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WWE Smackdown June 27th 2025 Full Show (Part-1)
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00:00:00Now, forever, together.
00:00:25This is the capital of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
00:00:28It's Rion, home to more than 7 million people.
00:00:31It's the largest city in the kingdom.
00:00:34We'll spend the next two days in the state-of-the-art kingdom arena.
00:00:37It's housed international football matches, heavyweight boxing title bouts,
00:00:41and for the first time this weekend, WWE.
00:00:44And ladies and gentlemen, you are looking live
00:01:05in the jam-packed kingdom arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
00:01:10WWE fans are ready for Friday night SmackDown.
00:01:17The WWE Women's Champion is here.
00:01:20It's Tiffany time.
00:01:22Tiffany Stratton defends her title against her one-time bestie,
00:01:25the woman she took the title from, none other than Nia Jax.
00:01:30But tonight, it's last woman standing, incapacitating her opponent
00:01:33until she can't make it to her feet by a count of 10,
00:01:37and you'll be the champion.
00:01:39The Street Profits are here, but boy, oh boy,
00:01:42do the champs have their work cut out for them tonight.
00:01:45They defend against the mysterious, the dangerous, eerie,
00:01:49Wyatt Six on SmackDown.
00:01:51She's the current Women's United States Champion.
00:01:56Zelina Vega claims she'll do whatever it takes
00:01:58to keep her first singles title.
00:02:00But upstart, Julia stands in her way.
00:02:05Julia has targeted Vega for weeks.
00:02:07Tonight, she finally gets the United States Championship shot
00:02:11she's been waiting for.
00:02:14Tomorrow is the finals of the Queen of the Ring tournament
00:02:17from SmackDown.
00:02:18She's the Storm, Jade Cargill, and she's here tonight.
00:02:22And from Monday Night Raw, her opponent tomorrow,
00:02:25none other than the Empress of tomorrow,
00:02:27hoping to become a queen, Asuka, Jade Cargill,
00:02:30here live tonight on Friday Night SmackDown.
00:02:34And one day, I know that we never played it.
00:02:36Hey.
00:02:37One, two, three, four, five, five.
00:02:41Yes, Chef!
00:02:41Rest in my time.
00:02:48I'm free.
00:03:04But when I let get your soul
00:03:07Every spot I'm under control
00:03:10Do it all to get them on the beat
00:03:15Crowd is here, about to blow
00:03:19The people need to start the show
00:03:22At the time of life, the world will hold
00:03:27When I was younger
00:03:34Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome
00:03:39The American Nightmare
00:03:41Cody Rhodes
00:03:44What a rousing ovation
00:03:53For the former undisputed WWE Champion
00:03:59Cody Rhodes who finds himself tomorrow night in the finals of the King of the Ring Tournament Wave
00:04:12Monday night on Raw
00:04:13A semi-final match against Jey Uso
00:04:15What a match it was
00:04:16Oh man, what a bomb burner
00:04:18And just when it looked like Jey was gonna hit that big old splash
00:04:22Cody Rhodes found that top gear
00:04:25Only he can hit
00:04:27Connected with a crossroads
00:04:30To advance to tomorrow's King of the Ring Final
00:04:35At night of champions
00:04:36And of course being great friends
00:04:38With Jey Uso
00:04:39Major show of respect between these two champs
00:04:43Post-match
00:04:44Well hello again everybody
00:04:49I'm on Friday Night Smackdown this week
00:04:51I'm glad to be back
00:04:52Michael Cole alongside Wade Barrett
00:04:54Wade, are you ready for a great weekend?
00:04:56Oh, it's gonna be so good
00:04:57It's 110 degrees Fahrenheit outside
00:05:00I think we're gonna top it inside this arena
00:05:02Because we've got some hot action coming your way
00:05:05Well ladies and gentlemen
00:05:06Let's check in with our Arabic announced team
00:05:09Here's Tut and Faisal
00:05:10Good one
00:05:27Good one
00:05:57I thought Cody had something to say
00:06:12I thought he had something to say
00:06:13Last week and he kept getting interrupted
00:06:15Spot the feet
00:06:27I have a voice that is the saviour
00:06:30It's the love and the love to hate
00:06:33I have a voice that has the knowledge
00:06:36And the power to go fake
00:06:39I hear voices talking
00:06:43I see people talking
00:06:46I hear people talking
00:06:49I feel tension
00:06:51I have a voice that is the one
00:06:54Pretty incredible scene here tonight
00:07:06In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
00:07:08Randy Orton takes on Cody Rhodes tomorrow night
00:07:10That's because Orton knocked off Sammy last week
00:07:13And Sammy, the nearly man
00:07:15Came within milliseconds of victory in the semi-final
00:07:20But then the Viper did
00:07:22What the Viper tends to do
00:07:24One RKO missed
00:07:26And then Sammy's aim went for Broke
00:07:29And an RKO out of nowhere
00:07:31Connecting to seal Randy Orton's place
00:07:35In the final tomorrow
00:07:36At Night of Champions
00:07:38Where he will face Cody Rhodes
00:07:41To become King of the Ring
00:07:43He's a hero
00:07:44He's a hero
00:07:45I see darkness falling
00:07:47I hear voices calling
00:07:50I feel darkness crawling
00:07:53I see faith has fallen
00:07:56I know the voices are higher
00:07:58They can't breathe
00:08:00They understand
00:08:01They can't breathe
00:08:03They can't breathe
00:08:04They can't breathe
00:08:06They can't breathe
00:08:08They can't breathe
00:08:09They can't breathe
00:08:10They can't breathe
00:08:11They can't breathe
00:08:12They can't breathe
00:08:13They can't breathe
00:08:14They can't breathe
00:08:15They can't breathe
00:08:16They can't breathe
00:08:17They can't breathe
00:09:48I'm feeling you all feel the same way I do.
00:09:51If you and Jey Uso aren't in the running for match of the year come slammy time, then something is wrong in this world.
00:10:01Hell of a match, dude, on Raw.
00:10:04It was a pleasure to watch.
00:10:06Now, that being said, the reason why I'm out here is because...
00:10:13Ladies and gentlemen, those watching globally on Netflix,
00:10:39we apologize for the last 30 of the next technical difficulties here in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,
00:10:44but we are about to get going with the rest of the show.
00:10:47And I also apologize that the first face you had to see when we came back on was this man, Wade Barrett.
00:10:51Oh, well, this never happens when Joe Tess is sat there, by the way.
00:10:56Bring back Joe Tess ASAP.
00:10:57Tonight, let's give Jimmy one more opportunity to come back to the family, okay?
00:11:17Since he's all alone, all right?
00:11:20Go out there and remind him what it's like to have no body, to have no backup, okay?
00:11:29Take care of Jimmy.
00:11:31And tomorrow night, I'm going to take care of Jimmy.
00:11:35It's time to take off of me.
00:11:36And after this weekend, everyone will see that we are just getting started.
00:11:48All right?
00:11:49Let's go, baby.
00:11:56And Jimmy Uso, indeed, goes all alone.
00:12:00Big Jim's got his work cut out for him tonight, Wade.
00:12:30Yes, he does.
00:12:32JC Mateo is a massive, massive problem, and he's out tonight to teach Big Jim a lesson
00:12:39in how it feels to be alone.
00:12:44Keep your nose out of our business, says Solo Shakoa.
00:12:49Jimmy, JC, next on SmackDown.
00:13:00Walked into my life just like a dream.
00:13:14Feel your heart feel like a dream.
00:15:36Jimmy Uso going to battle with a monster of his own tonight.
00:15:41And his opponent, accompanied by Kolo Sokoa from Honolulu, Hawaii.
