WWE Friday Night SmackDown - 05 January 2024 Full Show HD
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00:00:00**Cheering**
00:00:16I'm not saying that I'm winning anymore.
00:00:20**Laughter**
00:00:22**Cheering**
00:00:34The Tribal Chief has arrived at the sold-out Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada
00:00:40for this New Year's Revolution.
00:00:42A blockbuster edition of Friday Night SmackDown
00:00:45that's sponsored by Progressive.
00:00:47A triple threat of protection with holes, auto and more.
00:00:53**Cheering**
00:01:08The following is the finals
00:01:11of the United States Championship Tournament!
00:01:19Introducing first, from Marieville, Quebec, Canada
00:01:23weighing in at 266 pounds
00:01:28Kevin Owens!
00:01:34Broken hand and all, Kevin Owens is primed and ready here tonight
00:01:38as we welcome you ringside.
00:01:40Happy New Year to you and yours folks.
00:01:42Delighted you're with us.
00:01:43Kevin Patrick, Corey Graves.
00:01:45This is a monumental night to kick things off.
00:01:47Talk about kicking off 2024 with a bang.
00:01:50How about our main event tonight?
00:01:52A premium live event worthy matchup
00:01:55which will see AJ Styles vs. Randy Orton vs. LA Knight
00:02:01with the winner advancing to the Royal Rumble
00:02:03to challenge the Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns.
00:02:07The Royal Rumble rapidly approaching three weeks from Saturday.
00:02:12**Cheering**
00:02:26And his opponent, accompanied by Angel and Umberto
00:02:31weighing 204 pounds, from Mexico City, Mexico
00:02:36Santos Escobar!
00:02:40Unrecognizable from months ago, Santos Escobar
00:02:44flanked by Angel and Umberto
00:02:46now within touching distance of that opportunity
00:02:49for the United States Championship.
00:02:51Santos Escobar who had to get through Dragon Lee and Bobby Lashley
00:02:55to reach this point.
00:02:56Kevin Owens had to outlast Austin Theory
00:02:59and NXT Superstar Carmelo Hayes.
00:03:05Gravy, it's also a championship match here tonight on SmackDown.
00:03:08Io Sky putting her title on the line
00:03:11against Mee Chin who's been in sensational form of late.
00:03:15Keep your eyes peeled for that one
00:03:17but right now it's all about the finals
00:03:19of the United States Championship Tournament.
00:03:22Which of these two men will challenge Logan Paul
00:03:25come the Royal Rumble?
00:03:26We will get our answer in a matter of moments.
00:03:28But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention Angel and Umberto
00:03:32who've aligned themselves with Santos Escobar
00:03:35thus making Escobar exponentially more dangerous in this environment.
00:03:39And Kevin Owens had better keep his head on a swivel.
00:03:46For more reasons than one.
00:03:49Just as the bell was about to ring
00:03:51the champ is here.
00:03:57Ladies and gentlemen
00:03:59please welcome
00:04:01the United States Champion
00:04:06Logan Paul!
00:04:14What a fantastic surprise to kick off New Year's Revolution.
00:04:19The Maverick himself.
00:04:21The United States Champion.
00:04:23The social media megastar.
00:04:27The disruptor himself, Logan Paul.
00:04:30Logan
00:04:32Join us, won't you?
00:04:36What a treat this is.
00:04:37Logan Paul joining us at the commentary desk.
00:04:40It's an honor.
00:04:42The honor is all of ours, Logan.
00:04:46Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro, the LWO.
00:04:50They've got to cross the bear with Santos Escobar
00:04:52who can only watch on.
00:04:54Kevin Owens has to be enjoying this.
00:04:56This is going to neutralize the threat that it would have been
00:04:58Angel and Humberto.
00:05:00They're starting on hot, boys.
00:05:02Scrapping all the way up the rope they go.
00:05:04I can't wait for this.
00:05:06There goes the numerous advances.
00:05:08Super kick out of the gate.
00:05:10Clear the deck.
00:05:11There it is.
00:05:13Just pulverized Santos Escobar.
00:05:15Kevin Owens making the climb to the top rope.
00:05:18He's going for broke.
00:05:19Could be over early.
00:05:21Flash all over Escobar.
00:05:23He grabs the broken arm, but in for the cover now.
00:05:25To qualify.
00:05:26And a kick out from Santos.
00:05:29Who's going to qualify here to face Logan Paul at the Royal Rumble?
00:05:33I mean, it might be the guy that looks like...
00:05:36Welcome back, folks.
00:05:37This is the final of the United States Championship Tournament.
00:05:40Kevin Owens on top here against Santos Escobar.
00:05:44Kevin Owens right now, broken right hand and all,
00:05:46staring a hole through our guest at ringside,
00:05:48the United States Champion himself, Logan Paul.
00:05:51Logan, I know you've been watching this tournament since its inception.
00:05:54What have you been most impressed by?
00:05:56Absolutely no one.
00:05:58These boys want what I have.
00:06:00And I use the term boys very specifically.
00:06:02Kevin Owens looks like he raided a teenager's closet.
00:06:06The way he dresses, I can't tell if he's going to a field trip or a wrestling match.
00:06:10You've had a lot of insulting and disparaging things to say, Logan, about Kevin Owens.
00:06:14You fear that might come back to haunt you?
00:06:16No, I don't know what you're talking about.
00:06:19Oh, God.
00:06:21That could do it for Kevin Owens.
00:06:23Escobar wisely attacking the damaged right hand.
00:06:28Kevin Owens who continues to fight with that broken hand.
00:06:32You ain't going to be nothing, Escobar.
00:06:34Broken hand, he brittle.
00:06:36Another look at that.
00:06:37Escobar slam.
00:06:38And again, Santos focusing on the broken right hand of Kevin Owens.
00:06:45Multiple headbutts.
00:06:48Kevin Owens.
00:06:49Logan, have you been impressed thus far with Santos Escobar?
00:06:52You know, I like Santos because in a roundabout way, indirectly, he helped me become the U.S. champ.
00:06:59But you said you're not concerned because you've already beaten the greatest luchador of all time.
00:07:03That's a fact. Santos is not even on my mind.
00:07:06Keanu gathering.
00:07:07Look at Santos Escobar.
00:07:09Beautiful backbreaker.
00:07:11Escobar doing his best to make his way into your mind, champ.
00:07:16It's funny. I feel like a lot of people want to be there.
00:07:18You know, it's crazy being at the epicenter of all the attention.
00:07:23Working on the broken hand now of Kevin Owens.
00:07:28Logan, the Royal Rumble rapidly approaching.
00:07:30Just over three weeks away.
00:07:32Do you have any surprises planned for the Royal Rumble?
00:07:34I know it's going to be a massive event.
00:07:36I know you always show up and show out.
00:07:38Yeah, sure. I just started lifting weights, so I do plan to cover some extra muscle this year.
00:07:42Yes, just now. You just began lifting weights.
00:07:44I'm serious, actually. I swear.
00:07:48Again, targeting the broken hand of Owens.
00:07:50Kevin Owens who qualified by beating Austin Theory and Carmelo Hayes.
00:07:55This may be a step too far as Escobar is gaining momentum now.
00:07:58You know, I really thought it was going to be Carmelo Hayes.
00:08:02No way. Certainly impressive.
00:08:04Making it to the second round before just narrowly losing out to Kevin Owens and Escobar with another takedown of Owens.
00:08:12Emperor is the man. Santos Escobar says this is his time for the suicide dive to the outside.
00:08:19Nearly put Owens through the barricade.
00:08:21That must be a thick barricade to protect a man like that.
00:08:25260 plus pounds of Owens crashing into the barricade.
00:08:29Santos Escobar pulling some lucha libre out of his arsenal.
00:08:33Logan, you're talking about KO a three-time United States champion, a Grand Slam champion in WWE.
00:08:39Yeah, you know, I don't know how a Canadian can beat the United States.
00:08:43Again, United States champion. I don't know how he did it.
00:08:46But, you know, he's a contender. I'll be honest.
00:08:50Kevin Owens certainly fighting with extra motivation tonight in his native Canada.
00:08:54Something of a hometown here. Disrespectful Canadian fans right now.
00:08:59Down under Logan's skin such that he's actually left the commentary table for the moment.
00:09:04Took his headset off and everything.
00:09:08Logan Suks is the chance in case anyone's curious.
00:09:12Escobar now heading up toward the top rope. Hammered down by Owens.
00:09:16Owens, predominantly a right-handed fighter.
00:09:19Obviously dropping some lefts as well. Looking for something spectacular.
00:09:26Escobar, those shots to the body of Owens.
00:09:30Logan, I gotta admit, I feel a little bad for you coming all the way up here to Canada, north of the border,
00:09:34and be disrespected like that by the WWE universe.
00:09:37I feel bad. I can't kick some butt today.
00:09:39Flew all the way here from Puerto Rico, and I can't whoop some...
00:09:43Spiking Escobar!
00:09:45That could do it for Owens if Kevin can gain his wits about him and execute a cover.
00:09:51Escobar may be down for three.
00:09:53Looks for Owens, grabbing the broken hand.
00:09:57Fight Owens, fight.
00:10:00Owens again.
00:10:01He got no pain tolerance. That's what I'm seeing.
00:10:03You see no pain tolerance from Kevin Owens?
00:10:05I see he got no pain tolerance.
00:10:08I'm sure Owens would disagree with you.
