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00:03Just as Solo had warned, getting the best of Jacob Fontu as he arrived.
00:09This is a jarring transition. Chaos in the back. We'll get you an update as soon as we can.
00:13But right now, the Gingerbread Man is here.
00:17In more ways than one, apparently.
00:19Yeah, that's right.
00:24Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Sammy Zayn.
00:30You know, we were all having a blast last week, celebrating Trick Williams' big title win.
00:33Yachty throwing money to the crowd. Everyone happy.
00:35Wait, when Sammy had to ruin it.
00:38Yeah, well, here was the U.S. Championship celebration that you mentioned, Joe.
00:42And everything was going swimmingly until the Gingerbread Man went rogue, taking down Trick Willie.
00:49And then Lil Yachty in quick succession with a candy cane clad attack,
00:55followed by the most ridiculous-looking halouba kick in history.
01:00However, devastating all the same as Sammy Zayn finally gave Trick Williams a taste of his own medicine.
01:10I mean, guys.
01:15Are we having fun or what? Huh?
01:20Listen, I'm going to say this, and I'm being honest.
01:22I don't say this in every city, okay?
01:25I love coming to Tulsa, Oklahoma.
01:30I really do. I had a beautiful morning.
01:32I actually went to the Bob Dylan Center up on Reconciliation Way.
01:37I'm a huge Bob Dylan fan.
01:39You know, Bob Dylan was a folk legend in the 60s
01:43until one fateful day when he decided to pick up an electric guitar.
01:49You know what happened when Bob Dylan went electric?
01:53They turned on him.
01:56They booed him.
01:59And I just thought to myself, man, can I relate?
02:05Because I'll be honest, guys, I don't know what I did that was so wrong
02:09to deserve some of the reactions that I've been getting lately.
02:14No one seems to know.
02:19No, no, it's okay.
02:20I'll tell you the truth.
02:21It doesn't bother me.
02:22I can deal with it.
02:23And do you want to know why?
02:25Because I know that Sami Zayn's
02:29ride-or-die fan club is in the house tonight.
02:35The fans that have had my back since day one.
02:38I know you're here.
02:40And I know there's millions more watching on television
02:42that have had my back since day one
02:44and will continue to have my back.
02:46So that's fine.
02:48I can deal with some bad reactions.
02:50I can.
02:51What I don't deal with well is disrespect.
02:58And the fact that someone like Trick Williams
03:09whoop that trick!
03:10Whoop that trick!
03:12Whoop that trick!
03:15Sure.
03:16Yes, absolutely.
03:18Whoop that trick!
03:18Trick's great.
03:19Trick's fun.
03:20The gingerbread man's fun.
03:22It's all fun.
03:23You know what's actually funny, though,
03:24is the gingerbread man actually represents Trick Williams
03:27a lot more than it does me
03:29because you know what this is?
03:30This is a shell of a man wearing a costume
03:34and that's exactly what Trick Williams is.
03:38The truth is, it's easy to do what Trick Williams does.
03:43Yeah.
03:43Get some great entrance music.
03:45Get a great entrance.
03:46Hit some dance moves.
03:47Oh, okay.
03:48Have a bunch of catchphrases.
03:50I could do that in my sleep, okay?
03:54You want to know what's hard?
03:56Doing what I do.
03:59Coming out here, night in, night out, year in, year out,
04:02giving every bit of blood, of heart, of soul, of passion, of grit,
04:07leaving it all in the ring, night in, night out, year in, year out.
04:12That's hard.
04:14That's hard.
04:15So when I look at this,
04:20when I look at old gingerbread over here,
04:23yeah, it's funny,
04:25but that's not what I see.
04:27I see Trick Williams not taking me seriously.
04:32I see Trick Williams not taking all of this,
04:35all of you, everything here.
04:37I see him not taking that seriously.
04:39I see this as disrespect.
04:44You know what I want to do
04:46every time I look at this gingerbread man?
05:01Wow, okay.
05:02What am I doing?
05:04I'm sorry.
05:04I'm actually cracking up here.
05:06I'm losing my marbles.
05:07I'm seriously about to hit a gingerbread man
05:09in the middle of the ring in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
05:11I'm sorry.
05:13I'm sorry.
05:14Hey, gingerbread man, I'm sorry.
05:15All right?
05:16Hey, put her there.
05:17All right?
05:19Oh, come on, Sammy.
05:25Really?
05:26Sammy Zane came out here.
05:28He seemed to be having fun at first.
05:30It was a irritable ginger snap.
