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00:00:00Now, forever, together.
00:00:25This is the capital of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
00:00:28Riyadh, 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,
00:01:02you are looking live in 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 in 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, 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 Wyatt Six on SmackDown.
00:01:52She's the current women's United States champion.
00:01:56Zelina Vega claims she'll do whatever it takes to 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 she's been waiting for.
00:02:12Tomorrow is the finals of the Queen of the Ring Tournament from SmackDown.
00:02:18She's the Storm, Jade Cargill.
00:02:20And 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.
00:02:29Asuka, Jade Cargill here live tonight on Friday Night SmackDown.
00:02:34Yeah, you know that we'll never play, hey.
00:02:361-2-3-4-5-2-3-4-5-2-4-5-2-4-5-2-4-5-2-3-4-5-2-9-1-2-5-2-4.
00:02:45Wrestling from attorney.
00:02:48We're in free.
00:02:49I'll see you next time.
00:03:19I'll see you next time.
00:03:49What a rousing ovation for 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, Monday night on Raw, semi-final match against Jey Uso.
00:04:14What a match it was.
00:04:16Oh man, what a bomb burner and just when it looked like Jey was gonna hit that big old splash, Cody Rhodes found that top gear, only he can hit, connected with a crossroads.
00:04:30Rhodes to advance to tomorrow's King of the Ring final at night of champions and of course being great friends with Jey Uso.
00:04:39What a major show of respect between these two champs post-match.
00:04:44Well, hello again everybody. I'm on Friday night Smackdown this week. I'm glad to be back. Michael Cole alongside Wade Barrett. Wade, are you ready for a great weekend?
00:04:56Oh, it's gonna be so good. It's 110 degrees Fahrenheit outside. I think we're gonna top it inside this arena because we've got some hot action coming your way.
00:05:05Well, ladies and gentlemen, let's check in with our Arabic announced team. Here's Tutant Faisal.
00:05:27Good lads.
00:09:16Before I get into what it is I wanted to talk about with you tonight, Cody, I got a question for all of you. Did you watch Monday Night Raw this past Monday?
00:09:33thought so did you see my man cody rhodes face jay uso in the semi-final match
00:09:44so i don't know i have a feeling you all feel the same way i do if you and jay uso
00:09:54ye aren't in the running for match of the year come slammy time then something is wrong in this
00:10:01world hell of a match dude on raw it was a pleasure to watch
00:10:06now that being said the reason why i'm out here is because
00:10:31ladies and gentlemen those watching globally on netflix we apologize for the last 30 of the next
00:10:41technical difficulties here in riyadh saudi arabia but we are about to get going with the rest of the
00:10:46show and i also apologize that the first face you had to see when we came back on was this man
00:10:51wade barrett oh well this never happens when joe tess is sat there by the way bring back joe tess
00:10:57asap
00:10:58tonight let's give jimmy one more opportunity to come back to the family okay since he's all alone
00:11:18all right go out there and remind him what it's like to have nobody to have no backup okay
00:11:27take care of jimmy and tomorrow night i'm gonna take care of jimmy
00:11:34time to take off
00:11:36after this weekend everyone will see that we are just getting started
00:11:46all right let's go
00:11:50and jimmy usso indeed goes all alone
00:12:00the following contest is scheduled for one fall introducing first from san francisco california
00:12:16weighing in at 251 pounds jimmy
00:12:21jimmy uzo
00:12:24big jim's got his work cut out for him tonight wade
00:12:30yes he does jc mateo is a massive massive problem and he's out tonight to teach big jim a lesson
00:12:39and how it feels to be alone
00:12:42keep your nose out of our business says solo shakoa jimmy jc next on smackdown
00:12:53like a dream
00:13:02walk into my life
00:13:12just climb like a dream
00:13:19uh...
00:13:25uh...
00:13:27uh...
00:13:30uh...
00:14:38SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
00:14:41The first two-night SummerSlam ever.
00:14:47And WWE today announced that WWE Late Night featuring Tony Hinchcliffe will take place
00:14:53at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey on Saturday, August 2nd at 11 p.m.
00:14:58Eastern as part of SummerSlam weekend.
00:14:59An exclusive presale opportunity for the closed doors non-televised event will begin Monday,
00:15:04June 30th at 10 a.m. Eastern, 7 a.m. Pacific until 11.59 p.m. Eastern, 8.59 p.m. Pacific
00:15:11via Ticketmaster, followed by the General Public Ticket On Sale on Tuesday, July 1st at 10 a.m.
00:15:17Jimmy Uso going to battle with a monster of his own tonight.
00:15:41And his opponent, accompanied by Shuo Sotoa from Honolulu, Hawaii, weighing in at 265 pounds,
00:16:08J.C.
00:16:11J.C.
00:16:12Mateo!
00:16:13Well, Wade, you heard the warning earlier from Solo Sacoa to Jimmy Uso.
00:16:18Stay out of our business.
00:16:21It'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.
00:16:41But just as Solo and J.C.
00:16:43Thought they had stirred the tide.
00:16:45Back bounces the Samoan Werewolf.
00:16:49Spring into life.
00:16:50Leaving Solo and Mateo scrambling for the exits.
00:16:55And of course, Solo Sacoa tomorrow night at Night of Champions.
00:16:58We'll take on J.C.
00:16:59Oh, I'm sorry.
00:17:00We'll take on Jacob Fatu for the United States Championship.
00:17:05There's J.C.
00:17:06Mateo, the powerhouse for Solo Sacoa.
00:17:10Of course, Solo, the younger brother of that man, Jimmy Uso, as we get set to go in this
00:17:15matchup tonight.
00:17:17Jimmy Uso.
00:17:18Power of Mateo.
00:17:19I was going to ask you, what is it about J.C.
00:17:21Mateo 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.
00:17:31He's conquered Japan.
00:17:32And now, with the guidance of Solo Sacoa, they're looking to conquer the entirety of
00:17:37WWE.
00:17:39Yeah, referee Charles Robinson admonishing J.C.
