Thanks guys, I'm backstage here with the new Intercontinental Champion, Gunther and
Gunther, you certainly made a statement out there today.
>> He certainly made a statement, and that statement was that nobody is worthy,
stepping on that now that is so sacred to us.
Nobody's worthy,
wearing the Intercontinental Championship more than Gunther.
We've been talking about it for weeks now, we've been talking about our mission,
our vision and the Intercontinental Championship stands for all that,
restoring the honor of this great sports and if not now, then when?
And if not the real genuine guy, then who?
>> From this day forth, this title is the greatest price that
can all play of this precious sports because to us, the mat is sacred.
>> Confident words from the Intercontinental Champion,
we'll send it back to you guys in the studio.
>> That's right guys, I am backstage with SmackDown's newest superstar,
Lacey Evans and Lacey, you and I spoke before your match, you were very confident
in your ability to defeat Xia Li which is exactly what you did.
So how good does it feel to be back on the blue brand and again with the victory?
>> I mean, with all what I've been through so far, I've been on Raw,
I've been on SmackDown, I've been trying to be wherever they need me and
they needed me here tonight.
And they gave me an opportunity that I think I needed and I won and
I'm going to freaking Money in the Bank and it still hasn't hit me yet
[LAUGH] >> And
what message do you hope that you sent to the rest of the female locker room?
>> That Lacey Evans is back, she has her head in the game and
she's coming after the SmackDown Women's title.
I should have been champion before I left and
I'm gonna be champion very soon, I can feel it.
>> And I know for you, it's even more than just winning, you've
been sharing such an inspiring story, your story for the last several weeks and
so I know again, this goes beyond just what happens in the ring.
I know you are showing an example to your young daughter, who by the way is here,
Summer, how proud of you of your mom?
>> I am very proud and very happy that my mom won and she beats Xia Li, and
now she's going to pay-per-view.
>> [LAUGH] Yeah, I mean I'm very blessed that WWE is letting me use this
platform to spread awareness for not only what I've been through but
for people out there that are going through a lot of hard times.
I don't care if you're a parent or not, you have what it takes to wake up,
work and win and if you are a parent and you are going through hell,
keep your head up and keep pushing because they watch everything that we do.
And we need, this is our future, we need them.
>> All right Lacey, well thank you.
Congratulations and thank you, Summer.
>> You're welcome.
>> [LAUGH] All right, back to you guys in the studio.
[LAUGH] >> You guys the stakes were high but
tonight, Riddle delivered, you defeated Sami Zayn and by doing so,
you earned yourself an opportunity to face Roman Reigns for
the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.
What's going through your mind?
>> It's pretty surreal but at the same time, I knew it was coming.
Who else's gonna get that vengeance on Roman Reigns from my buddy, Randy?
And f man, it doesn't get any sweeter than this,
to think Riddle is going against the Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns for
the WWE Undisputed Universal Championship, it's pretty sweet.
I just wish Randy could be here to take in this moment with me but I also realize
you're dealing with The Bloodline, you're not just dealing with Roman,
you're dealing with The Usos, you're dealing with Paul, even dealing with Sami.
So now, I've gotta have eyes on the back of my head and just one step at a time,
one day at a time, just do everything I can to get vengeance on Roman Reigns and
get the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship around this bro's waist.
>> Well Riddle, this has become personal for you.
>> It is. >> Between you and
Roman Reigns especially after what he did to Randy Orton,
what type of message are you looking to send when you face Roman Reigns next week?
>> I think this is pretty simple, the one thing I can guarantee the WWE Universe is
I'm gonna get my pound of flesh from Roman.
He's gonna remember me, he's gonna remember Randy and
I guarantee you after next Friday, he'll never forget me,
he'll never forget Randy and he'll never forget RK-Bro.