WrestleMania 40, held on April 6–7, 2024, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was a monumental two-night event that celebrated the legacy of WWE's biggest annual spectacle. Featuring wrestlers from both Raw and SmackDown, the event showcased 14 thrilling matches, evenly split across the two nights.
Night 1's main event saw The Bloodline's Roman Reigns and The Rock triumph over Cody Rhodes and Seth "Freakin" Rollins, setting the stage for a dramatic "Bloodline Rules" match on Night 2. The second night concluded with Cody Rhodes defeating Roman Reigns to claim the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, ending Reigns' historic 1,316-day reign. Other highlights included Rhea Ripley retaining her title against Becky Lynch and Damian Priest cashing in his Money in the Bank contract to win the World Heavyweight Championship.
This WrestleMania marked a new era under TKO Group Holdings and received widespread acclaim for its high-stakes drama and unforgettable moments.
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Night 1's main event saw The Bloodline's Roman Reigns and The Rock triumph over Cody Rhodes and Seth "Freakin" Rollins, setting the stage for a dramatic "Bloodline Rules" match on Night 2. The second night concluded with Cody Rhodes defeating Roman Reigns to claim the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, ending Reigns' historic 1,316-day reign. Other highlights included Rhea Ripley retaining her title against Becky Lynch and Damian Priest cashing in his Money in the Bank contract to win the World Heavyweight Championship.
This WrestleMania marked a new era under TKO Group Holdings and received widespread acclaim for its high-stakes drama and unforgettable moments.
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00:00:00The WWE Experience, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
00:00:30You know, earlier today, the American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes, arrived in style in his newly wrapped bus featuring WWE partner, Wheatley American Vodka.
00:00:42Maybe Cody will celebrate tonight with an American Mule cocktail.
00:00:45Enjoy an American Mule yourself, made with Wheatley American Vodka, in celebration of Wrestlemania.
00:00:57I know where I'm going after the show.
00:01:00I'm going to go finish your story.
00:01:08Well, the storm has arrived.
00:01:10Get ready for an ultimate showdown as damage control face the powerful trio of the glowing Naomi, the EST, Bianca Belair, and the one and only Jade Cargill.
00:01:18Right after this break, members of the WWE Universe subscribing to Peacock Premium Plus.
00:01:23Let's take a look at how these six women found each other in a battle for the ages.
00:01:28WrestleMania, where the biggest stars shine under the brightest lights.
00:01:38And you know you can't spell WrestleMania without E-S-T.
00:01:44But that WrestleMania sparkle, it's been snuffed out by a whole other brand of EST.
00:01:50The baddest.
00:01:54We need help!
00:01:55The meanest.
00:01:56The nastiest hero in WWE.
00:01:58They've grown in numbers.
00:01:59They've grown in dominance.
00:02:01And they've grown in championship.
00:02:03Damage control.
00:02:04You want to talk about strength in numbers?
00:02:08These women are relentless.
00:02:10This is a message to all of them chicks in the locker room.
00:02:14We run this show!
00:02:15Kyrie Stane.
00:02:16Oscar.
00:02:17Dakota.
00:02:18A united front.
00:02:19That is damage control.
00:02:20Yeah, they're a problem.
00:02:21You're in way over your head, dude.
00:02:22Practically astute, highly dangerous.
00:02:24Damage control have made the EST's life hell.
00:02:28And I know I can't do this alone.
00:02:44No way, none of the answer.
00:02:47Me, I get what I want.
00:02:49If I'm gonna take care of this damage control problem at the show of shows,
00:02:53I'll need to show out with some backup that meets the EST stamp of approval.
00:02:58If I'm gonna shine, I need the brightest.
00:03:02The glow, Naomi.
00:03:04Two-time SmackDown Women's Champion.
00:03:07One of the most athletically gifted superstars WWE has ever known.
00:03:18This firecracker always has my back and is looking for her own retribution.
00:03:22No retribution.
00:03:23Oh, here we go.
00:03:25The dreaded poison mist right to the eyes.
00:03:30We in this together, and we don't get in one way or another.
00:03:33And if I'm gonna bring the thunder, I need the storm.
00:03:38Jay Cargill.
00:03:39One of the most sought-after free agents in sports entertainment history.
00:03:45This is a game changer in every sense of the word.
00:03:50I've seen what this warrior can do.
00:03:53This ain't a Spider-Man meme.
00:03:55And it's downright impressive.
00:03:57The storm has arrived.
00:04:00The ES team is locked, loaded, and ready to throw down.
00:04:05I don't play.
00:04:06I just slay.
00:04:08Is the Kabuki Warriors laying waste to the victor?
00:04:15Damage control?
00:04:16We've evened the odds.
00:04:18Everything we thought we knew about the women's division just changed.
00:04:23Wanna run?
00:04:24Got nowhere to go!
00:04:26The numbers game is no longer in your favor.
00:04:29Damage control, you've got a brand new problem!
00:04:33And come WrestleMania, the fastest, strongest, quickest, roughest, toughest, and freshest trio in WWE is taking you down.
00:04:49And we need to start re-rising the future!
00:04:54See you soon!
00:04:56No!
00:04:57Outro music
00:05:23Ha ha ha ha ha, Damage Control.
00:05:40Ha ha ha ha ha.
00:05:44I took your power, more every day.
00:05:48I find a stage, show me again.
00:05:50The following is a six woman.
00:05:52A tag team match scheduled for one song.
00:05:56Introducing first, representing Damage Control, the team of Dakota Kai and the WWE Women's
00:06:05Tag Team Champions, Kairi Sane and Asuka, the Kabuki Warriors.
00:06:18Dakota Kai is braver than I am in that outfit tonight.
00:06:22It is frigid.
00:06:23I don't ever want to think about you in an outfit like that ever again.
00:06:26That's right baby!
00:06:28I hadn't done that for you.
00:06:29That isn't what I meant.
00:06:30I'm from Texas.
00:06:31This is cold, ladies and gentlemen.
00:06:35Dakota Kai, the Kabuki Warriors set for six woman tag team action here tonight.
00:06:48It is 50 outside.
00:06:49It is 50 outside.
00:06:51We'll get to that in a moment, but we want to tell you that.
00:06:54Don't miss any of the action.
00:06:55Get your favorite wings delivered by ordering at wingstop.com.
00:07:01Wingstop.
00:07:02Bring the flavor.
00:07:0451 degrees.
00:07:07It feels like it's 46 because of the wind at 14 miles per hour.
00:07:12Out of the north.
00:07:13But have no fear, ladies and gentlemen.
00:07:15We have come prepared.
00:07:16At least Corey and I have come prepared.
00:07:19Well, we've learned that you have to be prepared for anything.
00:07:21You once called WrestleRania in a poncho.
00:07:24Yep.
00:07:25Now we've got our accessories for this this year.
00:07:27Yeah.
00:07:28You've got gloves.
00:07:29I've got a hat.
00:07:30Pat's got hand warmers.
00:07:31You guys look ridiculous.
00:07:32It is a perfect temperature here in the lovely city of Philadelphia for an incredible WrestleMania.
00:07:38It is shockingly colder than I thought it was going to be though.
00:07:44Maybe you should not wear your shirt open like that.
00:07:46Yeah.
00:07:47Yeah.
00:07:48Not prepared.
00:07:49But hey, if you're competing here, you're going to have to be.
00:08:08See you next time.
00:08:09One.
00:08:10Ready?
00:08:11Four.
00:08:12No.
00:08:38H.M. is coming.
00:08:50N. A. O. M. I.
00:09:02Look out!
00:09:04Your bitches out the cage, I'm on my own.
00:09:08Against the walls.
00:09:09The pressure's moving, but no, I will never fall.
00:09:12They say, run, they hear me, boy.
00:09:15And now I feel that I'm one better than before.
00:09:19And their opponents, the team of Naomi,
00:09:24Jade Cargill, and DeAndra Bailey!
00:09:33Gentlemen, there is a solar eclipse set for tomorrow
00:09:37here in the United States.
00:09:39However, tonight in Philadelphia, there's
00:09:41a storm of ruin.
00:09:44For many members of the WWE Universe,
00:09:47they will get their eyes on Jade Cargill tonight
00:09:50for the very first time and not be disappointed.
00:09:54Thus far, since signing with Friday Night SmackDown,
00:09:57Jade Cargill has been as advertised.
00:10:01You match Jade's skill set with the EST.
