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00:00:08Then, now, forever, together,
00:00:33and then, now, forever, together,
00:00:33for the first time in three and a half years,
00:00:35Friday Night Smackdown comes to you live
00:00:38from the Texas Gulf Coast town of Corpus Christi.
00:00:41We're at the Hilliard Center tonight
00:00:42on the banks of the Corpus Christi Bay,
00:00:45and we have high stakes this evening.
00:00:48Alexa Bliss won the Money in the Bank in 2018,
00:00:51tonight that changed her career tonight.
00:00:53She hopes to qualify for this year's event.
00:00:56Her two opponents have never been in Money in the Bank,
00:00:59including the Storm Jade Cargill,
00:01:01but she vows this is her year.
00:01:04So does the Women's United States Champion,
00:01:07JC Jade, Jade, Jade, Alexa,
00:01:10in a triple threat tonight.
00:01:12The Men's United States Champion is Trick Williams,
00:01:15looking to qualify tonight for his first ever
00:01:18Money in the Bank, as is this man,
00:01:21the Triple-A World Cruiserweight Champion,
00:01:23and the spectacular Ray Phoenix, and the Viper.
00:01:28Randy Fork, a former Money in the Bank winner.
00:01:32He hopes to punch his ticket to New Orleans later on tonight.
00:01:36Also tonight, we have a brand new, undisputed WWE Champion.
00:01:45It is our main event in Mexico City.
00:01:48The undisputed WWE Championship is on the line.
00:01:53The challenger Sami Zayn finally has an opportunity to win back the championship.
00:01:57You stole it from me, Punk, and tonight I dig back the WWE Championship.
00:02:06Punk has been highly irritated by Sami Zayn over the past several weeks.
00:02:12Well, that may be payback time for the championship.
00:02:15And now Punk favoring the knee a bit.
00:02:21Punk's gonna have to dig down deep in this one.
00:02:23With the chips all down, Zayn Punk keeps swinging.
00:02:30And look who's here, Johnny Gargano.
00:02:33Gargano wants to Zayn win because he's gonna get a title opportunity.
00:02:40Oh, look at Candice LeRae.
00:02:42He had a club device, and Sami's tapping, but the official didn't see it.
00:02:50Go to sleep by Punk.
00:02:52Kevin Owens, Kevin Owens, Owens with the title.
00:02:57Oh, my God, Owens just inadvertently hit Punk.
00:03:01You sure about that?
00:03:04Hit Sami Zayn with a low blow to KO.
00:03:08Punk has no clue where he is.
00:03:11A luma kick by Sami Zayn.
00:03:17Sami Zayn wins the WWE title.
00:03:20You gotta be kidding me.
00:03:23Justice prevails under the most questionable of circumstances.
00:03:30Sami Zayn wins his second WWE Championship.
00:03:41And you are looking live at the Hilliard Center at Corpus Christi, Texas in the ring.
00:03:47SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis to kick off SmackDown.
00:03:53Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to SmackDown Live from Corpus Christi, Texas.
00:04:00Now, folks, sometimes in my job, you have to deal with people who just rub you the wrong way.
00:04:11But you dig deep, you put on a smile, and you be professional.
00:04:16And with that in mind, and per his never ending over the top request,
00:04:22allow me to introduce to you the new WWE Champion Sami Zayn.
00:05:07Well, Corey, the man who believes there is, there is finally justice for Sami.
00:05:16Some people believe Sami Zayn is polarizing.
00:05:20Some think Sami Zayn is downright abrasive.
00:05:23But one thing you cannot deny is the fact that Sami Zayn always finds a way to survive.
00:06:02Well...
00:06:27Is that funny to you, Nick?
00:06:29That's funny to you, them booing me like that?
00:06:34Yeah, we're gonna address that in one second, all right?
00:06:38I'm gonna get to you next.
00:06:42I know how much it must have hurt you to do that warm yet slightly disingenuous introduction.
00:06:50It must kill you to have to say that out loud, doesn't it, Nick?
00:06:53I'm gonna get to you next week, undisputed WWE Champion, Sami Zayn.
00:07:05Well, it sure feels good coming out of my mouth.
00:07:12And here's the thing, I gotta be honest, I'm a little surprised at the reaction here in Corpus Christi tonight.
00:07:23I mean what I say, I say what I mean.
00:07:26When I said justice for Sami was never just about me, I meant it.
00:07:32Justice for Sami was about justice for all.
00:07:40Even the ones right now that are booing, whether you realize this or not, I fight for you.
00:07:48Justice for you.
00:07:49This is justice for you.
00:07:52Do you understand?
00:07:55This is a symbol of hope and perseverance for millions of people around the world.
00:08:01And I'm sorry if you don't get that.
00:08:04One day maybe you will.
00:08:06But justice has been served.
00:08:08And this right here is what it looks like.
00:08:30I get it, I get it.
00:08:32You're not used to actually having a champion with a strong sense of morality.
00:08:36But guess what?
00:08:38And Nick, this pertains to you.
00:08:40This is something you should understand.
00:08:41Because justice is not the sole core tenant of my moral belief system.
00:08:47I also believe very strongly in equality.
00:08:53Equality.
00:08:54Which means when you have all these other top WWE superstars knocking on your door,
00:09:01asking for championship opportunities.
00:09:04I expect you to treat them equally with the way you treated me.
00:09:10The way you put obstacle after obstacle.
00:09:14The way you constantly stepped in my way.
00:09:16You did everything you could to block me.
00:09:18I expect equality.
00:09:31You did everything you could to block me.
00:09:51His wife, Johnny Gargano, Candice Michelle, Candice LeRae, Johnny Gargano,
00:09:56a hero to regular boys all around the globe.
00:10:00You miss me?
00:10:06I'm going to hear from her, I know.
00:10:08Johnny Wrestling, ladies and gentlemen.
00:10:11Johnny.
00:10:12Hey, Johnny, hey, listen.
00:10:14I got to tell you from the bottom of my heart,
00:10:16I could not have been out here celebrating this championship without the two of you.
00:10:21It means the world to me that you're out here.
00:10:23Sammy, we wouldn't miss it for the world.
00:10:29But there is one other reason why we're out here.
00:10:35If you remember last week, we had a deal.
00:10:40If we come out there and help you with Punk and you become WWE champion,
00:10:45I'm first in line for a title shot, and I'm out here to collect.
00:10:55Johnny, I don't want to split hairs here with you, but we never made a deal.
00:11:00You said, you said you were first in line.
00:11:04Hang on just a damn second.
00:11:05Hang on.
00:11:06Sammy, you made a promise to me.
00:11:09Johnny, all I said is that I would take care of you, and I will take care of you.
00:11:13You'll take care of me.
00:11:14I'll take care of you.
00:11:15And take care of me then.
00:11:16You're out here.
00:11:17I'm out here.
00:11:18You're the champion.
00:11:19I'm first in line.
00:11:21So how about Sammy Zane versus Johnny Wrestling for the WWE Championship tonight
00:11:29in Corpus Christi?
00:11:33Okay.
00:11:34Whoa.
00:11:35Look, Johnny, I don't know what's going on between you two.
00:11:39That's not my concern.
00:11:40But the fact of the matter is, he might be the champion, but he doesn't make championship matches.
00:11:46I do.
00:11:49That's what I was trying to tell you, Johnny.
00:11:52That's what I was trying to tell you.
00:11:53It's not totally up to me.
00:11:55I have to deal with him.
00:11:58You understand?
00:12:01And to be quite honest, Johnny, you had a championship match a couple of weeks ago in your hometown.
00:12:08Now, as far as I'm concerned, the man I consider to be next in line is actually not here tonight.
00:12:15And that man is CM Punk.
00:12:35You need to keep the fucking control.
00:12:37You need to keep the fucking control.
00:12:39You need to keep the fucking control.
00:12:47You mentioned Gargano playing a hand in Sami Zayn, becoming WWE Champion intentionally or
00:12:53otherwise.
00:12:54The same is true for Kevin Owens.
00:12:57It was Owens who tattooed CM Punk with the title.
00:13:14Nick, if we're talking about people that deserve title matches, I think you're looking at
00:13:22someone.
00:13:23No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no,
00:13:27I know
00:13:28what you're trying to do, Kevin.
00:13:29Kevin, Johnny is next, okay?
00:13:32No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:13:38Excuse me a minute.
00:13:43Nick, Nick, Nick, hey!
