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00:00When it comes to Roman battling his cousin tonight.
00:03No, I don't believe Roman's feeling anything resembling intimidation,
00:06but I do know that Roman is feeling the pressure.
00:09Beyond being world heavyweight champion, beyond driving WWE into the future,
00:14Roman understands that everything he has worked his entire life for
00:17could slip through his fingers tonight.
00:19Roman may have to go home after this trip and look at his wife,
00:23look at his children and say, I had it all, we had it all, and I lost it.
00:30Roman survived at Backlash, he understood that.
00:33As we mentioned before, when Jacob called Roman out,
00:36he had no choice but to accept this rematch.
00:40And now Fatou, that spinning elbow.
00:45The impact of Fatou, what he talks about.
00:49Oh, there it is!
00:50Oh, no, talking about grip!
00:51And Roman Reigns moving out of harm's way.
00:53Now, a lot of speculation in the last couple of days online
00:56that Jacob Fatou was injured coming into this matchup.
00:59Sure doesn't look like it here tonight, off the suicide dive.
01:03Gonna fooled me.
01:04It looks like the Samoan werewolf is 100% and locked in on the task at hand.
01:12Now the fight outside the ring again.
01:14The official does not have to count here,
01:16because there are no countouts under tribal combat rules.
01:20And now Roman Reigns sent into the barricade just to our left
01:23and out into the WWE fans.
01:27This is all perfectly legal within the confines of tribal combat.
01:35I mean, this place was built for the 2006 ice hockey event at the Winter Olympics.
01:41I don't think they could envision this.
01:42These two men fighting out of the sellout crowd here at an LP arena.
01:54I don't know if Fatou's ever seen a horror movie.
01:57You never run up the stairs.
01:58Well, this could be a scary movie for Fatou tonight.
02:07And look at Roman with the right hands unloading on Fatou.
02:31And it's Roman.
02:32Oh, wait a minute.
02:33Jacob sends Roman right into the railing of the staircase.
02:38Right for the forehead of Reigns.
02:42As this fight continues out of the audience here.
02:47Jacob delivering the trademark Samoan headbutts.
02:51They're being struck with a cinder block each and every time.
02:58Roman trying to shake off the effects of those headbutts.
03:03Not quite sure that Chen knows where he's at.
03:06Roman better solve that problem quickly, because you don't have much time to recover when you're dealing with Jacob Fatou.
03:13And now Roman with some concessions.
03:29Free food for everyone.
03:36And Roman continues to drag Fatou throughout this arena.
03:40Jacob able to counter yet again and again sends Roman into the steal.
03:47Reigns again suffering repeated impacts to his forehead and temples.
03:52Gratensy of the challenger Jacob Fatou.
03:55We promised that this matchup would be brutal, and it has been thus far.
04:01Now making their way back here toward the ringside area.
04:04Roman sent back into the...
04:06Over the barricade into the floor.
04:08Into the timekeeper's area now is Fatou.
04:14Make sure what he's looking for.
04:19Well, that was directed at the official Jason Ayers.
04:24Listen, this is what Jacob Fatou has to do.
04:27He has to remain relentless.
04:29Continue to pour the punishment onto the OTC.
04:32We won't let go!
04:35We won't let go!
04:37This is what you're doing!
04:39We won't let go!
04:41Headbutt once again right between the eyes of the tribal chief.
04:45Fatou barking at Roman Reigns.
04:59Look at those eyes.
05:01You called them feral earlier on.
05:03Great description.
05:04And look at this Roman now!
05:06Roman came around the side and caught Fatou.
05:08Jacob took just a little too much time.
05:12Luxury never afforded when you're dealing with the tribal chief, Roman Reigns.
05:33Roman, as always, so methodical in each and every move.
05:38And he's also going to give this Italian crowd what they were asking for.
05:41And Jacob from behind as Roman pulled the table out from under the ring.
05:48Unfortunately for Roman, now the table is at the disposal of Jacob Fatou.
05:56Like, this guy needs weapons.
05:58The man is a weapon.
06:01And Roman now back to his feet, dropping Jacob.
06:04Roman! Roman! Roman! Roman! Roman! Roman! Simon!
06:25Not entirely sure what Roman is attempting to cook up with the table!
06:29But it took a bit too much time, and it allowed Fatou to recover.
06:31Now he bounces the head of the table's head off the steel steps
06:35and drives Roman's shoulder first into the steps on the other side.
06:40And now it's Reigns writhing in pain again.
06:43You saw the elbow.
06:44The elbow has a pad on it, Corey, I believe from a previous injury.
06:48And Jacob starts to focus on it now.
