 1918 01:58:33,547 --> 01:58:36,316 Tiffany was able to get to her feet. 1919 01:58:36,349 --> 01:58:39,186 [Barrett] You cannot give Tiffany Stratton an extra beat, 1920 01:58:39,219 --> 01:58:42,422 so durable, so much endurance, 1921 01:58:42,456 --> 01:58:46,108 she's gonna be back swinging before you know it, as Jax found there, 1922 01:58:46,143 --> 01:58:48,644 but it might be for nothing, looking at this. 1923 01:58:49,161 --> 01:58:51,714 [Tessitore] Nia's trying to get her up into position. 1924 01:58:51,748 --> 01:58:55,585 Oh! Oh, my, look what Tiffany's done. 1925 01:58:55,619 --> 01:59:00,840 [Barrett] Oh, my God, how adaptive there was Tiffany Stratton? 1926 01:59:00,874 --> 01:59:03,744 Just when it looked like all hopes were lost. 1927 01:59:03,777 --> 01:59:06,480 [Tessitore] The body control, Wade, the incredible body-- 1928 01:59:06,513 --> 01:59:07,697 [Naomi theme song plays] 1929 01:59:07,731 --> 01:59:08,732 [Tessitore] What? 1930 01:59:10,166 --> 01:59:14,972 In the middle of the women's championship match? 1931 01:59:15,005 --> 01:59:18,674 Naomi with a steel chair in hand. 1932 01:59:18,709 --> 01:59:21,195 [Barrett] Well, we were getting a barn burner, 1933 01:59:21,228 --> 01:59:27,300 but Naomi has made it clear for weeks she wants next on whoever has the gold. 1934 01:59:27,334 --> 01:59:30,204 [Tessitore] She has said, "Proceed with caution." 1935 01:59:30,237 --> 01:59:32,755 And now with both of our championship… 1936 01:59:34,491 --> 01:59:37,311 spirited fighters laid out in the ring. 1937 01:59:37,344 --> 01:59:39,813 -She's on the apron with a steel chair. -["A Storm Is Coming" plays] 1938 01:59:39,847 --> 01:59:43,901 Oh, but she's got company. She's got company! 1939 01:59:44,867 --> 01:59:47,821 The Storm's arrived. Jade Cargill. 1940 01:59:47,855 --> 01:59:50,040 [screams] The big kick! 1941 01:59:50,072 --> 01:59:52,092 [Barrett] After Naomi cost Jade Cargill 1942 01:59:52,125 --> 01:59:54,311 the number one contender's match last week. 1943 01:59:55,411 --> 01:59:56,914 It's payback time. 1944 01:59:56,947 --> 01:59:59,215 [Tessitore] On sight again. 1945 01:59:59,249 --> 02:00:02,635 Jade and Naomi fighting through the crowd. 1946 02:00:03,402 --> 02:00:05,672 [Barrett] And that means this match continues. 1947 02:00:05,705 --> 02:00:09,675 [Tessitore] Oh, Nia charges, and Tiffany gets out of the way. 1948 02:00:09,710 --> 02:00:13,496 [Barrett] That major distract has massively helped Stratton. 1949 02:00:13,530 --> 02:00:16,916 [Tessitore] She's going for it. Prettiest Moonsault ever! 1950 02:00:16,950 --> 02:00:18,434 To retain. 1951 02:00:18,468 --> 02:00:20,754 -What, what, what? -[Barrett] No, no way! 1952 02:00:20,786 --> 02:00:21,871 What? 1953 02:00:21,905 --> 02:00:27,110 Nobody has ever kicked out of Tiffany's Prettiest Moonsault. Nobody. 1954 02:00:27,143 --> 02:00:31,598 [Barrett] They have now, Joe, and that was perfectly struck! 1955 02:00:32,482 --> 02:00:34,951 It's beaten everyone over the past four years, 1956 02:00:34,985 --> 02:00:39,139 NXT, Raw, SmackDown, PLEs. 1957 02:00:39,173 --> 02:00:42,893 [Tessitore] Nia Jax, the first to survive it. 1958 02:00:43,442 --> 02:00:47,047 [Barrett] Nia Jax refusing to be denied this evening. 1959 02:00:47,080 --> 02:00:52,268 There is something special driving Jax. She wants the gold in a big way. 1960 02:00:52,302 --> 02:00:53,971 [Tessitore] This is outrageous. 1961 02:00:54,004 --> 02:00:56,356 Stratton back to the top. Oh! 1962 02:00:56,389 --> 02:01:00,710 And Nia pushes her all the way down to the floor. 1963 02:01:01,478 --> 02:01:04,897 [Barrett] And Tiffany Stratton landed horribly on that side. 1964 02:01:04,932 --> 02:01:05,933 [Tessitore] What is she doing? 