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00:00Drew and Jacob again everywhere.
00:03It's a smackdown fire between them that cannot be contained tonight.
00:10The following contest is scheduled for one call and is for the United States Championship.
00:18Introducing first the challenger from Moscow, Russia, laying in at 210 pounds,
00:29the Mad Dragon feels he's finally ready for the rematch he deserves.
00:34U.S. Championship match against Carmelo next.
00:46Hey, how about the breaking news today that started making buzz throughout the sports world?
00:53Well, that Dennis Rodman is going to be in the WWE Hall of Fame.
00:58The NBA legend will be part of the class of 2026.
01:03The five-time NBA champion joins this high-profile class of inductees.
01:09The Bulls saying way to go to their former star player.
01:14And, of course, Las Vegas will be the host.
01:17Everybody was getting that Taker tap when Taker taps you on the shoulder.
01:20The great Steph McMahon will be part of the class.
01:23A.J. Styles Demolition.
01:24The induction ceremony will be at Dolby Live Park Friday, April 17th.
01:29And tickets are now available at Ticketmaster.
01:57And his opponent from Boston, Massachusetts.
02:12And he has dealt with the parade of the Open Challenge with a plump.
02:18Dragunov and Hayes, they just get it, Wade.
02:20They've been doing it the right way.
02:22Yeah, and this is almost an easier one for Carl Mello Hayes.
02:27And I say that with Iliad Dragold, one of the most devastating competitors we've ever seen here on SmackDown.
02:34But Mello actually knows who he's facing.
02:37He's faced him before and has strategies in his head to defend against his offense
02:41rather than random superstars from the world.
02:45Triple A, Raw, SmackDown, NXT turning up and Mello having to quickly formulate a play.
02:50But they have been all-time classics when they've gotten together,
02:54like what we saw the day after Christmas when Hayes defeated the Mad Dragon.
02:59I mean, that was an instant classic when Carmelo won the title.
03:02Yeah, no doubt about it.
03:03And these two have kind of been married to each other as opponents for the past four years.
03:07They've been competing all the way back in NXT for the NXT Championship.
03:10And that has simply continued here on SmackDown.
03:14And they certainly bring the best out of one another.
03:17Well, doesn't that just sum up Iliad Dragold off what we just saw?
03:20Slapping himself in the face.
03:22Driving Hayes to the far corner.
03:24And putting on an attack of chops and headbutts.
03:28The Mad Dragon truly is unleashed tonight.
03:31This is a Mad Dragon, Dragunov, who has refused his opportunity at rematches several times against Carmelo Hayes.
03:39I think the explanation is that Iliad has been at war with himself in his own mind,
03:45constantly in turmoil, but now realizes to be the man he wants to be.
03:49He has to take the shot.
03:51And shot being taken at Carmelo Hayes.
03:54A lot of self-reflection with Dragunov and his life's journey and everything he has seen in life
04:01and those he appreciates, especially his mother.
04:03Oh, the Constantine special!
04:06Oh, the torque of the Constantine special!
04:31You know, we sit here calling the action the United States Championship between Carmelo Hayes and Dragunov.
04:37And you start getting into the match call as he's looking at Regain Gold right here.
04:41And then you say to yourself, yeah, what else did you expect?
04:45You know what? It has been a highly respectful rivalry between these two.
04:51But what I like about it, they are hitting every shot with a little extra stank.
04:56And believe it or not, that's respectful too, because you know the caliber of opponent you're in there with.
05:02And you know, for a fact, if I'm going to beat this guy, if I'm going to leave as the
05:06United States Champion,
05:08I have to give this guy everything I've got, even if I like the guy.
05:21Just the look of shock in the eyes of Carmelo Hayes as what he's up against tonight.
05:29Yanilia Dragunov, who is giving you everything he's got.
05:32And finally, maybe a little breathing room for Carmelo Hayes.
05:36And breathing is exactly what that man needs to do right now.
05:39Yeah, the kick giving him just a little bit of separation and gather himself.
05:42Still down on one knee.
05:44Sold out here at the Lenovo Center.
05:46Home to the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes.
05:48And this sellout crowd, let's go Melo.
05:52Trying to rally support for the U.S. Champion.
05:56Pretty much a 50-50 split in the fan base here.
05:59They're like both superstars equally.
06:02And especially that roar we heard when Dragunov hit that Konstantin special a little earlier.
06:08Snaps Suplex.
06:09And right into that Lenovo Press cover.
06:11Getting that left shoulder up is Hayes.
06:13And that is one thing historically in this game that has always resonated with the fan base.
06:18Any superstar who is willing to throw down a drop of a hat.
06:23Or both of these superstars exemplify that.
06:26Do they ever.
06:27Dragunov slams down Hayes and goes up top to the second rope.
06:33That knee just landing across the sternum.
06:47Both superstars seemingly slowing down somewhat now.
06:50Now the toll has been taken on both of their bodies and lungs burning already.
06:58And surprisingly getting dropped.
07:00A little easier at this point is Karl Melo.
07:03Hayes now.
