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00:00:00Then, now, forever, together.
00:00:52Now, we're dealing with a major developing situation here.
00:00:57What is happening here?
00:00:59No, I don't know what happened.
00:01:01You can't have another question.
00:01:05And the chamber and everything is tomorrow.
00:01:08I understand.
00:01:11What happened to Jay?
00:01:13Better him than me.
00:01:15That's one man down, four to go.
00:01:18You're not making it too easy for Jay.
00:01:25You need to mind your business while we're all talking.
00:01:31Hey, hey, hey, enough.
00:01:33I understand we're going to be different.
00:01:34Four letters, one word.
00:01:38Uh-uh, Drew.
00:01:44Now, I know you're all putting two and two together, getting five.
00:01:48But I had nothing to do what happened to Jay Uso, as hilarious as it is.
00:01:54But I know how it goes.
00:01:57I tell the truth all the time.
00:02:00But Drew McIntyre is guilty to proven innocence.
00:02:08And you know it's BS.
00:02:11I gotta buy a suite every single week.
00:02:14I'm like an outlaw in my own show.
00:02:17The outlaw champion.
00:02:19All I wanna do is check out the competition.
00:02:23For the Elimination Chamber, is that too much to ask?
00:02:30I mean, I'm the champion, damn it.
00:02:33I should be able to do what I want, when I want, so I do.
00:02:40Drew, I told you time and time again not to get involved.
00:02:44Time and time again to stay away, especially 24 hours before Elimination Chamber.
00:02:49And now, I'm telling you to go to my office, not just because I said so,
00:02:55but because now, there's about 20 guys back there that wanna rip you apart.
00:03:00And I'm this close to saying, go for it.
00:03:04I've got the right to scout the competition.
00:03:07There's six men, five men gunning for my title Elimination Chamber.
00:03:21Enough!
00:03:23Enough!
00:03:25Drew, let's just fight right here and right now!
00:03:30You wanna fight right now?
00:03:36No!
00:03:42How would that benefit me?
00:03:43I'm the champion already!
00:03:46No!
00:03:47No!
00:03:48No!
00:03:49No!
00:03:51I like you, I'm not a troublemaker.
00:03:53I follow the rules.
00:03:54I told Nick I'm gonna leave, so I'm gonna leave.
00:03:58You disengaging, recreant, witless, Scottish oath!
00:04:04Your entire championship reign has been spent running like a little bitch!
00:04:29No rematches, right?
00:04:31No rematches!
00:04:33Tomorrow night, after the Elimination Chamber, I get the right.
00:04:37I need to look at the act of my head
00:04:39I need to look at the media
00:04:41I need to say that they say
00:04:56Okay, check it out, check it out, check it out
00:04:59What happened to Jey U
00:05:00So a few moments ago, we all saw it
00:05:02It sucks, I feel bad for Jey
00:05:05But my only concern, Cody
00:05:07My only concern, Drew McIntyre
00:05:10It's tomorrow night at Elimination Chamber
00:05:13Winning that son of a bitch
00:05:14Going on to Wrestlemania, whipping your ass, Drew
00:05:17And becoming a 15-time world champion
00:05:22And Cody
00:05:26Cody
00:05:27As far as you and I are concerned
00:05:31When it comes to the Chamber
00:05:59Go on
00:06:03Hey y'all, cut the music, cut the music.
00:06:06Excuse me, fellas, I really hate to do this,
00:06:09but you got to understand,
00:06:11I mean, Tricks really is like the hottest thing
00:06:14in the business today, you feel me?
00:06:18Matter of fact, that's why Bruno Mars
00:06:21shouted out your boy in a brand new album today.
00:06:24Makes me want to cha-cha all the way to the chamber.
00:06:27Let's talk about it.
00:06:30But as for tonight,
00:06:33I'm looking in the ring, I see you two.
00:06:36And since we are in the KFC Center,
00:06:40I figured that I can add a little something to the menu.
00:06:44I figured I could add a little flavor to the menu.
00:06:49So I figured that that's why I brought my...
00:07:06Hey, my bad, my bad, my bad, my bad.
00:07:07But nah, nah, nah.
00:07:08I heard we were talking crazy,
00:07:10so Louisville, let's talk crazy.
00:07:13Hey, my, my, my, Tricks,
00:07:15you know we got history,
00:07:16but guess what, I'm here to make a statement.
00:07:18I'm here to win that Elimination Chamber,
00:07:20and I'm here to be the youngest world champion
00:07:22and beat Randy Orton's record.
00:07:25It's time to win.
00:07:43You're right.
00:07:47You're right.
00:07:50You're right.
00:08:00you guys about done talking out here because i hear a lot of empty promises i hear a lot of
00:08:06big
00:08:06talk i hear nightmare this i hear bouncy that i hear viper this i hear lemon pepper moron idiot
00:08:15but at the end of the day we got 24 hours to elimination chamber and every single sorry soul
00:08:22you you you and you you all belong to the man they call the mega star and then drew you
00:08:30mush mouth moron that means if it's you and me that title belongs to me yeah with everybody saying
00:08:40whoop that trick
00:08:59did you just say whoop that trick
00:09:18oh here we go joe it's only a matter of time when megastar egos are in the ring 24 hours
00:09:25from now
00:09:26these will be the participants of elimination chamber and la knight and trick williams are
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00:12:14and with that we welcome you to friday night smackdown here in louisville joe tessitore
00:12:18wade barrett with you elimination chamber weekend but it's how things just developed about 15 minutes
00:12:24ago that's a great concern with jay uso and what we saw yeah panic on the streets of louisville
00:12:29panic on the road to wrestlemania everyone's fired up and of course the big question now is
00:12:33the condition of jay uso and we'll keep our reporters out there keeping us updated through
00:12:39the night as and when we get information so much to dive into with how smackdown has gotten
00:12:44underway here in louisville as for the night ahead it is a big one and louisville is ready
00:12:49gold is on the line rhea ripley eo sky the genius of the sky and rhea the biggest test of
00:12:55their title
00:12:55range so far the irresistible forces have been hunting down this title shot it's the wwe women's
00:13:03tag team championship match that is coming your way plus look at big obafemi the massive destructive
00:13:12prize free agent he has a new target the ms opened up his mouth and now he has to deal
00:13:19with
00:13:19obafemi over against the ms that is tonight
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00:15:15Elimination Chamber, tomorrow.
00:15:22WWE World is returning to Las Vegas.
00:15:25Folks, it's going to be April 16th to the 20th.
00:15:27And the superstar lineup, it just gets better and better.
00:15:30Bayley is now joining in the fun.
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00:15:48What a show that's going to be.
00:15:52Osolvo Sokola, he knows exactly what he's been doing with the Wyatt Sixth Cherish Lantern.
00:15:57That spiritual light source, the beacon of that forever connected power.
00:16:02Let's go back to last week, Wade.
00:16:03Yeah, that's right.
00:16:04The MFTs were looking to issue a beat down on Ilya Dragunov.
00:16:08The help did arrive in the form of Matt Cardona and Apollo Crews.
00:16:12The numbers were simply too great.
00:16:14And that was until...
00:16:17Soro, it's time you show everyone that you can stand on your own.
00:16:28The next time I come down to that ring, I will be alone.
00:16:35The only question is, will you show up?
00:16:47Challenge issued, challenge accepted by the former street fighting champ of the island and now leader of the MFT, Solo
00:16:56Sokola.
00:16:59See it now.
00:17:03Ganze us watches.
00:17:04Take care.
00:17:06Fuck it.
00:17:10Acting novel coming.
00:17:13Three.
