1 00:00:07,657 --> 00:00:08,658 Then. 2 00:00:14,731 --> 00:00:15,998 Now. 3 00:00:23,790 --> 00:00:24,875 Forever. 4 00:00:31,415 --> 00:00:32,415 Together. 5 00:00:38,138 --> 00:00:40,123 [Joseph] We are live tonight in San Jose, 6 00:00:40,157 --> 00:00:44,995 the host of premium and live events such as the Royal Rumble and SummerSlam. 7 00:00:45,028 --> 00:00:48,966 Tonight for the 14th time, it hosts SmackDown. 8 00:00:48,998 --> 00:00:52,419 And our capacity crowd of 11,114 9 00:00:52,452 --> 00:00:57,324 is ready to feel the fallout of a shocking week in the WWE. 10 00:01:01,311 --> 00:01:04,965 [Rollins] Perth, Australia! 11 00:01:05,682 --> 00:01:08,936 In case you don't know… 12 00:01:08,969 --> 00:01:12,306 [Tessitore] The official knocked down. Cody with an opportunity. 13 00:01:12,990 --> 00:01:16,610 Rollins used the watch to knock out Rhodes! 14 00:01:18,045 --> 00:01:19,830 One, two, three! 15 00:01:19,863 --> 00:01:24,818 -[Rollins] I am the Crown Jewel Champion. -[bell rings] 16 00:01:26,186 --> 00:01:31,625 And this is The Vision. 17 00:01:33,026 --> 00:01:36,997 The greatness that I have assembled. 18 00:01:38,198 --> 00:01:42,002 My oracle with my vision, 19 00:01:42,035 --> 00:01:47,841 we have solidified you as the undisputed GOAT. 20 00:01:49,542 --> 00:01:54,047 Bron Breakker, with my vision, you are without a doubt 21 00:01:54,548 --> 00:01:58,936 the undisputed future of this industry. 22 00:02:00,220 --> 00:02:05,625 Big Bronson Reed! 23 00:02:06,158 --> 00:02:07,961 With my vision… 24 00:02:07,994 --> 00:02:12,031 you are the new tribal chief! 25 00:02:12,065 --> 00:02:14,218 One, two, three! 26 00:02:16,370 --> 00:02:18,971 I don't need the men in this ring, 27 00:02:19,006 --> 00:02:23,076 I have chosen the men in this ring! 28 00:02:23,109 --> 00:02:26,013 And they have chosen me 29 00:02:26,046 --> 00:02:29,082 because I am Seth… 30 00:02:29,116 --> 00:02:31,952 [crowd] Freakin' Rollins! 31 00:02:37,406 --> 00:02:40,260 [Tessitore] Jey Uso, LA Knight, CM Punk. 32 00:02:40,293 --> 00:02:44,748 For an opportunity to face Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship. 33 00:02:45,698 --> 00:02:48,834 -CM Punk, Go to Sleep! -One, two, three! 34 00:02:48,869 --> 00:02:50,537 -One step closer… -[bell rings] 35 00:02:50,571 --> 00:02:53,607 …to recapturing the World Championship. 36 00:02:56,009 --> 00:02:58,178 ["The Second Coming" playing] 37 00:02:58,212 --> 00:03:01,582 And Bron Breakker now with a spear to Jey Uso! 38 00:03:02,649 --> 00:03:05,585 And The Vision marching to the ring. 39 00:03:05,619 --> 00:03:07,721 And now CM Punk is cornered. 40 00:03:10,423 --> 00:03:13,093 [Barrett] A massacre by design. 41 00:03:14,560 --> 00:03:19,099 [Tessitore] Punk laid waste by Rollins' Vision. 42 00:03:24,922 --> 00:03:26,373 [crowd clamors] 43 00:03:40,786 --> 00:03:41,954 Make a choice. 44 00:03:43,472 --> 00:03:47,244 You're either with me or not. 45 00:03:59,706 --> 00:04:00,874 Make a choice! 46 00:04:14,720 --> 00:04:16,807 [Nash] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome 47 00:04:16,839 --> 00:04:19,842 the general manager of SmackDown, 48 00:04:19,877 --> 00:04:22,579 Nick Aldis! 49 00:04:24,731 --> 00:04:27,551 San Jose, welcome to SmackDown. 50 00:04:29,902 --> 00:04:34,056 Now, as many of you know, there is a contest scheduled for tonight 51 00:04:34,558 --> 00:04:36,460 between Drew McIntyre… 52 00:04:37,844 --> 00:04:39,479 [crowd boos] 53 00:04:40,180 --> 00:04:42,132 …and Jacob Fatu. 54 00:04:42,716 --> 00:04:44,034 [crowd cheers] 55 00:04:45,568 --> 00:04:47,971 Now I am out here to inform you 56 00:04:48,955 --> 00:04:53,844 that that matchup is now a number one contenders' match 57 00:04:53,877 --> 00:04:56,296 for the WWE Championship. 58 00:04:58,031 --> 00:05:01,235 Which means the winner of that match 59 00:05:01,268 --> 00:05:03,854 will face this man. 60 00:05:05,622 --> 00:05:08,392 ["Kingdom" plays] 61 00:05:08,425 --> 00:05:12,445 ♪ Wrestling has more than one Royal family ♪ 62 00:05:27,394 --> 00:05:30,447 ♪ Adrenaline In my soul ♪ 63 00:05:30,479 --> 00:05:33,450 ♪ Every fight Out of control ♪ 64 00:05:33,483 --> 00:05:37,804 ♪ Do it all to get them Off their feet ♪ 65 00:05:39,455 --> 00:05:42,459 ♪ Crowd is here About to blow ♪ 66 00:05:42,491 --> 00:05:45,429 ♪ Waitin' for me to Start the show ♪ 67 00:05:45,462 --> 00:05:49,616 ♪ Out the curtain, lights go up I'm home ♪ 68 00:05:49,650 --> 00:05:51,784 ♪ Whoa ♪ 69 00:05:52,669 --> 00:05:55,806 ♪ And my father said ♪ 70 00:05:55,839 --> 00:05:58,091 ♪ When I was younger ♪ 71 00:05:58,625 --> 00:06:01,594 ♪ Hard times breed better men ♪ 72 00:06:01,628 --> 00:06:03,981 [Nash] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome 73 00:06:04,014 --> 00:06:08,534 the undisputed WWE Champion, 74 00:06:09,169 --> 00:06:11,955 the American Nightmare, 75 00:06:11,989 --> 00:06:15,409 Cody Rhodes! 76 00:06:15,442 --> 00:06:22,065 [Joseph] Oh, what a way to kick off our evening here in San Jose, 77 00:06:22,099 --> 00:06:25,168 than with our quarterback, our champion, 78 00:06:25,202 --> 00:06:28,989 the one and only, the American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes. 79 00:06:29,022 --> 00:06:33,544 ♪ I'm ready now ♪ ♪ Tear this roof off for the town ♪ 80 00:06:33,577 --> 00:06:37,931 ♪ Gonna give 'em What they came to see ♪ 81 00:06:39,448 --> 00:06:42,452 ♪ Hear the crowd on their toes ♪ 82 00:06:42,486 --> 00:06:45,405 ♪ Ready for me to start the show ♪ 83 00:06:45,438 --> 00:06:49,893 ♪ Out the curtain, lights go up I'm home ♪ 84 00:06:49,926 --> 00:06:52,029 ♪ Whoa ♪ 85 00:06:52,579 --> 00:06:54,515 ♪ And my father said ♪ 86 00:06:54,548 --> 00:06:56,282 Welcoming ringside, I'm Vic Joseph. 87 00:06:56,316 --> 00:06:58,484 And someone who's excited with Cody coming out, 88 00:06:58,519 --> 00:06:59,887 about to jump out of your suit, 89 00:06:59,919 --> 00:07:02,121 the returning Corey Graves! 90 00:07:02,155 --> 00:07:05,275 I could not be anymore excited to be right back here in this saddle. 91 00:07:05,308 --> 00:07:06,960 But I also can't wait to hear 92 00:07:06,994 --> 00:07:10,847 what is on the mind of the undisputed WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes, 93 00:07:10,881 --> 00:07:12,933 after coming up short in Perth, Australia. 94 00:07:12,966 --> 00:07:14,918 Welcome back. I'm glad you're in one piece. 95 00:07:14,952 --> 00:07:16,652 [Graves] Well, as far as you know. 96 00:07:16,686 --> 00:07:19,089 Reports of my demise have been greatly exaggerated. 97 00:07:21,642 --> 00:07:25,579 ♪ You'll follow me until the end ♪ 98 00:07:25,611 --> 00:07:27,580 ♪ I am my kingdom ♪ 99 00:07:27,614 --> 00:07:29,049 [crowd cheering] 100 00:07:37,191 --> 00:07:39,659 [crowd chanting] Cody! Cody! Cody! 101 00:08:03,717 --> 00:08:07,503 [crowd chanting] Cody Rhodes! 102 00:08:19,433 --> 00:08:21,368 [chanting continues] 103 00:08:21,400 --> 00:08:23,604 [crowd cheering] 104 00:08:30,460 --> 00:08:36,449 This past Saturday at Crown Jewels, Seth Rollins beat me… 105 00:08:37,934 --> 00:08:39,385 [crowd boos] 106 00:08:42,072 --> 00:08:44,391 …for the Crown Jewel Championship. 107 00:08:46,627 --> 00:08:49,545 It split him to the bone to do so. 108 00:08:50,380 --> 00:08:53,750 And after this dance that Seth and I have done in the last few years. 109 00:08:54,501 --> 00:08:57,120 I feel like I can say I don't think Seth Rollins and I 110 00:08:57,154 --> 00:08:59,740 need to be in the ring with each other ever again. 111 00:08:59,773 --> 00:09:04,011 But you guys know that's not how it works around here. 112 00:09:05,194 --> 00:09:07,831 And you don't need 20/20 vision 113 00:09:07,865 --> 00:09:12,519 to see that Seth has some issues of his own, 114 00:09:12,553 --> 00:09:15,122 issues with the Brons, 115 00:09:15,155 --> 00:09:20,978 issues with an oracle that is rewriting his future as we speak. 116 00:09:21,011 --> 00:09:24,381 Seth needs to handle his business. 117 00:09:24,414 --> 00:09:29,937 And I will handle SmackDown business. 118 00:09:29,970 --> 00:09:31,972 [crowd cheering] 119 00:09:36,193 --> 00:09:39,279 And the business of SmackDown 120 00:09:39,313 --> 00:09:42,699 is being with you all here tonight in the Bay Area 121 00:09:42,733 --> 00:09:46,386 -to watch a Number One Contenders match. -[crowd cheers] 122 00:09:52,459 --> 00:09:55,478 Now I heard our general manager say it earlier. 123 00:09:55,512 --> 00:09:57,430 Who's it going to be? 124 00:09:57,464 --> 00:10:01,802 Will it be the Scottish Warrior, Drew McIntyre? 125 00:10:02,302 --> 00:10:03,620 [crowd boos] 126 00:10:10,377 --> 00:10:12,545 [stammers] I'll try. Um, I'm gonna try it again. 127 00:10:13,547 --> 00:10:16,949 Will it be the Scottish Warrior, Drew McIntyre? 128 00:10:16,983 --> 00:10:18,952 [crowd boos] 129 00:10:23,924 --> 00:10:29,279 Or will it be someone you, uh, are rather familiar with? 130 00:10:30,230 --> 00:10:32,315 [crowd cheers] 131 00:10:34,501 --> 00:10:37,838 [crowd chanting] Fatu! Fatu! Fatu! 132 00:10:45,145 --> 00:10:47,514 Someone from right around here. 133 00:10:47,548 --> 00:10:52,002 -The Samoan Werewolf, Jacob Fatu! -[crowd cheers] 134 00:10:57,290 --> 00:10:59,742 I don't know how this one shakes out. 135 00:10:59,776 --> 00:11:02,295 But I do know I will be ready. 136 00:11:02,329 --> 00:11:06,183 And I do know it's Friday night, the lights are on bright, 137 00:11:06,216 --> 00:11:09,403 and the roads to Saturday night's main event 138 00:11:09,435 --> 00:11:12,973 runs through San Jose. 139 00:11:13,490 --> 00:11:15,291 [crowd cheers] 140 00:11:17,611 --> 00:11:21,982 [Joseph] Well, Graves, we got some combustible elements in our main event. 141 00:11:22,015 --> 00:11:24,418 [Graves] Two of the heaviest hitters on the roster 142 00:11:24,451 --> 00:11:27,120 doing battle for the right to be the number one contender. 143 00:11:27,154 --> 00:11:31,675 Two weeks from tomorrow at Saturday night's Main Event. 144 00:11:42,486 --> 00:11:44,721 Hey, yo, cameraman. Cameraman, stop. 145 00:11:44,755 --> 00:11:46,906 Take my pictures right now. I'm ready to go. 146 00:11:46,939 --> 00:11:49,860 Tranquilo. Couple more pictures, okay? 147 00:11:49,892 --> 00:11:51,795 -You can wait for your turn. -Wait for my turn… 148 00:11:51,828 --> 00:11:54,647 No, Fenix, you're done now. Move. 149 00:11:54,680 --> 00:11:56,165 What is your problem, Solo? 150 00:11:57,550 --> 00:11:58,618 I don't have a problem. 151 00:11:59,303 --> 00:12:00,988 -No? -But you do. 152 00:12:01,021 --> 00:12:02,639 [scoffs] Me? 153 00:12:03,272 --> 00:12:04,690 [groans] 154 00:12:06,009 --> 00:12:08,094 -[security] Help! We need help! -Get your ass up! 155 00:12:10,914 --> 00:12:13,750 -[groans] -When I say you're done, you're done. 156 00:12:13,784 --> 00:12:15,802 -Take his ass out. -[security] Help! 157 00:12:15,836 --> 00:12:17,538 -Get him now! -[security] Help! 158 00:12:18,038 --> 00:12:19,906 Whoa, whoa! 159 00:12:20,741 --> 00:12:23,977 -That's enough. Stop! -[clamoring] 160 00:12:24,011 --> 00:12:26,363 -Stop! I said stop! -Come on! Back up! 161 00:12:26,396 --> 00:12:27,396 Back it up. 162 00:12:28,549 --> 00:12:31,050 -Get out. -Get out of here now. 163 00:12:31,084 --> 00:12:32,118 Let's get some help. 164 00:12:33,453 --> 00:12:34,704 -You all right? -Just breathe. 165 00:12:34,738 --> 00:12:38,925 [Joseph] The MFT is adding Rey Fenix to their growing list of victims. 166 00:12:38,959 --> 00:12:40,177 No one's safe. 167 00:12:42,094 --> 00:12:44,164 [Graves] Well, our champion kicked off tonight. 168 00:12:44,198 --> 00:12:48,502 But a championship clash kicks off the action here on SmackDown. 169 00:12:49,353 --> 00:12:51,355 ["All Hail The Queen" playing] 170 00:13:15,712 --> 00:13:18,147 [Graves] The queen soaking it in. 171 00:13:18,182 --> 00:13:20,184 ["The Fury" plays] 172 00:13:26,990 --> 00:13:28,492 [crowd cheering] 173 00:13:33,530 --> 00:13:35,565 -[bell ring] -[Nash] The following contest 174 00:13:35,598 --> 00:13:37,367 is scheduled for one fall 175 00:13:37,401 --> 00:13:44,241 and is for the WWE Women Team Championship. 176 00:13:44,308 --> 00:13:46,242 Introducing first, 177 00:13:46,276 --> 00:13:52,616 they are the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, 178 00:13:52,649 --> 00:13:58,689 Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss! 179 00:13:58,722 --> 00:14:02,192 [Joseph] These two teams had a cordial conversation last week, 180 00:14:02,226 --> 00:14:03,242 which has led to this. 181 00:14:07,164 --> 00:14:11,468 The WWE Women's Tag Team titles on the line, next. 182 00:14:11,501 --> 00:14:13,853 Live on SmackDown. 183 00:14:29,736 --> 00:14:33,807 [Joseph] As there are our WWE Women's tag team champions, 184 00:14:33,841 --> 00:14:37,544 Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, set for action. 185 00:14:39,762 --> 00:14:42,482 ["Tortured Minds" plays] 186 00:15:07,507 --> 00:15:10,093 ["Chasing Surf" plays] 187 00:15:12,829 --> 00:15:16,983 [Nash] And their opponents, the team of Zaria 188 00:15:17,016 --> 00:15:19,902 and the NXT Women's North American Champion 189 00:15:19,937 --> 00:15:23,524 and WWE Women's Speed Champion, 190 00:15:23,556 --> 00:15:26,993 Sol Ruca! 191 00:15:27,026 --> 00:15:28,795 [Joseph] Graves, it's not an understatement here. 192 00:15:28,829 --> 00:15:32,199 This is a huge, huge opportunity for these two. 193 00:15:32,232 --> 00:15:33,250 [Graves] No doubt about it. 194 00:15:33,282 --> 00:15:38,771 In NXT we have seen glimpses of greatness from ZaRuca as they're known. 195 00:15:38,805 --> 00:15:43,492 Do they have what it takes to dethrone the reigning women's tag team champions? 196 00:15:43,526 --> 00:15:46,146 We will have our answer in a matter of moments. 197 00:15:46,180 --> 00:15:48,998 But I have no doubt that Charlotte Clair and Alexa Bliss 198 00:15:49,031 --> 00:15:51,785 are about to be put to the test by their challengers. 