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[wondrous music playing]

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[narrator] Imagine a reality…

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with soaring potential.

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A passageway…

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to opportunity.

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Designed with equal parts power…

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[growls]

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…and beauty.

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A reality…

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-[warriors grunting, screaming]
-…where champions battle champions

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for the honor of the Crown Jewel.

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Imagine no more.

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-[crowd cheering]
-[music turns dramatic]

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[Graves] This is what it's all about.

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[crowd] Yeah!

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[Graves] The moments.

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[Seth laughing]

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[Graves] The emotion.

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[narrator] Tonight…

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from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia…

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winning isn't just a potential reality…

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[crowd cheering]

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…it's the only reality.

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[Triple H]
At Crown Jewel we will make history.

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Our reigning WWE Champion

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will face our reigning World Champion.

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And that winner
will be Crown Jewel Champion.

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[crowd cheering]

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[narrator] This is WWE Crown Jewel.

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[music concludes]

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[narrator] And now, live from Riyadh
in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,

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WWE presents Crown Jewel.

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-[crowd cheering, applauding]
-[hip-hop music playing]

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[Michael] You are looking live

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at a sold out
Mohammed Abdo Arena in Riyadh.

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WWE fans are out
in full force tonight for Crown Jewel.

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It's WWE's 12th massive show
in this country.

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And we get underway tonight
with the battle of The Bloodlines.

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[song concludes]

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["Taking It All" playing]

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[crowd cheering]

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♪ We're taking it all! Settle the score
The one who will not take that loss ♪

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-♪ We're taking it all ♪
-♪ We the ones! ♪

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♪ We kick down the door
Dropping you down to the floor ♪

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-♪ We’re taking it all ♪
-♪ Yeah! ♪

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♪ Ready for war
Better than ever before! ♪

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[bell ringing]

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[announcer] The following contest
is a six-man tag team match

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scheduled for one fall.

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Introducing first,
accompanied by Tonga Loa,

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Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga, and Solo Sikoa,

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The Bloodline!

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[Michael] The one thing
about the Solo Sikoa-led new Bloodline

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is unified.

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When it comes
to Solo Sikoa and the Tongans,

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they're more unified, I believe,
than the original Bloodline ever was.

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Solo Sikoa may be the leader,

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but he has treated
everybody with respect, and Corey Graves,

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it has led to success for this group.

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[Graves]
Solo still does not quite understand.

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Solo cannot grasp
why Roman Reigns and The Usos

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refused to acknowledge him
as the new Tribal Chief.

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Solo believes he was just picking up
where Roman left off,

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that this is all
for the good of the family.

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But there can only be one Tribal Chief,

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and at the moment,
you are looking at him.

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So much at stake tonight for Solo Sikoa.

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If he wants to prove
he's the supreme ruler,

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that he is the Tribal Chief,

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then knock off Roman Reigns
and The Usos tonight.

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And hello again, everybody,
from Friday Night SmackDown at ringside.

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I'm Michael Cole. He's Corey Graves.
This is gonna be a spectacular night.

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No doubt about it.
We've been here for three days.

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The Kingdom has been rocking
from end to end.

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We're gonna make history
tonight at Crown Jewel,

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but we can't do it
without our Saudi Arabian broadcasters.

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Of course, say hello to my friends
Jude Al-Dajani and Faisal Mughaisib.

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[speaking Arabic]

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[speaking Arabic]

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[both laugh]

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[Michael] If you ever pat me
on the head like that…

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[Graves laughing]

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[Michael] And there is
the Samoan Werewolf, Jacob Fatu.

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Tama Tonga, Solo Sikoa in this match.

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Tonga Loa, the other…
will also be here at ringside.

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[Graves] You cannot discount that fact.
Having someone as dangerous as Tonga Loa,

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half of the former
Tag Team Champions at ringside,

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that definitely has to swing
the power on the side of Solo

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in the new Bloodline.

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-[song concludes]
-[crowd cheering, applauding]

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[crowd chanting] OTC! OTC! OTC! OTC! OTC!

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-["I Am Greatness" playing]
-[crowd cheering]

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[crowd cheering]

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[crowd chanting] OTC! OTC! OTC! OTC! OTC!

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[crowd cheering]

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[announcer] And their opponents,

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the team of Jimmy Uso

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and the OTC,

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-Roman Reigns!
-[crowd cheering]

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[Michael] We made a big deal
about the unified new Bloodline.

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It is very interesting to me
that Roman Reigns and Jimmy Uso

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come out here together tonight
without Jey Uso in tow.

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[Graves] Listen, reconnecting
with your family is one thing.

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It's a feel-good story to see Jey
and his brother Jimmy

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standing side by side with the OTC.
But the fact is, Michael Cole,

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recently, Jey Uso has been able
to taste singles glory.

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Holding the Intercontinental Championship,

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that will do something
to a superstar and their mentality.

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Jey knows what he's capable of on his own.

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I'm curious to see if that factors in
to this six-man tag team contest.

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[Michael]
Jimmy and Jey have said family first.

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Jey Uso owes The Bloodline a lot.

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They cost him
the Intercontinental Championship

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a couple of weeks ago.

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Jimmy Uso taken out of action
after WrestleMania by The Bloodline.

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He did not reappear
until about eight months ago.

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And for Roman Reigns,
it is just his second match

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since he lost the Undisputed Championship
back at WrestleMania.

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[Graves] We saw back at Bad Blood
that Roman, at least for one night,

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was willing to put hard feelings
with Cody Rhodes aside.

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Can Roman set his issues
with his family aside for this battle?

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Because if not,
Roman Reigns will fall tonight.

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[crowd cheering]

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[Michael] But we've talked
about this for many years.

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Roman Reigns, Corey, a narcissist.

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He wanted to be the leader
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He had to be in control.
He had to be in charge.

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And now he's had
that power ripped away from him.

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And Jey Uso said last night on SmackDown,
there's no more leaders anymore.

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We've got to be on the same page.
You need to treat us with respect.

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Does that bother Roman Reigns?

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[Graves] Absolutely.
Roman Reigns ruled WWE with an iron fist.

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And he's never reciprocated
to any of his family members

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-when they didn't fall in line.
-[crowd chanting] OTC! OTC! OTC! OTC!

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-[song concludes]
-[crowd continues chanting] OTC! OTC! OTC!

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-["Main Event Ish" playing]
-♪ USO! ♪

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[crowd cheering]

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♪ Main Event Jey Uso is now in your city!
Yah-hoo! ♪

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[crowd singing]
♪ It's just me, Uce, okay! ♪

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♪ Day one ish, it's just me, Uce ♪

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[Michael] Come on, Corey!

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[Graves] I saw you yeeting yesterday
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and I've never been
more embarrassed for another human being.

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[Michael] Maybe I shouldn't do that
in front of The Bloodline.

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Maybe I shouldn't do that
in front of The Bloodline.

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That wasn't a good idea.

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[crowd singing, cheering]

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[Graves] It's all love
on the other side of the barricade.

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But once Jey Uso crosses over,
believe you me, it will be a battle.

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[Michael] Again, we talked
about The Bloodline costing Jey Uso

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the Intercontinental Championship.

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Well, Jey would reciprocate
a couple of weeks ago

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on Friday Night SmackDown,
helping the Motor City Machine Guns

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to win the Tag Team Titles.

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[Graves] And Cole, I understand
our viewers at home aren't seeing it

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at the moment, but Solo
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and the new Tribal Chief
has not broken his stare from Jey Uso.

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Each step Jey has taken,
Solo has watched him like a hawk,

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not blinking, absolute fearlessness.

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[Michael] Well, again, Solo Sikoa,
the younger brother

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of both Jimmy and Jey Uso,
and it's interesting the way

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that they were looking at this matchup.

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Jimmy and Jey told me last night
on the Kickoff Show

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that it's time for little brother
to get the whooping that he deserves.

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Solo Sikoa would say,
"It's time for my big brothers

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to no longer refer to me as brother,
but to refer to me as Tribal Chief."

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[Graves] I'll do you one better,
this entire situation,

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this rift within the family,
this uncivil war could have been prevented

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had Roman just fallen in line.

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Had Roman acknowledged Solo
as the new Tribal Chief,

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we could be looking at one Bloodline
stronger than ever.

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[crowd singing]
♪ Day one ish, it's just me, Uce ♪

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♪ Day one… ♪

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[Graves] But that boils down
to Roman's need

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to be the center of attention.

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The only one on the throne,
"The Head Of The Table".

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[crowd chanting]

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[announcer] And their tag team partner
from San Francisco, California,

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weighing 242 pounds,

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-Main Event Jey Uso!
-[crowd] Uso!

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[Michael] Corey,
faces tell a story, right?

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As Jey Uso was yeeting
with his sold-out crowd here

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in Riyadh tonight,

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Jimmy Uso gleefully was
dancing around in the background.

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Meanwhile, Roman Reigns
had this look on his face,

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almost a look of disbelief
or maybe even disgust.

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[Graves] Well, can you blame him?

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Roman realizes what
he is stepping into tonight.

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Roman knows that he may not
enjoy the company of Jimmy and Jey

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the way he once did,
the way they have their entire lives.

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Roman knows he is in the lion's den.

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And Reigns realizes that Solo,
Tama Tonga, and Jacob Fatu

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are more than willing and capable

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of taking the OG Bloodline
out for good tonight in Riyadh.

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[Michael] Last night
on Friday Night SmackDown,

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Jimmy and Jey asked Roman if he was in.

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He answered with one word.

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Yeet.

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Let's see
how this plays out tonight.

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[crowd chattering indistinctly]

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[Michael] And there is so much history
over the past number of years

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between everyone involved
in this matchup.

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Do you realize, Corey,
this is the first time that Jey and Jimmy,

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one of the most prolific tag teams
in the history of WWE,

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have teamed together
in a year and a half.

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That was at Money in the Bank,

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the night that they beat
Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa.

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It earned Jey Uso an opportunity
after pinning Roman Reigns

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at the Undisputed Championship
at SummerSlam a month later.

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What happened on that night,

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Jimmy Uso turned on his own brother
to cost Jey the championship.

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[Graves] Jey was obviously willing
to put the past behind him.

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With any other tag team in the game
I would question the chemistry,

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will there be tag team ring rust?

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But we are talking about Day One,
Jimmy and Jey Uso arguably

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one of if not the greatest tag team
in WWE history.

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I don't expect them
to have any hiccups tonight.

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And they can't afford to
when you're dealing with people

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as dangerous as the new Bloodline.

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[crowd chanting] OTC! OTC! OTC! OTC!

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[Michael] The OTC,
Original Tribal Chief chants…

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clean the arena here tonight.

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[crowd cheering] Yeet! Yeet! Yeet! Yeet!

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[Michael] And that's a good sign there.

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Jey Uso telling Roman,
I'd like to start this matchup.

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And Roman says, "Okay, go right ahead."

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So, Main Event Jey Uso
will start things off

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against Tama Tonga of The Bloodline.

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[Graves] Think about this.

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I don't know that Roman said
he'd like to or that Jey is willing.

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No one's excited to get punched
in the face by this family.

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But it is a good sign,
and let's be honest with ourselves.

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Roman Reigns may have
personal issues with Jimmy and Jey,

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but Roman knows this business.
Roman knows this game.

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Roman knows he's got the best tag team
in the world side by side.

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[Michael] And again,
Jey Uso and Tama Tonga

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starting things off here tonight
in this matchup.

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It's interesting, Jey Uso,
who at one time was the right-hand man

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for the Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns.
Tama Tonga has slid into that world

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perfectly with Solo Sikoa
and the new Bloodline.

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[Graves] Tama Tonga
appointed the right-hand man

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by the new Tribal Chief, Solo Sikoa,

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and Solo has to be enjoying this
in the early moments.

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Tama Tonga unleashed.

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[Michael] So again, I think
if you're the new Bloodline, Corey,

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you've gotta try to cause rifts early on

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in this, well, fractured relationship
between Roman and the brothers.

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[Graves] I would agree with that.

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Curious to see what sort of strategy
Solo Sikoa is going to employ tonight.

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But you cannot overstate the X factor
that is the Samoan Werewolf.

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Jacob Fatu on the outside
can and most likely will

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be a game changer in this one.

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[Michael] Tama Tonga, of course,
former Tag Team Champion,

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won the titles with Jacob Fatu
back over the summer.

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When Jacob was made The Enforcer
for Solo Sikoa, Tonga Loa took his spot.

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[grunts] And Jey Uso
with a big right hand.

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[crowd chants] Yeet!

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[Michael] Oh, and Jey backing it
on up in the corner.

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[Graves] Enzuigiri makes Toma weak
in the knees for the moment.

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Jey Uso is starting to roll.

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[crowd cheering, applauding]

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[indistinct chatter]

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[Michael] Just like old times,
Jimmy and Jey.

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Jimmy tags himself in.
Double team coming from The Usos.

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Eight times they held
tag team gold together.

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[Graves laughs]

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[Michael] Oh! Score for Jimmy and Jey.
Cover now by Jimmy.

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Hook of the leg
and a kick out by Tama Tonga.

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[Graves] And I understand the excitement
from the WWE Universe.

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I got chills a moment ago
watching The Usos do Uso things.

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It feels great.

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But the reality of the situation is,
neither Jimmy nor Jey

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are the same superstars
or human beings as they were.

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We're talking about not
being the same human being.

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Jacob Fatu might not be a human being.
They call him the Samoan Werewolf

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because you have never
seen someone capable

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of the brutality that Jacob Fatu is.

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-[Michael] Jacob Fatu…
-You, Solo…

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[Michael] …full power all the time,
always going straight forward.

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Agile competitor as well,

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and one of the most
dangerous we've ever seen.

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Jacob though runs
into a boot by Jimmy Uso.

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Jey made the tag,
he's now legal.

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Ooh, Jey catches Jacob Fatu
with a big boot,

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big right hand by Jimmy.

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And it's good to see The Usos
working well together again.

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Jimmy ducks underneath, big kick by Jey.

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[crowd cheering] Yeet!

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[Michael] Classic Usos!

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[Graves] Fatu spills to the floor.

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Look of amusement on the face of Roman.
And now Tama Tonga sent to the outside.

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[Michael] And Solo Sikoa said, "Uh-uh."

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And he's gonna take a breather.

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And a good start
for Jimmy and Jey here tonight.

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[Graves] This is a smart decision by Solo.

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Rolling outside of the ring,
gathering the troops,

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replanning the game.

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Solo knew this was gonna be
hostile territory tonight.

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[crowd cheering]

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Wake up, wake up.
We need to take their asses out.

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-You hear me.
-Yes.

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-Wake up!
-[crowd chanting] OTC! OTC! OTC! OTC!

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[Michael] Solo establishing himself
as the leader,

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barking orders to the rest
of the new Bloodline.

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Jacob Fatu, Jey Uso,
legal now in this tag team matchup.

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And you gotta wonder
what is going through the minds,

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you gotta wonder
what is going through the minds…

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of Roman Reigns right now
as he's watching all this unfold.

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[Graves] Deep arm grab by Jey Uso,
taking down Tama Tonga.

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[crowd clapping, chanting]
We want Roman!

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[Graves] Sorry, but I don't feel like
yelling over this capacity crowd.

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-It is loud in here.
-[crowd chanting] We want Roman!

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[crowd cheering]

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[Graves] There's your answer Michael Cole.

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[Michael] The OTC
ready to join the madness.

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-[Michael] And a tag made to Jimmy.
-[Graves] What? Okay.

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[Michael]
What do you think that was all about?

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[Graves] I'll tell you
what I think that was about.

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That was Jey Uso reminding Roman,
that Roman's not in charge.

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We are all equals on this team.

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[crowd chanting] We want Roman!

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[Michael] Again,
Roman doesn't call the shots anymore.

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That's the playbook
that Jey Uso wants to follow.

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[Graves] Oh! And Jimmy just
got chopped from behind.

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[Michael] Yeah, and again,
the discord among the Tribal Chief and,

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well, the original Tribal Chief.

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And Jey Uso caught Jimmy,
and Jimmy's now in trouble.

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And now will The Bloodline pick him apart?

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[Graves] Seeing that interaction
had to have Solo licking his chops,

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because Solo just unleashed
the Wolf in this matchup.

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And Jacob Fatu wrecking Big Jim.

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[Michael] But back to
what we saw for a moment.

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It's almost like Jey Uso
is testing Roman Reigns.

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Can we believe you? Will you buy in?
Will you be an equal? My goodness!

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Jacob Fatu about to capitate at Jimmy Uso.

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[crowd cheering]

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-[Michael] And now--
-[Graves] And I agree with your assessment

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of the situation, Cole,
but now is not the time.

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You should have hashed this out
in the locker room,

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maybe on the flight
across the Atlantic Ocean.

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But if Jimmy, Jey, and Roman
are not on the exact same page,

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they don't stand a chance tonight.

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[Michael] They wouldn't even walk
out here together, Corey.

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And here's Solo Sikoa now,
the Tribal Chief of the New Bloodline,

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torturing Jimmy Uso
as he stares back at Roman Reigns.

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[Graves] And again,
it just eats at Solo Sikoa.

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That Roman did not return
and acknowledge him as the Tribal Chief.

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That Solo Sikoa would pick up
where Roman Reigns left off.

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Solo Sikoa believes
that Roman Reigns disgraced the family

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when he lost the Championship
to Cody Rhodes back at WrestleMania.

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And Solo believed
it was time for a change.

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Misguided as Solo's actions
may have been,

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Solo Sikoa feels it was his duty
to continue The Bloodline,

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to protect the family and their legacy.

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[Fatu] I love you, Solo!

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[Michael] You heard Jacob Fatu
in the background,

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screaming, "I love you, Solo."

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Now a cheap shot by Tama Tonga.

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Jimmy Uso being beaten up here
by the new Bloodline.

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[Graves] Yeah, think about this.

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Think about the competitor
that Solo Sikoa has evolved into

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over the past several months, if not year.

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Jey Uso has been on Monday Night Raw.

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Jey has not experienced
this new, more vicious,

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more calculated version of Solo Sikoa.

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[Michael] Well, that's a great point.

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00:22:46,482 --> 00:22:48,149
Jimmy Uso has been
out of action six months.

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Roman Reigns hasn't been around.
So this is new to most of them.

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[Graves] Roman, of course,
had some interactions with Solo.

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Oh, Jacob at Bad Blood,
but a different scenario tonight.

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Tag made to Jey Uso.

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[Michael] And here's Main Event Jey Uso.
And Jey looks to pick up the pace.

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And he was so upset.
I talked to him yesterday over the fact

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that he finally won
his first singles Championship,

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only to be screwed out of it
a few weeks later by The Bloodline.

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Oh, and Jey with a big right hand.

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00:23:16,028 --> 00:23:17,730
[crowd cheering, applauding]

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00:23:17,763 --> 00:23:19,148
[Graves] And again,
I think we're gonna find out

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exactly what Jey Uso is made of inside,
having tasted singles success in WWE.

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It's addicting.

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You get just a taste
and you want more, you need more,

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and you'll stop at nothing to get
to the top of the mountain again.

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[Michael] And now Jey backs it on up.

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Paying homage to the late, great Umaga.

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Cover now by Jey, hook of the leg.

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00:23:40,436 --> 00:23:44,773
Tonga at two and a half,
real close. Near fall for Jey Uso.

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00:23:44,807 --> 00:23:47,458
[crowd cheering]

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00:23:47,493 --> 00:23:48,961
[Michael] Roman still waiting.

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00:23:49,061 --> 00:23:52,246
I was gonna say patiently,
but I'm not sure if that's the case.

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On the apron.

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[Graves] Have you ever known
Roman to be patient?

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[Michael] Not at all.

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00:23:58,470 --> 00:24:00,755
[crowd cheering]

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00:24:00,789 --> 00:24:01,790
[Michael] Okay, now.

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Look, a rake of the eyes now
by Tama Tonga.

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00:24:05,660 --> 00:24:08,280
[Graves] Right in front of the official.
Brazen move by Tama.

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00:24:08,313 --> 00:24:11,567
Obviously, the official understands
how deeply personal this is.

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00:24:11,600 --> 00:24:15,154
[Michael] Oh, that pop-up Samoan drop
by Jacob Fatu.

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00:24:15,187 --> 00:24:19,508
[Graves] And that may be the beginning
of the end for the OG Bloodline.

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[Michael] And a senton by Jacob.

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00:24:22,160 --> 00:24:24,730
And the official, Ryan Tran,
he's going to let a lot go in this match.

402
00:24:24,862 --> 00:24:27,049
There's been so much bad blood…

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00:24:28,434 --> 00:24:30,052
between these men.

404
00:24:30,085 --> 00:24:34,023
[crowd chanting indistinctly]

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00:24:34,056 --> 00:24:37,091
[Michael] Now Jacob gonna punish Jey Uso.

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00:24:37,126 --> 00:24:39,845
[Graves] At that point when tensions
are running this high, this…

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00:24:39,878 --> 00:24:41,062
[Michael] Oh! And a headbutt.

408
00:24:41,096 --> 00:24:43,549
…family feud unfolding
before our very eyes.

409
00:24:43,581 --> 00:24:46,935
Ryan Tran understands
if you call every tiny infraction,

410
00:24:46,968 --> 00:24:49,972
this match and this issue will never,
ever be resolved.

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00:24:50,004 --> 00:24:52,608
[Michael] Now the double team
coming from Solo Sikoa

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and his enforcer, Jacob Fatu.

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00:24:55,828 --> 00:24:57,079
[crowd booing]

414
00:24:57,111 --> 00:24:58,397
[Michael] And now Maki…

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00:24:58,429 --> 00:25:00,182
[crowd booing]

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00:25:00,215 --> 00:25:03,168
…with WWE fans and Jey Uso.

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00:25:03,202 --> 00:25:07,022
[Graves] Think about this, Cole.
We've spoken for years about Jimmy and Jey

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00:25:07,056 --> 00:25:11,310
and how oftentimes, oh,
fans couldn't tell the Usos apart.

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00:25:11,360 --> 00:25:13,729
You heard Jey himself say it
on Monday Night Raw.

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00:25:13,762 --> 00:25:15,997
They don't make that mistake anymore,
meaning the fans.

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00:25:16,031 --> 00:25:19,685
Jey has carved his own path, as has Jimmy.
What if you're Solo?

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00:25:19,717 --> 00:25:22,705
Solo has sat behind
and watched his brothers succeed

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00:25:22,737 --> 00:25:25,506
to the highest of heights
while he's been waiting.

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00:25:25,541 --> 00:25:27,126
Now Solo has his moment,

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00:25:27,158 --> 00:25:29,194
and his older brothers
are trying to spoil it for him.

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00:25:29,227 --> 00:25:32,548
If that's not a great motivator for Sikoa,
I don't know what will be.

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00:25:32,581 --> 00:25:36,201
[Michael] That, of course,
is Solo Sikoa's take. Oh!

428
00:25:36,235 --> 00:25:38,470
And a big right hand by Jacob.

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00:25:38,520 --> 00:25:41,372
If you listen to the Usos
on the other side of the equation,

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they believe that Solo Sikoa
is trying to ruin the family legacy

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00:25:44,693 --> 00:25:46,462
by ruin the family heritage.

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00:25:47,295 --> 00:25:50,849
They still cannot understand why
he brought the Tongans into the fold.

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00:25:51,449 --> 00:25:52,518
-[screams]
-[grunts]

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00:25:52,551 --> 00:25:55,154
[Michael] That has been a big issue
of contention for Jimmy and Jey.

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00:25:55,187 --> 00:25:57,656
[crowd applauding]

436
00:25:58,157 --> 00:25:59,491
Ah!

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00:25:59,541 --> 00:26:01,994
[Michael] Jacob Fatu, you know,
when he's nearest at ringside

438
00:26:02,026 --> 00:26:04,663
and you look into his eyes,
there's nothing there.

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00:26:04,696 --> 00:26:06,564
[Graves] Cole, I don't know
if there's a superstar on the roster

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more terrifying to me personally
than Jacob Fatu.

441
00:26:09,333 --> 00:26:12,504
I don't feel safe
when Jacob Fatu is around, period.

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00:26:12,538 --> 00:26:14,523
[Michael] You know, when you see a shark
and you look into his eyes

443
00:26:14,556 --> 00:26:15,808
and they're dead.

444
00:26:15,841 --> 00:26:17,126
[Graves] There's nothing.

445
00:26:17,158 --> 00:26:19,328
[Michael] But then when they attack,
those pupils turn white.

446
00:26:19,360 --> 00:26:20,763
That's what Fatu's are like.

447
00:26:22,197 --> 00:26:23,899
[Graves] Right now, Jey Uso trapped

448
00:26:23,932 --> 00:26:25,350
-in the wrong side of town.
-[Michael] Ooh!

449
00:26:25,384 --> 00:26:28,720
Nice suplex fight.
Fatu, and up over the top! Tama Tonga!

450
00:26:28,787 --> 00:26:31,939
[crowd cheering]

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00:26:31,974 --> 00:26:33,675
[Michael] And he's got something
wrong with him, too.

452
00:26:33,708 --> 00:26:36,160
We talk about Jacob Fatu,
but Tama's out there.

453
00:26:37,012 --> 00:26:39,414
[Graves] Tama may be a few fries short
of a happy meal,

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00:26:39,447 --> 00:26:42,234
but we know Tama Tonga's
an incredibly dangerous human being

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00:26:42,266 --> 00:26:44,535
who only has one speed, one gear,

456
00:26:44,570 --> 00:26:46,737
and that's forward,
a hundred miles an hour.

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00:26:46,772 --> 00:26:50,175
[Michael] That's the thing about Solo now.
He's-- Great strategy in this matchup,

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00:26:50,208 --> 00:26:52,628
slowing the pace down
against the Usos and Roman.

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00:26:53,395 --> 00:26:55,531
Roman again,
yet to tag into this matchup

460
00:26:55,563 --> 00:26:57,716
as Jey tries to fight out
of the corner here.

461
00:26:57,783 --> 00:27:00,586
Oh! And a big right
drops Jey to his knees.

462
00:27:00,619 --> 00:27:03,155
[Graves] And how quickly we forget
the amount of time

463
00:27:03,187 --> 00:27:07,024
that Solo spent around Roman Reigns
as Tribal Chief.

464
00:27:07,059 --> 00:27:11,029
[Michael] Solo learned
an invaluable education

465
00:27:11,062 --> 00:27:13,649
under the former, the OTC.

466
00:27:14,765 --> 00:27:17,602
[Graves] And I was going
through the history

467
00:27:17,718 --> 00:27:20,389
of what Solo Sikoa has accomplished
over the past couple of years

468
00:27:20,422 --> 00:27:24,909
and it's a list of possible
Hall of Famers that he's knocked off.

469
00:27:24,943 --> 00:27:30,948
I mean, John Cena, AJ Styles,
Sheamus, Sami Zayn,

470
00:27:30,983 --> 00:27:33,168
-Kevin Owens, Rey Mysterio.
-[Michael] Oof!

471
00:27:33,202 --> 00:27:35,404
Big time clothesline by "Main Event."

472
00:27:35,437 --> 00:27:39,158
Jey Uso takes down Tama Tonga,
but Jey's a long way from Roman.

473
00:27:40,225 --> 00:27:42,945
Solo realizes
this is a very critical moment.

474
00:27:42,977 --> 00:27:46,665
Roman Reigns is fired up.
The OTC wants in this match.

475
00:27:48,533 --> 00:27:50,385
Can Jey Uso make it to the corner?

476
00:27:50,418 --> 00:27:52,888
Make a tag? And he does!
And here comes Reigns!

477
00:27:52,920 --> 00:27:54,973
[crowd cheering, applauding]

478
00:27:55,006 --> 00:27:57,042
[Michael] A fired up Roman Reigns!

479
00:27:57,775 --> 00:27:59,026
Face to face!

480
00:27:59,928 --> 00:28:04,081
The old, original Tribal Chief!
The new Tribal Chief!

481
00:28:04,116 --> 00:28:08,587
[crowd cheering, applauding]

482
00:28:08,620 --> 00:28:09,955
[Michael] And here we go!

483
00:28:10,906 --> 00:28:14,743
Reigns and Solo dropping
the heavy artillery on one another!

484
00:28:16,128 --> 00:28:20,399
[crowd cheering]

485
00:28:20,499 --> 00:28:24,468
[Michael] Roman Reigns wants his,
what he believes is his rightful place

486
00:28:24,503 --> 00:28:26,638
-back at the head of the table.
-[Graves chuckling]

487
00:28:26,672 --> 00:28:29,942
[Michael] Fatu with a clothesline.
And another one.

488
00:28:31,310 --> 00:28:34,612
[crowd cheering]

489
00:28:34,679 --> 00:28:36,314
[Michael] Down goes Sikoa.

490
00:28:36,348 --> 00:28:42,053
[crowd cheering, applauding]

491
00:28:42,087 --> 00:28:45,006
[Michael] Reigns is out here on a mission
tonight to expose…

492
00:28:45,040 --> 00:28:48,627
-[Graves] Bang!
-…Solo as a false king.

493
00:28:49,610 --> 00:28:54,433
[crowd chanting] OTC! OTC! OTC! OTC! OTC!

494
00:28:54,466 --> 00:28:57,034
[crowd cheering]

495
00:28:57,069 --> 00:29:00,138
[Michael]
Ones to the sky for Roman Reigns.

496
00:29:00,172 --> 00:29:04,659
[crowd chanting] OTC! OTC! OTC! OTC! OTC!

497
00:29:04,693 --> 00:29:06,194
[Michael] Savoring the moment.

498
00:29:07,495 --> 00:29:08,879
Locked and loaded.

499
00:29:13,135 --> 00:29:15,520
[crowd applauding]

500
00:29:15,553 --> 00:29:19,691
[Michael] Measuring Solo Sikoa.
Reigns ready to strike.

501
00:29:19,725 --> 00:29:22,711
It puts Solo away.
Wait for the Superman punch.

502
00:29:22,744 --> 00:29:25,447
Sikoa caught him. Reigns though…

503
00:29:26,782 --> 00:29:30,034
-punches at that time.
-[Graves] Down goes Solo.

504
00:29:30,068 --> 00:29:36,058
[crowd cheering, applauding]

505
00:29:36,707 --> 00:29:40,745
[Michael] And Roman looking to put
this Tribal Chief controversy to rest.

506
00:29:42,547 --> 00:29:46,234
[crowd cheering, applauding]

507
00:29:47,819 --> 00:29:51,055
[crowd] Ooh! Ah!

508
00:29:51,122 --> 00:29:52,607
[Michael] Roman went for the Spear.

509
00:29:52,640 --> 00:29:53,925
-Sikoa caught him with a kick.
-[Graves] Oh!

510
00:29:54,025 --> 00:29:55,226
[Michael] Oh, the spike!

511
00:29:55,843 --> 00:29:58,146
-[Graves] Cover!
-[Michael] Cover on Reigns.

512
00:29:58,179 --> 00:29:59,930
Oh my God.

513
00:29:59,965 --> 00:30:01,933
-[Graves] Oh, man!
-[Michael] And a kick out with a two.

514
00:30:01,966 --> 00:30:06,204
[Graves] Jimmy Uso
at the last possible fraction of a second,

515
00:30:06,237 --> 00:30:08,756
keeping this matchup alive for his side.

516
00:30:08,790 --> 00:30:11,576
[Michael] I swear to God,
I thought Sikoa had Reigns beat there.

517
00:30:11,643 --> 00:30:12,778
[Graves] Oh no.

518
00:30:12,811 --> 00:30:16,465
[Michael] And now Jacob Fatu
with a big kick to Jimmy Uso.

519
00:30:16,497 --> 00:30:17,482
[Fatu grunts]

520
00:30:18,100 --> 00:30:22,236
[Michael] Oh! And that spinning
neck breaker sends Uso outside the ring.

521
00:30:22,270 --> 00:30:25,057
And now there's
the Samoan Werewolf on the loose.

522
00:30:25,090 --> 00:30:29,945
[crowd cheering, applauding]

523
00:30:29,977 --> 00:30:33,849
[Michael] And Jacob and Jey Uso.
Big superkick by Jey.

524
00:30:34,733 --> 00:30:36,935
Another one will send
Jacob outside the ring.

525
00:30:39,103 --> 00:30:40,389
[crowd cheering]

526
00:30:40,422 --> 00:30:43,608
[Michael] Kick by Jey to Solo.
And another one.

527
00:30:44,259 --> 00:30:46,712
[crowd cheering]

528
00:30:46,745 --> 00:30:48,530
[Michael] Jey with a suicide dive.

529
00:30:48,562 --> 00:30:51,315
-Caught by Jacob with a big headbutt.
-[Graves] Oh my God!

530
00:30:51,350 --> 00:30:54,453
How do you stop Jacob Fatu?
The guy's like the undead.

531
00:30:54,485 --> 00:30:57,488
He just keeps coming forward
no matter what you throw at him.

532
00:30:58,724 --> 00:31:00,809
[Michael] A superman punch to Solo!

533
00:31:00,841 --> 00:31:06,031
[crowd cheering, applauding]

534
00:31:06,063 --> 00:31:07,815
[Michael] And now Roman says it's time.

535
00:31:07,849 --> 00:31:11,837
[crowd chanting]

536
00:31:12,737 --> 00:31:16,491
-[Graves] Here comes Tama Tonga.
-[Michael] Tama Tonga running in…

537
00:31:16,524 --> 00:31:19,276
Tossed right on top
of Ryan Tran, the official--

538
00:31:19,311 --> 00:31:21,429
Superman punch to Tonga Loa.

539
00:31:23,215 --> 00:31:25,716
[Graves] Jacob Fatu
with a headbutt to Roman.

540
00:31:25,751 --> 00:31:27,135
He intercepted Reigns.

541
00:31:28,120 --> 00:31:29,788
-And now Jacob Fatu…
-[Michael] Oh!

542
00:31:29,821 --> 00:31:32,307
…with a big spinning flying elbow.

543
00:31:33,707 --> 00:31:36,794
[Michael] Jacob Fatu
just used his own body as a weapon.

544
00:31:37,529 --> 00:31:39,831
[Graves] Top row moves Solo to Reigns.

545
00:31:39,880 --> 00:31:42,801
[Michael] And a man that size
should not move that easily.

546
00:31:42,833 --> 00:31:45,153
[Graves] Taking out the Usos at ringside.

547
00:31:45,187 --> 00:31:48,005
[crowd chanting]

548
00:31:48,055 --> 00:31:49,440
[Graves] Reigns is in trouble.

549
00:31:49,474 --> 00:31:51,877
[crowd chanting]

550
00:31:51,909 --> 00:31:54,495
[Michael] The Solo starting to stir
in the corner.

551
00:31:54,529 --> 00:31:57,882
[crowd chanting]

552
00:31:57,916 --> 00:32:01,919
[Michael] Reigns gonna have busted ribs.
Solo Sikoa back to his feet.

553
00:32:02,553 --> 00:32:06,006
Targeting Roman Reigns
with a Samoan spike.

554
00:32:06,041 --> 00:32:07,559
Down goes Reigns.

555
00:32:08,142 --> 00:32:09,528
-Solo not done yet.
-[screams]

556
00:32:09,593 --> 00:32:13,314
[Michael] Another Samoan spike.
A cover by Sikoa.

557
00:32:14,331 --> 00:32:16,868
-The new Bloodline…
-[bell ringing]

558
00:32:16,901 --> 00:32:18,053
…victorious.

559
00:32:18,086 --> 00:32:19,955
["Taking It All" playing]

560
00:32:19,987 --> 00:32:24,676
[announcer] Here are your winners,
The Bloodline!

561
00:32:24,708 --> 00:32:29,447
[Michael] Solo Sikoa
has slayed Roman Reigns.

562
00:32:29,481 --> 00:32:31,183
♪ …We're taking it all ♪

563
00:32:34,636 --> 00:32:37,671
♪ I have been destined to win
Alpha, omega, the end ♪

564
00:32:37,706 --> 00:32:40,141
♪ Let it begin
Giving you a scope through my lens ♪

565
00:32:40,175 --> 00:32:41,626
♪ I do not follow no trends ♪

566
00:32:41,659 --> 00:32:43,778
♪ You see the light
You could believe all the hype ♪

567
00:32:43,812 --> 00:32:44,728
♪ Relentless through day… ♪

568
00:32:44,763 --> 00:32:49,033
[Graves] Oh, I don't know if I have ever
felt the air sucked out of an arena…

569
00:32:49,067 --> 00:32:51,101
♪ …Fight! Going through the struggle
the hustle… ♪

570
00:32:51,136 --> 00:32:54,856
…like just happened moments ago,
here in Riyadh.

571
00:32:54,889 --> 00:32:57,993
A hush has fallen over the WWE Universe.

572
00:32:58,627 --> 00:33:00,611
A surreal sight to behold.

573
00:33:00,645 --> 00:33:02,296
♪ …Will not take that loss… ♪

574
00:33:02,330 --> 00:33:04,381
[Graves] The new Apollo will go onto the…

575
00:33:05,800 --> 00:33:08,169
-Wait!
-[Michael] The original Tribal Chief

576
00:33:08,203 --> 00:33:11,755
trying to fight back,
but he's gonna get mauled down.

577
00:33:11,790 --> 00:33:14,493
Gonna get mauled by The Bloodline.
The Usos back in the mix.

578
00:33:14,525 --> 00:33:16,360
[crowd cheering]

579
00:33:16,394 --> 00:33:19,363
[Michael] But again, The Bloodline,
like rabid animals…

580
00:33:21,616 --> 00:33:25,303
Taking out Jimmy Uso now.
Roman Reigns is helpless.

581
00:33:28,290 --> 00:33:31,009
[crowd booing]

582
00:33:31,659 --> 00:33:35,413
[Michael] This all could have been avoided
had Roman just fallen in line.

583
00:33:35,447 --> 00:33:36,997
[Graves] And I don't think
they're done yet.

584
00:33:37,032 --> 00:33:38,567
[Michael] Look out. Look out.

585
00:33:38,600 --> 00:33:42,754
Jacob Fatu, Solo Sikoa
cleaning up our announce table.

586
00:33:42,786 --> 00:33:45,322
-[Ryan] That's enough.
-[…] Come on, get up!

587
00:33:46,207 --> 00:33:47,792
-Get up!
-[Michael] Solo Sikoa

588
00:33:47,859 --> 00:33:49,394
didn't want to just beat Roman Reigns.

589
00:33:49,427 --> 00:33:52,363
[wrestlers yelling indistinctly]

590
00:33:52,397 --> 00:33:57,351
[Michael] Solo Sikoa
wanted to destroy Roman Reigns.

591
00:33:57,385 --> 00:34:00,004
And that is what The Bloodline
wants to do here.

592
00:34:00,038 --> 00:34:03,675
Meanwhile, Jey Uso coming
to Roman's aid, fighting back here.

593
00:34:07,212 --> 00:34:09,281
[crowd cheering]

594
00:34:09,397 --> 00:34:10,982
[Michael] They're gonna send Jey
back into the ring

595
00:34:11,016 --> 00:34:13,685
where Tama Tonga
is back on the assault.

