[mellow music playing]
[man 1] It's the hottest wrestling show on TV.
[crowd cheering]
NXT, the way it's going, that's what it takes
to take this business to another level.
I'm on NXT, huh?
The entire world knows about it.
[man 2] NXT's got this buzz around it.
[man 3] NXT is for real and it's to be taken seriously.
[woman 1] You can feel the energy.
The rise of NXT is unparalleled.
[man 4] Something's happening here.
People are watching and people are satisfied.
Why do I love NXT?
You just feel the passion.
Each performer has, like, this passion for wrestling.
-[man 5] The tenacity, the focus. -[woman 2] They love what they do.
-[man 6] It means the world to us. -Thank you guys so much.
Thank you. Thank you so much.
Thank you for giving us NXT and wrestling again.
[man 7] The secret's out, NXT is taking over.
[heavy metal music playing]
The time for the mind games
and the attacks, that's behind us right now.
[wrestler 1] I know I'm the one who hurt you.
But this time, this time you're not coming back.
[wrestler 2] Everybody knows I hurt my shoulder wrestling John Cena.
And guess what, I'm ready for TakeOver.
This fight is happening.
♪ And I will drain out both my lungs ♪
♪ Just to prove you wrong ♪
♪ Can you hear me screaming ♪
Ever since my change in attitude, I had been unstoppable.
I made you, Becky, and at NXT TakeOver,
I'm gonna show why I'm women's champion.
♪ I will justify this pain ♪
♪ I will live another day ♪
♪ I will fight to earn my place ♪
♪ I will be unstoppable ♪
NXT is the hottest thing on the planet today.
Without a doubt in my mind,
this is the place to be!
[man 9] And now, WWE Network presents NXT TakeOver: Unstoppable.
[crowd cheering]
[male commentator] You are looking inside the sold-out NXT arena here
in Orlando, Florida and there's no questioning from the last year
NXT has crawled into a major force tonight.
That momentum continues.
Welcome to NXT TakeOver: Unstoppable.
[crowd cheering]
UNSTOPPABLE SPRING 2015
[upbeat music playing]
♪ Is it my eyes? ♪
♪ When you look at me ♪
♪ They are so gorgeous ♪
♪ They'll set you free ♪
♪ Could it be my walk? ♪
♪ Or just my stare ♪
♪ That makes you freeze ♪
♪ When I appear ♪
♪ Super good looking ♪
♪ Every hair in place ♪
♪ Everyone loves ♪
♪ This gorgeous face ♪
♪ You can't deny ♪
♪ My beauty shot ♪
♪ I'm everything ♪
♪ That you're not ♪
[bell ringing]
[female announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall
and it will determine the number one contender for the NXT championship.
Introducing first, currently residing in his seasonal residence in Patagonia,
Chile, weighing 204 pounds, Tyler Breeze.
[crowd cheering]
And welcome ones again everybody here to TakeOver Unstoppable,
Rich Brennan alongside the WWE Network's
Corey Graves and of course Smackdown's Byron Saxton.
But, at first, we want to start
on a very serious note, some breaking news
and you may have seen it on the previous show
and some previous [unintelligible] video that was captured
by a member of the NXT universe,
Hideo Itami was attacked in the parking lot earlier today.
Let's take a look at that video right now.
And Corey, we're really not sure what to think of this.
Well, I mean, not entirely sure but you see Kevin Owens walking through.
He said that's a shame.
I mean…
-[Kevin] Enzo, Carmella. What's up? -How are you doing?
[Kevin] You and Cass ready for tonight?
Cass, paparazzi, looking for you. Hard guy to miss. We're ready for tonight.
I'll tell you what, one plus one equals 3.14.
A dub step cadet's gonna pop that will save him for some pi.
[man 10] Help. We need some help.
[man 11] What happened?
-[man 12] What's going on? -[man 13] Oh, my God.
[man 10] Hey, take it up, take it up.
Step back. [man 12] Are you all right?
[man 10] Talk to me.
[Kevin] That's a shame.
[man 10] Hey, buddy you got to shut that off. All right?
-Shut it off. -[Kevin] I'm sorry guys.
[music playing]
[Rich] Guys, we do have an injury update as reported, thanks to wwe.com.
It's been told that it's a torn rotator cuff.
So they will tell me out tonight whether a torn rotator cuff after that attack.
[crowd cheering]
[suspenseful music playing]
[crowd cheering]
[suspenseful music continues]
[crowd cheering]
[upbeat music playing]
NXT UNSTOPPABLE FINN BALOR
[upbeat music continues]
[crowd cheering]
[upbeat music continues]
[Rich] Man, oh, man, ladies and gentlemen,
you have never seen this man before.
This is Finn Balor.
In this enigmatic existence, his ability to take your breath away
and leave your jaw drop in awe at the very same time.
This guy's amazing.
[upbeat music playing]
A very different side of Finn Balor comes out whenever he has on the--
Well, the paint is cool as seen.
Corey, in the past we called--
This dark passenger took a completely different attitude,
a completely different persona.
[Corey] It means [unintelligible] A dark passenger.
He calls himself "the demon". He's a demon, Rich.
[Rich] Right here in front of us.
[Corey] Well, Tyler Breeze is still impressed.
[upbeat music continues]
[Rich] Wow.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Think about how intimidating it is.
If you're Tyler Breeze, if you're standing outside
that ring and you are looking at that man.
Finn Balor, channeling his inner demon, preparing himself to battle you.
[upbeat music continues]
[Rich] From the look on Breeze's face, he doesn't look impressed right now.
[Byron] We have to wait… [Corey] He's got to keep that going.
He's got to keep Finn Balor out of his mind.
[crowd chanting "That was awesome"]
[Rich] Now guys, here we go. This is a number one contender's match.
The winner of this will go on to face…
[bell ringing]
…that could be Kevin Owens.
Could be Sami Zayn coming in to the night.
It was supposed to be a triple threat matchup.
Whoever-- As we saw, Hideo Itami was the other participant
in this matchup, was injured, therefore he cannot compete.
The general manager, William Regal,
has made to say one-on-one matchup--
Corey, I wanna ask you-- Cover there by Balor
and a kick-out by Tyler Breeze.
How does this affect the strategy for both of these men
in a one-on-one match when
they've been preparing for triple threat?
[Corey] Well, it's nice on one hand that you only have to worry about one opponent.
On the other, both of these superstars have spent the last few weeks preparing,
strategizing, game planning for a triple threat match.
And only a few hours ago, they found out about Itami.
TRENDING NOW #NXTTAKEOVER
[Rich] Guys, look who's trending already.
NXT TakeOver: Trending worldwide on Twitter--
Cover by Breeze and a kick-out.
[Byron] And you're correct, Corey too.
In a triple threat match, there's no disqualification,
there's no count-outs.
So maybe if you were scheming in your mind to maybe bend
the rules a little bit, that's out the window.
You'll get disqualified, if you get counted out in this match,
you are done and your opponent becomes the new number one contender.
[Rich] Breeze again going for the cover. This time, Balor slips away.
See the paint job on the back of Finn Balor?
It could be one, but I believe that is the eye of Balor which
is where he gets his inspiration and his name from.
[Corey] Let's talk about the attire of Tyler Breeze.
It looked like fashion week started little early at the beginning of the show.
[Byron] That was--that was to be cool.
[Rich] He's--he was periscoping.
In case you are wondering, with all the models out there.
[Byron] Well, Tyler called himself the king of Cuteville. Prince pretty.
He feels like he's the most gorgeous superstar in NXT.
-[Corey] Oh. -[Rich] Ooh.
A dropkick by Balor.
[Corey] Don't let the good looks fool you.
Tyler Breeze is one of the most talented competitors we have in NXT.
He's been here for a long time. He gets better and better every week.
[Rich] Oh, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
[Byron] Balor putting on the brakes.
[Corey] And so, the interesting--
Tyler Breeze has been very vocal the last few weeks about--
Well, Hideo Itami no longer in this match.
But also, Finn Balor saying that he's just the flavor of the month here in NXT.
I mean Tyler has seen a lot of guys come and go here,
Bray Wyatt, your Roman reigns, and Tyler feels like--
Listen, Finn Balor's hype is gonna wear off
and all the focus will be on him once again.
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] Tyler Breeze connecting.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Tyler Breeze has been in the
number one contender spot in the past.
It's taking-- Now, look at this kick by Tyler Breeze.
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] Yeah, you go-- You go look at the outfit,
Paparazzi, the runaway show.
But Tyler Breeze is as good as they come inside that ring.
I mean he's not just about all the flash he possess.
He can back it up.
[Corey] I mean how much would Tyler Breeze does is for the same
reason that Finn Balor doesn't.
Finn Balor comes out with the paint-- Place the mind goons.
Tyler Breeze is doing the same thing in a very different manner.
[Byron] Tyler Breeze never felt that he took the proper one-on-one
matchup for the championship in the past.
He wants to get back in that number one contender's position.
[Rich] You got to imagine him the last several months,
it must have been-- even at Tyler Breeze,
knowing that he had the opportunity at the championship
but that was kind of cut short, Corey.
[Corey] If you're not here to be the NXT champion, go home.
[Rich] Breeze for the victory. Hooks the leg and a kick-out by Finn Balor.
Byron, Finn Balor, former number one contender himself.
[Byron] They both had opportunities.
Like, again, you go back to Tyler Breeze,
I think this situation actually favors Tyler Breeze
because he has been in NXT long.
Mr. Brennan, these guys just found out a couple hours ago
that this was no longer gonna be a triple threat matchup.
But if anyone can adjust, I think that advantage,
that momentum might lie with--
[Corey] Prince pretty.
[Byron] I don't know though. Finn Balor's a guy who's been all around the world.
He's been doing this for a long time.
Just as long-- He's probably been in quite a few situations
that are a bit unique like this one.
I would count his adaptability out of this.
[Rich] Again, Tyler Breeze for the number one contendership.
And a kick-out by Finn Balor.
[Byron] So, is the key to this matchup, who can adapt best
to this being a one-on-one contest?
[Corey] Who can adapt to the change in plans?
[Byron] I didn't say that Tyler's been.
[Corey] I guess no one's listening to me.
[Byron] This is a sound strategy by Breeze, ground the demon,
wear him down, don't let him near the ropes.
Don't let him in the air because that's where he excels.
[Rich] This has been effective for Tyler in the past.
[Corey] Now, here's what I'm curious about,
I wonder if Kevin Owens is watching this match.
Now, despite the fact that he's got Sami Zayn tonight
for the NXT championship,
despite the fact he's got John Cena at elimination chamber in a week and a half,
is he paying attention to who his next potential challenger could be?
[Byron] The sunset flip.
[Corey] Oh.
[Rich] And the opening there for Balor.