00:16:04Weighing in at 265 pounds, J.C. Matteo!
00:16:12But Wade, you heard the warning earlier from Solo Sokoa to Jimmy Uso, stay out of our business.
00:16:20It's going to be tough to go it alone.
00:16:23And we'll show you what he's talking about.
00:16:27This was last week on Friday Night SmackDown.
00:16:29The double team by J.C. and Solo.
00:16:32Doing a number on Jacob Fatu when Jimmy Uso hit the scene.
00:16:37Made the save, albeit too briefly, but just as Solo and J.C. thought they had stirred the tide.
00:16:45Back bounces the Samoan werewolf.
00:16:49Spring into life, leaving Solo and Matteo scrambling for the exits.
00:16:53And, of course, Solo Sokoa tomorrow night at Night of Champions will take on Jacob Fatu for the United States Championship.
00:17:05There's J.C. Matteo, the powerhouse for Solo Sokoa.
00:17:10Of course, Solo, the younger brother of that man, Jimmy Uso, as we get set to go in this matchup tonight.
00:17:17Jimmy Uso.
00:17:17And the power of Matteo.
00:17:19I was going to ask you, what is it about J.C. Matteo that makes him so dangerous?
00:17:23Well, he's just a bundle of muscle, isn't he?
00:17:25He's got that low center of gravity.
00:17:27He's got massive experience around the world where he's conquered the U.S., he's conquered Japan.
00:17:32And now with the guidance of Solo Sokoa, they're looking to conquer the entirety of WWE.
00:17:38Yeah, referee Charles Robinson admonishing J.C. Matteo, who is beating down Jimmy in the corner.
00:17:43But Jimmy fights back with the right hand, and then a chop down to the chest.
00:17:47Jimmy Uso.
00:17:47Trying to pave his own way as a singles competitor here in WWE, much like his brother made of it, Jey Uso, as Jim takes the fight to Matteo.
00:17:55You're right, one-half of statistically the greatest tag team in history.
00:18:00Look at the match that in the singles ranks.
00:18:03But good luck against this absolute earth mover that is J.C. Matteo.
00:18:08Yeah, never openweight champion in New Japan, a three-time IWGP tag team champion as well.
00:18:16J.C. Matteo, an Olympian from Guam in 2004.
00:18:19So not only is he a powerhouse, he's a tremendous technical wrestler.
00:18:24These two competed against each other on SmackDown about three weeks ago with Jimmy getting the win on the occasion,
00:18:31thanks to a major outside interference that backfired from Solo, hoping to fix that this evening, of course.
00:18:38And Jimmy Uso now, and...
00:18:45Solo Sokoa standing in front of Matteo.
00:18:51And now Jimmy Uso, the distraction by Solo Sokoa.
00:19:09Matteo tried to take advantage.
00:19:11It was the distraction from Sokoa.
00:19:13The truth is Sokoa really wants to recruit Jimmy back into the family.
00:19:17One last opportunity, the offers keep coming, the olive branches keep coming,
00:19:23but Jimmy says nay, and he might regret that now.
00:19:26Well, Solo Sokoa obviously understands the importance of the numbers game.
00:19:31Solo had Jacob Fatu in the fold until back at Money the Bank when Jacob turned on Solo Sokoa, costing him the contract.
00:19:38It's rather ironic that he's called Solo because he has been anything but during his time in WWE.
00:19:44You're right, the numbers game has been so effective, and part of that is how effective J.C. Mateo has been with that distraction from Solo.
00:19:54Yeah, tremendous spinning suplex by Mateo, and Solo Sokoa talking trash to brother Jimmy.
00:20:01If you're Jimmy Uso, Wade, at some point do you think about maybe getting back into the fold with family?
00:20:06You absolutely do.
00:20:07But Jimmy has been searching for some career direction of late.
00:20:10He's been taking whatever fights are available.
00:20:13He's had to be a gym of all trades, if you will.
00:20:17And right now, he's just not getting the kind of success we're used to from Jimmy Uso, as we saw for years in the tag game.
00:20:24A gym of all trades.
00:20:25You like that one, didn't you?
00:20:26I've been working on that one on the play.
00:20:28I do a lot of flying around the world, and sometimes I sit there and come up with brilliant things like that.
00:20:33Gym of all trades.
00:20:34Put that on the teacher.
00:20:35Oh, and Jimmy Uso, fighting back with the right hand, and now a chop to Mateo.
00:20:40Mateo's like a powder keg, isn't he?
00:20:43Just an absolute battering ram of a human being.
00:20:47Yeah, look at that.
00:20:48Yeet, everyone.
00:20:49Wrong guy, J.C.
00:20:50That's J's thing.
00:20:52You mentioned the Usos, Jimmy and J, perhaps one of the greatest tag teams in WWE history.
00:20:59One time, 622 days as SmackDown Tag Team Champions.
00:21:03Still a record.
00:21:04Eight-time Tag Team Champions, Jimmy Uso.
00:21:07I think that is a record that will never be beaten.
00:21:11That Uso record of holding those championships.
00:21:14But that's the last thing on Jim's mind right now.
00:21:17And Jimmy Uso taking the fight to J.C. Mateo in this matchup.
00:21:31Solo Sokoa is at ringside as he prepares for the United States Championship match.
00:21:36And Jacob Fatu tomorrow night at Night of Champions.
00:21:39And look at the power of Mateo just planting Jimmy Uso.
00:21:42Got an ability to manhandle human beings that should be illegal.
00:21:47Absolute freak genetics as the mockery of Big Jim Uso continues.
00:21:53And that offer.
00:21:54And look at the standing.
00:21:55Whoa!
00:21:55Assault now.
00:21:57And Mateo into the cover.
00:21:58Going to hook the leg and a kick out.
00:22:00It reminds me a lot of Taz, a former partner of mine,
00:22:06and also a great in-ring competitor in ACW and here in the WWE as well.
00:22:12Low center of gravity.
00:22:14Tremendous ability with suplexes and throws.
00:22:17A powerhouse powder keg as I described him before.
00:22:21J.C. Mateo is so well-rounded.
00:22:23He can throw in a standing moonsault whenever he wants to.
00:22:26Really is a hybrid level superstar with all the power of your favorite powerhouses from history.
00:22:31Jimmy Uso trying to build some momentum here up to the top rope.
00:22:36Now Jimmy with a corkscrew taking out Mateo.
00:22:39Both men down.
00:22:41Little Uso in the wind there and now panic in the eyes of Solo.
00:22:44J.C. Mateo has tried time and time again during this match and in the preceding weeks
00:22:50to get Jimmy Uso back in the fold.
00:22:53So far it's been a no.
00:22:54Yeah, jam-packed crowd here tonight.
00:22:56Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom Arena.
00:22:58First time WWE has played this state-of-the-art facility
00:23:02that's hosted international soccer matches and heavyweight boxing matches.
00:23:06Now Jimmy Uso and Mateo kicking things off on SmackDown
00:23:10and a big right hand by Jimmy.
00:23:13Mateo misses wildly.
00:23:15Jimmy went up for the Samoan drop, just didn't have enough.
00:23:21And Jimmy will catch him on the ear.
00:23:23And Mateo stumbles to the corner.
00:23:25Yeah, you're not going to match power for power with J.C. Mateo,
00:23:29but I don't care how big you are, that kick to the temple is going to drop anyone.
00:23:33Man, Jimmy going to back it up in the corner.
00:23:38Shades of the late great Umaga.
00:23:43Skull of J.C. Mateo bouncing around now with every shot.
00:23:47And that kick drives Mateo outside the ring and Solo Sokoa is not happy.
00:23:52Right hand man getting dropped by his big bro.