00:10:10Santos, Escobar maybe as well.
00:10:12Looking to join Owens up on the top rope.
00:10:16Precarious position for both superstars.
00:10:19Haven't you warned superstars before about going to the top rope with Kevin Owens, Corey?
00:10:23Sure did.
00:10:24Logan, whatever you do, never, ever, ever try to superplex Kevin Owens.
00:10:28For what?
00:10:29This.
00:10:30KO from the top rope!
00:10:35Obviously Escobar didn't do his homework.
00:10:37Kevin Owens in control.
00:10:38Who is going to challenge Logan Paul at the Royal Rumble?
00:10:46The stakes enormous in this opening match here.
00:10:48New Year's Revolution.
00:10:49Kevin Owens, Santos Escobar.
00:10:51Who's going to book their place to challenge Logan Paul at the Royal Rumble?
00:10:55Both superstars are jockeying for position on the top turnbuckle.
00:11:00Now in a slightly safer position are both men.
00:11:03Logan, when you look at these two guys, knowing that one of them will advance to the Royal Rumble to challenge you for United States Championship.
00:11:09These are two superstars who have dedicated their lives to this industry.
00:11:13Who have scratched and clawed for everything they've got.
00:11:16They've dedicated everything and sacrificed.
00:11:18Does that not give you pause a little bit?
00:11:20Not at all.
00:11:21You've got to work smarter, not harder.
00:11:23And if you're like a Kevin Owens or Santos Escobar, it's hard to work smart when you have absolutely no brain.
00:11:28I've been doing this a year and a half, Corey.
00:11:30These guys have worked their whole lives.
00:11:32And everyone is in this tournament to get what I have.
00:11:34They want what I have.
00:11:36I'm a star.
00:11:37Oh!
00:11:40Kevin Owens from the apron.
00:11:42Are you sure that's not giving you a little bit to think about?
00:11:45Not at all.
00:11:46Not at all.
00:11:47I'm dealing with stars.
00:11:48Patrick Mahomes, Erling Haaland, superstars building a billion dollar prime business.
00:11:54I ain't worried about this guy, although that, I mean.
00:11:56Oh!
00:11:57Knees were up.
00:11:58The knees were up from Escobar.
00:12:01At the last possible second, Santos Escobar avoids disaster.
00:12:06Now lining up Owens in the opposite corner.
00:12:10Escobar at pace.
00:12:12Knees colliding with the jaw of Owens.
00:12:16Escobar to the top rope.
00:12:18Down goes Owens.
00:12:19This could do it.
00:12:20If Escobar can get in for the cover.
00:12:24Taking his time now.
00:12:25Escobar looking for a little insurance to make sure KO stays down.
00:12:29I'd love to beat another luchador.
00:12:32Escobar.
00:12:33You may get your chance.
00:12:34Into the cover to qualify to face Logan Paul.
00:12:36A KO kicks out.
00:12:40You have to respect the toughness, the guts, the will of Kevin Owens.
00:12:45I don't.
00:12:47You don't.
00:12:48Not even a little bit.
00:12:49This is happening feet in front of you, champ.
00:12:51And you're not even a little bit impressed with what Kevin.
00:12:54I'm impressed.
00:12:56Logan!
00:12:57I don't know if you wanted to answer your question, Kurt.
00:12:59Logan!
00:13:00It's hard to concentrate when you've got thousands and thousands of angry Canadians yelling at you.
00:13:04So there tonight, 13,800.
00:13:08None.
00:13:09I'm sure I'll find a Logan Paul.
00:13:13Escobar now.
00:13:14Kick to Owens.
00:13:16I take back what I said.
00:13:19While I don't respect Kevin Owens.
00:13:21Because he stunted me at my first WrestleMania.
00:13:23And I'll never forget that.
00:13:24And I'll never forget him.
00:13:25And I'm taking that to the grave, Corey Graves.
00:13:27You remember what it feels like.
00:13:29You don't want that happening again.
00:13:31Never.
00:13:33I do commend his ability as a wrestler.
00:13:36Like I said.
00:13:37The way he moves his frame around the ring impresses me.
00:13:40And for that, Kevin Owens.
00:13:44I am more than happy to be him.
00:13:46Well, you may have your opportunity.
00:13:47But it looks like Escobar is looking to turn the ties.
00:13:50But Kevin Owens now.
00:13:52Middle rope.
00:13:53Wow.
00:13:54Rolling senton cover.
00:13:55Wasting no time to qualify.
00:13:57Can Owens do it?
00:13:58Escobar kicking out.
00:14:02Logan, both of these men are leaving it all in the ring.
00:14:06For the right to challenge for your United States Championship.
00:14:09That's crazy.
00:14:10At the Royal Rumble.
00:14:11And everybody started to believe that man would be Kevin Owens.
00:14:15But we have to give Santos Escobar his flowers.
00:14:17You've got to be a little impressed with his resilience.
00:14:19No?
00:14:20I am.
00:14:21I am.
00:14:22They both got cool tattoos I can see from this angle.
00:14:25Kevin got a T-Rex tattoo.
00:14:27I like T-Rex.
00:14:32Never quits.
00:14:34We'll always fight Kevin Owens.
00:14:37Both superstars back on their feet now.
00:14:39Owens looking for the stunner.
00:14:40Escobar may have turned it around.
00:14:42Shoulders are down here.
00:14:43And Owens kicks out.
00:14:44Hey.
00:14:45Owens looking for the stunner.
00:14:46Stone Cold called.
00:14:47He wants his finisher back.
00:14:48Super kick.
00:14:52Owens looking for that powerful powerbomb.
00:14:54Escobar turns it around quickly.
00:14:55Great counter by Santos.
00:14:59Owens this time with that powerful powerbomb.
00:15:01Escobar went to the well one time too many.
00:15:05And Owens made him pay.
00:15:08What determination.
00:15:09You can see what it means to Kevin Owens.
00:15:12Stunner.
00:15:14Stunner from Owens.
00:15:15To book his place at the Royal Rumble.
00:15:17Thanks Logan Paul.
00:15:20Here we go.
00:15:21Here is your winner.
00:15:23Kevin Owens.
00:15:25Here we go.
00:15:28Well there you have it.
00:15:29It will be the prize later.
00:15:31You'll have it.
00:15:32I got something to say.
00:15:36We don't have it yet.
00:15:37According to the United States Champion.
00:15:38I'm inclined to defer to Logan Paul.
00:15:40Logan Paul.
00:15:50Congrats Kevin Owens.
00:15:51You won.
00:15:54You get to face the greatest United States Champion in history.
00:16:02Look at this guy.
00:16:03Look at you dog.
00:16:04Sweating.
00:16:05Out of breath.
00:16:07I haven't even broken a sweat.
00:16:09And I've retained my title for 62 days.
00:16:16Come on y'all.
00:16:17Besides.
00:16:18Let's be honest.
00:16:21Y'all thought.
00:16:22A Canadian.
00:16:24A Canadian.
00:16:25Could ever have.
00:16:27The United States Championship.
00:16:31The United States Championship.
00:16:34Kevin brother.
00:16:36You beating me.
00:16:38For the U.S. title.
00:16:40Is like the Canucks winning a Stanley Cup.
00:16:50No lies detected.
00:16:51It's never gonna happen.
00:16:57And y'all know why.
00:16:59It's never gonna happen.
00:17:02Because Kevin.
00:17:03I am Logan.
00:17:09Kevin Owens just KO'd Logan Paul.
00:17:13With the cast on that broken right hand.
00:17:19Well that shook Logan up pretty quickly.
00:17:27The atmosphere here tonight in Vancouver is already electric.
00:17:31It's obvious Kevin Owens has his sights set on Logan Paul at the Royal Rumble.
00:17:36Yeah and gold is what three elite superstars have their mind on tonight.
00:17:41Who's gonna enter the island of relevancy at the Royal Rumble and challenge Roman Reigns.
00:17:46Will it be LA Knight.
00:17:47Will it be AJ Styles.
00:17:48Or will it be this vengeful viper.
00:17:56For 18 months.
00:17:58I have been thinking.
00:18:00About this moment.
00:18:06Roman Reigns.
00:18:11The bloodline.
00:18:13Wreckage.
00:18:14Of humanity.
00:18:16Roman Reigns.
00:18:17You took 18 months from me.
00:18:19So I am coming for you.
00:18:27I need promises.
00:18:29For the first time in a year and a half.
00:18:31Randy Orton's back.
00:18:34Daddy's back.
00:18:36I've got a bag full of receipts for the bloodline.
00:18:44Those receipts are gonna come in the form of.
00:18:47The three most dangerous letters in.
00:18:50All of sports entertainment.
00:18:59Styles.
00:19:00Knight.
00:19:01Orton.
00:19:02Triple threaded.
00:19:03New years revolution.
00:19:05Who's gonna challenge the tribal chief.
00:19:08Nobody tells Randy Orton what to do.
00:19:13Randy Orton is here to fight.
00:19:15A 14 time world champion.
00:19:19It starts tonight.
00:19:21It ends at the Royal Rumble.
00:19:23For the WWE championship.
00:19:30It is personal tonight.
00:19:32For the viper.
00:19:33The megastar.
00:19:34And the phenomenal one.
00:19:35But only one man will earn the right.
00:19:37To face Roman Reigns.
00:19:39At the Royal Rumble.
00:19:40It's a triple threat match.
00:19:42And it's tonight.