00:13:45As I was saying.
00:13:47Okay, hold on, hold on.
00:13:48I know what you're going to say.
00:13:50All right, I'm going to tell you the same thing I told him.
00:13:53He doesn't make championship matches, you don't make championship matches, I do.
00:13:56and after what you did last week i'm sorry i can't reward bad behavior it's just the way
00:14:01you don't reward bad are you high we don't reward bad behavior kev this idiot screwed up hey nick
00:14:09this idiot screwed up how many smackdown main events over the last few weeks to get that title
00:14:14match last week three four maybe even correct that's true right nick yeah remember the triple
00:14:21threat gunther myself finn balor the triple threat match went to a no contest somehow because of that
00:14:29idiot right there that's also true and nick let's not forget that this whole mess started
00:14:37when he cost me the wwe title in my match in toronto
00:14:46that's true again not to mention the fact that he is an arrogant jackass
00:14:56well i can't argue with that one and to be quite frank with you yes that has got me thinking
00:15:02hey nick there's nothing to think about here what the hell are you trying to do here you think i
00:15:07don't see what's going on here you think i don't see it i know what you did to me last
00:15:12time throwing
00:15:13cm punk the last time i won the wwe championship throwing cm punk at me at the last minute is
00:15:18that
00:15:18what you that is that what you think you're gonna do here is that what you think is going on
00:15:22here
00:15:23nick because i'm telling you right now i'm the champion and i am not having that again do you
00:15:28understand understand this get your hands off me now
00:15:39maybe i have to say this for the third time you don't make matches he doesn't make matches
00:15:45i make the matches and you know i was really on the fence about this whole thing
00:15:51but then you just made this decision real easy for me champ
00:15:55so lace them up tight because you're defending the wwe championship against kevin owens tonight
00:16:03in corpus christi
00:16:08oh champ that last rain that was nine days let's see if we can get past seven
00:16:20let's go sammy zade kevin owens for the undisputed wwe championship live tonight and sammy's living
00:16:40i put my hands on you i shouldn't
00:16:42fine you can't do this
00:16:44okay
00:16:44that was it
00:16:45yeah
00:16:46yeah
00:16:47yeah
00:16:51yeah
00:16:52yeah
00:17:15Randy Orton telling the champ, keep it warm for me, I'm coming after number 15.
00:17:25The following contest is scheduled for one call and is the men's Money in the Bank qualified, introducing first, from
00:17:33St. Louis, Missouri, playing in at 275 pounds, the Viper, Randy Orton!
00:17:48An electric night on Friday night SmackDown.
00:17:54Orton wants another shot in the championship.
00:17:57Hey, win Money in the Bank.
00:17:59Orton looks to qualify.
00:18:00Triple Gret Action, live next.
00:18:11We welcome you live to the Big Easy, Bourbon Street, New Orleans.
00:18:18What on earth are we going to see?
00:18:22The opportunity of a big time.
00:18:25You've got to be kidding me!
00:18:28Ladies and gentlemen, this is what Money in the Bank is all about!
00:18:32Go, man!
00:18:33Go, man!
00:18:38Good luck to the top!
00:18:41Go, man!
00:18:55Go, man!
00:18:55Go, man!
00:18:56Go, man!
00:19:01An historic record setting week for WWE in South America and Mexico.
00:19:05First, Aikido, Ecuador.
00:19:07We brought down the house in Bogota, Colombia.
00:19:10On to Buenos Aires, Argentina.
00:19:13And then to Santiago, Chile.
00:19:16The homeland of Stephanie Baccarat.
00:19:18And a match available exclusively at Club WWE.
00:19:21Steph versus Lynn Morgan for the world title.
00:19:24Becky Lynch, the special guest referee.
00:19:26And talk about a celebration for La Primera and her homeland.
00:19:36Then the madness would continue throughout Mexico.
00:19:40Starting in Guadalajara.
00:19:42With a live event followed by Monterey.
00:19:45Prior to the Mexico City takeover.
00:19:49Three colossal shows over four nights.
00:19:52Beginning with SmackDown on Friday.
00:19:54Which saw a brand new WWE Champion crowned in Sami Zayn.
00:19:59Followed on Sunday by night two of the historic Triple Mania event.
00:20:05Which witnessed La Catalina become the new Reina de Reinas champion.
00:20:09And then in the main event, El Grande Americano.
00:20:12Would outlast Dirty Dominic Mysterio.
00:20:16To claim the Triple A Mega Championship.
00:20:19We would then punctuate the tour with Monday Night Raw, The Next Night.
00:20:25Which would play host to a historic night.
00:20:29Punctuated by Roman Reigns defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Mexico City's own Penta.
00:20:36In a matchup that has the entire sports entertainment universe still buzzing.
00:20:42Allow me on behalf of WWE to say gracias por todo Mexico.
00:20:49Ladies and gentlemen, breaking news from moments ago.
00:20:53For the first time ever in WWE, not counting NXT,
00:20:57Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens will battle for the undisputed WWE Championship live tonight.
00:21:09And there is Rey Fenix, the Triple A World Cruiserweight Champion who, I believe, stole the show at Triple Mania.
00:21:18More on that in just a bit.
00:21:20Looking to qualify tonight for Money in the Bank.
00:21:26And Money in the Bank is presented by Chase Freedom.
00:21:29The official credit card of Money in the Bank.
00:21:32And by the new first-person action horror survival game.
00:21:36Clive Barker's Hellraiser Revival.
00:21:51Go that dream!
00:21:53Go that dream!
00:21:55Go that dream!
00:21:57Go that dream!
00:21:57Go that dream!
00:21:59Go that dream!
00:22:01Go that dream!
00:22:03Go that dream!
00:22:13And there are both, accompanied by the self-proclaimed best man to ever breathe,
00:22:19Lil Yachty from Columbia, South Carolina,
00:22:22laying in at 250 pounds.
00:22:25He is the United States Champion!
00:22:29Trick Williams!
00:22:31Trick Williams!
00:22:32Well, thanks to Lil Yachty lasting five minutes with Baron Corbin at Sunday night's main event,
00:22:37Trick Williams went on to take the United States Championship from Baron Corbin.
00:22:42Well, Corey Williams thought that he had Corbin in his rear view mirror.
00:22:47Well, that wasn't the case last week.
00:22:49Big mistake, huge.
00:22:51As Lil Yachty was making his entrance to join Trick Williams.
00:22:56Enter Baron Corbin, the nomad who had attacked Yachty, but wasn't done there.
00:23:03Corbin would return moments later, grandishing a kendo stick to drop Trick and Yachty yet again.
00:23:09Baron Corbin may have lost the United States Championship, but got the last laugh last week.
00:23:16So here's the situation, an opportunity to qualify for the Money in the Bank ladder match three weeks from tomorrow
00:23:23in New Orleans.
00:23:24In that matchup, a briefcase with a contract inside that you can cash in any time over a year for
00:23:31an opportunity at a championship.
00:23:33You climb the ladder, grab the briefcase, and you become Mr. Money in the Bank.
00:23:39A field of six in that matchup already for Monday Night Raw.
00:23:43Javon Evans and Braun Breaker have qualified.
00:23:45One of these three men will join the field tonight.
00:23:48And, Corey, triple trick rules tonight in this matchup.
00:23:51First superstar to gain, pinfall or submission, will be declared victorious and punched their ticket to New Orleans.
00:23:56And the Viper right off of the opening bell, wasting no time, removing Phoenix from the equation.
00:24:02Yeah, Randy Orton, a 14-time world champion, understands the importance of Money in the Bank.
00:24:06He would win back in 2013, and he would go in to cash in for the WWE Championship in SummerSlam
00:24:14that year.
00:24:16Ray Phoenix, what a night at Triple Mania.
00:24:18Ray Phoenix successfully defended his Triple-A World Cruiserweight Championship in a fatal four-way with Nathan Fraser, Jack Cartwheel,
00:24:25and Mini Vakingo.
00:24:27Talk about creating buzz and making waves industry-wide.
00:24:31Or shoulder first to the post, and now Tripp Williams tries to take advantage.
00:24:35Up over the top to the floor.
00:24:37Ray Phoenix, for all of his success, is arguably having the best year of his career.
00:24:40And Phoenix now taking out Williams.
00:24:44Ray Phoenix has been on quite the role over the past few months, Corey.
00:24:47When Phoenix captured the Cruiserweight Championship, he vowed to be a fighting champion, shoulders down.
