WWE SmackDown, also known as Friday Night SmackDown, is a professional wrestling television program produced by WWE. It airs live every Friday at 8 p.m. Eastern Time on USA Network in the United States and Netflix in most international markets. As one of WWE's flagship shows alongside Monday Night Raw, SmackDown features top-tier wrestling action, dramatic storylines, and larger-than-life characters. Since its debut in 1999, it has been a staple of sports entertainment, showcasing legendary wrestlers and unforgettable moments. The show continues to evolve, delivering high-energy matches and captivating rivalries that keep fans engaged worldwide.
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00:00Look at this crowd here. It has been a red-hot crowd of over 12,000 plus and
00:05they've seen great action. Already we had a Money in the Bank qualifier
00:10triple threat match on the women's side and that was won by Alexa Bliss and now
00:15it's Big Jim, Rey Fenix and Solo Sokoa who's all over Rey Fenix to see who can
00:23get entry into the men's Money in the Bank.
00:26Big Jim pacing himself here checking out little bro who's looking to make a
00:31pitch it seems to Jimmy Uso.
00:40Oh but instead he eats a big right uppercut from Big Bro.
00:45Yeah there's gonna be a lot of water under the bridge before Big Jim teams up with Solo Sokoa.
00:51Yeah history those two have. Nice try Solo.
00:55Teaming up is Rey.
00:57He just broke his wrist there.
00:59Oh a roll-up, quick roll-up by Rey Fenix.
01:02Don't take your eye off the ball Jimmy. Don't admire your handiwork with Solo Sokoa
01:07trying to recuperate on the outside.
01:10Got his new soldier JC.
01:13JC as well as the United States champion Jacob Fatu.
01:19Those two prowling around the outside Jimmy Uso and Rey Fenix better keep their wits about them at all times.
01:25Tiffany Stratton and Nia Jax still to come.
01:27We're moments away from the women's championship match but what a great triple
01:32threat we've got here the cover and the kick out by Big Jim.
01:36Absolute blistering start to his career here for Rey Fenix and really will be a massive
01:42feather in his cap if he puts away Big Jim or Solo Sokoa tonight.
01:46And makes it through to Money in the Bank.
01:49Rey Fenix off to a good start here.
01:52Yeah off to a good start in his entire career in WWE.
01:55And that irritates a lot of people in the locker room when newcomers have this
01:59amount of success and this amount of hype.
02:03This is his seventh match since breaking through here at WWE.
02:09Reminder you see what's coming your way June 7th from Los Angeles.
02:13Unbelievable day of action between Worlds Collide and Money in the Bank.
02:18Jimmy Uso is a hell of a mover himself but you're not going to outmaneuver him.
02:22Fenix don't even try.
02:24Into the cover off of that springboard drop kick.
02:28Is there anybody who is quicker more cat like at dealing with the top ropes what he can do?
02:36So nimble just has an ability to strike from the most ridiculous of angles.
02:42When you're a competitor against someone like that there's no way to block the offense.
02:46I used to hate getting in there with guys who could move as well as Rey Fenix.
02:52Big chop by Big Jim.
02:54Overlooked, underappreciated but uber talented Big Jim.
02:59Trying to make his way to the top in the singles game.
03:02Just like twin brother Jay.
03:04The little bro Solo.
03:06Oh man oh man.
03:08He's got very different ideas.
03:10That is as hard of a slam of the head as we have seen on our new Reinforced Announce Table.
03:17Well Solo Sakoa knows his brother Jimmy better than anyone.
03:21And he knew he had to really lay those shots in.
03:24But waiting ready to pounce was Rey Fenix.
03:30And now Fenix is considering going up top.
03:34You know how dangerous he is from there.
03:36Did you see the height of that crossbody?
03:40And now the flight of the Fenix.
03:43Just get out of the way if you can.
03:46Take another look at this.
03:48Maximum hang time.
03:50Precision strike right on the top of Solo Sakoa and Jimmy Uso.
03:55And Jimmy has barely moved since.
03:57It's Solo who is in major trouble now.
04:00Fenix.
04:02Springboards in but instead.
04:04Solo slam.
04:07As now Solo Sakoa.
04:11That big spinning Solo.
04:13Catching a flying Rey Fenix.
04:15Sakoa has put multiple superstars away without move.
04:22Rey Fenix looking defenseless.
04:24Again he sends his brother Jimmy Uso.
04:28Again he sends his big brother.
04:31Slamming into the announce desk.
04:33There's a lot of hatred between Jimmy and Solo.
04:36And right now Solo is not exactly focused on winning the match.
04:39He has Rey Fenix prone.
04:41And down in ring.
04:49And he slams him down.
04:52Back of his head.
04:54On the announce table.
04:56Solo Sakoa is in full control now.
05:09Solo Sakoa.
05:12With a violent outburst.
05:14Against his brother Jimmy Uso.
05:17Multiple slams of his head.
05:19Into our reinforced announce desk.
05:22Including that spinning Solo slam just moments ago.
05:26The men's Money in the Bank qualifying matches.
05:29Now he's in there taking care of business against Rey Fenix.
05:33We know how tough Jimmy Uso is.
05:35But he's as good as written off.
05:37After that crash landing.
05:39On our announce desk.
05:45Solo Sakoa perhaps admiring his handiwork.
05:48And Big Jim that was a mistake.
05:50Just stay down.
05:52Again Jimmy Uso getting up on the apron.
06:01This crowd is loving the action that they've been seeing.
06:05And he catches him with a right hand.
06:07Just as Jimmy Uso was trying to.
06:10Lunge in to his younger brother.
06:22The crowd was chanting we want tables.
06:25He's giving it a peek under the ring.
06:29How is Solo Sakoa cooking up here?
06:34Jaycee ringside.
06:36The new addition of muscle.
06:38That Solo Sakoa has brought into the family.
06:41And I'm not sure exactly how Jacob Fatu.
06:45Feels about the addition of Jaycee on the outside.
06:48Despite the fact that Jaycee was pivotal.
06:52In Jacob Fatu.
06:54Defeating LA Knight Et Al.
06:56At Backlash and retaining the gold.
07:01In my career I wouldn't have locked a gift horse in the mouth.
07:04But Fatu feels like he can do it all on his own.
07:06And right now Solo Sakoa.
