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00:00Bumped into Paige, Paige ready to get back to it, LashLegend making a very early statement.
00:06The rest is history after they reunited.
00:08Paige is going to have to be super fast here, simply cannot match power for power with LashLegend.
00:14She's got to keep on focus too!
00:17It's Nair on the outside playing a little distraction there.
00:20And you know full well, the irresistible forces are fully aware of the injury history of Paige.
00:27So if we get that injury that caused her to retire, this could be it.
00:31LashLegend off to a very strong start.
00:34I mean when is LashLegend not off to a strong start and talk about strong.
00:40And then it gets worse from here Paige.
00:43Welcome back to the big time.
00:46Nia Jax making her presence felt.
00:49And what a presence it is, you simply cannot take your eyes off Nia Jax.
00:56Paige, a little return offense.
00:59To a tag there, perhaps it was a tag.
01:02Indeed it was.
01:03And here comes three.
01:05And three right into the act with a missile dropkick.
01:09And that is very smart from Brie Ballet.
01:11Stick and move in this one.
01:13Do not get too close because sooner or later, Nia Jax and the power of Jax is going to come
01:19to the full.
01:20Now we might be getting ourselves a Brie Mode Knee.
01:23Brie Mode Knee, indeed.
01:26Running knee strikes so effective.
01:30And this crowd rallying behind the newly minted champions.
01:34Oh, just like that, Nia Jax, Brie able to get to the outside, delivers a right hand of her own.
01:41Jax is on the warpath.
01:42And now last legend, Brie Anger, too, by that cheap shot from Brie Bellerin.
01:46Right on the jaw.
01:48Out to the floor is Brie.
01:51Tag team championship match.
02:10Friday night smackdown here in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
02:14It has been action-packed all night long.
02:17And, of course, we're eight days away to Backlash in Tampa, when we will see Jacob Batu and Roman Reigns.
02:24Seth Rollins and Ron Breaker.
02:25Moments ago, we just heard Trich Williams, a very angered Trich Williams, say,
02:29Sami Zayn, I want you there, too, in a rematch for the U.S. championship.
02:33Now, in front of us here, the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship match.
02:38Paige and Brie going up against the Irresistible Forces.
02:40A little smack talk going the way of Paige on the outside.
02:43Nothing Paige can do about it from here.
02:45Brie Beller, you are on your own.
02:49As Lash legend loves to do.
02:55And these are kind of the times in a career where you start regret ever coming back into that ring.
03:04Delivering those rope burns to the head before the slam down.
03:07A little slow to get to the count.
03:10Just a touch slow.
03:12Well, clearly taking some lessons from Jessica Baskow-Carr is this record.
03:15Who administered great work recently in a title chain.
03:22Brie Ballard valiantly trying to fight her way out of trouble and scrambling out of trouble,
03:27but perhaps Lash too big, too strong.
03:29By the way, some big news from the world of Zufa boxing.
03:32It's going to take place over in the U.K.
03:35One of the very best cruiserweights in the world.
03:38The former world champion, Chris Billum-Smith, is going to be in action against Ryan Riziki.
03:43That is coming up on Zufa Boxing 07 on June 6th.
03:47Live from the U.K.
04:02Ryan Jackson's looking for that big splash in the corner, but instead Brie able to get out of the way.
04:07And it really is starting to look bleak for Brie Ballard.
04:11Every window she opens immediately gets slammed back in her face.
04:16Now, in that corner of Nia and Lash.
04:21It's a staggering amount of force thrown with every shot from Lash Legend and Nia Jackson.
04:28And the quick tags are just the icing on the cake.
04:32Driving that shoulder into Brie Bella.
04:36It was all a first-class example of exactly why there were such dominant tag champs.
04:43Until losing that WrestleMania in that fatal four-way.
04:46Looking to get back to business as usual in the tag division as soon as they possibly can.
04:54Nia is stalking her Brie again.
05:14After two weeks without those gold titles,
05:18the irresistible forces are looking to win back the Women's Tag Team Championships.
