1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:03,470 [WWE theme music] 2 00:00:03,536 --> 00:00:05,171 [narrator] Then. 3 00:00:08,308 --> 00:00:09,576 Now. 4 00:00:14,347 --> 00:00:15,515 Forever. 5 00:00:20,253 --> 00:00:23,590 [music intensifies] 6 00:00:23,656 --> 00:00:24,891 [narrator] Together. 7 00:00:26,559 --> 00:00:30,864 [music slows downs and stops] 8 00:00:32,565 --> 00:00:33,933 [epic music] 9 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:36,102 [Cole] This is the port city of Jeddah 10 00:00:36,169 --> 00:00:39,239 in the Makkah province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 11 00:00:39,305 --> 00:00:42,776 an exciting vibrant city on the Red Sea. 12 00:00:42,842 --> 00:00:46,446 It is home to year-round sunny skies, 13 00:00:46,513 --> 00:00:48,982 endless beauty, old and new, 14 00:00:49,049 --> 00:00:50,550 and a nightlife to love 15 00:00:50,617 --> 00:00:55,488 in the western part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 16 00:00:55,555 --> 00:00:57,023 But tonight we are inside 17 00:00:57,090 --> 00:00:58,758 the three-year-old Jeddah Super Dome, 18 00:00:58,825 --> 00:01:01,895 the largest non-openable dome on the planet, 19 00:01:01,961 --> 00:01:05,031 located in the middle of the city of Jeddah. 20 00:01:05,098 --> 00:01:06,166 We're in a desert. 21 00:01:06,232 --> 00:01:08,668 We're outside, it's 92 degrees, 22 00:01:08,735 --> 00:01:12,305 but it's a comfortable 75 inside. 23 00:01:12,372 --> 00:01:14,074 And here earlier today, 24 00:01:14,140 --> 00:01:15,308 at the Jeddah Super Dome, 25 00:01:15,375 --> 00:01:19,112 the arrival of the Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, 26 00:01:19,179 --> 00:01:21,981 prepared for a second major title defense 27 00:01:22,048 --> 00:01:24,451 since winning at WrestleMania. 28 00:01:24,517 --> 00:01:25,752 His opponent? 29 00:01:25,819 --> 00:01:27,353 The United States Champion, 30 00:01:27,420 --> 00:01:30,557 the social media megastar Logan Paul, 31 00:01:30,623 --> 00:01:33,026 who vows no shenanigans tonight. 32 00:01:33,092 --> 00:01:36,496 He claims he will win fair and square. 33 00:01:36,563 --> 00:01:39,265 How about the 14-time World Champion? 34 00:01:39,332 --> 00:01:42,669 They vibe for Randy Orton, who beat The Bloodline's Tama Tonga 35 00:01:42,735 --> 00:01:45,338 before suffering a Bloodline attack. 36 00:01:45,405 --> 00:01:46,806 However, he's still qualified 37 00:01:46,873 --> 00:01:49,476 for the finals of the King of the Ring tournament 38 00:01:49,542 --> 00:01:50,743 against this man. 39 00:01:50,810 --> 00:01:53,513 -[crowd cheering] -[Cole] Will he become the King? 40 00:01:53,580 --> 00:01:56,649 [Cole] General Gunther, who beat Jey Uso 41 00:01:56,716 --> 00:01:58,585 Monday night to qualify. 42 00:01:58,651 --> 00:02:01,754 There's also the irresistible force, Nia Jax, 43 00:02:01,821 --> 00:02:04,124 who knocked off Bianca Belair last night 44 00:02:04,190 --> 00:02:06,426 and vows to be the Queen of the Ring. 45 00:02:06,493 --> 00:02:08,495 But this woman stands in her way, 46 00:02:08,561 --> 00:02:11,764 an upstart underdog known as Lyra Valkyria 47 00:02:11,831 --> 00:02:13,633 who shocked Iyo Sky Monday night 48 00:02:13,700 --> 00:02:15,101 for the opportunity, 49 00:02:15,168 --> 00:02:18,104 the prize for both the men and women, 50 00:02:18,171 --> 00:02:21,541 an opportunity to change their lives and their careers 51 00:02:21,608 --> 00:02:25,845 in battle for a championship at Summer Slam. 52 00:02:25,912 --> 00:02:30,884 Who will be King and Queen of the Ring? 53 00:02:30,950 --> 00:02:32,118 [crowd cheering] 54 00:02:34,120 --> 00:02:36,789 [soft music] 55 00:02:36,856 --> 00:02:38,825 [wind whistling] 56 00:02:41,861 --> 00:02:46,232 -[crowd cheering] -[slow heartbeat] 57 00:02:46,299 --> 00:02:49,002 [cheering intensifies] 58 00:02:53,106 --> 00:02:55,475 [music intensifies and stops] 59 00:02:55,542 --> 00:02:57,076 [narrator] The moment an idea… 60 00:02:57,143 --> 00:02:59,012 [drums] 61 00:02:59,078 --> 00:03:00,713 [heavy breathing] 62 00:03:00,780 --> 00:03:03,983 -[narrator] …becomes an obsession… -[drums] 63 00:03:04,050 --> 00:03:07,153 [narrator] …signifies the beginning of a champion's journey. 64 00:03:07,220 --> 00:03:10,690 -[drums] -[epic music] 65 00:03:10,757 --> 00:03:14,761 [narrator] An opportunity to take the throne, 66 00:03:14,827 --> 00:03:17,797 defend what's already yours… 67 00:03:17,864 --> 00:03:21,267 -[drums] -[epic music intensifies] 68 00:03:21,334 --> 00:03:25,071 [narrator] …and deliver a massive spectacle… 69 00:03:25,138 --> 00:03:28,208 [commentator] An absolutely incredible scene. 70 00:03:28,274 --> 00:03:30,143 [epic music intensifies and stops] 71 00:03:30,209 --> 00:03:33,413 -[fireworks] -[narrator] …in front of the world. 72 00:03:33,479 --> 00:03:35,882 -[commentator] Showtime! -[epic music resumes] 73 00:03:35,949 --> 00:03:37,250 [narrator] Tonight, 74 00:03:37,317 --> 00:03:39,886 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 75 00:03:39,953 --> 00:03:44,224 it's no longer about how far you've come, 76 00:03:44,290 --> 00:03:47,460 but how high you will ascend. 77 00:03:47,527 --> 00:03:49,862 [commentator] This is what it's all about. 78 00:03:49,929 --> 00:03:51,030 The moments. 79 00:03:51,097 --> 00:03:52,432 [epic music stops] 80 00:03:52,498 --> 00:03:53,833 [commentator] The emotion. 81 00:03:53,900 --> 00:03:56,402 [crowd cheering] 82 00:03:56,469 --> 00:03:58,104 [narrator] Remember this. 83 00:03:58,171 --> 00:04:00,239 -[crowd cheering] -[drums] 84 00:04:00,306 --> 00:04:03,743 [narrator] Every journey starts with the spark of an idea. 85 00:04:03,810 --> 00:04:04,944 [crowd cheering] 86 00:04:05,011 --> 00:04:06,346 [drums] 87 00:04:06,412 --> 00:04:08,848 [narrator] And what we make of our obsessions… 88 00:04:08,915 --> 00:04:12,085 [screaming] Woo! 89 00:04:12,151 --> 00:04:14,187 [narrator] …becomes our destiny. 90 00:04:14,254 --> 00:04:15,321 [drums] 91 00:04:15,388 --> 00:04:20,793 -[crowd cheering] -[epic music resumes] 92 00:04:20,860 --> 00:04:23,596 -[epic music stops] -[narrator] This… 93 00:04:23,663 --> 00:04:28,201 [narrator] is WWE King and Queen of the Ring. 94 00:04:28,268 --> 00:04:31,037 [wind whistling] 95 00:04:34,907 --> 00:04:37,510 [announcer] And now, live from the Jeddah Super Dome 96 00:04:37,577 --> 00:04:40,046 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 97 00:04:40,113 --> 00:04:45,918 WWE presents King and Queen of the Ring. 98 00:04:45,985 --> 00:04:48,788 [fireworks] 99 00:04:56,663 --> 00:04:59,766 [crowd cheering] 100 00:04:59,832 --> 00:05:02,568 [Cole] You are looking live 101 00:05:02,635 --> 00:05:06,572 at the Jeddah Super Dome in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 102 00:05:06,639 --> 00:05:08,441 We are sold out tonight, 103 00:05:08,508 --> 00:05:11,177 with three championship matches. 104 00:05:11,244 --> 00:05:13,046 And we will also crown 105 00:05:13,112 --> 00:05:18,251 a King and Queen of the Ring. 106 00:05:18,318 --> 00:05:21,788 [crowd chanting] 107 00:05:21,854 --> 00:05:25,658 -[Becky Lynch's theme music] -[crowd cheering] 108 00:05:25,725 --> 00:05:31,164 -♪ Whoa, whoa, whoa ♪ -[crowd chanting] Whoa, whoa, whoa! 109 00:05:31,230 --> 00:05:37,170 -[theme music intensifies] -[crowd cheering] 110 00:05:42,508 --> 00:05:45,344 [Cole] She is the Women's World Champion, 111 00:05:45,411 --> 00:05:47,246 Becky Lynch, 112 00:05:47,313 --> 00:05:51,250 who told me at the kickoff event in Riyadh this past Thursday night 113 00:05:51,317 --> 00:05:53,786 that the reason she continues to do this, 114 00:05:53,853 --> 00:05:58,591 the reason she continues to show up and show out and defend championships 115 00:05:58,658 --> 00:05:59,959 around the world 116 00:06:00,026 --> 00:06:02,361 is because of passion. 117 00:06:02,428 --> 00:06:04,731 Because she wants to be the best ever. 118 00:06:04,797 --> 00:06:08,267 Because she wants to do this for her family. 119 00:06:08,334 --> 00:06:12,805 And Becky Lynch with an opportunity yet again tonight. 120 00:06:12,872 --> 00:06:15,742 [theme music continues] 121 00:06:15,808 --> 00:06:21,347 [Corey] Some serious Tommy Shelby vibes from The Man tonight in the desert. 122 00:06:21,414 --> 00:06:24,050 And Becky Lynch always looking for a fight. 123 00:06:27,120 --> 00:06:28,421 [crowd cheering] 124 00:06:28,488 --> 00:06:31,657 [Cole] Becky Lynch lost to Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania. 125 00:06:31,724 --> 00:06:35,194 She had strep throat, but she never made an excuse. 126 00:06:35,261 --> 00:06:39,132 She would go on to win the title in a battle royal last month. 127 00:06:39,198 --> 00:06:41,567 Hello again, everybody. At ringside, I'm Michael Cole. 128 00:06:41,634 --> 00:06:44,604 He's the voice of Friday Night Smack Down, Corey Graves. 129 00:06:44,670 --> 00:06:48,674 We are so excited to kick things off with a Women's World Championship tonight. 130 00:06:48,741 --> 00:06:50,143 By the end of the evening, 131 00:06:50,209 --> 00:06:54,814 Becky Lynch will know whether or not she could be a target come SummerSlam. 132 00:06:54,881 --> 00:06:56,983 Also, it could be Liv Morgan. 133 00:06:57,049 --> 00:06:59,152 Summer Slam is gonna begin to take shape 134 00:06:59,218 --> 00:07:01,988 right here tonight in King and Queen of the Ring. 135 00:07:02,054 --> 00:07:05,158 -This is not one to miss. -We got some friends with us here tonight. 136 00:07:05,224 --> 00:07:08,127 Oh, no doubt about it, they were here last night on Smack Down, 137 00:07:08,194 --> 00:07:11,330 Faisal Al-Mughaisib and Jude Aldajani. 138 00:07:11,397 --> 00:07:15,701 [speaking Arabic] 139 00:07:15,768 --> 00:07:21,707 [speaking Arabic] 140 00:07:21,774 --> 00:07:23,976 -Let's get it! -[Corey] Let's get it! 141 00:07:24,043 --> 00:07:26,512 [Corey] Let's get it! How's your Arabic coming, Cole? 142 00:07:26,579 --> 00:07:31,651 -[Cole] I figured that one out. -[theme music continues] 143 00:07:31,717 --> 00:07:37,457 -[Liv Morgan's theme music] -[crowd cheering] 144 00:07:37,523 --> 00:07:38,591 ♪ Watch me ♪ 145 00:07:38,658 --> 00:07:40,393 [theme music intensifies] 146 00:07:49,469 --> 00:07:54,841 [Corey] And the Liv Morgan Revenge Tour makes a stop in Jeddah tonight. 147 00:07:54,907 --> 00:07:58,978 [Cole] I mentioned that kickoff show in Riyadh this past Thursday. 148 00:07:59,045 --> 00:08:02,815 I have never seen Liv as emotional as she was 149 00:08:02,882 --> 00:08:04,417 that night. 150 00:08:04,484 --> 00:08:08,521 She understands that tonight is a must-win situation. 151 00:08:08,588 --> 00:08:12,124 She is sick and tired of being second-best. 152 00:08:12,191 --> 00:08:13,526 At the Royal Rumble, 153 00:08:13,593 --> 00:08:15,862 she finished second to Bayley. 154 00:08:15,928 --> 00:08:17,530 In the Elimination Chamber, 155 00:08:17,597 --> 00:08:20,233 she finished second to Becky Lynch. 156 00:08:20,299 --> 00:08:23,469 In the battle royal last month for the Women's World Championship, 157 00:08:23,536 --> 00:08:26,205 she finished second to Becky Lynch. 158 00:08:26,272 --> 00:08:29,876 Can Liv Morgan finally win the big one here tonight? 159 00:08:29,942 --> 00:08:31,410 [Corey] You know what they say, second sucks. 160 00:08:31,477 --> 00:08:35,181 And Liv Morgan intends on leaving the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 161 00:08:35,248 --> 00:08:37,149 with the Women's World Championship. 162 00:08:37,216 --> 00:08:39,685 But Becky Lynch absolutely has no plans 163 00:08:39,752 --> 00:08:41,988 of allowing that to happen under her watch. 164 00:08:42,054 --> 00:08:47,627 -[theme music continues] -[crowd cheering] 165 00:08:47,693 --> 00:08:51,430 [Corey] You sure it's 75 in here, Cole? I'm sweating bullets. It is hot. 166 00:08:57,103 --> 00:09:02,275 [theme music intensifies and stops] 167 00:09:02,341 --> 00:09:04,710 [bell ringing] 168 00:09:04,777 --> 00:09:09,115 The following contest, scheduled for one fall, 169 00:09:09,181 --> 00:09:10,516 is for 170 00:09:10,583 --> 00:09:17,023 the Women's World Championship! 171 00:09:17,089 --> 00:09:19,625 [crowd cheering] 172 00:09:19,692 --> 00:09:22,261 Introducing the Challenger, 173 00:09:22,328 --> 00:09:26,198 [Mike] from Elmwood Park, New Jersey, 174 00:09:26,265 --> 00:09:30,336 Liv Morgan! 175 00:09:30,403 --> 00:09:32,271 [crowd cheering] 176 00:09:36,642 --> 00:09:38,611 [Mike] And her opponent, 177 00:09:38,678 --> 00:09:41,981 from Dublin, Ireland, 178 00:09:42,048 --> 00:09:43,349 she is 179 00:09:43,416 --> 00:09:49,455 the Women's World Champion… 180 00:09:49,522 --> 00:09:54,827 -[Mike] Becky Lynch! -[crowd cheering] 181 00:09:58,431 --> 00:10:01,767 [Cole] Referee Daphanie LaShaunn will work this matchup 182 00:10:01,834 --> 00:10:03,970 for the Women's World Title. 183 00:10:04,036 --> 00:10:05,905 Becky is the champion today 184 00:10:05,972 --> 00:10:09,442 because of what Liv Morgan did to The Eradicator Rhea Ripley, 185 00:10:09,508 --> 00:10:12,912 attacking her backstage, putting Rhea on the injured list, 186 00:10:12,979 --> 00:10:16,082 and forcing Rhea to give up the championship. 187 00:10:16,148 --> 00:10:19,518 [Corey] Oh, Cole, you happened to see on social media 188 00:10:19,585 --> 00:10:22,288 who Liv Morgan ran into backstage earlier today? 189 00:10:22,355 --> 00:10:24,256 [Cole] Yeah, Dominik Mysterio. 190 00:10:24,323 --> 00:10:27,393 Of course, Rhea's being squeezed, I guess. 191 00:10:27,460 --> 00:10:28,761 [crowd chanting] Becky! 192 00:10:28,828 --> 00:10:31,197 [Corey] As we prepare, here's what I want to point out. 193 00:10:31,263 --> 00:10:32,765 I don't understand 194 00:10:32,832 --> 00:10:35,201 this sense of entitlement that Liv Morgan has. 195 00:10:35,267 --> 00:10:38,704 To your point, Liv is perpetually in second place, which is great. 196 00:10:38,771 --> 00:10:41,040 You can make a lot of money, have a hell of a career. 197 00:10:41,107 --> 00:10:43,275 But this whole whining and crying, 198 00:10:43,342 --> 00:10:45,845 as though Liv deserves something 'cause she got injured, 199 00:10:45,911 --> 00:10:47,146 it's nonsense. 200 00:10:47,213 --> 00:10:49,081 Becky Lynch needs to shut Liv Morgan up. 201 00:10:49,148 --> 00:10:51,350 [Cole] Becky Lynch is four up against Liv Morgan. 202 00:10:51,417 --> 00:10:53,886 Liv has never defeated Becky in her career. 203 00:10:53,953 --> 00:10:57,556 They did meet for a championship back at day one in 2022, 204 00:10:57,623 --> 00:11:00,593 in which Becky won the matchup. 205 00:11:00,660 --> 00:11:04,030 And Morgan now standing, switch by Becky Lynch. 206 00:11:04,096 --> 00:11:06,665 Nice take down by the champ. 207 00:11:06,732 --> 00:11:09,135 Liv Morgan has been champion before. 208 00:11:09,201 --> 00:11:12,271 She cashed in the money in the bank on Ronda Rousey 209 00:11:12,338 --> 00:11:15,074 a couple of years ago to win the championship. 210 00:11:15,141 --> 00:11:17,843 But this is her first match tonight in two years 211 00:11:17,910 --> 00:11:19,278 for a singles title. 212 00:11:19,345 --> 00:11:21,047 [Corey] And the reason for that 213 00:11:21,113 --> 00:11:23,049 is because of the strength of the Women's Division 214 00:11:23,115 --> 00:11:25,685 on both Friday Night Smack Down and Monday Night RAW. 215 00:11:25,751 --> 00:11:28,854 The game continues to change, the game continues to evolve. 216 00:11:28,921 --> 00:11:31,257 If you miss time with injury, that's unfortunate. 217 00:11:31,323 --> 00:11:32,892 But you can't expect to come back 218 00:11:32,958 --> 00:11:35,895 and just be handed the opportunity to be where you were. 219 00:11:35,961 --> 00:11:37,863 The game moves on whether you're in it or not. 220 00:11:37,930 --> 00:11:39,198 [Cole] One-hundred-percent. 221 00:11:39,265 --> 00:11:41,801 Becky, perfect example of that. 222 00:11:41,867 --> 00:11:43,436 She's always found a way to stay in the mix. 223 00:11:43,502 --> 00:11:46,272 She's a seven-time World Champion. 224 00:11:46,338 --> 00:11:48,974 Of course, she represented NXT for a while 225 00:11:49,041 --> 00:11:50,376 as its champion. 226 00:11:50,443 --> 00:11:53,245 This is one a Rumble, then a tag champ as well. 227 00:11:53,312 --> 00:11:56,615 And of course, Becky, a trailblazer making history. 228 00:11:56,682 --> 00:12:00,286 Main event of the first women's main event in WrestleMania history. 229 00:12:00,352 --> 00:12:01,821 C'mon. 230 00:12:01,887 --> 00:12:02,922 [Lynch] C'mon. 231 00:12:02,988 --> 00:12:05,257 [Cole] If you're Morgan, what do you need to do tonight, Corey, 232 00:12:05,324 --> 00:12:06,726 to take the title away from Lynch? 233 00:12:06,792 --> 00:12:09,728 [Corey] If you're Liv Morgan, you need to beat Lynch at her own game, 234 00:12:09,795 --> 00:12:12,031 which is not easy to accomplish, I know. 235 00:12:12,098 --> 00:12:13,766 But if Liv wants this credibility, 236 00:12:13,833 --> 00:12:16,202 if Liv wants to be viewed by the world 237 00:12:16,268 --> 00:12:18,337 the way that Liv sees herself in the mirror, 238 00:12:18,404 --> 00:12:21,307 she needs to beat Becky Lynch decisively. 239 00:12:21,373 --> 00:12:23,342 With a submission, with a pinfall, 240 00:12:23,409 --> 00:12:25,277 without shenanigans or controversy, 241 00:12:25,344 --> 00:12:28,280 -[Corey] Liv needs to win. -[Cole] It's an incredible point too. 242 00:12:28,347 --> 00:12:31,217 [Cole] Remember Liv Morgan has to pin or submit Becky. 243 00:12:31,283 --> 00:12:33,652 Becky has the champion's advantages. 244 00:12:33,719 --> 00:12:36,188 Liv fights back, count-outs do no one any good. 245 00:12:36,255 --> 00:12:37,923 Does Becky good, she'll keep the title. 246 00:12:37,990 --> 00:12:40,893 But nonetheless, Liv driving Becky back into the ring. 247 00:12:40,960 --> 00:12:42,228 And here's the thing about Liv. 248 00:12:42,294 --> 00:12:43,696 You can have a great career, 249 00:12:43,762 --> 00:12:45,798 as you mentioned earlier, finishing second. 250 00:12:45,865 --> 00:12:47,433 But at some point, she's gotta win. 251 00:12:47,500 --> 00:12:50,035 She's gotta prove to herself and the world she can win the big one. 252 00:12:50,102 --> 00:12:53,806 [Corey] If you're not gonna do what you say, you have to learn… Oh! 253 00:12:53,873 --> 00:12:55,207 [Cole] Great move by Morgan. 254 00:12:55,274 --> 00:12:56,742 They turn this match around. 255 00:12:56,809 --> 00:12:59,178 [Corey] …when to stop talking and making those claims. 256 00:12:59,245 --> 00:13:00,446 Liv likes to complain 257 00:13:00,513 --> 00:13:03,949 when she's not on the marquee of every arena we head to… Cover here! 258 00:13:04,016 --> 00:13:05,918 [Cole] Hook of the leg on Becky and a kick out. 259 00:13:05,985 --> 00:13:06,852 [Corey] Liv complains 260 00:13:06,919 --> 00:13:08,687 she's not being featured in films 261 00:13:08,754 --> 00:13:10,756 and around the globe at all times. 262 00:13:10,823 --> 00:13:11,657 Well, guess what? 263 00:13:11,724 --> 00:13:13,292 When you make it to the top of the mountain, 264 00:13:13,359 --> 00:13:14,593 as Becky Lynch has done, 265 00:13:14,660 --> 00:13:17,596 as Liv herself has done for a cup of coffee in the past, 266 00:13:17,663 --> 00:13:19,098 then everything falls into play. 267 00:13:19,165 --> 00:13:20,766 But you gotta do the work first. 268 00:13:20,833 --> 00:13:24,937 [Cole] And this is a different Liv Morgan, however, than we've seen in the past. 269 00:13:25,004 --> 00:13:28,707 -[Cole] Completely changed in attitude. -[Corey] It could be the missing piece. 270 00:13:28,774 --> 00:13:30,810 [Corey] This could be what launches Liv 271 00:13:30,876 --> 00:13:33,012 from solid second place to the pinnacle. 272 00:13:33,078 --> 00:13:35,848 [Cole] Liv has to be aware of the count. 273 00:13:35,915 --> 00:13:39,084 Remember, disqualification in play. 274 00:13:39,151 --> 00:13:40,819 Becky Lynch, couple of… 275 00:13:40,886 --> 00:13:43,322 Oh, caught that thigh by Morgan. But lands on her feet. 276 00:13:43,389 --> 00:13:44,990 Liv with a nice clothesline. 277 00:13:45,057 --> 00:13:47,059 [Corey] Becky went for her Springboard Kick 278 00:13:47,126 --> 00:13:48,160 from the bottom rope, 279 00:13:48,227 --> 00:13:50,863 and Liv sensed it coming, blocked it, and turned the tides. 280 00:13:50,930 --> 00:13:54,033 [Cole] Becky said something to Liv on Monday Night RAW, where she said, 281 00:13:54,099 --> 00:13:57,002 "You've been here a decade, you've been here ten years." 282 00:13:57,069 --> 00:13:58,304 And to your point earlier, 283 00:13:58,370 --> 00:14:01,106 "Stop complaining, it's time you took matters 284 00:14:01,173 --> 00:14:03,242 into your own hands and made things work." 285 00:14:03,309 --> 00:14:04,810 [Corey] It's a controversial decision. 286 00:14:04,877 --> 00:14:08,013 She's got until the count of five to break the hold. 287 00:14:08,080 --> 00:14:10,149 But if you're Liv Morgan, I appreciate utilizing 288 00:14:10,216 --> 00:14:12,718 the count of five to inflict maximum damage 289 00:14:12,785 --> 00:14:14,687 but don't play with fire in this situation. 290 00:14:14,753 --> 00:14:17,723 [Cole] Cover again on Becky for the Women's World Championship. 291 00:14:17,790 --> 00:14:18,691 Kick out by Lynch. 292 00:14:18,757 --> 00:14:22,161 [Corey] What happens in that instance is Liv doesn't hear the official's count, 293 00:14:22,228 --> 00:14:23,562 Liv gets herself disqualified, 294 00:14:23,629 --> 00:14:27,366 and then Liv spends six months crying on social media 295 00:14:27,433 --> 00:14:28,901 that she wants a match with the official. 296 00:14:28,968 --> 00:14:31,003 -[Corey] It's nonsense. -[Cole] Ooh! 297 00:14:31,070 --> 00:14:32,805 [Corey] It's everybody else's fault but Liv's. 298 00:14:32,872 --> 00:14:35,941 [Cole] You made the mention earlier, AJ Styles knows about this, 299 00:14:36,008 --> 00:14:38,744 if you lose the opportunity, you go to the back of the line. 300 00:14:38,811 --> 00:14:42,281 General managers have made that very clear in WWE. 301 00:14:42,348 --> 00:14:44,116 [Corey] Last night on Friday Night Smack Down, 302 00:14:44,183 --> 00:14:46,418 AJ was told precisely that by Nick Aldis. 303 00:14:46,485 --> 00:14:47,820 [Daphanie] …two, three. 304 00:14:47,887 --> 00:14:51,523 [Corey] And again, it's all a testament to the strength of WWE as a whole. 305 00:14:51,590 --> 00:14:54,660 After the draft, both rosters are stacked. 306 00:14:54,727 --> 00:14:57,896 Oof! No shortcomings on either side. 307 00:14:57,963 --> 00:14:59,064 [Cole] A kick by Becky. 308 00:14:59,131 --> 00:15:01,166 -[Corey] Ooh! -[Cole] Now that back elbow. 309 00:15:01,233 --> 00:15:02,868 [Cole] Lynch second… 310 00:15:02,935 --> 00:15:05,371 Oh, again, Liv Morgan takes advantage. 311 00:15:05,437 --> 00:15:07,406 Becky face-first off the turnbuckle. 312 00:15:07,473 --> 00:15:10,175 Another cover by Morgan forces Becky to kick out. 313 00:15:10,242 --> 00:15:12,111 Now, I like this strategy by Liv. 314 00:15:12,177 --> 00:15:14,613 Constant covers forcing Becky to kick out. 315 00:15:14,680 --> 00:15:18,317 [Corey] I agree with you wholeheartedly, because what that does is it forces Lynch 316 00:15:18,384 --> 00:15:22,221 to spend additional energy just in kicking out of a lateral press. 317 00:15:22,288 --> 00:15:24,323 It's gonna exhaust you on a long enough timeline. 318 00:15:24,390 --> 00:15:25,824 [Cole] Now wearing Becky down. 319 00:15:25,891 --> 00:15:29,628 Again, Liv not knowing for submissions, 320 00:15:29,695 --> 00:15:31,330 trying to pull out a new trick. 321 00:15:31,397 --> 00:15:33,332 Becky face-first off the turnbuckle. 322 00:15:33,399 --> 00:15:37,569 [Corey] And listen, I'm saying a lot of controversial things about Liv, 323 00:15:37,636 --> 00:15:41,940 but if Becky Lynch makes the mistake of thinking the same way I'm speaking, 324 00:15:42,007 --> 00:15:44,043 that could pose a problem for the champion. 325 00:15:44,109 --> 00:15:47,112 If Becky is looking past or through Liv Morgan, 326 00:15:47,179 --> 00:15:48,981 Lynch could pay the price to that. 327 00:15:49,048 --> 00:15:51,884 [Cole] Big fight field tonight at the Jeddah Super Dome. 328 00:15:51,950 --> 00:15:55,187 We're sold out in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 329 00:15:55,254 --> 00:15:57,656 Three championship matches, including this one, 330 00:15:57,723 --> 00:15:59,158 for the Women's World Title. 331 00:15:59,224 --> 00:16:02,061 King and Queen of the Ring will be crowned as well. 332 00:16:02,127 --> 00:16:04,229 They earn opportunities at Summer Slam. 333 00:16:04,296 --> 00:16:07,199 So much at stake on this historic night. 334 00:16:07,266 --> 00:16:09,935 [Corey] This arm drag escape by The Man. 335 00:16:10,002 --> 00:16:12,504 [Cole] And Becky looking to fight back. 336 00:16:12,571 --> 00:16:14,139 [crowd] Ooh! 337 00:16:14,206 --> 00:16:16,742 [Cole] Morgan just a step ahead, 338 00:16:16,809 --> 00:16:18,210 at least momentarily. 339 00:16:18,277 --> 00:16:19,278 [crowd] Oh! 340 00:16:19,345 --> 00:16:23,148 -[Cole] Liv… Becky didn't get that. -[Corey] Tried to put the brakes on. 341 00:16:23,215 --> 00:16:25,818 [Cole] Yeah, rolls her up. Kick out by Lynch. 342 00:16:25,884 --> 00:16:29,121 And this time, Morgan goes face-first off the turnbuckle. 343 00:16:29,188 --> 00:16:31,890 [crowd chanting] 344 00:16:31,957 --> 00:16:33,992 -[Cole] And both women dead. -[crowd] Oh! 345 00:16:34,059 --> 00:16:35,794 [Cole] Both women down. 346 00:16:35,861 --> 00:16:37,563 Critical moment of this matchup 347 00:16:37,629 --> 00:16:41,166 for Becky Lynch's Women's World Championship. 348 00:16:41,233 --> 00:16:42,167 [crowd clapping] 349 00:16:42,234 --> 00:16:45,003 [Cole] Does jet lag come into play in a match like this? 350 00:16:45,070 --> 00:16:47,272 [Corey] We've been in the country for a number of days. 351 00:16:47,339 --> 00:16:51,410 For being here for practically a week, I would say, at this point, not likely. 352 00:16:51,477 --> 00:16:53,645 The Superstars have had ample time to train, 353 00:16:53,712 --> 00:16:56,115 to get their sleep acclimated to the best of their ability. 354 00:16:56,181 --> 00:16:58,617 That said, you're not at home, on your own soil. 355 00:16:58,684 --> 00:17:01,253 But Becky Lynch has lived her entire career, 356 00:17:01,320 --> 00:17:05,124 in that case, traveling around the globe. You gotta suck it up and fight through. 357 00:17:05,190 --> 00:17:07,726 -[Cole] It is tough to stay hydrated here. -[Liv groans] 358 00:17:07,793 --> 00:17:10,596 [Corey] I've lost four pounds since we came on the air. 359 00:17:10,662 --> 00:17:13,399 [Cole] And Liv and Becky exchanging blows. 360 00:17:13,465 --> 00:17:16,001 -[Corey] And I found my pants. -[Cole] Thank goodness. 361 00:17:16,068 --> 00:17:17,569 [Cole] Big right hand by Morgan, 362 00:17:17,636 --> 00:17:20,339 rocks the champion, and here comes The Man again. 363 00:17:20,406 --> 00:17:24,376 -[unintelligible chattering] -[crowd chanting] 364 00:17:24,443 --> 00:17:26,945 [Cole laughing] Here we go, Becky and Liv. 365 00:17:27,012 --> 00:17:28,947 And here comes Morgan now. 366 00:17:29,014 --> 00:17:31,517 -[Cole] Becky with a clothesline. -[crowd cheering] 367 00:17:31,583 --> 00:17:34,386 [Cole] And another one by the Women's World Champ. 368 00:17:34,453 --> 00:17:36,355 [crowd cheering] 369 00:17:37,756 --> 00:17:40,359 [Cole] Becky starting to feel it and build momentum. 370 00:17:40,426 --> 00:17:42,661 [Corey] This is what Liv wanted to avoid. 371 00:17:42,728 --> 00:17:46,665 [Cole] Yeah, Liv had the momentum earlier, and Becky turning things around now. 372 00:17:46,732 --> 00:17:49,368 [Corey] You can watch it, you can study it, but in doing it, 373 00:17:49,435 --> 00:17:53,539 you experience the adrenaline of Becky Lynch in the ring. 374 00:17:53,605 --> 00:17:55,174 [crowd clapping] 375 00:17:55,240 --> 00:17:57,676 [Corey] There is no true way to prepare adequately. 376 00:17:57,743 --> 00:18:00,012 [Cole] And Liv Morgan rolling out of the ring. 377 00:18:00,079 --> 00:18:01,213 Becky Lynch, though, 378 00:18:01,280 --> 00:18:03,649 went for a baseball slide and took Morgan out. 379 00:18:05,951 --> 00:18:09,354 And the intensity in the eyes of the Women's World Champ. 380 00:18:09,421 --> 00:18:12,057 Off the apron. Down goes Morgan. 381 00:18:12,124 --> 00:18:14,827 Becky again taking the fight to the Challenger. 382 00:18:14,893 --> 00:18:18,263 As feisty as they come, Becky Lynch. 383 00:18:19,631 --> 00:18:22,801 [Corey] Above all else, Becky Lynch knows how to win. 384 00:18:22,868 --> 00:18:23,702 [crowd cheering] 385 00:18:23,769 --> 00:18:27,106 [Corey] Lynch making the climb to the top turnbuckle, but Morgan. 386 00:18:27,172 --> 00:18:31,310 [Cole] Morgan met her there. Great move by the Number One Contender, Liv Morgan. 387 00:18:33,345 --> 00:18:36,415 [Corey] Wild right hand, a haymaker thrown by Morgan. 