07:08Is doing the same in this match.
07:11Solo Sakoa has been dominating.
07:13Every step of this.
07:18Weathered an early storm.
07:20Might get victory here.
07:23There's not much coming back the other way.
07:25From either Big Jim.
07:27Or Ray Phoenix.
07:28And this has now gone to a.
07:30Stroll in the park for Solo Sakoa.
07:33See him signaling.
07:35He wants the belt.
07:37As he has been on an interesting quest.
07:40Over the course of the past year.
07:45See Phoenix locking him up.
07:46On that attempt.
07:50Big Jim tries to get himself back in the ring.
07:53And he helps and aids Phoenix.
07:55And then delivers the kick.
07:57And the right hand uppercut.
07:59Yeah you wait too long.
08:01Big Jim is going to get himself back into the firefight.
08:03It took 3 or 4 minutes.
08:06But things are ticking once again.
08:08For Jimmy Uso.
08:10And all men now laid out.
08:20Crowd enjoying every moment of this.
08:22On Friday night Smackdown.
08:23From here in Greensboro.
08:25North Carolina.
08:26It is a triple threat.
08:28Money in the bank qualifying match.
08:30Jimmy Uso against little brother Solo Sakoa.
08:32And the spirited Ray Phoenix.
08:34And now Jimmy getting up there.
08:36But Ray able to get back to his feet.
08:39And deliver that big strike.
08:41This is turning into an absolute barn burner.
08:43Not a lot JC or Jacob Fatu.
08:46On the outside are able to do to help their man right now.
08:50Solo Sakoa laid out.
08:54And Phoenix and Big Jim.
08:56Trading massive shots.
08:59In a very precarious area of the ring.
09:04He tried to roll up.
09:06But instead Solo took advantage.
09:09Oh and now from off the top rope.
09:11Oh and the roll up.
09:13Referee wake up.
09:15He didn't see it at all.
09:17Ray Phoenix could have just advanced to money in the bank.
09:19This is Charles Robinson's hometown.
09:21Perhaps he was staring out looking at his family.
09:24The pin not counted there.
09:26Unfortunately for Ray Phoenix.
09:28But this one might if Jim can make the cover.
09:32Super kick as Phoenix was in mid air.
09:35And then Solo Sakoa comes charging in.
09:39All three of these men at this point.
09:42Completely had the stuffing knocked out of them.
09:45It's Solo Sakoa who perhaps looks the freshest.
09:48Well this is exactly what happened to Ray Phoenix.
09:51With a boot of Jimmy Uso connecting mid flight.
09:54Before that club like clothesline.
09:57From little brother Solo.
09:59Oh Samoan drop.
10:01On Phoenix as Solo.
10:04Trying to make his way. He's never been in money in the bank.
10:07And a Samoan drop.
10:09On Big Jim.
10:12That was a guy Solo Sakoa.
10:15Contrasting 2024 compared with 2025.
10:18But winning the money in the bank ladder match.
10:21Will certainly turn your fortunes around very quickly.
10:24We've talked about it.
10:27Not all careers are straight ascents.
10:30That's relatable to you as well.
10:32With what's been going on with Solo.
10:34Absolutely. 2010 I was in Nexus.
10:362011 I was in the core.
10:38What a massive fall from grace.
10:40You're going to learn to deal with that in your career.
10:43Solo has been playing back in dancer at times to Jacob Fatou.
10:47Over the past 12, past 5 months I should say.
10:51Well that could turn around in a hurry.
10:55If you grab that money in the bank briefcase.
10:58But getting there.
11:00Oh he gets away from the Samoan spike.
11:02Does Phoenix.
11:05And then.
11:07Shoulders are down.
11:09Jimmy's super kick put it in position.
11:11Then he had to save it to keep his own chance alive.
11:14It can be part of the problem in matches like this.
11:16Solo Sakoa was spoiled for choice.
11:18With both men down.
11:20He picked the wrong option.
11:22Almost got pinned for it.
11:24With an assist from Big Jim.
11:26Until Big Jim realized the error of his ways.
11:28And broke it up.
11:30Saw the United States champion looking on.
11:32Jacob Fatou.
11:34And now center of the ring.
11:36Jimmy Uso and Ray Phoenix.
11:39In a slugfest like this.
11:41I'd personally back Big Jim.
11:43But it's the quickness of Ray Phoenix.
11:45Proving pivotal. No it's not.
11:50And Big Jim's got him up top.
11:52But instead Phoenix.
11:54Able to counter. Delivers the drop kick.
11:56And now he's going up top.
11:59Adios amigos.
12:03Like threading a neat needle.
12:06Ray Phoenix.
12:08With victory in sight.
12:12Spear.
12:14Cover.
12:16Big Jim.
12:18Shoulder got up at two.
12:20And changed.
12:22While Spear connected.
12:24We know what that has done for cousin.
12:26Roman Reigns.
12:28And indeed for twin brother Jay.
12:30It wasn't enough tonight.
12:32For Jimmy Uso.
12:34Who if he can get up and at him.
12:36At a rapid clip.
12:38As Ray Phoenix.
12:40Bang to rights here in the middle of the ring.
12:45Oh and now Jacob Fatou's up on the apron.
12:47Trying to provide the assist.
12:49The solo to cover.
12:51He just spiked Big Jim.
12:53Don't admire ya.
12:55Oh adios amigos.
12:57Running right down the ropes.
13:00Phoenix.
13:02Could it be?
13:04Big JC.
13:06Trying to run offense too.
13:08He is on fire right now.
13:10Clearing everybody out.
13:12Oh but he admired his work a little too long.
13:14Samoan spike.
13:22Here is your winner.
13:26Zolo Sakala.
13:30Well what a seven days.
13:32For Zolo Sakala.
13:34Acquires Big JC.
13:36Assists Fatou.
13:38In retaining gold at Backlash.
13:40And now.
13:42The first qualifier.
13:44For the men's money in the bank match.
13:46Power is fully restored.
13:48To Zolo Sakala.
13:50This is why Jimmy Uso.
13:52Thought he had victory.
13:54Thought he was over the line.
13:56Ray Phoenix had other ideas.
13:58Offense.
14:00Big Jim taking out Fatou.
14:02Succumbing to that Samoan spike.
