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WWE SmackDown - Season 27 Episode 52 -
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00:00:00Now
00:00:05Forever
00:00:14Together
00:00:21Together
00:00:27Okay, did I go to Drew McIntyre's home?
00:00:30Did a member of law enforcement get thrown into the water?
00:00:33Did things get physical? Yes!
00:00:36He asked for it! He asked for it!
00:00:39That little yard brawl was one tenth of what should happen
00:00:44right here, right now, with me and Drew McIntyre in this very ring!
00:00:49Cody, I don't think you appreciate the situation you've got yourself into
00:00:56And to make things worse, I had to make a bad deal
00:01:00If I come back, I get my WWE Championship match with Cody Woods
00:01:04But I want to pick the stipulation
00:01:06I can live with that, okay? Pleasure doing business with you, buddy
00:01:10Yes, you're the champ, but you're not above the law
00:01:14When Drew comes back, if he pays the fine and makes that public apology to Dan Engler
00:01:21Cody, you can't lay a finger on Drew McIntyre
00:01:29Or what?
00:01:31Or I have to strip you of the WWE Championship
00:01:38You're out of control
00:01:40You're not good for that championship, you're not fit for the job, but I am
00:01:44I feel like you've forgotten who you're talking to
00:01:49And here you are saying that I'm not above the law
00:01:53As long as I have this title
00:01:55I am the law!
00:01:57Mr. Aldis, my friend
00:02:02Your demand, his demand
00:02:04Remember one thing
00:02:05While I am holding this
00:02:07I don't work for you
00:02:09I work for them
00:02:13And you, my friend
00:02:16You work for me
00:02:18Is Drew here yet?
00:02:33He's not
00:02:34But he's on the way
00:02:36So it's a good time to remind you that
00:02:38He has signed the contract
00:02:40So, once he makes that public apology
00:02:43And pays that fine
00:02:45Not one finger, Cody
00:02:47Or I have to strip you of the title
00:02:50Let me know when he gets here
00:02:54Alright, I will do that
00:02:55Mick
00:02:57Miz
00:02:58Where is he?
00:03:00Who?
00:03:01You know who
00:03:02I'm just playing with you
00:03:03You mean Joe
00:03:04No!
00:03:05Don't see his name
00:03:06That imbecile ruined my Saturday night's main event
00:03:08And my holidays
00:03:09I don't want to hear his music
00:03:11Or see his face
00:03:12Unless I'm punching it
00:03:13Come on, Mick
00:03:14You're being a grumpy Grinch
00:03:15Besides
00:03:16Shouldn't you be more concerned
00:03:17With getting ready
00:03:18For your match with Joe
00:03:19It's a holiday season
00:03:21Why don't you give me a gift?
00:03:23Don't play his music
00:03:24Nobody wants to hear his music
00:03:27Just send him out to that ring
00:03:29And let him get what's coming to him
00:03:31Well, you know
00:03:33Tis the season, Miz
00:03:35So you
00:03:36No music
00:03:37For Joe Hendry
00:03:39Say his name
00:03:41And after he appears
00:03:43I believe in Joe Hendry
00:03:46I believe in Joe Hendry
00:03:48I believe in Joe Hendry
00:03:50I'm liking it
00:03:59Hey
00:04:00Hey
00:04:01Hey
00:04:02You look awesome
00:04:03Elf on the shelf
00:04:04Lovin' it
00:04:05I believe in Joe Hendry
00:04:06I believe in Joe Hendry
00:04:22Ladies and gentlemen
00:04:24Merry Christmas
00:04:26And in the holiday spirit
00:04:30I've decided to give the gift
00:04:32Of a holiday song
00:04:34He talks about his balls
00:04:44Every single day
00:04:46I guess that's why he says
00:04:50That he came to play
00:04:52I think he's better off
00:04:55Throwing them away
00:04:57Cause the truth is
00:04:58He can't get a win
00:05:00Without Carmelo Hayes
00:05:03Oh, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells
00:05:07Miz has tiny balls
00:05:10Every time he's in a team
00:05:13He takes all the falls
00:05:15Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells
00:05:18Miz has tiny balls
00:05:20He'd rather be in Hollywood
00:05:23But they won't return his calls
00:05:26He was playing with his balls
00:05:32On John Cena's last show
00:05:35Then he got beat up
00:05:37By R-Truth and Joe
00:05:39This song is getting weird
00:05:42But now something is clear
00:05:44Why he got kicked out the locker room
00:05:48For half of his career
00:05:51Oh, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells
00:05:55Miz has tiny balls
00:05:57Every time he's in a team
00:06:01No, no, no, no, no, no, no
00:06:06This is not sing along with Joe
00:06:09Oh, trying to spice out the holidays
00:06:12Are we, Joe?
00:06:14Miz, I know you're upset
00:06:16And the reason you're upset
00:06:18Is that we started the song without you
00:06:20So now that you're here
00:06:22So now that you're here
00:06:23Let's all sing it together
00:06:25Everyone
00:06:26Oh, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells
00:06:31Miz has tiny balls
00:06:33Every time he's in a team
00:06:36He takes all the falls
00:06:39Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells
00:06:42Miz has tiny balls
00:06:44He'd rather be in Hollywood
00:06:47But they won't return his calls
00:06:49Oh, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells
00:06:51Oh, Jingle Bells
00:06:53Come on, Corey
00:06:54Jingle Bells, Miz has tiny balls
00:06:57Do you know what this means?
00:07:01Do you know what this means?
00:07:06When my hand goes up, your mouth goes shut
00:07:12You think some cheap jingle's gonna turn me into the joke?
00:07:18I've spent 20 years outlasting people that laughed at me harder than you sing
00:07:23You're chasing choruses
00:07:24I'm chasing a legacy earned with pain, not punchline
00:07:28And now that John Cena is gone
00:07:36I've earned the right to be the locker room leader
00:07:40And take this company to the future
00:07:43The jokes stop now
00:07:46Clear this ring, clear this stuff
00:07:49Me and you have a match right here, right now
00:07:53All right
00:07:54I can tell you're upset
00:07:56Oh, whoa, Miz, Miz
00:07:58Over here, just one little thing I forgot to mention
00:08:02Your match, tis the season
00:08:06It is now a miracle on 34th street fight
00:08:11All right, the holiday tradition is back
00:08:14That's it
00:08:15Cancel Christmas
00:08:16Anything goes
00:08:17Christmas already happened
00:08:18Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to Friday Night Smackdown
00:08:25Happy holidays, everybody
00:08:26It's a holiday tradition
00:08:28A miracle on 34th street fight
00:08:31Anything goes
00:08:32Tozawa is an elf
00:08:33Otis is Santa Claus
00:08:35There's an Easter bunny at ringside
00:08:36And in the ring, Miz and Joe Hendry
00:08:39From NXT set to go one-on-one
00:08:41Miz still upset Corey over the fact that he was embarrassed at Saturday night's main event by Joe Hendry
00:08:45Understandably so, Miz was an integral part of John Cena's career here in WWE
00:08:51And to be disrespected like that again in DC in our nation's capital
00:08:56With the world watching on John Cena's last night
00:08:59Of course Miz has every right to be upset
00:09:01I don't get this Joe Hendry guy
00:09:03I don't get it
00:09:04He brought the Island of Misfit Toys to SmackDown
00:09:07Everybody's excited and he still feels the need to insult The Miz
00:09:10A two-time Grand Slam champion
00:09:12You are a grand shot
00:09:13You get in the holiday spirit
00:09:15Joe Hendry was just trying to make people laugh here tonight
00:09:17And there's Hendry
00:09:18The shoulder tackle The Miz
00:09:19Now, I was doing some research during the break, Corey
00:09:21This is the 12th miracle on 34th street fight in the history of WWE
00:09:26And look at the strength now of Hendry
00:09:28Miz has got a bit of experience in this in 2020
00:09:31He was in a tag team match
00:09:33Technically a holiday street fight, but the same thing
00:09:36Oh
00:09:38All the more reason Miz should be taken as a very serious threat in this scenario
00:09:43In any scenario, the guy has got a Hall of Fame resume
00:09:46But he's been out of control
00:09:47Yet he's perpetually disrespected by the rest of the roster
00:09:50By Joe Hendry who's been here for what, a cup of coffee?