00:23:55Suicide dive, the shoulder into Mateo and drops him.
00:23:59So much has been taken out of big Jim right now.
00:24:01Now that man is in pain, but he's got the advantage here.
00:24:06Needs to make it count.
00:24:07But that is a big frame to try and throw back in the ring.
00:24:14And a Solo Sokoa grabbing the leg of Jimmy Uso.
00:24:17The official was dealing with Mateo.
00:24:19As Jimmy was looking to go up top perhaps for the Uso splash.
00:24:26And that momentary distraction by Solo allowed Mateo to make it to his feet.
00:24:31Jimmy's got to roll through now.
00:24:33And J.C. Mateo, look at this.
00:24:36Good night, Jimmy.
00:24:38Cover.
00:24:39Off the tour of the islands.
00:24:41J.C. Mateo with the win.
00:24:43Here is your winner, J.C. Mateo.
00:24:53What a pivotal distraction from Solo Sokoa it was.
00:24:57One window.
00:24:58And J.C. Mateo capitalizes for the tour of the islands.
00:25:04One of the most devastating moves we've seen on SmackDown in some time.
00:25:09And Solo Sokoa and his now one-man army next to him get the job done tonight.
00:25:16One of the most devastating moves we've seen on SmackDown in some time.
00:25:46One of the most devastating moves we've seen on SmackDown in some time.
00:25:53An offer Jimmy couldn't refuse.
00:25:55And from behind, J.C. Mateo attacking Jimmy Uso.
00:25:59Wade Solo offering Jimmy an opportunity to come back into the fold.
00:26:03And Jimmy said, hell no.
00:26:05Here's what you could have won.
00:26:07You could be part of this.
00:26:09Beating the hell out of folds like Wade did.
00:26:12Oh, hold on.
00:26:13a little deja vu
00:26:17this time it's
00:26:19Jacob Fatou
00:26:20coming to Jimmy Uso's aid
00:26:23and the United States champion goes right after
00:26:25J.C. Mattel
00:26:26perhaps repaying the fame it's a big jam from
00:26:29last week
00:26:30now staring
00:26:33off at the man he defends the United
00:26:35States championship against
00:26:37tomorrow night
00:26:38a man who used to say I love you solo
00:26:43has his enforcer and now
00:26:45bitter enemies as solo
00:26:47Sokoa decides to wait
00:26:49till tomorrow night
00:26:50without the numbers game it ain't so
00:26:53easy is it especially
00:26:55against the Samoan
00:26:57werewolf with blood lost
00:26:59in his eyes
00:27:00and Jacob Fatou
00:27:08with a massive moonshot
00:27:11to Mateo
00:27:12see you tomorrow night solo
00:27:15and now
00:27:37Jimmy Uso shoving solo out of harm's way
00:27:41to deliver a kick
00:27:42Jimmy Uso shoving
00:27:44Jacob Fatou out of harm's way
00:27:47to deliver a kick
00:27:47to solo Sokoa
00:27:49Fatou and Jim have had major issues
00:27:55over recent months
00:27:56but they are cousins
00:27:57perhaps one good turn
00:27:59deserved another
00:28:00tomorrow night
00:28:03by two
00:28:04solo
00:28:05for the United States
00:28:06championship
00:28:07okay
00:28:11so why it's winning tag team titles
00:28:14would mean the end
00:28:15of the division
00:28:16we built
00:28:16as the leaders of this tag team division
00:28:20we cannot allow the hard work
00:28:21that we put into this
00:28:23what are you all laughing at?
00:28:25guys look
00:28:26I know we haven't been the easiest to deal with
00:28:28we can talk about that later
00:28:29we'll talk about that later
00:28:30tonight is about the survival
00:28:32of the tag team division
00:28:33our
00:28:34tag team
00:28:35look guys
00:28:39if the Wyatts win tonight
00:28:41then none of you
00:28:42not one
00:28:43has a chance
00:28:44at winning those tag team titles
00:28:46for the foreseeable future
00:28:48I can hear you
00:28:50all the way down the hall
00:28:51what are you talking about?
00:28:52what is going on?
00:28:52we
00:28:53are trying to motivate
00:28:54this whole tag team division
00:28:56to come together
00:28:57and fight
00:28:58against the Wyatts
00:29:00because apparently
00:29:01we are the only ones
00:29:02who give a damn
00:29:03about this division
00:29:04because sir
00:29:04you
00:29:05do
00:29:06not
00:29:07Nick
00:29:08why would you give the Wyatts
00:29:09a tag team title shot?
00:29:11they're running crazy
00:29:11they agree
00:29:12they're running crazy
00:29:13over it
00:29:14your show
00:29:15we need you
00:29:16to do something
00:29:17they all agree
00:29:17listen to what
00:29:18we do
00:29:18you want me to do something
00:29:19you're right
00:29:20I will do something
00:29:21okay
00:29:21what do you got?
00:29:24cook something up
00:29:25okay
00:29:25I like it
00:29:26what is this
00:29:27wait wait wait
00:29:28listen
00:29:28how would you
00:29:29like to find
00:29:30a tag team partner
00:29:31for tonight
00:29:32and have a tag team
00:29:33match against
00:29:34DIY
00:29:35no no
00:29:36no
00:29:36bad idea
00:29:37what do you do
00:29:38bad idea
00:29:39who
00:29:41stupid
00:29:42shut up
00:29:44shut up
00:29:44you're gonna find
00:29:45stupid idea
00:29:46that's not what we're doing here
00:29:47this isn't even here
00:29:49get him
00:29:50this isn't here
00:29:51hey
00:29:54Zerina
00:29:54you
00:29:55are you
00:29:56wearing that
00:29:57wearing that
00:29:58you
00:30:00I've been using my name and I've been trying to get the name.
00:30:04You've been trying to fight yourself.
00:30:08You've been trying to fight yourself.
00:30:11You've been talking about such things.
00:30:14But you're all the same.
00:30:16I'm not going to get you.
00:30:17You're taking care of yourself.
00:30:20You're taking care of yourself.
00:30:22But I'm not here for you.
00:30:26You're taking care of yourself.
00:30:30You act like the title belongs to you.
00:30:34I will prove it does not.
00:30:39Julia, where I come from, if you have a problem with somebody,
00:30:43you go out to the street and you handle it.
00:30:45But the streets weren't made for everybody.
00:30:47That's why they made sidewalks.
00:30:48For girls like you who like to do sneak attacks.
00:30:52I have suffered and starved and sacrificed everything
00:30:56for this championship.
00:30:57So if you want this, you are going to have to pry it from my cold, dead body.
00:31:03So just like you are going to use me to establish your dominance here,
00:31:06show why I am going to use you, show why I am the United States Champion.
00:31:16The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is for the Women's United States Championship.
00:31:25Introducing first, from Queens, New York, she is the Women's United States Champion, Selena Vega.
00:31:38I believe that's a King Cobra outfit that Selena is parading to the ring in.
00:31:44See the fangs.
00:31:45Wow.
00:31:46Very perceptive, Michael Cole.
00:31:47Well, nonetheless, Selena Julia for the United States Championship.
00:31:49But witness the worst of the worst dinosaurs in Jurassic World's rebirth only in theaters Wednesday.
00:32:01Here's a behind the scenes look at the heart pounding new film.
00:32:06The very proud Selena Vega, the Women's United States Champion set to defend her title here on SmackDown.
00:32:12The very proud Selena Vega, the Women's United States Champion set to defend her title here on SmackDown.
00:32:42The very proud Selena Vega, the Women's United States Champion set to defend her title here on SmackDown.
00:33:12The beautiful madness.
00:33:17The way she has targeted Selena Vega for many weeks now, this being the most important matchup of Julia's career at WWE to this point.
