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00:00I'm able to carry this and it's mighty weight, but it won't always be me.
00:05That's what this has become.
00:06That's what WrestleMania has turned into.
00:09It's not just a match between too many more.
00:11It's about our right to keep this at home.
00:15It's about the next 20 champions, whether that's Shawn's NXT kids,
00:20watching WrestleMania intently, our ID prospects.
00:24Maybe there's a young man in Seattle tonight that wants to grow up
00:27and wear this as WWE Champion.
00:30It's about the next 20 champions.
00:35And then there is one man trying to take all that away.
00:50John Cena.
00:57Here we go.
01:13Okay.
01:15John Cena has neglected to make Seattle part of his farewell tour.
01:37He has opted to be in Vegas for SmackDown next week.
01:49It would be cowardice on my part to rebuttal John's remarks from when we shared the ring
01:54in London, but one thing he said that sticks with me, he referred to me in the placement
02:00of my tattoo.
02:02He said me having this tattoo makes me a common fan.
02:14So what?
02:18I have this tattoo for the same reason that I wear this suit.
02:22It's not because I think I'm somebody, it's because I want to be somebody.
02:31Is that somebody who can sell out the world's most famous arena 188 times to the rhythmic
02:36chants of his own name?
02:38Is that somebody who can sit up each and every night even with broken ribs and become WWE's
02:44phenom?
02:45Is that somebody who can set the world ablaze with Latino heat?
02:50or is that somebody who can carry a company on his back through good times and bad for
03:1810 years?
03:20John Cena.
03:25John Cena looks at this and considers it a bad thing.
03:31I don't.
03:32I see it as a man who is trying to break the wheel, a man who is trying to find himself.
03:39Does that sound familiar?
03:41John, you've told me that I don't know who I am.
03:44I don't present myself authentically.
03:46Here's what I do know, John.
03:48I'm the WWE Champion and you are not.
03:51John is always teaching.
04:03John is always preaching.
04:05Perhaps this is the one time in my life that I can teach John Cena a lesson.
04:10A lesson I saw my old man struggle with as a career babyface.
04:14And it's very simple.
04:16John, they are allowed to love somebody else.
04:24Hell, I call myself the captain here, but I'm part of a roster that has CM Punk, Randy Orton,
04:34Jey Uso, Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, AJ Styles, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, just to name a few.
04:42We make each other better.
04:49And now I've found myself with the unenviable task, but it's in my nature to want this task.
04:55That I have to halt history with your record-setting title win so that we can have history here in the first place.
05:03John Cena is a man of his word.
05:04He said he was leaving.
05:05He means it.
05:06He says he means to take this with him.
05:08He means it.
05:09So let me share some honesty with you, John.
05:11I'll tell you the same thing that I told Brock, the same thing that I told Roman.
05:16I do my best work when I'm backed into a corner.
05:19I don't flinch.
05:20I fight.
05:21I wrestle.
05:22That's right, John.
05:23The bell is gonna ring.
05:30And when it does, and this is over, I leave you to this ring, John, to have your moment.
05:38Your moment.
05:39Your moment to say goodbye.
05:45It would be clever for me to tell John, your time is up.
05:49My time is now.
05:50But John, you've known your time is up for quite some time, and that's why you did what you did.
05:55And one day, my time will be up soon.
05:58But until then, this is timeless.
06:01And this stays home.
06:06This stays with us.
06:10What a statement by the champ, and I love connecting all the history of Bruno's belt, even pausing at the spinner belt.
06:23And Wade, this is what we're in store for.
06:27It is WrestleMania, undisputed WWE Championship match.
06:32As he says, I have to halt history with a record-setting title win for Cena so that we can continue to have history here in the first place.
06:43That to its core is the statement made by Cody Rhodes.
06:48Well, that clearly was way more than just a rousing speech from Cody Rhodes.
06:56It's more than just a title defense of WrestleMania.
06:59Cody is defending the past, the present, and the future of this industry against an opponent who wants to take the ball and go home for good.
07:09Good luck, Cody Rhodes.
07:10Yeah, Hulk Cena's history so that we can have history.
07:13Let's talk about the future that happens next week on SmackDown.
07:17Remember, the early 5 p.m. Pacific start time, so if you're interested in the doubleheader of the Hall of Fame, it is there for you.