388 00:18:36,482 --> 00:18:38,884 [Cole] Yeah, Liv needs to slow things down, 389 00:18:38,951 --> 00:18:41,086 grasp the momentum back from Becky. 390 00:18:41,153 --> 00:18:43,789 [crowd chanting] 391 00:18:46,825 --> 00:18:49,561 [Cole] Liv chopped off the ropes. Becky now top rope. 392 00:18:49,628 --> 00:18:52,364 [crowd] Oh! 393 00:18:52,431 --> 00:18:55,701 [Cole] Becky with a missile dropkick. Morgan's down. 394 00:18:55,767 --> 00:18:58,470 [Corey] Lynch scrambling for the cover, hooks the leg. 395 00:18:58,537 --> 00:19:00,272 [Cole] Kick out by Liv at two. 396 00:19:00,339 --> 00:19:03,308 [crowd chanting] 397 00:19:03,375 --> 00:19:04,443 [Cole] Becky thinking about 398 00:19:04,510 --> 00:19:06,578 what she has to do now. 399 00:19:06,645 --> 00:19:08,147 [Corey] As we look at the dropkick, 400 00:19:08,213 --> 00:19:10,048 right on the money from Lynch. 401 00:19:10,115 --> 00:19:11,683 Scrambling for the cover. 402 00:19:11,750 --> 00:19:13,085 Not as deep of a hook of the leg 403 00:19:13,152 --> 00:19:14,386 as Lynch would have liked. 404 00:19:14,453 --> 00:19:16,822 That may be the only reason this one's still going on. 405 00:19:16,889 --> 00:19:20,692 [Cole] And the wheels are turning though. Becky trying to figure out strategy, 406 00:19:20,759 --> 00:19:22,327 what she needs to put Morgan away. 407 00:19:22,394 --> 00:19:23,829 [Corey] Looking for the Disarm-Her. 408 00:19:23,896 --> 00:19:27,399 [Cole] And Liv able to turn it around into a pinning combination. 409 00:19:27,466 --> 00:19:29,334 [crowd chanting] 410 00:19:29,401 --> 00:19:32,571 [Corey] Lynch trying for the Disarm-Her again. 411 00:19:32,638 --> 00:19:35,541 And Morgan just uncorked a right hand. 412 00:19:37,309 --> 00:19:40,746 [Cole] And Liv off the second… Oh, code breaker! 413 00:19:40,812 --> 00:19:42,347 And Becky down and out. 414 00:19:42,414 --> 00:19:44,816 Cover now to win the Women's World Championship. 415 00:19:44,883 --> 00:19:47,920 Kick out at two. 416 00:19:47,986 --> 00:19:50,989 [Corey] As we approach the deep waters, you asked the question earlier. 417 00:19:51,056 --> 00:19:52,558 Could conditioning be a factor? 418 00:19:52,624 --> 00:19:55,928 Liv Morgan, right now, looks like she's running low on fuel. 419 00:19:55,994 --> 00:20:00,499 You saw the lackadaisical cover after the code breaker. 420 00:20:00,566 --> 00:20:03,769 Could have taken Lynch down and out. But to me, from where I sit, 421 00:20:03,835 --> 00:20:06,872 Liv Morgan is wasting a lot of valuable time right now. 422 00:20:06,939 --> 00:20:09,341 [Cole] Now she's laughing about something. 423 00:20:09,408 --> 00:20:12,644 Again, this weird attitude of Liv Morgan 424 00:20:12,711 --> 00:20:14,680 recently. 425 00:20:14,746 --> 00:20:17,549 Into the corner. Becky Lynch sidesteps out of harm's way. 426 00:20:17,616 --> 00:20:21,253 Now a well-placed boot from the back. Down goes Morgan, cover by Lynch. 427 00:20:21,320 --> 00:20:24,423 And a kick out at two by Liv Morgan. 428 00:20:24,489 --> 00:20:27,492 [Corey] Drive back some of the old blond, spiky hair color. 429 00:20:27,559 --> 00:20:30,562 -[Cole laughs] -[Corey] Nice combination in the corner. 430 00:20:30,629 --> 00:20:34,466 [Corey] And Lynch now could potentially be making the climb again. 431 00:20:34,533 --> 00:20:37,336 -[crowd booing] -[Corey] From the top! 432 00:20:37,402 --> 00:20:41,006 [Cole] Liv able to roll out of harm's way. Liv second rope now. 433 00:20:41,073 --> 00:20:44,176 And a missile dropkick of her own drives Becky across the ring. 434 00:20:44,243 --> 00:20:47,312 Morgan comes to the cover, trying to win the Women's World Championship. 435 00:20:47,379 --> 00:20:49,748 Will hook the leg this time, and a kick out by Becky again, 436 00:20:49,815 --> 00:20:51,683 forcing Becky to kick out once again. 437 00:20:51,750 --> 00:20:53,218 [crowd chanting] 438 00:20:53,285 --> 00:20:55,621 [Corey] Look at the doubt creeping into the mind 439 00:20:55,687 --> 00:20:57,723 of the Challenger, of Liv Morgan. 440 00:20:59,625 --> 00:21:03,395 It's gotta be a hard pill to swallow when you spend weeks and months 441 00:21:03,462 --> 00:21:06,932 telling everyone with ears or anyone who looks at their phone 442 00:21:06,999 --> 00:21:08,200 where you deserve to be. 443 00:21:08,267 --> 00:21:10,002 If Liv comes up… Oblivion! 444 00:21:10,068 --> 00:21:12,871 [Cole] Was looking for Oblivion. Becky able to counter. 445 00:21:12,938 --> 00:21:17,876 Cover to retain, shoulders down, and a kick out by Morgan. 446 00:21:17,943 --> 00:21:20,779 [Corey] It's possible that this deep into the matchup, 447 00:21:20,846 --> 00:21:23,682 reality is beginning to sink into Liv Morgan. 448 00:21:23,749 --> 00:21:25,417 Liv Morgan may be feeling right now, 449 00:21:25,484 --> 00:21:27,753 "My legs are heavy. My lungs are on fire. 450 00:21:27,819 --> 00:21:29,321 I just tried Oblivion. 451 00:21:29,388 --> 00:21:32,291 And The Man was a step ahead yet again." 452 00:21:32,357 --> 00:21:34,626 [Cole] But if you're gonna be champ, you better dig down deep. 453 00:21:34,693 --> 00:21:38,130 You better be able to fight through that, play through extra innings. 454 00:21:38,196 --> 00:21:40,299 It's the only way you're gonna be the Women's World Champion. 455 00:21:40,365 --> 00:21:43,368 [Corey] I only see one woman on her feet with fire in her eyes. 456 00:21:43,435 --> 00:21:46,505 And it's the Women's World Champion. 457 00:21:46,571 --> 00:21:48,974 [Cole] Becky Lynch went for the Manhandle Slam. 458 00:21:49,041 --> 00:21:51,376 Liv rolled through, trying to steal the title. 459 00:21:51,443 --> 00:21:53,078 Becky rolls through on her own. 460 00:21:53,145 --> 00:21:55,113 Liv kicks out again. 461 00:21:55,180 --> 00:21:56,782 Becky misses wildly with a kick. 462 00:21:56,848 --> 00:21:59,284 Morgan counters with a running knee. 463 00:21:59,351 --> 00:22:01,153 [Corey] Lynch is down. Can Morgan capitalize? 464 00:22:01,219 --> 00:22:03,789 -[Corey] Looking for the cover. -[Cole] For the Championship. 465 00:22:03,855 --> 00:22:05,223 [Cole] Inside leg hooked. 466 00:22:05,290 --> 00:22:08,126 -[Cole] And Becky at two and a half. -[Corey] Wow. 467 00:22:08,193 --> 00:22:09,961 [Cole] And you look at the face. Look at Morgan's face. 468 00:22:10,028 --> 00:22:11,897 Is that doubt now creeping in? 469 00:22:11,963 --> 00:22:15,634 Does Liv Morgan say to herself, "I cannot get the job done?" 470 00:22:15,701 --> 00:22:17,069 [Corey] It's gotta be, Cole. 471 00:22:17,135 --> 00:22:19,471 I've never been World Champion. I don't know what that feels like. 472 00:22:19,538 --> 00:22:22,240 I don't know what it means to feel that doubt creep in 473 00:22:22,307 --> 00:22:23,508 in the bottom of the night 474 00:22:23,575 --> 00:22:25,711 when you're in the box with two strikes against you. 475 00:22:25,777 --> 00:22:30,449 That's where Liv Morgan's at, and The Man keeps coming back. 476 00:22:30,515 --> 00:22:33,285 [Cole] Liv to her feet. And now she's toying with Becky. 477 00:22:33,351 --> 00:22:35,587 I'm not sure this is the wisest strategy. 478 00:22:35,654 --> 00:22:37,789 Becky with a right hand. 479 00:22:37,856 --> 00:22:41,026 [Corey] There's some smoke behind that one. 480 00:22:41,093 --> 00:22:42,160 [crowd] Ooh! 481 00:22:42,227 --> 00:22:46,231 [Cole] And again, haymaker's being thrown. Becky's legs look a bit wobbly. 482 00:22:46,298 --> 00:22:50,001 Morgan now off the second rope. Looked like she was going for an arm drag. 483 00:22:50,068 --> 00:22:51,303 Becky able to counter. 484 00:22:51,370 --> 00:22:54,539 And Becky takes down Liv into an arm bar. 485 00:22:54,606 --> 00:22:56,141 Arm bar in! 486 00:22:56,208 --> 00:22:58,777 Is Liv gonna tap? Center of the ring, Liv may tap here. 487 00:22:58,844 --> 00:23:01,146 Though she's able to roll into a cover. 488 00:23:01,213 --> 00:23:03,281 [Corey] Smart strategy. Reversal by Morgan. 489 00:23:03,348 --> 00:23:05,317 Rings of Saturn cinched in. 490 00:23:05,384 --> 00:23:06,885 [Cole] Now it's Becky's turn. 491 00:23:06,952 --> 00:23:09,554 Becky's in trouble. Becky's in the middle of the ring. 492 00:23:09,621 --> 00:23:11,056 The champ has nowhere to go. 493 00:23:11,123 --> 00:23:14,359 Now Becky's able to turn into a pinning combination. 494 00:23:14,426 --> 00:23:15,694 Liv trying to hang on though. 495 00:23:15,761 --> 00:23:19,030 [Corey] Right back into the submission. I've gotta give credit where it's due. 496 00:23:19,097 --> 00:23:22,434 Liv Morgan has clearly been studying her ground game. 497 00:23:22,501 --> 00:23:25,003 [Cole] Morgan delivering elbows to the midsection. 498 00:23:25,070 --> 00:23:28,140 Becky rolls through again and able to break it. 499 00:23:28,206 --> 00:23:29,241 And now Becky. 500 00:23:29,307 --> 00:23:31,476 Looking for the Disarm-Her. 501 00:23:31,543 --> 00:23:32,644 Now she's got it in! 502 00:23:32,711 --> 00:23:36,181 Disarm-Her locked in! Submission. Move on, Morgan. 503 00:23:36,248 --> 00:23:37,516 Becky trying to hang on. 504 00:23:37,582 --> 00:23:39,651 [Corey] But how much does Lynch have left in the tank? 505 00:23:39,718 --> 00:23:43,422 You can see Becky trying with everything she's got. 506 00:23:43,488 --> 00:23:45,857 [Cole] And now with Liv in the Disarm-Her… 507 00:23:45,924 --> 00:23:48,326 -[Corey] What the heck? -[Cole] What is this damn fool doing? 508 00:23:48,393 --> 00:23:49,294 [crowd booing] 509 00:23:49,361 --> 00:23:50,495 [Cole] Dominik Mysterio! 510 00:23:50,562 --> 00:23:54,299 We knew he was here. He set up social media tweets earlier. 511 00:23:54,366 --> 00:23:56,535 [Corey] Dominik said he came to Saudi Arabia 512 00:23:56,601 --> 00:23:59,571 to make sure Liv doesn't get her hands anywhere near Mami's championship. 513 00:23:59,638 --> 00:24:02,340 [Cole] Oh, because Liv, of course, injured Rhea Ripley. 514 00:24:02,407 --> 00:24:05,710 Dominik's Mami made sure that Rhea wasn't champion today. 515 00:24:05,777 --> 00:24:08,280 And now this fool is out here ringside. 516 00:24:08,346 --> 00:24:10,482 [Corey] And Becky Lynch wants nothing to do with "Dirty" Dom, 517 00:24:10,549 --> 00:24:11,516 understandably. 518 00:24:11,583 --> 00:24:14,820 -[crowd chanting] You suck! -[Corey] He's spoken for. 519 00:24:14,886 --> 00:24:16,421 [Cole] I don't think that's… 520 00:24:16,488 --> 00:24:20,192 -[Corey laughing] -[Cole] Oh, wow, code breaker. 521 00:24:20,258 --> 00:24:22,761 [Cole] Cover by Liv, hook of the leg. 522 00:24:22,828 --> 00:24:24,896 Almost took advantage of a distraction. 523 00:24:24,963 --> 00:24:27,299 [Corey] And notice how Liv is favoring her arm 524 00:24:27,365 --> 00:24:29,034 that was stuck in the Disarm-Her. 525 00:24:29,100 --> 00:24:32,070 Morgan unable to hook the legs as she wanted. 526 00:24:32,137 --> 00:24:34,706 And that could keep this one alive. 527 00:24:34,773 --> 00:24:36,441 [crowd chanting] You suck! 528 00:24:38,677 --> 00:24:41,746 [Cole] Fans telling Dominik what they feel about him. 529 00:24:41,813 --> 00:24:43,114 Nonetheless, the reason 530 00:24:43,181 --> 00:24:46,885 that Rhea Ripley isn't champion today is because of Liv Morgan. 531 00:24:46,952 --> 00:24:49,120 Liv attacked her in the backstage area, 532 00:24:49,187 --> 00:24:51,356 forced her to relinquish the championship. 533 00:24:51,423 --> 00:24:54,125 Becky would go on to win it in a battle royal. 534 00:24:54,192 --> 00:24:56,761 Liv Morgan now top rope. Becky's gonna meet her there. 535 00:24:56,828 --> 00:24:58,997 Becky Lynch now hooking Morgan. 536 00:24:59,064 --> 00:25:02,534 -[Cole] Is it enough? Superplex! -[crowd cheering] 537 00:25:02,601 --> 00:25:06,137 [Corey] Can Lynch capitalize? Can the champion finish the job? 538 00:25:06,204 --> 00:25:09,407 [Cole] Remember Morgan had been working on the back of Becky early on. 539 00:25:09,474 --> 00:25:12,077 -[Cole] And Dominik with a steel chair. -[crowd booing] 540 00:25:12,143 --> 00:25:14,846 [Cole] And Dominik sending that chair to Becky. 541 00:25:14,913 --> 00:25:15,881 He wants Becky 542 00:25:15,947 --> 00:25:19,618 to use the steel chair to take out Morgan here. 543 00:25:19,684 --> 00:25:22,153 [Corey] Becky made it clear she wants nothing to do with Dom. 544 00:25:22,220 --> 00:25:26,024 [Cole] Dominik drawing the official, so the official doesn't see the chair. 545 00:25:26,091 --> 00:25:28,960 Let Morgan… Morgan, DDT on the chair! 546 00:25:29,027 --> 00:25:30,295 [Corey] Daftie, daftie! 547 00:25:30,362 --> 00:25:33,398 -[Corey] Dom, get off the ring, you fool! -[Cole] Turn around! 548 00:25:33,465 --> 00:25:35,333 [Cole] Dominik, turn around! 549 00:25:35,400 --> 00:25:37,135 Oh, no, not like this. 550 00:25:37,202 --> 00:25:38,703 Oblivion, cover. 551 00:25:38,770 --> 00:25:41,339 [crowd] One, two, three! 552 00:25:41,406 --> 00:25:42,908 [Cole] Morgan's the champion! 553 00:25:42,974 --> 00:25:45,176 [Liv Morgan's theme music] 554 00:25:45,243 --> 00:25:46,811 [Mike] Here's your winner 555 00:25:46,878 --> 00:25:49,948 and the new 556 00:25:50,015 --> 00:25:54,953 Women's World Champion… 557 00:25:55,020 --> 00:25:59,658 Liv Morgan! 558 00:25:59,724 --> 00:26:03,061 [Cole] Dominik, you're a freaking moron. 559 00:26:03,128 --> 00:26:04,829 [Corey] That might be 560 00:26:04,896 --> 00:26:06,731 the most spectacular, 561 00:26:06,798 --> 00:26:09,401 disastrous backfire 562 00:26:09,467 --> 00:26:12,037 in the history of WWE. 563 00:26:12,103 --> 00:26:14,539 I like to take Dom's side from time to time. 564 00:26:14,606 --> 00:26:17,909 But this guy's an idiot. He deserves to be locked up again. 565 00:26:17,976 --> 00:26:20,078 He just pissed away Mami's title. 566 00:26:20,145 --> 00:26:22,347 [Cole] Oh my God. He's an idiot in so many ways. 567 00:26:22,414 --> 00:26:24,749 He gave the championship to the woman who took Rhea out. 568 00:26:24,816 --> 00:26:27,919 -[theme music continues] -[Cole] Oh my God. 569 00:26:27,986 --> 00:26:30,922 [Cole] You're gonna be in trouble with Mami, Dominik. 570 00:26:30,989 --> 00:26:34,426 But again, the story here, Corey, is this, Liv's the champ. 571 00:26:34,492 --> 00:26:38,029 [Corey] Becky Lynch had the Disarm-Her cinched in. 572 00:26:38,096 --> 00:26:40,932 Dominik shows up at ringside 573 00:26:40,999 --> 00:26:43,501 for reasons unbeknownst to anybody but Dom. 574 00:26:43,568 --> 00:26:47,172 [Cole] There's Becky saying, "Get out. I don't need you. I don't want you." 575 00:26:47,238 --> 00:26:52,744 [Corey] Manhandle Slam attempt. But Liv counters, scrambles for the cover. 576 00:26:52,811 --> 00:26:55,547 -[Corey] And Lynch would survive. -[Cole] Then watch Dominik. 577 00:26:55,614 --> 00:26:58,550 [Cole] He sends the chair to Becky, 578 00:26:58,617 --> 00:27:00,485 hoping Becky's gonna use it against Liv. 579 00:27:00,552 --> 00:27:02,988 [Corey] And even in agony on the canvas, 580 00:27:03,054 --> 00:27:05,724 Lynch saying, "No, get the hell out. I don't want it." 581 00:27:05,790 --> 00:27:08,293 [Cole] Then the damn fool has the referee distracted. 582 00:27:08,360 --> 00:27:10,929 And it allows Liv to use the chair 583 00:27:10,996 --> 00:27:12,664 to set up Oblivion 584 00:27:12,731 --> 00:27:15,967 so Liv can win the Women's World Championship. 585 00:27:16,034 --> 00:27:20,739 [Corey] An absolutely absurd turn of events. 586 00:27:20,805 --> 00:27:22,140 All set in motion 587 00:27:22,207 --> 00:27:24,109 by "Dirty" Dom Dom. 588 00:27:24,175 --> 00:27:26,411 [Cole] And think about this, Corey. 589 00:27:26,478 --> 00:27:31,583 The Liv Morgan Revenge Tour is now complete. 590 00:27:31,649 --> 00:27:33,618 She took out Rhea Ripley. 591 00:27:33,685 --> 00:27:34,619 [Liv] I told you, guys. 592 00:27:34,686 --> 00:27:37,722 [Cole] She took the Women's World Championship 593 00:27:37,789 --> 00:27:38,723 from Becky Lynch. 594 00:27:38,790 --> 00:27:39,858 And she embarrassed-- 595 00:27:39,924 --> 00:27:41,359 [fireworks] 596 00:27:44,396 --> 00:27:46,331 [Cole] She embarrassed Rhea's man 597 00:27:46,398 --> 00:27:49,567 -[Cole] in the process. -[Liv laughing] Revenge is mine. 598 00:27:49,634 --> 00:27:51,336 [Cole] Liv Morgan is indeed… 599 00:27:52,771 --> 00:27:55,340 the Women's World Champion. 600 00:27:55,407 --> 00:27:57,342 [Corey] I'm "Dirty" Dom, I'm thinking twice 601 00:27:57,409 --> 00:28:00,478 about even getting on a plane to head back to the United States. 602 00:28:00,545 --> 00:28:02,680 Because you know when Dom gets back, 603 00:28:02,747 --> 00:28:05,383 Mami's not going to be happy. 604 00:28:05,450 --> 00:28:07,986 [theme music continues] 605 00:28:19,330 --> 00:28:21,332 [soft music] 606 00:28:24,502 --> 00:28:25,870 ["Built Different" playing] 607 00:28:33,378 --> 00:28:35,313 [unintelligible] 608 00:28:35,380 --> 00:28:37,415 ♪ This kind of separates strong from the weak ♪ 609 00:28:37,482 --> 00:28:39,350 ♪ I'm a beast, I'm a feast Every day of the week ♪ 610 00:28:39,417 --> 00:28:42,320 ♪ And I do not know defeat, please ♪ 611 00:28:42,387 --> 00:28:46,191 ♪ You know that I'm built like no other ♪ 612 00:28:46,257 --> 00:28:49,394 ♪ You know that I'm built to go further ♪ 613 00:28:49,461 --> 00:28:51,696 [unintelligible] 614 00:28:51,763 --> 00:28:53,131 ♪ I'm built different ♪ 615 00:28:53,198 --> 00:28:54,332 [music stops] 616 00:28:55,734 --> 00:28:57,936 ["Survival" playing] ♪ This is my life, this is my love ♪ 617 00:28:58,002 --> 00:28:59,704 [unintelligible] 618 00:28:59,771 --> 00:29:03,041 ♪ I'll be fighting, I'll be grinding This is my legacy ♪ 619 00:29:03,108 --> 00:29:06,444 ♪ It's my blood, it's my sweat Can't ever let it get to me ♪ 620 00:29:06,511 --> 00:29:09,747 ♪ Hitting my time, hitting my money This is my legacy ♪ 621 00:29:09,814 --> 00:29:13,118 ♪ My legacy, my legacy ♪ 622 00:29:13,184 --> 00:29:16,621 ♪ Hitting my time, hitting my money This is my legacy ♪ 623 00:29:16,688 --> 00:29:19,757 ♪ My legacy, my legacy ♪ 624 00:29:19,824 --> 00:29:22,560 ♪ I'll be fighting, I'll be grinding This is my legacy… ♪ 625 00:29:22,627 --> 00:29:25,029 [Corey] The Intercontinental Championship in hand, 626 00:29:25,096 --> 00:29:27,765 the persevering Sami Zayn will take to the ring 627 00:29:27,832 --> 00:29:29,334 against Big Bronson Reed 628 00:29:29,400 --> 00:29:33,571 and friend-turned-furious-foe Chad Gable right after this break. 629 00:29:33,638 --> 00:29:37,142 Members of the WWE Universe subscribing to Peacock Premium Plus, 630 00:29:37,208 --> 00:29:40,478 let's get a closer look at how these three outstanding forces 631 00:29:40,545 --> 00:29:43,214 will stop at nothing in their darkening feud 632 00:29:43,281 --> 00:29:45,517 for the Intercontinental Title. 633 00:29:45,583 --> 00:29:47,152 [music stops] 634 00:29:49,954 --> 00:29:50,955 [energetic music] 635 00:29:51,022 --> 00:29:52,624 [commentator] Sami Zayn 636 00:29:52,690 --> 00:29:56,861 defends the Intercontinental Title in his hometown. 637 00:29:56,928 --> 00:29:59,164 And the man that many say is responsible for the fact 638 00:29:59,230 --> 00:30:01,900 that Sami Zayn's champion today, Chad Gable. 639 00:30:01,966 --> 00:30:04,903 [Sami] You deserve a chance at this more than anybody. 640 00:30:04,969 --> 00:30:08,339 It'd be my honor to defend this Intercontinental Championship 641 00:30:08,406 --> 00:30:09,874 against you. 642 00:30:09,941 --> 00:30:11,509 [dramatic music] 643 00:30:11,576 --> 00:30:13,144 I can't wait. 644 00:30:13,211 --> 00:30:15,180 [dramatic music intensifies] 645 00:30:15,246 --> 00:30:17,115 -[Sami groaning] -[crowd cheering] 646 00:30:17,182 --> 00:30:19,450 [commentator] Something has to give tonight. 647 00:30:19,517 --> 00:30:21,219 [music continues] 648 00:30:21,286 --> 00:30:24,222 [commentator] Ankle lock now. Gable's got it locked in. 649 00:30:24,289 --> 00:30:26,991 [music continues] 650 00:30:27,058 --> 00:30:28,126 [commentator] Exploder! 651 00:30:28,193 --> 00:30:31,563 Can Sami capitalize here? 652 00:30:31,629 --> 00:30:33,765 Helluva Kick! 653 00:30:33,831 --> 00:30:36,034 Shoulders down, Sami retains. 654 00:30:36,100 --> 00:30:39,370 -[bell ringing] -[music turns somber] 655 00:30:39,437 --> 00:30:42,407 [commentator] You can see the disappointment on Gable. 656 00:30:42,473 --> 00:30:45,777 He came so close yet again. 657 00:30:45,843 --> 00:30:48,746 And now the celebration with his family, his wife. And… 658 00:30:48,813 --> 00:30:51,216 [somber music intensifies] 659 00:30:51,282 --> 00:30:54,452 -[commentator] Gable from behind. -[crowd booing] 660 00:30:54,519 --> 00:30:57,956 [commentator] Gable snapped. The pressure's gotten to him. 661 00:30:58,022 --> 00:31:00,491 -[dramatic music] -[crowd booing] 662 00:31:02,227 --> 00:31:03,394 [dramatic music stops] 663 00:31:03,461 --> 00:31:06,531 [Gable] What I did to Sami was justified. 664 00:31:06,598 --> 00:31:09,868 -[dramatic music continues] -He knew that was my moment. 665 00:31:09,934 --> 00:31:12,770 [Gable] That should have been me at WrestleMania. 666 00:31:12,837 --> 00:31:16,040 That should have been me with my daughter celebrating. 667 00:31:16,107 --> 00:31:17,976 [Gable] But I was wasting my time 668 00:31:18,042 --> 00:31:19,644 training Sami Zayn. 669 00:31:19,711 --> 00:31:24,415 I've been wasting my time training a bunch of freaking losers. 670 00:31:24,482 --> 00:31:25,984 [crowd booing] 671 00:31:26,050 --> 00:31:28,319 [commentator] Gable obsessed with the fact 672 00:31:28,386 --> 00:31:31,055 that he wants to win the Intercontinental Championship. 673 00:31:31,122 --> 00:31:33,258 [dramatic music intensifies and stops] 674 00:31:33,324 --> 00:31:35,126 [Reed] Never mind Chad Gable. 675 00:31:35,193 --> 00:31:37,328 [commentator] Oh, Bronson Reed! 676 00:31:37,395 --> 00:31:39,330 [Reed] You got bigger problems to deal with. 677 00:31:39,397 --> 00:31:41,666 [wrestlers groaning and shouting] 678 00:31:43,434 --> 00:31:48,439 [shouting] You're looking at the new Intercontinental Champion. 679 00:31:48,506 --> 00:31:52,644 [Reed] While those two are focused on their rivalry, 680 00:31:52,710 --> 00:31:54,846 I'm about my business. 681 00:31:56,281 --> 00:31:58,950 [Reed] The Intercontinental Championship 682 00:31:59,017 --> 00:32:04,222 belongs to Big Bronson Reed. 683 00:32:04,289 --> 00:32:07,425 [commentator] Sami's got Gable and Bronson Reed 684 00:32:07,492 --> 00:32:10,128 looking to take the championship from him. 685 00:32:10,194 --> 00:32:12,964 -[tense music] -[Sami] So how does this end? 686 00:32:13,031 --> 00:32:15,333 [Sami] To me there's only one way it can end. 687 00:32:15,400 --> 00:32:16,634 Triple Threat Match 688 00:32:16,701 --> 00:32:19,704 at King and Queen of the Ring in Saudi Arabia. 689 00:32:19,771 --> 00:32:20,672 [music continues] 690 00:32:20,738 --> 00:32:24,142 [Sami] When the pressure is on and this championship is on the line, 691 00:32:24,208 --> 00:32:26,644 that is when I am at my best. 692 00:32:26,711 --> 00:32:29,013 That soul, that heart, that passion, 693 00:32:29,080 --> 00:32:32,650 that is why I am holding this right now. 694 00:32:32,717 --> 00:32:36,554 [commentator] Sami Zayn goes right after Chad Gable. 695 00:32:36,621 --> 00:32:40,325 And now he turns his attention to Bronson Reed. 696 00:32:40,391 --> 00:32:44,162 -[commentator] From behind, Chad Gable. -[music intensifies] 697 00:32:44,228 --> 00:32:48,366 [commentator] Once again, Reed is the last one standing. 698 00:32:48,433 --> 00:32:51,035 All I care about is business. 699 00:32:51,102 --> 00:32:54,238 [Reed] And violence is how I make my money. 700 00:32:54,305 --> 00:32:56,341 I will use my body as a weapon, 701 00:32:56,407 --> 00:32:59,677 and I will take that championship. 702 00:32:59,744 --> 00:33:03,047 [Gable] I'm not just taking your title, Sami. 703 00:33:03,114 --> 00:33:05,383 I'm taking your soul. 704 00:33:05,450 --> 00:33:08,252 [Sami] At King and Queen of the Ring, mark my words, 705 00:33:08,319 --> 00:33:09,987 I will walk out still 706 00:33:10,054 --> 00:33:12,557 Intercontinental Champion. 707 00:33:12,623 --> 00:33:15,293 -[crowd cheering] -[music intensifies and stops] 708 00:33:19,063 --> 00:33:23,401 -[Alpha Academy's theme music] -[crowd cheering] 709 00:33:23,468 --> 00:33:25,636 [Cole] For this man tonight, 710 00:33:25,703 --> 00:33:28,906 it is all personal. 711 00:33:28,973 --> 00:33:30,341 [theme music continues] 712 00:33:33,678 --> 00:33:39,016 [crowd chanting] You suck! 713 00:33:39,083 --> 00:33:41,686 [wrestlers shouting indistinctly] 714 00:33:53,097 --> 00:33:55,700 [Cole] Chad wants Otis with him, but not Maxxine. 715 00:33:55,767 --> 00:33:59,570 Remember Maxxine refused to help Chad Gable out last week. 716 00:33:59,637 --> 00:34:01,839 [Corey] Maybe Gable doesn't wanna be distracted. 717 00:34:01,906 --> 00:34:05,843 -Can you blame him? -[crowd continues chanting] You suck! 718 00:34:05,910 --> 00:34:07,412 [bell ringing] 719 00:34:07,478 --> 00:34:09,247 [Mike] The following contest 720 00:34:09,313 --> 00:34:12,550 is a Triple Threat Match. 721 00:34:12,617 --> 00:34:13,885 And it is for… 722 00:34:13,951 --> 00:34:20,058 the Intercontinental Championship! 723 00:34:21,192 --> 00:34:22,493 Introducing first, 724 00:34:22,560 --> 00:34:25,263 accompanied to the ring by Otis, 725 00:34:25,329 --> 00:34:29,467 representing Alpha Academy, 726 00:34:29,534 --> 00:34:33,304 Chad Gable! 727 00:34:33,371 --> 00:34:35,306 [Cole] So this is why it's personal for Gable. 728 00:34:35,373 --> 00:34:37,442 Think about this for a minute, Corey. 729 00:34:37,508 --> 00:34:41,012 Gable realized he couldn't beat Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship. 730 00:34:41,078 --> 00:34:43,848 He had tried it a number of occasions. What does he do? 731 00:34:43,915 --> 00:34:46,417 He treats, teaches, coaches, and trains Sami-- 732 00:34:46,484 --> 00:34:48,186 Stick with the plan. 733 00:34:48,252 --> 00:34:51,389 Remember what I told you when the time is right. 734 00:34:51,456 --> 00:34:53,658 -You got it? -[Cole] No disqualifications. 735 00:34:53,724 --> 00:34:55,593 [Cole] Otis can do whatever he wants. 736 00:34:55,660 --> 00:34:57,261 Nonetheless, Gable helps Sami 737 00:34:57,328 --> 00:34:58,963 beat Gunther at WrestleMania. 738 00:34:59,030 --> 00:35:01,833 Because Gable believes it's easier to beat Sami than Gunther. 739 00:35:01,899 --> 00:35:04,001 He gets his opportunity at Montreal. 740 00:35:04,068 --> 00:35:05,970 What happens? He loses. 741 00:35:06,037 --> 00:35:08,139 And it sets Gable off the deep end. 742 00:35:08,206 --> 00:35:09,907 [Corey] And I think it could be the best thing 743 00:35:09,974 --> 00:35:12,877 that has ever happened to the career of Chad Gable. 744 00:35:12,944 --> 00:35:16,481 Because Gable needs to focus on number one. 745 00:35:16,547 --> 00:35:17,982 He needs to not worry about Otis, 746 00:35:18,049 --> 00:35:19,617 not worry about Maxxine, 747 00:35:19,684 --> 00:35:21,519 certainly not the WWE Universe. 748 00:35:21,586 --> 00:35:22,720 Once upon a time, 749 00:35:22,787 --> 00:35:25,990 Gable was tasting the success that he so desired. 750 00:35:26,057 --> 00:35:27,191 Lately, not the case. 751 00:35:27,258 --> 00:35:28,392 It can all change 752 00:35:28,459 --> 00:35:30,795 by cutting all the anchors weighing you down. 753 00:35:30,862 --> 00:35:33,764 [crowd chanting loudly] You suck! 754 00:35:39,637 --> 00:35:43,941 [Cole] That chant used to be reserved for another US Olympian, 755 00:35:44,008 --> 00:35:46,677 who happened to go on and do some great things with it 756 00:35:46,744 --> 00:35:48,112 here in WWE. 757 00:35:48,179 --> 00:35:51,983 [Bronson Reed's theme music] 758 00:35:52,049 --> 00:35:53,151 ♪ I'm war ready ♪ 759 00:35:53,217 --> 00:35:55,753 ♪ I'm battle-tested… ♪ 760 00:35:55,820 --> 00:35:59,957 [Mike] Next, from Black Forest, 761 00:36:00,024 --> 00:36:05,863 weigh in at 330 pounds, 762 00:36:05,930 --> 00:36:11,235 Big Bronson Reed! 763 00:36:11,302 --> 00:36:14,505 [Cole] For this man, Big Bronson Reed, it's all about business. 764 00:36:14,572 --> 00:36:18,809 At NXT, he was a North American Champion, but he's never held a singles championship 765 00:36:18,876 --> 00:36:20,077 here on the main roster. 766 00:36:20,144 --> 00:36:22,780 Bronson Reed hopes to accomplish that here tonight. 767 00:36:22,847 --> 00:36:26,250 -[Corey] I love how much-- -[Cole] There's that craziness again. 768 00:36:26,317 --> 00:36:28,352 [Cole] I don't know if you got a chance to check out 769 00:36:28,419 --> 00:36:30,888 the latest QR code over the weekend. I can't figure out-- 770 00:36:30,955 --> 00:36:33,157 [Corey] The less you talk about that, the better. 771 00:36:33,224 --> 00:36:35,259 We need to focus on the Intercontinental Championship 772 00:36:35,326 --> 00:36:36,561 Triple Threat Match. 773 00:36:36,627 --> 00:36:39,397 And if Bronson Reed wants to keep business healthy, 774 00:36:39,463 --> 00:36:40,898 perhaps increase business, 775 00:36:40,965 --> 00:36:42,867 tonight would go a long, long way. 776 00:36:42,934 --> 00:36:45,636 I admire the way Reed objectively approaches 777 00:36:45,703 --> 00:36:46,871 each and every match. 