14:06So Ray Phoenix hit that adios amigo.
14:08This one swinging.
14:10In every direction.
14:14Phoenix was in control.
14:16He just started admiring his work.
14:18A little too much.
14:20At the wrong moment.
14:22JC adding a little assist there.
14:24What in the world is going on here?
14:26What is going on?
14:28L.A. Knight is attacking everybody in sight.
14:30Well L.A. Knight has lost his mind.
14:32It's three on one.
14:34But the one has a steel chair.
14:36And he's swinging.
14:38Stand down.
14:40Everybody stand down right now.
14:42L.A.
14:44L.A.
14:46You're so desperate to get your hands on JC.
14:48And JC.
14:50You want to stick your nose in other people's business.
14:52This is Smackdown.
14:54And that's what you two are going to do.
14:56In fact.
14:58Get me a referee out here right now.
15:00And JC.
15:02You can make your debut against L.A. Knight.
15:04Right now.
15:06Is this really happening?
15:08Give the people what they want.
15:10Is it the in ring WWE debut of JC?
15:12And it comes like this against the megastar?
15:16Don't go anywhere.
15:197 days a week.
15:21365 days a year.
15:31Well this is unexpected.
15:33But boy oh boy is it fun.
15:35We have L.A. Knight.
15:37Who came out.
15:39And was attacking everybody in sight.
15:41From Solo Sakoa to Jacob Fatu.
15:43But specifically.
15:45Angered at this man.
15:47J.C. Mateo.
15:49Because of course a week ago.
15:51In St. Louis.
15:53In the midst of the fatal four way.
15:55That is when J.C. Mateo.
15:57Arrived on the scene.
15:59As Solo Sakoa Wade brought a new muscle.
16:01And it greatly affected.
16:03By interrupting that fatal four way.
16:05Jacob Fatu.
16:07Retaining that United States Championship.
16:09That L.A. Knight was trying to get back.
16:11Massive acquisition.
16:13By Solo Sakoa.
16:15A little background info.
16:17On our friend J.C. here.
16:19Clearly a ball of muscle.
16:21But this is a 2004 Olympian.
16:23In freestyle wrestling.
16:25He was the flag bearer.
16:27For the nation of Guam.
16:29He's been a major force.
16:31In the world of professional wrestling.
16:33For the past 15 or so years.
16:35Especially in Japan.
16:37Was recently rumored to be a free agent.
16:39And clearly Solo Sakoa.
16:41Wasted zero time.
16:43To bring this man into the fold.
16:45New Japan world television champion.
16:47Three time tag champion there.
16:49Was in Ucha Underground.
16:51He's been all over.
16:53What an acquisition.
16:55That Solo Sakoa sprung on everybody.
16:57In St. Louis.
16:59In the midst of that fatal four way.
17:01To see him.
17:03He's a powerhouse.
17:05With athletic explosiveness.
17:07As J.C. Mateo.
17:09An absolute smash mouth style.
17:11And you know how to use it.
17:13That's a good example isn't it.
17:15He's just hard to move Wade.
17:17He's built like a human battering ram.
17:19He is.
17:21He's full of bad intent.
17:23And he's here to impress.
17:25Over 260 pounds.
17:31And look at that.
17:33I mean how effortless was that.
17:35One handed by J.C. Mateo.
17:37L.A. Knight though.
17:39Able to reverse course.
17:41Yeah with a guy that powerful.
17:43You simply have to use superior movement.
17:45Keep your opponent guessing.
17:47I don't see L.A. Knight.
17:49Despite the massive size of the Megastar.
17:51Doing anything in the power game.
17:53Against someone as strong as J.C.
18:01The Megastar.
18:03Came out.
18:05Earlier tonight.
18:07When Solo Shakoa.
18:09Was in the ring.
18:11Asking Jacob Fatu to say I love you.
18:13The way you used to.
18:15I mean there's bravery.
18:17And then there's sheer recklessness.
18:19I get why L.A. Knight is so.
18:21Angered by this trio.
18:23But to come out here.
18:25All be it with a steel chair in hand.
18:27And try and confront.
18:29The three is just.
18:31Insanity in my view.
18:33Things are going about as well.
18:35As I would have expected thus far.
18:37For L.A. Knight.
18:39But what an interesting way.
18:41To make your WWE debut.
18:43We're in the midst of the.
18:45Men's money in the bank qualifier.
18:47That was just won by Solo Shakoa.
18:49Against big brother Jimmy Uso.
18:51And Ray Phoenix.
18:53And then in all the aftermath.
18:55There's L.A. Knight coming out.
18:57And targeting with a steel chair.
18:59And Nick Aldis.
19:01He's looking at Mike and says hey.
19:03You want this? We'll just do this right now.
19:05All about making an impact.
19:07JC did all of that.
19:09And more despite the.
19:11Thankless demeanor.
19:13Of Jacob Fatu.
19:21Sends him into that corner.
19:23Megastar has had very few answers thus far.
19:25But now trying to build up a head of steam.
19:27And it's working.
19:29And it's bulldogging him off the top rope.
19:31And now going up top.
19:33As he has want to do.
19:35But distracted for a moment.
19:37He was thinking about that leaping elbow.
19:39But distracted as Solo Shakoa.
19:41Was able to give pause to L.A. Knight's attack.
19:43You can have the best intent in the world.
19:45With these two.
19:47Solo Shakoa and Fatu prowling around.
19:49Oh my god.
19:51Just sends him right over the top rope.
19:53As you see Jacob Fatu.
19:55And Solo Shakoa lingering.
19:57L.A. Knight.
19:59Don't go anywhere.
20:17Glad you're with us.
20:19With all the action on Friday Night Smackdown.
20:21From here in Greensboro, North Carolina.
20:23First time that JC Mateo has competed in the ring.
20:25Of course we saw him wait a week ago.
20:27Interfering in the fatal four way match.
20:29At Backlash.
20:31By attacking L.A. Knight.
20:33Helping Jacob Fatu retain that U.S. Championship.
20:35Yeah and I'll say this.
20:37It's one thing launching a sneak attack.
20:39On a heavily fatigued man.
20:41As Knight clearly was at Backlash.
20:43By the time JC struck.
20:45It is another thing entirely.
20:47When that same man L.A. Knight.
20:49Is re-energized.
