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[dramatic music]

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[narrator] Then...

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now...

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forever...

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Together.

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[Cole] This is France's
third-largest city,

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a cultural hub in the Renaissance

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and, today, a cinema
and food capital of the world.

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Welcome to Lyon,
a city of a half-million people

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at the confluence
of the Rhone and Saone rivers.

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Lyon is nestled
in the southeast corner of France

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in the shadow of the Swiss Alps,

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just a two-hour train ride from Paris.

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And tonight, just outside City Center,

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we're at the old LDLC Arena,

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playing host to the first WWE Premium
Live event

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in the history of France,
sold out for Backlash.

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[hip-hop music]

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Well, he's the undisputed WWE Champion,

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The American Nightmare,
Cody Rhodes, his first TV title defense

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since winning the championship
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His challenger tonight is looking

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for his third WWE Championship,
a new attitude and all.

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The phenomenal AJ Styles is here.

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They are a superhero-like tag team.

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The EST of WWE, Bianca Belair
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of a partner, Jade Cargill.

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The question is, can they
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away from the dangerous,

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elusive Kabuki Warriors,
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and Kairi of Damage CTRL?

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Well, he cashed in at Money in the Bank,

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his contract at WrestleMania
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Tonight, his first defense.

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Damian Priest versus this man,
a red hot main event,

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Jey Uso, looking for his first
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[crowd cheering]

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The LDLC Arena is packed to the rafters.

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This is WWE Backlash!

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[narrator] For the first time ever

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WWE Premium Live event.

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In Lyon, France.

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Hopping across the pond.

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[narrator speaking French]

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[narrator 2] Hosting the biggest stars
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-[narrator] Ever higher.
-[narrator 2] The question is--

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[narrator] Can Lyon withstand
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Tonight, it's time
to make hot new headlines.

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And finish some new stories.

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Because when the stakes are this high--

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[roars]

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The world tunes in.

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And we turn up.

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♪ All rise! ♪

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[dramatic music]

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And you think,
they're gonna feed me to you?

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I'm gonna knock the heat out your ass.

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[audience chanting]

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[Cole] This is about more than friendship.

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[man] The gloves are truly off.

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[Cole] It's okay to stare at this.

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[chanting]

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[cheering]

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[Corey] When one good story ends,

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an even better one- begins.

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["War" by ArrDee playing]

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♪ Ready for war ♪

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♪ Ain't about ♪

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I'm going to demolish everything.

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If you come at The King,
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♪ If they want a battle,
I'm ready for war ♪

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♪ Woo I come from the struggle ♪

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♪ I love all the trouble
I've been here before ♪

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♪ I'm done and I'm sick of the talk ♪

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♪ Their smiling faces ♪

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♪ Not anymore, yeah ♪

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♪ Kick in the door, kick in the door ♪

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♪ I've been in the gutter
I came from the mould ♪

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♪ I can give you a tour
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♪ I'm ready for war ♪

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[Corey] For the first time ever,
a Premium Live event

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is coming to France.

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-Welcome…
-[cheering]

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…to WWE Backlash.

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♪ Ready for war ♪

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♪ Ready for war ♪

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[narrator]
And now, live from Lyon-Décines,

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France, WWE presents Backlash.

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♪ If they want a battle
I'm ready for war ♪

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♪ I come from the struggle ♪

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[Cole] You are looking live

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at the sold out LDLC Arena

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in Lyon, France.

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11,682 WWE fans are here tonight.

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There are four Championships up for grabs.

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This is Backlash.

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Corey, it is loud as hell in here tonight.

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[Corey] You're talking about looking live.

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How about listening?

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How about feeling
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tonight in Lyon?

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Last night, Triple H sending out a tweet.

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There were alarms going
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because of the noise level.

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Lenny would be proud, boss man.

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We are just getting started.

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Backlash in Lyon, France, here we go!

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[cheering]

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[metal music]

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[bell ringing]

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[Samantha] The following
contest is a Tag Team Match

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scheduled for One Fall.

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Introducing first
from Mirabel, Quebec, Canada,

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weighing at 256 pounds,

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Kevin Owens!

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[cheering]

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[Cole] Kevin Owens is fired up tonight

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as he kicks off Backlash.

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[Corey] Oh, I don't know
if there's another Superstar on the roster

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who feeds off the passion of the fans

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quite like Kevin Owens does.

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[cheering]

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[shouting]

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[chanting]

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[chanting]

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Woo!

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[chanting]

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[Cole]
Kevin Owens soaking in an incredible

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emotional moment here tonight.

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For the first time ever,
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to the country of France.

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["Voices" by Rev Theory playing]

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♪ I hear voices in my head ♪

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♪ They counsel me ♪

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♪ They understand ♪

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♪ They talk to me ♪

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[cheering]

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♪ You got your rules and your religion ♪

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♪ All designed to keep you safe ♪

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♪ But when rules start getting broken ♪

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♪ You start questioning your faith ♪

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♪ I have a voice that is my savior ♪

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♪ Hates to love ♪

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♪ And loves to hate ♪

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♪ I have a voice that has the knowledge ♪

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♪ And the power to rule your fate ♪

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♪ I hear voices crying ♪

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♪ I see heroes dying ♪

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♪ I taste blood that's drying ♪

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♪ I feel tension rising ♪

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♪ I hear voices in my head ♪

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♪ They counsel me ♪

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♪ They understand ♪

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♪ They talk to me ♪

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♪ They talk to me ♪

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♪ They tell me things that I will do ♪

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♪ They show me things I do to you ♪

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♪ They talk to me ♪

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♪ Talk to me ♪

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♪ Talk to me ♪

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♪ They talk to me ♪

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♪ They talk to me ♪

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♪ Talk to me ♪

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♪ Talk to me ♪

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♪ Talk to me ♪

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♪ All the lawyers are defenseless ♪

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[announcer] And his tag team partner

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from Saint Louis, Missouri,
weighing in at 275 pounds,

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The Viper,

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Randy Orton!

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[Cole] Well, ladies and gentlemen,

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I get paid to do this,

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but tonight I'm not gonna have to provide
the soundtrack, I don't believe,

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because 11,000 plus in Lyon are doing that

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quite nicely already tonight.

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[Corey] Never felt so good
to feel so useless, Michael Cole.

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♪ They understand ♪

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♪ They talk to me ♪

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♪ They talk to me ♪

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♪ They tell me things that I will do ♪

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♪ They show me things I'll do to you ♪

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♪ Talk to me ♪

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[cheering]

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♪ I hear voices crying ♪

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♪ I see heroes dying ♪

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So, Corey, what does The Rock do?

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You slap your forearm,
the instant goosebumps.

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It's happening all around us.

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Hey, everybody.
Michael Cole, the voice of SmackDown.

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Corey Graves.

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So honored to be a part
of your day today for Backlash.

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Much like we are honored
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of hometown living legends.

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Of course,
they are the voices of WWE in France,

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Christophe Agius and Philippe Chéreau.

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-[the crowd sings "They talk to me"]
-Merci, Michael. Merci, Corey.

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[SPEAKING FRENCH]

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♪ Your religion ♪

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♪ They're designed to keep you safe ♪

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♪ But when rules start getting broken ♪

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[Cole] So for Kevin Owens and Randy Orton,

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it is time to get down to business

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because this Tag Team matchup tonight

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is as personal as it comes.

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Years of history with The Bloodline

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for both Orton and K.O.

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[hip-hop music]

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♪ We're taking it all ♪

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♪ Settle the score ♪

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♪ No, I will not take a loss ♪

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♪ Taking it all, we don't want ♪

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♪ To the door ♪

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♪ Dropping it down to the floor ♪

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♪ We're taking it all ♪

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[Samantha] And their opponents,

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accompanied to the ring by WWE
Hall of Famer, The Wiseman,

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-Paul Heyman!
-[chanting]

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The team of Tama Tonga

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and Solo Sikoa!

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Hey, hey, huh?

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Hey, hey!

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[Cole]
Tonight's the first televised match in WWE

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for that man, Tama Tonga,
the son of the legendary Haku,

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joining Solo Sikoa tonight
to take on Orton and Kevin Owens.

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Paul Heyman perhaps reluctant

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to be following along behind Solo Sikoa
and Tama Tonga tonight, Corey.

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Remember, Paul Heyman said last night
that Roman Reigns left him in charge,

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but it doesn't mean
that The Wiseman is in control.

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[Corey] It was an incredibly rare
slip of the tongue by The Wiseman

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that has cast doubt
over the entire Bloodline.

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I know no more than you do, Michael Cole.

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I'm asking the same questions.

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Nobody knows
for sure except for Paul Heyman,

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who we know has had
an adversarial relationship

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with the truth at best.

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[Cole] Yeah, Paul Heyman claiming

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he has not spoken to Roman Reigns
since WrestleMania.

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So the question is,
is that man the new boss?

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Is Solo Sikoa the man
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[Corey] Only time will tell.

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And even then, questions remain.

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♪ Down to the floor ♪

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[Corey] The WWE Universe is about to get
their first look at the MFT, Tama Tonga,

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a barbaric competitor,

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a man who is ruthless.

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[chanting]

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Okay, guys, one in, one out.

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[chanting]

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[cheering]

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[Cole] Get on it!

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Wasting little time.

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The bell hasn't even rung,
but the brawl is underway!

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[Corey]
Good luck with this one, Dan Angler.

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It is out of hand
and the opening bell hasn't even rang yet.

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[Cole] And meanwhile-

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and Kevin Owens right in front
of the announce table already.

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This is going to be a fight.

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It's not going to be
for the weak of heart.

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An all out street brawl- underway!

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[Corey]
Bound by a common enemy, The Bloodline.

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Owens and Orton standing side-by-side,

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throwing fists, punching faces,
trying to settle a score.

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[chanting]

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[Cole] Randy Orton is not forgotten.

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The Bloodline cost him
nearly a year of his career.

270
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Kevin Owens should be
Undisputed Champion today,

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if it wasn't for The Bloodline.

272
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And now Tonga and Owens beat
the hell out of each other.

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[Corey] We're about to call this

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match off unless we get control.

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[Cole] Officials are down here,

276
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producers and agents as well,

277
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trying to separate these four men.

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[Corey]
It's an absolute melee to open Backlash.

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[Cole] And just think,
Kevin Owens, a flippant-

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remark leading to this scene here tonight.

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[Corey] But, again, there are no lengths
to which Tama Tonga won't go

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to settle the score. There are no depths
to which he won't stoop.

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00:14:55,895 --> 00:14:57,830
-[Cole] Oh!
-[Corey] Finish the job!

284
00:14:57,896 --> 00:15:00,032
[Cole] Kevin Owens, stunning security!

285
00:15:00,099 --> 00:15:01,367
[cheering]

286
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[Corey] What is even happening?

287
00:15:03,469 --> 00:15:05,571
[Cole]
Owens is trying to get his hands on Tama.

288
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[Nick] That's enough!

289
00:15:06,639 --> 00:15:08,207
That's enough!

290
00:15:08,274 --> 00:15:09,208
Hey.

291
00:15:09,275 --> 00:15:10,709
[booing]

292
00:15:10,776 --> 00:15:12,811
Hold up.

293
00:15:13,178 --> 00:15:14,246
That's enough. Stop it.

294
00:15:14,313 --> 00:15:15,247
Damn it.

295
00:15:15,314 --> 00:15:16,515
I said stop it.

296
00:15:16,582 --> 00:15:17,850
All right.

297
00:15:18,517 --> 00:15:20,052
All right, boys.

298
00:15:20,386 --> 00:15:22,154
You want to disregard the rules?

299
00:15:22,221 --> 00:15:23,656
You want to stun referees?

300
00:15:23,722 --> 00:15:24,790
You want to stun security?

301
00:15:24,857 --> 00:15:25,858
Well, guess what?

302
00:15:25,925 --> 00:15:29,161
As they say [speaking French].

303
00:15:29,228 --> 00:15:33,165
Do whatever you want
because this match is now

304
00:15:33,232 --> 00:15:36,101
no disqualification, no countout.

305
00:15:36,168 --> 00:15:37,770
It's a street fight.

306
00:15:37,836 --> 00:15:40,572
Referee, ring the damn bell.

307
00:15:40,639 --> 00:15:42,174
[Cole] General Manager, Nick Aldis,

308
00:15:42,241 --> 00:15:44,209
of SmackDown, great move.

309
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Let them fight.

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00:15:45,577 --> 00:15:47,813
Throw the rules out the window.

311
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Tonga with that PRIME hydration bottle,

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whipped it at Kevin Owens.

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And now Orton and Solo through the crowd.

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[Corey] Orton and Solo Sikoa are battling
through the arena.

315
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Kevin Owens may leave
imprints on the skull of Tama Tonga.

316
00:16:02,294 --> 00:16:05,564
And it's all
perfectly legal street fight rules.

317
00:16:05,631 --> 00:16:07,099
[Cole] Yeah, this is Live action

318
00:16:07,166 --> 00:16:08,434
both parts of your screen.

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Orton and Sikoa
on the steps here in the arena.

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00:16:11,136 --> 00:16:13,706
Kevin Owens at ringside with Tama Tonga.

321
00:16:13,772 --> 00:16:17,109
[cheering]

322
00:16:19,478 --> 00:16:20,479
[chanting] Randy!

323
00:16:20,546 --> 00:16:21,480
Randy!

324
00:16:21,547 --> 00:16:24,717
[Corey]
Orton now dragging Solo Sikoa even higher

325
00:16:24,783 --> 00:16:25,851
up the stairs.

326
00:16:25,918 --> 00:16:29,488
This is a catastrophic situation
for anybody to be in.

327
00:16:29,555 --> 00:16:32,891
[Cole] And now Owens
and Tonga and the WWE fans

328
00:16:32,958 --> 00:16:34,927
right behind the announce desk here.

329
00:16:34,993 --> 00:16:38,497
And now Owens dragging him
even deeper into the sea of people.

330
00:16:39,365 --> 00:16:40,899
[Corey] Orton with a well-placed thumb

331
00:16:40,966 --> 00:16:43,769
to the eye of Solo,
the enforcer of The Bloodline.

332
00:16:43,836 --> 00:16:47,373
And now The Viper
raining down right hands.

333
00:16:48,040 --> 00:16:50,542
And if it's not nailed down,
it's fair game.

334
00:16:50,609 --> 00:16:53,178
[Cole] Corey, you've been following this
for weeks and weeks now.

335
00:16:53,245 --> 00:16:54,580
You knew this was gonna happen.

336
00:16:54,646 --> 00:16:58,317
It was just on the surface
ready to explode, and it exploded tonight.

337
00:16:58,384 --> 00:17:00,019
[Corey] The fuse has been getting shorter

338
00:17:00,085 --> 00:17:01,487
and shorter by the day.

339
00:17:01,553 --> 00:17:03,989
It has popped off
and there's no better scene

340
00:17:04,056 --> 00:17:06,191
than tonight in Backlash.

341
00:17:07,226 --> 00:17:09,628
[Cole]
Randy Orton, who's proven over the years

342
00:17:09,695 --> 00:17:11,430
that he can brawl with the best of them,

343
00:17:11,497 --> 00:17:13,265
the 14-time World Champion.

344
00:17:13,332 --> 00:17:14,466
[chanting] K.O.! K.O.!

345
00:17:14,533 --> 00:17:15,467
K.O.! K.O.!

346
00:17:15,534 --> 00:17:16,468
K.O.! K.O.!

347
00:17:16,535 --> 00:17:17,469
K.O.! K.O.!

348
00:17:17,536 --> 00:17:18,470
K.O.!

349
00:17:18,537 --> 00:17:19,972
[Cole] It is thunderous in here.

350
00:17:20,039 --> 00:17:23,442
[Corey] Is it too early to start worrying
about Kevin Owens' personal safety?

351
00:17:23,509 --> 00:17:25,544
You know how he gets
when the crowd gets fired up.

352
00:17:25,611 --> 00:17:28,047
[shouting]

353
00:17:28,113 --> 00:17:30,916
[Cole] Our cameraman just trying
to keep up with the action

354
00:17:30,983 --> 00:17:35,387
as Kevin Owens has run
across the arena now to attack Solo Sikoa.

355
00:17:35,454 --> 00:17:38,157
[shouting]

356
00:17:38,624 --> 00:17:42,594
Just a dizzying start to Backlash.

357
00:17:43,929 --> 00:17:47,232
[chanting]

358
00:17:48,033 --> 00:17:50,502
[Corey]
Orton now once again in the ringside area,

359
00:17:50,569 --> 00:17:54,139
potentially looking for more weaponry
and plunder.

360
00:17:54,840 --> 00:17:56,675
[Cole]
Now, Randy Orton saying, where is he?

361
00:17:56,742 --> 00:17:58,010
Where is Tama Tonga?

362
00:17:58,077 --> 00:17:59,311
[shouts]

363
00:17:59,378 --> 00:18:01,814
[Cole] Now, Solo stomping.

364
00:18:01,880 --> 00:18:04,349
I believe
Tama Tonga's wrapped around Owens.

365
00:18:04,416 --> 00:18:06,418
[chanting]

366
00:18:06,485 --> 00:18:08,787
Tama Tonga was able
to get the jump on K.O. from behind

367
00:18:08,854 --> 00:18:12,591
out in the WWE fans and Orton's unaware.

368
00:18:12,658 --> 00:18:15,194
[Cole] Yeah,
Randy does-- he doesn't have any idea

369
00:18:15,260 --> 00:18:19,198
that Solo and Tonga are
double teaming Kevin Owens right now.

370
00:18:19,264 --> 00:18:20,933
[Corey] This is a next to impossible scene

371
00:18:20,999 --> 00:18:23,502
to follow here in the arena.
Luckily, you and I have monitors

372
00:18:23,569 --> 00:18:24,670
in front of our face, Cole.

373
00:18:24,736 --> 00:18:26,505
[Cole] Randy Orton back into the fray now.

374
00:18:26,572 --> 00:18:29,942
And now Randy Orton,
the apex predator, with a headbutt.

375
00:18:30,008 --> 00:18:31,076
And one to Sikoa.

376
00:18:31,143 --> 00:18:32,344
[chanting]

377
00:18:32,411 --> 00:18:34,313
[shouting]

378
00:18:34,379 --> 00:18:35,814
[shouts]

379
00:18:35,881 --> 00:18:37,883
[Corey] We expected full savagery

380
00:18:37,950 --> 00:18:39,518
from all four competitors.

381
00:18:39,585 --> 00:18:41,920
It's exactly what we're getting!

382
00:18:41,987 --> 00:18:44,590
[Cole] That superkick by Owens to Sikoa.

383
00:18:44,656 --> 00:18:46,125
And now he's going to drag Sikoa

384
00:18:46,191 --> 00:18:49,328
back into the ringside area
up over the barricade.

385
00:18:49,394 --> 00:18:53,031
And Owens and Orton seem to be in control.

386
00:18:53,098 --> 00:18:56,301
[cheering]

387
00:18:58,670 --> 00:19:00,405
K.O. off the barricade!

388
00:19:00,472 --> 00:19:03,642
[shouting]

389
00:19:06,445 --> 00:19:07,880
Works tonight.

390
00:19:07,946 --> 00:19:10,649
I'll do what I do best,
just beating the hell out of somebody.

391
00:19:10,716 --> 00:19:11,683
[applause]

392
00:19:11,750 --> 00:19:13,685
[Corey]
That's a veteran mentality for you, Cole.

393
00:19:13,752 --> 00:19:15,754
-[Cole] And Tonga now--
-[Corey] Oh, my goodness.

394
00:19:15,821 --> 00:19:17,823
[Cole]
…bounched off the steal steps by Orton.

395
00:19:17,890 --> 00:19:22,060
Randy Orton just dragging Tama Tonga now

396
00:19:22,127 --> 00:19:23,729
in front of the French announce table.

397
00:19:23,795 --> 00:19:28,467
And I believe we're gonna see
a classic move by Randy Orton.

398
00:19:28,534 --> 00:19:30,168
[applause]

399
00:19:30,235 --> 00:19:32,604
[Corey] Tama Tonga, welcome to WWE.

400
00:19:32,671 --> 00:19:35,941
[shouting]

401
00:19:36,008 --> 00:19:38,710
[Cole] And now our table for good measure.

402
00:19:38,777 --> 00:19:39,711
There goes my phone.

403
00:19:39,778 --> 00:19:42,848
[Corey] I got a cameraman
and Tama Tonga on my lap.

404
00:19:42,915 --> 00:19:45,617
[cheering]

405
00:19:45,684 --> 00:19:47,719
[Cole]
Well, we're five minutes into the night.

406
00:19:47,786 --> 00:19:52,524
We've got a destroyed monitor,
destroyed cell phone, and a--

407
00:19:52,591 --> 00:19:54,193
a destroyed Tama Tonga.

408
00:19:54,259 --> 00:19:56,161
[Corey]
The PRIME Hydration station's down.

409
00:19:56,228 --> 00:19:57,896
It's less for us to pack on the way home.

410
00:19:57,963 --> 00:19:59,264
[Cole] Whoa!

411
00:19:59,331 --> 00:20:02,968
And Kevin Owens planting Sikoa
on the steps.

412
00:20:03,035 --> 00:20:05,804
[cheering]

413
00:20:07,673 --> 00:20:09,641
This has been one of the wildest starts

414
00:20:09,708 --> 00:20:14,112
I can ever imagine,
that I can ever remember.

415
00:20:14,179 --> 00:20:17,382
[chanting]

416
00:20:19,851 --> 00:20:25,390
[Corey] Orton and Owens looking
for more destruction and havoc to wreak.

417
00:20:26,291 --> 00:20:29,294
Randy Orton telling the fans,
take a step back so I can do that.

418
00:20:29,361 --> 00:20:30,829
[shouting]

419
00:20:30,896 --> 00:20:34,800
[Cole] Garbage can
off the face of Tonga-- uh Tama,

420
00:20:34,866 --> 00:20:37,002
welcome to WWE.

421
00:20:37,069 --> 00:20:38,236
[Corey] My god.

422
00:20:38,303 --> 00:20:42,140
[chanting]

423
00:20:42,207 --> 00:20:45,644
[shouting]

424
00:20:45,711 --> 00:20:49,915
[Cole] Kevin Owens
and Randy Orton is having a field day!

425
00:20:49,982 --> 00:20:52,417
[Corey] Orton fetching Kendo sticks
from under the ring.

426
00:20:52,484 --> 00:20:53,819
[chanting]

427
00:20:53,885 --> 00:20:55,187
K.O. swinging them--

428
00:20:55,254 --> 00:20:57,255
I think the Pirates could use Owens
in the lineup.

429
00:20:57,322 --> 00:20:59,358
[shouting echoes]

430
00:20:59,424 --> 00:21:01,393
[Cole] They still play? Oh!

431
00:21:01,460 --> 00:21:03,095
[Corey] Oh, my god!

432
00:21:03,161 --> 00:21:04,363
[applause]

433
00:21:04,429 --> 00:21:05,964
Oh, Randy's got that look in his eye.

434
00:21:06,031 --> 00:21:06,965
Be careful.

435
00:21:07,032 --> 00:21:09,034
[Cole] Yeah, I'm gonna take a step back.

436
00:21:09,101 --> 00:21:10,235
[Corey] I'm all tangled up.

437
00:21:10,302 --> 00:21:11,903
I don't--

438
00:21:11,970 --> 00:21:15,641
[Cole]
This is an incredible scene here tonight.

439
00:21:15,707 --> 00:21:17,242
Owens, and Kevin,

440
00:21:17,309 --> 00:21:20,679
and now Randy Orton are beating the hell
out of Tonga and Sikoa.

441
00:21:20,746 --> 00:21:24,016
[chanting]

442
00:21:25,417 --> 00:21:26,485
[Corey] Uh-oh, no.

443
00:21:26,551 --> 00:21:28,587
I don't know what Owens is thinking,

444
00:21:28,654 --> 00:21:30,455
-but I guarantee you--
-[Cole] Oh!

445
00:21:30,522 --> 00:21:32,824
[Corey] …it ain't gonna feel good
for Tama Tonga.

446
00:21:32,891 --> 00:21:35,127
-[Cole] And again!
-[Owens] Get a good shot!

447
00:21:35,894 --> 00:21:37,729
[Cole] And now Owens is playing director.

448
00:21:37,796 --> 00:21:39,731
[applause]

449
00:21:40,565 --> 00:21:42,167
And now it's Solo's turn.

450
00:21:42,234 --> 00:21:43,935
[Corey] This contest has gone way over!

451
00:21:44,603 --> 00:21:45,537
Table's weak.

452
00:21:45,604 --> 00:21:47,205
[Corey] Now doing commentary mid-match.

453
00:21:47,272 --> 00:21:48,640
[cheering]

454
00:21:48,707 --> 00:21:49,808
[Cole] What did he say?

455
00:21:49,875 --> 00:21:50,809
[Corey] I don't know.

456
00:21:50,876 --> 00:21:53,011
I got 11,000 plus maniacs screaming.

457
00:21:53,078 --> 00:21:55,013
I'm lucky I can hear you.

458
00:21:55,080 --> 00:21:56,348
[Cole] Well, guess what?

459
00:21:56,415 --> 00:21:57,616
It's about to get worse.

460
00:22:00,752 --> 00:22:03,588
[Corey]
Randy Orton rearranging the furniture.

461
00:22:03,722 --> 00:22:05,390
[shouting]

462
00:22:05,457 --> 00:22:09,428
[Cole] The Bloodline does not know
what hit them tonight.

463
00:22:09,494 --> 00:22:11,096
[Corey] Oh, have we ever seen this?

464
00:22:11,163 --> 00:22:12,731
Have we ever seen a scenario

465
00:22:12,798 --> 00:22:15,367
where The Bloodline
just straight up looked outgunned?

466
00:22:15,434 --> 00:22:18,470
[chanting]

467
00:22:19,471 --> 00:22:22,908
[Cole] Orton is still pounding away
at Solo Sikoa.

468
00:22:22,974 --> 00:22:27,546
Kevin Owens now trying to drag
the carcass of Tonga back to his feet.

469
00:22:27,612 --> 00:22:30,349
[Corey] Look at the welts
across the back of Tama Tonga,

470
00:22:30,415 --> 00:22:32,851
inflicted via Kendo stick.

471
00:22:32,918 --> 00:22:35,287
And his night's about to get even worse,

472
00:22:35,354 --> 00:22:36,621
courtesy of the prizefighter.

473
00:22:36,688 --> 00:22:38,390
[Cole] And Tonga fighting back now,

474
00:22:38,857 --> 00:22:42,160
at least momentarily,
before being bounced off the apron.

475
00:22:42,227 --> 00:22:44,362
[Corey] As a matter of self-preservation,

476
00:22:44,429 --> 00:22:46,565
these guys are fighting
for their lives out there.

477
00:22:47,966 --> 00:22:51,403
[shouting]

478
00:22:51,470 --> 00:22:54,840
[chanting]

479
00:22:56,775 --> 00:22:59,611
[Cole]
Owens threw Tonga through the table!

480
00:22:59,678 --> 00:23:02,814
[shouting]

481
00:23:04,716 --> 00:23:06,585
[Cole] Have you ever seen Kevin Owens

482
00:23:06,651 --> 00:23:09,054
in this vile of a mood?

483
00:23:09,121 --> 00:23:11,022
[Corey] I blame the WWE Universe.

484
00:23:11,089 --> 00:23:12,424
They made him this way.

485
00:23:12,491 --> 00:23:15,827
He is rabid tonight,
put The Viper back in the center

486
00:23:15,894 --> 00:23:18,630
of the ring with Solo Sikoa.

487
00:23:18,697 --> 00:23:19,631
Ooh.

488
00:23:19,698 --> 00:23:23,201
[Cole] And Solo
with the right hand stunning Randy Orton.

489
00:23:23,268 --> 00:23:24,669
And The Bloodline needs this.

490
00:23:24,736 --> 00:23:26,438
They need to try to slow things down.

491
00:23:26,505 --> 00:23:28,039
They need to try to take control.

492
00:23:28,106 --> 00:23:29,908
This could be the moment
and the opportunity.

493
00:23:29,975 --> 00:23:32,377
Solo dropped through the table to Orton!

494
00:23:32,444 --> 00:23:36,782
[Corey] And just that quickly,
the heavy-handed Street Champion enforcer,

495
00:23:36,848 --> 00:23:39,785
Solo Sikoa turns the tides
of the matchup.

496
00:23:39,851 --> 00:23:42,521
[shouting]

497
00:23:42,587 --> 00:23:44,456
And now, look out.

498
00:23:44,523 --> 00:23:47,492
[Cole] Kevin Owens stalking Solo.

499
00:23:47,559 --> 00:23:50,061
Moments ago,
it was a splash through the table.

500
00:23:50,128 --> 00:23:51,396
Then the Samoan drop.

501
00:23:51,463 --> 00:23:53,098
Now the fight's on again.

502
00:23:53,165 --> 00:23:54,533
[chanting]

503
00:23:54,599 --> 00:23:55,867
Kevin went for the stunner.

504
00:23:55,934 --> 00:23:58,570
Solo able to counter in a clothesline!

505
00:23:58,637 --> 00:24:02,574
And that right there could turn
the complexion of this match around.

506
00:24:03,275 --> 00:24:06,611
[Corey] Damn sure
just turned Kevin Owens inside out.

507
00:24:06,678 --> 00:24:09,981
Thunderous impact
on the clothesline by Solo.

508
00:24:10,048 --> 00:24:13,151
[chanting]

509
00:24:24,596 --> 00:24:28,233
[Cole]
And now Solo Sikoa has regained control

510
00:24:28,300 --> 00:24:31,903
of this match,
the man who's obviously making a play

511
00:24:31,970 --> 00:24:35,774
to run things in The Bloodline.
And now Tama Tonga back into the ring.

512
00:24:35,841 --> 00:24:37,075
[booing]

513
00:24:38,343 --> 00:24:42,647
[Cole] Tama Tonga is nothing short
of a rabid animal from bell to bell.

514
00:24:42,714 --> 00:24:45,450
Case in point right now.

515
00:24:45,517 --> 00:24:47,219
[Cole] The Tonga strong machine

516
00:24:47,285 --> 00:24:50,288
just unloading on Kevin Owens!

517
00:24:50,355 --> 00:24:51,990
The ruthlessness.

518
00:24:52,057 --> 00:24:55,227
[Corey] Tonga may be new to The Bloodline,
but not new to this game.

519
00:24:55,293 --> 00:24:58,363
A seven-time IWGP Tag Team Champion

520
00:24:58,430 --> 00:25:00,732
before arriving in WWE.

521
00:25:00,799 --> 00:25:02,501
Tama Tonga is legit.

522
00:25:02,567 --> 00:25:03,568
He is lethal.

523
00:25:03,635 --> 00:25:06,805
[Cole] Yeah, four time,
NEVER Openweight Champion as well.

524
00:25:06,872 --> 00:25:09,174
The son of Haku, as we mentioned before.

525
00:25:09,241 --> 00:25:12,410
One of the original members
of the Bullet Club.

526
00:25:12,477 --> 00:25:16,047
Great matches over the years
with Bullet Club member, Karl Anderson,

527
00:25:16,114 --> 00:25:18,416
and the likes of Shinto and Evil as well,

528
00:25:18,483 --> 00:25:20,552
as now Tonga is just hammering away

529
00:25:20,619 --> 00:25:22,220
with a Kendo stick on Owens.

530
00:25:23,655 --> 00:25:26,858
[booing]

531
00:25:26,925 --> 00:25:30,929
[Corey]
And Tonga now allowing the honors to Solo.

532
00:25:30,996 --> 00:25:33,732
[chanting]

533
00:25:33,798 --> 00:25:35,967
[Cole] Ooh, and a Kendo to the ribs,

534
00:25:36,034 --> 00:25:38,036
dropping Owens back into the corner.

535
00:25:38,103 --> 00:25:41,006
And you just knew, Corey,
that at some point in this match,

536
00:25:41,072 --> 00:25:43,174
The Bloodline was going
to slow down the pace

537
00:25:43,241 --> 00:25:45,110
and begin the savage attack.

538
00:25:45,176 --> 00:25:47,612
[Corey] I'm surprised
it took this long, but let's be honest,

539
00:25:47,679 --> 00:25:49,714
The Bloodline was completely overwhelmed

540
00:25:49,781 --> 00:25:51,850
out of the gate
by Randy Orton and Kevin Owens.

541
00:25:51,917 --> 00:25:54,986
I don't even think
Solo or Thomas saw this coming.

542
00:25:55,053 --> 00:25:57,522
[Cole] Do you see
Paul Heyman looking on at ringside?

543
00:25:57,589 --> 00:25:59,157
He warned Randy Orton.

544
00:25:59,224 --> 00:26:03,094
He warned Kevin Owens
what awaited them here tonight.

545
00:26:03,161 --> 00:26:06,564
He begged those two men
to call off this match,

546
00:26:06,631 --> 00:26:10,068
to not get involved
with a Bloodline unlike any Bloodline

547
00:26:10,135 --> 00:26:12,771
we've ever seen here in WWE.

548
00:26:12,837 --> 00:26:14,205
[Corey] But far be it from Owens

549
00:26:14,272 --> 00:26:17,542
or Orton to heed anybody's warnings
about backing down from a fight.

550
00:26:17,609 --> 00:26:18,543
[Cole] Oh!

551
00:26:18,610 --> 00:26:20,011
[Corey] This is what Owens wanted.

552
00:26:20,078 --> 00:26:21,580
This is what Orton asked for.

553
00:26:25,150 --> 00:26:28,086
Tonga ruthless, merciless.

554
00:26:31,156 --> 00:26:35,660
Solo Sitoa's MFT.

555
00:26:35,727 --> 00:26:37,462
[chanting]

556
00:26:37,529 --> 00:26:39,998
You just saw again Solo giving the order

557
00:26:40,632 --> 00:26:43,969
and the MTF,
Tama Tonga returning with a trash can.

558
00:26:44,035 --> 00:26:45,637
[Cole] Oh, and a spear by Owens!

559
00:26:45,704 --> 00:26:47,172
Actually, a double A takedown!

560
00:26:47,238 --> 00:26:48,306
And now hammering away.

561
00:26:48,373 --> 00:26:50,442
And then from behind,
Solo with the garbage can.

562
00:26:50,508 --> 00:26:52,978
Now, remember,
if you're just joining us here tonight,

563
00:26:53,044 --> 00:26:54,245
this is all legal.

564
00:26:54,646 --> 00:26:58,383
SmackDown General Manager,
Nick Aldis, made this a street fight.

565
00:26:58,450 --> 00:27:00,485
Anything goes after the match started.

566
00:27:00,552 --> 00:27:01,953
Well, the match didn't even start.

567
00:27:02,020 --> 00:27:04,055
There was a brawl
before the bell could even ring.

568
00:27:04,122 --> 00:27:07,058
[chanting]

569
00:27:15,233 --> 00:27:17,202
No idea where Randy Orton is.

570
00:27:17,268 --> 00:27:18,703
He was taken out.

571
00:27:18,770 --> 00:27:20,438
[shouts]

572
00:27:20,505 --> 00:27:22,207
[Corey]
Which does not bode well for Owens,

573
00:27:22,273 --> 00:27:23,908
to be in this environment,

574
00:27:23,975 --> 00:27:27,145
in this situation,
without Randy Orton to watch his back.

575
00:27:28,079 --> 00:27:30,448
We saw two weeks ago
when Orton came to Owen's aid,

576
00:27:30,515 --> 00:27:34,653
K.O. hugged Randy Orton
out of desperation.

577
00:27:34,719 --> 00:27:37,188
[Cole]
Everyone in The Bloodline is family.

578
00:27:37,255 --> 00:27:40,191
South Pacific Islanders sticking together,

579
00:27:40,258 --> 00:27:43,128
that's what you see
with Tonga and Solo Sikoa here.

580
00:27:43,194 --> 00:27:44,929
And now tables for The Bloodline.

581
00:27:44,996 --> 00:27:48,366
[cheering]

582
00:27:55,273 --> 00:27:56,875
Owens back to his feet.

583
00:27:56,941 --> 00:27:59,244
Rebellious look toward Paul Heyman.

584
00:27:59,310 --> 00:28:00,712
[audience chanting] K.O.! K.O.!

585
00:28:00,779 --> 00:28:01,713
K.O.! K.O.!

586
00:28:01,780 --> 00:28:05,383
[Corey]
But no quit in the heart of Kevin Owens,

587
00:28:05,450 --> 00:28:08,486
no matter how bleak things may look.

588
00:28:08,553 --> 00:28:11,923
[booing]

589
00:28:14,893 --> 00:28:18,329
[chanting]

590
00:28:18,396 --> 00:28:20,098
[Cole] Yeah, but, Corey, sometimes-

591
00:28:21,599 --> 00:28:24,569
…even Kevin Owens- can't take this much.

592
00:28:24,636 --> 00:28:27,839
[chanting]

593
00:28:30,875 --> 00:28:34,612
[Corey] Solo Sikoa savoring
the suffering of Kevin Owens,

594
00:28:34,679 --> 00:28:37,682
willfully looking to push Owens
past his breaking point.

595
00:28:37,749 --> 00:28:39,617
[Cole] Solo to the table!

596
00:28:39,684 --> 00:28:41,086
Great counter by Owens!

597
00:28:41,152 --> 00:28:43,521
[cheering]

598
00:28:43,588 --> 00:28:44,656
[Corey] Here comes Tonga!

599
00:28:44,723 --> 00:28:48,760
[Cole] And with a clothesline,
dropping Owens in the middle of the ring.

600
00:28:50,895 --> 00:28:53,665
The fact that Tonga was able to survive

601
00:28:53,732 --> 00:28:56,501
the early on assault by Owens
and Orton is remarkable.

602
00:28:56,601 --> 00:28:57,869
[chanting]

603
00:28:57,936 --> 00:29:02,373
[Corey] Take a look at the impact
on the clothesline from the MFT,

604
00:29:02,440 --> 00:29:05,477
turning the tides again
out of the favor of Kevin Owens.

605
00:29:05,543 --> 00:29:08,346
And, Cole, I don't know about you,
but have you had a chance to glimpse

606
00:29:08,413 --> 00:29:10,615
into the eyes of Tama Tonga?
It's unsettling.

607
00:29:10,682 --> 00:29:12,917
-[Cole] Yeah, there's nothing there.
-[Corey] It's blank.

608
00:29:12,984 --> 00:29:14,519
It's like staring into the abyss.

609
00:29:14,586 --> 00:29:16,187
I don't know what makes the guy tick.

610
00:29:16,254 --> 00:29:19,224
[chanting]

611
00:29:19,290 --> 00:29:22,694
[Cole]
Paul Heyman with just almost a look of--

612
00:29:22,761 --> 00:29:23,695
like he's given up.

613
00:29:23,762 --> 00:29:24,996
[chanting]

614
00:29:25,063 --> 00:29:28,500
[Corey] I would think
The Wiseman should be ecstatic right now.

615
00:29:28,566 --> 00:29:31,836
[chanting]

616
00:29:36,141 --> 00:29:37,842
[Cole] Tonga talking trash.

617
00:29:37,909 --> 00:29:40,712
Meanwhile, stalking from behind,

618
00:29:40,779 --> 00:29:43,314
the WWE's apex predator.

619
00:29:43,381 --> 00:29:44,649
[cheering]

620
00:29:44,716 --> 00:29:48,386
And Lyon is letting Tama know.

621
00:29:53,892 --> 00:29:56,294
[shouting]

622
00:29:56,361 --> 00:29:57,295
The first--

623
00:29:57,362 --> 00:29:58,763
[Corey] This dude's nuts!

624
00:29:58,830 --> 00:30:00,231
This dude's out of his mind!

625
00:30:00,298 --> 00:30:02,300
He's smiling at Randy Orton!

626
00:30:02,367 --> 00:30:04,135
[Cole] And he's chattering at him as well.

627
00:30:04,202 --> 00:30:05,503
Orton ducks the chair.

628
00:30:05,570 --> 00:30:07,105
Randy now with a clothesline.

629
00:30:07,172 --> 00:30:08,106
Down goes Tama.

