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00:10You ready?
00:11Do I look ready?
00:13You focused?
00:15Man, that's a question you ain't got to ask me.
00:19You know what's on the line?
00:21Man, this whole country is behind me.
00:24And I can't, nah, I won't let them down.
00:30Just know something, Mark.
00:32You're not out there alone.
00:34You got 318 million Americans that are going to be tag team partners in your corner.
00:42That means no surrender, no corner.
00:46Yes!
00:48There's only one problem, Mark.
00:50What, you don't think I'm ready?
00:52I know you're ready.
00:55But you're not dressed right.
01:00See, I have to know somebody that knows somebody that knows somebody.
01:04That's why I have something made for you for tonight.
01:08I want you to look at this.
01:10You see this?
01:13You see that right there?
01:15That's the American flag.
01:17That's who you represent.
01:19You're representing America.
01:21You will not fail.
01:24And this, just because I'm missing a perfect.
01:28I got your back.
01:30I believe in you.
01:32No corner, no surrender.
01:35You tear his head off.
01:39You better believe it.
01:41You know why?
01:42Why?
01:42Because that's what I do.
01:51We're here.
01:52Big show.
01:53You had an opportunity to talk to Mark Henry.
01:55You had that new, Rodney, little conversation you had there with him.
01:59A little pick-and-up speech.
02:00Yeah.
02:00Mark and I have been good friends for a long time.
02:02Booker knows what I'm talking about.
02:04I told Mark what he needed to know.
02:06Mark Henry focused.
02:07Mark Henry with all that power, and he unleashes all that rage.
02:11I don't know.
02:12Rusev might be on a trip back home with his tail between his legs.
02:14Get him out of here.
02:15Look, when you're going into a match like this, you're fighting for patriotic pride.
02:19How much more pressure is added into a match like this?
02:21Come on.
02:22Tonight, it's all about America.
02:25America.
02:26Mark Henry is going to do it like it's supposed to be done.
02:30Well, it was last week on Monday Night Raw that Mark Henry was rallying with America,
02:36and he promised to not let USA down.
02:52This contest is set for one ball.
02:54Approaching the rent from Sillsby, Texas, weighing 399 pounds.
02:59He is the world's strongest man, Mark Henry.
03:04And, of course, Mark Henry, guys, wearing the brand-new singlet with the American flag on it.
03:09Of course, the scarf presented by his tag team partner, the big show a little bit earlier on tonight.
03:14Mark Henry saying, I'm ready.
03:16I'm focused.
03:17I realize I have an entire country behind me, and I won't let them down.
03:29John, huge pressure on the shoulders of Henry tonight.
03:33Massive pressure.
03:34Mark Henry missed the 96 Olympics, but calls of an injury.
03:38He has a shot at redemption tonight.
03:40He has a chance tonight to represent 318 million Americans.
03:47And now, ladies and gentlemen, please rise as Lillian Garcia sings our national anthem.
04:04Oh, say, can you see by the dawn's early light
04:15What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming
04:27Whose broad stripes and bright stars
04:32Through the perilous fight
04:37Of the ramparts we watched
04:44Were so gallantly streaming
04:49And the rocket's red glare
04:57The bombs bursting in air
05:03Gave proof through the night
05:09That our flag was still there
05:18Oh, see, does that star-spangled banner yet wave
05:32O'er the land of the free
05:39O'er the land of the free
05:40O'er the home of the brave
05:53O'er the home of the brave
06:04Tremendous performance by Lillian Garcia
06:07And a very emotional
06:08And pumped-up Mark Henry
06:10USA! USA! USA! USA! USA!
06:19USA! USA! USA!
06:20Rusev Udrya, Rusev Matka.
06:31Look at Mark Henry.
06:32Big accompanied to the ring by the ravishing Russian Lana,
06:36now residing in Moscow, wearing 138 kilos.
06:39He is recipient of the gold star medal and hero of the Russian Federation, Rusev.
06:47Rusev is undefeated.
06:48Mark Henry tries to conquer the Russian tonight.
06:52And for Mark Henry, guys, tonight, it is about a second chance.
06:57In 1992, that man represented the United States in the Olympics.
07:01He finished in the top ten, but the gold medalist was an athlete from Russia.
07:06In 1996, Mark Henry had to withdraw from the Olympic Games with injury.
07:11The gold medalist that year was an athlete from Russia.
07:14Tonight, Mark Henry has an opportunity to make it right with the country, the United States of America, behind him
07:22at Night of Champions.
07:23But with that great honor of Mark Henry representing his country, also comes the pressure of representing your country.
07:31There's no doubt about it, JBL.
07:33That is a huge weight on the shoulders of Mark Henry, but he is the world's strongest man.
07:39I got a feeling Mark Henry can handle that weight.
07:42And, John, we've talked about this a lot over the past number of weeks.
07:45I don't think I've ever remembered Mark Henry as focused as he has been leading up to this match here
07:51tonight.
07:51This is a shot at redemption.
07:54Very few times in life do you get it.