20:51Hungry for vengeance.
20:53And you are still capable of dominating him.
20:55Like JC is before our eyes.
21:01Referee's back turn.
21:03Solo Shakoa takes advantage.
21:05Delivering that big punch.
21:07Well say what you want about Solo Shakoa.
21:09That is one smart cat.
21:11He's certainly not going to do it in front of the referee.
21:13And get his man disqualified on his debut.
21:19I mean thus far JC has done everything.
21:21Right.
21:23And nothing is going right for the Megastar.
21:27Was simply bitten off more than he can chew this evening.
21:35Slamming down Mateo's head.
21:39In this reinforced desk apron.
21:47Finally something coming back the other way.
21:49In the direction of JC.
21:51There's life in the Megastar yet.
21:55But that will not help proceedings.
22:05The debut that nobody saw coming.
22:09JC Mateo.
22:13Gathering himself against the Megastar.
22:15There's also a certain strut to this JC.
22:17And why wouldn't you be.
22:19Strutting around the ring.
22:21When you know you've got backup.
22:23From the likes of.
22:25The street fighting champion of the island.
22:27Solo Shakoa.
22:29On the Samoan werewolf.
22:31The United States champ.
22:33Jacob Fatu.
22:35The ultimate backup.
22:45Big chop.
22:47From Mateo.
22:53Such nice pacing from JC.
22:55He's completely.
22:57Diffused the explosive nature of the Megastar.
23:01Every time LA Knight.
23:03Tries to get out of the blocks.
23:05He simply fails.
23:07Because of this massive powerhouse behind him.
23:15Joe Tessitore.
23:17And Wade Baird with you.
23:19Friday Night Smackdown.
23:21In front of 12,000 plus.
23:23At the First Horizon Coliseum.
23:25In Greensboro.
23:27North Carolina.
23:29We have our WWE Women's Championship.
23:31Match ahead.
23:33But right now we're seeing all the physicality.
23:35Between LA Knight.
23:37And the debut of JC Mateo.
23:39There's been one way traffic.
23:41Up until now.
23:43But LA Knight is desperately.
23:45Trying to change course here.
23:47Sends some impact.
23:49The other.
23:51Slammed down hard.
23:53Into the cover.
23:55Trying to get his first win in WWE.
23:57The perpetual motion machine.
23:59LA Knight.
24:01Has looked anything but this evening.
24:03Thanks to the sheer.
24:05Physical dominance.
24:07Of this monster of a man.
24:09JC.
24:11Who gets more impressive.
24:13As the minutes tick by here.
24:15And it shows you what a.
24:17Cunning and savvy acquisition.
24:19This was.
24:21By Solo Sokoa.
24:23Solo Sokoa.
24:25Who when you look through tonight's headlines.
24:27You see he won.
24:29A Money in the Bank qualifier.
24:31It'll be his first Money in the Bank.
24:33Also announced tonight.
24:35That John Cena and R-Truth.
24:37Are going to meet up.
24:39On NBC.
24:41That'll be coming next weekend.
24:43Live on NBC.
24:45And in Tampa Florida.
24:47For that incredible stretch.
24:49Of four straight shows.
24:51In Tampa.
24:53Saturday.
24:55Sunday.
24:57Monday Night Raw.
24:59And then NXT Tuesday.
25:01Something fascinating just happened.
25:03The first time I've seen a look of.
25:05Perhaps despair.
25:07JC is now realizing the.
25:11Oh and LA Knight able to get that right shoulder up Wade.
25:13Level of competition here.
25:15On Smackdown.
25:17Is about as high as it gets.
25:19And LA Knight isn't bashful about being.
25:21Up against that top tier competition.
25:23Every single week.
25:25I mean he's just coming off.
25:27The brutality.
25:29Of that fatal four way.
25:31And you saw the impact it had.
25:33On Drew McIntyre.
25:35Drew retained.
25:37And Solo Sokoa looks on.
25:39To the new addition that he brought in.
25:41The new heavy muscle.
25:43The former Olympian.
25:47That frenzy of energy.
25:49In this arena simply has not helped.
25:51The megastar tonight.
25:53You mentioned it Joe.
25:55The megastar never backs down from a fight.
25:57He's always ready to test his metal.
25:59Well guess what.
26:01Sometimes you just have to pump the brakes.
26:03LA Knight is nowhere near 100%.
26:05He's been running hot.
26:07Week after week after week.
26:09And this may be the night he gets broken.
26:11I mean just consider.
26:13Since Wrestlemania.
26:15And the type of match he had at Wrestlemania.
26:17Against Jacob Fatu.
26:19Then he decides to go in against Drew McIntyre.
26:21Damian Priest.
26:23Then he has tag action against Fatu and Solo Sokoa.
26:25Then comes the fatal four way.
26:27At Backlash.
26:29How can those be the four weeks.
26:31After the brutality that was suffered at Wrestlemania.
26:33Well for me Joe.
26:35It's a massive mistake.
26:37The megastar has unwavering confidence.
26:39It's what people love about him.
26:41But at times it simply borders on delusional.
26:43You're a man.
26:45You're fallible.
26:47Things can go wrong.
26:49And things are going wrong.
26:51Unsurprisingly.
26:53Against this trio of beasts.
26:55Look at that face on JC Mateo.
26:57He sees exactly what he wants.
26:59Tonight on the outside.
27:01It's exactly what Solo Sokoa wants too.
27:03It's exactly why Solo Sokoa.
27:05Brought this man.
27:07Into the fold.
27:11And this was what did the damage.
27:13At Backlash.
27:17And fortunately for LA Knight.
27:19At the last possible second.
27:21He gets away from that post.
27:23Well that was supposed to be the killer blow.
27:25And the eyes of Solo Sokoa.
27:27The game plan.
27:29Just started to go wrong.
27:31And how quickly.
27:33Can JC recover from that.
27:35Crash into the post.
27:45Good parry of that right hand.
27:47Able to block it again.
27:49And deliver a right hand of his own.
27:51Turns Mateo around.
27:53And here comes.
27:55The mega star.
27:57Gathering momentum.
28:01And again that flurry of punches.
28:03Not enough to stop JC.
28:05Although that might help.
28:07There's a jumping neck breaker.
28:09By LA Knight.
28:11Can you smell that in the air Joe?