630
00:30:08,173 --> 00:30:11,309
[chanting]

631
00:30:12,777 --> 00:30:15,213
Powerslam!

632
00:30:15,280 --> 00:30:18,650
[cheering]

633
00:30:25,023 --> 00:30:28,426
[chanting]

634
00:30:29,427 --> 00:30:31,362
[shouts]

635
00:30:31,429 --> 00:30:32,363
[Cole inaudible]

636
00:30:32,430 --> 00:30:34,866
Randy Orton!

637
00:30:34,933 --> 00:30:37,202
[shouting]

638
00:30:37,268 --> 00:30:39,971
[Corey]
And The Viper is coiled, ready to strike.

639
00:30:40,038 --> 00:30:40,972
[chanting]

640
00:30:41,039 --> 00:30:43,675
[Cole]
He's in position to try to put Tonga away.

641
00:30:43,741 --> 00:30:47,478
[chanting]

642
00:30:47,545 --> 00:30:48,880
[Corey] Oh, K.O.!

643
00:30:48,947 --> 00:30:50,048
[Cole] Oh!

644
00:30:50,114 --> 00:30:52,150
Cover for the win!

645
00:30:52,217 --> 00:30:55,486
Pump to the leg
and breaking up is Solo Sikoa!

646
00:30:55,553 --> 00:30:59,390
[chanting]

647
00:31:04,862 --> 00:31:07,999
[Corey] Just a vicious assault
now being launched by Solo.

648
00:31:08,066 --> 00:31:10,101
[Cole]
And now Randy Orton on our announce table.

649
00:31:10,168 --> 00:31:12,470
Solo Sikoa gonna bounce Randy Orton
face first.

650
00:31:12,537 --> 00:31:15,940
And the look in the eyes,
the intensity in the eyes of Sikoa now.

651
00:31:16,007 --> 00:31:19,210
Solo Sikoa cleaning up our announce table.

652
00:31:19,277 --> 00:31:21,379
[Corey] Solo's thinking about the end,

653
00:31:21,446 --> 00:31:23,815
the end of this match,
the end of this fight,

654
00:31:23,881 --> 00:31:25,483
the end of Randy Orton.

655
00:31:25,550 --> 00:31:27,418
[Cole] Yeah, and maybe Randy's career.

656
00:31:27,485 --> 00:31:28,820
Kevin Owen's as well.

657
00:31:28,887 --> 00:31:30,288
[audience chanting] Solo sucks.

658
00:31:30,355 --> 00:31:31,589
Solo sucks.

659
00:31:31,656 --> 00:31:34,325
[Cole] Solo has to pick up
where The Bloodline left off.

660
00:31:34,392 --> 00:31:36,227
[audience chanting] Solo sucks.

661
00:31:36,294 --> 00:31:37,695
Solo sucks.

662
00:31:37,762 --> 00:31:40,565
[Cole] Headbutt now
Randy Orton dropped on our announce table.

663
00:31:40,632 --> 00:31:42,233
Solo Sikoa now going to go up.

664
00:31:42,300 --> 00:31:44,369
Solo Sikoa, what does he have planned?

665
00:31:44,435 --> 00:31:45,870
What does Solo have planned?

666
00:31:45,937 --> 00:31:47,405
Randy, no clue where he's at.

667
00:31:47,472 --> 00:31:48,840
[chanting]

668
00:31:48,907 --> 00:31:51,175
Dangerous situation for Orton here.

669
00:31:51,242 --> 00:31:52,176
[chanting]

670
00:31:52,243 --> 00:31:55,346
[Corey]
I think Solo's lining up the Samoan Spike.

671
00:31:55,413 --> 00:31:58,316
[shouting]

672
00:31:58,383 --> 00:31:59,817
[shouts]

673
00:31:59,884 --> 00:32:02,287
[Cole] Orton RKO'd on the table!

674
00:32:02,353 --> 00:32:07,292
RKO on the table from out of nowhere!

675
00:32:07,358 --> 00:32:09,761
[Corey] But how much
damage did Randy inflict on himself?

676
00:32:09,827 --> 00:32:10,928
[shouting]

677
00:32:10,995 --> 00:32:13,498
Orton just came back from back surgery.

678
00:32:13,564 --> 00:32:15,867
[Cole] Solo was going for the spike.

679
00:32:15,934 --> 00:32:18,369
Randy Orton countered with an RKO.

680
00:32:18,436 --> 00:32:20,305
[Corey] But back in the ring, Kevin Owens

681
00:32:20,371 --> 00:32:25,810
is on his own two feet again,
standing over a fallen MFT!

682
00:32:25,877 --> 00:32:27,278
[chanting]

683
00:32:27,345 --> 00:32:29,947
[Cole] Owens with a steel chair in hand.

684
00:32:30,014 --> 00:32:33,718
He's going to unload now- on Tama Tonga!

685
00:32:33,785 --> 00:32:37,622
[shouting]

686
00:32:37,689 --> 00:32:38,623
[cheering]

687
00:32:40,091 --> 00:32:41,092
[shouting]

688
00:32:41,159 --> 00:32:43,094
[Corey] Oh, no.

689
00:32:43,161 --> 00:32:45,463
Kevin, what are you thinking?

690
00:32:45,530 --> 00:32:46,664
[cheering]

691
00:32:46,731 --> 00:32:49,167
[Cole] Kevin Owens has lost it.

692
00:32:49,233 --> 00:32:50,935
[Corey] No, no, Cole, that's the problem.

693
00:32:51,002 --> 00:32:53,871
Kevin Owens knows
exactly what the hell he's gonna do.

694
00:32:53,938 --> 00:32:55,773
[Cole] He stooped to the level of Tonga.

695
00:32:55,840 --> 00:33:00,745
And Solo Sikoa of The Bloodline
now with his relentless assault.

696
00:33:00,812 --> 00:33:03,381
[cheering]

697
00:33:03,448 --> 00:33:06,617
[Corey]
All of the vitriol within Kevin Owens

698
00:33:06,684 --> 00:33:09,454
raining down upon Tama Tonga.

699
00:33:09,520 --> 00:33:11,956
And this could be
the beginning of the end.

700
00:33:12,023 --> 00:33:13,424
[shouting]

701
00:33:13,491 --> 00:33:16,961
[Cole]
Tonga placed across the steel chairs.

702
00:33:17,028 --> 00:33:19,097
Now back to his feet

703
00:33:19,163 --> 00:33:21,499
as Kevin Owens was going to the top rope.

704
00:33:21,566 --> 00:33:24,369
[Corey] I think
the MFT may have avoided certain disaster.

705
00:33:24,435 --> 00:33:25,770
[Cole] Yeah, self-preservation.

706
00:33:25,837 --> 00:33:26,838
[shouting]

707
00:33:26,904 --> 00:33:28,506
Try to now send Owens to the chairs.

708
00:33:28,573 --> 00:33:29,674
Owen's trying to counter.

709
00:33:29,741 --> 00:33:31,476
Big uppercut by Tonga.

710
00:33:31,542 --> 00:33:33,411
[shouting]

711
00:33:33,478 --> 00:33:36,647
Now, Tonga going to climb up
and meet Kevin Owens there.

712
00:33:37,715 --> 00:33:40,585
Dangerous predicament
for these two Superstars.

713
00:33:40,651 --> 00:33:42,353
[Corey] Series of headbutts.

714
00:33:42,420 --> 00:33:43,955
Tama, I know you're new around here,

715
00:33:44,022 --> 00:33:45,423
but this is never good to try.

716
00:33:45,490 --> 00:33:46,424
[Cole] Hooked him!

717
00:33:46,491 --> 00:33:48,126
He hooked him!

718
00:33:48,226 --> 00:33:50,595
Brainbuster through the chairs!

719
00:33:50,661 --> 00:33:53,031
Brainbuster through the chairs!

720
00:33:53,097 --> 00:33:56,467
[cheering]

721
00:34:02,640 --> 00:34:03,641
Holy cow.

722
00:34:03,708 --> 00:34:06,711
[chanting]

723
00:34:08,913 --> 00:34:12,417
Kevin Owens trying to crawl to the cover…

724
00:34:14,585 --> 00:34:17,321
-…to put Tonga away.
-1, 2--

725
00:34:17,388 --> 00:34:19,290
-Meanwhile, who the--
-[Corey] Who the hell?

726
00:34:19,357 --> 00:34:20,658
Who the hell? Oh, my god.

727
00:34:20,725 --> 00:34:22,026
-Cole, is that--
-[Cole] Yes.

728
00:34:22,093 --> 00:34:23,327
Oh, my god. Corey!

729
00:34:23,394 --> 00:34:24,629
[Corey] You know what that is.

730
00:34:24,695 --> 00:34:27,265
[Cole] Corey, Oh, my god,
that-- that's Tanga Loa!

731
00:34:28,166 --> 00:34:29,834
That's Tama Tonga's brother!

732
00:34:31,436 --> 00:34:32,770
That's Tonga's brother!

733
00:34:36,240 --> 00:34:39,811
Another member
of The Bloodline has arrived!

734
00:34:39,877 --> 00:34:42,814
[Corey] And look at Paul Heyman's face.

735
00:34:42,880 --> 00:34:45,817
Heyman is as shocked
as anyone in this arena.

736
00:34:47,418 --> 00:34:49,587
[Cole] And now the-- Orton.

737
00:34:50,588 --> 00:34:52,723
And now off Kevin Owens as well.

738
00:34:52,790 --> 00:34:54,258
[booing]

739
00:34:54,325 --> 00:34:58,162
A hush has come over this arena.

740
00:34:58,896 --> 00:35:02,100
Kevin Owens, uranage through the chair.

741
00:35:04,502 --> 00:35:08,072
We thought it was over
with that fisherman's buster,

742
00:35:08,606 --> 00:35:09,474
but then…

743
00:35:10,808 --> 00:35:13,111
…Tama Tonga's brother arriving
on the scene.

744
00:35:13,177 --> 00:35:15,746
Samoan Spike to Kevin Owens!

745
00:35:15,813 --> 00:35:16,747
Cover!

746
00:35:16,814 --> 00:35:18,549
1, 2…

747
00:35:18,616 --> 00:35:20,618
[Cole] The Bloodline rules!

748
00:35:20,685 --> 00:35:22,186
-[bell rings]
-[hip-hop music]

749
00:35:22,253 --> 00:35:23,588
♪ Taking it all ♪

750
00:35:23,654 --> 00:35:26,057
[Samantha] Here are your winners,

751
00:35:26,124 --> 00:35:30,228
the team of Tama Tonga

752
00:35:30,328 --> 00:35:34,832
and Solo Sikoa!

753
00:35:35,466 --> 00:35:39,604
[Cole] Corey, guerrilla warfare tonight.

754
00:35:39,670 --> 00:35:42,106
[Corey] Destiny has brought Tanga Loa

755
00:35:42,173 --> 00:35:44,108
back to The Bloodline.

756
00:35:44,408 --> 00:35:45,776
♪ I can't follow no dreams ♪

757
00:35:45,843 --> 00:35:49,814
[Cole] One of the most vicious,
one of the most action packed,

758
00:35:50,047 --> 00:35:51,349
one of the most ruthless,

759
00:35:51,415 --> 00:35:54,318
one of the most relentless
matches I've ever witnessed.

760
00:35:54,385 --> 00:35:57,755
And Paul Heyman now
just trying to keep The Bloodline

761
00:35:57,822 --> 00:35:59,824
under some semblance of control.

762
00:35:59,891 --> 00:36:01,025
Kevin Owens is out.

763
00:36:01,092 --> 00:36:03,694
[Corey] But, Cole, no one
in this building was as shocked

764
00:36:03,761 --> 00:36:06,330
at the arrival
of Tanga Loa as Paul Heyman.

765
00:36:06,397 --> 00:36:08,099
[Cole] Well, first, going for the spike,

766
00:36:08,165 --> 00:36:10,234
Randy Orton gave his team life.

767
00:36:10,301 --> 00:36:12,203
[Corey] Randy Orton did his best to keep

768
00:36:12,270 --> 00:36:13,838
he and Owens in the battle.

769
00:36:13,905 --> 00:36:16,440
And Kevin Owens hit the Hail Mary,

770
00:36:16,507 --> 00:36:19,210
the brainbuster, off the top turnbuckle.

771
00:36:19,277 --> 00:36:23,014
Victory was imminent, but from behind

772
00:36:23,581 --> 00:36:26,951
the brother of Tama Tonga, Tanga Loa,

773
00:36:27,652 --> 00:36:30,188
the other son of Haku arrived

774
00:36:30,821 --> 00:36:36,460
and raised all types of hell
at the expense of The Viper and Owens.

775
00:36:36,527 --> 00:36:39,497
[Cole] And then the uranage by Solo Sikoa

776
00:36:39,564 --> 00:36:44,202
through the steel chairs,
followed by the Samoan Spike.

777
00:36:44,268 --> 00:36:46,437
1, 2…

778
00:36:46,504 --> 00:36:50,074
[Corey] Oh, I never in a million years
thought we would see what we just did.

779
00:36:50,141 --> 00:36:51,075
♪ Taking it off ♪

780
00:36:51,142 --> 00:36:52,710
[Cole] Ladies and gentlemen,

781
00:36:52,777 --> 00:36:57,281
you are looking at an obviously
out of control,

782
00:36:57,915 --> 00:37:00,551
a rogue bloodline,

783
00:37:00,851 --> 00:37:05,556
as Solo Sikoa continues to make a play,

784
00:37:05,623 --> 00:37:10,094
a hostile takeover, perhaps,
as the leader of The Bloodline.

785
00:37:10,161 --> 00:37:11,996
[Corey] But the fact remains,

786
00:37:12,063 --> 00:37:16,167
they are still as deep
as they are dangerous.

787
00:37:16,601 --> 00:37:19,804
[hip-hop music]

788
00:37:22,139 --> 00:37:23,808
[Cole] Can we catch our breath?

789
00:37:23,874 --> 00:37:26,243
Well, I guess not
because when Backlash returns,

790
00:37:26,310 --> 00:37:29,513
it's Triple Threat action
for the WWE Women's Championship,

791
00:37:29,580 --> 00:37:31,716
Bayley defending
against Naomi and Tiffany Stratton.

792
00:37:31,782 --> 00:37:32,783
["War" by ArrDee playing]

793
00:37:32,850 --> 00:37:33,784
♪ Kick it again ♪

794
00:37:33,851 --> 00:37:35,620
♪ I come from the mud
I can give you… ♪

795
00:37:35,686 --> 00:37:37,655
[Cole] Let's look
at the paths of all three women,

796
00:37:37,722 --> 00:37:40,324
who want nothing more
than to leave Lyon, France,

797
00:37:40,391 --> 00:37:43,427
WWE Women's Champion.

798
00:37:43,494 --> 00:37:45,096
♪ Not anymore
Yeah ♪

799
00:37:45,162 --> 00:37:46,764
♪ Kicking the door
Woo ♪

800
00:37:46,831 --> 00:37:47,765
♪ Been in the gutter ♪

801
00:37:47,832 --> 00:37:48,766
♪ I call for the mud ♪

802
00:37:48,833 --> 00:37:50,034
♪ I can give you a tour ♪

803
00:37:50,101 --> 00:37:52,603
[Corey]
This was moments ago, the aftermath.

804
00:37:53,037 --> 00:37:54,605
Oh, I'm sorry, this is live still.

805
00:37:54,672 --> 00:37:57,608
Owens and Orton haven't even been able
to make it backstage yet.

806
00:37:57,675 --> 00:37:59,877
-[Cole] Well, they--
-[Corey] The beating they suffered.

807
00:37:59,944 --> 00:38:01,946
[Cole]
Corey, they have no idea what hit 'em.

808
00:38:02,013 --> 00:38:03,948
I mean, I'm as shocked
as everyone in this arena,

809
00:38:04,015 --> 00:38:05,383
everybody watching at home.

810
00:38:05,449 --> 00:38:07,652
Just when you think
The Bloodline can't get any bigger,

811
00:38:07,718 --> 00:38:09,153
just when you think it can't expand,

812
00:38:09,220 --> 00:38:11,288
just when you think
it can't get any more dangerous,

813
00:38:11,355 --> 00:38:12,290
this happens.

814
00:38:12,356 --> 00:38:14,025
[Corey] You haven't been paying attention.

815
00:38:18,696 --> 00:38:22,967
[Corey] Bayley suffering
through excruciating pain right now!

816
00:38:23,034 --> 00:38:24,435
[cheering]

817
00:38:24,502 --> 00:38:26,437
History is on the line!

818
00:38:26,504 --> 00:38:29,373
[dramatic music]

819
00:38:29,440 --> 00:38:31,342
Down goes Iyo!

820
00:38:31,409 --> 00:38:32,343
Making the climb!

821
00:38:32,410 --> 00:38:36,781
The Champion is down!

822
00:38:37,148 --> 00:38:39,050
Big elbow by Bayley!

823
00:38:42,253 --> 00:38:44,622
Rose plant!

824
00:38:45,389 --> 00:38:48,125
Can she do it?!

825
00:38:48,192 --> 00:38:49,627
Bayley did it!

826
00:38:49,694 --> 00:38:51,595
[cheering]

827
00:38:51,662 --> 00:38:55,566
Talk about gutsy, courageous, brave.

828
00:38:58,102 --> 00:39:01,072
Bayley, for the fourth time in her career

829
00:39:01,138 --> 00:39:04,575
and for the first time in WrestleMania,

830
00:39:05,109 --> 00:39:08,579
can call herself Women's Champion!

831
00:39:08,646 --> 00:39:10,581
[audience chanting] Bayley! Bayley!

832
00:39:10,648 --> 00:39:11,582
Bayley!

833
00:39:11,649 --> 00:39:14,418
[Bayley] And I feel so damn proud

834
00:39:14,485 --> 00:39:21,425
to call myself your new
WWE Undisputed Women's Champion.

835
00:39:21,492 --> 00:39:24,462
I am so excited
to start this brand new journey with you.

836
00:39:24,528 --> 00:39:28,199
So why don't we start it off
by giving out a brand new opportunity?

837
00:39:28,265 --> 00:39:29,366
[audience chanting] Bayley!

838
00:39:29,433 --> 00:39:30,368
Bayley

839
00:39:30,434 --> 00:39:31,702
It's Tiffy time.

840
00:39:31,769 --> 00:39:34,638
I accept.

841
00:39:34,705 --> 00:39:36,374
It is Tiffy time.

842
00:39:36,440 --> 00:39:39,009
[Corey] The center
of the universe, Tiffany Stratton.

843
00:39:39,076 --> 00:39:41,779
[Commentator]
Tiffany Stratton may well be installed

844
00:39:41,846 --> 00:39:45,249
as the best athlete
in the entire women's division

845
00:39:45,316 --> 00:39:46,951
in all of WWE.

846
00:39:47,017 --> 00:39:50,488
[Cole] Showing off
that Team USA Gymnastics background!

847
00:39:50,554 --> 00:39:54,425
[Tiffany] When I look in the mirror,
I think to myself, I am the epitome

848
00:39:54,492 --> 00:39:57,428
of what a true WWE Superstar is.

849
00:39:57,928 --> 00:40:01,532
Sorry to burst your bubble,
but I actually had somebody in mind,

850
00:40:01,599 --> 00:40:04,335
-The one and only Naomi.
-[cheering]

851
00:40:04,402 --> 00:40:06,837
[Corey]
This is not the same Naomi that we knew.

852
00:40:06,904 --> 00:40:10,107
Naomi could be as dangerous now
as she has ever been.

853
00:40:10,207 --> 00:40:13,377
[dramatic music]

854
00:40:13,444 --> 00:40:16,747
[Cole] Former two-time
SmackDown Women's Champion,

855
00:40:16,814 --> 00:40:18,149
a Tag Team Champion.

856
00:40:18,215 --> 00:40:21,018
[Naomi] I have earned every single thing

857
00:40:21,085 --> 00:40:23,053
that I have gotten here in the WWE,

858
00:40:23,120 --> 00:40:25,289
and I don't plan on stopping now.

859
00:40:26,056 --> 00:40:27,925
[cheering]

860
00:40:27,992 --> 00:40:30,828
[Corey]
Bayley will make her first title defense

861
00:40:30,928 --> 00:40:34,899
against longtime friend
and former Champion, Naomi.

862
00:40:35,366 --> 00:40:38,235
The WWE Women's Championship
hanging in the balance!

863
00:40:38,302 --> 00:40:40,337
Bayley to Belly under the desk!

864
00:40:42,039 --> 00:40:42,973
[Cole] Oh!

865
00:40:43,040 --> 00:40:44,074
[Corey] Tiffany Stratton!

866
00:40:44,141 --> 00:40:45,176
["War" by ArrDee playing]

867
00:40:45,242 --> 00:40:47,378
What the hell
does Tiffany Stratton think she's doing?

868
00:40:47,444 --> 00:40:48,913
♪ Faces
Not anymore ♪

869
00:40:48,979 --> 00:40:50,781
[commentator] If they won't give it to us,

870
00:40:50,848 --> 00:40:52,917
she's going to take it.

871
00:40:52,983 --> 00:40:55,553
[Corey] Prettiest moonsault Ever!

872
00:40:55,619 --> 00:40:58,989
[Cole] Bayley will have to defend
her WWE Women's Championship

873
00:40:59,056 --> 00:41:00,491
in a Triple Threat Match.

874
00:41:00,558 --> 00:41:02,092
[Tiffany] Who better than the center

875
00:41:02,159 --> 00:41:05,796
of the universe herself to win
the WWE Women's Championship?

876
00:41:05,863 --> 00:41:06,797
♪ I'm done ♪

877
00:41:06,864 --> 00:41:09,200
♪ And I'm seeking a cure
For the smiling faces ♪

878
00:41:09,266 --> 00:41:10,868
♪ Yeah ♪

879
00:41:10,935 --> 00:41:12,570
[Tiffany] Just love the sound of that.

880
00:41:13,237 --> 00:41:17,141
[Corey] Stratton never afraid to step
on toes on her way up the mountain.

881
00:41:17,208 --> 00:41:19,810
[Naomi] And there is nothing
that I'm going to let get in the way

882
00:41:19,877 --> 00:41:21,812
of me making the most of this moment.

883
00:41:23,013 --> 00:41:24,381
♪ Yeah ♪

884
00:41:24,448 --> 00:41:26,050
♪ If it happens, it happens
It's true ♪

885
00:41:26,116 --> 00:41:27,318
♪ But if they want a battle ♪

886
00:41:27,384 --> 00:41:28,786
♪ I'm ready for war ♪

887
00:41:28,853 --> 00:41:30,955
[Bayley] There's one thing
that's not going to change,

888
00:41:31,021 --> 00:41:34,225
and that's me
as your WWE Women's Champion.

889
00:41:34,291 --> 00:41:36,160
♪ Yeah
Kicking the door ♪

890
00:41:36,227 --> 00:41:37,161
♪ Woo, woo ♪

891
00:41:37,228 --> 00:41:38,896
♪ Been in the gutter I come from the mud ♪

892
00:41:38,963 --> 00:41:40,731
♪ I can give you a tour
Ready for more ♪

893
00:41:40,798 --> 00:41:41,732
♪ Ready for more ♪

894
00:41:41,799 --> 00:41:43,968
♪ Ready for more ♪

895
00:41:47,605 --> 00:41:48,606
♪ It's Tiffy time ♪

896
00:41:48,672 --> 00:41:51,408
[cheering]

897
00:41:51,475 --> 00:41:54,211
[upbeat music]

898
00:41:54,278 --> 00:41:55,212
♪ Drop ♪

899
00:41:55,279 --> 00:41:56,213
♪ I'm going in ♪

900
00:41:56,280 --> 00:41:58,516
♪ Bass so loud it's in my skin ♪

901
00:42:00,251 --> 00:42:01,151
♪ Drop ♪

902
00:42:01,218 --> 00:42:04,121
♪ I want to see you drop ♪

903
00:42:06,190 --> 00:42:07,625
[booing]

904
00:42:07,691 --> 00:42:09,126
Tiffy time.

905
00:42:14,164 --> 00:42:18,536
It's my world you're all living in.

906
00:42:19,136 --> 00:42:22,306
[Corey] Michael Cole,
as unpopular as this opinion may be,

907
00:42:22,406 --> 00:42:24,441
Tiffany Stratton has got to be

908
00:42:24,508 --> 00:42:27,578
considered a dark horse to leave France

909
00:42:27,645 --> 00:42:30,548
as the new WWE Women's Champion.

910
00:42:30,614 --> 00:42:31,749
[Cole] Yeah, but, Corey,

911
00:42:31,815 --> 00:42:34,285
let's think about what
Tiffany Stratton has accomplished over

912
00:42:34,351 --> 00:42:38,422
her only two and a half years
so far here in WWE.

913
00:42:43,227 --> 00:42:45,029
[Cole] Tiffany, of course,
coming from NXT.

914
00:42:45,095 --> 00:42:46,797
And NXT Battleground is headed to Vegas

915
00:42:46,864 --> 00:42:50,234
for WWE's first ever event
at the UFC APEX.

916
00:42:58,642 --> 00:43:04,148
♪ I want to see you drop ♪

917
00:43:04,214 --> 00:43:08,152
♪ I want to see you drop ♪

918
00:43:08,218 --> 00:43:09,687
[Corey] What she lacks in experience,

919
00:43:09,753 --> 00:43:12,156
she makes up for with limitless confidence

920
00:43:12,222 --> 00:43:14,191
and raw athletic prowess.

921
00:43:14,258 --> 00:43:15,926
You mentioned Team USA Gymnastics.

922
00:43:15,993 --> 00:43:18,028
This woman is a powerhouse
and a freakish athlete.

923
00:43:18,095 --> 00:43:19,029
[pop music]

924
00:43:19,096 --> 00:43:25,135
♪ N-A-O-M-I ♪

925
00:43:27,204 --> 00:43:29,173
[laughs]

926
00:43:31,141 --> 00:43:32,142
♪ Let's go! ♪

927
00:43:32,209 --> 00:43:33,611
♪ The Beast is out the cage ♪

928
00:43:33,677 --> 00:43:35,079
♪ You know I on that stage ♪

929
00:43:35,145 --> 00:43:37,081
♪ We not the competition
No ♪

930
00:43:37,147 --> 00:43:38,515
♪ And make them go insane ♪

931
00:43:38,582 --> 00:43:40,250
♪ My head is in the game ♪

932
00:43:40,317 --> 00:43:41,952
♪ I make them feel the pain ♪

933
00:43:42,019 --> 00:43:44,088
♪ I hear people scream my name ♪

934
00:43:44,154 --> 00:43:45,556
♪ One, three! ♪

935
00:43:45,623 --> 00:43:49,960
♪ Go, go, go, go, go, go ♪

936
00:43:50,027 --> 00:43:50,961
♪ Pump your fist ♪

937
00:43:51,028 --> 00:43:52,429
♪ Let's go! ♪

938
00:43:52,496 --> 00:43:56,734
♪ Go, go, go, go, go, go ♪

939
00:43:56,800 --> 00:43:57,735
♪ Pump your fist ♪

940
00:43:57,801 --> 00:43:58,769
♪ Let's go! ♪

941
00:43:58,836 --> 00:43:59,770
[crowd chanting]

942
00:43:59,837 --> 00:44:03,440
♪ It's out of our control ♪

943
00:44:03,507 --> 00:44:05,709
♪ Turn it up some more ♪

944
00:44:05,776 --> 00:44:08,112
[Cole] Naomi basking in the glow

945
00:44:08,178 --> 00:44:10,948
of the WWE faithful tonight at Backlash.

946
00:44:11,015 --> 00:44:11,949
♪ Let's go ♪

947
00:44:12,016 --> 00:44:14,518
[Cole] And Naomi is still eager to prove

948
00:44:14,585 --> 00:44:16,620
that she is better than she's ever been.

949
00:44:18,055 --> 00:44:20,724
Naomi set a record
in this year's Royal Rumble

950
00:44:20,791 --> 00:44:22,459
when she lasted a minute.

951
00:44:22,526 --> 00:44:24,128
I should say one hour, two minutes,

952
00:44:24,194 --> 00:44:27,464
and 10 seconds, a record
that only lasted for a few moments

953
00:44:27,531 --> 00:44:29,933
before Bayley would break it,

954
00:44:30,000 --> 00:44:32,503
going on to win the Rumble match.

955
00:44:32,569 --> 00:44:35,706
[Corey] And the WWE
Women's Championship at WrestleMania.

956
00:44:35,773 --> 00:44:37,107
♪ Go
Pump your fist ♪

957
00:44:37,174 --> 00:44:38,108
♪ Let's go ♪

958
00:44:38,175 --> 00:44:39,476
♪ The Beast is out the cage ♪

959
00:44:39,543 --> 00:44:40,978
[Cole] Several weeks back,

960
00:44:41,045 --> 00:44:44,081
Bayley and Naomi were in competition

961
00:44:44,148 --> 00:44:47,284
until everything was
spoiled by Tiffany Stratton.

962
00:44:47,351 --> 00:44:50,387
Then last week, spoiled again by Nia Jax.

963
00:44:50,888 --> 00:44:53,724
Nick Aldis' solution,
a Triple Threat Match.

964
00:44:53,791 --> 00:44:57,861
[chanting]

965
00:44:57,928 --> 00:45:01,265
[cheering]

966
00:45:01,331 --> 00:45:04,635
[pop music]

967
00:45:07,604 --> 00:45:11,408
♪ Role model ♪

968
00:45:16,380 --> 00:45:19,883
[metal music]

969
00:45:21,452 --> 00:45:22,886
[chanting] Bayley! Bayley!

970
00:45:22,953 --> 00:45:24,354
Bayley! Bayley!

971
00:45:24,421 --> 00:45:25,355
Bayley!

972
00:45:25,422 --> 00:45:27,391
Bayley!

973
00:45:27,458 --> 00:45:31,829
[Cole] She is a woman
who now oozes confidence.

974
00:45:31,895 --> 00:45:34,331
Corey, for a number of months
leading up to WrestleMania,

975
00:45:34,398 --> 00:45:37,568
when she finally won
the WWE Women's Championship,

976
00:45:37,634 --> 00:45:38,736
Bayley had seemed--

977
00:45:38,802 --> 00:45:40,704
well, seemed like she lost something,

978
00:45:40,771 --> 00:45:42,139
and that something was confidence.

979
00:45:42,206 --> 00:45:43,807
-And she's got it back now.
-You got him?

980
00:45:43,874 --> 00:45:44,942
[Corey] No doubt about it.

981
00:45:45,008 --> 00:45:45,943
We'll see.

982
00:45:46,009 --> 00:45:47,077
We'll see about that, huh?

983
00:45:47,144 --> 00:45:49,113
[Corey]
And at this juncture in Bayley's career,

984
00:45:49,179 --> 00:45:51,181
she is no stranger to being a target.

985
00:45:51,248 --> 00:45:54,485
However, in stark contrast
to a Tiffany Stratton

986
00:45:54,551 --> 00:45:56,320
who is only concerned with herself,

987
00:45:56,386 --> 00:45:57,988
Bayley fights each and every night

988
00:45:58,055 --> 00:46:00,257
to strengthen the entire women's division

989
00:46:00,324 --> 00:46:03,060
to represent the WWE Women's Championship

990
00:46:03,127 --> 00:46:06,997
in the best possible light
for future generations to come.

991
00:46:07,064 --> 00:46:10,467
That Championship means
everything to Bayley.

992
00:46:10,534 --> 00:46:11,935
[chanting] Bayley! Bayley!

993
00:46:12,002 --> 00:46:13,437
Bayley! Bayley!

994
00:46:13,504 --> 00:46:14,438
Bayley! Bayley!

995
00:46:17,407 --> 00:46:20,344
[cheering]

996
00:46:38,562 --> 00:46:39,596
[bell rings]

997
00:46:39,797 --> 00:46:42,666
The following is a Triple Threat Match,

998
00:46:42,733 --> 00:46:49,273
and it is for the WWE
Women's Championship!

999
00:46:51,608 --> 00:46:53,977
[cheering]

1000
00:46:54,044 --> 00:46:58,282
Introducing the challengers,
first from Prior Lake,

1001
00:46:58,348 --> 00:47:02,553
Minnesota, Tiffany Stratton!

1002
00:47:02,619 --> 00:47:05,923
[cheering]

1003
00:47:10,294 --> 00:47:11,762
[chanting]

1004
00:47:11,828 --> 00:47:15,966
Next, from Orlando, Florida, Naomi!

1005
00:47:19,369 --> 00:47:22,272
[cheering]

1006
00:47:22,339 --> 00:47:23,740
[audience chanting] Fight! Fight!

1007
00:47:23,807 --> 00:47:25,209
Fight! Fight!

1008
00:47:25,275 --> 00:47:26,210
Fight! Fight!

1009
00:47:26,276 --> 00:47:27,644
Fight! Fight!

1010
00:47:27,711 --> 00:47:29,112
Fight! Fight!

1011
00:47:29,179 --> 00:47:30,113
Fight! Fight!

1012
00:47:30,180 --> 00:47:35,152
[Samantha] And their opponent
from San Jose, California.

1013
00:47:35,219 --> 00:47:41,458
She is the WWE Women's Champion,

1014
00:47:41,525 --> 00:47:43,894
Bayley!

1015
00:47:43,961 --> 00:47:47,397
[cheering]

1016
00:47:51,001 --> 00:47:52,469
[audience chanting] Bayley! Bayley!

1017
00:47:52,536 --> 00:47:53,937
Bayley! Bayley!

1018
00:47:54,004 --> 00:47:55,405
Bayley! Bayley!

1019
00:47:55,472 --> 00:47:56,406
Bayley! Bayley!

1020
00:47:56,473 --> 00:47:57,875
Bayley! Bayley!

1021
00:47:57,941 --> 00:48:00,210
[Cole] Veteran official, Charles Robinson,

1022
00:48:00,277 --> 00:48:02,346
will be calling this matchup tonight.

1023
00:48:02,412 --> 00:48:04,147
It is a Triple Threat Match.

1024
00:48:04,214 --> 00:48:06,149
There is no Champion's advantage

1025
00:48:06,216 --> 00:48:10,254
because the first woman to gain pinfall
or submission will win that.

1026
00:48:10,320 --> 00:48:13,557
the WWE Women's title, which means, Corey,

1027
00:48:13,624 --> 00:48:15,592
Bayley doesn't have
to be involved in the decision

1028
00:48:15,659 --> 00:48:17,561
to actually lose her Championship tonight.

1029
00:48:17,628 --> 00:48:19,897
Rough way to have your first, well,

1030
00:48:19,963 --> 00:48:21,965
title defense since WrestleMania,

1031
00:48:22,032 --> 00:48:24,968
with the exception of the one
Tiffany messed up a few weeks ago.

1032
00:48:25,035 --> 00:48:26,837
[Corey]
Bayley wouldn't want it any other way.

1033
00:48:26,904 --> 00:48:29,473
[chanting]

1034
00:48:29,539 --> 00:48:31,808
Hey, still, after all these years,

1035
00:48:31,875 --> 00:48:35,712
wildly popular in Europe,
with very good reason.

1036
00:48:35,779 --> 00:48:37,547
And listen, Bayley is at her best

1037
00:48:37,614 --> 00:48:40,384
when the stack--
when the deck is stacked against her.

1038
00:48:40,450 --> 00:48:42,819
Bayley thrives
in high-pressure situations.

1039
00:48:42,886 --> 00:48:44,154
Case in point, WrestleMania.

1040
00:48:44,221 --> 00:48:45,789
[chanting]

1041
00:48:45,856 --> 00:48:49,893
[Cole] Knocking off Iyo Sky
to win the Women's Championship.

1042
00:48:51,929 --> 00:48:53,897
Tiffany Stratton goes right after Naomi

1043
00:48:53,964 --> 00:48:56,533
and tries to go after Bayley,
delivers an arm drag.

1044
00:48:56,600 --> 00:48:59,937
You know, I've got an odd relationship
with Bayley, to say the least.

1045
00:49:00,003 --> 00:49:01,338
I did have an opportunity to talk

1046
00:49:01,405 --> 00:49:02,472
to her a bit earlier today.

1047
00:49:02,539 --> 00:49:04,408
She said she was excited
to be in this matchup

1048
00:49:04,474 --> 00:49:05,809
with her longtime friend, Naomi.

1049
00:49:05,876 --> 00:49:07,711
I asked her if that would prevent Bayley

1050
00:49:07,778 --> 00:49:10,180
from maybe delivering
a knockout blow to Naomi.

1051
00:49:10,247 --> 00:49:12,449
When that time came,
she looked at me, she smiled,

1052
00:49:12,516 --> 00:49:14,318
and she said, no way.

1053
00:49:14,384 --> 00:49:17,821
[chanting]

1054
00:49:18,822 --> 00:49:20,324
There you see some of the brashness--

1055
00:49:20,390 --> 00:49:21,325
[speaking at once]

1056
00:49:21,391 --> 00:49:22,492
[Cole] Scrap and roll up.

1057
00:49:22,559 --> 00:49:24,094
Naomi going to roll The Champ as well.

1058
00:49:24,161 --> 00:49:25,095
Two count.

1059
00:49:25,162 --> 00:49:26,964
Tiffany Stratton breaks it up.

1060
00:49:27,030 --> 00:49:28,565
And around and around we go.

1061
00:49:28,632 --> 00:49:31,802
[chanting and applause]

1062
00:49:37,774 --> 00:49:39,977
Over in the face of Stratton's spot.

1063
00:49:40,043 --> 00:49:42,479
Oh, and a clothesline by The Champion.

1064
00:49:42,546 --> 00:49:44,114
[shouting]

1065
00:49:44,181 --> 00:49:46,383
Naomi taken out, covered now by Bayley.

1066
00:49:46,450 --> 00:49:47,918
And Naomi's got to kick at two.

1067
00:49:47,984 --> 00:49:50,921
[chanting and applause]

1068
00:49:50,988 --> 00:49:53,490
I can honestly say,
I have never been a part

1069
00:49:53,557 --> 00:49:55,258
-of an atmosphere like this.
-[Corey] Whoa.

1070
00:49:55,325 --> 00:49:57,227
[Cole]
Naomi trying to win The Championship.

1071
00:49:58,195 --> 00:49:59,696
Shoulders down on the other side.

1072
00:49:59,763 --> 00:50:01,331
[chanting]

1073
00:50:01,398 --> 00:50:03,967
Tiffany Stratton trying to pin both women.

1074
00:50:04,034 --> 00:50:05,002
And a kick-out.

1075
00:50:05,068 --> 00:50:07,137
[Corey]
It's a smart strategy by all three women,

1076
00:50:07,204 --> 00:50:10,007
looking for a quick fall,
catch somebody by surprise,

1077
00:50:10,073 --> 00:50:11,241
and get out of here early.

1078
00:50:11,308 --> 00:50:14,945
Unfortunately, Bayley
and Naomi have seen this movie before.

1079
00:50:15,011 --> 00:50:16,747
Tiffany Stratton is going to have

1080
00:50:16,813 --> 00:50:18,181
to try a different strategy.

1081
00:50:18,248 --> 00:50:21,251
[chanting and applause]

1082
00:50:23,220 --> 00:50:26,490
And unfortunately for Stratton,
she may be the least popular,

1083
00:50:26,556 --> 00:50:28,658
personally speaking,
of the three in the ring.

1084
00:50:28,725 --> 00:50:29,993
She may find herself outnumbered

1085
00:50:30,060 --> 00:50:31,228
more than once here tonight.

1086
00:50:31,294 --> 00:50:33,230
[Cole] Bayley
and Naomi look for a double team.

1087
00:50:34,398 --> 00:50:36,233
[Corey]
And I don't think anybody, even Bayley,

1088
00:50:36,299 --> 00:50:39,202
disagrees or doubts the abilities
of Tiffany Stratton.

1089
00:50:39,269 --> 00:50:40,904
I think it's more of an attitude problem.

1090
00:50:40,971 --> 00:50:44,107
This woman believes
she is owed absolutely everything.

1091
00:50:44,174 --> 00:50:49,146
[Cole] And Naomi now, the uber athletic
former two-time Champion.

1092
00:50:49,212 --> 00:50:51,181
Drop kick by Naomi.

