1 00:00:07,673 --> 00:00:08,725 [Triple H] Then. 2 00:00:14,548 --> 00:00:15,549 Now. 3 00:00:23,689 --> 00:00:24,691 Forever. 4 00:00:31,447 --> 00:00:32,616 Together. 5 00:00:37,404 --> 00:00:40,274 [Cole] Tonight, WWE is at the Delta Center, 6 00:00:40,306 --> 00:00:42,675 the start of two straight nights of action. 7 00:00:42,708 --> 00:00:45,195 It's Friday Night SmackDown. 8 00:00:47,281 --> 00:00:50,733 The number one contender for the Undisputed WWE Championship, 9 00:00:50,766 --> 00:00:54,922 Drew McIntyre is here on the eve of Saturday Night's Main Event 10 00:00:54,955 --> 00:00:57,774 when he meets this man for the title. 11 00:00:57,808 --> 00:01:00,961 The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes. 12 00:01:00,994 --> 00:01:05,414 They're face-to-face to sign the contract for their matchup here live tonight. 13 00:01:06,683 --> 00:01:09,720 ♪ Let 'em know we on the way Counting zeros every day ♪ 14 00:01:09,753 --> 00:01:12,005 The Irresistible Force Nia Jax. 15 00:01:12,039 --> 00:01:16,042 Of course, dressed for Halloween and carrying a Cincinnati jersey, 16 00:01:16,076 --> 00:01:17,895 looking to renew an old rivalry 17 00:01:17,928 --> 00:01:21,648 with one half of the Women's Tag Team Champions. 18 00:01:22,449 --> 00:01:27,371 Alexa Bliss is in the house with her teammate Charlotte Flair. 19 00:01:27,404 --> 00:01:30,607 Alexa versus Nia live tonight. 20 00:01:32,342 --> 00:01:36,413 And last week, this woman became an angry storm. 21 00:01:36,446 --> 00:01:40,234 Jade Cargill shocked everyone with a brutal beatdown 22 00:01:40,267 --> 00:01:43,854 of the WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton. 23 00:01:43,887 --> 00:01:46,122 Corey, let's take it back to last week on SmackDown. 24 00:01:46,155 --> 00:01:50,610 Tiffany Stratton had just defeated Kiana James in a one-on-one match. 25 00:01:50,643 --> 00:01:54,414 [Graves] Moments after Giulia would strike and attack Tiffany Stratton, 26 00:01:54,448 --> 00:01:57,750 Jade Cargill would appear to come to the aid 27 00:01:57,783 --> 00:01:59,452 of the WWE Women's Champion, 28 00:01:59,485 --> 00:02:02,723 laying waste to the United States Champion Giulia. 29 00:02:02,756 --> 00:02:05,142 But then Cargill would shock the world. 30 00:02:05,175 --> 00:02:08,362 [Cole] Yeah, Jade Cargill assaulting Tiffany Stratton, 31 00:02:08,394 --> 00:02:10,162 the WWE Women's Champion. 32 00:02:10,197 --> 00:02:13,433 Apparently, Corey, Jade Cargill has had enough. 33 00:02:13,466 --> 00:02:16,403 [Graves] A side of Cargill lying dormant inside 34 00:02:16,436 --> 00:02:21,775 was unleashed on Stratton for the entire WWE Universe to witness. 35 00:02:21,808 --> 00:02:24,278 Cargill attacking the left knee of the champion 36 00:02:24,811 --> 00:02:29,399 before Jade making her intentions known before the entire world. 37 00:02:30,184 --> 00:02:33,436 Ladies and gentlemen, Jade Cargill will be joining us live 38 00:02:33,470 --> 00:02:36,072 a bit later on tonight here on Friday Night SmackDown. 39 00:02:36,106 --> 00:02:38,174 But how about what we are moments away from. 40 00:02:38,208 --> 00:02:41,528 Looking to carry on the legacy forged by John Cena, 41 00:02:41,561 --> 00:02:42,796 followed up by Sami Zayn. 42 00:02:42,828 --> 00:02:47,034 The United States Championship Open Challenge will contin-- 43 00:02:47,784 --> 00:02:49,369 -That is Tiffany Stratton. -[crowd cheers] 44 00:02:50,771 --> 00:02:54,007 -[Cole] WWE Women's Champion. -Cut the music. 45 00:02:54,041 --> 00:02:55,775 ♪ Talkin' about "Never been one to play with" ♪ 46 00:02:55,809 --> 00:02:59,846 I said cut the music! 47 00:02:59,880 --> 00:03:00,881 [music fades] 48 00:03:04,384 --> 00:03:06,987 I got a bone to pick with Jade Cargill, 49 00:03:07,019 --> 00:03:09,039 and I'm not waiting until my music hits, 50 00:03:09,072 --> 00:03:11,625 and I'm not waiting until tomorrow night. 51 00:03:11,658 --> 00:03:15,228 Jade Cargill, I want you right here, right now! 52 00:03:15,262 --> 00:03:16,263 Come on! 53 00:03:16,296 --> 00:03:18,065 [crowd cheering] 54 00:03:19,082 --> 00:03:21,150 Come on! Where is she? 55 00:03:21,185 --> 00:03:23,003 -[Cole] Tiffany… -[Aldis] Well, Tiffany… 56 00:03:23,036 --> 00:03:25,638 -[crowd booing] -…please think this through. 57 00:03:26,739 --> 00:03:31,862 Okay, you and I both know that you are cleared as tolerated. 58 00:03:31,894 --> 00:03:36,884 That means absolutely no physical contact before your match. 59 00:03:36,917 --> 00:03:40,737 I cannot have anything jeopardize this title match tomorrow night. 60 00:03:40,771 --> 00:03:42,989 [crowd boos] 61 00:03:43,023 --> 00:03:46,727 Do you really think I care what the doctors have to say after last week? 62 00:03:47,810 --> 00:03:52,465 For the Storm to be so strong, she sure seems like a coward. 63 00:03:52,499 --> 00:03:54,601 Jade, get out here! 64 00:03:55,202 --> 00:03:57,970 Face me one-on-one. Come on. Let's go! 65 00:03:58,471 --> 00:04:00,256 -Where is she? -["A Storm is Coming" playing] 66 00:04:00,290 --> 00:04:01,892 [crowd cheers] 67 00:04:02,743 --> 00:04:05,112 [Graves] Sounds like Tiffany's gonna get what she wants. 68 00:04:06,213 --> 00:04:09,066 -[Aldis] Jade, Jade… -Jade? 69 00:04:09,783 --> 00:04:12,219 [Aldis] I'm gonna tell you the same thing I told Tiffany. 70 00:04:12,251 --> 00:04:15,088 No physical contact before tomorrow night. Just stay right there. 71 00:04:15,122 --> 00:04:17,039 -In fact, security! -Wait, wait, wait. No. 72 00:04:17,074 --> 00:04:19,459 -[Aldis] Can I get security out here now? -Security? Security? 73 00:04:19,493 --> 00:04:22,829 -[Aldis] Security, now. Thank you. -[crowd booing] 74 00:04:22,863 --> 00:04:24,664 -On me? -Jade, not now. We gotta go. 75 00:04:24,698 --> 00:04:26,200 Not now. We're not doing this right now. 76 00:04:26,233 --> 00:04:29,303 Nick, hold on. Hold on. Hold on. It's not that serious. 77 00:04:29,336 --> 00:04:33,841 I wasn't gonna do nothing. This doesn't serve me. 78 00:04:33,873 --> 00:04:36,560 I busted my head open a couple weeks ago, 79 00:04:36,592 --> 00:04:38,428 and I tasted my own blood. 80 00:04:40,881 --> 00:04:44,668 Now I know what I want, and what I want is that title. 81 00:04:44,700 --> 00:04:48,688 So tomorrow at Saturday Night's Main Event, 82 00:04:49,188 --> 00:04:51,608 "Taffy Time" is up. 83 00:04:51,642 --> 00:04:53,610 -[fan] Let's go! -[crowd cheering, whooping] 84 00:04:53,644 --> 00:04:56,195 [Cole] Well, Tiffany Stratton wasting little time 85 00:04:56,229 --> 00:04:57,731 going right after Jade. 86 00:04:57,764 --> 00:05:00,918 -And security gonna intercept her there. -Let me go! Let me go! 87 00:05:00,950 --> 00:05:03,937 [Cole] Again, General Manager Nick Aldis not wanting to jeopardize 88 00:05:03,971 --> 00:05:07,640 tomorrow night's championship match at Saturday Night's Main Event. 89 00:05:07,674 --> 00:05:11,712 [crowd chants] Let them fight! Let them fight! Let them fight! 90 00:05:16,550 --> 00:05:21,054 [Cole] Champion's still showing effects of the attack on the leg last week 91 00:05:21,087 --> 00:05:22,489 by Jade Cargill. 92 00:05:22,522 --> 00:05:24,091 ♪ Bass so loud It's in my skin ♪ 93 00:05:24,123 --> 00:05:25,741 [Cole] But Tiffany is fired up. 94 00:05:26,393 --> 00:05:31,098 And as you heard the general manager say, ready to go tomorrow night "as tolerated." 95 00:05:31,598 --> 00:05:33,166 [Graves] Well, Tiffany Stratton's fired up, 96 00:05:33,200 --> 00:05:36,537 but it looks to me like the challenger tomorrow, Jade Cargill, 97 00:05:36,570 --> 00:05:38,604 has already done an exceptional job 98 00:05:38,639 --> 00:05:41,474 of getting under the skin and into the head of Tiffany Stratton. 99 00:05:41,508 --> 00:05:42,776 That won't serve the champ well. 100 00:05:42,808 --> 00:05:46,363 There's no doubt Tiffany Stratton will be a fighting champion tomorrow night 101 00:05:46,395 --> 00:05:47,548 at Saturday Night's Main Event. 102 00:05:47,580 --> 00:05:49,616 Speaking of fighting champions, 103 00:05:49,650 --> 00:05:52,769 let's take a closer look at the man known as the Mad Dragon, 104 00:05:52,803 --> 00:05:55,656 the United States Champion, Ilja Dragunov. 105 00:06:00,109 --> 00:06:03,563 [commentator] He's been out for over a year with a right knee injury. 106 00:06:05,782 --> 00:06:07,633 [Dragunov] Difficulties show 107 00:06:09,369 --> 00:06:11,305 what men are. 108 00:06:12,139 --> 00:06:17,878 ♪ I'll rise Along with the winds around me ♪ 109 00:06:17,911 --> 00:06:23,750 ♪ I'll fight And you'll never see me coming ♪ 110 00:06:23,784 --> 00:06:26,385 ♪ When the rain subsides ♪ 111 00:06:26,419 --> 00:06:29,556 ♪ You'll be in my sights ♪ 112 00:06:29,590 --> 00:06:32,758 ♪ It's the end of your reign ♪ 113 00:06:32,793 --> 00:06:36,162 ♪ In the eye of the hurricane ♪ 114 00:06:36,195 --> 00:06:41,368 We walk through hell, not to be consumed, but refined. 115 00:06:41,400 --> 00:06:44,738 ♪ Been to hell and back again ♪ 116 00:06:44,770 --> 00:06:47,407 ♪ Got a scar from every battle ♪ 117 00:06:47,441 --> 00:06:50,978 Suffering is the true test of life. 118 00:06:51,945 --> 00:06:53,080 -[crowd cheers] -[Graves] Yes! 119 00:06:54,847 --> 00:06:58,217 ♪ You'll never see me coming ♪ 120 00:06:58,251 --> 00:07:00,888 ♪ When the rain subsides ♪ 121 00:07:00,921 --> 00:07:04,191 ♪ You'll be in my sights ♪ 122 00:07:04,224 --> 00:07:07,227 ♪ It's the end of your reign ♪ 123 00:07:07,260 --> 00:07:11,281 ♪ In the eye of the hurricane ♪ 124 00:07:12,799 --> 00:07:13,834 -[crowd cheers] -[bell dings] 125 00:07:13,866 --> 00:07:17,003 The pain will entertain. 126 00:07:17,570 --> 00:07:21,508 [Graves] The United States title belongs to the Mad Dragon. 127 00:07:22,426 --> 00:07:25,229 [song fades] 128 00:07:25,262 --> 00:07:28,782 [Graves] Well, Ilja Dragunov looks to proudly uphold the legacy 129 00:07:28,815 --> 00:07:32,286 of the United States Championship Open Challenge 130 00:07:32,318 --> 00:07:36,772 as the Mad Dragon goes one-on-one with a mystery challenger. 131 00:07:36,806 --> 00:07:38,325 Who will answer the call? 132 00:07:38,358 --> 00:07:41,178 We will have our answer next. 133 00:07:41,210 --> 00:07:44,364 -["Death Waltz" playing] -[crowd cheers] 134 00:07:56,577 --> 00:07:57,710 [bell dings] 135 00:07:57,744 --> 00:08:03,767 [Nash] The following contest is the United States Championship Open Challenge. 136 00:08:03,799 --> 00:08:05,751 Introducing first, 137 00:08:05,786 --> 00:08:08,405 from Moscow, Russia, 138 00:08:08,438 --> 00:08:11,108 weighing in at 210 pounds, 139 00:08:11,140 --> 00:08:15,495 he is the United States Champion, 140 00:08:15,529 --> 00:08:20,801 Ilja Dragunov! 141 00:08:20,834 --> 00:08:22,436 [Cole] I said this last week. 142 00:08:22,469 --> 00:08:27,174 I absolutely love calling matches involving the Mad Dragon. 143 00:08:27,207 --> 00:08:30,994 Coming up next, who will accept an open challenge? 144 00:08:31,027 --> 00:08:34,564 Dragunov defends the United States title live. 145 00:08:40,636 --> 00:08:44,124 Holiday cheer! Merry Christmas. Brush your teeth after eating that. 146 00:08:44,156 --> 00:08:45,175 Uh-uh! 147 00:08:45,209 --> 00:08:48,078 Ron, this is your Halloween costume, right? 148 00:08:48,111 --> 00:08:51,114 Are you dressed as Kriss Kringle for Halloween? 149 00:08:51,148 --> 00:08:53,750 You know it's… it's Halloween, right? It's not Christmas. 150 00:08:53,784 --> 00:08:55,302 Y'all think it's Halloween? 151 00:08:55,334 --> 00:08:56,386 Wrong month. 152 00:08:56,887 --> 00:08:58,170 Bless your heart. 153 00:08:58,204 --> 00:09:01,425 -Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas! -Got some candy, at least. 154 00:09:01,458 --> 00:09:03,393 "Ho ho ho. Merry Christmas." 155 00:09:03,427 --> 00:09:06,630 [scoffs] What an idiot. What the hell are you two looking at? 156 00:09:07,130 --> 00:09:08,465 I'll tell you what I'm looking at. 157 00:09:08,497 --> 00:09:11,101 Two bums that are taking candy from a stranger. 158 00:09:11,134 --> 00:09:14,204 As a matter of fact, I heard y'all was talking smack about my family last week, 159 00:09:14,238 --> 00:09:16,039 how you beat them on your one-year anniversary. 160 00:09:16,073 --> 00:09:18,408 For the tag team titles. Don't forget that detail. 161 00:09:18,442 --> 00:09:21,345 Oh, yeah. You remember that? We absolutely remember that. 162 00:09:21,377 --> 00:09:23,881 As a matter of fact, we're on our way back to those tag team titles. 163 00:09:23,914 --> 00:09:25,598 We're gonna be two-time champs soon enough. 164 00:09:25,632 --> 00:09:27,150 "We're gonna be two-time champs soon enough." 165 00:09:27,184 --> 00:09:29,269 Yeah, okay. Hold it, Harry Potter. 166 00:09:29,303 --> 00:09:31,103 Matter of fact, MFTs, 167 00:09:31,137 --> 00:09:33,490 they're first in line for those tag team titles. 168 00:09:33,524 --> 00:09:34,824 -Harry Potter, huh? -Mm-hmm. 169 00:09:34,858 --> 00:09:38,679 Well, if I was Harry Potter, I'd cast a magical spell and shut your ass up. 170 00:09:39,596 --> 00:09:42,432 But seeing that I'm not and seeing that you think you're next in line, 171 00:09:42,466 --> 00:09:44,117 and that we know we're next in line, 172 00:09:44,151 --> 00:09:47,738 how about tonight we really find out, and we just fight and see what happens? 173 00:09:47,771 --> 00:09:49,089 How's that? 174 00:09:49,122 --> 00:09:50,374 That's a good idea. 175 00:09:50,406 --> 00:09:52,259 -Let me go talk to Mr. Aldis. -Yeah. 176 00:09:52,292 --> 00:09:55,395 And we'll show you how much has changed in a year. 177 00:09:56,029 --> 00:09:57,396 -You do that. -Very good. 178 00:09:58,031 --> 00:10:01,168 [Cole] Looks like it's gonna be a busy night for our general manager. 179 00:10:01,668 --> 00:10:05,973 And tonight, Friday Night SmackDown on this Halloween! 