00:09:53Is he really or does he bring that upon himself?
00:09:56What man insults the size of their own testicles, Michael Cole?
00:10:01Miz sure doesn't do that
00:10:03Yet everybody who gets a microphone around him
00:10:05Seems to feel that that's appropriate
00:10:07So, Joe Hendry opened a gift, there was a guitar
00:10:09And a little ukulele now for Miz
00:10:12You know, they always say Miz has got small things, right?
00:10:15No, no, no Michael, they don't always say that
00:10:18You say that!
00:10:19Well, he does have small, well
00:10:21Those are perfectly regulation sized ornaments
00:10:23Well, they're balls that hang on the tree
00:10:25But they're ornaments, pervert!
00:10:27Oh, and using those ornaments
00:10:30And Miz now is trying to almost
00:10:33Thank goodness!
00:10:34Driven into the Christmas tree
00:10:35There we go!
00:10:36Skull crushing finale through the
00:10:38They were rocking around the Christmas tree there
00:10:40Oh!
00:10:41This hip toss by Hendry
00:10:43Let me ask you, Cole
00:10:44What is it about this Hendry guy that you find so captivating?
00:10:47Maybe he's entertaining
00:10:48Okay
00:10:49Maybe the WWE fans love him
00:10:50Maybe he's actually good in the ring
00:10:52Maybe he likes to have a good time
00:10:53Maybe he doesn't brag about himself all the time
00:10:55Like a guy like Miz does
00:10:57Anything else?
00:10:59Do you know who else appears when I say their name?
00:11:01My dog, okay?
00:11:02That's not a talent
00:11:03That's not a skill
00:11:04That's obnoxious
00:11:05How many times do I have to say his name to make him go away?
00:11:17And Hendry now sending the table into the ring
00:11:19Which is perfectly legal under these rules
00:11:21This is the most wonderful time of the year
00:11:23Watching Miz get beat up in a miracle on 34th street fight
00:11:27Oh, I'm sure that's very enjoyable
00:11:29And I'm the Grinch
00:11:30Poor Miz had to leave his beautiful family from behind
00:11:33Uh-oh, blow up on Hendry now to kick out
00:11:35And Miz now
00:11:36Ducks underneath
00:11:37They're looking for a skull-crushing finale
00:11:39And Joe Hendry gonna turn things around
00:11:42Oh no, oh no
00:11:43Hendry could be thinking about the standing ovation
00:11:45And Miz trying to counter
00:11:47And does
00:11:49You think Miz has got chestnuts roasting on an open fire?
00:11:52I refuse to participate in this anymore
00:11:54I think it's disrespectful to a future Hall of Famer
00:11:57A wonderful father
00:11:59To two wonderful children
00:12:01A wonderful loving husband
00:12:02A wonderful loving husband
00:12:03Who had to leave his family
00:12:04To come here and hang out with these deerlings
00:12:06But I believe, do you believe?
00:12:08Do you believe?
00:12:13Bah humbug
00:12:21Miz has lost it, Miz has completely lost it
00:12:23Can you blame him?
00:12:24Can you blame him?
00:12:27And the miracle on 34th Street Fight continues
00:12:31between Joe Hendry from NXT and The Miz,
00:12:35the man who embarrassed Miz back at Saturday night's main event.
00:12:40Miz wanted revenge and attempted to get it here tonight.
00:12:44And again, Santa and Elf and the Easter Bunny, I guess, at ringside.
00:12:51Oh, and a big clothesline by Hendry.
00:12:54Is Joe Hendry requesting the Christmas tree?
00:13:01Oh, the Christmas tree.
00:13:04Oh, the Christmas tree.
00:13:07Oh!
00:13:08Good way to use it.
00:13:14Now Hendry with that patented fall-away slam to The Miz.
00:13:18Into a kip-up.
00:13:18Well, that was unique.
00:13:31A fall-away slam to The Christmas Tree, courtesy of Joe Hendry.
00:13:36Man, I believe.
00:13:40I really do believe.
00:13:49What has happened to you, Cole?
00:13:50You're over here acting like you're in a damn Springsteen concert.
00:13:52This is ridiculous.
00:13:53Uh-oh.
00:13:54Miz trying to use the Christmas tree to his advantage.
00:13:57Looking for a standing ovation.
00:14:00And Miz now, up over the top rope and to the floor.
00:14:06Tozawa, put that cookie down!
00:14:08It's cookies, and it's a cookie sheet.
00:14:10And Miz, are gonna make Tozawa pay.
00:14:12There we go!
00:14:13And that's just gonna tick Otis off.
00:14:16Otis isn't even a participant in this match.
00:14:19The Easter Bunny is not even due for another month.
00:14:21Yeah, but anything goes.
00:14:22And here's the candy cane kendo stick.
00:14:25It's high.
00:14:25It's deep.
00:14:26I don't think it's playable.
00:14:28Uh-oh.
00:14:29Bow ball.
00:14:30Oh-oh.
00:14:32Miz, turn around.
00:14:34Bang!
00:14:39Oh, he's going low, Joe!
00:14:39Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no!
00:14:42Well, that's the holiday season.
00:14:43Oh-oh!
00:14:45Get off my court, Danny!
00:14:48And Miz could sing in Henry's band.
00:14:51You know, higher note now.
00:14:54Henry doesn't have a band.
00:14:56He's a one-man delusion.
00:14:58He can't even play Wonderwall, for God's sake.
00:15:02We've got Tozawa out here with a plethora of Christmas cookies.
00:15:06Oh, don't give him to Otis.
00:15:08Why is Otis in the ring with the Easter Bunny?
00:15:11I get that it's all legal,
00:15:12but why does Henry have half the holidays on his team?
00:15:15Because it's a miracle, Corey.
00:15:16Don't you get it?
00:15:17It's the miracle of the Christmas season.
00:15:31I don't need what to say anymore.
00:15:33Uh-oh.
00:15:35Miz is going to go for a ride again.
00:15:39Beautiful!
00:15:40What would you call this in the Christmas spirit?
00:15:53We paused the worm.
00:15:54Oh!
00:15:55Well, he's trying to cookie break.
00:15:56Well, he carved up.
00:15:57And now Tozawa.
00:16:00You know, reindeer fly, but...
00:16:02I guess elves do as well!
00:16:10Of course they do, Cole.
00:16:11How do you think they get to and from the North Pole?
00:16:13Miz just threw up the cookies.
00:16:19Of course, of course it's truth.
00:16:21Of course it's truth in the bunny outfit.
00:16:23Oh, my God!
00:16:25Oh, my God!
00:16:26Oh, my God!
00:16:27Oh, my God!
00:16:27Oh, my God!
00:16:28Oh, my God!
00:16:28I'm having flashbacks to the Rosebutts, Michael Cole.
00:16:41This is...
00:16:42Oh!
00:16:42The guitar just smashed through The Miz, and a standing ovation coming!
00:16:49Henry puts Miz through the table!
00:16:52One, two, three!
00:16:55Embarrasses Miz again!
00:16:58Here is your winner, Joe Henry!
00:17:05I believe in the magic of Christmas.
00:17:08I believe in Joe Henry!
00:17:11Stop, put your hands down, Michael Cole.
00:17:17What does Miz tell his kids now, when he goes home?