596
00:34:13,717 --> 00:34:16,587
[crowd chanting]

597
00:34:16,621 --> 00:34:19,406
[Michael] Sikoa now,
and the bad news is, is that…

598
00:34:20,107 --> 00:34:22,860
Jacob Fatu outside the ring
has a steel chair,

599
00:34:22,978 --> 00:34:25,580
and he's given the steel chair
now to Solo Sikoa.

600
00:34:29,650 --> 00:34:35,022
And The Bloodline, far from done,
Tonga Loa driving Jey into the corner,

601
00:34:35,056 --> 00:34:38,109
and they're gonna try
to cripple Jey Uso here.

602
00:34:38,143 --> 00:34:39,194
[crowd cheering]

603
00:34:39,226 --> 00:34:40,362
[Michael] Looks like they did.

604
00:34:40,395 --> 00:34:42,681
["Worlds Apart" playing]

605
00:34:42,714 --> 00:34:45,016
[crowd singing along to music]

606
00:34:45,049 --> 00:34:46,250
[Michael] Wait a minute!

607
00:34:47,953 --> 00:34:49,304
Sami Zayn is here.

608
00:34:51,072 --> 00:34:52,958
[crowd applauding]

609
00:34:52,991 --> 00:34:56,877
[Michael] The last time we saw Sami Zayn
was this past week on Raw

610
00:34:56,911 --> 00:34:59,714
and he was in a conversation
with Solo Sikoa.

611
00:35:00,966 --> 00:35:03,368
And Zayn making a beeline to the ring.

612
00:35:03,435 --> 00:35:09,991
[crowd continues singing along to music]

613
00:35:19,868 --> 00:35:26,574
[crowd chanting] Sami! Sami! Sami! Sami!
Sami! Sami! Sami! Sami!

614
00:35:31,663 --> 00:35:33,248
[crowd member 1] Good luck, Sami!

615
00:35:33,281 --> 00:35:34,531
[crowd cheering, applauding]

616
00:35:34,566 --> 00:35:40,639
[crowd chanting, applauding rhythmically]
Sami, Uso! Sami, Uso! Sami, Uso!

617
00:35:40,672 --> 00:35:47,662
Sami, Uso! Sami, Uso! Sami, Uso!

618
00:35:48,395 --> 00:35:55,086
Sami, Uso! Sami, Uso! Sami, Uso!

619
00:35:58,807 --> 00:36:01,409
[crowd cheering]

620
00:36:01,442 --> 00:36:06,981
[Michael] Oh,
Sami turning down the invite by Solo.

621
00:36:07,015 --> 00:36:09,801
And Sami Zayn coming
to the aid of Jey Uso.

622
00:36:09,834 --> 00:36:11,051
[Graves] Sami, you're gonna regret

623
00:36:11,086 --> 00:36:13,654
sticking your nose
in Bloodline business again.

624
00:36:13,688 --> 00:36:15,690
[Michael] And now Jimmy and Jey
back into the fight.

625
00:36:15,723 --> 00:36:19,361
Roman Reigns is back up as well.
And the fight is on.

626
00:36:21,930 --> 00:36:23,915
[Graves] Jacob sent
into our announce table.

627
00:36:23,982 --> 00:36:26,868
[crowd cheering, applauding]

628
00:36:26,901 --> 00:36:29,304
[Michael] Roman Reigns
trying to make it to his feet.

629
00:36:29,337 --> 00:36:31,221
Solo Sikoa is cornered.

630
00:36:31,288 --> 00:36:32,957
[crowd cheering]

631
00:36:32,991 --> 00:36:35,643
[Michael] The new Tribal Chief
with nowhere to go.

632
00:36:36,361 --> 00:36:43,317
[crowd chanting indistinctly]

633
00:37:01,069 --> 00:37:02,103
[Michael] Oh no!

634
00:37:04,889 --> 00:37:06,975
Sami Zayn just took out Roman Reigns.

635
00:37:07,008 --> 00:37:10,145
-I mean, it's not the first time.
-[laughs] Once again.

636
00:37:10,745 --> 00:37:11,996
[Graves] That was inadvertent.

637
00:37:12,130 --> 00:37:14,766
[indistinct chatter]

638
00:37:14,833 --> 00:37:16,651
[Graves] Sami Zayn
needs to get over himself,

639
00:37:16,683 --> 00:37:18,203
realize he's not family.

640
00:37:18,236 --> 00:37:19,854
-He's not a member of The Bloodline .
-["Taking It All" playing]

641
00:37:19,888 --> 00:37:23,341
[Graves] Quit sticking his nose
into business where it doesn't belong.

642
00:37:24,659 --> 00:37:27,162
[Michael] I don't think
Jimmy Uso's buying it was an accident.

643
00:37:27,194 --> 00:37:29,814
[Graves] Sami never misses
an opportunity to virtue signal.

644
00:37:29,848 --> 00:37:31,598
That's what's happening right here.

645
00:37:34,636 --> 00:37:36,770
♪ …I have been destined to win… ♪

646
00:37:36,805 --> 00:37:41,726
[Michael] Now Jey trying to separate them.
Emotions at an all-time high here.

647
00:37:41,759 --> 00:37:43,812
Sami Zayn took out Roman Reigns.

648
00:37:43,845 --> 00:37:45,180
♪ …Relentless through day
Through the night ♪

649
00:37:45,212 --> 00:37:47,714
♪ You paying the price
Tell ‘em my time is now ♪

650
00:37:47,749 --> 00:37:49,033
♪ While packed up and ready to fight ♪

651
00:37:49,067 --> 00:37:50,368
♪ Going through the struggle… ♪

652
00:37:50,401 --> 00:37:54,005
[Michael] Solo Sikoa had a big grin
on his face when it happened.

653
00:37:54,038 --> 00:37:55,240
♪ Ain’t no time to waste ♪

654
00:37:55,272 --> 00:37:57,225
♪ The warrior is ready
To scream in my name ♪

655
00:37:57,258 --> 00:37:58,643
♪ We're taking it all ♪

656
00:37:58,676 --> 00:38:01,296
♪ Settle the score,
the one who will not take that loss ♪

657
00:38:01,328 --> 00:38:02,363
♪ We're taking it all ♪

658
00:38:02,397 --> 00:38:05,183
♪ We kick down the door
Dropping you down to the floor ♪

659
00:38:05,216 --> 00:38:07,986
♪ We’re taking it all, ready for war… ♪

660
00:38:08,019 --> 00:38:09,938
[Graves] I'm not sure what to make
of this whole Zayn thing.

661
00:38:09,971 --> 00:38:11,689
♪ …We're taking it all
Break down the walls ♪

662
00:38:11,723 --> 00:38:14,375
♪ I feel like exalted, appalled
We’re taking it all ♪

663
00:38:14,993 --> 00:38:17,312
[Michael] And it divided
The Bloodline once.

664
00:38:18,413 --> 00:38:21,382
♪ I am controlling the game
You should not step in my lane ♪

665
00:38:21,415 --> 00:38:23,701
♪ We not the same
I am elite, note the name ♪

666
00:38:23,734 --> 00:38:27,989
♪ The legacy runs through my veins
I am a king, I do not ever pretend ♪

667
00:38:30,124 --> 00:38:34,028
[Michael] WWE Crown Jewel
is in the capital city of Saudi Arabia.

668
00:38:34,062 --> 00:38:36,130
This is Riyadh.

669
00:38:36,163 --> 00:38:39,200
So many great events
have taken place here over the years.

670
00:38:39,234 --> 00:38:42,554
And you know who plays here as well?
Great footballer, Ronaldo,

671
00:38:42,587 --> 00:38:45,957
plays for the team Al-Nassr
here in Riyadh,

672
00:38:45,990 --> 00:38:48,676
tonight the host to Crown Jewel.

673
00:38:49,310 --> 00:38:52,931
♪ …I can punch, I can throw
Not going out with the flow… ♪

674
00:38:52,997 --> 00:38:55,700
[Graves] Ladies and gentlemen,
coming up next,

675
00:38:55,732 --> 00:38:59,354
it is the WWE
Women's Tag Team Championship

676
00:38:59,386 --> 00:39:01,288
Fatal 4-Way match.

677
00:39:01,322 --> 00:39:05,276
Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill
defend against Damage CTRL.

678
00:39:05,310 --> 00:39:06,961
Chelsea Green and Piper Niven,

679
00:39:06,995 --> 00:39:10,464
Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson
coming up next.

680
00:39:10,498 --> 00:39:13,918
♪ …I can punch, I can throw
Not going out with the flow… ♪

681
00:39:16,487 --> 00:39:19,656
[Michael] Still to come tonight,
Cody Rhodes and Gunther,

682
00:39:19,691 --> 00:39:22,259
the "Ring General"
and "The American Nightmare,"

683
00:39:22,293 --> 00:39:26,998
the undisputed WWE Champion
versus the World Heavyweight Champion

684
00:39:27,031 --> 00:39:31,301
to crown the first ever
Men's Crown Jewel Champion.

685
00:39:31,336 --> 00:39:33,788
[Graves] And let's take a look
at what Cody Rhodes and Gunther had to say

686
00:39:33,821 --> 00:39:37,258
in special interviews earlier today,
on the Countdown Show.

687
00:39:37,292 --> 00:39:41,179
♪ …I told, "Man, don't test me
It's about to get messy" ♪

688
00:39:44,165 --> 00:39:45,066
Gunther, first off,

689
00:39:45,098 --> 00:39:47,618
I just want to thank you
for taking the time to sit down with us

690
00:39:47,734 --> 00:39:49,938
when you're in the midst
of your final preparations

691
00:39:49,971 --> 00:39:52,656
for what is gonna be a historic match.

692
00:39:52,690 --> 00:39:56,109
You find yourself in a…
a very unique match,

693
00:39:56,144 --> 00:39:59,529
obviously, not a title defense,
but a big prize on the line

694
00:40:00,031 --> 00:40:03,217
against the undisputed WWE Champion,
Cody Rhodes.

695
00:40:03,250 --> 00:40:04,836
In your mind,

696
00:40:04,868 --> 00:40:07,205
when you think about everybody
you've gone up against,

697
00:40:07,238 --> 00:40:09,240
and all the success you've had,

698
00:40:09,307 --> 00:40:13,176
what makes Cody
a different kind of challenge for you?

699
00:40:13,227 --> 00:40:14,145
[suspenseful music playing]

700
00:40:14,178 --> 00:40:17,815
I mean, Cody doesn't come alone.
He comes with the support of everybody.

701
00:40:17,848 --> 00:40:22,420
It doesn't matter how I view his methods
of gaining that support.

702
00:40:23,504 --> 00:40:24,672
The support is there.

703
00:40:24,705 --> 00:40:26,908
I think it would be more
in the favor of the company too

704
00:40:26,941 --> 00:40:30,395
if their poster boy goes out victorious

705
00:40:30,428 --> 00:40:34,198
and not the one that is, you know,
doing a little bit of his own thing.

706
00:40:35,450 --> 00:40:36,366
So, that builds--

707
00:40:36,451 --> 00:40:38,336
Are you using that as motivation?

708
00:40:38,419 --> 00:40:41,205
Not motivation. That's my job to do.
And there's--

709
00:40:41,239 --> 00:40:44,241
I think what made me stand out
my whole career was, like,

710
00:40:44,275 --> 00:40:46,461
that I never got, you know, flabbergasted.

711
00:40:47,962 --> 00:40:48,947
Matter of fact is,

712
00:40:49,547 --> 00:40:52,467
last time in Saudi Arabia,
I beat Randy Orton.

713
00:40:53,451 --> 00:40:56,054
This time in Saudi Arabia,
I'm gonna beat Cody Rhodes.

714
00:40:57,020 --> 00:41:01,459
I'm gonna choke him out.
And when he's gonna wake up from that,

715
00:41:01,491 --> 00:41:05,846
he's gonna realize,
he truly is the secondary champion to me.

716
00:41:05,880 --> 00:41:10,234
You're calling your shot.
Sleeper's gonna win this?

717
00:41:10,284 --> 00:41:11,685
-Win by submission?
-Yes.

718
00:41:12,569 --> 00:41:14,321
[music concludes]

719
00:41:16,406 --> 00:41:19,544
Looking forward to your match
at Crown Jewel.

720
00:41:19,577 --> 00:41:21,479
Champion versus champion.

721
00:41:22,714 --> 00:41:27,035
Gunther has had quite a meteoric rise
in WWE.

722
00:41:27,067 --> 00:41:28,752
How do you feel like he'll fare?

723
00:41:29,554 --> 00:41:32,073
[Cody] It's odd,
I want this match so much,

724
00:41:32,106 --> 00:41:36,394
because I feel like nobody on paper
is looking better than Gunther.

725
00:41:36,444 --> 00:41:39,564
Really been an incredible
World Heavyweight Champion,

726
00:41:39,596 --> 00:41:44,018
but I've had two Royal
Rumble skirmishes with the champ.

727
00:41:44,051 --> 00:41:45,903
-Both have gone my way.
-[tense music playing]

728
00:41:45,937 --> 00:41:47,904
[Cody] I am looking forward
to testing myself.

729
00:41:47,939 --> 00:41:49,691
I think Gunther's overconfident.

730
00:41:50,924 --> 00:41:54,278
Gunther also said a few weeks back
on Raw that…

731
00:41:55,013 --> 00:41:58,700
what you said
sounds like a true secondary champion.

732
00:41:58,732 --> 00:42:00,884
-Yeah, yeah. [chuckles]
-[Cathy] What is your response to that?

733
00:42:00,917 --> 00:42:03,087
[Cody] I think
Gunther has a really good skill

734
00:42:03,671 --> 00:42:06,790
of getting under people's skin.
He can't get me.

735
00:42:06,973 --> 00:42:09,827
That's not a line
that I remotely flinch on.

736
00:42:10,011 --> 00:42:13,881
Like, this guy right here
is the North Star of our business,

737
00:42:13,915 --> 00:42:16,768
and I am lucky enough to have it.

738
00:42:16,801 --> 00:42:21,138
What happens if you leave Riyadh
with a loss to Gunther?

739
00:42:22,073 --> 00:42:25,410
[Cody] The WWE title is the title
that carries the company.

740
00:42:25,960 --> 00:42:29,147
-[dramatic music playing]
-So, if I was to lose at Crown Jewel,

741
00:42:29,180 --> 00:42:32,834
then we're looking at a situation where,
who's main eventing WrestleMania?

742
00:42:33,484 --> 00:42:36,154
who winning the Royal Rumble,
which title they want.

743
00:42:36,187 --> 00:42:39,272
It's probably more obvious now,
which title they would want.

744
00:42:39,307 --> 00:42:42,977
And that stresses me out beyond belief,
just having gone through that,

745
00:42:43,009 --> 00:42:45,513
because you don't want to be that one

746
00:42:45,546 --> 00:42:48,566
who devalues the most valuable thing
in the game.

747
00:42:48,683 --> 00:42:51,652
But I don't think that'll be the case.

748
00:42:52,185 --> 00:42:55,406
[Cathy] Well, Cody, thank you so much
for taking the time today.

749
00:42:55,473 --> 00:42:59,310
Very much looking forward to your match
at Crown Jewel against Gunther.

750
00:42:59,343 --> 00:43:03,013
Congratulations on everything
and a heck of a run the last seven months.

751
00:43:03,047 --> 00:43:04,281
Thank you so much.

752
00:43:06,049 --> 00:43:08,586
[music concludes]

753
00:43:13,574 --> 00:43:16,109
[Michael] And still to come tonight,
Gunther versus Cody Rhodes

754
00:43:16,144 --> 00:43:19,063
to determine
the first ever Crown Jewel Champion.

755
00:43:19,096 --> 00:43:20,932
["Still The Baddest" playing]

756
00:43:22,033 --> 00:43:24,502
♪ We got the power… ♪

757
00:43:24,535 --> 00:43:26,504
[Michael] Got more gold on the line
right now.

758
00:43:26,537 --> 00:43:30,324
[announcer] Upcoming contest
is a Fatal 4-Way match

759
00:43:30,357 --> 00:43:37,115
for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship.

760
00:43:37,899 --> 00:43:43,721
Introducing first, Kairi Sane and Iyo Sky.

761
00:43:43,754 --> 00:43:46,424
Damage CTRL!

762
00:43:46,457 --> 00:43:48,459
[Michael] You know, Corey,
last night on Friday Night SmackDown,

763
00:43:48,493 --> 00:43:50,627
in a Fatal 4-Way Singles matchup,

764
00:43:50,661 --> 00:43:53,181
to sort of preview tonight,
Iyo Sky picked up the win.

765
00:43:53,214 --> 00:43:55,683
Does that give momentum
to Damage CTRL tonight?

766
00:43:55,716 --> 00:43:57,067
[Graves] Potentially so, and I don't know

767
00:43:57,100 --> 00:44:01,138
that any other team in this field
needs it more than Iyo and Kairi Sane.

768
00:44:01,172 --> 00:44:03,007
They've been to the top
of the mountain in the past,

769
00:44:03,040 --> 00:44:06,277
but recently,
haven't necessarily looked their best.

770
00:44:06,310 --> 00:44:09,147
I think tonight's a chance for both
of these women to right the ship

771
00:44:09,180 --> 00:44:10,698
and become Tag Team Champions again.

772
00:44:10,731 --> 00:44:14,519
[Michael] Iyo Sky, of course,
a former WWE Women's Champion,

773
00:44:14,551 --> 00:44:16,270
missed Money in the Bank, as well.

774
00:44:17,504 --> 00:44:20,525
An attack champ
both at NXT and here at this level.

775
00:44:21,808 --> 00:44:25,229
Kairi Sane, former NXT champ,
two-time Tag Team Champion as well,

776
00:44:25,263 --> 00:44:28,281
looking to win the gold
here tonight at Crown Jewel.

777
00:44:28,316 --> 00:44:31,452
-♪ We about to roll right past ya ♪
-♪ Let's go ♪

778
00:44:32,937 --> 00:44:34,839
♪ We got the power ♪

779
00:44:35,556 --> 00:44:39,292
["Time Out" playing]

780
00:44:55,526 --> 00:44:59,931
[announcer] Next, representing Meta-Four,

781
00:44:59,964 --> 00:45:06,220
Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson!

782
00:45:06,254 --> 00:45:10,057
[Michael] What an opportunity tonight
for the Meta girls from NXT,

783
00:45:10,091 --> 00:45:12,727
seeking their first career championships.

784
00:45:12,759 --> 00:45:17,498
This is also their first main roster
premium live event,

785
00:45:17,531 --> 00:45:19,066
and what a spot for these two.

786
00:45:19,100 --> 00:45:20,935
[Graves] This might be a bold prediction,
Cole,

787
00:45:20,968 --> 00:45:25,189
but I think Jakara and Lash, may be,
the dark horses to win here tonight.

788
00:45:25,223 --> 00:45:30,060
We have seen only glimpses of the power
possessed by Lash Legend.

789
00:45:30,094 --> 00:45:31,229
You've got Jakara Jackson,

790
00:45:31,261 --> 00:45:33,547
who's really coming into her own
as a competitor.

791
00:45:33,580 --> 00:45:37,685
And together, they have become a force
in a very short period of time in WWE.

792
00:45:39,170 --> 00:45:42,240
[Michael] Again, Fatal 4-Way matchup,
Fatal 4-Way rules.

793
00:45:42,272 --> 00:45:46,426
Two women will be in the ring at one time.
You can tag anybody into the matchup.

794
00:45:46,460 --> 00:45:50,631
First team to gain pinfall sufficient
becomes the Tag Team Champions.

795
00:45:50,665 --> 00:45:52,049
["Hot Mess" playing]

796
00:45:57,388 --> 00:46:00,024
♪ Yeah, hey, hey ♪

797
00:46:00,841 --> 00:46:03,176
♪ I'm a hot mess, woah… ♪

798
00:46:03,210 --> 00:46:04,929
[announcer]
And making their way to the ring,

799
00:46:04,962 --> 00:46:11,801
the team of Piper Niven and Chelsea Green.

800
00:46:11,836 --> 00:46:13,537
[Michael] What is Chelsea wearing?

801
00:46:14,989 --> 00:46:16,357
[Graves]
Something that appears to be, at least,

802
00:46:16,390 --> 00:46:17,842
a portion of a wedding dress.

803
00:46:18,643 --> 00:46:21,295
-What's wrong with what Chelsea's wearing?
-[Michael] It looks like a bed sheet.

804
00:46:21,328 --> 00:46:23,631
[Graves] Cole, what is with you hating
on Chelsea Green?

805
00:46:23,663 --> 00:46:25,915
It sounds to me
like one of those schoolyard crushes.

806
00:46:25,950 --> 00:46:26,917
You think she's pretty,

807
00:46:26,951 --> 00:46:28,736
so you don't want to say anything nice
about her.

808
00:46:28,769 --> 00:46:29,754
I'll give you a hint.

809
00:46:29,787 --> 00:46:31,238
You want to get
into Chelsea's good graces?

810
00:46:31,272 --> 00:46:34,125
Maybe, you should start playing
with action figures, Cole.

811
00:46:37,261 --> 00:46:39,379
[Michael] We're being internet champions.

812
00:46:39,413 --> 00:46:43,033
[Graves] So, Chelsea and Piper Denver,
former Tag Team Champions,

813
00:46:43,067 --> 00:46:46,037
looking to win the gold
again here tonight.

814
00:46:46,821 --> 00:46:47,805
All kidding aside,

815
00:46:47,837 --> 00:46:50,324
Chelsea and Piper
are a very formidable team.

816
00:46:51,609 --> 00:46:55,496
Piper in a match of power
with the likes of Lash Legend,

817
00:46:55,529 --> 00:46:58,199
and Jade Cargill, and Bianca Belair.

818
00:47:05,239 --> 00:47:06,607
["A Storm Is Coming" playing]

819
00:47:06,640 --> 00:47:11,078
♪ A storm is coming ♪

820
00:47:35,886 --> 00:47:39,205
Let's go!

821
00:47:39,240 --> 00:47:40,374
["Watch Me Shine" playing]

822
00:47:40,408 --> 00:47:43,377
♪ I'm on my own against the wall ♪

823
00:47:43,411 --> 00:47:46,397
♪ The pressure's building
But no I will never fall ♪

824
00:47:46,430 --> 00:47:49,383
♪ Instead of crying, they hear me roar ♪

825
00:47:49,417 --> 00:47:51,769
♪ And now I see
That I'm way better than before ♪

826
00:47:51,801 --> 00:47:54,687
♪ I never needed you at all
Think I'd fall down… ♪

827
00:47:55,673 --> 00:47:57,475
[announcer] And their opponent,

828
00:47:57,607 --> 00:48:03,781
they are the WWE
Women's Tag Team Champions,

829
00:48:03,814 --> 00:48:10,654
Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair.

830
00:48:11,455 --> 00:48:13,357
[Michael] Corey,
we talked a little bit about this

831
00:48:13,391 --> 00:48:16,527
on the Countdown show earlier today.

832
00:48:16,560 --> 00:48:20,848
The only loss for Jade Cargill
and Bianca Belair as a Tag Team,

833
00:48:20,881 --> 00:48:25,269
happened in a Triple Threat Match
back at Clash at the Castle.

834
00:48:26,437 --> 00:48:29,272
[Graves] And despite
the apparent excitement of the champions

835
00:48:29,306 --> 00:48:31,392
to take place in this matchup,
I'm not entirely sure

836
00:48:31,424 --> 00:48:34,545
if they realize their chances of leaving
Riyadh with the gold

837
00:48:34,578 --> 00:48:37,714
is even worse than it was
at Clash at the Castle.

838
00:48:37,748 --> 00:48:43,737
Tonight could be a championship reign
defining victory for Cargill and Belair,

839
00:48:43,770 --> 00:48:46,140
or it could be the end of a run.

840
00:48:46,173 --> 00:48:47,591
And you could look at it that way,

841
00:48:47,674 --> 00:48:51,045
or you could look at that
as confident champions

842
00:48:51,078 --> 00:48:54,064
who have been dominating
the women's division here.

843
00:48:54,098 --> 00:48:55,466
[Michael] You know,
what you drew attention to

844
00:48:55,499 --> 00:48:58,602
during the Bloodline matchup
that I wanna bring back right now?

845
00:48:59,636 --> 00:49:01,254
[Graves] This duo, the reigning champions,

846
00:49:01,288 --> 00:49:04,575
were the only team in this matchup,
who entered separately.

847
00:49:04,607 --> 00:49:06,377
Because at the end of the day,

848
00:49:06,560 --> 00:49:11,065
Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair
have been a lot more "I, I, I,"

849
00:49:11,098 --> 00:49:12,348
than we, we, we.

850
00:49:12,383 --> 00:49:15,236
It served the EST very well
throughout her tenure.

851
00:49:15,269 --> 00:49:17,270
But Jade Cargill, lately,

852
00:49:17,304 --> 00:49:19,490
has been a little more concerned
with Instagram photos

853
00:49:19,522 --> 00:49:21,725
than getting in the ring
and getting business done.

854
00:49:21,759 --> 00:49:23,694
[Michael] I think you're stretching that
a little bit, Corey.

855
00:49:23,727 --> 00:49:25,946
They came out together
at the end of the day.

856
00:49:25,980 --> 00:49:27,731
♪ …And now I see
That I'm way better than before ♪

857
00:49:27,765 --> 00:49:29,549
♪ I never needed you at all… ♪

858
00:49:29,583 --> 00:49:32,703
[Graves] Why won't you let me come
out to your music, Cole?

859
00:49:32,736 --> 00:49:34,104
[Michael] 'Cause I'm the curtain-jerker.

860
00:49:34,138 --> 00:49:35,756
-[crowd cheering]
-[Michael] And here we go.

861
00:49:35,788 --> 00:49:39,410
Fatal 4-Way match
for the Women's Tag Team titles.

862
00:49:39,442 --> 00:49:40,461
Two women will start.

863
00:49:40,493 --> 00:49:42,196
You can tag anybody
into this match you want.

864
00:49:42,229 --> 00:49:43,596
-And it's gonna be Iyo Sky…
-[bell ringing]

865
00:49:43,631 --> 00:49:46,734
…and Bianca Belair starting things off.

866
00:49:46,767 --> 00:49:50,221
[Graves] Back to their classic,
I believe, it was Backlash in Puerto Rico.

867
00:49:50,254 --> 00:49:53,406
Bianca Belair and Iyo Sky
really captured the imagination

868
00:49:53,440 --> 00:49:56,259
of the entire WWE Universe
in that matchup.

869
00:49:56,310 --> 00:49:58,645
[Michael] Yeah, I said it last week,
and I stand by it.

870
00:49:58,679 --> 00:50:01,065
Iyo Sky,
one of the most underrated women

871
00:50:01,131 --> 00:50:02,399
on the roster today.

872
00:50:02,433 --> 00:50:05,319
Yeah, former champion,
former Money in the Bank winner.

873
00:50:05,352 --> 00:50:08,821
Goes about her business
in such a quiet way, but she's explosive.

874
00:50:09,455 --> 00:50:11,859
[Graves] And history has taught us
you don't ever,

875
00:50:11,892 --> 00:50:15,078
under any circumstance,
bet against Bianca Belair.

876
00:50:15,112 --> 00:50:18,598
[Michael] Oh, and Bianca Belair now.
And there's the power of Belair.

877
00:50:18,632 --> 00:50:21,185
Vertical suplex,
as she marches around the ring.

878
00:50:21,234 --> 00:50:23,354
And down goes Sky.

879
00:50:23,386 --> 00:50:28,107
And a kip-up by Bianca,
the former three-time World Champion.

880
00:50:28,142 --> 00:50:30,411
[crowd cheering, applauding]

881
00:50:32,112 --> 00:50:36,267
[Michael] And Bianca, nobody home.
Iyo Sky rolls out of harm's way.

882
00:50:37,033 --> 00:50:39,737
[Graves] In a 4-way,
rules in effect in this matchup,

883
00:50:39,770 --> 00:50:41,388
two competitors legal at all times

884
00:50:41,422 --> 00:50:44,908
and any superstar can tag the member
of any team.

885
00:50:46,594 --> 00:50:49,395
[Michael] Showing off now.
And Bianca Belair taken down.

886
00:50:50,964 --> 00:50:52,316
Dropkick by Sky.

887
00:50:53,433 --> 00:50:54,952
And a kip-up of her own,

888
00:50:55,019 --> 00:50:57,587
and Iyo said "Whatever you can do,
I can do a bit better."

889
00:50:57,620 --> 00:51:01,792
[Graves] The "Genius of the Sky,"
a nickname that was earned by Iyo.

890
00:51:02,408 --> 00:51:05,796
And the tag made from the outside…
[chuckles] …by Chelsea Green.

891
00:51:06,797 --> 00:51:07,765
Get out!

892
00:51:07,798 --> 00:51:09,266
-[Graves chuckling]
-[Michael chuckling]

893
00:51:09,299 --> 00:51:12,736
Chelsea not getting out
of the blocks the way she wanted to.

894
00:51:12,770 --> 00:51:17,641
Shotei by Iyo before the ESP just
bulldozed Green back into her own corner.

895
00:51:17,674 --> 00:51:19,359
Bianca's gonna wanna get out
of that corner.

896
00:51:19,393 --> 00:51:20,877
You've got Piper Niven there.

897
00:51:21,578 --> 00:51:23,247
I'm trying to fight them both.

898
00:51:23,279 --> 00:51:25,616
-[Graves] Your choice.
-[Michael] Piper's attack.

899
00:51:25,649 --> 00:51:27,551
[Graves] Chelsea Green,
who's legal in this matchup

900
00:51:27,585 --> 00:51:28,636
against Bianca Belair,

901
00:51:28,669 --> 00:51:31,404
has not had an opportunity
for any offense yet.

902
00:51:32,288 --> 00:51:33,624
Chelsea, middle of the ring-- Ooh!

903
00:51:33,707 --> 00:51:36,377
[Michael] Oh,
and just slammed down by Belair.

904
00:51:40,047 --> 00:51:44,134
Bianca will connect that time
with a moonsault cover to retain the gold.

905
00:51:44,201 --> 00:51:45,703
And a kick out by Chelsea.

906
00:51:45,736 --> 00:51:47,638
[Graves] I'm going to need to see
a little more urgency

907
00:51:47,671 --> 00:51:51,308
out of the Meta girls as we look again
at the ridiculous athleticism

908
00:51:51,341 --> 00:51:52,710
of Bianca Belair.

909
00:51:53,377 --> 00:51:55,328
We can, maybe, talk it up to inexperience,

910
00:51:55,362 --> 00:51:57,815
but Jackson and Legend
need to be on top of their game.

911
00:51:57,848 --> 00:52:00,401
Every superstar has to be ready
at a moment's notice

912
00:52:00,433 --> 00:52:02,935
to break up a pinfall
to keep the match alive for your own team.

913
00:52:02,970 --> 00:52:05,205
[Michael] Double team
from the Tag Team Champions

914
00:52:05,239 --> 00:52:08,142
and Chelsea tossed
right into her partner Piper.

915
00:52:10,426 --> 00:52:12,495
[crowd cheering, applauding]

916
00:52:12,578 --> 00:52:13,631
[Graves] This is what I'm talking about.

917
00:52:13,663 --> 00:52:16,667
There's a fine line
between confidence and arrogance.

918
00:52:16,700 --> 00:52:20,620
A lot of valuable time was wasted,
and Jade got kicked in the mouth for it.

919
00:52:20,654 --> 00:52:22,756
[Michael] Chelsea trying to fight back,
up to the second rope,

920
00:52:22,790 --> 00:52:25,241
and now the power of Jade Cargill.

921
00:52:25,274 --> 00:52:29,863
Chelsea with nowhere to go.
Jade brings her halfway across the ring.

922
00:52:31,348 --> 00:52:36,337
[Graves] Oh, and Lash Legend just tagged
herself in by touching Jade Cargill.

923
00:52:36,370 --> 00:52:38,906
-[Michael] And Lash Legend is…
-[Graves] Oh!

924
00:52:38,939 --> 00:52:40,357
…now legal.

925
00:52:40,391 --> 00:52:44,728
Lash Legend is a whole lot of woman
as Cargill's finding out firsthand.

926
00:52:44,761 --> 00:52:45,828
[crowd chanting] NXT!

927
00:52:45,863 --> 00:52:47,748
[Michael] You mentioned it before,
one of the--

928
00:52:47,781 --> 00:52:50,667
Perhaps the only one who can match
the strength of Jade Cargill.

929
00:52:50,701 --> 00:52:52,502
Tag made. Here comes Jakara Jackson.

930
00:52:53,370 --> 00:52:56,173
The scrappy and tough Jackson
will double team now

931
00:52:56,205 --> 00:52:57,841
with her partner, Lash Legend.

932
00:52:59,977 --> 00:53:03,147
Jackson offers shoulders
into the back now of Chelsea.

933
00:53:03,180 --> 00:53:05,732
Cover to win the tag team gold.

934
00:53:06,716 --> 00:53:09,036
And Chelsea able to kick out.

935
00:53:12,373 --> 00:53:13,874
It's a smart move by Jakara,

936
00:53:13,906 --> 00:53:16,627
looking to send Chelsea back
into the Meta corner.

937
00:53:18,078 --> 00:53:20,814
Of course, The Meta Girls is part
of Meta-Four from NXT.

938
00:53:20,848 --> 00:53:22,582
Tag made, here's Lash Legend.

939
00:53:22,616 --> 00:53:24,952
We talk so often about the importance
in a tag team match

940
00:53:24,984 --> 00:53:27,671
of cutting the ring in half,
of isolating the opposition.

941
00:53:27,705 --> 00:53:31,040
Well, in a situation like a Fatal 4-Way,
if you're lucky, you've got a quarter

942
00:53:31,158 --> 00:53:32,875
-of the ring to work with…
-[crowd cheers]

943
00:53:32,910 --> 00:53:35,028
…to maximize the efficacy of your offense.

944
00:53:35,062 --> 00:53:38,265
[Graves] Nice release suplex
into a kip-up for Legend, whose--

945
00:53:38,298 --> 00:53:41,285
[Michael] Loves to trash talk,
and that's what she's doing to Cargill.

946
00:53:41,350 --> 00:53:44,520
So, Lash in the corner
to Chelsea, the Boujee Bully.

947
00:53:45,138 --> 00:53:48,558
Powerful, candid and cocky,
and now Jakara Jackson.

948
00:53:48,591 --> 00:53:50,894
-[crowd chanting] NXT! NXT!
-[Michael] Ducks underneath. Jackson now…

949
00:53:51,060 --> 00:53:54,298
Down goes Green in a kip-up of her own,

950
00:53:54,330 --> 00:53:56,482
and the Meta Girls
showing out here tonight.

951
00:53:57,600 --> 00:53:59,620
Must have been the delight
of the WWE Universe.

952
00:53:59,653 --> 00:54:03,223
You can hear the NXT chants
ringing out momentarily.

953
00:54:03,257 --> 00:54:05,893
-[Graves] Jackson, it was a-- Oh!
-[Michael] Oh, Miss Jackson.

954
00:54:05,926 --> 00:54:10,297
NBC's Titan Games,
tag made, Kairi Sane, now legal.

955
00:54:10,330 --> 00:54:12,366
-Chelsea out of the matchup.
-[Graves] And again, I don't think--

956
00:54:12,399 --> 00:54:14,835
I don't think Chelsea realized
where she was in the ring.

957
00:54:14,868 --> 00:54:18,122
I think Chelsea just wanted help,
but ultimately not a great decision

958
00:54:18,154 --> 00:54:20,574
by Green to allow Kairi
to tag herself in.

959
00:54:20,607 --> 00:54:21,959
[Michael] She didn't do anything, Corey.

960
00:54:21,991 --> 00:54:24,428
She might as well have got
out of the ring.

961
00:54:24,461 --> 00:54:26,680
-Oh, and there's Kairi Sane now!
-[shouts]

962
00:54:26,712 --> 00:54:29,750
[Michael] That quitter's mentality
of yours is getting really old, Corey.

963
00:54:29,783 --> 00:54:31,234
[crowd cheering, applauding]

964
00:54:31,268 --> 00:54:33,636
[Michael] And Sane, and Chelsea Green.

965
00:54:33,670 --> 00:54:36,223
I don't think Chelsea
realizes she's not legal.

966
00:54:36,839 --> 00:54:39,308
And the official in this matchup,
Daphanie LaShaunn, is saying,

967
00:54:39,343 --> 00:54:40,410
"Chelsea, what are you doing?"

968
00:54:40,444 --> 00:54:42,763
[Graves] Well, the good news
is there is no disqualification.

969
00:54:42,796 --> 00:54:45,299
[Michael] Well, that's… that's true.
Yep, you're exactly right.

970
00:54:45,332 --> 00:54:47,718
[Graves] I mean,
if I'm Chelsea Green and I do come to,

971
00:54:47,750 --> 00:54:49,051
and realize the circumstance,

972
00:54:49,086 --> 00:54:52,189
maybe Piper and I just double-team
everybody the entire match.

973
00:54:52,221 --> 00:54:54,124
[Michael] The problem is,
is you can't pin Chelsea,

974
00:54:54,158 --> 00:54:56,009
and Chelsea can't go for the pinfall.

975
00:54:58,611 --> 00:55:00,998
-Oh! Spear by Sane.
-[Graves] Oh!

976
00:55:01,031 --> 00:55:04,600
-[screams]
-[Michael] Kairi Sane takes out Jackson.

977
00:55:05,853 --> 00:55:09,256
Tag made, here comes Iyo Sky,
and now a double team from Damage CTRL.

978
00:55:11,207 --> 00:55:14,310
[crowd applauding]

979
00:55:14,344 --> 00:55:16,747
[Graves] Here comes Iyo, launches up.

980
00:55:16,779 --> 00:55:20,901
-Oh, rare miscommunication by Damage CTRL.
-[Michael] Oh, didn't quite work out.

981
00:55:20,933 --> 00:55:24,037
[Graves] Great wherewithal by Iyo
to deliver a Shotei

982
00:55:24,071 --> 00:55:26,824
and just rip Jackson off
of the top turnbuckle.

983
00:55:28,075 --> 00:55:30,594
[Michael] High-risk maneuvers
in this Fatal 4-Way match,

984
00:55:30,627 --> 00:55:34,348
sometimes they don't pay off,
but Iyo Sky will not let that deter her.

985
00:55:34,381 --> 00:55:37,451
She takes out Lash Legend.
Kicks her out of the apron.

986
00:55:37,484 --> 00:55:40,220
[Graves] The precision
and the timing required to deliver

987
00:55:40,254 --> 00:55:43,406
some of these offensive maneuvers.
Now Iyo from the top.

988
00:55:43,440 --> 00:55:47,060
-Missile drop kick, down goes Jackson.
-[crowd cheering, applauding]

989
00:55:47,094 --> 00:55:50,464
[Graves] Piper Niven tags herself in
at the expense of Jakara Jackson.

990
00:55:50,497 --> 00:55:52,899
[Michael] And a headbutt
by the powerhouse.