[Corey] Owens needs to worry about Sami Zayn tonight, Saxton.
[Byron] Just a question.
[Rich] Can Finn Balor capitalize?
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] Number one contendership for the NXT championship
is at stake in this matchup.
[Byron] And Finn Balor…
[Corey] Oh.
[Byron] What a chop.
[Rich] Oh.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Uh-oh.
-My goodness. -[Byron] Oh, my gosh.
[Rich] Double foot stomp to the back.
[Corey] Did you see the way Tyler Breeze's spine contorted?
That was Balor's full body weight right down across your spine.
[Rich] Balor is as innovative as he looks.
[Byron] Here goes Finn Balor.
[Corey] Uh-oh. This is not gonna be good for Tyler Breeze.
[Rich] He may be trying to end it right now, but Breeze well scouted, Byron.
[Byron] Maybe it is good, get out of the way. He got to dodge.
[crowd] Oh!
[Corey] He got to think too outside of actually being NXT champion.
This is the most coveted position you can have in NXT.
It's to be that next guy in line to receive an opportunity at the title.
[Byron] Oh.
[Rich] Finn Balor, number one contendership
and a kick-out by Tyler Breeze.
[crowd chanting "Let's go Balor, Tyler Breeze]
[Corey] Uh-oh.
[Rich] Oh, no.
[Byron] Beautiful reversal by Breeze.
[Rich] Oh, sweetly.
[Byron] The mind-twisting style on display of Finn Balor.
[Corey] Oh. Supermodel kick.
[Byron] Tyler Breeze for the number one contendership.
[Rich] And somehow, Finn Balor able to power out.
[Corey] You guys spend all that time talking
about the mind-bending style of Finn Balor.
What about Tyler Breeze? Take another look at this.
Absolutely, out of nowhere, Finn Balor, he could pick up those
extra painted teeth in the fifth row.
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] This goes back to what I said earlier,
Tyler Breeze wants people to know he's more than just paparazzi
and selfie sticks.
He's an accomplished superstar who can be NXT champion.
[Byron] Now, wait, wait, wait. Hold on.
So we used to be talking about earlier,
Tyler Breeze could get himself disqualified here.
[Rich] Why would he want to do that, Saxton?
He wants to be number one contender.
He's just looking for a little edge here.
[Byron] Oh, in the heat of battle, sometimes you do crazy things.
[Rich] And Tyler Breeze taking advantage of the invulnerable Finn Balor.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Got to love that aggression from Breeze.
[Rich] And again, Breeze has got to be careful,
cannot get himself disqualified here.
This is not a triple-threat matchup.
[Corey] Oh.
[Byron] So much for the beauty shot.
[Byron] Balor going for the double foot stomp. Look at this.
Tyler Breeze for the number-one contendership.
And again, a kick-out by Finn Balor.
-[Corey] Whoa, whoa. Close call. -[Byron] Whoa, hold on.
Rolled-up, Finn Balor for the victory.
[Byron] Trying to holding on to the turnbuckle.
[Rich] Beauty shot. [Corey] Beauty shot.
Tyler Breeze for the number-one contendership.
[Corey] Oh, you knew Tyler Breeze thought that was it.
Tyler Breeze thought he was headed to his next opportunity,
the challenge for the NXT championship.
[Rich] Tyler Breeze throwing a tantrum. This is not the time to do that.
[Corey] A brilliant maneuver by Finn Balor rolling out,
buying himself some time,
recovering as much as he can while Breeze
is throwing this little hissy fit.
[Byron] He better toss that hissy fit out the door in a hurry.
[Corey] There goes Breeze.
[Rich] Where did Balor go?
Whoa.
[Byron] There he is.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Smart move, Finn Balor,
lying in wait, picking his spot
and taking advantage on Tyler Breeze.
-Oh, my God. -[Byron] Oh, my god.
[Rich] What's he doing?
[Byron] Finn Balor, he is climbing on top of the entrance corner.
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] Finn Balor.
[Corey] Are you kidding me?
Wiping out Tyler Breeze.
[crowd chanting "NXT"]
[Byron] That's something a number one contender needs,
pull out all the stops, put your body on the line,
leave it all out on the table.
And now Balor
measuring Tyler Breeze.
[Corey] Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn better take notice.
[Rich] Big dropkick by Balor.
[Byron] Yeah, look where Finn is going.
[Rich] Balor to the top rope, here he comes, coup de grace,
from the number one contendership.
[crowd cheering]
[bell ringing]
[Rich] And Finn Balor has defeated Tyler Breeze.
[female announcer] Here is your winner,
Finn Balor.
[Corey] What a match.
[Rich] Finn Balor pulling out all the stops.
Your new number one contender to the NXT championship.
Finn Balor, kicking off,
TakeOver: Unstoppable in impressive fashion.
[Byron] The demon has prevailed.
[upbeat music playing]
[Corey] Let's take another look at this, look how innovative was that.
Finn Balor double stomp off the apron, that almost broke Tyler Breeze in half.
[Rich] Yeah, it didn't stop there.
Big dropkicks and Tyler Breeze to the outside
and then Balor's body had Breeze right where he wanted to.
[Byron] And Tyler Breeze turned him around, surprised him
with a supermodel kick, but the demon was able to overcome.
[Rich] Yeah, Tyler still was hanging there, and Tyler's got this legit--
There's the beauty shot.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] And watch when, when Finn Balor kicks out of this,
Tyler just loses.
[Corey] And that was the turning point of the matchup
from out of nowhere, Finn Balor,
luring Breeze to the outside.
[Corey] He attacked him from the shadows,
and now he attacks him from the sky.
The demon takes flight in NXT TakeOver: Unstoppable.
[Byron] What a moment, and it all led
to the coup de grace, Finn Balor.
[Rich] The new number one contender, take another look.
[Corey] Unbelievable.
[bell ringing]
[Corey] I tell you what, whether you're Kevin Owens,
whether you're Sami Zayn, that man is next in line.
Speaking of which, there he is.
[Rich] The NXT champion, Kevin Owens.
[upbeat music playing]
[Corey] What's going on in his mind?
[Rich] Of course, guys, the question is, will Owens be the champion
come the end of the night, or will it be Sami Zayn?
Who will Finn Balor go on to face?
[Corey] What a night it is then.
So far, here tonight, it's a star-studded night in Orlando, Florida now.
[Rich] You know what, Graves?
Isn't that one of the stars of Game of Thrones?
[Byron] That's "the mountain", that's Thor Bjornsson,
that's one of the strongest human beings on the planet earth,
and he's in the front row next to Stephanie McMahon, the stars are out.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] That says it all right there.
[Corey] We heard from Stephanie there in the pre-show,
it's extremely exciting to be here tonight at full sail for TakeOver Unstoppable,
but, guys, this is an impressive night, but what an impressive tour it was to NXT
heading up north, going on the road,
sold-out shows in Philadelphia and then Albany, New York.
[man 14] This is the start of something that's gonna be
so much bigger than you could ever imagine.
[upbeat music playing]
Now we get to show Philadelphia, NXT is taking over.
[man 15] Well, they're young, they're hungry, well NXT is where it's at.
We are so excited to show them what NXT can do, and why we are--
The hottest thing on the planet today.
The future is now, and it's gonna be awesome.
There's just something infectious about the atmosphere.
And it was the most amazing feeling I have ever experienced
in my whole life to come out and to hear that crowd.
[crowd cheering]
You come to Philly, you know what you're gonna get.
The greatest fans in the world are in Philly.
[crowd cheering]
[man 15] To earn the respect of something huge,
I think we did that tonight.
[crowd cheering]
There's been some lucky fans in Philadelphia, and now again in Albany.
I've never been to New York, and they're already loud,
they're already clapping.
Everybody's chanting all night long, I mean, there really wasn't a dull moment.
[crowd chanting "NXT"]
It's indescribable you have to be there to believe it and to see it.
And this is just awesome, awesome experience.
We'll definitely do it again.
I cannot wait for more.
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] Three sold-out events, NXT taking it on the road,
what a lot of fun.
["Respectful (Dana Brooke)" playing]
[crowd cheering]
♪ The kind mixed with the wicked ♪
♪ The will to fight until the end ♪
[bell ringing]
[female announcer] The following contest is a divas tag team match
scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first the team of Emma and Dana Brooke.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] This is a very compelling combination right here.
[Rich] The self-proclaimed total diva, Dana Brooke, and one of the most
popular divas in NXT history, Emma.
[Byron] Yeah, but they've got a tall order standing in front of them tonight.
[crowd cheering]
[female announcer] And their opponents, first from the queen city,
Charlotte.
[Byron] Lots of class, plenty of sass and a tactful player.
[upbeat music playing]
[crowd cheering]
-BAYLEY -BOW DOWN TO THE QUEEN!
[female announcer] And her tag team partner from San Jose California,
it's Bayley.
[Byron] Rich, you ought to get a couple of those inflatable
things through your front yard, and they look really nice next
to the pink flamingo.
[Rich] Well, I actually bought some yesterday.
[Byron] Why am I not surprised?
[Rich] And, of course, you're talking about the wacky way that [unintelligible]
[Byron] Sorry, I'm not fluent and nerd.
[Rich] There's the hug,
Bayley is a professional hugger and a professional best friend.
Did you guys know that?
[Byron] Well, Bayley wasn't hugging Emma a couple of weeks back,
Bayley and Emma had been at odds here over the last couple of months or so.
Emma perhaps, may be projecting some of her own struggles on to Bayley.
[Rich] Understandably, Emma was frustrated,
she went up to the main roster, maybe didn't find the success
she was looking for, but I don't why she felt
she was appropriate to teach Bayley.
Bayley is been doing just fine.
[Byron] I think Emma sees a lot of herself in Bayley,
she sees someone who-- In her words isn't
taking things seriously.
[bell ringing]
[Byron] Here on NXT, so Emma feels like it's her duty now
to straighten up Bayley a little bit.
[Corey] Meanwhile, Dana Brooke has been nothing short of boastful,
since arriving on the scene here at NXT.
Dana former fitness competitor was upset that Charlotte
was actually the one featured
in that tapout commercial.
[Rich] Well, listen, Dana Brooke is very--
has been very impressive since arriving here in NXT,
but she got to earn your stripes,
and Charlotte has been the queen bee around here for a long time.
Dana Brooke's' gonna have to beat her to prove herself.
[Byron] Well, Dana actually feels like she's stronger and more
athletic than Charlotte could ever be.
You told me it's her responsibility to let Charlotte
know she's gonna pass her by.
[Rich] Oh. Oh, man.
[Corey] Bayley and Charlotte getting off to a great start.
[Byron] Well, that's a whole lot easier said than done as we're seeing right now.
[Corey] I don't know if there's anyone in the business
that's stronger and more athletic than Charlotte.
