1 00:00:23,089 --> 00:00:27,260 [soft epic music] 2 00:00:27,327 --> 00:00:28,328 [narrator] The beginning. 3 00:00:33,033 --> 00:00:35,268 A place where dreams are born. 4 00:00:37,737 --> 00:00:40,173 Where opportunity is the first step. 5 00:00:41,941 --> 00:00:45,745 Seth Rollins has become the first NXT champion. 6 00:00:45,812 --> 00:00:46,980 Paige, she did it! 7 00:00:47,881 --> 00:00:49,015 We're here. 8 00:00:49,082 --> 00:00:50,316 [music increases] 9 00:00:50,383 --> 00:00:53,787 [narrator] From humble beginnings, a new era sprung forth. 10 00:00:54,621 --> 00:00:55,955 A revolution was launched. 11 00:00:56,022 --> 00:00:57,991 [epic music] 12 00:00:58,058 --> 00:01:00,627 Oh my goodness! Sami Zayn. 13 00:01:00,693 --> 00:01:02,729 Neville got the title! 14 00:01:02,796 --> 00:01:05,765 Bow down to the queen. Charlotte's the NXT women's champion. 15 00:01:05,832 --> 00:01:09,769 Tonight, Kevin Owens takes over. 16 00:01:10,537 --> 00:01:12,472 -Cover and that's it. -She did it! 17 00:01:13,773 --> 00:01:14,974 The boss! 18 00:01:15,041 --> 00:01:17,177 We have a new Women's champion! 19 00:01:17,744 --> 00:01:21,848 [narrator] All thing that begin will indeed come to an end. 20 00:01:23,716 --> 00:01:25,919 It is inevitable. 21 00:01:25,985 --> 00:01:29,989 [epic music continues and decreases] 22 00:01:32,192 --> 00:01:34,227 [crowd cheering] 23 00:01:36,262 --> 00:01:37,597 [bell rings] 24 00:01:40,366 --> 00:01:43,103 [crowd screams] 25 00:01:43,169 --> 00:01:47,373 [crowd cheers] 26 00:01:50,577 --> 00:01:53,680 ["The Final Testament" playing] 27 00:01:55,181 --> 00:01:58,852 [narrator] Tonight, the beginning will end. 28 00:02:01,020 --> 00:02:03,756 And the end will begin. 29 00:02:04,791 --> 00:02:07,093 Tonight a new chapter begins. 30 00:02:08,495 --> 00:02:11,631 Tonight, opportunity awaits. 31 00:02:11,698 --> 00:02:17,437 Inside that cage, nobody knows what Finn Balor is capable of. 32 00:02:17,504 --> 00:02:20,440 The reign of Samoa Joe has only just begun. 33 00:02:20,507 --> 00:02:24,344 You will witness the end of Finn Balor. 34 00:02:24,410 --> 00:02:27,113 [narrator] Tonight, the end is here. 35 00:02:27,180 --> 00:02:29,849 ♪ The end is here ♪ 36 00:02:30,416 --> 00:02:33,820 [narrator] The end of the beginning. 37 00:02:37,090 --> 00:02:39,659 [NXT's theme song playing] 38 00:02:39,726 --> 00:02:43,062 [narrator] And now, WWE Network presents 39 00:02:43,129 --> 00:02:47,033 NXT TakeOver, the end of the beginning. 40 00:02:47,100 --> 00:02:53,473 [heavy metal music playing] 41 00:02:53,540 --> 00:02:57,443 [announcer] Today, we take over the WWE Network live 42 00:02:57,510 --> 00:03:01,447 once again from our home of Full Sail University. 43 00:03:01,514 --> 00:03:06,819 Welcome everybody to NXT TakeOver, the end. 44 00:03:06,886 --> 00:03:11,791 [heavy metal music decreases] 45 00:03:11,858 --> 00:03:18,831 [techno orchestral music playing] 46 00:03:21,000 --> 00:03:23,403 [crowd cheering] 47 00:03:23,469 --> 00:03:26,439 [music continues playing] 48 00:03:29,409 --> 00:03:30,777 TYE DILLINGER 49 00:03:34,414 --> 00:03:35,415 [bell rings] 50 00:03:35,481 --> 00:03:39,719 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall 51 00:03:39,786 --> 00:03:43,056 making his way to the ring from Niagara Falls, Canada. 52 00:03:43,122 --> 00:03:45,858 Weight 225 pounds. 53 00:03:45,925 --> 00:03:48,795 He is "the perfect ten", 54 00:03:49,429 --> 00:03:53,266 Tye Dillinger. 55 00:03:53,333 --> 00:03:56,369 [crowd cheering] 56 00:03:56,436 --> 00:04:01,574 [commentator 1] It feels like the perfect way to kick-off NXT TakeOver, The End. 57 00:04:01,641 --> 00:04:04,210 [commentator 2] Home sweet home, there is no better way 58 00:04:04,277 --> 00:04:06,579 than Tye Dillinger, "the perfect ten". 59 00:04:06,646 --> 00:04:08,214 We're gonna start a whole new chapter. 60 00:04:08,281 --> 00:04:10,216 A new beginning for NXT. 61 00:04:10,283 --> 00:04:12,518 I could not be any more excited about it. 62 00:04:12,585 --> 00:04:14,153 Oh, this is gonna be so much fun here tonight. 63 00:04:14,220 --> 00:04:17,123 We wanna welcome you in here to Full Sail University 64 00:04:17,190 --> 00:04:20,526 Tom Phillips joined by NXT icon, Corey Graves. 65 00:04:20,593 --> 00:04:22,328 I know, I was right this time. 66 00:04:22,395 --> 00:04:24,264 We're gonna have so much going on here tonight. 67 00:04:24,330 --> 00:04:25,898 But let's talk about Tye Dillinger. 68 00:04:25,965 --> 00:04:28,468 This is a man who took the social media last week 69 00:04:28,534 --> 00:04:31,604 to ask Mr. Regal for an opportunity here at TakeOver. 70 00:04:31,671 --> 00:04:33,473 [Corey] But his campaign paid off. 71 00:04:33,539 --> 00:04:36,876 He has an opportunity tonight to do exactly what he wanted to do. 72 00:04:36,943 --> 00:04:39,045 And that is to impress the NXT universe. 73 00:04:39,112 --> 00:04:40,480 [crowd cheering] 74 00:04:40,546 --> 00:04:42,382 [announcer] El ídolo. 75 00:04:43,983 --> 00:04:49,422 [Latin music playing] 76 00:04:53,993 --> 00:04:55,662 [speaks foreign language] 77 00:04:56,863 --> 00:04:58,231 [Tom] And his opponent. 78 00:04:58,298 --> 00:05:01,467 [announcer] From Gomez Palacio, Duran go, Mexico. 79 00:05:01,534 --> 00:05:04,070 Weight 210 pounds. 80 00:05:04,137 --> 00:05:08,207 Andrade "Cien" Almas 81 00:05:09,242 --> 00:05:12,045 [Corey] You can see in the periods over the last few weeks 82 00:05:12,111 --> 00:05:14,881 about Andrade Cien Almas, 83 00:05:14,947 --> 00:05:19,352 this is a man with a tremendous background on the independent scene in Mexico, 84 00:05:19,419 --> 00:05:22,155 Japan, all over the world won multiple championships. 85 00:05:22,221 --> 00:05:24,157 What a talent. 86 00:05:24,223 --> 00:05:27,927 [Tom] He belongs right here in NXT, but tonight he gets his first test 87 00:05:27,994 --> 00:05:30,363 to beat the talent comes here from all over the globe 88 00:05:30,430 --> 00:05:32,665 for the opportunity to be part on NXT. 89 00:05:32,732 --> 00:05:33,733 To see if they can hang. 90 00:05:33,800 --> 00:05:36,035 Tye Dillinger has been here for a long time. 91 00:05:36,102 --> 00:05:38,938 This is just as big an opportunity for him as it is for Cien. 92 00:05:39,005 --> 00:05:43,142 [Corey] This is the first time we've got to see the face of Andrade Cien Almas 93 00:05:43,209 --> 00:05:46,913 because this was a man who was once a masked luchador in Mexico. 94 00:05:47,947 --> 00:05:49,182 [bell rings] 95 00:05:49,248 --> 00:05:50,950 [crowd chants "Cien"] 96 00:05:51,017 --> 00:05:54,287 [Corey] What can we expect out of Andrade "Cien" Almas here tonight. 97 00:05:54,354 --> 00:05:56,823 This is a pretty ruckus environment already. 98 00:05:57,623 --> 00:06:00,426 [Tom] This is, in a weird way, can almost be a home-field advantage for Dillinger. 99 00:06:00,493 --> 00:06:03,596 This is the first time this NXT crowd has got a look at Cien. 100 00:06:03,663 --> 00:06:07,066 To see how much the crowd interaction plays into his strategy. 101 00:06:07,133 --> 00:06:11,738 [crowd chants "Let's go Tye"] 102 00:06:15,208 --> 00:06:17,043 [Tom] Are we talking about Tye Dillinger picking up a win 103 00:06:17,110 --> 00:06:18,911 in recent weeks here on NXT. 104 00:06:18,978 --> 00:06:20,446 I was really impressed. 105 00:06:21,147 --> 00:06:22,849 Have you talked about how he took the social media, 106 00:06:22,915 --> 00:06:25,151 he tweeted at the general manager, Mr. William Regal 107 00:06:25,218 --> 00:06:29,021 saying quote, "I've never been shy about giving earned opportunities 108 00:06:29,088 --> 00:06:30,556 or getting earned opportunities." 109 00:06:30,623 --> 00:06:32,158 Shoulders down. Kick out. 110 00:06:32,225 --> 00:06:35,728 "And nearly 15 years, I've never asked for anything. Give me a shot!" 111 00:06:35,795 --> 00:06:39,732 [crowd cheering] 112 00:06:39,799 --> 00:06:43,536 [crowd chants "Ten"] 113 00:06:43,603 --> 00:06:46,839 [Tom] Dillinger know the eyes of the NXT universe are on him right now. 114 00:06:46,906 --> 00:06:50,843 Tonight could be his night to beat Andrade "Cien" Almas 115 00:06:50,910 --> 00:06:53,212 on his very first night at takeover. 116 00:06:53,279 --> 00:06:54,881 It'd be massive for the career of Dillinger. 117 00:06:54,947 --> 00:06:58,017 [Corey] And we heard from Lita during the preshow Andrade "Cien" Almas, 118 00:06:58,084 --> 00:06:59,685 Cien, of course, stands for one hundred 119 00:06:59,752 --> 00:07:03,523 and one hundred could be ten times better than the perfect 10 here tonight. 120 00:07:03,589 --> 00:07:05,591 [Tom] Listen, I admire the swagger, but if you're gonna come in here 121 00:07:05,658 --> 00:07:07,760 and say you're ten times better than the perfect 10, 122 00:07:07,827 --> 00:07:09,495 you better get the job done. 123 00:07:09,562 --> 00:07:12,732 [crowd cheering] 124 00:07:16,269 --> 00:07:19,172 [Corey] Dropped the corner here. Andrade Almas in pursuit. 125 00:07:20,139 --> 00:07:21,707 Look at Dillinger underneath. 126 00:07:22,341 --> 00:07:23,643 Whoa! 127 00:07:23,709 --> 00:07:25,144 Oh, caught him! 128 00:07:25,211 --> 00:07:27,079 [crowd cheering] 129 00:07:27,146 --> 00:07:28,848 [Tom] Such incredible quickness by Andrade 130 00:07:28,915 --> 00:07:32,285 to be able to adapt mid-air like that into the drop kick, so impressive. 131 00:07:34,253 --> 00:07:35,955 [Corey] Oh, there goes Dillinger. 132 00:07:36,022 --> 00:07:38,457 [crowd cheering] 133 00:07:38,524 --> 00:07:40,026 [Tom] A smart move by Dillinger. 134 00:07:40,827 --> 00:07:42,995 Roll out, regain his composure. 135 00:07:44,764 --> 00:07:46,098 [Corey] Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. 136 00:07:46,165 --> 00:07:47,934 [crowd cheering] 137 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:49,702 [Corey laughs] 138 00:07:49,769 --> 00:07:52,371 [Corey] Look at this, he became a g-cue shoot all of a sudden, Phillips. 139 00:07:52,438 --> 00:07:54,540 [Tom] He's just hanging out there and he's having a good time. 140 00:07:57,276 --> 00:07:59,345 Almas, a third generation talent. 141 00:08:00,646 --> 00:08:03,816 One point, held the IWGP intercontinental championship 142 00:08:03,883 --> 00:08:08,120 actually in new Japan, same title once held by one Shinsuke Nakamura. 143 00:08:08,921 --> 00:08:10,089 [grunts] 144 00:08:10,156 --> 00:08:11,491 [Corey] Impressive company to be among. 145 00:08:14,060 --> 00:08:17,330 Now into the corner, Tye Dillinger trying to create a little separation. 146 00:08:18,531 --> 00:08:19,432 Look at this. 147 00:08:21,234 --> 00:08:22,501 Almas. 148 00:08:23,703 --> 00:08:24,704 [grunts] 149 00:08:25,438 --> 00:08:27,306 Oh! And a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. 150 00:08:27,373 --> 00:08:30,910 Here's a cover. Don't normally see that from Dillinger at one. 151 00:08:30,977 --> 00:08:32,879 [Tom] Again Dillinger knows what's at stake tonight. 152 00:08:32,945 --> 00:08:34,280 He's gonna pull out all of the stops. 153 00:08:35,047 --> 00:08:36,682 [Corey] Take another look at this. Watch this. 154 00:08:36,749 --> 00:08:40,052 Look at the twirl-- Boom! Right into the lower back, 155 00:08:40,119 --> 00:08:42,588 and somehow, Andrade kicking out at one. 156 00:08:43,155 --> 00:08:46,125 [Tom] Think how much Dillinger would love to ruin Cien's debut. 157 00:08:47,960 --> 00:08:50,763 [Corey] They talked about an opportunity and you mentioned it multiple times 158 00:08:50,830 --> 00:08:53,499 that Tye Dillinger won major victory-- Oh! 159 00:08:53,566 --> 00:08:55,368 [crowd gasps] 160 00:08:55,434 --> 00:08:59,639 One major victory away from being at the top of the heap here on NXT. 161 00:09:00,306 --> 00:09:03,709 [Tom] He's one more of those chaps away from ending Cien's run in NXT 162 00:09:03,776 --> 00:09:05,177 [Corey] Now you talked about on the preshow, 163 00:09:05,244 --> 00:09:09,048 this one's very a high profile in-ring debuts at NTX TakeOver. 164 00:09:09,115 --> 00:09:11,517 [Corey] Absolutely. Kevin Owens made his debut at TakeOver. 165 00:09:11,584 --> 00:09:15,021 Shinsuke Nakamura, Baron Corbin, all these guys have gone rocketed 166 00:09:15,087 --> 00:09:17,123 to success in NXT and beyond. 167 00:09:17,189 --> 00:09:18,624 [crowd cheers] 168 00:09:19,692 --> 00:09:21,060 [Tom] I hope Dillinger knock to the mat. 169 00:09:22,094 --> 00:09:25,431 Second rope. Oh, he caught him anyway! 170 00:09:25,498 --> 00:09:28,467 Put to the outside leg. Dillinger on a two. 171 00:09:28,534 --> 00:09:29,969 [crowd cheers] 172 00:09:31,637 --> 00:09:33,172 [Tom] Andrade thought he had him. 173 00:09:33,906 --> 00:09:34,840 [Corey] Take a look at this. 174 00:09:34,907 --> 00:09:37,343 The moonsault. Dillinger thought he was out of the way. 175 00:09:37,410 --> 00:09:38,244 [Tom laughs] 176 00:09:38,311 --> 00:09:39,745 [Corey] Andrade thought otherwise. 177 00:09:40,413 --> 00:09:42,114 [Tom] That is beautiful. 178 00:09:43,115 --> 00:09:45,518 [grunts] 179 00:09:45,584 --> 00:09:48,020 [crowd chatter] 180 00:09:48,087 --> 00:09:51,524 [Tom] Just backing, whoa, he's backing Dillinger into the corner once again. 181 00:09:51,591 --> 00:09:53,993 [Corey laughs] 182 00:09:54,060 --> 00:09:55,294 That's it, that's it. 183 00:09:55,361 --> 00:09:59,231 [Tom] He knew that one. Cover, cover. Andrade, still in this match. 184 00:09:59,832 --> 00:10:04,203 [Corey] Dillinger was half a count away from spoiling the debut of Cien 185 00:10:04,270 --> 00:10:06,539 right here at Full Sail. What a super-kick! 186 00:10:06,606 --> 00:10:10,276 [crowd chanting] 187 00:10:10,343 --> 00:10:13,312 [indistinct chattering] 188 00:10:20,920 --> 00:10:24,056 [Corey] What an unbelievable superkick by Dillinger. 189 00:10:24,123 --> 00:10:25,992 This is a massive opportunity as right now. 190 00:10:26,058 --> 00:10:28,461 He could finish off Andrade right now. 191 00:10:28,961 --> 00:10:31,831 [Tom] Exposing the name. We've seen this before from Dillinger, 192 00:10:31,897 --> 00:10:34,700 calls this the tye breaker, trying to set it up. 193 00:10:35,668 --> 00:10:38,971 Andrade creating a little bit of separation however, out of the corner. 194 00:10:40,172 --> 00:10:42,942 [grunts] Another sharp elbow from Tye Dillinger. 195 00:10:44,276 --> 00:10:45,978 Dillinger. Oh! 196 00:10:46,045 --> 00:10:48,114 [Corey] Oh! Double knees to the spine of Dillinger. 197 00:10:48,180 --> 00:10:49,949 [crowd cheering] 198 00:10:52,918 --> 00:10:55,988 [Tom] Look at Cien go, face first goes Tye. 199 00:10:58,691 --> 00:10:59,692 [yells] 200 00:11:00,860 --> 00:11:05,765 [Tom] Hold on, hold on. [chuckles] Double knees into the corner! 201 00:11:06,365 --> 00:11:07,333 [crowd counting] 202 00:11:07,400 --> 00:11:10,670 [Tom] Andrade "Cien" Almas wins his debut! 203 00:11:10,736 --> 00:11:11,837 [music playing] 204 00:11:11,904 --> 00:11:16,909 [announcer] Here is your winner, Andrade "Cien" Almas! 205 00:11:18,744 --> 00:11:20,079 [Corey] We said it's about new beginnings tonight. 206 00:11:20,146 --> 00:11:21,080 [Tom] Yeah. 207 00:11:21,147 --> 00:11:24,183 [Corey] And what a beginning for Andrade "Cien" Almas. 208 00:11:24,250 --> 00:11:26,118 When you have that much hype coming to NXT, 209 00:11:26,185 --> 00:11:27,386 you better live up to it. 210 00:11:27,453 --> 00:11:29,188 He did exactly that. 211 00:11:29,255 --> 00:11:31,190 [Tom] Take a look at this. This is incredible. 212 00:11:31,257 --> 00:11:34,994 The moonsault would connect halfway across the ring 213 00:11:35,061 --> 00:11:38,264 that was and Tye Dillinger, give credit to the perfect ten. 214 00:11:38,330 --> 00:11:39,665 Stuck around here with this match. 215 00:11:39,732 --> 00:11:43,069 [Corey] Dillinger came within an eyelash, multiple occasions, take a look at this. 216 00:11:43,135 --> 00:11:46,138 Bam! Superkick right on the jaw. 217 00:11:46,205 --> 00:11:48,808 I thought this was it. Everyone in Full Sail thought this was it. 218 00:11:48,874 --> 00:11:50,910 -[Tom] Yeah. -But Cien had other plans. 219 00:11:50,976 --> 00:11:53,212 [Tom] Full sail crowd went nuts and watch this. 220 00:11:53,279 --> 00:11:56,449 All the speed, the double knees into the corner, 221 00:11:56,515 --> 00:11:58,918 wiping out "the Perfect Ten". 222 00:11:58,984 --> 00:12:01,687 [Corey] You get a 20 foot running start, full speed ahead. 223 00:12:01,754 --> 00:12:04,056 Not too many guys are gonna get up from that one. 224 00:12:04,123 --> 00:12:05,991 [upbeat guitar music playing] 225 00:12:06,058 --> 00:12:07,727 [Tom] Oh, my goodness. 226 00:12:07,793 --> 00:12:09,962 To tye Dillinger, you can't take anything away from Tye Dillinger. 227 00:12:10,029 --> 00:12:11,497 He asked for an opportunity. 228 00:12:11,564 --> 00:12:14,867 He brought some very new offense here to try and knock off ACA. 229 00:12:14,934 --> 00:12:17,636 [Corey] I think at the very worse, yet Dillinger opened a lot of eyes. 230 00:12:17,703 --> 00:12:20,840 Maybe silenced a few doubt or show that he can hang among the elite 231 00:12:20,906 --> 00:12:22,808 around the globe here in NXT. 232 00:12:23,476 --> 00:12:25,144 Do you think we're off to a very good start here? 233 00:12:25,211 --> 00:12:26,779 -I would say so. -[chuckles] 234 00:12:26,846 --> 00:12:28,881 But we want to let you know that exclusively, 235 00:12:28,948 --> 00:12:32,218 right after NXT TakeOver, on Facebook live, 236 00:12:32,284 --> 00:12:36,555 Triple H, The COO, the father of NXT will join our broadcast 237 00:12:36,622 --> 00:12:39,959 colleague cath and Kelly in an exclusive interview. 238 00:12:40,025 --> 00:12:43,529 All you have to do is go to Facebook.com/tripleh. 239 00:12:43,596 --> 00:12:45,164 I can't wait to see what the gang think of this. 240 00:12:45,231 --> 00:12:47,600 You're gonna be able to get inside the mind of the boss 241 00:12:47,666 --> 00:12:49,401 behind all this, t's gonna be insane. 242 00:12:49,468 --> 00:12:52,705 There's still so much more to come here on NXT TakeOver: The End. 243 00:12:52,771 --> 00:12:57,176 We are still awaiting the NXT women's championship match later on. 244 00:12:57,243 --> 00:12:59,979 [Corey] Well, speaking of, there's the challenger, Nia Jax, 245 00:13:00,045 --> 00:13:01,714 looking mean, looking ready. 246 00:13:01,781 --> 00:13:04,517 She has the biggest opportunity of her life tonight. 247 00:13:05,551 --> 00:13:08,721 [Tom] But also still to come here, The American Alpha 248 00:13:08,788 --> 00:13:13,592 ready to defend the NXT Tag team championship against the revival 249 00:13:13,659 --> 00:13:17,997 after winning the titles at NXT TakeOver Dallas. 250 00:13:18,697 --> 00:13:21,400 Right now, we wanna take you back and show you what happened 251 00:13:21,467 --> 00:13:23,302 at wrestlemania weekend. 252 00:13:23,369 --> 00:13:25,371 [heavy rock music decreases] 253 00:13:26,105 --> 00:13:30,009 [announcer] Welcome to NXT TakeOver Dallas. 254 00:13:30,075 --> 00:13:32,478 Jordan and Gable are ready. 255 00:13:32,545 --> 00:13:36,949 This is a big moment for not only the revival, but also American Alpha. 256 00:13:37,016 --> 00:13:39,518 [epic music playing] 257 00:13:39,585 --> 00:13:41,353 [commentator] Grand amplitude. 258 00:13:41,420 --> 00:13:42,888 [crowd cheering] 259 00:13:42,955 --> 00:13:44,723 [commentator 1] We have new champions! 260 00:13:44,790 --> 00:13:46,792 [commentator 2] Look at the emotion on the faces 261 00:13:46,859 --> 00:13:49,328 of these two unbelievable athletes. 262 00:13:49,395 --> 00:13:51,964 [commentator 2] They found their calling. They found their home 263 00:13:52,031 --> 00:13:55,034 here on NXT as champions. 264 00:13:55,100 --> 00:13:58,804 [music fades out] 265 00:14:01,040 --> 00:14:05,444 [Dash Wilder] There's a reason we're called The Revival. 266 00:14:05,511 --> 00:14:07,046 [tense music] 267 00:14:07,847 --> 00:14:11,317 We're preaching the sermon on this whole tag team revolution. 268 00:14:11,383 --> 00:14:12,918 [Scott Dawson] That's what you get for coming to NXT 269 00:14:12,985 --> 00:14:15,888 and try to make a name for yourself at the expense of the revival. 270 00:14:15,955 --> 00:14:19,525 [Dash] We are the absolute best tag team and you all know it. 271 00:14:19,592 --> 00:14:24,063 Now, we're putting every tag team on this world on notice. 272 00:14:24,797 --> 00:14:25,664 None of you… 273 00:14:25,731 --> 00:14:27,900 [announcer] A message sent to American Alpha. 274 00:14:27,967 --> 00:14:29,101 …are safe. 275 00:14:29,168 --> 00:14:31,470 [crowd chatter] 276 00:14:37,076 --> 00:14:38,744 [crowd cheering] 277 00:14:38,811 --> 00:14:41,480 [announcer] A much deserved heroes' welcome home 278 00:14:41,547 --> 00:14:44,884 for the NXT Tag team champions, American Alpha. 