991
00:55:52,933 --> 00:55:56,086
-And Piper now-- Oh!
-[Graves] Whoa, what a crossbody.

992
00:55:58,404 --> 00:56:00,790
Niven like a steamroller
in there right now.

993
00:56:00,824 --> 00:56:04,127
[Michael] Kairi Sane runs
into trouble as well.

994
00:56:04,161 --> 00:56:07,446
-Oh! Sitout powerbomb by Piper Niven.
-[screams]

995
00:56:07,481 --> 00:56:10,984
-[Graves] Watch Bianca.
-[Michael] Bianca, top rope.

996
00:56:11,018 --> 00:56:13,370
-Oh! Blockbuster by Bianca.
-[crowd cheering]

997
00:56:13,403 --> 00:56:16,339
[Graves] Very well done,
but here comes Legend.

998
00:56:16,373 --> 00:56:18,225
[Michael] Legend with that pump kick.

999
00:56:20,210 --> 00:56:21,578
Who you want to play with, huh?

1000
00:56:21,627 --> 00:56:23,029
[Michael] You might wanna turn around,
Lash.

1001
00:56:23,062 --> 00:56:24,665
[Graves] Oh, boy.

1002
00:56:24,698 --> 00:56:26,366
[crowd chanting] NXT!

1003
00:56:26,399 --> 00:56:28,902
[Michael] Here's the collision
we were waiting for.

1004
00:56:31,721 --> 00:56:33,941
-Jade and Lash!
-[Graves] Oh!

1005
00:56:34,707 --> 00:56:36,926
-[grunts]
-[crowd cheering]

1006
00:56:37,477 --> 00:56:38,761
-[grunts]
-[crowd cheering]

1007
00:56:38,795 --> 00:56:40,397
[Graves] Holy cow!

1008
00:56:40,931 --> 00:56:42,531
-[grunts]
-[crowd cheering]

1009
00:56:43,866 --> 00:56:44,968
-[grunts]
-[crowd cheering]

1010
00:56:45,002 --> 00:56:48,254
[Graves] These women dropping everything
they have on one another.

1011
00:56:49,356 --> 00:56:52,426
-[screams]
-[Michael] Legend fired up.

1012
00:56:52,459 --> 00:56:55,913
Jade Cargill with a big kick of her own.

1013
00:56:55,946 --> 00:57:00,750
-[screams]
-[crowd cheering]

1014
00:57:00,783 --> 00:57:03,086
[Michael] Meanwhile, Piper Niven up
toward the top rope.

1015
00:57:03,120 --> 00:57:05,772
-[Graves] Yeah, I mean--
-[Michael] Crossbody!

1016
00:57:05,806 --> 00:57:07,890
Takes out Lash and Cargill!

1017
00:57:08,642 --> 00:57:10,277
-[Graves] Chelsea--
-[Michael] Chelsea Green, smart.

1018
00:57:10,310 --> 00:57:12,462
[Graves] She's probably looking
to capitalize on the situation

1019
00:57:12,495 --> 00:57:15,382
and great decision by Cargill
to roll to the outside.

1020
00:57:15,415 --> 00:57:17,718
[Michael] Is Chelsea legal?
Did she make a tag?

1021
00:57:19,169 --> 00:57:20,252
[Graves] That's a great question.

1022
00:57:20,287 --> 00:57:21,872
-[Michael] Well, the official--
-[Graves] It's been a chaotic matchup.

1023
00:57:21,904 --> 00:57:23,073
[Michael] Daphanie has no idea either.

1024
00:57:23,106 --> 00:57:25,741
I mean, I have no clue
if Chelsea's legal or not.

1025
00:57:25,776 --> 00:57:29,328
[Graves] Here we go. It's time to add one
to the highlight reel, Ms. Green.

1026
00:57:29,363 --> 00:57:30,564
[Michael] Well, Chelsea…

1027
00:57:31,198 --> 00:57:33,066
What… what?
She's gonna go for the top rope

1028
00:57:33,100 --> 00:57:36,787
and maybe a… maybe a lowlight reel.
Now, to the bottom rope, looking for…

1029
00:57:37,287 --> 00:57:38,488
Is she trying to do a moonsault?

1030
00:57:38,522 --> 00:57:39,890
[Graves] Instagram reel?

1031
00:57:39,923 --> 00:57:41,725
[Michael] I guess she's trying
to do a moonsault.

1032
00:57:41,758 --> 00:57:43,143
And Chelsea's said, "To hell with it."

1033
00:57:43,176 --> 00:57:45,261
And now caught by her own partner.

1034
00:57:45,294 --> 00:57:46,712
[Graves] It happens
when you mitigate the risk.

1035
00:57:46,747 --> 00:57:49,015
It didn't cause catastrophe
as it could have.

1036
00:57:49,049 --> 00:57:51,000
[Michael] Thank goodness
Piper was out there.

1037
00:57:51,033 --> 00:57:53,754
-You guys might want to turn around.
-[crowd cheering]

1038
00:57:53,787 --> 00:57:55,906
[Michael] Kairi Sane, top rope.

1039
00:57:56,640 --> 00:57:59,643
Oh, the Insane Elbow
takes out Green and Nivens.

1040
00:57:59,676 --> 00:58:03,346
[crowd cheering, applauding]

1041
00:58:03,379 --> 00:58:05,499
[Michael] And now the genius of the Sky…

1042
00:58:07,917 --> 00:58:09,252
up to the top rope…

1043
00:58:11,321 --> 00:58:12,772
-Moonsault!
-[crowd cheering]

1044
00:58:12,806 --> 00:58:14,107
[Graves] Beautifully done!

1045
00:58:16,960 --> 00:58:21,248
Keep your eyes on Legend and Jackson,
The Meta Girls cooking up something.

1046
00:58:22,616 --> 00:58:26,203
-[crowd cheering]
-[Michael] There's a long way up there.

1047
00:58:27,020 --> 00:58:29,538
-WWE fans love it here in Riyadh.
-[Graves] Oh!

1048
00:58:29,573 --> 00:58:33,710
[Michael] Jackson Marked by Legend!
Taking everybody out.

1049
00:58:35,111 --> 00:58:36,495
[Graves] Turn around, Lash.

1050
00:58:36,529 --> 00:58:40,584
[Michael] And Bianca Belair and Legend
both tumble over the top.

1051
00:58:40,616 --> 00:58:42,569
[Graves] Nasty landing for both women.

1052
00:58:43,770 --> 00:58:47,274
[Michael] This has been crazy action
in this Fatal 4-Way match

1053
00:58:47,307 --> 00:58:49,109
for the Women's Tag Team Titles.

1054
00:58:49,142 --> 00:58:52,312
[Graves] First, Kairi Sane getting insane

1055
00:58:52,345 --> 00:58:55,048
with an elbow
taking out Niven and Green.

1056
00:58:55,082 --> 00:58:59,252
Moments later, Iyo would follow
with a beautiful moonsault.

1057
00:59:00,169 --> 00:59:04,607
And Miss Jackson, if you're nasty,
taking everybody out.

1058
00:59:05,792 --> 00:59:06,960
Jade!

1059
00:59:06,993 --> 00:59:09,312
[Michael] Well, Bianca back to her feet.

1060
00:59:12,598 --> 00:59:14,250
-[Graves] Oh no.
-[Michael] Sends Chelsea back

1061
00:59:14,283 --> 00:59:16,536
-into the ring, Jade Cargill.
-[Graves] Oh no!

1062
00:59:17,287 --> 00:59:19,890
[Michael] And Chelsea realizing
she's in trouble now.

1063
00:59:20,490 --> 00:59:24,127
-Jade and-- Cover.
-[crowd cheering]

1064
00:59:24,161 --> 00:59:26,446
[Michael] And breaking things up,
Damage CTRL.

1065
00:59:27,631 --> 00:59:31,084
It's been a rough night for Chelsea.
I'm starting to feel a bit sorry for her.

1066
00:59:31,118 --> 00:59:34,321
-[crowd cheering]
-[Graves] You sit on a throne of lies.

1067
00:59:35,555 --> 00:59:36,723
You feel nothing.

1068
00:59:36,757 --> 00:59:40,694
[Michael] Here comes Bianca,
big right hand, taking everybody out.

1069
00:59:41,560 --> 00:59:43,730
[screams]

1070
00:59:45,098 --> 00:59:46,982
[Michael] Nice reversal by Belair.

1071
00:59:47,616 --> 00:59:49,618
-Oh, Kairi with a backhand.
-[Graves] Oh!

1072
00:59:50,352 --> 00:59:51,705
Kairi calls that the "Cutlass"

1073
00:59:51,738 --> 00:59:54,558
and Bianca may call it
"the beginning and the end."

1074
00:59:54,591 --> 00:59:56,560
Beautiful bridging German suplex but…

1075
00:59:57,144 --> 00:59:59,796
Iyo wasn't far enough
underneath Belair's body

1076
00:59:59,830 --> 01:00:01,198
-to support the weight.
-[crowd cheering]

1077
01:00:01,330 --> 01:00:04,000
[Graves] The bridge attempt
on the German suplex collapsed,

1078
01:00:04,033 --> 01:00:07,087
but Damage CTRL still has
some daylight to work with here.

1079
01:00:07,120 --> 01:00:09,823
[crowd chanting] Damage CTRL!

1080
01:00:10,440 --> 01:00:13,477
[Michael] And here's Kairi Sane,
launched by Iyo!

1081
01:00:13,509 --> 01:00:15,162
Elbow delivered to Belair!

1082
01:00:16,263 --> 01:00:18,582
Jakara Jackson now
making the climb to the top.

1083
01:00:21,218 --> 01:00:22,368
Missile dropkick!

1084
01:00:27,156 --> 01:00:29,893
Meta Girls double team
coming on Kairi Sane.

1085
01:00:29,926 --> 01:00:32,379
[Graves] Oh my God. Oh my God.

1086
01:00:33,129 --> 01:00:36,549
-[Michael] Oh, goodness.
-[Graves laughs] Oh, that's got to be it.

1087
01:00:36,582 --> 01:00:38,518
That was the best move I've ever seen.

1088
01:00:39,069 --> 01:00:41,471
[Michael] Well, it's not it
because Piper Niven's down in the…

1089
01:00:41,520 --> 01:00:44,491
-[Graves] Oh!
-[Michael] Michinoku Driver by Piper.

1090
01:00:45,457 --> 01:00:47,544
Chelsea Green with a Codebreaker.

1091
01:00:48,178 --> 01:00:51,580
-[Graves] Here comes Piper.
-[Michael] Piper Niven now with a senton.

1092
01:00:53,716 --> 01:00:54,868
Chelsea's very happy.

1093
01:00:54,901 --> 01:00:56,685
[Graves] A little premature to celebrate,
but…

1094
01:00:56,720 --> 01:00:57,953
[crowd chanting] Chelsea!

1095
01:00:57,988 --> 01:01:02,091
[Michael] And the Chelsea chants
have broken out as Piper makes a tag.

1096
01:01:02,125 --> 01:01:04,794
[crowd chanting] Chelsea!

1097
01:01:05,377 --> 01:01:08,265
[Graves] Double team coming
for the… hurl.

1098
01:01:08,915 --> 01:01:12,085
Oh no. No, Piper. Piper, wait,

1099
01:01:12,118 --> 01:01:15,939
-[Michael] There's nobody-- Oh no!
-[Graves] Piper just squashed Chelsea.

1100
01:01:15,971 --> 01:01:18,758
[screams, groans]

1101
01:01:19,276 --> 01:01:22,162
[Graves] Chelsea just turned green
and it's not with envy.

1102
01:01:23,997 --> 01:01:25,448
I think she's gonna be sick.

1103
01:01:27,917 --> 01:01:32,055
-There's no way. No way.
-[Michael] Tag. Bianca Belair is legal.

1104
01:01:32,087 --> 01:01:35,192
Jade Cargill with Piper
up on her shoulders.

1105
01:01:35,225 --> 01:01:37,009
[Graves] Look at this power.

1106
01:01:37,042 --> 01:01:38,694
[Michael] Doomsday device.

1107
01:01:39,379 --> 01:01:40,897
Cover by Belair.

1108
01:01:40,931 --> 01:01:43,850
-[crowd] One, two, three! [cheering]
-[Michael] They retain!

1109
01:01:43,884 --> 01:01:45,902
-[bell ringing]
-["Watch Me Shine" playing]

1110
01:01:45,986 --> 01:01:47,470
♪ Against the wall… ♪

1111
01:01:47,504 --> 01:01:51,374
[Mike] Here are your winners, and still

1112
01:01:51,441 --> 01:01:55,912
the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions,

1113
01:01:55,946 --> 01:02:01,451
Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair.

1114
01:02:01,484 --> 01:02:05,020
[Graves] Well, if there were any doubters
out there, and I include myself,

1115
01:02:05,939 --> 01:02:10,527
Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill
just silenced a bunch of them.

1116
01:02:12,462 --> 01:02:14,864
What a battle. I would watch this all day.

1117
01:02:15,365 --> 01:02:18,417
Lash Legend picked
Kairi Sane up by her waist

1118
01:02:18,451 --> 01:02:22,672
with Lash's own bare hands
before just turning Kairi loose.

1119
01:02:22,705 --> 01:02:25,207
My God, I'd rather fall
into the Grand Canyon.

1120
01:02:26,292 --> 01:02:30,981
And here comes a little friendly fire
between Chelsea Green

1121
01:02:31,013 --> 01:02:32,115
and Piper Niven.

1122
01:02:32,147 --> 01:02:35,902
And at the very last possible second,
Cargill turns the tables.

1123
01:02:36,986 --> 01:02:39,638
This would end Chelsea Green's evening.

1124
01:02:40,457 --> 01:02:43,375
And a doomsday device.

1125
01:02:44,861 --> 01:02:46,997
-[crowd] One, two, three!
-[Graves] Perhaps the only two women

1126
01:02:47,029 --> 01:02:48,565
-physically powerful enough…
-[bell ringing]

1127
01:02:48,598 --> 01:02:51,183
…to pull off that legendary maneuver.

1128
01:02:51,835 --> 01:02:53,819
And still.

1129
01:02:55,721 --> 01:02:58,207
[shouting]

1130
01:02:58,241 --> 01:03:00,210
[Graves] Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair,

1131
01:03:00,243 --> 01:03:04,314
congratulations as they retain
the tag team titles.

1132
01:03:09,419 --> 01:03:11,638
[Michael] We're actually in Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia,

1133
01:03:11,671 --> 01:03:16,576
the capital city and the largest city
on the Arabian Peninsula.

1134
01:03:16,609 --> 01:03:21,381
Riyadh is visited
by five million tourists annually

1135
01:03:21,413 --> 01:03:23,198
and one of the places that they head to,

1136
01:03:23,232 --> 01:03:25,902
Boulevard City,
which is just down the block

1137
01:03:25,969 --> 01:03:28,404
from where we are tonight
with Crown Jewel.

1138
01:03:28,437 --> 01:03:31,323
And one of the key parts
of Boulevard City

1139
01:03:31,357 --> 01:03:35,678
and a first of its kind worldwide, Corey,
is the WWE Experience.

1140
01:03:35,712 --> 01:03:36,763
[Graves] I had a chance to walk

1141
01:03:36,796 --> 01:03:39,115
through the WWE Experience
earlier this afternoon.

1142
01:03:39,149 --> 01:03:43,886
This is an absolute dream
come true for any fan of WWE.

1143
01:03:43,919 --> 01:03:46,705
There you see
The Undertaker, Deadman Experience.

1144
01:03:46,740 --> 01:03:51,011
There's so much cool memorabilia.
You can play 2K24 video games

1145
01:03:51,044 --> 01:03:53,312
-and hear our voices.
-[Michael] You can make your own entrance.

1146
01:03:53,346 --> 01:03:56,332
[Graves] You can live out your dreams
of being a WWE superstar

1147
01:03:56,366 --> 01:03:59,868
here at the WWE Experience.
If you ever get a chance, don't miss it.

1148
01:03:59,903 --> 01:04:01,571
[Michael] So, that's what you were doing?

1149
01:04:01,604 --> 01:04:03,540
Practicing your entrance
over there earlier?

1150
01:04:03,573 --> 01:04:05,241
[Graves] Yeah, it was,
I happen to do Cody's "Whoa"

1151
01:04:05,274 --> 01:04:06,776
way better than he does.

1152
01:04:06,810 --> 01:04:08,578
[Michael] Bitterness and brawls

1153
01:04:08,645 --> 01:04:11,698
upon every meeting. The Rogue
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, in battle

1154
01:04:11,731 --> 01:04:16,086
but beyond defeat, takes on
the bruising, brutal Bronson Reed

1155
01:04:16,118 --> 01:04:18,270
after this break,
but first, take a closer look

1156
01:04:18,303 --> 01:04:19,471
at the appalling conflict

1157
01:04:19,506 --> 01:04:23,759
between these two
that has wreaked havoc across WWE.

1158
01:04:29,314 --> 01:04:32,268
[Bronson] There are a lot
of gatekeepers that are standing

1159
01:04:32,301 --> 01:04:36,473
in my spotlight where
I should be the one shining.

1160
01:04:37,290 --> 01:04:42,328
I see now, if I want to get to the top,
I have to create my own path.

1161
01:04:42,828 --> 01:04:44,663
[tense music playing]

1162
01:04:44,696 --> 01:04:49,586
I am a visionary! I am a revolutionary!

1163
01:04:49,618 --> 01:04:50,787
I am!

1164
01:04:50,819 --> 01:04:52,305
[Michael] Oh my God!

1165
01:04:55,075 --> 01:04:56,859
"Big" Bronson Reed!

1166
01:04:58,094 --> 01:05:02,098
The 330 pounder has ambushed Seth Rollins!

1167
01:05:02,982 --> 01:05:05,734
[Graves] He said
he was done being disrespected!

1168
01:05:10,156 --> 01:05:11,908
[Michael] Tsunami!

1169
01:05:15,178 --> 01:05:16,696
Seth can't even breathe!

1170
01:05:18,681 --> 01:05:20,549
[Graves] He's making a statement.

1171
01:05:23,636 --> 01:05:27,089
-[Michael] Not again. Are you kidding me?
-[crowd cheering]

1172
01:05:27,123 --> 01:05:29,075
[Michael] He's gonna kill the damn guy.

1173
01:05:30,527 --> 01:05:31,910
This guy's outta control.

1174
01:05:36,415 --> 01:05:38,952
Where are all the cops?
Get somebody out here.

1175
01:05:39,586 --> 01:05:42,605
How much more
can Seth "Freakin'" Rollins take?

1176
01:05:49,596 --> 01:05:52,031
[voice echoing] Half a dozen tsunamis.

1177
01:05:58,971 --> 01:06:02,125
I warned you,
I was going to make an impact.

1178
01:06:02,158 --> 01:06:07,730
And what better way than to go and impale
everyone's favorite WWE superstar,

1179
01:06:07,763 --> 01:06:09,048
Seth Rollins?

1180
01:06:09,582 --> 01:06:12,368
It is head hunting season.

1181
01:06:14,419 --> 01:06:18,707
I will go and find my next victim.

1182
01:06:21,727 --> 01:06:23,930
[Michael] "Big" Bronson Reed.

1183
01:06:23,962 --> 01:06:27,933
Braun Strowman, who will be
the last monster standing?

1184
01:06:28,551 --> 01:06:31,104
These two colossals clashing.

1185
01:06:32,337 --> 01:06:34,006
The ring just collapsed.

1186
01:06:35,375 --> 01:06:38,243
Both men are laid out.

1187
01:06:39,828 --> 01:06:41,997
-That's The Visionary.
-[crowd cheering]

1188
01:06:43,098 --> 01:06:44,267
[Michael] Stop!

1189
01:06:45,401 --> 01:06:46,301
[bell ringing]

1190
01:06:46,336 --> 01:06:49,689
[Michael] Braun Strowman
is the last monster standing,

1191
01:06:50,522 --> 01:06:53,042
thanks to Seth "Freakin'" Rollins

1192
01:06:54,077 --> 01:06:56,145
[Bronson laughing]

1193
01:06:58,031 --> 01:07:00,482
There's a reason
I'm at the top of the food chain.

1194
01:07:00,567 --> 01:07:03,285
Bronson's forgotten that.
You know what sounds nice?

1195
01:07:03,368 --> 01:07:04,486
Hunting a monster.

1196
01:07:06,205 --> 01:07:11,044
Bronson Reed, get out of here.
You wanna be famous, big boy?

1197
01:07:11,593 --> 01:07:13,379
I'll make your ass famous.

1198
01:07:14,013 --> 01:07:15,598
[Bronson] I just want the spot.

1199
01:07:15,631 --> 01:07:20,419
I want the one on one match with Seth
so I can show you that I am a top guy

1200
01:07:20,453 --> 01:07:22,971
in WWE.

1201
01:07:23,006 --> 01:07:27,877
If you want to "Hunt a monster,"
then I'm right here.

1202
01:07:33,433 --> 01:07:37,002
I think the world has forgotten
what I'm capable of.

1203
01:07:37,703 --> 01:07:42,174
[grunts]

1204
01:07:45,111 --> 01:07:46,511
[yells]

1205
01:07:49,999 --> 01:07:53,403
This is the worst mistake
you ever made, Seth.

1206
01:07:53,435 --> 01:07:54,354
[groans]

1207
01:07:58,607 --> 01:08:01,243
♪ Burn it down! ♪

1208
01:08:01,276 --> 01:08:05,163
-["The Second Coming" playing]
-[crowd cheering]

1209
01:08:08,250 --> 01:08:11,220
[crowd singing along]

1210
01:08:27,586 --> 01:08:30,206
♪ Burn it down! ♪

1211
01:08:30,872 --> 01:08:32,157
[bell ringing]

1212
01:08:32,191 --> 01:08:35,995
[Mike] The following contest
is scheduled for one fall.

1213
01:08:36,578 --> 01:08:43,568
Introducing first, from Davenport, Iowa,
weighing in at 225 pounds,

1214
01:08:43,670 --> 01:08:50,626
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins!

1215
01:08:55,031 --> 01:08:58,233
[yells]

1216
01:09:01,287 --> 01:09:03,606
[crowd chattering]

1217
01:09:04,573 --> 01:09:07,577
♪ Burn it down! ♪

1218
01:09:07,609 --> 01:09:10,862
[Michael] For Seth Rollins,
Corey, this is his first match

1219
01:09:10,897 --> 01:09:15,585
since early July at the Money in the Bank
Premium Live Event.

1220
01:09:15,617 --> 01:09:19,037
Over that time, he's been beaten,
and battered, and bruised,

1221
01:09:19,072 --> 01:09:22,325
and punished by "Big" Bronson Reed.

1222
01:09:22,358 --> 01:09:24,093
Will that continue tonight?

1223
01:09:24,126 --> 01:09:26,862
[Graves] Absolutely.
I have a very hard time believing

1224
01:09:26,895 --> 01:09:30,616
that Seth Rollins is anywhere close
to 100% right now.

1225
01:09:30,649 --> 01:09:32,551
And let's be honest,
we just saw the statistic.

1226
01:09:32,585 --> 01:09:35,571
This is Rollins' 11th match
in Saudi Arabia,

1227
01:09:35,604 --> 01:09:39,492
which just speaks to the work force
that Seth has been throughout the duration

1228
01:09:39,524 --> 01:09:44,013
of his career. There's a lot of mileage
on Seth Rollins' body right now.

1229
01:09:44,046 --> 01:09:47,200
[crowd cheering]

1230
01:09:47,233 --> 01:09:50,502
[Michael] We heard Seth acknowledge
the fact that Bronson Reed is a monster,

1231
01:09:50,536 --> 01:09:54,072
but Seth was eager to remind Bronson,
I can be a monster too.

1232
01:09:54,107 --> 01:09:59,028
I'm just curious if that side of Rollins
still lives within him, or…

1233
01:09:59,929 --> 01:10:01,781
is this a case
of Seth living at the top too long

1234
01:10:01,813 --> 01:10:03,366
and forgetting where he came from?

1235
01:10:03,398 --> 01:10:05,802
[crowd singing along]

1236
01:10:16,446 --> 01:10:18,347
♪ Burn it down! ♪

1237
01:10:18,380 --> 01:10:22,151
[Michael] "I have conquered beasts
and slayed kings."

1238
01:10:22,184 --> 01:10:25,621
Those are the words
of this man, Seth Rollins.

1239
01:10:27,005 --> 01:10:29,442
["Battle Tested" playing]

1240
01:10:35,898 --> 01:10:38,501
♪ I'm war ready, I'm battle tested ♪

1241
01:10:38,534 --> 01:10:42,038
[Mike] And his opponent,
from Black Forest, South Australia,

1242
01:10:42,071 --> 01:10:46,392
weighing in at 330 pounds,

1243
01:10:47,043 --> 01:10:51,630
"Big" Bronson Reed!

1244
01:10:51,664 --> 01:10:53,282
[Michael] Seth Rollins wasted
a little time,

1245
01:10:53,316 --> 01:10:55,902
gonna take the fight to Bronson Reed,
and here we go.

1246
01:10:55,934 --> 01:10:58,721
Rollins missed him in the aisle away,
and the brawl's underway.

1247
01:10:58,755 --> 01:11:00,990
[Graves] Seth Rollins
understands the assignment.

1248
01:11:01,023 --> 01:11:04,393
Seth knows what he is dealing with
in "Big" Bronson Reed.

1249
01:11:04,477 --> 01:11:07,647
Three hundred forty pounds-plus
of bad attitude.

1250
01:11:07,679 --> 01:11:09,599
A true menace in WWE.

1251
01:11:09,632 --> 01:11:12,168
[Michael] From Australia,
I've called him the "Auszilla,"

1252
01:11:12,201 --> 01:11:14,053
because he's a true monster.

1253
01:11:14,086 --> 01:11:16,923
It has created mayhem
for everyone in his path

1254
01:11:16,956 --> 01:11:19,474
over the past few months in WWE.

1255
01:11:20,159 --> 01:11:22,295
[Graves] Bronson Reed out here
repping MF Doom.

1256
01:11:22,327 --> 01:11:24,797
Might be the doom
of Seth "Freakin'" Rollins

1257
01:11:24,831 --> 01:11:27,233
tonight in Riyadh.
Oh my God. This will do it.

1258
01:11:27,266 --> 01:11:29,101
[Michael] They're trying to toss
Rollins off the stage.

1259
01:11:29,135 --> 01:11:31,036
This match hasn't even started yet.

1260
01:11:31,070 --> 01:11:33,623
Rollins now with the right hand
to Bronson Reed.

1261
01:11:34,157 --> 01:11:38,760
Drive Bronson back down the ramp
and toward the ring.

1262
01:11:38,795 --> 01:11:41,681
[Graves] Rollins knew he was going
to have to step up the aggression.

1263
01:11:41,714 --> 01:11:45,351
And so far, this is exactly
what Rollins has to do.

1264
01:11:45,384 --> 01:11:47,837
[Michael] Well, Seth Rollins suffered six,

1265
01:11:47,870 --> 01:11:52,023
count them, six tsunamis
at the hands of Bronson Reed.

1266
01:11:52,058 --> 01:11:54,559
He was out two months
because of that attack.

1267
01:11:54,594 --> 01:11:56,429
And Reed has not stopped there.

1268
01:11:56,462 --> 01:11:59,264
He won a last monster standing match
versus Braun Strowman,

1269
01:11:59,298 --> 01:12:01,483
thanks to a returning Seth Rollins.

1270
01:12:01,517 --> 01:12:03,085
[Graves] The scariest thing
about this, Cole,

1271
01:12:03,119 --> 01:12:05,938
is you have to realize
that for Bronson Reed himself,

1272
01:12:05,972 --> 01:12:07,607
this is not personal.

1273
01:12:07,639 --> 01:12:10,492
Bronson Reed is trying
to do what's best for Bronson Reed

1274
01:12:10,526 --> 01:12:12,144
and Bronson Reed's career.

1275
01:12:12,178 --> 01:12:14,429
And once upon a time,
Seth understood that.

1276
01:12:14,463 --> 01:12:16,331
Seth knew what that mentality was.

1277
01:12:16,365 --> 01:12:19,285
Seth knows what it feels like
to be frustrated, to not be featured

1278
01:12:19,318 --> 01:12:21,370
in the spots that you know you can fill,

1279
01:12:21,404 --> 01:12:23,572
to not be at the top
of the card night after night.

1280
01:12:23,606 --> 01:12:24,740
You have to take it.

1281
01:12:24,773 --> 01:12:25,741
[Michael] And here's Rollins now,

1282
01:12:25,775 --> 01:12:28,878
and Bronson Reed taken down
with a suicide dive.

1283
01:12:28,911 --> 01:12:30,679
Bronson Reed told the general manager,

1284
01:12:30,713 --> 01:12:34,267
Adam Pearce, I am going
to make impact, and he's done that.

1285
01:12:34,300 --> 01:12:37,385
Bronson Reed
has become an attraction in WWE.

1286
01:12:37,420 --> 01:12:40,740
It's hard not to watch his destruction
in everything he's done

1287
01:12:40,773 --> 01:12:42,508
over the past number of months.

1288
01:12:42,541 --> 01:12:44,026
[Graves] And it's captivating to watch.

1289
01:12:44,059 --> 01:12:47,612
You don't see a man the size
of Bronson Reed every day, period.

1290
01:12:47,647 --> 01:12:50,532
Let alone a man
his size who is as athletic

1291
01:12:50,566 --> 01:12:53,085
as Bronson Reed loves
to remind us that he is.

1292
01:12:54,437 --> 01:12:58,224
[Michael] Rollins now.
Bronson Reed catches Seth mid-air.

1293
01:12:58,257 --> 01:13:01,878
And Reed now drives Rollins
into the timekeeper's area.

1294
01:13:01,911 --> 01:13:03,596
Back first into that chair.

1295
01:13:03,629 --> 01:13:06,866
[Graves] And I think the chair
was a best-case scenario for Rollins.

1296
01:13:06,898 --> 01:13:09,684
He was headed face-first
into the side of the barricade.

1297
01:13:10,303 --> 01:13:11,888
Take a look at this.

1298
01:13:11,920 --> 01:13:14,456
[Michael] And the expression
on Bronson Reed's face.

1299
01:13:14,490 --> 01:13:15,741
And here's the problem.

1300
01:13:15,775 --> 01:13:19,211
Seth Rollins' early attack
on Bronson Reed has done nothing

1301
01:13:20,329 --> 01:13:24,215
but pissed Bronson Reed off.
And that's the problem Rollins has now.

1302
01:13:24,250 --> 01:13:26,218
[Graves] I think it's the chaos.
Do we even have a balance?

1303
01:13:26,251 --> 01:13:28,521
[Michael] The match
hasn't even started yet.

1304
01:13:28,554 --> 01:13:30,188
Now into the ring goes Rollins.

1305
01:13:33,425 --> 01:13:35,044
-And now the bell will finally ring…
-[bell ringing]

1306
01:13:35,077 --> 01:13:36,646
and we are underway.

1307
01:13:36,679 --> 01:13:38,864
Bronson Reed,
who weathered the early storm

1308
01:13:38,898 --> 01:13:41,534
from Seth Rollins,
delivers a clothesline to Rollins.

1309
01:13:41,567 --> 01:13:44,370
And Bronson Reed now going
out to the apron.

1310
01:13:44,403 --> 01:13:48,407
And this could be
a quick matchup against Rollins.

1311
01:13:48,441 --> 01:13:52,278
And Bronson Reed-- A tsunami to Rollins.

1312
01:13:52,311 --> 01:13:56,182
[Graves] if you want to make waves
in WWE, there's no better way

1313
01:13:56,215 --> 01:13:58,534
than via tsunami.

1314
01:13:58,567 --> 01:14:02,471
[Michael] Well, Bronson Reed
is enraged after the early attack by--

1315
01:14:02,505 --> 01:14:05,840
Another tsunami.
And Rollins rolled out of harm's way.

1316
01:14:05,875 --> 01:14:08,160
-And a step-up stomp to Reed.
-[crowd cheering]

1317
01:14:08,193 --> 01:14:13,465
[Michael] Rollins cover on Bronson Reed,
hook at the leg, Reed kicks out at two.

1318
01:14:14,400 --> 01:14:17,353
And I think Reed made
a critical error, Corey,

1319
01:14:17,385 --> 01:14:21,072
when he did not cover
Rollins after the first tsunami.

1320
01:14:21,107 --> 01:14:23,025
[Graves] There's no doubt about that.

1321
01:14:23,059 --> 01:14:26,077
Bronson Reed may have just
snatched defeat from the jaws

1322
01:14:26,112 --> 01:14:27,913
of victory after this first--

1323
01:14:27,947 --> 01:14:30,383
That was the second
that Bronson Reed missed.

1324
01:14:30,416 --> 01:14:35,371
Moments after a thunderous tsunami,
Reed's head stomped into the canvas.

1325
01:14:35,955 --> 01:14:38,523
Let's talk about the recovery
of Seth Rollins.

1326
01:14:38,557 --> 01:14:41,160
In a matter of moments,
he was able to fight through the pain.

1327
01:14:41,193 --> 01:14:43,512
Adrenaline is an amazing thing.

1328
01:14:45,081 --> 01:14:47,133
[Michael] Back to his feet
is Reed and Rollins now,

1329
01:14:47,166 --> 01:14:48,867
bringing the fight to the big man.

1330
01:14:49,769 --> 01:14:52,554
Chops by Rollins,
driving Bronson Reed back,

1331
01:14:52,588 --> 01:14:55,358
and already welts developing
on the back of Seth.

1332
01:14:57,677 --> 01:15:02,498
And Reed-- Rollins surviving there,
kicked down on the midsection.

1333
01:15:03,182 --> 01:15:05,568
Looking for pedigree on the big man.

1334
01:15:08,170 --> 01:15:10,072
Rollins thinking about a pedigree.

1335
01:15:10,106 --> 01:15:12,675
[Graves] I don't know if it's physically
possible to get Reed--

1336
01:15:12,858 --> 01:15:16,962
[Michael] And Reed with the power,
Seth trying for a side flip and sit down,

1337
01:15:16,996 --> 01:15:19,732
sit out, splat, goes Rollins.

1338
01:15:19,764 --> 01:15:23,469
[Graves] Driving all of the wind out
of the body of The Visionary.

1339
01:15:24,737 --> 01:15:27,540
And now Bronson Reed
may just be playing with his food.

1340
01:15:27,572 --> 01:15:28,574
[Michael] Ooh!

1341
01:15:33,379 --> 01:15:36,831
[Michael] Bronson Reed
made no bones about it.

1342
01:15:36,866 --> 01:15:39,235
He said, "I beat Seth Rollins."

1343
01:15:39,268 --> 01:15:41,821
"I am propelled into
the main event scene."

1344
01:15:42,521 --> 01:15:46,358
No ifs, ands, or buts.
He goes, "I am about making moments."

1345
01:15:46,392 --> 01:15:49,245
"I want to be featured
at my first WrestleMania,

1346
01:15:49,344 --> 01:15:51,679
and I need to beat people
like Seth Rollins

1347
01:15:51,781 --> 01:15:53,715
in order to prove that I belong there."

1348
01:15:53,749 --> 01:15:55,885
[Graves] And that may not be
a popular sentiment coming

1349
01:15:55,918 --> 01:15:58,521
from Bronson Reed,
but that's the reality in WWE.

1350
01:15:59,038 --> 01:16:00,906
Big E and I spoke
about it on the kickoff show.

1351
01:16:00,940 --> 01:16:02,208
Once upon a time, there was a sign

1352
01:16:02,241 --> 01:16:03,909
in the WWE Performance Center
that said,

1353
01:16:03,943 --> 01:16:06,478
"You're not here to fill a spot,
you're here to take a spot."

1354
01:16:06,512 --> 01:16:09,447
[Michael] And this is, Bronson Reed
has been around for a long time.

1355
01:16:09,482 --> 01:16:11,467
He was here, he left, he came back.

1356
01:16:11,500 --> 01:16:13,469
This puts it all in perspective for Reed.

1357
01:16:13,501 --> 01:16:16,054
Everything he's done
over the past number of months

1358
01:16:16,088 --> 01:16:17,973
got him this opportunity tonight for you.

1359
01:16:18,007 --> 01:16:23,728
This is Bronson Reed's first singles match
in a premium live event in his career.

1360
01:16:23,763 --> 01:16:26,882
[Graves] That in and of itself
in my opinion, a travesty.

1361
01:16:26,916 --> 01:16:29,751
But that's why Bronson Reed
is so pissed off,

1362
01:16:29,785 --> 01:16:32,972
that's why Reed is so vicious,
so aggressive.

1363
01:16:33,005 --> 01:16:36,192
Rollins just happens to be the guy
in Bronson Reed's way.

1364
01:16:36,224 --> 01:16:38,144
[Michael] And it was interesting
I was talking to general manager

1365
01:16:38,177 --> 01:16:40,728
Adam Pierce about Bronson Reed
and everything he's done

1366
01:16:40,763 --> 01:16:43,965
over the past number of months
and Pierce is like I'm caught

1367
01:16:43,999 --> 01:16:47,635
in this this hole here
because I want to find the guy,

1368
01:16:47,670 --> 01:16:50,139
I want to suspend the guy,
I want to protect our Superstars,

1369
01:16:50,172 --> 01:16:53,442
but I've got an attraction on my hand,
somebody that sells tickets,

1370
01:16:53,476 --> 01:16:56,911
somebody that's making us money here
in WWE and it's hard to take him out

1371
01:16:56,946 --> 01:16:57,929
of that spotlight

1372
01:16:59,782 --> 01:17:03,001
[Graves] That big heavy body blow
delivered by Bronson Reed.

1373
01:17:03,786 --> 01:17:08,674
[Michael] Seth lands on his feet now,
Rollins looking to dig down deep

1374
01:17:08,706 --> 01:17:11,577
and trying to, I'm not sure
if that is wise, and it's not.

1375
01:17:11,610 --> 01:17:15,147
Bronson Reed, 340 pounds,
collapses on set,

1376
01:17:15,181 --> 01:17:17,133
barely gets the shoulder off.

1377
01:17:17,166 --> 01:17:19,768
[Graves] Rollins struggling, scrambling,
trying to get out

1378
01:17:19,869 --> 01:17:22,170
from underneath the weight
of big Bronson Reed.

1379
01:17:22,987 --> 01:17:28,144
[Michael] Capacity crowd, we are sold out
here tonight, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,

1380
01:17:28,177 --> 01:17:31,030
WWE Crown Jewel.

1381
01:17:31,063 --> 01:17:34,250
[Graves] Ordinarily in the past
when you see a David versus Goliath

1382
01:17:34,282 --> 01:17:38,187
situation such as this, the goal
with Rollins is to drag the match out,

1383
01:17:38,219 --> 01:17:40,873
you want to drag Bronson Reed
into the deep waters.