07:04Huge shot to the back of the head too.
07:06Did you see that head snap on Hayes?
07:08Maybe the gloves are really starting to come off in this one.
07:10Seems that way, doesn't it?
07:19Look at him in position and stretch him out.
07:21But Hayes is trying to lock up that arm.
07:32John Wade with you in this great scene here in Raleigh, North Carolina.
07:35Sold out Lenovo Center.
07:37You're watching the United States Championship match.
07:39Carmelo Hayes and Ilya Dragunov.
07:41And a few weeks ago, Wade, Ilya Dragunov was offered this rematch to go after the title that he once
07:47had.
07:47He didn't accept it.
07:48He said, I want to earn it, deserve it.
07:50I want to become the warrior again.
07:53This version of Dragunov appears to be the warrior again.
07:56Well, Melo is a proud champion.
07:58Wanted to have this rematch with the former champion.
08:02The man he beat for the gold.
08:03However, Melo might be regretting that now.
08:06Because something has awoken inside of Ilya Dragunov.
08:10And this is the absolute best in-ring version of him that you will ever see.
08:15Trying to regain that U.S. title right here.
08:17And that right shoulder gets up from Hayes.
08:20Carmelo Hayes is starting to look spent right now.
08:23But if he just gets a glimpse of that championship, it might give him a little more fuel to try
08:29and get back into this one.
08:30There it is ringside.
08:31The U.S. Championship for Carmelo Hayes.
08:33This is the eighth defense of that championship.
08:3791 days he has held.
08:39And, of course, Ilya Dragunov really set the tone.
08:42He had seven successful defenses in only 63 days.
08:53Just when there was a moment of hope for Carmelo Hayes to fight his way back.
08:57Dragunov answers.
08:58And now up on the shoulders.
08:59And Dragunov fights his way out of position.
09:02Well, Dragunov is giving Melo absolutely nothing in this one.
09:06But Melo is now starting to take things for himself.
09:10Dirty Diana and into the cover.
09:14And catching Ilya Dragunov by surprise there.
09:18Finally, a flurry from Carmelo Hayes.
09:21And you sense something just changed.
09:26Hayes.
09:28Oh, what a big uppercut and a chomp.
09:30And now he looks to regain momentum here.
09:33Well, this is where Melo really has to be innovative and resourceful.
09:36Because plan A certainly was not working for the United States champion.
09:41Plenty more plans where that came from.
09:44In history.
09:45Oh, God.
09:46Oh, God.
09:46Nasty landing, though, for Melo.
09:49Took all of that on the top of the head.
09:51Did Ilya Dragunov.
09:52But ribs first into the desk.
09:54Now blocking out the pain is Carmelo Hayes.
09:57And that is considerable pain.
09:59Believe me.
10:02Melo perhaps looking to put this one to bed while he still can.
10:05Up top and a big splash.
10:08And you can see how effective he is.
10:11Yeah, that was about as terrible a pin as you can ever pull off.
10:14But it was a pin nonetheless.
10:16His one.
10:17Oh, man.
10:18Into the corner of that steel desk.
10:21And then landing once again.
10:23But his body on the line to try and win.
10:25A pin in any way you can at this point.
10:29But Dragunov just about kicking out.
10:31A hook leg there might have done it.
10:32That impact on the side of the desk.
10:36The risk-reward by Carmelo Hayes.
10:39And it was risky.
10:40And he felt it.
10:42Yeah, and those ribs just took the sting out of that attack from Carmelo Hayes.
10:47And Dragunov did not need a second invite.
10:50But now with a major spring in his step is the challenger.
10:55Dragunov with the senton flying high.
10:59He was that close to getting the U.S. championship back.
11:04Two absolute fanatics in that ring.
11:07Putting their body on the line as reckless as they come.
11:12That is how important victory and gold is to these two men.
11:16Oh, God.
11:18Oh, man.
11:19Oh, man.
11:20With the first 48 midair.
11:23And then look at this.
11:26Joe.
11:26Foot on the road.
11:28Oh, God.
11:51The crowd could not appreciate the efforts of Hayes and Dragunov more.
11:58As they battle for the U.S. championship here in Raleigh, North Carolina.
12:05Wow.
12:06What a sequence.
12:07A coast-to-coast attempt from Ilya Dragunov.
12:11Counted with the first 48 midair.
12:14Counted again by an H-bomb.
12:16And a foot on the road from Carmelo Hayes.
12:19That should have been over four times in a row in the blink of an eye.
12:23But still, it goes on.
12:25And what a banger we're getting tonight in Raleigh.
12:27Bringing the best out of each other.
12:30This is what happened moments ago.
12:32It was like coast-to-coast attempt.
12:34Counted.
12:34First 48.
12:35He's outright.
12:36No, he's not.
12:37H-bomb to the jaw.
12:39Pin.
12:39One, two, three.
12:40New jump.
12:41Oh, foot on the road by Carmelo Hayes.
12:44How he was able to control himself for just that moment to land the H-bomb is remarkable.
12:51Absolutely astounding performance from two men.
12:54And I hate one thing here.