05:33What the hell are you doing, Sammy?
05:37Tearing apart the gingerbread man.
05:39Ripping his arm off.
05:40I mean, in Sammy's defense,
05:42this is a gingerbread man outfit
05:44that has raised the ire of Zane
05:46over the past several weeks.
05:48Haunted.
05:51With gumdrop button in hand,
05:53here comes Shrek Williams after Sammy.
05:57A little too late to save the day
05:58for the gingerbread man,
05:59but enough trash has been taught.
06:01And here is your repayment, Sammy Zane.
06:05Shrek with a massive right hand.
06:06Come on, Joe, come on, Joe, come on.
06:10I'm going to give him a little bit
06:11of some medicine there.
06:12Feeding a hasty retreat, perhaps wisely so,
06:15as the former United States champ,
06:17Sammy Zane.
06:19Bented his spleen,
06:21but wanted no part of a brawl
06:22with Shrek Williams.
06:26Dread Williams.
06:28Bought that man!
06:32Bought that man!
06:34Bought that man!
06:35Bought that man!
06:36Bought that man!
06:37Bought that man!
06:37Bought that man!
06:38Meanwhile, that gingerbread man
06:39has just shredded, decimated.
06:41Seemed better days,
06:42that's for sure,
06:43and that is a gingerbread man
06:44that Shrek Williams
06:45brought into WWE.
06:49and the axe is thrown off
06:51and that's never a good thing
06:55of course that run to the title with Jinji
06:57by his side and
06:58now this moment as Sami destroys
07:00the gingerbread man I feel for Drake
07:02I really do
07:03quite the scene in the ring right now as medical professionals
07:06are taking a look Joe
07:07we have championship action
07:11ahead among the title changes
07:13of Mania of course was the incredible
07:15fatal four way that decided
07:16to the women's tag team championship
07:21Masters of Their Craft
07:22is presented by Arby's Slow Smoke
07:24Barbecue available now
07:30fatal four way tag team matchup
07:32for the women's tag team titles
07:35unfortunately I couldn't
07:37get it cleared today so to take
07:39my place I called
07:40an old friend
07:45she's back
07:46Paige has returned
07:48Paige is looking better than ever
07:56three for the industry
07:57throwing down
07:59Yankees showing out of the ring
08:00Nikki with the clutch
08:02twisted blitz
08:03Paige got her knees up
08:04for Paige
08:27I'm currently residing in the company of last legend and Nia Jax otherwise known as the irresistible forces and ladies
08:34earlier on tonight we heard from Paige
08:36Paige and Bree
08:37and Bree and Bree
08:38and they basically
08:39they did not say these new champions that they pin either one of us they pin Charlotte and Alexa
08:45Because the fact of the matter is we prepared for the Bellas, meaning Brie, Bella, and Nikki, Bella.
08:52Not no Paige, but it's all good because we got something for them tonight, which means it'll be a totally
08:57different story.
08:58Yes, and tonight there's two teams competing, so the math is mapping.
09:02And once we end this nostalgic comeback for Paige and Brie and we get our titles back, they will go
09:07back on the couch with Nikki, Bella.
09:10She said what she said.
09:16Well, it is time for the defense for Paige and Brie against the recently dethroned Irresistible Forces.
09:23As this match, Paige and Brie Bell against the Irresistible Forces is...
09:37On Saturday, May 9th, after the biggest weekend in WWE,
09:41what happens at WrestleMania doesn't stay there.
09:45Sweet, sweet revenge!
09:48It follows you.
09:49And in Tampa, it gets back.
09:53All scores are settled.
09:55It's personal.
09:57It's backlash!
10:02It's backlash!
10:17And after what we just witnessed, Kathy Kenley is standing by near the medical room.
10:23A moment ago, we saw the gingerbread man dismembered by Sami Zayn.
10:27I'm hoping to get a word with Trick Williams.
10:29Trick...
10:30I can't imagine how you're feeling.
10:31I can't imagine any comments.
10:32I got a comment for you.
10:34Sami Zayn, this time you crossed the line.
10:36Last week, you took out Yachty.
10:38He's not back this week.
10:39I don't know if he's gonna make it.
10:40This week, you take out the gingerbread man.
10:42Nobody touches the gingerbread man.
10:45You took out my manager.
10:46You took out the gingerbread man.
10:48Now you messing with my money.
10:50And nobody messes with Trick Williams' money.
10:52Look at my wrist.
10:5330,000 on it.
10:54Look at my chain.
10:5542,000 on the neck.
10:56I don't play around.