05:22Nia Jax and Lash Legend going up against Paige and Brie Bella.
05:27Brie is desperate to get to Paige, but Lash Legend gets in the way of that.
05:32Well, Brie has been completely overwhelmed by Lash and Nia Jax.
05:36Desperately trying to get that tag to a fresh Paige.
05:39And denied time and time again by these two powerhouses.
05:46Look at the power.
05:48But could this be the opening that Brie needs?
05:51Yes, here comes Paige.
05:55And finally, into the firefight is Paige.
05:58And looking completely relentless.
06:02Looks to defend the gold.
06:05After her stunning return at WrestleMania.
06:09And not just a return, but claiming gold in doing so.
06:13Huge part of the women's revolution a decade ago and continuing to push this division forward is Paige.
06:23Driving those knees in repeatedly and now climbing up top is Paige.
06:30Lash Legend trying to gather herself able to secure the cross body mid-flight denied.
06:38An unfeasible amount of power from Lash Legend and there was a tag there.
06:42I don't think Lash saw it.
06:43No, blind tag there.
06:45Brie Bella is legal.
06:47Perhaps does not want to get in the ring and I couldn't blame her.
06:50Oh, hold on.
06:52Little Paige Turner.
06:54And now Brie, the legal participant.
06:57And a Bella Buster.
06:58And could the Bella Buster put them in position to retain?
07:01No.
07:03Nia Jax with the save.
07:05Well, Jax had to be on her toes there.
07:06That was a devastating double whammy of offense from the tag champs.
07:11And suddenly, things are coming apart at the seams for Brie, Ballard and Paige.
07:16Now, very fresh Nia Jax enters the fray.
07:19Uh-oh.
07:20Oh, no.
07:21Not where you want to be, Jotas.
07:23The last place you want to be is in the drop zone of an annihilator.
07:27Well, it's squash in time, but Paige is lurking.
07:30Oh, and Paige takes out her legs.
07:32Behind the referee's back.
07:34Paige takes out her legs.
07:36Look at this.
07:37Shoulders down.
07:38That was brilliant work.
07:41Here are your winners.
07:43And still.
07:44WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, Paige and Brie, Ballard.
07:51Nia is in complete disbelief.
07:54They got outsmarted.
07:56Outmaneuvered.
07:56They got cheated.
07:58Cheated?
07:58It was behind the referee's back.
08:00It was a cheat job.
08:01That was great ring generalship and strategy.
08:04What do you mean cheated?
08:05That's what experience looks like.
08:07This is experience.
08:09This is not legal.
08:10It's an illegal person on the outside
08:12taking advantage of the referee not paying attention
08:16and then a quick and I might add cowardly pin
08:19from Brie Ballard.
08:21It means they were taking the goal
08:22that if I were in the irresistible forces,
08:25I would be hugely upset about this one.
08:28And I'd be kicking down Gia and Nick Aldis' door
08:31for numerous reasons at this point.
08:45Unique circumstances here at SmackDown
08:49as moments ago we heard the report
08:51from Kathy Kelly outside the medical center
08:54and then Trick Williams turned to the position
08:57here on site in Tulsa
08:58and asked for the condition of the Gingerbread Man.
09:02And Trick Williams wanted to share
09:03with the WWE Universe this sad news.
09:07The Gingerbread Man just weeks into his run.
09:13I can't.
09:15Oh.
09:15Oh, no.
09:18Well, we hardly knew ye, Gingerbread Man,
09:22and you will be missed,
09:23but rest in pieces.
09:27Jotas is collapsed in.
09:29Well, check.
09:32Can we get the smelling salts for Jotas, please?
09:35Malasses.
09:36Klob.
09:45This summer, the world arrives.
09:49Guarantee your place at the FIFA World Cup
09:52when it comes to North America.
09:56Elevate every minute of match day
09:58and experience the very best of the beautiful game
10:01with a ticket-inclusive hospitality package.
10:08The countdown to kickoff is on.
10:15Hey, SummerSlam is coming to Minnesota.
10:18WWE superstars have already arrived there,
10:21making appearances throughout the week.