07:24SmackDown in Vegas, and tickets are still on sale, and it is going to be a power-packed card from T-Mobile Arena, of course, a week from tonight.
07:36Let's tell you what you're in store for.
07:37Yeah, because as we just heard from the chat, Cody Rhodes, one half of our WrestleMania main event.
07:43Some call him the greatest of all time.
07:45Others call him a man who has torched his own legacy regardless.
07:49John Cena will be live on SmackDown in Vegas next week.
07:53And, of course, it's an annual fixture to kick off the action of WrestleMania weekend.
07:57The annual Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.
08:00Both superstars of Raw, SmackDown, Bob.
08:03One of the most distinct trophies in all the industry will be awarded.
08:08As we saw a few moments ago, Zelina Vega pulled up a count-out win against Chelsea Green, while next week she's going to team with Carter and Chance to take on the entire Green regime in six-woman tag next week on SmackDown.
08:23And the strength of the action SmackDown to start WrestleMania weekend is topped with this.
08:30Will you look at this?
08:31The WWE Tag Team Division, the championship on the line.
08:36Street Profits look to defend against the former champs, Motor City Machine Guns.
08:41That is next Friday in Vegas.
08:48Right now I'd like to welcome on in the WWE Tag Team Champions, the Street Profits.
08:55Next week is the final Friday Night SmackDown before WrestleMania.
09:00And it's also the night that you defend your titles against the Motor City Machine Guns.
09:05How are you both feeling about that showdown?
09:07Street Profits, Motor City, Vegas, WrestleMania weekend.
09:10But you know what?
09:11We like Motor City.
09:12But last week we saw a video on them talking about how they don't care about the gold.
09:16They don't care about the chains.
09:17They don't care about the grills.
09:18They don't care about the reality shows.
09:20But you know what?
09:21Quite frankly, you can't care about things that you don't have.
09:24You know what else they don't have, Byron?
09:27These.
09:28They've been all over the world for 20 years.
09:30But save the congratulations for the IWC Glazers.
09:33Cause we run this division.
09:35Hold on, run this division?
09:38Y'all running this division straight to the ground.
09:41Yeah, Motor City Machine Guns, they road warriors.
09:43Y'all over here gassing them up.
09:45You want to talk about a real road warrior?
09:46Let's talk about the Miz.
09:49I'm sorry, did someone say a joke?
09:51Because the only joke I see is the SmackDown tag division being headed by U2.
09:54Hey, don't do it.
09:55No, no, no.
09:56Let me cook.
09:57As talented as U2 may be, the mere fact that those titles are not on the WrestleMania card
10:00is a slap in the face of every superstar that's ever held those titles,
10:03including me and my nine times as a tag team champion.
10:07So it's time to put U2 on notice.
10:09Revive the tag team division and get my tenth title.
10:12Cause I got the hottest young prospect in the game.
10:14A true one of one, Carmelo Hayes.
10:16And together we are Mellow Don't Miz.
10:19And we are us.
10:22Him.
10:23And we most definitely want the smoke.
10:31Let them breathe, big fella.
10:34It's Tiffy time.
10:35Been quite the day for Tiffany Stratton.
10:39The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
10:49Introducing first from Pryor Lake, Minnesota.
10:54She is the WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton.
11:06Tiffy time here in Seattle.
11:10Taking up the instant challenge that was put forth against Roxanne Perez.
11:14That's next.
11:23Well, here's a big part of WrestleMania week.
11:26Undertaker One Dead Man Show at the State of the Yard Blue Live Theater
11:29at the Fountain Blue Hotel.
11:30Saturday, April 19th, 10 p.m. Pacific.
11:34Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.
11:42Last week it was the headline making face to face with Charlotte Flair for Tiffany Stratton.
11:47That war of war is on the shelf now.
11:49And now a show of skill is needed against the very talented Roxanne Perez.
11:56Epic battles.
11:57Legendary superstars.
11:58Clash with Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, Jey Uso, and more.
12:01Clash of Clans.
12:02You can download that today.
12:04Clash of Clans.
12:15Clash of Clans
12:19And her opponent from Leredo, Texas, Roxanne Perez!
12:29Roxanne Perez hasn't been in the ring with Tiffany Stratton since the 2024 Royal Rumble.