1384
01:17:40,906 --> 01:17:43,192
We know Seth, at least
historically speaking,

1385
01:17:43,224 --> 01:17:46,378
is that great cardiovascular conditioning,
you want to keep this thing

1386
01:17:46,411 --> 01:17:49,514
as long as you can,
but tonight the way that Bronson Reed

1387
01:17:49,548 --> 01:17:51,666
just continues to soldier forward.

1388
01:17:51,717 --> 01:17:53,853
I think Rollins needs
to get out of Dodge ASAP.

1389
01:17:53,885 --> 01:17:55,603
[Michael] Well, the one thing
for a big man we've learned

1390
01:17:55,638 --> 01:17:57,473
about Bronson Reed
is his stamina, of course.

1391
01:17:57,505 --> 01:17:59,441
-[Graves] Correct.
-[Michael] Tremendous in-ring

1392
01:17:59,474 --> 01:18:02,178
shape for Bronson.
He goes toe-to-toe with everyone.

1393
01:18:02,211 --> 01:18:04,045
[Graves] Right. That was kind of my point
I was trying to make,

1394
01:18:04,079 --> 01:18:06,331
is this may be a David,
Goliath match on paper,

1395
01:18:06,365 --> 01:18:10,135
but this is no standard, ordinary,
traditional Goliath in big Bronson Reed.

1396
01:18:10,169 --> 01:18:11,820
The guy is a freak athlete.

1397
01:18:11,853 --> 01:18:13,856
[Michael] And we know
what Seth's capable of.

1398
01:18:13,889 --> 01:18:16,157
But again,
this is his first match since July.

1399
01:18:16,192 --> 01:18:17,526
He's had the hell beaten out of him

1400
01:18:17,559 --> 01:18:19,695
by Bronson Reed on how
many of occasions?

1401
01:18:21,230 --> 01:18:23,215
And a big knee.
That stuns Reed momentarily.

1402
01:18:23,249 --> 01:18:24,700
And Seth may have an opening.

1403
01:18:25,367 --> 01:18:28,019
And Rollins trying
to fight back now with a big chop.

1404
01:18:29,588 --> 01:18:30,539
What about Rollins?

1405
01:18:31,507 --> 01:18:33,509
Mentally, where is he at?

1406
01:18:33,541 --> 01:18:36,295
He stopped Bronson Reed
in the parking lot Monday night.

1407
01:18:36,327 --> 01:18:39,031
Reed got right back up
and beat the hell out of him again.

1408
01:18:39,063 --> 01:18:41,700
I think that's a bigger question
than in the moment because right now,

1409
01:18:41,733 --> 01:18:42,835
wait, great counter.

1410
01:18:43,469 --> 01:18:46,237
[Graves] Brilliant counter
by Seth freaking Rollins.

1411
01:18:46,272 --> 01:18:50,776
[Michael] That's why Seth Rollins
is the Multi-Time World Champion.

1412
01:18:50,809 --> 01:18:53,879
Rollins with a tremendous counter
as you take another look.

1413
01:18:53,913 --> 01:18:55,664
Bronson Reed wanted a powerbomb.

1414
01:18:55,697 --> 01:18:59,084
Rollins able to shift his weight forward
and deliver a DDT

1415
01:18:59,117 --> 01:19:03,005
that if nothing else, gave Seth
a few valuable moments to recover.

1416
01:19:03,038 --> 01:19:04,373
[crowd cheering]

1417
01:19:04,406 --> 01:19:09,545
[Michael] WWE fans here in Riyadh tonight
trying to will Seth Rollins on.

1418
01:19:10,612 --> 01:19:14,300
Reed, a former North American
champion in NXT,

1419
01:19:14,333 --> 01:19:18,152
he won the Andre the Giant Memorial
Battle Royal earlier this year.

1420
01:19:20,438 --> 01:19:23,959
And now trying to pick up what would be
the biggest win of his career.

1421
01:19:23,992 --> 01:19:26,077
[Graves] And even for a Superstar
the caliber of Seth Rollins,

1422
01:19:26,111 --> 01:19:27,795
what just happened is disheartening.

1423
01:19:27,830 --> 01:19:29,999
When you are throwing
your best shot at your opponent,

1424
01:19:30,148 --> 01:19:32,668
and as we see
Bronson Reed barely staggering,

1425
01:19:32,701 --> 01:19:35,054
that can frustrate
a Superstar like nothing else.

1426
01:19:35,087 --> 01:19:37,423
[Michael] Off the second rope,
Reed still on his feet.

1427
01:19:37,456 --> 01:19:39,174
Rollins saying, what do I got to do?

1428
01:19:39,208 --> 01:19:42,094
Rollins back out to the apron,
trying to climb up top now.

1429
01:19:42,945 --> 01:19:44,964
And Bronson Reed going to meet him there.

1430
01:19:44,996 --> 01:19:48,217
[Graves] If I'm Rollins, I'm attacking
the lower body of Bronson Reed.

1431
01:19:48,250 --> 01:19:49,568
Try to chop the big man down.

1432
01:19:49,601 --> 01:19:52,054
Try to take out a knee,
an ankle, anything.

1433
01:19:52,087 --> 01:19:56,407
Because the strategy thus far
has not proven successful for Rollins.

1434
01:19:57,009 --> 01:19:59,210
[Michael] Now, Reed going
to climb the ropes.

1435
01:20:00,029 --> 01:20:04,532
Dangerous situation
for the visionary Seth Rollins.

1436
01:20:08,420 --> 01:20:09,788
Rollins trying to…

1437
01:20:09,822 --> 01:20:13,325
Wait, Rollins is, I think,
might be biting Bronson Reed

1438
01:20:13,358 --> 01:20:14,643
to break the grip.

1439
01:20:15,460 --> 01:20:18,063
[Graves] Desperate times call
for desperate measures.

1440
01:20:18,664 --> 01:20:21,349
Rollins knows every trick in the book.
He wrote a few.

1441
01:20:23,452 --> 01:20:24,753
Anything to win.

1442
01:20:25,954 --> 01:20:29,023
[Michael] Rollins now
with Bronson Reed down, set top rope.

1443
01:20:29,058 --> 01:20:33,112
Gonna go for it all here.
Rollins with a frog splash.

1444
01:20:33,746 --> 01:20:34,913
Can he cover?

1445
01:20:34,947 --> 01:20:38,767
Hooks that massive tree trunk-like leg
and only a one count.

1446
01:20:39,550 --> 01:20:41,019
[Graves] And again,
think of every offensive

1447
01:20:41,053 --> 01:20:43,237
-maneuver Rollins has tried.
-[Michael] Look at his eyes.

1448
01:20:43,272 --> 01:20:45,840
[Graves] At this point,
it's exponentially harder

1449
01:20:45,874 --> 01:20:47,291
because of the sheer size.

1450
01:20:47,326 --> 01:20:50,179
As we look again at Rollins,
full extension on the frog splash,

1451
01:20:50,212 --> 01:20:52,548
crashing down on big Bronson Reed.

1452
01:20:52,581 --> 01:20:54,183
[Michael] The expression almost
of disbelief,

1453
01:20:54,215 --> 01:20:56,151
like what do I need to do here?

1454
01:20:57,369 --> 01:21:00,239
[Graves] Again, you've been in this game
as long as Seth Rollins has.

1455
01:21:00,272 --> 01:21:04,059
You've had as much success as Rollins has.
You're not used to this happening.

1456
01:21:04,093 --> 01:21:06,527
You're not used to competing
halfway across the world

1457
01:21:06,562 --> 01:21:08,831
against somebody who's asking for more.

1458
01:21:10,799 --> 01:21:13,818
-[Michael] Seth happy to oblige.
-[Graves] Big rolling elbow.

1459
01:21:14,452 --> 01:21:17,889
[Michael] Reed stunned yet again.
Now to the back of the neck for Rollins.

1460
01:21:17,923 --> 01:21:19,041
Reed still on his feet.

1461
01:21:19,074 --> 01:21:22,478
Seth Rollins just runs right in
to a brick wall.

1462
01:21:24,847 --> 01:21:26,815
And Reed gonna power step up.

1463
01:21:26,849 --> 01:21:30,753
Bronson Reed with that spinning
sit-down powerbomb for the win.

1464
01:21:30,786 --> 01:21:31,969
Rollins at two.

1465
01:21:33,021 --> 01:21:36,258
[Graves] Now, it's Reed wearing
frustration on his face.

1466
01:21:39,795 --> 01:21:43,248
But again, credit to Bronson Reed
and the gas tank on this guy.

1467
01:21:43,282 --> 01:21:44,633
We've been at this for a while.

1468
01:21:44,666 --> 01:21:47,603
Rollins jumped Bronson Reed
in the entryway.

1469
01:21:47,635 --> 01:21:51,240
And Bronson Reed still looks as fresh
as when the match began.

1470
01:21:51,273 --> 01:21:54,226
[Michael] Death Valley driver by Reed.
Is that enough to put Rollins away?

1471
01:21:54,259 --> 01:21:57,846
Hook of the leg now.
Seth kicks out at two again.

1472
01:21:57,880 --> 01:22:00,365
And now Reed's got
to be real careful here, Corey.

1473
01:22:00,398 --> 01:22:02,267
He doesn't get frustrated.

1474
01:22:02,300 --> 01:22:04,052
[Graves] That's the name
of the game right now.

1475
01:22:04,119 --> 01:22:06,688
Bronson Reed just needs
to continue the onslaught.

1476
01:22:06,722 --> 01:22:08,490
Continue to pour on the punishment.

1477
01:22:08,523 --> 01:22:10,992
Get a little insurance
and then add some more.

1478
01:22:11,026 --> 01:22:15,063
Rollins is hurt bad
and Reed is in great control right now.

1479
01:22:19,318 --> 01:22:21,286
Reed punishing Rollins in the corner.

1480
01:22:22,337 --> 01:22:24,606
[Michael] Reed understands
what's at stake.

1481
01:22:24,639 --> 01:22:25,924
What this means tonight.

1482
01:22:26,541 --> 01:22:28,427
[Graves] And you have to look
at the other side of the coin.

1483
01:22:28,460 --> 01:22:31,964
Bronson Reed has called for this.
This is what Bronson Reed wanted.

1484
01:22:31,996 --> 01:22:34,215
He's going to get it.
He's having it right now.

1485
01:22:34,249 --> 01:22:36,485
But if Bronson Reed
comes up short tonight,

1486
01:22:36,518 --> 01:22:40,054
all of his aspirations could go up
in smoke just as quickly.

1487
01:22:40,088 --> 01:22:42,224
-[Michael] And Reed now to the top row…
-[Graves] What the hell!

1488
01:22:42,257 --> 01:22:46,911
…with Seth Rollins there as well.
What is Bronson Reed thinking here?

1489
01:22:46,945 --> 01:22:49,348
[Graves] Bronson Reed is thinking
about the main event.

1490
01:22:49,380 --> 01:22:51,233
Bronson thinking about WrestleMania.

1491
01:22:51,266 --> 01:22:54,553
[Michael] Superplex almost drives Rollins
through the ring.

1492
01:22:54,585 --> 01:22:57,656
Covered now by Reed
for the biggest win of his career.

1493
01:22:57,688 --> 01:22:59,057
And Rollins at two.

1494
01:23:01,777 --> 01:23:05,397
[Graves] Bronson Reed also now realizing
this is what it means to swim

1495
01:23:05,429 --> 01:23:07,883
in the deep end of the pool
with the great whites.

1496
01:23:07,916 --> 01:23:10,318
Seth Rollins, no ordinary Superstar.

1497
01:23:10,352 --> 01:23:14,523
Seth, one of the all-time greats
on his way to a Hall of Fame career.

1498
01:23:14,556 --> 01:23:17,125
Bronson Reed had better get used
to this level of competition

1499
01:23:17,159 --> 01:23:18,660
if he wants to succeed here.

1500
01:23:18,693 --> 01:23:22,681
[crowd cheering]

1501
01:23:22,714 --> 01:23:24,299
[Michael] You become one
of the all-time greats

1502
01:23:24,333 --> 01:23:25,884
by being a survivor.

1503
01:23:27,119 --> 01:23:31,623
Stay down. You hear me? Stay down.

1504
01:23:32,206 --> 01:23:35,827
And I want…
Got you whipped, huh, man?

1505
01:23:35,861 --> 01:23:40,599
You should have finished me
when you had the chance.

1506
01:23:41,517 --> 01:23:42,918
[Michael]
And there's the big slap by Rollins.

1507
01:23:42,951 --> 01:23:46,338
And I think Seth was referring
to what happened early in the matchup.

1508
01:23:46,371 --> 01:23:47,505
Tsunami!

1509
01:23:48,056 --> 01:23:50,459
Seth telling Bronson,
you should have finished me then.

1510
01:23:50,492 --> 01:23:53,695
He may finish him now.
Bronson Reed going to go up top.

1511
01:23:53,728 --> 01:23:57,215
Seth Rollins has no clue where he is.
Reed now up to the top rope.

1512
01:23:57,249 --> 01:24:00,686
Rollins trying to roll out
of harm's way and does.

1513
01:24:01,820 --> 01:24:03,705
[Graves] The veteran tactic by Rollins.

1514
01:24:03,739 --> 01:24:07,226
Just create a little too much separation
for Reed to handle.

1515
01:24:07,259 --> 01:24:08,876
[Michael] Oh, God. Oh, God.

1516
01:24:08,911 --> 01:24:12,063
[Graves] But is Seth just delaying
the inevitable at this point?

1517
01:24:14,299 --> 01:24:16,718
[Michael] Rollins is just writhing
in agony

1518
01:24:16,751 --> 01:24:19,987
as big Bronson Reed again
goes up top, and again,

1519
01:24:20,022 --> 01:24:22,090
better than instinctive Rollins,
roll out of the ring,

1520
01:24:22,124 --> 01:24:24,358
try to roll out of harm's way,
catch your breath.

1521
01:24:24,393 --> 01:24:27,728
But he may be a problem out there as well.

1522
01:24:27,763 --> 01:24:29,748
[Graves] Problem is you've got
this Aussie destroyer

1523
01:24:29,781 --> 01:24:32,483
breathing down your neck
following each step you take.

1524
01:24:32,517 --> 01:24:35,337
Bronson Reed looks
to finish the job tonight.

1525
01:24:35,370 --> 01:24:39,875
[crowd cheering]

1526
01:24:40,675 --> 01:24:42,861
[Graves] Reed just keeps coming.
He keeps going forward.

1527
01:24:42,893 --> 01:24:44,429
Reed keeps driving forward.

1528
01:24:44,463 --> 01:24:46,081
[Michael] Yeah, even after
the right hand by Rollins.

1529
01:24:46,114 --> 01:24:49,684
[Graves] I know it doesn't seem
like a great idea at the moment,

1530
01:24:49,751 --> 01:24:52,971
but I caution Bronson Reed to not
let his anger get the best of him.

1531
01:24:53,005 --> 01:24:54,222
[Michael] Oh no. Steal steps by Reed.

1532
01:24:54,255 --> 01:24:56,191
[Graves] You're going
to get disqualified, Bronson.

1533
01:24:56,224 --> 01:24:58,160
You're going to cost yourself
the biggest match.

1534
01:24:58,193 --> 01:25:00,012
[Michael] And Rollins cut him
over the knee,

1535
01:25:00,045 --> 01:25:02,447
and Bronson went face
first into the steps.

1536
01:25:02,481 --> 01:25:05,334
[Graves] I think the edge of the stairs
might have caught Reed in the face, but…

1537
01:25:05,367 --> 01:25:09,254
Now, a stomp on the steps by Rollins.
A stomp by Rollins.

1538
01:25:12,958 --> 01:25:15,294
[Michael] The official will begin
the count now.

1539
01:25:15,326 --> 01:25:18,947
Bronson Reed stomped on the step.
Bronson Reed still alive.

1540
01:25:18,981 --> 01:25:21,016
Bronson Reed got a cut above his eye.

1541
01:25:21,049 --> 01:25:22,434
Bronson back to his feet.

1542
01:25:22,467 --> 01:25:26,204
Somehow back into the ring.
And another stomp by Rollins.

1543
01:25:29,273 --> 01:25:31,576
Seth, you don't have much time.

1544
01:25:33,295 --> 01:25:38,967
[Michael] Bronson Reed is still moving.
Bronson Reed is still not down and out.

1545
01:25:39,001 --> 01:25:43,271
Bronson back to his knees.
Rollins going up to the top rope.

1546
01:25:43,304 --> 01:25:45,173
Back to his feet is Reed.

1547
01:25:46,141 --> 01:25:49,244
-A super stomp by Rollins.
-[crowd cheering, applauding]

1548
01:25:49,277 --> 01:25:53,248
[Michael] Is that enough to put Reed away?
Cover by Seth.

1549
01:25:53,281 --> 01:25:54,983
-Hook to the leg.
-[crowd] One, two, three…

1550
01:25:55,017 --> 01:25:56,468
-[crowd cheering, applauding]
-[Michael] And Rollins has done it.

1551
01:25:56,501 --> 01:25:58,887
-[bell ringing]
-[upbeat music playing]

1552
01:26:00,222 --> 01:26:02,290
[Mike] Here is your winner.

1553
01:26:02,858 --> 01:26:09,231
Seth “Freakin'” Rollins!

1554
01:26:09,264 --> 01:26:12,451
[Michael] A gutsy win
by Seth Rollins tonight.

1555
01:26:13,335 --> 01:26:14,585
But I'll tell you what,

1556
01:26:15,469 --> 01:26:20,791
Bronson Reed proved he deserves
to be in the main event.

1557
01:26:20,826 --> 01:26:25,464
[Graves] I agree with you 100 percent,
Michael Cole.

1558
01:26:25,496 --> 01:26:32,487
Seth Rollins reminding the WWE Universe
just why he is a visionary

1559
01:26:32,621 --> 01:26:35,240
-and a revolutionary.
-You should have finished me

1560
01:26:35,273 --> 01:26:40,094
-when you had the chance.
-[Graves] And all Seth needs is a reason.

1561
01:26:40,128 --> 01:26:44,700
And Rollins continued to fight.
Seth would frustrate Bronson Reed.

1562
01:26:44,733 --> 01:26:49,337
And Reed's own anger
would ultimately prove to be his undoing.

1563
01:26:49,371 --> 01:26:53,407
-The master manipulator. The architect.
-[crowd cheering, applauding]

1564
01:26:53,442 --> 01:26:57,478
[Graves] Rollins with a stomp
on the diamond plate stairs.

1565
01:26:57,512 --> 01:26:59,063
Here's number two.

1566
01:27:00,215 --> 01:27:02,951
And the finale from the top rope,

1567
01:27:03,552 --> 01:27:08,306
an epic super stomp
by Seth "Freakin'" Rollins

1568
01:27:08,340 --> 01:27:10,409
finally does the trick

1569
01:27:10,442 --> 01:27:12,794
-to take down the baby bull…
-[bell ringing]

1570
01:27:12,861 --> 01:27:15,580
-…known as Big Bronson Reed.
-[upbeat music playing]

1571
01:27:15,614 --> 01:27:17,599
[Michael] And as Rollins exits the arena,

1572
01:27:17,632 --> 01:27:23,288
Big Bronson Reed has made it back
to his feet after three stomps,

1573
01:27:23,321 --> 01:27:25,223
including a super stomp,

1574
01:27:25,257 --> 01:27:27,943
and Reed is staring a hole
through Rollins.

1575
01:27:27,976 --> 01:27:31,980
Rhodes cannot believe
the monster is back on his feet.

1576
01:27:43,708 --> 01:27:47,129
I cannot repeat all of what
I believe Seth Rollins was muttering,

1577
01:27:47,161 --> 01:27:52,050
but there was something to the effect of,
what is wrong with you?

1578
01:27:52,083 --> 01:27:53,285
What are you made of?

1579
01:27:54,786 --> 01:27:58,857
[Graves] All Rollins has seen and done,
Seth ain't seen nothing…

1580
01:27:58,889 --> 01:28:00,826
You know where to find me, all right?

1581
01:28:02,244 --> 01:28:04,545
Same thing gonna happen to you there.

1582
01:28:04,579 --> 01:28:07,816
You come for me again,
same thing's gonna happen.

1583
01:28:07,849 --> 01:28:09,217
You understand that?

1584
01:28:09,251 --> 01:28:12,687
You come for me again,
same thing's happening, Big Boy.

1585
01:28:13,255 --> 01:28:14,556
I'll make you famous.

1586
01:28:16,575 --> 01:28:18,477
[Michael] Well,
Crown Jewel is here tonight

1587
01:28:18,509 --> 01:28:21,513
in the capital city of Saudi Arabia.

1588
01:28:21,545 --> 01:28:24,449
This is Riyadh.
And for the 12th time,

1589
01:28:24,483 --> 01:28:28,937
we bring you a premium live event
from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

1590
01:28:30,554 --> 01:28:33,592
[Graves] We will continue
to make history here in Riyadh.

1591
01:28:33,625 --> 01:28:38,163
There you see the first ever
Women's Crown Jewel Championship,

1592
01:28:38,196 --> 01:28:42,032
an absolutely stunning piece of jewelry

1593
01:28:42,067 --> 01:28:45,353
which will be awarded
to the winner of the next battle.

1594
01:28:47,022 --> 01:28:49,456
In a historic first here tonight
in Saudi Arabia,

1595
01:28:49,491 --> 01:28:53,995
two title-reigning champions will compete
for the Women's Crown Jewel Championship.

1596
01:28:54,029 --> 01:28:58,133
Women's World Champion Liv Morgan
will face WWE Women's Champion

1597
01:28:58,166 --> 01:29:01,786
and Queen of the Ring, Nia Jax
the don the bejeweled gold

1598
01:29:01,820 --> 01:29:03,138
after this break. But up next,

1599
01:29:03,170 --> 01:29:06,541
we'll take a look at the harrowing jabs
these women have taken at each other

1600
01:29:06,575 --> 01:29:09,126
on their way to the ring tonight.

1601
01:29:13,715 --> 01:29:16,166
[upbeat music playing]

1602
01:29:16,684 --> 01:29:20,956
[Liv] They say that revenge
is never as sweet as you think

1603
01:29:21,022 --> 01:29:24,925
-it's gonna be, but not for me. [laughs]
-[crowd cheering, applauding]

1604
01:29:25,026 --> 01:29:27,094
♪ Being bad never felt so good ♪

1605
01:29:27,846 --> 01:29:34,169
[Liv] I am a home-wrecking,
man-stealing, heartbreaking,

1606
01:29:34,268 --> 01:29:40,458
title-taking, greatest women's champion
of all time.

1607
01:29:41,759 --> 01:29:43,695
♪ Being bad never felt so good ♪

1608
01:29:44,746 --> 01:29:46,548
[Liv] You're jealous of me
because I have it all.

1609
01:29:46,648 --> 01:29:48,717
I have the Women's World Championship,
I have Daddy Dom,

1610
01:29:48,800 --> 01:29:51,318
I have Jasmine Day,
I have Raquel Rodriguez.

1611
01:29:51,353 --> 01:29:54,306
We are moving on
and focusing on Nia Jax and Crown Jewel.

1612
01:29:57,459 --> 01:30:00,077
[Graves] Women's World Champion
Liv Morgan battles

1613
01:30:00,111 --> 01:30:02,530
WWE Women's Champion Nia Jax.

1614
01:30:02,697 --> 01:30:08,536
The winner becomes the first ever
Women's WWE Crown Jewel Champion.

1615
01:30:09,536 --> 01:30:11,956
[Nia] Let me tell you
what's going to happen at Crown Jewel.

1616
01:30:11,990 --> 01:30:17,012
I'm going to annihilate Liv Morgan,
just like I annihilated everyone else.

1617
01:30:17,045 --> 01:30:17,996
["She Belongs To Me" playing]

1618
01:30:18,029 --> 01:30:21,081
♪ She is powerful
She got everything she needs ♪

1619
01:30:21,116 --> 01:30:24,286
♪ See her pick her hair
See her be her own queen ♪

1620
01:30:24,385 --> 01:30:27,539
♪ Never underestimate the strength
You have within ♪

1621
01:30:27,572 --> 01:30:30,458
♪ You can take the win
You can take the win ♪

1622
01:30:32,076 --> 01:30:36,965
[Nia] Everyone in that locker room
better bow down to me.

1623
01:30:36,998 --> 01:30:41,169
[Mike] There is only one Queen Nia Jax,

1624
01:30:41,201 --> 01:30:44,656
who is WWE Women's Champion.

1625
01:30:44,688 --> 01:30:49,227
[Nia] I will be the first ever
Women's Crown Jewel Champion,

1626
01:30:49,277 --> 01:30:53,431
and Liv will be crying on the floor
with her disgusting, dirty little…

1627
01:30:53,465 --> 01:30:55,517
-[Liv] Nia…
-[crowd cheering, applauding]

1628
01:30:55,550 --> 01:30:57,686
…you keep bragging
about your accomplishments

1629
01:30:57,786 --> 01:31:01,990
like you're special, but you're not.

1630
01:31:02,023 --> 01:31:04,476
If anyone's going
to become the very first ever

1631
01:31:04,509 --> 01:31:09,030
Women's Crown Jewel champion,
it's going to be me.

1632
01:31:09,063 --> 01:31:12,032
-[crowd cheering, applauding]
-[Tiffany] It's Tiffy time.

1633
01:31:12,067 --> 01:31:13,802
You're both starting to piss me off.

1634
01:31:13,835 --> 01:31:16,504
[Michael] Liv Morgan with the Money
in the Bank briefcase.

1635
01:31:16,538 --> 01:31:17,755
Shut up, Tiffany.

1636
01:31:17,789 --> 01:31:23,277
At Crown Jewel, I'm going to cash in,
and I'm taking home one of those titles.

1637
01:31:23,911 --> 01:31:25,330
Excuse me?

1638
01:31:25,864 --> 01:31:26,947
[Graves] Nia and Tiffany's

1639
01:31:27,014 --> 01:31:29,416
so-called friendship seems
to be on the rise.

1640
01:31:29,451 --> 01:31:32,937
This is so great. That means I'm going
to beat you just like that.

1641
01:31:32,971 --> 01:31:38,876
Oh, Liv, don't get too excited.
I haven't even made up my decision yet.

1642
01:31:38,910 --> 01:31:44,465
But if I take that title,
does that mean he comes with me?

1643
01:31:44,599 --> 01:31:46,668
[crowd cheering, applauding]

1644
01:31:46,735 --> 01:31:49,704
[Michael] Morgan's champion today
because of Dominick.

1645
01:31:49,737 --> 01:31:53,608
-I could use a little Dirty in my life.
-[crowd cheering, applauding]

1646
01:31:53,692 --> 01:31:59,097
Well, Tiffany, it seems to me
that you already have enough dirty

1647
01:31:59,130 --> 01:32:00,514
in your life.

1648
01:32:01,266 --> 01:32:02,983
[Graves] It looks to me
like Tiffany Stratton

1649
01:32:03,084 --> 01:32:04,469
is exploding right now.

1650
01:32:04,501 --> 01:32:07,322
[Michael] Morgan now wiping out Stratton.

1651
01:32:07,355 --> 01:32:09,090
[Graves] Good luck cashing in, Tiff.

1652
01:32:09,206 --> 01:32:12,059
[Michael] Oh, that headbutt drives Morgan
into the corner.

1653
01:32:13,644 --> 01:32:16,063
[Graves] It's about being the best
of the best

1654
01:32:16,097 --> 01:32:18,532
as Nia Jax battles Liv Morgan.

1655
01:32:18,566 --> 01:32:22,469
[Liv] The Liv Morgan Adventure
is just getting started.

1656
01:32:23,021 --> 01:32:27,358
Everything that gets in my way
gets annihilated.

1657
01:32:27,992 --> 01:32:31,295
[Graves] It's all about the first ever
Women's Crown Jewel Championship.

1658
01:32:31,329 --> 01:32:33,982
But did Miss Money
in the Bank just up the ante?

1659
01:32:42,139 --> 01:32:43,191
[upbeat music playing]

1660
01:32:43,224 --> 01:32:46,411
[Michael] Over 3,200 precious stones,

1661
01:32:47,027 --> 01:32:51,132
Australian crystals,
50 carats of diamonds.

1662
01:32:51,648 --> 01:32:55,018
That is the Crown Jewel Championship belt,

1663
01:32:55,053 --> 01:32:58,857
which will be awarded
to the winner of our next matchup.

1664
01:33:02,460 --> 01:33:07,965
-["Not Like Most Girls" playing]
-[crowd cheering, applauding]

1665
01:33:13,538 --> 01:33:16,074
♪ There's only one me… ♪

1666
01:33:17,025 --> 01:33:21,496
[Michael] She is the WWE Women's Champion
from Friday Night SmackDown.

1667
01:33:21,529 --> 01:33:24,682
Nia Jax, who has had success here
in Saudi Arabia,

1668
01:33:24,715 --> 01:33:28,987
back in May in Jeddah,
Nia won the Queen of the Ring tournament.

1669
01:33:29,019 --> 01:33:31,239
Tonight, she hopes
to be crowned the first ever

1670
01:33:31,272 --> 01:33:33,741
Women's Crown Jewel Champion.

1671
01:33:34,709 --> 01:33:39,179
[Graves] The Irresistible Force
has been on an absolute tear as of late,

1672
01:33:39,214 --> 01:33:41,215
turning away all comers.

1673
01:33:41,249 --> 01:33:43,117
But the opportunity tonight

1674
01:33:43,918 --> 01:33:47,155
is to prove that you are the best
of the best.

1675
01:33:47,188 --> 01:33:49,240
You just mentioned the Dodgers
and the World Series.

1676
01:33:49,273 --> 01:33:51,041
This is like the Dodgers and the Yankees.

1677
01:33:51,075 --> 01:33:54,712
the NFC versus the AFC
in the big game at the end of the year.

1678
01:33:54,746 --> 01:33:57,365
This is champion versus champion.

1679
01:34:02,971 --> 01:34:05,840
[Michael] Nia very confident
when we spoke yesterday

1680
01:34:05,874 --> 01:34:11,646
at the kickoff show
over at WWE Experience.

1681
01:34:13,697 --> 01:34:18,236
She's been nearly unstoppable
since returning to WWE.

1682
01:34:18,268 --> 01:34:21,356
[Graves] Nia would love
to add to her collection

1683
01:34:21,389 --> 01:34:25,927
that includes the WWE Women's Championship
and the Queen of the Ring crown.

1684
01:34:25,960 --> 01:34:28,563
The Crown Jewel Championship
would look lovely…

1685
01:34:28,596 --> 01:34:30,331
-["Liv Gone Mad" playing]
-…beside her.

1686
01:34:30,365 --> 01:34:32,884
[crowd cheering, applauding]

1687
01:34:39,757 --> 01:34:40,892
[Michael] From Monday Night Raw,

1688
01:34:40,925 --> 01:34:44,996
she is the Women's World Champion,
Liv Morgan.

1689
01:34:46,697 --> 01:34:49,584
To go one-on-one tonight
versus Nia Jax in this champion

1690
01:34:49,617 --> 01:34:51,152
versus champion match.

1691
01:34:51,186 --> 01:34:54,522
We mentioned this is the first time
in three years in WWE

1692
01:34:54,556 --> 01:34:57,407
we've had a champion
versus champion matchup.

1693
01:34:57,442 --> 01:35:00,562
Now, one of the arch enemies
for Liv Morgan

1694
01:35:00,594 --> 01:35:05,583
happens to be one Rhea Ripley.
Liv Morgan vowed that she promised

1695
01:35:05,617 --> 01:35:10,705
that Rhea Ripley would not mess things up
for her tonight in Saudi Arabia.

1696
01:35:10,737 --> 01:35:13,825
So, what did she do
this past Tuesday night at NXT, Corey?

1697
01:35:13,858 --> 01:35:15,610
Raquel Rodriguez, Liv Morgan

1698
01:35:15,643 --> 01:35:18,029
would assault Rhea Ripley
in the parking lot.

1699
01:35:18,062 --> 01:35:20,398
Rhea was there
to talk to the women of NXT.

1700
01:35:20,431 --> 01:35:22,784
[Graves] Will Liv
and Raquel take it too far?

1701
01:35:22,817 --> 01:35:26,120
-In my opinion, absolutely.
-[indistinct chatter]

1702
01:35:26,154 --> 01:35:28,956
Liv Morgan is obsessed
with becoming great

1703
01:35:28,990 --> 01:35:31,709
and one step closer to that
could be tonight.

1704
01:35:32,677 --> 01:35:36,246
[Michael] Rhea Ripley suffered
a fractured right orbital socket

1705
01:35:36,281 --> 01:35:39,433
in that attack.
She's going to be out indefinitely.

1706
01:35:39,467 --> 01:35:41,786
[Graves] Again, it's one thing
to remove a threat

1707
01:35:41,818 --> 01:35:44,822
and take them out of action for a night.

1708
01:35:44,856 --> 01:35:47,791
This could be detrimental
to the rest of Rhea's career,

1709
01:35:47,825 --> 01:35:50,143
and Liv Morgan could not
be happier about it.

1710
01:35:57,434 --> 01:35:58,585
[bell ringing]

1711
01:36:05,360 --> 01:36:11,566
The following contest is a champion
versus champion match

1712
01:36:11,599 --> 01:36:14,902
to determine the first ever

1713
01:36:14,936 --> 01:36:21,925
Women's Crowd Jewel Champion!

1714
01:36:22,009 --> 01:36:23,995
[crowd cheering, applauding]

1715
01:36:24,027 --> 01:36:29,467
Introducing first,
from San Diego, California,

1716
01:36:29,500 --> 01:36:35,406
she is the WWE Women's Champion,

1717
01:36:35,440 --> 01:36:40,728
-Nia Jax!
-[crowd cheering, applauding]

1718
01:36:44,197 --> 01:36:48,835
And her opponents
from Elmwood Park, New Jersey,

1719
01:36:48,870 --> 01:36:54,509
she is the women's world champion,

1720
01:36:54,541 --> 01:36:59,664
-Liv Morgan!
-[crowd cheering, applauding]

1721
01:37:01,532 --> 01:37:04,335
[Michael] Ladies and gentlemen,
five years ago,

1722
01:37:04,369 --> 01:37:06,054
Natalia and Lacey Evans

1723
01:37:06,087 --> 01:37:09,741
competed in the very first women's match
in Saudi Arabia.

1724
01:37:10,541 --> 01:37:13,527
Five years later, we have come to this,

1725
01:37:13,561 --> 01:37:17,764
a battle for the brand new
Crown Jewel Championship.

1726
01:37:18,532 --> 01:37:22,135
It is the year of the camel
in Saudi Arabia,

1727
01:37:22,170 --> 01:37:27,358
and we celebrate tonight by crowning
the first ever Women's Champion.

1728
01:37:29,344 --> 01:37:31,963
So, it's Nia Jax
and Liv Morgan here tonight.

1729
01:37:31,996 --> 01:37:33,313
Corey, let's talk some strategy.

1730
01:37:33,348 --> 01:37:35,349
If you're Nia Jax,
what do you do to put Morgan away?

1731
01:37:35,383 --> 01:37:39,670
[Graves] Do what brought you to the dance.
Stick with annihilating the opposition.

1732
01:37:39,704 --> 01:37:43,174
Jax needs to use her power
and flatten Liv Morgan.

1733
01:37:43,206 --> 01:37:44,659
[Michael] And how about
if you're Liv Morgan?

1734
01:37:44,692 --> 01:37:45,793
Obviously, you give away,

1735
01:37:45,826 --> 01:37:47,894
as you mentioned,
a ton of power to Nia Jax.

1736
01:37:47,929 --> 01:37:49,063
[Graves] Liv has got to be clever.

1737
01:37:49,097 --> 01:37:50,965
-We know that Morgan is capable of it.
-[bell ringing]

1738
01:37:50,998 --> 01:37:53,201
[Graves] She's not afraid
to take high risks occasionally.

1739
01:37:53,233 --> 01:37:56,237
And right out of the gate, a big dropkick.
This is a different strategy.

1740
01:37:56,304 --> 01:37:58,723
Not what I would have recommended for Liv,
but it's effective thus far.

1741
01:37:58,755 --> 01:38:00,558
[Michael] Yeah,
Liv taking the fight to Nia,

1742
01:38:00,590 --> 01:38:04,094
but a headbutt will drop
the Women's World Champion.

1743
01:38:04,929 --> 01:38:09,916
Put the brakes on Morgan in a hurry.
Nia Jax, a two-time World Champion.

1744
01:38:10,884 --> 01:38:14,889
Won her current championship back
at SummerSlam when she beat Bayley.

1745
01:38:15,639 --> 01:38:18,726
And now Liv Morgan
into the ropes, forcing Nia Jax

1746
01:38:19,242 --> 01:38:20,228
to be backed off by

1747
01:38:20,327 --> 01:38:22,980
Stephanie LaShawn,
the referee in this matchup.

1748
01:38:23,014 --> 01:38:25,400
[Graves] Yeah, I don't know
if Liv was paying attention

1749
01:38:25,433 --> 01:38:26,451
to the Seth Rollins… [chuckles]

1750
01:38:26,483 --> 01:38:29,637
…Big Bronson Reed match,
but oh, you don't want to,

1751
01:38:29,670 --> 01:38:33,608
you want to anger your opponent
when they're the size that Nia Jax is.

1752
01:38:33,641 --> 01:38:36,309
[Michael] And Nia sends Morgan
into the corner with a big splash,

1753
01:38:36,344 --> 01:38:38,062
follows it up,
and this could be over quickly.

1754
01:38:38,096 --> 01:38:40,130
Nia's dangerous in and of herself.

1755
01:38:40,164 --> 01:38:43,768
The last thing Jax needs
is additional motivation to hurt you.

1756
01:38:46,170 --> 01:38:47,422
And Jax into the corner.

1757
01:38:47,487 --> 01:38:50,291
Morgan, we're going to use her quickness
as she ducks out of harm's way.

1758
01:38:50,324 --> 01:38:52,076
Nia face first into the turnbuckle.

1759
01:38:53,210 --> 01:38:55,480
-[Liv Morgan exclaims]
-[Michael] And Morgan now.

1760
01:38:55,513 --> 01:38:57,898
Shot blocked to the back
of the knee of Nia Jax.

1761
01:38:57,932 --> 01:38:59,383
And now, Morgan on the attack.

1762
01:38:59,416 --> 01:39:02,303
And this is smart strategy
by the Women's World Champ.

1763
01:39:02,820 --> 01:39:04,105
[Graves] Totally agree.

1764
01:39:04,639 --> 01:39:07,508
Trying to chop down
the much more powerful Jax.

1765
01:39:07,541 --> 01:39:10,311
Best way to do that,
take out a knee, an ankle.

1766
01:39:10,928 --> 01:39:13,147
Gotta weaken Jax one step at a time.

1767
01:39:13,181 --> 01:39:14,132
-[Michael] And again, focusing on…
-[screams]

1768
01:39:14,165 --> 01:39:15,983
-…the left leg of Nia Jax.
-Let go. One! Two!

1769
01:39:16,017 --> 01:39:16,884
[Michael] Morgan going to use

1770
01:39:16,918 --> 01:39:18,419
-a full five count here.
-Three! Four!