00:17:21That he got beaten up by Santa, he got beaten up by an elf, he got beaten up by the Easter
00:17:26Bunny, and he got beaten up by Joe Henry.
00:17:34God, I can't wait to hear your expert analysis on what happened in the Miracle on 34th Street
00:17:41fight here tonight.
00:17:42Well, first of all, I'm thinking about converting, because this just ruined Christmas for me and
00:17:48everybody watching the Easter Bunny, aka R-Truth, deliver a five-knuckle shuffle to The Miz.
00:17:57A guitar shot from Joe Henry, and a standing ovation snapping through a Slim Jim table.
00:18:07One, two, three, four!
00:18:13I'm ready for Halloween.
00:18:14Get in the holiday spirit, Graves.
00:18:18I thought you were wearing your costume already.
00:18:21Ah, one night only.
00:18:24I bet Tony Hinchcliffe proud.
00:18:25I'd rather shoot my eye out.
00:18:31Yeah, not fair play, mate, right?
00:18:33I did not miss.
00:18:34Respect.
00:18:35I did know what you said you were going to do.
00:18:36Yeah, good job.
00:18:37Gentlemen, can you just use us?
00:18:40We're going to talk tomorrow.
00:18:41Absolutely, man.
00:18:42All right, champ.
00:18:43Listen, what we did last week together against DIY was just, it was beautiful.
00:18:52But something really has been eating me alive, really.
00:18:58The way our US title match went down, I just can't live that way, I can't.
00:19:06Well, if it makes you feel any better, it eats me alive not knowing what could have been
00:19:11or what should have been.
00:19:13It's good, consider the open challenge closed, because whether you like it or not, tonight
00:19:22it's you versus me for the United States Championship.
00:19:33Your pain will entertain.
00:19:37I won't miss.
00:19:42Better get ready.
00:19:48I can't wait to drag it off and haze tonight for the US title.
00:19:51Meanwhile, this rivalry is heating up.
00:19:54Charlotte and Alexa, the former tag team champions, have had their hands full with a brand new team
00:20:02of Nia Jax and Lash Legend.
00:20:05Tonight, Charlotte and Lash Legend one-on-one on SmackDown.
00:20:09Excuse me, Drew.
00:20:18Drew, you came to an agreement with General Manager Nick Aldis for an undisputed WWE Championship
00:20:24opportunity against Cody Rhodes.
00:20:26You decide when, you also decide a stipulation.
00:20:29Can you give us any insight into what that might be?
00:20:31Absolutely.
00:20:32Just not right now.
00:20:34I'm really tired.
00:20:35I just flew in from Scotland, I've got jet lag, so I'm gonna have myself a little lie down.
00:20:41But I promise, before the end of the night, everybody will have all the answers to all the questions.
00:20:47But for now, night-night.
00:20:52Thank you so much.
00:20:54Once upon a time there was a man, a very talented man, a man so talented that he reached
00:21:08the absolute pinnacle that this industry has to offer.
00:21:21But for some reason, all of a sudden decided to give all of himself away.
00:21:26The Judgment Day, Maria Ripley, R-Truth, you poured your time into everyone else.
00:21:46And all they did was take from you.
00:21:49In come the ones dressed in black.
00:21:53Not to save you.
00:21:55Not to guide you.
00:21:57No, but to remind you of what you buried.
00:22:02Because man doesn't descend into violence, he returns to it.
00:22:09For six months, they stripped you down.
00:22:12They made you unpredictable.
00:22:15They made you hateful and violent.
00:22:20We made you honest.
00:22:22And still, you don't get it.
00:22:25All things that are reminded of this answer to something, Damien.
00:22:30And you, you answer to us.
00:22:34You weren't hiding from the truth.
00:22:38You simply couldn't carry it.
00:22:40So this ends when I say it ends.
00:22:43Win or lose, we have already changed you, Damien.
00:22:49Man doesn't hesitate now.
00:22:51He is reminded of what he really is.
00:22:54But if that creation can't understand its purpose, it doesn't get a second chance.
00:23:02It gets ended.
00:23:12Based on what we just heard from Aleister Black, it seems very likely that Priest and Black are going to inflict unimaginable harm upon each other as they look to settle this conflict next week here on SmackDown.
00:23:33Well, speaking of settling things, that leads me to my guest.
00:23:36She is the WWE Women's Champion, Jade Cargill.
00:23:41Jade, we've seen things escalate between yourself and Meechan verbally, physically, week after week after week.
00:23:49How do you foresee this thing coming to an end?
00:23:52With me stumping a hole through her chest.
00:23:55See, Meechan come face me face to face.
00:23:57She came at me with a kendo stick and that told me everything I needed to know.
00:24:02She's scared.
00:24:03And she should be.
00:24:05Her and her love friend, B-Fab, hell, the whole locker room.
00:24:08See, I don't need weapons.
00:24:10I am the weapon.
00:24:13Meechan, bring your kendo stick.
00:24:17Cause you gonna need it.
00:24:26Oh, watching the goofy too.
00:24:28I know you're just trying to stick up for me, but I don't want you getting hurt behind this.
00:24:32Okay?
00:24:33No one is scared, but being smart and cautious is not dumb.
00:24:36This could get bad really quick.
00:24:38Listen, her thinking that we're scared, we can use that to our advantage.
00:24:42She's just getting that confused because we're not scared.
00:24:45We just don't respect her.
00:24:47Why?
00:24:48She's no locker room leader.
00:24:50She has a horrible attitude.
00:24:51And what?
00:24:52Because she got big muscles, she thinks all of a sudden she's better than us and she could walk all over us?
00:24:56No.
00:24:57She needs to get humbled.
00:24:59And with or without the weapon, next week, class is gonna be in session.
00:25:04We gonna humble her.
00:25:06Alright.
00:25:07Mhmm.
00:25:08Lash looks great.
00:25:09Lash, later.
00:25:10Mhmm.
00:25:11Lash, later.
00:25:12Lash.
00:25:13Lash, later.
00:25:14agent, we're looking to put Jay in her place, next week.
00:25:15The following contest is scheduled for Onefall.
00:25:34Accompanied by Nia Jax from Atlanta, Georgia, Lash Legend.
00:25:43Corey, talk about making an impact in short order since arriving on the scene
00:25:50once again, Lash Legend is forcing the WWE fans to pay attention.
00:25:55And what better way to do that than to topple one of the best of all time?
00:26:00Lash Legend goes one-on-one with the queen, Charlotte Flair, next.
00:26:16Set to do battle tonight, Lash Legend accompanied by the irresistible force, Nia Jax.
00:26:24Legend and Jax have made their intentions crystal clear.
00:26:27They want the WWE Women's Tag Team titles.
00:26:30And her opponent, accompanied by Alexa Bliss from the Queen City, Charlotte Flair.
00:27:00Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss likewise would love to once again hold the tag team gold.
00:27:13But tonight is one-on-one, Charlotte Flair, Lash Legend.
00:27:23Well, remember what happened to Alexa Bliss a couple of weeks ago at the hands of Lash Legend.
00:27:28Well, I assure you, Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair have game plan.
00:27:33Bliss utilized what she learned about Lash for being a victim of Lash Legend.
00:27:39It's likely that we won't see Charlotte Flair make the same mistakes, but does the queen have what it takes to take down Lash Legend, who is proving her worth week after week?
00:27:49Nia Jax just scares me.
00:27:52She just doesn't like you.
00:27:54I find Nia to be very enjoyable.
00:27:57And she just stole my phone.
00:28:02Charlotte Flair, Lash Legend, first time ever tonight.
00:28:05This should be a great matchup.
00:28:12There aren't too many women on the roster who may be able to match the Raw physical ability of Lash Legend.
00:28:20Charlotte Flair could be one of the few.