12:55One of these guys is going to have to lose tonight.
12:58And that feels like a crime after the performance they both have put in.
13:04Try harder.
13:06Try harder.
13:08Ilya Dragunov just wanting more from his opponent here.
13:12Try harder.
13:14Any sane human being would just want their opponent to give up.
13:19Don't prolong this fight, this agony anymore.
13:22But Ilya Dragunov is just built differently.
13:40Once again, those ribs of Carmelo Hayes being attacked with that bear hug.
13:44So difficult to break his way out.
13:47But got a little breathing room.
13:48But a step ahead again is the challenger.
13:51Sherman in the bridging.
13:55And I don't know if Ilya Dragunov has ever come across the word fatigue.
14:02Because he simply just keeps ticking.
14:05What an absolute dynamo this man must have somewhere inside his body.
14:09He is the ultimate high-motor guy.
14:13Just as he was making that gesture for the championship, he eats that boot.
14:20Well, Malo's trying everything he can.
14:22But everything he's throwing is just bouncing off Ilya Dragunov.
14:27Who is like a man possessed in that ring this evening.
14:34Massive chop.
14:35Could hear it across most of Central North Carolina.
14:38Oh, the springboard clothesline.
14:42Like a puma leaping off the ropes.
14:50This has been a thriller.
14:53The United States Championship.
14:54Carmelo Hayes defending against the former champion Ilya Dragunov.
14:58I mean, the sequence we saw moments ago with the mid-air first 48 countered by the H-bomb.
15:02Only to have the foot on the rope by Carmelo Hayes.
15:05Back and forth they go.
15:06He was looking for that DDT onto the apron.
15:10But instead, Dragunov with a counterattack.
15:13There are two men putting in an A-plus performance tonight.
15:16The third thing is done.
15:18Death Valley driver right onto the ring apron.
15:22No give.
15:23For one of these men, an A-plus performance is going to lead to a loss.
15:29Look at the face of Dragunov.
15:32You know, he draws upon all the inspiration from his mother who courageously moved with him as a young boy.
15:38Couldn't speak the language in a foreign country.
15:40Found a way to survive.
15:41Dragunov always inspired and motivated.
15:43And he has rekindled the spirit and the fire to be the warrior inside of him for this rematch.
15:48There's a freakish level of focus here from Ilya Dragunov, who has not relented since the opening bout.
15:55Carmelo Hayes is living dangerously here.
15:57Look at this scene here in Raleigh.
16:00Oh!
16:03Melo!
16:04What a reversal!
16:06Incredible counter to retain!
16:10And the Mad Dragon something deep down inside of him.
16:15There's no quit.
16:16Well, what a reversal.
16:17Superplex attempt turned into a mid-air cutter by Carmelo Hayes.
16:22And this is a heavily hurt Carmelo Hayes.
16:25His ribs may be busted from earlier in the match.
16:29I'm still struggling to pull off a basic pin because his body is in so much agony.
16:35Just off to the side is that title.
16:37The United States Championship.
16:40Hayes and Dragunov.
16:41The ribs on Hayes greatly affected when he was flying out of the ring and caught the corner of our
16:47announce desk.
16:57The Mad Dragon wants the best version of Hayes and he's getting it.
17:02Oh!
17:03God, they're getting the best version of each other.
17:07They're hitting each other so hard that they're generating momentum off the far ropes.
17:13Both refusing to drop because if you drop, you might not be getting back up in this world.
17:19What a level change there to go down to the knees.
17:22How about Melo?
17:26And then a big, monstrous boot.
17:31Dragunov.
17:32I just knew that wasn't going to be enough, but maybe this will do it.
17:35Type in.
17:36Stacking him.
17:37Oh!
17:38How does Hayes find a way time and again?
17:41And how do you write either Manov after performances like this?
17:45And again, attack on the ribs.
17:47Could be right here.
17:49Again, Carmelo stays alive.
17:52Carmelo, Hayes, clinging on.
17:55That is true championship drive right there from Carmelo.
17:58But it might be from nothing here.
18:00Incoming.
18:02The Mad Dragon has set his sight.
18:06Oh!
18:07First 48 midair.
18:10Melo to the chain.
18:12No!
18:13No!
18:15Oh, God.
18:16An attempt at Torpedo Moscow would have been the death knell for Carmelo Hayes' championship reign.
18:25First 48.
18:26A late, late kick out.
18:28And Melo sends his victory here.
18:31Going up tall.
18:32He may want nothing but net right here.
18:35Able to get out of the way is Dragunov.
18:36There it is!
18:39Torpedo Moscow!
18:42A doubling down on it!
18:44He's going for the powerbomb.
18:45He knows he needs something extra to put him away.
18:47Sunset flip!
18:49Sunset flip!
18:52Here is your winner and still United States Champion,
19:00Carmelo Hayes!
19:02Case closed.
19:04He retains.
19:05They need to go and make a second United States Championship
19:10because Ilya Dragunov absolutely deserved that title tonight.
19:16But so did Carmelo Hayes.
19:19That was 10s all-around bravo both men.