10:57Trick Williams does not play around with his money.
10:59And Sami, you better pray to the good Lord up above that the gingerbread man is okay.
11:03Because if he is not, we got a much bigger problem.
11:06You got a match with Trick Williams at Backlash.
11:08And I have no problem giving you that championship opportunity.
11:10Because I beat you once on the biggest stage of them all.
11:13I have no problem doing it again.
11:15And I get what I want.
11:17Trick Williams always gets what he wants.
11:19Better ask the legend herself.
11:21When Trick Williams wants it, he gets that ass.
11:23Let's talk about it.
11:26Tell me the news, Doc.
11:35Sammy.
11:36A Backlash.
11:38I'm gonna hold Patrick.
11:43Trick and Sammy, the rematch.
11:44Coming up, according to the U.S. champ.
11:47Trick Williams.
11:54Trick Williams.
11:59Tell me that.
12:05Trick Williams is a great yug Jenian.
12:15Three
12:17The following contest is scheduled for one fall in the corner, the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions.
12:24Introducing first, they are the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions.
12:29WWE's home team are Brie Bella and Paige.
12:35Wade, still remarkable to think these living legends are a team, let alone back on top with form.
12:40Yeah, and I can see you all happy, and so is everyone else.
12:42I've had a major rethink about my stats on Brie Bella and Paige, and I'm aligning more with the Irresistible
12:49Forces.
12:50Number one, there was a switcheroo pre-match at WrestleMania.
12:54It was an injury.
12:55Taking Nikki Bella out and Paige, no one planned for that.
12:58Now secondly, Paige and Brie Bella did not pin the former champs, the Irresistible Forces.
13:03There's a pin of four-way.
13:04But that's a nonsense in my book, and thankfully, things are getting corrected today
13:09when the Irresistible Forces get their rightful chance to win back the gold that was taken from them, in my
13:16opinion.
13:17Basic conditions of a fan.
13:18Illegally.
13:19Illegally.
13:20You broadcast the match!
13:22Yeah, and I've had a rethink, like I said.
13:24When the facts change, so does my opinion, Jotess.
13:37And their opponents, the team of Nia Jax and last legend, the Irresistible Forces!
13:45And I'll give them credit for 49 days as champions.
13:49They plowed through everything in their path in the division.
13:53But, the dangers of a fatal four-way and the circumstances that led to WrestleMania,
13:59where so many of the other teams felt they could have been champions along the way
14:03if it wasn't for unique circumstances.
14:05You're in a fatal four-way.
14:06Things can get taken out of your hands.
14:08The results can cause you the titles.
14:09That's what happened in the wild final sequence of WrestleMania
14:12that had Nia and Lash, has them now seeking gold again.
14:15So, what you're saying is the person to blame for the Irresistible Forces losing their tag gold
14:22in incomprehensible fashion in a fatal four-way
14:25is GM Nick Aldis for putting him in that position.
14:29I agree with you.
14:30Stop, I did not say that.
14:31Well, today is the day we are going to right some wrongs around here,
14:35and that gold is coming back to the powerhouse ladies of the Irresistible Forces.
14:41And there is the gold.
14:43Paige, her first championship in WWE since 2014.
14:47Brie Bella, her first title since 2011.
14:52Well earned.
14:53And, of course, Brie shared with us the unique circumstances
14:55as to how it all came into place.
14:57Her twin sister Nikki, severely injured.
15:00Her lower leg all of a sudden bumped into Paige.
15:03Paige, ooh, ready to get back to it.
15:05Lash Legend making a very early statement.
15:07The rest is history after they reunited.
15:10Paige is going to have to be super fast here.
15:12Simply cannot match power for power with Lash Legend.
15:15She's got to keep up focus too.
15:17There's Nair on the outside playing a little distraction there.
15:21And, you know, full well, the Irresistible Forces
15:23are fully aware of the injury history of Paige.
15:27So if we get that injury that causes her to retire,
15:29this could be it.
15:30Lash Legend off to a very strong start.
15:33I mean, when is Lash Legend not off to a strong start?
15:37And talk about strong.
15:39And then it gets worse from here, Paige.
15:41Welcome back to the big time.
15:44Nia Jax making her presence felt.
15:47And what a presence it is.
15:48You simply cannot take your eyes off Nia Jax.
15:52Paige.
15:53A little return offense.
15:56A little attack there.
15:57Perhaps that was a attack.
15:58Indeed it was.
15:59And here comes three.
16:01And three right into the act with a missile drop kick.