10:22Look at Tiffany Stratton with the Vikings wave.
10:24Meet with head coach Kevin O'Connell
10:26and Maxine Dupree and Otis
10:28taking part in community events.
10:31Went to the Timberwolves game.
10:33Two-day combo tickets for SummerSlam
10:35at US Bank Stadium in Minnesota.
10:37August 1st and 2nd on sale now via Ticketmaster.
10:42Next week, Friday Night SmackDown
10:43is going to be in Jacksonville.
10:46And after what we saw tonight,
10:47Gunther potting the champ.
10:49Cody Rose to sleep.
10:50We will hear in his own words
10:53exactly why he launched that attack on QV1.
10:58Gunther live next week.
11:00And by the way,
11:00you saw Tiffany Stratton backstage earlier.
11:02Well, the clock's going to strike Tiffy time.
11:04And she's chosen Kiana James for a title defense
11:08of the US Championship next week.
11:10While Rhea Ripley has bonded with Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss,
11:16and they are providing a united front next week
11:20against the three miscreants of Fatal Influence.
11:24Six-woman tag match next week on SmackDown.
11:27Wade, we just delivered the news.
11:29Yep.
11:29A grief-stricken Trick Williams
11:31is going to host a funeral
11:33for his gone-too-soon friend,
11:36the gingerbread man.
11:37So Flores and Jacksonville
11:39are stocking up on cinnamon-colored carnations
11:42with bereavement, standing sprays,
11:44and heartfelt sympathy baskets pouring in.
11:50Nick, this is exactly what I'm talking about.
11:52Is this a joke?
11:53Seriously, is this a joke?
11:55I get it.
11:55Everyone's having a laugh at my expense,
11:57but now we're giving television time
11:59on SmackDown to the funeral of the gingerbread man.
12:02Sammy, please, okay?
12:03I understand you're angry,
12:05but try to have a modicum of respect, okay?
12:07Everybody's grieving.
12:08I mean, how do you think I feel?
12:10Nick, stop, man, please.
12:12It's bad enough when he's doing,
12:13he's trying to get under my skin.
12:14I don't need it from you.
12:15Look, he talked a big game.
12:16He wants to have a title match with me at Backlash.
12:18Just make it official.
12:19I'll take back the United States Championship,
12:21and we can all move on.
12:22Okay, look, he threw it out there, too,
12:24so it's fine with me.
12:25At Backlash, it's you and Trick Williams
12:26for the U.S. Championship.
12:28Thank you very much.
12:29All right, thank you.
12:30That's it.
12:35Dan Housen.
12:36Mr. Nicholas.
12:37I'm so relieved that you're okay.
12:38Yeah, gingerbread.
12:39I mean, look pretty good, too.
12:40Anyways, do you see what just happened?
12:42I did.
12:42Miz, Kit, Dan Housen demands a match with them.
12:45Okay, listen, Dan Housen,
12:49how about at Backlash,
12:51I can put you in a match with Miz and Kit.
12:55That's good.
12:56If you find a tag team partner.
12:58That's bad.
12:59That's work.
12:59No, it's all I can do.
13:00You need a tag team partner,
13:02but if you can, the match is yours.
13:04All right, fine.
13:06Oh, you want me to disappear.
13:09Okay.
13:10Ow!
13:15Dan Housen needs a partner.
13:17Thank you!
13:20Yeah!
13:22Hey, hold on!
13:23Please!
13:24Please!
13:25Please!
13:26Hit on music!
13:27Oh, yeah!
13:27Oh, yeah!
13:31Oh, yeah!
13:38Oh!
13:41Wow!
13:41Like, Lord.
14:06The following tag team contest is scheduled for one more.
14:10Introducing first with a combined weight of 493 pounds.
14:15Jimmy and Main Event Jay, the Wootong!
14:21Who were attacked earlier tonight by Tala Tonga by way of Solo Sokoa.
14:30Can't be feeling physically too good right now.
14:34However, this atmosphere and response here in Oklahoma may well be soothing those words.
14:42Woot.