279 00:14:44,950 --> 00:14:49,021 [Dash] The American Alpha, they are great little amateur athletes. 280 00:14:49,922 --> 00:14:52,691 [Chad Gable] There ain't two better guys in the planet than American Alpha. 281 00:14:52,758 --> 00:14:55,794 [Dash] We eat, sleep, breathe, and dream about those championships. 282 00:14:55,861 --> 00:14:57,763 [Jason] We talk heavy and we hit hard 283 00:14:57,830 --> 00:15:01,033 and, come take over, that's exactly what we're gonna do. 284 00:15:01,834 --> 00:15:02,935 [Chad] You guys can bring whatever you got. 285 00:15:03,002 --> 00:15:04,270 Bring them nasty little attitudes. 286 00:15:04,937 --> 00:15:09,275 [Dash] And we ain't gonna stop, so we get back what completes us. 287 00:15:09,875 --> 00:15:10,910 [Chad] We want it all. 288 00:15:11,844 --> 00:15:13,946 [Dash] We'll prove it anywhere on this planet. 289 00:15:14,013 --> 00:15:14,980 [music increases] 290 00:15:15,047 --> 00:15:17,950 [Chad] I'll takeover, we'll be ready. 291 00:15:19,251 --> 00:15:21,620 Willing and Gable. 292 00:15:21,687 --> 00:15:23,589 [music decreases] 293 00:15:26,358 --> 00:15:29,395 ["Southern Proud" playing] 294 00:15:29,461 --> 00:15:32,665 [crowd cheering] 295 00:15:33,899 --> 00:15:36,602 [Tom] It was an incredible moment for American Alpha 296 00:15:36,669 --> 00:15:41,307 to knock on Dash and Dawson, but tonight, Dash and Dawson are the hunters. 297 00:15:43,008 --> 00:15:44,076 [bell rings] 298 00:15:44,576 --> 00:15:47,046 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 299 00:15:47,112 --> 00:15:51,617 It's for the NXT tag team championship. 300 00:15:51,684 --> 00:15:52,885 [rock music playing] 301 00:15:52,952 --> 00:15:57,389 Introducing first, at a combined weight of 446 pounds, 302 00:15:58,390 --> 00:16:03,595 Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder, The Revival. 303 00:16:04,129 --> 00:16:07,599 [Corey] These two have been extra mean, extra nasty since Dallas. 304 00:16:07,666 --> 00:16:09,168 These guys are miserable. 305 00:16:09,234 --> 00:16:12,338 All they can think about is getting back what they truly believe is theirs, 306 00:16:12,871 --> 00:16:14,640 those NXT tag team championship. 307 00:16:14,707 --> 00:16:17,276 [Tom] Earlier tonight on the preshow, Scott Dawson said, 308 00:16:17,343 --> 00:16:20,312 quote: "American Alpha are great amateur athletes, 309 00:16:20,379 --> 00:16:23,782 but I don't think they've ever been in a real fight in their lives." 310 00:16:23,849 --> 00:16:25,484 We're gonna find out tonight. 311 00:16:25,551 --> 00:16:28,053 [Corey] Well, I tell you, the one thing that stood out to me on that preshow 312 00:16:28,954 --> 00:16:31,991 is almost that, The Revival weren't taking Alpha seriously as they should 313 00:16:32,057 --> 00:16:34,393 and, if they're not, there is no way they walk out with the title. 314 00:16:34,460 --> 00:16:36,061 [Tom] No way they're amateur athletes. 315 00:16:36,128 --> 00:16:37,229 [upbeat hip-hop music playing] 316 00:16:37,296 --> 00:16:42,267 [announcer] And their opponents, at a combined weight of 445 pounds, 317 00:16:42,334 --> 00:16:45,804 they are the NXT tag team champions, 318 00:16:46,605 --> 00:16:51,610 Jason Jordan, Chad Gable, American Alpha. 319 00:16:53,846 --> 00:16:57,716 [Tom] Jordan and Gable ready for the very first title defense 320 00:16:57,783 --> 00:16:59,585 here on NXT. 321 00:16:59,651 --> 00:17:01,420 And we wanna give you a quick reminder 322 00:17:01,487 --> 00:17:04,490 that, immediately following NXT TakeOver: The End, 323 00:17:04,556 --> 00:17:06,458 right here on the WWE Network, 324 00:17:06,525 --> 00:17:07,760 you can see breaking ground 325 00:17:07,826 --> 00:17:11,430 reloaded and graves, we saw so much of Jordan and Gable, 326 00:17:11,497 --> 00:17:12,798 especially Jason Jordan. 327 00:17:12,865 --> 00:17:16,201 [Corey] Well, that emotional moment in Dallas for Jordan and Gable, 328 00:17:16,268 --> 00:17:18,570 finally capturing the big win on the big stage, 329 00:17:18,637 --> 00:17:21,006 but tonight, they need to put the past behind them 330 00:17:21,073 --> 00:17:23,008 and defend those championships. 331 00:17:23,075 --> 00:17:26,845 [Tom] You got to check it out. Jordan has come so far as have Gable 332 00:17:26,912 --> 00:17:29,648 and Jordan as a tag team since this past summer. 333 00:17:29,715 --> 00:17:31,784 [crowd chatter] 334 00:17:33,218 --> 00:17:34,887 [Corey] With that emotion, I just referenced 335 00:17:34,953 --> 00:17:36,688 that's what The Revival we're talking about. 336 00:17:36,755 --> 00:17:39,458 They think they know what's going on. 337 00:17:39,525 --> 00:17:43,128 They've been in this situation before. Like you said, they're the hunters now. 338 00:17:43,195 --> 00:17:45,597 Can American Alpha get the job done with the target on their backs? 339 00:17:45,664 --> 00:17:46,899 That remains to be seen. 340 00:17:46,965 --> 00:17:50,969 [crowd chanting "Alpha"] 341 00:17:53,906 --> 00:17:56,175 [Tom] Graves, you're a former NXT tag team champion. 342 00:17:56,241 --> 00:17:58,977 How difficult is it to be the hunted as opposed to the hunter? 343 00:17:59,044 --> 00:18:01,046 [Corey] It's a whole different game. When you're the hunter, 344 00:18:01,113 --> 00:18:02,948 you have your eyes focused on one team, 345 00:18:03,015 --> 00:18:06,018 one championship, and doing anything you can to get there. 346 00:18:06,085 --> 00:18:09,288 When you're the champion, you have to worry about everybody. 347 00:18:09,855 --> 00:18:12,724 Dash Wilder now legal and you could see Scott Dawson early on 348 00:18:12,791 --> 00:18:15,260 not looking to necessarily wrestle with Chad Gable, 349 00:18:15,327 --> 00:18:17,596 just trying to out-muscle him into his corner. 350 00:18:19,098 --> 00:18:21,600 [Tom] All The Revival are masters of cutting the ring in half. 351 00:18:21,667 --> 00:18:24,403 There might not be a team on the planet that does it better. 352 00:18:24,470 --> 00:18:26,905 They cut that ring in half and, if you're in The Revival's corner, 353 00:18:26,972 --> 00:18:27,973 it's bad news for you. 354 00:18:28,040 --> 00:18:31,110 [crowd cheering] 355 00:18:31,944 --> 00:18:33,645 [grunts] 356 00:18:33,712 --> 00:18:37,416 [crowd chanting "Gable"] 357 00:18:38,383 --> 00:18:39,985 [grunts] 358 00:18:41,220 --> 00:18:42,654 [grunts] 359 00:18:43,522 --> 00:18:46,325 [Tom] Now, dash Wilder early command here of Chad Gable. 360 00:18:46,391 --> 00:18:49,094 The number of count out Chad Gable, the former Olympian. 361 00:18:49,161 --> 00:18:51,296 This is a position where Chad Gable thrives-- 362 00:18:51,363 --> 00:18:54,967 Oh! Being able to adapt, but dash Wilder just used a brute force 363 00:18:55,033 --> 00:18:56,435 and there's the tag to Scott. 364 00:18:57,603 --> 00:18:58,937 [grunts] 365 00:18:59,004 --> 00:18:59,905 [Corey] And here we go. 366 00:18:59,972 --> 00:19:03,108 I think we're gonna see a lot of chopping up, beating up. 367 00:19:03,175 --> 00:19:04,076 [Tom] Oh, quite literally. 368 00:19:04,143 --> 00:19:07,079 [Corey] Hands, fists, kicks, all that stuff from The Revival tonight. 369 00:19:07,146 --> 00:19:10,082 They said they made a mistake in Dallas. They tried to wrestle 370 00:19:10,149 --> 00:19:12,284 American Alpha and you're not gonna out-wrestle those two guys. 371 00:19:12,351 --> 00:19:13,852 -They're gonna trying to win a fight. -[Tom] Look at this. 372 00:19:13,919 --> 00:19:17,723 Look at this, an early slugfest between Chad Gable and Scott Dawson. 373 00:19:19,424 --> 00:19:20,959 [crowd gasps] 374 00:19:21,026 --> 00:19:23,195 [Tom] Into the corner, Chad Gable creates a little bit of room 375 00:19:23,262 --> 00:19:26,632 and just chopped down Dawson, cover, and a kickout. 376 00:19:26,698 --> 00:19:28,133 [grunts] 377 00:19:28,200 --> 00:19:31,136 Again, just blunt power. Another power out by Chad Gable. 378 00:19:33,405 --> 00:19:34,439 [Jason] Perfect, perfect, perfect. 379 00:19:36,542 --> 00:19:38,377 [Tom] Oh, look at Gable. Gable catches Dawson. 380 00:19:38,443 --> 00:19:42,548 [crowd cheering] 381 00:19:44,249 --> 00:19:47,286 [Tom] And again, sending Dawson for a ride and American Alpha 382 00:19:47,352 --> 00:19:49,488 starting to roll. There's the tag to JJ. 383 00:19:49,555 --> 00:19:50,856 [gaps] What an elevation. 384 00:19:50,923 --> 00:19:52,024 [Corey] What a dropkick. 385 00:19:54,092 --> 00:19:57,496 And another, this is the pace American Alpha needs to maintain. 386 00:19:57,563 --> 00:19:58,664 This is what they need to do… 387 00:19:58,730 --> 00:20:00,599 [Tom] Cover and a kickout by Dawson. 388 00:20:00,666 --> 00:20:01,800 [Corey] …to make it their match 389 00:20:02,734 --> 00:20:04,870 coming out of the gates strong. 390 00:20:04,937 --> 00:20:06,872 [crowd cheering] 391 00:20:07,472 --> 00:20:10,309 [Tom] Watch this, this is great teamwork. The tag to Jason Jordan. 392 00:20:10,375 --> 00:20:12,177 right there on the button 393 00:20:12,244 --> 00:20:14,580 and then, again, Jason Jordan one on one 394 00:20:14,646 --> 00:20:16,949 with Dash Wilder and he wins that battle 395 00:20:17,015 --> 00:20:19,017 and nearly put away Dawson for the cover. 396 00:20:19,084 --> 00:20:20,018 [Corey] With hops like that, 397 00:20:20,085 --> 00:20:21,887 I'm surprised the Cavaliers aren't calling Jason Jordan right now 398 00:20:21,954 --> 00:20:23,121 to help them up. 399 00:20:23,722 --> 00:20:26,491 Get him again! Get him again, Scott! 400 00:20:26,558 --> 00:20:27,492 [grunts] 401 00:20:27,559 --> 00:20:30,562 [Tom] Another champions' advantage, the only way to win the titles 402 00:20:30,629 --> 00:20:32,431 is by pinfall and submission, but look at Dawson. 403 00:20:32,497 --> 00:20:35,601 Look at Dawson ripping at the knee pad of Jason Jordan. 404 00:20:36,435 --> 00:20:38,737 [Corey] Sometimes, you got to take a shortcut, Tom. It's gonna pay off. 405 00:20:38,804 --> 00:20:40,005 [Tom] Oh, look at this. 406 00:20:40,072 --> 00:20:43,342 [crowd cheering] 407 00:20:44,476 --> 00:20:46,011 -[Tom] And a standoff for a moment! -[Corey] Here we go. 408 00:20:46,078 --> 00:20:48,413 And here we go, hammering away on each other. 409 00:20:49,214 --> 00:20:51,783 They couldn't hold back last week on NXT. 410 00:20:53,652 --> 00:20:55,320 And now back into the ring, The Revival 411 00:20:55,387 --> 00:20:56,989 going right after American Alpha. 412 00:20:57,055 --> 00:20:59,992 [Corey] More of the same haymakers being thrown, but The Revival… 413 00:21:00,592 --> 00:21:02,027 …somehow stops the momentum. 414 00:21:02,094 --> 00:21:03,362 [commentators gasp] 415 00:21:03,428 --> 00:21:05,631 [Tom] Almost was as a collision there for a second. 416 00:21:06,365 --> 00:21:09,568 Dash and Dawson, face first into the mat. 417 00:21:10,402 --> 00:21:11,503 Double leg locks! 418 00:21:11,570 --> 00:21:12,938 [Corey] Oh, my god, this could be it! 419 00:21:13,005 --> 00:21:14,206 [crowd cheering] 420 00:21:14,273 --> 00:21:16,975 [Tom] And both members of the revival get to the ropes. 421 00:21:17,042 --> 00:21:19,444 [crowd cheering] 422 00:21:22,180 --> 00:21:25,350 [Corey] American Alpha has The Revival all out of sorts. 423 00:21:25,417 --> 00:21:27,853 They came prepared and ready to go. 424 00:21:27,919 --> 00:21:31,757 [crowd chanting] 425 00:21:33,859 --> 00:21:34,826 Two… 426 00:21:35,560 --> 00:21:37,362 [Tom] Now, Dash and Dawson, after the count of ten, 427 00:21:37,429 --> 00:21:39,164 try to get back into the ring. Dash Dawson. 428 00:21:39,231 --> 00:21:41,867 Dash Wilder rather flattens Jason Jordan. 429 00:21:42,934 --> 00:21:44,002 [grunts] 430 00:21:44,069 --> 00:21:46,972 [Corey] He's got amateur background and Jordan-- raw power. 431 00:21:48,173 --> 00:21:51,076 [Tom] Shoulders down here, puts him into the cover, kick out at two, 432 00:21:51,677 --> 00:21:53,545 nearly put away the challengers right there. 433 00:21:53,612 --> 00:21:54,746 [crowd] Let's go, Jordan! 434 00:21:54,813 --> 00:21:57,182 [Corey] This high energy as fast as the pace was, 435 00:21:57,249 --> 00:22:00,185 you've got to take a look at the faces of Jordan and Gable, 436 00:22:00,252 --> 00:22:02,521 how relaxed they are, how calm they are. 437 00:22:02,587 --> 00:22:03,855 Everything is going their way. 438 00:22:03,922 --> 00:22:08,794 [Tom] We are making noise on social media. #NXTTakeoverTheEnd is trending. 439 00:22:08,860 --> 00:22:12,164 Here's the cover and nearly put away Dash Wilder to Gable. 440 00:22:12,230 --> 00:22:16,034 [crowd chanting] Let's go, Gable! 441 00:22:16,101 --> 00:22:18,303 [Tom] We can hear Scott Dawson calling out from the corner 442 00:22:18,370 --> 00:22:21,873 saying, "tag, tag!" They've got to go a fresh man into this match. 443 00:22:21,940 --> 00:22:23,241 [Corey] To this point, Jordan and Gable 444 00:22:23,308 --> 00:22:25,444 have actually used The Revival's plan against them. 445 00:22:25,510 --> 00:22:27,446 They've cut that ring up fairly effectively. 446 00:22:27,512 --> 00:22:30,182 [Tom] No, no, not a legal tag, not a legal tag in the corner. 447 00:22:30,248 --> 00:22:32,117 [Corey] It doesn't matter. It wasn't a legal tag, 448 00:22:32,184 --> 00:22:33,919 but the referee was distracted long enough 449 00:22:34,886 --> 00:22:36,922 for Wilder to take that short cut. 450 00:22:36,988 --> 00:22:38,423 [grunts] 451 00:22:38,490 --> 00:22:40,392 [crowd chatter] 452 00:22:40,459 --> 00:22:42,694 [Tom] That is what we've seen The Revival do. 453 00:22:42,761 --> 00:22:44,262 They always manage to find a loophole. 454 00:22:44,329 --> 00:22:46,098 They always seem to have a plan 455 00:22:46,164 --> 00:22:47,699 for specific moments. 456 00:22:48,300 --> 00:22:51,303 The backslide, backslide here to put away Dawson, no. 457 00:22:53,605 --> 00:22:55,841 And again, shoulders down, shoulders down! 458 00:22:55,907 --> 00:22:58,043 Dawson! Dawson still in this match. 459 00:22:58,610 --> 00:23:00,679 [Corey] I have never seen The Revival at this much trouble 460 00:23:00,746 --> 00:23:02,180 in the early goings of a match like this. [gasps] 461 00:23:02,247 --> 00:23:03,381 [Tom] Oh, man! 462 00:23:03,882 --> 00:23:05,350 [Corey] I've seen that before though. 463 00:23:06,752 --> 00:23:08,286 [Tom] What an uppercut by Dawson 464 00:23:08,353 --> 00:23:10,655 and taking a cheap shot at Jason Jordan. 465 00:23:10,722 --> 00:23:13,625 [crowd cheering] 466 00:23:13,692 --> 00:23:16,161 [Tom] Now, Wilder misses in the corner. 467 00:23:16,228 --> 00:23:18,430 Jason Jordan. Oh! Look out! 468 00:23:18,497 --> 00:23:20,399 [crowd cheering] 469 00:23:20,465 --> 00:23:21,767 Double dropkicks! 470 00:23:23,301 --> 00:23:24,936 And there go the revival again! 471 00:23:25,003 --> 00:23:28,673 [crowd cheering] 472 00:23:29,975 --> 00:23:32,043 [Corey] This is absolutely unbelievable. 473 00:23:32,110 --> 00:23:35,680 [crowd cheering] 474 00:23:38,750 --> 00:23:40,018 [Corey] Look at this teamwork, 475 00:23:40,085 --> 00:23:42,921 Gable from the skies, double clothesline, 476 00:23:43,755 --> 00:23:45,190 stereo drop kicks 477 00:23:45,257 --> 00:23:47,926 and a pair clotheslines for good measure. 478 00:23:47,993 --> 00:23:49,494 [crowd cheering] 479 00:23:49,561 --> 00:23:51,530 [Tom] Maximum effort from American Alpha. 480 00:23:51,596 --> 00:23:54,466 [crowd cheering] 481 00:23:55,967 --> 00:23:57,369 [grunts] 482 00:23:58,103 --> 00:24:00,472 [Tom] a drop at Dawson. Dawson looking for another shot 483 00:24:00,539 --> 00:24:02,874 there to Jason Jordan and, again, American Alpha 484 00:24:02,941 --> 00:24:05,544 taking advantage [gasps] into the top rope. 485 00:24:06,745 --> 00:24:08,980 The Revival and Gable right where they want them 486 00:24:09,047 --> 00:24:11,750 hook to the inside leg and Scott Dawson nearly had him. 487 00:24:11,817 --> 00:24:14,386 [Corey] That just completely turned the tide of this match. 488 00:24:14,953 --> 00:24:17,355 When you're in the ring with two talented stars 489 00:24:17,422 --> 00:24:18,857 like Dawson and Wilder, 490 00:24:18,924 --> 00:24:20,592 you got to be watching out for everything. 491 00:24:20,659 --> 00:24:22,260 The slightest opening like this… 492 00:24:22,327 --> 00:24:23,762 [crowd gasps] 493 00:24:23,829 --> 00:24:25,063 …turned the lights out. 494 00:24:25,130 --> 00:24:27,365 [crowd chatter] 495 00:24:27,432 --> 00:24:29,267 [Tom] And then again, the cover here on Gable 496 00:24:29,334 --> 00:24:31,670 and Gable managing to stick around, 497 00:24:31,736 --> 00:24:34,506 the NXT tag team championship on the line here. 498 00:24:34,573 --> 00:24:37,876 [Corey] And this is exactly what American Alpha was trying to avoid, 499 00:24:37,943 --> 00:24:40,979 this smash mouth of the revival. Look at this. 500 00:24:41,046 --> 00:24:43,615 [Tom] That case in point, Dash Wilder is the legal man. 501 00:24:43,682 --> 00:24:45,650 [Corey] I'm pretty sure that constituted clobbering, Tom. 502 00:24:45,717 --> 00:24:46,985 Come on! 503 00:24:47,052 --> 00:24:48,820 Hey! Listen up! Knock that off. 504 00:24:52,257 --> 00:24:54,693 [Tom] Now, Scott Dawson back into the match legal, 505 00:24:54,759 --> 00:24:57,529 seeing this before for the revival, great double teamwork. 506 00:24:59,464 --> 00:25:03,468 Now shoots a half, into the cover to win the championship, Gable at a two. 507 00:25:03,535 --> 00:25:06,771 [crowd chatter] 508 00:25:09,975 --> 00:25:12,944 [Corey] When you face off with two guys as talented and experienced 509 00:25:13,478 --> 00:25:16,615 as The Revival, you almost have to wrestle the perfect match. 510 00:25:16,681 --> 00:25:18,483 You can't have any room for error. 511 00:25:18,550 --> 00:25:20,185 I think somehow, someway, 512 00:25:20,685 --> 00:25:22,487 American Alpha was able to do that in Dallas, 513 00:25:22,554 --> 00:25:24,890 but tonight, the slightest opening was given 514 00:25:24,956 --> 00:25:26,258 and Revivals made them pay. 515 00:25:27,092 --> 00:25:28,960 [grunts] 516 00:25:30,529 --> 00:25:33,999 [Tom] Now, Scott Dawson focusing on the left arm and shoulder 517 00:25:34,499 --> 00:25:35,634 of Chad Gable here. 518 00:25:35,700 --> 00:25:37,903 [crowd cheering enthusiastically] 519 00:25:41,239 --> 00:25:43,241 [Corey] Gable trying to power back towards Jordan. 520 00:25:46,411 --> 00:25:48,046 [Tom] A miss with the elbow drop 521 00:25:48,113 --> 00:25:52,384 little bit of solace outside of the ring and took a shot. 522 00:25:52,450 --> 00:25:54,352 [grunts] 523 00:25:54,419 --> 00:25:55,353 [moans] 524 00:25:56,021 --> 00:25:58,323 [Tom] Chad gable go out here on the apron. 525 00:25:58,390 --> 00:26:01,459 Another cover, here's cover to Dawson to put it away. No. 526 00:26:02,661 --> 00:26:03,495 [yells] 527 00:26:03,562 --> 00:26:04,696 [Tom] And Gable, Gable, Gable 528 00:26:04,763 --> 00:26:07,299 inches away, inches away from Jason Jordan. 529 00:26:09,701 --> 00:26:11,736 [Corey] Oh, what a spinebuster. 530 00:26:11,803 --> 00:26:14,306 [Tom] Caught with that one to win the championship, 531 00:26:14,372 --> 00:26:15,774 Gable still in this match. 532 00:26:16,474 --> 00:26:18,510 [Corey] Arn Anderson-like spinebuster 533 00:26:18,577 --> 00:26:19,978 from Scott Dawson, 534 00:26:20,045 --> 00:26:22,414 Gable came within inches of making the tag with Jordan, 535 00:26:22,480 --> 00:26:25,116 but let's be honest, he might as well have been a mile away just now. 536 00:26:25,183 --> 00:26:26,484 [crowd cheering] 537 00:26:26,551 --> 00:26:28,219 [Corey] Let's take another look at this. 538 00:26:29,554 --> 00:26:31,456 Watch the snap by Dawson, 539 00:26:31,523 --> 00:26:33,792 driving Gable's spine first into the mat. 540 00:26:33,858 --> 00:26:35,026 That almost changed… 541 00:26:35,093 --> 00:26:37,929 [Tom] Give credit to Chad Gable, getting that shoulder up 542 00:26:37,996 --> 00:26:39,698 sticking around here on this match. 543 00:26:40,732 --> 00:26:41,733 Let's go. 544 00:26:44,135 --> 00:26:45,637 [grunts] 545 00:26:45,704 --> 00:26:47,505 [Tom] Right to the midsection, Dash Wilder, 546 00:26:47,572 --> 00:26:49,374 another cover here, and Gable 547 00:26:51,109 --> 00:26:52,310 keeping his team in this match. 548 00:26:52,377 --> 00:26:54,779 American Alpha in trouble right now. 549 00:26:55,513 --> 00:26:57,115 [grunts] 550 00:26:57,182 --> 00:26:58,750 Come on, Gable! 551 00:26:58,817 --> 00:27:00,285 [crowd booing] 552 00:27:00,352 --> 00:27:01,586 [grunts] 553 00:27:01,653 --> 00:27:03,621 [Tom] Graves, this is the difference we talked about 554 00:27:03,688 --> 00:27:05,357 of being the hunted before the hunter. 