06:50I believe it was damaged several weeks back
06:52when Roman was driven through our announce table on Monday Night Raw.
06:55Either that or when he was driven through the barricade,
06:58both times courtesy of the Samoan werewolf.
07:03And now Fatou placing the steps back into the ring.
07:08Again, anything goes under tribal combat rules.
07:15Roman sent back into the ring.
07:26I try to tell Roman, I try to tell your fucking ass.
07:30Now he's talking to himself.
07:32That's not a good sign.
07:33Roman, though, with the right hand, drives Jacob back outside the ring.
07:38The scariest thing about Jacob Fatou, Cole, is that Jacob believes he is in the right.
07:43Jacob sees no fault in his actions.
07:45Jacob is simply trying to take what he believes he is entitled to.
07:49That being the seat at the head of the table.
07:51And make a better life for his family and everyone around him.
07:54And now Roman Reigns with those steps.
07:56Oh, God!
07:58Jacob Fatou!
07:59And Fatou may be out!
08:04Roman just dropped those heavy steel steps on the skull of Fatou.
08:11Listen to the impact of the diamond plate connecting with the forehead of Jacob Fatou.
08:38Roman lining up Fatou with a drive-by, driving Jacob headfirst off the post.
08:50Oh, Reigns is...
08:52Oh, Reigns is...
08:56Listen to this.
08:58And Reigns right now trying to teach Jacob a lesson.
09:02And those are back-to-back impacts that would crush a normal man's skull.
09:06First the ring stares, then the ring post.
09:12Roman verbally berating his cousin while inflicting more punishment.
09:17Well, what's the old adage?
09:18If you step up to the king, you better not miss.
09:21And Roman reigns now with a clothesline.
09:24And here comes the champ.
09:29Big clothesline knocks down Jacob.
09:31Big clothesline knocks down Jacob.
09:59Alphatou.
10:14Roman Reigns locked and loaded.
10:18Measuring his man with a Superman punch.
10:21Jacob able to duck underneath and Alphatou delivering the right hands to the champion.
10:30Jacob telegraphed it, but that kick did nothing to Samoan Werewolf except fire him up.
10:36There's the Senton to Reigns.
10:40This is what he means when he says, all gas, no brakes.
10:44Splash in the corner.
10:57Headbutt.
11:00Back it on up.
11:02We mentioned Umaga earlier tonight.
11:09There's something wrong with him.
11:13Say whatever you will at your own risk, Michael Cole.
11:15Jacob Fatou may be the new...
11:17Oh!
11:17Superman punch off the pop-up cover.
11:20Fatou has to kick it, too.
11:23About to say, Jacob may be the new world heavyweight champion on Monday Night Raw.
11:29But right then and there, Roman Reigns able to turn the tides, if only momentarily, with a Superman punch from
11:37midair.
11:41Critical moment in this match.
11:44Roman sits up, trying to feed off this capacity crowd here tonight.
12:01Kick!
12:02Roman Reigns with a spear was intercepted.
12:05Jacob caught him right between the eyes.
12:07Tongue and death grip.
12:08Tongue and death grip.
12:10Fatou trying to lock it in.
12:12This is what Roman had to avoid tonight.
12:16And now Roman could be fading.
12:18Cutting the breath off to the lungs of Roman Reigns.
12:23Shutting the air out.
12:24The champion down to a knee.
12:27Roman's fading.
12:28Reigns is fading fast.
12:33Roman, though, trying to fight back.
12:35Get back to a vertical base.
12:37Reigns back up.
12:38Trying to create some sort of separation.
12:41But still locked in with the death grip as Fatou.
12:45And Roman now sent over the ropes to the floor.
12:50And here comes Fatou.
12:52And he's met with a Superman punch.
12:54Stomping Fatou in his tracks.
13:18Our official Jason Ayers checking on both competitors,
13:21making sure they're both still fit for combat.
13:26And Fatou underneath the ring,
13:30dragging himself out as he
13:33tries to get back into this match.
13:52What is Reigns thinking here?
13:56He's got Jacob exactly where he wants him.
14:11Looked at a kendo stick, looked at a chair.
14:13And now, I believe that's a, is that a toolbox?
14:16It sure is.
14:17And we have seen the type of damage
14:21toolboxes are capable of within the confines of WWE.
14:25And Reigns now, Roman Reigns with a toolbox to the hand.
14:29Trying to break the hand of Fatou.
14:32Break the hand of Fatou.
14:34Take away the time.
14:36You can't do shit with it now, can you?
14:38You can't do nothing with it now, can you?
14:41What strategy by the tribal chief?