14:42Jimmy and Jay against Solo and Tala Tonga next.
14:49They won't be super people.
14:52They won't be good.
14:54I won't come back down again.
15:02The title don't make the man.
15:05The man makes the title.
15:08Jacob Fatu.
15:09I need that title.
15:11A campus backlash contract signing.
15:16While the ruler takes over.
15:19The Ova Femi Open Challenge will commence to any man back there.
15:24I'll be merciless, unforgiving, and relentless.
15:28Raw Monday 80s trip by Pacific.
15:31Only on Netflix.
15:46Earlier tonight, Jimmy and Jay Uso warn their little brother Solo.
15:50Stay out of the Jacob Fatu situation with Roman.
15:53Back off.
15:54Instead, Solo and Tala's version of back off was to attack the Usos.
15:58We'll add that to a growing list tonight.
16:01Like Frexium, Damian Priest, R-Truth, Royce Keys, and Jacob Fatu.
16:09All of whom have been flattened by these two.
16:13And by these two, I primarily mean the massive Tala Tonga.
16:18The nearly seven-foot enforcers are solo.
16:31And here it comes with a combined weight of 505 pounds representing MFT, Tala Tonga and Solo Shakoa.
16:44And, Wade, you know this well.
16:45If there's one thing that Solo Shakoa is, it's that he's fiercely, proudly territorial of SmackDown.
16:54His extended family condition, everything with Fatu, Roman, Usos, and Raw is one thing.
17:00But he has let everybody know, specifically his older brothers.
17:05He's to deal with here on Fridays.
17:07This is his place.
17:09Yeah, Solo Shakoa used this as his show.
17:12He's built an army, or in his words, a family tree that can take him all the way to the
17:19very top.
17:20The goal is simple with his family.
17:22The acquisition of all gold on SmackDown by any means necessary.
17:28And by any means necessary, having an enforcer like Tala Tonga just makes that pathway so much easier.
17:40Look at the size of this man.
17:43And right away, he is making that size a factor against Jay, who's trying to fight back out of the
17:50corner with a series of right hands and then a super kick to the midsection before one of Jay's classic
17:57uppercuts.
17:57But in one single move, Tala flattens him.
17:59So he has the size.
18:01Oh, my God.
18:02It's so obvious the size.
18:03What isn't obvious is the fact that this freak of nature has such incredible movement.
18:10He's explosive body control as a major engine.
18:15And with the mind of Solo Shakoa directing him, he may well be unstoppable.
18:21How can you not be impressed with Tala Tonga?
18:24He has been coming on strong.
18:26You know what he can do at a moment's notice as the enforcer.
18:29But to see his in-ring work, it is jaw-dropping.
18:34And now Lil Bro Solo, who has turned into a bigger and badder version of his older bros.
18:41Jay and Jimmy is in there to cause some damage, but this may have backfired.
18:48Right into that corner.
18:50As Big Jim revs the engine.
18:52There you go.
18:53The greatest tag team in history is now fully in control.
18:59Oh, and Big Jim's loving that against Lil Bro.
19:08He eats a big boot as Solo came running into that corner.
19:14Spinning Solo slam.
19:16Bringing out the big guns early in this one is Solo.
19:19And Jimmy's in a whole heap of trouble here.
19:23And here comes Solo.
19:26The massive running hip attack.
19:31Solo and Tala in control against the Usains.
19:54Joe and Wade with you here in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
19:57Our main event.
19:58Solo Sokoa-Tala Tonga against the Usos.
20:01And just as it appeared Jimmy and Jay were in control.
20:04Solo Sokoa turned things around.
20:05The spinning Solo slam moments ago.
20:09And now stepping over the top rope.
20:12And nearly seven foot tall.
20:14Tala Tonga.
20:15And you do get the sense that Tala Tonga if he wanted to.
20:19Could do this completely on his own.
20:22And you can't blame Solo Sokoa for stepping back.
20:26Taking a little breather.
20:27And letting the big man do his thing.
20:30Like only he can.
20:38Tala.