555 00:27:05,423 --> 00:27:06,958 This kind of situation, 556 00:27:07,025 --> 00:27:08,193 how do you dig down deep? 557 00:27:08,259 --> 00:27:10,695 How do you find a way to get to the end of the tunnel? 558 00:27:10,762 --> 00:27:11,863 [crowd cheering] 559 00:27:11,930 --> 00:27:14,599 [Corey] That remains to be seen if American Alpha can get that done. 560 00:27:15,166 --> 00:27:17,636 We knew going into Dallas, they've had trouble on the big stage 561 00:27:17,702 --> 00:27:19,604 they haven't had the best luck throughout their lives. 562 00:27:21,573 --> 00:27:23,641 I'm curious to see how this works out tonight here at Full Sail. 563 00:27:23,708 --> 00:27:24,909 [Tom] They found their calling, 564 00:27:24,976 --> 00:27:27,712 they found their home, they found a championship in Dallas, 565 00:27:28,580 --> 00:27:29,981 and now gable trying to reach out, 566 00:27:30,048 --> 00:27:33,118 trying to find some opening here to Jason Jordan. Wow. 567 00:27:33,184 --> 00:27:35,754 [Corey] Buried that shoulder right into the abdomen of Gable. 568 00:27:37,989 --> 00:27:39,157 [Tom gasps] 569 00:27:39,224 --> 00:27:42,560 [crowd chatters] 570 00:27:43,928 --> 00:27:45,263 [moans] 571 00:27:45,330 --> 00:27:46,297 [Tom] look at this. 572 00:27:47,666 --> 00:27:48,900 [Corey] Gable's got that armbar. 573 00:27:49,668 --> 00:27:52,370 He can only hold it for a count of five before being disqualified, 574 00:27:52,437 --> 00:27:54,506 but that'll do some damage in short order. 575 00:27:55,440 --> 00:27:56,675 Knock it off. 576 00:27:56,741 --> 00:28:00,378 [Tom] Now, Dawson doing the smart thing, tossing his teammate back into the ring. 577 00:28:01,279 --> 00:28:04,315 There's the legal tag now, Scott Dawson very, very aware. 578 00:28:05,050 --> 00:28:06,418 [Corey] Dawson needs to… 579 00:28:06,484 --> 00:28:07,986 [Tom] Put out from under him. 580 00:28:08,053 --> 00:28:10,855 [crowd chatters] 581 00:28:10,922 --> 00:28:14,526 [Tom] That was a nasty fall and a nasty shot to Jason Jordan. 582 00:28:14,592 --> 00:28:17,062 -[Corey] Dawson knew he had… -[Tom] Wait a minute. 583 00:28:17,128 --> 00:28:19,064 Dash Wilder's not legal in this match, 584 00:28:19,130 --> 00:28:20,932 just times in. 585 00:28:20,999 --> 00:28:23,034 Dawson with the leg drop off the top rope. 586 00:28:23,101 --> 00:28:26,271 Hook to the outside leg, Chad Gable's still in this match. 587 00:28:26,771 --> 00:28:28,506 [Corey] I don't know how gable did 588 00:28:28,573 --> 00:28:31,409 [crowd cheering] 589 00:28:32,477 --> 00:28:35,346 [Corey] Great ring awareness by Dash and Dawson 590 00:28:35,413 --> 00:28:37,849 to stop Gable from making the tag to a fresh man 591 00:28:37,916 --> 00:28:40,251 executing this beautiful double team. 592 00:28:40,318 --> 00:28:41,786 Check this out. Bam! 593 00:28:43,288 --> 00:28:44,923 [Tom] Give credit to Chad gable 594 00:28:44,989 --> 00:28:48,059 who's taken a ton of punishment earlier on here in this match. 595 00:28:49,394 --> 00:28:51,029 And American Alpha is still fighting. 596 00:28:51,096 --> 00:28:54,165 [crowd cheering] 597 00:28:55,366 --> 00:28:56,768 [grunts] 598 00:28:58,903 --> 00:29:00,305 [grunts] 599 00:29:01,873 --> 00:29:04,309 [Corey] Gable's dangerously close to making the tag there. 600 00:29:05,944 --> 00:29:08,346 [Tom] Now there's a tag, Dash Wilder back into his own corner. 601 00:29:09,848 --> 00:29:11,950 Revival trying to slow down Chad Gable. 602 00:29:12,650 --> 00:29:14,753 Through the legs, through another set of legs, 603 00:29:14,819 --> 00:29:15,987 here comes Jason Jordan. 604 00:29:17,589 --> 00:29:19,824 Jason Jordan starting to roll. 605 00:29:20,859 --> 00:29:22,093 Dropkick from JJ. 606 00:29:22,794 --> 00:29:24,963 [crowd gasping] 607 00:29:25,029 --> 00:29:27,298 [Tom] And he caught him with a T-bone suplex. 608 00:29:28,399 --> 00:29:30,201 Oh! 609 00:29:30,268 --> 00:29:34,339 [crowd cheering] 610 00:29:35,540 --> 00:29:39,144 [Tom] Look at the eyes of Jason Jordan, spear into the corner. 611 00:29:40,111 --> 00:29:41,713 And launching Wilder. 612 00:29:42,413 --> 00:29:44,849 The cover to retain the championship, 613 00:29:44,916 --> 00:29:47,085 Dash Wilder kicked out at two. 614 00:29:48,153 --> 00:29:49,554 [Corey] Gable made that tag to Jordan, 615 00:29:49,621 --> 00:29:51,389 it was like somebody pulled Jordan's trigger. 616 00:29:51,456 --> 00:29:54,659 He came in here a hundred miles an hour and started wrecking everything in sight. 617 00:29:55,360 --> 00:29:57,962 [Tom] As Jason Jordan shocked out of a Cannon. 618 00:29:58,029 --> 00:30:00,431 [crowd chatter] 619 00:30:04,169 --> 00:30:05,203 [grunts] 620 00:30:05,270 --> 00:30:07,772 [Tom] And face first into the second turnbuckle, 621 00:30:07,839 --> 00:30:09,774 drop toehold here from Dash Wilder. 622 00:30:09,841 --> 00:30:11,810 [Corey] It's that veteran instinct, that ring awareness 623 00:30:11,876 --> 00:30:13,878 that Dash and Dawson have like nobody else. 624 00:30:14,779 --> 00:30:15,847 [grunts] 625 00:30:15,914 --> 00:30:18,249 [Tom] He tried to block that suplex. Jason Jordan dangerous territory. 626 00:30:18,316 --> 00:30:20,552 Scott Dawson makes the tag. 627 00:30:20,618 --> 00:30:22,687 Top rope here. I don't know if JJ saw the tag. 628 00:30:22,754 --> 00:30:25,657 And a big clothesline, cover from Dawson, 629 00:30:25,723 --> 00:30:27,592 shoulders down, he nearly had him. 630 00:30:29,027 --> 00:30:31,996 [Corey] It doesn't get any close than that without the bell ringing. 631 00:30:32,063 --> 00:30:34,799 [crowd cheering] 632 00:30:37,735 --> 00:30:39,504 [Tom] What a series there. 633 00:30:39,571 --> 00:30:41,639 Great wherewithal by Jason Jordan 634 00:30:41,706 --> 00:30:43,641 to find a way to kick out 635 00:30:43,708 --> 00:30:45,009 knowing he was in trouble. 636 00:30:46,377 --> 00:30:48,713 [Corey] Which is where that power game that Jordan comes into play, 637 00:30:48,780 --> 00:30:51,282 to be able to hold that man, 250 pounds 638 00:30:51,349 --> 00:30:53,785 down for three seconds is next to impossible. 639 00:30:57,789 --> 00:30:58,823 [grunts] 640 00:30:59,357 --> 00:31:00,625 Are you okay? 641 00:31:01,659 --> 00:31:04,095 [Corey] And once again, The Revival dictating the pace. 642 00:31:04,162 --> 00:31:05,096 [moans] 643 00:31:05,163 --> 00:31:09,167 [crowd chanting] Let's go, JJ! 644 00:31:16,841 --> 00:31:19,244 [Tom] Well, hold on, look at Jason Jordan trying to counter 645 00:31:19,310 --> 00:31:22,146 and made the tag, made the tag to Chad Gable! 646 00:31:23,748 --> 00:31:25,984 [Tom] Bridging into the cover, 647 00:31:26,050 --> 00:31:27,919 shoulders down, Dash Wilder's down, 648 00:31:27,986 --> 00:31:29,287 Dawson kicked out. 649 00:31:30,521 --> 00:31:32,757 [Corey] You got to give Dawson credit for being able to kick out of that. 650 00:31:32,824 --> 00:31:36,461 A combination dropkick German suplex by American Alpha. 651 00:31:36,527 --> 00:31:39,530 I don't know if Dawson knows where he is but he knows he didn't lose. 652 00:31:39,597 --> 00:31:42,967 [crowd cheering and chanting] 653 00:31:50,975 --> 00:31:52,644 [Tom] Now you see Chad Gable directing traffic, 654 00:31:52,710 --> 00:31:54,846 trying to set up Jason Jordan in the corner. 655 00:31:54,913 --> 00:31:56,114 Look at dash Wilder. 656 00:31:56,180 --> 00:31:57,882 Face first into the steel stairs! 657 00:31:57,949 --> 00:31:59,851 [Corey] Wilder pulled Jordan right off the apron. 658 00:31:59,918 --> 00:32:01,619 Gable's still legal in the ring. 659 00:32:01,686 --> 00:32:04,923 [Tom] I thought he was going for a DDT there for a second. 660 00:32:04,989 --> 00:32:06,291 Ankle lock. 661 00:32:06,357 --> 00:32:07,792 [Corey] Gable's got it locked in. 662 00:32:08,593 --> 00:32:10,495 Can Wilder-- Can Dawson hang on? 663 00:32:10,561 --> 00:32:12,930 [Tom] Scott Dawson caught in the middle of the ring. 664 00:32:12,997 --> 00:32:15,633 The NXT universe cheering now from the tap 665 00:32:15,700 --> 00:32:17,368 and Dawson… [gasps] 666 00:32:18,036 --> 00:32:19,570 …walks right into a cover. 667 00:32:19,637 --> 00:32:22,273 Cover. He's got the tights. He nearly had him. 668 00:32:22,807 --> 00:32:24,275 [Corey] Unbelievable. 669 00:32:25,176 --> 00:32:27,045 Gable somehow able to kick out 670 00:32:27,111 --> 00:32:29,447 that uppercut from Wilder on the floor 671 00:32:30,248 --> 00:32:32,750 caught him off guard Dawson right there with the rollup, 672 00:32:32,817 --> 00:32:35,820 but it wasn't quite enough to dethrone the tag team champions. 673 00:32:37,255 --> 00:32:39,524 [Tom] Another tag. Back in comes dash Wilder. 674 00:32:40,024 --> 00:32:43,795 [crowd chatter] 675 00:32:46,664 --> 00:32:49,367 [Tom] What a matchup here for the tag team titles. 676 00:32:49,434 --> 00:32:51,502 Now once again, The Revival, looking for a double… 677 00:32:52,036 --> 00:32:54,939 Oh, my god. Gable caught him in a belly-to-belly. 678 00:32:56,341 --> 00:32:57,608 Both men are down and out. 679 00:32:57,675 --> 00:32:59,377 Gable got the best of it, however. 680 00:32:59,444 --> 00:33:01,980 Cover here and Wilder broke it up. 681 00:33:02,046 --> 00:33:04,916 [Corey] I don't know how gable was able to reverse the momentum. 682 00:33:04,983 --> 00:33:06,684 Dawson came in a little high 683 00:33:07,418 --> 00:33:09,787 Gable caught him in a belly-to-belly. That was unbelievable. 684 00:33:09,854 --> 00:33:13,358 [Tom] It was so close, it didn't look like either man had a good landing. 685 00:33:14,759 --> 00:33:15,893 Well now, into the corner, 686 00:33:15,960 --> 00:33:17,595 Jordan's got the legal tag. 687 00:33:19,263 --> 00:33:20,998 Oh, and Jordan got him again. 688 00:33:22,400 --> 00:33:23,501 [Corey] Up there goes gable. 689 00:33:23,568 --> 00:33:25,236 [Tom] Almost setting up for grand amplitude 690 00:33:25,303 --> 00:33:28,606 [Corey] Dawson with the save, shatter machine. 691 00:33:28,673 --> 00:33:30,441 [crowd cheering] 692 00:33:30,508 --> 00:33:31,709 [Tom] Dash, the cover. 693 00:33:33,011 --> 00:33:35,780 Revival are two-time champions! 694 00:33:37,181 --> 00:33:38,716 [announcer] Here are your winners, 695 00:33:38,783 --> 00:33:43,955 and the new NXT tag team champions, 696 00:33:44,489 --> 00:33:47,392 The Revival! 697 00:33:48,626 --> 00:33:50,028 [Corey] Full Sail University 698 00:33:50,094 --> 00:33:52,163 is in complete shock right now 699 00:33:52,997 --> 00:33:55,633 because The Revival have just captured 700 00:33:55,700 --> 00:33:59,504 the NXT tag team championship for the second time. 701 00:33:59,570 --> 00:34:05,043 [Tom] They are now the winningest tag team in nxt history, 702 00:34:05,109 --> 00:34:08,346 the only team to have climbed the mountain twice. 703 00:34:09,180 --> 00:34:10,415 [Corey] I've said it from the outset 704 00:34:10,481 --> 00:34:13,251 it was about which team to execute their game plans. 705 00:34:13,317 --> 00:34:17,522 You have to come in with that perfect match against The Revival. 706 00:34:17,588 --> 00:34:19,657 I thought American Alpha were pretty close. 707 00:34:19,724 --> 00:34:22,260 They were on the same page. Take a look at this teamwork. 708 00:34:22,326 --> 00:34:24,162 [Tom] Great teamwork here, there was a dropkick. 709 00:34:24,228 --> 00:34:26,164 This was a very good fall. 710 00:34:26,230 --> 00:34:27,665 Dash Wilder was right down, 711 00:34:27,732 --> 00:34:29,967 but Scott Dawson, tremendous bridge, 712 00:34:30,034 --> 00:34:31,402 he hung around in this thing. 713 00:34:31,469 --> 00:34:34,806 Then the angle lock, bam! Dash Wilder got an opening. 714 00:34:34,872 --> 00:34:37,875 This was back and forth so many times, Graves. 715 00:34:37,942 --> 00:34:39,811 [Corey] This match could've ended six or seven times. 716 00:34:39,877 --> 00:34:43,548 Here we go, watch this. Watch the ability of Chad Gable 717 00:34:44,382 --> 00:34:47,952 [gasps] to somehow reverse the momentum, plants Scott Dawson 718 00:34:48,019 --> 00:34:51,422 with that belly-to-belly and somehow, that wasn't enough. 719 00:34:51,489 --> 00:34:54,158 [Tom] And dash Wilder able to break up that near fall 720 00:34:54,225 --> 00:34:56,227 and then watch this down the scratch. 721 00:34:56,861 --> 00:34:59,096 This was a break up of grand amplitude, 722 00:34:59,163 --> 00:35:04,335 the legal tag, shatter machine of Dash Wilder who took advantage. 723 00:35:04,402 --> 00:35:08,139 [Corey] If you didn't execute the perfect match against The Revival, 724 00:35:08,206 --> 00:35:11,042 there is no way you're leaving with the titles. 725 00:35:11,109 --> 00:35:12,710 I thought American Alpha did great. 726 00:35:12,777 --> 00:35:15,746 Hats off to them, but tonight, the facts are the facts, 727 00:35:15,813 --> 00:35:17,982 The Revival are just better. 728 00:35:18,049 --> 00:35:19,951 [Tom] Give credits to Dash and Dawson. 729 00:35:20,017 --> 00:35:22,620 They came into this match knowing that they lost. 730 00:35:22,687 --> 00:35:25,857 They went to the back of the line. We talk about hunted versus hunter. 731 00:35:25,923 --> 00:35:28,960 American Alpha, a tremendous effort tonight, 732 00:35:29,026 --> 00:35:31,395 but Dash and Dawson are the champions. 733 00:35:31,462 --> 00:35:35,867 [heavy metal music playing] 734 00:35:35,933 --> 00:35:40,371 Whatever you wanna say, two-time on this place. 735 00:35:40,438 --> 00:35:45,543 [heavy metal music playing] 736 00:35:53,851 --> 00:35:57,088 [crowd cheering] 737 00:35:57,822 --> 00:35:59,590 [Corey] The looks on those faces say it all. 738 00:35:59,657 --> 00:36:01,159 The emotions that got to be rushing… 739 00:36:01,225 --> 00:36:02,326 -Oh, my-- -[Tom] Oh, my God. 740 00:36:02,393 --> 00:36:04,829 [crowd screaming] 741 00:36:04,896 --> 00:36:06,264 [Corey] What the hell is going on? 742 00:36:06,330 --> 00:36:07,698 [Tom] Look at the size of these guys. 743 00:36:07,765 --> 00:36:09,167 [crowd booing] 744 00:36:09,233 --> 00:36:11,169 [Corey] Wailing away on Jordan and Gable! 745 00:36:13,337 --> 00:36:14,338 [Corey] This is ridiculous. 746 00:36:14,405 --> 00:36:16,807 These guys just had a tag team match, they just lost their titles. 747 00:36:16,874 --> 00:36:17,875 They don't need this. 748 00:36:18,643 --> 00:36:19,777 [Tom] Oh, my god. 749 00:36:21,479 --> 00:36:22,914 [Corey] These guys are freaking monsters. 750 00:36:24,182 --> 00:36:25,316 [Tom] Both of them now. 751 00:36:25,383 --> 00:36:28,419 [crowd booing] 752 00:36:28,486 --> 00:36:32,323 [indistinct dialogue] 753 00:36:39,564 --> 00:36:42,300 [Tom] No, no, no. Chad Gable! 754 00:36:42,366 --> 00:36:43,768 Chad Gable dropped. 755 00:36:43,834 --> 00:36:45,770 [crowd booing] 756 00:36:45,836 --> 00:36:48,472 [Corey] Who in the hell are these monsters, Tom? 757 00:36:51,175 --> 00:36:55,913 [Tom] I have no idea. They are laying waste to American Alpha right now. 758 00:36:55,980 --> 00:36:57,815 They are manhandling Jason Jordan. 759 00:36:58,950 --> 00:37:02,019 [crowd booing] 760 00:37:11,762 --> 00:37:12,830 [Tom and Corey] Whoa. 761 00:37:15,366 --> 00:37:18,869 -[Tom] Who is that? -[Corey] Tom, that's Paul Ellering. 762 00:37:20,371 --> 00:37:21,872 That's Paul Ellering, one of the greatest managers 763 00:37:21,939 --> 00:37:23,307 in the history of our business. 764 00:37:23,841 --> 00:37:26,310 He managed the Road Warriors, the Legion of Doom. 765 00:37:26,377 --> 00:37:28,879 This guy is synonymous with great tag teams. 766 00:37:28,946 --> 00:37:32,116 [crowd cheering] 767 00:37:32,183 --> 00:37:33,918 He's a WWE hall of famer. 768 00:37:33,985 --> 00:37:36,220 He may be the greatest manager of all time. 769 00:37:36,787 --> 00:37:38,656 But, what's he doing here? Who are these guys? 770 00:37:38,723 --> 00:37:42,493 [crowd chatter] 771 00:37:43,294 --> 00:37:46,797 [crowd booing] 772 00:37:50,935 --> 00:37:55,473 [Corey] I cannot believe that Paul Ellering is here in NXT. 773 00:37:56,240 --> 00:38:00,177 [crowd chatter] 774 00:38:12,156 --> 00:38:13,624 [Asian music playing] 775 00:38:13,691 --> 00:38:15,760 [Corey] Great new history for NXT, 776 00:38:15,826 --> 00:38:17,228 You got to have a soundtrack. 777 00:38:17,295 --> 00:38:21,098 We wanna send a special thanks to Baby Metal for their song Karate. 778 00:38:21,165 --> 00:38:22,900 It's one of the official themes 779 00:38:22,967 --> 00:38:24,168 of NXT TakeOver: The End 780 00:38:24,235 --> 00:38:26,103 from their album Metal Resistance. 781 00:38:26,170 --> 00:38:29,573 You can get it right now on iTunes and Spotify. 782 00:38:30,274 --> 00:38:32,343 [Tom] we are still trying to regroup after what we just saw, 783 00:38:32,410 --> 00:38:36,380 but we could tell you, still to come here on NXT TakeOver: The End. 784 00:38:36,447 --> 00:38:40,451 There's the NXT women's champion, Asuka, warming up for her matchup. 785 00:38:40,518 --> 00:38:43,754 ["Karate" playing] 786 00:38:44,922 --> 00:38:46,023 Good luck tonight. 787 00:38:48,426 --> 00:38:51,762 [crowd cheering] 788 00:38:54,965 --> 00:38:57,301 [heavy metal music playing] 789 00:38:57,368 --> 00:39:00,738 [Tom] We are live here at Full Sail University 790 00:39:00,805 --> 00:39:02,873 in Orlando, Florida. 791 00:39:02,940 --> 00:39:04,942 What a night it's already been here 792 00:39:05,009 --> 00:39:06,844 at NXT TakeOver: The End. 793 00:39:06,911 --> 00:39:09,980 NXT TakeOver is presented by Warcraft, 794 00:39:10,047 --> 00:39:11,582 prepare for battle. 795 00:39:11,649 --> 00:39:17,088 warcraft in theaters reañ D, 3D, and IMAX 3D this Friday. 796 00:39:17,154 --> 00:39:18,622 [heavy metal music playing] 797 00:39:18,689 --> 00:39:23,260 [Corey] Well tonight, the global journeys of two world-class competitors 798 00:39:23,327 --> 00:39:25,262 have led them here to NXT. 799 00:39:25,763 --> 00:39:29,800 Tonight, Austin Aries and Shinsuke Nakamura will clash 800 00:39:29,867 --> 00:39:33,070 in their quest for definitive supremacy. 801 00:39:33,137 --> 00:39:35,573 [heavy metal music playing] 802 00:39:36,674 --> 00:39:37,942 [Austin Aries] The best, 803 00:39:38,008 --> 00:39:40,377 everybody wants to be the best, 804 00:39:40,444 --> 00:39:42,079 but the problem with that 805 00:39:42,146 --> 00:39:43,681 is you're only the best 806 00:39:43,748 --> 00:39:46,083 until someone better comes along. 807 00:39:46,150 --> 00:39:50,054 That's why I always preferred to simply be great. 808 00:39:51,288 --> 00:39:54,625 [announcer] This is one of the hottest, free agents on the planet earth, 809 00:39:54,692 --> 00:39:57,061 the greatest man that ever lived. 810 00:39:57,128 --> 00:39:59,730 There's a lot of a-level competition here in NXT, 811 00:39:59,797 --> 00:40:01,799 there's only one man at the A-double level, 812 00:40:01,866 --> 00:40:03,601 and that's Austin Aries. 813 00:40:03,667 --> 00:40:06,437 [rock music playing] 814 00:40:18,382 --> 00:40:20,284 [Austin] It is simply a matter of time 815 00:40:20,351 --> 00:40:23,954 before Austin Aries is the NXT champion 816 00:40:24,021 --> 00:40:26,123 [music decreases] 817 00:40:27,992 --> 00:40:30,761 [Tom] Talk about who is at the top here on NXT 818 00:40:30,828 --> 00:40:34,098 cannot forget about Shinsuke Nakamura. 819 00:40:34,165 --> 00:40:36,934 NXT championship 820 00:40:37,001 --> 00:40:40,037 not coming to greatness, 821 00:40:40,104 --> 00:40:46,043 coming to king of strong style. 822 00:40:46,110 --> 00:40:49,346 [crowd cheering] 823 00:40:49,413 --> 00:40:56,320 [upbeat orchestral music playing] 824 00:41:04,895 --> 00:41:08,232 [Tom] Here he comes Kinshasa! 825 00:41:08,299 --> 00:41:12,303 [crowd cheering] 826 00:41:13,471 --> 00:41:16,307 [music fades out] 827 00:41:16,373 --> 00:41:20,344 We got this big buzz surrounding the greatest acquisition in NXT history, 828 00:41:20,411 --> 00:41:22,813 it seems now I'm kind of flying under the radar. 829 00:41:24,181 --> 00:41:25,316 [Austin] But all that's gonna stop, 830 00:41:25,382 --> 00:41:29,053 all that is about to change. 831 00:41:29,119 --> 00:41:35,326 June the 8th, the takeover, it will be Austin Aries against Shinsuke Nakamura, 832 00:41:36,794 --> 00:41:40,865 [Austin] Nakamura, I am the greatest in this ring 833 00:41:41,665 --> 00:41:45,269 and I will shine the spotlight 834 00:41:46,303 --> 00:41:47,605 where it belongs. 835 00:41:48,506 --> 00:41:50,207 And that's on Austin Aries. 836 00:41:51,408 --> 00:41:53,711 I think Austin Aries 837 00:41:53,777 --> 00:41:59,617 will bow down to the king of strong style. 838 00:42:04,688 --> 00:42:10,594 [orchestral rock music playing] 839 00:42:24,008 --> 00:42:26,710 [crowd cheering] 840 00:42:26,777 --> 00:42:28,012 [bell rings] 841 00:42:28,078 --> 00:42:31,482 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall, 842 00:42:31,982 --> 00:42:35,452 making his way to the ring from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 843 00:42:35,519 --> 00:42:42,126 weighing 202 pounds Austin Aries. 