00:17:41Mateo, who is beating down Jimmy in the corner.
00:17:43But Jimmy fights back with the right hand.
00:17:45And then a chop down to the chest.
00:17:47Jimmy Uso trying to pave his own way as the singles competitor here in WWE.
00:17:52Much like his brother made him at J.Uso as Jim takes the fight to Mateo.
00:17:56You're right.
00:17:56One-half was 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.
00:18:08Mateo.
00:18:09Yeah, never openweight champion in New Japan.
00:18:11A three-time IWGP tag team champion as well.
00:18:16J.C.
00:18:16Mateo, an Olympian from Guam in 2004.
00:18:20So not only is he a powerhouse, he's a tremendous technical wrestler.
00:18:23These two competed against each other on SmackDown about three weeks ago with Jimmy getting the
00:18:29win on the occasion thanks to a major outside interference that backfired from Solo.
00:18:37Hoping to fix that this evening, of course.
00:18:38And Jimmy Uso now and...
00:18:45Solo Sokoa standing in front of Mateo.
00:18:52And now Jimmy Uso, the distraction by Solo Sokoa.
00:19:09Mateo tried to take advantage.
00:19:11That's the distraction from Sokoa.
00:19:13The truth is Sokoa really wants to recruit Jimmy back into the family.
00:19:18One last opportunity.
00:19:20The offers keep coming.
00:19:21The 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,
00:19:37costing 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.
00:19:45You're right, the numbers game has been so effective.
00:19:48And part of that is how effective JC Mateo has been with that distraction from Solo.
00:19:54Yeah, tremendous spinning suplex by Mateo.
00:19:57And 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?
00:20:06Yeah, absolutely do.
00:20:07Look, Jimmy has been searching for some career direction of late.
00:20:11He's been taking whatever fights are available.
00:20:14He'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.
00:20:29I do a lot of flying around the world.
00:20:30And 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?
00:20:42Just an absolute battering ram of a human being.
00:20:47Yeah, look at that.
00:20:49Yeet, everyone.
00:20:49Wrong guy, JC.
00:20:51Let's chase it.
00:20:52You mentioned the Usos, Jimmy and Jay, 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.
00:21:08That is a record that will never be beaten.
00:21:11That Uso record of holding those championships.
00:21:15But that's the last thing on Jim's mind right now.
00:21:22And Jimmy Uso taking the fight to JC Mateo in this matchup.
00:21:31Solo Soko 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.
00:21:47Oh, absolute 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!
00:21:55Salt now.
00:21:57And Mateo into the cover.
00:21:59Going to hook the leg and a kick out.
00:22:01It 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.
00:22:11Low center of gravity.
00:22:14Tremendous ability with suplexes and throws.
00:22:17A powerhouse counter keg as I described him before.
00:22:22Mateo is so well-rounded.
00:22:23You 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.
00:22:32Jimmy Uso trying to build some momentum here up to the top rope.
00:22:36Now Jimmy with a course crew taking out Mateo.
00:22:40Both men down.
00:22:41Little Uso in the wind there.
00:22:43And now panic in the eyes of Solo Sekela has tried time and time again during this match
00:22:49and in the preceding weeks to 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.
00:22:59First time WWE has played this state-of-the-art facility
00:23:02that's hosted international soccer matches and heavyweight boxing matches.
00:23:07Now Jimmy Uso and Mateo kicking things off on SmackDown and a big right hand by Jimmy.
00:23:13Mateo misses wildly.
00:23:15Oh, wait, no!
00:23:16Oh, for the Samoan drop, just didn't have enough.
00:23:21And Jimmy will catch him on the ear.
00:23:24And Mateo stumbles to the corner.
00:23:25Yeah, you're not going to match power for power with JC Mateo,
00:23:29but I don't care how big you are, that kick to the temple is going to drop anyone.
00:23:36And Jimmy going to back it up in the corner.
00:23:38Shades of the late, great Umaga.
00:23:40Skull of JC 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.
00:24:02That man is in pain, but he's got the advantage here.
00:24:06Needs to make it count, but that is a big frame to try and throw back in the ring.
00:24:10And a Solo Sokoa grabbing the leg of Jimmy Uso.
00:24:18The official was dealing with Mateo.
00:24:22As 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.
00:24:32Jimmy's got to roll through now.
00:24:33And JC Mateo, look at this.
00:24:36Good night, Jimmy.
00:24:38Cover.
00:24:38Off the Tour of the Islands, JC Mateo with the win.
00:24:43Here is your winner, JC Mateo.
00:24:53What a pivotal distraction from Solo Sokoa it was.
00:24:58One window.
00:25:00And JC 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.
00:25:15Get the job done tonight.
00:25:16Get up.
00:25:30Get up.
00:25:31Ready?
00:25:32Are you done?
00:25:34Ready?
00:25:34Sit back.
00:25:38Get it.
00:25:38All right.
00:25:53An offer Jimmy couldn't refuse.
00:25:55And from behind, JC Matteo attacking Jimmy Uso.
00:25:59Wade Solo offering Jimmy an opportunity to come back into the fold.
00:26:03And Jimmy said, hell no.
00:26:05Well, here's what you could have won.
00:26:07You could be part of this.
00:26:09Beating the hell out of fools like Wade and Jim.
00:26:12Oh, hold on.
00:26:15Little deja vu.
00:26:18This time it's Jacob Fatou.
00:26:21Coming to Jimmy Uso's age.
00:26:23And the United States champion goes right after JC Matteo.
00:26:27Perhaps repaying the favor to Big Jim from last week.
00:26:30Pop-up Samoan.
00:26:32Now staring off at the man.
00:26:34He defends the United States championship again.
00:26:37Tomorrow night.
00:26:41A man who used to say, I love you Solo.
00:26:44As his enforcer.
00:26:45And now, bitter enemies as Solo Sokoa decides to wait.
00:26:49Till tomorrow night.
00:26:51Without the numbers game.
00:26:53It ain't so easy, is it?