778 00:36:46,938 --> 00:36:48,105 It's just business. 779 00:36:48,172 --> 00:36:51,742 I'm a big, strong dude, and I'm going to do what I need to do. 780 00:36:51,809 --> 00:36:54,312 I think tonight we might need to see a little more out of Reed. 781 00:36:54,378 --> 00:36:56,447 A little emotion, perhaps. 782 00:36:56,514 --> 00:36:58,449 I want to see Bronson Reed get angry. 783 00:36:58,516 --> 00:37:00,518 [theme music continues] 784 00:37:00,585 --> 00:37:03,621 ♪ We're ready for war We're battle-tested ♪ 785 00:37:03,688 --> 00:37:06,023 -[music stops] -[wrestlers taunting each other] 786 00:37:06,090 --> 00:37:08,292 [crowd chattering] 787 00:37:08,359 --> 00:37:11,128 -[Arabic music] -[crowd cheering] 788 00:37:16,100 --> 00:37:19,837 [Sami] And it's just… I don't know, very, very surreal for me to be here. 789 00:37:19,904 --> 00:37:23,074 -[music continues] -[Sami] It's… I can't really understand 790 00:37:23,140 --> 00:37:24,108 [Sami] I'm here. 791 00:37:26,043 --> 00:37:29,380 -[crowd cheering] -[Sami speaking Arabic] 792 00:37:31,716 --> 00:37:34,452 [crowd chanting] Sami! 793 00:37:34,518 --> 00:37:40,358 -[music slows down and stops] -[crowd chanting] Welcome back! 794 00:37:40,424 --> 00:37:43,160 [Sami Zayn's theme music] 795 00:37:43,227 --> 00:37:47,465 -♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh! ♪ -[crowd chanting] Oh, oh, oh, oh! 796 00:37:50,201 --> 00:37:52,703 -♪ Let's go! ♪ -[crowd chanting] Let's go! 797 00:37:52,770 --> 00:37:55,506 -[crowd cheering] -[theme music continues] 798 00:38:01,312 --> 00:38:03,314 [crowd cheering] 799 00:38:03,381 --> 00:38:08,686 -♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh! ♪ -[crowd chanting] Oh, oh, oh, oh! 800 00:38:15,359 --> 00:38:22,166 [Mike] And their opponent, weighing in at 212 pounds, 801 00:38:22,233 --> 00:38:29,073 he is the Intercontinental Champion, 802 00:38:29,140 --> 00:38:35,513 -[Mike] Sami Zayn! -[crowd] Sami Zayn! 803 00:38:35,579 --> 00:38:37,481 [theme music continues] 804 00:38:37,548 --> 00:38:39,350 [Corey] You know, my first instinct, 805 00:38:39,417 --> 00:38:42,486 as someone who's known Sami Zayn for a lot of years, 806 00:38:42,553 --> 00:38:44,955 is to make some sort of snarky comment 807 00:38:45,022 --> 00:38:48,959 about how nobody panders like Sami Zayn. 808 00:38:49,026 --> 00:38:51,629 But as a competitor who has spent many nights 809 00:38:51,696 --> 00:38:54,999 in a ring against Sami Zayn in our NXT days, 810 00:38:55,066 --> 00:38:56,901 I can tell you firsthand 811 00:38:56,967 --> 00:39:01,138 nobody knows how to use this energy that we're seeing right now in Riyadh 812 00:39:01,205 --> 00:39:02,840 at the WWE Experience. 813 00:39:02,907 --> 00:39:05,710 Even from the other side of the country, 814 00:39:05,776 --> 00:39:09,914 no one knows how to turn the energy of the fans into fuel 815 00:39:09,980 --> 00:39:11,716 like Sami Zayn. 816 00:39:11,782 --> 00:39:13,851 [Cole] The WWE Experience, 817 00:39:13,918 --> 00:39:16,387 600 miles to our east in Riyadh, 818 00:39:16,454 --> 00:39:19,590 first-of-its-kind, interactive, immersive area, 819 00:39:19,657 --> 00:39:20,558 it's tremendous. 820 00:39:20,624 --> 00:39:21,859 I was there on Thursday, 821 00:39:21,926 --> 00:39:24,962 and Sami had them eating out of the palm of his hand 822 00:39:25,029 --> 00:39:27,298 on Thursday night. 823 00:39:27,365 --> 00:39:29,433 [crowd chanting] Oh, oh, oh, oh! 824 00:39:29,500 --> 00:39:32,570 [Cole] Referee Shawn Bennett 825 00:39:32,636 --> 00:39:34,805 will officiate this Triple Threat Match 826 00:39:34,872 --> 00:39:36,774 where the champion has no advantage. 827 00:39:38,409 --> 00:39:40,945 The first man to gain pinfall or submission 828 00:39:41,011 --> 00:39:44,382 will be the Intercontinental Champion, no count-outs, no disqualifications. 829 00:39:44,448 --> 00:39:47,218 You must win via pinfall or submission. 830 00:39:47,284 --> 00:39:48,953 And you already heard Chad Gable 831 00:39:49,019 --> 00:39:51,655 say to his buddy Otis from the Alpha Academy, 832 00:39:51,722 --> 00:39:53,991 "Remember the plan when it's time." 833 00:39:54,058 --> 00:39:55,526 [crowd chanting] Oh, oh, oh, oh! 834 00:39:55,593 --> 00:40:00,831 [Corey] Oh, good luck executing any type of plan in this environment. 835 00:40:00,898 --> 00:40:03,868 [Cole] So Sami Zayn, with his back against the wall-- 836 00:40:03,934 --> 00:40:06,737 -[bell ringing] -[Cole] …takes on Bronson and Gable. 837 00:40:06,804 --> 00:40:09,473 [crowd chanting] Sami! 838 00:40:09,540 --> 00:40:10,875 [Corey] It is raucous in here. 839 00:40:10,941 --> 00:40:13,411 We're going to start calling the Jeddah Super Dome Sami's house, 840 00:40:13,477 --> 00:40:14,779 my goodness. 841 00:40:14,845 --> 00:40:16,447 [crowd chanting] Sami! 842 00:40:16,514 --> 00:40:19,483 [Cole] Chad Gable has never won a singles championship 843 00:40:19,550 --> 00:40:22,520 in his career in WWE. 844 00:40:22,586 --> 00:40:24,455 Wants to change that fortune tonight. 845 00:40:24,522 --> 00:40:26,323 Sami, of course, personal with Chad. 846 00:40:26,390 --> 00:40:28,159 And that's the problem with your Sami Zayn. 847 00:40:28,225 --> 00:40:30,594 You gotta put those personal emotions aside, 848 00:40:30,661 --> 00:40:35,299 or Big Bronson Reed is gonna turn you into splat. 849 00:40:35,366 --> 00:40:37,635 -[Corey] Well, Sami just found out… -[Reed groaning] 850 00:40:37,701 --> 00:40:40,104 [Corey] And here comes Gable. The monster… 851 00:40:40,171 --> 00:40:43,040 And just what a heavy chop from Reed. 852 00:40:43,107 --> 00:40:44,975 [Cole] And again, Corey mentioned it, 853 00:40:45,042 --> 00:40:47,344 it is thunderous inside the Jeddah Super Dome. 854 00:40:47,411 --> 00:40:50,948 Big Bronson Reed showing off his power. 855 00:40:51,015 --> 00:40:54,618 But Sami Zayn, obviously, the home crowd behind him. 856 00:40:54,685 --> 00:40:56,120 [crowd chanting loudly] 857 00:40:56,187 --> 00:41:02,226 [Corey] Like I said, it may sound cliche, but Sami can use it like no other. 858 00:41:02,293 --> 00:41:05,029 -[Corey] These chants, the songs-- -[Cole] Gable from behind! 859 00:41:05,095 --> 00:41:06,964 [Corey] …gonna fuel the Intercontinental Champion 860 00:41:07,031 --> 00:41:08,599 until the wheels fall off. 861 00:41:08,666 --> 00:41:10,534 [Cole] Well, his hometown, of course, 862 00:41:10,601 --> 00:41:12,803 as you see Sami Zayn over the top rope, 863 00:41:12,870 --> 00:41:15,473 of Montreal, Canada, almost shocked the world 864 00:41:15,539 --> 00:41:17,741 and knocked off Roman Reigns a couple of years ago. 865 00:41:17,808 --> 00:41:19,510 Then, in front of his home crowd, 866 00:41:19,577 --> 00:41:21,045 would beat Gable 867 00:41:21,111 --> 00:41:23,147 for the Intercontinental Title. 868 00:41:23,214 --> 00:41:24,748 Sami Zayn knows how to play off 869 00:41:24,815 --> 00:41:28,552 the proverbial sixth man. 870 00:41:28,619 --> 00:41:31,789 -[crowd chanting] -[Cole] What an atmosphere 871 00:41:31,856 --> 00:41:34,625 -[Cole] here tonight in Jeddah. -[crowd continues chanting] 872 00:41:34,692 --> 00:41:38,729 [Cole] And now Otis contemplating what does he do. 873 00:41:38,796 --> 00:41:41,499 You know, Chad Gable, in that whole Academy situation, 874 00:41:41,565 --> 00:41:43,767 has been like the Little League dad. 875 00:41:43,834 --> 00:41:46,837 -[Cole] Bronson Reed running through Sami. -[crowd] Ooh! 876 00:41:46,904 --> 00:41:49,306 [crowd booing] 877 00:41:49,373 --> 00:41:51,642 [Cole] If you're Otis, you gotta feel for him. 878 00:41:52,877 --> 00:41:55,112 [Corey] If you're Otis, you gotta feel for Gable? 879 00:41:55,179 --> 00:41:58,315 [Cole] No, if you're Otis, you gotta feel for what he's going through 880 00:41:58,382 --> 00:42:00,351 -[Cole] at the hands of Gable. -[Corey] Are you kidding me? 881 00:42:00,417 --> 00:42:03,554 [Corey] Otis barely knows what day it is. No one feels bad for Otis. 882 00:42:03,621 --> 00:42:05,222 Otis needs to listen to Chad Gable. 883 00:42:05,289 --> 00:42:08,058 -[Corey] That's what he needs to do. -[Cole] Sami caught by Reed. 884 00:42:08,125 --> 00:42:09,994 -[Corey] Unique. -[Cole] And the big man… 885 00:42:10,060 --> 00:42:12,963 -[Cole] And Sami may be hurt. -[Corey] And so might Gable. 886 00:42:13,030 --> 00:42:16,133 [Corey] You noticed Chad Gable clutched at his right knee and shin. 887 00:42:16,200 --> 00:42:19,303 [Cole] And so did Sami as well. Both men… 888 00:42:19,370 --> 00:42:20,604 [crowd chanting] 889 00:42:20,671 --> 00:42:24,108 [Corey] They could be on the precipice of a new championship reign, 890 00:42:24,174 --> 00:42:26,477 courtesy of Big Bronson Reed. 891 00:42:26,544 --> 00:42:27,611 [Cole] Watch again. 892 00:42:27,678 --> 00:42:28,913 I want us to watch the collision 893 00:42:28,979 --> 00:42:30,648 between Sami and Chad here. 894 00:42:30,714 --> 00:42:32,349 Look at how they… Oh my goodness. 895 00:42:32,416 --> 00:42:34,585 [Corey] That was potentially catastrophic 896 00:42:34,652 --> 00:42:35,486 for both athletes. 897 00:42:35,553 --> 00:42:37,721 [Cole] Gable back up on the apron in the fight. 898 00:42:37,788 --> 00:42:40,024 But he caught an elbow to the eye socket. 899 00:42:40,090 --> 00:42:41,992 [crowd chanting] Sami! 900 00:42:42,059 --> 00:42:45,095 [Cole] Man, it is a… This place is vibrating. 901 00:42:45,162 --> 00:42:48,465 And now Gable. Look at that Fit-Finlay-type maneuver. 902 00:42:48,532 --> 00:42:50,801 Wrapping up Sami Zayn in the ring apron. 903 00:42:50,868 --> 00:42:53,437 Again, no disqualifications, no count-outs. 904 00:42:53,504 --> 00:42:55,439 Do whatever you want in this environment. 905 00:42:55,506 --> 00:42:57,641 [Corey] Gable making the climb to the top turnbuckle. 906 00:42:57,708 --> 00:43:00,344 Bronson Reed weary in the center of the ring. 907 00:43:00,411 --> 00:43:02,212 -[Corey] Gable! -[Cole] Missile dropkick! 908 00:43:02,279 --> 00:43:03,981 [Cole] Now he's down. Reed's down. 909 00:43:04,048 --> 00:43:07,284 What does Chad Gable do? Who does he go for here? 910 00:43:07,351 --> 00:43:08,786 Sami Zayn trying to struggle 911 00:43:08,852 --> 00:43:10,454 to get out of the apron. 912 00:43:10,521 --> 00:43:11,589 [Corey] Take another look. 913 00:43:11,655 --> 00:43:13,223 Chad Gable with both boots 914 00:43:13,290 --> 00:43:14,792 right to the chest of Reed, 915 00:43:14,858 --> 00:43:16,460 finally taking the big man down. 916 00:43:16,527 --> 00:43:18,963 [Cole] You know, Chad Gable with a real chip on his shoulder. 917 00:43:19,029 --> 00:43:22,066 Talked to him earlier today. He said he feels so disrespected. 918 00:43:22,132 --> 00:43:24,234 Do you realize this is his first match 919 00:43:24,301 --> 00:43:28,405 on a Premium Live Event in 14 months? 920 00:43:28,472 --> 00:43:30,040 [Corey] And you have to respect 921 00:43:30,107 --> 00:43:32,509 what Gable is doing with the rage, with the fury. 922 00:43:32,576 --> 00:43:35,112 He's trying to channel it into something. 923 00:43:35,179 --> 00:43:38,382 As Gable is sent to the outside, and Bronson Reed gonna join him. 924 00:43:38,449 --> 00:43:41,485 Sami thinking about taking flight. 925 00:43:41,552 --> 00:43:44,922 [Cole] Intercontinental Champion in his wheelhouse. 926 00:43:44,989 --> 00:43:49,093 Up over the top! And Sami Zayn taking out Gable and Reed. 927 00:43:49,159 --> 00:43:50,694 And Sami fired up. 928 00:43:50,761 --> 00:43:53,197 [crowd cheering] 929 00:43:53,263 --> 00:43:55,332 [Corey] You can almost see the adrenaline 930 00:43:55,399 --> 00:43:58,035 pulsing through the Intercontinental Champion. 931 00:43:58,102 --> 00:44:00,904 [crowd continues cheering] 932 00:44:00,971 --> 00:44:02,873 [Cole] And the sold-out crowd 933 00:44:02,940 --> 00:44:05,476 of WWE fans in Jeddah 934 00:44:05,542 --> 00:44:06,744 cheering Sami Zayn 935 00:44:06,810 --> 00:44:09,346 on every step of the way. 936 00:44:09,413 --> 00:44:13,350 [Corey] Zayn trying to muscle Big Bronson Reed back inside. 937 00:44:13,417 --> 00:44:17,521 Questionable decision, but understandable for an honorable champion like Sami Zayn. 938 00:44:17,588 --> 00:44:20,524 [Cole] Sami, a Muslim, talks a lot about coming to Jeddah, 939 00:44:20,591 --> 00:44:23,560 making the sacred course to Mecca, which he did last year. 940 00:44:23,627 --> 00:44:26,030 It was a life-changing experience for Sami. 941 00:44:26,096 --> 00:44:30,267 He's so glad to be back here defending his Intercontinental Championship. 942 00:44:30,334 --> 00:44:31,802 But Big Bronson Reed, 943 00:44:31,869 --> 00:44:35,072 like King Kong climbing the Empire State Building, 944 00:44:35,139 --> 00:44:37,908 with Sami Zayn up on his shoulders. 945 00:44:37,975 --> 00:44:39,476 Sami looking forward. He got him! 946 00:44:39,543 --> 00:44:42,179 Sunset flip power bomb! Cover! 947 00:44:42,246 --> 00:44:44,314 -[Cole] Kick out by Reed. -[Corey] Wow. 948 00:44:44,381 --> 00:44:45,816 [crowd chanting] 949 00:44:45,883 --> 00:44:49,420 [Corey] Great situational awareness and wherewithal 950 00:44:49,486 --> 00:44:51,355 by the Intercontinental Champion. 951 00:44:51,422 --> 00:44:53,557 Sami seconds from disaster. 952 00:44:53,624 --> 00:44:55,993 Able to shift his weight in such a manner 953 00:44:56,060 --> 00:44:57,594 that it took Reed down 954 00:44:57,661 --> 00:44:59,763 and nearly put Big Bronson out. 955 00:45:02,900 --> 00:45:06,703 -[Corey] There's no way in hell, Sami. -[Cole] Looking for a Blue Thunder bomb 956 00:45:06,770 --> 00:45:09,473 -[Cole] against Big Bronson Reed. -[Corey] No way. 957 00:45:09,540 --> 00:45:10,974 [Corey] Forget it. 958 00:45:11,041 --> 00:45:13,377 [Cole] Again trying to get the 330-pounder off his feet. 959 00:45:13,444 --> 00:45:15,679 Not wise strategy for the champion. 960 00:45:15,746 --> 00:45:18,649 [Corey] Now, for a smart guy, Sami, you're good at stupid. 961 00:45:18,716 --> 00:45:21,018 [Cole] Got him up a little bit. Reed, though. 962 00:45:21,085 --> 00:45:24,488 And now Sami, he might have just thrown his back out. 963 00:45:24,555 --> 00:45:28,759 [Corey] Well, if Sami didn't, Bronson will happily help finish the job. 964 00:45:28,826 --> 00:45:33,330 -[Corey] Well over 300 pounds. -[Cole] Gable to the knee! 965 00:45:33,397 --> 00:45:38,368 [Cole] Great move by Chad Gable. And there are the brains of Gable. 966 00:45:38,435 --> 00:45:40,137 [crowd chanting] 967 00:45:40,204 --> 00:45:42,706 [Cole] And now Chad hooking Sami Zayn. 968 00:45:42,773 --> 00:45:43,941 Top rope now. 969 00:45:44,007 --> 00:45:46,577 What's Gable planning to do? Reed back in the picture. 970 00:45:46,643 --> 00:45:50,881 -[Corey] Oh, no. -[Cole] Big Bronson Reed… 971 00:45:50,948 --> 00:45:53,817 [Cole] Massive superplex to Gable and Sami. 972 00:45:55,953 --> 00:45:58,589 [Corey] Reed now surveying the damage. 973 00:46:00,891 --> 00:46:05,629 Can Big Bronson finish the task at hand? Putting Sami into position. 974 00:46:05,696 --> 00:46:09,066 Cole, we might be in for a Tsunami in the desert. 975 00:46:09,133 --> 00:46:11,101 [Cole] Yeah, we need Wade Barrett here. 976 00:46:11,168 --> 00:46:13,070 He was on the kickoff panel earlier. 977 00:46:13,137 --> 00:46:15,439 -[Cole] Maybe not. -[Corey] Wrong way, Bronson. 978 00:46:15,506 --> 00:46:18,575 [Cole] Bronson, what the hell? No! Went for a moonsault! 979 00:46:18,642 --> 00:46:20,110 Sami moved out of the way. 980 00:46:20,177 --> 00:46:22,112 And now Gable hits one of his own. 981 00:46:22,179 --> 00:46:24,615 -[Corey] Picture-perfect! -[Cole] Big cover for the title! 982 00:46:24,681 --> 00:46:26,783 [Cole] Sami saves the match just barely. 983 00:46:26,850 --> 00:46:30,621 [Corey] I don't know that I've ever seen dueling moonsaults like that. 984 00:46:30,687 --> 00:46:33,157 [crowd chanting and cheering] 985 00:46:33,223 --> 00:46:35,425 [Corey] Look at this from Chad Gable, 986 00:46:35,492 --> 00:46:37,728 right on point, center of the ring. 987 00:46:37,795 --> 00:46:40,364 And Sami preserves his title reign 988 00:46:40,430 --> 00:46:41,532 at the last second. 989 00:46:41,598 --> 00:46:42,866 [Cole] What a match. 990 00:46:42,933 --> 00:46:46,837 Triple Threat rules for the Intercontinental Title, 991 00:46:46,904 --> 00:46:49,640 first man to gain pinfall or submission. 992 00:46:49,706 --> 00:46:53,544 -[crowd cheering loudly] -[Cole] It's hometown favorite Sami Zayn. 993 00:46:53,610 --> 00:46:56,747 [Corey] Sami going to try this again. Sami, don't. 994 00:46:56,814 --> 00:47:00,184 [Cole] And Bronson Reed makes him pay yet again. 995 00:47:00,250 --> 00:47:02,486 And now Reed gonna show off his power game. 996 00:47:02,553 --> 00:47:05,923 Maybe not. Sami Zayn fighting back. 997 00:47:05,989 --> 00:47:07,825 Chops to the chest. 998 00:47:07,891 --> 00:47:10,060 Sami, that's classic Zayn right there 999 00:47:10,127 --> 00:47:11,595 with a tornado DDT. 1000 00:47:11,662 --> 00:47:13,030 Cover for the win! 1001 00:47:13,096 --> 00:47:15,966 And it's Chad Gable. Barely! And now into an ankle lock. 1002 00:47:16,033 --> 00:47:19,269 [Corey] Directly into the submission hold. Sami Zayn in trouble. 1003 00:47:19,336 --> 00:47:21,305 Bronson Reed has been neutralized. 1004 00:47:21,371 --> 00:47:22,940 Chad Gable's got daylight. 1005 00:47:23,006 --> 00:47:24,374 [Cole] If Sami taps, it's over. 1006 00:47:24,441 --> 00:47:26,276 Gable's the champ. 1007 00:47:26,343 --> 00:47:28,679 Chad Gable with the ankle lock in. 1008 00:47:28,745 --> 00:47:33,050 We mentioned Kurt Angle, earlier tonight, made this famous. 1009 00:47:33,116 --> 00:47:35,586 Gable looking to use it to win the Intercontinental Title. 1010 00:47:35,652 --> 00:47:37,521 [Sami shouting indistinctly] 1011 00:47:37,588 --> 00:47:40,157 [Corey] Gable's not thinking about homage right now. 1012 00:47:40,224 --> 00:47:43,393 Gable's thinking about a W. Gable's thinking about gold. 1013 00:47:43,460 --> 00:47:46,096 [Cole] Sami, the ropes don't matter. The ropes won't force a break 1014 00:47:46,163 --> 00:47:48,065 because there are no disqualifications. 1015 00:47:48,131 --> 00:47:50,067 [Corey] Gable slips into the grapevine. 1016 00:47:50,133 --> 00:47:52,336 Sami's gotta feel the title slipping away. 1017 00:47:52,402 --> 00:47:55,005 -[Corey] But here comes Reed. -[Cole] And now the ankle lock on Reed. 1018 00:47:55,072 --> 00:47:58,208 [Cole] Chad Gable trying to take out the big man here. 1019 00:47:58,275 --> 00:47:59,743 Sami can't move. 1020 00:47:59,810 --> 00:48:02,846 He's still paralyzed from the ankle lock, or at least was. 1021 00:48:02,913 --> 00:48:05,616 And now Sami Zayn gonna pick the ankle at Gable. 1022 00:48:05,682 --> 00:48:08,785 -[Corey] Oh, dear. -[crowd cheering] 1023 00:48:08,852 --> 00:48:11,555 [Cole] Gable's got a break. Now Sami Zayn, can you imagine? 1024 00:48:11,622 --> 00:48:13,657 You think Chad Gable went off the deep end in Montreal? 1025 00:48:13,724 --> 00:48:16,627 -[Cole] What if he tapped-- -[Corey] Oh my God, Blue Thunder bomb! 1026 00:48:16,693 --> 00:48:19,696 -[Corey] Oh my God! -[Cole] Blue Thunder bomb for the cover! 1027 00:48:19,763 --> 00:48:23,066 -[Cole] Kick out by Reed! -[crowd] Oh! 1028 00:48:23,133 --> 00:48:26,136 [Corey] I just saw it with my very own eyes, 1029 00:48:26,203 --> 00:48:29,273 and I still don't believe it. 1030 00:48:29,339 --> 00:48:31,275 [crowd chanting] 1031 00:48:31,341 --> 00:48:34,678 [Cole] Sami Zayn hit a Blue Thunder bomb 1032 00:48:34,745 --> 00:48:39,216 on a 330-pound man. 1033 00:48:39,283 --> 00:48:42,252 [crowd] One, two… Oh! 1034 00:48:42,319 --> 00:48:45,022 [Corey] Unbelievable. 1035 00:48:45,088 --> 00:48:48,392 [crowd chanting] 1036 00:48:48,458 --> 00:48:50,327 [Corey] Sami's still feeling the effects 1037 00:48:50,394 --> 00:48:53,897 of the time spent in Chad Gable's ankle lock. 1038 00:48:53,964 --> 00:48:56,667 -[crowd] Ooh! -[Cole] Time to dig down deep. 1039 00:48:56,733 --> 00:49:00,170 [Cole] It's anybody's ballgame for the Intercontinental Championship. 1040 00:49:00,237 --> 00:49:02,139 [crowd] Ooh! 1041 00:49:02,205 --> 00:49:03,807 -[Reed grunting] -[crowd] Ooh! 1042 00:49:03,874 --> 00:49:06,877 [Corey] Bronson Reed crushing both opponents simultaneously 1043 00:49:06,944 --> 00:49:09,179 before positioning Gable up top. 1044 00:49:09,246 --> 00:49:12,015 -[Cole] Now it's Sami on his shoulders. -[Corey] Oh, no. 1045 00:49:12,082 --> 00:49:15,018 -[Corey] Oh, no. -[Cole] Chad Gable as well. 1046 00:49:15,085 --> 00:49:16,920 [Corey] This is real Kaiju stuff. 1047 00:49:16,987 --> 00:49:18,755 [Cole] Oh, and that Samoan drop, 1048 00:49:18,822 --> 00:49:21,358 dropping both men on the back of their necks. 1049 00:49:21,425 --> 00:49:23,527 [Corey] Double-stacked. 1050 00:49:23,593 --> 00:49:26,997 [crowd clapping] 1051 00:49:27,064 --> 00:49:30,133 [Cole] Tremendous stamina for a big man. 1052 00:49:30,200 --> 00:49:32,169 [crowd chanting] This is awesome! 1053 00:49:32,235 --> 00:49:35,939 [Cole] What the hell is… Oh my God. Bronson, you got to be kidding me. 1054 00:49:36,006 --> 00:49:39,309 -[Cole] What are you doing? Suicide dive! -[crowd] Oh! 1055 00:49:39,376 --> 00:49:43,914 -[Cole] That's like a runaway Mack Truck. -[Reed cheering] 1056 00:49:43,981 --> 00:49:45,816 [Cole] No breakdown lanes there. 1057 00:49:45,882 --> 00:49:49,653 [Corey] Bronson Reed now has the opportunity of a lifetime. 1058 00:49:49,720 --> 00:49:52,756 [crowd chanting] Holy shit! 1059 00:49:52,823 --> 00:49:57,361 [Corey] Bronson Reed could be looking for insurance 1060 00:49:57,427 --> 00:50:02,399 in the form of that 330-plus-pound Tsunami. 1061 00:50:02,466 --> 00:50:05,602 [Cole] Reed top rope. Sami moved out of the way. 1062 00:50:05,669 --> 00:50:07,604 [Corey] Reed tried to get a foot underneath himself 1063 00:50:07,671 --> 00:50:09,439 to try to mitigate the impact. 1064 00:50:09,506 --> 00:50:11,842 -[crowd cheering loudly] -[unintelligible] 1065 00:50:11,908 --> 00:50:13,343 [Corey] …Sami's position now. 1066 00:50:13,410 --> 00:50:15,412 [Cole] Sami Zayn had Reed where he wants him. 1067 00:50:15,479 --> 00:50:17,781 Bronson Reed dragging himself up in the corner. 1068 00:50:17,848 --> 00:50:19,616 Sami Zayn looking for a Helluva Kick. 1069 00:50:19,683 --> 00:50:23,920 Picked out of there into a German suplex by Gable. 1070 00:50:23,987 --> 00:50:26,056 [Corey] Gable refusing to relinquish the grip. 1071 00:50:26,123 --> 00:50:28,692 A second German suplex to the champion. 1072 00:50:28,759 --> 00:50:31,094 [crowd chanting] You suck! 1073 00:50:31,161 --> 00:50:35,866 [Cole] Trying for a third German. Sami trying to break the grip here. 1074 00:50:35,932 --> 00:50:38,035 -[crowd cheering] -[Cole] Finally does. 1075 00:50:38,101 --> 00:50:42,472 [Cole] And now Sami with a German suplex of his own. 1076 00:50:42,539 --> 00:50:44,441 Still locked in. 1077 00:50:44,508 --> 00:50:46,543 Another German suplex to Gable. 1078 00:50:46,610 --> 00:50:49,012 [crowd cheering] 1079 00:50:49,079 --> 00:50:50,480 [Cole] Sami Zayn… 1080 00:50:50,547 --> 00:50:52,382 Oh, now Bronson Reed 1081 00:50:52,449 --> 00:50:55,419 -[Cole] with a waist lock on Zayn. -[Gable grunting] 1082 00:50:55,485 --> 00:50:58,622 [Corey] I don't think Gable realizes that he's locked in double. 1083 00:50:58,688 --> 00:50:59,823 [Cole] Now he does. 1084 00:50:59,890 --> 00:51:02,392 No way. There is absolutely no way. 1085 00:51:02,459 --> 00:51:05,896 -[Cole] You gotta be kidding me! -[crowd cheering and clapping] 1086 00:51:05,962 --> 00:51:07,164 [Cole] Chad Gable 1087 00:51:07,230 --> 00:51:11,368 suplexed Sami Zayn and Bronson Reed. 1088 00:51:11,435 --> 00:51:14,471 [Corey] That is 515 poundsish, 1089 00:51:14,538 --> 00:51:16,206 if not more, 1090 00:51:16,273 --> 00:51:17,908 at the same time. 1091 00:51:17,974 --> 00:51:20,710 A double-stacked German suplex. 1092 00:51:20,777 --> 00:51:23,013 Reed runs around at, what, 330. 1093 00:51:23,080 --> 00:51:25,649 Sami's about 212, 213. 1094 00:51:25,715 --> 00:51:28,085 And Gable just took them both down. 1095 00:51:28,151 --> 00:51:31,221 [Cole] Chad Gable, for his size, pound for pound, 1096 00:51:31,288 --> 00:51:34,024 may be the strongest man at WWE. 1097 00:51:34,091 --> 00:51:36,259 That was absolutely insane, 1098 00:51:36,326 --> 00:51:39,696 -[Cole] what Gable just did. -[Gable] Now's the time! 1099 00:51:39,763 --> 00:51:41,498 -[Reed groaning] -[Cole] The plan. 1100 00:51:41,565 --> 00:51:44,334 -[Cole] He called for the plan to go in. -That right there! 1101 00:51:44,401 --> 00:51:47,070 That's what I've been talking about. 1102 00:51:47,137 --> 00:51:49,372 That's the Otis I want to see. 1103 00:51:49,439 --> 00:51:52,676 [Cole] Obviously, the plan was to take the big man out of the equation. 1104 00:51:52,742 --> 00:51:54,911 Take out Bronson Reed. 1105 00:51:54,978 --> 00:51:57,180 And now Gable sends Sami outside the ring. 1106 00:51:57,247 --> 00:51:58,315 [Gable] Otis! 1107 00:51:58,381 --> 00:51:59,716 Good to hit too! 1108 00:51:59,783 --> 00:52:02,252 [crowd booing] 1109 00:52:04,888 --> 00:52:06,022 [Cole] Otis is torn here. 1110 00:52:06,089 --> 00:52:07,891 Remember he apologized to Sami 1111 00:52:07,958 --> 00:52:10,260 for getting involved Monday. 1112 00:52:10,327 --> 00:52:12,129 [Corey] Listen to your coach, Otis. 1113 00:52:12,195 --> 00:52:14,164 [wrestlers shouting indistinctly] 1114 00:52:20,570 --> 00:52:23,773 Hey, what's the matter with you? 1115 00:52:23,840 --> 00:52:25,041 Get up. 1116 00:52:25,108 --> 00:52:27,978 -Hit him. -[Cole] A conflicted Otis. 1117 00:52:28,044 --> 00:52:29,946 Shut up, Sami. Shut up. 1118 00:52:30,013 --> 00:52:34,151 Otis, hit him. 1119 00:52:34,217 --> 00:52:35,318 [Cole] There's no disqualification, 1120 00:52:35,385 --> 00:52:38,755 so it doesn't matter what Otis does here. 1121 00:52:38,822 --> 00:52:41,291 -[Gable] Hey! -[Cole] Otis won't pull the trigger. 1122 00:52:41,358 --> 00:52:42,926 [crowd cheering] 1123 00:52:44,661 --> 00:52:46,963 What's wrong with you? 1124 00:52:47,030 --> 00:52:48,064 What the hell's the matter with you? 1125 00:52:48,131 --> 00:52:51,401 I tell you every day, "Listen to your coach." 1126 00:52:51,468 --> 00:52:53,270 -[crowd chanting] Otis! -What's wrong with you? 1127 00:52:53,336 --> 00:52:55,772 [crowd] Ooh! 1128 00:52:55,839 --> 00:52:58,875 Hey, what are you gonna do? You gonna hit me? 1129 00:52:58,942 --> 00:53:01,444 What's he, your best friend, you idiot? 1130 00:53:01,511 --> 00:53:03,947 What's it gonna take for you to wake up? 1131 00:53:04,014 --> 00:53:06,116 [crowd] Ooh! 1132 00:53:06,183 --> 00:53:08,218 Wake up. 1133 00:53:08,285 --> 00:53:10,620 [Corey] At this point in the match, it's not right for Otis 1134 00:53:10,687 --> 00:53:13,990 to have an attack of morality. 1135 00:53:14,057 --> 00:53:16,927 Here we go. 1136 00:53:16,993 --> 00:53:19,196 [Cole] Otis gonna say, "The hell with it. Why not?" 1137 00:53:19,262 --> 00:53:22,632 -[Cole] Otis… Oh, no! -[crowd cheering] 1138 00:53:22,699 --> 00:53:23,867 [Cole] Sami ducked! 1139 00:53:23,934 --> 00:53:27,804 Otis inadvertently ran over his coach, Chad Gable. 1140 00:53:27,871 --> 00:53:29,105 Otis can't believe it. 1141 00:53:29,172 --> 00:53:30,440 Gable's down. 1142 00:53:30,507 --> 00:53:33,944 [Corey] But in the ring, Sami Zayn has got daylight. 1143 00:53:34,010 --> 00:53:35,111 [crowd cheering] 1144 00:53:35,178 --> 00:53:37,314 [Cole] Watson was taken out by Otis. 1145 00:53:37,380 --> 00:53:40,116 There is the Helluva Kick! 1146 00:53:40,183 --> 00:53:42,619 -[Cole] Cover! -[crowd] One, two… 1147 00:53:42,686 --> 00:53:44,287 -[crowd] …three! -[Cole] Sami retains! 1148 00:53:44,354 --> 00:53:47,857 -[crowd cheering] -[Sami Zayn's theme music] 1149 00:53:47,924 --> 00:53:49,292 [Mike] Here's your winner 1150 00:53:49,359 --> 00:53:55,432 and still the Intercontinental Champion, 1151 00:53:55,498 --> 00:54:00,136 Sami Zayn! 1152 00:54:00,203 --> 00:54:04,874 -[crowd chanting] Oh, oh, oh, oh! -[Cole] A truly conflicted Otis 1153 00:54:04,941 --> 00:54:07,577 [Cole] finally seemed like he was going to do 1154 00:54:07,644 --> 00:54:09,579 what he needed to do for Chad Gable. 1155 00:54:09,646 --> 00:54:11,481 And man, did it backfire. 1156 00:54:14,284 --> 00:54:15,919 Well, let's show you what happened 1157 00:54:15,986 --> 00:54:19,689 toward the end of this matchup now. 1158 00:54:19,756 --> 00:54:22,359 [crowd chanting] Oh, oh, oh, oh! 1159 00:54:22,425 --> 00:54:23,927 [crowd cheering] 1160 00:54:26,263 --> 00:54:28,298 -[Cole] We've learned-- -…you're gonna hit me? 1161 00:54:28,365 --> 00:54:30,867 What's he, your best friend, you idiot? 1162 00:54:30,934 --> 00:54:33,203 What's it going to take for you to wake up? 1163 00:54:33,270 --> 00:54:35,038 [crowd] Ooh! 1164 00:54:35,105 --> 00:54:37,440 [Cole] Otis was conflicted about getting involved with Sami 1165 00:54:37,507 --> 00:54:38,408 on Monday night. 1166 00:54:38,475 --> 00:54:41,077 He had the same conflict tonight. 