00:24:53And a kick out by Williams after the moonsault.
00:24:56Randy Orton has five times in his career, but in the Money in the Bank ladder match,
00:25:02Phoenix, Tripp Williams looking to qualify for their first Money in the Bank ladder match ever.
00:25:08Tripp launching Phoenix into the heavens, and I think Phoenix might owe Tripp a couple bucks.
00:25:18The current United States Champion in his second rank.
00:25:23As for a great Phoenix, just looking to survive at this juncture in the matchup.
00:25:28Phoenix, a former Triple-A Mega Champion, and congratulations to the new champ,
00:25:34El Ronde Americano.
00:25:36And Williams now sending Phoenix over the top rope to the floor.
00:25:40Uh-oh.
00:25:40Randy Orton now drops Phoenix on our announce desk.
00:25:47Classic Orton offense, taking out the Triple-A World Cruiserweight Champion.
00:25:51And look out, Tripp.
00:25:52And Tripp will suffer the same fate.
00:25:58Randy Orton.
00:25:59Oh, Yachty, I take a step back.
00:26:04I think we know how this ends, Cole.
00:26:08Careful, Yachty.
00:26:10Oh-oh.
00:26:10Orton went to the eyes.
00:26:13And will Yachty suffer the same fate as Phoenix and Tripp?
00:26:19Randy Orton rolling.
00:26:31And we are back live on Friday night's qualifying matchup for the men's Money in the Bank ladder match.
00:26:37Three weeks from tomorrow in New Orleans.
00:26:39Already qualifying.
00:26:41Javon Evans and Braun Breaker from Monday Night Raw.
00:26:43Raw will have their final qualifying matchup this coming Monday.
00:26:47SmackDown looking to send their first entry into the Money in the Bank field.
00:26:53Randy Orton is mentioned it a few moments ago, Corey, just on this quest to win a 15th World Championship,
00:27:01which would put him third place all time behind Flair and Cena.
00:27:06Third place all by himself, that would be.
00:27:08Orton in search of the rarefied air.
00:27:10Dropped Phoenix with a right.
00:27:12Now Tripp Williams in a precarious position, trapped in the clutches of the Viper.
00:27:18Randy Orton now, perhaps looking for a superplex.
00:27:22Ray Phoenix launches himself to the top.
00:27:24Oh!
00:27:25Everybody down!
00:27:27Incredible athleticism by Phoenix!
00:27:30This could be Phoenix's moment!
00:27:32The cruiserweight champion!
00:27:34Rock splash!
00:27:35Cover!
00:27:37One, two, three, four!
00:27:38Randy just kicks out at two and a half!
00:27:42That has got to be frustrating for Ray Phoenix.
00:27:50Wharton with a little too much left in the tank.
00:27:53Phoenix now with a few valuable moments to re-strategize his game.
00:27:57Yeah, magical night tonight on Friday Night SmackDown.
00:27:59You see it in the left-hand corner of your screen.
00:28:02The breaking news from earlier on.
00:28:03Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens, the battle for the WWE Championship.
00:28:07Plus, the women's Money in the Bank qualifying matchup later on tonight.
00:28:11One of those three women will join Lola Vice and Sol Ruka as the Raw qualifiers.
00:28:19Randy Orton.
00:28:20No!
00:28:21Uses Phoenix as a weapon.
00:28:27And Randy, is any Phoenix what you thought?
00:28:29Oh, good night!
00:28:33Bounced off the ropes and delivered a kick to the jaw of the Viper.
00:28:40And Phoenix is such a joy to watch.
00:28:44That's just the United States champion with a kick in the corner.
00:28:47Oh!
00:28:48And Orton with a clothesline.
00:28:49And one to Williams.
00:28:51And Randy's starting to feel it.
00:28:53Power slam!
00:28:58And one to Tripp!
00:29:12Trick doesn't want to be there.
00:29:16And Phoenix, goodbye amigo!
00:29:20To the face of Orton!
00:29:21The Vipers down!
00:29:23Can Phoenix capitalize?
00:29:27Could this be Ray Phoenix's night?
00:29:32Randy, three quarters of the way across the rank.
00:29:36That is a lot of ground to cover.
00:29:38And Trick Williams sends Phoenix to the floor.
00:29:41And Trick, that spin kick right in the face of Orton to advance to New Orleans.
00:29:47Randy kicks out that cyclone boot from Trick Williams almost put Orton away.
00:29:59Trick now channeling his inner Booker.
00:30:06Ray Phoenix back into the fray.
00:30:09Oh, Poison Rana!
00:30:11Here's the cover!
00:30:12Hook of the leg and a kick out by Trick!
00:30:15Phoenix is all over the place!
00:30:19Kick to the face!
00:30:21Williams is down!
00:30:27How does Ray Phoenix come up with this offense?
00:30:29No idea, but Phoenix needs to capitalize quick.
00:30:32Time is of the essence!
00:30:33Top rope!
00:30:33RKO!
00:30:35From out of nowhere!
00:30:37Trick shot!
00:30:38Trick shot!
00:30:39Cover on Phoenix!
00:30:42Williams with the win!
00:30:46Here is your winner, Trick Williams!
00:30:51Trick Williams took advantage, Corey, after the RKO to Phoenix by Orton.
00:30:55The Viper lying in wait, able to catch his prey in the form of Ray Phoenix.
00:31:03But instead, it's Trick Williams who feasts tonight.
00:31:10Ray Phoenix was looking for something spectacular to put Orton down.
00:31:16Instead, met with an RKO, but Trick Williams, right place, right time.
00:31:23Trick shot!
00:31:24And Trick Willie is headed to the Big Easy and could be your next Mr. Money in the Bank.
00:31:31He joins Braun Breaker and Javon Evans.
00:31:34Three spots remain in the men's Money in the Bank ladder match.
00:31:42I don't know what you expected to happen.
00:31:45You know what I expected to happen.
00:31:46I don't know why it didn't happen.
00:31:47I told you, I told you you probably ended up disappointed.
00:31:49You probably ended up disappointed, and I...
00:31:50Do you see what's going on?
00:31:52Huh?
00:31:53They're trying to do it again.
00:31:55They're trying to, they're trying to take my title from me again!
00:31:58You see what's going on?
00:32:01Never mind me.
00:32:02Hey, do you see what they did to Johnny?
00:32:04You see what he said to you, Johnny?
00:32:06He said, you already got your title match.
00:32:07You don't deserve it.
00:32:08You're not even on the list of upcoming contenders.
00:32:11That's, that's crap, man.
00:32:13That's crap.
00:32:13I, you do deserve it, Johnny.
00:32:15I think you deserve it.
00:32:16I swear.
00:32:17And look, maybe I'm sorry.
00:32:18We got our wires crossed last week.
00:32:19I didn't understand.
00:32:20You totally deserve it, Johnny.
00:32:22And I, I'll work on it.
00:32:23I will work on all this, okay?
00:32:24I will, I will get it for you.
00:32:26I will get it for you.
00:32:27But Johnny.
00:32:29I cannot lose the time after seven days.
00:32:32I cannot go through that again.
00:32:34I cannot go through that again.
00:32:35I won't go through that again, Johnny.
00:32:38If I lose this championship, and he already said that you already had your opportunity and it's done.
00:32:49If I'm not champion anymore, do you think you ever get a shot for the championship ever again?
00:32:59Do you understand what I'm trying to say here?
00:33:06Do you understand what I'm trying to say here?
00:33:06Yeah, I understand, Johnny.
00:33:11We'll talk, okay?
00:33:12Listen, let's get together a little later, and we will talk.
00:33:15I got you, okay?
00:33:16You gotta believe me.
00:33:17I got you.
00:33:18And I appreciate you.
00:33:19I appreciate both of you.
00:33:21Okay, we'll talk.
00:33:22We'll talk.
00:33:30You see these titles?
00:33:32We did that.
00:33:33My family did that.
00:33:37Shinsuke, I never needed you.
00:33:39But you know what I think?
00:33:41You needed me.
00:33:44And when I refused, you brought in Kiyoki.
00:33:47You should have left him in Japan.
00:33:50Because whatever happens to him now, will be on your hands.
00:34:00MFT, let's do it fast.
00:34:02I don't want to do it.
00:34:04I don't want to do it.
00:34:05MFT, it's finally coming.
00:34:07I don't want to do it, but I don't want to do it.
00:34:11I don't want to do it, but I don't want to do it.