1771
01:39:18,452 --> 01:39:20,321
[Michael] Does not wanna get disqualified.

1772
01:39:20,353 --> 01:39:21,755
[Graves] And, you know,
personally speaking,

1773
01:39:21,789 --> 01:39:24,442
I think Liv Morgan
might be more motivated tonight

1774
01:39:24,474 --> 01:39:27,644
than ever before, because Liv
is really tired of all the noise.

1775
01:39:27,678 --> 01:39:30,414
That she's only
the Women's World Champion because…

1776
01:39:30,447 --> 01:39:32,049
-[Michael] Oh, she is.
-…Whether it'd be Dominik, and that's--

1777
01:39:32,083 --> 01:39:33,401
-[Michael] Oh!
-[crowd cheering, applauding]

1778
01:39:33,433 --> 01:39:37,237
[Michael] Liv Morgan, great DDT
for the win and a massive upset

1779
01:39:37,271 --> 01:39:39,773
in my mind as Nia kicks out.

1780
01:39:39,807 --> 01:39:42,125
[Graves] And that's the problem, Cole.
In your mind, it's an upset

1781
01:39:42,160 --> 01:39:45,179
when the Women's World Champion
beats the WWE Women's Champion.

1782
01:39:45,213 --> 01:39:47,114
-Liv Morgan should be viewed as such…
-[Michael] So--

1783
01:39:47,148 --> 01:39:49,282
…the best women's wrestler
on Monday Night Raw.

1784
01:39:49,317 --> 01:39:51,117
[Michael] Let's talk about
what happened in Saudi Arabia,

1785
01:39:51,152 --> 01:39:52,719
-back in May out in Jeddah.
-[Graves] Oh, God.

1786
01:39:52,753 --> 01:39:54,155
[Michael] When Liv Morgan
won the championship

1787
01:39:54,188 --> 01:39:56,324
thanks to Dominik Mysterio.

1788
01:39:56,357 --> 01:39:59,326
Every "Uh-oh," went for the Codebreaker,
and Nia able to counter.

1789
01:39:59,360 --> 01:40:01,128
-Every other title defense by Liv.
-[Graves] Uh-oh.

1790
01:40:01,161 --> 01:40:06,032
[Michael] Oh, Samoan drop.
Good night, Liv. Cover by Jax for the win.

1791
01:40:06,067 --> 01:40:07,317
Kick out by Morgan.

1792
01:40:07,951 --> 01:40:11,989
Every other victory that Morgan's had
has been thanks to Dominic Mysterio,

1793
01:40:12,023 --> 01:40:13,974
or more recently, Raquel Rodriguez.

1794
01:40:14,008 --> 01:40:15,826
[Graves] That's your opinion.
Let's take another look.

1795
01:40:15,860 --> 01:40:18,846
-[Michael] That's not my opinion. Oh!
-[Graves] The Power of Nia Jax,

1796
01:40:18,880 --> 01:40:22,916
nearly driving Morgan through the ring
with an epic Samoan drop.

1797
01:40:22,950 --> 01:40:25,585
Ah, and listen, Cole,
I'm gonna poke holes in your theory,

1798
01:40:25,620 --> 01:40:27,221
because if that were really the case,

1799
01:40:27,255 --> 01:40:29,824
don't you think
we'd see Raquel Rodriguez at ringside?

1800
01:40:29,857 --> 01:40:32,492
You don't think Dirty Dom
would be out here with his beloved,

1801
01:40:32,527 --> 01:40:33,561
supporting Liv Morgan

1802
01:40:33,594 --> 01:40:35,596
-like a good man should?
-[Michael] No. They're here.

1803
01:40:35,630 --> 01:40:37,748
Raquel Rodriguez
was at the kickoff show last night.

1804
01:40:37,782 --> 01:40:40,233
-Dirty Dom was here somewhere.
-[Graves] I'm not implying

1805
01:40:40,268 --> 01:40:42,820
they shouldn't be allowed
in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Cole.

1806
01:40:42,853 --> 01:40:44,304
I'm talking about at ringside.

1807
01:40:44,338 --> 01:40:47,674
[Michael] And Nia-- Nobody home!
Morgan moves out of harm's way.

1808
01:40:47,708 --> 01:40:49,210
-[pants, grunts]
-[Michael] Jax shoulder first to the post,

1809
01:40:49,242 --> 01:40:50,827
and now, Liv's got an opportunity.

1810
01:40:50,861 --> 01:40:54,949
[Graves] It's as unlikely as it may be,
if Liv Morgan manages to topple Nia Jax,

1811
01:40:54,982 --> 01:40:59,971
the WWE Universe will have no choice
but to accept Liv Morgan as the champ.

1812
01:41:00,004 --> 01:41:01,789
[Michael] Oh, I agree.
Liv Morgan wins tonight.

1813
01:41:01,822 --> 01:41:03,124
[Graves] Oh! Oh my God.

1814
01:41:03,157 --> 01:41:04,642
[Michael] If it's a one-on-one match,
then yeah.

1815
01:41:04,674 --> 01:41:06,861
-She deserves it.
-[Graves] I mean, it's a big if. [scoffs]

1816
01:41:08,179 --> 01:41:10,498
[Michael] And now,
Nia marching around the ring

1817
01:41:10,531 --> 01:41:13,049
-with Liv Morgan on her shoulders.
-[Graves] Oh, dear lord.

1818
01:41:13,084 --> 01:41:15,920
[Michael] Nia gonna climb the ropes now.
Up to the first rope.

1819
01:41:15,952 --> 01:41:17,554
-Looking to go to the second rope.
-[Liv Morgan exclaims]

1820
01:41:17,588 --> 01:41:20,206
[Michael] The WWE Women's Champion.

1821
01:41:20,241 --> 01:41:21,375
[Graves] Oh no.

1822
01:41:21,409 --> 01:41:22,742
[Michael] The mowing drop.

1823
01:41:23,411 --> 01:41:24,812
[Graves] That could do it.

1824
01:41:24,844 --> 01:41:27,214
[Michael] Cover by Jax again.
Hook of the leg.

1825
01:41:27,248 --> 01:41:29,900
Somehow Morgan stays in it.
How, I don't know.

1826
01:41:29,933 --> 01:41:31,018
Neither does Nia.

1827
01:41:34,554 --> 01:41:37,692
[Graves] Nia frustrated in a state
of disbelief at the moment.

1828
01:41:37,741 --> 01:41:40,911
I think if Jax were able to keep her foot
on the gas pedal,

1829
01:41:40,945 --> 01:41:42,413
maybe it'll make something happen here.

1830
01:41:42,446 --> 01:41:44,532
This is what it's gonna take. Be vicious.

1831
01:41:44,565 --> 01:41:47,101
[crowd chanting indistinctly,
applauding]

1832
01:41:52,389 --> 01:41:55,843
[Graves] Morgan dragged back
to her feet by Jax, into the corner.

1833
01:41:55,875 --> 01:41:59,630
[Michael] Nia just overpowering Morgan
in this matchup as we expected.

1834
01:42:01,965 --> 01:42:04,268
[Graves] I'm sure Liv Morgan knew
that was gonna be the case.

1835
01:42:04,302 --> 01:42:06,286
Liv's a smart competitor.

1836
01:42:06,320 --> 01:42:08,639
Just sometimes
you can't get out of harm's way

1837
01:42:08,673 --> 01:42:10,358
when harm's name is Nia Jax.

1838
01:42:10,391 --> 01:42:12,742
[Michael] And Morgan fighting back though.

1839
01:42:12,777 --> 01:42:14,911
Really battling here against Jax.

1840
01:42:17,782 --> 01:42:19,299
Liv up to the top rope.

1841
01:42:19,967 --> 01:42:21,201
Nia Jax says, "No."

1842
01:42:21,235 --> 01:42:22,652
-Catches Liv again.
-[Graves] No.

1843
01:42:22,687 --> 01:42:27,991
[Michael] And Liv, now, slips underneath.
Sunset flip. Powerbomb. Down goes Nia.

1844
01:42:28,025 --> 01:42:30,478
Critical moment of this matchup now
for both the women.

1845
01:42:30,510 --> 01:42:33,264
-["Tiffy Time" playing]
-[crowd cheering, applauding]

1846
01:42:33,297 --> 01:42:34,165
[Graves] Uh-oh.

1847
01:42:34,197 --> 01:42:37,018
[Michael] We've been talking about this
for days now.

1848
01:42:37,050 --> 01:42:41,005
Tiffany Stratton, Miss Money,
the bank, on her way to the ring.

1849
01:42:41,038 --> 01:42:43,090
-Is she going to cash in?
-[Graves] Of course she is.

1850
01:42:43,124 --> 01:42:45,241
Tiffany said she was gonna do it
at Crown Jewel.

1851
01:42:45,276 --> 01:42:46,994
[Michael] Yeah,
but who's she gonna cash in on?

1852
01:42:47,027 --> 01:42:50,130
-[Graves] We'll find out in a second.
-[Tiffany speaks indistinctly]

1853
01:42:50,164 --> 01:42:51,549
[Michael] Well, Nia Jax…

1854
01:42:53,968 --> 01:42:56,253
-What are you doing here?
-Nothing.

1855
01:42:56,286 --> 01:42:58,621
I was gonna cash in on Liv, I promise.

1856
01:42:59,373 --> 01:43:01,608
-What?
-[crowd shouting indistinctly]

1857
01:43:01,642 --> 01:43:03,710
I was gonna cash in on Liv, I promise.

1858
01:43:03,744 --> 01:43:05,913
-Slow down.
-[Tiffany speaks indistinctly]

1859
01:43:05,946 --> 01:43:09,166
[crowd shouting indistinctly]

1860
01:43:10,250 --> 01:43:12,303
-It's not the time.
-What do you mean?

1861
01:43:12,335 --> 01:43:14,722
I-- Come on.

1862
01:43:14,755 --> 01:43:16,924
-You're not supposed to be here.
-Nia!

1863
01:43:17,708 --> 01:43:20,827
[Graves]
Nia telling Tiffany it's not the time.

1864
01:43:20,861 --> 01:43:22,446
[Michael] Well, nonetheless,
Tiffany's claiming,

1865
01:43:22,480 --> 01:43:24,415
she was gonna cash in on Morgan,

1866
01:43:24,447 --> 01:43:26,701
-who runs into a forearm by Nia.
-Get outta here!

1867
01:43:26,733 --> 01:43:29,186
[Michael] And Nia telling Tiffany,
"Get out of here."

1868
01:43:29,219 --> 01:43:31,621
-[crowd boos]
-[Graves] I mean, I--

1869
01:43:32,572 --> 01:43:35,342
I don't know that I agree with Stratton
listening to Nia Jax.

1870
01:43:35,375 --> 01:43:37,077
You're Ms. Money in the Bank.

1871
01:43:37,111 --> 01:43:41,115
That's your prerogative when you cash in,
not when Nia tells you it's okay.

1872
01:43:41,148 --> 01:43:42,616
[Michael] And now,
Morgan up onto the shoulders.

1873
01:43:42,650 --> 01:43:43,933
-[Graves] Pulling Nia down.
-[Michael] Pulling her down again.

1874
01:43:43,968 --> 01:43:45,553
-Oh, wait a minute. Wait a minute.
-[Graves exclaims]

1875
01:43:45,585 --> 01:43:49,023
Liv… Liv's got the shoulders down.
Nia able to kick out at two.

1876
01:43:49,139 --> 01:43:50,924
-[Graves] Liv Morgan was able to adjust.
-[Michael] And now,

1877
01:43:50,958 --> 01:43:54,228
Tiffany's thinking about it.
She may be thinking about it again.

1878
01:43:54,995 --> 01:43:57,915
-This is not gonna sit well with Nia Jax.
-[crowd cheering]

1879
01:44:12,096 --> 01:44:13,514
[Michael] When Morgan went for oblivion,

1880
01:44:13,547 --> 01:44:15,866
-Nia Jax able to block.
-[Nia exclaims]

1881
01:44:15,900 --> 01:44:17,518
[Michael] And now, slamming Morgan.

1882
01:44:17,550 --> 01:44:20,221
Cover now. Middle of the ring.
Hook to the leg.

1883
01:44:20,254 --> 01:44:21,906
Liv again stays alive.

1884
01:44:23,741 --> 01:44:27,228
[Graves] Well, subtlety's
certainly not Tiffany's strong point.

1885
01:44:27,260 --> 01:44:29,079
[Michael] We're looking to cash in,
and meanwhile,

1886
01:44:29,112 --> 01:44:30,931
-Raquel Rodriguez is here…
-No! No, no!

1887
01:44:30,965 --> 01:44:32,700
-…trying to drag the briefcase away.
-No. [exclaims]

1888
01:44:32,732 --> 01:44:33,851
-[Tiffany] Get away! [gasps]
-[Michael] I guess, Raquel believes

1889
01:44:33,884 --> 01:44:35,419
she's gonna cash in on Liv.

1890
01:44:35,452 --> 01:44:37,538
[Graves] Now, that's why you keep someone
as dangerous as Raquel

1891
01:44:37,638 --> 01:44:39,723
around for insurance, but Nia now.

1892
01:44:39,757 --> 01:44:41,608
[Michael] Oh, hung up on the second rope.

1893
01:44:41,642 --> 01:44:46,647
Raquel, breaker by Morgan.
Cover for the win.

1894
01:44:46,679 --> 01:44:49,799
Striking Jax off.
And got a kick out by Nia.

1895
01:44:51,501 --> 01:44:55,121
[Graves] It's gonna take more than that
to keep Queen Nia down.

1896
01:44:55,156 --> 01:44:57,657
-[crowd shouting indistinctly]
-[Graves] I saw him.

1897
01:44:58,308 --> 01:45:01,644
[Michael] And so did the, uh,
sold out crowd here.

1898
01:45:01,679 --> 01:45:03,547
-Please, just calm down.
-Or what?

1899
01:45:03,581 --> 01:45:04,548
-It's fine.
-Huh?

1900
01:45:04,581 --> 01:45:06,299
-I promise, I--
-But you said I'd win!

1901
01:45:06,333 --> 01:45:09,385
-[Live Morgan speaks indistinctly]
-[Raquel] That's none of your business.

1902
01:45:09,420 --> 01:45:12,505
-Calm down. It's fine. You guys--
-[wrestlers groan]

1903
01:45:12,540 --> 01:45:16,911
[Michael] And Nia Jax now,
blasting Morgan and Raquel into Tiffany.

1904
01:45:16,943 --> 01:45:19,429
[Graves] Liv has no one to blame
for that situation but herself.

1905
01:45:19,463 --> 01:45:22,398
Morgan had Nia Jax down in the middle
of the ring and opted to come out

1906
01:45:22,433 --> 01:45:24,285
and talk smack to Tiffany instead.

1907
01:45:24,317 --> 01:45:25,820
[Michael] Now, Nia back into the ring.

1908
01:45:25,969 --> 01:45:29,824
Splash hit Morgan into the ropes
and down to the center of the ring, again.

1909
01:45:29,857 --> 01:45:33,710
-And now, Nia Jax going for the leg drop.
-[Graves exclaims] That could be it.

1910
01:45:34,295 --> 01:45:36,630
[crowd shouting indistinctly]

1911
01:45:36,664 --> 01:45:40,267
[Michael] Dragging Liv into the corner.
Nia looking for the annihilator.

1912
01:45:40,784 --> 01:45:45,272
And hey, just like little déjà vu here
from Dominic.

1913
01:45:45,306 --> 01:45:46,941
[Graves] Well,
did Tiffany drop her briefcase?

1914
01:45:46,974 --> 01:45:49,492
[Michael] No,
that's the way that Liv won the title.

1915
01:45:49,527 --> 01:45:53,063
But, nonetheless, Raquel Rodriguez,
the official didn't see it,

1916
01:45:53,097 --> 01:45:56,799
dealing with the briefcase.
Raquel knocked Nia off the rope.

1917
01:45:56,834 --> 01:45:59,820
Liv Morgan now.
This has been a triple team.

1918
01:45:59,853 --> 01:46:01,322
Morgan with oblivion.

1919
01:46:01,355 --> 01:46:03,240
-Cover, hook to the leg.
-[crowd chanting] Three, two, one!

1920
01:46:03,273 --> 01:46:04,491
[Michael] Liv Morgan,

1921
01:46:04,525 --> 01:46:06,911
-the first ever Crown Jewel Champion.
-[bell ringing]

1922
01:46:06,943 --> 01:46:09,246
-["Liv Gone Mad" playing]
-[crowd cheering, applauding]

1923
01:46:09,280 --> 01:46:13,284
[Mike] Here is your winner
and the first ever

1924
01:46:13,317 --> 01:46:18,105
Women's Crown Jewel Champion,

1925
01:46:18,138 --> 01:46:23,509
Liv Morgan.

1926
01:46:23,544 --> 01:46:24,995
-Way to go, Liv.
-[Michael] What a beautiful…

1927
01:46:25,029 --> 01:46:29,165
-That's right, Morgan.
-…moment with the assist from her beloved,

1928
01:46:29,849 --> 01:46:32,920
The Liv Dom Stans
are having a party tonight.

1929
01:46:32,952 --> 01:46:34,338
[Michael] What about Raquel Rodriguez?

1930
01:46:34,371 --> 01:46:36,090
[Graves] What about her?
She's a dangerous woman.

1931
01:46:36,123 --> 01:46:39,276
You got to pay attention to her.
And if you don't, you're gonna lose.

1932
01:46:39,309 --> 01:46:40,861
-[music concludes]
-Hey, let go!

1933
01:46:40,894 --> 01:46:42,646
[Graves]
Things started breaking down right here.

1934
01:46:42,679 --> 01:46:47,017
Raquel reminding Tiffany Stratton,
exactly why she has aligned herself

1935
01:46:47,050 --> 01:46:50,955
with Liv Morgan as backup
as someone Liv can count on.

1936
01:46:50,987 --> 01:46:54,241
This opened the door
for Morgan to deliver a codebreaker

1937
01:46:54,275 --> 01:46:55,925
from the second turnbuckle.

1938
01:46:55,960 --> 01:47:00,563
Down goes Jax,
but Nia was not out just yet.

1939
01:47:01,648 --> 01:47:05,119
Here we see on the outside
as Stratton was being intimidated,

1940
01:47:05,152 --> 01:47:08,389
Nia takes out
both Morgan and Rodriguez.

1941
01:47:08,422 --> 01:47:09,623
[Michael] And we're back in the ring,

1942
01:47:09,657 --> 01:47:10,657
-much like we saw…
-[Graves] I think

1943
01:47:10,691 --> 01:47:12,241
-I got something in my eye.
-…in the Dominica number of times.

1944
01:47:12,276 --> 01:47:13,760
The official never saw this.

1945
01:47:13,794 --> 01:47:16,830
Raquel get involved,
and Liv Morgan would take advantage

1946
01:47:16,864 --> 01:47:20,567
and deliver oblivion to Nia Jax.

1947
01:47:20,601 --> 01:47:23,987
-[crowd chanting] Three, two, one!
-[Graves] Big hook of the leg,

1948
01:47:24,021 --> 01:47:29,360
-and new Liv Morgan history maker.
-[bell ringing]

1949
01:47:29,393 --> 01:47:32,112
["Liv Gone Mad" playing]

1950
01:47:32,146 --> 01:47:35,215
[Michael] And in the ring now,
Chief Content Officer Triple H.

1951
01:47:36,500 --> 01:47:41,422
[Michael] Going to present Liv Morgan
with the Crown Jewel Championship.

1952
01:47:41,455 --> 01:47:44,107
[crowd cheering, applauding]

1953
01:47:44,141 --> 01:47:48,262
[Graves] I don't know, I got a bad taste
in my mouth about this.

1954
01:47:52,532 --> 01:47:56,904
[Michael] But, nonetheless,
Liv Morgan makes history here tonight.

1955
01:47:57,603 --> 01:48:01,692
[fireworks crackling]

1956
01:48:12,236 --> 01:48:14,554
[Michael] Congratulations to Liv Morgan,

1957
01:48:15,389 --> 01:48:19,460
your inaugural Crown Jewel Champion.

1958
01:48:26,650 --> 01:48:27,851
There you are.

1959
01:48:35,409 --> 01:48:37,111
-[exclaims]
-[crowd cheering]

1960
01:48:39,929 --> 01:48:41,315
[music concludes]

1961
01:48:44,985 --> 01:48:47,271
[hip-hop music playing]

1962
01:48:47,304 --> 01:48:49,790
[Michael] Kevin Owens
in his personal journey of righteousness

1963
01:48:49,822 --> 01:48:53,210
will fight to fight "The Viper"
Randy Orton tonight after this break.

1964
01:48:53,242 --> 01:48:56,597
Let's look at the heartbreak and turmoil
that took Kevin Owens down this path

1965
01:48:56,630 --> 01:49:00,750
to turn against his friends
and what he considers his only option.

1966
01:49:02,952 --> 01:49:04,170
[music concludes]

1967
01:49:06,540 --> 01:49:07,508
[dramatic music playing]

1968
01:49:07,540 --> 01:49:12,179
[Michael] Cody Rhodes decided a team
with Kevin Owens's archenemy,

1969
01:49:12,212 --> 01:49:13,514
Roman Reigns.

1970
01:49:14,364 --> 01:49:15,915
-We need to talk.
-Not now.

1971
01:49:15,982 --> 01:49:19,119
-We need to talk! We should talk.
-Dude, I just said! Not now.

1972
01:49:21,105 --> 01:49:22,121
[rock music playing]

1973
01:49:22,156 --> 01:49:24,958
[Kevin] People are asking me
why I turned on Cody Rhodes.

1974
01:49:26,160 --> 01:49:28,312
Cody Rhodes turned on me.

1975
01:49:29,063 --> 01:49:31,965
[Michael] Kevin Owens was fined
and suspended after the assault

1976
01:49:32,049 --> 01:49:33,733
in the parking lot after Bad Blood.

1977
01:49:33,767 --> 01:49:35,268
-[both speak indistinctly]
-[crowd jeering]

1978
01:49:35,302 --> 01:49:38,355
Calm down, calm down.
Calm down, I'll…

1979
01:49:38,956 --> 01:49:41,375
[Michael] Randy Orton is going to be
the voice of reason.

1980
01:49:41,424 --> 01:49:43,043
[crowd cheering]

1981
01:49:45,512 --> 01:49:46,396
[Graves] Oh no.

1982
01:49:51,684 --> 01:49:53,387
[Randy speaks indistinctly]

1983
01:49:53,454 --> 01:49:55,188
Why're you taking his side?

1984
01:49:55,255 --> 01:49:58,709
[Randy speaks indistinctly]

1985
01:50:00,643 --> 01:50:01,527
Ouch!

1986
01:50:01,628 --> 01:50:05,132
[Cody] Randy Orton! Orton!
What are you doing? Kevin!

1987
01:50:05,199 --> 01:50:06,700
[Kevin] You wanna pick a side now?

1988
01:50:06,799 --> 01:50:08,201
-[Cody] Kevin!
-[Kevin] Pick the wrong side?

1989
01:50:08,235 --> 01:50:09,419
-[Cody] Kevin!
-[groans]

1990
01:50:09,452 --> 01:50:11,105
[Cody] Kevin, what are you doing?

1991
01:50:13,423 --> 01:50:17,094
[Kevin] I mean, look at what we've seen
WWE superstars do to each other.

1992
01:50:17,126 --> 01:50:19,797
-[intense music playing]
-But I get told to stay away.

1993
01:50:19,830 --> 01:50:22,165
Why? Because I dropped
their little, golden boy

1994
01:50:22,199 --> 01:50:24,117
outside of a stupid bus.

1995
01:50:24,852 --> 01:50:26,954
That I can live with.
I can kind of get past that.

1996
01:50:26,987 --> 01:50:30,507
What I can't get over though,
is what Randy Orton did to me.

1997
01:50:31,125 --> 01:50:32,826
[crowd cheering]

1998
01:50:32,860 --> 01:50:35,195
You can let people say
whatever they want about me.

1999
01:50:35,228 --> 01:50:38,165
Kevin Owens turns on all his friends,
blah, blah, blah. It doesn't matter.

2000
01:50:38,197 --> 01:50:40,134
I would have never done that to you.

2001
01:50:41,018 --> 01:50:44,271
I ju-- I just can't believe
you picked Cody Rhodes over me.

2002
01:50:45,522 --> 01:50:49,543
[Randy] I've been doing everything I can
to get my hands on Kevin Owens.

2003
01:50:49,593 --> 01:50:52,779
For some reason,
Kevin Owens is off limits.

2004
01:50:52,813 --> 01:50:56,633
If I didn't know any better,
I would swear to God

2005
01:50:56,666 --> 01:51:02,822
that I thought
you were protecting Kevin Owens from me.

2006
01:51:03,389 --> 01:51:06,125
[Jamie] I am not protecting Kevin Owens.

2007
01:51:06,160 --> 01:51:08,462
I am trying to protect you.

2008
01:51:09,545 --> 01:51:12,883
He trusted you,
and he trusted Cody Rhodes.

2009
01:51:13,416 --> 01:51:17,971
And in his mind, you guys turned on him.

2010
01:51:18,005 --> 01:51:21,491
Something different in his eyes.
He is not the same.

2011
01:51:21,525 --> 01:51:23,977
I don't wanna put him
in the ring with you.

2012
01:51:24,010 --> 01:51:26,563
I don't wanna see you
go back on that shelf,

2013
01:51:26,597 --> 01:51:28,115
maybe permanently.

2014
01:51:28,932 --> 01:51:31,552
What would you do if you were in my shoes?

2015
01:51:31,617 --> 01:51:33,253
-[rock music builds]
-You wouldn't just sit back

2016
01:51:33,286 --> 01:51:34,521
and let it slide.

2017
01:51:34,554 --> 01:51:36,889
You would do what we have always done!

2018
01:51:36,924 --> 01:51:41,995
And that is, handle our business
right in the middle of this ring!

2019
01:51:42,079 --> 01:51:45,549
-[crowd cheering]
-Give me Owens at Crown Jewel.

2020
01:51:47,968 --> 01:51:49,036
You got him.

2021
01:51:49,102 --> 01:51:51,355
[crowd cheering]

2022
01:51:51,388 --> 01:51:54,892
From this moment forward, I suggest
you protect yourself at all times.

2023
01:51:58,911 --> 01:52:00,313
[music fades]

2024
01:52:00,414 --> 01:52:02,648
-[dramatic music playing]
-[Michael] Randy with Owen.

2025
01:52:02,699 --> 01:52:03,834
[crowd cheering]

2026
01:52:04,851 --> 01:52:07,471
-[Michael] Oh my God!
-[Graves] Turn around, Randy!

2027
01:52:07,504 --> 01:52:08,855
[Michael] Owens with a chair!

2028
01:52:11,458 --> 01:52:13,559
[Owens] I really never wanted to hurt you.

2029
01:52:15,195 --> 01:52:16,330
Now, I'm going to.

2030
01:52:16,914 --> 01:52:20,133
[Michael] Kevin just staring down
at a wounded Orton.

2031
01:52:20,750 --> 01:52:23,152
Crown Jewel, I'm gonna hurt you
like you hurt me.

2032
01:52:25,706 --> 01:52:27,974
And it's your fault, because you did this.

2033
01:52:29,058 --> 01:52:30,259
You did this to us.

2034
01:52:32,045 --> 01:52:33,513
[music concludes]

2035
01:52:37,183 --> 01:52:39,318
-["Fight" playing]
-[crowd cheering]

2036
01:52:59,973 --> 01:53:01,090
[bell ringing]

2037
01:53:01,124 --> 01:53:05,429
[Mike] The following contest
is scheduled for one fall.

2038
01:53:05,462 --> 01:53:08,865
Introducing first,
from Marieville, Quebec, Canada,

2039
01:53:08,898 --> 01:53:12,035
weighing in at 242 pounds,

2040
01:53:12,068 --> 01:53:16,440
Kevin Owens!

2041
01:53:16,473 --> 01:53:18,258
[Michael] Kevin Owens has lost it.

2042
01:53:18,291 --> 01:53:24,431
He's walking out here tonight,
wearing a T-shirt of Randy Orton's father,

2043
01:53:24,464 --> 01:53:27,034
"Cowboy" Bob Orton.

2044
01:53:27,067 --> 01:53:31,487
I've called the man delusional.
I think he's gone off the deep end.

2045
01:53:31,521 --> 01:53:34,391
This is a different Kevin Owens
than we've ever seen.

2046
01:53:34,424 --> 01:53:38,260
The fact that he believes
Cody Rhodes betrayed him,

2047
01:53:38,295 --> 01:53:40,947
because he did what he had to do
when team with Roman Reigns.

2048
01:53:40,981 --> 01:53:43,183
And then he thought Orton betrayed him,

2049
01:53:43,215 --> 01:53:47,120
because Randy Orton sided,
in his mind, with Cody Rhodes.

2050
01:53:47,154 --> 01:53:48,955
None of this makes any sense,
at least to me.

2051
01:53:48,989 --> 01:53:52,642
[Graves] Kevin Owens is a superstar
who is no stranger to betrayal,

2052
01:53:52,675 --> 01:53:53,893
but historically speaking,

2053
01:53:53,927 --> 01:53:57,714
most of KO's betrayals
have been the means to an end,

2054
01:53:57,748 --> 01:54:00,784
to advance his own career,
to move himself forward.

2055
01:54:00,817 --> 01:54:04,755
What we've seen recently
is this victim mentality from Kevin Owens

2056
01:54:04,788 --> 01:54:06,822
who thinks that Randy Orton
and Cody Rhodes

2057
01:54:06,857 --> 01:54:08,692
have both turned their backs on him

2058
01:54:08,724 --> 01:54:10,393
when quite literally
the opposite happened.

2059
01:54:10,427 --> 01:54:12,579
[Michael] What did you say
about Kevin Owens

2060
01:54:12,612 --> 01:54:15,982
in the Countdown show
when you mentioned him as a psychopath?

2061
01:54:16,016 --> 01:54:18,067
[Graves] The worst part
about dealing with a psychopath

2062
01:54:18,101 --> 01:54:22,039
is you can never explain or convince them
that they are in fact psychopaths.

2063
01:54:22,072 --> 01:54:24,290
That seems to me
like what we're seeing with Owens.

2064
01:54:24,324 --> 01:54:26,175
-[music concludes]
-[crowd jeering]

2065
01:54:33,650 --> 01:54:35,201
-["Voices" playing]
-[crowd cheering]

2066
01:54:35,235 --> 01:54:39,206
♪ …In my head
They counsel me, they understand ♪

2067
01:54:39,239 --> 01:54:41,357
♪ They talk to me ♪

2068
01:54:50,282 --> 01:54:56,139
♪ You got your rules and your religion
All designed to keep you safe ♪

2069
01:54:56,173 --> 01:55:01,945
♪ But when rules start getting broken
You start questioning your faith ♪

2070
01:55:01,978 --> 01:55:07,768
♪ I have a voice that is my savior
Hates to love and loves to hate ♪

2071
01:55:07,800 --> 01:55:13,589
♪ I have a voice that has the knowledge
And the power to rule your fate ♪

2072
01:55:14,825 --> 01:55:17,693
[crowd singing along]
♪ I hear voices cryin' ♪

2073
01:55:17,727 --> 01:55:20,614
♪ I see heroes dyin' ♪

2074
01:55:20,647 --> 01:55:23,416
♪ I taste blood that's dryin' ♪

2075
01:55:23,482 --> 01:55:26,085
♪ I feel tension risin' ♪

2076
01:55:26,119 --> 01:55:31,357
♪ I hear voices in my head
They counsel me, they understand ♪

2077
01:55:31,508 --> 01:55:33,677
♪ They talk to me ♪

2078
01:55:34,344 --> 01:55:36,880
♪ They talk to me ♪

2079
01:55:37,380 --> 01:55:43,236
♪ They tell me things that I will do
They show me things I'll do to you ♪

2080
01:55:43,269 --> 01:55:45,472
♪ They talk to me ♪

2081
01:55:46,106 --> 01:55:51,277
♪ They talk to me, they talk to me ♪

2082
01:55:51,962 --> 01:55:54,164
♪ They talk to me ♪

2083
01:55:55,048 --> 01:55:57,433
♪ All the lawyers are defenseless ♪

2084
01:55:57,467 --> 01:56:00,103
♪ All the doctors are disease ♪

2085
01:56:00,137 --> 01:56:03,139
♪ And the preachers all are sinners… ♪

2086
01:56:03,173 --> 01:56:05,525
[Michael] You know, Corey,
we talked about this.

2087
01:56:08,495 --> 01:56:10,580
Last, big match that Kevin Owens had.

2088
01:56:10,614 --> 01:56:16,585
The fact that… KO has not won
a singles championship in many years.

2089
01:56:17,603 --> 01:56:20,473
[Graves] Matter of fact,
he's with Kevin Owens each and every day.

2090
01:56:20,507 --> 01:56:23,809
[Michael] Do you think that is the impetus
for what we've seen

2091
01:56:23,893 --> 01:56:27,030
Kevin Owens going through
over the past few months?

2092
01:56:28,732 --> 01:56:31,334
I mean, he had Roman Reigns beat him
in a number of occasions.

2093
01:56:31,367 --> 01:56:33,202
That's why he hates Roman so much.

2094
01:56:33,236 --> 01:56:35,038
[crowd singing]
♪ They counsel me, they understand… ♪

2095
01:56:35,071 --> 01:56:41,260
[Graves] I mean, we all saw what happened.
It was quite literally happenstance.

2096
01:56:41,844 --> 01:56:45,682
Randy Orton came here to try to… cooler--

2097
01:56:45,714 --> 01:56:49,568
make cooler heads prevail
between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens.

2098
01:56:49,603 --> 01:56:52,873
KO teed off, accidentally blasted Randy.

2099
01:56:52,956 --> 01:56:54,191
Randy retaliated.

2100
01:56:54,223 --> 01:56:56,726
I don't know that this is an issue
that could have been talked ab--

2101
01:56:56,759 --> 01:56:59,228
talked over and put to bed.

2102
01:56:59,262 --> 01:57:01,831
But instead,
Owens attacks Orton in the parking lot

2103
01:57:01,865 --> 01:57:03,450
and things have just gone
from bad to worse.

2104
01:57:03,482 --> 01:57:05,619
This whole situation has devolved

2105
01:57:05,652 --> 01:57:09,806
to where Randy Orton's health may be--
very well be in jeopardy per Triple H.

2106
01:57:11,057 --> 01:57:17,013
♪ I hear voices cryin'
I see heroes dyin' ♪

2107
01:57:17,047 --> 01:57:22,419
♪ I taste blood that's dryin'
I feel tension risin' ♪

2108
01:57:22,451 --> 01:57:28,023
[crowd] ♪ I hear voices in my head
They counsel me, they understand ♪

2109
01:57:28,058 --> 01:57:30,660
♪ They talk to me ♪

2110
01:57:30,693 --> 01:57:33,079
♪ They talk to me ♪

2111
01:57:33,647 --> 01:57:39,652
♪ They tell me things that I will do
They show me things I'll do to you ♪

2112
01:57:39,686 --> 01:57:41,972
♪ They talk to me ♪

2113
01:57:42,472 --> 01:57:45,174
♪ They talk to me ♪

2114
01:57:45,208 --> 01:57:48,812
♪ They talk to me ♪

2115
01:57:48,844 --> 01:57:54,918
♪ You got your rules and your religion
All designed to keep you safe ♪

2116
01:57:54,951 --> 01:57:55,951
♪ But when rules… ♪

2117
01:57:55,986 --> 01:57:58,154
[Michael] Looking over the shoulder
of Kevin Owens

2118
01:57:58,237 --> 01:58:00,240
as he looks on at Randy Orton.

2119
01:58:00,272 --> 01:58:04,760
It was just a few months ago
when Owens and Orton and Cody Rhodes

2120
01:58:04,794 --> 01:58:07,697
teamed together
to do battle against The Bloodline.

2121
01:58:09,598 --> 01:58:11,418
And now, it's come down to this.

2122
01:58:13,202 --> 01:58:18,857
♪ I hear voices cryin'
I see heroes dyin' ♪

2123
01:58:18,892 --> 01:58:24,630
♪ I taste blood that's dryin'
I feel tension risin' ♪

2124
01:58:24,664 --> 01:58:28,735
♪ I hear voices in my head
They counsel me… ♪

2125
01:58:28,785 --> 01:58:29,768
-[yells]
-[Michael] Oh my God!

2126
01:58:29,803 --> 01:58:31,087
-Owens with a chair!
-[song concludes]

2127
01:58:31,121 --> 01:58:34,174
[Michael] Owens attacking Randy Orton
from behind

2128
01:58:34,240 --> 01:58:37,876
to the knee with a steel chair
before the match began!

2129
01:58:37,960 --> 01:58:41,630
Ambushing Randy Orton,
much like he did in the parking lot!

2130
01:58:41,665 --> 01:58:45,969
And now, Kevin Owens
is attacking Randy Orton!

2131
01:58:46,001 --> 01:58:47,821
-[grunts]
-[groans]

2132
01:58:47,853 --> 01:58:50,956
-[Michael] Stomping away on Randy.
-[Graves] Look out, Cole.

2133
01:58:50,991 --> 01:58:53,927
[Michael] Now, ripping apart
our announce table here.

2134
01:58:53,960 --> 01:58:57,764
Kevin Owens unhinged, demented.

2135
01:58:58,848 --> 01:59:02,369
[Graves] Listen, Cole,
Triple H himself warned Randy.

2136
01:59:02,402 --> 01:59:06,556
Randy has spent time around KO.
The Viper had to know this was coming.

2137
01:59:07,139 --> 01:59:09,009
[Michael] And now,
Randy Orton fighting back.

2138
01:59:09,041 --> 01:59:10,943
Randy Orton with the right hand
to Kevin Owens.

2139
01:59:10,977 --> 01:59:14,748
And this personal, emotional matchup
is blowing up in our face.

2140
01:59:14,781 --> 01:59:16,532
The official Eddie Arango out here.

2141
01:59:16,566 --> 01:59:17,534
-He eli--
-[Owens groans]

2142
01:59:17,567 --> 01:59:19,385
[Michael] Oh, and a poke in the eyes
by Randy. It didn't matter.

2143
01:59:19,486 --> 01:59:20,687
Match has not started.

2144
01:59:20,754 --> 01:59:23,389
And now, Orton dropped
on our announce table by Orton.

2145
01:59:25,107 --> 01:59:28,178
[Graves] You see the pain
etched on the face of Kevin Owens.

2146
01:59:28,210 --> 01:59:31,147
Orton with some valuable time
to attempt to recover.

2147
01:59:31,181 --> 01:59:33,616
Remember, just a few min-- moments ago,

2148
01:59:33,650 --> 01:59:36,068
KO attacked the hamstring
and knee of the Viper.

2149
01:59:36,251 --> 01:59:37,971
[Michael] Yeah, a cowardly attack.

