1 00:00:01,034 --> 00:00:02,802 [dramatic music playing] 2 00:00:02,869 --> 00:00:04,204 [crowd cheering] 3 00:00:04,270 --> 00:00:06,139 [inspirational music playing] 4 00:00:19,519 --> 00:00:20,854 [music fades] 5 00:00:23,023 --> 00:00:25,025 [mysterious music playing] 6 00:00:26,760 --> 00:00:27,727 [man] Tonight… 7 00:00:29,062 --> 00:00:30,697 is about one thing… 8 00:00:32,799 --> 00:00:35,602 opportunity to compete. 9 00:00:35,668 --> 00:00:37,604 [announcer] Everything on the line… 10 00:00:38,805 --> 00:00:40,240 [man] To trailblaze. 11 00:00:40,306 --> 00:00:42,442 [announcer] Thirty of the top stars… 12 00:00:43,410 --> 00:00:44,811 [man] To make history. 13 00:00:44,878 --> 00:00:46,780 [announcer] It is gonna be excitement… 14 00:00:47,347 --> 00:00:50,617 [man] History is always made at the Rumble. 15 00:00:52,152 --> 00:00:56,222 And tonight there will be more rumble than ever. 16 00:00:56,289 --> 00:00:58,324 -[ominous music playing] -[wrestler cackling] 17 00:00:58,391 --> 00:01:00,427 [man] Monsters will evolve. 18 00:01:00,493 --> 00:01:01,361 [roaring] 19 00:01:01,428 --> 00:01:04,064 [Corey] This match could quite possibly level Philadelphia. 20 00:01:05,165 --> 00:01:11,438 [Paul] The Beast versus The Monster versus The Machine. 21 00:01:12,005 --> 00:01:17,077 There's not a being alive that can put down Brock Lesnar. 22 00:01:17,911 --> 00:01:19,312 [Kane] Face your demon. 23 00:01:19,846 --> 00:01:23,349 [Strowman] I'm the only alpha monster around here. 24 00:01:24,417 --> 00:01:26,152 [Michael] Reinforce the ring. 25 00:01:27,720 --> 00:01:29,989 [man] Power will shift. 26 00:01:30,056 --> 00:01:33,159 Can't do anything on your own? Why don't you make it a handicap match? 27 00:01:33,226 --> 00:01:34,627 [man 2] That's it. 28 00:01:34,694 --> 00:01:36,629 The handicap match! 29 00:01:37,197 --> 00:01:41,701 We are going to turn the house that AJ Styles built 30 00:01:41,768 --> 00:01:43,336 into the Sami and Kevin show. 31 00:01:43,403 --> 00:01:47,073 The first-ever co-champions. Yep! 32 00:01:47,173 --> 00:01:49,175 ["A King Is Born" by Aloe Blacc playing] 33 00:01:49,242 --> 00:01:53,680 [man] One man will again become legendary. 34 00:01:54,447 --> 00:01:58,118 ♪ A king is born, I told you before ♪ 35 00:01:58,685 --> 00:02:01,287 ♪ A king is born ♪ 36 00:02:01,354 --> 00:02:03,389 [Jerry] Who's gonna main event WrestleMania? 37 00:02:03,456 --> 00:02:07,093 ♪ A king is born ♪ 38 00:02:07,160 --> 00:02:10,396 [Corey] At the Royal Rumble Match it's every man for himself. 39 00:02:11,164 --> 00:02:13,433 [Tom] The opportunity of a lifetime. 40 00:02:15,001 --> 00:02:16,903 [Corey] The pinnacle of sports entertainment. 41 00:02:16,970 --> 00:02:20,039 The main event of WrestleMania. 42 00:02:20,874 --> 00:02:23,676 [announcer] It is time for the Royal Rumble. 43 00:02:23,743 --> 00:02:26,846 ♪ Confess I'm a bad, bad man ♪ 44 00:02:27,480 --> 00:02:29,182 [Stephanie] But that's not enough. 45 00:02:29,249 --> 00:02:30,650 [woman] My turn. 30 women… 46 00:02:30,717 --> 00:02:32,152 [robotic voice] ♪ Who got the power ♪ 47 00:02:32,218 --> 00:02:34,320 [woman] …will change history. 48 00:02:34,387 --> 00:02:38,992 What do you say, ladies? You make history once again. 49 00:02:39,058 --> 00:02:41,561 [woman] On the shoulders of those before them. 50 00:02:41,628 --> 00:02:46,099 [Stephanie] Every single woman to ever step foot inside the squared circle, 51 00:02:46,166 --> 00:02:51,237 for the very first time an all-women's Royal Rumble match. 52 00:02:51,304 --> 00:02:55,241 [woman] This revolution is now their evolution. 53 00:02:56,409 --> 00:02:58,778 This is a rumble for us. 54 00:02:58,845 --> 00:03:00,179 -[man 2] Hold up! -[music fades] 55 00:03:00,246 --> 00:03:01,648 ["King is Born" playing] 56 00:03:01,714 --> 00:03:06,519 [man] Tonight, Philly is the city of monsters. 57 00:03:06,586 --> 00:03:08,354 [inaudible] 58 00:03:08,421 --> 00:03:12,425 [man] The city where danger meets phenomenal. 59 00:03:13,493 --> 00:03:16,829 Tonight, we rumble again. 60 00:03:17,397 --> 00:03:19,065 [crowd] Four, three… 61 00:03:19,132 --> 00:03:21,167 [man] As the revolution continues… 62 00:03:21,234 --> 00:03:22,936 [crowd] Two, one… 63 00:03:23,002 --> 00:03:24,837 [man] …The Road To WrestleMania 64 00:03:26,239 --> 00:03:28,908 starts now. 65 00:03:29,542 --> 00:03:32,879 [music, cheering fades] 66 00:03:35,748 --> 00:03:36,883 ["A King Is Born" playing] 67 00:03:36,950 --> 00:03:39,652 [man] And now, Rocket League 68 00:03:40,220 --> 00:03:45,692 and KFC present WWE Royal Rumble. 69 00:03:46,859 --> 00:03:48,861 ♪ A king is born ♪ 70 00:03:48,928 --> 00:03:50,930 [crowd cheering loudly] 71 00:03:52,532 --> 00:03:57,337 [Tom] We are live from a sold out Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. 72 00:03:57,403 --> 00:04:02,542 Seventeen thousand, six hundred and twenty-nine WWE fans on hand 73 00:04:02,609 --> 00:04:04,444 to witness history. 74 00:04:04,510 --> 00:04:08,114 Tonight, we begin the Road To WrestleMania. 75 00:04:08,181 --> 00:04:12,385 Welcome to the 31st annual Royal Rumble. 76 00:04:12,452 --> 00:04:14,120 [music fades] 77 00:04:15,021 --> 00:04:17,023 ["Worlds Apart" by CFO$ playing] 78 00:04:17,090 --> 00:04:19,092 [crowd cheering] 79 00:04:20,360 --> 00:04:24,631 ♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh ♪ 80 00:04:24,697 --> 00:04:25,932 [crowd] ♪ Let's go! ♪ 81 00:04:25,999 --> 00:04:28,001 [inaudible] 82 00:04:31,170 --> 00:04:35,508 [Tom] This is a night, gentlemen, where opportunity is everything. 83 00:04:35,575 --> 00:04:40,213 And we start things off with Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens 84 00:04:40,280 --> 00:04:45,184 perhaps getting one step closer to the WWE Championship. 85 00:04:45,251 --> 00:04:46,786 Welcome to ringside here. 86 00:04:46,853 --> 00:04:49,455 It's an incredible atmosphere here in Philadelphia. 87 00:04:49,522 --> 00:04:53,192 Tom Phillips along with Byron Saxton and Corey Graves from SmackDown Live. 88 00:04:53,259 --> 00:04:55,495 This year there's more rumble than ever. 89 00:04:55,561 --> 00:04:57,730 [Byron] Not only the traditional Royal Rumble Match, 90 00:04:57,797 --> 00:04:59,832 but we're talking about for the first time ever, 91 00:04:59,899 --> 00:05:03,303 we are gonna bear witness to a women's Royal Rumble match. 92 00:05:03,369 --> 00:05:04,337 I got goosebumps. 93 00:05:04,404 --> 00:05:06,139 [Corey] But we can see history before that. 94 00:05:06,205 --> 00:05:10,977 We can see the first-ever co-WWE Champion by the end of this very match. 95 00:05:11,044 --> 00:05:12,679 [Byron] That'd be a horrible experience. 96 00:05:12,745 --> 00:05:16,015 [Tom] Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens, their "Yep" movement. 97 00:05:16,082 --> 00:05:17,350 ["Fight" by CFO$ playing] 98 00:05:17,417 --> 00:05:20,420 [Tom chuckling] It's in full force here at the Wells Fargo Center. 99 00:05:21,454 --> 00:05:24,824 [Corey] The WWE universe here in Philly is jacked up, 100 00:05:24,891 --> 00:05:26,592 and I'm as excited as anybody. 101 00:05:30,263 --> 00:05:32,899 [Tom] Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn earlier tonight 102 00:05:32,965 --> 00:05:35,168 were in the social media lounge. 103 00:05:35,234 --> 00:05:38,771 They didn't really care, Byron, what the WWE universe was asking them, 104 00:05:38,838 --> 00:05:41,040 but Kevin Owens did send out a tweet saying quote, 105 00:05:41,107 --> 00:05:43,309 "The only thing that matters is that tonight, 106 00:05:43,376 --> 00:05:47,714 the road to KO Mania III kicks off the right way." 107 00:05:47,780 --> 00:05:49,582 [Byron] Oh, again. I've said it before, yeah. 108 00:05:49,649 --> 00:05:52,819 Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn wanna become WWE Champion, 109 00:05:52,885 --> 00:05:54,921 not to honor the legacy of that title, 110 00:05:54,987 --> 00:05:57,423 not to honor the history of the WWE Title, 111 00:05:57,490 --> 00:06:00,893 but to just further their narrative on SmackDown Live. 112 00:06:00,960 --> 00:06:03,629 [Corey] That narrative being freeing SmackDown Live 113 00:06:03,696 --> 00:06:06,833 from the tyranny of commissioner Shane McMahon. 114 00:06:06,899 --> 00:06:09,302 I think it's very honorable. I think it's poetic. 115 00:06:09,369 --> 00:06:12,004 Best friends, parallel careers, 116 00:06:12,071 --> 00:06:14,941 they could be co-WWE Champion. I mean, that's… that's beautiful. 117 00:06:15,007 --> 00:06:16,642 [Byron] Yeah, like a Hallmark movie. 118 00:06:16,709 --> 00:06:18,611 [crowd chanting indistinctly] 119 00:06:20,513 --> 00:06:22,515 [inaudible] 120 00:06:25,752 --> 00:06:27,754 ["Phenomenal" by CFO$ playing] 121 00:06:27,820 --> 00:06:29,822 [crowd cheering] 122 00:06:35,361 --> 00:06:37,363 -[dramatic sting playing] -[music fades] 123 00:06:40,500 --> 00:06:42,502 [music crescendos] 124 00:06:46,372 --> 00:06:50,576 [Tom] As the old adage goes, "Be careful what you wish for." 125 00:06:50,643 --> 00:06:57,049 Tonight, AJ Styles must endure a two-on-one disadvantage. 126 00:06:57,116 --> 00:07:00,219 And, of course, for every WWE Network Pay-Per-View, 127 00:07:00,286 --> 00:07:02,688 we are joined at ringside by our Spanish announce team, 128 00:07:02,755 --> 00:07:04,757 Carlos Cabrera and Marcelo Rodriguez. 129 00:07:04,857 --> 00:07:07,593 [speaking Spanish] 130 00:07:12,331 --> 00:07:14,567 [speaking Spanish] 131 00:07:17,303 --> 00:07:19,539 [Tom in English] And as well our German announce team, 132 00:07:19,605 --> 00:07:22,408 Calvin Knie, Carsten Schaefer, and Tim Haber. 133 00:07:22,475 --> 00:07:28,748 [speaking German] 134 00:07:28,815 --> 00:07:31,317 [Knie in German] 135 00:07:32,652 --> 00:07:34,654 [in English] The Road To WrestleMania… 136 00:07:34,720 --> 00:07:37,690 [Tom] Flat out, Graves, can AJ Styles beat the odds tonight? 137 00:07:37,757 --> 00:07:39,592 [Corey] I don't like AJ's chances, 138 00:07:39,659 --> 00:07:43,196 but if any one man can do it, it's the phenomenal one. 139 00:07:43,262 --> 00:07:45,264 [inaudible] 140 00:07:45,832 --> 00:07:46,866 [music fades] 141 00:07:46,933 --> 00:07:48,267 [crowd cheering] 142 00:07:48,334 --> 00:07:49,669 [bell ringing] 143 00:07:49,735 --> 00:07:53,539 [announcer] The following contest is a two-on-one Handicap Match, 144 00:07:53,606 --> 00:07:59,178 and it is for the WWE Championship! 145 00:07:59,245 --> 00:08:00,880 [crowd cheering] 146 00:08:01,447 --> 00:08:02,915 Introducing the challengers first, 147 00:08:02,982 --> 00:08:05,084 from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 148 00:08:05,651 --> 00:08:08,754 Weighing in at 212 pounds, 149 00:08:09,255 --> 00:08:13,559 Sami Zayn! 150 00:08:13,626 --> 00:08:15,628 [crowd cheering] 151 00:08:17,029 --> 00:08:20,666 And his tag team partner, from Marieville, Quebec, Canada. 152 00:08:21,234 --> 00:08:25,071 Weighing in at 266 pounds, 153 00:08:25,137 --> 00:08:30,009 Kevin Owens! 154 00:08:30,076 --> 00:08:32,078 [crowd cheering] 155 00:08:34,780 --> 00:08:35,648 [inaudible] 156 00:08:35,715 --> 00:08:39,285 And their opponent, from Gainesville, Georgia. 157 00:08:39,352 --> 00:08:40,553 [crowd cheering] 158 00:08:40,620 --> 00:08:44,457 Weighing in at 218 pounds, 159 00:08:44,524 --> 00:08:49,161 he is the WWE Champion. 160 00:08:50,263 --> 00:08:52,932 The Phenomenal… 161 00:08:52,999 --> 00:08:57,336 [crowd and announcer] AJ Styles! 162 00:08:57,403 --> 00:08:59,038 [crowd cheering] 163 00:09:00,206 --> 00:09:03,009 [Byron] And we saw Styles mouthing off to Kevin and Sami moments ago. 164 00:09:03,075 --> 00:09:06,312 That is the mindset that the champion has adopted here. 165 00:09:06,379 --> 00:09:09,448 He had a couple doubts the last few weeks over whether he could be successful, 166 00:09:09,515 --> 00:09:13,085 but he has convinced himself tonight he cannot be beat. 167 00:09:14,720 --> 00:09:16,355 [crowd] AJ Styles! 168 00:09:16,422 --> 00:09:17,623 [crowd clapping rhythmically] 169 00:09:17,690 --> 00:09:19,358 [crowd] AJ Styles! 170 00:09:20,493 --> 00:09:22,328 AJ Styles! 171 00:09:23,696 --> 00:09:26,198 [Tom] This event has been magic for AJ Styles. 172 00:09:26,265 --> 00:09:29,101 Debuted in the Royal Rumble Match two years ago, 173 00:09:29,168 --> 00:09:32,605 and last year, competed in defense of this same championship… 174 00:09:32,672 --> 00:09:34,874 -[bell ringing] -…against John Cena in an instant classic. 175 00:09:34,941 --> 00:09:37,443 [Corey] There's the bell. The time for talking is through. 176 00:09:37,510 --> 00:09:38,778 And that's good for AJ Styles 177 00:09:38,844 --> 00:09:41,314 because AJ talked himself into this predicament. 178 00:09:42,448 --> 00:09:45,151 [Tom] It was, uh, AJ Styles who got very frustrated 179 00:09:45,217 --> 00:09:48,321 after a series of matchups with AJ Styles and Kevin Owens, 180 00:09:48,387 --> 00:09:50,389 and said, "Why don't we make it a handicap match?" 181 00:09:50,456 --> 00:09:54,293 And our general manager, Daniel Bryan, uh, was happy to oblige. 182 00:09:54,360 --> 00:09:56,462 [Corey] And to AJ's credit, he manned up. 183 00:09:56,529 --> 00:09:58,531 He said, "This is the situation I'm in, 184 00:09:58,598 --> 00:10:01,567 I'm going to come in prepared, and I'm going to defend my title." 185 00:10:01,634 --> 00:10:03,402 [Tom] This is the way this is gonna work. 186 00:10:03,469 --> 00:10:07,173 Kevin Owens and, uh, Sami Zayn rather, must tag in and out. 187 00:10:08,140 --> 00:10:09,909 And AJ Styles has been very blunt. 188 00:10:09,976 --> 00:10:11,243 The longer this match goes, 189 00:10:11,310 --> 00:10:14,180 the longer it's gonna benefit Owens and Zayn. 190 00:10:14,246 --> 00:10:16,682 [Byron] Absolutely. Right now, Kevin and Sami doing their best 191 00:10:16,749 --> 00:10:19,085 to get inside the mind of the champion. 192 00:10:19,151 --> 00:10:20,486 Psyching AJ out slightly. 193 00:10:20,553 --> 00:10:24,957 Letting them know-- Reminding AJ there's two of them and only one of him. 194 00:10:32,398 --> 00:10:33,232 [Owens grunting] 195 00:10:33,299 --> 00:10:35,801 [Tom] And now AJ Styles firing right off here on Kevin Owens. 196 00:10:35,868 --> 00:10:40,006 He said he has to hit hard and hit early against these two men. 197 00:10:40,606 --> 00:10:44,143 [Corey] Of course, Styles is gonna want to try to end this as quickly as possible. 198 00:10:45,911 --> 00:10:48,614 [Tom] Look at Kevin Owens already trying to think about a tag. 199 00:10:48,681 --> 00:10:50,816 And makes the tag to his guardian angel. 200 00:10:50,883 --> 00:10:51,717 [Corey] It's smart. 201 00:10:51,784 --> 00:10:55,087 When you're given the benefit of this sort of advantage, you utilize it. 202 00:10:55,154 --> 00:10:57,390 That's exactly what Kevin and Sami are gonna do. 203 00:10:57,456 --> 00:11:00,626 [Byron] I notice AJ has not taken his eye off both Sami Zayn or Kevin Owens 204 00:11:00,693 --> 00:11:02,995 despite the attempted mind games. 205 00:11:03,562 --> 00:11:06,065 [Tom] Hey, guys, we heard what the WWE Hall of Famer, 206 00:11:06,132 --> 00:11:08,134 The Nature Boy Ric Flair said on the kickoff show. 207 00:11:08,200 --> 00:11:10,102 He's referred to AJ Styles as the-- 208 00:11:10,169 --> 00:11:12,471 Oh! Cover here on Zayn, and a kickout. 209 00:11:12,538 --> 00:11:15,007 The Shawn Michaels of this generation. 210 00:11:15,074 --> 00:11:16,242 [AJ] Come on! 211 00:11:16,308 --> 00:11:19,178 [Tom] Can AJ Styles endure this for however long this match continues? 212 00:11:19,245 --> 00:11:20,279 You wanna go, tough guy?! 213 00:11:21,680 --> 00:11:23,282 [Corey] So that's incredibly high praise 214 00:11:23,349 --> 00:11:26,285 coming from maybe the greatest to ever do it, Ric Flair. 215 00:11:26,352 --> 00:11:30,056 And a lot of people, myself included, would agree AJ is of that ilk. 216 00:11:30,122 --> 00:11:32,925 That said, Shawn Michaels was never in this situation. 217 00:11:34,393 --> 00:11:38,664 [Tom] The fact the WWE Championship has never been won in a handicap match 218 00:11:38,731 --> 00:11:40,232 behooves AJ Styles. 219 00:11:40,299 --> 00:11:42,768 But still, Kevin Owens trying to break free here. 220 00:11:42,835 --> 00:11:44,603 Legal here against Styles. 221 00:11:44,670 --> 00:11:46,672 [crowd cheering, chanting indistinctly] 222 00:11:47,573 --> 00:11:50,276 [Byron] Styles, as an amateur wrestler as a kid, 223 00:11:50,342 --> 00:11:53,512 he always said, "I love…" [grunting] "…taking on guys who are bigger than me. 224 00:11:53,579 --> 00:11:55,347 -Guys who are stronger. -[Tom] Uh-oh! 225 00:11:55,414 --> 00:11:56,682 Oh! And there goes Owens! 226 00:11:56,749 --> 00:11:58,417 [Byron] We're seeing the quickness of AJ. 227 00:11:58,484 --> 00:12:01,754 [Tom] Look how smart Styles is putting himself between Owens and Zayn. 228 00:12:02,254 --> 00:12:05,424 [Byron] AJ has relished the opportunity to prove critics wrong. 229 00:12:05,491 --> 00:12:07,293 And he has that chance here tonight. 230 00:12:07,359 --> 00:12:10,730 [Tom] Kevin Owens choosing to slide out and make a tag. 231 00:12:10,796 --> 00:12:12,932 -[Byron] Isn't that cute? -[Corey] That was genius! 232 00:12:12,998 --> 00:12:13,833 [crowd cheering] 233 00:12:13,899 --> 00:12:17,536 [Corey] It's not about being cute. It's about winning and making history. 234 00:12:17,603 --> 00:12:19,171 [Tom] Byron, are you surprised? 235 00:12:19,238 --> 00:12:23,075 Sami and Kevin are taking advantage of every single loophole in front of them. 236 00:12:23,142 --> 00:12:25,377 [Byron] Nothing would surprise me with these two. 237 00:12:25,444 --> 00:12:28,747 Sami and Kevin only care about Sami and Kevin. Period. 238 00:12:28,814 --> 00:12:31,150 [Corey] I don't understand why you're so biased, Byron. 239 00:12:31,217 --> 00:12:34,620 You and Shane McMahon seem to have this vendetta against Kevin and Sami. 240 00:12:34,687 --> 00:12:36,388 -Kevin and Sami-- -[Byron] I'm not biased-- 241 00:12:36,455 --> 00:12:38,557 [Corey] Would you shut up, Saxton, I'm making a point. 242 00:12:38,624 --> 00:12:41,260 Kevin and Sami have maximized their opportunities. 243 00:12:41,327 --> 00:12:44,497 Every chance they have been given, they have capitalized on. 244 00:12:44,563 --> 00:12:46,599 That's to be celebrated, not punished. 245 00:12:46,665 --> 00:12:49,835 [Byron] Don't tell me to shut up! How about you shut your mouth and listen? 246 00:12:49,902 --> 00:12:50,836 I call what I see here. 247 00:12:50,903 --> 00:12:53,105 We've seen every week what Zayn and Owens have done-- 248 00:12:53,172 --> 00:12:55,074 [Tom] Oh! And a dropkick. 249 00:12:55,141 --> 00:12:56,609 [Byron] …to cut corners to get ahead. 250 00:12:56,675 --> 00:12:58,277 [Tom] AJ trying to get to a cover, 251 00:12:58,344 --> 00:13:01,947 but Sami Zayn able to get to his corner and makes another tag. 252 00:13:03,449 --> 00:13:06,118 [Byron] Imagine how much these two would be crying and whining 253 00:13:06,185 --> 00:13:08,053 if… if the script were flipped. 254 00:13:08,120 --> 00:13:10,322 [Corey] This isn't about imagination, Byron. 255 00:13:10,389 --> 00:13:12,925 The facts are the facts. The situation is what it is. 256 00:13:12,992 --> 00:13:14,794 [indistinct arguing] 257 00:13:15,628 --> 00:13:16,762 -[AJ grunting] -[Tom] Oh! 258 00:13:16,829 --> 00:13:21,367 And Owens had the official's attention and now comes right in hard on AJ Styles. 259 00:13:22,168 --> 00:13:23,536 [Owens] Okay, okay. 260 00:13:24,103 --> 00:13:26,472 And that's why this is my show! 261 00:13:26,539 --> 00:13:28,541 [crowd cheering] 262 00:13:29,508 --> 00:13:34,113 [Tom] Trying to tear down the house that AJ Styles built on SmackDown Live. 263 00:13:34,613 --> 00:13:37,650 Make it the Sami and Kevin Show on Tuesday nights. 264 00:13:37,716 --> 00:13:39,351 -Tag. -[Owens] Get him! 265 00:13:39,952 --> 00:13:42,254 [both grunting] 266 00:13:42,321 --> 00:13:45,891 [Tom] And Sami Zayn now an opportunity to wear out the champion. 267 00:13:45,958 --> 00:13:48,327 [Byron] AJ Styles in the wrong part of town. 268 00:13:48,828 --> 00:13:50,362 No question about it here. 269 00:13:50,429 --> 00:13:53,465 -[Tom] Oh, come on! -[Byron] Sami and Kevin tee away at will. 270 00:13:57,636 --> 00:14:00,472 [Tom] Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens, they can take their time just… 271 00:14:00,539 --> 00:14:03,075 [exclaiming] …picking apart AJ Styles. 272 00:14:03,142 --> 00:14:05,511 You know, Byron, maybe there's part of Daniel Bryan 273 00:14:05,578 --> 00:14:08,380 that would love to see these two come out on top tonight. 274 00:14:08,447 --> 00:14:10,482 [Byron] I… I don't doubt that. I mean, look-- 275 00:14:10,549 --> 00:14:12,751 -[Zayn yelling] -[crowd exclaiming] 276 00:14:12,818 --> 00:14:15,020 [Byron] We've heard it from our own champion, AJ Styles, 277 00:14:15,087 --> 00:14:18,724 who has doubted the allegiance… or questioned the allegiance of Daniel Bryan. 278 00:14:18,791 --> 00:14:19,792 [Tom] Uh-oh. 279 00:14:19,858 --> 00:14:21,760 Oh! Big back body drop! 280 00:14:21,827 --> 00:14:24,730 [Corey] Incredible height on the back body drop. Covered here by Sami. 281 00:14:24,797 --> 00:14:27,733 [Tom] Cover for the title, and a quick kickout. 282 00:14:27,800 --> 00:14:30,035 [Corey] Listen, it's simple, it's business. 283 00:14:30,536 --> 00:14:33,772 The opportunity to have the first-ever co-WWE Champions 284 00:14:33,839 --> 00:14:35,507 would be good for SmackDown Live. 285 00:14:35,574 --> 00:14:37,910 It would get the world talking, it would be on ESPN, 286 00:14:37,977 --> 00:14:39,411 it would be big, big news. 287 00:14:40,079 --> 00:14:41,981 [Tom] Tag made. Back in comes Kevin Owens. 288 00:14:42,047 --> 00:14:43,415 [Byron] Uh, you're right, Corey. 289 00:14:43,482 --> 00:14:45,684 It would make headlines, it would get people talking. 290 00:14:45,751 --> 00:14:47,319 Just for all the wrong reasons. 291 00:14:47,386 --> 00:14:48,220 [Owens yelling] 292 00:14:48,287 --> 00:14:49,655 [Styles grunting, groaning] 293 00:14:49,722 --> 00:14:51,457 [Tom] Sent right into the turnbuckle. 294 00:14:51,523 --> 00:14:54,627 And now Owens, to win the championship, and a kickout. 295 00:14:54,693 --> 00:14:56,695 [both grunting] 296 00:14:56,762 --> 00:14:58,964 [Tom] Owens giving no quarter to Styles. 297 00:15:01,634 --> 00:15:04,737 That's the one smart part of this strategy from Owens and Zayn. 298 00:15:04,803 --> 00:15:06,171 [Byron] Owens has gotta be careful 299 00:15:06,238 --> 00:15:08,707 because if he gets too aggressive he can be disqualified. 300 00:15:09,341 --> 00:15:11,343 -[man] Come on, Owens! -[Owens] We'll play outside! 301 00:15:11,410 --> 00:15:13,412 -[Tom] Now following Styles. -[Corey] Look out! 302 00:15:13,479 --> 00:15:14,580 [Tom] Oh man! 303 00:15:14,647 --> 00:15:15,748 [all exclaiming] 304 00:15:15,814 --> 00:15:18,150 [Tom] Remember, the only way for Kevin and Sami 305 00:15:18,217 --> 00:15:21,820 to win the championship is by pinfall or submission inside the ring. 306 00:15:22,755 --> 00:15:24,757 [Corey] Yeah, but at this particular point in time 307 00:15:24,823 --> 00:15:28,093 this is a great strategy by Kevin utilizing the outside of the ring 308 00:15:28,160 --> 00:15:30,462 to inflict punishment on the champion. 309 00:15:31,130 --> 00:15:33,065 [Tom] Now, Owens rolls back inside here 310 00:15:33,132 --> 00:15:34,967 trying to collect a cover, out at one. 311 00:15:36,602 --> 00:15:37,937 [both grunting] 312 00:15:38,003 --> 00:15:40,539 [Tom] Grinding that forearm right in the face. 313 00:15:40,606 --> 00:15:41,707 [Styles panting] 314 00:15:41,774 --> 00:15:44,109 [Byron] Owens and Zayn doing a good job of thwarting the-- 315 00:15:44,176 --> 00:15:45,277 [Styles yelling] 316 00:15:45,344 --> 00:15:47,813 [Byron] …earlier strategy of AJ Styles to hit hard and fast. 317 00:15:47,880 --> 00:15:49,281 [Tom] Tag. 318 00:15:49,782 --> 00:15:53,118 [Byron] Owens driving all the breath out of AJ Styles with that double stomp. 319 00:15:53,185 --> 00:15:54,153 Come on, tough guy! 320 00:15:54,720 --> 00:15:57,423 [Byron] Yeah, that could have certainly injured the ribs of AJ Styles. 321 00:15:57,489 --> 00:15:58,490 If that were to happen, 322 00:15:58,557 --> 00:16:00,893 that would completely change the complexion of this match. 323 00:16:00,959 --> 00:16:04,096 [Tom] And Graves, these are two men in Sami and Kevin at the hands of-- 324 00:16:04,163 --> 00:16:05,264 [both yelling] 325 00:16:05,331 --> 00:16:08,300 [Tom] The reports were they nearly didn't have a job here on WWE. 326 00:16:08,367 --> 00:16:11,103 So, this is as much about winning the championship 327 00:16:11,170 --> 00:16:14,740 as it is rubbing it in the face of Shane McMahon and AJ Styles. 328 00:16:14,807 --> 00:16:16,976 [Corey] Poetic justice in its purest form. 329 00:16:17,042 --> 00:16:20,312 Athletic competition, Sami and Kevin can stick it to Shane O-Mac 330 00:16:20,379 --> 00:16:22,147 and it would be a beautiful thing. 331 00:16:22,748 --> 00:16:25,017 [Byron] Athletic competition in its purest form 332 00:16:25,084 --> 00:16:29,455 when the stipulation is not fair for a clear-cut athletic competition. 333 00:16:29,521 --> 00:16:32,358 And let's not forget that Daniel Bryan had everything to do 334 00:16:32,424 --> 00:16:33,425 with making this match. 335 00:16:33,492 --> 00:16:36,362 It wasn't that Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn earned this opportunity 336 00:16:36,428 --> 00:16:37,563 to have a handicap match. 337 00:16:37,629 --> 00:16:40,899 [Tom] And took a sarcastic comment right out of the mouth of AJ Styles. 338 00:16:40,966 --> 00:16:44,136 Oh! And turned it into a match here at the Royal Rumble. 339 00:16:44,203 --> 00:16:46,872 [Corey] AJ is swinging with everything he's got left. 340 00:16:46,939 --> 00:16:49,274 Taking it to both Kevin and Sami. 341 00:16:49,341 --> 00:16:53,045 [Tom] Styles doing the smart thing, battling out of the opponent's corner. 342 00:16:53,112 --> 00:16:54,246 [Styles yelling] 343 00:16:55,514 --> 00:16:56,849 [Tom] Here comes Owens! 344 00:16:56,915 --> 00:17:00,252 All the battles between Styles and Owens in 2017. 345 00:17:00,819 --> 00:17:04,356 [Corey] Uh-oh. This does not end well for Styles! 346 00:17:04,423 --> 00:17:05,457 [all exclaiming] 347 00:17:05,524 --> 00:17:08,594 [Tom] Face-first on the canvas! Cover and a kickout! 348 00:17:09,528 --> 00:17:10,629 That was three! 349 00:17:14,299 --> 00:17:15,134 [Owens roaring] 350 00:17:15,200 --> 00:17:18,303 [Tom] And now Owens right on top of AJ Styles. 351 00:17:18,370 --> 00:17:21,707 [Corey] This is classic Kevin Owens right now. Just grinding down AJ. 352 00:17:21,774 --> 00:17:23,942 Let's take one more look at the height, and the… 353 00:17:24,009 --> 00:17:26,445 -[all exclaiming] -…sudden stop at the end. 354 00:17:27,246 --> 00:17:29,348 Nearly crowned new champions there. 355 00:17:29,415 --> 00:17:31,817 Kevin Owens just gonna grind on AJ Styles, 356 00:17:31,884 --> 00:17:34,620 wear him down, test AJ's endurance. 357 00:17:35,254 --> 00:17:36,989 [Byron] That's the key. We're gonna find out. 358 00:17:37,056 --> 00:17:40,692 We're gonna find out what AJ Styles is made of in this matchup. 359 00:17:40,759 --> 00:17:42,394 [indistinct chatter] 360 00:17:44,596 --> 00:17:46,999 [Tom] Styles has been a man that's been true to his word. 361 00:17:47,066 --> 00:17:49,268 Just this past week on SmackDown Live, 362 00:17:49,334 --> 00:17:53,172 back-to-back separate matches against Owens and Zayn. 363 00:17:54,039 --> 00:17:56,308 [Byron] Well, the life motto of AJ Styles has been, 364 00:17:56,375 --> 00:18:00,546 "I always…" [exclaiming] "…bet on myself no matter what the situation." 365 00:18:00,612 --> 00:18:01,547 [official] Stay off him! 366 00:18:01,613 --> 00:18:04,917 [Byron] AJ Styles has been an underdog champion, and he relishes that role. 367 00:18:04,983 --> 00:18:07,686 But when you think about this situation, I mean, this is ridiculous. 368 00:18:07,753 --> 00:18:08,654 Watch it! 369 00:18:10,222 --> 00:18:11,890 -[Owens roaring] -[Tom] Owens and Zayn! 370 00:18:11,957 --> 00:18:13,258 Oh! 371 00:18:13,325 --> 00:18:15,494 -And the Cannonball from Owens-- -[Corey] Oh no! 372 00:18:15,561 --> 00:18:19,164 Kevin might have re-aggravated the ankle injury from SmackDown this past week. 373 00:18:19,231 --> 00:18:21,033 [Tom] Tag made and Sami Zayn's back in. 374 00:18:21,100 --> 00:18:23,268 And how does that shift the tables here now. 375 00:18:23,335 --> 00:18:25,037 How healthy is Kevin Owens? 376 00:18:25,104 --> 00:18:28,140 [Corey] It evens the odds for AJ Styles, I'll tell you that much. 377 00:18:28,207 --> 00:18:30,676 Remember, it was a few moments spent in the Calf Crusher, 378 00:18:30,742 --> 00:18:32,811 then a vicious attack by Styles 379 00:18:32,878 --> 00:18:35,214 that left Kevin with one good leg last week. 380 00:18:35,280 --> 00:18:36,248 [both grunting] 381 00:18:36,315 --> 00:18:38,917 [Tom] Styles getting a measure of retribution as well last week 382 00:18:38,984 --> 00:18:42,688 after all the annoyances and nuisances these two have been. 383 00:18:43,255 --> 00:18:46,258 Now trying to isolate Sami Zayn up here on the top. 384 00:18:46,325 --> 00:18:48,360 Ooh! Look at these sharp elbows. 385 00:18:48,427 --> 00:18:49,628 [Byron] Sami just covering up. 386 00:18:49,695 --> 00:18:51,663 -[Tom] Oh! There goes Zayn! -[Zayn screaming] 387 00:18:51,730 --> 00:18:54,066 [Byron] This could be prime real estate for AJ Styles. 388 00:18:54,133 --> 00:18:57,469 [Corey] Doesn't look like AJ's got enough gas left in the tank to make the cover. 389 00:18:57,536 --> 00:18:58,637 [Zayn groaning] 390 00:18:59,271 --> 00:19:01,573 [Tom] And again, it's been a two-on-one attack here 391 00:19:01,640 --> 00:19:03,609 for this entire match for AJ Styles. 392 00:19:03,675 --> 00:19:06,812 You can't blame the man as he's trying to gather himself here. 393 00:19:07,613 --> 00:19:10,449 Zayn trying to get to the corner, makes the tag to Kevin Owens, 394 00:19:10,516 --> 00:19:12,150 but where is the left knee at? 395 00:19:12,217 --> 00:19:14,620 -[Styles grunting] -[Tom] Oh! The Pelé Kick! 396 00:19:14,686 --> 00:19:15,521 [Owens groaning] 397 00:19:15,587 --> 00:19:18,824 [Corey] Oh, neither of Kevin's legs are working too well after the Pelé Kick. 398 00:19:19,391 --> 00:19:20,592 Down goes Owens. 399 00:19:20,659 --> 00:19:23,829 Once again, Styles with a few moments to gather himself. 400 00:19:24,396 --> 00:19:26,398 You see immediately-- Watch this again. 401 00:19:26,465 --> 00:19:28,467 Styles knowing where he is, the placement, boom! 402 00:19:28,534 --> 00:19:29,501 And the connection! 403 00:19:30,002 --> 00:19:30,836 [Owens groaning] 404 00:19:30,903 --> 00:19:33,138 [Corey] Kevin Owens doing the wise thing. 405 00:19:33,205 --> 00:19:35,841 -[Tom] Tag. -[Corey] Tagging Sami Zayn back in. 406 00:19:35,908 --> 00:19:37,209 Uh-oh. Uh-oh! 407 00:19:37,276 --> 00:19:40,279 [Tom] Think about the Helluva Kick! Oh, and a boot from Styles! 408 00:19:40,345 --> 00:19:41,813 [Corey] Styles knew it was coming. 409 00:19:43,315 --> 00:19:45,651 [Tom] Oh! Oh, and the Moonsault! Oh! 410 00:19:45,717 --> 00:19:47,719 Turns it into a reverse DDT. 411 00:19:49,254 --> 00:19:51,823 [Corey] I don't know where AJ is getting this from, 412 00:19:51,890 --> 00:19:53,692 but Styles is still in the fight. 413 00:19:53,759 --> 00:19:56,795 [Byron] Styles increasing his lifespan in this matchup. 414 00:19:56,862 --> 00:19:57,829 [crowd cheering] 415 00:19:57,896 --> 00:20:01,066 [Tom] Corey, is this like watching a boxer, you know, fight between rounds, 416 00:20:01,133 --> 00:20:04,269 taking a moment to pick himself up and fighting off whatever comes at him. 417 00:20:04,336 --> 00:20:07,606 [Corey] Take another look at this beautiful Moonsault into the reverse DDT. 418 00:20:07,673 --> 00:20:09,875 But Sami Zayn, almost instinctively, 419 00:20:09,942 --> 00:20:12,411 climbing toward his own corner and tags Kevin. 420 00:20:13,245 --> 00:20:15,047 [Tom] And again Styles answers. 421 00:20:15,113 --> 00:20:18,317 And Kevin Owens a little bit slow getting into the corner. 422 00:20:18,383 --> 00:20:20,419 [Corey] Kevin certainly moving a little gingerly. 423 00:20:20,485 --> 00:20:23,155 [Byron] Wait a minute. Come on, ref. Get Sami Zayn out of there. 424 00:20:23,222 --> 00:20:24,590 -[Corey] Wow! -[Tom] Uh-oh! 425 00:20:24,656 --> 00:20:27,426 -[crowd exclaiming] -[Tom] You gotta be kidding me! Wow. 426 00:20:27,492 --> 00:20:30,195 [Corey] How on earth did Styles have the wherewithal to land that? 427 00:20:30,262 --> 00:20:31,763 [Byron] I have no idea. 428 00:20:31,830 --> 00:20:32,864 [Tom] Styles again! 429 00:20:32,931 --> 00:20:34,533 [Byron] This could be it! 430 00:20:34,600 --> 00:20:36,235 [Tom] What a turnaround, Calf Crusher! 431 00:20:36,301 --> 00:20:39,238 [Corey] Kevin Owens submitted to this last week in record time. 432 00:20:39,304 --> 00:20:40,472 [crowd cheering loudly] 433 00:20:40,539 --> 00:20:42,874 [Tom] Reinjured the knee earlier on in this match. 434 00:20:42,941 --> 00:20:44,943 Can AJ Styles put away Owens? 435 00:20:45,010 --> 00:20:47,079 [Byron] This is the best opportunity Styles has had! 436 00:20:47,145 --> 00:20:49,348 [Corey] Styles just cranking on the Calf Crusher 437 00:20:49,414 --> 00:20:51,283 with everything he's got left. 438 00:20:51,350 --> 00:20:52,851 Can Kevin Owens hold on? 439 00:20:52,918 --> 00:20:54,319 [Tom] Pulling back on it! 440 00:20:54,386 --> 00:20:56,955 [Byron] Kevin Owens is so close. Is he gonna tap? 441 00:20:57,022 --> 00:20:58,123 Is he gonna tap? 442 00:20:58,690 --> 00:21:00,692 [Tom] And Sami Zayn breaks it up. 443 00:21:00,759 --> 00:21:01,994 [crowd jeering] 444 00:21:04,763 --> 00:21:06,865 [Byron] Sami Zayn just saved Kevin Owens, 445 00:21:06,932 --> 00:21:10,636 but what kind of condition is the ankle of Kevin Owens in at this point? 446 00:21:10,702 --> 00:21:12,971 [Corey] These are the perils of a handicap match. 447 00:21:13,605 --> 00:21:16,608 Kevin was able to withstand the Calf Crusher long enough 448 00:21:16,675 --> 00:21:18,410 for Sami to break the hold. 449 00:21:18,477 --> 00:21:20,045 [Byron] Come on, come on! Oh! 450 00:21:20,112 --> 00:21:22,314 [Tom] And now Sami Zayn is still in the way, 451 00:21:22,381 --> 00:21:24,850 and what a clothesline from Styles! 452 00:21:24,916 --> 00:21:25,884 [crowd cheering] 453 00:21:26,451 --> 00:21:28,086 [Byron] If Sami won't get out of the ring, 454 00:21:28,153 --> 00:21:29,921 AJ Styles will forcibly remove him. 455 00:21:29,988 --> 00:21:31,189 [Corey] AJ's trying to-- 456 00:21:31,256 --> 00:21:34,459 [Tom] Owens trying to take advantage. Shoulder's down, and a kickout. 457 00:21:34,526 --> 00:21:37,396 [Corey] Styles is realizing he needs to isolate one of the opposing team… 458 00:21:37,462 --> 00:21:38,997 [Tom] Shoulder first! 459 00:21:39,564 --> 00:21:41,066 Right into the post! 460 00:21:43,135 --> 00:21:45,103 [Corey] AJ sidestepped Owens. 461 00:21:45,937 --> 00:21:49,441 Owens definitely worse for wear after tasting the ring post. 462 00:21:49,508 --> 00:21:50,542 Listen to this. 463 00:21:51,043 --> 00:21:52,944 -[Owens screaming] -[crowd exclaiming] 464 00:21:53,011 --> 00:21:56,248 [Corey] But look how quickly Sami, once again, tags himself in. 465 00:21:56,314 --> 00:21:59,885 [Tom] Uh-oh. Misses wildly there. Think about the Blue Thunder Bomb. 466 00:21:59,951 --> 00:22:01,286 [Corey] Styles fighting out. 467 00:22:01,353 --> 00:22:03,889 -[both grunting] -[Byron] AJ Styles in desperation mode. 468 00:22:03,955 --> 00:22:06,124 Two, three. Come on! 469 00:22:06,892 --> 00:22:08,794 [Tom] Has found a couple opportunities. Oh! 470 00:22:08,860 --> 00:22:10,729 And Kevin Owens with a cheap shot! 471 00:22:10,796 --> 00:22:13,665 -[Byron] Oh no, no, no! -[Tom] Blue Thunder Bomb! 472 00:22:13,732 --> 00:22:15,967 -[Corey] New champions! New champions! -[crowd] One, two… 473 00:22:16,034 --> 00:22:18,437 -[crowd exclaiming] -[Tom] Oh! And AJ kicked out. 474 00:22:18,937 --> 00:22:19,938 [Corey] Wow. 475 00:22:22,641 --> 00:22:23,742 I, uh… 476 00:22:26,211 --> 00:22:29,648 Look at this. The referee distracted with Sami Zayn momentarily. 477 00:22:29,715 --> 00:22:31,450 Kevin-- Boom! 478 00:22:31,516 --> 00:22:35,187 Picture-perfect superkick into the Blue Thunder Bomb. 479 00:22:36,121 --> 00:22:39,324 And somehow AJ Styles fights on. 480 00:22:39,391 --> 00:22:42,994 [Tom] Sami Zayn used that same move to score a pinfall against Styles 481 00:22:43,061 --> 00:22:45,097 this past week on SmackDown Live. 482 00:22:45,163 --> 00:22:46,965 Tonight, it doesn't pay dividends. 483 00:22:47,032 --> 00:22:50,369 [Corey] I thought we were about to see co-WWE Champions. 484 00:22:53,472 --> 00:22:55,974 [Tom] And the plan for Zayn and Owens 485 00:22:56,041 --> 00:22:59,544 has slowly disintegrated here at the Royal Rumble. 486 00:22:59,611 --> 00:23:01,346 Get him out of the corner, Zayn! 487 00:23:01,413 --> 00:23:02,280 Listen up! 488 00:23:02,347 --> 00:23:03,448 [both grunting] 489 00:23:04,182 --> 00:23:07,352 [Corey] Disrespect from a defiant Sami Zayn. 490 00:23:07,853 --> 00:23:08,720 Come on! 491 00:23:08,787 --> 00:23:09,654 [Sami straining] 492 00:23:09,721 --> 00:23:12,357 [Corey] You have to respect the strategy that Styles has employed. 493 00:23:12,424 --> 00:23:15,093 He's chipped away at both Owens and Zayn enough 494 00:23:15,160 --> 00:23:18,029 to where Kevin and Sami had seen some sort of peril. 495 00:23:18,797 --> 00:23:20,799 [Tom] Going up top here, Sami Zayn. 496 00:23:22,400 --> 00:23:25,303 [Byron] You talk about peril, this could be disastrous for the champion. 497 00:23:25,370 --> 00:23:26,638 [Sami grunting, panting] 498 00:23:26,705 --> 00:23:30,409 [Tom] This could be catastrophic if Sami Zayn's able to pull it off here. 499 00:23:30,475 --> 00:23:32,611 Trying to rip the WWE Champion off the top. 500 00:23:33,278 --> 00:23:34,312 Oh! 501 00:23:34,379 --> 00:23:35,947 [Corey] Face-first goes Sami. 502 00:23:36,615 --> 00:23:40,619 [Byron] Again, that cat-like quickness of Styles coming in handy. 503 00:23:42,287 --> 00:23:44,456 [Tom] And Styles… Whoa! 504 00:23:44,523 --> 00:23:45,557 Out onto the apron. 505 00:23:45,624 --> 00:23:47,225 Oh! And a shot to Owens! 506 00:23:47,292 --> 00:23:48,794 [Corey] Right between Kevin's eyes. 507 00:23:48,860 --> 00:23:50,595 [Byron] Look where Styles is. 508 00:23:50,662 --> 00:23:53,365 [Tom] This could be it! Styles up top! 509 00:23:53,432 --> 00:23:55,600 -Phenomenal Forearm! -[Byron] He hit it! 510 00:23:56,101 --> 00:23:58,103 -[Tom] Styles! Cover! -[crowd] One, two… 511 00:23:58,170 --> 00:24:00,305 [Tom] And Owens is all over him. 512 00:24:01,006 --> 00:24:04,776 [Corey] The numbers just too much for AJ Styles. 513 00:24:06,478 --> 00:24:09,748 [Byron] Watch Styles here. He knew he had to strike fast. 514 00:24:10,482 --> 00:24:13,251 Phenomenal Forearm hit the mark. 515 00:24:14,319 --> 00:24:17,055 But just in the nick of time, 516 00:24:17,122 --> 00:24:20,659 again, as you said, Corey, the numbers come into play. 517 00:24:23,929 --> 00:24:26,031 [Corey] Sami still looks a little bit out of it. 518 00:24:26,531 --> 00:24:28,900 But can Zayn make his way to his corner? 519 00:24:28,967 --> 00:24:31,636 I don't even know if Kevin's in much better condition than Sami. 520 00:24:31,703 --> 00:24:35,040 [Byron] Styles wisely positioning himself in the pathway of Sami. 521 00:24:35,707 --> 00:24:36,775 [commentators exclaiming] 522 00:24:36,842 --> 00:24:38,343 [Tom] Oh man. Hear the thud. 523 00:24:38,410 --> 00:24:39,878 -Oh! -[Zayn screaming] 524 00:24:41,480 --> 00:24:42,481 [Owens] Sami! 525 00:24:43,281 --> 00:24:45,851 -[Byron] Oh! -[Tom] Listen to these sickening… 526 00:24:47,118 --> 00:24:48,720 -[Zayn roaring] -Mother! 527 00:24:49,321 --> 00:24:51,756 -[crowd exclaiming] -[Corey] Oh! Good God, man! 528 00:24:53,992 --> 00:24:54,926 [Tom] Oh! 529 00:24:56,027 --> 00:24:58,330 [Corey] Zayn might be out on his feet right now. 530 00:24:58,396 --> 00:25:00,265 [Byron] Zayn may have a broken jaw. 531 00:25:00,332 --> 00:25:02,734 [Corey] Those were some of the hardest shots I've ever seen. 532 00:25:02,801 --> 00:25:05,370 [Tom] Oh, man. Now, Sami Zayn. Sami trying to make the tag! 533 00:25:05,437 --> 00:25:07,005 Trying to get to Kevin Owens! 534 00:25:07,072 --> 00:25:09,574 Fingertips away. Missed with the tag. 535 00:25:10,408 --> 00:25:13,778 And now Styles able to pull Zayn and throw him over the top. 536 00:25:14,513 --> 00:25:16,681 -[Byron] Watch out! -[Tom] Oh! Superkick. 537 00:25:17,249 --> 00:25:19,518 Look at that. The official's gotta get this under control. 538 00:25:19,584 --> 00:25:20,485 [Byron] Uh-oh! 539 00:25:20,552 --> 00:25:22,554 [Tom] Thought about the Pop-Up Powerbomb 540 00:25:22,621 --> 00:25:23,688 -Cover! -[crowd] Two, three! 541 00:25:23,755 --> 00:25:25,357 [Tom] Styles pulled it off! 542 00:25:25,423 --> 00:25:27,158 ["Phenomenal" by CFO$ playing] 543 00:25:27,225 --> 00:25:32,264 [announcer] Here is your winner, and still the WWE Champion, 544 00:25:32,831 --> 00:25:35,000 The Phenomenal… 545 00:25:35,066 --> 00:25:38,036 [announcer and crowd] AJ Styles! 546 00:25:38,603 --> 00:25:42,307 [Byron] AJ Styles has just done the impossible. 547 00:25:42,374 --> 00:25:48,013 AJ Styles has fended off the threat of Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn 548 00:25:48,079 --> 00:25:51,783 to retain his WWE Championship. 549 00:25:51,850 --> 00:25:54,219 [Corey] Against all odds, 550 00:25:54,286 --> 00:25:57,122 The Phenomenal One got it done. 551 00:25:57,188 --> 00:25:58,223 [inaudible] 552 00:25:58,290 --> 00:26:00,025 [Tom] Let's see, guys, down the stretch. 553 00:26:00,091 --> 00:26:03,495 Let's see if Sami Zayn actually did tag in Kevin Owens. 554 00:26:03,562 --> 00:26:05,730 Was a tag made right here? 555 00:26:07,132 --> 00:26:09,334 [Corey] I'd like to see a different camera angle. 556 00:26:09,401 --> 00:26:12,437 From that point, it didn't exactly look like it. 557 00:26:13,204 --> 00:26:16,274 [Tom] It didn't appear that way and tossed Sami Zayn out of the ring. 558 00:26:16,341 --> 00:26:21,313 Oh! The superkick, and then Kevin Owens tried to seal things with Owens. 559 00:26:21,379 --> 00:26:25,016 [Corey] Looking for the Pop-Up Powerbomb, but Styles would reverse. 560 00:26:25,083 --> 00:26:25,917 [bell ringing] 561 00:26:25,984 --> 00:26:29,054 [Corey] I think another angle on AJ, shoulders being down as well. 562 00:26:30,689 --> 00:26:32,390 I don't know how he did it, 563 00:26:33,258 --> 00:26:38,530 but Styles just silenced all the doubters with the performance of a lifetime. 564 00:26:38,597 --> 00:26:43,068 [Byron] Styles just proved that he is truly phenomenal. 565 00:26:43,134 --> 00:26:44,336 [Owens and Zayn shouting] 566 00:26:45,570 --> 00:26:48,373 [Tom] Styles knew he had a small window. 567 00:26:48,440 --> 00:26:50,775 Had to hit hard and hit fast, 568 00:26:50,842 --> 00:26:53,678 and he executed phenomenally. 569 00:26:54,579 --> 00:26:55,447 [inaudible] 570 00:26:56,014 --> 00:27:00,719 [Tom] Zayn and Owens's "Yep" movement halted here in Philadelphia 571 00:27:00,785 --> 00:27:04,089 at the hands of the WWE Champion. 572 00:27:09,227 --> 00:27:10,161 [music fades] 573 00:27:11,129 --> 00:27:12,897 ["New Orleans" by Kid Rock playing] 574 00:27:13,932 --> 00:27:18,737 ♪ I'm going down to New Orleans To see about a friend of mine ♪ 575 00:27:21,740 --> 00:27:25,610 ♪ Burnin' through Mississippi With the Big Easy on my mind ♪ 576 00:27:28,680 --> 00:27:33,351 ♪ When I get to New Orleans Someone gonna treat me right ♪ 577 00:27:36,121 --> 00:27:40,825 ♪ I'm goin' down to New Orleans And leavin' all of this behind ♪ 578 00:27:42,994 --> 00:27:48,733 ♪ Going down, down Down, downtown tonight ♪ 579 00:27:50,268 --> 00:27:54,406 ♪ I said down to New Orleans Down to New Orleans ♪ 580 00:27:54,472 --> 00:27:57,609 ♪ Down to New Orleans Down to New Orleans ♪ 581 00:27:58,243 --> 00:27:59,411 [Owens] Can't be happening. 582 00:27:59,477 --> 00:28:00,445 How did you not see that? 583 00:28:00,512 --> 00:28:02,247 No, no, listen. This can't be happening again. 584 00:28:02,313 --> 00:28:04,249 -Again, the referree screws me. -He's right. 585 00:28:04,315 --> 00:28:06,818 Did you not see? Do you even watch our matches? 586 00:28:06,885 --> 00:28:08,186 -I was legal! -We never tagged! 587 00:28:08,253 --> 00:28:10,955 -How was he getting covered? -He was the legal man. I wasn't legal. 588 00:28:11,022 --> 00:28:13,324 -Did you put him up to this? -I came to check on my partner. 589 00:28:13,391 --> 00:28:16,161 After AJ hauls him over the top rope like a psychopath! 590 00:28:16,227 --> 00:28:17,062 Did you see it? 591 00:28:17,128 --> 00:28:19,731 You can't have a referree screw me another… out of another title! 592 00:28:19,798 --> 00:28:21,266 -Did you see it? -Have some dignity! 593 00:28:21,332 --> 00:28:22,467 Did you see it? 594 00:28:22,534 --> 00:28:24,302 -Did you see it? -Shane? Shane, I'm… 595 00:28:24,369 --> 00:28:26,538 I'm sorry for yelling, but you need to make this right. 596 00:28:26,604 --> 00:28:30,108 You can't have a referree cost me another title. Please. 597 00:28:30,175 --> 00:28:31,810 This isn't fair and you know it. 598 00:28:31,876 --> 00:28:32,844 So, did I see it? 599 00:28:32,911 --> 00:28:35,246 -Yes. Did you watch? -Did you see that? 600 00:28:35,313 --> 00:28:36,648 [crowd chattering] 601 00:28:36,715 --> 00:28:37,549 Yep. 602 00:28:38,049 --> 00:28:40,051 [crowd laughing, applauding] 603 00:28:40,118 --> 00:28:42,120 [crowd cheering] 604 00:28:43,421 --> 00:28:45,423 [Owens seething] 605 00:28:46,624 --> 00:28:47,592 [Owens screaming] 606 00:28:49,160 --> 00:28:51,696 [Corey] Shane McMahon certainly looked pleased. 607 00:28:51,763 --> 00:28:53,631 [Byron] Referrees decision is final. 608 00:28:53,698 --> 00:28:55,600 ["Set It Off" by CFO$ playing] 609 00:29:02,140 --> 00:29:03,208 [bell ringing] 610 00:29:03,274 --> 00:29:07,278 [announcer] The following contest is a Two Out Of Three Falls Match, 611 00:29:07,345 --> 00:29:12,884 and it is for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship! 612 00:29:12,951 --> 00:29:17,555 Introducing first, at a combined weight of 450 pounds, 613 00:29:17,622 --> 00:29:23,161 Shelton Benjamin and Chad Gable! 614 00:29:23,228 --> 00:29:25,864 [Tom] Gable and Benjamin, speaking of referree issues, 615 00:29:25,930 --> 00:29:28,666 have had plenty of those over the last few weeks. 616 00:29:28,733 --> 00:29:33,104 In their time, just trying to get to the titles against the Usos. 617 00:29:35,406 --> 00:29:39,544 And WWE Royal Rumble is presented by KFC. 618 00:29:39,611 --> 00:29:41,613 It's fingerlickin' good. 619 00:29:41,679 --> 00:29:43,181 And by Rocket League. 620 00:29:43,248 --> 00:29:44,716 Join more than 40 million players 621 00:29:44,783 --> 00:29:47,886 as they compete in the world's most exciting sports video game. 622 00:29:47,952 --> 00:29:50,989 Rocket League, play for fun, live to play. 623 00:29:51,055 --> 00:29:53,625 ["Done With That (Day One Remix)" by CFO$ playing] 624 00:29:58,963 --> 00:30:01,599 ♪ Down since, day one ish ♪ 625 00:30:01,666 --> 00:30:04,702 ♪ Yeah, down since, day one ish ♪ 626 00:30:04,769 --> 00:30:06,905 ♪ We've been down since, day one… ♪ 627 00:30:06,971 --> 00:30:09,641 [Tom] The five-time Tag Team Champions, 628 00:30:09,707 --> 00:30:12,844 Jimmy and Jey, the Usos. 629 00:30:12,911 --> 00:30:15,513 ♪ Let's welcome these fools To the Uso penitentiary ♪ 630 00:30:17,515 --> 00:30:18,416 ♪ Okay ♪ 631 00:30:18,483 --> 00:30:19,450 Oh yeah! 632 00:30:19,951 --> 00:30:22,620 Hey, we about to get real silly up in Philly 633 00:30:22,687 --> 00:30:26,224 'cause tonight, we got a Two Out Of Three Falls Match 634 00:30:26,291 --> 00:30:27,859 against these two chumps. 635 00:30:27,926 --> 00:30:29,727 And they've been asking us all week, 636 00:30:29,794 --> 00:30:33,398 "Hey yo, Uce, how you gonna get ready for this Two Out Of Three?" 637 00:30:33,464 --> 00:30:36,201 Well, the answer's very, very simple. 638 00:30:36,267 --> 00:30:39,704 We stay ready so we ain't even gotta get ready. 639 00:30:39,771 --> 00:30:41,739 But we got a question for you two. 640 00:30:42,240 --> 00:30:45,743 How do you prepare for two brothers who ain't got nothing to lose? 641 00:30:45,810 --> 00:30:46,878 You can't! 642 00:30:46,945 --> 00:30:51,082 How do you prepare for two brothers who ride from the womb to the tomb? 643 00:30:51,149 --> 00:30:52,250 You can't! 644 00:30:52,317 --> 00:30:55,920 How do you prepare for two brothers that's been down since day one? 645 00:30:55,987 --> 00:30:58,256 Hey, Uce, we ain't trying to sell no t-shirts. 646 00:30:58,323 --> 00:31:00,325 This ain't no merch. This is a lifestyle we live. 647 00:31:00,391 --> 00:31:06,464 How do you prepare for the five-time WWE Tag Team Champions, 648 00:31:06,531 --> 00:31:10,068 Jimmy and Jey, the U… 649 00:31:10,134 --> 00:31:11,302 [crowd] Sos! 650 00:31:11,369 --> 00:31:14,639 Hey, you can't and you won't! 651 00:31:14,706 --> 00:31:17,775 Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin, 652 00:31:18,509 --> 00:31:23,381 welcome to the Uso Penitentiary! 653 00:31:23,448 --> 00:31:25,316 -[crowd cheering] -[inaudible] 654 00:31:25,383 --> 00:31:28,119 [Byron] You think the champions are basking in confidence? [chuckling] 655 00:31:28,186 --> 00:31:30,154 [Corey] I think we're in Philadelphia penitentiary. 656 00:31:30,221 --> 00:31:31,689 Everyone here should feel at home. 657 00:31:33,024 --> 00:31:36,194 [Tom] And the Usos set to defend their SmackDown Tag Team Titles 658 00:31:36,261 --> 00:31:37,996 against Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin. 659 00:31:38,062 --> 00:31:39,831 And, guys, I alluded to it earlier, 660 00:31:39,898 --> 00:31:42,166 there was a previous matchup between these two 661 00:31:42,233 --> 00:31:46,271 where the illegal Superstars were pinned, and as a result, 662 00:31:46,337 --> 00:31:50,174 Gable and Benjamin did not win the SmackDown Tag Team Championship. 663 00:31:50,241 --> 00:31:52,744 In fact, the very official that's officiating this match 664 00:31:52,810 --> 00:31:54,279 was the one who reversed the decision. 665 00:31:54,345 --> 00:31:55,179 [bell ringing] 666 00:31:55,246 --> 00:31:57,749 [Byron] Hence the reason for this Two Out Of Three Falls matchup. 667 00:31:57,815 --> 00:31:59,183 No excuses, no redos. 668 00:31:59,250 --> 00:32:03,121 We're gonna find out who the rightful SmackDown Tag Team Champions should be. 669 00:32:03,187 --> 00:32:07,158 [Tom] Oh! Now, Shelton Benjamin right in here on Jey Uso. 670 00:32:07,225 --> 00:32:08,693 Two Out Of Three Falls Match. 671 00:32:08,760 --> 00:32:10,728 Graves, you've been in these types of matches. 672 00:32:10,795 --> 00:32:12,196 How do you navigate this atmosphere? 673 00:32:12,263 --> 00:32:14,332 [Corey] The important thing is to land the first fall. 674 00:32:14,399 --> 00:32:16,034 You wanna get it as early as possible. 675 00:32:16,100 --> 00:32:19,304 [Tom] That's what Gable and Benjamin were thinking about right there. 676 00:32:20,338 --> 00:32:24,309 And Jey Uso wisely getting out of the opposing corner. 677 00:32:25,143 --> 00:32:26,711 [crowd chattering indistinctly] 678 00:32:29,947 --> 00:32:31,983 [Corey] Chad Gable's gotta be feeling confident 679 00:32:32,050 --> 00:32:33,618 after this past week on SmackDown. 