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00:00And here comes the marquee name from Friday Night SmackDown on Fox.
00:08He's the head of the table, the Tribal Chief, the Universal Champion, Roman Reigns.
00:30We are moments away from what will definitely be an epic battle.
01:00The Universal Champion, with the icy stare in his eyes, in the best physical shape of his career, and ready for battle.
01:20He is arrogant, he is confident, he is imposing, and he is intimidating.
01:26Samoa Joe, how is Roman Reigns different now than when you battled him earlier in your career?
01:31Well, the Roman Reigns now is a much more domineering Roman Reigns.
01:34This is a man who's controlling all the variables and has brought in Paul Heyman to handle that type of work.
01:39This is a focused, this is a vicious, and this is a dedicated Roman Reigns.
01:44The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
01:48Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by his special counsel, Paul Heyman, from Pensacola, Florida,
01:54weighing in at 265 pounds, he is the Universal Champion, Roman Reigns!
02:05Trust me, Paul, Roman may appear flippant, but Roman Reigns takes no opponent lightly.
02:13Particularly not the WWE Champion.
02:16Roman simply sees a lot of himself in Drew McIntyre.
02:20But this is a different Roman to Samoa Joe's point.
02:23This is a more dangerous, more dominant, more laser-focused Roman Reigns.
02:28Yeah, do not mistake confidence for underestimation.
02:31Roman Reigns is well aware of the man he's about to face in this ring.
02:34And he is well aware of what lengths he needs to go to to secure victory tonight.
02:41We've seen in recent months, Reigns will stop at nothing to retain his Universal Championship.
02:48We know Reigns will go the extra mile.
02:50Joe, I ask you, does Drew McIntyre have it in him?
02:54That question, I guarantee, will be answered tonight.
03:03And regardless of the outcome, this much I do know,
03:05Drew McIntyre is coming for the head of the table, and he's coming with all things blazing.
03:11Paul Heyman reminded us that Drew McIntyre has never defeated Roman Reigns.
03:20Roman Reigns has said to McIntyre, you're the guy they send in when I'm busy.
03:26Roman Reigns is coming for something or not, but he's the guy he wants toemary.
03:35Come on!
03:40You're not in the middle of the day.
03:42So this is number one.
03:45So he is the guy he didn't know the guy he wanted to do.
03:47He is just the guy he does.
03:48He is the guy he loves me.
03:50He is the guy he holds the guy.
03:53I'm a fower quarterback.
03:55The WWE Champion, The Sword and Kilt, a family heirloom given to him by his grandfather,
04:04as Drew McIntyre heads into battle tonight.
04:08He is the WWE Champion, Drew McIntyre.
04:32So let us set the stage, it was at Survivor Series last year,
04:36where Drew McIntyre was pinned and eliminated by Roman Reigns in a traditional Survivor Series tag team matchup.
04:44Drew McIntyre admits that that night was a wake up call for him.
04:48What did he do two months later?
04:50He eliminated Roman Reigns from the Royal Rumble match to win and begin an incredible year in WWE.
04:57That night at the Royal Rumble was a turning point in the career of Roman Reigns.
05:02It was the first step in the evolution to what we see today as Universal Champion.
05:07But look in the eyes of McIntyre, stomping fearlessly into the lion's den.
05:12And as McIntyre enters the ring, he stares across at his destiny.
05:20This man set him on the path.
05:22And tonight, McIntyre seeks to bring it full circle.
05:25This is for pride.
05:26This is for supremacy.
05:28This is for bragging rights.
05:30And Drew McIntyre's words, this is the opportunity to prove that I am better.
05:39That I deserve to be at the head of the table.
05:53This is a massive main event.
05:58The two men on top of their respective brands.
06:27And as these two warriors prepare to do battle.
06:31One note I'd like to mention is that both champions need to be cognizant of the fact that
06:36the holder of the Money in the Bank contract, The Miz, is lurking here tonight.
06:42And we certainly know that to be the case, but the mood these two are in tonight better not be the night.
06:46So that's so much to be said with the gaze, and there's a lot of conversation going on in that ring right now, Cole.
06:53Pre-match posturing because when the bell rings, the heavy artillery will start flying.
