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00:00Damien, I know you're about to head out there in just a moment for a massive tag team match.
00:04Tomorrow night, you also have a massive Fatal 4-Way match.
00:07You know, I was good with just getting my hands on Drew McIntyre.
00:10But now the idea that I can become a two-time United States champion, that sounds pretty...
00:16There he is.
00:17My man, I wish you all luck in the world.
00:19And anybody who gets in the way between me and my U.S. championship,
00:22the backlash will be swift and severe.
00:25It's me, it's you, it's Solo, it's Fatou, and what we gonna do?
00:28We're facing two of the baddest men in this entire roster.
00:32I'll make you a little deal.
00:33If you got my back, I got yours.
00:35Somebody hit my music.
00:37Yeah!
00:44The following tag team contest is scheduled for a one call.
00:49Fatal 4-Way for the United States Championship.
00:57Damien!
00:58Of SmackDown.
01:02Of course, tomorrow night, that Fatal 4-Way that we mentioned.
01:04It's championship tomorrow night at Backlash, however.
01:12Take a Fatou, Solo, Sukho, and Wade.
01:14Let's remind everyone.
01:15Another emphatic statement from the champ.
01:18But I think it's worth mentioning because it comes with...
01:21We talked about the potential for just this odd pairing in the Discord as to...
01:25...and Preece right off the bat.
01:27And Preece fights his way out of the potential.
01:29Knows how to use it.
01:30A guy that size, you often see people as long and range-y.
01:33Over 6'5".
01:34And now he's about to go old school.
01:38Old school cross-body tight-roping.
01:40It's for Fatou, but his own tag partner.
01:43L.A. Knight, if he got the dirt.
01:45Vasco, Solo.
01:46Off the steel steps.
01:50Oh!
01:51Just as Preece was engaged.
01:53But tomorrow, two of the four.
01:57And the Samoan drop.
01:58And that's not going to help tension.
01:59Fatou, especially as he watches two of his three opponents from last night.
02:04He's got an obsession with being the top.
02:06You know that running hip attack can do so much damage.
02:10Sokoa looks to get his running start, but instead, L.A. Knight win Vegas for the U.S. Championship.
02:20And now...
02:23Oh, Knight!
02:26Drops the elbow on Fatou.
02:29Land the BFT.
02:31But slams Fatou down.
02:33L.A. Knight!
02:36Oh, Preece!
02:38Victory was in his sight.
02:39Astounding powers of recovery.
02:43The pin here tonight is going to be ultimate.
02:46They argue back and forth, and as they do...
02:49So was indeed the legal man here.
02:52Oh, Knight!
02:53Gets out of the way of the spot.
02:55BFT!
02:56Three!
02:57Priest and Knight!
02:59Well, the match is over.
03:00No more teammates.
03:01Even more so.
03:03Two of his opponents tomorrow night.
03:05In neutral.
03:07He is...
03:07Oh!
03:08Oh!
03:09Just what we thought, we understood possible message sent.
03:18And we've only just begun.
03:20Fresh opponent waiting to strike.
03:23And it's back inside.
03:24Let's go, Cena!
03:26We can't see you!
03:27Oh!
03:28Bruh, Cena is in the house tonight, dawg.
03:31He could be talking about backlash, bruh.
03:33You know what I'm saying?
03:34It's on.
03:35Cena sucks, though.
03:37Oh!
03:38Bruh, my childhood hero, John Cena, said you never give up.
03:41Looks like you done threw in the towel.
03:46They'll go after the undisputed WWE Championship, and we will hear from John Cena, the champ.
03:52Drew, can you explain to us why you just laid out Jacob Fatoum?
03:55You want to know why?
03:55That was a message to the Samoan werewolf.
03:58I put a silver bullet in him.
04:01Well, Drew, there was outside interference.
04:02You know, I'm a details, guys.
04:04The devil is in the details.
04:06LA Knight shouldn't have been in that match in the first place.
04:08You know why?
04:09Because he lost.
04:10Back of the line, BS.
04:12Speaking of BS, why is Priest in the match?
04:14I told you, Priest, at WrestleMania, I was going to beat you in front of the world.