00:33:27Yeah, and what did she just call the United States Championship?
00:33:30A stepping stone.
00:33:32That is kind of a slap in the face to every great champion who has ever held the Women's United States Championship or indeed the Men's United States Champion.
00:33:42But I like that.
00:33:43That's a costness.
00:33:44That's an assuredness.
00:33:46That I'm not just here to win one title on SmackDown.
00:33:49SmackDown.
00:33:50I'm here for everything.
00:33:51I'm here to run this show.
00:33:53Oh, Jesus.
00:33:54Already won the NXT Women's Championship.
00:33:57The United States title next in her sight.
00:33:59And I have no doubt, after watching this woman over the last number of years raise,
00:34:03that she will indeed be a world champion at one point in her career here at WWE.
00:34:08Yeah, world champion, United States champion, tag champion, Royal Rumble winner.
00:34:14Just keep adding those accolades to the list.
00:34:17There are massive expectations on the shoulders of Julia, but even those aren't as big as the expectations she puts on herself.
00:34:27Well, that woman there, Selena Vega, four years ago, won the Queen of the Ring tournament back in 2021.
00:34:35So this weekend, of course, means a lot to Selena.
00:34:39Back in April of this year, Selena Vega beat Chelsea Green to win her first singles championship at WWE.
00:34:47She was so emotional that night.
00:34:49It meant so much to her weight.
00:34:50And she's been a very proud champion over the past couple of months and intends to keep going.
00:34:55She said she wants to get the SummerSlam.
00:34:57Here's the interesting thing.
00:34:58For the past two months, it has been all about the Green regime.
00:35:03Chelsea Green at Alataka.
00:35:05Cover again.
00:35:06The United States champion.
00:35:08Finally, Selena seems to have covered.
00:35:11Shrugged them off.
00:35:13And immediately a new challenge.
00:35:15And again, just steps up.
00:35:17Selena Vega.
00:35:19Looking for a quick win here as is Julia.
00:35:20Now, both women exchanging kicks and both women down in the early going of this matchup.
00:35:26Those women rumbled there.
00:35:28But immediately back up.
00:35:30It's got a motivation.
00:35:32That championship will give any competitor.
00:35:35Shake off the cobwebs.
00:35:36A nice duplex by Julia who in her career have knocked off the likes of Roxanne Perez, Stephanie Vaquer, Jordan Grace who will now face JC Jane at Evolution for the NXT women's title.
00:35:50Grace winning a big matchup this past week as Selena Vega delivers a knee to Julia.
00:35:56And now, Selena who's very comfortable going up top and flying wave.
00:36:00Yeah, well, Selena is the underdog in pretty much every match.
00:36:04Uh-oh, but Selena may have hurt her knee.
00:36:06Selena Vega may have tweaked her knee, folks.
00:36:08Well, this could be a concerning, uh, problem perhaps for Selena Vega.
00:36:19It looked like she landed awkwardly when she took out Julia coming off the ring at that point.
00:36:24And we'll see if it affects Selena at all in this matchup.
00:36:27The old wardrobe malfunction in the process, but quickly back on the offense.
00:36:32Oh, don't speak too soon.
00:36:34And the power of Julia is coming to the floor once again.
00:36:37But again, she's got to get Selena Vega in the ring.
00:36:40Champion's advantage in this match.
00:36:42Julia's got to pin or submit Vega to win the championship.
00:36:46Fascinating about Julia.
00:36:48She's so intense when on the attack.
00:36:50But in those brief windows in between, it's kind of lackadaisical.
00:36:55She kind of slows it down, enjoys it.
00:36:57And that is the beauty and the madness combined.
00:37:00She can get caught just like she did there into the Hurricanrana by Selena.
00:37:04And now looking for a 6-1-9 to pay homage to her mentor, Rey Mysterio and Julia.
00:37:11Wow, Selena got a broken nose as she hit the ropes hard.
00:37:15Let's go with that broken hip slash knee or whatever happened earlier on that moonsault on the outside.
00:37:20Now Vega, the kick of her own.
00:37:24The feisty Selena Vega believes she's an unbreakable force.
00:37:29She's conquered so many obstacles in her career.
00:37:34Oh, this could be really ugly, Cole.
00:37:35Keep your eye out here.
00:37:36Potential neckbreaker.
00:37:38Oh, a neckbreaker off the apron and Julia in firm control of the champion.
00:37:44Neckbreaker just doesn't do that particular version of it justice.
00:37:49Selena Vega in the opening four minutes of this match has been really battered from pillar to post.
00:37:56Does not look the same as Selena Vega who walked out here.
00:37:59Yeah, but Selena Vega, tremendous guts and heart.
00:38:03She's been an underdog most of her career.
00:38:07She said that she's fueled by purposes.
00:38:11She runs into Julia yet again.
00:38:14Julia now.
00:38:15Hurts top rope.
00:38:18And missile drop kick takes Vega down.
00:38:21Very calm confidence.
00:38:23Covered by Julia with a title and a kick out at two by Vega.
00:38:27And I like the confidence.
00:38:29I think the cockiness might be going a little too far against the champion.
00:38:33The level of Selena Vega.
00:38:34Got to keep focused.
00:38:43Julia now with a submission move locked in on Selena Vega.
00:38:46After Selena went face first in the mat.
00:38:48And Julia's been dominated the United States champ.
00:38:52Yes, she has.
00:38:53And Selena Vega got the sting knocked out of her early in this one.
00:38:57Really a struggle to get her foothold in the match ever since.
00:39:01And Julia's done a great job of keeping the pressure.
00:39:02Cover again for the title.
00:39:04Kick out at two by Vega.
00:39:06We've talked about Julia's natural charisma.
00:39:09Talked about her being calm and confident.
00:39:11But she can brawl with the best of them.
00:39:14Punishing her opponent here tonight in Zelina Vega.
00:39:17The smile has been wiped off the face of Julia somewhat at this point.
00:39:26Now getting a little frustrated with Vega.
00:39:28But you know Vega is not going to give up.
00:39:31And again, there's the resilience of Meteora.
00:39:34Driving Julia into the steel steps.
00:39:38And again, favoring the knee that Selena tweaked earlier on in the matchup.
00:39:42I saw Julia grabbing the bottom row of teeth there.
00:39:45Checking they were all still there.
00:39:47Might need a recount.
00:39:49But now it's all Vega.
00:39:51The underdog is biting back.
00:39:53Yeah, the resilient champion staying in the fight.
00:39:55But Julia bringing that strong style.
00:39:58And now Zelina Vega looking to pick up the pace here.
00:40:05Use her fitness to her ability.
00:40:06Couple of clotheslines.
00:40:07Takes the challenger down.
00:40:10I thought she was going to go for a dragon screw.
00:40:11But it was a back elbow delivery.
00:40:13Didn't quite get all of that.
00:40:15And that is why Julia is straight back on the offense.
00:40:19Crazy maneuverability now from Vega.
00:40:22Julia was going for her finisher moments ago.
00:40:24And Zelina was able to counter.
00:40:27Popped her up.
00:40:27Nida in the jaw.
00:40:29And now it is Julia completely rocked and at the mercy of the champ.
00:40:34And Vega with double knees to the spine.
00:40:38Zelina Vega beginning to build momentum.
00:40:40May have the challenger in trouble.
00:40:42Oh!
00:40:43Meteora from Zelina.
00:40:45Again!
00:40:45And a kick out by Julia at two.
00:40:48And Viva La Vega.
00:40:51How many times have we written off this woman?
00:40:54It's like Rey Mysterio.
00:40:55You mentioned it earlier.