2150
01:59:38,004 --> 01:59:39,889
Kevin Owens didn't even wait
for Randy Orton

2151
01:59:39,923 --> 01:59:41,974
to turn around and face him.

2152
01:59:42,008 --> 01:59:44,244
Owens wouldn't let
Orton face him like a man.

2153
01:59:44,277 --> 01:59:45,812
He attacked him from behind.

2154
01:59:45,911 --> 01:59:48,248
-A cowardly assault by Kevin Owens.
-[grunts]

2155
01:59:48,298 --> 01:59:51,050
[Michael] And now Kevin again
taking the fight to Orton.

2156
01:59:53,169 --> 01:59:54,804
[groans, yells]

2157
01:59:55,338 --> 01:59:56,406
[Michael] And Corey, I don't believe

2158
01:59:56,438 --> 02:00:00,059
that Kevin Owens-- this had anything
to do about being a match,

2159
02:00:00,093 --> 02:00:01,827
-about being a wrestling match.
-[Graves] That's what I'm saying.

2160
02:00:01,861 --> 02:00:02,812
You were asking about,

2161
02:00:02,846 --> 02:00:04,630
because he hasn't held
a singles championship

2162
02:00:04,664 --> 02:00:06,766
or hasn't won world titles recently.

2163
02:00:06,799 --> 02:00:09,753
Something broke
inside Kevin Owens's mind.

2164
02:00:09,786 --> 02:00:11,487
[Graves] Something is wrong.
I don't know what it is.

2165
02:00:11,521 --> 02:00:13,956
I'm not a psychologist. I have no clue.

2166
02:00:13,990 --> 02:00:17,343
But something is different,
and it's very, very bad for Randy Orton.

2167
02:00:18,712 --> 02:00:22,348
[Michael] Kevin Owens now back
to the injured knee of Randy Orton.

2168
02:00:22,382 --> 02:00:23,916
-And Kevin Owens-- Oh, is now unloading.
-[groans]

2169
02:00:23,950 --> 02:00:27,103
[Michael] And let's not forget,
and Triple H talked a lot about this,

2170
02:00:27,137 --> 02:00:30,139
the fact that Randy Orton
had steel rods put in his back.

2171
02:00:30,173 --> 02:00:32,157
And now, the official tearing the--

2172
02:00:32,192 --> 02:00:34,594
-[Graves] Oh my God!
-[Michael] And a stunner to the official!

2173
02:00:34,693 --> 02:00:37,030
A stunner to the official!
Kevin, what are you doing?

2174
02:00:37,063 --> 02:00:39,214
[Graves] That's gonna cost KO big time.

2175
02:00:40,116 --> 02:00:44,204
[Michael] The match hasn't even started!
Owens has gone completely nuts!

2176
02:00:45,088 --> 02:00:47,941
He just stunned our official Eddie Arango.

2177
02:00:47,973 --> 02:00:48,991
And now some…

2178
02:00:49,541 --> 02:00:51,911
[Graves] There's some WWE officials
making their way to ringside.

2179
02:00:51,995 --> 02:00:55,697
Orton not gonna back down from a fight
as long as there's breath in his lungs.

2180
02:00:55,732 --> 02:00:58,735
[Michael] And now, it's Randy Orton
unloading on Kevin Owens.

2181
02:00:59,719 --> 02:01:04,156
Orton can hardly stand
after the assault on the knee.

2182
02:01:04,190 --> 02:01:05,759
[crowd cheering]

2183
02:01:08,510 --> 02:01:12,165
[Michael] They've waved off the match.
We're not gonna have a match tonight.

2184
02:01:12,197 --> 02:01:15,000
-Kevin Owens rolling out of harm's way.
-[Graves] Says who, Cole?

2185
02:01:15,034 --> 02:01:17,754
'Cause it looks like KO and Orton
are gonna keep fighting

2186
02:01:17,786 --> 02:01:18,737
till someone stops them.

2187
02:01:18,772 --> 02:01:22,208
[Michael] And Orton now dropped
on the Arabic announce table.

2188
02:01:24,744 --> 02:01:28,531
There are bodies everywhere.
Jamie Noble just got set flying.

2189
02:01:28,565 --> 02:01:30,950
Randy Orton tossing Owens
back into the ring.

2190
02:01:30,983 --> 02:01:33,085
He wants to do even more damage.

2191
02:01:33,119 --> 02:01:35,355
[crowd chanting]

2192
02:01:36,505 --> 02:01:40,009
[Graves] And now the Viper looks
to exact his pound of flesh

2193
02:01:40,043 --> 02:01:41,894
from a downed prizefighter.

2194
02:01:42,495 --> 02:01:45,447
[Michael] Randy Orton said
that Owens would rue the day

2195
02:01:45,482 --> 02:01:47,016
that he did what he did to him.

2196
02:01:47,049 --> 02:01:50,202
The assault in the parking lot,
the attack from behind,

2197
02:01:50,236 --> 02:01:51,638
and now it's…

2198
02:01:51,721 --> 02:01:53,473
-That's producer Shawn Daivari…
-[Graves] Come on.

2199
02:01:53,505 --> 02:01:55,340
…taking the chair away from Randy Orton.

2200
02:01:55,407 --> 02:01:59,344
And Orton now
sending Daivari into the ring post.

2201
02:01:59,394 --> 02:02:00,996
-[groans]
-[Randy groans]

2202
02:02:01,030 --> 02:02:04,750
[Graves] Owens taking the opportunity
to gouge Randy in the eye.

2203
02:02:04,784 --> 02:02:06,803
[Michael] Well, these two
don't give a damn about anything

2204
02:02:06,835 --> 02:02:08,788
except beat the hell out of each other.

2205
02:02:08,855 --> 02:02:11,758
-Orton now with a draping DDT.
-[crowd cheering]

2206
02:02:11,790 --> 02:02:14,561
[Michael] Here come the manager's general,
Adam Pearce from Raw,

2207
02:02:14,661 --> 02:02:17,679
Nick Aldis from SmackDown,
trying to get this under control.

2208
02:02:17,714 --> 02:02:21,300
Yeah, trying to separate these two
before somebody gets seriously hurt.

2209
02:02:22,201 --> 02:02:24,137
All this barking at Kevin Owens.

2210
02:02:24,786 --> 02:02:26,306
Pearce barking at Orton.

2211
02:02:26,339 --> 02:02:31,143
And now, RKO out of nowhere
to the general manager!

2212
02:02:31,878 --> 02:02:34,013
We've had officials, we've had agents,

2213
02:02:34,047 --> 02:02:38,000
we've had general managers
assaulted and beaten up

2214
02:02:38,034 --> 02:02:39,501
by both Orton and Owens.

2215
02:02:39,536 --> 02:02:43,022
And Kevin Owens continues
to try to destroy Orton.

2216
02:02:43,056 --> 02:02:45,491
[Graves] Owens again went to the eyes
of Randy Orton,

2217
02:02:45,525 --> 02:02:48,428
and KO now in control again
for the moment.

2218
02:02:48,494 --> 02:02:51,481
[Michael]
And this is absolute insanity out here.

2219
02:02:51,513 --> 02:02:53,249
Orton into the ring post.

2220
02:02:53,282 --> 02:02:56,870
Again, Nick Aldis trying
to talk some sense into Kevin Owens.

2221
02:02:56,902 --> 02:02:58,638
Owens isn't hearing any of it.

2222
02:02:58,670 --> 02:03:00,973
-[groans]
-[Michael] Orton and Owens seeing red.

2223
02:03:01,007 --> 02:03:02,724
-Kevin now sent out into the…
-[pants]

2224
02:03:02,759 --> 02:03:05,044
…into the WWE fan base.

2225
02:03:05,728 --> 02:03:07,330
And now, Orton's in pursuit.

2226
02:03:09,766 --> 02:03:12,485
[Graves] Notice
how Orton's entire demeanor has shifted

2227
02:03:12,518 --> 02:03:13,987
since before the matchup.

2228
02:03:14,019 --> 02:03:16,222
Randy Orton has taken
this very personally.

2229
02:03:16,255 --> 02:03:20,710
Orton realizing Owens is out here
to maim him, to injure him.

2230
02:03:20,742 --> 02:03:22,378
[Michael] That's what it's about
for Kevin Owens.

2231
02:03:22,411 --> 02:03:24,563
He doesn't give a damn
about a match or Randy Orton.

2232
02:03:24,597 --> 02:03:26,299
He wants to end this guy's career.

2233
02:03:26,816 --> 02:03:29,902
And for what? Because he believed
the guy betrayed him? Come on.

2234
02:03:29,936 --> 02:03:33,056
How many times has Kevin Owens
betrayed people in his life?

2235
02:03:33,089 --> 02:03:36,025
[Graves] That was the top
of one of our road cases.

2236
02:03:36,058 --> 02:03:40,045
-Right off the forehead of Randy Orton.
-[Michael] And Owens isn't done yet.

2237
02:03:41,063 --> 02:03:42,581
-[speaks indistinctly]
-Stop! Stop!

2238
02:03:42,615 --> 02:03:45,300
-[Michael] And again to Orton.
-[indistinct chatter]

2239
02:03:46,018 --> 02:03:49,072
-[speaks indistinctly]
-[Randy groans]

2240
02:03:49,105 --> 02:03:54,611
[Graves] Randy doing his best to cover up,
but Owens just driving that road case lid.

2241
02:03:55,445 --> 02:03:57,362
-Orton might be out.
-Get out of here. Go!

2242
02:03:57,397 --> 02:04:01,183
[crowd chanting, applauding]
Let's go, Randy! Let's go, Randy!

2243
02:04:01,784 --> 02:04:03,436
[Michael] I don't know
if the "Let's go, Randy!" chants

2244
02:04:03,469 --> 02:04:04,954
are going to help Randy Orton out.

2245
02:04:04,987 --> 02:04:07,740
[Graves] Yeah, chasing away that--
Where the hell is Owens going now?

2246
02:04:07,773 --> 02:04:08,758
[Michael] Who the hell knows?

2247
02:04:08,790 --> 02:04:13,112
Kevin Owens is climbing up
into the stands here.

2248
02:04:13,146 --> 02:04:15,514
-[Graves] Kevin…
-[Michael] Kevin Owens is going up top.

2249
02:04:15,548 --> 02:04:17,799
Kevin, what are you thinking?
Get down from there.

2250
02:04:17,834 --> 02:04:19,268
Oh my God, no!

2251
02:04:19,302 --> 02:04:23,956
He's driven through that mess
of equipment by the elbow by Owens.

2252
02:04:25,157 --> 02:04:29,262
-Has it gotten this bad, Kevin?
-[crowd chanting]

2253
02:04:29,295 --> 02:04:32,999
[Michael] How did it get this bad?
What drove you to this?

2254
02:04:38,838 --> 02:04:41,723
[crowd chanting, applauding]

2255
02:04:41,758 --> 02:04:43,643
[Graves] We gotta get
some more help out here.

2256
02:04:43,675 --> 02:04:45,561
[Michael] Randy Orton hasn't moved.

2257
02:04:45,594 --> 02:04:48,982
[crowd chanting, applauding]

2258
02:04:59,142 --> 02:05:02,362
[Michael] We are in the capital city
of Saudi Arabia tonight.

2259
02:05:02,394 --> 02:05:04,830
This is Riyadh for WWE Crown Jewel.

2260
02:05:04,864 --> 02:05:08,451
But, you know,
we can't pull ourselves away

2261
02:05:08,483 --> 02:05:11,621
from what we just witnessed
a few moments ago here

2262
02:05:11,654 --> 02:05:12,871
at Crown Jewel.

2263
02:05:12,905 --> 02:05:16,291
It was supposed to be a match
between Kevin Owens and Randy Orton.

2264
02:05:16,325 --> 02:05:18,695
It never started.
Kevin Owens assaulting Orton from behind

2265
02:05:18,728 --> 02:05:21,464
with a steel chair,
it turned into this punishing brawl,

2266
02:05:21,496 --> 02:05:24,250
and we said it before,
Kevin Owens is deranged.

2267
02:05:24,282 --> 02:05:25,668
He's gone off the deep end

2268
02:05:25,701 --> 02:05:28,504
and he tried to maim
and cost Randy Orton his career.

2269
02:05:28,538 --> 02:05:29,621
Who knows? He might have.

2270
02:05:29,655 --> 02:05:32,191
You're absolutely right,
and we will promise to do our best

2271
02:05:32,224 --> 02:05:34,826
to keep you updated on Orton's condition
as it becomes available,

2272
02:05:34,861 --> 02:05:36,963
but I think
that's the scariest part, Cole,

2273
02:05:36,996 --> 02:05:39,449
is that Kevin Owens is still walking.

2274
02:05:39,482 --> 02:05:41,951
Kevin Owens is gonna get on an airplane,
go back to the United States

2275
02:05:41,983 --> 02:05:43,902
and continue to be a WWE Superstar,

2276
02:05:43,936 --> 02:05:46,688
as, I imagine, will Randy Orton,
health permitting.

2277
02:05:46,723 --> 02:05:48,141
This could get worse.

2278
02:05:48,174 --> 02:05:50,242
-[Michael] Let's show you. This is just…
-[grunts]

2279
02:05:50,276 --> 02:05:52,644
[Michael] Kevin Owens,
he was gonna assault Orton again,

2280
02:05:52,678 --> 02:05:54,446
and then he just completely lost it.

2281
02:05:54,480 --> 02:05:57,583
He stunned our official Eddie Arango,
did Kevin Owens,

2282
02:05:57,616 --> 02:05:59,869
and now Adam Pearce, the general manager,

2283
02:05:59,902 --> 02:06:04,424
suffering an RKO
by an obviously emotional Randy Orton.

2284
02:06:04,456 --> 02:06:05,991
And what brought this all on?

2285
02:06:06,025 --> 02:06:10,079
It had to be more than just betrayal
for Kevin Owens to do this.

2286
02:06:10,112 --> 02:06:12,348
For Kevin Owens to do that to Randy Orton,

2287
02:06:12,380 --> 02:06:14,817
and everything that these guys
have been through in their careers,

2288
02:06:14,851 --> 02:06:18,504
and all the battles they've had together,
it had to be more than just that.

2289
02:06:18,538 --> 02:06:21,874
[Graves] Whatever demon
is behind the blank eyes of Kevin Owens,

2290
02:06:21,941 --> 02:06:24,994
whatever's driving KO to do this,
we may never know.

2291
02:06:25,027 --> 02:06:28,347
But the fact is,
as long as Kevin Owens is in WWE,

2292
02:06:28,380 --> 02:06:30,465
he is a danger not only to himself

2293
02:06:30,500 --> 02:06:32,735
but each and every superstar
in this business.

2294
02:06:32,768 --> 02:06:35,538
And again, we'll try to get you updates
on the condition of Randy Orton

2295
02:06:35,571 --> 02:06:37,757
as the night goes along.
But let's shift gears now

2296
02:06:37,790 --> 02:06:40,593
because we've got a United States
Championship match coming up next.

2297
02:06:40,625 --> 02:06:42,445
SmackDown, a couple of weeks ago,

2298
02:06:42,478 --> 02:06:46,465
it was game seven
between Andrade and Carmelo Hayes,

2299
02:06:46,499 --> 02:06:47,799
tied at three match wins apiece,

2300
02:06:47,834 --> 02:06:50,036
but LA Knight
was the special guest referee.

2301
02:06:50,068 --> 02:06:52,405
[Graves] To the surprise
of absolutely no one,

2302
02:06:52,438 --> 02:06:56,358
LA Knight could not keep his ego in check
despite a little incidental contact

2303
02:06:56,392 --> 02:06:57,759
by Carmelo Hayes.

2304
02:06:57,794 --> 02:07:00,696
LA Knight
would need his revenge instantly.

2305
02:07:01,481 --> 02:07:03,799
The United States Champion
would make his presence known

2306
02:07:03,833 --> 02:07:08,471
in a very physical way.
Boom! BFT to Andrade.

2307
02:07:08,504 --> 02:07:11,958
Oh, and one for Carmelo Hayes,
just for good measure.

2308
02:07:11,991 --> 02:07:14,393
LA Knight, not a great ref.

2309
02:07:14,427 --> 02:07:17,280
You want to keep your hands to yourself
next time because guess what?

2310
02:07:17,313 --> 02:07:19,565
Now, you want to make yourself
the center of attention?

2311
02:07:19,598 --> 02:07:22,617
You got both of those guys
in a Triple Threat Match at Crown Jewel.

2312
02:07:22,652 --> 02:07:25,221
[crowd cheering]

2313
02:07:26,638 --> 02:07:29,858
["The Greatest" playing]

2314
02:07:29,892 --> 02:07:32,945
♪ 'Cause I'm the greatest, ain't no hatin'
I'm the best here! ♪

2315
02:07:32,978 --> 02:07:35,764
♪ You want your shot
Well, I guess you wait till next year ♪

2316
02:07:35,798 --> 02:07:39,067
♪ I'm at the top
Get respect while I get fit ♪

2317
02:07:39,101 --> 02:07:42,754
♪ Who got a problem, huh?
Tell 'em to step here, step here ♪

2318
02:07:43,388 --> 02:07:45,290
♪ What? Yeah! Come on ♪

2319
02:07:45,324 --> 02:07:46,741
♪ 'Cause I'm the greatest, no arguin'… ♪

2320
02:07:46,776 --> 02:07:47,977
[bell ringing]

2321
02:07:48,009 --> 02:07:52,197
[announcer] The following contest
is a Triple Threat Match

2322
02:07:52,231 --> 02:07:58,487
for the United States Championship!

2323
02:07:59,155 --> 02:08:02,023
Introducing first,
from Boston, Massachusetts,

2324
02:08:02,058 --> 02:08:07,964
weighing in at 210 pounds, Carmelo Hayes.

2325
02:08:07,996 --> 02:08:10,950
[Michael] You know, Corey,
Carmelo refers to himself as HIM.

2326
02:08:10,982 --> 02:08:14,603
I refer to him as IT,
as in the "it" factor,

2327
02:08:14,637 --> 02:08:19,407
because I think Carmelo Hayes has it all
to be a massive star in WWE.

2328
02:08:19,442 --> 02:08:21,826
[Graves] I agree with you
wholeheartedly, Michael Cole.

2329
02:08:21,861 --> 02:08:27,532
Everything about Carmelo Hayes says star,
particularly his confidence.

2330
02:08:27,567 --> 02:08:28,951
I talked to Hayes earlier today,

2331
02:08:28,985 --> 02:08:32,371
and he proudly declared
that by the time he left Riyadh,

2332
02:08:32,405 --> 02:08:37,476
that Cristiano Ronaldo himself
would be begging for Carmelo's autograph

2333
02:08:37,509 --> 02:08:39,962
as the new United States Champion.

2334
02:08:39,996 --> 02:08:42,415
And Carmelo doubled down on bringing back
the spinner title

2335
02:08:42,447 --> 02:08:46,384
-when he wins the United States title.
-[Michael] Interesting, wouldn't it?

2336
02:08:46,419 --> 02:08:49,254
♪ 'Cause I'm the greatest, ain't no hatin'
I'm the best here! ♪

2337
02:08:49,288 --> 02:08:51,257
♪ You want your shot
Well, I guess you wait… ♪

2338
02:08:51,290 --> 02:08:52,674
[song concludes]

2339
02:08:52,708 --> 02:08:55,010
["Conquistar" playing]

2340
02:08:57,163 --> 02:08:59,648
♪ El ídolo ♪

2341
02:09:12,978 --> 02:09:14,664
♪ El ídolo… ♪

2342
02:09:14,696 --> 02:09:18,918
[Mike] Next,
from Gómez Palacio, Durango, Mexico,

2343
02:09:18,951 --> 02:09:23,255
weighing in at 230 pounds,

2344
02:09:23,289 --> 02:09:26,442
Andrade!

2345
02:09:26,474 --> 02:09:30,679
[Michael] You know, Carmelo Hayes
and Andrade, former NXT champions.

2346
02:09:30,713 --> 02:09:33,715
And I do wanna mention,
speaking about NXT,

2347
02:09:33,749 --> 02:09:38,737
NXT will be on Wednesday night
this coming week on the USA Network,

2348
02:09:38,771 --> 02:09:41,190
2300 Arena, in Philadelphia.

2349
02:09:41,223 --> 02:09:44,277
And Trick Williams,
Carmelo Hayes's old running buddy,

2350
02:09:44,309 --> 02:09:48,246
is gonna team up
with Hall of Famer Bubba Ray Dudley

2351
02:09:48,281 --> 02:09:52,384
in a tag team match against Ethan Page
and Ridge Holland at NXT.

2352
02:09:52,418 --> 02:09:54,085
[Graves] It's gonna be
an old school throwdown

2353
02:09:54,120 --> 02:09:56,989
at the corner of Swanson and Ritner.
Don't miss NXT.

2354
02:09:57,022 --> 02:10:01,076
But right now, it is all about
the United States Championship.

2355
02:10:01,110 --> 02:10:04,897
Let's talk about the history
between just Andrade and Carmelo, Cole.

2356
02:10:04,929 --> 02:10:10,419
We were robbed of a decisive Game Seven
due to LA Knight and his ego

2357
02:10:10,452 --> 02:10:12,821
and his lack of willingness
to officiate properly.

2358
02:10:12,855 --> 02:10:15,924
But the first six matches
instant classics,

2359
02:10:15,958 --> 02:10:19,829
star-making performances
week after week for both the winners

2360
02:10:19,862 --> 02:10:22,281
and losers of all of those matches.

2361
02:10:22,315 --> 02:10:25,701
It's rare to see
that type of talent at this level.

2362
02:10:25,735 --> 02:10:27,969
[Michael] LA Knight said
he had to make them pay

2363
02:10:28,004 --> 02:10:31,607
because they put their hands on me
and nobody can touch me.

2364
02:10:31,639 --> 02:10:35,378
But because of those actions,
LA Knight finds himself in trouble tonight

2365
02:10:35,411 --> 02:10:38,848
in a Triple Threat Match
where the first man to gain pinfall

2366
02:10:38,880 --> 02:10:40,566
or submission will become the champion

2367
02:10:40,598 --> 02:10:44,337
so knight doesn't even have to be involved
in the decision to lose the title.

2368
02:10:44,370 --> 02:10:48,023
[Graves] I think it's safe to say
LA Knight royally stepped in it tonight.

2369
02:10:51,477 --> 02:10:53,862
-[song concludes]
-[indistinct chatter]

2370
02:10:54,714 --> 02:10:59,367
-["Welcome to LA" playing]
-[crowd cheering]

2371
02:11:08,044 --> 02:11:11,464
[Mike] And their opponent,
from Los Angeles, California,

2372
02:11:11,496 --> 02:11:14,200
weighing in at 240 pounds,

2373
02:11:14,232 --> 02:11:19,271
he is the United States Champion,

2374
02:11:19,304 --> 02:11:23,425
-LA Knight!
-[crowd] LA Knight! [cheering]

2375
02:11:23,459 --> 02:11:26,579
[Michael] You know, Cody,
last year, right here at Crown Jewel--

2376
02:11:26,612 --> 02:11:28,397
-[Graves] I'm Corey.
-[Michael] What did I say?

2377
02:11:28,431 --> 02:11:30,482
-[Graves] You called me Cody again.
-[Michael] Oh.

2378
02:11:30,516 --> 02:11:33,068
I've had a great night
with names. [chuckles]

2379
02:11:33,102 --> 02:11:37,005
Cora Jade in the Countdown Show.
Cody here tonight at ringside.

2380
02:11:37,039 --> 02:11:39,191
Well, it's hard.
Cody, Corey, two of my best friends.

2381
02:11:39,224 --> 02:11:40,192
What are you going to do, right?

2382
02:11:40,226 --> 02:11:43,579
Nonetheless, let's talk about this now
because last year,

2383
02:11:43,612 --> 02:11:47,098
right here in Riyadh at Crown Jewel,
we crowned a new United States Champion.

2384
02:11:47,133 --> 02:11:50,286
Logan Paul won the title here
over Rey Mysterio.

2385
02:11:50,318 --> 02:11:53,856
LA Knight took that title
from Logan Paul back at SummerSlam.

2386
02:11:53,888 --> 02:11:56,308
[Graves] Listen, LA Knight vowed
to be a fighting champion,

2387
02:11:56,342 --> 02:11:59,027
and to an extent,
I could say he's lived up to the promise,

2388
02:11:59,061 --> 02:12:03,299
but LA Knight has been so embroiled
with his personal and egotistical issues

2389
02:12:03,331 --> 02:12:05,366
with Carmelo Hayes, with Andrade,

2390
02:12:05,401 --> 02:12:09,554
that LA Knight has really neglected
the rest of the roster of opportunity

2391
02:12:09,605 --> 02:12:12,208
-at his United States Gold.
-[Michael] Thanks, Corey.

2392
02:12:15,326 --> 02:12:17,312
[indistinct chatter]

2393
02:12:17,346 --> 02:12:18,914
[Michael] So, we got
Triple Threat rules tonight.

2394
02:12:18,947 --> 02:12:22,902
First man to gain pinfall or submission
will become the United States Champion.

2395
02:12:25,286 --> 02:12:28,156
Who do you give the edge to
in this particular matchup?

2396
02:12:28,190 --> 02:12:30,543
[Graves] I think in any circumstance,
any championship match,

2397
02:12:30,576 --> 02:12:33,295
you want to give the edge
to the reigning champion.

2398
02:12:33,329 --> 02:12:35,313
LA Knight's got confidence on his side.

2399
02:12:35,347 --> 02:12:37,849
That's one thing Knight
absolutely never lacks.

2400
02:12:37,883 --> 02:12:41,036
He's extremely proud of
what he's done as United States Champion

2401
02:12:41,070 --> 02:12:43,038
and shows no signs of slowing down.

2402
02:12:43,071 --> 02:12:44,190
-[Michael] Oh, and here we go.
-[bell ringing]

2403
02:12:44,255 --> 02:12:46,474
[Michael] Andrade
and Carmelo Hayes going after one another.

2404
02:12:46,509 --> 02:12:49,462
LA Knight gonna sit back and watch
and feel smart for the champ.

2405
02:12:49,545 --> 02:12:51,263
[Graves] That's a brilliant decision
by LA Knight.

2406
02:12:51,297 --> 02:12:54,165
Let Andrade and Carmelo take out
their issues on one another,

2407
02:12:54,333 --> 02:12:56,285
try to pick the bones when applicable.

2408
02:12:56,802 --> 02:13:01,307
[Michael] Again, the title,
three matches apiece in their series.

2409
02:13:01,339 --> 02:13:03,209
Last match, of course, with no decision,

2410
02:13:03,241 --> 02:13:04,777
because the official,
LA Knight, got involved.

2411
02:13:04,876 --> 02:13:07,780
And here's LA Knight now,
going to work on his opponents.

2412
02:13:07,812 --> 02:13:11,400
[crowd cheering]

2413
02:13:11,433 --> 02:13:15,487
[Graves] Left and right
from the Mega Star, down goes Hayes.

2414
02:13:15,521 --> 02:13:18,389
-[LA Knight cheers]
-[crowd cheers]

2415
02:13:18,424 --> 02:13:21,326
[Michael] WWE fans loving LA Knight.

2416
02:13:25,481 --> 02:13:27,616
[Michael] And a double kick
to the champion,

2417
02:13:27,650 --> 02:13:31,437
-and Knight collapses outside the ring.
-[crowd cheering, applauding]

2418
02:13:31,469 --> 02:13:35,273
[Michael] Now, Hayes and Andrade,
if they can take Knight out,

2419
02:13:35,307 --> 02:13:37,826
they can turn this
into a one-on-one matchup.

2420
02:13:37,860 --> 02:13:41,347
[Graves] It looked like Carmelo
was attempting to tell Andrade what to do,

2421
02:13:41,379 --> 02:13:45,384
and Andrade, well,
he wasn't too eager to listen.

2422
02:13:45,416 --> 02:13:47,620
Hayes lands on his feet.

2423
02:13:47,686 --> 02:13:49,788
-Andrade misses wildly.
-[Michael] Carmelo!

2424
02:13:49,821 --> 02:13:56,462
Oh! Great flying forearm,
clothesline by Hayes, kicking out Andrade.

2425
02:13:56,495 --> 02:13:59,281
[Graves] Tremendous athleticism
on display from Hayes,

2426
02:13:59,315 --> 02:14:01,066
and LA Knight on the outside.

2427
02:14:01,099 --> 02:14:04,452
[Michael] Dripping Hayes up,
and now bounced off our announce table.

2428
02:14:04,486 --> 02:14:06,655
And now, dribbling Carmelo Hayes

2429
02:14:06,688 --> 02:14:08,924
right off the announce desk
in front of us.

2430
02:14:09,724 --> 02:14:11,009
LA Knight keeps that up.

2431
02:14:11,043 --> 02:14:14,079
[Graves] Carmelo Hayes going to look
like the Dwayne Wade statue.

2432
02:14:14,112 --> 02:14:16,432
[crowd cheering]

2433
02:14:16,999 --> 02:14:18,099
[Graves] Look out!

2434
02:14:19,485 --> 02:14:22,804
Face first goes Carmelo Hayes.

2435
02:14:25,773 --> 02:14:28,811
And Andrade now,
and LA Knight up on the apron.

2436
02:14:33,132 --> 02:14:35,701
[Michael] And now, LA Knight in control,
Carmelo Hayes back out

2437
02:14:35,784 --> 02:14:37,335
of the apron, at Knight now.

2438
02:14:37,402 --> 02:14:39,754
[Graves] Sends Carmelo in,
right on top of Andrade!

2439
02:14:39,788 --> 02:14:42,374
-[Michael] Andrade is--
-[Graves] Down! DDT!

2440
02:14:45,210 --> 02:14:49,365
Andrade very wisely keeping
the opportunity alive for himself

2441
02:14:49,397 --> 02:14:51,282
by breaking up the pinfall attempt.

2442
02:14:54,436 --> 02:14:58,022
[Michael] And Hayes, off the second rope,
Andrade caught him there.

2443
02:14:58,057 --> 02:15:00,659
Oh my goodness, off the second rope!

2444
02:15:00,726 --> 02:15:04,480
[Graves] Inverted Spanish fly-cover
by Andrade, but Knight is right there.

2445
02:15:04,513 --> 02:15:07,599
[Michael] Yup,
protecting his Championship.

2446
02:15:07,650 --> 02:15:10,736
Andrade, flying forearm,
takes Knight down.

2447
02:15:10,768 --> 02:15:12,888
[crowd cheering]

2448
02:15:12,920 --> 02:15:16,875
[Michael] Chip up by Andrade El Ídolo,
now in control.

2449
02:15:17,910 --> 02:15:21,045
The third-generation superstar
from Mexico,

2450
02:15:21,080 --> 02:15:24,333
former NXT Champ,
US Champ, current Speed Champion.

2451
02:15:25,884 --> 02:15:27,102
-Every Tuesday.
-[Graves] That's right!

2452
02:15:27,135 --> 02:15:30,289
-[Michael] Oh, that's every Wednesday.
-[Graves] Every Wednesday.

2453
02:15:31,255 --> 02:15:34,893
Here comes Andrade,
and Carmelo Hayes seeing shadows.

2454
02:15:35,861 --> 02:15:37,579
[Michael] And now, LA Knight,

2455
02:15:37,612 --> 02:15:39,764
hopping out to the apron, to the floor.

2456
02:15:40,683 --> 02:15:41,866
[Graves] Now, Andrade…

2457
02:15:43,602 --> 02:15:45,103
looking ahead, up top.

2458
02:15:51,777 --> 02:15:52,811
[Graves] Oh my God!

2459
02:15:52,844 --> 02:15:54,596
[Michael] Oh my goodness,
taking out LA Knight!

2460
02:15:54,629 --> 02:15:58,517
I thought he was going for Hayes,
but he decided to take out the champ.

2461
02:15:58,549 --> 02:16:00,402
Can you believe that?

2462
02:16:00,436 --> 02:16:02,504
[Graves] Unbelievable!

2463
02:16:02,538 --> 02:16:04,322
[crowd chanting] This is awesome!

2464
02:16:04,356 --> 02:16:08,861
-[Graves] And now, Carmelo Hayes--
-[Michael] Incoming! Down goes Andrade!

2465
02:16:08,893 --> 02:16:12,897
[Graves] Hayes flexing on his own now,
making the climb to the top turnbuckle.

2466
02:16:12,931 --> 02:16:15,200
[Michael] He realizes
the champ's in trouble.

2467
02:16:15,233 --> 02:16:17,803
Hayes, top rope!
Went for Nothing But Net.

2468
02:16:17,835 --> 02:16:19,871
LA Knight able to run out of harm's way.

2469
02:16:19,905 --> 02:16:23,358
-[Michael] BFT-- No! Counter by Hayes!
-[Graves] Hayes put on the brakes.

2470
02:16:23,392 --> 02:16:25,494
[Michael] What a great counter by Hayes!

2471
02:16:28,112 --> 02:16:29,615
Went for a BFT again.

2472
02:16:29,647 --> 02:16:32,717
This time Andrade catches Knight
with a back elbow.

2473
02:16:34,118 --> 02:16:35,987
Hayes now-- Oh, First 48!

2474
02:16:36,020 --> 02:16:37,690
[Graves] Into the senton on Knight,

2475
02:16:37,772 --> 02:16:39,674
Carmelo Hayes closing in on the win.

2476
02:16:39,708 --> 02:16:41,677
[Michael] Andrade driven onto Knight,

2477
02:16:41,709 --> 02:16:45,396
Carmelo Hayes now,
going to pin both men for the victory!

2478
02:16:47,616 --> 02:16:50,952
[Graves] Carmelo Hayes
was cooking for the moment.

2479
02:16:50,985 --> 02:16:54,272
The action, fast and furious as expected.

2480
02:16:54,306 --> 02:16:57,876
First, Andrade
just reversing course to the shock

2481
02:16:57,910 --> 02:17:02,231
of everyone in the arena,
including LA Knight below.

2482
02:17:02,263 --> 02:17:05,216
Carmelo Hayes would answer
with a dive of his own.

2483
02:17:05,250 --> 02:17:08,687
Here's a suplex into a cutter
on top of Knight,

2484
02:17:08,721 --> 02:17:10,589
covering both superstars.

2485
02:17:10,621 --> 02:17:14,743
Carmelo Hayes almost had
the most definitive win of his career.

2486
02:17:16,594 --> 02:17:21,250
[Michael] Fast-paced, energetic matchup
for the United States Championship.

2487
02:17:21,282 --> 02:17:23,652
Carmelo Hayes went for a Tornado DDT,

2488
02:17:23,684 --> 02:17:25,938
Andrade blocked,
kick right to the midsection.

2489
02:17:27,306 --> 02:17:29,241
[Michael] Andrade now-- Oh goodness!

2490
02:17:29,273 --> 02:17:31,126
[Graves] Destroyer takes down Hayes.

2491
02:17:31,160 --> 02:17:32,710
[Michael] And now,
Hayes and Knight are both down,

2492
02:17:32,744 --> 02:17:34,645
and it's Andrade's opportunity.

2493
02:17:34,680 --> 02:17:38,833
[crowd chanting]

2494
02:17:41,502 --> 02:17:43,422
[Graves] A few moments away
from a brand-new

2495
02:17:43,455 --> 02:17:46,808
Campeón of El Estados Unidos, Cole.

2496
02:17:46,841 --> 02:17:47,910
We're working on that.

2497
02:17:47,942 --> 02:17:49,193
-Andrade…
-[Michael] You've been practicing…

2498
02:17:49,227 --> 02:17:50,862
…from the top turnbuckle.

2499
02:17:52,914 --> 02:17:55,234
[Michael] Andrade gonna fly,
lands on his feet,

2500
02:17:55,267 --> 02:17:56,535
catches Knight on the other side.

2501
02:17:56,567 --> 02:17:59,188
Cover now, for the win
and the championship!

2502
02:17:59,221 --> 02:18:01,556
And Carmelo breaks things up.

2503
02:18:03,674 --> 02:18:05,576
[crowd cheering]

2504
02:18:07,011 --> 02:18:09,865
[Graves] And again, it's never
about assisting your opponent

2505
02:18:09,897 --> 02:18:12,216
when breaking up a pinfall attempt
or a submission.

2506
02:18:12,251 --> 02:18:15,454
It's always about preserving
your own opportunity

2507
02:18:15,486 --> 02:18:18,806
to leave this matchup
with the United States Championship.

2508
02:18:18,841 --> 02:18:20,441
[Michael] Sold out crowd
loving this matchup.

2509
02:18:20,475 --> 02:18:24,296
The Triple Threat for the US title,
here tonight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

2510
02:18:24,329 --> 02:18:26,498
Big chop by Carmelo Hayes.

2511
02:18:34,239 --> 02:18:35,974
[Michael] This is the pace we expected.

2512
02:18:36,008 --> 02:18:39,477
[crowd cheering, applauding]

2513
02:18:41,180 --> 02:18:43,431
[Graves] Hayes now,
making a climb to the top.

2514
02:18:45,066 --> 02:18:46,518
Dragging Andrade with him.

2515
02:18:49,003 --> 02:18:52,508
Will be a high risk.
Will it pay off for Hayes?

2516
02:18:53,909 --> 02:18:56,428
[Michael] Or will it pay off for--
Andrade!

2517
02:18:56,460 --> 02:18:59,314
Beautiful reversal! Cover!

2518
02:18:59,348 --> 02:19:00,499
[crowd counting]

2519
02:19:00,531 --> 02:19:02,216
[Michael] Hayes kicks at two!

2520
02:19:02,768 --> 02:19:06,487
Andrade, that close
to the United States Championship.

2521
02:19:06,521 --> 02:19:08,656
[Graves] When you've competed
six times in a row

2522
02:19:08,690 --> 02:19:10,242
against a high-level competitor,

2523
02:19:10,275 --> 02:19:12,610
you're bound to become familiar
with their offense.

2524
02:19:12,644 --> 02:19:15,180
Andrade, obviously, a step ahead of Hayes.

2525
02:19:15,214 --> 02:19:17,266
[Michael] And now, the champ, LA Knight,
looking to take advantage

2526
02:19:17,298 --> 02:19:19,467
of the damage those two did
to one another.

2527
02:19:22,187 --> 02:19:25,289
[crowd cheering]

2528
02:19:25,324 --> 02:19:28,777
[Michael] Top rope!
Oh, down go both Melo and Andrade!

2529
02:19:28,809 --> 02:19:29,962
Going to cover both men.

2530
02:19:29,994 --> 02:19:32,981
-[Graves] For the Champion.
-[Michael] And a kick out.

2531
02:19:33,014 --> 02:19:35,500
[Graves] I got to be honest, I'm loving
these double pinfall attempts.

2532
02:19:35,534 --> 02:19:38,352
They haven't been successful yet,
but what better way

2533
02:19:38,386 --> 02:19:41,272
to earn the bragging rights
in the wake of this matchup.

2534
02:19:41,306 --> 02:19:42,858
"I pinned both opponents,"

2535
02:19:42,891 --> 02:19:45,561
which LA Knight very nearly did
right here.