04:17But you don't know how to succeed unless it involves Drew McIntyre.
04:20Why would he stop?
04:21He gets rewarded every single time.
04:23He's in the four-way.
04:25BS!
04:26You're the baddest dog in the yard right now.
04:27That's why I want to fight you.
04:28When I get that title, I'll be a Grand Slam champion around here.
04:31But I got some advice for you, kid.
04:33The problem, when you're all gas and no brakes,
04:36but eventually, without brakes, you hit a brick wall.
04:40And that brick wall's the next United States champion, Drew McIntyre.
04:45Chelsea Green.
04:47What is going on?
04:49Excuse me, this is a friends and family event.
04:51Do you have clearance to be here?
04:53Nicholas, A was just about to say the most beautiful you, LaGurlie.
04:57We are in mourning.
04:58I got the crocodiles here.
05:00You're mourning a title that you lost.
05:03You don't understand because you have zero girlfriends, Alina.
05:07I have zero girlfriends.
05:08You two versus me and my non-existent friend in a tag match.
05:13I think I like where this is going.
05:15Yes, good idea.
05:16Tag team match.
05:16We'll just see you guys in the ring tonight.
05:20Show some respect.
05:22Solom Afe.
05:23The following tag team contest is scheduled for one fall.
05:29Results set the team with Piper Nibben.
05:32But against who?
05:33We will find out.
05:36Expect me to speak in riddles.
05:39That part of myself, that man, I buried him violently.
05:44And funny enough, what I found, six feet deep, I came back that this company so desperately needs.
05:56See, I am more than just the, and when I say that, I don't mean that in a villainous way.
06:00So much bigger than just good.
06:03This is more than just the chance, the fog.
06:07And as far as you, Carmelo, I haven't quite figured you out.
06:11This week, the understudy Carmelo Hayes looks to get some revenge.
06:20Selena Vega!
06:27Oh, it's more than good!
06:32Alexa Bliss!
06:37Singles match in two years and three months.
06:39A woman of, who did not anticipate this whatsoever.
06:44It was Alexa Bliss teaming up.
06:49Ultimate physical mismatch.
06:51Selena Vega and power from the off on this one.
06:54Well, isn't it interesting?
06:56Hiding behind Piper when Alexa came out.
06:58But now that there's some control.
07:01Meets up with her recent rival and sends it.
07:04Oh!
07:046-1-9 opportunity, Wade!
07:0712-1, 12-2-18.
07:08I got to get you a calculator ringside.
07:11Oh, this crowd wants to erupt with Alexa Bliss coming in.
07:15Oh!
07:16And that boot coming right into the back.
07:18Fusion there from Chelsea Green.
07:20And this could be good night, Selena Vega.
07:23Capacity crowd here in Dayton.
07:25Winner of the United States Champion is desperate to get.
07:28Rolling to that goal!
07:30As Vega is up.
07:32Able to counter to the DDT!
07:33DDT!
07:35Yes!
07:36Here she comes!
07:39Competition in the past couple of years right at this one.
07:43Is she ever?
07:44Vega...
07:45Was Alexa Bliss.
07:48She's getting a big dose of it now.
07:50Bliss has her in trouble.
07:52Oh, the drop kick right to the midsection.
07:54Twisted Bliss!
07:58And Piper Niven.
08:00We saw it several times.
08:01Oh!
08:02That'll help!
08:03Assistant!
08:03It was great!
08:04Oh!
08:04And the Meteora out to the floor!
08:06Oh my god, here we go!
08:08Unprettier opportunity.
08:09No!
08:11Sister Abigail DDT!
08:13Say yes!
08:14Bliss is back!
08:18Depship.
08:18Per Vega.
08:19And of course, the home state hero, Alexa Bliss.
08:22No, no, no.
08:23No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
08:24Ya te gané la semana pasada.
08:26I beat you.
08:27We don't have any conversation.
08:29It's over.
08:30I just have one thing to say.
08:32Una cosita and I'll be out of here.
08:33Just one.
08:34¿Qué quieres?
08:35One?
08:35Okay.
08:36Two!
08:36Who embarrassed Santos Escobar in the ring last week.