00:10:04Bianca Belair, one of the most dominant females
00:10:06of the last decade, and the veteran Naomi,
00:10:09who has been on a roll since returning at the Royal Rumble.
00:10:12This is like assembling the Avengers of the women's division.
00:10:16This is dangerous!
00:10:17We all got our taste of Jade Cargill back at the Royal Rumble match
00:10:23when she entered at number 28.
00:10:25And she eliminated Nia Jax, Becky Lynch, and ironically,
00:10:30her teammate tonight, Naomi.
00:10:32Bianca Belair, as Corey mentioned, one of the veterans at WrestleMania.
00:10:37This is her fourth WrestleMania.
00:10:39The three-time world champion, of course,
00:10:42defeated Sasha Banks back at the historic main event
00:10:45at WrestleMania 37.
00:10:47Naomi enters WrestleMania
00:10:49for a ninth time in her career.
00:10:52She won a championship at WrestleMania 33.
00:10:56And Jade Cargill enters WrestleMania,
00:10:58the grand stage, for her very first time.
00:11:00While all eyes of this stadium are on Cargill,
00:11:03Naomi, and Belair,
00:11:06on the outside of the ring,
00:11:08the Kabuki Warriors are almost flippant.
00:11:10Right now, Asuka and Kyrie are dancing
00:11:13to Bianca Belair's entrance music.
00:11:15It's as though this is just another night at the office
00:11:18for the Women's Tag Team Champions.
00:11:20So here we go.
00:11:21Asuka and Naomi will start things off in this match-up.
00:11:26The sixth WrestleMania for Asuka.
00:11:28Ironically, one of the all-time greats
00:11:31has never won at this event.
00:11:33Shockingly enough, her NXT undefeated streak
00:11:36that she carried over to Raw
00:11:38was ended at WrestleMania by the Queen Charlotte Flair.
00:11:42914 days.
00:11:44Naomi out of the way.
00:11:45Able to avoid contact.
00:11:46Delivered a double drop kick.
00:11:47And now, Philadelphia is feeling the glow.
00:11:51Naomi into the corner to Kyrie Saint.
00:11:56A badass trio.
00:11:59Naomi, Bianca, and Jade.
00:12:01Oh!
00:12:02I mean, are you kidding me?
00:12:03A split leg drop by Naomi covering.
00:12:05Saint is barely.
00:12:06Kicks out near fall for Naomi.
00:12:09Why not?
00:12:11Stay together.
00:12:12Maybe go get the tag team titles.
00:12:14Naomi!
00:12:15You know, Naomi picks up a win tonight, Corey.
00:12:17She will be tied for the most wins by a woman in WrestleMania history.
00:12:24Incredibly impressive fact.
00:12:26Should not be overlooked.
00:12:27Ooh!
00:12:28And Dakota Cobb!
00:12:29And I think that's been the story of Naomi.
00:12:31Naomi has quietly made history throughout most of her career.
00:12:35She's a former SmackDown Women's Champion.
00:12:37And earned the respect of the entire locker room up and down the roster.
00:12:41But for some reason, the rest of the world...
00:12:43Oh!
00:12:44Saint!
00:12:45Oh my God!
00:12:46Often doesn't give Naomi the respect she rightfully deserves.
00:12:48No respect shown for Naomi there.
00:12:50Of course, Io Sky of Damage Control.
00:12:53The WWE Women's Champion.
00:12:55As you take another look at the flying Kyrie Saint.
00:12:58Insane elbow.
00:12:59It's a reckless abandon from Io Sky.
00:13:02Willing to do that win.
00:13:03One half cover.
00:13:04Here's the cover.
00:13:05By Kyrie Saint.
00:13:06And a kick out.
00:13:07I was saying Io Sky not here tonight.
00:13:08Because she defends the WWE Women's Championship tomorrow night.
00:13:13Against Bayley.
00:13:14Who formed Damage Control a couple of years ago at SummerSlam.
00:13:17And that's been some story that's played out on Friday nights.
00:13:20No doubt about it.
00:13:21It's become deeply personal betrayal.
00:13:23But it's gotta be odd if you're Bayley.
00:13:25Who's looking on.
00:13:26Watching what Damage Control has become.
00:13:28Like your creation has become its own sentient being.
00:13:31It's taken over WWE.
00:13:32Into the cover is Asuka.
00:13:33Hook of the leg.
00:13:34And a kick out at two.
00:13:36And Corey.
00:13:37It was Io and Dakota and Bayley in the beginning.
00:13:39And once Asuka and Kyrie got into the mix.
00:13:41Things really turned around.
00:13:43I think credit also needs to be given to Dakota Kai.
00:13:48Because she has really become a de facto leader of Damage Control.
00:13:53Despite the fact that they say there are no leaders.
00:13:56Dakota's calling a lot of the shots.
00:13:58And she's really, really stepped up her own game recently since returning from injury.
00:14:01Yeah, no doubt about that.
00:14:02Damage Control is well over the machine.
00:14:04There are menaces everywhere they go.
00:14:06Championship quality.
00:14:07Hall of Fame quality.
00:14:08Naomi trying to fight out of the corner.
00:14:10And she goes successfully.
00:14:11What a move by Naomi.
00:14:12Naomi's got the full length of the ring to cross to make a tag.
00:14:17Oh!
00:14:18Kick to Asuka.
00:14:19Wow.
00:14:20You heard that echo.
00:14:21Naomi again to your point.
00:14:22Trying to make it across the ring.
00:14:23Trying to make it to Jade Cargill or Bianca Belair.
00:14:24Tag made to Dakota Kai.
00:14:25Dakota trying to cut her off from making a tag.
00:14:27Naomi.
00:14:28So quick so close as Jade Cargill kicks the ring.
00:14:29Tag!
00:14:30And here comes the EST.
00:14:31Boom!
00:14:32Of WWE Bianca Belair.
00:14:33And Corey, she's had a major problem with Damage Control really from the beginning.
00:14:37Since the inception of Damage Control has been a non-stop thorn in the side of the EST.
00:14:38And Bianca looking eager for a little vengeance tonight at Mania.
00:14:39And Bianca showing her power marching around the ring.
00:14:40Vertical suplex.
00:14:41And a kip up.
00:14:42And a kip up.
00:14:43Oh!