20:40Slamming Jimmy down.
20:47I mean there's so many things you could sing the praises.
20:50When it comes to Tala Tonga.
20:52But the thing that's impressed me most.
20:54Is his ability.
20:56To block out all the noise.
20:58And exclusively listen to the orders.
21:01Of Solo Sokoa.
21:03That is what he did earlier tonight.
21:06Well that's why he's been so effective.
21:08Don't think for yourself.
21:09Let Solo do that part.
21:11He is the mastermind here.
21:14Every army needs a general.
21:17And wow.
21:19Solo Sokoa has these two ticking over.
21:28And Solo right in the face of.
21:30His brother Jay.
21:32As he stands over his other brother Jimmy.
21:34Solo did not appreciate Jay Uso earlier this evening.
21:38Telling him.
21:39That the tribal chief.
21:41The OTC.
21:42Roman Reigns.
21:43Says.
21:43Get off my turf.
21:45Solo does not give a damn.
21:47What Roman Reigns has to say.
21:49World Championship.
21:50Or otherwise.
21:52Wow.
21:52He's here to prove it.
21:53What a big elbow.
21:54He just pulled into his chest.
22:01That just pissed.
22:02What the.
22:04Solo Sokoa off.
22:05This is my show.
22:07Alright.
22:08Tell him this is my show.
22:10Yeah.
22:11You hear me.
22:13Ben reinforcing the idea that SmackDown is his territory.
22:17His show.
22:17Well I'm not gonna argue with him.
22:19Certainly not when he has a big seven foot enforcer by his side.
22:23He.
22:26Perhaps it would have been wise for the Usos not to have argued with him either.
22:30Here he goes again.
22:31And another hip attack.
22:39Just too easy for Solo Sokoa right now.
22:43Now it's Talas turn.
22:45Things are gonna get worse.
22:57Solo Sokoa and Tala Tonga looking down at Jimmy Uso earlier tonight the Usos came out to confront
23:04Solo and Tala Tonga delivering a message with everything centered on what's going on with
23:09Jacob Fatu and Roman Reigns of course they will meet at backlash and Solo delivered a message
23:15back saying tell your tribal chief he ain't my tribal chief and now here they are tag team action
23:21after also attacking Jacob Fatu and Royce Keys backstage earlier tonight well big Jim who lost
23:29tag goal to the vision a few weeks back alongside Jay Uso is now looking a shadow of his former
23:36self
23:37thanks to the beatdown he's received how territorial Solo Sokoa is to be fair that is a fair comment from
23:50Solo Sokoa you're not a Smackdown superstar head back there stop doing Roman's job for him and that might all
23:58I was gonna say it might have just fired Jimmy up enough but behind the referee's back smart move by
24:04Tala Tonga
24:05Tala Tonga has played such a major role over the course of everything we've seen for three hours here in
24:11Tulsa Oklahoma
24:12wait Tala Tonga has been pivotal in deciding several matches of brawls for the MFTs over the past six months
24:19or so
24:19sure exactly why Solo Sokoa brought him into the
24:24oh how about the way this guy can move for a nearly seven footer yeah seven foot tall guys like
24:30this and not supposed to be so well coordinated
24:35what an asset Tala Tonga is and what a sustained beatdown Jimmy Uso is taking
24:41shows all the grit and determination inside the soul of Jimmy Uso but it's fading rapidly
24:47and Jay Uso needs him but Jay Uso may not get the opportunity the way this is looking
24:54Jimmy's got to find something deep within him
24:57but instead a big clubbing right hand to the back from Tala Tonga Jimmy Uso needs industrial levels
25:04of willpower oh man and he might have been snuffed out right there Tala Tonga hook in the leg we're
25:11gonna
25:11put this away I mean Jimmy Uso has just turned into jelly now his body simply will not do what
25:21he's
25:21telling it to and Jay gets some now this is a beat down an absolute beat down
25:28and this is where you let the boss Solo Sokoa finish the job
25:35that Samoan spike is lined up and he's got a sitting target
25:41uh-oh now Jimmy breaks free for a moment