16:04And that is very smart from Preet Bale.
16:07Stick and move in this one.
16:09Do not get too close because sooner or later,
16:12Nia Jax and the power of Jax is going to come to the fore.
16:16Now we might be getting ourselves a Brie Mode knee.
16:18Brie Mode knee indeed.
16:21Running knee straight so effective.
16:24And this crowd rallying behind the newly minted champions.
16:28Oh, just like that, Nia Jax, Brie able to get to the outside.
16:32Delivers a right hand of her own.
16:34Jax is on the warpath.
16:35And now Lash Legend, Brie, angered too by that cheap shot from Brie Bellerin.
16:39Right on the jaw.
16:40Out to the floor is Brie.
16:43Tag Team Championship match.
17:01Friday night SmackDown here in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
17:04It has been action-packed all night long.
17:07Of course, we're eight days away to Backlash in Tampa.
17:10We will see Jacob Batu and Roman Reigns.
17:13Seth Rollins and Braun Breaker.
17:14And moments ago, we just heard Tripp Williams, a very angered Tripp Williams, say,
17:18Sami Zayn, I want you there too in a rematch for the U.S. Championship.
17:21Now, in front of us here, the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship match.
17:26Paige and Brie going up against the Irresistible Forces.
17:28A little smack talk going away of Paige on the outside.
17:30Nothing Paige can do about it from here.
17:32Brie Beller, you are on your own.
17:36As Lash Legend loves to do.
17:41And these are kind of the times in a career where you start regret ever coming back into that ring.
17:49Delivering those rope burns to the head before the slam down.
17:53A little slow to get to the count.
17:55Just a touch slow.
17:56Well, clearly taking some lessons from Jessica Pascow.
17:59Car is this referee.
18:00Administered great work recently in a title change.
18:06Brie Beller valiantly trying to fight her way out of trouble and scrambling out of trouble.
18:10But perhaps Lash too big, too strong.
18:12By the way, some big news from the world of Zufa Boxing.
18:15It's going to take place over in the U.K.
18:17One of the very best cruiserweights in the world.
18:20The former world champion Chris Billum-Smith is going to be in action against Ryan Razicki.
18:25That is coming up on Zufa Boxing 07 on June 6th.
18:29Live from the U.K.
18:41Nia Jax is looking for that big splash in the corner, but instead Brie able to get out of the
18:45way.
18:47And it really is starting to look bleak for Brie.
18:50Every window she opens immediately gets slammed back in her face.
18:56Now in that corner of Nia and Lash.
18:59It's a staggering amount of force thrown with every shot from Lash Legend and Nia Jax.
19:06And the quick attacks are just the icing on the cake.
19:10Driving that shoulder into Brie Bella.
19:13It was all a first-class example of exactly why there were such dominant tag champs.
19:19And so losing at WrestleMania in that fake or four-way.
19:22Looking to get back to business as usual in the tag division as soon as they possibly can.
19:30Nia is stalking her prey again.
19:48After two weeks without those gold titles, the irresistible forces are looking to win back the Women's Tag Team Championships.
19:55Nia Jax and Lash Legend going up against Paige and Brie Bella.
19:59But Brie is desperate to get to Paige.
20:01But Lash Legend gets in the way of that.
20:04Well, Brie has been completely overwhelmed by Lash and Nia Jax.
20:07Desperately trying to get that tag to a fresh Paige.
20:11And denied time and time again by these two powerhouses.
20:17Look at the power.
20:19But could this be the opening that Brie needs?
20:22Yes!
20:22Here comes Paige!
20:24And finally into the firefight is Paige.
20:28And looking completely relentless.
20:32Looks to defend the gold.
20:33After her stunning return at WrestleMania.
20:38And not just a return, but claiming gold in doing so.
20:42Huge part of the Women's Revolution a decade ago.
20:46And continuing to push this division forward is Paige.
20:50Driving those knees in repeatedly.
20:52And now climbing up top is Paige.
20:56Lash Legend trying to gather herself.
20:59Able to secure the cross.
21:01Body mid-flight denied.
21:04An unfeasible amount of power from Lash Legend.
21:07And there was a tag there.
21:08I don't think Lash saw it.
21:09Oh, blind tag there.
21:10Brie Bella is legal.
21:13Perhaps does not want to get in the ring.
21:14And I couldn't blame her.
21:15Oh, hold on.
21:16A little Paige Turner.
21:19And now Brie, the legal participant.
21:21And a Bella Buster.
21:23And could the Bella Buster put them in position to retain?