844 00:42:42,192 --> 00:42:45,362 [rock music playing] 845 00:42:49,466 --> 00:42:52,703 [Corey] Tom, you don't call yourself the greatest man that ever lived 846 00:42:52,770 --> 00:42:56,941 without expecting to have to defend that champion-- that title 847 00:42:57,841 --> 00:42:58,842 every so often. 848 00:42:58,909 --> 00:43:00,611 Tonight is a golden opportunity 849 00:43:00,678 --> 00:43:03,147 to prove that Austin Aries is just that. 850 00:43:03,213 --> 00:43:08,586 [Tom] This is a match to find out who is simply the best here in NXT. 851 00:43:08,652 --> 00:43:12,289 But, Graves, you got to notice the taped up midsection of Austin Aries, 852 00:43:12,356 --> 00:43:13,490 What's the scoop on that? 853 00:43:13,557 --> 00:43:15,593 [Corey] I see that and there was nothing in the injury report earlier tonight. 854 00:43:15,659 --> 00:43:17,895 But knowing Aries honestly, Tom, 855 00:43:17,962 --> 00:43:20,898 it wouldn't surprise me if he was doing that to throw Nakamura off. 856 00:43:21,699 --> 00:43:23,667 When you tape something up… When you put something, 857 00:43:23,734 --> 00:43:25,035 it's like putting a target on your body. 858 00:43:25,102 --> 00:43:29,206 Maybe he's trying to keep Nakamura away from another part of his body, 859 00:43:29,273 --> 00:43:32,643 maybe his ankles hurt, maybe his neck's injured, you never know. 860 00:43:32,710 --> 00:43:34,545 [Tom] So he doesn't get kick to the face by Nakamura. 861 00:43:34,612 --> 00:43:36,580 [Corey] This is why he's the greatest man that ever lived, Tom. 862 00:43:36,647 --> 00:43:40,117 [crowd cheering] 863 00:43:40,184 --> 00:43:46,190 [electric guitar music playing] 864 00:43:52,629 --> 00:43:59,069 [upbeat Asian tech no music playing] 865 00:44:01,605 --> 00:44:05,209 [orchestral upbeat music playing] 866 00:44:20,557 --> 00:44:23,627 [announcer] And his opponent from Kyoto, Japan, 867 00:44:23,694 --> 00:44:26,096 weighing 220 pounds, 868 00:44:26,697 --> 00:44:30,701 Shinsuke Nakamura. 869 00:44:32,836 --> 00:44:34,071 [Tom] We talk about NXT 870 00:44:34,138 --> 00:44:36,707 being the hottest brand in sports entertainment 871 00:44:36,774 --> 00:44:38,642 It's not boasting. It's not overstating. 872 00:44:38,709 --> 00:44:41,345 This is the brand where great matches happen. 873 00:44:41,412 --> 00:44:44,248 This is where the best of the best come to prove themselves. 874 00:44:44,314 --> 00:44:47,718 And Graves, this is a matchup we never thought we'd see 875 00:44:47,785 --> 00:44:50,220 especially here on the WWE Network. 876 00:44:50,287 --> 00:44:52,122 [Corey] And there's no better way to put it in dream match, 877 00:44:52,189 --> 00:44:54,224 this is one of those points you talk about with your buddies 878 00:44:54,291 --> 00:44:57,194 saying, "Wouldn't it be cool…?" or "I wish someday we could see that." 879 00:44:57,261 --> 00:44:59,797 You never really expect it to happen, but it's happening. 880 00:44:59,863 --> 00:45:02,099 It's very real and it's happening right now. 881 00:45:02,166 --> 00:45:04,902 [Corey] Nakamura for years was the king of Japan, 882 00:45:04,968 --> 00:45:08,205 Austin Aries also competing all over the world, 883 00:45:08,272 --> 00:45:11,675 and it's amazing how these superstars would pass each other 884 00:45:11,742 --> 00:45:15,312 like ships in the night but then they find a way here on NXT. 885 00:45:15,379 --> 00:45:18,916 Give credit to Mr. William Regal making this dream match. 886 00:45:21,218 --> 00:45:23,253 Is that a stretch-off right now? 887 00:45:23,320 --> 00:45:25,989 [Corey] These are two warriors getting ready to go to battle. 888 00:45:26,056 --> 00:45:29,159 [music fades out] 889 00:45:29,226 --> 00:45:30,327 [crowd cheering] 890 00:45:30,394 --> 00:45:32,896 [Tom] Austin Aries playing a little mind games with Nakamura. 891 00:45:32,963 --> 00:45:35,566 but Nakamura may very well be the master. 892 00:45:35,632 --> 00:45:38,702 [crowd cheering and chanting] 893 00:45:41,004 --> 00:45:42,606 [bell ringing] 894 00:45:42,673 --> 00:45:47,211 [Tom] We invite you to use the #NakamuraVsAries on social media. 895 00:45:47,277 --> 00:45:49,480 [crowd cheering] 896 00:45:49,546 --> 00:45:52,750 I respect Austin Aries for all of his confidence, 897 00:45:52,816 --> 00:45:55,986 all of his swagger, tonight, he is in the front line 898 00:45:56,053 --> 00:45:58,355 of the battle field against the king, 899 00:45:58,422 --> 00:46:01,992 and the king of strong style has his spear aimed directly at Aries' heart. 900 00:46:02,059 --> 00:46:06,029 [crowd chanting "Nakamora"] 901 00:46:06,096 --> 00:46:11,835 [crowd cheering enthusiastically] 902 00:46:26,817 --> 00:46:29,186 [Tom] What an atmosphere at Full Sail University, 903 00:46:29,253 --> 00:46:31,155 NXT TakeOver: The end. 904 00:46:32,422 --> 00:46:34,124 Two superstars with-- 905 00:46:34,691 --> 00:46:37,127 the beginning, just getting started really here on NXT. 906 00:46:37,194 --> 00:46:40,464 Both these men debuting in NXT TakeOver: Dallas, 907 00:46:41,398 --> 00:46:44,134 And you can see Nakamura right out the gates 908 00:46:44,201 --> 00:46:46,470 going after the midsection there of Austin Aries. 909 00:46:46,537 --> 00:46:48,806 [Corey] Yes, but Aries's not backing down, he's not afraid to mix it up, 910 00:46:48,872 --> 00:46:50,707 grapple a little bit with Nakamura. 911 00:46:52,709 --> 00:46:54,745 [crowd cheering] 912 00:46:58,849 --> 00:47:00,784 [Corey] You'd see it in the face and the eyes of Austin Aries. 913 00:47:00,851 --> 00:47:03,487 He is not intimidated by Nakamura. 914 00:47:03,554 --> 00:47:05,923 [crowd cheering] 915 00:47:05,989 --> 00:47:09,159 [Tom] That's what the WWE hall of fame Lita talked about on the preshow. 916 00:47:09,226 --> 00:47:11,328 She said Nakamura looked excited 917 00:47:11,395 --> 00:47:13,830 to face Aries when he found out about this match. 918 00:47:13,897 --> 00:47:16,266 [crowd cheering] 919 00:47:22,940 --> 00:47:26,210 Very vocal crowd here inside the NXT arena. 920 00:47:28,078 --> 00:47:30,881 [Corey] Do you expect anything less from the crowd here at Full Sail? 921 00:47:30,948 --> 00:47:35,185 [Tom] First NXT TakeOver here at Full Sail University in 2016. 922 00:47:35,252 --> 00:47:39,523 [crowd cheering] 923 00:47:47,664 --> 00:47:50,200 [gasps] Look at this, he went to the drop kick 924 00:47:50,267 --> 00:47:52,903 and Nakamura saw it coming, and nearly took his head off. 925 00:47:52,970 --> 00:47:55,772 [crowd cheering] 926 00:48:00,677 --> 00:48:04,514 [crowd chatter] 927 00:48:05,382 --> 00:48:07,751 [Tom] Graves, this early on in a matchup of two superstars, 928 00:48:07,818 --> 00:48:09,119 very different styles. 929 00:48:09,186 --> 00:48:12,489 What are you looking for early on in terms of the favor? 930 00:48:15,392 --> 00:48:17,761 [Corey] It's gonna come down to who makes the first mistake… 931 00:48:17,828 --> 00:48:20,397 here, take a look at this, Nakamura 932 00:48:21,331 --> 00:48:22,766 having a little fun there with Aries. 933 00:48:22,833 --> 00:48:25,535 I asked Nakamura what that's about, why he does that. 934 00:48:26,270 --> 00:48:27,838 He said it's to keep himself relaxed. 935 00:48:27,904 --> 00:48:29,740 It's the most impossible thing in the world 936 00:48:29,806 --> 00:48:32,409 to stay relaxed during a fight, that's why he does it. 937 00:48:32,476 --> 00:48:33,911 [Tom] Knee right to the midsection, 938 00:48:33,977 --> 00:48:34,811 Whoa. 939 00:48:35,746 --> 00:48:36,947 [grunts] 940 00:48:39,283 --> 00:48:41,184 [Tom] And Austin Aries into the dropkick. 941 00:48:42,753 --> 00:48:44,588 -Great suplex… -[Corey] And going for that last chance. 942 00:48:45,322 --> 00:48:47,357 [Tom] Really had it, Nakamura saw it coming. 943 00:48:48,425 --> 00:48:51,828 [crowd cheering] 944 00:48:51,895 --> 00:48:54,331 I told you Aries isn't backing down. 945 00:48:54,398 --> 00:48:56,333 [crowd cheering] 946 00:48:58,035 --> 00:49:00,170 [Tom] I wouldn't expect Austin Aries to back down. 947 00:49:00,237 --> 00:49:01,738 This is the man who beat Baron Corbin 948 00:49:01,805 --> 00:49:04,141 This very first match here on NXT TakeOver: Dallas. 949 00:49:04,207 --> 00:49:07,210 [crowd cheering] 950 00:49:07,277 --> 00:49:09,046 [Tom chuckles] 951 00:49:09,112 --> 00:49:12,482 Right back to the midsection with the left knee. 952 00:49:13,951 --> 00:49:15,085 [crowd cheering] 953 00:49:15,152 --> 00:49:17,387 [Corey] If Austin Aries' ribs weren't injured before, they are now. 954 00:49:17,454 --> 00:49:18,288 [Tom] Yeah. 955 00:49:22,459 --> 00:49:26,830 [crowd cheering] 956 00:49:30,267 --> 00:49:31,802 [Tom] And a drop of the knee! 957 00:49:33,036 --> 00:49:35,439 See the NXT universe chiming in on social media 958 00:49:35,505 --> 00:49:39,209 #NXTTakeOver all over social media. 959 00:49:39,276 --> 00:49:41,878 And this is a dream match that everybody wants to see. 960 00:49:41,945 --> 00:49:44,348 #NakamuraVSAries. 961 00:49:45,482 --> 00:49:47,651 Good vibrations in the corner! 962 00:49:47,718 --> 00:49:50,020 [crowd cheering] 963 00:49:54,791 --> 00:49:56,026 [Tom] And again! 964 00:49:59,196 --> 00:50:01,465 [crowd] One more time! 965 00:50:07,938 --> 00:50:11,008 [Tom] Nakamura went for one more time and he got caught, 966 00:50:11,742 --> 00:50:12,609 caught by Aries. 967 00:50:12,676 --> 00:50:14,444 [grunts] 968 00:50:14,511 --> 00:50:16,013 [Corey] This is a brilliant strategy by Aries. 969 00:50:16,079 --> 00:50:20,784 You take away those legs of Nakamura, you take away the sharpest weapons. 970 00:50:23,553 --> 00:50:26,456 [Tom] Now Austin Aries' popped the larger opponent 971 00:50:27,124 --> 00:50:29,192 down to size here on the mat. 972 00:50:29,860 --> 00:50:32,562 [crowd booing] 973 00:50:36,400 --> 00:50:38,635 [Tom] Right into the corner, into the top turnbuckle, 974 00:50:38,702 --> 00:50:40,537 trying to isolate that left knee. 975 00:50:40,604 --> 00:50:43,607 One, two, back it up, man! Come on! 976 00:50:48,945 --> 00:50:53,817 [Corey] This is a brilliant strategy, and people were discounting Austin Aries. 977 00:50:53,884 --> 00:50:56,420 They forget he's the world class competitor. 978 00:50:56,486 --> 00:50:58,989 He's been all over the globe, held titles everywhere he's been. 979 00:50:59,056 --> 00:51:01,491 Hey, come one, man, watch his eyes! 980 00:51:01,558 --> 00:51:04,060 [Tom] Titles in every single division around the world, 981 00:51:04,127 --> 00:51:05,929 now unto the second rope here. 982 00:51:06,763 --> 00:51:08,398 Oh, into the back of the neck! 983 00:51:09,132 --> 00:51:11,701 Now into a cover here on Nakamura, out at one. 984 00:51:13,737 --> 00:51:16,273 And you could see how smart is Austin Aries, grabbing the left leg 985 00:51:16,339 --> 00:51:18,241 that he's been targeting over the last few minutes. 986 00:51:18,308 --> 00:51:20,544 [Corey] Let's take another look at this, Aries from the middle rope, 987 00:51:20,610 --> 00:51:23,847 full extension on that elbow right through the back of the neck. 988 00:51:24,981 --> 00:51:28,618 [Tom] And the cover but Nakamura managing to stay here on this matchup 989 00:51:28,685 --> 00:51:32,522 and again Austin Aries bringing Nakamura down to his level. 990 00:51:32,589 --> 00:51:35,492 [crowd cheering] 991 00:51:35,559 --> 00:51:38,328 [Tom] And we heard it earlier, Graves, this is the man that Austin Aries 992 00:51:38,395 --> 00:51:42,833 who called himself, "the greatest acquisition in NXT history." 993 00:51:42,899 --> 00:51:44,968 This is a man who--it's not just about being the best, 994 00:51:45,035 --> 00:51:47,137 this man's got a big ego to go along with it. 995 00:51:47,204 --> 00:51:49,005 [Corey] He believes it, though, but it served him well 996 00:51:49,072 --> 00:51:50,474 that's why he's been so successful 997 00:51:50,540 --> 00:51:52,809 because if you're gonna say you're great, you have to live up to it. 998 00:51:55,679 --> 00:51:58,415 [crowd booing] 999 00:52:01,485 --> 00:52:03,920 [Tom] Again, Nakamura back down to the mat. 1000 00:52:03,987 --> 00:52:05,522 Austin Aries heading out to the apron, 1001 00:52:05,589 --> 00:52:08,425 another place where he flies all the way from a senton 1002 00:52:08,492 --> 00:52:09,793 and he got caught with the knees, 1003 00:52:09,860 --> 00:52:11,628 but how much did that take on Nakamura? 1004 00:52:12,229 --> 00:52:13,864 [Corey] Bought him a little bit of time if nothing else 1005 00:52:13,930 --> 00:52:16,066 Nakamura has a few seconds to compose himself. 1006 00:52:16,867 --> 00:52:19,136 You could see Aries right back on the attack with Nakamura 1007 00:52:19,202 --> 00:52:20,570 with those sharp elbow strikes. 1008 00:52:23,240 --> 00:52:24,274 [yells] 1009 00:52:24,341 --> 00:52:25,175 [grunts] 1010 00:52:26,510 --> 00:52:29,613 [Corey] Stopped Nakamura dead in his tracks with that elbow. 1011 00:52:35,152 --> 00:52:38,522 [Tom] Oh, off the top rope, here's the cover of the elbow drop 1012 00:52:38,588 --> 00:52:40,156 forearm in the face, and a kick out. 1013 00:52:42,325 --> 00:52:46,129 One thing these two men discussed two weeks ago was the NXT championship. 1014 00:52:46,196 --> 00:52:49,099 Anybody who comes in NXT wants the title 1015 00:52:49,165 --> 00:52:51,167 especially Nakamura and Aries. 1016 00:52:51,234 --> 00:52:54,871 Who knows how the winner of this match will be received by our general manager. 1017 00:53:01,611 --> 00:53:05,982 [crowd cheering] 1018 00:53:14,291 --> 00:53:18,061 [Tom] What a night it's been already here in NXT TakeOver: The End. 1019 00:53:20,030 --> 00:53:22,532 Here on Full Sail University's campus 1020 00:53:22,599 --> 00:53:25,135 and this NXT universe has been on fire 1021 00:53:25,202 --> 00:53:28,872 throughout the night and they get this dream match here on NXT TakeOver 1022 00:53:28,939 --> 00:53:30,240 and another kick out. 1023 00:53:31,441 --> 00:53:35,478 [Corey] As always, we wanna thank you for joining us on the WWE Network tonight. 1024 00:53:35,545 --> 00:53:36,479 We make a little history. 1025 00:53:36,546 --> 00:53:39,216 [crowd cheering] 1026 00:53:39,282 --> 00:53:41,151 [Tom] Already saw history earlier tonight. 1027 00:53:41,218 --> 00:53:44,120 First two-time NXT tag team champions later on, 1028 00:53:44,187 --> 00:53:46,656 first steel cage match in NXT history. 1029 00:53:47,190 --> 00:53:48,792 [grunts] 1030 00:53:53,897 --> 00:53:56,399 [Corey] Look at this. I don't think I've ever seen anybody manipulate 1031 00:53:56,466 --> 00:53:58,568 Shinsuke Nakamura like Aries has right now. 1032 00:53:59,502 --> 00:54:02,806 Look, a submission hold. Nakamura is in a lot of trouble right now. 1033 00:54:04,474 --> 00:54:06,977 [crowd cheering] 1034 00:54:07,043 --> 00:54:10,513 [Tom] Look at Nakamura trying to grab up, trying to find any sort of leverage 1035 00:54:10,580 --> 00:54:12,182 here as possible, Graves. 1036 00:54:12,249 --> 00:54:13,850 I don't know if here is any in this kind of position. 1037 00:54:13,917 --> 00:54:16,119 [Corey] He's gonna try to apply those fingers of Aries apart. 1038 00:54:16,186 --> 00:54:17,887 It's a lot easier said than done. 1039 00:54:17,954 --> 00:54:24,928 [crowd cheering] 1040 00:54:31,668 --> 00:54:34,337 [Tom] The NXT universe, the NXT universe trying to will 1041 00:54:34,404 --> 00:54:36,806 Shinsuke Nakamura backup to his feet 1042 00:54:36,873 --> 00:54:38,975 and chopped down again by Austin Aries. 1043 00:54:39,042 --> 00:54:40,677 They might be having the opposite effect 1044 00:54:40,744 --> 00:54:42,312 because it seems to irritate Austin Aries. 1045 00:54:46,816 --> 00:54:49,419 [Tom] Right to the mid-section, and he caught him. 1046 00:54:49,919 --> 00:54:51,521 [crowd cheering] 1047 00:54:51,588 --> 00:54:53,790 [Corey] If the first kick doesn't get you, the second one sure will. 1048 00:54:55,492 --> 00:54:57,694 [Tom] And that one's with the left leg of Nakamura 1049 00:54:58,495 --> 00:55:01,231 as we've seen a lot of punishment from Austin Aries' arm. 1050 00:55:04,134 --> 00:55:06,336 -[Tom] Oh, look at Nakamura. -[Corey] Oh, my god. 1051 00:55:07,537 --> 00:55:09,873 [Tom] Nakamura firing up here. 1052 00:55:11,241 --> 00:55:12,909 [Corey] The left leg seems to be working okay to me. 1053 00:55:13,610 --> 00:55:17,514 [Tom] There goes Aries again and Aries again for the third time 1054 00:55:17,580 --> 00:55:18,715 down to the canvas. 1055 00:55:19,282 --> 00:55:22,319 [Corey] This is exactly what Aries needed to avoid, these strikes. 1056 00:55:22,986 --> 00:55:26,022 Any one of them can turn the lights out in a heartbeat. 1057 00:55:30,026 --> 00:55:32,529 [Tom] And now top rope. This can be a real issue. 1058 00:55:32,595 --> 00:55:35,865 Knee right to the mid-section of Austin Aries. 1059 00:55:37,467 --> 00:55:40,570 Into the cover to put Aries here and shoulder up. 1060 00:55:42,238 --> 00:55:44,607 [Corey] Now, we're gonna see for sure if those ribs of Aries, 1061 00:55:44,674 --> 00:55:46,810 how they're gonna hold up. Are they really injured? 1062 00:55:46,876 --> 00:55:48,278 How severely are they injured 1063 00:55:48,345 --> 00:55:52,048 because after that running knee from Nakamura, things aren't okay in there. 1064 00:55:52,115 --> 00:55:54,451 [Tom] Every time these superstars kick out, 1065 00:55:54,517 --> 00:55:56,586 it's one more opportunity to prove that you're the best, 1066 00:55:56,653 --> 00:55:59,756 that you have the greatness here on NXT. 1067 00:56:00,523 --> 00:56:03,960 Well scouted by Aries, Nakamura looking for that reverse exploder. 1068 00:56:05,462 --> 00:56:09,065 And trying to setup up again and Austin Aries 1069 00:56:09,132 --> 00:56:13,303 went to the back of the neck ala Sami Zayn's actions in NXT takeover: Dallas. 1070 00:56:16,506 --> 00:56:19,142 [Corey] Since that night, of course, Nakamura has taken NXT 1071 00:56:19,209 --> 00:56:21,444 and the entire WWE universe by storm. 1072 00:56:21,511 --> 00:56:23,246 Aries looking to put an end to that. 1073 00:56:23,313 --> 00:56:26,149 [Tom] Looking for the rolling elbow there and look at Austin Aries, 1074 00:56:26,216 --> 00:56:29,452 into the counter, shoulders down here and Nakamura kicked out. 1075 00:56:32,522 --> 00:56:33,790 [Corey] Look at those knees at the top of the head. 1076 00:56:33,857 --> 00:56:34,991 He could be looking for that last chancery. 1077 00:56:36,259 --> 00:56:38,428 [Tom] And he tries to flip over here, couldn't get the leverage 1078 00:56:38,495 --> 00:56:39,662 however on Nakamura. 1079 00:56:39,729 --> 00:56:42,532 Nakamura trying to get back up on a vertical base and prevent it. 1080 00:56:42,599 --> 00:56:44,701 [Corey] He may not need to. Anyone of those knees from Aries 1081 00:56:44,768 --> 00:56:46,169 might turn Nakamura's lights out. 1082 00:56:47,937 --> 00:56:49,139 [grunts] 1083 00:56:49,205 --> 00:56:50,173 [moans] 1084 00:56:53,676 --> 00:56:55,845 [Tom] Just trying to out-muscle Nakamura. 1085 00:56:57,680 --> 00:56:59,549 Nakamura might be out. 1086 00:57:01,451 --> 00:57:03,319 Nakamura outside the ring. 1087 00:57:03,386 --> 00:57:05,922 [crowd cheering] 1088 00:57:08,158 --> 00:57:09,692 [Tom] Look at Austin Aries! 1089 00:57:10,927 --> 00:57:12,595 Aries through the ropes! 1090 00:57:12,662 --> 00:57:15,031 [crowd cheering] 1091 00:57:16,032 --> 00:57:19,035 [crowd chanting] 1092 00:57:19,102 --> 00:57:23,573 [Tom] Aries slides back into the ring to pin Nakamura for the first time on NXT. 1093 00:57:23,640 --> 00:57:24,974 Two and a half. 1094 00:57:26,376 --> 00:57:28,878 [Corey] It has been all Austin Aries to this point. 1095 00:57:28,945 --> 00:57:30,013 Take a look at this. 1096 00:57:30,079 --> 00:57:32,081 Aries, full head of steam. 1097 00:57:32,148 --> 00:57:33,917 Watch him dislodge the barricade… 1098 00:57:33,983 --> 00:57:35,752 -Yeah. -…with Nakamura's spine. 1099 00:57:36,352 --> 00:57:38,888 [Tom] One more look at this. Full head of steam. 1100 00:57:39,589 --> 00:57:41,024 Man, that thing buckled. 1101 00:57:41,791 --> 00:57:44,961 [Corey] Aries knows what it takes to beat the King of Strong Style. 1102 00:57:45,028 --> 00:57:46,262 Does he have it in him? 1103 00:57:46,329 --> 00:57:48,431 [crowd booing] 1104 00:57:51,234 --> 00:57:52,535 [Tom] Oh, look at this. 1105 00:57:53,670 --> 00:57:55,471 -Look at Nakamura! -[Corey] Nakamura… 1106 00:57:55,538 --> 00:57:58,308 He's going for the triangle! He's got it locked in! 1107 00:57:58,975 --> 00:58:00,977 [Tom] Nakamura into the triangle! 