07:00Roman Reigns has said that one day, Drew McIntyre will get his opportunity to be the man.
07:07He's the right guy at the right place, but at the wrong time.
07:13McIntyre has an opportunity tonight to silence Roman Reigns.
07:28Think about what's going through the mind of the special counsel to Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman.
07:43Paul Heyman was humiliated on the grandest stage of them all when Drew McIntyre tore the WWE title away from his former client Brock Lesnar.
07:51And as the matchup begins, it's an opportunity, to your point, for Paul Heyman to seek some retribution here tonight.
07:58A feeling out process between McIntyre and Reigns.
08:03Joe, how does Drew McIntyre win this match tonight?
08:07Well, quite simply put, overwhelming violent force.
08:10That is the only way that you're ever going to best a man like Roman Reigns.
08:14And when I say overwhelming, I mean an output of offense that he's never put out in his life before because this man is resilient.
08:20And Corey, how does Roman Reigns take out the Scottish Warrior?
08:25Roman Reigns right now is gonna be looking for any opening, no matter how slight.
08:29Roman has a healthy respect for what McIntyre's capable of as a competitor.
08:34But Roman is gonna have to be ruthless.
08:36We're gonna have to see the Roman we've seen recently, not historically.
08:40McIntyre admitted that he has to control his emotions tonight.
08:46And that's been key in both matchups with McIntyre.
08:50I mean, his emotions can get to the better of him, and he puts himself in bad situations when he gets over aggressive.
08:55And it's been an emotional week for McIntyre, regaining the championship this past Monday night on Raw.
08:59The face-to-face contract signing where Reigns said a lot of hurtful things Friday night on SmackDown.
09:04And now the waist lock and the standing switch by McIntyre.
09:07Reigns go to the ropes to force the break.
09:09Now, Corey, Reigns has got other things on his mind as well tonight.
09:17You saw the confrontation with his cousin, Jey Uso, who failed to help Team SmackDown,
09:22Team Raw in a clean sweep earlier tonight.
09:25You know, Cole, six months ago, I would say that could be a factor in a Roman Reigns match.
09:30But now you've got Paul Heyman on the outside.
09:32So Roman can focus on what needs to be accomplished.
09:35The match needs to be won, period.
09:38Again, collar and elbow tie-up, center of the ring.
09:41Almost a feeling out process between these two champions in the early going.
09:45Well, both these men definitely gauging each other's strengths.
09:47Looking for, like Corey said, any opening they can find him.
09:51Reigns turns things into a side headlock, and McIntyre looking to create a break.
09:57And a nice side headlock takedown by Reigns, again in control.
10:00Very basic, very effective.
10:02Roman realizing he can't get overzealous.
10:04He can't go for the home run and the winning blow at the top of the match with McIntyre.
10:08McIntyre was bridging there to keep his shoulders off the mat.
10:12And Reigns smartly making McIntyre carry his weight, getting McIntyre to the ground,
10:16sapping that energy tank.
10:18McIntyre back to a vertical base.
10:21Now it's McIntyre with a side headlock on Reigns.
10:25A little turn about being fair play, eh, Cole?
10:28Yeah.
10:29And a side headlock takedown by Drew McIntyre.
10:32And look at Drew.
10:33Look at that crank of pressure.
10:34Yes.
10:35You love how McIntyre lifts his hips off the mat.
10:38To your point, Joe, adding weight and pressure to the neck of the Universal Champion.
10:43And Joe, this is also sending a little bit of message to Roman Reigns as well, McIntyre.
10:48It's beyond sending a message.
10:50I mean, taking a man and doing what he just did to you.
10:52I mean, it's very demoralizing, Michael Cole.
10:54Listen, Drew McIntyre's been sending messages for the last several weeks.
10:58I mean, showing up on Friday Night SmackDown.
11:00What a tackle.
11:01And basically calling his shot, telling Roman Reigns days in advance that he's gonna
11:06not only beat Randy Orton, he's gonna be the opponent.
11:09And Roman Reigns as he delivers an elbow to the jaw of McIntyre.
11:14The prophecy's been fulfilled thus far.
11:17Can it continue for Drew?
