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00:00You know, ladies and gentlemen, over the years, we've been graced by some of the greatest
00:05female athletes in the entire world, those who have blazed the way for today's Divas
00:10Revolution.
00:11Let's pay homage now to some of the all-time greats here in WWE, including the fabulous
00:17Moolah, probably, John, the greatest of all time.
00:19And that title from Judy Grable in Baltimore, held it for 28 years.
00:24What about Wendy Richter and Lita?
00:25And of course, Trish Stratus as well.
00:26And now we're talking about the current Divas Champion, the woman who's held the title for
00:33301 days, Nikki Bella, who began her journey last November.
00:39Nikki Bella is the new Divas Champion, and a shocker.
00:50So tell me, how did you spend your year?
00:51Nikki retained the Divas Championship.
00:55Nikki Bella retains, retains, retains, Nikki retains the Divas Championship.
01:00I spent my year being the Diva.
01:04Nikki Bella has held the Divas Championship for 154, 200 days, 223 days and counting.
01:12I spent my year holding this.
01:15I will become the longest reigning Divas Champion in WWE history.
01:20Nikki Bella has tied the record 295 days.
01:25You all begged for a Divas Revolution, and I gave you one.
01:29Not Paige, not Becky Lynch, not Sasha Banks, and certainly not Charlotte.
01:36Charlotte!
01:37The daughter of the two-time WWE Hall of Famer, the Nature Boy, Ric Flair.
01:44One of the most athletically gifted women you will ever see.
01:48Charlotte, the number one contender for Nikki's Divas Championship.
01:53Nikki, Nikki, Nikki, you're about to be the woman who almost became the longest reigning
01:59Divas Champion.
02:01Woo!
02:06A win tonight for Nikki means she'll be the longest reigning Divas Champion in history.
02:12Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait!
02:14Twin magic!
02:15Not like this!
02:17But it didn't matter!
02:18Charlotte has won the Divas Championship!
02:22Father-daughter world champions.
02:29Charlotte, Ric, I'm so sorry.
02:32You can't win the championship by pinning someone who wasn't even in the match pre-Bella.
02:39Therefore, still, your WWE Divas Champion, Nikki Bella.
02:47You can look, but you can't touch.
02:50Now, Nikki, Charlotte was victorious.
02:54Therefore, she will have her rematch for the Divas Championship at Night of Champions.
03:00Should you lose for any reason, be it pinfall submission, count out, or disqualification,
03:08Charlotte will be the new WWE Divas Champion.
03:16For Charlotte, it's a second chance to achieve her dream.
03:19I want you to take a look at what a real Divas Champion looks like.
03:27This has been my story, my life, my revolution.
03:34The following contest, given for one fall, is for the Divas Championship!
03:43If Nikki Bella loses via pinfall submission, count out, or disqualification,
03:49she will lose the Divas Championship!
04:04Introducing first, the challenger, accompanied by Paige and Becky Lynch,
04:09from the Queen City, Team PCP member, Charlotte!
04:15Alright, Charlotte gets set to take on Nikki Bella for the Divas Championship.
04:34What an opportunity tonight for Charlotte.
04:38She looks to become just the second woman to hold the NXT Women's title and WWE Divas title.
04:46The only other one is in the ring with her, and that would be Paige.
04:58You can look, but you can't touch.
05:02You can't scream, but you can't talk.
05:06First to come in, accompanied by Brie Bella and Alicia Fox, from Scottsdale, Arizona,
05:13she is the Divas Champion, Team Bella member, Nikki Bella!
05:21Her record-setting reign as Divas Champion's at 301 days tonight.
05:27In fact, Nikki Bella has been tweeting a lot about her championship reign over the past week.
05:33301 days of hard work, sweat, and dedication to be your champion.
05:38I am fearless.
05:40In fact, Nikki Bella hit me to the next milestone, which she says is 497.
05:47And if your math adds up, that would bring us to WrestleMania next year in Dallas.
05:52I'll tell you one thing, you can't argue with the fact that Nikki looks in great shape right now.
05:57Actually, out there doing push-ups right before the match.
06:00John, the fact that Charlotte defeated Brie, I guess, this past Monday night on Raw,
06:06does that help or hinder her tonight, psychologically, going into this match?
06:10I think it all helps you, psychological-wise.
06:12I think, look, having your father there, the equivalent of Babe Ruth of our sport,
06:17I think helps you more than anything.
06:18This is like Muhammad Ali and his daughter Layla winning championships.