12:33Royal Rumble. Tiffany eliminated Roxanne that night. Then you fast forward to this year's Royal
12:38Rumble, Wade, and it was Roxanne who nearly shocked the world, nearly earned a chance to
12:43face Tiffany at WrestleMania. She had that record-setting performance, was the runner-up
12:47to Charlotte Flair. Yeah, Charlotte Flair, who of course is heading to WrestleMania,
12:53but Roxanne has certainly been vocal in putting her name forward as a potential alternate at
12:59WrestleMania. Should a competitor need to be replaced due to their lack of professionalism?
13:05I think we know who I may be talking about there. Well, let's get into that just for a moment,
13:10because we brought it up earlier, and there's no denying we acknowledge the viral video from
13:15earlier today, and the discipline that was put forth to both Tiffany Stratton and Charlotte Flair
13:21as Charlotte Flair was asked to go home for the remainder of the week. But we've got a good one
13:26right in front of us here with Roxanne Perez and Tiffany Stratton. Yeah, make no mistake,
13:31Roxanne Perez, the prodigy, multiple-time NXT Women's Champion. Yes, she is currently an NXT
13:38superstar. However, it has been clear for a long time now that Roxanne Perez is absolutely ready to
13:45mix it up with the best of Raw and SmackDown, as we saw in the Elimination Chamber, and indeed the
13:51Royal Rumble that you mentioned, Joe. Roxanne Perez has every bit the equal of our roster here.
13:58There's no doubt. See the Matrix-type moves from Tiffany Stratton, and now the power as well. But
14:05look at this. This is the skill we talk about when it comes to Perez. Yeah, there's no fear
14:09whatsoever in Perez, too. She'll stand up to anyone bigger and badder than her, and she certainly mixed
14:14it up with Tiffany Stratton on numerous occasions during their time together in NXT. So don't expect
14:22Roxanne Perez to take a backward step at all in this one. Wow. Right hand right across the face
14:29of Tiffany Stratton, and delivers one of her own. This is Tiffany Stratton who's really started to
14:35come into her own confidence-wise over the past several weeks, in part enforced by Charlotte Flair,
14:41and this is Tiffany Stratton saying, no, the spotlight is mine, the championship is mine, pay attention
14:48to me. Snapping. You can see Roxanne reaching for her lower back.
15:00Stomping down on that left leg. WWE Women's Champion.
15:06Snap suplex again, but this time, lateral press and the hook of the leg, and a two count.
15:13Now I'll tell you right now, a victory for Perez here tonight would really shake things up ahead
15:19of WrestleMania for the- wait a second, for the WWE Women's Champ.
15:23Roxanne Perez trying to- Ooh! Hold on.
15:26Well, how smart was that? Referee's doing it to the apron, and poking Tiffany Stratton in the eye.
15:35A rising star showing some veteran presence to have to deal with the apron, and then able to take advantage
15:42against Tiffany Stratton. Oh, and stomping down on that left hand, Roxanne Perez.
15:50Check-in time is 3. It's 2.55. I know.
15:59Is this what he's doing now?
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18:53Catch some shade with your friends in the valley.
18:56Give carrot energy and I'm done with it.
18:57As suburbia turns scandalous.
18:59I just want you to be there for me, Kristen.
19:01Is there any rumors of him cheating?
19:03You need to go get help.
19:04I think the apocalypse is here.
19:05The new season of the valley premieres Tuesday at 9 on Bravo.
19:11Joe and Wade with you here in Seattle.
19:14As Tiffy Stratton looks to fight back here against the two-time NXT women's champion Roxanne Perez.
19:19And you see the athleticism.
19:21The former star gymnast Tiffany Stratton telling the crowd here in Seattle,
19:25you know what time it is.
19:26It is Tiffy time.
19:28Oh, that's just what it looked like.
19:31Tiffy Stratton was starting to look dead and buried by this plucky NXT superstar Roxanne Perez.
19:39Tiffany Stratton showing us all why she is the WWE women's champion.
19:46Able to dig deep, shake off all those injuries and damage sustained thus far and get back on the attack.
19:52A week away from WrestleMania for Tiffany Stratton.
19:57Roxanne Perez, who had the record-setting performance in the Royal Rumble earlier this year in Indy.
20:03The roll-up and the kick-out at two.