00:26:54Especially against the Samoan Whale with bloodlust in his eyes.
00:27:07And Jacob Fatou with a massive moonshot to Matteo.
00:27:12See you tomorrow night Solo.
00:27:15And now, Jimmy Uso shoving Solo out of harm's way to deliver a kick.
00:27:42Jimmy Uso shoving Jacob Fatou out of harm's way to deliver a kick to Solo Sokoa.
00:27:49Fatou and Jim have had major issues over recent months, but they are cousins.
00:27:58Perhaps one good turn deserved another.
00:28:03Tomorrow night, Fatou solo for the United States championship.
00:28:07Okay, so why it's winning the tag team titles would mean the end of the division we built.
00:28:18As the leaders of this tag team division, we cannot...
00:28:20We cannot allow all the hard work that we put into this.
00:28:24What are you all laughing at?
00:28:25Guys, look, I know we haven't been the easiest to deal with.
00:28:28We can talk about that later.
00:28:30We'll talk about it later.
00:28:31Tonight is about the survival of the tag team division.
00:28:34Our tag team division.
00:28:38Look, look, look, look, guys.
00:28:39If the Wyatts win tonight, then none of you, not one, has a chance at winning those tag team titles for the foreseeable future.
00:28:48I can hear you all the way down the hall.
00:28:51What are you talking about?
00:28:52What is going on?
00:28:53We are trying to motivate this whole tag team division to come together and fight against the Wyatts.
00:29:00Because apparently we are the only ones who give a damn about this division.
00:29:04Because, sir, you do not.
00:29:08Nick, why would you give the Wyatts a tag team title shot?
00:29:11They're running crazy.
00:29:12They agree.
00:29:13They're running crazy over it.
00:29:14Your show.
00:29:15We need you to do something.
00:29:17They all agree.
00:29:18You want me to do something?
00:29:20You're right.
00:29:21I will do something.
00:29:21Okay.
00:29:22Hey.
00:29:23What do you got?
00:29:24Cook something up.
00:29:25Okay?
00:29:26I like it.
00:29:27What is this?
00:29:28Wait, wait, wait, wait.
00:29:28Listen, how would you?
00:29:30I'd like to find a tag team partner for tonight and have a tag team match against DIY.
00:29:35No.
00:29:36No.
00:29:37Bad idea.
00:29:38What are you doing?
00:29:39Bad idea.
00:29:41Perfect.
00:29:41Who?
00:29:42Boy, man.
00:29:42Stupid.
00:29:43Shut up.
00:29:44Shut up.
00:29:45You're going to find a stupid idea.
00:29:46That's not what we're doing here.
00:29:48This isn't even here.
00:29:50This isn't even here.
00:29:54Oi, Zelina.
00:29:55You're going to find a tag team.
00:29:59You're going to find a tag team.
00:30:00You're going to find a tag team.
00:30:01It's profound.
00:30:02You're going to find a tag team.
00:30:03You're going to find a tag team.
00:30:04Now...
00:30:05You 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, you go out to the street and you handle it.
00:30:45But the street's where I made for everybody.
00:30:47That's why they made sidewalks.
00:30:49For girls like you who like to do sneak attacks.
00:30:52I have suffered and starved and sacrificed everything for 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, I am going to use you.
00:31:09So I am the United States champion.
00:31:14The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is for the Women's United States Championship.
00:31:39Introducing first, from Queens, New York, she is the Women's United States Champion, Selena Vega.
00:31:53I believe that's a King Cobra outfit that Selena is parading to the ring in.
00:32:01See the fangs?
00:32:03Wow, very perceptive, Michael Cole.
00:32:05Well, nonetheless, Selena, Julia for the United States Championship.
00:32:09But witness the worst of the worst dinosaurs in Jurassic World Rebirth.
00:32:14With only a theater's Wednesday, here's a behind-the-scenes look at the heart-pounding new film.
00:32:24The very proud Selena Vega.
00:32:30The Women's United States Champion set to defend her title here on SmackDown.
00:32:34The Women's United States Champion set to defend her title here on SmackDown.
00:33:05Introducing the challenger, from Tokyo, Japan, Julia!
00:33:14The beautiful madness.
00:33:18The way she has targeted Selena Vega for many weeks now.
00:33:22This 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?
00:33:31A stepping stone.
00:33:33That is kind of a slap in the face to every great champion who has ever held the Women's
00:33:39United 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.
00:33:45That I'm not just here to win one title on SmackDown.
00:33:50I'm here for everything.
00:33:52I'm here to run this show.
00:33:53Oh, geez.
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 race, that she
00:34:04will indeed be a world champion at one point in her career here at WWE.
00:34:09Yeah, 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
00:34:24expectations she puts on herself.
00:34:28Well, that woman there, Zelina Vega, four years ago, won the Queen of the Ring Tournament
00:34:33back in 2021.
00:34:36So this weekend, of course, means a lot to Zelina.
00:34:39Back in April of this year, Zelina Vega beat Chelsea Green to win her first singles championship
00:34:46at WWE.
00:34:47She was so emotional that night.
00:34:49It meant so much to her, Wade.
00:34:51And she's been a very proud champion over the past couple of months and intends to keep
00:34:55going.
00:34:56She said she wants to get the SummerSlam.
00:34:57Here's the interesting thing.
00:34:59For the past two months, it has been all about the green regime.
00:35:04Chelsea Green as Alataka.
00:35:05Cover again.
00:35:07The United States champion.
00:35:08Finally, Zelina seems to have covered.
00:35:11Shrugged them off.
00:35:13And immediately, a new challenge.
00:35:15And again, just steps up.
00:35:17Zelina Vega.
00:35:18Looking for a quick win here, as is Julia.
00:35:21Now, both women exchanging kicks and both women down in the early going of this matchup.
00:35:26Those women rumbled there, but immediately back up.
00:35:31It's kind of motivation that championship will give any competitor.
00:35:35Shake off the cobwebs.