2536
02:19:45,593 --> 02:19:47,412
[Michael] To make sure
that nobody gets a rematch.

2537
02:19:47,446 --> 02:19:48,881
[Graves] Absolutely.

2538
02:19:49,547 --> 02:19:53,001
-[crowd chanting] This is awesome!
-[Michael] Indeed it is.

2539
02:19:53,635 --> 02:19:56,455
Knight, Andrade, and Carmelo Hayes.

2540
02:20:02,327 --> 02:20:04,029
[Michael] Knight with a shot
to the kidney,

2541
02:20:04,062 --> 02:20:05,631
Andrade with a back elbow.

2542
02:20:05,663 --> 02:20:07,416
Knight still-- He keeps coming though,

2543
02:20:07,449 --> 02:20:08,634
keeps moving forward.

2544
02:20:09,768 --> 02:20:12,354
Not that time. Hayes with a kick.

2545
02:20:13,689 --> 02:20:16,391
[Graves] And again we go
to the high-rent district.

2546
02:20:19,561 --> 02:20:23,231
[Michael] Andrade,
able to slip out underneath.

2547
02:20:23,849 --> 02:20:25,417
LA Knight now-- Oh, oh, oh!

2548
02:20:25,449 --> 02:20:28,437
[Graves] Oh, and Knight
just could have tossed him-- What?

2549
02:20:28,470 --> 02:20:30,339
[Michael] Maybe not, right back up.

2550
02:20:30,372 --> 02:20:32,608
-Andrade down face first!
-[crowd exclaiming]

2551
02:20:33,942 --> 02:20:35,794
[Michael] And again, it is hot
and humid in this arena,

2552
02:20:35,827 --> 02:20:37,011
those ropes are slippery.

2553
02:20:37,045 --> 02:20:40,265
[Graves] I think Carmelo Hayes
is understanding what's happening.

2554
02:20:40,299 --> 02:20:42,884
[Michael] His opportunity now,
Carmelo Hayes!

2555
02:20:43,452 --> 02:20:47,072
Nothing But Net
to the champion for the title!

2556
02:20:47,105 --> 02:20:48,090
Hook at the leg!

2557
02:20:48,123 --> 02:20:51,026
And Andrade breaks it up
at two and a half!

2558
02:20:52,627 --> 02:20:54,512
[Graves] Andrade playing spoiler

2559
02:20:54,546 --> 02:20:57,633
on the best shot Carmelo
has had thus far.

2560
02:20:57,666 --> 02:20:59,952
Here we see Nothing But Net!

2561
02:21:00,469 --> 02:21:05,056
Carmelo Hayes shoots his shot,
deep hook at the leg.

2562
02:21:05,090 --> 02:21:08,894
And Andrade keeps this one alive.

2563
02:21:08,927 --> 02:21:10,462
[Michael] Hayes cannot believe

2564
02:21:10,494 --> 02:21:13,131
that he's not
the United States Champion right now.

2565
02:21:20,105 --> 02:21:21,672
Puts him up, looking for The Message.

2566
02:21:21,707 --> 02:21:24,475
Carmelo Hayes drives him into the corner.

2567
02:21:25,711 --> 02:21:27,679
[Graves] Super kick, takes down Knight.

2568
02:21:28,930 --> 02:21:30,882
Andrade answers with a boot of his own.

2569
02:21:31,633 --> 02:21:34,653
[Michael] Andrade now going to drag
Melo up on the ropes.

2570
02:21:34,686 --> 02:21:37,689
-We've seen Andrade do this before.
-[Graves] Yes, we have.

2571
02:21:38,190 --> 02:21:39,824
[Michael] Melo, though,
able to counter again,

2572
02:21:39,858 --> 02:21:42,210
bounces the back
of his neck off the turnbuckle.

2573
02:21:44,596 --> 02:21:46,248
Hayes could be looking
for the face buster.

2574
02:21:46,280 --> 02:21:48,199
-[Graves] Oh!
-[Michael] BFT!

2575
02:21:48,233 --> 02:21:51,069
-By LA Knight! Cover!
-[crowd counting]

2576
02:21:51,103 --> 02:21:52,738
-[Michael] Knight retains!
-[bell ringing]

2577
02:21:52,770 --> 02:21:54,840
-[Michael] What a match!
-[Graves] Wow!

2578
02:21:54,922 --> 02:21:56,091
["Welcome To LA" playing]

2579
02:21:56,124 --> 02:21:57,559
[announcer] Here is your winner

2580
02:21:57,591 --> 02:22:00,112
and still

2581
02:22:00,145 --> 02:22:06,484
the United States Champion, LA Knight!

2582
02:22:06,568 --> 02:22:08,869
-[crowd cheering]
-[Graves] The stakes were high.

2583
02:22:08,904 --> 02:22:14,760
The energy was off the charts,
but LA Knight able to turn away

2584
02:22:14,793 --> 02:22:19,197
the challenges of two
world-class superstars

2585
02:22:19,231 --> 02:22:21,683
in Andrade and Carmelo Hayes.

2586
02:22:21,716 --> 02:22:23,100
Here are the closing moments.

2587
02:22:23,135 --> 02:22:26,404
Hayes looking for the facebuster
he uses so well.

2588
02:22:27,021 --> 02:22:29,975
Knight in the right place,
at the right time,

2589
02:22:30,008 --> 02:22:34,079
-a BFT for Carmelo Hayes!
-[bell ringing]

2590
02:22:34,696 --> 02:22:38,683
[Graves] And still
your United States Champion,

2591
02:22:38,716 --> 02:22:42,687
the megastar LA Knight.

2592
02:22:42,721 --> 02:22:44,489
[Michael] Big win for Knight here tonight

2593
02:22:44,523 --> 02:22:49,461
and continues to reign
as the United States Champion.

2594
02:22:50,761 --> 02:22:52,814
[LA Knight speaks indistinctly]

2595
02:23:12,250 --> 02:23:13,785
[song concludes]

2596
02:23:14,820 --> 02:23:17,655
[Michael] And earlier tonight,
Liv Morgan was crowned

2597
02:23:17,689 --> 02:23:20,975
the very first ever Women's
Crown Jewel Champion.

2598
02:23:21,009 --> 02:23:25,529
Who will join her
in making history tonight in Riyadh?

2599
02:23:25,564 --> 02:23:27,032
[hip-hop music playing]

2600
02:23:27,065 --> 02:23:30,001
[Michael] And here,
under the night skies of Saudi Arabia,

2601
02:23:30,035 --> 02:23:31,336
an inaugural event will occur

2602
02:23:31,368 --> 02:23:34,606
between the two
most powerful Superstars in WWE.

2603
02:23:34,706 --> 02:23:36,323
World Heavyweight Champion Gunther

2604
02:23:36,358 --> 02:23:40,362
will face WWE Undisputed World Champion,
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes,

2605
02:23:40,395 --> 02:23:43,365
to become the first ever
Men's Crown Jewel Champion,

2606
02:23:43,398 --> 02:23:44,516
right after this break.

2607
02:23:44,549 --> 02:23:49,321
For now, take a look
at how the two most biggest forces in WWE

2608
02:23:49,354 --> 02:23:52,056
are still standing,
and they come face-to-face with each other

2609
02:23:52,090 --> 02:23:54,526
for a chance to make history tonight.

2610
02:23:59,264 --> 02:24:00,799
[dramatic music playing]

2611
02:24:00,832 --> 02:24:05,837
[Triple H] It will be the beginning
of a new era for WWE.

2612
02:24:06,505 --> 02:24:09,107
This is us creating a moment in time.

2613
02:24:09,174 --> 02:24:12,911
[Jesse] This is the biggest match
in the history of professional wrestling

2614
02:24:13,528 --> 02:24:17,181
[Gorilla] Tonight history will be made,
all of these fans are a big part of it.

2615
02:24:17,215 --> 02:24:18,934
[Ross] It don't get no bigger than this,

2616
02:24:18,966 --> 02:24:21,219
this is what our business is all about.

2617
02:24:21,286 --> 02:24:26,323
[announcer] …and new
World Heavyweight Champion…

2618
02:24:26,358 --> 02:24:29,561
[Triple H] At Crown Jewel,
we will make history.

2619
02:24:29,594 --> 02:24:34,198
[Ross] Quite frankly, a match
I thought I would never, ever see.

2620
02:24:35,167 --> 02:24:42,007
[Triple H] Our reigning WWE Champion
will face our reigning world champion.

2621
02:24:43,408 --> 02:24:45,560
[Michael] Mankind has achieved his dream!

2622
02:24:45,594 --> 02:24:48,145
Eddie Guerrero is champion!

2623
02:24:48,180 --> 02:24:51,249
There will be a definitive winner.

2624
02:24:51,283 --> 02:24:53,752
[announcer] And new…

2625
02:24:53,785 --> 02:24:56,555
[Triple H] And that winner will be crowned

2626
02:24:56,588 --> 02:25:02,594
2024's Crown Jewel Champion.

2627
02:25:02,627 --> 02:25:09,583
Fifty carats of diamonds that will signify
the winner as the best of the best.

2628
02:25:13,872 --> 02:25:20,395
[Michael] It's champion versus champion,
who will be the best of the best?

2629
02:25:22,514 --> 02:25:26,484
[Triple H] I would wonder
what would happen if Bruno Sammartino…

2630
02:25:27,319 --> 02:25:29,588
In order to be on top,
you have to be a winner.

2631
02:25:29,621 --> 02:25:32,274
[Triple H] …were to step into the ring
with Harley Race.

2632
02:25:32,306 --> 02:25:37,095
Right here, daddy,
is the Muhammad Ali of it all.

2633
02:25:39,413 --> 02:25:41,600
[Triple H] What would happen
if Backlund was to step into the ring

2634
02:25:41,633 --> 02:25:43,168
with Nick Bockwinkel?

2635
02:25:43,201 --> 02:25:46,087
What would happen
if Ric Flair, at his peak…

2636
02:25:46,838 --> 02:25:51,276
I'm the Nature Boy. Whoo!
You know why? Because it says so.

2637
02:25:51,309 --> 02:25:53,612
[Tripple H] …stepped into the ring
with Hulk Hogan.

2638
02:25:53,645 --> 02:25:56,848
[commentator] We have a new champion!
Hulkomania is here.

2639
02:25:58,216 --> 02:26:01,853
This is us creating a moment
to take two great champions

2640
02:26:01,886 --> 02:26:06,791
and determine one time
who is the absolute best.

2641
02:26:11,613 --> 02:26:14,115
[epic music playing]

2642
02:26:15,283 --> 02:26:18,086
[Gunther] I am the greatest
professional wrestler

2643
02:26:18,118 --> 02:26:20,137
in this company right now.

2644
02:26:20,639 --> 02:26:26,610
[announcer] The Ring General, Gunther!

2645
02:26:28,430 --> 02:26:30,315
[crowd cheers]

2646
02:26:34,536 --> 02:26:38,422
In regards to this
Crown Jewel Championship,

2647
02:26:38,506 --> 02:26:41,592
it's not about the next one.
It's not about the last one.

2648
02:26:41,626 --> 02:26:44,462
It's about who is going
to be the first one.

2649
02:26:46,197 --> 02:26:48,433
[Barrett] Destiny awaits.

2650
02:26:48,466 --> 02:26:52,671
[Gunther] I am greatness personified.

2651
02:26:54,306 --> 02:26:56,457
[Cody] One champion to another…

2652
02:26:57,792 --> 02:27:03,315
when it comes to Crown Jewel,
you play the game not to lose

2653
02:27:03,348 --> 02:27:05,016
but you play to win.

2654
02:27:05,050 --> 02:27:06,384
[inaudible]

2655
02:27:06,935 --> 02:27:10,105
[Triple H] Welcome to a new time.

2656
02:27:11,789 --> 02:27:14,426
To a new era!

2657
02:27:15,126 --> 02:27:17,429
[Michael] Who will leave the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia

2658
02:27:17,462 --> 02:27:20,615
the first ever Crown Jewel Champion?

2659
02:27:24,219 --> 02:27:26,136
[music concludes]

2660
02:27:29,157 --> 02:27:30,375
-[crowd cheering]
-[hip-hop music playing]

2661
02:27:30,408 --> 02:27:33,494
[Michael] Liv Morgan won
the Women's Crown Jewel Championship

2662
02:27:33,528 --> 02:27:38,166
a bit earlier on tonight,
and that is the Men's Crown Jewel title.

2663
02:27:38,198 --> 02:27:44,472
Over 3,300 embedded stones in this belt,
50 carats of diamonds,

2664
02:27:44,506 --> 02:27:48,943
250 total carat weight
for this championship.

2665
02:27:48,976 --> 02:27:53,280
Who will be crowned the first ever
Men's Crown Jewel Champion?

2666
02:27:59,854 --> 02:28:03,491
-["Prepare To Fight" playing]
-[crowd cheering]

2667
02:28:20,341 --> 02:28:22,177
[Michael]
Well, he is the King of the Ring.

2668
02:28:22,210 --> 02:28:26,297
He won that title back in Jeddah,
back in May here in Saudi Arabia,

2669
02:28:26,331 --> 02:28:30,201
and he has had an incredible
six months here in WWE.

2670
02:28:30,785 --> 02:28:33,654
Winning King of the Ring allowed Gunther
to go to SummerSlam

2671
02:28:33,688 --> 02:28:35,289
to challenge
the World Heavyweight Champion,

2672
02:28:35,323 --> 02:28:37,609
where he would beat
Damian Priest for the title.

2673
02:28:37,642 --> 02:28:40,728
He would then go on to take out
Randy Orton at Bash In Berlin.

2674
02:28:40,761 --> 02:28:42,447
Then he would take out Sami Zayn.

2675
02:28:43,114 --> 02:28:46,918
Gunther has been
on an incredible roll here at WWE.

2676
02:28:46,951 --> 02:28:49,854
[Graves] The Ring General tonight
feeling so confident,

2677
02:28:49,887 --> 02:28:51,873
we heard in the interview
with Joe Tessitore,

2678
02:28:51,905 --> 02:28:53,942
that Gunther is calling his shot.

2679
02:28:53,975 --> 02:28:56,377
Not only saying
that he was going to win this match,

2680
02:28:56,411 --> 02:29:00,698
but declaring he was going to put
Cody Rhodes to sleep.

2681
02:29:00,732 --> 02:29:03,217
He was going to choke out
The American Nightmare

2682
02:29:03,251 --> 02:29:07,305
and make himself
the definitive supreme champion in WWE.

2683
02:29:07,338 --> 02:29:08,439
[Michael] This is the first time

2684
02:29:08,473 --> 02:29:11,208
that Cody and Gunther
have ever met one-on-one.

2685
02:29:11,242 --> 02:29:15,346
However, Cody Rhodes
did eliminate Gunther the last two years

2686
02:29:15,380 --> 02:29:18,750
in the Royal Rumble match,
and Gunther has not forgotten that.

2687
02:29:20,185 --> 02:29:23,605
[Graves] Well, Cody Rhodes fancies himself
the quarterback of WWE.

2688
02:29:23,637 --> 02:29:27,692
He's about to step into the ring
with our answer to T. J. Watt.

2689
02:29:28,259 --> 02:29:31,079
Other side of the ball,
same malicious intent.

2690
02:29:35,483 --> 02:29:38,186
-[loud drums beating]
-[crowd cheering]

2691
02:29:38,219 --> 02:29:42,223
[Cody over speakers] Wrestling has more
than one royal family.

2692
02:29:42,257 --> 02:29:44,642
["Kingdom" playing]

2693
02:29:57,055 --> 02:30:00,258
♪ Adrenaline in my soul ♪

2694
02:30:00,291 --> 02:30:03,144
♪ Every fight out of control ♪

2695
02:30:03,528 --> 02:30:06,998
♪ Do it all to get them off their feet ♪

2696
02:30:09,184 --> 02:30:12,237
♪ Crowd is here, about to blow ♪

2697
02:30:12,437 --> 02:30:15,038
♪ Waitin' for me to start the show ♪

2698
02:30:15,073 --> 02:30:19,394
♪ Out the curtain, lights go up
I'm home ♪

2699
02:30:19,860 --> 02:30:21,863
♪ Whoa! ♪

2700
02:30:23,431 --> 02:30:27,135
♪ And my father said, when I was younger ♪

2701
02:30:28,086 --> 02:30:33,107
♪ Hard times breed better men
Better men! ♪

2702
02:30:33,625 --> 02:30:37,529
♪ You took it all away
I give it all away ♪

2703
02:30:37,595 --> 02:30:39,747
♪ Can't take my freedom ♪

2704
02:30:39,797 --> 02:30:43,017
♪ Here to change the game
A banner made of pain ♪

2705
02:30:43,318 --> 02:30:45,353
♪ I built my kingdom ♪

2706
02:30:45,436 --> 02:30:48,122
♪ Now you bow to me ♪

2707
02:30:48,206 --> 02:30:51,426
♪ You took my dreams but not my name ♪

2708
02:30:51,876 --> 02:30:55,346
♪ You'll follow me into the end ♪

2709
02:30:55,430 --> 02:30:57,632
♪ I am my kingdom ♪

2710
02:30:57,715 --> 02:31:00,068
♪ Lights go down, I'm ready now ♪

2711
02:31:00,118 --> 02:31:03,003
♪ Tear this roof off for the town ♪

2712
02:31:03,037 --> 02:31:07,958
♪ Gonna give 'em what they came to see ♪

2713
02:31:09,127 --> 02:31:12,029
♪ Hear the crowd on their toes ♪

2714
02:31:12,080 --> 02:31:15,082
♪ Ready for me to start the show ♪

2715
02:31:15,183 --> 02:31:19,654
♪ Out the curtain, lights go up
I'm home ♪

2716
02:31:19,737 --> 02:31:21,723
♪ Whoa! ♪

2717
02:31:23,625 --> 02:31:28,446
♪ And my father said, when I was younger ♪

2718
02:31:28,512 --> 02:31:33,534
♪ Hard times breed better men
Better men! ♪

2719
02:31:33,568 --> 02:31:37,271
♪ You took it all away
I give it all away ♪

2720
02:31:37,322 --> 02:31:39,624
♪ Can't take my freedom ♪

2721
02:31:39,724 --> 02:31:43,444
♪ Here to change the game
A banner made of pain ♪

2722
02:31:43,493 --> 02:31:45,330
♪ I built my kingdom ♪

2723
02:31:45,413 --> 02:31:48,483
♪ Now you bow to me ♪

2724
02:31:48,533 --> 02:31:51,586
♪ You took my dreams but not my name ♪

2725
02:31:51,636 --> 02:31:55,439
♪ You'll follow me into the end ♪

2726
02:31:55,539 --> 02:31:57,609
♪ I am my kingdom ♪

2727
02:31:57,675 --> 02:32:00,845
♪ You tried to tell me what to do ♪

2728
02:32:00,895 --> 02:32:04,064
♪ I saw the door and kicked it down ♪

2729
02:32:04,164 --> 02:32:05,883
♪ I stepped right over and right through ♪

2730
02:32:05,966 --> 02:32:07,568
[music fades]

2731
02:32:07,601 --> 02:32:10,253
-[bell ringing]
-[crowd applauding]

2732
02:32:15,376 --> 02:32:21,666
The following
is a Champion versus Champion match

2733
02:32:21,698 --> 02:32:24,686
to determine the first ever

2734
02:32:24,719 --> 02:32:30,574
Men's Crown Jewel Champion!

2735
02:32:31,091 --> 02:32:33,226
[crowd cheering]

2736
02:32:34,228 --> 02:32:39,216
Introducing first, from Vienna, Austria,

2737
02:32:39,250 --> 02:32:44,589
weighing in at 250 pounds,

2738
02:32:44,622 --> 02:32:51,612
he is the World Heavyweight Champion,

2739
02:32:51,846 --> 02:32:58,703
-The Ring General, Gunther!
-[crowd cheering]

2740
02:33:04,692 --> 02:33:08,980
And his opponent's, from Atlanta, Georgia,

2741
02:33:09,012 --> 02:33:14,118
weighing in at 222 pounds,

2742
02:33:14,152 --> 02:33:21,142
he is the undisputed WWE Champion,

2743
02:33:21,376 --> 02:33:25,196
The American Nightmare,

2744
02:33:25,229 --> 02:33:30,368
-Cody Rhodes!
-[crowd chanting] Cody Rhodes!

2745
02:33:32,520 --> 02:33:36,924
[Michael] Cody Rhodes is trying
to do something that his legendary father,

2746
02:33:36,957 --> 02:33:40,377
the late great "American Dream"
Dusty Rhodes, never accomplished.

2747
02:33:40,411 --> 02:33:43,314
And that's winning a major championship
on foreign soil.

2748
02:33:43,347 --> 02:33:44,782
Cody telling me earlier today,

2749
02:33:44,815 --> 02:33:48,569
that means a lot to him
and the legacy of the Rhodes family.

2750
02:33:48,603 --> 02:33:52,189
As he and Gunther battle it out,
Champion versus Champion

2751
02:33:52,223 --> 02:33:56,359
for the first time
over the Crown Jewel Championship.

2752
02:33:56,394 --> 02:33:58,779
[Graves] I discussed it briefly
on the kickoff show-- sorry,

2753
02:33:58,813 --> 02:34:00,931
the countdown show earlier tonight.

2754
02:34:00,965 --> 02:34:04,135
The mentality of these two superstars
could not be more different.

2755
02:34:04,168 --> 02:34:07,788
-Cody Rhodes thrives as the face of WWE.
-[crowd chanting]

2756
02:34:07,822 --> 02:34:12,059
[Graves] Cody aspires to be viewed
by the entire world as the quarterback.

2757
02:34:12,743 --> 02:34:14,579
However, you've got Gunther,

2758
02:34:14,612 --> 02:34:19,233
who just simply wants to be known
as the greatest wrestler on Earth.

2759
02:34:19,267 --> 02:34:22,086
Gunther loves the accolades,
he loves the money,

2760
02:34:22,119 --> 02:34:24,020
all the things that come with being great,

2761
02:34:24,055 --> 02:34:27,591
but Gunther does not care
about the adulation of the WWE Universe.

2762
02:34:27,625 --> 02:34:29,109
[Michael] And he doesn't want
to be bothered.

2763
02:34:29,143 --> 02:34:30,578
Let's put that out there, too.

2764
02:34:30,610 --> 02:34:32,246
-He doesn't want to be bothered with it.
-[bell ringing]

2765
02:34:32,279 --> 02:34:33,865
[Michael] He wants to focus
on his craft in the ring.

2766
02:34:33,898 --> 02:34:37,552
But in order to be a champion here
in WWE, and Gunther's learning this,

2767
02:34:37,585 --> 02:34:40,855
you've got to make time for the media.
You've got to make time for the WWE fans.

2768
02:34:40,887 --> 02:34:43,690
You know, you're carrying
the prize title of the company.

2769
02:34:44,258 --> 02:34:45,710
So, now it's Cody and Gunther.

2770
02:34:45,743 --> 02:34:48,813
We talked about this a lot
over the past couple of days.

2771
02:34:48,846 --> 02:34:52,699
The world has talked about Cody Rhodes
and his story for the past two years.

2772
02:34:52,733 --> 02:34:56,237
[crowd cheering, chanting]

2773
02:35:07,849 --> 02:35:12,270
[Graves] What an atmosphere tonight
in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

2774
02:35:12,303 --> 02:35:15,490
[Michael] And again, the world's talked
about Cody and finishing the story

2775
02:35:15,523 --> 02:35:18,826
and knocking off Roman Reigns
for the past two years now.

2776
02:35:18,859 --> 02:35:21,212
Over the last six months,
and we mentioned this earlier,

2777
02:35:21,244 --> 02:35:24,314
Gunther's accomplished so much
here in WWE.

2778
02:35:24,348 --> 02:35:26,067
And it sticks in Gunther's craw.

2779
02:35:26,100 --> 02:35:28,519
He's upset that he feels
like he's in the backseat

2780
02:35:28,553 --> 02:35:30,688
to Cody Rhodes as a champion.

2781
02:35:30,721 --> 02:35:34,141
[crowd chanting]

2782
02:35:39,747 --> 02:35:41,832
[Graves] Well,
that mentality for Gunther--

2783
02:35:41,866 --> 02:35:44,118
It's impossible to talk
over these maniacs tonight.

2784
02:35:44,151 --> 02:35:45,536
It is loud in here.

2785
02:35:46,470 --> 02:35:50,841
Gunther realizes that the best way
to put yourself in the driver's seat,

2786
02:35:50,875 --> 02:35:54,145
so to speak, to be viewed,
as perception is reality,

2787
02:35:54,178 --> 02:35:57,163
is by beating the other champion.
It removes all doubt.

2788
02:35:57,198 --> 02:36:01,302
If Gunther can do what he says
he's gonna do, put Cody to sleep tonight,

2789
02:36:01,903 --> 02:36:04,805
there will not be a man
or woman walking this earth

2790
02:36:04,839 --> 02:36:07,692
who can look at Gunther
and deny what he says he is,

2791
02:36:07,725 --> 02:36:09,694
the greatest champion in this business.

2792
02:36:09,726 --> 02:36:13,029
[crowd continues chanting]

2793
02:36:18,402 --> 02:36:21,472
[Michael] Gunther now,
front facelock on Cody.

2794
02:36:21,505 --> 02:36:23,323
[Graves] And this is just
a feeling out process

2795
02:36:23,357 --> 02:36:24,574
for both of these superstars.

2796
02:36:24,609 --> 02:36:27,461
I don't expect to see either superstar
take too high of a risk,

2797
02:36:27,494 --> 02:36:28,813
go for broke early on.

2798
02:36:28,846 --> 02:36:32,033
There's a healthy professional respect
for the capabilities

2799
02:36:32,065 --> 02:36:33,350
of one another in this matchup.

2800
02:36:33,384 --> 02:36:35,752
[Michael] Well, everybody talks
about the grappling of Gunther,

2801
02:36:35,786 --> 02:36:36,904
but what about Cody Rhodes?

2802
02:36:36,938 --> 02:36:39,457
Tremendous amateur background
for Cody as well.

2803
02:36:39,490 --> 02:36:41,175
[Graves] Well, Cody's no slouch at all.

2804
02:36:41,207 --> 02:36:44,812
I mean, there's no secret
that he is a great wrestler,

2805
02:36:44,845 --> 02:36:48,149
which is one of the many reasons
he is the Undisputed WWE Champion.

2806
02:36:49,533 --> 02:36:51,302
[Michael] When I talked to Gunther
a bit earlier today

2807
02:36:51,335 --> 02:36:54,154
about why it was so important
for him to choke out Cody

2808
02:36:54,188 --> 02:36:58,426
with the sleeper tonight, he said,
"Embarrassment, humiliation."

2809
02:36:59,743 --> 02:37:01,462
[Graves] And I don't know
if in Gunther's heart

2810
02:37:01,494 --> 02:37:02,980
that's truly what it means,

2811
02:37:03,014 --> 02:37:05,499
as much as I believe it's mind games
from The Ring General.

2812
02:37:05,533 --> 02:37:08,752
We saw a few weeks ago,
Gunther got so far under the skin

2813
02:37:08,786 --> 02:37:10,503
of Cody Rhodes, Cody snapped.

2814
02:37:10,538 --> 02:37:13,641
Cody lost his cool
and took the first shot at Gunther.

2815
02:37:13,674 --> 02:37:16,092
I guarantee you,
that's Gunther's strategy tonight.

2816
02:37:16,127 --> 02:37:19,096
Try to frustrate Rhodes,
try to take Cody off this game,

2817
02:37:19,130 --> 02:37:20,865
and then Gunther can pounce.

2818
02:37:20,898 --> 02:37:24,351
[Graves] Again, another great takedown
by Cody Rhodes countering Gunther

2819
02:37:24,385 --> 02:37:28,154
and controlling the arm
of the World Heavyweight Champion.

2820
02:37:28,839 --> 02:37:31,142
[Graves] And when you see
a tentative strategy from superstars

2821
02:37:31,175 --> 02:37:33,778
like we're seeing right now,
it's not because guys are afraid

2822
02:37:33,811 --> 02:37:35,179
to put the pedal to the metal.

2823
02:37:35,212 --> 02:37:39,900
It's that they realize
that one tiny flaw, one slight mistake,

2824
02:37:39,934 --> 02:37:42,303
will be capitalized on by their opponent

2825
02:37:42,336 --> 02:37:45,672
and could cost them the match,
thereby the Crown Jewel Championship.

2826
02:37:45,706 --> 02:37:48,326
[Michael] Gunther trying to power his way
out of it, not able to.

2827
02:37:48,359 --> 02:37:49,976
Cody hanging on to the arm.

2828
02:37:54,465 --> 02:37:56,216
[Graves] This is uncomfortable
for The Ring General,

2829
02:37:56,250 --> 02:37:57,918
but nowhere Gunther hasn't been before.

2830
02:37:57,952 --> 02:38:00,554
And Cody Rhodes right now
just trying to stay on offense.

2831
02:38:00,588 --> 02:38:04,375
Not looking to do anything rash.
Nothing too spectacular yet.

2832
02:38:05,076 --> 02:38:07,061
Oh, shoulder tackle.

2833
02:38:07,094 --> 02:38:08,846
[Michael] Gunther establishes
dominance there.

2834
02:38:08,878 --> 02:38:10,314
Cody quickly back to his feet.

2835
02:38:10,348 --> 02:38:13,367
Nice side headlock takedown by Gunther.

2836
02:38:15,485 --> 02:38:19,657
And that's as traditional as it gets,
but notice how Gunther was closing space

2837
02:38:19,689 --> 02:38:21,692
as Cody was standing up to his feet.

2838
02:38:21,725 --> 02:38:24,779
Before Cody even made it totally vertical,
Gunther had already applied

2839
02:38:24,812 --> 02:38:27,148
the side headlock
and taken the nightmare over.

2840
02:38:27,180 --> 02:38:30,401
[Michael] We've talked about this
many times, Corey, about Gunther.

2841
02:38:30,551 --> 02:38:33,287
There's very little
wasted motion with this man.

2842
02:38:33,320 --> 02:38:35,973
-Everything he does means something.
-[crowd cheering]

2843
02:38:36,507 --> 02:38:38,693
[Michael]
Delivered with purpose and malice.

2844
02:38:41,078 --> 02:38:42,930
It was a rabid crowd tonight.

2845
02:38:46,751 --> 02:38:48,752
[Graves] And again,
this is such a sound strategy

2846
02:38:48,786 --> 02:38:51,222
by the World Heavyweight Champion,
Gunther.

2847
02:38:51,255 --> 02:38:54,792
Gunther knows he's not gonna defeat
Cody Rhodes with a side headlock,

2848
02:38:54,824 --> 02:38:58,179
but what Cody's dealing with right now
is 250 pounds of Gunther

2849
02:38:58,212 --> 02:38:59,796
laying on his chest,

2850
02:38:59,830 --> 02:39:02,633
while simultaneously squeezing
along the jawline,

2851
02:39:02,666 --> 02:39:05,653
the temples of your head.
It's incredibly uncomfortable.

2852
02:39:05,686 --> 02:39:07,755
Perhaps not enough to force a submission,

2853
02:39:07,788 --> 02:39:09,806
but Cody knows
he can't stay here very long.

2854
02:39:09,840 --> 02:39:12,993
[Michael] And let's not forget,
it was just on this past SmackDown

2855
02:39:13,027 --> 02:39:16,747
that Gunther choked out Cody Rhodes.
Cody knows what it's all about.

2856
02:39:16,780 --> 02:39:18,983
He felt the sleeper hold on SmackDown.

2857
02:39:19,016 --> 02:39:20,785
And now Cody looking
for the cross-road snap there.

2858
02:39:20,951 --> 02:39:22,252
Take down by Gunther.

2859
02:39:22,386 --> 02:39:23,454
-And Gunther.
-[Graves] Here we go.

2860
02:39:23,487 --> 02:39:25,139
[Michael] And Cody able to count.

2861
02:39:25,922 --> 02:39:28,708
[crowd cheering]

2862
02:39:31,345 --> 02:39:33,347
[Michael] Cody just yelled at him
and said, "Not this time."

2863
02:39:33,380 --> 02:39:34,547
"Not like last night."

2864
02:39:53,583 --> 02:39:58,072
[Graves] And these fans are so passionate
here in Riyadh tonight.

2865
02:40:00,024 --> 02:40:03,344
Incredible atmosphere
for a big time title fight.

2866
02:40:08,866 --> 02:40:14,121
[crowd chanting indistinctly]

2867
02:40:14,154 --> 02:40:17,274
[Michael] This is for the first-ever
Crown Jewel Championship.

2868
02:40:17,408 --> 02:40:20,277
The ceremony for the winner of this match
and Liv Morgan…

2869
02:40:20,311 --> 02:40:21,612
-[Graves] Oh, ho!
-…earlier tonight,

2870
02:40:21,729 --> 02:40:24,014
will happen after this main event.

2871
02:40:24,047 --> 02:40:26,833
[Graves] Clearly, Rhodes did his homework,
blocked the chop of Gunther,

2872
02:40:26,867 --> 02:40:28,702
-and now Gunther--
-[Michael] Oh no!

2873
02:40:28,735 --> 02:40:32,773
Went for the bionic elbow
and got chopped out of his boots.

2874
02:40:32,806 --> 02:40:36,092
And now Gunther mocking the WWE fans.

2875
02:40:36,127 --> 02:40:38,562
[Graves chuckling]
With a flip flop and goodbye,

2876
02:40:38,596 --> 02:40:43,167
almost "Goodnight, Cody Rhodes,"
a thunderous chop by The Ring General.

2877
02:40:44,301 --> 02:40:46,937
[Michael] And just like that,
Gunther's taking control.

2878
02:40:46,971 --> 02:40:49,507
And now the beatdown is on.

2879
02:40:49,539 --> 02:40:53,594
[crowd cheering]

2880
02:40:53,627 --> 02:40:56,396
[Graves] If you've ever had
the displeasure of being struck

2881
02:40:56,430 --> 02:40:58,582
by one of Gunther's infamous chops,

2882
02:40:58,616 --> 02:41:02,419
they drive the breath right out of you,
even if you know it's coming.

2883
02:41:02,970 --> 02:41:05,606
It forces all the wind
right out of your lungs.

2884
02:41:05,639 --> 02:41:08,943
Your chest burns.
It is agonizing, and almost shocking.

2885
02:41:09,475 --> 02:41:12,413
It can throw you off your game,
just that impact that quick.

2886
02:41:12,446 --> 02:41:14,064
[Michael] Oh, leapfrog by the big man.

2887
02:41:14,148 --> 02:41:16,583
Cody Rhodes though,
underneath, hits him right.

2888
02:41:19,002 --> 02:41:23,007
-Now, Cody-- Gunther still on his feet.
-[crowd chanting] Olé, olé!

2889
02:41:23,123 --> 02:41:25,359
[Michael] Clothesline again.
Gunther still on his feet.

2890
02:41:25,392 --> 02:41:27,094
World Champ will not go down.

2891
02:41:27,610 --> 02:41:30,264
Cody Rhodes drives Gunther
outside the ring.

2892
02:41:30,296 --> 02:41:33,300
Gunther quickly tries to get
right back up to the apron.

2893
02:41:33,333 --> 02:41:36,502
[crowd cheering, applauding]

2894
02:41:36,537 --> 02:41:38,989
[crowd chanting]

2895
02:41:39,023 --> 02:41:40,341
-[Graves] Cody on the ropes.
-[Michael] Oh!

2896
02:41:40,374 --> 02:41:41,492
And he caught him with a kick.

2897
02:41:41,525 --> 02:41:44,828
Down goes Gunther right in front of us,
here at the announce table.

2898
02:41:47,448 --> 02:41:51,484
[Graves] Cody has acquired the target.
Gunther down on one knee at the moment.

2899
02:41:52,703 --> 02:41:54,438
-[Michael] Gunther quickly in the ring.
-[Graves] Uh-oh!

2900
02:41:54,538 --> 02:41:57,641
[Michael] Catches Cody in the sleeper.
Cody may have made a mistake.

2901
02:41:57,675 --> 02:42:00,344
Gunther though,
again, sent out of the ring by Cody.

2902
02:42:00,377 --> 02:42:03,447
And here comes Cody Rhodes.
Cody, Suicide Dive.

2903
02:42:03,480 --> 02:42:04,965
Gunther caught Cody

2904
02:42:04,999 --> 02:42:06,784
-and drives him into the apron.
-[Graves] Oh, ho, ho!

2905
02:42:06,817 --> 02:42:08,769
-[Michael] And a big chop!
-[Graves] Oh!

2906
02:42:10,237 --> 02:42:13,374
My goodness,
Rhodes believed he had daylight.

2907
02:42:13,407 --> 02:42:16,543
Cody thought he was going
to capitalize on the opening,

2908
02:42:17,077 --> 02:42:19,796
and Gunther turned the tables
just that quickly.

2909
02:42:21,582 --> 02:42:25,452
[Michael] Senior official, Chad Patton,
working this match-up,

2910
02:42:25,485 --> 02:42:28,722
will begin the count
with Rhodes down and out.

2911
02:42:28,756 --> 02:42:29,890
[Graves] Under a count out,

2912
02:42:29,924 --> 02:42:32,225
he's gonna force
a new champion regardless.

2913
02:42:32,259 --> 02:42:33,359
[Michael] Yep, indeed.

2914
02:42:35,011 --> 02:42:36,330
Gunther back to his feet,

2915
02:42:36,363 --> 02:42:38,782
Cody fights back into the ring
to beat the count.

2916
02:42:42,269 --> 02:42:46,155
Gunther just wears you down.
I mean, there's no other way to put it.

2917
02:42:46,189 --> 02:42:49,592
[Graves] Gunther's relentless.
He just continues to soldier forward.

2918
02:42:49,627 --> 02:42:52,262
He's more of a Terminator,
almost like an Ivan Drago.

2919
02:42:52,296 --> 02:42:53,447
This could look more like

2920
02:42:53,480 --> 02:42:55,315
-Ivan Drago versus Apollo Creed…
-[crowd chanting] Let's go, Cody!

2921
02:42:55,349 --> 02:42:57,768
…than Cody Rhodes versus Gunther
by the end of the night.

2922
02:42:57,801 --> 02:42:59,353
If Gunther keeps this up.

2923
02:42:59,386 --> 02:43:01,404
[crowd chanting] Let's go, Cody!

2924
02:43:01,438 --> 02:43:04,341
[Michael] Some of the fans
trying to will Cody on.

2925
02:43:04,375 --> 02:43:07,728
One of the reasons he's the quarterback.
One of the reasons that he…

2926
02:43:08,562 --> 02:43:12,516
loves being a part of the WWE Universe.
Cody went for a-- Oh, back gave out.

2927
02:43:12,549 --> 02:43:15,035
And now a chop right to the spine.

2928
02:43:15,069 --> 02:43:18,105
-Cody went for a slam and Gunther--
-[Gunther groans]

2929
02:43:18,137 --> 02:43:21,408
[Graves] It's amazing.
It's almost like a cyborg.