00:28:23You mentioned the tag team titles.
00:28:26The question is, who will be the champions?
00:28:28A week from Monday, the first Monday Night Raw of the New Year from Brooklyn.
00:28:33The Cooper B. Warriors defend against Rhea Ripley and Io Scott.
00:28:41So if you're Charlotte Flair, your strategy to approach this newcomer Lash Legend.
00:28:45Charlotte's in-ring IQ is second to none.
00:28:48I think Charlotte's going to get in there.
00:28:49There might be a slight feeling-out process as she's not too familiar with Lash Legend.
00:28:54But once the Queen finds a weakness, or at least perceives one, that's what Charlotte's going to attack.
00:28:59Legend and Nia Jax been on a roll.
00:29:01They beat the Kabuki Warriors this past Friday.
00:29:06Charlotte Flair finding out in the opening moments of this matchup.
00:29:09She's not going to have a power advantage over Lash Legend.
00:29:12Lash is powerhouse in her own right.
00:29:14We saw what she was capable of doing inside war games.
00:29:16It's the only other time these two have been in the ring with each other.
00:29:21Lash looking to win a test of strength here early against the Queen.
00:29:25This is a good strategy by Legend.
00:29:26Keep it simple early on.
00:29:27Don't go for broke because Charlotte Flair will capitalize on any mistake that you make.
00:29:33Nia owns a victory over Charlotte a couple of months back.
00:29:35As Lash Legend again shows off her power.
00:29:38This is Charlotte's first matchup one-on-one.
00:29:40Since she beat Oscar in that war games advantage match back at the end of November.
00:29:47I like the confidence we're seeing out of Lash Legend.
00:29:49Taking a moment to verbally berate Charlotte Flair.
00:29:53Oh, what a clothesline!
00:29:54Before doing something painful like that.
00:29:57Do you think that confidence comes from hanging out with Nia Jax?
00:30:00It certainly doesn't hurt.
00:30:02And when it comes to defeating Charlotte Flair, Nia Jax knows all about what it takes to mix it up with the Queen.
00:30:09Charlotte sent face first into the corner and Legend now has taken control of this match in a big way.
00:30:18Think of what a win over Charlotte Flair would mean to the confidence of Lash Legend.
00:30:23Who's already not lacking in that department.
00:30:25But that would take Lash to a whole new stratosphere.
00:30:28Well, she already knocked off Alexa Bliss, a former multi-time world champion.
00:30:32But Charlotte, a 14-time world champ.
00:30:35Up over the top, Charlotte now.
00:30:37Oh!
00:30:37Runs right into that big uppercut by Legend.
00:30:40Cover by Lash.
00:30:45Take another look at this running uppercut from Legend.
00:30:50It knocked the Queen into next week.
00:30:52Legend just having her way, toying a bit here with Charlotte.
00:31:01I'm appreciating the deliberate pace of Lash Legend.
00:31:04Again, Lash knows she's in there with one of the best of all time.
00:31:08And Lash knows that mistakes cannot be made.
00:31:11Because if you make one mistake against Charlotte Flair, that's likely all you're going to get.
00:31:15Oh!
00:31:15Oh, goodness.
00:31:16Wow!
00:31:17I'll go for a cover, Lash.
00:31:22I have to come back to Biter.
00:31:26And we are back on Friday Night SmackDown.
00:31:28It has been the last Legend show so far.
00:31:31I've got to be honest.
00:31:32I expected a little more fight out of Charlotte Flair to this point.
00:31:35Look at Legend.
00:31:36Just woman-handling the Queen.
00:31:39It's been a long time since you've seen Charlotte dominated like this.
00:31:43And again.
00:31:44Did you expect this tonight out of Legend?
00:31:49It's tough to answer.
00:31:50Because, Cole, you know as well as anybody, I've been a big fan of Lash dating back to her time in NXT.
00:31:55I've had her earmarked to be a megastar.
00:31:58Covered by Legend.
00:31:59And the hook of the leg and a kick out by Charlotte.
00:32:02But I did not expect it to be as one-sided as it's been to this juncture.
00:32:07Charlotte Flair has been rendered almost ineffective.
00:32:09She's had a few flurries of offense, but this has been domination from Lash Legend.
00:32:17Well, we're trying to do anything she can to fight back into this, but Legend just will not allow that to happen.
00:32:24I just love how smart Lash Legend has been in this matchup.
00:32:28Not trying to do anything fancy, not trying to get cute, just sticking with what works.
00:32:32Using her power game, keeping it simple, and it's been extremely effective.
00:32:36Concerned Alexa Bliss looking on at ringside as Charlotte looks to rally here.
00:32:43Legend with a reversal.
00:32:46Charlotte Flair up and over to the outside.
00:32:48Oh, and a big boot by Charlotte, the legend.
00:32:55Charlotte now perched up top.
00:32:58Charlotte tears across body.
00:33:01And Charlotte Flair now firing up.
00:33:10Trademark Flair chops.
00:33:15Bringing the WWE fans to their feet here tonight.
00:33:19Lash Legend.
00:33:21Look at why Charlotte's a 14-time world champion.
00:33:26They're out of the way just in time.
00:33:28Front walkover.
00:33:29Look at, oh, ho, ho, legend to step ahead.
00:33:32And here's a cover.
00:33:33What a win this would be.
00:33:34Charlotte just kicked out.
00:33:36And I think Lash got a little overzealous and pulled Charlotte,
00:33:40actually unintentionally pulled Charlotte's shoulder off of the mat.
00:33:43That's the kind of strength Lash possesses by trying to execute a textbook cover.
00:33:54Unintentionally backfired.
00:33:55Look at this.
00:33:56Charlotte now trying to find a way out.
00:33:58Sunset flip.
00:33:58Is it enough here?
00:33:59Kick out by Legend at two.
00:34:06Now we're getting into the deeper waters.
00:34:08The longer this match goes, the more likely it is to favor Charlotte Flair,
00:34:12who is no stranger to matches of longer durations.
00:34:16But Lash just put the queen down yet again.
00:34:19And how impressive has Legend been here?
00:34:21I mean, we've been talking about it since the opening bell.
00:34:23Lash Legend has been dominant tonight.
00:34:29Lash thinking about ending this one.
00:34:31Could be looking for the Lash extension.
00:34:34Charlotte able to muscle her way up and over.
00:34:36It turns it into a DDT.
00:34:37Great counter by Charlotte.
00:34:39Looking for a cover.
00:34:44Charlotte Flair, I think, is all out of sorts.
00:34:46This has been a beatdown courtesy of Lash Legend.
00:34:50Charlotte needs to compose herself.
00:34:53A little disrespect from the queen.
00:34:55Making the climb to the top.
00:34:59Charlotte, top rope.
00:35:03Moonsault by Flair.
00:35:04Here's the cover.
00:35:05Oh, and Legend just able to kick out.
00:35:09And, you know, honestly, Cole, I think Charlotte has to blame herself.
00:35:12Let's take another look at this.
00:35:14A picture-perfect moonsault from Flair.
00:35:16We've seen her do it a million times.
00:35:18But Charlotte got a little cute on the cover.
00:35:21She used an unorthodox hook of the leg,
00:35:23and that may have cost the queen the win.
00:35:27And now attacking the base of Lash Legend.
00:35:32A smart strategy.
00:35:33I'm a little surprised that Charlotte didn't employ it earlier.
00:35:38But Flair kicked into the turnbuckle after she took her eye off the ball.
00:35:42Look out, Nia.
00:35:43Nia Jax now.
00:35:44Alexa Bliss from behind.
00:35:45Going to make Nia Jax pay.
00:35:48And Lash Legend.
00:35:51Looking on.
00:35:52And Charlotte Flair going to make Lash pay.
00:35:55Shoulders down again.