199 00:15:51,818 --> 00:15:54,905 [Joseph] Powerful, athletic, everything you can imagine. 200 00:15:54,938 --> 00:15:56,522 -And-- -[Graves] Hold, Vic! 201 00:15:56,556 --> 00:15:58,925 -Hold on here. Are you all right? -[Graves] Did you bring her with you? 202 00:15:58,959 --> 00:16:01,478 [Joseph] I did not, but look. That is Blake Monroe, 203 00:16:01,512 --> 00:16:04,714 who has had a close eye on the Women's North American title. 204 00:16:04,747 --> 00:16:08,785 And she will challenge for that championship a week from Saturday 205 00:16:08,819 --> 00:16:10,270 at Halloween Havoc. 206 00:16:10,304 --> 00:16:12,689 Did she just wink at you? Stop winking back, Graves. 207 00:16:12,723 --> 00:16:14,391 [Graves] You trying to get me in trouble at home, Vic? 208 00:16:14,424 --> 00:16:15,608 [Joseph] My bad. 209 00:16:15,641 --> 00:16:16,944 I apologize for that. 210 00:16:16,977 --> 00:16:21,798 But Monroe did use her hairpin to secure a win Tuesday over Zaria. 211 00:16:21,832 --> 00:16:23,617 So I started to look over at Blake Monroe 212 00:16:23,650 --> 00:16:26,620 and wonder what she's actually thinking about. 213 00:16:26,652 --> 00:16:30,140 [Graves] I can tell you right now, Blake Monroe is here to play mind games. 214 00:16:30,174 --> 00:16:32,108 It's a sign of a true professional. 215 00:16:32,141 --> 00:16:35,661 She's starting the mental warfare before the matchup even begins. 216 00:16:35,695 --> 00:16:36,997 That is brilliant strategy. 217 00:16:39,782 --> 00:16:42,319 [Joseph] Ask the crowd here in San Jose 218 00:16:43,770 --> 00:16:45,088 what a matchup this will be. 219 00:16:45,122 --> 00:16:49,343 And of course you take a look at someone like Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, 220 00:16:49,376 --> 00:16:51,127 I think we can agree with this, 221 00:16:51,161 --> 00:16:55,147 set the foundation for the entire women's locker room in NXT. 222 00:16:55,181 --> 00:16:57,501 [Graves] No doubt about it. Harkens back to my time down there 223 00:16:57,534 --> 00:16:59,736 when the Four Horsewomen reigned supreme, 224 00:16:59,770 --> 00:17:01,954 as well as Alexa Bliss and a litany of others. 225 00:17:01,988 --> 00:17:04,424 But the game has changed. The game has continued to evolve. 226 00:17:04,457 --> 00:17:07,728 Now NXT's women's division is populated by stars, 227 00:17:07,761 --> 00:17:11,048 the likes of Sol Ruca and Zaria, and so many more. 228 00:17:11,080 --> 00:17:13,700 The future of the business is extremely healthy. 229 00:17:13,733 --> 00:17:15,702 But this is a massive opportunity, as you said, 230 00:17:15,735 --> 00:17:17,870 to really make the world learn your name 231 00:17:17,905 --> 00:17:18,906 -if you're-- -Whoa! 232 00:17:18,938 --> 00:17:21,925 [Joseph] There's that athleticism from Sol Ruca, who's been champion, 233 00:17:21,959 --> 00:17:25,829 holding the Women's North American title for 180 days. 234 00:17:25,863 --> 00:17:27,763 Longest reign in that title's history. 235 00:17:27,798 --> 00:17:30,900 Looking to become a title holder, three at one time. 236 00:17:30,934 --> 00:17:32,953 That hasn't been done since The Miz in 2010. 237 00:17:32,985 --> 00:17:35,656 You even have to be impressed with the current double champion. 238 00:17:35,688 --> 00:17:38,542 [Graves] A nearly impossible feat right at the fingertips of Sol Ruca. 239 00:17:38,575 --> 00:17:41,428 -Oh my! -[Graves] Big boot drop, Zaria. 240 00:17:41,461 --> 00:17:43,697 [Joseph] Going right around. Shoulders out for a moment. Rolling through. 241 00:17:43,730 --> 00:17:46,283 Nice kick there from Ruca connecting. 242 00:17:46,316 --> 00:17:47,768 [Graves] Got enough of it to stun the queen. 243 00:17:47,801 --> 00:17:49,870 [Joseph] And look, Corey, when you were in NXT with me and Booker, 244 00:17:49,903 --> 00:17:51,754 -you questioned the relationship… -Oh! 245 00:17:51,788 --> 00:17:52,856 …of the challengers. 246 00:17:52,889 --> 00:17:55,525 Have you even changed your tune on that as Charlotte Flair takes over? 247 00:17:55,559 --> 00:17:57,928 [Graves] Well, I haven't seen anything that would make me admit 248 00:17:57,961 --> 00:18:01,615 that I was mistaken thus far, but time will tell. 249 00:18:01,648 --> 00:18:05,002 The results of this matchup will tell where ZaRuca truly are. 250 00:18:05,034 --> 00:18:07,654 I have my doubts about Zaria. For some reason I can't trust her. 251 00:18:08,822 --> 00:18:10,206 [Joseph] Reaching out, making the tag. 252 00:18:10,240 --> 00:18:13,810 And Zaria is into the matchup with Alexa Bliss. 253 00:18:13,844 --> 00:18:15,462 How do these teams actually match up? 254 00:18:15,495 --> 00:18:17,331 Because when you really look at it, on paper, 255 00:18:17,364 --> 00:18:19,299 the champions truly have every advantage. 256 00:18:19,832 --> 00:18:21,685 [Graves] Well, certainly, it boils down to chemistry. 257 00:18:21,717 --> 00:18:24,905 And nothing builds chemistry in a tag team quite like success. 258 00:18:24,937 --> 00:18:28,192 And you can't taste any greater success in the women's tag team division 259 00:18:28,225 --> 00:18:31,662 than the gold being worn by Flair and Bliss. 260 00:18:31,695 --> 00:18:34,681 [Joseph] 12th time the Women's Tag titles have been on the line this year. 261 00:18:34,715 --> 00:18:36,582 Nice drop kick. Alexa Bliss charging in. 262 00:18:36,617 --> 00:18:40,637 Got caught. And here's that power on display from Zaria. 263 00:18:40,671 --> 00:18:41,672 Nice counter. 264 00:18:42,389 --> 00:18:45,726 Bliss trying to take over but just getting overpowered once again by Zaria. 265 00:18:45,759 --> 00:18:48,928 -And Zaria, though. -Oh, no! Whoa! 266 00:18:49,562 --> 00:18:50,630 This look… 267 00:18:51,465 --> 00:18:53,851 Counter for counter again, the titles on the line. 268 00:18:53,884 --> 00:18:57,370 -And bang! Big spine buster. -[Graves] Oh! 269 00:18:57,404 --> 00:19:00,040 [Joseph] Who's walking out with the gold? 270 00:19:04,511 --> 00:19:07,181 Back live on SmackDown here in San Jose. 271 00:19:07,214 --> 00:19:09,448 The women's tag titles on the line. 272 00:19:09,483 --> 00:19:12,753 -And the challengers have been in control. -[Graves] There she is, Vic! 273 00:19:12,786 --> 00:19:14,721 [Joseph] Blake Monroe, who will challenge Sol Ruca 274 00:19:14,754 --> 00:19:16,889 for the NXT Women's North American title 275 00:19:16,924 --> 00:19:18,992 a week from tomorrow at Halloween Havoc. 276 00:19:19,025 --> 00:19:20,878 Could be moments away from seeing Sol Ruca 277 00:19:20,911 --> 00:19:22,963 get not one, not two, but three titles around her waist. 278 00:19:22,995 --> 00:19:24,447 [Graves] This could be a case of the nerves. 279 00:19:24,481 --> 00:19:27,985 Zaria lost her footing trying to climb up the ropes in reverse. 280 00:19:28,018 --> 00:19:29,503 It's a tricky maneuver to pull off. 281 00:19:29,536 --> 00:19:31,388 But look at this power once again. 282 00:19:31,905 --> 00:19:33,156 Bliss is helpless. 283 00:19:33,190 --> 00:19:35,742 [Joseph] Seems like you're turning your tune on Zaria in this matchup. 284 00:19:35,775 --> 00:19:37,377 Seems she's impressing you, even. 285 00:19:37,411 --> 00:19:38,829 You're a hard person to impress. 286 00:19:39,596 --> 00:19:41,315 Bliss though, creating a little separation. 287 00:19:41,348 --> 00:19:43,617 And now… I mean, Graves, you got to agree with me here. 288 00:19:44,585 --> 00:19:47,905 Bliss desperately needs to make a tag right now. 289 00:19:47,937 --> 00:19:50,190 [Graves] No doubt about it. And Charlotte Flair desperately 290 00:19:50,224 --> 00:19:51,958 wants to enter the fray. 291 00:19:51,992 --> 00:19:53,944 [Joseph] Charlotte reaching out, so close, as Bliss… 292 00:19:53,976 --> 00:19:57,264 And Zaria again, ripping Bliss back at the last moment. 293 00:19:57,297 --> 00:19:58,532 And I'm starting to think this, 294 00:19:58,565 --> 00:20:00,500 what if an NXT tag team 295 00:20:00,533 --> 00:20:04,071 can take the Women's Tag Titles to NXT Tuesday nights? 296 00:20:04,104 --> 00:20:05,722 That would be huge for the brand. 297 00:20:05,755 --> 00:20:08,859 [Graves] It'll bolster an already red-hot women's division 298 00:20:08,892 --> 00:20:10,143 on Tuesday nights. 299 00:20:10,177 --> 00:20:12,062 And around the world we go. 300 00:20:12,095 --> 00:20:14,181 Look at this power from Sol Ruca. 301 00:20:14,214 --> 00:20:15,215 [Joseph] Face plant. 302 00:20:16,283 --> 00:20:17,283 Tag made. 303 00:20:17,317 --> 00:20:19,469 And you know what, you could be now looking at maybe 304 00:20:19,503 --> 00:20:21,638 the next Tag Team Champions, 305 00:20:21,672 --> 00:20:25,058 as Zaria, Sol measuring Bliss. 306 00:20:25,091 --> 00:20:28,779 And Bliss just getting out of the way at the last moment! 307 00:20:29,730 --> 00:20:33,399 [Graves] The challengers got a little too cute, a little overconfident. 308 00:20:34,167 --> 00:20:35,918 It's not a luxury you can afford 309 00:20:35,953 --> 00:20:38,238 when you're dealing with someone like Alexa Bliss. 310 00:20:38,272 --> 00:20:39,523 [Joseph] Zaria got caught. 311 00:20:39,556 --> 00:20:41,308 [Graves] Bliss now trying to make her way over. 312 00:20:41,341 --> 00:20:42,909 Sol Ruca running interference. 313 00:20:42,943 --> 00:20:44,077 She didn't catch on. 314 00:20:44,110 --> 00:20:46,396 Charlotte Flair moments away, reaching out. 315 00:20:47,848 --> 00:20:50,167 [Joseph] And Zaria again. 316 00:20:50,200 --> 00:20:51,235 Bliss kicked off! 317 00:20:51,818 --> 00:20:54,855 Reach out, make that tag! And Charlotte's legal. 318 00:20:56,706 --> 00:21:00,143 And Flair looking to fly. 319 00:21:01,861 --> 00:21:04,514 [Graves] Charlotte Flair taking out both challengers. 320 00:21:04,548 --> 00:21:06,133 Beautiful cross-body. 321 00:21:06,166 --> 00:21:09,186 And here come those trademark Flair Chops. 322 00:21:14,408 --> 00:21:19,812 Capacity crowd here in San Jose becoming unglued. 323 00:21:19,847 --> 00:21:20,848 [crowd cheers] 324 00:21:20,880 --> 00:21:23,417 [Joseph] Talk about athleticism. How about that athleticism! 325 00:21:23,450 --> 00:21:27,154 Front walk over clothesline by Charlotte Flair, 326 00:21:27,187 --> 00:21:29,857 who is in complete control at the moment. 327 00:21:29,889 --> 00:21:32,492 [Graves] Big super kick under the jaw, rocking Zaria. 328 00:21:32,525 --> 00:21:34,928 Zaria caught with a second one, bouncing off the top, 329 00:21:34,962 --> 00:21:37,331 coming in third time, still not the charm. 330 00:21:37,364 --> 00:21:39,499 How in the hell is Zaria still standing? 331 00:21:39,533 --> 00:21:41,885 -But she's not standing anymore. -Whoa! 332 00:21:44,104 --> 00:21:47,241 Flair right now popping right back up. 333 00:21:49,510 --> 00:21:52,779 [Joseph] That's quite the message to, uh, the opposition. 334 00:21:52,812 --> 00:21:55,148 [Graves] And when you're the most decorated woman in WWE history, 335 00:21:55,182 --> 00:21:57,333 you can afford a little disrespect from time to time. 336 00:21:57,367 --> 00:21:58,952 -[Joseph] Combination offense. -Oh! 337 00:22:00,521 --> 00:22:03,807 Flair taking Zaria down into the cover to retain hook of the leg. 338 00:22:03,841 --> 00:22:07,511 And Zaria able to get the left shoulder just off the mat. 339 00:22:09,780 --> 00:22:10,781 Charlotte Flair now, you know. 340 00:22:10,813 --> 00:22:13,800 And then this is the thing when we talked about earlier, experience. 341 00:22:13,833 --> 00:22:17,971 Flair, Bliss, they've been in the deep waters of a championship matchup. 342 00:22:18,004 --> 00:22:19,840 Can't say the same for the challengers. 343 00:22:19,873 --> 00:22:20,974 Tag was made. 344 00:22:21,008 --> 00:22:23,726 [Graves] And that's what it could all boil down to, is experience. 345 00:22:23,760 --> 00:22:26,013 Big match experience, high pressure. 346 00:22:26,046 --> 00:22:27,431 Sol! 347 00:22:27,464 --> 00:22:30,551 High pressure experience possessed by the champions, 348 00:22:30,583 --> 00:22:31,985 not so much by the challengers, 349 00:22:32,019 --> 00:22:34,187 but that can all change with a W tonight. 350 00:22:35,272 --> 00:22:38,425 [Joseph] Sol hitting anything that moves. Right back in. 351 00:22:38,457 --> 00:22:39,893 And we could be moments away. 352 00:22:39,927 --> 00:22:42,012 -Big German Suplex out of the corner. -Oh! 353 00:22:42,044 --> 00:22:46,649 [Graves] Charlotte Flair's down. Sol Ruca can now with Flair in her sights. 354 00:22:46,683 --> 00:22:49,285 Oh, she got caught. Sol got caught. 355 00:22:49,319 --> 00:22:52,990 -Charlotte Flair one step ahead. -And she turns down in the Boston crab, 356 00:22:53,023 --> 00:22:54,825 and that is cinched in deep. 357 00:22:56,409 --> 00:22:58,562 [Joseph] Leg strength, counter, cover. 358 00:22:58,595 --> 00:22:59,897 -Kick out. -Whoa. 359 00:23:00,964 --> 00:23:05,052 [Joseph] Very, very close to a victory for Sol Ruca and Zaria. 360 00:23:05,085 --> 00:23:06,285 Was looking for that Figure Four. 361 00:23:06,320 --> 00:23:08,856 -Counted for a moment. Right back up. -Here it comes! 362 00:23:08,889 --> 00:23:11,859 Oh! Sol Snatcher! 363 00:23:12,960 --> 00:23:14,962 One, two… 364 00:23:14,995 --> 00:23:18,432 [Joseph] Bliss saving in the match. Oh, man! 365 00:23:18,966 --> 00:23:21,501 Corey, I thought we had new champions. 366 00:23:21,534 --> 00:23:23,854 I thought the gold was coming to NXT. 367 00:23:23,887 --> 00:23:25,222 [Graves] You and me both, Vic. 368 00:23:25,254 --> 00:23:28,841 But Zaria sending Bliss back to the outside of the ring. 369 00:23:30,277 --> 00:23:31,445 Bliss out of the way. 370 00:23:32,145 --> 00:23:34,147 [Joseph] Well, Bliss now turning things around. 371 00:23:34,848 --> 00:23:36,550 And almost in a big way. 372 00:23:36,582 --> 00:23:38,968 [Graves] But Zaria put the brakes on. 373 00:23:39,002 --> 00:23:40,254 Overpowering. 