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00:15:36and look at the power of Bianca Belair Bianca Belair is kicking wholesale ass
00:15:45damage control and all kinds of trouble
00:15:50wait three in a row oh that moonsault coming out to put damage control away and they have to kick
00:16:00out before the count of three it would be hard to remain humble if I pinned an entire team
00:16:06I was thinking the same thing that would have been the most impressive pinfall in the history
00:16:12of sports entertainment
00:16:13ww Dakota does not want to see Jake Cargill involved in this matchup sends Bianca out to
00:16:24the apron and now a step to the back of the neck cover by King Kota Belair able to escape
00:16:30tag tag to Asuka Kyrie Sane and Asuka tag champs double team coming
00:16:39Kyrie oh look at that Asuka with a running knee cover now by Asuka hook of the leg for the victory
00:16:49and a kick out by Belair just a barrage of rapid fire offense from damage control the Kabuki Warriors
00:16:57in particular and the chants are echoing throughout the length you hear what they're saying Pat they want
00:17:05Jane and Asuka does not care Dakota Cot legal now they're trying to fight out of the corner with
00:17:12everything she has but damage control now cooking on all cylinders
00:17:15get out of here let's go bring that drag now let's keep going
00:17:19come on
00:17:20whoa whoa whoa whoa
00:17:22a little suplex attempt Belair able to escape
00:17:25rolls through
00:17:26tag
00:17:26here comes Jane Cargill
00:17:30and remember
00:17:33damage control has already had the misfortune of feeling the power of this storm
00:17:40choke slam
00:17:43Kyrie Sane top rope Jay doesn't realize she's there
00:17:53maybe she does now catches Kyrie Sane
00:17:57big backbreaker
00:18:01now Dakota Kai from behind
00:18:08big back body drop
00:18:13Dakota lands hard on the side of her hip
00:18:16into the corner big splash by Cargill
00:18:20Dakota
00:18:24Dakota down
00:18:25what a driver by Cargill
00:18:27damage control will break it up
00:18:31that might have done it right there
00:18:32Jane
00:18:34uh oh
00:18:36now Braca Belair getting involved
00:18:38AOD incoming
00:18:39Asuka trying to save her tag team partner
00:18:42I think Asuka just missed it
00:18:46Kyrie
00:18:47yep definitely
00:18:50Naomi
00:18:51Naomi
00:18:51taking out Kyrie Sane
00:18:53Asuka misses
00:18:54wildly
00:18:54runs in
00:18:56to the ponytail
00:18:57what a whip
00:18:59KOD
00:19:00incoming
00:19:01Cargill
00:19:06up goes Dakota Kai
00:19:09down she
00:19:10marches around the ring
00:19:12with Dakota
00:19:13a display
00:19:15before
00:19:18planting Dakota Kai
00:19:20Kai has been
00:19:21jaded
00:19:22here are your winners
00:19:28the team of
00:19:30Naomi
00:19:31Bianca
00:19:32Bianca
00:19:32and Jade Cargill
00:19:38what a night
00:19:40for Jade Cargill
00:19:42Naomi
00:19:43and Bianca
00:19:44here at Wrestlemania
00:19:46it doesn't get any bigger
00:19:48than Wrestlemania
00:19:49so imagine
00:19:51your first
00:19:52matchup
00:19:53at Wrestlemania
00:19:55if you're Jade Cargill
00:19:57the hype train
00:19:57has been running
00:19:58at full speed
00:19:59and in the end
00:20:00with a couple of
00:20:01reliable partners
00:20:02the trio
00:20:03was able to force
00:20:04miscommunication
00:20:05between the tag
00:20:06or
00:20:06miscommunication
00:20:08I didn't even do that
00:20:09on purpose
00:20:09well there was no
00:20:10miss in the whip
00:20:11that Bianca
00:20:13delivered before
00:20:14and here we go
00:20:18walking around
00:20:19from all of
00:20:20Philadelphia
00:20:21to see
00:20:22this
00:20:23was a warning
00:20:24shot
00:20:24this was a message
00:20:26to all of
00:20:28WWE
00:20:29I think that
00:20:36being stopped
00:20:37before
00:20:37I think you may be right
00:20:56on the floor
00:20:57we've been knocked
00:20:58down the floor
00:20:59go
00:21:00go
00:21:01go
00:21:02go
00:21:03never see
00:21:04ready
00:21:09T for team
00:21:09mark
00:21:15maybe you need
00:21:16a Snickers
00:21:17cut
00:21:17that was great
00:21:18miss
00:21:18I loved every second
00:21:19of it
00:21:19let's do it again
00:21:20but better
00:21:21maybe you need
00:21:24a Snickers
00:21:24cut
00:21:25cut
00:21:25try righteous
00:21:26indignation
00:21:28maybe you need
00:21:28a Snicker
00:21:29maybe you
00:21:30louder
00:21:30maybe you
00:21:31whisper it
00:21:32flavor
00:21:32flavor it
00:21:33maybe you
00:21:33I want to taste it
00:21:34maybe you need
00:21:35a Snickers
00:21:37maybe you
00:21:37need a Snickers
00:21:38maybe you
00:21:39need a Snickers
00:21:39maybe you
00:21:42need a Snickers
00:21:42maybe you
00:21:43need a Snickers
00:21:44maybe you
00:21:45just need a
00:21:46you get it
00:21:47maybe you
00:21:48need a Snickers
00:21:50hey Wrestlemania
00:21:53is in Philadelphia
00:21:55tonight. This is Lincoln
00:21:57Financial Field. The last time we were in
00:21:59Philadelphia for WrestleMania, it was the
00:22:00first time I ever called this event, back
00:22:03at WrestleMania 15. We also
00:22:04hosted a WrestleMania
00:22:06rage party, where Big Pun
00:22:09and Isaac Hayes were involved.
00:22:11You and Big Pun were in
00:22:13the same place at the same time. I actually
00:22:15interviewed him.
00:22:16Center City, Philadelphia, here tonight
00:22:19for WrestleMania. Ko's been in a lot
00:22:21of rooms. A lot of rooms.
00:22:23A matchup of immovable
00:22:24forces in mind, body, and spirit.
00:22:27The longest reigning Intercontinental Champion,
00:22:29Gunther, will defend his title against the
00:22:30unrelenting Sami Zayn. After this
00:22:33break, for our viewers subscribing to Peacock Premium
00:22:35Plus, let's look at how this brutal
00:22:36rivalry began.
00:22:43For 45 years,
00:22:45the Intercontinental Championship has
00:22:46traveled around the world
00:22:48just to end up right here
00:22:50on the shoulder of the
00:22:52longest reigning champion in history.
00:22:56Perhaps the most
00:22:57unstoppable
00:22:58Intercontinental Champion
00:23:00of all time.
00:23:04And it is not boastful
00:23:05to say that I'm the greatest.
00:23:07It's simply a fact.
00:23:09But I don't take that honor lightly.
00:23:12The legacies of Pat Patterson,
00:23:14Don Morocco,
00:23:15and Tito Santana
00:23:16built this championship's prestige.
00:23:18Greats such as Ricky the Dragon Steamboat
00:23:21and Bret Hart
00:23:22put their souls on the mat
00:23:26to defend it.
00:23:27For you to be a champion,
00:23:29you have to be perfect.
00:23:30Men like Mr. Perfect,
00:23:32Roddy Piper,
00:23:32and Rick Root
00:23:33were willing to do whatever it takes
00:23:35to hold on to its glory.
00:23:37The history
00:23:38of the Intercontinental Championship
00:23:40may be rich,
00:23:42but it ends
00:23:42with me.
00:23:46When I look into your eyes,
00:23:48and if you would be honest
00:23:49to yourself,
00:23:50you don't believe
00:23:51you can beat me.
00:23:52So whatever you need to do,
00:23:54Sammy,
00:23:54dreaming,
00:23:55believing,
00:23:56keep on doing it.
00:23:58Because at WrestleMania,
00:23:59your dreams
00:24:00will meet reality.
00:24:03I've been thinking a lot
00:24:05about the last year I've had,
00:24:07and what I've done
00:24:08in the last year,
00:24:08it's been unbelievable,
00:24:09but nothing is certain.
00:24:11If you don't change
00:24:11your mentality,
00:24:13you can't beat him.
00:24:14You're the push.
00:24:15Are you dead hard enough?
00:24:17This is the biggest mountain
00:24:17you've ever had to climb.
00:24:19Higher.
00:24:20I don't want to see
00:24:21that.
00:24:21Come on.
00:24:22I don't know what I'm thinking
00:24:25letting you run me
00:24:26into the ground.
00:24:27What, do you think
00:24:28I'm not good enough?
00:24:28Oh, no, no, no, no.
00:24:29You're better than good enough.
00:24:30What's holding you back?
00:24:31Nothing's holding you back.
00:24:32I'm giving you everything.
00:24:34Why is it so...
00:24:35I am afraid, okay?
00:24:36Is that what you want to hear?
00:24:38I'm afraid of letting people down.
00:24:40Everyone who's believed in me,
00:24:42I'm afraid of seeing
00:24:43that disappointment
00:24:43on my wife's face again.
00:24:45I'm afraid of seeing tears
00:24:47stream down my son's face.
00:24:48Do you understand that?
00:24:50Sammy,
00:24:50you're at your best
00:24:52when people are doubting you,
00:24:54okay?
00:24:55So let's find that hunger
00:24:56and let's prove them wrong.
00:25:02Find that fire again.
00:25:04Bring it out.
00:25:05Just like this.
00:25:06Find it.
00:25:06That's the one.
00:25:08Now we're fighting the fire.
00:25:09That's what we're talking about.
00:25:11Sammy,
00:25:11stop it.
00:25:12Fire!
00:25:15Toss.
00:25:16Sammy.
00:25:17Woof.
00:25:20Okay.
00:25:21Sammy Zane,
00:25:22ready for the impossible task
00:25:24of knocking off Guthrie.
00:25:25You're at your best
00:25:27when people are doubting you.
00:25:30Sammy's ready to be a champion.
00:25:34Goffin' dragging the carcass
00:25:35of Chad Gable.
00:25:38This is unbecoming of Guthrie.
00:25:43It's not a game's over!
00:25:48You don't believe you can beat me.
00:25:50You can beat me.
00:25:52Find that hunger.
00:25:53A defiant Sammy Zane!
00:25:58Who's
00:25:58better
00:25:59go?
00:26:00No!
00:26:19There you are.
00:26:22Bravo.
00:26:22Bravo.
00:26:23Bravo.
00:26:25You having fun?
00:26:27How are you, Susan?