1108 00:58:01,044 --> 00:58:02,378 Center of the ring! 1109 00:58:02,946 --> 00:58:05,648 Austin Aries trying to reach out for the bottom rope. 1110 00:58:05,715 --> 00:58:08,351 -And he does, with the leg. -[Corey] He got it! 1111 00:58:08,418 --> 00:58:10,687 [referee] One, two, three! 1112 00:58:10,753 --> 00:58:12,689 [crowd murmuring] 1113 00:58:13,623 --> 00:58:16,192 [Corey] Aries was in that hold for 10 to 15 seconds. 1114 00:58:16,259 --> 00:58:18,127 A lot of damage could have been done. 1115 00:58:18,194 --> 00:58:20,129 -[Nakamura growls] -[Corey] Oh, man! 1116 00:58:21,264 --> 00:58:23,433 -[growls] -[Tom] Oh, those vicious knees! 1117 00:58:24,701 --> 00:58:26,102 To the back of the neck. 1118 00:58:27,270 --> 00:58:28,905 [crowd chatter] 1119 00:58:28,972 --> 00:58:30,507 [Nakamura growls fiercely] 1120 00:58:30,573 --> 00:58:33,076 -[Tom] Oh, Nakamura! -[crowd gasps and cheers] 1121 00:58:34,444 --> 00:58:36,579 -[Corey] Uh-oh… -[crowd cheering] 1122 00:58:36,646 --> 00:58:38,314 We know what he's thinking. 1123 00:58:39,015 --> 00:58:39,916 Could it be… 1124 00:58:40,950 --> 00:58:43,152 [Tom] Oh, he was looking for the Kinshasa! 1125 00:58:43,720 --> 00:58:45,522 Once again to the left leg! 1126 00:58:45,588 --> 00:58:46,856 -[Corey] Ow! -[Tom] Oh! 1127 00:58:46,923 --> 00:58:48,591 Nasty landing for Nakamura. 1128 00:58:48,658 --> 00:58:51,060 Aries going for the Last Chancery. He's got it locked in! 1129 00:58:51,127 --> 00:58:53,196 Got it! Got it on Nakamura! 1130 00:58:53,763 --> 00:58:55,531 Nakamura in the middle of the ring! 1131 00:58:55,598 --> 00:58:56,466 [crowd cheering] 1132 00:58:56,533 --> 00:58:58,301 Nakamura has got nowhere to go. 1133 00:58:58,368 --> 00:59:00,670 Is he going to tap out to the Last Chancery? 1134 00:59:00,737 --> 00:59:02,472 [crowd cheering] 1135 00:59:02,538 --> 00:59:04,007 [Corey] Aries has it bridged. 1136 00:59:04,073 --> 00:59:07,210 Can Nakamura hang on or will he just pass out? 1137 00:59:07,844 --> 00:59:08,945 Will he tap out? 1138 00:59:09,012 --> 00:59:11,047 Austin Aries has that bridge in deep. 1139 00:59:11,114 --> 00:59:12,115 [crowd clapping] 1140 00:59:12,181 --> 00:59:15,251 [Tom] Too far from those ropes. He's trying to use his leg. 1141 00:59:15,318 --> 00:59:17,987 Nakamura's trying to drag himself to the bottom rope. 1142 00:59:18,054 --> 00:59:19,923 And look at Austin Aries adjust. 1143 00:59:19,989 --> 00:59:22,725 [Corey] Trying to get his chin in between the forearm… 1144 00:59:22,792 --> 00:59:25,662 -And there it is. -…to break the hold, the pressure of it. 1145 00:59:26,396 --> 00:59:29,198 That slight height advantage by Nakamura comes into play. 1146 00:59:29,265 --> 00:59:31,034 That may have just saved the match. 1147 00:59:31,100 --> 00:59:34,137 [crowd chanting] Nakamura! Austin Aries! 1148 00:59:36,739 --> 00:59:38,942 [crowd continues chanting] 1149 00:59:46,749 --> 00:59:48,685 [Corey] Oh, what a kick by Nakamura! 1150 00:59:49,919 --> 00:59:50,920 Oh! 1151 00:59:53,589 --> 00:59:57,527 [Tom] Aries from the second rope… sends Nakamura for a ride. 1152 00:59:58,328 --> 01:00:01,264 [Corey] Austin Aries has had an answer for everything 1153 01:00:01,331 --> 01:00:03,399 the King of Strong Style has had tonight. 1154 01:00:04,267 --> 01:00:05,134 [growls] 1155 01:00:05,201 --> 01:00:06,869 [Tom] Aries with the dropkick! 1156 01:00:06,936 --> 01:00:09,105 Nakamura is down flat on his back. 1157 01:00:10,607 --> 01:00:12,609 [crowd chatter] 1158 01:00:14,043 --> 01:00:17,413 [Tom] Oh, look at this. We've seen Austin Aries do this before. 1159 01:00:17,480 --> 01:00:20,450 He's taking a high risk. That's what he's all about. 1160 01:00:20,516 --> 01:00:22,819 [crowd cheering] 1161 01:00:22,885 --> 01:00:25,021 [Tom] Top rope, he's thinking about it. 1162 01:00:25,088 --> 01:00:27,790 Looking for the 450… and he missed! 1163 01:00:27,857 --> 01:00:29,492 [Corey] He rolled through. 1164 01:00:29,559 --> 01:00:30,893 [both grunting] 1165 01:00:30,960 --> 01:00:32,028 [Tom] Uh-oh. 1166 01:00:32,095 --> 01:00:33,629 [crowd clamoring] 1167 01:00:33,696 --> 01:00:35,164 -[Tom] Caught again! -[groans] 1168 01:00:35,231 --> 01:00:38,167 -[clap] -[Tom] A great counter by Austin Aries! 1169 01:00:38,935 --> 01:00:43,239 [Corey] Aries able to escape just in time. That ear clap will disorient anybody. 1170 01:00:43,306 --> 01:00:44,907 [crowd cheering] 1171 01:00:47,143 --> 01:00:50,680 [crowd chanting] This is awesome! This is awesome! 1172 01:00:51,314 --> 01:00:54,651 [Tom] Trying to muscle Nakamura out onto the apron now. 1173 01:00:55,852 --> 01:00:57,020 [yells indistinctly] 1174 01:00:57,086 --> 01:00:58,855 [referee] Inside in the ring! 1175 01:00:58,921 --> 01:01:00,390 [crowd booing] 1176 01:01:00,456 --> 01:01:01,658 Hey, listen up! 1177 01:01:01,724 --> 01:01:04,260 -[crowd yelling] -[referee] Inside the ring! 1178 01:01:05,061 --> 01:01:07,497 -[crowd jeering] -Get over here! 1179 01:01:07,563 --> 01:01:10,333 -[Aries groans] -[crowd cheers] 1180 01:01:11,100 --> 01:01:12,902 -[crowd exclaims] -[Corey and Tom] Oh! 1181 01:01:12,969 --> 01:01:15,204 [Corey] Enzuigiri by Nakamura on the apron, 1182 01:01:15,271 --> 01:01:17,907 but Aries is still somehow able to hang on. 1183 01:01:18,474 --> 01:01:21,044 [Tom] You can hear that throughout Full Sail Live. 1184 01:01:21,110 --> 01:01:21,978 [growling] 1185 01:01:22,045 --> 01:01:23,446 [Tom] Uh-oh. Uh-oh. 1186 01:01:24,180 --> 01:01:26,049 -[crowd gasps] -[Corey] Oh my god! 1187 01:01:27,050 --> 01:01:32,255 [Tom] The hardest part of the ring, and Nakamura's neck went crashing into it. 1188 01:01:32,321 --> 01:01:37,293 [crowd chanting] Holy shit! Holy shit! Holy shit! 1189 01:01:38,227 --> 01:01:41,731 [Corey] The referee checking on Nakamura. I can't believe he's moving. 1190 01:01:41,798 --> 01:01:43,066 One! 1191 01:01:43,132 --> 01:01:47,270 [Tom] Nakamura has until the count of 10 to get back into the ring. 1192 01:01:47,336 --> 01:01:48,938 -Three! -Count of three now. 1193 01:01:49,005 --> 01:01:50,807 -For the King of Strong Style. -Four! 1194 01:01:50,873 --> 01:01:53,710 [Corey] Aries with that Death Valley driver on the apron. 1195 01:01:53,776 --> 01:01:56,712 There is absolutely no give in that solid steel out there. 1196 01:01:56,779 --> 01:01:57,914 [Tom] Count of six. 1197 01:01:57,980 --> 01:02:01,350 -[referee] Seven! -[Tom] Nakamura trying to gather himself. 1198 01:02:01,417 --> 01:02:02,919 Look at Aries! 1199 01:02:02,985 --> 01:02:05,021 -Aries… Oh! -[crowd yelling] 1200 01:02:07,123 --> 01:02:09,992 [Corey] Aries about knocked himself out on the guardrail. 1201 01:02:10,727 --> 01:02:12,829 Nakamura able to get out of the way. 1202 01:02:12,895 --> 01:02:14,897 [crowd chatter] 1203 01:02:15,898 --> 01:02:19,936 [Tom] Austin Aries crashed and burned into the steel guardrail. 1204 01:02:21,437 --> 01:02:23,106 Nakamura on that second rope. 1205 01:02:23,172 --> 01:02:25,842 -[crowd cheering] -[Tom] Kinshasa! 1206 01:02:26,809 --> 01:02:28,811 -That was the prelude, Tom. -[Tom laughs] 1207 01:02:28,878 --> 01:02:31,481 [Corey] Here comes the Reverse Exploder! 1208 01:02:32,682 --> 01:02:34,817 If you're going to do it, do it right. 1209 01:02:34,884 --> 01:02:36,853 -[Tom] Hit it! -It's that time! 1210 01:02:36,919 --> 01:02:38,721 The King of Strong Style… 1211 01:02:38,788 --> 01:02:40,423 [crowd cheering] 1212 01:02:40,490 --> 01:02:42,859 [Corey] Kinshasa! 1213 01:02:42,925 --> 01:02:44,160 [crowd cheering] 1214 01:02:44,227 --> 01:02:46,729 [crowd] One, two, three! 1215 01:02:46,796 --> 01:02:48,097 [bell rings] 1216 01:02:48,164 --> 01:02:50,133 -[crowd cheering] -[epic music playing] 1217 01:02:50,199 --> 01:02:52,135 [announcer] Here is your winner, 1218 01:02:52,201 --> 01:02:55,738 Shinsuke Nakamura! 1219 01:02:56,572 --> 01:03:00,576 [Corey] What a match, a dream match that lived up to the hype. 1220 01:03:00,643 --> 01:03:03,246 Austin Aries brought his A game, 1221 01:03:03,312 --> 01:03:05,381 but one tiny mistake, 1222 01:03:05,448 --> 01:03:08,351 one miscalculation, one error 1223 01:03:08,417 --> 01:03:13,489 lead to his downfall at the hands of Shinsuke Nakamura. 1224 01:03:13,556 --> 01:03:14,790 [Tom] Let's take a look. 1225 01:03:14,857 --> 01:03:18,494 This was a match to find out who is the greatest here on NXT. 1226 01:03:18,561 --> 01:03:21,030 A near Last Chancery here for a moment. 1227 01:03:21,097 --> 01:03:23,533 It was Austin Aries who had to transition, 1228 01:03:23,599 --> 01:03:25,368 and we saw Nakamura break free. 1229 01:03:25,434 --> 01:03:28,204 -But watch this. -[Corey] Look. Death Valley driver. 1230 01:03:28,271 --> 01:03:31,073 Neck first onto that ring apron. 1231 01:03:31,140 --> 01:03:33,609 I can't believe the match didn't end right there. 1232 01:03:33,676 --> 01:03:36,879 But that's how much being the best means to both these guys… 1233 01:03:36,946 --> 01:03:37,947 [crowd yelling] 1234 01:03:38,014 --> 01:03:40,716 Nakamura able to stay for the last second. 1235 01:03:40,783 --> 01:03:43,986 [Tom] And that was plain nasty, Austin Aries crashed and burned… 1236 01:03:44,053 --> 01:03:47,390 -[Corey] Want to try this again, Tom? -[Tom laughs] Kinshasa! 1237 01:03:48,057 --> 01:03:49,759 I got so excited, man. 1238 01:03:49,826 --> 01:03:51,928 -That was incredible. -[crowd] One, two, three! 1239 01:03:51,994 --> 01:03:53,763 -[bell rings] -[crowd cheering] 1240 01:03:55,097 --> 01:03:58,534 [Tom] Talk about a dream match here on NXT. 1241 01:03:59,435 --> 01:04:01,304 [crowd cheering and clapping] 1242 01:04:01,370 --> 01:04:03,005 [epic music continues] 1243 01:04:04,473 --> 01:04:08,444 [Tom chuckles] I mean, what can I say? Long live the King of Strong Style. 1244 01:04:08,511 --> 01:04:11,581 [Corey] I am exhausted. I can only imagine how these two feel. 1245 01:04:11,647 --> 01:04:14,016 And all I did was talk about it. What a match. 1246 01:04:14,083 --> 01:04:16,986 [Tom] Oh, my gosh. Are you surprised by the outcome at all? 1247 01:04:17,053 --> 01:04:19,589 Absolutely not. I wouldn't have been surprised either way. 1248 01:04:19,655 --> 01:04:23,492 Those are two world class athletes. Great job by both of them. 1249 01:04:23,559 --> 01:04:25,294 Tonight, Nakamura was superior. 1250 01:04:25,361 --> 01:04:27,864 Well, we've talked about dream matches here on NXT. 1251 01:04:27,930 --> 01:04:29,465 What about a dream scenario? 1252 01:04:29,532 --> 01:04:32,401 That's what NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn was last year. 1253 01:04:32,468 --> 01:04:33,970 A part of SummerSlam Weekend. 1254 01:04:34,036 --> 01:04:36,939 We want to let you know, it starts all over again. 1255 01:04:37,006 --> 01:04:39,175 Coming up this Saturday at noon, 1256 01:04:39,242 --> 01:04:41,944 tickets go on sale for NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn. 1257 01:04:42,011 --> 01:04:43,312 You were at the first one. 1258 01:04:43,379 --> 01:04:46,282 -What was it like? -One of the coolest nights in my life. 1259 01:04:46,349 --> 01:04:49,652 The energy in that building was like nothing I've ever experienced. 1260 01:04:49,719 --> 01:04:52,421 I cannot wait to head back to Brooklyn and do it again. 1261 01:04:52,488 --> 01:04:55,091 I hope we bring this energy and we have dream matches 1262 01:04:55,157 --> 01:04:56,626 like the one we just saw. 1263 01:04:56,692 --> 01:04:59,262 But we have still so much more to come here tonight. 1264 01:04:59,328 --> 01:05:01,831 NXT TakeOver: The End. 1265 01:05:01,897 --> 01:05:03,532 Shinsuke Nakamura. 1266 01:05:03,599 --> 01:05:05,601 Got to give a lot of credit 1267 01:05:05,668 --> 01:05:08,271 for what the King of Strong Style did here tonight. 1268 01:05:08,337 --> 01:05:10,539 [epic music continues] 1269 01:05:11,407 --> 01:05:14,810 But, Graves, we are gearing up for our main event still to come. 1270 01:05:14,877 --> 01:05:17,113 A steel cage match for the NXT title. 1271 01:05:17,179 --> 01:05:18,948 [Corey] That's what it's all about. 1272 01:05:19,015 --> 01:05:20,683 There is the man to beat. 1273 01:05:20,750 --> 01:05:23,019 Samoa Joe, the NXT champion, 1274 01:05:23,085 --> 01:05:27,657 looking cool, calm, and collected as he prepares for the cage. 1275 01:05:27,723 --> 01:05:31,060 [Tom] However, coming up next, here on NXT TakeOver: The End, 1276 01:05:31,127 --> 01:05:35,398 we will see the NXT Women's Championship defended. 1277 01:05:36,032 --> 01:05:39,669 Nia Jax bullied her way to this opportunity, 1278 01:05:39,735 --> 01:05:45,374 but Asuka's path to the championship culminated two months ago in Dallas. 1279 01:05:45,441 --> 01:05:47,843 [heavy metal music playing] 1280 01:05:48,778 --> 01:05:51,747 [announcer] The Empress of Tomorrow has taken her throne 1281 01:05:51,814 --> 01:05:54,216 atop the NXT Women's division. 1282 01:05:55,017 --> 01:05:59,088 [commentator] Bayley passed out at the hands of the Asuka Lock. 1283 01:06:00,356 --> 01:06:04,093 [announcer] Asuka is the new NXT Women's Champion. 1284 01:06:04,160 --> 01:06:05,461 [yells indistinctly] 1285 01:06:06,595 --> 01:06:08,631 ["Karate" by Babymetal playing] 1286 01:06:16,605 --> 01:06:22,144 [commentator] Six months plus in NXT and remains undefeated. 1287 01:06:22,211 --> 01:06:23,579 [music fades out] 1288 01:06:24,914 --> 01:06:28,551 Bayley, tonight you face Nia Jax. What's your mentality going in? 1289 01:06:28,617 --> 01:06:29,552 [suspenseful music] 1290 01:06:29,618 --> 01:06:31,988 I'm going to prove that you can't just bully your way 1291 01:06:32,054 --> 01:06:33,389 into getting what you want. 1292 01:06:33,456 --> 01:06:35,324 And once Nia's out of the way, 1293 01:06:35,391 --> 01:06:37,193 I can get back to my focus, 1294 01:06:37,259 --> 01:06:41,097 and that is to become the NXT Women's Champion once again. 1295 01:06:41,163 --> 01:06:42,164 [epic music playing] 1296 01:06:42,231 --> 01:06:44,667 [commentator] Bayley going right after Nia. 1297 01:06:44,734 --> 01:06:48,571 Nia has evolved. This isn't the same girl that Bayley faced in London. 1298 01:06:49,872 --> 01:06:51,440 -Oh! -Oh, man! 1299 01:06:51,507 --> 01:06:54,744 Nia Jax has been imposing her will on Bayley throughout this match. 1300 01:06:55,444 --> 01:06:58,781 Look at Bayley clutching at her left knee, it looks like. 1301 01:06:58,848 --> 01:07:01,484 The amount of damage that Nia Jax has dealt out, 1302 01:07:01,550 --> 01:07:04,086 Bayley is starting to feel the effects. 1303 01:07:04,153 --> 01:07:05,588 Nia's not done yet. 1304 01:07:06,389 --> 01:07:07,823 Oh, with a leg drop! 1305 01:07:08,724 --> 01:07:10,326 -[bell rings] -That is gonna do it. 1306 01:07:10,393 --> 01:07:12,528 Nia Jax has defeated Bayley. 1307 01:07:13,896 --> 01:07:16,132 [gloomy music playing] 1308 01:07:16,198 --> 01:07:18,501 I had planned on having Bayley challenge Asuka 1309 01:07:18,567 --> 01:07:21,103 for the NXT Women's Championship at TakeOver. 1310 01:07:21,170 --> 01:07:23,873 Unfortunately, our medical stuff has advised me 1311 01:07:23,939 --> 01:07:26,475 that Bayley is not fit to compete at this time. 1312 01:07:28,911 --> 01:07:30,112 [rock music playing] 1313 01:07:30,179 --> 01:07:34,984 [commentator] Nia Jax has managed to put the entire Women's division on notice. 1314 01:07:37,286 --> 01:07:39,288 -Leg drop from Nia Jax! -Game over. 1315 01:07:39,355 --> 01:07:43,325 Nia Jax has gotten herself a championship match. 1316 01:07:44,827 --> 01:07:48,130 Nia Jax is out there having fun, she's got a million-dollar smile, 1317 01:07:48,197 --> 01:07:50,166 and she's as dangerous as the day is long. 1318 01:07:51,434 --> 01:07:54,904 Who can stop Nia Jax? 1319 01:07:54,970 --> 01:07:58,507 ♪ Lucky for me I'm not like most girls ♪ 1320 01:07:58,574 --> 01:08:00,176 [epic music playing] 1321 01:08:00,242 --> 01:08:02,178 [commentator] Speak of the devil. 1322 01:08:03,012 --> 01:08:06,849 For months now, everyone has been running scared from you. 1323 01:08:07,883 --> 01:08:08,717 Why? 1324 01:08:09,318 --> 01:08:10,853 You beat Bayley? 1325 01:08:11,520 --> 01:08:12,822 I broke Bayley. 1326 01:08:13,556 --> 01:08:16,258 Just like I'm gonna break you. 1327 01:08:16,325 --> 01:08:20,863 [commentator] Absolutely no fear shown by Nia Jax. 1328 01:08:20,930 --> 01:08:23,499 [Asuka] If you're not scared of me… 1329 01:08:23,566 --> 01:08:25,901 I'm gonna drop you where you stand. 1330 01:08:26,435 --> 01:08:28,737 …you should be. 1331 01:08:28,804 --> 01:08:33,008 -[crowd roaring] -[speaks Japanese] 1332 01:08:34,610 --> 01:08:35,845 [commentator] Uh-oh… 1333 01:08:37,079 --> 01:08:39,415 Asuka! Asuka going after Nia Jax! 1334 01:08:39,482 --> 01:08:40,483 [crowd cheering] 1335 01:08:40,549 --> 01:08:43,385 [commentator, echoing] Whoa, whoa, whoa. Oh my God! 1336 01:08:44,253 --> 01:08:46,255 [music fades] 1337 01:08:46,322 --> 01:08:49,992 [Nia, muffled] You're looking at the next NXT Women's Champion. 1338 01:08:53,696 --> 01:08:57,366 [muffled] ♪ Lucky for me I'm not like most girls ♪ 1339 01:08:57,433 --> 01:08:59,235 [tense music playing] 1340 01:09:02,838 --> 01:09:04,673 [crowd cheering] 1341 01:09:06,509 --> 01:09:09,512 [Nia Jax's theme song playing] 1342 01:09:13,682 --> 01:09:17,153 ♪ I'm not like most girls Who only take just what they're given ♪ 1343 01:09:17,219 --> 01:09:20,456 [Tom] This maybe one of the most intelligent and ruthless paths 1344 01:09:20,523 --> 01:09:24,160 to a championship match we've seen on NXT. 1345 01:09:24,226 --> 01:09:26,662 Nia Jax defeated Bayley three weeks ago, 1346 01:09:26,729 --> 01:09:28,964 injuring Bayley in the process. 1347 01:09:29,031 --> 01:09:33,202 Bayley was not medically cleared to take her contractual rematch tonight, 1348 01:09:33,269 --> 01:09:36,972 so Nia claimed the number one contender's opportunity 1349 01:09:37,039 --> 01:09:38,774 in a Triple Threat match. 1350 01:09:40,042 --> 01:09:42,611 Take a look at this. This was earlier on today. 1351 01:09:42,678 --> 01:09:45,314 From the former NXT Women's Champion, Bayley, 1352 01:09:45,381 --> 01:09:48,684 we saw her offering a handshake to Asuka earlier on tonight. 1353 01:09:48,751 --> 01:09:52,454 Bayley twitting, "Disappointed, but very curious about this match." 1354 01:09:52,521 --> 01:09:54,523 [Corey] It's understandable she's disappointed. 1355 01:09:54,590 --> 01:09:58,227 She thinks she should have her opportunity to regain the Women's Championship. 1356 01:09:58,294 --> 01:10:01,063 That said, she better be paying very close attention, 1357 01:10:01,130 --> 01:10:04,200 because in my opinion, that woman right there, Nia Jax, 1358 01:10:04,266 --> 01:10:06,468 walks out of here with the championship. 1359 01:10:06,535 --> 01:10:08,370 [crowd cheering] 1360 01:10:08,437 --> 01:10:10,472 [Asuka's theme song playing] 1361 01:10:10,539 --> 01:10:12,341 [crowd cheering] 1362 01:10:21,951 --> 01:10:25,754 ♪ From far and wide And light years away ♪ 1363 01:10:25,821 --> 01:10:29,258 ♪ Cast from the shadows Now light my way ♪ 1364 01:10:30,960 --> 01:10:34,029 [Tom] Tonight has been all about beginnings and endings. 1365 01:10:34,096 --> 01:10:37,066 Asuka's championship reign has only just begun. 1366 01:10:37,132 --> 01:10:39,368 A stellar win in Dallas, 1367 01:10:39,435 --> 01:10:43,606 an unblemished record since her debut in October of last year, 1368 01:10:43,672 --> 01:10:47,643 but will Asuka's time as champion continue to blossom tonight? 1369 01:10:47,710 --> 01:10:50,446 You say no, but a lot of members of the WWE universe 1370 01:10:50,512 --> 01:10:52,514 think that Asuka's an unstoppable force. 1371 01:10:52,581 --> 01:10:54,650 [Corey] They're not as intelligent as I am. 1372 01:10:54,717 --> 01:10:57,686 You know what else happened in Dallas the night she became champion? 1373 01:10:57,753 --> 01:10:59,855 American Alpha became Tag Team Champions. 1374 01:10:59,922 --> 01:11:02,691 And you know what just happened about 15 minutes ago? 1375 01:11:02,758 --> 01:11:03,726 They lost. 1376 01:11:04,360 --> 01:11:08,297 [Tom] It could be very well the end of the beginning for Asuka here tonight. 1377 01:11:08,364 --> 01:11:14,269 However, you cannot tarnish an unbeaten record since October. 1378 01:11:14,336 --> 01:11:18,073 [Corey] I completely agree. I'm not downplaying the ability of Asuka. 