00:19:43Roll on the main event.
00:19:45From here in Vancouver Canada.
00:20:04And here's the winner.
00:20:20Looking more jacked.
00:20:22And more dapper.
00:20:23Than ever before.
00:20:25The almighty Bobby Lashley.
00:20:27And the magnetic street profits.
00:20:29Are here to kick off the new year.
00:20:31Live on Smackdown.
00:20:34Please welcome the Street Profits and the Almighty Bobby Lashley.
00:20:48According to the Almighty and the Street Profits, 2024 already belongs to them.
00:20:55What is on their minds?
00:20:57We will find out in a matter of moments, live on Friday night.
00:21:03Friday Night Smackdown.
00:21:33The ultimate ending begins.
00:21:36The American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes, and the King of Strong Style, Shinsuke Nakamura, one-on-one.
00:21:41You keep saying that we're the same.
00:21:45Prove it.
00:21:46Raw, live this Monday, 8, 7 Central, only on USA.
00:21:53Folks, major news broke yesterday.
00:21:56WWE is Toronto-bound for one of the biggest weekends of the year.
00:21:59The Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada will play host to this year's Money in the Bank Premium Live event on Saturday, July 6th.
00:22:06Toronto joins Perth, Australia, Lyon, France, and Berlin, Germany as cities around the world hosting major WWE shows this year.
00:22:15The Money in the Bank Toronto weekend kicks off with Smackdown on July 5th and concludes with NXT Heatwave on Sunday, July 7th.
00:22:26A bumper weekend in store in Toronto.
00:22:40Excuse me, Logan.
00:22:41Logan, it's official.
00:22:43At Royal Rumble, your United States Championship will be on the line against Kevin Owens.
00:22:48Broken hand or not, he did get a punch in.
00:22:51Are you serious right now?
00:22:52You all right, man?
00:22:53Logan, I can't do an interview right now.
00:22:54You see what Kevin just did to me?
00:22:55Come on, we gotta get you to the trainer's room, man.
00:22:57That was disgusting.
00:22:58Here we go, here we go.
00:23:01Glad to see you've met Kevin.
00:23:04That's funny, huh?
00:23:05That's funny, huh?
00:23:06Hey, hey, hey!
00:23:07Knock it off.
00:23:08Let's go, man.
00:23:11Don't worry about that guy.
00:23:12He's a hooligan.
00:23:13He's a hooligan.
00:23:14You'd think Logan has good friends like Grayson Waller at Austin Theory.
00:23:18Well, folks, Friday Night Smackdown is sponsored by Progressive Insurance.
00:23:22Save when you bundle auto, home, or motorcycle insurance.
00:23:32Welcome to New Year's Revolution.
00:23:40And I'm gonna get a little personal with you guys for a second.
00:23:452023 was probably the toughest year of my career in WWE.
00:23:53Not because I didn't put in the work.
00:23:56Because the work that I put in didn't translate into the results that I wish I would've wanted.
00:24:04But of 2023, the highlight of 2023 was linking up with two of the greatest superstars
00:24:10and the greatest tag team in WWE.
00:24:15My boys, the Street Profits.
00:24:23So our resolution is very simple.
00:24:28We are gonna fight for and we are gonna take everything that we deserve in 2024.
00:24:42Guys, listen to Bobby.
00:24:47See, Bobby Dogs and I, we're gonna hop on the trend.
00:24:52Bobby! Bobby! Bobby!
00:25:01See, Bobby, they know we're gonna hop on the trend.
00:25:06But we're gonna fast forward to the part where we think the grass is much greener on the other side.
00:25:12So, but what we will do is take full advantage of every opportunity when it comes to capturing championship gold.
00:25:22Sir, yes sir.
00:25:24And look, it's been a while since me and Tez had those tag team championships.
00:25:29So judgment day, you might want to keep your head on the swivel on Raw.
00:25:34And not only that, Big Money Bob headed straight to the top.
00:25:40And my personal goal for 2024 is to get back to being the Almighty.
00:25:47And I'm gonna do that by officially declaring myself for the 2024 Royal Rumble match.
00:26:09Do you see the fish?
00:26:12He will.
00:26:17Do you see the fish?
00:26:23Carrying cross.
00:26:25And scarf.
00:26:30Oh my god, that's, that's Paul Ellering!
00:26:34And from behind!
00:26:36That's, that's AOP!
00:26:39Rezar and Akam!
00:26:41Dropping hammer fists on Lashley and the Street Profits!
00:26:47Just battering Bobby Lashley and the Profits.
00:26:50And carrying cross to do the same.
00:26:54I don't like the looks of this.
00:26:57Carrying cross and AOP as an unholy union.
00:27:04What the hell are we witnessing?
00:27:07We haven't seen AOP in almost four years.
00:27:11Super Collider!
00:27:14Akam and Rezar.
00:27:16With carrying cross by their side.
00:27:21KP, have we ever seen anyone manhandle the Almighty like this?
00:27:26No, is your answer.
00:27:29Oh my god!
00:27:37Carrying cross.
00:27:39Flanked by Rezar and Akam.
00:27:41AOP over 600 pounds of unbridled destruction.
00:27:47Led by the mastermind.
00:27:51Paul Ellering.
00:27:55Look at this.
00:27:57Carrying cross, looking to make a statement.
00:27:59Looking to make an impact.
00:28:01Here at New Year's Revolution.
00:28:03And did so in a colossal way.
00:28:05The Super Colliders!
00:28:07Dawkins and Ford nearly put the Super Colliders on the ground.
00:28:11Through the ring.
00:28:13The Almighty taking a trip on the downward spiral.
00:28:19And hell is empty.
00:28:21All the devils are here.
00:28:26Ellering, you think Road Warriors, Legion of Doom and now here tonight on SmackDown.
00:28:31Ellering is one of, if not the most successful manager in tag team sports entertainment history.
00:28:36This looks bad for all of Friday Night SmackDown.
00:28:39It's going to be bad for the Almighty's health if it keeps up this way.
00:28:43Speaking of being bad for health, it looked really, really bad for AJ Styles just a few months ago.
00:28:48And since being healthy and returning to WWE Styles, he's been spitting fire.
00:28:52And you can't blame him.
00:28:54The bloodline nearly cost him everything.
00:29:03Jimmy Uso beating the hell out of Styles.
00:29:10Ah!
00:29:12Oh my God!
00:29:30The numbers spell trouble for LA Knight and Randy Orton.
00:29:37Could it be?
00:29:39AJ Styles!
00:29:43Phenomenal forearm!
00:29:45AJ Styles evening the odds.
00:29:48The bloodline has made a lot of enemies.
00:29:52And there's going to be hell to pay.
00:29:54I don't give a damn about Randy Orton or LA Knight.
00:30:01Oh, you forget so easily that you stepped over my dead body.
00:30:05To tag with Cena, he gets the bloodline.
00:30:09Judging by AJ's appearance, this is a very, very different man.
00:30:13The bloodline has made a lot of enemies.
00:30:16And there's going to be hell to pay.
00:30:19Judging by AJ's appearance, this is a very, very different man than we last saw.
00:30:24I am number one when it comes to getting his hands on Roman Reigns.
00:30:29Randy Orton, LA Knight, or anyone else gets in my way.
00:30:35I'll drop them too.
00:30:37I want Roman Reigns at the Royal Rumble.
00:30:41I want Roman Reigns at the Royal Rumble.
00:31:12The following contest scheduled for one fall is for the WWE Women's Championship!
00:31:26Introducing first, accompanied by Gallows and Anderson, representing The OC, Meechan!
00:31:36Gallows and Anderson wishing Meechan well as she heads to the ring for what she calls the biggest match of her career.
00:31:44Can Meechan become the WWE Women's Champion?
00:31:47She takes on Io Sky, and that match is live next!
00:32:05Don't stand too close cause you don't if you say that you might know me.
00:32:11It's a whole lot of ice on me.
00:32:14Don't, don't stand too close cause you don't if you say that you might know me.
00:32:20It's a whole lot of ice on me.
00:32:23Tonight only, save up to 30% off orders.
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00:32:33Then in America's Game of the Week, the NFC East title is on the line for Dak and the Cowboys as they battle the Commanders or other regional action.
00:32:42Check local listings for the games in your area only on FOX.
00:32:48Is tonight the night Meechan becomes WWE Women's Champion?
00:32:51Is tonight the night Meechan becomes WWE Women's Champion?
00:32:55Raring to go now and in flying form after her performance to close out the year.
00:33:00Here is our progressive match flow.
00:33:04Match flow is sponsored by Progressive.
00:33:07A triple threat of protection with home, auto and more.
00:33:11Let's get set for a little holiday havoc.
00:33:14Bianca Belair has assembled every single one with a cross to bear with damage control.
00:33:20Oh, here we go, kicking off already.
00:33:27Right on time, Bayley saves the day.
00:33:31Off the ropes.
00:33:33With the ascent, Shotzi's going diving.
00:33:38They've got a table, but watch out.
00:33:42Damage control having their way here.
00:33:45First the pumpkin pie, now the mist.
00:33:48Carnage here tonight.
00:33:51Is that Isla Dawn?
00:33:53And Alva Fire behind Asuka and Kairi.
00:34:00Damage control not expecting that.
00:34:03Meechan now.
00:34:05Meechan with ideas.
00:34:11A win for Meechan.
00:34:15Now it's my time.