2930
02:43:21,442 --> 02:43:24,211
The ability that Gunther has
to find a weakness

2931
02:43:24,243 --> 02:43:27,030
and begin exploiting it immediately.

2932
02:43:27,064 --> 02:43:29,867
Cody winced for a moment,
grabbed at his lower back,

2933
02:43:29,966 --> 02:43:32,703
Gunther recognized it
and immediately started attacking.

2934
02:43:32,735 --> 02:43:36,974
[Michael] That was a shot from a ref cam
being worn by Chad Patton here tonight.

2935
02:43:37,007 --> 02:43:38,692
And the thing about Gunther is
he doesn't care.

2936
02:43:38,725 --> 02:43:40,610
He doesn't care
about all the outside noise,

2937
02:43:40,644 --> 02:43:42,429
he doesn't care about the WWE fans,

2938
02:43:42,463 --> 02:43:44,381
he doesn't care
about the marketing, the media.

2939
02:43:44,414 --> 02:43:46,082
All he wants to do is win. That's it.

2940
02:43:46,116 --> 02:43:48,185
[Graves] And the opposite side
of the ring, you've got Cody Rhodes,

2941
02:43:48,217 --> 02:43:52,021
who proudly tries to adhere
to what he calls the "John Cena schedule."

2942
02:43:52,055 --> 02:43:56,193
As the quarterback of WWE,
Cody wants to do every media appearance,

2943
02:43:56,225 --> 02:43:59,596
every Make-A-Wish,
every opportunity that comes Cody's way,

2944
02:43:59,630 --> 02:44:01,632
-he capitalizes on.
-[Michael] Slam!

2945
02:44:01,664 --> 02:44:04,518
[Graves] Meanwhile,
the World Heavyweight Champion, Gunther,

2946
02:44:04,551 --> 02:44:09,689
he sits, he trains, he waits, he studies.
Gunther is a pro's pro.

2947
02:44:09,723 --> 02:44:12,009
[Michael] And again,
I applaud Cody Rhodes for being that,

2948
02:44:12,042 --> 02:44:14,194
but it could be a detriment at times.

2949
02:44:14,228 --> 02:44:15,429
[Graves] You're right.

2950
02:44:16,130 --> 02:44:18,465
[Michael] Now look at-- Gunther is--
I'm not sure if you saw it,

2951
02:44:18,499 --> 02:44:24,287
but he was actually mocking Rhodes
moments ago and the WWE fans.

2952
02:44:24,355 --> 02:44:26,672
[Graves] And again, I haven't heard this
from Gunther directly,

2953
02:44:26,707 --> 02:44:30,127
but after seeing how he was able
to get in the head of Cody Rhodes

2954
02:44:30,210 --> 02:44:33,180
several weeks ago
and made Cody lose his cool,

2955
02:44:33,213 --> 02:44:36,984
I assure you, Gunther didn't forget that,
and is looking to make it happen tonight.

2956
02:44:37,017 --> 02:44:39,586
[Michael] Rhodes into the corner,
big boot now catches Gunther.

2957
02:44:39,619 --> 02:44:41,338
Rhodes trying to fight back
into this matchup.

2958
02:44:41,372 --> 02:44:43,806
Gunther slowed the pace
to where he wants it.

2959
02:44:43,841 --> 02:44:44,942
Now, Rhodes going for the--

2960
02:44:44,975 --> 02:44:46,176
-[Graves] Oh!
-[Michael] Still not enough.

2961
02:44:46,210 --> 02:44:49,380
Back gave out, Gunther cover,
Rhodes has got to kick out.

2962
02:44:49,412 --> 02:44:54,802
[crowd chanting]

2963
02:44:57,221 --> 02:44:59,288
[Michael] Remember the only loss
that Gunther's suffered

2964
02:44:59,323 --> 02:45:03,226
over the past couple of years,
WrestleMania, against who?

2965
02:45:03,260 --> 02:45:04,661
[Graves] Sami Zayn.

2966
02:45:04,695 --> 02:45:07,064
[Michael] And the WWE fans
have not forgotten either,

2967
02:45:07,097 --> 02:45:09,783
trying to get into the head
of Gunther here tonight.

2968
02:45:11,301 --> 02:45:15,005
[Graves] The same way they did
to The Bloodline to kick off the night.

2969
02:45:15,655 --> 02:45:18,292
[Michael] Certainly not going
to slow the followers.

2970
02:45:18,324 --> 02:45:21,994
Gunther now, continues to try
to choke out Cody Rhodes.

2971
02:45:22,029 --> 02:45:23,630
[Graves] And Gunther
doesn't have his forearm

2972
02:45:23,663 --> 02:45:25,064
under Cody's chin at this point.

2973
02:45:25,099 --> 02:45:27,600
This is more of a rear chin lock.
Great transition…

2974
02:45:28,351 --> 02:45:30,070
into a chicken wing.

2975
02:45:32,456 --> 02:45:35,692
-Gripping at the shoulder of Cody Rhodes.
-[grunts]

2976
02:45:35,725 --> 02:45:38,095
[Graves] And what this does is,
it allows Gunther to inflict

2977
02:45:38,145 --> 02:45:40,898
pain and punishment without overexertion.

2978
02:45:40,930 --> 02:45:44,284
Gunther can preserve his energy
with these submissions,

2979
02:45:44,318 --> 02:45:47,571
knowing it's most likely
not gonna end the match in his favor,

2980
02:45:47,604 --> 02:45:49,823
but it's going to be one step
in the right direction.

2981
02:45:49,857 --> 02:45:52,626
[Michael] And again,
Gunther choked out Cody on SmackDown,

2982
02:45:52,659 --> 02:45:54,627
so that's also in Cody's mind.

2983
02:45:54,661 --> 02:45:57,080
Mentally, Gunther knows he can do it.

2984
02:45:57,114 --> 02:45:58,482
-So does Cody.
-[Graves] And you wonder,

2985
02:45:58,515 --> 02:46:01,568
is Gunther trying to lull Cody
into a false sense of security

2986
02:46:01,601 --> 02:46:04,188
with these submissions
that aren't quite the sleeper,

2987
02:46:04,221 --> 02:46:06,757
that they're nearby,
just to keep Cody on his toes

2988
02:46:06,789 --> 02:46:09,342
so that when Gunther is ready,
he can really strike?

2989
02:46:11,228 --> 02:46:14,780
[Michael] And Cody Rhodes's left arm
is almost immobile,

2990
02:46:14,814 --> 02:46:16,650
from the assault by Gunther here.

2991
02:46:16,683 --> 02:46:19,036
And a headbutt
by the World Heavyweight Champion.

2992
02:46:22,623 --> 02:46:25,626
[Graves] Another thing about Gunther
is he has such a deep arsenal,

2993
02:46:25,659 --> 02:46:28,078
he can specialize his attacks

2994
02:46:28,110 --> 02:46:31,148
to whatever his opponent
is feeling at the time.

2995
02:46:32,132 --> 02:46:35,853
You tweak your leg, Gunther's got
a litany of offense for the leg.

2996
02:46:35,886 --> 02:46:38,555
You damage your back,
as we're seeing right now,

2997
02:46:38,589 --> 02:46:40,306
Gunther will pick you apart.

2998
02:46:40,340 --> 02:46:43,726
And now Gunther having a little bit of fun
in the middle of the ring.

2999
02:46:43,760 --> 02:46:46,680
[Michael] A licensed weapon
is what Gunther is.

3000
02:46:46,713 --> 02:46:49,633
-[crowd cheering, applauding]
-[Graves] Yes, sir, he is.

3001
02:46:49,666 --> 02:46:52,351
[Michael] Cody dragging himself
back into the ring…

3002
02:46:53,320 --> 02:46:57,841
as Gunther looks to continue the assault,
again, working on the left arm of Rhodes.

3003
02:46:59,042 --> 02:47:02,779
[crowd chanting] You still got it!
You still got it! You still got it!

3004
02:47:02,813 --> 02:47:05,431
[Michael] WWE fans
doing everything they can

3005
02:47:05,465 --> 02:47:07,885
to try to keep Cody in this match.

3006
02:47:07,918 --> 02:47:10,954
And it doesn't seem to have
bothered Gunther one bit.

3007
02:47:11,003 --> 02:47:13,189
[Graves] Gunther's no stranger
to hostile territory, I would say--

3008
02:47:13,223 --> 02:47:15,591
[Michael] Cody though,
can he pull it off this time?

3009
02:47:15,626 --> 02:47:17,411
And he does, slam to Gunther.

3010
02:47:19,029 --> 02:47:22,149
[Graves] Classic body slam
by The American Nightmare,

3011
02:47:22,181 --> 02:47:25,269
who now has a few moments to recover.

3012
02:47:25,302 --> 02:47:29,256
Cody hoping the adrenaline
begins to pump through his soul,

3013
02:47:29,288 --> 02:47:31,675
taking him
to the Crown Jewel Championship.

3014
02:47:31,707 --> 02:47:33,443
But does Cody have enough left?

3015
02:47:33,993 --> 02:47:36,480
[Michael] Cody back to his feet.
Now, Cody Rhodes…

3016
02:47:36,512 --> 02:47:39,216
[crowd cheering]

3017
02:47:39,249 --> 02:47:40,534
-…lifting Gunther up…
-[Graves] Oh!

3018
02:47:40,567 --> 02:47:44,471
…vertical suplex position.
Great power being shown here by Cody.

3019
02:47:45,239 --> 02:47:47,841
[Graves] Agreed,
particularly with a damaged lower back.

3020
02:47:47,874 --> 02:47:49,526
And face first goes Gunther.

3021
02:47:49,560 --> 02:47:53,396
[Michael] Again, Rhodes may have done
more harm to himself by doing that.

3022
02:47:53,430 --> 02:47:55,999
[crowd cheering, applauding]

3023
02:47:56,033 --> 02:47:57,267
-[Michael] Gunther quick…
-[Graves] Oh, ho!

3024
02:47:57,317 --> 02:47:59,536
…with a scoop slam on Rhodes.

3025
02:47:59,570 --> 02:48:01,221
[Graves] You can see
the urgency in Gunther now,

3026
02:48:01,255 --> 02:48:03,422
his movements
much more rapid than earlier.

3027
02:48:03,457 --> 02:48:04,758
[Michael] And Cody Rhodes
understanding that,

3028
02:48:04,791 --> 02:48:08,211
quickly back to his feet
to cut Gunther off at the pass.

3029
02:48:09,463 --> 02:48:12,181
[Graves] And open-hand strike
right on the ear of Cody Rhodes,

3030
02:48:12,215 --> 02:48:14,984
who continues to soldier on,
now joining Gunther.

3031
02:48:15,018 --> 02:48:20,407
[crowd chanting] This is awesome!
This is awesome! This is awesome!

3032
02:48:20,439 --> 02:48:23,543
[Michael] Indeed it is,
champion versus champion

3033
02:48:23,577 --> 02:48:26,063
for the Crown Jewel Championship.

3034
02:48:26,096 --> 02:48:30,017
[crowd chanting] This is awesome!
This is awesome! This is awesome!

3035
02:48:30,050 --> 02:48:32,569
[Graves] Cody Rhodes now
looking for something big.

3036
02:48:33,153 --> 02:48:36,590
[Michael] Superplex to Gunther,
Rhodes has an opportunity.

3037
02:48:36,623 --> 02:48:39,342
But was that his last gasp?

3038
02:48:39,376 --> 02:48:41,511
[crowd chanting]
We want Cody! We want Cody!

3039
02:48:41,545 --> 02:48:45,582
[Graves] The American Nightmare's body
no doubt wracked with pain.

3040
02:48:46,716 --> 02:48:48,919
But Cody again with a chance to recover

3041
02:48:48,952 --> 02:48:50,837
-after muscling Gunther over…
-[Michael] Ooh!

3042
02:48:50,871 --> 02:48:54,308
…driving The Ring General spine-first
into the canvas.

3043
02:48:55,425 --> 02:48:58,095
And this is a pivotal point
in this match-up, Cole.

3044
02:48:58,127 --> 02:49:00,230
[Michael] And it's been
a long, grueling match

3045
02:49:00,262 --> 02:49:02,082
for both of these competitors.

3046
02:49:03,317 --> 02:49:08,305
The undisputed WWE Champion
from Friday Night SmackDown, Cody Rhodes,

3047
02:49:08,338 --> 02:49:11,942
the World Heavyweight Champion
from Monday Night Raw, Gunther,

3048
02:49:11,975 --> 02:49:16,162
in front of a capacity sold-out crowd
in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

3049
02:49:16,730 --> 02:49:21,251
Who will be crowned
the first-ever Crown Jewel Champion?

3050
02:49:21,284 --> 02:49:23,603
[crowd chanting] Olé, olé! Olé, olé!

3051
02:49:23,636 --> 02:49:26,573
[Michael] Cody off the ropes,
to the face of Gunther.

3052
02:49:27,306 --> 02:49:28,841
Leapfrog up over the top.

3053
02:49:28,875 --> 02:49:30,527
-Cody scoop slam.
-[Graves] Uh-oh!

3054
02:49:31,094 --> 02:49:32,479
[Michael] And now Rhodes
is starting to build,

3055
02:49:32,511 --> 02:49:35,232
and you can feel the momentum shifting
a little bit in the match.

3056
02:49:35,265 --> 02:49:40,187
[Graves] You know, Gunther wanted
more than anything to avoid this scenario.

3057
02:49:41,204 --> 02:49:46,960
[crowd chanting] Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!

3058
02:49:46,993 --> 02:49:49,212
[crowd exclaiming]

3059
02:49:49,278 --> 02:49:52,015
-[Michael] Now he connects!
-Yeah!

3060
02:49:52,049 --> 02:49:54,935
[crowd cheering, applauding]

3061
02:49:56,118 --> 02:50:00,306
[chanting] Dusty! Dusty!
Dusty! Dusty! Dusty! Dusty!

3062
02:50:00,340 --> 02:50:01,875
Dusty! Dusty!

3063
02:50:01,908 --> 02:50:05,162
[Graves] A lot of "Dusty" chants
ringing out here tonight.

3064
02:50:06,079 --> 02:50:08,414
-A show of respect to the American dream.
-[crowd exclaiming]

3065
02:50:08,448 --> 02:50:10,751
[Michael] Off the second rope.
Oh, caught him!

3066
02:50:11,401 --> 02:50:14,020
-[Graves] Cody Cutter cover!
-[crowd counting]

3067
02:50:14,054 --> 02:50:17,541
[Michael] Gunther kicked out!
Cody with a Cody Cutter!

3068
02:50:17,573 --> 02:50:21,011
Gunther kicked at two!
So close for Rhodes!

3069
02:50:21,044 --> 02:50:24,598
-[crowd chanting indistinctly]
-[Graves] Look at this.

3070
02:50:24,631 --> 02:50:28,185
Cody launching himself backwards
off the middle turnbuckle.

3071
02:50:28,217 --> 02:50:32,873
Flying blind, but right on target,
takes down The Ring General.

3072
02:50:32,905 --> 02:50:37,260
[crowd cheering, applauding]

3073
02:50:37,294 --> 02:50:39,496
[Michael] A rumbling
here tonight at Saudi.

3074
02:50:39,528 --> 02:50:40,997
Cody back to his feet.

3075
02:50:42,365 --> 02:50:43,500
Cody's feeling it.

3076
02:50:43,550 --> 02:50:46,720
Could be closing in
on the Crown Jewel Title.

3077
02:50:46,752 --> 02:50:48,521
He says that's it. Rhodes.

3078
02:50:48,555 --> 02:50:51,308
Oh, and Gunther
just collapsing on the top rope.

3079
02:50:51,425 --> 02:50:54,678
-[indistinct chatter]
-Good! [grunts]

3080
02:50:56,145 --> 02:50:58,564
-[Graves] Another old family trick.
-[Michael] Oh yeah.

3081
02:50:58,598 --> 02:51:00,784
-Oh, went for the Disaster Kick.
-[Graves] Oh, oh! Wow! Wow!

3082
02:51:00,867 --> 02:51:03,903
[Michael] Gunther picked him up
in the air into a Boston Crab.

3083
02:51:03,937 --> 02:51:05,771
-Great counter by Gunther.
-[groans]

3084
02:51:05,805 --> 02:51:08,742
[Graves] Look at the agony
in Cody's lower back right now.

3085
02:51:08,775 --> 02:51:11,110
Gunther knows it,
Gunther looking to exploit it.

3086
02:51:11,144 --> 02:51:13,930
Trying to shift his weight
as far back as possible,

3087
02:51:13,964 --> 02:51:15,931
looking to bend Cody in half.

3088
02:51:16,832 --> 02:51:18,851
[Michael] Cody trying to drag himself
to the bottom rope

3089
02:51:18,885 --> 02:51:20,070
and force a break.

3090
02:51:20,103 --> 02:51:21,872
Gunther back to the middle of the ring.

3091
02:51:21,904 --> 02:51:24,073
And now Gunther gonna go
right for the sleeper again…

3092
02:51:24,107 --> 02:51:25,876
-[Graves] Uh-oh! Uh-oh! Uh-oh!
-…trying to lock the sleeper in on Cody.

3093
02:51:25,909 --> 02:51:28,228
Cody in trouble.
Gunther trying to lock it in.

3094
02:51:28,261 --> 02:51:30,714
Cody trying to make it to the ropes,
and he does.

3095
02:51:30,747 --> 02:51:33,582
[crowd chanting] Let's go, Cody!
Let's go, Gunther!

3096
02:51:33,617 --> 02:51:37,787
[Michael] German suplex.
Great sequence by the World Champion.

3097
02:51:37,821 --> 02:51:39,756
[Graves] And right back into the sleeper.

3098
02:51:39,789 --> 02:51:42,776
And now The Ring General,
like a constrictor.

3099
02:51:43,527 --> 02:51:45,912
[Michael] And Cody, Cody flailing away,

3100
02:51:45,946 --> 02:51:50,082
and now Cody has been
controlled by Gunther.

3101
02:51:50,116 --> 02:51:53,069
[Graves] Cody's arm is trapped
by Gunther's left leg.

3102
02:51:53,103 --> 02:51:56,957
Gunther continuing to squeeze
like a big anaconda.

3103
02:51:56,990 --> 02:52:01,428
Every time Cody exhales,
Gunther's grip gets a little bit tighter,

3104
02:52:01,461 --> 02:52:03,063
a little bit more painful.

3105
02:52:03,096 --> 02:52:06,299
[Michael] The world champion
had Cody Rhodes subdued.

3106
02:52:06,332 --> 02:52:09,419
Rhodes trying for one last chance here.

3107
02:52:09,452 --> 02:52:10,587
[Chad] Let's go.

3108
02:52:11,805 --> 02:52:14,157
[Michael] Cody trying to keep that arm
from slipping up underneath

3109
02:52:14,190 --> 02:52:15,324
to his throat.

3110
02:52:16,493 --> 02:52:19,912
[Graves] As you can notice,
Cody does have his chin in between.

3111
02:52:19,946 --> 02:52:22,916
[Michael] Yeah, but Cody's fading.
Cody's in trouble.

3112
02:52:22,948 --> 02:52:26,770
Gunther has completely taken out Cody.
Cody defenseless here.

3113
02:52:26,803 --> 02:52:30,207
The official going to check Cody's arms.
Cody keeps it up though.

3114
02:52:30,240 --> 02:52:33,376
Gunther's still got it locked in.
How much does Cody have left?

3115
02:52:33,410 --> 02:52:34,493
[Graves] Not much. Not much.

3116
02:52:34,528 --> 02:52:36,529
Let's be honest,
because even if it's not a sleeper hold,

3117
02:52:36,563 --> 02:52:38,515
Gunther could switch
into a chin lock right now.

3118
02:52:38,547 --> 02:52:40,867
And that's what Khabib
put away McGregor with,

3119
02:52:40,901 --> 02:52:43,286
I believe, it was a very similar hold.
It was ugly.

3120
02:52:43,320 --> 02:52:46,288
It wasn't intentional,
but it hurts like hell.

3121
02:52:47,172 --> 02:52:49,693
[Michael] Cody back to his feet,
trying to create space,

3122
02:52:49,725 --> 02:52:52,645
able to do it there momentarily.
But has the damage been done?

3123
02:52:52,679 --> 02:52:55,332
And Gunther right back into it again.

3124
02:52:55,365 --> 02:52:58,552
Cody Rhodes, again,
able to create separation.

3125
02:53:00,837 --> 02:53:02,822
Gunther going for it a third time.

3126
02:53:02,856 --> 02:53:05,958
Cody slips underneath,
looks for Crossroads, got it!

3127
02:53:05,992 --> 02:53:09,329
-[Graves] There it is!
-[crowd cheering, applauding]

3128
02:53:09,362 --> 02:53:12,299
[Michael] And Cody capitalized
on the Crossroads!

3129
02:53:14,301 --> 02:53:17,020
[Graves] Does Rhodes have anything left?

3130
02:53:17,520 --> 02:53:19,139
[crowd chanting] This is awesome!

3131
02:53:19,171 --> 02:53:22,642
-[Michael] So much taken out of Cody…
-[crowd chanting] This is awesome!

3132
02:53:22,676 --> 02:53:25,428
…with the sweeper
before he hit the Crossroads.

3133
02:53:25,462 --> 02:53:27,948
[Graves] Was that Cody's last gasp?

3134
02:53:27,981 --> 02:53:31,935
[crowd chanting] This is awesome!
This is awesome!

3135
02:53:31,967 --> 02:53:35,105
This is awesome! This is awesome!

3136
02:53:35,137 --> 02:53:36,373
[Michael] Gunther just…

3137
02:53:37,924 --> 02:53:42,062
trying to get back to his feet.
Cody trying to regroup as well.

3138
02:53:42,095 --> 02:53:46,815
Critical moment in this match
for the Crown Jewel Championship.

3139
02:53:46,850 --> 02:53:51,054
[crowd cheering, shouting indistinctly]

3140
02:53:51,087 --> 02:53:54,457
[Michael] Gunther back to his feet,
Cody back, and there's that drop kick,

3141
02:53:54,491 --> 02:53:55,859
driving Rhodes into the corner.

3142
02:53:55,892 --> 02:53:59,679
Gunther now, looking to put Cody away
with a packed up powerbomb.

3143
02:53:59,713 --> 02:54:02,549
Good night, proud of the champ, right now…

3144
02:54:02,582 --> 02:54:04,784
-[crowd counting]
-…Rhodes kicks out somehow.

3145
02:54:06,002 --> 02:54:09,639
-Gunther can't believe it.
-[crowd chanting indistinctly]

3146
02:54:09,672 --> 02:54:12,108
[Graves] And for the first time
in this match-up,

3147
02:54:12,142 --> 02:54:14,828
we are seeing frustration from Gunther.

3148
02:54:15,628 --> 02:54:18,131
[Michael] How many times
have we seen Gunther

3149
02:54:18,163 --> 02:54:20,667
put people away with that combination?

3150
02:54:20,699 --> 02:54:22,919
[Graves] Too many times to count.

3151
02:54:22,953 --> 02:54:24,921
And in the rare instance
it doesn't end the match,

3152
02:54:24,955 --> 02:54:27,207
Gunther usually transitions seamlessly

3153
02:54:27,240 --> 02:54:30,476
into another submission
to just keep pouring on the punishment.

3154
02:54:30,510 --> 02:54:34,581
But not tonight. Cody was able
to kick out and create space.

3155
02:54:34,614 --> 02:54:35,948
[Michael] Now, Gunther…

3156
02:54:37,333 --> 02:54:40,502
You can feel the… wheels
turning in his head, Corey.

3157
02:54:40,537 --> 02:54:43,922
Like, "What do I got to do now?"
"What's next to take out Cody Rhodes?"

3158
02:54:43,957 --> 02:54:46,725
[Graves] That's the problem
when you have an encyclopedic knowledge

3159
02:54:46,760 --> 02:54:50,412
of this game, as The Ring General does.
You've got options.

3160
02:54:50,447 --> 02:54:53,249
You just have to dig through
and remember, "What do I know?"

3161
02:54:53,283 --> 02:54:55,935
-"What else can I throw at this guy?"
-[Michael] Chop.

3162
02:54:58,571 --> 02:55:01,925
Literally taking the taste
out of Cody's mouth there.

3163
02:55:02,042 --> 02:55:04,928
[crowd cheering, applauding]

3164
02:55:04,961 --> 02:55:07,663
[chanting] Let's go, Cody!
Let's go, Gunther!

3165
02:55:07,697 --> 02:55:09,899
Let's go, Cody! Let's go, Gunther!

3166
02:55:13,853 --> 02:55:16,655
[Michael] Gunther,
Casey Likes, punish Cody.

3167
02:55:18,058 --> 02:55:20,476
-[crowd gasping, exclaiming]
-Come on.

3168
02:55:20,510 --> 02:55:26,466
Come on, Cody. Come on, Cody.
Come on, Cody. What you gonna do, huh?

3169
02:55:26,499 --> 02:55:27,934
Come on, Cody.

3170
02:55:27,966 --> 02:55:31,621
-[crowd cheering, applauding]
-Come on! Come on, hit me! Hit me! Hit me!

3171
02:55:31,653 --> 02:55:34,340
[Michael] Cody firing up
over the chops of Gunther.

3172
02:55:34,374 --> 02:55:35,625
Now Cody fighting back.

3173
02:55:35,725 --> 02:55:40,145
-And here comes The American Nightmare.
-[grunts, yells indistinctly]

3174
02:55:41,296 --> 02:55:43,533
[Michael] Uh-oh, and again,
Gunther looking for the sleeper.

3175
02:55:43,565 --> 02:55:45,868
Cody trying to counter it.
Gunther with a back suplex.

3176
02:55:45,902 --> 02:55:49,973
[crowd cheering, applauding]

3177
02:55:50,006 --> 02:55:54,359
[crowd chanting indistinctly]

3178
02:55:55,110 --> 02:55:59,149
[Michael] Oh, and a clothesline.
Turns the champ inside out.

3179
02:55:59,181 --> 02:56:01,868
-[Graves] Here comes another.
-[Michael] Cody Rhodes ducks underneath.

3180
02:56:01,901 --> 02:56:03,686
Looking for the Crossroads again
on Gunther.

3181
02:56:03,720 --> 02:56:04,921
Hits this one on Gunther.

3182
02:56:04,988 --> 02:56:07,724
Now, a cover by Cody.
Will he be able to capitalize?

3183
02:56:07,823 --> 02:56:10,627
-[crowd counting]
-[Michael] Gunther got the shoulder up.

3184
02:56:11,411 --> 02:56:12,929
What a match!

3185
02:56:12,962 --> 02:56:16,149
[crowd cheering, applauding]

3186
02:56:16,181 --> 02:56:19,002
[crowd chanting indistinctly]

3187
02:56:21,354 --> 02:56:23,373
[Graves] Did you expect anything less?

3188
02:56:23,405 --> 02:56:27,677
We are watching
the undisputed WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes,

3189
02:56:27,710 --> 02:56:30,063
battle the World
Heavyweight Champion, Gunther.

3190
02:56:30,096 --> 02:56:33,683
And Cody was certain victory was at hand,

3191
02:56:33,716 --> 02:56:36,035
-but Gunther has other plans.
-[crowd counting]

3192
02:56:36,069 --> 02:56:39,055
[Graves] The Ring General
refusing to relent.

3193
02:56:40,974 --> 02:56:46,011
[crowd cheering, applauding]

3194
02:56:46,045 --> 02:56:48,748
[Graves] What a night
it has been thus far.

3195
02:56:49,314 --> 02:56:51,918
The main event tonight in Crown Jewel.

3196
02:56:52,552 --> 02:56:54,287
Liv Morgan becoming the first-ever

3197
02:56:54,320 --> 02:56:56,756
Women's Crown Jewel Champion
earlier tonight.

3198
02:56:56,789 --> 02:57:01,177
Will this match belong to Cody
or will it belong to Gunther?

3199
02:57:01,795 --> 02:57:04,063
[Michael] Cody Rhodes says it's time.

3200
02:57:04,097 --> 02:57:07,117
Cody Rhodes says it's time
to put Gunther away.

3201
02:57:07,150 --> 02:57:08,217
[grunts]

3202
02:57:12,771 --> 02:57:15,341
-[grunts]
-[Michael] Trying to drag Gunther up.

3203
02:57:15,375 --> 02:57:16,793
Put him in position.

3204
02:57:16,826 --> 02:57:20,145
Gunther though, with a snap there,
and a chop to Cody.

3205
02:57:21,197 --> 02:57:22,564
[grunts]

3206
02:57:22,599 --> 02:57:25,768
[Michael] Cody ducks underneath.
Going up for a super--

3207
02:57:25,802 --> 02:57:27,971
-[Michael] Cody got caught! He got caught!
-[Graves] Uh-oh! Oh, shit! What a move!

3208
02:57:28,003 --> 02:57:31,207
[Michael] He got caught by the sleeper!
Cody turns it around.

3209
02:57:31,241 --> 02:57:32,659
-Got it. Cody wins.
-[bell ringing]

3210
02:57:32,692 --> 02:57:34,828
[Michael] Cody's the Crown Jewel Champion.

3211
02:57:34,860 --> 02:57:37,046
-[crowd cheering, applauding]
-["Kingdom" playing]

3212
02:57:37,113 --> 02:57:41,151
[Mike] Here is your winner
and the first-ever

3213
02:57:41,216 --> 02:57:45,822
Men's Crown Jewel Champion,

3214
02:57:46,389 --> 02:57:49,242
-Cody Rhodes!
-[crowd cheering, applauding]

3215
02:57:49,275 --> 02:57:52,278
[Michael] Cody went
for a Super Cody Cutter.

3216
02:57:52,312 --> 02:57:55,180
He got caught into a sleeper by Gunther,

3217
02:57:55,215 --> 02:57:58,717
and Cody this time,
was able to counter into the win.

3218
02:57:58,751 --> 02:58:01,270
[Michael] This may seem out of place,
but it takes me back

3219
02:58:01,304 --> 02:58:03,723
to several weeks ago when Gunther insulted

3220
02:58:03,756 --> 02:58:06,643
none other than Hall of Famer,
Bret "the Hitman" Hart.

3221
02:58:06,676 --> 02:58:10,230
Cody just pulled a maneuver
out of Bret Hart's playbook

3222
02:58:10,262 --> 02:58:12,314
-versus "Rowdy" Roddy Piper.
-[crowd cheering]

3223
02:58:12,348 --> 02:58:15,568
[Graves] That is how
Hart captured the title years ago.

3224
02:58:15,601 --> 02:58:19,905
Cody Rhodes pulling out all stops
and just barely,

3225
02:58:19,939 --> 02:58:22,809
barely getting past The Ring General.

3226
02:58:22,841 --> 02:58:26,196
[Michael] What a match-up
between two great champions.

3227
02:58:27,113 --> 02:58:30,315
[Graves] There's that
Tyrannosaurus dropkick from Gunther

3228
02:58:30,350 --> 02:58:33,052
directly into the powerbomb
that has brought

3229
02:58:33,086 --> 02:58:35,705
-so much success Gunther's way…
-[crowd counting]

3230
02:58:35,738 --> 02:58:38,591
…but Cody would not give up.

3231
02:58:40,059 --> 02:58:42,045
[Michael] And watch this chop. I said it.

3232
02:58:42,078 --> 02:58:45,064
Chopping the taste
out of the mouth of Cody Rhodes.

3233
02:58:45,648 --> 02:58:47,617
Unbelievable impact.

3234
02:58:47,650 --> 02:58:52,839
And then Cody Rhodes
ran into another clothesline by Gunther.

3235
02:58:53,489 --> 02:58:55,707
[Graves] And again,
Gunther looked for the big lariat

3236
02:58:55,742 --> 02:58:57,743
to end the entire match-up.

3237
02:58:57,777 --> 02:59:01,930
Cody Cutter, surely this would keep
Gunther down? No!

3238
02:59:01,965 --> 02:59:04,951
But here comes Cody
all the way from the top.

3239
02:59:04,984 --> 02:59:06,069
Cody Cutter.

3240
02:59:06,101 --> 02:59:09,088
Gunther a step ahead
in that instance, but instantly,

3241
02:59:09,122 --> 02:59:11,189
Cody rolls his weight back…

3242
02:59:11,224 --> 02:59:13,842
-[bell ringing]
-…pins Gunther's shoulders for three,

3243
02:59:14,359 --> 02:59:18,314
and earns the distinction
of being the first-ever…

3244
02:59:19,499 --> 02:59:21,967
Crown Jewel Champion.

3245
02:59:22,001 --> 02:59:27,006
[Michael] What a tremendous match
and a tremendous show of respect…

3246
02:59:27,039 --> 02:59:30,475
[crowd cheering, applauding]

3247
02:59:30,510 --> 02:59:33,028
…by two great champions.

3248
02:59:33,830 --> 02:59:38,501
At the end of the day, Corey,
Monday Night Raw with Gunther,

3249
02:59:38,534 --> 02:59:41,204
Friday Night Smackdown with Cody Rhodes

3250
02:59:41,237 --> 02:59:45,141
have two great champions
heading into the future.

3251
02:59:45,908 --> 02:59:48,461
What an incredible main event tonight.

3252
02:59:48,493 --> 02:59:52,799
♪ You tried to tell me what to do
I saw the door and kicked it down ♪

3253
02:59:52,832 --> 02:59:56,936
[Graves] WWE is hotter
than it's ever been worldwide.

3254
02:59:58,037 --> 03:00:03,993
We are being led by two extremely
capable captains on each side.

3255
03:00:04,027 --> 03:00:08,898
♪ I am the king and you're the crown
Now, watch me as I take my throne ♪

3256
03:00:08,930 --> 03:00:13,853
[Michael] And now the presentation
of the inaugural Crown Jewel Championship

3257
03:00:13,885 --> 03:00:16,005
to Cody Rhodes here tonight.

3258
03:00:16,038 --> 03:00:19,841
The Crown Jewel titles will stay here
in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

3259
03:00:19,876 --> 03:00:22,996
at the WWE Experience in the vault.

3260
03:00:23,028 --> 03:00:26,783
The champions will be presented
a huge ring, like a Super Bowl ring,

3261
03:00:26,815 --> 03:00:31,054
that they will be able to wear proudly
around the rest of the world.

3262
03:00:31,087 --> 03:00:34,240
Because Cody Rhodes
and Liv Morgan will always be known

3263
03:00:34,273 --> 03:00:37,493
as the first-ever Crown Jewel champions.

3264
03:00:37,527 --> 03:00:41,981
♪ You took it all away, I give it all away
Can't take my freedom ♪

3265
03:00:42,015 --> 03:00:45,385
♪ Here to change the game
A banner made of pain ♪

3266
03:00:45,418 --> 03:00:47,920
-♪ Here to change ♪
-♪ I built my kingdom ♪

3267
03:00:47,954 --> 03:00:50,873
♪ Now, you bow to me ♪

3268
03:00:50,907 --> 03:00:53,725
♪ You took my dreams but not my name ♪

3269
03:01:04,002 --> 03:01:07,373
[Michael] Champion versus champion
lived up to the hype

3270
03:01:07,407 --> 03:01:10,726
between the men,
the World Heavyweight Champion, Gunther,

3271
03:01:10,760 --> 03:01:13,895
and the undisputed WWE Champion,
Cody Rhodes.

3272
03:01:13,930 --> 03:01:15,982
Not many people have kicked out…

3273
03:01:16,015 --> 03:01:17,400
-[crowd counting]
-…of a Gunther powerbomb.

3274
03:01:17,433 --> 03:01:23,523
[Graves] Cody Rhodes is not many people,
he is one, he is The American Nightmare,

3275
03:01:23,555 --> 03:01:27,660
and after enduring the brutality of
the World Heavyweight Champion, Gunther,

3276
03:01:27,693 --> 03:01:32,799
Cody finally caught his opposition
with the Crossroads,

3277
03:01:32,832 --> 03:01:35,685
-but Gunther still would not be denied.
-[crowd counting]

3278
03:01:36,885 --> 03:01:40,689
[Michael] And then Cody Rhodes fired up,
would go for a massive Cody Cutter,

3279
03:01:40,723 --> 03:01:43,493
the Super Cutter,
caught into a sleeper by Gunther,

3280
03:01:43,526 --> 03:01:47,697
but Cody had the wherewithal
to turn things upside down

3281
03:01:47,730 --> 03:01:49,715
-and become the first-ever…
-[bell ringing]

3282
03:01:49,749 --> 03:01:52,251
…Crown Jewel Champion.

3283
03:01:52,285 --> 03:01:55,505
-[crowd cheering, applauding]
-[Mike] Here is your winner…

3284
03:01:56,655 --> 03:01:58,690
Ladies and gentlemen,

3285
03:01:58,724 --> 03:02:04,747
your 2024 Women's
Crown Jewel Champion, Liv Morgan,

3286
03:02:04,780 --> 03:02:10,036
and your 2024 Men's Crown Jewel Champion,

3287
03:02:10,069 --> 03:02:13,322
-Cody Rhodes!
-[crowd cheering, applauding]

3288
03:02:13,356 --> 03:02:17,493
[Michael] Congratulations to Liv Morgan
and Cody Rhodes

3289
03:02:17,527 --> 03:02:20,563
for making history here tonight.

3290
03:02:20,596 --> 03:02:23,483
♪ Hear the crowd, on their toes ♪

3291
03:02:23,516 --> 03:02:26,519
♪ Ready for me to start the show ♪

3292
03:02:30,973 --> 03:02:33,009
♪ Whoa! ♪

3293
03:02:33,509 --> 03:02:36,078
♪ And my father said when I was younger… ♪

3294
03:02:36,112 --> 03:02:38,914
[Michael] Triple H celebrating as well.

3295
03:02:38,948 --> 03:02:42,350
The Crown Jewel Championship
really his idea,

3296
03:02:42,385 --> 03:02:44,954
something he thought about
for many, many years,

3297
03:02:44,987 --> 03:02:47,422
to have these
champion versus champion matches

3298
03:02:47,457 --> 03:02:49,591
with so much on the line,

3299
03:02:49,625 --> 03:02:53,796
and it comes to fruition here tonight
at Crown Jewel.

3300
03:02:53,830 --> 03:02:56,681
-[crowd cheering, applauding]
-♪ I built my kingdom ♪

3301
03:02:56,716 --> 03:03:00,470
♪ Now, you bow to me
You took my dreams but not my name… ♪

3302
03:03:00,502 --> 03:03:03,723
[Michael] We want to thank everyone
who watched around the world

3303
03:03:03,756 --> 03:03:08,544
for this spectacular event
from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

3304
03:03:08,578 --> 03:03:14,100
We want to thank the sellout crowd
here tonight for witnessing history.

3305
03:03:14,133 --> 03:03:17,053
Cody Rhodes and Liv Morgan
will always be known

3306
03:03:17,086 --> 03:03:20,640
as the first-ever Crown Jewel Champions.

3307
03:03:20,672 --> 03:03:22,658
[crowd cheering, applauding]
Champions.