00:17:13You're только bad.
00:17:16Wrong.
00:17:17Here.
00:17:17It's broken.
00:17:19You are demonic.
00:19:24But for Uncle Howdy, this is something far more than that.
00:19:28The soul has taken that pelt of victory and using it as derision and an instigation for
00:19:37what has arrived here with Uncle Howdy.
00:19:39Yeah, well, that lantern represents the spirit and the legacy of the legendary Bray Wyatt.
00:19:45It is a focal point of the group's mystique.
00:19:48The Wyatt Six, that really is their lead firefly.
00:19:52And as Solo Sokoa himself put it, the Wyatts are nothing without that lantern.
00:20:06Of course, the drama with the Wyatts' lantern, all the games in Germany back on January 9th.
00:20:12It was an eight-man tag team match, the Wyatts' six.
00:20:15And Solo took the lantern, distracted Uncle Howdy at that moment.
00:20:21Tomatanda was able to secure the win that night for the MFTs.
00:20:24And Uncle Howdy has been enraged since.
00:20:26Of course, the MFTs also took 10 gold from the Wyatts' six family.
00:20:31So it has been all about the MFTs in recent weeks, that's for sure.
00:20:38And Uncle Howdy as he floors Solo.
00:20:44Oh, going right to it early.
00:20:46And Solo, smart to roll out of the ring.
00:20:55Oh, big uppercut by Sokoa.
00:20:58Simply cannot be napping around Solo Sokoa.
00:21:01Oh!
00:21:03Instead of a spike, that right hand driven into the post.
00:21:08And now Howdy has taken advantage.
00:21:10Well, both of these men going for the big hitters early.
00:21:13And Uncle Howdy acutely aware of the threat.
00:21:16But that Samoan spike holds, dug it out of the way.
00:21:19And now doing untold damage to that thumb of Solo Sokoa.
00:21:24And then just ramming him into the barrier at Timekeeper.
00:21:27You can see it moving inches.
00:21:28And then sends him over the top.
00:21:30There is a level of brutality early on between Uncle Howdy and Solo Sokoa.
00:21:37Two.
00:21:38One.
00:21:42Nine.
00:21:43Two.
00:21:45Three.
00:21:45That lantern is how he wants to possess it again.
00:21:51Right now, business to take care of.
00:21:53Psychological trauma to Uncle Howdy.
00:21:56Linked directly to the theft of that lantern.
00:21:59Again, working on the right hand, Wade.
00:22:03Solo Sokoa in major, major trouble in the early goings in this one.
00:22:07I mean, you take away the thumb of Solo Sokoa, you are taking away his biggest threat in this match.
00:22:12But Uncle Howdy knows that full well.
00:22:18Chief weapon.
00:22:19That's a Moan spike.
00:22:20He went for it early.
00:22:21It backfired as it ran right into the hard metal of that post.
00:22:28Oh, man, oh, man, what impact.
00:22:31Uncle Howdy.
00:22:32Sobo Sokoa battling here in Louisville on SmackDown.
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00:25:15It's like down to baseline.
00:25:16Through traffic, 360, double clutch, reverse, slam.
00:25:19Do I need to go on?
00:25:20Dom.
00:25:21Mmm, my nose.
00:25:22Do your best to forget that the camera's out.
00:25:25Yeah.
00:25:25You don't need to do it in slow-mo, man.
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00:25:28I'm going as fast as I can, Rusty.
00:25:32I was an NFL superstar.
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00:25:38What's your little movie called?
00:25:39I'm a loser?
00:25:39We don't have a tattoo yet.
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00:25:54Solo Sokoa has been obsessed with holding on to the Wyatt Six Cherish Lantern.
00:26:00It is sitting ringside as Uncle Howdy and Solo Sokoa do that low.
00:26:05Samoans rock.
00:26:07Right into the cover to defeat Howdy.
00:26:10But he survives it, getting that right shoulder up.
00:26:14And ever since being shot into that security barrier, Uncle Howdy simply has not looked like the same human being.
00:26:22One of the big stories early on was this.
00:26:24The injury to that right hand of Solo Sokoa.
00:26:28Smartly ducking out the way was Uncle Howdy.
00:26:32However, Solo Sokoa has multiple ways that he can hurt you and he's utilizing all of those now on Uncle
00:26:39Howdy.
00:26:40Albeit without his big hizzer, that Simone spike available.
00:26:43How about this crowd here at KFC Young Center on Elimination Chamber Weekend.
00:26:53Uncle Howdy battling back and continuing to work specifically on that right thumb of Solo Sokoa.
00:27:02More damage done.
00:27:03It's hard to find a weak spot on Solo Sokoa, but that is a major bullseye on that right thumb
00:27:09right now.
00:27:10And slowly but surely, Uncle Howdy digging his way back into this.
00:27:18Must be disgusted.
00:27:20He's fighting for so much more with that lantern sitting ringside.
00:27:24Fighting for the lantern, fighting for his family.
00:27:27Oh, spinning solo slam.
00:27:30For Ola Sokoa, apparently not done there.
00:27:33Quick to go on top.
00:27:34Full while the durability of Uncle Howdy needs to double stack this offense.
00:27:40And delivers.
00:27:43And again, Howdy survives it at two and change.
00:27:48Yeah, late, late kick out there from Uncle Howdy.
00:27:50Take another look at this.
00:27:52280 pounds of Samoan coming crashing down on the sternum of Uncle Howdy.
00:27:59And that was a weak kick out.
00:28:01Uncle Howdy is there for the taking here.
00:28:04Solo Sokoa can close this out.
00:28:12You can hear the chance from this crowd in Louisville.
00:28:15Let's go Howdy.
00:28:16Solo Sokoa knows full well to finish the job.
00:28:19It is that Samoan spike, perhaps hesitant to use it.
00:28:23Exactly, Wade.
00:28:24He knows the damage that was done.
00:28:26He's been feeling the pain throughout the match.
00:28:32So Solo, perhaps trying to go about this.
00:28:34Oh!
00:28:35Oh, Solo Sokoa lining up Howdy's signature move.
00:28:39And giving the kiss.
00:28:41With that insult to injury.
00:28:44Oh!
00:28:45Oh, but right into the mandible claw.
00:28:46From a sister Abigail attempt to a mandible claw from Howdy.
00:28:51The sheer arrogance cost in Solo Sokoa there.
00:28:55And now is in major, major trouble.
00:28:57And the spike is delivered.
00:28:59But it comes at a cost.
00:29:01As you can see, the pain on Sokoa.
00:29:05Running hip attack does damage.
00:29:10And more.
00:29:11What a turnaround for Solo.
00:29:13Well, it needed something special.
00:29:16And of course, the carnage that Solo...
00:29:18Give me!
00:29:18That's right!
00:29:20Sokoa can cook up.
00:29:24Howdy intercepts it!
00:29:26Sister Abigail!
00:29:32Here is your winner, Uncle Howdy!
00:29:40And you know exactly where he's going to.
00:29:46The lantern is returning home.
00:29:56What a fight to earn it back.
00:29:59But Uncle Howdy has a fight for...
00:30:01Oh, God!
00:30:02Oh, God!
00:30:03That was Tala Tonga coming in with the big boot
00:30:06as the MFTs arrive
00:30:10and secure the lantern again.
00:30:15Well, just a beat too late.
00:30:17The last six are arriving,
00:30:19but it appears the spoils of war
00:30:21have been stolen once again.
00:30:30Get this through your thick head, okay?
00:30:33Tomorrow night is the elimination chamber.
00:30:35And after that,
00:30:36your opponent is set, okay?
