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00:00Drew McIntyre was recently suspended. I've been working tirelessly to try to
00:04reinstate him and bring him back. The fact that Drew won't return my calls and say
00:08Drew consider this an official invitation to come here tonight so that we can
00:13discuss a resolution together.
00:21Is Drew here? No he's not. This is a legal letter from his attorneys claiming
00:27an unsafe work environment. So just so you know, I'm gonna personally go to Drew's
00:31house to get this whole thing taken care of once and for all.
00:40McIntyre is a hypocrite. Did we forget that he attacked that man?
00:44A major mistake. Maybe that mistake's gonna happen. Pass the opposition tomorrow. The reigning NXT Champion.
01:07WWE fans to enjoy John Cena.
01:23Drew McIntyre.
01:25This with all of you is an unsafe working environment.
01:30There's a reason that Drew is not mingling and that's why I don't sweat you, Drew McIntyre.
01:37I can whip your ass, Drew McIntyre.
01:46The Ruler has arrived!
01:49Biggest match of his career tomorrow night.
01:52Obafemi is locked in on the American Nightmare.
01:55Cody Rhodes, I love the passion but I'm afraid you are worried about the wrong man.
02:06But Drew is not here.
02:09But the NXT Champion is in the building tonight.
02:13My name is Obafemi.
02:16Also the man you will be facing tomorrow at Saturday Night's Main Event.
02:20But in the spirit of Saturday Night's Main Event, the future is now.
02:26So in the spirit of hustle, loyalty, and respect, your time is up and my time is now.
02:35That's a John Cena quote.
02:37But the man you're looking at right now, I'm the man that beat John Cena for this championship.
02:42In the biggest match of his career.
02:57That if DIY try anything out there, we're heading out there and we're kicking their damn teeth down there.
03:12What he is trying to say is that if anything happens, if you meet us...
03:17But no.
03:19I promise to carry the legacy of the United States Championship.
03:23It is the painful way, but the most honest way.
03:26So I will put him.
03:28No, I will punch him.
03:29John Cena himself has started the tradition of the Open Challenge.
03:34And he never backed down from a fight!
03:36I will teach that jackass.
03:38The champion is fired up.
03:43The Blackheart!
03:44I was thinking of another word.
03:45I know what you're thinking.
03:47Tommaso Ciampa!
03:51To the United States Championship.
03:54Live next.
03:55Ciampa's mind right now, but he looks like a man ready for...
03:59And his opponent!
04:03How irate Dragunov was at the result of the matchup, Carmelo Hayes.
04:08Well, again, Dragunov wants to bring respect.
04:10Ciampa, Dragunov, this will be a brawl.
04:13Initially trained by the great killer Kowalski.
04:16In two and a half years, Dragunov with a forearm.
04:19Ciampa considered one of the great NXT champions.
04:22Dragunov with a kick dropping Ciampa.
04:25Aleister Black, Johnny Gargano, JD McDonald.
04:28Oh!
04:29Uh-oh!
04:30Oh my god!
04:31For the championship and a kick out.
04:33You notice?
04:34Oh!
04:35Well, here's the problem for Dragunov, who's already favoring the knee.
04:37Recent weeks, Corey, because of his opponents.
04:40But right now, Dragunov...
04:43Oh no!
04:44The Blackheart showing you...
04:47Oh my god!
04:48With a suplex in the knee!
04:49The protege of Killer Kowalski.
04:51And exploit a potentially injured knee.
04:54We know that...
04:55Oh!
04:56Oh my god!
04:57Not only physically, but mentally.
04:58And channel it into something else quite like Dragunov does.
05:01What's he say all the time?
05:02Dragunov's timing off.
05:03He's a half a step slower.
05:05Oh, and a wicked chop by Ciampa.
05:07Sent in.
05:08Oh, looking for the Konstantin special, but his knee gave out.
05:11Might want to think about protecting Dragunov from himself!
05:14Oh, and Dragunov!
05:15After what's been a relentless assault by Ciampa.
05:18Very well may have been.
05:19Only Ciampa knows for sure.
05:21If nothing else...
05:22That has just given Ciampa more time to, well, scout.
05:25Dragunov trying to fight back into this!
05:27What a German suplex by Dragunov!
05:29Being favored.
05:30Another German suplex!
05:32Wow!