00:40:56You have to fight from underneath.
00:40:59But keep fighting.
00:41:00Stay in the fight however you can.
00:41:02And Vega's doing that.
00:41:03And Julia though.
00:41:04Zelina took a bit too much time getting to the top rope.
00:41:06Perhaps the knee bothering her more than she's letting on.
00:41:09Both women hurting at this point.
00:41:11This is a championship level matchup with the goal on the line.
00:41:15And we are getting a treat from these two women.
00:41:18Oh!
00:41:19Oh!
00:41:19Goodness!
00:41:20Julia just got her over.
00:41:22Just enough.
00:41:23You saw Vega trying to scramble out of the move.
00:41:25But Julia just had enough power.
00:41:28And wait up!
00:41:30And Zelina.
00:41:31Able to drop back behind Julia.
00:41:35And now Cobrahead!
00:41:36Delivered by Zelina for the win!
00:41:38Is it enough?
00:41:39And Julia gets her feet on the bottom rope wave.
00:41:44Just that little extension.
00:41:47When Vega thought she had this one put to bed.
00:41:51She hit her nuke right on Julia.
00:41:55And what is it going to take to put this Japanese superstar away?
00:42:00And this could be.
00:42:02It boots on!
00:42:03No!
00:42:03Julia!
00:42:04Moves out of harm's way.
00:42:06Zelina Vega back up center of the ring.
00:42:07Running knee now.
00:42:09By Julia.
00:42:10Arrivederci!
00:42:12Maybe the kiss of death!
00:42:14And another knee by Julia.
00:42:16Continues to torture and punish the champion.
00:42:19Julia lifts her up.
00:42:20And Zelina is down!
00:42:23Julia with the cover!
00:42:25The Northern Lights fall off!
00:42:27Brings her the championship!
00:42:30Here is your winner.
00:42:33And new women's United States champion!
00:42:39Julia!
00:42:42Julia's biggest win on Friday night's SmackDown
00:42:46brings her United States championship gold.
00:42:50Well, Zelina went big.
00:42:55This was after a Code Red didn't quite get the job done.
00:42:59But that maneuverability.
00:43:00Julia, a couple of Arrivederci's.
00:43:04And then this.
00:43:06The Northern Lights fall, which has simply put all comers away since arriving at NXT a few short months ago.
00:43:16It's grabbed gold there.
00:43:17And now it has grabbed gold here on SmackDown in the form of the Women's United States Championship.
00:43:25Tremendous rain by Zelina Vega.
00:43:27A gutsy performance here tonight.
00:43:29But in the end, Julia is your brand new Women's United States Champion!
00:43:35The disappointment on the face of Zelina Vega told us on many occasions how much the United States Championship meant to her.
00:43:56But again, congratulations to Julia, the new United States champion.
00:44:00Yeah, you really feel for anyone who loses a championship.
00:44:03But with Julia, you do get the feeling that is a glimpse into the future of SmackDown up beyond.
00:44:08One programming note, Friday night's SmackDown next week, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, goes to two hours.
00:44:13Two hours for Friday night's SmackDown.
00:44:15So, there are some strange things going on between Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair as of late.
00:44:22Case in point, Charlotte was in trouble last week after her matchup.
00:44:26With Chelsea Green.
00:44:27After Chelsea tapped out, here comes, well, Chelsea Green's secret purpose.
00:44:32That big attack box.
00:44:35Along came former friend Alexa Bliss to save the day, dropping Green with this Abigail DDT.
00:44:43Now, once again, however, Charlotte seemed to have zero gratitude or even acknowledgement for that.
00:44:56Lexi, this is about last week.
00:45:00I don't want to talk about it.
00:45:03Seems like you needed my help, just saying.
00:45:06Lexi, I don't need friends.
00:45:09I'm not trying to be your friend, Charlotte.
00:45:12But it wouldn't hurt for us to be on the same page.
00:45:14Think of it as allies of convenience.
00:45:18Think about it.
00:45:26Interesting proposition.
00:45:27Well, Parker, you better get ready.
00:45:30I'm expecting to get some hard-hitting questions out of our own broadcast journalist, Wade Barrett.
00:45:36He's going to interview the Queen of the Ring finalists up next on SmackDown.
00:45:41You know you want a real journalist does here on SmackDown, come on.
00:45:48Get out your cameras.
00:45:51You're going to want to remember this moment.
00:45:54Tomorrow, from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
00:45:57The greatest of all time against the best in the world.
00:46:02One last time.
00:46:05John Cena.
00:46:08CM Punk.
00:46:09For the undisputed WWE Championship.
00:46:12It's time CM Punk woke up as champion.
00:46:17WWE Night of Champions.
00:46:18Oh, great weekend on tap in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
00:46:33Of course, tonight it's Friday Night SmackDown.
00:46:35Tomorrow, 6 o'clock local.
00:46:3711 East, 8 a.m. in the morning on the West Coast.
00:46:40Countdown underway.
00:46:40And then at 8 o'clock, local.
00:46:431 o'clock Eastern, 10 o'clock in the morning on the West Coast.
00:46:46It is Night of Champions live from Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
00:46:50We will crown a new King of the Ring.
00:46:52But 10 years ago, we would crown King Barrett.
00:46:57Wade Barrett would go on to win the 20th King of the Ring tournament with a victory over Neville.
00:47:07And with the win, Wade Barrett would celebrate as King.
00:47:16Speaking of Wade Barrett, let's head up to the ring to my broadcast colleague.
00:47:27Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
00:47:29It is an entire weekend of champions here.
00:47:36And my guests this evening will not only be competing for this rather dashing Queen of the Ring crown tomorrow night at Night of Champions.
00:47:47They will also be battling for an opportunity to compete against their brand's world champion at SummerSlam.
00:47:57So, without further ado, please welcome my first guest, the Storm, Jay Cargill.
00:48:07A storm is coming.
00:48:21You know, the sensational Jay Cargill has never had an opportunity.
00:48:51In her WWE career to battle for a singles championship.
00:48:55Well, she could get that opportunity if she wins Queen of the Ring.
00:49:00This past Monday night on SmackDown, Monday Night Raw, it was of course the semifinals.
00:49:05Roxanne Perez, Jay Cargill.
00:49:07Roxanne went for Pop Rocks, but instead, Jay Cargill.
00:49:11It overpowered Perez, delivered Jayden.
00:49:14And a bat.
00:49:16And the finals of the Queen of the Ring Tournament.
00:49:38Jay Cargill, the powerhouse, who was taken WWE by Storm.
00:49:42And her opponent tomorrow night in the final of the Queen of the Ring Tournament.
00:49:59The Empress of Tomorrow, Asuka.
00:50:03The Empress of Tomorrow, who would like to be caught in the final of the Queen of the Ring Tournament.
00:50:08The Empress of Tomorrow, who would like to be caught in the final of the Queen of the Ring Tournament.
00:50:33And on the Queen, well, an opportunity for Asuka to do just that.
00:50:38Last Friday night on SmackDown.
00:50:40Semi-final matchup, Asuka versus Alexa Bliss.
00:50:43And what a competitive matchup it was.
00:50:45And for moments, we thought Alexa Bliss was going to advance.
00:50:49And she went for Christmas to Bliss.
00:50:50But Asuka would get her knees up.
00:50:52And the Empress of Tomorrow, would connect.
00:50:56One, two, three.
00:51:02Asuka with the Empress Impact.
00:51:04Knocks off Alexa Bliss.
00:51:06And it's Asuka and Cargill.
00:51:08Queen of the Ring.
00:51:09Tomorrow night at Night of Champions.
00:51:10Ladies, thank you both for joining me.
00:51:39Jade, I would like to start with you.