14:43You're absolutely right, Cole.
14:45That was Roman's intent to damage the hand of Jacob Fatou
14:49such that it's rendered unusable.
14:53Oh my God, that was gross.
14:56Fatou was, was writhing in pain.
14:58He may have a broken hand, a broken wrist.
15:05And again, he, he, he can, he can get no grip on it again.
15:08The attack on the right hand of Fatou.
15:12Jacob Fatou, screaming in pain.
15:18Man, what strategy by the champion.
15:21Neutralized Fatou's greatest weapon.
15:22Brilliant strategy by the OTC.
15:25Yeah, tried to stay away from the grip.
15:26That's grip wasn't able to.
15:28And Reigns said, forget it, I'm going to take it out now.
15:30Not allow him to use it again in this match.
15:38Unfortunately, Cole, right now,
15:40Jacob Fatou is a wounded animal.
15:42His back is against the wall.
15:45Everything is at stake for the Samoan werewolf.
15:47What will he do in this moment?
15:49Or is this the beginning of the end for Jacob Fatou?
15:52And this is where Roman Reigns is so dangerous.
15:55You see him setting up the table.
15:57Reigns in complete control now of a wounded.
16:00Jacob Fatou, as he continues to put pressure on the injured right hand.
16:28And look how Reigns has gone for the spear.
16:30Good God.
16:31Fatou just colliding with Reigns.
16:34The champ down in the corner.
16:35And where is Fatou getting the second wind?
16:38Jacob Fatou has risked everything in his life for this moment, for this match, for the opportunity to become the
16:46head of the table.
16:47I don't know where it's coming from, but Jacob Fatou has it in abundance.
16:51Oh, no, look where Roman Reigns is perched.
16:54Jacob Fatou is now rolled out of the ring.
16:56Roman Reigns was in this position a couple of weeks back on Monday Night Raw.
17:07Yeah!
17:08And Jacob Fatou, with a full head of steam, met by a Superman, punched by Reigns.
17:15I think Fatou was trying to drive Reigns through the barricade again.
17:18You're absolutely right.
17:19Jacob Fatou wanted to go full Samoan bulldozer at the expense of Roman Reigns.
17:24But Roman was able to fend it off.
17:30An exhausted, physically beaten up champion, as is the challenger, the number one contender.
17:46And Roman with a spear through the barricade!
17:52Payback for Reigns!
18:06Paul, what damage did Roman inflict upon himself, delivering this spear?
18:10He clutched at his right shoulder immediately.
18:13And now sending Jacob back into the ring.
18:15That's where the pinfall or submission has to take place.
18:17And Roman Reigns understands that.
18:19And he could have Fatou, dead to rights here.
18:25Spear!
18:27Cover!
18:30Fatou kicks out at two and a half!
18:47The action in this one has been non-stop since the opening bell.
18:53Both men refusing to relent, looking to destroy one another.
18:58There's Roman putting Jacob Fatou through the barricade with a thunderous spear.
19:04And then as Roman delivered what he believed was the kill shot, Jacob Fatou shocks everyone by surviving.
19:18You think I need help to beat you?
19:21You think I need help to beat you?
19:22You don't see the muscles out here?
19:24You don't see the twins coming in?
19:26You don't see the twins coming in?
19:27I don't need any fucking shit.
19:28I've been beating everybody's ass my whole career.
19:33I've never needed anyone.
19:35I do this because I love you guys.
19:37You think I need the buckle, huh?
19:39That's your excuse, huh?
19:41That's your excuse.
19:42Roman said, you think I need the buckle.
19:44That's how he ended up winning the match at Backlash.
19:47And once again, exposing the steel turnbuckle as Reigns.
19:51OPC! OPC! OPC! OPC! OPC! OPC!
19:58Exposing yet another corner buckle.
20:01Again, the official can do nothing about it.
20:06Roman adamant right now.
20:08He doesn't need anyone's help.
20:11Three of the four turnbuckles have been exposed by the tribal chief.
20:16Well, that eats it, Roman.
20:17So many people believe that Roman Reigns would have never survived four years as champion.
20:21And it wasn't with help from outsiders.
20:23Roman Reigns...
20:24Oh, no!
20:24Target death grip again!
20:26Jacob Fatu!
20:27But again, the injured right hand does not allow him to put it in.
20:32And Roman Reigns, Superman punch.
20:34You saw the smile cross his face.
20:36But Fatu's still on his feet and still fired up.
20:38And Reigns can't believe it.
20:40And another Superman punch.
20:41And Jacob Fatu is still on his feet.
20:46Off the exposed steel buckle.