08:45Get him out of here!
08:46What are you guys doing?
08:48There's always a price to pay.
08:50Andrade there to check on Ray Phoenix.
08:54Charlotte Flair.
08:56She's here in Ohio.
08:57For the first time since her WrestleMania match.
08:59Will take on the cool as ice.
09:01Andrade and the raging inferno, that is.
09:06She's been working hard in the gym.
09:17She's been making celebrity headlines.
09:19In this industry, without question, bell to bell.
09:25Your queen has arrived!
09:31Greatest women's match in WrestleMania history.
09:35And I need to give credit where credit is due.
09:39I was out for almost two years.
09:43And I took your champion to her absolute limit.
09:47You see her?
09:47You see me?
09:48Now, does that look like someone that enjoyed her WrestleMania moment?
09:51That I'm here to announce my path back.
09:54Women's Championship!
09:55Why are you guys so disrespectful to me?
10:02I am the GOAT of women's wrestling!
10:06I am the greatest of all time!
10:11I'm going to leave here, Dayton, and I'm never going to come back!
10:15I'm giving you one more chance, Dayton!
10:18There goes the one more chance.
10:21You said she's never coming back.
10:23She's getting one more chance.
10:29Once again, to Charlotte Flair!
10:32Between Jade and a...
10:35And by Jay Cozier!
10:36Charlotte, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait!
10:39Now, before you go, you had your chance.
10:42Now, head to the back of the line.
10:44Full about letting her know.
10:46And not to Charlotte's liking.
10:49And Jade...
10:50Jump next!
10:50Jade Cargill and Nia Jets!
10:54But walking out like this...
10:55I'm not walking out!
10:56I'm just going!
10:56This isn't how professionals handle business, Charlotte!
10:58Don't even get to...
10:58You know what?
10:59I've done more for this division than how...
11:01This is how you're treating me?
11:02Than for a temper tantrum when things don't go your way!
11:04Can't do this right now.
11:06Take me to the airport!
11:13Let's try.
11:14Nia Jets!
11:22After WrestleMania, when she made her return back to action...
11:25Champ arrives!
11:27Apparently, Tiffany Stratton wants a close-up look.
11:31Has taken the attention of both, who is the former.
11:34Get her hands on the Champ once again.
11:36And Nia Jets, as Tiffany Stratton has made her way ringside.
11:41W.E. locker room, although Raquel Rodriguez might argue with me on that one.
11:46Impact that having Tiffany ringside has on Nia Jets.
11:49Dominate are the superstars with...
11:51Well, that's a good example, Wade.
11:53As you see it somewhat by Nia's size and strength alone.
11:57What a hell of a battle with Tiffany Stratton, one-on-one a few weeks ago.
12:02Perhaps preferring to face...
12:03You saw Jade trying to get up Nia, but instead it's Nia!
12:08Nia Jets...
12:08Oh, and the leg drop!
12:10Tiffany Stratton, Jade, and it's just able...
12:13Now, trouble!
12:15Are you kidding me?
12:16Oh, a Samoan!
12:17Jade...
12:18She denies it, and hits a suplex of her own!
12:21She flips back in, utilizing Nia's back...
12:24Oh, and a superkick!
12:25To the superkick.
12:26And now the spinebuster!
12:28Jade is going strong, but Nia able to get that...
12:31There is no way, Wade!
12:33Oh!
12:33It's about to get washed!
12:38Frog splash!
12:39Number one status!
12:41Oh!
12:412.9 kickout!
12:43That offensive surge...
12:45Are now just being tossed around.
12:48Inexperienced competitive jacks...
12:49Oh, well!
12:50Oh, pump kick!
12:52And again, Nia survives.
12:55What in the world?
12:56Oh, my God!
12:56Naomi!
12:58Attacking!
12:59Says, there's Naomi, you know what...
13:01Oh, and...
13:02Who was seemingly in control!
13:05Naomi and Kanye West!
13:08Annihilator!
13:09And that is how it ends!
13:12It is the former mentor...
13:14Who's dressed and...
13:16Stabbed in the back!
13:18WWE women's title again.
13:20It would be her third.
13:21Y'all look messed up!