20:05Remember, the most time in a single women's Royal Rumble came this year from Roxanne Perez.
20:10Look at Stratton.
20:11And Perez survives again.
20:14Well, Perez has been trying her best to drop some heavy artillery.
20:18The crossface that she's become known for in NXT.
20:21She did attempt that there with Tiffany Stratton.
20:24Stratton was just too strong for it, though.
20:28That is the advantage that she has.
20:33Tiffany is going to come in with that hip attack against the ropes.
20:35But instead, it's Perez running straight in and slamming Stratton down.
20:40She simply cannot write off Roxanne Perez, who can dig a lot deeper than most,
20:46which explains her level of success in NXT.
20:51She's going to line up that target just the way she wants it.
20:55Perez!
20:55Oh, the knee's got up!
20:59Tiffany Stratton just lying in there and baiting Roxanne Perez,
21:03who has pretty much just done the same back to Tiffany Stratton.
21:07She was thinking about the prettiest moonsault ever,
21:09but instead Perez ends up on that top rope to meter!
21:13Russian leg sweep off the second rope there.
21:16Tiffany Stratton's in big trouble.
21:18And now Roxanne Perez taking control of things.
21:22Hooking the leg, looking for the win.
21:25Late, late kick out there from Tiffany Stratton,
21:28who has been really put through the ringer on this one.
21:31One outing thus far from Roxanne.
21:38Talking some smack to boot.
21:41Can she get the dub?
21:43Tempted at Poprox.
21:45Couldn't get that Sunset Flip powerbomb going,
21:48but instead, cartwheel Alabama slam is lined up.
21:52Oh, no!
21:53Perez with a counter!
21:55Tiffany comes right back at her!
21:57And it's a duel with supreme skill here in Seattle on SmackDown!
22:04Perez!
22:05Now she's got to look at this!
22:05There it is!
22:06The crossface!
22:08Wrenching on the neck and face of our champ, Tiffany Stratton,
22:12who is a million miles away from the ropes here,
22:16desperately crawling away to try and get some respite.
22:19Perez interlocking those hands and pulling back desperately,
22:22now utilizing her foot to stay away from the ropes,
22:26and instead it's Stratton with a show of power!
22:31And now, Tiffy time indeed!
22:37Prettiest moonsault ever!
22:39Here is your winner, Tiffany Stratton!
22:49Well, the champ answered the call tonight, Wade.
22:52The champ answered the call.
22:53Wait a second.
22:53What in the world?
22:54Oh, no.
22:55It's gone off the rails again.
22:57Charlotte Flair was supposed to be sent home after their actions earlier.
23:04Well, we know there was a ton of bad blood last week.
23:07Get security done.
23:08What the hell are you doing, Charlotte?
23:11Now they're trying to clear things up.
23:13Come on!
23:13But it is getting worse by the week,
23:15and coming over the top of our announcements!
23:20And Flair is on top!
23:22And now Flair is trying to make him wait!
23:25You're gonna get yourself fired!
23:26What are you gonna do about it?
23:26In the midst of it, trying to control things,
23:28rips off his headset.
23:29I'm gonna help you!
23:31I'm gonna help you!
23:31Holding back, Charlotte Flair,
23:34the 14-time world champion who is absolutely enraged.
23:42Wade Barrett trying to talk sense into Charlotte Flair
23:46and keep them separated from a further attack on Tiffany Stratton.
23:53WrestleMania awaits!
23:56This thing has boiled up and over beyond Flair and Stratton.
24:01Flair and Stratton!
24:05Flair and Stratton!
24:06Flair and Stratton!
24:07Flair and Stratton!
24:07Flair and Stratton!
24:07Flair and Stratton!
24:07Flair and Stratton!
24:08The place to be next week.
24:09The official hotel of WrestleMania 41 is gonna host the Hall of Fame ceremony on Friday.
24:15The Undertaker one dead man joke.
24:17You got the roast of WrestleMania on Sunday.
24:20NXT is gonna be there on April 22nd.
24:23You can get tickets at Ticketmaster.
24:26That Hall of Fame next Friday Night Wave is gonna be so special.
24:31Oh, my God. Such a great crew going to be there, of course.
24:36Triple H is going to be there.
24:38HBK, The Undertaker, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Bret The Himmer.