06:22This is basically unprecedented in what we're seeing right now.
06:28If you ask me, that can work both ways.
06:30I mean, to me, it can put a lot of pressure on you, not wanting to fail in front of your father.
06:40I don't think right now that she needs that extra pressure.
06:45Charlotte's got enough on her as it is.
06:49I think Nikki understands exactly what you're saying right now, King,
06:52playing a few mind games with Charlotte.
06:55I do that. One push-up and I set her up.
06:57Nikki had this big calibration planned for Thursday night on SmackDown.
07:02The problem is, no one showed up.
07:07That's because I was in Bermuda.
07:09That was embarrassing.
07:12Charlotte lands on the apron, Nikki misses wildly, and Charlotte caught it.
07:17Whoa!
07:31Shake it off and get it back in there, Charlotte.
07:33This is your chance for destiny.
07:36She didn't do it celebrating a touchdown like the Notre Dame football player.
07:40And remember, guys, you see Charlotte now limping on her leg.
07:45You know as well as I do, you don't shake off a hyperextended knee.
07:49I mean, you certainly, myself, King, you're right.
07:53It's unfortunate that that's something that's going to affect her this match.
07:57You don't know at this point.
07:58You don't know if you're hurt or injured at this point if you're Charlotte.
08:04And that's a big difference.
08:06Wow!
08:08Yeah, the bad knee caught on the bottom rope.
08:15Great ring awareness by Nikki to be able to use that bottom rope to her advantage.
08:20Great strategy when she saw Charlotte tweak her knee.
08:23Remember, there's no champion's advantage here for Nikki.
08:31Nikki can lose via pinfall, submission, disqualification, or count.
08:36That brought on by the actions of Twin Magic on Raw Monday.
08:39I think it continues.
08:41To go to the injured knee of Charlotte.
08:45And this could be a disastrous night for that young lady.
08:48No kidding, after all the anticipation.
08:51I gotta hand it to Nikki.
08:52It's pretty damn good.
08:54This is what happens when you get in there with a champ.
08:58Every plan works on the drawing board.
09:00Wait a minute, John.
09:01I mean, let's face it.
09:02If she hyperextended her knee, it wasn't any of Nikki's doing.
09:06It was just a bad break there.
09:07Just bad luck.
09:08It wasn't, but the bullseye in all of this, though, is, King.
09:11This is having the wherewithal of your Nikki to take advantage of every...
09:15Look at this.
09:16Oh, and a kick out.
09:17Every opportunity you have.
09:21Well, the key word, you said it right.
09:23Taking advantage.
09:25No matter what she does, if she can get it done and extend her reign as champion.
09:30Hey, how ironic would it be if Charlotte has to tap out of this?
09:35There's teamwork.
09:37There's team bad.
09:38Beautiful and dangerous.
09:40Tamina, Wyoming, and Sasha Banks.
09:42All three of those women have figured mightily into this Divas Revolution that's underway.
09:47Remember this.
09:48This figure eight that Charlotte has as her big finishing move that she likes so much
09:52starts with that figure four that her father used so many times to win so many championships.
09:57With that left leg damage, that takes it out of the equation.
10:01Or certainly hurts it.
10:02Charlotte may never get in position to even try it the way that Nikki is dominating right now.
10:09A lot of critics of Nikki's reign as Divas champion, but it's hard to argue, guys.
10:16Oh, nice forearm by Charlotte.
10:20Nikki right back to the bad knee.
10:27Hooks the leg and a kick out.
10:29There's only been five other women in WWE history that have held the top prize for more than 300 days.
10:39And of course, fabulous Lula with a record that'll never be beat.
10:42A different title, that's why it's considered a different record.
10:45Hook of the leg and a kick out.
10:47WWE fans in Houston trying to encourage Charlotte, trying to will her on.
11:01Charlotte reminds me of someone in that area as well.
11:03The Mildred Burke, who was a great champion in her 30s and 40s.
11:07She's a great champion.
11:09Charlotte reminds me of someone in that area as well.
11:12The Mildred Burke, who was a great champion in her 30s and 40s.
11:16A great athlete, much like Charlotte.
11:20Charlotte still showing some fight, though.
11:25Oh, suplex again right into the bottom rope.
11:28Same move, and now the mocking push-ups by Nikki.
11:34Man, this could not be going more her way.
11:36This has got to be a dream come true for Nikki.
11:39She's dissecting Charlotte here.