19:23Wow!
19:25That was awesome.
19:27Just awesome.
19:30Hayes and Dragunov cannot get enough of these two.
19:35This ain't no hatin', I'm the best kid.
19:37You weren't just shy, but I guess you were the next kid.
19:40I like him.
19:41You don't like him?
19:41I kind of like him, but I don't.
19:43He's weird.
19:43He called me out on himself.
19:44But anyways, congratulations, boy.
19:45Y'all, the tag team champs.
19:47Appreciate that.
19:48Hey, man, hit us up later.
19:50We're going to go out and have a few take-it-easies.
19:52Come chill.
19:52See y'all later, man.
20:07I'm so sorry for last week, man.
20:11Please forgive me.
20:12Now, listen.
20:13Don't worry about me, brother.
20:15But can I be honest?
20:17I'm worried about you, man.
20:19I know what it's like to be the bad guy, man.
20:22Just listen to me.
20:23I know what it's like to be judged for the worst version of ourselves.
20:26I know what it's like to be judged for the worst decision I've ever made.
20:29You know what that feels like, too, so I'm not here to judge you.
20:32I'm just wondering if you still remember how much you mean around this place.
20:36Every single week in these hallways, I see it in their eyes.
20:39You light this place up, and this is the same hallways they used to be afraid of.
20:44But you did the work to change that.
20:46You became a better person.
20:48You became a better man.
20:50And I just don't understand why you're fighting so hard to go back to being a version of yourself you've
20:54already beat.
20:56Don't let that monster in.
20:58I don't even think I know this version of you, man.
21:01I know a whole different version of you, dude.
21:04I know a dude that's full of love.
21:05I know a great human.
21:07I know a dude that changed this business by himself.
21:10And I'm not talking about the wrestler.
21:12I'm talking about the husband.
21:14I'm talking about the father.
21:16And I'm talking about the man.
21:17You're a beautiful soul, Randy.
21:19That's the man I know.
21:21That's the man that had my back at SummerSlam.
21:23That dude that did that thing to Cody last week.
21:25I don't know that guy, Randy.
21:28I don't know if it's the voices in your head.
21:30I don't know if it's somebody in your ear.
21:32But I know the real Randy.
21:34And the real Randy knows money comes and goes.
21:37Titles come and go.
21:39The family, the friends, and those that'll ride with you.
21:43And that's forever.
21:44Life's not about what you do.
21:46It's who you do it with.
21:48And I love you, bro.
21:50I remember.
21:50Jolly, what am I supposed to do?
21:52Like with Cardona earlier.
21:54Like, I know I was out of line.
21:55But how do I fix that?
21:56How do I even begin?
21:58That's step one, baby.
21:59That's where we start.
22:00We'll start there.
22:01We can deal with the Cody thing later, man.
22:02We've all known Cardona forever, man.
22:04It's going to be hard.
22:06Go find Cardona and do the right thing.
22:07We'll start there.
22:11All right.
22:12All right.
22:14I hear you.
22:15I love you, man.
22:16I know you do, man.
22:17I'll love you right back.
22:21Thank you, Joe.
22:35Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome, Ted Wilson!
22:41Well, here you go, Wade.
22:43More condemnation, admonishing, and aiming that BB gun of toxic target practice.
22:51Kitt calling out Jelly Roll next.
23:08You got something to say, Paul?
23:10I see you got a microphone in your hand there.
23:12F-A-F-F-Y!
23:28Seth is now surrounded by these hooded men, acting as a shield.
23:33Lesnar licking his chops.
23:39Chuck Lesnar just wiping people out!
23:43Good God!
23:45Body speed thrown everywhere by Lesnar!
24:09Oh, my God, he's here!
24:11Look at you!
24:21Oh, my God, I'm here!
24:22Oh, my God, I'm here!
24:25Oh, my God, I'm here!
24:27Oh, my God, I'm here!
24:28Oh, my God, I'm here!
24:28Oh, my God, I'm here!
24:29Oh, my God, I'm here!
24:29Oh, my God, I'm here!
24:29Oh, my God, I'm here!
24:29Oh, my God, I'm here!
24:29Oh, my God, I'm here!
24:30Oh, my God, I'm here!
24:37Oh, my God, I'm here!
24:39Oh, my God, I'm here!