21:25No.
21:26Nia Jax with the save.
21:28Well, Jax had to be on her toes there.
21:30That was a devastating double whammy of offense
21:32from the tag champs.
21:34And suddenly, things are coming apart at the seams
21:37for Brie Bella and Paige.
21:38A very fresh Nia Jax enters the fray.
21:42Uh-oh.
21:43Oh, no.
21:43Not where you want to be, Jotas.
21:45The last place you want to be is in the drop zone of an Annihilator.
21:49Well, it's squash in time, but Paige is lurking.
21:51Oh, and Paige takes out her legs.
21:53Behind the referee's back.
21:54Paige takes out her legs.
21:57Look at this.
21:58Solder's down.
21:59That was brilliant work.
22:01Here are your women's and still WWE women's tag team champion, Paige and Brie Bella.
22:11Nia's in complete disbelief.
22:13They got outsmarted.
22:15Outmaneuvered.
22:15They got cheated.
22:16Cheated?
22:17It was behind the referee's back.
22:19It was a cheap shot.
22:20That was great ring generalship and strategy.
22:22What do you mean cheated?
22:23That's what experience looks like.
22:25This is experience.
22:26This is not legal.
22:28It's an illegal person on the outside taking advantage of the referee not paying attention.
22:34And then a quick, and I might add cowardly ping, from Brie Bella.
22:38It means they were taking a goal, but if I were in the irresistible forces,
22:41I would be hugely upset about this one.
22:44And I'd be kicking down GM Nick Aldis' door for numerous reasons at this point.
23:00Unique circumstances here at SmackDown, as moments ago we heard the report from Kathy Kelly
23:06outside the medical center, and then Trick Williams turned to the physician here on site in Tulsa
23:12and asked for the condition of the gingerbread man.
23:15And Trick Williams wanted to share with the WWE universe this sad news.
23:19The gingerbread man, just weeks into his run.
23:25I can't.
23:26Oh.
23:27Oh, no.
23:29Well, we hardly knew ye, gingerbread man.
23:33And you will be missed, but rest in pieces.
23:37Jotas has collapsed in.
23:40Okay.
23:42Can we get the smelling salts for Jotas, please?
23:45Malasses.
23:46Cold.
23:48Cold.
23:54This summer, the world arrives.
23:58Guarantee your place at the FIFA World Cup when it comes to North America.
24:04Elevate every minute of match day and experience the very best of the beautiful game
24:09with a ticket-inclusive hospitality package.
24:15The countdown to kickoff is on.
24:22Hey, SummerSlam is coming to Minnesota.
24:25WWE superstars have already arrived there, making appearances throughout the week.
24:28Look at Tiffany Stratton with the Vikings weight.
24:30Meet with head coach Kevin O'Connell.
24:32And Maxine Dupree and Otis taking part in community events.
24:36Went to the Timberwolves game.
24:38Two-day combo tickets for SummerSlam at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minnesota.
24:41August 1st and 2nd on sale now via Ticketmaster.
24:46Next week, Friday Night SmackDown is going to be in Jacksonville.
24:49And after what we saw tonight, Gunther potting the champ.
24:52Cody Rose to sleep.
24:54We will hear in his own words exactly why he launched that attack on QB1.
25:00Gunther live next week.
25:02And by the way, you saw Tiffany Stratton backstage earlier.
25:04Well, the clock's going to strike Tiffy time.
25:06And she's chosen Deanna James for a title defense of the U.S. Championship next week.
25:12Wow.
25:12Rhea Ripley has bonded with Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss.
25:17And they are providing a united front next week against the three miscreants of Fatal Influence.
25:24Six-woman tag match next week on SmackDown.
25:27Wait, we just delivered the news.
25:28Oh, no.
25:29Yep.
25:29A grief-stricken Trick Williams is going to host a funeral for his gone-too-soon friend, the gingerbread man.
25:36So Floris and Jacksonville are stocking up on cinnamon-colored carnations with bereavement, standing sprays, and heartfelt sympathy baskets pouring
25:45in.
25:48Nick, this is exactly what I'm talking about.
25:50Is this a joke?
25:51Seriously, is this a joke?
25:52I get it.
25:52Everyone's having a laugh at my expense.
25:54But now we're giving television time on SmackDown to the funeral of the gingerbread man.
25:59Sammy, please.
26:00Okay, I understand you're angry, but try to have a modicum of respect.
26:03Okay, everybody's grieving.
26:04I mean, how do you think I feel?
26:06Nick, stop, man.
26:07Please.