07:57Mark Henry's is tonight.
08:00Mark Henry told Rusev tonight, I'm going to give you a personal guided tour into my hall of pain.
08:08Brand new international ring.
08:10Here we go.
08:11United States versus Russia.
08:13The proud Henry.
08:15The proud Rusev set to lock up.
08:17Yeah, we talk about all the pressure on Mark Henry, but look at Rusev.
08:20He's got a lot riding on this match as well.
08:23And he feels like he's representing his home.
08:25Two huge men.
08:26Mark Henry nearly 400 pounds.
08:28Rusev down the scales at 300.
08:30And Mark Henry strikes first in this match.
08:37Rusev feeling the power of the world's strongest man behind those punches.
08:41Whoa.
08:43Another one right to Rusev's head.
08:46And now the clubbing blows to the back of the neck by the world's strongest man.
08:50A former world heavyweight champion again forcing Rusev to regroup.
08:55Mark Henry is pumped up.
08:57I love it.
08:59And Rusev cannot get going here.
09:04Better rethink his strategy.
09:06Yeah, frustration.
09:07Now setting in for the hero of the Russian Federation.
09:12The strategy, old pigs.
09:13Got to go to Mark Henry right now.
09:15Great strategy by the world's strongest man.
09:18Can you imagine if Rusev...
09:19Let me the bless the thumb.
09:21Mark it thumb.
09:23The winner of the gold star medal apparently presented to him by Russian President Putin.
09:28Can you imagine if Rusev loses tonight?
09:31A shame that he will bring to Mr. Putin in his country.
09:35Yeah, I don't think Rusev would be allowed back in.
09:37He'd be an outcast.
09:38And now Rusev.
09:40It's Rusev's turn.
09:43And now a headbutt for Mark Henry.
09:46And Rusev has not been able to get going in this match.
09:51Mark Henry playing off emotion early, John.
09:55How can you not be emotional?
09:57Hearing the Star Spangled Banner sang by Lillian as well as that was.
10:03Little face...
10:04Oh no!
10:05Driving Mark Henry!
10:06Spine first into the steel steps.
10:08And that is what Henry needed to avoid.
10:12Rusev buys himself some timing going off this.
10:14This is not a championship match on the night of champions, but it might as well be.
10:21Two countries pride at stake.
10:25Mark Henry able to get back into the ring now.
10:29He needs to keep some separation here for a while to that back.
10:33Feels a little better.
10:35Here comes Rusev.
10:43And look at Rusev now.
10:45Mark Henry in trouble in the corner.
10:53Smashing into the abdomen and chest of Mark Henry, but driving that lower back into that unforgiving middle turnbuckle.
11:00And now Rusev on the attack.
11:02Those stairs must have really done a number on Mark Henry.
11:05Well, he not only hit the stairs, I think part of his lower back hit that ring post as well.
11:10And all that great...
11:11He's the world's strongest man.
11:13Yeah, neutralized since he's on his back.
11:15And Johnny, we've talked about Rusev and what he brings to the table.
11:18He's so well versed in so many different disciplines.
11:22Trained in Sambo, trained in Jiu Jitsu.
11:24Guys, let's go back real quick and look at where this thing turned around.
11:28Watch this.
11:30Steps, ring post, lower back.
11:34Rusev a power lifter.
11:36Great amateur background as well.
11:40Henry still holds the world's...
11:42It's a title for the biggest total ever for a drug-tested athlete in powerlifting.
11:48That's the world's strongest man.
11:55It's Alana just a second ago.
11:57Alana not looking as confident as usual.
11:59There's a bit of that smirk or smile we're used to seeing on her face.
12:04And Mark Henry's gotta get back to his feet.
12:06Bring his power back into play to have a chance here against Rusev.
12:09Who's now still rushing late sweep by Rusev.
12:12Right to the injured back again and now continues the pressure on Mark Henry.
12:18And now this match is settled into a familiar pattern for Rusev.
12:23The dominance of the big rushing.
12:26Rusev's also using his weight.
12:28He's riding Mark Henry.
12:30Wearing the big man down.
12:32And that confident smile has settled back onto the face of the lovely Lana.
12:37You know how it is in a big match, King.
12:39And there's none bigger than Mark Henry's probably his entire career.
12:42Those nerves that start to wear on you.
12:45Well, you can't, you can't help that.
12:48And Rusev just riding Mark Henry like this is wearing him down.
12:53Well, you gotta think that that's what Rusev had in mind from the get-go.
12:57This is the early going in this match.
12:59Mark Henry wouldn't even let Rusev stay in the ring with him.
13:02But now, Rusev has Henry exactly where he wants him.
13:07Well, Mark Henry's on his feet though.
13:10Oh, there you go.
13:10And Rusev is not.
13:12Uh-oh.
13:16And now Mark Henry looking to build a little bit of momentum.
13:19Mark Henry splashing Rusev in the corner.
13:21Henry still in serious pain, however.
13:23The damage to the back done earlier in the match.
13:27And now Mark Henry trying to get the big man off his feet.