680 00:32:33,685 --> 00:32:35,687 Picking up a victory over Jey Uso. 681 00:32:36,521 --> 00:32:39,724 In singles competition, that's gotta be in the brain of the Usos. 682 00:32:39,791 --> 00:32:43,127 [Byron] Well, when Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin first started teaming up, 683 00:32:43,194 --> 00:32:45,229 you know, five months ago, a lot of people said, 684 00:32:45,296 --> 00:32:47,632 "Yo, Chad's got a great tag team. He's got a--" 685 00:32:47,699 --> 00:32:50,001 [Tom] Oh! Went for the German. 686 00:32:50,068 --> 00:32:51,269 Jimmy Uso's legal. 687 00:32:51,336 --> 00:32:53,304 Oh! Went for the double superkicks. 688 00:32:53,371 --> 00:32:55,506 And Gable just dodged a bullet. 689 00:32:55,573 --> 00:32:57,875 [Byron] We're used to seeing Benjamin as the biggest threat. 690 00:32:57,942 --> 00:33:00,845 Now, pepole are saying it's Shelton Benjamin and Chad Gable 691 00:33:00,912 --> 00:33:02,213 who are equal threats. 692 00:33:02,880 --> 00:33:04,248 [Corey] I've gone on record saying, 693 00:33:04,315 --> 00:33:06,918 I don't think anybody is in the league of the Usos 694 00:33:06,985 --> 00:33:09,387 when it comes to the Tag Team Division right now. 695 00:33:09,454 --> 00:33:13,024 But in recent weeks, Gable and Benjamin have made believers out of me. 696 00:33:13,091 --> 00:33:16,227 I would not be shocked to see new Tag Team Champions tonight. 697 00:33:16,294 --> 00:33:18,629 [Tom] How much do you think it weighs on the mind of Chad, 698 00:33:18,696 --> 00:33:21,866 who's former Tag Team Championship partner, Jason Jordan, 699 00:33:21,933 --> 00:33:26,104 later on tonight is defending his new Raw Tag Team Titles with Seth Rollins? 700 00:33:26,170 --> 00:33:28,940 [Corey] I think Chad Gable has kept his scratch-and-claw mentality. 701 00:33:29,006 --> 00:33:31,843 It's gonna take him to success wherever he is, whoever his partner is. 702 00:33:32,643 --> 00:33:34,779 [Tom] This is that amateur wrestling background, Graves, 703 00:33:34,846 --> 00:33:37,849 that we saw all on display this past Tuesday night. 704 00:33:37,915 --> 00:33:40,818 [Corey] Chad Gable, former United States olympian in Greco-Roman wrestling. 705 00:33:40,885 --> 00:33:43,388 I mean, you don't wanna mess with Gable on the mat. 706 00:33:43,454 --> 00:33:44,355 [Tom] Oh! 707 00:33:44,922 --> 00:33:48,159 Oh! Jimmy Uso uncorks one. 708 00:33:48,226 --> 00:33:49,227 [Jimmy growling] 709 00:33:50,128 --> 00:33:51,095 [Tom] Oh! 710 00:33:51,162 --> 00:33:54,098 Since the introduction of the SmackDown Tag Team Titles, 711 00:33:54,165 --> 00:33:58,302 the Usos have held them for 52% of the time. 712 00:33:58,803 --> 00:34:01,472 This is the main tag team on Tuesday nights. 713 00:34:01,539 --> 00:34:03,041 [Byron] Tells you all you need to know. 714 00:34:03,107 --> 00:34:04,976 [Tom] Cover, hook to the leg, and a kickout. 715 00:34:05,043 --> 00:34:07,979 [Byron] About how good this team is, the Usos, 716 00:34:08,045 --> 00:34:09,747 and they just keep getting better. 717 00:34:09,814 --> 00:34:12,583 [Corey] A tag is made by Benjamin. I don't think Uso's aware. 718 00:34:12,650 --> 00:34:14,652 [Tom] And Jimmy-- Whoa! Trying to take a shot there. 719 00:34:14,719 --> 00:34:17,922 Benjamin-- Oh! Into the left knee of Jimmy Uso. 720 00:34:18,489 --> 00:34:21,559 [Corey] Nasty chop block by Gable. Brilliant strategy. 721 00:34:21,626 --> 00:34:23,761 Great teamwork, and Benjamin looking to finish the job. 722 00:34:23,828 --> 00:34:26,998 -[Tom] Oh no. Oh! Wrapped around the post. -[official] Get the match inside! 723 00:34:27,065 --> 00:34:28,232 [both grunting] 724 00:34:28,299 --> 00:34:30,101 [Byron] And you're really seeing that-- Oh! 725 00:34:30,168 --> 00:34:33,071 That sense of urgency from Shelton Benjamin and Chad Gable. 726 00:34:33,571 --> 00:34:35,773 [Tom] And think about how hungry Shelton Benjamin is. 727 00:34:35,840 --> 00:34:41,312 It's been 15 years since Shelton Benjamin won his first Tag Team title in WWE. 728 00:34:41,913 --> 00:34:44,215 Former member of-- Oh! …Team Angle. 729 00:34:44,282 --> 00:34:46,584 Knows what it's all about, to be successful. 730 00:34:46,651 --> 00:34:48,052 [Byron] We talked about this before. 731 00:34:48,119 --> 00:34:52,890 Shelton Benjamin and his former partner, Charlie Haas, once mentors for the Usos. 732 00:34:52,957 --> 00:34:54,926 -[both grunting] -[Byron] Helped show 'em the ropes. 733 00:34:54,992 --> 00:34:58,029 [Tom] Graves, we talked about what Chad is able to do in amateur wrestling. 734 00:34:58,096 --> 00:35:01,265 Shelton Benjamin equally good. A legend in the state of Minnesota. 735 00:35:01,332 --> 00:35:02,300 [Corey] Absolutely right. 736 00:35:02,366 --> 00:35:04,268 Both men have parleyed their amateur backgrounds 737 00:35:04,335 --> 00:35:06,637 into successful careers here in WWE. 738 00:35:08,139 --> 00:35:10,408 [Tom] And Jimmy Uso all tied up here. 739 00:35:10,475 --> 00:35:13,845 And an injury perhaps this early on in the Two Out Of Three Falls Match 740 00:35:13,911 --> 00:35:15,046 is only gonna get worse. 741 00:35:15,113 --> 00:35:17,548 It's only gonna get harder for the champions. 742 00:35:17,615 --> 00:35:19,217 -[official] Take it out! -[Jimmy yelling] 743 00:35:19,283 --> 00:35:22,120 [Graves] Believe me, that is clearly on the mind of the challengers. 744 00:35:22,620 --> 00:35:25,123 [Tom] And again, Two Out Of Three Falls Match. 745 00:35:26,491 --> 00:35:28,826 -[Chad roaring] -[Corey] I love watching Chad in the ring. 746 00:35:28,893 --> 00:35:31,496 Every maneuver he makes has such snap behind it. 747 00:35:31,562 --> 00:35:32,763 -Oh! -[Jimmy yelling] 748 00:35:33,998 --> 00:35:36,134 [Tom] Another cover here from Gable for the first fall, 749 00:35:36,200 --> 00:35:37,435 and a kickout. 750 00:35:38,369 --> 00:35:42,173 [Corey] You noticed how Gable and Benjamin effectively cut the ring in half already. 751 00:35:42,773 --> 00:35:45,977 Jimmy Uso has been nowhere near his own corner since the knee was chopped out. 752 00:35:46,544 --> 00:35:48,012 [Jey] Get up! Get up! 753 00:35:48,079 --> 00:35:51,849 [Byron] If you ask the Usos, they love the maturation of Chad and Shelton. 754 00:35:51,916 --> 00:35:53,784 It's made them have to push harder. 755 00:35:53,851 --> 00:35:55,953 It's made them have to work a little more. 756 00:35:56,687 --> 00:35:59,023 [Tom] And Byron, this match is coming about the same way, 757 00:35:59,090 --> 00:36:03,261 similar to what happened with AJ Styles as a Handicap Match just moments ago. 758 00:36:03,828 --> 00:36:06,497 Daniel Bryan took the words right out of, uh, 759 00:36:06,564 --> 00:36:08,566 Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin's mouth. 760 00:36:08,633 --> 00:36:13,137 [Byron] Yeah, but in this case, Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin got what they wanted. 761 00:36:13,204 --> 00:36:14,739 They wanted another opportunity. 762 00:36:14,805 --> 00:36:16,340 Chad, one at a time! 763 00:36:16,407 --> 00:36:19,644 [Tom] The same time, they still have to beat the Usos twice tonight 764 00:36:19,710 --> 00:36:21,445 in order to become Tag Team Champions. 765 00:36:21,512 --> 00:36:23,381 -This is what you asked for. -[Jimmy yelling] 766 00:36:23,447 --> 00:36:24,815 This is what you asked for. 767 00:36:25,650 --> 00:36:26,984 -[Tom] Oh! -[Jimmy yelling] 768 00:36:28,553 --> 00:36:31,522 [Corey] Obviously the strategy that Benjamin and Gable are employing now 769 00:36:31,589 --> 00:36:34,859 is do irreparable damage to Jimmy Uso, 770 00:36:34,926 --> 00:36:36,027 get a fall somehow. 771 00:36:36,093 --> 00:36:38,729 Whether it be submission or pinfall and keep on the injury. 772 00:36:38,796 --> 00:36:40,898 Try to score two back-to-back quick falls. 773 00:36:40,965 --> 00:36:42,900 -It's a great strategy. -[both grunting] 774 00:36:42,967 --> 00:36:46,270 [Byron] You know, the Usos thrive in a very, very fast paced environment 775 00:36:46,337 --> 00:36:47,505 inside that ring. 776 00:36:47,572 --> 00:36:51,509 You take out an ankle, you take out a leg, that, uh, hampers that strategy. 777 00:36:54,445 --> 00:36:57,214 [Corey] Look at the angle of Jimmy Uso's leg right now. 778 00:36:57,281 --> 00:37:00,952 Benjamin with all of his weight, pressed on the inside of Uso's knee. 779 00:37:01,018 --> 00:37:01,986 [official] Come on. 780 00:37:02,053 --> 00:37:04,322 [Tom] And now, Jimmy Uso, he may have freed himself. 781 00:37:04,388 --> 00:37:06,057 Can he get to Jey in the corner? 782 00:37:06,624 --> 00:37:10,628 And again, Shelton Benjamin, so powerful, has a hold of the leg. 783 00:37:10,695 --> 00:37:11,596 [Chad] Come on! 784 00:37:11,662 --> 00:37:14,732 [Corey] Benjamin using his size advantage and reach to make a tag here to Gable. 785 00:37:14,799 --> 00:37:16,801 This is beautiful teamwork. 786 00:37:16,867 --> 00:37:19,103 [Tom] And now Gable is back in legal. 787 00:37:19,770 --> 00:37:22,206 [Byron] This is going to quickly become a dire situation 788 00:37:22,273 --> 00:37:25,743 if Jimmy Uso cannot find a way to tag in his brother. 789 00:37:25,810 --> 00:37:28,346 [Corey] "Become," Saxton? It looks pretty dire to me already. 790 00:37:28,412 --> 00:37:32,717 [Tom] And again, if Gable and Benjamin are able to pull off the first fall, 791 00:37:32,783 --> 00:37:34,752 the second fall could come very quickly after that. 792 00:37:34,819 --> 00:37:37,788 [Byron] Jimmy swinging, trying to create some separation. 793 00:37:37,855 --> 00:37:41,325 [Tom] Oh, and now, look at Gable, just bullying Jimmy into the corner. 794 00:37:41,892 --> 00:37:44,662 [Corey] Dragon screw takes Uso down, and-- [grunting] 795 00:37:45,830 --> 00:37:49,066 [Tom] And again, now, the cover for a fall and a kickout. 796 00:37:50,201 --> 00:37:52,503 -[Jimmy groaning] -[Shelton] You're about to go down! 797 00:37:52,570 --> 00:37:55,139 [Tom] Jimmy Uso at this point, desperately needs to make a tag. 798 00:37:55,206 --> 00:37:57,174 Benjamin and Gable have been in and out 799 00:37:57,241 --> 00:37:59,777 on a regular, uh, fashion here in this match. 800 00:38:00,344 --> 00:38:01,579 Oh gosh! 801 00:38:01,646 --> 00:38:02,513 [official] Three! 802 00:38:02,580 --> 00:38:05,850 [Tom] Oh, and the double knees and a shot on Jey Uso! 803 00:38:06,751 --> 00:38:07,852 [crowd jeering] 804 00:38:07,918 --> 00:38:09,687 [Byron] Add a little more insult to injury. 805 00:38:09,754 --> 00:38:12,456 [Corey] I think Benjamin may be making a mistake here. 806 00:38:12,957 --> 00:38:14,558 Listening to the crowd. 807 00:38:14,625 --> 00:38:17,628 When you got Uso down and his brother, knocked off the apron, 808 00:38:17,695 --> 00:38:19,830 that was a golden opportunity for a fall. 809 00:38:20,564 --> 00:38:21,399 [Jimmy groaning] 810 00:38:21,465 --> 00:38:23,234 [Byron] I think it's personal for Shelton. 811 00:38:23,301 --> 00:38:24,602 I mean, he's truly enjoying this. 812 00:38:24,669 --> 00:38:28,539 He's heard all the talk, all the rumblings of how good the Usos are. 813 00:38:29,040 --> 00:38:31,042 He wants to put a stop to that tonight. 814 00:38:32,510 --> 00:38:34,979 [Tom] Same time, Byron, I mean-- Oh! 815 00:38:35,046 --> 00:38:38,849 A lot of talk about Shelton Benjamin, what he can do in this moment, 816 00:38:38,916 --> 00:38:40,217 a lot of pressure on himself. 817 00:38:40,284 --> 00:38:41,652 Oh, and the enziguri! 818 00:38:41,719 --> 00:38:45,423 [Corey] Right on the ear of Shelton. Can Jimmy make the tag to his brother? 819 00:38:46,324 --> 00:38:48,159 [Tom] Jimmy Uso down in a heap here. 820 00:38:48,225 --> 00:38:50,961 And now, Jey, ready to get into this contest. 821 00:38:51,028 --> 00:38:52,229 [crowd clapping] 822 00:38:52,296 --> 00:38:54,332 [Byron] Corner's a long ways away. 823 00:38:54,398 --> 00:38:56,334 See the concerned look on the face of Chad Gable. 824 00:38:56,400 --> 00:38:58,336 -Jimmy almost there! -[Tom] Tag! 825 00:38:58,402 --> 00:39:00,738 And now, Jey Uso legal against Benjamin. 826 00:39:00,805 --> 00:39:02,206 And a shot on Gable! 827 00:39:03,341 --> 00:39:05,443 [Corey] Jimmy Uso has been dying to get into this-- 828 00:39:05,509 --> 00:39:07,745 Or Jey rather, been dying to get into this match. 829 00:39:08,245 --> 00:39:09,080 [Jey exclaiming] 830 00:39:09,146 --> 00:39:11,415 [Tom] Uh-oh! Went for the Samoan Drop here. 831 00:39:11,482 --> 00:39:14,151 Benjamin able to escape. Tag made by Gable. 832 00:39:15,119 --> 00:39:18,222 And Jey Uso-- Oh! Sending Gable over the top! 833 00:39:18,789 --> 00:39:19,924 [Byron] Uh-oh! Take off! 834 00:39:19,990 --> 00:39:22,293 [Tom] Opposite side, down goes Benjamin! 835 00:39:22,359 --> 00:39:23,294 [crowd cheering] 836 00:39:23,361 --> 00:39:25,696 [Tom] And now, climbing back into the ring. 837 00:39:25,763 --> 00:39:28,199 [Corey] Gentlemen, I think we're gonna have company! 838 00:39:28,265 --> 00:39:29,667 -[Tom] Heads up! -[Byron] Oh! 839 00:39:30,534 --> 00:39:31,602 Wow! 840 00:39:31,669 --> 00:39:33,838 Oh, Jey Uso understands, "My brother's out." 841 00:39:33,904 --> 00:39:35,473 "I gotta do this all on my own now." 842 00:39:35,539 --> 00:39:39,877 [Corey] Jey sacrificing his own well-being to attempt to retain his championships. 843 00:39:39,944 --> 00:39:43,781 [Tom] Going up to the top, still trying to focus in on the first fall. 844 00:39:43,848 --> 00:39:46,150 Crossbody, hook to the leg, 845 00:39:46,217 --> 00:39:47,418 kickout by Gable. 846 00:39:50,788 --> 00:39:52,256 [Byron] Jey Uso… 847 00:39:52,323 --> 00:39:53,824 [Corey] Unstoppable. 848 00:39:53,891 --> 00:39:57,261 First taking out Benjamin, then Gable on opposing sides of the ring. 849 00:39:57,328 --> 00:39:58,262 [Tom] Boom! 850 00:39:59,663 --> 00:40:02,166 And now, Gable in a lot of trouble. 851 00:40:02,233 --> 00:40:03,501 Going up to the top here. 852 00:40:03,567 --> 00:40:07,104 Jey Uso, can he close in on this all-important first fall? 853 00:40:08,105 --> 00:40:10,040 Thought about the splash, able to land on his feet. 854 00:40:10,107 --> 00:40:11,542 Now, Gable don't wanna be there. 855 00:40:11,609 --> 00:40:14,245 [Corey] Gable could be looking for that rolling German suplex. 856 00:40:14,311 --> 00:40:17,415 [Tom] Two legal men for their teams, here's the cover, and a kickout. 857 00:40:17,481 --> 00:40:20,651 Oh, and Gable led him right into Benjamin! 858 00:40:20,718 --> 00:40:22,720 Cover here and a kickout. 859 00:40:24,255 --> 00:40:25,156 [Jey grunting] 860 00:40:26,457 --> 00:40:28,159 -[Corey] What a reversal-- -[Jey yelling] 861 00:40:28,659 --> 00:40:30,194 [Corey] Gable with a Tiger Suplex! 862 00:40:30,261 --> 00:40:31,996 [Tom] Shoulders are down, 863 00:40:32,062 --> 00:40:33,697 into the bridge, and a kickout. 864 00:40:33,764 --> 00:40:34,598 [Corey] Wow. 865 00:40:35,833 --> 00:40:37,568 [Tom] Talk about momentum swings. 866 00:40:37,635 --> 00:40:39,036 [crowd cheering, applauding] 867 00:40:39,103 --> 00:40:41,939 [Corey] Chad Gable reaching deep into the playbook for this one. 868 00:40:42,006 --> 00:40:43,240 Let's take another look. 869 00:40:43,307 --> 00:40:46,177 Gable's gonna kick Uso right toward the ropes 870 00:40:46,243 --> 00:40:49,180 where Shelton was waiting with a step-up knee. 871 00:40:50,014 --> 00:40:52,783 But it still wasn't enough for that first fall. 872 00:40:54,418 --> 00:40:57,488 [Tom] Jey Uso and Chad Gable, legal for their teams. 873 00:40:57,555 --> 00:40:59,523 Now a tag. In comes Shelton Benjamin. 874 00:41:02,259 --> 00:41:03,093 [Corey] Uh-oh. 875 00:41:03,160 --> 00:41:06,230 Benjamin and Gable could be looking for this tandem powerbomb! 876 00:41:06,730 --> 00:41:08,365 [Tom] This is going up top. Wait a minute. 877 00:41:08,432 --> 00:41:11,101 Oh, and a dropkick! Great counter by Gable! 878 00:41:11,168 --> 00:41:13,370 [Corey] Great mid-air adjustment by Chad Gable. 879 00:41:13,437 --> 00:41:15,606 [Tom] Oh my God! Oh, and a powerbomb! 880 00:41:15,673 --> 00:41:17,007 Jey sent into Jimmy! 881 00:41:17,775 --> 00:41:18,976 Oh Paydirt! 882 00:41:20,144 --> 00:41:21,545 Cover from Benjamin! 883 00:41:21,612 --> 00:41:22,713 [crowd] One, two… 884 00:41:22,780 --> 00:41:25,216 -[Tom] Oh, and a kickout! -[Byron] Oh! I thought he had him. 885 00:41:25,282 --> 00:41:27,885 [Tom] What is it gonna take to get one fall in this match? 886 00:41:27,952 --> 00:41:29,653 [Corey] That is a great question. 887 00:41:29,720 --> 00:41:32,990 Shelton is asking himself that very one right now. 888 00:41:33,057 --> 00:41:34,959 "What do I have to do?" 889 00:41:35,025 --> 00:41:37,127 [Byron] Shelton looks like he just saw a ghost. 890 00:41:37,194 --> 00:41:38,762 [crowd whistling] 891 00:41:38,829 --> 00:41:42,867 [Tom] Two Out Of Three Falls Match for the SmackDown Tag Team Titles. 892 00:41:45,870 --> 00:41:47,171 And now Benjamin-- 893 00:41:47,238 --> 00:41:50,407 Oh! Trying to get Jey Uso back inside the ring. 894 00:41:51,175 --> 00:41:54,044 [Corey] Oh! Down goes Jey Uso. 895 00:41:55,246 --> 00:41:57,715 [Tom] And Benjamin makes a tag into Chad Gable. 896 00:41:58,415 --> 00:42:00,985 No way. No way. This is how bad Gable wants it! 897 00:42:01,051 --> 00:42:02,887 [Tom] Oh! And a moonsault! 898 00:42:02,953 --> 00:42:04,154 [crowd cheering] 899 00:42:04,221 --> 00:42:07,091 [Corey] Chad Gable taking out both Usos 900 00:42:07,825 --> 00:42:10,494 with a sky-high moonsault. 901 00:42:10,561 --> 00:42:11,529 [official] Come on, Chad! 902 00:42:11,595 --> 00:42:15,399 [Corey] It's what the SmackDown Tag Team Titles mean to Chad Gable. 903 00:42:15,466 --> 00:42:16,600 Look at this! 904 00:42:16,667 --> 00:42:18,802 -Picture perfect. -[official] Two… 905 00:42:18,869 --> 00:42:20,538 [Byron] Chad Gable's-- Oh! 906 00:42:20,604 --> 00:42:23,374 Right there, establishing the two-for-one special, 907 00:42:24,441 --> 00:42:27,978 and placing the advantage firmly in the hands of his team. 908 00:42:29,013 --> 00:42:32,316 [Tom] And again, Gable sending Jimmy Uso back inside the ring. 909 00:42:32,383 --> 00:42:33,384 That's not Jey Uso! 910 00:42:33,450 --> 00:42:35,920 That is-- No! That's the legal Uso. 911 00:42:35,986 --> 00:42:37,488 [Corey] Jimmy Uso's not legal. 912 00:42:38,122 --> 00:42:39,456 Jey Uso is! 913 00:42:39,523 --> 00:42:43,127 [Tom] Jey with a huge superkick, and Jimmy with an answer. 914 00:42:43,193 --> 00:42:45,162 -[Corey] Uh-oh, uh-oh! -[Tom] Going up top! 915 00:42:45,229 --> 00:42:47,031 Jey Uso right position! 916 00:42:47,097 --> 00:42:48,132 Splash! 917 00:42:48,699 --> 00:42:50,367 -Cover! -[crowd] One, two… 918 00:42:50,434 --> 00:42:51,635 [Tom] That is-- Oh! 919 00:42:51,702 --> 00:42:54,305 -[Byron] Oh man. -[Corey] Are you kidding me? 920 00:42:54,371 --> 00:42:56,373 [crowd cheering, applauding] 921 00:42:58,075 --> 00:43:01,145 [Tom] We still do not have one fall yet in this match. 922 00:43:01,211 --> 00:43:04,214 [Byron] The look of shock and dismay we saw on Shelton a few moments ago, 923 00:43:04,281 --> 00:43:06,850 now, we see that on the faces of the Usos. 924 00:43:06,917 --> 00:43:08,519 [Corey] Pure disbelief. 925 00:43:09,620 --> 00:43:11,589 A pair of superkicks and a… 926 00:43:12,756 --> 00:43:14,525 -…Uso splash… -[Tom] Tag. 927 00:43:14,592 --> 00:43:17,061 …still wouldn't keep Chad Gable down. 928 00:43:17,127 --> 00:43:20,764 [Tom] Jimmy Uso directing traffic with his brother, going to the opposite corner. 929 00:43:20,831 --> 00:43:23,467 And this could be it for Chad Gable in this first fall. 930 00:43:23,534 --> 00:43:25,469 [Corey] Uh-oh. Here comes Shelton once again. 931 00:43:25,536 --> 00:43:27,004 -[Tom] Oh! -[crowd exclaiming] 932 00:43:27,071 --> 00:43:28,372 [Corey] Good night. 933 00:43:29,173 --> 00:43:30,941 [Tom] Well, Benjamin trying to do it again. 934 00:43:31,008 --> 00:43:33,110 Jimmy Uso on the move, and a superkick! 935 00:43:33,944 --> 00:43:34,778 [Byron] Watch Chad. 936 00:43:34,845 --> 00:43:38,115 [Corey] That's Jey in the ring right now. Jey, the legal one, caughtin an armbar. 937 00:43:39,016 --> 00:43:40,250 [Tom] That's Jimmy Uso! 938 00:43:40,317 --> 00:43:43,053 That's Jimmy Uso caught up there with Chad Gable. 939 00:43:43,120 --> 00:43:45,489 The two legal Superstars in this match. 940 00:43:46,724 --> 00:43:48,659 Tag made. Now Jey is legal. 941 00:43:48,726 --> 00:43:50,094 I don't know if Gable saw the tag. 942 00:43:50,160 --> 00:43:51,328 [Byron] He's finding out now. 943 00:43:51,395 --> 00:43:52,896 [Corey] Once again, déjà vu. 944 00:43:52,963 --> 00:43:54,431 [Tom] Oh, and a superkick! 945 00:43:54,498 --> 00:43:55,633 Jey fires back! 946 00:43:56,800 --> 00:43:58,202 [announcers] Uh-oh. 947 00:43:58,268 --> 00:43:59,770 [Tom] Oh, right in the middle! 948 00:44:00,270 --> 00:44:02,272 -Cover! -[crowd] One, two, three! 949 00:44:02,339 --> 00:44:03,374 [Tom] That is one. 950 00:44:03,440 --> 00:44:04,975 [crowd cheering] 951 00:44:05,042 --> 00:44:09,346 [announcer] Winners of the first fall, the Usos. 952 00:44:09,413 --> 00:44:10,848 [crowd cheering] 953 00:44:11,815 --> 00:44:14,385 [Corey] Props to the referee for being able to tell who's who. 954 00:44:14,451 --> 00:44:15,386 I'm confused there. 955 00:44:15,452 --> 00:44:16,754 [Tom] Oh! 956 00:44:16,820 --> 00:44:19,423 Not easy from the womb to the tomb with the Usos. 957 00:44:19,490 --> 00:44:22,926 And now, look at this, Jey Uso and Shelton Benjamin tied up. 958 00:44:22,993 --> 00:44:25,329 [Byron] Now, no rest for the weary, this match continues. 959 00:44:26,497 --> 00:44:30,534 Shelton Benjamin understands how valuable this chance is now to tie things up. 960 00:44:31,101 --> 00:44:34,071 This is your survival, this is your existence in this match. 961 00:44:34,772 --> 00:44:35,773 [referee] Come on! 962 00:44:35,839 --> 00:44:39,376 Again now, Gable and Benjamin with a two-on-one advantage here. 963 00:44:39,443 --> 00:44:41,178 Down one fall to nothing. 964 00:44:42,079 --> 00:44:42,913 [Chad grunting] 965 00:44:42,980 --> 00:44:45,182 Do-or-die for Benjamin and Gable. 966 00:44:45,249 --> 00:44:46,817 [referee speaking indistinctly] 967 00:44:46,884 --> 00:44:48,118 [referee] What are you doing? 968 00:44:48,919 --> 00:44:50,354 And now, listen up! 969 00:44:50,421 --> 00:44:51,555 Listen up, huh? 970 00:44:52,056 --> 00:44:54,258 [Byron] Gable and Benjamin better watch themselves. 971 00:44:54,324 --> 00:44:56,560 [Corey] Desperate times call for desperate measures. 972 00:44:56,627 --> 00:44:58,996 [Byron] What are they--? Oh, you can't do this! 973 00:44:59,063 --> 00:45:00,831 [Corey] Not on the outside of the ring! 974 00:45:00,898 --> 00:45:02,466 -[announcers] Oh! -[crowd] Oh! 975 00:45:02,533 --> 00:45:03,667 [referee] What are you doing? 976 00:45:03,734 --> 00:45:05,969 [Corey] Well, that's one way to eliminate an Uso. 977 00:45:06,036 --> 00:45:08,172 [scattered applause] 978 00:45:08,238 --> 00:45:11,308 [Tom] And this is incredibly smart by Gable and Benjamin. 979 00:45:11,375 --> 00:45:15,045 You essentially eliminate anyone for Jey Uso to tag right now. 980 00:45:15,746 --> 00:45:16,747 [Byron] You see, uh… 981 00:45:17,347 --> 00:45:21,085 Shelton Benjamin almost smirking there. He understands what he has done. 982 00:45:21,151 --> 00:45:22,686 I got to talk to him. Hang on. 983 00:45:22,753 --> 00:45:24,855 [Byron] The lifespan of this Uso team here… 984 00:45:24,922 --> 00:45:26,490 [referee] Jey, you still wanna do this? 985 00:45:26,557 --> 00:45:27,958 You sure? You sure you wanna do it? 986 00:45:28,025 --> 00:45:30,861 -[Tom] The official… -[Corey] Jey Uso's calling Gable on. 987 00:45:30,928 --> 00:45:32,096 [referee] Tag made! 988 00:45:32,162 --> 00:45:32,996 [Chad yelling] 989 00:45:33,063 --> 00:45:34,164 [Tom] Oh man! 990 00:45:34,231 --> 00:45:38,001 And the overhead kick, but again, guys, the tag was made by Benjamin. 991 00:45:38,502 --> 00:45:41,105 [Corey] Shelton Benjamin… looking to… 992 00:45:41,839 --> 00:45:43,307 -Uh-oh! -[Tom] Oh, and shoulder's down! 993 00:45:43,373 --> 00:45:45,476 -Shoulder's down! He got him! -[referee] …two, three! 994 00:45:45,542 --> 00:45:47,010 -[bell ringing] -[Corey] That's it! 995 00:45:47,077 --> 00:45:49,379 -[Byron] Oh my gosh! -[Corey] Two falls in a row! 996 00:45:49,446 --> 00:45:55,352 [announcer] Here are your winners and still the SmackDown Tag Team Champions, 997 00:45:55,419 --> 00:45:59,289 the Usos! 998 00:45:59,356 --> 00:46:01,291 [Corey] Back-to-back falls. 999 00:46:01,358 --> 00:46:04,495 Nobody is more shocked than Gable and Benjamin. 1000 00:46:04,561 --> 00:46:09,700 But Jimmy and Jey escape with the Tag Team championship 1001 00:46:09,767 --> 00:46:11,235 for SmackDown Live. 1002 00:46:11,301 --> 00:46:16,039 [Byron] How about that? A clean sweep by the Usos. 1003 00:46:16,106 --> 00:46:19,476 [Tom] Even Chad Gable on Twitter said there will be no third fall. 1004 00:46:19,543 --> 00:46:21,445 He just didn't realize it would go down like this. 1005 00:46:21,512 --> 00:46:22,846 This was the first one. 1006 00:46:22,913 --> 00:46:23,747 [Chad yelling] 1007 00:46:23,814 --> 00:46:26,150 [Corey] Great, masterful teamwork 1008 00:46:26,216 --> 00:46:29,186 from the hottest tag team in the world right now. 1009 00:46:29,253 --> 00:46:33,190 Jimmy and Jey, superkicks left and right. 1010 00:46:33,891 --> 00:46:37,761 Gable caught in the middle and that would be fall number one. 1011 00:46:37,828 --> 00:46:39,730 [Tom] Jey Uso would collect a pinfall. 1012 00:46:39,797 --> 00:46:41,365 Meanwhile, this on the outside, 1013 00:46:41,431 --> 00:46:44,501 Jimmy Uso, look at the impact… 1014 00:46:44,568 --> 00:46:46,570 Boom… here on the outside on the floor. 1015 00:46:46,637 --> 00:46:49,439 [Corey] Benjamin and Gable certainly had a sound strategy 1016 00:46:49,506 --> 00:46:51,642 to get themselves back into this match, 1017 00:46:51,708 --> 00:46:55,112 but a bit of hesitation by Shelton Benjamin 1018 00:46:55,179 --> 00:46:58,448 and Gable would allow a roll-up from nowhere. 1019 00:46:58,515 --> 00:46:59,416 [bell ringing] 1020 00:46:59,483 --> 00:47:02,219 [Corey] And the Usos escape against all odds. 1021 00:47:02,286 --> 00:47:03,287 [indistinct chatter] 1022 00:47:03,353 --> 00:47:08,792 [Byron] The Uso Penitentiary has just claimed two more victims. 1023 00:47:08,859 --> 00:47:11,428 ["Done With That (Day One Remix)" by CFO$ playing] 1024 00:47:13,964 --> 00:47:15,966 [both yelling] 1025 00:47:17,334 --> 00:47:18,335 [music fades] 1026 00:47:19,736 --> 00:47:22,005 [mysterious music playing] 1027 00:47:24,208 --> 00:47:26,210 [John] WrestleMania is about moments. 1028 00:47:27,377 --> 00:47:28,345 It's about emotion. 1029 00:47:28,412 --> 00:47:32,749 The culmination of a year's journey happening right in front of your eyes. 1030 00:47:32,816 --> 00:47:34,117 Will you marry me? 1031 00:47:34,685 --> 00:47:37,087 You were witnessing such a real moment. 1032 00:47:38,121 --> 00:47:40,190 I never thought I'd ever hear those words. 1033 00:47:40,257 --> 00:47:43,460 It was a secret for everyone, and that's what makes it special for the fans. 1034 00:47:44,027 --> 00:47:46,463 [Michael] One of the greatest WrestleMania moments ever! 1035 00:47:47,431 --> 00:47:49,433 I didn't just hear it, I felt it. 1036 00:47:50,167 --> 00:47:52,703 [Michael] Welcome home, Matt and Jeff. 1037 00:47:53,804 --> 00:47:55,339 [dramatic music playing] 1038 00:47:56,473 --> 00:47:59,743 [Roman] I'm gonna share the ring with the Undertaker in front of 70,000 people. 1039 00:48:00,644 --> 00:48:03,413 You don't get many moments like this, if ever, in your life. 1040 00:48:04,248 --> 00:48:07,284 This is the top of the mountain. He is that guy. 1041 00:48:08,218 --> 00:48:11,855 It's kinda surreal right now. 30-plus years of my life. 1042 00:48:14,958 --> 00:48:16,159 We'll see what tomorrow brings. 1043 00:48:16,226 --> 00:48:23,000 [crowd chanting] Thank you, 'Taker! Thank you, 'Taker! Thank you, 'Taker! 1044 00:48:27,271 --> 00:48:28,739 [music fades] 1045 00:48:29,940 --> 00:48:33,911 The critically acclaimed WWE '24 documentary series 1046 00:48:33,977 --> 00:48:36,313 On The Road to WrestleMania. 1047 00:48:36,380 --> 00:48:38,248 That's where we are tonight, ladies and gentlemen 1048 00:48:38,315 --> 00:48:42,552 Live at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia for the Royal Rumble. 1049 00:48:42,619 --> 00:48:45,622 It has been absolutely unbelievable to this point. 1050 00:48:45,689 --> 00:48:47,691 Philadelphia's been buzzing. I'm still fired up. 1051 00:48:47,758 --> 00:48:50,093 And we got a lot of people to thank for being here tonight. 1052 00:48:50,160 --> 00:48:50,994 [Corey] Absolutely. 1053 00:48:51,061 --> 00:48:53,563 We wanna thank Aloe Blacc for "King Is Born," 1054 00:48:53,630 --> 00:48:56,833 one of the official themes of WWE Royal Rumble. 1055 00:48:56,900 --> 00:48:59,937 It's available now on iTunes and Spotify. 1056 00:49:00,003 --> 00:49:02,839 [Michael] And ladies and gentlemen, coming up next, 1057 00:49:02,906 --> 00:49:06,176 thirty men, every man for himself. 1058 00:49:06,243 --> 00:49:11,114 Last man standing guaranteed a title opportunity at WrestleMania. 1059 00:49:11,181 --> 00:49:16,320 The 31st Royal Rumble Match, where it's all about the numbers. 1060 00:49:17,921 --> 00:49:18,889 [music fades] 1061 00:49:19,556 --> 00:49:22,159 -[dramatic music playing] -[man] The Royal Rumble. 1062 00:49:22,225 --> 00:49:24,528 [commentator 1] This is what we've all been waiting for. 1063 00:49:25,329 --> 00:49:26,897 [man] Where memories are made. 1064 00:49:26,964 --> 00:49:30,233 [commentator 2] Only one of Shawn Michaels's feet hit the floor. 1065 00:49:30,300 --> 00:49:33,403 -[commentator 3] John Cena is number 30! -[Michael] The Phenomenal One! 1066 00:49:33,470 --> 00:49:35,472 [man] Legends are etched in history. 1067 00:49:35,539 --> 00:49:37,541 With a tear in my eye. 1068 00:49:37,607 --> 00:49:39,843 -[commentator 4] Stone Cold! -[Michael] Undertaker! 1069 00:49:39,910 --> 00:49:43,780 [man] And WWE's greatest compete for the ultimate opportunity. 1070 00:49:43,847 --> 00:49:46,416 -[commentator 5] The game, it's over! -[Michael] Edge has done it! 1071 00:49:46,483 --> 00:49:48,151 [commentator 6] Randy Orton wins the Rumble! 1072 00:49:48,218 --> 00:49:52,656 [man] The Road To WrestleMania begins here at the Royal Rumble. 1073 00:49:54,791 --> 00:49:58,995 And at the Royal Rumble, the numbers mean everything. 1074 00:49:59,863 --> 00:50:03,133 [announcer] Take a look, they're here in numbers! 1075 00:50:03,700 --> 00:50:05,202 [man] The rules are simple. 1076 00:50:05,268 --> 00:50:10,474 Thirty competitors enter, each trying to toss the others over the top rope. 1077 00:50:10,540 --> 00:50:13,810 If your two feet hit the floor, you're eliminated. 1078 00:50:13,877 --> 00:50:16,380 The last one standing is crowned the winner 1079 00:50:16,446 --> 00:50:18,415 and earns a championship opportunity 1080 00:50:18,482 --> 00:50:20,751 in the main event of WrestleMania. 1081 00:50:20,817 --> 00:50:23,887 [Michael] The greatest live event in entertainment! 1082 00:50:23,954 --> 00:50:24,988 [epic music playing] 1083 00:50:25,055 --> 00:50:31,094 [man] Since the Rumble's inception in 1988, 900 WWE Superstars have entered. 1084 00:50:31,161 --> 00:50:36,299 An astronomical mass of 240,292 pounds, 1085 00:50:36,366 --> 00:50:38,802 or over 120 tons. 1086 00:50:38,869 --> 00:50:42,406 More than the weight of three semi-trucks combined. 1087 00:50:42,472 --> 00:50:47,811 97% of those entrants, 869 to be exact, 1088 00:50:47,878 --> 00:50:51,548 have seen their dreams dashed as their two feet hit the floor. 1089 00:50:51,615 --> 00:50:57,354 A record 43 of those eliminations came at the hands of The Big Red Machine, Kane. 1090 00:50:57,421 --> 00:51:03,226 And in 2014, The Big Dog Roman Reigns set a single Rumble record 1091 00:51:03,293 --> 00:51:04,795 with 12 eliminations. 1092 00:51:04,861 --> 00:51:07,464 [commentator 7] What a showing by Roman Reigns. 1093 00:51:07,531 --> 00:51:08,732 This is my yard now. 1094 00:51:10,500 --> 00:51:15,539 [man] Fifty-two WWE Hall of Famers have walked the aisle to the Royal Rumble, 1095 00:51:15,605 --> 00:51:17,641 but only nine of them added a Rumble victory 1096 00:51:17,707 --> 00:51:20,210 to their legendary résumés. 1097 00:51:20,277 --> 00:51:24,614 Six WWE Superstars have managed to pull off the amazing feat 1098 00:51:24,681 --> 00:51:26,750 of winning the Rumble twice, 1099 00:51:26,817 --> 00:51:30,387 including last year's winner, The Viper Randy Orton. 1100 00:51:30,454 --> 00:51:33,423 But only The Rattlesnake, Stone Cold Steve Austin 1101 00:51:33,490 --> 00:51:35,859 has managed to pull it off three times. 1102 00:51:35,926 --> 00:51:38,795 [Steve Austin] Oh, hell yeah! 1103 00:51:38,862 --> 00:51:41,431 [man] Winning the Rumble often takes endurance. 1104 00:51:41,498 --> 00:51:44,234 Something Santino Marella apparently did not know 1105 00:51:44,301 --> 00:51:46,570 when he became the shortest-lasting entrant 1106 00:51:46,636 --> 00:51:47,838 in Rumble history. 1107 00:51:47,904 --> 00:51:49,673 [Jerry] He didn't even last two seconds! 1108 00:51:49,739 --> 00:51:52,275 I wasn't ready! No. I'm going back in! 1109 00:51:52,342 --> 00:51:55,512 [man] Six Superstars have managed to last over an hour 1110 00:51:55,579 --> 00:51:57,614 in a single Royal Rumble Match. 1111 00:51:57,681 --> 00:52:02,819 Led by Rey Mysterio, who held on for an epic 62 minutes and 12 seconds 1112 00:52:02,886 --> 00:52:05,222 to pick up the victory in 2006. 1113 00:52:05,288 --> 00:52:07,791 [Michael] He did it! Rey Mysterio did it! 1114 00:52:08,358 --> 00:52:10,026 [man] But it's Chris Jericho 1115 00:52:10,093 --> 00:52:14,164 who has spent the longest cumulative amount of time in the Royal Rumble Match, 1116 00:52:14,231 --> 00:52:18,835 with an astonishing 4 hours, 58 minutes, and 12 seconds. 1117 00:52:18,902 --> 00:52:20,403 That's a record. You dig? 1118 00:52:20,470 --> 00:52:22,606 Drink it in, man! 1119 00:52:22,672 --> 00:52:25,609 [man] The numbers truly are pivotal at the Royal Rumble. 1120 00:52:25,675 --> 00:52:28,278 More specifically, what number you draw. 1121 00:52:28,845 --> 00:52:31,615 Twelve winners have emerged as one of the final four entrants 1122 00:52:31,681 --> 00:52:33,049 to the Royal Rumble. 1123 00:52:33,116 --> 00:52:36,820 In particular number 27, which boasts four winners. 1124 00:52:36,887 --> 00:52:39,823 But an early number doesn't mean you're necessarily out of luck 1125 00:52:39,890 --> 00:52:43,660 as four men have started the Rumble in the one or two position 1126 00:52:43,727 --> 00:52:45,729 and still come out victorious. 1127 00:52:45,795 --> 00:52:47,130 ["King Is Born" playing] 1128 00:52:47,197 --> 00:52:50,500 [man] This year, the Royal Rumble will emanate from Philadelphia. 1129 00:52:50,567 --> 00:52:53,236 [Michael] Live at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. 1130 00:52:53,303 --> 00:52:55,238 [man] A city full of history. 1131 00:52:55,305 --> 00:52:57,007 A city of underdogs. 1132 00:52:57,073 --> 00:53:00,877 And tonight, one man will outlast 29 others 1133 00:53:00,944 --> 00:53:05,081 to main event the grandest stage in all of sports entertainment, 1134 00:53:05,148 --> 00:53:06,750 WrestleMania. 1135 00:53:06,816 --> 00:53:09,419 Tonight, a king is born. 1136 00:53:09,486 --> 00:53:10,887 [music crescendos] 1137 00:53:10,954 --> 00:53:14,191 [Michael] Welcome to The Road To WrestleMania! 1138 00:53:14,257 --> 00:53:17,661 [Corey] At the Royal Rumble Match, it's every man for himself. 1139 00:53:19,462 --> 00:53:21,831 ♪ Like a bull in the jungle ♪ 1140 00:53:21,898 --> 00:53:23,967 ♪ In the heat of the rumble ♪ 1141 00:53:24,701 --> 00:53:26,670 ♪ I ain't got nothing to lose ♪ 1142 00:53:26,736 --> 00:53:28,939 ♪ Hey ♪ 1143 00:53:29,005 --> 00:53:33,843 ♪ I've been fightin' these hard times In the ghettos of my mind ♪ 1144 00:53:34,344 --> 00:53:36,179 ♪ Now, it's victory that I choose ♪ 1145 00:53:36,246 --> 00:53:37,280 ♪ Hey ♪ 1146 00:53:37,347 --> 00:53:39,349 ♪ Ain't no one like me ♪ 1147 00:53:39,416 --> 00:53:40,951 ♪ I'm a legend ♪ 1148 00:53:41,851 --> 00:53:44,354 ♪ Ain't no one like me ♪ 1149 00:53:44,421 --> 00:53:46,957 ♪ I'm a legend, legend ♪ 1150 00:53:48,091 --> 00:53:49,826 [Michael] It's more Rumble than ever. 1151 00:53:49,893 --> 00:53:52,028 History's waiting at the Royal Rumble. 1152 00:53:52,596 --> 00:53:54,598 [Jerry] Who's gonna main event WrestleMania? 1153 00:53:54,664 --> 00:53:57,467 [crowd] Three, two, one… 1154 00:53:57,534 --> 00:53:59,369 -♪ A king is born ♪ -[klaxon sounding] 1155 00:53:59,436 --> 00:54:00,537 [music stops] 1156 00:54:03,640 --> 00:54:05,775 [crowd cheering, applauding] 1157 00:54:05,842 --> 00:54:10,747 [announcer] The following is the 30-Man Royal Rumble Match. 1158 00:54:10,814 --> 00:54:12,816 [crowd roaring] 1159 00:54:13,316 --> 00:54:14,451 [announcer] In just a moment, 1160 00:54:14,517 --> 00:54:17,754 the first two Superstars will start in the ring. 1161 00:54:17,821 --> 00:54:21,558 Every 90 seconds, another Superstar will join the match, 1162 00:54:21,625 --> 00:54:26,162 and this will continue until all 30 Superstars have joined. 1163 00:54:26,663 --> 00:54:30,066 Eliminations occur when a Superstar is thrown over the top rope 1164 00:54:30,133 --> 00:54:33,103 with both feet hitting the floor. 1165 00:54:33,870 --> 00:54:38,241 The last man in the ring will be declared the Royal Rumble winner 1166 00:54:38,308 --> 00:54:44,848 and go on to face the champion of his choice at WrestleMania! 1167 00:54:44,914 --> 00:54:46,916 [crowd roaring] 1168 00:54:49,052 --> 00:54:52,055 [announcer] Introducing first, our special guest commentator. 1169 00:54:52,122 --> 00:54:56,192 Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome WWE Hall of Famer, 1170 00:54:56,259 --> 00:54:59,129 Jerry The King Lawler! 1171 00:54:59,195 --> 00:55:00,363 [crowd cheering loudly] 1172 00:55:00,430 --> 00:55:02,532 ["The Great Gate of Kiev" by Modest Mussorgsky playing] 1173 00:55:02,599 --> 00:55:05,235 [Michael] What an incredible honor for us here at ringside tonight 1174 00:55:05,301 --> 00:55:08,338 to be reunited with one of the greatest of all time, 1175 00:55:08,405 --> 00:55:10,206 Jerry The King Lawler. 1176 00:55:10,273 --> 00:55:11,374 And, gentlemen, 1177 00:55:11,441 --> 00:55:15,445 900 Superstars have entered the Royal Rumble Match over the years, 1178 00:55:15,512 --> 00:55:18,048 including this man on a number of occasions. 1179 00:55:18,114 --> 00:55:21,284 [Corey] King looks great. Like he could still enter if he wanted to this year. 1180 00:55:21,351 --> 00:55:22,352 [Byron chuckling] 1181 00:55:24,821 --> 00:55:27,724 [Michael] Jerry The King Lawler has been at ringside for, uh, 1182 00:55:27,791 --> 00:55:31,428 some of the most historic Royal Rumble matches in history. 1183 00:55:32,062 --> 00:55:33,863 Welcome, King. Good to see you back. 1184 00:55:34,364 --> 00:55:35,265 King. 1185 00:55:35,332 --> 00:55:37,167 Byron, he didn't really want to shake your hand. 1186 00:55:37,233 --> 00:55:38,702 You just happened to be here. 1187 00:55:40,470 --> 00:55:43,039 [Michael] King settling in here tonight at ringside. 1188 00:55:44,007 --> 00:55:45,275 [bell ringing] 1189 00:55:46,009 --> 00:55:48,778 [announcer] Introducing our first two entrants. 1190 00:55:51,481 --> 00:55:53,616 [man clearing throat melodically] 1191 00:55:53,683 --> 00:55:55,685 [crowd cheering] 1192 00:56:00,790 --> 00:56:05,128 [crowd chanting indistinctly] 1193 00:56:12,702 --> 00:56:16,740 Philadelphia, what day is today? 1194 00:56:16,806 --> 00:56:19,075 [crowd] Rusev Day! 1195 00:56:19,142 --> 00:56:23,947 That's right, The Shakespeare of Song and The Lion of Bulgaria bring to you 1196 00:56:24,013 --> 00:56:27,050 the single greatest day of this, or any year. 1197 00:56:27,117 --> 00:56:30,120 Ladies and gentlemen, this is… 1198 00:56:30,186 --> 00:56:32,789 -♪ Rusev Day! ♪ -[crowd] Rusev Day! 1199 00:56:34,958 --> 00:56:38,495 [continues melody] 1200 00:56:38,561 --> 00:56:40,563 [crowd cheering] 1201 00:56:42,999 --> 00:56:44,968 -[Michael] Wow! -[Jerry chuckling] Nice! 1202 00:56:45,034 --> 00:56:46,903 ["Roar of the Lion" by CFO$ playing] 1203 00:56:46,970 --> 00:56:51,274 [Michael] So entering at number one in the 2018 Royal Rumble Match is Rusev. 1204 00:56:51,341 --> 00:56:55,145 For the fifth time in his career, he enters the Rumble. 1205 00:56:55,211 --> 00:56:57,914 And King, last year, I know you had the opportunity to call this match. 1206 00:56:57,981 --> 00:56:59,149 Rusev was impressive. 1207 00:56:59,215 --> 00:57:02,585 He lasted over 23 minutes before he was eliminatd by Goldberg. 1208 00:57:02,652 --> 00:57:03,653 [Jerry] You're right. 1209 00:57:03,720 --> 00:57:06,356 I can't remember Rusev never not being impressive. 1210 00:57:06,923 --> 00:57:09,058 And tonight on his own day?! Whoo! 1211 00:57:09,125 --> 00:57:12,629 [Corey] Absolutely. You get it, King. I miss having you out here. 1212 00:57:12,695 --> 00:57:15,064 [Byron] King, don't buy it. Please don't do it. 1213 00:57:17,000 --> 00:57:20,703 [Michael] Byron, in 2015, Rusev had an incredible Royal Rumble. 1214 00:57:20,770 --> 00:57:23,206 He eliminated four men in one match, 1215 00:57:23,273 --> 00:57:26,476 but he's gonna have to go post-to-post tonight to win this. 1216 00:57:26,543 --> 00:57:27,944 [Byron] Yeah. The pressure is on. 1217 00:57:28,011 --> 00:57:30,980 We're gonna find out not just how physically tough Rusev is, 1218 00:57:31,047 --> 00:57:33,316 but how mentally tough to go the distance. 1219 00:57:33,383 --> 00:57:35,351 [Corey] Can Rusev win the Rusev Rumble 1220 00:57:35,418 --> 00:57:38,688 and go on to headline RusevMania on Rusev Day? 1221 00:57:38,755 --> 00:57:41,491 [Michael] But who's gonna start this match with Rusev? 1222 00:57:42,158 --> 00:57:43,426 Entry number two. 1223 00:57:43,493 --> 00:57:45,728 [crowd chanting] Rusev Day! 1224 00:57:45,795 --> 00:57:48,164 [Jerry] I can't tell you how excited I am. [chuckling] 1225 00:57:48,231 --> 00:57:51,568 You're gonna have to forgive me for some of the things I may say tonight. 1226 00:57:51,634 --> 00:57:53,336 -[announcers chuckling] -[Jerry] Oh boy! 1227 00:57:53,403 --> 00:57:54,938 [Byron] You get a pass by me, King. 1228 00:57:55,004 --> 00:57:57,841 ["Catch Your Breath" by CFO$ playing] 1229 00:57:57,907 --> 00:57:59,909 [crowd roaring] 1230 00:58:04,080 --> 00:58:08,117 [Michael] Entering his first-ever Royal Rumble Match, 1231 00:58:08,184 --> 00:58:11,788 the extraordinary man who can do extraordinary things. 1232 00:58:11,855 --> 00:58:14,724 Corey, the first-ever, Universal Champion. 1233 00:58:14,791 --> 00:58:20,196 [Corey] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, welcome to Bálor Club. 1234 00:58:26,469 --> 00:58:28,137 [crowd roaring] 1235 00:58:29,606 --> 00:58:31,241 [crowd roaring] 1236 00:58:31,908 --> 00:58:35,311 [Michael] Only four times in Royal Rumble history 1237 00:58:36,446 --> 00:58:40,884 has the winner of the Royal Rumble Match come from either number one or number two. 1238 00:58:40,950 --> 00:58:43,319 King, it is quite the task to last the entire Rumble. 1239 00:58:43,386 --> 00:58:44,387 [Jerry] You're right. 1240 00:58:44,454 --> 00:58:46,356 [announcer] Introducing entrant number two, 1241 00:58:46,422 --> 00:58:48,825 from Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland, 1242 00:58:48,892 --> 00:58:51,661 Finn Bálor! 1243 00:58:51,728 --> 00:58:54,030 [Michael] King, you've been in many Royal Rumble matches. 1244 00:58:54,097 --> 00:58:57,667 Your strategy if you were Finn or Rusev starting this match. 1245 00:58:57,734 --> 00:59:01,938 [Jerry] I'll tell you from experience, what worked was hiding under the ring. 1246 00:59:02,005 --> 00:59:02,906 [announcers chuckling] 1247 00:59:02,972 --> 00:59:04,974 [Jerry] That helped me stay in the Royal Rumble 1248 00:59:05,041 --> 00:59:06,542 for quite a number of minutes. 1249 00:59:06,609 --> 00:59:07,844 But right now, poor Finn. 1250 00:59:07,911 --> 00:59:11,447 He's gotta have butterflies in his stomach the size of eagles. 1251 00:59:11,514 --> 00:59:13,950 Can you imagine coming out here in front of this huge crowd 1252 00:59:14,017 --> 00:59:15,451 and having to face off with Rusev? 1253 00:59:15,518 --> 00:59:16,953 [Corey] On Rusev Day?! 1254 00:59:17,020 --> 00:59:18,588 -[Jerry] Yes! -[Byron] Oh. 1255 00:59:18,655 --> 00:59:22,325 [Corey] I wonder if Bálor Club has any sort of celebration on Rusev Day. 1256 00:59:23,226 --> 00:59:24,360 [Jerry] I probably doubt it. 1257 00:59:24,427 --> 00:59:26,930 [Michael] Well, Bálor Club, Anderson and Gallows, a member of it 1258 00:59:26,996 --> 00:59:30,033 where they lost to The Revival in the kickoff show here tonight. 1259 00:59:30,099 --> 00:59:32,502 [Byron] I guess it depends on the outcome of the match, Corey. 1260 00:59:34,270 --> 00:59:37,974 [Michael] So the first two men in the 2018 Royal Rumble Match face-to-face. 1261 00:59:38,041 --> 00:59:41,110 Rusev on your right, Finn Bálor on your left. 1262 00:59:41,177 --> 00:59:42,045 [crowd cheering] 1263 00:59:42,111 --> 00:59:44,614 [Jerry] I thought Finn was gonna offer a handshake there. 1264 00:59:44,681 --> 00:59:46,249 I was gonna say, "Is he crazy?" 1265 00:59:46,849 --> 00:59:51,020 [Michael] Every man for himself in the Royal Rumble Match. 1266 00:59:51,087 --> 00:59:52,155 [bell ringing] 1267 00:59:52,221 --> 00:59:53,256 [Byron] Here we go! 1268 00:59:53,323 --> 00:59:57,126 [Michael] Rusev, the only Bulgarian to have ever wrestled in WWE. 1269 00:59:57,193 --> 00:59:59,629 Finn Bálor, of course, from Ireland. 1270 01:00:00,229 --> 01:00:03,666 International flavor kicking off the match here tonight. 1271 01:00:03,733 --> 01:00:04,667 [Corey] Uh-oh! 1272 01:00:04,734 --> 01:00:07,770 [Michael] And the power of Rusev looking to eliminate Finn Bálor early 1273 01:00:07,837 --> 01:00:09,839 as he tries to fight out of this situation. 1274 01:00:09,906 --> 01:00:12,442 -Rusev picked Bálor up… -[Jerry] Right over the top! 1275 01:00:12,508 --> 01:00:15,111 -This may not be long! -[Byron] Gonna be a short night for Bálor. 1276 01:00:15,178 --> 01:00:16,946 [Michael] Bálor lands on the apron. 1277 01:00:19,482 --> 01:00:20,850 [Jerry] Expect Finn-- 1278 01:00:20,917 --> 01:00:23,886 Finn better try to stay away from those ropes, if he can. 1279 01:00:23,953 --> 01:00:26,055 [Corey] Finn needs to avoid Rusev, if he can. 1280 01:00:26,122 --> 01:00:27,390 [Byron] Yeah. Right now-- Oh! 1281 01:00:27,457 --> 01:00:29,392 Rusev manhandling Finn Bálor. 1282 01:00:32,695 --> 01:00:34,897 [Michael] Had the opportunity to see The Heartbreak Kid, 1283 01:00:34,964 --> 01:00:37,367 Shawn Michaels last night at the NXT TakeOver Event. 1284 01:00:37,433 --> 01:00:39,836 He talked about entering number one the year that he won 1285 01:00:40,336 --> 01:00:42,839 and how difficult it was to last that full hour. 1286 01:00:42,905 --> 01:00:45,875 [Corey] Look. This is where the size and weight advantage come into play. 1287 01:00:45,942 --> 01:00:50,113 Bálor gonna have a hard time dumping The Lion of Bulgaria over the top rope. 1288 01:00:50,179 --> 01:00:51,447 The Heartbreak Kid told me, 1289 01:00:51,514 --> 01:00:55,118 "Guys, it was the toughest thing he's ever done in his career." 1290 01:00:55,184 --> 01:00:57,186 And look at Bálor now, fighting back. 1291 01:00:57,687 --> 01:01:00,790 -Oh, and Rusev with a collision. -[Byron] Like running into a brick wall. 1292 01:01:00,857 --> 01:01:02,025 [Rusev roaring] 1293 01:01:02,525 --> 01:01:04,627 [Jerry] And here's the brick wall running into you. No! 1294 01:01:04,694 --> 01:01:06,229 That's the way you stop a brick wall. 1295 01:01:06,295 --> 01:01:08,898 [Michael] Dropkick by Bálor, both men down. 1296 01:01:09,766 --> 01:01:12,835 [Byron] You mentioned Hall of Famer, Heartbreak Kid and Nature Boy 1297 01:01:12,902 --> 01:01:13,736 on the kickoff show. 1298 01:01:13,803 --> 01:01:15,972 He mentioned, "Nothing else in your career matters 1299 01:01:16,039 --> 01:01:18,174 when you have an opportunity like this." 1300 01:01:18,241 --> 01:01:22,311 [Michael] Entry number 3 of 30 on the way. 1301 01:01:22,378 --> 01:01:23,579 [klaxon sounding] 1302 01:01:24,514 --> 01:01:26,783 ["Tusk" by Jim Johnston playing"] 1303 01:01:26,849 --> 01:01:30,820 [Michael] He is The Man Beast, Rhyno, who is loved in Philadelphia. 1304 01:01:30,887 --> 01:01:34,824 An ECW product entering the Rumble for the second time in his career. 1305 01:01:34,891 --> 01:01:37,293 [Corey] King, you know all about that bingo hall. 1306 01:01:37,360 --> 01:01:39,562 [Jerry laughing] I was just there yesterday. 1307 01:01:39,629 --> 01:01:41,631 [crowd cheering] 1308 01:01:44,267 --> 01:01:46,035 [Byron] Oh, look at this. 1309 01:01:46,102 --> 01:01:47,737 [Michael] Yeah, Rusev and Rhyno, 1310 01:01:47,804 --> 01:01:52,508 two of the largest men in WWE today, and going right at it here. 1311 01:01:52,575 --> 01:01:54,577 [Jerry] Now, this is where if I were Finn Bálor, 1312 01:01:54,644 --> 01:01:56,345 I would execute my strategy I mentioned. 1313 01:01:56,412 --> 01:01:59,082 Hide in the corner over there. Stay under the radar. 1314 01:01:59,148 --> 01:02:02,385 [Corey] You should yell louder, King. I think Finn might be able to hear. Oh! 1315 01:02:02,885 --> 01:02:04,887 I think that's a great strategy. Uh-oh! 1316 01:02:04,954 --> 01:02:08,458 [Michael] Rhyno with a belly-to-belly, tossing Rusev across the ring with ease. 1317 01:02:08,524 --> 01:02:10,126 [Byron] We saw Rusev manhandling Bálor. 1318 01:02:10,193 --> 01:02:11,761 [Michael] One to Bálor as well. 1319 01:02:11,828 --> 01:02:13,563 [Byron] …Rhyno who's doing the manhandling. 1320 01:02:14,063 --> 01:02:16,065 [crowd chanting] ECW! ECW! 1321 01:02:16,132 --> 01:02:20,603 [Michael] And the familiar "ECW" chant here in the home of ECW, Philadelphia. 1322 01:02:20,670 --> 01:02:23,539 Again Rhyno, a longtime product of that promotion 1323 01:02:23,606 --> 01:02:25,341 as Rhyno takes down Bálor. 1324 01:02:25,408 --> 01:02:26,242 [crowd cheering] 1325 01:02:26,309 --> 01:02:29,745 [Byron] Rhyno's got that look in his eyes that a lot of Superstars had backstage. 1326 01:02:29,812 --> 01:02:32,582 "This could be my night where my life changes." 1327 01:02:32,648 --> 01:02:35,918 [Michael] And from behind, Rusev going right after Rhyno. 1328 01:02:36,486 --> 01:02:40,490 Weird sort of strategy there as it looked Rhyno may be close to eliminating Bálor. 1329 01:02:41,090 --> 01:02:44,026 And now, the power again of "The Man Beast." 1330 01:02:45,161 --> 01:02:47,530 [Jerry] This Rhyno is something else. Watch out. 1331 01:02:48,030 --> 01:02:49,198 [Michael] And Rusev, 1332 01:02:49,265 --> 01:02:54,537 that spinning heel kick caught Rhyno in the face as we await entry number four. 1333 01:02:54,604 --> 01:02:56,506 [Byron] This ring can get crowded in a hurry. 1334 01:02:56,572 --> 01:02:57,573 [Jerry] Not kidding. 1335 01:02:58,074 --> 01:02:58,908 [klaxon sounding] 1336 01:02:58,975 --> 01:03:00,276 [Jerry] Who's it gonna be? 1337 01:03:00,343 --> 01:03:02,712 ["I Bring the Darkness" by Jim Johnston playing] 1338 01:03:02,779 --> 01:03:03,880 [Jerry] Oh no! 1339 01:03:03,946 --> 01:03:04,781 [Michael] Uh-oh! 1340 01:03:04,847 --> 01:03:07,483 From SmackDown Live, The Lone Wolf, Baron Corbin. 1341 01:03:07,550 --> 01:03:09,385 Rumble number two in his career, 1342 01:03:09,452 --> 01:03:11,988 and he's not wasting any time firing up for this match. 1343 01:03:12,054 --> 01:03:16,826 [Corey] Remember, Baron Corbin won the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. 1344 01:03:16,893 --> 01:03:18,327 This is right in his wheelhouse. 1345 01:03:18,394 --> 01:03:20,930 [Michael] Last year at the Rumble, remember what he accomplished. 