374 00:23:40,287 --> 00:23:42,356 -That is terrifying strength. -Oh! 375 00:23:43,573 --> 00:23:46,393 Swinging Alexa like a Louisville slugger. 376 00:23:46,426 --> 00:23:48,729 What a boot from Charlotte Flair. 377 00:23:48,762 --> 00:23:51,148 [Joseph] Flair now checking on her partner, her BFF. 378 00:23:51,748 --> 00:23:54,467 [Graves] Let's not go that far, Vic. They're frenemies. 379 00:23:54,501 --> 00:23:57,104 -They're friends of convenience. -[Joseph] What the… Sol! 380 00:23:57,654 --> 00:24:02,042 Whoa! And I think Charlotte was able to get Bliss out of the way. 381 00:24:03,961 --> 00:24:06,146 As Blake Monroe… 382 00:24:07,614 --> 00:24:08,916 cheering on? 383 00:24:08,948 --> 00:24:10,783 [Graves] Sol, you need to keep your head in the game. 384 00:24:10,817 --> 00:24:12,152 Keep your eye on the ball. 385 00:24:12,186 --> 00:24:14,303 Why are you always in our business? What are you doing? 386 00:24:14,338 --> 00:24:16,490 [clamoring] 387 00:24:16,523 --> 00:24:18,759 -What is wrong with you? -Is that… a spear! 388 00:24:18,792 --> 00:24:22,646 -Oh, Charlotte, brilliant! -Blake Monroe causing a distraction. 389 00:24:22,678 --> 00:24:25,032 [Graves] You are dealing with Charlotte Flair. 390 00:24:25,064 --> 00:24:29,035 If you present an opportunity, Charlotte will capitalize on it 391 00:24:29,069 --> 00:24:30,137 no matter who you are. 392 00:24:30,169 --> 00:24:31,522 [Joseph] And the same can be said for Bliss. 393 00:24:31,554 --> 00:24:34,274 I mean, that's the killer instinct that has made them World Champions 394 00:24:34,308 --> 00:24:35,309 time and time again. 395 00:24:35,341 --> 00:24:38,128 [Graves] No doubt about it. Here comes a Figure Four! 396 00:24:38,160 --> 00:24:39,245 [Joseph] Locking it in. 397 00:24:39,279 --> 00:24:41,114 Cinching it in, in the center of the ring. 398 00:24:41,148 --> 00:24:44,384 And now for Sol Ruca. Is she gonna be able to fight to the bottom rope? 399 00:24:44,418 --> 00:24:45,619 Can she break the hold? 400 00:24:45,652 --> 00:24:47,788 I'm looking around. I can't find Zaria anywhere. 401 00:24:48,405 --> 00:24:50,490 Charlotte realizing it, going right back in. 402 00:24:50,524 --> 00:24:53,994 And now dropping right down, all that weight, all that pressure. 403 00:24:54,027 --> 00:24:56,495 And again, it's that killer instinct. 404 00:24:56,530 --> 00:24:59,600 [Graves] Absolutely relentless effort from Charlotte. 405 00:24:59,633 --> 00:25:02,502 It's cinched in, Figure Eight, middle of the ring! 406 00:25:03,203 --> 00:25:06,907 Nowhere for Sol to go, nowhere for Sol to move. 407 00:25:06,939 --> 00:25:08,591 Sol trying to fight. 408 00:25:08,625 --> 00:25:10,627 -Solo, though, has to tap. -[bell rings] 409 00:25:10,660 --> 00:25:13,280 And the champions retain. 410 00:25:15,381 --> 00:25:17,234 [Nash] Here are your winners, 411 00:25:17,266 --> 00:25:23,624 and still WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, 412 00:25:24,658 --> 00:25:29,996 Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair! 413 00:25:30,030 --> 00:25:32,448 [Joseph] I take nothing away from the challengers, 414 00:25:32,482 --> 00:25:37,004 who have brought their best here tonight if not for Blake Monroe. 415 00:25:37,037 --> 00:25:40,991 [Graves] No reason to hang your head if you're Sol Ruca and Zaria. 416 00:25:41,024 --> 00:25:45,428 Here we see Sol nail, the breathtaking Sol Snatcher. 417 00:25:45,462 --> 00:25:50,500 And had it not been for Alexa Bliss in the right place at the right time, 418 00:25:50,533 --> 00:25:52,119 we'd have new champions. 419 00:25:52,151 --> 00:25:57,206 But Sol Ruca made the fatal error of taking her eye off the task at hand. 420 00:25:57,241 --> 00:26:00,060 She was a little distracted by Monroe at ringside. 421 00:26:00,092 --> 00:26:03,797 And Charlotte Flair cinches in the Figure Eight. 422 00:26:03,830 --> 00:26:07,918 Sol Ruca left with no choice but to tap out. 423 00:26:07,951 --> 00:26:12,923 [Joseph] Well, Blake Monroe will have to answer for that certainly on NXT. 424 00:26:12,956 --> 00:26:17,845 Nice show of respect from champions to challengers, 425 00:26:17,878 --> 00:26:24,234 as the Twisted Queens still stand atop the Women's Tag Team Division. 426 00:26:34,861 --> 00:26:36,280 [crowd cheers] 427 00:26:37,648 --> 00:26:44,154 Cody, welcome to The Yay Area! 428 00:26:44,670 --> 00:26:49,476 San Jose, welcome to the shark tank, baby. 429 00:26:49,510 --> 00:26:56,233 Hey. When I'm finished dog-walking Drew from San Jose to Oakland, 430 00:26:56,265 --> 00:26:59,770 to San Francisco, hell, even on the Bay Bridge… 431 00:27:01,804 --> 00:27:06,710 I'm going to show you the real meaning of ghost ride the whip. 432 00:27:07,628 --> 00:27:13,750 And you will know Jacob Fatu is all gas, no breaks with it. 433 00:27:14,301 --> 00:27:16,270 -[crowd] Yadadamean! -Yadadamean. 434 00:27:19,907 --> 00:27:20,908 Hope you're right. 435 00:27:23,961 --> 00:27:27,798 [Joseph] Well, who will be the number one contender after our main event 436 00:27:28,497 --> 00:27:29,499 here tonight? 437 00:27:33,220 --> 00:27:36,956 But in moments, we'll hear from Aleister Black and Zelina Vega 438 00:27:36,990 --> 00:27:41,978 in the wake of the polarizing last man standing match against Damian Priest. 439 00:27:42,012 --> 00:27:43,013 Next. 440 00:27:51,822 --> 00:27:53,874 [Aleister] You know what I'm the most proud of? 441 00:27:53,907 --> 00:27:56,275 For weeks… No, months, 442 00:27:56,776 --> 00:27:58,712 I've been setting this in motion. 443 00:28:00,581 --> 00:28:05,636 The reality is everything I have done has been a calculated move in my head. 444 00:28:07,888 --> 00:28:09,339 That I've not felt 445 00:28:10,389 --> 00:28:15,162 this accomplished as me aligning with my wife. 446 00:28:15,696 --> 00:28:16,697 This isn't new. 447 00:28:16,730 --> 00:28:18,165 This was always part of the plan. 448 00:28:18,197 --> 00:28:19,600 Always by our design. 449 00:28:21,268 --> 00:28:23,937 [Aleister] This was the inevitable truth. 450 00:28:23,971 --> 00:28:25,906 None more methodical. 451 00:28:25,938 --> 00:28:29,176 There's none more violent than my wife. 452 00:28:29,208 --> 00:28:30,843 [Zelina] We are not the infection. 453 00:28:31,378 --> 00:28:33,914 Just the mirror that shows it. 454 00:28:34,364 --> 00:28:36,449 [Aleister] See, I'm not a big fan of love. 455 00:28:37,833 --> 00:28:40,553 I'm putting all my cards on the table, but I'll let you know this. 456 00:28:42,356 --> 00:28:47,360 We are what you would perhaps call a necessary evil. 457 00:28:47,394 --> 00:28:49,162 We are the balance. 458 00:28:49,996 --> 00:28:51,564 [Zelina] The venom isn't poison. 459 00:28:52,816 --> 00:28:53,900 It's salvation. 460 00:28:57,937 --> 00:29:00,724 Move over, Mickey and Mallory Knox, 461 00:29:00,756 --> 00:29:03,894 Aleister and Zelina making the future here on SmackDown 462 00:29:03,927 --> 00:29:05,529 a little darker for everybody. 463 00:29:05,562 --> 00:29:08,098 I couldn't have said it any better, but right now, I want to go back 464 00:29:08,130 --> 00:29:10,918 to last week here on SmackDown. 465 00:29:10,951 --> 00:29:13,786 It was when Shinsuke Nakamura made his return 466 00:29:13,820 --> 00:29:17,024 and answered an open challenge from Sami Zayn. 467 00:29:17,057 --> 00:29:21,078 What a match-up of back-and-forth it was until this happened, 468 00:29:21,110 --> 00:29:24,298 changing the whole complexion of the match-up. 469 00:29:24,331 --> 00:29:25,465 Wiping out Shinsuke, 470 00:29:25,499 --> 00:29:29,269 then turning the focus to the champion Sami Zayn himself, 471 00:29:29,303 --> 00:29:32,706 and it would be the return out of nowhere. 472 00:29:32,739 --> 00:29:37,211 [Graves] The MFTs off the chain, more violent, 473 00:29:37,244 --> 00:29:39,780 more vicious than ever before. 474 00:29:39,812 --> 00:29:45,235 No one is safe on SmackDown from the fury of the MFTs. 475 00:29:47,553 --> 00:29:51,108 [Joseph] And that man, Solo Sikoa. 476 00:29:52,559 --> 00:29:55,128 -Yeah, I do. -I want it to be big. 477 00:29:55,161 --> 00:29:57,097 Big. Think big. 478 00:29:57,129 --> 00:29:58,282 All right. 479 00:29:58,314 --> 00:30:00,333 -I'll take it into consideration. -All right? 480 00:30:00,367 --> 00:30:01,418 -Thank you. -All right. 481 00:30:01,451 --> 00:30:03,486 -Hey, Nick. -Sami. 482 00:30:03,520 --> 00:30:05,054 Nick, what's going on here, man? 483 00:30:05,088 --> 00:30:07,024 I'm supposed to do this US Title open challenge. 484 00:30:07,057 --> 00:30:09,408 -I'm not even on the show tonight. -Okay, look, Sami, 485 00:30:09,443 --> 00:30:11,211 you know I'm a big supporter of the US Open challenge. 486 00:30:11,245 --> 00:30:12,879 That's why I signed off on it in the first place. 487 00:30:12,913 --> 00:30:14,497 -Right. -But look, here's the thing. 488 00:30:14,531 --> 00:30:17,484 First of all, I wanted to make sure that Shin got a proper rematch, okay? 489 00:30:17,518 --> 00:30:19,636 And Shinsuke's not here, as you know, he's still in Japan. 490 00:30:19,669 --> 00:30:22,272 The other thing we have to take into consideration, 491 00:30:22,305 --> 00:30:23,307 are the MFTs. 492 00:30:23,340 --> 00:30:26,643 I saw what they did to you last week and to Shinsuke, and look, 493 00:30:26,677 --> 00:30:28,212 they're already causing trouble for me tonight. 494 00:30:28,245 --> 00:30:31,031 I can't have any more of that happening with the MFTs running around. 495 00:30:31,063 --> 00:30:33,233 Since when is that how things work around here? 496 00:30:33,266 --> 00:30:34,952 That's not how it works. That's not how I work. 497 00:30:34,985 --> 00:30:36,687 What, I'm supposed to just hide back here? 498 00:30:37,504 --> 00:30:39,723 We're supposed to be intimidated 'cause we're bullied 499 00:30:39,755 --> 00:30:41,440 and hide in the shadows. 'Cause what? 500 00:30:41,475 --> 00:30:44,011 'Cause… 'Cause they got a problem with me, they got a problem… 501 00:30:44,043 --> 00:30:45,411 they got something to prove? 502 00:30:46,163 --> 00:30:47,930 Nick, I'm sorry, it doesn't work for me. 503 00:30:47,965 --> 00:30:51,368 No, this… this actually means something, Nick. 504 00:30:52,252 --> 00:30:54,638 Okay? This means something to me. 505 00:30:54,670 --> 00:30:56,456 This means something to the fans. 506 00:30:56,490 --> 00:30:59,059 This means something to a locker room full of guys 507 00:30:59,091 --> 00:31:00,894 who are hungry for opportunities. 508 00:31:00,928 --> 00:31:02,029 Nick, I'm sorry. 509 00:31:03,496 --> 00:31:04,548 I'm going out there, 510 00:31:05,415 --> 00:31:07,684 and I'm gonna defend this United States Championship. 511 00:31:08,418 --> 00:31:11,221 And anyone who wants a piece knows where to find me, 512 00:31:11,254 --> 00:31:13,023 'cause I'll be in the middle of that ring. 513 00:31:13,841 --> 00:31:15,042 All right. 514 00:31:18,110 --> 00:31:19,530 Did you need something else, Miz? 515 00:31:20,731 --> 00:31:22,632 No, I'm good. 516 00:31:23,233 --> 00:31:24,301 Real good. 517 00:31:25,351 --> 00:31:28,222 [Joseph] We're going to have an open challenge, and it's next. 518 00:31:31,774 --> 00:31:34,026 ["Worlds Apart" starts playing] 519 00:31:41,501 --> 00:31:43,770 -[crowd] Let's go! -[bell rings] 520 00:31:43,803 --> 00:31:48,926 [Nash] The following contest is the United States Championship open challenge. 521 00:31:49,610 --> 00:31:54,798 Introducing first, from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 522 00:31:54,831 --> 00:31:58,834 Weighing in at 212 pounds. 523 00:31:58,869 --> 00:32:03,040 He is the United States Champion. 524 00:32:03,072 --> 00:32:07,977 Sami Zayn! 525 00:32:08,011 --> 00:32:13,433 [Joseph] He's a determined champion, always ready to defend his title. 526 00:32:20,323 --> 00:32:24,328 Trying to follow in the footsteps of the great John Cena. 527 00:32:39,259 --> 00:32:42,495 We heard Sami Zayn talking to our general manager Nick Aldis. 528 00:32:42,529 --> 00:32:44,865 He was… I mean, he couldn't be more clear. 529 00:32:44,898 --> 00:32:48,150 He didn't care what happened last week, what happened yesterday in the airport. 530 00:32:48,185 --> 00:32:50,904 He wanted to defend his title 531 00:32:50,937 --> 00:32:53,173 for everyone here tonight and everyone watching at home. 532 00:32:53,206 --> 00:32:56,810 [Graves] Sami Zayn takes great pride in the United States Championship 533 00:32:56,843 --> 00:33:00,030 and any championship he has ever held throughout his career. 534 00:33:00,062 --> 00:33:03,283 Sami wants to be a representative of the WWE Universe 535 00:33:03,317 --> 00:33:08,120 and is proud to fight to show the world what's most important to him. 536 00:33:08,155 --> 00:33:09,822 [Joseph] The only question is now, 537 00:33:09,857 --> 00:33:12,391 -who will answer the open challenge? -[song ends] 538 00:33:12,892 --> 00:33:14,628 -I have my guesses. -["I Came To Play" playing] 539 00:33:14,660 --> 00:33:17,581 -[Graves] Yep. [laughs] -[Joseph] What do you mean "yep"? 540 00:33:18,298 --> 00:33:20,417 Were you not paying attention a few minutes ago, Vic? 541 00:33:29,610 --> 00:33:33,964 I am so sick of these open challenges 542 00:33:33,996 --> 00:33:36,867 treating that championship like a charity. 543 00:33:36,899 --> 00:33:38,651 -I am so-- -[Joseph] Oh! From… 544 00:33:38,685 --> 00:33:42,589 Carmelo Hayes get himself a little bit of payback. 545 00:33:42,622 --> 00:33:45,125 -[Graves] Melo didn't miss that one. -He certainly did not. 546 00:33:46,209 --> 00:33:48,728 [Graves] Certainly a lot of bad blood between these two. 547 00:33:49,947 --> 00:33:53,065 Carmelo Hayes returning the favor just like Miz did to him. 548 00:33:53,634 --> 00:33:55,452 [Joseph] We might need a few more bodies out here 549 00:33:55,485 --> 00:33:58,421 to pull Carmelo Hayes off the Miz. 550 00:34:01,207 --> 00:34:03,894 But Sami Zayn waiting for someone. 