00:34:17And at New Year's Revolution, it's time for me to remind everyone who Meechan is.
00:34:45And her opponent, accompanied by Dakota Kai, Kairi Sane, Bayley and Asuka,
00:34:51representing Damage Control,
00:34:54she is the WWE Women's Champion,
00:34:59Io Sky!
00:35:04You see what I'm seeing, Corey?
00:35:06Io Sky, the champ, is going it alone as the rest of Damage Control hang back.
00:35:12I agree completely with the strategy, because if you're Io Sky,
00:35:15you want all of the respect of the entire WWE Universe, of the entire locker room.
00:35:20And to this moment, Io still doesn't feel as though she has that.
00:35:24She is the reigning WWE Women's Champion.
00:35:27She is the pearl of Damage Control.
00:35:29But if Io is not careful tonight,
00:35:32you are dealing with a very dangerous opponent in Meechan.
00:35:35And it's Meechan's biggest match of her entire career.
00:35:38Meechan's going to find out a great deal about herself tonight.
00:35:41Can she rise to the occasion?
00:35:43Can Meechan meet the moment?
00:35:45Or will she fall at the feet of Io Sky as so many before?
00:35:49Meechan says she's been so focused on helping the boys within the OC,
00:35:53but it's time to focus on myself, she said.
00:35:56What an opportunity this is as the bell rings.
00:35:58The WWE Women's Championship is the prize tonight.
00:36:02When you reference the boys, obviously referring to Gallows, Anderson and even AJ Styles.
00:36:07And trust me, you don't spend time around those three men
00:36:09without picking up a great deal of knowledge about this game.
00:36:13Meechan is as well prepared as anybody could be tonight.
00:36:16Look at the reflexes of Io Sky.
00:36:18What's the strategy for Meechan here against the high-flying Io Sky?
00:36:21Meechan needs to keep Io grounded.
00:36:23It sounds simple, but it's much easier said than done.
00:36:26Meechan needs to utilize some of her martial arts abilities,
00:36:29maybe even a little bit of a power advantage.
00:36:31Great athleticism by the WWE Women's Champion, Io Sky.
00:36:36The champion since SummerSlam, Io Sky.
00:36:39You can tell the confidence is absolutely soaring.
00:36:45So rapid.
00:36:47Meechan is so versatile.
00:36:49Shoulders are down here.
00:36:51Io Sky out in time.
00:36:53What's more, no wasted time for Meechan.
00:36:57Here to impress and continue this fine momentum.
00:37:00I like the pace that Meechan is keeping right now.
00:37:02She's not getting ahead of herself,
00:37:04not trying to speed things up to the extent that she can make a mistake.
00:37:07Keep the champion, the target, in front of you.
00:37:11At least as long as you can, because here comes the champion.
00:37:14Beautiful roll through, double stomp by Io Sky.
00:37:17Stomping on that midsection.
00:37:19Bayley took to social media earlier today
00:37:21talking about how 2024 is the year for damage control.
00:37:24Io's the champion.
00:37:26Kabuki warriors are going to be champions,
00:37:28and Bayley, who's declared for the Royal Rumble,
00:37:30says she'll win it.
00:37:32She's going to challenge Rhea Ripley.
00:37:34Some mind games from Meechan.
00:37:36Not the better of Io in that instance,
00:37:38and here comes the challenger.
00:37:40Meechan going to fly.
00:37:42Meechan taking out Io.
00:37:44Is this tonight?
00:37:46Can Meechan become champion here live on SmackDown?
00:37:54We're sold out tonight in Vancouver, Canada.
00:37:57The WWE Women's Championship is the prize tonight.
00:38:00Meechan challenging the champ, Io Sky.
00:38:02What a performance we've seen from Meechan so far.
00:38:04Very solid performance thus far by Meechan,
00:38:06but you can have a strong performance,
00:38:08but all that really matters is the result at the end.
00:38:11Meechan wants to head back to the U.S.
00:38:13as the new WWE Women's Champion.
00:38:15Meechan now.
00:38:17Oh, great. I think.
00:38:20Wow.
00:38:22Pushed away by Io Sky.
00:38:25Meechan taking down Io.
00:38:27Vicious knee.
00:38:29Rocked the jaw of the champion.
00:38:33Gut wrench by Meechan.
00:38:36Reference that she would have a power advantage
00:38:38over Io in this matchup.
00:38:40Gut wrench suplex.
00:38:42And the champion now looking for respite
00:38:44in the bottom turnbuckle.
00:38:46Remember, damage control went backstage.
00:38:48Io Sky going it alone tonight.
00:38:51The target within sight for Meechan.
00:38:54Cannonball in the corner.
00:38:57Cover now.
00:38:59Can she get the championship?
00:39:00Io kicks out.
00:39:03Take another look at the knee
00:39:05that Meechan connected with moments ago
00:39:07right under the chin of Io.
00:39:10Showing that versatility once more.
00:39:12Looking for a defeat there, Meechan.
00:39:14Big right hand from Io.
00:39:18Io Sky continues to grow,
00:39:20continues to evolve as champion.
00:39:22Meechan is putting on a show tonight.
00:39:24Meechan realizing the magnitude
00:39:26of the opportunity.
00:39:28The biggest match of her career
00:39:30thus far.
00:39:32Could be a life-changing...
00:39:34Oh my God!
00:39:36That's got to do it!
00:39:38To win the championship, can Meechan do it?
00:39:41Wow.
00:39:43A testament to the toughness
00:39:45of the WWE Women's Champion, Io Sky,
00:39:47as we look again.
00:39:49At the knees, driven right into
00:39:51the chest of the champion.
00:39:53And now, Meechan perhaps looking
00:39:55for some type of submission.
00:39:57Maybe a half crab.
00:39:58It is cinched in.
00:40:00Meechan leaning back.
00:40:02Will Io top?
00:40:05Close to the ropes.
00:40:07And she gets there.
00:40:09Forcing the break.
00:40:11Now, in my opinion, is when Meechan
00:40:13needs to step on the gas.
00:40:15Pick up the pace.
00:40:17Push the champion beyond her limits.
00:40:19Meechan has done a great job
00:40:21of dictating the pace in this matchup.
00:40:23But now it's time to step up.
00:40:25Io clearly feeling the effects.
00:40:26Hanging Meechan's leg over the ropes.
00:40:29The genius of the Sky has been flattened.
00:40:32I'm not entirely sure that the genius
00:40:34of the Sky knows where she's at right now.
00:40:36That right hand from Meechan
00:40:38rocked the champ.
00:40:40Now on the apron.
00:40:42Let's go behind.
00:40:44No, no, no, no, no!
00:40:46On the apron!
00:40:48Crushing the neck of Meechan!
00:40:50Bridging German suplex by Io Sky
00:40:52on the apron.
00:40:54Infamously known as the hardest
00:40:56in the world.
00:40:58Meechan has certainly kept
00:41:00Io grounded, Corey, as you mentioned.
00:41:02But the genius of the Sky
00:41:04finding different ways now.
00:41:06Now, Io measuring the challenger.
00:41:08Drop kick right on the money.
00:41:12Io quickly dragging her prey inside.
00:41:16Is this when the champ will soar?
00:41:20From the top!
00:41:22Io with the over the moon sword!
00:41:24The knees were up!
00:41:26Just in time!
00:41:28Can the challenger capitalize?
00:41:30Dragon suplex!
00:41:32Cover by Meechan!
00:41:34Quickly aimed to put away Io
00:41:36for the championship!
00:41:38And Io gets green once more.
00:41:40Take a look at this.
00:41:42Io looking for the over the moon sword.
00:41:44Her bread and butter.
00:41:46Meechan able to get her knees up
00:41:48just in time and then followed
00:41:50immediately by a dragon suplex.
00:41:52And now Meechan
00:41:54could be thinking about ending this.
00:41:56Instead, Io looking to turn it around
00:41:58but rolls free
00:42:00on the knees to the jaw of Meechan.
00:42:02Stacked and covered
00:42:04to retain Meechan.
00:42:06Still alive in this match.
00:42:10Well, tonight's Friday night
00:42:12Smackdown on Fox is sponsored
00:42:14by Progressive.
00:42:16From the top now and again
00:42:18Meechan thwarting Io's plans.
00:42:21Big rights there for Meechan.
00:42:26Io within sight.
00:42:29Rashote
00:42:31might have just erased
00:42:33Meechan's championship dreams.
00:42:35Totally rocks Meechan.
00:42:37Now from the top rope.
00:42:39There's a strength of Meechan.
00:42:41Great power
00:42:43by Meechan.
00:42:45Io
00:42:47in a very, very precarious position.
00:42:50Styles clash!
00:42:52Wow!
00:42:54That's gotta do it!
00:42:56To win the championship!
00:42:58The arm on the ropes
00:43:00wasn't in time.
00:43:02Fantastic ring awareness
00:43:04by the champion.
00:43:06Take another look at this
00:43:08from the second rope.
00:43:10The styles clash.
00:43:12We mentioned how much time
00:43:14Meechan has spent with AJ.
00:43:16How much she has learned.
00:43:18And Meechan came within a fraction
00:43:20of a second of becoming
00:43:22WWE Women's Champion.
00:43:24Nobody home at all.
00:43:26Meteora into the barricade.
00:43:31You can see the urgency
00:43:33in Io Sky.
00:43:35Just when Meechan
00:43:37had all the momentum.