26:07It's bad enough when he's doing it.
26:09He's trying to get under my skin.
26:10I don't need it from you.
26:11Look, he talked a big game.
26:12He wants to have a title match with me at Backlash.
26:14Just make it official.
26:15I'll take back the United States Championship, and we can all move on.
26:17Okay, look, he threw it out there, too.
26:18So it's fine with me.
26:19At Backlash, it's you and Trick Williams for the U.S. Championship.
26:22Thank you very much.
26:23All right, thank you.
26:24That's it.
26:29Dan Houser.
26:29Mr. Nicholas.
26:30I'm so relieved that you're okay.
26:32Yeah, the gingerbread man looked pretty good, too.
26:33Anyways, do you see what just happened?
26:35I did.
26:35Miz, Kit, Dan Houser demands a match with them.
26:38Okay, listen, Dan Houser.
26:41How about at Backlash, I can put you in a match with Miz and Kit.
26:47That's good.
26:48If you find a tag team partner.
26:50That's bad.
26:50That's work.
26:51That's all I can do.
26:52You need a tag team partner.
26:53But if you can, the match is yours.
26:55All right, fine.
26:58Oh, you're to me to disappear.
26:59Okay.
27:05Dan Houser needs a partner.
27:12Oh, please, please.
27:14Oh, yeah.
27:17Oh, yeah.
27:18Oh, yeah.
27:18Oh, yeah.
27:19Oh, yeah.
27:34Oh, yeah.
27:35Oh, yeah.
27:35Oh, yeah.
27:39Oh, yeah.
27:41Oh, yeah.
27:42Oh, yeah.
27:43Oh, yeah.
27:44Oh, yeah.
27:44Oh, yeah.
27:45Oh, yeah.
27:45Oh, yeah.
27:45Oh, yeah.
27:45Oh, yeah.
27:47Oh, yeah.
27:47Oh, yeah.
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27:48Oh, yeah.
27:48Oh, yeah.
27:51The following tag team contest is scheduled for one call.
27:55Introducing first with a combined weight of 493 pounds, Jimmy and Magnet and Jay Limu-Song!
28:05Who were attacked earlier tonight by Tala Tonga by way of Solo Sokoa.
28:13Can't be feeling physically too good right now.
28:17However, this atmosphere and response here in Oklahoma may well be soothing those wounds.
28:25Jimmy and Jay against Solo and Tala Tonga next.
28:40Monday, Roman Reigns.
28:42The title don't make the man, the man makes the title.
28:48Jacob Fatu.
28:49I need that title.
28:51A campus backlash contract signing.
28:55While the ruler takes over.
28:57The Ova Femi Open Challenge will commence.
29:01To any man back there, I'll be merciless, unforgiving, and relentless.
29:07Raw Monday, 8 Eastern, 5 Pacific.
29:08Only on Netflix.
29:22Earlier tonight, Jimmy and Jay Uso worn their little brothers solo.
29:26Stay out of the Jacob Fatu situation with Roman.
29:28Back off.
29:30Instead, Solo and Tala's version of back off was to attack the Usos.
29:34We'll add that to a growing list tonight.
29:36Like Frexium, Damian Priest, R-Truth, Royce Keys, and Jacob Fatu.
29:43All of whom have been flattened by these two.
29:47And by these two, I primarily mean the massive Talatonga.
29:52The nearly seven-foot enforcer for Solo.
30:03And here it comes, with a combined weight of 505 pounds, representing MMP, Talatonga and Solo Shakoa.
30:15And, Wade, you know this well.
30:16If there's one thing that Solo Shakoa is, it's that he's fiercely, proudly territorial of SmackDown.
30:24His extended family condition, everything with Fatu, Roman, Usos, and Raw is one thing.
30:29But he has let everybody know, specifically his older brothers.
30:34He's to deal with here on Fridays.
30:36This is his place.
30:37Yeah, Solo Shakoa used this as his show.
30:41He's built an army, or, in his words, a family tree that can take him all the way to the
30:47very top.
30:47The goal is simple with his family.
30:49The acquisition of all gold on SmackDown by any means necessary.
30:55And by any means necessary, having an enforcer like Talatonga just makes that pathway so much easier.
31:06Look at the size of this man.
31:08And right away, he is making that size a factor against Jay, who's trying to fight back out of the
31:15corner with a series of right hands.
31:17And then a super kick to the midsection before one of Jay's classic uppercuts.
31:22But in one single move, Talatonga flattens him.
31:24So he has the size.
31:25Oh, my God.