1167 00:54:41,144 --> 00:54:45,281 And because of the hesitation, Sami took advantage, Chad went down. 1168 00:54:45,348 --> 00:54:49,619 Sami hit the Helluva Kick, retains the championship tonight. 1169 00:54:49,686 --> 00:54:51,254 But if you're Otis, 1170 00:54:51,321 --> 00:54:54,691 it's going to be a long ride back to the States. 1171 00:54:54,758 --> 00:54:57,427 [Corey] Oh, they are partying in Riyadh tonight 1172 00:54:57,494 --> 00:54:59,396 as Sami Zayn retains 1173 00:54:59,462 --> 00:55:02,966 his coveted Intercontinental Championship 1174 00:55:03,033 --> 00:55:05,502 in a grueling Triple Threat Match. 1175 00:55:05,568 --> 00:55:07,737 It was not easy. 1176 00:55:07,804 --> 00:55:11,474 But tonight belongs to Sami Zayn. 1177 00:55:11,541 --> 00:55:13,376 [Cole] Hell of a victory for Sami Zayn. 1178 00:55:13,443 --> 00:55:15,178 A hell of a matchup. 1179 00:55:15,245 --> 00:55:18,081 Chad Gable is pissed off. 1180 00:55:18,148 --> 00:55:20,417 [theme music continues] 1181 00:55:22,719 --> 00:55:27,057 [Cole] Man, how can you not feel cursed? 1182 00:55:27,123 --> 00:55:31,127 -[Corey] I've never screwed up that bad. -[crowd chanting] Oh, oh, oh, oh! 1183 00:55:31,194 --> 00:55:35,198 [crowd continues chanting] 1184 00:55:47,744 --> 00:55:50,046 [crowd cheering] 1185 00:55:55,185 --> 00:55:57,120 [epic music] 1186 00:55:57,187 --> 00:56:00,890 [commentator] Welcome, everyone, to the biggest event of the summer. 1187 00:56:00,957 --> 00:56:02,959 For more than 35 years, 1188 00:56:03,026 --> 00:56:04,461 [Triple H] Summer Slam has delivered 1189 00:56:04,527 --> 00:56:07,997 some of the most amazing moments in WWE history. 1190 00:56:08,064 --> 00:56:09,099 [epic music continues] 1191 00:56:09,165 --> 00:56:11,968 [commentator] I am completely in shock right now. 1192 00:56:12,035 --> 00:56:15,905 [Triple H] And in 2026, it will once again make history. 1193 00:56:15,972 --> 00:56:20,477 [commentator] Fasten your seat belts. It is about to go down. Let's go! 1194 00:56:20,543 --> 00:56:22,846 Working with Minnesota Sports and Events, 1195 00:56:22,912 --> 00:56:25,782 we will expand Summer Slam to two nights. 1196 00:56:25,849 --> 00:56:27,550 [epic music intensifies] 1197 00:56:27,617 --> 00:56:32,155 [Triple H] Saturday, August 1st, and Sunday, August 2nd, 2026, 1198 00:56:32,222 --> 00:56:34,190 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 1199 00:56:34,257 --> 00:56:36,860 Live from the world-class U.S. Bank Stadium, 1200 00:56:36,926 --> 00:56:41,464 WWE will bring two epic nights of Summer Slam to the Twin Cities. 1201 00:56:46,436 --> 00:56:48,438 So there's only one question to ask. 1202 00:56:48,872 --> 00:56:50,039 Are you ready? 1203 00:56:58,481 --> 00:57:03,319 Huge news, Thursday is WWE, in partnership with Minnesota sports and events, 1204 00:57:03,386 --> 00:57:08,591 announced that Minneapolis will host WWE SummerSlam over two nights 1205 00:57:08,658 --> 00:57:15,098 on Saturday, August 1st and Sunday, August 2nd, 2026, at U.S. Bank Stadium. 1206 00:57:24,674 --> 00:57:27,911 [Corey] Cole, think about what our summers are going to look like. 1207 00:57:27,977 --> 00:57:31,881 We've got Cleveland this year, 2026, two nights in Minneapolis. 1208 00:57:31,948 --> 00:57:36,219 Who is going to be lucky enough to be the sandwich in between? 2025. 1209 00:57:36,286 --> 00:57:39,923 [Cole] Oh, that's the question. Where are we going for Summer Slam in 2025? 1210 00:57:39,989 --> 00:57:42,659 Cleveland. Tickets are flying out the window already. 1211 00:57:42,725 --> 00:57:45,061 Two nights are going to be epic in Minneapolis. 1212 00:57:45,128 --> 00:57:49,065 What's going to happen in 2025? We can only imagine. 1213 00:57:49,132 --> 00:57:52,101 Well, tonight, of course, we're in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 1214 00:57:52,168 --> 00:57:56,573 On in the Countdown show, we had a match for the Women's Tag Team Championship. 1215 00:57:56,639 --> 00:57:59,475 [Corey] There's a closing moment where Jade Cargill would 1216 00:57:59,542 --> 00:58:04,914 show everyone in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia just how powerful she truly is. 1217 00:58:04,981 --> 00:58:09,953 Nearly ended the matchup in this moment, but Candace LeRae wanted to prolong things 1218 00:58:10,019 --> 00:58:14,724 a little longer, which I'd say backfired pretty badly for Ms. LeRae. 1219 00:58:15,258 --> 00:58:19,262 Tremendous double team offense from the Champions. 1220 00:58:19,462 --> 00:58:25,535 What a win for Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill. 1221 00:58:25,602 --> 00:58:29,739 Let's head back to our broadcast colleague Byron Saxton. 1222 00:58:32,775 --> 00:58:33,810 Michael, Corey. 1223 00:58:33,877 --> 00:58:38,147 Thank you first off, Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, congratulations 1224 00:58:38,214 --> 00:58:42,252 on successfully defending your Women's Tag Team titles earlier on tonight 1225 00:58:42,318 --> 00:58:44,587 on the Countdown show. But I gotta ask. 1226 00:58:45,054 --> 00:58:47,724 Is there a secret to how well you two have gelled? 1227 00:58:48,124 --> 00:58:50,627 What secret? We have each other's back. 1228 00:58:50,793 --> 00:58:54,497 Candy, Candace and Indy stepped up and got stepped on. 1229 00:58:54,697 --> 00:58:58,301 Exactly, Candace is the reason why my knee has been slowing me down 1230 00:58:58,368 --> 00:58:59,869 for the past couple of months. 1231 00:58:59,936 --> 00:59:02,739 By the time she stepped to me last night, I was over it. 1232 00:59:02,805 --> 00:59:04,874 So I gave her a taste of her own medicine. 1233 00:59:04,941 --> 00:59:08,378 And tonight, Jade and I, we had something to prove. And we proved it. 1234 00:59:08,745 --> 00:59:14,450 So whoever who want to come and get it, we got it. We're giving out work. Come apply. 1235 00:59:14,517 --> 00:59:18,655 What they thought this was. They thought they were going to beat us? 1236 00:59:18,721 --> 00:59:22,625 We walked out as your Women's Tag Team Champions. 1237 00:59:22,692 --> 00:59:24,994 [Jade] And still. [Bianca] What she said. 1238 00:59:25,061 --> 00:59:27,196 And still indeed. Congratulations, ladies. 1239 00:59:27,263 --> 00:59:29,666 Michael, Corey, back to you guys. 1240 00:59:29,732 --> 00:59:32,235 [Corey] Byron, just so uncool in that environment. 1241 00:59:32,302 --> 00:59:36,506 Coming up next day, Dark Horse will stand the test against an unforgiving titan 1242 00:59:36,573 --> 00:59:40,343 in hopes to win the crown. Lyra Valkyria vs. Nia Jax 1243 00:59:40,410 --> 00:59:43,746 to The Queen of the Ring tournament finals right after this break. 1244 00:59:43,813 --> 00:59:48,184 For our subscribers of Peacock Premium plus, let's look at this rough journey 1245 00:59:48,251 --> 00:59:50,320 to become The Queen of the Ring. 1246 00:59:56,059 --> 00:59:58,661 The throne is ready for the taking. 1247 00:59:59,829 --> 01:00:04,367 A new King and Queen of WWE will be crowned. 1248 01:00:04,934 --> 01:00:11,374 You've heard of the NCAA Bracketology? Well, this is some Barrett-ology. 1249 01:00:11,708 --> 01:00:15,945 I'd say It's a sweet 16, but there's nothing saccharine about what 1250 01:00:16,012 --> 01:00:18,047 these women have put each other through. 1251 01:00:19,015 --> 01:00:22,919 Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark made quick work of their opponents. 1252 01:00:22,986 --> 01:00:25,922 First round matchup. Queen of the Ring tournament 1253 01:00:27,156 --> 01:00:28,925 Iyo Sky advances. 1254 01:00:28,992 --> 01:00:34,430 However, the round's most shocking victory came from the newcomer, Lyra Valkyria. 1255 01:00:34,497 --> 01:00:38,534 Trying to add a feather to her wing. And she puts Dakota away. 1256 01:00:38,601 --> 01:00:42,572 Over on SmackDown, Cargill and Stratton into round two. 1257 01:00:42,638 --> 01:00:47,910 Nia Jax, an irresistible force squashing the glow out of Naomi. 1258 01:00:48,978 --> 01:00:54,784 Meanwhile, Bianca Belair collaboration continue to show why she is The EST. 1259 01:00:55,818 --> 01:01:02,291 Kicking off the quarterfinals, Baszler ran into the full court press that is Iyo Sky. 1260 01:01:03,259 --> 01:01:09,098 While Lyra Valkyria showed composure in the heat of combat. 1261 01:01:09,265 --> 01:01:12,835 securing her spot in the semis with a victory. 1262 01:01:12,902 --> 01:01:15,872 [Lyra] I only travel as the crow flies, straight to the top. 1263 01:01:16,572 --> 01:01:19,809 The anchor Belair was able to outlast Tiffy Time. 1264 01:01:20,510 --> 01:01:22,912 But victory came with a cost. 1265 01:01:22,979 --> 01:01:29,085 My knee is not 100%. Nothing is stopping me from becoming Queen of the Ring. 1266 01:01:29,786 --> 01:01:31,721 And in an absolute shocker, 1267 01:01:31,788 --> 01:01:36,993 the bout between Nia Jax and Jade Cargill was an all-out. 1268 01:01:38,895 --> 01:01:42,565 Nia Jax's taking a moment to insult Jade's daughter, 1269 01:01:42,632 --> 01:01:44,801 that's going to cause of disqualification. 1270 01:01:45,702 --> 01:01:51,474 After all the Bracket Busters took place, we finally made it to the final four. 1271 01:01:51,774 --> 01:01:54,911 Lyra Valkyria and Iyo Sky go one on one. 1272 01:01:54,977 --> 01:01:59,182 The opportunity to make it to the finals of The Queen of the Ring tournament. 1273 01:01:59,348 --> 01:02:03,419 Oh, and a power bomb. Valkyria back up. 1274 01:02:04,587 --> 01:02:07,423 Valkyria stacks her up. Lyra wins. 1275 01:02:08,424 --> 01:02:12,328 Lyra Valkyria is in the finals. 1276 01:02:12,395 --> 01:02:15,331 [Corey] Belair or Jackson meet Lyra Valkyria. 1277 01:02:15,965 --> 01:02:18,835 [Corey] Thinking about a KOD [Cole] That near Belair. 1278 01:02:20,136 --> 01:02:24,073 Hey, Lyra, I'm going to buzz right through you to become Queen of the Ring. 1279 01:02:24,140 --> 01:02:27,643 [Cole] Now we have a true David versus Goliath story. 1280 01:02:27,810 --> 01:02:29,545 Lyra Valkyria. 1281 01:02:29,612 --> 01:02:35,485 The underestimated rookie has scratched and clawed her way her entire career. 1282 01:02:35,551 --> 01:02:38,321 From overcoming the odds and beating Becky Lynch 1283 01:02:38,387 --> 01:02:41,991 for the NXT Championship to being drafted to RAW 1284 01:02:42,058 --> 01:02:45,962 and in just weeks reaching the finals of the tournament. 1285 01:02:46,462 --> 01:02:52,168 Standing across the ring from Lyra though, is the imposing Nia Jax, 1286 01:02:52,235 --> 01:02:57,840 who has advanced from round to round using brute force and pure dominance. 1287 01:02:57,907 --> 01:03:00,009 Will Jax's menacing presence 1288 01:03:00,076 --> 01:03:04,280 and sheer power be too much for Valkyria to overcome? 1289 01:03:04,447 --> 01:03:10,386 Or can Lyra write a happily ever after to her Cinderella story? 1290 01:03:10,586 --> 01:03:17,527 Tonight we find out who will become the next WWE Queen of the Ring. 1291 01:03:24,634 --> 01:03:28,271 [Cole] Well, with the coronations taking place tonight after 1292 01:03:28,337 --> 01:03:31,541 the first ever Smack Down from Jeddah last night 1293 01:03:31,607 --> 01:03:35,378 the superstars are here, including the WWE Tag Champs 1294 01:03:35,444 --> 01:03:42,018 Theory and Waller, A-Town Down Under, as our #DIY, Johnny Gargano on the left. 1295 01:03:42,084 --> 01:03:46,656 Tommaso Ciampa on the right, taking in tonight's activities and events. 1296 01:03:47,089 --> 01:03:52,295 And we got a lot more to go. There's The Street Profits and B-Fab, 1297 01:03:53,029 --> 01:03:57,466 who worked this Jeddah Superdome into a lather last night on Smack Down. 1298 01:03:57,533 --> 01:03:59,702 Teaming up with LA Knight. 1299 01:04:02,238 --> 01:04:04,540 [Nia Jax's music plays] 1300 01:04:12,315 --> 01:04:13,549 [bell rings] 1301 01:04:14,750 --> 01:04:18,154 The following is the final match 1302 01:04:18,221 --> 01:04:23,259 in The Queen of the Ring tournament. 1303 01:04:24,894 --> 01:04:31,701 [presenter] Introducing first from San Diego, California, Nia Jax. 1304 01:04:32,735 --> 01:04:36,672 Well, ladies and gentlemen, the first ever Queen of the Ring back in 2021, 1305 01:04:36,739 --> 01:04:38,241 our good friend Zelina Vega. 1306 01:04:38,307 --> 01:04:42,979 She tweeted out a bit earlier today that she waves goodbye to the crowd. 1307 01:04:43,045 --> 01:04:46,449 She's so excited to watch these girls kill it tonight. 1308 01:04:46,515 --> 01:04:51,520 She said she's got a royal bath ready and now she's going to enjoy the show. 1309 01:04:51,587 --> 01:04:54,690 I know you all will bring the heat. Let's go. 1310 01:04:54,757 --> 01:04:58,761 The words of the first Queen of the Ring, Zelina Vega. 1311 01:04:58,961 --> 01:05:02,732 [Corey] Sounds like somebody's upset that they're not The Queen this year. 1312 01:05:02,798 --> 01:05:05,067 Trying to keep themselves in the conversation. 1313 01:05:05,134 --> 01:05:08,004 [Cole] Why do you always have to throw water? 1314 01:05:08,070 --> 01:05:12,108 Because I've been in this business for 30 years. I'm as grizzled as they come. 1315 01:05:12,475 --> 01:05:14,877 More so than you. Believe it or not. 1316 01:05:16,913 --> 01:05:20,182 [Cole] I cannot wait to witness what unfolds here. 1317 01:05:20,249 --> 01:05:24,553 The irresistible force has been on a tear recently and Nia believes 1318 01:05:24,620 --> 01:05:26,889 the crown already belongs to her. 1319 01:05:33,763 --> 01:05:36,432 [Lyra Valkyria's music plays] 1320 01:05:54,984 --> 01:05:58,688 [presenter] And her opponent, from Dublin, Ireland, 1321 01:05:59,355 --> 01:06:03,225 Lyra Valkyria. 1322 01:06:04,160 --> 01:06:06,262 [Cole] Now I can explain the Raven getup. 1323 01:06:06,329 --> 01:06:09,565 As Lyra Valley Valkyria makes her way to the ring. 1324 01:06:09,632 --> 01:06:14,136 She fancies herself a Morrigan, which is an Irish Goddess of War. 1325 01:06:14,303 --> 01:06:18,607 As they were on the battlefield, they used to take the shape of ravens to fly around 1326 01:06:18,674 --> 01:06:21,477 and decide who would live and who would die. 1327 01:06:21,544 --> 01:06:25,247 That is what Lyra Valkyria is bringing to the ring here tonight. 1328 01:06:25,314 --> 01:06:28,484 [Corey] Well, you stepped all over my Full House, Uncle Jesse. 1329 01:06:28,551 --> 01:06:31,354 Vulture joke, Michael Cole. You've been saving that one. 1330 01:06:31,554 --> 01:06:36,759 [Cole] On her Instagram story earlier on, Lyra Valkyria said that she's everything 1331 01:06:36,826 --> 01:06:40,262 from nervous to excited to very hot here in Saudi Arabia. 1332 01:06:40,329 --> 01:06:42,431 Called it the biggest match of her career. 1333 01:06:42,498 --> 01:06:44,967 Feels like she's been saying that for a week now. 1334 01:06:45,034 --> 01:06:48,871 NXT a month ago to Jeddah for the finals of The Queen of the Ring tournament. 1335 01:06:48,938 --> 01:06:50,006 Absolutely surreal. 1336 01:06:50,072 --> 01:06:53,275 However, Corey, right now, she's got to put all that behind her. 1337 01:06:53,342 --> 01:06:59,582 [Corey] As much as Valkyria seems to fancy herself a bit of a fantasy land lover. 1338 01:06:59,648 --> 01:07:05,287 Or maybe she read too much Tolkien in her day. But now is reality. Now it's go time. 1339 01:07:05,354 --> 01:07:10,726 Lyra Valkyria is about to go toe to toe with a real life fire breathing dragon 1340 01:07:10,793 --> 01:07:12,194 in the form of Nia Jax. 1341 01:07:12,261 --> 01:07:15,998 Nia Jax, who is in the best physical condition of her career and has been 1342 01:07:16,065 --> 01:07:20,436 as highly motivated as I have ever seen. Tonight will make someone. 1343 01:07:20,503 --> 01:07:22,405 Will it be Lyra? Will it be Nia? 1344 01:07:22,471 --> 01:07:24,407 We'll find out in a matter of moments. 1345 01:07:24,473 --> 01:07:29,078 [Cole] Lyra Valkyria's first premium live event here on the WWE Roster. 1346 01:07:29,145 --> 01:07:35,351 She defeated Dakota Kai, Zoe Stark, and the former WWE Women's Champion, Iyo Sky. 1347 01:07:35,518 --> 01:07:41,690 To get to this moment, Nia Jax knocked off Naomi, Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair. 1348 01:07:41,891 --> 01:07:46,228 One of these women will become Queen. And Corey, you win the crown. 1349 01:07:46,295 --> 01:07:49,198 Guess what waits for you in August. 1350 01:07:49,265 --> 01:07:53,169 [Corey] A date with the Champion of your respective brand at Summer Slam. 1351 01:07:53,235 --> 01:07:58,474 [Cole] So if you're Lyra Valkyria, what do you do to pull off an upset tonight? 1352 01:07:58,541 --> 01:08:00,843 [Corey] I don't know a ton about Lyra Valkyria. 1353 01:08:00,910 --> 01:08:04,880 I obviously followed her days in NXT, I know she is a technical wizard. 1354 01:08:04,947 --> 01:08:09,051 Lyra, from a technique perspective, may actually have Nia Jax outgunned. 1355 01:08:09,118 --> 01:08:13,589 However, what Nia brings to the dance is raw power, the likes of which you rarely 1356 01:08:13,656 --> 01:08:16,125 see from most men, let alone women. 1357 01:08:16,192 --> 01:08:19,528 [Cole] Ask Rhea Ripley about the power of Nia Jax. 1358 01:08:19,595 --> 01:08:23,632 [Corey] Ask Bianca Belair, who suffered at the hands of the irresistible force. 1359 01:08:23,699 --> 01:08:26,869 [Cole] Lyra Valkyria. Hoping to keep Nia Jax off balance, 1360 01:08:26,936 --> 01:08:30,372 uses her quickness and needs to try to play a game of cat and mouse 1361 01:08:30,439 --> 01:08:31,974 with the powerful Nia Jax. 1362 01:08:32,942 --> 01:08:35,911 [Corey] Look at the power. This is what I was talking about. 1363 01:08:36,145 --> 01:08:38,781 And sends. Oh, nice athleticism. 1364 01:08:38,848 --> 01:08:44,787 [Cole] Corner Valkyria, who beat Becky Lynch for the NXT Women's Championship. 1365 01:08:44,854 --> 01:08:47,156 [Corey] And beyond, relying on her technique. 1366 01:08:47,223 --> 01:08:51,126 If I'm Lyra, I'm going to try to frustrate Nia, I don't know if that's possible 1367 01:08:51,193 --> 01:08:54,196 as Nia ripped Lyra right off of the canvas effortlessly. 1368 01:08:54,263 --> 01:08:58,134 If you frustrate Nia, she may make a mistake that you can capitalize on. 1369 01:08:58,200 --> 01:09:02,938 Now Nia trying to drive Valkyria and does it successfully into the corner. 1370 01:09:03,005 --> 01:09:06,542 Lyra looked like she was going for a sleeper hold earlier on. 1371 01:09:06,609 --> 01:09:10,946 Here comes Jax. And Lyra sends Nia to the floor. 1372 01:09:13,249 --> 01:09:16,252 [Cole] Athletic as they come, resilient as well. 1373 01:09:17,052 --> 01:09:21,023 And Lyra now through the air. Just barely caught Nia on the shoulder. 1374 01:09:21,090 --> 01:09:24,827 It's gonna take a lot more than that to take down the irresistible force. 1375 01:09:25,027 --> 01:09:27,396 [Corey] Valkyria driven into the apron. 1376 01:09:27,563 --> 01:09:30,966 [Cole] Lyra says she feels alive every time she flies. 1377 01:09:31,033 --> 01:09:34,837 And that's what Nia has to to avoid tonight. Keep Valkyria grounded. 1378 01:09:34,904 --> 01:09:38,407 [Corey] Well, the woman thinks she's a bird, Cole. What do you expect? 1379 01:09:38,707 --> 01:09:40,042 [Cole] Big dropkick. 1380 01:09:40,843 --> 01:09:41,844 Symbolism. 1381 01:09:42,444 --> 01:09:45,781 [Corey] And here's Lyra now unloading on Nia in the corner, 1382 01:09:45,848 --> 01:09:47,449 who just shoves her away. 1383 01:09:47,516 --> 01:09:49,585 Today, I feel like a giraffe. Look at this. 1384 01:09:49,652 --> 01:09:52,988 Lyra Valkyria walking the ropes. Outrageous athleticism. 1385 01:09:53,055 --> 01:09:55,424 Nia Jax now powering Valkyria up. 1386 01:09:55,491 --> 01:09:59,795 Lyra now and again slipping the arm underneath the chin of Nia Jax. 1387 01:09:59,862 --> 01:10:01,764 And this has to be frustrating for Nia. 1388 01:10:01,830 --> 01:10:04,033 Each time she's attempted the same maneuver, 1389 01:10:04,099 --> 01:10:06,635 Lyra has countered the exact same way. 1390 01:10:07,303 --> 01:10:08,804 That's got to be frustrating. 1391 01:10:08,871 --> 01:10:11,640 Jax is going to have to show Lyra something different. 1392 01:10:12,374 --> 01:10:13,375 And look at this. 1393 01:10:13,442 --> 01:10:17,613 This is what, in my opinion, is what it's going to take for Nia Jax. 1394 01:10:17,680 --> 01:10:22,384 Just bulldoze Lyra. Be Nia Jax. You don't need to get fancy. 1395 01:10:22,451 --> 01:10:25,354 You don't need to get cute. Just be you. 1396 01:10:25,421 --> 01:10:29,325 [Cole] First time these two competitors have ever gone one on one in the ring. 1397 01:10:29,391 --> 01:10:34,029 Nia drops an elbow to the spine. Valkyria kicks out at 2. 1398 01:10:40,236 --> 01:10:44,974 It almost feels like Lyra's gonna have to just hit something from out of nowhere. 1399 01:10:45,040 --> 01:10:47,643 Stunned by him momentarily to pick up a win. 1400 01:10:47,810 --> 01:10:52,248 [Corey] Listen, we know Lyra possesses the skill set to do that, 1401 01:10:52,314 --> 01:10:55,017 but this game is about so much more than technique. 1402 01:10:55,084 --> 01:10:58,621 It's about experience and timing, it's about knowing when to tap into 1403 01:10:58,687 --> 01:11:01,991 certain parts of your psyche that you don't ordinarily bother with. 1404 01:11:02,057 --> 01:11:04,526 Nia knows this about herself, does Lyra? 1405 01:11:07,696 --> 01:11:12,735 [Cole] At this point, punishing and just destroying Lyra. 1406 01:11:14,570 --> 01:11:16,572 This is the pace Jax wants. 1407 01:11:17,573 --> 01:11:21,243 Now they're trying to fight back to the midsection. And another one. 1408 01:11:21,310 --> 01:11:23,245 And another one by Valkyria. 1409 01:11:23,312 --> 01:11:27,483 [Corey] I know she's watching right now, but Bailey, the WWE Women's Champion 1410 01:11:27,549 --> 01:11:30,986 on Friday Night Smack Down has to be rooting for Lyra Valkyria now. 1411 01:11:31,053 --> 01:11:35,124 Because there is no way Bayley wants to mix it up with this Nia Jax. 1412 01:11:35,190 --> 01:11:38,761 Oh yeah, but Summer Slam's a long way away. Still a number of months. 1413 01:11:38,827 --> 01:11:42,131 Bailey's got to worry about still being the Champion come August. 1414 01:11:42,197 --> 01:11:45,367 For sure, I mean the entire WWE universe could and most likely 1415 01:11:45,434 --> 01:11:48,470 will look drastically different. I am just trying to analyze. 1416 01:11:49,204 --> 01:11:52,675 Nia with a kick right to the midsection. And it has been all Nia Jax. 1417 01:11:53,642 --> 01:11:56,011 Really since the beginning of this match. 1418 01:11:59,415 --> 01:12:02,951 And you know, if you didn't think this match was going to go this way, 1419 01:12:03,018 --> 01:12:05,087 then you're a fool, I believe. 1420 01:12:05,487 --> 01:12:08,457 [Corey] This is exactly what I think most people expected. 1421 01:12:08,524 --> 01:12:12,027 Again, the thing is not over. You got to give Lyra the experience. 1422 01:12:12,194 --> 01:12:15,364 Having experienced this business enough, anything can happen. 1423 01:12:15,431 --> 01:12:17,666 It used to be a tagline, but it is the truth. 1424 01:12:17,733 --> 01:12:21,837 [Cole] She knocked off Becky Lynch, she knocked off Iyo Sky, but knowing 1425 01:12:21,904 --> 01:12:24,807 the size of Nia Jax, this is the first in her career. 1426 01:12:29,011 --> 01:12:32,915 Lyra trying to fight out of this and Nia just wrestling her down to the mat. 1427 01:12:35,451 --> 01:12:38,587 [Corey] This could be the most dangerous aspect of Nia's game. 1428 01:12:38,654 --> 01:12:41,657 The fact that Nia enjoys hurting her opponent. 1429 01:12:41,724 --> 01:12:45,160 Look at the grin that keeps washing over Nia's face every 1430 01:12:45,227 --> 01:12:49,932 couple of moments because she knows Lyra is in pain and Nia wants the crown. 1431 01:12:49,998 --> 01:12:55,070 [Cole] Lyra back to her feet, couple of nice placed elbows to the ear 1432 01:12:55,137 --> 01:12:57,306 and just tick Nia Jacks off and out. 1433 01:12:57,373 --> 01:13:03,178 Slinging Valkyria down to the mat. The other thing about Nia Jax, Corey, 1434 01:13:03,245 --> 01:13:06,615 we touched on this on the Countdown show earlier is the confidence. 1435 01:13:06,682 --> 01:13:10,652 Nia is much more confident now than she's ever been any point in her career. 1436 01:13:10,719 --> 01:13:14,957 [Corey] And I would argue that Nia becomes more confident as a match progresses. 1437 01:13:15,023 --> 01:13:18,026 That's tough to deal with if you're Lyra Valkyria or anybody. 1438 01:13:18,093 --> 01:13:20,262 Lyra trying to pick up the pace now. 1439 01:13:20,462 --> 01:13:23,232 Here's in her hand and feet as a weapon drop Nia Jax. 1440 01:13:23,298 --> 01:13:25,701 [Corey] Drop to one knee. [Cole] Nice strikes. 1441 01:13:25,768 --> 01:13:29,805 Maybe that's the strategy to roll with quickly though. Samoan drop. Maybe not. 1442 01:13:29,872 --> 01:13:35,077 Cover on Valkyria kicked at 2. Just barely got the shoulder off. 1443 01:13:35,144 --> 01:13:39,715 [Corey] I don't know that if Nia hadn't been so carefree in executing that cover 1444 01:13:39,782 --> 01:13:41,784 if Nia wouldn't be The Queen right now. 1445 01:13:42,084 --> 01:13:44,486 [Cole] And now dragging Lyra to the corner. 1446 01:13:44,653 --> 01:13:48,190 Nia says it's over. Looking for the annihilator. 1447 01:13:48,257 --> 01:13:52,094 [Corey] This is going to do it. Nia from the second rope. 1448 01:13:52,161 --> 01:13:56,131 [Cole] And Valkyria pulls herself underneath the rope. 1449 01:13:57,433 --> 01:14:01,603 [Corey] Curious strategy here by Nia calling an audible in the middle. 1450 01:14:01,670 --> 01:14:05,207 [Cole] Turnbuckle lands on the apron. And that may cost her. Oh, no. 1451 01:14:05,274 --> 01:14:07,142 [Corey] Lyra's got an opportunity. 1452 01:14:07,209 --> 01:14:08,443 [pain sounds] 1453 01:14:10,012 --> 01:14:12,080 [Corey] Lyra's got an opportunity. 1454 01:14:13,282 --> 01:14:15,851 Drop kick. Oh, no. 1455 01:14:16,452 --> 01:14:20,556 Nia almost ended up in our laps. And Valkyria looking to push the pace. 1456 01:14:20,622 --> 01:14:25,961 Keep up the pressure. Caught by Nia. You saw the expression on Lyra's face. 1457 01:14:26,395 --> 01:14:30,032 [Cole] Nia Jax about to torture Valkyria. Maybe not. 1458 01:14:30,098 --> 01:14:33,502 Nia's down. Here comes Lyra. Can she capitalize? 1459 01:14:34,603 --> 01:14:36,772 [Corey] Lyra needs a rally. 1460 01:14:38,140 --> 01:14:39,975 [Cole] Double count out does nothing. 1461 01:14:40,042 --> 01:14:43,378 I would have to assume the match would just continue at that point. 1462 01:14:43,679 --> 01:14:45,948 [Corey] Lyra trying to fight through the pain 1463 01:14:46,748 --> 01:14:49,518 now trying to muscle Jax back into the ring. 1464 01:14:49,585 --> 01:14:53,589 [Cole] And in Valkyria, she loves to fly. That's where she feels comfortable. 1465 01:14:53,655 --> 01:14:56,425 She's going up to the top rope. Lyra has Nia in trouble. 1466 01:14:56,492 --> 01:15:00,329 Nia trying to make it to her feet. There's a missile drop kick. 1467 01:15:00,963 --> 01:15:05,133 [Corey] I think Lyra may have lost her footing slightly coming off the DDT. 1468 01:15:05,300 --> 01:15:09,571 That didn't miss anything. Cover for the win on Jax. And a kick out. 1469 01:15:09,738 --> 01:15:11,607 An emphatic kick out. 1470 01:15:11,673 --> 01:15:15,043 And now that's doubt on the face of Lyra as we look again 1471 01:15:15,110 --> 01:15:17,412 at the breathtaking tornado DDT. 1472 01:15:17,479 --> 01:15:20,949 [Cole] That could have been her one chance and she understood that. 1473 01:15:21,750 --> 01:15:25,354 [Corey] But this is where you find out a lot about yourself in a matchup. 1474 01:15:25,420 --> 01:15:27,823 Lyra's going. I've never been here before. 1475 01:15:27,890 --> 01:15:31,693 I've never faced her before. I've never had that at stake. 1476 01:15:31,760 --> 01:15:35,731 This is all a learning experience that could serve Lyra well into her career. 1477 01:15:35,797 --> 01:15:38,767 [Cole] Lyra still lands on. She may have tweaked her knee. 1478 01:15:38,834 --> 01:15:40,269 She came off the top rope. 1479 01:15:41,103 --> 01:15:46,408 [Corey] By Nia Jax. And Jax showing a sense of urgency, wasting no time. 1480 01:15:46,475 --> 01:15:47,976 Dragging Lyra to the corner. 1481 01:15:48,043 --> 01:15:51,513 The problem with Lyra, if she hurt her knee, this could be well over. 1482 01:15:52,214 --> 01:15:54,950 Trying to make it back to her feet. Playing. Oh, no. 1483 01:15:55,017 --> 01:16:00,155 Lyra with an opportunity, Jax is trapped in the corner. Here comes Lyra. 1484 01:16:00,789 --> 01:16:02,991 Oh, double stomp. Down goes Jax. 1485 01:16:03,058 --> 01:16:06,495 Stacks her up for the win. And an upset, and a kick out at two. 1486 01:16:10,499 --> 01:16:12,367 Lyra now making the climb to the top. 1487 01:16:12,434 --> 01:16:15,270 Turnbuckle. Looking to continue her onslaught. 