00:51:43What makes you so confident that you are going to defeat Asuka tomorrow in the Queen of the Ring final at Night of Champions?
00:51:52You know what, Wade?
00:51:54When people see Asuka, they get nervous.
00:51:57Me, I see an opportunity to show you all exactly why I came here.
00:52:06You see, I have purpose.
00:52:11This is not pressure.
00:52:13It's purpose.
00:52:14And at SummerSlam, I don't plan on just taking the title.
00:52:19I plan on taking the whole damn throne.
00:52:24But the power is not everything.
00:52:50I have skills and experience
00:52:57Do you know who I am?
00:53:05I'm ASTAR
00:53:08Because
00:53:18No one is ready for ASTAR
00:53:25I promise you, you're going to regret
00:53:30I'm coming
00:53:31Yo, yo, yo, wake it up, wake it up
00:53:38You see this?
00:53:44This briefcase means that you two can fight over the crown
00:53:51But I have all the power
00:53:54I can do whatever I want
00:53:58Maybe I'll cash in after Tiffany and Nia destroy each other in the last woman's standing match
00:54:06Or maybe I'll wait until one of you are fighting for the championship to catch
00:54:13You hit the fact that no matter what you do
00:54:20I'm the one with the power to take it all away
00:54:27Just like I took away the tag titles
00:54:29Just like I took away months from your career
00:54:30Just like I took away the big three
00:54:34Just like I took away the big three
00:54:37Just like I took away the big three
00:54:41Just like I took away the big three
00:54:48It brings me pure pleasure
00:54:56When I think about how sweet it would be to ruin the biggest night of your career
00:55:03I advise you to proceed with
00:55:10Oh, and Jane is hurt
00:55:12Hurt enough
00:55:13She blasted through Asuka
00:55:14Went right after Naomi
00:55:16And Asuka not taking too kindly to this wave
00:55:20And Asuka now taking the fight to Cargill
00:55:23We'll preview ahead of tomorrow night
00:55:26And Asuka getting her legs in early
00:55:33Tomorrow night it's about becoming queen of the ring
00:55:35And earning an opportunity at a world championship at SummerSlam
00:55:39But wait, Naomi put everyone on notice here tonight
00:55:43Said it herself, I have the power
00:55:46And the power is contained
00:55:48Within that briefcase
00:55:50The money in the bank contract
00:55:52Since every woman is on notice
00:56:04Yeah, look, we're definitely on the same page
00:56:06We just need to get together and figure out the last few details
00:56:08But I think we're good to go
00:56:10And I agree with you
00:56:11But whatever we're doing about the women's tag titles
00:56:13We need to do it quickly
00:56:14Agreed
00:56:15Yeah, let's put this to bed
00:56:16Alistair
00:56:17Gentlemen
00:56:21I want to cut right to it
00:56:22I want to redo
00:56:23I'm driving now
00:56:26What's up, Nick?
00:56:28Look, I...
00:56:29Back up
00:56:30Back up, dawg
00:56:33I knew you saw what happened last week
00:56:35I want John Cena
00:56:36Right now
00:56:37Truth
00:56:38I want John Cena
00:56:39Okay, truth
00:56:40I want my leg grab
00:56:41Calm down
00:56:42I am calm
00:56:43Adam?
00:56:44Nick, are you gonna help me or are you gonna be in the way?
00:56:45Truth
00:56:46With all due respect
00:56:47John Cena is here
00:56:48But he is here for CM Punk
00:56:50He's not here for our truth
00:56:51Not tonight
00:56:52I'm here for John Cena
00:56:54You know what?
00:56:55Don't even worry about it
00:56:59Alistair, I apologize
00:57:00We're gonna get to your stuff
00:57:01I promise you that
00:57:07Same Smackdown, different continent, huh?
00:57:09Yeah, something like that
00:57:10Let's go in the way
00:57:11Probably not what Alistair wanted to hear
00:57:15One, two, three, five
00:57:21Let's go
00:57:22Let's go
00:57:34The following tag team contest
00:57:36Is scheduled for one fall
00:57:39Introducing first
00:57:41With a combined weight of 497 pounds
00:57:44Tommaso Ciampa
00:57:46Johnny Gargano
00:57:48G
00:57:49I
00:57:50Y
00:57:52You know Wade
00:57:53Trying to play locker room
00:57:54Leaders again
00:57:55Running their mouths
00:57:56And
00:57:57DIY
00:57:58Once again in trouble
00:57:59Yeah, talked a little
00:58:00Too much smack in the locker room
00:58:02Earlier tonight
00:58:03GM
00:58:04Aldis is now
00:58:05Trying to teach him a lesson
00:58:06By putting DIY to work
00:58:10Andrade will be one of their opponents
00:58:12Who will the other one be?
00:58:13We find out next on Smackdown
00:58:21It is the start of what is going to be
00:58:23An unbelievable weekend
00:58:25In the capital city
00:58:26Of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia
00:58:28This is Riyadh
00:58:29We're at the Kingdom Arena tonight
00:58:31For Friday Night Smackdown
00:58:32Of course, tomorrow
00:58:33It will be a night of champions
00:58:36And speaking of champions
00:58:38Legato Del Fantasma
00:58:40Now has some gold
00:58:43It happened a couple of weeks ago
00:58:45At Triple Mania Regia 3
00:58:47In Monterey, Mexico
00:58:50Wade Angel and Humberto Los Garzas
00:58:53Put on a show
00:58:54Part of a fatal
00:58:56Part of a four way match up
00:58:59To win
00:59:00To win the Triple A
00:59:01World Tag Team title
00:59:02Awesome
00:59:03Incredible history
00:59:04South of the border
00:59:05Well they've extended it further
00:59:07By grabbing Triple A tag goal
00:59:09Congrats
00:59:10Los Garza
00:59:11Former Tag Team Champions
00:59:13Former Tag Team Champions
00:59:14In their own right
00:59:15NXT Tag Team Titles
00:59:17Two-time WWE Tag Team Champions
00:59:20DIY
00:59:26www.L Kart to win the world
00:59:29O, N
00:59:30New York
00:59:31T-Italout
00:59:32T-Italout
00:59:33nominees
00:59:38T-Italout
00:59:39T-Italout
00:59:40T-Italout
00:59:41T-Italout
00:59:42T-Italout
00:59:43T-Italout
00:59:44T-Italout
00:59:45T-Italout
00:59:46Oh, yeah.
01:00:08Oh, what an ace to pull out of your sleeve, Andrade.
01:00:16And their opponents, with a combined weight of 412 pounds, Andrade and Ray Fiena.
01:00:42So Gargano and Champa were running their mouths, And Aldis had had enough and said,
01:00:48Hey Andrade, you want a tag match? Find a partner.
01:00:50What a partner he found, Ray Fiena.
01:00:53And they lit things up a few weeks ago, Wade.
01:00:55Yes, they did.
01:00:57They have tagged one time previously, beating Los Gatos,
01:01:01Who we just saw, win the AAA tag title, that was back in May.
01:01:06These two showed some immediate chemistry together,
01:01:10And they're gonna need that tonight, because DIY are chemistry personified.
01:01:15It pays to be popular, when you need an emergency tag partner.
01:01:17It pays to be popular, when you need an emergency tag partner.
01:01:22That's a call through your list of contacts, and come up with Ray Fiena X.
01:01:48Hands off Andrade.
01:01:50Jaw-dropping superstar, Ray Fiena X has been, since his debut on SmackDown,
01:01:59He's been cutting through the entire roster,
01:02:02With electrifying moves, and we should see some more of that imminently.
01:02:09So here we go, Champa starting things off against Andrade.
01:02:12Big opportunity for both these tag teams tonight.