24:43He goes on and on.
24:44The absolute best of the best, the ones we all grew up watching and loving.
24:49They're all going to be there.
24:50The class of 2025, the Hall of Fame. Can't wait.
24:55Can't even imagine the emotion for some of those who are going to be inducting.
24:59I mean, for Taker, obviously, a family situation, but HBK and Triple H, that's going to be an extremely special moment.
25:06And then come next week, three men with that woven history that intersects again.
25:10Since Royal Rumble's drama, the big three headliners of Roman and Seth and Punk, it's been beatings.
25:16It's been brawls, contracts and chaos, and then The Favour.
25:24What's The Favour?
25:25I'm going to force you, my Tribal Chief, out of your comfort zone.
25:32Because at WrestleMania, in the main event, in my corner, your wise man, my best friend, Paul Heyman.
25:51Wise man.
25:52Yes, my Tribal Chief.
25:56Let this desperate fool down easy, will you?
26:05No, my Tribal Chief, I can't do that.
26:08I promise you, I am going to put a beating on the Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns.
26:24I am going to whip Seth Rollins' ass at the main event of WrestleMania.
26:37I feel bad for you, Paul Heyman.
26:40You are in a very difficult, unenviable position.
26:45The easiest solution for all of us, for everyone involved, would be if you just removed yourself from the situation entirely and let me and Punk and Roman battle it out at WrestleMania for the soul of this industry.
27:02I would take it as a privilege to remove you from the situation right here, right now.
27:14Don't put your damn hands on me again.
27:21Don't put your damn hands on me again.
27:25See you, Punk here.
27:28Don't put your damn hands on me again.
27:49Go!
27:49Go!
27:51Go!
27:51Go!
27:53Now, you owe me a favor.
28:09Wade, it is time to reveal the matches for Saturday and Sunday at WrestleMania.
28:14Yeah, well, this is WrestleMania Saturday, Joe.
28:17This is the main event.
28:18Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, CM Punk with Paul Heyman in Punk's.
28:23Corner, that's your main event on Saturday.
28:26Also on WrestleMania Saturday, the bitterest of rivalries.
28:29Jake Cargill versus Naomi.
28:32Not only that, World Tag Team Championship will be on the line as the War Raiders take on the New Day.
28:42Match-up that is going to be.
28:44And then Rey Mysterio, the legendary Hall of Famer, takes on the latest luchador, El Grande Americano.
28:52They'll go head-to-head again, WrestleMania Saturday.
28:55The United States Championship is on the line as the megastar L.A. Knight takes on the terrifying Jacob Batuu.
29:04And as we just saw, WWE Women's Champion, her toughest test yet.
29:10And Tiffany Stratton goes up against the sometimes unprofessional Charlotte Flair.
29:17Can't wait for that one.
29:18And then World Heavyweight Championship on the line.
29:23Main event, Jey Uso, who has refound his fire.
29:27He goes head-to-head with the ring general.
29:30Gunther, that is your card for WrestleMania Saturday.
29:33All right, here's what you're in store for on Sunday.
29:36Bayley and Lyra just went through the gauntlet.
29:39WWE Women's Tag Team Championship match.
29:42Bayley and Lyra against Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez.
29:46Sunday at WrestleMania.
29:47It is going to be a Sin City street fight between Damian Priest and Drew McIntyre.
29:54The outrageous rivalry goes street-like version on Sunday at Mania.
29:58The Intercontinental Championship is going to be decided in a fatal four-way.
30:04Penta, Finn Balor, Dirty Tom, Braun Breaker Sunday at Mania.
30:08Also Sunday from Vegas, AJ Styles against Logan Paul.
30:14Next Sunday from Allegiant Stadium.
30:17The Women's World Championship Triple Threat will be held on Sunday the 20th.
30:24Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, EO Sky.
30:27And you can hear the reaction from the fans here.
30:30Eight days away from Mania 41.
30:32And of course, we just heard from Cody Rose.
30:35Who says he must halt history so we can keep making history.
30:40It's the American Nightmare Cody Rose against John Cena.
30:44There it is, folks.
30:45Officially, your Saturday and Sunday calls.
30:49I've got one season.
30:54The following tag team contest is scheduled for one fall, introducing first from St. Louis, Missouri, weighing in at 290 pounds, the Viper, Randy Orton!