551 00:34:09,315 --> 00:34:11,918 -["Death Waltz" playing] -[crowd cheering] 552 00:34:11,951 --> 00:34:14,136 -[Joseph] Graves! -Yes! 553 00:34:14,638 --> 00:34:16,790 [Joseph] Oh my! 554 00:34:18,475 --> 00:34:19,643 He's back! 555 00:34:24,598 --> 00:34:26,199 [Nash] And his opponent, 556 00:34:26,232 --> 00:34:28,951 from Moscow, Russia. 557 00:34:28,985 --> 00:34:33,123 Weighing in at 210 pounds. 558 00:34:33,156 --> 00:34:36,926 Ilja Dragunov! 559 00:34:36,960 --> 00:34:41,581 [Joseph] I know I'm gonna repeat myself, but Dragunov is back! 560 00:34:41,614 --> 00:34:46,719 [Graves] One of the most exciting superstars in the game today. 561 00:34:46,752 --> 00:34:50,489 Back after nearly a year away with a knee injury. 562 00:34:50,524 --> 00:34:53,976 The Mad Dragon is On SmackDown! 563 00:34:56,346 --> 00:34:59,600 This man is intensity personified. 564 00:34:59,633 --> 00:35:02,452 [Joseph] You seeing those eyes? I mean, there's… 565 00:35:02,486 --> 00:35:04,888 I'm trying to, like, keep it under control here. 566 00:35:04,922 --> 00:35:10,711 There's no way Sami Zayn was prepared for someone like the Mad Dragon. 567 00:35:10,743 --> 00:35:15,214 Like you said, he's been out for over a year with a right knee injury, 568 00:35:15,249 --> 00:35:17,935 but what a time to make a return. 569 00:35:17,968 --> 00:35:21,572 [Graves] Sami Zayn made his bed. Now he's got to lay in it. 570 00:35:21,605 --> 00:35:28,444 Ilja Dragunov answering the United States Championship open challenge. 571 00:35:28,478 --> 00:35:30,480 Welcome back, Ilja. 572 00:35:30,514 --> 00:35:33,866 -Sami, get ready, grit your teeth. -[bell rings] 573 00:35:33,901 --> 00:35:36,236 [Joseph] What a night it has been on SmackDown. 574 00:35:36,270 --> 00:35:38,038 The fireworks at the start with the… 575 00:35:48,448 --> 00:35:51,985 As I was saying, the fireworks at the start with Cody Rhodes. 576 00:35:52,019 --> 00:35:55,489 Then this is our second championship match of the night 577 00:35:55,522 --> 00:35:58,759 and the return of Ilja Dragunov, 578 00:35:58,792 --> 00:36:01,962 -which, by the way, welcome to SmackDown. -[Graves] Whoa! Oh! 579 00:36:01,995 --> 00:36:04,181 I think Dragunov's even bigger than before. 580 00:36:04,214 --> 00:36:06,366 Added a couple pounds of lean muscle. 581 00:36:06,400 --> 00:36:10,237 Standing toe to toe with the US Champion, but look at Sami go! 582 00:36:10,270 --> 00:36:12,739 [Joseph] This is breaking down into a slugfest right off the bat. 583 00:36:12,772 --> 00:36:15,275 Dragunov trying to fire back. He's got a lot of pent-up aggression 584 00:36:15,308 --> 00:36:17,077 after a year away. Bam! 585 00:36:17,110 --> 00:36:18,895 Running right over Sami Zayn. 586 00:36:18,929 --> 00:36:22,516 I can only imagine that Dragunov was doing his recovery, 587 00:36:22,549 --> 00:36:24,101 trying to get back in ring-shape 588 00:36:24,134 --> 00:36:28,538 and seething each and every moment that he wasn't able to do what he loves most. 589 00:36:28,572 --> 00:36:32,176 [Joseph] Well, I'm glad you bring up the word "seething" because before his injury, 590 00:36:32,209 --> 00:36:35,328 I mean, it was just masterful how he's able to balance 591 00:36:35,362 --> 00:36:37,881 all that rage that was inside him. 592 00:36:37,915 --> 00:36:41,235 [Graves] Ilja Dragunov possesses a unique ability to turn 593 00:36:42,502 --> 00:36:44,354 rage into fuel, 594 00:36:44,971 --> 00:36:49,926 fury into fuel, to use his anger and aim it at his opponent. 595 00:36:49,960 --> 00:36:51,962 It has brought him great success. 596 00:36:51,995 --> 00:36:54,431 You, of course, Vic, called most of his tenure in NXT. 597 00:36:54,464 --> 00:36:56,884 [Joseph] I've called his NXT Championship win, 598 00:36:56,917 --> 00:36:58,835 his NXT UK Championship win. 599 00:36:58,868 --> 00:37:03,290 I mean, he always was able to move forward, push forward, 600 00:37:03,323 --> 00:37:06,627 fight through the pain, always persevere. 601 00:37:06,660 --> 00:37:08,345 [Graves] I don't know if anyone on the roster 602 00:37:08,377 --> 00:37:12,883 has the ability to embrace pain in quite the same way as Ilja Dragunov. 603 00:37:13,433 --> 00:37:16,886 An absolutely explosive specimen. Big boot! 604 00:37:16,920 --> 00:37:19,673 [Joseph] Big combination offense rocking Sami Zayn. 605 00:37:19,705 --> 00:37:20,973 What an open challenge. 606 00:37:21,008 --> 00:37:23,343 -What a surprise here on SmackDown. -Yeah! 607 00:37:26,846 --> 00:37:28,932 United States Championship on the line. 608 00:37:28,966 --> 00:37:33,720 Open challenge answered by the returning Ilja Dragunov 609 00:37:33,754 --> 00:37:38,040 after a year on the sidelines due to a right knee injury. 610 00:37:38,075 --> 00:37:40,160 He's in there with Sami Zayn. 611 00:37:40,194 --> 00:37:42,828 And Zayn just dropping the challenger center of the ring. 612 00:37:42,863 --> 00:37:46,433 Pop the clothesline, into the cover. Hook of the leg and a kickout. 613 00:37:46,466 --> 00:37:49,236 Graves, let's go back to some of the action before the break. 614 00:37:49,269 --> 00:37:51,255 [Graves] Dragunov looked to take it high risk, 615 00:37:51,288 --> 00:37:54,641 but Sami Zayn just a step ahead of the challenger, 616 00:37:54,674 --> 00:37:56,926 sent Ilja crashing hard to the outside, 617 00:37:56,960 --> 00:37:58,996 and it has been all Sami since. 618 00:37:59,029 --> 00:38:00,897 That really was a turning point in the match-up 619 00:38:00,931 --> 00:38:04,418 because it allowed Sami Zayn to slow the pace of this match-up down 620 00:38:04,451 --> 00:38:07,354 and sort of refocus his energy in this match-up. 621 00:38:07,386 --> 00:38:11,408 [Graves] Sami was able to weather the early emotional storm of Ilja Dragunov, 622 00:38:11,441 --> 00:38:14,928 and now Sami needs to dig down into his bag of tricks. 623 00:38:14,962 --> 00:38:16,779 Sami's a world-class veteran. 624 00:38:16,813 --> 00:38:21,234 He has done and seen just about everything there is to do in this game, 625 00:38:21,268 --> 00:38:23,287 so he can figure out a way to get past Dragunov. 626 00:38:23,319 --> 00:38:24,805 It just might take a few minutes. 627 00:38:24,837 --> 00:38:26,507 -Sami Zayn talked to Nick Aldis. -Oh, God! 628 00:38:26,540 --> 00:38:29,877 All he really wanted, to have this open challenge tonight 629 00:38:29,910 --> 00:38:32,813 no matter what transpired last week on SmackDown, 630 00:38:32,846 --> 00:38:35,649 but I do got to ask, and not to take away from this match-up for a moment, 631 00:38:35,682 --> 00:38:39,002 but should Sami be careful with the words he uses about Solo Sikoa… 632 00:38:39,036 --> 00:38:40,404 -[Graves] Oh my God! -…and the MFTs? 633 00:38:40,437 --> 00:38:42,322 Big DDT out of the corner. 634 00:38:42,356 --> 00:38:43,656 [Graves] In the future, absolutely. 635 00:38:43,690 --> 00:38:46,343 But right now Sami Zayn should have a singular focus: 636 00:38:46,375 --> 00:38:50,848 That man, the Mad Dragon Ilja Dragunov, who wants Sami's gold. 637 00:38:50,881 --> 00:38:52,533 -Set his sight, charges in! -Whoa! 638 00:38:52,566 --> 00:38:55,536 He might've been looking for the Helluva kick! Got caught by Dragunov! 639 00:38:55,569 --> 00:39:01,074 Falls into the cover, and Sami Zayn just, just got that left shoulder up. 640 00:39:02,276 --> 00:39:06,013 Whoa, take another look, feel the impact. 641 00:39:06,046 --> 00:39:09,816 First bang, big tornado DDT, then this. 642 00:39:10,651 --> 00:39:13,287 [Graves] Dragunov would answer with a jumping kick 643 00:39:13,319 --> 00:39:15,005 right on the temple of the Champion. 644 00:39:15,923 --> 00:39:19,209 And it doesn't get any closer than that without the bell ringing. 645 00:39:19,243 --> 00:39:21,612 [Joseph] Back to live action. Just saw a German suplex, 646 00:39:21,645 --> 00:39:27,317 and Dragunov holding on and then talking a little bit of smack to the Champion. 647 00:39:27,351 --> 00:39:29,502 [Graves] Dragunov is absolutely relentless. 648 00:39:29,536 --> 00:39:31,955 We heard him during the commercial break screaming to the crowd, 649 00:39:31,989 --> 00:39:34,274 "I have been starving for a year." 650 00:39:34,308 --> 00:39:38,011 Tonight Dragunov wants to feast on Sami Zayn. 651 00:39:38,694 --> 00:39:41,565 And what Dragunov's doing here is by maintaining the waist lock, 652 00:39:41,598 --> 00:39:43,217 he's squeezing nonstop. 653 00:39:43,250 --> 00:39:47,254 He's driving every bit of breath out of the body of the United States Champion. 654 00:39:47,287 --> 00:39:48,971 Brilliant strategy by the Mad Dragon. 655 00:39:49,006 --> 00:39:51,091 The Champion is also doing what we talked about at the start, 656 00:39:51,124 --> 00:39:52,960 showing that perseverance and ability to fly. 657 00:39:52,993 --> 00:39:54,962 Oh! Counter! Roll-through! Shoulders down! 658 00:39:54,995 --> 00:39:57,915 And, oh, near fall to retain. 659 00:39:57,948 --> 00:40:00,517 Both men back up. Swing and a miss from the challenger. 660 00:40:00,551 --> 00:40:02,603 Champion with a German suplex of his own, 661 00:40:02,636 --> 00:40:06,123 and now it's Sami Zayn returning it to Ilja Dragunov. 662 00:40:06,156 --> 00:40:08,725 [Graves] You could see Sami Zayn almost sluggish in his attempt 663 00:40:08,759 --> 00:40:10,410 to try to regain a vertical base 664 00:40:10,444 --> 00:40:13,080 to perhaps execute another German suplex. 665 00:40:13,913 --> 00:40:17,234 [Joseph] Dragunov tried to put a side headlock on to no avail. 666 00:40:17,267 --> 00:40:20,554 Still with that waist lock and another German suplex is Sami. 667 00:40:20,587 --> 00:40:23,022 And you have to appreciate the head positioning of Sami Zayn. 668 00:40:23,056 --> 00:40:26,093 Notice he kept his head out of the reach of Dragunov's elbows 669 00:40:26,125 --> 00:40:27,627 as Ilja was trying to escape. 670 00:40:27,661 --> 00:40:30,781 That's a sign of a true pro, a veteran's veteran, Sami Zayn. 671 00:40:30,814 --> 00:40:32,766 [Joseph] WrestleMania main-eventer is Sami Zayn. 672 00:40:32,799 --> 00:40:35,736 And I think when you start to break this down at its purest form, 673 00:40:35,769 --> 00:40:38,388 both these men are so technically gifted in the ring. 674 00:40:38,422 --> 00:40:40,374 [Graves] No doubt about it, two of the best in the world. 675 00:40:40,406 --> 00:40:42,960 Both men possess extremely deep arsenals. 676 00:40:42,993 --> 00:40:45,629 They're always looking to dig into that bag 677 00:40:45,662 --> 00:40:48,065 and show the world a few new tricks. 678 00:40:48,098 --> 00:40:50,217 [Joseph] Dragunov gonna be looking for a knockdown-- 679 00:40:50,250 --> 00:40:52,603 -[Graves] Overpowering Sami Zayn! -Wow! 680 00:40:52,636 --> 00:40:56,790 [Graves] Into the cover. Referee's right there in great position! And… Oh! 681 00:40:56,823 --> 00:40:58,692 [Joseph] I got to be honest, Vic, 682 00:40:58,725 --> 00:41:02,828 if Ilja had the wherewithal to hook the leg, this might have been it. 683 00:41:02,863 --> 00:41:07,217 Lifting Sami up before driving the Champion down spine-first. 684 00:41:07,250 --> 00:41:09,736 We very nearly had a new United States Champion. 685 00:41:09,770 --> 00:41:11,872 [Joseph] This has been high impact offense. 686 00:41:11,904 --> 00:41:15,025 And again, Sami Zayn had no way to know who his opponent would be 687 00:41:15,058 --> 00:41:16,143 with this open challenge. 688 00:41:16,176 --> 00:41:19,413 It was Ilja Dragunov, who now is perched up top. 689 00:41:21,214 --> 00:41:22,816 Looking for the se… Had to roll through. 690 00:41:22,850 --> 00:41:24,884 He was looking for the senton. Sami Zayn sensed it. 691 00:41:24,917 --> 00:41:27,104 Charging in, got caught, and bam! 692 00:41:27,136 --> 00:41:30,941 Michinoku driver, center of the ring! [stammers] 693 00:41:30,973 --> 00:41:33,377 Graves, there wasn't a lot on that kickout, 694 00:41:33,410 --> 00:41:36,246 and this goes back to being in ring-shape that you brought up. 695 00:41:36,279 --> 00:41:37,598 [Graves] We were talking about it before. 696 00:41:37,631 --> 00:41:39,866 It's one thing to have a strong five minutes in you 697 00:41:39,900 --> 00:41:41,134 when you return to the ring. 698 00:41:41,167 --> 00:41:43,136 Dragunov missed a year of action. 699 00:41:43,170 --> 00:41:46,390 Obviously he appears to be in tremendous physical condition, 700 00:41:46,423 --> 00:41:49,058 but there's nothing quite like being in ring-shape. 701 00:41:49,092 --> 00:41:52,296 We know Sami Zayn can go for an hour if he has to. 702 00:41:52,328 --> 00:41:54,681 Does Dragunov have that much fuel in the tank tonight? 703 00:41:54,714 --> 00:41:56,900 [Graves] And the one thing we haven't talked about for Ilja Dragunov 704 00:41:56,933 --> 00:41:59,903 is how difficult is it to return from a knee injury, 705 00:41:59,937 --> 00:42:03,790 let alone your first match being in there against someone the caliber of Sami Zayn? 706 00:42:03,824 --> 00:42:07,294 Ordinarily I would agree with you, Vic, but when it comes to Ilja Dragunov, 707 00:42:07,327 --> 00:42:09,730 there ain't a damn thing about this man that's ordinary. 708 00:42:12,883 --> 00:42:17,404 Dragunov borderline superhuman when it comes to his physical abilities. 709 00:42:17,437 --> 00:42:19,205 [Joseph] You can feel the tension in the air here. 710 00:42:19,239 --> 00:42:20,339 [Graves] Oh God. 711 00:42:20,374 --> 00:42:22,593 [Joseph] In San Jose, capacity crowd right now, 712 00:42:22,625 --> 00:42:23,977 second Championship match tonight. 713 00:42:24,011 --> 00:42:26,647 Sami Zayn relentless with the elbows right to the jaw, 714 00:42:26,680 --> 00:42:27,931 breaking the hold for the moment. 715 00:42:27,964 --> 00:42:29,116 Sami Zayn right now. 716 00:42:30,366 --> 00:42:32,703 -Where steel meets wood. -[Graves] No, no, no, no, no! 717 00:42:32,736 --> 00:42:33,737 [both exclaim] 718 00:42:33,770 --> 00:42:37,491 And he went shoulder first over that middle rope, 719 00:42:37,524 --> 00:42:40,661 nasty, gnarly fall for Dragunov. 