00:30:39So just stay home
00:30:41and stay out of trouble.
00:30:42I'm not trying to make your life any harder.
00:30:45We've known each other a long time.
00:30:46I mean, look at us, guys from the UK.
00:30:48GM, WWE Champion.
00:30:50You and I need to go on the same page.
00:30:59Whoa, whoa, whoa.
00:31:01Whoa, whoa, whoa?
00:31:03Whoa, whoa, whoa?
00:31:04Whoa, whoa.
00:31:04What can I do for you, gentlemen?
00:31:06Well, the first thing you can do
00:31:07is give a better reception to the vision
00:31:08than whoa, whoa, whoa?
00:31:11Hello, Mr. Aldis.
00:31:12Hello.
00:31:13You know, that's all this company needs
00:31:15is another injury,
00:31:16and this one is on your watch.
00:31:19I'll try this again.
00:31:21What do you want, Mr. Hamer?
00:31:22I want to help you.
00:31:24I want to help you
00:31:25out of the predicament that you're in.
00:31:26I mean, obviously,
00:31:27with Jey Uso getting hurt
00:31:29and being taken out of an ambulance,
00:31:31he will not be able
00:31:32to go into the chamber tomorrow night.
00:31:34You need someone
00:31:36in the elimination chamber.
00:31:38We, the vision,
00:31:40secure the future of WWE
00:31:42by putting inside
00:31:44the elimination chamber
00:31:47Logan Paul.
00:31:52Nick, you put me in that chamber,
00:31:54I'm going to win it.
00:31:55I am the most important person
00:31:57this company has.
00:31:58I don't care who's in there.
00:31:59One guy, two guy, three guy,
00:32:01four guy, five guy.
00:32:02I don't care, Nick.
00:32:03I'm going to win.
00:32:04I want to show you something.
00:32:05Calm down.
00:32:06If this does not commit you,
00:32:07I don't know what does.
00:32:08Look, look, look.
00:32:09Look at this.
00:32:10You're seeing that?
00:32:10You're seeing that?
00:32:11Look at that, Nick.
00:32:12Kiss it if you want.
00:32:13Kiss it if you want.
00:32:13You have my consent, Nick.
00:32:15You have my consent, Nick.
00:32:16Go ahead and kiss it.
00:32:17Thanks, but no thanks.
00:32:17Yeah, you're lost.
00:32:19Put me in the chamber, Nick.
00:32:20You know,
00:32:21I just got to say,
00:32:23it's very convenient
00:32:26that Jey Uso
00:32:28was viciously attacked
00:32:29and taken to hospital
00:32:30and then,
00:32:32moments later,
00:32:34I see your face
00:32:36and your grief.
00:32:37You trying to accuse us?
00:32:38What do you say?
00:32:38Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
00:32:41What are you saying, bro?
00:32:42What's wrong?
00:32:42Stay with your chest up.
00:32:43Stay with your chest up next time.
00:32:44We can be between the lines.
00:32:46We can be between the lines.
00:32:47I'm trying to run it like that.
00:32:48Mr. Rollins,
00:32:49we're trying to help you
00:32:51out of a tough situation.
00:32:52A ton of help.
00:32:53Logan Paul in the chamber
00:32:55checks everybody.
00:32:57Easy check.
00:32:58Well, despite the sales pitch,
00:33:00it's an interesting proposition.
00:33:03But as you know, Paul,
00:33:05there's a lot of politics at play,
00:33:07so let me make some calls.
00:33:10Some calls.
00:33:12You, uh,
00:33:14you will win the chamber,
00:33:16won't you?
00:33:18Obviously.
00:33:20I'm Logan Paul.
00:33:22The Maverick.
00:33:23The Maverick.
00:33:24The winner of the chamber.
00:33:25Yes, sir.
00:33:26After you, sir.
00:33:28Wipe your temper.
00:33:31I don't like that guy.
00:33:38Walk in like you own the air.
00:33:41Because confidence,
00:33:43that's your superpower.
00:33:45Acknowledge me.
00:33:46You don't dodge the noise.
00:33:48You flip it.
00:33:50Own it.
00:33:51Make it yours.
00:33:54Walk in loud.
00:33:55Walk out legendary.
00:33:58Legendary.
00:34:06The night before elimination chamber.
00:34:09Friday night's Smackdown here in Louisville, Kentucky.
00:34:11On a night when we will have the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship match still to come.
00:34:19Stronger Together is presented by Progressive.
00:34:22Not only does Progressive let you bundle your insurance,
00:34:25they also give you round-the-clock protection.
00:34:29Real is always on time.
00:34:36We're not planning on letting go of these bad boys anytime soon.
00:34:40There's no slowing down for the tag champs.
00:34:43We're the tag team champions for a reason.
00:34:52The powerhouse duo of the irresistible forces.
00:34:56Just know, we're coming for it all.
00:34:58Forget Rio.
00:34:59It's about the irresistible forces.
00:35:01And we're coming after those tag team titles.
00:35:07The irresistible forces sending a major message now to the women's tag champs.
00:35:17They will meet with the tag team championships on the line.
00:35:27I am here with the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions.
00:35:31Now, Rhea Io, tonight you defend those titles against Nia Jax and Lash Legend.
00:35:35And tomorrow, Rhea, you step inside one of the most brutal matches we have here in WWE Elimination Chamber.
00:35:41Do you feel as though your focus might be fractured heading into your defense tonight?
00:35:46As much as I should be focusing on Elimination Chamber, I have to take it one step at a time.
00:35:51And tonight, it's about you and I retaining our women's tag team championships.
00:35:58Then, tomorrow night, I have no doubt that we will win the Elimination Chamber
00:36:05and become the new WWE Women's Champion at WrestleMania.
00:36:12Yes, exactly.
00:36:15And we will win tonight because we're on the same page and we have each other's backs.
00:36:22Cute.
00:36:25Rhea, nobody's gonna have your back at Elimination Chamber, which should be your focus.
00:36:31So, hopefully, tonight you don't hurt yourself for tomorrow.
00:36:40Yep.
00:36:41Okay.
00:36:43Call me back anytime.
00:36:45All right.
00:36:46Excuse me.
00:36:47I have to go.
00:36:49How's he doing?
00:36:49Man, what you mean how he's doing, man?
00:36:52You seen how he got took off?
00:36:53But listen, all fingers are pointing at Drew.
00:36:56He kicked my teeth down my damn throat.
00:36:59He cost me my match.
00:37:01Hell, he's even costing Jey Uso for his spot at the Chamber.
00:37:06Man, if I...
00:37:07Man, listen.
00:37:09Nigga, you got a Drew problem, and I have a problem with Drew.
00:37:16So, the solution is...
00:37:18Check this out.
00:37:19The solution for this problem is put me in the Chamber.
00:37:23Okay?
00:37:24Man, let me just prove my...
00:37:26Man, just give me a...
00:37:26Give me a...
00:37:28No, no, no.
00:37:28If we're talking about 2026 Elimination Chamber, hell!
00:37:32Jacob Fatou should be a part of that!
00:37:36But this is a conversation.
00:37:39I'm walking in to Elimination Chamber, I'm winning,
00:37:43and I'm walking out to WrestleMania where I will solve that problem.
00:37:54I will take it under consideration.
00:37:56I promise you that.
00:37:57I have to make some calls.
00:38:00I'll take that.
00:38:06Logan Paul wants in.
00:38:08Jacob Fatou wants in.
00:38:09We'll see that the solution is.
00:38:26The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
00:38:29Introducing first, from Pryor Lake, Minnesota, Tiffany Stratton!