25:04as if that fall from grace wasn't enough that scene of oba with his foot on brock lesnar's
25:11guest that's a critical juncture moment in the sport that we could be talking about for years
25:17and years and there it is to see those two titans those two names listed for wrestlemania it is
25:26coming our way and wade the tail of the tape does it get better than those numbers oh god two
25:34of the
25:34biggest behemoth powerhouses we have ever seen in this industry one with 20 plus years at the top
25:43in the fight game under his belt what relatively fresh is the future now can over febby beat
25:52brock lesnar we will find out at wrestlemania in las vegas yeah you're reading that correct when
25:58you see 56 inch chest on lesnar bones for the crows by nickelback is the official theme song of
26:05wrestlemania 42 available now wherever music is sold for a stream bones for the crows nickelback
26:17hit wilson jelly roll jelly roll you crossed the line last week you started this fight so
26:28tonight i finish it because where i come from if you cause a problem we settle it like men
26:38so get your ass out here
26:45you know i gotta come and get it who's your baby who's your baby who's your buddy
26:53oh he's best striving to get there too way walking with a purpose let's not forget jelly roll for a
27:01huge haymaker at kit wilson last week a haymaker that missed and caught the miss right on the jaw and
27:09well and kit wilson wants no part of that despite calling out jelly roll and jelly roll is here to
27:17fire
27:19come on i tell you what kit wilson if this is what you wanted this is what you got i
27:25don't know what
27:26you thought you were gonna get when you called me out boy but we finna fight right here in raleigh
27:31north
27:31carolina so i better get a referee and let that down bill oh he wants this right now oh i
27:38hope we get it
27:39whoa whoa whoa whoa jelly once again the bravado the ego is maybe two steps ahead of the brain
27:47i said we settle this like civilized gentlemen
27:52i don't fight with my fists i fight with my words
28:11do what did i hear you right did you call me this is getting weird man did you bring me
28:19all the way
28:19to raleigh to have a rap battle with you
28:24i mean hold on hold on hold don't get me wrong i think you're a decent dancer but you ain't
28:30no rapper
28:32jelly don't you dare compare me to a rapper i am so much better than them and so much better
28:42than
28:43you no no rap battle tonight tonight we have slam poetry
29:11jelly you can talk all you want but you've got no class just a couple of ugly face tattoos and
29:20a
29:20criminal past
29:25hey hey but well done on losing that weight and looking so damn thin all i see is a melted
29:34blob of skin
29:42you're fat phobic you're toxic i might even call you a jerk but hey at least we got proof
29:51oh zempic does work
29:57i got more i got more
30:02jelly you try to inspire but to me it's a little bit silly
30:07hey congrats on losing 300 pounds maybe now you can see your little willy
30:27that was pretty good that was pretty good i didn't i didn't bring a little book or nothing
30:34but uh i might have a little something for you
30:40oh mr kid wilson came in and tried to destroy me but i don't have to see my willy your
30:47mother sees it for me
30:48oh
31:02you talk about ozipic that's really original y'all hey jelly's really fat your mother could have told you that
31:10i put my belly on her back
31:12oh god this is disgusting
31:15i'm offended
31:24that's down right there
31:29oh this clocked him a cheap shot from behind
31:34oh god kit wilson just unloading
31:36oh jelly roll and kit wilson has snapped
31:40he wanted the poetry slam he couldn't handle it
31:43oh
31:48just laying out jelly roll after that big splash and now going up top to the top rope
31:53kit wilson
31:58oh
31:59that flying corkscrew elbow
32:03landed in absolute beauty
32:06words worth with a pen
32:09and even more dangerous with his fists
32:13toxicity be gone
32:20oh
32:21but i picked you in now
32:23you do not have to keep reminding me
32:25okay i am aware of the outcome of that match
32:29you didn't get the job done
32:31now
32:32tiffany thinks
32:33she can disrespect me
32:35so next week
32:36i'll put her
32:37in her place
32:39i don't know how many times i have to tell you that i'm sorry
32:41uh oh
32:43trouble in paradise ladies
32:44well
32:45you know how the old saying goes
32:47yes
32:50the enemy of my enemy is my friend
32:55tiffany
32:55let's all work together
32:57and we can go
32:58i don't need any help from you
33:03okay that was rude
33:04i'm very generous
33:05the best respect
33:06treasonous
33:07really
33:07oh
33:08oh i like that
33:12irresistible forces women's tag team championship match
33:15next
33:19monday
33:20expect
33:21the unexpected
33:22oh my shot Brock
33:25holy
33:26that's the road to wrestlemania
33:28You, that title on your waist, it's an embarrassment.
33:33At the end of the day, you're old.
33:36It gets personal.
33:38Brock Lesnar, CM Punk, and Roman Reigns, live from Boston.
33:44Raw, Monday, 8 Eastern, 5 Pacific, only on Netflix.
34:28Raw, Monday, 8 Eastern, 5 Pacific, only on Netflix.
34:28We're going to be rolling Kit Wilson next week.
34:31Meanwhile, right now, we have the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions in the ring.
34:38Nia and Lash, the irresistible forces.
34:41They are...
35:09They are WWE Hall of Famers, Nikki and Bree, the Bella Twins!
35:21I'm feeling a little magic, Joe, a little twin magic.
35:25Yep, the Hall of Famers have gotten their way right into the mix, and a title shot is in front
35:32of them now.
35:33Now, incredibly, given how long this tag team has been together, how they are the legendary OG women's tag team
35:41of the modern era,
35:42this is their first ever opportunity at tag gold here in WWE.
35:49Why?
35:50Because those shiny championships were not around the back on the Bella's original run.
35:56Well, now it's time to make up for some lost time.
35:58Yep, that's right.
35:59And that's unique to this matchup here, that the Bella Twins haven't competed together since 2018, trying to get off
36:06to a fast start here.