00:35:37A nice duplex by Julia, who in her career have knocked off the likes of Roxanne Perez, Stephanie
00:35:43Vaquer, 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 Zelina Vega delivers a knee to Julia.
00:35:56And now, Zelina, who's very comfortable going up top and flying wave.
00:36:00Yeah, well, Zelina is the underdog in pretty much every match.
00:36:05Uh-oh, but Zelina may have hurt her knee.
00:36:07Zelina Vega may have squeaked her knee, folks.
00:36:16Well, this could be a concerning problem, perhaps, for Zelina Vega.
00:36:20It looked like she landed awkwardly when she took out Julia coming off the ring at that point.
00:36:25And we'll see if it affects Zelina at all in this matchup.
00:36:27The wardrobe malfunction in the process, but quickly back on the offense.
00:36:33Oh, don't speak too soon.
00:36:34And the power of Julia is coming to the floor once again.
00:36:38But again, she's got to get Zelina Vega in the ring.
00:36:41Champions advantage in this match.
00:36:42Julia's got to pin or submit Vega to win the championship.
00:36:46It's fascinating about Julia.
00:36:48She's so intense when on the attack, but in those brief windows in between.
00:36:53It's kind of lackadaisical.
00:36:55She kind of slows it down, enjoys it.
00:36:58And that is the beauty and the map is combined.
00:37:01You can get caught just like she did there into the Hurricanrana by Zelina.
00:37:05And now looking for a 619 to pay homage to her mentor, Rey Mysterio and Julia.
00:37:11Wow, Zelina 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.
00:37:21Now Vega, the kick of her own.
00:37:25The feisty Zelina Vega believes she's an unbreakable force.
00:37:30She's conquered so many obstacles in her career.
00:37:33Oh, this could be really ugly, Cole.
00:37:36Keep your eye out here.
00:37:37Potential neckbreaker.
00:37:38Oh, neckbreaker off the apron.
00:37:41And Julia in firm control of the champion.
00:37:44Neckbreaker just doesn't do that particular version of it justice.
00:37:49Zelina 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 Zelina Vega who walked out here.
00:38:00Yeah, but Zelina Vega, tremendous guts and heart.
00:38:04She'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.
00:38:15Hurric's top rope.
00:38:18And missile drop kick takes Vega down.
00:38:20Very calm confidence cover by Julia with a title and a kick out at two by Vega.
00:38:28And I like the confidence.
00:38:29I think the cockiness might be going a little too far against the champion, the level of Zelina Vega.
00:38:34Got to keep focused.
00:38:35Julia now with a submission move locked in on Zelina Vega after Zelina went face first in the mat.
00:38:49And Julia's been dominated the United States champ.
00:38:52Yes, she has.
00:38:53And Zelina Vega got the sting knocked out of her early in this one.
00:38:57And really a struggle to get a foothold in the match ever since.
00:39:01And Julia's done a great job of keeping the pressure.
00:39:03Cover 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.
00:39:12But she can brawl with the best of them.
00:39:15Punishing her opponent here tonight in Zelina Vega.
00:39:21The 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 driving Julia into the steel steps.
00:39:38And again, favoring the knee that Zelina tweaked earlier on in the matchup.
00:39:42I saw Julia grabbing the bottom row of teeth there.
00:39:46Checking they were all still there.
00:39:48Might need a recount.
00:39:49But now it's all Vega.
00:39:51The underdog is biting back.
00:39:54Yeah, the resilient champion staying in the fight.
00:39:56But Julia bringing that strong style.
00:40:03And now Zelina Vega looking to pick up the pace here.
00:40:05Use her quickness 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.
00:40:12But it was a back elbow delivery.
00:40:14Didn't quite get all of that.
00:40:15And that is why Julia is straight back on the offense.
00:40:20Crazy maneuverability now from Vega.
00:40:22Like Julia was going for her finisher moments ago.
00:40:25And Zelina was able to counter.
00:40:27Popped her up.
00:40:28Need her 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.
00:40:41May have the challenger in trouble.
00:40:42Oh!
00:40:43Meteora from Zelina.
00:40:45Again!
00:40:46And 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.
00:40:56You mentioned it earlier.
00:40:57You have to fight from underneath.
00:40:59But keep fighting.
00:41:01Stay in the fight however you can.
00:41:02And Vega's doing that.
00:41:03And Julia though.
00:41:05Zelina took a bit too much time getting to the top rope.
00:41:07Perhaps the need bothering her more than she's letting on.
00:41:10Both women hurting at this point.
00:41:11This is a championship level matchup.
00:41:14With the goal on the line.
00:41:15And we are getting a treat from these two women.
00:41:19Oh!
00:41:19Oh!
00:41:20Goodness!
00:41:20Julia just got her over.
00:41:22Just enough.
00:41:23You saw Vega trying to scramble out of the move.
00:41:26But.
00:41:27Julia just had enough power.
00:41:28And wait up!
00:41:30And Zelina.
00:41:33Able to drop back behind Julia.
00:41:36And now.
00:41:36Overhead!
00:41:37Delivered by Zelina for the win!
00:41:39Is it enough?
00:41:40And Julia gets her feet on the bottom ropeway.
00:41:43Just that little extension.
00:41:48When Vega thought she had this one.
00:41:51Put to bed.
00:41:51She hit her nuke right on Julia.
00:41:56And what is it going to take to put this Japanese superstar away?
00:41:59And this could be it.
00:42:03Moonsault!
00:42:03No!
00:42:03Julia!
00:42:04Moves out of harm's way.
00:42:06Zelina Vega back up center of the ring.
00:42:08Running knee now.
00:42:09By Julia.
00:42:11Arrivederci!
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.
00:42:21And Zelina is down!
00:42:23Julia with the cover!
00:42:25The Northern Lights ball brings her the championship!
00:42:31Here is your winner and new women's United States champion, Julia!
00:42:42Julia's biggest win on Friday night's SmackDown brings her United States championship gold.
00:42:50While Zelina went big, this was after a Code Red didn't quite get the job done.