00:34:12MFT, you seems to be confused.
00:34:15Let me help you.
00:34:17You are not the hunter.
00:34:19You are the prey.
00:34:24Up next in a match sponsored by Heart of the Beast, it is Poxai versus the Tag Team Champions, the
00:34:29MFTs.
00:34:31As I mentioned, the match presented by Heart of the Beast only in theaters September 25th.
00:34:35Get your tickets now.
00:34:36Now, here's a special look starring Brad Pitt.
00:34:50Good job, buddy.
00:34:5658 miles.
00:34:57We're on our own.
00:35:00Cody, ice.
00:35:00Stay on me, bud.
00:35:03I got you.
00:35:04We're not going to die out here.
00:35:09I'll get you home.
00:35:11Heart of the Beast, September 25th.
00:35:20Heart of the Beast, starring Brad Pitt.
00:35:23September 25th.
00:35:25Get your tickets now.
00:35:27We will find for the fire.
00:35:31It's everything we need.
00:35:36Worcester, are you ready?
00:35:37You've got this, Mama.
00:35:38And JC doesn't have experience in qualifying matches, and when we all know Jade, what are you doing?
00:35:44Oh, these are my special candles.
00:35:46See, this one represents every...
00:35:48God.
00:35:49Lexi doesn't need a candle.
00:35:51She needs to focus.
00:35:52Which candle?
00:35:53Who knows what JC and Jade have up their sleeve?
00:35:56I mean, anything.
00:35:57Charlotte, I love you, and I know you have my back.
00:36:00I love you, too.
00:36:01I know you have my back.
00:36:02But I really just need to focus on what I need to do to qualify for money in the bank.
00:36:05You guys will have your opportunities, but right now, I just need to focus on what I need to do
00:36:09on my own.
00:36:11And this gives us the perfect opportunity to bond together.
00:36:14We did beat Fatal Influence, so those tag titles are just as good as ours.
00:36:20You got this.
00:36:21I should be saying that to you.
00:36:24This one represents serenity.
00:36:26Serenity now.
00:36:28And this one...
00:36:30That one was bad luck.
00:36:31No, what?
00:36:32Tatum!
00:36:33You didn't say that to me.
00:36:34I was trying to tell you.
00:36:35Why did you do that?
00:36:36Light it back.
00:36:36I...
00:36:41I...
00:37:03The following tag team contest is scheduled for one fall.
00:37:07Introducing first, the team of Shinsuke Nakamura and Kiyoki, Batsai!
00:37:15Batsai means explosion, and that is what this team of Kiyoki and Shinsuke Nakamura are looking
00:37:22to do in the tag team division.
00:37:25Do not make the mistake of overlooking Kiyoki, as unorthodox and unique as this man may be.
00:37:32He is wildly talented.
00:37:34He's had a great deal of success in his native Japan, as well as Mexico in the world of Lucha
00:37:39and Kiyoki.
00:37:40If you need any further proof, Kiyoki was hand-chosen by Shinsuke Nakamura himself to come to WWE to engage
00:37:49in tag team battle.
00:37:51This is a very, very formidable duo.
00:38:24And their opponents, accompanied by Haku, with a combined weight of 520 pounds.
00:38:31They are the WWE Tag Team Champions, Tama Tonga, Tala Tonga, M-M-T!
00:38:42The legendary Haku, leading his sons, Tala and Tama, to the ring.
00:38:49He said Corey's sons, I can be proud of.
00:38:52They are true warriors, and they are now the Tag Team Champions.
00:38:56It took the original face of fear, one of the most feared men to ever enter our industry.
00:39:03Haku, to remind his sons just who the hell they are.
00:39:08The result, new Tag Team Champions.
00:39:12Haku knows about Tag Team Wrestling.
00:39:14He was once a Tag Team Champion with Andre the Giant,
00:39:18the colossal connection, not to mention the Islanders, with the legendary Tama,
00:39:23the father of none other than Jacob Fatu.
00:39:26Haku has tasted a great deal of success throughout his legendary career.
00:39:30And Haku with the traditional Tongan locking stick that has been handed down to generations in his family.
00:39:36As he looks on now, and this will be Kiyoki starting things off with Tama Tonga.
00:39:41I understand Kiyoki's wearing shorts that were passed down through generations in his family.
00:39:47Ladies and gentlemen, Vox Eye vs.
00:39:49MFT is presented by Heart of the Beast starring Brad Pitt only in theater September 25th.
00:39:54Get your tickets now.
00:39:55Questionable decision off of the bell by Kiyoki,
00:39:58attempting to bring the fight to the seven-footer.
00:40:02And Tala Tonga sent off the apron.
00:40:05And Tama from behind.
00:40:07You know, Kiyoki may not necessarily have both oars in the water.
00:40:10There was a long stretch of his career.
00:40:12He carried a stuffed cat with him everywhere he went.
00:40:14The guy's a little unusual.
00:40:15Well, his name means chaos, and he enjoys chaos.
00:40:19Oh, that was chaotic.
00:40:22Yeah, he's causing chaos in the early going of this matchup.
00:40:26Vox Eye in control.
00:40:34The newly formed team of Vox Eye.
00:40:37Look at a position for a possible Tag Team Championship opportunity.
00:40:41Taking on the champs tonight, the MFTs.
00:40:43This is the newcomer, Kiyoki, who was stopped by Tama Tonga, at least momentarily.
00:40:50Make no mistake, while Kiyoki may be a newcomer to WWE,
00:40:54he is a world-class competitor who's tasted success all around the world.
00:40:59And he's a rather different individual.
00:41:03Unorthodox is a way to say it.
00:41:06Unique for sure.
00:41:08And Tama got a tag made.
00:41:10Tala made the tag.
00:41:11I'm not sure that Kiyoki knows that.
00:41:14And now the huge Tala Tonga steps over the top ropes.
00:41:19Kiyoki caught by Tonga.
00:41:22God, in the clutches of this Tongan skyscraper.
00:41:27Kiyoki out of the way.
00:41:28And driving Tonga back toward the ropes.
00:41:32Caught.
00:41:34Tala Tonga went for a choke slam.
00:41:38Great counter.
00:41:39What a counter by Kiyoki.
00:41:42Tala was going for a choke slam.
00:41:44And Kiyoki turned things around.
00:41:51Kiyoki never met a risk.
00:41:53He was afraid to take.
00:41:54And taking out both members of the MFT.
00:41:58Cannonball to the outside.
00:42:01The champs are down.
00:42:05And now Shinsuke Nakamura gets involved.
00:42:11Nakamura and Kiyoki trying to power the big man back inside of the squared circle.
00:42:17Tag made.
00:42:18Here comes the three-time United States champion Nakamura.
00:42:25Looking for a double team here.
00:42:28Wow.
00:42:29Tag team innovation.
00:42:30Cover by Nakamura.
00:42:33And getting the shoulder up.
00:42:35There's no doubt if Foxye are somehow able to get past the MFT tonight.
00:42:39We put them in almost immediate contention for the tag team championships.
00:42:43That is a big if as Tala Tonga once again regains a vertical base.
00:42:48Into the corner Shinsuke quickly moves out of the way.
00:42:51Tala head first off the ring post.
00:42:53And now Nakamura.
00:42:57From the second row.
00:43:00Tala's down.
00:43:01Into the cover for Shin.
00:43:03And getting the shoulder up is Tala Tonga.
00:43:07You can see the frustration on the face of the King of Strong Style.
00:43:11But Nakamura could be lining it up.
00:43:13The knockout shot.
00:43:16And Tama Tonga flagging Kyogi off the apron.
00:43:22Oh, what a blow to the back.
00:43:25Vintage Shinsuke.
00:43:27Oh, no.
00:43:27Oh, no.
00:43:28With that Taga walking stick.
00:43:31Haku attacking Nakamura.
00:43:33That'll cause it to swallow vacation.
00:43:35Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:43:36No, my God.
00:43:38He placed that stick right in the throat of Nakamura.
00:43:42Nakamura just crushed Nakamura's windpipe.
00:43:44And now a chokeslam on the apron.
00:43:48The MFTs.
00:43:49No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:43:52Taking orders from Akum.
00:43:54And I don't believe the devastation's over yet.
00:43:57Let's get some help out here.
00:43:59Nakamura's in bad shape.
00:44:00No, no, no, no.
00:44:07MFTs wiping out Kyogi.