1346 01:03:20,997 --> 01:03:22,498 He lasted over 33 minutes 1347 01:03:22,565 --> 01:03:26,936 and he eliminated Braun Strowman in last year's Rumble Match. 1348 01:03:27,003 --> 01:03:30,673 [Corey] Look at the agility. Under the ropes, Corbin still within the-- Oh! 1349 01:03:30,740 --> 01:03:31,941 …the rules of the match. 1350 01:03:32,008 --> 01:03:33,476 Just takes down Rusev. 1351 01:03:34,010 --> 01:03:36,245 [Byron] This is an extremely motivated Baron Corbin. 1352 01:03:36,312 --> 01:03:39,115 He's heard for months, people say he squanders opportunities. 1353 01:03:39,182 --> 01:03:42,418 Imagine if Corbin would win this entire Royal Rumble. 1354 01:03:42,485 --> 01:03:44,320 [Michael] The opportunity Byron was talking about, 1355 01:03:44,387 --> 01:03:46,823 the fact that Corbin won the Money In The Bank Ladder Match 1356 01:03:46,889 --> 01:03:48,291 and failed to win-- 1357 01:03:48,357 --> 01:03:51,127 [Jerry] Uh-oh. Watch out. Look out, Corbin! Oh! 1358 01:03:51,194 --> 01:03:54,463 [Michael] Looked like he was going for a Gore, and he got caught by Corbin. 1359 01:03:54,530 --> 01:03:56,599 [Byron] An over 300-pound Deep Six. 1360 01:03:56,666 --> 01:03:57,500 [Corey] Oh, oh. 1361 01:03:57,567 --> 01:04:00,603 -[Michael] And Rhyno eliminated! -[Jerry] Oh, he's gone! 1362 01:04:00,670 --> 01:04:04,674 [Corey] Corbin with the first elimination of the match of what could be many. 1363 01:04:05,675 --> 01:04:08,711 [Michael] Instead Bálor eliminated Corbin! 1364 01:04:08,778 --> 01:04:11,380 -[Corey] Are you kidding me?! -[Byron] Goodbye, Corbin. 1365 01:04:11,881 --> 01:04:12,715 [Jerry] Oh, wait! 1366 01:04:12,782 --> 01:04:16,452 [Michael] Baron Corbin so upset he now is assaulting Bálor! 1367 01:04:16,519 --> 01:04:19,055 Driving him shoulder-first into the barricade, 1368 01:04:19,121 --> 01:04:22,058 and Finn, of course, with a history of shoulder injuries. 1369 01:04:22,124 --> 01:04:24,460 [Byron] Imagine what this does to the ego-- 1370 01:04:24,527 --> 01:04:25,595 [Corey] Not done yet. 1371 01:04:25,661 --> 01:04:27,296 -[Michael] And now… -[Byron] End of Days! 1372 01:04:27,363 --> 01:04:28,364 [Michael] …to Rusev! 1373 01:04:28,431 --> 01:04:30,733 -[Jerry] On the floor! -[Byron] Corbin has lost it! 1374 01:04:30,800 --> 01:04:33,502 [Michael] Baron Corbin, a wrecking machine. 1375 01:04:33,569 --> 01:04:35,638 Corbin's out, Rhyno's out. 1376 01:04:35,705 --> 01:04:37,840 Rusev and Bálor are both still in the match. 1377 01:04:37,907 --> 01:04:39,108 They haven't been eliminated. 1378 01:04:39,175 --> 01:04:41,377 [Byron] Corbin may ruin the entire Royal Rumble Match. 1379 01:04:41,444 --> 01:04:42,879 -[Jerry] Oh, no, no! -[crowd gasping] 1380 01:04:42,945 --> 01:04:44,513 [Michael] Backbreaker to Bálor. 1381 01:04:44,580 --> 01:04:46,282 [indistinct shouting] 1382 01:04:46,349 --> 01:04:47,316 [crowd] Five, four… 1383 01:04:47,383 --> 01:04:50,286 [Michael] As we await now entry number five. 1384 01:04:50,353 --> 01:04:51,687 [Corey] Corbin is irate! 1385 01:04:51,754 --> 01:04:53,956 -[klaxon sounding] -[Jerry] Whoever's coming out now is… 1386 01:04:54,023 --> 01:04:55,725 ["More Than One Man" by CFO$ playing] 1387 01:04:55,791 --> 01:04:56,726 [Michael] Uh-oh. 1388 01:04:57,226 --> 01:04:58,294 [Jerry] Heath Slater. 1389 01:04:58,361 --> 01:05:00,096 [Michael] From Monday Night Raw. 1390 01:05:00,663 --> 01:05:04,233 The teammate of Rhyno. Third Rumble match for Heath Slater. 1391 01:05:04,300 --> 01:05:05,201 [announcers] Oh! 1392 01:05:05,268 --> 01:05:07,737 [Michael] And Baron Corbin just running him over! 1393 01:05:07,803 --> 01:05:09,672 -[crowd jeering] -[Jerry] Good grief! 1394 01:05:09,739 --> 01:05:11,574 [Michael] Has not been a good week for Slater. 1395 01:05:11,641 --> 01:05:15,211 Put through a table by the Dudley Boyz on the 25th anniversary of Raw, 1396 01:05:15,278 --> 01:05:17,313 and tonight, plowed over by Corbin. 1397 01:05:17,380 --> 01:05:19,715 [Jerry] Guys, look. There's not one man left standing. 1398 01:05:19,782 --> 01:05:22,652 [Corey] Looks like a crime scene out here, courtesy of The Lone Wolf. 1399 01:05:22,718 --> 01:05:25,221 [Michael] Again, Rusev and Bálor haven't been eliminated, correct? 1400 01:05:25,288 --> 01:05:28,224 [Corey] No, and Heath Slater never even made it into the ring yet. 1401 01:05:29,158 --> 01:05:30,593 [Byron] I… [chuckling] 1402 01:05:30,660 --> 01:05:33,629 I don't think we've had a situation like this in Royal Rumble. 1403 01:05:33,696 --> 01:05:36,499 -[Jerry] Is the clock running? -[Corey] Absolutely it is, King. 1404 01:05:36,565 --> 01:05:40,903 [Michael] Just a path of destruction left by The Lone Wolf, Baron Corbin. 1405 01:05:41,570 --> 01:05:44,473 [Byron] Corbin, obviously, was one of the favorites to win this thing. 1406 01:05:44,540 --> 01:05:46,942 [Jerry] Finn, it's either his shoulder or his right forearm. 1407 01:05:47,009 --> 01:05:47,877 He's hurting. 1408 01:05:47,944 --> 01:05:50,713 [Byron] You know, Finn Bálor has a history of shoulder issues. 1409 01:05:52,148 --> 01:05:54,250 [Corey] Take a look at this. Slater making his way. 1410 01:05:54,317 --> 01:05:55,685 -[Jerry yelling] -[Corey exclaiming] 1411 01:05:55,751 --> 01:05:57,753 [Corey] Just tattooed by Corbin. 1412 01:05:58,254 --> 01:06:00,489 You can see the look in Rusev's eye moments ago. 1413 01:06:00,556 --> 01:06:02,692 If it wasn't Rusev Day, he wouldn't know what day it is. 1414 01:06:02,758 --> 01:06:05,895 [Michael] Well, guys, the good new is that they finally have gotten Baron Corbin 1415 01:06:05,962 --> 01:06:07,129 out of the arena here. 1416 01:06:07,196 --> 01:06:08,297 [announcers] Thank goodness. 1417 01:06:08,364 --> 01:06:10,933 [Michael] And we now await entry number six. 1418 01:06:11,000 --> 01:06:15,371 [crowd] Five, four, three, two, one… 1419 01:06:16,038 --> 01:06:18,040 [klaxon sounding] 1420 01:06:18,774 --> 01:06:20,042 [guitar strums] 1421 01:06:20,109 --> 01:06:21,877 -[Michael] Yes! -[announcers] Oh! 1422 01:06:28,851 --> 01:06:32,054 [Jerry] You don't have to sing a lullaby. Everybody's already asleep out here. 1423 01:06:32,688 --> 01:06:34,790 Hello. I am Elias. 1424 01:06:34,857 --> 01:06:36,859 [crowd cheering] 1425 01:06:37,693 --> 01:06:39,695 [funky guitar playing] 1426 01:06:43,833 --> 01:06:47,536 [Corey] Elias's lullabies are the number one cause of insomnia in the world. 1427 01:06:47,603 --> 01:06:48,604 [Jerry] Oh! 1428 01:06:48,671 --> 01:06:50,973 He has a reason to believe as he heads his way to the ring, 1429 01:06:51,040 --> 01:06:52,942 uh, after everybody's been taken out. 1430 01:06:53,009 --> 01:06:55,344 [funky guitar continues] 1431 01:06:55,411 --> 01:06:56,912 First Rumble Match for Elias, 1432 01:06:56,979 --> 01:06:58,848 and the first time anyone's ever played guitar 1433 01:06:58,914 --> 01:07:00,750 on his way to the ring in the Royal Rumble. 1434 01:07:00,816 --> 01:07:03,819 [Byron] Royal Rumble just got transformed into America's Got Talent. 1435 01:07:03,886 --> 01:07:06,422 I've got one question for everybody here tonight. 1436 01:07:06,489 --> 01:07:08,491 [crowd cheering] 1437 01:07:09,425 --> 01:07:11,193 Who wants to walk… 1438 01:07:11,260 --> 01:07:12,795 [Elias and crowd] …with Elias? 1439 01:07:12,862 --> 01:07:14,730 [crowd cheering] 1440 01:07:14,797 --> 01:07:16,465 [Michael] All of Philly does. 1441 01:07:18,167 --> 01:07:19,035 Now, 1442 01:07:19,835 --> 01:07:24,106 I am here to let you all know that time is just an illusion. 1443 01:07:27,510 --> 01:07:31,313 And the only thing that's real is the light that shines within me. 1444 01:07:33,349 --> 01:07:36,185 Now, that countdown clock will not start 1445 01:07:36,252 --> 01:07:38,654 until I give you all the performance of the year. 1446 01:07:38,721 --> 01:07:40,890 [Jerry] Oh no. The clock has stopped? 1447 01:07:41,557 --> 01:07:42,858 [Michael] I certainly hope not. 1448 01:07:42,925 --> 01:07:46,095 So right now, I need you all to silence your cell phones, 1449 01:07:46,162 --> 01:07:49,765 hold your applause, and shut your mouths. 1450 01:07:49,832 --> 01:07:50,900 [crowd cheering] 1451 01:07:50,966 --> 01:07:55,471 [funky guitar playing] 1452 01:08:01,610 --> 01:08:03,746 ♪ When I win the Rumble ♪ 1453 01:08:04,447 --> 01:08:07,850 ♪ I'll finally show respect To this place ♪ 1454 01:08:09,218 --> 01:08:11,987 ♪ I'll walk to the Rocky statue ♪ 1455 01:08:12,054 --> 01:08:15,091 ♪ And I'll spit right in his face ♪ 1456 01:08:15,157 --> 01:08:16,358 [Jerry chuckling] What?! 1457 01:08:16,892 --> 01:08:17,726 Yeah. 1458 01:08:17,793 --> 01:08:19,428 [Jerry] You can't say that to Philadelphia. 1459 01:08:20,129 --> 01:08:21,897 ♪ It's Elias's night ♪ 1460 01:08:23,866 --> 01:08:25,734 ♪ It's Elias's night ♪ 1461 01:08:25,801 --> 01:08:26,769 [crowd] Seven, six… 1462 01:08:26,836 --> 01:08:30,306 [Michael] Uh-oh. The clock didn't stop, Elias. 'Cause here comes number seven. 1463 01:08:30,372 --> 01:08:31,574 [crowd] …Two, one… 1464 01:08:31,640 --> 01:08:33,509 [Jerry] Corey, you glad he got rid of the guitar? 1465 01:08:33,576 --> 01:08:34,677 [Corey] Never been happier. 1466 01:08:34,743 --> 01:08:37,513 ["Making A Difference" by CFO$ playing] 1467 01:08:37,580 --> 01:08:39,648 [Michael] I'll tell you, this is incredible! 1468 01:08:39,715 --> 01:08:41,684 This is the NXT Champion, 1469 01:08:41,750 --> 01:08:45,454 Andrade Cien Almas accompanied by Zelina Vega. 1470 01:08:45,521 --> 01:08:47,790 And what a match this man had last night. 1471 01:08:47,857 --> 01:08:52,394 A TakeOver classic for NXT with Johnny Gargano here in Philadelphia. 1472 01:08:52,461 --> 01:08:54,797 [Corey] You wanna talk about having momentum on your side 1473 01:08:54,864 --> 01:08:57,566 after putting on an unbelievable match, 1474 01:08:57,633 --> 01:09:00,035 Andrade Cien Almas could be headed to WrestleMania. 1475 01:09:00,102 --> 01:09:02,171 [Michael] I think he wiped out Heath Slater again. 1476 01:09:02,238 --> 01:09:04,306 -[Corey] Good. -[Jerry] Poor Heath Slater. 1477 01:09:04,373 --> 01:09:05,641 [Michael] And here's Almas now. 1478 01:09:05,708 --> 01:09:07,843 Again, the NXT Champion going after Elias. 1479 01:09:07,910 --> 01:09:09,979 -And right there, his trademark. -[Corey chuckling] 1480 01:09:10,045 --> 01:09:11,881 -[Corey speaking Spanish] -[Michael] Almas. 1481 01:09:11,947 --> 01:09:13,949 [Jerry] Looked like Spider-Man catching himself. 1482 01:09:14,016 --> 01:09:16,385 [Michael] Flashy, precise, a highflier. 1483 01:09:17,453 --> 01:09:19,121 Very arrogant as well, but… 1484 01:09:19,188 --> 01:09:21,023 [Corey] He can back it all up. Oh! 1485 01:09:21,090 --> 01:09:22,825 [Michael] Back elbow caught Elias, 1486 01:09:23,325 --> 01:09:25,895 a third-generation competitor. 1487 01:09:25,961 --> 01:09:27,963 [Corey] Uh-oh, uh-oh. I think we're gonna see it. 1488 01:09:28,697 --> 01:09:29,598 [announcers] Boom! 1489 01:09:29,665 --> 01:09:32,835 -[Michael] The running knees from Almas. -[Byron] Elias is out. 1490 01:09:34,003 --> 01:09:36,539 [Jerry] And he didn't even have to listen to his own lullaby. 1491 01:09:37,239 --> 01:09:38,974 [Byron] Uh-oh. Here it comes, Corey! 1492 01:09:39,475 --> 01:09:41,110 [Michael] Looking for the hammerlock DDT. 1493 01:09:41,176 --> 01:09:43,879 Meanwhile, Elias got him up on his shoulders, 1494 01:09:43,946 --> 01:09:45,781 caught him with his own back elbow. 1495 01:09:47,550 --> 01:09:50,119 Whoa. Almas lands on his feet. 1496 01:09:50,185 --> 01:09:51,020 [Elias roars] 1497 01:09:51,086 --> 01:09:52,821 [Michael] Oh, and what a clothesline by Elias! 1498 01:09:52,888 --> 01:09:53,756 [Jerry] Man… 1499 01:09:55,391 --> 01:09:58,194 [Corey] A clothesline from Elias will stop anybody's momentum, 1500 01:09:58,260 --> 01:09:59,929 even Andrade Cien Almas. 1501 01:09:59,995 --> 01:10:01,597 [Michael] Welcome to the Rumble. 1502 01:10:03,432 --> 01:10:06,635 -As we now head toward entry number eight. -[crowd] Eight, seven, six… 1503 01:10:06,702 --> 01:10:08,370 [Corey] After going 30 minutes last night, 1504 01:10:08,437 --> 01:10:10,706 you gotta wonder how Almas's wind is today. 1505 01:10:12,241 --> 01:10:13,642 [klaxon sounding] 1506 01:10:14,243 --> 01:10:16,278 ["Live In Fear" by Mark Crozer playing] 1507 01:10:16,345 --> 01:10:17,179 [Jerry] Oh boy. 1508 01:10:17,680 --> 01:10:23,485 [Michael] The Eater of Worlds entering his fourth Royal Rumble Match. 1509 01:10:23,552 --> 01:10:26,188 Last year, he lasted nearly a half an hour 1510 01:10:26,689 --> 01:10:29,658 before being eliminated by Roman Reigns. 1511 01:10:30,826 --> 01:10:37,266 And he's in the midst of this strange, weird, philosophical rivalry almost 1512 01:10:37,333 --> 01:10:38,500 with Broken Matt Hardy. 1513 01:10:40,035 --> 01:10:42,671 [Corey] Bray Wyatt wants the world to follow him. 1514 01:10:42,738 --> 01:10:45,874 Winning the Royal Rumble Match would be a great head start. 1515 01:10:45,941 --> 01:10:49,111 [Jerry] I think Bray and Matt Hardy are trying to out-weird each other. 1516 01:10:49,178 --> 01:10:51,513 [Michael] And Bray Wyatt now focuses on Heath Slater. 1517 01:10:51,580 --> 01:10:54,516 Poor Heath still has not made it into the ring. 1518 01:10:55,317 --> 01:10:57,319 [Jerry] But he's still in the match, right? 1519 01:10:57,386 --> 01:10:59,655 [Michael] Finn and Rusev still out there as well. 1520 01:10:59,722 --> 01:11:02,057 As Bray Wyatt with a uranage plants Elias. 1521 01:11:02,124 --> 01:11:03,492 [Corey] Here we go. 1522 01:11:04,827 --> 01:11:06,829 Bray is entering that trance. 1523 01:11:06,895 --> 01:11:08,397 [crowd cheering] 1524 01:11:10,299 --> 01:11:12,501 [Michael] One of the weirdest individuals… 1525 01:11:13,469 --> 01:11:15,804 ever at WWE looking for Sister Abigail. 1526 01:11:15,871 --> 01:11:18,507 And Finn Bálor, who had quite the rivalry with Bray Wyatt as well, 1527 01:11:18,574 --> 01:11:20,843 goes right after him and he runs into a clothesline. 1528 01:11:20,909 --> 01:11:23,646 [Corey] No shortage of history between Wyatt and Bálor. 1529 01:11:24,146 --> 01:11:27,583 [Michael] Again, Elias and Almas in this match, so are Rusev and Bálor. 1530 01:11:27,650 --> 01:11:30,019 Heath Slater is, but he still hasn't entered the ring. 1531 01:11:30,085 --> 01:11:32,388 [Jerry] I remember when Bray Wyatt first entered the WWE. 1532 01:11:32,454 --> 01:11:34,123 He hasn't made any friends since. 1533 01:11:34,189 --> 01:11:39,828 [Michael] Not at all, but he has won a WWE and a SmackDown Tag Team Championship. 1534 01:11:39,895 --> 01:11:42,665 [crowd chanting] Rusev Day! Rusev Day! 1535 01:11:42,731 --> 01:11:44,633 [Michael] Hear the "Rusev Day" chants. 1536 01:11:44,700 --> 01:11:47,636 [Corey] They're fueling The Lion of Bulgaria. 1537 01:11:47,703 --> 01:11:50,172 [Michael] Bray Wyatt not allowing Rusev into the ring. 1538 01:11:50,239 --> 01:11:52,374 At least not that time, or… or that one. 1539 01:11:52,441 --> 01:11:54,009 [Byron] Credit Rusev. He keeps fighting. 1540 01:11:54,076 --> 01:11:55,711 He's trying to get back in that ring. 1541 01:11:55,778 --> 01:11:57,279 [Jerry] Watch the clock. Here we go. 1542 01:11:57,346 --> 01:12:00,649 [Michael] Number nine about to enter the Royal Rumble Match. 1543 01:12:00,716 --> 01:12:02,418 [crowd] …Two, one… 1544 01:12:03,252 --> 01:12:04,853 [klaxon sounding] 1545 01:12:05,587 --> 01:12:07,823 ["New Day, New Way" by Jim Johnston playing] 1546 01:12:07,890 --> 01:12:09,458 [man] Philly! 1547 01:12:09,525 --> 01:12:10,359 [Jerry] Uh-oh! 1548 01:12:10,426 --> 01:12:12,928 [man and crowd] Don't you dare be sour! 1549 01:12:12,995 --> 01:12:16,965 Clap for your world-famous, four-time champs 1550 01:12:17,032 --> 01:12:21,837 and feel the power! 1551 01:12:21,904 --> 01:12:26,308 [Michael] Well, we know it's one member of The New Day, but who is it gonna be? 1552 01:12:26,375 --> 01:12:28,510 -[Byron] Big E! -[Michael] There he is! 1553 01:12:29,311 --> 01:12:31,413 [Corey] It just became wildly inappropriate. 1554 01:12:31,480 --> 01:12:34,149 Leave it to New Day to spoil my Rusev Day. 1555 01:12:34,216 --> 01:12:36,952 [Michael] Big E entering the Rumble for the fourth time in his career. 1556 01:12:37,019 --> 01:12:39,555 Is he gonna give Heath Slater a little assist here? 1557 01:12:39,621 --> 01:12:40,689 [Jerry] Help him out. 1558 01:12:41,290 --> 01:12:44,493 At least let Heath see what it's like to be in the ring for a minute. 1559 01:12:44,993 --> 01:12:46,328 [Byron] Uh, what's he… 1560 01:12:46,395 --> 01:12:47,796 Oh, awesome! 1561 01:12:47,863 --> 01:12:49,598 -[Michael] Power pancakes. -[Byron] Ugh! 1562 01:12:49,665 --> 01:12:52,201 -[Jerry] Oh no. -[Corey] That was disgusting. 1563 01:12:52,267 --> 01:12:54,303 -[Michael] He needs carbs for energy. -[Byron] See? 1564 01:12:54,370 --> 01:12:56,638 [Michael] And Big E got caught with a boot by Bray Wyatt. 1565 01:12:56,705 --> 01:13:00,042 And Bray has been so dominating since entering this matchup. 1566 01:13:00,109 --> 01:13:01,076 Big E, though, the… 1567 01:13:01,143 --> 01:13:02,644 [Byron] Here's some dominance for you. 1568 01:13:02,711 --> 01:13:06,582 [Michael] Belly-to-belly from the former USA Powerlifting Champion. 1569 01:13:06,648 --> 01:13:08,917 [Byron] Those 23-inch arms at work. 1570 01:13:08,984 --> 01:13:10,386 [Corey] There we go! 1571 01:13:10,452 --> 01:13:13,589 [Michael] Rusev and Elias, double-team effort on Big E there. 1572 01:13:13,655 --> 01:13:15,557 [Corey] Tell you what, Rusev's performance 1573 01:13:15,624 --> 01:13:18,060 has been so inspiring here in Philadelphia. 1574 01:13:18,127 --> 01:13:20,295 They may rename the Rocky Steps the Rusev Steps. 1575 01:13:20,362 --> 01:13:23,632 [Michael] Rusev and Bálor entered one and two in the Rumble Match. 1576 01:13:23,699 --> 01:13:26,668 And Rusev now turning his attention to the NXT Champion. 1577 01:13:26,735 --> 01:13:27,569 [Rusev roaring] 1578 01:13:27,636 --> 01:13:30,873 [Michael] And Almas hanging on as Rusev looks for an elimination here. 1579 01:13:33,208 --> 01:13:36,979 [Corey] Could you guys imagine how great a Sylvester Stallone produced movie 1580 01:13:37,045 --> 01:13:38,580 about Rusev would be? 1581 01:13:39,581 --> 01:13:41,016 [Byron] I'd rather not, actually. 1582 01:13:41,083 --> 01:13:42,584 [Jerry] I've seen better film on teeth. 1583 01:13:43,085 --> 01:13:46,789 But anyway, we'll have to see that somewhere down the line, I'm sure. 1584 01:13:46,855 --> 01:13:49,425 [Michael] And we're about to go a third of the way into this Rumble 1585 01:13:49,491 --> 01:13:51,059 with entry number ten. 1586 01:13:51,126 --> 01:13:53,862 [crowd] …three, two, one… 1587 01:13:55,130 --> 01:13:56,832 [klaxon sounding] 1588 01:13:56,899 --> 01:13:58,967 ["Ten" by CFO$ playing] 1589 01:13:59,034 --> 01:14:00,335 -[Byron chuckling] -[Corey] Again? 1590 01:14:00,402 --> 01:14:03,205 [Michael] Byron, from your neck of the woods on SmackDown Live. 1591 01:14:03,272 --> 01:14:04,506 [Byron] How appropriate. 1592 01:14:04,573 --> 01:14:08,377 [Michael] Tye Dillinger, who debuted at the Rumble last year. 1593 01:14:09,111 --> 01:14:10,846 -[Byron] Yeah. -[Corey] Where's he at? 1594 01:14:11,380 --> 01:14:14,183 [Michael] And he's in no hurry to make his way out here tonight. 1595 01:14:14,750 --> 01:14:16,218 [Corey] Maybe that's a great strategy. 1596 01:14:16,285 --> 01:14:17,886 -King, you ever employ that? -[Jerry] Yes. 1597 01:14:17,953 --> 01:14:20,055 [Corey] Enter the Rumble and just not come to the ring. 1598 01:14:20,122 --> 01:14:22,224 [Michael] Meanwhile, the action continues as we await-- 1599 01:14:22,291 --> 01:14:26,595 Wait a minute! Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn assaulting a-- 1600 01:14:27,362 --> 01:14:28,897 Yes, that is Dillinger. 1601 01:14:28,964 --> 01:14:30,866 [all grunting] 1602 01:14:30,933 --> 01:14:32,301 [Byron] What is this about? 1603 01:14:34,469 --> 01:14:36,538 [referee] Hey, hey. Back it up, back it up! Back up! 1604 01:14:36,605 --> 01:14:37,806 -All right! -Get it out of here! 1605 01:14:37,873 --> 01:14:38,740 You guys, back it up! 1606 01:14:38,807 --> 01:14:40,576 -I got this. -No, no. Hey, hey, hey. 1607 01:14:41,076 --> 01:14:42,744 -I got this. -[referee] Get it out of here. 1608 01:14:42,811 --> 01:14:44,012 [Michael] He's got what? 1609 01:14:44,079 --> 01:14:46,281 Obviously, Owens and Zayn are still upset 1610 01:14:46,348 --> 01:14:48,784 after what happened in the championship match earlier tonight. 1611 01:14:49,284 --> 01:14:52,221 [Corey] The Kevin and Sami Show was cut short this evening. 1612 01:14:53,021 --> 01:14:55,023 What did Sami mean by, "I got this"? 1613 01:14:55,090 --> 01:14:56,258 [Jerry] I don't know. 1614 01:14:56,325 --> 01:14:58,460 [Tom] Tye is supposed to enter at number ten-- 1615 01:14:58,527 --> 01:15:01,263 -[Corey] Oh! We've got company. -[Michael] Wait a minute! 1616 01:15:01,330 --> 01:15:02,731 [Byron] You've got to be kidding me. 1617 01:15:02,798 --> 01:15:05,300 [Michael] Sami Zayn wiping out Heath on his way to the ring. 1618 01:15:05,367 --> 01:15:07,903 And apparently, he's inserted himself into number ten. 1619 01:15:07,970 --> 01:15:10,873 -[Byron] No. Sami can't do this! -[Corey] Sure, he can. He just did. 1620 01:15:10,939 --> 01:15:14,710 [Byron] So you're bitter because you couldn't win the WWE Championship earlier, 1621 01:15:14,776 --> 01:15:16,044 and now you insert yourself? 1622 01:15:16,111 --> 01:15:17,246 [Corey] Sami's not bitter. 1623 01:15:17,312 --> 01:15:19,414 Sami's just trying to right what he feels is wrong. 1624 01:15:19,481 --> 01:15:21,183 This is a great idea. 1625 01:15:21,250 --> 01:15:22,951 [Michael] Whether or not you agree with this, 1626 01:15:23,018 --> 01:15:25,254 Sami Zayn last year, if you remember correctly, 1627 01:15:25,320 --> 01:15:26,421 had a tremendous Rumble. 1628 01:15:26,488 --> 01:15:30,692 He lasted over 47 minutes before being elminated by The Undertaker. 1629 01:15:30,759 --> 01:15:33,762 [Corey] Hey, what's the only thing better than becoming co-WWE Champion 1630 01:15:33,829 --> 01:15:34,997 with your best friend? 1631 01:15:35,063 --> 01:15:36,398 Headlining WrestleMania. 1632 01:15:36,465 --> 01:15:37,733 [Byron] How is this okay? 1633 01:15:37,799 --> 01:15:40,569 [Michael] On the other side, Finn Bálor over the top rope 1634 01:15:40,636 --> 01:15:42,070 landing on the apron and in the ring. 1635 01:15:42,137 --> 01:15:43,238 Remember the rules. 1636 01:15:43,305 --> 01:15:46,041 You have to go over the top rope, both feet have to hit the floor. 1637 01:15:46,108 --> 01:15:47,643 Both feet before you're eliminated. 1638 01:15:47,709 --> 01:15:50,245 [Corey] Andrade Cien Almas is in a great deal of jeopardy there, 1639 01:15:50,312 --> 01:15:51,580 but able to hang on. 1640 01:15:51,647 --> 01:15:54,616 -[crowd] Three, two, one… -[Jerry] Already? Another entrant? 1641 01:15:55,317 --> 01:15:56,818 [klaxon sounding] 1642 01:15:57,619 --> 01:15:59,688 ["Hellfire" by CFO$ playing] 1643 01:15:59,755 --> 01:16:00,589 [Jerry] Oh boy! 1644 01:16:00,656 --> 01:16:02,558 [Michael] At least representing The Bar, 1645 01:16:02,624 --> 01:16:04,927 they have a Tag Team Championship opportunity later tonight, 1646 01:16:04,993 --> 01:16:07,062 but it's The Celtic Warrior, Sheamus. 1647 01:16:07,129 --> 01:16:09,598 Guys, back in 2012, 1648 01:16:09,665 --> 01:16:12,434 Sheamus won the Royal Rumble Match. 1649 01:16:12,501 --> 01:16:14,303 -[Byron] Oh, not again. -[Jerry] Poor Heath. 1650 01:16:14,369 --> 01:16:16,405 -He got in the ring! -[Michael] He's in the ring! 1651 01:16:17,406 --> 01:16:18,907 -He's-- Oh no! -[Jerry yelping] 1652 01:16:18,974 --> 01:16:20,576 -[Michael] Oh my God! -[Byron] What?! 1653 01:16:20,642 --> 01:16:23,545 [Michael] Slater eliminated Sheamus on Sheamus's birthday! 1654 01:16:23,612 --> 01:16:24,446 [Byron] What?! 1655 01:16:24,513 --> 01:16:28,183 [Michael] Tonight is Sheamus's birthday and he was eliminated by Slater! 1656 01:16:28,250 --> 01:16:31,086 [Corey] Wait. Sheamus's birthday is on Rusev Day? 1657 01:16:31,153 --> 01:16:33,855 [Jerry] That's the worst present ever. I can't believe it! 1658 01:16:33,922 --> 01:16:35,023 [Byron] I love it! 1659 01:16:35,724 --> 01:16:37,125 [Michael] The ring can't believe it. 1660 01:16:37,192 --> 01:16:40,796 All the Superstars staring over the fact that Slater eliminated Sheamus. 1661 01:16:40,862 --> 01:16:43,765 -[Jerry] Oh! -[Michael] And got planted by Bray Wyatt. 1662 01:16:43,832 --> 01:16:45,133 [Byron] The celebration ended. 1663 01:16:45,901 --> 01:16:47,169 [Byron] Oh! 1664 01:16:47,235 --> 01:16:48,870 [Michael] And Slater eliminated. 1665 01:16:48,937 --> 01:16:49,938 [crowd jeering] 1666 01:16:50,005 --> 01:16:52,641 [Michael] But what an effort by Heath Slater tonight. 1667 01:16:52,708 --> 01:16:56,545 [Byron] And immediately Bray Wyatt on the receiving end of attack from Elias. 1668 01:16:56,612 --> 01:16:59,281 [Jerry] I'm still in shock over Cesaro on his birthday. 1669 01:17:01,283 --> 01:17:03,685 [Corey] Uh-oh. Finn Bálor in trouble right now. 1670 01:17:04,319 --> 01:17:06,388 [Michael] And Sheamus-- Oh, Bálor, Bálor, Bálor! 1671 01:17:06,455 --> 01:17:08,223 Rusev looking to eliminate Bálor. 1672 01:17:08,290 --> 01:17:09,825 [Jerry] Oh, oh. Nope. 1673 01:17:09,891 --> 01:17:11,526 [Michael] Again, landing on the apron. 1674 01:17:11,593 --> 01:17:14,229 And I wanna go back to Sheamus. This does not bode well for Sheamus. 1675 01:17:14,296 --> 01:17:15,797 He and Cesaro have a Tag Title Match 1676 01:17:15,864 --> 01:17:17,866 against Rollins and Jordan later on tonight. 1677 01:17:17,933 --> 01:17:20,502 [Corey] Look on the bright side. At least Sheamus is gonna be, uh… 1678 01:17:20,569 --> 01:17:22,204 -[Jerry] Fresh. -…gonna be fresh. 1679 01:17:22,270 --> 01:17:25,207 -[Byron] Fresh with a bruised ego. -[crowd chanting] Rusev Day! 1680 01:17:25,273 --> 01:17:27,376 [Michael] The thunderous "Rusev Day" chants 1681 01:17:27,442 --> 01:17:29,845 here at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. 1682 01:17:29,911 --> 01:17:32,481 Number 12 on the way. 1683 01:17:32,547 --> 01:17:34,816 [Jerry] Man, time flies when you're in the Royal Rumble. 1684 01:17:34,883 --> 01:17:35,917 [crowd] One… 1685 01:17:35,984 --> 01:17:37,252 [klaxon sounding] 1686 01:17:37,919 --> 01:17:39,788 ["New Day, New Way" playing] 1687 01:17:39,855 --> 01:17:43,291 [Michael] One of the other two members of The New Day will be joining Big E. 1688 01:17:43,358 --> 01:17:45,060 It's Xavier Woods. 1689 01:17:45,127 --> 01:17:46,628 [Byron] Fired up Xavier Woods. 1690 01:17:46,695 --> 01:17:48,797 [Michael] Xavier Woods entering number 12, 1691 01:17:48,864 --> 01:17:51,833 and now in his second Rumble in his career. 1692 01:17:51,900 --> 01:17:53,969 [Corey] If I were Xavier, I'd go after Big E, 1693 01:17:54,036 --> 01:17:54,936 throw him over the top. 1694 01:17:55,003 --> 01:17:57,773 -No one would see that coming. -[Jerry laughing] You're right about that. 1695 01:17:57,839 --> 01:18:00,976 [Michael] The man with a PhD in educational psychology 1696 01:18:01,043 --> 01:18:03,512 looking to use that doctorate to his advantage tonight. 1697 01:18:03,578 --> 01:18:04,413 [Byron] Uh-oh! 1698 01:18:04,479 --> 01:18:06,748 [Michael] And there is the teamwork with The New Day! 1699 01:18:06,815 --> 01:18:08,917 And despite it being every man for themselves, 1700 01:18:08,984 --> 01:18:11,253 sometimes, Corey, you see some teamwork. 1701 01:18:11,319 --> 01:18:12,821 -Oh! -[Big E] Here we go, baby! 1702 01:18:12,888 --> 01:18:15,657 -[Jerry] As well you should! -[Byron] Use the numbers while you can. 1703 01:18:15,724 --> 01:18:16,825 New Day! 1704 01:18:16,892 --> 01:18:21,897 [Michael] Big E using Xavier Woods to his advantage to flatten Elias. 1705 01:18:21,963 --> 01:18:25,333 [Byron] Xavier had the chance of possible championship success a couple of weeks ago 1706 01:18:25,400 --> 01:18:28,170 when he took former WWE Champion Jinder Mahal to the limit. 1707 01:18:28,236 --> 01:18:30,338 [Jerry] This is the way you work if you're a tag team. 1708 01:18:30,405 --> 01:18:32,908 [Michael] And Elias may be singing the blues, guys. 1709 01:18:33,542 --> 01:18:35,844 Over the top, lands on the apron. 1710 01:18:35,911 --> 01:18:37,446 -[Jerry] Hey. -[Byron] Watch out, Big E. 1711 01:18:37,512 --> 01:18:41,717 [Michael] Still in it. Rusev, with a hold of Big E, drives him in the corner. 1712 01:18:41,783 --> 01:18:44,019 But Elias is still in this. 1713 01:18:44,086 --> 01:18:46,488 [Corey] Look at the power of Rusev, one of the few Superstars 1714 01:18:46,555 --> 01:18:48,023 who can match strength with Big E. 1715 01:18:48,090 --> 01:18:49,458 [Jerry] Look at the size of Big E. 1716 01:18:49,524 --> 01:18:51,693 Even Rusev's having trouble getting that guy over the ropes. 1717 01:18:51,760 --> 01:18:55,297 [Michael] Bray Wyatt is knocking Xavier and Zayn face-to-face. 1718 01:18:56,098 --> 01:18:58,433 Impressive so far has been the NXT Champion. 1719 01:18:58,500 --> 01:19:00,168 Almas still in this match. 1720 01:19:00,235 --> 01:19:03,638 [Jerry] I forgot to ask you guys. Who's your pick to win this thing? 1721 01:19:03,705 --> 01:19:06,108 -[Corey] Ask me in about 20 minutes. -[Jerry chuckling] 1722 01:19:06,174 --> 01:19:07,209 [crowd] Seven… 1723 01:19:07,275 --> 01:19:11,012 [Michael] We are now waiting for arrival number 13. 1724 01:19:11,079 --> 01:19:12,981 [crowd] …two, one… 1725 01:19:13,682 --> 01:19:14,983 [klaxon sounding] 1726 01:19:15,684 --> 01:19:17,152 ["Cruise Control" by CFO$ playing] 1727 01:19:17,219 --> 01:19:20,455 [Michael] And from Titus Worldwide, his second Rumble, is Apollo Crews. 1728 01:19:20,522 --> 01:19:23,425 And guys, number 13 is an interesting number 1729 01:19:23,492 --> 01:19:24,893 because over the years, 1730 01:19:24,960 --> 01:19:30,198 only four winners in history have come from an entry in the teens. 1731 01:19:30,265 --> 01:19:32,434 When you enter the teens, the odds aren't in your favor. 1732 01:19:32,501 --> 01:19:35,036 -[Jerry] Well, 13's an unlucky number too. -[Michael] Exactly. 1733 01:19:35,103 --> 01:19:38,640 Well, that's the number drawn by Apollo Crews from Titus Worldwide. 1734 01:19:38,707 --> 01:19:42,277 [Corey] Things have been looking up for Apollo Crews and Titus Worldwide. 1735 01:19:42,344 --> 01:19:44,579 -Maybe that momentum continues. -[Michael] Nice dropkick. 1736 01:19:44,646 --> 01:19:47,516 Apollo Crews and Titus Worldwide with a couple victories over The Bar. 1737 01:19:47,582 --> 01:19:48,416 [Jerry] Sami Zayn. 1738 01:19:48,483 --> 01:19:51,853 [Byron] Please get rid of Sami Zayn, who illegally entered this Rumble. 1739 01:19:51,920 --> 01:19:54,489 -[Michael] Byron, what happened to you? -[Byron] What do you mean? 1740 01:19:55,957 --> 01:19:58,260 [Corey] He's still not good, he's just on SmackDown now. 1741 01:19:58,326 --> 01:20:02,164 [Michael] Finn Bálor and Rusev, who started this one and two, 1742 01:20:02,230 --> 01:20:03,331 Rusev one, Bálor two. 1743 01:20:03,398 --> 01:20:06,101 And both men in this match for over 20 minutes. 1744 01:20:07,235 --> 01:20:08,069 [Byron] Oh! 1745 01:20:08,136 --> 01:20:10,539 [Michael] And Bálor and Rusev still going strong. 1746 01:20:10,605 --> 01:20:13,074 The point I was making is you used to be unbiased. 1747 01:20:13,608 --> 01:20:16,244 [Byron] I call things as I see it. In fact, we all saw it. 1748 01:20:16,311 --> 01:20:18,146 Sami Zayn was not supposed to be in this Rumble. 1749 01:20:18,213 --> 01:20:20,982 That was Tye Dillinger's opportunity, which was stolen. 1750 01:20:21,850 --> 01:20:23,084 [Corey] By hook or by crook, 1751 01:20:23,151 --> 01:20:25,887 it still remains the fact that Sami Zayn took the spot. 1752 01:20:25,954 --> 01:20:27,522 -I like it. -[Jerry] Bray Wyatt again. 1753 01:20:27,589 --> 01:20:30,559 [Michael] Looking for Sister Abigail on Finn, who has felt this in his career. 1754 01:20:30,625 --> 01:20:37,065 But Bálor able to turn it around as 14 is about to enter the fray. 1755 01:20:37,132 --> 01:20:38,567 [crowd] …one… 1756 01:20:38,633 --> 01:20:40,101 [klaxon sounding] 1757 01:20:40,769 --> 01:20:42,571 ["The Rising Sun" by CFO$ playing] 1758 01:20:42,637 --> 01:20:43,705 [Byron] Oh, yeah! 1759 01:20:43,772 --> 01:20:45,774 [crowd vocalizing] 1760 01:20:46,408 --> 01:20:48,410 [Michael] WWE's rockstar. 1761 01:20:48,944 --> 01:20:52,247 And guys, this is the first Royal Rumble ever for this man, 1762 01:20:52,314 --> 01:20:56,151 The King of Strong Style, Shinsuke Nakamura from SmackDown. 1763 01:20:56,218 --> 01:20:57,786 [Byron] King, you asked for our picks. 1764 01:20:57,853 --> 01:21:00,288 I'm picking that man right there, Shinsuke Nakamura 1765 01:21:00,355 --> 01:21:01,656 to win this Royal Rumble. 1766 01:21:01,723 --> 01:21:03,458 [Jerry] So that's your pick, Byron? We'll see. 1767 01:21:03,525 --> 01:21:06,528 [Corey] Philadelphia still serenading Nakamura with his music. 1768 01:21:06,595 --> 01:21:07,429 This is beautiful! 1769 01:21:07,495 --> 01:21:09,764 [Michael] Apollo Crews gonna try his fare with Shinsuke. 1770 01:21:09,831 --> 01:21:13,535 One thing I do wanna point out, King, is the ring is filling up with Superstars. 1771 01:21:13,602 --> 01:21:16,605 This has gotta make it more difficult at this juncture of the match, right? 1772 01:21:16,671 --> 01:21:18,139 [Jerry] Without a doubt. The more-- 1773 01:21:18,206 --> 01:21:20,709 Well, unless you're out here watching, the more the merrier. 1774 01:21:20,775 --> 01:21:23,845 But you're right. Inside there, it makes it more difficult to perform. 1775 01:21:23,912 --> 01:21:26,948 [Michael] But it's easier to hide, isn't it, with that many people? 1776 01:21:27,015 --> 01:21:29,584 [Jerry] Is anybody under the ring yet? Should they go check? 1777 01:21:30,585 --> 01:21:32,187 That's the best place to hide. 1778 01:21:32,254 --> 01:21:35,156 [Michael] Now Shinsuke turning his attention to Elias. 1779 01:21:35,223 --> 01:21:36,524 A pretty good pick, Byron. 1780 01:21:36,591 --> 01:21:40,495 I got to agree Shinsuke Nakamura, entering the middle of the pack at 14. 1781 01:21:40,562 --> 01:21:42,731 [Byron] Good vibrations as Shinsuke able to… 1782 01:21:42,797 --> 01:21:45,200 -[Michael] Listen to this place. -[Byron] Pick a spot. 1783 01:21:45,700 --> 01:21:48,069 Sami went for the Helluva Kick and got caught. 1784 01:21:48,136 --> 01:21:49,004 Shinsuke… 1785 01:21:50,071 --> 01:21:52,641 -[Byron] Here's the windup. -[Michael] Sami doesn't wanna be there… 1786 01:21:53,375 --> 01:21:55,677 -[Jerry] And there he goes! -[Michael] Sami's eliminated! 1787 01:21:55,744 --> 01:21:57,379 [Byron] Thank goodness. 1788 01:21:57,445 --> 01:22:00,782 [Michael] Shinsuke Nakamura eliminates Sami Zayn. 1789 01:22:00,849 --> 01:22:02,617 They had quite the history as well. 1790 01:22:02,684 --> 01:22:04,419 [Byron] That's your boo-hoo party, Sami Zayn. 1791 01:22:04,486 --> 01:22:06,755 -[Jerry] Right has prevailed, huh, Byron? -[Byron] Yes. 1792 01:22:07,255 --> 01:22:08,156 I feel better now. 1793 01:22:08,223 --> 01:22:11,860 -[Michael] Guys, we are halfway through… -[Jerry] Are you kidding me? 1794 01:22:11,927 --> 01:22:13,628 [Michael] …the entrants for the Royal Rumble 1795 01:22:13,695 --> 01:22:15,563 with number 15 on it's way. 1796 01:22:16,464 --> 01:22:18,233 ["Hellfire" playing] 1797 01:22:18,300 --> 01:22:21,636 [Michael] And it's The Swiss Cyborg, Cesaro, 1798 01:22:21,703 --> 01:22:25,040 for the fifth time in his career entering the Royal Rumble Match. 1799 01:22:25,106 --> 01:22:28,376 [Corey] Cesaro, a former… Oh goodness! 1800 01:22:28,443 --> 01:22:30,879 …Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal winner, 1801 01:22:30,946 --> 01:22:34,683 The Swiss Cyborg could absolutely surprise everyone. 1802 01:22:34,749 --> 01:22:37,052 [Michael] Again, later on tonight, Sheamus and Cesaro 1803 01:22:37,118 --> 01:22:40,088 to face Rollins and Jordan for the Raw Tag Team Titles. 1804 01:22:41,156 --> 01:22:44,225 -[Corey] Oh, look at Finn Bálor. -[Michael] Finn Bálor trying to hang on. 1805 01:22:44,292 --> 01:22:45,527 Finn may be eliminated here, 1806 01:22:45,593 --> 01:22:48,964 but from behind, Almas went after Cesaro, and Finn stays alive. 1807 01:22:49,030 --> 01:22:50,965 [Corey] I don't know if I agree with Cien's method. 1808 01:22:51,032 --> 01:22:52,334 [Michael] And now, Apollo Crews-- 1809 01:22:52,400 --> 01:22:54,703 And I think, in Cien's defense, he came in from behind. 1810 01:22:54,769 --> 01:22:57,839 He might not have seen Bálor hanging off the top rope, Corey. 1811 01:22:57,906 --> 01:22:59,407 [Jerry] I agree. I agree, Corey. 1812 01:22:59,474 --> 01:23:02,644 Whenever I was in a Royal Rumble, I never tried to save anybody. 1813 01:23:03,878 --> 01:23:05,613 The more eliminations, the better. 1814 01:23:06,214 --> 01:23:07,248 And the quicker. 1815 01:23:07,315 --> 01:23:09,351 [crowd chanting] Rusev Day! Rusev Day! 1816 01:23:09,417 --> 01:23:12,354 [Michael] Rusev hammering away on Cesaro. 1817 01:23:12,420 --> 01:23:13,955 Cesaro, though, hung on the top rope. 1818 01:23:14,022 --> 01:23:16,891 Will he be eliminated almost as quick as his partner, Sheamus? 1819 01:23:18,093 --> 01:23:19,294 [Cesaro] Yeah! 1820 01:23:20,528 --> 01:23:21,463 [Jerry] Oh, man. 1821 01:23:21,529 --> 01:23:22,530 [both grunting] 1822 01:23:23,098 --> 01:23:23,932 [crowd jeering] 1823 01:23:24,032 --> 01:23:25,333 [crowd cheering] 1824 01:23:25,400 --> 01:23:27,369 [Byron] The fact Rusev came in here at number one 1825 01:23:27,435 --> 01:23:31,039 and is trading blows with a fresh Cesaro is amazing. 1826 01:23:31,106 --> 01:23:33,842 [Corey] Rusev is a super athlete in every sense of the word, 1827 01:23:33,908 --> 01:23:35,276 and proving it tonight. 1828 01:23:35,343 --> 01:23:38,113 -[Michael] Number 16. -[Jerry] Here we go. Who is it? 1829 01:23:38,179 --> 01:23:39,614 [klaxon sounding] 1830 01:23:39,681 --> 01:23:41,683 ["New Day, New Way" playing] 1831 01:23:41,750 --> 01:23:43,852 [Michael] This is pretty incredible 1832 01:23:43,918 --> 01:23:46,488 because with Kofi Kingston now entering this match, 1833 01:23:46,554 --> 01:23:50,458 it means all three members of New Day will be in the ring at the same time. 1834 01:23:50,525 --> 01:23:52,394 [Jerry] It'll make it a long day for somebody. 1835 01:23:52,460 --> 01:23:55,897 [Byron] Not only all three members, but a highly experienced member 1836 01:23:55,964 --> 01:23:57,999 when it comes to Kofi Kingston in the Royal Rumble. 1837 01:23:58,066 --> 01:23:59,634 [announcers] Oh! 1838 01:23:59,701 --> 01:24:00,969 [Byron] That wasn't too good. 1839 01:24:01,036 --> 01:24:03,805 [Michael] And, Corey-- I should say Byron, to your point, 1840 01:24:03,872 --> 01:24:07,142 this is now the 12th Royal Rumble for Kofi Kingston. 1841 01:24:07,208 --> 01:24:10,245 -[Corey] Check out the power of Crews! -[Michael] Apollo Crews! 1842 01:24:10,979 --> 01:24:13,581 -[Jerry] Hang on, Cesaro! -[Michael] Cesaro trying to hang on. 1843 01:24:14,082 --> 01:24:14,916 [Jerry] Whoo! 1844 01:24:15,517 --> 01:24:17,819 -[Michael] And now Crews… -[Jerry] He hangs on! 1845 01:24:17,886 --> 01:24:19,087 [Michael] …lands on the apron. 1846 01:24:19,154 --> 01:24:20,588 Right hand by Cesaro. 1847 01:24:21,089 --> 01:24:21,923 [both grunting] 1848 01:24:21,990 --> 01:24:24,826 [Corey] Three rights from The Swiss Cyborg. 1849 01:24:24,893 --> 01:24:25,894 And Crews now… 1850 01:24:25,960 --> 01:24:27,095 [Jerry] Whoa, whoa, whoa. 1851 01:24:27,162 --> 01:24:30,165 [Michael] Can Crews eliminate Cesaro? Cesaro hanging on the top rope! 1852 01:24:30,231 --> 01:24:32,233 -[Jerry] Man… -[Michael] That kidney shot cost him. 1853 01:24:32,300 --> 01:24:33,501 And Crews is eliminated! 1854 01:24:35,570 --> 01:24:36,905 [Jerry] Crews is gone. 1855 01:24:38,506 --> 01:24:40,175 [Michael] Cesaro with a bit of revenge 1856 01:24:40,241 --> 01:24:43,278 after having some problems with Titus Worldwide as of late. 1857 01:24:43,344 --> 01:24:45,180 [Corey] Your pick's about to go bye-bye, Byron. 1858 01:24:45,246 --> 01:24:47,449 [Byron] My pick almost getting eliminated by my favorites. 1859 01:24:47,515 --> 01:24:49,250 [Michael] You see Kofi Kingston in the corner. 1860 01:24:49,317 --> 01:24:53,121 He's now tied for fourth all-time in Royal Rumble appearances. 1861 01:24:53,188 --> 01:24:55,824 That's the history of the entire WWE. 1862 01:24:55,890 --> 01:25:00,428 And we've seen him do some amazing things to stave off elimination in years past. 1863 01:25:00,495 --> 01:25:04,132 [Corey] You know, it would be amazing if Kofi actually won a Royal Rumble. 1864 01:25:04,199 --> 01:25:05,633 [crowd] …one… 1865 01:25:05,700 --> 01:25:06,568 [klaxon sounding] 1866 01:25:06,634 --> 01:25:09,737 [Michael] Item number 17 entering in the match. 1867 01:25:09,804 --> 01:25:12,040 The Modern Day Maharaja, 1868 01:25:12,107 --> 01:25:15,043 former WWE Champion from SmackDown Live. 1869 01:25:15,110 --> 01:25:17,445 And guys, I was doing some research earlier this week. 1870 01:25:17,512 --> 01:25:20,849 Do you believe that this is the first time 1871 01:25:20,915 --> 01:25:23,551 Mahal has ever entered a Royal Rumble Match? 1872 01:25:23,618 --> 01:25:26,421 [Corey] Great opportunity for The Modern Day Maharaja. 1873 01:25:26,955 --> 01:25:27,789 [Byron] Oh! 1874 01:25:27,856 --> 01:25:30,725 This is a man in Jinder Mahal who is hungry for retribution. 1875 01:25:30,792 --> 01:25:33,928 Hungry for championship redemption, and he has that chance. 1876 01:25:33,995 --> 01:25:36,698 [Michael] And Byron, he had an incredible 2017. 1877 01:25:36,764 --> 01:25:38,233 [Jerry] Can I get a word in here? 1878 01:25:38,733 --> 01:25:41,002 I studied, I pored over all the statistics, 1879 01:25:41,069 --> 01:25:43,505 all the Superstars for three days now, 1880 01:25:43,571 --> 01:25:45,340 and Jinder Mahal is my pick. 1881 01:25:45,406 --> 01:25:47,208 -[Michael] Really? -[Jerry] He's the man I pick to win. 1882 01:25:47,275 --> 01:25:50,211 I know it's a surprise pick, but I'm picking Jinder Mahal. 1883 01:25:50,278 --> 01:25:51,479 [Corey] I like it, King. 1884 01:25:53,081 --> 01:25:54,749 [Michael] Meanwhile, Elias up in the corner. 1885 01:25:54,816 --> 01:25:57,418 Finn Bálor continues to battle with Elias. 1886 01:25:59,754 --> 01:26:01,756 Xavier Woods sent flying. 1887 01:26:01,823 --> 01:26:03,725 -Oh! And eliminated! -[Jerry] Oh my goodness! 1888 01:26:03,791 --> 01:26:06,427 [Michael] Xavier eliminated by Jinder. 1889 01:26:06,494 --> 01:26:07,929 [Byron] Jinder may join him! 1890 01:26:07,996 --> 01:26:11,166 [Jerry] Whoa! No. Don't worry about him. He's all right. [chuckling] 1891 01:26:11,232 --> 01:26:14,402 -[Corey] Jinder trying… -[Jerry] Get rid of… get rid of Big E. 1892 01:26:14,469 --> 01:26:16,671 [Corey] Jinder has got that front face lock applied. 1893 01:26:16,738 --> 01:26:19,874 [Michael] This is a perilous situation. Both men on the apron. 1894 01:26:19,941 --> 01:26:23,378 Big E eliminated by Jinder Mahal! 1895 01:26:23,444 --> 01:26:25,680 -[Jerry] What did I tell you? -[Byron] One member of New Day left. 1896 01:26:25,747 --> 01:26:27,515 [Jerry] Can I pick 'em, or can I pick 'em? 1897 01:26:27,582 --> 01:26:29,450 [Corey] You're The King for a reason. 1898 01:26:30,185 --> 01:26:31,519 -[Jerry] Uh-oh. -[crowd] Seven… 1899 01:26:31,586 --> 01:26:34,155 [Michael] Number 18 about to enter the fray. 1900 01:26:34,222 --> 01:26:37,058 -[crowd] …three, two, one… -[Jerry] Who's this gonna be? 1901 01:26:37,692 --> 01:26:38,893 [klaxon sounding] 1902 01:26:38,960 --> 01:26:41,462 ["The Second Coming (Burn It Down)" by CFO$ playing] 1903 01:26:41,529 --> 01:26:42,730 [Corey] Uh-oh. 1904 01:26:42,797 --> 01:26:47,068 [Michael] One half of the Tag Team Champions, Seth Rollins The Kingslayer. 1905 01:26:47,135 --> 01:26:49,204 For the second time in his career in a Rumble match. 1906 01:26:49,270 --> 01:26:52,574 Remember, Corey, last year he was injured at this time. Knee injury caused by… 1907 01:26:52,640 --> 01:26:54,242 -[Byron] Watch out! -[Michael] …Samoa Joe! 1908 01:26:54,309 --> 01:26:55,143 [Jerry] Whoa, man! 1909 01:26:55,210 --> 01:26:57,378 [Corey] Making a splash in the Rumble match. 1910 01:26:57,445 --> 01:27:00,715 -[Byron] Rollins going airborne. -[Michael] Oh! And a Sling Blade now. 1911 01:27:01,683 --> 01:27:04,819 And Finn tried for a sling blade of his own and got caught by Seth Rollins. 1912 01:27:04,886 --> 01:27:07,121 And there's Seth, delivers it to Bálor. 1913 01:27:07,188 --> 01:27:10,091 Both those Superstars use that move so effectively. 1914 01:27:10,158 --> 01:27:13,761 And now Cesaro, who meets Rollins later on for the tag titles, 1915 01:27:13,828 --> 01:27:16,064 looking to weaken one half of the tag champs. 1916 01:27:16,130 --> 01:27:18,800 [Corey] Cesaro knows what's at stake later on tonight. 1917 01:27:18,866 --> 01:27:20,301 The Raw Tag Team Titles. 1918 01:27:20,368 --> 01:27:22,470 Would love to get an upper hand right now. 1919 01:27:22,537 --> 01:27:24,138 -[Cesaro yelling] -[Jerry] Oh no, no! 1920 01:27:24,205 --> 01:27:25,306 [Michael] Cesaro eliminated! 1921 01:27:25,373 --> 01:27:27,542 And perhaps the momentum goes to the tag champs. 1922 01:27:27,609 --> 01:27:28,543 [Corey] Wow. 1923 01:27:28,610 --> 01:27:29,644 [crowd cheering] 1924 01:27:29,711 --> 01:27:32,547 [Byron] What an elimination by Seth Rollins. 1925 01:27:32,614 --> 01:27:35,516 [Jerry] Yeah. A big smile came on the face of Seth Rollins when he saw-- 1926 01:27:35,583 --> 01:27:36,784 Whoa, whoa, whoa! 1927 01:27:36,851 --> 01:27:40,021 [Michael] Meanwhile, Kofi Kingston may be the third New Day member eliminated here 1928 01:27:40,088 --> 01:27:41,289 by Jinder Mahal. 1929 01:27:41,956 --> 01:27:43,958 Jinder took out Woods and Big E. 1930 01:27:44,025 --> 01:27:47,061 [Jerry] We're gonna see Jinder Mahal eliminate a lot of Superstars here. 1931 01:27:47,128 --> 01:27:48,796 [Michael] If he doesn't get eliminated. 1932 01:27:48,863 --> 01:27:51,899 -[Jerry] Wait, wait a minute! -[Michael] Your pick's in trouble. 1933 01:27:53,001 --> 01:27:54,836 -[Seth straining] -[Jerry] No, he's not. 1934 01:27:54,902 --> 01:27:56,971 -[Michael] And now, Kofi Kingston… -[Jerry exclaiming] 1935 01:27:57,038 --> 01:27:59,974 -[Corey] Wait a minute! One foot! -[Byron] He's still in! [laughing] 1936 01:28:00,041 --> 01:28:01,009 How clutch is that? 1937 01:28:01,075 --> 01:28:02,877 [Michael] The right foot did not hit the floor! 1938 01:28:02,944 --> 01:28:04,712 The right foot did not hit the floor! 1939 01:28:04,779 --> 01:28:06,547 Kofi Kingston is still in this! 1940 01:28:06,614 --> 01:28:08,416 Xavier Woods with a save, 1941 01:28:08,483 --> 01:28:10,652 and now Big E with a plate of pancakes. 1942 01:28:10,718 --> 01:28:12,553 [Corey] He pulled them out from under our table. 1943 01:28:12,620 --> 01:28:14,589 -[Michael] Still not on the floor! -[Byron] Amazing! 1944 01:28:14,656 --> 01:28:15,857 [Michael] Pancake power! 1945 01:28:15,923 --> 01:28:18,593 -[Byron] Kofi is still legal! -[Corey] This is ridiculous! 1946 01:28:18,660 --> 01:28:21,429 [Michael] We've seen Kofi stay in this match so many ways over the years, 1947 01:28:21,496 --> 01:28:24,132 but perhaps no more unique as this. 1948 01:28:24,198 --> 01:28:25,867 [Corey] But Jinder's blocking the path! 1949 01:28:25,933 --> 01:28:29,203 [Michael] And Kingston trying to hobble around on one foot. 1950 01:28:29,270 --> 01:28:31,939 Both feet have to hit the floor. Those are the rules. 1951 01:28:32,006 --> 01:28:34,609 [Jerry] Watch out, Jinder. Don't let them hit you with the pancakes. 1952 01:28:34,676 --> 01:28:36,544 What… what do they got going on here? 1953 01:28:36,611 --> 01:28:38,613 [crowd cheering, chanting indistinctly] 1954 01:28:39,781 --> 01:28:42,850 -[Michael] New Day acting as a pogo stick! -[Byron] Uh-oh. 1955 01:28:42,917 --> 01:28:45,553 -[Jerry] What?! -[Michael] Kingston launched in the ring. 1956 01:28:45,620 --> 01:28:48,356 Jinder can't believe it! Kofi is still alive! 1957 01:28:48,423 --> 01:28:50,124 [Corey] That was ridiculous! 1958 01:28:50,191 --> 01:28:51,259 [Byron] That was wonderful! 1959 01:28:51,326 --> 01:28:53,928 [Michael] He has become a Rumble match highlight film. 1960 01:28:53,995 --> 01:28:57,098 -[Corey] Oh, trouble in paradise! -[Jerry] No, no, no. What?! 1961 01:28:57,165 --> 01:28:58,866 -[Michael] Bye! -[Jerry] What are you doing?! 1962 01:28:58,933 --> 01:29:02,370 [Michael] And now a pancake hangover for Jinder Mahal. 1963 01:29:02,437 --> 01:29:03,638 [Corey] This is disgusting. 1964 01:29:03,705 --> 01:29:06,474 -[Jerry] You gotta be kidding! -[Byron] Corey, you know what that's like. 1965 01:29:06,541 --> 01:29:07,475 New Day! 1966 01:29:07,542 --> 01:29:08,743 [crowd cheering] 1967 01:29:08,810 --> 01:29:09,944 [Byron laughing] I feel like… 1968 01:29:10,011 --> 01:29:12,180 [Corey] Oh no, but look in the ring! 1969 01:29:12,246 --> 01:29:15,917 Andrade Cien Almas just planted Kofi into the mat. 1970 01:29:15,983 --> 01:29:18,186 [Michael] That's that hammerlock DDT that Almas uses. 1971 01:29:18,252 --> 01:29:21,556 -[Jerry] Throw him out the other side. -[Michael] Now Kofi eliminated by Almas. 1972 01:29:21,622 --> 01:29:25,893 [Michael] And that, guys, an incredible performance so far by the NXT Champion. 1973 01:29:25,960 --> 01:29:28,196 [Corey] That is a very smart move by Almas, 1974 01:29:28,262 --> 01:29:31,165 throwing Kofi to the opposite side of where New Day was. 1975 01:29:31,232 --> 01:29:32,133 [crowd] …one… 1976 01:29:32,633 --> 01:29:33,501 [klaxon sounding] 1977 01:29:33,568 --> 01:29:35,336 [Jerry] Can't believe my pick got pancaked. 1978 01:29:35,403 --> 01:29:37,939 ["The Deletion Anthem" by CFO$ playing] 1979 01:29:38,005 --> 01:29:39,140 [Jerry] Oh, brother. 1980 01:29:40,675 --> 01:29:41,642 [inaudible] 1981 01:29:41,709 --> 01:29:43,711 [Michael] And here comes Matt Hardy. 1982 01:29:44,278 --> 01:29:47,949 He reached his breaking point, and now he's woken, 1983 01:29:48,015 --> 01:29:50,084 for the eighth time in his career in the Rumble match. 1984 01:29:50,151 --> 01:29:52,720 [Jerry] He's not woken, he's nuttier than squirrel poop. 1985 01:29:52,787 --> 01:29:54,188 This guy's out there. 1986 01:29:57,291 --> 01:29:58,659 Get rid of him quick. 1987 01:29:58,726 --> 01:29:59,861 [Corey] Uh-oh. 1988 01:29:59,927 --> 01:30:02,697 [Michael] Guys, Rusev entered number one, Finn Bálor number two, 1989 01:30:02,764 --> 01:30:05,199 both in this match over 30 minutes already. 1990 01:30:05,800 --> 01:30:08,970 And Rusev breaks up the little issue between Hardy and Bray. 1991 01:30:10,405 --> 01:30:11,439 [Jerry] Ooh. 1992 01:30:11,506 --> 01:30:12,373 [Rusev grunting] 1993 01:30:12,440 --> 01:30:15,710 [Jerry] Look at this. Wait a minute. Are my eyes deceiving me? 1994 01:30:15,777 --> 01:30:16,711 [Corey] Wyatt and Hardy… 1995 01:30:16,778 --> 01:30:21,516 [Michael] And Rusev eliminated by Wyatt and Hardy! 1996 01:30:21,582 --> 01:30:24,852 Rusev lasted over 30 minutes in this match. 1997 01:30:24,919 --> 01:30:28,122 [Byron] You expect weirdness when Bray and Matt are out. Case in point. 1998 01:30:28,189 --> 01:30:30,425 -[Corey] Wait a minute. -[Jerry] They're working together! 1999 01:30:30,491 --> 01:30:31,325 They are crazy. 2000 01:30:31,392 --> 01:30:34,962 [Michael] Maybe they just wanna clear the ring out so they can beat each other. 2001 01:30:35,029 --> 01:30:36,197 [Byron] Probably right. 2002 01:30:42,203 --> 01:30:44,705 -[Jerry] Here we go. -[Michael] Now we finally come to blows. 