00:43:39How the tide has turned.
00:43:42And the WWE Women's Champion
00:43:45Io Sky
00:43:47with the over the moon salt
00:43:50in for the cover
00:43:52to retain the championship.
00:43:56Here is your winner
00:43:58and still
00:44:00the WWE
00:44:02Women's Champion
00:44:04Io
00:44:06Sky!
00:44:09Listen, credit where it is due
00:44:11you have to tip your hat
00:44:13to Meechan
00:44:15for the effort she put up tonight
00:44:17pushing Io Sky to the limits.
00:44:20But here's where it all went south.
00:44:22Like a belly flop in an empty pool.
00:44:24And the breathtaking
00:44:26over the moon salt
00:44:28delivered by
00:44:30the pearl of damage control.
00:44:32I like that.
00:44:34I'm going to keep using it.
00:44:36Io Sky retains her
00:44:38WWE Women's Championship
00:44:40at New Year's Revolution.
00:44:42What a start to the year
00:44:44for Io Sky.
00:44:48Folks, I'm told
00:44:50that we can now go live
00:44:52backstage to the ring
00:44:54with the special counsel for Roman Reigns
00:44:56the wise man Paul Heyman.
00:45:00Now Paul, before we get your thoughts
00:45:02on tonight's main event
00:45:04I have to ask
00:45:06do you have a reaction
00:45:08to The Rock's comments from Monday?
00:45:14The Rock
00:45:16name drops Roman Reigns
00:45:18because The Rock
00:45:20wants to sit
00:45:22at the head
00:45:24of the table.
00:45:26To sit
00:45:28at the head of the table
00:45:30one must be invited
00:45:32to a dinner
00:45:34of relevancy.
00:45:35The Rock
00:45:37has not been invited.
00:45:39Nor will he be.
00:45:41Because The Rock
00:45:43is just like
00:45:45everybody else.
00:45:47He's looking for a shortcut
00:45:49to the headlines.
00:45:51There's only two ways
00:45:52to guarantee going viral.
00:45:54One, date Taylor Swift.
00:45:56Two, call out Roman Reigns.
00:46:00Roman Reigns wins a match
00:46:02out comes John Cena.
00:46:04Roman Reigns wins a match
00:46:06out comes Brock Lesnar.
00:46:09Roman Reigns
00:46:11beats Cody Rhodes.
00:46:13Cody Rhodes still talking
00:46:15about finishing
00:46:17his damn story.
00:46:20CM Punk
00:46:22comes back
00:46:24to WWE
00:46:26after 10 years.
00:46:29Welcome back.
00:46:31CM Punk says
00:46:33he's the OG Paul Heyman guy
00:46:35which he is
00:46:37till he upgraded from best friend to advocate
00:46:39and upgraded from advocate
00:46:41to wise man.
00:46:43Tonight
00:46:44Randy Orton, AJ Styles
00:46:46and LA Knight
00:46:48all fight for the privilege
00:46:50of getting smashed
00:46:52by Roman Reigns
00:46:54at the Royal Rumble
00:46:56and the one man that wins tonight
00:46:58will be smashed by Roman Reigns
00:47:00at the Royal Rumble
00:47:02the same way
00:47:04whomever opposes Roman Reigns
00:47:06in the main event of WrestleMania
00:47:08will be smashed
00:47:10by your tribal chief.
00:47:12Smashed by the head of the table.
00:47:14Smashed
00:47:16by the undisputed
00:47:18heavyweight champion of the world.
00:47:20Because there's not one man
00:47:22like
00:47:24Roman
00:47:26Reigns.
00:47:32Yes, boy!
00:47:35Lots of chew on
00:47:37from the wise man.
00:47:41The following contest
00:47:43is a tag team match
00:47:45scheduled for one fall.
00:47:47Introducing first
00:47:49Kit Wilson
00:47:50vs.
00:47:52Pretty
00:47:54Deadly.
00:47:56The fancy lads are here
00:47:58Pretty Deadly
00:48:00in action against Butch and
00:48:02who we're gonna find out next.
00:48:12On January 27th
00:48:15the only event of its kind
00:48:17Everyone's talking
00:48:19about WWE Royal Rumble.
00:48:46These games are on Fox
00:48:48primetime hoops.
00:48:50Bruce Thornton leads Ohio State
00:48:52in a Big Ten clash with Indiana.
00:48:54Tomorrow at 7.30 Eastern
00:48:56on Fox.
00:49:09That was amazing!
00:49:11That was amazing!
00:49:13What did I tell you?
00:49:14My vision!
00:49:16I've seen greatness
00:49:18in all of you guys
00:49:20but greatness needs gold
00:49:22and that's exactly what our champion did.
00:49:24You retained your gold!
00:49:26I knew you'd beat me tonight!
00:49:28Your era will
00:49:30never end!
00:49:33You know what else will never end?
00:49:35My plan!
00:49:37And that is Kabuki Warriors
00:49:39next winning the tag team championships.
00:49:41That is right!
00:49:42You know what else?
00:49:44You are going to win the Rumble
00:49:46and you're gonna take that title off Rhea.
00:49:48Oh my God!
00:49:50That sounds like a beautiful plan.
00:49:54Now hold up, I'm not
00:49:56I'm not here for a fight.
00:49:58No, I'm here to congratulate the champion
00:50:00so congratulations on a great match tonight.
00:50:02But you, baby, on the other hand
00:50:04you're getting a little
00:50:06ahead of yourself
00:50:08because that little plan you're talking about
00:50:10yeah, that got a flaw
00:50:12I'm going to win the Royal Rumble
00:50:14because I'm entering the Royal Rumble
00:50:19and I can't wait to K.O.D. you
00:50:21over the top rope.
00:50:23See, what's going to happen is
00:50:25I'm going to win the Royal Rumble
00:50:27for the second time
00:50:29and then at WrestleMania
00:50:31I'm going to take back my title
00:50:33and then the EO era ends.
00:50:37Oh, and
00:50:39Happy New Years.
00:50:42Oh.
00:50:48Hey, EO's saying that you as the leader
00:50:51you need to take care of Bianca, okay?
00:50:53We can't have her jeopardizing your plan.
00:50:56Alright? Let's go, guys.
00:51:04India apparently drawing the assignment
00:51:06of taking out Bianca.
00:51:08The Royal Rumble is sponsored by Cricket
00:51:09with fast and powerful
00:51:11nationwide 5G coverage
00:51:13you can stress less and smile more
00:51:15and by Suicide Squad
00:51:17Kill the Justice League
00:51:19available February 2nd on PlayStation 5.
00:51:23The tastiest snacks, huh?
00:51:25Corey, stop dancing, will you?
00:51:27This has been my favorite episode of
00:51:292024 Friday Night SmackDown
00:51:31and it just got even better.
00:51:34I would invite you to join me
00:51:36in a Yes Boy, but I know you would
00:51:37humiliate yourself and Pretty Deadly
00:51:40and the entire nation of Ireland.
00:51:42Look at the sold-out crowd.
00:51:44Not one person dancing along with Pretty Deadly.
00:51:46Because they're mesmerized by the giant disco ball
00:51:48by the good looks and potentially
00:51:50the brutality of Butch.
00:52:00Butch had one task over the holidays
00:52:03find a partner to face Pretty Deadly.
00:52:05Who's it gonna be, Butch?
00:52:15Oh-ho-ho!
00:52:17Okay!
00:52:19And their opponents, the team of
00:52:21Butch and Tyler Bates!
00:52:26If you're a follower of NXT
00:52:28you are already familiar
00:52:30with the big strong boy, Tyler Bates.
00:52:33We know Pretty Deadly's not going to be
00:52:35the same as Tyler Bates.
00:52:37He's extremely familiar with both
00:52:39Butch and Tyler Bates.
00:52:41This is a pretty formidable tag team
00:52:43if maybe not who you would have expected.
00:52:45They've tagged all around the world before.
00:52:47They've faced each other many, many times.
00:52:49Butch and Tyler Bates go back 12 years.
00:52:52What a selection from Butch.
00:52:54Tyler Bates actually competed in his
00:52:56very first match in Oxford, England
00:52:59against Butch.
00:53:01And the two of them since have
00:53:03really made great names for themselves
00:53:05around the globe.
00:53:07Here in WWE, both former NXT UK champions
00:53:09have had quite a few instant plastics
00:53:11in their day.
00:53:13Tyler Bates, it was Butch who he beat
00:53:15at 19 years of age to become
00:53:17the youngest NXT UK champion.
00:53:19I don't know if we have to worry about
00:53:21chemistry here, Corey, when it comes to
00:53:23Bate and Butch.
00:53:25Listen, Bate and Butch are two of the men
00:53:27who are responsible for globally popularizing
00:53:29what we now know as British strong style.
00:53:31A very unique form of in-ring competition.
00:53:33I just hope Kit and Elton are prepared.
00:53:35Tyler Bate.
00:53:37A SmackDown debut for Tyler Bate
00:53:39who's struggling here early.
00:53:41Kit Wilson in control.
00:53:44But Tyler Bate is so quick.
00:53:46He's so strong.
00:53:48And what Tyler Bate lacks in height,
00:53:50he more than compensates for in raw power
00:53:52and technique.
00:53:54Bate, pound for pound.
00:53:56Case in point.
00:53:58Pound for pound, one of the strongest
00:54:00athletes in WWE.
00:54:02So rapid with his movements.