11:43So how do you know if it wasn't a knee? It wouldn't be something else.
11:47Nikki's fought a game plan so far.
11:50She waited on an opportunity, she stalled outside, something happened and she jumped right on it.
11:58I'm not saying that it's not smart strategy, you're right about that, but it's just a shame.
12:04It's just a shame that...
12:07As much preparation and anticipation as Charlotte put into this match.
12:12For things to go this wrong for her.
12:15That's a break.
12:17Oh, wait a minute, Charlotte! Charlotte! Charlotte, look at the steel wood here!
12:21And a kick out at two.
12:27And what you're about to see, you're right, breaks happen.
12:30Tony Romo got knocked out today, it's how you adjust to what happens in the middle of a fight.
12:35In the middle of a season.
12:40Look at this, this could be it.
12:49That leg wasn't hurt before, it is hurting now.
12:52At some point you're going to wonder how much more of this Charlotte can take.
12:55She was standing in vain.
12:57Brutally picked apart by Nikki.
13:00And Charlotte's still fighting back.
13:02Still got fight left in her.
13:03Talked a lot about what this fight is meant for her.
13:06For her family.
13:08Watch what Nikki's doing, she gets kicked back instead of trying to get into a fight, she simply goes back to the leg.
13:12She has found something that works.
13:14Talking about Nikki Bella, stay with it.
13:22Look at this face, look at Charlotte's face.
13:25Excruciating pain.
13:27And look at Nikki's face.
13:30Big smile.
13:31This could be the beginning of the end right here.
13:33Oh man.
13:37And Nikki looking to retain her championship.
13:40And Charlotte's still fighting.
13:50Charlotte can barely get to her feet, I don't know what...
13:54Unless she's going to be able to mount much of an offense.
14:02I don't think she's going to be able to, I mean it's all Nikki.
14:06Nikki Bella looking to retain, and Charlotte continues to stay in this.
14:12She's able to kick out.
14:14Most of these pinning situations, but can't get up to get anything going.
14:22Oh, Charlotte's still trying to fight.
14:24Oh no, this is awful.
14:26But remember, Nikki's got to be real careful.
14:28Oh, because she can lose if she's disqualified or counted out.
14:32Let's keep that in mind.
14:34Yeah, she better keep it in mind.
14:36Again!
14:39Look at Charlotte's face.
14:41Man, I wonder if Nikki's forgotten the stipulations on this match.
14:45Charlotte just said, my knee.
14:47Look at this.
14:49My knee.
14:51Nikki's got a five count here.
14:53The referee's going to count.
14:54Charlotte Paul using Charlotte's own move against her.
15:00Nikki is pushing this to the limit.
15:02That's something we've seen in that post.
15:04Nature Moe has done, Bret Hart has done.
15:08But I don't think Charlotte has ever had experience against her.
15:12I think the referee's giving Nikki a lot of leeway here.
15:17Cover, Charlotte yet again, and a kick out.
15:20Charlotte stays in this, and you've got to wonder at what point
15:22some frustration would start to build with Nikki.
15:27I don't know.
15:29I think Nikki right now is just enjoying this,
15:31wishing out this punishment.
15:33How much more can Charlotte take?
15:35I mean, at some point, she's got to think about tapping out, right?
15:37Before she's even more serious.
15:39This could be it right here.
15:41The way her body is contorted.
15:44Charlotte trying to drag herself to the bottom rope
15:47and force some sort of break.
15:49Nikki yelling at Brinkman.
15:52Nikki and Alicia, oh, and now Paige.
15:54Wait a minute, hey, what is this?
15:56And Becky and Charlotte from behind, and a kick out.
15:59Team Bella was trying to yank the ropes back,
16:01so Charlotte couldn't make it to it,
16:03but Nikki got on them because they said,
16:05listen, you're caught, you're disqualified.
16:07I lose my title.
16:09Could be Charlotte's last chance, too.
16:14Charlotte saw the opportunity.
16:16She certainly took it.
16:19Charlotte trying to somehow release the pressure here from Nikki.
16:20And riding on the back of Charlotte,
16:22that certainly adds weight to the leg.
16:24A great counter by Charlotte,
16:26but the damage is certainly done.
16:28Yeah, does Charlotte have anything left?
16:30Anything at all?
16:32I don't see how she can.
16:37Charlotte back to her feet,
16:39and a knee caught Nikki in the midsection,
16:41and now a chop.
16:43It's Charlotte now with another one.