00:26:27tonight's the night
00:26:36okay baba
00:26:38I can do it
00:26:42okay
00:26:45my song is gonna play soon
00:26:50okay
00:26:50can you keep him back here tonight
00:26:55I just don't want him to
00:26:56I just don't want him to see this
00:26:58okay
00:26:59okay you watch it on TV okay
00:27:02okay I'm gonna see you down there
00:27:04bye
00:27:06it's time
00:27:14you ready
00:27:16let's go do this
00:27:18alright
00:27:19no no no
00:27:21tonight
00:27:22I want you out there by yourself
00:27:25serious after all that training
00:27:29you're not coming down
00:27:30you got this on your own
00:27:33you always did
00:27:36but hey
00:27:40don't forget
00:27:42you owe me a favor
00:27:44go do this
00:27:57go do this
00:28:03go do this
00:28:06Go do it! Go!
00:28:36Go! Go!
00:28:54The following contest is scheduled for one fall and it is for the Intercontinental Championship!
00:29:03Introducing first, from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, weighing in at 212 pounds, Sami Zayn!
00:29:15Corey, the last time Sami Zayn was such a massive underdog in a matchup was a year ago, February,
00:29:22in his hometown of Montreal, when he took on Roman Reigns for the Undisputed Championship and he almost pulled things off that night!
00:29:30We know when almost counts, Cole! Horseshoes, hand grenades, not at WrestleMania, not for the Intercontinental Championship, and certainly not against the Ring Generals!
00:29:42It's German, Corey!
00:29:46I wish he would have chopped the features off your face a few weeks ago!
00:29:50I'm happy he didn't, but Sami Zayn knows he's staring that down tonight!
00:29:56But after Chad Gable, his family, and Kevin Owens, he's ready to run to a brick wall!
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00:30:30At the Prime Hydration Station, right here at ringside, and it is about to go down!
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00:30:45Shout out to Prime!
00:30:47Absolutely delightful!
00:30:51Oh, no!
00:30:55Oh, yes!
00:30:56Oh, no!
00:30:57Oh, no!
00:31:01Oh, yes!
00:31:02Oh, yes!
00:31:05Yeah!
00:31:06Oh, no!
00:31:07Oh, no!
00:31:08Oh, no!
00:31:10Oh!
00:31:11Oh, no!
00:31:12Oh, no!
00:31:14And his opponent representing IMPEDION!
00:31:19He is the Intercontinental Champion!
00:31:24Godding Jimena!
00:31:28Gunther!
00:31:33They are about to enjoy this matchup in Cologne, Germany as well.
00:31:38Live right now.
00:31:41Of course, supporting Gunther.
00:31:44We will be in Germany August 31st for the big bash in Berlin.
00:31:51Kaiser from Germany.
00:31:54This man from Austria.
00:31:58His presence is intimidating.
00:32:03The aura is palpable.
00:32:09Gunther and Sami Zayn mentioning yesterday
00:32:12at the WrestleMania kickoff event that they both had their first matches
00:32:16in the United States here in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
00:32:21Of course, that is where the fictional Rocky character is from.
00:32:25And if you think about it, Corey, this is Rocky IV.
00:32:29I mean, yeah, I suppose Gunther bears a striking resemblance to Ivan Drago,
00:32:34but Sami Zayn ate the Italian Stallion.
00:32:37This is not a movie.
00:32:39This is reality.
00:32:40And Sami Zayn is in the ring with perhaps the greatest professional wrestler in the world right now.
00:32:47666 days as Intercontinental Champion.
00:32:52The longest reign ever.
00:32:53It was June 10th, 2022 that Gunther knocked off Ricochet to win the championship
00:32:59that has been held by dozens of WWE Hall of Famers over the years.
00:33:03Perhaps no one as dominant as Gunther.
00:33:05And if you want to dig into the Rocky theory, Sami Zayn fights great.
00:33:11Gunther is a great fighter.
00:33:14And Gunther looking to overpower Sami Zayn.
00:33:17So let's talk about this match.
00:33:19Pat, if you're Zayn, what do you got to do to knock Gunther off?
00:33:21Well, you got to survive.
00:33:23I think that's what Sami Zayn is going to have to do.
00:33:25Because Gunther brutalizes folks.
00:33:28And Sami now, we're going to get into a chop fest with Gunther.
00:33:31Not sure how bright that is.
00:33:33Ducks out of harm's way.
00:33:34And if you're Sami Corey, you just need to hang around, right?
00:33:37Listen, Sami is no stranger to this game.
00:33:39Sami has been in high-stakes environments many, many times.
00:33:43And Sami defies odds for a living.
00:33:46Sami needs to bring to the dance.
00:33:48A stick with what brought him to the dance against the ring general tonight.
00:33:51Yeah, the main event at WrestleMania last year.
00:33:53The tag team championship match with Kevin Owens.
00:33:55Oh my!
00:33:56German suplex!
00:33:57I was thinking there was a chance maybe he catches a lucky, you know, shot on him.
00:34:01The ring general's button and knocks him down.
00:34:03But we've never seen Gunther have that type of problem.
00:34:07This is going to be a long one.
00:34:09It may be possible, but it is always highly unlikely.
00:34:13My God, the searing pain of a Gunther chop just pulsating through Sami Zayn's body right now.
00:34:20Sami's eyes doubling back into his head after that chop by Gunther.
00:34:24The eighth WrestleMania for Sami Zayn as you take another look at the boot collapsing the face of Zayn and then slammed to the mat by Gunther last year.
00:34:33Gunther took out Drew McIntyre and Sheamus at WrestleMania in one of the most physical battles we've ever witnessed.
00:34:41One of the best matches that take place all year last year.
00:34:45No doubt about that.
00:34:46But tonight, Gunther's not about match of the night.
00:34:49He's not about accolades.
00:34:50Gunther is about dominance.
00:34:51About creating a legacy in WWE.
00:34:54Well, he wants to send a little message to Sami as well.
00:34:58And anybody that wants to challenge this record reign of Gunther.
00:35:02Gunther's gotten a little bit more wide over the last few weeks though.
00:35:06The tackle Jack Gable trying to play some mental games with Sami.
00:35:10And he realizes, Gunther does, that he's got to get in the head of the veteran Sami Zayn.
00:35:14He's trying to fight back and stay in this.
00:35:16That uppercut will drive Sami to the court.
00:35:19Big clothesline.
00:35:21Got Zayn right across the lips.
00:35:26Ooh, goodness.
00:35:29And Gunther's not done there.
00:35:32This is the 29th time in the history of WrestleMania that the Intercontinental Championships been defended.
00:35:40This is what the ring gunner all does.
00:35:43Beat you up.
00:35:44Want me to stop this man?
00:35:45Brutal shots.
00:35:47Brutal holds.
00:35:48And enjoys every moment of it.
00:35:51And his chest marked up already and he's smiling about it.
00:35:54Here's Gunther.
00:35:55Had him on the show the other day.
00:35:59He talked about how Sami Zayn did.
00:36:02Another huge shot across Sami's back.
00:36:05Sami Zayn did 10 push-ups with Chad Gable.
00:36:07He thinks that's going to help him?
00:36:08I don't think so.
00:36:09Chad Gable has tried to play mental games with Sami as well.
00:36:14Convince Sami that you can win.
00:36:17I've known Sami a lot of years.
00:36:19And that's the wife of Sami Zayn.
00:36:24He's looking out in support of Sami Zayn.
00:36:28And again, I've known Sami for years and years and years.
00:36:31We were discussing earlier today.
00:36:32We met each other in 2006.
00:36:34We've traveled to Independence together.
00:36:35I have never seen Sami doubt himself to the degree he has recently regarding Gunther.
00:36:41Well, a lot of that had to do with the fact that he lost in Montreal to Roman Reigns in front of Khadija.
00:36:46And of course his son, Rami Jr.
00:36:47And that's stuck in Sami's brain for over a year now.
00:36:51And he doesn't want that to happen again.
00:36:52He doesn't want his family to think of him as a failure on these big stages.
00:36:56And that's what's been bugging Sami.
00:36:58WrestleMania is not the stage to work out your inner turmoil.
00:37:06There we go. Khadija's fired up now.
00:37:09Sami's starting to make things happen.
00:37:10I'm guessing if you're Sami Zayn, perhaps your best strategy could be to try to push the pace.
00:37:16Try to use your speed to gain some kind of advantage on Gunther.
00:37:20Gunther doesn't like to be rushed.