00:42:59But that maneuverability of Julia, a couple of Arrivederci's, and then this.
00:43:07The Northern Lights ball, which has simply put all comers away.
00:43:12Since arriving at NXT a few short months ago, it's grabbed gold there.
00:43:18And 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.
00:43:57But again, congratulations to Julia, the new United States champion.
00:44:00Yeah, you really feel for anyone who loses a championship, but with Juliet, you do get the feeling that is a glimpse into the future of SmackDown up beyond.
00:44:09One programming note, Friday night's SmackDown next week, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, goes to two hours.
00:44:14Two hours for Friday night's SmackDown.
00:44:16So, 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 with 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.
00:44:58Lexi, this was 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, but it wouldn't hurt for us to be on the same page.
00:45:15Think of it as allies of convenience.
00:45:21Think about it.
00:45:26Interesting proposition.
00:45:28Well, partner, 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.
00:45:41There you are.
00:45:42A real journalist does here on SmackDown call.
00:45:49Get out your cameras.
00:45:51You're going to want to remember this moment.
00:45:54Tomorrow, from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
00:45:58The greatest of all time against the best in the world.
00:46:03One last time.
00:46:06John Cena.
00:46:08CM Punk.
00:46:09For the undisputed WWE Championship.
00:46:13It's time CM Punk woke up as champion.
00:46:17WWE Night of Champions.
00:46:19Oh, 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, Lebanese, 8 a.m. in the morning on the West Coast.
00:46:40Countdown underway.
00:46:41And then at 8 o'clock, local, 1 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.
00:46:51We will crown a new King of the Ring.
00:46:53But 10 years ago, we would crown King Barrett.
00:46:58Wade Barrett would go on to win the 20th King of the Ring tournament with a victory over Neville.
00:47:04And with the win, Wade Barrett would celebrate as King.
00:47:18Speaking of Wade Barrett, let's head up to the ring to my broadcast colleague.
00:47:22Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
00:47:31It 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.
00:47:48They will also be battling for an opportunity to compete against their brand's world champion at SummerSlam.
00:47:58So, without further ado, please welcome my first guest, the Storm, Jay Cargill.
00:48:18A Storm is coming.
00:48:22A Storm is coming.
00:48:48You know, the sensational Jay Cargill has never had an opportunity in her WWE career to battle for a singles championship.
00:48:55Well, she could get that opportunity if she wins Queen of the Ring this past Monday night on SmackDown, Monday Night Raw.
00:49:03But 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.
00:49:14One, two, three.
00:49:16And a bat.
00:49:18For the finals of the Queen of the Ring tournament.
00:49:21Jay Cargill, the powerhouse, was taken WWE by Storm.
00:49:43And her opponent tomorrow night in the final of the Queen of the Ring tournament.
00:50:00The Empress of Tomorrow, Asuka.
00:50:03The Empress of Tomorrow.
00:50:32Who would like to become a queen.
00:50:35Well, an opportunity for Asuka to do just that.
00:50:38Last Friday night on SmackDown.
00:50:41Semi-final matchup.
00:50:42Asuka versus Alexa Bliss.
00:50:44And what a competitive matchup it was.
00:50:46For moments, we thought Alexa Bliss was going to advance.
00:50:49And she went for Christ to Bliss.
00:50:51But Asuka would get her knees up.
00:50:53And the Empress of Tomorrow would connect.
00:50:57One, two, three.
00:51:02Asuka with the Empress Impact knocks off Alexa Bliss.
00:51:06And it's Asuka and Cargill.
00:51:08Queen of the Ring tomorrow night at Night of Champions.
00:51:11Ladies, thank you both for joining me.
00:51:40Jade, 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.
00:51:58Me, I see an opportunity to show you all exactly why I came here.
00:52:06You see, I have purpose.
00:52:12This is not pressure.
00:52:14It's purpose.
00:52:15And at SummerSlam, I don't plan on just taking the title.
00:52:20I plan on taking the whole damn throne.
00:52:24I plan on taking the title.
00:52:54I have skills and experience.
00:52:58Do you know who I am?
00:53:05I'm ASTAR!
00:53:11Because no one is ready for ASTAR!
00:53:16Because no one is ready for ASTAR!
00:53:26I promise you, you're going to regret.
00:53:35Yo, yo, yo, wake it up, wake it up!
00:53:43You see this?
00:53:46This 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!
00:54:01Maybe I'll cash in after Tiffany and Nia destroy each other
00:54:05in the last woman standing match.
00:54:08Or maybe I'll wait until one of them is ready for the championship to cash in.
00:54:16You hate the fact that no matter what you do, I'm the one with the power to take it all away.
00:54:37Just like I took away the tag titles!
00:54:42Just like I took away months from your career!
00:54:45Just like I took away the big three!
00:54:48It brings me pure pleasure when I think about how sweet it would be to ruin the biggest night of your career!
00:55:05I advise you to proceed with life!
00:55:11Oh, and Jane is hurt!
00:55:13Heard enough!
00:55:14She blasted through Ashka!
00:55:15Went right after Naomi!
00:55:16And Ashka's not taking too kindly to this, Wade!
00:55:21And Ashka now taking the fight to Cargill!
00:55:23We'll preview ahead of tomorrow night!
00:55:26And Ashka 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 Wade, Naomi put everyone on notice here tonight!
00:55:44Said it herself, I have the power!
00:55:47And the power is contained within that briefcase!
00:55:51The money in the bank contract!
00:55:53Every woman is on notice!
00:55:55Every woman is on notice!
00:56:05Yeah, look, we're definitely on the same page!
00:56:06We just need to get together and figure out the last few details, but I think we're good to go over it!
00:56:10And I agree with you, but whatever we're doing about the women's tag titles, we need to do it quickly!
00:56:14Agreed!
00:56:15Yeah, let's put this to bed!
00:56:16Alistair!
00:56:17Gentlemen!
00:56:18I want to cut right to it!
00:56:23I want a redo!
00:56:24I'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 know 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!