11:18And McIntyre with another shoulder tackle.
11:21And you saw the sudden explosiveness and the quickness of McIntyre there.
11:25And it's thrown Reigns off his game a bit as the champ looks to regroup.
11:29Might I say signature McIntyre explosiveness.
11:32And Roman's taking a bit of a break on the outside and rightfully so.
11:35Here, Paul Heyman, what type of advice do you offer Reigns at this jump?
11:38Paul's telling Roman right now to keep his composure.
11:42Paul is reminding Roman Reigns that he is the head of the table.
11:46Not to get flustered, not to get shook.
11:48And Reigns has been unstoppable since he's returned at SummerSlam earlier this year
11:52and really being tested in the early going tonight.
11:55Do you know who else was unstoppable once upon a time?
11:58Brock Lesnar.
11:59Joe, you can attest to that firsthand.
12:01Drew McIntyre put down Lesnar.
12:03Yeah, which is a very rare feat and one that many WWE superstars try to accomplish,
12:06but very few follow through with.
12:09Now McIntyre playing some mind games with the Universal Champion.
12:14And this has been McIntyre's MO.
12:17I mean, he'll take the fight right to you.
12:19Let's be honest, it's no secret.
12:22Drew McIntyre is looking to land a Claymore, period.
12:26Shut, Roman's, lights out, win the match.
12:29And Drew can do that.
12:31Roman Reigns would love to deliver a spear to put McIntyre away.
12:36Absolutely right.
12:37Both competitors with finishing maneuvers executed at lightning speed.
12:41McIntyre was expecting another tie up and Reigns went low with the kick.
12:46And now Roman Reigns begins to assert his authority.
12:49And Reigns bouncing McIntyre off the turnbuckle.
12:54And McIntyre can't let that big right-hander Roman Reigns become a factor.
12:58Once again, the intimidating Universal Champion.
13:10And McIntyre though turns it around, delivers a right hand of his own.
13:14And now Roman Reigns.
13:15And look at McIntyre go.
13:18He's got Reigns trapped in the corner.
13:20Dropping bombs in the corner.
13:22And the Thunder's rolling through the highlands.
13:25And you see Reigns' expression change when McIntyre delivered that chop.
13:29And a headbutt by Roman.
13:31And it might have been a wake-up call that Roman didn't want,
13:33and Drew didn't want Reigns to have.
13:35Look at this.
13:36And now it's Reigns unloading in the corner.
13:38The official trying to do what he can.
13:40And if you're Dan Engler, guys, you've got to give Roman and Drew a little bit of leeway in this match.
13:45This is a very emotional matchup here.
13:47And now it's McIntyre with the power as he drives Reigns back to the corner.
13:57Unloading now with the whirlwind right hands.
13:59McIntyre tearing into Reigns right now.
14:04Roman ripped into the corner, McIntyre launched out to the apron.
14:08Now Reigns hangs him up in the top rope.
14:10And Roman with the right hand.
14:11And McIntyre's now stunned.
14:13And Drew driven into the post.
14:16McIntyre just melted to the outside in pure agony.
14:21Collapsing in a heap.
14:23And once again, McIntyre has to find an answer for that right hand.
14:28And this is where doubt starts to creep into your mind.
14:31If you're Drew McIntyre, you came in with confidence.
14:34But after a mistake that big, Drew has to realize he is in jeopardy already.
14:39The slow methodical pace of Roman Reigns.
14:48Doesn't waste any energy.
14:51Every blow means something.
14:57McIntyre bounced off the apron.
14:59Reigns extremely calculated in every maneuver he makes inside the ring.
15:05Breaking the referee's count, resetting it.
15:09Let us know if it's words here.
15:11I mean, Roman Reigns, he is a master of attrition.
15:13And McIntyre tried to slow himself.
15:15Couldn't quite put on the brakes and he hit the steps hard.
15:18This is not only a dangerous Roman Reigns, it is a frightening Roman Reigns.
15:28Complete absence of malice.
15:33I should say no absence of malice.
15:35No absence of malice.
15:36Exactly, as Roman sends Drew back into the ring.
15:38Crawls now toward the cover.