28:13They call that Kvorka.
28:15And it's getting stronger by the second.
28:17LA Knight.
28:19Having it his way all of a sudden.
28:25And now it is JC.
28:27Who's on the back foot.
28:29Re-energized. Re-invigorated.
28:31And ready to give the people.
28:33What they want.
28:41Drops that elbow down.
28:43On JC Mateo.
28:45Hooks the leg for the win.
28:47And Mateo finds a way to survive.
28:49And animated on the outside.
28:51On that pin was Solo Sokoa.
28:53It feels almost like Jacob Fatu is out here.
28:55Out of obligation.
28:57I'm not sure he's fully enmeshed.
28:59With the addition of JC.
29:01As this one plays out.
29:03Before our eyes.
29:05Well you got that sense.
29:07Early on tonight.
29:09Even some of the exchanges.
29:11With Solo Sokoa.
29:13And just the look on the face of JC Mateo.
29:15Looking over.
29:17Oh he's going for BFT.
29:19Too strong. JC's too big.
29:21Climbing down LA Knight.
29:23And Mateo quickly.
29:25Into that lateral press.
29:27And that's not enough.
29:29Would you look at that.
29:31Would you look at the standing moonsault.
29:33From a man of that body type and size.
29:35It was a double whammy.
29:37That bizarre twisting suplex.
29:39Followed by this.
29:41How Wade?
29:43How?
29:45JC just gets better and better.
29:47As this match goes on.
29:49Just brilliant by Solo Sokoa.
29:51Recognizing the gifts of this man.
29:55You mentioned that low center of gravity.
29:57And yet you see him do something.
29:59Like that.
30:01I think he's going to try to put this to an end right here.
30:03Has been caught. It's goodnight LA.
30:07Knight.
30:09Able to deliver that elbow.
30:11As JC came running in.
30:13And then the big kick.
30:15From JC Mateo.
30:17A step ahead throughout.
30:19He trips him up.
30:21And he's got him draped over that middle rope.
30:25And that running knee right on the apron.
30:27Prone and defenseless.
30:29It won't stay that way for long.
30:31The back kick.
30:33As they were threatening.
30:35And how about it.
30:37That turn around cross body springboarding.
30:39To take out Solo and Jacob Batu.
30:41Jacob Batu hadn't done much wrong on this occasion.
30:43But he was collateral damage.
30:45Slingshotting.
30:47Tour of Islands.
30:49That scoop.
30:51Power slam.
30:53JC Mateo.
30:57Here is your winner.
30:59JC
31:01Mateo.
31:05Well that was a lesson.
31:07In sheer physical dominance.
31:09From JC.
31:11And adding a little sprinkle.
31:13Of devious distraction.
31:15From Solo Sekoa.
31:17This was the moment.
31:19When Megastar took his eye off his opponent.
31:21And when he turned back.
31:23His opponent had recovered.
31:25And what do you call this Joe?
31:27Tour of the Islands.
31:29And Tour of the Islands.
31:31Wins it.
31:33For JC Mateo.
31:35There is a new threat here.
31:37Solo Sekoa's crew.
31:39Is back to major strength.
31:41And then the ascendancy.
31:43Once again here.
31:45On the blue brand.
31:47I just look at.
31:49Those eyes between Solo Sekoa.
31:51And that man.
31:53Jacob Batu.
31:55I mean there is something there.
31:57Yara Amin.
31:59By the way.
32:01Great job defining it.
32:03At Backlash.
32:05Kings English.
32:07It is indeed.
32:09Wait let's go back to what happened.
32:11With Elgato Del Fantasma.
32:13I am still shocked what we saw.
32:15Between Santos Escobar and Berto.
32:17Yeah well this was last week.
32:19Smackdown matchup.
32:21Las Garzas took on.
32:23Phoenix and Andrade in tag action.
32:25Andrade hitting the message.
32:27For the big W.
32:29However in the aftermath.
32:31Santos Escobar was far from happy.
32:33With his troops.
32:35What was that?
32:37And that was Berto.
32:39Finally snapping after months.
32:41Of verbal abuse.
32:43From Elgato Del Fantasma's leader.
32:49I mean I've been trying to call him.
32:51I even went to his house.
32:53He wasn't there.
32:55I think he just needs space.
32:59I fear he is listening to the wrong people.
33:01People that don't understand about loyalty.
33:03And the bigger picture.
33:05Look.
33:07I'm willing to forgive.
33:09What happened last week.
33:11Why?
33:13Because there is something in the horizon.
33:15An opportunity that I secured.
33:17For us.
33:19For Elgato Del Fantasma.
33:21And this opportunity is going to help us make a statement.
33:23But I need something from you Angel.
33:25I need you.
33:27To find Berto.
33:29And bring him home.
33:31Because I want to share this.
33:33Together.
33:35Call this an invitation to a sit down dinner party.
33:37On me.
33:39And we'll discuss this.
33:41Because this is going to put our names.
33:43Where they belong.
33:45I'm going to try my best.
33:47I can promise anything.
33:49Angel.
33:51When you stand up for something.
33:53Bigger than yourself.
33:55Something special.
33:57That will always scare people.
33:59Obviously.
34:01But loyalty.
34:03That is the one thing I've always seen from you.
34:05Since day one.
34:07It would be a shame.
34:09That we lose all this loyalty.
34:11For the actions of one.
34:13Selfish person.
34:15Legado.
34:19That's it.
34:25So Angel has to bridge things.
34:27Between Santos and Berto.
34:29Hey remember the much anticipated.
34:31Women's championship match.
34:33Is coming up next.
34:35Tiffany Stratton trying to stay on her.
34:37Top pedestal.
34:39Nia Jax looking to crash it all down.
34:41The title is on the line.
34:43In moments.
34:49Monday.
34:51Two heavy hitters.
34:53This is insanity.
34:55One unstoppable night.
34:57It's me and you.
34:59Monday Night Raw.
35:01Is more dangerous than ever.
35:03All while the money in the bank.
35:05Qualifying matches begin.
35:07Raw.
35:09Monday 8th Easter.
35:11In Tampa.
35:13With a massive line up.
35:15Of four can't miss shows.
35:17Saturday Night.
35:19Battleground.
35:21Monday Night Raw.
35:23It's a new era.
35:25It's a new era.