00:35:57Charlotte with the win.
00:35:58Here is your winner, Charlotte Flair.
00:36:05The problem there was Legend got distracted by the Bliss-Nia Jax situation outside the ring.
00:36:13And Charlotte Flair able to take advantage and pick up the victory.
00:36:17That's what it all boiled down to, the experience of battle.
00:36:21Charlotte took her eye off of Lash and nearly paid for it.
00:36:24But Lash made the same exact mistake.
00:36:27Watching Alexa Bliss launch an attack on Nia on the outside.
00:36:31And you can't take your eye off the queen and still win the match.
00:36:38Lash Legend just learned that lesson firsthand.
00:36:41You know, when I said, make yourself at home, this isn't exactly what I had in mind.
00:36:57Hey, look, man, you talking to Trigg Williams.
00:37:00I'd like to put my lemon pepper steppers on the desk.
00:37:04Let's talk business.
00:37:06Because Monday Night Raw is ready to throw me the bag.
00:37:08Are you going to match the offer or not?
00:37:10Because I ain't here to play games.
00:37:11This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
00:37:13Trick.
00:37:18Okay, champ.
00:37:21Has Drew apologized to Dan?
00:37:24Has he paid this fine yet?
00:37:26He's in the building.
00:37:27He hasn't done it yet.
00:37:28What are we waiting on?
00:37:29I don't understand the diplomacy.
00:37:30Cody, let me tell you this as your friend.
00:37:33I know I work for you, but indulge me for a minute.
00:37:38Control your damn emotions.
00:37:41Need I remind you?
00:37:43One finger.
00:37:45I have to strip you.
00:37:47Okay?
00:37:50You know what, Cody?
00:37:51I ain't done.
00:37:53I'm talking to an Iron Survivor winner.
00:37:55North American champ.
00:37:56Two-time NXT champ.
00:37:58Former TNA, excuse me, tricking their world champion.
00:38:01I'm the hottest free agent in the game.
00:38:02Yes, yes.
00:38:04If Nick makes the right decision, better be holding on to that title real tight.
00:38:11Okay, Drew.
00:38:13Okay.
00:38:15A lot of free agents floating around.
00:38:17The following contest is scheduled for one call and is for the United States Championship.
00:38:41Introducing first, from Moscow, Russia, playing in at 210 pounds, he is the United States Champion, Ilya Dragunov.
00:38:56There is no doubt, Dragunov is a proud champion.
00:38:59He defends the title again tonight against Carmelo Hayes, live next.
00:39:04Howdy.
00:39:22You think you got it all figured out, huh?
00:39:25Didn't you scare us?
00:39:27You walk around here preaching about family, when in reality, you don't even have one.
00:39:32You run around with a bunch of men that hide behind their masks.
00:39:36But you see me, what I've created, I've created a family.
00:39:43Something you know nothing about.
00:39:45Howdy.
00:39:47We don't run from free agents.
00:39:49We create fear.
00:39:52So you better hang on to those tag team titles as long as you can.
00:39:56Because the fireflies, they're fading away.
00:40:00The lantern is burning real, real low.
00:40:06And those broken souls that gave you purpose will question you when their blood is on your hands.
00:40:15And when your world is in mind.
00:40:18He's got the whole world in his hands.
00:40:31A proud United States champion closing the open challenge for the night to personally invite this challenger.
00:40:44Because I'm the greatest, ain't no hatin', I'm the best, yeah.
00:40:47You watch your shot, well I guess you wait till next year.
00:40:50I'm at the top, get respect while I get big.
00:40:54Who got a problem, huh?
00:40:55Tell them to step in.
00:40:57Step in.
00:40:58What?
00:40:59Yeah.
00:41:00Because I'm the greatest, so are you in the debate?
00:41:02You know, Corey, this statement is overused a lot, but I think it really fits here tonight when it comes to Carmelo Hayes because this match is a must win for Hayes.
00:41:28I agree wholeheartedly, this is a do or die scenario for the challenger.
00:41:34Carmelo Hayes pushed Dragunov to the limit several weeks back, but the matchup ended in controversy.
00:41:40Dragunov wasn't happy about it, and Ilya loves to know that he defeats his challengers at their very best.
00:41:48Dragunov fights with honor.
00:41:50That's what tonight is about.
00:41:51You get one more shot, but you better make it count.
00:41:54And for Carmelo Hayes, this is just yet another opportunity, and which has been a fall of opportunities for Carmelo Hayes in the United States Championship.
00:42:03You're gonna run out of opportunities, especially if you don't win this one tonight.
00:42:07Hayes has got to win to try to win his first championship on the main roster here in WWE.
00:42:13When Carmelo Hayes was drafted from NXT, it was in the very first round.
00:42:18And Hayes hears the whispers, he sees the chatter online, he hears the whispers in the locker room.
00:42:23Carmelo Hayes may not turn out to be him, as he so eloquently likes to put.
00:42:29Carmelo Hayes is in danger of being viewed as a bust.
00:42:32These two men were teammates last week in a win over DIY tonight.
00:42:38They are enemies as they battle for the prestigious United States Championship 24 times in 2025.
00:42:45The U.S. title has been on the line the most in 10 years.
00:42:49Five title changes.
00:42:51Well, think about how impressive Ilya Dragunov has been, missing a year of his career due to injury,
00:42:56and has defended the championship seven times already, and is showing no signs of slowing.
00:43:03It defies human logic.
00:43:05When you compete at this level, week after week after week, you're gonna wear down,
00:43:09you're gonna slow down, but Dragunov seems to be the exception.
00:43:13Dragunov seems to be something a little bit more than human.
00:43:16And Dragunov now is in control, taking the fight to Carmelo Hayes.
00:43:21JD McDonald, Johnny Gargano, Axiom, Nathan Frazier.
00:43:26Carmelo Hayes, Tommaso Ciampa.
00:43:31Those are the men that Ilya Dragunov is defended against.
00:43:35Of course, winning the championship, and Sami Zayn.
00:43:41Chopped to the side of Carmelo's jaw.
00:43:44And another German suplex by the champion.
00:43:47Let's go.
00:43:49Carmelo trying to create a little bit of space here.
00:43:52I mean, it's just full-on intensity.
00:43:55No wasted motion when it comes to Dragunov.
00:43:58Yeah, these teams very familiar with one another, dating back to their time in NXT.
00:44:03It's the sixth time in their career they've gone one-on-one,
00:44:05had a great rivalry over the NXT championship a couple of years ago.
00:44:09And you think back when you've got so much history with someone like Carmelo Hayes has with Ilya Dragunov.
00:44:17And you see Dragunov succeeding with the United States championship, with the Open Challenges,
00:44:22with all of the success the Mad Dragon has tasted recently, and it frustrates you.
00:44:26And if you're Carmelo Hayes, it may even make a little doubt creep into your mind.
00:44:30And Dragunov just out-hustling Hayes here.
00:44:32What a throw by the champion.
00:44:35And again, the butterflies, the nerves could be getting to Carmelo Hayes,
00:44:39putting a lot of pressure on himself here in this match tonight.
00:44:45Wow.
00:44:47And Hayes fighting back with what he can, Dragunov now.
00:44:53And a big boot.
00:44:55That'll drive Hayes to the apron and out to the floor.
00:44:58A vicious attack by the champion.
00:45:00Will Dragunov hang on to the title?
00:45:03Let's go!
00:45:07Carmelo Hayes with yet another opportunity at the United States championship,
00:45:11but the champion, Ilya Dragunov, is putting on a clinic right now.
00:45:16Hey!
00:45:17This reign for Ilya Dragunov as United States champion has been, to me,
00:45:22one of the most memorable in recent history.
00:45:24Dragunov has come out week after week, pedal to the metal, full speed ahead.
00:45:30No rest, no fear.