1093
00:50:51,248 --> 00:50:53,984
[cheering]

1094
00:50:54,051 --> 00:50:57,354
And now Tiffany
with a boot to Naomi as well.

1095
00:50:57,421 --> 00:51:00,190
Tiffany, a former NXT Women's Champion,

1096
00:51:00,257 --> 00:51:01,591
has exploded on the scene.

1097
00:51:01,658 --> 00:51:04,694
[chanting]

1098
00:51:05,695 --> 00:51:07,664
And there's some of the athleticism

1099
00:51:07,731 --> 00:51:10,100
of the former member
of Team USA in gymnastics.

1100
00:51:10,167 --> 00:51:11,101
[shouts]

1101
00:51:11,168 --> 00:51:13,470
[Cole]
And Bayley cuts her off at the pass.

1102
00:51:14,805 --> 00:51:17,474
[chanting]

1103
00:51:17,541 --> 00:51:19,376
And looking for a sunset flip, perhaps.

1104
00:51:19,443 --> 00:51:22,512
And Naomi, though,
able to shift her weight and balance.

1105
00:51:23,246 --> 00:51:25,015
[Corey] Naomi trying her best to fight it!

1106
00:51:25,082 --> 00:51:26,483
-[Cole] Oh!
-[Corey] Double stomp.

1107
00:51:26,550 --> 00:51:27,484
Shoulders down.

1108
00:51:27,551 --> 00:51:29,920
[Cole] Going to say,
that almost aided Bayley in the win.

1109
00:51:29,986 --> 00:51:32,322
I mean, Stratton now looking
for a cover on The Champ.

1110
00:51:32,389 --> 00:51:33,323
Hook of the leg.

1111
00:51:33,390 --> 00:51:34,324
Kick-out at two.

1112
00:51:34,391 --> 00:51:36,893
[chanting]

1113
00:51:36,960 --> 00:51:39,229
I can still see her-- oh, cover.

1114
00:51:39,296 --> 00:51:40,497
Oh and Naomi at two?

1115
00:51:40,564 --> 00:51:43,133
[Corey] I can still see
your watch has the noise warning Cole,

1116
00:51:43,200 --> 00:51:46,002
but otherwise I was gonna ask
to see if you knew what time it was.

1117
00:51:46,069 --> 00:51:47,471
[Cole] Wade had no idea last night.

1118
00:51:47,537 --> 00:51:49,606
-Give me time. Give me time.
-[clapping and chanting]

1119
00:51:49,673 --> 00:51:52,042
The decibel lever
on my watch has not gone off

1120
00:51:52,109 --> 00:51:53,410
since we walked in this building

1121
00:51:53,677 --> 00:51:54,644
almost an hour ago.

1122
00:51:54,711 --> 00:51:55,645
[Corey] I love it.

1123
00:51:55,712 --> 00:51:59,015
[shouts from the crowd]

1124
00:52:00,217 --> 00:52:02,552
[Cole] Bayley whipped across the ring
by Stratton,

1125
00:52:02,619 --> 00:52:04,054
who catches her with a high elbow.

1126
00:52:04,120 --> 00:52:05,922
What is it that makes Tiffany Stratton

1127
00:52:05,989 --> 00:52:08,625
so dangerous and so good
at this stage of her career?

1128
00:52:08,692 --> 00:52:11,862
[Corey] It's the same thing
that makes her so dislikable.

1129
00:52:11,928 --> 00:52:14,898
Tiffany Stratton believes in herself
to her core.

1130
00:52:14,965 --> 00:52:17,300
There has never been
something that Tiffany has seen

1131
00:52:17,367 --> 00:52:18,668
that she didn't already believe

1132
00:52:18,735 --> 00:52:21,304
she could accomplish better
than anybody else who's ever done it.

1133
00:52:21,371 --> 00:52:24,007
This woman's ego is as big
as this country of France,

1134
00:52:24,074 --> 00:52:25,909
but that serves you
very well in this business.

1135
00:52:25,976 --> 00:52:28,545
[Cole] It's an interesting history
over the past couple of months

1136
00:52:28,879 --> 00:52:31,147
-between these three.
-[chanting]

1137
00:52:31,214 --> 00:52:33,083
Bayley eliminated Stratton

1138
00:52:33,350 --> 00:52:35,852
in the Royal Rumble match.

1139
00:52:35,919 --> 00:52:39,789
Stratton eliminated Naomi
in the Elimination Chamber match.

1140
00:52:39,856 --> 00:52:40,857
[chanting]

1141
00:52:40,924 --> 00:52:44,761
And now the three are battling it out
for the WWE Women's title.

1142
00:52:44,828 --> 00:52:46,463
And a clothesline by Stratton.

1143
00:52:46,530 --> 00:52:47,831
Cover to win the gold.

1144
00:52:47,898 --> 00:52:48,999
Bayley kicks at two.

1145
00:52:49,065 --> 00:52:52,169
[chanting and applause]

1146
00:52:55,939 --> 00:52:58,842
Stratton now viciously stomping away
at The Champion.

1147
00:52:58,909 --> 00:53:01,678
[chanting and applause]

1148
00:53:01,745 --> 00:53:03,346
I don't think there's any doubt, Corey.

1149
00:53:03,413 --> 00:53:06,850
We believe Tiffany Stratton is
a future world Champion.

1150
00:53:06,917 --> 00:53:08,852
Will tonight be the night?

1151
00:53:08,919 --> 00:53:10,420
[audience chanting] Bayley! Bayley!

1152
00:53:10,487 --> 00:53:11,521
Bayley! Bayley!

1153
00:53:11,588 --> 00:53:12,956
Bayley! Bayley!

1154
00:53:13,023 --> 00:53:14,391
Bayley! Bayley!

1155
00:53:14,457 --> 00:53:15,392
Bayley! Bayley!

1156
00:53:15,458 --> 00:53:16,393
Bayley!

1157
00:53:16,459 --> 00:53:18,929
[Cole] And, again,
Stratton could do this all night long.

1158
00:53:18,995 --> 00:53:23,533
There are no disqualifications
or countouts under Triple Threat rules.

1159
00:53:23,600 --> 00:53:27,170
[Corey] Essentially,
sudden death from the opening bell.

1160
00:53:27,237 --> 00:53:29,205
[Cole] Bayley trying to fight back.

1161
00:53:29,272 --> 00:53:30,207
Surefire.

1162
00:53:30,273 --> 00:53:35,478
Hall of Fame career
already for the WWE Women's Champion.

1163
00:53:35,545 --> 00:53:37,547
Now a three-time World Champion.

1164
00:53:37,614 --> 00:53:39,282
Bayley up over the top, scoops Tiffany up.

1165
00:53:39,349 --> 00:53:41,184
Shoulders are down now. Kick-out at two.

1166
00:53:41,251 --> 00:53:42,185
[chanting]

1167
00:53:42,252 --> 00:53:45,422
And Stratton runs right through Bayley.

1168
00:53:45,488 --> 00:53:47,557
Cover again to try
to win The Championship.

1169
00:53:47,624 --> 00:53:48,692
And a kick-out.

1170
00:53:48,758 --> 00:53:54,564
Bayley, the first Triple Crown winner
as a woman in WWE.

1171
00:53:54,631 --> 00:53:56,299
First Grand Slam winner as well.

1172
00:53:56,366 --> 00:53:58,868
[chanting and applause]

1173
00:53:58,935 --> 00:54:02,939
An incredible scene
of nearly 12,000 here tonight.

1174
00:54:05,342 --> 00:54:06,643
[groans]

1175
00:54:06,710 --> 00:54:08,945
[Corey]
Sounds like there's about 75,000 in here.

1176
00:54:09,012 --> 00:54:10,380
This is one of the loudest arenas

1177
00:54:10,447 --> 00:54:11,548
I've ever stepped foot in.

1178
00:54:11,615 --> 00:54:12,949
It is incredible.

1179
00:54:13,016 --> 00:54:14,551
And here we go again.

1180
00:54:14,618 --> 00:54:15,652
[Cole] Wait a minute.

1181
00:54:15,719 --> 00:54:17,487
[Corey] Oh, and Bayley caught her.

1182
00:54:17,554 --> 00:54:19,723
Bayley caught Stratton.

1183
00:54:19,789 --> 00:54:21,258
It looked like she--

1184
00:54:21,324 --> 00:54:22,926
[Cole] And tried to fight out of it

1185
00:54:22,993 --> 00:54:23,927
and landed on her feet.

1186
00:54:23,994 --> 00:54:25,328
[Corey] Managed to do so.

1187
00:54:25,395 --> 00:54:26,730
[Cole] We've seen this before,

1188
00:54:26,796 --> 00:54:28,798
Stratton thinking about the Alabama slam!

1189
00:54:28,865 --> 00:54:30,500
And got it!

1190
00:54:30,567 --> 00:54:32,936
Semi cartwheel, but she caught the slam.

1191
00:54:33,003 --> 00:54:36,840
And Bayley kicked-out
just as Naomi was breaking things up.

1192
00:54:36,906 --> 00:54:38,475
[Corey] And make no mistake about it,

1193
00:54:38,541 --> 00:54:40,977
Naomi broke up that fall
to preserve her own opportunity,

1194
00:54:41,044 --> 00:54:43,713
not to protect Bayley
or the WWE Women's Championship.

1195
00:54:43,780 --> 00:54:47,017
[chanting, applause]

1196
00:54:50,387 --> 00:54:53,590
[Cole] And Naomi back to her feet.

1197
00:54:53,657 --> 00:54:55,992
Stratton catches her with a boot.

1198
00:54:56,059 --> 00:54:58,962
Tiffany Stratton been controlling
most of the pace of this matchup.

1199
00:54:59,029 --> 00:55:02,299
Naomi, though,
spearing Stratton through the ropes,

1200
00:55:02,365 --> 00:55:03,967
as both women fall out to the floor.

1201
00:55:04,034 --> 00:55:05,201
[cheering]

1202
00:55:07,137 --> 00:55:08,605
[groaning]

1203
00:55:08,672 --> 00:55:10,040
[chanting]

1204
00:55:10,106 --> 00:55:11,841
[Cole] And Naomi, who's got a mean streak

1205
00:55:11,908 --> 00:55:16,413
as well, sick and tired
of being disrespected by Stratton.

1206
00:55:16,479 --> 00:55:17,480
[shouting]

1207
00:55:17,547 --> 00:55:19,582
And now Naomi driven into the barricade,

1208
00:55:19,649 --> 00:55:22,218
right in front
of our ring announcer, Samantha Irvin.

1209
00:55:22,285 --> 00:55:25,188
[chanting]

1210
00:55:25,255 --> 00:55:27,223
And Stratton going to show off
a little bit here.

1211
00:55:27,290 --> 00:55:28,224
[Corey] Oh!

1212
00:55:28,291 --> 00:55:30,293
[Cole] And then back elbow caught Naomi.

1213
00:55:30,360 --> 00:55:32,162
Now, Naomi dumped
into the timekeeper's area.

1214
00:55:32,228 --> 00:55:34,364
And that's one way
to make it one on one for a bit.

1215
00:55:34,431 --> 00:55:37,834
[Corey] A smart strategy, but here's where
the inexperience comes in. What did I say?

1216
00:55:37,901 --> 00:55:40,170
[Corey] Tiffany Stratton has Bayley
all alone in the ring.

1217
00:55:40,236 --> 00:55:42,172
Stratton needs to be focused
on the task at hand.

1218
00:55:42,238 --> 00:55:44,040
[Cole] And then she's going to pay for it!

1219
00:55:44,107 --> 00:55:45,842
Bayley with a suicide dive!

1220
00:55:45,909 --> 00:55:48,144
-Great call, Graves!
-[applause]

1221
00:55:48,211 --> 00:55:50,080
[Corey]
That could have made all the difference.

1222
00:55:50,146 --> 00:55:53,116
Stratton's best title opportunity
may have just gone up in smoke

1223
00:55:53,183 --> 00:55:56,052
because of that very same ego
that brought her here.

1224
00:55:56,519 --> 00:55:58,755
[Cole] And Bayley is just feeding off

1225
00:55:58,822 --> 00:56:01,424
the WWE fans tonight, as she points

1226
00:56:01,491 --> 00:56:03,893
at her WWE Women's Championship.

1227
00:56:03,960 --> 00:56:07,097
Ah, kick by Naomi drops
The Champ momentarily.

1228
00:56:07,163 --> 00:56:09,699
Naomi now off the barricade.

1229
00:56:09,766 --> 00:56:11,267
Bayley's in trouble.

1230
00:56:11,334 --> 00:56:14,137
Naomi is going to fly.

1231
00:56:14,204 --> 00:56:16,439
Oh, my god!

1232
00:56:16,506 --> 00:56:17,874
[applause]

1233
00:56:17,941 --> 00:56:20,677
[Corey] Brutal neckbreaker
takes down The Champion.

1234
00:56:20,744 --> 00:56:22,979
Now, if Naomi has the ability,

1235
00:56:23,046 --> 00:56:25,715
she needs to get Stratton
or Bayley back inside the ring.

1236
00:56:25,782 --> 00:56:27,183
[Cole] And she goes for Stratton.

1237
00:56:27,250 --> 00:56:28,752
[chanting, applause]

1238
00:56:28,818 --> 00:56:30,487
[Corey] Naomi's got to feel that urgency,

1239
00:56:30,553 --> 00:56:31,788
keep her foot on the gas pedal.

1240
00:56:31,855 --> 00:56:35,024
[chanting, applause]

1241
00:56:35,091 --> 00:56:39,863
[Cole] And now Naomi
with Stratton where she wants her.

1242
00:56:39,929 --> 00:56:41,297
Oh, goodness!

1243
00:56:41,364 --> 00:56:43,833
[Corey]
Like you and a Bad Bunny song, Cole.

1244
00:56:43,900 --> 00:56:46,136
Naomi now, split-legged moonsault.

1245
00:56:46,202 --> 00:56:48,037
[Cole] Connecting to Stratton for the win,

1246
00:56:48,104 --> 00:56:49,439
for The Championship.

1247
00:56:49,506 --> 00:56:50,707
Bayley breaks things up.

1248
00:56:50,774 --> 00:56:53,877
[chanting and applause]

1249
00:56:57,013 --> 00:56:59,415
Moments ago, Naomi was on a roll,

1250
00:56:59,482 --> 00:57:02,652
taking it high risk,
a blockbuster neckbreaker

1251
00:57:02,719 --> 00:57:04,521
off of the barricade, followed immediately

1252
00:57:04,587 --> 00:57:09,426
by a split-legged moonsault
until Bayley broke up the fall.

1253
00:57:09,492 --> 00:57:10,894
[cheering]

1254
00:57:10,960 --> 00:57:12,896
Triple Threat Match continues.

1255
00:57:12,962 --> 00:57:15,598
Who's going to be
the WWE Women's Champion?

1256
00:57:15,665 --> 00:57:16,666
[Corey] Ooh.

1257
00:57:16,733 --> 00:57:18,902
[Cole] Bayley,
face first off the second turnbuckle.

1258
00:57:18,968 --> 00:57:21,471
[chanting, applause]

1259
00:57:28,278 --> 00:57:30,413
Naomi now looking for that desperation.

1260
00:57:30,480 --> 00:57:31,748
[chanting, applause]

1261
00:57:31,815 --> 00:57:33,383
Home run, that Hail Mary.

1262
00:57:33,450 --> 00:57:35,919
[chanting, applause]

1263
00:57:35,985 --> 00:57:38,421
Something big enough
to dethrone The Champion.

1264
00:57:38,488 --> 00:57:39,656
But here comes Stratton.

1265
00:57:39,722 --> 00:57:42,559
Oh, and he--
she drags Naomi off the ropes.

1266
00:57:42,625 --> 00:57:45,495
And now Tiffany in place
to try to put Bayley away.

1267
00:57:45,562 --> 00:57:47,197
[shouting]

1268
00:57:48,565 --> 00:57:50,233
[Corey] You know Stratton has the balance.

1269
00:57:50,300 --> 00:57:51,968
Does she have the power?

1270
00:57:52,035 --> 00:57:56,105
[shouting]

1271
00:57:56,172 --> 00:57:57,974
[Cole] Tiffy does not want to be up there.

1272
00:57:58,041 --> 00:57:58,975
[shouts]

1273
00:58:00,109 --> 00:58:02,512
Naomi forcing Stratton
to change her plans.

1274
00:58:02,579 --> 00:58:04,347
Naomi showing off her power.

1275
00:58:04,414 --> 00:58:05,915
[Corey] High angle, shoulders down.

1276
00:58:05,982 --> 00:58:06,916
Kick-out of two!

1277
00:58:06,983 --> 00:58:08,551
[chanting]

1278
00:58:08,618 --> 00:58:11,321
Naomi looking to transition
right into the submission hold.

1279
00:58:11,387 --> 00:58:13,590
[Cole] Naomi trying to--
trying to tap Tiffany here.

1280
00:58:13,656 --> 00:58:15,525
If she does, she'll win The Championship.

1281
00:58:15,592 --> 00:58:18,228
Stratton trying to get out of trouble.

1282
00:58:18,294 --> 00:58:19,229
Tiffany's in trouble.

1283
00:58:19,295 --> 00:58:20,330
Is she going to tap out?

1284
00:58:20,396 --> 00:58:24,500
Bayley with an elbow
from the top rope breaking things up.

1285
00:58:24,567 --> 00:58:26,269
The Champion with the cover hooks the leg.

1286
00:58:26,336 --> 00:58:27,337
1, 2!

1287
00:58:27,403 --> 00:58:29,239
[Cole] And a kick-out by Naomi at two.

1288
00:58:29,305 --> 00:58:31,441
-Another near fall.
-[chanting, applause]

1289
00:58:31,508 --> 00:58:33,643
-[Cole] Cover attempt again.
-[crowd]1, 2!

1290
00:58:33,710 --> 00:58:35,345
[Cole] And a kick-out at two.

1291
00:58:35,411 --> 00:58:39,282
Bayley perhaps getting a bit frustrated
as Stratton kicked out there.

1292
00:58:39,349 --> 00:58:42,552
[chanting, applause]

1293
00:58:49,125 --> 00:58:50,994
[shouts from the crowd]

1294
00:58:51,060 --> 00:58:54,497
Both these women,
all three of them, have been in a battle

1295
00:58:54,564 --> 00:58:56,232
tonight in this matchup.

1296
00:58:56,299 --> 00:59:00,703
Up over the top, sunset flip,
driving Naomi into the corner.

1297
00:59:00,770 --> 00:59:03,139
[the crowd rumbles]

1298
00:59:03,206 --> 00:59:04,607
Up over the top to Stratton.

1299
00:59:04,674 --> 00:59:05,708
Tiffany, though, and--

1300
00:59:05,775 --> 00:59:06,709
[speaking at once]

1301
00:59:06,776 --> 00:59:08,411
…for the win and a kick at two!

1302
00:59:08,478 --> 00:59:09,412
[Corey] My goodness.

1303
00:59:09,479 --> 00:59:11,748
[chanting]

1304
00:59:11,814 --> 00:59:13,216
[Cole] Bayley to Belly!

1305
00:59:13,283 --> 00:59:15,919
Cover for the win to retain!

1306
00:59:15,985 --> 00:59:17,287
Stratton kicks-out!

1307
00:59:17,353 --> 00:59:19,022
And Bayley can't believe it.

1308
00:59:19,088 --> 00:59:22,158
[chanting, applause]

1309
00:59:22,225 --> 00:59:23,493
[Corey] Take a look at this.

1310
00:59:23,560 --> 00:59:26,996
Bayley trying desperately,
didn't get all of the Bayley to Belly

1311
00:59:27,063 --> 00:59:28,932
as much as she normally likes to.

1312
00:59:28,998 --> 00:59:30,099
Effective, nonetheless.

1313
00:59:30,166 --> 00:59:33,736
Deep hook of the leg, but Stratton
with a little too much left in the tank.

1314
00:59:34,337 --> 00:59:37,240
[groaning]

1315
00:59:37,307 --> 00:59:39,576
And if you're Tiffany Stratton
or even Naomi at this point

1316
00:59:39,642 --> 00:59:41,578
in the matchup,
you cannot become complacent

1317
00:59:41,644 --> 00:59:43,279
because Bayley is a veteran.

1318
00:59:43,346 --> 00:59:47,850
Bayley will continue to provide
different looks to her offense

1319
00:59:47,917 --> 00:59:49,786
until she secures a win.

1320
00:59:49,852 --> 00:59:51,854
[Cole]
Yeah, triple-threat rules, you can't rest.

1321
00:59:51,921 --> 00:59:54,891
Got to be on your toes at all times.

1322
00:59:54,958 --> 00:59:57,393
Matchup can be over
with a blink of an eye.

1323
00:59:58,962 --> 01:00:02,365
Stratton now
with The Champion on her shoulders

1324
01:00:02,432 --> 01:00:03,700
to roll through the senton.

1325
01:00:03,766 --> 01:00:05,602
And now Stratton's got her
where she wants her.

1326
01:00:05,668 --> 01:00:08,137
Looked like she was going to go
up top ramp for the moonsault

1327
01:00:08,204 --> 01:00:09,706
and Naomi dragged her out of the ring.

1328
01:00:09,772 --> 01:00:11,574
Naomi playing spoiler from the outside,

1329
01:00:11,641 --> 01:00:12,942
which is a smart decision.

1330
01:00:13,009 --> 01:00:15,478
Naomi, again,
preserving her own opportunity to become

1331
01:00:15,545 --> 01:00:17,947
WWE Women's Champion.

1332
01:00:18,014 --> 01:00:19,882
Kicked off by the powerful Stratton.

1333
01:00:20,616 --> 01:00:21,818
[Corey] And here we go again.

1334
01:00:21,884 --> 01:00:22,752
Look at this.

1335
01:00:22,819 --> 01:00:24,687
Back into the Alabama slam, but reversed.

1336
01:00:24,754 --> 01:00:26,589
[shouting] Oh, no.

1337
01:00:26,656 --> 01:00:27,590
Oh, look out.

1338
01:00:27,657 --> 01:00:28,591
[Cole] Oh, my god.

1339
01:00:28,658 --> 01:00:30,727
Right on the announce table, spine first.

1340
01:00:30,793 --> 01:00:32,428
[applause]

1341
01:00:32,495 --> 01:00:34,631
[Corey] Stratton just broke Naomi in half.

1342
01:00:34,697 --> 01:00:35,898
[chanting]

1343
01:00:35,965 --> 01:00:38,968
And Bayley may be in for a similar fate.

1344
01:00:39,035 --> 01:00:40,737
[Cole] Now to the French announce table.

1345
01:00:40,803 --> 01:00:42,538
Stratton with belly up.

1346
01:00:42,605 --> 01:00:45,441
And Bayley's spine first on the table!

1347
01:00:45,508 --> 01:00:47,677
Tiffany Stratton is dominating!

1348
01:00:47,744 --> 01:00:50,847
Will it indeed be Tiffany time
here tonight?!

1349
01:00:50,913 --> 01:00:52,248
[Corey] Stratton's got daylight.

1350
01:00:52,315 --> 01:00:53,850
She's got both opponents down.

1351
01:00:53,916 --> 01:00:55,351
We've seen this in the past.

1352
01:00:55,418 --> 01:00:57,854
If Stratton is looking
for the double prettiest moonsault ever

1353
01:00:57,920 --> 01:00:59,622
we're gonna have a new Champion.

1354
01:00:59,689 --> 01:01:01,024
[Cole] And I think she is.

1355
01:01:01,090 --> 01:01:04,794
Stratton glancing back,
looking to climb up to the top rope.

1356
01:01:04,861 --> 01:01:06,396
Oh, they moved out of the way.

1357
01:01:06,462 --> 01:01:07,864
[Corey] Stratton rolled through.

1358
01:01:07,930 --> 01:01:10,433
Naomi, though, double team neckbreaker!

1359
01:01:10,500 --> 01:01:11,834
Almost a 1D!

1360
01:01:11,901 --> 01:01:14,937
[applause]

1361
01:01:15,938 --> 01:01:17,940
Naomi would be very
familiar with that move,

1362
01:01:18,007 --> 01:01:20,977
reaching deep
into the playbook for that one.

1363
01:01:21,044 --> 01:01:23,179
[Corey]
And yet, again, Bayley finds herself--

1364
01:01:23,246 --> 01:01:24,180
You and me.

1365
01:01:24,247 --> 01:01:26,883
[chanting, applause]

1366
01:01:29,018 --> 01:01:34,691
[Cole]
And now the two friends, Bayley and Naomi,

1367
01:01:34,757 --> 01:01:37,960
look to battle it out
for the WWE Women's Championship.

1368
01:01:38,027 --> 01:01:38,961
And here we go.

1369
01:01:39,028 --> 01:01:41,431
Bayley promised she would not back down,

1370
01:01:41,497 --> 01:01:43,099
that she'd take the fight to Naomi.

1371
01:01:43,166 --> 01:01:45,201
-And here we go.
-[chanting]

1372
01:01:45,268 --> 01:01:48,137
Both women unloading
the heaviest artillery they've got left

1373
01:01:48,204 --> 01:01:49,505
in their arsenals.

1374
01:01:49,572 --> 01:01:52,775
[Corey]
Step up enzuigiri downs The Champion.

1375
01:01:52,842 --> 01:01:54,510
[Cole] Shoulders down for the win.

1376
01:01:54,577 --> 01:01:55,578
Bayley now reverses.

1377
01:01:55,645 --> 01:01:57,146
Will she win? Got her.

1378
01:01:57,213 --> 01:01:58,448
Got her. Bayley got her!

1379
01:01:58,514 --> 01:01:59,882
Bayley got her!

1380
01:01:59,949 --> 01:02:03,119
[rock music]

1381
01:02:04,120 --> 01:02:09,992
[Samantha] Here is your winner,

1382
01:02:10,059 --> 01:02:13,996
and still the WWE Women's Champion,

1383
01:02:14,697 --> 01:02:17,166
Bayley!

1384
01:02:17,233 --> 01:02:18,768
[Cole] Absolutely incredible match.

1385
01:02:18,835 --> 01:02:21,037
And in the end, Bayley survived

1386
01:02:21,104 --> 01:02:23,806
as she took out
her longtime friend, Naomi.

1387
01:02:23,873 --> 01:02:27,009
What a performance
by all three of these women tonight.

1388
01:02:27,076 --> 01:02:29,612
[Corey]
This matchup was multifaceted to Bayley.

1389
01:02:29,679 --> 01:02:33,416
She needed to win
this one to establish dominance

1390
01:02:33,483 --> 01:02:35,685
as the WWE Women's Champion.

1391
01:02:35,752 --> 01:02:37,186
And it was not easy.

1392
01:02:37,253 --> 01:02:39,789
Tiffany Stratton laying waste to everyone.

1393
01:02:39,856 --> 01:02:42,325
But as the prettiest moonsault ever failed

1394
01:02:42,391 --> 01:02:44,527
to connect, some shocking teamwork

1395
01:02:44,594 --> 01:02:47,530
from Naomi
and Bayley would flatten Stratton.

1396
01:02:47,597 --> 01:02:49,866
And here is this veteran instinct.

1397
01:02:49,932 --> 01:02:51,934
Bayley able to reverse the momentum

1398
01:02:52,001 --> 01:02:56,038
on the pinning combination
and keep Naomi down for the count of 3.

1399
01:02:56,105 --> 01:02:59,208
[Cole] Hey, Corey,
that's a big win for-- for Bayley tonight.

1400
01:02:59,275 --> 01:03:02,211
That first title defense,
the first big one is always the toughest.

1401
01:03:05,047 --> 01:03:07,550
And a show of respect
from her friend Naomi.

1402
01:03:07,617 --> 01:03:09,819
[cheering]

1403
01:03:09,886 --> 01:03:11,254
[Corey] Naomi knows what it means.

1404
01:03:11,320 --> 01:03:12,288
Get in there.

1405
01:03:12,355 --> 01:03:14,790
[Corey]
And Naomi is proud of Friday night

1406
01:03:14,857 --> 01:03:17,960
SmackDown's WWE Women's Champion.

1407
01:03:18,928 --> 01:03:21,697
[Cole] An incredible moment here tonight.

1408
01:03:21,764 --> 01:03:25,835
It has been a feel good story
for Bayley over the past month,

1409
01:03:26,102 --> 01:03:29,172
and it continues here at Backlash.

1410
01:03:29,238 --> 01:03:30,673
[cheering]

1411
01:03:30,740 --> 01:03:33,776
Well, it has been an incredible honor
to be here throughout the week

1412
01:03:34,844 --> 01:03:36,546
in Lyon, France.

1413
01:03:36,612 --> 01:03:38,681
Just a beautiful city.

1414
01:03:38,748 --> 01:03:41,918
And we wanna invite you
to join us immediately following

1415
01:03:41,984 --> 01:03:46,923
WWE Backlash
for a special WrestleMania announcement

1416
01:03:46,989 --> 01:03:49,926
during the 150th running
of the Kentucky Derby.

1417
01:03:49,992 --> 01:03:54,363
It airs on NBC and Peacock later on today.

1418
01:03:54,897 --> 01:03:58,267
[narrator] Tonight's Backlash
Highlight of the Night is presented

1419
01:03:58,334 --> 01:03:59,702
by Xfinity.

1420
01:04:00,203 --> 01:04:03,072
Stream sports from the best seat
in the house with Xfinity

1421
01:04:03,606 --> 01:04:05,374
because it's only live once.

1422
01:04:05,441 --> 01:04:07,577
[pop music]

1423
01:04:07,643 --> 01:04:10,179
[Cole] And, again,
tonight's Backlash Highlight of the Night

1424
01:04:10,246 --> 01:04:11,347
is presented by Xfinity.

1425
01:04:11,414 --> 01:04:13,716
Stream sports from the best seat
in the house with Xfinity

1426
01:04:13,783 --> 01:04:15,117
because it's only live once.

1427
01:04:15,451 --> 01:04:16,852
And we can watch this all night,

1428
01:04:16,919 --> 01:04:19,856
the RKO by Randy Orton on Solo Sikoa.

1429
01:04:19,922 --> 01:04:22,291
And we thought Orton
and K.O. were going to put things away.

1430
01:04:22,391 --> 01:04:24,861
[Corey] It seemed
as though Orton and Owens had victory

1431
01:04:24,927 --> 01:04:28,564
within reach after a brutal maneuver

1432
01:04:28,631 --> 01:04:30,533
off the top turnbuckle through the chairs

1433
01:04:30,600 --> 01:04:33,135
when a shocking arrival

1434
01:04:33,202 --> 01:04:37,506
in the form of Tanga Loa,
the brother of Tama Tonga,

1435
01:04:37,573 --> 01:04:40,309
the MFT for Solo Sikoa.

1436
01:04:40,376 --> 01:04:44,914
And Tanga loa wasted no time
showing the world who he is,

1437
01:04:45,414 --> 01:04:48,718
opening the door for Solo to slam it shut

1438
01:04:49,886 --> 01:04:54,223
with spinning Solo
and a Samoan Spike to Kevin Owens,

1439
01:04:54,290 --> 01:04:57,727
a big win for a new and improved,

1440
01:04:57,793 --> 01:05:00,129
more dangerous than ever Bloodline.

1441
01:05:00,196 --> 01:05:01,497
[Samantha] Here are your winners,

1442
01:05:01,564 --> 01:05:04,467
the team of Tama Tonga!

1443
01:05:04,533 --> 01:05:07,036
[Cole] We only have
one incarnation of The Bloodline.

1444
01:05:08,504 --> 01:05:11,340
This man, main event,
Jey Uso, was once apart.

1445
01:05:11,407 --> 01:05:12,942
He broke free and now has become one

1446
01:05:13,009 --> 01:05:15,311
of the hottest commodities in WWE today.

1447
01:05:15,678 --> 01:05:18,848
[crowds cries echoing]

1448
01:05:22,118 --> 01:05:25,488
[booing]

1449
01:05:26,956 --> 01:05:28,758
Jey's younger brother, Solo Sikoa,

1450
01:05:28,824 --> 01:05:31,394
and the rest of The Bloodline.

1451
01:05:31,460 --> 01:05:33,562
Jey has to refocus now.

1452
01:05:33,629 --> 01:05:37,033
[shouting]

1453
01:05:43,439 --> 01:05:47,877
Jey's got Damian Priest
in the world heavyweight title next.

1454
01:05:48,744 --> 01:05:50,880
[chanting]

1455
01:05:53,849 --> 01:05:57,853
♪ In this life ♪

1456
01:05:57,920 --> 01:05:59,455
[narrator] For Damian Priest,

1457
01:05:59,522 --> 01:06:03,426
it's all about one thing
thing, wanting his name to live forever.

1458
01:06:03,492 --> 01:06:06,796
♪ Some will fly ♪

1459
01:06:07,263 --> 01:06:09,899
♪ Some will fall ♪

1460
01:06:09,966 --> 01:06:12,201
[Damian]
Nobody thought I would be on this stage.

1461
01:06:12,268 --> 01:06:15,237
♪ When we rise ♪

1462
01:06:15,304 --> 01:06:19,141
♪ We're called towards the vision ♪

1463
01:06:19,208 --> 01:06:22,178
[Damian]
I clearly have a desire to be a Champion.

1464
01:06:22,545 --> 01:06:24,280
And Championships will come.

1465
01:06:24,347 --> 01:06:26,716
[narrator]
Legacy and infamy waits for no one.

1466
01:06:26,782 --> 01:06:27,717
♪ The vision ♪

1467
01:06:27,783 --> 01:06:29,118
[cheering]

1468
01:06:31,454 --> 01:06:33,556
[Cole] Damian Priest is Mr.!

1469
01:06:33,622 --> 01:06:34,557
[clears throat]

1470
01:06:34,623 --> 01:06:37,059
[narrator] Señor Money in the Bank.

1471
01:06:37,126 --> 01:06:38,594
WWE Superstar.

1472
01:06:38,661 --> 01:06:40,396
He's Señor Money in the Bank.

1473
01:06:40,463 --> 01:06:43,099
[Cole] McIntyre claims the gold.

1474
01:06:43,599 --> 01:06:45,534
[Cole] Puck just dropped McIntyre!

1475
01:06:45,601 --> 01:06:46,535
Oh, my god!

1476
01:06:47,336 --> 01:06:49,472
Running to the ring with the clutchback!

1477
01:06:49,538 --> 01:06:50,940
Attention needed right now!

1478
01:06:56,345 --> 01:06:58,314
[Cole] Priest has won the World Title!

1479
01:07:01,250 --> 01:07:03,719
♪ All rise! ♪

1480
01:07:03,786 --> 01:07:08,391
♪ This is the moment ♪

1481
01:07:08,457 --> 01:07:12,595
Main event, Jey Uso, is now in your city!

1482
01:07:12,661 --> 01:07:16,232
[upbeat music]

1483
01:07:16,298 --> 01:07:19,435
[Jey]
I'm just fighting for me now, my legacy.

1484
01:07:19,502 --> 01:07:26,008
I got a lot to prove,
prove to the world who I say I am.

1485
01:07:26,075 --> 01:07:29,211
[Cole] Fatal 4-Way Match
to determine the new number one contender

1486
01:07:29,278 --> 01:07:31,747
for Damian Priest's
World Heavyweight Championship.

1487
01:07:31,814 --> 01:07:33,516
[Corey] It comes down to these two men.

1488
01:07:33,582 --> 01:07:36,419
[cheering]

1489
01:07:36,485 --> 01:07:40,322
[Cole] Future south DDT.

1490
01:07:40,389 --> 01:07:42,291
Spear!

1491
01:07:42,358 --> 01:07:43,726
Frog splash!

1492
01:07:43,793 --> 01:07:46,695
Uso gets Priest for the world title.

1493
01:07:46,762 --> 01:07:50,566
Main event, Jey Uso.

1494
01:07:50,633 --> 01:07:52,635
[cheering]

1495
01:07:52,701 --> 01:07:56,305
[Damian] Whatever you think
I'm out here for, you're wrong.

1496
01:07:56,372 --> 01:07:58,707
You said, we next, Us.

1497
01:07:58,774 --> 01:08:00,376
You were right.

1498
01:08:00,443 --> 01:08:01,444
Well, half right.

1499
01:08:01,510 --> 01:08:02,611
I was next.

1500
01:08:02,678 --> 01:08:03,913
[cheering]

1501
01:08:03,979 --> 01:08:07,149
This- shows why I'm now.

1502
01:08:07,850 --> 01:08:10,119
You're just the first on a list of people

1503
01:08:10,186 --> 01:08:12,388
that the machine is going to feed me

1504
01:08:12,455 --> 01:08:14,824
to make sure this looks good on me.

1505
01:08:14,890 --> 01:08:17,393
You get to be
the first to lead all the fans

1506
01:08:17,460 --> 01:08:19,495
all across the world in making sure…

1507
01:08:21,197 --> 01:08:23,466
that all rise for El Campeón.

1508
01:08:26,202 --> 01:08:28,771
[Jey] That's--
that's all you see me as, bruh?

1509
01:08:28,838 --> 01:08:31,407
Strong talk coming from
the leader of the Judgment Day.

1510
01:08:31,474 --> 01:08:33,209
[dramatic music]

1511
01:08:33,275 --> 01:08:35,578
But the only reason
why you the leader of the Judgment Day

1512
01:08:35,644 --> 01:08:37,179
is because Rhea Ripley got hurt.

1513
01:08:37,246 --> 01:08:38,647
[shouting]

1514
01:08:41,117 --> 01:08:44,487
Hey, champ, you know what
that make you to me right now?

1515
01:08:44,553 --> 01:08:46,689
The Mysterio's bitch!

1516
01:08:46,755 --> 01:08:48,457
[cheering]

1517
01:08:48,524 --> 01:08:50,693
When it comes to Jey Uso,

1518
01:08:50,826 --> 01:08:52,595
I do not need your help to beat him.

1519
01:08:52,661 --> 01:08:55,898
[dramatic music]

1520
01:08:57,366 --> 01:08:58,868
What are you doing?

1521
01:08:58,934 --> 01:09:00,836
[cheering]

1522
01:09:00,903 --> 01:09:04,039
Hey, you think
they're gonn' feed me to you?

1523
01:09:04,106 --> 01:09:05,107
No.

1524
01:09:05,174 --> 01:09:07,009
You get fed to me…

1525
01:09:08,644 --> 01:09:09,612
because I'm next.

1526
01:09:11,180 --> 01:09:12,114
…Yeet!

1527
01:09:12,181 --> 01:09:14,149
[crowd repeat] Yeet!

1528
01:09:14,650 --> 01:09:17,052
[Jey]
I'm gonna knock the beat out your ass.

1529
01:09:17,119 --> 01:09:20,022
[cheering]

1530
01:09:23,492 --> 01:09:25,161
["Main Event Ish" by Def Rebel playing]

1531
01:09:25,227 --> 01:09:26,162
♪ Uso! ♪

1532
01:09:26,228 --> 01:09:27,963
[cheering]

1533
01:09:28,030 --> 01:09:28,931
♪ Hey, hey ♪

1534
01:09:28,998 --> 01:09:31,767
♪ Main event Jey Uso
Is now in your city! ♪

1535
01:09:31,834 --> 01:09:32,801
♪ Ya hoo! ♪

1536
01:09:32,868 --> 01:09:34,270
♪ It's just me, Uce
Okay♪

1537
01:09:34,336 --> 01:09:35,271
♪ Day one ♪

1538
01:09:35,337 --> 01:09:37,339
♪ It's just me, Uce ♪

1539
01:09:37,406 --> 01:09:38,340
♪ Day one ♪

1540
01:09:38,407 --> 01:09:39,808
♪ It's just me, Uce ♪

1541
01:09:39,875 --> 01:09:40,809
♪ Okay♪

1542
01:09:40,876 --> 01:09:42,278
♪ Day one ♪

1543
01:09:42,344 --> 01:09:44,246
♪ Line them all up
Knock them down ♪

1544
01:09:44,313 --> 01:09:45,247
♪ Like this ♪

1545
01:09:45,314 --> 01:09:46,248
♪ I did ♪

1546
01:09:46,315 --> 01:09:47,716
♪ Hey, hey, hey ♪

1547
01:09:47,783 --> 01:09:53,622
[chanting] Hey, hey,
hey, hey, hey, hey, hey,

1548
01:09:53,689 --> 01:09:59,528
hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey

1549
01:09:59,595 --> 01:10:00,996
♪ Hey, yo ♪

1550
01:10:01,063 --> 01:10:04,433
♪ Oh, yo, yeah, yo ♪

1551
01:10:04,500 --> 01:10:07,436
♪ It's go-time now, Uce ♪

1552
01:10:07,503 --> 01:10:08,871
[Cole] Corey, I'm not McAfee.