180 00:10:06,006 --> 00:10:08,442 [music continues] 181 00:10:12,279 --> 00:10:15,314 And the United States Champion, Ilja Dragunov, in the ring. 182 00:10:16,333 --> 00:10:21,704 Looking to see who will take him up on his US Championship Open Challenge. 183 00:10:22,956 --> 00:10:24,257 [music fades] 184 00:10:26,276 --> 00:10:28,262 ["Just the Frax" playing] 185 00:10:28,295 --> 00:10:30,531 ♪ Smashin' 'em Crackin' 'em ♪ 186 00:10:30,564 --> 00:10:32,632 ♪ Body count tall We stackin' 'em ♪ 187 00:10:32,665 --> 00:10:34,735 ♪ Rackin' 'em to the maximum ♪ 188 00:10:34,767 --> 00:10:36,954 ♪ Say it out loud We Fraxiom ♪ 189 00:10:36,987 --> 00:10:38,988 ♪ Bashin' 'em We flatten 'em ♪ 190 00:10:39,021 --> 00:10:41,275 ♪ Streets of rage Is where we're from ♪ 191 00:10:41,308 --> 00:10:43,160 [Cole] There is, uh, Fraxiom. 192 00:10:43,193 --> 00:10:47,146 Nathan Frazer, Corey, on the right, dressed for battle. 193 00:10:47,180 --> 00:10:48,398 ["No One Will Survive" playing] 194 00:10:48,432 --> 00:10:52,169 [Graves] Axiom on your left, but wait. Hang on a second. 195 00:10:52,703 --> 00:10:54,605 ♪ There's no escape now ♪ 196 00:10:54,637 --> 00:10:59,492 Tommaso Ciampa of DIY just blew past Fraxiom. 197 00:10:59,526 --> 00:11:02,029 No, no. No, no, no, no, no! 198 00:11:02,062 --> 00:11:06,449 No, you can't seriously be thinking about giving this nerd 199 00:11:06,483 --> 00:11:08,935 a shot at that United States Champ-- 200 00:11:08,968 --> 00:11:12,539 Hey, what the hell did you just say to me? Hey, you snooze, you lose, pa-- 201 00:11:12,573 --> 00:11:14,007 When is the last time you-- 202 00:11:14,591 --> 00:11:16,910 [crowd] Oh! 203 00:11:16,944 --> 00:11:18,879 -[Ciampa] Who the hell do-- -[Dragunov] Hey! 204 00:11:20,497 --> 00:11:25,269 Gentlemen, the Open Challenge is made for every competitor, 205 00:11:25,302 --> 00:11:26,737 but to be fair, 206 00:11:28,105 --> 00:11:30,390 Nathan was here first. 207 00:11:32,659 --> 00:11:36,997 And when it comes down to the United States Championship, 208 00:11:38,031 --> 00:11:41,418 there is no reward for jackasses. 209 00:11:42,202 --> 00:11:43,603 [crowd] Oh! 210 00:11:45,822 --> 00:11:48,058 Leave! [chuckles] 211 00:11:49,293 --> 00:11:50,410 You're a coward! 212 00:11:51,328 --> 00:11:52,545 You're scared! 213 00:11:52,579 --> 00:11:55,848 [Graves] Tommaso Ciampa's been dismissed by Ilja Dragunov. 214 00:11:55,882 --> 00:11:58,735 It looks like Nathan Frazer will receive the opportunity. 215 00:11:58,769 --> 00:12:02,122 [Cole] Yeah, Ciampa begrudgingly leaving the ring. 216 00:12:02,789 --> 00:12:05,608 And now we've got a United States Championship match. 217 00:12:05,641 --> 00:12:07,627 Dragunov against Nathan Frazer. 218 00:12:07,661 --> 00:12:12,533 Big opportunity for Frazer to win his first major championship here in WWE. 219 00:12:12,565 --> 00:12:14,367 -[Graves] Oh! -[Cole] And a big knee by Frazer! 220 00:12:14,401 --> 00:12:15,468 [Graves] He caught Ilja! 221 00:12:15,502 --> 00:12:17,187 [Cole] And the champion is down! 222 00:12:17,221 --> 00:12:21,475 And Frazer understands he's got to take the fight to the fighting champion. 223 00:12:21,507 --> 00:12:24,745 [Graves] Well, Nathan Frazer as well as the entire WWE locker room understand 224 00:12:24,778 --> 00:12:26,796 that this United States Championship Open Challenge 225 00:12:26,829 --> 00:12:28,765 is incredibly valuable to your career. 226 00:12:28,799 --> 00:12:30,384 Yes, you could become champion, 227 00:12:30,416 --> 00:12:34,004 but even in defeat, you can raise your profile amongst your peers. 228 00:12:34,036 --> 00:12:36,839 You can raise your profile amongst the WWE Universe. 229 00:12:36,873 --> 00:12:38,992 Nathan Frazer, case in point. 230 00:12:39,026 --> 00:12:42,094 The whole WWE Universe could be talking about this guy tomorrow morning 231 00:12:42,129 --> 00:12:43,964 as a result of this match. Win, lose or draw. 232 00:12:43,997 --> 00:12:46,733 [Cole] Frazer with a boot to the face, intercepted, though, by Dragunov. 233 00:12:46,766 --> 00:12:48,068 There's the step-up enzuigiri. 234 00:12:48,101 --> 00:12:50,387 Drives Dragunov through the ropes into the floor, 235 00:12:50,420 --> 00:12:53,891 and Frazer's got Dragunov off his game here in the early going. 236 00:12:53,924 --> 00:12:57,761 [Graves] Even on the outside, Dragunov has to realize he is not safe. 237 00:12:57,794 --> 00:12:58,978 Here comes Frazer! 238 00:12:59,012 --> 00:13:01,281 [Cole] Suicide dive takes down the champion! 239 00:13:01,314 --> 00:13:03,050 -Come on! -[Cole] Frazer fired up. 240 00:13:03,083 --> 00:13:05,102 -What an opportunity. -[crowd cheers, applauds] 241 00:13:06,153 --> 00:13:08,472 [Cole] This is one of the problems with the Open Challenge, Corey. 242 00:13:08,505 --> 00:13:10,223 You never know who you're going to have to battle. 243 00:13:10,991 --> 00:13:12,825 You can't prepare. You can't scout. 244 00:13:12,860 --> 00:13:13,861 Four! 245 00:13:13,894 --> 00:13:16,847 [Graves] Well, if you're Ilja Dragunov, you live your life prepared. 246 00:13:16,880 --> 00:13:19,382 That's what Dragunov wakes up every morning for, 247 00:13:19,415 --> 00:13:23,120 to prepare his body for battle, to prepare his mind for war, 248 00:13:23,153 --> 00:13:25,671 to be the best United States Champion possible. 249 00:13:25,706 --> 00:13:29,009 And Frazer looking to push him to his limits. Wow! 250 00:13:29,041 --> 00:13:30,493 [Cole] Great athleticism by Frazer. 251 00:13:30,526 --> 00:13:33,613 Nice duck down by Dragunov, a waist lock by the champion. 252 00:13:33,646 --> 00:13:37,034 Frazer trying to fight out of it with a few well-placed elbows. 253 00:13:40,270 --> 00:13:43,423 Frazer using his speed and his agility early on in this matchup, 254 00:13:43,457 --> 00:13:45,058 but he runs into a chop 255 00:13:45,943 --> 00:13:49,563 by the Czar of WWE, Ilja Dragunov. 256 00:13:50,214 --> 00:13:52,748 Dragunov the man who epitomizes 257 00:13:52,783 --> 00:13:56,270 what the United States Championship is all about, 258 00:13:56,303 --> 00:14:00,207 what John Cena first envisioned this to be many years ago 259 00:14:00,240 --> 00:14:01,974 when he started the Open Challenge. 260 00:14:02,009 --> 00:14:06,045 [Graves] Dragunov's mission is… Oh! …to let the pain entertain you. 261 00:14:06,079 --> 00:14:07,631 Cover by the champion. 262 00:14:07,664 --> 00:14:09,199 [Cole] Frazer kicks out at two. 263 00:14:09,233 --> 00:14:10,968 [Graves] And in my opinion, watching Ilja Dragunov 264 00:14:11,001 --> 00:14:15,222 makes me believe this guy is the next link in the evolutionary chain. 265 00:14:15,255 --> 00:14:16,390 Watching Dragunov train, 266 00:14:16,423 --> 00:14:18,559 I've seen his videos all weekend long on social media. 267 00:14:18,592 --> 00:14:20,661 We saw a little bit a few moments ago. 268 00:14:20,694 --> 00:14:22,996 This guy is something a little bit more than human. 269 00:14:23,030 --> 00:14:26,516 [Cole] Did you see the interview that Natalya did about Dragunov? 270 00:14:26,550 --> 00:14:29,368 Apparently, Ilja was training in the Hart Dungeon 271 00:14:29,402 --> 00:14:32,238 as he got ready for his return here to WWE. 272 00:14:32,271 --> 00:14:35,492 Natalya completely blown away by his intensity, 273 00:14:35,526 --> 00:14:39,545 by his in-ring prowess and by how much he gives to this sport. 274 00:14:41,615 --> 00:14:45,135 Dragunov with a chop, dropping Frazer in the corner. 275 00:14:46,336 --> 00:14:48,104 The man, the champion who says, 276 00:14:48,137 --> 00:14:51,541 "I am not intense. I am intensity." 277 00:14:52,759 --> 00:14:55,395 [Graves] Well, right now, Nathan Frazer can attest to that, 278 00:14:55,429 --> 00:14:57,680 and I bet Frazer wishing he could make a tag 279 00:14:57,714 --> 00:15:01,017 to his tag partner Axiom right about now. 280 00:15:01,767 --> 00:15:03,203 [Cole] Nathan Frazer gonna… 281 00:15:03,237 --> 00:15:05,189 -Oh. -[Graves] Able to put the brakes on. 282 00:15:05,222 --> 00:15:06,305 [Cole] And Dragunov… 283 00:15:06,339 --> 00:15:09,276 Oh, with the big boot, dropping Frazer face-first 284 00:15:09,309 --> 00:15:10,827 right off our announce table. 285 00:15:10,861 --> 00:15:12,512 Frazer may be out. 286 00:15:12,545 --> 00:15:14,348 [crowd cheers] 287 00:15:14,381 --> 00:15:17,050 [Graves] What a boot from the champion. 288 00:15:18,117 --> 00:15:20,904 It's nothing short of miraculous that Frazer is still conscious, 289 00:15:20,938 --> 00:15:22,872 but it's about to get worse for the challenger. 290 00:15:22,906 --> 00:15:26,926 [Cole] And Dragunov now going right after Nathan Frazer. 291 00:15:26,959 --> 00:15:28,462 It's nothing personal. 292 00:15:29,563 --> 00:15:30,897 [Cole] And a German suplex! 293 00:15:30,930 --> 00:15:35,551 [Graves] Did you hear Dragunov, Cole? Just saying, "It's nothing personal"? 294 00:15:35,586 --> 00:15:38,622 It's just business for the United States Champion. 295 00:15:41,992 --> 00:15:44,394 [Cole] Ladies and gentlemen, the United States Championship 296 00:15:44,428 --> 00:15:48,781 has been defended 18 times this year on Friday Night SmackDown. 297 00:15:48,814 --> 00:15:50,550 It's the most since 2020. 298 00:15:50,584 --> 00:15:53,786 It's because of these Championship Open Challenges by Sami Zayn, 299 00:15:53,819 --> 00:15:56,290 and of course now by the champion Ilja Dragunov, 300 00:15:56,323 --> 00:15:58,992 with a German suplex that he doesn't release 301 00:15:59,026 --> 00:16:01,261 on the challenger here tonight, Nathan Frazer. 302 00:16:02,896 --> 00:16:06,116 [Graves] The waist lock still cinched in tight by the champion. 303 00:16:06,149 --> 00:16:08,151 Frazer looking for… Oh, my God! 304 00:16:08,185 --> 00:16:11,905 [Cole] And another German suplex, and still it's not released. 305 00:16:12,990 --> 00:16:17,160 And Dragunov continues the punishment of the upstart Frazer, 306 00:16:17,194 --> 00:16:19,128 who delivers some elbows now to the jaw. 307 00:16:19,161 --> 00:16:21,732 [Graves] Look at the welts forming already on the chest of Frazer 308 00:16:21,765 --> 00:16:24,001 from the wicked knife-edge chops. 309 00:16:24,034 --> 00:16:26,386 [crowd chanting] One more time! One more time! One more time! 310 00:16:26,420 --> 00:16:28,188 [Graves] Looks like the champion's been busted open. 311 00:16:28,222 --> 00:16:30,424 Seeing a little crimson on the forehead of Ilja. 312 00:16:30,457 --> 00:16:32,608 [Cole] Oh, look at this! Frazer lands on his feet. 313 00:16:32,642 --> 00:16:35,929 Nathan Frazer showing off that tremendous balance. 314 00:16:35,963 --> 00:16:38,031 Dragunov misses wildly. 315 00:16:38,064 --> 00:16:39,716 Frazer looking to pick up the pace here. 316 00:16:39,750 --> 00:16:42,319 Went for the Constantine Special. Nobody home. 317 00:16:42,352 --> 00:16:45,506 Frazer! Look at this! Down goes Dragunov! 318 00:16:47,306 --> 00:16:49,943 -[Graves] Running shooting star. -[Cole] Is it enough? 319 00:16:49,977 --> 00:16:52,462 Kickout by Dragunov at two. 320 00:16:52,496 --> 00:16:53,747 [Graves] And in the blink of an eye, 321 00:16:53,780 --> 00:16:57,501 Nathan Frazer can turn the tides of any matchup. 322 00:16:57,534 --> 00:16:59,870 Take a look at this athleticism. 323 00:16:59,902 --> 00:17:04,308 Inverted DDT followed immediately by a running shooting star. 324 00:17:04,340 --> 00:17:06,359 I don't know if Frazer got all of it. 325 00:17:06,393 --> 00:17:08,294 Otherwise, we may have a new champion. 326 00:17:08,328 --> 00:17:10,563 [Cole] And Frazer needed to pick up the pace, 327 00:17:10,597 --> 00:17:12,749 needed this devil-may-care attitude 328 00:17:12,782 --> 00:17:15,301 in order to have an opportunity and a chance here tonight, 329 00:17:15,335 --> 00:17:16,386 and he's doing just that. 330 00:17:16,419 --> 00:17:19,356 Going toe-to-toe with the fighting United States Champion. 331 00:17:20,339 --> 00:17:22,376 [crowd chanting] This is awesome! 332 00:17:23,543 --> 00:17:27,981 [Cole] WWE fans showing their appreciation as these two men go at it. 333 00:17:28,014 --> 00:17:30,033 [Graves] The Delta Center beginning to rock 334 00:17:30,067 --> 00:17:33,486 with appreciation for both of these combatants. 335 00:17:35,355 --> 00:17:37,206 Here comes the challenger again. 336 00:17:37,724 --> 00:17:41,378 [Cole] Taking the fight to Dragunov, who delivers a chop. 337 00:17:42,062 --> 00:17:45,365 Frazer ducks underneath it. Big kick to the chin. Champion's down. 338 00:17:45,999 --> 00:17:47,634 Frazer's got a chance. 339 00:17:48,168 --> 00:17:49,386 Intercepted! 340 00:17:50,404 --> 00:17:52,706 [Graves] Momentary hesitation might have cost Frazer. 341 00:17:54,942 --> 00:17:56,210 [Cole] Dragunov… Wow. 342 00:17:58,979 --> 00:18:00,731 -[Graves] Full contact… Oh! -[Cole] Dragunov, 343 00:18:00,764 --> 00:18:02,783 who slams him on the back of his head. 344 00:18:02,816 --> 00:18:04,801 Cover now to retain. 345 00:18:04,835 --> 00:18:08,338 Kickout again by a resilient Frazer here tonight. 346 00:18:08,371 --> 00:18:10,424 [Graves] This is a testament to the toughness, 347 00:18:10,456 --> 00:18:13,409 the guts of the challenger Nathan Frazer, 348 00:18:13,443 --> 00:18:15,162 as we look once again. 349 00:18:15,195 --> 00:18:18,532 There was malice behind that slam from Dragunov. 350 00:18:18,565 --> 00:18:21,835 [Cole] Dragunov, the champion, a man who, Triple H once said 351 00:18:21,869 --> 00:18:26,240 is as dedicated and an intense competitor as anyone he's ever seen. 352 00:18:26,273 --> 00:18:30,409 High praise from The Game as Dragunov, now, from the top rope… 353 00:18:30,444 --> 00:18:32,079 Frazer rolls out of harm's way. 354 00:18:32,111 --> 00:18:35,299 Nathan Frazer runs into a chop, but a kick of his own. 355 00:18:36,832 --> 00:18:39,253 Step-up enzuigiri drops Frazer to his knee. 356 00:18:39,286 --> 00:18:40,954 Oh, and another big knee! 357 00:18:42,656 --> 00:18:45,475 This is right out of Dragunov's playbook. 