15:40Hooks the leg on the WWE Champion.
15:42And McIntyre able to kick out at two.
15:45There's one thing that Roman Reigns has definitely had an abundance of.
15:49It is pure unbridled malice.
15:51Chin lock applied and look at what he's doing to McIntyre.
15:57Just punishing the WWE Champion.
16:00Reigns cranking on the WWE Champion, trying to wear the Scotsman down.
16:08Beautiful Chantry into some devastating knees by Reigns.
16:15And suplex by Roman.
16:17And off the snap, suplex Reigns into the cover, hooks the inside leg.
16:21And McIntyre kicks out at two.
16:23And you almost saw Roman, a little bit of frustration as he's like, I almost had him.
16:27Yeah, Reigns realizes how close he was to victory, but also understanding there is much more work to be done.
16:34And let's be honest, it pales in comparison to the visage or pain that Drew McIntyre is currently wearing.
16:39And if you're Reigns, you know you can't let McIntyre hang around.
16:42You gotta try to put him away when you can.
16:44A short elbow work by Reigns.
16:45Reigns, again, just that vicious assault style.
16:48Cover again, and a kick out.
16:49There's no other way to describe it.
16:51It's a simple style of assault by Reigns.
16:53It's a mauling.
16:54And what Roman's looking to do there is mouse up the eyes of Drew McIntyre,
16:57get some swelling going, takes away and changes all of it, any plans that Drew had for this matchup.
17:02You can't see, you can't fight, Corey.
17:04Amen.
17:05McIntyre just trying to struggle to get back to his feet here.
17:10Reigns, again, controlling the WWE Champion.
17:13Reigns focusing in on that jaw for that vicious elbow assault.
17:20Roman with a Bryce-like grip on Drew McIntyre, the downed WWE Champion.
17:25Trying to rally.
17:26Drew trying to make it back to his feet.
17:28Trying to get the burn is burning.
17:30Separation area.
17:31And Reigns like that slings him back to the mat.
17:35The referee admonishing Roman Reigns for using the hair.
17:38And Reigns is treading on dangerous territory.
17:44Dangerous lead.
17:47And McIntyre trying to fight back now.
17:51Back to his feet.
17:54And Reigns!
17:59Explosive cover now on McIntyre.
18:02To knock off the champion and McIntyre at two.
18:05You see the height on that, Corey.
18:06It was quite the impact, Joe.
18:09But again, Reigns not able to put McIntyre away.
18:12Take one more look at the aforementioned clothesline.
18:16Tremendous height, but here's where the money's made.
18:19Boom!
18:20Nearly took Drew's head clean off his shoulders.
18:23The submission hold applied.
18:30This is incredibly painful on the neck and shoulder of Drew McIntyre.
18:34And Reigns continuing to focus on that jaw.
18:36This, this, this, this.
18:40Tremendous and Reigns enjoys this.
18:43No!
18:44Drew better figure something out in short order or else this match won't last much longer.
18:53And WWE's Thunderdome at Amway Center.
18:56This is the main event of Survivor Series.
19:00And tonight we're going to thank The Undertaker for his 30 years in WWE.
19:05The next generation, Roman Reigns, Drew McIntyre, Universal Champion, WWE Champion, slugging it out.
19:17McIntyre- Look at how he exploded out of the corner.
19:20Drew McIntyre now using that to build his own momentum.
19:24Something McIntyre picked up from his rival.
19:26What a throw by McIntyre!
19:28And now it's Reigns who's in trouble.
19:33Neckbreaker by McIntyre.
19:35Both men down center of the ring and a kip up by the WWE Champion.
19:40And I believe the Scottish Warrior is feeling it.
19:43And this is why Reigns was frustrated earlier when he couldn't put McIntyre away,
19:48because he knew the Scottish Warrior had this in him.
19:51McIntyre measuring Roman Reigns.
20:01Will help Reigns back to his feet.
20:06And look at that.
20:08Watch out.
20:09For the Future Shock DDT.
20:10And it was Roman Reigns able to get McIntyre on his shoulder momentarily.
20:14And now Reigns driving McIntyre into the corner yet again.
20:18Uh-oh.