00:37:22He likes to take his time and savor his opponent's suffering.
00:37:25Yeah, slow, meticulous face.
00:37:27Oh, my goodness!
00:37:29And Sami, very defiant, still on his feet.
00:37:33Oh, my God.
00:37:35Oh, Sami just firing rights and lefts.
00:37:39We are witnessing a fight.
00:37:41Yeah, I don't think Gunther was expecting this out of Sami Zayn.
00:37:44Gunther covering up, trying to force space.
00:37:47Sami kicked him in the wrist.
00:37:49Oh!
00:37:50Half and half suplex.
00:37:52Gunther's in trouble.
00:37:53The champion in the corner.
00:37:56Another!
00:37:59Oh, and he runs into a close line by the champ.
00:38:03Cover to retain.
00:38:04Sami at two.
00:38:05And if that doesn't break Sami Zayn's spirit, nothing will.
00:38:09Delivering two brutal sort of suplexes.
00:38:12Only to have Gunther eat him, smile, and lariat your head off.
00:38:18That can't feel good for the challenge.
00:38:20But Corey, I said this earlier.
00:38:21For Sami Zayn, he has to just hang around.
00:38:24He has to just hang around enough to be able to catch Gunther one time.
00:38:28Not just hang around.
00:38:29I just made eye contact with that man.
00:38:31He knows what's at stake here.
00:38:32He knows who he is.
00:38:33There was a lot of talk about doubt.
00:38:35He knows he's a champion.
00:38:37I don't think it's as simple as just hanging around, guys.
00:38:39I truly don't.
00:38:40I think that as much punishment as Sami can and has absorbed,
00:38:44Gunther is going to find the limit.
00:38:47It may take all night.
00:38:48We could be here halfway into WrestleMania Sunday.
00:38:51Still watching Gunther beat the hell out of Sami.
00:38:53Well, I think Sami's just pissing him off is what he's doing now.
00:38:55Oh, yeah.
00:38:56Gunther trying to...
00:38:59Look Sami up.
00:39:00Sami though.
00:39:01Couple of chops.
00:39:02Hanging on.
00:39:03Driving Gunther back to the ropes.
00:39:05I don't think Gunther is expecting this type of fight out of Sami Zayn.
00:39:08Sami now.
00:39:09Tornado DDT.
00:39:10Dropped the champ on his head.
00:39:11Sami's got a chance.
00:39:13Here's his opportunity, Corey.
00:39:16Sami Zayn thinking about a halluva kick.
00:39:20He's got Gunther in position.
00:39:22Across the ring.
00:39:23Gunther though catches him in a sleeper.
00:39:25He's caught him with that left arm.
00:39:27Sami slinging him away.
00:39:30The champ misses wildly again.
00:39:32Went for the blue thunder bomb and Gunther able to counter.
00:39:39Sami.
00:39:40Ross faces.
00:39:41I never thought I'd see Sami Zayn punishing Gunther like this,
00:39:44but he's been doing that again.
00:39:46Oh, wow.
00:39:47Now in the middle of the ring.
00:39:48Went for the blue thunder.
00:39:49Didn't work.
00:39:50Gunther locked it in.
00:39:51It may be over soon.
00:39:52They are in the dead center of the ring.
00:39:54There is no way Sami can reach a rope to force a break.
00:39:57That's deep too.
00:39:58That is deep.
00:40:00Sami trying to hang in.
00:40:02Trying to hang in there.
00:40:04Sami's fading.
00:40:05Yeah, Gunther's got it locked in good.
00:40:07Sami talked about his boy crying.
00:40:10Could you imagine him getting choked out in Philly?
00:40:13Sami trying to somehow make it to the ropes.
00:40:20Somehow force a break.
00:40:22Can he hang in there?
00:40:25I was a doubter.
00:40:26I didn't think Sami Zayn had a chance in hell in this match tonight.
00:40:30But he's hanging in there.
00:40:31Can he make it to the rope and force a break by the Intercontinental Champion?
00:40:35Scaring Gunther like a backpack right now.
00:40:38Can he get to the rope?
00:40:40Fingertips away.
00:40:41Almost there.
00:40:42Sami's got to reach out and try to grab the rope.
00:40:44Gunther's not going to allow it to happen.
00:40:46And a German suplex by the Champion.
00:40:50This is what makes Gunther so unstoppable.
00:40:53And you know, Pat talked about looking at Sami's eyes moments ago.
00:40:56I just looked at the champ's eyes right now.
00:40:58Almost a look of frustration on Gunther's face that he didn't put Sami away with a sleeper hold.
00:41:02Gunther is a master of turning his frustration into anger.
00:41:06Oh, an exploder to the corner.
00:41:08Didn't quite get all of it, but it may be enough.
00:41:11Sami looking for the haluba kick.
00:41:13Gunther back to his feet.
00:41:15Here comes Zayn.
00:41:16Oh, it is.
00:41:17Tyrannosaurus drop kick.
00:41:20And this one is as good as over.
00:41:24Just like that stacks up Sami Zayn.
00:41:27Who kicks now?
00:41:28How?
00:41:36Gunther has to be wondering.
00:41:40How in the hell does Sami Zayn continue after that?
00:41:45That's exactly what the Intercontinental Champion is asking himself and so is much of the WWE Universe after that epic power bomb.
00:41:53And this one's still going.
00:41:55And I think, Corey, that Gunther knew he was going to get some sort of fight like this out of Sami Zayn.
00:42:00That's why he played those mind games, the psychological warfare, the beat down for weeks.
00:42:05I completely agree with you.
00:42:06Gunther knew he was in for a fight.
00:42:08Sami Zayn was in the main event of WrestleMania Saturday one year ago.
00:42:12Oh, God!
00:42:14Oh, God!
00:42:15Goodness.
00:42:16Paintbrush kick from Gunther to the face of Zayn, who collapses.
00:42:20And now the smile on the face of the champ as he glances down at Sami's wife.
00:42:25That was a hell of a kick from...
00:42:27A ring gunner off.
00:42:29A little attack!
00:42:30A little attack!
00:42:31Out of nowhere!
00:42:32Sami's got a chance!
00:42:33Here's the cover for the win!
00:42:35Got it now!
00:42:36Gunther kicked it too!
00:42:38That was it.
00:42:40That was the Hail Mary.
00:42:43That was the best shot Sami Zayn has or ever will have of knocking off Gunther and didn't get it done.
00:42:51I 100% agree.
00:42:53That was Sami's opportunity, Sami's moment.
00:42:56And dammit, Corey, he knows it.
00:42:58Sami Zayn knew he had the chance on the ropes, but he can't give up.
00:43:02He's got to stay in.
00:43:03He's got to keep the mindset.
00:43:05He's going to try for another haluba kick here.
00:43:07The champion's slow to get up and he could be plotting!
00:43:12Oh!
00:43:13And a close line!
00:43:16And Gunther's had enough.
00:43:17I'm done with playing game, Sami Zayn!
00:43:20Oh my!
00:43:21Oh my!
00:43:22Look at this!
00:43:24And another cover to retain the championship!
00:43:29And Zayn got the shoulder up!
00:43:31Referee Eddie Rango was right there on the count.
00:43:36Sami survived!
00:43:37And the look on the ring general's face right now is one of disbelief!
00:43:42Two thunderous powerbombs to the challenger!
00:43:46And Sami Zayn beats the count of three!
00:43:50Sami's wife could not believe that Sami somehow survived!
00:43:57I love that from Sami's wife!
00:43:59Mocking the wife of Sami Zayn!
00:44:00Yeah, and then she told Guther it's over for you!
00:44:01That's your best shot!
00:44:02My husband's got it!
00:44:03Answer them!
00:44:04We can all dream, can't we?
00:44:05Because Sami Zayn doesn't look like the kind of man who's going to take down the Intercontinental Champion tonight!
00:44:12One!
00:44:13One!
00:44:14One!
00:44:15Two!
00:44:16One!
00:44:17One!
00:44:18One!
00:44:19Two!
00:44:20One!
00:44:21One!
00:44:22One!
00:44:23One!
00:44:24One!
00:44:25One!
00:44:26One!
00:44:27Two!
00:44:28One!
00:44:29is just switched
00:44:32into destruction mode.
00:44:36He wants to destroy Sammy
00:44:38in front of his family.
00:44:41Punish him. Torture him.
00:44:44At least Sammy's family's in town
00:44:45if he's got to spend the next couple weeks in the hospital.