35:27On NXT.
35:29All the action.
35:31All the energy.
35:33All coming to Tampa.
35:35Yeah we coming.
35:39Tickets on sale now.
35:41Scan the code to get your tickets today.
35:47LA Knight.
35:49You haven't changed one bit.
35:51You haven't changed one bit.
35:53Not like when you faced U.S.O.
36:15I am not afraid.
36:19I am hiding in the smoke and shadows.
36:23In the depths of my heart, I fear the darkness.
36:28Do you know?
36:31That in the depths of the shadows, there is darkness.
36:40I have been watching while sharpening my sword.
36:45I know the moment when your heart beats fast.
36:49I know the moment when you lose your reason.
36:54Next week, when you two fall at my feet,
37:01I will get a ticket to Maninda Bank.
37:06And then you will know.
37:10The storm of the mountains.
37:13The unstoppable blade.
37:15I am an unstoppable being.
37:40The Men's Money in the Bank qualifying continues.
37:44Triple threat.
37:46And it is going to feature L.A. Knight, Alistair Black and Shinsuke Nakamura.
37:52More Money in the Bank qualifying with that top tier showdown.
37:56And we saw Alexa Bliss qualify earlier.
38:00Who will join her in the Women's Money in the Bank match?
38:03Will it be U.S. Champ Selena Vega?
38:06The 14-time world champ, Charlotte Flair.
38:10Or get this, SmackDown's latest acquisition, the incredible Julia.
38:16We'll find out next week on SmackDown.
38:18How great is that, Julia?
38:20So good.
38:22And we have another world championship match next week.
38:25Remember, they went at it a week ago.
38:27It was non-title and Street Profits were not at 100% health.
38:29And now, could this be the momentum that Fraxion takes all the way
38:35for the biggest breakthrough of all?
38:37Street Profits with a title defense.
38:39WWE Tag Team Championships next Friday on SmackDown.
38:52Girl, I just came to save the world tonight.
38:54But to be honest, it doesn't matter if you or Nia win.
38:57Because I'm up next.
38:59I'm winning my qualifying match.
39:01I'm taking that briefcase.
39:03And I'm taking that title the same way that you did with Nia,
39:06you little backstabber.
39:08Jade, you can keep talking all you want.
39:11But if I were you, I wouldn't get too comfortable
39:14because I am always ready.
39:17And you might be good enough to win your qualifier.
39:20And you may be even good enough to win that briefcase.
39:23But for as long as I'm champion,
39:25you'll never be good enough to cash in on me.
39:27Toodle!
39:58We are here in Greensboro that has such a rich history
40:02in sports entertainment.
40:04And they have seen quite the night.
40:06Alexa Bliss has advanced herself
40:09to the women's Money in the Bank.
40:11Fraxion's earning themselves a title shot.
40:14Didn't get a finish between Aleister Black and Carmelo Hayes.
40:18Well, there's been a hot crowd here
40:21in this historic arena in Greensboro, NC.
40:24We've all been all gas and no brakes.
40:27You know what I mean?
40:29I know what I mean, Wade.
40:31You've got a better one than me,
40:33but this young man loves the megastar marry me tip.
40:36He got in line.
40:38There's quite a few suitors heading her way.
40:40Alexa Bliss, that young fan,
40:42got a happy moment earlier seeing Alexa
40:44qualify for the Money in the Bank.
40:46Never too young.
40:48Two-year-old with his ear defenders.
40:50Good job it's been loud this evening.
41:12A few weeks ago, we were all stunned
41:14when Naya Jax returned.
41:16She brutally attacked Tiffany Stratton
41:18at the end of her match with Jade Carville.
41:20And Naya clearly signaling the target.
41:24And the prize.
41:26And what she wants to reclaim.
41:28And now it is right in front of her
41:30as this crowd is roaring in anticipation
41:33of this WWE Women's Championship match.
41:36Major victory last week of Othello powerhouse
41:40Jade Carville to secure this opportunity
41:44at the gold, albeit thanks to a major assist
41:47from Naomi.
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42:16It's tippy time!
42:25The last time Tiffany Stratton
42:27was in a singles match with Naya Jax
42:29it was their February rematch.
42:31That ended in DQ.
42:33And as the raves for Stratus got calm tonight,
42:36there's no one in their way.
42:38It is simply time to decide it.
42:41The former friends of Naya Jax
42:43and the former friends of Naya Jax
42:45have decided it's time for a rematch.
42:48Naya Jax, Naya Jax, Naya Jax,
42:51Naya Jax, Naya Jax, Naya Jax,
42:54the bitter foes.
42:56Tiffany, of course, took the belt off of Naya Jax
43:00cashing in her Money in the Bank contract.
43:02Tiffany Stratton got a ringside view of Naya Jax
43:06against Jade Cargill last week
43:08and got jumped for her troubles.
43:11But there is no doubt in Tiffany's mind
43:13despite the confidence she's shown right now
43:16just how tall a task it is
43:18to put away the former champ, Naya Jax
43:21who is hell-bent on regaining the gold
43:24that her former protege took from her
43:27back in January.
43:29For the official introductions,
43:31here's the always-at-the-ready Mark Nash.
43:37The following contest is scheduled for one fall
43:42and is for the WWE Women's Championship!
43:52Introducing first,
43:55the challenger
43:57from San Diego, California,
44:02Naya Jax!
44:14And her opponent,
44:16from Prior Lake, Minnesota,
44:19she is
44:21the WWE Women's Champion,
44:28Tiffany Stratton!
44:38It's Tiffany Stratton who holds that up high
44:42after ending Naya Jax's reign as WWE Women's Champion.
44:46That is what is on the line.
44:49Could potentially be the last time
44:52Tiffany Stratton holds that gold
44:54for a hell of a long time.
44:56This is about as calm and focused
44:58as I have ever seen Naya Jax.
45:01And that means one thing in my book,
45:03that means confidence.
45:05They know each other so well,
45:08staring right through each other.
45:12Looking for vindication this evening
45:14is Naya Jax.
45:16It's one thing taking the title from Naya
45:18when you have the advantage
45:20of the Money in the Bank contract.
45:23And what an advantage it is.
45:25It's another thing entirely
45:27when it's a straight-up one-on-one match.