25:45oh and he sends Solo out to the floor as hard as could be
25:49yeah that was a nasty landing uh-oh things turning around here
25:53just getting out of the way and Tala is dumped out after hitting the post
25:58well getting out of the way is one thing getting over to a tag
26:01is another thing entirely but the crawl is on Jay has regained his position up on the apron
26:11Jimmy is desperate to get to him Tala and Solo down there's your chance here comes Jay
26:21to the outside to take care of Tala fell in the big man finally
26:27and now Jay quick as a cat up top cross body
26:34so we're quick to dismiss him and main event Jay Uso has come alive at the right time
26:41carrying that right hand delivering a right hand of his own
26:51a missing net Zola was looking for the spinning slam super kick from Jay
27:03and Tala Tonga makes the save straight out of the playbook of Roman Reigns it would have got the job
27:10done
27:10but this one breaking down in a hurry
27:16great super kick from Jay
27:20stereo style from the Uso still on his feet takes a lot to get rid of the big man
27:28and finally crumbling on the floor
27:34here comes big goal a massive right hand
27:39a perfect timing from Tala Tonga a throat shot to flying Jay Uso
27:46wow did he get him into the barrier
27:51and just when they had Tala Tonga rocked finally
27:55immediately bouncing back as the seven
28:00big Jim was sent so hard into the steel steps
28:03wow a combination of jaw and show
28:05uh-oh oh he's coming our way
28:07do whatever you want
28:10Tala Tonga ripping apart
28:13our announced ass ease
28:18oh
28:19far two
28:22well far two who was taken out earlier tonight
28:26by Tala Tonga and Solo
28:29Jacob far two arrives on the scene
28:34they didn't finish the job that's the problem with the Samoan werewolf
28:39Jacob far two enraged after being attacked
28:42oh god still steps in home
28:47oh he cracks him with him
28:52Jacob far two the Samoan werewolf
29:04what are you doing
29:17oh
29:17oh
29:18Taga death grip at Solo
29:20so devastating on Monday
29:23well Solo here's a pitch for you
29:29far two flying to the outside and Tala Tonga grabs him around the neck
29:34towards mid flight by this massive human being
29:38and thanks for coming Jacob
29:42oh oh and now he's got him with the tongue and death grip as well
29:47one way to start
29:48the bowing for the desk
29:54far two
30:08you just cannot stop jacob batu
30:24oh
30:25come on
30:30oh
30:50He just walks right through them, and right past them.
30:55He walks right through the entire roster, and Roman Reigns, you don't need the Usos to tell you this.
31:05You have a massive problem at Backlash.
31:09The World Heavyweight Championship will be out of line.
31:12We'll take another look at this. A flying Samoan werewolf out of nowhere.
31:17Remember, he was taken out earlier this evening by Teletonga and Solo Sakawa.
31:23We thought he was dead and buried, but he's back, and he's back for blood.
31:28And it was the blood of Teletonga that he wanted.
31:32The man who has mowed through half the SmackDown roster tonight.
31:36Well, he couldn't mow through the Samoan werewolf.
31:40And this was the Teletonga death grip to the leader of the MFTs, Solo Sakawa, who was put down for
31:48good.
31:49And this is what kept Teletonga down.
31:53Samoan dropped through our announce table.
31:59Eight days away to the World Heavyweight Championship.
32:05Saturday, May 9th in Tampa.
32:07It'll be streaming in the U.S. on the ESPN app.
32:11It is Roman Reigns just weeks removed from conquering WrestleMania and getting gold.
32:19But now, Jacob Batuu awaits.
32:25Hey!
32:27Jimmy!
32:28Jay!
32:30Tell Roman Reigns that I'm a dog walk his ass at backlash!
32:36Hey!
32:37And if you ain't know, Jacob Batuu is all gas!
32:43No brakes with it!
32:45Yada-da-da-da-da-I-Miii!
32:46Fire!
32:48Fire!
32:48Fire!
32:49Fire!
32:53Faw 2 in Reigns at Backlash, Saturday, May 9th.
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