[Byron] Oh.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Dana over to tag Emma in.
And this ought to be interesting, Bayley and Emma finally one-on-one here.
[Byron] Actually, Emma actually stole
Bayley's headband and teased her at one point.
I guess that was part of a wrestle.
[Rich] She's teaching her how to commit misdemeanors?
[Byron] What a best workout then.
[Rich] Now, look at Emma. Look at Emma using Dana Brooke as a shield.
[Corey] Oh. Wow.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] Bayley taking a detour.
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] Referee up to the five count, Bayley, heading back into the ring.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Oh.
[Byron] Bayley, well scouting everything but that opened it up for Emma.
[Corey] That's all it takes. That was solid teamwork.
A momentary lapse of concentration by Bayley,
and she paid for it.
[Byron] Emma trying to put her away.
You know, I kind of wonder what there is,
a little bit of bitterness there from Emma.
Well, maybe she's jealous of Bayley's success here
and trying to stop that growth by covering it as, well, I'm just trying to help you.
[Corey] Emma, again going for the victory and a kick-out by Bayley.
I mean, Emma definitely does bring the interesting perspective.
[Rich] Watch this, guys.
Yeah. Bayley trying to fend up Dana Brooke alone.
[Byron] Watch Emma. That was just a nasty looking.
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] And Emma in control here but,
Corey, agree or disagree,
Emma does bring an interesting perspective to be elite.
And you know, hugs, and handshakes, and high fives,
that's not gonna get you where you wanna be.
[Corey] Theoretically, it's a good point but it works well for Bayley.
Just because it didn't work for Emma, doesn't mean it can't work for Bayley.
Bayley's one of the hottest superstars in NXT.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] Emma reminds of that uncle that some people have that never
quite made or passed high school football and he wants to sit
there in Monday morning, quarterback, over time.
[Rich] Are you thinking of uncle Rico?
[Byron] I don't have an uncle Rico, Rich.
[Rich] Got to be at state.
[Byron] Good tags in and out here by Emma and Dana Brooke appeared
to be working pretty well here.
[Rich] That was the question coming into this match,
which team would actually jell better.
It means there's no secret. Yeah, there's a respect between
Charlotte and Bayley, but they're not best friends.
They're not gonna hangout and send Christmas cards to each other.
But this team--look Emma and Dana, seems to be really jelling.
What was that that just went flying off the top rope?
Is that Bayley's headband?
-[Corey] I feel like it might have been. -[Byron] It was.
[Corey] Oh.
[Byron] Emma-mite sandwich.
She told me she doesn't call it that anymore, Rich.
[Rich] Cover, trying to put Bayley away and a kick-out
[Byron] Oh, not too long ago, you know, Emma made it to the finals,
but they turned her in to crown the first ever NXT women's champion.
Of course, that title was won by paige.
But it shows you, look, Emma knows what she's doing,
inside and outside the ring.
[Corey] Just mocking Bayley with a little sarcastic hug.
[Byron] You know, a lot of people--
A lot of people accused Bayley of being gullible, being a little naive,
but everyone has their breaking point.
And I think Bayley's reached that when it comes to Emma.
[Corey] Emma better be careful.
Charlotte's all fired up. You can see it in her eyes.
[Rich] Oh.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] Bayley trying to turn things around.
Tag made by Dana Brooke. Bayley trying to get to Charlotte.
And here she comes.
[Corey] Here comes the former NXT women's champion.
[Byron] Oh.
Those patented flair chops.
[Corey] Oh.
[Rich] Look at Charlotte go.
[Corey] Oh!
[Byron] Charlotte connecting with a kick.
[Corey] Oh. Hold on.
[Byron] Charlotte's gonna cover her bases but--
[Rich] Dana Brooke taking advantage of the distraction.
[Corey] Once again, this chemistry between Dana Brooke and Emma
is reaping rewards in this matchup.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] Oh. Wow. Hold on.
[Rich] Oh, double DDT.
[Byron] Charlotte is all fired up.
[Rich] There's the reason why they call this woman "genetically superior."
[Corey] Charlotte trying to put away Emma, center of the ring.
[Rich] And Emma, getting the shoulder up to stay alive.
[Corey] Charlotte feels like she proudly carries a torch
for this NXT women's division.
She wants to put it on the map.
Not just herself, but every other diva that competes here.
[Byron] Stephanie McMahon saying earlier tonight on the TakeOver pre-show,
the NXT diva's revolutionizing things.
[Rich] Oh. Here comes Emma. Flying crossbody.
[Byron] No, no, no.
[Rich] And hold on. Charlotte.
[Byron] With the figure-four.
[crowd cheering]
-[Corey] Oh. Look at this. -[Byron] Emma might have this happen.
Look at Charlotte bridge.
[Corey] She calls it the figure eight. It's twice as good as her daddy's.
[Rich] Here comes Dana Brooke. Wait a minute, what's going on?
[Corey] Well, a miscommunication. Bayley to belly.
[Rich] That was creative.
[Byron] Whoa. Natural selection.
-[crowd] One, two, three. -[Byron] Charlotte.
[bell ringing]
[Byron] Able to put Emma away.
Taking advantage.
[female announcer] Here are your winners, Charlotte and Bayley.
[Rich] Things kind of broke down there a little bit.
But Charlotte,
using her experience, making the most of it.
Bayley and Charlotte take up the victory.
[Corey] Charlotte and Bayley don't have to be best friends.
But the truth, sometimes, you don't need friendship to win.
-[upbeat music playing] -[crowd cheering]
[Byron] And we get a hug.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] Charlotte and Bayley, taking up the victory in the NXT universe.
Loving it. But, guys, right now, we wanna take you back to Monday night
raw from three weeks ago, Sami Zayn, in his hometown
of Montreal with a tremendous opportunity.
WWE RAW 3 WEEKS AGO
[Byron] Yes. Sami Zayn answered the open call, answered the open
challenge with John Cena with the United States championship.
And as expected, Sami put up a fight.
But watch what happens here.
[Rich] The impact of Sami landing
and see you him favoring that left arm, the left shoulder.
And now, that's why there's so much question about what
condition Sami Zayn would be in,
in our main event against Kevin Owens for the NXT championship.
["Unstoppable" by Motionless In White playing]
[Rich] There is Sami Zayn, the former NXT champion looking for revenge
and he looks to regain the NXT championship from his former
best friend, Kevin Owens.
That's our main event tonight here in TakeOver.
[Corey] We wanna send this special thanks to Motionless In White
for the official theme song, "Unstoppable."
You can pick it up on iTunes, a little something coming up soon
called NXT loud, Motionless in White. Check it out.
OFFICIAL THEME
MOTIONLESS IN WHITE UNSTOPPABLE
AVAILABLE NOW ITUNES
[Rich] Take a look right here, there's the class of 2015.
Some of the newest signees here in NXT, the WWE performance center,
all hoping for an opportunity to highlight themselves here in TakeOver.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] And it's telling you, you think you've seen talents tonight?
There's always more, a lot around the corner here on NXT.
[Byron] The future is bright from all around the world.
The best in the world come to NXT.
[crowd cheering]
[heavy metal music playing]
[Rich] And speaking of which…
[bell ringing]
[female anouncer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, from Detroit,
Michigan, and 295 pounds, Rhino.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] The man beast.
Guys, we wanna take you back to what happened last week here
in NXT after being called down by Rhino.
Baron Corbin gave the man beast the definitive response.
[crowd cheering]
Are we gonna do this or what?
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] And from there, just complete chaos last week,
the locker room security, trying to pull these two apart.
Can you imagine when they finally go nose-to-nose here
tonight at TakeOver?
[Rich] Now, there's something we're gonna see at the moment
but I'm thoroughly excited that we don't have to wait much longer
to see Baron Corbin and Rhino.
[Corey] Can there be [unintelligible] Gores with Baron Corbin's name on it?
We're gonna find out in a few minutes.
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] Rhino goading everyone in sight.
And look at him.
[Corey] Intensity personified right there.
[Byron] Oh, he's ready all right.
[crowd cheering]
[Music]
[female announcer] And his opponent from Kansas city,
weighing 275 pounds, Baron Corbin.
[Rich] Guys, take a look at Baron Corbin, NXT's lone wolf.
One of the most impressive young superstars we've had in some time.
He's known for decimating his opponents in short order,
but he hasn't been able to get it done with Rhino.
[heavy metal music playing]
[Byron] The silent confidence that Baron Corbin carries with him
and Corbin arguably has the most impressive win-loss record here on NXT.
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] But he's going against a man
who was a former ECW champion or former United States champion,
[bell ringing]
former hardcore champion.
Think about this, after 20 years in this industry, Rhino said,
"I wanna be here to revitalize my career."
[Corey] As I talked to Baron Corbin earlier today,
he said this is all about him being basically offended,
Rhino referred to Corbin as one of the most dominant forces in NXT.
Corbin said he is the only dominant force in NXT.
[Byron] No doubt, two of the baddest men here at NXT,
a huge challenge for the blue-chipper Baron Corbin
against an established veteran such as Rhino.
And definitely a test for Rhino, does he still have it?
[Corey] I love the fact that Rhino-- He's the one who wanted Baron Corbin.
He went knocking on the door the big bad wolf kicked it open.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] He was the little red hood.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] Rhino just knocked Corbin Silly.
[Rich] He knocked him out of the ring.
[Byron] Vicious clothesline.
[Corey] There are not too many men on the NXT locker room powerful
enough to knock a guy the size of Corbin around like this.
Rhino's definitely one of them.
[Byron] We expected this to be a brawl.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Oh, this is not gonna be a technical masterpiece,
this is gonna be smash mouth in your face.
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] Oh.
[crowd chanting "Let's go Rhino, let's go Corbin]
[Corey] Two bulldozers colliding.
-[Rich] Oh, my goodness. -[Byron] Wow.
Corbin sending Rhino down hard to the floor.
[Corey] That was great ring awareness by Corbin.
It's kind of nasty.
What a nasty thing just to shove him off the top rope but it was effective.
[Byron] What did I just said in a bit, you have to expect that in this match.
These two wanna hurt each other.
[Corey] Oh.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] Sending Rhino into the ring apron back first.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] It doesn't sound like the NXT universe's too fond of Baron Corbin
but I can assure you, he doesn't care.
[Byron] Well, you know him better than anybody,
I'd imagine that just fires him up, gets him motivated.
[Rich] He doesn't pay any mind. He wants to prove people wrong,
that's fine, if they wanna cheer him, cool.
He's there to be dominant and make money and win titles.
[Byron] Corbin may not acknowledge it, but I think deep down inside…
He is seeming, he is salivating at the thought
that he could put away Rhino with everything he brings
to the table and have that on your resume.