1488 01:16:15,771 --> 01:16:17,906 [Cole] Leg drop to the back of the neck. 1489 01:16:17,973 --> 01:16:21,743 Can Lyra capitalize? Does she have anything left? 1490 01:16:21,810 --> 01:16:25,614 Lyra trying to put Nia into position. Hook of the leg. 1491 01:16:25,681 --> 01:16:27,316 [Cole] Quite hooked the leg. 1492 01:16:27,382 --> 01:16:29,718 And it allowed Nia to get the shoulder up again. 1493 01:16:29,952 --> 01:16:33,922 [Corey] Almost a look of desperation on the face of Lyra Valkyria. 1494 01:16:33,989 --> 01:16:37,092 What can I do? I've delivered everything I can to Nia Jax. 1495 01:16:37,159 --> 01:16:40,829 [Cole] And the problem is with her finishing move, the Nightwing Corey. 1496 01:16:40,896 --> 01:16:43,098 She's got to get her opponent into position. 1497 01:16:43,165 --> 01:16:45,367 I don't know if she can do that with Nia Jax. 1498 01:16:49,004 --> 01:16:50,706 [Corey] Jax is just too strong. 1499 01:16:51,773 --> 01:16:56,511 Sternum first. Oh. And followed up by the irresistible force. 1500 01:16:56,578 --> 01:16:58,180 There's that smile I mentioned. 1501 01:16:58,246 --> 01:17:02,751 That million dollar smile on the wrecking ball. That is Nia Jax. 1502 01:17:02,818 --> 01:17:06,288 [Cole] Now Nia with Lyra on her shoulders. Climbing up now. 1503 01:17:06,355 --> 01:17:11,259 Trying to go to the second rope, which she does. Oh, baby. This could be it. 1504 01:17:11,326 --> 01:17:15,497 But Lyra trying to slip down. Maybe looking for a sunset power bomb. 1505 01:17:15,564 --> 01:17:19,001 Has Nia, can she quite get her up and over. 1506 01:17:19,534 --> 01:17:23,505 [Corey] Lyra was obviously paying attention to Sammy. Can't quite do it. 1507 01:17:23,572 --> 01:17:25,641 [Cole] Annihilator. [Corey] That is it. 1508 01:17:25,707 --> 01:17:28,010 That is it. Count to 20. [bell rings] 1509 01:17:28,644 --> 01:17:30,479 Nia's The Queen of the Ring. 1510 01:17:32,080 --> 01:17:33,081 Wow. 1511 01:17:43,392 --> 01:17:49,464 [Cole] That was incredible. Lyra Valkyria put up a hell of a fight 1512 01:17:49,531 --> 01:17:51,900 here tonight, Corey. No doubt about it. 1513 01:17:51,967 --> 01:17:56,738 There is no need to hang your head, Lyra. You made your country of Ireland proud. 1514 01:17:56,805 --> 01:18:00,308 You made the WWE Universe proud. The future is bright. 1515 01:18:00,642 --> 01:18:06,381 But tonight and the crown belong to the irresistible force. 1516 01:18:06,448 --> 01:18:10,218 Lyra really taking Nia Jax to the limit. 1517 01:18:10,285 --> 01:18:13,221 Nia would use her power throughout this matchup. 1518 01:18:14,089 --> 01:18:16,958 And Lyra just simply did not have an answer 1519 01:18:17,025 --> 01:18:20,662 for the power and experience of Nia Jax. 1520 01:18:20,729 --> 01:18:24,332 [Corey] We talked about was the desperation of Lyra. 1521 01:18:24,399 --> 01:18:26,468 And that caught her in the end. 1522 01:18:26,535 --> 01:18:31,039 She was so desperate to try to do anything she could to put Nia Jax away. 1523 01:18:31,206 --> 01:18:35,343 [Cole] What she would do is Nia Jax would stop her here, at least momentarily. 1524 01:18:35,644 --> 01:18:38,246 And Lyra now would try to turn things around. 1525 01:18:38,313 --> 01:18:42,084 [Corey] The point was that desperation may have caught her in the end. 1526 01:18:42,150 --> 01:18:44,119 [Cole] I agree with you wholeheartedly. 1527 01:18:44,186 --> 01:18:48,957 Again, Lyra Valkyria, extremely impressive tonight. This no exception. 1528 01:18:49,024 --> 01:18:53,528 Running Double Stomp in the corner nearly earned Valkyria the crown. 1529 01:18:53,595 --> 01:18:58,033 But Nia Jax would not be denied. 1530 01:18:58,467 --> 01:19:02,771 That was the gnarliest annihilator I've ever seen. 1531 01:19:03,338 --> 01:19:05,841 You could have counted to 15, 20. 1532 01:19:06,641 --> 01:19:09,010 [Corey] Hell, we can count the whole way home. 1533 01:19:09,077 --> 01:19:12,647 Lyra is not getting up. And Nia is The Queen. 1534 01:19:13,448 --> 01:19:17,719 [Cole] And our Chief Content Officer, Paul "Triple H" Levesque, 1535 01:19:18,086 --> 01:19:20,922 presenting Nia Jax with the crown, 1536 01:19:21,590 --> 01:19:26,995 as she is now your Queen of the Ring. 1537 01:19:27,462 --> 01:19:30,499 This is an emotional moment because we all know what Nia Jax 1538 01:19:30,565 --> 01:19:32,567 has gone through over the past few years. 1539 01:19:32,634 --> 01:19:35,804 [Corey] What a difference a year or perhaps longer make Nia Jax, 1540 01:19:35,871 --> 01:19:39,341 who was no longer even a part of WWE for some time, 1541 01:19:39,407 --> 01:19:42,344 had to do some deep, serious soul searching. 1542 01:19:42,644 --> 01:19:44,513 [Cole] Well, Nia found herself, 1543 01:19:44,946 --> 01:19:50,085 found her footing, and has found The Queen of the Ring crown. 1544 01:19:58,126 --> 01:20:03,899 [presenter] Here is her winner, the new Queen of the Ring. 1545 01:20:04,466 --> 01:20:07,969 Nia Jax. 1546 01:20:09,304 --> 01:20:13,008 [Cole] Very proud moment for Nia Jax. 1547 01:20:15,243 --> 01:20:16,244 [Corey] This. 1548 01:20:16,411 --> 01:20:19,381 This is going to be a fun reign for The Queen. 1549 01:20:23,818 --> 01:20:27,956 [Kayla] Nia Jax, you did it. You won the crown. 1550 01:20:28,023 --> 01:20:30,258 You are now the WWE Queen. 1551 01:20:30,325 --> 01:20:33,762 Save your congratulations, Kayla. I don't need it. 1552 01:20:34,362 --> 01:20:37,098 I know that none of you are happy for me, 1553 01:20:39,034 --> 01:20:41,870 but I am very happy for me. 1554 01:20:44,339 --> 01:20:48,844 And I'm gonna get a lot happier. And you are all going to get a lot angrier 1555 01:20:49,444 --> 01:20:54,282 because I will become the WWE Champion 1556 01:20:54,349 --> 01:20:58,220 and your Queen at Summer Slam. 1557 01:21:00,689 --> 01:21:03,225 [Corey] Well, there's the Nia Jax we know and love. 1558 01:21:03,425 --> 01:21:06,428 [Cole] Amen. [Corey] Cleveland, get ready. 1559 01:21:06,494 --> 01:21:12,300 The irresistible force is headed your way as Queen. 1560 01:21:13,768 --> 01:21:18,440 [firework noises] 1561 01:21:35,957 --> 01:21:37,826 [powerful music plays] 1562 01:21:47,669 --> 01:21:48,670 Now, 1563 01:21:50,472 --> 01:21:52,107 for the first time ever, 1564 01:21:53,241 --> 01:21:56,311 NXT comes to UFC's Apex Arena 1565 01:21:58,413 --> 01:22:00,649 with NXT Battleground. 1566 01:22:07,622 --> 01:22:10,458 [Cole] And it takes place two weeks from tomorrow night. 1567 01:22:10,525 --> 01:22:14,696 NXT Battleground, the UFC Apex arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. 1568 01:22:19,534 --> 01:22:24,572 [Corey] Cannot wait to see what happens when you turn my man over loose. 1569 01:22:24,639 --> 01:22:26,441 But what a night it's been so far. 1570 01:22:26,508 --> 01:22:29,611 [Cole] Congratulations to Nia Jax winning Queen of the Ring. 1571 01:22:29,678 --> 01:22:33,348 That means she gets the WWE Women's Championship at Summer Slam. 1572 01:22:33,415 --> 01:22:36,351 Will it be Bayley? We'll find out in Cleveland in August. 1573 01:22:36,418 --> 01:22:38,053 We do know one thing, at least. 1574 01:22:38,119 --> 01:22:42,090 As of today, Becky Lynch will not be defending the Women's World Championship 1575 01:22:42,157 --> 01:22:43,024 at Summer Slam. 1576 01:22:43,091 --> 01:22:46,895 Let's show you what happened earlier. Becky and Liv Morgan for the title. 1577 01:22:46,962 --> 01:22:51,766 [Corey] As Becky seemed to be closing in on victory, Dirty Dom Mysterio 1578 01:22:51,833 --> 01:22:56,338 would arrive after vowing to come to Saudi Arabia to make sure Liv 1579 01:22:56,404 --> 01:22:59,541 did not get her hands on Mommy's Championship. 1580 01:22:59,607 --> 01:23:04,679 A code breaker later, it seemed as though Liv was going to going to leave 1581 01:23:04,746 --> 01:23:07,415 with the title, but Dom had other plans. 1582 01:23:07,482 --> 01:23:09,651 [Cole] This idiot can't do anything right. 1583 01:23:09,718 --> 01:23:12,587 He sends the chair to Becky. She, doesn't want to use it. 1584 01:23:12,654 --> 01:23:14,289 She doesn't want to win that way. 1585 01:23:14,356 --> 01:23:17,325 As Dom distracts the referee, Liv Morgan takes advantage. 1586 01:23:17,392 --> 01:23:21,062 And then she would hit oblivion and actually win the Women's World title. 1587 01:23:21,129 --> 01:23:26,201 [Corey] A shocking turn of events. Absolutely not with dirty Dom had in mind. 1588 01:23:26,267 --> 01:23:32,841 I assure you, wherever she is, Mommy is not happy with Dom Dom tonight. 1589 01:23:32,907 --> 01:23:37,779 But congrats to the new Women's World Champion, Liv Morgan. 1590 01:23:42,684 --> 01:23:45,587 [Byron] I'm in the backstage area, but the story is what's 1591 01:23:45,653 --> 01:23:49,657 going on behind Becky Lynch, who has been verbally obliterating Dominik Mysterio, 1592 01:23:49,724 --> 01:23:52,027 presumably over what happened earlier tonight. 1593 01:23:52,093 --> 01:23:55,196 Dominik playing a major role in costing Becky her Championship. 1594 01:23:55,263 --> 01:23:58,533 Becky, any comment on the controversial ending to your match? 1595 01:23:59,200 --> 01:24:00,402 [Becky] I don't know. 1596 01:24:00,969 --> 01:24:05,140 I don't know what happened. I don't. I don't know why Dom was out there. 1597 01:24:05,206 --> 01:24:08,109 I don't know what's going on with him, with Rhea, with Liv. 1598 01:24:08,176 --> 01:24:11,546 I don't know about Rhea's revenge tour, Liv's revenge tour. 1599 01:24:11,613 --> 01:24:16,151 All I know is that I have a rematch clause in my contract. 1600 01:24:16,217 --> 01:24:20,855 And so I'm going to talk to Pierce and on Monday at RAW, I am getting that rematch. 1601 01:24:24,926 --> 01:24:26,694 [Cole] Pierce, do the right thing. 1602 01:24:28,530 --> 01:24:33,201 [Corey] Now is your chance to meet Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, Hulk Hogan, 1603 01:24:33,268 --> 01:24:34,669 and more WWE Superstars 1604 01:24:34,736 --> 01:24:39,607 at Fanatics Fest NYC this August 16th through the 18th at the Javits Center 1605 01:24:39,674 --> 01:24:40,608 in New York City. 1606 01:24:40,675 --> 01:24:45,380 Plus other sports legends including Tom Brady, Derek Jeter, Kevin Durant, 1607 01:24:45,447 --> 01:24:47,882 Nathan and Eli Manning and many more. 1608 01:24:47,949 --> 01:24:52,053 Tickets for the ultimate event for all sports fans and collectors are available 1609 01:24:52,120 --> 01:24:53,922 now at fanaticsfest.com 1610 01:24:53,988 --> 01:24:56,991 [Cole] That's in New York City. We're like 6,000 miles away. 1611 01:24:57,058 --> 01:25:00,895 Tonight we're at the Jeddah Superdown in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 1612 01:25:00,962 --> 01:25:05,400 Of course, inside it's like 75. It's 90. Outside, sun is already set. 1613 01:25:05,467 --> 01:25:07,035 Gonna cool down a little bit. 1614 01:25:07,102 --> 01:25:10,672 But coming up next, two giants of unmitigated power have reached 1615 01:25:10,738 --> 01:25:12,740 the final contest for the King's crown. 1616 01:25:12,807 --> 01:25:15,910 The Ring General Gunther will take on The Viper, Randy Orton. 1617 01:25:15,977 --> 01:25:19,314 In a bid to hold the title of King of the Ring. After this break. 1618 01:25:19,380 --> 01:25:22,784 For our subscribers of Peacock Premium plus, let's get an inside look 1619 01:25:22,851 --> 01:25:25,787 at how the fierce tournament has led to tonight. 1620 01:25:30,592 --> 01:25:32,727 If the sports media thought 1621 01:25:32,794 --> 01:25:37,499 I was through giving the utmost expert analysis and their jobs were safe, 1622 01:25:37,699 --> 01:25:41,836 well, I'm afraid I've got some bad news. 1623 01:25:42,270 --> 01:25:47,142 The 2024 King of the Ring tournament is stronger than ever. 1624 01:25:47,208 --> 01:25:49,410 Featuring a field of rookies, 1625 01:25:49,477 --> 01:25:55,483 knights, princes, ring generals, former kings and almost The Almighty himself. 1626 01:25:56,151 --> 01:25:59,954 Injury forced out Bobby Lashley, but provided his liege 1627 01:26:00,021 --> 01:26:04,926 Angelo Dawkins an opportunity of his own against Tama Tonga. 1628 01:26:04,993 --> 01:26:07,328 I can tell you right now, it's gonna cost him. 1629 01:26:07,395 --> 01:26:11,199 Looks like there was little reason to bet against Tama. 1630 01:26:11,266 --> 01:26:13,268 Following his father Haku's footsteps. 1631 01:26:14,269 --> 01:26:16,771 La Knight learned that fact the hard way. 1632 01:26:16,838 --> 01:26:21,042 Tonga hit him like a Mack truck on his way to the semi. 1633 01:26:21,109 --> 01:26:27,148 We must continue counting bodies to the rhythm of Tama Tonga's war drum. 1634 01:26:27,448 --> 01:26:29,851 Used to hanging jerseys from the rafters. 1635 01:26:29,918 --> 01:26:34,856 Carmelo Hayes, retired former King, Baron Corbin in the first round. 1636 01:26:35,023 --> 01:26:38,526 Forget The King, all hail him. 1637 01:26:39,494 --> 01:26:44,098 That was before meeting a living dynasty in Randy Orton. 1638 01:26:44,165 --> 01:26:47,435 After dispatching AJ Styles in the first round, 1639 01:26:47,502 --> 01:26:51,306 Orton showed Carmelo that the three most dangerous letters 1640 01:26:51,372 --> 01:26:57,312 in WWE aren't H-I-N but R-K-O. 1641 01:26:58,613 --> 01:27:04,052 This led to a dangerous showdown between Orton and Tama Tonga. 1642 01:27:04,118 --> 01:27:09,257 Here comes Tama Tonga out of the gate. Game plan immediately out of the window. 1643 01:27:09,324 --> 01:27:15,797 And the Apex predator take takes one more giant step toward the throne. 1644 01:27:16,431 --> 01:27:20,735 The RAW side of the bracket brought its own madness in search 1645 01:27:20,802 --> 01:27:22,337 of that one shining moment. 1646 01:27:22,403 --> 01:27:24,472 A late play into the tournament. 1647 01:27:24,539 --> 01:27:29,877 Jey Uso ran through Finn Bálor, only to find himself in the cross hairs 1648 01:27:29,944 --> 01:27:32,180 of a mad dragon on a hot streak. 1649 01:27:32,246 --> 01:27:37,719 But after a jaw dropping victory against Ricochet, Ilya Dragunov came up with just 1650 01:27:37,785 --> 01:27:42,323 short in a frighteningly physical battle with the main event, Uso. 1651 01:27:42,390 --> 01:27:45,660 [Corey] Jey Uso heading to the semifinals of King of the Ring. 1652 01:27:45,860 --> 01:27:46,794 Meanwhile, 1653 01:27:46,861 --> 01:27:51,366 the odds on RAW favorite Gunther chopped his competition down to size. 1654 01:27:51,532 --> 01:27:54,469 And he has to tap. Gunther advances. 1655 01:27:54,636 --> 01:27:59,040 Kofi Kingston managed to make it by the legendary Rey Mysterio. 1656 01:27:59,107 --> 01:28:03,077 But like Sheamus before him, he was no match for The Ring General. 1657 01:28:03,144 --> 01:28:07,749 Marching towards the crown, Gunther took on everyone's favorite bracket 1658 01:28:07,815 --> 01:28:10,652 busting underdog, Jey Uso. 1659 01:28:10,818 --> 01:28:15,623 I am gonna catch a crown. 1660 01:28:16,124 --> 01:28:19,027 I'm in the business of taking hope away. 1661 01:28:19,594 --> 01:28:24,766 [Corey] Jey Uso's fainting. It's over. Gunther advances to the finals. 1662 01:28:27,568 --> 01:28:32,407 And now we have a first time ever dream match in the Finals. 1663 01:28:32,607 --> 01:28:36,978 The longest reigning former Intercontinental Champion of all time. 1664 01:28:37,045 --> 01:28:41,816 Gunther looking to go from Ring General to King General 1665 01:28:42,583 --> 01:28:49,123 Versus one of the most decorated superstars in WWE history, Randy Orton. 1666 01:28:49,624 --> 01:28:53,628 A match for the ages and for the crown. 1667 01:28:59,734 --> 01:29:05,907 [Corey] The eyes of the WWE Universe are on Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 1668 01:29:05,973 --> 01:29:10,011 Including some WWE superstar Michael Cole. 1669 01:29:10,078 --> 01:29:12,680 Does your watch work overseas? Wade's doesn't. 1670 01:29:12,747 --> 01:29:15,950 [Cole] Oh, it does. It's Tiffy Time. [Corey] Thank you very much. 1671 01:29:16,651 --> 01:29:20,254 And there is him. I know that was not proper English. 1672 01:29:20,321 --> 01:29:23,424 I'm talking about him. As in Carmelo Hayes. 1673 01:29:23,491 --> 01:29:26,194 One of the newest arrivals to Friday night Smack Down. 1674 01:29:26,260 --> 01:29:29,364 A dude who has been making no shortage of waves. 1675 01:29:29,430 --> 01:29:31,099 In short order. 1676 01:29:34,135 --> 01:29:36,671 [Gunther's music plays] 1677 01:29:53,121 --> 01:29:54,188 [bell rings] 1678 01:29:54,722 --> 01:29:58,793 [presenter] The following is the final match 1679 01:29:58,860 --> 01:30:04,165 in The King of the Ring tournament. 1680 01:30:06,167 --> 01:30:09,637 Introducing first, the Austrian. 1681 01:30:09,704 --> 01:30:16,310 Weighing in at two 250 pounds, representing Imperium, 1682 01:30:17,311 --> 01:30:19,180 The Ring General. 1683 01:30:19,981 --> 01:30:22,316 Gunther. 1684 01:30:23,084 --> 01:30:26,921 [Corey] On a personal note, this matchup means a great deal to me. 1685 01:30:26,988 --> 01:30:29,524 The year was 1994. 1686 01:30:29,690 --> 01:30:34,395 My father took my younger brother and I to Baltimore, Maryland, which was the site 1687 01:30:34,462 --> 01:30:39,434 of The King of the Ring tournament. Your winner that night, Owen Hart. 1688 01:30:39,500 --> 01:30:43,838 I was in the last row of Baltimore Arena. Now I've got the best seat in the house. 1689 01:30:43,905 --> 01:30:48,709 Next to you. Getting ready to watch the two best professional 1690 01:30:48,776 --> 01:30:54,482 wrestlers on God's green earth lock horns for the right to become King. 1691 01:30:55,983 --> 01:31:02,323 [Cole] Gunther held the Intercontinental Championship for a record 666 days. 1692 01:31:02,690 --> 01:31:08,763 At one time he was the NXT UK Champion for 870 days. 1693 01:31:08,963 --> 01:31:13,835 Two title reigns, 1500 days as Champion. 1694 01:31:14,802 --> 01:31:18,873 Pretty incredible what this man has accomplished so far in his career. 1695 01:31:18,940 --> 01:31:20,541 But tonight he's in the ring 1696 01:31:21,175 --> 01:31:24,645 against one of the all time greats. 1697 01:31:26,547 --> 01:31:28,850 [Corey] I would never ever suggest 1698 01:31:28,916 --> 01:31:33,955 betting against The Ring General, so tonight I just didn't place bet. 1699 01:31:40,962 --> 01:31:45,800 [Randy Orton's music plays] 1700 01:32:04,652 --> 01:32:08,856 [presenter] And his opponent from St. Louis, Missouri 1701 01:32:08,923 --> 01:32:13,928 weighing in at 275 pounds. 1702 01:32:16,430 --> 01:32:22,270 Randy Orton. 1703 01:32:24,338 --> 01:32:29,644 [Cole] You know Corey, Randy Orton is a 14 time World Champion. 1704 01:32:30,211 --> 01:32:35,283 Only a couple of men have held the Championship more times than that. 1705 01:32:47,528 --> 01:32:51,165 [Corey] Sounds to me like Lyon, France, started a bit of a trend, Cole. 1706 01:33:01,943 --> 01:33:07,515 Randy has also held the Intercontinental titles, the United States Championships. 1707 01:33:07,682 --> 01:33:12,587 A four time Tag Team Champion, he's won the money in the bank contract. 1708 01:33:12,753 --> 01:33:15,823 He is a two time Royal Rumble winner. 1709 01:33:16,023 --> 01:33:20,962 But there is one prize that has evaded Randy Orton in his entire 1710 01:33:21,796 --> 01:33:24,031 soon to be Hall of Fame career. 1711 01:33:24,432 --> 01:33:30,304 And that is The King of the Ring. Randy has never held that crown. 1712 01:33:30,504 --> 01:33:34,976 [Cole] And I'm very curious about what is going on at this very moment 1713 01:33:35,042 --> 01:33:37,378 in the mind of Gunther. 1714 01:33:37,578 --> 01:33:39,714 Randy knows exactly what he's doing. 1715 01:33:39,780 --> 01:33:42,883 Randy's playing mind games. Are they effective? 1716 01:33:42,950 --> 01:33:47,955 Is Gunther feeling the WWE Universe here in Jeddah serenading Randy. 1717 01:33:48,022 --> 01:33:51,892 Is that getting in Gunther's head? Is it firing him up? We'll find out. 1718 01:33:54,128 --> 01:33:55,830 I have never once 1719 01:33:57,431 --> 01:33:59,266 seen Gunther intimidated. 1720 01:34:11,112 --> 01:34:17,084 [Corey] Less than 24 hours removed from a grueling semi-final battle that Randy 1721 01:34:17,151 --> 01:34:20,721 had to endure with Tama Tonga of The Bloodline on Smack Down. 1722 01:34:20,788 --> 01:34:22,423 To earn this opportunity. 1723 01:34:23,290 --> 01:34:27,328 Imagine, Gunther is going to be the treasure of the two competitors tonight. 1724 01:34:28,129 --> 01:34:31,666 [Cole] This is the 23rd King of the Ring tournament. 1725 01:34:34,702 --> 01:34:38,839 The first was held in 1985. The first King to be crowned 1726 01:34:39,473 --> 01:34:40,808 Don Muraco. 1727 01:34:46,847 --> 01:34:52,053 12 WWE Hall of Famers have been King of the Ring. 1728 01:34:56,123 --> 01:34:58,192 Nine have been World Champions. 1729 01:35:07,101 --> 01:35:12,006 And the winner of this match tonight earns a Championship opportunity 1730 01:35:12,640 --> 01:35:13,841 at Summer Slam. 1731 01:35:13,908 --> 01:35:19,580 We use the word methodical a lot in this game, but I don't know if I've ever seen 1732 01:35:19,647 --> 01:35:23,551 a better example of methodical movement than we are witnessing right now. 1733 01:35:23,617 --> 01:35:27,688 Out of The Viper, Randy is forcing Gunther to wait. 1734 01:35:27,755 --> 01:35:30,591 Randy is operating on his own time. 1735 01:35:31,292 --> 01:35:33,728 [Randy Orton's music plays] 1736 01:35:46,407 --> 01:35:49,443 [Cole] Only one time in the history of King of the Ring 1737 01:35:50,745 --> 01:35:54,381 was the winner awarded an opportunity at a World Championship. 1738 01:35:54,448 --> 01:35:59,653 And that took place at Summer Slam in 2002 where The King of the Ring, Brock Lesnar, 1739 01:35:59,720 --> 01:36:02,189 would go on to win The World title. 1740 01:36:02,256 --> 01:36:06,127 That opportunity is afforded again to one of these two men. 1741 01:36:06,193 --> 01:36:08,496 Will it be Orton, will it be Gunther? 1742 01:36:08,562 --> 01:36:13,134 Which man will be crowned The King of the Ring? 1743 01:36:25,312 --> 01:36:27,915 [crowd cheers] 1744 01:36:31,552 --> 01:36:35,322 [Corey] Gunther has never changed his expression. 1745 01:36:36,223 --> 01:36:41,729 He is stoically looked on at Randy Orton through this entire entrance. 1746 01:36:41,896 --> 01:36:45,733 He does not seem bothered, he does not seem concerned. 1747 01:36:46,834 --> 01:36:49,637 He does not seem thrown off by any of this. 1748 01:36:57,378 --> 01:37:02,383 [Cole] Gunther has competed against quite literally the best around the globe, 1749 01:37:02,983 --> 01:37:06,420 some Hall of Famers on many continents. 1750 01:37:07,054 --> 01:37:10,825 This may be Gunther's first time in this particular environment 1751 01:37:10,891 --> 01:37:13,027 dealing with The Viper Randy Orton. 1752 01:37:13,093 --> 01:37:18,399 But I assure you, Gunther is approaching tonight as just another day, 1753 01:37:18,465 --> 01:37:20,668 in The Ring General's office. 1754 01:37:21,902 --> 01:37:25,840 [Corey] Maybe Gunther truly is what we've said he is. 1755 01:37:26,740 --> 01:37:28,042 A machine. 1756 01:37:48,562 --> 01:37:51,332 [Cole] Dan Engler is the official in this matchup. 1757 01:37:53,701 --> 01:37:56,070 The reigning King of the Ring is Xavier Woods. 1758 01:37:56,136 --> 01:37:59,273 He could not compete because of injury in this tournament. 1759 01:37:59,440 --> 01:38:04,078 I'm sure he's looking on to see which man will now wear the crown. 1760 01:38:04,245 --> 01:38:06,981 Gunther on your left, Orton on your right. 1761 01:38:07,047 --> 01:38:12,253 Big fight feel big fight atmosphere here tonight in Jeddah. 1762 01:38:13,254 --> 01:38:16,156 One of the greatest of all time against a man who may 1763 01:38:16,223 --> 01:38:19,093 one day be the greatest of all time. 1764 01:38:33,307 --> 01:38:38,112 [crowd chants "Gunther"] 1765 01:39:02,803 --> 01:39:06,440 [Cole] Power and elbow tie up to start things off in this matchup tonight, 1766 01:39:06,507 --> 01:39:09,743 maybe a bit of a feeling of pressure early on. 1767 01:39:09,810 --> 01:39:14,415 You can see both men sizing one another up, surveying the scene, 1768 01:39:14,481 --> 01:39:17,785 trying to get a picture of what this matchup is going to look like. 1769 01:39:17,851 --> 01:39:19,219 How is it going to unfold? 1770 01:39:19,286 --> 01:39:24,158 We are at a stalemate on the collar and elbow tie up between Orton and Gunther. 1771 01:39:24,224 --> 01:39:27,361 [Corey] You know, the word dream match is thrown around a lot. 1772 01:39:27,561 --> 01:39:29,797 I don't think in this particular scenario, 1773 01:39:29,863 --> 01:39:33,467 because Orton and Gunther is a match that so many have wanted to see. 1774 01:39:33,534 --> 01:39:36,403 And for the first time ever they square off here tonight. 1775 01:39:42,409 --> 01:39:45,813 Randy has whipped this crowd into a frenzy. 1776 01:39:48,449 --> 01:39:51,051 Hostile territory for The Ring General. 1777 01:39:51,118 --> 01:39:56,423 [Cole] When we talk about history and the historic consequences of this match, 1778 01:39:56,490 --> 01:40:00,160 Corey, think about it. For Randy Orton, there are. 1779 01:40:00,327 --> 01:40:04,164 He's been here for many years. There may not be many more opportunities. 1780 01:40:04,231 --> 01:40:10,337 Just ask AJ Styles for a chance at a World Championship. Orton's at 14 world titles. 1781 01:40:10,404 --> 01:40:14,308 He still has an outside shot to tie Ric Flair and John Cena 1782 01:40:14,375 --> 01:40:17,444 for the most all time. That's what winning tonight meets for. 1783 01:40:17,511 --> 01:40:21,348 Get an opportunity for another title chance at Summer Slam. 1784 01:40:21,515 --> 01:40:22,983 [Corey] Absolutely correct. 1785 01:40:23,050 --> 01:40:25,652 The Viper understands the magnitude of his situation. 1786 01:40:25,719 --> 01:40:28,555 Look at the Orton mixing it up with Gunther in the corner. 1787 01:40:28,622 --> 01:40:30,324 [Cole] Not intimidated at all. 1788 01:40:30,391 --> 01:40:33,327 That's the thing about Gunther, he's not going to back down. 1789 01:40:33,394 --> 01:40:35,295 You're not going to scare this guy. 1790 01:40:42,403 --> 01:40:44,204 This crowd is electric. 1791 01:40:49,209 --> 01:40:51,745 And again, Gunther now working on the arm of Orton. 1792 01:40:54,481 --> 01:40:57,651 [Corey] It's a smart strategy by both of these Superstars. 1793 01:40:57,718 --> 01:41:01,255 No one taking on any unnecessary risks in the early goings of the match, 1794 01:41:01,321 --> 01:41:03,190 I assure you. Both men are waiting, 1795 01:41:03,257 --> 01:41:06,860 praying for the other to make that fatal first mistake. 1796 01:41:06,927 --> 01:41:08,695 [Cole] Well, it's respect, correct? 1797 01:41:08,762 --> 01:41:14,301 Knowing how each man is so dangerous, how they can quickly end the match, 1798 01:41:15,202 --> 01:41:18,172 working with the sudden, sudden impact packed offense. 1799 01:41:18,672 --> 01:41:21,341 Gunther can literally just beat you down. 1800 01:41:24,945 --> 01:41:27,781 Now Orton goes to work on the arm of Gunther. 1801 01:41:29,083 --> 01:41:30,417 Corey mentioned it earlier, 1802 01:41:30,484 --> 01:41:33,520 Randy Orton can play the mind games with the best of them. 1803 01:41:33,720 --> 01:41:38,759 [Corey] He possesses the technical know how. Perhaps not at the level of Gunther, 1804 01:41:38,926 --> 01:41:42,896 but it's a great strategy by Orton to target the arm, particularly the right arm 1805 01:41:42,963 --> 01:41:47,401 of The Ring General if for no other reason than to mitigate the damage inflicted 1806 01:41:47,468 --> 01:41:49,870 by Gunther's tops. Cuz they're coming. 1807 01:41:49,937 --> 01:41:52,873 You haven't seen one yet, but I promise you they're coming. 1808 01:42:01,215 --> 01:42:03,183 This is a special atmosphere, Cole. 1809 01:42:03,250 --> 01:42:05,385 Something feels different in the Superdome. 1810 01:42:05,452 --> 01:42:08,388 Just in the past few minutes, something has changed. 1811 01:42:08,856 --> 01:42:13,227 [Cole] Well, I think the WWE fans are obviously backing Orton and they obviously 1812 01:42:13,293 --> 01:42:17,130 understand they may be starting to get under the skin of Gunther as well. 1813 01:42:26,473 --> 01:42:29,643 [Corey] And still both men feeling each other out. 1814 01:42:30,878 --> 01:42:32,312 Side headlock. 1815 01:42:32,379 --> 01:42:34,982 Cole, I would be prepared for a marathon tonight. 1816 01:42:35,048 --> 01:42:38,485 Both of these women or both of these men, I'm sorry, have the stamina 1817 01:42:38,552 --> 01:42:42,689 in their gas tanks to take this match all night if that's what it means to be King. 1818 01:42:43,390 --> 01:42:46,093 [Cole] Randy putting the pressure on Gunther, 1819 01:42:50,464 --> 01:42:52,566 showing him who's boss early on. 1820 01:42:53,100 --> 01:42:55,202 [Corey] Gunther trying to rake the eyes. 1821 01:42:55,269 --> 01:42:57,137 [Cole] Orton sent across the ring. 1822 01:42:57,204 --> 01:43:00,707 Shoulder tackle. Gunther's down. Orton now nicely. 