31:24Things have taken a far different turn lately for the Viper.
31:30Coming up next, Solo and Tamatanga, the target for Randy Orton and L.A. Knight.
31:38Yeah!
31:38I take what I'm trying, I feel too much.
31:44One, two, three!
31:4822 years ago, Seattle hosted WrestleMania.
31:51Now we're eight days away, and what a strong night we've had here.
31:55Bailey and Lyra Valtaira, why, of the field, won five straight matches to earn number one contender status.
32:01The fight for the titles next week at WrestleMania.
32:04Ray Phoenix won his second match.
32:07Chelsea Green was counted out, and that's how Zelina Vega pulled the upset.
32:12And then Tiffany Stratton hit the prettiest result ever for a victory against Roxanne Perez.
32:19Fourteen times Randy Orton has heard his name announced as a world champion.
32:24Hard to think about a Wrestlemania without him.
32:30He addressed that earlier tonight.
32:37And his tag team partner, from Los Angeles, California, weighing in at 240 pounds, he is the United States Champion, L.A. Knight!
33:00Dwayne, I feel like there's been so much packed onto the plate of L.A. Knight recently, with match after match having just won the U.S. Championship back.
33:08But what lies ahead will be his biggest challenge he's met, a prime, violent, angry Jacob Batu next week.
33:17Batu, of course, winning the last man standing to earn that shot at L.A.'s Championship at Wrestlemania.
33:23Yeah, and as we just learned, that will take place on Wrestlemania Saturday.
33:29Of course, we know a frenzy of energy takes over every arena and stadium.
33:35When the megastar walks out, he's going to need all of that energy and more at Wrestlemania, if he's going to defeat Jacob Batu.
33:44And their opponents, with a combined weight of 470 pounds, Solo Satoa and Tama Tonka!
34:09Of course, we see a lot of Solo Satoa week after week, but this will actually be his first official match of the course of a month and change.
34:18That was with his current partner, you see here, Tama Tonka.
34:21It was a six-man tag team.
34:23L.A. Knight was on the other side, the winning side, the last time we saw him in an official match.
34:28It's pretty unusual seeing these two as a two-piece without Jacob Batu in tow.
34:36There have been tensions between Solo and Fatu, especially of late.
34:41Solo, the former tribal chief, looking to get back on track.
34:46He spoke the right words earlier about supporting Fatu in his quest to become United States champ at Wrestlemania.
34:53Well, this is a business.
34:54Take a chunk out of L.A. Knight this evening, and Fatu, I'm sure, will warm to Sokoa once again.
35:01As soon as L.A. Knight turned to give a little bit of attention to Solo Sokoa, Tama Tonka was quick to attack.
35:09And that's really been the modus operandum of this unit from day one.
35:13And Tama Tonka, he is the least hyped member of that trio, and that is unfair.
35:21He's consistently demonstrated how devastatingly effective he is in that ring.
35:28He has. He is quick. He is explosive. He is a good offensive arsenal himself.
35:33Of course, he's always around two powerhouses in Solo Sokoa and Fatu.
35:38What is part of Tama's problem is at times the most soldier-like of the trio will effectively follow orders from Solo Sokoa when needed.
35:50Solo Sokoa running into our desk now. That's why Paul's a terrifying sight, as is Randy Orton stepping in the ring.
35:57Now Solo Sokoa's got to deal with Randy. Remember, he came out and had a little something to say.
36:04The start tonight was Randy was addressing things with Nick Aldis, and oh, that scoop snap power slam. Vintage Randy Orton.
36:12And there's a taste of what we may have seen at WrestleMania before the Vipers' plans got derailed.
36:20Lining up the dripping DDT.
36:25Randy Orton looking to finish this one off in double quick time.
36:30I mean, he has come out explosive, and this crowd is ready to roar.
36:35What a disaster for Sokoa and Tama Tonka. Wait a second.
36:38Oh, but he's still an RKO. We've got a Samoan drop on the other end, and then Tonga just sends L.A. Night flying.
36:50Good stuff here in Seattle.
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40:10The last smackdown on our road to WrestleMania before we arrive in Vegas.
40:16Randy Orton desperate to make the tag to L.A. Knight.
40:20But Solo Sokoa and Tama Tango getting the best of them.