00:56:39I want my leg back!
00:56:40Calm down!
00:56:41I am calm!
00:56:42Adam?
00:56:43Nick!
00:56:44Are you going to help me or are you going to be in the way?
00:56:46Truth!
00:56:47With all due respect, John Cena is here, but he is here for CM Punk!
00:56:51He's not here for R-Truth!
00:56:52Not tonight!
00:56:53I'm here for John Cena!
00:56:55You know what?
00:56:56Don't even worry about it!
00:56:59Alistair, I apologize.
00:57:01We're going to get to your stuff, I promise you that.
00:57:08Same Smackdown, different continent, huh?
00:57:10Yeah, something like that.
00:57:11Let's go in the way here.
00:57:14Probably not what Alistair wanted to hear.
00:57:16One, two, three, four!
00:57:22Let's go!
00:57:35The following tag team contest is scheduled for one fall!
00:57:39Introducing first, with a combined weight of 497 pounds, Tommaso Ciampa, Johnny Gargano!
00:57:49D-I-Y!
00:57:50You know Wade, trying to play locker room leaders again, running their mouths, and DIY, once again in trouble.
00:57:59Yeah, talked a little too much smack in the locker room earlier tonight, GM.
00:58:04Aldis is now trying to teach him a lesson by putting DIY to work!
00:58:09Andrade will be one of their opponents.
00:58:11Andrade will be one of their opponents.
00:58:12Who will the other one be?
00:58:13We find out next on SmackDown!
00:58:16It is the start of what is going to be an unbelievable weekend in the capital city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
00:58:28This is Riyadh.
00:58:29We're at the Kingdom Arena tonight for Friday Night SmackDown.
00:58:32Of course, tomorrow, it will be a night of champions.
00:58:36And speaking of champions, Legato Del Fantasma now has some gold.
00:58:42It happened a couple of weeks ago at Triple Mania 3G3 in Monterey, Mexico.
00:58:50Wade, Angel, and Humberto Los Garzas put on a show, part of a fatal, part of a four-way matchup, to win the Triple-A World Tag Team title.
00:59:03They've got some incredible history south of the border.
00:59:06Well, they've extended it further by grabbing Triple-A Tag Goal.
00:59:10Congrats, Los Garzas!
00:59:13The former Tag Team Champions in their own right.
00:59:16NXT Tag Team Titles, two-time WWE Tag Team Champions, DIY.
00:59:22I'm the In нашей
00:59:45sweating.
00:59:45And we'll be back.
00:59:49I'm more.
01:00:04Oh, yeah.
01:00:08Oh, what an ace to pull out of your sleeve, Andrade.
01:00:19And their opponent, with a combined weight of 412 pounds, Andrade and Ray Fiena.
01:00:43So Gargano and Ciampa were running their mouths, and Aldis had added up and said,
01:00:48Hey Andrade, you want a tag match? Find a partner.
01:00:51What a partner he found.
01:00:52Ray Fiena, and they lit things up a few weeks ago, Wade.
01:00:56Yes, they did.
01:00:57They have tagged one time previously, beating Los Garza, who we just saw win the AAA tag title.
01:01:05That was back in May.
01:01:06These two showed some immediate chemistry together, and they're going to need that tonight,
01:01:12because DIY are chemistry personified.
01:01:18It pays to be popular when you need an emergency tag partner,
01:01:25It pays to be popular when you need an emergency tag partner.
01:01:43It's a call through your list of contacts, and come up with Ray Fiena X.
01:01:49Hats off, Andrade.
01:01:53Short-dropping superstar.
01:01:55Ray Fiena X has been, since his debut on SmackDown,
01:01:59he's been cutting through the entire roster with electrifying moves,
01:02:04and we should see some more of that imminently.
01:02:06So here we go.
01:02:10Ciampa starting things off against Andrade.
01:02:13Big 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,
01:02:29who've 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.
01:02:38But you're right, whoever wins that match will need a number one contender, sir.
01:02:43Put your foot down, lads.
01:02:45Double-team, and Andrade now.
01:02:47Drop to hold again.
01:02:49Phoenix slides outside the ring.
01:02:50And here comes Andrade now.
01:02:51Oh, and a double-team by Andrade and Phoenix.
01:02:55High-caliber action.
01:02:56Oh, Phoenix, Andrade, fly and take control of this tag team match.
01:03:13Man, Phoenix and Andrade, so much fun to watch, Wade.
01:03:26Yeah, crazy level of synchronicity this quickly.
01:03:31Despite having one match under their belts, they all looking like a veteran tag team.
01:03:36Well, the veteran tag team, DIY, completely on the back foot.
01:03:41And here's part of the problem with being thrown into this kind of match.
01:03:46If you DIY, you simply didn't know who you were convinced.
01:03:49Well, maybe you keep your mouth shut.
01:03:50How about that?
01:03:51Maybe you stop running around trying to be locker room leaders,
01:03:54take control of the entire tag team division.
01:03:57This is what they get.
01:03:58I don't mind that at all, mate.
01:04:00Tag team division does need some leadership.
01:04:02It has been a mess for months,
01:04:04although I will admit DIY have kind of been the main instigator.
01:04:07Ray Phoenix, so much fun to watch.
01:04:15Mexico 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.
01:04:25Perhaps explains why Ray Phoenix is so quick to fit in
01:04:28when it comes to tag team wrestling alongside Andrade.
01:04:31Those years and years experience you mentioned alongside Penta coming in handy tonight.
01:04:36Gargano makes the tag.
01:04:38Phoenix doesn't realize it is.
01:04:39Johnny Gargano delivers that slingshot spear as DIY takes control.
01:04:46Yeah, this is kind of what I expected.
01:04:49All the miles on the clock for DIY.
01:04:51They've won gold together in NXT.
01:04:54They've won gold together here on SmackDown.
01:04:57And 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.
01:05:15Running double these from Gargano.
01:05:17Tampa fouls it up with a big kick.
01:05:19And suddenly Gargano and Tampa dominating.