1823 01:43:00,774 --> 01:43:04,678 Side headlock take down. And again controls Gunther on the mat. 1824 01:43:04,745 --> 01:43:06,980 [Corey] No wasted motion from either man. 1825 01:43:07,047 --> 01:43:11,218 Orton very concisely taking Gunther down and now can spend time in 1826 01:43:11,285 --> 01:43:12,386 this side headlock. 1827 01:43:12,452 --> 01:43:16,256 It's going to wear The Ring General down but it also allows Randy the time, 1828 01:43:16,323 --> 01:43:20,561 the patience he needs to strategize, to plan to figure out his next move. 1829 01:43:20,627 --> 01:43:22,229 Maybe his next three or four. 1830 01:43:22,296 --> 01:43:26,133 [Cole] Sellout crowd in Jeddah loving it, loving this event. 1831 01:43:26,667 --> 01:43:29,970 Nia Jax won The Queen of the Ring moments ago. 1832 01:43:30,037 --> 01:43:32,673 One of these two men will become King. 1833 01:43:34,942 --> 01:43:39,279 [Corey] Gunther now trying to find a way out of Orton's side headlock. 1834 01:43:39,680 --> 01:43:41,882 Randy's got a vice light grip right now. 1835 01:43:41,949 --> 01:43:45,953 [Cole] Explain to those of us who don't understand what this is doing to Gunther. 1836 01:43:46,019 --> 01:43:48,822 [Corey] So above all it's frustrating, because Gunther 1837 01:43:48,889 --> 01:43:53,227 realizes that he can't do much of anything until he is escapes Randy's side headlock. 1838 01:43:53,293 --> 01:43:56,930 From Randy's perspective, you put that forearm bone along the cheekbone 1839 01:43:56,997 --> 01:44:00,100 of your opponent, along the ear, you can cauliflower an ear, 1840 01:44:00,167 --> 01:44:03,537 you can really do a lot of damage. That is painful. 1841 01:44:03,604 --> 01:44:07,040 You're not going to win a match with a side headlock but you can hurt 1842 01:44:07,107 --> 01:44:08,475 your opponent in a bad way. 1843 01:44:08,542 --> 01:44:10,477 [Cole] You also show who's boss, right? 1844 01:44:10,544 --> 01:44:13,847 [Corey] Correct. It's about establishing dominance in early moments. 1845 01:44:14,047 --> 01:44:17,684 [Cole] That plays into the frustration that Gunther. Gunther frustrated. 1846 01:44:17,751 --> 01:44:20,821 Cheap shot as the official was backing him off. 1847 01:44:20,887 --> 01:44:24,758 And there's the first chop of the matchup which woke Randy up a little bit. 1848 01:44:24,825 --> 01:44:28,095 [Corey] And that might not have been what Gunther wanted to do. 1849 01:44:28,161 --> 01:44:32,599 [Cole] And another chop by Gunther, that's smarted. 1850 01:44:42,476 --> 01:44:45,445 Just an angry, angry individual. 1851 01:44:47,881 --> 01:44:51,952 And Randy still at him. And now he blocks the chop. 1852 01:44:52,019 --> 01:44:55,122 Oh oh, enough of the games. How about a right hand? 1853 01:44:55,188 --> 01:44:58,925 And another one by Orton. And Randy backing Gunther into the corner. 1854 01:44:59,393 --> 01:45:03,096 And an uppercut and another one by The Viper. 1855 01:45:03,163 --> 01:45:05,232 And Gunther turns it around. 1856 01:45:05,299 --> 01:45:09,336 And that one right on the jaw stunned Orton and dropped him to a knee. 1857 01:45:09,403 --> 01:45:12,105 [Corey] I don't know if these uppercuts didn't have 1858 01:45:12,172 --> 01:45:14,808 the same effect as the chop did delivered by Gunther. 1859 01:45:14,875 --> 01:45:16,777 It woke the European up. 1860 01:45:16,843 --> 01:45:19,479 And that uppercut dropped Gunther to the mat. 1861 01:45:19,546 --> 01:45:23,350 [Cole] Bought Randy a little time to catch his breath to now unload again. 1862 01:45:23,417 --> 01:45:27,421 [Corey] Orton with another sharp right hand between the eyes of The Ring General. 1863 01:45:30,257 --> 01:45:32,392 Let's not kid ourselves. Michael Cole. 1864 01:45:32,459 --> 01:45:36,863 Randy Orton never afraid to bend a few rules if not break a clean in half. 1865 01:45:43,470 --> 01:45:46,640 [Cole] Oh Gunther though sending Randy back 1866 01:45:46,707 --> 01:45:49,309 to the middle of the ring and now sending Randy up, 1867 01:45:49,376 --> 01:45:54,281 maybe looking for a power bomb. Oh RKO. Gunther just got out of the way. 1868 01:45:54,348 --> 01:45:58,185 [Corey] Gunther knows he just narrowly avoided disaster. But look at Randy. 1869 01:45:58,251 --> 01:45:59,519 [Cole] I don't know if it's the hip, 1870 01:45:59,586 --> 01:46:01,955 or the lower back that was surgically repaired. 1871 01:46:02,022 --> 01:46:03,890 Maybe the knee that's been bothering him. 1872 01:46:03,957 --> 01:46:06,393 Gunther saw it, he targeted. 1873 01:46:06,460 --> 01:46:09,996 Now Gunther's on the attack and Randy could be in deep trouble. 1874 01:46:10,063 --> 01:46:13,500 Exactly what we have learned to expect from The Ring General. 1875 01:46:13,567 --> 01:46:18,772 Gunther played it safe until he saw the opening and jumped right through it. 1876 01:46:18,839 --> 01:46:22,008 He's a great white that smells the blood in the water. 1877 01:46:22,342 --> 01:46:25,345 And now he can punish and torture Randy Orton. 1878 01:46:25,412 --> 01:46:27,714 And this is where Gunther is so effective. 1879 01:46:27,781 --> 01:46:30,851 Slow the match down, little wasted motion. 1880 01:46:30,917 --> 01:46:34,654 Everything you do is done with malice. Just like that. 1881 01:46:34,721 --> 01:46:36,656 [Corey] Movement means something. 1882 01:46:36,857 --> 01:46:39,092 [Cole] Every punch has purpose. 1883 01:46:39,459 --> 01:46:42,596 Every kick is one closer to the finish line. 1884 01:46:42,662 --> 01:46:47,501 And you mentioned at the top of this match feeling out your opponent, 1885 01:46:47,567 --> 01:46:50,971 hoping that someone makes that one mistake, Randy may have made it. 1886 01:46:51,037 --> 01:46:54,207 It went early for the RKO and Gupta moved out of harm's way. 1887 01:46:54,274 --> 01:46:55,542 You can't blame Randy. 1888 01:46:55,609 --> 01:47:00,180 The RKO has been The Viper's bread and butter for most of his career. 1889 01:47:00,247 --> 01:47:02,883 Orton back in the fight, but Gunther turns it around. 1890 01:47:02,949 --> 01:47:05,085 Of course you want to take that best shot. 1891 01:47:05,152 --> 01:47:07,821 [Corey] Oh goodness, that just dropped Randy. 1892 01:47:08,622 --> 01:47:13,160 [Cole] That was like a frying pan to the heart out of nowhere. 1893 01:47:15,462 --> 01:47:19,866 Those lethal knife edge chops of The Ring General 1894 01:47:20,467 --> 01:47:23,737 have to be felt to be truly appreciated. 1895 01:47:23,804 --> 01:47:26,840 And I myself have never been that unlucky. 1896 01:47:30,177 --> 01:47:33,313 Orton in a bad way here. 1897 01:47:34,281 --> 01:47:38,552 [Corey] Again, listen. Oh no, no audio on that replay. 1898 01:47:38,618 --> 01:47:45,091 [Cole] Watch the reverberations of Gunther's hand across Randy's pec muscles. 1899 01:47:46,860 --> 01:47:50,096 And Gunther says it's only a matter of moments before I'm King 1900 01:47:50,163 --> 01:47:54,401 and place the crown on my head, and get a Championship opportunity at Summer Slam. 1901 01:47:54,468 --> 01:47:57,671 Randy Orton's hurting Corey. Randy Orton is hurting bad. 1902 01:47:57,737 --> 01:47:59,739 He can't even make it back to his feet. 1903 01:47:59,806 --> 01:48:02,709 Trying to drag himself away from Gunther to the corner. 1904 01:48:03,610 --> 01:48:09,249 [Corey] It all came down to Gunther playing it safe to waiting for his moment. 1905 01:48:09,316 --> 01:48:14,087 Waiting for the precise opportunity to present itself. 1906 01:48:14,154 --> 01:48:17,324 It did. And now The Ring General 1907 01:48:17,390 --> 01:48:20,427 is having his way with a future Hall of Famer. 1908 01:48:20,494 --> 01:48:22,996 [Cole] Randy Orton, who's all banged up, of course, 1909 01:48:23,063 --> 01:48:26,333 the neck issues, the back issues, the issues with the knee. 1910 01:48:26,399 --> 01:48:29,035 Randy Orton, is nowhere near 100% tonight. 1911 01:48:29,102 --> 01:48:32,639 After the bloodline situation last night on Friday Night Smack Down. 1912 01:48:32,706 --> 01:48:36,543 Gunther knows that, and now he's punishing Randy. He's torturing Randy. 1913 01:48:36,610 --> 01:48:40,013 What would it mean to The Ring General to get a veteran like Orton 1914 01:48:40,080 --> 01:48:41,648 to tap out in this environment? 1915 01:48:41,715 --> 01:48:45,118 [Corey] You already know the answer to that. It would mean the world. 1916 01:48:45,185 --> 01:48:49,222 It would mean exponentially more to be able to force Randy Orton 1917 01:48:49,289 --> 01:48:52,926 to submit, to become King. Gunther may reign forever. 1918 01:48:52,993 --> 01:48:57,030 [Cole] Wasn't long ago Randy was out of action for a year and a half with injury. 1919 01:48:58,865 --> 01:49:02,102 [Corey] And now look at Gunther just wearing Orton down. 1920 01:49:03,703 --> 01:49:07,307 [Cole] And look at this seamless transition from body part to body part. 1921 01:49:07,374 --> 01:49:10,343 Gunther has the standing abdominal stretch now focusing 1922 01:49:10,410 --> 01:49:12,045 on the shoulder of Randy Orton. 1923 01:49:12,112 --> 01:49:15,916 After spending a few seconds as we see the bruises already beginning 1924 01:49:15,982 --> 01:49:18,451 to form on the skin of Randy Orton. 1925 01:49:18,518 --> 01:49:20,987 [Corey] That was the point I was making for you. 1926 01:49:21,054 --> 01:49:24,791 The thing about Gunther is little wasted motion. He never wastes anything. 1927 01:49:24,858 --> 01:49:27,060 Everything he does is done with purpose. 1928 01:49:27,727 --> 01:49:29,329 [Cole] Orton back to his feet. 1929 01:49:29,396 --> 01:49:34,367 And the situation is starting to get a bit desperate now for Randy. Oh, backbreaker. 1930 01:49:34,434 --> 01:49:38,705 Knee to the spine. Cover by Gunther forces Orton to kick out. 1931 01:49:38,772 --> 01:49:39,739 That's a big cover. 1932 01:49:40,907 --> 01:49:43,576 It forced Randy to kick out with the bat. 1933 01:49:43,643 --> 01:49:46,146 [Corey] You're right and I bet my bottom dollar 1934 01:49:46,212 --> 01:49:49,182 that Gunther didn't believe that was going to end the match. 1935 01:49:49,249 --> 01:49:52,886 Gunther knows we're going to keep inflicting damage on the weakened areas 1936 01:49:52,953 --> 01:49:53,954 of Randy Orton. 1937 01:49:54,020 --> 01:49:57,724 We're going to force Randy to exert as much energy as physically possible. 1938 01:49:57,791 --> 01:49:59,059 We could be here wild. 1939 01:49:59,125 --> 01:50:01,795 [Cole] When you talk about energy, look at Gunther. 1940 01:50:01,861 --> 01:50:03,263 He's exerting no energy now. 1941 01:50:03,330 --> 01:50:09,035 He is in his space, in his zone. He's systematically picking Orton apart. 1942 01:50:09,102 --> 01:50:13,640 [Corey] Absolutely right. And a body slam. A classic. 1943 01:50:13,707 --> 01:50:17,877 Nothing fancy, but extremely effective. 1944 01:50:17,944 --> 01:50:21,481 [Cole] I love Sammy Zayn, and I'm not taking anything away from his win 1945 01:50:21,548 --> 01:50:22,515 at WrestleMania. 1946 01:50:22,582 --> 01:50:26,786 But I still believe to this day it was a fluke because Gunther is unbelievable. 1947 01:50:26,853 --> 01:50:29,322 He's unbeatable in many, many situations. 1948 01:50:29,389 --> 01:50:31,758 And I think we may see that again here tonight. 1949 01:50:31,825 --> 01:50:34,694 [Corey] I couldn't agree any more than I already do, Cole. 1950 01:50:34,761 --> 01:50:38,465 I was there ringside with you. I'm still in disbelief it happened. 1951 01:50:38,531 --> 01:50:43,036 It's against my instinct at this point to not refer to Gunther as The Champion, 1952 01:50:43,103 --> 01:50:44,771 as the Intercontinental Champion. 1953 01:50:44,838 --> 01:50:48,008 [Cole] But I think maybe losing the title made Gunther hungrier. 1954 01:50:48,074 --> 01:50:49,909 Hungrier than he's ever been before. 1955 01:50:49,976 --> 01:50:51,678 [Corey] I think you may be right. 1956 01:50:53,213 --> 01:50:57,517 [Cole] One of the greats Randy Orton is experiencing that first hand in the ring. 1957 01:50:57,584 --> 01:50:59,786 Already blocked, tried for his own suplex. 1958 01:50:59,853 --> 01:51:05,125 Gunther able to block as well. Orton bad back at all trying to get Gunther up 1959 01:51:05,191 --> 01:51:09,963 and that could be a reason for not being able to pull it off, but now he does. 1960 01:51:11,464 --> 01:51:13,867 [Corey] Seesaw battle with The Viper. 1961 01:51:13,933 --> 01:51:17,404 Finally getting the upper hand. But what can Randy do with it? 1962 01:51:18,972 --> 01:51:22,208 [Cole] It has been a true pleasure and joy 1963 01:51:22,275 --> 01:51:28,181 of my career to be able to call so many matches of Randy Orton. 1964 01:51:28,348 --> 01:51:32,118 He continues to get better. He continues to stay hungry. 1965 01:51:32,185 --> 01:51:34,688 He continues to still want to be Champion. 1966 01:51:34,754 --> 01:51:39,659 It's wildly that time Gunther with a… Oh my God. 1967 01:51:41,161 --> 01:51:45,365 Oh Randy though with a clothesline, shook off the chop. 1968 01:51:46,566 --> 01:51:48,034 And another clothesline. 1969 01:51:51,004 --> 01:51:55,809 [Corey] Randy ducks underneath. Gunther has done his homework. 1970 01:51:55,875 --> 01:52:00,080 And Randy clutching at his knee again. Yeah. Oh, that may have done it. 1971 01:52:00,146 --> 01:52:03,750 [Cole] Cover now by Gunther to try to win this match up. And a kick out. 1972 01:52:03,817 --> 01:52:07,253 I'm not sure unless you saw it, what happened to to Randy's knee? 1973 01:52:07,320 --> 01:52:10,023 [Corey] I imagine when Randy attempted to pivot 1974 01:52:10,090 --> 01:52:13,393 for the snap power slam, he probably tweaked the damaged knee. 1975 01:52:13,460 --> 01:52:18,598 [Cole] Well first off, let's show you the chop. Look at this. Oh my goodness. 1976 01:52:18,665 --> 01:52:23,336 [Corey] See the sweat fly, the flesh reverberate. 1977 01:52:23,403 --> 01:52:27,006 [Cole] There was the clothesline moment that almost put Randy away. 1978 01:52:27,073 --> 01:52:31,177 But I'm curious to what Randy did to the knee. And you may be right on the pivot. 1979 01:52:31,244 --> 01:52:35,582 I think Gunther knew full well that Randy was going to attempt the snap power slam. 1980 01:52:35,648 --> 01:52:37,650 To your point, vintage Randy Orton. 1981 01:52:37,717 --> 01:52:40,320 [Corey] Gunther knew what was coming, stopped Randy 1982 01:52:40,386 --> 01:52:43,857 and this is wear and tear on Randy's knee over the last few weeks. 1983 01:52:43,923 --> 01:52:46,893 [Cole] The knee is heavily taped, the left knee of Orton. 1984 01:52:46,960 --> 01:52:49,229 Randy now backing Gunther into the corner. 1985 01:52:49,295 --> 01:52:53,299 Now Randy's got to go into survival mode. There it is. There's the power slam. 1986 01:52:53,833 --> 01:52:56,402 But Gunther wisely rolls toward the ropes. 1987 01:52:56,469 --> 01:53:00,373 [Corey] It didn't seem like Randy had as much torque as he usually gets. 1988 01:53:00,440 --> 01:53:03,777 There's much snap as he usually gets on that power swing, right? 1989 01:53:03,843 --> 01:53:04,744 Because he didn't. 1990 01:53:04,811 --> 01:53:06,980 Randy does not have use of both legs now. 1991 01:53:07,046 --> 01:53:10,116 That's going to affect a lot of his offense, if not all of it. 1992 01:53:10,183 --> 01:53:12,519 [Cole] Randy dragging himself across the ring. 1993 01:53:12,585 --> 01:53:17,390 He's got Gunther draped though on the second rope. Orton Vintage Orton. 1994 01:53:21,394 --> 01:53:23,763 And Randy not able to go into the cover. 1995 01:53:24,798 --> 01:53:27,433 [Corey] Yeah, but Randy's not sweating it yet. 1996 01:53:27,901 --> 01:53:32,806 You can almost see the confidence building inside of the apex predator. 1997 01:53:35,642 --> 01:53:40,780 [Cole] Randy back to his feet, looking to feed off this sold out house of Jeddah. 1998 01:53:43,283 --> 01:53:47,120 And Corey, I think Randy Orton may be going to that place 1999 01:53:47,420 --> 01:53:49,722 where he hears the voices in his head 2000 01:53:49,789 --> 01:53:51,891 [crowd] Oh! Oh! 2001 01:53:51,958 --> 01:53:55,595 [Cole] Stalking Gunther. Randy's in position. 2002 01:53:56,629 --> 01:53:59,833 Orton looks for an RKO. Gunther able to counter. 2003 01:53:59,899 --> 01:54:02,368 Gunther now, with a slam of his own. 2004 01:54:03,136 --> 01:54:05,872 [Corey] The Ring General now thinking about making the climb 2005 01:54:05,939 --> 01:54:08,875 -to the top turnbuckle. -[Cole] Randy's halfway across the ring. 2006 01:54:08,942 --> 01:54:11,678 Gunther lost his [unintelligible], still hit the splash. 2007 01:54:11,744 --> 01:54:16,449 Here's the cover Randy kicked out. How the hell did Gunther survive? 2008 01:54:16,516 --> 01:54:19,185 -He slipped on the top rope. -[Corey] Let's be honest. 2009 01:54:19,252 --> 01:54:21,921 We gotta start giving Gunther the athletic credit he deserves. 2010 01:54:21,988 --> 01:54:23,223 The guy is a freak. 2011 01:54:23,289 --> 01:54:27,260 And he's climbing to the top rope yet again. Orton survived one. 2012 01:54:27,327 --> 01:54:32,232 -He won't survive this. Although Gunther-- -[Cole] Had to roll out of that-- oh, RKO! 2013 01:54:32,532 --> 01:54:35,902 Out of nowhere. Can Randy capitalize? 2014 01:54:36,603 --> 01:54:39,472 Randy's banged up, Randy's hurt. 2015 01:54:40,373 --> 01:54:45,044 Randy trying to drag himself toward the cover. Randy Orton. 2016 01:54:45,211 --> 01:54:48,214 Bad knee, bad back, bad neck, 2017 01:54:49,048 --> 01:54:53,419 crawls to the cover and Gunther rolls out of harm's way. 2018 01:54:54,354 --> 01:54:57,557 [Corey] Listen, it's not gonna make a lot of people happy. 2019 01:54:57,624 --> 01:55:00,426 It wasn't an exciting counter, but it was brilliant. 2020 01:55:00,493 --> 01:55:03,096 As we look again, watch Randy right there. 2021 01:55:03,162 --> 01:55:04,697 [Cole] You were right, bad pivot. 2022 01:55:05,131 --> 01:55:09,435 [Corey] And then Randy here after Gunther would miss this epic splash. 2023 01:55:10,069 --> 01:55:12,171 RKO. 2024 01:55:12,538 --> 01:55:18,077 And again, great situational awareness from the Ring General. 2025 01:55:18,144 --> 01:55:21,748 Gunther always knows where he is. Rolling under the bottom rope. 2026 01:55:21,814 --> 01:55:25,852 [Cole] You see Randy's face? Randy was upset, he hit the RKO. 2027 01:55:25,919 --> 01:55:28,655 [Corey] I'm watching Randy's eyes and he's looking our way. 2028 01:55:28,721 --> 01:55:32,825 -And that doesn't bode well. -[Cole] Randy's chest is a mess, 2029 01:55:34,227 --> 01:55:36,863 -following the chops. -[Corey] All yours, sir. 2030 01:55:36,929 --> 01:55:41,034 [Cole] Oh, Randy Orton. And Gunther, right on our announce table. 2031 01:55:44,904 --> 01:55:50,710 Our monitors have been destroyed. Randy Orton [unintelligible]. 2032 01:55:53,179 --> 01:55:54,180 And again! 2033 01:55:54,247 --> 01:55:56,749 Gunther dropped right on our announce table, 2034 01:55:56,816 --> 01:55:59,152 writhing and screaming in pain. 2035 01:56:06,392 --> 01:56:09,295 [Corey] And he's slithering back inside of the ring 2036 01:56:09,362 --> 01:56:12,098 to force referee Dan Engler to break his count. 2037 01:56:12,165 --> 01:56:15,234 Great situational awareness by the veteran, Orton. 2038 01:56:15,301 --> 01:56:19,238 [Cole] Yeah, but-- Gunther driving Randy in the bad back into the apron. 2039 01:56:19,305 --> 01:56:23,042 -How smart was that by Gunther? -[Corey] It was beyond brilliant. 2040 01:56:23,109 --> 01:56:25,812 -But that's what-- -[Cole] Oh, my goodness! 2041 01:56:25,878 --> 01:56:27,981 -[Corey] …makes Gunther the Ring General. 2042 01:56:28,047 --> 01:56:32,752 -His in-ring IQ is absolutely unmatched. -[Cole] Gunther is never out of a fight. 2043 01:56:33,052 --> 01:56:36,322 Neither so. And, indeed, this is awesome. 2044 01:56:36,389 --> 01:56:38,458 [Corey] Orton will be out of it after this one. 2045 01:56:40,259 --> 01:56:42,895 -[Cole] Randy Orton. Gunther up top. -[Corey] Uh, oh. 2046 01:56:44,163 --> 01:56:45,999 [Cole] Sets Gunther down. 2047 01:56:46,632 --> 01:56:50,870 [Corey] Brutal back body drop, countering the power bomb. 2048 01:56:51,104 --> 01:56:54,007 [crowd cheering] 2049 01:56:54,374 --> 01:56:55,541 [Cole] And now Gunther. 2050 01:56:57,377 --> 01:57:01,314 Randy Orton, again, drops Gunther on the table again! 2051 01:57:02,782 --> 01:57:04,450 A third time! 2052 01:57:09,322 --> 01:57:11,958 [Corey] Gunther understanding the wrath of the Viper. 2053 01:57:14,427 --> 01:57:17,563 -[Cole] Randy with Gunther. -[Corey] But Randy's hurt, Cole. 2054 01:57:18,031 --> 01:57:19,732 -[Cole] Gunther, too. -[Corey] Agreed. 2055 01:57:19,799 --> 01:57:23,302 But Randy, at this point, is struggling to even get back into the ring. 2056 01:57:25,571 --> 01:57:29,509 [Cole] Randy up to the apron trying to drag himself back into this match. 2057 01:57:33,513 --> 01:57:35,915 -[Cole] And Gunther meets him! -[Corey] The knee! 2058 01:57:35,982 --> 01:57:40,119 [Cole] Right to the bad knee. Gunther with a drop kick to the bad knee. 2059 01:57:40,386 --> 01:57:43,990 [Corey] Again, Gunther recognized the tiniest of openings 2060 01:57:44,390 --> 01:57:47,093 and made sure to exploit it. Did you hear… 2061 01:57:47,827 --> 01:57:50,063 Just the air come out of the crowd. 2062 01:57:50,129 --> 01:57:52,031 [Cole] As soon as Gunther went to the knee 2063 01:57:52,098 --> 01:57:54,967 and Randy went down, the air just came out of this place. 2064 01:57:55,802 --> 01:57:58,271 -They realized Randy… -[Corey] Oh! 2065 01:57:58,337 --> 01:58:01,574 -[Cole] …may be done for. -[Corey] It absolutely killed the energy 2066 01:58:01,641 --> 01:58:04,110 inside of the Jeddah Superdome. That's what Randy wanted, 2067 01:58:04,177 --> 01:58:06,913 was the energy behind him. This is what Gunther wants. 2068 01:58:06,979 --> 01:58:09,549 -Click the crowd out of it. -[Cole] Looking for the half crab, 2069 01:58:09,615 --> 01:58:13,085 which not only hurts the knee, but it's going to hurt the back. 2070 01:58:13,152 --> 01:58:16,255 -[Corey] Correct. -[Cole] Double whammy on Randy Orton here. 2071 01:58:18,724 --> 01:58:22,061 [Corey] Notice how Gunther has Randy's right leg trapped with his own. 2072 01:58:22,528 --> 01:58:26,365 So there we go. A little bit more weaving had to be done by Orton to escape. 2073 01:58:27,133 --> 01:58:31,237 Just the little fundamental things Gunther is so, so good at. 2074 01:58:31,304 --> 01:58:33,806 [Cole] You said it. The best professional wrestlers 2075 01:58:33,873 --> 01:58:35,608 on the planet, no doubt about that. 2076 01:58:35,675 --> 01:58:41,914 And Gunther again just forcing Randy Orton to suffer through this pain, this madness. 2077 01:58:43,416 --> 01:58:46,018 [Corey] Randy desperately grasping for the bottom rope. 2078 01:58:46,085 --> 01:58:49,589 There's a good three or four feet to cover before the Viper gets there. 2079 01:58:49,655 --> 01:58:53,459 -Able to kick Gunther off for the moment. -[Cole] Again, creating separation. 2080 01:58:53,793 --> 01:58:56,562 But how much does Randy have left? How can he stand? 2081 01:58:56,629 --> 01:58:58,464 He doesn't have a knee, a back. 2082 01:59:00,466 --> 01:59:03,135 [Corey] Gunther about to finish the job. 2083 01:59:03,302 --> 01:59:05,671 Oh, now he's back into the half crab submission. 2084 01:59:05,738 --> 01:59:08,908 Randy-- Let's enjoy the rest of Randy's Hall of Fame career. 2085 01:59:10,243 --> 01:59:13,980 [Cole] Referee Dan Engler is right there. Will Randy Orton give up 2086 01:59:14,046 --> 01:59:19,018 to what has been a display of power and punishment by the Ring General? 2087 01:59:19,085 --> 01:59:22,522 [Corey] But Randy unfortunately knows what it means and how bad it hurts 2088 01:59:22,588 --> 01:59:25,791 to be away from this game for a year and a half due to injury. 2089 01:59:25,858 --> 01:59:28,194 Randy touched the bottom turn-- bottom rope. 2090 01:59:28,895 --> 01:59:31,797 [Cole] And now trying to fight out of this situation here. 2091 01:59:32,431 --> 01:59:35,401 [Corey] Randy cannot afford another injury. Oh! 2092 01:59:35,468 --> 01:59:37,803 [Cole] RKO again, from out of nowhere! 2093 01:59:37,870 --> 01:59:41,440 Orton with a chance. Randy to the cover. Can he put him away? 2094 01:59:41,507 --> 01:59:45,244 -Hooks the leg of Gunther. Wait a minute! -[Corey] Gunther went to the knee! 2095 01:59:45,311 --> 01:59:50,082 [Cole] Gunther went to the back knee. And now he's got Orton, shoulders down. 2096 01:59:50,583 --> 01:59:51,617 [bell ringing] 2097 01:59:52,218 --> 01:59:54,854 [Cole] Gunther with the win. He's King of the Ring! 2098 01:59:55,254 --> 01:59:59,458 [crowd cheering] 2099 01:59:59,859 --> 02:00:02,895 [rock music] 2100 02:00:03,829 --> 02:00:05,565 [Cole] Oh, my goodness. 2101 02:00:07,934 --> 02:00:11,504 -[Corey] Wow. -[Cole] Randy Orton and the knee 2102 02:00:12,205 --> 02:00:16,309 cost him this match. Randy hit the RKO, Corey. 2103 02:00:16,375 --> 02:00:19,745 The problem was he couldn't use the knee for any leverage. 2104 02:00:19,812 --> 02:00:22,715 He couldn't plant the knee which would aid him in the cover 2105 02:00:22,782 --> 02:00:25,484 -and Gunther took advantage. -[Corey] It just shows you 2106 02:00:25,551 --> 02:00:31,257 how sudden the Ring General is. Randy paused for a fraction of a second 2107 02:00:31,324 --> 02:00:35,728 to wince from the pain in his knee after delivering the RKO. 2108 02:00:35,795 --> 02:00:39,665 And in the tiniest of windows, the Ring General snuck in 2109 02:00:39,732 --> 02:00:43,436 like a thief in the night and robbed the Viper of the crown. 2110 02:00:43,502 --> 02:00:47,240 [Cole] What an absolute battle between one of the greatest of all time 2111 02:00:47,306 --> 02:00:48,641 and a guy who's on his way. 2112 02:00:49,141 --> 02:00:52,378 Randy Orton and Gunther for the King of the Ring. 2113 02:00:52,445 --> 02:00:55,648 First chop after chop. This is absolutely incredible. 2114 02:00:55,715 --> 02:00:59,151 -Randy Orton's chest was beat to hell. -[Corey] Randy's chest looks 2115 02:00:59,218 --> 02:01:01,787 more like hamburger meat than his chest right now. 2116 02:01:01,854 --> 02:01:03,889 Here's where Orton looked for the power slam. 2117 02:01:03,956 --> 02:01:08,160 And this ultimately could have been the final straw. Tweaking his knee, 2118 02:01:08,227 --> 02:01:11,564 allowing Gunther to deliver a thunderous lariat 2119 02:01:11,631 --> 02:01:13,499 -and nearly ended there. -[Cole] Then, 2120 02:01:13,566 --> 02:01:18,838 this was the first RKO. The problem was Randy was so banged up, neck, back, knee, 2121 02:01:18,904 --> 02:01:22,108 he couldn't capitalize and get into the cover quickly enough. 2122 02:01:22,341 --> 02:01:23,843 [Corey] But as Orton fought 2123 02:01:23,909 --> 02:01:28,581 through the pain, he would turn the tides back in his favor and continue to punish 2124 02:01:28,781 --> 02:01:32,218 the Ring General inside and outside of the ring. 2125 02:01:32,285 --> 02:01:35,021 [Cole] Let's talk about this sequence. There's the RKO. 2126 02:01:35,087 --> 02:01:36,856 Now watch Randy's bad leg. 2127 02:01:37,023 --> 02:01:39,825 He can't plant it, he can't use it for leverage. 2128 02:01:39,892 --> 02:01:42,862 He can't even put it on the mat. And Gunther attacks it. 2129 02:01:42,928 --> 02:01:47,266 [Corey] Gunther, always aware of the situation, with a shot to the knee. 2130 02:01:47,333 --> 02:01:52,104 Randy… Wait a minute. I'd like to get-- I'd love to get another angle 2131 02:01:52,872 --> 02:01:58,544 of that pinfall attempt. But right now the moment belongs to Gunther. 2132 02:01:59,512 --> 02:02:03,149 [rock music] 2133 02:02:06,452 --> 02:02:11,290 Well, you can officially call him the King General! 2134 02:02:13,259 --> 02:02:19,365 [Mike] Here is your winner! The new King of the Ring, 2135 02:02:20,032 --> 02:02:22,001 the Ring General, 2136 02:02:22,468 --> 02:02:25,905 Gunther! 2137 02:02:27,707 --> 02:02:31,911 [Corey] You can't say that Gunther does not deserve the honor, 2138 02:02:31,977 --> 02:02:33,979 does not deserve the crown. 2139 02:02:34,046 --> 02:02:38,718 -A hard fought battle by the Ring General. -Gunther. Congratulations, sir. 2140 02:02:38,884 --> 02:02:42,254 You were confident you were going to become King of the Ring. 2141 02:02:42,321 --> 02:02:45,124 And you have now achieved that goal. 2142 02:02:45,825 --> 02:02:48,461 How does it feel to be King? 2143 02:02:55,568 --> 02:02:59,071 [crowd cheering] 2144 02:03:09,248 --> 02:03:11,684 Thank you, that's very nice, 2145 02:03:11,751 --> 02:03:16,322 but what I do or do not deserve is none of yours business. 2146 02:03:16,689 --> 02:03:20,493 [crowd booing] 2147 02:03:21,360 --> 02:03:24,430 Matter of fact, it feels great to be the King of the Ring. 2148 02:03:24,497 --> 02:03:29,034 Feels even better by defeating Randy Orton in the finals. 2149 02:03:31,003 --> 02:03:32,538 So, what happened today… 2150 02:03:34,540 --> 02:03:38,778 [crowd chanting] 2151 02:03:40,446 --> 02:03:41,847 What happened today 2152 02:03:42,748 --> 02:03:48,187 was the apex predator became the prey for Der Ringgeneral. 