00:44:48Courtesy of the ring general.
00:44:49Thank you for the silver lining, Corey.
00:44:52The official checking
00:44:54on Sammy Zang.
00:44:55You know me, ever the optimist. Sammy trying to fight
00:44:58back to his feet.
00:44:59Gunther on the clothesline again.
00:45:01Just stay down, Sammy. You're not going to do it.
00:45:04Sammy's head bouncing
00:45:06off the mat.
00:45:08The official again.
00:45:10Letty Orenko checking on Sammy Zang
00:45:12here. Gunther has been
00:45:14destroying this man.
00:45:15Come on.
00:45:19What are you going to do?
00:45:22Can I help him up?
00:45:24I don't like this out.
00:45:26I don't. As big of a fan as I am.
00:45:27Come on, Sammy. Let's go. Get up.
00:45:29Gunther. This is uncalled for.
00:45:31We're our most dominant
00:45:32intercontinental champion of all time.
00:45:34He's dreaming for Sammy to get back to his feet.
00:45:36Sammy can't even stand.
00:45:37Gunther again.
00:45:38Oh, what a power bomb.
00:45:40And at some point, the official's got to think about this thing.
00:45:45Eddie needs to stop this now.
00:45:46This is...
00:45:47Well, he has every right to.
00:45:50Sammy can't even protect himself right now.
00:45:53Eddie, I don't care what Sammy's telling you.
00:45:55If he can't go, call the damn match off.
00:45:59His family's here, Eddie.
00:46:08It's getting a bit uncomfortable.
00:46:09It's Gunther now.
00:46:10Goes to the top rope.
00:46:11Big smash to Sammy Zang.
00:46:14And now Gunther's just having some fun.
00:46:16Gunther didn't even attempt to cover.
00:46:19Gunther.
00:46:21This is sick.
00:46:22And again, gonna go up to the top rope.
00:46:26He's looking at this as a...
00:46:27A highlight pattern.
00:46:29Oh, he's defenseless, Sammy Zang is.
00:46:30He can't even defend himself.
00:46:32I got a couple splashes at WrestleMania.
00:46:34Another splash to Sammy.
00:46:36Dude, they're toying with Sammy Zang.
00:46:42It's supposed to be the ring gun.
00:46:43A little coos.
00:46:48Smiling at Sammy's family.
00:46:51Sammy Zang is getting killed in there.
00:46:53See, Gunther's saying, why do you throw in the towel?
00:46:56Gunther's saying, why do you throw in the towel?
00:46:58I'll tell you why not.
00:46:59You see what's happening?
00:47:00In the middle of this ring right now.
00:47:02Sammy trying to fight back.
00:47:03Sammy trying to fire up.
00:47:05Sammy trying to stay in this.
00:47:06Gunther can't believe it.
00:47:09Gunther going up to the top rope.
00:47:11Sammy with a hello attack.
00:47:13Sammy Zang now.
00:47:18Hooking Gunther.
00:47:20Attempted is rocked on the turnbuckle.
00:47:22Sammy Zang.
00:47:26Brain buster.
00:47:31Sammy Zang with a brain buster.
00:47:36Sammy reached deep into his bag of tricks for that one.
00:47:40And the ring general is rocked.
00:47:42Sammy Zang trying to make it to his feet.
00:47:45Gunther's in trouble.
00:47:46Hallouba kept by Sammy.
00:47:49Gunther collapses in the corner.
00:47:51Ladies and gentlemen, do you believe in miracles?
00:48:03Hurry, Sammy.
00:48:05The cover.
00:48:06Yes.
00:48:08Sammy Zang did it.
00:48:10Here is your winner and the new Intercontinental Champion, Sammy Zang.
00:48:22You can hear the emotion in Samantha Irvin's voice.
00:48:26The 666-day reign is over.
00:48:40Sammy Zang.
00:48:43May I dare say, one of the biggest upsets of the last decade.
00:48:50Decade.
00:48:52Take it out.
00:48:55Gunther.
00:48:56Everybody thought he was out.
00:48:59He finds energy.
00:49:02Hallouba kicked to Gunther.
00:49:04Brain buster.
00:49:05Gunther to Gunther.
00:49:08Which leads to one final boot to our Intercontinental Champion's mouth.
00:49:15And now, the most dominant reign is over.
00:49:20In the Sammy Zang era begins.
00:49:25Sammy Zang has exorcised his demons.
00:49:29Sammy Zang proved he could do it.
00:49:35The underdog has won the big one.
00:49:43It's amazing.
00:49:48That's a great team right there.
00:49:50With a full time in his career.
00:49:53Sammy Zang's been Intercontinental Champion.
00:49:55But I guarantee you, this is the sweetest victory ever.
00:50:25I'm here.
00:50:34Set it up right.
00:50:34Get you all high.
00:50:35Yes, I am the vibe in the car.
00:50:36I'd like to be right now.
00:50:38I might just let it all hang out.
00:50:40I need to celebrate out loud.
00:50:42Come on, let me show you I'm here.
00:50:44Come on now.
00:50:45Go on and get up.
00:50:46Get up.
00:50:47Come on now.
00:50:49Go on and get up.
00:50:50Get up.
00:50:51Come on now.
00:50:52Go on and get up.
00:50:53Get up here.
00:50:54I'm gonna go all night.
00:50:56Get up here.
00:50:57Never gonna tell me now.
00:50:59No, no.
00:51:00Get up here.
00:51:01I'll be the life of the body.
00:51:02Yeah, that's my plan.
00:51:13Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Wrestlemania.
00:51:17I think what makes Wrestlemania so special is all of the people coming together from all
00:51:26around the world.
00:51:27Wrestlemania is Wrestlemania.
00:51:33There is no show like what we do.
00:51:50You can't compare anything to Wrestlemania.
00:52:03Man, I can only just, like, wish people could experience what I get to experience out here.
00:52:08It's just the biggest spectacle of all time.
00:52:15There's fireworks.
00:52:16There's thousands and thousands of people there.
00:52:19We've got new champions being crowned.
00:52:27And the new!
00:52:30Big moments.
00:52:32Rollins with the heist of the century.
00:52:35The irresistible force beating the immovable object.
00:52:39The Austin era has begun.
00:52:4321 and 0.
00:52:45Everything happens at Wrestlemania.
00:52:48History has been made!
00:52:50It's a legacy you create there.
00:52:52And everyone around the world sees it.
00:53:06There's an all-around Wrestlemania season.
00:53:09It's like a big party.
00:53:10Whatever town we're in, it's a major takeover.
00:53:15I love the passion that Minya brings.
00:53:31When you get to be there and you feel that energy, you get to be that kid again.
00:53:35It always just puts everything into perspective.
00:53:43What we do and the magnitude of what we do.
00:53:46When you look out into that crowd and you see the smiles, you see the reactions, and you feel it.
00:53:52You hear it.
00:53:53It's literally energy in the air that is felt.
00:53:57And there is no other experience like it.
00:54:19I feel like it's special for all of us.
00:54:34It's like nothing else.
00:54:49With Xfinity, because it's only live once.
00:54:55And it's now time for the Piero Patistrator, brought to you by Xfinity.
00:54:59Stream Sports from the best seat of the house with Xfinity.
00:55:02Hell yeah to Xfinity, and earlier today, Dirty Dom tried to do something dirty by grabbing a chair.
00:55:07But wait a minute, what is that?
00:55:09Oh, a luchador hops in and grabs the chair to save the day so Rey Mysterio doesn't eat a little metal.
00:55:16Then what happens?
00:55:17Oh, another luchador comes in with a mask.
00:55:19The ref obviously distracted, can't be stopped.
00:55:23And the gene, boys, tossed Dirty Dom back in the room.
00:55:27But if you look a little bit closer, what do you see there?
00:55:29Oh, wait a minute.
00:55:31Those aren't luchadors.
00:55:32Those are former and current Philadelphia Eagles players who wanted to come save the day.
00:55:38They pick up the big win with Rey Mysterio and the boys.
00:55:42They take off their shirts.
00:55:43There's some milkmeat around.
00:55:45And the Philadelphia Eagles embrace their city.
00:55:49And then Jason Kelsey puts on a flex display that the world will remember for all of time.
00:55:58Shout to Xfinity.
00:55:59Shout to the greatest center of all time with the greatest flex of all time.
00:56:02It is WrestleMania, the grandest stage of them all.
00:56:08And we are jam-packed tonight at The Link.