01:05:21Step for step, complete control and domination from DIY.
01:05:29And now in a real bad way is this Luchador.
01:05:32Cover now by Tampa.
01:05:34And a kick out.
01:05:35Phoenix stays alive.
01:05:36We are back on Friday Night SmackDown.
01:05:53It's DIY against Andrade.
01:05:54And the heartnery pick for this matchup, Ray Phoenix.
01:05:57But right now Gargano and Tampa dominating.
01:05:59Frequent tags in and out of the ring.
01:06:02Interesting to see Gargano and Andrade back in the same ring together.
01:06:05Back in 2018.
01:06:08Those two had the match of the year in NXT.
01:06:11Oh, goodness.
01:06:12Oh, my God.
01:06:13That landed by Gargano was absolutely horrific.
01:06:16Landed on the steps with the shin.
01:06:17Hoping he's okay.
01:06:19And for the moment at least,
01:06:20Jumper's got to go it alone.
01:06:23Now Ray Phoenix picking up the pace.
01:06:25Champa down and an opportunity now to make a tag.
01:06:27To waste point.
01:06:28Some concern perhaps for Johnny Gargano,
01:06:30who landed hard.
01:06:32It's about as awkward a landing as you can have over the top rope.
01:06:35He's contacting those steel steps on the way down.
01:06:38Could have easily thrown something in his knee.
01:06:40Obviously, well, he may be a bit injured,
01:06:43but it did not prevent him from pulling Andrade.
01:06:46Oh, off the apron so he couldn't make the tag.
01:06:49Cover now by Champa.
01:06:51That's the arm and the leg.
01:06:52Great cover by Champa.
01:06:53Great kick out by Ray Phoenix.
01:06:55Hey, Wade, a new era is born.
01:06:58Jurassic World Rebirth takes you
01:06:59to the most dangerous island on earth.
01:07:01Only in theaters Wednesday.
01:07:04Talk about dangerous Champa news.
01:07:10No one's dumb enough to go where we're going.
01:07:13That's kind of our specialty.
01:07:14Hang on!
01:07:23Let's go.
01:07:24Ready PG-13.
01:07:26What were you saying about being a tremendous broadcast journalist?
01:07:29We take cues here, pal.
01:07:31My headset temporarily wasn't working, Michael Cole.
01:07:35You 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 him, he jockeyed the position
01:07:46for 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
01:07:53pulled Andrade off the apron
01:07:55just when Phoenix was finally going to get that tag?
01:07:59Well, Johnny wrestling, apparently feigning a knee injury.
01:08:03No, no, he's still shaking it off.
01:08:04It's legit.
01:08:05I am telling you, he is hurt.
01:08:07Ray Phoenix walking the tightrope
01:08:10and connecting with Champa.
01:08:12Phoenix is a human highlight reel.
01:08:15Johnny Gargano, to his credit,
01:08:17battling through the pain here with that left knee injury.
01:08:21Still wanting to get back in the fight, perhaps,
01:08:23because Champa is down and made it out.
01:08:27Andrade looking for a tag.
01:08:28Gargano's legal.
01:08:29So is Andrade.
01:08:29And, uh, Johnny Gargano came up a bit.
01:08:33Gipped that through.
01:08:34Oh!
01:08:34And a dragon screw by Andrade.
01:08:37Right on that bad knee.
01:08:38How smart was that from Andrade?
01:08:40And now the favor, fully on the side of Andrade and Phoenix.
01:08:45And Gargano howling in pain.
01:08:48Oh, Gargano should not even be in the fight at this point.
01:08:52It tells you what a competitor he is.
01:08:54Simply has no quit in his soul.
01:08:56And the third generation superstar Andrade went for the Meteora.
01:09:00Gargano rolled out of harm's way.
01:09:02Slingshot spear caught by Andrade.
01:09:05Oh!
01:09:05And what a elbow to the back of the neck.
01:09:07Down goes Gargano off that reverse tornado DDT.
01:09:16And a kick out of two by Johnny.
01:09:19Well, hats off to Johnny Gargano and his unrelenting passion for this game.
01:09:24You might not like his attitude of late,
01:09:27but you have to respect a man fighting past the pain barrier here.
01:09:34Just how much it means to guys like Champa
01:09:37and Johnny Gargano to gritty dudes who come up the hard way,
01:09:41but that ain't gonna help you now.
01:09:43Andrade lands, rolls through.
01:09:45And double-team!
01:09:48For the win, Champa, cover!
01:09:51And a kick out, and I believe using his knees
01:09:53hurt Johnny Gargano's knee even more.
01:10:07We're in the midst of a tremendous tag team matchup here tonight
01:10:12between DIY and Andrade.
01:10:18Just four veterans who simply want to get to the top in a hurry,
01:10:24and they're gonna do whatever they can to get there.
01:10:27And Roddy and Champa really one-on-one now.
01:10:29Now, you've got Gargano injured outside the rank Phoenix as well.
01:10:33You've basically got four hobbled competitors at this point.
01:10:37It's about who's anywhere near 100%.
01:10:40And right now, it looks like that man is Andrade.
01:10:45Here comes Ray Phoenix, the high flyer, up to the top rope.
01:10:55What a splash!
01:10:59Cover!
01:11:01Champa kicks it too.
01:11:03Really a lot of respect shown to the Hall of Famer,
01:11:05Eddie Guerrero.
01:11:07What a legend, not just in Mexico, but around the world.
01:11:11Yeah, watch the frog splash here by Ray Phoenix.
01:11:13Right to the midsection of Champa, who just about kicked out.
01:11:19And Champa, at this point, needs to know there's not much chance
01:11:22of Johnny Gargano, his tag partner, giving a lot of help from it.
01:11:27Gargano really favoring his left knee as he tries to get some blood flowing
01:11:31back into it up on the apron.
01:11:32Champa exchanging blows with Phoenix.
01:11:35Gargano can barely stand up, and the same is probably true of Champa,
01:11:39although he's battling on.