05:33He doesn't release!
05:34Oh!
05:35Dragunov's!
05:36Plants!
05:37And a kick out!
05:38My!
05:39Disorienting no matter who you are!
05:40Oh, that will too.
05:41He kicked right into the knee and just...
05:43Oh no!
05:44Oh goodness!
05:45To win the United States title!
05:47And a kick out by the champion!
05:50The champion on the top rope!
05:52Oh!
05:53It's a drop kick!
05:54Man, Dragunov and Ciampa putting on a show!
05:57It's all about the prestigious United States Championship!
06:00You mentioned Harley Race earlier!
06:02Like a shark in the water!
06:03And now into a half crab!
06:05Week after week after week!
06:06Dragunov trying to roll on his back!
06:09But again, sits back down into the crab!
06:12You can see the pain etched on the face of the champion!
06:15Desperate champion trying to attack the hamstring of Tommaso Ciampa!
06:18And a kick!
06:19Oh my god!
06:20Again, using muscle-up Ciampa!
06:21And still drop Ciampa down!
06:23Last week I called Gunther a terminator!
06:26Vicious open hand strike to the neck of the champion!
06:29Who answers with one of his own!
06:31Two!
06:32Three!
06:33One!
06:34Picked it up and Dragunov just told Ciampa it's payback time!
06:37Oh!
06:38What a shot by Dragunov to Ciampa!
06:40Pulling himself up to the second rope!
06:43On the top!
06:44Oh!
06:45Good night!
06:46Dragunov and a kick out!
06:47Dragunov surviving!
06:50It's like Dragunov may have suffered a busted nose or lip!
06:54Come to the ring!
06:55Oh my god!
06:56In exchange blows!
06:57Still beat the hell out of each other!
07:00Oh!
07:01Good night!
07:02Torpedo!
07:03And look who's here!
07:05We're gonna go get him!
07:06His wife!
07:07Pandas!
07:08Hanging up Dragunov!
07:09Running knee!
07:10Chappare!
07:11Dragunov kicks out!
07:12That had to be the ace of fairytale!
07:16It's a fairytale ending!
07:17Backdrop!
07:18Into the cover!
07:19Dragunov survives!
07:20Unbezifar!
07:22And now Gargano from behind!
07:25And now an assault on Dragunov!
07:27And Ciampa getting back into the mix!
07:29Score to settle with DIY!
07:31Closing in on the United States!
07:32Threw it over by Ciampa!
07:33And he...
07:34Down goes Gargano!
07:38Again the story tonight!
07:40The fact that Dragunov!
07:42With Tommaso Ciampa!
07:44Classic wrestling match!
07:46Instead we were treated to one hell of a fight!
07:49Belongs to Ilya Dragunov!
07:52Javon Evans!
07:53Javon!
07:54Javon!
07:55Tomorrow night at Saturday Night!
07:56The biggest match of your career!
07:58So talk to me!
07:59Tell me how are you feeling?
08:00I'm Lydia's Hell!
08:01Like I ain't gonna lie!
08:02I'm not doing it by myself!
08:03I'm doing it with the homie Leon Slade!
08:05No!
08:06No!
08:07This is all wrong!
08:08Kathy you should be interviewing me!
08:09About my match tomorrow!
08:10Instead you're interviewing a kid!
08:12Who wasn't even born!
08:13When John Cena debuted in WWE!
08:15Don't call me Unk!
08:17I am not your Unk!
08:18But Uncle Miz had not one but two opportunities!
08:21He failed both!
08:22Understand that I wrestle on a level that you are not ready for!
08:25Guess you're on SmackDown!
08:26And if you try and throw the hands tonight!
08:28You let me know!
08:29I'm gonna go to Nick Aldis!
08:31I'm gonna get us that match tonight!
08:32But understand that if you get injured!
08:34You won't make it to Saturday Night's Main Event!
08:36Nephew!
08:37Something bad is brewing!
08:51Solo Sokoa!
09:00Solo Sokoa!
09:02You've made many claims this past week!
09:06Trying to discredit me and my family!
09:09You may not have the power to look within yourself!
09:13But we do!
09:15And the reality is!
09:17You claim to love!
09:20You're disillusioned!
09:23You're out of your mind!
09:26The MFTs run nothing!
09:29While the Wyatt Six have these!