13:30But again, guys, that back's smart.
13:31That back is really hurting.
13:33And Rusev taking Henry down.
13:35What a spin kick by Rusev.
13:38Yeah, Rusev sensed it then.
13:39When Mark Henry, when that back gave way.
13:43When Mark Henry tried to slam Rusev.
13:45Rusev knew he was in control.
13:47Yeah, this is not looking too good for America.
13:50No, not at all.
13:51Right to the injured spine again.
13:52And Rusev looking for the accolade.
13:58The accolade is Rusev's submission maneuver.
14:00Come on, Mark Henry.
14:01And with the injured back at all.
14:03You gotta dig deep.
14:04Rusev trying to lock it in.
14:05But Mark Henry, is he gonna try to fight out of this?
14:07Mark Henry gonna try to fight out of the accolade.
14:09Henry's gotta get back to his feet.
14:11Rusev now on Henry's back.
14:13Mark Henry trying to make it back to his feet.
14:15Henry fighting out of this.
14:17He's almost up to his feet.
14:19He's up.
14:19Mark Henry's to his feet.
14:21Rusev can't believe it.
14:23And Mark Henry now stalking Rusev.
14:28Rusev trying to break the eyes of Henry.
14:30Now right back to the midsection.
14:35Oh, there he goes.
14:37Oh, there he goes.
14:37Oh, there he goes.
14:38Get out of Mark.
14:39Cover him.
14:40Come on, Mark.
14:40Cover him, Mark.
14:42Mark trying to take advantage, but he's got the bad back.
14:45And I think the world's strongest man lifting Rusev 300 pounds off the ground.
14:49Got to him.
14:49Henry trying to somehow capitalize.
14:52That did some damage to Rusev as well, though.
14:54Henry trying to crawl to the cover.
14:55And Rusev wisely rolling out toward the bottom rope.
14:59Yeah, he's trying to escape to some safety of the floor out there.
15:05The injured back definitely cost Mark Henry there.
15:08Brilliant move by Rusev.
15:10Well, that world's strongest slam has won a lot of matches for Mark Henry.
15:14And Mark Henry realized.
15:16And I think it would have won this one, King, if he could have capitalized on it.
15:19Yeah, the expression on Mark Henry's face, he realizes that was his moment.
15:23He's got Rusev by the hair.
15:26Oh, right to the face.
15:29Oh!
15:30Oh!
15:32Oh!
15:32Oh!
15:32Oh!
15:35And Mark Henry's, Mark Henry's back has got to be killing him.
15:39Oh!
15:41Oh!
15:41Oh!
15:42Oh, Henry's not giving up, though.
15:44Mark Henry representing the United States.
15:46He realizes what's at stake tonight.
15:48Playing off a motion now.
15:50Oh!
15:50Look at this.
15:51One more time.
15:53He was barely able to get Rusev up.
15:56He didn't hit all of that world's strongest slam.
15:58him rusev did hit mark henry with a kick there as he tried to get back into the
16:04rank and al rusev looking to put the world's strongest man away rusev with a kick to henry
16:13and al rusev looking for the accolade oh no the submission maneuver can he get it locked in this
16:25time now the accolade is in mark henry taps out
16:37the winner of this match as a result of a submission rusev what a disappointing night
16:44for mark henry as rusev's dominance and his unbeaten streak continues so much for redemption
16:52and so much for america well having mark henry having his lower back slammed into those
16:58steel steps in that ring post was his undoing impossible for henry to recover from that
17:07oh boy here the russian celebration begins
17:19i'm disappointed mark henry watch this this is the turning point
17:26you're not as disappointed as mark henry is i'm sure
17:30mark henry with that damaged back was not able to get full force on that world's strongest man but this
17:37was another game changer then another huge kick and rusev was in complete control
17:47and the accolade
17:50mark henry would tap out
17:53that's the visual of 318 a million americans being let down come on jbo you cannot say mark henry
18:01let us down and look at that flag you're telling me he didn't let us down
18:05we're in nashville we're in music city right the heartland of america and you got instruction
18:10flag there because mark henry lost to rusev yes he let us down and the whole damn country
18:24mark henry mark henry did what he could an emotional night for mark henry but in the end
18:30rusev's dominance continues
18:34you gotta ask the question who stops rusev
18:44rusev celebrating here tonight i guess that silence but uh we don't have an answer to who
18:51stops rusev and you have to wonder what uh faces rusev over the next five weeks as we head toward
18:57the
18:57next time we visit you live on pay-per-view on the wwe network for hell in a cell october
19:0226th
19:03in dallas texas and we can tell you this will be at least one hell in a cell match one
19:09of the most
19:09destructive matches in wwe history the cell surrounding the ring you're right about that
19:15it's unforgiving it gets used as a weapon every inch of that cell is is dangerous and destructive
19:22but i love it i can't wait to see even the name scares me hell in a cell
19:26well still to come tonight here on night of champions our main event brock lesnar the
19:30wwe world heavyweight champion defending against john cena
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