1553
01:10:08,938 --> 01:10:10,239
I can't get up on the table.

1554
01:10:10,306 --> 01:10:13,475
I'm too old,
but I can still yeet here at ringside.

1555
01:10:13,542 --> 01:10:14,810
[Corey] It's a long flight home.

1556
01:10:14,877 --> 01:10:16,612
Be careful
where you yeet over there, Cole.

1557
01:10:16,679 --> 01:10:17,580
♪ Uso ♪

1558
01:10:17,646 --> 01:10:19,148
♪ It's just me, Uce ♪

1559
01:10:19,215 --> 01:10:21,650
[Corey] Listen, you can
count me in on the yeet train

1560
01:10:21,717 --> 01:10:24,987
because I have been a believer
in Main Event Jey Uso

1561
01:10:25,054 --> 01:10:28,157
since he became Main Event Jey Uso.

1562
01:10:28,224 --> 01:10:30,459
And I believe we could be on the precipice

1563
01:10:30,526 --> 01:10:34,797
of a massive, massive night for Jey Uso.

1564
01:10:34,863 --> 01:10:36,432
♪ Is now in your city! ♪

1565
01:10:36,498 --> 01:10:37,433
♪ Ya hoo ♪

1566
01:10:37,499 --> 01:10:39,201
♪ It's just me, Uce, okay ♪

1567
01:10:39,268 --> 01:10:40,202
♪ Day one ♪

1568
01:10:40,269 --> 01:10:41,804
♪ It's just me, Uce ♪

1569
01:10:41,870 --> 01:10:42,805
♪ Day one ♪

1570
01:10:42,871 --> 01:10:44,540
♪ It's just me, Uce ♪

1571
01:10:44,607 --> 01:10:45,541
♪ Okay ♪

1572
01:10:45,608 --> 01:10:46,542
[Cole] What a scene.

1573
01:10:46,609 --> 01:10:48,010
♪ Got to line them all up ♪

1574
01:10:48,077 --> 01:10:49,445
♪ Knock them down like this ♪

1575
01:10:49,511 --> 01:10:50,446
♪ I did ♪

1576
01:10:50,512 --> 01:10:53,249
♪ Hey, it's on me now, Uce ♪

1577
01:10:53,315 --> 01:10:55,150
[Corey]
Like Friday Night SmackDown last night

1578
01:10:55,217 --> 01:10:58,721
was just a primer
for the madness that is Backlash.

1579
01:10:58,787 --> 01:11:01,123
♪ Yeah, ha-ha ♪

1580
01:11:01,190 --> 01:11:02,958
♪ I'mma get them ♪

1581
01:11:04,526 --> 01:11:05,728
♪ I'mma get them ♪

1582
01:11:07,129 --> 01:11:08,063
♪ I'mma get them ♪

1583
01:11:08,530 --> 01:11:09,465
♪ Yeah ♪

1584
01:11:10,232 --> 01:11:11,667
[cheering]

1585
01:11:12,568 --> 01:11:13,535
♪ It's on me ♪

1586
01:11:13,869 --> 01:11:14,803
♪ Hey, hey ♪

1587
01:11:14,870 --> 01:11:17,506
♪ Main event Jey Uso
Is now in your city! ♪

1588
01:11:19,775 --> 01:11:21,010
♪ Uso! ♪

1589
01:11:21,343 --> 01:11:22,544
♪ It's just me, Uce, okay ♪

1590
01:11:22,611 --> 01:11:23,545
♪ Day one ♪

1591
01:11:23,612 --> 01:11:25,114
♪ It's just me, Uce ♪

1592
01:11:25,681 --> 01:11:28,484
♪ Day one
It's just me, Uce, okay ♪

1593
01:11:28,550 --> 01:11:29,852
♪ Day one-ish ♪

1594
01:11:29,918 --> 01:11:31,920
♪ Got to line them all up
And knock them down ♪

1595
01:11:31,987 --> 01:11:32,921
♪ Like this ♪

1596
01:11:32,988 --> 01:11:33,922
♪ I did ♪

1597
01:11:33,989 --> 01:11:36,325
♪ Hey, hey, hey, hey ♪

1598
01:11:36,392 --> 01:11:41,297
[chanting] Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey

1599
01:11:41,363 --> 01:11:43,966
[Corey laughing]
I'm gonna be in vertigo, Cole, my god.

1600
01:11:44,033 --> 01:11:46,068
I've never felt anything like this.

1601
01:11:46,135 --> 01:11:47,069
♪ Hell yeah ♪

1602
01:11:47,136 --> 01:11:49,638
[Corey] It's like the walls are moving.
This is nuts.

1603
01:11:49,705 --> 01:11:50,606
[cheering]

1604
01:11:50,673 --> 01:11:52,207
♪ Yeah, yeah ♪

1605
01:11:52,274 --> 01:11:54,576
♪ It's go-time now, Uce ♪

1606
01:11:54,643 --> 01:11:59,114
[Cole] This is an opportunity
a long time coming for a man who has bled,

1607
01:11:59,181 --> 01:12:03,085
and scratched, and clawed
just to get near the top of the mountain.

1608
01:12:03,452 --> 01:12:06,689
[Corey] And Michael Cole, you and I
were ringside at SummerSlam last year

1609
01:12:06,755 --> 01:12:10,392
when we all thought
Jey Uso was gonna be the man

1610
01:12:10,659 --> 01:12:12,361
to take down the Tribal Chief.

1611
01:12:12,428 --> 01:12:14,697
And he would have,
had it not been for his brother, Jimmy.

1612
01:12:14,763 --> 01:12:15,764
♪ Line them all up ♪

1613
01:12:15,831 --> 01:12:17,066
♪ And knock them down ♪

1614
01:12:17,132 --> 01:12:19,435
[Cole] He is a 10-time tag team Champion,

1615
01:12:20,269 --> 01:12:24,073
but he has yet to win singles gold in WWE.

1616
01:12:24,273 --> 01:12:27,876
Will tonight be his night?

1617
01:12:27,943 --> 01:12:30,979
♪ It's just me, Uce
Day one ♪

1618
01:12:31,046 --> 01:12:32,181
♪ It's just me, Uce ♪

1619
01:12:33,248 --> 01:12:34,183
♪ Day one-ish ♪

1620
01:12:34,249 --> 01:12:35,684
♪ Got to line them all up ♪

1621
01:12:35,751 --> 01:12:37,686
♪ And knock them down like this ♪

1622
01:12:38,754 --> 01:12:40,189
♪ Hey, it's on me now, Uce ♪

1623
01:12:40,255 --> 01:12:42,191
[cheering]

1624
01:12:42,257 --> 01:12:45,694
♪ Hey, I'm about to get 'em all ♪

1625
01:12:45,761 --> 01:12:46,695
[cheering]

1626
01:12:46,762 --> 01:12:47,696
[metal music]

1627
01:12:47,763 --> 01:12:49,732
♪ All rise ♪

1628
01:12:51,500 --> 01:12:53,702
[music turns from Rap to dramatic Rock]

1629
01:13:15,424 --> 01:13:16,859
[explosion]

1630
01:13:16,925 --> 01:13:18,360
[cheering]

1631
01:13:21,930 --> 01:13:25,367
♪ All rise for the outlaw ♪

1632
01:13:25,434 --> 01:13:27,369
♪ Boricua ♪

1633
01:13:27,436 --> 01:13:31,173
♪ All rise for the punishment ♪

1634
01:13:31,940 --> 01:13:33,942
♪ Wepa ♪

1635
01:13:34,843 --> 01:13:39,548
[Cole] Well, ladies and gentlemen,
Damian Priest at WrestleMania Sunday,

1636
01:13:40,516 --> 01:13:42,551
became just the second person

1637
01:13:42,618 --> 01:13:46,622
in WWE history to cash-in
his Money in the Bank contract

1638
01:13:46,688 --> 01:13:49,892
at WrestleMania to win a World Title.

1639
01:13:52,428 --> 01:13:54,830
But tonight, Corey, a ton of pressure.

1640
01:13:54,897 --> 01:13:55,831
[speaking Spanish]

1641
01:13:55,898 --> 01:13:57,699
[Cole] The first Championship defense

1642
01:13:57,766 --> 01:13:59,568
on television for this man.

1643
01:13:59,635 --> 01:14:01,937
And we've talked about this
throughout the night already.

1644
01:14:02,004 --> 01:14:04,406
The first one always
seems to be the toughest.

1645
01:14:04,473 --> 01:14:05,874
[Corey] I think a ton of pressure

1646
01:14:05,941 --> 01:14:07,643
might be the understatement of the night.

1647
01:14:07,709 --> 01:14:09,077
In my opinion, from where I sit,

1648
01:14:09,144 --> 01:14:14,049
Cole, the onus is on The Champion,
Damian Priest, to set the tone

1649
01:14:14,116 --> 01:14:18,821
for what his World Heavyweight
title reign will mean to WWE,

1650
01:14:18,887 --> 01:14:21,323
will mean to the rest of the locker room.

1651
01:14:21,790 --> 01:14:24,626
That said, Priest has a very, very game,

1652
01:14:24,693 --> 01:14:28,497
very ready, very qualified challenger
in Main Event Jey Uso,

1653
01:14:28,564 --> 01:14:32,534
who could turn this title reign
into a complete disaster

1654
01:14:32,601 --> 01:14:33,702
for Damian Priest.

1655
01:14:33,769 --> 01:14:35,871
[Cole]
A bittersweet WrestleMania for that man.

1656
01:14:35,938 --> 01:14:39,341
He and Finn Bálor lost the tag titles
on WrestleMania Saturday

1657
01:14:39,641 --> 01:14:41,376
as part of the Six-Pack Ladder Match,

1658
01:14:41,443 --> 01:14:43,745
but then he would go
on to win the World Title,

1659
01:14:43,812 --> 01:14:47,049
beating Drew McIntyre,
who held The Championship

1660
01:14:47,115 --> 01:14:49,117
for just a little over five minutes

1661
01:14:49,184 --> 01:14:52,487
before he was cashed in on
by Damian Priest.

1662
01:14:52,721 --> 01:14:55,591
♪ All rise for the rockstar ♪

1663
01:14:59,094 --> 01:15:02,064
♪ All rise for the outlaw ♪

1664
01:15:02,631 --> 01:15:03,599
[bell rings]

1665
01:15:04,066 --> 01:15:06,668
The following contest
is scheduled for One Fall,

1666
01:15:06,735 --> 01:15:08,003
and it is for-

1667
01:15:08,070 --> 01:15:13,008
-the World Heavyweight Championship!
-[the crowd chant along]

1668
01:15:14,776 --> 01:15:17,479
Introducing the challenger

1669
01:15:17,546 --> 01:15:20,449
from San Francisco, California,

1670
01:15:20,516 --> 01:15:23,852
weighing in at 242 pounds,

1671
01:15:23,919 --> 01:15:26,555
Main Event:

1672
01:15:26,622 --> 01:15:31,126
-Jey Uso!
-[crowd chants along]

1673
01:15:31,660 --> 01:15:35,130
[chanting]

1674
01:15:38,567 --> 01:15:43,572
And his opponent,
representing the Judgment Day,

1675
01:15:44,172 --> 01:15:49,177
from New York City, winning a 249 pounds,

1676
01:15:49,244 --> 01:15:54,249
he is the World's Heavyweight Champion,

1677
01:15:54,316 --> 01:16:00,055
"El Campeón," Damian Priest!

1678
01:16:00,122 --> 01:16:03,525
[cheering]

1679
01:16:03,592 --> 01:16:06,962
[applause]

1680
01:16:10,465 --> 01:16:12,734
[Cole] When Damian Priest joined WWE,

1681
01:16:12,801 --> 01:16:17,005
his goal was to make sure the name
Damian Priest would live forever.

1682
01:16:17,072 --> 01:16:19,608
The Champion has accomplished that.

1683
01:16:19,675 --> 01:16:24,346
His World Heavyweight title reign
will exist in record books forever.

1684
01:16:24,413 --> 01:16:27,549
But what will the note below it say?

1685
01:16:27,616 --> 01:16:28,584
And here we go.

1686
01:16:28,650 --> 01:16:29,618
We are underway.

1687
01:16:29,685 --> 01:16:31,520
Main Event, Jey Uso, on your left,

1688
01:16:31,587 --> 01:16:32,988
Damian Priest on your right.

1689
01:16:33,055 --> 01:16:36,625
Priest have been very vocal
in the weeks leading up to WrestleMania,

1690
01:16:36,692 --> 01:16:39,061
that people believed
he was afraid to cash in the contract,

1691
01:16:39,127 --> 01:16:40,929
that he didn't believe
in himself as Champion,

1692
01:16:40,996 --> 01:16:43,932
that he couldn't carry Monday Night Raw
as the World Heavyweight Champion.

1693
01:16:43,999 --> 01:16:44,933
It bothered him.

1694
01:16:45,000 --> 01:16:46,301
He had a chip on his shoulder.

1695
01:16:46,368 --> 01:16:48,003
[chanting]

1696
01:16:48,070 --> 01:16:50,005
[shouting]

1697
01:16:50,072 --> 01:16:52,074
[Corey]
Yeah, but that same chip on his shoulder,

1698
01:16:52,140 --> 01:16:53,542
the doubters around the world,

1699
01:16:53,608 --> 01:16:55,077
are nothing new to Damian Priest.

1700
01:16:55,143 --> 01:16:56,945
It's what inspired Priest
in the first place

1701
01:16:57,012 --> 01:16:59,214
to completely transform his body,

1702
01:16:59,281 --> 01:17:01,149
his lifestyle, his training methods

1703
01:17:01,216 --> 01:17:03,819
to make it to the top in WWE.

1704
01:17:03,885 --> 01:17:06,288
Damian Priest is the real deal.

1705
01:17:06,355 --> 01:17:09,124
[shouting]

1706
01:17:10,125 --> 01:17:13,662
[Cole] And Damian Priest is not going
to allow these antics by Jey Uso

1707
01:17:13,729 --> 01:17:14,896
to throw him off in the game.

1708
01:17:14,963 --> 01:17:15,897
He went after Jey.

1709
01:17:15,964 --> 01:17:18,367
And now Uso in trouble,
sent into the corner.

1710
01:17:18,433 --> 01:17:20,002
And Priest misses wildly.

1711
01:17:20,068 --> 01:17:21,603
Uso's going to have to use his speed

1712
01:17:21,670 --> 01:17:24,206
and quickness in this matchup
to knock off Priest tonight.

1713
01:17:24,272 --> 01:17:25,440
[shouting]

1714
01:17:25,507 --> 01:17:27,609
[Corey] Priest,
of course, has that reach advantage.

1715
01:17:27,676 --> 01:17:29,544
We've seen that be a game changer
in the past,

1716
01:17:29,611 --> 01:17:31,813
his ability to strike from long distance

1717
01:17:32,180 --> 01:17:33,648
with his long arms and legs,

1718
01:17:34,316 --> 01:17:37,085
well-educated feet.
And the World Heavyweight Champion

1719
01:17:37,152 --> 01:17:38,387
just being humiliated

1720
01:17:38,453 --> 01:17:40,222
by Main Event Jey Uso
in the early moments.

1721
01:17:40,288 --> 01:17:41,923
[Cole] Well, he can't get frustrated.

1722
01:17:41,990 --> 01:17:44,326
He can't let the crowd get under his skin.

1723
01:17:44,393 --> 01:17:46,661
[Corey] That's exactly what Jey wants.

1724
01:17:46,728 --> 01:17:49,231
[Cole]
Damian Priest steps out of harm's way

1725
01:17:49,297 --> 01:17:51,133
as Uso was going for his suicide dive.

1726
01:17:51,199 --> 01:17:52,567
Indeed, it's what Jey wants,

1727
01:17:52,634 --> 01:17:55,303
but Damian just has
to keep his composure here.

1728
01:17:55,370 --> 01:17:58,206
[Corey] And Priest is no stranger
to a Main Event situation,

1729
01:17:58,273 --> 01:18:00,042
but this is where
Jey has thrived recently.

1730
01:18:00,108 --> 01:18:01,910
[Cole]
Yeah, got caught, though, by Priest.

1731
01:18:01,977 --> 01:18:03,311
And Priest now with the power,

1732
01:18:03,378 --> 01:18:07,816
a bearhug applied
and now driving Jey into the barricade.

1733
01:18:07,883 --> 01:18:11,019
[Corey] Jey Uso has thrived
in The Main Event scene

1734
01:18:11,086 --> 01:18:12,254
on more than one occasion.

1735
01:18:12,320 --> 01:18:13,255
[shouting]

1736
01:18:13,321 --> 01:18:16,024
It's up to Priest to prove
to the WWE Universe

1737
01:18:16,091 --> 01:18:17,459
that he belongs there as well,

1738
01:18:17,526 --> 01:18:20,095
-despite holding The Championship.
-[audience chanting] Uso!

1739
01:18:20,162 --> 01:18:22,431
[Cole]
One of the things of being a Champion,

1740
01:18:22,497 --> 01:18:24,599
if you look at Roman Reigns,
he's the prime example

1741
01:18:24,666 --> 01:18:27,836
of being able to--
to weather this emotional storm

1742
01:18:27,903 --> 01:18:30,706
for the WWE fans, backing their favorites

1743
01:18:30,772 --> 01:18:32,441
in these type of matchups.

1744
01:18:32,507 --> 01:18:34,943
[Corey] Well, think about what
happened at Backlash last year,

1745
01:18:35,010 --> 01:18:37,646
Cole, in Puerto Rico,
a career-defining performance

1746
01:18:37,713 --> 01:18:39,014
by Damian Priest.

1747
01:18:39,081 --> 01:18:40,615
He's only gotten better since then.

1748
01:18:40,682 --> 01:18:43,585
[Cole] And the matchup
against Bad Bunny that night.

1749
01:18:43,652 --> 01:18:46,655
And Priest now with a right hand to Uso!

1750
01:18:46,722 --> 01:18:48,523
[Corey] And before tonight, perhaps,

1751
01:18:48,590 --> 01:18:50,258
my favorite environment I've ever been at

1752
01:18:50,325 --> 01:18:51,626
for a Premium Live Event.

1753
01:18:51,693 --> 01:18:53,829
But I think
France may have just raised the bar.

1754
01:18:53,895 --> 01:18:55,597
[Cole] Where's Backlash going next year?

1755
01:18:55,664 --> 01:18:56,698
[Corey laughs]

1756
01:18:56,765 --> 01:18:58,700
[Cole] And now Priest begging Jey Uso

1757
01:18:58,767 --> 01:19:00,402
to make it back to his feet.

1758
01:19:00,469 --> 01:19:03,705
[chanting and applause]

1759
01:19:03,772 --> 01:19:06,074
You mentioned
Jey Uso has been in these waters before,

1760
01:19:06,141 --> 01:19:09,611
Corey, almost took the title
from Roman Reigns last year.

1761
01:19:10,412 --> 01:19:12,347
Diving elbow in the corner.
Here comes Priest.

1762
01:19:12,414 --> 01:19:13,348
[Corey] Whoa.

1763
01:19:13,415 --> 01:19:14,549
Wow.

1764
01:19:14,616 --> 01:19:17,352
Unique offense
by the World Heavyweight Champion.

1765
01:19:17,419 --> 01:19:20,856
And now just mocking
the over 11,000 here tonight.

1766
01:19:20,922 --> 01:19:23,525
[Cole] And cover, and a kick-out at two.

1767
01:19:23,592 --> 01:19:26,528
[Corey] And this is something
that I don't know we would have seen

1768
01:19:26,595 --> 01:19:27,896
out of Damian Priest in the past.

1769
01:19:27,963 --> 01:19:30,165
Priest is not letting
the fans get to him yet.

1770
01:19:30,265 --> 01:19:31,666
In fact, he's trying the opposite.

1771
01:19:31,733 --> 01:19:35,137
Priest is trying to control
the reaction of the WWE Universe

1772
01:19:35,203 --> 01:19:38,540
and take them out of this
so that they're not so staunchly

1773
01:19:38,607 --> 01:19:41,243
-behind Jey Uso.
-[Cole] If you're Priest and this being

1774
01:19:41,309 --> 01:19:43,078
your first title defense tonight, Corey,

1775
01:19:43,145 --> 01:19:44,412
do you change your game at all?

1776
01:19:44,479 --> 01:19:46,047
I mean, is there any different strategy

1777
01:19:46,114 --> 01:19:47,115
you use going into this?

1778
01:19:47,182 --> 01:19:50,418
[Corey] I've always been a guy that thinks
that if it's not broken, why fix it?

1779
01:19:50,485 --> 01:19:52,420
Priest has been
incredibly effective recently.

1780
01:19:52,487 --> 01:19:55,223
But that said,
I'm curious to see what Jey Uso brings

1781
01:19:55,290 --> 01:19:56,825
to the table because, I guarantee you,

1782
01:19:56,892 --> 01:19:58,460
Priest has done all the homework he can

1783
01:19:58,527 --> 01:19:59,928
for his challenger tonight.

1784
01:19:59,995 --> 01:20:01,163
Bell ringer.

1785
01:20:01,663 --> 01:20:03,865
And Jey went weak--
weak in the knees after that.

1786
01:20:03,932 --> 01:20:06,501
[Cole] Well, Priest has been
involved in tag team matchups

1787
01:20:06,568 --> 01:20:08,937
before with Jey Uso.

1788
01:20:09,004 --> 01:20:09,938
He is not next.

1789
01:20:10,005 --> 01:20:13,175
[chanting and applause]

1790
01:20:15,977 --> 01:20:19,014
[Cole] Priest's first reign
as a world Champion in WWE.

1791
01:20:19,080 --> 01:20:20,715
[chanting and applause]

1792
01:20:20,782 --> 01:20:24,052
Former US Champion as well,
NXT North American Champion,

1793
01:20:24,119 --> 01:20:26,388
a two-time tag team champ.

1794
01:20:26,454 --> 01:20:27,923
Test yourself. Heads up.

1795
01:20:27,989 --> 01:20:29,791
[Corey] Extensive martial arts background

1796
01:20:29,858 --> 01:20:32,961
being flexed right now,
kicking out the leg of the challenger,

1797
01:20:33,028 --> 01:20:34,729
-Main Event Jey.
-[Cole] Miss wildly.

1798
01:20:34,796 --> 01:20:35,964
You saw Jey Uso.

1799
01:20:36,031 --> 01:20:38,733
Priest telegraphed,
but Jay took advantage, back suplex.

1800
01:20:38,800 --> 01:20:39,768
[applause]

1801
01:20:39,835 --> 01:20:41,102
[Corey] And that's the struggle.

1802
01:20:41,169 --> 01:20:43,271
When you're Priest
and you're trying to slow the pace

1803
01:20:43,338 --> 01:20:45,407
of the matchup,
sometimes it allows your opponent

1804
01:20:45,473 --> 01:20:47,542
to catch his breath
a little more than you realize,

1805
01:20:47,609 --> 01:20:49,444
to recover a little
better than you expected.

1806
01:20:49,511 --> 01:20:50,812
[Cole] One of the things, Corey,

1807
01:20:50,879 --> 01:20:52,647
we failed to mention
is the incredible role

1808
01:20:52,714 --> 01:20:55,283
that Jey Uso was bent on
heading into this matchup tonight.

1809
01:20:55,350 --> 01:20:57,385
He beat his brother Jimmy at WrestleMania.

1810
01:20:57,452 --> 01:20:59,554
He knocked off Finn Bálor
of the Judgment Day.

1811
01:20:59,621 --> 01:21:02,324
He won a Fatal 4-Way
to earn this opportunity tonight.

1812
01:21:02,390 --> 01:21:04,793
He helped--
he won a six-man tag team matchup

1813
01:21:04,860 --> 01:21:06,528
in the main event on Raw this past Monday.

1814
01:21:06,595 --> 01:21:09,030
[Corey] I've said it publicly
numerous times, for my money,

1815
01:21:09,097 --> 01:21:11,166
Jey Uso has grown
into one of the most complete

1816
01:21:11,233 --> 01:21:13,969
WWE Superstars
we've had in the last decade.

1817
01:21:14,035 --> 01:21:15,704
Jey Uso can do it all.

1818
01:21:15,770 --> 01:21:17,572
Can he become World Heavyweight Champion?

1819
01:21:17,639 --> 01:21:19,374
That remains the last question.

1820
01:21:19,441 --> 01:21:22,777
[shouting]

1821
01:21:22,844 --> 01:21:24,679
[Cole] Oh, Jey lands on his feet.

1822
01:21:24,746 --> 01:21:26,581
Kick right to the midsection
of Damian Priest.

1823
01:21:26,648 --> 01:21:29,584
And now the big right hand
of The Champion.

1824
01:21:29,651 --> 01:21:32,721
Now it's Priest who is weak in the knees.

1825
01:21:32,787 --> 01:21:34,222
Oh, and a step up enzuigiri.

1826
01:21:34,289 --> 01:21:35,690
[cheering]

1827
01:21:35,757 --> 01:21:37,025
Caught Priest.

1828
01:21:37,092 --> 01:21:38,727
[Corey] The World Heavyweight Champion is

1829
01:21:38,793 --> 01:21:40,295
down in the bottom turnbuckle.

1830
01:21:40,362 --> 01:21:43,431
And when you're dealing
with an Uso, that's a bad thing.

1831
01:21:43,498 --> 01:21:46,801
[chanting]

1832
01:21:54,442 --> 01:21:56,011
[Cole] And Priest back to his feet,

1833
01:21:56,077 --> 01:21:58,013
launching Jey out to the apron.

1834
01:21:58,914 --> 01:21:59,881
Jey with a kick.

1835
01:22:01,149 --> 01:22:02,684
Priest blocked it with his shoulder,

1836
01:22:02,751 --> 01:22:03,885
but it was still effective.

1837
01:22:03,952 --> 01:22:05,420
[Corey] Uso from the top turnbuckle.

1838
01:22:05,487 --> 01:22:07,255
[Cole]
There it is, cross-body, lateral press

1839
01:22:07,322 --> 01:22:08,623
for The Championship.

1840
01:22:08,690 --> 01:22:11,159
-Hook to the leg and a kick-out at two.
-[chanting]

1841
01:22:11,226 --> 01:22:12,961
And we mentioned earlier,
all the accolades

1842
01:22:13,028 --> 01:22:14,229
of-- of Damian Priest.

1843
01:22:14,296 --> 01:22:17,365
[chanting, applause]

1844
01:22:20,201 --> 01:22:23,571
And the fact that he has been
a singles Champion before this.

1845
01:22:23,638 --> 01:22:26,374
Jey's never been a singles champ, Corey.

1846
01:22:26,441 --> 01:22:28,710
He doesn't understand what that is like.

1847
01:22:28,777 --> 01:22:31,012
He's going to do
what he's going to do for the first time

1848
01:22:31,079 --> 01:22:32,113
and become a world champ.

1849
01:22:32,180 --> 01:22:33,882
[Corey] And that keeps a Superstar going.

1850
01:22:33,949 --> 01:22:34,883
You need something new.

1851
01:22:34,950 --> 01:22:36,418
You need some fresh ground to break.

1852
01:22:36,484 --> 01:22:37,986
And Jey taking it to the outside!

1853
01:22:38,053 --> 01:22:39,788
[Cole] Priest driven into the barricade.

1854
01:22:39,854 --> 01:22:43,591
Again, Champion's advantage, unlike we saw
in the women's Triple-Threat Match.

1855
01:22:43,658 --> 01:22:46,728
There are countouts
and disqualifications in this matchup.

1856
01:22:46,795 --> 01:22:48,897
So Uso's got to pin or submit The Champ,

1857
01:22:48,964 --> 01:22:50,298
as you take another look.

1858
01:22:50,365 --> 01:22:53,702
[Corey] Listen, Jey Uso is one half
of perhaps the greatest tag team

1859
01:22:53,768 --> 01:22:55,070
to ever exist in WWE.

1860
01:22:55,136 --> 01:22:57,038
But you need a reason
to wake up in the morning.

1861
01:22:57,105 --> 01:22:59,908
You need a reason to go to the gym
or else you become stagnant.

1862
01:22:59,974 --> 01:23:02,143
Jey Uso now wants the solo Championship,

1863
01:23:02,210 --> 01:23:03,678
the singles glory.

1864
01:23:03,745 --> 01:23:04,946
[booing]

1865
01:23:05,013 --> 01:23:06,715
[Cole] Casts Priest back into the ring.

1866
01:23:06,781 --> 01:23:07,716
[Corey] Oh.

1867
01:23:07,782 --> 01:23:09,184
[Cole] Oh, look who's here.

1868
01:23:09,250 --> 01:23:11,853
[Corey] JD McDonagh
with a cheap shot to Jey Uso.

1869
01:23:11,920 --> 01:23:14,622
[Cole] And spear by Priest!

1870
01:23:14,689 --> 01:23:15,690
-Cover now--
-[Corey] No.

1871
01:23:15,757 --> 01:23:17,325
-[Cole] --by Jey--
-[Corey] No.

1872
01:23:17,392 --> 01:23:18,727
[Cole] …who stays in it.

1873
01:23:18,793 --> 01:23:20,562
[chanting]

1874
01:23:20,628 --> 01:23:23,932
That Klingon-like head
of JD McDonagh bandaged up

1875
01:23:23,999 --> 01:23:25,900
after he got struck by Logan Paul

1876
01:23:25,967 --> 01:23:28,803
and Patrick Mahomes' Super Bowl rings
this past Monday.

1877
01:23:28,870 --> 01:23:31,106
[Corey]
You have to declare that thing at customs?

1878
01:23:31,172 --> 01:23:33,108
-What are you doing here?
-[JD] What do you mean?

1879
01:23:33,174 --> 01:23:34,542
What do you mean, what do I mean?

1880
01:23:34,609 --> 01:23:36,444
-Why are you out here?
-[JD] I'm here to help.

1881
01:23:36,511 --> 01:23:39,247
-What did I tell you?
-I'm here to help you.

1882
01:23:39,314 --> 01:23:41,216
I told you, I don't need your help.

1883
01:23:41,282 --> 01:23:42,517
I don't know how many times I--

1884
01:23:42,584 --> 01:23:44,219
I need to tell you this, man.

1885
01:23:44,285 --> 01:23:46,187
No. You need to use yours.

1886
01:23:46,254 --> 01:23:47,455
Use your big ass head.

1887
01:23:49,724 --> 01:23:51,893
[Cole] Oh, and a big kick to McDonough.

1888
01:23:52,327 --> 01:23:53,328
And a kick to Priest.

1889
01:23:53,395 --> 01:23:55,063
Priest has made it clear in recent weeks,

1890
01:23:55,130 --> 01:23:56,898
he doesn't want the help
of the Judgment Day.

1891
01:23:56,965 --> 01:23:59,634
That's why he was barking at JD McDonough.

1892
01:23:59,701 --> 01:24:00,635
Uso Splash!

1893
01:24:00,702 --> 01:24:01,770
[Corey] Oh, my god.

1894
01:24:01,836 --> 01:24:04,906
-[Cole] Cover for the World Championship!
-1, 2!

1895
01:24:04,973 --> 01:24:08,309
-[Cole] And Priest got two!
-[chanting]

1896
01:24:08,376 --> 01:24:10,812
[Corey] And maybe
that was getting caught up in the moment,

1897
01:24:10,879 --> 01:24:14,883
but to me, it all comes down
to the cover from Jey Uso, the Uso Splash,

1898
01:24:14,949 --> 01:24:18,853
which has brought Main Event Jey
countless wins throughout his career.

1899
01:24:19,187 --> 01:24:21,322
But this pinning combination

1900
01:24:21,389 --> 01:24:24,426
was not enough to keep
Priest's shoulders down for three.

1901
01:24:24,492 --> 01:24:26,995
And Priest is a big, powerful individual.

1902
01:24:27,062 --> 01:24:29,497
You got to check those boxes
in an environment like this.

1903
01:24:29,564 --> 01:24:30,832
[audience chanting] Uso! Uso!

1904
01:24:30,899 --> 01:24:31,833
Uso!

1905
01:24:31,900 --> 01:24:33,034
[Cole] Late innings now.

1906
01:24:33,101 --> 01:24:35,270
Dig down deep time for The Champ, Priest,

1907
01:24:35,336 --> 01:24:37,372
and the challenger, Jey Uso.

1908
01:24:37,672 --> 01:24:39,808
[cheering]

1909
01:24:39,874 --> 01:24:40,809
[chanting]

1910
01:24:40,875 --> 01:24:43,745
[chatter]

1911
01:24:43,812 --> 01:24:47,081
[shouting]

1912
01:24:49,484 --> 01:24:51,019
Is this the pace you expected?

1913
01:24:51,085 --> 01:24:52,353
[Corey] I think this is the pace

1914
01:24:52,420 --> 01:24:54,422
that Damian Priest desired.

1915
01:24:55,457 --> 01:24:57,926
I think Jimmy-- or I'm sorry,
Jey Uso would have preferred

1916
01:24:57,992 --> 01:25:00,395
-a quicker evening.
-[crowd gains momentum]

1917
01:25:00,462 --> 01:25:02,464
Not to let this get dragged
into the deep waters,

1918
01:25:02,530 --> 01:25:04,432
but this is what you're going to deal with

1919
01:25:04,499 --> 01:25:06,134
with the World Heavyweight Champion,

1920
01:25:06,201 --> 01:25:07,335
with the WWE Champion,

1921
01:25:07,402 --> 01:25:09,904
the best of the best
of the best in the business.

1922
01:25:09,971 --> 01:25:12,140
[Cole] Yeah,
Jey going toe-to-toe now with Priest.

1923
01:25:12,207 --> 01:25:15,343
[chanting]

1924
01:25:15,410 --> 01:25:17,078
And-- forearms, middle of the ring.

1925
01:25:17,145 --> 01:25:20,148
[chanting]

1926
01:25:21,416 --> 01:25:24,419
And Priest getting
the best of that exchange.

1927
01:25:24,486 --> 01:25:25,420
[shouts]

1928
01:25:25,487 --> 01:25:27,188
[cheering]

1929
01:25:27,255 --> 01:25:29,357
[Cole] Oh, and he got caught by Jey!

1930
01:25:29,424 --> 01:25:31,159
[shouting]

1931
01:25:31,226 --> 01:25:32,927
[Corey] And Priest answers.

1932
01:25:32,994 --> 01:25:34,295
[shouting]

1933
01:25:34,362 --> 01:25:35,663
[chanting]

1934
01:25:35,730 --> 01:25:37,899
[Cole]
Priest still on his feet after the kick.

1935
01:25:37,966 --> 01:25:38,900
[Corey laughs]

1936
01:25:38,967 --> 01:25:40,869
[Cole] Jey is still on his feet as well.

1937
01:25:40,935 --> 01:25:43,004
Enzuigiri caught Priest,
drives him to the ropes.

1938
01:25:43,071 --> 01:25:44,005
[chanting]

1939
01:25:44,072 --> 01:25:45,507
And one to Jey Uso.

1940
01:25:45,573 --> 01:25:46,941
Both men down to their knees.

1941
01:25:47,008 --> 01:25:49,711
[cheering]

1942
01:25:49,777 --> 01:25:52,480
[Corey]
Well, for these Superstars dropping bombs

1943
01:25:52,547 --> 01:25:56,384
on one another in the name of being called

1944
01:25:56,451 --> 01:25:57,886
World Heavyweight Champion.

1945
01:25:57,952 --> 01:26:01,055
[crowd cheering]

1946
01:26:02,223 --> 01:26:04,459
Oh, this building is shaking right now.

1947
01:26:07,395 --> 01:26:09,998
[Cole]
Showing respect for both of these men,

1948
01:26:10,064 --> 01:26:13,134
battling out
for the World Heavyweight Championship.

1949
01:26:13,201 --> 01:26:15,436
Priest going to hoist Jey up high.

1950
01:26:16,504 --> 01:26:20,074
Looking for a razor's edge to Uso,
and connects!

1951
01:26:20,875 --> 01:26:22,744
Priest in to the cover to retain.

1952
01:26:22,810 --> 01:26:24,112
Hook of the leg. Does he have it?

1953
01:26:24,179 --> 01:26:26,514
No. Near fall.

1954
01:26:28,016 --> 01:26:31,319
[Corey] Uso just barely able
to squeak out the back door

1955
01:26:32,253 --> 01:26:35,089
after a vicious razor's edge.

1956
01:26:35,890 --> 01:26:38,026
Full impact. Deep hook of the leg.

1957
01:26:38,092 --> 01:26:42,597
But the will
of Main Event Jey Uso on full display.

1958
01:26:42,664 --> 01:26:43,932
[crowd booing]

1959
01:26:43,998 --> 01:26:46,467
[Cole] An incredible atmosphere tonight.

1960
01:26:46,534 --> 01:26:49,070
Lyon sold out.

1961
01:26:49,137 --> 01:26:54,909
11,628 WWE fans on hand for Backlash,

1962
01:26:54,976 --> 01:26:59,747
the first Premium Live event
WWE in the history of France.

1963
01:26:59,814 --> 01:27:02,617
[Corey]
I know what Priest is looking for now.

1964
01:27:02,684 --> 01:27:04,419
[Cole] Measuring his man.

1965
01:27:04,485 --> 01:27:07,255
Jey Uso trying to drag
himself back to his feet,

1966
01:27:07,322 --> 01:27:09,057
not knowing what to expect.

1967
01:27:09,123 --> 01:27:10,959
[Corey] Jey's time could be close at hand.

1968
01:27:11,025 --> 01:27:12,794
[crowd chanting] Uso! Uso!

1969
01:27:12,860 --> 01:27:13,795
Uso!

1970
01:27:13,861 --> 01:27:14,796
Uso!

1971
01:27:14,862 --> 01:27:16,598
Uso!

1972
01:27:16,664 --> 01:27:19,734
[Cole] Looking to put Jey Uso away,
went for the South of Heaven.

1973
01:27:19,801 --> 01:27:21,035
Jey able to land on his feet.

1974
01:27:21,102 --> 01:27:22,370
-Spear!
-[Corey] Uh-oh.

1975
01:27:22,437 --> 01:27:23,671
[Cole] Came out of nowhere!

1976
01:27:23,738 --> 01:27:25,206
Cover for the title!

1977
01:27:25,273 --> 01:27:26,474
Priest get two!

1978
01:27:26,541 --> 01:27:28,309
[cheering]

1979
01:27:28,376 --> 01:27:30,511
[Corey]
It doesn't get any closer than that

1980
01:27:30,578 --> 01:27:32,580
without the bell ringing.

1981
01:27:32,647 --> 01:27:35,250
A look of disbelief
on the face of Jey Uso.

1982
01:27:35,316 --> 01:27:36,618
[Cole] The wheels are turning.

1983
01:27:36,684 --> 01:27:38,152
Jey knew that was his opportunity.

1984
01:27:38,219 --> 01:27:41,255
He hit that spear from out of nowhere,
stunned The Champion,

1985
01:27:41,322 --> 01:27:42,991
but Priest able to kick-out a near fall

1986
01:27:43,057 --> 01:27:44,225
for the number one contender.

1987
01:27:44,292 --> 01:27:47,028
[shouting]

1988
01:27:47,095 --> 01:27:50,398
[Corey] Take another look at this,
Jey propelling himself into the spear.

1989
01:27:50,465 --> 01:27:51,666
Got all of it.

1990
01:27:51,733 --> 01:27:54,168
Another deep hook of Priest's leg.

1991
01:27:54,235 --> 01:27:56,537
But The Champion would not stay down.

1992
01:27:56,604 --> 01:27:57,939
[Audience chanting] Uso! Uso!