36:08And these championships, the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, created in 2019.
36:13So that's unique to their Hall of Fame resume, to be absent something like that.
36:19But here's the opportunity right here in North Carolina.
36:21Yeah, so this is another defense of the gold, same as last week, for the Irresistible Forces.
36:25They defended against Flair and Bliss, and the Bellas were ringside now.
36:29The Bellas got drawn into the action, causing a disqualification.
36:34They're effectively costing Flair and Bliss their opportunity, which I'm sure did not sit well with competitors like Flair and
36:42Bliss.
36:42They were actually invited to come down and watch this firsthand by the Bellas.
36:46However, they don't as yet seem to have taken them up on it.
36:49Here comes Brie.
36:53Driving in to the back of Nia Jax.
36:56Yeah, it was interesting last week when you had Charlotte and Alexis seemingly potentially closing in on the championship against
37:02the Irresistible Forces
37:04when things went south with the Bellas entering the fray.
37:08And then, in the end, Nia Jax hitting that leg drop on Nikki Bella.
37:11Such a competitive division there.
37:13Just shows it's been years and years since the Bellas last tagged up, even.
37:17Probably seven or eight years.
37:20And Brie Bella especially, that's the one in the long pants for those who aren't quite sure, understandably.
37:26Brie Bella only competed at the Royal Rumble.
37:31And then this is effectively her first match back.
37:34And it is a championship match.
37:36And wait a second.
37:38We were just mentioning Charlotte Flair.
37:42Making a grand entrance to former tag champs.
37:46Oh, what a distraction.
37:48That was from the Bellas.
37:50And Lash Legend takes advantage as Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair make their way towards the ring.
38:16WWE Women's Tag Team Championship.
38:19And the roar you hear from this sold-out crowd is because of the arrival of Charlotte Flair and Alexa
38:25Bliss.
38:26Welcome aboard, ladies.
38:28Plenty of world championships between these two.
38:31And they've also had some tag championships, too.
38:34And now taking a close eye.
38:35And what an entrance.
38:37Major distraction.
38:38And it may have cost the Bellas here because they were in control until that music of Charlotte Flair hit.
38:45Perhaps a little payback after last week.
38:49Now out on the floor.
38:51And Nia Jax just slamming Nikki's head into the front of our announce desk.
38:57Very little you can do to stop Nia Jax when she's in complete control.
39:03Oh, look out.
39:03Oh, she smashes her right into the chairs of Bliss and Flair.
39:08Bliss and Flair far from impressed with that.
39:11It's kind of the reverse of what happened last week when they got thrown into the Bella Twins.
39:16And we know where that led.
39:22Back in the ring.
39:24It's Nia getting the best of Nikki.
39:28Man, is there a hotter division here on SmackDown than this women's tag division over the past 18 months or
39:34so?
39:35Every woman who is anyone has wanted a piece of it.
39:39Oh, not slowing down at all.
39:41The brutality of Lash Legend is Nia just holds Nikki like prey and then slams her down and right back
39:49to business is Legend.
39:52Legend has all the physical talents and attributes anybody could ever want.
39:56But the best asset she has is the fact that she's a fantastic student and she listens to the mentor,
40:03the veteran, Nia Jax, and executes the plan to perfection.
40:07That's why they hold the goal.
40:09That's why you struggle to see how any team can dethrone them.
40:13Well, the ballads are going to give it a real college try here.
40:18Nikki desperate to get to her twin sister.
40:25Inches away, but it must have felt like a million miles with the power of Lash Legend throwing your frame
40:31across the ring with ease.
40:39Now, Flair and Bliss are insisting they have next at whoever wins the goal tonight.
40:45Of course, increasingly looking like a successful defense for the irresistible forces.
40:53But Lash Legend is playing with her food there with that arrogant foot on the chest for a cover.
40:57Yeah, you're not going to put away Nikki Bella that easily.
41:01She's a Hall of Famer for a reason and she's showing you exactly why right now.
41:06Smart move by Nikki.
41:17The Bella Twins, the Hall of Famers reunited and battling for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship here against the
41:25irresistible forces.
41:27And here is Brie.
41:29Missile dropkick against Nia Jax.
41:32Just about connecting there.
41:34And we are going into Brie Mode.
41:40And there it is with the Brie Mode knee.
41:43Absolute bullseye.
41:45And Nia Jax is now rocked.
41:47Oh, Nia.
41:49Brie looking for the exit.
41:52Uh-oh.
41:52Bad position to be in.
41:53But quick to move out of the way is Brie.
41:56Yeah, if you can't match the power of Nia Jax, you better be nimble.
42:00And Brie Bella was as nimble as they come there.
42:04Here we go, Joe.
42:07Say it with her.
42:11The yes kick's getting the best of Nia Jax.
42:14So much momentum now for Brie Bella.
42:17Oh, Lash Ledger was looking for that big pump kick.
42:19But instead, she is denied.
42:24Oh, no.
42:26Pop-up headbutt from Nia Jax.
42:30Recovering nicely there is Brie Bella.