09:33If you and your family tree want these titles!
09:41Come and get them!
09:43Look at these freaks!
09:53Look at them!
09:54What you thought was gonna happen?
09:56That we were just gonna come out there and show up on your terms?
09:59It don't work like that!
10:01You don't get to call the shots around here!
10:03Because I'm the one that's calling the shots!
10:05And I see you and your family like to appear in the shadows and attack my family!
10:09This time, we are going to do things my way!
10:13We are coming to take those tag team titles!
10:15If you want to keep your family safe, which I know you do, give us those tag team titles!
10:20Because if you don't, the only thing that you can do is run!
10:26Setting the stage for a war!
10:30I mean, she might be the strongest girl on the roster, but she's young, overconfident, entitled!
10:35I mean, can you believe she just walks in here?
10:37Don't you think that people used to think I was like that?
10:39You have more experience, this is your ring, and you're going to win!
10:42Okay?
10:43Tag team titles.
10:46It's me and Io.
10:47Priya, we respect you and Io, but when it comes to tag team titles, we're not stepping aside for anybody.
10:53Good luck in your match tonight.
10:54Thanks, you too.
10:56John Cena comes to an end tomorrow night, versus Gunther at Saturday nights.
11:01Sola, preparing for the biggest match of her life tomorrow night.
11:04She said she cannot wait.
11:05John Cena has meant so much to her and her career.
11:08But standing in her way is Bayley, two of the best in the women's game.
11:12Speaking of two of the greats in the game, Corey, they have people coming at them from all sides.
11:25Lash Legend is going to be a player.
11:31She has all the tools.
11:32I think Lash Legend has the potential to be a game changer.
11:36She was angry.
11:37She took all that frustration.
11:38She is angry, and she is ready for battle.
11:41Women in the division giants, but I don't know if Ms. Bliss...
11:44Yeah, no doubt, though, Bliss has the experience in this match-up.
11:47Former five-time world champion.
11:49Against someone like Bliss, but look at the power!
11:51Legend dropping Bliss out of the barricade!
11:54And Alexa sent back into the ring.
11:56Brought Lash Legend here from NXT.
11:59And now Lash Legend targeting the...
12:02Wicked clothesline!
12:03Before coming to WWE, a former division one.
12:06Sport is never a guarantee that you're going to succeed in WWE.
12:09Lash Legend has put in the work.
12:11Dominating Alexa Bliss, a multi-time world champion.
12:14Oh!
12:15But Bliss with a great counter.
12:16You know, being on the big stage.
12:18One of the most respected women.
12:20Would love to win for the second week in a row!
12:23And Lash Legend has been toying with Alexa Bliss, but again...
12:26Charlotte Flair.
12:27And now Charlotte and Nia getting into it outside the ring.
12:29A super kick.
12:30You might want to turn around.
12:31Lash Legend with a big kick!
12:33Oh!
12:34Here comes Bliss looking for another...
12:35Turning this around, what a counter!
12:37The Lash extension!
12:38Good night, Alexa Bliss!
12:40You put her side by side with the irresistible force.
12:45Good luck.
12:46And look good doing it.
12:48Excuse me, Alistair, Zelina.
12:51Can I get a word about your mixed tag team match tonight?
12:54You know, it didn't have to come to this.
12:57Damien's only doing this because he doesn't like the man that he is.
13:00He thinks that if he phones a friend all of a sudden that's going to make him whole.
13:04He's wrong.
13:05Damien Priest is so keen to drag his friends to hell with him.
13:10So be it.
13:13Awesome!
13:15And one of the reasons this man is all ticked off.
13:17And for some reason people don't understand why the A-listers upset.
13:21The Miz!
13:22The Miz!
13:23Well, The Miz promised earlier tonight it's Miz and Evans one-on-one live on Friday Night SmackDown.
13:29Bouncy...
13:33Javon Evans!
13:35He was calling me the OG.
13:37Theme of the evening per John Cena.
13:39Here we go, Miz and Javon Evans.
13:41Now, this is interesting for Javon Evans.
13:44Excited in the moment.
13:45Look what happened Tuesday night at the January New Year's Evil.
13:48What does he do?
13:49Uber Athletic.
13:50Wow!
13:51Example with that drop kick.
13:52And look at that.
13:53Springboard hurricanrana by Evans.