358 00:18:45,509 --> 00:18:48,061 Gritty, brutal, intense. 359 00:18:49,679 --> 00:18:53,399 Frazer ducks out of harm's way. Ilja over the top rope onto the floor. 360 00:18:53,433 --> 00:18:54,434 May have injured himself, 361 00:18:54,467 --> 00:18:57,087 but the problem is Frazer's got to get the champ back in the ring. 362 00:18:57,120 --> 00:18:58,972 [Graves] I'm sure Nathan Frazer understands 363 00:18:59,005 --> 00:19:01,008 the situation at hand right now, 364 00:19:01,575 --> 00:19:04,144 but Dragunov not giving Frazer much time to work with. 365 00:19:04,178 --> 00:19:07,231 -Frazer-- -[Cole] Oh! Ran right into a right! 366 00:19:11,051 --> 00:19:13,687 Man, Frazer knocked for a loop. 367 00:19:14,254 --> 00:19:16,822 And Dragunov gonna go up top. 368 00:19:19,476 --> 00:19:21,411 Nobody home off the senton! 369 00:19:21,445 --> 00:19:25,165 [Graves] That could cost the champion! Frazer making the climb to the top. 370 00:19:25,799 --> 00:19:27,501 [Cole] Frazer up top. 371 00:19:28,769 --> 00:19:31,021 Frog Splash! Cover! 372 00:19:31,053 --> 00:19:32,873 [crowd] One! Two! 373 00:19:32,906 --> 00:19:35,075 [Cole] Dragunov survives at two! 374 00:19:35,908 --> 00:19:39,296 What a match for the United States Championship. 375 00:19:39,329 --> 00:19:42,115 This is what the Open Challenge is all about. 376 00:19:46,019 --> 00:19:49,956 [Cole] Dragunov had an abdominal stretch applied as he battles Nathan Frazer 377 00:19:49,990 --> 00:19:53,793 with Dragunov's United States Championship on the line here tonight. 378 00:19:54,360 --> 00:19:57,965 [Graves] Our official Daphanie LaShaunn in there with a bird's-eye view of things. 379 00:19:59,316 --> 00:20:02,402 Look at the power of the champion, but Frazer still swinging. 380 00:20:02,436 --> 00:20:05,054 [Cole] And that… Look at… Dragunov's stunned. 381 00:20:05,739 --> 00:20:08,108 Bit wobbly as he fell back into the corner, 382 00:20:08,140 --> 00:20:10,977 and Frazer with a well-placed boot to the ear. 383 00:20:12,162 --> 00:20:13,213 [Graves] You're exactly right. 384 00:20:13,246 --> 00:20:15,899 That could be the game changer Nathan Frazer needed. 385 00:20:17,351 --> 00:20:19,086 [Cole] Dragunov looks spent. 386 00:20:20,187 --> 00:20:23,423 Frazer heading up to the top rope. 387 00:20:27,895 --> 00:20:29,296 Caught by Dragunov. 388 00:20:29,929 --> 00:20:33,216 [Graves] Tremendous power from the United States Champion. 389 00:20:35,269 --> 00:20:38,105 [Cole] Dragunov, now… Frazer trying to counter here. 390 00:20:39,706 --> 00:20:42,693 And again the power… Frazer with the hurricanrana! 391 00:20:44,094 --> 00:20:45,913 Sends Dragunov out to the floor, 392 00:20:45,946 --> 00:20:48,715 and Nathan Frazer with another opportunity. 393 00:20:48,749 --> 00:20:51,885 Up over the top, and down goes the champion! 394 00:20:53,971 --> 00:20:57,691 [Graves] You can sense the urgency in Nathan Frazer! 395 00:20:57,724 --> 00:20:59,193 Get the champ in the ring. 396 00:20:59,927 --> 00:21:02,495 Frazer may do it. This is his opportunity. 397 00:21:02,529 --> 00:21:05,866 [Cole] Frazer with Dragunov there. Looking to go up top now. 398 00:21:05,899 --> 00:21:07,184 Can he put him away? 399 00:21:08,368 --> 00:21:10,787 Frazer measuring his opponent. 400 00:21:11,355 --> 00:21:15,175 Oh! Connects with a Phoenix Splash! Cover! 401 00:21:15,208 --> 00:21:17,543 And a kickout by Dragunov! 402 00:21:18,110 --> 00:21:22,216 Oh, my goodness. What a matchup for the United States title. 403 00:21:22,249 --> 00:21:25,284 [Graves] But that could be a heartbreaker for Frazer. 404 00:21:25,319 --> 00:21:27,788 Off of the dropkick into the steel stairs, 405 00:21:27,821 --> 00:21:32,359 following immediately with a picture-perfect Phoenix Splash. 406 00:21:32,392 --> 00:21:36,163 Boom! Right on the money. Two and nine-tenths. 407 00:21:36,196 --> 00:21:38,264 But this could break Frazer's heart. 408 00:21:38,298 --> 00:21:42,252 He just landed his best shot, and the champion kicked out. 409 00:21:42,285 --> 00:21:44,421 [Cole] But he's got to keep going forward. 410 00:21:44,454 --> 00:21:46,139 [crowd chants] This is awesome! 411 00:21:46,807 --> 00:21:48,408 [Cole] He's got the champion on the ropes. 412 00:21:48,442 --> 00:21:52,646 And now Frazer going to use something out of Dragunov's playbook. 413 00:21:52,678 --> 00:21:55,299 [Graves] Ax handles to the forehead of Dragunov. 414 00:21:55,883 --> 00:21:58,519 [Cole] Both of these men beaten down, punishing each other. 415 00:21:58,552 --> 00:22:00,620 [Graves] Yeah, but, Cole, Frazer, you can see it in his face, 416 00:22:00,654 --> 00:22:02,389 feeling desperate right now. 417 00:22:02,422 --> 00:22:04,390 This could be the undoing of the challenger. 418 00:22:04,424 --> 00:22:07,410 [Cole] Dragunov not allowing Frazer to get back to those ropes. 419 00:22:07,444 --> 00:22:12,182 He understands how dangerous Frazer is. Straight right hand by Frazer. 420 00:22:12,216 --> 00:22:14,184 [Graves] He caught Dragunov on the ear. 421 00:22:14,217 --> 00:22:16,003 That'll rock your equilibrium and then some. 422 00:22:16,035 --> 00:22:18,956 And Frazer once again climbing to the high rent district. 423 00:22:19,523 --> 00:22:21,608 [Cole] Dragunov, this time, is going to meet him there. 424 00:22:21,642 --> 00:22:24,610 And again, high risk, sometimes high reward. 425 00:22:24,645 --> 00:22:26,346 Sometimes it backfires. 426 00:22:28,881 --> 00:22:31,869 [Graves] May have backfired for the champion in that instance. 427 00:22:31,902 --> 00:22:36,807 Dragunov once again down on the canvas. Frazer perched on the top turnbuckle. 428 00:22:36,840 --> 00:22:38,258 -[Graves] Dragunov-- -[Cole] And a chop 429 00:22:38,292 --> 00:22:39,693 right to the back of the knee. 430 00:22:39,726 --> 00:22:43,530 My God. Dragunov is a Terminator. He just continues to move forward. 431 00:22:43,563 --> 00:22:46,633 Maybe since it's Halloween, we should say Michael Myers-esque. 432 00:22:46,667 --> 00:22:49,469 Look out, Haddonfield. Dragunov's on the loose. 433 00:22:50,637 --> 00:22:54,073 [Cole] Gotta wonder what's going through the Mad Dragon's mind here. 434 00:22:55,876 --> 00:23:00,981 In what has been a classic battle in the United States Championship Open Challenge. 435 00:23:01,764 --> 00:23:04,318 Dragunov, of course, knocking off Sami Zayn, 436 00:23:04,351 --> 00:23:06,919 who successfully defended the title for a couple of months. 437 00:23:07,987 --> 00:23:09,406 Now it's Dragunov's turn. 438 00:23:09,438 --> 00:23:13,560 -Oh, no. Oh, no! Oh, my God. -[Graves] He's… Oh, God. Stop it. 439 00:23:15,329 --> 00:23:18,081 [Cole] Oh, my goodness. Dragunov into the cover. 440 00:23:18,115 --> 00:23:21,033 -Hook of the leg on Frazer and a kickout! -[Graves] Are you kidding me? 441 00:23:21,068 --> 00:23:23,070 How the hell is Nathan Frazer still functioning? 442 00:23:23,102 --> 00:23:26,340 He got dropped on the back of his neck! How's he still moving here? 443 00:23:28,641 --> 00:23:31,061 [Graves] And Dragunov may have just exhausted 444 00:23:31,093 --> 00:23:33,096 what was left in his reserves. 445 00:23:33,129 --> 00:23:38,135 Both men leaving it all in the ring, to their own detriment, 446 00:23:38,168 --> 00:23:41,304 just for the right to be called United States Champion. 447 00:23:41,338 --> 00:23:43,490 [Cole] How the hell are both of these men functioning here? 448 00:23:43,524 --> 00:23:45,208 [Graves] I have no idea. 449 00:23:45,242 --> 00:23:47,511 [Cole] Dragunov now with well-placed forearms. 450 00:23:47,543 --> 00:23:51,314 Lifts Frazer up top. Frazer fighting back. Dropped again on the back of his head. 451 00:23:51,348 --> 00:23:54,735 -[Graves] Here it is! -[Cole] H-Bomb by Dragunov! Cover! 452 00:23:54,768 --> 00:23:56,019 [crowd] One! Two! 453 00:23:56,053 --> 00:23:57,504 -Three! -[Cole] Ilja retains in a thriller! 454 00:23:57,538 --> 00:23:58,922 -[bell dings] -["Death Waltz" playing] 455 00:24:00,006 --> 00:24:02,009 [Nash] Here is your winner 456 00:24:02,042 --> 00:24:06,446 and still United States Champion, 457 00:24:06,947 --> 00:24:11,485 Ilja Dragunov! 458 00:24:11,518 --> 00:24:13,604 [Cole] Man, standing ovation for that match. 459 00:24:13,637 --> 00:24:17,139 What a performance by Nathan Frazer tonight 460 00:24:17,174 --> 00:24:19,458 and by the champion Ilja Dragunov. 461 00:24:19,493 --> 00:24:22,079 [Graves] I understand that Frazer will be disappointed 462 00:24:22,111 --> 00:24:25,816 that he's not leaving Salt Lake City with the United States title, 463 00:24:25,849 --> 00:24:27,783 but after that H-Bomb, 464 00:24:27,818 --> 00:24:30,537 no need to hang your head, Nathan. 465 00:24:30,571 --> 00:24:33,407 What a battle by both warriors, 466 00:24:33,439 --> 00:24:37,144 but in the end, the Mad Dragon retains. 467 00:24:38,962 --> 00:24:41,715 [Cole] Ilja Dragunov, who has been so impressive 468 00:24:41,747 --> 00:24:44,251 on his return to WWE. 469 00:24:46,803 --> 00:24:50,456 Man, I… I'm so impressed. How can you not be? 470 00:24:51,641 --> 00:24:55,178 And a great show of sportsmanship here tonight by the champion. 471 00:24:55,829 --> 00:25:00,384 Dragunov and Frazer with a classic on Friday Night SmackDown. 472 00:25:01,001 --> 00:25:03,437 [Graves] This is what the game is all about. 473 00:25:03,470 --> 00:25:05,138 [crowd cheers] 474 00:25:05,172 --> 00:25:07,591 [Cole] It's what the Open Challenge is all about. 475 00:25:07,624 --> 00:25:09,659 And you said it earlier in the match, Corey. 476 00:25:09,693 --> 00:25:12,646 You can make a star even if you don't win the title. 477 00:25:12,678 --> 00:25:13,730 [Graves] No doubt about it. 478 00:25:13,764 --> 00:25:17,384 The entire WWE Universe is going to be talking about Nathan Frazer 479 00:25:17,417 --> 00:25:19,235 for the next few days, after that-- 480 00:25:19,269 --> 00:25:22,255 -[Cole] Oh! -[Graves] Tommaso Ciampa again. Damn it! 481 00:25:22,856 --> 00:25:24,558 -[crowd boos] -[Cole] Ciampa from behind. 482 00:25:24,591 --> 00:25:27,211 He was pissed off earlier because he didn't get an opportunity 483 00:25:27,244 --> 00:25:29,062 at the United States Championship. 484 00:25:29,096 --> 00:25:30,664 And now the ambush on Frazer. 485 00:25:30,697 --> 00:25:31,697 Go! 486 00:25:34,001 --> 00:25:38,105 [Cole] And again, standing ovation for what we witnessed just moments ago, 487 00:25:38,138 --> 00:25:39,740 Ilja Dragunov, Nathan Frazer, 488 00:25:39,773 --> 00:25:43,443 and a classic for the United States Championship, the H-Bomb, 489 00:25:43,476 --> 00:25:45,545 puts Frazer away. 490 00:25:45,579 --> 00:25:50,050 And then the despicable actions of Tommaso Ciampa 491 00:25:50,082 --> 00:25:51,885 after what these two men went through. 492 00:25:51,918 --> 00:25:54,620 [Graves] Ciampa still upset, still stinging about Frazer 493 00:25:54,655 --> 00:25:58,258 accepting the Championship Open Challenge in front of him. 494 00:25:58,292 --> 00:26:01,995 Which would draw out Axiom coming to his tag team partner's aid. 495 00:26:02,029 --> 00:26:04,648 But then Johnny Gargano would join the fray. 496 00:26:04,681 --> 00:26:07,351 DIY, Fraxiom doing battle. 497 00:26:07,384 --> 00:26:09,570 Dragunov would join in on the madness. 498 00:26:09,602 --> 00:26:12,789 An absolute melee to kick things off here on SmackDown. 499 00:26:15,943 --> 00:26:17,444 [clamoring] 500 00:26:21,532 --> 00:26:25,686 Distance! Distance! Distance! Distance! 501 00:26:26,453 --> 00:26:28,071 What is going on here? 502 00:26:28,105 --> 00:26:29,223 Stop that. 503 00:26:29,255 --> 00:26:31,992 [clamoring continues] 504 00:26:33,910 --> 00:26:36,096 [panting] 505 00:26:43,220 --> 00:26:45,621 Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. 506 00:26:45,656 --> 00:26:46,657 [grunts] 507 00:26:48,391 --> 00:26:51,395 [Cole] Tama Tonga from the MFT. 508 00:26:51,428 --> 00:26:52,728 [entrance music playing] 509 00:26:52,763 --> 00:26:56,366 Well, there was some toxic masculinity back there moments ago, 510 00:26:56,399 --> 00:26:59,986 something that this man Kit Wilson has been preaching against. 511 00:27:02,306 --> 00:27:03,756 -[bell dings] -[Nash] The following contest 512 00:27:03,790 --> 00:27:06,342 is scheduled for one fall. 513 00:27:06,376 --> 00:27:10,246 Introducing first, from Buckinghamshire, England. 514 00:27:10,280 --> 00:27:14,451 Weighing in at 210 pounds, 515 00:27:14,484 --> 00:27:17,654 Kit Wilson! 516 00:27:17,687 --> 00:27:20,691 [Graves] Oh. Kit's not necessarily preaching against anything. 517 00:27:20,724 --> 00:27:24,727 It's more like Kit Wilson's in his dismantling-the-patriarchy era. 518 00:27:24,761 --> 00:27:27,414 Okay? Kit's trying to educate the population. 519 00:27:27,447 --> 00:27:30,082 -[Cole] What? -[Graves] Dismantling the patriarchy. 520 00:27:30,117 --> 00:27:31,118 [Cole] Oh, boy. 521 00:27:31,918 --> 00:27:32,970 [Graves] Yes, boy. 522 00:27:33,003 --> 00:27:34,004 ["Melo Don't Miss" playing] 523 00:27:34,037 --> 00:27:35,672 That's old stuff. 524 00:27:35,706 --> 00:27:36,723 ♪ 'Cause I'm the greatest ♪ 525 00:27:36,756 --> 00:27:38,759 ♪ Ain't no hatin' I'm the best here ♪ 526 00:27:38,792 --> 00:27:41,794 ♪ You want your shot Well, I guess you wait till next year ♪ 527 00:27:41,828 --> 00:27:44,898 ♪ I'm at the top Get respect while I get feared ♪ 528 00:27:44,932 --> 00:27:47,734 ♪ Who got a problem, huh? Tell 'em to step here ♪ 529 00:27:47,768 --> 00:27:49,203 ♪ Step here ♪ 530 00:27:49,235 --> 00:27:50,504 -♪ What ♪ -♪ Yeah! ♪ 531 00:27:50,537 --> 00:27:51,955 -♪ Come on! ♪ -♪ 'Cause I'm the greatest ♪ 532 00:27:51,989 --> 00:27:53,590 ♪ No arguing or debating ♪ 533 00:27:53,624 --> 00:27:57,995 [Nash] And his opponent from Boston, Massachusetts. 534 00:27:58,028 --> 00:28:02,064 Weighing in at 210 pounds, 535 00:28:02,099 --> 00:28:06,119 Carmelo Hayes! 