00:38:37Well, Tiffany Stratton is ready for it all this weekend.
00:38:41A chance to fight at WrestleMania with the title that she held so impressively, she'd be going after that.
00:38:49But before Elimination Chamber tomorrow, the way the boiling tension from earlier tonight has led us to this.
00:38:58Tiffany Stratton goes one-on-one with the Empress of Tomorrow, Asuka next!
00:39:16What's your goal?
00:39:18What's your dream?
00:39:19What do you want out of life?
00:39:22When I came into NXT, you know, I had a lot of years of experience.
00:39:27It would have been easy for me to say, I know what I'm doing.
00:39:30I don't need to relearn anything, but that would be a lie.
00:39:35NXT helped me develop Damian Priest, you know, the character, the rock star.
00:39:43WWE is not about just lock-ups in the ring.
00:39:46It's media, it's the fame, the attention.
00:39:49NXT really helped me learn that process and learn how to keep my composure.
00:39:56All you can dream of is becoming a champion.
00:40:10You carry a title on your shoulder, and you don't realize the mental weight that it brings.
00:40:16There's nothing that would have prepared me like NXT prepared me.
00:40:20The sky's the limit, and that's the biggest takeaway that I had from NXT.
00:40:27Of course, Damian Priest, one of the great success stories from NXT, and now the next generation.
00:40:31NXT Stand and Deliverance coming to the factory in St. Louis.
00:40:35It's going to be Saturday, April 4th, and tickets are on sale this Wednesday, March 4th, via Ticketmaster.
00:40:48Well, there is Tiffany Stratton, who's been on a roll lately, earned a spot at Elimination Chamber, by the team
00:40:54Lash Legend, and, well, and Chelsea Green, who's making her way over towards our announce desk.
00:41:04But beyond Chelsea Green, we've got a mega-celebrity here, Jelly Roll.
00:41:11The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, the tag team partner for Randy Irvin at SummerSlam 2025, and the cover guy.
00:41:19What's up, Jelly? How you doing, my man?
00:41:21By the way, men's health cover looks awesome.
00:41:24Looks awesome as they celebrated his 275-pound weight loss.
00:41:30Vic Hartley was all the amazing work he did in the ring.
00:41:34What's going on here, right here?
00:41:36What is going on? Stop waxing lyrical about Jelly Roll, who is great!
00:41:41We have Miss Chelsea Green with us!
00:41:43And, apparently, she's going to join us on commentary!
00:41:46It's a great day to be a fan of SmackDown, Joe Test! Do your job!
00:41:52DLX, make the pledge!
00:41:55DLX will make the pledge, I came up with that! Thank you, Chelsea!
00:41:58Done it!
00:42:03laughter
00:42:11Tiffany
00:42:12i'm smart
00:42:13i'm smart
00:42:17i'm smart
00:42:19i'm smart
00:42:19i'm smart
00:42:20i'm smart
00:42:23I'm
00:42:24I'm resting before my elimination chamber match tomorrow!
00:42:34Instead, you can face...
00:42:40Kairi Sair!
00:42:45It's not, it's not TV time!
00:42:49It's Kairi time!
00:42:52E.K., go, go, go!
00:42:56We got a bait-and-switch here.
00:42:58Brilliant!
00:42:59We got a classic bait-and-switch here by Asuka.
00:43:02Well, it's about the smartest move anyone's ever made.
00:43:04Who the hell puts themselves on for a match 24 hours ahead of the elimination chamber?
00:43:12And now, unexpectedly, Tiffany Stratton is gonna have to face Kairi Sair
00:43:16while Miss Chelsea Green watches on from ringside with us.
00:43:19Welcome to the desk, Chelsea!
00:43:21This is beautiful, being here front row to watch Tacky Time get beat up.
00:43:26Tacky Time.
00:43:27Oh, it's Tiffy Time. Tiffany Stratton comes over the top rope, now into the cover right away.
00:43:33We're gonna make short work of Kairi Sair.
00:43:35Let's not forget, of course, that the reason Miss Chelsea Green is currently in a wheelchair
00:43:39was because of a vicious attack from Tiffany Stratton.
00:43:43So I'm sure, Chelsea, you're looking to see Stratton get a beating tonight.
00:43:46Unprovoked attack. I can't wait to watch Kairi whoop the cute out of her.
00:43:50We are currently looking for an ankle donor for Miss Chelsea Green.
00:44:08What?!
00:44:09Don't separate me.
00:44:10On the payroll.
00:44:11Hey, speaking of, did you see who I appointed? The Secretary of Dark Affairs?
00:44:16Appointed?
00:44:17Yes, that's right.
00:44:18The Secretary of Dark Affairs.
00:44:19You don't, you have a staff?
00:44:20Yes.
00:44:21Undertaker.
00:44:21The Undertaker.
00:44:22No, there is no way.
00:44:24Is the number one Patriot Hutt.
00:44:26He did not accept a position as a Patriot Hutt. Tiffany Stratton in control here against
00:44:30Kairi Sain.
00:44:32This has been a hot start from Tiffany Stratton who has been all over Kairi Sain even after
00:44:37the bait and switch from Asuka.
00:44:39Oh!
00:44:39To the outside.
00:44:41Asuka drew Tiffy into this match that she herself isn't taking part in.
00:44:45And look at Chelsea's reaction.
00:44:47Oh, please.
00:44:48I had no reaction at all.
00:44:49Yes, you did.
00:44:49Nothing.
00:44:50I didn't.
00:44:50My face didn't even move.
00:44:52I got Botox, Joe.
00:44:57Oh!
00:44:58Spinning back elbow right to the temple after that distraction from Asuka.
00:45:02And that has turned things in a hurry, Joe.
00:45:04And then run right into the post.
00:45:06Come on!
00:45:07Asuka and Kairi.
00:45:11Interesting circumstances here on Friday Night SmackDown.
00:45:14The night before Elimination Chamber as Tiffany Stratton potentially putting herself
00:45:18in harm's way a little bit.
00:45:1924 hours before Elimination Chamber.
00:45:22And taking on a match against Asuka who would be in Elimination Chamber.
00:45:26But the bait and switch to Kairi Sain.
00:45:28Yes, Stratton made a deal with the devil.
00:45:30Yeah, I'll put my body on the line as long as Asuka does too.
00:45:33Well, the old switch changed the game.
00:45:35But Stratton.
00:45:36Cartwheel on the name of Slam.
00:45:39Now ratcheting through the gears and looking damn good in the process.
00:45:43And now Kairi Sain is in big trouble.
00:45:46Chelsea Green on commentary with us here for some reason.
00:45:49Flanked by Alba Fire.
00:45:53There's a word for that when you disrespect the president.
00:45:56President?
00:45:57I can't remember what it is right now, but it'll come to me and what it does.
00:46:00Rolling Centon!
00:46:02Oh!
00:46:03Oh, she was looking for the prettiest moonsault ever.
00:46:05Took a little wobble on that top row perhaps after such a beating from Kairi Sain.
00:46:10And Kairi Sain did not need a second invite to attack.
00:46:13And now tied up on the wrong side of the tracks is Tiffany Stratton.
00:46:18Kairi Sain is Tiffany Stratton in such a compromised position.
00:46:21You know what that's like, Chelsea, when you're in against Tiffany.
00:46:24No, I absolutely do not.
00:46:25I've never been in a compromised situation.
00:46:27I called a match a few weeks ago where you came out on the wrong side of it.
00:46:30Well, you must have had your silly little goggles on, Joe.
00:46:32Goggles.
00:46:33Look, glasses.
00:46:33Prescription glasses.