13:55Uh-oh, slides underneath.
13:56And Miz, the veteran.
13:58Veteran, the Miz.
13:59But look at Evans!
14:00Oh!
14:01Springboard moonsault by Evans.
14:02Opportunity to be a part of John Cena's final...
14:05Listen, I understand completely Miz's frustration here in WWE.
14:09I get it, Corey.
14:10I do.
14:11Why couldn't Miz have had another match?
14:12He could have faced a different opponent.
14:13He didn't have to...
14:14And I don't appreciate it.
14:15I almost thought you were contemplating that idea.
14:18And you know, we've talked a lot about Evans and Mr. Money in the bank.
14:22Into a top wrist lock.
14:24It almost looks like he was going for a springboard.
14:27The man who main-evented WrestleMania against John Cena.
14:30Javon Evans has got to create some space because...
14:32Miz wants to live up to his worries.
14:34He said he's gonna...
14:35Javon's almost had him.
14:36Oh, my God!
14:37Javon Evans' kick is all about...
14:39It kicks.
14:40Cole, yeah.
14:41Give Miz his due.
14:42What is your problem?
14:43But for some reason, Miz has been excluded.
14:45To have a shot at facing Cena...
14:47Oh, my God!
14:48He couldn't get the job done.
14:49Found a roll here.
14:50He's got to create space.
14:51Into play.
14:52Look at that!
14:53Look at that!
14:54And a kick out by Miz.
14:55An air fall.
14:56Bad arm and off.
14:57Wow!
14:58Oh, my God!
14:59Hands on his feet.
15:00Down goes Javon Evans.
15:01He was afraid of this.
15:02Who can see?
15:07I think it's great.
15:08I think John Cena's done.
15:10Shoulders.
15:11Went for the AA.
15:12Miz sent through the second rope for the floor.
15:14Gonna fly up over the top!
15:16What a rough year it's been for The Miz, Corey.
15:18Top rope.
15:19Oh!
15:20Looked like he was going for the OG Cutter.
15:21Finale.
15:22Roll through by Evans.
15:23Shoulders are down now.
15:24It's the tights on Evans who's still able to kick out.
15:26Flying blind!
15:27And it's up 10.
15:28OG Cutter!
15:29Real time!
15:30Evans with the biggest win!
15:33One of the biggest matches of his young career.
15:36That youthless exuberance.
15:37I don't know if you're able to watch, but did you see what we did to Charlotte and Alexa?
15:41If you haven't noticed, things have changed around here.
15:44I'm sorry.
15:45Was that some sort of threat?
15:47Because you've been acting real brave these days now that you have a little bit of backup.
15:51That I'm a problem that you do not want to have.
15:54So when you and I want the tag team championships, we'll take them.
15:58Let's go.
16:02You good?
16:03I'm good.
16:05Don't worry about them.
16:06But this energy?
16:07Hell yeah.
16:08I can't wait to see that out there.
16:09I'm ready.
16:10While you're back here though, take it easy.
16:21She just has been picking on every single one of us.
16:25And nothing pisses me off more than a bully.
16:27I'll be giving you everything back.
16:30Oh, maybe not.
16:31Come on.
16:33They're supposed to have a match.
16:34Jade Cargo wasting a little time.
16:38Oh.
16:39Exactly.
16:41Now cue my music.
16:50Jade just doesn't give a damn, does she?
16:52Apparently not.
16:53That is what happens when women don't know their place in the back.
16:59Anybody can step up and get stepped on.
17:02Cause I'm that bitch.
17:06Enough is enough.
17:07Well, Kendo stick in hand.
17:09Oh, and now Kendo stick to the champ.
17:11Well, she may cause the champion to be punished here.
17:14They utilize a little heavy lumber, but a boot in the chin.
17:18Oh, to Jade Cargill and Cargill.
17:21Now Meechan once again.
17:22Look at the fight at Meechan.
17:24With a chokeslam.
17:26Who on earth is going to stop Jade Cargill?
17:34This is my way.
17:35This is my show.
17:36AJ Styles and Dragon Lee will do battle with the young OG.
17:40So excited to call the biggest match of that young man's career.
17:44The pair of twins, Priest and Ripley against Black and Zelina.
17:59Ready for some mixed tag team action, Corey?
18:01I sure am.