720 00:42:40,694 --> 00:42:43,462 United States Championship is on the line. 721 00:42:43,497 --> 00:42:44,932 [Graves] Oh God. 722 00:42:49,502 --> 00:42:50,888 [Joseph] Back on SmackDown, we're live. 723 00:42:50,921 --> 00:42:52,990 United States Championship is on the line, 724 00:42:53,022 --> 00:42:57,144 and these two have just been beating the hell out of one another. 725 00:42:57,176 --> 00:43:01,013 Zayn's down! Zayn's down! Graves, looking for the senton! 726 00:43:01,048 --> 00:43:05,551 He got all of it! Into the cover. For the t… Oh! 727 00:43:07,020 --> 00:43:08,589 How? 728 00:43:08,622 --> 00:43:11,525 [Graves] This is Sami Zayn we're talking about, Vic. 729 00:43:11,558 --> 00:43:12,625 [Joseph] How? 730 00:43:13,210 --> 00:43:15,596 Graves, go back to some of the action during the break. 731 00:43:15,629 --> 00:43:20,049 [Graves] This was unmitigated brutality from both competitors. 732 00:43:20,984 --> 00:43:24,971 It has been back-and-forth. Both warriors giving it their best. 733 00:43:25,005 --> 00:43:29,176 Here, a potential exclamation point for the challenger. 734 00:43:29,209 --> 00:43:31,111 Senton on the money, 735 00:43:31,144 --> 00:43:35,732 but Sami Zayn reminding the world why he is who he is. 736 00:43:41,821 --> 00:43:46,593 [Joseph] 11,144 here live in San Jose 737 00:43:46,627 --> 00:43:49,363 showing their admiration for both these men 738 00:43:49,395 --> 00:43:51,348 as the championship hangs in the balance, 739 00:43:51,381 --> 00:43:53,150 the United States Championship. 740 00:43:53,183 --> 00:43:55,935 [Graves] As this match-up progresses, Vic, I have to ask you once again, 741 00:43:55,969 --> 00:43:59,138 what kind of toll is this taking on Sami Zayn? 742 00:43:59,173 --> 00:44:00,874 Week after week after week. 743 00:44:00,908 --> 00:44:03,026 Seven in a row to this point. 744 00:44:03,060 --> 00:44:05,444 How long can Sami keep this breakneck pace? 745 00:44:05,479 --> 00:44:07,114 I think the other part is it's seven in a row, 746 00:44:07,147 --> 00:44:09,183 but it's also seven times you're going into a match-up 747 00:44:09,216 --> 00:44:10,784 not knowing who your opponent is. 748 00:44:10,817 --> 00:44:12,853 That has to weigh on the back of your mind, 749 00:44:12,886 --> 00:44:14,904 but falling to the mat was Dragunov. 750 00:44:14,938 --> 00:44:19,192 Zayn looking around trying to catch his breath, but the Mad Dragon right back up. 751 00:44:19,759 --> 00:44:22,362 Hey, Dragunov. You talked about an exclamation point. 752 00:44:22,395 --> 00:44:26,066 Looking for a superplex! 753 00:44:26,098 --> 00:44:27,267 Floating right over. 754 00:44:28,368 --> 00:44:30,537 Zayn in prone position. 755 00:44:31,504 --> 00:44:33,339 -[Graves] Here he comes, Vic. -Dragunov 756 00:44:34,857 --> 00:44:37,044 looking for the H… Oh, counter! 757 00:44:37,661 --> 00:44:39,813 [Graves] Sami got a boot up just in time. 758 00:44:39,846 --> 00:44:43,250 That was a matter of self-preservation for the Champion. 759 00:44:43,283 --> 00:44:44,567 [Joseph] You ain't lying, my friend. 760 00:44:46,169 --> 00:44:49,489 And now it's Sami Zayn. Target acquired. Helluva kick. 761 00:44:49,522 --> 00:44:52,109 No, nobody home. Sidestep by the challenger. 762 00:44:52,142 --> 00:44:53,827 Turning right back around. 763 00:44:53,861 --> 00:44:54,995 And look at the strength. 764 00:44:55,028 --> 00:44:57,998 How does he have this much strength, Dragunov, this late in the match? 765 00:44:58,031 --> 00:45:00,500 Floats over into the cover. And… 766 00:45:01,702 --> 00:45:05,172 another near fall. 767 00:45:05,205 --> 00:45:10,093 Let's take a look at this boot from Sami Zayn at the last possible second 768 00:45:10,127 --> 00:45:12,846 right in the grill of Ilja Dragunov, 769 00:45:12,879 --> 00:45:15,915 who was looking for the H-Bomb to finish this off, 770 00:45:15,949 --> 00:45:19,169 but Sami Zayn again refusing to relent. 771 00:45:19,703 --> 00:45:21,355 Here comes Ilja. 772 00:45:21,388 --> 00:45:24,141 -Caught with a kick by Zayn! -Charges back in with a big knee! 773 00:45:24,174 --> 00:45:25,392 -Fell into cover. -[referee] One! 774 00:45:25,424 --> 00:45:26,442 -Is this it? -Two! 775 00:45:27,243 --> 00:45:29,112 -[Graves] Oh my God. -[Joseph] I… 776 00:45:30,330 --> 00:45:33,901 I mean, I just looked up from the monitor. Did you see our referee Charles Robinson? 777 00:45:33,933 --> 00:45:35,769 He started rubbing his face and his hair 778 00:45:35,801 --> 00:45:39,473 'cause he's even in shock at the match we've been witnessing. 779 00:45:39,506 --> 00:45:41,241 And Charles Robinson, the best in the game, 780 00:45:41,275 --> 00:45:44,493 had the best bird's eye view possible right there, 781 00:45:44,528 --> 00:45:48,147 making sure Sami got his shoulder up before the count of three. 782 00:45:48,848 --> 00:45:52,152 But Dragunov showing no signs of slowing. 783 00:45:52,185 --> 00:45:53,654 And that's almost amazing at this point 784 00:45:53,687 --> 00:45:58,342 to keep up this pace to this point in the match-up for both of these guys, hats off. 785 00:45:59,026 --> 00:46:02,029 [Graves] Another chop did not connect… Whoa, whoa, whoa. Going up. 786 00:46:02,062 --> 00:46:03,363 Maybe went in for the blue thunder bomb. 787 00:46:03,397 --> 00:46:05,199 Countered. Ducking the clothesline. 788 00:46:05,232 --> 00:46:06,400 Dragunov going right through… 789 00:46:06,433 --> 00:46:10,737 Konstantin Special turning Sami Zayn inside out. 790 00:46:10,770 --> 00:46:12,940 And there again is that rage, 791 00:46:12,973 --> 00:46:16,326 and it's coming out of the body of the challenger. 792 00:46:16,359 --> 00:46:20,113 [Graves] The Mad Dragon looking to go scorched-earth! 793 00:46:20,147 --> 00:46:22,466 [Joseph] Torpedo Mo… [stutters] 794 00:46:23,366 --> 00:46:26,420 Zayn now pulling up a pro challenger. 795 00:46:26,453 --> 00:46:30,274 Blue thunder bomb. To retai… 796 00:46:35,596 --> 00:46:37,464 I don't even know what else to say. 797 00:46:37,497 --> 00:46:40,234 [Graves] Let's watch and enjoy again. 798 00:46:40,267 --> 00:46:42,853 A Helluva kick in mid-air. 799 00:46:42,886 --> 00:46:45,538 Followed immediately by a blue thunder bomb. 800 00:46:45,571 --> 00:46:47,307 And what does Dragunov do? 801 00:46:48,141 --> 00:46:50,410 This maniac kicks out. 802 00:46:50,444 --> 00:46:52,546 [Joseph] Sami Zany even thought this was over. 803 00:46:52,578 --> 00:46:54,464 He had his hand held high. 804 00:47:03,140 --> 00:47:07,144 [Graves] I think Dragunov's body might have just told him that's enough. 805 00:47:07,176 --> 00:47:09,129 Live to fight another day. 806 00:47:09,162 --> 00:47:11,131 [Joseph] First match back in over a year, 807 00:47:11,163 --> 00:47:16,720 and now Sami Zayn possibly looking for that Helluva kick. 808 00:47:16,752 --> 00:47:18,605 And now… What's he looking at? 809 00:47:20,357 --> 00:47:22,392 It's Solo Sikoa. 810 00:47:25,578 --> 00:47:28,131 What's Sikoa doing out here? Right now? 811 00:47:32,352 --> 00:47:36,373 Sami Zayn took his eye off the ball! And, oh, caught! Exploder! 812 00:47:39,042 --> 00:47:42,279 That's the prelude to the end. 813 00:47:42,312 --> 00:47:45,598 -The United States Champion lining it up! -Oh! 814 00:47:45,632 --> 00:47:48,769 [Joseph] Torpedo Moskau! Is that going to be it? 815 00:47:49,736 --> 00:47:53,106 Right back up, boom, with an H-Bomb! 816 00:47:53,140 --> 00:47:55,776 -Dragunov into the cover! -[referee] One, two, three! 817 00:47:55,808 --> 00:47:58,979 -And Dragunov dethrones Zayn. -[bell rings] 818 00:47:59,011 --> 00:48:00,547 ["Death Waltz" playing] 819 00:48:01,431 --> 00:48:03,966 -Wow! -[Nash] Here is your winner. 820 00:48:04,000 --> 00:48:09,223 And new United States Champion! 821 00:48:10,207 --> 00:48:14,661 Ilja Dragunov! 822 00:48:14,694 --> 00:48:17,848 [Joseph] I know I've said it, wow. 823 00:48:17,881 --> 00:48:18,882 But, Graves, 824 00:48:19,850 --> 00:48:22,435 what a match. 825 00:48:22,469 --> 00:48:24,221 [Graves] Vic, say it ten more times. 826 00:48:24,254 --> 00:48:25,906 Say it 20 more times. 827 00:48:25,939 --> 00:48:28,275 You'll get no disagreement from me. 828 00:48:28,308 --> 00:48:31,912 But Solo Sikoa played a hand in the outcome. 829 00:48:32,446 --> 00:48:36,116 Whether anyone wants to admit it or not, Sami took his eye off the ball, 830 00:48:36,149 --> 00:48:38,317 was able to recover here. 831 00:48:38,352 --> 00:48:41,522 But as Zayn looked to finish the job, boom, 832 00:48:41,555 --> 00:48:47,978 Torpedo Moskau followed immediately by a thunderous H-Bomb. 833 00:48:48,578 --> 00:48:50,830 And new! 834 00:48:50,864 --> 00:48:54,484 Ilja Dragunov said he has been starving for a year. 835 00:48:55,018 --> 00:48:58,055 Well, feast, Ilja, feast. 836 00:48:58,087 --> 00:49:03,810 Bones and all, the United States Title belongs to the Mad Dragon. 837 00:49:03,844 --> 00:49:09,266 [Joseph] After a year on the shelf due to a devastating right knee injury. 838 00:49:09,299 --> 00:49:14,020 How good must it feel for Ilja Dragunov 839 00:49:14,054 --> 00:49:19,759 to not only return to the WWE, not only return to SmackDown, 840 00:49:19,792 --> 00:49:22,980 but to finally wear a championship. 841 00:49:24,231 --> 00:49:26,232 [Graves] What a moment. 842 00:49:26,266 --> 00:49:29,685 And it has to be said, Sami Zayn, take a bow. 843 00:49:29,720 --> 00:49:34,107 A fighting champion was beaten by a better man tonight. 844 00:49:34,141 --> 00:49:36,627 -[Joseph] Whoa, whoa! -[Graves] Tama Tonga! 845 00:49:36,660 --> 00:49:40,029 -Oh, come on! Damn it! -The MFTs strike again! 846 00:49:40,948 --> 00:49:47,921 Talla Tonga, Tonga Loa, Tama Tonga, and JC Mateo have hit the ring again. 847 00:49:49,455 --> 00:49:51,308 This is a damn massacre. 848 00:49:52,408 --> 00:49:55,812 [Joseph] After that classic we just witnessed, 849 00:49:55,846 --> 00:49:59,933 coming out here and picking up the scraps. 850 00:49:59,966 --> 00:50:02,069 And there again we see Solo Sikoa. 851 00:50:02,102 --> 00:50:04,037 You like that? Huh? Huh? 852 00:50:04,071 --> 00:50:05,355 [Joseph] Calling the shots. 853 00:50:07,341 --> 00:50:10,109 [Graves] Solo let the MFTs off the chain. 854 00:50:10,143 --> 00:50:11,612 [Joseph] Hey, Fenix! 855 00:50:11,645 --> 00:50:13,596 [Graves] Fenix who was left laying earlier tonight. 856 00:50:13,629 --> 00:50:16,216 [Joseph] He's got a bone to pick with all these men, 857 00:50:16,250 --> 00:50:19,203 doing his best to fight. And Rey Fenix now! 858 00:50:20,103 --> 00:50:22,154 Adding… To the throat. 859 00:50:22,189 --> 00:50:25,241 [Graves] Oh no, oh no, it's a long way up. 860 00:50:29,263 --> 00:50:34,852 Talla Tonga with an epic choke slam to Rey Fenix. 861 00:50:35,484 --> 00:50:38,721 And the MFTs have been unleashed once again. 862 00:50:45,261 --> 00:50:47,881 [crowd booing] 863 00:50:51,417 --> 00:50:52,703 Did you all forget? 864 00:50:56,190 --> 00:50:58,357 I said, did you all forget? 865 00:51:01,028 --> 00:51:02,763 Let me remind you then. 866 00:51:05,265 --> 00:51:08,384 MFTs run SmackDown. 867 00:51:12,638 --> 00:51:16,926 They are going to give back everything that my family has lost, 868 00:51:16,960 --> 00:51:22,415 and I will make My Family Tree champions again. 869 00:51:36,245 --> 00:51:39,399 Seek and ye shall find. 870 00:51:41,033 --> 00:51:42,035 Knock 871 00:51:42,836 --> 00:51:44,837 and the door will be opened. 872 00:51:46,173 --> 00:51:49,209 But are you prepared for what's waiting on the other side? 873 00:51:50,460 --> 00:51:52,011 [Uncle Howdy cackles] 874 00:51:55,749 --> 00:51:57,834 [crowd cheering] 875 00:52:12,366 --> 00:52:16,703 -[Tama Tonga growling] -[JC Mateo] Come on. Come. 876 00:52:19,071 --> 00:52:20,457 [indistinct] 877 00:52:33,403 --> 00:52:36,839 Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. You're stepping up? 878 00:52:40,327 --> 00:52:43,730 [Joseph] Solo Sikoa issuing a warning. 879 00:52:44,964 --> 00:52:48,285 They're now backing off, the MFTs. 880 00:52:48,317 --> 00:52:51,205 [Graves] How about the warning that Bo Dallas just issued, Vic? 881 00:52:51,238 --> 00:52:53,906 What the hell is waiting on the other side? 882 00:52:58,562 --> 00:53:01,013 [Joseph] SmackDown is live tonight in San Jose, 883 00:53:01,048 --> 00:53:04,984 11,144, a capacity crowd on hand. 884 00:53:05,018 --> 00:53:08,955 Just like it was during our most recent international tour. 885 00:53:11,758 --> 00:53:14,995 [narrator] This past week, WWE was on an unforgettable international tour 886 00:53:15,028 --> 00:53:17,096 that started in Perth, Australia 887 00:53:17,129 --> 00:53:22,970 for a total combined three-day attendance in Perth of 40,503 fans. 888 00:53:23,002 --> 00:53:24,104 Wow. 889 00:53:25,638 --> 00:53:29,308 [narrator] Many WWE superstars also got to interact with the natural wildlife 890 00:53:29,343 --> 00:53:33,379 and explore the beautiful waters off the coast of Western Australia. 891 00:53:34,948 --> 00:53:37,183 Our time in Australia did not stop there 892 00:53:37,216 --> 00:53:40,404 as Melbourne was the next stop on the tour. 893 00:53:40,953 --> 00:53:42,522 I wanna say thank you to everyone here. 894 00:53:42,556 --> 00:53:44,924 You guys have been awesome these last few days. 895 00:53:44,957 --> 00:53:46,743 Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! 896 00:53:46,777 --> 00:53:48,328 [crowd] Oi, oi, oi! 897 00:53:48,362 --> 00:53:49,863 -[Rhea] Aussie! -[crowd] Oi! 898 00:53:49,897 --> 00:53:51,298 -[Rhea] Aussie! -[crowd] Oi! 899 00:53:52,299 --> 00:53:54,902 [narrator] And finally, we visited Tokyo, Japan 900 00:53:54,935 --> 00:53:59,455 with WWE's first live event in the land of the rising sun in over a year. 901 00:53:59,489 --> 00:54:01,308 Cero miedo! 