13:23But y'all look so good.
13:24And that TLC match y'all had...
13:26Was nothing less than fabulous.
13:28Dogs, we had Tez out there doing his thing.
13:30Y'all look good.
13:31Guys, never lie.
13:32But you know what?
13:33We heard y'all last week.
13:34Y'all put everybody on notice.
13:36Yeah, we.
13:36Heard or not,
13:37we're about to do the same thing.
13:39Tell him.
13:39Tell him.
13:40Okay.
13:40Okay.
13:40Ford taking, like, numerous times in the ring after their TLC heroics.
13:55What a performance fighter.
13:57What an even better human being.
13:59Well done, Montez.
14:00Who dead?
14:01I will be nà o today.
14:01Who dead?
14:02Who dead?
14:03Who dead?
14:05Oh, okay, okay, okay, okay.
14:07Listen, listen.
14:08O-H-R!
14:10O-H-R!
14:11But anyways, anyways, cut that noise.
14:14Alright?
14:14Cut the noise.
14:15I mean, unless you've been living under the rock for the last two weeks,
14:18the street propper's been the talk of the town, right?
14:20We did put on the greatest TLC match of all time.
14:25The gorilla fears us.
14:27We even used a prosthetic leg.
14:30I guess you could say we got a leg up on the competition.
14:33Pressing pad.
14:34But with that being said, and that's the Street Profits came out on top.
14:37Get used to it.
14:41I sincerely apologize for the interruption, seriously.
14:46But damn, it feels good to be here on Friday Night SmackDown.
14:49I mean, duh.
14:51The best tag team in the freaking game right now.
14:53Do you remember what Shawn Michaels told us when we left NXT?
14:56He gave us one direct command.
14:59And that is, when we see an opportunity, we go ahead and we take it.
15:04And we mean no disrespect.
15:06But we saw you out here and thought, man, those titles, they would look great on Fraxium.
15:12Y'all think y'all deserve a title shot against us?
15:14They are in the ring with the Street Profits.
15:16And I got to say, I like what I'm seeing.
15:19They haven't proven themselves worthy of a title shot.
15:22And we're in the heartland of America, Dayton, Ohio.
15:25Than to face the Street Profits right now.
15:29What?
15:30There could be a referee out here and let's do this.
15:32They've won two straight in two weeks.
15:34Against now the Toughen Up champs in action.
15:37The Street Profits always willing.
15:39Two weeks ago as you see a bandaged up Montez Ford.
15:43And now as he tags into Angelo Dawkins, you see the white knee.
15:46Against Nathan Fraser who, clearly the Street Profits are in no condition to be in this match, right?
15:53You don't want to now lose that and throw that momentum away.
15:56But they've called their shot.
15:58So far in this one, the Street Profits.
16:00Oh, and Big Dawkins coming our way.
16:03Man, oh man.
16:04New reinforced tables at all as so many have found out.
16:09Tess.
16:10Your bigger moves, you want to be able to follow them up rapidly.
16:14In that TLC title defense.
16:16This current run that they're on that has taken them all the way to the goal.
16:21And Dawkins.
16:22What an opportunity that has fallen into the laps of Fraxium.
16:27Of the tag division.
16:28So many top contenders.
16:30Hits the scene and starts getting momentum like this.
16:34Wind up that dive.
16:37Oh, Fraxium.
16:39Breaking the sound barriers.
16:40A few times with the action we're seeing with the upstarts, Fraxium.
16:45I won't use the word Frax.
16:46He's clearly anything but, but he's certainly...
16:48He is such a competitor.
16:49Fraxium is doing his thing, but it's something that cannot be denied.
16:53Back suplex.
16:54But it is so difficult when you're as damaged.
16:57Oh, Fraxium.
16:58Quick into the cover.
17:05Dayton, Ohio getting an unexpected treat.
17:08Need the dump.
17:09Oh, he went for the block smash, but instead...
17:12And now, Fraxium.
17:14Down, looks out.
17:15Oh, that's the Spanish Fly.
17:17The Phoenix Splash.
17:19Tez!
17:21Tez breaks it up!
17:22With his typical overly athletic antics.