00:54:03Utilizing the traditional British style
00:54:05of wrestling with a little update.
00:54:08Just toying here with Pretty Debbie.
00:54:10Something we don't see too often.
00:54:12Shoulders are down here.
00:54:14Wilson kicking out.
00:54:16Drop kick right in the money maker
00:54:18of Kit Wilson.
00:54:20And Tyler Bate impressing the WWE
00:54:22universe here in Vancouver.
00:54:24The tag was made here.
00:54:26A frantic tag, I thought now,
00:54:28for Elton Prince.
00:54:30Dramatically hits the deck.
00:54:32Here goes Tyler Bate.
00:54:34Off the shoulders of Butch.
00:54:36Look at this tag team action we're seeing.
00:54:41Elton Prince trying to fight his way out.
00:54:44You know what an unorthodox competitor
00:54:47Butch can be.
00:54:50Great athleticism on display.
00:54:53Oh!
00:54:55Wiping Elton off his feet.
00:54:58Oh no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:54:59Not the fingers, Butch.
00:55:01Not the fingers.
00:55:03Oh, don't look at this.
00:55:05Oh!
00:55:07Might have broken Kit's arm.
00:55:09Maybe he's going to need a wheelchair.
00:55:11I hope not.
00:55:13Here's Tyler Bate now gathering momentum.
00:55:16Both superstars wiping out Pretty Debbie.
00:55:19What a showing so far
00:55:21from Tyler Bate and Butch.
00:55:26We are sold out tonight.
00:55:27What an atmosphere for New Year's Revolution.
00:55:29Butch and Tyler Bate
00:55:31is making his SmackDown debut
00:55:33against Pretty Deadly.
00:55:35Pretty Deadly have done a great job
00:55:37of weathering the early storm provided by Tyler Bate.
00:55:39This is expert level teamwork.
00:55:41While trapped in the submission of Butch,
00:55:43the tag was made
00:55:45and the tides have turned.
00:55:48As they have many times throughout this match.
00:55:50Butch now with a kick that connects.
00:55:52Oh!
00:55:55Taking the tag.
00:55:57Taking off his feet
00:55:59by Elton Prince.
00:56:03A duo that have absolutely impressed
00:56:05since arriving on SmackDown in 2023.
00:56:08Oh!
00:56:10A unique suplex by Butch
00:56:12who desperately needs to make a tag
00:56:14to the fresher Tyler Bate.
00:56:16Raring to get in is Tyler Bate.
00:56:18Who can get to the tag first?
00:56:20Butch now makes the tag for Bate.
00:56:22In comes Wilson Iswell
00:56:24taking off his feet.
00:56:26Tyler Bate swinging at everything
00:56:28that moves right now.
00:56:32His energizer,
00:56:34Tyler Bate.
00:56:36Effortless.
00:56:38Not fazed by this debut
00:56:40on SmackDown at all.
00:56:45Sneak escape into the knee lift now
00:56:47from the second turnbuckle.
00:56:49Flying uppercut.
00:56:51European style for Tyler Bate.
00:56:53There's that strength we talked about.
00:56:55Yeah!
00:56:59Standing shooting star press.
00:57:02Bate could have gone for the corporate core.
00:57:04He wants this to continue.
00:57:06Bate showing the entire WWE universe
00:57:08just what he is capable of.
00:57:11Around and around we go.
00:57:13Someone get Kiddin Airsick back.
00:57:15The airplane spin for Tyler Bate.
00:57:18And the crowd here in Vancouver are loving it.
00:57:26Bate somehow quickly back on his feet.
00:57:28There he is.
00:57:30Tags in Butch.
00:57:33In the corner.
00:57:35Top pin!
00:57:37Top pins indeed, Corey.
00:57:39Look at that, man.
00:57:41I know all about soccer.
00:57:43Look at this!
00:57:45Immense tag team work as Butch now.
00:57:47The break up
00:57:49from Elton Prince.
00:57:52Names are breaking down in this tag team.
00:57:53Nasty backhand from Tyler Bate.
00:57:59Working in sync now, Bate and Butch.
00:58:01Oh!
00:58:03Elton Prince just kicked Tyler Bate
00:58:05right on the jaw.
00:58:07And now Butch from the top.
00:58:09Hung across the top rope.
00:58:11Oh, hang on a second.
00:58:13Quickly in now.
00:58:15For the cover and the victory for Pretty Deadly.
00:58:17Did Butch get free?
00:58:19I think he did just in time.
00:58:21Just in time.
00:58:23What a turn around.
00:58:25That gets fingers again.
00:58:27A tag was made.
00:58:29Oh, no!
00:58:31Tyler Bate, the legal man.
00:58:33Oh, there it is!
00:58:35The bop and bang!
00:58:39Is this?
00:58:41Yes, it is!
00:58:43A double Tyler Driver 97!
00:58:45And Tyler Bate on his SmackDown debut
00:58:47gets the win!
00:58:49Here are your winners,
00:58:51the team of Butch
00:58:53and Tyler Bate!
00:58:55This win has got to feel
00:58:57magnificent for Butch
00:58:59who's been having a bit of a rough patch
00:59:01in his career recently.
00:59:03Something of an identity crisis.
00:59:05Sometimes it just takes reconnecting
00:59:07with an old friend.
00:59:09Tyler Bate making a massive impact
00:59:11here at New Year's Revolution.
00:59:15A tag team Tyler Driver.
00:59:18There you go.
00:59:20A lot of alliteration there.
00:59:21But a big win either way.
00:59:23It's very disappointing for Kit and Elton.
00:59:25They wore their best Robin Hood
00:59:27get-ups tonight and got embarrassed.
00:59:29Tyler Bate could very well
00:59:31be a star on the rise
00:59:33right here on SmackDown.
00:59:35And as we turn our attention, folks,
00:59:37to tonight's main event,
00:59:39no doubt Bate and others
00:59:41will be trying to emulate
00:59:43what a certain megastar did last year.
00:59:45Dig up the soil.
00:59:47Taste the seeds.
00:59:49Covering water with a new way to see.
00:59:51Everybody keep moving with no complacency
00:59:53and pay attention to the fact
00:59:55that nothing came for free.
00:59:57All of a sudden, L.A. Knights everywhere.
00:59:59Let's call it what it is.
01:00:01I'm the fastest rising star
01:00:03in SmackDown history.
01:00:05The only star in the movie
01:00:07I'm playing the role.
01:00:09I can never lose the focus,
01:00:11I stay in control.
01:00:13Tear my opponent like a book,
01:00:15I'm making him fold.
01:00:17I'm the best decision
01:00:19this company ever made.
01:00:22Yeah, put the pressure on them.
01:00:24I took Roman Reigns
01:00:26within an inch
01:00:28of that WWE Championship.
01:00:30One first trauma.
01:00:32Jimmy Uso saves the match.
01:00:35I'm not done
01:00:37till I own
01:00:39the WWE Championship.
01:00:41Orton, Styles, Knight,
01:00:43the winner goes to the Royal Rumble
01:00:45to challenge Roman Reigns.
01:00:47The bloodline took you out.
01:00:49The bloodline took you out.
01:00:51Does anybody remember
01:00:53taking me out?
01:00:55Which means I'm bulletproof.
01:00:57I've got Roman Reigns.
01:01:00Put the pressure on them.
01:01:02I have taken the WWE Championship
01:01:05with everybody saying.
01:01:12Careers were nearly ended
01:01:14and opportunities stolen.
01:01:16But tonight one superstar
01:01:18will earn the right to make things right
01:01:19at the Royal Rumble
01:01:21and grab the gold.
01:01:23But who will move forward tonight?
01:01:25We will find out in our massive
01:01:27main event triple threat match.
01:01:29Next.
01:01:50We are at the home of the Canucks.
01:01:52The Rogers Arena in stunning
01:01:54Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
01:01:56here tonight.
01:01:58A brilliant night for New Year's
01:02:00Revolution.
01:02:02We're back on Monday.
01:02:04All eyes around the world
01:02:06were on Monday Night Raw.
01:02:08It was the most electrifying start
01:02:10to 2024 imaginable.
01:02:12The moment all eyes
01:02:14were on.
01:02:16The moment all eyes
01:02:17were on.
01:02:19The moment all eyes
01:02:21were on.
01:02:23The moment the world's biggest
01:02:25star, The Rock, arrived at
01:02:27WWE on day one.
01:02:29The sold out crowd in San Diego
01:02:31couldn't believe it.
01:02:33Neither could the millions
01:02:35watching around the world.
01:02:37Now look, we know The Rock,
01:02:39he's all about breaking records
01:02:41and that's exactly what he did
01:02:43here as well.
01:02:44The number is astonishing.
01:02:45The most electrifying man in all of entertainment for no good reason.
01:02:50The Rock changing the game yet again this week on Monday Night Raw.
01:02:59I'm gonna have to call you back.
01:03:01Ashanti, have a seat.
01:03:04Thank you for having me.
01:03:05What's on your mind?
01:03:07Man, I'm gonna keep it a buck with you.
01:03:11I've been struggling lately.
01:03:13And I don't know what my place is here and I feel lost.
01:03:18But I don't want you to feel sorry for me.
01:03:21I'm hungry.
01:03:22A starving dog.
01:03:23My ribs are showing.
01:03:25And I've been ready.
01:03:28Honestly, I just need an opportunity.
01:03:34I don't feel sorry for you.