31:26It's so obvious, the size.
31:27What isn't obvious is the fact that this freak of nature has such incredible movement.
31:33He's explosive, body control, has a major engine.
31:38And with the mind of Solo Shakoa directing him, he may well be unstoppable.
31:43How can you not be impressed with Talatonga?
31:47He has been coming on strong.
31:48You know what he can do at a moment's notice as the enforcer.
31:51But to see his in-ring work, it is jaw-dropping.
31:55And now little bro Solo, who has turned into a bigger and badder version of his older bros, Jay.
32:02And Jimmy is in there to cause some damage.
32:05But this may have backfired.
32:07Right into that corner.
32:09As Big Jim revs the engine.
32:11There you go.
32:12The greatest tag team in history is now fully in control.
32:18Oh, and Big Jim's loving that against little bro.
32:26He eats a big boot as Solo came running into that corner.
32:31Spinning Solo slam.
32:34Bringing out the big guns early.
32:35And this one is Solo.
32:37And Jimmy's in a whole heap of trouble here.
32:40And here comes Solo.
32:43Massive running hip attack.
32:47Solo and Talatonga in control against the users.
33:12And just as it appeared, Jimmy and Jay were in control.
33:17Solo Sokoa turned things around.
33:18The spinning Solo slam moments ago.
33:22And now stepping over the top rope.
33:24And every seven foot tall.
33:26Talatonga.
33:27And you do get the sense that Talatonga, if he wanted to, could do this completely on his own.
33:33And you can't blame Solo Sokoa for stepping back, taking a little breather, and letting the big man do his
33:40thing like only he can.
33:55But the thing that's impressed me most is his ability to block out all the noise and exclusively listen to
34:08the orders of Solo Sokoa.
34:10That is what he did earlier tonight.
34:13Well, that's why he's been so effective.
34:15Don't think for yourself.
34:16Let Solo do that part.
34:18He is the mastermind here.
34:21Every army needs a general.
34:24And wow, Solo Sokoa has these two ticking over.
34:34Solo right in the face of his brother, Jay, as he stands over his other brother, Jimmy.
34:39Solo did not appreciate Jay Uso earlier this evening telling him that the tribal chief, the OTC, Roman Reigns, says,
34:47get off my turn.
34:49Solo does not give a damn what Roman Reigns has to say.
34:52World Championship or otherwise.
34:55Wow.
34:55He's here to prove it.
34:56What a big elbow.
34:57He just pulled into his chest.
35:03That just pissed.
35:06Solo Sokoa.
35:07This is my show.
35:09All right?
35:10Tell him this is my show.
35:12Yeah, you hear me?
35:14Again, reinforcing the idea that SmackDown is his territory, his show.
35:18Well, I'm not going to argue with him.
35:20Certainly not when he has a big seven-foot enforcer by his side.
35:26Perhaps it would have been wise for the Usos not to have argued with him either.
35:30Here he goes again.
35:31And another hip attack.
35:38It's too easy for Solo Sokoa right now.
35:41And now it's Talos' turn.
35:43Things are going to get worse.
35:54Solo Sokoa and Talatanga.
35:56Looking down at Jimmy Uso.
35:58Earlier tonight, the Usos came out to confront Solo and Talatanga.
36:03Delivering a message with everything centered on what's going on with Jacob Fatu and Roman Reigns.
36:07Of course, they will meet at Backlash.
36:09And Solo delivered a message back saying, tell your Tribal Chief, he ain't my Tribal Chief.
36:14And now here they are, tag team action, after also attacking Jacob Fatu and Royce Keyes backstage earlier tonight.
36:22Well, Big Jim, who lost tag goal to the Vision a few weeks back alongside Jay Uso,
36:27is now looking a shadow of his former self, thanks to the beatdown he's received.
36:39How territorial Solo Sokoa is.
36:41To be fair, that is a fair comment from Solo Sokoa.
36:43You're not a SmackDown superstar.
36:45Head back there.
36:46Stop doing Roman's job for him.
36:48And that might all, I was going to say it might have just fired Jimmy up enough.
36:52But behind the referee's back, smart move by Talatanga.
36:56Talatanga has played such a major role over the course of everything we've seen for three hours here in Tulsa,
37:02Oklahoma, Wade.
37:03Well, Talatanga has been pivotal in deciding several matches and brawls for the MFTs over the past six months or
37:09so.
37:09Showing exactly why Solo Sokoa brought him into the...
37:13Oh!
37:13How about the way this guy can move for a nearly seven-footer?