00:44:11Nakamura hasn't moved.
00:44:13The tag champs with a statement.
00:44:18Welcome to USA.
00:44:20She ain't Japan no more.
00:44:22It's me.
00:44:25I told you they've got quite the edge now that Haku's involved.
00:44:44Excuse me, Kev.
00:44:45I know that pacing, you've got a lot on your mind.
00:44:47But talk to me, big, big night for you.
00:44:49Yeah, it is a big night.
00:44:50Not just because of the title match, but because of where we are.
00:44:53No Corpus Christi.
00:44:55This is the arena where I had my first official match in WWE against none other than John Cena.
00:45:07And, uh, you know what happened that night?
00:45:11Cathy?
00:45:13You beat John Cena.
00:45:14I beat John Cena, that's right, on my first night.
00:45:16So tonight the stars have aligned perfectly because in the same arena where I beat John Cena in my debut,
00:45:23I beat Sami Zayn to become WWE Champion.
00:45:33What's up, Kev?
00:45:37It's nice to see the stars aligned for someone around here, huh?
00:45:40What does that mean?
00:45:42Well, you and Sami have been friends for as long as I can remember,
00:45:46so I think it's kind of convenient that you get the first crack at the title,
00:45:51especially after the fact that you helped them win it last week.
00:45:54But look, each to their own.
00:45:56You do things your way, I'll do things the right way.
00:46:00Whoever wins tonight, I'm coming for that title.
00:46:02And if that means I have to win the Money in the Bank briefcase to do it,
00:46:07then so be it.
00:46:09Best of luck tonight.
00:46:12Thanks.
00:46:15Jevin Owens challenges Sami Zayn for the WWE Championship in our main event.
00:46:21But in a matter of moments, Michael Cole finally sits down live with the American Nightmare.
00:46:26Next.
00:46:28Rated T for team.
00:46:44And Dan Owens is now showing off in the ring.
00:47:15You are a member of the Memory of the Wearicleolis and Daesh ofivi Kenia,
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00:48:12Tune in starting October 1st to WWE Radio on Channel 93, only on SiriusXM.
00:48:20Chelsea, I just wanted to tell you congratulations for your big win last week.
00:48:23I know we've been through a lot, but you proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that you deserve to
00:48:27be champion.
00:48:27Nicholas, I never thought I would hear you say those words, but I really couldn't have done it without my
00:48:31girl here.
00:48:32Dernhausen!
00:48:34Oh, ace you gay!
00:48:35Hey, Gunnar's on the phone. He's really, really mad at you.
00:48:38Something about human money's in the bank.
00:48:40Why do you have my phone?
00:48:41Why don't I have human money? I don't know.
00:48:44Also, some guy named Mickey keeps calling. He sounds really angry, but don't worry.
00:48:48Dernhausen blocked it.
00:48:49No, no, give me that.
00:48:50No!
00:48:50Hey!
00:48:51Okay.
00:48:53Oh, oh well.
00:48:54Chelsea, I talked to Nick, and I'm going to be in one of the Money in the Bank qualifiers.
00:49:01I really hope we don't mind.
00:49:03No, I love that.
00:49:04That's going to make two hottie little champions.
00:49:06I love that for us.
00:49:07I can't wait.
00:49:07Hi, Nikki.
00:49:08Hi, I saw you on Indy Cohen last night.
00:49:11Did you see what I said about you?
00:49:12Yeah, keep my name out of your mouth.
00:49:15Wait, did you see what I said about you?
00:49:17Yeah, I did, and you know what?
00:49:18I don't care, so last week, you're probably pretty busy, barely eking by Nia Jax.
00:49:23But I know you took a moment to see what I did to Paige, and I'm coming after that championship.
00:49:28And unlike Tiffany, I don't need qualifying matches to get those opportunities.
00:49:33Because I am a legend, I am an icon, I am Nikki Bella, and I'm coming after that title.
00:49:40You got that?
00:49:42I got it.
00:49:45That was rude.
00:49:46I know, but I did call her fat man.
00:49:48Still Corey Graves here on Friday Night SmackDown.
00:49:51Michael Cole preparing to interview Cody Rhodes imminently.
00:49:53But before we get backstage, I want to take you back to Atlanta.
00:49:56In the closing moments of his match with Randy Orton at Sunday night's main event,
00:50:01where the American Nightmare had Randy Orton dead to rights.
00:50:04But yet again, in what seems to be a recurring theme for Rose, was unable to pull the trigger.
00:50:10This allowed Orton to deliver the low blow to Eddie Arengo and Cody Rhodes.
00:50:15And an emphatic RKO, which would bring a victory to the Viper.
00:50:23Michael Cole is currently sitting backstage with the American Nightmare right now.
00:50:30Cody, thank you for joining me.
00:50:34It's become a pattern.
00:50:35We just saw what happened at Sunday night's main event.
00:50:39You weren't able to pull the trigger on someone that you care about.
00:50:45What happened?
00:50:48You're not wrong.
00:50:50I don't know if I love the phrasing, couldn't pull the trigger.
00:50:54But I could cite mercy.
00:50:57Sure, I've heard that.
00:50:58But that's an excuse.
00:51:00And I'm not here to do that.
00:51:02I don't want to give you any excuses.
00:51:06I've called you QB1.
00:51:09There's a lot of people in the company that refer to you as QB1.
00:51:12And I'm proud that we have someone like you that's representing WWE.
00:51:18The problem is, is it seems there's no longer a team.
00:51:23The players are gone.
00:51:25Remember back at WrestleMania when you finally finished the story and the ring filled up with
00:51:30people, you were on people's shoulders celebrating?
00:51:33If you take a look back at that picture, all of those people have stabbed you in the back.
00:51:41And it seems that would come with the territory as the champion, right?
00:51:46Right.
00:51:47Maybe I should have seen it coming.
00:51:48I mean, a lifetime growing up in this industry.
00:51:53Maybe I should have beat them to the punch.
00:51:55But whether that's Sami Zayn, the greatest of all time, John Cena, Kevin Owens, or Randy
00:52:02Orton, everybody, myself included, gets a bit seduced by the biggest title in the game.
00:52:10Maybe I'm arrogant or naive, thinking that with me as champion, it would have gone differently.
00:52:19It did not.
00:52:20But I appreciate and in a way I almost disagree with that's not the end of QB1 because that's
00:52:28not the only team.
00:52:29You know, we're, you're the voice of WWE, this very large team.
00:52:35And it's not just the gentleman fighting over the WWE championship.
00:52:41You know what's going to happen again, right?
00:52:44You're going to be in the ring with Randy Orton.
00:52:48And Cody, when you look in his eyes and you're standing just a few feet away from him, what
00:52:56are you going to do?
00:52:59You know what I'm not immune to, Michael, is every week, every week, whether it's in the
00:53:07locker room, whether it's in the arena, whether it's online, the discussion about my morality.
00:53:13Will he, won't he, is there a different path?
00:53:16Is there a darker path?
00:53:17Is he going to turn towards that direction?
00:53:20Let me ask you.
00:53:21Do you know something?
00:53:23Does anyone know something that I don't know?
00:53:26Because all this success that I've had, which is beyond my wildest dreams, has been me.
00:53:32This guy sitting right here, the guy who came back at WrestleMania 38, I had experimented
00:53:37and disrupted in the pro wrestling and sports entertainment space more than anyone save one,
00:53:42and maybe that's Mr. Heyman.
00:53:43I knew who I was.
00:53:46And I was uncompromised.
00:53:49And uncompromised got me back-to-back Royal Rumble wins.
00:53:54Uncompromised got me two victories over Brock Lesnar.
00:53:56Who can say that?
00:53:58Uncompromised got me to defeat a champion who hadn't been beat in four years.
00:54:02And then we go to SummerSlam against the greatest of all time, my mentor John Cena.
00:54:06And I didn't ask for the torch.
00:54:08I took it.
00:54:11And then this year at WrestleMania, I defeated Randy Orton no matter how I looked when I walked out of
00:54:16there.
00:54:18So I'm amused at the fact that I need to change.
00:54:21But credit to your question, that situation is going to come up again.
00:54:27And when it does, I'm not going to make the same decision I made at Sunday night's main event.
00:54:36Thank you, Cody.
00:54:39I'm standing by with Jade Cargill, who looks to qualify for Money in the Bank tonight.
00:54:44Jade, as a former WWE Women's Champion.