2003 01:30:44,772 --> 01:30:45,773 Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt, 2004 01:30:45,840 --> 01:30:48,676 who met at the 25th anniversary of Raw last week in the Manhattan Center, 2005 01:30:48,743 --> 01:30:49,911 King ringside for that. 2006 01:30:50,411 --> 01:30:51,979 [Jerry] Now all is right with the world. 2007 01:30:52,046 --> 01:30:54,482 [Michael] Both men eliminated each other! 2008 01:30:54,549 --> 01:30:55,850 [crowd cheering] 2009 01:30:55,917 --> 01:30:58,619 [Jerry] Fight each other out to the Liberty Bell for all we care. 2010 01:31:00,688 --> 01:31:04,392 [Michael] And now we wait for entry number 20. 2011 01:31:04,459 --> 01:31:07,328 [crowd] …three, two, one… 2012 01:31:08,229 --> 01:31:09,430 [klaxon sounding] 2013 01:31:10,398 --> 01:31:13,167 ["The Time Is Now" by John Cena & The Trademarc playing] 2014 01:31:13,234 --> 01:31:15,036 [Jerry] Yes! My pick! 2015 01:31:15,536 --> 01:31:19,540 Guys, this is my pick to win the Royal Rumble! I'm so excited! 2016 01:31:19,607 --> 01:31:22,577 [Michael] King, it's a great pick. He's a two-time winner. 2017 01:31:22,643 --> 01:31:23,478 [Jerry] Yes! 2018 01:31:24,612 --> 01:31:27,782 [crowd chanting] John Cena! John Cena! 2019 01:31:27,849 --> 01:31:29,851 I'm… I'm a top-rated guy! 2020 01:31:31,219 --> 01:31:32,086 [Jerry] They love him. 2021 01:31:32,920 --> 01:31:38,025 [crowd chanting] John Cena! John Cena! 2022 01:31:42,964 --> 01:31:47,068 [Michael] John Cena won this match in 2008 and 2013. 2023 01:31:47,134 --> 01:31:48,169 Go to work! 2024 01:31:48,236 --> 01:31:51,339 [Michael] And this is why this is important to John Cena tonight, guys. 2025 01:31:51,405 --> 01:31:54,275 If Cena wins the Royal Rumble Match, 2026 01:31:54,342 --> 01:31:57,111 he would have an opportunity to break Ric Flair's record 2027 01:31:57,178 --> 01:32:00,348 and become a 17-time champion at WrestleMania! 2028 01:32:00,848 --> 01:32:02,783 [Byron] Cena just became target number one. 2029 01:32:02,850 --> 01:32:04,318 [Corey] Looks like an uphill battle 2030 01:32:04,385 --> 01:32:06,821 for John Cena to break any sort of record right now. 2031 01:32:06,888 --> 01:32:09,957 [Michael] And here's Elias, who almost broke Cena's back last week 2032 01:32:10,024 --> 01:32:13,327 when he crashed a guitar over him and then hit him with Drift Away. 2033 01:32:13,394 --> 01:32:15,329 -[Jerry] Oh no. -[Corey] Like he's about to do now. 2034 01:32:15,396 --> 01:32:18,866 -[Jerry] Look at this! Look at this! -[Michael] John Cena gonna make Elias pay! 2035 01:32:18,933 --> 01:32:21,936 -[Jerry] Hey, hey, hey! My pick! -[Michael] Eliminates Elias! 2036 01:32:22,003 --> 01:32:24,338 -[crowd jeering] -[Michael] Payback for Cena. 2037 01:32:24,405 --> 01:32:26,040 [Jerry] John Cena's shining now. 2038 01:32:26,107 --> 01:32:29,410 [Byron] King, you're oh for one on picks, but I like your chances with this one. 2039 01:32:29,477 --> 01:32:30,745 [Jerry] What do you mean? 2040 01:32:30,811 --> 01:32:33,781 [Michael] This is John Cena's eighth Royal Rumble Match in his career, 2041 01:32:33,848 --> 01:32:37,818 as we now await entry number 21. 2042 01:32:37,885 --> 01:32:40,821 [crowd] …three, two, one… 2043 01:32:41,556 --> 01:32:42,890 [klaxon sounding] 2044 01:32:43,591 --> 01:32:45,960 ["Eye of the Hurricane" by Jim Johnston playing] 2045 01:32:46,027 --> 01:32:48,396 -[Jerry gasping] -[Michael] Are you kidding me?! 2046 01:32:48,462 --> 01:32:50,498 -[Corey] What's up with that? -[Byron] Is it really? 2047 01:32:50,565 --> 01:32:52,366 -Oh, there he is! -[Jerry chuckling] 2048 01:32:52,433 --> 01:32:53,734 [crowd cheering loudly] 2049 01:32:53,801 --> 01:32:57,838 [Michael] The Hurricane is back with his superhero persona 2050 01:32:57,905 --> 01:33:03,377 that was a huge hit with the young WWE fans a decade ago. 2051 01:33:03,444 --> 01:33:06,380 [Corey] Looks like Hurricane's been spending some time at Tony Luke's. 2052 01:33:06,447 --> 01:33:09,016 -[Jerry chuckling] -[Michael] Cena can't believe it! 2053 01:33:09,517 --> 01:33:11,452 [crowd cheering] 2054 01:33:14,355 --> 01:33:16,857 [Jerry] Look at this. Like two superheroes meeting. 2055 01:33:18,726 --> 01:33:19,560 Uh-oh. 2056 01:33:19,627 --> 01:33:20,695 [Corey chuckling] 2057 01:33:22,563 --> 01:33:23,664 [crowd cheering] 2058 01:33:23,731 --> 01:33:25,433 -[Byron] No! -[Jerry] What? 2059 01:33:25,967 --> 01:33:27,969 -[Michael] Hurricane-- Oh no! -[Jerry] Oh no! 2060 01:33:28,035 --> 01:33:29,270 [Michael] He may be flying here. 2061 01:33:29,337 --> 01:33:32,607 -[Jerry] Wait a minute. Oh! -[Michael] Cena eliminates The Hurricane. 2062 01:33:32,673 --> 01:33:33,841 [Jerry] What the heck?! 2063 01:33:33,908 --> 01:33:35,276 [crowd jeering] 2064 01:33:35,977 --> 01:33:38,713 [Jerry] The Hurricane just got downgraded to a light drizzle. 2065 01:33:38,779 --> 01:33:39,680 [Corey chuckling] 2066 01:33:40,481 --> 01:33:42,116 -[Michael] Nice seeing you. -[Jerry] Whoa. 2067 01:33:43,084 --> 01:33:44,785 Stepped in the pancakes. Look out. 2068 01:33:44,852 --> 01:33:46,153 [crowd cheering] 2069 01:33:46,220 --> 01:33:47,888 [Michael] Back to The Hurri-Cave. 2070 01:33:47,955 --> 01:33:50,358 [Jerry chuckling] He's still got the pose down pat. 2071 01:33:52,526 --> 01:33:53,361 [crowd cheering] 2072 01:33:53,427 --> 01:33:56,764 [Michael] John Cena now looking to eliminate his third man in this matchup. 2073 01:33:56,831 --> 01:33:58,633 That would be "The Architect," Seth Rollins, 2074 01:33:58,699 --> 01:34:00,701 who's trying to hang on to the top rope. 2075 01:34:01,202 --> 01:34:03,437 [Corey] Bálor and Nakamura battling it out in the corner. 2076 01:34:04,071 --> 01:34:06,974 [Byron] And my pick, Nakamura, still fighting for survival. 2077 01:34:07,041 --> 01:34:10,211 [Michael] King's second pick, John Cena, still in it. Remember, King picked Jinder. 2078 01:34:10,277 --> 01:34:12,179 [Jerry] No, uh, Cena was my real pick. 2079 01:34:12,246 --> 01:34:13,614 [Michael] Mahal did well. 2080 01:34:13,681 --> 01:34:16,817 Mentioned earlier it was his first Rumble, it was actually his second, as… 2081 01:34:16,884 --> 01:34:20,721 ["Bel Canto" by CFO$ playing] 2082 01:34:20,788 --> 01:34:21,922 [Jerry chuckling] 2083 01:34:21,989 --> 01:34:24,825 [Michael] Aiden English enters at number 22. 2084 01:34:24,892 --> 01:34:28,229 A very emotional performance to kickoff the night for Rusev. 2085 01:34:28,295 --> 01:34:29,697 [Corey] It brought a tear to my eye. 2086 01:34:29,764 --> 01:34:32,633 Much like it would if Aiden English won the Royal Rumble Match. 2087 01:34:32,700 --> 01:34:35,136 [Michael] And number 22 is an interesting number, guys, 2088 01:34:35,202 --> 01:34:38,839 because nearly 65% of all Rumble winners 2089 01:34:38,906 --> 01:34:42,043 come from entering at number 22 or later. 2090 01:34:42,109 --> 01:34:44,812 So, a good spot for Aiden English to be in. 2091 01:34:44,879 --> 01:34:46,981 [Byron] So if Aiden English wins the Royal Rumble, 2092 01:34:47,048 --> 01:34:48,916 does that mean Rusev Day is canceled? 2093 01:34:49,417 --> 01:34:52,520 [Corey] Bite your tongue, Saxton! Don't speak of such nonsense! 2094 01:34:52,586 --> 01:34:54,922 -[Byron] Just wondering. -[Corey] Every day is Rusev Day. 2095 01:34:54,989 --> 01:34:57,091 [Michael] And you see Finn Bálor still in this matchup. 2096 01:34:57,158 --> 01:34:58,292 Entered number two, 2097 01:34:58,359 --> 01:35:02,697 and has been in the Royal Rumble Match over 35 minutes already. 2098 01:35:02,763 --> 01:35:04,932 [Jerry] Corey, do you have to work with Byron every week? 2099 01:35:04,999 --> 01:35:06,100 [Corey] Unfortunately. 2100 01:35:06,801 --> 01:35:07,635 [Jerry] Man. 2101 01:35:08,302 --> 01:35:09,870 I used to work with JR, his initials. 2102 01:35:09,937 --> 01:35:12,373 Now you can call him his initials, BS. 2103 01:35:12,440 --> 01:35:14,041 -[Byron] Huh? -[Corey laughing] 2104 01:35:14,108 --> 01:35:16,110 [Michael] "Used to?" You worked with JR last week. 2105 01:35:16,177 --> 01:35:17,845 [Jerry] Well, that's in the past. 2106 01:35:18,446 --> 01:35:19,513 And that was fun. 2107 01:35:19,580 --> 01:35:21,048 [crowd shouting indistinctly] 2108 01:35:21,115 --> 01:35:23,084 [Byron] Shinsuke Nakamura was almost on the verge 2109 01:35:23,150 --> 01:35:24,752 of getting rid of Aiden English. 2110 01:35:25,419 --> 01:35:26,921 My-- Oh! 2111 01:35:26,987 --> 01:35:30,758 [Michael] It's pretty interesting, Cena and Bálor battling over in the far corner. 2112 01:35:31,358 --> 01:35:33,794 And we're awaiting, now, entry number 23. 2113 01:35:33,861 --> 01:35:36,030 [Corey] It is loud here in the Wells Fargo Center. 2114 01:35:36,097 --> 01:35:37,098 [Jerry] Yes, it is. 2115 01:35:37,164 --> 01:35:39,166 [crowd] …two, one… 2116 01:35:39,233 --> 01:35:41,235 -[Jerry] Get up, Cena. -[klaxon sounding] 2117 01:35:42,136 --> 01:35:45,039 ["Undisputed" by CFO$ playing] 2118 01:35:45,106 --> 01:35:46,907 [crowd cheering] 2119 01:35:46,974 --> 01:35:51,145 [Michael] Oh, from the Undisputed Era in NXT. His name is Adam Cole. 2120 01:35:51,212 --> 01:35:53,647 And last night at NXT TakeOver, 2121 01:35:53,714 --> 01:35:59,420 was involved in a hellacious Extreme Rules Match with Aleister Black. 2122 01:35:59,487 --> 01:36:01,589 The reason he is taped up tonight. 2123 01:36:01,655 --> 01:36:06,293 [Corey] Adam Cole made much of his name for himself here in the Philadelphia area, 2124 01:36:06,360 --> 01:36:09,230 and that continued last night with an awesome match. 2125 01:36:09,296 --> 01:36:12,199 Could you imagine straight from NXT TakeOver, 2126 01:36:12,266 --> 01:36:14,301 the next night winning the Royal Rumble Match 2127 01:36:14,368 --> 01:36:15,736 and heading to WrestleMania? 2128 01:36:15,803 --> 01:36:18,272 That would be big, big news, baby. 2129 01:36:18,339 --> 01:36:20,775 [Jerry] Corey, he's gotta be hurting. Look, he's taped up. 2130 01:36:20,841 --> 01:36:22,543 And after that match last night, he can't be 100%. 2131 01:36:22,610 --> 01:36:24,845 [Corey] I didn't say it was likely, I thought it'd be cool. 2132 01:36:24,912 --> 01:36:27,548 [Michael] Guys, what's interesting about this right now, 2133 01:36:27,615 --> 01:36:30,117 two members of the NXT roster now in this match. 2134 01:36:30,184 --> 01:36:31,619 Adam Cole and the NXT Champion-- 2135 01:36:31,685 --> 01:36:32,686 [Byron] Oh no! 2136 01:36:32,753 --> 01:36:36,023 [Michael] Aiden English eliminated by Bálor. 2137 01:36:36,757 --> 01:36:39,059 [Byron] Huh. So much for Rusev Day today. 2138 01:36:39,126 --> 01:36:41,629 [Jerry] Finn Bálor got about ten feet in the air with that kick. 2139 01:36:44,365 --> 01:36:46,967 [Michael] Been an impressive performance so far for the NXT Champion 2140 01:36:47,034 --> 01:36:50,771 Almas entered this match back at number seven. 2141 01:36:51,372 --> 01:36:52,239 [Corey] We see Bálor-- 2142 01:36:52,306 --> 01:36:54,575 [Michael] Over 26 minutes for the NXT Champ. 2143 01:36:54,642 --> 01:36:56,644 [Corey] Bálor and Rollins fighting out in the corner. 2144 01:36:56,710 --> 01:37:00,247 Remember, the match to crown the first-ever Universal Champion 2145 01:37:00,314 --> 01:37:02,116 came down between Rollins and Bálor. 2146 01:37:02,183 --> 01:37:03,017 [Jerry] Oh! 2147 01:37:03,517 --> 01:37:05,519 [Michael] Who's coming in at number 24? 2148 01:37:05,586 --> 01:37:07,221 [Byron] Getting down to the nitty gritty. 2149 01:37:07,288 --> 01:37:08,455 [crowd] …one… 2150 01:37:09,290 --> 01:37:10,724 [klaxon sounding] 2151 01:37:11,325 --> 01:37:13,828 ["Voices feat. Rev Theory" by Jim Johnston playing] 2152 01:37:13,894 --> 01:37:16,363 [Michael] He's a two-time Rumble Match winner. 2153 01:37:16,430 --> 01:37:20,601 Two thousand-nine and then last year, Randy Orton. 2154 01:37:20,668 --> 01:37:24,839 And, guys, who was the last man to win back-to-back Rumbles? 2155 01:37:25,506 --> 01:37:28,576 It was Stone Cold in '97, '98. 2156 01:37:28,642 --> 01:37:31,679 HBK did back-to-back the two years before that. 2157 01:37:31,745 --> 01:37:35,015 [Corey] We had a rattlesnake do it, could we have a viper? Look at Orton. 2158 01:37:35,082 --> 01:37:37,785 [Jerry] And another interesting fact is Stone Cold 2159 01:37:37,852 --> 01:37:40,221 is the only man to win three Royal Rumbles. 2160 01:37:40,287 --> 01:37:41,889 Randy Orton can tie that feat tonight. 2161 01:37:41,956 --> 01:37:44,792 [Michael] Yes, he could. John Cena could tie as well. 2162 01:37:44,858 --> 01:37:46,227 [Jerry] Yeah. My pick, where is he? 2163 01:37:46,293 --> 01:37:48,862 [Michael] Almas still in it. Gonna launch himself. 2164 01:37:48,929 --> 01:37:50,631 -RKO! -[Jerry] Oh my gosh! 2165 01:37:50,698 --> 01:37:53,334 -[Byron] Out of nowhere. -[Jerry] Whoo-hoo! 2166 01:37:53,400 --> 01:37:54,702 [crowd cheering] 2167 01:37:54,768 --> 01:37:56,303 [Jerry] Oh my goodness! 2168 01:37:56,370 --> 01:37:58,539 [Byron] Andrade… goodnight. 2169 01:37:58,606 --> 01:38:03,744 [Michael] And the 13-time World Champion eliminates the NXT Champion. 2170 01:38:03,811 --> 01:38:09,083 But Almas has nothing to be ashamed of. 29 minutes in this match. 2171 01:38:09,149 --> 01:38:11,952 [Jerry] That may have been a record RKO for length. 2172 01:38:12,586 --> 01:38:15,723 [Michael] Hey, Corey, what about Almas? Nearly 30 minutes in the Rumble Match. 2173 01:38:15,789 --> 01:38:19,260 [Corey] Very, very impressive for Andrade Cien Almas. 2174 01:38:19,326 --> 01:38:22,663 Especially coming off of that incredible match last night at NXT TakeOver. 2175 01:38:22,730 --> 01:38:26,734 [Michael] Now Randy Orton and, uh, Seth Rollins set up on top rope. 2176 01:38:26,800 --> 01:38:28,068 Now back to his feet. 2177 01:38:28,135 --> 01:38:29,503 And now over in the far corner, 2178 01:38:29,570 --> 01:38:33,040 Bálor looking to be eliminated perhaps here by Adam Cole. 2179 01:38:33,107 --> 01:38:36,710 [Corey] Adam Cole and Finn Bálor, I'm sure the internet's about to explode right now. 2180 01:38:36,777 --> 01:38:39,613 -[Michael] Here comes number 25. -[klaxon sounding] 2181 01:38:39,680 --> 01:38:41,482 ["Making Moves" by Jim Johnston playing] 2182 01:38:41,548 --> 01:38:43,784 [Michael] Byron, you're happy. Titus Worldwide's here. 2183 01:38:43,851 --> 01:38:45,185 Titus O'Neil. 2184 01:38:45,252 --> 01:38:49,556 [Byron] A fellow Florida Gator alumni, I… I'm down with Titus Worldwide. 2185 01:38:50,357 --> 01:38:52,059 [Michael] He's a lot cooler than you are. 2186 01:38:52,126 --> 01:38:53,360 -[Byron] What? -[Corey chuckling] 2187 01:38:53,427 --> 01:38:54,395 [Jerry] So is everybody. 2188 01:38:54,461 --> 01:38:56,664 [Michael] Titus makes his way into the ring. 2189 01:38:56,730 --> 01:38:59,900 And meanwhile, there's Randy Orton with Finn Bálor up on his shoulders. 2190 01:38:59,967 --> 01:39:01,635 [Byron] Going after your pick, King. 2191 01:39:02,303 --> 01:39:04,405 [Michael] Bálor still on the apron now. 2192 01:39:04,471 --> 01:39:06,340 Meanwhile, Cena and Titus O'Neil, 2193 01:39:06,407 --> 01:39:09,310 and there's Adam Cole in the corner with Shinsuke Nakamura. 2194 01:39:09,977 --> 01:39:13,347 [Jerry] You know, Michael, you talk about impressive performances? 2195 01:39:13,414 --> 01:39:15,816 There's been a lot of 'em over the years and even tonight, 2196 01:39:15,883 --> 01:39:18,452 but the cold-hard fact about the Royal Rumble 2197 01:39:18,519 --> 01:39:20,688 is nobody remembers anybody but the winner. 2198 01:39:21,188 --> 01:39:22,089 [Corey] You're right. 2199 01:39:22,156 --> 01:39:24,491 Randy Orton found himself in jeopardy there for a moment, 2200 01:39:24,558 --> 01:39:25,960 courtesy of Finn Bálor. 2201 01:39:27,594 --> 01:39:30,097 [Jerry] Come on. Come on, Shinsuke. Easy. 2202 01:39:30,597 --> 01:39:33,300 [Michael] Randy Orton's been an eliminating machine in his career, 2203 01:39:33,367 --> 01:39:36,837 eliminating 20 men over the years. 2204 01:39:39,473 --> 01:39:44,178 Titus O'Neil turning his attention to Adam Cole of the Undisputed Era from NXT. 2205 01:39:44,244 --> 01:39:45,646 Lands on the apron. 2206 01:39:45,713 --> 01:39:48,248 Cole, of course, joined by Fish and O'Reilly. 2207 01:39:49,983 --> 01:39:51,719 Oh, and there's Shinsuke Nakamura! 2208 01:39:51,785 --> 01:39:53,087 [Jerry] Take your leg out. 2209 01:39:53,987 --> 01:39:55,289 [Michael] Titus O'Neil is… 2210 01:39:56,523 --> 01:39:59,626 Oh! Echoing through the Wells Fargo Center. 2211 01:39:59,693 --> 01:40:01,895 You saw the big WrestleMania sign in the background. 2212 01:40:01,962 --> 01:40:03,197 That's what this is all about. 2213 01:40:03,263 --> 01:40:07,267 Winner, guaranteed title opportunity at WrestleMania. 2214 01:40:07,334 --> 01:40:09,336 -Here comes number 26. -[crowd] …two, one… 2215 01:40:10,471 --> 01:40:12,473 [klaxon sounding] 2216 01:40:12,539 --> 01:40:15,476 ["I Came to Play feat. Downstait" by Jim Johnston playing] 2217 01:40:15,542 --> 01:40:17,378 [Michael] He's the new Intercontinental Champion 2218 01:40:17,444 --> 01:40:19,446 after beating Roman Reigns this past Monday night 2219 01:40:19,513 --> 01:40:21,882 at the 25th anniversary of Raw. 2220 01:40:21,949 --> 01:40:24,318 [Corey] And he's my pick to win the whole thing. 2221 01:40:24,385 --> 01:40:25,919 [Byron] Now we know what your pick is. 2222 01:40:25,986 --> 01:40:27,388 -At number 26. -[Corey] That's right. 2223 01:40:27,454 --> 01:40:28,689 Flanked by the Miz-tourage, 2224 01:40:28,756 --> 01:40:32,126 the Intercontinental Champion, everything is coming up Miz. 2225 01:40:32,192 --> 01:40:33,727 [Michael] And the thing for Miz is, uh… 2226 01:40:33,794 --> 01:40:36,296 Right away goes to his vintage moves on Seth Rollins. 2227 01:40:36,363 --> 01:40:39,933 The Miz is in his 11th Rumble match tonight. 2228 01:40:40,801 --> 01:40:42,603 Quite the rivalry with John Cena last year. 2229 01:40:42,669 --> 01:40:44,471 -Planting Cena face-first. -[Byron] Man. 2230 01:40:44,538 --> 01:40:45,973 [Jerry] I may want to change my pick. 2231 01:40:46,040 --> 01:40:46,874 [Byron] Again? 2232 01:40:46,940 --> 01:40:50,110 [Michael] Guys, The Miz just tied Goldust and The Undertaker 2233 01:40:50,177 --> 01:40:53,380 for third all-time in Rumble Match appearances. 2234 01:40:53,447 --> 01:40:55,816 [Corey] We could share a pick, King. I mean, it's an A-lister. 2235 01:40:55,883 --> 01:40:57,017 It's the It Kicks! 2236 01:40:57,518 --> 01:40:59,453 -Look at this! -[Jerry chuckling] 2237 01:40:59,520 --> 01:41:01,522 [crowd cheering in-sync with strikes] 2238 01:41:03,323 --> 01:41:04,158 [crowd] Oh! 2239 01:41:04,224 --> 01:41:07,494 [Michael] Made famous by SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan. 2240 01:41:07,561 --> 01:41:08,929 [Jerry] Oh, no! 2241 01:41:09,496 --> 01:41:13,000 [Michael] Uh-oh. Skull crushing finale by The Miz to Cena. 2242 01:41:13,067 --> 01:41:13,901 [Jerry] Man. 2243 01:41:14,868 --> 01:41:16,870 [Michael] And Rollins with a superkick. 2244 01:41:17,905 --> 01:41:21,875 [Jerry] Corey, was that weird seeing that this entire crowd here love The Miz? 2245 01:41:22,376 --> 01:41:24,745 [Corey] Yeah. This place erupted. 2246 01:41:24,812 --> 01:41:27,047 They understand it's… it's about being an A-lister. 2247 01:41:27,114 --> 01:41:28,549 It's about being Hollywood 2248 01:41:28,615 --> 01:41:30,017 [Michael] Miz lands on the apron. 2249 01:41:30,084 --> 01:41:31,919 [Jerry] I don't know if they do understand here. 2250 01:41:31,985 --> 01:41:34,254 I saw this crowd once boo Santa Claus. 2251 01:41:34,321 --> 01:41:36,723 [Michael] We're awaiting now number 27. 2252 01:41:36,790 --> 01:41:39,193 [Corey] I was hoping they were gonna throw batteries at Saxton. 2253 01:41:39,259 --> 01:41:41,762 [Byron] You have an evil mind, you know that? 2254 01:41:41,829 --> 01:41:42,796 [crowd] …one… 2255 01:41:42,863 --> 01:41:43,764 [klaxon sounding] 2256 01:41:43,831 --> 01:41:44,998 [Jerry] Who's next? 2257 01:41:45,065 --> 01:41:46,633 ["Booyaka 619" by P.O.D. playing] 2258 01:41:46,700 --> 01:41:49,069 -[Byron gasping] -[Michael] Oh my God! 2259 01:41:49,770 --> 01:41:51,138 [Jerry] Are you kidding me? 2260 01:41:51,738 --> 01:41:54,274 -[Michael] He's here! -[Byron] We're not kidding you, King. 2261 01:41:54,341 --> 01:41:56,643 -[Jerry] My pick! -[Michael] Rey Mysterio! 2262 01:41:56,710 --> 01:41:57,811 [Jerry] My pick is here! 2263 01:41:57,878 --> 01:41:59,313 -[Byron] Your pick?! -[Jerry] Yes! 2264 01:41:59,379 --> 01:42:03,884 [Michael] Rey Mysterio, the man who won the 2006 Royal Rumble Match! 2265 01:42:03,951 --> 01:42:05,152 [Jerry] Oh, man! 2266 01:42:05,219 --> 01:42:07,988 [Michael] And he set a record for lasting longer than anyone in history 2267 01:42:08,055 --> 01:42:09,590 at 62 minutes. 2268 01:42:09,656 --> 01:42:12,559 [Corey] Mysterio looks to be in unbelievable shape. 2269 01:42:12,626 --> 01:42:13,994 Welcome back, Rey. 2270 01:42:14,061 --> 01:42:15,629 [Jerry] What is he doing here? 2271 01:42:15,696 --> 01:42:17,731 [Byron] Can you imagine the headlines tomorrow 2272 01:42:17,798 --> 01:42:19,600 if Rey Mysterio wins this whole thing? 2273 01:42:19,666 --> 01:42:20,501 [Jerry exclaiming] 2274 01:42:20,567 --> 01:42:23,470 [Michael] The Wells Fargo Center can't believe it. 2275 01:42:23,537 --> 01:42:25,038 Rey Mysterio is here! 2276 01:42:25,105 --> 01:42:25,939 [Jerry] Oh, man! 2277 01:42:26,006 --> 01:42:28,675 [Michael] Adam Cole off the second turnbuckle. 2278 01:42:31,512 --> 01:42:34,515 -And Rey Mysterio… -[announcers] Oh, oh, oh! 2279 01:42:34,581 --> 01:42:36,450 -[Jerry] There he goes! -[Michael] Adam Cole! 2280 01:42:36,517 --> 01:42:38,418 Mysterio still has it! 2281 01:42:42,222 --> 01:42:44,424 -[Jerry] Oh! -[Michael] Down goes Miz! 2282 01:42:44,491 --> 01:42:45,626 [Jerry] This is unbelievable. 2283 01:42:46,293 --> 01:42:47,261 [Michael] Oh, here we go! 2284 01:42:47,327 --> 01:42:49,429 Are we gonna see it? Are we gonna see it? 2285 01:42:51,331 --> 01:42:52,232 Take it, King! 2286 01:42:53,300 --> 01:42:57,070 -[Jerry] 619 from Rey Mysterio! -[Corey chuckling] 2287 01:42:57,137 --> 01:42:57,971 [crowd cheering] 2288 01:42:58,038 --> 01:43:01,108 [Michael] And guys, he entered in the plumb spot, number 27. 2289 01:43:01,174 --> 01:43:05,712 More winners from that number than any slot in Rumble Match History! 2290 01:43:06,213 --> 01:43:09,383 [Corey] I just can't get over the shape that Mysterio is in right now. 2291 01:43:09,449 --> 01:43:11,752 He looks as great as he ever looked any point in his career. 2292 01:43:11,818 --> 01:43:13,220 [Byron] He looks incredible! 2293 01:43:14,588 --> 01:43:18,358 [Michael] I'll never forget that 2006 Rumble that Rey Mysterio won. 2294 01:43:18,425 --> 01:43:23,163 And it's just an incredible, incredible moment as we await number 28. 2295 01:43:23,230 --> 01:43:25,699 [Corey] You might not have to forget, you might get to relive it. 2296 01:43:26,200 --> 01:43:28,368 ["The Truth Reigns" by Jim Johnston playing] 2297 01:43:28,435 --> 01:43:30,270 -[crowd jeering] -[Jerry] Oh, boy. 2298 01:43:30,337 --> 01:43:31,538 [Michael] Here comes… 2299 01:43:32,439 --> 01:43:33,774 The Big Dog. 2300 01:43:38,078 --> 01:43:40,047 [Jerry] Well, he's coming out to his yard. 2301 01:43:40,547 --> 01:43:45,285 [Michael] Guys, remember 2015, right here in Philadelphia, 2302 01:43:45,352 --> 01:43:49,957 the night that Roman Reigns won the Royal Rumble Match. 2303 01:43:50,023 --> 01:43:52,926 And that was really the start, Corey, of the Roman Empire. 2304 01:43:54,294 --> 01:43:56,797 And he goes after Cena. Cena, though, underneath the bottom ropes. 2305 01:43:56,863 --> 01:43:58,532 Still in it, on the apron. 2306 01:43:58,599 --> 01:44:00,300 Roman Reigns wiping everybody out. 2307 01:44:00,367 --> 01:44:03,303 Not in a great mood after losing the Intercontinental Title Monday night. 2308 01:44:03,370 --> 01:44:05,505 -[Jerry] Man! -[Michael] Comes at Shinsuke! 2309 01:44:05,572 --> 01:44:07,474 [Jerry] Roman Reigns throwing bombs out here. 2310 01:44:09,977 --> 01:44:13,080 [Michael] Back in 2014, Roman Reigns-- Oh, there we go. 2311 01:44:13,146 --> 01:44:14,815 …matchup from Monday when The Miz won 2312 01:44:14,881 --> 01:44:17,184 the eighth Intercontinental Championship from Roman. 2313 01:44:17,250 --> 01:44:18,085 [Jerry] Oh, boy. 2314 01:44:19,519 --> 01:44:20,454 [Byron] Oh! 2315 01:44:20,520 --> 01:44:25,592 Remember back in 2014, Roman Reigns eliminated a record 12 men 2316 01:44:25,659 --> 01:44:27,160 in one Rumble Match. 2317 01:44:27,227 --> 01:44:28,095 [crowd jeering] 2318 01:44:28,161 --> 01:44:30,864 [Jerry] Reversal by The Miz, but that didn't last long. 2319 01:44:30,931 --> 01:44:33,066 Big clothesline, Miz back on his back. 2320 01:44:36,370 --> 01:44:37,938 [Michael] Roman Reigns… 2321 01:44:38,639 --> 01:44:41,608 wanting to torture and punish Miz here. 2322 01:44:42,409 --> 01:44:43,477 [Jerry and Byron] Oh! 2323 01:44:44,511 --> 01:44:46,146 [Corey] Oh, watch out, Titus! 2324 01:44:46,213 --> 01:44:48,615 [Michael] Titus O'Neil eliminated by Reigns. 2325 01:44:48,682 --> 01:44:52,452 [Byron] Roman Reigns is a game-changing presence in this match. 2326 01:44:52,519 --> 01:44:55,222 -[Corey] Uh-oh, uh-oh. -[Jerry] No, no, no. Hang on! 2327 01:44:55,289 --> 01:44:57,924 -That's our pick! -[Corey] Oh, The Miztourage! 2328 01:44:58,458 --> 01:45:00,994 [Michael] The Miztourage went, and saving Miz momentarily. 2329 01:45:01,061 --> 01:45:03,263 Superman punch in stereo! 2330 01:45:03,330 --> 01:45:04,197 [Jerry] Ooh. 2331 01:45:06,099 --> 01:45:09,336 [Michael] Seth Rollins right for The Miz now and two members of The Shield… 2332 01:45:09,403 --> 01:45:11,004 Oh, the stomp! 2333 01:45:11,071 --> 01:45:12,539 [Corey] A blackout in Philly! 2334 01:45:12,606 --> 01:45:15,242 [Michael] Face-off between two members of The Shield. 2335 01:45:16,843 --> 01:45:17,844 [inaudible] 2336 01:45:21,982 --> 01:45:23,350 [Jerry] Oh, no. Once again… 2337 01:45:23,417 --> 01:45:25,185 Looks like they're gonna team up. 2338 01:45:27,421 --> 01:45:29,523 Oh, no. Wait, you can't do this to The Miz. 2339 01:45:29,589 --> 01:45:31,591 [Byron] I think they're about to, King. 2340 01:45:31,658 --> 01:45:32,559 Oh, no! 2341 01:45:32,626 --> 01:45:34,227 [Michael] The Miz is eliminated. 2342 01:45:34,294 --> 01:45:36,496 [Corey] King, your pick got eliminated. 2343 01:45:36,563 --> 01:45:37,898 [Jerry] John Cena's my pick. 2344 01:45:37,964 --> 01:45:39,266 No, Rey Mysterio is. 2345 01:45:39,333 --> 01:45:42,502 [Michael] Oh, Roman-- Every man for himself, sends out Seth Rollins. 2346 01:45:42,569 --> 01:45:43,670 [Jerry] Did you see that? 2347 01:45:43,737 --> 01:45:46,440 [Michael] Three eliminations by Roman Reigns. 2348 01:45:46,506 --> 01:45:48,308 [Byron] Every man for themselves. 2349 01:45:48,375 --> 01:45:49,509 Don't forget it, gentlemen. 2350 01:45:49,576 --> 01:45:52,546 [Corey] You can see the understanding smirk on the face of The Architect. 2351 01:45:52,612 --> 01:45:55,248 Rollins knows it was just business, Big Dog. 2352 01:45:55,315 --> 01:45:58,085 -[Michael] He would've done the same. -[Corey] You're absolutely right. 2353 01:45:58,151 --> 01:46:00,554 [Michael] Number 29 on his way. 2354 01:46:01,154 --> 01:46:02,389 [crowd] …one… 2355 01:46:02,456 --> 01:46:04,458 [klaxon sounding] 2356 01:46:04,524 --> 01:46:07,060 ["Gold-Lust" by Jim Johnston playing] 2357 01:46:07,127 --> 01:46:08,295 [Jerry] Goldust?! 2358 01:46:09,463 --> 01:46:12,866 [Michael] Guys, this is really a historic moment for Goldust 2359 01:46:12,933 --> 01:46:14,835 because with this entry tonight, 2360 01:46:14,901 --> 01:46:17,437 he enters the Royal Rumble for the 12th time in his career, 2361 01:46:17,504 --> 01:46:23,210 which now ties him with Shawn Michaels and The Big Show for second all-time. 2362 01:46:23,276 --> 01:46:24,578 Kane is the leader. 2363 01:46:28,515 --> 01:46:29,783 [Jerry] Oh. 2364 01:46:29,850 --> 01:46:32,486 [Michael] Atomic drop from Goldust to Randy Orton. 2365 01:46:32,552 --> 01:46:33,887 You see Finn Bálor in the corner. 2366 01:46:33,954 --> 01:46:35,722 Finn Bálor entered number two in this match, 2367 01:46:35,789 --> 01:46:38,158 and he has been in the Royal Rumble Match over 45 minutes. 2368 01:46:38,225 --> 01:46:39,993 [Jerry] Goldust almost eliminated Randy Orton. 2369 01:46:40,060 --> 01:46:41,528 [Michael] On the apron, 2370 01:46:41,595 --> 01:46:43,463 Randy Orton's gotta get back in the ring. 2371 01:46:43,530 --> 01:46:46,566 [Corey] Goldust can play spoiler in a lot of people's Royal Rumble pools 2372 01:46:46,633 --> 01:46:48,568 by eliminating The Viper right here. 2373 01:46:48,635 --> 01:46:52,239 [Michael] Rey Mysterio's in there, John Cena, Roman Reigns, 2374 01:46:52,305 --> 01:46:55,108 Randy Orton, Nakamura, Goldust, Bálor. 2375 01:46:55,175 --> 01:46:57,644 -An all-star cast. -[Jerry] You're not kidding. 2376 01:46:57,711 --> 01:46:59,746 [Byron] My pick, by the way, Nakamura. 2377 01:47:00,447 --> 01:47:02,749 -[Jerry] He's still there? -[Byron] He's still there. 2378 01:47:03,250 --> 01:47:05,952 [Michael] And Goldust now, a headbutt to Roman Reigns. 2379 01:47:06,019 --> 01:47:07,921 [Byron] It's one of your 500 picks, King. 2380 01:47:09,689 --> 01:47:10,757 [Jerry] Uh-oh. 2381 01:47:11,658 --> 01:47:14,428 [Michael] Went for the AA, there's the inverted atomic drop from Goldust. 2382 01:47:14,494 --> 01:47:17,397 And there's the classic Goldust, down to his knees with the right hand. 2383 01:47:17,464 --> 01:47:19,166 And now we come to number 30. 2384 01:47:19,232 --> 01:47:23,236 The final man to enter the 2018 Royal Rumble Match. 2385 01:47:23,303 --> 01:47:25,172 -Who will it be? -[Byron] I'm nervous. 2386 01:47:26,239 --> 01:47:27,340 [klaxon sounding] 2387 01:47:27,974 --> 01:47:31,578 ["Here To Show The World" by Jim Johnston feat. Downstait playing] 2388 01:47:31,645 --> 01:47:33,647 [crowd cheering loudly] 2389 01:47:36,149 --> 01:47:37,751 [Michael] I thought he retired. 2390 01:47:37,818 --> 01:47:39,820 [Byron] Uh… uh, I thought he was done too. 2391 01:47:39,886 --> 01:47:43,390 [Michael] Dolph Ziggler won the United States Championship, 2392 01:47:43,456 --> 01:47:46,693 relinquished it, and then walked away from SmackDown Live last month 2393 01:47:46,760 --> 01:47:48,128 saying the fans didn't deserve him. 2394 01:47:48,895 --> 01:47:50,964 [Byron] I mean, for all intents and purposes, 2395 01:47:51,031 --> 01:47:54,434 we thought Dolph Ziggler was gone from SmackDown, gone from WWE, 2396 01:47:54,501 --> 01:47:56,269 and apparently not. 2397 01:47:56,870 --> 01:47:58,839 [Michael] Meanwhile, the action continues. 2398 01:47:58,905 --> 01:48:00,974 Dolph Ziggler goes right after John Cena. 2399 01:48:01,875 --> 01:48:02,709 [Dolph yelling] 2400 01:48:02,776 --> 01:48:04,511 [Byron] You talk about unexpected? 2401 01:48:06,847 --> 01:48:09,182 [Jerry] Almost bordering on changing my pick… No, never mind. 2402 01:48:09,249 --> 01:48:11,151 -[Michael] Yeah. -[Jerry] Cena's still my pick. 2403 01:48:11,218 --> 01:48:13,553 [Michael] Looking for The Attitude Adjustment to Dolph. 2404 01:48:13,620 --> 01:48:14,888 [Corey] Dolph abole to block it. 2405 01:48:14,955 --> 01:48:17,157 [Michael] Out of harms way and hits Cena with a superkick. 2406 01:48:17,224 --> 01:48:18,658 [Jerry] Whoa, whoa, whoa. 2407 01:48:18,725 --> 01:48:21,294 -[Michael] Looking to eliminate John Cena. -[Jerry] Hang on, John! 2408 01:48:21,795 --> 01:48:23,730 [Michael] Randy Orton caught Ziggler. 2409 01:48:23,797 --> 01:48:26,099 Kick to Randy Orton, caught The Viper on the chin. 2410 01:48:28,668 --> 01:48:31,304 [Byron] I still can't believe Dolph Ziggler is back. 2411 01:48:31,872 --> 01:48:33,874 And in the Royal Rumble of all places. 2412 01:48:33,940 --> 01:48:36,843 [Michael] There's the powerslam by Goldust. 2413 01:48:36,910 --> 01:48:38,912 [Jerry] Dolph landed on his back hard. 2414 01:48:40,947 --> 01:48:42,949 [Jerry] Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hang in there. 2415 01:48:46,486 --> 01:48:47,320 [Byron] Oh… 2416 01:48:47,387 --> 01:48:49,189 -[Jerry] Oh no. -[Michael] Goldust eliminated. 2417 01:48:49,956 --> 01:48:52,025 Shinsuke Nakamura from behind. 2418 01:48:53,059 --> 01:48:56,062 [Byron] These two, no strangers to each other on SmackDown Live. 2419 01:48:56,129 --> 01:48:57,864 [Michael] Zig-Zag by Ziggler. 2420 01:48:57,931 --> 01:48:59,933 [Jerry] Has Shinsuke been hiding somewhere? 2421 01:49:00,000 --> 01:49:02,435 [Byron] He's been in the ring the entire time, King. 2422 01:49:02,502 --> 01:49:06,206 [Michael] Yeah, he's been very, very impressive here in this matchup. 2423 01:49:10,210 --> 01:49:11,745 Tuning up the band! 2424 01:49:11,811 --> 01:49:14,114 [Byron] I don't like Shinsuke's chances here. 2425 01:49:18,752 --> 01:49:20,453 -[Shinsuke grunting] -[Jerry] Oh, caught. 2426 01:49:20,520 --> 01:49:22,889 -[Michael] Look at this! Dolph Ziggler! -[Corey] Uh-oh. 2427 01:49:22,956 --> 01:49:24,157 [Byron] Oh! 2428 01:49:24,224 --> 01:49:26,059 [Michael] Lands on the apron. 2429 01:49:27,027 --> 01:49:27,861 [Jerry] Ooh. 2430 01:49:28,595 --> 01:49:30,196 -Look out! -[Michael] Bálor caught him! 2431 01:49:30,263 --> 01:49:32,933 Ziggler eliminated by Finn Bálor! 2432 01:49:32,999 --> 01:49:36,169 [Corey] Well, the comeback tour was short-lived for Dolph Ziggler tonight. 2433 01:49:36,670 --> 01:49:39,239 [Jerry] I think Finn Bálor was actually trying to hit Shinsuke. 2434 01:49:39,306 --> 01:49:41,441 [Byron] Well, gentlemen, look what we have here. 2435 01:49:41,508 --> 01:49:43,944 We now know one of these men, 2436 01:49:44,010 --> 01:49:48,214 one of these Superstars will win the Royal Rumble. 2437 01:49:48,281 --> 01:49:52,419 [Michael] Orton, Cena, Mysterio, Reigns, Nakamura, Bálor. 2438 01:49:52,485 --> 01:49:56,489 What an incredible array of talent in the ring right now. 2439 01:49:56,556 --> 01:50:00,260 Some of the all-time greats and some of the great up-and-comers. 2440 01:50:00,327 --> 01:50:02,762 [Byron] Well, the battle lines have been drawn. 2441 01:50:02,829 --> 01:50:03,663 [Jerry] Man. 2442 01:50:03,730 --> 01:50:04,864 [crowd cheering] 2443 01:50:04,931 --> 01:50:06,299 [Jerry] This is a showdown. 2444 01:50:06,800 --> 01:50:08,802 [Corey] Like a clash of generations. 2445 01:50:10,370 --> 01:50:12,639 [inaudible] 2446 01:50:14,174 --> 01:50:16,343 [Michael] And John Cena, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio 2447 01:50:16,409 --> 01:50:18,878 go right after Reigns, Bálor, and Nakamura. 2448 01:50:21,014 --> 01:50:22,549 Six men remain, 2449 01:50:22,616 --> 01:50:25,785 one is going to WrestleMania for a guaranteed title opportunity. 2450 01:50:25,852 --> 01:50:28,088 Mysterio's got Reigns where he wants him. 2451 01:50:28,154 --> 01:50:30,590 -[Jerry] Whoa. -[Corey] AA from Cena. 2452 01:50:30,657 --> 01:50:33,493 -[Byron] Dial it up again. -[Michael] 619 from Mysterio. 2453 01:50:33,560 --> 01:50:35,562 [crowd cheering] 2454 01:50:37,364 --> 01:50:38,531 [Shinsuke grunting] 2455 01:50:38,598 --> 01:50:41,101 [Byron] Nakamura with those lethal strikes. 2456 01:50:41,167 --> 01:50:43,370 -[Jerry] Look at Orton. -[announcers] Oh! 2457 01:50:44,304 --> 01:50:45,939 [Jerry] Cover him! That won't do any good. 2458 01:50:46,006 --> 01:50:47,841 [Michael] They were teammates in SmackDown, weren't they, Byron? 2459 01:50:47,907 --> 01:50:49,442 [Byron] Doesn't matter now. 2460 01:50:49,509 --> 01:50:54,314 It's all about earning a championship opportunity at WrestleMania. 2461 01:50:55,415 --> 01:50:58,818 [Michael] Three Rumble winners standing up tall right now, and Mysterio-- Oh! 2462 01:50:58,885 --> 01:51:00,887 -[Jerry] Nope. That didn't work. -[Michael] …RKO. 2463 01:51:01,621 --> 01:51:03,289 Reigns with a superman punch. 2464 01:51:04,557 --> 01:51:07,761 Roman Reigns eliminating Randy Orton! 2465 01:51:09,562 --> 01:51:10,630 [Jerry] Look at this! 2466 01:51:10,697 --> 01:51:11,665 [Michael] Mysterio! 2467 01:51:11,731 --> 01:51:13,666 [Jerry] Oh! Are you kidding me?! Watch this! 2468 01:51:13,733 --> 01:51:15,735 Double 619! 2469 01:51:15,802 --> 01:51:17,704 [crowd roaring] 2470 01:51:17,771 --> 01:51:19,773 [Jerry] My pick, Rey Mysterio. 2471 01:51:19,839 --> 01:51:22,542 [Michael] And now Mysterio off the top rope again. 2472 01:51:22,609 --> 01:51:25,679 -And now Finn Bálor eliminating Mysterio! -[Jerry] What?! 2473 01:51:25,745 --> 01:51:28,281 [Michael] What a performance tonight by Finn Bálor… 2474 01:51:28,348 --> 01:51:30,483 -…who entered number two. -[Jerry] You gotta be kidding. 2475 01:51:30,550 --> 01:51:32,352 [Michael] Guys, we are down to four. 2476 01:51:32,419 --> 01:51:35,221 Reigns, Cena, Nakamura, Bálor. 2477 01:51:35,922 --> 01:51:39,325 [Corey] What a performance tonight for Rey Mysterio. 2478 01:51:39,392 --> 01:51:43,463 A shocking return, and Bálor spoiling… 2479 01:51:43,530 --> 01:51:46,166 [Michael] You wanna talk about incredible performances? Finn Bálor. 2480 01:51:46,232 --> 01:51:47,067 [Jerry] John Cena. 2481 01:51:47,133 --> 01:51:49,769 [Michael] 52 minutes after entering at number two. 2482 01:51:49,836 --> 01:51:52,138 -[Corey] Wow. -[Michael] 52 minutes! 2483 01:51:52,205 --> 01:51:53,807 [crowd cheering] 2484 01:51:54,474 --> 01:51:56,543 [Jerry] Oh, man. One of these four guys, 2485 01:51:56,609 --> 01:51:59,679 one of these four Superstars are going to WrestleMania. 2486 01:51:59,746 --> 01:52:02,048 You see John looking up at that WrestleMania sign. 2487 01:52:02,649 --> 01:52:05,185 [Byron] This is your proverbial moment of truth. 2488 01:52:05,251 --> 01:52:08,888 One of these men's lives is going to change tonight. 2489 01:52:08,955 --> 01:52:12,225 [Michael] Roman Reigns and John Cena have headlined WrestleMania. 2490 01:52:12,292 --> 01:52:16,563 Finn Bálor, Shinsuke Nakamura looking for their first opportunity to do that. 2491 01:52:16,629 --> 01:52:18,631 [crowd cheering loudly] 2492 01:52:23,937 --> 01:52:27,373 [Jerry] I don't know about you, but the hair on my neck is standing a bit. 2493 01:52:27,440 --> 01:52:28,641 Look at this. 2494 01:52:32,412 --> 01:52:35,315 [Corey] All four of these Superstars surveying the scene. 2495 01:52:39,452 --> 01:52:41,054 [Jerry] Who's gonna blink first? 2496 01:52:41,755 --> 01:52:43,923 [Michael] Pressure cooker here for all four. 2497 01:52:45,692 --> 01:52:50,230 Interesting to see the strategy unfolds at this juncture of the match. 2498 01:52:50,296 --> 01:52:51,798 [crowd chanting indistinctly] 2499 01:52:51,865 --> 01:52:53,800 [Jerry] I don't know if you have any strategy now. 2500 01:52:53,867 --> 01:52:56,102 It's just fight for survival, fight for your life. 2501 01:52:56,169 --> 01:53:00,406 [crowd chanting, clapping rhythmically] Nakamura! Nakamura! 2502 01:53:02,375 --> 01:53:03,843 [chanting continues] 2503 01:53:06,679 --> 01:53:07,847 [inaudible] 2504 01:53:07,914 --> 01:53:09,315 [Michael] Cena on Nakamura. 2505 01:53:09,382 --> 01:53:11,918 And Reigns and Bálor now exchanging blows. 2506 01:53:11,985 --> 01:53:14,020 [wrestlers grunting] 2507 01:53:14,087 --> 01:53:17,557 [Corey] Reigns considerably fresher than Bálor and Nakamura both. 2508 01:53:20,226 --> 01:53:22,362 [Byron] You see that nod from Cena to Roman Reigns? 2509 01:53:22,428 --> 01:53:23,897 [Jerry] Oh, oh. Here we go. 2510 01:53:23,963 --> 01:53:26,499 -[Michael] It's all about WrestleMania. -[Byron] Here we go. 2511 01:53:27,801 --> 01:53:30,103 [Corey] Familiar territory for both of these men. 2512 01:53:30,670 --> 01:53:35,475 The Big Dog and The Franchise both want that WrestleMania moment once again. 2513 01:53:35,542 --> 01:53:38,745 [crowd chanting indistinctly] 2514 01:53:38,812 --> 01:53:43,583 [Michael] And drawing the ire of the WWE fans here in Philadelphia. 2515 01:53:43,650 --> 01:53:46,252 [Corey] All those hostile fans in the sporting world. 2516 01:53:46,319 --> 01:53:48,621 [Michael] Bálor and Nakamura back in the game. 2517 01:53:49,389 --> 01:53:51,991 [Byron] Nakamura and Bálor spoiling the party saying, 2518 01:53:52,058 --> 01:53:55,094 "We want this opportunity just as bad as you do." 2519 01:53:56,863 --> 01:53:58,464 [Jerry] Oh. Now look at these two. 2520 01:53:58,531 --> 01:53:59,999 [Michael] Yeah. Bálor and Nakamura, 2521 01:54:00,066 --> 01:54:05,572 two of the greatest stars in Japan now have come full circle. 2522 01:54:05,638 --> 01:54:08,441 They meet tonight on the grand stage of the Royal Rumble. 2523 01:54:08,508 --> 01:54:12,111 [Corey] Potentially career-defining moment for both of these men right now. 2524 01:54:12,679 --> 01:54:14,914 -[Jerry] Ooh. -[Michael] Bálor with a right. 2525 01:54:14,981 --> 01:54:16,316 [both grunting] 2526 01:54:18,117 --> 01:54:21,321 [Corey] Bálor outstriking The King of Strong Style at the moment. 2527 01:54:21,387 --> 01:54:22,322 [Byron] Not so fast. 2528 01:54:22,388 --> 01:54:24,824 [Corey] This is how Sami Zayn made his exit. 2529 01:54:24,891 --> 01:54:28,361 [Michael] Shinsuke Nakamura looking to eliminate Bálor, who's on the apron. 2530 01:54:28,428 --> 01:54:29,963 [Jerry] No. He's not gone. 2531 01:54:30,029 --> 01:54:32,031 [Byron] Bálor's reeling. He's barely hanging on. 2532 01:54:32,098 --> 01:54:33,700 [Michael] Bálor caught Nakamura, 2533 01:54:33,766 --> 01:54:36,269 but Finn's gotta get back into the ring, and he does. 2534 01:54:36,769 --> 01:54:38,838 -[Jerry] Wow. -[Michael] Down goes Shinsuke Nakamura. 2535 01:54:38,905 --> 01:54:40,907 Finn Bálor looking to pick up momentum. 2536 01:54:40,974 --> 01:54:42,442 Four men remain. 2537 01:54:43,610 --> 01:54:45,678 Nakamura, a knee right to the midsection of Bálor. 2538 01:54:45,745 --> 01:54:48,481 -Caught him right in the back of the neck. -[Jerry] Let me do it. 2539 01:54:48,548 --> 01:54:49,983 [Byron] Bálor's been rocked. 2540 01:54:52,685 --> 01:54:55,088 [Corey] Nakamura cautiously approaching Finn. 2541 01:54:55,788 --> 01:54:58,258 [Jerry] Cautious is right. Don't do anything stupid here. 2542 01:54:58,324 --> 01:54:59,893 [Michael] Nakamura still in it. 2543 01:55:00,760 --> 01:55:01,894 Roll-through by Bálor. 2544 01:55:01,961 --> 01:55:02,795 [crowd gasping] 2545 01:55:02,862 --> 01:55:06,532 [Michael] A basement dropkick right into the face of Shinsuke Nakamura. 2546 01:55:06,599 --> 01:55:09,168 Finn Bálor now at 55 minutes. 2547 01:55:09,235 --> 01:55:13,673 Shinsuke Nakamura nearing 35 minutes in this match. 2548 01:55:13,740 --> 01:55:16,643 Incredible performances by both those men. 2549 01:55:17,343 --> 01:55:19,679 [crowd cheering] 2550 01:55:19,746 --> 01:55:21,314 [Michael] But to King's point, 2551 01:55:21,381 --> 01:55:24,217 you can be in this match as long as you can, but if you don't win-- 2552 01:55:24,284 --> 01:55:25,285 [Jerry] Oh! 2553 01:55:25,785 --> 01:55:27,687 [Corey] No one remembers. 2554 01:55:27,754 --> 01:55:30,156 [Jerry] Cena almost took Shinsuke's head off. 2555 01:55:31,224 --> 01:55:33,226 [Michael] Roman Reigns is hurting. 2556 01:55:33,293 --> 01:55:36,996 Now it's John Cena and Roman Reigns to go face-to-face. 2557 01:55:38,398 --> 01:55:41,901 Cena, in my estimation, the greatest of all time. 2558 01:55:41,968 --> 01:55:42,802 All they want… 2559 01:55:42,869 --> 01:55:46,739 [Michael] Roman Reigns trying to knock him off that ledge. 2560 01:55:46,806 --> 01:55:48,808 [inaudible] 2561 01:55:48,875 --> 01:55:50,643 [crowd chanting] 2562 01:55:52,045 --> 01:55:54,881 [Michael] Reigns with a right. Cena with a right. 2563 01:55:55,448 --> 01:55:56,349 [Jerry] Oh, man. 2564 01:55:56,849 --> 01:55:57,951 [Michael] Oh! 2565 01:56:00,053 --> 01:56:02,021 John Cena shoulder tackle. 2566 01:56:02,522 --> 01:56:03,923 [Byron] King, we've seen this… 2567 01:56:03,990 --> 01:56:06,092 [Michael] Oh, Samoa Drop by Reigns. 2568 01:56:08,494 --> 01:56:10,330 [Jerry] I thought Cena was about to set him up 2569 01:56:10,396 --> 01:56:12,932 for the old Five-Knuckle Shuffle, but it didn't happen. 2570 01:56:13,433 --> 01:56:15,935 [Byron] Roman Reigns has other plans. 2571 01:56:16,002 --> 01:56:17,503 The wheels are turning. 2572 01:56:18,204 --> 01:56:21,074 [Michael] You know, John Cena, at one point in his career, 2573 01:56:21,140 --> 01:56:24,043 the most polarizing figure in WWE. 2574 01:56:24,110 --> 01:56:27,714 Roman Reigns, I believe, has taken that title. 2575 01:56:28,348 --> 01:56:29,482 [Jerry] Oh, boy. 2576 01:56:31,250 --> 01:56:33,453 Roman Reigns is cocked and loaded. 2577 01:56:33,519 --> 01:56:34,687 Look out, John! 2578 01:56:34,754 --> 01:56:38,091 [Michael] Reigns superman punch, John Cena caught him, plants him. 2579 01:56:38,157 --> 01:56:40,093 -Here we go, King!. -[Jerry] Yes, yes! 2580 01:56:44,163 --> 01:56:46,099 You can't see me. 2581 01:56:46,165 --> 01:56:49,001 You're gonna see a bit of this Five-Knuckle Shuffle. [exclaiming] 2582 01:56:49,068 --> 01:56:52,005 -[Michael] Sling Blade by Bálor. -[Jerry] What in the world?! 2583 01:56:53,506 --> 01:56:54,374 [announcers] Oh! 2584 01:56:54,440 --> 01:56:56,309 [Michael] Cena driven into the corner. 2585 01:56:56,376 --> 01:56:59,045 Now Finn Bálor with a Sling Blade to Roman Reigns. 2586 01:56:59,112 --> 01:57:02,014 [Byron] The fact that Finn Bálor is even still on his feet is a miracle 2587 01:57:02,081 --> 01:57:05,418 [Michael] This is a career-making performance for Bálor tonight. 2588 01:57:05,485 --> 01:57:06,452 Sling Blade! 2589 01:57:06,519 --> 01:57:09,288 [Corey] Finn Bálor is rocking and rolling over everything that moves. 2590 01:57:09,355 --> 01:57:12,358 [Jerry] He's not only on his feet, he's on fire. Here he comes again. 2591 01:57:12,425 --> 01:57:14,427 [Michael] Nakamura caught him, now in the center. 2592 01:57:14,494 --> 01:57:15,795 [Byron] Uh-oh. My pick! 2593 01:57:15,862 --> 01:57:16,896 My pick is standing tall! 2594 01:57:16,963 --> 01:57:20,299 [Corey] Nakamura feeling some kind of way. 2595 01:57:20,366 --> 01:57:22,368 -[Jerry] Oh, no! -[Corey] Here we go! 2596 01:57:23,636 --> 01:57:24,670 Oh, no! 2597 01:57:24,737 --> 01:57:26,672 [Michael] Oh, double stomp by Bálor. 2598 01:57:26,739 --> 01:57:27,940 Down goes Shin. 2599 01:57:28,007 --> 01:57:31,744 -[announcers] Whoa. -[Michael] Finn Bálor eliminated by Cena. 2600 01:57:31,811 --> 01:57:32,745 [Jerry] My pick! 2601 01:57:32,812 --> 01:57:34,247 [crowd cheering] 2602 01:57:34,313 --> 01:57:37,817 [Michael] What an incredible performance by Finn Bálor. 2603 01:57:38,518 --> 01:57:44,524 Fifty-seven minutes, 30 seconds after entering at number two. 2604 01:57:44,590 --> 01:57:49,395 But as Cena pointed to the WrestleMania sign as if to say it's about WrestleMania. 2605 01:57:49,462 --> 01:57:51,464 [Jerry] That's what it's all about. You're right. 2606 01:57:51,531 --> 01:57:54,700 [Michael] No hard feelings, no friends, it's about WrestleMania. 2607 01:57:57,637 --> 01:58:00,907 There's a reason Cena's won two Rumble matches in his career. 2608 01:58:01,674 --> 01:58:04,610 [Corey] There's a reason why John Cena may be the greatest of all time. 2609 01:58:04,677 --> 01:58:08,848 Here we see Nakamura setting up for the Kinshasa Knee Strike. 2610 01:58:08,915 --> 01:58:12,218 Bálor counters, but Cena would capitalize 2611 01:58:12,285 --> 01:58:14,854 and eliminate a lot of people's pick to win the thing. 2612 01:58:14,921 --> 01:58:16,656 [Michael] You could see the fatigue in Bálor 2613 01:58:16,722 --> 01:58:18,958 as he made it to his feet off the double stomp. 2614 01:58:19,025 --> 01:58:20,393 [Corey] Understandably so. 2615 01:58:21,260 --> 01:58:24,363 [Jerry] Guys, John Cena didn't have to be in this Royal Rumble tonight. 2616 01:58:24,430 --> 01:58:25,598 I mean, he's out in Hollywood. 2617 01:58:25,665 --> 01:58:28,668 He's Ferdinand the Bull, he's the talking elephant in the commercials. 2618 01:58:28,734 --> 01:58:31,103 But he got in this thing to win it. 2619 01:58:31,170 --> 01:58:33,673 -He wants to headline WrestleMania. -[Corey] This is Cena's passion. 2620 01:58:33,739 --> 01:58:35,708 This is the one thing he loves more than anything. 2621 01:58:35,775 --> 01:58:38,444 [Jerry] I know. Tha's what I'm trying to tell you, BS. 2622 01:58:39,145 --> 01:58:40,012 [Corey] What? 2623 01:58:41,147 --> 01:58:44,050 [Michael] Cena and Roman Reigns now double-teaming Nakamura. 2624 01:58:44,116 --> 01:58:45,852 [Corey] I don't like this at all. 2625 01:58:46,552 --> 01:58:47,553 [Nakamura grunting] 2626 01:58:47,620 --> 01:58:51,524 [Michael] Cena, a free agent, Reigns from Raw, Nakamura from SmackDown. 2627 01:58:52,892 --> 01:58:56,195 Roman Reigns, there's the shoulder tackle by Cena, and another one. 2628 01:58:59,465 --> 01:59:02,435 Cena plants Reigns center of the ring, and perhaps this time… 2629 01:59:02,502 --> 01:59:04,804 [crowd cheering, jeering] 2630 01:59:04,871 --> 01:59:06,372 I will get there. 2631 01:59:06,439 --> 01:59:08,241 [Jerry] All right. Try this one more time. 2632 01:59:08,307 --> 01:59:12,912 You can't see me, but you can feel this Five-Knuckle Shuffle. He got it. 2633 01:59:12,979 --> 01:59:14,614 [Michael] This time connecting to Reigns. 2634 01:59:14,680 --> 01:59:18,084 And now, John Cena with Reigns in position for an AA, 2635 01:59:18,151 --> 01:59:19,352 an Attitude Adjustment. 2636 01:59:19,418 --> 01:59:21,120 Reigns lands on his feet, however… 2637 01:59:21,187 --> 01:59:23,222 There's the superman punch, and Cena could be out. 2638 01:59:24,824 --> 01:59:27,760 [Jerry] I don't know if he hit him square. I don't know if he got all of it. 2639 01:59:29,495 --> 01:59:30,630 Come on, John. Get up. 2640 01:59:34,700 --> 01:59:36,969 [Michael] Roman Reigns moving Nakamura out of the way. 2641 01:59:37,036 --> 01:59:39,038 He was in the lane of a possible… 2642 01:59:40,773 --> 01:59:42,441 [Jerry] You better concentrate on Shinsuke. 2643 01:59:42,508 --> 01:59:46,112 [Corey] Reigns wants as much impact as possible for what he's setting up. 2644 01:59:46,179 --> 01:59:48,214 -[Reigns roaring] -[crowd roaring] 2645 01:59:49,582 --> 01:59:51,717 [Michael] Went for the spear, Cena caught him! 2646 01:59:52,218 --> 01:59:54,020 AA from Cena to Reigns. 2647 01:59:54,086 --> 01:59:56,989 -[Jerry] Watch out, John! [yelling] -[Byron] Shinsuke! 2648 01:59:57,056 --> 01:59:58,257 [Michael] Nakamura! 2649 01:59:59,859 --> 02:00:02,728 -But an elbow to the back of the neck… -[Jerry] Thank goodness. 2650 02:00:02,795 --> 02:00:03,930 …by John Cena. 2651 02:00:03,996 --> 02:00:05,898 And now looking to eliminate Nakamura. 2652 02:00:05,965 --> 02:00:08,701 -[Byron] Come on. Hold on. Hold on. -[Jerry] Get him up. 2653 02:00:08,768 --> 02:00:11,671 [Michael] Been a great run for Nakamura, but caught Cena with a knee. 2654 02:00:12,238 --> 02:00:13,072 [Jerry] Wait. 2655 02:00:13,139 --> 02:00:15,608 [Michael] Now Shinsuke Nakamura with Cena on the apron. 2656 02:00:16,108 --> 02:00:18,945 John Cena's in a terrible situation here. 2657 02:00:19,011 --> 02:00:20,346 [Corey] Blocks the kick. 2658 02:00:20,413 --> 02:00:21,547 [Jerry] Get back in the ring. 2659 02:00:21,614 --> 02:00:23,883 [Michael] Nakamura out of harm's way. 2660 02:00:24,383 --> 02:00:26,385 -John Cena eliminated! -[Jerry] What?! 2661 02:00:26,452 --> 02:00:28,955 -[Byron] Yes! Yes! -[Michael] We are down to two! 2662 02:00:29,021 --> 02:00:30,156 Nakamura… 2663 02:00:30,223 --> 02:00:32,124 [Byron] Come on, Nakamura, take it home! 2664 02:00:32,191 --> 02:00:33,593 [Michael] …and Roman Reigns. 2665 02:00:34,260 --> 02:00:35,628 [Jerry] How did he do that? 2666 02:00:35,695 --> 02:00:36,862 [crowd cheering] 2667 02:00:36,929 --> 02:00:39,031 [Byron] That's why he's my pick, King. 2668 02:00:41,367 --> 02:00:46,038 [Michael] What an incredible scene we've developed here in Philadelphia. 