45:30She goes for that kick to the leg
45:32but the headbutt comes in against her
45:34by Naya.
45:36Playing to the crowd already,
45:38saying, I don't hear that Tiffy time anymore.
45:41If you don't let Tiffy in,
45:42if you don't let Tiffy out of the blocks,
45:45you quite simply can't lose this one, Naya.
45:51Since that dropkick,
45:53and a low there,
45:55and Naya with that shoulder tackle.
45:58Look, Naya Jax really looks down her nose
46:01at Tiffany Stratton.
46:03The truth is this,
46:05this is a very different Tiffany Stratton
46:07to the one who learned the ropes under Jax.
46:09The WrestleMania 41 match
46:10against Charlotte Flair
46:12was a massive coming-out party
46:14for a different version of Stratton.
46:17We know she can fight it out in the trenches now.
46:20She can do the ugly stuff.
46:22Tiffany Stratton,
46:24where needed, can be a scrapper.
46:26And she does need it this evening.
46:28Comes in for that back handspring
46:30but instead gets caught by Naya Jax
46:32and sent over the top rope.
46:35That is so painful.
46:37The way she draped her from that height
46:40All that power, all that weight
46:42on a very small condensed area
46:44on your ribcage thanks to that top rope.
46:47I don't care how strong your abs are, Tiffany,
46:49they're not going to help you there.
46:51I completely agree with what you said about her development.
46:53Oh, she's in such a compromised position there.
46:55She has her head dangling there.
46:57Oh! Oh! Oh!
47:00The hip attack!
47:02Her head smashed into the post!
47:04Oh, Wade!
47:11Oh, that was...
47:13that was hard to watch.
47:15I mean, the sound alone of that
47:17tells you how devastating that was.
47:20That was head on steel
47:23thrust there
47:25by the immense power of Naya Jax.
47:28Naya Jax had her lined up.
47:30She sent her into the corner head first.
47:33And just the position of Tiffany Stratton
47:36at that moment,
47:37she was a sitting target
47:40for that thunderous smash, Wade.
47:42Yeah, completely defenseless.
47:44Clearly, Naya Jax
47:46had that game plan in mind
47:48when she came out this evening.
47:50Meander Tiffany Stratton
47:52into that position
47:54and then strike with all of your might.
47:56Tiffany trying to get to her feet.
47:59I'm surprised.
48:01Stratton is even back in the ring.
48:03You know, just to get back to your comment,
48:05we know how much was taken out of Tiffany Stratton
48:09with the physicality, the brutality
48:11in that match against Charlotte Flair
48:13at WrestleMania.
48:15She's far better off for it.
48:18She's just gone to a different level
48:20because of it.
48:22That is an invaluable experience
48:24even with all the damage that she took.
48:26Yeah, undoubtedly,
48:28you now have been through a true war.
48:31A one you weren't expecting
48:33and one that you didn't expect.
48:35Where the world was glaring at you
48:38looking to see the weakness,
48:40looking to see the young, relatively inexperienced
48:43Tiffany Stratton crumble.
48:45Well, she didn't crumble.
48:47She was resolute.
48:49She was stout.
48:51And she's going to have to be
48:53every bit of that this evening.
48:55There she comes with Naya
48:57hanging on the ropes herself.
48:59Bullish hammer by Naya Jax.
49:02And now into the cover quickly
49:03to try to win the championship right here.
49:05And yeah, and you could just see
49:07with that massive power once again
49:09knocking Tiffany Stratton out of her boots.
49:12Temporarily, Naya Jax admired her handiwork
49:16and then thought, oh hell no, gold's on the line.
49:18Here's the cover.
49:20And now gradually wearing down the champ.
49:23Naya Jax is doing everything right so far.
49:26And the champ has just been
49:28overwhelmed from the off.
49:31That helps though.
49:33She can string together
49:35just a little bit of offense.
49:37Some brief breathing room.
49:39But you have to make it count.
49:41You're right, Joe.
49:43A flurry of offense here
49:45could change the game for Stratton.
49:47And boy, oh boy, does she need it.
49:49And now looking back in the ring.
49:51And now looking back in the ring.
49:52And now looking back in the ring.
49:5630 seconds on the count.
49:58Jax cooking up something major here.
50:00I don't know what's going to come of this
50:02but it's going to be ugly
50:04if you're a Tiffany Stratton fan.
50:06Naya Jax with a second rope Samoan drop.
50:12And somehow Tiffany survives.
50:15And that's fine.
50:17The frustration on the face of the challenger
50:19but all the damage is being absorbed
50:20by the champ thus far.
50:26Joe Tessitore and Wade Barrett
50:28with you ringside.
50:30There have been two critical moments
50:32in this WWE Women's Championship match
50:34as Naya Jax has had control.
50:36Tiffany had her head draped in the corner
50:38just like this moments ago.
50:40And Naya came in with a hip attack
50:42that smashed into the post.
50:44Oh, but this time she gets out of the way.
50:46A hip burst into that steal for Naya Jax.
50:48That's not going to help.
50:50Baseball slide gets the best of her.
50:52And Tiffany Stratton really has to make this count.
50:55There's been very little in the way of offense
50:57coming from the champ.
50:59Immediately trying to turn things around.
51:01I think Stratton rode it out though.
51:04Into timekeeper but off the top.
51:06How about that?
51:08Hurricane Rana into the post.
51:10Naya gets sent headfirst into the post.
51:13Let me tell you that impact by Naya Jax
51:15was right on the top of the head.
51:17That's practically the impact
51:18of a pile driver into steal.
51:21And Naya Jax is wobbled all over the place.
51:25This is the comeback that Tiffany Stratton
51:28has been looking for.
51:30The champ is flying.
51:32Crossbody to retain.
51:34A count of two.
51:36Just one big hit there
51:38from Tiffany Stratton
51:40has completely turned this match on its head
51:42after utter dominance from the challenger.
51:45Well, this looks pretty difficult
51:48but Tiffany Stratton really can do it all.
51:55Naya Jax returns after some time away
52:00with her sights set on Tiffany Stratton
52:03and reclaiming this championship.
52:05Pop up Samoan.
52:07Samoan drop.
52:09Senton.
52:11Naya to get gold again
52:13but that left shoulder gets up by Tiffany.