00:45:34Dragunov is truly redefining what it means to be United States champion.
00:45:37But with that being said, if you're Carmelo Hayes, what's your strategy?
00:45:41How do you combat all that?
00:45:44Maybe this, focus on the Sergei Galutera's knee.
00:45:47My God!
00:45:48And now fighting back, Carmelo Hayes, something.
00:45:51Maybe it's fight fire with fire.
00:45:53That's what Hayes needs to do tonight.
00:45:58Into the corner by Dragunov, and both men run into each other.
00:46:02Hayes got the best of it.
00:46:06My God!
00:46:08Jaw-rocking forearms from both superstars.
00:46:12Face first off his knee.
00:46:14Hayes with a clothesline, and now Hayes starting to pick up the intensity.
00:46:17And this is what has made Carmelo Hayes so special in the past.
00:46:21He has a way of finding that next gear, that championship level internally when you get
00:46:26into the deep waters.
00:46:27Look at this!
00:46:28Off the second rope, that springboard flying clothesline.
00:46:31And Carmelo Hayes now has a chance.
00:46:33Well, Melo Hayes has to understand the value of this opportunity.
00:46:43It may never come again.
00:46:45Yeah, Dragunov just like that.
00:46:46Shrugging off!
00:46:47That runny knee by the champ, cover now.
00:46:50Hook to the leg and a kick out.
00:46:51You can have all these fancy nicknames, you can call yourself Kim, you can say Melo Don't
00:46:56Miss and all that stuff, but you gotta win a title at some point.
00:47:00Absolutely.
00:47:01Look at all the great college athletes or minor league baseball players who really set
00:47:05the world on fire, and then they make it to the big time.
00:47:07And they don't quite live up to the hype.
00:47:10Carmelo Hayes is in danger of that territory!
00:47:12Oh, nobody home as Hayes ruled out of harm's way as Dragunov went for a senton.
00:47:17Carmelo looking to take advantage here.
00:47:23Round we go, what a face buster!
00:47:25And both men here, as Hayes now will crawl toward the cover.
00:47:28Is it enough to win the championship?
00:47:30Not quite.
00:47:30Near far for Hayes.
00:47:32Carmelo Hayes digging deep.
00:47:34Can he wrestle the championship away from Ilya Dragunov tonight?
00:47:38Prestigious United States Championship.
00:47:47Dragunov following in the illustrious footsteps of none other than the greatest
00:47:51of all time, John Cena, who innovated the United States Championship Open Challenge.
00:47:56The tradition was continued proudly by Sami Zayn, who was dethroned by the Mad Dragon.
00:48:01And right now, Dragunov being put through it by the challenger.
00:48:05But you cannot count Ilya out under any circumstance.
00:48:10I don't know where he gets it, but he just keeps coming.
00:48:14Let's go!
00:48:19Dragunov very open about the fact that pain makes him feel alive.
00:48:25It's an integral part of his game.
00:48:28Suffering through, channeling the fury.
00:48:30Vicious series of knife-edged chops and a boot.
00:48:36The gritty, brutal United States Champion.
00:48:44Dragunov lining up a down, Hayes.
00:48:48Whoa!
00:48:49He was going for the H-bomb and Hayes caught him with a kick.
00:48:52Now Carmelo Hayes, springboard.
00:48:57What a DDT!
00:48:59Hayes down, looking for the title.
00:49:01One, two, one!
00:49:03So close, has Dragunov got the shoulder up at two and a half.
00:49:07Senior official Charles Robinson in perfect position.
00:49:11Take another look first at the Enzigiri to counteract the H-bomb and then beautiful flying
00:49:17blind DDT takes down the champion.
00:49:20But when you connect with that and it's a near fall of two and a half, what does it do for
00:49:24your psyche if you're Carmelo Hayes trying to win the big one?
00:49:28Well if you're one of the greats, it gives you a signal.
00:49:31You know you need to tap into that next gear.
00:49:33If you're not meant to be one of the greats, it can crush you.
00:49:36What is Carmelo Hayes made of?
00:49:38We're about to find out before our very eyes.
00:49:40Caught on midair.
00:49:43You can almost see the desperation in the movements of Carmelo Hayes.
00:49:49Ilya Dragunov, here comes the Constantine special.
00:49:54Turns Hayes inside out.
00:49:56And Dragunov now could be closing in on yet another successful title defense.
00:50:06This time the Senton connects.
00:50:08That's gotta do it.
00:50:09Cover by Dragunov.
00:50:11Hayes kicks out near fall.
00:50:14The United States Championship match continues.
00:50:17Dragunov can't believe it.
00:50:19This has been a hell of a battle for the United States Championship.
00:50:27Between the champion Dragunov, the challenger Carmelo Hayes,
00:50:31who's in a do or die situation tonight.
00:50:33No doubt about it.
00:50:35This is the second time we've seen Carmelo Hayes push Dragunov,
00:50:39the United States Champion, to his limit.
00:50:42But Ilya keeps fighting.
00:50:44Now exposing the knee.
00:50:47That can only spell bad things for the challenger.
00:50:50And you heard him screaming at Hayes, let's go, get up, let's go, let's fight.
00:50:53This is Dragunov's MO.
00:50:57He wants his opponents at their very best.
00:50:59And Hayes going toe-to-toe with Dragunov.
00:51:05Iron sharpens iron.
00:51:08Super kick under the chin of the champion.
00:51:12These two have been through so much in this matchup.
00:51:16Looking for the first 48.
00:51:17Dragunov able to catch him in midair.
00:51:20Hayes still fighting.
00:51:22Still fighting here.
00:51:25Sent all the way under the top turnbuckle is the challenger.
00:51:29Ooh, wow.
00:51:33Echoing through the arena.
00:51:35The way Hayes covered up, he may have a fractured jaw after that.
00:51:40Hayes smarting after that now.
00:51:41Man!
00:51:42Carmelo with the right of his own.
00:51:44That may have stunned the champion.
00:51:45And another one.
00:51:46And Dragunov could be stunned here.
00:51:47A head bump by Hayes and Carmelo's got a chance.
00:51:50Hayes from the top.
00:51:59Oh, and a kick by Dragunov.
00:52:01Hayes may be out, but can Dragunov capitalize?
00:52:04Does the champion have enough left in the tank to execute a cover?
00:52:08Hayes' eyes rolling back in his head after that kick by Dragunov.
00:52:12Watch his impact.
00:52:13Boom!
00:52:14Melo caught off guard by Dragunov.
00:52:18And Hayes just had his world rocked.
00:52:22And this right here, Corey, could be the turning point of this match.
00:52:26Who will get to their feet first?
00:52:27Who will take control?
00:52:29This is a test of will.
00:52:30This is a test of skill.
00:52:32Who wants the United States Championship more?
00:52:35Dragunov, a proud champion, wants the best from his challengers.
00:52:40Does Hayes have enough left to topple the dominant Mad Dragon?
00:52:44Well, Dragunov getting the best to Hayes tonight as they wrestle outside
00:52:47toward the apron.
00:52:48Let's go, pull it out.
00:52:49Let's go, pull it out.
00:52:51Let's go, pull it out.
00:52:53Dragunov just nonstop.
00:52:55It's a dynamo.
00:52:57A machine.
00:52:57Dragunov, let the power into a superplex.
00:53:03No!
00:53:06Here it comes!
00:53:07H-bomb time.
00:53:09Oh!
00:53:10Hayes got the knees up!
00:53:11And a kick stop right to the face.
00:53:18Dragunov planting Hayes.
00:53:20Cover now to retain the championship.
00:53:22Kick out at two.
00:53:26They're on their feet here.
00:53:28Look in the eyes of the champion, Cole, as we take another look at the brutal stomp followed
00:53:35by this slam by the champion.