37:17Yeah, seven-foot-tall guys like this are not supposed to be so well-coordinated.
37:23What an asset Talatanga is.
37:26And what a sustained beatdown Jimmy Uso is taking.
37:29It shows all the grit and determination inside the soul of Jimmy Uso, but it's fading rapidly.
37:35And Jay Uso needs him, but Jay Uso may not get the opportunity the way this is looking.
37:41And Jimmy's got to find something deep within him.
37:44And instead, a big clubbing right hand to the back from Talatanga.
37:48Jimmy Uso needs industrial levels of willpower.
37:51Oh, man!
37:52And he might have been snuffed out right there.
37:55Talatanga, hook in the leg.
37:56We're going to put this away.
37:59I mean, Jimmy Uso has just turned into jelly now.
38:02His body simply will not do what he's telling it to.
38:06And Jay gets some.
38:08Now, this is a beatdown.
38:10An absolute beatdown.
38:12And this is where you let the boss, Solo Sakawa, finish the job.
38:18That Samoan spike is lined up.
38:21And he's got a sitting target.
38:24Uh-oh.
38:24Now, Jimmy breaks free for a moment.
38:27Oh, and he sends Solo out to the floor as hard as could be.
38:31Yeah, that was a nasty last one.
38:32Uh-oh.
38:33Things turning around here.
38:34Just getting out of the way.
38:36And Talatanga is dumped out after hitting the post.
38:39Well, getting out of the way is one thing.
38:40Getting over to a tag is another thing entirely.
38:44But the crawl is on.
38:47Jay has regained his position up on the apron.
38:51Jimmy is desperate to get to him.
38:53Talatanga and Solo down.
38:55Now's your chance.
38:56Here comes Jay.
38:59To the outside to take care of Tala.
39:02Fell in the big man, finally.
39:05And now Jay, quick as a cat, up top.
39:09Cross body.
39:12Solo quick to dismiss him.
39:14And main event, Jay Uso has come alive at the right time.
39:18Bearing that right hand.
39:20Delivering a right hand of his own.
39:27Missing that.
39:29Solo was looking for the spinning slam.
39:31Super kick from Jay.
39:34Spear.
39:39And Talatanga makes the save.
39:41Straight out of the playbook of Roman Reigns.
39:43It would have got the job done for this one.
39:45Breaking down in a hurry.
39:49Great super kick from Jay.
39:53Stereo style from the Usos.
39:55Still on his feet.
39:57Takes a lot to get rid of the big man.
40:01And finally crumbling on the floor.
40:06Here comes Big Dole.
40:08A massive right hand.
40:10And perfect timing from Talatanga.
40:13A throat shot to a flying Jay Uso.
40:17Wow, did he get him into the barrier.
40:21And just when they had Talatanga rocked,
40:24finally, immediately bouncing back as the...
40:28Oh!
40:29Big Jim was sent so hard into the steel steps.
40:33A combination of jaw and jaw.
40:35Oh, he's coming our way.
40:36Do whatever you want to be, man.
40:39Talatanga ripping apart our announced asses.
40:46Oh!
40:48Fatu!
40:50Well, Fatu, who was taken out earlier tonight by Talatanga and Solo.
40:56Jacob Fatu arrives on the scene.
41:00They didn't finish the job.
41:02That's the problem with the Samoan werewolf.
41:05Jacob Fatu enraged after being attacked.
41:10Oh, God.
41:11Still steps in home.
41:12Oh!
41:13He cracks him with him.
41:16Jacob Fatu.
41:19The Samoan werewolf.
41:27What are you doing?
41:32I love you, Solo.
41:33Remember that?
41:39Oh!
41:40Talatanga death grip on Solo.
41:43So devastating on Monday.
41:45Well, Solo, here's a pitch for you.
41:50Fatu fly to the outside.
41:52And Talatanga grabs him around the neck.
41:55Caught mid-flight by this massive human being.
41:59And thanks for coming, Jacob.
42:02Oh!
42:03Oh!
42:03And now he's got him with the Talatanga death grip as well.
42:07One way to start.
42:08The bullet for the desk.
42:12Four, two.
42:17Four.
42:27You just cannot stop Jacob Fatu.
42:31Thank you, thank you, thank you.
43:11Thank you, thank you, thank you.
44:40Hey!
44:42Hey!
44:42And if you ain't know, Jacob Batu is all gas!
44:46No breaks with it!
44:48Y'all are me!
44:50Bah!
44:56Batu and Reigns at Backlash, Saturday, May 9th.
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