42:33Desperate tag there to twin sister Nikki.
42:35Here goes Nikki.
42:37A wrist.
42:38Cross body takes out irresistible forces to the floor.
42:43Putting it all on the line tonight in pursuit of tag gold.
42:47And of course, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss at ringside looking up.
42:52They had their opportunity blown last week.
42:55But now they're insisting they're getting the winner of this one.
42:59Yeah, they were so close, Flair and Bliss,
43:01to potentially toppling irresistible forces.
43:04But the Bellas arrived, and that match went south.
43:08And now Nia Jax, with Nikki in such a compromised position,
43:13Lash Legend tags in.
43:15And the teamwork of this group, the champions, in control.
43:21Oh, my.
43:23Second row, Samoa, the drop landing flush in the middle of the ring.
43:27And there's nowhere to hide now, Nikki.
43:30Lash Legend with the splash.
43:34And coming in and making the save is Brie.
43:37Well, saving the day there.
43:39And it had to be.
43:40Oh, wow.
43:40A bellabuster.
43:42That connected.
43:43Just when they had to have it to turn things around
43:46and driving her back right into the corner of the apron is Nia.
43:51Unlocked in the center of the ring now.
43:54Nikki with the fearless lock on Lash.
43:57Oh, God.
43:58Oh!
43:59Charlotte Flair denying Nia
44:01as they are rolling out on the floor.
44:03And a big kick by Flair.
44:05Well, Jax was lining up for a shot on Brie Beller with the gold.
44:10And this one's gone south in a hurry.
44:12Thrown at...
44:13Oh, man.
44:14Oh, wow.
44:15Flair just driving Nikki into the apron.
44:19Remember what happened a week ago, Wade.
44:21Well, the Bellas irate that their chance has been blown now by Charlotte Flair
44:25who, to be fair, was trying to protect the Bellas there.
44:28But inadvertently got the disqualify just like last week in reverse.
44:34And now last week's challengers and this week's challengers are blowing down.
44:39As Alexa Bliss has entered the fray against Brie.
44:43And now Nia Jax and Lash Legend are back up in the ring.
44:47The champs and the two top contenders.
44:52And the smash in the corner by Lash and Nia.
44:57Well, playing into perfection tonight were the tag champs waiting for the other two teams
45:02to burn each other out and then come along and pick the boat.
45:07Charlotte unsteady on her feet as she goes down.
45:11Four bodies dropped in the ring and it might be squashing time now, Joe.
45:16Oh, no.
45:20Legend just ragdolling Charlotte and now teeing her up as Nia Jax has her in the toggle.
45:30A leg drop as she was set up by Lash Legend.
45:38Breaking bodies and leaving with the gold.
45:44That is the story of the irresistible forces for back-to-back weeks.
46:02Listen, I'm glad I picked up.
46:04You're right.
46:06I'm going to go to the ring right now.
46:09And I'm going to fix it.
46:11Uh-huh.
46:17So, Randy Orton apparently coming back out our way.
46:24I got you right where I want you.
46:32You wouldn't be here without me.
46:34I'm the champ and I call the shots.
46:38I'm picking you because I hate you.
46:42I've always hated you.
46:46The tribal team and the best in the world in the main event at WrestleMania.
46:54I'm going to bury you.
46:57You will acknowledge me.
47:07While just 29 days away from WrestleMania in Vegas, the two-night extravaganza will, of course, be live on April
47:1518th and 19th with a start time of 6 p.m. Eastern and 3 p.m. Pacific.
47:20On Saturday night, night 1, the first hour is going to be live on ESPN 2.
47:24Then, Sunday night 2, the first hour will be live on ESPN.
47:29Now, full coverage of both nights will be on the ESPN app with ESPN Unlimited.
47:34It is WrestleMania for the first time ever on ESPN.
47:47It's been a wild night here in Raleigh, North Carolina.
47:50And next week is shaping up to be an outstanding card in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
47:55Let's show you what is coming your way.
47:57Just moments ago, we saw Jelly Roll and Kit Wilson having a poetry slam in the ring.
48:03And now, General Manager Nick Aldis has said,
48:05We don't need poetry.
48:06You can just fight.
48:08Wilson against Jelly Roll next week in Pittsburgh, Wade.
48:11And we heard a little run from Julia earlier in the show.
48:16That is the United States Champion, Julia, while she will be defending gold next week
48:22against the former world champ, Tiffany Stratton on SmackDown in Pittsburgh.
48:28And the last two weeks, the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship has been on the line.
48:34And we had no contest, each of them.
48:37So the top contenders are now going to face off.
48:40Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair against the Bella Twins next week, SmackDown in Pittsburgh.
49:20On this road to WrestleMania, it took a sharp turn because of that man.
49:25It's a violent, dangerous, very sharp turn that came with a Viper strike a week ago.
49:34And I'll tell you this, Joe.
49:36There is a look on the face of Randy Orton that shows a hint of guilt.
49:43And what was he said on the phone for that mystery call that I made an error?
49:47Let me go fix it.