536 00:28:06,153 --> 00:28:08,054 [Cole] Okay, I had the unfortunate opportunity 537 00:28:08,088 --> 00:28:10,624 to have a conversation with Kit Wilson earlier today. 538 00:28:10,657 --> 00:28:13,810 I asked him what his problem is with Carmelo Hayes. 539 00:28:13,843 --> 00:28:16,429 He says that Hayes, this is Wilson saying this, 540 00:28:16,463 --> 00:28:19,533 Hayes is poisoning the minds of the younger generation 541 00:28:19,566 --> 00:28:22,319 with this hyper masculinity and rhetoric. 542 00:28:22,351 --> 00:28:24,737 Uh, because Carmelo Hayes refers to himself as H1M, 543 00:28:24,771 --> 00:28:27,858 and it doesn't get more toxic than that. 544 00:28:27,890 --> 00:28:31,595 [Graves] Well, Kit Wilson also believes that Carmelo Hayes disrespected The Miz 545 00:28:31,628 --> 00:28:34,047 by not listening to the A-lister's advice. 546 00:28:34,081 --> 00:28:37,518 Wilson understands the value in lessons learned 547 00:28:37,551 --> 00:28:39,019 from someone the caliber of The Miz, 548 00:28:39,052 --> 00:28:41,855 and believes that Melo threw away a golden opportunity. 549 00:28:42,523 --> 00:28:47,427 [Cole] Well, Kit Wilson here tonight promises to expose Carmelo Hayes 550 00:28:47,461 --> 00:28:49,596 -in this one on one matchup. -Ring the bell! 551 00:28:49,629 --> 00:28:51,098 -[Cole] First time ever. -[bell dings] 552 00:28:51,130 --> 00:28:53,300 [Graves] Look at this. Wilson out of the gate, strong! 553 00:28:53,332 --> 00:28:56,086 [Cole] That's a bit, uh, toxic, the way that he started this matchup. 554 00:28:56,119 --> 00:28:59,289 I have a feeling you're not taking the teachings of Wilson seriously, Cole. 555 00:28:59,322 --> 00:29:01,308 [Cole] Kit may be a hypocrite. Let's see what happens 556 00:29:01,341 --> 00:29:04,912 as Hayes now unloads with the rights and the chops now to Kit Wilson. 557 00:29:04,945 --> 00:29:06,446 Three! Come on. Let's go. 558 00:29:08,649 --> 00:29:11,451 [Graves] Ah, thumb right to the eye from Kit Wilson. 559 00:29:11,485 --> 00:29:13,286 [crowd member] Who even is that guy? 560 00:29:13,320 --> 00:29:16,089 -[Cole] Wilson with a flying elbow. -No more toxic masculinity! 561 00:29:16,122 --> 00:29:17,390 [Cole] Very aggressive. 562 00:29:17,424 --> 00:29:19,860 -This is my workplace! -[Cole] Wilson tonight. 563 00:29:19,893 --> 00:29:21,695 [Graves] Well this is what Kit Wilson is all about. 564 00:29:21,727 --> 00:29:24,014 From bell to bell you release your aggression. 565 00:29:24,047 --> 00:29:26,632 It's not toxic when it happens inside of the ring. 566 00:29:26,667 --> 00:29:29,669 Then you leave it in the ring. And outside it's about acceptance. 567 00:29:29,703 --> 00:29:31,972 It's about understanding one another. 568 00:29:33,122 --> 00:29:34,625 Not about brutality. 569 00:29:34,658 --> 00:29:36,293 [Cole] You've done a lot of research into this. 570 00:29:36,860 --> 00:29:38,529 [Graves] I spent a lot of time around Kit Wilson. 571 00:29:38,562 --> 00:29:40,347 -Look at this. -Toxic! Toxic! Toxic! 572 00:29:40,379 --> 00:29:41,965 [Cole] Again, very aggressive. 573 00:29:41,999 --> 00:29:43,567 [Graves] Oh, that was unique! 574 00:29:43,600 --> 00:29:46,669 [Cole] He delivers a kick right to the back of the neck of Hayes. 575 00:29:46,703 --> 00:29:48,187 [crowd boos] 576 00:29:49,273 --> 00:29:51,692 [Cole] Kit Wilson calls this a new chapter. 577 00:29:51,725 --> 00:29:54,660 Said he's been saying a lot of things he's wanted to say. Oh, my goodness! 578 00:29:54,695 --> 00:29:55,696 Just dropped Hayes! 579 00:29:56,362 --> 00:29:57,781 -Cover! -One! Two! 580 00:29:57,813 --> 00:29:58,966 [Cole] And Hayes kicks out. 581 00:29:58,999 --> 00:30:00,082 [Graves] That was incredible. 582 00:30:00,117 --> 00:30:04,021 I don't know that I've ever seen a DDT executed quite like this. 583 00:30:04,053 --> 00:30:05,488 Look again. 584 00:30:05,522 --> 00:30:09,443 Kit Wilson in his bag tonight. 585 00:30:10,310 --> 00:30:13,613 Making the world a better place day by day. 586 00:30:14,380 --> 00:30:16,216 You should listen to Kit. I've learned a few things. 587 00:30:16,250 --> 00:30:19,101 You know, it's okay for guys to cry in movie theaters. 588 00:30:19,686 --> 00:30:22,990 I wept at Frankenstein the other night. It got me right in the feels. 589 00:30:23,023 --> 00:30:24,024 I can't hear you! 590 00:30:24,057 --> 00:30:26,275 -And I wasn't embarrassed afterwards. -You learned that from Kit? 591 00:30:26,310 --> 00:30:27,311 [Graves] Yeah. 592 00:30:28,262 --> 00:30:29,947 [Cole] Real self-help guru, isn't he? 593 00:30:30,964 --> 00:30:33,166 And Carmelo Hayes now, blocks the right hand. 594 00:30:33,199 --> 00:30:35,619 And here comes Carmelo Hayes now, fighting back. 595 00:30:36,470 --> 00:30:39,139 [Graves] Melo looking to take it back street style, throwing rights and lefts. 596 00:30:39,173 --> 00:30:40,506 It's what it's all about. 597 00:30:40,541 --> 00:30:44,711 Carmelo always feels like he's on the cusp of greatness. 598 00:30:44,745 --> 00:30:47,680 He could take a big step forward tonight. 599 00:30:47,714 --> 00:30:50,783 [Cole] A springboard clothesline. Now, face-first goes Kit Wilson. 600 00:30:50,817 --> 00:30:53,654 And Carmelo Hayes may have Wilson where he wants him. 601 00:30:56,974 --> 00:30:59,743 Hayes… Face-first goes Wilson again. 602 00:30:59,775 --> 00:31:02,212 Hayes into the cover. Is it enough to put Kit away? 603 00:31:02,745 --> 00:31:04,097 And a kickout by Wilson. 604 00:31:06,265 --> 00:31:09,418 Wilson gonna roll out of harm's way and regroup here. 605 00:31:09,453 --> 00:31:10,870 [Graves] It's all right, he's entitled. 606 00:31:11,922 --> 00:31:13,841 It's a high-stakes, high-pressure situation. 607 00:31:13,874 --> 00:31:15,993 Not everyone's mentally equipped… Oh, man! 608 00:31:16,025 --> 00:31:17,761 [Cole] He wasn't mentally equipped for that either, 609 00:31:17,793 --> 00:31:20,163 as Carmelo Hayes landed on his head. 610 00:31:20,197 --> 00:31:21,899 [Graves] Well, that's where the toxicity comes in. 611 00:31:21,932 --> 00:31:23,649 -Kit was just trying to… -[Cole] Oh, my goodness! 612 00:31:23,684 --> 00:31:27,771 Miz from behind sends Hayes into the ring post. 613 00:31:27,803 --> 00:31:29,889 [crowd booing] 614 00:31:29,923 --> 00:31:33,510 [Cole] And now Kit Wilson looking to steal a victory here 615 00:31:34,093 --> 00:31:38,064 -after The Miz took out Hayes. -[Graves] Wow! 616 00:31:38,649 --> 00:31:41,485 -[Cole] Elbow from Wilson. -[Graves] It's Friday. I'm in love. 617 00:31:41,517 --> 00:31:43,370 One! Two! 618 00:31:43,403 --> 00:31:44,705 [Cole] Hayes still in it! 619 00:31:45,656 --> 00:31:47,674 -[Graves] Wait. -[Cole] Much to the chagrin of that man. 620 00:31:47,707 --> 00:31:50,092 [Graves] Miz… What are you… 621 00:31:50,127 --> 00:31:52,963 I mean, Miz is as baffled as anybody. 622 00:31:53,480 --> 00:31:57,016 [Cole] Baffled? I mean, Miz was the one who became extremely jealous over Hayes… 623 00:31:58,635 --> 00:31:59,986 and had these issues with the man, and… 624 00:32:00,020 --> 00:32:03,907 First 48 by Carmelo Hayes! 625 00:32:03,940 --> 00:32:05,708 One! Two! 626 00:32:05,742 --> 00:32:06,743 -Three! -[Cole] Case closed. 627 00:32:06,776 --> 00:32:07,860 [bell dings] 628 00:32:07,895 --> 00:32:09,346 ♪ 'Cause I'm the greatest Ain't no hatin' ♪ 629 00:32:09,379 --> 00:32:11,514 [Nash] Here is your winner, 630 00:32:11,548 --> 00:32:14,735 Carmelo Hayes! 631 00:32:14,767 --> 00:32:17,286 [Cole] And now Miz. Skull-Crushing Finale! 632 00:32:17,321 --> 00:32:18,804 Come on, Miz! What are you doing? 633 00:32:18,839 --> 00:32:20,541 You tell me it's over? 634 00:32:20,573 --> 00:32:24,695 Huh? You're gonna tell me it's over after the time I wasted on you? 635 00:32:25,329 --> 00:32:28,447 It's not over until I say it's over. 636 00:32:29,683 --> 00:32:32,285 -[Brewer] Let's go, Miz. Get out of here. -[Cole] Corey, remember last week, 637 00:32:32,319 --> 00:32:37,024 Carmelo Hayes said it was over between he and The Miz. They were even. 638 00:32:38,207 --> 00:32:40,977 The Miz obviously felt differently. 639 00:32:42,879 --> 00:32:44,548 [crowd booing] 640 00:32:52,255 --> 00:32:56,642 Well, it is unfortunate to see what Miz and Melo's friendship has devolved into. 641 00:32:56,677 --> 00:32:58,728 But speaking of friendship, 642 00:32:58,762 --> 00:33:01,715 I am here with the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, 643 00:33:01,747 --> 00:33:03,750 Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair. 644 00:33:03,783 --> 00:33:07,987 Alexa, before your match tonight, I wanted to say congratulations to you both 645 00:33:08,021 --> 00:33:11,375 on a successful title defense this past Monday. 646 00:33:11,408 --> 00:33:13,126 And also wanted to ask your thoughts 647 00:33:13,159 --> 00:33:16,580 on the subsequent attack from the Kabuki Warriors. 648 00:33:16,612 --> 00:33:20,184 If the Kabuki Warriors have a problem, they know where to find us. 649 00:33:20,216 --> 00:33:21,985 But they're just chasing what we already have. 650 00:33:23,153 --> 00:33:25,722 Everybody wants what we have because it works. 651 00:33:25,755 --> 00:33:28,207 I usually don't let people in, but I let Lexi in. 652 00:33:28,242 --> 00:33:30,811 And I think her life is better because of it. 653 00:33:32,663 --> 00:33:33,664 You're unbelievable. 654 00:33:33,697 --> 00:33:34,781 Thank you. 655 00:33:34,814 --> 00:33:37,251 Now you see, Nia, she still lives in fear. 656 00:33:37,283 --> 00:33:38,968 So she's not healed. 657 00:33:39,586 --> 00:33:43,907 That's why she has no friends. Classic Gemini behavior. 658 00:33:43,940 --> 00:33:45,576 What is… What is the… [stammers] 659 00:33:47,159 --> 00:33:49,045 Nia's been living in bitterness for years. 660 00:33:49,079 --> 00:33:51,715 And tonight, I'm going to remind her why I outgrew her. 661 00:33:52,850 --> 00:33:53,900 Let's go. 662 00:33:55,185 --> 00:33:57,036 Classic Leo behavior. 663 00:33:58,237 --> 00:33:59,572 Good luck tonight, Alexa. 664 00:34:01,341 --> 00:34:04,144 ["Not like Most Girls" playing] 665 00:34:05,879 --> 00:34:06,879 [Cole] Interesting. 666 00:34:08,364 --> 00:34:09,533 [Graves] That's a word for it. 667 00:34:16,123 --> 00:34:17,123 [bell dings] 668 00:34:17,156 --> 00:34:20,743 [Nash] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 669 00:34:20,777 --> 00:34:25,882 Introducing first from San Diego, California, 670 00:34:25,915 --> 00:34:30,036 Nia Jax! 671 00:34:30,069 --> 00:34:34,690 [Cole] Well, Nia has been bitter for many, many months now, 672 00:34:34,725 --> 00:34:39,379 since losing the WWE Women's Championship to Tiffany Stratton 673 00:34:39,413 --> 00:34:41,397 just a couple of days into the new year. 674 00:34:42,348 --> 00:34:46,303 [Graves] But an angry Nia Jax is a motivated Nia Jax 675 00:34:46,335 --> 00:34:48,572 is a dangerous Nia Jax 676 00:34:48,605 --> 00:34:53,293 and is the woman that Alexa Bliss has to deal with one on one, next. 677 00:35:00,984 --> 00:35:03,770 I understand. I understand I'm not cleared. 678 00:35:03,804 --> 00:35:07,374 I understand, but all I'm asking is let me just be out there. 679 00:35:07,406 --> 00:35:09,576 I've known the Motor City Machine Guns a long time. 680 00:35:09,610 --> 00:35:11,111 Let me stand out there and have their back. 681 00:35:11,144 --> 00:35:13,163 Otherwise, you know how it goes with the MFT. 682 00:35:13,197 --> 00:35:14,431 -[groans] -Please, Nick. 683 00:35:14,464 --> 00:35:15,883 Sami, 684 00:35:15,915 --> 00:35:18,952 I appreciate the fighter in you. And I know you want to be out there. 685 00:35:18,986 --> 00:35:20,354 I've known those guys a long time too. 686 00:35:20,386 --> 00:35:22,890 But you're not cleared. 687 00:35:22,923 --> 00:35:27,211 And when it comes to the MFTs, it's just gonna make things worse. 688 00:35:27,243 --> 00:35:30,881 So I'm asking you, please sit this one out. 689 00:35:32,382 --> 00:35:34,852 All right, Nick. I'll sit this one out. 690 00:35:34,884 --> 00:35:35,886 Appreciate that. 691 00:35:37,371 --> 00:35:40,022 [chuckling] Hey. 692 00:35:40,891 --> 00:35:42,860 -Hey, I wanted to tell you in person… -How you doing, man? 693 00:35:42,893 --> 00:35:44,928 …what you did with the US title, it's great. 694 00:35:44,962 --> 00:35:46,613 I'm proud of you. You should be proud of you. 695 00:35:46,647 --> 00:35:48,065 Thank you very much. 696 00:35:48,098 --> 00:35:50,433 I'm dealing with all this stuff now. I'm dealing with the MFTs. 697 00:35:50,467 --> 00:35:53,303 But, I don't know, hopefully once that's done, you know… 698 00:35:54,171 --> 00:35:56,573 -I don't know. Better days ahead, right? -Absolutely. Yeah. 699 00:35:56,607 --> 00:35:58,375 -Hey, man. Good luck tomorrow with Drew. -Thank you. 700 00:35:58,408 --> 00:36:00,477 -I'm pulling for you, all right? -Thank you. Thank you. 701 00:36:02,962 --> 00:36:04,080 Okay, two things. 702 00:36:04,698 --> 00:36:09,169 First one, no easy way to say this, but I have to do my due diligence. 703 00:36:09,203 --> 00:36:11,672 I need to look you in the eye and ask you. 704 00:36:12,406 --> 00:36:15,909 Did you have anything to do with the attack on Jacob Fatu? 705 00:36:17,009 --> 00:36:19,112 I know it's your job to ask. 706 00:36:19,145 --> 00:36:22,598 No, I liked Jacob. I'm sorry about what happened. 707 00:36:22,633 --> 00:36:24,218 Okay, it's good enough for me. 708 00:36:24,250 --> 00:36:25,469 Second piece of business. 709 00:36:27,020 --> 00:36:29,223 As you know, this is the contract for your match tomorrow night, 710 00:36:29,256 --> 00:36:30,774 Saturday Night's Main Event. 711 00:36:30,807 --> 00:36:31,924 You have a copy. 712 00:36:31,959 --> 00:36:34,862 I trust that everything in the contract is okay with you. 713 00:36:34,895 --> 00:36:37,647 I mean, I know it's on the up-and-up. You don't have to show it to me. 714 00:36:38,598 --> 00:36:39,600 You got to show it to Drew. 715 00:36:40,901 --> 00:36:42,085 That's next. 716 00:36:42,118 --> 00:36:44,304 -I'll see you out there. Thanks, Nick. -All right. Thanks, Cody. 717 00:36:46,589 --> 00:36:49,209 [Cole] Cody and Drew face-to-face tonight to sign the contract. 