16:45On one leg, Charlotte delivering chops to the champion.
16:47But there's no leverage whatsoever.
16:48Dips underneath.
16:50Look at this move, though.
16:52Punter with a neck breaker.
16:54Nikki in trouble.
16:56Charlotte trying to shake it off and fight through it.
16:58Good leg, boot to the face.
17:00That hurt her leg again, though.
17:02Yeah, she landed awkwardly on it.
17:04Here's the cover for the title, and a kick out.
17:06That was a plant leg, just like a punter.
17:09Now we're going to see what Charlotte's made of.
17:11She's going to try to fight through the pain,
17:13dig down deep.
17:15Nikki needs to stay away from her.
17:16Nikki, make her come to you.
17:18Nikki again went for the bad leg.
17:20Charlotte able to counter.
17:22Doing Charlotte some favors.
17:24Oh, there you go.
17:26Stay with the game plan.
17:33Cover.
17:35Again, and a kick out by Charlotte.
17:39Now Nikki's getting frustrated.
17:41That's it.
17:43Now she's wondering what she has to do
17:44to put Charlotte away,
17:46and maybe that's it for the third time.
17:48A suplex into the ropes.
17:50Legs on the ropes.
17:53We'll see how Charlotte can withstand any more of this.
17:58Been a dominating performance by Nikki Bellick.
18:01The referee asked Charlotte if she wanted to continue,
18:03and she said yes.
18:05Maybe a mistake.
18:07Charlotte's got that clear heart.
18:09She's not going to give up that easy.
18:11I don't think anybody would blame her if she did kick.
18:12Not a bit.
18:14Maybe this is where the referee has to step in
18:16for her own safety and health.
18:18Again, Nikki.
18:20Is this enough?
18:22Charlotte again makes a decision far.
18:24That's one of the responsibilities of these referees
18:26is to protect these entertainers,
18:28these performers out there.
18:30I agree with you, John.
18:37What's Nikki going to do here?
18:39Let her come to you, Nikki.
18:40A spear!
18:42Charlotte caught Nikki with a spear.
18:44Complete desperation.
18:46But Charlotte hit it.
18:49How can Charlotte do this?
18:51Is she going to be able to do this?
18:53Figure four first.
18:55She's got a bridge though into the figure eight.
18:57There's the bridge into the figure eight.
18:59Can she put enough pressure with that back leg?
19:01What's Nikki going to do?
19:03What can Nikki do when there's no help for her?
19:05Charlotte's got to be helping as well.
19:07Charlotte wins the title!
19:08Charlotte's a champion!
19:10Here is your winner by submission
19:13and the new Divas champion, Charlotte!
19:19Charlotte ends Nikki's record-setting streak
19:22to win her first Divas title.
19:29Look at this.
19:31There's her daddy, Ric Flair.
19:33What an emotional moment.
19:35Counting this title,
19:3717 championships in this family.
19:39World titles.
19:44This is my favorite daughter
19:46becoming home run champion after daddy.
19:53What an emotional moment.
19:55Charlotte had one chance
19:57and she did it.
19:59Guys, what a gutsy victory
20:01for that young lady tonight.
20:02Nikki made one mistake.
20:06Look at this.
20:08At a desperation, a spear by Charlotte
20:10and we had wondered throughout the match
20:12with the bad knee
20:14if Charlotte was going to be able
20:16to lock into figure four
20:18and then bridge into the figure eight
20:20and force Nikki to tap out
20:22but we had our answer.
20:24After 301 days,
20:26we have a new Divas champion
20:28and her name is Charlotte.
20:30And tears of joy
20:32flowing from both of them.
20:34All the titles that man has won
20:36and he's bawling like a little baby
20:38because his daughter's won one.
20:40That is awesome.
20:42You are right, King.
20:44What a hell of a sight.
20:46The hard work
20:48and the dedication over the years
20:50for Charlotte to get to this moment.
20:52She talked a lot about how
20:54it wasn't easy for her being brought up
20:56as the daughter of Ric Flair.
20:57That doors didn't open easy for her.
20:59That she had to work hard
21:01to get to where she is today
21:03and tonight she makes her dad proud.
21:15That is making me tear up a little bit, guys.
21:17That is something.
21:23This is a moment in history.
21:25You'll remember where you were
21:27if you remember this one.
21:31Congratulations, Charlotte.
21:39Go on, Ness.
21:41One leg is strutting on Charlotte.
21:50Tears of joy.