1379 01:11:18,140 --> 01:11:20,509 She's incredible to watch. I enjoy watching her. 1380 01:11:20,576 --> 01:11:22,945 I just don't think she has ever been in the ring 1381 01:11:23,012 --> 01:11:25,914 with anybody quite as dangerous as Nia Jax. 1382 01:11:25,981 --> 01:11:27,416 And look in the eyes of Nia. 1383 01:11:27,483 --> 01:11:28,751 No fear. 1384 01:11:32,621 --> 01:11:33,889 [music fades out] 1385 01:11:33,956 --> 01:11:35,190 [crowd chatter] 1386 01:11:36,258 --> 01:11:37,526 [bell rings] 1387 01:11:37,593 --> 01:11:40,629 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 1388 01:11:40,696 --> 01:11:45,234 It's for the NXT Women's Championship! 1389 01:11:45,300 --> 01:11:48,504 [crowd cheering] 1390 01:11:51,206 --> 01:11:53,375 [announcer] Introducing the challenger. 1391 01:11:53,442 --> 01:11:55,744 From San Diego, California… 1392 01:11:55,811 --> 01:11:57,413 [crowd cheering and booing] 1393 01:11:57,479 --> 01:12:00,549 …Nia Jax! 1394 01:12:00,616 --> 01:12:02,885 [crowd cheering and booing] 1395 01:12:09,425 --> 01:12:10,659 And her opponent. 1396 01:12:11,894 --> 01:12:13,862 From Osaka, Japan, 1397 01:12:14,830 --> 01:12:19,001 she is the NXT Women's Champion, 1398 01:12:20,035 --> 01:12:22,738 Asuka! 1399 01:12:22,805 --> 01:12:26,141 [crowd cheering] 1400 01:12:29,411 --> 01:12:36,285 [crowd chanting] Asuka! Asuka! Asuka! Asuka! 1401 01:12:38,287 --> 01:12:40,222 [crowd cheering] 1402 01:12:43,325 --> 01:12:47,262 [Tom] And that is what this is all about, the NXT Women's Championship. 1403 01:12:47,329 --> 01:12:48,530 [crowd chanting] 1404 01:12:48,597 --> 01:12:49,565 [bell rings] 1405 01:12:49,631 --> 01:12:52,801 [Tom] Use #womenschampionship on social media 1406 01:12:52,868 --> 01:12:54,970 when talking about this matchup. 1407 01:12:56,472 --> 01:12:58,407 Here we go, Nia Jax and Asuka. 1408 01:13:01,343 --> 01:13:04,947 Right out of the gate, Asuka trying to go right after the midsection, 1409 01:13:05,013 --> 01:13:07,483 right after the legs now of Nia Jax. 1410 01:13:08,150 --> 01:13:10,686 [Corey] I assure you that Nia is a bit… 1411 01:13:10,753 --> 01:13:13,255 Asuka has a strong game plan in place. 1412 01:13:13,322 --> 01:13:15,791 Whether or not she can execute is the question. 1413 01:13:16,925 --> 01:13:20,129 [Tom] You're absolutely right. Nia Jax, a completely different competitor 1414 01:13:20,195 --> 01:13:22,798 since her first championship matchup in London. 1415 01:13:22,865 --> 01:13:24,466 [crowd cheering] 1416 01:13:25,134 --> 01:13:27,803 [Tom] And a slap right across the face. 1417 01:13:27,870 --> 01:13:30,038 -Oh, look at that kick. -[crowd cheering] 1418 01:13:30,105 --> 01:13:33,175 [Corey] Yeah. I said there was no fear in the eyes of Nia Jax, 1419 01:13:33,242 --> 01:13:37,146 -but Asuka is straight up taunting Nia. -No fear in the eyes of Asuka either. 1420 01:13:37,212 --> 01:13:40,282 [crowd chatter] 1421 01:13:40,349 --> 01:13:41,617 [Asuka grunts] 1422 01:13:43,218 --> 01:13:46,388 Now Nia early on trying to enjoy the power advantage over Asuka, 1423 01:13:46,455 --> 01:13:47,656 just too quick. 1424 01:13:48,424 --> 01:13:51,260 Wrenching at the left arm-- A big head butt by Nia Jax. 1425 01:13:52,394 --> 01:13:55,531 [referee] Watch the hair, come on. Nia, watch the hair. 1426 01:13:55,597 --> 01:13:56,498 [Nia shouts] 1427 01:13:56,565 --> 01:13:58,100 [Corey] Oh my God! 1428 01:13:58,167 --> 01:14:00,202 [crowd cheering] 1429 01:14:00,269 --> 01:14:03,205 [Corey] Nia Jax just threw Asuka almost into the first row. 1430 01:14:03,272 --> 01:14:06,675 [Tom] She just threw the Women's Champion halfway across the ring. 1431 01:14:06,742 --> 01:14:08,644 Asuka's in for a fight and she knows it. 1432 01:14:08,710 --> 01:14:10,846 [crowd cheering for Nia] 1433 01:14:12,080 --> 01:14:14,216 Look at the face of Asuka. Is that doubt? 1434 01:14:14,283 --> 01:14:16,618 I don't think I've ever seen doubt in a champion's face. 1435 01:14:16,685 --> 01:14:19,621 [Tom] I don't think that's doubt. She's finding a new game plan. 1436 01:14:19,688 --> 01:14:20,756 [crowd cheering] 1437 01:14:20,823 --> 01:14:23,826 [Tom] Oh! Right into the top turnbuckle. 1438 01:14:23,892 --> 01:14:26,261 …two, three! 1439 01:14:26,328 --> 01:14:29,164 [Corey] Asuka better find a new game plan quicker, 1440 01:14:29,231 --> 01:14:31,333 or she's gonna end up broken like Bayley. 1441 01:14:32,468 --> 01:14:35,838 -[Nia] Huh? Here's the champion. Huh? -[referee] Watch the hair. 1442 01:14:35,904 --> 01:14:37,873 Come on, Nia. One, two, three! 1443 01:14:37,940 --> 01:14:40,576 [Tom] That forearm right across the face of Asuka. 1444 01:14:40,642 --> 01:14:44,112 [Corey] Nasty. That's not gonna win you any matches, that just hurts. 1445 01:14:45,414 --> 01:14:46,815 [Tom] Watch this again here. 1446 01:14:46,882 --> 01:14:48,784 Right across the ring! 1447 01:14:48,851 --> 01:14:50,185 [crowd cheering] 1448 01:14:50,252 --> 01:14:53,655 [Tom] Now Asuka trying to unload all those kicks for a moment, 1449 01:14:53,722 --> 01:14:55,924 now on the back of Nia Jax. 1450 01:14:55,991 --> 01:14:58,727 [Corey] She's got it locked in, she's got a submission. 1451 01:14:59,761 --> 01:15:04,066 [Tom] Got a hold on Nia Jax here. Nia Jax a long way from any sort of help. 1452 01:15:04,132 --> 01:15:06,602 [Corey] But look at the core strength of Nia. Wow! 1453 01:15:06,668 --> 01:15:08,570 Able to whip Asuka right on with that… 1454 01:15:08,637 --> 01:15:10,038 -Oh! -…submission. 1455 01:15:10,105 --> 01:15:12,207 [crowd cheering for Asuka] 1456 01:15:12,274 --> 01:15:14,743 [Tom] Right to the midsection and now caught up… 1457 01:15:14,810 --> 01:15:16,144 -Ow! -…by Nia. 1458 01:15:17,513 --> 01:15:20,883 And what a big backbreaker for the championship, pressing down, 1459 01:15:20,949 --> 01:15:22,784 and Asuka kicked out at two! 1460 01:15:23,919 --> 01:15:25,187 [Nia] Huh? 1461 01:15:25,254 --> 01:15:27,990 [Corey] Everything that Nia Jax has done so far 1462 01:15:28,056 --> 01:15:29,725 is just to hurt Asuka. 1463 01:15:29,791 --> 01:15:33,195 Even the cover, just a plain double slap into the cover. 1464 01:15:33,262 --> 01:15:34,563 [Tom] We got to take notice. 1465 01:15:34,630 --> 01:15:37,399 It's been a while since we've seen a two count on Asuka. 1466 01:15:38,333 --> 01:15:42,137 [Corey] I don't know if I've ever seen Asuka put in this sort of position. 1467 01:15:42,204 --> 01:15:49,144 [crowd] Let's go, Asuka! Let's go Nia! Let's go, Asuka! Let's go Nia! 1468 01:15:50,846 --> 01:15:53,248 [Tom] Oh, look at this. Rubbing at the face. 1469 01:15:53,315 --> 01:15:56,218 Rubbing that paint across the face of Asuka. 1470 01:15:56,285 --> 01:15:57,519 Just plain disrespect. 1471 01:15:59,421 --> 01:16:03,025 [Corey] Back to the point I made earlier, Nia Jax is not only physically, 1472 01:16:03,091 --> 01:16:05,794 but psychologically breaking down Asuka right now. 1473 01:16:06,662 --> 01:16:07,663 -[Nia grunts] -Oh! 1474 01:16:10,632 --> 01:16:11,667 [Nia grunts] 1475 01:16:11,733 --> 01:16:13,535 [Tom] And again, right to the back. 1476 01:16:13,602 --> 01:16:17,839 Now, Nia Jax is trying to bend the back of Asuka. 1477 01:16:19,675 --> 01:16:23,045 [crowd clapping] 1478 01:16:24,046 --> 01:16:25,781 [crowd cheering] 1479 01:16:26,515 --> 01:16:28,951 [Corey] These strikes from Asuka, able to escape. 1480 01:16:29,017 --> 01:16:31,386 -She's got that guillotine! -Whoa, whoa, whoa. 1481 01:16:31,453 --> 01:16:33,822 So many other women trying to go after Nia Jax 1482 01:16:33,889 --> 01:16:37,859 has paid off in the past for superstars like Bayley. 1483 01:16:37,926 --> 01:16:39,962 -[Corey] Not this time! -[Tom] Whoa! 1484 01:16:40,028 --> 01:16:41,330 [crowd cheering] 1485 01:16:41,396 --> 01:16:43,131 [Corey] What raw power on display. 1486 01:16:43,198 --> 01:16:45,133 [Tom] Another cover, hook to the leg. 1487 01:16:45,200 --> 01:16:47,903 All the pressure on Asuka, and she kicked out. 1488 01:16:47,970 --> 01:16:49,771 [crowd chatter] 1489 01:16:49,838 --> 01:16:53,141 [Corey] There has never been a woman like this in NXT, Tom. 1490 01:16:53,742 --> 01:16:55,210 Hey, come on knock it off. 1491 01:16:55,277 --> 01:16:57,446 Huh, champ, huh? 1492 01:16:57,512 --> 01:16:59,615 [crowd booing] 1493 01:16:59,681 --> 01:17:02,084 [crowd shouting indistinctly] 1494 01:17:02,150 --> 01:17:04,419 Watch the hair, hey. Knock it off. 1495 01:17:04,486 --> 01:17:06,588 [Corey] Asuka is a world class competitor. 1496 01:17:06,655 --> 01:17:09,891 She's still fighting, but she's been absolutely manhandled. 1497 01:17:09,958 --> 01:17:11,727 [Tom] Whoa, whoa, whoa! 1498 01:17:11,793 --> 01:17:13,595 Trying to bring Nia Jax down again. 1499 01:17:13,662 --> 01:17:16,431 Look at the nimbleness here of Nia, only she got caught. 1500 01:17:16,498 --> 01:17:17,432 [crowd cheering] 1501 01:17:17,499 --> 01:17:19,935 -[Corey] Looks like she's got a triangle. -Yes. 1502 01:17:20,002 --> 01:17:23,639 [Corey] She has all of it. She can't get that foot behind her knee. 1503 01:17:23,705 --> 01:17:26,575 -[Tom] But Nia Jax gonna use her legs. -Look at the power! 1504 01:17:26,642 --> 01:17:27,509 [crowd cheering] 1505 01:17:27,576 --> 01:17:31,847 [Tom] Using those powerful legs, dropping Asuka in the corner. 1506 01:17:32,914 --> 01:17:35,684 [Corey] I don't care how skilled you are in submissions, 1507 01:17:35,751 --> 01:17:38,787 raw power will always dominate. 1508 01:17:38,854 --> 01:17:40,322 [Tom] Oh! 1509 01:17:41,456 --> 01:17:43,892 [crowd chatter] 1510 01:17:43,959 --> 01:17:44,793 [thud] 1511 01:17:44,860 --> 01:17:46,194 [referee] Stop this. 1512 01:17:46,261 --> 01:17:47,262 Hey! No! 1513 01:17:47,329 --> 01:17:48,597 [Corey] Oh, look at this. 1514 01:17:48,664 --> 01:17:49,865 [referee] Hey! No! 1515 01:17:49,931 --> 01:17:52,067 -[Corey] Look at Nia Jax. -[crowd shouting] 1516 01:17:52,134 --> 01:17:55,370 -Just bending the spine of the champion. -[referee] Knock it off! 1517 01:17:55,437 --> 01:17:57,973 [Tom] Using the steel post outside the ring. 1518 01:17:58,040 --> 01:18:00,642 The only way that championship could change hands 1519 01:18:00,709 --> 01:18:02,177 is via pinfall or submission. 1520 01:18:02,244 --> 01:18:05,213 Nia Jax back into the ring before the count of ten. 1521 01:18:06,648 --> 01:18:09,518 [Corey] Those kicks had absolutely no effect on Nia. 1522 01:18:11,753 --> 01:18:12,587 [Asuka growls] 1523 01:18:12,654 --> 01:18:15,390 [Tom] Oh, and again, now caught up in a bear hug. 1524 01:18:15,457 --> 01:18:16,792 Come on, stop it. 1525 01:18:16,858 --> 01:18:19,294 -[Nia screams] -[referee speaks indistinctly] 1526 01:18:20,562 --> 01:18:23,098 [Tom] This has been a very focused attack by Nia. 1527 01:18:23,165 --> 01:18:27,202 She's going after the small of the back of Asuka throughout much of this match. 1528 01:18:27,269 --> 01:18:31,807 [Corey] This is an absolutely brilliant plan and execution by Nia Jax. 1529 01:18:31,873 --> 01:18:34,976 I don't think anyone expected her game to be this on right now. 1530 01:18:35,043 --> 01:18:36,211 [Tom] Whoa! 1531 01:18:36,278 --> 01:18:40,115 Asuka was trying to find an opening, trying to flip over Nia Jax. 1532 01:18:40,182 --> 01:18:43,518 -But Nia just too strong. -[Corey] Asuka goes for that knee bar! 1533 01:18:43,585 --> 01:18:44,586 [crowd roars] 1534 01:18:44,653 --> 01:18:47,823 [Tom] This is such an end, this has [indistinct] for a moment, 1535 01:18:47,889 --> 01:18:49,691 but Nia Jax still has one knee free. 1536 01:18:50,926 --> 01:18:53,795 [Corey] This is the first time we've seen Nia in jeopardy. 1537 01:18:53,862 --> 01:18:55,130 Can the champ capitalize? 1538 01:18:55,197 --> 01:18:57,599 [Tom] And Nia reaches out for the second rope. 1539 01:18:57,666 --> 01:19:00,235 [crowd chatter] 1540 01:19:06,408 --> 01:19:09,177 [Tom] That back has taken a ton of punishment for Asuka. 1541 01:19:09,811 --> 01:19:10,879 Oh! 1542 01:19:10,946 --> 01:19:12,247 [Corey] What a kick. 1543 01:19:12,314 --> 01:19:13,348 [Asuka yelps] 1544 01:19:13,415 --> 01:19:17,285 [Corey] But Nia only down to one knee. She never lets go of Asuka. 1545 01:19:17,352 --> 01:19:19,054 That's brilliant. 1546 01:19:19,121 --> 01:19:20,288 [Asuka growls] 1547 01:19:23,191 --> 01:19:24,392 [Nia screams] 1548 01:19:24,459 --> 01:19:26,027 -[Tom] Oh! -[Corey] That's it! 1549 01:19:27,395 --> 01:19:28,530 Planted. 1550 01:19:28,597 --> 01:19:30,499 [crowd cheering] 1551 01:19:34,269 --> 01:19:37,005 [Tom] Now Nia picking up the momentum. 1552 01:19:37,072 --> 01:19:38,974 Look at the leg drop! She missed. 1553 01:19:39,040 --> 01:19:40,642 Asuka rallies! 1554 01:19:41,843 --> 01:19:44,513 [Corey] It was a last-ditch effort. Did she have anything left? 1555 01:19:44,579 --> 01:19:45,981 [Tom] For the first time, 1556 01:19:46,047 --> 01:19:48,850 Asuka and Nia Jax both on the same playing field. 1557 01:19:48,917 --> 01:19:51,353 But look at how quickly Nia Jax is back up here. 1558 01:19:51,419 --> 01:19:55,023 [Corey] Not for long. Asuka, able to execute that sliding knee, 1559 01:19:55,090 --> 01:19:57,225 but it only kept Nia down for a moment. 1560 01:19:57,292 --> 01:20:00,462 -[referee] Knock it off. -[Nia yells indistinctly] 1561 01:20:01,329 --> 01:20:03,064 [crowd booing] 1562 01:20:03,131 --> 01:20:04,166 [Tom] Oh! 1563 01:20:05,033 --> 01:20:07,969 A shot to the right arm there. Asuka preventing the strike. 1564 01:20:08,036 --> 01:20:10,939 [Corey] And Nia better be careful. Asuka is so dangerous. 1565 01:20:11,006 --> 01:20:13,375 -You can't give her any opportunity! -Case in point. 1566 01:20:13,441 --> 01:20:15,243 [crowd cheering] 1567 01:20:15,310 --> 01:20:18,880 Missile dropkick out of the corner for the NXT Women's Champion! 1568 01:20:20,615 --> 01:20:23,084 -Oh! -Oh my God. Backhands from the champ. 1569 01:20:24,886 --> 01:20:28,156 [Tom] Perhaps the most dangerous part of Asuka's game, the slides! 1570 01:20:28,223 --> 01:20:31,193 There's the hip attack! She's got a chance here against Nia, 1571 01:20:31,259 --> 01:20:33,261 to put away Jax… No. 1572 01:20:34,262 --> 01:20:36,398 Jax powering out with authority. 1573 01:20:37,265 --> 01:20:39,501 [Corey] How much does Asuka have left? 1574 01:20:39,568 --> 01:20:44,206 She's exuding every last drop of energy with these last attacks. 1575 01:20:44,272 --> 01:20:46,408 [crowd chanting] 1576 01:20:46,474 --> 01:20:48,810 [Asuka yells indistinctly] 1577 01:20:52,480 --> 01:20:54,282 -[Tom] Uh-oh. Oh! -[Corey] Oh my God! 1578 01:20:54,983 --> 01:20:57,886 Asuka was trying to summon that fighting spirit 1579 01:20:57,953 --> 01:21:00,055 and Nia Jax just powerbombed it out of her. 1580 01:21:00,121 --> 01:21:03,592 [Tom] Another cover, this time to win the NXT Women's Championship. No! 1581 01:21:03,658 --> 01:21:06,061 -Look at Asuka! -[Corey] She's got the armbar! 1582 01:21:06,127 --> 01:21:07,996 Where does this come from? 1583 01:21:08,063 --> 01:21:09,531 So dangerous. 1584 01:21:09,598 --> 01:21:11,199 [crowd cheering] 1585 01:21:11,266 --> 01:21:14,102 [Tom] Asuka, so quick and dangerous… Oh, look at this! 1586 01:21:14,169 --> 01:21:16,571 [Corey] She's got that armbar, fully extended. 1587 01:21:16,638 --> 01:21:18,306 Is Nia Jax gonna tap out? 1588 01:21:19,007 --> 01:21:22,244 [Tom] Is Nia Jax gonna submit to the NXT Women's Champion? 1589 01:21:22,310 --> 01:21:25,046 [Corey] Just too strong, too strong. 1590 01:21:26,581 --> 01:21:27,415 Into the… 1591 01:21:27,482 --> 01:21:30,552 She's looking for the Asuka Lock. I don't think she has it in. 1592 01:21:31,953 --> 01:21:35,290 [Tom] Now up on the back of Nia Jax… -I don't think she has it all. 1593 01:21:35,357 --> 01:21:37,959 …she's trying to bring Nia Jax down to the ground. 1594 01:21:40,061 --> 01:21:41,529 -Oh! -[Corey] Oh! 1595 01:21:42,330 --> 01:21:44,399 Valid? Maybe not. 1596 01:21:44,466 --> 01:21:46,134 [Tom] Oh! And another strike! 1597 01:21:46,201 --> 01:21:48,336 [Corey] Jax is down to one knee. 1598 01:21:49,104 --> 01:21:51,907 The champ summoning what she needs to keep her champion-- 1599 01:21:51,973 --> 01:21:55,443 [Tom] Nia Jax, a third strike to the side of the face! 1600 01:21:55,510 --> 01:21:56,678 And a fourth! 1601 01:21:57,679 --> 01:21:59,714 Asuka to put away the challenger. 1602 01:21:59,781 --> 01:22:01,883 -And Asuka retains her title! -[bell rings] 1603 01:22:01,950 --> 01:22:04,252 -[crowd cheering] -[Asuka's theme song playing] 1604 01:22:04,319 --> 01:22:09,024 [accouncer] Here is your winner and still the NXT Women's Champion, 1605 01:22:09,724 --> 01:22:12,460 Asuka! 1606 01:22:12,527 --> 01:22:16,331 [Tom] You keep chopping, chopping, and you find a way to win. 1607 01:22:16,398 --> 01:22:18,333 That was what Asuka did in this match. 1608 01:22:18,400 --> 01:22:20,568 [Corey] That was absolutely unbelievable. 1609 01:22:20,635 --> 01:22:23,938 -I had my doubts. I've said it proudly. -[Tom] You picked Nia. 1610 01:22:24,005 --> 01:22:26,508 [Corey] I thought Nia was leaving Full Sail tonight 1611 01:22:26,574 --> 01:22:28,443 with that Women's Championship. 1612 01:22:28,510 --> 01:22:32,013 But, man, Asuka earned every bit of that victory. 1613 01:22:32,847 --> 01:22:35,450 [Tom] This is a completely different Nia Jax tonight. 1614 01:22:35,517 --> 01:22:38,820 Much more vicious. The powerbomb here on Asuka. 1615 01:22:38,887 --> 01:22:43,158 For a moment there we thought that was the end of the Women's Champion's reign. 1616 01:22:43,224 --> 01:22:44,359 Look at Nia! 1617 01:22:44,426 --> 01:22:46,294 [Corey] A fighting spirit of her own. 1618 01:22:46,361 --> 01:22:50,532 Just wasn't quite enough to dethrone the empress tonight. 1619 01:22:50,598 --> 01:22:53,268 -[Tom] Asuka pinning Nia Jax. -[bell rings] 1620 01:22:54,002 --> 01:22:56,171 [Tom] Here on NXT TakeOver: The End. 1621 01:22:56,237 --> 01:22:59,708 [Asuka's theme song playing] 1622 01:22:59,774 --> 01:23:04,145 [Tom] Asuka remains your NXT Women's Champion. 1623 01:23:05,380 --> 01:23:07,248 [song continues playing] 1624 01:23:23,198 --> 01:23:25,133 [song fades out] 1625 01:23:26,001 --> 01:23:29,637 [narrator] In WWE Breaking Ground, we experience the journey… 1626 01:23:29,704 --> 01:23:31,806 -Let's go, get up! -One more. Straight away. Now! 1627 01:23:31,873 --> 01:23:33,742 …that dreams are made of. 1628 01:23:34,409 --> 01:23:36,544 But where are these new faces of NXT? 1629 01:23:37,746 --> 01:23:38,813 Now… 1630 01:23:39,781 --> 01:23:44,352 WWE Network presents WWE Breaking Ground: Reloaded. 1631 01:23:44,419 --> 01:23:47,922 An hour long special that follows these stars 1632 01:23:47,989 --> 01:23:50,925 to the biggest event in sports entertainment. 1633 01:23:50,992 --> 01:23:53,862 [man 1] We leave our own mark on a historic weekend! 1634 01:23:53,928 --> 01:23:57,665 [man 2] It's like seeing the last three years flash before my eyes. 1635 01:23:57,732 --> 01:24:00,702 This match is the greatest night of my career and of my life. 1636 01:24:00,769 --> 01:24:02,404 -For some… -There will be callouts. 1637 01:24:02,470 --> 01:24:04,139 …their dreams are coming true. 1638 01:24:04,205 --> 01:24:06,341 Thank you so much. Thank you. 1639 01:24:06,408 --> 01:24:09,277 For others, the grind continues. 1640 01:24:09,344 --> 01:24:10,979 Witness the next chapter. 1641 01:24:11,045 --> 01:24:13,615 [woman] This is where I need to be. Where I want to be. 1642 01:24:13,681 --> 01:24:15,250 In a one hour special event. 1643 01:24:15,316 --> 01:24:17,318 Next WrestleMania, I will be there. 1644 01:24:18,153 --> 01:24:20,054 Breaking Ground: Reloaded. 1645 01:24:20,955 --> 01:24:23,992 Tonight, immediately following NXT TakeOver: The End. 1646 01:24:24,592 --> 01:24:26,394 Only on WWE Network. 1647 01:24:29,297 --> 01:24:30,298 [rock music playing] 1648 01:24:30,365 --> 01:24:32,867 [Tom] It has been an incredible night so far. 1649 01:24:32,934 --> 01:24:36,471 [Corey] And still more to come, but we want to send a special thank you 1650 01:24:36,538 --> 01:24:39,641 to a Day to Remember for their song "Paranoia." 1651 01:24:39,707 --> 01:24:41,843 One of the official themes of NXT TakeOver. 1652 01:24:41,910 --> 01:24:45,046 You can get it right now on iTunes and Spotify. 1653 01:24:45,113 --> 01:24:47,549 [Tom] And we want to let you know a special note. 1654 01:24:47,615 --> 01:24:51,286 Exclusively after NXT TakeOver: The End ends, 1655 01:24:51,352 --> 01:24:53,621 you can get involved in Facebook Live 1656 01:24:53,688 --> 01:24:56,724 in an exclusive interview with Triple H, "The Game," 1657 01:24:56,791 --> 01:24:58,226 joined by Cathy Kelley. 1658 01:24:58,293 --> 01:25:00,495 I can't wait to hear what The Game thinks, 1659 01:25:00,562 --> 01:25:02,764 but right now, we want to turn our attention 1660 01:25:02,831 --> 01:25:04,999 to something that happened earlier today. 