00:46:3450 years old.
00:46:35Well, you look silly.
00:46:37Oh!
00:46:38Double stomp!
00:46:38What an impact!
00:46:40Keep in mind what we just said.
00:46:41Remember, tomorrow's Elimination Chamber for Tiffany Stratton.
00:46:44Kairi looking for the win right here.
00:46:46And Stratton able to gun it out and get that left shoulder up.
00:46:49Well, with that double stomp from the top rope,
00:46:52it may well have eliminated the chances of Tiffany Stratton tomorrow night
00:46:56because this was a hard, hard landing on the back of the head
00:47:00for the former women's WWE champ.
00:47:03A late kick out here.
00:47:04Tiffy's still alive, but not by much.
00:47:08Haley!
00:47:09This is exactly what Asuka planned as that running elbow comes in.
00:47:14Of course, Asuka, one of the six participants tomorrow in the Women's Elimination Chamber
00:47:18as they will battle for a chance at a championship match at WrestleMania.
00:47:23Asuka must be impressed with what she's seen from Kairi so far,
00:47:26but can Kairi finish the job suddenly?
00:47:29Here we go!
00:47:29The Alabama Slam.
00:47:31Kairi Sink tried to turn it around.
00:47:33Basement drop kick.
00:47:34Tiffany looking to put it away right here.
00:47:37And this has turned into a massive scramble as both women look to close this match out.
00:47:45It is Tiffany Stratton with the upper hand.
00:47:47Distractions on either side of the ring here for Stratton.
00:47:51This is what Chelsea was just pointing out was, oh, so close.
00:47:56Oh, so close, but yet so far away from winning, Tacky Time.
00:48:02Kyrie looking to take control here out on the apron.
00:48:05Kyrie, who is certainly looking to get back in the good books of Asuka
00:48:09after that disaster in the Royal Rumble match several weeks ago.
00:48:13A goal to go over Tiffy here would help you.
00:48:15Oh, God!
00:48:15Oh, man, oh, man!
00:48:16There's a nice reversal there from Kyrie Sane who took a nasty landing in the process
00:48:21for that DDTing Tiffany Stratton right on the ring apron.
00:48:26And this could be a double counter if we're not careful.
00:48:29Well, this is exactly what we're talking about.
00:48:31I mean, you catch the edge of that ring apron, and 24 hours from now,
00:48:35you're in the most vicious, brutal structure of all, the Elimination Chamber.
00:48:40Sane up top.
00:48:42Delivering, and now looking to put it away.
00:48:49The one thing...
00:48:51What is going on?
00:48:53Why does she keep getting out?
00:48:54Kyrie Sane cannot quite believe that that didn't get the job done
00:48:57after Tiffany Stratton was majorly rocked from that DDT on the apron.
00:49:01And Tiffany Stratton has not looked the same since.
00:49:05But I think, historically, when Kyrie Sane goes up top,
00:49:08we know what is coming next.
00:49:10That insane elbow, and Tiffy's in the drop zone.
00:49:13Oh, she gets to her...
00:49:15Oh!
00:49:15Oh, my!
00:49:17Right into Alba, firing at the feet of Chelsea Green.
00:49:20Sintra Herb is down.
00:49:22Headset is off.
00:49:24You're doing everything!
00:49:26Everything!
00:49:27You're doing everything!
00:49:29You're doing everything!
00:49:31Hey, hey, hey!
00:49:34Get out of my life!
00:49:36Get out of my life!
00:49:38Oh!
00:49:41Tiffy out of the way!
00:49:43And Chelsea takes the impact.
00:49:44How much abuse can one woman take?
00:49:47Chelsea, are you okay?
00:49:49She's the one who decided to get in her face.
00:49:52And now back in the center of the ring.
00:49:57Rolling Senton in the drop zone.
00:50:01Prettiest moonsault ever, was it ever?
00:50:05One, two, three.
00:50:09Here is your winner, Tiffany Stratus.
00:50:14Well, major momentum going into tomorrow night's elimination chamber match for Tiffany Stratus.
00:50:20But big questions about the current health of Chelsea Green.
00:50:25Can we get some medical stuff out here, please?
00:50:29She's pointing to the side.
00:50:31This is how she did it.
00:50:32This is how Alba Fire got taken down.
00:50:35Secret Hermes down.
00:50:36And when they're down, close to follow is Her Majesty herself, Chelsea Green.
00:50:41And then moments later, one prettiest moonsault ever did the job.
00:50:47Victory tonight for Tiffany Stratus.
00:50:50And will that be the case tomorrow in the elimination chamber?
00:50:53As Stratus points to the WrestleMania sign.
00:50:56That's the prize on the line tomorrow night.
00:50:58We will see her in Chicago in the chamber tomorrow.
00:51:01It will be tippy time.
00:51:11Well, once again, how very convenient.
00:51:16By the way, it's a nice office you got here, Mr. Albus.
00:51:21Speaking of my office, I was looking all over for you.
00:51:24And it turns out, here you are in my office.
00:51:27Making it convenient for you.
00:51:28I appreciate that.
00:51:29But seeing as you're here, I have some news.
00:51:32I've discussed with my royal counterpart, someone you're familiar with, Mr. Adam Pearce.
00:51:39And Logan Paul will get his opportunity to compete in the elimination chamber.
00:51:46Yes!
00:51:46Right?
00:51:47Yes!
00:51:50What's the catch?
00:51:51Ah.
00:51:52Nothing gets past you, does it, Will?
00:51:54No, it doesn't.
00:51:55Complex carbohydrates.
00:51:57Ah.
00:51:58You will get your opportunity, if you're victorious, in your match, with Jacob Fatou.
00:52:10Are you out of your freaking mind, Jacob Fatou?
00:52:14No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, hold on, hold on, hold on.
00:52:20Nick, I sold the world's most valuable trading card.
00:52:23That's right.
00:52:25I married the world's most beautiful supermodel.
00:52:29I can beat WWE's most dangerous werewolf.
00:52:34I'm Logan Paul, the winner of this year's elimination chamber.
00:52:43good luck gentlemen let's go let's go let's go let's go no no no we're good yeah we go
00:53:09after everything that happened to start the night with jayuso that's where we're going to finish
00:53:33the miz who mistakenly we believe talked himself into what's about to happen he's got to go up against
00:53:39obafemi next my career has been a fight a long brutal but necessary fight i was told no more
00:54:04times than i can count every single time i prove them wrong
00:54:18what a weekend it is and of course tomorrow it is elimination chamber and let's set the schedule
00:54:29for you because things will get underway with the countdown show at 5 p.m eastern 2 pacific and you
00:54:35can see that streaming on espn unlimited then here comes the big one elimination chamber with coverage
00:54:43beginning at 7 p.m eastern again on espn unlimited domestically netflix internationally and of course
00:54:50the evening wraps up with all the analysis and interviews on the post show
00:54:55and we've got massive news to deliver now you saw what happened to jake lusso
00:55:01injured with the attack earlier tonight so now wade a bonus elimination chamber qualifying match
00:55:08here tonight in louisville yeah jacob batu takes up logan paul tonight and our main event winner goes to
00:55:18the miss has been talking himself as the clear veteran presence in the wwe locker room
00:55:25filling that void that cena left responsibility to get the next generation ready it's about to meet the
00:55:58next generation
00:56:05uh
00:56:13uh
00:56:14uh
00:56:17uh
00:56:29And here's the opponent from Lagos, Nigeria, weighing in at 310 pounds, Obafemi!
00:56:44Oh, those bounce steps, the chant of the name, and then the 310-pound silhouette of pure power.