01:03:37Because I believed in you from the beginning.
01:03:39Opportunity.
01:03:41Okay.
01:03:43I've got some ideas for you that I think you're gonna be very interested to hear.
01:04:11The official, the Aussie icon, Grayson Waller, looks to wipe the smile off the face of the carefree Cameron Grimes next week.
01:04:20We saw them scrap down the aisle earlier on here tonight.
01:04:24And now they're gonna go at it next week in a tag team match.
01:04:27It's Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro of the LWO against Angel and Humberto.
01:04:34Forecast calls for fireworks in that one.
01:04:37How about tonight, the main event of New Year's Revolution.
01:04:56AJ Styles is ready for a battle.
01:04:59And it is personal for the multi-time WWE champion.
01:05:05AJ Styles put on the shelf for months by the Bloodline.
01:05:09He said his four kids, Corey, were at home watching as he was taken away in an ambulance after a vicious assault by the Bloodline.
01:05:16It's very obvious to anybody with eyes that AJ Styles is not the same man that he was prior to the attack at the hands of the Bloodline.
01:05:25This is a very different, very serious, very motivated, phenomenal one.
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01:05:43All three men in this matchup competing for that illustrious trip to the Island of Relevancy to challenge Roman Reigns in St. Petersburg, Florida.
01:05:54Did you hear that roar?
01:05:56What?
01:05:58The sold-out crowd showing their appreciation for L.A. Night.
01:06:10Well, folks, WWE Backlash France and Friday Night Smackdown coming to Lyon-Daisyne, France on May 3rd and 4th of this year.
01:06:18Now, combo tickets that go on sale next Friday.
01:06:21That's next Friday, January 12th via Live Nation France.
01:06:26I can't wait to get to France.
01:06:28It'll be like L.A. Night.
01:06:30We.
01:06:33That was a good one, bud.
01:06:34I know.
01:06:35But the defiant one ready and motivated as always.
01:06:39Talking trash as only he can do.
01:06:42Walking right past AJ Styles.
01:06:45Screwed by the Bloodline.
01:06:47A crown jewel milliseconds away from being the undisputed champion.
01:06:55You can see it on his entrance jacket.
01:06:57The word defiant.
01:06:58This guy is L.A. Night to a T.
01:07:17The look of motivation and determination in Randy Orton.
01:07:23This vengeful Viper is here to book a date with Roman Reigns at the Royal Rumble.
01:07:31A 14-time world champion.
01:07:35The Viper looks to make the long climb to the top of the mountain once again.
01:07:41And it will be no easy feat tonight.
01:07:4618 months removed from his beloved WWE.
01:07:53Spinal fusion surgery.
01:07:55Forcing Orton out after a vicious attack, yes, by the Bloodline.
01:08:03It may be hard to do, but all three of these men tonight need to compartmentalize their issues with the Bloodline.
01:08:09Don't worry about Roman Reigns.
01:08:11Don't think about Jimmy Uso.
01:08:13To hell with Paul Heyman until this closing bell rings.
01:08:17Once you've earned the opportunity, then you shift your sights back to Roman Reigns.
01:08:23But until then, you cannot afford to take your eyes off of either opponent.
01:08:29This truly is WrestleMania caliber here on SmackDown.
01:08:34New Year's Revolution at the Royal Rumble.
01:08:38Three weeks from tomorrow.
01:08:40What an opportunity for these three superstars.
01:08:43Think about it.
01:08:44It's very, very likely that one of these three men, should they get through Roman Reigns at the Royal Rumble,
01:08:50can punch their ticket to WrestleMania.
01:08:52And it all begins tonight at New Year's Revolution.
01:09:03Roman Reigns will be laser focused on this match.
01:09:08It's a match you simply cannot miss.
01:09:11Who's gonna book their place for a meeting with Roman Reigns at the Royal Rumble?
01:09:15We're gonna find out in our main event of Friday Night SmackDown.
01:09:19And it's coming your way from Vancouver live next.
01:09:43This Monday, after an electrifying day one,
01:09:46it's a night of star-studded action.
01:09:49As the best in the world is back.
01:09:51CM Punk is home!
01:09:54Plus, the ultimate ending begins.
01:09:58The American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes, and the King of Strong Style, Shinsuke Nakamura, one-on-one.
01:10:04You keep saying that we're the same.
01:10:08Prove it.
01:10:09Raw, live this Monday, 8, 7 Central, only on USA.
01:10:16Welcome back, folks.
01:10:17A sold-out crowd here witnessing the main event of massive consequence.
01:10:21The winner faces Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship
01:10:25three weeks from tomorrow at the Royal Rumble.
01:10:27The matchup that was sanctioned by SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis.
01:10:32All three men have had issues with the bloodline in their own separate ways.
01:10:36Both Orton and Styles forced to miss significant periods of time.
01:10:40LA Knight feels as though he should be the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion.
01:10:45So Nick came up with a brilliant idea.
01:10:46Let's let these three men fight.
01:10:48Who will earn the right to be the first to challenge the Tribal Chief?
01:10:52That was Aldis watching from ringside.
01:10:54Triple threat rules apply here.
01:10:55First superstar to gain pinfall or submission wins.
01:10:58No count-outs, no disqualifications.
01:11:02What's the strategy then in a match like this?
01:11:04If you're LA Knight, you are looking for the BFT.
01:11:07You are looking to strike quickly and take somebody down in the blink of an eye.
01:11:11But you've also got to be extremely cautious and wary of the RKO.
01:11:15A move that has put everybody down and takes a fraction of a second.
01:11:20You're AJ Styles, you need to avoid both of those maneuvers and stick to your veteran instincts.
01:11:25Styles has the best aerial game of these three athletes.
01:11:29Orton's got a lot of experience, but AJ Styles is right up there with him.
01:11:34Speaking of experience, Rodney Orton now to the outside.
01:11:41That was the muscle from LA Knight.
01:11:43LA Knight putting on the brakes.
01:11:50Knight now just battering Rodney Orton's head off the announce desk.
01:11:56Knight a step ahead now.
01:11:59AJ Styles joining the party.
01:12:02There's the motivated LA Knight, but he better watch him!
01:12:10You never take your eyes off the Viper.
01:12:16Calculated and waiting to pounce.
01:12:19Look at Randy Orton just surveying the situation.
01:12:23AJ Styles.
01:12:25I don't think Randy's done yet, K.P.
01:12:29The Viper.
01:12:32Hoisting up Knight yet again!
01:12:35And LA Knight's chances of heading to the Royal Rumble are not looking good.
01:12:43Orton stalking his prey.
01:12:46AJ Styles.
01:12:49AJ Styles.
01:12:50Good!
01:12:53Orton stalking his prey.
01:12:56Taking his time with both Styles and Knight.
01:13:00Inflicting more damage, but AJ Styles quick and nimble.
01:13:04Randy Orton already announced this!
01:13:07Orton with a taste of his own medicine being driven spine first into our commentary table.
01:13:15We knew there would be carnage.
01:13:17Perhaps not this early in the matchup, but all three men realize what is at stake.
01:13:23The opportunity at hand.
01:13:26The opportunity of a lifetime.
01:13:27To be the one to end Roman's historic reign.
01:13:34Styles choking Orton back inside the ring.
01:13:36It's a smart strategy by AJ Styles.
01:13:38LA Knight has been neutralized for the moment.
01:13:40AJ now turns this into a one-on-one scenario.
01:13:43Could be looking for the Phenomenal Forearm.
01:13:45Styles lining it up.
01:13:47Caught by Orton! Caught by Orton!
01:13:49A veteran move by Randy Orton.
01:13:53Recognizing what was needed in this situation.
01:13:56It wasn't fancy, but it stopped AJ's forward progress.
01:14:01AJ's neck was up on the top rope as Orton goes back for more now.
01:14:08Will he go there?
01:14:16Randy Orton behind DDT!
01:14:20Styles was spiked and the Viper can taste victory inching ever closer.
01:14:31LA Knight is nowhere to be seen.
01:14:35Randy Orton just has to pin AJ Styles.
01:14:38There's no just about that, KP.
01:14:40That is no easy feat.
01:14:41AJ may be down, but he's not out yet.
01:14:45Randy wants to make absolutely sure
01:14:48the Phenomenal One does not earn the title opportunity.
01:14:51LA Knight from behind, dragging Orton outside the ring.
01:14:53Into the steel steps he goes.
01:14:59Loads of the breaks, unfortunately, in a triple threat match.
01:15:02All perfectly legal.
01:15:04The stakes absolutely enormous as AJ flies to the outside.
01:15:09Styles, Knight, and Orton.
01:15:11Who is going to head to the Royal Rumble to challenge Roman?
01:15:15Roman Reigns!
01:15:19Everyone on the edge of their seat here.
01:15:21The winner of this triple threat match
01:15:23will face Roman Reigns at the Royal Rumble.
01:15:26It's Styles, Orton, and LA Knight.
01:15:30What a match so far, Corey Graves. This could go any way.
01:15:32During the break it was AJ Styles who gained the upper hand
01:15:36and a sliding forearm rocks LA Knight.
01:15:39There's still many questions swirling about
01:15:42what's going on in the mind of AJ Styles.
01:15:44What's unleashed this darkness that we've seen recently?
01:15:48There's no question about that.
01:15:50A flying forearm right in the grill.
01:15:55Orton's been neutralized on the outside.
01:15:57We saw AJ attacking Randy's knee throughout the commercial break.