17:26The Sign Buster.
17:28Know the meaning of loss.
17:30Oh!
17:31That was the golden ratio!
17:33But he misses.
17:35Oh, the top rope!
17:37That is their Catapulta Infernal!
17:41Well, I'll tell you what...
17:41Los Garza's experienced it.
17:43Pretty Deadly's experienced it.
17:44And now, listen, I know it's a damage.
17:46Has anyone seen Naomi?
17:50Aw, Tiff.
17:52It's not easy being champ, no, is it?
17:54I see that you made some enemies.
17:55But instead of you worrying about Naomi, why don't you worry about me?
17:57Because I just beat Jay Pargill to take back what is rightfully mine.
18:01Once I beat you, I'll make sure that there's a spot for you at the loser's table.
18:05Right next to Charlotte Flair.
18:08Toodles!
18:10Because I'm going to show you exactly where you need to be to get the job done.
18:13Watch me out there.
18:14It's all about you.
18:16It's all about showing everyone that you are the 10th wonder of the world.
18:20In front of me, in front of you, in front of Dre, in front of the entire WWE Universe.
18:26Because Mellow don't miss us!
18:31Him!
18:35Tell her Mellow!
18:39Hey!
18:40Hey!
18:40Hey!
18:40Hey!
18:40Hey!
18:40Hey!
18:40Hey!
18:40Hey!
18:40Hey!
18:41Hey!
18:42Hey!
18:42Hey!
18:43Hey!
18:43Hey!
18:44Hey!
18:44Hey!
18:45Hey!
18:46Hey!
18:46Hey!
18:47Hey!
18:48Hey!
18:48Hey!
18:49Hey!
18:49Hey!
18:50Hey!
18:52I'm more than just good versus evil.
18:55In tearing opponents down the physical attacks begin.
19:00Carl Mellow Hayes suddenly looked rather apprehensive.
19:04A devastatingly effected that fight advantage for Aleister Black.
19:08Oh, springboard by Hayes.
19:10Matt's skill with anybody.
19:12Pedigree with him Muay Thai being a great striker.
19:14He's accurate.
19:15Mellow at times is looking completely.
19:16Oh, the moonsault out into the floor!
19:19New Carmelo, Hayes was hurt, and oh, oh, he goes for the big kick, but he got hung up on the barrier.
19:25People do, but I let him, oh, change it, spots, oh, wow, single time.
19:30That's exactly how he goes about his business and then delivers.
19:34And now he tries to springboard himself in.
19:37Black looks to keep control, but no, shoulders are down.
19:42Ten's just about got him, brain buster.
19:44Into the cover.
19:46Really dropping the heavy artillery.
19:48You've seen him do time and again apron as it distracts him.
19:52Black got missed.
19:53Now the roll-up, and that's the win.
19:56Oh, black mask.
19:57Black mask.
19:58He laid him out.
20:00Carmelo, Hayes ended up eating a black mask for Alistair Black.
20:07Psychological.
20:07The numbers game is not in our favor tomorrow.
20:10We need a game plan for tomorrow.
20:12Right now, I am all out of soldiers.
20:14Everybody's hurt, okay?
20:15We need to do.
20:16Man, what?
20:17We, game plan.
20:19Man, the only game plan that I got tomorrow is just to run, to play, and back last.
20:24Live in the loop.
20:26These three suckers better get in.
20:28That's the only play that I about to run.
20:32Because I'm all gas.
20:34No brakes, sweetie.
20:38You heard what I mean?
20:41Man, the whole world is Yad Amin for that Fatal 4-Way tomorrow on Backlash.
20:45An attempt to stop the hostility heading in their direction.
20:54Motherfamosas.
20:55Motherfamosas.
20:56What are you?
20:57Yeah, boys, that's how you do it.
20:59WWE Tag Team Champions.
21:01You know what?
21:01You came in here and you made some noise.
21:03Because we came in and did the same thing.
21:04We took that volume now, but just crank.
21:06Now, fellas, I hope you can keep that energy up.
21:09It's going to be Fraxium and the Motor City Machine.
21:10Yeah!
21:15Don't get it, Twisted Boy!