00:56:54That's the word, silhouette. Once you see that silhouette, it's all running.
00:57:02Oba is here in Louisville.
00:57:06Unfortunately for Miz, so is he.
00:57:25Here we go. The Miz versus Obafemi.
00:57:30Oh, oh, oh!
00:57:39Look, look, look, look, look. We don't have to fight, okay?
00:57:50You get your own mic
00:57:54You like to talk
00:57:56Look, look, look, look
00:57:58We don't have to have this match
00:58:00Nobody wants this match
00:58:04This is a classic misunderstanding
00:58:08And as the locker room leader
00:58:09As the man filling the John Cena-sized hole
00:58:13In everyone's hearts
00:58:14That's on me
00:58:15But let's use this as a teaching moment
00:58:1820 years ago
00:58:20Right down the street
00:58:21From this very arena
00:58:22I was in WWE's developmental
00:58:25And when I first started in WWE
00:58:27I was bright-eyed and bushy-tailed
00:58:29Just like you
00:58:30Excuse me
00:58:31Pardon me
00:58:32I'm talking
00:58:34I'm talking to Obafemi
00:58:38I didn't make the mistake
00:58:39Of going after the locker room leaders
00:58:42Like The Undertaker
00:58:44And Triple H
00:58:45And I don't want you to do that same mistake
00:58:48Instead
00:58:49I want to be the type
00:58:51Of locker room leader
00:58:53I want to be the type of locker room leader
00:58:55To take you under my wing
00:58:57Guide you
00:58:59Obafemi
00:59:00Let me be your undertaker
00:59:08You want to be my undertaker
00:59:10Yes, I do
00:59:14There's no striking resemblance
00:59:16But you do look like a dead man to me
00:59:21Or
00:59:22Or
00:59:23Or
00:59:24We can adopt the Miz method
00:59:27Master
00:59:28Inspire
00:59:29Zone in
00:59:30Master your emotions
00:59:32So you're not going after the guy
00:59:33That's trying to mentor you
00:59:35Inspire
00:59:36On listening to a guy
00:59:38To a superstar
00:59:39That main evented Wrestlemania
00:59:41Zone in on longevity
00:59:43Don't be a flash in the pan
00:59:45Let me help you
00:59:46Inside the ring
00:59:48And outside the ring
00:59:49With all my connections
00:59:52With all my connections
00:59:54I can have
00:59:55This crowd
00:59:57And everyone around the world
00:59:59Forever
00:59:59Chanting
01:00:02Oba
01:00:04Oba
01:00:05Oba
01:00:07Oba
01:00:11Oba
01:00:12Oba
01:00:12Oba
01:00:14Oba
01:00:15Oba
01:00:16Oba
01:00:18Oba
01:00:18Well, clearly
01:00:19I don't need you
01:00:21To get them chanting my name
01:00:26But let me
01:00:27Let me humor you for one second
01:00:29Let's get a third party opinion
01:00:32Louisville
01:00:33Do I join forces
01:00:39With the Miz
01:00:45Do we become
01:00:46The Awesome Rulers
01:00:57Mike
01:00:59You're dying tonight
01:01:01Oh, I guess the Awesome Rulers concept is over
01:01:04You know what?
01:01:04You know what?
01:01:05We can use this
01:01:06As a teaching moment
01:01:07Right here, right now
01:01:08For you
01:01:09And everybody else
01:01:11I'm going to teach you
01:01:12The lesson
01:01:13On how to be
01:01:14The bigger man
01:01:15And walk away
01:01:20Oh
01:01:20Oh
01:01:20Oh, you've done it now, Miz
01:01:24Yeah, how's that zone in working out?
01:01:26Oh, that is no way to treat this generation's undertaker, The Miz
01:01:36Is not fighting for his life
01:01:38But make no mistake
01:01:40Miz has got it done in the past
01:01:42And may well pull off the all-time shot
01:01:44Oh, no, he won't
01:01:45I forgot
01:01:46I forgot to say anything
01:01:48That body shot
01:01:49And now
01:01:50Here come
01:01:51Oh, the running elbows
01:01:52Goes with 310 pounds
01:01:54Of explosive force
01:01:55Oh, Miz moves
01:01:57Nice, Miz
01:01:57Oh, skull-crushing finale
01:01:59Oh, locked up by Oma
01:02:03Oh, and a toss
01:02:10It is just so easy
01:02:13For this freak of nature
01:02:14With unlimited power
01:02:16And the fall from grace
01:02:27Here is your winner
01:02:31Obafemi
01:02:33Continuing to rule and destroy Obafemi once again
01:02:39When it looked like Miz had a slight chance
01:02:43But the pure power of Obafemi told
01:02:47Almost immediately
01:02:49And the carcass of The Miz
01:02:51Was just thrown around with abandon
01:02:53And won all from grace
01:02:55It truly was over
01:02:58He has mastered the power game
01:03:01He has inspired many
01:03:03And he just zoned in on The Miz
01:03:08Obafemi impresses again
01:03:17What's going on?
01:03:20Why aren't you when you're here, bro?
01:03:21We talked about it last week
01:03:21You're supposed to have this match tonight
01:03:24We're not going to fight tonight
01:03:27We don't
01:03:31What?
01:03:31What is it?
01:03:33Listen, I haven't been very successful against Taba last week
01:03:36Okay?
01:03:37And honestly, I haven't been very successful in the most recent times
01:03:42So I just don't deserve the shot at this point of time
01:03:45It's that simple
01:03:46But honestly, don't worry
01:03:48I will come for the US time
01:03:49And I will let you know when the time is right
01:03:52But tonight, I need you to go out
01:03:56To win
01:03:57And to show everyone
01:04:00What you're having
01:04:01No
01:04:01Okay
01:04:01No, no, no
01:04:02Screw that
01:04:03This is the second week in a row that you came to me with this pep talk
01:04:06You don't even need to be pep talking to me
01:04:07What you need to do is give yourself a pep talk
01:04:09And you remind yourself who you are
01:04:12Because opportunities like this
01:04:13Yeah, they come every week at this point
01:04:16But nothing is forever, Ilya
01:04:18And if you don't take this shot
01:04:20Somebody else will
01:04:22Get to work
01:04:23And I will
01:04:50The following contest
01:04:52Is Desiree Broy Hall
01:04:54And is a United States Championship Open Challenge match
01:05:01Introducing first
01:05:02From Boston, Massachusetts
01:05:05Weighing in at 210 pounds
01:05:08He is
01:05:09The United States Champion
01:05:14Carmelo Haynes
01:05:16Carmelo did the right thing
01:05:17Offering that
01:05:18To the Mad Dragon
01:05:19But we are back to the Open Challenge
01:05:21And who is going to grab that opportunity
01:05:25The Open Challenge
01:05:26To fight for the United States Championship
01:05:28Is coming your way
01:05:29As this match is presented
01:05:31By Arby's
01:05:33We have the meat
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01:06:15For Wrestlemania 42
01:06:22Carmelo Haynes was close to making it
01:06:24To tomorrow's elimination chamber
01:06:26It's a nothing but that
01:06:27But it wasn't a nothing but wall
01:06:30So now back to business with great pride
01:06:34With the way he defends the U.S. title
01:06:35Open Challenge now
01:06:40Always ready
01:06:42Oh, I love this for Cordona Wade
01:06:47Always ready to take a chance
01:06:50Is he ready to grab the U.S. title
01:06:56And his opponent
01:06:57From Long Island, New York
01:07:00Weighing in at 230 pounds
01:07:03Matt Cardona
01:07:08You can see how well received he's been
01:07:11Since returning to WWE
01:07:12Matt Cardona
01:07:14It's been very direct way in saying
01:07:15He came back for one thing
01:07:17And that is to compete for championships
01:07:20And he gets that chance right here
01:07:21Yeah, he told me personally
01:07:23He didn't return to WWE
01:07:25To sit on the sidelines
01:07:27Especially not in Wrestlemania season
01:07:30Well, if that is the case
01:07:31You've got to grab the ball
01:07:33And one guaranteed way to get the ball
01:07:35Is to hold gold in the run-up to Wrestlemania
01:07:39And Matt Cardona gets that chance tonight
01:07:42Dragunov's loss is Cardona's gain
01:07:45Can he execute?