718 00:36:49,243 --> 00:36:54,731 Meanwhile, Nia Jax set for one-on-one action here on Friday Night SmackDown. 719 00:37:02,823 --> 00:37:06,192 ♪ I'm not like most girls ♪ 720 00:37:06,226 --> 00:37:10,681 ♪ There's only one of me And I bet you'll be out before I count… ♪ 721 00:37:10,714 --> 00:37:12,216 [music fades] 722 00:37:12,249 --> 00:37:14,116 ["The Fury" playing] 723 00:37:31,500 --> 00:37:36,139 [Nash] And her opponent, accompanied by Charlotte Flair, 724 00:37:36,173 --> 00:37:38,558 from Columbus, Ohio, 725 00:37:38,592 --> 00:37:45,182 she is one half of the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, 726 00:37:45,949 --> 00:37:50,604 Alexa Bliss! 727 00:37:50,636 --> 00:37:53,040 [Cole] Okay, Corey. I've been wanting to get your take 728 00:37:53,073 --> 00:37:57,426 on this odd couple relationship between Charlotte and Alexa, the tag champs. 729 00:37:57,461 --> 00:38:00,913 [Graves] I find it to be inauthentic, unbelievable, 730 00:38:00,948 --> 00:38:02,966 and detrimental to the careers of both women. 731 00:38:03,000 --> 00:38:04,433 -[Cole] You know who you sound like? -Who? 732 00:38:04,468 --> 00:38:05,618 -[Cole] Nia Jax. -[Graves] Well, 733 00:38:05,652 --> 00:38:07,538 that's why Nia and I get along so well. 734 00:38:07,571 --> 00:38:11,475 We both live in reality. Here's the deal. Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair, 735 00:38:11,508 --> 00:38:15,879 individually, two of the greatest superstars in WWE history. 736 00:38:15,913 --> 00:38:17,848 Together, yes, they're holding the gold. 737 00:38:17,881 --> 00:38:21,201 But this whole charade, they're trying to portray to the fans, 738 00:38:21,234 --> 00:38:22,236 that they're buddies… 739 00:38:22,269 --> 00:38:26,138 it's like they watched a bunch of movies about friends and decided to act it out. 740 00:38:26,173 --> 00:38:28,709 It's not believable. I don't buy it for a second. 741 00:38:28,741 --> 00:38:31,944 I think it's a matter of time before they try to stab one another in the back. 742 00:38:31,979 --> 00:38:34,314 [Cole] So let's say what you're saying is true. 743 00:38:34,348 --> 00:38:35,949 -[Graves] Probably is. -[Cole] You cannot doubt 744 00:38:35,982 --> 00:38:37,851 the success that these two have had. 745 00:38:37,884 --> 00:38:41,438 Look what they did on Monday night against Bayley and Lyra over on Raw. 746 00:38:41,471 --> 00:38:42,823 [Graves] Listen, at the end of the day, 747 00:38:42,856 --> 00:38:46,877 yes, the machine has become greater than the sum of its parts at the moment. 748 00:38:46,910 --> 00:38:49,246 It's not sustainable. That's my point. 749 00:38:49,279 --> 00:38:51,397 -Because Alexa Bliss, like it or not… -[bell dings] 750 00:38:51,431 --> 00:38:53,033 -Boom! See? -[Cole] Nia Jax from behind! 751 00:38:53,066 --> 00:38:56,270 [Graves] Bliss was taking time that she ordinarily wouldn't have, 752 00:38:56,303 --> 00:38:59,823 because Charlotte Flair demands the attention and vice versa. 753 00:38:59,857 --> 00:39:03,861 Once upon a time, the only person on Earth Alexa Bliss cared about was herself. 754 00:39:03,894 --> 00:39:05,596 Same can be said for Charlotte Flair. 755 00:39:05,629 --> 00:39:07,096 Right now I'm just not buying it. 756 00:39:07,130 --> 00:39:09,415 They could prove me wrong, but it ain't going to be easy. 757 00:39:09,449 --> 00:39:11,051 [Cole] Well, Corey, they better stick together. 758 00:39:11,084 --> 00:39:14,054 Now they've got the Kabuki Warriors to worry about, it looks like. 759 00:39:14,087 --> 00:39:16,640 As Nia Jax with a big splash in the corner. 760 00:39:16,673 --> 00:39:19,526 [Graves] Well, right now the only person Bliss needs to concern herself with 761 00:39:19,560 --> 00:39:22,479 is the Irresistible Force, Nia Jax, 762 00:39:22,513 --> 00:39:27,267 who has the physical ability to break just about any human being walking the planet. 763 00:39:27,301 --> 00:39:30,537 [Cole] These two have met eight times over the years. 764 00:39:30,571 --> 00:39:32,723 Half those matches have been in title matches, 765 00:39:32,756 --> 00:39:36,827 including, remember what happened back in June of 2018? 766 00:39:36,859 --> 00:39:39,429 The night that Alexa Bliss won the Money in the Bank contract. 767 00:39:39,462 --> 00:39:43,250 Cashed it in on the same night on Nia Jax to win the Championship. 768 00:39:43,283 --> 00:39:45,853 [Graves] Unfortunately for Bliss, the element of surprise 769 00:39:45,886 --> 00:39:48,488 -is not afforded her this evening. -[screams] 770 00:39:49,056 --> 00:39:52,342 [Graves] And Bliss just came face-to-face with Jax. 771 00:39:52,375 --> 00:39:55,145 And that's what happens when you run into a brick wall. 772 00:39:55,179 --> 00:39:56,997 [Cole] And again, we mentioned this earlier, 773 00:39:57,029 --> 00:40:00,350 Nia Jax has just been bitter and upset 774 00:40:00,384 --> 00:40:04,304 ever since she lost the Championship back in January to Tiffany Stratton. 775 00:40:04,337 --> 00:40:06,038 [Graves] You say that like there's something wrong 776 00:40:06,073 --> 00:40:07,875 with being disappointed and upset 777 00:40:07,908 --> 00:40:11,361 because you lost the most prestigious title in your division. 778 00:40:11,395 --> 00:40:13,346 -The most… -[Cole] Oh! Nobody home. 779 00:40:13,380 --> 00:40:15,732 [Graves] The most valuable aspect of your career. 780 00:40:15,766 --> 00:40:20,136 Why on earth would Nia Jax be mad that she lost the title? Hmm? 781 00:40:20,170 --> 00:40:21,922 [Cole] You look at this matchup, 782 00:40:21,955 --> 00:40:24,825 the size differential could be a mismatch, but not the case. 783 00:40:24,857 --> 00:40:28,846 Alexa Bliss, of course, a former five-time world champion. 784 00:40:28,879 --> 00:40:31,748 [Graves] Listen, Bliss has made a career out of defying the odds. 785 00:40:31,781 --> 00:40:33,267 No doubt about it. 786 00:40:33,299 --> 00:40:35,819 She's got tenacity that's second to none. 787 00:40:35,853 --> 00:40:38,404 She's got a very high in-ring IQ. 788 00:40:39,106 --> 00:40:41,924 But sometimes your IQ is no match for raw power, 789 00:40:41,959 --> 00:40:44,428 which Nia Jax has overabundance of. 790 00:40:44,461 --> 00:40:46,413 [Cole] Yeah, she may have run into a buzz saw tonight. 791 00:40:46,446 --> 00:40:49,783 Nia Jax with a hip right to the face of Alexa. 792 00:40:49,816 --> 00:40:51,969 Wait a minute, Bliss countered. Bliss countered. 793 00:40:52,752 --> 00:40:55,939 As Bliss got out of the way and now it's Alexa Bliss on the attack. 794 00:40:55,973 --> 00:40:57,991 [Graves] I think Alexa avoided disaster. 795 00:40:58,942 --> 00:40:59,942 [Cole] Yeah, momentarily. 796 00:40:59,977 --> 00:41:01,845 [Graves] But disaster has found her. 797 00:41:01,879 --> 00:41:04,798 [Cole] Off the barricade, just the power of Nia. 798 00:41:06,116 --> 00:41:07,551 [Jax] I just did that to your mommy. 799 00:41:08,067 --> 00:41:11,638 [Cole] There's a reason she's called the Irresistible Force. 800 00:41:11,672 --> 00:41:13,607 Driving Bliss into the barricade again. 801 00:41:13,640 --> 00:41:17,109 Nia Jax is dominating as she takes a bow. 802 00:41:17,144 --> 00:41:18,145 [crowd booing] 803 00:41:20,981 --> 00:41:22,616 [crowd clapping rhythmically] 804 00:41:22,649 --> 00:41:24,984 [Cole] Nia Jax has been controlling Alexa Bliss. 805 00:41:25,018 --> 00:41:27,321 Bliss showing some heart, staying in this thing. 806 00:41:27,354 --> 00:41:30,057 But it may just be a matter of time. 807 00:41:30,089 --> 00:41:32,009 And a big splash by Nia. 808 00:41:32,042 --> 00:41:34,560 [Graves] No one's ever going to doubt the heart of Alexa Bliss. 809 00:41:34,595 --> 00:41:36,930 But sometimes it takes more than heart 810 00:41:36,964 --> 00:41:41,752 to conquer a challenge as powerful as the Irresistible Force. 811 00:41:41,785 --> 00:41:45,172 Oh! Bliss out of the way. Avoided disaster again. 812 00:41:45,205 --> 00:41:47,156 [Cole] And again, her friend Charlotte Flair 813 00:41:47,191 --> 00:41:50,060 trying to rally her tag team partner, Alexa Bliss. 814 00:41:52,346 --> 00:41:54,681 Mentioned this earlier. Charlotte looks actually concerned 815 00:41:54,714 --> 00:41:58,519 over the fact that Bliss is getting woman-handled here tonight by Jax. 816 00:41:58,551 --> 00:42:00,770 [Graves] I'm telling you, it's just because Charlotte's concerned 817 00:42:00,804 --> 00:42:02,806 about their next championship defense, 818 00:42:02,839 --> 00:42:05,676 because Charlotte likes those championship paychecks. 819 00:42:05,709 --> 00:42:08,779 Charlotte likes all the perks that come with being Women's Tag Team Champion. 820 00:42:08,812 --> 00:42:11,915 [Cole] Well, Charlotte doing a great job helping Bliss out here in this matchup 821 00:42:11,949 --> 00:42:14,801 -no matter what your take is. -I think Engler needs to pay attention. 822 00:42:14,835 --> 00:42:17,538 I think Charlotte Flair is bending the rules a little bit here. 823 00:42:17,571 --> 00:42:20,707 [Cole] She's not doing anything really, against Nia, 824 00:42:21,658 --> 00:42:23,243 just showing support for her buddy. 825 00:42:23,777 --> 00:42:25,645 Bliss whipped into the corner. 826 00:42:25,679 --> 00:42:27,915 Runs in… Nia runs into a boot. 827 00:42:30,951 --> 00:42:33,337 [Graves] Bliss trying to mount some offense. 828 00:42:33,370 --> 00:42:34,821 -And she does. -[Cole] There we go. 829 00:42:34,855 --> 00:42:37,558 [Graves] And Jax is down, and Alexa's got an opportunity here. 830 00:42:42,996 --> 00:42:46,033 This is what Alexa Bliss had to expect to do tonight, 831 00:42:46,066 --> 00:42:48,417 try to weather the storm of Nia Jax. 832 00:42:48,452 --> 00:42:52,873 Let this match go a little deeper, hope Nia tires herself out a little bit. 833 00:42:52,906 --> 00:42:56,542 We've seen great durability from Alexa Bliss in this matchup, doing just that. 834 00:42:56,577 --> 00:42:59,712 [Cole] Has made a career out of her stamina in the ring 835 00:42:59,746 --> 00:43:01,698 as Charlotte Flair wills her on. 836 00:43:01,732 --> 00:43:02,749 Crossbody by Alexa. 837 00:43:02,783 --> 00:43:03,917 One! Two! 838 00:43:03,951 --> 00:43:07,254 [Cole] Lateral press. And Jax kicks out at two with authority. 839 00:43:07,287 --> 00:43:09,056 And Bliss hit the bottom rope hard. 840 00:43:11,525 --> 00:43:15,812 Nia's in trouble though, she's down and golden opportunity here for Bliss. 841 00:43:17,013 --> 00:43:18,714 [Graves] Bliss wants the DDT. 842 00:43:18,749 --> 00:43:21,201 Nia sensed it coming to shrug her off. 843 00:43:21,234 --> 00:43:23,170 [Cole] Shoulder-first into the steel post. 844 00:43:23,203 --> 00:43:24,938 And an opportunity now for Alexa. 845 00:43:26,507 --> 00:43:27,674 Down goes Nia. 846 00:43:31,562 --> 00:43:33,297 Whatever it was, it was effective. 847 00:43:33,913 --> 00:43:35,382 As Jax is in trouble. 848 00:43:36,133 --> 00:43:38,352 And Alexa, looking to climb up top. 849 00:43:38,384 --> 00:43:40,770 -Nia Jax's gonna meet her there though. -[Graves] Uh-oh. 850 00:43:40,804 --> 00:43:44,525 [Cole] Nia again, the Samoan Drop to Bliss! 851 00:43:44,558 --> 00:43:46,259 -One! Two! -[Cole] Falls into the cover. 852 00:43:46,844 --> 00:43:48,862 And Bliss just gets the shoulder up. 853 00:43:48,895 --> 00:43:50,647 Very anxious Charlotte on the apron. 854 00:43:53,433 --> 00:43:55,819 [Graves] Nia Jax just gave a Samoan drop so hard 855 00:43:55,853 --> 00:43:58,839 it knocked Dan Engler's shoe off his foot while he was counting. 856 00:43:58,872 --> 00:44:02,375 Incredible impact from the Irresistible Force. 857 00:44:02,409 --> 00:44:05,245 Did you see that little smirk on the face of Nia, Cole? 858 00:44:05,279 --> 00:44:09,333 That is dangerous. That means Nia is feeling good right now. 859 00:44:09,366 --> 00:44:12,452 She's feeling motivated. She's feeling ready to finish the job. 860 00:44:12,486 --> 00:44:14,555 [Cole] She's got Alexa Bliss in deep trouble. 861 00:44:15,538 --> 00:44:16,740 -Back up. -Get out of here! 862 00:44:16,772 --> 00:44:19,593 [Engler] No, no, no, no! Charlotte, don't touch her. Do not touch her. 863 00:44:19,625 --> 00:44:21,261 [Cole] Nia mouthing off to the Queen. 864 00:44:21,295 --> 00:44:22,746 [Graves] I mean, let's be honest. 865 00:44:22,779 --> 00:44:24,397 I'm as big a fan of Charlotte Flair as anyone, 866 00:44:24,431 --> 00:44:26,350 but I don't know why the Queen's out here. 867 00:44:26,383 --> 00:44:28,051 [Cole laughs] Corey… 868 00:44:28,085 --> 00:44:30,103 [Graves] It's an individual one-on-one matchup. 869 00:44:30,687 --> 00:44:31,939 [Cole] I guess you're right. I mean, 870 00:44:31,971 --> 00:44:34,790 Axiom wasn't out here for Frazer's match earlier. 871 00:44:35,741 --> 00:44:39,029 But nonetheless Charlotte upon the apron 872 00:44:40,013 --> 00:44:41,531 has not touched Nia Jax, 873 00:44:41,565 --> 00:44:44,484 but it allows Alexa Bliss to take over. 874 00:44:44,518 --> 00:44:47,154 It looked like Nia was going for the Annihilator. 875 00:44:47,703 --> 00:44:49,373 -And Alexa gonna stack up Jax now. -One! Two! 876 00:44:49,406 --> 00:44:50,958 -Three! -[Cole] And pick up the win, 877 00:44:50,991 --> 00:44:52,926 given assist to Charlotte! 878 00:44:52,960 --> 00:44:54,962 [Nash] Here is your winner, 879 00:44:55,712 --> 00:45:00,384 Alexa Bliss! 880 00:45:02,152 --> 00:45:04,371 [Graves] Come on, Cole. Justify this to me. 881 00:45:04,404 --> 00:45:07,723 What was essentially a two-on-one handicap match 882 00:45:07,758 --> 00:45:10,027 against the Women's Tag Team Champions, 883 00:45:10,060 --> 00:45:11,812 Nia Jax comes up short. 884 00:45:11,845 --> 00:45:12,962 Shocker. 