18:02Can Black and Zelina stop that streak tonight?
18:17The end of life.
18:18They train together.
18:19They live together.
18:20The Terrors win.
18:21We saw Zelina Vega.
18:22Black and Zelina in the rear view.
18:24There we go.
18:25And here we go.
18:26Waste a little time.
18:27And Rhea Ripley.
18:28And again, mixed tag team rule in this matchup.
18:30So if a tag's made, the other on the power.
18:33Oh!
18:34Yeah, the punishing assault by the snap.
18:36As he sends Black over the top rope to the floor.
18:39Damian knows the people of Wilkes-Barre want to see Mami.
18:43What a valiant effort.
18:44Tag made.
18:45And here comes Rhea Ripley.
18:46Where to Rico?
18:47And she battled Rhea Ripley for the Women's Championship.
18:50Former United States Champion.
18:52And what a clothesline.
18:53Queen of the ring to task here tonight.
18:56Zelina may be the knee in a big clothesline by the erratic.
19:00Zalina and Alistair obviously want to put...
19:04No, not in their opinion.
19:05I mean, Damian enough alone.
19:07They're still unfinished business.
19:08Oh, no!
19:09And Vega now going to work on the arm.
19:11Hook of the leg.
19:12Rhea's forced to power out.
19:13He's a handsome devil.
19:14And oh, Zelina Vega takes over once again.
19:17Look at the leg and a kick out by Rhea.
19:19Mentioned before, he's never lost a mixed tag match.
19:21You've got to be impressed with the submission abilities.
19:24But a great strategy here by Zelina.
19:26Zelina continues the pressure.
19:28No!
19:29And has executed very well to this point.
19:31The Meteora into the cover and a kick out by Ripley at two.
19:36Zelina herself would love...
19:39Oh, look at that.
19:40Zelina got what she was looking for, but a DDT will do.
19:44And another attempt.
19:45Zelina got a little too comfortable.
19:47Oh!
19:48And...
19:49Tag.
19:50And these two have been waiting.
19:52Priest has been waiting to get his hands on Black for weeks now.
19:55Runs right into Priest to Blackline.
19:57And the power of Damian Priest.
19:59Good night!
20:01That broken arrow and a kick out.
20:04Gotta keep your eyes on Zelina.
20:06And Zelina again.
20:07Almost like a nap.
20:09Slings are away and Black takes advantage.
20:12Went for Black.
20:13Oh!
20:14And a bridge cover.
20:15Kicked out by Priest.
20:17Black runs into a boot by Priest in the corner.
20:19That was for showing up.
20:20Tag.
20:21Rhea Ripley.
20:22How legal.
20:23And Zelina Vega.
20:24Zelina and Rhea are legal here.
20:26Oh, look at that.
20:27Zelina Vega has a battering ring.
20:29That's love.
20:30Oh, wow!
20:31Double!
20:32Moonsault.
20:33Couples with Moonsault together stay together.
20:35Second rope.
20:36Cross body.
20:37Oh, maybe not.
20:38Zelina Vega.
20:39Oh, my God!
20:40Oh, no!
20:41That may be it.
20:42I don't know who got the worst of that exchange.
20:44I was about to...
20:45That was almost a disaster.
20:46Code Red!
20:47Red!
20:48With a Code Red!
20:49And Rhea kicked out!
20:50But Rhea lives to be the exception.
20:52I don't know how Rhea's still going.
20:54Devastating.
20:55I think it definitely threw Zelina off of her own game.
20:57Trying to muscle up Zelina.
20:59Shoulders.
21:00Down to Zelina Vega.
21:02Hook of the leg.
21:03Aleister Black gonna break things up.
21:05She'll exercise in a little leniency understanding.
21:10Oh!
21:11But watch Zelina from behind to steal it!
21:13And a kick out!
21:14Watch out, Priest!
21:15Yeah, there goes Aleister.
21:18Double Razor's Edge!
21:22Riptide!
21:24One, two, three!
21:25Priest and Zelina with a win.
21:27Mission accomplished, Rhea Bloody Ripley.
21:31Re're a good boy.
21:32Give me this moment.
21:33This is my return, save the demon in life.
21:34This is my return, save the demon in life.
21:35This is my return, save the demon in life.
21:36I have
21:55to become the causes of the beat.
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