01:07:47Yeah, but I give Dragunov credit for saying
01:07:49Listen, I want to feel like I've earned
01:07:51The opportunity immediately
01:07:55That was the right thing to do
01:07:57It was honorable
01:07:59No chance, Joe Tess
01:08:01That's not the way the world at the top
01:08:04In WWE works
01:08:06It's not like that at all
01:08:07When you get a chance
01:08:08Chances are fleeting in this game
01:08:10You grab it
01:08:11I don't agree with Dragunov at all
01:08:13And I'll tell you this right now
01:08:14Cardona wins the title
01:08:16What happens to Dragunov's opportunity
01:08:18Against Mello
01:08:19It goes begging for good
01:08:21And that's the point
01:08:21Dragunov would feel like he wants to work his way
01:08:24To the opportunity
01:08:25Carmelo offered it
01:08:27He took a pass
01:08:28Back to business with the open challenge
01:08:30And Matt Cardona
01:08:31Do it to any second
01:08:32You're saying that Matt Cardona doesn't deserve this opportunity there
01:08:36He's right to it
01:08:37They deserve it here if he gets that pinfall
01:08:39This match is presented by Arby's
01:08:42We have the meets
01:08:43United States Championship Open Challenge
01:08:46Carmelo Hayes
01:08:48Matt Cardona
01:08:49People can be too noble in this game
01:08:51That's my point
01:08:52Comes to cheating
01:08:54Do it
01:08:55If gold is at the end of the rainbow
01:08:57Get there by hook or by crook
01:09:00Incorrigible
01:09:01Shoulders down
01:09:03Cardona quick to his feet
01:09:06It's been a good natured start
01:09:08Between these two
01:09:09Of course they were
01:09:09Tagging a couple of weeks ago
01:09:11In that 10 man tag
01:09:12Against the MFTs
01:09:14Cardona has come to the aid of
01:09:15Mello on several occasions
01:09:17Mello getting numerous problems
01:09:18With the MFTs
01:09:19Of Lake Flint
01:09:20And Tamatonga
01:09:20Especially
01:09:21Having eyes on that
01:09:23United States Championship
01:09:24But all bets are off
01:09:25Right now
01:09:26When gold is hanging there
01:09:27Forget friendship
01:09:28Forget loyalty
01:09:30My point being
01:09:31Do whatever you can
01:09:32To grab that gold
01:09:33Big drop kick from Cardona
01:09:35You can connect the dots
01:09:36As he hooks the lake
01:09:37Looking to take the US Championship here
01:09:38You can connect the dots
01:09:39Back to Dragunov
01:09:40With that conversation too
01:09:41Remember the MFTs
01:09:42Ganged up on Dragunov
01:09:44Postmatch recently
01:09:45And Cardona
01:09:46Came down to help
01:09:47Well look
01:09:48I'll tell you this Joe Test
01:09:49The United States Champion
01:09:50Almost certainly
01:09:52Will be on the
01:09:53WrestleMania card
01:09:54In some capacity
01:09:55The person who loses
01:09:57This match
01:09:58I hope they will also
01:10:00Be on the WrestleMania card
01:10:01But there is no guarantees
01:10:02Whatsoever
01:10:03The only guarantee
01:10:04Is holding gold
01:10:05There is a WrestleMania card
01:10:07You see the athleticism
01:10:08From Melo
01:10:10As he delivers
01:10:11The big drop kick
01:10:13Looking for it again
01:10:14But Cardona
01:10:14Parries
01:10:15The feet
01:10:16Out of the way
01:10:17Isn't that the beauty
01:10:18Of this weekend though
01:10:18When you mention
01:10:19The WrestleMania card
01:10:20How much takes form
01:10:22With what happens
01:10:23In 24 hours
01:10:25In Chicago
01:10:25At Elimination Chamber
01:10:27Oh this is nice
01:10:28From Cardona
01:10:29Stepping up the aggression here
01:10:31Oh could get gold right here
01:10:32Got a brief glimpse
01:10:33Of that WrestleMania side
01:10:34If he needed extra motivation
01:10:36Now just grinding down
01:10:37Carmelo Hayes
01:10:39And Matt Cardona
01:10:40Has talked time and time again
01:10:41About the people
01:10:42Who remember his career
01:10:43The first time around
01:10:44Might be a little shocked
01:10:45At the performer
01:10:46The competitor
01:10:47He's developed into
01:10:49A little glimpse into that now
01:10:52Cardona's first attempt
01:10:54At a U.S. title
01:10:55Since 2016
01:10:57Oh
01:10:58Livering that big boot
01:10:59Right to the sternum
01:11:01Of Carmelo Hayes
01:11:02Cardona is a former
01:11:04United States champ
01:11:05Will he be a two-time champ
01:11:07Come the end
01:11:08Of this matchup
01:11:09Oh my
01:11:11Oh
01:11:12He landing there
01:11:13For Melo
01:11:14Oh
01:11:15The damage
01:11:16That he just took
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01:13:35The best dramas pull you in so deep
01:13:38You find yourself going back
01:13:40To that moment where it all began
01:13:42Because once you start
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01:14:08In comparison
01:14:09Oh no
01:14:13Hey, hey
01:14:14Made a bitch
01:14:15Hey, who's going down
01:14:16We're your city
01:14:17Yeah
01:14:17Deeds
01:14:18You're all cricket
01:14:19Unlike other value meals
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01:14:22Meat and three bucks
01:14:22Has three sides
01:14:23Not just one
01:14:24It's more meal for your money
01:14:26Seriously
01:14:26It's more meal for your money
01:14:29Where'd that come from?