885 00:45:12,996 --> 00:45:16,866 [Cole stammers] All I'm going to say about it is that the friendship paid off. 886 00:45:18,202 --> 00:45:19,469 [Graves] All I'm going to say is 887 00:45:19,502 --> 00:45:23,089 I would be very careful around Nia Jax in the future. 888 00:45:30,263 --> 00:45:31,932 What the hell do you want? 889 00:45:31,964 --> 00:45:33,567 You want a fight or something? 890 00:45:34,685 --> 00:45:36,752 No, I don't want to fight you. 891 00:45:37,703 --> 00:45:40,223 Well, good. Go trick or treat or something. 892 00:45:41,158 --> 00:45:42,926 What's wrong with this dude, man? Trying to… 893 00:45:45,645 --> 00:45:47,781 -I want to fight you. -Mm-hmm? 894 00:45:47,814 --> 00:45:50,183 Last week you put your hands on me. 895 00:45:50,750 --> 00:45:53,086 So now I want a piece of you. 896 00:45:53,120 --> 00:45:54,404 [MFT chuckles] 897 00:45:55,404 --> 00:45:57,491 All right. All right, Fenix. 898 00:45:57,524 --> 00:46:00,027 Next week. It's you and him. 899 00:46:00,060 --> 00:46:01,627 [scoffs] It's a bad idea. 900 00:46:01,662 --> 00:46:02,980 -Good. -[MFT] Oh! 901 00:46:03,913 --> 00:46:06,533 [breathes heavily, yells] 902 00:46:06,567 --> 00:46:08,435 Whoa. Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. Hey. 903 00:46:09,786 --> 00:46:11,305 Focus on tonight, all right? 904 00:46:11,337 --> 00:46:13,390 Focus on tonight. We'll deal with him next week. 905 00:46:15,558 --> 00:46:17,344 [Cole] Wow, the guts of Rey Fenix. 906 00:46:19,029 --> 00:46:23,049 [Graves] Well, in just about 24 hours it's Saturday Night's Main Event. 907 00:46:23,083 --> 00:46:25,319 The American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes 908 00:46:25,352 --> 00:46:28,422 defends his Undisputed WWE Championship 909 00:46:28,455 --> 00:46:31,325 against Drew McIntyre. 910 00:46:31,357 --> 00:46:33,710 Tonight in Salt Lake City on SmackDown, 911 00:46:33,743 --> 00:46:37,663 we make it official and sign on the dotted line. 912 00:46:37,698 --> 00:46:38,699 Still to come. 913 00:46:45,739 --> 00:46:51,278 Aleister Black, with everything you've done to me for the past few months, 914 00:46:51,310 --> 00:46:52,645 I should hate you. 915 00:46:53,430 --> 00:46:54,431 But I don't. 916 00:46:55,281 --> 00:46:57,718 I don't hate all your sneak attacks. 917 00:46:58,752 --> 00:47:01,455 I don't hate the fact that you used your wife. 918 00:47:02,705 --> 00:47:06,058 I don't even hate the fact that you set my face on fire. 919 00:47:07,761 --> 00:47:12,266 For some reason, my existence has been personal to you. 920 00:47:12,966 --> 00:47:16,019 Well, guess what, Aleister, you win. 921 00:47:16,737 --> 00:47:18,105 It's personal to me now. 922 00:47:19,423 --> 00:47:20,656 You know what's coming. 923 00:47:21,325 --> 00:47:22,593 You won't know when. 924 00:47:23,176 --> 00:47:24,645 You won't know how. 925 00:47:25,645 --> 00:47:26,647 But you know why. 926 00:47:28,464 --> 00:47:30,750 When I finally get my hands on you, Aleister, 927 00:47:32,669 --> 00:47:35,656 not even the devil himself will stop me. 928 00:47:36,623 --> 00:47:37,924 You spread your poison. 929 00:47:39,058 --> 00:47:45,265 Now you feel my venom when punishment comes for you. 930 00:47:46,350 --> 00:47:49,236 [chuckles] Happy Halloween. 931 00:47:52,172 --> 00:47:55,241 [Graves] In a matchup we will still make official later tonight, 932 00:47:55,275 --> 00:48:00,464 the American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes, defends his Undisputed WWE Championship 933 00:48:00,497 --> 00:48:04,768 against the Scottish Warrior, Drew McIntyre. 934 00:48:04,801 --> 00:48:07,587 [Cole] Dominik Mysterio's reign as Intercontinental Champion 935 00:48:07,621 --> 00:48:10,240 is in deep, deep trouble. 936 00:48:10,274 --> 00:48:12,725 Triple Threat match, no champion's advantage, 937 00:48:12,759 --> 00:48:16,180 as he takes on Penta and Rusev live. 938 00:48:16,212 --> 00:48:19,165 [Graves] With Seth Rollins being taken out of the equation, 939 00:48:19,199 --> 00:48:23,569 Monday Night Raw needs a World Heavyweight Champion. 940 00:48:23,604 --> 00:48:25,856 Who will get the job done? 941 00:48:25,888 --> 00:48:29,109 Will it be, Main Event Jey Uso, 942 00:48:29,142 --> 00:48:32,379 or will it be the best in the world, CM Punk? 943 00:48:33,763 --> 00:48:37,801 [Cole] And also the WWE Women's Championship on the line. 944 00:48:37,834 --> 00:48:40,337 She may not be 100%, but she's a fighting champion, 945 00:48:40,370 --> 00:48:45,058 Tiffany Stratton goes head-to-head with The Storm, Jade Cargill, 946 00:48:45,091 --> 00:48:48,662 live tomorrow night on Saturday Night's Main Event. 947 00:48:52,633 --> 00:48:55,067 So, okay, we're 24 hours away from Saturday Night's Main Event, 948 00:48:55,102 --> 00:48:57,837 -and you are not 100%, clearly. -No, I'm gonna be fine. 949 00:48:57,870 --> 00:48:59,839 I want to go through with this. I want to defend my title. 950 00:48:59,873 --> 00:49:01,975 -I'm gonna beat Jade-- -No, Nick has a right to be concerned. 951 00:49:02,009 --> 00:49:03,861 And judging by the shape you're in, 952 00:49:03,894 --> 00:49:06,196 it looks like Tiffy Time's coming to an end. 953 00:49:06,230 --> 00:49:08,549 You really should have accepted our offer for backup. 954 00:49:08,582 --> 00:49:11,634 That way you'd have someone to blame when Jade dissolves you tomorrow. 955 00:49:11,667 --> 00:49:14,587 You know, if you keep talking like that, I'll find the Tiffy Time to beat your ass 956 00:49:14,620 --> 00:49:16,006 -like I did last week. -How professional. 957 00:49:16,038 --> 00:49:20,327 Don't worry. Don't worry. She won't be talking like that after tomorrow, 958 00:49:20,359 --> 00:49:22,645 or talking at all. 959 00:49:22,679 --> 00:49:24,731 Period. Bye. 960 00:49:24,765 --> 00:49:29,303 [singsongy] Nicholas. PSA, we are only nine days away. 961 00:49:30,453 --> 00:49:31,672 From? 962 00:49:31,705 --> 00:49:35,926 Hello? Giulia ruining the most historic WWE run ever. 963 00:49:35,959 --> 00:49:38,312 [stammers] Spell it out, Chelsea. What is it now? 964 00:49:38,345 --> 00:49:40,647 Me, Nicholas, me. As your first-ever, longest-reigning, 965 00:49:40,681 --> 00:49:42,249 most dangerous United States Women's Champion. 966 00:49:42,281 --> 00:49:45,519 Hello! And honestly, it's becoming a little scary 967 00:49:45,551 --> 00:49:49,071 and not in the cute little Halloween spooky-ookey way, okay? 968 00:49:49,106 --> 00:49:50,958 Justice must be served actually. 969 00:49:50,991 --> 00:49:52,576 That's right, I want… 970 00:49:53,292 --> 00:49:54,511 -a match. -A match. Yes. 971 00:49:54,545 --> 00:49:55,546 -What? -[Fyre] Immediately. 972 00:49:55,578 --> 00:49:58,015 First of all, this title's been around like a year. 973 00:49:58,048 --> 00:50:00,317 -And that's not how it works, Chelsea. -No, it's fine. 974 00:50:00,350 --> 00:50:05,339 If Chelsea thinks she is the better champion, she can prove it. 975 00:50:05,372 --> 00:50:06,507 No. 976 00:50:06,540 --> 00:50:10,027 All right, fine. Yeah, you can have a match next week. Bye. 977 00:50:10,894 --> 00:50:13,263 -[chuckles] -Arrivederci. 978 00:50:13,297 --> 00:50:15,065 -[snickers] Arrivederci. -Yeah, arriv… 979 00:50:16,116 --> 00:50:19,051 Can you imagine your first- and fourth-ever, 980 00:50:19,086 --> 00:50:20,470 longest-reigning, most dangerous-- 981 00:50:20,504 --> 00:50:22,105 -And you deserve-- -[screams] 982 00:50:22,138 --> 00:50:24,040 [screaming] Whoa, whoa! No. No! 983 00:50:24,074 --> 00:50:25,676 [both clamoring] 984 00:50:30,797 --> 00:50:31,999 ["Taking It All" playing] 985 00:50:32,031 --> 00:50:34,033 [Graves] You got to feel bad for Chelsea Green. 986 00:50:34,067 --> 00:50:35,935 The poor woman can't catch a break. 987 00:50:35,969 --> 00:50:36,970 [Cole] It's Halloween. 988 00:50:37,703 --> 00:50:39,205 What does that have to do with anything? 989 00:50:40,507 --> 00:50:42,725 [Cole] It's Halloween all year for Nikki, right? 990 00:50:42,759 --> 00:50:44,127 [Graves] That's right. 991 00:50:44,161 --> 00:50:45,529 ♪ The one who will not take that loss ♪ 992 00:50:45,562 --> 00:50:47,096 -♪ We're taking it all ♪ -♪ We the ones ♪ 993 00:50:47,129 --> 00:50:50,299 ♪ We kick down the door Dropping you down to the floor ♪ 994 00:50:50,334 --> 00:50:52,586 -[bell dings] -[Nash] The following tag team contest 995 00:50:52,618 --> 00:50:54,571 is scheduled for one fall. 996 00:50:54,605 --> 00:51:00,894 Introducing first, accompanied by Solo Sikoa, Tanga Loa and Talla Tonga, 997 00:51:01,461 --> 00:51:05,432 JC Mateo and Tama Tonga, 998 00:51:05,464 --> 00:51:08,734 MFT! 999 00:51:08,769 --> 00:51:12,940 [Cole] Corey, Rey Fenix put the MFTs in a mood moments ago. 1000 00:51:12,973 --> 00:51:17,194 [Graves] I really respect the fire shown by Rey Fenix, saying he wants a fight 1001 00:51:17,227 --> 00:51:21,964 not just with any member of MFT, but Talla Tonga, the giant of the group. 1002 00:51:21,999 --> 00:51:25,519 A bold move by Rey Fenix. 1003 00:51:25,551 --> 00:51:28,754 [Cole] Yeah, but does that bode well for the Motor City Machine Guns 1004 00:51:28,788 --> 00:51:32,292 who are set to take on MFTs in a tag match? 1005 00:51:32,326 --> 00:51:34,895 [Graves] If there's any justice in this world, it shouldn't matter. 1006 00:51:34,928 --> 00:51:38,115 But the fact is, where the MFTs go, you're not fighting one, 1007 00:51:38,147 --> 00:51:40,734 you're fighting all of them, no matter who gets the nod. 1008 00:51:40,767 --> 00:51:45,806 Either way, two members of MFT against the Motor City Machine Guns next. 1009 00:51:46,690 --> 00:51:49,660 ♪ I am controlling the game You shouldn't have stepped in my lane ♪ 1010 00:51:49,692 --> 00:51:50,694 ♪ We not the same ♪ 1011 00:51:50,727 --> 00:51:52,095 ♪ I am elite Note the name ♪ 1012 00:51:54,932 --> 00:51:56,933 [Cole] Now we're back to real action, ladies and gentlemen. 1013 00:51:56,966 --> 00:52:02,189 JC Mateo, Tama Tonga from the MFTs ready for action. 1014 00:52:03,207 --> 00:52:05,491 ♪ I am a king I do not ever pretend ♪ 1015 00:52:05,526 --> 00:52:06,527 [music fades] 1016 00:52:06,560 --> 00:52:08,161 ["Raise Your Fist" playing] 1017 00:52:15,035 --> 00:52:16,603 ♪ Raise your fist ♪ 1018 00:52:18,071 --> 00:52:19,272 ♪ Raise your fist ♪ 1019 00:52:20,707 --> 00:52:21,708 ♪ Raise your fist ♪ 1020 00:52:30,750 --> 00:52:33,921 ♪ Oh, let's go ♪ 1021 00:52:33,953 --> 00:52:37,391 ♪ Hey, hey, hey Hey, hey, hey ♪ 1022 00:52:37,424 --> 00:52:38,975 [Nash] And their opponents. 1023 00:52:39,009 --> 00:52:43,596 With a combined weight of 412 pounds. 1024 00:52:43,629 --> 00:52:46,950 Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin, 1025 00:52:46,984 --> 00:52:51,622 Motor City Machine Guns! 1026 00:52:51,654 --> 00:52:55,725 [Cole] Ladies and gentlemen, 53 weeks ago, October of 2024, 1027 00:52:55,759 --> 00:53:00,696 a little over a week from the Motor City Machine Guns WWE debut, 1028 00:53:00,731 --> 00:53:03,933 they took on the group then known as the Bloodline for the tag titles. 1029 00:53:03,966 --> 00:53:08,538 [Graves] Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa fell victim to the Skull and Bones 1030 00:53:08,571 --> 00:53:11,091 and the WWE Universe was introduced 1031 00:53:11,124 --> 00:53:15,761 to one of the most influential tag teams of this generation, 1032 00:53:15,796 --> 00:53:18,098 Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin. 1033 00:53:18,131 --> 00:53:21,051 Two men who are eager to make the long climb 1034 00:53:21,084 --> 00:53:22,953 back to the top of the tag team mountain. 1035 00:53:22,986 --> 00:53:25,455 [Cole] Yeah, I talked to Shelley and Sabin a bit earlier today 1036 00:53:25,489 --> 00:53:27,107 about what's next for this tag team. 1037 00:53:27,140 --> 00:53:30,844 They really believe that they can become tag team champions in short order here. 1038 00:53:31,377 --> 00:53:32,863 [Graves] But look at JC Mateo, 1039 00:53:32,895 --> 00:53:35,649 who wants to spoil the Machine Guns' evening in short order. 1040 00:53:35,682 --> 00:53:38,067 [Cole] Yeah, Mateo now, the powerhouse of the group. 1041 00:53:38,868 --> 00:53:41,154 [Graves] Absolute tank of a human being. 1042 00:53:41,187 --> 00:53:44,674 [Cole] Great way to describe him with that low center of gravity. 1043 00:53:45,926 --> 00:53:47,160 There's the quickness now. 1044 00:53:48,011 --> 00:53:50,931 Alex Shelley delivers the chops to JC Mateo. 1045 00:53:51,448 --> 00:53:54,134 And there was a bit of a learning curve for the Motor City Machine Guns 1046 00:53:54,167 --> 00:53:55,502 after arriving in WWE. 1047 00:53:55,536 --> 00:53:57,538 Yes, they captured the titles early on, 1048 00:53:57,571 --> 00:53:59,873 but they've realized the level of competition, 1049 00:53:59,906 --> 00:54:01,741 arguably higher than it's ever been. 1050 00:54:01,774 --> 00:54:03,410 [Cole] Here's the double-team. Sabin's legal. 1051 00:54:03,442 --> 00:54:05,362 Quickly to the cover now on Mateo. 1052 00:54:05,395 --> 00:54:08,315 Isn't enough. And a kickout with authority by JC. 1053 00:54:08,348 --> 00:54:09,799 [Graves] And the night the Guns showed up, 1054 00:54:09,832 --> 00:54:13,502 I referred to them as your favorite tag team's favorite tag team, and I mean that. 1055 00:54:13,537 --> 00:54:16,356 I don't know if any tag team has been studied by the boys 1056 00:54:16,390 --> 00:54:19,710 in the locker room quite as frequently as Motor City Machine Guns. 1057 00:54:19,743 --> 00:54:22,980 But in doing so, the Motor City Machine Guns' game 1058 00:54:23,013 --> 00:54:24,631 has been passed around the locker room. 1059 00:54:24,665 --> 00:54:26,049 Everybody knows their style. 1060 00:54:26,082 --> 00:54:28,868 Everybody knows their tricks. So you got to recreate yourself. 1061 00:54:28,902 --> 00:54:31,238 You've got to come up with something new, some new wrinkles. 