1993
01:27:58,006 --> 01:27:58,940
Uso!

1994
01:27:59,007 --> 01:27:59,941
Uso!

1995
01:28:00,008 --> 01:28:01,676
[Corey] Jey looking to dig down deep,

1996
01:28:01,743 --> 01:28:04,345
back out to the apron,
going to climb to the top ropes again.

1997
01:28:04,412 --> 01:28:07,548
[cheering]

1998
01:28:07,615 --> 01:28:08,549
[Cole] Finn Bálor!

1999
01:28:08,616 --> 01:28:11,519
Bálor from the Judgment Day is here!

2000
01:28:11,586 --> 01:28:13,154
Jey came off the ropes!

2001
01:28:13,221 --> 01:28:14,889
He caught Bálor with a kick!

2002
01:28:14,956 --> 01:28:17,058
Now he turns his attention to Priest!

2003
01:28:17,125 --> 01:28:19,160
Priest with a clothesline!

2004
01:28:19,227 --> 01:28:20,662
Took advantage of the distraction.

2005
01:28:20,728 --> 01:28:22,664
I'm not sure
Priest even realizes that--

2006
01:28:22,730 --> 01:28:24,132
that Bálor was out here.

2007
01:28:24,198 --> 01:28:25,933
[Corey] I think we're on the express route

2008
01:28:26,000 --> 01:28:27,468
to the devil's doorway.

2009
01:28:27,535 --> 01:28:30,071
[Cole] There it is,
the South of Heaven choke slam.

2010
01:28:30,772 --> 01:28:32,473
Priest into the cover.

2011
01:28:32,540 --> 01:28:33,541
Hook of the leg.

2012
01:28:33,608 --> 01:28:34,542
Priest out!

2013
01:28:34,609 --> 01:28:35,910
Thought he was gonna retain!

2014
01:28:35,977 --> 01:28:39,280
[cheering]

2015
01:28:41,716 --> 01:28:45,086
[chanting]

2016
01:28:48,956 --> 01:28:50,491
[Corey] And right now, Michael Cole,

2017
01:28:50,558 --> 01:28:53,661
this is the moment where
Champions define themselves.

2018
01:28:53,728 --> 01:28:55,563
This is where the world will learn

2019
01:28:55,630 --> 01:28:58,232
what Damian Priest is truly made of.

2020
01:28:58,966 --> 01:29:00,568
[Cole] The world is already learning

2021
01:29:00,635 --> 01:29:02,103
what Jay Uso's made of.

2022
01:29:02,170 --> 01:29:03,805
Kicking out of that South of Heaven.

2023
01:29:03,871 --> 01:29:06,574
[chanting, applause]

2024
01:29:11,913 --> 01:29:14,449
[Corey] No matter
what language you speak, it's universal.

2025
01:29:14,515 --> 01:29:16,050
This is awesome.

2026
01:29:16,117 --> 01:29:20,755
[Cole] And Priest measuring his man Jey,
trying somehow to shake out the cobwebs.

2027
01:29:21,255 --> 01:29:23,524
-[Damian] Rise!
-[Cole] Priest is perched and ready to go.

2028
01:29:23,591 --> 01:29:24,525
[Corey] Oh, god!

2029
01:29:24,592 --> 01:29:25,526
[Cole] Kick!

2030
01:29:25,593 --> 01:29:28,162
-Stunning Jay, dropping him to the mat.
-Rise!

2031
01:29:28,663 --> 01:29:30,298
Come on! Rise!

2032
01:29:30,365 --> 01:29:33,935
[Cole] And now the vicious side
of Damian Priest coming out.

2033
01:29:34,001 --> 01:29:36,037
-Rise!
-[booing]

2034
01:29:36,104 --> 01:29:39,006
-[Corey] This is what we need to see.
-[Audience chanting] Uso! Uso!

2035
01:29:39,073 --> 01:29:40,508
Uso! Uso!

2036
01:29:40,575 --> 01:29:41,509
Uso!

2037
01:29:41,576 --> 01:29:42,610
[Cole] And another one.

2038
01:29:43,778 --> 01:29:45,413
Rise one more time, bitch.

2039
01:29:45,480 --> 01:29:46,748
One more time, rise.

2040
01:29:46,814 --> 01:29:50,284
[Corey] This is how you plant your flag
on Monday Night Raw.

2041
01:29:50,351 --> 01:29:54,322
This is how you define
a Championship legacy, a title reign,

2042
01:29:54,389 --> 01:29:56,357
a new World Heavyweight Champion.

2043
01:29:56,424 --> 01:29:59,060
[Cole] WWE fans trying to will Jey
back into this.

2044
01:29:59,260 --> 01:30:00,828
Priest going for the death blow.

2045
01:30:00,895 --> 01:30:02,997
Oh, and Jey caught him with a kick!

2046
01:30:03,064 --> 01:30:04,298
[cheering]

2047
01:30:04,365 --> 01:30:05,633
[shouting]

2048
01:30:05,700 --> 01:30:07,902
And another one for Main Event Jey Uso.

2049
01:30:07,969 --> 01:30:10,671
-And Uso's got life.
-[chanting]

2050
01:30:11,038 --> 01:30:14,275
And a third and The Champ.
Still on his feet, driven to the corner.

2051
01:30:14,509 --> 01:30:16,744
[Corey] Where is Jey finding this energy?

2052
01:30:16,811 --> 01:30:18,446
What is Jey Uso tapping into?

2053
01:30:18,513 --> 01:30:19,747
[audience chanting] Uso! Uso!

2054
01:30:19,814 --> 01:30:20,715
Uso!

2055
01:30:20,782 --> 01:30:22,016
[cheering]

2056
01:30:22,083 --> 01:30:24,485
[Cole]
And now The Champ still on his feet.

2057
01:30:24,552 --> 01:30:26,921
Jey again with a spear!

2058
01:30:26,988 --> 01:30:28,156
[cheering]

2059
01:30:28,222 --> 01:30:31,993
[Corey] Priest is down and--
Uso's gonna make the climb again.

2060
01:30:32,059 --> 01:30:35,496
[Cole] Jey, top rope! Uso Splash!

2061
01:30:35,563 --> 01:30:38,266
Cover for the World Heavyweight!

2062
01:30:38,332 --> 01:30:39,534
Oh my goodness.

2063
01:30:39,600 --> 01:30:41,269
-JD McDonagh--
-[Corey] A mighty--

2064
01:30:41,335 --> 01:30:43,337
[Cole] --put Priest's
foot on the bottom rope.

2065
01:30:43,404 --> 01:30:44,772
[booing]

2066
01:30:44,839 --> 01:30:47,341
[Corey] Somebody's gotta do something
about this guy.

2067
01:30:47,408 --> 01:30:51,245
[Cole] This is three on one out here.

2068
01:30:51,312 --> 01:30:55,316
[shouting]

2069
01:30:55,383 --> 01:31:00,388
JD McDonagh clearly just saved
The Championship for Damian Priest.

2070
01:31:00,455 --> 01:31:02,557
[chanting]

2071
01:31:02,623 --> 01:31:04,725
And we don't need a translator for that.

2072
01:31:04,792 --> 01:31:07,462
[chanting]

2073
01:31:09,397 --> 01:31:10,965
Because I agree.

2074
01:31:11,699 --> 01:31:12,900
[audience] Come on, Priest.

2075
01:31:12,967 --> 01:31:13,901
Come on, Priest.

2076
01:31:13,968 --> 01:31:16,571
[Corey] And in doing so,
JD McDonagh sucked the wind

2077
01:31:16,637 --> 01:31:19,240
out of this arena.
Notice how calm it's become.

2078
01:31:19,307 --> 01:31:22,276
That may be exactly
how Damian Priest wants it right now.

2079
01:31:22,343 --> 01:31:24,679
And JD McDonagh is to thank or blame,

2080
01:31:24,745 --> 01:31:26,147
depending on your perspective.

2081
01:31:26,214 --> 01:31:28,983
[chanting, applause]

2082
01:31:30,485 --> 01:31:33,020
[Cole]
And Damian Priest, no clue what hit him.

2083
01:31:33,087 --> 01:31:36,123
JD McDonagh knows what hit him,
though, a flying Uso!

2084
01:31:39,260 --> 01:31:41,095
[shouting]

2085
01:31:41,162 --> 01:31:42,964
And a spear to battle!

2086
01:31:44,165 --> 01:31:46,067
[Corey] Let's cut the Prince in half.

2087
01:31:46,133 --> 01:31:49,403
And yet again,
Jey Uso looking to make the long climb.

2088
01:31:49,470 --> 01:31:51,672
[Cole] Yeah,
but Priest making it back to his feet.

2089
01:31:51,739 --> 01:31:55,042
And Damian Priest drops Jey Uso,

2090
01:31:55,409 --> 01:31:57,378
causing him to lose his balance.

2091
01:31:57,879 --> 01:32:01,349
And now Jey Uso is where Priest wants him.

2092
01:32:02,683 --> 01:32:04,051
Damian Priest…

2093
01:32:06,153 --> 01:32:10,024
…lifting Jey Uso up high
with a South of Heaven choke slam

2094
01:32:10,958 --> 01:32:12,126
from the ropes.

2095
01:32:12,693 --> 01:32:13,995
1, 2…

2096
01:32:14,061 --> 01:32:16,497
-[Cole] And Damian Priest retains.
-[bell rings]

2097
01:32:16,564 --> 01:32:18,499
[metal music]

2098
01:32:18,566 --> 01:32:21,269
[Samantha] Here is your winner,

2099
01:32:22,103 --> 01:32:28,042
and still the World Heavyweight Champion,

2100
01:32:28,109 --> 01:32:33,281
"El Campeón," Damian Priest!

2101
01:32:33,347 --> 01:32:36,884
[Cole] Oh,
Damian Priest may not have wanted the help

2102
01:32:36,951 --> 01:32:40,421
of JD McDonagh and Finn Bálor
of Judgment Day,

2103
01:32:41,088 --> 01:32:45,793
but those two men ensured
that Damian Priest would still be

2104
01:32:45,860 --> 01:32:48,829
The World Heavyweight Champion.

2105
01:32:51,165 --> 01:32:55,436
And now Bálor
and JD McDonagh unloading on Jey Uso.

2106
01:32:55,503 --> 01:32:56,537
[Corey] Wait a minute.

2107
01:32:56,604 --> 01:33:00,041
[cheering]

2108
01:33:01,542 --> 01:33:03,044
I'm done.

2109
01:33:03,110 --> 01:33:06,514
[shouting]

2110
01:33:06,581 --> 01:33:08,015
-That's enough.
-[inaudible]

2111
01:33:08,082 --> 01:33:10,017
That's enough. That's enough.

2112
01:33:10,084 --> 01:33:11,018
He's done.

2113
01:33:11,085 --> 01:33:14,522
[muffled shouting]

2114
01:33:14,589 --> 01:33:17,992
[chanting]

2115
01:33:19,694 --> 01:33:21,495
Stand there. Stand there.

2116
01:33:23,064 --> 01:33:24,398
[Cole] Well, listen, Corey.

2117
01:33:24,465 --> 01:33:27,101
I follow these guys each
and every week on Monday Night Raw.

2118
01:33:27,168 --> 01:33:29,704
Damian Priest has made it pretty clear

2119
01:33:29,770 --> 01:33:33,240
over the past few weeks
that he does not want Bálor, McDonagh,

2120
01:33:33,908 --> 01:33:37,278
or anybody from Judgment Day
to get involved in his matches.

2121
01:33:37,345 --> 01:33:40,114
Now, granted, they did help him retain

2122
01:33:40,214 --> 01:33:41,716
The Championship tonight.

2123
01:33:41,782 --> 01:33:43,584
[Corey]
To the best of our knowledge, though,

2124
01:33:43,651 --> 01:33:47,021
McDonagh and Bálor both arrived
of their own volition,

2125
01:33:47,088 --> 01:33:51,225
took it upon themselves
to aid Damian Priest in his title defense.

2126
01:33:51,292 --> 01:33:55,363
It seemed as though Jey Uso
was about to make a dream come true,

2127
01:33:55,463 --> 01:33:59,033
but McDonagh would put
Priest's foot on the bottom rope.

2128
01:33:59,100 --> 01:34:02,803
And for his troubles,
the Irish ace would receive an attack

2129
01:34:02,870 --> 01:34:05,373
on the outside from Main Event Jey.

2130
01:34:05,439 --> 01:34:07,475
Same for Finn Bálor.

2131
01:34:07,541 --> 01:34:09,944
But this allowed Priest enough time

2132
01:34:10,011 --> 01:34:11,846
to set up shop

2133
01:34:13,314 --> 01:34:16,017
for a one-way ticket South of Heaven

2134
01:34:16,083 --> 01:34:18,319
for Main Event Jey Uso.

2135
01:34:18,652 --> 01:34:20,454
[vigorously] And still.

2136
01:34:20,955 --> 01:34:23,157
[Cole]
Well, Damian Priest has been adamant.

2137
01:34:24,859 --> 01:34:26,927
I want to do this on my own.

2138
01:34:28,095 --> 01:34:31,165
But in the end, a show of solidarity,

2139
01:34:31,232 --> 01:34:33,134
at least publicly,

2140
01:34:33,768 --> 01:34:37,004
here for Priest, McDonagh, Bálor.

2141
01:34:38,706 --> 01:34:40,574
It's been an incredible week here in Lyon.

2142
01:34:40,641 --> 01:34:43,611
We are in France, the third largest city,

2143
01:34:43,678 --> 01:34:45,913
about a two-hour train ride from Paris.

2144
01:34:45,980 --> 01:34:49,050
And this tonight is the penultimate stop

2145
01:34:49,116 --> 01:34:51,018
on what has been an incredible

2146
01:34:51,485 --> 01:34:52,887
European tour.

2147
01:34:52,953 --> 01:34:54,822
♪ If they want a battle
I'm ready for war ♪

2148
01:34:54,889 --> 01:34:55,823
♪ I'm ready for war ♪

2149
01:34:55,890 --> 01:34:57,658
[rock music]

2150
01:34:57,725 --> 01:35:01,128
Bologna, Italy, what's up?

2151
01:35:01,195 --> 01:35:02,797
[crowd chants] What's up?

2152
01:35:04,165 --> 01:35:05,099
Yeet!

2153
01:35:05,166 --> 01:35:08,569
[cheering]

2154
01:35:12,573 --> 01:35:14,041
[chanting]

2155
01:35:17,545 --> 01:35:21,515
[rock music]

2156
01:35:21,582 --> 01:35:23,984
[chanting]

2157
01:35:24,051 --> 01:35:27,455
[cheering]

2158
01:35:33,427 --> 01:35:39,433
[Corey] The highest grossing
SmackDown event in WWE history.

2159
01:35:40,334 --> 01:35:43,704
[chanting]

2160
01:35:49,543 --> 01:35:51,212
[cheering]

2161
01:35:53,247 --> 01:35:54,882
[cheering, applause]

2162
01:35:55,850 --> 01:35:58,853
[SPEAKING FRENCH]

2163
01:36:45,699 --> 01:36:48,169
[cheering]

2164
01:36:48,235 --> 01:36:50,905
[SPEAKING FRENCH]

2165
01:36:52,473 --> 01:36:53,474
["War" by ArrDee playing]

2166
01:36:53,541 --> 01:36:54,742
♪ Smiling faces ♪

2167
01:36:54,808 --> 01:36:56,710
[Cole]
Well, this is what Philippe just said.

2168
01:36:56,777 --> 01:36:58,846
This is the largest gate

2169
01:36:58,913 --> 01:37:03,784
of any arena show in WWE history.

2170
01:37:04,285 --> 01:37:05,619
Thank you, Lyon.

2171
01:37:05,686 --> 01:37:06,921
Thank you, France.

2172
01:37:06,987 --> 01:37:10,457
Thanks to everybody watching
at home to Backlash.

2173
01:37:10,524 --> 01:37:13,661
[Corey] While, we're sending
out special thanks, you-- thank yous,

2174
01:37:13,727 --> 01:37:16,030
perhaps I'd like to throw in merci

2175
01:37:16,096 --> 01:37:20,167
to Arrdee for "War,"
the official theme song of WWE Backlash.

2176
01:37:20,234 --> 01:37:22,469
It's featured on the album, Peer Pressure,

2177
01:37:22,536 --> 01:37:25,105
available now on Apple Music and Spotify.

2178
01:37:25,172 --> 01:37:27,208
[Cole]
Well, ladies and gentlemen, up next,

2179
01:37:27,274 --> 01:37:29,009
they've been the Tag Team Champions

2180
01:37:29,076 --> 01:37:30,945
since the end of January.

2181
01:37:31,011 --> 01:37:35,416
Up next, the Kabuki Warriors put the gold
on the line, Asuka and Kairi

2182
01:37:35,482 --> 01:37:38,819
against Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill.

2183
01:37:38,886 --> 01:37:40,754
It is live and it's next.

2184
01:37:40,821 --> 01:37:41,922
♪ If they want a battle ♪

2185
01:37:41,989 --> 01:37:43,490
♪ I'm ready for war
Woo ♪

2186
01:37:43,557 --> 01:37:45,593
♪ I come from the struggle
I love all the trouble ♪

2187
01:37:45,659 --> 01:37:46,660
♪ I've been here before ♪

2188
01:37:46,727 --> 01:37:47,895
♪ And I'm sick of the talk ♪

2189
01:37:47,962 --> 01:37:50,297
♪ With their smiling faces
Not anymore ♪

2190
01:37:50,364 --> 01:37:51,799
♪ Kick in the door ♪

2191
01:37:51,866 --> 01:37:53,634
♪ Kick in the door ♪

2192
01:37:53,701 --> 01:37:57,071
[hip-hop music]

2193
01:38:06,313 --> 01:38:07,314
[bell rings]

2194
01:38:07,381 --> 01:38:08,749
[Samantha] The following contest

2195
01:38:08,816 --> 01:38:10,884
is scheduled for One Fall, and it is for-

2196
01:38:10,951 --> 01:38:16,257
the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships!

2197
01:38:16,457 --> 01:38:20,327
Introducing first,
accompanied by Dakota Kai,

2198
01:38:20,394 --> 01:38:24,598
representing Damage CTRL, they are

2199
01:38:24,665 --> 01:38:29,103
the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions,

2200
01:38:29,169 --> 01:38:33,073
Asuka and Kairi Sane,

2201
01:38:33,507 --> 01:38:39,046
the Kabuki Warriors!

2202
01:38:39,313 --> 01:38:41,849
[Cole] Well, Corey,
the Damage CTRL is heading

2203
01:38:41,916 --> 01:38:44,485
to Monday nights
starting this coming Monday,

2204
01:38:44,551 --> 01:38:47,821
as the WWE draft goes into effect.

2205
01:38:47,888 --> 01:38:50,891
But as Tag Team Champions,
who can represent both brands.

2206
01:38:50,958 --> 01:38:53,027
[Corey] Selfishly, I hope
the Kabuki Warriors retain

2207
01:38:53,093 --> 01:38:57,064
so I can still enjoy my weekly fix
of Asuka on my television screen.

2208
01:38:57,131 --> 01:39:01,769
But Asuka and Kairi look poised
for a very, very high stakes matchup.

2209
01:39:04,905 --> 01:39:08,842
[Cole] Well, tonight,
WWE Backlash is brought to you

2210
01:39:08,909 --> 01:39:12,846
in part by PRIME Hydration,
the fastest growing beverage in history

2211
01:39:12,913 --> 01:39:15,649
and the official hydration drink of WWE.

2212
01:39:16,050 --> 01:39:18,752
With only 25 calories, zero added sugar,

2213
01:39:18,819 --> 01:39:22,656
BCAAs and electrolytes, drink PRIME.

2214
01:39:22,723 --> 01:39:26,293
You can see Logan Paul's logo
right in the middle of the ring.

2215
01:39:26,360 --> 01:39:28,996
And there's the PRIME Hydration table.

2216
01:39:29,063 --> 01:39:31,265
[Corey] I wish
it was closer to us than the French guys.

2217
01:39:31,332 --> 01:39:32,266
I'm sweating over here.

2218
01:39:32,333 --> 01:39:34,168
[Cole]
It's actually the hydration station.

2219
01:39:34,234 --> 01:39:36,937
I was hoping for you to prep me
because I make my mistake every week.

2220
01:39:37,004 --> 01:39:39,606
[Corey] I've heard, every third word
you've been saying all night.

2221
01:39:39,673 --> 01:39:40,708
Blame them, not me.

2222
01:39:45,779 --> 01:39:47,548
[Cole] The Kabuki Warriors won the titles

2223
01:39:47,614 --> 01:39:49,116
the last week of January.

2224
01:39:50,651 --> 01:39:53,921
Arguably,
since ousting Bayley from Damage CTRL,

2225
01:39:53,987 --> 01:39:58,459
they've become more wicked,
more sinister as a cohesive unit.

2226
01:40:00,027 --> 01:40:05,966
That could spell trouble
for our challengers tonight.

2227
01:40:06,033 --> 01:40:07,801
[applause]

2228
01:40:07,868 --> 01:40:10,371
♪ I'm on my own against the wall ♪

2229
01:40:10,437 --> 01:40:11,739
♪ The pressure's building ♪

2230
01:40:11,805 --> 01:40:13,640
♪ But no, I will never fall ♪

2231
01:40:13,707 --> 01:40:16,343
♪ Instead of crying, they hear me roar ♪

2232
01:40:16,410 --> 01:40:17,344
♪ They never ♪

2233
01:40:17,411 --> 01:40:19,513
[Samantha] And their opponents, first,

2234
01:40:19,580 --> 01:40:22,616
from Knoxville, Tennessee,

2235
01:40:22,683 --> 01:40:27,554
Bianca Belair!

2236
01:40:27,654 --> 01:40:30,190
[Cole] It has been an incredible week
for Bianca Belair.

2237
01:40:30,524 --> 01:40:33,961
She became just the third
woman in WWE history,

2238
01:40:34,027 --> 01:40:35,662
joining Kelly, Kelly, and Becky Lynch,

2239
01:40:35,729 --> 01:40:39,032
to be the number one
overall pick in the WWE draft.

2240
01:40:39,099 --> 01:40:42,169
She was the first Black woman
to ever be picked number one

2241
01:40:42,236 --> 01:40:43,771
in the Draft as well.

2242
01:40:43,837 --> 01:40:48,475
And tonight, Bianca looks to win
her first ever Tag Team Championship.

2243
01:40:48,542 --> 01:40:51,278
[Corey]
EST, certainly no stranger to gold.

2244
01:40:51,345 --> 01:40:54,581
A different situation,
of course, in Tag Team action.

2245
01:40:54,648 --> 01:40:57,284
But I don't know
if you could build somebody better

2246
01:40:57,351 --> 01:41:00,854
in a laboratory
to stand beside Bianca Belair

2247
01:41:00,921 --> 01:41:03,257
than who the EST has aligned herself with.

2248
01:41:03,357 --> 01:41:08,529
[Cole] Bianca Belair, who has had issues
with Damage CTRL for many, many months,

2249
01:41:08,595 --> 01:41:10,664
great rivalry over the Raw Championship

2250
01:41:10,731 --> 01:41:14,368
with Asuka last year.

2251
01:41:14,435 --> 01:41:18,372
[cheering]

2252
01:41:18,439 --> 01:41:19,873
[hip-hop music]

2253
01:41:19,940 --> 01:41:26,880
♪ A scan is coming ♪

2254
01:41:43,330 --> 01:41:45,365
[cheering]

2255
01:41:45,432 --> 01:41:47,968
[Samantha] And her tag team partner

2256
01:41:48,035 --> 01:41:52,673
from Vero Beach, Florida,

2257
01:41:52,739 --> 01:41:56,877
Jade Cargill!

2258
01:41:56,944 --> 01:41:59,913
[Cole] The first conversation
that I've ever had with this woman--

2259
01:41:59,980 --> 01:42:01,181
They love me.

2260
01:42:01,248 --> 01:42:03,317
[Cole]
…Jade Cargill, she told me, Corey--

2261
01:42:03,383 --> 01:42:05,486
Hate all you want.

2262
01:42:05,552 --> 01:42:08,155
[Cole]
…that she wants to be a household name.

2263
01:42:08,222 --> 01:42:11,024
Well, she is well on her way
to doing just that.

2264
01:42:11,091 --> 01:42:15,095
She made her debut
in WWE back at the Royal Rumble.

2265
01:42:15,162 --> 01:42:20,834
And in that matchup,
Corey, she eliminated Nia Jax,

2266
01:42:20,901 --> 01:42:24,238
Becky Lynch, and Naomi.

2267
01:42:24,304 --> 01:42:26,139
[Corey] Jade Cargill, second to none

2268
01:42:26,206 --> 01:42:29,843
when it comes to belief
in herself and self-confidence.

2269
01:42:29,910 --> 01:42:31,945
And there's no one
on earth who would argue

2270
01:42:32,012 --> 01:42:35,115
that the confidence
hasn't been well earned.

2271
01:42:35,182 --> 01:42:39,119
Jade Cargill is
a once in a generation athlete.

2272
01:42:39,186 --> 01:42:41,054
[Cole] And when you team Jade Cargill

2273
01:42:41,121 --> 01:42:44,324
with Bianca Belair, what an amazing,

2274
01:42:44,391 --> 01:42:48,228
charismatic, stunning tag team.

2275
01:42:48,929 --> 01:42:51,865
[Corey]
And what Jade Cargill lacks in experience,

2276
01:42:51,932 --> 01:42:54,434
Bianca Belair has likely experienced.

2277
01:42:54,501 --> 01:42:57,404
The EST has main evented WrestleMania.

2278
01:42:57,471 --> 01:43:00,174
The ESP has been
to the top of every mountain

2279
01:43:00,240 --> 01:43:03,177
you can think of aside
from the Tag Team title mountain.

2280
01:43:03,243 --> 01:43:04,978
And that could all change tonight.

2281
01:43:05,045 --> 01:43:07,181
But I guarantee you, the Kabuki Warriors

2282
01:43:07,247 --> 01:43:11,084
do not plan on going down
without the fights of their lives.

2283
01:43:11,151 --> 01:43:16,223
[Cole] Jade Cargill's
first title match here in WWE.

2284
01:43:16,290 --> 01:43:18,659
[Corey] That's got to be
some kind of record, no?

2285
01:43:18,725 --> 01:43:20,561
She wrestled at the Royal Rumble match.

2286
01:43:20,627 --> 01:43:24,231
She wrestled at WrestleMania
alongside Bianca Belair and Naomi

2287
01:43:24,298 --> 01:43:26,033
to defeat Damage CTRL.

2288
01:43:26,099 --> 01:43:28,235
This is her third match on television

2289
01:43:28,302 --> 01:43:30,470
that I can recall at a Premium Live event.

2290
01:43:30,537 --> 01:43:32,973
[Cole] And her first title match in WWE.

2291
01:43:33,040 --> 01:43:35,175
She says she wants to capture gold.

2292
01:43:35,242 --> 01:43:36,443
She could do that tonight.

2293
01:43:36,510 --> 01:43:38,946
She wants to headline WrestleMania

2294
01:43:39,012 --> 01:43:42,149
and she wants to get people talking.

2295
01:43:42,215 --> 01:43:45,986
[Corey] Well, last night, Bianca Belair
Jade Cargill on Friday Night SmackDown

2296
01:43:46,053 --> 01:43:48,222
created plenty of buzz
with their teamwork.

2297
01:43:48,288 --> 01:43:50,524
[cheering]

2298
01:43:50,591 --> 01:43:53,393
[Cole] So let's first talk
about The Champions, Asuka

2299
01:43:53,460 --> 01:43:54,461
and Kairi Sane.

2300
01:43:54,528 --> 01:43:58,365
Corey, what do they need to do
to knock off Belair and Cargill tonight?

2301
01:43:58,432 --> 01:44:01,602
[Corey] Well, much like Bianca has
the experience advantage on her team,

2302
01:44:01,668 --> 01:44:05,005
Asuka and Kairi both have
significantly more experience

2303
01:44:05,072 --> 01:44:09,142
than both of their opponents.
Asuka, we know, is a lethal striker,

2304
01:44:09,209 --> 01:44:11,245
a brutal submission specialist.

2305
01:44:11,311 --> 01:44:12,879
Kairi Sane is unpredictable.

2306
01:44:12,946 --> 01:44:14,982
You need to stick
with what brought you to the dance

2307
01:44:15,048 --> 01:44:16,950
because it could come down
to Tag Team chemistry.

2308
01:44:17,017 --> 01:44:19,486
Jade and the EST are
impressive physically,

2309
01:44:19,553 --> 01:44:21,922
but they haven't spent
much time teaming together.

2310
01:44:21,989 --> 01:44:23,557
[Cole] Bianca Belair may know Asuka

2311
01:44:23,624 --> 01:44:25,425
better than anyone in WWE.

2312
01:44:25,492 --> 01:44:28,595
[chanting, applause]

2313
01:44:28,662 --> 01:44:31,264
[Corey] No fear being shown
by Belair in the early moments.

2314
01:44:31,331 --> 01:44:32,766
-[Cole] Yeah.
-[Corey] Good Lord.

2315
01:44:32,833 --> 01:44:35,168
[Cole] Not surprised at all
that Belair decided to start

2316
01:44:35,235 --> 01:44:36,637
this matchup for her team.

2317
01:44:36,703 --> 01:44:38,672
[shouting]

2318
01:44:38,739 --> 01:44:42,209
And Bianca with a shoulder
tackle taking out Asuka.

2319
01:44:42,276 --> 01:44:44,611
[Corey] What we've seen,
if you look back at WrestleMania,

2320
01:44:44,678 --> 01:44:46,380
even Friday Night SmackDown last night,

2321
01:44:46,446 --> 01:44:48,215
Jade Cargill is sort of the--

2322
01:44:48,282 --> 01:44:49,449
the beginning of the end.

2323
01:44:49,516 --> 01:44:52,586
When the tag is made,
Cargill is like a bulldozer.

2324
01:44:52,653 --> 01:44:56,356
She comes in and it's nonstop power
in motion, and then the bell rings.

2325
01:44:56,423 --> 01:44:57,924
It's amazing.

2326
01:44:57,991 --> 01:45:00,294
Beautiful pinning combination by Asuka.
Shoulders down.

2327
01:45:00,360 --> 01:45:02,029
[Cole] And a kick-out by Belair.

2328
01:45:02,095 --> 01:45:03,030
Two count.

2329
01:45:03,096 --> 01:45:05,899
Now Asuka trying
to put Bianca Belair away.

2330
01:45:05,966 --> 01:45:08,335
[Corey] And for the octopus submission.

2331
01:45:08,402 --> 01:45:10,304
Belair in trouble here.

2332
01:45:10,370 --> 01:45:11,605
Zero ability to tag.

2333
01:45:11,672 --> 01:45:13,407
Cargill is only a few feet away.

2334
01:45:13,473 --> 01:45:15,642
[Cole] Yeah,
great submission move here by Asuka.

2335
01:45:15,709 --> 01:45:19,880
Bianca Belair looking
to power out of this.

2336
01:45:19,946 --> 01:45:21,348
Oh!

2337
01:45:21,415 --> 01:45:22,816
-[Corey] One way to do it.
-Asuka!

2338
01:45:22,883 --> 01:45:23,850
Asuka!

2339
01:45:23,917 --> 01:45:27,521
[Cole] And Asuka cleared her corner.

2340
01:45:27,587 --> 01:45:28,789
Missed wildly with a kick.

2341
01:45:28,855 --> 01:45:30,190
Bianca missed with a right hand.

2342
01:45:30,257 --> 01:45:32,559
Dropped toehold by Asuka.

2343
01:45:32,626 --> 01:45:34,528
And now Kairi Sane
looking to take advantage.

2344
01:45:34,594 --> 01:45:35,529
Bianca made her pay.

2345
01:45:35,595 --> 01:45:38,799
[shouting]

2346
01:45:40,167 --> 01:45:42,536
And there could be looking
for the stalling vertical suplex.

2347
01:45:42,602 --> 01:45:43,537
[Corey] Oh.

2348
01:45:43,603 --> 01:45:44,504
[Cole] Oh!

2349
01:45:44,571 --> 01:45:46,606
[Corey] I like this,
a sense of urgency from Belair.

2350
01:45:46,673 --> 01:45:48,275
Not wasting any time not showing off,

2351
01:45:48,342 --> 01:45:52,279
just driving Asuka down
and now looking to make the tag.

2352
01:45:52,346 --> 01:45:55,148
[cheering]

2353
01:45:55,215 --> 01:45:56,783
[Cole] And here comes Jade Cargill.

2354
01:46:01,988 --> 01:46:03,924
Facing off with Kairi Sane.

2355
01:46:03,990 --> 01:46:05,692
[chanting]

2356
01:46:05,759 --> 01:46:09,096
Kyrie, of course,
a former NXT Women's Champion,

2357
01:46:09,162 --> 01:46:11,431
won the Mae Young classic.

2358
01:46:11,498 --> 01:46:12,566
Two-time tag champ.

2359
01:46:12,632 --> 01:46:13,567
Waistlock.

2360
01:46:13,633 --> 01:46:14,568
Just slung away.

2361
01:46:14,634 --> 01:46:16,770
No one's coming.

2362
01:46:16,837 --> 01:46:17,904
[Cole] …by Cargill.

2363
01:46:17,971 --> 01:46:18,905
[shouting]

2364
01:46:18,972 --> 01:46:20,974
[Cole]
Went for a spear, blocked by Cargill.

2365
01:46:21,041 --> 01:46:21,975
There's the power.

2366
01:46:22,042 --> 01:46:24,077
Kyrie lands on her feet from behind.

2367
01:46:24,144 --> 01:46:25,078
Kick to the spine.

2368
01:46:25,145 --> 01:46:27,914
[Corey]
Got to admire the guts of Kairi Sane,

2369
01:46:27,981 --> 01:46:29,916
charging at a powerhouse like Cargill.

2370
01:46:29,983 --> 01:46:31,151
[shouting]

2371
01:46:31,218 --> 01:46:33,353
[Cole] Kyrie caught.

2372
01:46:33,420 --> 01:46:35,222
-[Corey] Uh-oh.
-[Cole] Oh!

2373
01:46:35,288 --> 01:46:36,223
Backbreaker.

2374
01:46:36,289 --> 01:46:37,391
Knee to the spine.

2375
01:46:37,457 --> 01:46:40,060
[cheering]

2376
01:46:40,127 --> 01:46:42,629
And Cargill just a joy to watch.

2377
01:46:42,696 --> 01:46:43,897
Absolute powerhouse.

2378
01:46:43,964 --> 01:46:45,832
[applause]

2379
01:46:45,899 --> 01:46:50,737
[Corey] See the agony washing
over the face of Kairi Sane.

2380
01:46:50,804 --> 01:46:52,706
[Cole]
And now after that power display,

2381
01:46:52,773 --> 01:46:54,941
going to once again tag in the EST.

2382
01:46:55,008 --> 01:46:56,710
[Corey]
And I've got to be honest with you,

2383
01:46:56,777 --> 01:47:00,614
I'm extremely impressed thus far
by the strategy from Belair and Cargill.

2384
01:47:00,680 --> 01:47:01,615
Keep it simple.

2385
01:47:01,681 --> 01:47:03,049
Don't try to get too complicated!

2386
01:47:03,116 --> 01:47:04,050
[Cole] Oh!

2387
01:47:04,117 --> 01:47:05,352
[Corey] Good god, man!

2388
01:47:05,419 --> 01:47:07,521
[Cole]
Kairi Sane almost driven through the mat!

2389
01:47:07,587 --> 01:47:09,189
[cheering]

2390
01:47:09,256 --> 01:47:11,691
Talk about a superhero-like Tag Team.

2391
01:47:16,096 --> 01:47:18,064
[shouting]

2392
01:47:18,131 --> 01:47:20,901
And now Bianca,
the three-time world Champion,

2393
01:47:20,967 --> 01:47:24,137
with the moonsault cover
to try to win the Tag Team gold

2394
01:47:24,204 --> 01:47:25,338
and a kick-out at two.

2395
01:47:25,405 --> 01:47:27,808
[chanting and applause]

2396
01:47:27,874 --> 01:47:30,977
[Corey] Take another look
at this otherworldly power of Cargill

2397
01:47:31,044 --> 01:47:33,480
and Belair together.

2398
01:47:33,547 --> 01:47:35,282
Kairi had to be about 10 feet in the air.

2399
01:47:35,348 --> 01:47:36,283
Look at that.

2400
01:47:36,349 --> 01:47:37,584
[chanting]

2401
01:47:37,651 --> 01:47:38,885
It's not the fall that hurts.

2402
01:47:38,952 --> 01:47:40,854
It's the sudden stop at the end.

2403
01:47:40,921 --> 01:47:45,091
[Cole] Kairi Sane has been
punished by Cargill and Belair.

2404
01:47:45,158 --> 01:47:46,793
Shoulder to the midsection.

2405
01:47:46,860 --> 01:47:50,063
[chanting]

2406
01:47:50,130 --> 01:47:52,999
Bianca feeding off the WWE fans here.

2407
01:47:53,066 --> 01:47:56,269
[chanting]

2408
01:47:56,336 --> 01:47:58,505
[Corey] I have heard
approximately every woman

2409
01:47:58,572 --> 01:48:00,874
on the roster talk about how terribly

2410
01:48:00,941 --> 01:48:04,010
it hurts to have your skull
pounded on by Bianca Belair

2411
01:48:04,077 --> 01:48:05,278
in the top turnbuckle.

2412
01:48:05,345 --> 01:48:08,381
[Cole] Well, Kairi tried
to use the hair to her advantage.

2413
01:48:08,448 --> 01:48:10,016
Bianca won't let that happen.

2414
01:48:10,083 --> 01:48:11,818
[chanting]

2415
01:48:11,885 --> 01:48:14,387
[Corey] Kairi perhaps wisely
rolling to the outside,

2416
01:48:14,454 --> 01:48:15,655
looking for some respite.

2417
01:48:15,722 --> 01:48:18,325
Champion's advantage is in play.

2418
01:48:18,391 --> 01:48:22,529
The Champions must be pinned
or submitted to lose their titles.

2419
01:48:22,596 --> 01:48:23,697
[Cole] Lands on her feet.

2420
01:48:23,763 --> 01:48:26,500
Asuka takes advantage with a wicked kick.

2421
01:48:26,566 --> 01:48:29,169
That just stuns Bianca Belair.

2422
01:48:29,236 --> 01:48:31,471
[Corey] And you can hear Asuka
on the outside trying

2423
01:48:31,538 --> 01:48:32,806
to quarterback for her team.

2424
01:48:33,573 --> 01:48:36,042
Calling Kairi into position.

2425
01:48:36,109 --> 01:48:38,044
[Cole] Big smile on her face.

2426
01:48:38,111 --> 01:48:39,379
She heckles.

2427
01:48:39,446 --> 01:48:41,982
Crossbody off the top rope to the floor.

2428
01:48:42,048 --> 01:48:43,250
[applause]

2429
01:48:43,316 --> 01:48:44,351
[Corey] Brutal landing.

2430
01:48:44,417 --> 01:48:45,919
I'm not entirely sure Kairi didn't--

2431
01:48:45,986 --> 01:48:46,920
[shouting]

2432
01:48:46,987 --> 01:48:48,688
[Corey] …catch Bianca Belair in the face

2433
01:48:48,755 --> 01:48:49,756
with that crossbody.

2434
01:48:49,823 --> 01:48:51,024
Let's take another look.

2435
01:48:51,091 --> 01:48:53,093
Full extension.

2436
01:48:53,159 --> 01:48:54,227
Crashing down, yeah.

2437
01:48:54,294 --> 01:48:55,562
[shouts]

2438
01:48:55,629 --> 01:49:01,301
[Cole] And just like that,
the Kabuki Warriors in control.

2439
01:49:01,368 --> 01:49:03,036
Cover here by Sane.

2440
01:49:03,103 --> 01:49:04,604
Kick-out at two.

2441
01:49:04,671 --> 01:49:06,773
Kairi Sane on a couple of occasions

2442
01:49:06,873 --> 01:49:10,944
using the long-braided hair
of Bianca Belair to her advantage.