[Rich] Take a look at this earlier, Rhino on the top rope, Corey.
[Corey] Great ring awareness by Baron Corbin,
that's how you get rid of a Rhino.
[Byron] There is not many men who walk in this planet
who can manhandle Rhino the way Baron Corbin is right now.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] I think the ring just moved a couple of inches.
Baron Corbin for the victory trying to put away Rhino.
[Byron] But then able to kick out.
[Rich] Now, Corbin just pummeling away.
[Byron] Here's the other thing you got to think about,
Corbin's not used to having someone pulling him out.
I mean there's a locker room of guys who when the thought
of having to face Corbin comes up,
they look the other way.
[Rich] Well, Rhino able to side step the oncoming Corbin.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] Look at this, look at this, Corbin, unleashing on Rhino.
[Rich] This is what it's gonna take to beat the man beast, just being relentless.
-[Byron] Look at Corbin. -[Rich] Corbin's got to be careful here.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] He's got to be careful not to get himself disqualified
but that is the exact right strategy to take here.
You got a guy as dominant, as dangerous as Rhino,
you do not let up, you do not take your foot off the gas if you're Baron Corbin.
[Byron] I think this goes to the points you brought up earlier Corey,
you said things aren't-- facing Baron Corbin, I think they are.
I think Corbin's got a little emotional about this match.
[Rich] This isn't just any opponent, this isn't just any challenge.
[Byron] Corbin might have Rhino exactly where he needs him.
[Rich] Hook to the leg.
Corbin for the victory and again, a kick-out by Rhino.
[Corey] In many ways,
you could say this is the most important match of Baron Corbin's career.
[Byron] You could say the same thing for Rhino.
This could be the last match, the next step in the rebirth
of his career since he got to NXT.
[Rich] You're absolutely right.
[crowd chanting "Let's go Rhino, let's go Corbin"]
[Corey] It's a great strategy by Corbin.
When was the last time you saw him just grab a strong hold
and try to wear somebody down?
He never really had to.
[Corey] He's always make quick work of everybody.
[Corey] Still a lot of fight left in Rhino but.
[Byron] Corbin looking pretty impressive.
-[Rich] Oh. -[Byron] Oh.
Who got the worst to that?
[Corey] They both did.
[Byron] Playing field is even.
This could come down to which one of these monsters gets to their feet first.
Three.
[Corey] Nobody's moving yet.
Four.
[Byron] Shake off the cobwebs.
Five, six.
[Rich] Referee up to six here.
Seven,
eight.
[Rich] Rhino, to grab the ropes.
Corbin up at pretty much the same time.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] This brawl continues.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] It's like that little breather might have revitalized the man beast.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] Oh.
[Corey] I think you're right.
[crowd cheering]
-[Rich] Here comes Rhino. -[Byron] Oh.
[Rich] Great counter by Corbin, he knew what Rhino was going before
he was able to stop him.
[Rich] Yeah. You could tell both of these guys have spent their--
They're taking everything out of each other.
[Byron] Rhino going for that fallaway slam here--woah.
[Rich] Oh, it's got to be, my goodness, spine buster, spine buster.
That's gonna be a…
Somehow, Corbin able to power up.
[Corey] You brought up the good points earlier, Rich.
[Rich] This is unchartered territory for Baron Corbin.
He's not used to these longer matches.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] He's faring it pretty well if I do say so, myself.
[Byron] NXT universe…
…getting behind Rhino, you could hear them chanting for the gore.
Oh.
[Rich] Not just enough of that.
[Corey] Just enough to throw Corbin a third of the way across the ring.
[Byron] We know what comes next, guys.
[Corey] Corbin is hurting.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] This could be it for Baron Corbin.
[Rich] What a counter.
I thought for sure, Corbin was done.
-[Byron] Could it be-- No way. -[Rich] No, no, no, no, no.
Corbin connected end of days.
[crowd] One, two, three.
[bell ringing]
[crowd cheering]
[female announcer] Here is your winner, Baron Corbin.
[Corey] And the Rhino has just gone extinct,
courtesy of "the lone wolf" Baron Corbin getting it done.
[Byron] Rhino came knocking on the door and Baron Corbin answered emphatically.
[Rich] What a war.
[Byron] We knew this could be an all-out brawl.
[Rich] We thought that might have end a big spine buster by Rhino.
Corbin, kicking out, staying alive.
And with Corey graves, this could have been bad news.
[Byron] That clothesline out of nowhere took just enough out of Rhino
so Rhino could meet the end of days.
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] Three hundred pound Rhino, delivering end of days.
[bell ringing]
[Byron] Baron Corbin on Rhino I should say.
[Rich] What an impressive victory for Baron Corbin.
And gentlemen, as we said earlier, this could have been one of the most
important matches in the young career of Baron Corbin.
[Byron] I think it was. I don't think there's any question about it.
Baron Corbin needed this win.
He needed it for himself and I think in a lot of ways,
he needed it for the entire NXT universe to prove,
"I know what I'm doing, I'm capable, and I could climb that ladder."
Well, right now we want to take you back to what happened
on Monday night raw, if you missed it, you know you missed
quite an impressive moment.
Kevin Owens, the NXT champion has been nothing but brash
since debuting here on NXT but perhaps
the most brash moment came this past Monday night.
When it comes to your little US open challenge,
my answer is no.
But trust me, you and I, we are going to fight,
but it's gonna be on my terms, not yours.
And if you think,
that you have me all figured out, you're gonna realize…
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] Kevin Owens with a cheap shot on John Cena with--
Connect with a pop-up powerbomb.
[Corey] Yeah, it's just surreal to see this.
And watch what Kevin Owens does next.
The United States title on the ground, steps on the United States title,
steps on the legacy of every United States champion
and hoists up the NXT championship.
[Byron] And there is the NXT champion in [unintelligible]
for his matchup tonight with the championship on the line
against Sami Zayn.
Excuse me, Kevin. I'm really sorry about you,
I know it's a big day…
But then you did it anyway.
You're sorry but you still love me.
That's, that nice.
I know it's big day for you but you've also had a pretty big week
and I just wanna get your thoughts on everything that's happened.
Are you referring to NXT taking over Philadelphia
and Albany last weekend where I had not one, not two, but three
successful title defenses?
-You're talking about that, yeah? -Yeah, exactly.
Probably also Monday night when I showed up on raw
and shocked the world not by answering John Cena's little
open challenge but by dropping him where he stood
for trying to take credit for the injury that I caused Sami Zayn.
-Right? -Right.
You know when I was on raw, I made sure to show John Cena that
this is the real price by stepping on the US title.
So I guess you're right, Greg.
It was a pretty big week.
You know what? Tonight's going to be the culmination of that week
because if you think Sami Zayn is going to take this away from me
and my family, well,
I guess, I have a bit of veteran advice for Sami.
He shouldn't show up tonight
because if he does, I promise,
it's the last time anyone will ever see…
…Sami Zayn.
-Now leave. -Okay, thank you.
[Corey] Kevin Owens is focused.
Was there any doubt the NXT championship means more to him
than his family?
-[music playing] -[crowd cheering]
[Byron] Oh, man.
[Rich] What? Oh, good.
[crowd cheering]
[pop music playing]
ENZO AMORE & COLIN CASSADY
My name is Enzo Amore
and I am a certified G,
and a bona fide stud.
And you can't teach that.
And this right here, this is Big Cass, and he's seven-foot tall
and you can't teach that.
And this right here, this is Carmella and she's hot as hell
and you can't teach that.
AND YOU CAN'T TEACH THAT!
Badaboom, realest guys in the room.
How you doin'?
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] I love these guys. How you doin'?
Is that good? I'm fine with Carmella.
I can't say much for the other two.
Well, that's not very too hard.
[Rich] Saxton, the last time you saw a girl like that, you woke up.
And as for team thought now,
tonight, you're taken in hell
because me and Big Cass got a bounty on those titles.
[crowd cheering]
Bounty.
And the quick-a think-a pick
a rope-a ain't gonna be able to pick you up when we lay you down.
[crowd cheering]
Because tonight, we become,
the new NXT tag team champions.
[crowd cheering]
And as for you Blake and Murphy, well there's only one word
to describe you and I'm gonna…
…blow up it for you.
S-A-W-F-T.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] Could you imagine if the NXT tag team champions,
what kind of role models for kids are they?
They can't even spell basic second grade words properly.
[Corey] Well, at least they teach well.
[electronic music playing]
[crowd cheering]
BLAKE & MURPHY
[female announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall
and it is for NXT tag team championship.
Making their way to the ring at a combined weight of 465 pounds,
they're the NXT tag team champions, Blake and Murphy.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] Blake and Murphy came from out of nowhere to capture
the NXT championships.
But right now we want to show you what happened two weeks ago right here on NXT.
Enzo and Cass, the number one contenders, they were scheduled
for a matchup but they never made it down to the ring.
[Corey] Now, here's why.
[woman 3] Stop it. Guys, leave him alone. No. Stop it.
[Corey] Blake and Murphy attacking Enzo and Cass backstage.
-[woman 3] Don't. No, no, no. -Enzo and Cass spend so much
time running their mouths.
Blake and Murphy do their talking with their fists.
And they end backstage then send a strong message…
[woman 3] Are you serious?
…to Enzo and Cass that they are not to be messed with.
[Byron] I don't think it was talking with their fists,
I think it was desperation to get rid of your competition.
[Rich] You're right there and that's what it's all about,
the NXT tag team championship,
there's the champions, Blake and Murphy.
Murphy on right, Blake on the left.
-Enzo Amore, Colin Cassidy. -[bell ringing]
[Rich] Collin Cassidy, the big seven-footer.
[Byron] Well, it's really interesting when you look at Blake and Murphy,
the tag team champions for a long time.
These guys are just trying to get on the map.
Just trying to get attention from the decision makers
and when they had the opportunity to their credit, they made the best of it.
But now, it seems like…
[Rich] Whoa, Enzo…
[Byron] It seems like they feel a little threatened.
-[Rich] Oh. -[Byron] Oh, man.
-[Rich] Crossbody for the titles. -[Byron] The impact on that.
[Corey] Of course, Blake and Murphy had been busy.
[Rich] Oh, look at that, what a drop kick by Enzo, wow.
Again, for the championship, is this enough?
[Corey] Here's the concern now, if you're Enzo and Cass,
you got to keep your emotions in check.
This is the first time we've seen these two in two weeks
ever since that attack.
And the thing is, if this goes out of hand, they're not gonna
walk out of here as the tag team champions.
[Byron] And Corey, Carmella's been in the thick of this whole battle
between Enzo and Cass, and Blake and Murphy.
[Rich] Here comes big Cass.
[Corey] And Carmella's been in the middle of it because
Blake and Murphy wanted to treat her right,
wanted to treat her like a proper women…
Woman instead of these two goofballs,
Enzo and Cass.