00:53:37Watch Dragunov's eyes when Hayes kicked out.
00:53:40I don't know that we've seen that level of doubt in Ilya's face since he's returned.
00:53:45Now maybe a frustrated Dragunov.
00:53:50Chopping away at Hayes.
00:53:53Man, the punishment these two have put themselves through here tonight.
00:54:03Precarious position for both superstars.
00:54:07Dragunov once again looking for a superplex from the very top rope.
00:54:15Whoa!
00:54:16Oh my God!
00:54:18Hayes turned it into a cutter.
00:54:20What a counter by Carmelo Hayes.
00:54:23Superplex turned into a cutter.
00:54:25Hayes into the cover for the title.
00:54:28Dragunov kicks out.
00:54:29How the hell did he kick out?
00:54:31And that may have been Hayes' last chance.
00:54:33That was it.
00:54:34You could see Carmelo's heart break.
00:54:39Good God, man, what a fight this has been.
00:54:42A last gasp attempt by Hayes and Dragunov still kicked out.
00:54:47Carmelo Hayes in midair.
00:54:51Able to adjust into a cutter, but it couldn't put the champion away.
00:54:56This capacity crowd loving it, as are we here at ringside.
00:55:01That young man has the expression that we're feeling here tonight watching this matchup.
00:55:07And Hayes now out to the apron looking for a DDT,
00:55:11and Ilya Dragunov caught him.
00:55:14To still possess this type of power this deep into a matchup speaks volumes
00:55:18about the physical condition of Ilya Dragunov.
00:55:21That's what Dragunov gonna do here.
00:55:23Hayes in desperation, delivering elbows to the jaw.
00:55:33Both men cruised, battered, but too proud to quit.
00:55:37It's beating the hell out of each other.
00:55:40Dragunov now.
00:55:41No!
00:55:42Not on the apron!
00:55:45Hayes may be out.
00:55:51I'm not sure Carmelo Hayes has any idea where he is.
00:55:54Dragunov does though.
00:55:55He's got Hayes in his sights.
00:55:57Dragunov from the top rope.
00:55:59First 48!
00:56:02First 48!
00:56:03First 48!
00:56:04Melo's got a chance!
00:56:06Melo's got a chance!
00:56:07He's gonna do it!
00:56:09Carmelo Hayes, nothing but net!
00:56:11The cover!
00:56:12Case closed!
00:56:13Case closed!
00:56:14Case closed!
00:56:16Hayes is a champion!
00:56:17Here is your winner and the new United States Champion, Carmelo Hayes!
00:56:34How sweet it is!
00:56:37Carmelo Hayes gets the proverbial monkey off his back as he wins his first championship
00:56:45here on Friday Night SmackDown!
00:56:48This was a war!
00:56:53Iliad Dragunov dumping Hayes with a Death Valley driver and the champion got caught!
00:57:01First 48 from Carmelo Hayes and they said it once!
00:57:06Now we have to believe it!
00:57:08Melo don't miss!
00:57:10Nothing but net and new!
00:57:14Carmelo Hayes can say, I am him, I am champion!
00:57:32What a fighting champion Iliad Dragunov was!
00:57:36And what a tremendous show of sportsmanship!
00:57:39Dragunov did not have to take this fight tonight!
00:57:42Dragunov did not have to take this match!
00:57:45But he had a bitter taste in his mouth!
00:57:47After the way Hayes lost a couple of weeks ago!
00:57:50Tonight, he gave Carmelo Hayes an opportunity!
00:57:53And as Corey just said, on this night, Melo didn't miss!
00:57:58Iliad Dragunov went out on his shield!
00:58:02Dragunov can sleep well tonight!
00:58:05Because he knows that in this instance, the better man won!
00:58:15Man, how good that must feel for this young man who never thought he'd win the big one here on Friday Night SmackDown!
00:58:26All the doubts that had creeped in, all the whispers that he had heard so far in his career!
00:58:32That's all put to bed tonight!
00:58:34That's all put to rest!
00:58:35Because Carmelo Hayes is the brand new United States Champion!
00:58:41I'm not gonna lie, after last week, it was nice to see Lashley's.
00:59:08Well, as long as we do that to every team, every week, and bring the tag team titles back.
00:59:17Are you guys talking about the tag team titles?
00:59:20Mm-hmm.
00:59:21Hmm.
00:59:22Because you seem, uh, very confident.
00:59:26And I feel like I need to remind you that, Io and I, we have a tag team championship match coming up.
00:59:32You do?
00:59:33Yeah.
00:59:34Yeah.
00:59:35And once we ring, they gotta stay with us!
00:59:38Okay, I don't think so!
00:59:39Why don't you count us out?
00:59:40Hey!
00:59:41The kind of bull crap you pulled out there!
00:59:43What happened to me?
00:59:44You're talking about!
00:59:45I don't think so!
00:59:46Oh!
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01:00:02This chaos has gone far enough, so here's what we're gonna do.
01:00:05Next week on SmackDown in Buffalo, New York, you're gonna be in an eight-woman tag team match.
01:00:10So you can all face off before your big tag title match on Raw in Brooklyn.
01:00:14Maybe that way, you can get this intense dislike for each other out of your system.
01:00:19It's a little bit more than an intense dislike.
01:00:26Hey, hey, hey!
01:00:27Hey that's a great way to kick off the New Year zap decision by Mr. Aldis.
01:00:32And I'm sure you're gonna tell us this is a great way to close 2025.
01:00:36We've been working together too long, Michael Cole.
01:00:38You know how my mind works.
01:00:45The following tag team contest is scheduled for one call.
01:00:49Introducing first, the team of Alba Fire and
01:00:54the Women United States Champion, Chelsea Breeze.
01:01:01Come on, idiot.
01:01:04Come on, Cole.
01:01:05She's a double champion, go ahead, tell us all about it.
01:01:08I'm just standing up and paying my respects.
01:01:10I consider myself quite the Patriot.
01:01:12The reigning United States Women's Champion,
01:01:17as well as one half of the Triple-A Mixed Tag Team Champions with all-ego Ethan Page.
01:01:26Chelsea Green and Alba Fire of the Secret Hermes join forces to battle Julia and
01:01:33Kiana James coming up next.
01:01:36the United States Champion, Carmelo Hayes.
01:01:45Congratulations, and new United States Champion, Carmelo Hayes.
01:01:48Carmelo, I know you've envisioned this moment many times in your career, but
01:01:51what was it like having that belt around your waist in the middle of the ring tonight?
01:01:56Listen, I was delayed, but I was not denied.
01:01:59Ilya Dragunov, I just want to thank you for elevating the championship.
01:02:03I want to thank you for elevating me, and I want to thank you for reminding me who I am.
01:02:07And that is him, because the jerseys are going back in the rafters.
01:02:11The division is on notice.
01:02:14This is all your fault.
01:02:16You ruined everything.
01:02:18I will take everything from you.
01:02:21Everything.
01:02:23That title's mine.
01:02:24It's mine.
01:02:25And now there is the women's United States Champion, Chelsea Green,
01:02:37and her secret Hervis Alba Fire set for tag action.
01:02:41My girl, E.G.
01:02:42And their opponents, the team of Keanu James and Juliet.
01:03:10And Julia!
01:03:13The Beautiful Madness, Julia, has not been the same since losing the United States
01:03:18Championship, I call it a fluke.
01:03:20Victory by Chelsea Green, and Julia wants her title back.
01:03:25The Beautiful Madness has been on an absolute war path since losing her coveted
01:03:29title, and tonight, Julia has a chance to gain a measure of revenge in tag team action.
01:03:36Well, last week, she knocked off Alba Fire in one-on-one action.
01:03:40Tonight, she came through their business manager, Keanu James.
01:03:44Who's a hell of a wrestler in her own right.