00:54:47And after you three were successful at Saturday night's main event, I was just wondering if-
00:54:57Her and Charlotte are next in line for the tag team titles.
00:55:02I mean, we done mopped the floor with all three of them.
00:55:05Make that make sense.
00:55:07And as far as anybody in line for the tag team titles, my girls are.
00:55:11Because tonight, I'm coming back for the WWE Women's Championship.
00:55:15I'm not letting some Alexa or Lacey or anybody else take what's mine.
00:55:22Money in the Bank is mine, and I'm coming for it.
00:55:28A storm is coming.
00:55:33Best future, Betty.
00:55:48Corpus Christi, Texas.
00:55:51The storm has arrived.
00:55:56The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
00:55:59And as the women's Money in the Bank qualifier, introducing first from Farrow Beach,
00:56:05Florida, Jade Cargill.
00:56:08Jade Cargill ready to handle her business with a trip to New Orleans for Money in the Bank
00:56:14at stake.
00:56:15Cargill, Bliss, Jane, a triple threat qualifier, live next.
00:56:43We mentioned this earlier.
00:56:45This, of course, our main event later on tonight.
00:56:48Sammy Kevin Owens for the WWE Championship.
00:56:53But right now, live on Friday Night SmackDown,
00:56:56it's about trying to qualify for the women's Money in the Bank ladder match.
00:57:01There's the current United States Champion, Jacey Jane, looking to qualify for
00:57:05her first Money in the Bank ladder match, much like Jade Cargill is.
00:57:09The first Jacey in the Bank.
00:57:11Moments ago, Jade Cargill disrespected Jacey Jane by calling her Lacey whatever backstage.
00:57:17And let me tell you this, having witnessed it firsthand, do not look past Jacey Jane.
00:57:24This woman was once considered the most beatable champion in NXT and had a reign that
00:57:29lasted forever and a day.
00:57:30And two-time NXT Women's Champion.
00:57:51And there are both from Columbus, Ohio, Alexa Bliss.
00:57:58As Alexa Bliss makes her way toward the ring.
00:58:01Oh, I just want to say great job on that interview with Cody Rose.
00:58:04It seems like the American Nightmare remains steadfast.
00:58:07Corey, you know, it never ceases to amaze me what someone will say on camera
00:58:11compared to what they'll say off camera.
00:58:15You're going to elaborate on that.
00:58:16No, not at all as we get set for this triple threat matchup, the Women's Money in the Bank
00:58:20qualifying match.
00:58:22There's Alexa Bliss, who knows something about Money in the Bank.
00:58:25It changed her career when she won back in 2018.
00:58:29She cashed in on Nia Jax the very same night to win the WWE Women's Championship.
00:58:35And tonight, looking to qualify for her fifth Money in the Bank match.
00:58:41You know, though I'm a former Miss Money in the Bank by marriage, though you are.
00:58:45Two times, by the way.
00:58:46That's right.
00:58:48So again, triple threat rules in this matchup.
00:58:50First woman to gain pinfall or submission will head to New Orleans three weeks
00:58:54from tomorrow for Money in the Bank.
00:58:56Already qualifying from Monday Night Raw, Sol Ruka, and Lola Weiss.
00:59:01They'll have their final Women's qualifying matchup this coming Monday.
00:59:04What an incredible way to make your debut on Monday Night Raw for Lola Weiss,
00:59:08punching her ticket to Money in the Bank.
00:59:10And here's the interesting thing.
00:59:12We talked about Money in the Bank, Corey, right?
00:59:14When you, if you win, you climb the ladder, grab the briefcase inside a contract that
00:59:18you can cash in any time over a year for a championship.
00:59:22On the women's side of things, 100% of the time, a cash in has resulted in a new champion.
00:59:30You can't overstate the importance of it.
00:59:36You all, you're going to respect this.
00:59:44Tell them how good I am, Corey.
00:59:46Tell them I'm the champion.
00:59:48I will gladly tell them how good you are.
00:59:50In fact, I just did that a minute ago.
00:59:51You might want to worry about her.
00:59:52Alexa Bliss from behind, dropping Jaycee on her face.
00:59:58Jaycee does have a tendency to take her eye off of the ball.
01:00:02She gets a bit overconfident at times, and it has cost her throughout her career.
01:00:06Well, she has a reason to be overconfident, right?
01:00:08She's the United States champion.
01:00:09Wait a minute.
01:00:09From behind, Bliss tried to roll with Jaycee.
01:00:11That will not happen.
01:00:12Not to mention, Jaycee's used to having her fatal influence mates at her side.
01:00:17Who are the current tag champs, by the way?
01:00:19Payback's a bitch!
01:00:19Stay out!
01:00:21Jaycee loves to talk trash.
01:00:24One of Jaycee's strong suits.
01:00:26And there's nothing worse, having experienced this in my career,
01:00:29than being beaten up and having your opponent tell you about it.
01:00:32Having them narrate it and insult you while it's happening.
01:00:35It makes everything hurt even worse.
01:00:37Does that happen often, do you?
01:00:38All the time.
01:00:39And Jaycee now sent across the ring by Jaycee.
01:00:42And there's a shoulder tackle by the Storm.
01:00:46Jay Cargill provides an interesting task for any opponent.
01:00:51She's quite unlike any other woman on the roster.
01:00:54And we saw how she functioned in a ladder match back at SummerSlam.
01:00:58Very hard to combat is Cargill.
01:01:00And oh, Jaycee though with a Hurricanrana will send her into the ropes.
01:01:04Cargill back to her feet.
01:01:08And now Cargill up over the top again.
01:01:10Jaycee just baiting her in.
01:01:12Jaycee took the bait and paid for it.
01:01:13But Cargill, we're going to get Hurric back.
01:01:16Here comes Bliss.
01:01:17And Bliss sending Cargill to the floor.
01:01:25This is fortuitous.
01:01:28Alexa Bliss making Jaycee pay.
01:01:32And Jade, I think, going to get a little retribution here.
01:01:35Uh-oh, uh-oh.
01:01:36Cargill ripping Bliss out of the ring to the floor.
01:01:39And now Jay looking to capitalize on a damaged Jaycee.
01:01:42Jaycee.
01:01:44Sending Jaycee into Bliss.
01:01:46And now Cargill.
01:01:48Jaycee able to land on her feet.
01:01:51Again, the quickness of Jane here.
01:01:53Helping her out in the early goings of the matchup.
01:01:57Uh-oh.
01:01:58Oh!
01:01:58Side slam.
01:02:00Cover by Cargill.
01:02:01And a kick out.
01:02:06Who's headed to New Orleans?
01:02:14This is all about qualifying for the money in the bank contract ladder match.
01:02:19Three weeks from tomorrow in New Orleans.
01:02:22Already Sol Ruka, Lola Vice from Monday Night Raw qualifying.
01:02:26Who will join them?
01:02:27Who will join the six-woman field here from SmackDown?
01:02:34J.C. Jane trying to place Bliss in a more favorable position.
01:02:39But J.C. spending a lot of time doing so.
01:02:41Yeah, current United States Champion J.C. Jane in control of Alexa Bliss,
01:02:48a five-time world champion.
01:02:49A five-time world champion.
01:02:51Jade Cargill.
01:02:55Here's the cover.
01:02:57To advance and a kick out by Jane.
01:02:59Now a cover on Bliss.
01:03:01And Bliss has to power out.
01:03:04I like the decision by Cargill to try to pin both opponents.
01:03:09Unfortunately for Jade, no success just yet.