52:15Just a staggering amount of force
52:18on that senton, especially there
52:21knocking the stuffing out of the champ,
52:24Tiffany Stratton, just when it looked
52:26like Tiffany Stratton had built up
52:28a major head of steam,
52:30regained the advantage.
52:33Jax shuts it down once again.
52:35Naya going for that squash.
52:37Oh, we've got a roll up attempt.
52:39A roll up by Stratton
52:41but Naya able to kick out.
52:43And then the big knee by Tiffy time.
52:45You've got to keep moving if you're Tiffany Stratton.
52:47You've got to keep peppering this opponent with shots.
52:49Oh, the back elbow off the back handspring.
52:52Stratton's got momentum.
52:55Spinebuster
52:57into the cover to retain.
52:59And the shoulder up by Naya.
53:02And Naya is running on fumes right now.
53:05Tiffany Stratton's cogs are whirring
53:07trying to come up with something else.
53:09What a superb effort
53:11muscling up the challenger there.
53:13Getting close to a three count
53:15and Jax still not going for the pin.
53:17We're not done yet.
53:19Leg drop.
53:21Naya Jax.
53:23Does she get gold back?
53:25No, left shoulder somehow gets up.
53:27Yeah, really intelligent of Naya Jax there.
53:29Just one of those moves
53:31would have beaten a lesser competitor.
53:33There is a reason
53:35why Tiffany Stratton is the champ.
53:37There is a reason
53:39many call her the future of the women's game.
53:41Jax knows that
53:43and Jax knows it's going to be something big
53:45and Jax is going to take the gold from Tiffany tonight.
53:47What a scene here
53:49at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro.
53:51Over 12,000 plus
53:53for Friday night Smackdown.
53:55To see this world championship main event.
53:57Naya's getting in position.
53:59Tiffany was able to get to her feet.
54:02You cannot give Tiffany Stratton
54:04an extra beat.
54:06So durable, so much endurance.
54:08She's going to be back swinging
54:10before you know it
54:12as Jax found there
54:13looking at this.
54:15Naya's trying to get her up into position.
54:17Oh my!
54:19Look what Tiffany's done!
54:21Oh my God.
54:23How adaptive there was Tiffany Stratton
54:26just when it looked like all hopes were lost.
54:29The body control, Wade.
54:31The incredible body control.
54:33What?
54:35In the middle
54:37of the women's championship match
54:40Naomi
54:41with a steel chair in hand.
54:44Well we were getting a bomb burner
54:46but Naomi has made it clear
54:48for weeks she wants next
54:50on whoever has the gold.
54:52She has said proceed with caution
54:55and now with both of our championship
54:59spirited fighters
55:01laid out in the ring.
55:03She's on the apron with a steel chair.
55:05Oh but she's got company!
55:07She's got company!
55:08She's got company!
55:10The storm's arrived!
55:12Jade Cargill!
55:14Ah the big kick!
55:16After Naomi cost Jade Cargill
55:18the number one contender's match last week.
55:20It's payback time.
55:22On site again.
55:24Jade and Naomi
55:26fighting through the crowd.
55:28And that means this match continues.
55:31Oh Naya charges
55:33and Tiffany gets out of the way.
55:35That major distract has
55:36massively helped Stratton.
55:38She's going for it!
55:40Prettiest moonsault ever
55:42to retain!
55:44What! What! What!
55:46What! Nobody has ever
55:48kicked out of Tiffany's
55:50prettiest moonsault.
55:52Nobody!
55:53They have now Joe!
55:55And that was perfectly struck!
55:57It's beaten everyone
55:59over the past four years.
56:01NXT, Raw, Smackdown,
56:03PLE's.
56:04Naya Jax!
56:06The first to survive it!
56:08Naya Jax refusing
56:10to be denied this evening.
56:12There is something special
56:14driving Jax.
56:16She wants the gold in a big way.
56:18This is outrageous.
56:20Stratton back to the top.
56:22Oh! And Naya pushes her
56:24all the way down to the floor.
56:26And Tiffany Stratton
56:28landed horribly on that side.
56:30Oh what is she doing?
56:32What in the world is she doing now?
56:34Clearing off her announce desk.
56:36It's not going to get
56:38any better either.
56:44Naya Jax has all
56:46the time in the world to
56:48Oh no!
56:50Oh no! Samoan drop!
56:52Right onto the reinforced
56:54desk.
57:01Referee being incredibly
57:02giving with that count
57:04knowing this is a major
57:06championship match.
57:08Stratton's body
57:10has been wrecked.
57:12Oh she's going for the
57:14annihilator. She's going to
57:16finish this thing right now.
57:18Wait a minute. How is
57:20Tiffany getting to her feet?
57:22How in the world?
57:24Oh no!
57:26Oh no! Naya's done it!
57:29At the last
57:30possible second
57:32Tiffany grabs
57:34that rope and Naya's
57:36in complete disbelief.
57:38She feels she had it won.
57:40We've got an absolute
57:42classic here. This should have
57:44been over at least twice
57:46by this point.
57:48Ryan Tran says no.
57:50No she had the rope. Naya says
57:52forget this. I just won this
57:54championship and I'm taking it.
57:56She grabs the title. Naya Jax
57:58is walking off with the
58:00title.
58:02I cannot win gold like that.
58:04Get back in here and
58:06finish the job.
58:08She's grabbing the chair
58:10that Naomi brought out.
58:12She's got the...
58:14Drop kicks the chair
58:16right into her face.
58:18Tiffany Stratton just
58:20put the steel chair right
58:22through her face with that
58:24kick. Prettiest moonsault
58:26ever to retain
58:28in a classic.
58:30Here is your winner
58:32and still
58:35WWE
58:37Women's Champion
58:39Tiffany
58:41Stratton!
58:43That match had
58:45everything weighed.
58:47Absolutely everything.
58:49What an absolute
58:51banger. That was
58:53about the heaviest
58:55annihilator I've ever
58:57seen. Tiffany Stratton
58:58was equal to it after
59:00Naya Jax had already
59:02kicked out of a prettiest
59:04moonsault ever.
59:06It is tiffy time.
59:08Right here.
59:10Right now. Tiffany
59:12Stratton retains
59:14defeating Naya Jax.
59:16Oh, what a night
59:18on SmackDown.
59:28SmackDown.
59:30SmackDown.