21:17What you did is you went up there and you took advantage.
21:20Clearly still banged up from TLC.
21:25Come on.
21:27Let's go.
21:27They have competed briefly in the past.
21:37They have never tagged together.
21:46Two incredible acquisitions for both the red and blue brands here.
21:50Victims for the success of Rey Fenix.
21:53It is a zero-sum game.
21:55In terms of the match-up, he's really going for the Legado Delfin.
21:59You saw that huge Meteora off the top rope to Santos Escobar.
22:03General, because his men,
22:05perception of Legado Delfin Tasma are getting back.
22:10You just sense that the tensions of this global lucha movement have been brighter.
22:16Yeah, such exciting news of AAA.
22:19What will be coming our way on June 7th, of course, you know.
22:21Has been mistreated in the likes of Berto and indeed Angel.
22:24Dulwell up top.
22:26Oh, and a double timed out moonsault.
22:30Struggles to try and get his way over.
22:32Oh, wow.
22:33Rey Fenix backstage earlier tonight.
22:35And now Fenix.
22:38And seek revenge.
22:40A bring into the fold.
22:41Balancing on the rope, springboarding and delivering that kick.
22:45He had him in position.
22:47Oh.
22:48It's completely broken down.
22:49The referee's lost control.
22:51Is delivered by Rey Fenix.
22:53Drained from the face of Santos Escobar, who's perhaps soon anger pending the result of this match.
23:00For all of Rey Fenix's talent.
23:05Into the cover for the win.
23:08Don't write him off yet.
23:10Oh, Fenix, that spinning animal kick.
23:12For the emperor of Lucha Libre.
23:14Can you believe that?
23:15That Santos was up on the apron.
23:17After that, suplex.
23:19Andrade now.
23:20He's going to red the engine.
23:22Delivers the big elbow.
23:23Cat-like.
23:25Adios, amigo.
23:27Flying over to the outside.
23:29Just as Andrade is setting up the message.
23:32Man, that is good stuff.
23:35Mentor, Santos Escobar, cast Berto.
23:38Get up.
23:39Get up.
23:42What was that?
23:44Look at me when talking to you.
23:45Entiendes lo que existe?
23:53Just became a canyon, didn't they?
23:55With Berto.
23:56John Cena is right here.
23:58He's with us live next.
24:09Kicking John Cena.
24:16But telling that kid's dad he was a loser was actually quite funny.
24:20But thrilled to be here.
24:27Oh, no.
24:28The greatest of all time.
24:36John Cena.
24:51Tomorrow your childhood dies.
24:55You'll do everything you can.
24:59Just like Randy Orton.
25:01Which is why Randy Orton is not here tonight.
25:05He is home with his family in St. Louis.
25:10And he is preparing for the biggest moment of his career.
25:15First time I wrestled Randy Orton was almost 25 years ago.
25:20You either choose Randy Orton or you choose John Cena.
25:24Because tomorrow is our final match.
25:29You only get to choose one more time.
25:32Your childhood dies.
25:34Life isn't fair.
25:36And Randy Orton is a liar.
25:38I will explain it in terms that you can understand.
25:43Randy Orton only has this job because of his family.
25:47Randy Orton is the greatest of all time.
25:50Randy Orton thinks that working a job a lot of days in a row is loyalty.
25:59That's not loyalty.
26:01That's cashing a check.
26:02He says he's a piece of furniture.
26:04He's right.
26:05He's a lazy boy.
26:06I am the greatest of all time because I am loyalty.
26:12Respect of which you show me none.
26:15Nobody knows Bob Orton Sr.
26:19The only thing Bob Orton Jr. ever accomplished in life was knocking up Randy's mom.
26:25Yet he calls himself the legend killer.
26:27Randy Orton kills the legend of Randy Orton because he'll be just like his 2006 drug test.
26:37I am the greatest of all time.
26:41Tomorrow is a historic moment for WWE because I make history again.
26:45And this is what a last real champion looks like.
26:51Oh Cena under attack.
26:55Went for that RKO but Cena a step ahead this week.
27:00Wait a minute.
27:03RKO.
27:08Is this the beginning of a historic weekend?
27:15RKO.