20:49Into the other corner.
20:51Like deja vu for Jacob Fatu!
20:53Spear by Fatu!
20:54Spear by Fatu!
20:56Hook of the leg!
20:57Roman survives!
20:59Unreal!
21:06First, the exposed steel skirt turnbuckle twice.
21:12And somehow Fatu manages to muster the power to deliver a spear to Roman.
21:20And it's Jacob Fatu back to his feet first.
21:25And he is scary.
21:26What a frightening individual.
21:27The amount of punishment this man has been able to suffer.
21:30Top rope went for the mighty moonsault.
21:32Nobody home.
21:34Roman rolled out of harm's way.
21:38Disastrous landing for the challenger.
21:48Looking for a spear again.
21:50Pop-up Samoan.
21:52A pop-up Samoan.
21:54And now Jacob has Roman Reigns in the drop zone.
21:58Mighty moonsault connects.
22:03New champion.
22:04New champion.
22:06Not quite.
22:09Jacob, that was, as Roman kicked out, he got the low blow.
22:14I wouldn't see a different angle, but I think we've seen that classic tribal chief.
22:19Yeah, Roman Reigns, that was his MO back when he was the champion over four years.
22:24Not sure if he got it or not.
22:26But it was hard for us to see at this angle, and presumably it was desperation.
22:31It was an attempt to kick out.
22:33Either way, perfectly legal in tribal combat.
22:37Cover by Fatu.
22:39Yes, and Roman Reigns did deliver the low blow, which has helped him survive on a number of occasions.
22:46Roman Reigns going back to the well tonight.
22:49All is fair in love and tribal combat.
22:56But it also shows cracks in the armor of the tribal chief.
23:00A bit of desperation from Roman Reigns at this point.
23:03Yeah, Roman cannot believe that he hasn't put Fatu away yet.
23:07He's hit him with everything in his arsenal.
23:15You can see Fatu wince each and every time he fires a right hand.
23:19Thanks to the damage inflicted by his opponent.
23:28Oh, Tonga death grip.
23:30Roman Reigns got caught.
23:32Fatu with a Tonga death grip locked in.
23:37And Roman able to break it and drive him head first into the exposed steel turnbuckle again.
23:43Oh, my God.
23:44Reigns has lost it.
23:49And again, the damage to the right hand has caught Fatu here.
23:57Roman spear through the table, which explodes in the ring.
24:13How the hell is Fatu back on his feet?
24:16Roman can't believe it either.
24:18How is this man back on his feet?
24:22Another spear by Reigns.
24:24Cover.
24:27Roman Reigns with the win.
24:30And he retains.
24:32Here is your winner and still the world heavyweight champion, the OTC.
24:43The Samoan.
24:44Roman Reigns.
24:48The Samoan werewolf has been neutered.
24:51He's been domesticated at the hands of the still head of the table.
24:58The still world champion, Roman Reigns.
25:23And what a match, Corey, what a match.
25:26Tribal combat lived up to the hype and then some.
25:30Roman Reigns will wake up tomorrow here in Turin knowing he was in the fight of his life.
25:37With everything on the line, Roman Reigns had to dig deep to find God mode.
25:43But once again, it was engaged and it helped Reigns get past the challenge of his own flesh and blood.
25:51The mighty Samoan werewolf, Jacob Fatu tonight in Italy.
25:57And now we turn our attention and turn in Italy to tomorrow night and Monday Night Raw.
26:06Because Jacob Fatu must acknowledge Roman Reigns as the Usos appear to be doing here at this moment with the
26:18Ula Fala in hand.
26:19Jacob Fatu must, in Roman's words, serve him, work for him, and love him.
26:30Tomorrow night, Jacob Fatu must do his tribal service and pay homage to the head of the table, the world
26:40heavyweight champion, the original tribal chief.
27:00But he is with the Ula Fala in the calcades with the Ula Fala in order, the original tribal chief.
27:02And he also has a place to be doing here at the Ula Fala in the shortened schedule, and he
27:03stands up on the same basis to the Ula Fala in order, and the Ula Fala.
27:04And the battle of the Ula Fala has done and he remains a good party named after the security at
27:04the peace of the Ula Fala.
27:05The Ula Fala, the Ula Fala, the Ula Fala, and the Ula Fala in order of the Ula Fala in
27:10order of the Ula Fala.
27:15Oh, my God.
27:44What are we doing?
27:46I got something for him, too.
28:00And now Jacob Batu must fall in line.
28:38Come on.
28:55Now they know who the head of the table is, who the captain of the ship is, QB1, Mr. Travel
29:05Chief.
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