2443
01:49:11,011 --> 01:49:14,080
[chanting and applause]

2444
01:49:15,081 --> 01:49:17,217
Now, tag made.

2445
01:49:17,284 --> 01:49:20,654
Here comes Asuka,
a four-time World Champion,

2446
01:49:20,720 --> 01:49:24,157
four-time Tag Team Champion, NXT champ,

2447
01:49:24,224 --> 01:49:26,359
Royal Rumble winner,
Money in the Bank winner as well.

2448
01:49:26,426 --> 01:49:27,761
Asuka has done it all.

2449
01:49:27,827 --> 01:49:28,995
[chanting]

2450
01:49:29,062 --> 01:49:30,764
[Corey] Belair now desperately fighting

2451
01:49:30,830 --> 01:49:33,266
her way out of the clutches
of the Kabuki Warriors.

2452
01:49:33,333 --> 01:49:34,734
Come on! Let's go!

2453
01:49:34,801 --> 01:49:36,102
Come on!

2454
01:49:36,169 --> 01:49:37,103
[Cole] Sliding D.

2455
01:49:37,170 --> 01:49:38,305
[shouts]

2456
01:49:38,371 --> 01:49:40,040
[Cole] Working well as a double team.

2457
01:49:40,106 --> 01:49:41,541
Sliding knee by Asuka.

2458
01:49:41,608 --> 01:49:43,443
Cover to retain the tag titles.

2459
01:49:43,510 --> 01:49:45,245
Belair's got to kick at two.

2460
01:49:45,312 --> 01:49:48,682
[chanting and applause]

2461
01:49:52,385 --> 01:49:53,954
[Corey] Margo watching along intently.

2462
01:49:54,020 --> 01:49:57,257
[chanting and applause]

2463
01:49:59,225 --> 01:50:01,661
[booing]

2464
01:50:01,728 --> 01:50:03,797
[Cole]
Asuka just trying to continue to punish

2465
01:50:03,863 --> 01:50:07,267
and torment Belair here.

2466
01:50:07,334 --> 01:50:09,235
[Corey]
Again, you brought up the point earlier

2467
01:50:09,302 --> 01:50:11,338
that Belair and Asuka have been rivals

2468
01:50:11,404 --> 01:50:12,672
for what feels like ever.

2469
01:50:12,739 --> 01:50:15,275
Bianca knows what she needs
to do to take down Asuka.

2470
01:50:15,342 --> 01:50:18,411
Asuka believes
she knows how to beat the EST.

2471
01:50:18,478 --> 01:50:19,946
[Cole] And look at the well-placed

2472
01:50:20,013 --> 01:50:21,381
strikes to the back of the knee,

2473
01:50:21,448 --> 01:50:24,918
not allowing Belair to get any bounce
to make a tag to her partner, Cargill.

2474
01:50:24,985 --> 01:50:26,152
And here comes Kairi Sane.

2475
01:50:26,219 --> 01:50:29,589
And yet another double team coming,
perhaps, from the Kabuki Warriors.

2476
01:50:29,656 --> 01:50:32,892
[audience chanting] EST, EST, EST, EST.

2477
01:50:32,959 --> 01:50:35,428
[Cole]
The EST chants ringing through the arena

2478
01:50:35,495 --> 01:50:39,966
here in Lyon, France,
trying to rally Bianca Belair.

2479
01:50:40,033 --> 01:50:41,434
-[shouts]
-[Cole] Kairi.

2480
01:50:41,501 --> 01:50:42,936
[Corey] There it is. Sliding deep.

2481
01:50:43,003 --> 01:50:43,937
Bottom turnbuckle.

2482
01:50:44,004 --> 01:50:44,938
Come on, D!

2483
01:50:45,005 --> 01:50:46,706
[applause]

2484
01:50:46,773 --> 01:50:50,810
[Cole]
Sane and Asuka, that frenzied control.

2485
01:50:50,877 --> 01:50:51,811
Top rope!

2486
01:50:51,878 --> 01:50:53,013
[Corey] Oh, nailed it.

2487
01:50:53,079 --> 01:50:54,614
[Cole] And is it enough to retain,

2488
01:50:54,681 --> 01:50:56,182
stacking up Bianca Belair?

2489
01:50:56,249 --> 01:50:57,884
Shoulders are now down.

2490
01:50:57,951 --> 01:50:59,686
The official.

2491
01:50:59,753 --> 01:51:00,920
Dangler in perfect position.

2492
01:51:00,987 --> 01:51:03,657
[chanting, applause]

2493
01:51:03,723 --> 01:51:06,860
[Corey] And here is Kairi Sane
launching herself from the top--

2494
01:51:06,926 --> 01:51:08,294
[Cole] Impact.

2495
01:51:08,361 --> 01:51:09,829
[Corey] Full impact on the forearm.

2496
01:51:09,896 --> 01:51:11,531
[chanting, applause]

2497
01:51:11,598 --> 01:51:13,033
And the Kabuki Warriors have done

2498
01:51:13,099 --> 01:51:15,435
a spectacular job
of cutting the ring in half

2499
01:51:15,502 --> 01:51:17,670
-for these last few moments.
-[Cole] And now Asuka.

2500
01:51:17,737 --> 01:51:18,705
Nobody home.

2501
01:51:18,772 --> 01:51:20,073
Belair rolled out of harm's way.

2502
01:51:20,140 --> 01:51:22,075
Opportunity now for Bianca
perhaps to make a tag.

2503
01:51:22,142 --> 01:51:23,677
[Corey] I'm certain the Kabuki Warriors

2504
01:51:23,743 --> 01:51:26,379
strategized a way to try
to keep Belair as far away

2505
01:51:26,446 --> 01:51:31,184
from Cargill as possible
and Cargill out of the ring

2506
01:51:31,251 --> 01:51:33,553
as much as they can.

2507
01:51:33,620 --> 01:51:35,021
Jawbreaker by the EST.

2508
01:51:35,088 --> 01:51:36,656
[Cole] Base created. Wait a minute.

2509
01:51:36,723 --> 01:51:38,191
Roll up here to try to win.

2510
01:51:38,258 --> 01:51:40,627
Asuka kicks-out.

2511
01:51:40,693 --> 01:51:43,863
[Corey] Sudden kick to the body
stops Bianca in her tracks.

2512
01:51:43,930 --> 01:51:46,299
[chanting, applause]

2513
01:51:50,070 --> 01:51:52,038
[Cole] And now Asuka just taking her time.

2514
01:51:52,105 --> 01:51:53,039
Oh, look at that.

2515
01:51:53,106 --> 01:51:54,407
[cheering]

2516
01:51:54,474 --> 01:51:57,811
[Corey] Belair able to reverse
the suplex attempt by Asuka.

2517
01:51:57,877 --> 01:51:59,612
[Cole] Asuka collapsing near her corner.

2518
01:51:59,679 --> 01:52:01,915
Kairi Sane, few fingertips away.

2519
01:52:01,981 --> 01:52:04,918
Belair trying to make it
across the ring to Jade Cargill.

2520
01:52:04,984 --> 01:52:07,554
Asuka trying to tag Kairi Sane.

2521
01:52:07,620 --> 01:52:09,155
Kairi is legal.

2522
01:52:09,222 --> 01:52:12,058
Bianca Belair trying
to drag herself to the corner.

2523
01:52:12,125 --> 01:52:15,695
Sane using Belair
to knock Cargill off the apron.

2524
01:52:15,762 --> 01:52:18,798
[Corey]
Absolutely fantastic situational awareness

2525
01:52:18,865 --> 01:52:19,933
by Kairi Sane.

2526
01:52:19,999 --> 01:52:21,968
[booing]

2527
01:52:22,035 --> 01:52:25,305
Stopping the tag
before disaster was possible.

2528
01:52:25,371 --> 01:52:28,675
[chanting, applause]

2529
01:52:31,678 --> 01:52:35,248
[Cole] On a slap by Belair,
trying to create separation again.

2530
01:52:35,315 --> 01:52:37,283
Kairi whipped across the ring, hanging on.

2531
01:52:37,350 --> 01:52:38,818
Belair runs into an elbow. Tag made.

2532
01:52:38,885 --> 01:52:39,819
Here comes Asuka

2533
01:52:39,886 --> 01:52:40,987
This is legal.

2534
01:52:41,054 --> 01:52:42,455
[Cole] Oh, great frequent tags.

2535
01:52:42,522 --> 01:52:43,590
Wait a minute.

2536
01:52:43,656 --> 01:52:45,091
Kairi Sane up over the top!

2537
01:52:45,158 --> 01:52:46,759
[shouting]

2538
01:52:46,826 --> 01:52:48,194
And now the double team.

2539
01:52:48,261 --> 01:52:52,699
Belair is in trouble
to retain for the Kabuki Warriors.

2540
01:52:52,766 --> 01:52:54,734
And Belair kicks at two.

2541
01:52:54,801 --> 01:52:57,871
[chanting, applause]

2542
01:53:05,478 --> 01:53:06,880
[Corey] This is the side of Asuka.

2543
01:53:06,946 --> 01:53:08,414
I believe we're going to need to see

2544
01:53:08,481 --> 01:53:11,084
if the Kabuki Warriors plan
on leaving France as Champion.

2545
01:53:11,151 --> 01:53:12,318
[shouting]

2546
01:53:12,385 --> 01:53:14,387
[Cole]
Trying to continue to punish Belair.

2547
01:53:14,454 --> 01:53:19,125
[Corey] The absolutely brutal,
borderline sadistic submission specialist.

2548
01:53:19,192 --> 01:53:21,528
For most of her tenure in WWE,

2549
01:53:21,594 --> 01:53:23,396
Asuka has been one of, if not the most,

2550
01:53:23,463 --> 01:53:26,032
feared woman on the roster,
for good reason.

2551
01:53:26,099 --> 01:53:27,967
The EST doesn't buy in anymore.

2552
01:53:28,034 --> 01:53:31,004
[Cole]
Trying to power up with Asuka locked in!

2553
01:53:31,070 --> 01:53:32,772
Asuka's on her shoulder!

2554
01:53:32,839 --> 01:53:33,773
Tag made!

2555
01:53:33,840 --> 01:53:36,676
Kairi's legal!

2556
01:53:36,743 --> 01:53:37,744
[Corey] Tug of war over

2557
01:53:37,844 --> 01:53:39,879
Asuka [chatter]

2558
01:53:39,946 --> 01:53:41,281
[booing]

2559
01:53:41,347 --> 01:53:42,916
Again, I believe-- I'm sorry,

2560
01:53:42,982 --> 01:53:45,518
Kairi Sane is legal
for the Kabuki Warriors.

2561
01:53:45,585 --> 01:53:46,853
[Cole] Made the tag.

2562
01:53:46,920 --> 01:53:48,254
And Kairi calling for the elbow.

2563
01:53:48,321 --> 01:53:51,391
This is the double team
that the Warriors have used.

2564
01:53:51,457 --> 01:53:52,959
Not effective there.

2565
01:53:53,026 --> 01:53:56,396
Kairi, up over the top,
rolls through Belair, surviving.

2566
01:53:56,462 --> 01:53:59,699
And, again, trying to use
Belair's hair to her advantage,

2567
01:53:59,766 --> 01:54:01,568
as she's done
throughout much of the matchup.

2568
01:54:01,634 --> 01:54:03,236
-[shouting]
-Come on.

2569
01:54:03,303 --> 01:54:05,371
[Corey] Hey listen,
the Kabuki Warriors not paying

2570
01:54:05,438 --> 01:54:07,407
much attention to the referee,
Dan Angler's count

2571
01:54:07,473 --> 01:54:09,475
because if they get disqualified,
guess what?

2572
01:54:09,542 --> 01:54:10,743
They keep The Championship.

2573
01:54:10,810 --> 01:54:12,312
No sweat off the Warriors' back.

2574
01:54:12,378 --> 01:54:16,282
[Cole]
Belair's got to submit or pin the Warriors

2575
01:54:16,349 --> 01:54:17,483
to win the tag titles.

2576
01:54:17,550 --> 01:54:19,219
-[shouts]
-[Cole] Bianca to the corner.

2577
01:54:19,285 --> 01:54:20,220
Tag made.

2578
01:54:20,286 --> 01:54:21,554
Here comes Jade Cargill.

2579
01:54:21,621 --> 01:54:23,056
The powerhouse is legal.

2580
01:54:23,122 --> 01:54:24,190
Cargill, crossbody.

2581
01:54:24,257 --> 01:54:25,191
[Corey] Oh.

2582
01:54:25,258 --> 01:54:27,060
[Cole]
Off that top rope, that springboard.

2583
01:54:27,126 --> 01:54:28,228
[Corey] She can fly.

2584
01:54:28,294 --> 01:54:29,229
Oh, man.

2585
01:54:29,295 --> 01:54:30,230
[Cole] Caught Kairi.

2586
01:54:30,296 --> 01:54:31,998
Asuka ducked underneath,
but ran into a boot

2587
01:54:32,065 --> 01:54:32,966
on the other side.

2588
01:54:33,032 --> 01:54:35,301
[Corey] That pump kick
just kicked The Empress of Tomorrow

2589
01:54:35,368 --> 01:54:36,336
into next week.

2590
01:54:36,402 --> 01:54:39,105
[cheering]

2591
01:54:41,975 --> 01:54:44,410
[Cole]
Margo, Stinger Splash in the corner.

2592
01:54:44,477 --> 01:54:46,079
One on the other side now to Kairi.

2593
01:54:46,145 --> 01:54:48,581
[shouting]

2594
01:54:48,648 --> 01:54:52,218
Jade Cargill, all over the rink,
dumps Asuka, turns her attention now

2595
01:54:52,285 --> 01:54:55,989
to Kairi Sane,
lifts Kairi up and slams her down!

2596
01:54:56,055 --> 01:54:56,990
Cover!

2597
01:54:57,056 --> 01:54:59,158
Stacks her up for the titles!

2598
01:54:59,225 --> 01:55:01,961
Asuka breaks things up.

2599
01:55:02,028 --> 01:55:05,298
[chanting, applause]

2600
01:55:05,365 --> 01:55:07,100
[Corey]
Take another look at the athleticism

2601
01:55:07,166 --> 01:55:08,902
possessed by Jade Cargill.

2602
01:55:08,968 --> 01:55:11,471
A springboard cross-body block.

2603
01:55:11,537 --> 01:55:14,274
When you are all muscle,
that can end a match.

2604
01:55:14,340 --> 01:55:17,410
There's the power on display again.

2605
01:55:17,477 --> 01:55:20,380
And Asuka,
at the very last possible millisecond,

2606
01:55:20,446 --> 01:55:21,547
keeps this one alive.

2607
01:55:21,614 --> 01:55:25,218
[Cole] And, again,
looking to military press Kairi Sane.

2608
01:55:25,285 --> 01:55:28,888
Puts Kairi on her shoulders
and, again, just slams her to the mat.

2609
01:55:28,955 --> 01:55:30,089
Let's go!

2610
01:55:30,156 --> 01:55:33,459
[cheering]

2611
01:55:40,166 --> 01:55:42,402
Hey, that's illegal.

2612
01:55:42,468 --> 01:55:44,604
[Corey] Cargill, once again,
looking for the pump kick.

2613
01:55:44,671 --> 01:55:47,674
-Asuka sends-- spinning back fists.
-[Cole] And another one.

2614
01:55:47,740 --> 01:55:49,842
And Asuka unloading now on Cargill.

2615
01:55:49,909 --> 01:55:52,478
[shouting]

2616
01:55:52,545 --> 01:55:54,480
Oh, man.

2617
01:55:54,547 --> 01:55:57,583
[Corey] Welcome
to the Kabuki Warriors, Jade Cargill.

2618
01:55:57,650 --> 01:55:59,218
[shouting]

2619
01:55:59,285 --> 01:56:00,253
[Cole] oh, my god.

2620
01:56:00,320 --> 01:56:01,554
[Corey] Backbreaker by Sane.

2621
01:56:01,621 --> 01:56:02,622
Shoulders down.

2622
01:56:02,689 --> 01:56:04,057
Kairi, you're not legal.

2623
01:56:04,123 --> 01:56:05,058
You tagged yourself.

2624
01:56:05,124 --> 01:56:07,060
[Corey] Great move by the official.

2625
01:56:07,126 --> 01:56:08,361
Amidst the chaos--

2626
01:56:08,428 --> 01:56:09,362
[Cole] Dan Angler.

2627
01:56:09,429 --> 01:56:10,830
[Corey] Great call by Dan Angler.

2628
01:56:10,897 --> 01:56:12,365
[Cole] Trying to explain to Kairi,

2629
01:56:12,432 --> 01:56:13,633
saying that you're not legal.

2630
01:56:13,700 --> 01:56:15,635
And she-- he waves off the possible cover.

2631
01:56:15,702 --> 01:56:16,636
[chanting]

2632
01:56:16,703 --> 01:56:19,205
[Corey] That's then-
a great heads up call by Angler.

2633
01:56:19,272 --> 01:56:20,340
[chanting]

2634
01:56:20,406 --> 01:56:22,842
A little shocking
that this deep into a World Tag team

2635
01:56:22,909 --> 01:56:27,347
title reign that Kairi Sane,
still unsure of the legalities of things.

2636
01:56:27,413 --> 01:56:29,182
[chanting]

2637
01:56:29,248 --> 01:56:31,250
[Cole] it's been
a fast-paced matchup, Corey.

2638
01:56:31,317 --> 01:56:32,919
[Corey] I understand. It's been chaotic.

2639
01:56:32,986 --> 01:56:36,022
It's been downright madness,
but we're talking about the elite team

2640
01:56:36,089 --> 01:56:37,423
in the Women's Tag Team division.

2641
01:56:37,490 --> 01:56:40,326
[Cole] When you're in the ring
with Jade Cargill, you wanna put her away

2642
01:56:40,393 --> 01:56:42,261
-as quick as he can.
-[Corey] Sure.

2643
01:56:42,328 --> 01:56:44,297
[Cole]
Sneak one over on the official, perhaps.

2644
01:56:44,364 --> 01:56:45,498
Asuka now is legal.

2645
01:56:45,565 --> 01:56:46,899
The waist lock on Cargill.

2646
01:56:46,966 --> 01:56:50,403
A couple of elbows.

2647
01:56:50,470 --> 01:56:51,904
[shouting]

2648
01:56:51,971 --> 01:56:54,073
[Corey] Cargill answers
with a superkick of her own.

2649
01:56:54,140 --> 01:56:56,309
It looks like
it might have caught Asuka in the throat.

2650
01:56:56,376 --> 01:56:59,445
[chanting, applause]

2651
01:57:01,314 --> 01:57:03,683
We've seen the type of game-changing power

2652
01:57:03,750 --> 01:57:05,218
Jade Cargill possesses.

2653
01:57:05,284 --> 01:57:09,622
It only takes one maneuver,
jaded, to end a match,

2654
01:57:09,689 --> 01:57:11,157
to turn an opponent's lights out.

2655
01:57:11,224 --> 01:57:12,158
There we go.

2656
01:57:12,225 --> 01:57:15,428
Great wherewithal by Kairi
to make herself legal yet again.

2657
01:57:15,495 --> 01:57:16,829
[Cole] Yes, off the tag.

2658
01:57:16,896 --> 01:57:18,031
[chanting]

2659
01:57:18,097 --> 01:57:19,732
Kairi from behind Cargill.

2660
01:57:19,799 --> 01:57:24,170
Jade now looking
to power our way through this.

2661
01:57:24,237 --> 01:57:25,204
Kairi up and down.

2662
01:57:25,271 --> 01:57:26,205
[shouting]

2663
01:57:26,272 --> 01:57:27,940
[Corey] Deja vu.

2664
01:57:28,007 --> 01:57:31,611
[shouting]

2665
01:57:31,677 --> 01:57:34,180
Cargill's spending a lot of valuable time.

2666
01:57:34,247 --> 01:57:35,915
This could be the inexperience factor.

2667
01:57:35,982 --> 01:57:38,117
Again, Jade has not been
in a Championship environment

2668
01:57:38,184 --> 01:57:39,118
here in WWE.

2669
01:57:39,185 --> 01:57:40,219
[chanting]

2670
01:57:40,286 --> 01:57:41,421
Perhaps there was a--

2671
01:57:41,487 --> 01:57:42,655
wait, sweep of the leg.

2672
01:57:42,722 --> 01:57:44,323
Cover here by Kairi Sane.

2673
01:57:44,390 --> 01:57:45,525
She's looking for an armbar.

2674
01:57:45,591 --> 01:57:47,727
[Cole] Kairi now
with the armbar locked in on Jade.

2675
01:57:47,794 --> 01:57:50,063
[chanting]

2676
01:57:50,129 --> 01:57:52,165
[Corey] Cargill's shoulders may be down.

2677
01:57:52,231 --> 01:57:53,299
[Cole] Now Belair in.

2678
01:57:53,366 --> 01:57:54,967
And Belair's in an armbar as well.

2679
01:57:55,034 --> 01:57:56,702
The Kabuki Warriors with an armbar

2680
01:57:56,769 --> 01:57:58,104
on both Cargill and Belair.

2681
01:57:58,171 --> 01:58:01,040
[Corey] Listen, I--
this is coming down to the-- the official.

2682
01:58:01,107 --> 01:58:02,408
[applause]

2683
01:58:02,475 --> 01:58:06,312
Again, a disqualification is gonna mean,
the Kabuki Warriors keep their titles.

2684
01:58:06,379 --> 01:58:08,414
I know that's not what Belair
and Cargill want.

2685
01:58:11,150 --> 01:58:15,254
[Cole] Official giving both
these teams a lot of room here.

2686
01:58:15,321 --> 01:58:17,657
Now, Belair and Cargill powering them

2687
01:58:17,723 --> 01:58:19,892
up and slamming them down.

2688
01:58:19,959 --> 01:58:23,362
[applause]

2689
01:58:25,364 --> 01:58:27,733
Critical moment of this matchup.

2690
01:58:27,800 --> 01:58:30,503
All four women down.

2691
01:58:30,570 --> 01:58:32,305
[chanting]

2692
01:58:32,371 --> 01:58:33,739
[Corey] We have talked all night

2693
01:58:33,806 --> 01:58:38,244
about the importance of setting the tone

2694
01:58:38,311 --> 01:58:40,012
for your Championship reign.

2695
01:58:40,112 --> 01:58:42,748
We know what
the Kabuki Warriors have been all about

2696
01:58:42,815 --> 01:58:45,151
since capturing the gold.

2697
01:58:45,218 --> 01:58:48,521
What lengths are they willing to go

2698
01:58:48,588 --> 01:58:52,825
to retain, to continue, their title reign?

2699
01:58:52,892 --> 01:58:55,528
Or could it all fall apart?

2700
01:58:55,595 --> 01:58:56,529
Oh, look at this.

2701
01:58:56,596 --> 01:58:59,532
Now, Cargill,
the vice-like grip on both Champions.

2702
01:58:59,599 --> 01:59:02,335
[Cole] You have, again, the veterans,
the experience of Kairi Sane.

2703
01:59:02,401 --> 01:59:03,336
Tag made.

2704
01:59:03,402 --> 01:59:04,837
Belair's legal.

2705
01:59:04,904 --> 01:59:06,939
[booing]

2706
01:59:07,006 --> 01:59:09,242
Bianca Belair now, double teamed.

2707
01:59:09,308 --> 01:59:10,543
Goodness, Kairi Sang.

2708
01:59:10,610 --> 01:59:11,544
Look at that!

2709
01:59:11,611 --> 01:59:13,880
Belair has turned things around!

2710
01:59:13,946 --> 01:59:15,548
[Corey] Belair bulldozing into position.

2711
01:59:15,615 --> 01:59:16,549
[Cole] Cover!

2712
01:59:16,616 --> 01:59:18,251
1, 2!

2713
01:59:18,317 --> 01:59:20,653
[Corey] And Kairi Sane survives.

2714
01:59:20,720 --> 01:59:22,021
[chanting, applause]

2715
01:59:22,088 --> 01:59:23,022
[Cole] Just barely.

2716
01:59:23,089 --> 01:59:26,492
[chanting, applause]

2717
01:59:26,559 --> 01:59:29,028
[Corey] Belair now looks beside herself.

2718
01:59:29,095 --> 01:59:33,132
[Cole] Bianca Belair cannot believe
she didn't put Kairi Sane away there.

2719
01:59:33,199 --> 01:59:35,501
[Corey] I mean, that was
a hell of an offensive barrage

2720
01:59:35,568 --> 01:59:37,103
by Cargill and Belair.

2721
01:59:37,170 --> 01:59:40,006
Asuka pulling Jade
to the floor on the outside.

2722
01:59:40,072 --> 01:59:42,942
And Cargill tasting the steel.

2723
01:59:43,009 --> 01:59:43,943
[Cole] Now, Bianca--

2724
01:59:44,010 --> 01:59:44,944
[Corey] From behind.

2725
01:59:45,011 --> 01:59:48,147
[Cole] Kairi, scooping up Bianca Belair,
trying to retain.

2726
01:59:48,214 --> 01:59:49,815
Bianca's got to kick at two

2727
01:59:49,882 --> 01:59:51,784
Bianca now, spinebuster to Sane.

2728
01:59:51,851 --> 01:59:53,619
[applause]

2729
01:59:53,686 --> 01:59:55,555
And now Bianca Belair picking-- whoa,

2730
01:59:55,621 --> 01:59:57,557
shoulder first to the post.

2731
01:59:57,623 --> 02:00:00,826
[Corey] Into the ring post
goes the EST. Tag made.

2732
02:00:00,893 --> 02:00:01,827
Asuka now legal.

2733
02:00:01,894 --> 02:00:03,629
[Cole] Yeah, Asuka smells blood.

2734
02:00:03,696 --> 02:00:04,964
[booing]

2735
02:00:05,031 --> 02:00:06,832
Looking for the double team.

2736
02:00:06,899 --> 02:00:09,035
Kairi Sane, top rope.

2737
02:00:09,101 --> 02:00:12,672
[chanting]

2738
02:00:12,738 --> 02:00:17,543
And St. Elmo to retain
the tag team titles!

2739
02:00:17,610 --> 02:00:20,813
And Jade Cargill saves the matchup!

2740
02:00:20,880 --> 02:00:24,317
[chanting, applause]

2741
02:00:28,821 --> 02:00:31,157
Well, matchup continues.

2742
02:00:31,223 --> 02:00:34,460
[Corey]
Kairi just hit Cargill with a palm strike

2743
02:00:34,527 --> 02:00:37,263
that may have thrown Jade's equilibrium
all the way off.

2744
02:00:37,330 --> 02:00:38,264
oh, my god.

2745
02:00:38,331 --> 02:00:40,800
Just being battered with back fists.

2746
02:00:40,866 --> 02:00:42,702
[Cole]
And kick to the midsection by Asuka.

2747
02:00:42,768 --> 02:00:43,936
And another one to Cargill.

2748
02:00:44,003 --> 02:00:44,904
Cargill looks to block.

2749
02:00:44,971 --> 02:00:46,005
There's a kick of her own.

2750
02:00:46,072 --> 02:00:47,473
Kairi Sane now on the second rope.

2751
02:00:47,540 --> 02:00:51,944
Kairi caught by Jade Cargill.

2752
02:00:52,011 --> 02:00:53,746
Powers up Kairi Sane.

2753
02:00:53,813 --> 02:00:55,581
[shouting]

2754
02:00:55,648 --> 02:00:57,016
Look at this!

2755
02:00:57,083 --> 02:01:00,286
What a display of athleticism Jade did!

2756
02:01:00,353 --> 02:01:03,189
[cheering]

2757
02:01:03,255 --> 02:01:09,895
And now Belair
with Asuka up on her shoulders!

2758
02:01:09,962 --> 02:01:12,064
The coyote!

2759
02:01:12,131 --> 02:01:13,399
[Corey] Onto Kairi.

2760
02:01:13,466 --> 02:01:14,400
[Cole] Cover!

2761
02:01:14,467 --> 02:01:17,336
One, two...

2762
02:01:17,403 --> 02:01:19,071
[Cole] We have new Tag Team Champions!

2763
02:01:19,138 --> 02:01:20,272
[pop music]

2764
02:01:20,339 --> 02:01:21,574
♪ Against the wall ♪

2765
02:01:21,641 --> 02:01:23,876
[Samantha] Here are your winners

2766
02:01:23,943 --> 02:01:26,912
and the new-

2767
02:01:27,146 --> 02:01:31,484
WWE Women's Tag Team Champions,

2768
02:01:31,550 --> 02:01:34,186
Jade Cargill

2769
02:01:34,253 --> 02:01:39,091
and Bianca Belair!

2770
02:01:39,725 --> 02:01:41,694
[Cole] Corey, that sequence in the end

2771
02:01:41,761 --> 02:01:44,864
of the display of power by Jade Cargill

2772
02:01:44,930 --> 02:01:46,265
is what she's all about.

2773
02:01:46,332 --> 02:01:48,668
What a start to her career here in WWE.

2774
02:01:48,734 --> 02:01:50,202
And for the first time in her career,

2775
02:01:50,269 --> 02:01:51,671
Bianca Belair is a tag champ.

2776
02:01:51,737 --> 02:01:55,041
[Corey] And kudos to Bianca Belair
for being the leader in this environment

2777
02:01:55,107 --> 02:01:59,745
that Jade Cargill still can use
at this early point early in her career.

2778
02:01:59,812 --> 02:02:01,580
This is what you were referring to.

2779
02:02:01,647 --> 02:02:04,850
Absolutely mind-blowing power
from both women.

2780
02:02:04,917 --> 02:02:07,420
Kairi Sane delivers the insane elbow.

2781
02:02:07,486 --> 02:02:11,424
The Kabuki Warriors have won
with this very maneuver numerous times.

2782
02:02:11,490 --> 02:02:14,994
But Cargill was where she needed to be
when it counted most.

2783
02:02:15,061 --> 02:02:16,996
And look at this.

2784
02:02:17,063 --> 02:02:19,765
[Cole] This is incredible.

2785
02:02:19,832 --> 02:02:22,168
[Corey] Just woman handling Kairi Sane.

2786
02:02:22,234 --> 02:02:24,637
[cheering]

2787
02:02:24,704 --> 02:02:27,573
And there it is, Jaded.

2788
02:02:27,640 --> 02:02:31,711
It wasn't pretty at points,
but the exclamation point

2789
02:02:31,777 --> 02:02:36,515
in the form of the K.O.D would guarantee

2790
02:02:36,582 --> 02:02:41,787
we have brand new
WWE Women's Tag Team Champions.

2791
02:02:41,887 --> 02:02:43,489
♪ I never needed you at all ♪

2792
02:02:43,556 --> 02:02:45,257
[chanting]

2793
02:02:45,324 --> 02:02:49,128
[Cole] Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill

2794
02:02:49,195 --> 02:02:51,597
rule the Tag Team division

2795
02:02:51,664 --> 02:02:56,268
as the new
Women's Tag Team Champions.

2796
02:02:56,335 --> 02:02:57,436
♪ Against the wild ♪

2797
02:02:57,503 --> 02:02:58,437
♪ The pressures build ♪

2798
02:02:58,504 --> 02:03:00,706
♪ But know I will never fall ♪

2799
02:03:00,773 --> 02:03:02,174
♪ Is it a crime? ♪

2800
02:03:02,241 --> 02:03:03,242
♪ They hear me roar ♪

2801
02:03:03,309 --> 02:03:04,710
♪ They never see me ♪

2802
02:03:04,810 --> 02:03:06,212
♪ I'm better than before ♪

2803
02:03:06,278 --> 02:03:07,713
♪ I never needed you at all ♪

2804
02:03:07,780 --> 02:03:08,714
♪ When you fall down ♪

2805
02:03:08,781 --> 02:03:10,683
♪ I'mma watch you fall down ♪

2806
02:03:10,750 --> 02:03:12,184
♪ A battle ♪

2807
02:03:12,251 --> 02:03:13,519
♪ I'm ready for war ♪

2808
02:03:13,586 --> 02:03:15,755
♪ I come from the struggle
I love all the trouble ♪

2809
02:03:15,821 --> 02:03:16,889
♪ I've been here before ♪

2810
02:03:16,956 --> 02:03:18,991
[Cole] WWE Backlash press conference

2811
02:03:19,058 --> 02:03:20,760
immediately following in our main event,

2812
02:03:20,826 --> 02:03:21,827
which is coming up next.

2813
02:03:21,894 --> 02:03:22,828
Triple H will be there.

2814
02:03:22,895 --> 02:03:25,464
Cody Rhodes or AJ Styles,
the winner of our main event matchup.

2815
02:03:25,531 --> 02:03:27,733
The new tag Team Champions will be a part

2816
02:03:27,800 --> 02:03:30,703
of the WWE Backlash press conference,

2817
02:03:30,770 --> 02:03:34,573
immediately following our event here,
live from Lyon, France.

2818
02:03:34,640 --> 02:03:37,309
[Corey] And then immediately following
WWE Backlash,

2819
02:03:37,376 --> 02:03:43,249
tune in to the 150th Kentucky Derby
on NBC for a very,

2820
02:03:43,315 --> 02:03:47,153
very special WrestleMania
announcement later tonight.

2821
02:03:47,219 --> 02:03:49,522
NBC and Peacock for the Kentucky Derby.

2822
02:03:49,588 --> 02:03:51,257
Well, this coming Monday on Raw,

2823
02:03:51,323 --> 02:03:55,928
it is the return
of The King and Queen of the Ring.

2824
02:03:55,995 --> 02:03:57,363
♪ Studio is my time apart ♪

2825
02:03:57,429 --> 02:03:59,899
♪ I go make a backer ♪

2826
02:03:59,965 --> 02:04:01,233
[suspenseful music]

2827
02:04:01,300 --> 02:04:04,970
[narrator] The time draws near.

2828
02:04:05,037 --> 02:04:10,009
The throne is calling.

2829
02:04:10,075 --> 02:04:16,248
The King and Queen will be crowned.

2830
02:04:16,315 --> 02:04:18,150
[Cole] Where legends have been made

2831
02:04:18,217 --> 02:04:20,019
and careers have been built.

2832
02:04:20,085 --> 02:04:21,487
[narrator] A grueling tournament,

2833
02:04:21,554 --> 02:04:24,423
where The Champions
of tomorrow are forged in combat--

2834
02:04:24,490 --> 02:04:28,160
[Cole] Think about the all-time greats
over the years that have held this crown.

2835
02:04:28,227 --> 02:04:30,963
[narrator] …where victory sets
you on a path to greatness--

2836
02:04:31,030 --> 02:04:32,765
[Cole] Zelina Vega is The Queen!

2837
02:04:32,832 --> 02:04:36,135
The only woman fit to be Queen.

2838
02:04:36,202 --> 02:04:37,970
[narrator]
…and where future Hall of Famers

2839
02:04:38,037 --> 02:04:40,806
take their first step towards immortality.

2840
02:04:40,873 --> 02:04:44,610
Austin 316 says, I just whipped your ass.

2841
02:04:44,677 --> 02:04:47,246
[wrestler] This ring is now my house.

2842
02:04:47,313 --> 02:04:48,814
[Wrestler] I'm royalty. It's true.

2843
02:04:48,881 --> 02:04:49,815
It's true.

2844
02:04:49,882 --> 02:04:54,086
[wrestler] All hail King Booker.

2845
02:04:54,153 --> 02:04:56,555
[narrator] This Monday,
the tournaments begin again,

2846
02:04:56,622 --> 02:04:59,225
as the top Superstars
from Raw and SmackDown

2847
02:04:59,291 --> 02:05:02,595
look to advance to the finals
at The King and Queen of the Ring,

2848
02:05:02,661 --> 02:05:05,164
Premium Live event in Jeddah,
Saudi Arabia.

2849
02:05:05,231 --> 02:05:09,335
Who will seize their destiny
and become the next King and Queen

2850
02:05:09,401 --> 02:05:10,402
of the Ring?

2851
02:05:13,906 --> 02:05:15,808
[Cole]
The tournament starts Monday on Raw.

2852
02:05:15,875 --> 02:05:19,044
And we're going to take a look now at some
of the first round women's matchups

2853
02:05:19,111 --> 02:05:21,080
that will take place on Monday night.

2854
02:05:21,146 --> 02:05:22,214
Zoey Stark, Ivy Nile.

2855
02:05:22,281 --> 02:05:25,184
You're gonna see Shayna Baszler
and Zelina Vega coming up,

2856
02:05:25,251 --> 02:05:27,853
as well as part
of The Queen of the Ring tournament.

2857
02:05:27,920 --> 02:05:32,491
Valkyria, the new pick from NXT,
takes on Asuka. That'll be interesting.

2858
02:05:32,558 --> 02:05:34,193
Iyo Sky and Natalya as well.

2859
02:05:34,260 --> 02:05:36,762
The men's first round
matchup on Monday nights.

2860
02:05:36,862 --> 02:05:39,231
Some very intriguing matchups here, Corey.

2861
02:05:39,298 --> 02:05:42,801
[Corey] Drew McIntyre
one-on-one versus Finn Bálor.

2862
02:05:42,868 --> 02:05:44,637
That one's already too close to call.

2863
02:05:44,703 --> 02:05:48,207
Kofi Kingston versus
the Hall of Famer, Rey Mysterio.

2864
02:05:48,274 --> 02:05:50,409
Keep your eyes on the skies in that one.

2865
02:05:50,476 --> 02:05:54,146
And for this one, as Ricochet,
the new WWE speed Champion,

2866
02:05:54,213 --> 02:05:55,714
battles Ilja Dragunov.

2867
02:05:55,781 --> 02:05:57,182
And how about this?

2868
02:05:57,249 --> 02:05:58,617
You like heavy hitters?

2869
02:05:58,684 --> 02:06:03,088
It don't get any heavier
than the Ring General versus Sheamus.

2870
02:06:03,155 --> 02:06:04,423
I cannot wait for that one.

2871
02:06:04,490 --> 02:06:07,159
Now, keep in mind, those matchups are
only for Monday Night Raw.

2872
02:06:07,226 --> 02:06:09,662
You guys are gonna have
your own on Friday Night SmackDown.

2873
02:06:09,728 --> 02:06:10,629
It's going to continue

2874
02:06:10,696 --> 02:06:11,830
Friday night on SmackDown.

2875
02:06:11,897 --> 02:06:12,865
We'll keep you posted.

2876
02:06:12,932 --> 02:06:16,201
Keep your eyes on all of our WWE
social platforms for news as it breaks.

2877
02:06:16,268 --> 02:06:18,337
And the finals take place
three weeks from tonight.

2878
02:06:18,404 --> 02:06:21,941
The next time we come your way
in a Premium Live event here on Peacock,

2879
02:06:22,007 --> 02:06:26,045
it is The King
and Queen of the Ring tournament finals

2880
02:06:26,145 --> 02:06:29,181
in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
We will see you there.

2881
02:06:30,149 --> 02:06:32,618
Well, coming up next,
our main event, the number one contender

2882
02:06:32,685 --> 02:06:36,255
for the undisputed WWE title won
a mini tournament to get here.

2883
02:06:36,322 --> 02:06:41,293
AJ Styles looks to win the WWE
title for a third time.

2884
02:06:41,360 --> 02:06:42,928
He finished the story at WrestleMania,

2885
02:06:42,995 --> 02:06:46,565
but writing a sequel can never,
ever be easy.

2886
02:06:46,632 --> 02:06:48,901
The American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes,

2887
02:06:48,968 --> 02:06:52,638
defends against AJ Styles
when Backlash comes back.

2888
02:06:52,705 --> 02:06:55,574
It's the main event, Rhodes versus Styles

2889
02:06:55,641 --> 02:06:56,842
for the first time ever.

2890
02:06:56,909 --> 02:06:58,444
Will it be a phenomenal ending?

2891
02:06:58,510 --> 02:07:01,347
Will one of WWE's most
decorated Superstars

2892
02:07:01,413 --> 02:07:05,751
The American Nightmare prevail
in his first title defense as Champion?