2669 02:00:46,706 --> 02:00:50,309 After the elimination of John Cena, two men remain. 2670 02:00:50,910 --> 02:00:54,680 From Monday Night Raw, "The Big Dog," Roman Reigns. 2671 02:00:54,747 --> 02:00:57,883 From SmackDown Live, Shinsuke Nakamura, 2672 02:00:57,950 --> 02:01:01,921 who has lasted in this Rumble match for over 40 minutes. 2673 02:01:02,421 --> 02:01:04,223 [Jerry] It's your man, Byron. 2674 02:01:04,290 --> 02:01:07,426 [Byron] There's a reason why Shinsuke Nakamura was highly recruited, 2675 02:01:07,493 --> 02:01:10,096 highly praised when it came to WWE, 2676 02:01:10,162 --> 02:01:12,565 because he was expected to do something special, 2677 02:01:12,632 --> 02:01:14,834 and that special moment could be upon us. 2678 02:01:14,900 --> 02:01:18,571 [Jerry] Let's see what's gonna happen when your pick goes against my pick. 2679 02:01:19,272 --> 02:01:20,339 Come on, Roman! 2680 02:01:20,406 --> 02:01:23,709 [Michael] Shinsuke face-to-face with The Big Dog. 2681 02:01:27,213 --> 02:01:28,648 -Come on! -[crowd roaring] 2682 02:01:28,714 --> 02:01:29,649 [Byron] Yeah. 2683 02:01:29,715 --> 02:01:32,852 I love it. I love the moxie. I love the fight in Shinsuke Nakamura. 2684 02:01:32,918 --> 02:01:35,955 [Michael] But you're not gonna psych-out Roman Reigns that way. You know it. 2685 02:01:36,022 --> 02:01:38,157 And look at Reigns and Shin exchanging blows 2686 02:01:38,224 --> 02:01:40,760 center of the ring tonight in Philadelphia. 2687 02:01:40,826 --> 02:01:44,030 [Corey] You don't wanna stand and strike with The King of Strong Style, 2688 02:01:44,096 --> 02:01:46,299 as Roman's finding out right now. 2689 02:01:46,365 --> 02:01:49,168 There's the quickness of Nakamura, but he ran into a superman punch. 2690 02:01:49,235 --> 02:01:52,004 A superman punch that may end the dream. 2691 02:01:54,407 --> 02:01:57,009 [Jerry] Everybody knows nothing's stronger than Superman. 2692 02:01:57,076 --> 02:02:00,012 You get hit with one of those, you're done for the night. 2693 02:02:00,079 --> 02:02:01,647 [Byron] Shake it off, Shinsuke. 2694 02:02:01,714 --> 02:02:04,216 [Michael] Reigns won here in Philly. Can he do it again tonight? 2695 02:02:04,283 --> 02:02:06,218 Nakamura lands on the apron. 2696 02:02:06,285 --> 02:02:07,286 Reigns thinks he won. 2697 02:02:07,353 --> 02:02:09,555 I think Reigns thinks he just eliminated Nakamura. 2698 02:02:09,622 --> 02:02:13,626 [Corey] Roman knows. Roman well aware that there's still more work to be done. 2699 02:02:13,693 --> 02:02:15,294 [Jerry] One more little dog in your yard. 2700 02:02:15,361 --> 02:02:17,530 [Michael] Uh-oh. Kick caught Reigns on the jaw. 2701 02:02:17,596 --> 02:02:18,864 Reigns stunned by Nakamura. 2702 02:02:18,931 --> 02:02:20,666 Nakamura's gotta get back in the ring. 2703 02:02:20,733 --> 02:02:22,268 Perilous situation here. 2704 02:02:22,335 --> 02:02:24,270 -[Byron] Shinsuke, what are you… -[Corey] Nakamura… 2705 02:02:24,337 --> 02:02:27,339 -Look it-- No way. Hanging triangle. -[Michael] Oh my God. 2706 02:02:27,406 --> 02:02:30,142 -[Corey] This is terribly dangerous. -[Byron] I don't know about this. 2707 02:02:30,209 --> 02:02:31,911 [Michael] Nakamura's over the top rope. 2708 02:02:31,977 --> 02:02:35,047 He can be eliminated here if Roman Reigns can break this hold. 2709 02:02:35,114 --> 02:02:37,149 [Jerry] Slip your head out, he'll fall to the floor. 2710 02:02:37,216 --> 02:02:38,951 [Michael] The triangle locked in! 2711 02:02:39,018 --> 02:02:40,586 Roman Reigns, the power now. 2712 02:02:40,653 --> 02:02:43,556 Couldn't break it now trying to just bring Shinsuke back in the ring 2713 02:02:43,622 --> 02:02:45,191 to somehow break this hold. 2714 02:02:45,257 --> 02:02:46,459 [Jerry] He's out of it. 2715 02:02:46,525 --> 02:02:48,961 [Byron] Shinsuke's strategy coming back to haunt him. 2716 02:02:49,028 --> 02:02:50,529 [Michael] Powerbomb by Reigns. 2717 02:02:51,664 --> 02:02:52,865 Both men are down. 2718 02:02:54,834 --> 02:02:56,702 These are the final two. 2719 02:02:56,769 --> 02:02:59,138 One of these men are going to WrestleMania 2720 02:02:59,205 --> 02:03:02,274 to battle for the championship of their choice. 2721 02:03:02,341 --> 02:03:04,510 [Jerry] Yeah. What a Royal Rumble this has been. 2722 02:03:04,577 --> 02:03:06,145 [crowd cheering] 2723 02:03:09,715 --> 02:03:11,350 [Jerry] Who's got the most left? 2724 02:03:11,417 --> 02:03:15,187 [crowd chanting, clapping rhythmically] Nakamura! Nakamura! 2725 02:03:15,254 --> 02:03:18,491 [Corey] At this point, I'm kinda shocked that either man has anything left. 2726 02:03:18,557 --> 02:03:19,392 [Jerry] No kidding. 2727 02:03:19,925 --> 02:03:22,661 [Byron] How bad do you want it? 2728 02:03:24,430 --> 02:03:27,633 [Jerry] You see that WrestleMania sign looming in the background. 2729 02:03:28,801 --> 02:03:31,237 Look up at it, Roman. Think about it. 2730 02:03:31,737 --> 02:03:37,243 [Michael] Roman Reigns taking his time stalking Shinsuke Nakamura. 2731 02:03:37,309 --> 02:03:39,645 [Byron] Shinsuke, realize where you're at, man. 2732 02:03:39,712 --> 02:03:41,580 Look what you have coming for you. 2733 02:03:42,081 --> 02:03:44,083 -[Roman roaring] -[crowd roaring] 2734 02:03:46,051 --> 02:03:49,722 [Michael] Went for the spear! Shin caught him! Caught him with a knee! 2735 02:03:49,789 --> 02:03:51,957 [Byron] Shinsuke might have been playing possum. 2736 02:03:52,024 --> 02:03:53,359 [Michael] Reigns again got caught. 2737 02:03:53,425 --> 02:03:56,695 Nakamura second rope, knee to the side of the face! 2738 02:03:56,762 --> 02:03:58,798 [Byron] Shinsuke Nakamura has new life! 2739 02:03:58,864 --> 02:04:00,533 [Jerry] This isn't looking good for Reigns. 2740 02:04:00,599 --> 02:04:02,535 [Corey] Nakamura, here we go! 2741 02:04:03,369 --> 02:04:05,538 To head to WrestleMania! 2742 02:04:05,604 --> 02:04:08,040 [Jerry] You gotta be kidding me! Oh my gosh! 2743 02:04:08,107 --> 02:04:09,642 -[Michael] Spear by Reigns! -[Byron] No! 2744 02:04:10,409 --> 02:04:12,511 [Jerry] That was a game-saver right there. 2745 02:04:14,447 --> 02:04:15,815 [Corey] Could've been a game-ender. 2746 02:04:15,881 --> 02:04:20,586 if Roman can somehow get Nakamura's carcass over the top rope, 2747 02:04:20,653 --> 02:04:21,821 this thing's done! 2748 02:04:21,887 --> 02:04:22,788 [commentators] Boom! 2749 02:04:23,289 --> 02:04:24,123 [Jerry] Man, oh man. 2750 02:04:24,190 --> 02:04:25,991 [Byron] I thought for sure Shinsuke had him. 2751 02:04:26,559 --> 02:04:30,029 [Corey] That took all of the momentum right out of Shinsuke Nakamura. 2752 02:04:30,095 --> 02:04:33,365 [Byron] And how much did it take out of Roman Reigns to deliver that spear? 2753 02:04:34,600 --> 02:04:37,269 [Jerry] If all he had to do was cover him, this match could be over. 2754 02:04:37,336 --> 02:04:39,538 But you gotta get him out. Get him over that top rope. 2755 02:04:39,605 --> 02:04:41,874 [Michael] Reigns keeps looking at the WrestleMania sign. 2756 02:04:41,941 --> 02:04:44,710 He knows what it's like to win this match. He did it years ago. 2757 02:04:44,777 --> 02:04:48,047 He wants to get back to the dance, to battle for the championship. 2758 02:04:48,113 --> 02:04:49,682 [Jerry] That's what it's all about. 2759 02:04:49,748 --> 02:04:51,550 That's your inspiration here, Roman. 2760 02:04:52,051 --> 02:04:53,085 [Jerry grunting] 2761 02:04:53,152 --> 02:04:55,421 [Michael] Roman Reigns with Shinsuke on his shoulder, 2762 02:04:55,487 --> 02:04:58,591 looking to eliminate Shinsuke Nakamura who is now hanging on. 2763 02:04:58,657 --> 02:05:00,426 Shin's trying to hang on, now. 2764 02:05:01,260 --> 02:05:03,128 [Byron] Hold on like your life depends on it! 2765 02:05:03,195 --> 02:05:05,130 [Jerry] Get him over there. Push! 2766 02:05:05,197 --> 02:05:08,534 [Michael] Roman Reigns trying to power Shinsuke over the top. 2767 02:05:09,235 --> 02:05:10,102 Reigns… 2768 02:05:10,870 --> 02:05:11,704 [announcers] Oh! 2769 02:05:11,770 --> 02:05:13,772 [Michael] Shinsuke caught him right in the face. 2770 02:05:13,839 --> 02:05:14,907 [Jerry] Oh no. 2771 02:05:15,641 --> 02:05:17,376 -No, Roman. -[Michael] And now Shinsuke… 2772 02:05:17,443 --> 02:05:18,611 [Jerry] Wait, wait. 2773 02:05:18,677 --> 02:05:20,179 [crowd roaring] 2774 02:05:20,246 --> 02:05:24,083 [Michael] Shinsuke Nakamura is going to WrestleMania! 2775 02:05:24,149 --> 02:05:25,985 [Byron] I called it! I called it! 2776 02:05:26,051 --> 02:05:29,989 [announcer] Here is your winner of the Royal Rumble Match… 2777 02:05:30,489 --> 02:05:34,927 -…Shinsuke Nakamura! -["The Rising Sun" playing] 2778 02:05:34,994 --> 02:05:39,131 [Michael] Guys, Shinsuke Nakamura lasted almost 45 minutes in this match 2779 02:05:39,198 --> 02:05:44,103 to pick up the victory in his Royal Rumble Match debut tonight. 2780 02:05:44,169 --> 02:05:46,205 [Corey] As much as Nakamura has accomplished 2781 02:05:46,272 --> 02:05:48,941 in his storied career around the world, 2782 02:05:49,008 --> 02:05:52,144 there is nobody that gets in this industry 2783 02:05:52,211 --> 02:05:56,148 that doesn't dream of doing it at WrestleMania. 2784 02:05:56,215 --> 02:05:59,818 Congratulations to The King of Strong Style 2785 02:05:59,885 --> 02:06:05,624 [Byron] Two years ago to the month Nakamura signed his WWE contract, 2786 02:06:05,691 --> 02:06:11,063 and now Shinsuke Nakamura is heading to WrestleMania. 2787 02:06:11,630 --> 02:06:12,698 [Jerry] Unbelievable. 2788 02:06:12,765 --> 02:06:14,433 [Michael] And the celebration begins. 2789 02:06:17,937 --> 02:06:20,873 [Corey] Nakamura would be looking for the Kinshasa, 2790 02:06:20,940 --> 02:06:23,742 and Reigns nails a massive spear. 2791 02:06:23,809 --> 02:06:25,811 [Jerry] I thought it was over for sure right then. 2792 02:06:25,878 --> 02:06:28,347 [Corey] Everybody did, including Roman. 2793 02:06:28,414 --> 02:06:33,752 But here you see Nakamura delivering the knee right on the jaw of Reigns, 2794 02:06:33,819 --> 02:06:36,422 and The Big Dog staggered to his feet… 2795 02:06:36,488 --> 02:06:37,856 [Jerry] Yeah. That was his mistake. 2796 02:06:37,923 --> 02:06:42,828 [Corey] …before the artist delivered the final elimination 2797 02:06:42,895 --> 02:06:46,231 of 2018's Royal Rumble Match. 2798 02:06:46,298 --> 02:06:48,334 [Byron] That is a moment that will be entrenched 2799 02:06:48,400 --> 02:06:51,870 in the mind of Shinsuke Nakamura forever. 2800 02:06:53,172 --> 02:06:59,478 Wow. Congratulations, Shinsuke Nakamura, the winner of the Royal Rumble Match. 2801 02:06:59,545 --> 02:07:01,547 [crowd roaring] 2802 02:07:03,949 --> 02:07:08,487 So Shinsuke, you've now won the right to face the champion of your choosing. 2803 02:07:08,554 --> 02:07:10,422 So, have you made a decision? 2804 02:07:10,489 --> 02:07:13,359 [crowd chanting indistinctly] 2805 02:07:31,477 --> 02:07:37,616 AJ Styles! 2806 02:07:37,683 --> 02:07:39,118 [Corey] Yes! [chuckling] 2807 02:07:39,184 --> 02:07:41,186 [Michael] Corey, it is gonna happen. 2808 02:07:41,253 --> 02:07:46,025 The match that the WWE universe has wanted is gonna happen. 2809 02:07:46,091 --> 02:07:49,928 [Corey] I could not be more excited for WrestleMania. 2810 02:07:49,995 --> 02:07:52,064 Get me to New Orleans already. 2811 02:07:52,131 --> 02:07:56,969 Nakamura and Styles for the WWE Championship. 2812 02:07:57,036 --> 02:07:58,871 Unbelievable. 2813 02:07:58,937 --> 02:08:04,343 [Byron] The dream match, ladies and gentlemen, is going to come true. 2814 02:08:04,410 --> 02:08:07,946 [Michael] Forty-four minutes, forty seconds. 2815 02:08:08,013 --> 02:08:12,418 The exact time that Shinsuke Nakamura lasted in the Royal Rumble. 2816 02:08:12,484 --> 02:08:17,856 And yes indeed, Shin, you're going to WrestleMania. 2817 02:08:25,798 --> 02:08:27,800 [Jerry] Guys, what a Royal Rumble. 2818 02:08:28,734 --> 02:08:29,902 Amazing. 2819 02:08:32,404 --> 02:08:33,572 I can't believe that Byron, 2820 02:08:33,639 --> 02:08:36,842 the guy who thinks Dun & Bradstreet is an intersection picked the winner. 2821 02:08:36,909 --> 02:08:38,911 [Byron] Hey. You should give me more credit, King. 2822 02:08:41,847 --> 02:08:42,714 [Jerry] Wow. 2823 02:08:49,088 --> 02:08:50,155 [music fades] 2824 02:08:51,423 --> 02:08:53,759 [Michael] Ladies and gentlemen, just announced this past week 2825 02:08:53,826 --> 02:08:59,364 the 32nd Annual Royal Rumble comes next January to Arizona. 2826 02:08:59,431 --> 02:09:02,835 Congratulations, Phoenix Chase Field, home of the Diamondbacks, 2827 02:09:02,901 --> 02:09:06,805 now the home of the Royal Rumble. 2828 02:09:06,872 --> 02:09:08,874 ["King is Born" playing] 2829 02:09:12,911 --> 02:09:17,216 -Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. -Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. 2830 02:09:17,282 --> 02:09:18,684 Oh! So good! 2831 02:09:18,750 --> 02:09:20,018 Nakamua, I'm loving it. 2832 02:09:20,085 --> 02:09:21,153 Yeah. Absolutely. 2833 02:09:21,220 --> 02:09:22,387 Uh, I mean… 2834 02:09:22,888 --> 02:09:25,491 Okay. Guys, guys, okay. I get it, I get it. 2835 02:09:25,557 --> 02:09:26,892 Congratulations. 2836 02:09:26,959 --> 02:09:29,528 -Oh, you mean… Did you just see that? -Yeah, we saw. 2837 02:09:29,595 --> 02:09:33,065 SmackDown's own Shinsuke Nakamura wins the Royal Rumble, 2838 02:09:33,132 --> 02:09:35,134 and is going on to WrestleMania to face AJ Styles. 2839 02:09:35,200 --> 02:09:36,268 -AJ Styles, yes. -Yes. 2840 02:09:36,335 --> 02:09:39,004 -Congratulations, congratulations. -Thank you. 2841 02:09:39,071 --> 02:09:39,972 Rough night, Kurt. 2842 02:09:40,038 --> 02:09:43,976 SmackDown Superstar goes on, wins the men's Rumble Match. 2843 02:09:44,042 --> 02:09:45,210 Oh, I'm so sorry. 2844 02:09:45,277 --> 02:09:46,945 Listen, there's no shame in that. 2845 02:09:47,012 --> 02:09:48,881 My hat's off to Nakamura. 2846 02:09:48,947 --> 02:09:51,950 But there's plenty for Raw for tonight, what Raw's going to do, 2847 02:09:52,017 --> 02:09:54,019 like the Universal Championship Match. 2848 02:09:54,086 --> 02:09:55,154 That's gonna be incredible. 2849 02:09:55,220 --> 02:10:00,993 It is gonna be incredible, as is the first-ever Women's Royal Rumble Match. 2850 02:10:01,059 --> 02:10:01,994 This is true. 2851 02:10:02,060 --> 02:10:03,428 I mean, there's no doubt 2852 02:10:03,495 --> 02:10:08,200 that one of our incredible Raw Superstars is gonna win the Women's Royal Rumble. 2853 02:10:08,267 --> 02:10:09,568 We'll just see about that, right? 2854 02:10:09,635 --> 02:10:11,336 But you know what? 2855 02:10:11,403 --> 02:10:14,139 I just have to say, either way, honestly, guys, 2856 02:10:14,206 --> 02:10:15,841 this is about making history tonight. 2857 02:10:15,908 --> 02:10:21,280 And I think either way we're all gonna be very pleasantly surprised. 2858 02:10:22,147 --> 02:10:23,081 [Shane] Hmm. 2859 02:10:23,148 --> 02:10:24,983 -Can I say it now? -You can say it now, yes. 2860 02:10:25,050 --> 02:10:27,386 Oh, it's true. It's damn true. 2861 02:10:28,687 --> 02:10:30,622 It's true, it's SmackDown. Let's do it. 2862 02:10:30,689 --> 02:10:35,294 [Michael] I can't wait to see what's in store for us tonight with 17,629. 2863 02:10:35,360 --> 02:10:37,596 Sold out tonight at the Wells Fargo Center at Philadelphia. 2864 02:10:37,663 --> 02:10:42,501 A wonderful city and a wonderful home to WWE over the years. 2865 02:10:42,568 --> 02:10:45,337 But this year the Wells Fargo Center was the home 2866 02:10:45,404 --> 02:10:49,775 to the first-ever KFC Colonel Rumble. 2867 02:10:50,576 --> 02:10:51,510 [music fades] 2868 02:10:52,411 --> 02:10:53,545 [inspirational music playing] 2869 02:10:53,612 --> 02:10:56,782 [man] Many have battled for the title. 2870 02:10:57,716 --> 02:11:01,453 You know, I came to this event to be entertained. 2871 02:11:01,520 --> 02:11:04,056 [man] But only one can be crowned. 2872 02:11:04,122 --> 02:11:06,358 Finger lickin' good! 2873 02:11:06,425 --> 02:11:11,396 [man] Who will be the next WWE KFC Colonel? 2874 02:11:11,463 --> 02:11:12,297 [bell ringing] 2875 02:11:12,364 --> 02:11:16,668 [announger] Welcome to the KFC Colonel Rumble. 2876 02:11:16,735 --> 02:11:20,138 [Michael] Miz will start things off, Rusev already in the ring. 2877 02:11:20,205 --> 02:11:22,641 [Corey] Miz could be the first-ever A-list Colonel, 2878 02:11:22,708 --> 02:11:24,476 or will every day be Rusev Day? 2879 02:11:24,543 --> 02:11:26,345 [Michael] Titus Worldwide! 2880 02:11:26,411 --> 02:11:28,046 [rock music playing] 2881 02:11:28,113 --> 02:11:31,116 [Corey] Slater better toughen up quick if he wants to be the next Colonel. 2882 02:11:31,683 --> 02:11:33,785 [Michael] Mojo Rawley heading to the ring. 2883 02:11:36,054 --> 02:11:38,056 Mojo eliminated! 2884 02:11:38,123 --> 02:11:38,957 [Corey] See ya! 2885 02:11:39,024 --> 02:11:40,826 [Michael] Titus, good night. 2886 02:11:41,326 --> 02:11:42,894 [Corey] Adios, Slater. 2887 02:11:42,961 --> 02:11:44,596 [Michael] Who's gonna be the next Colonel? 2888 02:11:45,197 --> 02:11:46,632 Here comes Fandango. 2889 02:11:46,698 --> 02:11:48,433 [Corey] And Tyler Breeze. 2890 02:11:48,500 --> 02:11:51,670 Breezango working together beautifully. 2891 02:11:51,737 --> 02:11:52,638 [Michael] Oh no! 2892 02:11:52,704 --> 02:11:54,072 [Corey] But there can be only one Colonel. 2893 02:11:54,139 --> 02:11:55,874 [Michael] Every man for himself! 2894 02:11:55,941 --> 02:11:56,775 [klaxon sounding] 2895 02:11:56,842 --> 02:11:58,210 [Michael] Goldust! 2896 02:11:58,277 --> 02:12:00,679 [Corey] This is the most bizarre Colonel I've ever seen. 2897 02:12:01,647 --> 02:12:04,316 [Michael] Well, he's eliminated. So is Breeze! 2898 02:12:05,150 --> 02:12:07,552 It's down to Rusev and Miz. 2899 02:12:08,053 --> 02:12:10,222 The opportunity of a lifetime! 2900 02:12:10,289 --> 02:12:12,157 Who's gonna be the next Colonel? 2901 02:12:12,224 --> 02:12:13,091 [crowd cheering] 2902 02:12:13,158 --> 02:12:14,459 [klaxon sounding] 2903 02:12:15,093 --> 02:12:16,161 [Ric] Woo! 2904 02:12:16,228 --> 02:12:17,629 [Corey] Could it be? 2905 02:12:17,696 --> 02:12:20,933 [Michael] The Nature Boy, Ric Flair! 2906 02:12:20,999 --> 02:12:23,702 The two-time Hall of Famer! 2907 02:12:23,769 --> 02:12:25,904 [Corey] Could Nature Boy become the next Colonel? 2908 02:12:25,971 --> 02:12:27,940 -Woo! Woo! -[dramatic music playing] 2909 02:12:28,006 --> 02:12:29,841 [Michael] And now Rusev and Miz going at it. 2910 02:12:29,908 --> 02:12:31,643 And Miz trying to eliminate Rusev. 2911 02:12:31,710 --> 02:12:33,378 [Corey] Wait a minute! From behind! 2912 02:12:33,445 --> 02:12:35,380 [Michael] Rusev eliminated, Miz eliminated! 2913 02:12:35,447 --> 02:12:37,249 -The Nature Boy does it! -[bell ringing] 2914 02:12:37,316 --> 02:12:38,216 [crowd cheering] 2915 02:12:38,283 --> 02:12:42,354 [announcer] Here is your winner, Colonel Ric Flair! 2916 02:12:43,221 --> 02:12:49,027 [Ric] KFC, it's finger lickin' woo! 2917 02:12:50,963 --> 02:12:51,797 [music fades] 2918 02:12:53,165 --> 02:12:55,634 Back here at ringside, we're joined by Hall-of-Famer Booker T. 2919 02:12:55,701 --> 02:12:57,903 Booker, everything Ric Flair's accomplished in his career, 2920 02:12:57,969 --> 02:13:00,105 but now he is Colonel Ric Flair. 2921 02:13:00,172 --> 02:13:02,808 There's nobody better than The Nature Boy. 2922 02:13:02,874 --> 02:13:03,909 That was so much fun. 2923 02:13:03,976 --> 02:13:06,778 Limousine ridin', jet flyin, chicken eatin' son of a gun, I guess. 2924 02:13:06,845 --> 02:13:09,548 They talked a lot about that on social media a little bit earlier on, 2925 02:13:09,614 --> 02:13:12,651 but the Superstars have been all over social media all night long, 2926 02:13:12,718 --> 02:13:14,820 including WWE Champion AJ Styles, 2927 02:13:14,886 --> 02:13:16,488 who won a 2-on-1 Handicap Match earlier. 2928 02:13:16,555 --> 02:13:18,490 [Corey] "They wanted the match. They got the match. 2929 02:13:18,557 --> 02:13:21,093 But they were never going to get my title." 2930 02:13:21,159 --> 02:13:24,396 Looking forward to WrestleMania is The Phenomenal One. 2931 02:13:24,463 --> 02:13:27,165 [Michael] And also very active on social media as well, 2932 02:13:27,232 --> 02:13:30,202 the SmackDown Tag Team Champions, The Usos, 2933 02:13:30,268 --> 02:13:32,204 who knocked off Gable and Benjamin. 2934 02:13:33,105 --> 02:13:34,706 Jimmy and Jey, uh, 2935 02:13:34,773 --> 02:13:37,843 "Any team on any day. Only one team that matters." 2936 02:13:38,710 --> 02:13:43,448 Speaking of Tag Team Titles, now set to have the Raw Tag Team Titles defended. 2937 02:13:43,515 --> 02:13:46,418 ["The Second Coming (Burn It Down)" playing] 2938 02:13:46,485 --> 02:13:48,487 [crowd cheering] 2939 02:13:53,492 --> 02:13:56,194 -♪ Burn it down! ♪ -[crowd] ♪ Burn it down! ♪ 2940 02:13:59,498 --> 02:14:00,499 [bell ringing] 2941 02:14:00,565 --> 02:14:03,535 [JoJo] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 2942 02:14:03,602 --> 02:14:08,774 And it is for the Raw Tag Team Championship. 2943 02:14:08,840 --> 02:14:13,512 Introducing first, he is one half of the Raw Tag Team Champions, 2944 02:14:13,578 --> 02:14:16,448 Seth Rollins. 2945 02:14:16,515 --> 02:14:19,217 [Michael] Seth Rollins along with The Bar, Cesaro and Sheamus, 2946 02:14:19,284 --> 02:14:21,420 who were involved in the Royal Rumble Match 2947 02:14:21,486 --> 02:14:23,088 just a few moments ago. 2948 02:14:23,688 --> 02:14:26,758 And we're gonna show you some action between Seth Rollins 2949 02:14:26,825 --> 02:14:28,994 and Cesaro in this match. 2950 02:14:29,061 --> 02:14:30,529 Rollins was looking great for a while. 2951 02:14:30,595 --> 02:14:34,332 [Corey] Rollins was firing on all cylinders, but Cesaro did his best 2952 02:14:34,399 --> 02:14:37,102 to bring The Architect's momentum to a screeching halt. 2953 02:14:38,103 --> 02:14:41,807 [Michael] And as it looked like Cesaro was going to eliminate Seth Rollins, 2954 02:14:43,442 --> 02:14:45,310 Seth, with just an incredible move here, 2955 02:14:45,377 --> 02:14:50,515 launching Cesaro over the top rope and eliminating one half of The Bar. 2956 02:14:50,582 --> 02:14:51,950 [Corey] Rollins will be pleased. 2957 02:14:52,017 --> 02:14:55,220 Would go on to continue to battle a little longer, but it begs the question, 2958 02:14:55,287 --> 02:14:58,790 how much gas does Seth Rollins have left in the tank for the title match? 2959 02:14:58,857 --> 02:15:00,225 [Michael] Can I help with momentum? 2960 02:15:00,292 --> 02:15:02,894 [Booker T] You said it. Second wind, he's gonna have to catch one. 2961 02:15:02,961 --> 02:15:05,263 ["Next Generation of Great" by CFO$ playing] 2962 02:15:05,330 --> 02:15:08,333 ♪ I'm the next generation of great ♪ 2963 02:15:09,034 --> 02:15:15,373 [JoJo] His tag team partner, one half of the Raw Tag Team Champions, Jason Jordan. 2964 02:15:15,440 --> 02:15:18,176 [Michael] The son of General Manager Kurt Angle. 2965 02:15:18,743 --> 02:15:20,846 As Jordan gets set for action with Seth Rollins, 2966 02:15:20,912 --> 02:15:23,315 we invite you to watch your favorite TV shows and movies online 2967 02:15:23,381 --> 02:15:26,284 with Hulu and get next day, unlimited instant streaming access 2968 02:15:26,351 --> 02:15:28,720 to all of WWE's weekly programs 2969 02:15:28,787 --> 02:15:31,957 including Raw, SmackDown, Main Event, NXT, and 205 Live. 2970 02:15:32,023 --> 02:15:38,363 Visit hulu.com for a free trial, and start watching your favorite WWE shows today. 2971 02:15:38,430 --> 02:15:41,933 [Corey] Jason Jordan is now undeniably the freshest competitor 2972 02:15:42,000 --> 02:15:44,035 in this Tag Team Championship Match. 2973 02:15:44,102 --> 02:15:47,105 That has to play into the favor of Rollins and Jordan. 2974 02:15:47,172 --> 02:15:51,476 [Booker T] I hope Jason knows what this night is really, truly all about. 2975 02:15:52,444 --> 02:15:54,913 -[Corey] The Raw Tag Team Titles. -[Booker T] Exactly. 2976 02:15:54,980 --> 02:15:56,982 ["Hellfire" playing] 2977 02:16:12,531 --> 02:16:17,936 [JoJo] Their opponents, the team of Sheamus and Cesaro. 2978 02:16:19,004 --> 02:16:21,239 [Corey] Sheamus has to be feeling relatively fresh, 2979 02:16:21,306 --> 02:16:24,242 as he only spent a few seconds in the Royal Rumble Match. 2980 02:16:24,309 --> 02:16:27,312 [Michael] So, of course, Cesaro from Switzerland, Sheamus from Ireland. 2981 02:16:27,379 --> 02:16:30,048 We had a Royal Rumble Match winner from Japan. 2982 02:16:30,115 --> 02:16:32,284 An international flavor here tonight in Philadelphia. 2983 02:16:32,350 --> 02:16:35,620 That's why we've got a whole team of international announcers with us tonight. 2984 02:16:35,687 --> 02:16:40,225 Starting with the Portuguese team of Marco Alfaro and Roberto Figueroa. 2985 02:16:40,292 --> 02:16:45,564 [speaking Portuguese] 2986 02:16:49,501 --> 02:16:52,637 [Michael in English] The Russian team of Moti Margolin and Zhan Pomerantsev. 2987 02:16:52,704 --> 02:16:59,711 [speaking Russian] 2988 02:17:05,083 --> 02:17:08,119 [Michael in English] The Japanese team of Shun Yamaguchi and Funaki. 2989 02:17:08,186 --> 02:17:14,726 [speaking Japanese] 2990 02:17:14,793 --> 02:17:17,929 [Michael in English] The Hindi team of Obaid Kadwani and Shez Sardar. 2991 02:17:17,996 --> 02:17:24,669 [speaking Hindi] 2992 02:17:30,742 --> 02:17:32,377 [Michael in English] From Groupe AB France, 2993 02:17:32,444 --> 02:17:34,346 Christophe Agius and Philippe Chéreau. 2994 02:17:34,412 --> 02:17:40,852 [speaking French] 2995 02:17:45,857 --> 02:17:48,860 [Michael in English] And the Mandarin team of Meng Ai and Sean Deng. 2996 02:17:48,927 --> 02:17:55,367 [speaking Mandarin] 2997 02:18:00,038 --> 02:18:02,440 [Michael in English] For the Raw Tag Team Championship tonight, 2998 02:18:02,507 --> 02:18:06,011 interesting situation here because remember last Monday night on Raw, 2999 02:18:06,077 --> 02:18:10,682 the 25th anniversary of Raw during The Peep Show, hosted by Christian, 3000 02:18:10,749 --> 02:18:12,550 a little bit of miscommunication 3001 02:18:12,617 --> 02:18:15,754 between Seth Rollins and, you know, his partner Jason Jordan. 3002 02:18:15,820 --> 02:18:19,024 [Corey] Seth Rollins, while attempting to deliver one of his patented flying knees, 3003 02:18:19,090 --> 02:18:21,426 would unintentionally take out Jason Jordan. 3004 02:18:21,493 --> 02:18:24,195 And I think all that was, was fuel for all the naysayers, 3005 02:18:24,262 --> 02:18:25,230 all the haters out there 3006 02:18:25,297 --> 02:18:27,966 that are looking to drive a wedge between Jordan and Rollins. 3007 02:18:28,033 --> 02:18:30,101 [Michael] So Booker, we start things off with Cesaro 3008 02:18:30,168 --> 02:18:32,871 against the man who eliminated him from tonight's Rumble, Seth Rollins. 3009 02:18:32,937 --> 02:18:35,607 [Booker T] Well, Seth Rollins, he put a lot of time in in the Rumble. 3010 02:18:35,674 --> 02:18:37,208 He's gonna have to catch a second wind, 3011 02:18:37,275 --> 02:18:41,413 and trust me, Cesaro, I think has a lot of energy left to go. 3012 02:18:41,479 --> 02:18:45,450 [Michael] The Bar looking to become four-time Tag Team Champions. 3013 02:18:45,517 --> 02:18:48,153 They were surprised by the unorthodox pairing 3014 02:18:48,219 --> 02:18:50,922 of Rollins and Jordan back on Christmas night 3015 02:18:50,989 --> 02:18:53,725 when Rollins and Jordan won the Tag Team Gold. 3016 02:18:54,459 --> 02:18:56,528 [Booker T] Beautiful move right there by Seth Rollins. 3017 02:18:56,594 --> 02:19:00,165 [Michael] And Cesaro, the power, and-- Oh! Rollins a nice deep arm drag. 3018 02:19:00,231 --> 02:19:02,534 [Corey] Great counter by The Architect, and once again… 3019 02:19:03,768 --> 02:19:04,769 [Michael] The back drop. 3020 02:19:04,836 --> 02:19:08,073 And Seth Rollins has Cesaro out of whack here early on in the match. 3021 02:19:08,139 --> 02:19:10,075 [Booker T] One thing Seth don't have to worry about 3022 02:19:10,141 --> 02:19:13,945 is building up a sweat or anything, and he's using it to his advantage. 3023 02:19:14,012 --> 02:19:17,882 [Corey] Rollins coming out of the gate at a breakneck pace. 3024 02:19:17,949 --> 02:19:19,751 Good strategy by the champion. 3025 02:19:20,251 --> 02:19:22,554 [Michael] Had some incredible tag team history 3026 02:19:22,620 --> 02:19:26,925 here in the city of Philadelphia over the years with WWE. 3027 02:19:27,592 --> 02:19:29,728 [Booker T] Talking about miscommunication, guys, 3028 02:19:29,794 --> 02:19:32,063 last week could be no miscommunication. 3029 02:19:32,130 --> 02:19:35,433 Tonight, Jason Jordan need to be on top of his game. 3030 02:19:35,500 --> 02:19:39,471 [Corey] I agree with you, Booker. You know Sheamus and Cesaro prepared, as always. 3031 02:19:39,537 --> 02:19:42,874 [Michael] And Sheamus now in, off the tag, going to work on Rollins. 3032 02:19:42,941 --> 02:19:45,276 [Booker T] If you know Sheamus, he's got to be pretty upset 3033 02:19:45,343 --> 02:19:48,179 not getting that ticket to go to WrestleMania. 3034 02:19:48,246 --> 02:19:49,781 [Michael] Crossbody by Seth. 3035 02:19:50,982 --> 02:19:55,120 Five times the Tag Team Titles have changed hands at this Royal Rumble event, 3036 02:19:55,186 --> 02:19:56,388 including last year 3037 02:19:56,454 --> 02:19:59,491 when Anderson and Gallows knocked off Sheamus and Cesaro. 3038 02:19:59,557 --> 02:20:04,462 [Corey] Wait, Cesaro, threw the attention of Jason Jordan by running down the apron. 3039 02:20:04,529 --> 02:20:06,464 [Michael] And now it allows The Bar to double team. 3040 02:20:06,531 --> 02:20:08,199 And here's Cesaro off the tag. 3041 02:20:08,266 --> 02:20:10,001 [Booker T] That's a big mistake right there 3042 02:20:10,068 --> 02:20:15,340 because Seth Rollins may have used all the gas in his tank at the outset, guys. 3043 02:20:15,407 --> 02:20:17,675 [Corey] Well, you can't blame that on Jason Jordan. 3044 02:20:17,742 --> 02:20:20,011 He was simply trying to keep the odds even. 3045 02:20:20,078 --> 02:20:20,945 Maybe a little bit-- 3046 02:20:21,012 --> 02:20:23,248 [Booker T] Wait, Corey. Who do you blame it on? 3047 02:20:23,314 --> 02:20:27,285 [Corey] I blame it on spectacular teamwork by Cesaro and Sheamus. 3048 02:20:27,352 --> 02:20:28,186 [both yelling] 3049 02:20:28,253 --> 02:20:30,955 [Booker T] I blame it on a kid not being focused out here 3050 02:20:31,022 --> 02:20:33,057 on one of the biggest nights of his career. 3051 02:20:33,124 --> 02:20:34,359 [Michael] Cover, and a kickout. 3052 02:20:34,426 --> 02:20:36,561 I don't understand, Book, what you're trying to say. 3053 02:20:36,628 --> 02:20:40,098 [Booker T] Well, I'm trying to say Jason Jordan is not on his Ps and Qs. 3054 02:20:40,165 --> 02:20:42,333 That's what I'm saying. He should've made that tag. 3055 02:20:42,400 --> 02:20:44,035 [Michael] I don't think anyone has to be blamed. 3056 02:20:44,102 --> 02:20:45,603 Jason hasn't been in the match. 3057 02:20:45,670 --> 02:20:49,073 [Booker T] You must not be watching what we're watching, Michael Cole. 3058 02:20:49,140 --> 02:20:51,576 -[Corey] Has he tagged in yet? -[Booker T] No, but he should've. 3059 02:20:51,643 --> 02:20:53,645 [Michael] Seth with a kick to the back of the neck. 3060 02:20:53,711 --> 02:20:55,814 [Corey] But by Booker logic, he's still at fault. 3061 02:20:55,880 --> 02:20:57,816 [Michael] I like that, Booker logic. 3062 02:20:57,882 --> 02:20:59,951 Meanwhile, Sheamus and Rollins continue to battle, 3063 02:21:00,018 --> 02:21:01,686 and Rollins trying to make it to his corner. 3064 02:21:01,753 --> 02:21:04,722 And Cesaro, sent through the second rope. Seth needs to make a tag. 3065 02:21:05,690 --> 02:21:10,195 [Corey] Here you go. Jordan ready to come in guns-a-blazing. 3066 02:21:10,261 --> 02:21:12,363 [Michael] Sheamus preventing Rollins from making a tag. 3067 02:21:12,430 --> 02:21:14,032 Sheamus sent back into the ropes. 3068 02:21:14,098 --> 02:21:15,099 Seth Rollins-- 3069 02:21:15,166 --> 02:21:16,401 [Corey] Cesaro pulled Jordan-- 3070 02:21:16,467 --> 02:21:20,038 [Michael] And Cesaro pulled Jordan off the apron and face-first into the post! 3071 02:21:20,104 --> 02:21:22,474 [Booker T] Don't say that was great tag team-- 3072 02:21:22,540 --> 02:21:24,142 [Michael] Went for the Brogue Kick. 3073 02:21:24,209 --> 02:21:25,210 [Sheamus grunting] 3074 02:21:25,276 --> 02:21:27,612 [Michael] Second time Sheamus went over the top rope. 3075 02:21:27,679 --> 02:21:31,382 And here's Seth Rollins with a suicide dive, taking out both men! 3076 02:21:32,150 --> 02:21:34,152 [Seth] Hey. Hey, you okay? 3077 02:21:35,053 --> 02:21:37,689 -Jordan… I don't know what's wrong. -[referee] He's all right? Jason! 3078 02:21:38,790 --> 02:21:40,825 [Corey] I don't think Rollins knows what happened. 3079 02:21:40,892 --> 02:21:43,328 [Michael] This is what happened. Watch Jason Jordan. 3080 02:21:43,394 --> 02:21:46,631 He goes face-first right there into the ring post. 3081 02:21:46,698 --> 02:21:47,532 [Booker T] Wow. 3082 02:21:47,599 --> 02:21:50,668 [Michael] Meanwhile, Seth turned his attention to his partner for the moment, 3083 02:21:50,735 --> 02:21:52,370 and Sheamus and Cesaro attacked. 3084 02:21:52,437 --> 02:21:55,473 [Booker T] The things is, there are no time-outs in tag team wrestling, guys. 3085 02:21:55,540 --> 02:21:57,709 [Corey] There are no timeouts ever in wrestling. 3086 02:21:57,775 --> 02:22:00,345 [Booker T] I said "timeouts," okay? 3087 02:22:00,411 --> 02:22:02,547 [Corey] I said timeouts, Book. [chuckling] 3088 02:22:03,581 --> 02:22:05,750 [Michael] And here's Sheamus back out to the apron. 3089 02:22:05,817 --> 02:22:07,385 Rollins back into the ring. 3090 02:22:07,452 --> 02:22:10,655 Sheamus going up to the top rope, here comes The Celtic Warrior. 3091 02:22:11,523 --> 02:22:14,092 [Corey] Rollins finds himself outnumbered right now. 3092 02:22:14,959 --> 02:22:18,296 [Michael] And Sheamus with a clothesline as he launches himself. 3093 02:22:18,363 --> 02:22:20,365 Here's the cover. Could be new tag champs! 3094 02:22:20,431 --> 02:22:21,833 And a kickout. 3095 02:22:21,900 --> 02:22:24,335 [Booker T] Only thing Sheamus and Cesaro needs to do now 3096 02:22:24,402 --> 02:22:25,904 is just keep the pressure on. 3097 02:22:25,970 --> 02:22:28,806 [Corey] Well, you see Jason Jordan being tended to by medical staff 3098 02:22:28,873 --> 02:22:29,741 at ringside. 3099 02:22:29,807 --> 02:22:32,377 I mean, Rollins right now, essentially, in a Handicap Match. 3100 02:22:32,443 --> 02:22:34,846 And his Raw Tag Team Championship's on the line. 3101 02:22:36,047 --> 02:22:37,148 [inaudible] 3102 02:22:37,215 --> 02:22:40,919 [Michael] Yeah, the doctors out there with Jason Jordan does not look good. 3103 02:22:40,985 --> 02:22:44,155 Cesaro, again making sure that Jordan is still down. 3104 02:22:44,222 --> 02:22:45,356 [Cesaro roaring] 3105 02:22:45,423 --> 02:22:47,825 [Michael] And the attack continues in the ring. 3106 02:22:47,892 --> 02:22:51,062 [Booker T] Everything looks pretty good for Sheamus and Cesaro. 3107 02:22:51,129 --> 02:22:54,866 [Michael] Yeah. Showing absolutely no remorse at all for Seth Rollins. 3108 02:22:54,933 --> 02:22:56,935 -[indistinct shouting] -[Cesaro] Come on! 3109 02:22:57,802 --> 02:23:01,639 [Michael] The Bar about punishing, and that's what they're doing tonight. 3110 02:23:01,706 --> 02:23:03,107 [Booker T] You said it right there. 3111 02:23:03,174 --> 02:23:06,578 It's not just about winning the match right now, it's about punishing Ces-- 3112 02:23:06,644 --> 02:23:08,980 Excuse me. Seth Rollins. 3113 02:23:09,047 --> 02:23:13,017 [Michael] Saw Jason Jordan trying to wave away the doctors at ringside, 3114 02:23:14,352 --> 02:23:16,754 as Cesaro continues the pressure. 3115 02:23:16,821 --> 02:23:20,024 [Booker T] The thing is, we don't know how banged up Jason Jordan really is. 3116 02:23:20,091 --> 02:23:21,159 That was a hard shot. 3117 02:23:21,225 --> 02:23:23,461 [Michael] Yeah. He looks pretty banged up, and… 3118 02:23:23,528 --> 02:23:24,395 [Corey] Tag is made. 3119 02:23:24,462 --> 02:23:28,032 Here comes The Celtic Warrior, now legal. Rollins doing his best to fight through. 3120 02:23:28,099 --> 02:23:30,868 [Michael] Yeah, but again, Corey, this is a handicap situation 3121 02:23:30,935 --> 02:23:32,303 for Seth Rollins here. 3122 02:23:34,739 --> 02:23:37,041 [Sheamus grunting, yelling] 3123 02:23:37,108 --> 02:23:39,510 [Michael] Knee from The Celtic Warrior. 3124 02:23:41,012 --> 02:23:43,548 [Booker T] I'll tell you, Seth Rollins is in dire straits. 3125 02:23:43,615 --> 02:23:46,284 He needs… he need to make a tag, he needs to make one quick. 3126 02:23:46,351 --> 02:23:48,453 -[Sheamus grunting] -[Michael] There's nobody to tag. 3127 02:23:48,519 --> 02:23:50,254 [Booker T] Exactly my point. 3128 02:23:50,321 --> 02:23:51,656 There's nobody there to help him. 3129 02:23:51,723 --> 02:23:54,058 He's, like, on Gilligan's Island. He's stranded right now. 3130 02:23:54,125 --> 02:23:57,495 [Corey] There were a bunch of people on Gilligan's Island, Book. [chuckling] 3131 02:23:57,562 --> 02:23:59,297 [Booker T] And? What's your point? 3132 02:23:59,964 --> 02:24:02,166 [Corey] Uh, nothing. I'm exhausted. 3133 02:24:02,233 --> 02:24:04,235 -[Booker T] Yeah, yeah. -[Corey chuckling] 3134 02:24:04,302 --> 02:24:06,070 [Corey] Rollins fighting now… 3135 02:24:06,137 --> 02:24:08,139 [Michael] Rollins hanging Sheamus up on the top rope, 3136 02:24:08,206 --> 02:24:10,141 and Seth Rollins showing signs of life here. 3137 02:24:10,208 --> 02:24:11,109 Sheamus! 3138 02:24:11,843 --> 02:24:13,277 [Michael] Seth up to the apron, 3139 02:24:13,344 --> 02:24:15,580 measuring his man, looking to launch himself, top rope… 3140 02:24:15,647 --> 02:24:17,749 -Rollins caught by Sheamus! -[Corey] Uh-oh. 3141 02:24:18,750 --> 02:24:20,885 Seth, still managing to fight. 3142 02:24:20,952 --> 02:24:23,554 [Michael] One thing we learned about Seth Rollins, tremendous heart. 3143 02:24:23,621 --> 02:24:25,390 -[Booker T] Whoa. -[Michael] There's Cesaro. 3144 02:24:25,456 --> 02:24:27,558 [Booker T] Wow. Bad spot right there. 3145 02:24:27,625 --> 02:24:30,461 [Corey] Cesaro came close to being caught by the official there. 3146 02:24:30,528 --> 02:24:31,529 [Michael] Numbers game. 3147 02:24:33,064 --> 02:24:36,968 [Booker T] As well as he fell right on the back of his head from that clothesline. 3148 02:24:37,035 --> 02:24:39,704 [Michael] Double team! Cover by Cesaro to win the Tag Team Titles! 3149 02:24:39,771 --> 02:24:41,205 Almost had him. 3150 02:24:42,073 --> 02:24:43,675 [Cesaro] Come on. Come on, ref! 3151 02:24:43,741 --> 02:24:45,910 -[Corey] Jordan still out of it. -[referee] …two… 3152 02:24:45,977 --> 02:24:48,479 [Corey] On the far side of the ring-- Oh, goodness! 3153 02:24:49,280 --> 02:24:50,715 Cover here by Cesaro. 3154 02:24:50,782 --> 02:24:53,217 [Michael] Yet again, to win the Tag Team Gold for a fourth time. 3155 02:24:53,284 --> 02:24:54,886 And Rollins stays in the match. 3156 02:24:54,952 --> 02:24:58,856 [Booker T] I gotta say a whole lot about Seth Rollins. He's… he's manning up. 3157 02:25:00,158 --> 02:25:01,125 Two… 3158 02:25:01,192 --> 02:25:03,161 [Michael] Somehow staying in this match. 3159 02:25:03,227 --> 02:25:04,796 Oh! May not much longer. 3160 02:25:04,862 --> 02:25:07,865 Cover, Sheamus. Off the back breaker, the double team. 3161 02:25:07,932 --> 02:25:10,468 And again Rollins gets the shoulder up. 3162 02:25:11,469 --> 02:25:15,907 [Corey] You've gotta respect the effort, the heart, the will of Seth Rollins, 3163 02:25:15,973 --> 02:25:20,545 but let's take one more look back at what happened to Jason Jordan moments ago. 3164 02:25:20,611 --> 02:25:21,679 Boom! 3165 02:25:21,746 --> 02:25:25,083 Launched face-first into the steel ring post. 3166 02:25:25,750 --> 02:25:28,119 [Michael] One thing you noticed in the background of that shot 3167 02:25:28,186 --> 02:25:30,021 was Rollins checking on his partner, 3168 02:25:30,088 --> 02:25:34,225 which allowed Sheamus and Cesaro to ambush him from behind 3169 02:25:34,292 --> 02:25:36,094 and take control of this match. 3170 02:25:36,160 --> 02:25:39,630 [Corey] It has been all The Bar since. 3171 02:25:39,697 --> 02:25:41,065 [Booker T] Let's talk about Seth. 3172 02:25:41,132 --> 02:25:45,303 He was in that Royal Rumble Match and he exerted a lot of energy, guys. 3173 02:25:45,369 --> 02:25:48,306 We don't know how much he has left in the tank, if any. 3174 02:25:48,372 --> 02:25:52,510 [indistinct shouting] 3175 02:25:53,077 --> 02:25:54,545 And we'll continue to do so… 3176 02:25:55,546 --> 02:25:57,348 [Michael] And look at Rollins fighting back. 3177 02:25:57,415 --> 02:25:58,282 Cesaro trash talking. 3178 02:25:58,349 --> 02:26:02,353 Seth Rollins, though, trying to survive here with the Tag Team Titles intact. 3179 02:26:02,420 --> 02:26:03,654 Knee to the midsection again. 3180 02:26:03,721 --> 02:26:06,023 [Corey] Right now it's Seth Rollins against the world. 3181 02:26:06,090 --> 02:26:08,793 I mean, Seth's a man without a partner, 3182 02:26:08,860 --> 02:26:11,963 and could be a man without Tag Team Gold momentarily. 3183 02:26:12,029 --> 02:26:14,832 -[Booker T] One big shot… -[Michael] Oh, look at Rollins! 3184 02:26:15,500 --> 02:26:17,235 Rollins able to avoid disaster there. 3185 02:26:17,301 --> 02:26:21,339 Sheamus shoulder first into the post, and, guys, we've got an even matchup here, 3186 02:26:21,405 --> 02:26:22,607 at least momentarily. 3187 02:26:22,673 --> 02:26:23,841 [Corey] For the moment. 3188 02:26:24,909 --> 02:26:27,111 How much does Rollins have left? 3189 02:26:27,178 --> 02:26:29,680 Does Rollins have enough to figure out a plan? 3190 02:26:29,747 --> 02:26:31,783 [Michael] His partner, Jason, still down and out. 3191 02:26:31,849 --> 02:26:34,752 Seth Rollins in the ring, trying now to catch his breath. 3192 02:26:34,819 --> 02:26:37,155 Trying to just take a moment here. 3193 02:26:37,221 --> 02:26:40,424 [Corey] Ideally, Rollins would love to make a tag in this particular situation, 3194 02:26:40,491 --> 02:26:42,126 but at this particular juncture… 3195 02:26:42,193 --> 02:26:43,828 [Michael] Tag, though, Cesaro. 3196 02:26:43,895 --> 02:26:45,296 [Corey] …Jordan's useless. 3197 02:26:45,363 --> 02:26:47,732 [Michael] And Rollins caught Cesaro with an elbow to the face. 3198 02:26:47,799 --> 02:26:50,701 [Booker T] You know sometimes, guys, you gotta do it yourself. 3199 02:26:50,768 --> 02:26:53,304 You cannot wait, and Seth Rollins is doing it. 3200 02:26:53,371 --> 02:26:55,973 [Michael] Yeah. Seth Rollins continues to chop away at Cesaro, 3201 02:26:56,841 --> 02:27:00,311 trying to buck the odds tonight and retain the Raw Tag Team Titles 3202 02:27:00,378 --> 02:27:01,379 with a Sling Blade! 3203 02:27:01,445 --> 02:27:04,215 [Booker T] How many times have we seen that move tonight from Rollins? 3204 02:27:04,282 --> 02:27:07,518 -[Michael] It's been effective every time. -[Booker T] Letting it all hang out. 3205 02:27:08,052 --> 02:27:09,253 [Corey] Blockbuster! 3206 02:27:10,221 --> 02:27:12,590 [crowd applauding] 3207 02:27:12,657 --> 02:27:14,659 [Seth breathing heavily] 3208 02:27:17,128 --> 02:27:19,230 [Corey] Rollins trying to keep his foot on the gas. 3209 02:27:19,297 --> 02:27:21,165 Trying to topple the challengers. 3210 02:27:21,966 --> 02:27:25,169 [Michael] Yeah. It's a monumental task if he could pull it off, Corey. 3211 02:27:25,236 --> 02:27:26,270 [Corey] You're right, 3212 02:27:26,337 --> 02:27:29,440 but The Celtic Warrior still isolated on the outside. 3213 02:27:29,507 --> 02:27:30,808 Rollins with a suplex. 3214 02:27:30,875 --> 02:27:32,944 Rolls through. Gonna deliver a… 3215 02:27:33,611 --> 02:27:35,780 Looked like he was going for the Falcon Arrow there, 3216 02:27:35,847 --> 02:27:38,916 and now he rolls Cesaro up, shoulders down! 3217 02:27:38,983 --> 02:27:40,484 Cesaro able to kickout at two. 3218 02:27:40,551 --> 02:27:43,120 [Booker T] Where is Seth Rollins getting this extra energy from? 3219 02:27:43,187 --> 02:27:44,188 Where is he getting it? 3220 02:27:44,255 --> 02:27:45,590 [Corey] There's the Falcon Arrow! 3221 02:27:45,656 --> 02:27:47,558 [Michael] Is it enough to retain the championship? 3222 02:27:47,625 --> 02:27:49,627 Hooks the leg, and Cesaro at two! 3223 02:27:50,795 --> 02:27:51,629 [Seth grunting] 3224 02:27:51,696 --> 02:27:53,297 [Michael] Kick to the jaw! 3225 02:27:53,364 --> 02:27:54,432 Into the cover! 3226 02:27:54,498 --> 02:27:57,401 Sheamus into the ring and gonna break things up for his team. 3227 02:27:57,468 --> 02:28:01,105 [Booker T] Seth Rollins has been in this match since the beginning, guys. 3228 02:28:01,172 --> 02:28:03,174 Come on! That's enough! Get out of the ring! 3229 02:28:03,241 --> 02:28:08,579 [Corey] Right now, Rollins functioning on guts, will, determination, defiance, 3230 02:28:08,646 --> 02:28:10,681 anything but physical well-being. 3231 02:28:11,716 --> 02:28:13,184 -[announcers] Oh! -[Booker T] Wow! 3232 02:28:13,251 --> 02:28:14,452 [Seth grunting] 3233 02:28:14,518 --> 02:28:16,520 Come on, Sheamus, out of the corner! 3234 02:28:16,587 --> 02:28:18,222 [Booker T] It's called grinding right here. 3235 02:28:18,289 --> 02:28:21,826 Sheamus is ready to just take it home and finish this kid. 3236 02:28:22,627 --> 02:28:26,597 [Michael] Seth Rollins somehow still managing to stay alive in the match. 3237 02:28:27,632 --> 02:28:28,933 [fan yelling indistinctly] 3238 02:28:29,000 --> 02:28:33,371 [Michael] A brutal attack by Sheamus and Cesaro. 3239 02:28:33,437 --> 02:28:35,573 [Booker T] Talk about Sheamus being pretty fresh too. 3240 02:28:35,640 --> 02:28:37,208 [Corey] Oh no. If Sheamus lands this, 3241 02:28:37,275 --> 02:28:39,644 Rollins's title reign's over, and maybe career. 3242 02:28:39,710 --> 02:28:42,213 [Michael] Looking for White Noise from the top. 3243 02:28:42,280 --> 02:28:43,714 [both breathing heavily] 3244 02:28:44,382 --> 02:28:47,151 [Corey] Rollins able to slither his way out. 3245 02:28:47,952 --> 02:28:49,353 [both grunting] 3246 02:28:49,420 --> 02:28:50,388 [Corey] Look at this. 3247 02:28:50,454 --> 02:28:53,391 Very similar to the Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens situation 3248 02:28:53,457 --> 02:28:54,959 we saw in the first match of the night. 3249 02:28:56,460 --> 02:28:57,361 [both grunting] 3250 02:28:57,428 --> 02:28:59,497 [Corey] Able to tag in and out at will. 3251 02:28:59,563 --> 02:29:01,766 [Booker T] Wow. What can you say about Seth Rollins? 3252 02:29:01,832 --> 02:29:03,434 He's… he's trying to do it. 3253 02:29:03,501 --> 02:29:05,102 [Michael] He's a survivor, Book. 3254 02:29:05,736 --> 02:29:06,637 [Cesaro yelling] 3255 02:29:06,704 --> 02:29:07,939 [Corey] Oh no, no, no! 3256 02:29:08,005 --> 02:29:10,675 [Michael] And Cesaro trying to shift the balance here. 3257 02:29:10,741 --> 02:29:13,611 Hang on! Top rope drop by Rollins! 3258 02:29:15,947 --> 02:29:17,948 [Seth breathing heavily] 3259 02:29:19,016 --> 02:29:20,117 [Michael] Man, what a… 3260 02:29:21,118 --> 02:29:23,321 what a gutsy effort here by Seth tonight. 3261 02:29:24,288 --> 02:29:25,890 [Corey] Wait a minute. You don't think… 3262 02:29:26,390 --> 02:29:27,224 Yes! 3263 02:29:27,291 --> 02:29:29,694 [Michael] Frog Splash to both members of The Bar! 3264 02:29:29,760 --> 02:29:30,628 [Cesaro groaning] 3265 02:29:30,695 --> 02:29:33,597 [Michael] But can Rollins capitalize? He may have hurt his knee, Corey. 3266 02:29:33,664 --> 02:29:36,634 [Corey] Yeah. Rollins immediately came up clutching his left knee. 3267 02:29:36,701 --> 02:29:39,103 We know Rollins's history of knee problems. 3268 02:29:39,170 --> 02:29:42,773 [Michael] And here's Jason Jordan trying to fight his way back into the match. 3269 02:29:42,840 --> 02:29:44,475 [Booker T] Jason Jordan is dazed, Cole. 3270 02:29:44,542 --> 02:29:47,611 [Corey] Not since Lazarus have we seen such an important resurrection. 3271 02:29:47,678 --> 02:29:50,948 [Michael] Jason Jordan tagged his way into this match. 3272 02:29:51,015 --> 02:29:53,718 And it doesn't look like Jason Jordan has any clue where he's at. 3273 02:29:53,784 --> 02:29:56,921 [Corey] Jordan… Guys, I mean, speaking from experience, 3274 02:29:56,988 --> 02:29:59,357 Jordan doesn't look like he belongs in the ring right now. 3275 02:29:59,423 --> 02:30:01,993 [Booker T] Taking one on the chin, that's what happened, Corey. 3276 02:30:02,059 --> 02:30:05,029 [Michael] He went face-first, and now he's gotta tag himself out of the match. 3277 02:30:05,096 --> 02:30:06,397 He can't go. 3278 02:30:06,964 --> 02:30:09,000 -Jordan tried. -[Corey] Hey, listen, it's… 3279 02:30:09,066 --> 02:30:12,903 Again, this is… this is about career longevity for Jason Jordan. 3280 02:30:12,970 --> 02:30:15,439 What're you doing? What're you doing? Get back in here and fight! 3281 02:30:15,506 --> 02:30:17,041 [Michael] Rollins screaming at Jordan. 3282 02:30:17,108 --> 02:30:20,111 Meanwhile, Cesaro taking advantage of Rollins, who's now legal. 3283 02:30:20,611 --> 02:30:22,179 [Seth grunting] 3284 02:30:24,749 --> 02:30:28,386 [Michael] And look at Rollins fighting back against both members of The Bar! 3285 02:30:29,587 --> 02:30:31,288 -[Cesaro yelling] -[Michael] Oh, an uppercut! 3286 02:30:33,524 --> 02:30:35,192 [Booker T] In a two-on-one situation, 3287 02:30:35,259 --> 02:30:37,561 I'm going with the two guys every time, guys. 3288 02:30:38,796 --> 02:30:41,198 [Michael] That's a great-- Oh! Knee! 3289 02:30:41,265 --> 02:30:44,869 Tag, Sheamus. Not sure Rollins realizes Sheamus is the legal man! 3290 02:30:44,935 --> 02:30:46,737 He does that with a Brogue Kick! 3291 02:30:48,005 --> 02:30:49,874 -[Booker T] That's it. -[Michael] Tag! 3292 02:30:52,643 --> 02:30:53,944 They wanna make sure. 3293 02:30:54,011 --> 02:30:54,945 [Sheamus straining] 3294 02:30:55,513 --> 02:30:57,782 [Booker T] It's the nail in the coffin right here. 3295 02:30:57,848 --> 02:30:59,750 [Michael] Oh! Rollins is down! 3296 02:30:59,817 --> 02:31:01,452 Cesaro with the cover! 3297 02:31:01,519 --> 02:31:02,686 One, two, three. 3298 02:31:02,753 --> 02:31:06,257 [Michael] And for a fourth time, The Bar are Tag Team Champs. 3299 02:31:06,991 --> 02:31:12,096 [JoJo] Here are your winners, and the new Raw Tag Team Champions, 3300 02:31:12,163 --> 02:31:15,766 Sheamus and Cesaro! 3301 02:31:15,833 --> 02:31:18,369 [Michael] You gotta applaud Seth Rollins and his effort tonight, 3302 02:31:18,436 --> 02:31:21,839 but at the end of the day, Cesaro and Sheamus just way too strong. 3303 02:31:21,906 --> 02:31:25,142 [Corey] You have to be concerned with the state of Jason Jordan right now. 3304 02:31:25,209 --> 02:31:27,945 I mean, Jordan took a nasty spill into the ring post. 3305 02:31:28,012 --> 02:31:32,149 As you can see, some… some symptoms still affecting Jordan. 3306 02:31:32,216 --> 02:31:33,918 I mean, I hope he's all right. 3307 02:31:33,984 --> 02:31:37,188 [Michael] Well, ladies and gentlemen, as The Bar celebrate, 3308 02:31:37,254 --> 02:31:39,824 we are on The Road to WrestleMania. 3309 02:31:39,890 --> 02:31:41,492 ["Hellfire" playing] 3310 02:31:41,559 --> 02:31:46,697 [Michael] And this here is what you have to look forward to on the WWE Network. 3311 02:31:48,966 --> 02:31:49,834 [music fades] 3312 02:31:51,302 --> 02:31:54,972 -[dramatic music playing] -[Tom] It is a beautiful disaster. 3313 02:31:55,039 --> 02:31:58,976 Welcome, everyone, to Elimination Chamber. 3314 02:31:59,043 --> 02:32:00,611 [Corey] Step on the gas. 3315 02:32:01,345 --> 02:32:05,316 [Michael] This is WWE Fastlane! 