20:19Elbow right on the ear of the Universal Champion.
20:21And McIntyre, a drop by Roman Reigns into the cover.
20:24Is it enough to put McIntyre away?
20:26And another near fall for the Universal Champion as the WWE Champion,
20:31McIntyre survives at Survivor Series.
20:35That was the nearest to fall, Cole.
20:40A very calm, stoic, special counsel.
20:44Paul Heyman looks on.
20:46Two battered warriors laying in the center of the ring.
20:50We knew this was gonna be hard hitting.
20:52We knew this was gonna be an epic battle.
20:54And it continues.
20:56Look at this once again.
21:00McIntyre looking for a close line, but Reigns a step ahead,
21:03delivering a hellacious Samoan drop.
21:05But again, the story here, guys, is McIntyre surviving,
21:09able to kick out yet again at everything Reigns is throwing at him.
21:20McIntyre doing everything he can to get back to his feet.
21:24McIntyre talking to himself at this point.
21:27McIntyre stumbling again into the ropes.
21:34Lock and low.
21:35Here we go.
21:36Wait for the Superman punch.
21:38McIntyre with a smoke!
21:39Buster!
21:40Jackknife cover.
21:42Is it enough to knock off Reigns?
21:43Kick out at two by the Universal Champion.
21:46And McIntyre has finally bought himself some breathing room.
21:52Yeah, critical moment in this match right now for McIntyre to try to regroup.
21:57Recharge the batteries a bit.
21:59Look at this once more.
22:03Roman thinking about the Superman punch.
22:05Drew felt it coming, and watch the height on this Spinebuster.
22:08McIntyre left both feet.
22:10That was one of the damnedest Spinebusters I've seen in some time.
22:14And McIntyre right out on the attack.
22:16He realizes, Joe, this is his opportunity.
22:19He must maintain this assault, especially when you're facing a man like Roman Reigns.
22:24There can be no room for recovery.
22:26And now it's McIntyre driving Reigns into the steps.
22:31Scottish Warrior continuing to pour on the punishment on a fallen, weakened Universal Champion.
22:39These are the proving grounds.
22:41This is where it all comes to a head.
22:43Who is superior and who is a secondary champion?
22:46And Reigns with a kick as McIntyre climbed back into the ring.
22:50Roman Reigns with a right hand, drops the champ to a knee.
22:54Beautiful awareness by Reigns.
22:56Match has been so even.
22:58This is where I'm making a move right here.
23:01This is where I'm a man.
23:04I'm a man in here, number two.
23:06You understand me, number two?
23:09Huh?
23:11You wanna live with this whole thing.
23:15That's why we call it 437.
23:17This is where I'm a man who runs.
23:20And you're always going to be number two.
23:23Give us a kiss.
23:26Let's go kiss by McIntyre.
23:28No.
23:29Boop by Reigns.
23:30Boop by McIntyre.
23:33Roman Reigns.
23:36Went for the, big closeout again.
23:38Future Shock DDT.
23:39Covered in by McIntyre to beat Reigns.
23:41Hooks the leg, kick out by Roman at two and a half.
23:44What a sequence there that almost brought McIntyre the victory.
23:50And I believe the stoicism has disappeared from Paul Heyman's face at ringside.
23:55Yeah, Paul got very animated during this exchange.
23:59Drew McIntyre with the wherewithal to counter with the Future Shock DDT and got two and nine tenths on the count before Reigns survived.
24:08That's gotta be disheartening for Drew McIntyre.
24:13Yeah.
24:14Now's not the time to lose your heart.
24:15Now's the time to secure victory.
24:17And that's what Drew McIntyre needs to do right now.
24:20Drew needs to remain focused.
24:23Heyman trying to will Roman back into this.
24:33Drew now, slinking into the bottom rope, waiting for Reigns to rise to deliver a Claymore.
24:40McIntyre's ready to put Reigns away.
24:47Here you go.
24:48It's Roman with a Superman punch.
24:50McIntyre down to one knee for a moment, but-
24:53And Roman Reigns now.
24:58Roman looking to lock in the guillotine.
25:00Yeah, Drew McIntyre able to counter.