40:23Remember how the night started, Wade, when Randy Orton was out to discuss in front of this big crowd here in Seattle
40:28that his 20th WrestleMania is coming up.
40:31He wants to take part.
40:33Of course, the injury to Kevin Owens altered those plans.
40:35And then Solo Sokoa interrupted to hype up Jacob Fatu and his claim to go out and win the U.S. Championship.
40:43L.A. Knight heard his name.
40:45L.A. Knight said, let's go.
40:47And that is how we arrive at this tag team battle.
40:50Solo Sokoa always spoiling for a fight.
40:53Not often a man of many words, but certainly highly eloquent with those fists.
40:58And indeed, that head of his slowly destroying the body of the Viper, Randy Orton.
41:05L.A. Knight, eight days away from what will be the big battle, the United States Championship defense against Jacob Fatu.
41:16But in the midst of the deep waters of tag team action here in Seattle.
41:22Tag just inches away for the Viper, but must feel like a million miles when you've got the arms of Solo Sokoa corner on your neck.
41:31But we got daylight for the Viper.
41:33And that power and that strength and that explosiveness of the Viper.
41:39The man who's defined an entire era in WWE flattened his back now, desperate for this tag.
41:47And if the Megastar gets into this one, the place is going to come on blue.
41:52There's the Megastar.
41:57And Tom is on the receiving end of it.
42:03The man's got those loins tingling in Seattle once again.
42:07An overdose of Kuporka here in the Pacific Northwest.
42:10Got him right where he wants him, the running knee.
42:19Keep your eyes open, L.A.
42:21Gets out of the way.
42:23How about it against Solo?
42:25A little sixth sense there is L.A. Knight.
42:28And the power slam.
42:30What do the people want?
42:38Yeah!
42:41Elbow drop.
42:43For the win!
42:45And coming in and making the save is Solo Sokoa.
42:49A late, late break of that.
42:51Oh!
42:52Oh, and Spike is delivered!
42:55Right to the thorax of the Megastar.
42:59Big uppercut.
43:00From Orton.
43:01Tom Otago's gonna mess with the big guy, he finds out!
43:05Oh, does he find out!
43:07RKO!
43:09As Solo drives Randy out of the ring.
43:13Well, Randy Orton is certainly not the legal man in this one.
43:16Neither is Solo Sokoa, those two.
43:19Look at that done with the in-ring portion of this match.
43:23Some severe hatred built up between these two.
43:27That's been going on.
43:28And they're fighting right through the crowd.
43:31This match continues.
43:32Referee Charles Robinson has the two legal men in the ring.
43:36We need a finish.
43:37L.A. Knight and Tama Tonga, they remain in, in the midst of this tag team.
43:43That leaves these two competitors.
43:45Won't get all K.O.
43:46Oh, B.F.T.
43:48One, two, three.
43:51Knight wins it!
43:54Here are your winners, Randy Orton and your United States Champion, L.A. Knight!
44:06Oh, no.
44:06Oh, no.
44:07Oh, no.
44:08Look who's arrived.
44:11Jacob Fah 2.
44:14A running senton, and the beatdown has begun.
44:21And the sneak attack on the guy he's gonna meet up with in Vegas for that championship.
44:27In eight nights' time, WrestleMania Saturday, now is your chance to feast Jacob Fah 2.
44:36Make that job at WrestleMania, that pathway to the United States title, that much easier.
44:43The hip attack from Fah 2, and when you see that, you know he's feeling it.
44:52The United States Champion, who just picked up his belt to celebrate a hard-earned tag team win.
45:01A mighty moonsault delivered!
45:04Well, nobody is coming to save the megastar, because Randy Orton, his tag partner this evening,
45:09is otherwise engaged in a vicious brawl with Solo Sikawa.
45:16Picks up the belt, throws it down.
45:19He wants more!
45:21Again!
45:22With the jump-up moonsault!
45:31A taste of what's to come for L.A. Knight!
45:35Next weekend in Vegas, it's the moment of truth for L.A. Knight.
45:42Batu's never even competed for a WWE singles title.
45:46Now, he appears as an unrelenting, destructive force.
45:51Batu, L.A. Knight, and WrestleMania 41.
45:56The next time we say hello, it's from the showcase of...
45:59I'll...
45:59I'll...