3316 02:32:05,382 --> 02:32:06,317 [tires screeching] 3317 02:32:07,318 --> 02:32:10,721 ♪ Come on, baby, let the good times roll ♪ 3318 02:32:10,788 --> 02:32:12,289 [jazzy music playing] 3319 02:32:13,357 --> 02:32:15,559 -♪ Oh, baby! ♪ -♪ Let it roll ♪ 3320 02:32:15,626 --> 02:32:17,828 -♪ Let it roll ♪ -♪ Come on, baby ♪ 3321 02:32:17,895 --> 02:32:20,097 ♪ Baby, let the good times roll ♪ 3322 02:32:20,164 --> 02:32:22,600 ♪ Come on, baby, let it roll ♪ 3323 02:32:22,666 --> 02:32:25,102 [man] There is nothing like WrestleMania. 3324 02:32:26,904 --> 02:32:29,573 And we are on the road right now. 3325 02:32:31,175 --> 02:32:32,243 [music fades] 3326 02:32:33,210 --> 02:32:36,180 Indeed, we are on our way to New Orleans and WrestleMania. 3327 02:32:36,247 --> 02:32:40,784 And coming up next, we may have an idea who the Universal Champion is going to be 3328 02:32:40,851 --> 02:32:42,052 at WrestleMania. 3329 02:32:42,119 --> 02:32:45,289 Are you guys ready for this? 3330 02:32:45,356 --> 02:32:50,794 A Triple Threat Match to determine the Universal Champion. 3331 02:32:50,861 --> 02:32:55,232 It is The Monster, The Beast, and The Machine. 3332 02:32:55,299 --> 02:32:58,669 Strowman, Lesnar, and Kane. 3333 02:32:58,736 --> 02:33:00,738 ["King is Born" playing] 3334 02:33:02,907 --> 02:33:04,475 [dramatic music playing] 3335 02:33:04,542 --> 02:33:06,010 [Paul] The Beast… 3336 02:33:07,444 --> 02:33:09,747 versus The Monster… 3337 02:33:10,748 --> 02:33:12,650 versus The Machine. 3338 02:33:17,421 --> 02:33:18,989 [inaudible] 3339 02:33:19,056 --> 02:33:21,325 [crowd cheering] 3340 02:33:27,097 --> 02:33:28,666 [roaring] 3341 02:33:30,467 --> 02:33:32,236 [crowd cheering] 3342 02:33:38,042 --> 02:33:39,843 [man shrieking] 3343 02:33:45,916 --> 02:33:47,451 [crowd gasping] 3344 02:33:48,219 --> 02:33:49,086 [straining] 3345 02:33:50,521 --> 02:33:52,189 [crowd cheering] 3346 02:33:55,459 --> 02:33:56,860 [music quiets] 3347 02:33:56,927 --> 02:33:58,562 [ominous music playing] 3348 02:33:58,629 --> 02:34:03,000 [Paul] Brock Lesnar does not believe in monsters 3349 02:34:03,067 --> 02:34:09,573 and Brock Lesnar highly doubts that Kane is The Devil's Favorite. 3350 02:34:10,441 --> 02:34:15,746 Brock Lesnar walks into the Royal Rumble with only one cliffhanger in mind. 3351 02:34:15,813 --> 02:34:20,050 Will Brock Lesnar pin Kane, Braun Strowman, 3352 02:34:20,117 --> 02:34:26,023 or will Brock Lesnar stack them on top of each other 3353 02:34:26,090 --> 02:34:28,592 and pin them both? 3354 02:34:28,659 --> 02:34:30,261 [music crescendos] 3355 02:34:30,327 --> 02:34:31,962 [Kane] Look at us, Braun. 3356 02:34:32,563 --> 02:34:35,432 We can tame The Beast. 3357 02:34:35,499 --> 02:34:37,401 [all grunting] 3358 02:34:37,468 --> 02:34:39,670 [Braun] I don't care about you or your plan. 3359 02:34:40,771 --> 02:34:43,040 When I take down Brock Lesnar… 3360 02:34:43,707 --> 02:34:45,476 [man 2] Huh, grappling hook. 3361 02:34:45,542 --> 02:34:47,711 [Braun] …I'm gonna do it on my own terms. 3362 02:34:48,646 --> 02:34:50,481 [people clamoring] 3363 02:34:50,547 --> 02:34:51,582 It's coming down! 3364 02:34:52,449 --> 02:34:55,185 [metal creaking, straining] 3365 02:34:56,253 --> 02:34:58,255 [Braun roaring] 3366 02:35:00,624 --> 02:35:02,259 [people clamoring] 3367 02:35:02,326 --> 02:35:04,194 Oh my God! What did you do?! 3368 02:35:10,434 --> 02:35:12,436 [men shouting, clamoring] 3369 02:35:13,904 --> 02:35:15,906 [Braun roaring] 3370 02:35:19,276 --> 02:35:20,544 [music fades] 3371 02:35:24,014 --> 02:35:24,848 [roaring] 3372 02:35:24,915 --> 02:35:26,917 [Michael] Reinforce the ring. 3373 02:35:26,984 --> 02:35:28,852 At the Royal Rumble, 3374 02:35:28,919 --> 02:35:33,557 three of the baddest men in sports entertainment history 3375 02:35:33,624 --> 02:35:35,993 are gonna be in the ring at the same time. 3376 02:35:36,060 --> 02:35:38,195 [epic music playing] 3377 02:35:38,862 --> 02:35:42,700 [Paul] This is the most dominant champion in history. 3378 02:35:42,766 --> 02:35:44,902 [Michael] Kane just sat up. 3379 02:35:44,968 --> 02:35:49,873 [Kane] Brock Lesnar's list of victims does not include me. 3380 02:35:49,940 --> 02:35:51,575 [Corey] Lesnar's laughing! 3381 02:35:51,642 --> 02:35:54,778 [Braun] I'm the only alpha monster around here. 3382 02:35:54,845 --> 02:35:57,448 -[Corey] Oh God! -[Michael] Through the ring! 3383 02:35:57,514 --> 02:35:58,615 [Corey] What?! 3384 02:35:58,682 --> 02:36:02,286 The Beast's championship in jeopardy, maybe more than we have ever seen. 3385 02:36:02,353 --> 02:36:05,489 [Paul] Brock Lesnar fears no challenge. 3386 02:36:05,556 --> 02:36:08,792 [Kane] I've caused more destruction than anyone. 3387 02:36:08,859 --> 02:36:10,661 [Michael] Kane just crushed Strowman! 3388 02:36:10,728 --> 02:36:13,964 [Braun] Brock Lesnar, this is your future! 3389 02:36:14,031 --> 02:36:17,134 [Michael] The Beast, The Machine, The Monster. 3390 02:36:17,201 --> 02:36:19,937 Triple Threat for the Universal Title! 3391 02:36:20,537 --> 02:36:23,807 [Corey] This match could quite possibly level Philadelphia. 3392 02:36:26,877 --> 02:36:27,945 [music fades] 3393 02:36:30,781 --> 02:36:33,317 ["Monster of All Monsters" by def rebel playing] 3394 02:36:33,384 --> 02:36:35,386 [crowd roaring] 3395 02:36:39,223 --> 02:36:41,892 [Michael] Guys, forgive me if I get nervous out here at ringside, 3396 02:36:41,959 --> 02:36:44,461 sitting this close to that man, Braun Strowman. 3397 02:36:44,528 --> 02:36:49,400 I felt firsthand a couple of weeks ago what this man is capable of. 3398 02:36:49,466 --> 02:36:52,069 But what about what he's done to the likes of Kane and Lesnar 3399 02:36:52,136 --> 02:36:53,570 over the past number of months? 3400 02:36:53,637 --> 02:36:56,273 [Corey] It's not about what Braun Strowman has done in the past, 3401 02:36:56,340 --> 02:36:58,976 it's about what he is capable of doing tonight. 3402 02:36:59,042 --> 02:37:01,612 Strowman wants to be Universal Champion, 3403 02:37:01,678 --> 02:37:04,181 and what Braun Strowman has wanted to this point, 3404 02:37:04,248 --> 02:37:07,451 he has just taken, and there's nothing anyone can do about it. 3405 02:37:07,518 --> 02:37:10,454 [Michael] Booker, how do you stop him? Besides throwing me in front of him? 3406 02:37:10,521 --> 02:37:14,091 [Booker T] You don't. Let me tell you, Braun Strowman has come on the scene, 3407 02:37:14,158 --> 02:37:17,361 has taken over the whole game, man. 3408 02:37:17,428 --> 02:37:18,395 He's a monster. 3409 02:37:18,462 --> 02:37:21,899 [Corey] Look at Braun planting his feet like a bull ready for battle. 3410 02:37:21,965 --> 02:37:24,835 ["Veil of Fire" by CFO$ playing] 3411 02:37:28,505 --> 02:37:30,774 [Michael] Here's a man, who over the years has made history 3412 02:37:30,841 --> 02:37:32,075 in the Royal Rumble event. 3413 02:37:32,142 --> 02:37:33,544 And he could do it again tonight. 3414 02:37:33,610 --> 02:37:35,446 If Kane wins this match, 3415 02:37:35,512 --> 02:37:39,716 he'd be the first person to win WWE World Championship 3416 02:37:39,783 --> 02:37:42,085 and Universal Titles in his career. 3417 02:37:42,853 --> 02:37:45,289 [Corey] I think Kane might be the dark horse in this matchup. 3418 02:37:45,355 --> 02:37:48,225 All the hype has been about Strowman and all about Lesnar. 3419 02:37:48,292 --> 02:37:53,230 You're talking about someone who has dominated for 20 years in the WWE. 3420 02:37:53,297 --> 02:37:56,900 The Big Red Machine could very well be the next Universal Champion. 3421 02:37:56,967 --> 02:37:59,303 [Michael] And this is an interesting stat about Kane. 3422 02:37:59,369 --> 02:38:01,638 Do you realize in his long, illustrious career, 3423 02:38:01,705 --> 02:38:05,142 that he's only been in the ring for a match with Brock Lesnar 3424 02:38:05,209 --> 02:38:06,710 on two different occasions? 3425 02:38:06,777 --> 02:38:10,380 Back in 2003 in a Royal Rumble Match and then momentarily, 3426 02:38:10,447 --> 02:38:12,549 in the Royal Rumble Match last year. 3427 02:38:12,616 --> 02:38:15,619 ["Next Big Thing" by Jim Johnston playing] 3428 02:38:15,686 --> 02:38:17,688 [crowd cheering] 3429 02:38:25,696 --> 02:38:30,901 [Michael] He is the longest-reigning active champion in the WWE today. 3430 02:38:30,968 --> 02:38:36,373 He has held the Universal Title for 301 days. 3431 02:38:36,440 --> 02:38:42,646 There have only been four reigns of over 300 days in the last 25 years. 3432 02:38:42,713 --> 02:38:45,082 That's The Beast, Brock Lesnar. 3433 02:38:46,917 --> 02:38:50,187 [Booker T] Guys, we've seen Triple Threat Matches before many times, 3434 02:38:50,254 --> 02:38:55,125 but I don't think we've ever seen a Triple Threat Match of this magnitude. 3435 02:38:55,192 --> 02:38:57,094 [Corey] This is less like a Triple Threat Match, 3436 02:38:57,160 --> 02:38:59,463 and more like a trailer for the new Pacific Rim movie. 3437 02:38:59,529 --> 02:39:02,099 You got monsters all over the place. 3438 02:39:02,766 --> 02:39:05,836 [Michael] Brock Lesnar, a winner of the 2003 Royal Rumble Match, 3439 02:39:05,903 --> 02:39:10,607 hasn't fared well in Triple Threat Matches in his career, believe it or not. 3440 02:39:10,674 --> 02:39:14,011 However, he did win a big one for the WWE Championship, 3441 02:39:14,077 --> 02:39:16,914 back in 2015 at this event. 3442 02:39:18,215 --> 02:39:20,984 Remember, Lesnar does not have to be pinned or submitted 3443 02:39:21,051 --> 02:39:22,486 to lose his championship. 3444 02:39:23,320 --> 02:39:24,588 Triple Threat rules. 3445 02:39:26,590 --> 02:39:27,925 [music fades] 3446 02:39:27,991 --> 02:39:29,192 [bell ringing] 3447 02:39:29,259 --> 02:39:32,763 The following contest is a Triple Threat Match 3448 02:39:32,829 --> 02:39:37,901 for the Universal Championship. 3449 02:39:38,735 --> 02:39:41,204 Introducing the challengers, first, 3450 02:39:41,271 --> 02:39:43,774 weighing in at 385 pounds, 3451 02:39:43,840 --> 02:39:46,944 Braun Strowman. 3452 02:39:47,010 --> 02:39:48,946 [crowd roaring] 3453 02:39:50,347 --> 02:39:53,917 Next, weighing in at 323 pounds, 3454 02:39:53,984 --> 02:39:56,587 Kane. 3455 02:39:56,653 --> 02:39:57,955 [crowd cheering] 3456 02:40:00,190 --> 02:40:01,491 And their opponent-- 3457 02:40:03,327 --> 02:40:05,329 [crowd cheering] 3458 02:40:08,799 --> 02:40:12,069 Ladies and gentlemen, my name… 3459 02:40:12,135 --> 02:40:14,671 [Paul and crowd] …is Paul Heyman. 3460 02:40:14,738 --> 02:40:20,577 Introducing, fighting out of the Champion's corner… 3461 02:40:20,644 --> 02:40:23,447 [Paul and crowd] …the reigning, defending, 3462 02:40:23,513 --> 02:40:28,418 undisputed Universal Heavyweight Champion, 3463 02:40:28,485 --> 02:40:33,023 Brock Lesnar! 3464 02:40:33,090 --> 02:40:35,626 [Michael] Again, rules. First man to gain pinfall or submission 3465 02:40:35,692 --> 02:40:37,694 is the Universal Champion. 3466 02:40:37,761 --> 02:40:40,664 Lesnar taunting Kane and Strowman. 3467 02:40:40,731 --> 02:40:42,366 Big smile on his face. 3468 02:40:42,432 --> 02:40:44,401 [Corey] Yeah. Listen to what you just said, 3469 02:40:44,468 --> 02:40:48,438 Brock Lesnar is taunting Braun Strowman and Kane. 3470 02:40:49,306 --> 02:40:54,411 [Michael] Philadelphia, a big fight city, and this is a big fight tonight. 3471 02:40:54,478 --> 02:40:57,314 [Booker T] Guys, I think the playbook is gonna go out of the window 3472 02:40:57,381 --> 02:40:58,382 real quick here. 3473 02:40:58,448 --> 02:41:00,517 [Michael chuckling] Great analysis, Book. 3474 02:41:00,584 --> 02:41:02,753 -That's why you're a Hall of Famer, kid. -[bell ringing] 3475 02:41:02,819 --> 02:41:04,821 [Michael] Lesnar, Strowman, Kane, here we go! 3476 02:41:04,888 --> 02:41:07,224 And Lesnar backs Kane into the corner. And now, Braun-- 3477 02:41:07,290 --> 02:41:09,159 -Oh my-- -[Corey] Oh wow! 3478 02:41:09,993 --> 02:41:12,596 -[Michael] Now it's Strowman. -[Booker T] How do you plan for that? 3479 02:41:12,663 --> 02:41:14,931 [Michael] What about the quickness of this freight train? 3480 02:41:14,998 --> 02:41:17,834 -[Corey] Whoa! -[Michael] Front kick, Lesnar's down! 3481 02:41:18,535 --> 02:41:20,871 [Corey] It's like being drop kicked by a T-Rex. 3482 02:41:20,937 --> 02:41:23,206 [Michael chuckling] Oh my Lord! 3483 02:41:24,741 --> 02:41:26,309 -Braun Strowman-- -[Corey] Wait a minute. 3484 02:41:26,376 --> 02:41:28,645 [Michael] Now Lesnar trying to pick the leg of Strowman, 3485 02:41:28,712 --> 02:41:31,648 and got a knee to the jaw… a knee to the jaw. 3486 02:41:31,715 --> 02:41:33,116 He caught Lesnar good. 3487 02:41:33,183 --> 02:41:36,119 A knee to the jaw caught Brock good, and Brock got him back. 3488 02:41:36,186 --> 02:41:38,855 [Corey] Lesnar just threw a bomb, tattooed Strowman. 3489 02:41:39,556 --> 02:41:42,926 [Michael] Looking for the F5, now Kane looking for a Chokeslam. 3490 02:41:43,427 --> 02:41:44,261 [Kane yelling] 3491 02:41:44,327 --> 02:41:46,930 [Michael] And there's the Chokeslam by Kane! 3492 02:41:46,997 --> 02:41:48,698 And Strowman now! 3493 02:41:48,765 --> 02:41:51,535 [Corey] Just bulldozing Kane back into the corner. 3494 02:41:51,601 --> 02:41:54,705 [Booker T] No strategy, Cole. You said it, it's a fight. 3495 02:41:54,771 --> 02:41:57,574 [Michael] I couldn't believe that knee that Strowman delivered to Lesnar. 3496 02:41:57,641 --> 02:41:59,242 It shook the champion. 3497 02:41:59,309 --> 02:42:01,344 [Corey] It would've knocked out a lesser man. 3498 02:42:01,411 --> 02:42:04,981 [Booker T] But Brock Lesnar came right back with a big right hand, guys. 3499 02:42:05,048 --> 02:42:07,551 -[Corey] Yes. -[Michael] Strowman focuses on Kane. 3500 02:42:07,617 --> 02:42:11,888 Brock Lesnar just wandering around outside the ring, looking to regroup. 3501 02:42:12,389 --> 02:42:13,290 [Kane grunting] 3502 02:42:13,356 --> 02:42:15,659 [Michael] Kane now has Strowman where he wants him. 3503 02:42:16,259 --> 02:42:19,262 Meanwhile, Lesnar with a steel chair! And, again, legal! 3504 02:42:19,329 --> 02:42:21,598 No disqualification, Triple Threat… 3505 02:42:21,665 --> 02:42:22,799 [announcers] Oh! 3506 02:42:22,866 --> 02:42:25,869 [Michael] Strowman just punched the chair out of Lesnar's hand and floored him! 3507 02:42:25,936 --> 02:42:27,671 [Corey] Good God, man! 3508 02:42:28,739 --> 02:42:30,107 [Michael] Are you kidding me?! 3509 02:42:30,173 --> 02:42:32,109 Lesnar over the top rope. 3510 02:42:32,175 --> 02:42:33,710 [Corey] Brock Lesnar might be out… 3511 02:42:33,777 --> 02:42:37,380 [Booker T] Let me tell you. I just saw a look in Brock Lesnar's eyes 3512 02:42:37,447 --> 02:42:39,182 that I've never seen before. 3513 02:42:39,249 --> 02:42:41,017 [crowd cheering loudly] 3514 02:42:41,084 --> 02:42:43,687 [Michael] You should see the look on Paul Heyman's face out here. 3515 02:42:43,754 --> 02:42:46,156 Heyman doesn't believe what just happened. 3516 02:42:46,223 --> 02:42:48,859 -[Corey] It's the same look we all have. -[Michael] There's the knee! 3517 02:42:48,925 --> 02:42:51,061 There's the knee that caught him on the ear. 3518 02:42:51,995 --> 02:42:54,231 And now Lesnar driven into the barricade. 3519 02:42:54,297 --> 02:42:56,466 And this is a little uncomfortable out here. 3520 02:42:58,068 --> 02:43:00,804 [Corey] And take a look at this right hand from Lesnar. 3521 02:43:00,871 --> 02:43:01,905 Wham! 3522 02:43:01,972 --> 02:43:04,775 If that didn't scramble Strowman's brains, I don't know what will. 3523 02:43:04,841 --> 02:43:07,077 [Booker T] That right hand shook Braun Strowman… 3524 02:43:07,144 --> 02:43:09,546 [Michael] And now Strowman carrying steps around. 3525 02:43:09,613 --> 02:43:13,650 Just banged it off the face of Kane, now off the shoulder of Lesnar! 3526 02:43:13,717 --> 02:43:16,253 And Braun Strowman is a one-man wrecking machine! 3527 02:43:19,022 --> 02:43:20,157 [crowd whistling] 3528 02:43:20,223 --> 02:43:22,359 [Michael] Hey, Corey, I ask you this every week. 3529 02:43:22,425 --> 02:43:25,095 But now, watching the damage he's caused here tonight, 3530 02:43:25,162 --> 02:43:27,264 how do you stop Brock Lesnar? 3531 02:43:27,330 --> 02:43:29,199 -[Corey] Uh… -[Michael] Seriously! 3532 02:43:29,266 --> 02:43:32,335 [Corey] Braun Strowman… I mean, you don't stop Braun Strowman. 3533 02:43:35,005 --> 02:43:37,274 [Michael] I mean, now, Braun is trying to find a weapon, 3534 02:43:37,340 --> 02:43:38,942 just what this guy needs. 3535 02:43:39,976 --> 02:43:41,978 What I meant to say was how do you stop Braun? 3536 02:43:42,045 --> 02:43:44,414 [Corey] Let's give Godzilla a machine gun! 3537 02:43:44,481 --> 02:43:47,484 -[Michael laughing] -[Booker T] No disqualification, guys. 3538 02:43:47,551 --> 02:43:48,585 No rules. 3539 02:43:49,085 --> 02:43:50,253 [Michael] Indeed. 3540 02:43:50,320 --> 02:43:54,324 And Braun Strowman with a table is just not a sight you wanna see. 3541 02:43:54,391 --> 02:43:55,959 [crowd cheering] 3542 02:43:56,026 --> 02:43:59,229 [Michael] And they love tables in Philadelphia, there's no doubt about that. 3543 02:43:59,296 --> 02:44:03,833 But, I mean, guys, Kane and Lesnar are still down and out outside the ring. 3544 02:44:05,001 --> 02:44:07,904 [Booker T] Braun Strowman, guys, is trying to let the world know 3545 02:44:07,971 --> 02:44:11,441 that he's staking his claim here tonight at the Royal Rumble. 3546 02:44:11,508 --> 02:44:13,510 [Michael] Gonna show you earlier on in this match. 3547 02:44:13,577 --> 02:44:15,912 Watch this knee from Strowman. 3548 02:44:15,979 --> 02:44:19,683 How the hell Brock Lesnar wasn't knocked out by that is beyond me. 3549 02:44:19,749 --> 02:44:22,786 [Corey] And then Lesnar would answer with his right hand. 3550 02:44:22,853 --> 02:44:24,087 [Michael] Here you go. 3551 02:44:24,154 --> 02:44:25,155 [Corey and Michael] Boom! 3552 02:44:25,222 --> 02:44:29,693 [Booker T] When you hit a man with a shot like Braun hit Brock with, 3553 02:44:29,759 --> 02:44:32,062 you come back with a right hand, you wonder about yourself. 3554 02:44:32,128 --> 02:44:34,130 [Corey] That… that right hand… 3555 02:44:34,197 --> 02:44:36,800 [Michael] If I got hit by that right hand, I would never move again. 3556 02:44:36,867 --> 02:44:38,835 -[Booker T] Exactly my point. -[Corey chuckling] 3557 02:44:38,902 --> 02:44:41,037 [Michael] And here's Strowman now setting up a table 3558 02:44:41,104 --> 02:44:44,474 Again, what does The Monster need with a table? 3559 02:44:47,110 --> 02:44:48,078 [Strowman grunting] 3560 02:44:48,144 --> 02:44:50,413 [Booker T] Started at a very quick pace, guys. 3561 02:44:50,480 --> 02:44:52,148 It's slowing down just a bit. 3562 02:44:52,215 --> 02:44:53,350 [Michael] Not in a good way. 3563 02:44:53,416 --> 02:44:56,620 [Booker T] Exactly. Braun Strowman is in total control. 3564 02:44:59,856 --> 02:45:03,727 [Michael] Strowman now, uh… strategically, he's setting up a table. 3565 02:45:03,793 --> 02:45:06,363 Kane, looking to get to his feet. 3566 02:45:06,429 --> 02:45:09,099 [crowd cheering, applauding rhythmically] 3567 02:45:11,568 --> 02:45:13,570 [Michael] You know what they say about Philly fans? 3568 02:45:13,637 --> 02:45:14,904 Oh my God, Kane! 3569 02:45:16,606 --> 02:45:18,608 -[Kane grunting] -[Michael] And Strowman! 3570 02:45:19,876 --> 02:45:21,711 [Corey] Two behemoths, and Strowman… 3571 02:45:21,778 --> 02:45:23,179 [Michael] Chokeslam! 3572 02:45:23,246 --> 02:45:25,448 Cover, for the Universal Title! 3573 02:45:25,515 --> 02:45:29,452 Brock Lesnar barrelling over the official to save the match. 3574 02:45:29,519 --> 02:45:30,720 [Corey] Uh-oh, uh-oh. 3575 02:45:30,787 --> 02:45:32,722 [Michael] German Suplex to Strowman! 3576 02:45:32,789 --> 02:45:35,525 [Booker T] Brock is not gonna lose the title that way, guys. 3577 02:45:35,592 --> 02:45:37,260 [Michael] You know where we're going, Corey! 3578 02:45:37,761 --> 02:45:40,330 [Corey] Suplex City! 3579 02:45:40,397 --> 02:45:42,265 [Michael] Triple Germans to Strowman. 3580 02:45:42,832 --> 02:45:45,302 [Booker T] That'll rattle your brain a little bit. 3581 02:45:45,869 --> 02:45:48,371 [Michael] Brock Lesnar just went to Beast Mode. 3582 02:45:49,472 --> 02:45:50,507 [Corey] Wait a minute. 3583 02:45:50,573 --> 02:45:53,910 [Michael] Meanwhile, Strowman picking Brock up and put him through a table! 3584 02:45:53,977 --> 02:45:55,011 [Booker T] Ow. 3585 02:45:55,078 --> 02:45:56,813 -[Corey] Cover… -[Michael] For the title! 3586 02:45:56,880 --> 02:45:58,014 Kane breaks it up! 3587 02:46:02,619 --> 02:46:05,121 [Booker T] I'll tell you. I wonder if Brock would've kicked out 3588 02:46:05,188 --> 02:46:07,724 if Kane wouldn't have been there to make that save. 3589 02:46:07,791 --> 02:46:08,992 You gotta wonder. 3590 02:46:09,859 --> 02:46:12,595 [Michael] He was driven through with authority 3591 02:46:13,430 --> 02:46:14,397 to the table. 3592 02:46:15,565 --> 02:46:17,233 [Corey] But let's be honest, 3593 02:46:17,300 --> 02:46:20,270 we just watched Strowman be taken to Suplex City with three Germans, 3594 02:46:20,337 --> 02:46:22,272 and now he's doing this to Kane. 3595 02:46:22,339 --> 02:46:23,673 [Michael] Easily picks up Kane, 3596 02:46:23,740 --> 02:46:26,676 and Strowman shoulder first into the table. 3597 02:46:26,743 --> 02:46:28,979 And it almost looked like Braun knew it was coming, guys, 3598 02:46:29,045 --> 02:46:32,282 and he said, "Let me just drive myself through it to try to brace it." 3599 02:46:32,349 --> 02:46:33,183 I guess. 3600 02:46:34,584 --> 02:46:35,752 Who knows what he's thinking? 3601 02:46:35,819 --> 02:46:39,055 [Booker T] Kane is not ready to give it up just that easy, guys. 3602 02:46:39,122 --> 02:46:41,958 [Corey] I'm not totally certain that Strowman's still feeling okay 3603 02:46:42,025 --> 02:46:43,827 after that right hand from Lesnar. 3604 02:46:44,327 --> 02:46:47,130 [Michael] And now Kane measuring Braun Strowman. 3605 02:46:47,197 --> 02:46:49,666 Could it be The Big Red Machine's night? 3606 02:46:49,733 --> 02:46:51,568 Chokeslam to Braun! 3607 02:46:51,634 --> 02:46:55,038 Cover by Kane for the Universal Championship! 3608 02:46:55,105 --> 02:46:57,340 And Brock Lesnar breaks it up. 3609 02:46:57,407 --> 02:47:00,510 [Corey chuckling] Lesnar just dragging Kane around the ring. 3610 02:47:00,577 --> 02:47:01,811 This is freaky. Uh-oh! 3611 02:47:01,878 --> 02:47:03,113 -Uh-oh! -[Brock roaring] 3612 02:47:03,847 --> 02:47:05,415 [Michael] F5 by Lesnar. 3613 02:47:06,116 --> 02:47:09,586 Universal Champion looking to retain… 3614 02:47:09,652 --> 02:47:11,955 Strowman with a waistlock, and then a… 3615 02:47:12,022 --> 02:47:14,557 [Corey] He just German Suplexed Brock! 3616 02:47:14,624 --> 02:47:16,659 [Michael] He picked him off the ground in a waistlock 3617 02:47:16,726 --> 02:47:18,762 and then delivered a German Suplex out of the ring. 3618 02:47:18,828 --> 02:47:20,997 [Booker T] Wait a minute. You gotta be kidding me. 3619 02:47:21,064 --> 02:47:23,366 [Michael] No, we're not. [chuckling] 3620 02:47:23,433 --> 02:47:26,603 Booker, the look on your face right now is incredible. 3621 02:47:26,669 --> 02:47:28,772 [Corey] Look at the power of Strowman here. 3622 02:47:28,838 --> 02:47:31,141 Powerslam right through the table. 3623 02:47:31,641 --> 02:47:34,611 Several moments ago, Lesnar has since recovered, but… 3624 02:47:34,677 --> 02:47:36,146 [Michael] How strong do you have to be 3625 02:47:36,212 --> 02:47:39,182 to waistlock Brock Lesnar into a German Suplex out of the ring? 3626 02:47:39,249 --> 02:47:41,251 [Corey] I'm not an expert on strongman competitions 3627 02:47:41,317 --> 02:47:42,852 like Strowman used to compete in, 3628 02:47:42,919 --> 02:47:45,055 but I assure you throwing the Universal Champion 3629 02:47:45,121 --> 02:47:46,122 was not one of the events. 3630 02:47:46,189 --> 02:47:47,524 [Michael] And-- Come on. 3631 02:47:47,590 --> 02:47:49,359 Braun and Brock Lesnar out here at ringside. 3632 02:47:49,426 --> 02:47:53,096 This is a very uncomfortable situation for us and for Lesnar! 3633 02:47:53,163 --> 02:47:54,364 Into the barricade! 3634 02:47:54,431 --> 02:47:57,600 [Booker T] What impresses me about Braun is his stamina. 3635 02:47:57,667 --> 02:48:01,237 It seems like he's got a motor that just won't quit. 3636 02:48:01,304 --> 02:48:04,941 [Corey] At 385 pounds, to have a gas tank like that-- Uh-oh! 3637 02:48:05,008 --> 02:48:06,342 [Michael] The German announce team 3638 02:48:06,409 --> 02:48:09,279 better hope he doesn't deliver a German Suplex through their table. 3639 02:48:10,080 --> 02:48:11,481 Because-- Oh, there they go. 3640 02:48:11,548 --> 02:48:13,950 Braun Strowman is rearranging furniture again. 3641 02:48:16,719 --> 02:48:19,289 -[Booker T] Stand in front of me, Cole. -[Michael] Yeah. 3642 02:48:19,355 --> 02:48:21,324 [Corey] We're gonna throw him there anyway, Book. 3643 02:48:23,793 --> 02:48:27,130 [Michael] And now, Braun Strowman with the champion, Brock Lesnar. 3644 02:48:28,598 --> 02:48:31,434 Dragging Lesnar back out to the table here at ringside. 3645 02:48:31,501 --> 02:48:34,137 And now it's Brock Lesnar with Strowman up on his shoulder! 3646 02:48:34,204 --> 02:48:37,941 F5! And through the table! 3647 02:48:38,007 --> 02:48:41,377 [Corey] Strowman's face bounced off the top of the table. 3648 02:48:41,444 --> 02:48:44,647 -That's gotta be it! -[Michael] Brock Lesnar with a vicious F5! 3649 02:48:44,714 --> 02:48:47,250 [Booker T] That's the difference about this Brock Lesnar here. 3650 02:48:47,317 --> 02:48:51,154 He's cunning, he's calculating, he waited till the right moment. 3651 02:48:51,221 --> 02:48:52,555 [Michael] And he's strong as hell! 3652 02:48:52,622 --> 02:48:55,358 [Corey] There was nothing cunning about that. That was brute force. 3653 02:48:55,425 --> 02:48:57,427 [Michael] There's a reason he's called The Beast. 3654 02:48:57,927 --> 02:49:00,497 And now what does Brock Lesnar have in mind here? 3655 02:49:00,563 --> 02:49:03,700 Lesnar now turning his attention to our table. 3656 02:49:04,701 --> 02:49:05,935 [Michael] We have nowhere to go. 3657 02:49:06,002 --> 02:49:08,605 [Corey] I'm about to throw the German guy in front of me. 3658 02:49:09,105 --> 02:49:11,174 -[Michael] This is ridiculous. -[Corey] Wait a minute. 3659 02:49:11,241 --> 02:49:12,408 [Michael] Oh my God! 3660 02:49:12,475 --> 02:49:13,710 Oh my God, Lesnar! 3661 02:49:13,776 --> 02:49:16,880 -Lesnar with our table on top of Strowman! -[Corey] Oh! 3662 02:49:17,647 --> 02:49:18,815 He's dead. 3663 02:49:18,882 --> 02:49:22,652 [Michael] Braun Strowman… Braun Strowman has been buried! 3664 02:49:22,719 --> 02:49:26,823 Buried under the announce table by the champion, Lesnar. 3665 02:49:26,890 --> 02:49:30,059 [Corey] What lengths is Lesnar willing to go… 3666 02:49:30,126 --> 02:49:32,595 -[Brock grunting] -[Corey] …to retain his Universal Title? 3667 02:49:32,662 --> 02:49:34,030 [Michael] Kane's back on his feet. 3668 02:49:34,097 --> 02:49:36,099 And Kane turns his attention to Lesnar. 3669 02:49:36,166 --> 02:49:38,968 And now Kane with Lesnar in a Chokeslam situation. 3670 02:49:39,035 --> 02:49:42,005 Lesnar able to reverse it, Kane up top! 3671 02:49:43,606 --> 02:49:45,208 [Booker T] Oh wow! 3672 02:49:45,275 --> 02:49:47,577 [Michael] Kane onto the Spanish announce table! 3673 02:49:48,444 --> 02:49:51,414 -And it finally crashes through! -[Brock roaring] 3674 02:49:51,481 --> 02:49:53,850 [Corey] Guys, Braun Strowman hasn't moved. 3675 02:49:54,417 --> 02:49:56,686 He is lifeless under the announce table. 3676 02:49:57,754 --> 02:50:00,089 [Booker T] Talking about the beast in Brock Lesnar, 3677 02:50:00,156 --> 02:50:02,258 you're seeing it right now, guys. 3678 02:50:02,325 --> 02:50:05,094 [Michael] This man is the most incredible champion we've ever seen. 3679 02:50:05,161 --> 02:50:07,096 Braun Strowman just flipped the table! 3680 02:50:07,163 --> 02:50:09,933 -Just picked up the table and tossed it! -[Booker T] Wait a minute, Cole. 3681 02:50:10,767 --> 02:50:13,570 [Michael] And now The Beast and The Monster are face-to-face. 3682 02:50:13,636 --> 02:50:15,205 And Lesnar can't believe it. 3683 02:50:15,271 --> 02:50:18,541 A look of disbelief in the face of Brock Lesnar. 3684 02:50:20,109 --> 02:50:23,479 And now, Lesnar-- Get the hell out of the way! Get the hell out of here! 3685 02:50:24,480 --> 02:50:26,115 Strowman with a kick right to the face! 3686 02:50:26,182 --> 02:50:29,485 [Corey] And Brock's skull just bounced off the steel ring stairs. 3687 02:50:30,753 --> 02:50:33,056 [Michael] Now, Strowman with the champion back in the ring. 3688 02:50:33,122 --> 02:50:35,758 Braun Strowman, looking to somehow to win the Universal Championship. 3689 02:50:35,825 --> 02:50:37,927 [Booker T] Definitely not for the faint of heart, 3690 02:50:37,994 --> 02:50:39,929 this match here tonight, guys. 3691 02:50:39,996 --> 02:50:42,999 This is as real as real can get. 3692 02:50:43,833 --> 02:50:47,103 [Michael] And Braun Strowman now has the champion in his sights. 3693 02:50:47,971 --> 02:50:50,306 And now, there it is, the powerslam! 3694 02:50:50,373 --> 02:50:52,742 -[Corey] New champ… Whoa! -[Booker T] Oh no, no. 3695 02:50:55,578 --> 02:50:57,080 [Michael] Strowman wants to punish him. 3696 02:50:57,146 --> 02:51:02,418 He realizes it's gonna take more than a powerslam to take out Lesnar. 3697 02:51:02,485 --> 02:51:04,487 And once again, the powerslam. 3698 02:51:04,554 --> 02:51:07,557 Cover. No, Kane, chair. 3699 02:51:07,624 --> 02:51:10,693 Back of the spine of Braun Strowman. 3700 02:51:10,760 --> 02:51:11,928 [Braun grunting] 3701 02:51:11,995 --> 02:51:14,397 [Michael] And now Kane with a weapon in hand. 3702 02:51:14,464 --> 02:51:16,366 [Corey] Oh! Right to the abdomen. 3703 02:51:16,866 --> 02:51:21,304 [Booker T] Guys, Kane is very familiar with this position right here. 3704 02:51:21,371 --> 02:51:22,538 This is nothing new. 3705 02:51:25,608 --> 02:51:26,709 [chair clatters] 3706 02:51:26,776 --> 02:51:30,079 [Michael] Braun Strowman has been sent outside the ring. 3707 02:51:30,146 --> 02:51:34,851 Kane now turns his attention to the Universal Champion, Brock Lesnar. 3708 02:51:34,917 --> 02:51:35,785 [Paul] No! 3709 02:51:36,586 --> 02:51:41,224 [Booker T] How many men have we seen go down to this Big Red Machine, Kane? 3710 02:51:41,724 --> 02:51:43,793 -How many? -[Corey] Countless, Booker. 3711 02:51:43,860 --> 02:51:45,528 [Michael] …it's a disaster here at ringside. 3712 02:51:45,595 --> 02:51:47,263 [Corey] And The Beast could join the list. 3713 02:51:47,330 --> 02:51:49,399 [Michael] Braun Strowman back on the apron. 3714 02:51:49,465 --> 02:51:53,303 Kane driven into The Monster. Brock Lesnar with Kane on his shoulders! 3715 02:51:53,369 --> 02:51:56,239 Brock Lesnar with an F5 onto the chair! 3716 02:51:57,573 --> 02:51:59,108 Cover by Brock! 3717 02:51:59,175 --> 02:52:00,543 Hooks the leg. 3718 02:52:00,610 --> 02:52:04,180 Ladies and gentlemen, Lesnar retains the Universal Title. 3719 02:52:05,014 --> 02:52:09,786 [JoJo] Here is your winner and still the Universal Champion, 3720 02:52:09,852 --> 02:52:11,721 Brock Lesnar! 3721 02:52:11,788 --> 02:52:14,090 [Michael] What an incredible match. 3722 02:52:14,157 --> 02:52:16,592 [Corey] Pure chaos, pure carnage. 3723 02:52:17,093 --> 02:52:19,896 Uh, the entire ringside area has been destroyed. 3724 02:52:19,962 --> 02:52:21,464 Bodies have been broken. 3725 02:52:21,531 --> 02:52:22,832 It was barbaric. 3726 02:52:22,899 --> 02:52:24,901 ["Next Big Thing" playing] 3727 02:52:25,768 --> 02:52:29,205 [Corey] But Brock Lesnar remains your Universal Champion. 3728 02:52:29,272 --> 02:52:32,075 [Michael] And Brock Lesnar still the champion. 3729 02:52:32,141 --> 02:52:36,312 [Booker T] Talk about The Monster, but The Beast definitely stepped up tonight. 3730 02:52:36,379 --> 02:52:39,782 And still the Universal Champion. 3731 02:52:42,318 --> 02:52:43,720 [crowd cheering] 3732 02:52:43,786 --> 02:52:47,690 [Michael] It is an absolute just disaster area at ringside. 3733 02:52:47,757 --> 02:52:51,427 [Corey] How apropos is the name of Lesnar's F5 maneuver? 3734 02:52:51,494 --> 02:52:54,330 'Cause that's what it looks like just ran through ringside. 3735 02:52:55,164 --> 02:52:57,867 [Michael] Wait. Strowman is back on his feet. 3736 02:52:57,934 --> 02:53:00,636 Braun Strowman is back on his feet. 3737 02:53:01,337 --> 02:53:03,206 -And he's screaming… -[Braun] You didn't beat me! 3738 02:53:03,940 --> 02:53:06,876 [Michael] …that you didn't beat me, that you didn't pin me. 3739 02:53:07,443 --> 02:53:09,545 Strowman yelling at the champion. 3740 02:53:10,313 --> 02:53:12,882 [Booker T] Got a feeling we're gonna see these two back in the ring 3741 02:53:12,949 --> 02:53:15,551 sometime very soon. 3742 02:53:16,219 --> 02:53:20,022 [Michael] Lesnar survives as Universal Champion. 3743 02:53:28,698 --> 02:53:29,699 Get a good look. 3744 02:53:31,801 --> 02:53:33,436 [dramatic music playing] 3745 02:53:36,239 --> 02:53:38,241 [John] WrestleMania is about moments. 3746 02:53:39,442 --> 02:53:40,410 It's about emotion. 3747 02:53:40,476 --> 02:53:44,814 The culmination of a year's journey happening right in front of your eyes. 3748 02:53:44,881 --> 02:53:46,182 Will you marry me? 3749 02:53:46,749 --> 02:53:50,119 You were witnessing such a real moment. 3750 02:53:50,186 --> 02:53:52,255 I never thought I'd ever hear those words. 3751 02:53:52,321 --> 02:53:55,525 It was a secret from everyone, and that's what makes is speacial for the fans. 3752 02:53:55,591 --> 02:53:58,528 [Michael] One of the greatest WrestleMania moments ever. 3753 02:53:59,495 --> 02:54:01,497 I didn't just hear it, I felt it. 3754 02:54:02,231 --> 02:54:04,767 [Michael] Welcome home, Matt and Jeff. 3755 02:54:08,037 --> 02:54:11,808 [Roman] I'm gonna share the ring with The Undertaker in front of 70,000 people. 3756 02:54:12,708 --> 02:54:15,478 You don't get many moments like this, if ever, in your life. 3757 02:54:16,312 --> 02:54:19,348 This is the top of the mountain. He is that guy. 3758 02:54:20,316 --> 02:54:23,920 It's kinda surreal right now. 30-plus years of my life. 3759 02:54:26,289 --> 02:54:28,224 We'll see what tomorrow brings. 3760 02:54:28,291 --> 02:54:32,462 [crowd clapping rhythmically] Thank you 'Taker! Thank you 'Taker! 3761 02:54:38,935 --> 02:54:40,236 [music fades] 3762 02:54:41,370 --> 02:54:42,872 We're on The Road To WrestleMania. 3763 02:54:42,939 --> 02:54:45,775 Many potholes, many pitfalls, as you can tell. 3764 02:54:45,842 --> 02:54:50,246 Our next stop is next month, the Elimination Chamber Match. 3765 02:54:50,313 --> 02:54:55,151 Devastating, foreboding. The structure, one of the most dangerous in WWE history. 3766 02:54:55,218 --> 02:54:58,521 Sixteen feet tall, ten tons, two people start, 3767 02:54:58,588 --> 02:55:01,491 four others locked in pods, to be released at regular intervals, 3768 02:55:01,557 --> 02:55:03,025 last man standing wins. 3769 02:55:03,092 --> 02:55:06,729 Elimination Chamber, the Raw exclusive Pay-Per-View event 3770 02:55:06,796 --> 02:55:10,466 comes to Las Vegas, Nevada, four weeks from tonight. 3771 02:55:10,533 --> 02:55:13,035 Of course, on the WWE Network. 3772 02:55:13,102 --> 02:55:16,806 But this is the Royal Rumble, sold out in Philadelphia. 3773 02:55:16,873 --> 02:55:19,041 Absolutely unbelievable couple of days. 3774 02:55:19,108 --> 02:55:23,546 We wanna send a special thanks to Little Mix, featuring Stormzy for "Power." 3775 02:55:23,613 --> 02:55:25,882 One of the official themes of WWE Royal Rumble 3776 02:55:25,948 --> 02:55:27,483 from the album "Glory Days," 3777 02:55:27,550 --> 02:55:30,519 available now on iTunes and Spotify. 3778 02:55:30,586 --> 02:55:34,090 [Michael] Ladies and gentlemen, up next is history. 3779 02:55:34,156 --> 02:55:38,194 For the first time every, 30 women will compete in a Royal Rumble Match 3780 02:55:38,261 --> 02:55:40,763 with the ultimate prize at stake. 3781 02:55:40,830 --> 02:55:43,599 A guaranteed opportunity at WrestleMania. 3782 02:55:43,666 --> 02:55:48,237 The journey began with a bombshell announcement from Stephanie McMahon. 3783 02:55:50,840 --> 02:55:52,675 [pensive music playing] 3784 02:55:52,742 --> 02:55:57,013 [Stephanie] Three years ago a revolution started in the WWE 3785 02:55:57,079 --> 02:56:00,349 led by all of the women in this ring 3786 02:56:00,416 --> 02:56:05,154 and every single woman to ever step foot inside the squared circle. 3787 02:56:05,888 --> 02:56:10,259 All of you turned that revolution into an evolution. 3788 02:56:10,326 --> 02:56:13,663 [Michael] The first-ever Women's 30-minute Iron Man Match. 3789 02:56:13,729 --> 02:56:18,034 For the first time ever women will step foot inside Hell In A Cell. 3790 02:56:18,100 --> 02:56:22,772 [Tom] First-ever Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match. 3791 02:56:23,439 --> 02:56:26,142 [Stephanie] Because of you, the Divas Division 3792 02:56:26,208 --> 02:56:28,344 became the Women's Division. 3793 02:56:30,746 --> 02:56:33,983 You became the Superstars 3794 02:56:34,050 --> 02:56:37,753 and the headliners main eventing just like the guys. 3795 02:56:38,721 --> 02:56:40,723 But that's not enough. 3796 02:56:41,591 --> 02:56:42,458 [music fades] 3797 02:56:43,592 --> 02:56:45,595 [Stephanie] What do you say, ladies? 3798 02:56:45,661 --> 02:56:48,497 -You make history once again. -["Power" by Little Mix playing] 3799 02:56:48,564 --> 02:56:53,069 For the very first time an all-women's Royal Rumble Match. 3800 02:56:53,135 --> 02:56:54,604 [crowd cheering] 3801 02:56:57,473 --> 02:57:00,142 ♪ Hold up, no, you didn't bow, bow ♪ 3802 02:57:00,209 --> 02:57:02,945 ♪ I ain't the chick To walk behind you 'round town ♪ 3803 02:57:03,012 --> 02:57:05,581 ♪ Just 'cause you're packing, packing Whoop, down south ♪ 3804 02:57:05,648 --> 02:57:07,950 ♪ That don't mean I'm ever gonna take it lying down ♪ 3805 02:57:08,017 --> 02:57:11,354 ♪ Baby, oh, I'm a machine when I do it ♪ 3806 02:57:11,420 --> 02:57:14,056 ♪ I'll be catching fire Gasoline when I do it ♪ 3807 02:57:14,123 --> 02:57:16,592 ♪ You're the man ♪ 3808 02:57:16,659 --> 02:57:19,595 ♪ But I got the I got the, I got the power ♪ 3809 02:57:19,662 --> 02:57:22,264 ♪ You make rain ♪ 3810 02:57:22,331 --> 02:57:25,101 ♪ But I make it I make it, I make it shower ♪ 3811 02:57:25,167 --> 02:57:27,536 ♪ You should know ♪ 3812 02:57:27,603 --> 02:57:30,339 ♪ I'm the one who's in control ♪ 3813 02:57:30,840 --> 02:57:36,045 ♪ I'll let you come take the wheel Long as you don't forget ♪ 3814 02:57:37,446 --> 02:57:38,948 ♪ Who got the power ♪ 3815 02:57:39,682 --> 02:57:42,485 [Asuka] No one is ready for Asuka. 3816 02:57:43,219 --> 02:57:45,254 [Naomi] This year's Royal Rumble is popping off! 3817 02:57:45,321 --> 02:57:48,758 Everyone will feel the glow. 3818 02:57:48,824 --> 02:57:50,026 ♪ Who got the power ♪ 3819 02:57:50,092 --> 02:57:53,496 [Carmella] Everybody knows when it comes to making history, I'm money. 3820 02:57:53,562 --> 02:57:55,698 [Sasha] Being part of history isn't enough. 3821 02:57:55,765 --> 02:57:59,835 I won't settle for anything less than being the last woman standing. 3822 02:57:59,902 --> 02:58:00,936 ♪ Hold up ♪ 3823 02:58:01,003 --> 02:58:03,773 [Nia] The Road to WrestleMania is clear. 3824 02:58:03,839 --> 02:58:10,146 It's one irresistible force plowing through 29 highly movable objects. 3825 02:58:10,746 --> 02:58:13,449 [Sonya] So, ladies, put your hair up and square up. 3826 02:58:13,516 --> 02:58:17,753 'Cause everything I have fought for has led me to this moment. 3827 02:58:17,820 --> 02:58:20,389 ♪ You're the man ♪ 3828 02:58:20,456 --> 02:58:23,359 ♪ But I got the I got the, I got the power ♪ 3829 02:58:23,426 --> 02:58:25,428 [Michael] It's every woman for herself! 3830 02:58:25,494 --> 02:58:28,931 The first-ever Women's Royal Rumble Match. 3831 02:58:28,998 --> 02:58:32,435 [Corey] Someone's gonna earn a guaranteed championship opportunity at WrestleMania. 3832 02:58:32,501 --> 02:58:34,437 [Stephanie] You make history once again. 3833 02:58:35,471 --> 02:58:37,039 ♪ Who got the power ♪ 3834 02:58:37,106 --> 02:58:38,174 [music stops] 3835 02:58:40,109 --> 02:58:41,310 [crowd cheering] 3836 02:58:41,377 --> 02:58:45,247 [JoJo] The following contest is the first-ever 3837 02:58:45,314 --> 02:58:50,486 30-Woman Royal Rumble Match. 3838 02:58:50,553 --> 02:58:52,388 [Michael] A standing ovation. 3839 02:58:52,455 --> 02:58:54,390 [JoJo] In a moment, the two Superstars 3840 02:58:54,457 --> 02:58:58,594 that drew number one and number two will start in the ring. 3841 02:58:58,661 --> 02:59:02,698 Every 90 seconds another Superstar will join the match. 3842 02:59:02,765 --> 02:59:08,037 This will continue until all 30 Superstars have joined in. 3843 02:59:08,104 --> 02:59:12,408 Eliminations occur when a Superstar is thrown over the top rope 3844 02:59:12,475 --> 02:59:15,277 with both feet hitting the floor. 3845 02:59:15,344 --> 02:59:18,380 The last woman standing in the ring 3846 02:59:18,447 --> 02:59:22,318 will be declared your Royal Rumble winner 3847 02:59:22,384 --> 02:59:26,122 and will go on to face the champion of her choice 3848 02:59:26,188 --> 02:59:29,959 at WrestleMania. 3849 02:59:30,025 --> 02:59:31,494 [crowd cheering] 3850 02:59:31,560 --> 02:59:35,731 [JoJo] Now, please welcome the special guest ring announcer, 3851 02:59:35,798 --> 02:59:39,235 Maria Menounos. 3852 02:59:40,836 --> 02:59:42,204 Thanks, JoJo. 3853 02:59:43,139 --> 02:59:47,977 No one has worked harder for this moment than these ladies. 3854 02:59:49,345 --> 02:59:52,181 And I am honored to be a part of this historic moment 3855 02:59:52,248 --> 02:59:54,917 and a part of the Women's Evolution. 3856 02:59:55,618 --> 02:59:58,120 [scattered cheering, applauding] 3857 02:59:58,187 --> 02:59:59,255 I get it. 3858 02:59:59,822 --> 03:00:01,957 I get it. [chuckling] 3859 03:00:02,024 --> 03:00:06,729 And now, introducing our special guest commentator… 3860 03:00:06,796 --> 03:00:07,897 [crowd jeering] 3861 03:00:07,963 --> 03:00:11,901 …Stephanie McMahon. 3862 03:00:12,468 --> 03:00:14,603 ["Welcome To The Queendom" by Jim Johnston playing] 3863 03:00:14,670 --> 03:00:17,640 [Michael] Well, ladies and gentlemen, a true honor for Stephanie McMahon 3864 03:00:17,706 --> 03:00:20,176 to be joining Corey and myself at ringside tonight 3865 03:00:20,242 --> 03:00:23,479 for the historic Women's Royal Rumble Match. 3866 03:00:23,546 --> 03:00:26,415 She is the Chief Brand Officer of WWE, 3867 03:00:26,482 --> 03:00:28,751 and, of course, the Commissioner for Monday Night Raw. 3868 03:00:28,818 --> 03:00:32,421 She's a former Women's Champion in her own right. 3869 03:00:32,488 --> 03:00:34,990 And, Corey, really one of the trailblazers. 3870 03:00:35,057 --> 03:00:38,527 She won't tell you so, but she really is one of the trailblazers 3871 03:00:38,594 --> 03:00:39,962 in this Women's Evolution. 3872 03:00:40,029 --> 03:00:42,998 [Corey] I absolutely believe and agree with that 100%. 3873 03:00:43,065 --> 03:00:46,769 Stephanie has been integral to the Women's Evolution here in WWE. 3874 03:00:46,836 --> 03:00:50,139 She is as proud of what's about to go down as anybody in the world, 3875 03:00:50,206 --> 03:00:51,607 and with very good reason. 3876 03:00:52,942 --> 03:00:55,077 And Stephanie joining us here tonight. 3877 03:00:55,144 --> 03:00:57,847 Just an honor and a privilege to be a part of this. 3878 03:01:03,886 --> 03:01:06,455 Very proud moment for everyone here. 3879 03:01:06,522 --> 03:01:09,291 ["Fight Me" by def rebel playing] 3880 03:01:16,966 --> 03:01:20,803 [Maria] Introducing our Raw Women's Champion, 3881 03:01:20,870 --> 03:01:23,339 Alexa Bliss! 3882 03:01:23,405 --> 03:01:25,507 [Michael] We wanna officially welcome Stephanie McMahon 3883 03:01:25,574 --> 03:01:27,343 to the commentary table tonight. 3884 03:01:27,409 --> 03:01:30,246 And Stephanie, here is a woman, Alexa Bliss who's made history. 3885 03:01:30,312 --> 03:01:33,682 She was the first woman to hold the Raw and then the SmackDown Live 3886 03:01:33,749 --> 03:01:35,284 Women's Championships. 3887 03:01:35,351 --> 03:01:39,822 [Stephanie] Yes. I am, uh… I'm overwhelmed at the moment, Michael, Corey. 3888 03:01:39,889 --> 03:01:43,425 It's great to be here. I am just absolutely blown away. 3889 03:01:44,226 --> 03:01:46,695 [Corey] Very exciting to be a part of, absolutely. 3890 03:01:46,762 --> 03:01:48,764 ["Recognition" by CFO$ playing] 3891 03:01:55,404 --> 03:02:01,410 [Maria] And introducing our SmackDown Women's Champion, 3892 03:02:01,477 --> 03:02:03,779 Charlotte Flair! 3893 03:02:03,846 --> 03:02:06,615 [Michael] Charlotte's held both the Raw and SmackDown Women's Titles. 3894 03:02:06,682 --> 03:02:08,384 She's a five-time champion, 3895 03:02:08,450 --> 03:02:10,052 and, Stephanie, she made history 3896 03:02:10,119 --> 03:02:13,055 when she competed with Sasha Banks back in 2016 3897 03:02:13,122 --> 03:02:16,392 for the first-ever Hell In A Cell Match for the women. 3898 03:02:16,458 --> 03:02:19,261 [Stephanie] That's correct. First-ever Hell In A Cell Match, 3899 03:02:19,328 --> 03:02:22,865 there was the first-ever Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match, 3900 03:02:22,931 --> 03:02:25,901 and now the first-ever Women's Royal Rumble Match. 3901 03:02:25,968 --> 03:02:28,971 [Michael] The winner of this Rumble Match will choose one of those two ladies 3902 03:02:29,038 --> 03:02:31,440 to meet for the championship at WrestleMania. 3903 03:02:31,507 --> 03:02:34,376 [Corey] Obviously, Alexa and Sasha want the best seats in the house. 3904 03:02:34,443 --> 03:02:37,446 And the moment you've been waiting for entrant number one is… 3905 03:02:39,415 --> 03:02:41,684 ["Sky's the Limit" by CFO$ playing] 3906 03:02:41,750 --> 03:02:45,621 [Maria] …Sasha Banks! 3907 03:02:45,688 --> 03:02:47,523 [Michael] It's Boss Time! 3908 03:02:47,589 --> 03:02:51,193 And it's almost appropriate that Sasha Banks kicks off 3909 03:02:51,260 --> 03:02:53,462 the first-ever Women's Royal Rumble 3910 03:02:53,529 --> 03:02:58,033 because back in July of 2015, Stephanie McMahon brought Sasha Banks 3911 03:02:58,967 --> 03:03:02,438 along with Charlotte and Becky Lynch to WWE, 3912 03:03:02,504 --> 03:03:05,774 and it took the Women's Evolution to the next step. 3913 03:03:08,811 --> 03:03:11,213 [Corey] Banks certainly has a tall task ahead of her. 3914 03:03:11,280 --> 03:03:13,782 As much as Sasha would love to make history 3915 03:03:13,849 --> 03:03:16,352 and win the first-ever Women's Royal Rumble Match, 3916 03:03:16,418 --> 03:03:19,955 that is gonna be a lot easier talked about than actually acted on. 3917 03:03:20,022 --> 03:03:23,559 [Stephanie] Sasha's making history right now just by being the first entrant. 3918 03:03:23,625 --> 03:03:24,927 [Michael] Indeed, and the… 3919 03:03:24,993 --> 03:03:30,599 And our second entrant is… 3920 03:03:32,167 --> 03:03:34,870 ["Celtic Invasion" by CFO$ playing] 3921 03:03:34,937 --> 03:03:35,938 [crowd cheering] 3922 03:03:36,005 --> 03:03:38,273 [Maria] …Becky Lynch! 3923 03:03:38,340 --> 03:03:41,777 [Michael] And another trailblazer in the Women's Evolution, 3924 03:03:41,844 --> 03:03:46,715 Becky Lynch from SmackDown Live to square off with Sasha Banks of Raw 3925 03:03:46,782 --> 03:03:50,019 to kickoff the first-ever Women's Royal Rumble. 3926 03:03:50,085 --> 03:03:52,721 And this match is presented by Rocket League. 3927 03:03:52,788 --> 03:03:57,726 Available for Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC. 3928 03:03:57,793 --> 03:04:00,562 Rocket League has always been supportive of the Women's Revolution. 3929 03:04:00,629 --> 03:04:03,432 They were the sponsors to the 2017 Mae Young Classic, 3930 03:04:03,499 --> 03:04:07,469 and it's great to have them back at the first-ever Women's Royal Rumble Match 3931 03:04:07,536 --> 03:04:08,470 as well. 3932 03:04:09,304 --> 03:04:12,107 [Corey] Obviously, tonight has been very emotional for all these women 3933 03:04:12,174 --> 03:04:14,510 that have been and will be involved in the Women's Evolution. 3934 03:04:15,077 --> 03:04:17,813 I think it's gonna be key to any one of these competitors 3935 03:04:17,880 --> 03:04:19,581 to keep their emotions in check 3936 03:04:19,648 --> 03:04:22,684 and not let the magnitude of the moment get to them. 3937 03:04:22,751 --> 03:04:26,822 [Michael] And Stephanie, Becky Lynch, someone with a long, hard, arduous road 3938 03:04:26,889 --> 03:04:28,924 to finally make it to WWE. 3939 03:04:28,991 --> 03:04:31,760 [Stephanie] She's traveled all over the world, held numerous jobs, 3940 03:04:31,827 --> 03:04:37,299 and was actually thinking about not coming back to WWE 3941 03:04:37,366 --> 03:04:40,402 until she had a conversation with Finn Bálor, who actually trained her, 3942 03:04:40,469 --> 03:04:44,206 and she said, "I feel like I'm missing out on a huge part of my life." 3943 03:04:44,273 --> 03:04:46,175 And he said, "You need to go for this." 3944 03:04:46,241 --> 03:04:49,344 And that's exactly what Becky Lynch did, and look where she is now. 3945 03:04:49,411 --> 03:04:52,047 [Michael] And what a performance by Finn Bálor earlier tonight 3946 03:04:52,114 --> 03:04:53,849 in the Men's Royal Rumble Match. 3947 03:04:53,916 --> 03:04:58,187 And Sasha Banks, probably wearing the Wonder Woman gear here tonight as well. 3948 03:04:58,253 --> 03:05:02,558 Becky and Sasha underway, first-ever Women's Royal Rumble Match. 3949 03:05:02,624 --> 03:05:03,459 And again, the rules. 3950 03:05:03,525 --> 03:05:05,861 Over the top rope both feet hit the floor, you're eliminated. 3951 03:05:05,928 --> 03:05:08,564 Last woman standing is heading to WrestleMania. 3952 03:05:11,533 --> 03:05:13,735 Corey, early strategy for these two women? 3953 03:05:14,236 --> 03:05:17,239 [Corey] I think at this point you wanna eliminate people as fast as possible, 3954 03:05:17,306 --> 03:05:19,508 maybe get a little downtime-- There you go. 3955 03:05:19,575 --> 03:05:22,177 [Michael] Oh, went for the Backstabber, Becky hung on. 3956 03:05:22,244 --> 03:05:25,747 [Corey] It's harder to succeed the more full that the ring gets. 3957 03:05:25,814 --> 03:05:28,183 [Michael] Again, you gotta imagine the nerves, the butterflies 3958 03:05:28,250 --> 03:05:30,452 for these two women kicking off the Rumble Match. 3959 03:05:30,519 --> 03:05:32,654 Deep arm drag by Becky. 3960 03:05:32,721 --> 03:05:33,622 And another one. 3961 03:05:33,689 --> 03:05:35,190 And now into the armbar. 3962 03:05:35,757 --> 03:05:38,961 Stephanie, you even admitted how nervous you were heading into tonight. 3963 03:05:39,027 --> 03:05:40,696 [Stephanie] I am. I'm incredibly nervous. 3964 03:05:40,762 --> 03:05:43,966 I'm excited. This is… this is history in the making right now. 3965 03:05:44,032 --> 03:05:45,868 [Corey] You haven't stopped smiling all day! 3966 03:05:45,934 --> 03:05:47,769 [Michael] Sasha looking for The Bank Statement. 3967 03:05:47,836 --> 03:05:51,440 Not sure what that would get her, though, Corey. And Becky with the Disarm-Her. 3968 03:05:51,507 --> 03:05:54,476 [Corey] Both of these women will look for submissions 'cause it's their go-to, 3969 03:05:54,543 --> 03:05:56,979 and, ultimately, they wanna incapacitate their opponents. 3970 03:05:57,045 --> 03:05:59,515 Even though you may not be able to pick up a submission victory, 3971 03:05:59,581 --> 03:06:03,051 you can do significant damage to a limb or a body part of your opponent. 