00:56:12All the stars are out.
00:56:14Everybody's here.
00:56:15Legitimately, everybody is here.
00:56:17I mentioned the solar eclipse is tomorrow.
00:56:18It's actually on Monday.
00:56:20It doesn't matter because it's still cold here tonight.
00:56:22It's 50, 45 with a windchill.
00:56:24North winds at 14 miles per hour.
00:56:27So, yeah, it's a bit chilly to share, but it's an honor to be here.
00:56:32Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the general manager of SmackDown, Nick Aldis, and the general manager of Raw, Adam Pearce.
00:56:43Big pop, big pop.
00:56:44Ladies and gentlemen, we wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you from wherever you are around the world for being with us here tonight at The Link.
00:56:57And the millions watching around the world for helping to make this the biggest WrestleMania of all time.
00:57:06And AP, we've only just begun.
00:57:10You got that right, Nick.
00:57:12All night long, you have given us your passion, and you have given us your energy.
00:57:17And as we prepare for the biggest tag team match of all time, we're asking for just a little bit more.
00:57:26From the bottom of our hearts, on behalf of everyone at WWE, to the 72,543 beautiful souls that filled each and every one of these seats.
00:57:40All we can say is thank you.
00:57:44Another man might be seen.
00:57:48Kissing me right so I can be here.
00:57:50Guys, we've still got tomorrow night to go.
00:57:53Don't forget about Monday.
00:57:56You got to remind me.
00:57:5872,543 people here for night one of WrestleMania.
00:58:04Among those, some big celebrities.
00:58:06There's your pal, McAfee, the guy that helped you cheat to a WrestleMania victory, George Kittle of the 49ers.
00:58:11And his handsome father as well.
00:58:13Oh, Vanessa Hudgens, big fan of the bloodline.
00:58:17My guy, Kohler, better half, is here to support the bloodline.
00:58:22Wale is here.
00:58:25And you guys are making fun of my hat.
00:58:27I think Foxy's hiding behind a fear.
00:58:29Foxy needs to relax because 2 Chainz is in front of him, as is Drewski, one of the most hilarious humans on Earth.
00:58:38Alongside Michael Rubin, founder of Fanatics, and a man right next to him who is the boss.
00:58:43Sorry, guys.
00:58:45We have the best seat in the house.
00:58:47Michael Cole, Corey Graves, Pat McAfee.
00:58:49And tomorrow, the return of the Slammy Awards.
00:58:52It takes place at 10.30 Eastern time.
00:58:54All WWE social media channels.
00:58:57And coming up tonight, immediately following WrestleMania, it is the WrestleMania press conference.
00:59:02You can see that on Peacock.
00:59:03And again, on all WWE social media channels.
00:59:08Those superstars there, among those who will be involved.
00:59:12But let's talk about WrestleMania Sunday, tomorrow, in Philadelphia.
00:59:15And of course, the World W.A. Championship match, Drew McIntyre says Seth Rollins is playing himself thin.
00:59:22Can Drew win the title?
00:59:24We find out tomorrow night.
00:59:26And we are in a city that knows a thing or two about getting crazy, having a street fight.
00:59:31It's a six-man Philadelphia street fight as Bobby Lashley and the Street Profits battle the final testament.
00:59:38And also tomorrow night, it's L.A. night.
00:59:40Yeah.
00:59:41And A.J. Styles, one-on-one in what has been called the biggest match.
00:59:45In the career of L.A. night.
00:59:47And the story was fighting the other day.
00:59:49The United States title is on the line.
00:59:52As the Maverick, Logan Paul, defends against not only the prize fighter, Kevin Owens, but the Viper, Randy Orton.
01:00:00And it's the WWE Women's Championship match.
01:00:03The Royal Rumble winner, Baylor, against her former damage control colleague, the champion, EO Sky.
01:00:10And what happens in a matter of moments will directly affect the rules in this one.
01:00:16Can Cody Rhodes finish the story and dethrone Roman Reigns?
01:00:20Will Roman once again turn away the challenge of the American Nightmare?
01:00:25Will it be bloodline free?
01:00:27Or will it be bloodline rules?
01:00:29Well, we are going to find out because coming up next, it is the main event of WrestleMania Saturday.
01:00:34It is the biggest tag team match in the history of WrestleMania.
01:00:37It's the American Nightmare.
01:00:39Cody Rhodes and Seth Freakin' Rollins against Roman Reigns and The Rock.
01:00:45Whether you like it or you don't like it, it doesn't matter what you think.
01:01:03This is the most powerful family in professional wrestling.
01:01:09The Rock, the universal champion, Roman Reigns,
01:01:12in the biggest main event in the history of WrestleMania.
01:01:17Bound by blood.
01:01:21Hold on. Hold on.
01:01:24This right here is bullshit.
01:01:32You're out here dictating WrestleMania 40.
01:01:36It is not your right to determine the main event.
01:01:39It is mine.
01:01:40I won the Royal Rumble.
01:01:42We won the Royal Rumble.
01:01:44We won the Royal Rumble.
01:01:46We won the Royal Rumble.
01:01:47At WrestleMania 40, I choose you, Roman Reigns.
01:01:53This is a done deal.
01:01:55You're irrelevant, just like your dad.
01:01:59If your grandfather was here, his grandfather was here,
01:02:05they'd be ashamed of you.
01:02:08Cody, he's not fit for these shoes.
01:02:20He's lucky to be here.
01:02:22We can't have you trying to take me off the top because I'm number one forever.
01:02:33I'm the only guy that didn't have to go to Hollywood.
01:02:36Hollywood came to me.
01:02:37Roman Reigns, I acknowledge you as my tribal chief.
01:02:43This is family.
01:02:46The Rock is a member of the bloodline.
01:02:53Acknowledge us.
01:02:54Cody, you do not have to fight this battle alone.
01:03:04There are some things bigger than us, and taking down the bloodline is the biggest thing that we can do.
01:03:19Together, we are going to burn it down.
01:03:25You think this is all here because of you, right?
01:03:29Put your money where your mouth is.
01:03:33If you beat us, then on night two, your championship match, Cody Rhodes, will be free of the bloodline.
01:03:40When you don't win, it's bloodline rules.
01:03:44Anything goes.
01:03:45Will you shut the hell up?
01:03:48The future of the industry is on the line.
01:03:51Free and exit.
01:03:55The Rock will do everything in his power to make sure that you don't win.
01:03:59Rock, how can you be so sure of yourself?
01:04:03April 6th, the bell is going to ring.
01:04:07Are you going to have all that big Dwayne energy, or is it just going to be LDS?
01:04:11Little Dick Syndrome.
01:04:15Peace.
01:04:18Feel the pressure release.
01:04:20Still no relief.
01:04:22That's the nature of the beast.
01:04:24So we flip in the mode.
01:04:26We're bigger than issues of old.
01:04:27This is our mountain.
01:04:29We run this business.
01:04:31Can't you a fork in the road?
01:04:32It's time.
01:04:33That'd be the path of the great.
01:04:35We cut the head off the snake.
01:04:38I could feel the winds of change, yeah, yeah.
01:04:40Blow it on the flames, yeah.
01:04:42You think you're tough?
01:04:43You think you could go two on two with the greatest pairing in the history of sports and entertainment?
01:04:49Because I ain't never scared to fail.
01:04:51For me, it's harder not to try.
01:04:53What will April 7th look like?
01:04:54I can't do it alone.
01:04:55This is Evolve or Die, defeating the final boss, defeating the tribal chief at Wrestlemania.
01:05:03This one right here, this one is for y'all.
01:05:06The biggest tag team match in the history of Wrestlemania.
01:05:13Can I get a witness?
01:05:15Can I get a witness?
01:05:16Can I get a witness?
01:05:17Can I get a witness?
01:05:18Can I get a witness?
01:05:20Can I get a witness?
01:05:22Somebody?
01:05:23Can I get a witness?
01:05:24Anybody?
01:05:25Can I get a witness?
01:05:26It's just a match!
01:05:28No, no, no, no, no, no.
01:05:33Sing along with The Rock is over.
01:05:44Cody, The Rock doesn't want to talk to you right now, but The Rock wants to talk to one
01:05:48person, and that's your mama, Mama Rhodes.
01:05:51You want your son to hand you that Universal Championship, but that ain't gonna happen.
01:05:57You are gonna get a belt, but you're gonna get The Rock's belt, full of your son's blood.