01:03:47No doubt about it, Keanu James.
01:03:49I'm actually grateful to have her around because of what Julia may potentially do to
01:03:53Chelsea Green.
01:03:54A mutually beneficial business partnership between Julia and Keanu James has served them both
01:04:08very well since its inception.
01:04:10No surprise, Chelsea's hiding behind her bodyguard.
01:04:14Um, that's what the secret Hermes is for, Cole.
01:04:17Well, Chelsea...
01:04:18That's why you have personal security, so they can protect you from harm.
01:04:22Starting this matchup off against Keanu James.
01:04:25Keanu, former tag team champion in NXT.
01:04:30Sort of a stalemate of nefarious tactics there.
01:04:36Hold on, Chelsea complaining to the official that Keanu's ruining her hair.
01:04:41And here's a roll-up now by the champ and a kick-out by James.
01:04:43Keanu James...
01:04:44Keanu James, gonna put the pin green here in a kick-out.
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01:05:44now look at that nice uh-oh kiana kiana james it looked like alma was going for a tornado ddt
01:05:51james is able to count james just stuffed it oh an athletic freak i've been very impressed with
01:05:58what we've seen out of kiana james it helps her business right it helps the brand if she can
01:06:05bring that united states title to julia
01:06:07and now fire able to finally hit the tornado ddt into the cover is it enough near fall by fire
01:06:19official in this matchup felix fernandez tag made here comes chelsea green i think felix pays for
01:06:26a whole haircut with them mullet right oh and chelsea face first goes james cover hook for
01:06:34the leg now green would love a win and get out of town quickly
01:06:43chelsea green is incredibly busy woman she's a double champion not only is she representing
01:06:48the united states of america she's one half of the triple a mixed tag team champion so she's
01:06:53representing mexico she's also canadian by birth this woman is pretty much the greatest north american
01:06:59other than ethan page who said it first but that's why their tag team part no doubt i mean i
01:07:04couldn't agree with you any less you know what they should do what put her on the new penny i didn't
01:07:10they stop making the i see what you're trying to do there real clever look at this oh no oh no alba
01:07:18yeah julia finally gets her hands on green feeling her across the ring handful of hair oh god
01:07:24now the fire runs into a right hand by julia as well and the beautiful madness has her sights set on
01:07:33the united states champion running knee right on the ear of chelsea green snap suplex from julia
01:07:42i'm gonna put chelsea's hurt
01:07:43i said that with sarcasm i i heard it i was choosing not to address it out of respect for
01:07:52our united states champion julia top rope now missile drop kick sends green into the corner alba fire gonna
01:08:01try her uh fair with her julia not didn't work out too well she's dumped over the top rope to the floor
01:08:06and julia with the northern lights bomb
01:08:18good night chelsea green cover by julia she just pinned the united states champion
01:08:28here are your winners kiana james and julia
01:08:33kiana james proving once again that this partnership
01:08:40means big business and unfortunately for the united states champion chelsea green
01:08:48nothing has been resolved she still finds herself in the crosshairs of the beautiful madness
01:08:52one of these days she's gonna have to defend that title against julia
01:08:58my new year's resolution to get rid of toxic masculinity here on smackdown so how about a new
01:09:13opportunity for the new and improved kit wilson
01:09:17you know what kit there will be an opportunity for something new for you next week on smackdown
01:09:27cheers all right okay nick it's the end of the night have you been apologized to yet
01:09:33yeah who are we waiting for he is absolutely enjoying every second of this this is it is it is my
01:09:38fault but this isn't unreasonable i don't is it this is not unreasonable we're at the end of the night he
01:09:43he hasn't been apologized because he paid to find you i'm getting you're saying
01:09:48i'm getting you're saying you're saying you're saying you're saying you're saying i don't know
01:09:56hey cody remember what we're talking about control your emotions let me handle this okay i've got this
01:10:10so
01:10:30ladies and gentlemen please welcome drew mcintyre
01:10:35three questions need to be answered will mcintyre apologize to official dan engler
01:10:43for the claymore he delivered to him a number of weeks back will drew mcintyre pay the fine
01:10:49levied by general manager nick aldus and will drew mcintyre if all that happens let us know what the
01:10:56stipulation is for his championship match with cody rhodes
01:11:12true mcintyre promised all the questions will be answered will that be the case we'll find out next
01:11:31oh
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01:13:23all right drew we all know that this situation with you and cody has gotten way out of hand
01:13:31but i'm not even going to put all the blame on you cody's been out of line as well both of you
01:13:37have gone way over the line but in my estimation when this thing really went off the rails
01:13:44was when you assaulted was when you assaulted this man
01:13:48now i'm a man of my word it's your chance to be a man of your word all we have to do
01:13:55is get this business transacted and the deal is yours and you can focus on your title match
01:14:14i'm a man of my word i'm a man of my word so let's start with the fine
01:14:19here's your big old check don't spend it all at once
01:14:22now the apology
01:14:40dan
01:14:43i'm genuinely sorry i claymore'd you in the face
01:14:47it's been keeping me up for weeks no matter what happened or what you did i should never attack
01:14:54a wwe official so please accept my humblest apology
01:15:06thank you for that drew wasn't easy but i appreciate it that wasn't easy for me
01:15:14but this is i also apologize that it was obviously your dream to be a wrestler right
01:15:21here in this ring doing what i do former world champion but you weren't good enough
01:15:26so you had to be a referee let me come down to your level
01:15:33i apologize your lovely wife melissa had to watch me claymore you in the face
01:15:41and she had to think to herself i wish i had a husband like drew that stood up for his convictions
01:15:47no matter the consequences i get why you did it you had to save yourself you had to screw me to save
01:15:54yourself protect cody but i feel sorry and i apologize for your children
01:16:01that they have such a coward corporate stooge for a father
01:16:10oh i'm not finished there i could go on all day you want to do something you want to be a man
01:16:14do you want to hit me do you want to get revenge on me right now go for it dan
01:16:20that was some apology mcintyre knows exactly what he's doing
01:16:43i want to get them on the feet
01:16:48whoa whoa whoa cody do it cody hit me hit me i know you want to do it
01:16:56when i can see in your eyes you want to hit me so bad
01:17:00the people are fired up they want to see a fight they want to see some physicality
01:17:05what did you say yeah yeah you don't work for him he works for you you work for all these people
01:17:12grand rapids michigan do you want to see cody roads punch me in the face right now
01:17:21do it cody or maybe you want to cry you're so good at that too
01:17:25shed those tears like a teenage girl trying to get daddy's credit card
01:17:29come on cody do it do it i know why you're so upset it's because they attacked you on your tour bus
01:17:45your home away from home where your family sleeps but your family weren't there when i attacked you were
01:17:52they but i wish they were there
01:17:58i wish your children could see a real man put the boots to you i wish your wife brandy could see
01:18:08what a real daddy looks like come on come on i know you want to do it do it strike
01:18:22you want to know the stipulation you want to know we're not doing this match in america you've
01:18:29screwed me three times here we're taking this to berlin germany
01:18:36tried to make my life hell i'm obviously in your head making it hell how about this
01:18:42drew mcintyre against cody rhodes for the wwe championship three stages of hell
01:18:52you agree we're agreed there's one more thing
01:19:11when i torture you in berlin when i send you straight to hell
01:19:22say hi to your dad for me
01:19:31claymore
01:19:32mcintyre knows exactly what he's doing cody rhodes is handcuffed
01:19:51he can't touch drew mcintyre for another two weeks
01:20:01the title match two weeks from tonight on friday night smackdown from berlin
01:20:08going to come anytime interesting i'll be on the rally intoc
01:20:10and i will be dealing with a superpekt me and never go that way
01:20:12the title match two weeks from washington toieve
01:20:14är
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