3972 03:06:03,552 --> 03:06:04,953 [crowd] Eight, seven… 3973 03:06:05,020 --> 03:06:09,391 [Michael] Who will be entry number three in the Women's Rumble Match? 3974 03:06:09,458 --> 03:06:11,527 [Corey] Double clotheline. Both ladies go down. 3975 03:06:11,593 --> 03:06:13,362 [klaxon sounding] 3976 03:06:13,428 --> 03:06:15,998 ["We Riot" by CFO$ playing] 3977 03:06:16,064 --> 03:06:18,233 [Michael] And from SmackDown Live and The Riott Squad, 3978 03:06:18,300 --> 03:06:20,402 here comes Sarah Logan. 3979 03:06:20,469 --> 03:06:24,139 And here is a young lady, Stephanie, with a very interesting background. 3980 03:06:25,741 --> 03:06:29,945 She joined SmackDown Live from NXT with Liv Morgan and Ruby Riot back in November, 3981 03:06:30,012 --> 03:06:33,782 and, uh, she's from Kentucky, considers herself a backwoods girl. 3982 03:06:33,849 --> 03:06:34,783 [women grunting] 3983 03:06:34,850 --> 03:06:37,786 [Corey] She's got that country attitude right now, 3984 03:06:37,853 --> 03:06:40,189 stomping a mudhole in Becky Lynch. 3985 03:06:40,856 --> 03:06:44,226 [Michael] And now Sasha from behind, looking to take the fight to Sarah Logan. 3986 03:06:44,293 --> 03:06:48,096 The Riott Squad really put the women on notice over on SmackDown Live. 3987 03:06:48,163 --> 03:06:50,165 [Corey] Riott Squad burst on the scene on SmackDown 3988 03:06:50,232 --> 03:06:52,234 and have done anything and everything they want. 3989 03:06:52,301 --> 03:06:54,136 Made a lot of enemies in a short period of time. 3990 03:06:54,203 --> 03:06:57,539 [Michael] Sarah Logan was once a member of the boys wrestling team, 3991 03:06:57,606 --> 03:07:00,008 and set records in high school. 3992 03:07:00,075 --> 03:07:02,077 [Stephanie] She's used to making history. 3993 03:07:02,578 --> 03:07:05,347 [Michael] And Sarah says it's all about WrestleMania. 3994 03:07:05,847 --> 03:07:07,015 [Stephanie] Oh, oh. Look out! 3995 03:07:07,082 --> 03:07:09,084 [Michael] Looking to eliminate Becky Lynch. 3996 03:07:09,618 --> 03:07:12,187 -[Michael] Sasha from behind. -[Corey] I question Sasha's strategy. 3997 03:07:12,254 --> 03:07:14,957 I don't know why you would save Becky from elimination. 3998 03:07:18,427 --> 03:07:20,562 We heard Jerry Lawler talk about it earlier… 3999 03:07:20,629 --> 03:07:22,631 -Oh my God! -[Michael] What a headbutt! 4000 03:07:22,698 --> 03:07:23,765 [Corey] Banks is out. 4001 03:07:24,499 --> 03:07:27,035 -[Michael] Right to the face. -[Corey] That was pretty awesome! 4002 03:07:27,102 --> 03:07:29,037 [Michael] The point, Corey, every woman for her-- 4003 03:07:29,104 --> 03:07:30,472 Sarah went through the second rope, 4004 03:07:30,539 --> 03:07:32,874 so even if she hits the floor she wouldn't be eliminated here 4005 03:07:32,941 --> 03:07:34,509 'cause you have to go over the top rope. 4006 03:07:34,576 --> 03:07:36,712 Watch the headbutt again from Sarah Logan. 4007 03:07:37,379 --> 03:07:38,213 [Michael exclaiming] 4008 03:07:38,280 --> 03:07:39,648 [Corey] That was very, very unique. 4009 03:07:39,715 --> 03:07:44,753 Very impressive from Sarah Logan, who continues to just beat down Becky Lynch. 4010 03:07:45,320 --> 03:07:49,858 [Michael] Logan very impressive so far in the early going in this Rumble Match. 4011 03:07:49,925 --> 03:07:51,827 [both straining] 4012 03:07:51,893 --> 03:07:55,931 [Michael] Entry number four about to come into the arena. 4013 03:07:55,998 --> 03:07:59,501 [crowd] …four, three, two, one… 4014 03:08:00,369 --> 03:08:01,536 [klaxon sounding] 4015 03:08:02,471 --> 03:08:04,840 ["Stars in the Night" by CFO$ playing] 4016 03:08:04,906 --> 03:08:07,843 [Michael] And from Absolution in Monday Night Raw, 4017 03:08:08,510 --> 03:08:10,012 it's Mandy Rose. 4018 03:08:10,078 --> 03:08:11,747 [Corey] Whoa, ho, ho. 4019 03:08:11,813 --> 03:08:14,483 [Michael] Of course, Paige, the leader of Absolution, 4020 03:08:14,549 --> 03:08:17,452 she's not able to compete in the Royal Rumble Match due to a neck injury. 4021 03:08:17,519 --> 03:08:20,155 And Stephanie, I know how much Paige was upset about that 4022 03:08:20,222 --> 03:08:22,190 after all she's done for the Women's Evolution. 4023 03:08:22,257 --> 03:08:24,526 [Stephanie] Absolutely, she was. I mean, can you imagine? 4024 03:08:24,593 --> 03:08:28,597 But Paige is a huge part of why this women's match is even happening. 4025 03:08:28,664 --> 03:08:30,899 [Michael] Yeah. And Mandy Rose, now a female runner-up 4026 03:08:30,966 --> 03:08:35,537 at 2015 Tough Enough competition, goes right after Sasha Banks. 4027 03:08:35,604 --> 03:08:37,639 [Corey] Mandy Rose is my pick to win this thing. 4028 03:08:37,706 --> 03:08:39,474 [Michael] I'm not surprised at that, Corey. 4029 03:08:39,541 --> 03:08:40,909 [Corey] God's greatest creation. 4030 03:08:40,976 --> 03:08:44,046 [Stephanie] Did you know Mandy Rose can squat over 300 pounds? 4031 03:08:44,112 --> 03:08:47,616 [Corey] Of course, I did. I may know more about her than anyone should. 4032 03:08:47,683 --> 03:08:49,951 [Michael] She used to be on Total Divas as well. 4033 03:08:51,019 --> 03:08:53,388 [Stephanie] Well, that strength will help Mandy in this match. 4034 03:08:53,455 --> 03:08:55,157 [Michael] And there's an example of it. 4035 03:08:55,223 --> 03:08:57,526 -[Corey] I'm curious to see-- -[Michael] Sasha's in trouble! 4036 03:08:57,592 --> 03:08:59,494 Sasha's in trouble on the top rope! 4037 03:08:59,561 --> 03:09:01,229 [Stephanie] So is Becky Lynch. 4038 03:09:01,296 --> 03:09:02,931 [Michael] Uh-oh. Becky almost eliminated. 4039 03:09:02,998 --> 03:09:05,167 [Corey] We've seen Absolution run roughshod on Monday-- 4040 03:09:05,233 --> 03:09:06,168 [announcers] Oh! 4041 03:09:06,234 --> 03:09:10,238 [Corey] …Monday nights much like the Riott Squad has on Tuesday on SmackDown. 4042 03:09:10,305 --> 03:09:13,709 I'm curious to see how these two factions interact with one another. 4043 03:09:13,775 --> 03:09:16,011 And I'm just curious to see Mandy Rose at any point in time 4044 03:09:16,078 --> 03:09:17,579 doing anything, basically. 4045 03:09:17,646 --> 03:09:20,515 -[Michael] Mandy graduated… -[Stephanie] Calm down over there. Jeez! 4046 03:09:20,582 --> 03:09:24,853 [Michael] …with a BA in Speech-Language Pathology from Iona College. 4047 03:09:24,920 --> 03:09:28,724 As Sasha banks now tries to stave off elimination again. 4048 03:09:29,257 --> 03:09:30,892 -[Mandy yelling] -[Corey] Uh-oh. 4049 03:09:33,061 --> 03:09:38,066 [Michael] No eliminations yet as we await entry number five. 4050 03:09:38,133 --> 03:09:41,737 [crowd] …four, three, two, one… 4051 03:09:42,604 --> 03:09:43,972 [klaxon sounding] 4052 03:09:44,840 --> 03:09:47,242 ["LoveFuryPassionEnergy" by Boy Hits Car playing] 4053 03:09:47,309 --> 03:09:49,044 -[announcers] Oh! -[Michael] Yeah! 4054 03:09:49,111 --> 03:09:50,979 [crowd cheering] 4055 03:09:51,046 --> 03:09:54,082 [Michael] The WWE Hall of Famer, 4056 03:09:54,583 --> 03:09:57,352 a four-time Women's Champion. 4057 03:09:59,020 --> 03:10:00,355 [Corey chuckling] 4058 03:10:00,422 --> 03:10:05,227 [Michael] And who will ever forget the year 2004 on Monday Night Raw 4059 03:10:05,293 --> 03:10:08,296 when Lita battled Trish Stratus for the championship 4060 03:10:08,363 --> 03:10:12,601 in the main event of WWE's flagship show. 4061 03:10:14,369 --> 03:10:17,406 [crowd chanting] Lita! Lita! Lita! 4062 03:10:19,641 --> 03:10:21,643 [Michael] The only woman to ever be involved 4063 03:10:21,710 --> 03:10:24,346 in a Tables, Ladders, and Chairs Match. 4064 03:10:24,412 --> 03:10:25,680 [Corey] This is awesome. 4065 03:10:25,747 --> 03:10:27,816 You know this moment means as much to Lita 4066 03:10:27,883 --> 03:10:29,985 as any of the women in this business right now. 4067 03:10:30,051 --> 03:10:33,955 [Michael] And Becky and Sasha go right after Lita, former member of Team Extreme. 4068 03:10:35,157 --> 03:10:37,659 It's so great to see Lita back in the ring. 4069 03:10:37,726 --> 03:10:41,430 I had an opportunity to work with her this past summer in the Mae Young Classic. 4070 03:10:41,496 --> 03:10:43,665 She was a commentator for that event. 4071 03:10:43,732 --> 03:10:45,300 [Corey] She hasn't missed a step. 4072 03:10:45,367 --> 03:10:47,502 [Michael] Now Mandy Rose from behind. 4073 03:10:47,569 --> 03:10:50,338 All these young girls so hungry to make a name for themselves. 4074 03:10:50,405 --> 03:10:53,108 [Corey] You gotta imagine a Hall of Famer enters a match like this 4075 03:10:53,175 --> 03:10:55,210 with a big, big target on her back. 4076 03:10:55,277 --> 03:10:58,313 Everyone wants to make their name at the expense of Lita. 4077 03:10:58,380 --> 03:11:00,382 [Michael] Stephanie, you've been close to Lita. 4078 03:11:00,448 --> 03:11:01,383 [Stephanie] Yes, I have. 4079 03:11:01,449 --> 03:11:04,619 And actually the names that you see written on Lita's right forearm 4080 03:11:04,686 --> 03:11:07,589 are in honor of the women who actually couldn't be here tonight. 4081 03:11:07,656 --> 03:11:08,790 [Michael] Yeah, many greats. 4082 03:11:08,857 --> 03:11:12,127 Of course, the late, great Fabulous Moolah and Mae Young. 4083 03:11:12,194 --> 03:11:14,896 Others like who's on the kickoff show tonight, 4084 03:11:14,963 --> 03:11:18,300 The Great Alundra Blayze, Sensational Sherri, 4085 03:11:18,366 --> 03:11:20,035 Miss Elizabeth, Wendi Richter. 4086 03:11:21,436 --> 03:11:22,270 So many. 4087 03:11:22,337 --> 03:11:24,739 [Stephanie] Don't forget "The 9th Wonder of the World," Chyna. 4088 03:11:24,806 --> 03:11:26,174 [Michael] Indeed. And look at this. 4089 03:11:26,241 --> 03:11:28,777 Lita rolls through and catches with a right hand. 4090 03:11:31,346 --> 03:11:33,548 -And now Sarah Logan… -[Stephanie] Oh! 4091 03:11:33,615 --> 03:11:36,484 [Michael] …hanging onto the apron, and caught by a right. 4092 03:11:37,919 --> 03:11:40,822 [Corey] Curious to see the elimination strategies for some of these ladies. 4093 03:11:40,889 --> 03:11:43,925 Going over the top rope to the floor is not something you see very often. 4094 03:11:43,992 --> 03:11:45,694 [Michael] Mandy Rose now on the apron. 4095 03:11:45,760 --> 03:11:47,863 Five women have entered, five still in this. 4096 03:11:47,929 --> 03:11:50,031 Mandy Rose with a knee to the side of the face of Lita. 4097 03:11:50,098 --> 03:11:51,099 [Corey] Goodnight, Lita. 4098 03:11:51,166 --> 03:11:53,268 [Stephanie] I wouldn't count Lita out just yet. 4099 03:11:53,335 --> 03:11:55,203 [Michael] Mandy Rose shouldn't be celebrating! 4100 03:11:55,270 --> 03:11:58,073 -[Stephanie] Oh! All right! -[Michael] She's eliminated by Lita! 4101 03:11:58,139 --> 03:11:59,808 [crowd cheering] 4102 03:12:00,742 --> 03:12:02,911 [Stephanie] That's what inexperience will get you. 4103 03:12:02,978 --> 03:12:03,845 [Michael] Indeed. 4104 03:12:03,912 --> 03:12:05,614 [Stephanie] Or maybe too much arrogance. 4105 03:12:05,680 --> 03:12:07,916 [Corey] I was happy to see Lita until that just happened. 4106 03:12:07,983 --> 03:12:10,218 [Michael] This is entry number six. 4107 03:12:11,152 --> 03:12:12,921 [klaxon sounding] 4108 03:12:12,988 --> 03:12:15,223 ["Voyager" by def rebel playing] 4109 03:12:15,290 --> 03:12:19,394 [Michael] The winner of the inaugural Mae Young Classic, 4110 03:12:19,461 --> 03:12:21,196 the women's… [unintelligible] 4111 03:12:21,263 --> 03:12:23,932 …now part of NXT, Kairi Sane. 4112 03:12:25,467 --> 03:12:30,071 From Toyko, Japan, a huge sensation, 4113 03:12:30,138 --> 03:12:32,941 where she was the World Stardom Champion. 4114 03:12:33,008 --> 03:12:36,511 And, Corey, we've heard so much about this young lady. She's the real deal. 4115 03:12:36,578 --> 03:12:39,848 [Corey] Kairi Sane opened a lot of eyes during the Mae Young Classic, 4116 03:12:39,915 --> 03:12:42,250 and it'll continue right here on this grand stage. 4117 03:12:42,317 --> 03:12:43,585 [announcers] Oh! 4118 03:12:43,652 --> 03:12:45,120 [Michael] Taking out Sasha and Becky. 4119 03:12:45,186 --> 03:12:49,057 I love Kairi Sane's elbow from the top rope called The Sailing Seas. 4120 03:12:49,124 --> 03:12:51,326 [Corey] And I know how impressed Lita was with Kairi Sane 4121 03:12:51,393 --> 03:12:53,528 during the Mae Young Classic. 4122 03:12:53,595 --> 03:12:56,765 [Michael] And there she goes walking the plank, Kairi Sane. 4123 03:12:57,832 --> 03:13:00,902 She loves boating, hence her yacht persona. 4124 03:13:00,969 --> 03:13:03,538 [Stephanie] She better be careful if she's gonna climb these ropes. 4125 03:13:03,605 --> 03:13:04,539 [Kairi yelling] 4126 03:13:04,606 --> 03:13:06,207 [Michael] Kairi fired up! 4127 03:13:06,775 --> 03:13:09,277 -[Michael] Oh! Right to Lita! -[Corey] Oh! Good God! 4128 03:13:09,344 --> 03:13:10,812 [Michael] Welcome back, Lita. 4129 03:13:10,879 --> 03:13:12,581 [Stephanie] Oh, there she goes. 4130 03:13:12,647 --> 03:13:14,449 [Michael] And Kairi heading up top. 4131 03:13:14,516 --> 03:13:15,750 [Corey] Wait a minute. Oh! 4132 03:13:15,817 --> 03:13:17,218 [Michael] Goes Sarah Logan. 4133 03:13:17,719 --> 03:13:19,054 [Stephanie chuckling] 4134 03:13:19,120 --> 03:13:20,889 [Michael] And Sasha Banks get caught. 4135 03:13:20,956 --> 03:13:23,625 [Corey] Wow, that was awesome. What a unique takedown. 4136 03:13:24,125 --> 03:13:26,294 [Michael] Oh! Neckbreaker to Sasha! 4137 03:13:26,361 --> 03:13:27,529 [crowd cheering loudly] 4138 03:13:27,596 --> 03:13:30,298 [Corey] Kairi Sane very, very impressive here in the early moments. 4139 03:13:30,365 --> 03:13:31,366 [Michael] There it is! 4140 03:13:31,433 --> 03:13:35,070 [Corey] If you haven't seen this, open your eyes, this is breathtaking. 4141 03:13:37,005 --> 03:13:38,106 [Michael] This right here… 4142 03:13:39,107 --> 03:13:41,376 would make Macho Man proud! 4143 03:13:41,943 --> 03:13:44,045 [Stephanie] Most unique elbow drop ever. 4144 03:13:44,613 --> 03:13:49,150 [Michael] Down goes Becky Lynch as we await number seven. 4145 03:13:49,217 --> 03:13:54,255 [crowd] …six, five, four, three, two, one… 4146 03:13:55,457 --> 03:13:57,392 [klaxon sounding] 4147 03:13:57,459 --> 03:13:59,160 ["Savagery" by def rebel playing] 4148 03:13:59,227 --> 03:14:01,429 [Michael] And another elbow by Kairi to Becky 4149 03:14:01,496 --> 03:14:05,233 As here comes Tamina from SmackDown Live. 4150 03:14:06,868 --> 03:14:08,336 [Stephanie] Everybody better look out. 4151 03:14:08,403 --> 03:14:09,938 [Corey] You're absolutely right, Steph. 4152 03:14:10,005 --> 03:14:14,075 Tamina has the power to completely change the game in this matchup. 4153 03:14:14,576 --> 03:14:15,510 [both grunting] 4154 03:14:15,577 --> 03:14:18,279 [Corey] But Kairi Sane showing no fear, but maybe she should have. 4155 03:14:18,346 --> 03:14:21,816 [Michael] And Tamina with a kick right to Sasha Banks. 4156 03:14:22,651 --> 03:14:26,021 [Stephanie] I wouldn't wanna mess with any of these women, but especially not Tamina. 4157 03:14:26,087 --> 03:14:30,659 [Michael] Tamina, a business associate of Lana, of course, over on SmackDown. 4158 03:14:30,725 --> 03:14:31,793 And Lita… 4159 03:14:32,293 --> 03:14:33,395 [announcers] Oh! 4160 03:14:33,461 --> 03:14:35,163 [Michael] …planting Tamina! 4161 03:14:35,230 --> 03:14:36,931 [Corey] Lita showed no fear. 4162 03:14:38,400 --> 03:14:40,869 [Stephanie] Lita and Sasha, that's a dream match. 4163 03:14:40,935 --> 03:14:42,937 [Michael] Twist of Fate to Sasha Banks! 4164 03:14:44,339 --> 03:14:45,173 [Corey] Uh-oh. 4165 03:14:47,809 --> 03:14:49,244 [Michael] And one to Becky! 4166 03:14:49,310 --> 03:14:50,612 [crowd cheering] 4167 03:14:51,746 --> 03:14:53,048 [crowd cheering loudly] 4168 03:14:53,114 --> 03:14:56,117 [Michael] The Hall of Famer, she's not going up top. 4169 03:14:56,184 --> 03:14:58,453 -[Corey] You're kidding me! -[Michael] No way! 4170 03:15:01,356 --> 03:15:03,258 [Corey] WrestleMania's on the horizon. 4171 03:15:03,324 --> 03:15:05,560 Could Lita make even more history? 4172 03:15:05,627 --> 03:15:08,697 [Michael] Lita to the top rope! You gotta be kidding me! 4173 03:15:08,763 --> 03:15:10,365 [Corey] Double Litasault 4174 03:15:10,432 --> 03:15:11,966 [crowd cheering, applauding] 4175 03:15:12,033 --> 03:15:13,768 [Michael] Oh my goodness! 4176 03:15:15,970 --> 03:15:17,572 What a performance! 4177 03:15:18,907 --> 03:15:22,277 And Tamina, as Lita ducked out of the way. 4178 03:15:22,343 --> 03:15:24,479 Still those Matrix-like moves. 4179 03:15:24,546 --> 03:15:25,880 [Stephanie] Do you hear this? 4180 03:15:26,381 --> 03:15:30,085 -[crowd chanting] You still got it! -[Michael] You still got it. 4181 03:15:30,151 --> 03:15:31,720 -Oh. -[Corey] There goes Tamina. 4182 03:15:31,786 --> 03:15:34,522 [Michael] Eliminated by Lita! Two eliminations tonight. 4183 03:15:34,589 --> 03:15:36,391 [Stephanie] Look out, Lita! No! 4184 03:15:36,458 --> 03:15:38,593 [Michael] Lita eliminated by Becky Lynch. 4185 03:15:38,660 --> 03:15:39,961 [crowd jeering] 4186 03:15:40,028 --> 03:15:43,998 [Corey] Hey, listen. The WWE Universe, not exactly thrilled with Becky, 4187 03:15:44,065 --> 03:15:45,967 but Becky doing what it's all about. 4188 03:15:46,034 --> 03:15:47,735 It's every woman for herself. 4189 03:15:47,802 --> 03:15:49,437 [Stephanie] It's WrestleMania on the line. 4190 03:15:49,504 --> 03:15:51,239 [Michael] Here comes number eight. 4191 03:15:51,306 --> 03:15:52,273 [crowd] …one… 4192 03:15:52,941 --> 03:15:54,142 [klaxon sounding] 4193 03:15:54,876 --> 03:15:57,245 ["Respectful" by CFO$ playing] 4194 03:15:57,312 --> 03:16:00,648 [Michael] From Titus Worldwide, their statistician, 4195 03:16:01,349 --> 03:16:02,817 Dana Brooke, 4196 03:16:02,884 --> 03:16:09,324 who as you saw there has taken gymnastics for 18 years, 4197 03:16:09,390 --> 03:16:13,628 and a graduate from Kent State University is into the matchup. 4198 03:16:13,695 --> 03:16:14,829 [Corey] Listen, we know 4199 03:16:14,896 --> 03:16:18,133 that Dana Brooke's found some success since joining Titus Worldwide. 4200 03:16:18,199 --> 03:16:21,302 How about making a little history? That would be great for Titus Worldwide! 4201 03:16:21,369 --> 03:16:24,305 [Michael] Corey, she is an… she holds an IFBB Pro Card, 4202 03:16:24,372 --> 03:16:27,275 she's placed well in the Arnold Classic over the years. 4203 03:16:27,342 --> 03:16:28,743 [Stephanie] Well, and not only that, 4204 03:16:28,810 --> 03:16:31,646 but also while she was competing as a WWE Superstar. 4205 03:16:31,713 --> 03:16:34,783 It shows just the mental and physical prowess that Dana has. 4206 03:16:34,849 --> 03:16:38,386 [Michael] Speaking of physical, what a clothesline by Dana, and there again… 4207 03:16:39,654 --> 03:16:42,457 the great athleticism of Dana Brooke. 4208 03:16:42,524 --> 03:16:44,058 [Stephanie] Here comes Kairi. 4209 03:16:44,125 --> 03:16:45,693 [Michael] And Kairi Sane, uh… 4210 03:16:45,760 --> 03:16:46,761 [both grunting] 4211 03:16:46,828 --> 03:16:48,930 [Michael] …driven into the corner as well. 4212 03:16:51,332 --> 03:16:54,202 [Corey] Dana just relentless to this point. Very impressive. 4213 03:16:55,937 --> 03:16:58,206 [Michael] And Kairi with a boot right to the face. 4214 03:16:58,273 --> 03:17:00,608 Kairi Sane is so much fun to watch 4215 03:17:00,675 --> 03:17:03,044 -[Stephanie] Oh! But she's gone. -[Michael] Oh! But she's out. 4216 03:17:03,111 --> 03:17:06,681 -Eliminated by Dana Brooke. -[Stephanie] Both feet hit the floor. 4217 03:17:06,748 --> 03:17:08,550 [both grunting] 4218 03:17:09,150 --> 03:17:11,653 [Corey] Dana Brooke now stomping on Banks in the corner, 4219 03:17:11,719 --> 03:17:13,621 Sarah Logan taking the fight to Becky Lynch, 4220 03:17:13,688 --> 03:17:15,790 and we're about to have a new entrant to the party. 4221 03:17:15,857 --> 03:17:17,625 [Michael] Yeah. This'll be number nine. 4222 03:17:17,692 --> 03:17:20,395 [crowd] …three, two, one… 4223 03:17:21,229 --> 03:17:22,864 [klaxon sounding] 4224 03:17:23,398 --> 03:17:25,166 ["Need a Little Time" by Jim Johnston playing] 4225 03:17:25,233 --> 03:17:27,335 -[Michael] Torrie Wilson! -[Stephanie] All right! 4226 03:17:27,402 --> 03:17:29,270 [crowd cheering loudly] 4227 03:17:29,337 --> 03:17:33,074 [Michael] Part of the Attitude Era at points here in WWE, 4228 03:17:33,141 --> 03:17:36,177 and began her career of course in WCW, 4229 03:17:36,244 --> 03:17:38,680 star of the Women's Division for many years. 4230 03:17:41,516 --> 03:17:44,819 Now a web-based fitness instructor and blogger. 4231 03:17:45,820 --> 03:17:46,888 And Torrie… 4232 03:17:47,956 --> 03:17:51,593 [Stephanie] One of the few women to compete in both WCW and WWE. 4233 03:17:51,659 --> 03:17:53,328 [Michael] Oh! Face-first goes Dana. 4234 03:17:54,662 --> 03:17:56,064 And look at Torrie go. 4235 03:17:56,831 --> 03:17:59,701 [Corey] Torrie in immaculate physical condition. 4236 03:17:59,767 --> 03:18:03,471 [Michael] Tremendous condition for Torrie as she takes it to Becky Lynch! 4237 03:18:04,539 --> 03:18:06,674 [Corey] Oh, Sarah Logan. 4238 03:18:06,741 --> 03:18:08,676 -Welcome back, Torrie. -[Sarah roaring] 4239 03:18:08,743 --> 03:18:10,912 [Michael] Sarah Logan very impressive, guys, 4240 03:18:10,979 --> 03:18:13,314 here in the early going of this match. 4241 03:18:13,381 --> 03:18:17,719 [Michael] Oh my God! Just drove Dana Brooke through the entire mat. 4242 03:18:20,221 --> 03:18:22,323 Sarah Logan, who entered number three. 4243 03:18:23,324 --> 03:18:25,994 Sasha, Becky, one and two, they are still in this match as well. 4244 03:18:26,060 --> 03:18:27,662 [Corey] I don't understand Banks's issue. 4245 03:18:27,729 --> 03:18:30,698 Why does she keep stopping people from eliminating other people? 4246 03:18:31,466 --> 03:18:33,101 It's a terrible strategy by The Boss. 4247 03:18:33,167 --> 03:18:37,005 [Michael] None of these women have been through a Women's Royal Rumble before. 4248 03:18:37,071 --> 03:18:38,640 [Corey] I'm sure they've watched them. 4249 03:18:38,706 --> 03:18:40,842 [Stephanie] They understand rules and strategy, Michael. 4250 03:18:40,909 --> 03:18:42,343 I'm sure Banks has a game plan. 4251 03:18:42,410 --> 03:18:44,779 [Michael] Indeed. And much of it is learn-as-you-go. 4252 03:18:44,846 --> 03:18:46,714 Develop the game plan as you go along. 4253 03:18:46,781 --> 03:18:49,350 [Corey] Banks just wants as much camera time as she could get. 4254 03:18:49,417 --> 03:18:51,185 [Stephanie] Oh, give me a break, Corey. 4255 03:18:51,252 --> 03:18:52,553 -[Corey] Uh-oh. -[Stephanie] Oh! 4256 03:18:52,620 --> 03:18:54,422 [Michael] Dana Brooke on the apron. 4257 03:18:54,489 --> 03:18:56,224 Torrie looking to eliminate Dana, and she did! 4258 03:18:56,291 --> 03:18:57,525 [Stephanie] And she does. 4259 03:18:57,592 --> 03:18:58,860 [crowd cheering] 4260 03:18:58,927 --> 03:19:01,863 [Michael] I meant to mention, Steph. Corey has an issue with Sasha Banks. 4261 03:19:01,930 --> 03:19:02,897 [Stephanie] Oh why? 4262 03:19:02,964 --> 03:19:05,333 [Corey] It's not an issue. Don't put words in my mouth, Cole. 4263 03:19:05,400 --> 03:19:07,168 I simply call things how I see them. 4264 03:19:07,235 --> 03:19:10,338 [Michael] We're a third of the way through now with the entry of number ten. 4265 03:19:11,372 --> 03:19:12,573 [klaxon sounding] 4266 03:19:13,608 --> 03:19:15,510 ["Stars in the Night" playing] 4267 03:19:15,576 --> 03:19:20,315 [Michael] From Absolution, this can only mean, Sonya Deville. 4268 03:19:20,381 --> 03:19:22,984 She says, "Put your hair up and square up." 4269 03:19:23,051 --> 03:19:27,221 She owns a victory over Sasha Banks, and a very, very dangerous lady. 4270 03:19:27,288 --> 03:19:28,256 [Corey] Absolutely. 4271 03:19:28,323 --> 03:19:32,026 Mixed martial arts background, Sonya Deville, alongside Absolution, 4272 03:19:32,093 --> 03:19:35,697 has completely changed the game in Monday Night Raw Women's Division. 4273 03:19:35,763 --> 03:19:37,365 [Michael] Torrie in trouble. 4274 03:19:37,432 --> 03:19:38,533 [Stephanie] Here she comes. 4275 03:19:38,599 --> 03:19:40,201 [Michael] Sonya goes right after Sasha. 4276 03:19:40,268 --> 03:19:42,837 She knocked off Sasha Banks a couple weeks ago on Monday Night Raw. 4277 03:19:42,904 --> 03:19:45,206 [Stephanie] One of the most lethal strikers, right? 4278 03:19:45,273 --> 03:19:47,942 [Corey] You're absolutely right. As you can see right now, 4279 03:19:48,009 --> 03:19:49,844 Sonya Deville putting on a display. 4280 03:19:49,911 --> 03:19:52,347 [Michael] And Sonya trained in Judo, Muay Thai, 4281 03:19:52,413 --> 03:19:54,248 boxing, wrestling, Jiujitsu, 4282 03:19:54,315 --> 03:19:56,951 trained at the American Top Team Academy. 4283 03:19:57,018 --> 03:19:59,620 And Deville now looks to eliminate Becky Lynch. 4284 03:19:59,687 --> 03:20:01,856 -Becky's still in. -[Stephanie] Becky hung on. 4285 03:20:02,357 --> 03:20:03,291 [Sonya yelling] 4286 03:20:03,358 --> 03:20:06,127 [Corey] These wicked Muay Thai knees to the midsection of Logan. 4287 03:20:06,194 --> 03:20:10,164 Here we see our first glimpse of Absolution versus The Riott Squad. 4288 03:20:10,231 --> 03:20:11,065 [Sonya yelling] 4289 03:20:11,132 --> 03:20:13,634 [Michael] Oh. And Sonya Deville loving to perform in Philadelphia 4290 03:20:13,701 --> 03:20:16,771 because her favorite athlete growing up 4291 03:20:16,838 --> 03:20:19,507 was Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers. 4292 03:20:19,574 --> 03:20:20,842 [Corey] The Answer. 4293 03:20:21,809 --> 03:20:23,778 [Michael] She said she used to dress like him… 4294 03:20:23,845 --> 03:20:25,847 [Stephanie] Is she gonna get Torrie off the apron? 4295 03:20:25,913 --> 03:20:28,282 -[Michael] And Torrie, eliminated… -[Stephanie] She did! 4296 03:20:28,349 --> 03:20:29,884 [Michael] …by Sonya Deville. 4297 03:20:29,951 --> 03:20:31,452 [crowd jeering] 4298 03:20:34,122 --> 03:20:36,057 -[Sonya] What?! -[Michael] Again, uh… 4299 03:20:36,124 --> 03:20:37,825 [Corey] Becky Lynch from behind. 4300 03:20:37,892 --> 03:20:40,995 [Stephanie] Becky told me her gear represents the future. 4301 03:20:41,062 --> 03:20:43,064 [crowd] …five, four, three… 4302 03:20:43,131 --> 03:20:45,233 [Michael] Number 11 will be on her way. 4303 03:20:46,267 --> 03:20:47,969 [klaxon sounding] 4304 03:20:48,036 --> 03:20:49,670 ["We Riot" playing] 4305 03:20:49,737 --> 03:20:51,973 -[Michael] From the Riott Squad. -[Stephanie] Here we go. 4306 03:20:54,075 --> 03:20:58,913 [Michael] Liv Morgan from just across the river and up north a ways 4307 03:20:58,980 --> 03:21:01,082 in Elmwood Park, New Jersey. 4308 03:21:02,216 --> 03:21:05,553 This young lady believed Lita was the coolest thing ever 4309 03:21:06,387 --> 03:21:08,156 when she was watching WWE, 4310 03:21:08,222 --> 03:21:11,726 and now Liv Morgan performing in the Royal Rumble Match. 4311 03:21:11,793 --> 03:21:14,796 [women grunting] 4312 03:21:14,862 --> 03:21:19,400 [Michael] Again, part of the Riott Squad with Ruby Riott and Sarah Logan. 4313 03:21:19,467 --> 03:21:22,403 [Corey] I'm curious to see if there's any sort of alliance in this match 4314 03:21:22,470 --> 03:21:24,572 with an every-woman-for-herself mentality. 4315 03:21:25,239 --> 03:21:29,977 Liv Morgan could end up doing battle with Sarah Logain at this point. Wow! 4316 03:21:30,044 --> 03:21:31,312 [Michael] Oh! Face-first… 4317 03:21:32,447 --> 03:21:33,681 goes The Boss. 4318 03:21:33,748 --> 03:21:37,085 Again, Becky and Sasha, Sarah Logan first three of the match, 4319 03:21:37,151 --> 03:21:40,188 and they are still in this matchup. 4320 03:21:41,689 --> 03:21:44,859 [Corey] Stephanie, what are your thoughts on the faction mentality 4321 03:21:44,926 --> 03:21:46,828 of The Riott Squad and Absolution? 4322 03:21:46,894 --> 03:21:49,730 [Stephanie] Well, I think right now it seems to be working for sure. 4323 03:21:50,231 --> 03:21:52,500 If you're a faction, why not work together 4324 03:21:52,567 --> 03:21:55,803 until it's time to prove every woman for herself? 4325 03:21:55,870 --> 03:21:59,640 [Corey] You know who's not in a faction? Sasha. You know why? Nobody likes her. 4326 03:21:59,707 --> 03:22:01,409 [Stephanie chuckling] 'Cause she's The Boss. 4327 03:22:01,476 --> 03:22:04,011 It's lonely at the top, Corey. Believe me, I know, you wouldn't. 4328 03:22:04,078 --> 03:22:06,214 [crowd] …five, four, three… 4329 03:22:06,280 --> 03:22:08,282 -[Michael] Number 12. -[crowd] …two, one… 4330 03:22:09,050 --> 03:22:10,852 [klaxon sounding] 4331 03:22:10,918 --> 03:22:13,321 ["Molly Holly Theme" by Jim Johnston playing] 4332 03:22:13,387 --> 03:22:14,288 [Corey] Oh! 4333 03:22:14,355 --> 03:22:17,592 [Michael] "The Pure and Wholesome," Molly Holly 4334 03:22:17,658 --> 03:22:23,030 a two-time Women's Champion, a former Hardcore Champion. 4335 03:22:23,598 --> 03:22:25,900 And you wanna know how tough this lady is? 4336 03:22:25,967 --> 03:22:30,338 She was trained by Dean Malenko and Finlay. 4337 03:22:31,506 --> 03:22:33,674 And now Molly Holly into this matchup. 4338 03:22:35,476 --> 03:22:38,212 She once said her favorite rivalry of all time… 4339 03:22:39,714 --> 03:22:40,648 [Sarah grunting] 4340 03:22:41,149 --> 03:22:43,084 [Corey] Favorite rivalry of all time was who, Cole? 4341 03:22:43,151 --> 03:22:44,785 [Michael] Trish Stratus… 4342 03:22:44,852 --> 03:22:48,689 Sarah Logan goes, as Holly eliminates Sarah Logan. 4343 03:22:51,826 --> 03:22:54,662 What a performance so far by Sasha and Becky, right? 4344 03:22:54,729 --> 03:22:56,364 [Corey] Wait a minute. We're not gonna… 4345 03:22:56,430 --> 03:22:58,132 -[Stephanie] Oh, come on. -[Corey] No way. 4346 03:22:58,199 --> 03:23:00,201 -Molly-Go-Round! -[Michael] Oh my Lord! 4347 03:23:00,768 --> 03:23:01,602 [Corey] Wow! 4348 03:23:01,669 --> 03:23:04,639 [Michael] Talk about tremendous shape, Molly Holly looks incredible. 4349 03:23:04,705 --> 03:23:06,841 [Corey] If that doesn't earn a "you still got it" chant, 4350 03:23:06,908 --> 03:23:08,075 I don't know what will. 4351 03:23:08,843 --> 03:23:12,313 [Michael] In many ways, Steph, Molly Holly was really the forerunner 4352 03:23:12,380 --> 03:23:14,849 of The Riott Squad going after Becky and company-- 4353 03:23:14,916 --> 03:23:16,417 As you're taking a look at Molly Holly. 4354 03:23:16,484 --> 03:23:19,220 And the point I was making was Molly was really in many ways 4355 03:23:19,287 --> 03:23:21,389 the real forerunner of the Women's Revolution, 4356 03:23:21,455 --> 03:23:24,559 fighting stereotypes of women Superstars over the years. 4357 03:23:24,625 --> 03:23:25,593 [Stephanie] Absolutely. 4358 03:23:25,660 --> 03:23:28,796 She's one of the most respected women to ever compete in the Women's Division. 4359 03:23:28,863 --> 03:23:31,032 [Michael] The Beck-Sploder by Becky. 4360 03:23:32,099 --> 03:23:33,968 Who will be number 13? 4361 03:23:34,569 --> 03:23:38,206 [crowd] …four, three, two, one… 4362 03:23:38,973 --> 03:23:40,308 [klaxon sounding] 4363 03:23:41,008 --> 03:23:43,511 ["Ravishing" by CFO$ playing] 4364 03:23:43,578 --> 03:23:46,013 [Michael] She is the wife of Rusev, 4365 03:23:46,080 --> 03:23:48,583 who had a great Royal Rumble earlier tonight, Lana. 4366 03:23:49,850 --> 03:23:52,820 She's now working in a manager-type capacity with Tamina. 4367 03:23:52,887 --> 03:23:56,490 Cast of Total Divas, she's a part. 4368 03:23:56,557 --> 03:23:58,559 [Corey] Could you imagine if Lana won 4369 03:23:58,626 --> 03:24:01,963 the first-ever Women's Royal Rumble Match on Rusev Day? 4370 03:24:02,029 --> 03:24:05,299 [Michael] They're chanting "Rusev Day" here in Philadelphia. And again-- 4371 03:24:05,366 --> 03:24:06,801 This is interesting. 4372 03:24:06,867 --> 03:24:10,171 Absolution and The Riott Squad working together against Lana. 4373 03:24:11,672 --> 03:24:14,475 Rusev Day?! Yeah?! [chuckling] 4374 03:24:16,010 --> 03:24:17,912 [Corey] Looks that both Sonya and Liv 4375 03:24:17,979 --> 03:24:20,982 are familiar with one another from their time spent in NXT. 4376 03:24:21,048 --> 03:24:23,284 A lot of these women have long backstories 4377 03:24:23,351 --> 03:24:25,853 from the time spent together at the WWE Performance Center 4378 03:24:25,920 --> 03:24:27,555 and learning their trade. 4379 03:24:27,622 --> 03:24:30,891 [Michael] The first two women in this matchup again, Becky and Sasha Banks, 4380 03:24:30,958 --> 03:24:34,161 they are coming up on 20 minutes so far in this match tonight. 4381 03:24:34,228 --> 03:24:36,364 [Stephanie] They can chant "Rusev Day" all they want, 4382 03:24:36,430 --> 03:24:38,899 but this is about one thing, it's about WrestleMania. 4383 03:24:38,966 --> 03:24:42,870 [Michael] Indeed, getting there and taking on the champion of your choice. 4384 03:24:42,937 --> 03:24:45,406 Both those champions at ringside, Bliss and Charlotte. 4385 03:24:45,473 --> 03:24:47,174 -[announcers] Oh! -[crowd gasping] 4386 03:24:47,241 --> 03:24:48,542 What now?! 4387 03:24:49,277 --> 03:24:52,313 -[Michael] Lana fired up. -[Corey] Where did this come from? 4388 03:24:54,782 --> 03:24:56,784 [Michael] Number 14. 4389 03:24:56,851 --> 03:24:58,619 [crowd] …three, two… 4390 03:24:58,686 --> 03:24:59,987 [Michael] Out of the gate. 4391 03:25:00,488 --> 03:25:01,789 [klaxon sounding] 4392 03:25:02,857 --> 03:25:05,126 ["Not Enough For Me" by Jim Johnston playing] 4393 03:25:05,192 --> 03:25:06,661 [crowd cheering] 4394 03:25:07,428 --> 03:25:11,332 [Michael] One of the best pure athletes in the history of the Women's Division. 4395 03:25:11,399 --> 03:25:13,801 A four-time Women's Champion 4396 03:25:13,868 --> 03:25:17,838 and one of the top women Superstars in the last 15 years, 4397 03:25:17,905 --> 03:25:19,140 Michelle McCool. 4398 03:25:21,008 --> 03:25:23,811 And Michelle McCool looks great as well. 4399 03:25:23,878 --> 03:25:25,413 [Corey] Phenomenal physical condition. 4400 03:25:25,479 --> 03:25:28,783 Michelle can very well be headed to WrestleMania at this point. 4401 03:25:28,849 --> 03:25:32,920 [Michael] Well, Michelle was a part of one of the most successful women's teams ever 4402 03:25:32,987 --> 03:25:34,855 with Layla, LayCool. 4403 03:25:35,623 --> 03:25:39,226 In fact, they became co-champions when they beat Beth Phoenix. 4404 03:25:39,727 --> 03:25:41,095 [Stephanie] Look at her go. 4405 03:25:42,163 --> 03:25:45,566 [Michael] And Michelle McCool putting the hurting on everybody. 4406 03:25:46,600 --> 03:25:48,302 [Stephanie] She still looks flawless. 4407 03:25:49,070 --> 03:25:50,404 [Michelle grunting] 4408 03:25:50,471 --> 03:25:53,708 [Michael] And Michelle taking it to Sonya Deville. 4409 03:25:53,774 --> 03:25:56,477 Looking to eliminate Sonya, and she does! 4410 03:25:58,746 --> 03:26:00,981 [Corey] Michelle McCool-- Now there goes Liv Morgan! 4411 03:26:01,549 --> 03:26:02,917 -My goodness! -[Michael] Michelle! 4412 03:26:02,983 --> 03:26:05,186 [Stephanie] Look out, Michelle. Oh. 4413 03:26:05,252 --> 03:26:08,389 [Corey] Molly Holly from behind takes out Michelle, 4414 03:26:08,456 --> 03:26:11,225 who's been on a warpath since getting in the ring. 4415 03:26:12,193 --> 03:26:13,761 [Michelle grunting] 4416 03:26:13,828 --> 03:26:16,330 -[Michael] Looking to eliminate Molly-- -[Stephanie] Oh, she does! 4417 03:26:16,397 --> 03:26:20,334 [Michael] Michelle McCool has eliminated three women so far. 4418 03:26:21,502 --> 03:26:23,170 [Corey] Lana from behind. 4419 03:26:24,805 --> 03:26:27,274 It's Lana's Day! 4420 03:26:27,341 --> 03:26:30,845 I'm going to WrestleMania! 4421 03:26:31,345 --> 03:26:35,750 [Michael] Lana said, "It's Lana Day." And well, she's been eliminated. 4422 03:26:35,816 --> 03:26:38,586 -Michelle McCool is eliminating everybody. -[Stephanie] Oh. 4423 03:26:39,720 --> 03:26:40,988 Here comes Becky Lynch. 4424 03:26:41,055 --> 03:26:42,089 [Michael] Becky still-- 4425 03:26:42,156 --> 03:26:45,025 [Stephanie] Oh, is she gonna get Michelle McCool? 4426 03:26:45,092 --> 03:26:49,530 [Michael] Entry 15. We're halfway through the first-ever Women's Royal Rumble Match. 4427 03:26:49,597 --> 03:26:51,499 [klaxon sounding] 4428 03:26:51,565 --> 03:26:53,067 ["We Riot" playing] 4429 03:26:53,134 --> 03:26:56,470 [Michael] With the leader of the Riott Squad, Ruby Riott 4430 03:26:59,707 --> 03:27:02,676 [Corey] I think Ruby Riott's my pick to win the entire thing, Cole. 4431 03:27:02,743 --> 03:27:04,412 [Michael] And Corey, here's her mantra. 4432 03:27:04,478 --> 03:27:07,882 "If I was in the business of pleasing people, I wouldn't be here." 4433 03:27:08,816 --> 03:27:12,219 [Corey] It's do it yourself, it's that punk-rock mentality, that ethos. 4434 03:27:12,286 --> 03:27:15,790 Get to the top however you have to, step on anyone you need to. 4435 03:27:15,856 --> 03:27:18,292 [Michael] And she refuses to conform to anyone's image. 4436 03:27:18,359 --> 03:27:19,493 She's always been a rebel. 4437 03:27:19,560 --> 03:27:23,464 The reason for the makeup, the piercings, the tattoos to express her individuality. 4438 03:27:23,531 --> 03:27:25,533 Michelle McCool now looking to eliminate Riott. 4439 03:27:25,599 --> 03:27:28,302 [Corey] I think Michelle's height advantage over these other girls 4440 03:27:28,369 --> 03:27:31,839 has really given her a great elimination tool. 4441 03:27:31,906 --> 03:27:34,341 [Michael] Sasha Banks looking to eliminate Riott! 4442 03:27:34,408 --> 03:27:35,743 Riott hangs on! 4443 03:27:39,980 --> 03:27:43,918 [Corey] We're halfway through, Stephanie. Who's been most impressive thus far? 4444 03:27:43,984 --> 03:27:45,853 [Stephanie] Well, I just have to say one thing. 4445 03:27:45,920 --> 03:27:47,888 I have always loved the Royal Rumble Match, 4446 03:27:47,955 --> 03:27:50,357 but I think I love the Women's Royal Rumble Match even better. 4447 03:27:50,424 --> 03:27:52,359 [Michael] Ruby hanging on, she's out to the apron. 4448 03:27:52,426 --> 03:27:55,062 Becky Lynch trying to eliminate Ruby, drop her to the floor here. 4449 03:27:55,129 --> 03:27:58,833 Becky hung up, Ruby staying in it momentarily, and back in the ring. 4450 03:27:59,967 --> 03:28:00,801 [Corey] Uh-oh. 4451 03:28:00,868 --> 03:28:01,869 [Michael] Down goes Becky! 4452 03:28:01,936 --> 03:28:04,472 [Stephanie] Oh, and what about Sasha? She's hanging on. 4453 03:28:04,538 --> 03:28:06,674 [Michael] Michelle McCool looking to continue 4454 03:28:06,740 --> 03:28:09,109 a tremendous amount of eliminations here tonight. 4455 03:28:09,176 --> 03:28:10,644 Sasha Banks has got Michelle! 4456 03:28:10,711 --> 03:28:12,880 [Stephanie] She's got Michelle. Oh, is she going? 4457 03:28:12,947 --> 03:28:16,650 [Michael] Michelle's still on the apron. We're awaiting number 16. 4458 03:28:16,717 --> 03:28:18,619 [crowd] …two, one… 4459 03:28:19,386 --> 03:28:21,388 -[klaxon sounding] -[Stephanie] That was close. 4460 03:28:21,455 --> 03:28:24,325 -[woman] Excuse me! -[Stephanie chuckling] 4461 03:28:24,391 --> 03:28:26,260 [Michael] Oh my God. 4462 03:28:26,327 --> 03:28:28,062 [crowd cheering loudly] 4463 03:28:28,128 --> 03:28:29,964 Excuse me! 4464 03:28:30,030 --> 03:28:31,499 -[inaudible] -[Michael] What?! 4465 03:28:31,999 --> 03:28:38,138 Vickie Guerrero, one of the most powerful businesswomen in WWE history. 4466 03:28:38,205 --> 03:28:40,074 Excuse me! 4467 03:28:40,140 --> 03:28:42,243 [Corey] Stop talking, Cole. Excuse Vickie! 4468 03:28:42,743 --> 03:28:44,478 She hasn't been around in a while. 4469 03:28:45,179 --> 03:28:48,182 [Michael] A former Raw and SmackDown general manager. 4470 03:28:50,484 --> 03:28:53,487 I said excuse me! 4471 03:28:55,456 --> 03:28:57,458 Excuse me! 4472 03:28:59,360 --> 03:29:03,097 I said excuse me! 4473 03:29:03,163 --> 03:29:05,533 -[Corey laughing] -[Stephanie laughing] Vickie's strategy… 4474 03:29:05,599 --> 03:29:07,134 I am Vickie Guerrero. 4475 03:29:07,201 --> 03:29:11,205 When I speak, all of you will listen to me. 4476 03:29:11,272 --> 03:29:14,475 [Stephanie] It may be to get these girls to throw themselves out, 4477 03:29:15,142 --> 03:29:16,977 so they don't have to listen to her. 4478 03:29:21,282 --> 03:29:22,383 [Vickie] Michelle… 4479 03:29:23,851 --> 03:29:25,853 buddy, oh… 4480 03:29:27,488 --> 03:29:28,322 Nope! 4481 03:29:29,223 --> 03:29:32,026 [Michael] Vickie Guerrero just trying to crawl her way out of the ring, 4482 03:29:32,092 --> 03:29:33,394 but she was caught. 4483 03:29:33,894 --> 03:29:34,962 [Stephanie chuckling] 4484 03:29:35,029 --> 03:29:36,964 [Michael] You know I once beat her in a dance off? 4485 03:29:37,031 --> 03:29:39,266 [Corey] It's hard to believe you beat anybody at dancing. 4486 03:29:39,333 --> 03:29:43,170 [Michael] Vickie Guerrero with the top rope trying to hang on. 4487 03:29:43,237 --> 03:29:44,104 [announcers] Oh no! 4488 03:29:44,171 --> 03:29:45,906 [Michael] Vickie Guerrero over the top rope, 4489 03:29:45,973 --> 03:29:48,142 and Vickie Guerrero's been eliminated! 4490 03:29:48,208 --> 03:29:49,176 [Corey] Excuse her. 4491 03:29:50,210 --> 03:29:52,212 [Stephanie] Excuse her, is right. 4492 03:29:52,279 --> 03:29:53,314 [inaudible] 4493 03:29:53,814 --> 03:29:56,050 -[Michael] Poor Vickie. -[Vickie] What's wrong with you?! 4494 03:29:56,116 --> 03:29:59,053 [Michael] Well, Vickie's out, and we're awaiting number 17. 4495 03:29:59,119 --> 03:30:00,354 Thanks for coming, Vick! 4496 03:30:00,421 --> 03:30:02,823 -[crowd] …two, one… -[Vickie screaming] 4497 03:30:03,557 --> 03:30:04,825 [klaxon sounding] 4498 03:30:05,626 --> 03:30:08,462 ["Fabulous" by CFO$ playing] 4499 03:30:08,529 --> 03:30:10,197 [Michael] Here's a woman who's made history. 4500 03:30:10,264 --> 03:30:12,866 The first-ever Miss Money in the Bank. 4501 03:30:12,933 --> 03:30:16,170 In that contract… I mean, in the briefcase, sorry, 4502 03:30:16,236 --> 03:30:19,773 a contract she can cash in at any time for a championship opportunity. 4503 03:30:22,543 --> 03:30:25,779 [both speaking indistinctly] 4504 03:30:26,480 --> 03:30:28,182 I'm Miss Money in the Bank! 4505 03:30:28,682 --> 03:30:30,684 [Corey] Oh no! What?! 4506 03:30:31,285 --> 03:30:35,489 Vickie just flattened Carmella with her own briefcase! 4507 03:30:35,556 --> 03:30:37,291 [Michael] Meanwhile, the match continues. 4508 03:30:37,358 --> 03:30:39,326 Becky Lynch and company in the ring. 4509 03:30:39,393 --> 03:30:42,296 Carmella's been floored, Vickie Guerrero's upset. 4510 03:30:42,363 --> 03:30:44,798 [Stephanie] Vickie had to take her aggression out on somebody. 4511 03:30:44,865 --> 03:30:46,266 [Vickie screaming] 4512 03:30:46,333 --> 03:30:48,335 [Michael] Sasha and Michelle, Becky and Ruby. 4513 03:30:49,136 --> 03:30:52,272 Four women in this matchup along, of course, with Carmella, 4514 03:30:52,339 --> 03:30:53,340 if she can get into it. 4515 03:30:53,407 --> 03:30:54,341 [women grunting] 4516 03:30:54,408 --> 03:30:57,311 [Michael] Sasha and Becky started this match and they're still going strong. 4517 03:30:57,378 --> 03:30:58,779 [Corey] This isn't fair to Carmella, 4518 03:30:58,846 --> 03:31:01,248 she was just flattened by a Halliburton briefcase. 4519 03:31:02,016 --> 03:31:03,550 Now she's supposed to compete? 4520 03:31:03,617 --> 03:31:06,153 [Michael] The point I was gonna make, if she can compete, Corey, 4521 03:31:06,220 --> 03:31:09,289 if she wins, she would then have really two championship opportunities. 4522 03:31:09,356 --> 03:31:11,692 One in WrestleMania and the one with the contract. 4523 03:31:12,259 --> 03:31:16,030 [Corey] I agree. I mean, that would be great for Carmella's career. 4524 03:31:16,096 --> 03:31:19,733 I mean, it's almost a sure fire guarantee that you're gonna become Women's Champion… 4525 03:31:19,800 --> 03:31:22,369 [Michael] As Becky and Sasha go over 26 minutes in this match, 4526 03:31:22,436 --> 03:31:24,571 we now await number 18. 4527 03:31:25,172 --> 03:31:26,640 [klaxon sounding] 4528 03:31:27,174 --> 03:31:29,977 ["New Foundation" by Jim Johnston playing] 4529 03:31:30,044 --> 03:31:31,211 [Stephanie] Here she comes. 4530 03:31:31,278 --> 03:31:35,282 [Michael] She is the first-ever third generation women's Superstar. 4531 03:31:35,349 --> 03:31:38,318 Natalya The Queen of Hearts, a two-time champion, 4532 03:31:38,385 --> 03:31:40,721 of course her father, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, 4533 03:31:40,788 --> 03:31:43,090 her granddad, Stu Hart, is up. 4534 03:31:43,157 --> 03:31:46,427 Her uncle "The Hit Man" Bret Hart, the WWE Hall of Famer, 4535 03:31:46,493 --> 03:31:48,696 and Natalya no love lost for Carmella. 4536 03:31:49,997 --> 03:31:52,232 Oh, and Carmella goes right after Natalya! 4537 03:31:52,299 --> 03:31:53,267 [unintelligible] 4538 03:31:54,401 --> 03:31:57,404 [Stephanie] If there's anybody who's ever helped blaze this path, it's Natalya. 4539 03:31:57,471 --> 03:32:01,408 [Michael] And Natalya, just a tremendous career in WWE. 4540 03:32:01,475 --> 03:32:05,679 She, of course, is star of Total Divas, as Carmella finally gets into this match. 4541 03:32:08,849 --> 03:32:11,652 Carmella is part of Total Divas as well. 4542 03:32:12,653 --> 03:32:14,154 [Stephanie] But she can't be 100%. 4543 03:32:14,221 --> 03:32:15,389 [Corey] Uh-oh. Wait, uh-oh. 4544 03:32:15,456 --> 03:32:17,891 [crowd chanting indistinctly] 4545 03:32:17,958 --> 03:32:21,161 [Corey] The struggle in there, neither woman able to get the upper hand. 4546 03:32:21,228 --> 03:32:23,430 [Michael] Becky and Carmella have an interesting rivalry, 4547 03:32:23,497 --> 03:32:25,866 as she delivers a kick right to Ruby Riott. 4548 03:32:25,933 --> 03:32:28,001 [women grunting] 4549 03:32:28,068 --> 03:32:30,437 [Michael] Burying a shoulder in Becky in the corner. 4550 03:32:32,706 --> 03:32:36,577 Sasha, Michelle, both still in the match but down and out at this juncture. 4551 03:32:37,211 --> 03:32:38,979 [both grunting] 4552 03:32:39,046 --> 03:32:40,981 [Michael] We now await number 19. 4553 03:32:41,048 --> 03:32:45,419 [crowd] …five, four, three, two, one… 4554 03:32:46,053 --> 03:32:47,321 [klaxon sounding] 4555 03:32:47,988 --> 03:32:49,790 ["Holla" by Desiree Jackson playing] 4556 03:32:49,857 --> 03:32:51,692 [Michael] A former champion, 4557 03:32:52,559 --> 03:32:59,333 Kelly Kelly, who debuted as part of the revamped ECW back in 2006. 4558 03:32:59,900 --> 03:33:01,335 [Stephanie] When she was just 19. 4559 03:33:01,401 --> 03:33:04,671 [Michael] Nineteen years old, and Kelly Kelly is back. 4560 03:33:07,908 --> 03:33:09,977 And there you saw Charlotte and Alexa Bliss-- 4561 03:33:10,043 --> 03:33:12,446 [announcers exclaiming] 4562 03:33:12,513 --> 03:33:13,714 [Stephanie] She hung on. 4563 03:33:13,780 --> 03:33:16,183 [Corey] Uh, Natalya's celebrating a bit prematurely here. 4564 03:33:16,250 --> 03:33:19,686 [Michael] Yeah, does not realize that Kelly's still in this match. 4565 03:33:20,787 --> 03:33:23,724 Michelle McCool, and now Kelly back to Michelle. 4566 03:33:24,992 --> 03:33:26,693 Ring beginning to fill up. 4567 03:33:26,760 --> 03:33:29,329 Getting a little more crowded with women Superstars. 4568 03:33:29,396 --> 03:33:30,964 [Michelle yelling] 4569 03:33:33,600 --> 03:33:35,102 [Michael] There goes Michelle! 4570 03:33:39,273 --> 03:33:41,742 -And look at Michelle… -[Stephanie] Oh! 4571 03:33:41,809 --> 03:33:44,778 [Michael] Eliminated by Natalya. What a performance though tonight. 4572 03:33:44,845 --> 03:33:47,781 [Corey] Very, very impressive and memorable for Michelle McCool, 4573 03:33:47,848 --> 03:33:49,983 but Natalya right now looks determined 4574 03:33:50,050 --> 03:33:53,086 like a woman on a mission to make history. 4575 03:33:53,153 --> 03:33:54,054 [women grunting] 4576 03:33:54,121 --> 03:33:56,823 [Stephanie] Again, all these women are making history tonight. 4577 03:33:56,890 --> 03:33:58,892 [crowd cheering] 4578 03:33:59,726 --> 03:34:01,728 [Michael] And look at Ruby Riott trying to hang on. 4579 03:34:02,496 --> 03:34:05,232 Number 20 coming. Two-thirds of the way through. 4580 03:34:05,299 --> 03:34:06,633 Who's it gonna be? 4581 03:34:06,700 --> 03:34:10,204 [crowd] …four, three, two, one… 4582 03:34:10,938 --> 03:34:12,439 [klaxon sounding] 4583 03:34:13,040 --> 03:34:15,142 ["Amazing (Remix)" by CFO$ playing] 4584 03:34:15,209 --> 03:34:17,511 -[Stephanie] Oh yeah. -[Michael] Feel the glow! 4585 03:34:18,011 --> 03:34:22,015 Two-time Women's Champion from SmackDown Live, Naomi. 4586 03:34:23,951 --> 03:34:25,986 And there's an interesting little note here, guys. 4587 03:34:26,053 --> 03:34:28,655 You know, back in the original NXT, 4588 03:34:29,556 --> 03:34:32,993 Naomi's mentor is in the ring right now, Kelly Kelly. 4589 03:34:33,694 --> 03:34:36,196 [Corey] The ridiculous athleticism from Naomi. 4590 03:34:36,697 --> 03:34:38,599 Just running through the competition right now. 4591 03:34:38,665 --> 03:34:41,468 Naomi's gotta love her entrance spot in this match. 4592 03:34:41,535 --> 03:34:42,369 [Sasha grunting] 4593 03:34:42,436 --> 03:34:45,339 [Michael] Sasha right to the midsection. Naomi. 4594 03:34:45,405 --> 03:34:46,240 [Naomi grunting] 4595 03:34:46,807 --> 03:34:48,542 [Michael] Sasha from Monday Night Raw. 4596 03:34:48,609 --> 03:34:50,344 Naomi SmackDown Live. 4597 03:34:50,877 --> 03:34:53,180 -[announcers] Oh! -[Michael] What a kick. You can hear that. 4598 03:34:53,247 --> 03:34:55,682 Sasha through the bottom rope, still in it. 4599 03:34:55,749 --> 03:34:58,619 She's been in the match over 30 minutes at this juncture. 4600 03:34:59,119 --> 03:35:00,821 [Stephanie] Becky took Naomi down. 4601 03:35:02,322 --> 03:35:03,957 -[Michael] Becky top rope. -[Stephanie] Oh! 4602 03:35:04,024 --> 03:35:05,259 [Michael] Down goes Naomi again. 4603 03:35:05,325 --> 03:35:06,927 [Stephanie] And Kelly Kelly might go out. 4604 03:35:06,994 --> 03:35:09,263 [Corey] Kelly Kelly in a lot of trouble right now. 4605 03:35:09,329 --> 03:35:11,498 Natalya doing her best to… 4606 03:35:11,565 --> 03:35:12,499 Uh-oh. 4607 03:35:12,566 --> 03:35:15,936 See, I don't understand this strategy. Why would you do this, Becky? 4608 03:35:17,304 --> 03:35:19,039 [women grunting] 4609 03:35:19,106 --> 03:35:20,474 [Michael] And Becky again. 4610 03:35:22,442 --> 03:35:23,710 Another great suplex. 4611 03:35:23,777 --> 03:35:26,079 And now Ruby Riott runs into Becky Lynch. 4612 03:35:26,146 --> 03:35:28,682 And Ruby Riott… Becky trying to eliminate her. 4613 03:35:28,749 --> 03:35:30,684 Ruby trying to eliminate Becky! 4614 03:35:30,751 --> 03:35:32,920 Becky's still in it, she's hanging on! 4615 03:35:32,986 --> 03:35:33,820 [crowd cheering] 4616 03:35:33,887 --> 03:35:36,456 [Corey] Ruby prying at the fingers of The Irish Lass Kicker. 4617 03:35:36,523 --> 03:35:41,161 [Michael] Becky's finally eliminated! 31 minutes, Becky Lynch. 4618 03:35:41,228 --> 03:35:43,263 -[Corey] Uh-oh, Natalya. -[Stephanie] Impressive. 4619 03:35:43,330 --> 03:35:44,898 [Michael] Lasted in this match. 4620 03:35:45,832 --> 03:35:48,936 Number 21 on the way. 4621 03:35:49,002 --> 03:35:51,004 [crowd] …two, one… 4622 03:35:51,638 --> 03:35:53,106 [klaxon sounding] 4623 03:35:53,173 --> 03:35:55,075 ["Pretty Mean Sister" by Jim Johnston playing] 4624 03:35:55,142 --> 03:35:56,376 [Stephanie] Oh, yes! 4625 03:35:56,443 --> 03:35:58,779 -[Michael] A Hall of Famer. -[Stephanie] Miss Jacqueline. 4626 03:35:58,845 --> 03:36:02,015 [Michael] From the class of 2016, a two-time Women's Champion, 4627 03:36:02,082 --> 03:36:05,519 first African-American Women's Champion. 4628 03:36:05,585 --> 03:36:07,554 Her second reign ended, 4629 03:36:07,621 --> 03:36:12,025 losing the Women's Championship to the woman on our right, Corey… 4630 03:36:12,092 --> 03:36:14,494 -[Stephanie] That is correct. -[Michael] …Stephanie McMahon. 