[Byron] It's like me owing you money
but instead I decide to mow your lawn
and buy you ice cream to try to pay you back.
[Rich] Enzo starting off.
It looked like Blake and Murphy wanted to target Enzo.
[Corey] Wow.
[Byron] Uh-oh.
[Rich] Hey, you don't seem too thrilled to see big Cass in there.
[Byron] He didn't move on that chop, okay?
[Corey] Big Cass is almost seven-feet tall.
Again television does not do this man justice.
[Rich] One straight by Cass but what a quick counter.
[Corey] Yeah, there's your counter.
There goes-- Wow, there goes Murphy,
clear across the ring.
[crowd cheering]
-[Byron] Whoa, man. -[Corey] What a right hand.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] Cass for the championships.
And a kick-out.
[Corey] Enzo and Cass becoming the number one contenders after
defeating the former NXT tag team champs, the Lucha Dragons
a couple months back.
[Rich] Yeah, as soon as Blake and Murphy saw that, they went into protect mode.
-Oh. -[Byron] Oh.
[Corey] Targeted Carmella, giving her flowers,
flirting with Carmella, all trying to get in the head of Enzo and Cass.
Here comes Enzo, flying crossbody for the championships and again,
a kick-out.
[Byron] Enzo's like high-speed fireball.
[Rich] Well, hold on.
Blake going after Enzo.
Enzo turned his head for a split second.
[Corey] That's all it takes when you've got a tag team machine
as well-oiled as Blake and Murphy.
Now, watch the tag team champs again, using the numbers game to their advantage.
[Byron] It seems like Blake and Murphy had been a little--
Hold on here, cover chance going for the win…
[Rich] A bit of little obsessed…
trying to prove to the world that, you know,
they are really tag team champions,
that they deserve to be tag team champions.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] I just wonder if they
honestly believe inside that they're worthy.
[Rich] Why would you not believe it?
These guys have been the NXT tag team champions.
They've been dominant, they've been impressive,
they get better and better every time they go to the ring.
[Byron] You're so confident that you deserve to be tag team champions,
why do you have to resort to things, like, going after Carmella, trying to flirt
with Carmella to throw off your opponents?
[Corey] Why do two grown men come to the ring ponytails in their hair?
Because they can.
[Byron] I actually like the ponytails, man.
[Corey] I'm sure you do.
[referee] Man, come on. I saw the hair.
[Rich] And it looks like Blake and Murphy trying to isolate Enzo.
Smart strategy on the part of the champs?
[Corey] Absolutely.
You got to keep the big man out of the ring and do your damage
to this weasel from New Jersey.
[Byron] A weasel from New Jersey, how flattering.
I drove down the New Jersey turnpike on Sunday night,
I needed a tetanus shot.
[crowd cheering]
-[Rich] What a way to be unbiased, Corey. -[Corey] Yeah.
I don't get paid to be unbiased.
I get paid to call it like I see it.
-[Byron] You're lucky you get paid. -[Corey] That's true.
[Rich] That's Murphy grinding Enzo.
Look at Cass anxious to get back into this matchup.
Urgency on the part of both teams here.
Like you said Byron, Blake and Murphy trying to prove
that they deserve to be tag team champions but what about Enzo and Cass?
Those were elder statements here.
[Byron] You can hear from the reaction of the NXT universe
when these guys come out.
They love Enzo and Cass and they know all their catchphrases.
-Oh. -[Rich] Oh.
[Byron] Or buy their merchandise but that hasn't been enough for these two.
The one thing that's eluded them for two years,
the one thing they have prayed for this tag team title.
[Corey] I told you before Saxton,
popularity doesn't win championships, catchphrases don't win titles.
[Byron] That was my point.
[referee] Tag!
[Rich] Again targeting Enzo.
[Byron] A little abdominal stretch.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Blake has it planted.
[Byron] Wesley Blake might tear Enzo Amore in half right now.
Blake and Murphy, two of the strongest individuals in NXT.
I've seen these guys in the gym at the performance center,
they never cease to amaze me.
They get stronger and stronger.
[Rich] Well, Enzo…
[Corey] Enzo never stops fighting.
[Byron] When he stops clawing and trying to create an opening.
[Corey] I don't think Enzo even knows where he is right now.
I know he's gonna make that tag.
-[Byron] I think. -[Corey] Oh.
[Byron] Smart move.
-Oh, no. -[Corey] Oh, wait a minute.
Uh-oh, uh-oh. Oh, that's gonna be enough.
[Byron] That's it.
[Rich] Cover, the chance for the victory, and somehow Enzo--
And the kick-out.
[Byron] Almost still tag team champions.
[Corey] That's what I meant.
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] Take another look.
What team work by Blake and Murphy.
[Byron] Delivering those two knees to the upper back.
[Rich] I got to give credit to Enzo Amore for being able to kick-out of that.
I mean that was impressive.
[Corey] Oh, look at Enzo's body. I mean he's limp right now.
[Rich] This is a very dangerous spot for Enzo.
[Byron] Look at the smirk on buddy Murphy's face.
He's enjoying what he's doing right now.
[Corey] You mean he got a smirk at Carmella.
[Rich] And Enzo, with his last bit of strength,
see him there holding on to the top rope,
and now started to fight back.
Tag team title is--
[Byron] Oh. What a DDT, flying DDT.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] Enzo's got to make the tag.
[Corey] Enzo Amore doesn't have the best technique but, he is scrappy.
He is a fighter. Watch this.
Through the sky.
The same guy you see getting the fights when he's 15 years old
playing pickup basketball game.
Murphy and a tag to Blake, and here comes Cass.
[Corey] Well, this is what Blake and Murphy did not want to happen.
You can't let the big guy get fired up, get on the roll.
-[Byron] Oh. -[Corey] Yeah?
-[Rich] Oh, big boot. -[Byron] Nice counter.
[Byron] Murphy able to hang on to the top rope, and another big boot.
[Rich] See you, Murph.
[Byron] And the tag team champs are in trouble.
[crowd] S-A-W-F-T, sawft.
-[Rich] Empire elbow, for the title. -[crowd] One, two…
[Corey] Oh.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Blake and Murphy almost slipped their tag--
felt their tag title slipping away.
[Rich] Whoa.
My goodness.
[Byron] And…
[Corey] Oh, you know what might be coming.
[Rich] What's he doing? [Byron] He can barely stand up.
[Corey] What is this?
[Corey] What is Cass thinking?
You got Enzo, who's barely conscious and you're gonna put him on the top rope.
[Byron] Yeah, I agree with you, Graves, I don't know about this strategy.
[Rich] Cass getting set to launch Enzo off the top rope.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] What…
It's Alexa Bliss.
[Corey] What's she doing-- What was that for?
[Byron] Well, Blake and Murphy
cost Carmella a match a couple of weeks back.
[Corey] What is going on here?
[Byron] Murphy just super kicked Cass in the side of the head. What's going on?
[Rich] Well, referee is distracted. Wait a minute.
Alexa Bliss grabbing, holding Enzo from the top rope.
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] Here's the cover.
-[bell ringing] -[Byron] Blake and Murphy retain.
[upbeat music playing]
[female announcer] Here are your winners and still the NXT tag team champions,
Blake and Murphy.
[Byron] What just happened here?
[Rich] Blake and Murphy just
retained their NXT tag team championships with a little help.
I guess if Carmella didn't wanted to be the [unintelligible]
[Corey] A little?
[Rich] …Alexa Bliss could gladly be it.
[Byron] They better give those titles to Alex Bliss.
[Corey] Blake and Murphy, distracted Carmella last week in a matchup
against Alexa Bliss, well, maybe some payback right here.
But look at this, look at Enzo Amore, what a move.
A DDT off of the top rope
and Enzo and Cass were flying.
[Byron] And Colin Cassady, you knew he sensed it,
you know he felt it.
But this stopped all the momentum. Watch this.
Alexa Bliss of all people
going after Carmella, and she wasn't done there,
she goes after Enzo who's on the top rope.
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] Enzo and Cass appear to be on their way to capturing the NXT
tag team championships.
[bell ringing]
[Byron] I figured these guys are desperate but are you kidding me?
[Corey] What do you mean desperate? Desperate?
They're brilliant.
They needed to retain their tag team championships,
they did just that, and they're walking out with Alexa Bliss.
[Byron] [unintellgibile] What they are.
[Corey] Yeah, congratulations, guys.
[Rich] And what a night it has been so far and, you know, guys, take a look here.
Eva Marie, one of the stars of total divas in attendance here
tonight for TakeOver: Unstoppable.
[Byron] If you can get her seats next to us.
[Corey] How about next to me?
What a night it has been here in Orlando, Florida,
here on the WWE network and we wanna welcome all of our new
subscribers here and as well as our long-term fans here,
what a night it is has been so far forward.
If this is your first time, you're finally finding out
what 1.3 million subscribers already know NXT is taking over.
Byron, new episodes every Wednesday night.
Every Wednesday night, it's a night to be, it's a place to be, it's NXT.
That's kind of rhyme.
Well, coming up next, there's still a lot more to get to,
but up next, two of the brightest stars in the Divas division,
for the women's division here in NXT getting set to go one-on-one
with the championship on the line, Becky Lynch,
challenger, against "The Boss", Sasha Banks.
Maybe you need look at yourself in the mirror and ask yourself,
"what do you need to do to make it to top."
[upbeat music playing]
[Rich] Sasha Banks is clearly been looking for allies
and apparently has found one here with Becky Lynch.
[Corey] It's an alliance, it is not a friendship.
It is all about business.
Sasha Banks opened my eyes
what it takes to get to the next level of NXT.
[Sasha] And I am aligning myself
with somebody who's gonna help me get to the top.
[commentator] Whatever Sasha Banks is preaching to Becky Lynch
is obviously starting to work.
If I were you, I would be watching your own backseat right now.
Oh.
[upbeat music stops playing]
[Rich] Fatal 4-way matchup.
[Corey] I believe this is a master plan falling into place for Sasha tonight.
[Byron] Becky Lynch has certainly improved here in the recent month.
She's found something inside of her, an aggression that she may be
was lacking in the past.
[Rich] Working together here early on, look at that, Charlotte going back first.
[Corey] This is the alliance I spoke of right now.
[Corey] Well, look at this. [Byron] Oh.
[Rich] But they can't pin them together.
[Corey] Where's your alliance at?
[commentator] And there it goes.
Oh.
[Byron] Sasha Banks gonna breaking up, aligning on Charlotte and Becky.
[Rich] Oh. [Corey] Look at that.
[Byron] Now kicking Becky back out of the outside.
Look at this, cover, and that's it.
[Rich] That's it. [Corey] The boss.