2153 02:03:48,621 --> 02:03:50,289 Der Ringgeneral 2154 02:03:50,790 --> 02:03:53,492 became the King of the Ring. 2155 02:03:55,728 --> 02:03:57,129 And at Summer Slam, 2156 02:03:58,030 --> 02:04:02,134 I'm gonna become the World Heavyweight Champion. 2157 02:04:02,301 --> 02:04:05,538 -[crowd cheering] -[rock music] 2158 02:04:05,871 --> 02:04:10,142 [Cole] Right now, Damien Priest is the World Heavyweight Champion 2159 02:04:10,209 --> 02:04:11,610 on Monday Night RAW. 2160 02:04:12,611 --> 02:04:15,915 Good luck. The Ring General's coming 2161 02:04:16,582 --> 02:04:17,783 to Cleveland. 2162 02:04:19,485 --> 02:04:22,087 [Corey] Best thing to ever happen to that town, Cole. 2163 02:04:25,724 --> 02:04:30,029 [Cole] What an incredible match between Randy Orton and Gunther. 2164 02:04:34,633 --> 02:04:38,337 [Corey] All hail, King Gunther. 2165 02:04:48,681 --> 02:04:50,382 [announcer] On November 2nd, 2166 02:04:50,950 --> 02:04:53,219 the world will witness 2167 02:04:53,986 --> 02:04:55,154 the greatest… 2168 02:04:57,523 --> 02:05:00,693 [soft pop music] 2169 02:05:08,467 --> 02:05:11,337 [announcer] The greatest event of the season. 2170 02:05:11,804 --> 02:05:15,841 [commentator] The world is talking about Crown Jewel. 2171 02:05:22,081 --> 02:05:25,184 [Cole] Ladies and gentlemen, we will be talking about Crown Jewel 2172 02:05:25,251 --> 02:05:29,455 once again because we are heading back to Riyadh. 2173 02:05:29,822 --> 02:05:35,995 Saturday, November 2nd, Crown Jewel returns to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 2174 02:05:36,362 --> 02:05:40,299 [cheerful pop rock music] 2175 02:05:41,066 --> 02:05:45,538 [Corey] Experience the very best WrestleMania 41 has to offer 2176 02:05:45,604 --> 02:05:49,975 with an official WWE Priority Pass from on location. 2177 02:06:04,323 --> 02:06:07,293 Again, congratulations to Gunther, the new King of the Ring. 2178 02:06:07,359 --> 02:06:08,794 Absolutely incredible night. 2179 02:06:08,861 --> 02:06:14,133 We still have Cody Rhodes, Logan Paul for the Undisputed WWE Championship. 2180 02:06:14,199 --> 02:06:15,567 No doubt about it. 2181 02:06:15,634 --> 02:06:20,005 It has been a busy night for our Chief Content Officer as well. 2182 02:06:20,072 --> 02:06:22,908 Paul "Triple H" Levesque presenting the crown to the King 2183 02:06:22,975 --> 02:06:25,411 and Queen of the Ring. He's back with a Kayla Braxton. 2184 02:06:25,477 --> 02:06:26,745 Breaking news right now. 2185 02:06:29,114 --> 02:06:34,053 Thanks guys. Man, it has been an exciting night here in Jeddah. 2186 02:06:34,119 --> 02:06:37,856 It's only appropriate I'm standing by with WWE Chief Content Officer, 2187 02:06:37,923 --> 02:06:42,328 Paul "Triple H" Levesque who, I hear, has some breaking news for us. 2188 02:06:42,695 --> 02:06:44,997 I do have some breaking news and you're right, 2189 02:06:45,064 --> 02:06:48,534 it has been an incredible night so far. My congratulations 2190 02:06:48,601 --> 02:06:53,005 to our new Women's World Champion, Liv Morgan. 2191 02:06:53,372 --> 02:06:57,276 To our new Queen of the Ring, Nia Jax. 2192 02:06:58,077 --> 02:07:03,082 And to our new King of the Ring just now, the Ring General, Gunther. 2193 02:07:05,217 --> 02:07:06,885 But for big announcements, 2194 02:07:07,353 --> 02:07:11,657 earlier today, our medical staff cleared 2195 02:07:11,924 --> 02:07:14,860 Drew McIntyre to step back into the ring. 2196 02:07:15,027 --> 02:07:16,895 [crowd cheering] 2197 02:07:17,429 --> 02:07:21,634 And true to his word, Damian Priest agreed to defend 2198 02:07:21,900 --> 02:07:25,004 the World Heavyweight Championship against him. 2199 02:07:26,305 --> 02:07:28,941 So I am making that match official right now. 2200 02:07:29,108 --> 02:07:30,275 [crowd cheering] 2201 02:07:30,442 --> 02:07:34,413 Damian Priest versus Drew McIntyre 2202 02:07:34,747 --> 02:07:37,750 for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. 2203 02:07:38,317 --> 02:07:42,821 June 15th. Live from Glasgow, Scotland. 2204 02:07:44,223 --> 02:07:45,958 Triple H, thank you so much. 2205 02:07:46,025 --> 02:07:49,962 You heard it first from Triple H himself: Drew McIntyre, Damian Priest, 2206 02:07:50,029 --> 02:07:53,766 World Heavyweight Champion. Clash at the Castle. Exciting stuff. 2207 02:07:53,832 --> 02:07:57,503 -Thanks again. Back to you, guys. -[Cole] So again, it's official. 2208 02:07:57,703 --> 02:08:02,041 Three weeks from tonight, we're gonna be in Glasgow, Scotland. 2209 02:08:02,107 --> 02:08:06,211 Drew McIntyre in his home country with an opportunity to win 2210 02:08:06,278 --> 02:08:10,315 the World Heavyweight Championship against the current title holder, 2211 02:08:10,816 --> 02:08:13,686 Damian Priest of Judgment Day. 2212 02:08:16,255 --> 02:08:17,423 Friday Night Smack Down 2213 02:08:17,489 --> 02:08:21,126 and Clash at the Castle at OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland 2214 02:08:21,193 --> 02:08:24,696 on Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15. 2215 02:08:25,197 --> 02:08:28,600 [rap music] 2216 02:08:29,134 --> 02:08:31,670 [Corey] While we're at it, Summer Slam just happens 2217 02:08:31,737 --> 02:08:33,806 to be taking over Cleveland this summer. 2218 02:08:45,617 --> 02:08:51,156 [rap music continues] 2219 02:08:54,760 --> 02:08:58,063 [Cole] So Summer Slam this year is Cleveland. 2026, it's Minnesota. 2220 02:08:58,130 --> 02:09:00,399 -Where's 2025 gonna be? -[Corey] I don't know. 2221 02:09:00,466 --> 02:09:03,736 We got a great city, rivers and stuff. Just saying, I'm a little bit-- 2222 02:09:03,802 --> 02:09:05,704 We're here tonight. This is Jeddah. 2223 02:09:05,771 --> 02:09:09,908 We're at the Jeddah Dome for King and Queen of the Ring. 2224 02:09:09,975 --> 02:09:14,580 -We're at the Jeddah Superdome. -[Corey] Got it. 2225 02:09:14,746 --> 02:09:19,818 [Cole] King and Queen of the Ring continues as wrestle team royalty of WWE 2226 02:09:19,885 --> 02:09:23,188 will battle each other in the quest for the crowning spot at the top. 2227 02:09:23,255 --> 02:09:26,859 The reigning Undisputed WWE Champion, the American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes 2228 02:09:26,925 --> 02:09:31,096 goes head to head against that man. He's the United States Champion, 2229 02:09:31,163 --> 02:09:33,365 the Maverick, Logan Paul. 2230 02:09:33,532 --> 02:09:38,370 Right after this break for our subscribers of Peacock Premium+, let's look 2231 02:09:38,604 --> 02:09:44,343 at how these two undeniable superstars came to face off tonight. 2232 02:09:53,051 --> 02:09:56,555 Cody, your next challenger has been determined. 2233 02:09:57,022 --> 02:09:58,957 [recorded singer screaming] Eh, yo! 2234 02:10:00,692 --> 02:10:05,798 [announcer] The United States Champion, Logan Paul! 2235 02:10:07,766 --> 02:10:10,803 So, Logan Paul. 2236 02:10:11,570 --> 02:10:13,972 I think I know what you want to talk about. 2237 02:10:15,040 --> 02:10:19,077 Main eventing the King and Queen of the Ring 2238 02:10:19,144 --> 02:10:22,214 in a Champion versus Champion match. 2239 02:10:23,015 --> 02:10:27,019 [Cody] I'm not going to call you a podcaster, an outsider. 2240 02:10:27,085 --> 02:10:29,955 I'm not going to pretend that this is a fad for you. 2241 02:10:30,022 --> 02:10:33,592 I've actually gotten a sense of who Logan Paul really is. 2242 02:10:34,626 --> 02:10:38,497 You are disrespectful, self centered, delusional. 2243 02:10:38,564 --> 02:10:43,368 You cannot go a single match without grabbing those brass knucks. 2244 02:10:43,535 --> 02:10:45,237 You're making viral memories. 2245 02:10:45,304 --> 02:10:50,242 And I think it is time to drop that United States Championship. 2246 02:10:51,743 --> 02:10:53,145 [Logan] Not what I agreed to. 2247 02:10:55,180 --> 02:10:56,682 [mouthing inaudibly] 2248 02:10:57,216 --> 02:11:03,222 I agreed to wrestle Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship, only. 2249 02:11:03,722 --> 02:11:07,359 Cody Rhodes has not done anything to deserve a shot 2250 02:11:07,426 --> 02:11:12,030 at my United States Championship. I have proven every single time 2251 02:11:12,097 --> 02:11:17,302 that I'm in this ring that I am worthy of every title in this industry. 2252 02:11:17,369 --> 02:11:19,171 Here's the bottom line, Cody. 2253 02:11:19,238 --> 02:11:22,507 Your Championship is on the line. Mine isn't. 2254 02:11:24,543 --> 02:11:26,278 [announcer] Logan looked for a cheap shot. 2255 02:11:26,345 --> 02:11:29,181 And the United States Champion sent to the floor. 2256 02:11:31,850 --> 02:11:34,052 Uh-oh. Broccoli hair guys getting it. 2257 02:11:36,021 --> 02:11:37,322 That is mine. 2258 02:11:38,891 --> 02:11:41,526 [announcer] Cody Rhodes has a lot on the line. 2259 02:11:41,593 --> 02:11:44,930 Logan Paul has just opportunity. 2260 02:11:45,264 --> 02:11:49,868 For anyone out there who thinks I need to use cheap tactics to win, you're wrong. 2261 02:11:50,235 --> 02:11:53,472 You saw me give my brass knuckles to Michael Cole. 2262 02:11:53,538 --> 02:11:57,709 I will beat Cody fair and square. I will give these up. 2263 02:11:58,977 --> 02:12:01,647 I will not use them in the match tomorrow. 2264 02:12:01,980 --> 02:12:05,217 [Cody] My experience would lead me to believe 2265 02:12:05,284 --> 02:12:08,086 you've got another set of knuckles on you right now. 2266 02:12:08,620 --> 02:12:09,788 [Logan laughs] 2267 02:12:11,089 --> 02:12:12,791 Are you calling me a liar, Cody? 2268 02:12:14,059 --> 02:12:15,928 What are you, a TSA agent? 2269 02:12:17,596 --> 02:12:19,665 [crowd] Ooh… 2270 02:12:22,267 --> 02:12:26,505 Okay, hey, I don't know how those got there. These aren't even my pants, bro. 2271 02:12:27,606 --> 02:12:30,509 [Cody] These are the difference between you and I. 2272 02:12:30,575 --> 02:12:34,146 It's a crutch for everything that you've done in your career. 2273 02:12:34,613 --> 02:12:38,050 This title, on the other hand, it's my whole life. 2274 02:12:38,583 --> 02:12:40,986 It's all I ever wanted to be. 2275 02:12:43,388 --> 02:12:48,493 Until you stop treating this part time, until you dedicate your heart and soul, 2276 02:12:48,560 --> 02:12:51,663 until you respect the ring that we are standing in, 2277 02:12:51,730 --> 02:12:56,001 you will never, and I mean never, be on my level. 2278 02:12:56,068 --> 02:12:59,871 You will never be Undisputed WWE Champion. 2279 02:13:02,174 --> 02:13:06,345 I'm gonna beat you so bad, kid, 2280 02:13:07,346 --> 02:13:11,750 you'll regret having ever stepped foot in the ring with me. 2281 02:13:20,192 --> 02:13:24,663 [Corey] It is main event time in the Jeddah Superdome, 2282 02:13:24,730 --> 02:13:28,467 and all the stars are watching all of tonight's action. 2283 02:13:28,667 --> 02:13:30,802 There you see Piper Niven and Chelsea Green. 2284 02:13:30,869 --> 02:13:34,039 Piper took out Bailey last night on Smack Down. 2285 02:13:36,274 --> 02:13:39,244 And in case you weren't familiar with this guy, 2286 02:13:39,311 --> 02:13:43,749 he's one of the hottest stars on the planet: LA Knight. 2287 02:13:44,416 --> 02:13:46,184 -[Cole] Yeah! -[Corey] Thanks, Cole. 2288 02:13:52,524 --> 02:13:58,764 Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome your special guest ring announcer, 2289 02:13:58,830 --> 02:14:03,502 Saudi Arabia's own, Ibrahim Al Hajjaj! 2290 02:14:04,269 --> 02:14:08,273 -[crowd cheering] -[unintelligible] 2291 02:14:09,207 --> 02:14:13,478 -[recorded singer screaming] Eh, yo! -[rock music] 2292 02:14:14,012 --> 02:14:15,647 [Cole] Did Logan have your pants? 2293 02:14:15,947 --> 02:14:19,251 [Corey] I didn't borrow his pants, but I can understand his issue. 2294 02:14:19,317 --> 02:14:22,054 I've had to wear somebody else's pants most of the day. 2295 02:14:22,120 --> 02:14:25,791 No brass knuckles in mine. I can't say the same about you, though. 2296 02:14:28,860 --> 02:14:31,863 You better get rid of those before we hit PSA later tonight. 2297 02:14:31,930 --> 02:14:33,665 [Cole] I'll explain in a little bit. 2298 02:14:33,732 --> 02:14:36,868 Logan Paul, the current United States Champion, 2299 02:14:37,035 --> 02:14:41,873 hoping to become the first person since Seth Rollins in 2015 to hold 2300 02:14:41,940 --> 02:14:46,845 the WWE title and the United States title at the same time. 2301 02:14:47,879 --> 02:14:51,116 [Corey] I remember that night vividly, and Logan Paul would love 2302 02:14:51,183 --> 02:14:54,419 to continue adding to and building his resume. 2303 02:14:54,486 --> 02:14:57,389 -Ready? -[Corey] The problem is, Logan Paul, 2304 02:14:57,456 --> 02:15:00,759 every time we've seen him in a WWE ring, delivers. 2305 02:15:00,926 --> 02:15:06,665 Logan is what we like to say undeniable from a skill perspective. 2306 02:15:06,731 --> 02:15:08,900 [Cole] When we were in Riyadh, in November, 2307 02:15:08,967 --> 02:15:12,871 Logan Paul beat Rey Mysterio for the United States Championship. 2308 02:15:12,938 --> 02:15:16,708 But I told Logan Thursday night at the WWE Experience in Riyadh 2309 02:15:17,142 --> 02:15:20,879 that there should be an asterisk next to that because Logan Paul 2310 02:15:20,946 --> 02:15:25,984 used brass knuckles to beat Rey Mysterio to win the title. 2311 02:15:26,051 --> 02:15:29,921 And he's used brass knuckles on a number of occasions since then. 2312 02:15:29,988 --> 02:15:32,624 I agree there is definitely something controversial 2313 02:15:32,691 --> 02:15:35,360 about utilizing brass knuckles. With that said, 2314 02:15:35,427 --> 02:15:40,465 we know-- We, as the Royal WWE Universe, know how Logan Paul rolls. 2315 02:15:40,532 --> 02:15:42,000 Cody knows how he rolls, too. 2316 02:15:42,067 --> 02:15:44,402 So Logan Paul said he'll win this fair and square. 2317 02:15:44,469 --> 02:15:48,006 So Thursday night he gave me this pair of brass knuckles 2318 02:15:48,073 --> 02:15:51,943 so I could keep them with me, promising not to use them tonight. 2319 02:15:52,010 --> 02:15:55,213 However, we found out something about Paul last night on Smack Down. 2320 02:15:55,280 --> 02:15:57,482 Last night, in an unfortunate turn of events, 2321 02:15:57,549 --> 02:16:00,118 Logan Paul was wearing his brother Jake's Prada pants. 2322 02:16:00,185 --> 02:16:02,921 Logan doesn't ordinarily wear-- Would you calm down? 2323 02:16:03,255 --> 02:16:06,958 This is serious business. Logan was wearing Jake's pants. 2324 02:16:07,025 --> 02:16:10,028 There was another set of brass knuckles in the side pocket. 2325 02:16:10,095 --> 02:16:14,232 Our referee, Ryan Tran, found them, disposed of them. All good. 2326 02:16:14,833 --> 02:16:17,302 Can you get rid of those? Cole, you're making me nervous. 2327 02:16:18,470 --> 02:16:22,674 [crowd chatter] 2328 02:16:25,610 --> 02:16:28,179 -[drumming] -[crowd cheering] 2329 02:16:28,246 --> 02:16:32,150 [recorded male voice] Wrestling has more than one royal family. 2330 02:16:32,417 --> 02:16:37,556 [rock music] 2331 02:16:47,732 --> 02:16:50,068 [explosion] 2332 02:16:53,672 --> 02:16:59,210 [crowd singing along] 2333 02:17:10,021 --> 02:17:11,957 [rock music & crowd] Wooh! 2334 02:17:23,635 --> 02:17:27,405 [crowd singing along] 2335 02:17:48,994 --> 02:17:54,065 [Cole] You know. Cody Rhodes started a new social series on TikTok today 2336 02:17:54,132 --> 02:17:56,635 where he's going to dedicate his title defense 2337 02:17:56,701 --> 02:18:00,739 to someone every time he does it. He dedicated tonight's title defense 2338 02:18:00,805 --> 02:18:05,110 to his wife Brandy, who is recovering from surgery. 2339 02:18:05,176 --> 02:18:07,779 Cody dedicating the match to her tonight. 2340 02:18:07,846 --> 02:18:10,248 [Corey] All of our best here at WWE to Brand-- 2341 02:18:10,315 --> 02:18:14,319 -[crowd screaming] Wooh! -[Corey] Including the fans in Riyadh 2342 02:18:14,386 --> 02:18:18,723 screaming along, singing along, enjoying every single second 2343 02:18:18,790 --> 02:18:24,229 of the arrival of the Undisputed WWE Champion, 2344 02:18:24,296 --> 02:18:25,730 Cody Rhodes. 2345 02:18:30,402 --> 02:18:32,604 We saw it on the Countdown show. 2346 02:18:33,104 --> 02:18:36,174 I've had a chance to talk with Cody a lot over the last week. 2347 02:18:36,241 --> 02:18:41,713 And Rhodes has a healthy dose of respect for what Logan Paul is capable of. 2348 02:18:41,780 --> 02:18:45,417 With that said, Cody is just as excited and looking forward 2349 02:18:45,483 --> 02:18:50,822 to exposing Logan Paul tonight. Because Logan may be good at this, 2350 02:18:50,889 --> 02:18:55,026 but Logan doesn't love this like the WWE Champion. 2351 02:18:55,994 --> 02:18:59,331 [Cole] Cody Rhodes, extremely popular here tonight at Jeddah. 2352 02:18:59,397 --> 02:19:02,667 Logan Paul, very popular in Saudi Arabia as well. 2353 02:19:03,301 --> 02:19:08,073 Gonna be interesting to see how this plays out for the Championship tonight. 2354 02:19:09,341 --> 02:19:15,213 [rock music] 2355 02:19:28,893 --> 02:19:29,794 [bell ringing] 2356 02:19:30,361 --> 02:19:34,866 The following contest is scheduled for one fall and it is 2357 02:19:34,933 --> 02:19:40,205 for the Undisputed WWE Championship, Jeddah! 2358 02:19:42,941 --> 02:19:46,010 Introducing the challenger from Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico 2359 02:19:46,277 --> 02:19:48,279 by way of Cleveland, Ohio. 2360 02:19:48,346 --> 02:19:51,850 Weighing in at 220 pounds, 2361 02:19:52,150 --> 02:19:57,722 he is the United States Champion, the Maverick, Logan Paul! 2362 02:19:58,089 --> 02:20:01,292 [crowd booing] 2363 02:20:02,560 --> 02:20:07,966 And his opponent from Atlanta, Georgia, weighing in at 222 pounds, 2364 02:20:08,032 --> 02:20:12,370 he is the Undisputed WWE Champion, 2365 02:20:12,737 --> 02:20:16,975 the American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes. 2366 02:20:17,175 --> 02:20:19,744 -[crowd cheering] -[Cole] Good job, Ibrahim! 2367 02:20:22,113 --> 02:20:24,883 The official in this matchup, Ryan Tran. 2368 02:20:25,417 --> 02:20:29,287 This is for the Undisputed WWE Championship. 2369 02:20:30,021 --> 02:20:34,058 Corey, this is what I don't understand about this whole brass knuckle business. 2370 02:20:34,125 --> 02:20:37,729 When it comes to Logan Paul, it is well documented 2371 02:20:37,796 --> 02:20:41,466 the man is a titanium plate in his right hand. 2372 02:20:41,966 --> 02:20:46,404 One lucky punch at any moment, he doesn't need to use brass knuckles. 2373 02:20:46,471 --> 02:20:48,239 [Corey] If it only costs an extra $10 2374 02:20:48,306 --> 02:20:51,075 for another million dollars a year worth of life insurance, 2375 02:20:51,142 --> 02:20:53,445 you're going to shell out the $10, right, Cole? 2376 02:20:53,511 --> 02:20:57,315 Logan Paul knows he's dangerous, but Logan Paul also knows there might be 2377 02:20:57,382 --> 02:21:00,919 unforeseen circumstances where he needs a little added assistance. 2378 02:21:00,985 --> 02:21:04,189 With that said, Logan right now looks extremely confident, 2379 02:21:04,255 --> 02:21:08,893 in phenomenal physical shape and ready to give Cody Rhodes a run for the money. 2380 02:21:09,694 --> 02:21:12,130 -[bell ringing] -[Cole] 2022 here in Saudi Arabia. 2381 02:21:12,197 --> 02:21:16,701 Logan Paul almost shocked the world and knocked off Roman Reigns. 2382 02:21:16,868 --> 02:21:19,337 Can he do it tonight against Cody Rhodes? 2383 02:21:19,404 --> 02:21:21,806 If you're Paul, what do you do to knock off Cody? 2384 02:21:22,474 --> 02:21:24,242 [Corey] Tricky question to answer. 2385 02:21:24,309 --> 02:21:28,613 I mean, there isn't much in this game Cody hasn't seen or experienced firsthand. 2386 02:21:28,680 --> 02:21:33,084 And I think that might be where Logan would be best served to live, to exist. 2387 02:21:33,151 --> 02:21:38,022 Try to show Cody something different. It may be hard to find, but it does exist. 2388 02:21:40,391 --> 02:21:42,994 [Cole] WWE fans have been electric tonight. 2389 02:21:44,195 --> 02:21:46,064 Clearly in the corner of Cody Rhodes 2390 02:21:46,130 --> 02:21:50,068 as we start things off to the Undisputed WWE Championship. 2391 02:21:50,134 --> 02:21:52,971 Cody won the title, he stopped Roman Reigns 2392 02:21:53,037 --> 02:21:58,343 in his 1316 day streak with the title at WrestleMania. 2393 02:22:02,280 --> 02:22:05,049 Then Cody would beat the veteran AJ Styles 2394 02:22:05,116 --> 02:22:09,354 in a classic match earlier this month at Backlash. And now 2395 02:22:09,420 --> 02:22:12,824 a completely different type of competitor in Logan Paul. 2396 02:22:12,891 --> 02:22:16,060 [Corey] We just saw Logan Paul trying to get under Cody's skin. 2397 02:22:16,127 --> 02:22:20,832 Maybe fire off a few smart comments in the turnbuckle and Cody wouldn't engage 2398 02:22:20,899 --> 02:22:23,501 because Cody knows what Logan is gonna try to do. 2399 02:22:23,568 --> 02:22:25,937 Cody knows he's gonna try to get under his skin. 2400 02:22:31,476 --> 02:22:32,544 [Cole] Clean break. 2401 02:22:32,610 --> 02:22:36,781 [crowd cheering] 2402 02:22:40,518 --> 02:22:43,221 [Cole] This is where Cody varies from Champions past. 2403 02:22:43,288 --> 02:22:48,426 [Corey] Cody wants to definitively defend his Championship night after night. 2404 02:22:48,493 --> 02:22:51,029 Cody Rhodes does not want controversial endings. 2405 02:22:51,095 --> 02:22:53,431 Cody Rhodes does not want endless rematches. 2406 02:22:53,498 --> 02:22:56,534 Cody wants to prove that he's the Undisputed WWE Champion 2407 02:22:56,601 --> 02:22:59,103 because he beats everybody on the roster. 2408 02:22:59,170 --> 02:23:01,973 [Cole] There's a reason for that. The Champion before him 2409 02:23:02,040 --> 02:23:04,509 in many people's minds for three and a half years, 2410 02:23:04,576 --> 02:23:08,446 won every single night controversially. And Cody does not want 2411 02:23:08,513 --> 02:23:11,549 to allow that to happen. He wants to be a fighting Champion. 2412 02:23:12,917 --> 02:23:16,254 [crowd chanting] 2413 02:23:17,589 --> 02:23:20,591 [Cole] Speaking of the Roman Reigns, it's his birthday today. 2414 02:23:20,825 --> 02:23:22,393 Happy birthday out to Reigns. 2415 02:23:24,095 --> 02:23:26,197 -Cody… -[Corey] Cartwheel out of it. 2416 02:23:26,264 --> 02:23:29,167 -Nice leg sweep by Logan Paul. -[Cole] Kick out by Rhodes. 2417 02:23:29,334 --> 02:23:32,804 Cody tries to sweep the leg of Logan. Logan though once again on top. 2418 02:23:32,870 --> 02:23:35,406 -[Corey] Oh! -[Cole] Picks the ankle, does Rhodes. 2419 02:23:36,107 --> 02:23:39,143 [Corey] As much as we make about Logan Paul's boxing ability 2420 02:23:39,210 --> 02:23:41,312 and his amazing footwork, Rhodes has a hell 2421 02:23:41,379 --> 02:23:44,515 of an amateur background. You notice that just by how quickly 2422 02:23:44,582 --> 02:23:47,118 Cody was able to pick Logan's leg and take him down. 2423 02:23:47,652 --> 02:23:52,590 Logan with an amateur background as well. Logan has accomplished so much in his… 2424 02:23:53,858 --> 02:23:58,529 -young time here in WWE. -[Corey] In life. Logan Paul just wins. 2425 02:23:58,596 --> 02:24:04,168 Whether it be amateur wrestling, boxing, YouTube, energy drinks, whatever it is. 2426 02:24:06,204 --> 02:24:08,206 [Cole] Cody's side headlock applied. 2427 02:24:10,508 --> 02:24:13,144 Top wrist lock reversal by Logan Paul. 2428 02:24:14,445 --> 02:24:17,682 Very sound strategy by both men in early moments of this matchup. 2429 02:24:17,749 --> 02:24:20,952 Not dissimilar to what we saw in the last match, Orton and Gunther, 2430 02:24:21,019 --> 02:24:23,421 two world-class technicians. 2431 02:24:25,857 --> 02:24:28,926 Logan has been hard to deal with as United States Champion. 2432 02:24:28,993 --> 02:24:31,929 Imagine if he wins the Undisputed WWE title! 2433 02:24:34,966 --> 02:24:37,468 But there's no doubt how good he is in the ring. 2434 02:24:37,535 --> 02:24:39,671 Well, listen, Logan Paul has been very open 2435 02:24:39,737 --> 02:24:44,342 -and honest about his aspirations-- -[Cole] Oh, duck down. Blocked. 2436 02:24:46,978 --> 02:24:52,116 [Corey laughs] And Logan, a step ahead of the WWE Champion. 2437 02:24:54,218 --> 02:24:59,057 [crowd cheering] 2438 02:24:59,123 --> 02:25:01,059 Watch who you push in this circle! 2439 02:25:01,926 --> 02:25:05,129 [Corey] That's gonna change the complexion of this whole matchup. 2440 02:25:05,196 --> 02:25:07,298 -[Cole] Big uppercut. -[Corey] I don't know 2441 02:25:07,365 --> 02:25:11,402 if Cody wants to make this decision. Cody's a tough guy, but I don't know 2442 02:25:11,469 --> 02:25:14,038 if you wanna stand and trade hands with Logan Paul. 2443 02:25:14,105 --> 02:25:17,141 [Cole] Logan embarrassed him moments ago. And now Cody Rhodes 2444 02:25:17,208 --> 02:25:21,145 vertical suplex Logan Paul. Look at Cody using the ropes 2445 02:25:21,212 --> 02:25:25,316 to his advantage. Smart move by the Champ. Down goes Logan. 2446 02:25:25,383 --> 02:25:27,885 [Corey] Board buster. Almost an homage 2447 02:25:27,952 --> 02:25:30,088 to Tully Blanchard with a slingshot suplex. 2448 02:25:31,155 --> 02:25:33,891 Now, Cody, now into the cravat pinning combination. 2449 02:25:35,393 --> 02:25:38,596 As we were talking before about the importance of what Logan Paul 2450 02:25:38,663 --> 02:25:40,698 as Undisputed WWE Champion could mean, 2451 02:25:40,765 --> 02:25:43,668 Logan's a guy who's been very open and honest about this. 2452 02:25:43,734 --> 02:25:47,238 He wants to take WWE to unforeseen heights. 2453 02:25:47,305 --> 02:25:49,907 And Logan referred to himself as the rocket fuel 2454 02:25:49,974 --> 02:25:52,877 -that powers the WWE spaceship. -[Cole] I even asked Cody 2455 02:25:52,944 --> 02:25:55,880 on Thursday night, Riyadh, what would Logan do to the Championship. 2456 02:25:55,947 --> 02:25:59,317 Even Cody admitted he would bring the title to unprecedented heights. 2457 02:25:59,383 --> 02:26:02,620 There'd be eyes on the Championship that have never been before. 2458 02:26:02,687 --> 02:26:04,222 Even Cody respects that. 2459 02:26:04,288 --> 02:26:07,658 But Cody is not going to allow that to happen in his mind. 2460 02:26:09,260 --> 02:26:13,865 And here comes Rhodes. Logan missed wildly. Nobody home. 2461 02:26:13,931 --> 02:26:17,235 And Cody hit hard as he rolled out of the ring. 2462 02:26:17,301 --> 02:26:21,272 [Corey] Cody went for the flying cross body but Logan avoided it by doing the splits. 2463 02:26:21,339 --> 02:26:24,275 -We're talking about a ridiculous athlete. -[Cole] Ooh! 2464 02:26:24,709 --> 02:26:28,279 And Logan launching himself over the rope. And the Champions in trouble. 2465 02:26:30,815 --> 02:26:34,318 Ouch! Driving Cody into the steel steps. 2466 02:26:35,353 --> 02:26:36,754 You see that, Michael? 2467 02:26:39,624 --> 02:26:41,259 No knuckles needed, son. 2468 02:26:42,193 --> 02:26:44,729 -Pay attention, Michael. -[Cole] I agree with Logan. 2469 02:26:44,796 --> 02:26:46,831 He's doing a great job at this point. 2470 02:26:47,932 --> 02:26:51,202 [Corey] I like that. Logan Paul's flowers, that's all he wants. 2471 02:26:51,269 --> 02:26:54,372 [Cole] He is. And he's outmaneuvering Cody Rhodes right now. 2472 02:26:54,438 --> 02:26:55,973 And he's beating the Champion. 2473 02:26:56,741 --> 02:26:58,876 So it's hard to argue with the success. 2474 02:26:59,377 --> 02:27:02,313 [crowd cheering] 2475 02:27:03,147 --> 02:27:05,383 -[Corey] Uh oh, look at this. -[Cole] And again, 2476 02:27:05,449 --> 02:27:09,253 this is what I was talking about earlier. You don't need the brass knuckles. 2477 02:27:09,320 --> 02:27:13,090 The boxing background of Logan Paul. The body shots to Cody Rhodes. 2478 02:27:13,157 --> 02:27:16,160 [Corey] Logan Paul was like Ivan Drago right now in the corner. 2479 02:27:17,495 --> 02:27:20,064 [Cole] The titanium plate in his hand. 2480 02:27:22,667 --> 02:27:25,369 And right now, Logan is dominating Rhodes. 2481 02:27:25,703 --> 02:27:28,272 -Up goes Cody. Down goes Cody! -[Corey] Oh! 2482 02:27:28,339 --> 02:27:33,444 [Cole] Logan with an opportunity to win the Championship. And Cody kicks it, too. 2483 02:27:33,511 --> 02:27:36,113 [Corey] Logan likes to call that the over bomb. 2484 02:27:36,547 --> 02:27:40,418 The continuation of a power bomb. Allow your opponent's momentum 2485 02:27:40,718 --> 02:27:44,589 to continue driving them face and chest first into the canvas, 2486 02:27:44,889 --> 02:27:47,491 -as Cody Rhodes just experienced. -[Cole] So wise 2487 02:27:47,558 --> 02:27:51,028 beyond his years of experience at WWE, 2488 02:27:51,095 --> 02:27:54,832 -knows when to slow things down. -[Corey] Gut wrench take down. 2489 02:27:54,999 --> 02:27:58,402 Right into the cover again for the title. Cody's got a kick. 2490 02:28:00,204 --> 02:28:02,106 [Cole] Logan now working the midsection. 2491 02:28:02,173 --> 02:28:05,076 He saw Cody fall hard out of the ring moments ago. 2492 02:28:06,244 --> 02:28:09,914 [Corey] I think literally the best way I've heard Logan Paul described, Cole, 2493 02:28:09,981 --> 02:28:12,550 was what you just said, wise beyond his years. 