01:16:02Orton still fighting.
01:16:03The knee attacked the back as well, put across the announce desk.
01:16:06Thus far, none of these three men have been able to sustain much of an advantage.
01:16:10We've seen momentary advantage.
01:16:12You get the upper hand, but someone steals it away just as quick.
01:16:17Three of the very best in WWE.
01:16:19A knee buried to the bread basket of LA Knight.
01:16:22That's going to drive all the wind out of your body.
01:16:24It's extremely painful as evidenced by the grimace on the face of the defiant one.
01:16:32And now AJ Styles brimming with confidence.
01:16:34You can understand how Styles is spitting fire.
01:16:39Putting an ambulance by the bloodline.
01:16:41Now looking to earn a date with Reigns.
01:16:44Quickly across now for the cover. Can he get the win?
01:16:47Kicking out is LA Knight.
01:16:48This is as much about vengeance as it is the undisputed WWE Universal Championship.
01:16:54These three men are all driven by vengeance, but the goal remains the same.
01:16:59Dethrone Roman Reigns, which no one has been able to do to this point.
01:17:04It's a reign that stands at 1,223 days.
01:17:11The chops to Randy Orton.
01:17:13Two of the best over the last 20 years now doing battle here.
01:17:16We heard from both Roman and the wise man Paul Heyman earlier in the night.
01:17:19We know for a fact that Roman Reigns is watching every moment of this matchup.
01:17:25Studying his potential opponents.
01:17:29Face first off the steps.
01:17:33There's an aggression, an unforgiving nature about AJ Styles now.
01:17:38Again, no count out, no disqualification under triple threat rules.
01:17:41All of this perfectly legal.
01:17:44But you do tend to want your opponent, at least one of them, inside the ring to earn the victory.
01:17:49And that's what AJ Styles is realizing.
01:17:51Great counter by Knight. Shoulders down.
01:17:53Can LA Knight qualify?
01:17:55What a two.
01:17:58AJ Styles, no wasted time.
01:18:00Big jawbreaker by LA Knight.
01:18:04And Orton joins in on the fun from the outside.
01:18:08Ooh!
01:18:10Sharp jabs now from LA Knight.
01:18:16Listen to the sold out crowd here in Vancouver.
01:18:22But watch out.
01:18:24It's the Viper Randy Orton. Stopped by LA Knight.
01:18:28Now it's Orton's turn to eat a few knuckle sandwiches.
01:18:34LA Knight wants that rematch.
01:18:35Wants that date with Reigns.
01:18:37Side Russian leg sweep takes down Orton.
01:18:45Quickly across now to Styles.
01:18:47Look at LA Knight in complete control at the moment.
01:18:50Remember, Knight believes in his heart that he should be the undisputed WWE Universal Champion.
01:18:55Right now.
01:18:56After his encounter with Reigns at Crown Jewel.
01:18:59He would have been.
01:19:01The interference of the bloodline.
01:19:03Knight back at his feet.
01:19:04Taken down again by Orton.
01:19:06Look at the physique of Randy Orton.
01:19:08Snap power slam takes down Knight.
01:19:12Looking better than ever.
01:19:14Orton does the same to Styles.
01:19:17Lightning quickness.
01:19:2218 months of plotting.
01:19:25The calculated Randy Orton.
01:19:27I am LA Knight.
01:19:33Here we go.
01:19:34Oh no.
01:19:36BFT.
01:19:37Knight in for the cover.
01:19:38Can he get it?
01:19:39Can he get AJ Styles?
01:19:41What?
01:19:42Brilliant.
01:19:43Brilliant.
01:19:44Brilliant.
01:19:45Brilliant move by Styles.
01:19:49AJ knowing there's no disqualification.
01:19:51He didn't maliciously put his hands on the official.
01:19:54Just wanted the official to stop the count.
01:19:56Charles Robinson did just that.
01:19:59But LA Knight delivered a BFT to the Viper.
01:20:02And it looked as though Knight was headed to the rumble.
01:20:05Felt like deja vu.
01:20:06I'm sure for LA Knight milliseconds away.
01:20:10AJ Styles.
01:20:12Somehow keeping this match alive.
01:20:14That's the thing about AJ Styles.
01:20:16As much as you can dish out to the phenomenal one.
01:20:18He will happily take it and give you just as much back.
01:20:24Styles.
01:20:25Payload kick.
01:20:26And connects with LA Knight.
01:20:32A little thing you should pay attention to.
01:20:34Notice how AJ Styles grabbed the foot of LA Knight immediately.
01:20:38Keeping Knight in close quarters.
01:20:40Not allowing LA to roll out of the ring.
01:20:42Or find himself in a more favorable position.
01:20:45That is veteran instinct that you just don't learn overnight from AJ Styles.
01:20:50Such a massive night here tonight for New Year's Revolution.
01:20:54Following up an epic Monday Night Raw to kick off 2024.
01:20:58Looked to me as though Styles pulled up a little lame.
01:21:00Seemed like he was limping a bit.
01:21:03What is AJ looking for here?
01:21:05AJ.
01:21:06Oh my goodness.
01:21:07Springboard 450.
01:21:09Cover.
01:21:10To book the day with Reigns.
01:21:12And Knight kicks out.
01:21:15Oh my God.
01:21:16Right now AJ's got to be asking himself.
01:21:18What else could I possibly do?
01:21:21Fighting through the pain.
01:21:22The big time springboard.
01:21:24Tucked tightly.
01:21:25450 splash.
01:21:28Right on the mark.
01:21:30But LA Knight refusing to be denied.
01:21:37What a beautiful sight that was.
01:21:38But it couldn't finish off LA Knight for AJ Styles.
01:21:43AJ with these sharp shots right to the forehead of LA Knight.
01:21:49Knight battered and bruised.
01:21:52The sadistic look in the face of AJ Styles.
01:21:55Here we go.
01:21:56Styles setting it up.
01:21:57We could have a Styles clash.
01:22:01Look at the hoist up LA Knight.
01:22:02Oh great.
01:22:03AJ saw Randy coming.
01:22:05Randy just driving AJ into the corner.
01:22:10Orton back for more.
01:22:11Big kick.
01:22:13Oh.
01:22:14Orton.
01:22:15As the Viper wobbled.
01:22:17AJ lining it up.
01:22:19AJ Styles.
01:22:21RKO.
01:22:24Are you kidding me?
01:22:26Orton.
01:22:27Cover.
01:22:28To Curnabow.
01:22:29Wait a second.
01:22:31Curnabow is fair play.
01:22:33Again.
01:22:34Great awareness by LA Knight to keep his opportunity alive.
01:22:40Nick Aldis' feet from us.
01:22:42And we just made eye contact.
01:22:43And he basically shrugged his shoulders.
01:22:45It's perfectly legal under Triple Threat rules.
01:22:49Who's going to get the cover?
01:22:51Who's going to qualify?
01:22:53What did we just witness, Corey?
01:22:55This.
01:22:57The Bloodline Super easy match up.
01:23:01We actually gotjm Això Kollegen.
01:23:03E-Sports joke.
01:23:10The top of the line.
01:23:11The bloodline is off.
01:23:14Up next.
01:23:15The Love Leagues.
01:23:16Out of nowhere.
01:23:19This woman.
01:23:20Lucifer.
01:23:22The bloodline is the big New York mark.
01:23:25The line is in the house.
01:23:30Roman Reigns, Solo Sakoa, Jimmy Uso,
01:23:35and The Wise Man do what they want,
01:23:38when they want, to who they want.
01:23:40Solo Sakoa, instructed by Reigns,
01:23:43heads inside the ring, out goes Jimmy Uso.
01:23:45And this has got to be disappointing for the WWE Universe
01:23:48just as much as Orton Styles or Knight.
01:23:50We had a classic on our hands.
01:23:53This is carnage now, absolute mayhem.
01:23:56But Roman Reigns answers to no one.
01:24:02This is Roman's show, that is Roman's ring,
01:24:05it is Roman's WWE Universal Championship.
01:24:13And this could be devastating.
01:24:16Orton, face first.
01:24:24He has been a champion, now he wants to have a shot.
01:24:31Roman Reigns quarterbacking this onslaught
01:24:34from inside the ring.
01:24:36Solo and Jimmy Uso doing his bidding.
01:24:42The bloodline picket on the caucus's left.
01:24:54Reigns, crushing Styles.
01:25:01Roman just asked Solo and Jimmy Uso, who's next?
01:25:05The Tribal Chief is making a statement.
01:25:08This is a painful, agonizing reminder
01:25:11that he runs everything on Friday Night SmackDown.
01:25:23Locked, loaded.
01:25:29Knight back on his feet, Superman Punch.
01:25:36This is what happens when you should have stayed in the ring.
01:25:42Oh, Spear to LA Knight.
01:25:45Now the turn of Ron New York.
01:25:48This is absolute dominance from the bloodline.
01:25:57And we're just feet away from Nick Aldis.
01:26:15Roman lining it up again.
01:26:17Orton trapped in the clutches of Solo.
01:26:24A Samoan Spike spear combination.
01:26:27Salmon.
01:26:42One more.
01:26:43Wait. Don't be touching me.
01:26:45Hey, hey.
01:26:50He's going to celebrate.
01:26:51Tell him congratulations.
01:26:53No, why?
01:26:54Because he just had himself a fatal four way match
01:26:57at the Royal Rumble.