[Byron] We have a new women's champion.
I came from Ireland for one reason and one reason only,
and that is to become the NXT women's champion.
[Byron] Wait a minute. My goodness.
Becky Lynch as the new number one contender.
Now my former friend, Becky,
wants to challenge me for my NXT Women's championship?
I can make everybody forget about you.
I did not come here to take part.
I came here to take over.
Since my change in attitude, I have been undefeated,
unstoppable.
["Unstoppable" playing]
[Byron] That's how you make a statement, like a boss.
[Byron] And here a statement for you. Becky's turning it around.
[Corey] There's gonna be no one to hold these two ladies back at TakeOver.
[crowd cheering]
[upbeat music playing]
NXT UNSTOPPABLE BECKY LYNCH
[Rich] There is the challenger, Becky Lynch, and guys,
a little bit different look for Becky.
[Byron] What is she thinking, this is an H.G. Wells novel?
Or this is a steampunk night at wholesale?
[Rich] This is Becky's night.
This is the dream of a 15-year-old girl who travelled to Canada,
travelled to Japan, travelled at England, to learn her craft.
The girl who worked as a stuntwoman, a flight attendant,
all for this moment right here live at NXT TakeOver: Unstoppable
to be NXT women's champion.
[Byron] Becky told me earlier today she's ready to take flight.
That goggles represent…
…that new attitude.
[Corey] That may be [unintelligible]
[crowd cheering]
SASHA THE BOSS
[Rich] Saxton, you wanna talk about living your dreams,
Sasha Banks is living her dream as NXT
women's champion and she has no plans on slowing down.
[Byron] Yeah, she's brash, arrogant…
[Corey] Self-absorbed.
[Byron] …she's confident, she's beautiful, she's talented,
I can go on for days.
[Corey] Well, at the end of the day, no matter how you feel
about that woman, she is the champion.
[Rich] Well, the challenger [unintelligible]
On the fatal 4-way at TakeOver: Rival with Sasha Banks [unintelligible]
The championship that night--
Or was an alliance between Becky and Sasha fractured from there?
[Corey] It seems like Becky Lynch was there but Sasha's dreams
[unintelligible]
Becky expressed her interest in becoming champion,
that partnership came to an end.
[Byron] Becky always said it is an alliance not a friendship.
[unintelligible]
The number one contendership with the triple threat match
a couple of weeks back.
[crowd chanting "Sasha"]
[bell ringing]
The following contest is scheduled for one fall
and it is for the NXT women's championship.
[crowd cheering]
Introducing first the challenger, from Dublin, Ireland, Becky Lynch.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Did you see the fifth element, Rich?
[crowd chanting "Becky"]
And her opponent, from Boston, Massachusetts,
she's the NXT women's champion, Sasha Banks.
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] What are you talking about, the fifth element?
[Corey] Just a question, just reminded me of something.
[Rich] Oh, here we go, guys. This is a huge matchup.
The NXT women's championship on the line.
[Corey] And Becky told earlier on today, she's tired of wearing
the Jersey of the other team.
Tired of coming off the bench.
She must have been in the starting lineup and that starting lineup means
that ultimate prize of being women's champion.
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] Challenger on your right with the fiery red hair.
Champion, Sasha Banks, with the boss on the back of her trunks.
Let's talk about what happened at the contract sign up for this match.
Becky Lynch made the champion tap out.
[Byron] Absolutely right.
There aren't too many divas or people in the planet
that could say that about Sasha Banks.
Becky Lynch has all the talent in the world on the ring.
[Rich] Oh, well, there's some of that talent.
Well, Becky, look at this, for the championship.
One, two…
[Rich] Sasha turns it quickly around. Look at this.
Cover after cover of-- What a bridge.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Just jockeying for position.
[Rich] We have seen some tremendous matches…
[Corey] Oh, oh.
[Byron] Cover, Becky Lynch for the title.
[Rich] And again, the champion able to kick out.
[Corey] And remember this, you know,
it's a one-on-one matchup which means the champion has advantage here.
Becky Lynch has got to-- If she wants to walk out of here
as NXT women's champion, she's got to win by pinfall or submission.
In other words, Becky has to beat Sasha, Sasha doesn't have to beat Becky.
[Rich] Sasha, going for the cover and she's able to bridge out.
Oh, wow.
[Corey] See a lot of new offense here from Becky Lynch.
[Byron] That was really impressive now.
[Rich] Oh, hold on. Becky going for the arm bar.
This is how she made the champ tap out and--
Look at Sasha scurry away to the ropes.
[Corey] Smart move by the champ.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] Here's something else really interesting.
Becky Lynch has said,
"I still respect Sasha. I still think she's an exceptional character."
But if you go on the other side of the corner and you talk to Sasha?
I don't she think she respects Becky Lynch at all.
Again working on the arm.
[Rich] Wow. Becky Lynch has apparently hit her target.
Hey, get out in the corner. Back it up. That's enough.
One, two, three.
[Rich] As we said before, we have seen some tremendous matches
here in the NXT women's division.
[Corey] Oh. That's a cheap shot.
I'm off.
[Corey] And this one has all the makings to…
[Byron] That was a great [unintelligible]
[Corey] Look at Becky here.
[Rich] Oh. [Byron] Oh, man.
[Rich] My goodness.
[Byron] We're talking about how innovative Becky Lynch
was but how about that from the boss.
That's why you're the woman's champion.
[Corey] Yeah, there's very little substitute for experience
and Sasha Banks has it.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] Listen, at the end of the day, Sasha--
we'll take another look at this real quick.
This was beautiful, catching the foot of Lynch.
[Rich] I don't know if I call it beautiful.
It was beautiful to me.
As I started to say, Sasha Banks taught Becky Lynch how to win.
[Corey] Sasha for the victory to put
Becky Lynch away and a kick-out.
[Rich] Sasha didn't…
[Byron] She makes it seem like Becky doesn't know how to tie her own
shoes until she met Sasha Banks.
Becky wanted to do this since she was 15 years old. She's been around.
She's got experience. Was it enhanced by Sasha? Yes.
But there's still skill set that Becky Lynch maybe has
that Sasha Banks hasn't seen.
[referee] Sasha, not the hair, come on, girl.
[Byron] Uh-oh.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] And here's that disrespect.
[Rich] Mocking Becky Lynch.
Oh, no, oh, no.
[Rich] Sasha trying to turn the tables going after the left arm of Becky.
[Corey] And that could really severely change the strategy
of Becky Lynch in this match.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] How about that?
[Rich] Yeah, making fun of the…
[Byron] She does it better anyway.
[Rich] …the entrance of Becky Lynch.
[Corey] I told you she was arrogant.
[Byron] Whoa, hold on, Becky for the title
and it turned things around in the chain.
[Corey] Oh.
[Rich] Sasha Banks, for the victory, and again, a kick-out by Lynch.
[Byron] I'll give you some insight into the mind of Sasha Banks.
Sasha actually said that she sees herself as better,
better than the fabulous Moolah, one of the greatest female competitors
we've ever seen in this industry, having Sasha thinks she's ahead in that.
[Corey] Can we just talk about why Sasha Banks is so elite?
Did you see?
She made the cover, Becky Lynch kicked out and Sasha kept hold
of those arms of Becky Lynch.
That is amazing strategy. That is a veteran maneuver by Sasha Banks.
[Rich] Great strength by Lynch though, getting back to her feet.
Oh, no.
[Corey] And still holding on.
[Rich] Trying to force Becky Lynch to submit.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] Oh, look at that.
[Corey] That will show her something new, like, hanging in there, not giving up.
[Rich] Sasha continuing the-- keep that straitjacket maneuver locked in.
Well-placed foot to the back.
For even, you have to be impressed by Becky Lynch.
[Corey] Absolutely. I've said it over and over again.
In the ring, Becky Lynch is absolutely talented.
But personally, we don't get along but I mean,
I will take anything away for her in-ring ability.
And the fact that she's been able to withstand the boss
for this long is impressive itself.
[Byron] Look at the fact here that Sasha's still holding on despite
Becky trying to create some separation.
[Corey] There you go.
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] Becky trying to find an opening.
[Byron Oh. [Corey] Oh, no.
[Byron] Here it comes.
[Rich] Becky knows what's coming. She's trying to hold on.
Look at her hanging on to the ropes.
Oh, no.
[Byron] To the arm.
[Rich] Cover, Sasha Banks trying to put Becky Lynch away.
One, two…
[Rich] Now gets the shoulders down and a power out.
[Byron] I respect Becky. I respect what she's trying to do.
I respect her dream but Becky is getting a harsh reality
and what it is to compete against the elite.
And the elite right now in NXT in this women's division is Sasha Banks.
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] Oh, my gosh.
Look at the agony on the face of Becky Lynch.
I don't know far back she's bending that--
[Byron] Oh, my gosh. [Corey] You can't do that.
[Byron] Oh, no.
[Rich] She's got to tap. [Corey] Oh, my God.
[Byron] She's gonna break Becky's arm.
[Corey] That was hard to watch.
One, two…
[Rich] Cover.
[Corey] Oh, no.
Sasha Banks wants to retain that NXT women's championship at all cost.
[Byron] Looks like she wants… [Rich] She is relentless.
She is brutal right now and this is awesome.
[Byron] Looks like she wants to rip out the arm of Becky Lynch.
[Corey] I honestly don't know how much more
Becky Lynch can-- Hold on.
Becky Lynch can withstand of this…
[Byron] Look at Sasha, just…
[Rich] Oh, this is getting kind of hard to watch.
[Corey] Welcome to the big leagues, Becky Lynch.
[Byron] Becky might have no choice but to submit.
[Rich] She wants to battle another day, it might be a wise decision.
Sasha Banks isn't gonna stop. No one's gonna stop Sasha Banks.
[Byron] Well, you got to understand something.
You may never get this opportunity again in your career.
Becky may never have this chance to prove herself,
to prove that she can win the NXT women's championship.
-[Corey] Hold on. -[Rich] Hold on, Becky Lynch
able to reverse but Sasha right back into it.
[Corey] It's an unfortunate fact in life, Saxton.
Not everybody gets a trophy. Not everybody gets to be champion.
[Byron] Well, Becky is still fighting for hers.
[Rich] I hear Sasha Banks yelling at Becky Lynch,
"Give up or I'm gonna break your arm."
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting "Let's go Becky! Sasha, Sasha!"]
[Corey] I can't imagine Becky…
[Rich] And again, Becky. Becky reversing, cover.
[Corey] Whoa, whoa, whoa, look at the strength.
-Look at the strength. -[Rich] Oh, my God.
You got to be kidding me.
Wow.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] Guys, that is passion.
That is desire from a woman who is fighting with virtually one arm
but she wants to be champion that much, that bad.