49:49It was almost a softening of the Viper when he chanted with his old friend Jelly Roll earlier.
49:55So an acknowledgment that perhaps he went a little too far.
49:59A little.
49:59Come on.
50:00It was a lot more than a little, Joe.
50:02But I appreciate your diplomacy.
50:04And this is the Randy Orton of old.
50:08And he has a major fixing job to do right now.
50:13Now, namely, at minimum, an apology to Cody Rhodes, who God knows what state he's in right now.
50:26Of course, earlier tonight, the interaction backstage with Matt Cardona.
50:31Everybody reacting to what they saw a week ago.
50:38And this is what happened.
50:39I'm wasting my time now.
50:40As a matter of fact, I'm done.
50:42I'm done.
50:42I'm done.
50:48Stay out of my business.
50:50You wouldn't understand.
50:53Of course, Randy has explained anything can happen when they hear those voices in his head.
50:58He said earlier tonight, Cody lifted the burden and said, I want the best version of you.
51:03I want that version of you.
51:06But perhaps some regret in the phone call we were able to each drop in on moments ago.
51:11We will hear it from Randy.
51:33Four weeks away from striking these poses in Vegas at WrestleMania 42.
51:42When he will fight for the undisputed WWE Championship.
51:54I'll be honest with you, Joe.
51:55I don't know what I want to think right now.
51:57I don't know what I want to think right now.
52:01He will fight for the undisputed WWE Championship.
52:05He will fight for that.
52:16Okay, so
52:22I've got an apology that I need to make
52:24to each and every one of you,
52:26but more importantly, I've got an apology
52:30that I need to give to Matt Cardona.
52:33So Matt, please, if you would be so kind,
52:37and come out to the ring,
52:38I want to do this in front of everybody.
52:52The right thing to do, Wade.
52:57Well, Cardona echoed the outrage
52:59of the entire locker room earlier
53:01when he stood up to Warren
53:03and gave him a piece of his mind.
53:04I think most people in the locker room
53:07were probably wise enough
53:08to not get involved.
53:10But I will credit Matt Cardona
53:14with having the cojones
53:15to actually step to Randy Orton
53:17in the previous frame of mind
53:20that Randy was in.
53:24A long-time veteran who's seen everything
53:26and was greatly affected
53:28like we all were.
53:28Yeah, he's a damn good friend
53:30to Cody Rhodes, too.
53:32Man, man, I've been out of my head
53:36the last few weeks.
53:38I am legitimately sorry.
53:40Matt, I think action figures are cool.
53:43Hell, I play video games.
53:44I'm so sorry for how I treated you back there.
53:47We go way back.
53:48I've known you for 20 years.
53:55I am sorry.
53:57And I've got an apology
53:59I've got to make to Cody next week.
54:01He's obviously not here tonight,
54:03but I am sorry.
54:04Matt, will you forgive me?
54:32Oh, what the hell, Randy?
54:37That's his version of sorry?
54:39He ain't sorry for a damn thing, Joe.
54:41You knew that.
54:48What the hell are we doing, Randy?
54:51Sending him out to the floor.
54:52Get out of the way here.
54:57It's like an action replay of last week, isn't it?
55:00Where the hell are the security now?
55:03Unbelievable.
55:03It's just an assault.
55:06Brings Cardona out.
55:08Oh, no, he's going back to the steel steps.
55:11And nobody's coming out to help.
55:14Unsurprisingly, maybe.
55:17But finally.
55:20Jesus, Mario.
55:24Thankfully, security officials
55:27getting down to the situation.
55:59Randy, gather it himself.
56:05Think about your future.
56:07Think about WrestleMania.
56:10Oh, no!
56:12This is just so cultic.
56:14No, stop!
56:17Randy is not in control of himself.
56:20He's just beating him down again.
56:22The voices in full control
56:24of the body of Randy Orton and the victim here now.
56:27Oh, my God!
56:28He's pinned his left arm.
56:29Stop it!
56:37Security
56:38surrounding the Viper.
56:40Just a vicious, despicable mugging attempt.
56:45Once again, learned nothing from his behavior
56:48against Cody Rhodes last week.
56:51Perhaps his deep rest help, though, for a moment, Wade.
56:54Randy Orton needs a lot of help.
56:56That much is apparent.
57:02Oh, he pushes him.
57:03Oh!
57:04Oh!
57:08The left arm of Cardona.
57:10I mean, that's just snapped.
57:11The left arm.
57:12It's just snapped!
57:13Another match of!
57:14Oh!
57:15The right arm!
57:19What are you doing, Randy?
57:25What are you doing?
57:26No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no,
57:28no, no.
57:28What are you doing?
57:29Look at the eyes on the Viper.
57:31Back up, bro!
57:32Did not control himself.
57:33That left arm of Cardona is great concern here in Raleigh.
57:39Everybody just relax.
57:40Don't touch him.
57:41And we're putting this man
57:42in the main event of WrestleMania.
57:44This is a huge part of Raleigh now.
57:44Weeks to go to WrestleMania
58:26Oh
58:49Oh
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