01:11:43Oh, both men connect, tags made, Gargano and Andrade legal.
01:12:01Phoenix runs into a super kick.
01:12:03Andrade with a kick of his own.
01:12:05Champa with one, two.
01:12:05Yeah, this is the point of the match where all technical stuff goes out of the window.
01:12:10It's a slugfest, and all bodies have been dropped.
01:12:17A delighted WWE Universe in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,
01:12:23on their feet for a tremendous tag team matchup.
01:12:35And what a tag team matchup this has been here on Friday Night SmackDown.
01:12:39DIY against Andrade and Ray Phoenix.
01:12:42It's an absolute banger, and it's still ongoing despite the wall wounds shown by all four men.
01:12:50And suffering a knee injury early on in the matchup.
01:12:52Gargano has fought through.
01:12:55Andrade with a chop.
01:12:56Looking for something huge here to finally put this one away.
01:13:08But of course, there's fight left in Johnny Wrestling.
01:13:14What are they going to do here?
01:13:16High-risk maneuver.
01:13:16Gargano and Ronnie lands on his feet.
01:13:19Ronnie knees.
01:13:20Just crazy athleticism and reflexes from this man.
01:13:25Watch out.
01:13:27Oh!
01:13:28Goodness, stuck it.
01:13:31Champa.
01:13:32No, Gargano actually kicked out before Champa got in to make the save.
01:13:36Gargano tried to roll out of the way.
01:13:38He didn't roll far enough,
01:13:39and basically got a double stump to the chest as his reward.
01:13:45Phoenix using the ropes to his advantage.
01:13:48Ray Phoenix is going to fly!
01:13:53So much acceleration and so much impact.
01:13:57Taking the Sicilian psychopath.
01:14:00Tommaso jump it down, and then there were two.
01:14:04And then Gargano turns his attention to an old familiar foe, Andrade.
01:14:10His place is electric for this tag team match.
01:14:12What an absolute unexpected treat these four have thrown on here.
01:14:23Uh-oh.
01:14:25Phoenix makes the tag.
01:14:26He's legal.
01:14:27I don't think Johnny Gargano saw that.
01:14:30He's going to know now.
01:14:32Phoenix.
01:14:33Incredible!
01:14:34Turned that into a German suplex.
01:14:35Fridging cover now!
01:14:37Almost count of what a move by Ray Phoenix.
01:14:40Oh, man.
01:14:41If that pin had been a little more crisp,
01:14:44that surely would have been the end there.
01:14:47What a massive leverage.
01:14:48German suplex there.
01:14:50But perhaps after the beating Phoenix has taken,
01:14:52didn't quite have the...
01:14:53the cool strength to stick the pick.
01:15:05Hello.
01:15:06Phoenix.
01:15:09With Gargano up on his shoulders,
01:15:11on Rodney top rope,
01:15:12Kampas sends him spilling out to the floor.
01:15:15Gargano, go through.
01:15:16Is it enough for the win?
01:15:18Almost had it!
01:15:19Two and a half!
01:15:20That's when Faze was trying for that message
01:15:22and Muscle Buster went up!
01:15:24Phoenix hurt his knee.
01:15:26Gargano capitalized.
01:15:28Tag to Ciampa.
01:15:29Nailing that poison rana,
01:15:31and now Ciampa looking to capitalize on this
01:15:34and punish the bad.
01:15:35Looking for fairytale ending.
01:15:36Gargano with a kick to the face.
01:15:38Down goes Phoenix.
01:15:39Cover off the double team.
01:15:41Somehow Phoenix is in it.
01:15:42Somehow Ray Phoenix is alive.
01:15:46And Ciampa...
01:15:47looking to put Phoenix away.
01:15:51Oh!
01:15:52Project Ciampa!
01:15:54Cover!
01:15:55Andrade!
01:15:56Breaks things up!
01:15:59Perfect timing from Andrade
01:16:01because this one was as good as over.
01:16:05Just a volley of offense thrown away
01:16:08of Ray Phoenix.
01:16:10Oh!
01:16:10Andrade caught him with a back elbow.
01:16:13Ciampa now going to send Andrade to the ropes.
01:16:16Kick drops Andrade to his knees.
01:16:18And now Tommaso Ciampa looking to put Ray Phoenix away.
01:16:20Exposes his knee into the corner.
01:16:23Nobody home!
01:16:26Phoenix!
01:16:28Tremendous balance!
01:16:30Ciampa up on the top rope!
01:16:31Andrade to Andrade who's legal!
01:16:34And suddenly looking bleak!
01:16:35Andrade!
01:16:36Andrade!
01:16:37Andrade!
01:16:38Andrade!
01:16:39Andrade!
01:16:44Andrade!
01:16:44Here are your winners!
01:16:53Ray Phoenix!
01:16:55And Andrade!
01:16:57absolutely incredible action here in this tag team matchup oh man that match was an absolute
01:17:09treat for all of us complete pandemonium from start to finish and what a victory
01:17:16for this team who are now basically two and oh this mexican muscle buster here
01:17:23from ray phoenix we've seen that in the past that you call it cold the message the one-two whammy
01:17:30bots jumper away as ray phoenix plays guard on the outside ray phoenix calls it the black fire driver
01:17:38and he connected with it here tonight to allow adrade to hit the message and once again victorious
01:17:44for this high-flying exciting tag team of adrade and phoenix on friday night smackdown
01:17:50ladies and gentlemen tomorrow night appears to be the final confrontation in one of the most
01:18:01heated rivalries in wwe history we look at cena versus punk next
01:18:07ladies and gentlemen we are in riad saudi arabia tonight for an unbelievable weekend of wwe action
01:18:20tonight it's friday night smackdown in this capital city well john cena will be here live a bit later
01:18:27on tonight but he talked about his retirement tour on the late show with stephen colbert this past
01:18:34tuesday
01:18:34so we we have we have seen the sun
01:18:39but we also have let's go cena
01:18:44all right hold on hold on hold on
01:18:46if you indulge me
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