25:02Roman Reigns came back at SummerSlam and over the past number of months has used that guillotine to success.
25:08But McIntyre able to counter, and now McIntyre with Reigns where he wants it.
25:13Here we go.
25:14And it's Reigns hitting him off with a kick to the face.
25:16And now McIntyre posted, shoulder first into the ring post.
25:22And this has been a war.
25:26McIntyre warned Roman Reigns Friday night, enjoy your two days apiece.
25:32This is gonna be a war at Survivor Series, and boy has it been.
25:37The Universal Champion attempting to psych himself up once again.
25:54Both men are hurting.
25:57You heard Reigns say moments ago, this is the fourth quarter.
26:01This is where you define yourself.
26:03But more importantly, he was called Drew McIntyre the number two around here.
26:07McIntyre back to his feet.
26:09Roman Reigns, fair!
26:11McIntyre, turn it around!
26:13McIntyre, turn it around!
26:14And Roman Reigns with nowhere to go!
26:18The submission locked in!
26:20Nowhere to go at all!
26:21Is Reigns gonna tap?
26:23How humiliating would it be if Reigns taps to the WWE Champion?
26:28And McIntyre is cranking the hold up.
26:31I mean, this is incredible.
26:33How is Reigns withstanding this?
26:35This is excruciating.
26:36Reigns fingertip away makes the bottom rope, forces the break.
26:40But what an unbelievable counter by McIntyre.
26:43And how much damage was done.
26:45Roman Reigns spent significant time in that Kimura.
26:48He could have torn a ligament, could have dislocated an elbow.
26:51Roman trying to squeeze the feeling back into his left arm.
26:57And that was absolutely incredible.
26:59That counter, you gotta see this again.
27:01Reigns is going for the- McIntyre used Roman's own momentum
27:05against the Universal Champion before sliding in beautifully.
27:10And let's be honest, gentlemen, man was not made to stand.
27:13And now McIntyre, McIntyre launched onto the table by Reigns.
27:17This is only gonna get uglier.
27:22Gentlemen, give these two gladiators the space.
27:28Cuz it's gonna go from bad to worse.
27:31Roman once again.
27:34My goodness, the table explodes.
27:37McIntyre sent through the table by Reigns.
27:44The official still counting.
27:46You're gonna expect some lenience.
27:48These are the two top guys.
27:49What are you gonna do?
27:50A count of eight, and Roman Reigns now breaks the count.
27:53The official trying to keep Reigns in the ring.
27:59The official important to stay in.
28:00Yeah, but Roman Reigns has got his sights set on Drew McIntyre.
28:03There's no one on Earth that can talk sense to either of these men.
28:06This is a fight.
28:07This is the heat of battle.
28:10And the look on Reigns' face says it all.
28:12Roman Reigns, his stare.
28:15It's predatory.
28:16McIntyre staring at Reigns as well.
28:19Back to his feet.
28:20Spare!
28:21Spare to the barricade!
28:23Roman Reigns sparing McIntyre through the wall.
28:28Unbelievable.
28:29Reigns is effectively fighting with one good arm right now.
28:32And there's the cover now by Reigns.
28:34Hook of the leg on McIntyre.
28:35He kicks out again.
28:36Are you kidding me?
28:37Are you kidding me?
28:38You gotta be kidding me.
28:43How?
28:45That's the only question I can drum up right now.
28:48How the hell did McIntyre kick out?
28:50And I guarantee you it's the same question.
28:52The same question.
28:53First the Samoan drop through the table, right?
28:56And then this.
28:57Roman Reigns, Drew McIntyre through a damn wall.
29:00A wall.
29:02And McIntyre still kicked out.
29:05And the look on Reigns' face.
29:07The look on Reigns' face right now says it all, gentlemen.
29:10What will it take?
29:11What will it take to get rid of Drew McIntyre?
29:13Heyman just walked by us with a look in his eyes of what the hell is going on?
29:17I'm afraid to answer these questions, gentlemen.
29:20What will it take?
29:21I don't know.
29:22We may need two new champions after this fight.
29:25The WWE Champion and the Universal Champion may damn well destroy one another.
29:30Reigns back to his feet in the corner.