1062 00:54:31,270 --> 00:54:36,410 The MFTs aren't fans, and this is Tama Tonga, the Tongan strong machine. 1063 00:54:37,426 --> 00:54:41,848 Returning just a couple of weeks ago, probably in the best shape of his life. 1064 00:54:41,882 --> 00:54:44,768 He is so dangerous, so unpredictable. 1065 00:54:45,586 --> 00:54:47,837 [Graves] Don't forget the interaction we saw earlier tonight 1066 00:54:47,870 --> 00:54:51,575 between Tama Tonga and Ilja Dragunov, the United States Champion. 1067 00:54:51,607 --> 00:54:54,895 [Cole] Tonga taking a good long look at Dragunov's title. 1068 00:54:54,928 --> 00:54:57,214 And double teamed by the Motor City Machine Guns 1069 00:54:57,247 --> 00:54:59,866 and they got the MFTs off their game early on. 1070 00:54:59,899 --> 00:55:01,868 [Graves] Sabin and Shelley looking to fly! 1071 00:55:01,902 --> 00:55:04,136 [Cole] Over the top! Down go Mateo and Tonga, 1072 00:55:04,171 --> 00:55:07,357 and the Motor City Machine Guns are raring to go. 1073 00:55:11,161 --> 00:55:17,017 The stoic Solo Sikoa looking on here at ringside, directing traffic. 1074 00:55:17,049 --> 00:55:20,386 [Graves] As is Tonga Loa and Talla Tonga. 1075 00:55:21,989 --> 00:55:24,207 Just a few feet away from the Machine Guns. 1076 00:55:24,241 --> 00:55:27,644 [Cole] And again the MFTs who would love an opportunity 1077 00:55:27,678 --> 00:55:30,480 at the tag titles and some interaction between them 1078 00:55:30,513 --> 00:55:33,350 and the champs, the Wyatt Sicks as of late. 1079 00:55:38,488 --> 00:55:41,875 Then quickly. Sabin makes the tag to Shelley. 1080 00:55:44,310 --> 00:55:45,312 Double team from 1081 00:55:46,712 --> 00:55:50,484 the Guns. And, oh! And they're… Wow, double team again. 1082 00:55:50,517 --> 00:55:52,736 -[Graves] Look at this. -[Cole] Tremendous action! 1083 00:55:52,769 --> 00:55:54,937 [Graves] Sabin and Shelley. Cover by Shelley! 1084 00:55:54,971 --> 00:55:56,707 [Cole] And a kickout by Tama Tonga. 1085 00:56:03,247 --> 00:56:08,551 [Cole] Tama Tonga, JC Mateo of the MFTs dominating the Motor City Machine Guns 1086 00:56:08,585 --> 00:56:10,703 in this Tag Team matchup tonight. 1087 00:56:10,736 --> 00:56:12,823 Critical matchup because every win 1088 00:56:12,856 --> 00:56:16,777 perhaps moves you a step closer to the Wyatt Sicks and the Tag Titles. 1089 00:56:16,810 --> 00:56:18,712 [Graves] We've seen recently that if nothing else, 1090 00:56:18,745 --> 00:56:21,632 the MFT have the attention of the Wyatt Sicks. 1091 00:56:23,667 --> 00:56:25,969 [Cole] Now fighting back in the corner is Alex Shelley. 1092 00:56:26,653 --> 00:56:27,803 Remember Shelley and Sabin, 1093 00:56:27,837 --> 00:56:31,491 we showed it at the start of the matchup, knocked off Solo's group 1094 00:56:31,524 --> 00:56:33,794 back in last year to win the Tag Titles. 1095 00:56:33,827 --> 00:56:35,879 [Graves] Flatliner into the middle turnbuckle, 1096 00:56:35,913 --> 00:56:41,218 but Shelley has almost a full 20 feet to make the tag to Chris Sabin. 1097 00:56:41,250 --> 00:56:44,154 [Cole] And Tonga in there gonna try to prevent the tag from happening. 1098 00:56:44,187 --> 00:56:47,307 Shelley creates some space. Tag made, here comes Sabin. 1099 00:56:49,192 --> 00:56:53,981 And Chris Sabin now. Taking the fight to the MFTs. 1100 00:56:55,315 --> 00:56:57,951 [Graves] Cat-like agility from Chris Sabin. 1101 00:56:57,984 --> 00:56:59,536 Missile dropkick on the money. 1102 00:57:00,821 --> 00:57:05,558 [Cole] JC Mateo. Runs into a kick by Sabin as well. 1103 00:57:05,591 --> 00:57:08,694 And now look at Sabin taking out both members of the MFT! 1104 00:57:08,729 --> 00:57:09,879 Great DDT. 1105 00:57:12,281 --> 00:57:14,902 -Sabin now off the second rope. Oh! -[Graves] Wow! 1106 00:57:15,469 --> 00:57:16,502 [Cole] Cover! 1107 00:57:16,537 --> 00:57:18,154 [crowd] One! Two! 1108 00:57:18,187 --> 00:57:19,489 [Cole] Tonga kicks out! 1109 00:57:20,557 --> 00:57:23,977 [Graves] Just barely escaping was Tama Tonga 1110 00:57:24,011 --> 00:57:28,866 as we look again at this beautiful tornado DDT from Sabin, 1111 00:57:28,899 --> 00:57:31,000 nearly earning the Machine Guns a win. 1112 00:57:32,886 --> 00:57:35,821 [Cole] Alex Shelley back up on the apron, makes the tag, 1113 00:57:35,856 --> 00:57:38,241 Sabin sends Tonga to the center of the ring. 1114 00:57:42,395 --> 00:57:43,981 Tonga sent over the top rope. 1115 00:57:44,964 --> 00:57:48,335 Tama Tonga able to land on his feet, but keep your eyes on the Machine Guns. 1116 00:57:48,368 --> 00:57:49,903 Baseball slide by Shelley! 1117 00:57:49,937 --> 00:57:52,723 [Cole] Dropping Tonga right here in front of us at the announce table. 1118 00:57:52,756 --> 00:57:55,158 [Graves] Tag was made. Chris Sabin legal for the Guns! 1119 00:57:55,192 --> 00:57:59,046 [Cole] Sabin through the legs of Shelley taking out both Tonga and Mateo. 1120 00:57:59,078 --> 00:58:00,263 [crowd cheers] 1121 00:58:00,297 --> 00:58:03,417 [Cole] And the Motor City Machine Guns are feeling it here. 1122 00:58:11,008 --> 00:58:13,176 -Tonga sent to the center of the ring. -Get him! Get him! 1123 00:58:13,210 --> 00:58:16,180 [Graves] Here comes Talla Tonga, runs into a big kick. 1124 00:58:16,212 --> 00:58:18,682 [Cole] Great double team by the Motor City Machine Guns 1125 00:58:18,714 --> 00:58:20,216 taking Tonga out of the equation. 1126 00:58:23,002 --> 00:58:26,573 [Graves] With the highly educated feet of the Machine Guns, 1127 00:58:26,607 --> 00:58:28,509 putting in work on Tama Tonga. 1128 00:58:28,542 --> 00:58:30,109 Could be thinking about the Skull and Bones. 1129 00:58:30,143 --> 00:58:33,212 -[stammers] Look at Solo! -[Cole] This one for the Tag Titles! 1130 00:58:33,247 --> 00:58:36,183 Meanwhile, Solo with the distraction. And Tonga Loa! 1131 00:58:37,618 --> 00:58:40,002 [Graves] Tonga Loa just dumped Shelley to the floor! 1132 00:58:40,037 --> 00:58:43,423 [Cole] And there it is, ladies and gentlemen, from Tama Tonga. 1133 00:58:43,457 --> 00:58:47,344 He calls it the Cutthroat. And the MFTs pick up the win. 1134 00:58:48,078 --> 00:58:49,529 [Nash] Here are your winners! 1135 00:58:50,297 --> 00:58:54,468 MFT! 1136 00:58:54,500 --> 00:58:57,037 [Cole] Again, another dominant performance 1137 00:58:57,069 --> 00:59:00,107 thanks to Solo Sikoa and the rest of the cronies. 1138 00:59:00,857 --> 00:59:02,960 -[Solo] Get him up! Get him up! -[crowd booing] 1139 00:59:04,310 --> 00:59:07,598 [Graves] Oh no. This is just too far. This is uncalled for. 1140 00:59:08,214 --> 00:59:09,966 MFT won the match. 1141 00:59:10,000 --> 00:59:13,537 [Cole] We mentioned that Talla Tonga was in a mood tonight, 1142 00:59:13,569 --> 00:59:15,239 and there's the chokeslam. 1143 00:59:16,522 --> 00:59:19,576 -And Solo Sikoa barking orders. -You disrespect my family, 1144 00:59:19,609 --> 00:59:21,861 this is what you get! Huh? 1145 00:59:21,895 --> 00:59:24,781 -["Animo" playing] -[Cole] "Don't disrespect my family." 1146 00:59:24,815 --> 00:59:26,250 [Graves] Oh, yeah. 1147 00:59:26,283 --> 00:59:29,803 [Cole] Here's the man who stood up to Talla Tonga earlier tonight, Rey Fenix. 1148 00:59:33,607 --> 00:59:35,375 And Fenix with a big kick. 1149 00:59:38,428 --> 00:59:40,413 Missile dropkick by Rey. 1150 00:59:41,265 --> 00:59:43,299 [Graves] It was Rey Fenix who was wacky enough 1151 00:59:43,332 --> 00:59:45,652 -to demand a fight with… -[Cole] Oh! 1152 00:59:45,685 --> 00:59:46,870 …Talla Tonga. 1153 00:59:47,587 --> 00:59:50,290 And may rue the day he did so. 1154 00:59:51,607 --> 00:59:54,928 [Cole] And now Fenix being dismantled and destroyed. 1155 00:59:54,962 --> 00:59:56,897 -["The Rising Sun" playing] -And here comes another man 1156 00:59:56,930 --> 00:59:58,966 who's got a problem with Solo and company. 1157 01:00:00,033 --> 01:00:02,685 [Graves] Shinsuke Nakamura is here. 1158 01:00:03,502 --> 01:00:06,323 [Cole] Tonga Loa taken out. Nakamura now into the fire. 1159 01:00:08,892 --> 01:00:10,544 Nakamura takes out Mateo. 1160 01:00:12,162 --> 01:00:14,348 Talla Tonga went for a big boot! Nakamura avoided it. 1161 01:00:18,969 --> 01:00:19,970 Uh-oh. 1162 01:00:22,689 --> 01:00:24,575 Chokeslam to Shinsuke. 1163 01:00:36,669 --> 01:00:38,272 ["Taking It All" playing] 1164 01:00:38,305 --> 01:00:44,310 The MFTs led by Solo Sikoa putting everyone on notice. 1165 01:00:48,531 --> 01:00:55,087 [Graves] Body count will continue to grow until Solo and company get what they want. 1166 01:00:55,122 --> 01:00:58,107 ♪ I have been destined to win Alpha, omega, the end ♪ 1167 01:00:58,140 --> 01:01:00,594 ♪ Let it begin Giving you a scope through my lens ♪ 1168 01:01:00,627 --> 01:01:02,129 ♪ I will not follow no trends ♪ 1169 01:01:02,162 --> 01:01:04,431 ♪ You see the light You could believe all the hype ♪ 1170 01:01:04,464 --> 01:01:06,383 ♪ Relentless through day Through the night ♪ 1171 01:01:06,415 --> 01:01:08,317 -Drew. -Nick. 1172 01:01:08,352 --> 01:01:10,069 I'm gonna keep this simple. 1173 01:01:10,102 --> 01:01:11,839 Have you had a chance to look over the contract? 1174 01:01:11,872 --> 01:01:12,873 Yes. 1175 01:01:13,690 --> 01:01:15,475 -Everything good? -Yes. 1176 01:01:15,509 --> 01:01:16,827 -No issues? -No issues. 1177 01:01:17,444 --> 01:01:20,113 -Really? -Really. What's the matter? 1178 01:01:20,696 --> 01:01:22,799 You worried I'm gonna walk out there with a live microphone 1179 01:01:22,832 --> 01:01:24,334 and say something I shouldn't? 1180 01:01:25,352 --> 01:01:27,703 -In a word, yes. -[scoffs] 1181 01:01:28,672 --> 01:01:32,875 Buddy, you have a very, very stressful job. 1182 01:01:32,910 --> 01:01:34,361 You got to learn to relax. 1183 01:01:35,229 --> 01:01:36,230 See you out there. 1184 01:01:43,220 --> 01:01:45,772 [Graves] The card is already beginning to take shape. 1185 01:01:45,806 --> 01:01:48,375 General Manager Nick Aldis has his hands full. 1186 01:01:48,408 --> 01:01:50,694 How about this one made official? 1187 01:01:50,727 --> 01:01:53,413 Rey Fenix, the lucha superstar, 1188 01:01:53,446 --> 01:01:58,268 goes one-on-one with the skyscraper of MFT Talla Tonga. 1189 01:01:58,301 --> 01:02:00,437 [Cole] Question is, who will be the next in line 1190 01:02:00,470 --> 01:02:05,475 to take the United States Championship Open Challenge? 1191 01:02:05,509 --> 01:02:09,046 Ilja Dragunov had a classic earlier tonight with Nathan Frazer. 1192 01:02:09,078 --> 01:02:10,430 He survived that one. 1193 01:02:10,964 --> 01:02:14,750 Will he survive next week? Who will take the challenge on SmackDown? 1194 01:02:15,402 --> 01:02:18,471 [Graves] And the Queen Charlotte Flair looks to pick up 1195 01:02:18,504 --> 01:02:22,276 exactly where Alexa Bliss left off tonight 1196 01:02:22,308 --> 01:02:27,881 as she goes one-on-one with the Irresistible Force Nia Jax, 1197 01:02:27,915 --> 01:02:32,035 who will not be in a good mood by the time we arrive in Greenville. 1198 01:02:32,069 --> 01:02:35,888 [Cole] Our aforementioned General Manager Nick Aldis is now in the ring. 1199 01:02:37,191 --> 01:02:40,093 ♪ Three things I don't play about Myself, my money or my man ♪ 1200 01:02:40,127 --> 01:02:41,694 [music fades] 1201 01:02:42,729 --> 01:02:45,399 Okay, ladies and gentlemen, we all know why we are here. 1202 01:02:45,432 --> 01:02:49,785 To sign the contract for the WWE Championship match tomorrow night 1203 01:02:49,819 --> 01:02:52,321 at Saturday Night's Main Event. 1204 01:02:52,356 --> 01:02:56,993 So. Without further ado, please welcome 1205 01:02:57,810 --> 01:03:04,250 the Undisputed WWE Champion, the American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes. 1206 01:03:05,167 --> 01:03:06,870 ["Kingdom" playing] 1207 01:03:07,855 --> 01:03:11,959 ♪ Wrestling has more than One royal family ♪ 1208 01:03:26,673 --> 01:03:32,895 ♪ Adrenaline in my soul Every fight out of control ♪ 1209 01:03:32,930 --> 01:03:37,533 ♪ Do it all to get them off their feet ♪ 1210 01:03:38,835 --> 01:03:44,924 ♪ Crowd is here, about to blow Waitin' for me to start the show ♪ 1211 01:03:44,957 --> 01:03:49,096 ♪ Out the curtain, lights go up I'm home ♪ 1212 01:03:49,129 --> 01:03:50,864 ♪ Whoa! ♪ 1213 01:03:52,064 --> 01:03:57,370 ♪ And my father said When I was younger ♪ 1214 01:03:58,087 --> 01:04:01,441 ♪ Hard times breed better men ♪ 1215 01:04:01,475 --> 01:04:03,109 ♪ Better men! ♪ 1216 01:04:03,143 --> 01:04:07,029 ♪ You took it all away I give it all away ♪ 1217 01:04:07,064 --> 01:04:09,299 ♪ Can't take my freedom ♪ 1218 01:04:10,667 --> 01:04:13,971 [Graves] Cole, Cody Rhodes may be all smiles tonight, 1219 01:04:14,004 --> 01:04:15,821 but trust me, tomorrow, 1220 01:04:15,856 --> 01:04:17,406 Saturday Night's Main Event, 1221 01:04:17,441 --> 01:04:21,528 the American Nightmare's demeanor will be drastically different 1222 01:04:21,562 --> 01:04:25,314 because Cody understands that he must defend 1223 01:04:25,348 --> 01:04:29,219 what he values most against a very, very angry, 1224 01:04:29,252 --> 01:04:31,989 very ready challenger in McIntyre. 1225 01:04:32,973 --> 01:04:37,027 ♪ Gonna give them what they came to see ♪ 1226 01:04:38,779 --> 01:04:44,935 ♪ Hear the crowd on their toes Ready for me to start the show ♪ 1227 01:04:44,968 --> 01:04:49,455 ♪ Out the curtain, lights go up I'm home ♪ 1228 01:04:49,489 --> 01:04:51,274 ♪ Whoa! ♪ 1229 01:04:54,310 --> 01:04:59,198 [Cole] Corey, this rivalry between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre is so personal, 1230 01:04:59,232 --> 01:05:03,736 it's forced Cody Rhodes to do things that we don't usually see Cody Rhodes do. 1231 01:05:03,770 --> 01:05:06,906 Case in point, two weeks ago here on Friday Night SmackDown. 