01:03:12we were talking earlier about the importance of money in the bank the
01:03:17opportunity to cash in to win a championship last year's winners Seth
01:03:21Rollins and Naomi did just that and now Jade Cargill shoulder first to the post
01:03:28as Jade moved out of harm's way
01:03:35with Jade out of the picture bliss hoping to capitalize bliss building
01:03:41momentum
01:03:44picking up the pace face first off the DDT
01:03:51feeding off the WWE fans here in Corpus up and around we go down goes JC Jane the
01:03:59United States champion in trouble a kick right to the back Jane dumped outside the
01:04:04ring bliss inside all alone slips out to the apron
01:04:11and bliss with a cannonball takes out Jane
01:04:17and bliss is in her element here tonight
01:04:22uh-oh look out
01:04:26Cargill oh a knee that might have broken her jaw
01:04:30you might be right Cargill competing with a sense of urgency just shoved into the ring
01:04:37stairs yeah hip first JC Jane
01:04:42turns her attention now to Alexa bliss
01:04:44running knee by Jane cover hits both legs on bliss who's got a power out of two
01:04:54take another look at the impact on the running knee from the United States champion
01:04:59caught bliss flush but Alexa with just a little too much gas left in the tank
01:05:04critical matchup an opportunity to advance to money in the bank and the ladder match in
01:05:10three weeks Jane face first off the turnbuckle Alexa has JC in the drop zone
01:05:21bliss heading up top
01:05:26I think she was looking for twisted bliss and JC Jane rolled out of the ring brilliant decision by
01:05:32the United States champion JC Jane roll out of harm's way well maybe not bliss top rope
01:05:45it takes out Cargill and Jane
01:05:50bliss now scrambling trying to get JC back inside of the ring
01:05:59bliss
01:06:03sister Abigail cover
01:06:10and Jade Cargill Cargill just grabbed the official to stop the count there's no
01:06:16disqualification in a triple threat match let's have the match won on sister Abigail at
01:06:21the last minute Cargill grab the official Daphne LaShawn
01:06:27and
01:06:28bliss with the best press and now unloading on Cargill
01:06:34Jade missed with the big kick caught
01:06:40Jade turns sister Abigail around into jaded
01:06:45cover
01:06:46Jade with a kick
01:06:48collapses into the cover on bliss
01:06:51and JC Jane steals one to head to New Orleans
01:06:56here is your winner JC Jane
01:07:00we talked about not making the error of looking past JC Jane and what happened Michael Cole
01:07:07JC steals another one
01:07:11the United States champion is headed to New Orleans
01:07:15to join Lola Vice and Soul Luka
01:07:18as fatal influence comes out to celebrate
01:07:21with JC Jane three spots remain in the women's
01:07:26ladder match and on the men's side of this who will join Trick Williams
01:07:29Braun Breaker and Javon Evans we will find out next week here on SmackDown as Finn Balor
01:07:36Gunther and former WWE champion CM Punk try their hand at qualifying
01:07:43SmackDowns in Indianapolis Indiana next week also a women's money in the bank qualifying matchup
01:07:49Charlotte Flair
01:07:51Lash legend Julia battle it out for an opportunity to head to New Orleans and money in the bank
01:08:02guys I'm here with Julia and Julia it was just announced that your money in the bank qualifying
01:08:06match is next Friday Charlotte Flair and Lash legend stand in your way
01:08:10so do you feel any anxieties heading in I'm standing in their way just like they are standing in mine
01:08:18oh big deal girl bye you kick in Blake Monroe's fake teeth and you think you're ready for it
01:08:23the lash legend I don't like you and you I beat people I don't like you know what I just
01:08:31know
01:08:31you're not talking about me just know I'm gonna clean house in that qualifying match to everyone including
01:08:36you okay and then I'm gonna go and grab that briefcase and bring home the WWE Women's Championship to the
01:08:42irresistible forces and look damn good while doing it
01:08:46let's see how you look after I kick your teeth out too
01:08:52I'm no shit
01:08:53I'm no shit
01:09:03I'm no shit
01:09:05I'm no shit
01:09:06now we can't forget about last week and what Baron Boring did to us brother
01:09:09hey look look I got this man listen to me mirror mirror on the wall who is the flyest wrestler
01:09:14of
01:09:14them all tricky I got a plan for Baron Boring okay but as for now we're gonna focus for this
01:09:19money
01:09:19in the bank win then we're gonna go get what we call ours and that's tricky two time yes sir
01:09:23you feel me all right hey well well well what do we have here
01:09:30what's up there gingerbread long time no see
01:09:35maybe you haven't been watching since Wrestlemania it's uh it's not gingerbread anymore
01:09:40it's two-time WWE champion Sami Zayn and maybe it's time to start showing a little respect
01:09:46to the champ champ huh yeah the champ barely last time your reign was a week
01:09:52this time might be even shorter that's what she said
01:09:56yeah yeah that's good you guys keep laughing i'll stay champion
01:10:01i hope you are champ yeah i hope you do win tonight just so i can qualify and win that
01:10:06money in the
01:10:07bank and then take your title again
01:10:12a lot of people gunning for Sami Kevin Owens is next
01:10:23monday a jaw-dropping end to mexico city now this is what i'm talking about
01:10:31has everyone waiting to hear from la knight ahead of his money in the bank match against roman reigns
01:10:36let me talk to you all while the qualifying matches continue
01:10:41as if the stakes needed to be any higher the chance to change everything
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01:11:36a lot of you guys
01:11:37a lot of you asking why i had to do truth like that what you should be asking is what
01:11:42took so long
01:11:44because we were tag team champions and for six months you truth were giving out title shots left
01:11:49and right and i had to win those matches for us
01:11:53instead of laughing i should have been focused instead of bitching about change i should have looked in the
01:11:59mirror and said you need to change after we lost the titles i tried to move on i tried to
01:12:07explain to
01:12:07you why this needed to be over and you failed again then i had to explain to you the only
01:12:14way i know how
01:12:16you know what i don't think you get it yet but you will you want to call me a villain
01:12:23truth you want
01:12:24to call me a backstabber fine but make sure you call me a bad man because yo soy el malo
01:12:46it is time for our main event for the undisputed wwe championship
01:13:03owens has the opportunity to bring his career full circle tonight in corpus christi in the very
01:13:11arena he had his first wwe match in against john cena the irony in all of this is kevin owens
01:13:22is not
01:13:22wwe champion today because of sammy zane however sammy zane is the current wwe champion because of kevin owens
01:13:34again intentions be damned it didn't seem to be what ko had in mind we're all forced to live with
01:13:40the
01:13:40results
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01:14:23If he loses tonight, his second reign will last just seven.
01:14:32Not the distinction Sami Zayn is hoping for, in fact, quite the opposite.
01:14:37Sami Zayn wants to solidify himself as the WWE Champion by
01:14:44decisively disposing of Kevin Owens.
01:14:47The paranoia is setting in.
01:14:49The walls are closing in on Sami Zayn.
01:14:52You saw the confrontation with Tripp Williams moments ago.
01:14:55You've got the likes of Kevin Owens in the ring.
01:14:57Johnny Gargano, CM Punk, Finn Balor, Dunker, Tripp Williams, Randy Orton,
01:15:02Damian Priest, just to name a few, Corey, who have their eyes set on Sami Zayn.
01:15:08Sami Zayn is a marked man, yet in his brain he views himself as some sort of martyr.
01:15:15But Sami Zayn has become more of a pariah than a messiah here in WWE.
01:15:20Let's head up to our ring announcer, Mark Nash.
01:15:28The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
01:15:32And it's for the undisputed WWE Championship.
01:15:39Introducing first, the challenger from Maryville, Quebec, Canada.
01:15:44Weighing in at 242 pounds, Kevin Owens.
01:15:54And his opponent from Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
01:15:58Weighing in at 212 pounds, he is the undisputed WWE Champion, Sami Zayn.
01:16:10Oh, Kevin Owens wasting a little time going after the champion bell rings.
01:16:16We're underway.
01:16:17The official Ryan Tran as Kevin Owens looks to win the WWE title.
01:16:22Sami Zayn, of all people, should know better than to turn your back on the prize fighter.
01:16:27Zayn's in trouble.
01:16:29Owens bringing the fire.
01:16:30You talk about full-circled moments.
01:16:32It has been 3,484 days, almost 10 years since Kevin Owens has held the World Championship.
01:16:41That being the universal title.
01:16:43And Owens wants to take the gold tonight.
01:16:48And there's a running sent time by Kevin Owens.
01:16:51Owens taking out the champion early.
01:16:54Can he win the gold?
01:16:55So, my title, bitch.
01:17:01On the top rope.
01:17:02Very resourceful move by the champion.
01:17:04Today, Zayn has no one to blame but himself here tonight.
01:17:07He put his hands on our general manager, Nick Aldis, and ticked Aldis off.
01:17:11He'd had enough, and he put Sami in this matchup with Owens defending his title.
01:17:18Zayn was able to run the early storm of Kevin Owens, and he's now delivering his own punishment.
01:17:23Can you imagine what'll happen, Corey, if Zayn loses tonight?
01:17:26Cover here.
01:17:27And here's a kick out by Owens.
01:17:29I mean, his first reign, nine days.
01:17:30This one would only be seven days.
01:17:32It might be the greatest crash out in television history, if we're being honest.