1661 01:25:05,066 --> 01:25:07,135 Our broadcast colleague, Andrea D'Marco, 1662 01:25:07,202 --> 01:25:10,038 caught up with our General Manager, Mr. William Regal. 1663 01:25:12,941 --> 01:25:17,078 Mr. Regal, you must be so excited for tonight's NXT historic TakeOver, 1664 01:25:17,145 --> 01:25:19,481 especially you overseeing it all happen. 1665 01:25:19,547 --> 01:25:21,850 Yes. I mean, excitement doesn't do it justice. 1666 01:25:21,916 --> 01:25:24,486 Tonight is the first time that the NXT Championship 1667 01:25:24,552 --> 01:25:27,689 will be defended inside the steel cage here at Full Sail. 1668 01:25:27,755 --> 01:25:30,091 And that's another splendid thing, to be back here. 1669 01:25:30,158 --> 01:25:33,094 The first TakeOver of the year at Full Sail. This is our home. 1670 01:25:33,161 --> 01:25:36,030 And you know the rivalry between Samoa Joe and Finn Balor. 1671 01:25:36,097 --> 01:25:38,533 It's come to a head, so this is the only way to-- 1672 01:25:42,303 --> 01:25:43,138 [door closes] 1673 01:25:47,408 --> 01:25:49,978 You'll have to excuse me. Thank you very much indeed. 1674 01:25:55,350 --> 01:25:57,552 [crowd chatter] 1675 01:25:57,619 --> 01:25:59,521 -[scoffs] -Bobby Roode. 1676 01:26:00,388 --> 01:26:01,956 [Tom laughs] 1677 01:26:02,023 --> 01:26:06,427 I mean, I wonder if the COO will talk about this on Facebook Live. 1678 01:26:06,494 --> 01:26:10,365 Wow… [laughs] What a night it's been here at NXT TakeOver: The End. 1679 01:26:10,431 --> 01:26:12,867 And we are getting set now for our main event. 1680 01:26:12,934 --> 01:26:14,536 We are witnessing history! 1681 01:26:14,602 --> 01:26:17,739 NXT's first-ever steel cage match. 1682 01:26:17,805 --> 01:26:20,542 Samoa Joe defends his NXT title 1683 01:26:20,608 --> 01:26:26,347 against the longest-reigning champion in our history, Finn Balor. 1684 01:26:26,414 --> 01:26:28,550 [rock music playing] 1685 01:26:32,687 --> 01:26:33,688 [announcer] The NXT! 1686 01:26:33,755 --> 01:26:38,293 [Tom] And Graves, there is the structure for the first time ever here on NXT. 1687 01:26:38,359 --> 01:26:40,161 Two tons of steel, 1688 01:26:40,228 --> 01:26:43,998 fifteen feet from the top of the cage to the floor of the arena. 1689 01:26:44,065 --> 01:26:46,634 [Corey] Two men who can't stand each other 1690 01:26:46,701 --> 01:26:49,938 are going to settle it in the rawest form of combat 1691 01:26:50,004 --> 01:26:51,272 inside that cage. 1692 01:26:51,339 --> 01:26:54,309 [Tom] Right now, we want to take a special look at a rivalry 1693 01:26:54,375 --> 01:26:56,911 that has spanned all over the globe 1694 01:26:56,978 --> 01:27:02,350 pertaining to the man that is possessed with the NXT Championship, Finn Balor. 1695 01:27:02,417 --> 01:27:03,685 [rock music stops] 1696 01:27:04,419 --> 01:27:05,920 [dramatic music playing] 1697 01:27:05,987 --> 01:27:10,758 [Tom] Finn Balor has been the NXT Champion for 292 days. 1698 01:27:10,825 --> 01:27:14,128 [Balor] Anybody that knows who I am 1699 01:27:14,195 --> 01:27:17,932 knows that I am obsessed with NXT, 1700 01:27:17,999 --> 01:27:21,970 and I am obsessed with being NXT Champion. 1701 01:27:22,637 --> 01:27:25,073 [Samoa Joe] It is a new era. 1702 01:27:25,139 --> 01:27:31,412 What stands before you is a man who keeps his word. 1703 01:27:31,479 --> 01:27:33,181 [crowd cheering] 1704 01:27:34,182 --> 01:27:36,584 [crowd] One, two, three! 1705 01:27:36,651 --> 01:27:37,919 [crowd roaring] 1706 01:27:39,153 --> 01:27:42,857 [Tom] A new NXT Champion has been crowned. 1707 01:27:42,924 --> 01:27:46,694 Finn Balor defeated at the hands of Samoa Joe. 1708 01:27:49,430 --> 01:27:52,433 [tense music playing] 1709 01:27:55,970 --> 01:27:58,640 -[music fades out] -[man] Finn Balor will rise again. 1710 01:28:00,141 --> 01:28:05,113 [Balor] Now I'm possessed, possessed like a demon stalking his prey. 1711 01:28:05,179 --> 01:28:07,248 -[dramatic music playing] -Possessed. 1712 01:28:07,315 --> 01:28:11,219 Going after what belongs to me. 1713 01:28:12,353 --> 01:28:16,357 [commentator] This will not break down into chaos at TakeOver! 1714 01:28:16,424 --> 01:28:17,859 [indistinct yelling] 1715 01:28:17,925 --> 01:28:21,429 [commentator] There will be a rematch for the NXT Championship. 1716 01:28:21,496 --> 01:28:24,032 Inside a steel cage. 1717 01:28:24,098 --> 01:28:28,036 -[crowd roaring] -["Paranoia" by A Day To Remember playing] 1718 01:28:32,840 --> 01:28:36,611 [man] Inside that cage, there are no excuses, only instincts. 1719 01:28:39,747 --> 01:28:43,885 [Samoa Joe] It'll just be you, Finn Balor, trapped inside with the monster. 1720 01:28:44,619 --> 01:28:47,388 And there will be no one who can stop me. 1721 01:28:48,389 --> 01:28:51,559 ♪ You can't run, you can't hide ♪ 1722 01:28:51,626 --> 01:28:55,096 ♪ I'll be there When you close your eyes at night ♪ 1723 01:28:55,163 --> 01:28:57,832 [Balor] I know what to expect from Samoa Joe. 1724 01:28:59,033 --> 01:29:03,071 But nobody knows what Finn Balor is capable of. 1725 01:29:04,472 --> 01:29:06,741 ♪ My time is wearing thin ♪ 1726 01:29:06,808 --> 01:29:10,411 ♪ I'm like a time bomb Ticking in your head ♪ 1727 01:29:10,478 --> 01:29:14,115 ♪ Paranoia clouding your judgement ♪ 1728 01:29:14,882 --> 01:29:19,754 ♪ And no matter what you do About it, 'bout it, 'bout it ♪ 1729 01:29:19,821 --> 01:29:23,124 [Samoa Joe] The reign of Samoa Joe has only just begun, 1730 01:29:23,191 --> 01:29:24,659 and at TakeOver… 1731 01:29:24,726 --> 01:29:26,561 I guarantee you will witness… 1732 01:29:26,627 --> 01:29:29,130 …the end of Finn Balor. 1733 01:29:29,197 --> 01:29:31,199 [Balor] …the end of Samoa Joe. 1734 01:29:33,267 --> 01:29:34,836 [song ends] 1735 01:29:39,040 --> 01:29:42,343 [Corey] Take a look right there. It's the man that gravity forgot. 1736 01:29:42,410 --> 01:29:45,146 Former NXT Champion, my old tag team partner, Neville. 1737 01:29:45,213 --> 01:29:46,547 [Tom] Oh, he loves you. 1738 01:29:47,615 --> 01:29:50,251 Two time NXT Tag Team Champion, 1739 01:29:50,318 --> 01:29:54,188 he was at one point the longest-reigning NXT Champion in history. 1740 01:29:54,255 --> 01:29:57,425 Competed in the first main event at NXT Arrival, 1741 01:29:57,492 --> 01:29:59,026 our very first ladder match. 1742 01:29:59,093 --> 01:30:03,398 Tonight, we get our very first steel cage match. 1743 01:30:05,967 --> 01:30:08,169 [crowd cheering] 1744 01:30:08,236 --> 01:30:10,705 [slow pulsing rhythm] 1745 01:30:15,710 --> 01:30:17,745 [crowd continues cheering] 1746 01:30:17,812 --> 01:30:20,415 [electric guitar playing] 1747 01:30:27,522 --> 01:30:30,124 [pulsing rhythm accelerates] 1748 01:30:30,191 --> 01:30:33,394 [electric guitar intensifies] 1749 01:30:45,940 --> 01:30:47,475 [music holds] 1750 01:30:47,542 --> 01:30:49,443 [crowd shouting] 1751 01:30:51,813 --> 01:30:54,849 -[Finn Balor's theme song playing] -[crowd roaring] 1752 01:31:04,625 --> 01:31:06,727 [crowd buzzing] 1753 01:31:08,996 --> 01:31:11,265 [Finn Balor's theme song continues playing] 1754 01:31:18,739 --> 01:31:21,309 [crowd cheering] 1755 01:31:51,505 --> 01:31:53,474 [crowd cheering] 1756 01:32:04,852 --> 01:32:06,988 [crowd cheering] 1757 01:32:30,545 --> 01:32:32,914 [Finn Balor's theme song continues playing] 1758 01:32:45,526 --> 01:32:48,095 [crowd cheering] 1759 01:33:12,787 --> 01:33:14,188 [music fades out] 1760 01:33:14,255 --> 01:33:18,259 [Corey] The Demon has never been locked inside of a steel cage before. 1761 01:33:18,326 --> 01:33:19,961 Let's see what he's capable of. 1762 01:33:21,128 --> 01:33:22,163 [crowd cheering] 1763 01:33:22,229 --> 01:33:24,932 [Samoa Joe's theme song playing] 1764 01:33:40,348 --> 01:33:44,785 [Corey] This man has been inside of a steel cage numerous times 1765 01:33:44,852 --> 01:33:48,122 and he's dominated each and every one of them. 1766 01:33:49,690 --> 01:33:52,293 [Tom] On April 21st in Lowell, Massachusetts, 1767 01:33:52,360 --> 01:33:56,998 Samoa Joe finally captured what had eluded him since December. 1768 01:33:57,064 --> 01:34:01,969 Winning the NXT Championship from Finn in stunning fashion. 1769 01:34:02,036 --> 01:34:05,339 Since accomplishing this feat, Joe has stated, and quote, 1770 01:34:05,873 --> 01:34:08,976 "Balor goes to the back of the line, like everybody else." 1771 01:34:09,043 --> 01:34:11,078 Well, now Finn gets his rematch 1772 01:34:11,145 --> 01:34:15,349 inside NXT's first-ever steel cage. 1773 01:34:16,617 --> 01:34:17,818 The only way to win, 1774 01:34:17,885 --> 01:34:20,287 escape through the roof of the cage, 1775 01:34:20,354 --> 01:34:21,622 through the door, 1776 01:34:21,689 --> 01:34:23,657 pinfall, or submission. 1777 01:34:24,492 --> 01:34:28,062 [Corey] There's no roof on that cage. Look at Samoa Joe. 1778 01:34:28,129 --> 01:34:30,297 He just slammed himself in the cage. 1779 01:34:30,364 --> 01:34:33,234 That's how confident he is. That's how comfortable he is. 1780 01:34:33,300 --> 01:34:34,635 Demon or no demon. 1781 01:34:35,703 --> 01:34:37,872 [crowd cheering] 1782 01:34:37,938 --> 01:34:41,075 [Samoa Joe's theme song continues playing] 1783 01:34:44,445 --> 01:34:46,013 [music fades out] 1784 01:34:46,080 --> 01:34:49,016 [crowd cheering] 1785 01:34:52,953 --> 01:34:54,422 [bell rings] 1786 01:34:55,056 --> 01:34:59,427 [announcer] The following contest is a steel cage match… 1787 01:34:59,493 --> 01:35:00,494 [crowd roaring] 1788 01:35:00,561 --> 01:35:04,865 …for the NXT Championship! 1789 01:35:04,932 --> 01:35:06,934 [crowd cheering] 1790 01:35:07,001 --> 01:35:10,705 [announcer] The only ways to win are by pinfall, submission, 1791 01:35:10,771 --> 01:35:15,376 or by climbing out of the cage with both feet on the floor. 1792 01:35:16,077 --> 01:35:18,379 [crowd chatter] 1793 01:35:18,446 --> 01:35:20,548 [announcer] Introducing the challenger. 1794 01:35:21,816 --> 01:35:24,885 From Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland, 1795 01:35:26,220 --> 01:35:29,256 weighing 190 pounds, 1796 01:35:30,424 --> 01:35:34,161 Finn Balor! 1797 01:35:34,228 --> 01:35:36,864 [crowd cheering] 1798 01:35:40,801 --> 01:35:45,406 [crowd chanting rhythmically] 1799 01:35:46,307 --> 01:35:48,242 [announcer] And his opponent. 1800 01:35:48,309 --> 01:35:50,644 -From Huntington Beach, California… -[crowd booing] 1801 01:35:50,711 --> 01:35:54,315 …weighing in at 282 pounds, 1802 01:35:54,381 --> 01:35:58,819 he is the NXT Champion, 1803 01:35:59,587 --> 01:36:04,191 Samoa Joe! 1804 01:36:04,258 --> 01:36:06,627 [crowd booing and cheering] 1805 01:36:11,866 --> 01:36:15,736 [crowd chanting rhythmically] 1806 01:36:19,406 --> 01:36:22,343 [Corey] We are about to witness history. 1807 01:36:22,877 --> 01:36:24,111 Two warriors, 1808 01:36:24,178 --> 01:36:26,881 one of them a demon, the other one a monster, 1809 01:36:26,947 --> 01:36:29,784 doing battles at the gates of hell for that right there, 1810 01:36:29,850 --> 01:36:31,652 the NXT Championship. 1811 01:36:31,719 --> 01:36:34,488 [crowd chanting] 1812 01:36:42,062 --> 01:36:43,230 [bell rings] 1813 01:36:43,297 --> 01:36:46,100 [crowd chatter] 1814 01:36:46,167 --> 01:36:48,736 [Tom] And here we go, #steelcage. 1815 01:36:48,803 --> 01:36:51,539 Samoa Joe one-on-one with Finn Balor. 1816 01:36:52,139 --> 01:36:54,575 [crowd chanting] 1817 01:36:57,912 --> 01:37:00,948 This will be the fourth time these two have squared off for the championship. 1818 01:37:01,015 --> 01:37:03,417 Our general manager, Mr. William Regal, 1819 01:37:03,484 --> 01:37:05,886 implying the stipulation of the steel cage match. 1820 01:37:05,953 --> 01:37:09,490 These two have gotten absolutely out of control all over the country, 1821 01:37:09,557 --> 01:37:12,026 all out of the world, all over the world. 1822 01:37:12,092 --> 01:37:13,294 This is… [indistinct]. 1823 01:37:13,360 --> 01:37:15,796 And look at Joe already going for the door! 1824 01:37:15,863 --> 01:37:17,164 [Corey] Why not? 1825 01:37:17,231 --> 01:37:20,534 All Joe has to do is walk out that door and he leaves NXT Champion. 1826 01:37:20,601 --> 01:37:22,269 That's a brilliant strategy. 1827 01:37:22,336 --> 01:37:23,370 [grunts] 1828 01:37:24,738 --> 01:37:26,874 [Corey] These two know each other so well. 1829 01:37:26,941 --> 01:37:29,310 They've battled many times, it's so personal. 1830 01:37:29,376 --> 01:37:31,212 This thing could go either way. 1831 01:37:32,179 --> 01:37:34,448 [Tom] Finn using one of the posts of the cage, 1832 01:37:34,515 --> 01:37:37,818 trying to get his bearings early on in his first steel cage match. 1833 01:37:37,885 --> 01:37:39,220 [crowd cheering] 1834 01:37:42,690 --> 01:37:44,225 [crowd chatter] 1835 01:37:44,291 --> 01:37:46,227 [growling] 1836 01:37:46,293 --> 01:37:48,796 [Tom] Oh, now, Joe trying to block here. 1837 01:37:48,862 --> 01:37:50,831 [crowd chatter] 1838 01:37:50,898 --> 01:37:53,334 Trying to back up Finn Balor into the corner. 1839 01:37:53,400 --> 01:37:55,502 Graves, you've been in a steel cage match. 1840 01:37:55,569 --> 01:37:58,472 What's the strategy got to be for Finn Balor early on here? 1841 01:37:58,539 --> 01:38:00,608 [Corey] There's no champion's advantage for Samoa Joe. 1842 01:38:00,674 --> 01:38:03,177 -Samoa Joe has to be very careful. -[crowd gasps] 1843 01:38:03,244 --> 01:38:06,013 He can't get himself counted out and disqualified like a normal match. 1844 01:38:06,080 --> 01:38:07,147 He needs a game plan. 1845 01:38:07,214 --> 01:38:09,416 [Tom] Look at how close Balor is to the door. 1846 01:38:09,483 --> 01:38:11,685 The referee is opening the door for a moment. 1847 01:38:11,752 --> 01:38:15,656 [Corey] Finn will have to use his speed, Joe will have to rely on his strength. 1848 01:38:15,723 --> 01:38:18,259 [crowd chanting] 1849 01:38:18,325 --> 01:38:20,227 [Corey] It all comes down to strategy. 1850 01:38:20,995 --> 01:38:23,664 These guys know each other so intimately, 1851 01:38:23,731 --> 01:38:27,902 their offense, their defense comes down to who's gonna make the first mistake. 1852 01:38:29,270 --> 01:38:32,239 [Tom] Oh, and a big forearm by Finn Balor! 1853 01:38:32,306 --> 01:38:33,641 -[slap] -[Joe groans] 1854 01:38:34,742 --> 01:38:36,443 [crowd chatter] 1855 01:38:37,578 --> 01:38:39,880 [Tom] And now Finn drops Samoa Joe! 1856 01:38:39,947 --> 01:38:41,382 [crowd clapping] 1857 01:38:41,448 --> 01:38:43,817 [crowd cheering enthusiastically] 1858 01:38:46,120 --> 01:38:48,022 -[slap] -[crowd gasps] 1859 01:38:48,756 --> 01:38:52,326 [Tom] And now Joe, once again, into the near corner by the door. 1860 01:38:54,595 --> 01:38:58,299 The referee once again locking the door. Samoa Joe whipped into the corner. 1861 01:38:58,365 --> 01:39:00,534 And Finn Balor lighting up the chest! 1862 01:39:00,601 --> 01:39:02,670 [Corey] Brutal knife-edge chops by Balor. 1863 01:39:03,637 --> 01:39:06,941 [Tom] And again, Joe continues to try and find some haven 1864 01:39:07,007 --> 01:39:08,542 here in this near quarter. 1865 01:39:08,609 --> 01:39:10,678 Oh, and a shot right on the ear! 1866 01:39:10,744 --> 01:39:11,578 [loud thud] 1867 01:39:11,645 --> 01:39:12,980 [crowd chatter] 1868 01:39:13,047 --> 01:39:15,182 [Corey] Neck first on the way down. 1869 01:39:17,151 --> 01:39:18,585 What's Balor waiting for? 1870 01:39:18,652 --> 01:39:21,655 He needs to escape. That's all the strategy you need. 1871 01:39:21,722 --> 01:39:25,759 [Tom] He might be thinking about it. Now, he's going up to the top of the cage. 1872 01:39:25,826 --> 01:39:27,261 Trying to go over the top. 1873 01:39:27,328 --> 01:39:29,930 Both feet have to touch the floor to win the match. 1874 01:39:31,265 --> 01:39:34,969 Now Joe-- Oh, Joe, dragging him back inside the center of the cage. 1875 01:39:35,035 --> 01:39:36,537 Oh my God! 1876 01:39:37,504 --> 01:39:41,075 [Corey] I knew it wouldn't be long until we saw that cage used as a weapon. 1877 01:39:41,141 --> 01:39:42,943 And Samoa Joe firing the first shot. 1878 01:39:43,010 --> 01:39:45,879 [Tom] What does it feel like when your body goes down that steel cage? 1879 01:39:45,946 --> 01:39:48,449 [Corey] That steel, it won't just break your body, 1880 01:39:48,515 --> 01:39:51,318 it won't just tear your flesh, it'll crush your spirit. 1881 01:39:52,519 --> 01:39:55,723 [Tom] Oh, and again, another one to Finn! 1882 01:39:55,789 --> 01:39:57,291 [referee] Finn, you all right? 1883 01:39:57,358 --> 01:39:59,360 [crowd chatter] 1884 01:40:07,434 --> 01:40:08,602 [groans] 1885 01:40:08,669 --> 01:40:11,839 [Tom] Now Samoa Joe's got Finn Balor exactly where he wants him, 1886 01:40:11,905 --> 01:40:13,540 just measuring the challenger. 1887 01:40:13,607 --> 01:40:15,743 [crowd chatter] 1888 01:40:17,544 --> 01:40:18,412 [yelps] 1889 01:40:18,479 --> 01:40:20,381 -[growls] -[groans] 1890 01:40:20,447 --> 01:40:22,716 -[crowd gasps] -[Tom] Enzuigiri in the corner! 1891 01:40:23,484 --> 01:40:25,319 [crowd cheering] 1892 01:40:25,386 --> 01:40:28,055 [Corey] Balor may be out long enough for Joe to make an escape. 1893 01:40:28,122 --> 01:40:29,757 [crowd chatter] 1894 01:40:29,823 --> 01:40:32,626 [Tom] That's what Samoa Joe said, "You're trapped in here 1895 01:40:32,693 --> 01:40:34,261 with a 100% straight monster." 1896 01:40:34,328 --> 01:40:36,497 There is a part of Samoa Joe 1897 01:40:36,563 --> 01:40:39,633 that wants to inflict punishment, damage. 1898 01:40:39,700 --> 01:40:42,970 There is malice, you said it earlier, between these two. 1899 01:40:43,537 --> 01:40:45,706 [Corey] It started over the NXT Championship 1900 01:40:45,773 --> 01:40:48,809 and it has devolved into a personal grudge. 1901 01:40:48,876 --> 01:40:51,078 These guys can't stand the sight of one another. 1902 01:40:51,145 --> 01:40:53,313 They're looking to end each other right now. 1903 01:40:56,250 --> 01:40:58,252 [crowd chatter] 1904 01:40:59,386 --> 01:41:01,789 [Tom] The boot right across the face of The Demon 1905 01:41:01,855 --> 01:41:03,490 on that corner from Samoa Joe. 1906 01:41:03,557 --> 01:41:06,593 [Corey] Joe just looking to scrape that paint off of Balor's face. 1907 01:41:07,294 --> 01:41:09,663 Sending a message, "I don't care about The Demon." 1908 01:41:09,730 --> 01:41:11,865 -Oh! -[Tom] Oh, and he connected! 1909 01:41:14,301 --> 01:41:16,804 [crowd chatter] 1910 01:41:20,074 --> 01:41:22,209 [Corey] Good thing Balor has got those teeth painted on 1911 01:41:22,276 --> 01:41:24,845 because I think Joe might've kicked a few of the real ones out. 1912 01:41:27,081 --> 01:41:28,115 [grunts] 1913 01:41:28,682 --> 01:41:32,252 [Tom] Now Joe into a cover for a pinfall. Finn Balor out at two. 1914 01:41:33,754 --> 01:41:36,423 [Corey] Let's take another look. Full head of steam. 1915 01:41:37,224 --> 01:41:41,161 And the right foot of Samoa Joe right to the side of the skull of Balor. 1916 01:41:41,228 --> 01:41:42,563 [crowd cheering] 1917 01:41:42,629 --> 01:41:45,566 [Tom] Joe saw through the attack there, it's brutal, 1918 01:41:45,632 --> 01:41:47,234 and right into steel cage, 1919 01:41:47,301 --> 01:41:49,970 right after he connected with the jaw of Finn Balor. 1920 01:41:50,037 --> 01:41:51,638 Look at Finn trying to fight. 1921 01:41:51,705 --> 01:41:53,640 [Corey] Still a lot of fight left in Balor. 1922 01:41:53,707 --> 01:41:56,276 He's not gonna go out without the fight of his life. 1923 01:41:56,343 --> 01:41:58,312 [Tom] But again launched into the cage! 1924 01:41:58,378 --> 01:42:01,014 [Corey] That raw power of Samoa Joe 1925 01:42:01,081 --> 01:42:03,550 will stop Balor dead in his tracks every time. 1926 01:42:03,617 --> 01:42:05,486 [crowd chatter] 1927 01:42:09,990 --> 01:42:10,824 This is it. 1928 01:42:10,891 --> 01:42:12,993 Signaling for the referee to open the door. 1929 01:42:13,060 --> 01:42:16,396 Trying to open the door, Samoa Joe's trying to exit the cage. 1930 01:42:16,463 --> 01:42:18,432 [Corey] Balor hanging on for dear life. 1931 01:42:18,499 --> 01:42:20,634 [Tom] Finn Balor holding on to the right leg, 1932 01:42:20,701 --> 01:42:23,837 trying to prevent Samoa Joe from getting outside the cage. 1933 01:42:24,505 --> 01:42:26,840 And Finn Balor backing out of the corner. 1934 01:42:26,907 --> 01:42:29,877 -[Corey] Careful, Finn might make it out. -Finn! Finn on-- 1935 01:42:29,943 --> 01:42:31,245 He's halfway out the door! 1936 01:42:31,311 --> 01:42:34,381 [Tom] Finn on top of the stairs, trying to drag himself out. 1937 01:42:34,448 --> 01:42:36,817 Trying to grab on anything that'll help him out. 1938 01:42:36,884 --> 01:42:39,152 But again, only the feet have to hit the floor 1939 01:42:39,219 --> 01:42:40,587 for you to win the match. 