01:02:16A win could propel them to a tag team championship opportunity.
01:02:19Remember, Street Profits defend against the Wyatt Six later tonight.
01:02:22Yeah, the whole division has really been thrown into chaos since the return of the Wyatt Six,
01:02:28Who attacked pretty much every single tag team on the list.
01:02:32We'll see if they grab Golder later on tonight, against the Street Profits.
01:02:37But you're right, whoever wins that match will need a number one contender, sir.
01:02:42Put your foot down, lads.
01:02:44Double team, and Andrade now, drop to hold again, Ray Fiena X slides outside the ring.
01:02:50And here comes Andrade now.
01:02:51Oh, and a double team by Andrade and Phoenix.
01:02:54High caliber action.
01:02:55Phoenix and Andrade fly and take control of this tag team match.
01:03:12Man, Phoenix and Andrade, so much fun to watch, Wade.
01:03:26Yeah, crazy level of synchronicity this quickly.
01:03:30Despite having one match under their belts, they are looking like a veteran tag team.
01:03:35Well, the veteran tag team, DIY, completely on the back foot.
01:03:42And here's part of the problem with being thrown into this kind of match.
01:03:45If you DIY, you simply didn't know who you were competing for.
01:03:48Well, maybe you keep your mouth shut.
01:03:50How about that?
01:03:51Maybe you stop running around trying to be locker room leaders,
01:03:53take control of the entire tag team division.
01:03:56This is what they get.
01:03:57I don't mind that at all.
01:03:59Tag team division does need some leadership.
01:04:02I mean, it's been a mess for months, although I will admit DIY have kind of been the main instigators.
01:04:11Ray Phoenix, so much fun to watch.
01:04:14Mexico City, Mexico, 5'10", 202 pounds.
01:04:18The high flyer, of course, a brother with Penta.
01:04:21Great tag team with him and the Lucha brothers over the years.
01:04:24Perhaps explains why Ray Phoenix is so quick to fit in when it comes to tag team wrestling alongside Andrade.
01:04:31Those years and years experience you mentioned alongside Penta coming in handy tonight.
01:04:36Yeah, Gargano makes the tag.
01:04:37Phoenix not and realizing it.
01:04:39Johnny Gargano delivers that slingshot spear as DIY takes control.
01:04:45Yeah, and this is kind of what I expected.
01:04:48All the miles on the clock for DIY.
01:04:50They've won gold together in NXT.
01:04:53They've won gold together here on SmackDown.
01:04:56And this is that experience factor now kicking in.
01:04:59And the initial burst from Ray Phoenix has suddenly fallen flat.
01:05:04And now Gargano tagged the champ of frequent tags in and out now from DIY.
01:05:09They're a precision tag team, as I mentioned before.
01:05:12Numerous tag team champions together in the past.
01:05:14Running double these from Gargano.
01:05:16Tampa fouls it up with a big kick.
01:05:18And suddenly Gargano and Tampa dominating.
01:05:23Step for step.
01:05:25Complete control and domination from DIY.
01:05:29And now in a real bad way is this Luchador.
01:05:32Cover now by Tampa.
01:05:33And a kick out.
01:05:35Phoenix stays alive.
01:05:36Phoenix stays alive.
01:05:48We are back on Friday night SmackDown.
01:05:52It's DIY against Andrade.
01:05:54And the heartnery pick for this matchup, Ray Phoenix.
01:05:56But right now Gargano and Champ are dominating.
01:05:59Frequent tags in and out of the ring.
01:06:01Interesting to see Gargano and Andrade back in the same ring together.
01:06:05Back in 2018.
01:06:07Those two had the match of the year in NXT.
01:06:10Oh, goodness.
01:06:11Oh, my God.
01:06:12That landing by Gargano was absolutely horrific.
01:06:15Landed on the steps with the shin.
01:06:17Hoping he's okay.
01:06:18And for the moment at least.
01:06:19Oh, Jumper's got to go it alone.
01:06:22Now Ray Phoenix picking up the pace.
01:06:24Champa down and an opportunity now to make a tag.
01:06:26To wage point.
01:06:27Some concern perhaps for Johnny Gargano.
01:06:29Who landed hard.
01:06:31It's about as awkward a landing as you can have over the top rope.
01:06:35Contacting those steel steps on the way down.
01:06:37Could have easy.
01:06:38Throw something in his knee.
01:06:40Obviously, well, he may be a bit injured.
01:06:42But it did not prevent him from pulling Andrade.
01:06:45Oh!
01:06:46Off the apron so he couldn't make the tag.
01:06:48Cover now by Champa.
01:06:50That's the arm and the leg.
01:06:51Great cover by Champa.
01:06:53Great kick out by Ray Phoenix.
01:06:55Hey, Wade.
01:06:55A new era is born.
01:06:57Jurassic World Rebirth takes you to the most dangerous island on Earth.
01:07:01Only in theaters Wednesday.
01:07:03Talk about dangerous.
01:07:05Champa knows.
01:07:05No one's dumb enough to go where we're going.
01:07:12That's kind of our specialty.
01:07:19Hang on!
01:07:22Let's go.
01:07:23Ready PG-13.
01:07:25What were you saying about being a tremendous broadcast journalist?
01:07:28We take cues here, pal.
01:07:30My headset temporarily wasn't working, Michael Cole.
01:07:34You can't put the plug on me or something.
01:07:36Taking the fight now again to Ray Phoenix.
01:07:39Tremendous tag team battle here tonight by both of these teams.
01:07:42We mentioned before me, the jockey position for a future tag team championship opportunity.
01:07:48Profits Wyatt six later on tonight for the titles.
01:07:51How crucial was that when Johnny Gargano pulled Andrade off the apron
01:07:55just when Phoenix was finally going to get that tag?
01:07:58Well, Johnny wrestling, apparently feigning a knee injury.
01:08:02No, no, he's still shaking it off.
01:08:04It's legit.
01:08:04I'm telling you, he is hurt.
01:08:07Ray Phoenix walking the tightrope and connecting with Champa.
01:08:12Phoenix is a human highlight reel.
01:08:14Johnny Gargano, to his credit, battling through the pain here with that left knee injury.
01:08:19Still wanting to get back in the fight, perhaps, because Champa is down and made he out.
01:08:26Andrade looking for a tag.
01:08:27Gargano's legal.
01:08:28So is Andrade.
01:08:29And Johnny Gargano came up a bit.
01:08:32Give that turn.
01:08:33Oh, and a drag and screw by Andrade.
01:08:36Right on that bad knee.
01:08:37How small was that from Andrade?
01:08:39Andrade, and now the favor, fully on the side of Andrade and Phoenix.
01:08:44And Gargano howling in pain.
01:08:48Oh, Gargano should not even be in the fight at this point.
01:08:51It tells you what a competitor he is.
01:08:53Simply has no quit in his soul.
01:08:55And the third generation superstar Andrade went for the Meteora.
01:08:59Gargano rolled out of harm's way.
01:09:01Slingshot spear caught by Andrade.
01:09:04Oh, and what a elbow to the back of the neck.
01:09:11Down goes Gargano off that reverse tornado DDT.
01:09:16And a kick out at two by Johnny.
01:09:19Well, hats off to Johnny Gargano.
01:09:21And his unrelenting passion for this game.
01:09:24You might not like his attitude of late, but you have to respect a man fighting past the pain barrier here.
01:09:33Just how much it means to guys like Ciampa and Johnny Gargano.
01:09:38Two gritty dudes who come up the hard way, but that ain't gonna help you now.
01:09:42Andrade lands, rolls through.
01:09:45And double take!
01:09:47For the win, Ciampa cover!