01:17:36Sami would go off the deep end.
01:17:38No doubt about that.
01:17:42Obnoxious, paranoid.
01:17:44In many ways, he's gotten where he's come from.
01:17:48And a lot can be said, we touched on this earlier, that when you win the gold, Corey,
01:17:54well, things change.
01:17:57Absolutely.
01:17:57Sami was just learning how much they can change when he lost the title during his first reign.
01:18:03Nine days is not what you want your entry in the WWE encyclopedias to say.
01:18:09Nine days is the industry's top number.
01:18:13Kevin Owens, it's been nearly ten years since he's held a world title.
01:18:19He can change all that tonight.
01:18:21One, two, three.
01:18:23Zayn now just viciously stomping at the jaw of Kevin Owens.
01:18:28And here comes the WWE Champion Zayn's temper getting the best of him again.
01:18:32Again, he believes everyone is against him, right?
01:18:36That was his big conspiracy.
01:18:39And Owens bounced off the turnbuckle.
01:18:42Sami Zayn may very well be the single most paranoid superstar in our industry.
01:18:48Unfortunately, that often means that Sami finds a way.
01:18:52Sami will hang on.
01:18:53Cover here.
01:18:54Is it enough Kevin Owens stays in the match?
01:18:56Sami has made a career out of defying the odds of figuring out ways to stay alive,
01:19:01stay relevant, keep his name on the lips of the WWE Universe.
01:19:05Well, there's no doubt the evolution of Sami Zayn over the years has been something to watch.
01:19:13And Zayn now trying to head to the top rope and Kevin Owens preventing him from getting there.
01:19:19Owens, the brawler, fight, Owens, fight.
01:19:21It's not just a moniker, it's a way of life.
01:19:24And he's now plugging away at the Champion Zayn.
01:19:27Sami rakes the eyes.
01:19:28The official was blinded by Owens, didn't see it.
01:19:32I'm gonna be honest, the disqualification of Sami would be sure the, say the champion.
01:19:37Roll through by- Zayn, super kick by Owens.
01:19:49Remember, Kevin Owens returning from serious neck and back issues.
01:19:54Tom grabbing at his neck moments ago.
01:19:59Zayn, a couple of broken wrists.
01:20:02And Kevin Owens now, looking to feed off the WWE fans here tonight.
01:20:06There's that running senton by Owens.
01:20:09And another one.
01:20:10The champ's in trouble.
01:20:13Corpus Christi is rocking with support for the challenger.
01:20:17Sami Zayn's in trouble.
01:20:18Clear the deck.
01:20:19Cannonball.
01:20:26Up goes Zayn.
01:20:29Kevin Owens, a little on to John Cena with an AA cover on Zayn.
01:20:35Kick out by Sami.
01:20:38You mentioned that full circle moment.
01:20:40How poetic would it have been for Owens to defeat Zayn with John Cena's attitude adjustment?
01:20:48Well, you remember the way Kevin Owens burst on the scene in WWE.
01:20:53One of the greatest moments ever for a rookie.
01:20:56As Zayn now is whipped across the ring.
01:20:58Kevin Owens went for the pop-up powerbomb.
01:21:00Sami Zayn avoided the stunner.
01:21:03Blue Thunderbomb.
01:21:05Cover by the champion.
01:21:07Kevin Owens just gets the shoulder up.
01:21:09Zayn in control.
01:21:10Can he keep the gold?
01:21:20Kevin Owens.
01:21:22And the WWE champion, Sami Zayn.
01:21:25It's changing blows.
01:21:27High above the ring.
01:21:30In front of an electric crowd in Corpus Christi, Texas.
01:21:34Down goes Zayn.
01:21:36Kevin Owens up top.
01:21:48And Kevin Owens right back to the surgically repaired neck.
01:21:54This is where instinct can be a hindrance.
01:21:57As we look at KO getting all of its swatons.
01:22:00But one of KO's favorite go-to maneuvers may have just cost him a championship.
01:22:05He's immediately clutching his neck.
01:22:07And there's Johnny Gargano.
01:22:09I got this idiot.
01:22:10Johnny Gargano.
01:22:11Sami Zayn told him, you'll only get a title shot if I'm champion.
01:22:18Meanwhile, on the other side there's Candice LeRae.
01:22:21Candice now.
01:22:23Push on the second rope, the official.
01:22:25And a DDT.
01:22:28Tornado DDT by Candice to KO.
01:22:31The official didn't see it off the Johnny Destruction.
01:22:35And now Kevin Owens in position for the luma kick by Sami Zayn.
01:22:42Zayn gonna survive yet again.
01:22:45Now Owens are near a fall for Zayn.
01:22:48This match continues.
01:22:53Sami Zayn is beside himself as we look yet again at Candice LeRae, the poison pixie.
01:23:00Taking down Kevin Owens.
01:23:03Allowing Zayn to hit the hallouva kick.
01:23:06But at the buzzer, KO stays alive.
01:23:10And now Sami Zayn may lose it.
01:23:13Owens kicked out of the hallouva kick.
01:23:15The WWE fans all over the champion.
01:23:18Zayn looking for the hallouva kick yet again.
01:23:21KO now, pop a powerball.
01:23:25And KO, can he capitalize?
01:23:29Owens, Stato, for the title.
01:23:34Puts the leg.
01:23:36Johnny Gargano just saved the championship.
01:23:40Yeah, I wish someone would punch Gargano in his face.
01:23:43Absolutely ridiculous.
01:23:47And Kevin Owens realizes what happened.
01:23:51And Kevin Owens now sent Gargano into the barricade.
01:23:56You gotta understand KO's frustration, even if it does mean taking his eye off the cast at hand.
01:24:04KO's had enough.
01:24:09Gargano's gonna pay for his transgressions.
01:24:15Meanwhile, Sami outside the ring.
01:24:17Sami attacking Owens.
01:24:24Romeo for Zayn.
01:24:26And Zayn sent through the announce table.
01:24:29The champion through the announce table.
01:24:31Kevin Owens has gotta get him back in the ring, though, to take advantage.
01:24:36I think that just occurred to KO.
01:24:39But now he's gotta drag Sami Zayn's dead weight back inside of the ring.
01:24:47Zayn sent back into the ring.
01:24:49Kevin Owens with an opportunity.
01:24:51And there's that damn Gargano like a damn man again.
01:24:55With the WWE title.
01:24:57Stunner.
01:25:01LeRae on the other side.
01:25:07Oh my God.
01:25:08Here's Zia Punk.
01:25:10Punk with the championship.
01:25:12Off the face of Owens.
01:25:15Sami Zayn dropped Punk to the floor.
01:25:23Sami Zayn.
01:25:25Sami Zayn.
01:25:25Inch it toward a fallen Owens.
01:25:27Who is out cold thanks to CM Punk.
01:25:31CM Punk.
01:25:32CM Punk.
01:25:33CM Punk.
01:25:35Sami into the cover.
01:25:43I think Owens got a shoulder up.
01:25:47CM Punk.
01:25:49CM Punk.
01:25:51CM Punk.
01:25:52CM Punk.
01:25:53CM Punk.
01:25:54CM Punk.
01:25:55CM Punk.
01:25:56CM Punk.
01:25:58CM Punk.
01:26:01CM Punk.
01:26:16Here is your winner, and still undisputed WWE Champion, Sammy.
01:26:26And Punk took out his frustrations on Owens, now attacking Zayn.
01:26:34The Second City Saint is irate,
01:26:39understandably so, go to sleep.
01:26:50Sami Zayn, in seven short days as champion,
01:26:55finally understands what it means to be a marked man by the entire locker room.
01:27:02Let's take a look at the closing moments of this matchup.
01:27:09Kevin Owens now caught the clutches of Punk, TTS to Owens.
01:27:17The smile of sweet revenge for CM Punk.
01:27:23Look in my eyes, what do you see?
01:27:28Corey, Kevin Owens cost CM Punk the title last week.
01:27:33CM Punk cost Kevin Owens the title tonight.
01:27:38And the beneficiary of all these budding rivalries, Sammy Zayn,
01:27:44who always seems to find a way.
01:27:47Say tonight, bitches!
01:27:48Oh!
01:27:50Go!
01:27:53Go!
01:27:54Go!
01:27:56Go!
01:27:57Go!
01:27:58Go!
01:28:00Go!
01:28:01Go!
01:28:02Go!
01:28:04Go!
01:28:04We'll see you next time.