1940 01:42:41,588 --> 01:42:44,791 [Corey] Samoa Joe with that vice-like grip on the ankle of Balor, 1941 01:42:44,858 --> 01:42:46,894 not ready to let this end that way. 1942 01:42:48,095 --> 01:42:50,531 -[Tom] And again, the door is closed. -Oh my God! 1943 01:42:50,597 --> 01:42:53,000 [Tom] German suplex from Joe. 1944 01:42:53,066 --> 01:42:56,036 Joe again now to retain the championship by pinfall, 1945 01:42:56,103 --> 01:42:57,304 and the shoulder up. 1946 01:42:58,238 --> 01:43:00,374 [Corey] Did you see the angle? Take another look. 1947 01:43:00,440 --> 01:43:02,109 Balor goes for the big right hand. 1948 01:43:02,175 --> 01:43:04,611 Joe, high-angle German 1949 01:43:04,678 --> 01:43:07,714 right on the back of the neck, top of the shoulders. 1950 01:43:07,781 --> 01:43:09,950 I can't believe Balor is able to kick out. 1951 01:43:10,551 --> 01:43:12,319 [crowd chatter] 1952 01:43:12,953 --> 01:43:14,755 The champ now looking to make an exit. 1953 01:43:14,821 --> 01:43:18,225 [Tom] Now, look at Joe. Trying to climb over the top of the cage. 1954 01:43:18,992 --> 01:43:21,028 Finn Balor between him and the door. 1955 01:43:21,094 --> 01:43:25,065 Now trying to climb the cage. Finn Balor again, holding on to the leg. 1956 01:43:25,132 --> 01:43:27,568 282-pounder all the way up there. 1957 01:43:27,634 --> 01:43:30,404 [Corey] Balor with those chops to the back of the knee of Joe. 1958 01:43:30,470 --> 01:43:33,707 This is unfamiliar territory for the champion right now. 1959 01:43:33,774 --> 01:43:35,509 [Tom] Oh, right into the steel. 1960 01:43:36,109 --> 01:43:39,680 Both men up here on the top of the cage, and both men crashed down! 1961 01:43:39,746 --> 01:43:40,747 [Corey] Good God. 1962 01:43:41,548 --> 01:43:42,649 [crowd chatter] 1963 01:43:42,716 --> 01:43:46,386 [Corey] Balor coming down between the cage and the ring ropes. 1964 01:43:46,453 --> 01:43:49,089 That desperate enzuigiri by Samoa Joe. 1965 01:43:49,156 --> 01:43:50,891 [crowd chatter] 1966 01:43:51,692 --> 01:43:54,995 [Tom] It looked like Finn Balor got the better of the offensive strike 1967 01:43:55,062 --> 01:43:57,898 on top of the ropes, but took the nastier fall. 1968 01:43:57,965 --> 01:44:02,169 Joe sees that. Now into the cover, and powering out is Finn Balor. 1969 01:44:07,040 --> 01:44:09,710 All of this for the NXT Championship. 1970 01:44:11,211 --> 01:44:12,846 -[slap] -[crowd gasps] 1971 01:44:14,881 --> 01:44:18,385 [Corey] Those chops of Samoa Joe are so dangerous, so lethal, 1972 01:44:18,452 --> 01:44:20,554 they'll knock the wind right out of you. 1973 01:44:20,621 --> 01:44:22,489 [crowd booing] 1974 01:44:25,525 --> 01:44:27,828 [Tom] Now, Joe-- Oh, Joe sent into the steel! 1975 01:44:27,894 --> 01:44:31,264 [Corey] Finn Balor might've bought himself some valuable time there. 1976 01:44:31,331 --> 01:44:32,499 [crowd cheering] 1977 01:44:32,566 --> 01:44:34,201 Samoa Joe with a head of steam, 1978 01:44:34,268 --> 01:44:37,704 Finn able to get out of the way just in time, but can he capitalize? 1979 01:44:37,771 --> 01:44:39,539 [crowd cheering] 1980 01:44:42,075 --> 01:44:44,544 [Tom] Now Finn again, pinned between the ropes! 1981 01:44:44,611 --> 01:44:46,280 Joe's got nowhere to go. 1982 01:44:48,482 --> 01:44:51,752 [Corey] And again, here comes Balor, another one of those strikes. 1983 01:44:51,818 --> 01:44:54,821 [Tom] And again, back into the steel goes the NXT Champion. 1984 01:44:54,888 --> 01:44:56,156 [crowd cheering] 1985 01:44:57,257 --> 01:44:58,125 [Balor screams] 1986 01:44:58,191 --> 01:45:01,662 [Tom] Oh! And Joe let Finn go face first into the steel. 1987 01:45:01,728 --> 01:45:02,963 [Corey] Coquina Clutch! 1988 01:45:03,030 --> 01:45:05,932 [Tom] But again, the rope trap might've saved Finn Balor. 1989 01:45:07,401 --> 01:45:10,537 Now Finn, again, picking up momentum into the steel! 1990 01:45:10,604 --> 01:45:12,005 [crowd cheering] 1991 01:45:13,206 --> 01:45:16,810 [Corey] Samoa Joe just holding himself up on that top rope, 1992 01:45:16,877 --> 01:45:19,646 between that and the cage, holding his body weight up. 1993 01:45:20,847 --> 01:45:22,749 It's a golden opportunity for Balor. 1994 01:45:22,816 --> 01:45:27,688 [Tom] Finn Balor is gonna climb on top of the NXT Champion to escape, 1995 01:45:27,754 --> 01:45:29,556 trying to escape the cage. 1996 01:45:30,190 --> 01:45:34,094 Samoa Joe holding on to the leg, trying to drag Finn back into the ring. 1997 01:45:34,161 --> 01:45:35,395 [crowd cheering] 1998 01:45:35,462 --> 01:45:37,197 -[Tom and Corey] Oh! -[crowd gasps] 1999 01:45:37,264 --> 01:45:39,966 -[Corey] That's it. Joe-- -[Tom] Oh, no! 2000 01:45:41,568 --> 01:45:45,305 [Corey] What a kick! I can't believe Samoa Joe is conscious after that. 2001 01:45:45,372 --> 01:45:47,574 But unfortunately for Balor, 2002 01:45:48,141 --> 01:45:50,344 when Joe went down, so did The Demon. 2003 01:45:50,410 --> 01:45:52,279 [crowd chatter] 2004 01:45:52,346 --> 01:45:53,647 Joe might be out. 2005 01:45:53,714 --> 01:45:56,083 [Tom] I don't think he is conscious. Watch this. 2006 01:45:56,149 --> 01:45:57,851 [Corey] Take a look at this kick. 2007 01:45:59,019 --> 01:46:01,955 Right on the chin of Samoa Joe. 2008 01:46:02,889 --> 01:46:05,792 There you see it, that's one place every man is vulnerable. 2009 01:46:05,859 --> 01:46:09,830 [Tom] It looked like all that dead weight of Samoa Joe collapsing on the top rope, 2010 01:46:09,896 --> 01:46:11,098 it worked out for him. 2011 01:46:11,698 --> 01:46:15,068 [Corey] That was luck. Champion's luck, if there is such a thing. 2012 01:46:15,135 --> 01:46:16,036 [crowd exclaims] 2013 01:46:16,103 --> 01:46:18,672 -[Tom] Right there. -Because Joe went goodnight. 2014 01:46:18,739 --> 01:46:22,008 And Balor, just straight up bad luck. 2015 01:46:22,943 --> 01:46:24,845 [Tom] Oh, no! Planted! 2016 01:46:24,911 --> 01:46:26,613 Planted by Samoa Joe! 2017 01:46:26,680 --> 01:46:28,749 [crowd cheering] 2018 01:46:28,815 --> 01:46:31,118 [Corey] I thought Joe was out cold. 2019 01:46:31,184 --> 01:46:34,020 -[Tom] Oh, wait. No, no, no, this is… -[Corey] This is it. 2020 01:46:34,087 --> 01:46:36,356 …what won him the NXT Championship in Lowell, 2021 01:46:36,423 --> 01:46:39,159 one of the muscle busters-- Cover by Finn. No. 2022 01:46:41,328 --> 01:46:43,730 Oh, and a big right forearm. 2023 01:46:43,797 --> 01:46:45,766 [grunting] 2024 01:46:45,832 --> 01:46:46,733 [groans] 2025 01:46:48,935 --> 01:46:50,871 [Tom] Now both men trading shots. 2026 01:46:52,773 --> 01:46:55,275 Pelé kick floors the champion! 2027 01:46:55,342 --> 01:46:58,345 [crowd cheering] 2028 01:46:58,411 --> 01:47:03,216 [Corey] These two warriors trading everything they have back and forth. 2029 01:47:03,283 --> 01:47:04,851 Forearms, chops. 2030 01:47:05,485 --> 01:47:09,289 That kick of Balor able to even the playing field, if momentarily. 2031 01:47:09,356 --> 01:47:12,058 [crowd chanting] 2032 01:47:18,331 --> 01:47:22,636 [Tom] Balor trying to get himself up to a vertical base here on the corner, 2033 01:47:22,702 --> 01:47:24,304 far corner, opposite of the door. 2034 01:47:24,371 --> 01:47:26,873 Now trying to climb here up to the top turnbuckle. 2035 01:47:26,940 --> 01:47:28,775 And Samoa Joe is gonna get pursued. 2036 01:47:28,842 --> 01:47:30,243 [groaning] 2037 01:47:30,310 --> 01:47:32,846 [Tom] Both these men towards the top of the cage. 2038 01:47:32,913 --> 01:47:35,182 [both grunting] 2039 01:47:37,317 --> 01:47:40,787 [Corey] Oh my gosh, listen to these shots. These are inhuman. 2040 01:47:40,854 --> 01:47:44,791 [Tom] Very high-risk situation for both men along the cage. 2041 01:47:46,426 --> 01:47:48,261 -[Corey] Sling blade! -Sling blade! 2042 01:47:48,328 --> 01:47:52,399 [Corey] Oh, my god! Sling blade off the top rope by Finn Balor! 2043 01:47:52,465 --> 01:47:53,967 [Tom] Look at where Finn is. 2044 01:47:54,034 --> 01:47:57,137 If Finn could turn around and get himself to the cage door-- 2045 01:47:57,204 --> 01:47:58,872 I don't think he realized how close he was. 2046 01:47:58,939 --> 01:48:01,541 [Tom] He wants the pin fall! No. 2047 01:48:02,175 --> 01:48:04,478 [Corey] I don't think Finn realized how close he is, 2048 01:48:04,544 --> 01:48:05,812 he's caught up in the moment. 2049 01:48:08,148 --> 01:48:10,250 [Tom] And another sling blade! 2050 01:48:11,284 --> 01:48:14,120 [crowd chatter] 2051 01:48:15,655 --> 01:48:18,725 [Tom] Then all caught. Oh, and a senton! 2052 01:48:20,327 --> 01:48:23,396 [Corey] Finn Balor may have missed his golden opportunity, 2053 01:48:23,463 --> 01:48:26,867 but the champ looking for what won the thing, muscle buster! 2054 01:48:26,933 --> 01:48:28,835 -[Tom] Got it! -[Corey] That's it! 2055 01:48:28,902 --> 01:48:32,005 [Tom] To pin the challenger, Finn Balor-- 2056 01:48:32,072 --> 01:48:33,807 Finn Balor kicked out! 2057 01:48:33,874 --> 01:48:37,611 Finn Balor kicked out of the muscle buster. 2058 01:48:39,045 --> 01:48:42,382 [Corey] And a look of shock and disbelief in the eyes of Samoa Joe. 2059 01:48:43,149 --> 01:48:46,019 That's the very maneuver that won Samoa Joe 2060 01:48:46,086 --> 01:48:48,421 the championship in Lowell, Massachusetts, 2061 01:48:48,488 --> 01:48:50,724 the muscle buster in the center of the ring, 2062 01:48:50,790 --> 01:48:55,228 and somehow, The Demon able to summon just enough to kick out. 2063 01:48:55,862 --> 01:48:58,665 [crowd chatter] 2064 01:49:01,701 --> 01:49:04,838 But is there anything left in Finn Balor? He hasn't moved. 2065 01:49:07,307 --> 01:49:10,777 I'm going to end you! 2066 01:49:10,844 --> 01:49:12,112 [crowd cheering] 2067 01:49:13,780 --> 01:49:16,750 [Tom] Samoa Joe screaming, "I'm going to end you." 2068 01:49:16,816 --> 01:49:18,985 [crowd cheering] 2069 01:49:19,052 --> 01:49:23,356 [Tom] Looking to end any more chances for Finn Balor inside the cage. 2070 01:49:24,024 --> 01:49:27,127 [Balor yelps repeatedly] 2071 01:49:28,595 --> 01:49:33,233 This isn't about chances anymore, Tom. This is about ending Finn Balor, the man. 2072 01:49:33,300 --> 01:49:36,036 Samoa Joe wants to do maximum damage. 2073 01:49:36,102 --> 01:49:38,605 [Tom] Uh-oh. He's about to go into the steel cage, 2074 01:49:38,672 --> 01:49:41,708 they're in bad position-- Oh, and there goes Joe, face first! 2075 01:49:42,709 --> 01:49:43,910 And a second time! 2076 01:49:43,977 --> 01:49:46,046 [crowd chatter] 2077 01:49:47,213 --> 01:49:49,049 [Tom] Finn with another sling blade! 2078 01:49:53,420 --> 01:49:56,189 And Finn sending Samoa Joe into the corner! 2079 01:49:56,957 --> 01:49:59,159 [Corey] But the champion did not go down. 2080 01:50:00,827 --> 01:50:03,463 [Tom] The champion, now he's down. 2081 01:50:04,030 --> 01:50:07,033 [Corey] That one did the trick. Can Balor capitalize? 2082 01:50:07,100 --> 01:50:09,803 [Tom] Now a golden opportunity for Finn Balor. 2083 01:50:10,537 --> 01:50:14,040 [Corey] The champ is down, The Demon is ascending. 2084 01:50:14,107 --> 01:50:16,509 [Tom] The Demon is not trying to escape, however. 2085 01:50:16,576 --> 01:50:17,777 Coup de grâce! 2086 01:50:18,311 --> 01:50:21,781 -Coup de grâce to pin the champion! -One, two… 2087 01:50:21,848 --> 01:50:23,783 [Tom] Samoa Joe out of two! 2088 01:50:25,485 --> 01:50:27,187 [crowd cheering] 2089 01:50:29,022 --> 01:50:32,325 [Corey] Samoa Joe, somehow with enough left in the tank 2090 01:50:32,392 --> 01:50:34,828 to survive a coup de grâce. 2091 01:50:34,894 --> 01:50:37,364 [crowd cheering wildly] 2092 01:50:38,832 --> 01:50:41,201 [Samoa Joe moaning] 2093 01:50:46,139 --> 01:50:48,475 [crowd cheering] 2094 01:50:52,512 --> 01:50:55,949 What do you think could be going on in the mind of The Demon, Tom? 2095 01:50:56,016 --> 01:50:57,717 [Tom] Bad intentions. 2096 01:50:57,784 --> 01:51:00,420 Looking to set him up for 1916, perhaps. 2097 01:51:00,487 --> 01:51:02,322 -[Corey] Coquina Clutch! -There it is! 2098 01:51:02,389 --> 01:51:04,758 -Can he lock it in on Finn? -It's in. 2099 01:51:06,693 --> 01:51:09,763 [Corey] The Demon could be breathing his last breath 2100 01:51:09,829 --> 01:51:11,831 right now in the center of that ring. 2101 01:51:11,898 --> 01:51:15,568 [Tom] Finn Balor is wilting, wilting at the hands of the NXT Champion. 2102 01:51:15,635 --> 01:51:17,670 Now he's back up to a vertical base. 2103 01:51:17,737 --> 01:51:19,806 [crowd chatter] 2104 01:51:19,873 --> 01:51:21,474 Oh, look at this, great counter. 2105 01:51:22,108 --> 01:51:23,576 Oh, shades of Dallas! 2106 01:51:23,643 --> 01:51:25,845 [Corey] I don't know how much of it he got. 2107 01:51:25,912 --> 01:51:28,314 He didn't get all of that double stomp. 2108 01:51:28,381 --> 01:51:31,251 Enough to buy himself some time, but Balor's got to do more. 2109 01:51:31,317 --> 01:51:33,486 [crowd cheering] 2110 01:51:38,191 --> 01:51:41,227 [crowd cheering] 2111 01:51:43,296 --> 01:51:44,264 [Tom] Uh-oh. 2112 01:51:44,330 --> 01:51:45,532 [crowd chanting] 2113 01:51:45,598 --> 01:51:47,667 Finn's realizing his opportunity here. 2114 01:51:47,734 --> 01:51:50,470 The NXT Universe trying to will him on. 2115 01:51:51,237 --> 01:51:53,740 They've been chanting, "Up, up, up!" 2116 01:51:54,274 --> 01:51:57,043 [Corey] You got to go up to go over, he needs to get out of the cage. 2117 01:51:57,110 --> 01:51:59,979 [Tom] And Samoa Joe knows that, again, grabbing on to the leg. 2118 01:52:00,046 --> 01:52:02,382 Joe not going anywhere. Now Joe is down! 2119 01:52:02,449 --> 01:52:03,883 [crowd cheering] 2120 01:52:05,385 --> 01:52:08,321 [Corey] What are you waiting for, Finn? Climb the cage! 2121 01:52:08,388 --> 01:52:10,890 [Tom] Finn Balor with perhaps his best opportunity. 2122 01:52:10,957 --> 01:52:13,326 -[Corey] We're gonna have a new champion. -Top of the cage! 2123 01:52:13,393 --> 01:52:15,528 He just needs to get those feet down on the ground. 2124 01:52:15,595 --> 01:52:18,098 [Tom] There's the hand of Samoa Joe, look at that! 2125 01:52:19,165 --> 01:52:22,902 Samoa Joe trying to wrench Finn Balor off the top of the cage. 2126 01:52:23,636 --> 01:52:26,873 -Samoa Joe literally grasping his title. -[Tom] Finn's outside! 2127 01:52:26,940 --> 01:52:28,775 Finn's outside the cage! 2128 01:52:28,842 --> 01:52:31,745 [Corey] Joe hanging on for dear life to his championship. 2129 01:52:31,811 --> 01:52:34,114 -[Tom] Oh! -[crowd cheering] 2130 01:52:34,180 --> 01:52:35,482 [Tom] Oh my God. 2131 01:52:36,116 --> 01:52:37,817 -Oh my God… -[Corey] No way. 2132 01:52:37,884 --> 01:52:40,887 -[Tom] Look at this. -[Corey] No way! You got to kidding me! 2133 01:52:41,621 --> 01:52:43,056 No way! 2134 01:52:43,123 --> 01:52:47,360 Samoa Joe, second rope, muscle buster! 2135 01:52:47,427 --> 01:52:48,895 [crowd cheering] 2136 01:52:48,962 --> 01:52:50,730 [crowd] One, two, three! 2137 01:52:50,797 --> 01:52:53,633 -[Tom] Samoa Joe has survived Finn Balor! -[bell rings] 2138 01:52:53,700 --> 01:52:55,468 [Samoa Joe's theme song playing] 2139 01:52:55,535 --> 01:53:01,474 [announcer] Here is your winner and still the NXT Champion, 2140 01:53:01,541 --> 01:53:04,944 Samoa Joe! 2141 01:53:06,846 --> 01:53:08,948 [Corey] What a battle. 2142 01:53:09,749 --> 01:53:13,653 The lengths that these two men were willing to go 2143 01:53:13,720 --> 01:53:16,156 for the right to be called champion, 2144 01:53:16,222 --> 01:53:18,558 for the right to end one another. 2145 01:53:18,625 --> 01:53:24,497 And Samoa Joe somehow, someway, barely survives The Demon 2146 01:53:24,564 --> 01:53:26,699 in the first ever cage match. 2147 01:53:27,800 --> 01:53:30,870 [Tom] Both men, flat out on their backs, 2148 01:53:30,937 --> 01:53:33,907 a grueling steel cage match, 2149 01:53:33,973 --> 01:53:36,409 our first ever here on NXT. 2150 01:53:36,476 --> 01:53:38,878 [Samoa Joe's theme song continues playing] 2151 01:53:41,414 --> 01:53:44,050 [Corey] Samoa Joe said it time and time again. 2152 01:53:44,117 --> 01:53:47,053 In the past, Balor survived him, 2153 01:53:47,120 --> 01:53:51,691 but I think tonight, Samoa Joe survived The Demon. 2154 01:53:52,959 --> 01:53:55,728 [Tom] Watch this. This one's early on in the matchup. 2155 01:53:55,795 --> 01:53:58,731 Samoa Joe, the first muscle buster. 2156 01:53:58,798 --> 01:54:00,433 He thought this was gonna be it. 2157 01:54:00,500 --> 01:54:03,670 This was the way Joe won the championship in the first place. 2158 01:54:03,736 --> 01:54:05,271 And Finn Balor kicked out. 2159 01:54:06,806 --> 01:54:10,076 [Corey] Balor gets all of his coup de grâce, 2160 01:54:10,810 --> 01:54:13,413 giving himself a golden opportunity. 2161 01:54:13,479 --> 01:54:16,616 Somehow, Joe, with enough wherewithal, 2162 01:54:16,683 --> 01:54:18,852 enough left in the tank to kick out. 2163 01:54:20,053 --> 01:54:21,287 [Tom] And watch this. 2164 01:54:21,354 --> 01:54:24,891 This was the best opportunity Finn Balor had to escape the cage. 2165 01:54:24,958 --> 01:54:27,026 Samoa Joe, the monster, 2166 01:54:27,093 --> 01:54:30,063 dragging Finn Balor back inside the ring, 2167 01:54:30,129 --> 01:54:31,998 back inside the cage rather. 2168 01:54:32,065 --> 01:54:35,802 And look at this, just flying at The Demon at the top of the cage. 2169 01:54:35,869 --> 01:54:37,937 [Corey] Watch the skull of Balor. 2170 01:54:38,838 --> 01:54:41,441 Bang! Right here, off the cage. 2171 01:54:42,041 --> 01:54:47,981 Samoa Joe with what might be the nastiest muscle buster I've ever seen, 2172 01:54:48,548 --> 01:54:52,518 and it's exactly what he needed to do to escape with his championship. 2173 01:54:52,585 --> 01:54:55,922 [Tom] From the second rope, you said it, 2174 01:54:55,989 --> 01:55:01,094 an absolutely brutal muscle buster puts away Finn Balor. 2175 01:55:04,497 --> 01:55:06,799 [Samoa Joe's theme song continues playing] 2176 01:55:19,412 --> 01:55:22,348 [Corey] Take a look at these two exhausted warriors. 2177 01:55:23,349 --> 01:55:26,419 Only one can call himself champion tonight. 2178 01:55:26,486 --> 01:55:28,855 And it's that man, Samoa Joe. 2179 01:55:28,922 --> 01:55:31,557 [crowd cheering] 2180 01:55:37,764 --> 01:55:41,367 [Samoa Joe's theme song continues playing] 2181 01:56:10,964 --> 01:56:14,000 [Corey] See our medical staff attending to Finn Balor. 2182 01:56:14,901 --> 01:56:16,302 Samoa Joe looks… 2183 01:56:17,036 --> 01:56:19,706 beat up, exhausted, with good reason. 2184 01:56:19,772 --> 01:56:21,741 What a title defense. 2185 01:56:21,808 --> 01:56:25,144 And we have a definitive NXT Champion right now. 2186 01:56:25,211 --> 01:56:28,181 [Tom] Finn Balor had told Samoa Joe going into this match, 2187 01:56:28,247 --> 01:56:31,117 "Enjoy the title while it lasts." 2188 01:56:31,184 --> 01:56:32,285 Samoa Joe learned 2189 01:56:32,352 --> 01:56:36,389 just how much the title meant to Finn Balor in this match. 2190 01:56:36,456 --> 01:56:37,623 Watch this again. 2191 01:56:37,690 --> 01:56:39,125 From the second rope… 2192 01:56:39,192 --> 01:56:40,293 [crowd roaring] 2193 01:56:40,360 --> 01:56:42,829 …the muscle buster to put away Finn Balor. 2194 01:56:42,895 --> 01:56:44,130 And here's another look. 2195 01:56:44,197 --> 01:56:46,933 [Corey] A super muscle buster from the middle rope. 2196 01:56:47,000 --> 01:56:50,370 Balor, coming almost from the top of the cage. 2197 01:56:50,436 --> 01:56:53,072 [crowd] One, two, three! 2198 01:56:53,139 --> 01:56:53,973 [bell rings] 2199 01:56:54,040 --> 01:56:58,244 [Tom] An absolutely unbelievable fall from Finn Balor. 2200 01:56:58,311 --> 01:57:01,014 And the WWE medical staff now checking on Finn. 2201 01:57:01,080 --> 01:57:03,349 [Corey] And as much as that NXT championship 2202 01:57:03,416 --> 01:57:05,351 has meant to Finn Balor, 2203 01:57:05,418 --> 01:57:11,224 tonight it means just a little bit more to the NXT champion, Samoa Joe. 2204 01:57:11,290 --> 01:57:12,625 [crowd cheering] 2205 01:57:12,692 --> 01:57:15,595 [Samoa Joe's theme song continues playing] 2206 01:57:22,268 --> 01:57:25,938 [Tom] In our first ever steel cage match here on NXT, 2207 01:57:26,005 --> 01:57:29,475 Samoa Joe outlasts Finn Balor 2208 01:57:29,542 --> 01:57:32,712 and retains the NXT Championship. 2209 01:57:33,413 --> 01:57:35,515 [Corey] It's the end of the beginning 2210 01:57:35,581 --> 01:57:39,318 and the beginning of the era of Samoa Joe. 2211 01:57:41,154 --> 01:57:45,058 [Samoa Joe's theme song continues playing] 2212 01:57:50,696 --> 01:57:52,432 [crowd clapping] 2213 01:57:54,167 --> 01:57:55,935 [music fades out] 2214 01:57:56,002 --> 01:57:58,004 Subtitles: Maria Fe Almada & Cristina Vidal e on NXT,