4631 03:36:14,561 --> 03:36:16,229 [Stephanie] I did all the dirty work myself. 4632 03:36:16,296 --> 03:36:19,199 [Corey] I almost wish Booker was here because Booker loves to tell stories 4633 03:36:19,266 --> 03:36:22,903 about how Jackie is the single toughest woman he has ever known in his life. 4634 03:36:22,970 --> 03:36:24,738 And she's showing it right now. 4635 03:36:24,805 --> 03:36:28,842 [Michael] Jacqueline at one point in her career, was even a referee in WWE. 4636 03:36:28,909 --> 03:36:30,477 [Corey] Whoa! Great counter! 4637 03:36:30,544 --> 03:36:33,747 [Michael] Do you realize that Jacqueline once beat Chavo Guerrero 4638 03:36:33,814 --> 03:36:35,649 for the Cruiserweight Championship? 4639 03:36:35,716 --> 03:36:36,950 That's how tough Jackie is. 4640 03:36:37,017 --> 03:36:38,685 [Stephanie] Jackie's an incredible athlete. 4641 03:36:38,752 --> 03:36:40,954 [Corey] Running through everybody right now. 4642 03:36:41,722 --> 03:36:42,589 [women straining] 4643 03:36:42,656 --> 03:36:44,858 [Michael] And now looking to eliminate Kelly Kelly. 4644 03:36:44,925 --> 03:36:47,527 Jacqueline and Natalya working together. 4645 03:36:47,594 --> 03:36:50,664 Kelly is in trouble, trying to hang on. 4646 03:36:51,298 --> 03:36:53,300 [women grunting] 4647 03:36:55,635 --> 03:36:57,637 [Michael] Look at Kelly just… 4648 03:36:57,704 --> 03:36:59,706 [Stephanie] It's amazing she's able to hang on. 4649 03:36:59,773 --> 03:37:01,008 [Corey] Trying there. 4650 03:37:01,074 --> 03:37:04,444 [Michael] The athleticism of all these women, absolutely incredible. 4651 03:37:05,779 --> 03:37:07,881 -[Corey] Ruby Riott joining. -[Stephanie] Here we go. 4652 03:37:07,948 --> 03:37:09,316 Kelly's gotta go out now. 4653 03:37:10,384 --> 03:37:12,252 [Michael] Number 22's coming. 4654 03:37:12,319 --> 03:37:16,790 [crowd] …five, four, three, two, one… 4655 03:37:17,591 --> 03:37:19,226 [klaxon sounding] 4656 03:37:19,292 --> 03:37:20,560 ["Force of Greatness" by CFO$ playing] 4657 03:37:20,627 --> 03:37:25,999 [Michael] The Irresistible Force from Monday Night Raw, 4658 03:37:26,066 --> 03:37:30,370 the woman I picked weeks ago to win this thing, Nia Jax. 4659 03:37:30,871 --> 03:37:33,407 [Corey] The game is about to change. 4660 03:37:36,343 --> 03:37:38,245 [Michael] Nia Jax, a woman who has done it all. 4661 03:37:38,311 --> 03:37:41,415 She's a former model, she played college basketball. 4662 03:37:43,750 --> 03:37:44,751 Drafted to Raw back in-- 4663 03:37:44,818 --> 03:37:47,421 -[Stephanie] Oh! Down goes Jackie. -[Michael] Eliminates Jacqueline! 4664 03:37:47,487 --> 03:37:50,257 [Corey] Nia Jax made that elimination look effortless. 4665 03:37:50,323 --> 03:37:52,959 -[Stephanie] There goes Kelly. -[Michael] Now eliminates Kelly. 4666 03:37:53,493 --> 03:37:54,628 [Stephanie] Oh! 4667 03:37:55,896 --> 03:37:58,165 [Michael] And now just flattens Natalya. 4668 03:37:58,999 --> 03:38:00,700 Good luck, Ruby Riott. 4669 03:38:01,368 --> 03:38:03,437 [Corey] I admire the gusto, Ruby. 4670 03:38:05,605 --> 03:38:07,808 But not the best decision you ever made, but. 4671 03:38:07,874 --> 03:38:09,242 [Stephanie chuckling] 4672 03:38:11,878 --> 03:38:13,580 -[Stephanie] Oh boy. -[Corey] Wow! 4673 03:38:15,415 --> 03:38:16,883 [Michael] Look at this! 4674 03:38:16,950 --> 03:38:18,652 [Corey] Unbelievable power from Jax! 4675 03:38:18,718 --> 03:38:21,221 [Michael] Ruby Riott on the top turnbuckle! 4676 03:38:22,789 --> 03:38:25,725 -[Corey] And Nia finishes the job. Yeah. -[Stephanie] Goodbye, Ruby Riott. 4677 03:38:26,793 --> 03:38:28,728 -Look out for Naomi, now. -[Corey] Ooh! 4678 03:38:31,364 --> 03:38:34,901 Smart strategy by Naomi, trying to take out the legs of Jax. 4679 03:38:34,968 --> 03:38:36,036 [crowd gasping] 4680 03:38:38,638 --> 03:38:41,541 -[Michael] Look at Naomi trying to send… -[Stephanie] Blocked. 4681 03:38:42,042 --> 03:38:42,876 [Corey] Wow. 4682 03:38:47,180 --> 03:38:48,348 [Stephanie] Oh, Naomi hung on. 4683 03:38:48,415 --> 03:38:51,718 [Michael] Naomi's on the apron. What is Nia… Nia Jax got caught in the face! 4684 03:38:53,520 --> 03:38:55,288 Naomi! She's still in it! 4685 03:38:55,355 --> 03:38:57,724 Naomi's still in it! Naomi has not hit the floor! 4686 03:38:57,791 --> 03:38:59,493 Naomi is now on the barricade! 4687 03:38:59,559 --> 03:39:01,228 [crowd cheering] 4688 03:39:01,294 --> 03:39:03,063 [Stephanie] How will she get back to the ring? 4689 03:39:03,130 --> 03:39:05,365 [Michael] Well, Nia Jax is all alone in the ring 4690 03:39:05,432 --> 03:39:08,034 as we now await the entry of number 23. 4691 03:39:08,535 --> 03:39:11,505 Naomi is still in the match, but she's on the barricade. 4692 03:39:11,571 --> 03:39:13,940 -[Stephanie] Don't know anyone will help. -[Michael] Exactly. 4693 03:39:14,007 --> 03:39:15,876 [klaxon sounding] 4694 03:39:15,942 --> 03:39:18,845 ["Free the Flame" by CFO$ playing] 4695 03:39:18,912 --> 03:39:20,146 [crowd cheering] 4696 03:39:20,213 --> 03:39:21,114 [Corey] Uh-oh. 4697 03:39:21,181 --> 03:39:24,417 [Michael] The NXT Women's Champion. 4698 03:39:25,085 --> 03:39:26,019 She's banged up. 4699 03:39:26,086 --> 03:39:29,189 Her left arm was hurt last night by Shayna Basler 4700 03:39:29,256 --> 03:39:31,825 in her title defense in NXT TakeOver. 4701 03:39:32,325 --> 03:39:35,162 But she's here and she's participating. 4702 03:39:36,129 --> 03:39:40,233 I don't know how she's able to move after that battle with Basler last night. 4703 03:39:40,300 --> 03:39:42,302 [Corey] Oh! What a right hand by Ember. 4704 03:39:42,369 --> 03:39:43,737 [Michael] Ember Moon now… 4705 03:39:45,105 --> 03:39:47,107 [crowd chanting indistinctly] 4706 03:39:47,674 --> 03:39:50,410 [Michael] And here's Ember Moon, and a kick to Nia Jax! 4707 03:39:50,477 --> 03:39:51,678 [Stephanie] Beautiful kick. 4708 03:39:52,679 --> 03:39:54,281 [Ember screaming] 4709 03:39:54,347 --> 03:39:56,349 [Michael] Ember is fired up. 4710 03:39:57,050 --> 03:40:00,120 Booker T once trained Ember Moon, he's gotta be proud. 4711 03:40:00,187 --> 03:40:02,189 [Corey] Absolutely. Look, one armed! 4712 03:40:02,255 --> 03:40:06,726 I mean, Ember at a distinct disadvantage having a damaged left arm, but, yeah… 4713 03:40:06,793 --> 03:40:08,795 [Michael] It's one thing to be 100% against Nia. 4714 03:40:08,862 --> 03:40:11,698 -[Corey] Exactly. -[Michael] Oh my God! 4715 03:40:11,765 --> 03:40:15,468 -Landed on the bad arm! Not eliminated. -[Stephanie] Wait. Look at Naomi. 4716 03:40:15,535 --> 03:40:16,403 [Corey] What? 4717 03:40:16,469 --> 03:40:20,674 [Michael] What the hell is Naomi doing? She's walking a tightrope here. 4718 03:40:21,608 --> 03:40:23,176 [Naomi] Move! Move! 4719 03:40:23,243 --> 03:40:24,544 [Michael] That's Maria Menounos… 4720 03:40:24,611 --> 03:40:27,647 [Corey] Maria's trying to take selfie's or something. This is… 4721 03:40:29,082 --> 03:40:31,284 [Michael] Naomi now on the chair at ringside. 4722 03:40:31,351 --> 03:40:33,186 [Stephanie] Her feet have not touched the floor. 4723 03:40:33,253 --> 03:40:35,355 [Corey] Has Naomi been studying Kofi film? 4724 03:40:36,056 --> 03:40:37,691 [Stephanie] Oh my goodness. 4725 03:40:37,757 --> 03:40:40,427 -[Michael] This is incredible. -[Stephanie] That is incredible. 4726 03:40:40,493 --> 03:40:42,462 [Michael] I've never seen anything like this. 4727 03:40:42,529 --> 03:40:45,065 Naomi is literally walking on her hands. 4728 03:40:45,131 --> 03:40:47,500 [Stephanie] Man, you talk about an athlete, that's incredible. 4729 03:40:47,567 --> 03:40:49,369 [Michael] Her feet still haven't hit the floor. 4730 03:40:49,436 --> 03:40:51,671 -Naomi is still in this match! -[Stephanie] Wow! 4731 03:40:51,738 --> 03:40:54,074 -[Corey] That was awesome. -[Stephanie] That was amazing. 4732 03:40:54,140 --> 03:40:56,009 [Corey] Naomi now up top. Nia doesn't realize… 4733 03:40:56,076 --> 03:40:58,845 [Michael] Jax doesn't realize it, now she does. Naomi, top rope! 4734 03:40:58,912 --> 03:41:00,413 -Caught by Nia! -[Stephanie] Oh! 4735 03:41:00,480 --> 03:41:01,548 [Corey laughing] 4736 03:41:02,048 --> 03:41:04,050 [Stephanie] And-- Oh! After all that. 4737 03:41:04,117 --> 03:41:06,686 -[Michael] Naomi eliminated. -[Stephanie] Oh my goodness. 4738 03:41:06,753 --> 03:41:07,754 [Nia roaring] 4739 03:41:08,288 --> 03:41:10,190 [Corey] Nia Jax is feeling it right now. 4740 03:41:10,257 --> 03:41:12,392 -I don't see anybody stopping her. -[Stephanie] Nope. 4741 03:41:12,459 --> 03:41:14,027 [Michael] Number 24. 4742 03:41:14,094 --> 03:41:15,895 [crowd] …two, one… 4743 03:41:16,630 --> 03:41:17,998 [klaxon sounding] 4744 03:41:18,598 --> 03:41:20,000 ["Glamazon" by Jim Johnston playing] 4745 03:41:20,066 --> 03:41:21,935 [Michael] What did you say, Corey? 4746 03:41:22,002 --> 03:41:24,904 -[Corey laughing] -[Michael] How about a Glamazon? 4747 03:41:24,971 --> 03:41:27,707 [Corey] Counselor, I'd like to retract my previous statement. 4748 03:41:27,774 --> 03:41:29,643 [Michael] A four-time champion, 4749 03:41:29,709 --> 03:41:33,913 the youngest inducte ever into the WWE Hall of Fame. 4750 03:41:34,614 --> 03:41:38,351 And, guys, she's actually competed in a Royal Rumble Match before. 4751 03:41:38,418 --> 03:41:39,386 [Stephanie] Yes, she has. 4752 03:41:39,452 --> 03:41:43,857 [Michael] In a men's match in 2010 when she eliminated The Great Khali. 4753 03:41:43,923 --> 03:41:46,293 [crowd cheering loudly] 4754 03:41:46,359 --> 03:41:48,094 [inaudible] 4755 03:41:48,161 --> 03:41:50,797 [Michael] And now our partner in Mixed Match Challenge, Corey 4756 03:41:50,864 --> 03:41:53,333 [Stephanie] This is a Singles Match I'd wanna see. 4757 03:41:53,400 --> 03:41:55,468 [inaudible] 4758 03:41:56,436 --> 03:41:58,805 [Michael] I don't know if Nia's sure who she's messing with. 4759 03:41:58,872 --> 03:42:01,274 [Corey] I don't think Beth knows how to back down from a fight, 4760 03:42:01,341 --> 03:42:02,742 even if it is Nia Jax. 4761 03:42:02,809 --> 03:42:04,978 [Michael] Look at her go, Beth Phoenix and Nia. 4762 03:42:05,045 --> 03:42:09,783 [crowd chanting, applauding rhythmically] This is awesome! This is awesome! 4763 03:42:09,849 --> 03:42:12,519 [Michael] The "this is awesome" chants here in Philly. 4764 03:42:13,186 --> 03:42:14,788 This is incredible! 4765 03:42:16,022 --> 03:42:18,425 [Stephanie] This whole match has been incredible. 4766 03:42:18,992 --> 03:42:21,361 -[Corey] Uh-oh. -[Michael] The speed of Beth Phoenix. 4767 03:42:22,228 --> 03:42:24,164 -Wait a minute. -[Stephanie] No way, no way. 4768 03:42:24,230 --> 03:42:26,232 [Michael] Looking to try to power Nia Jax up. 4769 03:42:26,299 --> 03:42:27,567 Can Beth do it? 4770 03:42:27,634 --> 03:42:30,070 Beth trying to get Nia on her feet and not quite. 4771 03:42:30,136 --> 03:42:32,539 And Nia with a swipe to the small of the back. 4772 03:42:34,808 --> 03:42:36,810 [Stephanie] It's more than a swipe. 4773 03:42:36,876 --> 03:42:39,479 -[Michael] A club. [chuckling] -[Stephanie] Crushing blow. 4774 03:42:39,546 --> 03:42:41,548 -[Beth groaning] -It's about my time! 4775 03:42:42,082 --> 03:42:42,982 [Beth grunting] 4776 03:42:43,550 --> 03:42:46,152 [Corey] Nia better be careful not to get too confident. Uh-oh! 4777 03:42:46,219 --> 03:42:48,121 [Michael] Beth Phoenix has got Nia up! 4778 03:42:48,188 --> 03:42:50,390 Beth Phoenix with Nia up on her shoulders! 4779 03:42:50,457 --> 03:42:52,225 Looking to eliminate Nia Jax! 4780 03:42:52,292 --> 03:42:54,394 Can the Glamazon do it? Not quite. 4781 03:42:55,762 --> 03:42:58,798 -Nia just too much. -[Stephanie] Nia may have met her match. 4782 03:42:59,532 --> 03:43:00,800 [Michael] Natalya still in it. 4783 03:43:00,867 --> 03:43:03,536 Natalya still in the matchup. Was never eliminated. 4784 03:43:04,037 --> 03:43:06,673 -[Corey] Natalya and Beth… -[Michael] Natalya and Beth… 4785 03:43:06,740 --> 03:43:09,843 -[Corey] …came up strong together. -[Michael] …longtime friends. 4786 03:43:11,544 --> 03:43:12,812 [inaudible] 4787 03:43:14,114 --> 03:43:17,384 [Michael] Beth and Natalya looking to eliminate Nia Jax through the second rope. 4788 03:43:17,450 --> 03:43:18,985 [Stephanie] Second rope, doesn't count. 4789 03:43:19,052 --> 03:43:20,153 [Michael] Still in it. 4790 03:43:20,887 --> 03:43:22,389 [fan yelling indistinctly] 4791 03:43:22,455 --> 03:43:23,390 [crowd cheering] 4792 03:43:23,456 --> 03:43:26,760 [Stephanie] All right. Best friends. Let's see how long that lasts. 4793 03:43:28,027 --> 03:43:31,431 [Michael] Beth and Natalya have known each other for so long, 4794 03:43:31,498 --> 03:43:33,666 so many years, been through so much… 4795 03:43:34,267 --> 03:43:36,369 [Stephanie] That's what I thought was coming. 4796 03:43:36,436 --> 03:43:38,404 -[Michael] Every woman for herself. -[Stephanie] No! 4797 03:43:38,471 --> 03:43:39,606 [Michael] Natalya… 4798 03:43:40,106 --> 03:43:42,609 -…eliminated Beth Phoenix. -[Stephanie] Oh! 4799 03:43:43,777 --> 03:43:45,278 And in comes Carmella. 4800 03:43:45,345 --> 03:43:48,047 [Corey] Carmella wasting no time trying to get an advantage on Natalya, 4801 03:43:48,114 --> 03:43:50,984 and The Princess of Staten Island stomping on The Queen of Hearts. 4802 03:43:51,050 --> 03:43:53,686 [Michael] Guys, here comes number 25. 4803 03:43:53,753 --> 03:43:54,988 [crowd] …one… 4804 03:43:55,622 --> 03:43:56,923 [klaxon sounding] 4805 03:43:58,191 --> 03:43:59,559 [crowd cheering] 4806 03:43:59,626 --> 03:44:01,194 [Stephanie] Asuka. 4807 03:44:01,261 --> 03:44:03,229 -[Corey] Game over. -["The Future" by CFO$ playing] 4808 03:44:03,296 --> 03:44:05,231 [Michael] How about game on? 4809 03:44:06,232 --> 03:44:08,234 The Empress of Tomorrow, 4810 03:44:08,902 --> 03:44:10,670 a former NXT Champion, 4811 03:44:10,737 --> 03:44:15,375 a reign that lasted 510 days when she retired undefeated, 4812 03:44:15,442 --> 03:44:17,243 and now she's on Monday Night Raw. 4813 03:44:17,310 --> 03:44:19,546 -Asuka into the Royal Rumble Match! -[Carmella screaming] 4814 03:44:19,612 --> 03:44:22,782 [Michael] Oh my Lord! Carmella wisely running away. 4815 03:44:22,849 --> 03:44:24,951 -[Corey] Out of harms way. Boom! -[Stephanie] Oh! 4816 03:44:25,018 --> 03:44:27,921 -[Corey] Did you hear that?! [chuckling] -[Stephanie] Oh my God! 4817 03:44:27,987 --> 03:44:30,990 [Michael] One of the most fierce strikers in the world today. 4818 03:44:34,394 --> 03:44:36,396 [Corey] Oh, Mella, that was not bright. 4819 03:44:36,463 --> 03:44:37,297 [Carmella yelling] 4820 03:44:37,363 --> 03:44:38,798 [Michael] Corey, you want to talk about strong style, right? 4821 03:44:38,865 --> 03:44:40,466 -[Corey] Oh my God! -[Michael] Oh my Lord! 4822 03:44:40,533 --> 03:44:42,268 [Stephanie] And down goes Carmella. 4823 03:44:42,969 --> 03:44:45,505 -[Michael] Asuka was the sole… -[Stephanie] Oh, wait. Look out. 4824 03:44:45,572 --> 03:44:46,739 [crowd roaring] 4825 03:44:46,806 --> 03:44:49,742 [Michael] What a rivalry these two had at NXT. 4826 03:44:49,809 --> 03:44:51,144 Ember Moon and Asuka 4827 03:44:51,911 --> 03:44:53,980 with a rivalry of the year, in my estimation. 4828 03:44:54,047 --> 03:44:55,982 [Corey] And Asuka's laughing at Ember. 4829 03:44:56,049 --> 03:44:57,617 [crowd chanting indistinctly] 4830 03:44:58,551 --> 03:45:00,687 [Corey] That's how confident The Empress of Tomorrow is. 4831 03:45:00,753 --> 03:45:03,289 [Michael] Look at Ember. Ember with a kick, got caught by Asuka. 4832 03:45:03,790 --> 03:45:04,991 Down goes Asuka. 4833 03:45:05,058 --> 03:45:07,694 Ember Moon still in this match, bad arm and all. 4834 03:45:08,895 --> 03:45:10,129 -[Ember grunting] -[Corey] Oh. 4835 03:45:10,196 --> 03:45:11,331 Asuka evades. 4836 03:45:12,432 --> 03:45:15,068 Ember could be looking for her Eclipse off the ropes. 4837 03:45:15,134 --> 03:45:16,803 -One armed! -[Stephanie] Oh! 4838 03:45:16,870 --> 03:45:19,772 [Michael] A one-armed Eclipse to Asuka! 4839 03:45:19,839 --> 03:45:20,974 Incredible! 4840 03:45:21,040 --> 03:45:22,742 [Stephanie] This is Ember's chance. 4841 03:45:23,376 --> 03:45:24,711 -Oh. -[Corey] Oh, no. 4842 03:45:24,777 --> 03:45:27,480 [Michael] Ember still in it. Ember still in it by one arm, 4843 03:45:27,547 --> 03:45:31,684 but Asuka wisely going to the bad arm of Ember Moon, and eliminates her. 4844 03:45:32,252 --> 03:45:34,687 [Corey] Great showing for the NXT Women's Champion, 4845 03:45:34,754 --> 03:45:37,290 but to this point, no one is ready for Asuka. 4846 03:45:37,357 --> 03:45:41,127 [Michael] What a… what a gutsy performance by Ember. 4847 03:45:41,194 --> 03:45:43,496 This is number 26 now. 4848 03:45:43,563 --> 03:45:45,131 [crowd] …two, one… 4849 03:45:46,099 --> 03:45:47,534 [klaxon sounding] 4850 03:45:48,201 --> 03:45:49,769 ["Obsession" by Jim Johnston playing] 4851 03:45:49,836 --> 03:45:50,937 [Michael] There's no doubt 4852 03:45:51,004 --> 03:45:53,973 that this lady is one of the all-time greats. 4853 03:45:54,040 --> 03:45:57,277 A six-time Women's Champion. 4854 03:45:57,343 --> 03:45:59,045 [inaudible] 4855 03:45:59,112 --> 03:46:00,313 [Corey] It would mean the world 4856 03:46:00,380 --> 03:46:03,583 for Mickie James to head to WrestleMania once again 4857 03:46:03,650 --> 03:46:06,686 to challenge for the Women's Championship of her choice. 4858 03:46:06,753 --> 03:46:08,621 [Michael] Mickie James takes out Carmella. 4859 03:46:08,688 --> 03:46:11,591 Now gonna head up to the top rope, high risk in a Royal Rumble Match. 4860 03:46:11,658 --> 03:46:14,027 -Mickie… down goes Asuka. -[Stephanie] Whoa! 4861 03:46:14,093 --> 03:46:16,863 [Michael] Mickie James, uh, was in the first-ever 4862 03:46:16,930 --> 03:46:21,434 Women's Falls Count Anywhere Match in WWE history against Melina. 4863 03:46:22,101 --> 03:46:22,936 [women grunting] 4864 03:46:23,002 --> 03:46:24,571 [Michael] And now it's Natalya. 4865 03:46:26,372 --> 03:46:27,640 Backing Mickie into the corner. 4866 03:46:29,142 --> 03:46:31,778 [Stephanie] And no doubt, Mickie has an advantage being number 26. 4867 03:46:31,844 --> 03:46:32,679 [Michael] Indeed. 4868 03:46:34,948 --> 03:46:36,316 Mickie lands on the apron. 4869 03:46:36,382 --> 03:46:38,251 [Corey] It'll come down to the luck of the draw, 4870 03:46:38,318 --> 03:46:40,853 but Sasha Banks is still in this match, the very first entrant. 4871 03:46:40,920 --> 03:46:42,021 [Stephanie] Very first one. 4872 03:46:42,088 --> 03:46:44,324 [Michael] Neckbreaker, Natalya. Sasha Banks… 4873 03:46:45,625 --> 03:46:46,659 [woman straining] 4874 03:46:46,726 --> 03:46:49,062 [Michael] …from Monday Night Raw still alive. 4875 03:46:52,565 --> 03:46:55,435 [Corey] Uh-oh. Natalya in a precarious position right now. 4876 03:46:56,035 --> 03:46:57,837 -[Asuka grunting] -[woman yelling] 4877 03:46:57,904 --> 03:47:00,940 [Corey] Asuka delivered a kick right to the thigh of… 4878 03:47:01,007 --> 03:47:02,642 [Stephanie] Wait. Carmella's gonna go out. 4879 03:47:02,709 --> 03:47:06,012 [Michael] Carmella's in trouble here as we look for number 27. 4880 03:47:06,079 --> 03:47:07,413 [crowd] …two, one… 4881 03:47:08,147 --> 03:47:09,849 [klaxon sounding] 4882 03:47:09,916 --> 03:47:13,319 ["You Can Look (But You Can't Touch)" by Jim Johnston playing] 4883 03:47:14,387 --> 03:47:15,755 [Michael] Nikki Bella, 4884 03:47:16,923 --> 03:47:22,228 a two-time champ and the longest-reigning champion with the old Divas title. 4885 03:47:22,762 --> 03:47:25,031 A decade in WWE. 4886 03:47:25,098 --> 03:47:26,666 [Corey] I'm changing my pick right now. 4887 03:47:26,733 --> 03:47:29,235 -Nikki Bella's gonna win the entire thing. -[Stephanie chuckling] 4888 03:47:29,302 --> 03:47:31,104 [Michael] Star of Total Divas, Total Bellas, 4889 03:47:31,170 --> 03:47:33,706 was on Dancing With The Stars last year. 4890 03:47:36,342 --> 03:47:37,243 And now Sasha. 4891 03:47:40,213 --> 03:47:42,215 -[Nikki grunting] -[Sasha grunting] 4892 03:47:43,483 --> 03:47:45,118 [Corey] Uh-oh. Boom! 4893 03:47:45,184 --> 03:47:48,421 What a kick from Nikki Bella, drops The Boss. 4894 03:47:49,489 --> 03:47:51,024 [Stephanie] She hasn't lost a step. 4895 03:47:51,090 --> 03:47:53,960 [Corey] Absolutely not. There goes our Total Divas… 4896 03:47:54,027 --> 03:47:57,130 [Stephanie] Oh. Calling out Charlotte right there. 4897 03:47:57,196 --> 03:48:00,033 [crowd chanting] John Cena sucks! 4898 03:48:00,099 --> 03:48:03,403 [Corey] Carmella taking advantage of the situation. Nikki was distracted. 4899 03:48:04,237 --> 03:48:05,838 Miss Money in the Bank. 4900 03:48:05,905 --> 03:48:06,806 What a-- Oh! 4901 03:48:06,873 --> 03:48:10,810 What a big get this would be for Carmella to eliminate Nikki Bella. 4902 03:48:10,877 --> 03:48:12,278 [Michael] Look at Carmella go. 4903 03:48:13,279 --> 03:48:14,547 [Stephanie] Oh, Moonwalk. 4904 03:48:15,281 --> 03:48:16,883 I don't know I'd be showboating. 4905 03:48:18,351 --> 03:48:22,989 [Michael] Oh, mocking of course, John Cena, who's engaged to Nikki Bella, 4906 03:48:23,056 --> 03:48:24,624 with a "you can't see me." 4907 03:48:28,027 --> 03:48:29,796 And now Carmella's in trouble. 4908 03:48:29,862 --> 03:48:30,997 [Carmella] Put me down! No! 4909 03:48:31,064 --> 03:48:33,866 [Corey] Carmella's attempting some sort of step-up headscissors, now… 4910 03:48:33,933 --> 03:48:35,568 [Carmella screaming] 4911 03:48:36,736 --> 03:48:40,239 [Michael] Carmella's screaming as she does not want to be eliminated here. 4912 03:48:41,607 --> 03:48:44,510 [Corey] Carmella's got her legs figure-foured around Nikki. 4913 03:48:44,577 --> 03:48:45,845 [Stephanie] Not anymore. 4914 03:48:49,715 --> 03:48:50,550 [Nikki grunting] 4915 03:48:50,616 --> 03:48:53,920 [Stephanie] Oh, and Nikki did it. Carmella is gone. 4916 03:48:53,986 --> 03:48:55,888 Oh, and Asuka just takes out Nikki. 4917 03:48:55,955 --> 03:48:58,758 [Corey] Yeah. Miss Money in the Bank has been deposited on the outside. 4918 03:48:58,825 --> 03:49:00,526 I've been waiting all night to use that one. 4919 03:49:00,593 --> 03:49:02,061 [Michael and Corey laughing] 4920 03:49:02,128 --> 03:49:05,698 [Corey] Asuka and Sasha throwing down on Nikki right now. 4921 03:49:05,765 --> 03:49:07,100 [crowd] …three, two, one… 4922 03:49:07,166 --> 03:49:08,734 [Michael] Here comes number 28. 4923 03:49:08,801 --> 03:49:10,369 [klaxon sounding] 4924 03:49:10,436 --> 03:49:12,438 ["Beautiful Life" by CFO$ playing] 4925 03:49:12,505 --> 03:49:13,973 [Stephanie chuckling] 4926 03:49:14,040 --> 03:49:16,175 [Michael] A former champion as well. 4927 03:49:16,242 --> 03:49:20,213 Brie Bella. The Bella Twins are now in the Rumble Match. 4928 03:49:20,279 --> 03:49:21,914 [Stephanie] She's out of retirement. 4929 03:49:22,482 --> 03:49:23,616 [Corey] This is awesome. 4930 03:49:25,518 --> 03:49:27,220 [crowd chanting] Yes! Yes! Yes! 4931 03:49:28,054 --> 03:49:30,323 [Michael] And of course, the "yes" chants. 4932 03:49:30,389 --> 03:49:33,126 Brie Bella married to the SmackDown General Manager, Daniel Bryan. 4933 03:49:33,192 --> 03:49:35,595 Of course, proud parents to a newborn baby. 4934 03:49:35,661 --> 03:49:36,662 And look at Brie go. 4935 03:49:37,330 --> 03:49:40,133 [Stephanie] All right. Brie Mode, here it comes. 4936 03:49:41,000 --> 03:49:42,068 [women grunting] 4937 03:49:42,135 --> 03:49:44,604 [Michael] And Brie taking it to Natalya. 4938 03:49:46,572 --> 03:49:47,907 [Stephanie] And Mickie James. 4939 03:49:49,142 --> 03:49:51,644 [Michael] And now Nikki Bella to Asuka and Sasha. 4940 03:49:51,711 --> 03:49:55,882 Sasha has been in this match, guys, for 45 minutes. 4941 03:49:55,948 --> 03:49:57,617 [crowd cheering] 4942 03:49:57,683 --> 03:49:59,118 [Stephanie] Bella power right there. 4943 03:50:02,255 --> 03:50:04,123 [Michael] Nikki and Brie together again. 4944 03:50:04,190 --> 03:50:05,458 [Corey] Oh, Nia Jax. 4945 03:50:08,928 --> 03:50:11,297 [Michael] Nia knocked down to the floor. 4946 03:50:11,364 --> 03:50:13,800 But again, she did not go over the top rope yet. 4947 03:50:15,168 --> 03:50:17,904 [Corey] The Bellas working together so very well. 4948 03:50:17,970 --> 03:50:20,072 Natalya in trouble. 4949 03:50:20,139 --> 03:50:21,607 [Michael] Number 29 coming. 4950 03:50:22,175 --> 03:50:27,180 [crowd] …six, five, four, three, two, one… 4951 03:50:28,414 --> 03:50:29,615 [klaxon sounding] 4952 03:50:30,316 --> 03:50:32,418 ["Turn It Up" by CFO$ playing] 4953 03:50:32,485 --> 03:50:34,020 [Michael] It's Hug Life time. 4954 03:50:34,687 --> 03:50:35,888 Former Women's Champion… 4955 03:50:37,590 --> 03:50:40,259 Bayley, who, in 2015, 4956 03:50:40,326 --> 03:50:44,530 engaged in classic battles with Sasha Banks at NXT, 4957 03:50:45,264 --> 03:50:47,667 including the Iron Man Match. 4958 03:50:47,733 --> 03:50:49,735 [Stephanie] First-ever Women's Iron Man Match. 4959 03:50:49,802 --> 03:50:51,103 [Michael] Oh, and look at Bayley! 4960 03:50:51,170 --> 03:50:53,206 [Corey] Listen, we know Bayley's been a lifetime fan. 4961 03:50:53,272 --> 03:50:55,841 She's watched Royal Rumbles her entire life. 4962 03:50:55,908 --> 03:50:57,710 She's one that you concern yourself with 4963 03:50:57,777 --> 03:50:59,545 the emotion and the magnitude of the moment. 4964 03:50:59,612 --> 03:51:00,813 Can Bayley pull it off? 4965 03:51:00,880 --> 03:51:04,350 [Michael] And one of the four WWE Horsewomen, 4966 03:51:04,417 --> 03:51:06,419 with Charlotte, Sasha, and Becky. 4967 03:51:06,485 --> 03:51:09,255 The group they named themselves. 4968 03:51:09,322 --> 03:51:11,090 As Bayley delivers the elbow. 4969 03:51:11,824 --> 03:51:17,396 [Corey] Bayley certain has the entrance spot to go deep into this Rumble. 4970 03:51:17,463 --> 03:51:19,365 [Michael] Only one competitor to come. 4971 03:51:19,432 --> 03:51:23,236 [Corey] There's Asuka who defeated Bailey to win the NXT Women's Championship. 4972 03:51:23,302 --> 03:51:26,272 -[Michael] Yeah… -[Corey] Oh! Lights out, Bayley. 4973 03:51:26,339 --> 03:51:27,440 [Michael] Right to the face. 4974 03:51:27,506 --> 03:51:31,077 I believe that was NXT TakeOver Dallas on WrestleMania Weekend a couple years ago. 4975 03:51:32,612 --> 03:51:36,449 And now Bayley hung up by Asuka, looking to eliminate her here. 4976 03:51:37,350 --> 03:51:39,352 [women grunting] 4977 03:51:45,825 --> 03:51:48,894 [Michael] We are, uh, seven seconds away from the final entrant… 4978 03:51:48,961 --> 03:51:50,129 [Stephanie] Who's it gonna be? 4979 03:51:50,196 --> 03:51:52,131 [Michael] …in the Women's Royal Rumble Match. 4980 03:51:52,198 --> 03:51:53,466 [crowd] …two, one… 4981 03:51:54,100 --> 03:51:55,935 [klaxon sounding] 4982 03:51:56,002 --> 03:51:58,838 ["Time to Rock & Roll" by Jim Johnston playing] 4983 03:51:58,904 --> 03:52:00,873 [crowd cheering loudly] 4984 03:52:02,642 --> 03:52:07,847 [Michael] Perhaps the greatest WWE Women's Champion of all time. 4985 03:52:09,181 --> 03:52:11,384 Seven championship reigns, 4986 03:52:11,450 --> 03:52:15,321 a Hall of Famer, Trish Stratus, who, in 2013, 4987 03:52:15,388 --> 03:52:18,057 was inducted by Stephanie McMahon 4988 03:52:18,124 --> 03:52:19,992 [crowd cheering loudly] 4989 03:52:22,528 --> 03:52:24,063 [Michael] This is a surreal moment. 4990 03:52:24,630 --> 03:52:27,633 [Corey] The big target on the Hall of Famer's back, I must say. 4991 03:52:27,700 --> 03:52:29,802 [Michael] Trish goes after Natalya, and now Bayley, 4992 03:52:29,869 --> 03:52:33,973 and Asuka as well, and now Sasha Banks. And Trish Stratus taking it to everybody. 4993 03:52:34,040 --> 03:52:36,208 [Corey] I think surreal was the best possible term, Cole. 4994 03:52:36,275 --> 03:52:39,779 You talk about Trish Stratus inspiring so many of the women we have right now, 4995 03:52:39,845 --> 03:52:41,380 including Bayley and Sasha Banks. 4996 03:52:41,447 --> 03:52:43,449 [Michael] And the Bella Twins as well. 4997 03:52:43,516 --> 03:52:44,784 [women grunting] 4998 03:52:46,319 --> 03:52:49,088 [Corey] This is no time to be starstruck or starry-eyed. 4999 03:52:49,588 --> 03:52:51,223 [Michael] Here are some of the young women 5000 03:52:51,290 --> 03:52:53,326 who say Trish Stratus influenced their career. 5001 03:52:53,392 --> 03:52:56,195 Natalya, Kelly Kelly, Alexa Bliss, Carmella, 5002 03:52:56,262 --> 03:52:58,497 Sasha, Bayley, Mandy Rose among others. 5003 03:52:59,865 --> 03:53:01,934 -[Corey] We gonna get a little… -[Stephanie] A little… 5004 03:53:02,001 --> 03:53:05,071 -[Corey] …Double Stratusfaction! -[Stephanie] …Stratusfaction! 5005 03:53:05,137 --> 03:53:07,139 [crowd cheering] 5006 03:53:07,206 --> 03:53:08,808 [Stephanie] Talk about looking great. 5007 03:53:08,874 --> 03:53:11,010 Doesn't look like Trish has missed a beat. 5008 03:53:11,077 --> 03:53:12,278 [Corey] Definitely not. 5009 03:53:12,345 --> 03:53:15,114 [Michael] Bayley, though, stops the momentum, at least for now. 5010 03:53:16,549 --> 03:53:19,318 Trish Stratus gonna send Bayley for a ride! 5011 03:53:19,385 --> 03:53:20,353 [Stephanie] Wow. 5012 03:53:23,723 --> 03:53:25,691 -"You still got it" chants. -[crowd roaring] 5013 03:53:25,758 --> 03:53:28,527 [Stephanie chuckling] Here they are again. 5014 03:53:28,594 --> 03:53:30,763 [Michael] Who will ever forget this rivalry? 5015 03:53:31,263 --> 03:53:32,732 Trish and Mickie. 5016 03:53:36,936 --> 03:53:39,138 [Stephanie] Could one of them be going to WrestleMania? 5017 03:53:39,205 --> 03:53:41,207 [Michael] I just got goosebumps, guys. 5018 03:53:43,809 --> 03:53:44,877 [Stephanie] Oh! 5019 03:53:44,944 --> 03:53:46,011 [both grunting] 5020 03:53:46,078 --> 03:53:49,181 [Michael] This is one of the all-time great rivalries. 5021 03:53:50,883 --> 03:53:52,418 Mickie and Trish Stratus. 5022 03:53:52,918 --> 03:53:54,453 [Stephanie] And it continues. 5023 03:53:55,654 --> 03:53:56,722 [Michael] And Mickie… 5024 03:53:57,223 --> 03:53:59,692 [Corey] With an opportunity at WrestleMania on the line, 5025 03:53:59,759 --> 03:54:01,360 renewed the rivalries. 5026 03:54:01,427 --> 03:54:03,929 [Michael] Whipped across the ring, Mickie goes to the second rope. 5027 03:54:03,996 --> 03:54:07,099 Trish Stratus looking to send Mickie James for the ride as well. 5028 03:54:07,166 --> 03:54:08,634 Mickie says "not now." 5029 03:54:08,701 --> 03:54:09,702 Not today! 5030 03:54:11,370 --> 03:54:12,438 [Michael] Trish caught her! 5031 03:54:12,505 --> 03:54:14,573 -Mickie eliminated! -[Stephanie] Oh! 5032 03:54:15,775 --> 03:54:16,876 [Michael] Almost apropos 5033 03:54:16,942 --> 03:54:19,445 that Trish Stratus eliminated Mickie James from the Rumble. 5034 03:54:19,512 --> 03:54:21,514 -[Corey exclaiming] -[Michael] Oh my God! 5035 03:54:22,114 --> 03:54:23,416 Nia Jax! 5036 03:54:23,482 --> 03:54:25,551 [Corey] Trish Stratus has never encountered anyone 5037 03:54:25,618 --> 03:54:27,453 quite like The Irresistible Force. 5038 03:54:27,520 --> 03:54:28,354 [crowd roaring] 5039 03:54:28,421 --> 03:54:30,589 [Michael] And now everybody going after Nia! 5040 03:54:32,792 --> 03:54:34,193 [Nia grunting, roaring] 5041 03:54:34,260 --> 03:54:36,862 [Michael] Nia Jax exploding out of the pile. 5042 03:54:37,863 --> 03:54:40,733 [Corey] This could very well be Nia's night. 5043 03:54:40,800 --> 03:54:42,768 [Stephanie] Nia sure seems to have recovered. 5044 03:54:44,303 --> 03:54:45,237 [Bayley grunting] 5045 03:54:45,938 --> 03:54:48,274 [Michael] Nia Jax just cleaning house. 5046 03:54:50,342 --> 03:54:51,477 And there's Asuka! 5047 03:54:52,445 --> 03:54:54,814 The Empress of Tomorrow and Trish Stratus. 5048 03:54:56,415 --> 03:54:59,151 -[Corey] Oh, wait a minute. -[Michael] And now the Bella Twins! 5049 03:54:59,652 --> 03:55:00,853 Can it be? 5050 03:55:01,587 --> 03:55:02,555 [Stephanie] No way. 5051 03:55:04,523 --> 03:55:05,758 I don't think Nia's going out 5052 03:55:05,825 --> 03:55:07,560 [Corey] I think you're gonna need more twins. 5053 03:55:08,127 --> 03:55:11,363 [Michael] Well, Natalya and Bayley and Trish and Asuka. 5054 03:55:11,430 --> 03:55:14,066 Everybody trying to eliminate Nia Jax. 5055 03:55:16,101 --> 03:55:17,970 -Nia's eliminated! -[Stephanie] Oh. 5056 03:55:18,037 --> 03:55:20,039 [crowd cheering] 5057 03:55:26,212 --> 03:55:29,014 [Corey] It seemed Nikki Bella almost breathe a sigh of relief. 5058 03:55:29,482 --> 03:55:30,549 [Michael] So to reset here. 5059 03:55:30,616 --> 03:55:33,219 Both Bellas are in this match, Sasha Banks and Bayley. 5060 03:55:33,285 --> 03:55:34,887 And look at Sasha! 5061 03:55:34,954 --> 03:55:37,456 -[Corey] I knew it! I knew it! -[Stephanie] I can't believe it. 5062 03:55:37,523 --> 03:55:39,525 [Michael] Eliminated her best friend! 5063 03:55:39,592 --> 03:55:42,161 Sasha Banks has been in this match over 51 minutes 5064 03:55:42,228 --> 03:55:43,596 and she's still eliminating people. 5065 03:55:43,662 --> 03:55:46,765 [Corey] It's every woman for herself, but I knew it. I've been saying it, 5066 03:55:46,832 --> 03:55:49,201 Sasha's the first one to stab her best friend in the back. 5067 03:55:49,268 --> 03:55:52,838 -[Michael] Corey, it's about WrestleMania. -[Corey] I've been calling it for years. 5068 03:55:53,639 --> 03:55:55,841 [Michael] I bet if anyone understands, it would be Bayley. 5069 03:55:55,908 --> 03:55:58,144 And now Natalya and Trish Stratus. 5070 03:55:59,044 --> 03:56:02,281 So we got Sasha, Natalya, Trish, The Bellas, and Asuka. 5071 03:56:02,348 --> 03:56:04,350 I believe that's who remains. 5072 03:56:07,419 --> 03:56:09,855 [Stephanie] So what happens if it comes down to The Bella Twins? 5073 03:56:10,356 --> 03:56:12,825 -[Michael] Every woman for herself, right? -[Stephanie] Mm-hmm. 5074 03:56:12,892 --> 03:56:16,462 [Michael] Natalya steps through looking for the Sharpshooter! 5075 03:56:16,529 --> 03:56:18,764 [Corey] Natalya just wants to incapacitate Trish. 5076 03:56:18,831 --> 03:56:21,233 [Stephanie] Staring at that WrestleMania sign. 5077 03:56:22,368 --> 03:56:24,570 [Michael] Natalya screaming at Trish to tap. 5078 03:56:24,637 --> 03:56:26,639 More, uh, trying to punish her than anything else. 5079 03:56:26,705 --> 03:56:29,909 [Corey] Right. Submission victory obviously wouldn't happen here, 5080 03:56:29,975 --> 03:56:31,677 but still, a great deal of damage can be done 5081 03:56:31,744 --> 03:56:34,613 to the Hall of Famer's back by Natalya. 5082 03:56:34,680 --> 03:56:38,083 [Michael] Trish Stratus trying to drag herself to the bottom rope here. 5083 03:56:38,150 --> 03:56:40,152 Trish Stratus able to break the Sharpshooter. 5084 03:56:48,861 --> 03:56:53,933 Many of these women Superstars just exhausted, just trying to hang on. 5085 03:56:53,999 --> 03:56:57,469 Trish Stratus looking to eliminate Natalya, and Natalya's still in it. 5086 03:56:59,238 --> 03:57:00,105 Trish! 5087 03:57:00,172 --> 03:57:03,375 -Natalya eliminated by Trish Stratus. -[Stephanie] Wow. 5088 03:57:03,442 --> 03:57:05,044 [crowd cheering] 5089 03:57:08,814 --> 03:57:12,685 [Michael] And can you imagine if Trish Stratus returned to WWE 5090 03:57:12,751 --> 03:57:14,887 to win the first-ever Women's Royal Rumble? 5091 03:57:14,954 --> 03:57:16,288 [Stephanie] I can imagine it. 5092 03:57:16,355 --> 03:57:19,658 I'm going to WrestleMania because I'm The Boss, that's right. 5093 03:57:19,725 --> 03:57:20,593 [Stephanie] Oh. 5094 03:57:24,263 --> 03:57:26,165 [Michael] Trish Stratus said, "You're the boss?" 5095 03:57:26,232 --> 03:57:29,368 -[Corey laughing] -[Michael] As she mocks Sasha Banks. 5096 03:57:30,302 --> 03:57:31,704 Here it comes, Corey! 5097 03:57:31,770 --> 03:57:34,240 -[Stephanie] Oh! -[Michael] Oh, Trish eliminated! 5098 03:57:35,574 --> 03:57:40,179 Fifty-three minutes in and Sasha Banks is still eliminating people. 5099 03:57:40,246 --> 03:57:43,449 [Stephanie] I did not see that coming. Trish is applauding Sasha. 5100 03:57:43,515 --> 03:57:45,184 [Michael] Uh, Sasha, turn around. 5101 03:57:45,251 --> 03:57:47,186 Turn around, Sasha! 5102 03:57:52,157 --> 03:57:54,159 [Corey and Stephanie chuckling] 5103 03:57:55,427 --> 03:57:57,429 [crowd chanting indistinctly] 5104 03:58:03,702 --> 03:58:06,005 [inaudible] 5105 03:58:06,071 --> 03:58:07,506 [Michael] What a moment. 5106 03:58:09,408 --> 03:58:11,677 Two of Raw's brightest stars. 5107 03:58:12,344 --> 03:58:14,346 [scattered applause] 5108 03:58:20,786 --> 03:58:21,754 [Michael] Oh, and Sasha. 5109 03:58:21,820 --> 03:58:25,024 Looked like they were gonna form some sort of alliance, and The Boss said, "No way." 5110 03:58:25,090 --> 03:58:28,360 [Corey] You know what they say, "If you got a back, Sasha's got a knife." 5111 03:58:28,927 --> 03:58:30,863 -[Stephanie] Is that what they say? -[Corey] Right. 5112 03:58:30,929 --> 03:58:33,832 [Michael] And now Sasha Banks and the Bella Twins going after Asuka. 5113 03:58:33,899 --> 03:58:34,967 [Stephanie] Biggest threat. 5114 03:58:35,034 --> 03:58:36,669 [Michael] Could be a wise strategy here. 5115 03:58:36,735 --> 03:58:39,538 Now Sasha letting The Bella Twins do all the dirty work. 5116 03:58:43,242 --> 03:58:46,378 Nikki and Brie looking to eliminate someone who is a lot of people's favorite, 5117 03:58:46,445 --> 03:58:47,646 that'd be Asuka. 5118 03:58:48,414 --> 03:58:51,083 Face-first off the knee, followed up by a clothesline. 5119 03:58:51,850 --> 03:58:53,085 [Sasha grunting] 5120 03:58:53,152 --> 03:58:56,255 [Michael] That running knee by Sasha, it's so effective. 5121 03:58:56,989 --> 03:59:00,626 [Corey] Asuka had to realize she was coming into this match with a big target 5122 03:59:00,693 --> 03:59:04,296 after laying claim to… that nobody was ready for Asuka, 5123 03:59:04,363 --> 03:59:08,100 she finds herself on the receiving end of a beatdown from all three competitors. 5124 03:59:08,767 --> 03:59:10,636 [Stephanie] I can't believe Sasha's still in it. 5125 03:59:11,670 --> 03:59:14,606 -And looking good. -[Michael] Sasha entered at number… 5126 03:59:14,673 --> 03:59:16,041 Nobody's ready for Asuka?! 5127 03:59:16,108 --> 03:59:17,409 [Michael] …at number one! 5128 03:59:17,476 --> 03:59:19,078 I'm ready for Asuka! 5129 03:59:19,144 --> 03:59:21,947 [Stephanie] Sasha said she's ready for Asuka. 5130 03:59:22,014 --> 03:59:25,250 [Michael] Well, she may well be if she can eliminate Asuka here. 5131 03:59:25,317 --> 03:59:27,920 -Went for the double knees! -[Stephanie] Oh. No way! Oh! 5132 03:59:27,986 --> 03:59:29,355 [Michael] By The Bella Twins! 5133 03:59:29,421 --> 03:59:31,090 -[Corey] Yes! -[crowd cheering] 5134 03:59:31,156 --> 03:59:34,526 [Michael] Fifty-four minutes, forty-three seconds for Sasha. 5135 03:59:36,061 --> 03:59:38,330 [Stephanie] That was an unbelievable performance. 5136 03:59:38,397 --> 03:59:39,565 [Michael] Incredible! 5137 03:59:39,631 --> 03:59:44,636 Sasha Banks deserves a standing ovation for that performance tonight. 5138 03:59:45,404 --> 03:59:48,006 And now The Bella Twins looking to eliminate Asuka. 5139 03:59:48,073 --> 03:59:49,141 [Stephanie] There she goes. 5140 03:59:49,208 --> 03:59:51,977 -[Michael] You may get your wish, Corey! -[Stephanie] Asuka's going over. 5141 03:59:52,478 --> 03:59:53,312 [Asuka] No! 5142 03:59:53,378 --> 03:59:55,748 [Stephanie] She's going over the top rope. Oh! 5143 03:59:55,814 --> 03:59:57,516 [Michael] Asuka's still fighting. 5144 03:59:57,583 --> 03:59:59,418 [Corey] I picked Asuka to win the entire thing. 5145 03:59:59,485 --> 04:00:01,587 [Michael] You'd wanted to figure out what would happen 5146 04:00:01,653 --> 04:00:04,890 if The Bella Twins were left as the final two remaining Superstars. 5147 04:00:05,724 --> 04:00:07,993 -[Stephanie] We may very well find out. -[Michael] Indeed. 5148 04:00:08,494 --> 04:00:10,796 -Look at Asuka! -[Stephanie] Ooh! 5149 04:00:10,863 --> 04:00:11,897 [Michael] Nikki and Brie, 5150 04:00:11,964 --> 04:00:15,334 I don't think they signed up for this when they returned to WWE. 5151 04:00:15,401 --> 04:00:18,070 [Corey] I bet retirement sounds pretty good to Brie right now. 5152 04:00:18,137 --> 04:00:18,971 [Asuka roaring] 5153 04:00:19,037 --> 04:00:20,939 [Stephanie] "Yes" chants working against Brie. 5154 04:00:21,006 --> 04:00:23,242 -[Corey] Oh! -[Michael] Oh my word! What a kick! 5155 04:00:25,310 --> 04:00:27,446 Asuka with a wicked kick again! 5156 04:00:27,513 --> 04:00:29,348 [Asuka yelling] 5157 04:00:29,414 --> 04:00:30,549 [crowd cheering] 5158 04:00:30,616 --> 04:00:32,985 [Stephanie] This is a historic match, indeed. 5159 04:00:33,051 --> 04:00:37,055 [Michael] Asuka fired up, looking to eliminate The Bella Twins. 5160 04:00:37,723 --> 04:00:39,825 [Corey] But Brie hanging on for dear life. 5161 04:00:39,892 --> 04:00:42,294 [Michael] Hanging on. Feet still haven't hit the floor. 5162 04:00:42,361 --> 04:00:43,896 [Corey] Oh, Nikki from behind. 5163 04:00:45,531 --> 04:00:49,902 [Michael] Nikki Bella taking out Asuka. Brie Bella still in this match as well. 5164 04:00:53,572 --> 04:00:54,406 Oh, Nikki… 5165 04:00:55,374 --> 04:00:58,610 This may well take Asuka out! Face-first goes Asuka! 5166 04:01:03,415 --> 04:01:04,850 [fan] Come on, Asuka! 5167 04:01:05,350 --> 04:01:07,553 [Michael] Bella Twins in many ways-- 5168 04:01:07,619 --> 04:01:09,788 -Oh my Lord! -[Stephanie] Oh my goodness! 5169 04:01:09,855 --> 04:01:12,291 [Michael] Nikki just eliminated her own sister! 5170 04:01:12,357 --> 04:01:13,225 [Corey] Yes! 5171 04:01:13,292 --> 04:01:14,526 [inaudible] 5172 04:01:15,794 --> 04:01:18,263 [Corey] That's what it takes. It's every woman for herself. 5173 04:01:18,964 --> 04:01:20,332 Even if you're sisters! 5174 04:01:20,399 --> 04:01:22,201 [Michael] Stephanie's already seen that happen… 5175 04:01:22,267 --> 04:01:24,136 [Stephanie] I have. Up close and personal. 5176 04:01:24,203 --> 04:01:27,139 [Michael] As Asuka delivers a shoulder to the midsection. 5177 04:01:27,206 --> 04:01:29,741 We're down to Asuka and Nikki Bella. 5178 04:01:30,275 --> 04:01:32,811 [Corey] Definitely gonna be Nikki Bella or Asuka. 5179 04:01:32,878 --> 04:01:34,379 [Michael] It's about WrestleMania. 5180 04:01:36,148 --> 04:01:37,950 A championship opportunity. 5181 04:01:38,517 --> 04:01:41,487 Asuka from the top rope with a missile dropkick. 5182 04:01:42,387 --> 04:01:44,623 -[fan yelling] -[Michael] Who is it gonna be? 5183 04:01:44,690 --> 04:01:47,593 [Corey] Can Asuka summon the fighting spirit within 5184 04:01:48,093 --> 04:01:51,563 and eliminate Nikki Bella by throwing her over the top rope. 5185 04:01:52,598 --> 04:01:54,099 [woman] Come on, Nikki! 5186 04:01:57,336 --> 04:02:00,405 [Michael] Critical moment for both these Superstars here 5187 04:02:00,472 --> 04:02:02,274 trying to somehow… 5188 04:02:03,976 --> 04:02:06,478 get back in it, get back to their feet. 5189 04:02:07,212 --> 04:02:08,447 [Asuka yelling] 5190 04:02:08,514 --> 04:02:11,717 [Michael] Asuka caught by Nikki, up to the second rope. 5191 04:02:11,783 --> 04:02:14,386 -There's a kick that caught Asuka! -[Stephanie] Beautiful kick. 5192 04:02:14,453 --> 04:02:16,421 [Michael] Both women down again. 5193 04:02:16,488 --> 04:02:18,490 [crowd cheering] 5194 04:02:27,833 --> 04:02:30,602 [Michael] And now Nikki Bella just taking her time. 5195 04:02:32,170 --> 04:02:34,339 [Corey] It's become a Singles Match at this point. 5196 04:02:34,406 --> 04:02:38,277 There's only one task left and that's to throw your opponent over the top rope, 5197 04:02:38,343 --> 04:02:39,344 which Nikki's about to do. 5198 04:02:39,411 --> 04:02:40,612 [Michael] Asuka may be eliminated! 5199 04:02:40,679 --> 04:02:42,981 Nikki Bella with Asuka hanging onto the top rope, out to the apron. 5200 04:02:43,048 --> 04:02:44,283 [Stephanie] She's hanging on. 5201 04:02:44,349 --> 04:02:46,652 [Michael] Asuka still barely in this match. 5202 04:02:47,719 --> 04:02:52,925 Nikki Bella again with a strong shot to the face, but Asuka lands on the apron. 5203 04:02:52,991 --> 04:02:55,594 [Stephanie] I don't know how Asuka's hanging on, but she sure is. 5204 04:02:56,094 --> 04:02:57,129 At least for now. 5205 04:02:57,195 --> 04:02:59,097 [Corey] Disbelief on the face of Nikki. 5206 04:03:02,901 --> 04:03:05,370 [Michael] Nikki Bella looking to use all her momentum. 5207 04:03:05,437 --> 04:03:06,939 Asuka caught her with a kick! 5208 04:03:09,541 --> 04:03:12,010 -[Corey] Uh-oh. Uh-oh. -[Michael] Look at Asuka! 5209 04:03:12,978 --> 04:03:14,413 -[Corey] What… -[Stephanie] What… 5210 04:03:14,479 --> 04:03:16,381 [Michael] Asuka trying to eliminate Nikki 5211 04:03:16,448 --> 04:03:18,383 in one of the most unique ways we've ever seen! 5212 04:03:18,450 --> 04:03:20,852 -[Stephanie] Oh! -[Michael] Nikki Bella to the apron! 5213 04:03:20,919 --> 04:03:23,088 -Asuka to the apron! -[Stephanie] Asuka almost fell. 5214 04:03:25,824 --> 04:03:28,560 [Corey] Both women teetering on the side of the ring. 5215 04:03:29,127 --> 04:03:31,430 Just feet away from defeat. 5216 04:03:32,731 --> 04:03:34,766 [Michael] High stakes, high pressure. 5217 04:03:34,833 --> 04:03:38,937 Asuka and Nikki Bella, both on the apron, both have fallen over the top rope. 5218 04:03:39,004 --> 04:03:41,673 Asuka floored. Asuka eliminates Nikki Bella! 5219 04:03:41,740 --> 04:03:42,574 [bell ringing] 5220 04:03:42,641 --> 04:03:44,643 [Michael] Asuka's going to WrestleMania! 5221 04:03:44,710 --> 04:03:46,712 ["The Future" playing] 5222 04:03:46,778 --> 04:03:48,180 [crowd cheering] 5223 04:03:48,246 --> 04:03:49,915 [Stephanie] Unbelievable. 5224 04:03:49,982 --> 04:03:52,617 [Corey] I knew it! I called it from the start, 5225 04:03:52,684 --> 04:03:54,186 there was never any doubt. 5226 04:03:54,686 --> 04:03:57,856 No one was ready for Asuka! 5227 04:03:58,357 --> 04:04:01,059 [Michael] Asuka is a history maker! 5228 04:04:01,560 --> 04:04:05,797 Asuka is going to WrestleMania! 5229 04:04:05,864 --> 04:04:06,965 [Corey] Now the question is, 5230 04:04:07,032 --> 04:04:11,370 which championship will Asuka choose to challenge for in New Orleans? 5231 04:04:14,306 --> 04:04:17,776 [Michael] What an incredible night, what an incredible match, 5232 04:04:17,843 --> 04:04:20,078 what an incredible moment. 5233 04:04:21,913 --> 04:04:23,649 [Corey] It all broke down at the end, 5234 04:04:23,715 --> 04:04:25,984 that big right hand from Nikki, 5235 04:04:26,051 --> 04:04:31,456 but a desperate kick from Asuka would sweep Nikki's knees out just enough. 5236 04:04:32,190 --> 04:04:36,561 Nikki Bella goes down, Asuka goes to WrestleMania. 5237 04:04:37,129 --> 04:04:39,331 [Stephanie] I couldn't be more proud of all of these women 5238 04:04:39,398 --> 04:04:42,968 who competed in this match tonight, and every woman who paved the way. 5239 04:04:46,104 --> 04:04:48,940 [Michael] Including yourself, Stephanie. Congratulations. 5240 04:04:50,409 --> 04:04:52,310 [Stephanie] Congratulations to us all. 5241 04:04:53,345 --> 04:04:56,882 [Corey] Now you see the respective champions from Raw and SmackDown 5242 04:04:57,382 --> 04:04:59,184 joining Asuka in the ring. 5243 04:05:00,052 --> 04:05:01,486 What's it gonna be, Asuka? 5244 04:05:01,553 --> 04:05:04,623 Which championship would you challenge for? 5245 04:05:04,689 --> 04:05:07,359 [Michael] I'd love to see either one of those matches. 5246 04:05:07,859 --> 04:05:09,661 [music continues] 5247 04:05:12,297 --> 04:05:13,331 [music fades] 5248 04:05:13,398 --> 04:05:14,800 [crowd cheering] 5249 04:05:15,367 --> 04:05:16,234 [Stephanie] Oh. 5250 04:05:24,109 --> 04:05:25,343 Who's it gonna be? 5251 04:05:34,720 --> 04:05:36,722 [fan shouting indistinctly] 5252 04:05:41,126 --> 04:05:43,095 [Michael] Charlotte from SmackDown, 5253 04:05:43,161 --> 04:05:45,464 Alexa Bliss from Raw. 5254 04:05:46,631 --> 04:05:51,236 And Asuka with the choice and the opportunity of a lifetime. 5255 04:05:51,303 --> 04:05:52,304 [Corey] What?! 5256 04:05:52,370 --> 04:05:54,639 ["Bad Reputation" by Joan Jett playing] 5257 04:05:54,706 --> 04:05:56,575 [crowd cheering] 5258 04:05:57,976 --> 04:05:59,511 [Michael] Oh my God! 5259 04:06:01,947 --> 04:06:04,416 ♪ Livin' in the past It's a new generation ♪ 5260 04:06:06,718 --> 04:06:10,455 ♪ A girl can do what she wants to do And that's what I'm gonna do ♪ 5261 04:06:10,522 --> 04:06:12,524 [Michael] The rumors are true! 5262 04:06:13,625 --> 04:06:16,895 Ronda Rousey is here! 5263 04:06:20,732 --> 04:06:22,734 Stephanie, what do you know about this?! 5264 04:06:23,401 --> 04:06:24,870 [Stephanie] I'm speechless, Cole. 5265 04:06:26,838 --> 04:06:29,174 [Michael] I mean, you gotta know something about this! 5266 04:06:30,041 --> 04:06:31,610 [Stephanie] I know what I'm looking at. 5267 04:06:32,310 --> 04:06:35,013 [Michael] At WrestleMania 31 you had a run in with her. 5268 04:06:35,080 --> 04:06:37,682 ♪ And I don't give a damn About my bad reputation ♪ 5269 04:06:39,551 --> 04:06:46,525 [Maria] Ladies and gentlemen, Ronda Rousey! 5270 04:06:47,359 --> 04:06:49,795 [Michael] Uh, what's going on?! 5271 04:06:49,861 --> 04:06:51,863 ♪ I don't give a damn About my reputation ♪ 5272 04:06:53,832 --> 04:06:56,101 ♪ Never been afraid of any deviation ♪ 5273 04:06:58,270 --> 04:07:00,438 ♪ And I don't really care If you think I'm strange ♪ 5274 04:07:00,505 --> 04:07:02,674 [Michael] Corey, what does this mean? 5275 04:07:02,741 --> 04:07:06,411 [Corey] Cole, I talk for a living and I am speechless right now. 5276 04:07:06,478 --> 04:07:08,480 -[crowd cheering] -[music fades] 5277 04:07:09,381 --> 04:07:11,383 [crowd chanting indistinctly] 5278 04:07:13,819 --> 04:07:16,421 [Michael] Ronda's pointing at the WrestleMania sign! 5279 04:07:38,443 --> 04:07:39,311 [crowd gasping] 5280 04:07:39,377 --> 04:07:41,813 -[Corey] Whoa. -[Michael] Oh my. 5281 04:07:50,889 --> 04:07:53,258 ["Bad Reputation" playing] 5282 04:07:53,325 --> 04:07:55,560 [Michael] We are sitting here with the boss. 5283 04:07:55,627 --> 04:07:57,495 We're sitting here with Stephanie McMahon, 5284 04:07:57,562 --> 04:08:01,800 and Stephanie has no idea what Ronda Rousey is doing out here 5285 04:08:01,867 --> 04:08:04,369 except for the fact that she's pointing at WrestleMania. 5286 04:08:05,237 --> 04:08:06,872 [inaudible] 5287 04:08:09,875 --> 04:08:13,712 ♪ A girl can do what she wants to do And that's what I'm gonna do ♪ 5288 04:08:13,778 --> 04:08:15,347 [Michael] Corey, Ronda marched out here 5289 04:08:15,413 --> 04:08:18,049 and got in the face of Charlotte, Alexa Bliss, and Asuka. 5290 04:08:18,116 --> 04:08:21,286 Arguably the three most powerful women in WWE today. 5291 04:08:21,353 --> 04:08:23,622 [Corey] The three most powerful women in WWE 5292 04:08:23,688 --> 04:08:26,591 just met one of the baddest women on the planet Earth. 5293 04:08:27,726 --> 04:08:30,028 "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey is here! 5294 04:08:33,198 --> 04:08:35,200 ♪ And I'm only doin' good When I'm havin' fun ♪ 5295 04:08:35,267 --> 04:08:37,269 ♪ And I don't have to please no one ♪ 5296 04:08:37,836 --> 04:08:40,505 ♪ And I don't give a damn About my bad reputation ♪ 5297 04:08:42,307 --> 04:08:46,144 ♪ Oh no, not me ♪ 5298 04:08:47,078 --> 04:08:50,048 ♪ Whoa no, not me ♪ 5299 04:08:52,150 --> 04:08:54,786 ♪ I don't give a damn About my reputation ♪ 5300 04:08:55,320 --> 04:08:59,257 [Michael] Well, ladies and gentlemen, I… I… I could tell you this, 5301 04:08:59,324 --> 04:09:03,295 there's breaking news on social media right now concerning this situation 5302 04:09:03,361 --> 04:09:04,796 with Ronda Rousey. 5303 04:09:04,863 --> 04:09:08,967 It's breaking right now as we speak on social media. 5304 04:09:09,034 --> 04:09:11,303 This is absolutely incredible! 5305 04:09:20,312 --> 04:09:21,246 [music fades] tely incredible!