1965 02:01:05,965 --> 02:01:07,768 What in the world is she doing now? 1966 02:01:07,800 --> 02:01:09,385 [Barrett] I think Stratton's hurt. 1967 02:01:09,419 --> 02:01:11,471 [Tessitore] Clearing off our announce desk. 1968 02:01:11,505 --> 02:01:13,639 [Barrett] Well, it's not gonna get any better either. 1969 02:01:19,679 --> 02:01:22,415 Nia Jax has all the time in the world to-- 1970 02:01:22,449 --> 02:01:25,184 [Tessitore] Oh, no, oh, no. 1971 02:01:25,219 --> 02:01:26,937 Samoan drop! 1972 02:01:26,969 --> 02:01:29,473 Right onto the reinforced desk. 1973 02:01:36,112 --> 02:01:38,949 [Barrett] Referee being incredibly giving with that count, 1974 02:01:38,982 --> 02:01:41,751 knowing this is a major championship match. 1975 02:01:43,519 --> 02:01:46,272 Stratton's body has been wrecked. 1976 02:01:46,306 --> 02:01:48,674 [Tessitore] Oh, she's going for the Annihilator. 1977 02:01:48,709 --> 02:01:50,777 She's gonna finish this thing right now. 1978 02:01:50,811 --> 02:01:52,129 [Barrett] Don't speak too soon, Joe. 1979 02:01:52,161 --> 02:01:54,697 [Tessitore] Wait a minute, how is Tiffany getting to her feet? 1980 02:01:54,731 --> 02:01:55,965 How in the world? 1981 02:01:57,366 --> 02:02:00,070 -[Barrett] Oh! -[Tessitore] Oh, no. Oh, no! 1982 02:02:00,103 --> 02:02:01,304 Nia's done it. 1983 02:02:03,607 --> 02:02:10,047 At the last possible second, Tiffany grabs that rope 1984 02:02:10,080 --> 02:02:12,833 -and Nia's in complete disbelief… -[Barrett laughs] 1985 02:02:12,866 --> 02:02:14,800 …she feels she had it won. 1986 02:02:14,835 --> 02:02:17,120 [Barrett] Oh, we've got an absolute classic here, 1987 02:02:17,154 --> 02:02:20,557 this should have been over at least twice by this point. 1988 02:02:21,642 --> 02:02:24,795 Ryan Tran says, "No, no, she had the rope." 1989 02:02:24,827 --> 02:02:28,382 Nia says, "Forget this, I just won this championship and I'm taking it." 1990 02:02:28,415 --> 02:02:29,916 -She grabs the title. -[crowd boos] 1991 02:02:29,950 --> 02:02:33,353 Nia Jax is walking off with the Women's Championship. 1992 02:02:33,387 --> 02:02:36,990 [Barrett] Get control, Jax, you cannot win gold like that. 1993 02:02:37,023 --> 02:02:39,259 Get back in here and finish the job. 1994 02:02:40,811 --> 02:02:43,931 [Tessitore] Oh, she's grabbing the chair that Naomi brought out. 1995 02:02:43,964 --> 02:02:48,468 She's got the… Drop kicks the chair right into her face! 1996 02:02:48,969 --> 02:02:54,223 Tiffany Stratton just put the steel chair right through her face with that kick. 1997 02:02:54,258 --> 02:02:59,663 Prettiest Moonsault Ever. To retain in a classic! 1998 02:02:59,696 --> 02:03:01,063 [bell rings] 1999 02:03:01,098 --> 02:03:03,366 ["Tiffy Time" plays] 2000 02:03:04,218 --> 02:03:06,987 [Nash] Here is your winner, 2001 02:03:07,019 --> 02:03:13,861 and still WWE Women's Champion, 2002 02:03:14,361 --> 02:03:18,232 Tiffany Stratton! 2003 02:03:18,264 --> 02:03:23,237 [Tessitore] That match had everything, Wade! Absolutely everything. 2004 02:03:23,837 --> 02:03:26,455 [Barrett] What an absolute banger. 2005 02:03:26,490 --> 02:03:31,594 That was about the heaviest annihilator I've ever seen, 2006 02:03:31,628 --> 02:03:34,414 and Tiffany Stratton was equal to it 2007 02:03:34,447 --> 02:03:38,818 after Nia Jax had already kicked out of a Prettiest Moonsault Ever. 2008 02:03:40,571 --> 02:03:45,291 [Tessitore] It is Tiffy Time, right here, right now. 2009 02:03:45,325 --> 02:03:51,013 Tiffany Stratton retains, defeating Nia Jax. 2010 02:03:51,048 --> 02:03:53,916 Oh, what a night on SmackDown. ting Nia Jax.