2893
02:07:05,818 --> 02:07:07,519
♪ Cause I'm off and I'm eating my fruits ♪

2894
02:07:07,586 --> 02:07:08,754
♪ And they didn't see this ♪

2895
02:07:08,821 --> 02:07:11,890
[Cole] Let's see the road
these competitors traveled to get here.

2896
02:07:17,029 --> 02:07:22,701
[Cole] When one good story ends,
an even better one begins.

2897
02:07:22,768 --> 02:07:25,137
[suspenseful music]

2898
02:07:25,204 --> 02:07:27,106
Rhodes made on the rank!

2899
02:07:27,172 --> 02:07:29,575
Crossroads!

2900
02:07:29,642 --> 02:07:31,043
Cody's not done yet!

2901
02:07:31,110 --> 02:07:32,511
[cheering]

2902
02:07:32,578 --> 02:07:35,981
Come on, Cody!

2903
02:07:36,048 --> 02:07:38,450
Finished the Styles!

2904
02:07:38,517 --> 02:07:41,920
[cheering]

2905
02:07:48,360 --> 02:07:50,596
[Cody]
For every moment that has defined me,

2906
02:07:50,663 --> 02:07:54,333
for every single fan
who has believed in me,

2907
02:07:54,400 --> 02:07:57,202
for everyone who ever dreamed
out in the open,

2908
02:07:58,103 --> 02:08:01,206
you and I right here and now are

2909
02:08:01,273 --> 02:08:04,677
standing on top of the mountain.

2910
02:08:05,544 --> 02:08:08,347
My name is Cody Rhodes.

2911
02:08:08,414 --> 02:08:13,485
Once undesirable, become undeniable.

2912
02:08:13,552 --> 02:08:19,892
And now your undisputed WWE Champion!

2913
02:08:19,958 --> 02:08:23,262
[cheering]

2914
02:08:27,566 --> 02:08:31,870
[AJ] It was a beautiful thing
to see you finish your story.

2915
02:08:31,937 --> 02:08:33,572
[Cole] AJ's the number one contender!

2916
02:08:33,639 --> 02:08:34,573
[bell rings]

2917
02:08:34,640 --> 02:08:37,976
[AJ] But it's a shame
that your title reign is gonna end

2918
02:08:38,243 --> 02:08:40,079
-at Backlash.
-[somber music]

2919
02:08:40,145 --> 02:08:42,714
Cody, you have something I want.

2920
02:08:44,349 --> 02:08:48,120
To win back the championship, I'd say,
would prove a lot of people wrong.

2921
02:08:48,187 --> 02:08:49,888
They don't know what I'm capable of.

2922
02:08:49,955 --> 02:08:51,623
They think maybe I'm over the hill.

2923
02:08:51,690 --> 02:08:52,691
Maybe I'm done.

2924
02:08:53,225 --> 02:08:56,728
If you wanna be the best,
outwork the guy beside you,

2925
02:08:56,795 --> 02:08:58,597
and I've done just that my whole career.

2926
02:08:58,664 --> 02:09:01,033
And you know what's changed since then?

2927
02:09:01,967 --> 02:09:02,968
Nothing.

2928
02:09:06,505 --> 02:09:08,807
We have two Georgia boys ready to mix

2929
02:09:08,874 --> 02:09:14,179
it up for the first time
for the biggest prize in the game.

2930
02:09:14,246 --> 02:09:17,349
We haven't crossed paths yet,

2931
02:09:17,416 --> 02:09:21,253
but we've been down
the same roads and we had to prove

2932
02:09:21,320 --> 02:09:25,324
ourselves outside of WWE.

2933
02:09:25,390 --> 02:09:26,391
[rock music]

2934
02:09:26,458 --> 02:09:28,527
And I look at this right here.

2935
02:09:28,594 --> 02:09:32,931
And the weight of this isn't
just of leather and gold.

2936
02:09:32,998 --> 02:09:36,368
And at Backlash,
we're gonna see if you can carry it.

2937
02:09:36,435 --> 02:09:38,337
[cheering]

2938
02:09:38,403 --> 02:09:39,905
[Cody] It seems like you're implying

2939
02:09:39,972 --> 02:09:45,310
that I cannot carry
the weight of that championship.

2940
02:09:45,377 --> 02:09:50,315
That means that no matter
how phenomenal you are,

2941
02:09:50,382 --> 02:09:52,751
this is not a dream match for me.

2942
02:09:52,818 --> 02:09:53,986
[cheering]

2943
02:09:54,052 --> 02:09:55,687
It's a must win.

2944
02:09:55,754 --> 02:09:57,222
♪ There can only be one ♪

2945
02:09:57,289 --> 02:10:01,894
I'm going to demolish everything,
and prove a point.

2946
02:10:03,729 --> 02:10:07,099
[Cody] It's not about winning the title.

2947
02:10:07,166 --> 02:10:08,934
It's about keeping it.

2948
02:10:09,001 --> 02:10:10,402
♪ There can only be one ♪

2949
02:10:10,469 --> 02:10:11,403
♪ Stand up ♪

2950
02:10:11,470 --> 02:10:13,839
♪ No one giving so we taking up ♪

2951
02:10:13,906 --> 02:10:14,840
♪ Stand up ♪

2952
02:10:14,907 --> 02:10:15,841
♪ Stand firm ♪

2953
02:10:15,908 --> 02:10:17,309
♪ We can never fall ♪

2954
02:10:17,376 --> 02:10:18,310
♪ Stand up ♪

2955
02:10:18,377 --> 02:10:20,279
♪ Cause every day we can risk it all ♪

2956
02:10:20,345 --> 02:10:21,280
♪ Stand up ♪

2957
02:10:21,346 --> 02:10:23,248
♪ I think this city never, ever ♪

2958
02:10:23,315 --> 02:10:25,584
AJ I've waited my time.

2959
02:10:25,651 --> 02:10:29,154
That time has come up.
And I'm sorry, Cody. I really am.

2960
02:10:29,588 --> 02:10:31,190
That choice has as well.

2961
02:10:31,256 --> 02:10:34,526
[Corey] If you come at The King,
you best not miss.

2962
02:10:34,593 --> 02:10:36,395
♪ There can only be one ♪

2963
02:10:36,461 --> 02:10:39,798
[cheering]

2964
02:10:44,970 --> 02:10:45,938
[hip-hop music]

2965
02:10:46,004 --> 02:10:50,342
♪ You don't want none ♪

2966
02:11:01,320 --> 02:11:02,321
[firework explodes]

2967
02:11:02,387 --> 02:11:03,822
[cheering]

2968
02:11:03,889 --> 02:11:05,290
♪ All four corners ♪

2969
02:11:05,357 --> 02:11:06,792
♪ I leave it on the floor ♪

2970
02:11:06,858 --> 02:11:08,293
♪ Hand held high ♪

2971
02:11:08,360 --> 02:11:10,295
♪ So the people all know ♪

2972
02:11:10,362 --> 02:11:13,799
♪ Yeah, whoa ♪

2973
02:11:13,866 --> 02:11:15,267
♪ Time to run it up ♪

2974
02:11:15,334 --> 02:11:17,269
♪ Check scope, ten toes down ♪

2975
02:11:17,336 --> 02:11:18,270
♪ I'm coming ♪

2976
02:11:18,337 --> 02:11:19,338
♪ Let's go ♪

2977
02:11:19,404 --> 02:11:20,939
♪ Blood, sweat, tears ♪

2978
02:11:21,006 --> 02:11:23,842
[Cole]
The phenomenal AJ Styles set to battle

2979
02:11:23,909 --> 02:11:27,913
for the undisputed WWE Championship.

2980
02:11:27,980 --> 02:11:29,481
Well, we want to remind everyone

2981
02:11:29,548 --> 02:11:33,885
that tickets for WWE SummerSlam
at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland,

2982
02:11:33,952 --> 02:11:36,521
Ohio, on Saturday, August 3 go on sale-

2983
02:11:36,588 --> 02:11:38,624
this coming Thursday.

2984
02:11:41,860 --> 02:11:43,762
♪ Headed to the finish line ♪

2985
02:11:43,829 --> 02:11:47,599
♪ Told em back, back up ♪

2986
02:11:47,666 --> 02:11:48,600
♪ Whoa ♪

2987
02:11:48,667 --> 02:11:51,069
[Corey]
Michael Cole, the event was Backlash,

2988
02:11:51,136 --> 02:11:56,341
the year was 2016,
where the phenomenal AJ Styles saw

2989
02:11:56,408 --> 02:11:58,810
the top of the mountain
for the very first time,

2990
02:11:58,877 --> 02:12:01,580
becoming WWE Champion.

2991
02:12:01,647 --> 02:12:06,485
He would replicate that success
again in 2017 here in Europe.

2992
02:12:06,551 --> 02:12:09,488
And tonight, Styles had custom gear made

2993
02:12:09,554 --> 02:12:12,157
to replicate what he was wearing the night

2994
02:12:12,224 --> 02:12:15,727
that he defeated Dusty Rhodes

2995
02:12:15,794 --> 02:12:21,566
for the NWA Championship 21 years ago.

2996
02:12:21,633 --> 02:12:26,938
[Cole] Tonight, he meets Dusty's son,
Cody, for the first time ever.

2997
02:12:27,005 --> 02:12:29,274
♪ In the ring where anything goes ♪

2998
02:12:29,341 --> 02:12:31,643
♪ I know you don't want none ♪

2999
02:12:31,710 --> 02:12:34,913
[chanting]

3000
02:12:35,914 --> 02:12:37,449
[Cole] The first man to ever win

3001
02:12:37,516 --> 02:12:41,586
the WWE Championship
outside of North America,

3002
02:12:41,653 --> 02:12:45,524
Manchester, England,
a number of years ago.

3003
02:12:45,590 --> 02:12:48,160
AJ would like to replicate
that feat here tonight.

3004
02:12:48,226 --> 02:12:51,463
[chanting, applause]

3005
02:13:38,610 --> 02:13:39,611
[cheering]

3006
02:13:39,678 --> 02:13:41,046
["Kingdom" by Downstait playing]

3007
02:13:41,113 --> 02:13:45,584
♪ Wrestling has more
Than one royal family ♪

3008
02:13:45,650 --> 02:13:49,087
[cheering]

3009
02:13:59,064 --> 02:14:02,534
♪ Adrenaline in my soul ♪

3010
02:14:02,601 --> 02:14:05,203
♪ Every thought out of control ♪

3011
02:14:05,270 --> 02:14:11,109
♪ Do it all to get them off their feet ♪

3012
02:14:11,176 --> 02:14:12,544
♪ Crowd is here ♪

3013
02:14:12,611 --> 02:14:14,212
♪ About to blow ♪

3014
02:14:14,279 --> 02:14:17,249
♪ Waiting for me to start the show ♪

3015
02:14:17,315 --> 02:14:18,450
♪ Out the curtain ♪

3016
02:14:18,517 --> 02:14:19,584
♪ Lights go up ♪

3017
02:14:19,651 --> 02:14:21,386
♪ I'm home ♪

3018
02:14:21,453 --> 02:14:23,388
♪ Whoa! ♪

3019
02:14:23,455 --> 02:14:25,357
[explosions]

3020
02:14:25,424 --> 02:14:27,359
♪ Said ♪

3021
02:14:27,426 --> 02:14:30,328
♪ When I was younger ♪

3022
02:14:30,395 --> 02:14:35,300
♪ Hard times breed better men ♪

3023
02:14:35,367 --> 02:14:36,802
♪ You took it all away ♪

3024
02:14:36,868 --> 02:14:39,271
♪ I gave it all away ♪

3025
02:14:39,337 --> 02:14:41,773
♪ Can't take my freedom ♪

3026
02:14:41,840 --> 02:14:43,241
♪ Here to change the game ♪

3027
02:14:43,308 --> 02:14:45,243
♪ A banner made of pain ♪

3028
02:14:45,310 --> 02:14:47,245
♪ I built my kingdom ♪

3029
02:14:47,312 --> 02:14:50,215
♪ Now you bow to me! ♪

3030
02:14:50,282 --> 02:14:51,716
♪ You took my dreams ♪

3031
02:14:51,783 --> 02:14:53,185
♪ But not my name! ♪

3032
02:14:53,251 --> 02:14:57,189
♪ You'll follow me until the end ♪

3033
02:14:57,255 --> 02:14:59,658
♪ I am my kingdom! ♪

3034
02:14:59,724 --> 02:15:00,659
♪ Lights go down ♪

3035
02:15:00,725 --> 02:15:01,993
♪ I'm ready now ♪

3036
02:15:02,060 --> 02:15:05,197
♪ Tear this roof for the town ♪

3037
02:15:05,263 --> 02:15:09,734
♪ Going to give 'em
What they came to see ♪

3038
02:15:11,303 --> 02:15:12,370
♪ Hear the crowd ♪

3039
02:15:12,437 --> 02:15:14,206
♪ On their toes ♪

3040
02:15:14,272 --> 02:15:17,142
♪ Ready for me to start the show ♪

3041
02:15:17,209 --> 02:15:18,143
♪ Out the curtain ♪

3042
02:15:18,210 --> 02:15:19,478
♪ Lights go up ♪

3043
02:15:19,544 --> 02:15:21,646
♪ I'm home ♪

3044
02:15:21,713 --> 02:15:23,281
♪ Whoa! ♪

3045
02:15:23,348 --> 02:15:24,716
[fireworks]

3046
02:15:24,783 --> 02:15:30,088
♪ My father said when I was younger ♪

3047
02:15:30,155 --> 02:15:33,458
♪ Hard times breed better men ♪

3048
02:15:33,525 --> 02:15:35,427
♪ Better men! ♪

3049
02:15:35,494 --> 02:15:36,862
♪ You took it all away ♪

3050
02:15:36,928 --> 02:15:39,297
♪ I gave it all away ♪

3051
02:15:39,364 --> 02:15:41,566
♪ Can't take my freedom ♪

3052
02:15:41,633 --> 02:15:42,868
♪ Here to change the game ♪

3053
02:15:42,934 --> 02:15:45,337
♪ A banner made of pain ♪

3054
02:15:45,403 --> 02:15:46,972
♪ I built my kingdom ♪

3055
02:15:47,038 --> 02:15:50,175
♪ Now you bow to me! ♪

3056
02:15:50,242 --> 02:15:52,043
♪ You took my dreams ♪

3057
02:15:52,110 --> 02:15:53,445
♪ But not my name! ♪

3058
02:15:53,512 --> 02:15:57,249
♪ You'll follow me until the end ♪

3059
02:15:57,315 --> 02:15:59,217
♪ I am my kingdom! ♪

3060
02:15:59,284 --> 02:16:02,621
♪ You tried to tell me what to do ♪

3061
02:16:02,687 --> 02:16:03,622
♪ I saw the door ♪

3062
02:16:03,688 --> 02:16:07,092
[cheering]

3063
02:16:08,560 --> 02:16:12,030
♪ And you can never stop me now! ♪

3064
02:16:12,097 --> 02:16:14,499
♪ Bow now! ♪

3065
02:16:14,566 --> 02:16:16,001
♪ I am The King! ♪

3066
02:16:16,067 --> 02:16:17,469
♪ And you're the crown! ♪

3067
02:16:17,536 --> 02:16:20,939
♪ Now watch me as I take my throne ♪

3068
02:16:21,006 --> 02:16:22,908
♪ And rule my kingdom ♪

3069
02:16:22,974 --> 02:16:24,910
♪ You took it all away ♪

3070
02:16:24,976 --> 02:16:26,878
♪ I gave it all away ♪

3071
02:16:26,945 --> 02:16:29,648
♪ Can't take my freedom ♪

3072
02:16:29,714 --> 02:16:32,984
[audience] ♪ Here to change
the game, a banner made of pain ♪

3073
02:16:33,051 --> 02:16:35,353
♪ I built my kingdom ♪

3074
02:16:35,420 --> 02:16:38,456
[chanting] Now you bow to me

3075
02:16:38,523 --> 02:16:39,824
You took my dreams

3076
02:16:39,891 --> 02:16:41,226
But not my name

3077
02:16:41,293 --> 02:16:44,396
[singing]
♪ You'll follow me until the end ♪

3078
02:16:44,462 --> 02:16:50,535
♪ I am my kingdom ♪
[cheering]

3079
02:16:51,536 --> 02:16:54,005
[bell ringing]

3080
02:16:54,072 --> 02:16:57,008
The following contest
is scheduled for One Fall,

3081
02:16:57,075 --> 02:17:00,912
and it is for the undisputed

3082
02:17:00,979 --> 02:17:05,083
WWE Championship!

3083
02:17:05,150 --> 02:17:07,352
[cheering]

3084
02:17:07,419 --> 02:17:11,223
Introducing the challenger
from Gainesville,

3085
02:17:11,289 --> 02:17:15,360
Georgia, weighing in at 220 pounds,

3086
02:17:15,427 --> 02:17:21,533
the Phenomenal AJ Styles!

3087
02:17:21,600 --> 02:17:25,036
[chanting]

3088
02:17:39,784 --> 02:17:41,353
[Cole] The camera is bouncing.

3089
02:17:41,419 --> 02:17:45,624
And his opponent from Atlanta, Georgia,

3090
02:17:45,690 --> 02:17:49,327
weighing in at 222 pounds.

3091
02:17:49,394 --> 02:17:53,965
He is the undisputed

3092
02:17:54,032 --> 02:17:56,935
WWE Champion,

3093
02:17:57,002 --> 02:18:01,473
The American Nightmare,

3094
02:18:01,539 --> 02:18:05,510
Cody Rhodes!

3095
02:18:05,577 --> 02:18:08,146
[Cole]
A lot of history being made tonight.

3096
02:18:08,213 --> 02:18:10,582
It is Cody Rhodes' first televised defense

3097
02:18:10,949 --> 02:18:14,786
of the undisputed WWE Championship,

3098
02:18:14,853 --> 02:18:17,656
a title that was never held by his father,

3099
02:18:17,722 --> 02:18:21,726
the late, great American dream,
Dusty Rhodes.

3100
02:18:21,793 --> 02:18:23,595
Also, the official in this matchup,

3101
02:18:23,662 --> 02:18:28,133
you see her there, Jessika Carr,
becoming the first woman to referee

3102
02:18:28,199 --> 02:18:31,836
a main event for the WWE Championship

3103
02:18:31,903 --> 02:18:35,340
in the long history of this company.

3104
02:18:35,407 --> 02:18:40,545
Congratulations to Jessika Carr,
who has her work cut out for her tonight.

3105
02:18:40,612 --> 02:18:43,081
It is Cody's first title defense, Corey,

3106
02:18:43,148 --> 02:18:48,086
but for AJ Styles, his first shot
at a world Championship since back in May

3107
02:18:48,153 --> 02:18:50,622
of last year in the finals
for the World Heavyweight title

3108
02:18:50,689 --> 02:18:52,490
against Seth Rollins in Saudi Arabia.

3109
02:18:52,557 --> 02:18:54,225
[Corey] Well, listen, Cody has been proud

3110
02:18:54,292 --> 02:18:57,195
to wave the flag
of the new era here in WWE.

3111
02:18:57,262 --> 02:18:59,831
But the question still remains,
what will this era look like?

3112
02:18:59,898 --> 02:19:04,602
And AJ Styles is a Superstar
who on paper is arguably just as qualified

3113
02:19:04,669 --> 02:19:07,939
as a veteran who could lead this roster
of young lions.

3114
02:19:08,006 --> 02:19:08,973
Who wants it more?

3115
02:19:09,040 --> 02:19:10,241
[Cole] So we are underway.

3116
02:19:10,308 --> 02:19:12,110
Two former Bullet Club leaders lock up

3117
02:19:12,177 --> 02:19:14,446
for the WWE Championship tonight.

3118
02:19:14,512 --> 02:19:16,948
Styles and Cody Rhodes,
center of the ring.

3119
02:19:17,015 --> 02:19:20,752
The veteran, AJ Styles,
looking to take Cody off his game early

3120
02:19:20,819 --> 02:19:24,889
and try to win a WWE title
for a third time in his career.

3121
02:19:24,956 --> 02:19:29,561
It is a big fight, main event feel
here tonight at Backlash in Lyon.

3122
02:19:29,627 --> 02:19:32,897
[chanting, applause]

3123
02:19:32,964 --> 02:19:34,899
[Corey]
Just because I know the rest of the world

3124
02:19:34,966 --> 02:19:37,602
is asking every time
the crowd breaks out into song,

3125
02:19:37,669 --> 02:19:39,804
it's about the word phenomenal.

3126
02:19:39,871 --> 02:19:42,841
It's a traditional celebratory song
here in France.

3127
02:19:42,907 --> 02:19:45,343
Every time the word phenomenal is spoken,

3128
02:19:45,410 --> 02:19:46,778
these maniacs do this.

3129
02:19:46,845 --> 02:19:49,948
[chanting, applause]

3130
02:19:53,318 --> 02:19:57,489
[Cole]
This is a different AJ Styles as of late,

3131
02:19:57,555 --> 02:20:01,559
a bit more aggressive,
a bit more sharp-- sharp in the tongue.

3132
02:20:01,626 --> 02:20:05,463
In fact, a couple of people have told me
that he's been a bit of an ass as of late

3133
02:20:05,530 --> 02:20:07,766
in the way that his attitude has been
in the locker room.

3134
02:20:07,832 --> 02:20:09,701
[Corey]
Listen, something that is undeniable,

3135
02:20:09,768 --> 02:20:12,570
Styles has added muscle
to his physique for added power.

3136
02:20:12,637 --> 02:20:14,873
This late in this stage in his career,

3137
02:20:14,939 --> 02:20:16,674
Styles is still looking to improve.

3138
02:20:16,741 --> 02:20:19,077
The question remains,
will the added muscle factor-in

3139
02:20:19,144 --> 02:20:23,114
to AJ's stamina if this match gets dragged
into the deep water?

3140
02:20:23,181 --> 02:20:24,849
[Cole] But why the change in attitude

3141
02:20:24,916 --> 02:20:26,017
at this point in his career?

3142
02:20:26,084 --> 02:20:28,753
[Corey] Because AJ Styles knows
that Father Time is undefeated.

3143
02:20:28,820 --> 02:20:30,855
And Styles may only have a few years left

3144
02:20:30,922 --> 02:20:33,491
to make some more
great moments in his career.

3145
02:20:33,558 --> 02:20:36,161
AJ is trying to make up-
make every moment count.

3146
02:20:36,227 --> 02:20:38,430
[Cole]
I brought this up to Cody Rhodes in the--

3147
02:20:38,496 --> 02:20:41,933
[chanting, applause]

3148
02:20:51,643 --> 02:20:53,678
[Corey]
And, Cole, to your earlier assessment

3149
02:20:53,745 --> 02:20:58,817
of AJ's recent attitude, AJ is a Superstar
who will never hesitate to bend the rules.

3150
02:20:58,883 --> 02:21:00,718
Is Cody willing to go there?

3151
02:21:00,785 --> 02:21:02,787
That's what I am curious about seeing

3152
02:21:02,854 --> 02:21:05,290
because Cody's got
to fight fire with fire tonight

3153
02:21:05,356 --> 02:21:06,891
if Styles chooses to take that path.

3154
02:21:06,958 --> 02:21:09,994
[Cole] You know
the Backlash kickoff show yesterday,

3155
02:21:10,061 --> 02:21:13,298
I brought up to Cody Rhodes
and mentioned to him that you're one

3156
02:21:13,364 --> 02:21:17,502
of the most respectful Superstars
I've ever met here in WWE.

3157
02:21:17,569 --> 02:21:20,605
But sometimes
he'll get bit for being respectful.

3158
02:21:20,672 --> 02:21:23,908
He has to fight fire
with fire with AJ Styles tonight.

3159
02:21:23,975 --> 02:21:25,777
You're too respectful,
you're gonna get bit

3160
02:21:25,844 --> 02:21:26,945
in the back of the ass.

3161
02:21:27,011 --> 02:21:28,680
[chanting]

3162
02:21:28,746 --> 02:21:31,316
And now Cody Rhodes taking Styles down.

3163
02:21:31,382 --> 02:21:33,284
Styles, though, quickly up over the top.

3164
02:21:33,351 --> 02:21:35,186
[Corey]
People forget the incredibly decorated

3165
02:21:35,253 --> 02:21:37,555
amateur backgrounds
of both of these Superstars

3166
02:21:37,622 --> 02:21:39,390
back in Georgia, where they grew up.

3167
02:21:39,457 --> 02:21:42,160
[Cole] Yeah, Cody Rhodes a champ-

3168
02:21:43,261 --> 02:21:46,030
turning into corner by AJ Styles.

3169
02:21:46,097 --> 02:21:47,031
[applause]

3170
02:21:47,098 --> 02:21:49,000
[Corey] That's-- those are mind games.

3171
02:21:49,067 --> 02:21:52,103
That's the veteran, AJ Styles,
reminding Cody,

3172
02:21:52,170 --> 02:21:54,506
I can still get you. Be careful. Oh!

3173
02:21:55,139 --> 02:21:57,509
And there's the receipt 24 hours later!

3174
02:21:58,843 --> 02:22:00,445
That what you want?

3175
02:22:00,511 --> 02:22:02,647
-We can go dirty real quick.
-[audience chanting] Cody!

3176
02:22:02,714 --> 02:22:03,882
Cody! Cody!

3177
02:22:03,948 --> 02:22:05,316
[Cole] Cody showing some fire.

3178
02:22:05,383 --> 02:22:08,319
[chanting]

3179
02:22:17,629 --> 02:22:19,697
And, again,
AJ with a knee to the midsection,

3180
02:22:19,764 --> 02:22:22,300
driving The Champion
back toward the corner.

3181
02:22:22,367 --> 02:22:23,668
Now a chop through the chest.

3182
02:22:23,735 --> 02:22:25,837
And Styles unloading.

3183
02:22:25,904 --> 02:22:27,972
Rhodes as well.

3184
02:22:28,039 --> 02:22:31,476
[shouting]

3185
02:22:31,543 --> 02:22:32,477
Come on now!

3186
02:22:37,048 --> 02:22:38,683
[Corey] We know the professional respect

3187
02:22:38,750 --> 02:22:40,752
that these two Superstars
have for one another,

3188
02:22:40,818 --> 02:22:43,555
but the personal disdain
at this point might outweigh that.

3189
02:22:43,621 --> 02:22:45,890
This thing could devolve into a fight.

3190
02:22:45,957 --> 02:22:47,025
[applause]

3191
02:22:47,091 --> 02:22:49,027
And a picture perfect dropkick.

3192
02:22:49,093 --> 02:22:54,132
Shades of AJ Styles
from Cody Rhodes in that moment.

3193
02:22:54,198 --> 02:22:55,466
[Cole laughs]

3194
02:22:56,134 --> 02:22:57,435
[shouting]

3195
02:22:57,502 --> 02:23:01,105
Now mocking
what Styles did to him last night.

3196
02:23:01,172 --> 02:23:03,007
A little callback to some stardust.

3197
02:23:03,074 --> 02:23:06,477
[cheering]

3198
02:23:15,887 --> 02:23:19,357
[chanting]

3199
02:23:30,301 --> 02:23:33,738
And now middle of the ring,
perhaps a test of strength.

3200
02:23:33,805 --> 02:23:35,540
[shouting]

3201
02:23:35,607 --> 02:23:38,977
[Corey] Styles firing off
another series of sharp knife-edged chops

3202
02:23:39,043 --> 02:23:40,778
-to The Champion.
-[chants gaining momentum]

3203
02:23:40,845 --> 02:23:44,182
-[Cole] A-- kick!
-[Corey chuckles] Reminding the world

3204
02:23:44,983 --> 02:23:48,720
that he is indeed still phenomenal.

3205
02:23:49,420 --> 02:23:51,422
And right on cue, Cole, here they come.

3206
02:23:51,489 --> 02:23:54,926
[joyous chanting]

3207
02:23:56,394 --> 02:23:59,530
The LDLC Arena is vibrating,

3208
02:23:59,597 --> 02:24:03,334
it is shaking,
because of the WWE fans bouncing.

3209
02:24:03,401 --> 02:24:04,335
Oh, my god.

3210
02:24:04,402 --> 02:24:07,438
[Cole] Back body drop by Rhodes to Styles!

3211
02:24:07,505 --> 02:24:10,875
[cheering]

3212
02:24:12,510 --> 02:24:14,112
[Corey] Cody looking for a cover.

3213
02:24:14,178 --> 02:24:16,714
[chanting, applause]

3214
02:24:17,715 --> 02:24:20,151
This is some back and forth action again.

3215
02:24:20,218 --> 02:24:21,352
[chanting, applause]

3216
02:24:21,419 --> 02:24:24,422
Cody with a drop--
I'm sorry, AJ with a dropkick--

3217
02:24:24,489 --> 02:24:28,626
-[Cole] Wow, the height.
-[Corey] …by launching AJ into the heavens

3218
02:24:28,693 --> 02:24:30,328
with that back body drop.

3219
02:24:31,229 --> 02:24:35,600
-[crowd chants gaining momentum]
-[Cole] And now AJ Styles in trouble.

3220
02:24:35,667 --> 02:24:36,868
Cody Rhodes hooks him.

3221
02:24:36,934 --> 02:24:41,372
Vertical suplex coming
from the undisputed WWE Champion.

3222
02:24:41,439 --> 02:24:44,308
[Corey] All the blood rushing
to the skull of AJ Styles.

3223
02:24:44,375 --> 02:24:46,210
[the crowd goes wild]

3224
02:24:46,277 --> 02:24:48,212
-[Cole] That delay
-[interposing voices]

3225
02:24:48,279 --> 02:24:49,414
[Cole] Effective by Cody.

3226
02:24:49,480 --> 02:24:52,150
[Corey] Gourd buster
by The American Nightmare.

3227
02:24:52,850 --> 02:24:55,186
[audience chanting] Cody! Cody!

3228
02:24:55,253 --> 02:24:56,621
Cody! Cody!

3229
02:24:56,688 --> 02:24:58,022
Cody! Cody!

3230
02:24:58,089 --> 02:24:59,657
Cody! Cody!

3231
02:24:59,724 --> 02:25:01,125
[Corey] Can't help but take notice

3232
02:25:01,192 --> 02:25:03,961
of how deliberately
Rhodes has moved to this point.

3233
02:25:04,028 --> 02:25:06,631
Cody not trying to push the pace just yet,

3234
02:25:06,698 --> 02:25:11,035
realizing he has to have respect
for what Styles is capable of. But uh-oh--

3235
02:25:11,102 --> 02:25:13,638
[Cole] Oh, Styles sending
the shoulder into the corner.

3236
02:25:13,705 --> 02:25:16,841
[Corey] I think we've all heard
the rumors over the past several weeks

3237
02:25:16,908 --> 02:25:18,743
of Cody potentially injuring that shoulder

3238
02:25:18,810 --> 02:25:20,845
in his match
with Carmelo Hayes on SmackDown!--

3239
02:25:20,912 --> 02:25:22,413
-[Cole] Oh!
-[Corey] oh, my god!

3240
02:25:22,480 --> 02:25:25,216
[Cole] Yeah,
we saw the video all over social media.

3241
02:25:25,283 --> 02:25:27,985
-[cheering]
-Cody has not talked about it.

3242
02:25:28,052 --> 02:25:33,291
No one has- mentioned it, really,
until Styles attacked his shoulder.

3243
02:25:33,357 --> 02:25:34,592
Look at him wrap the arm there.

3244
02:25:34,659 --> 02:25:36,761
[Corey]
If Cody's arm wasn't injured before,

3245
02:25:36,828 --> 02:25:38,062
it probably is now.

3246
02:25:38,129 --> 02:25:40,698
[Cole] Again, the shrewdness of AJ Styles.

3247
02:25:40,765 --> 02:25:43,167
The savvy veteran that has accomplished

3248
02:25:43,234 --> 02:25:45,169
so much all over the world

3249
02:25:46,104 --> 02:25:48,740
looking to again win a WWE Championship,

3250
02:25:48,806 --> 02:25:52,210
be on top of WWE
and Friday Night SmackDown.

3251
02:25:52,276 --> 02:25:55,213
-[shouts from a crowd member]
-[Corey] And what AJ Styles is showing me

3252
02:25:55,279 --> 02:25:57,448
right now is that he's in this
for the long haul.

3253
02:25:57,515 --> 02:25:59,650
A slow, deliberate pace being set

3254
02:25:59,717 --> 02:26:01,452
by the Phenomenal one, a hammerlock,

3255
02:26:01,552 --> 02:26:03,921
realizing you're not
gonna beat Cody easily.

3256
02:26:03,988 --> 02:26:06,124
You're gonna have
to chip away at Cody Rhodes.

3257
02:26:06,190 --> 02:26:08,626
You're going to have to isolate
a body part and take it out.

3258
02:26:08,693 --> 02:26:10,461
That's what
Styles is trying to do right now.

3259
02:26:10,528 --> 02:26:14,298
[Cole] Yeah, Cody Rhodes,
who ended the 1,316 day reign

3260
02:26:14,365 --> 02:26:17,034
of Roman Reigns at WrestleMania,

3261
02:26:17,101 --> 02:26:20,571
finally finishing the story
after two long years.

3262
02:26:20,638 --> 02:26:23,541
But if you're Cody Rhodes,
you can ill afford to lose the title

3263
02:26:23,608 --> 02:26:26,477
tonight after everything
you went through to gain it.

3264
02:26:26,544 --> 02:26:29,947
[chanting, applause]

3265
02:26:45,897 --> 02:26:48,232
This has been an incredible atmosphere-

3266
02:26:49,467 --> 02:26:50,935
all week long.

3267
02:26:52,737 --> 02:26:54,472
Cody blocked.

3268
02:26:54,539 --> 02:26:55,573
Nice takedown of Styles.

3269
02:26:55,640 --> 02:26:57,842
[crowd] 1, 2… [singing begins again]

3270
02:26:57,909 --> 02:27:00,444
[Cole] Shoulders down again
and a kick-out by Cody.

3271
02:27:00,511 --> 02:27:03,047
-Big--
-[Corey] Uppercut.

3272
02:27:03,114 --> 02:27:05,883
[Cole]
Oh, and a step up enzuigiri by Styles

3273
02:27:05,950 --> 02:27:07,518
caught Cody in the back of the head.

3274
02:27:07,585 --> 02:27:10,888
[chanting, applause]

3275
02:27:19,730 --> 02:27:21,999
[shouting]

3276
02:27:22,066 --> 02:27:24,302
[Corey] Styles now surveying the scene.

3277
02:27:24,368 --> 02:27:26,304
[Corey]
And Rhodes out of the way just in time.

3278
02:27:26,370 --> 02:27:29,040
And that was some serious whiplash
suffered by Styles.

3279
02:27:29,106 --> 02:27:33,544
[Cole] Yeah,
Cody sending Styles right into the ropes.

3280
02:27:33,611 --> 02:27:34,912
[chanting]

3281
02:27:34,979 --> 02:27:36,047
Styles is stunned.

3282
02:27:36,113 --> 02:27:37,048
Hey!

3283
02:27:37,114 --> 02:27:40,051
[Cole] Cody able
to buy himself some time to regroup here.

3284
02:27:40,117 --> 02:27:43,120
[chanting, applause]

3285
02:27:45,456 --> 02:27:47,225
[Jessika] Three!

3286
02:27:47,291 --> 02:27:48,459
[Cole] Here comes Rhodes.

3287
02:27:48,526 --> 02:27:49,460
[Corey] Runs into him.

3288
02:27:49,527 --> 02:27:51,829
Right hand by AJ, who just drops Cody.

3289
02:27:51,896 --> 02:27:53,798
[shouting]

3290
02:27:53,865 --> 02:27:56,767
Now AJ Styles gonna bounce Cody
right off our announce table.

3291
02:27:59,604 --> 02:28:00,605
2!

3292
02:28:00,671 --> 02:28:04,041
[Corey] See the intensity in
the eyes of the Phenomenal one.

3293
02:28:04,108 --> 02:28:05,042
[Jessika] Three!

3294
02:28:05,109 --> 02:28:07,945
[chanting, applause]

3295
02:28:13,985 --> 02:28:16,687
[Cole]
AJ dropping Cody face first on our table.

3296
02:28:16,754 --> 02:28:17,688
[Jessika] Three!

3297
02:28:17,755 --> 02:28:18,689
[chanting, applause]

3298
02:28:18,756 --> 02:28:20,057
[booing]

3299
02:28:20,124 --> 02:28:21,058
One!

3300
02:28:23,928 --> 02:28:28,733
[Corey] Styles staring a hole
in Philippe, Christophe,

3301
02:28:28,799 --> 02:28:32,770
much to the chagrin
of the French faithful.

3302
02:28:32,837 --> 02:28:35,273
Clearing off the--
the French announce table.

3303
02:28:38,409 --> 02:28:40,311
[chanting]

3304
02:28:40,378 --> 02:28:43,581
[Cole] Course, there's Jessika Carr.

3305
02:28:43,681 --> 02:28:45,683
A lot of leeway in this matchup.

3306
02:28:45,750 --> 02:28:46,684
You can't blame her.

3307
02:28:46,751 --> 02:28:48,519
This is for the WWE Championship.

3308
02:28:48,586 --> 02:28:53,357
Cody driving AJ hip first into the steel.

3309
02:28:53,424 --> 02:28:55,326
[Corey]
Curious to see if that'll come into play

3310
02:28:55,393 --> 02:28:56,661
as this match progresses.

3311
02:28:56,727 --> 02:28:58,663
You injure somebody's hip,
especially someone

3312
02:28:58,729 --> 02:29:01,432
like the Phenomenal AJ Styles,
who so much of his offense

3313
02:29:01,499 --> 02:29:03,834
is based off being able to launch himself,

3314
02:29:03,901 --> 02:29:05,269
whether that being a springboard

3315
02:29:05,336 --> 02:29:07,972
or just propel himself forward,
that could be a game changer

3316
02:29:08,039 --> 02:29:09,840
if that hip plays a part.

3317
02:29:09,907 --> 02:29:11,709
[shouting]

3318
02:29:11,776 --> 02:29:13,177
[Cole] Styles back to his feet,

3319
02:29:13,244 --> 02:29:15,012
trying to drag himself into the ring.

3320
02:29:15,079 --> 02:29:16,614
Cody Rhodes going to meet him there.

3321
02:29:16,681 --> 02:29:19,383
[chanting]

3322
02:29:21,319 --> 02:29:24,388
AJ bounced off the top turnbuckle.

3323
02:29:24,455 --> 02:29:26,324
Both these men have been through so much

3324
02:29:26,390 --> 02:29:28,960
in this battle so far,
punishing one another.

3325
02:29:29,026 --> 02:29:31,963
[shouting]

3326
02:29:32,029 --> 02:29:33,030
Cody on the second rope.

3327
02:29:33,097 --> 02:29:34,031
He's hooked AJ.

3328
02:29:34,098 --> 02:29:37,568
[shouting]

3329
02:29:37,635 --> 02:29:40,037
[Corey] Rhodes thinking about a superplex.

3330
02:29:40,705 --> 02:29:43,207
-But I would dare give the advantage.
-[applause]

3331
02:29:43,274 --> 02:29:45,910
And that precarious position to AJ Styles

3332
02:29:46,010 --> 02:29:48,779
perhaps a little more sure footed
than The American Nightmare,

3333
02:29:48,846 --> 02:29:51,349
-at least historically speaking.
-[Cole] Styles now, second row.

3334
02:29:51,415 --> 02:29:53,718
[Corey] Oh my. Oh, my god. Look at this.

3335
02:29:53,784 --> 02:29:55,086
[cheering echoes]

3336
02:29:55,152 --> 02:29:58,022
[Cole] Cody Rhodes with Styles up.

3337
02:29:59,023 --> 02:30:01,692
Styles, though,
lands on his feet, Cody tumbles.

3338
02:30:01,759 --> 02:30:07,098
[Corey] I- I think AJ ripped
Cody down as AJ was falling. Either way--

3339
02:30:07,164 --> 02:30:09,834
[Cole] Well, the spine
of Cody Rhodes hitting hard.

3340
02:30:09,900 --> 02:30:14,472
And Cody smarting now into the corner.

3341
02:30:14,538 --> 02:30:15,639
He's hurt, maybe hurt bad.