1232 01:05:06,939 --> 01:05:10,644 [Graves] After Jacob Fatu was mysteriously attacked backstage, 1233 01:05:10,676 --> 01:05:15,281 Cody Rhodes came out convinced that McIntyre had something to do with it. 1234 01:05:15,314 --> 01:05:19,453 Offered an impromptu title match to the Scottish Warrior. 1235 01:05:19,486 --> 01:05:22,573 And there, you mentioned the uncharacteristic actions 1236 01:05:22,606 --> 01:05:24,473 of the American Nightmare. 1237 01:05:24,508 --> 01:05:28,544 Cody tattooing McIntyre with the Championship title 1238 01:05:28,578 --> 01:05:33,299 and then sacrificing his own body to take out Drew. 1239 01:05:33,332 --> 01:05:37,471 Cody Rhodes knows he's got a fight on his hands tomorrow night 1240 01:05:37,504 --> 01:05:39,388 here in the great Salt Lake City. 1241 01:05:43,143 --> 01:05:44,294 [music fades] 1242 01:05:44,328 --> 01:05:45,895 [crowd cheering] 1243 01:05:56,356 --> 01:05:59,225 [crowd chanting] Cody! Cody! Cody! 1244 01:05:59,259 --> 01:06:00,394 So… 1245 01:06:01,778 --> 01:06:05,115 -Salt Lake City. -[crowd cheering] 1246 01:06:10,287 --> 01:06:11,488 Happy Halloween. 1247 01:06:16,577 --> 01:06:23,584 And now, ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the challenger, Drew McIntyre. 1248 01:06:23,616 --> 01:06:26,169 -[crowd booing] -["Gallantry" playing] 1249 01:07:05,625 --> 01:07:11,582 [Cole] Drew McIntyre has been stewing ever since Wrestlepalooza last month 1250 01:07:11,615 --> 01:07:15,551 where he battled Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship. 1251 01:07:15,586 --> 01:07:20,006 He blamed the official for costing him the title that night. 1252 01:07:20,040 --> 01:07:23,710 Then last week on Friday Night SmackDown, 1253 01:07:23,743 --> 01:07:27,281 Drew was involved in a No Disqualification Match with Jimmy Uso 1254 01:07:27,314 --> 01:07:29,116 again sticking up for Jacob Fatu. 1255 01:07:30,149 --> 01:07:35,239 [Graves] Drew McIntyre was able to turn away the challenge of Uso, but in the end, 1256 01:07:35,272 --> 01:07:38,759 the Scottish Warrior looked to take it a little too far, 1257 01:07:38,792 --> 01:07:42,645 but would be thwarted by, guess who, the American Nightmare. 1258 01:07:42,678 --> 01:07:48,051 Cody Rhodes coming to the aid of Jimmy Uso and bringing the fight to McIntyre, 1259 01:07:48,085 --> 01:07:53,573 but Cody made the fatal flaw of taking his eye off of his opponent, 1260 01:07:53,607 --> 01:07:57,560 eating a claymore courtesy of tomorrow night's challenger, 1261 01:07:57,593 --> 01:08:00,913 and you don't have to agree with Drew McIntyre's perception, Cole, 1262 01:08:00,948 --> 01:08:05,736 which is that WWE officials have screwed him over on countless occasions. 1263 01:08:05,769 --> 01:08:09,689 The fact is, in Drew's head that perception is reality, 1264 01:08:09,723 --> 01:08:12,776 and Drew has his sights set on Rhodes. 1265 01:08:12,808 --> 01:08:15,294 [music fades] 1266 01:08:17,598 --> 01:08:21,434 Okay, gentlemen, we've already discussed this at length. 1267 01:08:21,468 --> 01:08:25,121 There's only one thing left to do. Sign on the line. 1268 01:08:30,727 --> 01:08:32,095 [indistinct] 1269 01:08:33,613 --> 01:08:39,169 [crowd singing] ♪ Cody, Cody Rhodes Cody, Cody Rhodes ♪ 1270 01:08:57,888 --> 01:08:59,339 I can't sign this. 1271 01:08:59,372 --> 01:09:00,756 [crowd booing] 1272 01:09:10,550 --> 01:09:11,768 [crowd cheering] 1273 01:09:13,819 --> 01:09:16,907 You can't sign this. Tell me one good reason why. 1274 01:09:17,991 --> 01:09:22,011 That contract is completely lopsided. I won't sign it. 1275 01:09:22,045 --> 01:09:26,166 Drew, it's not lopsided, it's a standard contract. 1276 01:09:26,200 --> 01:09:31,522 Standard language, standard legalese, standard WWE Championship contract. 1277 01:09:31,554 --> 01:09:36,093 You know that, he knows that, I know that, just sign it. 1278 01:09:38,728 --> 01:09:39,729 No. 1279 01:09:41,298 --> 01:09:42,398 Let me ask you, Nick. 1280 01:09:43,901 --> 01:09:46,987 If I get disqualified tomorrow, what happens? 1281 01:09:48,538 --> 01:09:53,609 He keeps the title. If I get counted out, he keeps the title. 1282 01:09:54,428 --> 01:09:57,181 Now what if Cody gets counted out? 1283 01:09:57,831 --> 01:10:04,221 He keeps the title. And what if he gets disqualified intentionally again? 1284 01:10:06,106 --> 01:10:11,044 He keeps the title. It's lopsided, and I won't sign it. 1285 01:10:15,849 --> 01:10:16,849 You know what, Drew? 1286 01:10:18,318 --> 01:10:19,603 You don't want to sign this. 1287 01:10:20,837 --> 01:10:22,356 I've had it with you. 1288 01:10:22,389 --> 01:10:25,125 I've had it with these games. You don't want to sign it. 1289 01:10:25,157 --> 01:10:27,561 You don't want a shot at the WWE Championship. 1290 01:10:27,594 --> 01:10:30,147 You don't want to live forever, fine. 1291 01:10:30,179 --> 01:10:32,950 There are tons of men back there 1292 01:10:33,567 --> 01:10:37,187 who will gladly take your place, 1293 01:10:37,221 --> 01:10:41,108 and I will happily go back there and get one of them right now. 1294 01:10:41,141 --> 01:10:44,027 They'll sign this contract and they get a shot at Cody Rhodes 1295 01:10:44,061 --> 01:10:46,163 and the WWE Championship tomorrow night. 1296 01:10:51,268 --> 01:10:52,536 Okay, get one of them. 1297 01:10:56,356 --> 01:10:57,357 Drew. 1298 01:10:59,992 --> 01:11:00,994 Sit down. 1299 01:11:07,534 --> 01:11:08,535 Sit down. 1300 01:11:10,304 --> 01:11:11,420 This better be good. 1301 01:11:15,325 --> 01:11:16,443 [indistinct] 1302 01:11:18,212 --> 01:11:19,679 You think I'm a fool, Drew? 1303 01:11:21,898 --> 01:11:23,467 What do you really want, right? 1304 01:11:23,500 --> 01:11:27,688 I-I hear what you're saying. Do you want a stipulation, right? 1305 01:11:27,721 --> 01:11:33,193 Do you want a clause added to this contract that if I get counted out, 1306 01:11:33,227 --> 01:11:34,978 I lose the title? 1307 01:11:35,629 --> 01:11:37,030 -Yes. -Okay, okay. 1308 01:11:37,063 --> 01:11:39,782 And you want a clause added to this contract 1309 01:11:39,816 --> 01:11:43,904 that if I get disqualified, I lose the title? 1310 01:11:43,937 --> 01:11:49,760 -Yes, I do. -I am 110% fine with that. 1311 01:11:49,793 --> 01:11:51,929 -Whoa, whoa, Cody. -[crowd cheers] 1312 01:11:51,962 --> 01:11:52,963 Cody… 1313 01:11:54,681 --> 01:11:57,000 I strongly advise you against that. 1314 01:11:57,034 --> 01:11:59,736 Nick, with respect to you, respect to your office, 1315 01:11:59,769 --> 01:12:05,742 if you think I want an easy way out with you, I do not give a damn. 1316 01:12:05,776 --> 01:12:06,977 [crowd cheers] 1317 01:12:07,010 --> 01:12:10,563 Well, I-I guess it's settled. That sounds fair, right? 1318 01:12:10,597 --> 01:12:11,915 We're all good. 1319 01:12:11,949 --> 01:12:14,017 Cool. I'll sign now, right? 1320 01:12:19,039 --> 01:12:20,174 I'm not happy about it, 1321 01:12:20,206 --> 01:12:22,125 -no, to be completely honest with you-- -Nick! 1322 01:12:24,911 --> 01:12:25,913 Please. 1323 01:12:28,197 --> 01:12:30,534 We all need to end this. 1324 01:12:31,401 --> 01:12:33,786 -Let it happen. -[crowd cheers] 1325 01:12:35,606 --> 01:12:38,709 Nick. Just do the right thing. 1326 01:12:49,553 --> 01:12:50,554 It's official. 1327 01:12:57,644 --> 01:12:58,644 Look, Cody, this… 1328 01:13:00,080 --> 01:13:03,300 this is a happy moment for me, but also I'm sad. 1329 01:13:03,333 --> 01:13:07,670 You and I should be the best of friends after these 20 years 1330 01:13:07,704 --> 01:13:09,456 walking the same roads. 1331 01:13:09,489 --> 01:13:15,746 I wrote the blueprint that helped you finish the story. 1332 01:13:15,779 --> 01:13:17,865 I just don't like how you go about your business. 1333 01:13:17,898 --> 01:13:22,469 To me, you represent corporate America and you think they would hate you for it, 1334 01:13:22,501 --> 01:13:25,556 but they cheer you every single week. 1335 01:13:25,589 --> 01:13:27,291 [crowd cheers] 1336 01:13:29,193 --> 01:13:34,598 You are the American Nightmare. But me, I do things the right way. 1337 01:13:34,630 --> 01:13:37,651 I work hard, I tell the truth, I don't use my influence. 1338 01:13:37,684 --> 01:13:42,105 I'm from a different country and I'm an American citizen. Do you know what I am? 1339 01:13:43,974 --> 01:13:46,742 I'm the real American Dream. 1340 01:13:46,777 --> 01:13:48,629 [crowd jeering] 1341 01:13:56,637 --> 01:13:57,638 All right, Dream. 1342 01:13:59,572 --> 01:14:00,574 Yeah, okay. 1343 01:14:01,541 --> 01:14:07,496 I'm so glad you continuously bring up our parallel paths. 1344 01:14:07,531 --> 01:14:11,050 What you did, how proud of it you are. You should be. 1345 01:14:11,084 --> 01:14:12,519 It's commendable. 1346 01:14:13,269 --> 01:14:18,108 You made a blueprint that there are people still following to this day, 1347 01:14:18,141 --> 01:14:20,911 that admittedly I followed. 1348 01:14:20,943 --> 01:14:22,529 That when the bright lights were shattered 1349 01:14:22,563 --> 01:14:24,581 and they had to check their ego at the door 1350 01:14:24,615 --> 01:14:26,683 and face the mountain from the bottom again, 1351 01:14:26,717 --> 01:14:28,635 they could rebuild themselves. 1352 01:14:28,669 --> 01:14:32,371 You went overseas, you challenged yourself with different styles. 1353 01:14:32,406 --> 01:14:34,458 You wrestled in front of maybe 100 people, 1354 01:14:34,491 --> 01:14:37,327 drove through the night to do it all again because you loved it 1355 01:14:37,361 --> 01:14:38,946 like I love this. 1356 01:14:39,612 --> 01:14:41,248 You should be commended. 1357 01:14:41,281 --> 01:14:44,684 All of us owe you a debt of gratitude for making that blueprint, 1358 01:14:44,718 --> 01:14:48,889 one where you became the Scottish Warrior, the mighty Drew McIntyre. 1359 01:14:48,922 --> 01:14:53,911 You built yourself so much up that WWE had to call you back. 1360 01:14:54,628 --> 01:14:58,165 Oh, man, but that's where our stories are really different. 1361 01:14:58,197 --> 01:14:59,465 And here's why. 1362 01:15:00,050 --> 01:15:06,039 When I got fed up at WWE, I grew some balls and I walked. 1363 01:15:09,742 --> 01:15:13,480 You, my friend. [sniffs] You just got fired. 1364 01:15:19,836 --> 01:15:21,871 Good luck tomorrow, Drew. [sniffs] 1365 01:15:21,905 --> 01:15:24,691 Nice guys used to finish last. 1366 01:15:26,343 --> 01:15:27,661 And then I showed up. 1367 01:15:31,348 --> 01:15:35,751 No! No, you're not going to get the last word like usual, Cody. 1368 01:15:35,786 --> 01:15:39,206 You're not going to spin this thing and get them on your side, 1369 01:15:39,239 --> 01:15:42,075 get them cheering because you need that so much. 1370 01:15:42,108 --> 01:15:48,799 The truth is you give, you give, you give, and they take, they take, they take, 1371 01:15:48,831 --> 01:15:53,853 and one day they'll turn on you just like so many have turned on me. 1372 01:15:57,691 --> 01:16:02,379 You wear your little orange suit to impress them because it's Halloween. 1373 01:16:02,411 --> 01:16:05,581 "Yay, it's Halloween. Cody is in orange for us." 1374 01:16:06,465 --> 01:16:10,437 You know what would be impressive, you know, who would actually be happy 1375 01:16:10,469 --> 01:16:12,306 if you were with them right now… 1376 01:16:13,590 --> 01:16:14,842 trick or treating? 1377 01:16:18,061 --> 01:16:22,099 Your lovely daughters. 1378 01:16:22,132 --> 01:16:23,650 [crowd booing] 1379 01:16:33,093 --> 01:16:34,094 Say… 1380 01:16:36,463 --> 01:16:37,764 what were their names again? 1381 01:16:38,949 --> 01:16:41,401 [Cole] Oh, Cody had enough and you can't blame him. 1382 01:16:42,702 --> 01:16:45,289 And Cody now with the Championship in hand. 1383 01:16:46,240 --> 01:16:48,625 Tried to pull the trigger and McIntyre avoided. 1384 01:16:48,659 --> 01:16:49,793 [crowd booing] 1385 01:16:51,678 --> 01:16:53,413 [McIntyre] He'll do that tomorrow. 1386 01:16:53,447 --> 01:16:57,150 [Cole] You saw McIntyre had Rhodes exactly where he wanted him, 1387 01:16:57,184 --> 01:16:58,735 got in Cody's head. 1388 01:16:58,769 --> 01:17:00,286 If Cody does that tomorrow… 1389 01:17:00,320 --> 01:17:02,505 -Are you thinking this through? -…he'll lose the Championship. 1390 01:17:02,539 --> 01:17:05,826 You do that tomorrow night, you get DQ'ed. You understand me? 1391 01:17:05,858 --> 01:17:07,711 You'll lose the Championship-- 1392 01:17:07,744 --> 01:17:09,379 [Cole] Oh! And a claymore! 1393 01:17:16,737 --> 01:17:19,255 McIntyre's got Cody off his game. 1394 01:17:20,924 --> 01:17:22,876 McIntyre's in the Champ's head. 1395 01:17:24,644 --> 01:17:28,764 And, Corey, if Cody loses his cool tomorrow night, 1396 01:17:28,799 --> 01:17:29,950 he's going to lose the title. 1397 01:17:29,983 --> 01:17:33,654 [Graves] Drew McIntyre knew exactly what he wanted to do tonight 1398 01:17:33,687 --> 01:17:35,105 and accomplish that mission. 1399 01:17:35,138 --> 01:17:38,375 McIntyre pulled the string, and for the next 24 hours, 1400 01:17:38,407 --> 01:17:40,644 Rhodes is going to continue to unravel. 1401 01:17:40,677 --> 01:17:43,330 [Cole] And McIntyre could do any of this tomorrow night. 1402 01:17:48,251 --> 01:17:50,971 McIntyre puts the Champion through a table. 1403 01:17:56,510 --> 01:17:57,827 What is wrong with you? 1404 01:18:01,999 --> 01:18:03,550 [crowd booing] 1405 01:18:06,753 --> 01:18:11,425 [Cole] Could we be looking at the brand new Undisputed WWE Champion? 1406 01:18:12,693 --> 01:18:14,678 This is your last night, Cody. 1407 01:18:14,711 --> 01:18:18,632 Get in your private jet and go see your lovely family 1408 01:18:18,665 --> 01:18:23,719 because tomorrow I'm taking the most precious thing in your world from you. 1409 01:18:23,754 --> 01:18:26,590 I will be the new WWE Champion. 1410 01:18:26,623 --> 01:18:29,893 I swear it. I swear it. I swear it! 1411 01:18:29,927 --> 01:18:31,577 I'll do whatever it takes. 1412 01:18:32,144 --> 01:18:33,263 [roars] 1413 01:18:34,031 --> 01:18:35,616 ["Gallantry" playing] kes.