01:06:03This is what happens when you f*** with the final boss!
01:06:09Cody, Seth, The Rock, and Roman Reigns will end your story magically.
01:06:16Cody, Seth, The Rock, and Roman Reigns will end your story again.
01:06:46Cody, The Rock, and Roman Reigns can
01:07:16I'm dead
01:07:18I'm on your heart
01:07:21I don't resemble me
01:07:24I'm dead
01:07:26To cook it all away
01:07:28I give it all away
01:07:30You took my freedom
01:07:32Didn't change again
01:07:34A bad man to pay
01:07:36I built my kingdom
01:07:38Now you move to me
01:07:41My dreams are not my game
01:07:44You'll follow me
01:07:46Until the end
01:07:48I am my kingdom
01:07:50Lights go down, ready now
01:07:52Standing proof up for the town
01:07:56Gonna give a one
01:07:58I can't see
01:08:02Hear the crowd on the show
01:08:04Ready for me
01:08:06To start the show
01:08:08After cutting lights
01:08:10Go up, oh
01:08:12Go up, oh
01:08:14Go up, oh
01:08:16Go up, oh
01:08:18Go up, oh
01:08:20Go up, oh
01:08:22Go up, oh
01:08:24Go up, oh
01:08:26You took it all away
01:08:28I give it all away
01:08:30You take my freedom
01:08:32Didn't change again
01:08:34Never made a thing
01:08:36I built my kingdom
01:08:38Now you move to me
01:08:40that is cody rhodes mother michelle here at ringside tonight to watch her her son of a main event
01:08:49and cody is has his tradition given his well weight belt this time to that man his father-in-law
01:09:04brandy's father otis reed who fought through chemo and radiation treatment to be here tonight
01:09:13to witness this event an inspirational story that cody rhodes hooks the feet off of here tonight
01:09:25this fight has been insanely personal
01:09:29and cody rhodes has the biggest weekend of his life and tonight i think he's in for the biggest
01:09:38fight of his life
01:09:39burning down
01:09:44burning down
01:10:12and
01:10:19and
01:10:23and
01:10:25in London it is 3 0 7 in the morning and they're all singing
01:10:55Seth Rollins song
01:11:25see his hat's on his shoulder there
01:11:30for Seth freaking Rollins
01:11:34that's a hat
01:11:37I believe
01:11:38I'd say you're mistaken
01:11:40and our main event tonight is brought to you by American Home Shield
01:12:07be at one with your home systems and appliances
01:12:10don't worry
01:12:11be
01:12:11warrantied
01:12:13I don't think it's a hat
01:12:15maybe it is
01:12:17Corey
01:12:17I'm going to go no
01:12:19we're nowhere near the fashion
01:12:21God
01:12:22that Seth freaking Rollins is
01:12:24but here's another guy
01:12:26who just signed up for something
01:12:27that he didn't have to
01:12:28even though he has a championship on the line
01:12:30Rollins has never met a fight he didn't like
01:12:33particularly on the grandest stage of them all
01:12:37but for that man Cody Rhodes
01:12:40this match
01:12:41is a
01:12:43must
01:12:44win
01:12:44Cody and Seth don't win
01:12:49Cody faces Roman tomorrow night
01:12:50in the main event
01:12:51under bloodline rules
01:12:53which means
01:12:54anything goes
01:12:55ho ho ho ho
01:13:09what
01:13:16what
01:13:23is
01:13:26Great
01:13:32you
01:13:34you
01:13:34오늘도
01:13:36I
01:13:38you
01:13:39I
01:13:39I
01:13:41I
01:13:43I
01:13:43I
01:13:46I
01:13:47I
01:13:47I
01:13:48I
01:13:49I
01:13:50I
01:13:50I
01:13:51I
01:13:52I
01:13:52I
01:13:53I
01:13:53I
01:13:53I
01:13:53I
01:13:53Final boss.
01:14:04Engage.
01:14:09Is this man like rock is cooking?
01:14:23I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
01:16:55Holding the People's Championship, which was presented to him last night at the Hall
01:17:01of Fame induction ceremonies by the widow of Muhammad Ali, Lonnie.
01:17:06The Rock holding it high above his head as Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins look on at the man
01:17:13who now calls himself the final boss.
01:17:1772,543 people on their feet watching.
01:17:34Watching because they are absolutely, as I am myself, completely starstruck by the final
01:17:44boss.
01:17:45Look at the physical condition.
01:17:47Big physical condition.
01:17:4912 weeks training camp, flying wrestlers in, three a day, strict diet, all for this moment
01:18:01and look at him.
01:18:03The final boss is a specimen.
01:18:06Well, listen, let's not get ahead of ourselves.
01:18:08How could you not?
01:18:09It was eight years ago that Rock had his final match.
01:18:12That was at WrestleMania.
01:18:14He beat Eric Rowan in six seconds.
01:18:16The man hasn't had a true wrestling match in a decade.
01:18:20He beat a guy in six seconds?
01:18:22And we're holding that against him?
01:18:23He won in less than 10 seconds.
01:18:26He hasn't had a match.
01:18:27Okay, you know why?
01:18:29Because he's so damn good.
01:18:30That's why.
01:18:31He beat a guy in six seconds.
01:18:32Cool.
01:18:36Chill out.
01:18:38Well, I just look disrespectful to our final boss.
01:18:40Oh, wait a minute.
01:18:41Oh, wait a minute.
01:18:57Oh, wait a minute.
01:19:24Oh, wait a minute.
01:19:571,315 days as the undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns flanked by the brand new Hall of Famer, Paul Heyman, who was inducted last night.
01:20:15Roman Reigns sets a record tonight at WrestleMania.
01:20:20He ties Hulk Hogan.
01:20:25This being his eighth main event in WrestleMania history.
01:20:31And exactly like the final boss we just saw moments ago, the tribal chief perhaps in the best physical condition of his entire career.
01:20:46How does that happen this late in the game?
01:20:49Well, when you haven't wrestled a match since the Royal Rumble, and you can sit at home for two months, and you can diet, and you can work out, I'd get six-pack abs like that as well.
01:21:00I doubt it.
01:21:01Let me answer your question, Corey.
01:21:02It's because Roman Reigns is addicted to greatness.
01:21:06Yes, he's the GOAT.
01:21:08Yes, he's had the greatest run.
01:21:11But he's nowhere near done.
01:21:13He's still waking up as if he's sleeping on a twin-sized bed.
01:21:18He's in a penthouse in Miami, and he doesn't even realize it.
01:21:22That's why he is our tribal chief.
01:21:24It may be yours, but nonetheless, there is no doubt Roman Reigns is one of the greatest of all time.
01:21:31Glory is going by tribal chief.
01:21:34But Roman realizes what's at stake tonight.
01:21:37He teams with The Rock for the very first time in his career.
01:21:40His cousin.
01:21:42Roman would love to win this.
01:21:45Because if he doesn't, it's him and Cody.
01:21:48One-on-one.
01:21:49Nobody can get involved.
01:21:50And if there was no involvement at last year's WrestleMania, Cody would be the champion today.
01:21:55It's a rather popular conspiracy theory amongst the WWE universe.
01:21:59It may turn out to be true.
01:22:01I completely agree with you.
01:22:03The importance of this matchup for Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns both cannot be overstated.
01:22:10If you two can put your ones up, that'd be great.
01:22:13Please acknowledge our tribal chief.
01:22:18Goal.
01:22:20Goal.
01:22:22Goal.
01:22:24Acknowledge your tribal chief, please.
01:22:28He's the reason why you have that three-piece tux on.
01:22:32Looking like a maitre d.
01:22:35He's the reason we're here at the link.
01:22:37To be fair, Cole, between the tribal chief and the final boss, they're responsible.
01:22:40Probably about 70% of yours is my income.
01:22:43More than that, boys.
01:22:4580 to 90%.
01:22:47And that's why we acknowledge.
01:23:02Clean dap from Roman in the rock.
01:23:06Team chemistry good.
01:23:07The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall, and it will determine the stipulation of the main event of WrestleMania Sunday.
01:23:34Introducing first, from Atlanta, Georgia, weighing in at 222 pounds, he is the winner of the 2023 and 2024 men's Royal Rumble match,
01:23:55the American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes.
01:24:03And his tag team partner from Davenport, Iowa.
01:24:20Weighing in at 222.
01:24:21Weighing in at 225 pounds, he is the world's heavyweight champion, Seth freakin' Rollins!