3342
02:30:15,706 --> 02:30:18,642
[chanting, applause]

3343
02:30:18,709 --> 02:30:19,643
Muscle up.

3344
02:30:19,710 --> 02:30:24,081
[Cole]
And Styles now gonna target- Cody Rhodes.

3345
02:30:24,148 --> 02:30:27,551
[Corey] Veteran like AJ's gonna do
100 times out of 100.

3346
02:30:27,618 --> 02:30:29,553
-[Cole] Yes.
-My god.

3347
02:30:29,620 --> 02:30:34,458
Right back on the exposed back
of The American Nightmare.

3348
02:30:34,525 --> 02:30:37,695
[chanting, applause]

3349
02:30:46,003 --> 02:30:48,873
[Corey] Again,
Styles out here with points to prove.

3350
02:30:48,939 --> 02:30:50,875
[Cole] Beautiful. Moonsault!

3351
02:30:50,941 --> 02:30:51,942
Cody-

3352
02:30:52,910 --> 02:30:54,178
I think he got his knees up.

3353
02:30:54,245 --> 02:30:56,113
[Corey]
Cody did get his knees up just in time,

3354
02:30:56,180 --> 02:30:59,650
off the springboard moonsault by Styles,

3355
02:30:59,717 --> 02:31:01,852
who said earlier that 21 years ago,

3356
02:31:01,919 --> 02:31:03,554
Dusty Rhodes couldn't beat me.

3357
02:31:03,621 --> 02:31:06,590
This day and age,
there's no chance in hell that Cody does.

3358
02:31:06,657 --> 02:31:08,159
[chanting, applause]

3359
02:31:08,225 --> 02:31:09,827
[Cole] Critical moment in the match.

3360
02:31:09,894 --> 02:31:11,862
Both men down.

3361
02:31:11,929 --> 02:31:14,532
The Champion, Cody Rhodes, the challenger,

3362
02:31:14,598 --> 02:31:18,702
AJ Styles,
in the undisputed WWE Championship.

3363
02:31:18,769 --> 02:31:21,772
[chanting, applause]

3364
02:31:25,476 --> 02:31:27,945
[Corey] Again, between the hip being run
into the steel stairs

3365
02:31:28,012 --> 02:31:30,514
and Cody putting his
knees up into AJ's ribs,

3366
02:31:30,581 --> 02:31:33,951
this is really going to chip
away at Styles' core strength.

3367
02:31:34,018 --> 02:31:36,487
Cody able to block twice
and deliver right hands of his own.

3368
02:31:36,554 --> 02:31:37,888
Another block by Cody Rhodes.

3369
02:31:37,955 --> 02:31:39,657
And Cody now unloading on Styles.

3370
02:31:39,723 --> 02:31:42,893
[shouting]

3371
02:31:44,328 --> 02:31:46,163
And here comes the Nightmare.

3372
02:31:46,230 --> 02:31:47,498
[shouting]

3373
02:31:47,565 --> 02:31:49,166
[Cole] Cody up over the top.

3374
02:31:49,233 --> 02:31:51,502
AJ powerslammed by Cody.

3375
02:31:51,569 --> 02:31:52,603
[Corey] Sudden impact.

3376
02:31:52,670 --> 02:31:55,906
[cheering]

3377
02:31:58,609 --> 02:32:01,912
And the WWE Universe giving Rhodes

3378
02:32:01,979 --> 02:32:06,450
the shot of adrenaline
he so desperately needs.

3379
02:32:06,517 --> 02:32:08,552
Back to his feet. Fired up.

3380
02:32:12,189 --> 02:32:15,559
[Cole] Off the second rope, disaster kick.

3381
02:32:15,626 --> 02:32:17,328
Cody cover to retain.

3382
02:32:17,394 --> 02:32:18,796
[crowd] 1, 2!

3383
02:32:18,863 --> 02:32:20,698
[Cole]
AJ able to get the shoulder up at two.

3384
02:32:20,764 --> 02:32:24,168
[chanting, applause]

3385
02:32:29,440 --> 02:32:30,608
[Corey] Take a look at this.

3386
02:32:30,674 --> 02:32:34,178
Cody, with a disaster kick,
caught Styles right under the chin.

3387
02:32:34,245 --> 02:32:37,381
And perhaps the landing took a little more
out of Cody than he expected.

3388
02:32:37,448 --> 02:32:39,116
Slow into the cover attempt.

3389
02:32:39,183 --> 02:32:41,018
[Cole] Oh, again, the back-

3390
02:32:42,620 --> 02:32:44,455
there's been an issue
over the last few minutes

3391
02:32:44,522 --> 02:32:45,523
for Cody in this match.

3392
02:32:45,589 --> 02:32:48,526
[Corey] And I respect Cody
as undisputed WWE Champion,

3393
02:32:48,592 --> 02:32:50,361
playing his cards close to the vest.

3394
02:32:50,427 --> 02:32:52,329
He doesn't want
Styles to know if he's injured.

3395
02:32:52,396 --> 02:32:54,331
He doesn't want
the fans to know if he's injured.

3396
02:32:54,398 --> 02:32:56,100
Doesn't want anybody to know because a--

3397
02:32:56,167 --> 02:32:59,570
or because Cody realizes
every opponent should use it against him.

3398
02:32:59,637 --> 02:33:03,007
[chanting]

3399
02:33:06,410 --> 02:33:09,313
[Cole]
And AJ Styles met Cody there that time.

3400
02:33:09,380 --> 02:33:10,748
Just a little too quick.

3401
02:33:10,814 --> 02:33:12,249
[chanting] Cody

3402
02:33:12,316 --> 02:33:13,250
[interposing voices]

3403
02:33:13,317 --> 02:33:15,286
[Cole] --shoulders down for the win.

3404
02:33:15,352 --> 02:33:16,420
AJ has to kick it too.

3405
02:33:16,487 --> 02:33:18,055
[chanting]

3406
02:33:18,122 --> 02:33:20,591
Now Styles, oh, back of the knee!

3407
02:33:20,658 --> 02:33:24,428
Right into the back of the neck.
Cover for The Championship!

3408
02:33:24,495 --> 02:33:25,863
And a kick-out by Rhodes.

3409
02:33:25,930 --> 02:33:27,097
[applause]

3410
02:33:27,164 --> 02:33:29,133
Point of the knee
right through the neck of Rhodes.

3411
02:33:32,236 --> 02:33:33,737
[Corey] AJ wincing in pain

3412
02:33:33,804 --> 02:33:35,839
even after delivering
an offensive maneuver.

3413
02:33:35,906 --> 02:33:37,508
Let's take another look at this.

3414
02:33:37,575 --> 02:33:39,977
Styles powering up Rhodes,

3415
02:33:40,044 --> 02:33:43,314
driving Cody down across his own knee.

3416
02:33:43,380 --> 02:33:45,282
And Styles now looking to rally.

3417
02:33:45,349 --> 02:33:48,485
[chanting, applause]

3418
02:33:51,388 --> 02:33:52,990
[Cole] Who digs down deep?

3419
02:33:53,057 --> 02:33:55,392
Who has the will to survive?

3420
02:33:55,459 --> 02:33:58,829
[chanting]

3421
02:34:01,298 --> 02:34:02,299
Styles into the corner.

3422
02:34:02,366 --> 02:34:03,400
Nobody home.

3423
02:34:03,500 --> 02:34:04,401
Cody Rhodes.

3424
02:34:04,468 --> 02:34:06,303
Now, hold on!

3425
02:34:06,370 --> 02:34:10,307
[applause]

3426
02:34:10,374 --> 02:34:13,611
[Corey] Again, the veteran, Styles,
rolling out underneath the bottom rope,

3427
02:34:13,677 --> 02:34:16,213
knowing that he cannot be pinned
or forced to submit out there.

3428
02:34:16,280 --> 02:34:19,483
[chanting]

3429
02:34:19,550 --> 02:34:21,619
And, of course,
Champion's advantage does apply.

3430
02:34:21,685 --> 02:34:26,190
Styles must pin or force Rhodes to submit
to become undisputed WWE Champion.

3431
02:34:26,257 --> 02:34:29,393
[chanting, applause]

3432
02:34:30,828 --> 02:34:34,832
[Cole]
Cody now lifting AJ up on the apron.

3433
02:34:34,898 --> 02:34:37,001
I'll get it right this time.

3434
02:34:37,067 --> 02:34:39,203
[shouting]

3435
02:34:39,270 --> 02:34:40,204
[Corey] Oh, no!

3436
02:34:40,270 --> 02:34:41,639
[Cole] Oh, god!

3437
02:34:41,705 --> 02:34:45,109
[Corey]
AJ Styles dropping Cody on his head.

3438
02:34:45,175 --> 02:34:48,245
[chanting]

3439
02:34:48,312 --> 02:34:51,148
If somehow AJ Styles can summon the power

3440
02:34:51,215 --> 02:34:54,518
to get Rhodes back in the ring,
we're gonna have a new Champion.

3441
02:34:54,585 --> 02:34:55,986
Cody has not moved.

3442
02:34:56,053 --> 02:34:59,023
[chanting, applause]

3443
02:35:00,024 --> 02:35:01,358
Rhodes may be out.

3444
02:35:01,425 --> 02:35:02,559
Rhodes may be injured.

3445
02:35:02,626 --> 02:35:03,560
[Cole] Watch this.

3446
02:35:03,627 --> 02:35:04,695
Oh, my goodness.

3447
02:35:04,762 --> 02:35:06,664
[Corey] Talk about a high-angle landing

3448
02:35:06,730 --> 02:35:09,833
across the base of Cody's neck,
the top of his shoulders.

3449
02:35:09,900 --> 02:35:12,936
That was a worst case scenario.

3450
02:35:13,003 --> 02:35:15,639
[Cole] Styles, realizing
count out doesn't do him any good,

3451
02:35:16,206 --> 02:35:19,543
rolls into the ring.
That'll break the count- for him.

3452
02:35:19,610 --> 02:35:22,179
But Cody still outside
the official at four.

3453
02:35:22,246 --> 02:35:23,981
[Corey] Styles realized the situation.

3454
02:35:24,048 --> 02:35:25,783
[Cole] Sliding knee caught by Cody.

3455
02:35:25,849 --> 02:35:28,118
Cody with AJ up high.

3456
02:35:28,185 --> 02:35:32,022
AJ planted,
right through the French announce table!

3457
02:35:32,623 --> 02:35:35,859
Desperation move and effective for Rhodes!

3458
02:35:36,126 --> 02:35:39,330
[chanting]

3459
02:35:41,665 --> 02:35:43,400
[Corey] Cody Rhodes, if nothing else,

3460
02:35:43,500 --> 02:35:47,037
has purchased himself
some extremely valuable time

3461
02:35:47,104 --> 02:35:50,574
-in this title battle.
-[cheering]

3462
02:35:50,641 --> 02:35:52,242
Take another look at this.

3463
02:35:52,309 --> 02:35:56,480
The American Nightmare
taking Styles for a ride

3464
02:35:56,814 --> 02:36:00,084
through the announce table,
the French announce table.

3465
02:36:00,150 --> 02:36:02,353
Apologies to Christophe and Philippe.

3466
02:36:02,419 --> 02:36:05,356
[chanting, applause]

3467
02:36:06,357 --> 02:36:08,492
Both men are down outside the ring.

3468
02:36:08,559 --> 02:36:10,227
[chanting, applause]

3469
02:36:10,294 --> 02:36:13,230
There's the Agius Chéreau chants
we've been hearing all weekend,

3470
02:36:13,297 --> 02:36:15,499
a sign of respect
to our French announce friends.

3471
02:36:15,566 --> 02:36:17,334
[chanting, applause]

3472
02:36:17,401 --> 02:36:19,169
[Jessika] 4!

3473
02:36:19,236 --> 02:36:21,638
[Cole]
Got a 4 by the official, Jessika Carr.

3474
02:36:21,705 --> 02:36:23,006
-Now at 5.
-5!

3475
02:36:23,073 --> 02:36:25,175
[Cole] Styles has been
taken out through the table.

3476
02:36:25,242 --> 02:36:26,176
[crowd in French] 6!

3477
02:36:26,243 --> 02:36:28,245
[Cole]
The champ, Cody Rhodes, is down as well.

3478
02:36:28,312 --> 02:36:29,546
[crowd in French] 7!

3479
02:36:29,613 --> 02:36:31,882
[chants gaining momentum]

3480
02:36:31,949 --> 02:36:34,385
-[crowd in French] 8!
-[Cole] Down to 8.

3481
02:36:34,752 --> 02:36:36,787
-[crowd in French] 9!
-[Cole] And 9.

3482
02:36:36,854 --> 02:36:39,723
AJ and Rhodes just beat the count,
both of them.

3483
02:36:40,057 --> 02:36:43,427
[cheering]

3484
02:36:49,666 --> 02:36:50,667
Exhaustion.

3485
02:36:50,734 --> 02:36:51,735
[chanting]

3486
02:36:51,802 --> 02:36:54,972
The physical toll
of this matchup setting in.

3487
02:36:55,038 --> 02:36:57,040
[chanting]

3488
02:36:57,107 --> 02:36:58,675
Styles to his feet.

3489
02:36:58,742 --> 02:37:00,277
Rhodes up as well.

3490
02:37:00,344 --> 02:37:02,679
Collision for both men
on the middle of the ring.

3491
02:37:02,746 --> 02:37:06,083
[chanting]

3492
02:37:12,289 --> 02:37:16,727
Heavy rights being exchanged
by both Champion and challenger.

3493
02:37:16,794 --> 02:37:20,097
[chanting]

3494
02:37:22,533 --> 02:37:24,101
[Corey] Both men connecting with kicks.

3495
02:37:24,168 --> 02:37:25,836
Both competitors down.

3496
02:37:25,903 --> 02:37:28,305
Both men are down and in trouble.

3497
02:37:28,372 --> 02:37:31,642
[cheering and rapturous applause]

3498
02:37:35,612 --> 02:37:38,348
The playing field, once again, even.

3499
02:37:38,415 --> 02:37:43,253
A dead heat in this undisputed
WWE Championship matchup.

3500
02:37:43,320 --> 02:37:45,222
[Cole] Cody looking to rally.

3501
02:37:45,289 --> 02:37:47,891
AJ Styles looking to do the unthinkable

3502
02:37:47,958 --> 02:37:51,728
and take The Championship
here in Cody's first televised defense.

3503
02:37:51,795 --> 02:37:55,632
[chanting, applause]

3504
02:37:58,101 --> 02:37:59,503
Want to go again?

3505
02:37:59,570 --> 02:38:00,771
Want to go again? Let's go.

3506
02:38:00,838 --> 02:38:01,772
Yeah?

3507
02:38:01,839 --> 02:38:03,240
You want to go again?

3508
02:38:03,307 --> 02:38:06,677
[rapturous cheering gains momentum fast]

3509
02:38:06,743 --> 02:38:08,645
Let's go!

3510
02:38:08,712 --> 02:38:09,880
[Cole] And here we go!

3511
02:38:09,947 --> 02:38:10,881
Center of the ring!

3512
02:38:10,948 --> 02:38:11,882
Rhodes and Styles!

3513
02:38:11,949 --> 02:38:15,385
[chanting]

3514
02:38:15,452 --> 02:38:17,588
Cody, shots to the midsection.

3515
02:38:17,654 --> 02:38:19,056
[chanting]

3516
02:38:19,122 --> 02:38:22,092
[Corey]
And AJ answers with a phenomenal blitz.

3517
02:38:22,159 --> 02:38:24,261
[shouting]

3518
02:38:24,328 --> 02:38:28,866
[Cole] And now Cody teeing off
the left hands by Cody Rhodes.

3519
02:38:28,932 --> 02:38:30,767
[shouting]

3520
02:38:30,834 --> 02:38:32,336
Bionic elbow!

3521
02:38:32,402 --> 02:38:33,737
[Corey] Cover by Rhodes!

3522
02:38:33,804 --> 02:38:34,838
[Cole] To retain!

3523
02:38:34,905 --> 02:38:37,040
Kick-out by Styles!

3524
02:38:37,107 --> 02:38:41,645
What a main event
for the WWE Championship.

3525
02:38:41,712 --> 02:38:44,681
[chanting, applause]

3526
02:38:56,226 --> 02:38:59,162
[Corey] We were expecting
one hell of a main event.

3527
02:38:59,229 --> 02:39:02,432
We know how much respect
Rhodes has for AJ Styles.

3528
02:39:02,499 --> 02:39:05,969
Cody even comparing Styles
recently to Bret "The Hitman" Hart.

3529
02:39:06,036 --> 02:39:09,606
Saying he's a modern day
excellence of execution.

3530
02:39:09,673 --> 02:39:12,776
Cody knows that iron sharpens iron,

3531
02:39:12,843 --> 02:39:14,845
and if Cody wants to wave the flag,

3532
02:39:14,912 --> 02:39:16,480
he's gotta get past the best.

3533
02:39:16,546 --> 02:39:18,582
[Cole] And how much does Cody have left?

3534
02:39:18,649 --> 02:39:23,153
How deep will Cody Rhodes be able to dig?

3535
02:39:23,220 --> 02:39:25,822
Off the second rope,
went for the Cody Cutter.

3536
02:39:25,889 --> 02:39:27,858
Styles able to block!

3537
02:39:27,925 --> 02:39:29,693
[Corey] I think AJ was thinking about--

3538
02:39:29,760 --> 02:39:31,895
[Cole] Styles' Clash- maybe.

3539
02:39:31,962 --> 02:39:33,797
[Corey] Or maybe, a piledriver?

3540
02:39:33,864 --> 02:39:36,767
[Cole]
And now Cody Rhodes lifting Styles up!

3541
02:39:36,833 --> 02:39:39,469
AJ Styles from behind.

3542
02:39:39,536 --> 02:39:42,139
[Corey] And a boot to Cody.

3543
02:39:42,205 --> 02:39:43,140
And into the corner.

3544
02:39:43,206 --> 02:39:44,141
[interposing voices]

3545
02:39:44,207 --> 02:39:45,409
[Cole] First goes Rhodes.

3546
02:39:45,475 --> 02:39:47,244
[applause]

3547
02:39:47,311 --> 02:39:50,013
Again, remember, the fact he was injured

3548
02:39:50,080 --> 02:39:52,282
earlier on in this matchup.

3549
02:39:52,349 --> 02:39:55,552
[chanting, applause]

3550
02:40:04,761 --> 02:40:08,932
Corey, I've never quite experienced
a night like this.

3551
02:40:08,999 --> 02:40:10,334
[Corey] That makes two of us.

3552
02:40:10,400 --> 02:40:12,536
And I am loving every second of it.

3553
02:40:12,603 --> 02:40:14,204
[Cole] Styles now delivers the knee

3554
02:40:14,271 --> 02:40:16,273
again to the back of Cody Rhodes,

3555
02:40:16,340 --> 02:40:19,443
which has become the focal point
of the attack for the veteran Styles.

3556
02:40:19,509 --> 02:40:22,679
[applause]

3557
02:40:22,746 --> 02:40:28,919
And AJ positioned
where he wants to be, off the top rope.

3558
02:40:28,986 --> 02:40:31,555
Cody Rhodes may be done for!

3559
02:40:31,622 --> 02:40:35,959
AJ Styles cover for the win and the title!

3560
02:40:36,026 --> 02:40:37,127
And Cody kicked out!

3561
02:40:37,194 --> 02:40:40,263
[chanting, applause]

3562
02:40:45,102 --> 02:40:48,372
[Corey] And this is the point in the match
where it's more than frustration.

3563
02:40:48,438 --> 02:40:52,075
Perhaps, doubt begins
to creep in if you're AJ Styles.

3564
02:40:52,142 --> 02:40:54,778
You just hit your bread and butter,

3565
02:40:54,845 --> 02:40:57,014
that springboard 450 Splash,

3566
02:40:57,080 --> 02:41:01,485
which has brought Styles
so many victories. And Cody kicked-out.

3567
02:41:01,551 --> 02:41:02,786
[applause]

3568
02:41:02,853 --> 02:41:07,557
[Cole] We're learning a lot
about Cody Rhodes tonight, his resilience,

3569
02:41:07,624 --> 02:41:09,159
and his guts, and his will to win.

3570
02:41:09,226 --> 02:41:10,160
[chanting]

3571
02:41:10,227 --> 02:41:11,728
He finished the story.

3572
02:41:11,795 --> 02:41:14,064
It's always harder to write the sequel.

3573
02:41:14,131 --> 02:41:17,834
And that's what Cody's trying to do
tonight with Styles up on his shoulders.

3574
02:41:17,901 --> 02:41:19,202
AJ Styles!

3575
02:41:19,269 --> 02:41:20,570
[Corey] Burning hammer!

3576
02:41:20,637 --> 02:41:23,073
[Cole] Cover for The Championship!

3577
02:41:23,140 --> 02:41:27,210
Cody kicked right out,
didn't even get to a two count!

3578
02:41:27,277 --> 02:41:30,047
Cody fired up off the burning hammer!

3579
02:41:30,113 --> 02:41:31,548
Cody Rhodes!

3580
02:41:31,615 --> 02:41:33,050
AJ can't believe it!

3581
02:41:33,116 --> 02:41:36,186
[cheering]

3582
02:41:36,253 --> 02:41:37,754
Cody's begging for more.

3583
02:41:37,821 --> 02:41:40,891
[chanting]

3584
02:41:40,957 --> 02:41:41,858
[shouts]

3585
02:41:42,859 --> 02:41:44,027
[Cole] Cody traps the leg.

3586
02:41:44,094 --> 02:41:46,363
[shouting]

3587
02:41:46,430 --> 02:41:47,364
Cody, cover!

3588
02:41:47,431 --> 02:41:48,832
[cheering]

3589
02:41:48,899 --> 02:41:49,833
Cover!

3590
02:41:49,900 --> 02:41:51,601
1, 2…

3591
02:41:51,668 --> 02:41:53,704
[Cole] Styles kicks out!

3592
02:41:53,770 --> 02:41:57,207
[Corey]
Just barely, but this match rolls on.

3593
02:41:57,274 --> 02:42:00,444
[chanting, applause]

3594
02:42:00,510 --> 02:42:03,480
AJ Styles just won't stop.

3595
02:42:03,580 --> 02:42:04,781
Look at this.

3596
02:42:04,848 --> 02:42:09,386
A burning hammer,
which should have taken Cody out for good.

3597
02:42:09,453 --> 02:42:11,221
Instead, Rhodes rallied.

3598
02:42:11,288 --> 02:42:12,322
[cheering]

3599
02:42:12,389 --> 02:42:13,757
Cody, cutter.

3600
02:42:13,824 --> 02:42:19,029
But even this wasn't enough
to deny the challenge of AJ

3601
02:42:19,096 --> 02:42:20,630
Styles yet.

3602
02:42:20,697 --> 02:42:24,000
[chanting]

3603
02:42:33,176 --> 02:42:36,012
[Cole] Rhodes stumbling to his feet.

3604
02:42:36,079 --> 02:42:39,049
AJ Styles using the ropes

3605
02:42:39,116 --> 02:42:41,518
to somehow get back to a vertical base.

3606
02:42:41,585 --> 02:42:42,953
[chanting, applause]

3607
02:42:43,019 --> 02:42:45,722
Physical, emotional.

3608
02:42:45,789 --> 02:42:49,092
[Corey] I don't think AJ's brain
and his body are on the same page.

3609
02:42:49,159 --> 02:42:50,494
Styles wants to keep fighting.

3610
02:42:50,560 --> 02:42:51,895
You know I got to!

3611
02:42:51,962 --> 02:42:52,896
[shouts]

3612
02:42:52,963 --> 02:42:55,699
[Cole] Clothesline by Rhodes.

3613
02:42:55,766 --> 02:42:57,467
[applause]

3614
02:42:57,534 --> 02:43:00,937
Both of these men have left everything
in the ring.

3615
02:43:01,004 --> 02:43:03,206
[cheering]

3616
02:43:03,273 --> 02:43:05,509
And some of themselves outside of it.

3617
02:43:13,483 --> 02:43:18,555
Cody going to hook AJ Styles
and look to put Styles away.

3618
02:43:18,622 --> 02:43:21,124
With the crossroads, AJ countered.

3619
02:43:21,191 --> 02:43:22,626
Styles caught him!

3620
02:43:22,692 --> 02:43:24,394
[Corey] Pelé kick right between the eyes.

3621
02:43:27,230 --> 02:43:30,367
[Cole] And now it's AJ's turn
with an opening and a chance.

3622
02:43:30,433 --> 02:43:33,770
[chanting, applause]

3623
02:43:37,474 --> 02:43:39,342
Cody launching AJ out to the apron,

3624
02:43:39,409 --> 02:43:40,877
who caught him in the forearm.

3625
02:43:40,944 --> 02:43:44,481
And now AJ Styles says it's time.

3626
02:43:44,548 --> 02:43:49,586
[Corey] Is it time
for number three for AJ Styles?

3627
02:43:49,653 --> 02:43:50,854
[Cole] Off the top rope.

3628
02:43:50,921 --> 02:43:52,255
Caught by Cody.

3629
02:43:52,322 --> 02:43:55,625
[applause]

3630
02:43:57,561 --> 02:44:01,064
[Corey] I believe Cody connected
with the sternum of AJ Styles,

3631
02:44:01,131 --> 02:44:03,200
which likely just drove all the oxygen,

3632
02:44:03,266 --> 02:44:04,768
all the wind, out of the challenger.

3633
02:44:04,835 --> 02:44:06,203
[audience chanting] Cody! Cody!

3634
02:44:06,269 --> 02:44:07,671
Cody! Cody!

3635
02:44:07,737 --> 02:44:08,672
Cody!

3636
02:44:08,738 --> 02:44:10,640
Cody!

3637
02:44:10,707 --> 02:44:12,142
[groans]

3638
02:44:12,209 --> 02:44:17,047
[Cole] And Cody now,
Kimura locked in on AJ Styles.

3639
02:44:17,113 --> 02:44:20,383
[Corey] Cody Rhodes knows first hand
just how brutal this submission can be.

3640
02:44:20,450 --> 02:44:21,585
[applause]

3641
02:44:21,651 --> 02:44:23,486
[Cole]
And now he's trying to use the Kimura

3642
02:44:23,553 --> 02:44:28,091
to his advantage and try to get
AJ Styles to tap out so Cody can retain.

3643
02:44:28,158 --> 02:44:29,426
[groaning]

3644
02:44:29,492 --> 02:44:31,194
Come on, AJ!

3645
02:44:31,261 --> 02:44:33,597
[Cole] Styles writhing, screaming in pain.

3646
02:44:33,663 --> 02:44:34,998
Is he going to tap out to Cody?

3647
02:44:37,701 --> 02:44:39,603
[chanting]

3648
02:44:39,669 --> 02:44:41,638
[Corey]
Cody had his arm broken by this move.

3649
02:44:41,705 --> 02:44:44,174
[chanting]

3650
02:44:44,241 --> 02:44:46,543
[Cole] Trying to do the same to Styles.

3651
02:44:46,610 --> 02:44:48,845
Styles trying to somehow work
his way out of it.

3652
02:44:48,912 --> 02:44:50,914
[chanting]

3653
02:44:50,981 --> 02:44:53,016
[Corey] AJ is doing his best to'

3654
02:44:53,984 --> 02:44:56,987
put his footing underneath
the weight of both he and Rhodes.

3655
02:44:57,053 --> 02:44:58,889
[Cole] Yeah, you mentioned the power.

3656
02:44:58,955 --> 02:45:01,224
The AJ Styles gotten so much stronger.

3657
02:45:01,291 --> 02:45:03,026
He used that to his advantage there.

3658
02:45:03,093 --> 02:45:06,329
[chanting, applause]

3659
02:45:08,198 --> 02:45:10,834
Could we see a Styles clash?

3660
02:45:10,901 --> 02:45:13,536
Cody able to fight out of it.

3661
02:45:13,603 --> 02:45:15,672
Kicked by Rhodes. Hooked Styles.

3662
02:45:15,739 --> 02:45:17,274
Now he's got him where he wants him.

3663
02:45:17,340 --> 02:45:19,242
[cheering]

3664
02:45:19,309 --> 02:45:20,510
Went for crossroads.

3665
02:45:20,577 --> 02:45:22,812
AJ Styles countered.

3666
02:45:22,879 --> 02:45:28,118
Now AJ trying to hoist Cody
up for the Styles Class.

3667
02:45:28,184 --> 02:45:30,120
Cody lands on his feet.

3668
02:45:30,186 --> 02:45:32,522
AJ Styles stacked up
by Rhodes for the win.

3669
02:45:32,589 --> 02:45:33,523
Kick at two.

3670
02:45:33,590 --> 02:45:35,458
[chanting]

3671
02:45:35,525 --> 02:45:39,129
[Corey] But an offensive
exchange by both Superstars.

3672
02:45:39,195 --> 02:45:40,830
[Cole] Cody, top rope now.

3673
02:45:40,897 --> 02:45:43,133
Cody, Cutter from the top rope!

3674
02:45:43,199 --> 02:45:45,001
[Corey] My god.

3675
02:45:45,068 --> 02:45:46,603
[Cole] Pulling out all the stops.

3676
02:45:46,670 --> 02:45:50,106
[cheering]

3677
02:45:51,574 --> 02:45:55,979
They're on their feet in Lyon!

3678
02:45:56,046 --> 02:45:59,349
[cheering]

3679
02:46:03,720 --> 02:46:07,324
Cody hooking AJ Styles,
middle of the ring.

3680
02:46:07,390 --> 02:46:08,692
Crossroads!

3681
02:46:08,758 --> 02:46:10,260
Cover!

3682
02:46:10,327 --> 02:46:11,695
-[Cole] Hook of the leg!
-3!

3683
02:46:11,761 --> 02:46:12,696
[Cole] Cody retains!

3684
02:46:12,762 --> 02:46:14,097
[bell rings]

3685
02:46:14,164 --> 02:46:15,932
["Kingdom" by Downstait playing]

3686
02:46:15,999 --> 02:46:18,902
[Samantha] Here is your winner,

3687
02:46:19,069 --> 02:46:26,042
and still the undisputed WWE Champion,

3688
02:46:26,309 --> 02:46:29,879
The American Nightmare,

3689
02:46:29,946 --> 02:46:34,551
Cody Rhodes!

3690
02:46:34,617 --> 02:46:40,090
[Cole] Well, talk about
what a hell of a first title defense.

3691
02:46:40,156 --> 02:46:46,162
[Corey] That was a main event
in any city around the globe,

3692
02:46:46,229 --> 02:46:49,399
on any date on the calendar.

3693
02:46:49,466 --> 02:46:51,968
Two of the best in the game.

3694
02:46:52,035 --> 02:46:54,003
Whoa!

3695
02:46:54,070 --> 02:46:57,240
[Cole] Corey,
you said it earlier, iron sharpens iron.

3696
02:46:57,307 --> 02:46:58,241
♪ When I was younger ♪

3697
02:46:58,308 --> 02:47:00,310
[Corey] AJ Styles brought it.

3698
02:47:00,377 --> 02:47:03,413
Cody Rhodes stepped up.

3699
02:47:03,480 --> 02:47:04,914
♪ Better men! ♪

3700
02:47:04,981 --> 02:47:09,619
[Cole] And he retained
the undisputed WWE Championship.

3701
02:47:09,686 --> 02:47:11,354
♪ My freedom ♪

3702
02:47:11,421 --> 02:47:12,555
♪ Here to change the game ♪

3703
02:47:12,622 --> 02:47:14,991
♪ A banner made of pain ♪

3704
02:47:15,058 --> 02:47:17,427
♪ I built my kingdom ♪

3705
02:47:17,494 --> 02:47:20,730
[Corey]
What a sweet victory this must have been

3706
02:47:20,797 --> 02:47:23,233
for The American Nightmare.

3707
02:47:23,299 --> 02:47:26,536
♪ You'll follow me until the end ♪

3708
02:47:26,603 --> 02:47:28,838
♪ I am my kingdom ♪

3709
02:47:28,905 --> 02:47:29,839
♪ Lights go down ♪

3710
02:47:29,906 --> 02:47:31,741
♪ I'm ready now ♪

3711
02:47:31,808 --> 02:47:35,311
[Corey] Cody Rhodes knew
he had to do something spectacular,

3712
02:47:35,378 --> 02:47:40,150
a super Cody Cutter,
perhaps out of desperation.

3713
02:47:40,216 --> 02:47:43,420
But if it was, boy, did it ever pay off,

3714
02:47:43,486 --> 02:47:48,525
driving Styles face first
and then a trip to the crossroads

3715
02:47:48,591 --> 02:47:50,560
for the challenger.

3716
02:47:50,627 --> 02:47:57,500
Three seconds later,
and still undisputed WWE Champion,

3717
02:47:57,567 --> 02:48:03,173
Cody Rhodes, may now lead us
fearlessly into the new era.

3718
02:48:03,239 --> 02:48:04,174
♪ Bow to me! ♪

3719
02:48:04,240 --> 02:48:06,743
[Cole]
The first cut is always the deepest.

3720
02:48:06,810 --> 02:48:07,744
♪ I gave it all away ♪

3721
02:48:07,811 --> 02:48:09,813
[Cole] And for Cody Rhodes tonight,

3722
02:48:09,879 --> 02:48:15,351
he passed the test with flying colors,

3723
02:48:15,418 --> 02:48:19,856
retaining the undisputed WWE title.

3724
02:48:19,923 --> 02:48:21,257
♪ You took my dreams ♪

3725
02:48:21,324 --> 02:48:23,092
♪ But not my name! ♪

3726
02:48:23,159 --> 02:48:24,494
♪ You'll follow me ♪

3727
02:48:24,561 --> 02:48:27,730
[Cole] On an absolutely electric,

3728
02:48:27,797 --> 02:48:32,635
an absolutely incredible
night, thank you, Lyon.

3729
02:48:32,702 --> 02:48:36,206
Thank you, WWE fans around the world.

3730
02:48:36,272 --> 02:48:38,041
Thank you, for Backlash.

3731
02:48:38,108 --> 02:48:42,712
♪ And you can never stop me now! ♪

3732
02:48:42,779 --> 02:48:43,913
["War" by ArrDee playing]

3733
02:48:43,980 --> 02:48:47,183
[Cole]
This is France's third largest city.

3734
02:48:47,250 --> 02:48:48,418
Welcome to Lyon.

3735
02:48:48,485 --> 02:48:49,486
♪ 1, 2 ♪

3736
02:48:49,552 --> 02:48:51,554
[Cole] This is the largest gate

3737
02:48:51,621 --> 02:48:56,459
of any arena show in WWE history.

3738
02:48:56,526 --> 02:49:01,498
This is WWE Backlash!

3739
02:49:01,564 --> 02:49:02,632
♪ If they want a battle ♪

3740
02:49:02,699 --> 02:49:03,933
♪ I'm ready for war ♪

3741
02:49:04,000 --> 02:49:05,535
♪ I come from the struggle ♪

3742
02:49:05,602 --> 02:49:07,203
♪ And love all the trouble ♪

3743
02:49:07,270 --> 02:49:09,839
[Corey] It's a street fight!

3744
02:49:09,906 --> 02:49:11,808
♪ Yeah, kicking the door ♪

3745
02:49:11,875 --> 02:49:13,343
♪ Kicking the door ♪

3746
02:49:13,409 --> 02:49:15,078
♪ I come from the mud ♪

3747
02:49:15,145 --> 02:49:16,246
♪ If they want a battle ♪

3748
02:49:16,312 --> 02:49:17,981
♪ I'm ready for war ♪

3749
02:49:18,047 --> 02:49:20,517
[Cole] Tanga Loa,
that's Tama Tonga's brother!

3750
02:49:20,583 --> 02:49:23,319
♪ I'm done and I'm sick of the talk ♪

3751
02:49:23,386 --> 02:49:24,287
♪ Not anymore, yeah ♪

3752
02:49:24,354 --> 02:49:25,855
♪ Kicking the door
Woo, woo ♪

3753
02:49:25,922 --> 02:49:27,657
♪ Been in the gutter ♪

3754
02:49:27,724 --> 02:49:28,958
♪ I can give you a tour ♪

3755
02:49:29,025 --> 02:49:31,761
♪ If they want a battle
I'm letting it loose ♪

3756
02:49:33,863 --> 02:49:35,298
[crowd cheering]

3757
02:49:35,365 --> 02:49:37,734
[Cole] What a display of athleticism!

3758
02:49:38,268 --> 02:49:42,038
K.O.D... new Tag Team Champion!

3759
02:49:42,839 --> 02:49:44,240
A Triple Threat Match.

3760
02:49:44,307 --> 02:49:47,343
The first woman to gain pinfall
or submission will win

3761
02:49:47,410 --> 02:49:49,879
the WWE Women's title.

3762
02:49:50,914 --> 02:49:52,148
♪ Kicking the door ♪

3763
02:49:52,215 --> 02:49:54,050
♪ I've been in the gutter
I come from the mud ♪

3764
02:49:54,117 --> 02:49:57,220
♪ I can give you a tour
If they want a battle I'm ready for war ♪

3765
02:49:57,287 --> 02:49:59,355
♪ I come from the struggle
I love all the trouble ♪

3766
02:50:00,023 --> 02:50:01,124
[Cole] Bayley got her!

3767
02:50:01,190 --> 02:50:04,127
♪ I'm sick of the talk and smiling faces
Not anymore Yeah ♪

3768
02:50:04,194 --> 02:50:05,728
♪ Kicking the door
Woo, woo ♪

3769
02:50:05,795 --> 02:50:07,797
♪ Been in the gutter
I come from the mud ♪

3770
02:50:07,864 --> 02:50:09,599
♪ I can give you a tour
Ready for war ♪

3771
02:50:09,666 --> 02:50:11,000
♪ Ready for war ♪

3772
02:50:11,067 --> 02:50:13,102
[sighs]

3773
02:50:14,103 --> 02:50:15,371
[Cole] Oh, look who's here.

3774
02:50:15,438 --> 02:50:17,407
-[Corey] JD McDonagh.
-[Cole] And a spear!

3775
02:50:17,473 --> 02:50:19,509
♪ I come from the struggle
I love all the trouble ♪

3776
02:50:19,576 --> 02:50:21,945
♪ I've been here before
I'm done, and I'm sick of the talk ♪

3777
02:50:22,011 --> 02:50:23,546
♪ With the smiling faces
Not anymore ♪

3778
02:50:23,613 --> 02:50:24,547
♪ Yeah ♪

3779
02:50:24,614 --> 02:50:26,749
[Cole] And Bálor... in a spirit of Bálor!

3780
02:50:26,816 --> 02:50:28,551
This is three on one out here.

3781
02:50:30,119 --> 02:50:32,288
And Damian Priest retains.

3782
02:50:32,355 --> 02:50:33,289
[Corey] Wait a minute.

3783
02:50:33,356 --> 02:50:37,493
Damian Priest has made it clear,
"I want to do this on my own."

3784
02:50:41,064 --> 02:50:42,065
[suspenseful music]

3785
02:50:42,131 --> 02:50:45,902
♪ Yeah ♪

3786
02:50:47,036 --> 02:50:49,472
♪ There can only be one
Stand up ♪

3787
02:50:49,539 --> 02:50:51,808
♪ No one givin', so we takin' all ♪

3788
02:50:51,874 --> 02:50:55,144
♪ Stand up, stand firm
We can never fall ♪

3789
02:50:55,211 --> 02:50:58,648
♪ Stand up
'Cause every day we be riskin' it all ♪

3790
02:50:58,748 --> 02:51:02,185
♪ Stand up
This will live forever, y'all ♪

3791
02:51:06,756 --> 02:51:07,757
[cheering]

3792
02:51:11,594 --> 02:51:13,630
One, two, three!

3793
02:51:13,696 --> 02:51:14,631
[bell rings]

3794
02:51:22,138 --> 02:51:25,141
♪ There can only be ♪

3795
02:51:29,045 --> 02:51:31,447
♪ There can only be one
Stand up ♪

3796
02:51:31,514 --> 02:51:33,750
♪ No one givin', so we takin' all ♪

3797
02:51:33,816 --> 02:51:37,086
♪ Stand up, stand firm
We can never fall... ♪
♪