902 00:54:01,341 --> 00:54:03,277 [narrator] We couldn't be more thankful 903 00:54:03,310 --> 00:54:06,279 to the entire WWE universe all around the world, 904 00:54:06,312 --> 00:54:08,615 and we can't wait to get back again soon. 905 00:54:08,649 --> 00:54:10,049 Arigato! 906 00:54:10,082 --> 00:54:12,653 [crowd cheers] 907 00:54:14,754 --> 00:54:20,594 [Taylor] The following is a Champion Versus Champion Match 908 00:54:21,094 --> 00:54:27,968 to determine the women's Crown Jewel Champion! 909 00:54:31,404 --> 00:54:35,042 [Cole] It's hard to believe Tiffany Stratton just four years ago 910 00:54:35,075 --> 00:54:37,544 made her first appearance in a wrestling ring. 911 00:54:37,578 --> 00:54:40,346 Not in WWE, an actual wrestling ring. 912 00:54:40,379 --> 00:54:43,984 For Stephanie Vaquer, she's only been in WWE for 15 months. 913 00:54:44,017 --> 00:54:48,254 And now these two are battling it out on the grand stage of Crown Jewel. 914 00:54:48,288 --> 00:54:51,892 [Barrett] Just shredding the knee ligaments of Tiffany Stratton. 915 00:54:56,696 --> 00:55:00,234 [Cole] Now on to the top rope looking for the Prettiest Moonsault, 916 00:55:00,267 --> 00:55:01,368 but nobody home. 917 00:55:02,603 --> 00:55:04,004 Stratton made a mistake. 918 00:55:04,037 --> 00:55:06,339 And there is that Corkscrew Splash! 919 00:55:06,957 --> 00:55:09,643 [crowd] One, two, three! 920 00:55:09,676 --> 00:55:13,480 [Cole] Stephanie Vaquer is your Crown Jewel Champion! 921 00:55:13,513 --> 00:55:20,120 As the WWE Women's World Champion, and now Crown Jewel Champion. 922 00:55:26,058 --> 00:55:29,462 Guys, I'm here with WWE Women's Champion, Tiffany Stratton. 923 00:55:29,495 --> 00:55:33,734 And, Tiffany, we saw you suffer a rare setback at Crown Jewel. 924 00:55:33,767 --> 00:55:38,305 So does that loss to Stephanie Vaquer affect how you move forward as champion? 925 00:55:38,337 --> 00:55:42,676 Cathy, I'm not going to pretend like I'm happy about losing, but no, 926 00:55:43,176 --> 00:55:46,663 Stephanie Vaquer is a great champion, and she took me to my limits. 927 00:55:46,696 --> 00:55:48,899 But I've been undefeated for the past year. 928 00:55:48,932 --> 00:55:50,933 So one loss does not define me. 929 00:55:51,484 --> 00:55:53,569 And I'm still the WWE Women's Champion, 930 00:55:53,604 --> 00:55:56,507 -so I'm focused on what is next. -Tiffy, Tiffy, Tiffy. 931 00:55:56,540 --> 00:56:00,676 That's inspiring at all, but at the end of the day, you still lost. 932 00:56:00,711 --> 00:56:02,946 So let me put this into words that you'll understand. 933 00:56:03,547 --> 00:56:06,082 That loss is precisely the reason why 934 00:56:06,116 --> 00:56:10,537 I offered my professional expertise to Stephanie, and not to you. 935 00:56:11,171 --> 00:56:12,923 I knew you didn't have what it took. 936 00:56:12,955 --> 00:56:17,794 I only represent premium talent like your United States Champion Giulia. 937 00:56:17,828 --> 00:56:22,199 She is the type of high-value investment that pays off every single time. 938 00:56:22,232 --> 00:56:26,854 Or maybe it's because you know that you don't have it. 939 00:56:26,886 --> 00:56:30,924 What's that saying again? Those who can do and those who can't… 940 00:56:31,707 --> 00:56:32,859 represent. 941 00:56:32,893 --> 00:56:35,194 I'm perfectly capable of getting the job done in the ring. 942 00:56:35,229 --> 00:56:38,281 Okay, then prove it. Face me in a match next week. 943 00:56:39,098 --> 00:56:41,051 -Gladly. -Bye. 944 00:56:41,902 --> 00:56:44,370 Tiffany Stratton continues to impress and improve 945 00:56:44,404 --> 00:56:45,739 each time we see her. 946 00:56:45,772 --> 00:56:47,957 But I want to take it back to what we just saw a few minutes ago 947 00:56:47,991 --> 00:56:52,162 between the MFTs and our WWE Tag Team Champions, The Wyatt Sicks. 948 00:56:52,196 --> 00:56:53,763 -There's a war brewing, Vic. -Yeah. 949 00:56:53,797 --> 00:56:55,598 -This is going to get ugly. -It certainly is. 950 00:56:55,632 --> 00:56:58,000 I don't really want to talk about it. I don't want to hear about it anymore. 951 00:56:58,035 --> 00:57:01,955 What I do want to hear and hear from is a pair of former Tag Team Champions, 952 00:57:01,989 --> 00:57:04,607 that being the Motor City Machine Guns. 953 00:57:05,926 --> 00:57:08,078 -Hey, happy anniversary. -Happy anniversary. 954 00:57:08,111 --> 00:57:11,964 Motor City Machine Guns one year anniversary in the WWE universe. 955 00:57:11,999 --> 00:57:15,484 Only took two weeks for us to win the WWE tag team titles. 956 00:57:15,519 --> 00:57:16,787 -That's right. -Two weeks. 957 00:57:16,819 --> 00:57:18,721 -Hey, you know what? We should celebrate. -We should. 958 00:57:18,754 --> 00:57:22,326 We should celebrate by winning the WWE tag team titles again. 959 00:57:22,359 --> 00:57:23,509 We can do that. 960 00:57:23,544 --> 00:57:27,714 [imitates Alex] Emotional moment. First anniversary with WWE. 961 00:57:27,748 --> 00:57:31,435 [laughs] The only thing I remember from these guys, how they started. 962 00:57:31,935 --> 00:57:33,437 They were like a Ferrari. 963 00:57:34,087 --> 00:57:38,158 But since then, you guys look more like my grandfather's lawn mower. 964 00:57:38,192 --> 00:57:40,243 -[imitates lawn mower] -[all laugh] 965 00:57:40,277 --> 00:57:41,578 Oh, my gosh. 966 00:57:41,611 --> 00:57:43,330 Oh, you're comedians too. I get it. 967 00:57:43,363 --> 00:57:46,917 Ferrari, a really fast car, lawn mower, not a car. 968 00:57:46,950 --> 00:57:49,036 Hey, since you're funny guys, I got a joke for you. 969 00:57:49,069 --> 00:57:51,221 Do you remember who we beat in that debut match? 970 00:57:51,254 --> 00:57:52,439 -Do you guys remember? -Wait, wait. 971 00:57:52,471 --> 00:57:54,341 [speaks in Spanish] 972 00:57:54,374 --> 00:57:56,026 You remember? No, no, never happened. 973 00:57:56,058 --> 00:57:58,779 -We remember. -Yeah, it was you guys. 974 00:57:58,812 --> 00:58:00,379 -It was you! -What do you think? 975 00:58:01,013 --> 00:58:02,582 How about we make it a yearly thing? 976 00:58:02,616 --> 00:58:05,819 And tonight, since it's the anniversary, we can beat you guys again. 977 00:58:05,853 --> 00:58:08,821 -Are you guys sure you want to do it? -Yeah. We're pretty sure. 978 00:58:08,856 --> 00:58:11,140 Wait, wait, wait for your gifts! 979 00:58:11,174 --> 00:58:13,093 Okay, we'll wait for our gifts. 980 00:58:13,125 --> 00:58:15,879 -We'll wait for it. -Sweetest day is coming up. No problem. 981 00:58:17,531 --> 00:58:20,100 ["Raise Your Fist" plays] 982 00:58:20,133 --> 00:58:23,403 [Joseph] Well, this is going to be high octane. 983 00:58:26,540 --> 00:58:27,774 ♪ Raise your fist ♪ 984 00:58:29,176 --> 00:58:30,176 ♪ Raise your fist ♪ 985 00:58:31,979 --> 00:58:33,062 ♪ Raise your fist ♪ 986 00:58:41,971 --> 00:58:44,508 ♪ Oh, let's go ♪ 987 00:58:50,147 --> 00:58:51,198 [bell rings] 988 00:58:51,231 --> 00:58:55,118 [Nash] The following tag team contest is scheduled for one fall. 989 00:58:55,152 --> 00:59:00,323 Introducing first, with a combined weight of 412 pounds, 990 00:59:00,823 --> 00:59:04,611 Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin! 991 00:59:05,379 --> 00:59:10,683 Motor City Machine Guns! 992 00:59:22,095 --> 00:59:24,047 [Graves] It's hard to believe it's already been a year 993 00:59:24,080 --> 00:59:27,801 since the Motor City Machine Guns debuted in WWE. 994 00:59:27,834 --> 00:59:32,154 As I christened them, your favorite tag team's favorite tag team. 995 00:59:32,189 --> 00:59:33,190 ["Redemption" plays] 996 00:59:33,223 --> 00:59:36,743 But a tall task ahead. Can they repeat history? 997 00:59:36,777 --> 00:59:39,645 [Joseph] This is quite a gift, not only for the Motor City Machine Guns, 998 00:59:39,680 --> 00:59:42,598 so to speak, but also the WWE universe. 999 00:59:44,033 --> 00:59:49,772 [Nash] And their opponents, representing Legado Del Fantasma, 1000 00:59:49,806 --> 00:59:53,993 with a combined weight of 425 pounds, 1001 00:59:54,845 --> 00:59:58,298 Angel, Berto! 1002 00:59:58,332 --> 01:00:01,685 Los Garza! 1003 01:00:01,718 --> 01:00:03,971 [Joseph] And, Graves, you are very well aware 1004 01:00:04,004 --> 01:00:08,274 of the headlines that these two men have made this summer in AAA. 1005 01:00:08,308 --> 01:00:11,727 [Graves] Impressive reign as AAA Tag Team Champions 1006 01:00:11,761 --> 01:00:13,779 for Angel and Berto, Los Garza. 1007 01:00:13,814 --> 01:00:17,750 They would love to parlay that success into more gold 1008 01:00:17,783 --> 01:00:19,886 here in WWE's tag team division. 1009 01:00:19,919 --> 01:00:22,772 You've got the Machine Guns, who truly revolutionized 1010 01:00:22,806 --> 01:00:25,174 the sport of tag team wrestling. 1011 01:00:25,209 --> 01:00:28,377 Then you've got Angel and Berto, who believe they are capable 1012 01:00:28,412 --> 01:00:31,598 of taking tag team wrestling to a whole new level, 1013 01:00:31,632 --> 01:00:34,100 building off the foundation of the Machine Guns. 1014 01:00:34,134 --> 01:00:35,886 This one is going to be memorable. 1015 01:00:38,138 --> 01:00:41,274 [Joseph] I'm sure Los Garza are looking for a little bit of a payback 1016 01:00:42,259 --> 01:00:43,894 -and from what happened last year… -Ring that bell! 1017 01:00:43,926 --> 01:00:46,363 …as we heard from Motor City Machine Guns earlier 1018 01:00:46,395 --> 01:00:48,682 celebrating that one year anniversary, so to speak. 1019 01:00:48,714 --> 01:00:51,484 And, look, Graves, you've been very familiar with the game 1020 01:00:51,518 --> 01:00:52,519 of Shelley and Sabin, 1021 01:00:52,553 --> 01:00:55,672 but it's right now Los Garza who is taking control. 1022 01:00:55,705 --> 01:00:57,558 [Graves] Alex Shelley used to sleep on my floor 1023 01:00:57,591 --> 01:00:59,977 back when we were on the Independence and he would come to Pittsburgh. 1024 01:01:00,009 --> 01:01:02,245 I mean, I've known these guys for years and years and years, 1025 01:01:02,279 --> 01:01:05,348 and they continue to improve, continue to evolve. 1026 01:01:05,381 --> 01:01:08,652 The problem with being your favorite tag team's favorite tag team 1027 01:01:08,685 --> 01:01:11,370 is the amount of tape that has been studied on you. 1028 01:01:11,404 --> 01:01:13,589 Everything the Guns do… Boom! 1029 01:01:13,624 --> 01:01:17,477 …has been studied by every tag team on the roster, I promise you this. 1030 01:01:17,511 --> 01:01:19,846 You got to show them something new, something different, 1031 01:01:19,879 --> 01:01:22,832 and figure out what that secret sauce is for the Guns to get back on top. 1032 01:01:22,866 --> 01:01:24,884 [Joseph] Well, we said this is going to be high octane, 1033 01:01:24,917 --> 01:01:27,136 not taking your foot off the gas. 1034 01:01:27,169 --> 01:01:29,990 Chris Sabin wiping out the opposition. 1035 01:01:30,022 --> 01:01:31,707 [Graves] Speaking of all gas, no brakes. 1036 01:01:31,741 --> 01:01:36,263 Jacob Fatu, Drew McIntyre still to come, number one contenders main event. 1037 01:01:36,980 --> 01:01:38,482 [Joseph] There's Chris Sabin who's legal. 1038 01:01:38,515 --> 01:01:41,084 And the referee right now, distracted for a moment. 1039 01:01:41,118 --> 01:01:42,669 And that opens the door. 1040 01:01:42,703 --> 01:01:46,022 Berto, who is able to hold on to Sabin, opens the door. 1041 01:01:46,640 --> 01:01:51,745 [Graves] That was situational awareness by Los Garza, who continue to improve. 1042 01:01:51,778 --> 01:01:55,464 Again, every time they step into the ring, they show their opponents a new look, 1043 01:01:55,499 --> 01:01:58,151 a new move, a new scheme of some sort. 1044 01:01:58,719 --> 01:02:00,504 [Joseph] And you have to think the success in AAA 1045 01:02:00,537 --> 01:02:03,272 has almost reignited their own inner belief in themselves. 1046 01:02:03,307 --> 01:02:04,591 [Graves] No doubt about it. 1047 01:02:04,625 --> 01:02:08,395 I think that may have been the best possible thing for Los Garza 1048 01:02:08,428 --> 01:02:09,962 in their careers recently. 1049 01:02:10,631 --> 01:02:13,734 A reminder of where they came from, what they're capable of 1050 01:02:13,767 --> 01:02:15,185 and what they want to do next. 1051 01:02:15,219 --> 01:02:17,169 But tag made, here comes Alex Shelley. 1052 01:02:17,203 --> 01:02:19,806 [Joseph] And Shelley had… Big block and answers quickly. 1053 01:02:19,839 --> 01:02:22,326 [Graves] This man is an absolute encyclopedia 1054 01:02:22,359 --> 01:02:23,944 of technical wrestling maneuvers. 1055 01:02:23,977 --> 01:02:25,745 [Joseph] You know, you broke down these two teams. 1056 01:02:25,779 --> 01:02:27,915 And really, though, how do you view the tag team division 1057 01:02:27,948 --> 01:02:29,348 here on the blue brand? 1058 01:02:29,383 --> 01:02:30,884 [Graves] I mean, if this is any indication, 1059 01:02:30,917 --> 01:02:34,904 it's extremely healthy and should be paid a lot of attention to. 1060 01:02:35,372 --> 01:02:37,707 -Los Garza and Machine Guns… -Super kick! 1061 01:02:37,741 --> 01:02:39,343 …looking to do their parts 1062 01:02:39,375 --> 01:02:42,111 to raise the stakes in the tag team division. 1063 01:02:42,145 --> 01:02:45,281 [Joseph] Which team's walking out with the W tonight? 1064 01:02:49,086 --> 01:02:50,988 Graves, Alex Shelley has not been the same 1065 01:02:51,020 --> 01:02:55,709 since he almost got his teeth knocked down his throat by a big knee from Angel. 1066 01:02:55,741 --> 01:02:58,245 As a matter of fact, let's go back and relive that moment. 1067 01:02:58,278 --> 01:03:00,263 Look at that… that impact. 1068 01:03:00,297 --> 01:03:02,582 Not to mention, Berto on the outside with a kick. 1069 01:03:02,616 --> 01:03:04,350 [Graves] You took the words right out of my mouth. 1070 01:03:04,384 --> 01:03:06,919 Let's not overlook the fact that Berto executed a kick 1071 01:03:06,953 --> 01:03:08,721 right to the base of Shelley's skull. 