01:14:31Arby's
01:14:31We have the meat
01:14:36Matt Cardona
01:14:37Taking advantage
01:14:38Of the open challenge
01:14:39Coming out
01:14:40To face the United States
01:14:42Champion
01:14:42Carmelo Hayes
01:14:44And Cardona
01:14:44Could be closing in
01:14:45On something special here
01:14:47On Friday night
01:14:48Smackdown
01:14:48He delivers the massive boot
01:14:51To the head of Hayes
01:14:53That was aimed at the back
01:14:54Of the head
01:14:54You often see it
01:14:55Aimed at the jaw
01:14:56That was aimed at the back
01:14:57Of the head of Hayes
01:14:58No way of protecting yourself there
01:15:00Hayes in a complete mess here
01:15:02Oh, couldn't we have a title
01:15:03Change right here
01:15:05And I like the way
01:15:07That Matt Cardona
01:15:09Is just dropping
01:15:10The hammer at this point
01:15:12Giving no respite
01:15:13Whatsoever
01:15:14To Carmelo Hayes
01:15:15This is that added layer
01:15:16Of grit
01:15:17And intensity
01:15:18That Cardona
01:15:20Has developed
01:15:20Over the past
01:15:21Several years
01:15:22And now bringing it here
01:15:23To Smackdown
01:15:25As he moves
01:15:26Closer and closer
01:15:27To grabbing gold
01:15:28From Carmelo Hayes
01:15:29Yeah, the sixth defense
01:15:30Of the United States
01:15:31Championship
01:15:32For Carmelo Hayes
01:15:33Is not going quite
01:15:34As planned
01:15:35As Cardona
01:15:36Continues with
01:15:37The offensive assault
01:15:38Joe, you tell me
01:15:39The last four minutes
01:15:40Has Carmelo Hayes
01:15:41Got a single shot
01:15:43At Matt Cardona
01:15:44I can't think of one
01:15:45It has been completely
01:15:46One-sided
01:15:47To this point
01:15:48In the recent parts
01:15:50Of this match
01:15:50Testing the resilience
01:15:52And we know it is
01:15:53Deep resilience
01:15:53For Carmelo Hayes
01:15:54And finally a swing
01:15:55But a miss
01:15:56Again for Carmelo Hayes
01:15:57And there
01:15:59Eventually getting one shot
01:16:01Can he follow it up
01:16:02Yes
01:16:02Oh, the springboard
01:16:03Leg drop
01:16:04But you can see
01:16:05How much pain
01:16:06And how much damage
01:16:08Carmelo Hayes
01:16:09Himself has taken
01:16:10Yeah, make no mistake
01:16:12Whatsoever
01:16:12That was a couple
01:16:13Of shots in a row
01:16:14And as sweet
01:16:15As they were
01:16:16For Carmelo Hayes
01:16:18Following it up
01:16:19Is incredibly difficult
01:16:20Given the sustained abuse
01:16:22Carmelo Hayes' body
01:16:24Has absorbed
01:16:25Over the past
01:16:26Five or so minutes
01:16:27Of Wales
01:16:27Oh, Kipop
01:16:28Looking for a rally here
01:16:29On feasible abilities
01:16:32Of Carmelo Hayes
01:16:34Seems favoring that hand
01:16:35But yet
01:16:36Trying to put forth
01:16:37The offensive assault
01:16:38With the striking efforts
01:16:40Every so often
01:16:40Though he's ripping
01:16:41That right forearm
01:16:44Oh, man
01:16:45The springboard
01:16:46This is where you've just
01:16:48Got to grit your teeth
01:16:49If you can't
01:16:50Carmelo Hayes
01:16:50Everything is going to hurt you
01:16:52As much as it hurts
01:16:53Your opponent
01:16:54But don't forget
01:16:55What it's about
01:16:56It's about the retention
01:16:57Of goal
01:16:58Cardona
01:16:59Able to deny that
01:17:00And then deliver
01:17:01The big boot
01:17:02Of his own
01:17:03The mystica
01:17:04From Hayes
01:17:06To defend right here
01:17:08I mean, even on your best day
01:17:12Fresh as a daisy
01:17:13Most of the locker room
01:17:15Couldn't even dream
01:17:16Of pulling this move off
01:17:19But expertly delivering it
01:17:21Bouncing up in agony
01:17:23And almost getting the dub
01:17:25Carmelo Hayes
01:17:26Continues to astound
01:17:28See the U.S. championship
01:17:30Nearby
01:17:31Looking for first 48
01:17:32Instead
01:17:33Cardona
01:17:33Looking to counter here
01:17:35And reverse
01:17:35And deliver his own damage
01:17:37Hayes out of the way
01:17:38For a moment
01:17:40Question is
01:17:41Hayes just a beat
01:17:41Slower than normal here
01:17:43Right back to it
01:17:44Is Cardona
01:17:45This could be it
01:17:46Right here
01:17:48High, tight
01:17:50Stagged
01:17:50After that double
01:17:51Underhunt
01:17:52Powerbomb
01:17:54Again, more moves
01:17:55In the repertoire
01:17:56Of Matt Cardona
01:17:57That many viewers
01:17:58May not yet be familiar with
01:18:01Cardona now
01:18:02Whirling through the gears
01:18:03What else do you have?
01:18:07What is going to put this to back?
01:18:10That will not do it
01:18:15A lot of white there
01:18:16Of Matt Cardona
01:18:17That is one big individual
01:18:19And the
01:18:20Beating up frame
01:18:21Of Carmelo Hayes
01:18:22Just about got him over
01:18:24On that back body drop
01:18:25But can he
01:18:26Finally hit the kill shot
01:18:29Big forearm delivered
01:18:31And the back slap
01:18:32As Cardona goes up
01:18:33To meet
01:18:34Carmelo Hayes
01:18:39Look at how far
01:18:40He sent him
01:18:41Across the ring
01:18:42Just launched
01:18:43With that
01:18:44Hurricane Rana
01:18:46Went for that
01:18:47Rough Rider
01:18:47Rolls him up here
01:18:51Rough Rider
01:18:51Could have put him in
01:18:52Crime position
01:18:53But instead
01:18:53It's Hayes
01:18:54Who can retain right here
01:18:56Hayes just collapsing
01:18:57On the pin
01:18:58They can barely stand up
01:18:59At this point
01:19:00It's one thing
01:19:01To duck the offense
01:19:03Of Cardona
01:19:03It's something else
01:19:04Entirely
01:19:05Then follow that up
01:19:06With offense
01:19:07Of your own
01:19:08Hayes managed it
01:19:11Not good enough
01:19:11To finish the job
01:19:12But right now
01:19:13In the drop zone
01:19:14Is Matt Cardona
01:19:15Not where you want
01:19:16To be
01:19:17But Melo's just
01:19:17Two feet up
01:19:18Too slow
01:19:19To get up there
01:19:20Or is he
01:19:21He's been so drained
01:19:22Could not connect there
01:19:24And a big spinning forearm
01:19:27Off Rider delivered
01:19:29Cardona could be
01:19:30The new US champ
01:19:33And how did Hayes
01:19:35Find that in him
01:19:36Well Matt Cardona
01:19:38Cannot believe it
01:19:39Go back to every championship
01:19:40He previously won
01:19:42In WWE
01:19:43That was the move
01:19:45That did it
01:19:46But it wasn't enough
01:19:47Tonight
01:19:47Not to beat
01:19:48Carmelo Hayes
01:19:50Not to grab
01:19:51The United States Championship
01:19:52And
01:19:53Well that's going
01:19:54From them
01:19:54Pretty out
01:19:55Oh could be
01:19:56Quick here
01:19:56Right back
01:19:57Shoulders down
01:19:59Back and forth
01:19:59They go
01:20:01First
01:20:0148
01:20:03He hit it
01:20:04Perfectly
01:20:07Case closed
01:20:09Here's your winner
01:20:10And still
01:20:12United States
01:20:14Champion
01:20:14Carmelo Hayes
01:20:18While Carmelo Hayes
01:20:20Was losing
01:20:21For about 90%
01:20:23Of that matchup
01:20:24But won
01:20:25First
01:20:2548
01:20:26Quick as a flash
01:20:28Was all it took
01:20:29To put down
01:20:30Cardona in the end
01:20:31Retain the gold
01:20:33And perhaps
01:20:34Respect
01:20:34Back
01:20:35For these two friends
01:20:37What an outstanding matchup
01:20:39But Hayes
01:20:39Gets the jump
01:20:40Once again
01:20:41Great respect
01:20:42Between these two
01:20:44Matt Cardona
01:20:45Gave Carmelo Hayes
01:20:47Everything he could handle
01:20:48But still
01:20:49U.S.
01:20:49Champ is Hayes
01:20:55The world will find out
01:20:57What's in the box
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01:21:03I know y'all wondering
01:21:04What's in the crate
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