[Corey] You've got to be impressed with this.
Look at this power by Becky Lynch, able to pick the boss up over her head
and unceremoniously gave her a ride.
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] And after all the punishment that Becky Lynch is taking,
to be able to somehow pull off that maneuver.
[Corey] And somehow be fighting out,
like you said Byron, though essentially one good arm.
[Byron] At the end of the floor, one arm looks pretty effective.
[Rich] The women's title is on the line, Sasha Banks defending
the championship but Becky Lynch getting fired up.
Here she goes from the top rope.
Becky Lynch delivering a dropkick.
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] For the title, new champion here, a kick-out by Sasha Banks.
[Corey] Becky Lynch trying to create
new life for herself in this matchup, once again,
look at Becky Lynch taking chances and connecting on Sasha Banks.
[Rich] How much did that dropkick take out of Becky Lynch delivering it though?
[Corey] Well, Becky is still standing.
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] How does this strategy change at this point of the matchup
when you've been injured, Corey?
Obviously, Becky Lynch, that left arm has to be almost numb at this point.
[Corey] Oh, oh.
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] Oh. [Corey] Oh, wow.
[Byron] Your strategy is to avoid double knees in the face from Sasha Banks.
[Rich] Sasha Banks trying to put Lynch away.
[Byron] No, no, no, Becky is still in it. Beck is still in it.
[Rich] Again, a cover, the champ--
Somehow, Becky Lynch--What a desire.
[Corey] I don't know where this is coming from.
I mean, Saxton, you said it before, it's pure heart, pure passion,
hats off to Becky Lynch.
[Byron] I told you, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for Becky Lynch.
There may not be a rematch. There may not be a second chance.
She's got to put everything in her heart into this match.
[Corey] And even Sasha Banks is having a hard time believing Becky kicked out.
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] Even though what Becky Lynch said,
"I'm not here to take part, I'm here to take over."
[Corey] Oh.
[Rich] Hold on.
Sasha going right back after the left arm.
Oh.
[Byron] And this time, advantage to Becky.
[Corey] Well, Becky realizes this is her moment.
She can't let Sasha get away. She got to win the fight.
[Byron] But Becky now referring back to her strategy earlier on tonight,
going after the arm of Sasha Banks.
[Rich] She's got to get Sasha back in the ring.
[referee] Six…
[Rich] Referee up to the six count.
Seven…
[Byron] And the two ladies with bad arms right now.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Pinfall or submission.
We will wait for the championship to change hands.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] What is this?
[Rich] Beck Lynch, my goodness. What a suplex.
[Corey] She just suplexed Sasha on one arm.
[Rich] Becky Lynch is feeling it. Becky Lynch is feeling this moment.
[Corey] Wait a minute.
She's got the arms, she's got the arms.
Can she get the arm bar locked in?
[Byron] Oh, my goodness.
She's hyperextending Sasha's elbow with her feet.
[Corey] How creative is that?
[Rich] The champ able to break the hold.
Now, we're gonna see what Sasha's made of.
[Corey] Oh.
[Byron] You have never seen this side of Becky Lynch.
[Rich] New champion, Becky Lynch trying to put the boss away.
[Corey] No.
[Rich] And again, a kick-out.
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] I spend all this time talking about Becky's passion.
What about Sasha Banks' passion?
[Byron] Take another look at this suplex right on the arm.
[Rich] Becky's got to stay on her, she can't get frustrated now.
She can't let this get to her head.
[Corey] So close.
[Rich] Becky's got to realize she is so close.
[crowd chanting "Sasha"]
[Corey] Oh, no.
Uh-oh.
[Byron] Sasha may have saved herself right there.
[Corey] Nope.
-[Rich] Whoa. -[Byron] Oh.
[Corey] Again. Again.
[Rich] Becky Lynch.
Becky Lynch submission maneuver, submission maneuver.
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] Sasha's gonna tap.
[Corey] She's got to get to the ropes.
Come on, Sasha. Get to the ropes.
[Byron] Becky's got it cinched in. Sasha's reaching.
[Rich] We're gonna see a new champion, Becky Lynch.
[Rich] Oh.
Sasha reaching out, breaking the hold.
My God. What a match right now.
What competition in this women's division.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Both of these women doing absolutely everything possible
to become the NXT women's champion.
[Byron] But Becky realizes-- Oh.
[Corey] Smart move by Sasha.
Bought her a little bit of time, let that arm recover,
let her heal, let her re-strategize.
[Byron] Well, that's the worst thing you wanted for Becky Lynch.
You cannot allow Sasha have her recovery time here.
[Rich] Well, wait a minute.
Here comes Sasha Banks diving through the ropes.
[Byron] One arm and all.
[Rich] But--whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Becky caught her.
Becky caught the champ.
[Byron] What's she gonna do with her?
[Rich] Oh. [Corey] Oh.
[Rich] Right into the ring steps, back first.
I'm speechless right now.
The fact that Becky Lynch,
one arm and all, could catch Sasha Banks.
[Byron] Yeah, but what it means, Sasha Banks?
Sasha Banks risking everything just to keep the title.
[Rich] Becky's gonna get her back in the ring, guys.
Becky's gonna get her back in.
Four…
[Corey] Like she's gonna think she's just a couple of seconds away
here from finally achieving her dream.
If she could just suck it up.
[Rich] Becky, going to the top rope--
[Byron] Oh, my gosh.
[Rich] Sasha Banks, Sasha banks…
[Corey] Oh, no. Oh, no.
[Rich] Bank statement.
Submission, submission locked in.
[Byron] Becky is trying to fight it. She's trying to hold on.
-[bell ringing] -[Byron] And Becky is forced to tap.
What a tremendous match.
[crowd cheering]
[female announcer] Here is your winner and still the NXT women's champion,
Sasha Banks.
[Rich] This match is gonna go down
as one of the finest women's matches we have ever seen here in NXT.
What a performance by Sasha Banks to retain the championship
[unintelligible]
Becky Lynch. My goodness.
[Byron] We went into this match and we knew that lady right there,
Becky Lynch, had to leave her heart out on the table.
She had to bring every ounce of her desire to this match
and regardless in defeat, Becky Lynch has proven herself.
She has created her own team,
her own Jersey, and to me, tonight, Becky Lynch proved she is an all-star.
[Rich] I don't think I can say it any better than you just did,
Saxton, but I am blown away by Becky Lynch.
Congratulations to both divas.
[Corey] Becky took a beating in this match, especially to her arm but, guys,
she just kept on fighting.
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] The challenger showing a tremendous amount of heart here tonight.
One, two…
[Rich] Kicking out of--
[unintelligible]
Turning things around and suplexing the champ under on left arm.
[Byron] You know, a lot of points in this match just got
uncomfortable to watch.
The damage that both these two did to each other.
Look at, this is what Becky Lynch wanted trying to--
almost snapped the arm of Sasha Banks.
She escaped just in the Nick of time.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] Graves, if Sasha wasn't able to grab the bottom rope right there,
we would have seen a new champion.
[Rich] That could have been it.
But you've got to talk about the toughness.
You have to be impressed by Sasha Banks.
Rammed, spine first, into the stairs and then out of nowhere…
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] Sasha Banks, proving that she is the boss,
proving why she is the NXT women's champion,
forcing Becky Lynch to submit but what an effort by Lynch.
[bell ringing]
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] There she is, still your NXT women's champion.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] What an emotional moment for Becky Lynch right now
and what an incredible show of respect from the NXT universe.
Becky Lynch has officially arrived.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Well, Becky might not have won this matchup but as you can
tell right now, she's definitely won the hearts of the NXT universe.
So, we all know, guys, that's not an easy feat to accomplish.
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] What a show of respect, the NXT universe turning to singing
the intro of Becky's song.
I mean, on their feet applauding a tremendous effort tonight.
What a show of heart by Becky Lynch here tonight.
NXT TAKEOVER UNSTOPPABLE
[Rich] But we are not done yet.
Here tonight at TakeOver: Unstoppable,
it's just about that time, our main event on the way.
This matchup has it all.
Jealousy, injury, pride, and betrayal championship
SAMI Zayn KEVIN OWENS
[suspenseful music playing]
[commentator] Sami Zayn is coming.
Sami Zayn, your new NXT champion.
[crowd cheering]
[suspenseful music continues]
[Kevin] Kevin Owens is going to win the NXT championship.
Two months to the day after his debut.
I'm gonna do it.
Hey, guys. This is Sami Zayn.
I'm back home here in Montreal, Canada.
And in my very short time away from NXT,
I can't help but notice the landscape of NXT is changing dramatically.
[dramatic music playing]
[interviewer] What if it wasn't Sami Zayn who was champion?
What if it was someone else?
Would you have conducted yourself in the same manner?
This isn't about Sami.
This is about me being NXT champion, you know?
[crowd cheering]
You know, I came home to get some perspective.
[Sami] This is about the story of Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens
started over a dozen years ago.
Sami Zayn.
Oh, God.
[Kevin] I took this title away from him three months ago,
Sami Zayn this, Sami Zayn that, that's all they wanna talk about.
One of NXT's biggest superstars, the hometown boy,
let's give it up for Sami Zayn.
[crowd cheering]
He went home because he was hurt and I'm the one who hurt him.
So, he walked into that match with Cena, on raw, in Montreal,
already injured, so, don't you dare give John Cena the credit
for that injury because it's mine.
[Sami] Yeah, I'm hurt. It's happened before.
I've wrestled hurt many, many, many, many, many times.
This is far too personal an issue.
It's been over six months that this thing's going on.
I'll be ready.
What's he done to deserve a title shot?
[Kevin] I'd like to know.
After I beat him for this, he went home for a month.
You need this match and it's had a lot more to do
with what's happened over the last 12 years.
Anything you've ever done in your career has had my name next to it.
I guess you could say that Kevin Owens has been living
in Sami Zayn's shadow.
You say you're this great family man.
Why don't you be a role model for your kid? Show some guts.
You question, what kind of father I am and you question
what kind of role model I am to my son?
Fine. You want this? You got it.
You are not the prize. That NXT championship is the prize.
Fine, title match, let's do it.
At TakeOver, I will show you what kind of role model I am
because I'm gonna teach my son a very valuable lesson.
When you start something, you finish it.
You think the first time was bad, you have no idea what's coming for you.
I know you're hurt.
I know how I caused that injury,
I'm gonna do it again but this time, you are not coming back.
NXT CHAMPIONSHIP
[upbeat music playing]
SAMI Zayn
[Byron] There is Sami Zayn, the challenger of this main event
with the championship on the line and Corey Graves,
you said during the preshow today,
that Sami's injury reminds you of somebody.
[Corey] Reminds me of the Manny Pacquiao situation.
Manny Pacquiao was medically cleared to fight Floyd Mayweather.