29:37McIntyre back to his feet as well.
29:40Roman Reigns with a spear but he ran into a kick.
29:43Here comes McIntyre.
29:44Spear, spear by Reigns.
29:46Cover, cover for the win.
29:48McIntyre kicks out again.
29:51Reigns can't believe it.
29:55The WWE Universe can't believe it, Cole.
29:58Drew McIntyre will not lose.
30:03McIntyre looking for a Claymore, the Universal champ.
30:07A step ahead, monstrous spear from Reigns.
30:10But somehow, some way, the Scottish Warrior survives.
30:15Roman Reigns with his look in his eyes of what else do I have to do?
30:20How the hell do I put McIntyre away?
30:23Reigns already put Drew through the announce table, through the damn wall at ringside.
30:28What will Roman do?
30:30Roman talking to himself saying, this isn't the McIntyre I've beaten before.
30:43This is a different Drew McIntyre.
30:45And Roman's gonna have to dig down deep.
30:47You haven't seen this before, Drew.
30:54You haven't seen this shit before.
30:56You haven't seen this shit before.
31:00A direct message sent to our announce team partner Samoa Joe, as Roman Reigns.
31:05We have seen this before.
31:07And Reigns, my God, a Claymore.
31:14But Roman Reigns ran into the official, who was knocked out of the ring.
31:19An explosive Claymore by McIntyre.
31:23Reigns is down, but there's no official.
31:26That was Drew's opportunity.
31:29That was Drew's moment.
31:30Wait a minute.
31:31Jey Uso.
31:33I thought Roman Reigns told Jey to go home.
31:36Told him to get out of here after losing the Survivor Series match earlier tonight.
31:41But Uso's back.
31:46I guess trying to get him the good graces of the Universal Champion is cussing.
31:50The strong is cold.
31:51But it may not matter.
31:53A low blow.
31:55A low blow.
31:56A super kick.
31:58And the official down and out has seen none of it.
32:02Superman punched by Reigns.
32:08And now Roman trying to lock in the guillotine.
32:10And there he goes.
32:11He's hooked up, it's under the chin and it's sucking deep.
32:16McIntyre fighting with whatever's left.
32:19Reigns squeezing the breath out of the WWE Champion.
32:23And another official now is on his way down to the ring as the guillotine is locked in.
32:29New official in the ring.
32:30McIntyre's back on his feet.
32:32McIntyre's back on his feet.
32:33McIntyre stood up.
32:34Yeah, buddy.
32:35And look at Roman though.
32:36Really hasn't cinched in now.
32:40Come on, Reigns.
32:41Get in there.
32:42That's it.
32:43McIntyre's passed out.
32:44McIntyre's out.
32:45Here is your winner.
32:46The Universal Champion, Roman Reigns.
32:51Gentlemen, we just saw two warriors do battle.
32:56There's a reason those two men are the Universal Champion and the WWE Champion.
33:01And if it wasn't for Jey Uso, who the hell knows what would happen?
33:08All we know is what we saw, Cole, but to your point, I couldn't agree more.
33:13This was a war.
33:16McIntyre landing the Claymore.
33:18A collision between Reigns and the official opened the floodgates for chaos.
33:23First the low blow.
33:25Then Jey Uso coming to the aid of the head of the table.
33:30And Roman cinching in the guillotine.
33:33Drew fought valiantly as we knew we would.
33:36Fought like a worthy WWE Champion.
33:39But tonight, the Universal Champion just too much.
33:43Drew McIntyre gave Roman Reigns everything he could handle and more.
33:49Drew McIntyre proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is an unbelievable WWE Champion.
33:58And the same has to be said for Roman Reigns.
34:03Two absolute studs in every sense of the word proudly representing.
34:09Tonight was aptly named best of the best.
34:12And the effort from this man tonight proved that indeed these two men are the best of the best of WWE.
34:18You know, it's very rare that a main event lives up to its hype.
34:22This match tonight lived up to that hype and more.
34:26There's a reason that Survivor Series is called best of the best.
34:30Because the two best champions in WWE today went head to head in a bar burner.
34:38But standing over the ashes is only one man, the head of the table, the Universal Champion.
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