1072 01:03:09,373 --> 01:03:11,808 [Joseph] Well, Chris Sabin baiting him maybe, for a moment. 1073 01:03:11,841 --> 01:03:13,125 Turning around. 1074 01:03:13,160 --> 01:03:16,562 And here's where that expertise comes in. Two men who know each other so well. 1075 01:03:16,596 --> 01:03:17,647 Big neckbreaker. 1076 01:03:17,681 --> 01:03:20,350 And this could be that moment Alex Shelley has been looking for 1077 01:03:20,384 --> 01:03:22,486 to make his way, make a tag. 1078 01:03:22,519 --> 01:03:23,937 And Chris Sabin can check into the match. 1079 01:03:23,971 --> 01:03:27,006 [Graves] A rare moment of disorientation for Alex Shelley in the ring. 1080 01:03:27,040 --> 01:03:29,609 This is a man who always knows where he's at, at all times, 1081 01:03:29,643 --> 01:03:31,962 but obviously, his brains have been scrambled a little 1082 01:03:31,995 --> 01:03:33,696 -over the past several minutes. -[Joseph] Whoa! 1083 01:03:33,730 --> 01:03:35,499 [Graves] Chris Sabin desperately needs a tag. 1084 01:03:35,531 --> 01:03:36,799 Here he comes! 1085 01:03:36,832 --> 01:03:39,752 [Joseph] And on a night where we've seen two championships defended. 1086 01:03:39,785 --> 01:03:44,323 Big high cross-body from Chris Sabin, a man who's no stranger to championships. 1087 01:03:44,357 --> 01:03:48,495 Knows the Motor City Machine Guns, who won the titles within just a few weeks 1088 01:03:48,529 --> 01:03:52,698 of their debut nearly one year ago here on SmackDown. 1089 01:03:52,732 --> 01:03:54,585 -And look at… -[Graves] Backslide. 1090 01:03:54,618 --> 01:03:55,935 Shoulders down, rolling right through. 1091 01:03:55,969 --> 01:03:59,489 [Joseph] Chris Sabin now tying him right back up into a knot, crucifix-style. 1092 01:03:59,522 --> 01:04:01,274 Is it enough? And another near fall. 1093 01:04:02,009 --> 01:04:06,263 [Graves] Again, I cannot overstate the encyclopedic wrestling knowledge 1094 01:04:06,296 --> 01:04:08,381 of both Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley. 1095 01:04:08,415 --> 01:04:12,569 They can tie you up, they can stretch you, they can knock you out when they need to. 1096 01:04:12,602 --> 01:04:15,788 One of the reasons they're one of the greatest tag teams of the generation. 1097 01:04:15,821 --> 01:04:17,808 [Joseph] Both men who came up to me talking about this match, 1098 01:04:17,841 --> 01:04:20,894 so excited, not only for an opportunity here over the last year, 1099 01:04:20,928 --> 01:04:22,428 but everything going on in NXT. 1100 01:04:22,462 --> 01:04:24,964 The TNA X division title will be defended this Tuesday. 1101 01:04:24,998 --> 01:04:27,466 Leon Slater versus Stacks. 1102 01:04:27,500 --> 01:04:29,836 A title that Chris Sabin held more than anyone. 1103 01:04:29,870 --> 01:04:31,471 Big superkick from Sabin. Sabin got caught! 1104 01:04:31,504 --> 01:04:32,723 [Graves] Berto, Berto, Berto! 1105 01:04:32,756 --> 01:04:34,674 [Joseph] Oh, man. 1106 01:04:34,707 --> 01:04:36,109 Power on display! 1107 01:04:36,143 --> 01:04:38,127 Sit-down style powerbomb. 1108 01:04:38,160 --> 01:04:40,913 And, no, not quite enough. 1109 01:04:40,948 --> 01:04:43,700 But that was also in a very hard part of the ring. 1110 01:04:43,734 --> 01:04:46,620 Chris Sabin just bounced right off the mat. 1111 01:04:46,653 --> 01:04:48,805 [Graves] Great display of power by Berto. 1112 01:04:49,772 --> 01:04:52,509 Executing the sit-out powerbomb as a counter. 1113 01:04:52,542 --> 01:04:55,145 Tag made. Here comes Angel once again. 1114 01:04:55,178 --> 01:04:59,332 [Joseph] And you know Los Garza would love to ruin this one year celebration, 1115 01:04:59,366 --> 01:05:03,604 this incredible first year here in the WWE for the Motor City Machine Guns. 1116 01:05:03,636 --> 01:05:04,988 Turning right around. Uh-oh! 1117 01:05:05,022 --> 01:05:07,223 [Graves] Modified gory special here by Angel. 1118 01:05:07,941 --> 01:05:09,776 Sabin in a world of trouble. 1119 01:05:09,810 --> 01:05:11,377 [Joseph] Making the tag. 1120 01:05:11,410 --> 01:05:15,899 And now take a look at this textbook tag team wrestling. 1121 01:05:15,933 --> 01:05:18,368 -[Graves] Incredible. -[Joseph] Into the cover. 1122 01:05:18,402 --> 01:05:22,906 [Joseph] And, oh, at the last moment, Shelley just able to break this up. 1123 01:05:22,939 --> 01:05:24,491 Great job by our officials. 1124 01:05:24,524 --> 01:05:30,129 And take another look at this high-impact offense, innovative style. 1125 01:05:30,763 --> 01:05:35,535 Wasn't able to get it done. Again, we are live tonight for SmackDown. 1126 01:05:35,569 --> 01:05:40,941 San Jose, California, 11,144 capacity crowd on hand, 1127 01:05:40,973 --> 01:05:42,241 as Alex Shelley… 1128 01:05:42,276 --> 01:05:45,011 Oh, baseball slide going right over, charging right back in, 1129 01:05:45,044 --> 01:05:46,495 got caught for a moment. 1130 01:05:46,529 --> 01:05:49,399 And that's a unique position to be in. 1131 01:05:49,433 --> 01:05:51,417 [Graves] Superkick under the chin of Shelley, 1132 01:05:51,451 --> 01:05:53,886 but Sabin right there with a kick for Angel. 1133 01:05:53,921 --> 01:05:55,339 Berto drops Sabin. 1134 01:05:55,372 --> 01:05:58,292 -Here comes Berto! -[Joseph] Uh-oh. Uh-oh. Uh-oh! 1135 01:05:58,325 --> 01:05:59,676 Looking to fly! 1136 01:06:00,359 --> 01:06:03,696 Wiping out the Motor City Machine Guns. 1137 01:06:04,564 --> 01:06:08,000 And Los Garza are rolling right now, Graves, rolling. 1138 01:06:08,035 --> 01:06:11,971 [Graves] Los Garza came to play tonight, no doubt about it. 1139 01:06:12,004 --> 01:06:14,473 They understand the opportunity at hand 1140 01:06:14,508 --> 01:06:18,477 picking up a W over a decorated tag team like the Motor City Machine Guns. 1141 01:06:18,511 --> 01:06:21,497 [Joseph] It all started when Los Garzas were interrupting their opponents-- 1142 01:06:21,531 --> 01:06:22,850 [Graves] "Los Garza", Vic. 1143 01:06:22,883 --> 01:06:24,785 -[Joseph] Los Garza. Sorry. -[Graves] "Los Garza." 1144 01:06:24,817 --> 01:06:27,169 -Plural. Same last name. -It means both of them are in the ring. 1145 01:06:27,203 --> 01:06:30,240 [Joseph] Big boot, though, by Sabin. Shelley, though, on the outside. 1146 01:06:30,973 --> 01:06:33,627 Referee, right now. I mean, this is almost… The official right now… 1147 01:06:33,660 --> 01:06:35,328 I don't know how he's keeping up with all the action, 1148 01:06:35,361 --> 01:06:36,562 but I believe a tag was made, 1149 01:06:36,596 --> 01:06:38,564 and I believe Alex Shelley is a legal superstar. 1150 01:06:38,598 --> 01:06:40,082 [Graves] Looking for Skull and Bones. 1151 01:06:40,116 --> 01:06:42,134 This could do it for the Machine Guns. 1152 01:06:43,337 --> 01:06:44,587 There it is! 1153 01:06:44,620 --> 01:06:47,290 -[Joseph] Skull and Bones connects. -[crowd] One, two, three! 1154 01:06:47,323 --> 01:06:51,144 And the Motor City Machine Guns will be celebrating tonight. 1155 01:06:51,178 --> 01:06:52,613 ["Raise Your Fist" plays] 1156 01:06:52,645 --> 01:06:58,752 [Nash] Here are your winners, Motor City Machine Guns! 1157 01:06:58,785 --> 01:07:04,825 [Joseph] What a way to celebrate for this duo here on SmackDown. 1158 01:07:04,857 --> 01:07:11,181 [Graves] From the top rope, Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin, Skull and Bones. 1159 01:07:12,381 --> 01:07:15,319 One of many reasons why they are regarded 1160 01:07:15,352 --> 01:07:18,971 as the greatest tag team of the generation by their peers. 1161 01:07:19,790 --> 01:07:22,459 Two pioneers, who continue to raise the bar 1162 01:07:22,491 --> 01:07:23,843 in the tag team division. 1163 01:07:28,665 --> 01:07:31,185 Yeah. Well, all right, okay, look. 1164 01:07:31,218 --> 01:07:33,569 Motor City, they've just built some momentum. 1165 01:07:33,604 --> 01:07:37,107 The MFTs and The Wyatts are now on a flat out freaking war. 1166 01:07:37,140 --> 01:07:39,142 Like… like, bro, we gotta to do something. 1167 01:07:39,176 --> 01:07:40,794 All right, let's go punch someone in the face. 1168 01:07:40,827 --> 01:07:42,879 Let's skip the cue. Let's make an impact. 1169 01:07:42,913 --> 01:07:44,247 Or… Listen. 1170 01:07:44,281 --> 01:07:47,033 Or we wait patiently, find the right spot 1171 01:07:47,067 --> 01:07:49,303 and then maybe take the titles with us, you know what I mean? 1172 01:07:49,336 --> 01:07:51,270 -I don't know about that. -[DIY laughing] 1173 01:07:52,839 --> 01:07:55,209 These two goofs scheming about titles. 1174 01:07:55,241 --> 01:07:58,028 News flash, boys, ain't gonna happen for you. 1175 01:07:58,694 --> 01:07:59,763 Did you guys miss us? 1176 01:07:59,796 --> 01:08:02,982 I mean, I could tell by your face, you definitely missed us. 1177 01:08:03,482 --> 01:08:06,703 And you want to know where we've been the last two months? 1178 01:08:06,736 --> 01:08:09,156 We've been staying out of the way 1179 01:08:09,189 --> 01:08:13,544 so that The Street Profits could no longer point fingers at DIY. 1180 01:08:13,577 --> 01:08:15,578 And you know what they did while we were gone? 1181 01:08:15,611 --> 01:08:19,349 They showed the world that they are who we thought they were! 1182 01:08:19,383 --> 01:08:20,684 Choke artists. [imitates choking] 1183 01:08:20,716 --> 01:08:23,237 Matter of fact, nothing's changed around here. 1184 01:08:23,269 --> 01:08:24,837 You two are still delusional. 1185 01:08:24,871 --> 01:08:27,040 The Garzas are still a couple of losers, 1186 01:08:27,073 --> 01:08:28,841 and The Wyatt Sicks are still running around 1187 01:08:28,876 --> 01:08:31,678 like it's Halloween every damn day of the week. 1188 01:08:31,711 --> 01:08:33,447 -That's two weeks from today. -It's disgusting! 1189 01:08:33,479 --> 01:08:36,082 Matter of fact, weren't you guys just talking about earlier 1190 01:08:36,116 --> 01:08:38,352 how Quill wants a stupid mask for Halloween? 1191 01:08:38,385 --> 01:08:40,086 Where are we going to find a stupid mask? 1192 01:08:41,037 --> 01:08:43,407 -He has a stupid mask. -[chuckles] That is a stupid mask. 1193 01:08:43,439 --> 01:08:45,392 -Hey! -Whoa. Calm down. 1194 01:08:45,425 --> 01:08:46,792 [speaks in Spanish] 1195 01:08:46,827 --> 01:08:49,078 [in English] If you want to keep disrespecting me like that, 1196 01:08:49,112 --> 01:08:52,749 why don't you try to inside that ring, anytime you want, 1197 01:08:52,782 --> 01:08:54,785 and then you'll see who's behind this mask. 1198 01:08:54,818 --> 01:08:55,986 [speaks in Spanish] 1199 01:08:56,019 --> 01:08:58,354 -Definitely was talking about you. -What was he saying? 1200 01:08:59,939 --> 01:09:02,192 -That guy's probably ugly, right? Yeah. -Yeah. 1201 01:09:02,225 --> 01:09:03,527 -Stupid mask. -Fugly. 1202 01:09:05,429 --> 01:09:08,130 [Joseph] Tensions rising in our tag team division. 1203 01:09:08,165 --> 01:09:11,868 [Graves] Oh, baby. Bay Area, stand up! 1204 01:09:11,902 --> 01:09:13,836 ["Samoan Destroyer" plays] 1205 01:09:22,862 --> 01:09:23,996 [bell rings] 1206 01:09:24,031 --> 01:09:26,666 [Nash] The following contest is scheduled for one fall 1207 01:09:26,700 --> 01:09:30,019 and is to determine the number one contender 1208 01:09:30,053 --> 01:09:33,189 for the undisputed WWE-- 1209 01:09:33,223 --> 01:09:34,441 [crew member] What happened? 1210 01:09:34,474 --> 01:09:35,576 [Joseph] What the hell? 1211 01:09:35,608 --> 01:09:37,376 [shouting, clamoring] 1212 01:09:37,411 --> 01:09:38,545 [Joseph] Oh, my God, Corey. 1213 01:09:38,578 --> 01:09:40,913 [screams] 1214 01:09:43,884 --> 01:09:45,219 ["Gallantry" plays] 1215 01:09:46,569 --> 01:09:48,371 [Joseph] I mean, what could be going through the mind 1216 01:09:48,404 --> 01:09:49,907 of our general manager right now? 1217 01:09:49,939 --> 01:09:53,093 [Graves] I don't know. Were those Fatu's teeth on the ground? 1218 01:09:53,126 --> 01:09:54,711 [Joseph] I don't want to speculate. 1219 01:09:58,465 --> 01:09:59,833 But, Graves… 1220 01:10:01,251 --> 01:10:06,740 there is the man that obviously has a big smile on his face, as you can see. 1221 01:10:06,773 --> 01:10:08,592 He was set to face… 1222 01:10:11,010 --> 01:10:12,212 Jacob Fatu. 1223 01:10:12,713 --> 01:10:16,282 [Graves] Well, McIntyre understandably grinning from ear to ear. 1224 01:10:16,316 --> 01:10:19,952 As I would imagine, the matchup's not going to take place. 1225 01:10:19,987 --> 01:10:23,307 Does that put McIntyre directly in the number one contenders spot? 1226 01:10:24,258 --> 01:10:26,210 All this certainly has a big decision to make. 1227 01:10:26,242 --> 01:10:28,962 [Joseph] As I said, there's got to be a lot going through his mind. 1228 01:10:32,382 --> 01:10:37,788 [stammers] Very rarely is myself and Corey Graves at a loss for words 1229 01:10:37,821 --> 01:10:39,806 as we sit here ringside. 1230 01:10:39,840 --> 01:10:43,510 Again, live, San Jose for SmackDown. 1231 01:10:47,981 --> 01:10:49,650 Main event was set for… 1232 01:10:49,683 --> 01:10:53,920 Oh, well, apparently Drew McIntyre would like to address the WWE universe. 1233 01:10:59,393 --> 01:11:00,394 [music fades] 1234 01:11:00,427 --> 01:11:02,446 San Jose. 1235 01:11:02,478 --> 01:11:04,581 [crowd boos] 1236 01:11:07,384 --> 01:11:11,154 It appears your boy, bleeding gums Fatu, 1237 01:11:11,989 --> 01:11:14,842 is no brakes… [laughs] 1238 01:11:17,711 --> 01:11:20,080 All gas, no brakes! 1239 01:11:20,112 --> 01:11:25,184 The referee, do me a favor and raise the hand 1240 01:11:25,219 --> 01:11:28,222 of the new number one contender. 