He went through with it and he got embarrassed for it.
Sami Zayn, you have to admire his heart, he's got more heart
than anybody I've ever met but he's not 100% and if it bites him,
he's got nobody to blame but himself.
There is no blood on the hands of Kevin Owens.
[Byron] Sami also told me, look, as long as he's been doing this,
there are very few times has he ever been a hundred percent healthy.
He's used to nagging injuries, he's used to aches and pains,
he told me he's as ready as he'll ever be in this moment.
[Corey] We saw what Kevin Owens did to Sami Zayn when Sami was 100%,
that didn't work out so well.
[Byron] So, was it…
[crowd singing "Ole"]
[heavy metal music playing]
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] You got to be kidding me.
Look at the shirt that Kevin Owens is wearing.
-[Corey] I love it. -[Rich] Guys, it makes me question.
Is the NXT champion looking past this matchup here tonight with Sami Zayn?
Is he already looking ahead to facing John Cena at elimination
chamber a week from Sunday at the WWE network?
[Corey] No. Kevin Owens is laser-focused on keeping the NXT championship.
If he was worried about the United States title,
he would have accepted Cena's challenge on Monday.
He wants to take out Sami Zayn tonight.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] Well, guys, take a look, trending worldwide on Twitter.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] NXT TakeOver: Trending all night but to--
we might need to use the #Zaynowens2.
[bell ringing]
The following contest is scheduled for one fall
and it is for the NXT championship.
[female announcer] Introducing first the challenger,
from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, weighing 212 pounds, Sami Zayn.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting "Sami"]
And his opponent, from Marieville, Quebec, Canada,
weighing 266 pounds,
he is the NXT champion, Kevin Owens.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] That man has made the landscape of NXT a very dangerous place.
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] Guys, there it is, the NXT championship being held up
for all to see.
That is what it's all about.
-There's the challenger… -[bell ringing]
[Rich] …Sami Zayn and the champion, Kevin Owens, a typical…
[Corey] Yeah, typical because it's effective.
[Corey] That's it, Kevin Owens,
master of mind games.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting "John Cena sucks"]
[Byron] And look at Sami.
[Rich] And now Sami going after the champ on the outside.
Think about the rage that he's been building in Sami Zayn.
[Corey] Well, Sami lost his best friend, he lost his championship,
but he hasn't lost his pride.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] A question for Sami Zayn.
Is this matchup tonight too much of a risk?
[crowd singing "Ole"]
[Corey] And here is Sami Zayn who has been the heartbeat of NXT.
Every risk is worth it.
[Byron] Oh, a big clothesline by Sami Zayn,
sending Owens over the ropes, on to the outside.
[Corey] Uh-oh. No.
[Byron] No, no, no, no.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Well, very important here, that Sami Zayn keeps
his emotions in checking, use those emotions to his advantage
as he is right now against Kevin Owens.
[Byron] Because Kevin Owens can use Sami Zayn's emotions against Sami Zayn.
Owens is a master of that.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] This is a fight.
This is a fight between two people who don't like each other.
[Rich] Absolute battle.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] It was, I guess, Kevin Owens who says it's not personal.
[Rich] Sami Zayn knows it's personal.
[referee] If you want your championship back, this happens in the ring. Come on.
[Byron] Owens says he is a prizefighter, that he will fight anyone, anytime,
but initially didn't want to accept this matchup.
Sami almost had to turn the tables on Kevin Owens to get him and take--Oh!
[Rich] It is, oh, my.
[Corey] Wow.
And I think, maybe…
[Rich] Good lord.
[Byron] I know the last time I've seen this sort of anger,
this sort of raw aggression out of Sami Zayn.
[Corey] Sami Zayn is an emotional powder keg right now.
You know, Kevin Owens said, "I know how I hurt you last time,
I'm gonna hurt you tonight but this time, you're not coming back."
I think all Owens did was fire up Sami Zayn.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] But the best way for Sami Zayn to stick it to Kevin Owens
is to win the championship, and to do that, he's got to get
Kevin Owens back in the ring.
[referee] Seven…
[Rich] Referee up to the seventh count.
[Byron] Yes. I don't know if this is smart.
[Rich] Now, he sent Owens back in, pulls him right back out.
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] And Kevin Owens, sent over the barricade onto the crowd here.
And the referee, perhaps, buying some time for the champion.
[Corey] Uh-oh. [Rich] But Sami Zayn just got away.
[Corey] Sami Zayn wants to hurt Kevin Owens.
[Byron] Guys, this is spilling out, almost out of control.
[Corey] Oh, no. Oh, no, no, no, no, no.
-Oh, gosh. Oh, gosh. -[Byron] No.
Oh, Sami able to hold on.
[Corey] There's a non-stop barrage of fist from Sami Zayn.
Kevin Owens was looking to end what he started.
[Byron] Kevin Owens was not expecting this.
He was expecting to come in here and dominate like
he did their first match.
[Corey] Oh, gosh.
[Rich] But Sami Zayn is turning the tables tonight.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] Oh, no.
[Rich] Oh, Sami Zayn, blue thunder bomb,
blue thunder bomb for the title,
and somehow Owens gets the shoulder up.
[Corey] Well, Kevin Owens beat Sami Zayn for the NXT championship.
That was probably the most decisive victory
we have ever seen in the history of NXT.
Sami Zayn was hell-bent tonight.
[Rich] Look at Owens begging Sami Zayn.
[referee] Hey, off him, off him, back up, back up.
One, two, three…
[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Oh.
[Rich] Vicious back elbow.
[Corey] But Sami Zayn still hanging on.
Oh, wait a minute.
[Byron] Uh-oh.
[Rich] You got to be kidding me,
for the title, Zayn…
[Corey] Somehow Owens gets the shoulder up.
[Byron] Right now, Sami Zayn has an answer
for everything Kevin Owens is going his way.
[Corey] Take a look at this, half and half suplex from Sami Zayn,
just a half a second away from walking out in here NXT champion.
[Rich] Owens landed on his shoulder,
similarly that Sami Zayn landed on his shoulder on his matchup against John Cena.
-[Byron] Oh. -[Corey] Oh.
Did Owens counter that?
Owens countered that DDT.
[Byron] Yeah, there's the concern now.
That emotion got to be too much for Sami Zayn.
Here comes the counter, Sami Zayn going for the tornado DDT.
Kevin Owens had it well-scouted,
driving the knee into the lower back of Sami.
[Rich] And now watch Kevin Owens going for the cannonball
and Zayn rolling out of the way.
And Owens just-- He can't get go into this match.
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] Oh, no. Here comes Sami Zayn again.
Big suplex.
[Corey] Sami Zayn is like a man possessed.
[Rich] Exploded into the corner and Sami Zayn lining up Kevin Owens.
You know what's coming.
[Byron] This is how Zayn won the NXT championship.
[Rich] A little bit kick out the way but Owens, again, scurries away.
[Corey] You got to wonder how much of that was strategy and how much was instinct.
[Rich] Sami Zayn, again, with the suplex on the outside.
[Byron] This is a Sami Zayn unlike we have ever seen.
-[Rich] No way. No way. -[Corey] No, no, no, no.
-[Rich] Here comes Zayn. -[Corey] Oh, no. Oh, man.
[Rich] Zayn went running into the pop-up powerbomb.
[crowd cheering]
[Rich] This could be the turning point of this match.
[Byron] Watch the impact with Sami Zayn's body.
Let's take another look at this.
Right into the pop-up powerbomb, Sami Zayn's spine and shoulder
driven right into the side of that ring.
That is unforgiving steal.
Sami Zayn is in a world of trouble right now.
[Corey] Yeah. Now, this is where the health
of Sami Zayn really comes into question, guys, as the officials checking on him.
How much did that take out of Sami Zayn?
Because I don't care if who you are, if you are a hundred percent…
…if you're a hundred percent, if you, look, Owen's not done yet.
The champion relentless on his attack on Sami Zayn,
the challenger of this matchup.
[Byron] Guys, this has turned out to just all-out brawl.
[Rich] I think our officials
just trying to make sure if Sami is okay to continue here.
[crowd chanting "NXT"]
[Bryon] And again, Owen's right back…
-[Rich] Get him off. -[Byron] …right back at Sami Zayn.
[Corey] Kevin Owens's promise that he would finish
what he started tonight and that's exactly what he's looking
to do to Sami Zayn right now.
He promised Sami Zayn was not coming back.
[referee] Hold up, all right?
Come on…
[Rich] And again, Owens…
[Corey] And this has become a very dangerous situation
for everybody out there.
[Byron] Not just Sami Zayn, you got doctors out there trying to work
on Sami Zayn but Owens won't let him.
[Corey] Owens is cold and vicious.
[Rich] Absolutely no remorse on the part of the champion.
[Corey] Enough.
[crowd chanting "Ole"]
[referee] Hold his neck, hold his neck still.
Watch his shoulders, his shoulders…
[Byron] What's the worst [unintelligible] for Sami Zayn?
[Corey] Oh, come on. No, no, no.
[Rich] Sami Zayn is defenseless.
[Corey] Kevin Owens is just teeing off on Sami Zayn.
Sami Zayn is defenseless.
He can barely put his hands up to protect himself.
[Rich] The violent, repugnant nature
we've talked about when it comes to Kevin Owens.
[Corey] This is what he promised to do.
You can't say Kevin Owens didn't tell you what he was gonna do.
He's been saying it for weeks.
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] Give me a break. The man can't even move.
[Corey] The injured left shoulder of Sami Zayn, and again, Owens.
[Byron] And again, Owens wants to finish this.
He wants to finish off his former friend.
[Rich] Sami is lifeless right now.
Oh, no, no, no. Come on.
-[Corey] He's just dragging him. -[Rich] Come on.
[Byron] Guys, this is very, very, hold on.
There's general manager William Regal.
I'll take off your [unintelligible]
[crowd cheering]
Move.
[crowd cheering]
[suspenseful music playing]
[crowd cheering]
[Byron] Oh, my God.
It's Samoa Joe.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting "Joe's gonna kill you"]
[crowd chanting "Holy shit"]
[crowd booing]
This is my house.
[crowd chanting "Joe's gonna kill you"]
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting "Joe"]
[crowd chanting "NXT"]
[Rich] And this right here is what turned things around for Kevin Owens
and the injured shoulder of Sami Zayn.
Who knows what damage may have been done if it wasn't for Samoa Joe.
[crowd chanting "This is awesome"]
[crowd chanting "Joe"]
[crowd booing]
Not tonight. Not tonight.
I did what I had to do.
I did what I have to do.
Yeah. I'm watching you, too.
I'm watching you.
[crowd chanting "What a coward!"]
I'm watching you.
Subtitles: Aadesh Surana oward!"]