2494 02:28:12,617 --> 02:28:14,886 It takes years, if not decades, 2495 02:28:14,952 --> 02:28:17,622 for most superstars to really figure this game out, 2496 02:28:17,688 --> 02:28:22,460 to excel at it the way Logan Paul has in-- Abandoning moonsault! 2497 02:28:22,526 --> 02:28:25,463 -Fraction of the time. -[Cole] Cover. Kick out again. 2498 02:28:26,964 --> 02:28:30,167 [Corey] That frustrates people, superstars on the roster. 2499 02:28:30,234 --> 02:28:32,136 [Cole] It's the pace. Look at the pace. 2500 02:28:32,203 --> 02:28:35,840 Logan is under control. He's never out of control in the ring. 2501 02:28:35,907 --> 02:28:38,943 He knows what he's gonna do. He's ahead. Look at this. 2502 02:28:39,543 --> 02:28:42,179 [Corey] A breathtaking standing moonsault. 2503 02:28:42,246 --> 02:28:46,217 Every movement from Paul, so deliberate to this point. 2504 02:28:46,284 --> 02:28:48,853 [Cole] And Cody made it back to his feet quickly 2505 02:28:49,020 --> 02:28:52,056 before Logan could go for his patented frog splash. 2506 02:28:52,657 --> 02:28:54,091 And now Cody and Logan. 2507 02:28:55,226 --> 02:28:57,361 Cody now set back to the middle of the ring. 2508 02:28:58,095 --> 02:29:00,197 Tried to break his fall with his feet, but-- 2509 02:29:00,698 --> 02:29:04,535 -[Corey] Running up the road! -[Cole] Top rope. Arm drag by Rhodes! 2510 02:29:06,137 --> 02:29:07,672 What an arm drag by Cody. 2511 02:29:07,738 --> 02:29:10,975 [Corey] I think Cody may have just narrowly avoided disaster 2512 02:29:11,042 --> 02:29:15,313 in his own right, but regardless, the result was desired. 2513 02:29:15,479 --> 02:29:19,750 -Logan Paul chucked across the ring. -[Cole] Cody pointing to his ribs again. 2514 02:29:20,084 --> 02:29:21,886 Midsection's been bothering him. 2515 02:29:23,254 --> 02:29:25,089 [Corey] A great strategy by Paul. 2516 02:29:25,156 --> 02:29:28,960 You attack somebody's body core, the ribs, the lower back. 2517 02:29:29,026 --> 02:29:32,797 -It affects every aspect of their offense. -[Cole] Especially when you can throw 2518 02:29:32,863 --> 02:29:35,299 -body shots like Logan Paul can. -[Corey] Correct. 2519 02:29:37,902 --> 02:29:40,438 -[Cole] Logan Paul-- Oh. -[Corey] Look at this. 2520 02:29:40,504 --> 02:29:44,375 -Octopus submission. -[both] Made famous by Antonio Inoki. 2521 02:29:44,542 --> 02:29:47,111 [Corey] Made more famous by Logan Paul. 2522 02:29:47,178 --> 02:29:49,046 [crowd clapping] 2523 02:29:49,113 --> 02:29:53,184 [Cole] That'd tick some people off. And now Cody trying to fight out of this. 2524 02:29:53,484 --> 02:29:54,485 [Corey] Look at it. 2525 02:29:54,552 --> 02:29:58,522 [Cole] And again, Cody Rhodes really hurting in the midsection. 2526 02:29:58,589 --> 02:30:00,358 Gotta wonder if it's a rib injury. 2527 02:30:00,424 --> 02:30:02,960 [Corey] What I'm noticing right now, looking up. 2528 02:30:03,027 --> 02:30:06,430 Rhodes, for the last moment, has been breathing through his mouth. 2529 02:30:06,497 --> 02:30:10,134 That's a bad sign for a combat athlete. You want to breathe through your nose 2530 02:30:10,201 --> 02:30:12,703 as frequently as possible. He's struggling due to the rib. 2531 02:30:12,770 --> 02:30:15,172 -[Cole] You got a broken rib. -[Corey] You can't breathe. 2532 02:30:15,806 --> 02:30:18,843 [Cole] Cody back to his feet. Paul sent up over the top rope, 2533 02:30:18,909 --> 02:30:22,947 -lands on the apron. Now Cody Rhodes-- -[Corey] Disaster kick! 2534 02:30:23,014 --> 02:30:25,449 [Cole] Disaster kick drops Logan to the apron. 2535 02:30:27,284 --> 02:30:30,087 It buys Cody a little bit of time to try to regroup here. 2536 02:30:34,291 --> 02:30:36,994 [Corey] Cody in absolute agony. 2537 02:30:37,795 --> 02:30:42,099 Logan taking advantage of this time on the outside to regain his composure 2538 02:30:42,299 --> 02:30:45,970 with the Nightmare trying to rally the WWE Universe. 2539 02:30:46,037 --> 02:30:49,640 [Cole] And here comes Cody now. And Logan Paul steps out of harm's way. 2540 02:30:51,976 --> 02:30:55,346 [Corey] Logan one step ahead of the Champion in that moment. 2541 02:30:55,413 --> 02:30:58,449 [Cole] Now, Cody after the fight. Bringing the fight to Logan. 2542 02:30:59,417 --> 02:31:00,985 Sends Logan into the barricade. 2543 02:31:02,286 --> 02:31:06,223 [Corey] Rhodes beating the hell out of Paul in front of his cronies. 2544 02:31:06,290 --> 02:31:08,659 Pretty sure Jeff's over there somewhere. 2545 02:31:11,629 --> 02:31:14,398 [Cole] And now Cody regaining control of the matchup. 2546 02:31:15,766 --> 02:31:20,638 Logan Paul with a body shot to Rhodes, drops into the steps and try to hydrate. 2547 02:31:20,704 --> 02:31:22,940 [Corey] We didn't have the hydration station tonight. 2548 02:31:23,007 --> 02:31:26,510 [Cole] Obviously you have to have them available pretty much all times. 2549 02:31:30,081 --> 02:31:31,649 [Corey] Cody, kick to the body. 2550 02:31:31,715 --> 02:31:35,019 [Cole] And now Cody with a Prime hydration bottle 2551 02:31:35,319 --> 02:31:37,922 off the face of Logan Paul. 2552 02:31:38,089 --> 02:31:40,991 -[unintelligible] -[Cole] That's smart. 2553 02:31:41,058 --> 02:31:43,861 -What is this fool thinking? -[Corey] He wasn't thinking. 2554 02:31:44,795 --> 02:31:47,131 [Cole] You don't put your hands on a superstar, 2555 02:31:47,198 --> 02:31:49,467 let alone the WWE Champion. 2556 02:31:50,334 --> 02:31:53,003 -Come on! -[Corey] Jeff, you SOB. 2557 02:31:53,204 --> 02:31:54,839 [Cole] Logan, what are you doing? 2558 02:31:55,072 --> 02:31:57,408 Logan, you signed a pre-knock! 2559 02:31:58,976 --> 02:32:00,377 [Corey] Here comes Rhodes. 2560 02:32:00,644 --> 02:32:03,981 [Cole] And using the brass knuckles to the bad ribs. 2561 02:32:04,415 --> 02:32:06,283 What the hell are you doing? 2562 02:32:07,284 --> 02:32:10,354 [Corey] You were all part of the ploy, Cole. You got played. 2563 02:32:11,789 --> 02:32:13,624 -[Paul] Let's go! -[Corey] Logan… 2564 02:32:14,892 --> 02:32:16,494 Logan's gonna steal this. 2565 02:32:18,329 --> 02:32:20,531 -[Cole] What are you doing? -What are you doing? 2566 02:32:20,598 --> 02:32:22,900 -[Cole] Impulsive, my ass. -Do your job. 2567 02:32:22,967 --> 02:32:26,103 You said you weren't gonna use them, what did you just do? 2568 02:32:26,170 --> 02:32:27,471 [unintelligible crosstalk] 2569 02:32:27,538 --> 02:32:29,840 You're nothing but a loser, that's what you are. 2570 02:32:29,907 --> 02:32:33,110 -Why did you just say to me? -You didn't need to use those. 2571 02:32:33,177 --> 02:32:34,445 You didn't need to use-- 2572 02:32:34,845 --> 02:32:39,917 -[unintelligible] -[crowd chanting] 2573 02:32:41,252 --> 02:32:45,155 -I will take you right out! I will-- -You made a promise. 2574 02:32:45,523 --> 02:32:48,492 You promised everyone. Everybody, you promised. 2575 02:32:48,559 --> 02:32:50,427 -[screaming] -[Cole] Cody Rhodes! 2576 02:32:51,495 --> 02:32:55,065 Rhodes taking out Logan. And Cody's got a chance. 2577 02:32:57,067 --> 02:33:01,338 Now Logan bounced off the announce table. And Cody Rhodes is fired up. 2578 02:33:04,041 --> 02:33:06,644 [Corey] We're back. Cody Rhodes back inside the ring. 2579 02:33:06,710 --> 02:33:08,812 -[Cole] Thanks, by the way. -[Corey] You got it. 2580 02:33:08,879 --> 02:33:10,948 [Cole] Cody, now. Oh, down goes Logan. 2581 02:33:11,248 --> 02:33:14,285 Come on, he didn't need to do that. You know as well as I do. 2582 02:33:14,351 --> 02:33:17,354 [Corey] Now the American Nightmare trying to push the pace. 2583 02:33:17,421 --> 02:33:19,623 -Power slam connects. -[Cole] And Cody again. 2584 02:33:19,690 --> 02:33:22,593 The bad ribs, the midsection. Cody not able to capitalize. 2585 02:33:22,893 --> 02:33:26,463 Every time he delivers a move with impact, it hurts the insides. 2586 02:33:29,533 --> 02:33:33,904 [Corey] But do you feel that, Cole? The Superdome is starting to rumble. 2587 02:33:36,707 --> 02:33:42,112 [Cole] Cody trying to dig down deep. This is what being WWE Champion means. 2588 02:33:43,614 --> 02:33:46,717 You wanna get to the top of the mountain, you got to learn to survive. 2589 02:33:46,784 --> 02:33:50,955 Cody missed with a disaster kick. Logan Paul missed with the left hand. 2590 02:33:51,021 --> 02:33:55,526 Cody caught him. Cody now jabbing away at the boxer Paul. 2591 02:33:57,494 --> 02:33:59,697 And talk about paying homage. 2592 02:34:00,664 --> 02:34:04,868 -Bionic elbow covered by Rhodes! -[crowd] One! Two! 2593 02:34:04,935 --> 02:34:06,437 [Cole] Logan kicks out. 2594 02:34:12,376 --> 02:34:14,044 Logan Paul made a promise 2595 02:34:14,111 --> 02:34:16,213 he wasn't gonna use brass knuckles tonight. 2596 02:34:16,280 --> 02:34:17,514 There was no need to. 2597 02:34:18,148 --> 02:34:21,385 But then his stupid entourage handed him the brass knucks. 2598 02:34:21,452 --> 02:34:26,090 He used them to his advantage as he went to the injured midsection of Cody Rhodes. 2599 02:34:27,791 --> 02:34:32,663 [Corey] Rhodes has been able to recover somehow. And now continuing the onslaught. 2600 02:34:32,730 --> 02:34:34,598 Looking for the figure four leg lock. 2601 02:34:34,665 --> 02:34:37,501 [Cole] Let's see what Logan Paul's made up now, Corey, 2602 02:34:37,568 --> 02:34:39,403 let's see if he can get out of this. 2603 02:34:42,706 --> 02:34:44,141 Logan with nowhere to go. 2604 02:34:45,776 --> 02:34:47,444 Logan just trying to survive. 2605 02:34:53,784 --> 02:34:55,486 Let go, you're gonna break my leg. 2606 02:34:55,552 --> 02:34:57,721 [Cole] Trying to drag himself to the ropes. 2607 02:34:59,556 --> 02:35:01,358 He says Cody's gonna break his leg. 2608 02:35:03,394 --> 02:35:08,465 Serve him right. He makes it to the ropes. And it's going to force a break. 2609 02:35:08,532 --> 02:35:10,934 Come on. He's in the ropes. You got to break it. 2610 02:35:12,336 --> 02:35:17,274 [crowd chatter] 2611 02:35:22,479 --> 02:35:24,381 [Corey] What a stalemate at the moment. 2612 02:35:24,448 --> 02:35:27,251 Which of these two superstars can push through the pain? 2613 02:35:27,318 --> 02:35:29,586 Which superstar wants it more? 2614 02:35:31,088 --> 02:35:33,757 And Logan wisely again attacking the body. 2615 02:35:38,362 --> 02:35:41,665 [Cole] Oh, miss wildly that time. Cody now, second rope! Got him. 2616 02:35:41,732 --> 02:35:46,070 Cody cutter. Come on. Cody for the win, shoots the half. 2617 02:35:46,303 --> 02:35:48,372 Paul stays in it somehow. 2618 02:35:50,374 --> 02:35:53,544 [Corey] As we take another look at the tremendous athleticism 2619 02:35:53,711 --> 02:35:54,912 of Logan Paul. 2620 02:35:54,978 --> 02:35:58,682 And answered and raised by the American Nightmare. 2621 02:35:58,749 --> 02:36:02,986 Cody with a deep hook of the leg but Logan with a little too much left in the tank. 2622 02:36:05,489 --> 02:36:08,525 [Cole] It has been an incredible night, an incredible atmosphere 2623 02:36:09,093 --> 02:36:11,028 at the Superdome in Jeddah. 2624 02:36:11,261 --> 02:36:15,065 This is our main event for the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. 2625 02:36:15,366 --> 02:36:18,769 Cody Rhodes fighting back, injured ribs and all, 2626 02:36:18,836 --> 02:36:21,772 against a very game Logan Paul tonight. 2627 02:36:22,272 --> 02:36:24,708 [Corey] What is Cody thinking about here? 2628 02:36:24,908 --> 02:36:28,145 -Could it be-- What? -[Cole] Cody with Logan up top. 2629 02:36:30,547 --> 02:36:32,182 Logan, though, lands on his feet. 2630 02:36:33,083 --> 02:36:35,619 -[Corey] Oh, whoa! -[Cole] Logan with a crossroads. 2631 02:36:35,819 --> 02:36:39,757 Cover! With a good move and a kick out. 2632 02:36:40,457 --> 02:36:44,228 [Corey] That would have been the ultimate disrespect. 2633 02:36:44,294 --> 02:36:45,596 I can only imagine. 2634 02:36:45,662 --> 02:36:48,732 Cody Rhodes was looking for a vertebreaker. 2635 02:36:48,899 --> 02:36:53,971 Logan Paul able to fight his way out of it and put Cody down with a crossroads. 2636 02:36:54,037 --> 02:36:57,975 [Cole] What I say about the knuckles, I mean it. But I cannot take anything away 2637 02:36:58,041 --> 02:37:00,277 from Logan Paul. He is a hell of an athlete. 2638 02:37:00,344 --> 02:37:05,149 He has taken the WWE Champion to the limit here tonight. He's got Cody in trouble. 2639 02:37:05,215 --> 02:37:06,650 He's got Cody on the ropes 2640 02:37:06,717 --> 02:37:10,053 and Logan Paul could be going for the ultimate. 2641 02:37:10,954 --> 02:37:13,957 Oh, up for the splash. And he has to leapfrog through. 2642 02:37:16,160 --> 02:37:20,464 Cody, though, able to duck underneath. And now Cody turns it around. 2643 02:37:21,832 --> 02:37:25,035 [Corey] Seen that twisting vertical suplex somewhere before. 2644 02:37:25,436 --> 02:37:27,438 Maybe it's something in the family tree. 2645 02:37:27,504 --> 02:37:31,642 The American Nightmare is firing up inside the Superdome. 2646 02:37:35,045 --> 02:37:36,713 [crowd cheering] 2647 02:37:37,481 --> 02:37:39,283 [Cole] Cody now back to his feet. 2648 02:37:48,826 --> 02:37:51,562 [Corey] Can Cody finish the job? 2649 02:37:51,929 --> 02:37:56,667 This will do it. Looking for crossroads on Logan Paul who turns it around. 2650 02:37:56,733 --> 02:37:59,736 Another great counter by Logan and, again, 2651 02:37:59,803 --> 02:38:03,173 back to the injured ribs in the midsection of the Champion. 2652 02:38:10,113 --> 02:38:13,050 Dumping the Champion yet again out to the floor. 2653 02:38:13,116 --> 02:38:14,384 [Cole] And Cody's hurting. 2654 02:38:15,319 --> 02:38:18,489 Cody is hurting. To your point earlier, he's right in front of us. 2655 02:38:18,555 --> 02:38:20,724 Breathing ou-- Breathing through his mouth. 2656 02:38:20,791 --> 02:38:24,261 [Corey] Cody's having a really tough time right now. And Logan needs 2657 02:38:24,328 --> 02:38:27,498 to continue this onslaught but get Rhodes back inside the ring 2658 02:38:27,564 --> 02:38:30,200 if Logan does want to become Undisputed Champion. 2659 02:38:30,267 --> 02:38:34,004 [Cole] Now bouncing Cody face first off the Arabic announce table, 2660 02:38:34,571 --> 02:38:36,406 sending Cody back into the ring. 2661 02:38:40,677 --> 02:38:43,113 Logan knows he's got to pin or submit Cody. 2662 02:38:43,180 --> 02:38:46,049 Count outs, disqualifications do nothing for Logan Paul. 2663 02:38:46,116 --> 02:38:48,252 -You need this? -[Corey] You got one, Cole, 2664 02:38:48,318 --> 02:38:49,586 I ain't saving you again. 2665 02:38:52,823 --> 02:38:56,894 Sorry, Michael. Sorry. Did you need that stuff? 2666 02:38:59,830 --> 02:39:00,831 My bad. 2667 02:39:04,868 --> 02:39:06,703 Focus on the task at hand, Logan. 2668 02:39:10,140 --> 02:39:13,110 [Cole] And now, Logan, after clearing our announce table, 2669 02:39:13,176 --> 02:39:14,845 clearly setting Cody Rhodes up. 2670 02:39:15,679 --> 02:39:16,580 Cody… 2671 02:39:16,647 --> 02:39:20,083 [Corey] Logan wisely breaking the officials count. I know, it's smart. 2672 02:39:20,250 --> 02:39:23,120 I'm trying to say nice things about Logan here. 2673 02:39:23,186 --> 02:39:24,855 Cole, I know it pains you. 2674 02:39:25,022 --> 02:39:28,158 [Cole] And Logan, now, with Cody on our announce table 2675 02:39:28,225 --> 02:39:29,259 …era! 2676 02:39:30,427 --> 02:39:31,428 [groaning] 2677 02:39:33,230 --> 02:39:37,200 [Cole] Logan may be going for a pedigree. And Cody, though, fighting back! 2678 02:39:40,470 --> 02:39:42,205 How much does Cody have left now? 2679 02:39:43,573 --> 02:39:45,742 Cody off the barricade… 2680 02:39:45,809 --> 02:39:48,879 Cody [unintelligible] out of the announce table! 2681 02:39:52,115 --> 02:39:54,418 [Corey] I don't know who got the worst of that, 2682 02:39:54,484 --> 02:39:56,219 Cody's back or Logan's face. 2683 02:39:57,254 --> 02:40:00,891 Either way, both men are down. There is carnage, there is chaos. 2684 02:40:00,958 --> 02:40:02,392 [Cole] Here's the problem. 2685 02:40:02,459 --> 02:40:04,461 The already injured midsection of Rhodes 2686 02:40:04,661 --> 02:40:06,897 and Cody's going to go in and break the count. 2687 02:40:06,964 --> 02:40:09,166 Now how wise is this? Cody could have won. 2688 02:40:10,167 --> 02:40:13,403 [Corey] He is going to win a count out. Referee is at eight, nine! 2689 02:40:17,474 --> 02:40:21,011 Don't count, let me have it. Let me get him here. 2690 02:40:22,346 --> 02:40:24,648 -He needs to learn. -[Cole] What are you doing? 2691 02:40:25,816 --> 02:40:27,451 Now listen, I admire this. 2692 02:40:27,684 --> 02:40:31,521 I admire Cody wanting to beat Logan in the middle of the ring, fair and square 2693 02:40:31,588 --> 02:40:34,124 like we talked about earlier. But, come on, Corey. 2694 02:40:35,559 --> 02:40:39,696 [Corey] Listen, far be it from me to tell the Undisputed WWE Champion 2695 02:40:39,763 --> 02:40:45,035 how to compete in his match. Cody Rhodes obviously has plans for Logan Paul. 2696 02:40:45,202 --> 02:40:46,737 But Cody has got to be careful. 2697 02:40:46,803 --> 02:40:51,174 [Cole] You know what happens when you let someone stick around. That happens! 2698 02:40:51,642 --> 02:40:56,046 And now right hand by Logan. One lucky punch! 2699 02:40:56,113 --> 02:40:58,849 -[Corey] He's out, Cole. -[Cole] Cody is out. 2700 02:40:58,915 --> 02:41:03,453 The titanium-plated hand of Logan Paul, connecting. 2701 02:41:04,921 --> 02:41:05,922 Oh no. 2702 02:41:11,561 --> 02:41:13,797 -Not this again. -[Corey] Logan's gonna break 2703 02:41:13,864 --> 02:41:16,833 -the count again. -[Cole] Not this again. Logan Paul, 2704 02:41:18,001 --> 02:41:23,540 of course, Prime bottle in hand. Cody Rhodes on the Arabic announce desk. 2705 02:41:23,607 --> 02:41:25,742 Logan Paul, going for the… 2706 02:41:27,310 --> 02:41:31,314 -The final blow, here. -[Corey] We're going viral, Jeddah. 2707 02:41:34,484 --> 02:41:38,455 [Cole] Logan from the top rope through Cody, through the table! 2708 02:41:38,522 --> 02:41:41,191 Damn it! Damn it! Cody is crushed! 2709 02:41:43,293 --> 02:41:47,330 [Corey] That is it. That is it. Rhodes is not getting up. 2710 02:41:49,099 --> 02:41:53,003 [Cole] Cody couldn't breathe. He may have had broken ribs before that. 2711 02:41:53,070 --> 02:41:54,905 He definitely has them now. 2712 02:41:55,172 --> 02:41:59,976 [Corey] And it didn't have to be this way, Cole. Cody stopped the official's count. 2713 02:42:00,043 --> 02:42:03,413 -Cody Rhodes put himself in this position -[Cole] One hundred percent. 2714 02:42:03,680 --> 02:42:07,584 [Corey] Do you know who else did this, Cole? Roman Reigns at WrestleMania. 2715 02:42:08,185 --> 02:42:11,354 Roman couldn't contain his anger. And it cost him everything. 2716 02:42:11,421 --> 02:42:15,492 [Cole] And now Logan Paul from the top rope for the win. 2717 02:42:15,659 --> 02:42:21,364 Frog splash, cover! We're gonna crowd a new Champion. No! Cody kicked. 2718 02:42:25,202 --> 02:42:26,970 Logan can't believe it. 2719 02:42:28,238 --> 02:42:30,273 Cody Rhodes survives, 2720 02:42:31,241 --> 02:42:32,075 for now. 2721 02:42:38,381 --> 02:42:42,285 [Corey] Logan trying to psych himself up enough to continue the action. 2722 02:42:42,352 --> 02:42:44,855 [Cole] The bottom line, that was on instinct alone. 2723 02:42:46,623 --> 02:42:47,624 Get up, Cody! 2724 02:42:49,126 --> 02:42:53,497 [Cole] It may be just a matter of time before Logan can put Cody away here. 2725 02:42:54,831 --> 02:42:56,566 I hate you. 2726 02:42:58,101 --> 02:43:01,872 [Cole] And again. Back to the the ribs in the midsection of Rhodes. 2727 02:43:02,038 --> 02:43:03,707 The assault continues. 2728 02:43:04,274 --> 02:43:06,109 [groaning] 2729 02:43:08,345 --> 02:43:10,747 [Corey] Turnbuckle, able to get the boot up in time. 2730 02:43:10,814 --> 02:43:13,016 But I don't know how much was behind the boot. 2731 02:43:13,083 --> 02:43:17,254 -Cody Rhodes looks borderline ineffective. -[Cole] He's trying… 2732 02:43:17,654 --> 02:43:19,156 Trying to dig down deep here. 2733 02:43:19,222 --> 02:43:22,759 Trying to will himself to continue on in this matchup. 2734 02:43:25,362 --> 02:43:28,765 [Corey] Reversal by Logan Paul. Reversal-- Oh, no! Ryan Tran caught 2735 02:43:28,832 --> 02:43:31,501 -between Rhodes and the buckle. -[Cole] Paul with a splash! 2736 02:43:31,568 --> 02:43:34,271 -The official as well. -[Corey] How can it get worse for Cody? 2737 02:43:34,337 --> 02:43:36,940 [Cole] The officials down. Cody Rhodes, now. 2738 02:43:38,742 --> 02:43:42,012 -[Corey] Could we see it? -[Cole] Now Cody's going for it. 2739 02:43:43,013 --> 02:43:44,247 Ooh! Vertebreaker! 2740 02:43:44,314 --> 02:43:47,117 But the official's down. There's nobody to make the count. 2741 02:43:47,184 --> 02:43:51,154 Rhodes may win the matchup. One, two, three! 2742 02:43:51,221 --> 02:43:55,158 [Corey] And again, Michael Cole. This is all Cody's own doing. 2743 02:43:55,458 --> 02:43:57,661 He didn't need to, but this is what happened. 2744 02:43:58,962 --> 02:44:01,464 [Cole] Cody could've ended this matchup a while ago. 2745 02:44:02,232 --> 02:44:04,668 He wanted to beat Logan in the center of the ring. 2746 02:44:04,901 --> 02:44:07,637 Very admirable for the Champion to want that. 2747 02:44:07,704 --> 02:44:08,705 I'm sorry. 2748 02:44:09,940 --> 02:44:12,642 Ryan, come on, man. You gotta finish this. 2749 02:44:14,244 --> 02:44:16,446 [Cole] But if you wanna survive long as Champion, 2750 02:44:16,513 --> 02:44:18,481 sometimes you gotta do what you don't want to do. 2751 02:44:18,548 --> 02:44:22,419 Oh! And a low blow by Logan Paul. 2752 02:44:25,889 --> 02:44:29,593 A blatant low blow drops the Champion. 2753 02:44:31,394 --> 02:44:35,832 -And he still got the damn knuckles. -[Corey] Again, again. 2754 02:44:36,399 --> 02:44:39,536 [Cole] And there's nothing the official could do about it. 2755 02:44:39,603 --> 02:44:41,238 Logan Paul said: "I'm sorry." 2756 02:44:41,304 --> 02:44:42,973 Brass knuckles in hand, 2757 02:44:44,241 --> 02:44:45,709 about to use them. 2758 02:44:47,210 --> 02:44:50,513 That's Ibrahim! He's the guest ring announcer! 2759 02:44:51,781 --> 02:44:54,284 Tried to drag Logan Paul out of the ring. 2760 02:44:54,951 --> 02:44:56,786 Who the hell are you? 2761 02:44:59,956 --> 02:45:02,125 -[Cole] Miss with the right hand! -…bitch! 2762 02:45:03,526 --> 02:45:05,996 [Cole] A little payback. Crossroads. 2763 02:45:10,967 --> 02:45:13,470 -[Corey] Look at the intensity. -[Cole] Crossroads. 2764 02:45:13,536 --> 02:45:18,808 [Corey] A fire in the the eyes of the Undisputed WWE Champion! 2765 02:45:20,377 --> 02:45:21,778 [Cole] Crossroads. 2766 02:45:23,747 --> 02:45:26,483 -[crowd] One! Two! Three! -[Cole] Cody! Rhodes! Champion! 2767 02:45:26,549 --> 02:45:28,585 -[crowd cheering] -[bell ringing] 2768 02:45:28,652 --> 02:45:30,487 [rock music] 2769 02:45:30,987 --> 02:45:34,691 [Ibrahim] Here is your winner! It's still 2770 02:45:35,258 --> 02:45:40,897 the Undisputed WWE Champion, 2771 02:45:41,298 --> 02:45:47,337 the American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes! 2772 02:45:47,837 --> 02:45:52,509 [Cole] Corey, the bottom line is this. Logan Paul continues to impress. 2773 02:45:52,709 --> 02:45:55,111 Despite the fact he tried to use knuckles tonight. 2774 02:45:55,178 --> 02:45:58,148 In fact, used them on one occasion. He continues to impress. 2775 02:45:58,214 --> 02:46:00,884 But we learned a lot about the American Nightmare, 2776 02:46:00,951 --> 02:46:04,387 -Cody Rhodes, tonight. -[Corey] This is what Cody Rhodes wanted. 2777 02:46:05,322 --> 02:46:06,489 [crowd singing] Woah! 2778 02:46:06,556 --> 02:46:09,459 [Corey] Cody Rhodes knew that when the chips were down 2779 02:46:09,526 --> 02:46:11,061 at King and Queen of the Ring, 2780 02:46:11,127 --> 02:46:13,897 in the main event, this was an opportunity. 2781 02:46:14,064 --> 02:46:18,868 This was a chance for Cody to reach out to the WWE Universe, 2782 02:46:19,202 --> 02:46:22,005 to connect with the WWE Universe 2783 02:46:22,072 --> 02:46:28,411 and to solidify his reign as Undisputed WWE Champion. 2784 02:46:28,945 --> 02:46:32,382 [Cole] Our guest ring announcer tonight came into play. 2785 02:46:33,383 --> 02:46:36,653 But in the end, Cody Rhodes continues 2786 02:46:36,720 --> 02:46:40,757 his reign as the Undisputed WWE Champion. 2787 02:46:40,824 --> 02:46:43,827 -Hell of a match. -[Corey] No doubt about it. 2788 02:46:45,428 --> 02:46:46,663 Let's take a look at some 2789 02:46:46,730 --> 02:46:49,666 of the more spectacular moments. How about this? Cody cutter 2790 02:46:49,733 --> 02:46:53,103 off of the barricade onto the announce table. 2791 02:46:53,470 --> 02:46:56,673 And things would get even worse as the match progressed. 2792 02:46:56,740 --> 02:47:00,276 Logan Paul leaving it all on the line. 2793 02:47:00,477 --> 02:47:03,847 Frog splash through the Arabic announce table 2794 02:47:04,014 --> 02:47:06,249 and through our WWE Champion. 2795 02:47:07,617 --> 02:47:11,087 [Cole] Logan Paul continues to impress. 2796 02:47:13,757 --> 02:47:17,627 [Corey] And Logan would look to end things 2797 02:47:17,694 --> 02:47:22,766 with another frog splash, this time inside of the ring. 2798 02:47:24,501 --> 02:47:25,502 But much to the… 2799 02:47:28,171 --> 02:47:33,276 happiness of the challenger, Paul would receive another opportunity 2800 02:47:33,610 --> 02:47:35,211 and looked to finish the job. 2801 02:47:35,278 --> 02:47:40,750 But Ibrahim Al Hajjaj, Saudi comedian and megastar, 2802 02:47:41,785 --> 02:47:46,189 risked a lot by helping Cody. But boy, did it pay off. 2803 02:47:46,556 --> 02:47:51,661 Not one, not two, but three trips to the crossroads. 2804 02:47:51,728 --> 02:47:54,964 -[bell ringing] -[Corey] For Logan Paul, it was not easy. 2805 02:47:55,498 --> 02:47:59,369 But Cody Rhodes never wants it that way. 2806 02:48:01,704 --> 02:48:04,941 Cody Rhodes remains on the top of the mountain. 2807 02:48:06,543 --> 02:48:12,549 -[unintelligible conversation] -[rock music] 2808 02:48:14,451 --> 02:48:15,852 [Corey] What a moment 2809 02:48:16,653 --> 02:48:18,888 for the American Nightmare. 2810 02:48:21,391 --> 02:48:24,360 [Cole] As he celebrates with the WWE fans, 2811 02:48:25,028 --> 02:48:29,165 Logan Paul, of course, disappointed and upset with the loss. 2812 02:48:29,732 --> 02:48:34,204 When Cody Rhodes celebrates, the American Nightmare 2813 02:48:34,270 --> 02:48:40,977 is still your Undisputed WWE Champion. Good night, everybody. 2814 02:48:41,144 --> 02:48:44,013 From Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 2815 02:48:46,015 --> 02:48:52,856 [rock music] 2816 02:49:05,635 --> 02:49:09,973 [crowd singing along] 2817 02:49:12,709 --> 02:49:16,279 [announcer] Tonight in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 2818 02:49:17,013 --> 02:49:22,852 It's no longer about how far you've come but how high you will ascend. 2819 02:49:23,353 --> 02:49:26,623 This is King and Queen of the Ring. 2820 02:49:28,658 --> 02:49:32,462 [Corey] Valkyria versus Jax for the Queen of the Ring. 2821 02:49:33,463 --> 02:49:36,733 ♪ Now I question if I'm good enough ♪ 2822 02:49:36,799 --> 02:49:39,536 ♪ Every time that it gets tough ♪ 2823 02:49:39,602 --> 02:49:41,738 ♪ It’s so dumb ♪ 2824 02:49:42,872 --> 02:49:45,241 [Cole] Nia is the Queen of the Ring! 2825 02:49:46,543 --> 02:49:49,712 Triple Threat match for the Intercontinental Championship. 2826 02:49:49,779 --> 02:49:51,281 Stick with the plan! 2827 02:49:52,215 --> 02:49:55,785 ♪ You won’t see me ever again ♪ 2828 02:49:57,420 --> 02:50:00,590 ♪ Breaking from all the thoughts That are in your head ♪ 2829 02:50:00,657 --> 02:50:06,696 ♪ Replacing you with me instead I won’t see you ever again ♪ 2830 02:50:06,930 --> 02:50:10,900 [Cole] Becky Lynch defends the Women's World Championship 2831 02:50:10,967 --> 02:50:12,402 against Liv Morgan. 2832 02:50:14,504 --> 02:50:16,539 What is this damn fool doing here? 2833 02:50:17,207 --> 02:50:18,908 DDT on the chair! 2834 02:50:19,676 --> 02:50:21,844 Liv Morgan's the Champion. 2835 02:50:25,982 --> 02:50:29,352 [Corey] Orton versus Gunther for King of the Ring. 2836 02:50:30,220 --> 02:50:33,656 -[rock music] -[crowd cheering] 2837 02:50:40,597 --> 02:50:43,099 -[Cole] Gunther is King of the ring! -[bell ringing] 2838 02:50:46,302 --> 02:50:50,340 [Corey] Cody Rhodes defends his Undisputed WWE Championship 2839 02:50:50,406 --> 02:50:51,841 against Logan Paul. 2840 02:50:53,343 --> 02:50:59,482 ♪ Replacing you with me instead I won’t see you ever again ♪ 2841 02:51:01,751 --> 02:51:04,988 ♪ Breaking from all the thoughts That are in your head ♪ 2842 02:51:05,655 --> 02:51:11,194 ♪ Replacing you with me instead I won’t see you ever again ♪ 2843 02:51:25,275 --> 02:51:31,014 -[rock music] -♪ Ooh ♪ 2844 02:51:39,255 --> 02:51:40,657 Subtitles: Victoria Ruggieri Rocio Dikun & Rocio Sileo r again ♪