1241 01:11:28,255 --> 01:11:30,257 [crowd boos] 1242 01:11:35,946 --> 01:11:39,282 [Nick] Hold… Hold on a second, hold on a second, Drew. 1243 01:11:39,933 --> 01:11:41,134 Don't you say another word. 1244 01:11:43,737 --> 01:11:46,023 Now I don't know what just happened back there, 1245 01:11:46,056 --> 01:11:48,692 but I know that it's bad, really bad. 1246 01:11:48,724 --> 01:11:51,411 But I promise you this, I swear to God, 1247 01:11:51,445 --> 01:11:54,464 if I find out that you had anything to do with this-- 1248 01:11:54,498 --> 01:11:59,952 Nick, I'm going to cut you off right now. I had absolutely nothing to do with that. 1249 01:12:02,755 --> 01:12:05,843 I'm always jumping through hoops to get what's mine. 1250 01:12:05,876 --> 01:12:11,365 You've known me for 20 years, man. Don't be like the rest of them back there. 1251 01:12:11,398 --> 01:12:14,201 Please tell me you're not working for corporate Cody. 1252 01:12:14,233 --> 01:12:18,038 Do the right thing and name me the number one contender. 1253 01:12:18,071 --> 01:12:20,773 Give me the match right now. 1254 01:12:22,442 --> 01:12:24,661 [crowd boos] 1255 01:12:26,580 --> 01:12:29,132 [Cody] Enough, enough! 1256 01:12:32,135 --> 01:12:34,538 This is not… We're done with all this. 1257 01:12:34,571 --> 01:12:35,572 Absolutely. 1258 01:12:35,606 --> 01:12:37,541 You know what you did. 1259 01:12:37,574 --> 01:12:42,663 And you think this entire group of people want to sit here and watch you talk? 1260 01:12:42,696 --> 01:12:45,849 They wanted a number one contender match. 1261 01:12:47,751 --> 01:12:48,969 Oh, man. 1262 01:12:49,001 --> 01:12:52,656 Oh, I think we should, I think we should, right? 1263 01:12:52,688 --> 01:12:54,974 I think we should give them something right now! 1264 01:12:55,008 --> 01:12:56,809 [crowd cheers] 1265 01:12:56,844 --> 01:12:59,847 You want your title match, Drew McIntyre? 1266 01:12:59,880 --> 01:13:02,900 Let's do it right here, right now. 1267 01:13:02,933 --> 01:13:05,285 -Come and get it. Come and get it! -[crowd cheers] 1268 01:13:05,318 --> 01:13:07,955 -[Graves] Oh, my… Oh my God. -[Joseph] What the hell? 1269 01:13:07,987 --> 01:13:09,489 [Joseph] Cody and McIntyre! 1270 01:13:09,523 --> 01:13:10,724 They're starting to meet. 1271 01:13:10,757 --> 01:13:13,010 The fight is on. Graves, the fight is on! 1272 01:13:13,043 --> 01:13:15,629 [Graves] The American Nightmare, The Scottish Warrior! 1273 01:13:15,661 --> 01:13:18,831 -It is kicking off here. -[Joseph] This is chaos. 1274 01:13:23,387 --> 01:13:25,722 [Graves] We unfortunately have no answers 1275 01:13:25,755 --> 01:13:27,590 compared to when we just left you a moment ago. 1276 01:13:27,624 --> 01:13:29,943 [Joseph] We're still trying to figure out what the hell is going on, 1277 01:13:29,977 --> 01:13:33,280 but what we do know is Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre 1278 01:13:33,313 --> 01:13:38,885 have been beating each other all over the SAP Center, all over San Jose. 1279 01:13:38,919 --> 01:13:42,456 Finally they're back in the damn ring, and the referee's looking at the champion. 1280 01:13:42,489 --> 01:13:46,026 The champion said ring the damn bell and we got ourselves a match. 1281 01:13:46,059 --> 01:13:47,961 We got ourselves a clash! 1282 01:13:47,995 --> 01:13:49,730 And it's McIntyre, it's Rhodes! 1283 01:13:49,763 --> 01:13:53,032 And Rhodes just got tossed all the way across the ring. 1284 01:13:55,068 --> 01:13:57,987 [Graves] This is an absolutely insane turn of events. 1285 01:13:58,522 --> 01:13:59,790 [Joseph] Well, you can say that again. 1286 01:13:59,822 --> 01:14:02,175 It's been a chaotic night all the way from the start. 1287 01:14:02,209 --> 01:14:05,144 I still wonder what the hell happened to Jacob Fatu. 1288 01:14:05,179 --> 01:14:06,179 You mentioned it. 1289 01:14:06,213 --> 01:14:09,366 Were teeth lying all over the back? Was it laying on the concrete? 1290 01:14:09,398 --> 01:14:13,036 I don't know, but what I do know is Cody Rhodes was not going to let 1291 01:14:13,070 --> 01:14:17,057 a main event slip away from everyone here and everyone watching at home. 1292 01:14:17,907 --> 01:14:20,510 That's what separates Cody from everyone else. 1293 01:14:20,544 --> 01:14:22,094 [Graves] Cody's intentions may have been honorable. 1294 01:14:22,129 --> 01:14:23,964 [Joseph] Get him. Bam! Cody's right back on top. 1295 01:14:23,996 --> 01:14:27,267 [Graves] Rhodes has been guilty of thinking with his heart too frequently. 1296 01:14:27,300 --> 01:14:30,571 This could be one of those instances. Cody's gonna take his eye out. 1297 01:14:30,603 --> 01:14:34,407 [Joseph] We saw Drew McIntyre smiling when he came trotting out here. 1298 01:14:34,441 --> 01:14:38,478 Telling the official, "Declare me the number one contender." 1299 01:14:39,196 --> 01:14:43,217 He wasn't smiling for a moment, but that's just how dangerous Drew McIntyre is, 1300 01:14:43,250 --> 01:14:48,005 just how dangerous, just how quick he can turn things around, just like that. 1301 01:14:51,208 --> 01:14:55,045 [Graves] McIntyre now stalking the WWE Champion. 1302 01:14:59,099 --> 01:15:00,751 -This personal… -[Joseph stammers] 1303 01:15:00,784 --> 01:15:04,670 Corey, how personal is it for Drew McIntyre to be champion? 1304 01:15:05,172 --> 01:15:08,892 [Graves] It's exceeded the lines of obsession for McIntyre. 1305 01:15:08,925 --> 01:15:12,079 But Cody Rhodes, now, looking for his pound of flesh. 1306 01:15:12,713 --> 01:15:16,366 [Joseph] Both men have a deep burning desire to be the best. 1307 01:15:17,367 --> 01:15:18,669 Cody taking it to Drew. 1308 01:15:18,702 --> 01:15:21,588 And I know we talked about it, Cody's not even dressed to compete. 1309 01:15:23,307 --> 01:15:25,291 Cody is in what he arrived in, in that suit. 1310 01:15:25,325 --> 01:15:26,410 -Cover here! -Hook of the leg. 1311 01:15:26,443 --> 01:15:28,278 And a kickout, left shoulder coming off the mat. 1312 01:15:28,312 --> 01:15:29,897 [Graves] We still haven't got clarification, 1313 01:15:29,929 --> 01:15:32,215 but Cody mentioned a championship match. 1314 01:15:32,249 --> 01:15:33,817 You want it? Here it is. 1315 01:15:33,851 --> 01:15:36,019 [Joseph] Didn't hear anything from our general manager. 1316 01:15:36,053 --> 01:15:37,054 I don't know. 1317 01:15:37,087 --> 01:15:40,072 [Graves stammers] Brian, have you heard anything, any updates? 1318 01:15:40,107 --> 01:15:42,559 What are the rules? I don't know. This has been madness. 1319 01:15:42,593 --> 01:15:43,760 This has been chaos. 1320 01:15:44,378 --> 01:15:47,865 And Cody Rhodes, a fighting champion, looking to defend his kingdom, 1321 01:15:47,898 --> 01:15:49,132 which is SmackDown. 1322 01:15:49,166 --> 01:15:50,851 When it comes to the title, these two, of course, 1323 01:15:50,884 --> 01:15:54,004 were the main event of the first premium live event to stream on ESPN. 1324 01:15:54,036 --> 01:15:55,222 It was WrestlePalooza. 1325 01:15:55,255 --> 01:15:58,192 McIntyre on that night was very close to becoming champion. 1326 01:15:58,224 --> 01:16:01,094 -Future Shock DDT just dropped the champ! -[Graves] Oh, my God. 1327 01:16:01,128 --> 01:16:02,663 [Joseph] Into the cover is McIntyre! 1328 01:16:02,696 --> 01:16:05,232 And, oh, that left shoulder just off the mat. 1329 01:16:06,416 --> 01:16:08,135 McIntyre, what's going through his mind? 1330 01:16:08,168 --> 01:16:10,103 Same thing for the champion. Feel this. 1331 01:16:10,603 --> 01:16:11,688 Bam! 1332 01:16:11,722 --> 01:16:15,692 [Graves] Future Shock taking out The American Nightmare. 1333 01:16:15,726 --> 01:16:21,380 QB1 is flat on his back right now, and The Scottish Warrior can smell blood. 1334 01:16:21,415 --> 01:16:24,601 [Joseph] There was something you said during the commercial break. 1335 01:16:24,635 --> 01:16:27,971 Cody's got to get the bad taste of Crown Jewel out of his mouth. 1336 01:16:28,005 --> 01:16:30,891 Maybe that's what he's thinking right now, but it also… 1337 01:16:30,924 --> 01:16:34,443 it could be a huge mistake made by Cody Rhodes. 1338 01:16:34,478 --> 01:16:35,762 [Graves] It absolutely could be. 1339 01:16:35,795 --> 01:16:38,115 I mentioned Cody's been guilty of thinking with his heart 1340 01:16:38,148 --> 01:16:40,217 on more than one occasion throughout his career. 1341 01:16:40,250 --> 01:16:44,388 Yes, Cody's passionate, but sometimes that passion outweighs his intellect. 1342 01:16:45,539 --> 01:16:47,257 [Joseph] And Drew McIntyre now. 1343 01:16:47,925 --> 01:16:53,213 Oh, slowly, methodically breaking down 1344 01:16:53,246 --> 01:16:57,067 and beating down The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes. 1345 01:16:57,099 --> 01:16:59,519 And now he's cranking up the intensity right there in the corner. 1346 01:16:59,553 --> 01:17:01,221 Cody just trying to get his hands up to fight, 1347 01:17:01,255 --> 01:17:03,357 and Drew McIntyre listening to the official. 1348 01:17:04,124 --> 01:17:08,245 But I would be afraid of the official to step in between Drew McIntyre 1349 01:17:08,277 --> 01:17:11,031 and anything the way McIntyre has been operating. 1350 01:17:11,063 --> 01:17:13,083 [Graves] Well, Ryan Tran showing a little bit of leeway, 1351 01:17:13,116 --> 01:17:16,135 understanding that emotions are extremely high right now. 1352 01:17:16,169 --> 01:17:20,674 There's been a chaotic ending to the evening here at SmackDown. 1353 01:17:20,706 --> 01:17:23,710 We were expecting Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu. 1354 01:17:23,744 --> 01:17:25,746 Fatu is attacked backstage. 1355 01:17:25,779 --> 01:17:28,732 His teeth are falling out of his head, and now here we are! 1356 01:17:28,764 --> 01:17:31,652 The American Nightmare and The Scottish Warrior 1357 01:17:31,684 --> 01:17:33,554 trading heavy artillery. 1358 01:17:33,587 --> 01:17:35,172 [Joseph] Referee checking on Cody Rhodes. 1359 01:17:35,205 --> 01:17:41,361 And in this moment right now, Drew McIntyre, like a shark in water, 1360 01:17:41,394 --> 01:17:43,530 can be smelling the blood right now. 1361 01:17:43,563 --> 01:17:45,949 Looking to put an end to Cody Rhodes. 1362 01:17:45,983 --> 01:17:47,351 Rhodes, though, with a counter. 1363 01:17:47,384 --> 01:17:51,355 Turning around. Bam, right to the jaw, rocking McIntyre. 1364 01:17:52,089 --> 01:17:54,724 And Rhodes now. Cody Cutter! 1365 01:17:54,758 --> 01:17:56,876 [crowd cheering] 1366 01:17:56,910 --> 01:17:58,245 Cody fired up! 1367 01:17:59,161 --> 01:18:03,617 Over 11,000 here in San Jose fired up. 1368 01:18:03,650 --> 01:18:05,885 [Graves] McIntyre looking for respite here on the outside. 1369 01:18:05,919 --> 01:18:10,290 Steer clear, Vic. Here comes The American Nightmare! 1370 01:18:10,324 --> 01:18:11,407 Oh! 1371 01:18:11,441 --> 01:18:15,779 [Joseph] McIntyre putting a stop to Cody Rhodes in that moment. 1372 01:18:18,098 --> 01:18:23,286 [Graves] McIntyre has enough power to turn your lights out with one clean shot. 1373 01:18:23,320 --> 01:18:26,306 [Joseph] And Cody, right now, may be running on fumes alone. 1374 01:18:28,442 --> 01:18:31,161 [Graves] I'm worried for Mark Nash. Just get the hell out of the way. 1375 01:18:31,661 --> 01:18:32,746 Oh! 1376 01:18:33,280 --> 01:18:35,831 [bell rings] 1377 01:18:37,534 --> 01:18:39,586 [Joseph] Well, Cody just dropped Drew. 1378 01:18:42,422 --> 01:18:46,610 Rhodes, understandably feeling desperate, but he's pissed off. 1379 01:18:48,327 --> 01:18:49,630 And Cody… 1380 01:18:53,267 --> 01:18:54,518 Did you see his eyes? 1381 01:18:54,550 --> 01:18:56,169 Corey, you've know him a lot longer than I have. 1382 01:18:56,202 --> 01:18:59,973 Did you see that man's eyes? Who the hell… Jesus! 1383 01:19:00,474 --> 01:19:02,025 Cody, what are you doing? 1384 01:19:03,026 --> 01:19:04,545 Corey, get the hell out of the way. 1385 01:19:04,577 --> 01:19:07,214 Don't try to talk any sense into him. Do you see the man? 1386 01:19:07,246 --> 01:19:08,248 -Oh, Drew! -[Graves] Oh, God! 1387 01:19:08,282 --> 01:19:10,200 [Joseph] Drew, Drew, Drew! Right to the eyes. 1388 01:19:14,071 --> 01:19:15,889 [Graves] The bell rang. This thing's been thrown out. 1389 01:19:15,923 --> 01:19:17,441 Send some security out here. 1390 01:19:17,474 --> 01:19:18,892 Some more officials. 1391 01:19:18,925 --> 01:19:21,260 McIntyre is going to destroy Rhodes! 1392 01:19:21,295 --> 01:19:23,530 [Joseph] Cody trying his best right now. You're right, Corey. 1393 01:19:23,563 --> 01:19:25,365 We need everybody out here. 1394 01:19:25,398 --> 01:19:27,867 Nick Aldis, though, is probably checking on Jacob Fatu. 1395 01:19:37,227 --> 01:19:41,415 You know what Cody is setting up. Cody looking for Cross Rhodes. 1396 01:19:44,434 --> 01:19:45,902 All right, finally. 1397 01:19:50,257 --> 01:19:53,160 Finally, Corey, a little bit of sense of order. 1398 01:19:53,894 --> 01:19:55,329 Security. 1399 01:19:56,045 --> 01:19:57,865 Nick Aldis, our general manager. 1400 01:20:00,800 --> 01:20:04,521 [Graves] Nick Aldis saying it's over. Cody saying hell no. 1401 01:20:04,554 --> 01:20:07,307 [Joseph] It ain't over until the champion says so! 1402 01:20:13,864 --> 01:20:16,215 Drew, again, dropped by Rhodes. 1403 01:20:16,250 --> 01:20:18,184 [Aldis] It's over. Relax. 1404 01:20:20,786 --> 01:20:23,991 The American Nightmare hold the high ground. 1405 01:20:24,023 --> 01:20:25,858 Cody Rhodes wants more. 1406 01:20:27,094 --> 01:20:30,246 [crowd chanting] Cody, Cody, Cody! 1407 01:20:30,280 --> 01:20:32,965 [Joseph] This score is far from settled. 1408 01:20:33,000 --> 01:20:34,835 Listen to this place. 1409 01:20:34,867 --> 01:20:36,003 ["Kingdom" plays] 1410 01:20:36,036 --> 01:20:37,871 [crowd cheers] 1411 01:20:40,724 --> 01:20:43,911 Cody Rhodes didn't back down one inch. 1412 01:20:43,943 --> 01:20:46,864 He brought the fight right to Drew McIntyre. 1413 01:20:49,233 --> 01:20:52,870 And you can see the eyes of McIntyre. 1414 01:20:54,036 --> 01:20:56,490 But if Drew has championship dreams, 1415 01:20:56,523 --> 01:21:00,794 he's gonna have to overcome an American Nightmare. 1416 01:21:01,712 --> 01:21:04,764 ♪ Crowd is here about to blow ♪ 1417 01:21:04,798 --> 01:21:06,782 ♪ Waitin' for me to start the show… ♪ tmare.