01:09:50And a kick out, and I believe used in his knees.
01:09:54Hurt Johnny Gargano's knee even more.
01:09:56We're in the midst of a tremendous tag team matchup here tonight between DIY and Andrade.
01:10:15Just four veterans who simply want to get to the top in a hurry, and they're gonna do whatever they can to get there.
01:10:26And Roddy and Ciampa really one-on-one now.
01:10:29You've got Gargano injured outside the ring.
01:10:32Phoenix as well.
01:10:33You've basically got four hobbled competitors at this point.
01:10:37It's about who's anywhere near 100%.
01:10:39And right now, it looks like that man is Andrade.
01:10:50Tag made.
01:10:50Here comes Ray Phoenix.
01:10:52The high flyer up to the top rope.
01:10:55What a splash!
01:10:58Cover!
01:11:00Ciampa kicks it too.
01:11:02Really a lot of respect shown to the Hall of Famer, Eddie Guerrero.
01:11:05What a legend, not just in Mexico, but around the world.
01:11:10Yeah, watch the frog splash here by Ray Phoenix.
01:11:14Right for the midsection of Ciampa, who just about kicked out.
01:11:18And Ciampa, at this point, needs to know there's not much chance of Johnny Gargano, his tag partner, giving a lot of help from it.
01:11:26Gargano really favoring his left knee as he tries to get some blood flowing back into it up on the apron.
01:11:32Ciampa exchanging blows with Phoenix.
01:11:34Gargano can barely stand up.
01:11:36And the same is probably true of Ciampa, although he's battling on.
01:11:40Oh, both men connect.
01:11:54Tags made.
01:11:55Gargano and Andrade legal.
01:11:57Phoenix runs into a super kick.
01:12:03Andrade with a kick of his own.
01:12:04Ciampa with one, two.
01:12:05Yeah, this is the point of the match where all technical stuff goes out of the window.
01:12:09It's a slugfest.
01:12:11And all bodies have been dropped.
01:12:17A delighted WWE Universe in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on their feet for a tremendous tag team matchup.
01:12:26And what a tag team matchup this has been here on Friday Night SmackDown.
01:12:38DIY against Andrade and Ray Phoenix.
01:12:41It's an absolute banger.
01:12:44And it's still ongoing despite the wall wounds shown by all four men.
01:12:49Suffering a knee injury early on in the matchup.
01:12:51Gargano has fought through.
01:12:54Andrade with a chop.
01:12:55Looking for something huge here to finally put this one away.
01:13:07But of course, there's fight left in Johnny Wrestling.
01:13:14What are they going to do here?
01:13:15High-risk maneuver.
01:13:16Gargano and Ronnie lands on his feet.
01:13:18Ronnie knees.
01:13:20Just crazy athleticism and reflexes from this man.
01:13:24Watch out.
01:13:26Oh!
01:13:28Goodness!
01:13:28Stuck it!
01:13:31Kappa!
01:13:32No, Gargano actually kicked out before Kappa got in to make the save.
01:13:36Gargano tried to roll out of the way.
01:13:38He didn't roll far enough and basically got a double stump to the chest as his reward.
01:13:44Phoenix using the ropes to his advantage.
01:13:49Ray Phoenix going to fly!
01:13:50So much acceleration and so much impact.
01:13:56Taking the Sicilian psychopath.
01:14:00Tommaso jump it down and then there were two.
01:14:03And then Gargano turns his attention to an old familiar foe, Andrade.
01:14:09This place is electric for this tag team match.
01:14:13What an absolute unexpected treat these four have thrown on here.
01:14:18Uh-oh.
01:14:23Phoenix makes the tag.
01:14:25He's legal.
01:14:26I don't think Johnny Gargano saw that.
01:14:30He's going to know now.
01:14:31Phoenix.
01:14:32Incredible!
01:14:33Turned that into a German suplex fridging cover now!
01:14:36Almost kind of what a move by Ray Phoenix.
01:14:39Oh man, if that pin had been a little more crisp, that surely would have been the end there.
01:14:46What a massive leverage, German suplex there.
01:14:49But perhaps after the beating Phoenix has taken, didn't quite have the cool strength to stick the pick.
01:15:04Hello.
01:15:05Phoenix.
01:15:05With Gargano up on his shoulders, Andrade top rope, Campa sends him spilling out to the floor.
01:15:14Gargano, roll through, isn't it up for the win?
01:15:17Almost had it!
01:15:18Two and a half!
01:15:19That's when Phoenix was trying for that Mexican muscle buff to win up!
01:15:23Phoenix hurt his knee, Gargano capitalized, tag to Champa!
01:15:28Nailing that poison Rana, and now Champa looking to capitalize on this and punish the bed!
01:15:34Looking for fairytale Indy, Gargano with a kick to the face!
01:15:37Down goes Phoenix!
01:15:38Cover!
01:15:39Off the double team!
01:15:40Somehow Phoenix is in it!
01:15:42Somehow Ray Phoenix is alive!
01:15:45And Champa!
01:15:48Looking to put Phoenix away!
01:15:50No!
01:15:52Project Champa!
01:15:54Cover!
01:15:55Andrade!
01:15:56Breaks things up!
01:15:58Perfect timing from Andrade!
01:16:00Because this one was as good as over!
01:16:05Just a volley of offense thrown away of Ray Phoenix!
01:16:09Oh!
01:16:10Andrade caught him with a back elbow!
01:16:12Champa now going to send Andrade to the ropes!
01:16:15Kick drops Andrade to his knees and out!
01:16:18Tommaso Champa looking to put Ray Phoenix away!
01:16:20Exposes his knee!
01:16:21Into the corner!
01:16:22Nobody home!
01:16:25Phoenix!
01:16:26Tremendous balance!
01:16:29Champa up on the top rope!
01:16:31Tag made to Andrade who's legal!
01:16:33And suddenly looking bleak!
01:16:36Oh!
01:16:39Andrade!
01:16:41No message!
01:16:42No message!
01:16:42Here are your winners!
01:16:53Ray Phoenix!
01:16:55And Andrade!
01:17:00Absolutely incredible action here in this tag team matchup!
01:17:06Oh man, that match was an absolute treat for all of us!
01:17:10Complete pandemonium!
01:17:12From start to finish and what a victory for this team!
01:17:17Who are now basically 2-0!
01:17:20This Mexican muscle buster here!
01:17:23From Ray Phoenix!
01:17:25We've seen that in the past that you called it cold!
01:17:27The message!
01:17:28The 1-2 whammy!
01:17:30Pops Champa away as Ray Phoenix plays guard on the outside!
01:17:35Ray Phoenix calls it the Blackfire driver!
01:17:38And he connected with it here tonight to allow Andrade to hit the message!
01:17:42And once again victorious for this high-flying exciting tag team of Andrade and Phoenix on Friday Night SmackDown!
01:17:50Ladies and gentlemen, tomorrow night appears to be the final confrontation in one of the most heated rivalries in WWE history!
01:18:03We look at Cena vs. Puck next!
01:18:06Ladies and gentlemen, we are in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia tonight for an unbelievable weekend of WWE action!
01:18:19Tonight it's Friday Night SmackDown in this capital city!
01:18:23Well, John Cena will be here live a bit later on tonight!
01:18:28But he talked about his retirement tour on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert this past Tuesday!
01:18:34So, we have Cena sucks!
01:18:40But, we also have Let's Go Cena!
01:18:44Alright, hold on, hold on, hold on!
01:18:45If you indulge me!
01:18:47Let's Go Cena!
01:18:50Cena sucks!
01:18:52Let's Go Cena!
01:18:54Cena sucks!
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01:18:58Cena sucks!
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